Striker

Good luck today 7.20 Chelmsford-Pitcher's Point Each Way @ 15-2 Bet Victor Mentioned this horse on the "General Chat" as one to follow when going on the turf. This is a super competitive race but first time cheekpieces are of interest

This week will hope Yu Liu can continue her momentum from last week Each Way [6 places] @ 125-1 Paddy Power

The man has done more harm with that image than any single incident in my racing history

April

Also very dark times for Irish racing

100% Elliott will not be there...his horses will though

BHA have Banned his runners in Britain till outcome known of investigation

Yu played much better to finish in the top 16 despite a poor opening round, but Boutier was very disappointing and missed the cut

I was taken by the win today of Wetlands Looks a lovely staying prospect despite still not the finished article and is in good hands. Would imagine he will not be risked again this season with the spring ground coming, but definitely a horse to put in your tracker

2nd! Only beaten a neck, but again the race was lost with a sluggish break from the stalls and then in first half of the race never really in a good position and also running green. Did come to challenge the more experienced winner stylishly ,but run petered out close home when for me the energy levels used after the slow start emptied But first two came clear, and I would be surprised if the Godolphin horse confirmed this form if they met again

Lovely ride by Benoit to get his 3rd win on Hint Of Stars tonight Like that he is not whip happy, its all about rhythm and balance. Though obviously he will make mistakes, take a look at his ride at Newcastle last Saturday on the odds on Pitcher's Point As you do not go for home on that track so far from home, and he was on the wrong side. But he is learning his craft and be interested next time he rides that horse as totally unexposed on the turf

Will be the market leader to win his maiden tomorrow over the same CD [12.25] Bet 365 have opened up at 7-4

Finished almost last! But Yu Liu has her first start of the year this week, and would not like to see her go unbacked at 200-1 with Unibet At 80-1 Celine Boutier would also not be without a chance as played Ok in the season opener,and finished 4th on this weeks course last year

Thyme is also 2 years younger than Paisley which I think is an advantage

Stayers Hurdle-Thyme Hill Should be unbeaten this season, my banker of the week Currently 4-1 with Bet 365 or 7-2 NRNB

Mentioned earlier that the Brandt team have lost one of their best horses to David Menuisier, but they do have a promising filly .. Norrey She ran a nice debut 2nd earlier this month at Chantilly

Talking of Graffard, this yet to race 3 year old colt of his has ability am reliably informed Western Soldier

French addition Le Nomade I think his Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is hugely talented and this colt ran a lovely debut at Chantilly a couple of weeks ago, falling out of the stalls before running on to finish a close up 3rd

As usual I like to put up a dark one trained by the Irish legend Dermot Weld Mitigated Risk Yet to run or have any entries but this 3 year old son of Galileo is expected to be a half decent stayer

Adding this Irish colt Sir Lamorak Though not winning ran with credit behind Ballydoyle stablemates in two top track maidens, will find his feet when going up in trip

Dark horse addition.. Navegaon Gate This Ed Walker colt was 4th on debut in a ordinary back end maiden, but thought he got a lovely introduction to the sport by Tom Marquand who is so good on first time juveniles and this horse will repay that kindness

Adding...Snow Lantern Cracking debut 2nd in a red hot Ascot juvenile last summer ,and I think this Richard Hannon filly could be top class

also adding...Lady Rockstar Her Newcastle debut 4th in a decent novice cried out for a middle distance trip, in very good hands of William/Maureen Haggas

Adding...Ridgeway Avenue Ran two nice races without winning as a juvenile for talented trainer James Ferguson, should make a nice middle distance type

adding...Xaario Trained in France as a juvenile by Pia & Joakim Brandt who thought the colt was special but he only won one of his 3 races But the owner has now sent him to a trainer of whom I greatly admire David Menuisier, and I would be more than hopeful he will find the key to this grey