Hi all,
Not as good on Sunday but at least King’s Vow got into the money in the Irish Cesarewitch. As I feared Shoshone Warrior didn’t like the soft ground. What was disappointing about the race? Well the winner Country Gentlemen was the final horse left off my short list. So frustrating but that’s racing and sums up this summer of racing.
In the Munster National and Moyhenna ran a brave race to finish fourth. You have wonder if her day was missed at the Kerry National. Roaring Bull’s jumping was very rusty on his seasonal reappearance. He soon got behind and was pulled up before four out. Not one to give up on just yet though.
It looks a quiet week on the tipping front until Saturday although I think there will be the odd bet each day between now and then. Indeed, I have one running at Musselburgh this afternoon.
Musselburgh
2:30 – Twelve are set to go to post for this 7f Class 2 handicap. Which is far and away the best race of the day. It looks a competitive one too with bookies going 5/1 the field.
Gale Force Maya is too consistent for her own good with her last six form figures being 223223. Ran well again over 6f at Newmarket 18-days ago. Return to 7f in her favour but she does need the cheekpieces to eke out a bit more improvement.
Idoapologise put in a career best effort when winning at Beverley 20-days ago. It’s a two notches step up in class for the 3-year-old but he’s capable of more progress.
National League looked unlucky In the run when 3rd of 13 at Doncaster two starts back but disappointed at Ayr last month. He gets the first-time visor today and wouldn’t be without claims on his Doncaster run.
My each-way pick is previous C&D winner Northernpowerhouse. The 4-year-old has won two of his five starts since racing resumed in June, both over today’s distance. Was doing his best work at the finish when 4th of 24 in last month’s Ayr Silver Cup.
1pt each way – Northernpowerhouse – 8/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook (paying 3 places ¼ odds).
Cheers
John