meldettori

Used to tip professionally in the early 2000's, now doing it just for fun. I enjoy mostly horse racing (fav. horses include Kazzia, Goldikova, Bogart, Sky Lantern), football, tennis and US Sports. I like writing anything from a novel to a couple of poems and songs. Multitasking in writing is the best supplier when you get that inspiration rush!

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18 August 2025

20:00 Leeds v Everton

Draw

50 WIN

@3.40

Open

Leeds are hoping to improve on their transfers just a little bit, but defensively have signed a couple of players, including a goalie as well. Everton, with the new stadium momentum, might be keen on staying in the Premiership come the end of the season. A draw to begin proceedings is a cautious approach from both teams.

01:03 01:03 Del Mar

Prancingthruparis

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

A fair filly who bagged a stakes at Santa Anita earlier in March. Goes well under Ayuso. Chance taken on the Sir Prancealot 4-year-old filly to go one better than last time under Juan Hernandez (who switches to another filly).

17 August 2025

22:00 22:00 Del Mar

Later Than Planned

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.50

Win

125

This Cotai Glory colt might be more street-wise the second time out, now in the hands of Rispoli. Changes scenery from The Curragh over to the USA. Owners have had a few winners here and at Santa Anita.

21:05 TB Rays @ SF Giants

SF Giants

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.77

Win

19:10 BAL Orioles @ HOU Astros

HOU Astros

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.77

Lose

-50

18:35 MIA Marlins @ BOS Red Sox

BOS Red Sox

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.40

Lose

-50

15:42 3:42 Pontefract

Hold A Dream

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.50

Lose

-50

Capitalized on two good runner-up positions before winning at the third time of asking last year in September. Two other 2nd places this year in high-grade contests out of 4. Still could give a good account of herself.

14:00 Nottm Forest v Brentford

Nottm Forest

50 WIN

@2.10

Win

Forest kicking off their 2025-26 campaign with a home match vs Brentford. Much is expected of Forest this season with a few good signings, NDoye, Jair, Igor Jesus etc. Forest beat the Bees 2-0 away in December of 2024.

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00:10 BAL Orioles @ HOU Astros

HOU Astros

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.74

Win

00:10 CHI White Sox @ KC Royals

KC Royals

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.71

Win

16 August 2025

22:30 Rosario Central v Deportivo Riestra

Rosario Central

50 WIN

@1.75

Lose

-50

Enzo Copetti

First Goalscorer

50 WIN

@6.50

Lose

-50

Copetti is a menace in the adversary's box, making plays and sometimes scoring. He was on target, scoring once for his team when I tipped him. Instead of Di Maria scoring again as a senior member of the squad, the chance was taken with Enzo.

22:05 22:05 Colonial Downs

Souper Attentive

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.50

Lose

-50

This level represents a further drop in level for the Kitten's Joy gelding, and Ben Curtis will saddle for the first time. This combination may bring about an overdue success, if overcoming a high draw.

21:05 21:05 Colonial Downs

Bottle Rocket

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@2.87

Lose

-50

Paco Lopez was saddling last time out at this very level and only had the grey Roman Candle 3rd on that occasion. A winner prior at a slightly lower level, this Bottle Rocket may smarten up and continue winning ways on turf, as also a winner of a Maiden and slightly higher level than this at Del Mar last year.

17:30 17:30 Colonial Downs

Miss Serafina

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@8.00

Lose

-50

Proved consistent in the earlier half of this year for the previous yard. Has to up her game, however, just 4th of 8 last time out upon debut for the new yard, but lowered in level a bit and should help.

16:00 4:00 Deauville

Rosetta Stone

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

A course and distance winner on two occasions over the last two years. Returns to the polytrack for the first time since last year, so chances again.

15:00 Blackburn v Birmingham

Birmingham

50 WIN

@2.25

Win

Birmingham's team is going to roll again, as Rovers aren't firing on all cylinders yet. They lost last week, while Birmingham won.

15:00 Blackpool v Huddersfield

Huddersfield

50 WIN

@2.38

Lose

-50

Blackpool: two matches, two defeats; Huddersfield: two matches, two wins, top of the table. Huddersfield are confident at the start of this season, and would go all out to secure a third consecutive win.

15:00 Brighton v Fulham

Brighton

50 WIN

@2.00

Lose

-50

Both teams have had solid friendlies this summer. Head to head, Fulham had the better of the argument this millennium so far. Brighton, who have a better squad, found it hard to beat Fulham at home, the last time being in 2016. So, expecting better from the seaside team.

15:00 Bristol City v Charlton

Bristol City

50 WIN

@1.91

Lose

-50

City looked impressive beating Sheffield United on Opening Day, so much so they are top of the Championship. They are facing newly promoted Charlton, and although Charlton won at home 1-0 vs Watford, this is another level Charlton are going to experience.

15:00 Leyton Orient v Stockport

Stockport

50 WIN

@2.55

Lose

-50

Stockport had the better argument when facing Orient, and they are winners of two in a row at the start of this season in League One. Orient do have one win out of two, but it's the experience of County I'm leaning on.

15:00 Sunderland v West Ham

Draw

50 WIN

@3.20

Lose

-50

Sunderland could surprise here with the likes of Mayenda or Isidor (on the bench). West Ham has some experienced players and wouldn't give up without a fight to the newly promoted side.

15:00 Tottenham v Burnley

Tottenham

50 WIN

@1.53

Win

Spurs had the upper hand in this fixture in the last few years, winning 4 in a row in the league or FA Cup. The home side have had their issues, though, yet the likes of Johnson and Gray and the rest could hand Tottenham their first win of the season.

12:30 Aston Villa v Newcastle

Aston Villa

50 WIN

@2.35

Lose

-50

Villa have got a better-looking squad with experience, and they may end up clobbering Newcastle, who have their new signing Elang from Forest upfront. Isak is not in the Newcastle side, and they'll miss his goal efficiency.

12:30 Derby v Coventry

Coventry

50 WIN

@2.30

Win

Coventry won in midweek in the Carabao Cup at home, and Derby actually advanced on penalties in their respective game. But this time around, after a defeat on Opening Day, Derby could smarten up from that against a very potent Coventry side, but one who is yet to work out the final details. It's possible Lampard has something up his sleeve. The visitors may cash in on this.

12:30 Wrexham v West Brom

Wrexham

50 WIN

@2.75

Lose

-50

The newly promoted Wrexham would have expected at least a draw at Southampton last week. But it is going to be a home game for them this time around, and although the opposition is tough, they should deliver on the back of their transfers and win their home opener.

02:01 02:01 Del Mar

Dirty Words

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

The gelding returns after a break of over 140 days, and this is an easier assignment than when near last at Santa Anita when last seen. Got 6th of 11 on debut here at Del Mar last year.

00:28 00:28 Remington Park

Elusive Power

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Trainer and jockeys are due a win since June and have a good chance on this runner, who will have a second outing after a break. Won once after a break, second on another, so building on the previous run at a track where he had the wins should bring him in a good light.

00:10 MIA Marlins @ BOS Red Sox

BOS Red Sox

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.61

Win

00:02 00:02 Del Mar

Goatski

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.25

Lose

-50

A debut second at Santa Anita over 6 and a half, but more like midfield at odds on last time out, stepping up to a mile at this track. This is take two for a Vronski filly who will have the same jockey as that debut second, replacing Rispoli on board.

00:00 00:00 Remington Park

Magna Tap

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@2.88

Win

Returns from a 140-plus days break and was so much better in 2024 than this year in 3 runs. Surely has got better performances in him and yard's winningmost jockey on board to boost.

15 August 2025

23:45 PHI Phillies @ WAS Nationals

PHI Phillies

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.53

Win

23:00 23:00 Del Mar

Trusty Rusty

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Runs fairly consistently without winning these days, but a change of stables could do wonders. A lively outside contender for a fair trainer now, and Juan Hernandez on board.

17:15 5:15 Newmarket

Sudbury Hill

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

The Cota Glory gelding won last time out at the second time of asking. Interestingly, KT O'Neill returns to the saddle. The horse failed to win on debut under KT. Now that it is a winner, it has got more going for him and could be on a double.

15:50 3:50 Epsom Downs

Harlington

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Won for the first time on turf, after a couple of good all-weather wins up until that point. A fair claimer on board who has more wins in the month of August over the past year. In a tight contest, this could progress further.

01:07 01:07 Del Mar

Defiance

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

A Curlin filly who is also a winner on debut earlier this year. Jockey Irco Demuro is on the saddle for the second time straight, and he led the filly to 3rd after a break last time out. Also steps up in trip to 11 furlongs. Pace and jockey could be key for the Mandella-trained 4-year-old.

00:07 00:07 Del Mar

Case Hit

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Twice the runner-up, this 3-year-old filly won on debut in 2024 at Santa Anita over this distance. Rispoli was last time out on board when runner-up over this course and distance.

14 August 2025

22:00 22:00 Del Mar

Reno

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Reno is looking for a third-time lucky kind of experience. Improved for second place after a 7th on debut at Saratoga, but that last run was over course and distance. Juan Hernandez first time on the saddle.

16:00 Lucia Bronzetti vs Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff

Win Match

50 WIN

@1.10

Win

Coco met Lucia in 2024 at Indian Wells and won, confirming an earlier win on clay in the head-to-head. Coco should have plenty going for her on a US court.

14:40 2:40 Beverley

Harswell River

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Switches from a left-handed track (Thirsk, in which she went down by a head last time out) to a right-handed track. Given she was leaning left there, perhaps luck would have it the horse will be more manageable from the saddle for Jason Hart, who returns on top of this filly for the first time since May when she only had her second race.

01:30 Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anna Kalinskaya

Ekaterina Alexandrova

Win Match

50 WIN

@1.53

Lose

-50

In 6 encounters with Kalinskaya, Alexandrova proved a notch above her Russian compatriot. Another opportunity for Ekaterina now, even though she's 4 years older at 30 years of age.

00:10 BOS Red Sox @ HOU Astros

HOU Astros

Money Line

50 WIN

@1.67

Win

13 August 2025

22:44 22:44 Saratoga

Delightful Darling

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Thrown into the deep end on debut at Churchill Downs in a high-level maiden, but Jose Ortiz brought her to 2nd place. Then another 2nd, but on sloppy here at Saratoga. Now finds herself at the third time of asking, trying to win a race and is the one with experience.

22:07 22:07 Saratoga

Disco Star

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.25

Lose

-50

This is sort of keeping it at this level without winning. Got close on a couple of occasions, but experience in these stakes should count for plenty. Mark Casse is the trainer, and connections are shrewd to keep him in a 3rd New York Stallion Stakes.

10:30 South Melbourne v Auckland FC

Auckland FC

50 WIN

@1.50

Win

12 August 2025

20:50 20:50 Thistledown

Gray Day

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.00

Win

200

Winner of a claimer of this nature and ought to be on the premises ready to pounce for Barbarian in the saddle. The trainer is, however, 0-25 in the last 14 days, though regular jockey aboard.

19:30 Middlesbrough v Doncaster

Middlesbrough

50 WIN

@1.65

Lose

-50

19:30 Newport County v Millwall

Millwall

50 WIN

@1.40

Win

19:20 19:20 Thistledown

Crack A Smile

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Put up a top-notch speed in her first workout at the end of July. Not so tenacious last time out from just 3 runners. A shrewd yard and gets the tentative nod.

15:15 3:15 Carlisle

Paper Doll

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 6.00 used instead of 4.50 takenBOG

@6.00

Win

250

Going up in trip with regards to winning two outings back, but it is nothing compared to 16 furlongs last time out. The 14 furlongs is the trip today and could have been in the middle of a hat-trick by today, were it not short of room at Newcastle, but returns to turf today. Rowan Scott continues aboard.

14:45 2:45 Carlisle

Glory Hyde

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@8.00

Lose

-50

A winner from this mark once, and the handicapper is easing the Cotai Glory filly another 1 lb. Not been the most consistent type, but capable among this mediocre bunch.

01:30 Adrian Mannarino vs Tommy Paul

Tommy Paul to win 2 - 1

Set Betting

50 WIN

@4.25

Lose

-50

Tommy is not in a rich vein of form at the moment. 1 win, 1 loss in recent results. Mannarino is an experienced Frenchman at 37 and could give a good account of himself.

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