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Alan Thomson hopes to dish out six of the best on the all-weather racing action on Wednesday.
THERE are several tempting all-weather midweek bets, headed by THAT IS THE SPIRIT (3.35) at Wolverhampton.
Mick Appleby brings him back off a 151-day break and the nine-year-old is capable of outclassing his rivals if fully tuned up. That Is The Spirit was a 101-rated horse a couple of seasons ago and can exploit his current 80 rating. He didn't handle soft ground on his last outing at Doncaster but had shown a liking for an artificial surface when scoring on stable debut at Chelmsford City. Market leader Ghaith was undeniably impressive when winning on debut for David Loughnane (formerly with Hugo Palmer) but the assessor has reacted with an 11lb rise.
PURDEY'S GIFT (4.10), campaigned mostly at 1m 4f, has been running as if a step up in trip would suit and Andrew Balding takes the bull by the horns in this two-mile handicap. His Lingfield third to Kyllachy Gala 13 days ago was another solid effort, with the son of Camelot doing his best work at the finish. Purdey's Gift won here over 12 furlongs off a 4lb lower mark in October and William Carver takes off 3lb.
Earlier on the card, GOLD BROCADE (1.55) will be carrying a decent each-way punt in the 6f handicap. The Appleby yard will have been happy enough with a 2lb rise for beating Take The Nector at Lingfield 13 days ago and the ex-Irish filly had earlier put down a marker at Newcastle, running third on her stable debut.
There are three bets at Southwell to add to the portfolio. LADYLEYS BELUGA (6.20) made her debut at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and Karl Burke must have encouraged by her third to It'smabirthday and the 89-rated Get Boosting. Her sire Showcasing has a good record on Fibresand, so there is every chance she will adapt to this deeper surface. East Of Eden is the one to beat.
Robyn Brisland continues to prosper at his local track and ATALANTA QUEEN (4.20) is too big a price at 10-1 in this basement Class 7 handicap. She managed only seventh to Break The Silence on her return to action following 57 days off but there is every chance she will strip sharper. Atalanta Queen beat consistent Break The Silence at level weights here in October and her second to Jazz Hands was another rock-solid run in this grade. Likely favourite Sea Of Cool did the business here three days ago and is clearly in top form for John Ryan. He could be a fast-improving three-year-old but Atalanta Queen is a knocking each-way alternative.
ELIXSOFT (4.50) ran Robero close over course and distance at the end of December and third horse Forsetic won next time out. The mare is good value at 7-2.
12.55 W Halfacrown 22/1 E/W Most firms paying 4.
13.25 W Cool To Be A Cat 16/1 E/W Came across this NAG when I was sorting some selections for Elvis. Been backed from 1/2 CENTURY, had a little dabble.
15.00 W Tawaafoq 33/1 E/W HILLS paying 4.
13.00 P Ontheiflist 14/1 E/W Most firms paying 4.
14.35 P Tashman 14/1 E/W SKYBET paying 4.
15.05 P Nicoles Milan 14/1 E/W PP paying 4.
14.50 N Glockenspiel 9/2
Be Lucky.
Made note of wolves picks coops, cheers.
Looks a good placepot card especially if reasoned and billyoakes don’t place.
Elvis, my mate reckons all the money come for Bold Decision 9/4 was 6/1 last night. Billy out to 7/2. He also reckons bit of E/W money for Tawaafoq 16/1 was DOUBLE CARPET last night. Reckons it might sneak a place HILLS going 4.
Do me Halfacrown 16/1 [6] PLACES BET365 EXTRA.
Morning all well done winners yesterday
Lakeview 1.55w 33-1
Fibonacci 2.20n 9-1
Spirit of wedza 2.30w 10-1
Kenny George 2.50n 10-1
Poppy may 3.00w 12-1
Cotton club 4.10w 28-1
Atlanta queen 4.20s 11-1
Ew singles & ew super hienz ☘️Gl all
3 for me today
12.30 punch Three Comets 7/1 ew
Fell 2 out on his first start over hurdles. Oak Park was a couple of lengths behind when TC fell but did stay on quite well at the finish.
Three Comets was rated 93 on the flat and hopefully should come on a bundle for that outing providing the fall hasn’t had too much effect on him.
1.00 punch Ontheiflist 16/1 ew
Not been running well when last seen on the track but has had a small break and makes his hurdle h’cap debut off a very low mark compared to his flat rating.
Rachael Blackmore’s only ride of the day too.
12.50 wolves Adamaris 9/2
Trainer doesn’t send many over to wolves but has managed 2 wins from 4 runners.
Adamaris ran really well lto at Dundalk when staying on over 1m so the extra furlongs today should be of benefit.
Hold up horse so draw not really an issue.
BOL
Newbury
12:45 bonds lover 10/1 1pt win getaway to the rock 9/4 1pt win
Jan +8 pts
Quality Unc Thank you
Pure class again, thanks for bonds lover
👍🍻 I couldn’t split them but my point form is second to none the stamina won the race !
Great shout uncle pom
Cheers dc 🍻👍
Great picking Uncle Pom. Unfortunately I wasn’t on!
well done pom
oak park 12.30 aimee de sivola 12.45 nb ..adamaris 12.55 longsider 1.25 sea of cool 4.20 nap
Well done azz👍
cheers ew thief soz only just got back
well done all winners yesterday soz
Good shot with Longsider Azz. Good luck with the later one
Wolves Ew shouts.
12-55 dame rapide 8-1.
1-25 glorious return 12-1
1-55 gold brocade 5-2
2-30 bahuta acha 8-1
3-00 atwaar 14-1
3-35 Mickey 8-1
4-10 praeceps 12-1
Gold brocade 5-1
well done elvis
Ew extra double
Praeceps 4-10 wolves 10-1 Ew 5 places
Atwaar 3-00 wolves 8-1 ew 6 places.
Well done with Atwaar Elvis
Good afternoon all
3.05 Punc The Church Gate 7/2
Gl all
Be lucky
3-25 Newbury Notachance 4/1
Haven’t done anything today but looking at the Newbury card, could be a really good day for the Henderson yard.
Nice start pom 👍
Picked a couple of outsiders at Punchestown today for a bit of fun! 33/1 and 100/1 in last race! Not the ones I picked unfortunately.
Good luck all.
Lol just checked my bet and actually had put Bois de Clarmont in at 40/1 e/w
Just need a couple more at big odds now to keep me interested.
At last a winner atwaar 14-1 Ew single.
Be nice if praeceps wins the last for the double also
Well done marra 👍
Race 1 Tampa bay downs : prima gold nap/nb
5/1 bet 365
Came in at 9/1 shame I never had it at that price but better than a kick in the teeth
Well done marra 👍
Well done all winners today 👍 jan now +17 pts
Off to watch the snooker now think Stuart Bingham looks a good thing tonight in a tight game
Nice work long may it continue
Race 3 Tampa bay downs . Pollock 11/4 bet 365
what a useless piece of information, how the hell can every jockey in the race have a bet on it?
You need to get out a bit more more dude, stop living in the world of internet and facebook.
How is that crap site MR MOPPS? I think it’s been banned.
It does make you wonder sometimes . I needed him for a treble thinking out of all of them he was the banker ha think I might stick to Singles that will teach me for being greedy
Race 9 Tampa bay downs TETSU 4/1 bet 365