Newbury Friday

[Cosmetic Bob]

Sport	Horse Racing
Event	1.30 Newbury
Selection	Top Brass (Each-Way)
Strength	5/10
Date	03/03/2006
Bookmaker/Price	Skybet @ 6.00 (Back)
Reasoning	He disappointed on his first two starts as a hurdler, but that was becuase he had neck & shoulder problems. That was treated however, and he improved upon that, to win last time out by three and half lengths in a Class 3 Novice hurdle. Today is drop in class, to a conditional handicap and he could be leniently treated as he is open to more improvement.

Sport	Horse Racing
Event	3.40 Newbury
Selection	He's The Gaffler (Each-Way)
Strength	5/10
Date	03/03/2006
Bookmaker/Price	Stan James @ 7.50 (Back)
Reasoning	In great form having switched to fences. Disappointed on his chasing debut, but that was likely due to lack of experience. But has won last two races - Class 4 Novice Handicaps by 17 lengths & 9 lengths winning both with plenty to spare which means he is probably a step ahead of the handicapper and todays extra distance should see him to even better effect. Although todays race is a step up in Class to Class 3 he is nicely weighted at 10-9 and should go well.

Sport	Horse Racing
Event	4.15 Newbury
Selection	Predator (Each-Way)
Strength	5/10
Date	03/03/2006
Bookmaker/Price	Ladbrokes @ 8.00 (Back)
Reasoning	Has been backed this morning and this horse looks another likely well handicapped improver from the O'Neill yard. He was 2nd last time on his handicap debut in the same grade as today (Class 3) in a 2m handicap and shaped with promise as he ran as if he would need further. Today, he gets in off 10-7 in a 2m5f handicap, McCoy is on board and the two favourites in the betting both have top weights and they could struggle with this rival who has a low weight. I expect him to run well.
Sport Horse Racing Event 4.45 Newbury Selection Eskimo Jack (Each-Way) Strength 5/10 Date 03/03/2006 Bookmaker/Price >Bet365 @ 5.50 (Back) Reasoning Makes his debut in hunter chases today. Had some useful form in handicap chase company in Ireland towards the backend of last year, 7 of 18 in a 20k handicap and on his latest start was 2nd in a good 9k handicap, and if you look back to 03, he was 7th in the Irish Grand National. Today represents a big drop in grade to this Class 6 hunter chase, best in on Racing Post Ratings and has a solid chance.

[Carl]

Re: Newbury Friday cheers bob Ill print this out and take it to the pub with me;)

[Dave E]

Re: Newbury Friday Nice to finaly see some Racing other than that on the AW , good luck today with your selections :ok