Xtc12 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 1st @ 6\5 and 3rd yesterday Bertie Blake 15.03 Sedgefield 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) Offered little on chase bow back in November but been in top form over hurdles here since, successful both starts in 2020. This trip fine and well worth another go over fences. Some Man 14.55 Thurles 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) First run since leaving Paul Nicholls when 6/4, career best when winning 14-runner hunter chase at Clonmel (20.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 42 days ago, easily. Strong claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Two 4th's today Louis Vac Pouch 15.10 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Henry Oliver who recorded respectable third in 2m Carlisle chase 102 days ago. Leading form claims here for his new yard. Sheisdiesel 17.30 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog) 6-time course winner. Four wins from 10 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (12f, 5/1) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Has to be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 2nd and 4th yesterday Bothwell Bridge 16.45 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog) Bumped into a really promising sort of Dan Skelton's when runner-up despite inexperience at Huntingdon on debut and, with improvement on the cards, he's well worth a chance to go one better. Alpha Des Obeaux 16.02 fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Very smart chaser. 12/1, creditable third of 18 in handicap chase at Aintree (25.8f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Shortlist material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 2nd and 3rd today Birds of Prey 16.00 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog) Useful Flat performer who got act together over hurdles last term, winning maiden/novice events at Taunton. Left Kempton return in his wake when third at aforementioned venue latest and big player now Andy Dufresne 15.10 Naas 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog) Turned over when odds on at Navan in December, but that form has been boosted since and he resumed winning ways when dropped in trip in a Punchestown Grade 2 (16.3f, heavy) next time. Major player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 1st @ Evs and 3rd today Equidae 16.45 Southwell 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog) 5/2, back to winning ways in 8-runner handicap here (7f) last Thursday. Did that pretty readily so a 5 lb penalty may not prevent the follow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Update : Just happy to still be in profit in both Ire and GB coming up to the end of Year 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 5th Bythebay 16.30 Lingfield 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog) Promising individual. Second of 11 in maiden over C&D on debut 31 days ago. Leading claims with improvement on the cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 2nd yesterday First Account 14.40 Musselburgh 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog) Confirmed the promise of his chasing debut when winning 6-runner handicap here (20.3f, heavy) last week, driven clear. Likely to progress further, and returns to hurdling from same mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 1st @ 6\5 today Demopolis 17.00 Ludlow 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog) Off the mark for Philip Hobbs when taking 10-runner handicap chase at this course (16f, heavy) last week, plenty in hand. Can race off same mark, returned to hurdling, and holds obvious claims. Tokyo Getaway 16.50 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Off the mark in 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last month (7/2), needing almost all of the longest trip she has faced so far. Likely to improve and switches back over fences with leading claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 First in a while - double @ 11\10 and 7\2 Miss Heritage 15.40 Doncaster 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog) Fast improving hurdler who gained her latest success in 2m Huntingdon handicap 8 days ago by a very wide margin. Goes really well in the mud so she has leading claims turned out under a 7 lb penalty. No Needs Never 20.00 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog) Useful colt. C&D winner. Respectable second of 8 in minor event (4/5) at this course (8f) 49 days ago, carrying head high but keeping on. Should be much sharper for the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Two thirds yesterday The Eagles Nest 20.00 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog) 3/1, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 24 days ago. Has clearly taken well to this surface and obvious claims in hat-trick bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 2nd today Fortunate Fred 17.30 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog) Related to a bumper winner and made a positive start when third behind Third Time Lucki over C&D in January. Bound to improve from that, so should take the beating. Barrington Court 14.00 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) Fair hurdler. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 4/1, career best when winning 22-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, heavy) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Yard having good spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 3rd and PU yesterday The Crazed Moon 14.35 Wetherby 1 Pt WIn @ Evs (bog) Completed a hat-trick over hurdles for Henry Oliver and, following a quiet spell for Claire Dyson, was back to form when second at Market Rasen on debut for new yard. Headgear on. Strong claims. Barnaviddaun 13.45 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog) Promising sort. 4/1, good ¾-length second of 13 to Funky Dady in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 9 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 5th and 2nd yesterday Demopolis 16.30 Exeter 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Different proposition since tongue tied, winning handicap chase/hurdle at Ludlow in recent weeks. Has to race off 5 lb higher here but still the one to beat as he goes in search of hat-trick. Conright Boy 16.10 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog) Fourteen runs since last win in 2017. Soon back to form when second of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 17 days ago, clear of rest. On a lenient mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 4th and 2nd today Songo 17.45 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) Won 2-3 in Germany before impressing on debut for new yard when hooded and landing 11f handicap here 7 days ago, well on top at finish. Holds leading claims turned out under 5 lb penalty. Lorvan Pearl 15.35 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog) Point winner. Second in bumper for Jessica Harrington in May 2018. Below that level when third at Gowran on belated return but could be sharper for the run. Makes hurdle debut in winnable race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 3rd and 2nd yesterday Light Lily 14.00 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 4\7 (bog) 5/4, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Will take some stopping. Eklat De Rive 16.25 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog) Once-raced maiden. 4/1, second of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy) on NH debut 15 days ago. Open to improvement, so boasts leading claims in a slightly weaker race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 2nd and 1st @ 11\8 yesterday Pres 15.55 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog) Made all and jumped well when making a successful chasing debut at Lingfield (23.5f) in November and has run well on 3 of his 4 starts since, including when ridden positively at Newbury last week. Billyfairplay 20.45 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog) 7/2, didn't need to improve to win 14-runner claimer at this C&D 7 days ago, suited by strong pace. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Feane. Big shout back in handicap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 1st @ 9/4 and 2nd yesterday Saint De Vassy 16.05 Hereford 1 pt win @ 11/8 (bog) The Long Mile 16.00 Gowran Park 1 pt win @ 9/4 (bog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 PU and 1st @ 9\4 Londonia 17.30 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap (20/1) at this C&D 8 days ago, keeping on well. Only 5 lb higher now and he can be expected to go well again. Gallant John Joe 14.40 Naas 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog) Useful chaser. 25/1, good 7¾ lengths third of 6 to Notebook in Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Standard bearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 two 3rd's today Inevitable Outcome 15.40 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog) Promising sort. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (8/1) 21 days ago, staying on well. Expected to be bang there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 3rd today Meteorite 15.55 Sedgefield 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog) Best effort yet under a change of tactics on first run following a breathing operation when runner-up in a big-field handicap at Doncaster in January. 1 lb rise more than fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 8:25 PM, Xtc12 said: Meteorite 15.55 Sedgefield 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog) 1st @ 15\8 - chased leaders, led after 3 out, joined after last, stayed on gamely to assert final 100 yards Faivoir 17.40 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) Won his sole start in an Irish point and has made a promising start under Rules, second over C&D before going one better at Bangor despite once again taking a strong hold. Useful prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 10:23 PM, Xtc12 said: Faivoir 17.40 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) 1st @ 7\4 - confidently ridden and waited with in rear, smooth headway tracking leaders 5f out, went between horses on bit over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, easily Dino Boy 15.55 hexham 1 Pt WIn @ 7\4 (bog) Successful debut in 3m Wetherby novice handicap chase in the mud in December and fair runs twice since. Looks tailor-made for a test such as this and likely to improve. Leading claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 NR today Last for Year 3 Homer 16.35 Fakenham 1 Pt WIn @ 5\2 (bog) Useful Flat performer for Andre Fabre and made a successful handicap debut sporting cheekpieces at Kempton last month. 5 lb rise fair and he should have more to offer if jumping improves. Punita Arora 19.15 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog) Lightly-raced winner. 10/1, creditable length third of 6 to Fort Myers in listed race at this course (7f). Off 161 days. Sets a solid standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Bad end to the year 6th and 5th Start of Year 4 Overcourt 16.55 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog) Progressive novice who landed the odds with bit in hand on handicap bow at Musselburgh last month. Raised 5 lb but he's type to do better again so remains of interest. Spare Brakes 16.40 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase (5/1) at this C&D (heavy) 11 days ago by 2 lengths from Conright Boy, cosily. Should take all the beating once more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Year 3 36.5 % SR for GB is the lowest in the three years which puts GB at a loss for the first time, but not by much. Had 72 selections come 2nd. Ireland showed a loss for the second year in a row but still show a profit, just about, as you will see the overall table. Ireland had 54 2nd's. Two or three more winners would have brought both into profit. Overall ; Well after 1704 bets still showing a profit of 17.2, ROI of 1.01% And just in case anybody has an interest in the doubles Doubles Lets hope for more profit in 2020-21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 1st @ 9\4 and 2nd Le Chanteuse 14.00 Carlisle 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog) Bumper winner who played up beforehand and didn't match that form when fourth on hurdles debut at Navan 12 days ago. Should build on that. Larquebuse 14.10 Limerick 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog) Promising type. 3 wins from 5 runs this season. Career best when winning 8-runner novice hurdle (2/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 14 days ago, easily. Yard in good form. Has good chance on form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 2nd and 6th today Jury's Out 16.20 Hereford 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Soft-ground handicap hurdle winner last spring. Appeals as the sort to do even better over fences and he was in second when stumbling and unseating 3 out on reappearance here in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 3rd today Putdecashonthedash 16.35 Taunton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog) None the worse for a fall and off the mark in cheekpieces in 25.1f Wincanton handicap chase a fortnight ago, travelling and jumping well. Up 10 lb but has some solid form and set to figure again. Kitten Rock 16.25 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog) Seven wins from 18 NH runs. Second of 10 in handicap chase (7/1) at Thurles (16.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 2nd and 4th today I'LL BE BACK ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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