Bets 17/11/2012

I think I'm slowly hitting things off again with the track. It's been a torrid month. Dynaste and Dodging Bullets came good yesterday and although I didn't pick Uncle Junior or B King yesterday I thought they'd be in the top three. Really should have listened to everyone and avoided Kid Cassidy, but at the same time you have to go with your own instinct.

Tom Pricewise Segal has picked out a few today:

Cheltenham 1.55 - Harry The Viking 7/1
Lingfield 2.50 - Hezmah 7/1
Cheltenham 3.05 - Lovcen 13/2, Abnaki
Cheltenham 2.35 - Micheal Flips 25/1 (Antepost)

My thoughts before 10am....

8.30am update. Only want to play with Cheltenham today...

Cheltenham 12.45  – Far West 7/4. Nicholls dominates this race and the form of Far West has been franked. Difficult to judge how good Vasco Du Ronceray actually is

Cheltenham 1.20 – I was very impressed with Sire Collonges 7/4 last time out. Don’t think Sea of Thunder will reverse despite the 3lb difference and McCoy. Will be close. The Pipe horse is well regarded mind and arguably the best hurdler? Sticking with Nicholls on this one.

Cheltenham 1.55 – The Galaxy Rock form line is solid now, but this is competitive. On paper Segal’s choice can’t beat TeaforThree. Mon Mome 40/1 always gets be interested but tough ask. Ashkazar on paper looks solid with that form against Bradley, but I’m sticking with Galaxy Rock 7/1. I was livid when he hit 2^nd last in previous race as he didn’t come off the bridle for a long time and was going very well. He won this last year very easily as well

Cheltenham 2.35 – I’ve backed Micheal Flips AP (as advised by Segal). I’ve back Walkon 11/1 Antepost too. Hunt Ball’s trainer’s comments brings a new meaning to being bullish. I’ve never seen comments like it and if you look at what he achieved against Burton Port 15/2 might be a steal. However, Grands Crus 5/2 is the one I want to be on today. Love him and yes was a let down last year but is well handicapped. I might take Hunt Ball w/o Grands Crus 9/2

Cheltenham 3.05 – Lovcen. Segal’s choice, but is mine too. Last year’s performances in Albert Barlett and John Smiths is better than anything here and can win this at top weight. Hopefully class will prevail! 

Total Staked £450.00, Total Returned £177.00

£15.00 e/w Hunt Ball 9/2 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Abnaki 12/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Hezmah 13/2 - PLACED £34.50

£30.00 Far West 15/8 - WIN £86.25

£30.00 Sire Collonges 2/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Carruthers 25/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Mon Mome 40/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Lovcen 13/2 - LOSE £0.00

£30.00 Grands Crus 5/2 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Harry The Viking 6/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Galaxy Rock 7/1 - LOSE £0.00

£45.00 e/w Doubles, Trebles, Accumulators N/A - LOSE £0.00 Antepost Bets: £15.00 e/w Walkon 11/1 - PLACED £56.25