I'll be taking a chance that having had the Chop Luigi Vampa can put his best foot forward. A lot to like on his seasonal debut despite him being an utter cowbag. Next time out he did the old bucking bronco out of the stalls so obviously going to be interesting one way or the other. 14/1 4 places with Boyles seems like a decent bet providing the problem was between his legs and isn't between his ears.
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Outsider (29th July 2020)
OK, have it your way then; a jockey, at the top of his profession, deliberately rode a horse, which he had no real connection with, into another with the express purpose of thwarting the other's chances of winning a race he clearly couldn't win himself, risking injury and possible suspension to engineer a bettter chance for a stable he rarely rides for. as those were his instructions on what was, essentially, a spare ride.
As I said - ridiculous
Last edited by reet hard; 30th July 2020 at 1:19 AM.
Not the best day of the meeting,imo.
1.10 Flippa The Strippa Close 3rd in a better race than this last term, outclassed subsequently, except for his seasonal debut which is easily forgiven. Took 14/1 last night, but 9/1 best at the mo.
1.45 Zabeel Champion Won a good h'cap @ Newmarket latest, booking of Ryan Moore a good s1gn. 5/1 taken.
2.45
Think English King is vulnerable on this track and ground, have taken him on with the promising Al Aasy. Bet of the day, for me.
9/2 in places.
4.55 Aklam Express is a rare runner for Nigel Tinkler who is 1 from 2 at the track. Jockey is 3 from 5 for the trainer, so there's little not to like.
5/1 generally.
Luck to all.
Last edited by reet hard; 30th July 2020 at 10:58 AM.
A very quiet day for me.
I'm thinking about these but not sure whether to back them other than Lucander which will go on the longshot thread and I'm really only backing him because my main fancy came out.
Looking forward to Friday and Saturday though!!
1.45 Lucander ew 2.15 Yazaman? 2.45 Highland Chief? 3.15 One Voice?
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Yazaman too short.
Highland Chief too risky with only two places going.
I have a near-dormant account with Betfred ('only when desperate' is my mantra with them) but they're going three places in the big race so I've backed One Voice 16/1 with them. Alpine Star is as good as the fav so why is One Voice representing the stable here? Just curious and curious enough to pay to find out.
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Colin Phillips (30th July 2020)
I've had a good week so far. Card today is generally uninteresting - although the Gordon is an intriguing race on many levels.
Magical Morning EW is probably my only bet.
"And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.
And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."
Yes I’ve had a fair week too. 3 winners each day so far and also managed to back Early Doors at Galway. I agree about today though.
1. Flippathestrippa ew
2. I do like Magnetised and I may back Starcat ew
3. Can’t work out AOB 2yos at the moment so will look at Admiral Nelson in paddock. Both Qaader and Yazaman both in my tracker and probably siding with latter.
4. I will retain my faith in English King!
5. I think the favourite will win purely because a) it was obviously given to Donnacha to kickstart his career and b) Ryan picks it over super tough and consistent Magic Wand. But I love Nazeef so she may carry a pound or two of mine.
Last three races don’t really interest hugely so dependent on what sort of day I am having
6 Running Back
7. Miss Chess (half sis to Fancy Blue)
8. Leave
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Therightroad (30th July 2020)
No strong fancy today.
Not convinced with the Ballydoyle pair in the Nassau (Magic Wand possibly flattered in the Eclipse and they went passed four abreast in the Diane). Nazeef is an uncertain stayer so I've come down on Deirdre - small win bet.
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Last edited by Danny; 30th July 2020 at 2:43 PM.
Man who catch fly with chopstick .... accomplish anything.
Cracking run by Highland Chief. He went off a big price too.
They finally got Mogul fit!
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Therightroad (30th July 2020)
What do we think of Afaaks chance in the Golden Mile tomorrow. I am sure someone mentioned him on here a run or two ago. Maybe 20/1 is a good price each way?
Vale Of Kent's Goodwood record 32142. Those weren't 3K races either - All top handicaps!
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