Good morning.
Well, what a fallow period it's been for me over the last month or so. I have set my stall out to limit my betting to better grade horses, vowing not to enter any class 5 and 6 - rated animals in my horses to follow. I've also tried very hard not to be tempted into backing in races 'to watch them go round' for fun. In fact, bets like that, for me, are ruinous and the little losses do accumulate, don't they.
What this means, in effect is that just about all my bets will be weekend shots and even having said that, precious few of my noted horses have been engaged.
Talking of lower class races; this is the time of year when it certainly can pay to back horses in those lower grades if one of my noted nags is dropped in class.
Today I have one which, I'm afraid, looks like it's the bet of my season thus far.
I expect you might understand my reticence to publish it on here because I'm afeared of 'putting the mockers on it'. However, It has, in my opinion, a fierce chance today and I'll not be put off, come what may. Naturally, as it's such a strong fancy, I must back it but expect it will be turned over. a sentiment many of us will be familiar with, I'm sure.
Anzac Day - 6.55 Ffos Las 10/1 Ew
I first noted this fellow at Goodwood in May. I made this note:
Although I intimated in that note that further might suit, I wouldn't be adamant about a need to step up from 1m 6f and I'm quite happy with the distance here.
Now, that Goodwood (Cl2) race does look particularly good in the light of today's contest and I cannot, for the life of me, understand why he's priced so generously. Yes, the bookies don't often get it wrong but I'll not be dissuaded, come what may and it wouldn't surprise me if he's backed before the off but what do I know?
So: 'Bet of the season'. A bold claim which certainly does invite any amount of egg on face, eh.
Good luck.
Well, what a fallow period it's been for me over the last month or so. I have set my stall out to limit my betting to better grade horses, vowing not to enter any class 5 and 6 - rated animals in my horses to follow. I've also tried very hard not to be tempted into backing in races 'to watch them go round' for fun. In fact, bets like that, for me, are ruinous and the little losses do accumulate, don't they.
What this means, in effect is that just about all my bets will be weekend shots and even having said that, precious few of my noted horses have been engaged.
Talking of lower class races; this is the time of year when it certainly can pay to back horses in those lower grades if one of my noted nags is dropped in class.
Today I have one which, I'm afraid, looks like it's the bet of my season thus far.
I expect you might understand my reticence to publish it on here because I'm afeared of 'putting the mockers on it'. However, It has, in my opinion, a fierce chance today and I'll not be put off, come what may. Naturally, as it's such a strong fancy, I must back it but expect it will be turned over. a sentiment many of us will be familiar with, I'm sure.
Anzac Day - 6.55 Ffos Las 10/1 Ew
I first noted this fellow at Goodwood in May. I made this note:
Although I intimated in that note that further might suit, I wouldn't be adamant about a need to step up from 1m 6f and I'm quite happy with the distance here.
Now, that Goodwood (Cl2) race does look particularly good in the light of today's contest and I cannot, for the life of me, understand why he's priced so generously. Yes, the bookies don't often get it wrong but I'll not be dissuaded, come what may and it wouldn't surprise me if he's backed before the off but what do I know?
So: 'Bet of the season'. A bold claim which certainly does invite any amount of egg on face, eh.
Good luck.
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