What are you backing Today?

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davidjohnson said:
Feel the need to have a good go at Tropics in the 5.40 at Kempton this evening. All of this horses' maiden form is proving strong, and I was very taken by his effort when getting off the mark last time out.

I take hand-timed sectionals for the last 3f at Kempton, and the 33.8 sec I clocked him at last time is the quickest I have ever recorded. I know the track is riding very fast these days, but even so, this was a big effort, and when applying an adjustment to the overall time based on the final sectional, I have him thrown in off a mark of 83.

Obviously given the horses history, he was sold very cheaply as a 3-y-o, he may have some kind of issues, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he had the ability to make an impact in listed company this winter.
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Apologies if anyone followed in on this one. Was very strong in the market, sent off at 5/4 but failed to settle and could finish only third. The first 3 did pull well clear and I think it will prove strong form for the grade, and I wouldn't be giving up on Tropics back at 7f, even if he goes up a few lbs on the back of this.
 
All 25% win 75% place

Gowran Park
1:00 Rogue Angel
3:10 Carlingford Lough
3:45 Clashnabrook

Ascot
12:35 Chiberta King
1:40 Be My Light
3:20 Toubab
3:50 The Boogeyman

Haydock
12:55 Ultimate
2:30 Trustan Times
3:40 Bellflower Boy
 
davidjohnson said:
Apologies if anyone followed in on this one. .
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Whats the point in apologising? Does Tom Segal or anyone in the print media ever apologise?

I think posters take far too much responsibility on forums like this form their fanices when they shouldn't really. It's a nicety which doesn't stand in the real world.
 
The market is saying Lady Kathleen will come back to best form in the 1:40 at Ascot, and if she does she's on a nice enough mark: I think she's a good bet today.
 
Hoping the well-bred Aristo Cat will improve and go well in the 13:00 (UK time) hurdle at Auteuil today. Having a medium-size punt on this one!
 
Two major fancies for me today.The first is Sizing Gold who I believe could be the best horse in the stable.
 
Probably the best ew bet of the season at 100/30.Certainly didn't disgrace himself Don Cossack.
Next is Rupert Lamb in the 255.When I saw that Mullins had got him from Hojo last year I immediately got a semi.He is from a family that goes particularly well fresh and he showed some promise for his previous trainer.Wilie has given him 4 or 5 entries over the last few weeks and I think it's significant he haw come here.The market moves have been positive and I liked what Willie had to say in RP.
I wouldn't be worried if he drifts as Wylie wouldnt be worried by the gambling aspect of the game-he could even go a decent price in running.
This is my pre Christmas nap and I expect him to win.
 
Beats the hell out of me why Alderwood isn't favourite for this. I don't know much about Sword or Destiny I can only think the ground is thought to be more in his favour as hover hurdles Alderwod looked much superior having won the County Hurdle and a good Grade 1 hurdle in Ireland.

Not my pre Xmas nap by any stretch of the imgination but Alderwood looks a class above these to me.
 
Sword of Destiny looked like a bad point to pointer the last day.Alderwood could blow these away but for me Darwins Fox is the danger.
The heart is beginning to pump.
 
I hope Alderwood is ok that looked nasty and what a terribly obvious stopping job. They go for a touch on that fellow they'll be lucky to get 1/3
 
Our "friend" Charles Byrnes has sent Knockfierna to Kempton today. Davy Russell rides.This looks a very decent opportunity for a good mare- provided she doesn't "duck out" as she has done in the past. Grab some of the early 7-2..presumably she'll be backed:rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
PRICEWISE2008 said:
Our "friend" Charles Byrnes has sent Knockfierna to Kempton today. Davy Russell rides.This looks a very decent opportunity for a good mare- provided she doesn't "duck out" as she has done in the past. Grab some of the early 7-2..presumably she'll be backed:rolleyes::rolleyes:
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Am hoping somebody read my post, but she did the business regardless:cool::cool:
 
Nice call.

Have backed petroupetrov in 3.20 Ludlow.They think it will go very close today.9/2 each way bet to nothing.I think it will go in. ;)
 
Nice to see Knockfierna win.She was really putting it up to Sir Des Champs last Christmas when she ducked out sonshe was definitely entitled to win this.
 
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