Villa Chris

Constitution Hill boosted to 6/4 on skybet.

Money back as cash 2nd or 3rd skybet I’ve got Fire Flyer as my top rated and is strong in the market so I’ve added him to my list today

Money back as cash 2nd or 3rd skybet I’ve got Fire Flyer as my top rated and is strong in the market so I’ve added him to my list today

This is my Xmas day today . My missus just asked if I wanted to take the girls shopping to spend their Xmas money. I’ve declined as it’s a day of racing and footy for me.

My selections today Leopardstown 2.55 Final Orders 9/1 Kempton 2.30 Grey Dawning 6/1 Kempton 3.40 Doddiethegreat 11/4 Aintree 1.40 Call Me Lyreen 66/1 EW lost Aintree 2.15 Gustavian 4/1 lost(2nd) Wetherby 1.35 Some Scope 10/3 won Wetherby 2.45 Willaston 15/2 Wincanton 2.28 Stay Away Fay 7/1 Market Rasen 1.47 Inis Oirr 7/1 lost 45 points staked 5 points win on all apart from the 1.40 Aintree which is EW -35 P/L

2.55 Leopardstown Final Orders just edges out The Folkes Tiara here for me. Form hasn’t been anything special but he’s back from a break and back down to a distance he’s 1,1,1,2 at over chases . Good course form also and is down a few Ibs for a top trainer. Final Orders 11/1 , 5 points win. The Folkes Tiara is a few Ibs well in with his claimer and will be dangerous .

Let’s see how bad I get it wrong for the big un at kempton Spillanes Tower/ Pretty solid in terms of profile although never ran at kempton before. Looks like he has the required speed and stamina for the test. May want it a touch softer though, but very progressive and a solid bet. IL Est Francais / Blew everyone away this time last year at kempton but I’ve got my doubts on wether he’ll be able to get away with it in this calibre of race. Seems fragile and may crumble under pressure. Banbridge/ Very smart horse on his day and a course winner. I’m not convinced he’s a 3 mile horse . Grey Dawning/ My idea of the winner. Has the necessary speed and stamina for this race and that Betfair Chase second is good form regardless of what some say. I personally don’t think that race will have left a negative mark on him either. My only negative is he’s been made a non runner twice on good ground. Bravemansgame/ Class act but I think he’s had too many hard races and his best is behind him . Envoi Allen/ I think it will all happen to quick for him and will struggle to maintain his jumping. Maybe too old also? L, Homme Presse/ Very good ew play and a proper grade 1 horse for a yard firing on all cylinders. First run back after break and although his first time out record is excellent I think it’s a big ask to rock up here and win. Was well beaten in this race two years ago when unseating. Corbetts Cross/ I think he will get run off his feet here and the speed test will not suit him. Would want it softer too. The Real Whacker/ I really like this horse but I’m not sure he’s grade 1 level and will have a hard time up with the pace Juntos Ganamos/ Not a lot I know about the horse. Hard task first run in Britain. Surely not good enough . General En Chef/ Again looks like he’s far from good enough but that Newbury run was good and would be my ew play if the race was to collapse in front of him. Very exposed too. Grey Dawning for me 5 points win

Merry Christmas to you all .

Fakenham reported as G/S good in places. The going stick is 4.9 and the time of the first race suggests it’s very testing.

2.13 Fakenham Gold Clermont 15/2 money back as cash if 2nd Betfred 3.13 Fakenham Planned Paradise 6/1 both bog 5 points win each I too have had to give the booze up. Was either family or booze, no brainer.

I took advantage of the money back as cash on the skybet footy treble today. Fair to say it looks like it’s going to win with Arsenal 4.1 up.

Couple of good runs in defeat but no winners -25

Ascot 1.15 Solo 9/1 Hereford 1.38 My Silver Lining 17/2 3rd 20/1 Haydock 2.05 Famous Bridge 5/2 3rd Ascot 3.00 The Changing Man 10/3 2nd All bog 5 points win each

Some big prize money in some races tomorrow but small fields .

Lost -5

12.45 Ascot Whatsupwithyou 48.65 25/1 Bet356 Champagne Twist 48.45 7/2 Irish Hill 47.1 17/2 3rd Im going to start a profit/loss record as a few other on here are too so bit of fun eh. 2.50 EW = 5.00 on top rated paying 4 places

For safety reasons I read a few weeks back. The less fatalities the better so playing it safe by looks of it.

@yossa6133 you jammy bastards 🙂

Always hard to weigh up these Irish horses that come over for handicaps . They always seem a few Ibs too high but end up winning their fair share.

Chianti Classico suffered what is thought to be a career ending injury yesterday at Cheltenham .

Ran a brave race but easily outclassed at this level . Lovely horse though.

That’s shocking

Be interesting to see how Skyjack Hijack does stepped up in grade. He’s won his last 6/7 by over 73 lengths. He’s a joy to watch just going off from the front. He’s a slick jumper too.

Cheltenham 1.50 II Ridoto 49 10/1 Fugitif 48.65 13/2 3rd Le Patron 46.35 11/1 Stage Star 46.15 11/2 2.25 Third Time Lucki 49 7/1 Triple Trade 48.65 7/1 Liberty Hunter 45.4 9/4 won Doncaster 2.05 Does He Know 50 13/2 4th Sail Away 48.65 9/1 Forward Plan 47.7 9/2 3rd Patent 50p a line = £3.50 on top rated in each race . I’ll play 50p doubles all races = £6.00 Double £2.50 Skyjack Hijack 3.00 Cheltenham 15/8 Altobelli 3.15 Doncaster 15/8

Gowel Road best run out of the top rated finishing second but blank day . I did various doubles with the races so a loss of £9.75