BillyHills Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 725 Doncaster Justanotherbottle NAP 15/8 Bet365/Skybet Very consistent sort who won at Nottingham on his first run of the season when unfancied. Two starts back he ran well on this sort of ground at Windsor and backed that up with a cracking effort at York last time when 3rd of 18. This looks well within his capabilities in his current mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Good luck today 8.40 Lingfield-Vale Of Flight Each Way @ 6-1 Paddy Power Silvestre de Sousa to end his long day on a high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate53 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Big steamer today in the 19.10 Lingfield. Corazon Espinado was 33/1 at 9am, now best price 14/1, generally lower. Who knows what?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertob Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2.20 Chester: Class 3 Handicap, 5 furlongs Blithe Spirit hasn't shown anything of note this season however she has to be respected on return to her beloved Chester with softish conditions sure to suit. She has been given a big chance by the handicapper and has the advantage of a good draw. Selection:10pts win - Blithe Spirit @ 16/1 Ladbrokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertob Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 4.15 York: Maiden Stakes, 1 Mile White Rosa is the one to beat. She boosts a lovely pedigree, went close on debut and should improve a good deal with that experience under her belt. The form of that race doesn't look too shabby given the 4th went on to win a maiden subsequently. Selection: 10pts win - White Rosa @ 5/2 Bet365 ...... 8.10 Lingfield: Class 5 Handicap, 7 Furlongs Express Lady looks leniently treated on handicap debut. She won a fair maiden over course and distance on debut tanking along for most parts of the race not dropping to bit to get in practically on the bridle whereas the runner-up a 82 rated individual who franked the form subsequently, was labouring without having a chance. That was against boys. Today same CD against fillies, top weight Bassmah looks a decent threat but Express Lady should be too good of an opening mark off 73. Selection: 10pts win - Express Lady @ 13/8 Bet365 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertob Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 5.20 Curragh: Irish Derby, 1m 4f A wide open renewal with no clear cut favourite as it’s been the case in the years before. The Epsom Derby winner Wings Of Eagles is here, though, and commands plenty of respect. He is a legit winner of the big race in my mind. However his racing style is risky. He needs to have everything fall right for him. That was the case at Epsom thanks to a red hot pace and him finding gaps when he really needed them. The Curragh is usually a fair track, however can – even more so when there is a bit cut in the ground – favour those up with the pace. In my opinion at least. Wings Of Eagles could still be too good but he will need all the luck in the world, I feel. You got to respect when Andre Fabre sends one over. Waldgeist was a close runner-up in the French Derby and the longer trip today isn’t an issue. He is clearly the one all have to beat as tactically I feel he holds all the aces. Cracksman was good in the Derby and should have still a bit more to offer given his general inexperience. The pace scenario suits him, so does the track. I’m not a fan of Capri. A big, grey horse. Can still do better no doubt and may have not been seen to best effect at Epsom. However his overall record suggests he is not quite up to it. One big price laughs at me: Douglas McArthur in the famous colours of South African owner Markus Jooste. This horse keeps defying expectations. He was fourth and less than two lengths beaten in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud as a 2yo behind Waldgeist, was runner-up on his seasonal reappearance in the Ballysax and won the Leopardstown Derby Trial as an unfancied chance. He was then used as a pace maker in the Epsom Derby, where he outran his price tag once again, lasting for a very long time and finishing a gallant 7th. He will be up there again today, but may race a bit more on his own merit. Taj Mahal may well be the Nr. pace setter. Sitting behind in second should suit Douglas McArthur. There are still some doubts about his stamina, nonetheless being with the speed will be an advantage in my mind and if he stays then he could be very hard to pass as he has already shown. Selection: 10pts win – Douglas McArthur @ 15/1 Matchbook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHills Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Cracking start to the month for the ratings: Northumberland Plate / Irish Derby Double Sir Puntalot and arsenalfh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 that's fantastic BH ! I think maybe the Irish Derby gives a clue that this year's 3yo colts are not that great .......... seems to be a fair few that are much of a muchness BillyHills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHills Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Trotter said: that's fantastic BH ! I think maybe the Irish Derby gives a clue that this year's 3yo colts are not that great .......... seems to be a fair few that are much of a muchness Agree, going into the Derby I reckon we all thought it was substandard and it has certainly looked that way so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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