touchofoscar

I always try to find the value in a race. I analyse Handicaps carefully and most my selections will be at double figure odds. However the most important thing is to have fun making and listening or seeing your selection running. Winners are just a pleasurable bonus.

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30 April 2025

19:55 7:55 Brighton

Maid In Chelsea

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Five lengths last of six behind Monsieur Kodi on her handicap debut at Chelmsford City in her last race back in October. She won her previous two races and has gone well fresh in the past. Possibilities.

19:25 7:25 Brighton

Lion Ring

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Amathus is of interest, but he has not won for nearly two years. So a chance is taken on Lion Ring, who has performed poorly in his last few races but could have a chance based on last year's form. Each way hopeful.

19:10 7:10 Southwell

Copper Mountain

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Copper Mountain is not the most consistent, but she is capable of winning if in the right mood. She has to overcome an outside draw but usually gets on well with Joanna Mason on her back.

19:00 Ronnie OSullivan v Si Jiahui

Ronnie OSullivan

Win Match

50 WIN

@1.03

Win

Ronnie O'Sullivan is in great form and is expected to cruise to a comfortable win over Si Jiahui. It would be a major upset if Si would win.

18:55 6:55 Brighton

Otago

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Otago most probably needed the run here 12 days ago, which was over a mile. He is now dropped in trip to his preferred seven furlongs and could bounce back.

18:35 6:35 Punchestown

Champagne Venture

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Champagne Venture, who was eight lengths behind Bambino Fever here back in December. Top jockey retained and could surprise at very large odds.

18:25 6:25 Brighton

Fighting Poet

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on the course and distance winner Fighting Poet. He may need the run after being off track for 195 days. However, his last five races were here, and he has a record of two wins and one place out of the five. Could go well if going well fresh this time.

18:10 6:10 Southwell

Nivelles Magic

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 12.00 used instead of 11.00 takenBOG

@12.00

Win

330

Nivelles Magic was 5th of 7 on her stable debut. She had several wins when with Simon Earle and could bounce back now back up in trip. Each way hopeful.

18:05 6:05 Punchestown

Mars Harper

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Gordon Elliott's Mars Harper, who had a mediocre run at Aintree at the beginning of the month. He did better in his previous two runs at Cheltenham and Leopardstown, in which he placed 4th in both races. He has a chance to hit the frame.

17:40 5:40 Southwell

Regal River

Daily Racing

25 EW

@101.00

Lose

-50

Regal River was not quite right on her last run over the course and distance a month ago. She showed some promise in her first three runs and is capable of a surprise if recovered from her last run. Each way hopeful.

17:10 5:10 Pontefract

First Encounter

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.50

Lose

-50

First Encounter has proved effective over 8 and 10 furlongs. He has the benefit of a recent run at Nottingham where he placed 7th. Could bounce back if ready and hit the frame.

17:05 5:05 Southwell

Pride Of Nepal

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Pride Of Nepal had the benefit of a recent run. Has a decent relationship with his amateur jockey, Sarah Bowen, and could do well.

16:50 4:50 Punchestown

Bambino Fever

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@2.50

Win

Bambino Fever had two outstanding runs this year and is now seeking a five-timer. The five-year-old mare is progressing with each run and will be difficult to beat.

16:45 4:45 Brighton

Watkins

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Watkins is closely matched with She Went Woosh when 1/2 length second to her at Lingfield latest. He could be thereabouts again and is one to consider for the frame.

16:38 4:38 Pontefract

Zip It Up

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Zip It Up returns after a break of four months. She did alright on the All Weather with a win and second place from two runs. Could go well if transferring her All Weather form onto turf.

16:30 4:30 Ascot

Mythical Guest

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.00

Win

With the benefit of a recent run where he placed 3rd Mythical Guest could get close again. He is being dropped in class and could get into the frame.

16:15 4:15 Punchestown

Familiar Dreams

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Familiar Dreams was not disgraced on her latest run where she placed 5th at Aintree in a very competitive race. She won her previous two races and could do well here again with an excellent course record.

15:40 3:40 Punchestown

Fad Eadrainn

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Consistent in his last three races, including a win at Clonmel, latest Fad Eadrainn could progress further now being upped in grade and should handle the conditions.

15:32 3:32 Pontefract

Show Biz Kid

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.00

Win

Show Biz Kid showed a marked improvement when beating Beach Point by a head at Yarmouth 25 days ago. He should be able to follow up or at least get close.

15:23 3:23 Ascot

Good Earth

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Good Earth is making his Ascot debut. The good to firm ground conditions should suit and he can get involved at this level. One to consider for the frame.

15:05 3:05 Punchestown

Millforce

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Millforce has progressed nicely since joining Gavin Cromwell late last summer. A confirmed stayer, he could show further progress now being upped in grade.

14:57 2:57 Pontefract

Ingleby Archie

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.50

Lose

-50

Ingleby Archie placed 2nd at Thirsk 19 days ago after returning from a break. He handles different ground, having won on soft and good last year, and should be thereabouts again.

14:50 2:50 Ascot

Candy

Daily Racing

25 EW

@31.00

Lose

-50

Provided he goes well fresh, Candy may have a chance to get involved. Progressive type who landed a listed race on his last run back in October. That was on soft ground, but he has won on better ground before.

14:30 2:30 Punchestown

Cloonainra

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Win

Cloonainra won at Kelso just over three weeks ago. Was 20 lengths behind Boucher at Naas in March, and Boucer placed here yesterday. Could do well and squeeze into a place.

13:40 1:40 Ascot

Witch Hunter

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Of the two Richard Hannon runners, Unquestionable and Witch Hunter, a preference is for the latter. He usually does well at Ascot, and on his last run here back in October, he placed third in the Balmoral. Could outrun his stable companion.

13:10 1:10 Ascot

Inca Heights

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

In a difficult-to-predict race, a chance is taken on Inca Heights, who won by a head on his debut at Newbury 19 days ago. He still has a chance to hit the frame if progressing further, so is an each-way hopeful.

29 April 2025

19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton

Wedgewood

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@9.00

Win

240

The five-year-old mare Wedgewood has an excellent record here with three course and distance wins and three places from nine runs. She should be thereabouts again.

18:25 6:25 Wolverhampton

Tuesdays Child

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.50

Win

William Haggas' Tuesday's Child did well on debut at Lingfield over seven furlongs. She is now being upped to a mile and should come on for that experience. Each way hopeful.

17:53 5:53 Wolverhampton

Boujee Gold

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 10.00 on 29/04 at 17:190.25 deduction for Cerulean Summer@4.00 withdrawn at 17:53R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 9.00 x (1-0.25) = 7.75Best Odds Guaranteed SP 8.50 used instead of 7.75 BOG

@8.50

Win

Boujee Gold won over course and distance 17 days ago. She could follow up and is still well handicapped. Each way hopeful.

17:45 5:45 Brighton

Neptune Legend

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Neptune Legend was out of sorts on his last run at Lingfield. He could bounce back based on his previous form and is one to consider for the frame.

17:38 5:38 Nottingham

Time Tells All

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.50

Lose

-50

Time Tells All, another consistent performer that doesn't win. He has been knocking on the door and is expected to get close again.

17:25 5:25 Punchestown

If You Believe

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Of the ones that have had a run, If You Believe sticks out. He won on debut and is now making his new stable debut. Connections have a good record in this type of event, and he is considered as an each-way option.

17:15 5:15 Brighton

Comedian Leader

Daily Racing

25 EW

@4.33

Lose

-9

Comedian Leader comes here in excellent form, and despite the varied possible performers here, will be difficult to beat. She may not win but is expected to get very close unless there is an upset.

17:03 5:03 Nottingham

Ill Give It A Go

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@11.00

Lose

-50

I'll Give It a Go has been very consistent without winning. James Owen's charge is expected to be thereabouts again and is the NAP of the day.

16:50 4:50 Punchestown

Stellar Story

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 15.00 used instead of 12.00 takenBOG

@15.00

Win

Gordon Elliott's Stellar Story comes here after placing second in his last two races. A confirmed stayer, he could do well again and challenge, and is an each way option.

15:40 3:40 Punchestown

Gaucher

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Win

Samui and Gaucher are of interest, but a chance is taken on the latter despite the top weight. He is a previous course and distance winner, and his stable has a good record in this race.

15:05 3:05 Punchestown

Luminous Light

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

Luminous Light comes here in great form, having won his last two races. He has placed in better class races before and should have a chance to hit the frame in a wide-open race.

28 April 2025

20:20 8:20 Wolverhampton

Phoenix Beach

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Phoenix Beach placed 5th at Bath in a class 4 a week ago. He won three times over five furlongs here this year and is now being upped in trip. Could get involved.

20:10 8:10 Naas

Cherry Pink

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Cherry Pink struggled in her last four runs all over seven furlongs. She is now back up in trip and from stall ten should have a chance to hit the frame.

20:05 8:05 Windsor

Bama Lama

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Bama Lama had the benefit of a recent run where she placed last. However, she is a previous course and distance winner and has an excellent track record at Windsor.

19:50 7:50 Wolverhampton

Street Life

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.50

Win

Street Life placed second over course and distance on his last run six weeks ago. He does well at Wolverhampton as a three-time course and distance winner. Should be thereabouts again.

19:40 7:40 Naas

Green Icon

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Green Icon was not disgraced on his Irish debut over 7 furlongs. He won on good to soft in Britain when with Owen Burrows and is now being upped in trip. Could surprise and squeeze into the frame.

19:30 7:30 Windsor

Herkeios

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.50

Win

Herkeios has been knocking on the door in his last two runs, including on turf latest at Yarmouth where he was 2 lengths third. Should be thereabouts again.

19:00 7:00 Windsor

Whats She At

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

What She At tailed off at Nottingham nineteen days ago. That was after an absence of seven months, and she most probably needed that run. The stable is in top form, and she could surprise at large odds now being upped in trip.

18:50 6:50 Wolverhampton

Ardilly Breeze

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

Ardilly Breeze has not shown that much so far but is still open to improvement. The stable had a couple of winners in the last fortnight, and he could outrun his odds.

18:30 6:30 Windsor

Morcar

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@13.00

Win

Morcar was 7th of 14 at Newbury 16 days ago. He is now back in his favourite venue and with two course and distance wins should be ready to bounce back.

18:10 6:10 Naas

Cuban Grey

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@17.00

Win

Cuban Grey comes here in great form. This is his first run at Naas but he is versatile with regards to ground conditions and it would be no surprise to see him get involved.

17:50 5:50 Wolverhampton

Mr Trick

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Mr Trick does not win very often, only two wins on the All-Weather so far. However, he has placed over course and distance four times, and at double-figure odds, he has to be considered for the frame.

17:40 5:40 Naas

Gloriously Glam

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Glorious Glam has had only one win so far in her name. She competed in much better races and is now dropped in class and trip. Could do well and hit the frame despite the draw.

17:30 5:30 Windsor

Inca Trail

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Inca Trail who had the benefit of a recent run. He has not shown that much so far but is now being upped in trip which should help to bring out an improvement.

17:20 5:20 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Mr Fustic is a consistent sort who does not win very often. He usually runs well in defeat and is capable of hitting the frame at this level.

17:05 5:05 Naas

Luna Beaux

Daily Racing

25 EW

@126.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Luna Beaux, who was not disgraced on her debut when 7th of 10 at Cork three weeks ago. She could do better now if building on that run, and her draw may help.

17:00 5:00 Windsor

Bizou

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

With her stable in form this month, a chance is taken on Bizou. Ran twice at Salisbury and both times eight lengths behind the winner. Could do better now being upped in trip.

16:40 4:40 Ayr

Wee Mary

Daily Racing

25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@17.00

Void

Wee Mary is still a maiden but was not disgraced on her first two runs for Rebecca Menzies. She has the benefit of a good apprentice jockey and his three lb allowance.

16:25 4:25 Windsor

Commendation

Daily Racing

25 EW

@81.00

Lose

-50

Commendation won on stable debut at Lingfield in February. Has not hit the frame in her subsequent three races but could bounce back on turf and squeeze into the frame at large odds.

16:05 4:05 Ayr

Count Palatine

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Win

Count Palatine had the benefit of a recent run at Thirsk 16 days ago. He is making his Ayr debut and should have a chance on last year's form.

15:30 3:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Win

Can't Stop Now is an inconsistent sort who returns after a 200-day break. He placed last of 12 here back in October but usually does well at Ayr with two course and distance wins. One to consider and could do well.

15:15 3:15 Lingfield

Raintown

Daily Racing

25 EW

@36.00

Lose

-50

Raintown placed 15th of 16 over course and distance ten days ago. He did too much too soon that day and fell back three furlongs out. He is being dropped in grade and, as a three-time course and distance winner, could bounce back.

14:45 2:45 Lingfield

Bell Shot

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Bell Shot won over course and distance thirteen months ago. Not disgraced in his recent runs, he could get involved if he gets a decent start from an awkward draw.

14:15 2:15 Lingfield

Smith

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Win

Smith returns to the flat after having been pulled up in his last hurdle race. A previous course and distance winner, he last won here in December. Could go well.

14:00 2:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Royal Duke has had one win and three places over five furlongs. He is now attempting six furlongs for the first time. He has had the benefit of a recent run and could surprise if staying the extra furlong.

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