markeburns
Sports enthusiast, particularly Horse racing. Retired and living the dream of horse race ownership (Syndicate). Married with three grown up kids.
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markeburns's Tips History
05 July 2025
19:23 7:23 Nottingham
Spirit Of Applause
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@3.25
Lose
-100
5-year-old gelding sired by Charm Spirit often runs well without winning. He did win twice last year, both over the minimum 5-furlong trip. Also, both times under this jockey. I think 5 furlongs on good to firm is ideal, and with the handicap mark now helping along with this jockey, I make him my NAP.
Subtotal-100
04 July 2025
17:42 5:42 Beverley
Golden Palace
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Win
325
2-year-old February filly sired by Palace Pier is having her first outing on the racecourse. Quite an expensive purchase and with a good stable. Is well drawn and this first-season sire, Palace Pier, looks to have produced some quality offspring already. Well drawn in stall two to go well from the start.
Subtotal325
02 July 2025
19:00 7:00 Chepstow
Mae Amor
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@6.50
Lose
-100
3 year old Filly Sired by Mehmas has been running consistently well but is yet to win her first handicap. Dropped another lb in the handicap, think the ground will suit and Trainer / Jockey combo makes me hopeful here. Should go close.
16:38 4:38 Thirsk
Sir William
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.00
Lose
-50
3-year-old gelding sired by Night Of Thunder has yet to get his head in front in 7 tries. He is gradually coming down the handicap and ran well last time out over 10 furlongs. The extra 2 furlongs today could eke out a little more improvement, and in this small field, I think he may just get to the front and stay there.
Subtotal-150
01 July 2025
19:00 7:00 Chelmsford City
Elizabeth Bay
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@4.50
Lose
-100
3-year-old filly sired by New Bay has some decent form to her name, running a good 3rd last time out here on standard going. Breeding suggests she will be okay on the slower surface today, and at least she is proven at the track. Up against a couple of penalized last time out winners has helped her price, and I make her a decent bet and my NAP today.
17:15 5:15 Brighton
Amor Cordis
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
3-year-old gelding sired by Havana Gold is yet to get his head in front. However, he ran a decent race last time out over 7 furlongs on good to firm going, so hopefully, he is progressing and likes today's conditions. He is also down a little in the handicap and a notch in class. Forecast favorite here, so a good run is expected.
Subtotal-150
28 June 2025
21:00 9:00 Doncaster
Hale End
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@8.00
Lose
-100
5 year old Gelding Sired by Mehmas ran a good 2nd last time out here at Doncaster. The winner that day went on to run a close 2nd again next time. This seems to be Hale End's trip and he has won on the going. He is up 1lb since last run which is a shame but did win off 2lb higher last July. Judging by previous performances he should have no problem carrying the 10 stone 2lb he has today, especially on this quick ground. Hopeful of a big run and a shame his regular pilot (Connor Beasley) has gone to Newcastle for 5 rides today.
Subtotal-100
27 June 2025
17:30 5:30 Cartmel
Saligo Bay
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@5.00
Win
200
7-year-old gelding sired by New Bay has been running on the flat recently and seems to have enjoyed it, winning 2 out of 3. Not winning over hurdles since November 23. That was on softish ground over 2 miles in a seller. It might be that shorter hurdles races on soft are what he needs, and coming down the handicap to an attractive mark can only help. Fitness is assured. Market seems to be wise to his two recent flat wins, so the price isn't great but worth a small wager for me.
Subtotal200
26 June 2025
19:15 7:15 Hamilton
Imperial Guard
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@5.50
Lose
-100
4-year-old gelding sired by Night Of Thunder is a consistent sort, running well over a variety of surfaces. I think today's turf going will also suit and is edging down the handicap a little. I think he can carry weight well, and the 9 stone 10 lb won't hinder. Good draw for a front runner, and Imperial Guard generally does just that.
Subtotal-100
24 June 2025
20:27 8:27 Newton Abbot
Borderline
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
7-year-old gelding sired by Sans Frontieres is having his 2nd run back after a wind operation. He was running on over a shorter distance last time. He hasn't won in 11 outings over hurdles, but his handicap mark is becoming very attractive. If he jumps okay today, I think he will go very close.
15:45 3:45 Beverley
Flickering Halo
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
4-year-old gelding sired by Dark Angel is running consistently well. He won over 10 furlongs 2 runs back at Newcastle for this jockey on the all-weather and has also won here at Beverley on good to firm over 10 furlongs off a mark of 76. Off 75 today, so must have a good chance.
Subtotal-100
23 June 2025
17:25 5:25 Chepstow
Moes Legacy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
4 year old Filly Sired by Havana Grey has run some decent races here at Chepstow. The figures of 4 unplaced from 4 over course and distance are uninspiring to say the least. However, today she is off her lowest handicap mark, running on Good to Firm here over this distance for the first time. She can front run and probably will have to be smartly away to make an impact, but I think that could well happen. Fingers crossed she gets away ok.
16:03 4:03 Wolverhampton
Uncle Simon
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
3-year-old gelding sired by Cotai Glory is having only his third race today and has so far been out the back at 33-1 twice. He is much closer to the front of the market today, and this is his first outing on the Wolverhampton Tapeta surface, which should suit him better. I think we will see an improved run.
15:30 3:30 Wolverhampton
Saxon Land
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
4-year-old filly sired by Saxon Warrior is having her first outing on the all-weather. Just her 2nd run for this trainer after coming over from Ireland. She was well-backed first time out at Lingfield on good ground earlier in the month, so I'm assuming they are confident she has ability. I think this surface could suit and the performance improve this time around.
Subtotal-150
22 June 2025
16:05 4:05 Ffos Las
Dakota Power
Daily Racing
25 EW
@13.00
Win
35
6 year old gelding Sired by Aclaim is 1 from 1 over course and distance. That was on soft ground and that does seem to be his preference. There is rain in the forcast so if it arrives soon enough it will enhance his chances. Decent apprentice Jockey takes off 7lb (from 10-0) and horse seems to be happy carrying weight anyway. At 12-1 I'm happy to take the chance but will go small each way today.
15:00 3:00 Ffos Las
Beggarman
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.50 used instead of 4.33 takenBOG
@4.50
Win
175
8 year old gelding Sired by Toronado has yet to win in 20 attempts on turf but does know how to win as has won 4 times on all weather. He has run two good races here coming 2nd so seems to like it here and running off his lowest handicap mark so far. Today could be his first turf win.
Subtotal210
21 June 2025
20:08 8:08 Ayr
Orbital Chime
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@13.00
Win
70
5 year old gelding Sired by Gleneagles seems a versatile type regarding ground so I think this good to soft won't be a problem. He is becoming well handicapped having dropped a couple of lb further in the weights and also down a notch in class should go close.
17:55 5:55 Ayr
Electric Storm
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@3.50
Lose
-100
5 year old Mare Sired by Night Of Thunder has been running consistently well in Group 3 races and certainly wasn't disgraced last time out in a group 2. This represents a drop in class and although carrying top weight, I don't think that is going to inconvenience her over this minimum trip. She is proven on the softer than good going and I think her class can tell. She can front run if needed and may just grind these into submission.
17:05 5:05 Newmarket
Scattering Light
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Win
325
3 year old filly sired by Blue Point has won just the one race so far at Wolverhampton over 6 furlongs. However, she race a fine race last time out over 6 furlongs at Windsor on the good to Firm going that she gets to today. She also ran a promising race earlier on in her career as a 2 year old on this going. In form Filly could go close today.
15:45 3:45 Newmarket
Sudden Flight
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
3 year old gelding Sired by Aclaim having only his 5 th run today and 2nd on turf. Ran over 5 furlongs last time out and everything may have happenened a bit too quickly for him. Was running on well from the back and this extra furlong will hopefully help.
Subtotal245
07 June 2025
20:10 8:10 Lingfield
Stacey Racey
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
4-year-old filly sired by Bated Breath had her first run on turf recently, and it was probably a fact-finding mission. She is coming down the weights, and this jockey has won on her before. Dropped in class should help her run a better race.
17:45 5:45 Doncaster
Squealer
Daily Racing
75 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 6.50 used instead of 6.00 takenBOG
@6.50
Win
7
5 year old gelding sired by Mehmas seems to like it here. He has come 1st and 2nd in his 2 runs here both under this jockey. Winning off a handicap mark of 84 and 2nd off 94. He has been coming steadily down the handicap with some lacklustre runs recently but he has won on the going and over this course and distance and the various factors now turning in his favour should result in a better effort today.
Subtotal-43
06 June 2025
19:15 7:15 Doncaster
King Of Charm
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
4-year-old gelding sired by Charming Thought ran okay in fourth last time out. Has a decent draw this time out on a course that suits a horse that can front run. Jockey is one from one on him, and dropping a little in the weights can only help.
16:10 4:10 Bangor on Dee
Liverpool Knight
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
7-year-old gelding sired by Golden Horn has been running well. I backed him last time out carrying 12 stone at Worcester over 2 miles 4 furlongs under this jockey. The jockey has ridden him 2 out of the last 3 times and gets a good tune out of him. Dropped a lb in the weights after a good effort is fair enough, and I think he can carry the weight of 11 stone 11 lb again going close. Hopefully, in this smaller field, the jockey can keep a bit up his sleeve for a finishing kick. Last won off this mark.
Subtotal-100
05 June 2025
20:17 8:17 Chelmsford City
Hilltop
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@12.00
Win
60
4-year-old filly sired by New Bay has yet to get her head in front and has been out of action for almost a year. However, I think she may like this surface, and the jockey on board for the first time has a good record here. At this price, I'm going each way.
Subtotal60
04 June 2025
20:22 8:22 Ripon
Herakles
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@6.00
Lose
-100
5-year-old gelding sired by Dandy Man hasn't won since winning over course and distance a year ago. That was off a handicap mark of 66, and today is off just 57. Likes the course. The jockey has ridden him a few times, so will know him. He can front run and has a very handy draw today. Think he will go close.
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03 June 2025
21:00 9:00 Wolverhampton
Petra Celera
Daily Racing
50 EW
@9.00
Win
30
4 year old Filly Sired by Inns Of Court hasn't got her head in front since August 24 but that was on the Tapeta at Southwell over 7 furlongs off a mark of 68. She ran a decent race last time and has come down in the weights to a lowly 59 today. She has won at this course and the jockey had a winner for this trainer in the last week.
14:17 2:17 Leicester
Abstract Art
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
3-year-old gelding sired by Far Above is yet to get his head in front. However, he was running a promising race last time out. He came running on 3rd at Wolverhampton over 8.5 furlongs. The extra distance today should help, and he may be better suited to today's turf. His last run was after a 127-day holiday, so he is also entitled to improve for that run. A big price, so will just go a little each way today.
Subtotal-20
01 June 2025
18:15 6:15 Chelmsford City
Bowerchalke
Daily Racing
75 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 7.00 takenBOG
@10.00
Win
810
3-year-old filly sired by New Bay ran a close 2nd on turf over this distance. She has been raised by 2lb, but her only outing on the polytrack all-weather at Kempton was her only win. I think she may improve again for this surface.
Subtotal810
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