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THERE'S no darts today which is great because no one can throw a wobbly.
Milesey's focus will be firmly on the track and here's his thoughts for today.
Jebel Ali
Not too many that can be considered in the opening maiden at 10.30 and it could be worth opposing the likely favourite Bravo Youmzain with Price Is Truth who will be making his dirt debut.
He should relish the surface if his pedigree is anything to go by and was an expensive purchase for Godolphin, racing three times for Mahmood Al Zarooni last year, his best effort coming when fourth to Correspondent at Lingfield in a race that threw plenty of subsequent winners.
Price is Truth made an encouraging debut for this yard, running on strongly into third behind Maltese Cat, and while this shorter trip is a slight concern he should be sharper for the run and the stiff finish will be much in his favour.
Bravo Youmzain is the pick on ratings but he's been punching above his weight this season and it's hard to know whether he is as good as he was last year for Marco Botti. Worth opposing on that basis.
Dhruba Selvaratnam has hit form in no uncertain terms in recent weeks, four of his last eight runners hitting the target with another couple finishing second, and his Momaris looks to have solid claims in the 12.0.
Momaris is the only one of these with any potential remaining, relatively lightly raced after just seven starts, and still going the right way having got off the mark in November and run good races in defeat subsequently.
His third to Latkhaf last time strikes as being solid form, certainly in the context of this race, and with the added encouragement of him holding his form while his stable have largely struggled he could even improve again.
It's a minor concern that Interpret has been off the track since December but most of his maiden form is strong and he can make his opening mark look lenient when lining up in the concluding handicap at 1.0.
He is bred to be useful being a half brother to the Dubai World Cup winner, Invasor, and has made a promising start to his career, second to Dubai Iconic (has since won a handicap off a mark of 85) and Surfer (runner-up in a Group 2 last time) on his first two starts before winning easily here last time.
The race he won was weak to say the least but it gave him vital experience on this surface and he should be well capable of making an impact off a mark of 83.
Recommendations
Back Price Is Truth in the 10.30
Back Momaris in the 12.0
Back Interpret in the 13.0
Ayr 2.10
ZUIDER ZEE
Form of this horse is very solid at the moment, been running so well on the flat, and on debut last time out over hurdles put in a mighty performance, the only negative is the drop back to 2m but I don’t see it as a problem.
Leicester 3.35
RAVETHEBRAVE
Tougher race today than last time out but should be well up to the task after its chase debut win last time out.
Sandown 4.0
COCKNEY TRUCKER
Seems to have been given a new lease of life, is better off today in the ratings.
Ayr 4.55
SEE WHAT HAPPENS
Looks well rated today on handicap debut and caught my eye here as the one to beat in this race, has been treated leniently with an opening mark of 120.
Wolverhampton 6.10
DANZIGER
Proven over C&D, is turned out today under a penalty but is in really good form, scored the hat-trick at track last Friday and this horse will just continue to progress.
Recommendations
Ayr 2.10
ZUIDER ZEE 1.43
Leicester 3.35
RAVETHEBRAVE 3.4
Sandown 4.00
COCKNEY TRUCKER 3.05
Ayr 4.55
SEE WHAT HAPPENS 4.2
Wolverhampton 6.10
DANZIGER 3.0
Milesey
In December 2020 we sadly 
OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
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Urcalin
17.10 Sandown
This gelding finished fourth to Tominator over this course last month. He made decent progress three flights from home but failed to sustain the effort and weakened out of contention. I think he has ability and could run well at a big price.
At present he is trading at 15.0 on the exchange.
Milesey ( BETFAIR )
Todays TREBLE
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PRIVATE EQUITY
2:30 Leicester
GWANAKO
4:35 Sandown Park
VALCO DE TOUZAINE
5:10 Sandown Park
Milesey ( BETFAIR )
Any thoughts on Olympian Boy in the 2.50@Sandown
SANDOWN 4.00
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Volador is a useful hurdler, winning over 2½m at Uttoxeter last March. Below that level all 3 starts over fences, notably so despite market support at Leicester last time, and questions to answer at present.
Araldur is very useful when jumping holds up over fences, and made a winning return to this discipline over C&D in December. Highly creditable efforts both starts since, and sure to give another good account.
Spanish Treasure ran with credit in red-hot renewal of the Supreme Novices’ in 2011, but lightly raced since. Not disgraced when last of 5 on handicap bow at Taunton last time, but work to do on that evidence.
Top Of The Range was a bumper/maiden hurdle winner who stayed on well when fourth at Newbury (21f) in December, and creditable third to Kuilsriver at Ascot (19f) last time. This trip should suit, and one to bear in mind.
Billy Merriott was much improved when second at Exeter (19f) last January. Fell on handicap debut in this sphere, but has won both starts since, leaving Paul Nicholls in between. Not yet fully exposed.
Cockney Trucker has not won for 2 years but almost took advantage of falling mark when a clear neck second of 11 to Aaim To Prosper at Doncaster on Saturday. Well treated if able to back that effort up now.
Mister Dillon was a dual novice hurdle winner last season, and runner-up in 21f Kempton handicap on final start. Back to form when second of 16 at Doncaster last month, but Barry Geraghty prefers Top of The Range now.
Arkose was held back by jumping/temperament over fences but won handicaps at Hereford (3¼m) and Kempton (3m) over hurdles in November. Ran poorly at Newbury last month, however, and cheekpieces refitted now.
Kaysersberg was a dual bumper winner last season who made a winning start over hurdles in a 21f novice at Kempton in November. Good second next time, and soft ground a possible excuse on latest start. Stays well.
Winds And Waves improved when winning 21f Huntingdon conditionals handicap in January, and took another step forward when following up in the mud at Market Rasen. Should have more to offer, and further rain a plus.
Greenlaw was a bumper winner who landed odds over hurdles (19f) at Towcester in June. Second to Arkose at Kempton in November, but well held in cheekpieces at Doncaster last last time, and must bounce back now.
Brilliant Barca made winning hurdles debut in December 2011. Much his best effort this season when mid-field in a 21f handicap at Kempton last month, although well positioned in a muddling race.
1. Cockney Trucker
2. Top Of The Range
3. Winds And Waves
Verdict:
His long losing run means he’s not one to go overboard about, but there’s little doubt that Cockney Trucker’s current mark is lenient, and a reproduction of his second to Aaim To Prosper should be enough to take this. Top of The Range makes some appeal up in trip, with the progressive Winds And Waves also of interest, especially if conditions become testing.
Milesey ( BETFAIR )
Going down to Ayr tommorrow-looking for a good few tips tomorrow milesey. Dont know much about it, looking forward to get a few tips.
I will do some for you this evening / night. The entries for tomorrows races are still yet to be completed.
Milesey
The Betfair sponsored ‘London’s Finest’ bill may be a catwalk for some of the Capital’s leading boxing talent but it could also act as a platform for those with International desires as well as world championship dreams.
Bill topper Darren Barker is perhaps a fight (or two) away from challenging for a World Title again with the Lee Purdy v Cosme Rivera bout likely to launch the winner in that direction too. George Groves is an eye-catching late addition to the bill following his recent switch to the burgeoning Matchroom team while John Ryder is fast approaching a British title shot in Barker’s division and his is a name to watch from those making their way on an attractive undercard.
Barker’s travails with injury have been well documented and discussed here before but all that frustration was blasted out of the system when the Barnet stylist thumped Kerry Hope in four rounds before Christmas. Hope, a former European Champion, was never given a chance as Barker produced an unusually spiteful performance, delivery his first stoppage in three years. It was just the tonic for Barker who reminded all that he is beyond domestic and European competition and worthy of another tilt at the very top.
Blocking Barker’s route back is the reigning Italian champion Simone Rotolo. At 37, Rotolo is nearing the end so it remains to be seen how much he has left but a few years back he would have represented a challenge. Rotolo lost to Sebastian Sylvester for the European title six years ago and that was via split-decision in Germany so it must have been close. Sylvester went onto win the IBF crown vacated by Arthur Abraham and now the property of Daniel Geale to underline the strength of that form.
Rotolo though has only fought eight times since then including just four fights in more than four years so the jury really is out on where he is at and how much he has left. My feeling is, not nearly enough to win. At his best, Rotolo would be good enough to push Barker the distance and that might still be the value call but on current form Barker ought to be backed to make another knock-out splash en route to a title bout.
Recommended Bet:
Back Darren Barker to win by KO/TKO at around 1.4
Barker’s win in December should have featured alongside a potential barn-burner between Lee Purdy and Carson Jones but a virus forced Purdy out at late notice. Jones has pulled out at the last minute this time but Purdy can still earn and star against tough, veteran substitute Cosme Rivera.
It seems strange to consider Purdy on the cusp of such a possibility given his overall record but such is his current form not to mention recent improvement, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him make the next big leap too. Purdy has made giant strides since losing his British title in an Essex derby with Colin Lynes a year and a half ago and he’s looked sensational in stopping his last three opponents. I never considered Purdy a banger but he has shortened his punches effectively and is proving a dynamic pressure fighter. Rivera also likes to come forward so this promises to be exciting.
Rivera would have been a serious test for Purdy a few years ago when he was tackling the division’s best but on current form and at the age of 36, it has to be questioned how much resistance he has in him. The Mexican hasn’t been stopped in three years having been halted by Zab Judah and Alfredo Angulo in the past but he has lost six of his last 13 fights and the combination of inactivity (two fights in a year and a half) as well as very late notice leave him vulnerable. Rivera is a fighter, he took the Angulo fight just four days before but that attitude could prove self-destructive against a fit, improving, aggressive Purdy.
I’ve always felt that Purdy will find his grade, that on the approach to world level his style won’t be quite good enough or as effective. That may still be the case but I have to admit being surprised by how solid he has looked recently, he appears an inspired fighter who believes in himself. Carson Jones would have proved a barometer for that belief and at his best Rivera would too but that best seems too long ago and this is an excellent opportunity for Purdy to claim a ‘name’ scalp on his record ahead of much bigger challenges.
Recommended Bet:
Back Lee Purdy to win by KO/TKO at around 1.65
Unbeaten new signing George Groves has already been pencilled in for a slot on the big Froch v Kessler bill in May so he will be hoping to come through winning and unscathed against Dario Balmaceda over ten rounds.
Groves impressed when dominating former World Champion Glen Johnson before Christmas and having won the British and Commonwealth titles, he has the European belt in his sights en route to bigger things.
Opponent Balmaceda has been stopped five times from six defeats including to an unbeaten Argentinian champion and another fighter who was stopped in five rounds by Arthur Abraham. That suggests that Groves ought to be dominating this and in truth, really ought to be getting this job done reasonably quickly.
Recommended Bet:
Back George Groves to win by KO/TKO at 1.1
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE DOGS
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Racing Post Greyhound TV has not one but two finals to get stuck into at Romford this Friday evening as the Sky Channel 212 service kicks off another three nights of live action. Darrell Williams is across the best of the action.
If last week’s heats are anything to go by we’re set for a thrilling Marathon final (21:06) but one which can go the way of course specialist Aero Rebel, who can take her record to five from five over the 750m trip.
Paul Young’s bitch, who also holds the 925m track record, has won her last six races at the Essex track and while effective from any box will be more suited to trap three after making a beeline for the rails from a wider draw in the heats. Ard Vark landed a gamble when winning her heat last week, but may prove vulnerable to the stronger runners this time particularly Black Lamora, who made up a huge amount of ground on the second lap last week.
Borna Monty was the quickest of the heat winners in the March Hare Trophy on Monday night and Jim Reynolds puppy is taken to beat his elders in the final (21:24). Highly effective from a middle draw he can enjoy a clearer run to the bend than Nans Turbo and Droopys Stevie who could inconvenience each other. Rio Minstrel is better than his run behind the selection in the heats and rates the danger.
Aero Rebel 21:06 Rom (Fri)
Borna Monty 21:24 Rom (Fri)
CHELTENHAM NEWS
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Both the Old Course and the New Course are to be covered as officials at Cheltenham bid to beat any threat from the predicted cold snap early next week.
Covers will be put on the Old Course, to be used on the first two days of the Festival (Tuesday and Wednesday), and the New Course, raced on the last two days (Thursday and Friday).
Vulnerable parts of the cross country course, which will be in action on Tuesday, will also be covered.
Officials remain confident the Festival will go ahead as planned, but feel they need to take this action because of the importance of the fixture.
“There is now a bit more certainty about the weather forecast for the next few days and as everybody knows we have got overnight temperatures below freezing early next week,” said racecourse communications manager Andy Clifton.
“As we suggested previously, we are going to be putting down frost covers over the weekend as a precaution.
“We are covering both the Old course and the New course plus vulnerable areas of the cross country course which will be used on Tuesday.
“Daytime temperatures are forecast to be well above freezing all week so we remain pretty confident racing will go ahead as planned, but given the importance of the meeting, we want to take the maximum amount of precautions.
“We are still forecast a daytime temperature tomorrow of 6C and it’s 9C or 10C now. It is not due to get below freezing until Sunday night, so we have got plenty of time.”
Unlucky with nap yesterdy Chesil Beach Boy 2nd at 8s beat neck will try again today.
Nemo Spirit 2.20 Sandown.
My lucky 15 small stakes today
4.20 Ayr Spirit of a Nation
5.30 Ayr Silver Steel
2.20 Sandown Prickles
3.10 Ayr. Everaad
So your that’s milesey or ac any luck there
Also got Mileseys treble and singles
Good luck all
3.10 AYR
This is one of those races in which all of the interesting horses for win purposes are near-impossible to trust in the Placepot, especially with Talkin Sence now out. Sun Cloud is about as close as we’re going to get, his only recent flop arguably coming too soon after a win at Wetherby. Second in is Green Flag, who hasn’t really had time to blot his copy book and can be forgiven his most recent run on balance, the chances being that he will stay this far considering both he and his dam are point winners.
AYR 4.20
The water is clouded in this handicap by the fact that three of the 10 runners are trained by Jim Goldie, prising the trio apart perhaps being the key to this whole leg. A Southside Boy is arguably Goldie’s most interesting contender, but his most solid is Spirit of A Nation and therefore it’s that one we’re taking. Moving away from that yard, Romany Ryme gets our second spot, as he’s unexposed and has shown enough over this very C&D to suggest he can be competitive from a BHA mark of 103.
Milesey
Pardon my typing using a new phone and its auto correcting every thing I type.
Was asking your that’s on my L15, milesey
FRIDAYS MOVERS AND SHAKERS
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAbKuGss4Y
Friday’s afternoon market movers come from the meetings at Ayr, Leicester, and Sandown…
Ayr
14:10
Hallmark Star 5.2 out to 6.6
14:40
Too Cool To Fool 8.25 in to 6.75
15:10
Green Flag 9.0 in to 6.4
Everaard 7.0 out to 8.6
Howizee 9.4 in to 8.4
15:45
Twentypoundluck 9.6 in to 6.4
16:20
Mac Steamy 8.85 in to 4.7
Spirit Of A Nation 3.3 out to 3.85
16:55
Storming Gale 8.6 in to 6.6
17:30
Flying Squad 10.0 in to 6.8
Leicester
14:30
Private Equity 2.55 in to 2.05
El Dancer 1.92 out to 2.48
15:00
Le Grand Chene 4.0 out to 5.1
Morgans Bay 9.6 in to 5.2
Starsky Des Mottes 8.0 in to 6.0
16:10
Be My Deputy 1.65 out to 2.25
16:45
Llama Farmer 13.5 in to 7.4
17:20
Pistolet Noir 2.2 out to 2.6
Sandown
14:20
Prickles 3.65 out to 4.9
Walden Prince 8.85 in to 5.7
14:50
Olympian Boy 4.2 in to 3.25
15:25
Merrion Square 3.0 in to 2.53
16:00
Cockney Trucker 2.7 out to 3.15
Araldur 8.0 in to 5.0
16:35
Gwanako 1.75 in to 1.42
17:10
Viva Steve 4.1 in to 3.15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAbKuGss4Y
Milesey
Hi Milesey
No lucky 15 today? or an outsider?
what are your thoughts on the 3.25 sandown – merion square
wolvo 7.40 – petrol.
cheers
Milesey put up this treble earlier, don’t know if you caught it.
PRIVATE EQUITY
2:30 Leicester
GWANAKO
4:35 Sandown Park
VALCO DE TOUZAINE
5:10 Sandown Park
Please hope Zuider Zee doesn’t decide to fall today. Got that funny feeling. Maybe a cheeky lay on him, I wonder???
Mileseyyyyyyy
Gwanako 4.35 Sandown
Private Equity 2.30 Leicester
RavetheBrave 3.35 Leicester
BemyDeputy Leicester 4.10
Outsider bet
Free World(Each Way) Sandown 2.50
Phewwww easy peesy
Is there a prediction comp tonight??
LordClegg, there will be a racing contest tonight, think it goes live at 5pm.
right Milesy, i.m born and bred in AYR so get burnin the midnite oil and give me your nap for tomorrow for my home town!!!!!!!!!
get on ayr 4.20 mac steamy heard good vibes :) :)
hada feeling el dancer would try it, Ew 4fold is looking nice still
Treble blown at first attempt.
Oh well on to the singles then
dundalk 5.50 relay heard lots good things
FRIDAY RESULTS
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Ayr 2.10
ZUIDER ZEE 1.43 *WIN*
Leicester 3.35
RAVETHEBRAVE 3.4 *3RD*
Sandown 4.00
COCKNEY TRUCKER 3.05 *5TH*
Ayr 4.55
SEE WHAT HAPPENS 4.2 *FELL*
Wolverhampton 6.10
DANZIGER 3.0 *6TH*
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TREBLE
PRIVATE EQUITY *2ND*
2:30 Leicester
GWANAKO *WIN*
4:35 Sandown Park
VALCO DE TOUZAINE *3RD*
5:10 Sandown Park
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OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
Urcalin 15.0
17.10 Sandown *4TH*
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Milesey
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HORSE RACING TIPS
SATURDAY 9TH MARCH 2013
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MEYDAN
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Races for the classic generation at the Carnival have once again failed to set the pulse racing this year, and the Al Bastikiya at 13:05 is no different, but one horse who should go well is Snowboarder who finished second to Soft Falling Rain last time. It’s fair to say he’s not the classiest in the line-up, but he’s consistent and, more importantly, looks sure to stay this far which is question mark that hangs over several of his rivals. He is still to finish out of the first three in seven career outings and he was the only one gaining on Soft Falling Rain in the UAE 2000 Guineas last time. He was relatively unconsidered in the betting that day, and there is a chance that could happen again with Mike de Kock having a couple of entries and Saeed bin Suroor the same, but they all have something to prove and it could be a case of Snowboarder merely needing to replicate that last run to come out on top.
Moonwalk In Paris made a very impressive start for Mahmood Al Zarooni when taking the Firebreak Stakes last time and he can follow up in the Burj Nahaar at 15:25. This will undoubtedly be a tougher test with the likes of Dullahan and African Story in there, but it seems reasonable to assume that they will need the outing ahead of bigger targets on World Cup night and Moonwalk In Paris can have pretensions to reach that level himself, looking every inch a Group 1 horse when beating Fulbright last time. He has only once finished out of the first three throughout his career and he should get the sound pace here that he clearly relished last time, Royal Ridge, Nawwaar, Unbridled Ocean and Red Jazz all potential pace angles. Ahmed Ajtebi keeps the ride which could lead people into thinking Godolphin have more fancied runners in the race, but Ajtebi was on board last time and it simply looks a case of him keeping the ride having done well on him previously.
Hard to know how the betting will go in the final race at 16:35, but it seems reasonable to assume Igugu will again be very popular based on her reputation and it could be worth opposing her with Sharestan. The selection did finish behind The Apache last time but met plenty of trouble that day, barely having a race, and he could easily have finished ahead of The Apache had things panned out differently. He had made a hugely encouraging debut for Godolphin prior to that and he is well worth another chance to build on that promise with the likely strong pace sure to be in his favour.
Back Snowboarder in the 13:05
Back Moonwalk In Paris in the 15:25
Back Sharestan in the 16:35
Saturday’s Al Maktoum Challenge at Meydan.
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Little Mike made up into a high-class performer last year, victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf the highlight of 4 wins. That form sets the standard and his run style suggests he will handle this surface.
Prince Bishop was an impressive winner on reappearance last year, though failed to replicate that form subsequently. Not disgraced when third to Hunter’s Light here last time but had the run of things and more needed.
Trailblazer is a very smart performer in Japan, looking better than ever when winning a Group 2 at Kyoto early in 2012. Ran every bit as well when fourth to Little Mike at Santa Anita after and not ruled out.
Hunter’s Light has an impressive strike rate, winning 3 times last year, including a Group 1 in Italy. Better than ever when comfortably beating Surfer here last time but did get the run of things more than most.
Monterosso is lightly raced in recent years but top-class performer, winning the Dubai World Cup last year. Had needed his reappearance prior to that so no surprise if that is the case again here.
Surfer is a smart performer who won his first 2 starts this year, and improved significantly when second to Hunter’s Light here last time. Flattered to a degree by that and more needed.
Saint Baudolino – NON RUNNER.
Daddy Long Legs won the UAE Derby last year, and matched that form when fourth in the Irish 2000 Guineas. Built on reappearance when fourth to Plantagenet last week but more needed again in this.
Treasure Beach is an Irish Derby winner in his time but failed to win for Aidan O’Brien last year, best effort when second to Point Of Entry in a Grade 1. May need further ideally and entitled to need the outing
Jamr really thrived last year, winning 3 of his 4 starts. Not disgraced on occasions this campaign but has reached his limit in form-terms and shouldn’t be good enough to take this.
Mendip won the second round of the Maktoum Challenge last year but not as good in 3 starts since then, only fifth to Hunter’s Light in this year’s renewal. Place claims at best if returning to form.
Haatheq is a smart performer who built on a couple of placed efforts behind Barbecue Eddie to win twice at Jebel Ali. Far from disgraced when fourth to Moonwalk In Paris latest but more needed in this.
Kassiano is progressing really well, winning 3 of his 4 starts this year, impressively demolishing his field last week. This obviously a step up in grade but deserves to take his chance and could surprise.
1. Little Mike
2. Kassiano
3. Hunter’s Light
A race that deservedly has Group 1 status and a fitting field for a Dubai World Cup trial. The vote goes to Little Mike who was last seen winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf and tactically at least seems sure to be suited by this track. The improving Kassiano deserves his place in this field and can go well along with Hunter’s Light.
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SANDOWN 3.15
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The field for Saturday’s feature event, the Imperial Cup at Sandown…
Tanerko Emery has been most progressive since switched to this yard, landing novice at Stratford and handicaps over C&D and Lingfield before excellent third in Welsh Champion Hurdle last month. Likely to improve further.
Mr Mole landed Hereford bumper on debut and won on hurdling bow at Exeter (17f) in October. Made mockery of lenient initial mark when beating Home Run at Taunton last month and 12 lb rise looks fair.
General Miller was a leading novice hurdler in 2009/10. Very lightly raced since, fine second to Overturn in 2m Perth handicap in August 2011 and not knocked about when down field on return at Ascot last month.
Valdez was a dual-bumper scorer who didn’t take long to do likewise over hurdles this term, landing odds at Huntingdon and Plumpton. Good third under double penalty at Doncaster since, and not dismissed.
Claret Cloak was a bumper winner who ended last season with brace of novice wins over 2m. Shaped well when third in listed handicap at Ascot on return and excused below par run on soft ground in Betfair Hurdle since.
Arnaud won 2m maiden at Limerick last term and fifth in Fred Winter at Cheltenham. Back to best when second in minor event at Cork in January, and though found out in Grade 2 next time is still worth a look.
Shammick Boy was a dual hurdles winner in 2011 who was hit and miss over fences last season, but back to best over timber when beating Whitby Jack in 2m Chepstow handicap 2 weeks ago. Should go well again.
Le Bacardy was prolific in France in 2012, winning 5 times. Claimed for £12,520 in December and better than ever to take 2m Newbury handicap earlier this month. 12 lb rise will make life tougher here, however.
Kazlian looked impressive when bagging brace of wins last term, and better than result when fourth in Fred Winter. Well held in couple of handicaps in the mud this time around, but far too soon to write off.
Minella Definitely was an Irish point winner who made winning start over hurdles at Kempton in November and landed 11-runner novice event at Wincanton last month, though given stiff-looking mark here on handicap bow.
Changing The Guard has shown form more in-keeping with his Flat ability in handicap hurdles around 2m this season, winning 3 times in total. Suspicion handicapper has him about right now, however.
First Avenue was bang in contention when coming down at last in C&D handicap in November. Shaped as if still in good form when sixth at Ascot 6 weeks later, though will remain vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.
Pine Creek had some useful form to his name at up to 1¾m on Flat in France for Andre Fabre and progressive over hurdles this year, scoring in novices at Leicester and Doncaster. Open to more improvement.
First In The Queue returned to very best when runner-up in 2m Ascot handicap in November. Unsuited by conditions last 2 hurdle starts (third in jumpers’ bumper at Kempton in between), but even so, others preferred.
Stormy Weather was a dual hurdles winner last season who made winning chasing debut at Wetherby (2m) in November. Has regressed over fences, but new headgear combination and return to timber may re-kindle his spark.
Tominator was a useful stayer on Flat who is progressing over hurdles, taking 17f Bangor novice in October and back on scoreboard in similar event over C&D last month. Type to do well now handicapping in this sphere.
Paintball returned from breathing op with career best to land this event 12 months ago. Hasn’t come close to matching that in 5 starts since, but return to this venue may bring about a return to form.
Whitby Jack landed 2m Kempton handicap in January. Never looked like justifying support at Ascot next time, but back on track when runner up to Shammick Boy at Chepstow a fortnight ago, so folly to dismiss.
Solaras Exhibition was in form of his life in first half of last year, following up victories over hurdles at Sedgefield and Ffos Las with success on Flat at Chester. Should be better for recent pipe-opener on AW.
Cayman Islands showed marked improvement when opening hurdling account at Musselburgh (2m) in January. Stamina stretched when runner-up over 2½m at that venue next time and unseated early at Towcester since.
Sporting Boy quickly climbed handicap ranks last year, winning 4 times, and there was enough in his sixth-place finish at Wetherby last week to suggest he’ll remain competitive from this sort of mark.
Rockawango won listed hurdle at Auteuil in September and matched that form when second in 2m Ayr handicap on third start for this yard last month, though it’s likely he’ll find a few better treated here.
Barizan was a front-running Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in 2010. Attitude took turn for worse after, but took advantage of drop in weights to beat Home Run in 17f Taunton handicap last time.
1. Tominator
2. Mr Mole
3. Kazlian
Verdict:
Mr Mole got the better of subsequent Grade 1 winner Melodic Rendezvous earlier this term, and merits respect, while it would be no surprise to see Kazlian bounce back to form here, but it’s the useful Flat performer Tominator who gets the vote, racing from a lenient-looking initial hurdles mark.
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LUCKY 15
SANDOWN 2.05
MANY CLOUDS 11.5
Top weight in this race, but form is very solid and should run a good race.
SANDOWN 2.40
RIGADIN DE BEAUCHENE 3.4
Really should have too much class for this field, even with the higher mark today.
CHEPSTOW 2.30
SYDNEY PAGET 1.26 (NAP)
Rated 135, dropping back today into Novice company, if this horse can display the same performance as last time out when finishing second should take this race with ease today.
CHEPSTOW 3.40
NICEONEFRANKIE 3.75
On paper there is nothing in this race that should oppose this one today, and is the stand out horse in this race, if he runs to his potential will win this race.
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WOLVERHAMPTON LUCKY 15
WOLVERHAMPTON 2.20
KENNY POWERS 3.25
WOLVERHAMPTON 2.55
GUEST OF HONOUR 4.8
WOLVERHAMPTON 4.40
BROXBOURNE 1.8
WOLVERHAMPTON 5.15
SKYTRAIN 2.74
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AYR TIPS
PATENT / TRIXIE
AYR 1.45
SWATOW TYPHOON 2.5
Has run really well on both NH starts for his new yard, and going for a hat-trick today will take some stopping today, has won with plenty in hand on both appearances at this course and this step up in trip today should cause no problems.
AYR 2.50
LITTLE GLENSHEE 4.7
On her handicap debut today, going for the hat trick, is proven on any ground, what is a good thing for yesterday it changed from being good, to now going to soft with the rain in the past 24 hours, looking ahead with this one, unlike yesterday with a few of my selections they were selected with the good ground in mind, but the rain soon changed the going at courses across the UK, and i got caught out by this with several of my picks.
AYR 4.00
SHARIYAN 2.72
Horse is in form, and going off a Mark of 130 today for his UK debut, and this Irish Raider is going to be tough to beat today.
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Milesey
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2 OUT OF 2 ON THE DOGS …… ;) ;)
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE DOGS
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Racing Post Greyhound TV has not one but two finals to get stuck into at Romford this Friday evening as the Sky Channel 212 service kicks off another three nights of live action. Darrell Williams is across the best of the action.
If last week’s heats are anything to go by we’re set for a thrilling Marathon final (21:06) but one which can go the way of course specialist Aero Rebel, who can take her record to five from five over the 750m trip.
Paul Young’s bitch, who also holds the 925m track record, has won her last six races at the Essex track and while effective from any box will be more suited to trap three after making a beeline for the rails from a wider draw in the heats. Ard Vark landed a gamble when winning her heat last week, but may prove vulnerable to the stronger runners this time particularly Black Lamora, who made up a huge amount of ground on the second lap last week.
Borna Monty was the quickest of the heat winners in the March Hare Trophy on Monday night and Jim Reynolds puppy is taken to beat his elders in the final (21:24). Highly effective from a middle draw he can enjoy a clearer run to the bend than Nans Turbo and Droopys Stevie who could inconvenience each other. Rio Minstrel is better than his run behind the selection in the heats and rates the danger.
Aero Rebel 21:06 Rom (Fri)
Borna Monty 21:24 Rom (Fri)