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(17th August) I have suspended free selections on this page for the foreseeable future. For the present I shall be passing on my selections by subscription only, at a reduced rate of £7 per week or £22 per month, so if you want to share my sometimes wayward, sometimes brilliant, but always thoughtful and honest, selections, please email me anytime. Note: Many of my selections do not win on the day, but win sometime later, so it is worth noting them for the future. Indeed several have won since! They are always picked because they are due a win, and the suscription is worth it just to get a list of potential future winners. However, I will continue to post my results here after racing. Have a look at my results in recent days: Winners at 40/1, 33/1, 22/1, 20/1, 16/1 nap, 16/1, 14/1, 14/1, 14/1, 14/1, 12/1, 12/1, 12/1, 12/1, 12/1, 11/1, 10/1, 9/1, 8/1, 8/1, 7/1, 7/1,11/2, 9/2, 4/1 and 5/2, etc, plus places at 50/1, 40/1, 25/1, 20/1, 20/1, 16/1, etc!, including a number of firsts and seconds in the same race! All of these were genuinely sent out around midday!
4th Sept: French Art/Ballinteni (2.25 Thirsk) Strike Up The Band/Piscean (2.30 Hay) Kames Park/River Ardeche (2.55 Thirsk) Macarthur/Porgy (3.05 Hay) Prince Of Thebes (nap)/Alfresco (3.20 Kemp) Monfils/Monfils (nb)/Jug Of Punch (3.25 Strat) Pycian/Petrocelli (3.30 Thirsk) De Soto(fell)/Souwester (pulled up) (3.55 Strat) Alph/Gaspara (4.25 Strat) Avertuoso/Foreign Rhythm (4.40 Thirsk) Bid For Glory/Cobo Bay (4.55 Hay). I have to admit that only Petrocelli (third 50/1) was even placed today, so a worse than typical Saturday! Keep a note of the above, because coincidentally none of them were wanted today, even though top-rated. It is rare for this to happen to almost every selection on any one day!
3rd September: Cold Quest (fourth)/Berbice (third 14/1) (2.10 Muss) Smart Endeavour (third 7/2) /Swift Return (unplaced) (3.00 Bright) The Bear (unplaced) /Burnwynd Boy (unplaced - thrown in off this mark!) (3.10 Muss) Resplendent Light (hacking, unplaced) /Goodwood Starlight (unplaced) (3.20 Ling) Song Of Praise (unplaced - must show soon) /Signora Frasi (won 9/1!) (3.30 Bright) Raccoon (nap) (fourth - thrown in off this mark) /Distant Sun (non-runner) (3.40 Muss) Red Eddie/Mind The Monarch (4.20 Ling) Ivory Lace (nb) (second 8/1)/Progress (won 9/1!) (£73.46 forecast!)(4.30 Bright) Bed Fellow (unplaced) /Billy Dane (led most, fourth)(4.40 Muss) Orsett Lad (unplaced)/A Pocketful Of Rye (fourth) (4.50 Ling) Spring Horizon (fourth)/Cane Cat (unplaced)(5.30 Bright). A couple of 9/1 winners and another great forecast today (plus another few fourths)!
2nd September: Harcas (unplaced - must win
soon)/Shanavaz (unplaced)(1.30 Red) Lutine Charlie (second
14/1)/Loden (unplaced - must be better than that!)(1.40 Sal)
Wyatt Earp (second 16/1) /Rowayton
(fifth) (3.05 Red) Fishforcompliments (nb) (third
7/2) /Just Bond (3.40 Red) Kate Skate (won
12/1!)/Uddy Mac (second 4/1)
(£57.76 forecast!) (4.15 Red)
Don't Tell Mary (unplaced)/Capercaillie (unplaced) (4.25 Sal) Andorn
(5/1 winner!) /Dechiper (unplaced)
(4.50 Red) The Jobber (second 7/2)
/Matterofact (won 9/4)
(£10.63 forecast!) (5.00 Sal)
Zero Cool (unplaced)/Potentiale (won 9/2)
(5.10 Sal) Nuit Sombre (nap) (unplaced)
/Klynch (third 25/1) (5.20 Red).
Three winners (one at 12/1) and six places this
afternoon, including two forecasts!
Evening selections: Best One (non-runner)/Figaro
Flyer (favourite - unplaced) (5.45 Wolv) Loyal Royal (unplaced) /Darcey
(won 16/1!) (6.20) Baby Strange
(fifth)/Spectait (unplaced) (8.20) Icelandic (non-runner) /Imprimis Tagula
(unplaced) (8.50) Corrib (fourth)/Tres Froide (fifth) (9.20)
Four winners in total today, including 16/1 and
12/1. My tip from 19th August, Malcheek, 14/1
winner of the 8.50 Wolverhampton! The perennial problem with
tipping is the my previous tips often win when they are not best in and I
have selected a better handicapped runner!
1st September: Negotiation (10/1 second)/First In The Queue (8/1 winner!) (£85.82 forecast!) (2.20 Ling) Gunnadoit (unplaced - should win soon) /Bazart (unplaced - ran on late) (2.40 Her) Rapide Plaisir (nap) (sixth) /Sea Cliff (third 4/1) (3.10 Her) The Composer (fifth)/Spiritonthemount (fourth) (3.20 Ling) Beaver Patrol (nb) (won 9/2!) /Highland Harvest (unplaced - will do better soon)(3.30 Bright) Chevy To The Levy (won 7/1!) /Winter Star (unplaced) (3.40 Her) Electric City (unplaced - keep it in mind!) /Red Barcelona (unplaced) (4.00 Bright) Frosted Grape (won 4/1!) /I'm The Decider (last - next time!) (4.40 Her) Phluke (won 9/2!)/Master Mahogany (unplaced) (5.00 Bright) Swift Return (second 6/1) /Raven's Rose (unplaced) (5.25 Ling). Five winners today and several places, including the forecast in the first race!
31st August: Dazeen (third 5/1) /Power Of Dreams (unplaced) (2.30 Rip) Bajan Bullet (third 15/2)/Glen's Princess (unplaced) (2.40 Leics) Gold Ring (led much, fourth again!) /Stumped (fifth) (2.50 Newt) Red Wine (third 18/1)/Hurlingham (second 7/1) (3.10 Leics) Alsahil (unplaced, ran on late)/Jack Dawkins (well there, unplaced)(3.30 Rip) Vacario (nap) (fifth, close up) /Cinaman (unplaced) (4.20 Newt) Kingsmaite (nb) (thrown in, unplaced) /Copperwood (third 14/1) (4.40 Leics) Young Tot (fourth - again -it gets ridiculously worse!)/Captain Marlon (fifth) (4.55 Newt) Classic Descent (unplaced - thrown in anytime now)/Ours (second 12/1) (5.05 Rip) Given A Choice (unplaced - must do better now) /Always Baileys (led, dropped out as usual!) (5.15 Leics) Capable Guest (third 9/1) /Smugglers Bay (unplaced) (5.35 Rip). A good number of places (seven) today, but a winner or two would be nice! Dove Cottage (my selection on 20th August) came second today at 14/1. My tip from 22nd August (see my comment then) Royal Holiday 16/1 winner of the 7.40 Southwell!
30th August: Chrysander (third 11/2) /That Man Fox (unplaced) (2.30 Hunt) Yurituni (second 16/1) /Royal Blade (led, unplaced) (2.35 Eps) Peak Seasons (second 4/1)/Murphys Beau (third 7/2) (2.55 Cart) Indian Pipe Dream (second 20/1)/Silmi (won 5/2) (£46.45 forecast!) (3.30 Cart) Prince Apollo (nb) (unplaced - will do better soon) /It's Dubai Dolly (fourth) (3.55 War) Foxhaven (nap) (unplaced - thrown in when wanted again)/Celticello (sixth) (4.20 Eps) Valdan (unplaced, but keep an eye on it!) /Duty Free (fourth) (4.40 Cart) Ramona Chase (third) /Wind Star (unplaced) (4.55 Eps) Masterpoint (unplaced) /Back In Business (unplaced) (5.25 Hunt) Phai Mai Blue (in the lead a furlong out, unplaced)/Ermyn Express (also in the lead, unplaced) (5.30 Eps) Takajan (unplaced) /Doctor Hilary (fourth, as usual!) (5.40 War). Thought it was going to be a productive day for a while there! But it is never possible to keep it up for whatever reason! A few fourths and thirds in seven horse races, as usual! Not a bad start, but the volume of racing was horrendous today, and almost impossible to keep up with!
29th August: Fremen (second 7/1) /Stonehaugh (third 16/1) (2.20 Bev) Gone'n'Dunnett (unplaced) /Chandrayan (unplaced) (2.35 Yar) Trafalgar Square (nap) (non-runner) /Mavalenta (fourth) (2.45 Good) Aviso (fifth) /Cativo Cavallino (fourth) (3.45 Yar) Gower Sophia (third 9/2) /On The Piste (unplaced) (4.05 Bev) Guto (nb) (second - nose- 9/1) /Nawaaff (non runner) (4.20 Yar) Red Kestrel (led most - fourth - I'm good at those)/Kames Park (fifth) - they like doing that to me) (4.40 Bev) Negotiation (non runner)/Agapanthus (last) (4.55 Yar) Battle Study (led - fourth)/Akamon (won 7/4) (5.15 Bev) Spiritofthewest (missed break - how often do I say that?) /Calabaza (unplaced) (5.40 Good). I have put all my fourth and fifth places today in blue, and I assure you that each and every one of those should have been in the first two, but they like to mess around!
28th August: Gallagher (nb) (unplaced)/Mata Keranjang (disputed, eased off!) (2.00 Good) Dabbers Ridge (nap) (third 8/1) /Saucy Brown (led, unplaced) (2.25 Bev) Syrian (unplaced)/Take It To The Max (disputed much, unplaced) (3.00 Bev) Look Busy (missed break, ran on late)/Masta Plasta (led, unplaced) (3.30 Bev) Galpin Junior (fourth) /King Of Swords (unplaced) (4.05 New) Front Rank (won 5/1!) /Orpen Wide (pulled up!)(4.20 Cart) Highland Warrior (unplaced - next time!) /Equuleus Pictor (unplaced - soon!)(4.30 New) Kerrys Requiem (fourth) /Perfect Flight (4.50 Good) Royal Flynn (second 5/1) /Galley Slave (won 11/2!) (£33.91 forecast!) (4.55 Cart) Qalahari (unplaced) /Moynahan (ran on fifth) (5.00 New) Parchment (unplaced - must do better!) /Lucayan Dancer (top-rated - fourth) (5.15 Bev). My selection from the last three times, Angus Newz (see 9th and 13th August and 26th July) 11/1 winner of the 4.30 Newmarket! They do win eventually, they just like to string us along a little! If you keep a note of my selections, they will reward in the end! A couple of winner and a forecast today, but it is a Saturday!
27th August: Beckermet (second 5/1) /Pearly Wey (unplaced) (1.40 Thirsk) Andorn (non-runner) /Jeu De Roseau (unplaced) (2.10 Thirsk) Memphis Man (unplaced) /Desert Icon (second 3/1) (2.30 Ffos) Kings Point (fifth) /Commando Scott (won 4/1!) (3.15 Thirsk) French Art (non-runner) /Methaaly (made ground, unplaced) (3.50 Thirsk) Oceans Minstrel (nb) (third 16/1) /Lethal Glaze (unplaced) (4.05 New) Knight Legend (fourth) /Nudge And Nurdle (third 6/1) (4.50 Ffos) Lucky Art (nap) (unseated rider - what else can happen?) /Fashion Icon (unplaced - next time) (5.00 Thirsk) Frequency (won 7/2) /Flighty Frances (third) (5.10 New) Viking Spirit (unplaced - next time!)/Stevie Gee (unplaced) (5.40 New). A few good results, but still more needed!
26th August: River Falcon (third 16/1 - beaten a nose for second) /Zomerlust (won 6/1!) (3.10 Ayr) Duplicity (unplaced) /Cansili Star (won 11/2!) (3.20 Ffos) Hinton Admiral (unplaced)/Vhujon (unplaced) (3.30 Ling) Jewelled Dagger (disputed, unplaced) /Kimberley Downs (led, unplaced) (3.40 Ayr) Sri Kuantan (led, unplaced - keep it in mind) /Chocolate Caramel (second 15/2) (4.10 Ayr) Weetentherty (unplaced) /Itsthursdayalready (third) (4.40 Ayr) Crocodile Bay (nap) (fourth - I could see it coming!)/Bourse (fifth) (5.15 Ayr) Vinces (third 6/1) /Christophers Quest (unplaced)(5.00 Ling) Petite Margot (second 3/1) /Thunder Hawk (fourth) (5.55 Cart) Stolen Light (third) (6.55 Cart) Panzer (third, of course) (8.00 Cart) A couple of winners and a few places, but still disappointing. I'll hit them one day! So many thirds in small races!
25th August: Hosanna (unplaced)/This One's For Eddy (third 11/2) (2.40 Ayr) Kings Point (fourth) /El Dececy (won 9/4) (3.10 Ayr) Kings Majesty (unplaced) /Andorn (won 11/2!)(3.20 Catt) Marafong (nb) (fifth) /Chat De Soie (unplaced) (3.30 Bright) King Of The Moors (unplaced) (third at 28/1 on 26th August!) /Moheebb (unplaced) (3.40 Ayr) Just The Tonic (left in stalls) /Tukitinyasok (second 5/1) (3.50 Catt) Talk Of Saafend (unplced) /Shy Glance(4.10 (unplaced) Ayr) Raccoon (nap) (unplaced) /Countrywide City (unplaced) (4.20 Catt) Reach For The Sky (unplaced) /Coolree Star (unplaced) (4.40 Ayr) Electric City (fifth) /Dispol Kabira (unplaced) (4.50 Catt) Hold On Tiger (fifth)/Six Wives (unplaced) (5.10 Ayr). A good start with a win or a place in each of the first three races, and then almost nothing! Unaccountable! I think they are giving me fifths instead of fourths now!
24th August: Eastern Gift (sixth) /Astrodonna (unplaced) (2.30 Yar) Whatcanyasay (fell)/Schinken Otto (second 4/1) (2.45 Sedg) Spitfire (third) /Doric Lady (fourth) (3.30 Yar) First Fought (third 12/1 - ran on when too late - typical) /Hapthor (refused to race) (3.45 Sedg) Nobel (nap) (sixth) /Harcas (fifth) (4.15 Sedg) Inner Voice (fourth) /Humourous (unplaced) (4.45 Sedg) The Hermitage (led, last, of course!)/Blue Lyric (unplaced) (5.00 Yar) A Pocketful Of Rye (third 12/1) /Aqua Vitae (second 12/1) (6.40 Kemp) Aeroplane (unplaced - ridiculous! Should certainly have won off this mark!)/Dickie Le Davoir (non-runner) (6.50 Leics) Williams Way (nb) (sixth - thrown in, never made any effort to compete, and was just lobbing along! There, I've expressed my opinion on that run) /Graylyn Ruby (unplaced - also much better than its finishing position) (8.10 Kemp) Bell's Ocean (fifth) /Mororless (non-runner) (9.10 Kemp). A very disappointing set of runners today, most of which can do much better. Come on chaps, give us a chance!
23rd August: Silly Billy (fourth)/Johnny Hancocks (unplaced) (2.15 Kemp) Saviour Sand (led, unplaced) /Given A Choice (unplaced - will do much better) (3.15 Kemp) Little Edward (third 12/1)/Danzoe (won 20/1!) (3.45 Kemp) Tallawalla (fifth) /Miss Chaumiere (second 7/1) (4.00 Ham) Opera Dancer (fourth) /Set To Music (unplaced) (4.20 Kemp) Tournedos (second for a while, dropped out) /Almaty Express (ran on fourth) (4.35 Ham) Kings Head (nap) (non-runner) /Magnitude (second 20/1) (5.05 Ham) Fareej (unplaced) /Wild Rose (won 11/1!) (5.20 Kemp) Front Rank (third 4/1) (nb)/Regents Secret (fourth- ran on too late again!) (5.35 Ham). Two winners at 20/1 and 11/1 today, plus several places! That should see you in profit!
Evening selections: Green Wadi (third 22/1) (6.45 Windsor) Robby Bobby (last, of course!)(7.00 Carl) Berbice (non-runner) (7.30 Carl) Bold Marc/Dhhamaan (disputed lead, dropped back to sixth) (8.00 Carl) Convince (fifth) (second 8/1 30th August) /Ginobili (unplaced) (7.45 Winds). What do you have to do to get the best horses to perform?
22nd August: Cold Quest (nap) (won 16/1!) /Officer Mor (unplaced) (2.20 Muss) Landucci (fourth) /Fault (won 4/1!) (2.40 Folk) Resplendent Alpha (must try sometime) (third 12/1) /Fathey (fourth) (3.10 Folk) Valdan (unplaced)/Yossi (unplaced) (3.20 Muss) Super Frank (last!) /Angel Of Fashion (non-runner) (3.40 Folk) Raslan (won 15/2!) /Postmaster (non-runner) (3.30 Newt) Princess Flame (pulled up) /Pocket Too (third 9/2) (4.00 Newt) The Bear (fourth) /Jargelle (led - unplaced will do better) (4.20 Muss) Orchard King (pulled up - too big a price!) /Back In Business (led much - also pulled up)(4.30 Newt) Oddsmaker (fourth) (nb)/Golden Future (fifth) (4.50 Muss) Military Call (won 5/1!) /Royal Holiday (unplaced, must try soon) (won 16/1 on 31st August!) (5.20 Muss). Four winners today, including my nap at 16/1! A few better efforts could have had a few more winners!
21st August: Indian Trail (unplaced) /Victorian Bounty (fifth) (2.20 Chest) Klynch (nb) (fifth) /Saucy Girl (unplaced)(2.30 Rip) Bathwick Breeze (fourth) /Moon Melody (third 9/1) (2.45 Newt) Flipping (unplaced) /Muwalla (fifth) (3.05 Rip) Ramona Chase/Jo'burg (3.10 Sand) Silverburn (third 12/1) /Pablo Du Charmil (unplaced) (3.15 Newt) Mastership (unplaced)/Red Cape (unplaced) (4.10 Rip) Young Tot (nap) (fourth again - how long will it take?)/Ouste (unplaced) (4.55 Newt) Ballinteni/Archie Rice (5.25 Sand) Treasury Counsel (pulled up) /Bring It On Home (non-runner) (5.30 Newt) Green Manalishi/Green Park (third 11/1) (6.10 Chest). Very poor today, as usual for a Saturday, although I got a good profit from other races (typical)!
20th August: Rio De La Plata (won 7/1!) /Cesare (unplaced) (2.15 York) McQueen/Some Magic (2.30 Bang) The Jobber (nap) (unplaced - must win soon off this mark!) /Even Bolder (third 7/1) (2.40 Sand) Nordwind/Dancewiththedevil (3.40 Bang) General Elliott (unplaced) /Halsion Chancer (unplaced) (3.50 Sand) Palomar (nb) (unplaced) /Wicked Daze (second 12/1) (4.40 York) Sovereignty (unplaced)/King Columbo (fourth) (4.55 Sal) Not My Choice (led, unplaced) /Figaro Flyer (sixth) (6.45 Wolv) Royal Premier (non-runner)/Dove Cottage (non-runner) (8.05 Sal) Out Of Nothing (led, fourth)/Athboy Auction (unplaced) (8.50 Wolv) Bid For Glory (unplaced) /Hindu Kush (third 4/1)(9.20 Wolv)
19th August: Classic Fly (third 12/1)/Bazart (unplaced) (2.05 Strat) Sandwith (fourth)/Ursus (non-runner) (2.30 Muss) Mahadee (unplaced) /Extraterrestrial (unplaced) (2.50 York) Lakeman (unplaced)/Crocodile Bay (non-runner) (3.05 Muss) Swordsman (nap) (won 4/1!)/Rash Moment (second 11/4) (forecast £15.44!) (3.15 Strat) Malcheek (fifth) /Dickie Le Davoir (unplaced) (3.40 Muss) Copperbeech (third 10/1) /Eldalil (unplaced)(4.05 York) Above Limits (unplaced)/Tawaabb (unplaced) (4.40 York) Classic Descent (unplaced) /Kimberley Downs (won 8/1!) (4.50 Muss) Young Tot (nb) (fourth - of course!)/Adjami (unplaced) (5.00 Strat). Not too bad today, with two winners and a £15 forecast!
18th August: Sohcatoa (unplaced)/Crackentorp (unplaced) (1.45 York) Weetentherty (fifth)/Pycian (fourth) (2.30 Ham) Galpin Junior (unplaced) /Rievaulx World (unplaced) (2.40 Carl) Salerosa (unplaced) /Solitary (unplaced)(3.15 Carl) Centennial (led, unplaced) /Overturn (led, unplaced) (3.25 York) Talk Of Saafend (led, unplaced)/King Of The Moors (missed break, unplaced) (3.40 Ham) Military Call (third 10/1) /Dispol Kabira (unplaced) (4.25 Carl) Kings Head (nap) (unplaced) /Regents Secret (unplaced) (4.50 Ham) Parchment (nb) (thrown in - unplaced) /Media Stars (next best - unplaced) (5.00 Carl) Roman History(fourth) /Sharp Sovereign (won 11/8) (5.20 Ham). One of those days best forgotten. This game has an incredible tendency to buoy you up one minute, then knock you down the next!
17th August: These selections were genuinely sent out today on the subscription service before 1 p.m. and you can see that they include four winners at 33/1, 14/1, 8/1 and 7/4, plus another 5/2 winner sent out a few days ago! Oldjoesaid (unplaced)/Strike Up The Band (unplaced)(1.45 York) Calabaza (unplaced - will try soon) /Shakespeare's Son (second 9/2) (2.00 Bright) Kings Approach (nap - thrown in, only had to stand up!) (fourth) /Ermyntrude (won 33/1!) (3.10 Bright) Rip Van Winkle (won 7/4) /Dick Turpin (unplaced) (3.25 York) Illuminative (led, unplaced) /Librettista (won 8/1!) (3.45 Bright) Jaahiz (unplaced) /Barista (hampered twice - fifth) (4.05 York) Charlie Cool (unplaced) /Sweet Lightning (won 14/1!) (4.40 York) Phluke (nb) (third - must win soon, but I've been saying that for months!) /Ivory Lace (non-runner) (4.55 Bright) Loyal Royal (unplaced) /Super Frank (fourth) (5.25 Bright) Elhamri (second 12/1) /Best One (fourth - beaten a whisker for third!)(5.55 Bright). Note: My tip from 11th August, Rio Royale won the 2.00 Brighton at 5/2 today.
16th August: Annia Galeria (won 9/1!) /Thewinnatakesitall (unplaced)(2.15 Wolv) Green Park (unplaced) /Baby Strange (second 12/1) (3.15 Wolv) Prince Of Thebes (nb) (unplaced) /Cobo Bay (led, unplaced) (3.30 Kemp) Cherri Fosfate (second 3/1)/Mississippian (unplaced) (3.45 Wolv) Quarrel (unplaced) /Al Farahidi (third 12/1 from 20/1) (4.00 Kemp) Williams Way (nap) (third - seven horse race, of course - I swear it could have won) /Alnwick (second 9/2) (4.30 Kemp) Buxton (second 15/2) /Shaws Diamond (fourth) (4.45 Wolv) Water Gipsy (fourth) /Excellent Day (second 10/1) (5.00 Kemp) Wavertree Warrior (ran on fourth) /Tres Froide (second 9/2) (5.15 Wolv). A 9/1 winner and seven places today. At least good priced places keep you going, but it would have been better if a few had won, as they certainly could have! And my selection from last time out, on 25th July, Perfect Ch'i, 8/1 winner of the 7.30 Yarmouth!
15th August: Option Money (nap) (pulled up - almost expected!)/Strong Coffee (third 3/1) (2.20 South) Record Breaker (unplaced)/Knight's Victory (unplaced) (2.40 Pont) The Tatling (unplaced) /Stamford Blue (second 100/30) (3.00 Bath) Planetarium (unplaced) /Chocolate Caramel (came up hacking, dropped out) (3.10 Pont) Lilly Blue (nb) (last as usual!)/Avon Castle (unplaced) (3.30 Bath) Tominator/Law To Himself (4.10 Pont) Heir To Be (fourth) /Cannon Fire (won 4/1!) (4.20 South) Celtic Dragon (unplaced - will do better soon) /Bold Cross (third 12/1) (4.30 Bath) Greek Secret/King Of Swords (third 9/2) (5.10 Pont) Donovan (unplaced) /Free To Air (last probably!)(5.20 South). Just one winner and three places today. There is nothing you can do other than pick the best rated horses, and if they don't perform, I have no control! Just the same, I am gutted!
14th August: Pearly Wey (nap) (unplaced - must try soon!) /Southandwest (unplaced) (1.50 Donc) Witchry (won 5/1!)/Zowington (unplaced) (2.45 Newm) Commando Scott (won 6/1!) /Nacho Libre (fourth) (3.25 Donc) Advanced (unplaced) /Fullandby (unplaced) (3.30 Rip) Stevie Gee (unplaced) /Nezami (fourth) (3.40 New) Aldermoor (led, unplaced) /Spirit Of Sharjah (third 9/1) (4.00 Donc) Frognal (unplaced)/Tabaret (won 10/1!) (4.35 Donc) Bon Spiel (led, unplaced)/King Supreme (4.50 Newb) Kames Park (hacked up, no room, finished fifth) /Motafarred (led most, dropped out) (5.10 Donc) Bolodenka (fourth) (nb)/Exit Smiling (led, unplaced) (5.15 Rip). Three winners today at 10/1, 6/1, and 5/1!
13th August: Angus Newz (will win one day) (fourth) /Feeling Foxy (second 8/1) (2.55 Nott) Divine Spirit (nap) (non-runner) /Ten Down (nap) (non-runner)/ Best One (non-runner) (3.30 Nott) Sgt Schultz (last)/Lang Shining (second 100/30) (2.35 Newb) Goodwood Starlight (fourth - just pipped)/Brett Vale (50/1 - unplaced) (3.10 Newb) Reel Amber (third) /Dotty Darroch (unplaced) (3.20 Newc) Zomerlust (third 5/1) /Game Lad (unplaced - next time!)(3.55 Newc) Snoqualmie Star (second 7/1) /Bahamian Music (won 10/1!) (forecast £70.51!) (4.05 Nott) Captain Royale (led most - second 12/1) /Elkhorn (unplaced) (5.05 Newc) - (He's A Humbug (unplaced) will probably win when I don't give it!) Grosse Prophet (nb) (won 8/1!) /San Antonio (unplaced - will do better soon) (5.25 Newb) Six Wives (non-runner) /Lieu Day Louie (unplaced) (5.40 Newc). Another good forecast today, including a 10/1 winner, and an 8/1 winner! A much better day, and things are beginning to fire! Contact me for your subscription!
12th August: Quince (thrown in - unplaced)/Slip (next best - unplaced) (2.10 Bev) Caranbola (won 7/2!)/Piste (unplaced) (3.15 Bev) Viking Spirit (thrown in - unplaced - next time!) /Mishrif (second 15/2) (3.25 Eps) Shy (unplaced)/Aktia (won 11/2!)(3.40 Sal) Keenes Day (won 5/2!) /Rawnaq (second 11/4) (forecast £9.80) (3.50 Bev) Majuro (fast finishing fourth) /Resurge (won 6/1!) (4.00 Eps) Miss Firefly (thrown in - unplaced)/Dualagi (well in-unplaced) (4.50 Sal) Lucayan Dancer (made no effort to compete) /Royal Applord (unplaced) (5.00 Bev) Zaif (nap) (sixth) /Grand Bay (unplaced) (5.20 Sal) Kings Point (nb) (third 5/1) /Officer Mor (led for along way, unplaced) (5.30 Bev). Four winners and a straight forecast today, which at least is a lot better.
11th August: Kheskianto (led, faded late)/Fathey (third 12/1) (2.10 Bev) Maze (second 8/1) /French Art (fourth) (3.25 Yar) Green Manalishi (again!) (fourth - b....!)/Green Park (unplaced, next time now!) (3.45 Bev) Colinca's Lad (third)/Easy Wonder (fourth) (3.55 Yar) Grazeon Gold Blend (unplaced) /Snowed Under (made ground, dropped out) (4.20 Bev) Marafong (nap) (thrown in, unplaced - what is the point of napping a horse that makes no effort?) /The Midshipmaid (unplaced)(4.30 Yar) Merrymadcap (led (usually fatal), unplaced) /Smart Endeavour (fifth) (4.40 Sal) Irish Eyes (hacking, dropped right out for no reason) /The Caped Crusader (non-runner) (4.50 Bev) Wood Fair (won 15/2 - hurrah!)/Underworld Dandy (unplaced) (5.00 Yar) Sphere (there all the way, fifth) /Grey Command (made ground, unplaced) (5.25 Bev) Rio Royale (third 9/1) (nb)/Foxtrot Alpha (won 4/1) (5.10 Sal).Well, a better finish, but still too many non-competitors for my liking! Just about all of my selections were well in contention at some point in the race.
10th August: Today's selections, with a great start, two winners at 14/1 and 12/1 in the first two selected races! Cativo Cavallino (fifth) /Salient (won 14/1!) (4.00 Ling) Is It Me (fourth) /What A Scientist (won 12/1!) (4.15 Newt) Kerry's Requiem (ran on sixth) /The Hermitage (led almost all the way, fifth, beaten about a length!) (4.30 Ling) Wild Power (fell) /Moon Bear (third 6/1) (4.45 Newt) Cave Of The Giant (unplaced - thrown in soon) /Bathwick Breeze (second 14/1) (5.15 Newt) Boo (nap) (unplaced, thrown in soon) /Kingaroo (non-runner) (5.20 Nott) Resplendent Alpha (unplaced - must try soon) / He's A Humbug (second 7/1) (7.20 Nott) Matsunosuke (thrown in, made ground, just dropped out like a light (last)!)/Star Rover (looked well there, faded to another fourth!) (7.50 Nott) Colorus (right there, did not go on) /Mansii (third 10/1) (8.20 Nott) Track Record (last) (7.35 Ffos Las) Aeroplane (nb) (last) (8.05 Ffos Las) Kingdom Of Munster (8.35 Ffos Las). The three horses that I have put (last) in blue were all best in by some distance in their races, so what does that tell you about horses running to their merits? Two winners (in the first two races) at 14/1 and 12/1 and several places today.
9th August: Dunaskin (nb) (seventh - interesting for next time) /Profits Reality (fifth) (3.00 South) Forward Feline (third 20/1) /Music Maestro (fourth) (3.15 Wolv) Angus Newz (thrown in - fourth)/La Capriosa (second 15/8) (3.30 South) Shaabek (fourth) /Greek Islands (favourite - unplaced after being in easy lead!) (3.45 Wolv) Bel Cantor (up there a long way, unplaced) /Deadly Secret (unplaced - must try soon) (4.30 South) Shannersburg (won 7/4) /Motarjm (unplaced) (4.15 Wolv) Turkish Sultan (unplaced)/Cherri Fosfate (non-runner) (4.45 Wolv) Calmdownmate (nap) (fifth - ridiculous!) /Van Bossed (got loose - unplaced of course) (5.00 South) Tres Froide (third 10/1) /Portrush Storm (unplaced) (5.15 Wolv) Rare Coincidence (led, finished last!) /Sir Sandicliffe (fifth) (5.45 Wolv). Pretty ropey again today, but must hit a few soon by the mere fact that all my selections are top-rated, and they can't keep running like nags!!
8th August: Trafalgar Square (unplaced) /Phluke (unplaced) (2.30 Winds) Daddy's Gift (second 13/2) /Fault (won 8/1!) (£54.12 forecast!) (2.50 Leics) Dispol Kabira (unplaced)/Military Call (fourth) (3.10 Red) Tasmeem (nb) (flew at the finish, but somehow finished fourth!) /Coin From Heaven (fifth) (3.40 Red) Scamperdale (unplaced) /Docofthebay (unplaced, clear best in, but taking their time!) (3.50 Leics) Folio (nap) (fourth) /Choral Festival (unplaced) (4.00 Winds) Ra Junior (nap) (non-runner) Cono Zur (second 6/4) /Kings Sabre (fourth) (4.10 Red) Black Baccara (fifth)/Maragna (unplaced) (4.50 Leics) Louphole (unplaced)/Charles Darwin (unplaced)(5.00 Winds) Musca (unplaced) /He's A Humbug (unplaced) /Ten To The Dozen e/w (missed break, unplaced) (5.10 Red) A few at the Curragh: Lac A Dancer (fourth) (3.15) Pencil Hill (won 4/1) /Takeover Bid e/w (4.45) Gist (unplaced) (5.45). Well, a very good start but a poor finish. However, the good thing is that you can be sure all of these will run much better very soon, so make a note! Believe it ot not, I actually made a decent profit on the day from about three races!
7th August: Ramona Chase (third 14/1) /Abergavenny (unplaced) (2.05 New) Smokey Oakey (unplaced - next time!)/Moheebb (unplaced) (2.20 Hay) Titan Triumph (unplaced) /Gallagher (unplaced) (3.10 New) Benandonner (third 9/2) /Aspectus (up with the pace, unplaced - will do much better soon) (3.20 Asc) Spectait (missed break, ran on) /Charlie Cool (unplaced - will do better) (3.25 Hay) Macarthur (nap) (unplaced)/Strategic Mount (unplaced) (4.30 Asc) Excusez Moi (nb) (non-runner) /Cornus (unplaced) (4.35 Hay) Danum Dancer (led, unplaced)/The History Man (unplaced) (5.10 Hay) Andorn (won 9/2) /Piermarini (unplaced) (5.20 Red) Memphis Man (unplaced)/Tenancy (led, fifth) (5.45 Hay) A few others expected to run well today: Judge And Jury (unplaced) (2.10 Asc) Bolodenka (third) (2.30 Red), White Deer (unplaced) (3.05 Red), Heron Bay (unplaced) (3.55 Asc), Qalahari (second 18/1) (5.25 New). Well another Saturday, and another almost blank day. Think I'll stop selecting on Saturdays!
6th August: Here is what I sent out today: Heir To Be (second 7/2) /Eljay's Boy (sixth) (2.20 Worcs) Sunrise Lyric (won 13/2!) /Kilmanseck (unplaced) (3.00 Bright) Briannsta (fast-finishing fourth - disgraceful!) (nap)/Norse Warrior (unplaced) (3.10 Ling) Hart Of Gold (second 6/1) /Loyal Royal (won 9/4) (£15.89 forecast!) (3.40 Ling) Soubriquet (third 11/1) /Present Glory (pulled up) (3.50 Worcs) Kings Approach (second 10/1) /Rigid (third 10/1) (4.10 Ling) Young Tot (nb) (running on fifth) /Jug Of Punch (pulled up - back it over 2m4f+) (4.20 Worcs) Petite Margot (fourth) /Carrick Oscar (third 14/1) (4.50 Worcs) Supercast (led-unplaced - next time!) /Slip (unplaced) (5.10 Ling) Foxtrot Bravo (last all the way) /Free Falling (led, unplaced) (5.30 Bright). Well, a few good results, including a forecast, but could have been much better after a good start.
5th August: Here's what I sent out today, including a 22/1 winner, and the first and second in another! Transfixed (unplaced)/Talamahana (unplaced) (2.30 Bright) Summers Target (nap) (unplaced) /Northumberland (unplaced) (2.50 Yar) Reach For The Sky (unplaced - thrown in soon) /Schoolboy Champ (third 7/1) (3.10 Hay) Resplendent Light (second 10/1) /Hawaana (won 13/2!) (forecast £69.32!) (3.30 Bright) Kenyan Cat (unplaced) /Half Sister (unplaced) (3.50 Yar) Phluke (third)/Prince Valentine (second 8/1) (4.00 Bright) Easy Wonder (unplaced) /Negotiation (won 22/1!) (4.20 Yar) Casino Night (fourth)/Highland Love (led, dropped out - how often do I say that?) (4.40 Hay) Wavertree Warrior (fifth - thrown in soon) /Western Roots (led, dropped out - will do much better off this mark!) (5.00 Bright) Mymateeric (nb) (second 11/1) /River Danube (unplaced) (5.25 Yar). A 22/1 winner and the first and second at 13/2 and 10/1 in the 3.10 Haydock, and a narrow 11/1 second!
4th August: Here is what I sent out today, including a 40/1 winner (50/1 available just before the off)!: Prince Golan (fifth)/Film Festival (unplaced) (2.10 Pont) Quince (second 12/1) (nb)/Turners Touch (unplaced) (3.00 Bright) Eastern Gift (unplaced) /Twilight Star (led, unplaced) (3.30 Bright), Geojimali (unplaced - must win soon) /Tukitinyasok (won 40/1!) /Dhhamaan (led most, unplaced - will do better next time) (3.50 Newc) King Of Swords (won 100/30) /Galpin Junior (unplaced) (4.10 Pont) Rosiliant (third 2/1) /Lady Hetherington (unplaced) (4.30 Newc) Dabbers Ridge (won 5/1!) /Royal Dignitary (led most, unplaced) (4.40 Pont) Bravely (nap) (unplaced - must show soon) /Lake Chini (second 12/1) (4.50 Newc) Vhujon (second 11/2) /Magical Speedfit (5.00 Bright) Gertmegalush (fifth) /We'll Deal Again (unplaced) (5.10 Pont) Navajo Joe (second 7/1) /Rainbow Zest (last - will do better soon)(5.20 Newc). Three winners including a 40/1 today, and a number of places, including two at 12/1.
3rd August: Selections given today: Shannersburg (second 7/2)/Lava Lamp (won 13/8) (forecast £7.10) (2.30 Catt) Garafena (fifth) /Princess Flame (fourth)(2.45 Chep) Klynch (fourth)/Wyatt Earp (led, unplaced) (3.00 Catt) Salvationist (unplaced) /Maggies Treasure (second 7/1) (3.15 Chep) Diamond Vine (won 4/1) /The Best Mode (sixth) (3.45 Chep) Azygous (unplaced) (nb)/Raccoon (second 8/1) (4.00 Catt) Lucayan Dancer (thrown in, third, ridiculous!) (4.30 Catt) Out Of Nothing (non-runner)/Dubai Gem (fourth)(4.45 Chep) Sweet Mirasol (second (head) 14/1)/Dispol Kabira (unplaced) (5.00 Catt) Bere Davis (nap) (unplaced - farcical again!) /Straight Face (unplaced)(5.15 Chep). A couple of winners, including the forecast and a few good places today, but not as good as I hoped! There is nothing we can do if they don't compete, and unfortunately connections are responsible for that!
2nd August: Here is what I gave my subscribers today: Sadlers Star (second 11/2) /Wilbury Star (fourth) (2.30 Newt) Itsthursdayalready (fourth) /Gower Sophia (second (nose) 16/1) (2.45 Rip) Von Galen (fourth) /Dasher Reilly (unplaced) 3.00 Newt) Veiled Applause (second 16/1)/City Of The Kings (won 11/1!) (£169.42 forecast!) (3.15 Rip) Marc Aurele (third 5/1) /Decision (unplaced) (3.30 Newt) Excusez Moi (ran on late for fourth)/Red Cape (unplaced) (3.45 Rip) O'Toole (fourth) /Captain Marlon (second 7/4) (4.00 Newt) Sea Cliff (sixth) /Vacario (fifth) (4.30 Newt) Capable Guest (nb) (third 16/1) /Hurlingham (second 13/2) (5.15 Rip) Monsieur (nap) (third 20/1)/Temple Place (second 16/1) (5.30 Newt). My other choice for this race, Nothing Is Forever, won at 4/1 and gave me a superb forecast and tricast (see my main Racing Info page). There is still time to subscribe (see above) and share some good wins and places!
1st August: Here is what I sent on the subscription service today: Reel Missile (led much, unplaced) /General Smith (won 12/1!) (2.00 Mkt) Apex (unplaced) /Captain Oats (unplaced) (2.10 New) Binnion Bay (fifth)/The Starboard Bow (unplaced) (2.45 New) Extra Power (unplaced) /Captain Dimitrios (second 11/2) (2.55 Chest) Wi Dud (fifth) /Doncaster Rover (unplaced) (3.30 Chest) El Presidente (third 25/1) /Ursis (led, unplaced) (3.40 Mkt) Imprimis Tagula (unplaced) /Internationaldebut (fourth) (4.05 Chest) Becqu Adoree (fourth) /Gallic Star (unplaced) (4.30 New) Nesnaas (second 12/1) /Sycho Fred (pulled up) (4.50 Mkt) Cape Royal (third 10/1) /Equuleus Pictor (unplaced)(5.00 New) Paktolos (unplaced) /Union Island (unplaced) (5.10 Chest). Started well with yet another 12/1 winner, and a few good places.
31st July: It is the weekend, when usually my results are not so good, but let's see: Meglio Ancora (sixth) /Street Entertainer (unplaced -stablemate won) (1.55 Good), Dancing Freddy (fourth) /Saucy Girl (unplaced) (2.05 Donc), Archie Rice (led, unplaced) /Lord Theo (third 13/2) (3.20 New), Crocodile Bay (unplaced) /Champain Sands (unplaced) (3.25 Thirsk), Advanced (nap) (unplaced) /Edge Closer (unplaced) (3.40 Good), Rosbay (unplaced) /Billy Dane (led most - fifth) (4.05 Thirsk), (Kimberley Downs) (non-runner)/Sir Sandicliffe (unplaced) /Bandanaman (unplaced) (4.40 Thirsk), With Hindsight (unplaced) /Style And Panache (unplaced) (4.50 Good), Barraland/Dream Express (second 14/1) (5.15 Thirsk), Lang Shining (unplaced)/Ivory Lace (unplaced) (5.25 Good), Yungaburra (won 12/1!) /All You Need (fifth) (5.45 Thirsk). Re-posted at 1.03 p.m. How many times have I tipped Yungaburra recently? I thought it was about time we had a better run!
30th July: Let's hope for a few more like those of the last two days! This afternoon's selections: Duncan (fourth) /Traffic Guard (third 16/1) (2.10 Good), Red Cape (unplaced) /Sunrise Safari (unplaced) (2.45 Good), Musca (unplaced - thrown in) /Nacho Libre (fourth - also thrown in) (3.00 Thirsk), Mujamead (third 7/2) /Shanahan (disputed, unplaced) (3.10 Bang), Spectait (unplaced) /Aspectus (travelling well right behind the winner - unplaced, should have been there) (3.25 Good), Yankee Bright (second 20/1) /Juwireya (unplaced) (4.10 Thirsk), Arumun (last) (nb)/Silmi (second 6/1) (4.20 Bang), Green Manalishi (unplaced) /Caranbola (unplaced) (4.45 Thirsk), Almaty Express (nap)/Timber Treasure (won 12/1!) (5.20 Thirsk), Tarkesar (nap) (non-runner) Bring It On Home (fifth) /Albert Park (won 14/1!) (5.30 Bang), Star Rover (third 16/1) /Goodwood Maestro (unplaced) (5.45 Good). Re-posted at 1.00 p.m. Note: I gave He's The Star as a selection on 26th July (see below) and it won today (2.25 Thirsk) at 9/1! Two other winners today at 14/1 and 12/1, which just about covers your bets at even stakes!
29th July: Today's selections: Ingleby Spirit (unplaced) /Right Step (second 40/1) (2.10 Good), The Jobber (unplaced) /The Tatling (unplaced) (2.35 Nott), Borderlescott (won 9/2) /Moorhouse Lad (led, unplaced) (2.45 Good), Scamperdale/Dragon Slayer/Donaldson (3.45 Nott), Wajir (fifth) /Tactic (unplaced) (3.25 Good), Buailteoir (nb) (won 12/1!) /Konigsbote (unplaced) (3.30 Strat), Is It Me (fourth) /Le Corvee (won 7/1!) (4.05 Strat), Rash Moment (fourth) /Glengarra (second 17/2) (4.40 Strat), Bolodenka (second 12/1)/Baltimore Jack (unplaced)(4.55 Nott), She's a Character (nap)/Rakaan (second 13/2) (5.10 Good), Matsunosuke/Berbice (5.45 Good). Posted at 1.07 p.m. Three winners, 12/1, 7/1 and 9/2, plus four places at 40/1, 12/1, 17/2 and 13/2! Hope that's better than your newspaper!
28th July: Hopefully some winners today: Baddam (ran on, seventh) /Enjoy The Moment (unplaced) (2.10 Good), Back To Paris (fourth) /Count Ceprano (won 5/2) (2.35 Red), Life And Soul (fourth 20/1) /Isabella Gem (unplaced) (4.00 Good), Sunday City (won 8/1!) /The Duke's Speech (fourth) (4.05 Perth), Ballinteni (non-runner) /Fujin Dancer (second 7/4) (4.20 Red), Tiger King (nb) (non-runner) /Storm Prospect (fourth) (4.40 Perth), Top Jaro (unplaced) /Mr Chocolate Drop (won 14/1!) (4.55 Red), Seradim (second 8/1) /Flapper (right there, dropped out) (5.10 Good), Maolisa (won 11/2!) /Moscow Mischief (fourth) (5.15 Perth), Klynch (nap) (sixth) /Carnival Dream (third 50/1!) (5.30 Red), Coasting (unplaced) /Thebes (fifth) (5.45 Good), Dream Express/Greek Secret (6.05 Red). Posted at 1.25 p.m. A better day, with four winners (14/1, 8/1, 11/2 and 5/2), and a number of places, including 50/1 and 20/1.
27th July: A few for this afternoon: Ramona Chase (unplaced) /Jo'burg (unplaced) (2.10 Good), Rosewood Lad (unplaced) /Always Dixie (disputed most, unplaced) (2.30 Bev), Fencing Master (fifth) /Theology (sixth) (2.45 Good), Dunaskin (last) /Maybeme (fourth) (3.05 Bev), Finjaan/Balthazaars Gift (3.25 Good), Boy Blue/Carnivore (3.40 Bev), Benandonner (fourth 20/1) /Mambo Spirit (fifth) /Huzzah (unplaced) (4.35 Good), King Of Swords (unplaced)/Rio Sands (second sh/hd 40/1) (4.50 Bev), Parchment (fourth) /Mississippian (clear lead, unplaced) (5.25 Bev), Classic Vintage (unplaced) /Sentry Duty (third 11/1) (5.40 Good), Emperor's Well (sixth) /Grethel (unplaced) (6.00 Bev). Posted at 1.40 p.m. A few good places, but I've had better days! You can't win with horses that are not wanted on the day.
26th July: This afternoon's top-rated: Bahama Baileys (unplaced) /Bertie Southstreet (won 6/1!) (2.15)Yar), Landucci (unplaced) /Doctors Cave (unplaced) (2.30 Wolv), Provost (second 7/1) /Guildenstern (unplaced) (3.00 Wolv), He's The Star (unplaced) (won 9/1 30th July) /Prophet In A Dream (second 13/2) (3.30 Wolv), Hustle (unplaced) /Malcheek (third) (3.45 Yar), Barataria (nb) (sixth) /Easy Wonder (third 20/1) (4.15 Yar), Yungaburra (led much, unplaced)/Loyal Royal (second 16/1) (4.30 Wolv), Green Manalishi (nap)/Angus Newz (4.45 Yar), St Savarin (sixth) /Dubburg (unplaced) (5.30 Wolv), Stage Acclaim (won evens) /Snowberry Hill (third) (5.15 Yar), Flighty Fellow (unplaced) /Queen Of Thebes (unplaced) (6.00 Wolv). Posted at 12.13 p.m. Two winners, a number of places and a lot of disappointing horses. A typical day, which you get used to!
25th July: Today's top-rated: Moody Tunes (second 3/1) /Kashimin (fourth) (2.25 Carl), Regal Lyric (made ground, unplaced) (nb)/Winged Farasi (fourth) (2.40 Pont), Hartshead (unplaced) /Geojimali (unplaced) (3.00 Carl), Sea Land/Rowan Lodge (non-runner) (3.15 Pont), Avow(unplaced)/Perfect Ch'i (unplaced) (3.25 Asc), Kings Head (unplaced) /Film Festival (won 14/1!) (3.35 Carl), Dishdasha (unplaced) /Credit Swap (unplaced) (4.00 Asc), Reach For The Sky (unplaced) /Dancing Freddy (second 6/1) (4.10 Carl), Stevie Gee (won 17/2) /Orpsie Boy (unplaced) (4.25 Pont), Record Breaker/Ouster (4.35 Asc), Matsunosuke (nap) (second 33/1)/Hoh Hoh Hoh (unplaced)(5.10 Asc), Hot Rod Mamma (hacking, fifth)/Leaving Alone (third 13/2) (5.20 Carl). Posted at 11.42 a.m. Not too bad, a couple of winners at 14/1 and 17/2, a 33/1 place at one quarter the odds, and one or two others.
24th July: It's a Saturday, and a lot to pick from today! A lot of good bets, but will they win? Dabbers Ridge (third 16/1) /Bomber Command (led, unplaced) (1.30 Asc), Classic Punch (won 5/2!)/Cwm Rhondda (unplaced) (2.15 Newm), Musaafer (led, fifth)/Spa's Dancer (unplaced) (3.15 Asc), Waveband (second 13/2) /Absa Lutte (unplaced) (3.20 Newm), Damika (unplaced) /Damien (sixth) (3.40 York), Advanced (unplaced) /Gallagher (sixth) (3.50 Asc), Beckermet (nap) (unplaced)/ Game Lad (second 11/1) (4.05 Newc), Palomar (fifth) /Wicked Daze (won 12/1!) (4.45 York), Van Bossed (unplaced) (nb)/Lakeman (fourth) (5.15 Newc), Bold Marc (unplaced) /Spiritofthewest (unplaced)(5.20 York), Avertuoso (unplaced)/Divine Spirit (third 16/1) (5.50 Newc), Orpen Wide/Bourse (6.20 Newc). That should be enough to go on with! Re-posted with additions at 1.15 p.m. A couple of winners and a few places, but a typical Saturday for me!
23rd July: This afternoon's selections: Bell's Ocean (unplaced - does it matter?) /Emeralds Spirit (won 50/1!) (2.00 Thirsk), Dasher Reilly (another rubbish run - yes!?)/Sahara Prince (unplaced)/Scalini's (unplaced) (2.20 South), Cute N You Know It (fifth) (2.55 South), Blue Angel (unplaced) /Chachamaidee (missed break, second 8/1) (3.20 Asc), Winter Star (non-runner) /Haka Dancer (bad mistake - third) (3.30 South), Centennial (unplaced) /Sohcatoa (unplaced) (3.55 Asc), Alph (won 7/1!)/Is It Me (third 7/1) (4.40 South), Ensigns Trick (led, unplaced)/Clumber Place (third 8/1) (4.55 Thirsk), Red Somerset(nb) (clear lead, unplaced) /Avonrose (won 9/2!) (5.05 Asc), Chrysander (non-runner) /Reel Missile (third) (5.15 South), King Of Swords (nap) (third 5/1)/Blessed Place (unplaced) (5.30 Thirsk). Posted at 12.33 p.m. That's 3 winners at 50/1, 7/1 and 9/2, 4 places and 2 non-runners.
22nd July: Boo (fourth)/Richo (hacking behind, unplaced) (2.35 Utt), War Of The Roses (second 9/2) /Looks The Business (fifth) (2.55 Bath), Three Ships (nb) (won 9/1!)/Edgefour (second 4/1) (forecast £42.69!) (3.10 Utt), Flyinflyout (unplaced) /Fever Tree (second 9/4) (3.30 Bath), Captain Macarry (led most, fourth) /Whistleinthewind (non-runner) (3.55 Sand), Force To Spend (third 16/1 - I didn't know it would be a 7 horse race!) /Dancing Poppy (unplaced) (4.05 Bath), Quincy Des Pictons/Red Jester (second 7/2) (4.50 Utt), Art Market (nap) (unplaced) /Calabaza (unplaced) /Lastkingofscotland (fourth) (5.00 Sand), Witchry (third 12/1) /Like For Like (unplaced) (Stamford Blue non-runner) (5.10 Bath), Sir Tamburlane(unplaced) /Miss Galross (pulled up) (5.20 Utt), Avongate (fifth)/Leleyf (fourth)(5.40 Bath). Re-posted at 11.40 a.m. I have underlined the fourth places, because I think they are taking the p...! That is the ultimate insult for the form student, as no return for hard work!
21st July: Itzacliche (led, unplaced) /Bathwick Breeze (fifth) (2.20 Worcs), Box Of Frogs e/w (unplaced) (2.40 Catt), Fromsong (unplaced) /Not My Choice (unplaced) (3.00 Ling), Shergill (won 9/1!) /Penric (u/r) (3.20 Worcs), Island Legend (third 10/1) /Figaro Flyer (unplaced) (3.30 Ling), Mullglen (unplaced) /Mey Blossom (second 7/2) (3.40 Catt), Golden Square/Rince Donn (3.50 Worcs), Almaty Express/Captain Royale (4.10 Catt), Marked Man (12/1 winner!) /Young Tot (fifth) (4.20 Worcs), Galpin Junior (won 11/4)/Raccoon (second 9/1) (forecast given in the right order, paying £26.50!) (4.40 Catt), Deep Reflection (won 8/1!) /Roisins Prince (unplaced) (4.50 Worcs), Parchment (hacking, unplaced) /Marino Prince (fourth) (5.10 Catt), Kipchak (unplaced) /Copperwood (third 5/1) (5.30 Ling), Nobel (second 10/1) /Monsieur (fifth) (5.50 Worcs). Four winners and five places!
20th July: This afternoon's selections; He's A Humbug (fourth) /Sweet Applause (unplaced) (2.45 Yar), Albacocca (won 13/2!) /Polebrook (third - seven horse race) (3.15 Yar), Mutadarrej (third 7/2) /Williams Way (unplaced) (3.30 Ffos), Al Rayanah (third 20/1) /Chantilly Dancer (unplaced) (3.45 Yar), Huzzah (last) /Zubova (fourth) (4.00 Ffos), Norcroft (nap) (clear lead, unplaced) /This Ones For Eddy (unplaced) (4.15 Yar), Westwood (third) /Memphis Man (fourth) (4.30 Ffos), Librettista (fourth) (4.45 Yar), Gold Ring (last) /Gandalf (second) (5.00 Ffos), Russian Rocket (nb) (last) /Bookiesindex Boy (fifth) (5.15 Yar). Note that I also fancy Valdan (non-runner) in the 5.00 Ffos Las if either or both of the others does not perform.
Bangor: Donovan (last) (nb)/Dunkelly Castle (second 5/2) (6.10), Sunday City (unseated) /Good Company (fourth)(6.40), Magical Legend (third)/Call Me Mulligan (fourth) (7.10), Totoman (won 2/1) /King Of The Moors (non-runner) (7.40), Whimper (fourth) /My Condor (non-runner)(8.10), Tarkesar (unplaced) /Bajan Sunshine (non-runner) (8.40), Mujamead (nap) (third 8/1) /Humourous (non-runner) (9.10). Posted at 12 noon. Quite a few non-runners, which rather ruined the selections.
19th July: Today's selections: Cold Quest(nb)(last) /King's Jester (unplaced) (3.00 Ayr), Crocodile Bay (unplaced)/Primo Way (fourth) (3.30 Ayr), A Pocketful Of Rye (second 12/1)/Watch Chain (won 13/2!) (3.45 Yar), King's Head (nap) (non-runner) /Ohana (unplaced) (4.00 Ayr), Spinning Waters (third 7/1)/Mayfair's Future (second 13/2) (4.15 Yar), Cheveton (third 6/1) /Wi Dud (unplaced) (4.30 Ayr), Commando Scott (unplaced) /River Falcon (fourth) (5.00 Ayr), Reach For The Sky (second 28/1) /The Human League (heavily gambled - unplaced) (5.30 Ayr), The Two G's (unplaced) /Thewinnatakesitall (second 8/1) (6.00 Ayr). A winner and a few good places today (including a forecast in the 3.30 Ayr).
18th July: Royal Indulgence (unplaced) /Efidium (fifth) (2.40 Red), Gower Sophia (fourth) /On The Piste (second 16/1) (3.10 Red), Whataboutya (third 14/1) /Sea Wall (won 20/1!) (3.20 Strat), Procas De Thaix (pulled up)/Quaddick Lake (fourth) (3.30 Newt), Ballinteni (won 5/2) /Kashimin (unplaced) (3.45 Red), Pauillac (unplaced) /Strong Coffee (won 25/1!) (4.00 Newt), Red Cape (third 5/2) /Just Sam (second 8/1) (Tabaret non-runner) (4.20 Red), Tampa Boy (won 11/2) /Chevy To The Levy (unplaced) (4.25 Strat), Risk Challenge (fifth) /Apache Dawn (non-runner) (4.55 Strat), Tres Froide (non-runner) /Boy Racer (unplaced) (5.20 Red). Just shows when they try, they win! Not too bad today, a 25/1 winner, a 20/1 winner, an 11/2 winner, a 5/2 winner, a 16/1 place, a 14/1 place and an 8/1 place!
17th July: Nordwind (unplaced) /Acambo (unplaced) (2.00 Mkt), Becue Adoree (unplaced) /Snoqualmie Girl (second 10/1) (Gallic Star non-runner) (2.30 Newm), Amary/Ella Gorrie Mou (2.45 Newb), Royal Record/Hill Of Miller (2.55 Rip), Special Envoy (broke down) /Corkage (unplaced) (3.05 Mkt), Rosbay (unplaced) /Moheebb (unplaced) (3.25 Rip), Chaussini (unplaced) /Kerrys Requiem (unplaced) (3.30 Newm), Silverburn (fourth 18/1) /Stan (unplaced) (3.35 Mkt), Bolodenka (sixth) /Jackson (unplaced) (Cara's Request non-runner) (4.35 Rip), Swordsman (unplaced) /Graylyn Ruby (unplaced) (5.05 Newb), Sea Crest (fourth) /Chushka (won 11/4) (5.10 Rip), Tabaret (unplaced) /Rievaulx World (unplaced) (5.15 Newm), Wee Forbees (sixth) /Nesnaas (unplaced) (5.20 Mkt), Peter Tchaikovsky/Top Jaro (5.40 Rip). That's plenty of losers for one day! Note: Judgethemoment (4.40 Newm) and Indian Pipe Dream (4.45 Mkt) should win if wanted, but you never know in small races!
16th July: Too many maiden races for my liking today, but a few other selections: Fair Bunny (unplaced) /Cookie Galore (unplaced) (2.10 Nott), Highland Warrior (unplaced) /Northern Dare (unplaced) (2.50 Hay), Tasmeem (unplaced) /Dancing Red Devil (third 25/1) (3.30 Hay), Silver Symphony (unplaced) /Love Action (third 9/1) (3.45 New), Rainbow Mirage (unplaced) /San Antonio (unplaced) (3.55 Nott), Peopleton Brook (unplaced) /The Jobber (unplaced) (4.20 New), Kings Point (unplaced) /Timber Treasure (unplaced) (4.40 Hay), Sohcatoa (unplaced) /Strategic Mission (unplaced) (4.55 New), Ra Junior (fourth)/Cool Barranca (third) (5.15 Hay).
15th July: Probably can't equal or improve on yesterday, but here goes: Mr Macattack (fourth) /Hobson (fifth) (2.10 Leics), Risk Runner (third 13/2)/Kind Heart (second 5/2) (2.30 Cart), Galpin Junior (third 18/1) /Bonnie Prince Blue (second 11/4) (2.50 Hamilton), Lukie Victor (unplaced) /Peak Seasons (second 11/1) (3.05 Cart), Royal Holiday (unplaced)/Catbells (unplaced) (3.25 Leics), Petite Margot (fourth)/Parc Na Gcapall (non-runner) (3.40 Cart), Klynch (unplaced) /Geojimali (unplaced) (4.35 Ham), Rare Coincidence (won 10/1!)/Cannon Fire (second 4/1) (4.50 Cart), Zaif (fifth)/Marino Prince (fourth) (5.00 Leics), Santiago Atitlan (unplaced)/Lake Chini (fourth) (5.10 Ham), Peopleton Brook (fourth) /Tag Team (led, unplaced) (5.30 Leics). If you don't like Graham tipping you, finish fourth or fifth (hehe)!
14th July: This afternoon's top-rated: Swordsman (second 16/1) (2.30 Ling), Tora Petcha (unplaced)/Holoko Heights (won 9/2) (2.40 Utt), Lindoro (third 9/4)/Musca (second 22/1) (2.50 Catt), The Duke's Speech (second 16/1)/Cadoulitique (unplaced) (3.10 Utt), Film Festival (second 7/4) /Lucayan Dancer (fifth)(3.20 Catt), Balladeer (second 25/1) /Triggernometry (unplaced) (3.40 Utt), Heretoeternity (unplaced) /Cinaman (second 7/2) (4.10 Utt), Danceintothelight (second 11/1) /Lava Lamp (unplaced) (4.20 Catt), Docofthebay (unplaced) /Benandonner (won 7/1!) (4.30 Ling), Favours Brave (second 5/1)/Erdeli (bad mistake, fourth) (4.40 Utt), George Benjamin (won 2/1)/Viking Warrior (second 7/4) (4.50 Catt), Dream Number/Faithful Duchess (8/1 third) (5.00 Ling). Note that Tislaam (third) is best in on past performances for the 4.50 Catterick, but not sure if it will win on these terms.
13th July: Today's top-rated: Almaty Express (unplaced) /Best One (won 12/1!) (2.10 Bright), Jupiter Fidius (won 8/1!)/Saxby (third 4/1) (2.30 Bev), Forest Dane (fifth) (2.40 Bright), Ninth House (unplaced) /Kings Sabre (unplaced) (3.00 Bev), Palomar (third 10/1)/They All Laughed (unplaced) (3.30 Bev), Easy Wonder/Prince Valentine (fourth)(3.40 Bright), Reddy To Star (unplaced) /Sophies Beau (unplaced) (4.00 Bev), Rosy Dawn (second 13/2) /Farncombe (unplaced) (4.10 Bright), Tournedos (unplaced) /Welcome Approach (fifth) (4.30 Bev), Le Corvee (won 7/2) /Turners Touch (hacking, unplaced!) (4.40 Bright), Azygous (unseated rider - prat!)/Divine Spirit (fourth) (5.00 Bev), Royal Composer (second 14/1) /Emperor's Well (unplaced) (5.30 Bev).
12th July: I have included a few from Ireland today, as the UK selection is limited: The Bear (won 6/1)/Mandarin Spirit (third 13/2) (2.30 Ayr), Faynita (unplaced) /Invincible Vibes (unplaced) (2.40 Dundalk), Rothesay Dancer (unplaced)/Requisite (third 11/2)(3.00 Ayr), James Pollard (unplaced) /Aragall (second 11/4) (3.20 Ffos), Captain Imperial (led, unplaced) /Carlitos Spirit (third 4/1) (3.30 Ayr), Scopey (fifth) /Alf Tupper (unplaced) (4.10 Dun), Deal Clincher (unplaced)/Talk Of Saafend (second 11/1) (4.30 Ayr), Diamondgeezer Luke (unplaced) (4.50 Ffos), Akram (unplaced)/Matters At Hand (unplaced) (5.10 Dun), Vital Plot (sixth) (5.40 Dun).
11th July: Three jumps meetings today, which should mean better results, but don't hold your breath! Today's top-rated: Lukie Victor (unplaced) /My Condor (led, unplaced) (2.20 South), Take A Mile (slipped up)/Cherokee Star (also slipped up!) (2.30 Strat), Stumped/Tout Regulier (won 3/1)(3.00 Strat), Dasher Reilly (last, almost as expected)(3.20 South), Stan (pulled up)/Storm Of Applause (unplaced) (3.30 Strat), Follow On(unplaced) /Catch The Perk (last) (3.40 Perth), Donovan (unplaced) /Orion Express (made ground, unplaced) (4.20 South), Sahara Prince (in front at the last, fourth) /Barton Sun (won 7/1 from 12/1) (4.30 Strat), Front Rank (second 14/1) /Guerilla (unplaced) (4.40 Perth), Treasury Counsel (second 7/2)/Vicentio (unplaced) (4.50 South), Sadlers Star (unplaced)/Blue Express (fifth) (5.00 Strat).
10th July: River Falcon e/w (unplaced) (2.00 York), Mujaadel (unplaced)/Billie Dane (led most, unplaced) (2.30 York), Barastar (fourth) (2.35 Nott), Carcinetto (unplaced) /Dragon Slayer (unplaced) (2.45 Chest), Snoqualmie Boy (disputed lead, unplaced) /Jo'burg (second 7/1) (3.30 Asc), Vhujon (won 7/4) /King Of Swords (third, just pipped for the forecast) (3.10 Nott), Mojave Moon (unplaced) (3.40 York), Inchnadamph (unplaced - nap next time) (3.55 Chest), Hilbre Court (unplaced) /Eastern Gift (won 6/1!) (4.35 Nott), Rowe Park (won 10/1!) (4.40 Asc), Wyatt Earp (5.05 Chest), Brandywell Boy (won 7/1!) /Berbice (fourth) (5.15 Asc).
9th July: Selections: Gallagher (unplaced)/Advanced (unplaced) (2.35 Newmarket), Jaconet (unplaced) (2.45 York), Urban Poet (unplaced) (3.00 Asc), Showcasing (unplaced) (3.10 New), Fishforcompliments (second 6/1) (nb)/Zomerlust (fourth 12/1) (3.20 York), Victorian Bounty (unplaced) (4.10 Asc), Wise Dennis (sixth)/Baylini (fifth) (4.45 Asc), Bon Spiel (e/w)/Mull of Dubai (4.55 New), Bravely/Highland Warrior (5.05 York), Sgt Schultz (nap) (5.20 Asc).
5th July 2010 (+ alternatives): Spic N Span (led much)/Matterofact (third) (3.00 Bath), Warrior Nation (led much)/Forty Thirty (unplaced) (3.30 Bath), Ginolad (pulled up - well it was one of my dark horses)/Mr Ed (fifth, ran on)(3.45 Newt), Crathorne (won 20/1)/Shore Thing (second 9/4) (4.15 Newt), Smart Endeavour (third)/Unlimited (unplaced)(4.30 Bath), Knightsbridge Hill (finished like a rocket)/Captain Marlon (third 12/1) (4.45 Newt), Yurituni (second)/Mrs Mogg (third) (5.00 Bath), Nothing Is Forever (led most again, fourth this time)/Medicean (unplaced)(5.15 Newt), Caribbean Coral (hacking/unplaced)/Loyal Royal (right there on rail/unplaced) (5.30 Bath).
6th July 2010: Divertimenti (second)/Song Of Praise (fourth) (2.15 Wolv), Calmdownmate (unplaced) /Silver Hotspur (unplaced) (2.45 Wolv), Epic/River Ardeche (third 14/1) (3.00 Pont), Red Kestrel (unplaced)/Kansai Spirit (fifth) (3.15 Wolv), Leleyf (unplaced) /Tillys Tale (third 25/1) (3.30 Pont), Full Victory (third)/Bookiebasher Babe (3.45 Wolv), Please Sing (second)/Tropical Paradise (third)(4.00 Pont), Dickie Le Davoir (unplced)/Green Manalishi (unplaced) (4.30 Pont), Crocodile Bay (won 13/2)/Guildenstern (second 8/1) (5.15 Wolv), Danceintothelight (third) (5.30 Pont).
7th July: Don't Tell Mary (unplaced)/Seeking Dubai (unplaced) (1.30 New), Mister Hughie (unplaced) /Take Ten (fourth 22/1) (2.00 New), Just The Tonic (won 4/1)/Merchant Of Medici (third) (2.50 Catt), Act Of Kalanisi (third)/Bergonzi (won 100/30) (3.20 Catt), Yarra River (third 9/2) /Pippbrook Minister (unplaced) (Takajan N/R) (3.30 Ling), Reach For The Sky (third)/The Hermitage (second) (3.55 Catt), Mata Keranjang/Sing Sweetly (third 6/1) (4.20 New), Dhhamaan (won 9/1!) /Fathey (unplaced) (4.30 Catt), Brave Ghurka (fifth) /Flyinflyout (unplaced) (4.40 Ling), Nuit Sombre (fifth - ridiculous)/Rainbow Bay (unplaced) (5.05 Catt), Valmari (non-runner)/Astral Flower (second) (5.15 Ling), Hurricane Hymnbook (non-runner) /Jake The Snake (non-runner) (5.30 New).
8th July: I will provide just one selection for most races today, as that will mean less losers if both lose in the same race. At the same time it may mean missing a winner! Pytheas (cantering, third 8/1) (2.10 Folk), Aquarian Spirit (unplaced) (2.35 New), Carcinetto (nb) (unplaced) (2.55 War), Ten Down (last - next time!) (3.20 Folk), State Fair (unplaced) (3.30 War), Indian Trail (unplaced)/Tabaret (made ground, unplaced) (4.55 New), Ivory Lace (nap) (unplaced -ugh!) (5.05 Folk), Memphis Man e/w (fifth) (4.40 War), Yurituni (fifth) /Morgan's Choice (second 25/1) e/w (5.15 War).