Managed to find a couple of winners on Thursday :)
Onto Fridays 9 race card, don't fancy anything strongly but here goes
12.30 Mares Only
The Festivals newest race, Chomba Womba looks a worthy Fav but i will take her on with Labelthou. Emma Lavelle has her horses running well at present and she will be hoping for her second winner of the week.
1.05 Ballymore Hurdle
See Day 2, Breedsbreeze.
1.40 Coral Cup
See Day 2, Junior.
2.15 Triumph Hurdle
Franchoek is the one to beat, his form seems rock solid and with only 15 runners this year the cream should rise to the top. Celestial Halo looks the only danger.
2.50 Albert Bartlett Nov Hurdle
Gone To Lunch finished only 9l behind Triple World Hurdler Inglis Drever, that should see him go very close here. Wouldn't put anyone off backing Carruthers or The Tother One though.
3.15 Tote Gold Cup
Sit back and enjoy !!!!!!!!
Lets hope we have an epic here, whether your on Kauto Star or Denman lets hope the best horse wins. Nothing else can possibly barring accidents. Personally i'm with Denman ;)
4.05 Foxhunters
Agus A Vic won well last time and he'll do for me, the once smart Lord Of Illusion is an interesting runner and is worth a saver.
4.40 Grand Annual
Wheres me pin !!!!!!!!!! no idea ;) Almaydan maybe.
5.20 County Hurdle
The Finale as trappy as ever. Mon Michel (Jamie rides instead of Wingman) and Missis Potts my two against the field.
Happy Punting and GL
Neil
Friday, 14 March 2008
Thursday, 13 March 2008
Cheltenham Festival 10 Race Bonanza
After the postponement of Day 2 due to the high winds we have a Bumper 10 race card on Thursday.
Have given a few tips already but will keep them in time order.
12.30 NH Chase
Over The Creek , see Day 2
1.15 Sun Alliance Chase
Air Force One , see Day 2
1.40 Jewson Nov Chase
A typical wide open Festival Handicap, small interest in Paul Nicholls' pair Dear Villez and Arturio
2.20 Champion Chase
Vor Por Ustedes , see Day 2 (wouldn't rule out Twist Magic if ground has dried out)
2.55 Ryanair Chase
A guaranteed fast pace with The Listener in the field, i give Our Vic one last chance to shine.
He patently didn't stay the extended 3 mile last time but this should be right up his street.
3.30 World Hurdle
I can't have defeat for Inglis Drever, he has beaten most of these before easily and i am sure they won't turn the tables.
4.05 RP Plate
JP's Don't Push It goes in this Handicap and many feel he is very nicely handicapped but at the prices i can't have him on my mind. I go for a speculative punt on Borora who has run well in the past at the Festival.
4.40 Pertemps Final
Have absolutely no idea but if i had to choose one i would go with Nicky Richards Gunner Jack.
5.15 Kim Muir
At 7/1 or 8/1 the field it shows what an open race this is. My two against the field will be Bob Bob Bobbin and Newbay Prop.
5.50 Bumper
See Day 2 also beginning to fancy Zaarito now.
Plenty of stamina needed for this day and who used to say the Thursday of the Festival was rubbish ;)
With Cheltenham being off i turned up at Hall Green this morning to find that around half a dozen of coaches had been diverted to there. With the money burning holes in their pockets they soon got stuck into the action. Hope they didn't back any of ours cos they would have done there dough (results posted later)
Thx and GL
Neil
Have given a few tips already but will keep them in time order.
12.30 NH Chase
Over The Creek , see Day 2
1.15 Sun Alliance Chase
Air Force One , see Day 2
1.40 Jewson Nov Chase
A typical wide open Festival Handicap, small interest in Paul Nicholls' pair Dear Villez and Arturio
2.20 Champion Chase
Vor Por Ustedes , see Day 2 (wouldn't rule out Twist Magic if ground has dried out)
2.55 Ryanair Chase
A guaranteed fast pace with The Listener in the field, i give Our Vic one last chance to shine.
He patently didn't stay the extended 3 mile last time but this should be right up his street.
3.30 World Hurdle
I can't have defeat for Inglis Drever, he has beaten most of these before easily and i am sure they won't turn the tables.
4.05 RP Plate
JP's Don't Push It goes in this Handicap and many feel he is very nicely handicapped but at the prices i can't have him on my mind. I go for a speculative punt on Borora who has run well in the past at the Festival.
4.40 Pertemps Final
Have absolutely no idea but if i had to choose one i would go with Nicky Richards Gunner Jack.
5.15 Kim Muir
At 7/1 or 8/1 the field it shows what an open race this is. My two against the field will be Bob Bob Bobbin and Newbay Prop.
5.50 Bumper
See Day 2 also beginning to fancy Zaarito now.
Plenty of stamina needed for this day and who used to say the Thursday of the Festival was rubbish ;)
With Cheltenham being off i turned up at Hall Green this morning to find that around half a dozen of coaches had been diverted to there. With the money burning holes in their pockets they soon got stuck into the action. Hope they didn't back any of ours cos they would have done there dough (results posted later)
Thx and GL
Neil
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Cheltenham Festival Day 2
On day 1 we hit the post a couple of times with a few placings. Hope to be in the winners enclosure on Wednesday !!!!!
2.00 Ballymore Nov Hurdle
A cracking race in prospect with Forpadydeplasterer (lol at name), Aigle D'or, Group Captain, Fiveforthree, Trafford Lad and Breedsbreeze all with major chances. I go for the latter in Breedsbreeze to kickstart Paul Nicholls' Festival but it wouldn't surprise me to see any of these winning ;)
2.35 Sun Alliance Chase
Well here goes my NAP of the meeting runs in this !!!!!!
Air Force One is the horse i am siding with. The track should suit better than it did at Ascot last time where Albertas Run beat the selection, i am convinced he will not beat him today.
Tidal Bay would be interesting if he turns out again though.
3.15 Champion Chase
The betting has got really close in the run up to todays event.
Master Minded, Voy Por Ustedes, Twist Magic and Tamarinbleu head the market.
I feel Master Minded's inexperience will find him out, Tamarinbleu will not be quite good enough and with Twist Magic the ground has gone against him.
That leaves Voy Por Ustedes (who has an outstanding Festival record) to take my confident vote.
A few say Fair Along will run a decent race but with Tamarinbleu in the race he will not be able to dominate at the head of affairs.
4.00 Coral Cup
No real view in 'My' race, just a small interest in Junior.
4.40 NH Chase
I very much like the look of Over The Creek. He will relish this longer trip and he has good form behind top novices last time out. Old Benny and Oulart are others that make some appeal.
5.20 Bumper
22 out of the 24 strong field won on their latest start. In an open race i will take small chances on Lilywhitedancer and Gold Award.
Good Luck on your picks ;)
Tuesday we had 2 runners at Hall Green
Lulu (1/8) Found trouble in her 5th place effort.
Janey (2/7) Finished a tired 4th, will come on for the run.
March 1/16
Year 13/86
Thx and GL
Neil
2.00 Ballymore Nov Hurdle
A cracking race in prospect with Forpadydeplasterer (lol at name), Aigle D'or, Group Captain, Fiveforthree, Trafford Lad and Breedsbreeze all with major chances. I go for the latter in Breedsbreeze to kickstart Paul Nicholls' Festival but it wouldn't surprise me to see any of these winning ;)
2.35 Sun Alliance Chase
Well here goes my NAP of the meeting runs in this !!!!!!
Air Force One is the horse i am siding with. The track should suit better than it did at Ascot last time where Albertas Run beat the selection, i am convinced he will not beat him today.
Tidal Bay would be interesting if he turns out again though.
3.15 Champion Chase
The betting has got really close in the run up to todays event.
Master Minded, Voy Por Ustedes, Twist Magic and Tamarinbleu head the market.
I feel Master Minded's inexperience will find him out, Tamarinbleu will not be quite good enough and with Twist Magic the ground has gone against him.
That leaves Voy Por Ustedes (who has an outstanding Festival record) to take my confident vote.
A few say Fair Along will run a decent race but with Tamarinbleu in the race he will not be able to dominate at the head of affairs.
4.00 Coral Cup
No real view in 'My' race, just a small interest in Junior.
4.40 NH Chase
I very much like the look of Over The Creek. He will relish this longer trip and he has good form behind top novices last time out. Old Benny and Oulart are others that make some appeal.
5.20 Bumper
22 out of the 24 strong field won on their latest start. In an open race i will take small chances on Lilywhitedancer and Gold Award.
Good Luck on your picks ;)
Tuesday we had 2 runners at Hall Green
Lulu (1/8) Found trouble in her 5th place effort.
Janey (2/7) Finished a tired 4th, will come on for the run.
March 1/16
Year 13/86
Thx and GL
Neil
Cheltenham Festival Day 1
Once again the Festival is here and the next Four days will make or shatter dreams for the connections of the bravest of our Equine stars.
Each day i will post my selections and hope for the best ;)
2.00 Supreme Nov Hurdle
I like Binocular here. I am glad he runs here instead of the Triumph and with AP up i expect him to run a big race. Outsiders Sophocles and Calgary Bay.
2.35 Arkle Trophy
In a poor renewal Noland is definately the class act and for me only has to jump round to win.
Moon Over Miami could run well at a price.
3.15 Champion Hurdle
A decent contest here with Sizing Europe heading the market, Sublimity, Osana, Harchibald, Katchit and Catch Me will all be fancied but i will side with last years winner Sublimity to Win again at the expense of Sizing Europe in what should be a fascinating race.
4.00 William Hill Chase
I go for a couple here who have been around the block a few times.
Split stakes on L'ami and Monkerhostin.
4.40 Cross Country Chase
Heads OnThe Ground bids to win for the second year running and it will take a good one to beat him. Kilbeggan Blade and Casadei could run well at bigger prices.
5.20 Fred Winter Hurdle
The way Ashkazar won at the weekend it will take a very good one to beat him here. I can't see past him. Chapoturgeon and River Liane look the most obvious but as well as the favourite i will have an interest in Grand Schlem and Silmi at big odds.
Good Luck to you all with your picks at Cheltenham
Neil
Each day i will post my selections and hope for the best ;)
2.00 Supreme Nov Hurdle
I like Binocular here. I am glad he runs here instead of the Triumph and with AP up i expect him to run a big race. Outsiders Sophocles and Calgary Bay.
2.35 Arkle Trophy
In a poor renewal Noland is definately the class act and for me only has to jump round to win.
Moon Over Miami could run well at a price.
3.15 Champion Hurdle
A decent contest here with Sizing Europe heading the market, Sublimity, Osana, Harchibald, Katchit and Catch Me will all be fancied but i will side with last years winner Sublimity to Win again at the expense of Sizing Europe in what should be a fascinating race.
4.00 William Hill Chase
I go for a couple here who have been around the block a few times.
Split stakes on L'ami and Monkerhostin.
4.40 Cross Country Chase
Heads OnThe Ground bids to win for the second year running and it will take a good one to beat him. Kilbeggan Blade and Casadei could run well at bigger prices.
5.20 Fred Winter Hurdle
The way Ashkazar won at the weekend it will take a very good one to beat him here. I can't see past him. Chapoturgeon and River Liane look the most obvious but as well as the favourite i will have an interest in Grand Schlem and Silmi at big odds.
Good Luck to you all with your picks at Cheltenham
Neil
Monday, 10 March 2008
Early March Update and FA Cup
After a busy start to the month of which all i seemed to have done is be at work or down at Hall Green Stadium. Here is a run down of how the dogs have performed.
Sat 1st March
Marvin (3/12) 3rd in A1, another fine effort
Tom (0/3) 3rd in A2
Belle (1/10) 3rd in A6 , 3 bronze medals
Tues 4th March
Fivo (1/4) 2nd in A2
Betty trialled and graded on :)
Weds 5th March
Teddy (1/9) 4th in A3
Lulu (1/7) 6th in A5, a poor run
Janey (2/6) 6th on her comeback run in A4
Fri 7th March
Belle (1/11) 2nd in A6
Marvin (4/13) WON A2@3/1 beating Fivo
Fivo (1/5) 2nd to Marvin, Had the RFC :)
Betty (0/1) made her debut in A7, a promising run
Sat 8th March
Russ (1/10) 2nd in A1 beaten a SHD :(
Teddy (1/10) 2nd in A3
Tom (0/4) 6th in A2, badly needs the rail
Plenty of 2nds and 3rds there !!!!!
A strange race for us when Marvin beat Fivo, down the back they were clear and the forecast was guaranteed. Where did that 4.71 sectional come from Marv ;)
March 1/14
Year 13/84
Runners thick and fast over next couple of days with Janey and Lulu running Tuesday night and
Fivo, Belle, Teddy and Tom out on Weds Bags.
If i had to pick one out, Teddy would be the one, gl to them all :)
Whilst typing the draw for the Semis of the FA Cup was made.
What a weekend of results with Pompey, Barnsley and Cardiff upsetting the odds over Man Utd, Chelsea and Middlesborough respectively, then the Baggies eased past Bristol Rovers.
With a trip to Wembley guaranteed for all the draw is -
Barnsley v Cardiff
W.B.A v Portsmouth
I believe any of these teams can now go on to lift the Trophy but with Michelle being a mad Baggies fan lets hope the Albion can do it :)
The Cheltenham Festival begins tomorrow and i shall post some selections later.
Gl and Thx
Neil
Sat 1st March
Marvin (3/12) 3rd in A1, another fine effort
Tom (0/3) 3rd in A2
Belle (1/10) 3rd in A6 , 3 bronze medals
Tues 4th March
Fivo (1/4) 2nd in A2
Betty trialled and graded on :)
Weds 5th March
Teddy (1/9) 4th in A3
Lulu (1/7) 6th in A5, a poor run
Janey (2/6) 6th on her comeback run in A4
Fri 7th March
Belle (1/11) 2nd in A6
Marvin (4/13) WON A2@3/1 beating Fivo
Fivo (1/5) 2nd to Marvin, Had the RFC :)
Betty (0/1) made her debut in A7, a promising run
Sat 8th March
Russ (1/10) 2nd in A1 beaten a SHD :(
Teddy (1/10) 2nd in A3
Tom (0/4) 6th in A2, badly needs the rail
Plenty of 2nds and 3rds there !!!!!
A strange race for us when Marvin beat Fivo, down the back they were clear and the forecast was guaranteed. Where did that 4.71 sectional come from Marv ;)
March 1/14
Year 13/84
Runners thick and fast over next couple of days with Janey and Lulu running Tuesday night and
Fivo, Belle, Teddy and Tom out on Weds Bags.
If i had to pick one out, Teddy would be the one, gl to them all :)
Whilst typing the draw for the Semis of the FA Cup was made.
What a weekend of results with Pompey, Barnsley and Cardiff upsetting the odds over Man Utd, Chelsea and Middlesborough respectively, then the Baggies eased past Bristol Rovers.
With a trip to Wembley guaranteed for all the draw is -
Barnsley v Cardiff
W.B.A v Portsmouth
I believe any of these teams can now go on to lift the Trophy but with Michelle being a mad Baggies fan lets hope the Albion can do it :)
The Cheltenham Festival begins tomorrow and i shall post some selections later.
Gl and Thx
Neil
Saturday, 1 March 2008
February Dog Round Up
A fantastic month with 7 dogs winning 10 races between them.
10 Wins equals our best ever total in a single month.
February Stats and comments (Year To Date)
Belle (1/9) Had 5 runs winning on her last start in A7.
Gemma (0/5) Just the one run, then retired due to injury :(
Fivo (1/3) Won on his third start of the year in A3, lets hope his injurys and bad luck are behind him.
Janey (2/5) One race in A4 cut her foot,ready to trial back on next week.
Lucy (2/7) Won at A6 and A5 level in 6 runs, good start to her career. Also cut her foot will be off a couple of weeks.
Lulu (1/6) Won an A6 on 2nd start of six. Guaranteed winner in March (touch wood).
Marvin (3/11) Won 3 from 6 in A5, A4 and A2 grades also two 2nds and a 3rd. Had a fantastic month unluckily just missing out on Dog Of The Month. Well done Marv :)
Russ (1/9) Injury not as bad as first thought, he ended his drought when winning an A2 on his 4th and last race of month, more to come.
Teddy (1/8) Won an A3 from 4 starts, running consistantly well and will probably trial over six bends sometimes in March.
Tom (0/2) Tough start for him, graded straight in at A1. Ran well in puppy race latest.
Shelley still off on seasonal rest (24th Jan).
Betty has one more trial (probably Tues) then hopefully all systems go.
Our FEB Dog Of The Month --- Marvin
FEB 10/38
Year 12/70
We kick off March with 3 runners on Saturday in Tom,Marvin and Belle.
February will take some topping but lets see how we go :)
Thx and GL
Neil
10 Wins equals our best ever total in a single month.
February Stats and comments (Year To Date)
Belle (1/9) Had 5 runs winning on her last start in A7.
Gemma (0/5) Just the one run, then retired due to injury :(
Fivo (1/3) Won on his third start of the year in A3, lets hope his injurys and bad luck are behind him.
Janey (2/5) One race in A4 cut her foot,ready to trial back on next week.
Lucy (2/7) Won at A6 and A5 level in 6 runs, good start to her career. Also cut her foot will be off a couple of weeks.
Lulu (1/6) Won an A6 on 2nd start of six. Guaranteed winner in March (touch wood).
Marvin (3/11) Won 3 from 6 in A5, A4 and A2 grades also two 2nds and a 3rd. Had a fantastic month unluckily just missing out on Dog Of The Month. Well done Marv :)
Russ (1/9) Injury not as bad as first thought, he ended his drought when winning an A2 on his 4th and last race of month, more to come.
Teddy (1/8) Won an A3 from 4 starts, running consistantly well and will probably trial over six bends sometimes in March.
Tom (0/2) Tough start for him, graded straight in at A1. Ran well in puppy race latest.
Shelley still off on seasonal rest (24th Jan).
Betty has one more trial (probably Tues) then hopefully all systems go.
Our FEB Dog Of The Month --- Marvin
FEB 10/38
Year 12/70
We kick off March with 3 runners on Saturday in Tom,Marvin and Belle.
February will take some topping but lets see how we go :)
Thx and GL
Neil
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers Hawaii and Taurus both did the business tonight :)
Fivo got the ball rolling with an all the way victory in A3 and Russ led from trap to line to see off his rivals in A2.
Teddy also ran a good race in defeat finishing 3rd in an A2.
Summary
Fivo (1/3) WON A3@3/1
Teddy (1/8) 3rd A2
Russ (1/9) WON A2@9/4
Feb 10/38
Year 12/70
February stats and comments to follow
Fivo got the ball rolling with an all the way victory in A3 and Russ led from trap to line to see off his rivals in A2.
Teddy also ran a good race in defeat finishing 3rd in an A2.
Summary
Fivo (1/3) WON A3@3/1
Teddy (1/8) 3rd A2
Russ (1/9) WON A2@9/4
Feb 10/38
Year 12/70
February stats and comments to follow
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