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Meeting called off 😭😭

445 muss 
Ey up it's Maggie 8.4 16/1 
Thornaby pearl. 8.2 
Zargun  8.2 
Son of sampers.  8.0 
I'm not liking the ground tomorrow 😕....just this race stood out ....wide open and thornaby is short fav but computer says ey up it's Maggie is way overpriced so I'll try 5 PT Ew and hope it can place at least 😉

"Talis" from the clouds 😀   to get up on line { i could not beleive it went over 100/1 on the machine }😉   Dog and Duck  curry and cat house
"good friday or Not" 😇

Picanha                                                            2 40 Hyd/              1/40th of a pt ew        12/1     - 3rd
Guns And Glory                                              1 50 May/              1/40th of a pt ew        33/1
Emiyn                   N/R
Pink Legand                                                    3 15 Hyd/               1/40th of a pt ew        16/1
Yes Indeed                                                      3 50 Hyd/               1/40th of a pt win        7/1
Ballygeary                                                       2 05 Hyd/               1/40th of a pt win       10/1
 
 
P/L    + 177.30 pts

Had 2 x 20 p win L15's on the Daily = 6 pts
3.35 Nc Abaramah Gold 1 pt ew 4p at 12/1 with Bet365 (My Nap today)
= 8 Points staked
Good luck you all
 
 

Hi all, some big prize money this afternoon on tv racing 🐎 💷.....so some selections have backed.....
Party Island (13:30) 👎 Asgards Captain (14:05) & Cephalus (14:40)  To Finish Top 4 At Lingfield @ 7/2 😨
Spartan Army (13:53) 👍 Sommelier (14:25)  👎 & Batal Dubai (15:35)  To Finish Top 4 At Newcastle @  4/1 😨
Oisin Murphy To Ride 2 Winners At Newcastle @  7/2      WON  ......Fire Demon  &  Fivethousandtoone  👍
 
New 1.18      Orne  85/40      ( Daily Nap )                       Silent Age   3/1      b365 boost      
Ling 1.30       Optician  7/1 EW       4TH                           Wrecking ball Paul   9/1 EW                                                  5 places
New 1.53      Spartan Army  5/1                                 Tyson Fury  20/1  EW                                                               4 places
Ling 2.05       Asgards Captain 5/1                             Inspiritus   7/2      WON 
New 2.25     Fire Demon  5/2      WON                            Blue Prince  13/2  EW     3RD                                                              4 places
Ling 2.40      Cephalus   10/3       WON                               Benavente   5/1         
Ling 3.15      Bascule  7/1 EW                                     Riyami  13/2  EW                                                           4 places
 
         4 WINS with O Murphy riding 2 winners.....so we taking our nice profit now 🐎 💷 
             
 

Didn’t really fancy anything all week today I find five
3-35 aberama gold 
4-10 elegant man
4-40 tali’s evolvere
3-15 Barenboim 
5-10 opec 
 

Lots of fantastic AW racing today, the wife's away for a few days so it'll just me and the dog watching it on TV
Newcastle 2.25
SOMMELIER

Bazball                                                                  2 25 New/   1/40th of a pt  ew   20/1
Cloud Sover                                                         3 00 New/    1/40th of a pt ew   12/1          - Won
Talis Evolvery                                                       4 40 New/    1/40th of a pt ew  25/1           - Won
Furzig                                                                    1 30 Lin/       1/40th of a pt ew  25/1
Lexington Knight                                                 1 30 Lin/       1/40th of a pt ew  33/1           - 3rd
Macanudo                                                            5 00 Lin/       1/40th of a pt ew  18/1
Howth                                                                   1 53 New/    1/40th of a pt ew   44/1           - 4th

It's on the forum lol ...it's gonna be run on heavy so an absolute slog ....anything could win ....I don't mind having a go if I get value prices ....good luck to anyone having a go today or Monday 

Lingfield 1.30 The first of eleven races covered by ITV cameras today on All-Weather Finals day is this sixteen runner BetUK All-Weather Vase Apprentice Handicap, a class 4 event run over 1M 4F. Many have chances but its the Brandon Wilkie ridden Siempre Arturo that catches my eye. Trained by one of my favourite training duos in Daniel & Claire Kubler, this lightly raced four year old has only had had four racecourse starts, winning two of them including last time out at Wolverhampton when defeating Sense Of Worth by a length. The 3rd and 4th from that race have both won since to frank the form and with just a 4lb rise to contend with and the extra 2 1/2F likely to be in his favour looks the value play in this tight knit handicap.   SIEMPRE ARTURO 1 point each way @ 10/1 bet365 1/5 12345   Newcastle 1.53 Thirteen go to post for the 2M 56 yard class 2 BetUK All-Weather Championships Marathon Handicap. The Ralph J Smith trained Palace Boy looks a value play here. He started out for Smith at Wolverhampton following a 288 break in which he ran over hurdles for Fergal O’Brien when he actually ran in the 2023 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The seven year old ran out a very easy 6L winner off of what was obviously a very lenient handicap mark of just 68 and following another success at the midlands track and a good second to the re-opposing Spartan Army finds himself on a mark 18lb higher. Spartan Army looks a threat here but on 7lb better terms for a 1 1/4L defeat Palace Boy can turn the form around and run a big race under George Rooke, who’s been in the plate on all three starts so far for Smith.   PALACE BOY 1 point each way @ 11/2 bet365 1/5 1234   Lingfield 2.05 A maximum field of fourteen go to post for this class 3 BetUK All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap run over 1M 2F. Another open looking handicap although Karl Burke’s Bystander had Inspiritus a length and a half behind over course and distance last time and although 4lb worse off won a tad cosily that day despite drifting out to his right on the run to the line. Brandon Wilkie was on board that day and is again in the saddle and could provide the promising young jockey with a Lingfield brace with his mount Siempre Arturo holding a good chance in the opener. The Daniel & Claire Kubler trained Al Rufaa is well berthed in stall 5 and may prove to be the danger in this open handicap.   BYSTANDER 1 point each way @ 7/1 BetVictor 1/5 1234   Newcastle 2.25 The class 2 6F BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap has attracted just eleven runners and like many of the races today has an open look about it. Bar a disappointing run at Lingfield on his penultimate run, Andrew Balding’s Fire Demon would be an even shorter price than he already is. A well related Juddmonte entire, he bounced back to form last time at Kempton when beating the re-opposing Media shooter by 1 1/4L and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop him from following up here for Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy. That form has already taken a boost by the runner up and sixth winning since and he should be thereabouts.   FIRE DEMON 1 point win @ 7/1 bet365   Lingfield 2.40 A maximum field of twelve race for the class 3 BetMGM All-Weather Vase Mile Handicap. Dingle ran third in this last year and off of the same handicap mark can be competitive although the one to be with surely is the Gary Moore trained, Tom Queally ridden Cephalus. He comes here chasing a four timer having won under Queally at Kempton, Wolverhampton and Southwell. He was as impressive last time as in any of those victories and although he has to shoulder a 5lb penalty actually goes up 7lb in future handicaps so is effectively 2lb well in today. A draw of ten is not ideal but he may still be ahead of the handicap and is the bet here.   CEPHALUS 1 point win @ 5/2 bet365   Newcastle 3.00 Just nine have declared for the £150,000 guaranteed BetMGM Fillies’ And Mares’ Championships Handicap, a class 2 event run over 7F and 14 yards. Top weight Nine Tenths is a consistent four year old filly trained at Newmarket by William Haggas who appears to be the one they all have to beat here. Surprisingly left on the same handicap mark for a second and win on her last two starts in listed company she drops back into handicap company with the stable’s 7lb claiming apprentice Jack Enright taking over from William Buick. Enright has ridden five winners from 97 runners in Ireland and Britain over the past three seasons and was on board when Nine Tenths won at Wolverhampton back in December so knows the horse well enough. She may just be too classy for her eight rivals today.   NINE TENTHS 2 points win @ 5/2 bet365   Lingfield 3.15 A stamina test awaits the maximum fourteen runners here in the class 3 2M BetUK All-Weather Vase Marathon Handicap. The race has a very open look about it and this is maybe a contest that can go to Ireland with the Denis Gerard Hogan trained Riyami. A Dundalk winner over 2M last month he went off a well backed 11/8 favourite at the same venue when, in a amateur riders handicap, was one of many jockeys that let the eventual winner get the best part of a furlong ahead before running on late to take second place some 15L behind. His jockey, along with eleven others was suspended for five days and that run can easily be forgotten. J M Sheridan is over to ride today and is maybe a bit of each way value.   RIYAMI 1/2 point each way @ 10/1 Coral 1/5 1234   Newcastle 3.35 Next up is the 6F BetUK All-Weather Sprint Handicap in which we have a maximum field of fourteen. Cover Up impressed me immensely last time and the step up to 6F may not hinder the Gosden runner although he has to deal with a very hefty 13lb rise in the weights and it may be worth looking elsewhere for the winner. One horse who does appear to be on a decent enough mark is Harry Charlton’s Batal Dubai. Owned by Middleham Park Racing he’s been placed in three decent class 2 6F handicaps this year and appeared not to really handle the track when third, coming wide around the bend, to the re-appearing Chipstead last time at Lingfield. 2lb better off now and with the long straight of Newcastle much more to his liking he can run a big race under Clifford Lee for a trainer who’s been amongst the winners recently.   BATAL DUBAI 1 point each way @ 5/1 1/5 1234   Lingfield 3.50 A maximum field of twelve declared for this class 3 6F BetUK All-weather Vase Sprint Handicap. This is a very open contest in which any of the participants could win. 5lb apprentice Brandon Wilkie could be in for a golden day and rides Hugo Palmer’s, Middleham Park Racing owned five year old How Impressive who has as good a chance as any. Nicely berthed in stall 5 he’s won three of his last four starts rising 13lb in the process and may appreciate dropping back to 6F having raced last time over 7F at Southwell.   HOW IMPRESSIVE 1/2 point each way @ 11/2 bet365 1/5 1234   Newcastle 4.10 Another maximum field go to post for this 1M 2F 42 yard BetUK All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap, a class 2 race that has a purse of £200,000 plus. Irish raider and top weight Elegant Man is interesting with some future group entries and he may be the one to be with here despite carrying a big weight. It’s quite possible that he is the proverbial group horse in a handicap. Mick Appleby’s prolific winner Penzance and Simon & Ed Crisford’s four timer seeking Oh So Grand both have decent claims with slight preference for the latter who has the assistance once again of Jack Mitchell, who’s been on top for his last three wins. He’s risen 18lb for those success’s which has included a victory here as well as a brace at Lingfield. Four from five on the all-weather he can give the selection Elegant Man the most to do.   ELEGANT MAN 1 point each way @ 7/1 Coral 1/5 1234   Newcastle 4.40 The final race on the card is the 1M 5 yard BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap, a class 2 event in which we have another maximum field of fourteen. Charlie Johnstone’s progressive Middleham Park owned top weight Dear My Friend has been a revelation this all-weather season and can complete a four timer here following success’s over course and distance and a brace of wins, including in listed company at Lingfield. He’s risen 16lb in the handicap for those wins and with Joe Fanning back in the saddle looks sure to be thereabouts.   DEAR MY FRIEND 1 point win @ 10/3 bet365    

335 newc 
Aberama gold 9.0. 12/1 
Fivethousandtione. 8.8 10/1 
Albasheer.  8.8 
Cover up. 8.5 
Hard race to rate ....cover up has a huge weight rise ....albasheer is on a career high 110 .....so the top two then start to look good value Ew so I'll play those 5pt Ew top 2 

225 newc 
Sommelier. 9.0. 3.95 
Blue prince 8.7 7.0 
10pt win top rated ...5pt win blue 
 

5.00 ling 
Pandora's gift. 8.5 5/2 
Ballon dor. 8.3 12/1 
Tiorvar   8.0 
World of Darcy. 7.8 
10pt win Pandora's ...2pt Ew ballon
 

425 ling 
Incrimination. 8.4 10/1 
Epsom faithful. 8.3 10/1 
Open race but these two look value bets ....2pt Ew both 

240 ling
Baldermero 8.8 16/1 
Cephalus  8.6 5/2 
Darwell lion. 8.6 12/1 
Borgi.   8.4 8/1 
Cephalus sets the standard here and is the one they all have to beat but at 5/2 and up 5lb and wide draw there's absolutely no value in that so I'll go 2pt Ew baldermero and darwell lion as I'm much happier with those two as value bets 

Rated 
Frontal assault  9.0 33/1 
Minella cocooner 8.8 25/1 
Mac's charm .8.3. 25/1 
Was looking for some value and ratings didn't disappoint .....I'm liking frontal assault as his fourth in the portestown reads well now dropped 4lbs ....5 PT Ew all three ....any thoughts on race ??

15:55 Wetherby Good Luck Charm 0.5pts E/W @17/2 (4 places readily) 
 

Abingworth 2:30 Wincanton 4/1. Backed last time when runner up at Hereford, bit of an excuse for not winning as was boxed in at crucial point (may not have won anyway but didn't help), the time before he should have won at Ludlow but made mistakes. Better ground should help here and looks a decent horse to me and I'll give another chance with Noonan replacing the claimer.
1pt win 4/1
 
Battled well to win despite a couple of errors. Wish I'd waited for BOG as the SP was a bit bonkers at 13/2 🤯
 
P/L: -0.4pts.

After Many Days, dont know how I managed to miss that!
 

Missing the pick 340

Here are some previews I've written up for races at Hereford and a couple at Wincanton. 
Hereford 
 
14:40 
 
These National Hunt Maidens are always tough to call and can occasionally throw up abit of a shock. An interesting booking is Charlie Deutsch on My Monty however they would have to find a lot more than they have been to have a chance here. After a break The Sad Shepherd could have something to say if they are ready to roll and have improved any on a decent 2nd last time out only losing out to an odds on irish raider. Wee Tony improved massively on their penultimate start last time and if they continue that trend they could be somewhere near towards the finish for the flying Ben Pauling yard. The top 2 in the market are fairly strong and expect them both to be in the frame with slight preference for El Granjero who was unlucky last time and can remove their maiden tag here.
 
15:10 
 
A Fairly open handicap here over the chase fences with a few who have good chances. Berliet Express wasn’t seen to best effect last time out and has since had a wind op. However neither of their last 2 starts have been disastrous and with Toby Wynne claiming 3 here again if the wind op has helped they have got a good chance at what i think is quite a big price. The very inconsistent Guillaume has claims if on best form however for the percentage play i would be staying clear of them. Famoso is an interesting contender who may have got stuck in the mud last time at Ludlow and the return to this track is likely to suit as they have got a good record here and can give a good account here. The current 2 at the top of the market have got their claims as well with Flash Gorcombe being very consistent as of late however im not sure the shorter trip will do them any favours. Recent winner Ferrybridge can have a say after winning a fairly weak race last time out if turned out well after only a few days!
 
15:40
 
A very poor mares handicap hurdle can send us to the top 3 in the market. A couple of outsiders to note are Fenney Brook and Inchiquin Spirit although they would have to markedly improve on their last runs to be in with a shout here. Damask has been consistent as of late at this track and shouldn’t mind the conditions here. However it appears to me that their mark is slightly on the high side here so  can be left alone for win purposes today. After Many Days has been slowly improving coinciding with their mark falling and if continuing this trend here they have every chance of getting their head in front with the same 3lb claimer in the saddle. Only Fools blew the field away last time out and under a penalty have got obvious claims. However i think After Many Days are on better terms with them than their last meeting and with an E/W price being available are the safe bet here!
 
16:45 
 
The final race ill be reviewing at Hereford is an interesting one with a few who you can make cases for. Family pot looked to take a step in the right direction on their penultimate start however were very disappointing last time out so can be looked past here. Amalfi Skyline ran well to shed their maiden tag however were subsequently disappointing last time out and will need a bounce back if they are going to have a say here. Cokytho’s mark has been slowly falling and their performances are showing that their is some talent their if they can continue to improve but may still be slightly to high in the weights here. Jack Doyen would have finished somewhere near if they had stayed upright and if the fall hasnt taken anything out of them then they have got a decent chance here. Walk In The Wild ran well last time out in when back in class last time and if they continue that progress from a very reasonable mark then they have got every chance of going close! Finally the market leader Grizzly James ran well last time out with good 5lb claimer Ned Fox on board and with Deustch back in the saddle they have also got a good chance however may need to find more back down in trip. I would personally be siding with Walk In The Wind as we can take them E/W and have a cracking chance here.
 
Wincanton 
 
14:30
 
A very interesting handicap that I personally wont be having a punt in but there are some interesting contenders right through the market. Begin The Luck is an interesting contender who had won 4 of their last 5 starts before being off since June. Since then they have changed yards and it would take an excellent training performance to get them to complete their belated hat trick here however it is not off the cards. Plenty Of Time is currently at an E/W price and their form reads rather well with the drop back in class being a positive. They are only 2lbs higher than when winning comfortably on boxing day and have claims here as well. Sherborne would have been closer last time out if they hadn’t slipped on landing at the last and were lucky that day to be able to continue so have got claims here if in the same form. Hatos is an interesting runner however their stamina is a big question here so can be looked beyond and current market leader Moytier smashed the field last time out however a 9lb rise might be slightly harsh and would do well to overcome it here.
 
15:00 

A very interesting Mares class 3 handicap looks to be wide open. I think Chloe's Court has a cracking chance at a double figure price after running fairly well last time and maybe just getting stuck in the mud and being narrowly denied on their start before that after being miles clear of the rest. After a break Sabrina drops in class and if ready to roll they have got a good chance of going fairly close with good 5lb claimer Freddie Gingell on board. Gaye Legacy were last seen finishing 5th in a listed race and are an obvious player here back in handicaps and the current favourite for the Skelton yard being an obvious threat after falling at the last when every chance last time!

15:00 Wincanton Chloe's Court E/W 0.5pts @12/1 (3 places)
15:40 Hereford E/W 0.5pts @11/2 (3 places)
20:00 Kempton Win 2pts 11/8 Abraaj 

Won. BSP 6.11.
64 from 242, LSP 59.45.

Some sad news over the weekend that popular sprinter Highfield Princess had to be put down after an accident in her stable
Believed by some to be the most improved horse ever ...... she started off in class 6 handicaps and worked her way through the ranks to win four group one races including an Abbeye and a Nunthorpe
Reminiscent of another great sprint mare that older readers will remember .... Lochsong, who trod a similar path
Here's Highfield Princess winning the Nunthorpe in 2022 .......