Ascot - 11/4/08

[WoodyTHFC]

2.20 Busker Royal 12 betf 7.5 pts 4 to place 7.5 pts Probably in danger of putting too much emphasise on one run but the second to Elusive Dream here reads so well after that one won at Ain, he was beaten a fair way that say but still did well to be second on what was his hurdle debut having shown repectable form in bumpers, the then 140 rated Zilcash was behind this one on that Asc run and there is nothing near that quality in this field I would suggest. Disappointed a bit after that under quiet ride but Murphy eyecatching booking again and should have strong place chance at least. 3.30 Doubly Guest 6/1 spo 7.5 pts e.wPromising horse from Henderson who is in decent form at the moment when he normally tails off, beat Pierrot Lunaire first up over hurdles and even though the runner up has improved since then brilliantly into CH contender for 2009 that run still is very good, form of that run was reversed at Kem when this set up the pace for Binocular and the PN horse, in between was a fourth behind Whiteoak but won lto. Been mixing it with some very good horses and on pieces of her form she has to be very much respected off 121 and with claimer on. Zanir 10/1 var bog 7.5 pts e.w Has had a few more runs and a bit more exposed but amongst the runs some good pieces of form for example the third just ahead of the other one but behind Binocular and Pierrot Lunaire, to get just over 10 lengths behind those two is a really good run, things didnt go its way at Chelt. when it never could quite get into the race, AP on board for inform trainer.

[BillyHills]

Re: Ascot - 11/4/08 330 Ascot: Mud Monkey EW Very competative race but this one has a good chance of making the frame, let down by bad jumps just at the wrong time in a couple of decent races, his 5th behind Binocular reads well, he has a big weight pull with one of his opponents he finished behind that day which is half the price. Trainer had a winner yesterday to give some encouragement so at 14/1 looks great vlue.