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What are you backing Today? Part 2
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The Fortune Teller
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Here's some of my early thoughts after final declarations for Saturday.
Le Patron can still out run the odds in the Ascot Chase, although he has drifted during the week to double figure prices now. Understandable given who he is up against, but his Newbury win, albeit in handicap company was very impressive. I just hope Gary Moore has him absolutely spot on fitness wise for this, and we'll find out if he'll ever make it in this grade on Saturday.
I've mentioned Git Maker on the relevant Haydock thread. I think he has a nice chance and we should put a line through his last hurdle run. That aside, he still has a progressive look about his profile, and that second to Inowhatyourthinkin in the 2024 Kim Muir looks better by the day. It's not the end of the world if he doesn't win, as a good second or third will still stand him in good stead for another crack at the Kim Muir, where I'd consider backing him again if he got there on the day.
One more worthy of a good each way shout is Classic King in the 2.25 at Ascot. He beat To Chase A Dream 6 lengths last time and that horse was very well backed into a shade of odds on that day. While To Chase A Dream may not be a world beater by any means, he's done enough now to suggest he's a sound yardstick, so for Classic King to beat him half a dozen lengths was quite impressive. Perhaps odds of 10/1 or thereabouts for Classic King will prove quite big.
Now as you were!
Le Patron can still out run the odds in the Ascot Chase, although he has drifted during the week to double figure prices now. Understandable given who he is up against, but his Newbury win, albeit in handicap company was very impressive. I just hope Gary Moore has him absolutely spot on fitness wise for this, and we'll find out if he'll ever make it in this grade on Saturday.
I've mentioned Git Maker on the relevant Haydock thread. I think he has a nice chance and we should put a line through his last hurdle run. That aside, he still has a progressive look about his profile, and that second to Inowhatyourthinkin in the 2024 Kim Muir looks better by the day. It's not the end of the world if he doesn't win, as a good second or third will still stand him in good stead for another crack at the Kim Muir, where I'd consider backing him again if he got there on the day.
One more worthy of a good each way shout is Classic King in the 2.25 at Ascot. He beat To Chase A Dream 6 lengths last time and that horse was very well backed into a shade of odds on that day. While To Chase A Dream may not be a world beater by any means, he's done enough now to suggest he's a sound yardstick, so for Classic King to beat him half a dozen lengths was quite impressive. Perhaps odds of 10/1 or thereabouts for Classic King will prove quite big.
Now as you were!
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Might And Power
Amateur Rider
Not much catches my attention today - just a small Quadpot ( races 3-4-5-6 ) perm for a little interest
Southwell
2-5-6
10
4-8-9
4
9 x Lines
Be Lucky everyone !
Southwell
2-5-6
10
4-8-9
4
9 x Lines
Be Lucky everyone !
Joyeux machin 2.25 Ascot tomorrow 9/2 win
Country House 2.25 Ascot 12/1 each way
These two are my take on this handicap
Joyeux was a real eye catcher last time out at Wetherby receiving shall we say gentle handling.
Country House fell 2 out a couple of runs ago here at Ascot when travelling well.
Looks fairly handicapped and looks each way value.
Country House 2.25 Ascot 12/1 each way
These two are my take on this handicap
Joyeux was a real eye catcher last time out at Wetherby receiving shall we say gentle handling.
Country House fell 2 out a couple of runs ago here at Ascot when travelling well.
Looks fairly handicapped and looks each way value.
Robicheaux
Apprentice
I was hoping JM wouldn't run till Cheltenham. Couldn't have him at them odds tomorrow.
I think a lot of people were alerted to his run last time ridden by a claimer.
With Harry back up the bookies are playing safe.
I looked at it in the week when it was 8/1 but held off until today.
You're right it is a shortish price in a competitive field.
I agree Robi.
I was hoping they put a claimer on last time ready for the M.Pipe.give him a feel for the horse maybe.
Ian_Davies
Conditional
I have a tale to tell....
One Sunday in late March three years ago, after a hugely enjoyable and successful day, I was stood in the betting ring at Maisemore Point-to-Point as they opened up on the concluding bumper.
A group of lads in their late teens were there too.
One of them, maybe a year or two older than the others, approached a bookmaker, took out a wad of cash and asked for £1,000 on the favourite.
The price was quickly slashed.
It transpired all the lads were connected with the horse and had clubbed together to get the bet on.
The horse started 6/4 favourite and tanked the entire race, led on the bit 2f out, and won by the easiest 2.25l hard held you'll ever see.
It then went to Stratford and won a Bumper under rules.
It hasn't won in five attempts since, but it's having its second run off a Wind Op tomorrow after an eye-catching effort at Ascot.
I managed to organise getting 16/1 and 14s earlier in the day and it was 10/1 best last time I looked.
The name of the horse is Patanita and it runs in the 4.35 at Wincanton tomorrow.
One Sunday in late March three years ago, after a hugely enjoyable and successful day, I was stood in the betting ring at Maisemore Point-to-Point as they opened up on the concluding bumper.
A group of lads in their late teens were there too.
One of them, maybe a year or two older than the others, approached a bookmaker, took out a wad of cash and asked for £1,000 on the favourite.
The price was quickly slashed.
It transpired all the lads were connected with the horse and had clubbed together to get the bet on.
The horse started 6/4 favourite and tanked the entire race, led on the bit 2f out, and won by the easiest 2.25l hard held you'll ever see.
It then went to Stratford and won a Bumper under rules.
It hasn't won in five attempts since, but it's having its second run off a Wind Op tomorrow after an eye-catching effort at Ascot.
I managed to organise getting 16/1 and 14s earlier in the day and it was 10/1 best last time I looked.
The name of the horse is Patanita and it runs in the 4.35 at Wincanton tomorrow.
A good days racing beckons and I have some hopefuls from my alerts plus a few others.
I was always a fan of Dans le vent 115a 20/1 so hopefully it has one more win in it.
The grand national trial is the best race of the day,as Ian said.
In some doubles I've Yeah man which is still in my alerts.
I took 16s about Where it all began but of course this could be a run for the Irish National,but this is worth winning.i also did a win bet on Apples away 11/1 (win) it was 14s but before I put it on it shortened.
joyeux Machin 225a 9/2 Can be let go as Robi said and hope he's spot on for Cheltenham.
It will be interesting to see Doddiethegreat 1255h running in the pertemps qualifier.
First go at 3m,first time with headgear and first time with Brian Hughes riding.
Very costly to follow so far.
King of the lake 103w 14/1 went into my alerts after its run behind Brentford Hope and now has had a breathing op.
time in the sun 435w 15/2 is another alert but ive had a saver on Ians patanita.
I was always a fan of Dans le vent 115a 20/1 so hopefully it has one more win in it.
The grand national trial is the best race of the day,as Ian said.
In some doubles I've Yeah man which is still in my alerts.
I took 16s about Where it all began but of course this could be a run for the Irish National,but this is worth winning.i also did a win bet on Apples away 11/1 (win) it was 14s but before I put it on it shortened.
joyeux Machin 225a 9/2 Can be let go as Robi said and hope he's spot on for Cheltenham.
It will be interesting to see Doddiethegreat 1255h running in the pertemps qualifier.
First go at 3m,first time with headgear and first time with Brian Hughes riding.
Very costly to follow so far.
King of the lake 103w 14/1 went into my alerts after its run behind Brentford Hope and now has had a breathing op.
time in the sun 435w 15/2 is another alert but ive had a saver on Ians patanita.
Bulletproof
Amateur Rider
Ascot 2.25 Move it like Minnie 14-1 (Joyeux Machin) 3.00 I’ll give Snipe 8-1 another go
Hay 12.55 Kilbarry Castle 13-2, 3.15 Val Dancer 11-1 (6lb out of handicap)
(all e.w)
Hay 12.55 Kilbarry Castle 13-2, 3.15 Val Dancer 11-1 (6lb out of handicap)
(all e.w)
Great shout with KOTL. Hope the other two do the business
Non runner
Country House finished 4th at 22/1
Couldn't believe the sp.
Joyeux machin was given too much to do ,but would have done well to catch winner.
Maybe they've got their eye on Cheltenham!
Who knows?
Ian_Davies
Conditional
The place money on the each-way just about keeps the wolf from the door.
Might And Power
Amateur Rider
I think Jackpot Cash will a big race in the 3.40 Southwell .... 9/2 ( Hill's ) is best at the moment
Might And Power
Amateur Rider
I thought so too Desijo ..... was well supported throughout the day also.Nice one
Won well
They are a very shrewd outfit when the money is down