It was a good start with the ex French horse somehow poking her nose in front from an unpromising position...but quickly went down hill. Couple of them slowly away and none of them landed a blow. Had the winner in singles online at 12/1 and on track at 8/1 so actually made a profit despite only one being any good. Re-did the lucky 15 in the morning for BOG and came out with £10.24 for a small loss. Notts races was cold and windy 😑
Organdi 3:30 Cartmel (18/1). This one has drifted like a barge but I thought she had a decent chance when I looked through last night. Finished ahead of Irish Prophecy at Worcester and Warwick (again gets 3lb here). One of the few that likes fast ground and hopefully the low-key return at Aintree was to get ready for this. First try at this kind of trip but should get it round here.
Villa Chris has gone for Irish Prophecy and will no doubt beat me again
Good run, went to the front after the last but Dee Star has won easy in the end, I thought he was high enough in the weights but loves this track.
Thought Everton made that way harder than it needed to be. Changing to 3 at the back for this game seemed bonkers to me. Still, just about got it done.
Estacas 3:10 Fontwell (5/2). Had a wind op before winning nicely at Huntingdon last time. Only little, so summer ground and a nice low weight should suit. Step up in trip looks like it should help too.
This race might not take much winning. Villa Chris has gone for Hunters Call but I can oppose that one at 13 under top weight. Hooper has been well backed for Henderson and you've got to respect that but looked one to avoid last season. I like Vision Des Flos but has been chasing and it's not always easy back over hurdles.
Paddy's Return 5:40 Worcester (8/1). Very speculative pick! Had 3 runs in deep ground novice hurdles back in 2021, not seen since. Goes straight into a fast ground chase off a lowly mark and would not have to be very good to be involved.
Best run was at FFos Las where he was showing up quite well until getting tired 2 out, that was 2m4f on heavy on a galloping track, so should be very able to see 2m out here...if ready to roll.
showed nothing at all 😑
I've had various bets on Everton to beat Bournemouth.
1/2 to win (3 pts).
7/2 -2 handicap (0.5 pt).
40/1 5-0 (0.1 pt).
Everton aren't great but got to fancy them fully motivated at home to a disinterested Bournemouth. Need an early goal for the handicap and correct score bets to have a chance.