Credence Star, dropped in trip, represents a stand-out for the nine-runner Novice Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Doncaster today when there are several opportunities based on our time-handicap selections which have been profitable these past few days. It’s a measure of my endeavour in the knowledge ‘theContinue Reading
SPANTIK, 13/2 Tuesday has to be described by myself as a ‘shot in the arm’ becasue I had my second Covid-19 jab earlier! National Treasure and Yankee Stadium are set to stage a ‘battle of expensive rejects’ in an extremely weak ‘aged’ class 5 Novices’ Stakes over ten furlongs ofContinue Reading
Scampi looks a tasty betting proposition in the Novices’ Stakes over twelve furlongs of Lingfield polytrack today and Andrew Balding’s charge, mount of his former apprentice Oisin Murphy, should start at relatively decent odds, always a major factor when punting seriously. So many boxes are ticked for the twice-raced NayefContinue Reading
Percy’s Pride will not be a surprise if causing one against better-fancied, more high-profile rivals in a six-runner Fillies’ Novice Stakes over twelve furlongs of Wolverhampton tapeta tonight and it’s my intention to get on ‘early doors’ for a good price. Once-raced Haykal (John and Thady Gosden) and Mark Johnston-trained,Continue Reading
Eagle Terrace and In The Breeze are twice-raced maidens in an enthralling Novice Stakes over ten furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Windsor today, when four of seven rivals are penalised 5lbs, which equates to at least two lengths, and will probably weigh heavily. The term similarly-profiled is often used inContinue Reading
Raging Rascal needs only to replicate an eye-catching debut at Glorious Goodwood last August to make it third time lucky in division two the Maiden Stakes over a straight mile of ‘good’ Newbury ground today; Tom Ward’s charge has been beaten since but, significantly, champion all-weather jockey Richard Kingscote keepsContinue Reading
Devilwala is no forlorn hope for what appears to be a sub-standard group three Craven Stakes over the famous Newmarket Rowley Mile today when ‘good’ ground is guaranteed; any place ‘result’ for Ralph Beckett’s charge would be uncomfortable viewing for trainer Archie Watson! After winning first-up at Haydock and shapingContinue Reading
THOMAS TUCHEL will never forget the day his dinner date with Pep Guardiola turned Messi. But today he plans to turn the tables on his managerial mentor. Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola enjoyed dinner together in 2014[/caption] In December 2014, Tuchel was invited to a Munich restaurant by the manContinue Reading
George Peabody represents a ‘stand out’ for serious bettors in the five-runner Novice Stakes over a mile of ‘good to firm’ Thirsk where an eight-race card kicks off this morning! ‘Breakfast racing’ at the North Yorkshire course is all about respecting the funeral of His Royal Highness, the Duke OfContinue Reading
Mutasaabeq, impressive six lengths winner of a class 3 conditions race over seven furlongs of ‘good’ Newmarket ground Tuesday, represents a ‘cert’ for the 2000 Guineas a fortnight on Saturday but ‘won’t run’ according to his trainer Charles Hills’ legendary father, Barry, who retired ten years ago. Immediately after theContinue Reading
