Monday 31st July 2017

The double yesterday was no good at all and probably a case of forcing a bet, but stakes were kept small so we live and learn. As for the other pick, Giant Spark, we were unlucky and got no run for our money as he stumbled early in the race causing the saddle to slip Luke Morris to lose his stirrups, he was eased down before half way.

Now to the final day of July, last chance to make a few more pennies before I look back on the months profit and loss (or half month). Glorious Goodwood starts this week too, which I have had a look at a bit already and have some horses in mind for the week.

15:30 Ayr - ROCKWOOD 16/1

0.5 Points Each-Way

This is a contest where it looks worth taking one at a bigger price, given that the current favourite hasn't won for over a year and others near the top of the market are taking a step up in class. Rockwood is down to his last winning mark, which he won off just two months ago. He can be forgiven his last few runs as they came over 1m2f and he seems much better over a mile. Rockwood's last run over his optimum trip came at Newcastle where he finished a respectable fourth of thirteen in a class 3 contest. Back down to a class 4 and back down in trip he has a good each-way chance here.


18:50 Wolverhampton - CAPPANANTY CON 7/1

1 Point Each-Way

Cappananty Con looks to have strong claims in this contest, he was dropped a pound by the handicapper for finishing a respectable fourth behind a progressive sort in a higher grade last time. He drops a class here and as one of the only two 3 year olds in the field gets a handy 5lb weight for age allowance from the others and is just 1lb higher than when winning over course and distance in January. He should very tough to keep out of the frame and rates a good each way bet.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Cheltenham Festival 2024 - Day One

Cheltenham Festival 2024 - Day Two

Cheltenhan Festival 2024 - Day Three