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Well done with Mister Carpenter 100/1 hope you had a good bet on him.
JacThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Thanks all, been a good day.
Sungold, not my biggest on here, but no far off it, chuffed to hear your wife was on.
What a day then. I was at work, and I normally keep my composure, but I lost it a wee bit. I had bet him at 50’s and then topped up 66’s, but I knew there was a good chance of an SP of 100’s before the off.
If he’d been 25’s, I would have been happy with that, but when he hit 66’s, I just assumed I was wasting my time.
The last few strides were nervy mind.
Other good news was Kylie Rules. Biggest bet of the day, and I thankfully put in a lay at higher than I’d normally go, and comfortably got it back. Also made a wee profit on Communique, but that was a smaller bet.
Gutted with the late Non Runner, as Ropey Guest really well for third, while Poyle Vinnie ran well at a big price, but I never got near to getting my money back.
I was a wee bit disappointed with Cormorant, I was fairly confident of a decent run.Another seriously good days racing, and it’s hard to split the days three big races, The Summer Plate, The Bet365 Trophy, and The Kilbeggan Midlands National, great lineup for each race.
The supporting cards not too shabby either.
Obviously completely pressure free after Thursday, but still, with the amount of selections I have today, I have to be careful.
Newmarket
In The Bet365 Trophy, I’m already with Protected Guest and Kings Advice Antepost. Neither seem popular, but it won’t stop me topping up. I’ll not be having any EW, and instead I’ll try to just lay in running.In the 1535, Overwrite is back out. Owes me nothing after Ascot, but I stupidly left him at Windsor, when he won well. This is tougher, but he’s done nothing to make me desert him.
The Falmouth looks another tough gig for Agincourt. She’ll do well to top the last run, but expecting her to be competitive. Already on Antepost, but topped up, and will do again if she tops 20’s.
Market Rasen
Can’t find an angle in The Summer Hurdle, but The Plate is a cracker. On a busy betting day, can’t really justify betting three, so I’ve decided to sacrifice The Kilbeggan Midlands National, unless I win in this race, so I’ve went triple handed here with Solomon Grey, San Benedeto, and Imperial Presence.Musselburgh
Much lower grade stuff here, but I horse I’ve always liked, Economic Crisis, caught the eye last week. He can win off of this mark, and though known as a soft ground horse, he’s won on Good to Firm too, so at a price here, I’ve got to have a rare go on him.Kilbeggan
As mentioned, I’ll sit the big one out unless I have any joy at Market Rasen. Strange approach, but makes sense to me. To be honest, it’s such a tough race, but without a bet at the moment obviously. Plinth and Yanworth stand out for JP, but both look ideal for Galway, and Plinth looks a lively one for The Galway Blazer. Freewheelin Dylan, and at a massive price, particularly Woods Well, make up the shortlist.Very good card at Kilbeggan tonight, even without the big one.
Brilliant to see Supasundae run here, but I’ll be chancing two big outsiders to make the frame. Jaime Sommers can run the odd big race, while Mister Eddman is crying out for another go at this trip.
In the 1825, Mindsmadeup, Aa Bee See, and Born By The Sea all really appeal, but at this moment, to bet any of them, without knowing how earlier races go, would be nuts. I’d need earlier winners to even consider. All three are too big right now.
Curragh
I’ll definitely be betting in the 1815. He’s got plenty of miles on the clock, and he’s not really done much for me before, I’ve certainly never bet him before, but for all that, this is an unusual trip for Nam. He had no luck whatsoever last time, and he’d definitely won with a clear run. Smashing mark, and I’d expect him to go well.This is obviously a crazy, and probably inadvisable number of bets, but after yesterday, why not? I’ll still be looking to claw back Stakes where I can.
Summer Plate – Solomon Grey 11’s
Summer Plate – San Benedeto
Summer Plate – Imperial Presence EW
Bet365 Trophy – Kings Advice 20’s
Bet365 Trophy – Protected Guest 40’s
1525 Musselburgh – Economic Crisis EW
1535 Newmarket – Overwrite 12’s
Falmouth – Agincourt 10’s EW 3 Places
Falmouth – Agincourt 18’s
1755 Kilbeggan – Jaime Sommers EW
1755 Kilbeggan – Mister Eddman EW
1815 Curragh – NamSummer Plate
Imperial Presence, San Benedeto, Solomon Grey
20p Combination Forecasts and Tricasts1535 Newmarket
Overwrite, Zabeel Prince
50p Reverse Excata1755 Kilbeggan
50p Reverse Forecast1825 Kilbeggan
Mindsmadeup, Born By The Sea
50 Reverse Forecasts-£20.90
Good luck with those today Vtc.
Agincourt is an interesting player in the Falmouth
I’m waiting for Billesdon Brook to rack up a few losses and play her at Goodwood.Gaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
Cheers Nath, I’ll definitely be joining you with her, though she’ll have shaved a few points off today.
Cheers Grass, been pretty decent all round, and even today, through ducking and diving, wasn’t as bad as it looked.
What a good horse that Lynwood Gold is, did that well for you.
Summer Plate made a big difference to the day, with a few quid back profit on Solomon Grey, and money back on Imperial Presence. San Benedeto was average, and lost on him, but he’s the one I actually took from it.
I had a go then on The Kilbeggan Midlands National, and I made a good profit on Plinth, worked out perfectly (well winning would have been perfect). It was a good thing too, as Woods Well was average, and it also softened the blow of Freewheelin Dylan winning.
Nam was another good result, easily getting a good profit, but I wasn’t that impressed with his attitude, and doubt I’d bet him again.
Absolutely delighted with Jaime Somers. The plan was to bet her around 33’s EW, but with the defection of Supasundae, I went 14’s Win, and made a profit on that too. Mister Eddman will have other days.
I went to bet both Mindsmadeup and Born By The Sea, hoping the prices would somehow have held after the raft of Non Runners, but they’d been slashed. A winner is a winner though, and having hoped for 20’s, I took the 11-2. Was hardly a massive winner, but on a tough day, I’ll take it, and it made a difference.
That was the good, now the bad.
The only silver lining with The Bet365 Trophy, was that most of my stake on Protected Guest was after The Final Decs, but a loser is a loser. Kings Advice was terrible, beaten a long way out.
Agincourt was disappointing, and absolutely no excuses.
I picked the wrong one later, and the win of Zabeel Champion was hard to take, especially the manner in which he did it, and also the way that Overwrite folded.
Economic Crisis wasn’t that bad, but the worst thing about is that I was watching on my phone at work, and I was watching the wrong horse. I thought I’d won FFS.
I was glad to come out of that in one piece, but it was touch and go, and Kilbeggan stopped it being a losing day.
That was hard work yesterday, and I’ll try to keep the run going.
Already gave my thoughts on the big races today.
It worked yesterday, and in a similar vein, by going triple handed in The Betfred Heritage Handicap, I’ll cut back on The Bunbury Cup, though I will still bet Blackheath either way.
Marie’s Diamond is only a speculative one as well, while Sir Dancealot is one I just can’t see challenging the leaders, but I do think he has a chance of making the 4, if things fall his way.
I’ve taken a chance with Stunning Beauty at Newmarket, while one I do like at Leapordstown is Let’s Get Started, who impressed me at Dundalk.
1315 Newmarket – Stunning Beauty 11’s
Summer Mile – Marie’s Diamond 7’s
July Cup – Equilateral 25’s
July Cup – Sir Dancealot EW 4 Pls
1545 Leopardstown – Lets Get Started EW
Heritage Hcap – Ornate 25’s
Heritage Hcap – Saaheq
Bunbury Cup – BlackheathJuly Cup
Equilateral, Sir Dancealot
50p Reverse ExactaBetfred Heritage Handicap
Justanotherbottle, Ornate, Saaheq
80p returned
20p Combination Forecasts and Tricasts-£25.50
Day was made today with that performance from Stunning Beauty. Blown away by that, and should be more to come on that evidence.
The only other positive to take from the day was that Justanotherbottle getting withdrawn saved me a few good quid in The Heritage Handicap, as he was second biggest bet of the day after Equilateral.
One to note was Blackheath. “Found” plenty of trouble, and I’ll definitely give him another chance.
Another day in front though thanks to Stunning Beauty, but can only find one tomorrow.
Last time out at Leapordstown, Settle For Bay really got my attention, and I couldn’t resist the 40’s EW tomorrow at Cork. Had a few quid on, but he’s getting bet, so had a bit more at 25’s on the nose. Definitely a plan with this horse, and not certain that day’s tomorrow, but an unreal price.
1715 Cork – Settle For Bay 40’s EW 5pl
Well that one didn’t need much of a write up. I did say that I had my doubts that that would be the plan, but I expected better than that. He’s still on my radar though.
Still, very very happy with how that week went. Obvious highlight was Mr Carpenter, but Tralee Hills a big highlight as well, while Stunning Beauty impressed me loads, and I’m looking forward to next time. Very interesting horse.
Plinth made me a nice profit at Kilbeggan, and I look forward to Galway with him, while I didn’t win a bean from Blackheath, but very definitely one to persevere with.
Settle For Bay ended the run though, and hopefully a quiet midweek ahead.
This is a great read again Venture + looks as if you have got out of the stalls very quickly this season. Keep it up.
Thanks Buckers, good to see you back mate.
Yeah, best start to a season by some way, so just got to try and keep it going.
Very quiet midweek, but did have a bet on Wednesday. Thankfully no aftertiming, as was on my Notebook thread.
Very nice winner Omnivega, and there should be more to come. Managed to get 7’s, and he done it well.
I didn’t have to bet Numen last night at Leapordstown, as I had him at 100’s for St Leger, and he had to win to keep that ticket alive. He ran well enough, but nothing to suggest I’ll be seeing him at Doncaster.
If the midweek was quiet, the same can’t be said for Saturday, and it’s a cracker. Not surprisingly, I’m going to have to be very careful.
Big race of the day is The John Smiths Cup, but that race like others, is chock full of quality.
In The John Smiths Cup, I also like Harrovian and Afaak. Harrovian was a big fancy for me in The Old Rowley Cup, but despite being an AP loss, he’s always been on the radar. Afaak was a big fancy for The Hunt Cup, and I reckon he’s overpriced here. Sadly too many selections for me to go anything but single handed here. Part of me though, thinks that Afaak might be running here to get his mark down for The Golden Mile or Cambridgeshire.
It’s all about Euchen Glen then. Been backing him for three years now, and he’s been a real money spinner. Previous winner of the race, but this looks tougher. Saying that though, his first two runs have been highly encouraging, and the 3lb drop for his run in The Old Newton Cup looks generous. I reckon it was a canny ride that day. I’ve banged the drum for him long enough, and I just can’t desert him here. One of those horses who’s perennially overpriced.
If it wasn’t for the inclusion of Communique, who I’ve got a soft spot for, and my potential Ebor backup, Universal Order being in the field, I’d back Eagles By Day, but having three out of a five horse field on my radar gives out a few warning bells, and no option but to sit out. All three remain horses of interest for the season ahead, and Eagles By Day, is a very interesting one.
I can’t rule out El Astronaute, though haven’t made my mind up. He’s short enough mind, considering I liked him at 8’s. It’s a toss up between him and Major Jumbo. I like the pair of them, and will be a late call.
At Newbury I’m very hopeful of a big run from Huboor, while I think that Bowman is worth a try earlier in the card, though market vibes aren’t great. Isomer, who did me proud last week, will definitely be bet, but it’ll be a different approach this week, and I don’t think I’ll see any of the massive exchange prices this time………unless he blows the start again of course.
Some card at The Curragh.
The Scurry is a belter, and I’m with Gulliver and Romantic Proposal. Gulliver is solid, but Romantic Proposal is probably the more exciting, and I haven’t completely given up on the thought of her escaping Handicaps.
Old friend Surrounding shouldn’t be disgraced in The Minstrel, while I recon it’s my first ever bet in The Irish Oaks, and I think Snow could be decent.
As I’ve seen with Numen the other night, and Toronto ending up in a Naas Handicap the other week, I should leave The Classics alone at this stage, but I’m interested to see how Wembley and Forest of Dreams get on tomorrow, and it probably makes more sense to bet them at 50’s just now for The 2000 Guineas, rather than tomorrow, but the price tempts me on Forest of Dreams.
Bowman
Euchen Glen 25’s
Euchen Glen EW 6 Places
Huboor 13-2
Isomer
Surrounding 12’s EW
Gulliver 10’S
Romantic Proposal 12’s
Snow 5’s
Forest of DreamsPossibles, El Astronaute, Major Jumbo
John Smiths Cup
Euchen Glen, Harrovian, Afaak
20p Combination Forecasts and TricastsCity Walls
El Astronaute, Major Jumbo
£1 Reverse ExactaScurry
Romantic Proposal, Gulliver
£1 Reverse ExactaPaid £31.40
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