Hi all,
It’s a been steady profits over the last couple weekends. However, Saturday was one of those days when everything goes right with Waldpfad (33/1), Casablanca Mix, advised 11/1 and Indeed, advised 6/1 all doing the business. To give us one of the best Saturday’s of the flat season so far. Add in positive mentions for Makzeem & Withold, the only one that got away on the day, a win from recent eyecatcher Ironclad, a generous 9/2, at Newmarket and I’m sure you were as delighted as I was with the massive profit made.
The racing on Sunday isn’t as good as I thought but I do have three selections running at the Curragh.
Curragh
4:20 – Baby Power & Shore Step were first & third in a big field handicap at Navan 15-days ago. The former is up 5lb here but jockey Gavin Ryan can claim his full 7lb here so that does negate the mares rise in the weights. Coming off a strong pace seems to suit her, and she can go well again. His draw could be better but I’m happy to take a chance. Shore Step, twice a winner at the Curragh including C&D, always needs respecting here and the 8-year-old is now 4lb below his last winning mark. Like Baby Power he’s drawn low and as long as the draw isn’t an inconvenience a big run can be expected.
Baby Power – 9/1 – each way @ Coral & Ladbrokes (both paying 5 places 1/5 odds)
Shore Step – 11/1 – each way – @ Coral & Ladbrokes (both paying 5 places 1/5 odds)
5:30 – Il Paradiso, a winner of a 1m 4f Leopardstown maiden on his seasonal return, he was predictably outclassed on his next start in the Irish Derby. On pedigree the step up to 2m could be ideal for the colt. After his Leopardstown win trainer Aidan O’Brien was taking about the St Leger for the son of Galileo. He probably won’t be up to that level, but he makes his handicap debut off 89, which looks workable.
Il Paradiso – 7/2 @ William Hill & Paddy Power
I doubt there will be much action on the betting front this week, at least until Friday anyway. However, if there are any selections, I will let you know.
Cheers
John