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What are you backing Today? Part 2

Euronymous said:
Taken 5/2 about Steel Ally in the 3.00 at Ascot. There was tons to like about his win at Carlisle and whilst I respect the favourite to me losing to Wendigo over 2m4 suggests is he all that? Wendigo is a pure 3m+ horse and that defeat doesn't qualify him to be as short as he is today.
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Get in. Didn’t expect him to win that easily but he jumped them silly😀
 
yorick said:
No price but I've backed Stencill 3-1 1.50 Ascot.
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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 something a bit classy in there to my eyes.
 
yorick said:
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 something a bit classy in there to my eyes.
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He will have his day
Hopefully you'll be on when the time is right👍🏻
 
yorick said:
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 something a bit classy in there to my eyes.
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Looked to be trying the ne w hood for restraining him - ue's clearly better than that
Notebook!
 
Asc 12.40

Current betting (adjusted RPRs)

5/6 Firefox (160)
9/4 Iroko (164)
4/1 JDB (166)

This race is potentially controversial. JDB is the best in it at the weights on adjusted RPRs and surely they don’t want Iroko to risk its mark when it might be the Grand National winner after just weighing them all up last year (either that or O’Neill messed up big style with the ride he gave it). If he beats JDB he’s likely to go up to 160-ish. If Firefox can improve 10lbs on its hurdles form he could win. The booking of Bowen suggests he’s trying so might find the improvement and the market expects him to do so. Assuming Iroko is just having another prep run there is the chance that JDB could beat Firefox with that 6lbs margin on RPRs. But will connections of JDB and Iroko be happy just to almost double their punting money by letting Firefox win? It will be an interesting watch but a bargepole job from a betting angle (unless you're in the know...)

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Ascot 1.15 Doctor Midas 1.50 Scarface (he owes me) 2.25 Strong Leader 3.00 Threeunderthrufive (Henry’s Friend wouldn’t dare after last weeks shocker) 3.35 Wreckless Eric – Helnwein mmmmm

12.55 Hay Ip Up 2.05 Jacks Parrot 315 Ernest Gray 6-1

all e.w.
 
Bulletproof said:
Ascot 1.15 Doctor Midas 1.50 Scarface (he owes me) 2.25 Strong Leader 3.00 Threeunderthrufive (Henry’s Friend wouldn’t dare after last weeks shocker) 3.35 Wreckless Eric – Helnwein mmmmm

12.55 Hay Ip Up 2.05 Jacks Parrot 315 Ernest Gray 6-1

all e.w.
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I just backed Doctor midas before i seen this and put it in a double with sticktotheplan in the last race in Ascot , good luck
 
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Johnnywho ran well in the Grand Sefton over a trip short enough for him. I have my doubts about the jockey but he’s capable enough at times and I’m encouraged by his ride just now on Iroko getting him back in the winners circle
 
The Fortune Teller said:
A selection for tomorrow.

Lingfield 2:00 Ocean Heights could be the one. Firstly, I find it interesting he runs with no tongue tie or headgear which he's worn previously. Why this is the case, I don't know, but I'm hoping they might have found the key to him for want of a better expression. He has no problem on the all weather as he won twice at Kempton a couple of years ago, off handicap marks of 75 and 79. He's dropped to 66 tomorrow. I reckon if there's a time to catch him right it might just be first time up after a break. He likes to make all so hopefully I'll get a good run for my money from the front, and most importantly he showed he still retains his ability when winning a couple races on turf in the summer. To summarise, with the lack of a tongue tie and headgear, first time out after a break too, any real market support would boost the confidence for sure.
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He runs tomorrow in the 3.30, and I'm giving him another chance. I'd want him ridden more prominently here and hopefully the stall 1 will encourage his jockey to go forward with him.
 

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