VIP DAY SUNDAY 18th APRIL

Good news, been invited to a VIP day at Ascot Races this weekend for their Countryside Alliance Day, the highlight for this competitive NH card being the "Independent Newspapers Veterans Handicap Chase" open to horses of ten years or above.

This invitation is courtesy of BETFAIR and we'll have the use of their corporate box all day, free entry, lunch and free bar (yes a FREE BAR ... ooohh my poor liver) expecting a lovely sunny day for it too.

Shall post up some selections for the Sunday meeting in the morning and all being well can give you my view of the days events later on.

Today we have the start of the classic trials for the forthcoming 1000, 2000 Guineas which are less than 3 weeks away. Newmarket host the first of the recognised trials with todays Nell Gywn stakes off at 4.10 for which I strongly fancy SAFINA from the Sir Michael Stoute yard.

[SAFINA finished a creditable 4th at 8/1]

Plenty more action to come in the next few days, and we'll also see the start of the summer evening meetings across the Uk. Should have an update for Thursday's Racing on my Racing website later tonight.

All the best
DAISY