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For this Saturdays racing action, Alan Thomson goes to Ascot for a strongly-fancied nap bet.
CALL ME LORD (2.40) was very lightly campaigned by Nicky Henderson last season and was last seen finishing third in the Imperial Cup at Sandown, conceding lumps of weights to Malaya and Monsieur Lecoq.
That two miles trip was too short and Call Me Lord was seen to even better effect when dishing out a 16 lengths thrashing to Lil Rockerfella over 2m 5f on an earlier Sandown visit. He can win Ascot's Coral Hurdle at the main expense of Roksana and If The Cap Fits, evenly matched on their running in the Ryanair Stayers’ Hurdle over three miles at Aintree last April. Roksana has the benefit of a run two weeks ago when beaten by Top Notch in a blanket finish.
BRISTOL DE MAI (3.00) is bidding to scoop his third Betfair Chase at Haydock and is worth a decent bet at odds-against. The grey has been imperious in this event, whipping Cue Card by 57 lengths on heavy in 2017 before repelling Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Native River 12 months ago. He gets the vote over rising star Lostintranslation, so impressive on his return at Carlisle, and popular Ryanair Chase winner Frodon.
WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (1.45) makes appeal in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle. Formerly trained by Gordon Elliott, Whoshotthesheriff mopped up his first two novice events for Phil Kirby, at Sedgefield and Carlisle, before being pitched into a handicap at Cheltenham won by Benny’s Bridge. The gelding was still in the firing line when falling two out and this looks a tad easier. Paddy Power are going four places.
FIRST FLIGHT (6.40) is quite well treated in the claimer at Wolverhampton. Brian Ellison's gelding has been a consistent performer this season and his latest third to Bo Samraan and Jabbaar in the Catterick mud was a respectable effort in the context of this weaker event. Stall four is a handy pitch and First Flight is likely to be ridden prominently over this shorter trip.
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Well done the winners yesterday,squeaked some profit myself.
Trixie for me tomorrow n few singles
Call Me Lord(*). 7/4
Bristol De Mai…11/10
Kid Commando…5/2(****)
GL all
Feel like going big on Bristol De Mai being at Haydock as 11/10 ain’t badl Yet it’s sensible head on, don’t give them it all back n all that chat 🙄 lol
Kid Commando offers better value after last run.
recoba u always crack me up, love a disappointing fav ey
Very much doubt Gowran will go ahead the rain weve had here.
Inspection 8am.
Still some great racing on.
Just cant see Nicky risking Altior against Cyrname unless he is very confident. No bet for me but should answer a few questions.
But if Altior does win then what price for KG ?
BDM should take all the beating at Haydock.
So glad the NH is back in full flow now.
GL
Aye good racing today DC. The races you’ve mentioned will just be a watch for me although I think BDM will take all the beating but I’m glad with a few beers down me last night I didn’t lump on. lol
See Oor Elvis is keen on Lost In Translation.
GL today gents
Haydock
12-40
am desbois 9-1 Ew.
1-15 jarveys plate 11-4
2-25
sykes 33-1 Ew (6 Places paddy power.
And
Potters legend 66-1 Ew (6 Places Betfair) small stake, needs a lot of rain to get involved ☔
3-00
Lost in translation 13-8 Nap/NB
(Next year’s gold cup winner !!)
Well done Nap and thanks for the tip to look out for voice of value…Stoney Mountain !
Some thing’s never change, I am surprised nobody’s napped Altior 4/7.
12.40 H Burtons Well 3/1
13.50 H Bold Plan 7/1
14.25 H Flash The Steel 12/1 E/W Sirobbie 16/1 E/W. 2 against the field PP paying 6.
14.50 Hu Peters Portrait 6/1
12.10 L Zafaranah 10/3
12.55 A Kapgarry 13/2
15.20 A Caid Du Lin 12/1 E/W SKYBET paying 4.
13.35 G Rebel Early 12/1 E/W PP paying paying.
Welcome back coop, you’ve been missed,
hoping you’re back with a few nice price winners
1 more from me 2.45 Gowran Park the JOLLY should win 1/2 Star Max 20/1 will give it a good run .
cheers MB
Welcome back Coop mate
EW Patent for me today
12.20 Ascot Prince Llewelyn
12.55 Ascot Spiders Bite
2.25 Hay Acey Milan
Gl all
Be lucky
BOOM BOLD PLAN 7/1 well backed 11/4 bet of the day. 16/1 2nd also does me.
Cheers Poppa
classic apples that, always one that saves the day :D
Glad but surprised to see gowran get the go ahead.
I’ve backed Minella Indo to beat Laurina 2.45
One other horse in that race is worth a look THE GUNNER MURPHY. Wont be winning today but I like this horse a lot and I’m sure he’ll pop up soon enough in a h”cap.
Across the pond for my other bets.
Darling Maltaix 7/1 ew 12.55 ascot
Should come on for first outing over fences. Won over this trip over hurdles.
Lisnagar Oscar 8/1 ew 6 places
Should be happier back over the sticks. C&D winner
BOL
Cyclop 2-50 Huntington 4/1
Momella 1-40 Huntington 13/8 nb
Bold plan 1-50 Haydock 10/30 nap
Ballinsker 12-05 Haydock 13/2
Well done Nap 👍
scalino 11.50 ew ..strictly art 11.55 ew .. glory and fortune 12.05 itizzit 12.10 lisnagar oscar 2.25 Well done all winners yesterday
R. 5 :: Roksana :: Win / Ascot
was meant to put up earlier, not a nailed on pick but i bet on this horse when withdrawn last time, done okay at this distance, but better over a furlong less i think, split your stake in the place market to cover although it’s top 4 for 8/11
PAPA DELTA 5/1 (120 Lingfield)
it’s me king of after timing, KEEPER HILL, 22/1 BOOOOOOOOOOM.
heskin those silks banged on about them enough hope someone else had nibble.
Get in Stoney Mountain
Boooooooooooom
NDB is an absolute pussy. so scared going over the fences.
Alamanto 4.40
Moo gargar 5.10
Bendy spirit 6.10
First flight 6.40
Cat royale 7.10
Javelin 7.40
TOMORROW
CHRISS DREAM 13/2 NAP /NB NAVAN 2-30
Tomorrow 2.30 Navan Wide open contest 23 runners, half the field with chances.
Fitzhenry 14/1 E/W Young Paddymc 16/1 E/W. 2 against the field PP and SKYBET paying 6.
3.00 N Thereisnodoubt 16/1 E/W Miles To Memphis 50/1 E/W. 2 against the field, most firms paying 5.
1.10 U Beyond Time 20/1 E/W.
Sunday
2-30 navan
Winter escape 28-1
Da name escapes me 28-1.
Both Ew (6 places) paddy power