Tazeez was a sitting duck in the end but SP of 9/1 was crazy

Nothing better then spending hours on racing post, RUK and ATR looking at figures and watching old races, and you land a big one





I am sad too

Rain according to bbc weather

Thanks Exiled - +20 looks good then. Would add that as I understand it Sherwin isn't cup tied (well at least he isn't according to the Catalans website).



It gets costly though Wire_85 - 30 Euro's for 3 months of French racing, the UK/Irish stuff is free and use my mates Irish Point-To-Point account for that stuff and then £70 a year for the UK Pointing stuff (and even then the video's are only 2 minutes long).



Grand-Steeplechase De Paris this weekend - hopefully have a few good bets on the undercard for all

I always buy the Racing Post for TS and RPR figures etc was thinking of becoming a member on the site its £20 a month I think though.



I use this site more then any other its my homepage





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After many years of studying the form I've come to the conclusion that it's purely and simply down to your luck on the day...it really is that simple.



It's extremely satisfying when you spend ages reading a race and come up with a conclusion and a result like CP did with Makfi..



Over the years though I've spent hours and hours looking at races and thinking I've found real good things and had decent 3 figure bets and they've been beaten out of sight, and on the other hand there's been times where I've nipped in a bookies with a couple of quid in my pocket and without much thought or attention quickly picked three out and had a treble and won 3 figures!



The most frustrating game in the World at times, but also the best game in the world when things go right.



I'm Ponte bound tomorrow night and am just about to start my work now for the next few hours to see if I can find a winner or two. Our lass and the young un are both coming and will still probably have more joy than me.

Keighley

The Racing Post is a good site - didn't become a member because can see everything I need to on the free video sites and reading the form for free on the site or on the ATR site.



There's plenty of good trainers for landing a touch and some who gamble everything and it gets stuffed out of site.



Personally don't like backing short-priced horses, would much rather back 33/1 and 25/1 shots each-way with a bit more on the win part than a 4/1 or 9/4 horse as the same things can go wrong but you get less for your stake

A cool 15/2 @ Ladbrokes for Batley to win. Tempted. I am.

off to pontefract tonight



done my studying and come up with these in each race!



6.30 very well red

7.00 sirgarfieldsobers

7.30 my son max

8.00 sweet child omine

8.30 madamlily

9.00 king of windsor



wont be playing big tonight as did my money lastnight on drop the hammer .. turned out fallon was ill and didnt ride it in the end

Kearney and Langley out for Bulls this weekend.

Think I'm gunna take a trip to Ponte Carlo tonight. Not had time to take a proper look yet but got a spare hour or so when i get home to have a look.

Oops

Managed to keep my 100% record of missing the first race of every meeting I've attended this year. Had eton fable in the 2nd. Why it was 18s ill never know. Pretty good start minds you

Great stuff EPG - soft lead and kick on from there

Lumped on Reality Show in the 9.10 @ Haydock. Hmm could've ran a hell of alot better race.

Does anyone have a jockey, trainer, or both that you just can't seem to do the right thing and win with??



Always pay close attention to anything the Fahey yard has at any Northern track...followed him when I went to York a few weeks back (without success) and again tonight at Ponte (again without success)



Backed Paul Hanagan in 3 consecutive races tonight (2 for Fahey) then for some bizarre reason just as the words were coming out of my mouth to back him again I had a change of heart and backed against it. The very second I walked away with the printed ticket in my hand I knew what was gonna happen...he went onto win the race at 5's (6's) when I was putting my bet on!



I just never seem to be able to back those two at the right time!



Robinson Cruso in the last didn't half get me out of the sticky stuff!

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Swilly Ferry - Interesting runner for Barry Hills, he's had just the two starts this season and both have been over course and distance (behind Pastoral Player in April and behind Jack My Boy on Guineas weekend). His first start he got no sort of run when hampered and finishing 2nd of 14 in his group with a decent speed figure for a race of this nature . Swilly Ferry saw too much daylight last time out when running behind Jack My Boy - he could do with getting more cover which he should get in the large field at Newmarket today with the form of the two races working out well enough and an extra pull at the weights with both Pastoral Player and Jack My Boy who've both gone up for their two Newmarket runs and with the helping hand from Michael Hills and with plenty of pace drawn low he should be able to get a decent tow into the race behind horses so as not to use up too much energy pulling.



Advice: 2pts Win, 1pt Place @ 20/1 (Ladbrokes)

I never back anything that Hanagan rides anymore. I've seen him ride too many good horses poorly for my liking so decided to give him a miss. It's definitely paid off not backing him recently, he's been woeful on a few rides and it's always nice to see when his ride allows the one I've backed to win!



Back to Beverley again tomorrow, have a few fancies but not had an in depth look yet. Anybody else like the look of anything?

King Of Swords in the last is slipping back down to near a winning mark mate, could run a decent race at an e/w price...

Lord Shanakill should win today. Main Aim has the talent but also is very quirky and finds trouble in running. Lord Shanakill is very capable and looked as good as ever on his first start for Henry Cecil last month, dropping down to 7f should play to his pace as well.





Short price but Carraiglawn will take all the beating in Ireland for the Bolger and Manning team. Has looked a winner waiting to happen twice and they seem to have found the perfect opportunity.

leading jockey so far this season



ahead of moore and hughes

little treble today



general tufto.3.20.bev 3/1

smugglers bay.4.00 catt 7/2

kaldoun kingdom.4.15.bev 11/4



and a patent



inxile.2.00.hay 9/2

ransom note.2.45. newm 9/2

chosen one.5.25. bev 4/1



some intresting racing today

im paying paticular attention to how gene autry runs.. finished 2nd to madam macie which my mate owns and they think very highly of it.. hope gene autry franks the form! also madam macie got beaten by electric feel which runs in the 3.55. newmarket so this should be a good horse too although got some good opposition today.



rio cabolo.2.55. catt this one has won at the track before and ran well last week so should be thereabouts



chosen one.5.25. bev my mate bought this for £500 then on its first run for the yard it won and seller! sold it on for £5500 then it won again at musselburgh for new yard. staying on side with it again today while its in this form

Wigan +6pts the call today.



Leeds have picked up of late but on sound surfaces. The rain may work against them and in theory (and looking at the league table) Wigan are the better side. The start makes them an attractive proposition.

Owner Mike Kentish and trainer George Margarson have retired Young Mick.