Cracker of a run to finish 2nd
Cracker of a run to finish 2nd
"The wise man is one who knows what he does not know"
PlaceBacker (12th May 2020)
Great shout.
PlaceBacker (12th May 2020)
Cheers guys
Run can be upgraded as he was the only maiden against 11 previous winners
"The wise man is one who knows what he does not know"
Good stuff pal.
Hopefully this thread can produce the goods.
I wouldn't swap my fancy Breathtaking Look for anything.
Goes well first time out as well.
Do we know when the Derby meeting is on yet by any chance?
Last edited by Marb; 12th May 2020 at 7:19 PM.
PlaceBacker (12th May 2020)
Scheduled for July or August and will be at Epsom
"The wise man is one who knows what he does not know"
Marb (12th May 2020)
Plenty of activity in the anti-post market for the Derby.
Waldkonig really caught my eye at Wolverhampton.
Mogul is shortening by the day.
Highest Ground for Michael Stoute shortening too.
Pinatubo is easy enough to back at 8's with more support for the unbeaten Saeed Bin Suroor trained Millitary March.
I guess at 25's Highest Ground must be the value selection at present in what is a guessing game as to how they'll have improved over the winter.
Whatever wins this years Derby will be going in there unbeaten too. That's my feeling.
On this basis I can't have Mogul or Innisfree.
They'll no doubt improve loads from last season but I'd favour Waldkonig, Millitary March or Highest Ground as their form is more fashionable with them all unbeaten thus far.
So it's Highest Ground for myself, especially with the current betting market trajectory which will have him starting shorter than the current 25/1 that he is.
Last edited by Marb; 26th May 2020 at 1:55 AM.
Oh well done so far with getting 25's Jinny!
Yes looks like he could start favourite.
I read an article the other day where Charlie Appleby placed some theoretical stipulations on whether Pinatubo would run in the derby.
Last edited by Marb; 30th May 2020 at 4:24 PM.
Actually I think I backed before he won his second start. He’s a stunning looking horse with a lovely attitude. I had forgotten about him over the winter and up to now when I looked at me BF account. Not unhappy!
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You’re very kind!
No I don’t think so. At the time I did it on a whim. I’m not one who does much ante post but sometimes if I spot a horse I like physically I will go on my hunch.
On a separate note, I think it will be worth noting Jason Weavers tips especially next weekend. He’s very shrewd and has some strong contacts in Newmarket. I often find him picking horses I have been thinking about and if he does I usually back it.
tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito
Colin Phillips (30th May 2020), Desert Orchid (30th May 2020)
My local track Newcastle takes centre stage tomorrow.
My nap runs in the 4:30 called Fox Hill. She's trained Eric Alston and is a positive in the betting currently 7/1. She won at Redcar and Catterick last season while finishing a fair third on soft ground up at Hamilton. I always like a handicapper (especially a filly) that can maintain its form on different goings as I think it shows versatility. She's progressive and looks bound to go close.
In the 3:55 I thought it might be worth taking a decent price of 9/1 that Roger Fells What A Business improves after a recent gelding operation. You can't underestimate how much a gelding operation can bring out the best in any horse. The favourite Oakenshield was also recently gelded but at twice the price What A Business gets my vote.
Finally, the odds indicate Global Spirit, also trained by Roger Fell, will improve or need the run in tomorrows 1:30. They all have the red hot favourite to beat so I will be keeping a watching brief, though I will do a little each way patent on the three for a sporting bet (each way).
Last edited by Marb; 31st May 2020 at 10:27 PM.
A few stable tours for people to read if interested.....
https://bet-master.freeforums.net/th...ble-tours-flat
Eleanora Duse (1st June 2020), reet hard (31st May 2020)
Good luck @ Newcastle, Marb.
5.05
Good Tidings 4/1 Wm Hill.
Marb (1st June 2020)
Oakenshield went off a fair price of 11/2 in the end. Clearly improved after the gelding operation. Kicking myself a bit for not selecting it.
Global Spirit ran a good race. Only beaten a head for third place, he cemented my idea that he will win races on turf this season.
The Nap runs in the next.
Last edited by Marb; 1st June 2020 at 4:03 PM.
Sir Michael Stoute has landed a winner and has another one running in a few minutes.
He's four live chances tomorrow too.
You couldn't rule it out.
Last edited by Marb; 1st June 2020 at 5:39 PM.
Unlike Stoutey to have them so forward! If he’s had a winner already then definitely worth keeping on the right side of his.
tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito
The late start to the season is likely to play hell with trainer trends.
Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......