Zaraband ran out a very easy winner which was a good way to end the month, unfortunately three non-runners may have cost us a potentially nice day but it was a decent return and we'll hope to continue that going into October.
Two very recent NRs both won today which is rather annoying given I didn't spot they were running. Blue Storm won a nice race at the weekend – the first race since bombing for us at Beverley, hopefully I can continue to spot them but get a few more up this month.
For those who are interested, I've attached my stats to date at the bottom of the article, which will updated monthly.
Attacanter Racing Tips
Vince Lombardi 8/1 four places – 16.25 Bath
I am willing to take a chance on Vince Lombardi in what looks a competitive, but open contest. I took note of the yard in my early days of racing and they've been on a steady incline with this year showing a noticeable improvement in results operating at 18.5%
Richard Kingscote is the man I most recognise with their horses from my early interest in the All Weather, he has been on three of the yard's last four winners, all from September. The yard are going well in general, the owner/trainer had Andaleep in the Cambridgeshire, finishing 5th at 66/1 on Saturday.
The selection isn't overly obvious on paper, he did win on soft all the way back in 2021 so I'll chance the heavy going isn't totally inconvenient. He's been pretty inconsistent overall but most of his runs were in better races, he's on his last winning mark, he has performed well over further at stiff tracks, this is a slight drop in trip but hopefully his stamina proves important.
Wannabeawallaby 7/1 four places – 13.30 Bath
I have said before if you flip flop too much, it is probably a race to avoid, especially if there is added guesswork, but I'm going for the full house at Bath and this one seems to have the most value is capable of getting anywhere near deciphering it.
There are too many to many, Surrey Charm was my initial choice then I was going to punt Spring Chorus but I do like Dylan Cunha and will give his runner a chance who looks well weighted with a 7lb apprentice.
A lot of these haven't travelled this far so I suspect the pace will be slow on the testing conditions, off of that I am not overly sure we need a stayer despite an uphill run in but my selection is more proven at this trip and has been nothing but consistent.
Finishing 2nd off 57, 58 and 59 over the summer, although well beat we are now going off 49, the apprentice doesn't ride too often and has only won for his father (presumably). I do consider this a negative but I was going to side with Spring Chorus on jockey alone and this selection is at least slightly more assured.
Apache Star 6/1 four places – Bath 16.55
Billy Loughnane takes over from Ray Dawson on a horse trained by his father, the horse is dropped a pound for a C&D 4th of 9 last time in which he raced a couple of today's rivals.
The horse is a regular visitor here, he isn't a certified mud lover but shouldn't be too phased by conditions based off a 6f neck 2nd at Nottingham on heavy almost a year to the day rated 7lbs higher. If back in the same mood that entitles him to be in the shake up now 1lb below his last win. He's well weighted on his best, has stamina and course form so well entitled to figure.
Cindy Lou Who 10/1 four places – 15.50 Bath
I have much better success in lower classed handicaps so it isn't the smartest decision to select from this race given I do much better handicapping but with four places on offer, a 6/1 2nd favourite does entice me to take a stab in a 2yo race where it's hard to get a handle on most.
Gaye Kelleway has quickly opted for a Nursery for Cindy Lou Who after being tried at Listed level on her second outing. She didn't cut it at Newbury before finishing 7th of 10 at Ascot last time in what looks a deep enough Novice race.
I am happy to take a chance she can outrun her odds in this contest, I don't mind the fact a good few have more experience and course form – this level should be within her grasp for a trainer who had a similar winner with the jockey back in July, only his third ride for her in the year, a 50-1 nowhere accompanied a 22-1 place.
Here are the stats to date:
August: +87.19 (0.1pt e/w L15), +9.05
(0.5pt e/w single), +4 (1pt win), +5.5
(1pt win BOG), avg. advised 9.73, avg. sp
10.82, 7 winners 18 placed 62 tips,
36.03%.
September: -9.34 (0.1pt e/w L15), +26.36
(0.5pt e/w single), +18.26 (1pt win),
+25.43 (1pt win BOG), avg. advised 10.65,
avg. sp 9.66, winners 16, places 36, tips
107 49.64%
I think on balance the month has been OK, the deficit from September was lost during two spells whilst I was away with restricted internet unable to access replays etc. Throughout the whole month we had thirty bets for the price of three, five bets were one away from a full house.
*Advised Bet – Eachway L15*
WHAT IS A LUCKY 15 BET?
A Lucky 15 bet consists of 15 unique bets, covering every possible combination that comes from backing four selections. The 15 bets are broken down like this:
– 1 fourfold accumulator
– 4 trebles, with each treble omitting one of your selections
– 6 doubles, again covering every possible combination
– 4 singles
The attraction of a Lucky 15 is that it offers many more ways to win than a standard accumulator. A Lucky 15 uses both your acca and your singles as well as producing trebles and doubles that reward you for correctly calling 2/4 or 3/4 of your selections. To cover the 15 separate bets, a Lucky 15 uses your stake 15 times. If you were to place £1 on a Lucky 15, you would be staking £15 in total across the various bets.
In December 2020 we sadly 
