I WAS delighted to see Sky Pirate finally get his head in front last Saturday and our faith was rewarded with a nice 5-1 winner which makes it four profitable weeks in a row for this column.
This Saturday we see jumps racing go to Haydock and Ascot with the former looking extremely wet and muddy and the latter probably not far behind.
I have four selections across the two tracks that I fancy to run well. Have a listen to the Gambla Racing Podcast where we discuss my thoughts on those selections:
1.50pm Ascot
In a tricky race I think that MENGLI KHAN looks like good value choice. There isn’t a whole lot of strength in depth in the race so if Nicky Henderson can get a tune out of Mengli Khan first time out his class could make the difference. Conditions shouldn’t pose a problem.
2.25pm Ascot
In a race that rightly has Paisley Park and Thyme Hill as favourites the intriguing horse for me is MAIN FACT who has been unbeaten in his last 9 (nine) runs over flat and hurdles. This is another big step up for the horse but his ceiling is unknown at this point and he looks the each way value to me against the front two.
2.40pm Haydock
I tipped HILL SIXTEEN when he won a couple of weeks ago and I think he can go really well again. He races off a higher handicap mark today but he is still unexposed over staying trips and the heavy ground here should be perfect for him.
3.00pm Ascot
My final selection is ESPOIR DE GUYE for Venetia Williams in the staying chase at Ascot. The horse is unexposed over staying trips and looks the real improver in the field to me.
15:15 Cork - Race: 6
Distance: 7f
Type: Flat
Class:
Track: Turf
No
Silks
Runner
Jockey/Trainer
Odds
2
Blazing Star
5
J:C T Keane
T: G M Lyons
6
Emilie Gray
3
J:O J Orr
T: D K Weld
14
Sweet Molly Malone
75-
J:J A Heffernan
T: A P O'Brien
13
Stardayz
44-
J:S Foley
T: Mrs J Harrington
8
Liath Dubh
J:T P Madden
T: N Meade
3
Camdeboo
8-
J:D P McDonogh
T: J P O'Brien
5
Cnodian
9-
J:W J Lee
T: W McCreery
1
Aviatrix
J:G F Carroll
T: G M Lyons
17
Kharma
9-
J:Reserve 1
T: E P Harty
9
Nova Orchid
J:R P Whelan
T: M Halford
10
Olivia Valere
84-
J:W M Lordan
T: H De Bromhead
7
Karlsberg
J:R C Colgan
T: S Crawley
4
Can'thelpfallin
J:M A Enright
T: J A Stack
11
Sol Del Mar
J:C P Hoban
T: P J Flynn
12
Spring Magic
090
J:J A Powell
T: J P Murtagh
15
Two Metres Apart
0
J:James J Doyle
T: M J Byrne
16
Viennese Voice
J:K J Manning
T: J S Bolger
15:20 Perth - Race: 6
Distance: 2m 4f 35y
Type: Hurdle
Class: 5
Track: Turf
No
Silks
Runner
Jockey/Trainer
Odds
2
Blazing Star
5
J:C T Keane
T: G M Lyons
6
Emilie Gray
3
J:O J Orr
T: D K Weld
14
Sweet Molly Malone
75-
J:J A Heffernan
T: A P O'Brien
13
Stardayz
44-
J:S Foley
T: Mrs J Harrington
8
Liath Dubh
J:T P Madden
T: N Meade
3
Camdeboo
8-
J:D P McDonogh
T: J P O'Brien
5
Cnodian
9-
J:W J Lee
T: W McCreery
1
Aviatrix
J:G F Carroll
T: G M Lyons
17
Kharma
9-
J:Reserve 1
T: E P Harty
9
Nova Orchid
J:R P Whelan
T: M Halford
10
Olivia Valere
84-
J:W M Lordan
T: H De Bromhead
7
Karlsberg
J:R C Colgan
T: S Crawley
4
Can'thelpfallin
J:M A Enright
T: J A Stack
11
Sol Del Mar
J:C P Hoban
T: P J Flynn
12
Spring Magic
090
J:J A Powell
T: J P Murtagh
15
Two Metres Apart
0
J:James J Doyle
T: M J Byrne
16
Viennese Voice
J:K J Manning
T: J S Bolger
15:25 Kilbeggan - Race: 1
Distance: 2m
Type: Hurdle
Class:
Track: Turf
No
Silks
Runner
Jockey/Trainer
Odds
6
The Cathal Don
P-623
J:Rachael Blackmore
T: H De Bromhead
8
The Greek
8522
J:Mr J J Codd
T: Mrs D Foster
9
Hurricane Alex
7
J:S A Mulcahy
T: D Hogan
2
Call Me Dolly
0
J:J M Moore
T: G P Cromwell
15
Shirocco's Delight
869
J:Reserve 1
T: S Fahey
16
Caerless Whisper
90
J:Reserve 2
T: R P Cody
12
Mr Tambourine Man
J:J J Doyle
T: J Halley
7
The Claddagh Man
P
J:I J Power
T: P Kiely
10
Tidal Racer
90
J:D J O'Keeffe
T: T G McCourt
14
Urban Boom
70
J:Mr C M Quirke
T: D Donovan
13
Port Luna
80P
J:Cian Cullinan
T: Ms H P Markham
3
Boston Brahmin
689000
J:J J Slevin
T: N Lee
4
Indevango
000
J:S F O'Keeffe
T: V Halley
5
Jj The Yes Man
9P
J:Mr M J M O'Sullivan
T: E M O'Sullivan
1
Blackstone Cliff
J:Mr B W Harvey
T: J C McConnell
17
Mystery Mac
J:Reserve 3
T: G P Cromwell
11
Crosshouse Boy
J:K J Brouder
T: E M O'Sullivan
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Racing Tips
Ascot - 1:50 pm
Mengli Khan 1pt ew
11-1
Ascot - 2:25 pm
Main Fact 2pt ew
8-1
PaddyPower
Haydock Park - 2:40 pm
Hill Sixteen 4pt win
7-2
William Hill
Ascot - 3:00 pm
Espoir De Guye 3pt win
9-2
Bet365
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