Monday, September 28, 2015

3.20 Fairyhouse 6F Blenheim Stakes (Listed Race )

For the blogs final bet of the month,we are back in Ireland for days feature race, The two year old Blenheim Stakes at Fairyhouse .

3.20 FAIRYHOUSE 6F BLENHEIM STAKES LISTED RACE:

10 runners declared for competitive two year old listed race, over 6 furlongs on ground described as good to yielding .The three main contenders look to be Bebhinn ,Juliette Fair & Vitello .

BEBHINN :Finished promising second on debut in maiden at Curragh on heavy ground. Then Bolted up in 5F maiden at Navan . Not raced since April ,though looks open to improvement over this longer trip .Each-way claims.

JULIETTE FAIR : Ran three times ,winning 6F maiden at Leopardstown in August by 4.5 lenghs .Looked bit disappointing last time ,when finishing well beaten 4TH in G3 Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh .This looks easier ,though will need bounce back .

VITELLO :Well bred filly. Made promising debut ,finishing third in 6F maiden at Curragh .Showed improved form next time, winning decent looking maiden at Fairyhouse over C&D.That form has been boosted with placed horses winning subsequently.Up in class,though should go well .

VERDICT : VITELLO looks promising sort, and was good winner last time over C&D at Fairyhouse in maiden that's working out well . Looks open to plenty more improvement and can land this competitive listed contest .Odds around 9-2 look fair price .

VITELLO 3.20 FAIRYHOUSE 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
(UNPLACED SP 9-2 LOSS £100.00 ) 

Saturday, September 26, 2015

5.35 Curragh Loughbrown Stakes 2 Miles (Listed race )

On Sunday we are back in Ireland for decent looking card at the Curragh .With blogs best bet in 2 mile Loughbrown Listed race .

5.35 CURRAGH LOUGHBROWN STAKES 2 MILES (LISTED RACE )
10 runners declared for 2 mile listed race on ground described as good to yielding .On official ratings the two standout contenders are Silwana & Toe The Line .

SILWANA : Progressive 4-Y-0 filly ,winning three races from 7 starts,including winning handicap over C&D at Curragh in June ,off mark 94 .Showed improved form last time ,when bolting up in 14F handicap at Leopardstown on Irish Champions day ,off mark 99 .Obvious claims in not the strongest listed race .

TOE THE LINE : C/D winner ,won three times last season ,including winning this race last year .Returned to form in August, finishing good fourth in Ebor handicap at York off mark 101 .Also finished fair fourth in G2 Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster last time.Will be suited returning to this longer trip .

VERDICT : Silwana will be very popular here ,after bolting up last time in competitive handicap at Leopardstown, and looks well up to winning in listed company ,though was beaten by Toe The Line in handicap last season, when receiving 5lb .Has to be respected ,though odds around even money are too short .

Last years winner TOE THE LINE looks solid each-way bet ,the return to two miles will suit ,after finishing staying on fourth over 1M 6F in much stronger race at Doncaster last time .Odds around 4-1 look decent each-way value .

TOE THE LINE 5.35 CURRAGH 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 PADDY POWER *
(SECOND SP 3-1 LOSS £10.00) 

Thursday, September 24, 2015

1.55 Newmarket 1M Rosemary Stakes Fillies & Mares (Listed Stakes )

On Friday we are back at Headquarters for good looking fillies & mares Listed race at Newmarket over 1 mile .

1.55 NEWMARKET 1 MILE ROSEMARY STAKES (LISTED STAKES )
10 runners declared for fillies & Mares mile listed race on good/soft ground .The three main contenders are Lavender Lane , Solar Magic & Spangled .

LAVENDER LANE : French filly ,won 1 race from 10 starts .Has been placed twice in G2 level last season .Also finished close fifth in G1 Prix De L 'Opera last October .Bit disappointing last time ,when finishing well beaten third in 10F Listed race at Fontainebleau,though this shorter trip may suit better .

SOLAR MAGIC : Consistent filly ,though only victory came in 8F maiden at Ascot last season .However has finished second twice in listed company over 1 mile ,including finishing excellent second in 1 mile listed race at Ascot last time ,just caught by the useful Evita Peron .Should go well with conditions to suit. .

SPANGLED :Progressive 3-Y-0 filly,winning two races from 4 starts,including winning class 2 7F handicap at Newmarket in July.Off mark 87 .Finished fair 4TH last time in stronger 7F handicap at York .Off mark 96 .Looks open to improvement ,over this longer trip .

VERDICT : SOLAR MAGIC looks solid here ,after finishing good second in listed company at Ascot last time. All her best form has been over mile on easy ground .Odds around 11-2 look very fair each-way value .

The French Filly Lavender Lane, looks the main danger on the pick of her group placed form, the drop back to mile should also suit .

SOLAR MAGIC 1.55 NEWMARKET
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 11-2 BET365* 
1/4 ODDS 1-2-3  
(WINNER SP 13-2 PROFIT +£406.25) 

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

3.45 Goodwood 10F Foundation Stakes Listed Race

For the blogs best bet on Wednesday, we go to West sussex for the days feature race the 10 furlong Foundation stakes listed race at Goodwood.

3.45 GOODWOOD 10F FOUNDATION STAKES LISTED RACE :
8 runners declared for 10F Foundation stakes on ground described as soft .The three main contenders are Basem,Battalion & Hors De Combat .

BASEM :Progressive 4-Y-0 ,winning 4 from 8 races,including winning class 2 handicap at Sandown in July off mark 99 .Showed improved form last time ,finishing 3rd in G3 Strensall Stakes at York .Should go well dropping in class.

BATTALION : Won 4 races from 15 starts , including winning 10 furlong listed race on poly track at Lingfield in November .Bounced back to form last time ,finishing good 3rd in Winter Hill stakes at Windsor .Will be suited returning to listed company .

HORS DE COMBAT : Consistent sort , winning 2 races from 15 starts .Been running well this season without winning ,finished decent third in 1 mile G3 Sovereign Stakes at Haydock last time ,behind Balty Boys .Should be thereabouts, if staying this longer trip .

VERDICT : BATTALION is proven winner in listed company over 10 furlongs ,and looked to be approaching peak form last time in G3 company at Windsor .Soft ground conditions should suit.Looks solid each-way value at around 7-2 mark.

Basem looks obvious danger ,having finishing third in decent nine furlong G3 contest at York last time,though there looks no value in top price 11-8 .

BATTALION 3.45 GOODWOOD 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 7-2 BETVICTOR*
(WINNER SP 9-4 PROFIT £184.38 )
*R4 15P IN £ TO EARLY PRICES*

Friday, September 18, 2015

3.25 Newbury 5F Dubai World Trophy group three

No damage done on Friday, with Dark Emerald finishing third in Dubai Duty Free Cup at Newbury @ 5-1 money back ,beaten a lengh by Hathal who landed big gamble under Frankie Dettori @ 5-2 .

On Saturday we are back at Newbury for blogs best bet, in the 5 furlong Dubai World Trophy .

3.25 NEWBURY 5F 34YDS DUBAI WORLD TROPHY G3:
12 runners declared for competitive looking group three sprint on soft ground .The three main contenders are Justice Day , Steps & Wind Fire .

JUSTICE DAY : Won six races from 29 starts ,including Listed race at Ascot last October .Been in and out this season ,though bounced back to form last time, winning conditions race at Leicester in good style .Also finished good second in this race last year ,behind useful Mecca's Angel . Should go well with ground conditions to suit .

STEPS : Won 8 races from 44 starts ,including two listed races,returned to form last week winning Portland Handicap at Doncaster in good style ,off mark 108 .Also Goes well on soft ground ,though not the most consistent sort .

WIND FIRE : Won three races from 20 starts ,shown some useful form this season without winning ,finishing third in G3 the Temple Stakes at Haydock & second in G3 Coral Charge at Sandown . Should be thereabouts ,though unproven on soft ground .

VERDICT : Steps will be popular here ,after winning the Portland Handicap at Doncaster last Saturday under top weight,though is not most consistent performer and far from certain to reproduce that form back in G3 company .Looks worth taking on at top price 4-1.

JUSTICE DAY goes well here at Newbury ,including when finishing excellent second in this race last year .Looked back to his best last time, when winning decent conditions race at Leicester.With ground conditions in his favour,looks solid each-way bet at around 11-2 mark .

JUSTICE DAY 3.25 NEWBURY 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 11-2 BET365*
1/4 ODDS  1-2-3 
(THIRD SP 9-2 PROFIT £18.75)

Thursday, September 17, 2015

4.25 Newbury 7F Dubai Duty Free Cup (Listed Stakes)

On Friday we have decent card at Newbury, with the blogs best bet in the feature race. The Dubai Duty Free Cup (Listed Race) .

4.25 NEWBURY 7F DUBAI DUTY FREE CUP LISTED RACE :
9 Runners declared for decent looking 7 furlong listed race at Newbury on soft ground .The Three main contenders are Ascription , Dark Emerald & Jallota .

ASCRIPTION : Won 3 from 15 starts, all on easy ground .Returned after long layoff in May finishing excellent second in group three 7F Timeform Jury at Haydock .Also Finished fair fifth of 7 in G2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood last time ,only beaten 2 lenghs behind Toormore.Should go well dropping down in class .

DARK EMERALD : Good strike rate on turf ,winning 7 from 29 .Won two decent h'caps at Dubai Carnival in February off marks 101 & 106 .Also finished good second in G3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury in August ,behind the useful Kodi Bear .Another solid effort last time ,when finishing close second behind Richard Pankhurst .Obvious claims with conditions to suit .

JALLOTA : Poor strike rate, 2 wins from 25 starts , though won class two 7F handicap at York in June off mark 99 .Also finished decent Second, in competitive class 2 handicap at Goodwood last time off mark 103 .Each-way claims ,though not easy to win with .

VERDICT : DARK EMERALD looks over priced here at  9-2 ,after putting in two good efforts recently .Including running a cracker in 7F conditions race at Haydock last time ,when trying concede 11LB to useful Richard Pankhurst , only beaten short head . Soft ground shouldn't be problem and looks a solid each-way bet .

Ascription looks obvious danger dropping into listed company ,after finishing second in G3 company recently ,though odds around 9-4 look short enough .

DARK EMERALD 4.25 NEWBURY 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
(THIRD SP 5-1 LEVEL ) 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

3.05 Doncaster 1M 6F 132YDS Park Hill Stakes Group 2

Nice winner on Monday at Galway with Zhekova winning Oyster Listed Stakes at recommended 15-2 for £360.00 profit.Hopefully we can continue the good run at Doncaster this week .

Moving on to Thursday we have decent card at Doncaster ,with blogs main bet in the feature race the Park Hill stakes at 3.05 .

3.05 DONCASTER 1M 6F 132YDS PARK HILL STAKES G3:
11 runners go to post for the group 2 Park Hill Stakes over the extended 14 furlongs for fillies & mares on ground described as good .Not the strongest looking group 2 race ,with no horse having won any group race .The three main contenders look to be Hidden Gold,Gretchen & Koora 

HIDDEN GOLD : Useful filly,winning 6 from 9 starts last season ,including winning 13F listed race on polytrack at Lingfield last October .No wins on the turf this season,though finished good second in G3 Lillie Langtry stakes at Goodwood in July & third in Longsdale Cup at York.Should go well with conditions to suit

GRETCHEN :Well bred filly ,won 2 from 4 starts,including winning 12 furlong listed race at Newmarket last time beating Sahrawi by head .Will need to show more improvement ,though being half sister to proven stayers Duncan & Samuel,this longer trip should suit .

KOORA : Only had 3 starts,winning 10.5 furlong maiden at Doncaster in August .Showed improved form last time when finishing second in 12 furlong listed race at York last time .Looks open to plenty improvement over this longer trip .


VERDICT : HIDDEN GOLD is 5LB clear on official BHA ratings,and sets clear standard on her place form in group races at Goodwood & York .She lost nothing in defeat when finishing third in much stronger G2 contest last time, against Male opposition.Odds 9-2 look decent value .

HIDDEN GOLD 3.05 DONCASTER
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
1/4 ODDS 1-2-3  
(UNPLACED SP 7-2JF LOSS £100.00)

Monday, September 07, 2015

6.35 Galway 12F Oyster Listed Stakes (Fillies & Mares)

Nice winner on Saturday for the blog ,with Rouleau winning the G3 Sirenia Stakes at Kempton at recommended 3-1 .For £180.00 profit on the day, going off very well supported 2-1 favourite.

For the blogs main bet on Monday, we are off to the West coast of Ireland for good looking fillies & mares 12F listed race at Galway .

6.35 GALWAY 12F FILLIES & MARES OYSTER LISTED STAKES:
10 runners declared for Oyster Listed stakes over 12 furlongs on ground described as yielding .The three main contenders look to be Dark Crusader , Almela & Zhukova 

DARK CRUSADER : Won 4 from 21 starts ,including winning 14f conditions race at Galway at the end of July on soft ground .Finished staying on third in 12 furlong listed race at York last time ,behind the John Gosden trained Marlet .Each-way claims ,though seems better horse over 14 furlongs .

ALMELA : Beautifully bred Sea The Stars filly, Bolted up on debut in weak Maiden over C&D at Galway in August ,beating 67 rated rival by 19 lenghs .Not easy to assess on that form ,though couldn't been more impressive .Takes big step up in class ,though open to any amount of improvement.

ZHUKOVA :Improving sort ,Won weak 10F maiden at Navan in June ,beating 74 rated rival by 3.25 lenghs .Showed big improvement last time, when finishing a decent 3L fourth in 12 furlong G3 contest at Cork ,behind Zannda .Looks open to plenty improvement over this trip.

VERDICT :The well bred Almela is going be all the rage here ,having won by 19 lenghs over C&D last time,though that was very weak maiden race ,and faces much stiffer task in listed company .Has to be respected ,though odds around 11-10 make no appeal .

At the prices ZHUKOVA looks over priced at 15-2,after finishing promising 4TH in group 3 company at Cork last time .That was decent effort on only her third start.Looks open to plenty improvement over this trip.

ZHUKOVA 6.35 GALWAY 
£40.00 EACH-WAY @ 15-2 BETVICTOR
(WINNER SP 7-1 PROFIT +£360.00 )

Friday, September 04, 2015

4.05 Kempton 6F Sirenia Stakes group 3

Nice to comeback with winner on Sunday with Bocca Baciata winning G3 Dance Design fillies stakes at Advised 7-2 for nice £252.00 profit .Hopefully we are starting to turn the corner .

Moving on to Saturday's racing we have decent card at Haydock,with the feature race being the G1 Sprint Cup ,though this looks very competitive race .With at least 5 or 6 horses having solid claims .

For the blogs main bet we are back on All Weather for interesting two year old G3 contest on polytrack at Kempton Park .

4.05 KEMPTON 6F 2-Y-0 SIRENIA STAKES GROUP 3 :
8 runners declared for G3 Sirenia Stakes for two year old colts & geldings on the poly track .The three main contenders look to be King Of Rooks , Rouleau & Tutu Nguru .

KING OF ROOKS : Won two from 6 starts .Looked a smart prospect when bolting up in National stakes listed race at Sandown in May by 5L.However hasn't really progressed on last three starts in group company,though still sets the standard on his National Stakes form.

ROULEAU : Improving sort ,Won 2 from 5 starts, both over 6F,including winning Nursery handicap at Ascot under top weight off mark 85 .Shown progressive form on last two starts , finishing close second in listed race at York last time over 5F (finishing well) .The return to 6F looks sure to suit .

TUTU NGURU : Won 2 from 4 starts ,including winning 6F maiden on poly track at Lingfield on debut in May .Finished good second in class two 6F Nursery at Newmarket last time .Has bit to find on official ratings ,though looks open to plenty improvement ,for inform stable .

VERDICT : King Of Rooks sets the standard on the pick his form ,though ran well below form last time at York.Odds around 2-1 look way too short .

ROULEAU can reverse form with King Of Rooks over this longer trip .Both career wins have come over 6 furlongs and should have no problem with this polytrack surface ,having won on the tapeta at Wolverhampton .Still looks open to plenty improvement over this trip .Odds around 3-1 look very fair.

ROULEAU 4.05 KEMPTON
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 3-1 WILLIAM HILLS *
(WINNER SP 2-1 PROFIT £180.00 )