GREAT WIN FOR THE DONS ON SAT, BRADFORD TUES, OH AND IS CHELTENHAM ON THIS WEEK?

Morning all. 


Great 2-1 win over fellow relegation candidates Dagenham & Redbridge last weekend. Pushes the Dons back up the table and 9 points off the bottom two, with just 11 league games left of the season it's vital to keep that gap and survive the first season in League 2 (Division Four). 


Tuesday sees another relegation threatened team BRADFORD CITY come to Kingsmeadow, a 2-1 win at their place earlier in the season would be nice to repeat but they are playing a lot better of late and a draw would probably be a decent result at this stage. 


Going to chance that the Dons can win again though but should be a high scoring games as neither team are that great at defending. Jack Midson to score first at 9/2 and two or more at 5/1 looks a good bet. 


Now back to Racing, and it's finally here but somehow doesn't feel like Cheltenham, maybe I'm getting older or that I've lacked a bit of interest of late as I'm busy elsewhere but I used to have a list of horses to back by now for each of the 4 days and this year I'm not that bothered, there's no buzz or excitement. Shame cos last year I went for the GOLD CUP day courtesy of Betfair and it was amazing. 


Slightly miffed that Grand Crus is out the Gold Cup and heading for the Sun Alliance Chase instead. 


Here's my selections for Day 1 though


1.30 -- GALILEO'S CHOICE - big Dermot Weld supporter and his Unaccompanied ran some big races last year this looks so similar and has to be feared.


2.05 -- AL FEROF to beat the fav Sprinter Sacre in what has to be said is a poor renewal of the Arkle Chase


2.40 -- QUANTITATIVEEASING  -- Top weight but improving and can get competitive with McCoy in the plate. The Package a likely fav and big danger.


3.20 -- HURRICANE FLY -- Unoriginal I know but if he runs up to his form can't be beat by these. Would have to make a terrible mistake. OSCAR'S WELL at 18/1 for those that prefer something a bit bigger can certainly make the frame. 


4.00 -- SCOTSIRISH -- The X-Country chase usually won by the Bolger yard but Garde Champetre is getting a bit older now and this looks set for Willie Mullins to dominate with his Uncle Junior the big danger to the selection


4.40 -- QUEVEGA ... simply different class to these, major shock if this loses. Kentford Grey Lady for the place bet if you can't get on at 1/2 the fav.


5.15 -- HUNT BALL / TRIOLO DALENE to take the finale dutching these vs the field.