Alley Cat Glover

Todays attempt with Lucky 15 all with Sky for the extra places
3.00 War. Grumpy Charlie (won for me last time) 5/1 5 places
3.35 War.  Level neverending ( Low weight Elliot on fact finding) 9/1 3 places
2.40 Kemp Mark of Gold 22/1  7 places
3.50 Kemp Fransham  7/2  3 places
 
 

Todays attempt with Lucky 15 all with Sky for the extra places
3.00 War. Grumpy Charlie (won for me last time) 5/1 5 places
3.35 War.  Level neverending ( Low weight Elliot on fact finding) 9/1 3 places
2.40 Kemp Mark of Gold 22/1  7 places
3.50 Kemp Fransham  7/2  3 places
 
 

Todays attempt with Lucky 15 all with Sky for the extra places
3.00 War. Grumpy Charlie (won for me last time) 5/1 5 places
3.35 War.  Level neverending ( Low weight Elliot on fact finding) 9/1 3 places
2.40 Kemp Mark of Gold 22/1  7 places
3.50 Kemp Fransham  7/2  3 places
 
 

A brief update this week. Envious Editor won the first hunter chase of the season and has been put in the betting for Cheltenham, but Aintree is his target and although the trainer has surprised with entries in the past I would be surprised if he turned up here.
I have been told that Bob And Co is now being trained in France and whilst that doesn't rule him out of running in this you would think it unlikely.
Onto Ireland and a horse called Rocky's Howya made it 4/4 in points at the weekend. He didn't achieve a great deal over hurdles with a couple of 2nd places the best he managed. After a year off though he seems a different horse as he has gone through the grades and his win at Aghabullogue was his best yet. His trainer after the race said he wouldn't rule Cheltenham out although he still needs to qualify. He isn't currently in the betting, but he clearly should be given this has been given as a possible target.
Chatham Street Lad is a general 20/1 shot for Cheltenham after he won at Ballindenisk on New Years Day. He had been only 4th on his pointing debut the previous month at the same track which was his first run since the 2021 Betfair Chase. His trainer said he had come on a lot for that run and it showed as he won well. After the race though the trainer only mentioned about running him in points so no mention of Cheltenham at this stage. He also needs to qualify.

Not over enticed with the racing but 4 races at Sandown worth an e/w Lucky 15 for a bit of interest, but feel like I’m going up against the ‘chosen 4’ 
1.50 Dreams of Home
2.25 Arctic Bresil
3.00 Chirico Vallis
3.35 Dr TJ Eckleburg

A question, not very good today not helped by the saddle slipping on Dino Bellagio, was McCain’s only runner at Cheltenham and also Jockeys only ride. Now from someone who has never sat/ridden a horse. How impressive was the ride to kick off irons and ride the whole race and still finish 9th I think, do I track and follow the horse for next run. Why did the jockey complete the race is there a benefit to that? Any thoughts welcome!

All the Step 3 leagues play on Monday so any bets from there I will likely send out on Monday morning. 7 bets across the National Leagues and my brief reasons for them are below.   Chesterfield v Scunthorpe Although Scunthorpe did go a goal up on Boxing Day it was quite easy for Chesterfield in the end and I expect it to be even easier at home on Sunday. The -1 handicap is odds on, but I think Chesterfield are at least 2 goals better than Scunthorpe so will take the -2.   Eastleigh v Dorking Eastleigh got a rare point on the road in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day and now they are back at home I think they can get the better of Dorking who aren't playing that well at the moment. I'm actually surprised that Eastleigh have drifted out as much as they have and they are value to win this.   Boreham Wood v Barnet (Monday) I thought Barnet deserved the victory on Boxing Day. Yes, after the red cards it did disrupt Barnet more and the equaliser wasn't a huge surprise, but Barnet were the better team over the 90 minutes and I am happy to back them again here to do the double.   Gateshead v York (Monday) Gateshead did have two penalties on Boxing Day which helped them to a 3-0 victory, but they played well and that victory along with the easy FA Trophy win over Gloucester last week do hint that they are an improved side at the moment. Not a huge amount in this, but enough for me to back the home win.   Dartford v Ebbsfleet I don't think many people saw a 4-1 Dartford win coming in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day, but 3 early goals by Dartford pretty much saw the game done and dusted. Ebbsfleet are clearly capable of getting their revenge, but they are having a wobble right now so at the prices I will take Dartford to do the double.   Hampton & Richmond v Worthing Worthing won the reverse fixture 4-3 and although they had to play at Bath on Thursday so have had an extra game, they do look a big price here. Their away form is strong and Hampton have only won once in their last 8 league games and have lost 6 of those.   Chesterfield -2 1pt @ 23/10 with Paddy Power and Betfair (take up to 7/4) Eastleigh 3pts @ 9/10 with Betfred (Hills are 10/11 take up to 4/6) Barnet 1pt @ 14/5 with Paddy Power, William Hill and Betfair (Coral and Ladbrokes are 29/10 and take up to 2/1) Gateshead 1pt @ 29/20 with Betfair and Paddy Power (take up to 6/5) Dartford 1pt @ 21/10 with William Hill, Betfred and BetVictor (Bet365 are 13/5 and take up to 15/8) Worthing 1pt @ 23/10 with Bet365 and SBK (take up to 7/4)

Today’s Lucky 15 prices BOG with B365, 1 winner and place from Saturday’s attempt with one missing 3rd by by just over a length I think, but possible one to keep an eye on further down the line, if stepped up in trip or handicap possibly.
3.40 Chelt Dino Bellagio  8/1  3 places
11.55 Tram Atimetodream. 7/1. 3 places
2.00 Fairy  Gig Harbour. 7/1. 5 places
13.55 Chelt. Coconut Splash  8/1  5 places
 

Today’s Lucky 15 prices BOG with B365, 1 winner and place from Saturday’s attempt with one missing 3rd by by just over a length I think, but possible one to keep an eye on further down the line, if stepped up in trip or handicap possibly.
3.40 Chelt Dino Bellagio  8/1  3 places
11.55 Tram Atimetodream. 7/1. 3 places
2.00 Fairy  Gig Harbour. 7/1. 5 places
13.55 Chelt. Coconut Splash  8/1  5 places
 

atimetodream 11.55 ew 

Today’s Lucky 15 prices BOG with B365, 1 winner and place from Saturday’s attempt with one missing 3rd by by just over a length I think, but possible one to keep an eye on further down the line, if stepped up in trip or handicap possibly.
3.40 Chelt Dino Bellagio  8/1  3 places
11.55 Tram Atimetodream. 7/1. 3 places
2.00 Fairy  Gig Harbour. 7/1. 5 places
13.55 Chelt. Coconut Splash  8/1  5 places
 

Saturday’s Lucky 15, all E/W prices hoping to improve from Boxing Day.
 1.22 Punch Libby. 16/1. 3 places
2.32 Punch Off Your Rocco  12/1 5 places
2.25 Newb  Grumpy Charlie. 13/2. 4 places
3.00 Newb Idalko Bihoue. 18/1  4 places 
all with B365

Saturday’s Lucky 15, all E/W prices hoping to improve from Boxing Day.
 1.22 Punch Libby. 16/1. 3 places
2.32 Punch Off Your Rocco  12/1 5 places
2.25 Newb  Grumpy Charlie. 13/2. 4 places
3.00 Newb Idalko Bihoue. 18/1  4 places 
all with B365

Saturday’s Lucky 15, all E/W prices hoping to improve from Boxing Day.
 1.22 Punch Libby. 16/1. 3 places
2.32 Punch Off Your Rocco  12/1 5 places
2.25 Newb  Grumpy Charlie. 13/2. 4 places
3.00 Newb Idalko Bihoue. 18/1  4 places 
all with B365

Saturday’s Lucky 15, all E/W prices hoping to improve from Boxing Day.
 1.22 Punch Libby. 16/1. 3 places
2.32 Punch Off Your Rocco  12/1 5 places
2.25 Newb  Grumpy Charlie. 13/2. 4 places
3.00 Newb Idalko Bihoue. 18/1  4 places 
all with B365

Going to have to start paying more attention to you guys over the next few months, wife has gone and given me tickets for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham for Xmas. All of a sudden will be interested in Cheltenham Ante post once non runner protection comes in. Will have to follow Darren’s Hunter Chase thread closely also.
So will have to try and post as well but only likely to be weekends. Don’t do favourites so will likely be bigger odds each way, sometimes get lucky.
Anyway sporting Lucky 15 for today E/W in some of the televised racing
Chep 1.05 Le Chameleon 16/1 4 places (Looks promising proposition)
Chep 2.50 Regina Dracones 20/1 5 places  (Harry Cobden on Irish Raider is enough for me)
Kemp 3.09 Striking A Pose 25/1 4 places (Tizzard down to handy mark hopefully)
Leop 3.00 Carefully Selected 20/1 6 places (Irish Selection, going to have to find the Irish plots for Cheltenham after all!)

Going to have to start paying more attention to you guys over the next few months, wife has gone and given me tickets for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham for Xmas. All of a sudden will be interested in Cheltenham Ante post once non runner protection comes in. Will have to follow Darren’s Hunter Chase thread closely also.
So will have to try and post as well but only likely to be weekends. Don’t do favourites so will likely be bigger odds each way, sometimes get lucky.
Anyway sporting Lucky 15 for today E/W in some of the televised racing
Chep 1.05 Le Chameleon 16/1 4 places (Looks promising proposition)
Chep 2.50 Regina Dracones 20/1 5 places  (Harry Cobden on Irish Raider is enough for me)
Kemp 3.09 Striking A Pose 25/1 4 places (Tizzard down to handy mark hopefully)
Leop 3.00 Carefully Selected 20/1 6 places (Irish Selection, going to have to find the Irish plots for Cheltenham after all!)

Going to have to start paying more attention to you guys over the next few months, wife has gone and given me tickets for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham for Xmas. All of a sudden will be interested in Cheltenham Ante post once non runner protection comes in. Will have to follow Darren’s Hunter Chase thread closely also.
So will have to try and post as well but only likely to be weekends. Don’t do favourites so will likely be bigger odds each way, sometimes get lucky.
Anyway sporting Lucky 15 for today E/W in some of the televised racing
Chep 1.05 Le Chameleon 16/1 4 places (Looks promising proposition)
Chep 2.50 Regina Dracones 20/1 5 places  (Harry Cobden on Irish Raider is enough for me)
Kemp 3.09 Striking A Pose 25/1 4 places (Tizzard down to handy mark hopefully)
Leop 3.00 Carefully Selected 20/1 6 places (Irish Selection, going to have to find the Irish plots for Cheltenham after all!)

Going to have to start paying more attention to you guys over the next few months, wife has gone and given me tickets for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham for Xmas. All of a sudden will be interested in Cheltenham Ante post once non runner protection comes in. Will have to follow Darren’s Hunter Chase thread closely also.
So will have to try and post as well but only likely to be weekends. Don’t do favourites so will likely be bigger odds each way, sometimes get lucky.
Anyway sporting Lucky 15 for today E/W in some of the televised racing
Chep 1.05 Le Chameleon 16/1 4 places (Looks promising proposition)
Chep 2.50 Regina Dracones 20/1 5 places  (Harry Cobden on Irish Raider is enough for me)
Kemp 3.09 Striking A Pose 25/1 4 places (Tizzard down to handy mark hopefully)
Leop 3.00 Carefully Selected 20/1 6 places (Irish Selection, going to have to find the Irish plots for Cheltenham after all!)

Going to have to start paying more attention to you guys over the next few months, wife has gone and given me tickets for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham for Xmas. All of a sudden will be interested in Cheltenham Ante post once non runner protection comes in. Will have to follow Darren’s Hunter Chase thread closely also.
So will have to try and post as well but only likely to be weekends. Don’t do favourites so will likely be bigger odds each way, sometimes get lucky.
Anyway sporting Lucky 15 for today E/W in some of the televised racing
Chep 1.05 Le Chameleon 16/1 4 places (Looks promising proposition)
Chep 2.50 Regina Dracones 20/1 5 places  (Harry Cobden on Irish Raider is enough for me)
Kemp 3.09 Striking A Pose 25/1 4 places (Tizzard down to handy mark hopefully)
Leop 3.00 Carefully Selected 20/1 6 places (Irish Selection, going to have to find the Irish plots for Cheltenham after all!)

24hr final declarations mean no racecards until later this morning otherwise all still antepost.

24hr final declarations mean no racecards until later this morning otherwise all still antepost.

24hr final declarations mean no racecards until later this morning otherwise all still antepost.

Not a bad Boxing Day afternoon!