Went pretty close on Monday with the Nap being beaten a short head.
No prizes for second place here though and so we look forward to the May Chester Cup meeting on Wednesday. Forecast good ground and should be a clear dry day for the anticipated bumper crowd, while not quite summer temperatures it's always a popular meeting.
Opening race 1.45 5f Conditions Race
Looks a match between stablemates BATHWICK BEAR & DINGLE VIEW with preference for the former who has looked solid winning two starts and holds the filly on official ratings too.
2.15 CHESHIRE OAKS
DANCE ON BY looks interesting from the A O'Brien yard, might find the strength of MYPLACELATER too much round here and the David Elsworth inmate is our selection for this.
2.45 CHESTER CUP
Had a good look through since the final decs came about, and narrowed it down to three against the field at decent prices;
* AJAAN [Runner up 2009 event on first outing that season, Cecil yard in good form and 12/1 tasty option]
* SWINGKEEL [multiple winner at 2m, extra 2f not likely to be a problem. Good weight, low draw likely to get out and be handy another interesting at 12/1]
* MAJESTIC CONCORDE [winner over multiple disciplines and trainer wouldn't send one over without a good chance. 10/1]
3.15 CHESTER 5f Handicap
No surprise to see Dandy Nicholls saddle 4 here and with Kevin Ryan's trio that's half the field taken care off, I'm going to be brave and cross through all of those and look at HAMISH McGONAGALL instead. Clear top rated by Adrian Massey's figures too, looks good at double figure odds too for a win/place investment.
4.00 CHESTER 1m 4f Handicap
Just the either line up for this today, ALRASM looks the pick on form though the inexperienced MAXIM GORKY could still be anything thrown in on his handicap debut.
4.35 CHESTER 1m 2f Maiden
Final race today is the maiden contest where PEKAN THREE can take this before a step up in trip into handicap company next.
Going to be a good week
Will aim to update Wed evening and look ahead to the Thursday meeting too.
DAISY
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Monday, 3 May 2010
1000 Guineas Shocker .... now it's the snooker.
Hi
Typical bank holiday monday here ... raining, nothing much to do, no sign of any racing on the TV and loads of Snooker to watch till the early hours.
Quick round up from yesterday and a shocker for us in the 1000 Guineas as we thought there was no way the "winner" would lose that race here but no the stewards reverse placings and the favourite SPECIAL DUTY duly creates a bit of history with a French Guineas Double.
Feel a bit for Henry Cecil and he proved what a true gentleman he is having victory snatched away from him in such cruel circumstances, yet having the grace to congratulate the winners and move on saying "that's racing".
Today there are five Uk flat meetings and 3 fixtures in Ireland, the NAP for MON is SIR GEORGE in the 4.50 BEVERLEY. >> 2nd 13/8F beaten Sh Head.
Will update further later, and look ahead the Chester this week with our selection for the Chester Cup on Wednesday.
DAISY.
Typical bank holiday monday here ... raining, nothing much to do, no sign of any racing on the TV and loads of Snooker to watch till the early hours.
Quick round up from yesterday and a shocker for us in the 1000 Guineas as we thought there was no way the "winner" would lose that race here but no the stewards reverse placings and the favourite SPECIAL DUTY duly creates a bit of history with a French Guineas Double.
Feel a bit for Henry Cecil and he proved what a true gentleman he is having victory snatched away from him in such cruel circumstances, yet having the grace to congratulate the winners and move on saying "that's racing".
Today there are five Uk flat meetings and 3 fixtures in Ireland, the NAP for MON is SIR GEORGE in the 4.50 BEVERLEY. >> 2nd 13/8F beaten Sh Head.
Will update further later, and look ahead the Chester this week with our selection for the Chester Cup on Wednesday.
DAISY.
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Guineas Weekend
Newmarket sees the opening classics for 2010 and while expected the ante post fav Sir Nicholas Abbey to win the 2000 the 1000 event looked wide open. However racing is a funny old game (or is that football) and the O'Brien team clearly not 100% in form at the moment the race being won by France with MAKFI a 33/1 shocker, though more of a shock was the 11/1 it paid on the TOTE, compared to the 74/1 returned by Betfair SP.
Seems the French had been backing their horse directly into the English TOTE pools and as a result the share was only a 1/3 of the industry SP. That will teach them French eh.
Today's 1000 Guineas has another strong fancy from France in SPECIAL DUTY and a Guineas double looks strongly possible now, I'm a big fan of SETA though and Luca Cumani has been very bullish about her chances since before her debut run.
Away from the racing we've got the last weekend of the Championship and a winner takes all game featuring Sheffield Wed vs Crystal Palace. A draw is enough for the Palace and this affair is sure to have a few twists and turns, not to mention a few yellow cards as I think a few players might get stuck right in and get carried away with the atmosphere at Hillsborough.
Have a good weekend all
DAISY
Seems the French had been backing their horse directly into the English TOTE pools and as a result the share was only a 1/3 of the industry SP. That will teach them French eh.
Today's 1000 Guineas has another strong fancy from France in SPECIAL DUTY and a Guineas double looks strongly possible now, I'm a big fan of SETA though and Luca Cumani has been very bullish about her chances since before her debut run.
Away from the racing we've got the last weekend of the Championship and a winner takes all game featuring Sheffield Wed vs Crystal Palace. A draw is enough for the Palace and this affair is sure to have a few twists and turns, not to mention a few yellow cards as I think a few players might get stuck right in and get carried away with the atmosphere at Hillsborough.
Have a good weekend all
DAISY
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