joetta
my first introduction to horse racing was going to the 1956 derby with my grandad and the interest has stayed with me for a lifetime . form and race study makes all the difference between failure and success a rushed prep ends in failure discipline and study with a sprinkling of intuition ends almost always with a good result if in doubt dont bet
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23 April 2025
18:42 6:42 Gowran Park
Annies Angel
Daily Racing
75 EW
@11.00
Lose
-150
Got top weight, which ain't great, but conditions should suit. First run since October. Has Joseph O got it fit? Drifting, so doubtful. 5 places might be able to get in the mix.
18:20 6:20 Lingfield
Al Wasl Storm
Daily Racing
40 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 9.50 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@9.50
Win
28
17:50 5:50 Lingfield
Golden Dove
Daily Racing
180 WINNAP
@3.50
Lose
-180
Dan Horsford is one of the new brigade of trainers and is obviously anxious to show his mark. Golden Dove, who ran a decent race when third behind Egoiste at Kempton but was fit following a spell over hurdles, could take this.
Naasma
Daily Racing
40 EW
@3.00
Lose
-80
15:08 3:08 Ludlow
Doctor Midas
Daily Racing
60 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-60
Recent transfer from Nicky H to Hen Knight looked in need of further last time when tenderly ridden. Let in lightly here, and while Knight still does not rush her charges, looks to have a decent chance.
14:48 2:48 Perth
Go West
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Probably too novice for this, but it is a long hike in the horse box. Improved a great deal hurdling, but the last race was just a 3-runner event, which was a bit like an exercise gallop. There are a plethora of hardened racehorses in this. Willie and Dan are both anxious to snag the 22 thousand first prize. Given the odds, skill of the trainer and jockey, and that Nichols is super competitive, chances are good, providing it stays the extra distance, which it should, I think.
14:00 2:00 Catterick
Lets Go Hugo
Daily Racing
70 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-70
Ex-jockey Ollie Pears is an excellent trainer when he gets the ammo. The selection ran a decent race first time up since November 2024, not capitulating but keeping on to finish in the ruck off the leaders.
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22 April 2025
20:00 8:00 Thirsk
Without Delay
Daily Racing
35 EW
@15.00
Lose
-70
Years ago, the self-styled Prince Monolulu, a racecourse tipster, leapt about shouting, 'I got a horse!' I feel like I should leap about shouting, 'I got a loser!' Cest La Vie, the selection, has the good William Pyle on board, taking off five pounds. It should like the going and is well drawn and has some decent track form where the form is OK.
19:30 7:30 Thirsk
Balzarini
Daily Racing
25 EW
@19.00
Lose
-50
Does John Butler get many 18 to 1 winners? I doubt it. But nevertheless, it has not been out for over 200 days since it left Stuart Williams' yard. I fail to understand why in its last race it ran in a Group 3 race at 200/1 where it had zero chance. It is a good job I am not a trainer. I simply do not understand the thinking behind these things. From Williams to Butler is pretty much the same thing, isn't it? Anyway, perhaps some magic can be worked. SDS booked either because he knows horses or it actually has a chance. Probably the former.
15:20 3:20 Epsom Downs
Dashinwhitesargent
Daily Racing
45 EW
@8.00
Lose
-90
Gary Moore very unusually runs three in this and may well win with one of them. But I have gone with Hughie Morrison's selection. I can count the number of times I have backed a Hughie horse on one hand, as he is much too canny for me to fathom. The handicapper is often quite lenient with his charges, although I am certain the trainer would not concur. Hollie D is riding 2 lbs above her lowest riding weight, so not a lot of lead in the saddle. A course winner and just about stays. Low weight should help. The horse has been gelded in the last few months, so no idea if it is fit. Hollie has an indifferent record at the track. Hughie, however, has a lifetime record of over 20 percent with runners here. I am not sure about the distance, but the low weight could swing it.
14:10 2:10 Epsom Downs
Devils Advocate
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@2.25
Lose
-50
This is a terrific race, and I placed this bet mid-morning where the market seems to indicate Gosden's/Buick's runner is favored. But there is no real way of telling. Ryan rides an Aiden sighter. My real fancy is Beckett's Prince of the Seas, who could develop into anything. But I have gone with the market. Best advice: wait till the real market action, betting-wise, starts before selecting.
13:35 1:35 Epsom Downs
Fidelius
Daily Racing
50 EW
@6.00
Lose
-100
Sometimes I want to shout out loud about the actions of the handicapper. An eight-pound rise for winning an A/W pretty much run-of-the-mill race, which was due in no small part to the forcing tactics of a very good ride from Tom Marquand. The horse has never won on turf, and a class 3 race is a tough ask. Yes, it seems to be improving. Robert Cowell runs 3, all with chances given the ground. Blink and you will miss it if it wins. The handicapper will say job done, but I say way too punitive on the evidence you had to hand. I think the selection and One Night Stand will lead. One Night Stand getting on nevertheless was fav for this last year and blew out for a number of reasons. One or two may come and best them. The rest are certainly capable, but they are my two against the field.
One Night Stand
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@13.00
Lose
-50
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21 April 2025
18:20 6:20 Kempton
Legacy Power
Daily Racing
25 EW
@5.00
Lose
-50
17:00 5:00 Fairyhouse
Malina Girl
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
Gordon Bennett, it is the Gavin and Gordon show. Only having a punt because it is the Irish National, which is totally the wrong reason to have a bet. I am also predictable in the type of horse I back in these: 8, 9, or 10, with a reasonable weight, a decent jockey, and a horse who will not be too disadvantaged by the going. Although not too sure in this case about the going, but with 6 places on offer and taking into account its C/V, it's worth a very, very small punt.
16:07 4:07 Chepstow
Speiriuil
Daily Racing
25 EW
@7.00
Lose
-50
The interestingly sponsored Tip Top Lavish Latrine Handicap Hurdle is a tricky event. Speiriuil seems to like the trip but could be better at a furlong shorter. Lorcan Murtagh has ridden him in the last 10 of 11 races that he has run, with one victory to his name. Nigel Hawke regularly has runners at Chepstow with a mild degree of success. Easter Monday is often a day to keep your money in your sky for punting purposes, though of course, the winners are always there. Raised nine pounds, I think, since its last victory, which is a bit harsh. I feel one for a mild each way rather than all of your cash plus 3 buttons type of bet (always bet within your means).
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15:45 3:45 Plumpton
Wicked Thoughts
Daily Racing
35 EW
@7.50
Lose
-70
Over the course of the season, Harry Cobden and Sean Bowen have been far and away the best riders over jumps regularly this season. A super card at Plumpton in which Dan S and Willie M battle out the trainers' championship. I personally hope Dan S and team have worked like Trojans with a team of largely ordinary horses to reach the position they have. Willie has long been recognized as tip-top in the British Isles and Ireland, again largely at the start due to his own efforts. Wicked Thoughts is a lightly raced horse and may have been let in a little lightly in this. It does not have the quality of form of some of his opponents, but in Harry Cobden, you have a highly intelligent jockey who guides his horses supremely well throughout the race. Providing the speed of the race does not cause errors, it could cause a mild surprise.
14:20 2:20 Kempton
Ernst Blofeld
Daily Racing
70 EWNAP
@3.50
Win
210
Each way 5/2. What a pimple! Ran a decent third first time up to Gladius, trained by Andrew B, who runs Anzac Day. Looking as if the race would improve him no end. Godolphin run a 900 thousand guineas purchase (sandwich money for them), and Simon Crisford runs one with Derby and Dante entries, plus a batch of very decent possibles. So no mugs race. Ernst is a Frankel horse, as is the Godolphin horse who Buick rides. An interesting event with a view to the turf season in prospect.
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20 April 2025
17:02 5:02 Southwell
Lady In Havana
Daily Racing
49 EW
@9.00
Lose
-98
Been racing like Billy Bunter against Usain Bolt of late and been totally unfancied. However, showed a glimmer of its old form when 4th at 40/1 at Southwell on the 4th of April. Generally likes to be held up, and if Hollie D can get the gaps in with a shout, fairly well treated on old form. 4 places on offer.
15:41 3:41 Bath
Pepsi Cat
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@19.00
Lose
-50
Vadream
Daily Racing
60 EWNAP
@8.50
Lose
-120
As late as September last year Vadream ran 4th in a group 1 beaten a length and three quarters it is bby far the best horse in the race but there are many many raesons not to back it. it seems to have completely lost its form and may either be out of love with the pasttime or simply is contrary or holding a niggle the trainers horses are needing a race or two to be bang in form but I think possibly the iconic nature of the track and the hurly burly of what is basically a quite tight racing surface may appeal and Kieron Shoemark is an excellent pilot especially in races like this
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14:07 2:07 Southwell
Blue To Blue
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.00 used instead of 3.25 takenBOG
@5.00
Win
200
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19 April 2025
20:00 8:00 Wolverhampton
Southbank
Daily Racing
30 EWNAP
@8.50
Lose
-60
A consistent type normally, Stuart Williams has Warren Fentiman riding, taking off 5 pounds, which is very much the deciding factor for me in a tight handicap. It would not surprise me if there were 3 lengths between the first 6 at the finish.
15:15 3:15 Haydock
The Widdow Maker
Daily Racing
25 EW
@13.00
Lose
-50
Veteran chases... yikes, like a marathon for the over 70's. Eldorado Allen was probably the best of these in his prime, for me anyway. The Widdow Maker, with two d's, takes on Spyglass Hill again, and I suppose they have equal chances. TWM having been the victor by a small margin in a 4-runner Veterans chase on the 18th of March. That was Exeter, and this is Haydock. If the selection jumps round without making rickets, it has a shout of being in at the finish. But that is a big but... lightly raced for an old 'un, the price is truly a reflection both of stable form and possibility.
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14:25 2:25 Musselburgh
Dain Ma Nut In
Daily Racing
25 EW
@6.50
Lose
-50
I very much liked its last run here when it ran third on its seasonal debut. It would prefer a mile, so in many respects, it is more likely to place than win. However, it is a dual winner here, which counts for a lot on this sharp, trappy track.
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18 April 2025
16:20 4:20 Lingfield
Rogue Tornado
Daily Racing
45 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 9.00 used instead of 7.00 takenBOG
@9.00
Win
27
Mason Paetel, an excellent 7-pound claimer in the saddle, is lightly raced. Comparatively, beaten 3/4 of a length, 3rd of 5 at Kempton on the 7th of this month over 2 miles. The form of its last few races, whilst the horse has run well, does not make for enthralling reading. But despite being 5, I think there is improvement to come. With 4 places, it's a fair shout to be involved.
16:07 4:07 Newcastle
Old Harrovian
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.88
Lose
-50
15:35 3:35 Newcastle
Marshman
Daily Racing
45 EWNAP
@4.50
Lose
-14
I would say Marshman at his best is a couple of lengths short of top class and has 9st 12 pounds to shoulder here. There are horses in this who could beat him at the weights, but are they fit enough? Marshman has been running pretty well, and with 4 places, should be involved. I nap it to get his head in front in what should be a very tight finish.
15:15 3:15 Lingfield
Pals Battalion
Daily Racing
25 EW
@12.00
Lose
-50
A great price for a horse at the top of its game. Not previously raced on polytrack, however, so there is an excuse in the offing. Drawn wide also and up in grade. Oops, gets worse by the minute, but with 4 places worse, a very small interest. Silky Wilkie should, in my opinion, be a certainty but performs so poorly on the A/W you cannot back it with confidence of any kind.
15:00 3:00 Newcastle
Roi De France
Daily Racing
45 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.00 used instead of 4.50 takenBOG
@5.00
Lose
-9
Because I have a stupid stubborn streak, I never backed Gosden horses with Dettori on, and it cost me dear. There is a better feel to the stable now. I think if it can settle in its first ride on Tapeta, it has a very good chance of taking this. Oisin Murphy in the saddle is entirely capable of taking this class 2.
13:50 1:50 Newcastle
Berkshire Whisper
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Win
225
Hello Zaman
Daily Racing
35 EW
@7.50
Lose
-70
James Tate is an excellent trainer of this ilk of horse, and it ran a decent pipe opener behind Diablo Rojo, who subsequently ran a fair 4th on turf in the Greenham. I will back Andrew Balding's Berkshire Whisper as a saver with 4 places on offer, a bet.
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17 April 2025
16:15 4:15 Ripon
Baryshnikov
Daily Racing
50 WINR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@9.00
Void
0
Lord Protector
Daily Racing
50 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 11.00 on 17/04 at 11:540.10 deduction for Baryshnikov@8.00 withdrawn at 15:27R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 10.00 x (1-0.10) = 10.00
@10.00
Win
40
Been totally unfancied in its 9 races for Ruth C since transfer from Ralph Beckett. This represents a very slight drop in trip since it finished second behind Midnight Lion (winner again since) at Newcastle on the A/W. After a break at 7 years of age, unlikely to improve hugely, needs to have improved for that amongst these seasoned handicappers to be in with a shout. I think it may be today.
15:35 3:35 Newmarket
Sea Baaeed
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
A bet solely based on price. The finish is almost certain to concern the two overnight market principals. Anno Domini has by far the best form of the field, but unless it has muscled up a bit over the winter, it may fade. Richard Hughes has booked Ryan M for the ride, and the horse is rated a lot lower than the rest of the field. It may be a 'so what do you think?' post-race ride, or it may have a genuine shout. Nicely bred, the distance may be a tad on the short side this year, but at 9/1, despite the quality of the top two and, to me, the questionable form at present of some of the Appleby stable, a small win bet is not out of place.
15:00 3:00 Newmarket
Urban Sprawl
Daily Racing
30 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 29.00 used instead of 26.00 takenBOG
@29.00
Win
138
Urban Sprawl should not really be good enough to win this race, but Sylvestre is a master horseman and rides the track well. Given the fact that it is as fit as can be, has an OK draw, and acts well on turf with 4 places at 25/1, it represents an excellent each-way shot. It may well be swallowed up in the last 2, but to a small stake at this time of year, it's worth a shot running out of grade.
14:45 2:45 Cheltenham
Ile De Jersey
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
Ran 6th of 7 in its first race back since August 2023 when it ran at Chepstow in mid-March. Running out of puff understandably in the latter stages. Well treated on form. Over the Horizon, 5 places. Henderson's horses running well. Worth an interest.
13:50 1:50 Newmarket
Indian Springs
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.25
Win
112
Charlie A is running at a 23 percent strike rate, so I am probably one slice short of a sandwich. But I think there is either a niggle in the stable or most of his horses are a race or two short of their peak, which makes sense. I know well Indian Springs ran a cracking race when 3rd of 11 at Kempton in December on the A/W and has a decent chance to take this. HQ is always tricky, especially for relative newbies, but providing growth has been forthcoming in the intervening months, should have a decent chance. Fair draw and Too Darn Hot being involved in the breeding should ensure it likes the ground.
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16 April 2025
16:00 4:00 Beverley
Shielas Well
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
16/1 Outsider of the Pack is overpriced, I think. Ran an in-and-out race when 4th of 5 in a first racecourse race since November at Southwell with the excellent apprentice claiming 5 pounds. It has no weight, although not proven at the trip. I think it will be ideal and has a shout in this 6-runner field.
15:35 3:35 Newmarket
Aomori City
Daily Racing
70 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 8.00 takenBOG
@10.00
Win
56
I am not happy about the form of the majority of Appleby runners despite the stats. I know the betting is favoring the other Appleby runner, but I like the top-class form demonstrated by this horse last year worldwide. While it is true some may have improved past him in the winter, I am happy to side with him until that is proved to be the case.
15:00 3:00 Newmarket
Sajir
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Win
150
14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
Classic Getaway
Daily Racing
25 EW
@8.00
Lose
-50
The Trainers Championship bores the hell out of me. Willie has the elite horses, no question, and Dan S does a wonderful job and is this country's champion trainer, win or lose. He is doing wonderfully well with his brother riding with a string of middling class horses. This Championship is stirred up by the media and authorities to give a little more piquancy to the game. Providing his jumping holds up at the track and it can give away the weight, it may fare as the classiest contestant and should win.
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15 April 2025
20:00 8:00 Kempton
Al Ameen
Daily Racing
25 EW
@5.00
Lose
-50
Much against my better judgment, I will be backing this. Because I have become an Aunt Maude type bettor as I have aged, each way down to 6 furlongs. Why? Because I guess they are bunging it out again as it won so easily over 7f last time at the track, and the form seems to have been franked. James Fanshawe knows his stuff, but I fear for it drawn 12 in a field of 12.
18:00 6:00 Kempton
Francesi
Daily Racing
40 EWNAP
@7.00
Lose
-80
I was considering Newfangled, who is far more consistent in general. But when it ran here in Nov 2023, it ran last, and for some reason, it has banjaxed me. This is Francesi's grade, and although only obtaining 1 win in 29 races on the A/W, it has been placed 13 times. If I were the owner, I would be reasonably happy. Veteran Luke Morris rides, and the horse has plunged in the weights recently. It is a rubbish race, sorry participants, but in terms of quality run.
17:20 5:20 Newmarket
Lady Chartwell
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
15:35 3:35 Newmarket
Celestial Orbit
Daily Racing
25 EW
@12.00
Win
30
Tres dodgy, these fillies' trials. Normally, I would be all over Verses of Love, but its form has been knocked out of the park. Although the stable's strike rate is okay, I did not like the performances of its runners in the weekend trials. Celestial Orbit is a guess. It ran in improving fashion last year, looking good at Sandown in victory, but has been off track for 264 days. Again, almost any runner could have improved hugely over the winter.
15:00 3:00 Newmarket
Ambiente Friendly
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.00
Lose
-50
Now with James Owen, Hector Crouch, who has come into his own this season, gets the leg up. I mention this because the horse is a tricky ride but will not lack for jockeyship. Down in trip, but a confirmed group horse who, if fit, will be concerned in the business end, win or lose.
14:25 2:25 Newmarket
Nightwalker
Daily Racing
25 EW
@8.50
Win
12
I think this is another of Sir Michael's transfers. J and T G are chugging along OK, and this horse does have a Derby entry and has run well to date. Been off track for 180 odd days. If fit, distance and anticipated ground will be fine.
13:50 1:50 Newmarket
Physique
Daily Racing
25 EW
@5.50
Lose
-50
I am going to have a small wager on this horse because I backed it at Doncaster when it finished 4th behind Dark Thirty. It looked like it needed the race and ran with a lot of promise. Again, if it ends up 9/2 or shorter, it is too short. If someone said to back one if your life depended on it, you would probably back Ryan. But I am not sure it is soft enough. Too often, when Richard Hannon runs two, the lesser fancied one wins. Burned too often, I am afraid.
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14 April 2025
17:40 5:40 Warwick
Iskar Dairy
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.75 used instead of 3.50 takenBOG
@3.75
Win
137
The Skeltons' run Gwennie may jam and getting a chunk of weight from the top two may edge it. But I cannot have 5-year-old novice chasers, so I am going for Gary Moore's horse. Steadily improving, it will like the ground, and although well beaten off a mark of 94 last time, it can just about win this time from Skelton and Bailey.
17:35 5:35 Pontefract
Dandy Dinmont
Daily Racing
45 EWNAP
@5.00
Lose
-9
I was going to go for Ruth Carr's, a master of her profession, but have been seduced by the look of the selection who races today 4 pounds lower than his lowest winning mark. He had a decent return to the track after a break, likes the ground, distance is ideal, fair draw. The only downside, no aspersions intended, does Nigel T want it today or does he have other times in prospect?
15:35 3:35 Pontefract
Calumet
Daily Racing
25 EW
@3.75
Lose
-50
This is just a toe-in-the-water bet. Lightly raced, ran with promise at Kempton. A little headstrong and not really in contention over 11 furlongs on the A/W. Should drift a bit as it is at least a point too short. Again, any one of his opponents could trouble, Forceful Speed being one who has had a pipe opener.
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