Recent content by yorick

Hmmm. The jockey didn't look too bothered and, clearly, this was not the day. However, he's very young and quite raw, if that's the correct word but strapping anyway and jumping is his strong suit, in my opinion. His mark is very workable and they may even step him up in distance. There's...

No price but I've backed Stencill 3-1 1.50 Ascot.

Nicely picked TFT. :)

Ah! Ok. Thanks for that mate. He'd get about 11-2 or 11.3 for that. Do-able. (y)

Yup. Cracking race. I think Hunter has proved that 3m, 3m+ is the call. As you've guessed, I'm a going follower and now they've found the key in respect of distance, he'll definitely be one to watch over a staying trip when the ground is truly soft. I thought he'd downed tools at one point but...

As Ian has pointed out on many occasions, it's important to know the nuances of these going descriptions, if you know what I mean. He's not wrong, is he.

Yeah, I had a good look at him and agree that the ground wants to be near good, I think. It's funny how the ground conditions can be so vital. Only the trainers and jocks walking the course will know how the official going of "G//sft" will be for their horses. I suppose, in light of this, it...

Hunter Legend - Ludlow 1.45 Win Has been needing the 3m, I think. I'm hoping the ground is soft enough.

Lovely Saturday racing but I haven't studied much over the last 2-3 days since I've been in Dublin, following Palace's European exploits. I'm back and really only have two of my noted horses to back. Rightsotom - Doncaster 12.25 9/2 Ew My note after his last run: If I was to have one bet...

two question marks for me: This may be too short and I wonder whether he might prefer a RH course. Just niggles but enough to put me off. Good luck though mate

Both horses are unable to carry the extra weight of my backing them. How can Saint Sam run so poorly? Answer: my money lol.

Well done, mate. I thought Matata would appreciate the distance, myself but he just wasn't good enough, was he?

You do well to wonder. As for myself, I try not to worry about it. If I start to second-guess trainers, I'm in trouble. I think he's got the form to win so I'm backing it lol. Good luck to you too, mate.

Matata Kelso 2.37 4/1 Saint Sam - 3.00 Huntingdon 7/4 2 x Singles Win Double

Yes. Cracking form for Mister Davies and what an advert for NH racing that was. Absolutely thrilling stuff. Of course, made all the sweeter when Twiggy gets his head in front on the line. Congratulations, mate.