Saturday 30 April 2011

Saturday April 30 2011

20:15 Doncaster
 
Old Hundred
Didn't look totally straightforward at times last year, but appreciated the step up to 2m when off the mark at Kempton in September. 5 lb rise looks fair, and Fanshawe looks to have his horses well tuned up.
 

Friday 29 April 2011

Friday April 29 2011

Fontwell Park 17:30 
Royal Wedding
Patchy record over the years, but did win C&D handicap in February. Below form 3 starts since, but well capable of bouncing back and doubtless had this race in his sights for a while. Nick Gifford's nine-year-old is only 2lb higher than when scoring over C&D in February
 

Wednesday 27 April 2011

Thursday April 28 2011

Hereford 14:30 
 
Carlton Scroop
has been in grand form on the all-weather over the winter, landing a decent claimer over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in January, and this won't take much winning (Potentially well handicapped)
 

Monday 25 April 2011

Tuesday April 26 2011

15:40 Yarmouth
Cadore
Sixth in warm Newmarket novice race on debut and runner-up over 1m here on soft 7 weeks later. Improvement needed from opening mark but longer trip will suit.

Saturday 23 April 2011

Sunday April 24 2011

Sandown Park 16:25
 
 Miss Aix
On the bridle a lot longer than eventual winner when runner-up over 1m at Newcastle on debut earlier this month. Sure to improve for that experience and longer trip expected to suit.

Friday 22 April 2011

Saturday April 23 2011

15:10 Sandown
 
Can't Buy Time
Improved form when winning 21f chase at Cheltenham in January 2010 but not matched that since, and latest non-completion was his third in the National. Act of faith needed to lend support.
 

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Thursday April 21 2011

Wincanton 14:10
Miss Overdrive
Won 21f novice hurdle at Ludlow in October and has run some solid races in handicaps since, including at Ascot last time. Has a few quirks but looks to hold outstanding claims in this field.

Wednesday April 20 2011

20:05 Newcastle
 
 Dysios
Out the back all 3 starts in maidens at Kempton up to 7f last year. Should do better as a 3-y-o given breeding

Monday 18 April 2011

Tuesday April 19 2011

17:10 Pontefract

Sharp Sovereign
Model of consistency after rejoining David Barron last year, posting career best to complete hat-trick over C&D in October. Probably needed recent return and might need another run or 2 yet. He also dosnt have the best of draws but at 14/1 a small eachway is recomended

Friday 15 April 2011

Saturday April 16 2011

16:15 Newbury
 
 
 
Suhaili
Dante/Derby entry who shaped well in third in 1m Newmarket maiden in October, staying on strongly. Sets standard, longer trip sure to bring about more progress and type to do well this year.
 

Friday April 15 2011

17:25 Newbury
 
 
 
 
Fairly useful stayer on Flat in France. Placed first 8 starts over hurdles in Britain, though didn't impress with jumping or attitude. Stable do boast a good record in this sphere, though. 

Wednesday 13 April 2011

WHISPER

HAD A WORD FOR A HORSE TODAY> But can't post just yet will post 2 hour b4 the race @ 4:05
Tipperary 18:05 - Mctaggart @ 9/1

Wednesday April 13 2011

16:10 Newmarket
Ladies Are Forever
Smart sprinting 2-y-o, finishing excellent third to Maqaasid in Queen Mary on second start before overcoming long absence to win listed race at Redcar. Scope to do better and holds Guineas entry.

5th @ 5/1

Monday 11 April 2011

Tuesday April 12 2011

17:30 Towcester

The Strawberry One
Dual-bumper winner who made a respectable return to action at Kempton in December. That a good platform to go hurdling and deserves another chance after falling at Lingfield on first attempt.

2nd @ 2/1

Sunday 10 April 2011

Monday April 11 2011

15:10 Wolverhampton
 Take Your Partner
Has looked a different horse this year and completed hat-trick in good style when making all over C&D last time. Up another 8 lb but that may not stop him extending his winning sequence.

1st @ 1/5 :)

Sunday April 10 2011

Ludlow 15:30

Somewhatinevitable

Shaped like stayer when second in bumper at Kempton last spring. Gradually getting hang of things over hurdles and type to improve now handicapped, albeit opening mark is no gift.

11th @ 10/1 (led until approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off opened 8/1 touched 10/1) Was traveling well untill outpaced 3out, could be a little high in the weights of this mark but could go better if dropped back to 2mile.

Friday 8 April 2011

Saturday April 9 2011

17:35 Aintree


Steps To Freedom

Looked exciting prospect in Tipperary bumper in June. Tongue tied and slipped up following month and not seen since, but stable's runners always command respect.

1st @ 12/1

Thursday 7 April 2011

Friday April 8 2011

Newcastle 14:20
 


Marford Missile
 
Sales price rose to ¤14,000 last year. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Paymaster General and 7f to 11f winner Kipchak. By noted speed influence though, so ought to be effective at 5f on debut.

1st @ 3/1

Thursday April 7 2011

17:30 Ripon


Lucky Numbers

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock and Catterick last summer. Back down to same mark as for latter win but doesn't have greatest record fresh.

1st @ 7/1

Tuesday 5 April 2011

Wednesday April 6 2011

15:20 Nottingham


Perfect Pastime

Maiden who probably hasn't yet shown his hand, supported in the betting when placed in nurseries prior to being undone by draw when last seen. Ran well on debut last year and should go well.

3rd @ 10/11