The Lucky Irishman
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21 June 2026
15:05 3:05 Pontefract
Revoir
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+250
Lose
-50
Has the best form on offer in this race, and after a recent good comeback run after a break, should be well up to winning this race. This is a drop in class judged on the ratings and the stable is targeting this race, having won it for the last two years.
Subtotal-50
20 June 2026
18:10 6:10 Royal Ascot
Columbus
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Lose
-50
Looks a work in progress in staying races and could go well each way here. Has solid form in a couple of races and this marathon trip could prove ideal. Good run over hurdles latest; after a break, sets this race up well.
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Perisher
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Win
25
Improving, winning last two starts, and with Buick booked to ride, looks worth an each-way play here. Could still have more to come and could be well placed from the draw.
17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Completely Random
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
Wide-open handicap with a chance given to my selection here, with Ryan Moore in the saddle, who has won on both rides so far. Looks on a good mark and can revive form with first-time cheekpieces now. With six places, looks worth the each-way play.
16:20 4:20 Royal Ascot
Into The Sky
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Ran fourth in the 2,000 Guineas and showed plenty of pace, so the drop in trip today could work well. The form of the Guineas is strong this year. Looks a solid each-way player here.
15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Flora Of Bermuda
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Placed in this race last year, and a good win on season's debut. Looks to have been trained with this race in mind again. The form of the win has been franked. Can run a place at a big price.
15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Best Secret
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Lose
-50
French-trained, who has won both starts over today's distance of 12f, and should run another good race with an each-way chance on that form. The win by 3 lengths last time in a Group 3 sets up this test well.
14:30 2:30 Royal Ascot
Underdog
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Won at Sandown and showed good stamina to the finish. That will be an asset at this track. The stable is in red-hot form with eight wins from the last 20 runners. My selection today is well bred for this test and can go well at a big price each way.
Subtotal-275
19 June 2026
17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Glyfada
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+550
Lose
-50
Improving in each start and won well latest. Sets up this bigger test now. Well drawn and an eye-catching jockey booking of Oisin Murphy. With more to come, could beat this big field with race conditions to suit.
15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Hopewell Rock
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
Won twice last season, and although hasn't won this term, has put in good runs and gotten placed. The key could be the faster ground now. Holds up in races and comes with a strong run that will suit this track. Latest form has been boosted and is the choice of jockey James Doyle.
15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Albert Einstein
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+800
Lose
-50
Ryan Moore has the choice of the O'Brien runners and opts for this 3-y-o colt, who won both starts as a 2-y-o and has slowly improved with each start this season. He went close latest and could be back to peak fitness now.
14:30 2:30 Royal Ascot
Silent Beauty
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+850
Lose
-50
Won easily on debut and could improve to win now up in class today. Saw out the 6f well on debut after a slow start and should be better with that experience. The faster ground could also suit given the late speed shown.
Subtotal-200
18 June 2026
18:10 6:10 Royal Ascot
Blue Brother
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+900
Lose
-50
Has good form a couple of years ago and has been very lightly raced since. Comes back here after a year off the track. Last ran in the Hunt Cup at this meeting last year. Switches stable, and this ex-French-trained 5-y-o could be on a lenient mark.
15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Legacy Link
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+179
Lose
-50
Probably held up too far back when second in the Epsom Oaks two weeks ago and should get better placed in this race to get another win. Has won twice so far in five starts, with the win at York standout form.
14:30 2:30 Royal Ascot
Aix La Chapelle
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+275
Void
0
Won well on debut over 7f at the Curragh. Kept on well and has similar race conditions today to follow up. This track should suit better with the uphill finish. The stable has won this race twice in the last five years and has strong claims again.
Subtotal-100
17 June 2026
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Stateira
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Good third in a Group 3 race at the Curragh on the latest start. That followed two wins in today's class, so could go very well dropped back in grade to last winning level. Needs a career best to win but looks progressive, so could do it.
15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Blue Bolt
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+300
Win
150
Smart filly who won well on season's debut 46 days ago and had solid form last season, winning three times. Could still have more to come as a 4-y-o. Race conditions should also suit her well, so she looks to have strong claims.
15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Galiyan
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+225
Lose
-50
Improving 3-y-o colt who won easily on his second start when stepped up in trip to 12f from debut 10f. He looked to have plenty of stamina, so today's 14f should prove ideal. The quick ground also looks a plus.
Subtotal50
16 June 2026
18:10 6:10 Royal Ascot
Valiancy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Improving with each start and won easily on season's debut 30 days ago at Hamilton over 13f. Back up to 14f now and stepping up in class. Could be up to winning with more to come. Won last year over 14f at Haydock, where form has been boosted.
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Nahraan
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+600
Lose
-50
Won first three starts and then ran a close third when stepped up in class, running in a Group 3 in France on her final start last season. Has been off since, so fitness is taken on trust, but she could be even better this season. The return to faster ground conditions will be in her favour.
15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Confucius
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+200
Lose
-50
Looks a smart colt who won with plenty in hand in a fast time on his second start at Naas and could prove to be too good for this big field. Moore has chosen in favour of the two stable runners.
Subtotal-150
12 June 2026
17:18 5:18 York
Mao Shang Wong
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+500
Lose
-50
Has won three times at today's distance, including latest when winning with a bit in hand. Could follow up, getting what should be a good pace to aim at in this big field. A bit of luck is needed in such a big field at this track, but a good chance with conditions to suit.
15:12 3:12 Chester
Crazee Icon
Daily Racing
50 WINNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.00 used instead of 3.25 takenBOG
@+300
Win
150
Stable has a very good record at this track and places horses well, and this looks like another. Yet to win in 8 starts but has been unlucky not to win in the last couple of races, and this could be the chance now.
12:01 12:01 Central Park
Aghaburren Pete
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+100
Lose
-50
Looks to be improving. Ran fast time latest and, out from Trap 6, should get a clear path. Looks the clear one to beat judged on the times of all dogs. Trap 3 has good times but may get crowding issues in this group.
11:34 11:34 Hove
Inzane Sasha
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
In great form at present with top speed figures, so could boss this race with a good start. With Trap 1 looking slower on the times, it should get the rail at the first bend. Traps 5 and 6 will be close based on their times.
10:32 10:32 Harlow
Likeyoustoleit
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+162
Lose
-50
Out of trap 2 needs a bit of luck in this sprint race, but trap 1 is slower and so is trap 3. Trap 2 should get to the first bend with a clear path. It has the pace figures to win with the good early speed. Trap 6 looks close on times and rates as the main threat.
Subtotal-50
11 June 2026
15:42 3:42 Nottingham
Return To Unit
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.50 used instead of 5.00 takenBOG
@+650
Win
325
Won on third start over today's course and distance and looked in need of the run on seasonal debut three weeks ago, finishing in seventh place. Blinkers go on now, and back at this track can expect a much better showing. Stable does well at this course.
13:36 1:36 Nottingham
Sambar Googoo
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+500
Win
250
Handicap race. For me, Trap 5 dog can win on the speed figures, and with the staggered start will avoid early trouble in running. Trap 2 ran well last time, and a repeat will go close.
11:14 11:14 Kinsley
Scullys Eddie
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
In trap 6, so should avoid any early trouble and has the speed to get up front early. If doing so, should run out the winner in this sprint race. Trap 5 is a danger with good figures.
Subtotal525
10 June 2026
17:08 5:08 Kempton
Rogue Empire
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+650
Win
325
Seemed to improve lately when winning easily over 2 miles at Lingfield. Although up 6 lb, he won with plenty in hand, and today has a good 3 lb apprentice riding, which negates half of the penalty. If in the same mood, he could follow up.
16:18 4:18 Yarmouth
Captain Robert
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+700
Win
350
Looks overpriced at 7/1 given the good run of form in recent races, and the drop back to 14f should suit better than recent starts over 2 miles. Best form is at today's trip, and a good second latest sets up this race well off the same mark.
11:38 11:38 Harlow
Gothic Queen
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Good speed figures and out of trap 2, with trap 1 looking slower. Could get that first-bend lead and be tough at the front. Trap 3 is rated the main threat on the numbers, and this is the forecast.
11:36 11:36 Monmore
Whisky Dream
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+137
Win
69
Looks close between Trap 2 and Trap 5, with my selection edging it. Trap 1 is slower on the figures. Should get that first-bend lead, and if so can boss this race. Trap 5 may not be far away.
11:21 11:21 Harlow
Galget Lor
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+332
Win
166
Has the best speed figures of these, and if overcoming trap 4 (the 'coffin box') it should be hard to reel back. Traps 2 and 6 have slower pace numbers, so they should get a clear passage in this dash.
11:19 11:19 Monmore
Swift Jess
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+175
Lose
-50
Running well and should make another bold bid with the best early pace out of trap 2, with trap 1 looking slower on the times. Getting the first-bend lead could see them off. Traps 4 and 5 will be there, judged on the times for the forecast.
Subtotal810
09 June 2026
16:00 4:00 Southwell
Manalishi
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+150
Win
75
Consistent in four races, runner-up in three, and could be ready to win now. Rated 112 sets a fair standard against this field. Well backed early; that is of note in maiden hurdle races.
15:48 3:48 Salisbury
Le Samourai
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+275
Lose
-50
Another from the Beckett yard making debut. This time a 3-y-o unraced and should be well suited by the race conditions. Should see out this 7f on soft, being bred for a mile distance. Got sold for 450k as a yearling and could get off the mark first time.
15:38 3:38 Romford
Young Youngy
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
Looks a good price at 4/1 given the speed figures of this dog. Plus, out in trap 6, should get a clear run and avoid any crowding that looks likely with the inside traps here. Could be left the lead.
15:22 3:22 Valley
Poker Aces
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+200
Win
100
Has best speed figures and should get up early out of trap 5 given the trap 6 has slower early figures. Should be right up there avoiding trouble. Trap 4 looks good on the times and this looks the forecast.
14:30 2:30 Southwell
Huckleberry Sting
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+187
Lose
-50
Looks an improving chaser, having won and then finished second in both chase starts so far, and more to come. Rated just 84. Has race conditions to suit and a small yard that places horses well at this track.
14:18 2:18 Salisbury
Undiscovered
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 2.50 on 09/06 at 09:510.10 deduction for Minzazi@9.00 withdrawn at 11:03R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 1.50 x (1-0.10) = 2.35
@+135
Win
67
Interesting on debut for this early-season foaled 2-y-o colt from a top stable at this track. He can be expected to go very well. Noted he has been backed early and the conditions could suit him. May win first time.
14:14 2:14 Newcastle
Fabulous Kimiko
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
Has been putting in good times and I rate the one on the clock here. Out of trap 3, with both traps 1 and 2 slower on the pace, I can see this dog getting up to the first bend well and could possibly win the race from there. The outside traps have a chance if the plan goes awry.
12:01 12:01 Newcastle
Romeo Lightning
Daily Races
50 WIN
@-136
Win
37
Looks a big player on recent form and the early pace out of Trap 5, with the Trap 6 dog slower. Can see a trouble-free run to the first bend and could be out in front for the win. Trap 4 looks close on the figures. That looks the forecast bet.
Subtotal79
08 June 2026
17:18 5:18 Roscommon
Polepatrick
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+125
Lose
-50
Just three runners in this race, and all can improve. My selection looks a bit in front of the other two after winning well latest and can step forward on that win. Should make the pace, and the extra trip could suit well.
16:18 4:18 Carlisle
Blufferonthebus
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+450
Lose
-50
Has best form on soft over 7f, so looks to have ideal race conditions. Has won five times on turf and is on last winning mark. Looks weighted to get another win. Close third latest; could be ready to strike again.
14:07 2:07 Dunstall Park
Noduff Golf
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+300
Win
150
Out in Trap 6 should get a clear path and avoid early trouble. It has the speed figures to win at the end of the race. Should be strong at the finish. Trap 4 looks the main threat judged on the times.
12:51 12:51 Romford
Links Viper
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+100
Lose
-50
Looks a big player out of Trap 2, with Trap 1 slower on the early pace figures, and could see an all-the-way win. Has the speed figures to win from the front, getting that first-bend lead. Trap 4 looks best of the rest.
11:18 11:18 Dunstall Park
Hello Mate
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Maybe a bit tricky out of Trap 3 but has the pace to get up early for the lead. If doing so, could be hard to reel in. Leading chance on the times. Trap 6 has good figures and will get a free passage, so rates as a big threat.
Subtotal-50
07 June 2026
00:04 00:04 Saratoga
Renegade
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+162
Lose
-50
This is the Belmont Stakes, which is part of the American Triple Crown of races. This 3-y-o colt can win, having just missed out on winning the Kentucky Derby last month. This race looks weaker and also suits a few of these on previous form. Given he had too much to do in the Derby, running a neck second, he should be ridden more prominently now.
Subtotal-50
06 June 2026
14:40 2:40 Epsom Downs
Jan Brueghel
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
Jan Brueghel beat Calandagan in this race last year. Although that rival has gone on to win at the top level and be rated the best horse overall, this unique track could favour the O'Brien 5-y-o, who looks to have retained ability after winning at Chester last month. Any further rain will help the chance.
14:25 2:25 Punchestown
Quantum Quest
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+300
Win
150
Makes chase debut for a top yard and should go well given the hurdles form. Lacks chase experience against a few rivals in this race, but the stable does well with hurdlers switching to this sphere and this could be another. Has won over today's 3-mile trip, so stamina is assured.
13:45 1:45 Worcester
She Is For Me Boys
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@-124
Win
40
Mare's chase and all four can go well. But my selection has the best recent form of these and could win a second chase now. Good second finish latest and got placed three times in previous races where form has been franked. Race conditions will suit.
10:32 10:32 Doncaster
Cockneys Elsa
Daily Races
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 0.80 on 06/06 at 8:50 Best Odds Guaranteed SP 0.83 used instead of 0.80 taken BOG
@-120
Win
42
Sprint 5 dog race that looks set up for Trap 1 to get out and lead all the way. Has the best early pace, and that will be vital for this short distance. The first bend will be the deciding factor.
Subtotal182
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