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I remember those days Moe, and didn’t make as much as I could have, but I had my moments.
Alas it wasn’t me either Moe, though I’m certainly no stranger to taking a chance with that kind of line…….one of these days.
Unlucky Grass, but at least you dug out a winner. Missed all of the racing yesterday, bar the first at Goodwood, and The Plate, but I will give Decision Time a look once I get a decent signal.
I gave Goodwood a complete swerve yesterday, bar my Lancaster Bomber bet, and I didn’t even bother attempting to watch it, as the ground couldn’t have been less suitable for him. I’m actually surprised they ran him. It’s a very uninspiring card again today, and more than happy to sit it out once more.
Yes Tom couldn’t do it for me at Perth, but I was happy to get a winner on the board with Mountain King, albeit for a small stake with a R4 added on, but I’ll take any win that’s going.
If I conveniently don’t mention Alelchi Inois (and I really want to forget him) then The Plate really was a very good race for me. Had 4 running for me, and to finish 3rd, 4th, and 5th, in a race of this nature will do for me, as all about confidence, and I’m happy to be knocking on the door. Was happy with all 3 of them, and once I get a decent signal, I will watch the race properly. I only managed it on my phone yesterday, and I never get the real feel of a race that way, and look forward to watching it back.
On to today, and disappointed to see that Princely Conn is a Non Runner, but haven’t went mad on the race yet, but as I’m not down much at all on the week, I will top up on Western Boy, and Ivan Grozny at the 6 places or on Betfair nearer the time, and I am also going to bring in a sub, as this is a race where I like to have 3 running for me. I’ve added Ancient Sands each way, who ran well in this last year, comes here off the same mark, and has an interesting jockey booking in Rachael Blackmore, who made the frame last year. I was surprised to see her not on a JP Runner, particularly before Princely Conn was pulled, and I’m taking this as a good sign. 28’s with 6 places looks value to me.
It’s a much better card at Galway today, and I will have an interest for sure. Bet a couple so far, and maybe best to add small stake ew perms, and maybe a couple of singles on the bigger priced runners.
In the 1340, Oathkeeper, and Banella Boy look strong, but the one that catches the eye is Just Cause at around 7’s.
In the 1415, I could go bet half of them, not least Peregrine Run, and Rathivnden, but in the end I’ve already bet a couple of them each way, namely Potters Point at 25’s, and Landofhopeandglory at 16’s.
In the 1450, Knockmaole Boy who’s already won this week looks the pick, though hardly appealing at around 7-2, while in the next, Orangey Red is tempting at 10’s.
In the 1600, I manged to nab some of the 10’s for It’s All Guesswork, while after The Galway Hurdle, I’m not deserting my old pal Usa.
1415 Galway
Potters Point, Landofhopeandglory
50p Reverse ExactaGalway Hurdle
Ivan Grozny, Western Boy, Ancient Sands
50p Combination Exactas, and Trifectas-£87
Had a fun day yesterday with my oddschecker steamers, but am kicking myself about missing a Shark Hanlon winner in the last; I follow his horses in the winter but didn’t look at the race properly. Why is it always the one you miss that sticks in the mind rather than the winners? It’s good fun on W Hill radio as usual; the jingle machine had packed in [working now] so they had to do their own jingles. I do hope they never scrap W Hill Racing Radio.
What do you think about the Galway Blazers chase? Lots of nice runners. I’ve tried Thanks for Tea at 20s and can’t ignore Net D’Ecosse at 16s having watched him up to this point. Both e/w.
Lots more I could have bet and Baily Moon could go well if he wasn’t too put off by last run.Nothing worse than missing a winner from a stable you follow Moe, and it’s never easy to take. It’s a long time since I listened to Wm Hill Radio, and you’ve put me in the mood for it, I must give it a listen soon.
Oh it’s a cracker Grass, and I’ll definitely be having a try.
I’ve only had 7 maximum bets this summer, and 3 of them have been between Aranhill Chief, and On Fiddlers Green, and they’ve both kept me ahead of the game, giving me some very nice returns. I can’t possibly desert them again, and I would just love to get one more win from Aranhill, though he’ll be doing well to topple Fiddlers, who’ll have assistance from Russell in the saddle. Things have been bang average this week, so I won’t be going full pelt on them tonight, but I’ll be keeping everything crossed, and I totally agree about Baily Moon. He was a winner for me last month, and probably should have been a maximum bet, after I flagged him up as being prepped beforehand. He’s a silly price tonight, J J takes a handu 3 off, and he’s definitely worth another go, and we just need his jumping to hold up.
Could bet half of them, including your 2. Best of luck with them, and we’ve discussed Net D’Ecosse many times this summer, and he deserves a big run, I hope you get it from him.
No joy for me in The Galway Hurdle yesterday, and Ancient Sands bringing down Ivan Grozny was a tough one.
After swerving Goodwood the last couple of days, I’ll have a go today. Might as well, as my bets have been thin on the ground on Saturday’s lately, and not convinced I’ll be changing things tomorrow. Despite it being fab this week, strict staking (again) only helped maximise profit, though Master The World a big bet today.
I have Master The World at 33’s, and G M Hopkins at 20’s & 22’s, so hopeful from they 2 in particular.
Betfred Mile
Master The World, G M Hopkins, Withernsea
20p Combination Exactas & Trifectas1535 Goodwood
Washington DC, Final Venture
50p Combination Exacta1815 Galway
Aranhill Chief, On Fiddlers Green, Baily Moon
50p Reverse Exacta-£94.80
There’s money going on Thanks for Tea [including mine] but Andy said that the top weight should win. I’ll be glad when this week is over, albeit having so much fun with my small ew bets!
Not enjoyed it as much I thought I would this week Moe, though that’s more to do with being on holiday, and trying to get a signal on phone to actually watch the action. Thought the Wednesday at both Galway (Plate aside) and Goodwood (ruined by weather) were disappointing cards, while yesterdays action at Goodwood was as bad as you could hope for, from a meeting of this stature. To be fair though, the action at Goodwood is smashing today, and I’m keeping everything crossed for a cood signal lol
I’ve been in tears listening to W Hill radio this week; they’re so funny. We know Stephen Powell from our racing club days [he used to be the young lad manning the videos], although he doesn’t seem to be in the studio these days. Bets today are Birchwood, Masham, Washington, Kyllang [sp], Quayside, See of Rome, Shymkent, Rashoun, Howdya Harry, Rip Rocks, Thanks for Tea, Sir Jack Yeats [like the trainer!], Lake Takapuna, Ted Veale and Heres for the Craic. Will no doubt add more throughout the day….[makes a change for me not to do the aftertiming thing, doesn’t it!]
I’ll tune in soon Moe. Good luck today, and though I didn’t bet him, quite like the look of Quayside, hope it’s a winner for you.
No time for proper update today, but safe to say Master The World paid not only for the week, but possibly the season, absolutely delighted with that.
Stewards Cup
Growl, Classic Seniority, Hoof It
50p Combination Exactas, and Trifectas-£100.80
Pleased for you getting that win VtC, even though it did beat my lot! It eased the pain greatly.There’s nothing better than backing a horse ante post at a huge price and seeing it’s price come in and for it to start favourite; for it to win is the icing on the cake! Had a terrible day yesterday and thought dear old Ted Veale was going to bail me out in the last at Galway, but it wasn’t to be. Having an easy day today; relieved that it’s Stewards Cup day as I’ve never backed the winner of a big sprint handicap so there’s no pressure on myself to even attempt to do so. I did once back a sprint winner in a French race only for it to be disqualified straight away.
..W Hill radio was quite workmanlike yesterday; more fun when Chris Pimlott and Rory are in the studio.
Thanks Moe, made my week that did, and the annoying thing is, I’m on holiday, and the wifi is that poor I can’t watch the replay, dying to see it again. I’m sorry, but not for the first time you made me lol………..with that comment about the French race
Been a long week, and nearly there, but after another decent day at Goodwood, I might as well have a try at Galway.
Away from The Stewards Cup, had no joy with Westland Row at Galway, or Spring Offensive at Goodwood, but for the second time this week, got a nice ew return from Usa at Galway, and I was even happier to get the 16’s, happy days.
Growl at 40’s, and Hoof It at 25’s made it a welcome Stewards Cup, and having planned to call it a day after that, I’ll have a go tomorrow, after a couple of profitable days.
This time last year, old Hoof It had come up with the goods again for me at Goodwood, and then poor old Hillybilly Boy was a bumper winner for me the next day at Chester, giving me 2 serious winners in 24 hours, but I wasted a good few quid on Mr Fiftyone at Galway, and lo and behold, he’s back again.
He runs in the 1700, and he’s giving me a serious headache, as I much prefer his stablemate Neverushacon, but I might have to cover old 51 as well. Both very backable prices tonight, though Attribution looks a worthy contender as well.
14-1 is far too big for Black Label in the first, and he makes decent each way appeal, while the same could apply to King Leon in the 1445 at 9’s. That 1445 is a nice little race, and Definite Soldier at 16’s, and Bobarlee at 28’s look the pick of the prices.
In the 1555, Katiymann, and old “friend” of Stilvi and I, looks well drawn, and that’s enough to tempt me, though 11’s doesn’t seem too generous to be fair.
I never like to say a race is one horses to lose, but surely Shaneshill can’t lose the 1630, and even though he’s odds on, I’m happy for him to make the perms. I like Shaneshill, and can easily see him being considered for The Ryanair or Gold Cup this season.
Congrats for your Goodwood wins esp Master the World, that must have made your week.
I like Attribution today too- I liked the way he disposed of the bigger Ballyoisin round a more galloping course and think he will suit Galway very well. I’ve backed him at 6s and put him in a rev f/c with my pal Dicosimo who I hope doesn’t think “stay up with the pace at Galway” means “run away in the muck and knacker yourself”.
I also like Definite Soldier at 16s in the 1445 and Theydon Park as well at 11s. Agree nice race lots of contenders.
Agree Shaneshill wins his race barring disaster. Interested to see how young Ask Nile goes and did a tiny SF just in case.Good luck with yours today and safe driving if you’re going home tonight.
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