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What are you backing Today?
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Geez, make that 3/5.....could be 4/6 by 4pm!
swedish chef
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BennyB
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Well done all
Cheers lads. Well done Reet. 
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I mentioned on Betfair Hurdle Thread...that Spice Girl was behind the very talented horse and Betfair Hurdle Favourite Lalor the last day. Spice Girl under Dickie Johnson will be a hard -nut to crack in Leicesters 2:05. It's not rocket science, I'm suggesting that Spice Girl is a horse for any doubles or trebles tomorrow.
In the 1:45 at Wetherby, BANDOL, (Win and place), is the best bet on the card. This is the type of horse who can win a race after falling or unseating the time before, so don't be put off by recent form figures. He likes heavy going, has won several times off similar marks, and is coming back from a short break. This isn't necessarily always a good sign, but for a horse like Bandol, it could be what it takes..... to see him put his best foot forward again. He races with an 8lb lower hurdles mark compared to chase mark.
.I mentioned on Betfair Hurdle Thread...that Spice Girl was behind the very talented horse and Betfair Hurdle Favourite Lalor the last day. Spice Girl under Dickie Johnson will be a hard -nut to crack in Leicesters 2:05. It's not rocket science, I'm suggesting that Spice Girl is a horse for any doubles or trebles tomorrow.
In the 1:45 at Wetherby, BANDOL, (Win and place), is the best bet on the card. This is the type of horse who can win a race after falling or unseating the time before, so don't be put off by recent form figures. He likes heavy going, has won several times off similar marks, and is coming back from a short break. This isn't necessarily always a good sign, but for a horse like Bandol, it could be what it takes..... to see him put his best foot forward again. He races with an 8lb lower hurdles mark compared to chase mark.
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Non runnerCheers lads. Well done Reet.
I mentioned on Betfair Hurdle Thread...that Spice Girl was behind the very talented horse and Betfair Hurdle Favourite Lalor the last day. Spice Girl under Dickie Johnson will be a hard -nut to crack in Leicesters 2:05. It's not rocket science, I'm suggesting that Spice Girl is a horse for any doubles or trebles tomorrow
Apologies for this, didn't run how I thought it would.
MARMONT is too big-a-price in the 3:50 at 10/1 win and each way. He's placed four times from nine starts, prefers cut in the ground which he'll get plenty of today, and the Dam sire was Rock Of Gibraltar who won big races on soft/heavy going. This race won't take as much winning for Marmont on a mark of 99. He has a good each-way chance.
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Cheers Paul! I was a bit dissapointed with my fancies today but the show must go on! I don't think I can make Festival this year, but might book tickets for The Bet Victor or one of quieter days at Cheltenham early next season. I owe you a pint BTW!
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Here's my notes for tomorrow. Exeter has to pass an 8AM inspection.
Exeter
1:40 Hope Wishes could run well but is coming back from an absense. The horse I really want for win purposes is UNDISPUTED. Overall profile is ultras consistent, she put in a bad run last time but perhaps the trip was too far. She steps down quite considerably in trip here. This seems to make a lot of sense so I reckon she'll go very well.
4/1
2:50 I will take an each-way chance with FINDUSATGORCAMBE, who I know has questions to answer about whether it'll handle ground (and trip), but seems on a very workable/fair mark. The last win was over 3 miles +. This is around a mile shorter. I'd certainly hope the jockey makes use of the fact the horse stays much further and tries to go-on from the front, really making use of that stamina. The ground is an unknown, but hopefully the drop in trip might mitigate how well he performs on it.
16/1
4:25 FiINNEGAN'S GARDEN looks the bet off the bottom weight and unlike the other horse I mentioned, Finnegan's Garden will definitely like ground. Trainer Zoe Davidson had a winner today. Stable is in decent form.
10/1
Each Way Patent for me.
Exeter
1:40 Hope Wishes could run well but is coming back from an absense. The horse I really want for win purposes is UNDISPUTED. Overall profile is ultras consistent, she put in a bad run last time but perhaps the trip was too far. She steps down quite considerably in trip here. This seems to make a lot of sense so I reckon she'll go very well.
4/1
2:50 I will take an each-way chance with FINDUSATGORCAMBE, who I know has questions to answer about whether it'll handle ground (and trip), but seems on a very workable/fair mark. The last win was over 3 miles +. This is around a mile shorter. I'd certainly hope the jockey makes use of the fact the horse stays much further and tries to go-on from the front, really making use of that stamina. The ground is an unknown, but hopefully the drop in trip might mitigate how well he performs on it.
16/1
4:25 FiINNEGAN'S GARDEN looks the bet off the bottom weight and unlike the other horse I mentioned, Finnegan's Garden will definitely like ground. Trainer Zoe Davidson had a winner today. Stable is in decent form.
10/1
Each Way Patent for me.
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Calling Out (3.10L) has a better chance than his market position (5/6) suggests.
Lto, in a better race than this, he had to be switched twice in the closing stages and lost valuable momentum when Pactolus leaned on him and held him in.
Whilst he'd never have caught the Haggas hotpot, with a clear passage - imo - he would comfortably have beaten the 2 others that finished in front of him.
Th O/H has seen fit to drop him 2lbs for that unfortunate run, and the current 11/2 is just too big.
Lto, in a better race than this, he had to be switched twice in the closing stages and lost valuable momentum when Pactolus leaned on him and held him in.
Whilst he'd never have caught the Haggas hotpot, with a clear passage - imo - he would comfortably have beaten the 2 others that finished in front of him.
Th O/H has seen fit to drop him 2lbs for that unfortunate run, and the current 11/2 is just too big.
Simple answer Martin, get your arse to HQ. I'm not sure you did it the right way last year, if you had, you would be there again. Next time come and join us and you'll be there all week having the best experience of your life.
Hakam (7.00) showed improvement for the first-time hood latest - considering it was his first try at 5f.
Returns to 6f today, and with the hood refitted, ought to go one better. There should be enough pace to give him he tow he needs.
Current 7/2 will do nicely.
Returns to 6f today, and with the hood refitted, ought to go one better. There should be enough pace to give him he tow he needs.
Current 7/2 will do nicely.
Everything went to plan,'cept the selsction fell out of the stalls, and was never in with a chance afterwards.:surrender:
Euronymous
Senior Jockey
Two great cards today and I'm nicely involved.
At Donny I've done Adrien Du Pont in the novice chase. I though he ran well enough his last two starts against high class opponents at the wrong trip for him. Back down to two miles Sceau Royal is obv gonna be hard to beat but he's too big at 5s or 11/2.
At Cheltenham by bets are:
Coo Star Sivola at 6s and 9/2 for the handicap chase. This horse has been on my tracker since his juvvie days and he's well handicapped on all known form
Singlefarmpayment and American in the Cotswold. I love BDM but he should be taken on at his price and the race is choc full of horses who aren't Cheltenham types.
SFP has loads to find on form but 33/1 (and a bit of 40 on the machine) is value. I will top up nearer the off when 8 runners is guaranteed. American is a slight reach but a big field Hennessy on his first start in open company first time out was a big ask and this smaller field will suit.
Finian's Oscar in the Cleeve. I can't resist 7/2 about this horse. He has a massive engine and my only worry is Tizzard really. Oppo wise I respect Beer Goggles (have him in a protection double with Presenting Percy from the other day) and The World's End but Wholestone I don't see as a three miler on soft ground in graded company. I think Agrapart will get too far behind.
At Donny I've done Adrien Du Pont in the novice chase. I though he ran well enough his last two starts against high class opponents at the wrong trip for him. Back down to two miles Sceau Royal is obv gonna be hard to beat but he's too big at 5s or 11/2.
At Cheltenham by bets are:
Coo Star Sivola at 6s and 9/2 for the handicap chase. This horse has been on my tracker since his juvvie days and he's well handicapped on all known form
Singlefarmpayment and American in the Cotswold. I love BDM but he should be taken on at his price and the race is choc full of horses who aren't Cheltenham types.
SFP has loads to find on form but 33/1 (and a bit of 40 on the machine) is value. I will top up nearer the off when 8 runners is guaranteed. American is a slight reach but a big field Hennessy on his first start in open company first time out was a big ask and this smaller field will suit.
Finian's Oscar in the Cleeve. I can't resist 7/2 about this horse. He has a massive engine and my only worry is Tizzard really. Oppo wise I respect Beer Goggles (have him in a protection double with Presenting Percy from the other day) and The World's End but Wholestone I don't see as a three miler on soft ground in graded company. I think Agrapart will get too far behind.
I'm also timidly on Finians Oscar for this. Merely to try and repay the few quid and a bit more than I've lost on him AP for Cheltenham.
I'm beginning to believe the horse isn't the problem. I honestly think he's been over raced, still a young horse learning his craft, and they've put him in some damn tough races, and a lot of them. I just feel they could have nursed him a bit more.
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