Bets 27/07/2012

Not so good yesterday. No excuses. Newfangled’s form is on show today and although she has gone on, not convinced the rest of the form behind has. It gets tested again today with Fleeting Smile and The Gold Cheongsham, so may have a better view on 1k Guineas. Yes, it’s far too early to be getting excited about it, but if these two fail to materialise I might have a punt on Sendmylovetorose 33/1 for 1kG next year.

Thirsk 2.10 – Even though it’s s ridiculous thing to do, I’m hooked on maidens. Different 9/1. Decent draw and pedigree. Also has G1 entries.

Ascot 2.20 – Fleeting Smile's form behind Newfangled is obviously the best here.. So although FS should be the winner, could very easily be something better in here and can’t back it at 4/7. Would rather take a punt on Sol Diva 25/1

Ascot 2.55 - Carlton Blue 10/1 has come in on a low mark looking at his placings behind Jalaa and Englishman. Some excuses last time out and def the value in the race.

Ascot 3.30 – Beatrice Aurora 3/1 on form at Ascot and OR.

Ascot 4.05 – Montaser 5/2 should make light work of this field with his 3 year old allowance, but if he doesn’t top weight Hurricane Higgins 16/1 is totally over priced looking at the form with Mount Athos.

Ascot 4.40 – Haylaman 4/1 has the big boy form behind Gatewood. Although looking at Hajras and Clare Island Boy might be some 3yr allowance danger with form behind Expense Claim and Main Sequence respectively.

York 6.30 – Medici Time 8/1 has the best form lines here, slipping mark, and down in class. Barney McGrew 10/1 is also slipping down the handicap and has hacked up once here before.

Chepstow 7.20 – Verse of Love 11/2 down in class and trip

York 7.30 – Can’t say fully understand why Emirates Queen has been backed in. Seems to be a lot of hype and has big entries in the book and guessing that has come here is not bothered about handicaps. I’m hoping that that Barefoot Lady 4/1 who is dropping back in class, and has put in solid performances is last few races and here might be the call. I will have to look at the place market because Firedaws and Elas Diamond could easily pop up.

Newmarket 8.45 – Engrossing 4/1. Strictly Ballard form.

Down Royal 9.00 – Chicago 2/1. Ladbrokes are 13/8. We know how good they are at judging O’Brien horses.

Total Staked £550.83, Total Returned £1,055.96

£30.00 Barefoot Lady (3 place insurebet) 7/4 - WIN £82.50

£15.00 e/w Barney McGrew 10/1 - PLACED £52.50

£15.00 e/w Medici Time 8/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Different 9/1 - LOSE £0.00

£40.83 Chicago 2/1 - WIN £122.49

£30.00 Beatrice Aurore 11/4 - LOSE £0.00

£30.00 Montaser 9/4 - WIN £97.50

£15.00 e/w Hurricane Higgins 14/1 - NR £30.00

£30.00 Hajras 5/2 - WIN £105.00

£30.00 Haylaman 4/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Clare Island Boy 9/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Sol Diva 25/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Carlton Blue 10/1 - WIN £210.00

£15.00 e/w Verse of Love 11/2 - WIN £129.00

£15.00 e/w Engrossing 4/1 - PLACED £12.30

£45.00 e/w Trebles, Accumulator N/A - PLACED £214.67