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Rizz managed to land another winning selection on Friday with his main fancy Lyrical Genius doing enough under a determined Sean Bowen ride.
Presentandcounting was Rizzel's other selection and ran a disappointing race under jockey Gina Andrews. Gina went to the front and the horse traveled well for a short spell but her mount was pestered for the lead throughout and effort dwindled out.
Cairnzy's Tips
My Drogo 15/8 – Haydock 16:25
I was a huge fan of this horse when trained by Dan Skelton, but injuries were his main downfall under that yard and he has since switched hands to Edward William Walker.
My Drogo was a very nice horse in his pomp, being a previous Grade One winning move hurdler back in the day before hindered by injuries. His last victory when trained by the Skeletons came at Cheltenham when he romped home to win by a comfortable 7L ahead of Torn and Frayed and previous to that he got the better of the very likable Minella Drama who won a decent race this year already at Aintree when beating home the likes of Ahoy Senor, Stage Star and the Paul Nicholls trained Hitman in a competitive Grade 2 contest.
My Drogo has only raced the two times under new trainer Edward Walker, both of which came in P2P races at Larkhill recently. He made in seasonal debut during the Christmas period but finished a well-beaten third on that occasion. You can easily forgive that effort given the horse was making his return to the track after nearly a full year off. My selection was able to build on that effort to win a p2p at the same track the following month, making no mistake to win comfortably by 12L under jockey William Biddick.
There is no doubt that this previous 155-rated horse is far superior on his day to the remainder of the field and with William Biddick retaining the ride for connections, I think My Drogo has a good chance of catching up on some lost time.
Brentford Hope ( Betting without Burdett Road ) 11/4 – Wincanton 1.36
Your most likely winner of the contest is of course the rapidly improving Burdett Road but at 4/6 I wouldn't be getting involved and opted to look for an alternative value angle into this race.
Again, I thought Golden Ace was short in the market at 9/4 and despite receiving weight from his rivals, he hasn't exactly taken advantage of that factor in the past.
My eye was immediately drawn to Harry Derham's consistent type in Brentford Hope who was last seen finishing second to the almighty Constitution Hill at Cheltenham last month. A 3L defeat on paper reads well but if you follow racing and watched the race you'll know that Constitution Hill barely got out of third gear. With that said, I thought Brentford Hope ran a cracker and if that contest hasn't taken its toll then a repeat performance I think could see him bang there. A price of 11/4 betting without Burdett Road seems a fair price and one that I'm more than happy to get involved in.
Pic D'Orhy 13/8 – Ascot 3.37
Backing the Paul Nicholls yard has hardly been kind to us this jumps season but it's hard to get away from his runner in Pic D'Orhy who looks to have the most solid claims of landing this contest.
We have some nice types on show here in the shape of Corbett's Cross and L'Homme Presse, particularly L'Homme Presse who arrives here on the back of a Grade 2 success at Cheltenham last month. With that said, both of those horses enjoy a stamina test, and I feel this trip of 2m5f is probably on the shorter side of ideal for both of them.
Ascot is a stiff track and one that can suit front runners if getting an uncontested lead. Pic D'Orhy who won this same contest 12 months ago is surely the one to go forward and try and make all under Harry Cobden. He's a sound jumper and arrives here with an already impressive record at the track. My selection made his seasonal reappearance in November of last year winning comfortably under Harry Cobden three and a half lengths. A lot of Paul Nicholl's string have needed a run or two this term and I'm sure he was delighted to see his star win at the first time of asking after a break.
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The flierbegley 2.05 Haydock 7/2@ various. GL🍀
Pity Lowry’s Bar is now a NR. Not sure what the issue is yet but hopefully he’s ok and can take his chance in the Ultima .
I said I was going to put up Botox Has yesterday but have decided to put him up now.
Botox Has 3/1 2.40 hay
BOL
Ah sod it one more,
Joyeux Machin 2.40 Ascot wasn’t punished too hard lto but was a real eye catcher when a strong finishing 4th lto. He’s well h’capped on his best form when with Paul Nolan but my only concern is whether today is the day Skelton takes the handbrake off or is he eyeing up a Cheltenham race instead.
Harry takes the ride for the first time which leans me to think he’s on a going day today.
Currently 5/1 so can go ew but I’ve gone for the win as hell either win or nowhere
2.25*
Will be interesting to see what RPR Blue Lemons gets for that win. He’s beaten a fair yardstick in KOOL One fairly comfortably.
Cant see him getting involved in the Triumph though based on that run and bookies agree as still 40’s available
Ain’t got wings 4-00 auteuil 🇫🇷
7-5 top 2 finish Ladbrokes NAP 🏇
100-30 win HILLS .
80-20 stake
Bad day at the office today, well done Rizzel with Pic D’Orhy easy ein
That was my tip today DC, myself and Rizz take it turn about to post these days. Works well as it gives us a bit of time off from doing it 24/7.
But yes, cracking horse Pic D’Orhy. A lot argue that his mark is over inflated but I do rate the horse nonetheless. Jumps brilliantly and once in a rhythm, he’s normally not for stopping.
Are you looking forward to Cheltenham this year mate? You anything picked out Antepost wise that’s now looking pretty?
Apologies Cranzy
Yes always look forward to Cheltenham although Day 1 is looking a bit uninspiring with 4 odds on favs
Have done plenty of antepost selections, mainly in multiples but a few singles. Some I’m hoping run in the races I’ve backed them in and not what they’re favs in but looking unlikely. Such as Final Demand at 10/1 for the AB.
Would love to start having some Cheltenham chat up on the thread to wet the appetite.
Only 4 weeks left so not long now.
GL
bele le grand 4.45
well done all winners today and yesterday
kenisa sport 4.50
Nice going today Crainzy never easy on a Saturday but 2 outta 3 is more than decent 👍
Cheers DC,
Yes, not a bad Saturday for a change. Rizz has being doing very well. I’ve pitched in with winners this month myself but I needed that today to keep up 🤣
In regards to Cheltenham, I’ve no antepost bets on myself to talk about. Probably for the best as I’d of taken Sir Gino and he’s out.
Not sure what the plans are for the thread this year for Cheltenham. Over the years we’ve previewed separately the bigger races and they’ve had their own page. If there’s anything you’d like to see done differently or added feel free to throw any suggestions. The festival is only on one time a year so we are open to doing something different if people would like certain things added.
Difficult to start a Cheltenham thread without any antepost selections onboard.
Probably best to wait now until handicap weights are out in a couple of weeks time.
I know there was a thread put up last year I think a few weeks before the festival and I think I was and possibly Elvis were the only ones to put up anything.
I will aim to put up my thoughts once I see the weights out regardless
I’ve not gone mad this year compared to previous years mainly due to many of my selections being ground dependant, some soft some gd/soft.
Biggest price so far is Tounsivator for the County at 40/1 best priced now 20’s.
Biggest bet is currently on 6 1/2 for the Mares Novice at 6/1 just hope Cromwell’s yard haven’t peaked too soon as they are flying at present but I think she’s an outstanding chance.
GL
5:40 Southwell – quandary 10/3
👍Will have a rfc
Poor old dazzman didn’t even get one today in a lucky 63 haha 😂
Put in on other enola grey don’t get beat 5.40👍