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What are you backing Today? Part 2

The Fortune Teller said:
6th and 7th in the end they finished.

I've been watching the Cup Final today, but will check my slip tomorrow.

I'm hoping Hills might have paid each way on the 6th placer.

Skybet went 7 places, but I know Hills wouldn't in the shops. If they went 6 places in the shops I'd settle for that though.
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Did they hell!

Only five places in the shops.

Same firm went 6 online.

So annoying that. So not fair.
 
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I'm taking an interest in the 1.35 at Bangor on Saturday.

I thought Thunder Rock had the back-class to be competative in hurdles this season, but he's not been on it, and he's a bit short for me in the betting, even though he's dropped in the ratings and now switched into a handicap.

The Four Sixes drops massively in trip after he tryed to blow the field away last time over 3 miles. There was a brief discussion on the forum that day, as to whether the jockey went too soon. I'm not sure if it made a huge difference, as he stopped so quickly. I just have a little reservation as to whether I want to back him on Saturday.

West To The Bridge is a solid yardstick on his day and should run his race, but I think he'll likely bump into one or two better handicapped horses.

Which brings me to my selection, Willaston. He's dropping down the ratings. He's got some quite decent back form, including a win at Cheltenham, when I thought he won nicely, beating Bold Endeavour, who was a good yardstick a season or two ago.

Willaston has ran a couple of nice races this season, showing enough to make me think he still retains his ability. So I will take a chance, especially at the prices. Hopefully his more than capable trainer can get him right again
 
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Newb 2.40 Scarface 6-1 (Im gonna forget that 31 length thrashing last time) 3.15 Pismo Beach 14-1

Bang 1.35 Mr Freedom 9-1, 3.27 Esperti 11-1

Kel 2.25 I Am Max 9-2/Starlute 22-1

(all e.w)
 
Newbury 2.40
Scarface lost all chance at Newbury last time with a bad mistake when Brendan Powell nearly came off and is worth another go at 6/1 having been dropped 1lb to his last winning mark. Those who finished in front of him at Ascot have all run well since (without winning) so I’m happy to give him another chance
 
A decent run by Scarface but I wasn’t happy with his jumping as he just didn’t seem to be getting away from the fences quickly enough especially the last when he landed on all fours a bit. Might have won if he’d pinged that one
 
I am interested in Bravia’s 4.23 Naas a son of Frankel. Moved from France and has some big entries . I can’t see Juddmonte holding on to to horse if not good enough. Appreciate the long time since he run and has been a small drift so I waiting before punting
 
5.00 Wincanton

Albert Park .... EW 9/2 is my first racing bet ( other than a National ante post ) since Cheltenham, will double my stake IF Sky go 9/2 ( currently only 7/2 ) as they are paying 4 PLACES
 
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