Bets 01/05/2013

Ascot 2.00 – Clearly not one to get too heavily involved in, but the way Hannon has started the season, the fact he’s won this 2 in last 3 years and more importantly the fact Anticipated 15/8 had a poor start and then won maiden with such ease. The money doesn't look like it's going the right way though.

Ascot 2.30 – Cruck Realta 10/3 based on form here but looks another not so easy one to call

Ascot 3.00 – Fencing is the most intriguing in this race but I have to be with Soverign Debt 9/2. Segal is all over this as well. At Listed level his form behind Excelebration really does stand out and he was travelling very well for a long time. Reckon these two and Stipulate will fill the first 3

Ascot 3.25 – I called out Earth Amber as a lively outsider last time out at 20/1 based on the form of his French races. Segal has plumped for him today at 12/1. I’m not yet convinced SGW is upto this level. Asker Tau has by far the best chance on paper but hasn’t done well first time out previously. Estimate has an obvious chance too but after Les Beaufs ran a decent race in Group Company behind Last Train I’m sticking with Earth Amber

Ascot 4.10 – One day I’ll learn to avoid punting in races like this, but for the time being I can’t separate Ninjago 7/1 and Snow King 7/1

Ascot 4.45 - Big race but nothing really stands out except for the favourite Rockalong 3/1, despite fact not run on turf yet. I expect a random will pop out the woodwork but I can't find it. Shouldn't really bet. Naughty boy.

Total Staked £300.00, Total Returned £422.88

£30.00 Anticipated 15/8 - WIN £105.00

£15.00 e/w Earth Amber 10/1 - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Sovreign Debt 9/2 - PLACED £31.88

£15.00 e/w Accumulators N/A - LOSE £0.00

£30.00 Cruck Realta 3/1 - LOSE £0.00

£30.00 Rockalong 10/3 - WIN £130.00

£15.00 e/w Ninjago 7/1 - WIN £156.00

£30.00 e/w Accumulators N/A - LOSE £0.00

£15.00 e/w Snow King 7/1 - LOSE £0.00