Kempton 3/12/08

[Spooner]

6:20 I'll go through these in racecard order. Ocean Pride - First run for new stable, Went hurdling for two runs but now goes back to the flat. Performed ok on the all-weather at the beginning of the year, Would have a chance if reproducing some form he showed early on in career, Draw right out in Stall 14, Not to be ruled out though. 25/1 Kassuta - Also been hurdling in her last couple of runs and comes back to the all-weather today where she has no wins under the belt, Form at Kempton is poor, Has won at this distance at Yarmouth and that is the only career win in 22 runs, Can't see her winning today. 25/1 Pop Music - Quite a consistent horse on the all-weather, This will only be his 3rd run at Kempton and performances at this track so far haven't been great, Not done great over this 8f trip either, Out of sorts of late, Wouldn't like to be betting this at the price. 6/1 King of The Beers - Favourite for the race, Ran a good second over c&d last time out, Looks well handicapped, If running to the same standard as his last race would take all the beating, Is the selection. 4/1 Double Valentine - Hasen't troublded the judge since Febuary, Has got some decent form under the belt though at Kempton and it wouldn't be a surprise to see this one return to a bit of form tonight, Has to overcome the draw in stall 1. 12/1 Running Buck - One run on the all-weather at Wolverhampton where he finished 11th of 12 runner, Only 5 career runs to date, Been off the track for over a year and would need alot of improvement to see him go close here. 16/1 Buck Cannon - Outsider in the race and on known form that looks about right, All 3 runs have been been nothing special, One run at Kempton where he finished 8th of 10 runners, Is stepping down in class but I wouldn' give this horse much of a chance tonight. Too Grand - Ran a good race 3 runs ago over c&d when finishing 2nd to Talk Of Saafend under David Probert, Didn't improve on that run next time out and also ran poorly last time out at Lingfield over this distance. This is her favourite track however and could be a bit of e/w value. 9/1 Wooden King - Last three runs have been quite poor at this track, 2 of those over this distance. No win in 18 runs for this horse and not even one placed effort in those runs and its hard to see improvment coming tonight. 12/1 Alabama Spirit - One effort over this trip back in January of this year when finishing 7th of 8 runners, Been out of sorts for a while, 3rd run for new stable, Does have some average form around Kempton and that is about the only thing going for her, Could run a good race soon though. 20/1 Balerno - Oldest horse in the race by a long way, Has won over course and distance on separate occasions, Not in the greatest of form, I don't think this horse will be winning but it is priced up at around 7/1 so maybe they know something I don't. 7/1 Beck - Very consistent all-weather horse but like alot of these is out of form, Gets the distance fine and if running to the form he showed in the winter of last year he would go close, Big doubts though. 10/1 Frosty's Gift - Last two runs have came at this track, Ran well over c&d two runs ago when finishing 3rd of 12 runners, Disappointed in last run and would have to find some to win this, Not qithout place claims though. 14/1 Bye Baby Bunting - Has some ok form at Kempton, Back in January she ran in a decent little race here which featured horses who have gone onto win a few in there next runs, One of them being Laddies Poker Two who has gone onto much better things, Admittedly she was beating along way though. Wouldn't rule her out but would have to improve on last two runs. 10pts win King of The Beers @ 4/1 Totesport 2pts e/w Ocean Pride @ 25/1 Bet365

[StuSimmy]

Re: Kempton 3/12/08 19:50 - Aladdin's Lamp E/W Big follower of Mark Johnston as already stated on here many times before, its the only horse trained by him out tonight which shows he must think it has a great chance. Has won here before over 7f as well. It is its only win to date though but I think it can win here again tonight but going to go for it e/w since its a decent price. 1 pt E/W @ 11/1 on Coral