The shortlist of the shortlist puts up Mhilu and the 355 Cartmel as an outstanding probability race. I cannot put the latter up as it is a beginners chase race and the majority of these horses have not run over chase fences
Mhilu, while only 2 the place , is compelling for the fact that his betting forecast price is now battered into 4/11 - only 2 miles on good ground so not a slog and short enough that we can hope he will have a clear round.
I am willing to take a chance here personally - but those with discipline whill see 2 places and a jumps race and stay away
***** ONE A DAY - 250 TOWCESTER - Mhilu to place only - I hope the 1.12 will remain and I hope I will not be punished for involvement in a 2 the place claiming hurdle. The comelling evidence comes from the betting forecast price battered into 4/11
I hope this ends the month on a winning note. *****
Job done with Bunce yesterday.
England was a great enhanced bet as Japan took the lead. I laid Japan at 3.75 on this occasion and hoped for at least a draw and Eng-er-land obliged
Brief message today as I am in transit and cannot write the message at the ideal time when the markets are fully formed
As I write it is 930am and the markets are not even showing all early prices. I hope if I get to my destination at time that I can update.
The day begins with a 2 yr old seller, then a 4 runner maiden, then a novices hurdle - typical Monday then!!
220 CARLISLE
BETTING FORECAST: 5/4 Defence Council, 2/1 Honeymead, 8/1 Ad Value, 10/1 Shy Bird, 12/1 Mr Khan, 16/1 Golden Blaze, 33/1 Indian Giver.
DIOMED VERDICT: Newcomer HONEYMEAD is just preferred to Defence Council. |
The early markets make this a 2 horse race, with 2 under 14/1 in the betting.
BUT this is a 7 runner, 2 places, 5 furlong, 5 debutant ( from 7) maiden.
Defence Council has the form, albeit one run
235 GOODWOOD
BETTING FORECAST: 11/4 Tubby Isaacs, 9/2 Phantom Whisper, Rocker, 13/2 Alfresco, 7/1 Even Bolder, Kyllachy Storm, 12/1 Barons Spy, 16/1 Vintage, 20/1 Cornus.
DIOMED VERDICT: TUBBY ISAACS has gone from strength to strength and although this is his first try on a downhill track it's reasonable to hope he still has more to offer. Tubby Isaacs has won 4 of his last 6 races so is obviously in the groove. Hint of support into 15/8, 2/1 generally to continue th form. BUT 2 win sequence, and winning sequences will end eventually, but the question is whether he places if he does not win. 245 CARTMEL BETTING FORECAST: 11/10 Beidh Tine Anseo, 100/30 Classic Contours, 4/1 Andhaar, 10/1 Master Fong, 14/1 Johnmanderville, Swiss Guard, 50/1 Takaatuf, 200/1 Markadam.
Absolutely monumental "the whole family's on" gamble 2 runs ago came off for the favourite here and a price gapper with odds on status hints at confidence here again. CAmpbell Gillies has been on thehorse for his last 2 runs and last 2 winning runs! 250 TOWCESTER BETTING FORECAST: 8/11 Mhilu, 4/1 Miss Nightshade, 5/1 A Dream Come True, 8/1 Nicky Nutjob, 14/1 Billy Beetroot.
8/11 betting forecast but 4/11 early market signals significant support and confidence in Mhilu - claiming hurdle and 2 places a niggle , but a certain AP McCoy onboard 305 CHEPSTOW BETTING FORECAST: 13/8 Radio Wave, 11/4 Prince Of Dreams, 4/1 Donna Elvira, 5/1 Countess Comet, 10/1 High Ransom, Juwireya, 100/1 Ancient Greece, Jinksy Minx, Rumballina, 200/1 Superhoops.
355 CARTMEL BETTING FORECAST: 9/4 Hearthstead Dream, Simarian, 9/2 Last Flight, 7/1 Indian Pipe Dream, Magical Legend, 14/1 Ballycolin, 25/1 Double Bank, 50/1 Young Yozza.
Beginners chase the major niggle but this is turning out to be another excellent probability bet with 2 non runners and 2 horses at 16/1 and 50/1 who are priced no0t to be competitive. T5his therefore leaves, we can hope, just 4 horses vying for 3 places - default on the fav Hearthstead Dreams? Remember these are chasers with l plates on so we need to assume a clean round of jumping 435 TOWCESTER BETTING FORECAST: Evs Ruby Isabel, 11/10 Beauchamp Viking, 10/1 Saddlers Mount, 33/1 Simiola, Un Autre Espere. The market makes this a match up between the front 2 but ifr remained disciplined of course, we ignore chases with 2 places ( albeit over 2 miles so less scope for a fall) 450 CHEPSTOW BETTING FORECAST: 7/4 Scarcity, 5/1 Gundaroo, 13/2 Ramamara, 7/1 Mrs Mogg, 10/1 Oasis Jade, Sweet Pilgrim, 12/1 Chinese Democracy, 14/1 Miskin Nights, 20/1 Boragh Jamal, Kenyan Cat, 33/1 Joan´s Legacy. Price gapper in this handicap and a winner last time out , Scarcity is expected to run very well again under a penalty 500 LEICESTER BETTING FORECAST: 7/4 Christmas Carnival, 7/2 Lathaat, Veni Vedi Veci, 9/2 Dazzled, 8/1 Before The War, 14/1 Mazamorra, 28/1 Shut Up Shapiro, Weliketobouggie, 40/1 Eastern Magic. Christmas Carnival is a a progressive maiden and despite my concerns as a place backer than he has only managed one place in 3 outings, his most recent 4th saw him beaten only 1 3/4 lengths 3 are 33/1 or bigger and should reduce the competitive field to 6 , 3 of whom will place 600 BALLINROBE BETTING FORECAST: 11/8 Snap Alam, 13/8 Super Say, 6/1 Majestic Pearl, 10/1 Maid Of The Castle, 12/1 The Silver Crown, 14/1 Rose Bed, 20/1 Farmleigh House, 33/1 One Grand One, Peccatorum, 50/1 Chevalier D´Or, Ebony Cat. Although we must be a little cautious in maidens at the lesser light irish tracks, the sight of Pat Smullen on a market leader does instil confidence (Snap Alam) SHORTLIST 245 CARTMEL - Beide Tine Anseo looks to be fancied again and if he attracts support, as he has successfully last twice, then we should remain optimistic of a good run? 250 TOWCESTER - Mhilu - the huge discrepancy between betting forecast and live market price is very telling here, but do we remain disciplined in these 2 the place claiming hurdles and leave them alone? -only 2 miles
355 CARTMEL - a superb probability bet for those who like speculating - 3 places and 6 runners but a 2 mile 5 furlong beginners chase - I would default on the favourite for no other reason than that is an easy way to make a decision without umming and ahhing. The sight of Brian Hughes in the saddle is a good one 500 LEICESTER - niggle re maiden status of this race and a couple of debutatns who could be anything but Christmas Carnival could be progressive - as with the bets today, they are either 2 the place hurdles and chase races, or maidens with debutants as rivals so a very niggly day SHORTLIST OF THE SHORTLIST A very niggly day indeed with maidens abounding ( and some of these maidens contain debutants) , beginners chases, and 2 places, and we have our unwritten rule regarding beginners chases which will preclude some bets 250 TOWCESTER - Mhilu runs in a claiming hurdle with only 2 places but I always see extreme confidence when the ebtting forecaster's 8/11 is spanked into 4/11 now This perhaps negates the claiming and 2 the place niggles I have 1.12 to place , we must assume a clear round of jumping of course 355 CARTMEL -must be mentioned for these reasons
Niggles? Beginners chase - L plates on, and assumption of a clear round if getting involved. I would default to the market leader as the simplest way to decide who you will hope will finish , and finish in the first 3 in a 6 runner race
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