The Flat is back…..

Peoples Nap Choices –
Kempton- AW – Standard

2.05 – Magnolia Stakes – Class 1 Listed – 1m 2f

Viren’s Army – Back from Meydan, where had 2 runs. Seasonal return in a Class 1 handicap over1m 4f & finished 11th of 14, but cheek pieces were added next time & a drop back to 1m 2f, Viren’s won by 1 & 1/2 lengths in a Class 1 handicap – 10/3

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Chelmsford – AW – Standard

6.15 – Maiden- Class 5 – 1m

Bless Him – Sea the Stars colt, owned by Qatar Racing & trained by David Simcock made his course debut at Lingfield over this distance & placed 2nd, only beaten by 1 length – 2/1

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7.15 – Handicap – Class 4 – 5f

Rock of America – Won on course debut at Newcastle over this distance, was slowly away but finished very well, will have learned from that run, now makes handicap debut – 6/5

.Friday’s Results

PN Result(Friday) – Stepper Point – Wide on the bend & failed to find anything when asked …. Unplaced

.Charlie’s Results 

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.Clondaw Banker – 6th and is a loss

.Roxyfet – 2nd and is another loss

.Indian Pursuit – Unplaced and is yet another 

Not the day I had planned on Friday with all 3 of my selections getting beat. Hope to get back amongst the winners with Saturday’s Selections.

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There are some interesting outsiders at Doncaster on Saturday….. Here’s Rich’s Finding’s –

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Going – Good to soft

1.50 – Cammidge Trophy – Class 1 Listed – 6f

Buying Trouble – Is a big price(28/1) for a horse that has placed 2nd in 2 Class 1 Listed races last season & has had 2 runs over 5 & 7f on all weather to be ready for this race. Both 2nd places were over 6F…..

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2.25 – Spring Mile(Handicap) – Class 2 – 1m

Raising Sand – Was run over 1m 2f last time out at Chelmsford in October when finishing 7th, 3 & 1/2 lengths behind winner Banditry. Is a winner on this ground at Ffos Las last July & has 2 wins & 2nd place for 3 runs over this distance plus the draw has been kind too

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3.00 – Mile Stakes – Class 1 Listed – 1m

Dawn of Hope – Won a Listed race in France when last seen in November over 1m 1f. Has run in 3 Class 1 Listed races but has not placed yet, but this Mastercraftsman Filly out of a Saddlers Wells mare has won under these conditions before & has also won on seasonal return at Ascot last season

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& Finally ……. Back to Kempton…

3.15 -Handicap – Class 2 – 1m 3f

Final – 2nd to Ickymasho by 2 lengths in a Class 4 handicap at Chelmsford, before winning last time out at Newcastle, again in a Class 4 handicap by 1 & 1/2 lengths. Ickymasho won in this class on Thursday at Chelmsford & I see no reason why Final cannot go close despite the leap of 2 classes.

Charlie’s Selections 

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Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to keep you busy until races start. The People’s Nap Vote result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…

 

 

There be a fair maiden somewhere…. & some selections!

Peoples Nap Choices –

Lingfield – AW – Standard

2.30 – Handicap – Class 5 – 6f 1y

Right Action – Won on return from winter break(Having also been Gelded) by 1/2 a length from Poetic Queen in a maiden at Wolverhampton, was 2nd in the void race at Chelmsford last time out – 5/2

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3.30 – Dash Handicap – Class 4 – 5f 6y

Stepper Point – Group 2 winner back in 2015 at the Curragh, when beating Meccas Angel. Had a poor season last year, but made seasonal return with a 1 & 1/2 length 2nd to Doctor Sardonicus in a Class 3 handicap, race has had a next time out winner – 11/8

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Wetherby – Good to Soft

3.50 – Handicap Chase – Class 4 – 2m 5f 75y

Swing Hard – Sue Smith’s charge won very well when dropped to this class last time out by 6 lengths over C/D, runs under a penalty – 2/1

.Thursday’s Results

PN Result(Thursday) – Dubai One – 11/4 when poll posted, sp 7/4 WON

Charlie’s Results

.Secret Lightning – Lost

.London – Won advised at 5-2

.Burrows Park – Non Runner 

.just the one winner from my 3 selections on Thursday hopefully get a better return with Friday’s selections.

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Too Short to Tip but worth a mention are –

Lingfield 5.00 – Fillies’ Maiden – Class 5 – 1m 2f

Ajman Princess – Teofilo filly, who was 2nd in last years Ribblesdale Stakes(G2) at Newmarket, makes seasonal return

Newcastle(AW) – 6.15 Handicap – Class 5 -1m 5y

Cheval Blanche – Ran in a Group 3 contest last season(12/16). Trainer Michael Bell’s charge has already won on return in Apprentice handicap & for that mark remains unchanged

As I mentioned earlier in the week, there are a few maidens tomorrow so I have a few to note –

Newcastle(AW) –

6.45 – Fillies’ Maiden – 3YO only – Class 5 – 1m 5y

The Sky is Blazing- Sea the Stars Filly makes debut & is sister to Endless Time…..

Dundalk(AW) –

6.30 – Maiden – 3YO only – 1m

Music Box – Aiden O’Brien trained Invincible Spirit Filly, who cost £700,000 as a yearling

8.30 – Maiden – 3YO only – 1m 2f

Iron Mountain – Blinkered 1st time, was 4th on debut at this course over 7f, War Front Colt takes on Aiden O’Brien stable mate The Anvil, the Galileo colt makes seasonal reappearance after being placed in both Group 2 & 3 contest’s last season. Both are up in trip.

 Charlie’s Selections

Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to look over. The People’s Nap Vote result will be updated when vote closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…

 

Thursday’s Thought’s….

Peoples Nap Choices –
Limerick – Soft

2.15 – Novice Hurdle – 2m

Morgan – Returned a winner from an 80 day break at Naas when beating Kolumbus on heavy ground by 1 & 1/2 lengths, 3rd that day was Never off Duty, who has since won- 3/1

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Wolverhampton- AW – Standard

3.10 – Handicap – Class 3 – 6f

Dubai One – Won on 2nd start over at Kempton by 3/4s of a length, 2nd at Chelmsford followed by a 5th at Newmarket on the turf. Back on the AW in November winning a 5f handicap by 3/4s of a length & then won again last time out here over 5f by 1/2 a length, when having Sutter County & Visionary behind that day, back after 117 days off track – 11/4

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Chelmsford – AW -Standard

6.15 – Handicap – Class 2 – 1m 2f

Ickymasho – AW form reads 2 1 2 1 5 1. Won last time out over C/D in a class 4 handicap by 2 lengths from Final, Richard Kingscote retains the ride of this 5 year old mare. Her name translates from Japanese to English as Go On My Son! – 4/1

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Wednesday’s Results

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PN Result(Wednesday) – House of Commons – In touch with 2f to go, found little extra, well beaten 5th…..

Charlie’s Results 

. Treaty of Rome won Advised at 9-2

. Athletic pulled up after going wrong and sadly passed away

.Classic Pursuit 6th and is a loss 

.just the one winner from my 3 selections on Wednesday but that was overshadowed by the tragic loss of Athletic.

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A few I noted …..
Taunton(Good) – 3.00 – Handicap Chase – Class 4 – 2m 4f 40y

Innocent Girl – Since joining Harry Fry has won 3 of 5 starts, won last time out by 27 lengths, returns from break

Limerick – 4.25 – Handicap Chase – 2m 1f160y

Three Wise Men – 10 length2nd to Min last time out at Navan in a Novice Chase, had Edwulf in 2rd, both he & Min have since won…..

Wolves – 2.20 – Maiden- Class 5 – 5f 20y

Wishing Time – Continuing from Tuesdays blog, today we have another Frankel, this time a filly, who has had 2 runs, finishing 6th over C/D on debut & 4th at Newcastle(AW). Trained by David O’Meara & owned by Qatar Racing.

 Charlie’s Selections 

Warwick

 1.50 Burrows  Park 3-1

.Had useful form on the Flat in France and has placed twice first at Plumpton over 1m 7f and then at Bangor over 2m. Latest run at Fontwell was pulled up over 2m 3f when not right. Has a great chance based on previous to runs prior to Fontwell and should run better here.

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Win Advised

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Wolverhampton

 4.20 Secret Lightning 4-1

.Won last time out at Kempton over 1m with cheekpieces applied but run before that here over 7f was unseated during a melee when travelling well has been raised 2lb for last win and Alistair Rawlinson claims 3lb negating the penalty and can go in again here.

Win Advised

Chelmsford 8.15 London 

.Unlucky loser to Hammer Gun last time out at Chelmsford over 1m Hammer gun has since completed a 4 timer yesterday and London can gain compensation in this slightly weaker race.

Win Advised

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Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to look over . The People’s Nap Vote Result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…

 

3 All Weather meeting’s & a National Hunt please…..

Before we get started with the Peoples Nap Choices, I think it’s well worth mentioning Charlie’s Full house yesterday 3/3, 2 with nice prices too, which was top draw & richly deserved. Add that to the PN winning, it was a welcome reward for our hard work over the last few weeks, all the frustration & disappointment we have encountered on a daily basis, the odd winner here & there but for it all to come together on the same day was testament to our unwavering commitment to the cause. Now we have to follow that…..
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Peoples Nap Choices –

Southwell- AW – Standard

2.30 – Maiden – Class 5 – 6f

Hungarian Rhapsody – 2nd to Gnaad over 5f at this course , beaten by 1 & 3/4 lengths, now back up to 6f – 10/3

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3.00 – Class 4 – 1m

House of Commons – Sea the Stars gelding who has been running over 1m 2f & 1m 1f the last 2 runs, drops back to 1m, where he is a C/D winner by 2 & 1/2 lengths – 9/4

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Sedgefield – Good

3.40 –  Series Final Handicap Hurdle – Class 2 – 2m 3f 188y

Crackdeloust – Improved for every hurdle run, 4th on debut, 3rd then a cracking 2nd to Mr Clarkson last time out in a Conditional contest, when only beaten by 1 length, up in trip. Danny Cook rides & has a 27% SR last 14 days & a 22% SR when teaming up with Brain Ellison – 7/4

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Charlie’s Selections 

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Southwell 2.00  Treaty Of Rome 9-2 

.has placed 2nd on 3 occasions and won one race from last 5 runs returns to 6f again after placing 4th over that distance here back in January and if in same mood as last twice could be hard to beat.

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Win Advised

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Lingfield 3.50 Athletic  11-2 

.game winner last time out at Chelmsford over 7f Adam Kirby retains ride and may go in again if using same tactics here.

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Win Advised

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Kempton 6.25 Classic Pursuit 7-2 

.was 6th here on seasonal return for new yard and with that run under the belt can strip fitter in this race and gain compensation in this wide open affair.

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Win Advised

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Tuesday’s Results

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PN Result(Tuesday) – Dark Destroyer – Put up @ 15/8, SP 3/1 WON

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Charlie’s Results 

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Spiritual Star – Won 

.held up in midfield made headway approaching final furlong ridden to lead and ran on well winning by 1 and 1/4 lengths. Advised at 100-30 but Drifted to 13-2

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. Modulus – Won 

.Tracked leaders but wasn’t fluent with his jumping made a right hash of last two but recovered to lead in the run in winning by 1/2 length. Advised at 9-2 but again drifted to 6-1 meaning more profit.

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. Royal Ruby – Won

.Nico held him up at the rear before making headway 2f out, switched right 1f out and ran on well winning by 1 and 1/2 length. Advised at 11-4 returned at 5-2

.Lovely return for my 3 selections today all winning and with the drifts, ensured even more profit on the day.

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A couple of Interest (NOT Selections) –

Lingfield(AW) –

4.55 – Sprint Handicap – Class 5 – 5f 6y

Temple Road- Since winning over C/D back in December, Temple has been running very consistently, 2 lengths was his biggest defeat to You’re Cool at Wolverhampton. 3rd last time out, beaten 3/4’s of a length at Chelmsford by Malaysian Boleh

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Kempton(AW) –

8.25 – Handicap – Class 4 – 6f

Dutiful Son – Has spent the last 5 races running over further distances( 1m X3 & 7f X2) now drops back to 6f, after being beaten 2 & 1/4 lengths over 7f. Last win mark was 85 & is now rated 77, Jim Crowley was on board for last win & they are reunited today.

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Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to keep you busy until races start.The People’s Nap vote result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…

Flat’s back…… Well later in the week!

Peoples Nap Choices –

Southwell – Good to Soft

2.40 – Handicap Chase – Class 4 – 2m 7f 209y

Dawnieriver – 4th in Class 3 Mares’ handicap chase at Cheltenham in December when last seen, prior to that finished 2nd to Queen Spud by 1/2 a length at Fakenham. That came on the back of 3 wins on the bounce including a 3m chase, Tom Scudamore rides for brother Michael – 15/8

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Wolverhampton – AW – Standard

3.20 – Handicap – Class 5 – 7f 32y

Dark Destroyer – Won on 5th attempt(2nd on AW) over 7f at Kempton, when beating a smart horse Tricorn (since won next 2) by 1 & 1/4 lengths,. That came after AW debut at Lingfield when runner up by a neck. Makes handicap debut – 15/8

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4.20 – Sprint Handicap – Class 6 – 5f 20y

Loumarin – 4th runoff the same mark 58 & has been getting closer with last 3 runs, when placed 3rd every time… 1 & 3/4 lengths, 1 & 1/2 lengths & last time out beaten in 3rd by 3/4’s of a length. Two of the 3 runs were over 6f last run over 5f – 5/2

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With the Flat season soon upon us, we will see many 3 year old’s who race at the later end of last season plus a few stronger 2 year old’s later towards August/September time. Many will be from Sires we know & Love, my personal favourite is Sea the Stars, but I also hold a big soft spot for Frankel…..

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Tuesday in the last race at Wolverhampton( 4.50) Count Octave makes his re-appearance. A Frankel Colt, who ran once last season when placed 5th at Goodwood on debut in October, in a race won by fellow Frankel Colt Monarchs Glen. Count Octave now steps up in trip. to 1m4f …..

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Charlie’s Selections

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Wolverhampton 2.20 Spiritual Star 100-30

.Was 3rd last time out at Lingfield met some trouble in running has been raised 2Lb for that run and should go well here.

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Win Advised

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Hexam 3.30 Modulus 9-2

.Has 3 wins from 4 wearing visor latest was at Sedgefield on soft ground Over 2m has been raised 3lb for that win and steps up in trip here and further progress can’t be dismissed.

Win Advised

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Southwell 5.10 Royal Ruby 11-4

.Unraced from the Henderson yard wears hood for debut with Nico doing the steering and a big run is expected.

Win Advised

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.Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to keep you busy.The People’s Nap Vote result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…

Sunday Service & yes were praying for winners…..

Peoples Nap Choices –

Downpatrick – Yielding

2.50 – Hurdle – 2m 2f 165y

Shadow Catcher – Gordon Elliott saddles 3 in this race, but shadow catcher goes back over hurdles from a rating 10 lower than when 2nd in a chase to Westerner Point last time out & the latter has  won again, this time over hurdles – 4/1

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Wincanton – Soft, heavy in Places

3.15 – Novice Handicap Hurdle – Class 3 – 2m 3f 166y

Captain Buck’s – 2nd on hurdle debut but didn’t need to improve to win next time out in a class 4 novice event at Kempton over 2m 5f by a length – 11/4

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Hereford – Soft, good to soft

4.00 – Novice Chase – Class 3 – 3m 1f 44y

Chef D’oeuvre – C/D Winner in this class in between a couple of Class 1 Listed run’s which didn’t go to plan. Now back down into calmer waters – 13/8

.Charlie’s Selections

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I’llhavealook – 2nd last time out but was beaten 17 length by the winner jock claims 7lb and if it doesn’t win today then it never will as this looks the best chance to get off the mark.

Win Advised

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Coole Cody -Game winner last time out at Wincanton over 2m 3f this looks slightly harder but if in same mood as last time could easily go in again in this slightly tougher race.

Win Advised

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Cerca Trova -Two wins and a 3rd place from last 3 races is relatively inexperienced over fences but clearly likes it around here and could go in again for The Dreaper yard.

Win Advised

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PN Result(Saturday) – North America – Well beaten……

No best of the rest today….. But a look at a few running at Naas as the Irish flat season kicks off.

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Naas – Soft to Heavy

2.40 – 6F

Dewpoint – Good 3rd on last run, running on at end, off 6 months.

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Jet Streaming – Born to Sea Filly making debut.

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3.10 – 6f

Mizmah – 3rd in a Class 1 handicap last season.

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Sharliyna – Dermot Weld trained, won on debut, 2nd on soft going.

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3.40 – 7f

Zelaniya – Another Dermot Weld horse, won on heavy ground last season.

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Elusive Beauty – Ran in Group races last season.

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4.40 – 1m

Tithonus – Better sprinter over 5-6f on Soft or yielding ground.

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Onenightidreamed – Twice a Group 3 winner last season on Soft/Yield or Heavy going.

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Sikandarabad – Dermot Weld trained, 2nd in a Class 1 on yielding last season & won on good ground

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& Finally…… 5.10 – 1m

Toursoun- Sea The Stars/Tarakala(Dr Fong) Colt… Trained by Dermot Weld

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Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to keep you busy until races start. The People’s Nap Vote results will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…

 

Bounce back boys……. Saturday’s selections

Peoples Nap – Meydan Special

11.45(Dirt) – Goldolphin Mile – Group 2 – 1m

North America – Unbeaten in 4 starts in Meydan, all over 1m. Beat Heavy Metal in a handicap a couple of runs back before cosily taking a Group 3 contest last time out by 7 lengths – 15/8

12.50(Turf)  – Dubai Gold Cup – Group 2 – 2m

Vizirabad –  Won this last year after returning from a break to beat Big Orange by a nose, has had a prep run this year finishing 2nd by 1 & 1/2 lengths to Beautiful Romance in a Class 1 Group 3 contest over 1m 6f – 15/8

3.30 – Dubai Turf – Group 1 – 1m 1f

Zarak – Spent most of last season following Almanzor home back in france, but got the season off to a flyer with a nice run here over 1m 2f to win on hands & heels in a Class 1 Group 3 contest last month – 9/4

PN Result(Friday) – Ulysses – Had no rhythm & was being cajoled for most of the way by Fran Berry & finished a distant 2nd…..

Rich Saturday Selection – Meydan – 2.00- Sprint – Group 1 – 6f

Baccarat – Has been running really well, tends to come with late runs. Was 2nd here last time out to Jungle Cat, coming from the back of the field, weaving through the field with a strong finish to get within 2 lengths of the winner. If kept up with the pace this time, could well spring a surprise over Jungle Cat & Ertijaal, who steps back up to 6f. – 25/1 Each Way

The Best of the Rest……. In race time order….

Kelso – Heavy

2.40 – Handicap Hurdle – Class 2 – 3m 1f

Issactown Lad – Had a mid season break to return a neck 2nd to Runswick Royal at Ayr on heavy going, which the C/D winning Milan Gelding relished. Has 2 Course wins from 3 runs

Lingfield – AW – Standard

3.10- Condition Stakes – Class 2 – 1m 7f

Winterlude -2nd last time out over 1m 4f in this class, won over 2m at Kempton from Re opposing Veltori Rules & has won here over  1m 2f

Bangor – Good to Soft

3.25 – Mares’ Handicap Chase – Class 3 – 3m

Conquer Gold – Had  Two Smoking Barrels behind when runner up last time out(Since won) by 3 & 1/4 lengths to Actinpeices, runner up both chase starts & runs off same mark

Newbury – Good to Soft

3.35 – Handicap Hurdle – Class 2 – 2m 2f

Buckle Street – Has placed in last 5 runs before getting head in front at Southwell last time out over 1m 7f beating Shantou Rock, who won next time out. Also has 1st time Cheek Pieces tomorrow

Lingfield – AW – Standard

4.20 – Dash – Class 2 – 5f

Verne Castle – 3/4’s of a lengths 3rd last time out to Royal Birth over C/D in a Class 1 Listed contest, having won the previous 2 C/D runs

Wolverhampton – Aw – Standard

7.15 – Fillies’ Handicap – Class 4 – 1m

Simply Me – Up in class after 3 wins on the bounce at 1m before dropping back to 7f & finishing a 2 length 3rd to Lady Lydia, back up to 1m

 

 

Finally Friday….. Yay we made it….

Thursday was a day off for myself & Charlie, but we are back today…….
 

Peoples Nap Choices –

Newbury – Good to Soft

3.05 – Handicap Hurdle – Class 4 – 3m 52y

Malapie – Lightly raced Westerner gelding, who returned from a long lay off with a runner up finish, improved to win last time out over 2m 7f by 3/4’s of a length. Has a record of 2 wins & 1 place from 3 races finished, was Brought down & fell in other two, prior to lay off. Has plenty of handicap scope & this is only his 6th run – 9/2

Lingfield – AW – Standard

4.35 – Maiden – Class 5 – 1m 4f

Ulysses – 2nd over C/D on debut, beaten by a neck in a 4 runner race. In the calming hands of Fran Berry, the son of Sinndar should improve & go one better- 6/5

Newcastle – AW – Standard

5.45 – Stayers Handicap – Class 5 – 2m 56y

Stoneham – Won over C/D last time out by a neck& is raised 3 for the win, prior to that had been racing in Class 3 hurdle races over 2m 3f – 10/3

.Charlie’s Selections

.Ballyheigue Bay – easy winner last time out at Plumpton over 3m wearing cheekpieces for first time reverts back to wearing hood previously worn 9 times has been raised 7lbs for last win and that seems fair and further progress is achievable here if in same mood.Advised at 11-2

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.Mitcd – Won here back in November over 2m then placed 2nd at Sedgefield 8 days later over 2m then was a disappointing 5th at Newcastle in December. I feel those races came too quick for her and she has been rested since then and returning to a track she has won at before is a sign of intent from the yard. Advised at 4-1

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.Dashing Star -was 5th last time out at Lingfield but was first race since November and I feel that was just a run to sharpen horse up and today could see them rewarded at a nice price. Advised at 9-1
No PN Thursday…..

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Best of the rest…..

Newbury – 2.00 – Novice Hurdle – Class 3 – 2m 4f

Coastal Tiep – 4th in a Class 2 before having a break, returned a 1 & 1/4 length 2nd to River Frost over this distance & in this class last time out at Kempton

A couple to keep an eye on for the Flat season ahead…..

Newcastle –

6.15 – Signe – Sea the Stars Filly who won here on debut over 1m, steps up to 1m 2f

7.15 – Musikel(Frankel) gelding Has joined Karl Burke from Jim Bolger & Marqoom – New Approach Colt. well bred pair, Musikel, was 9th on debut in Ireland & Marqoom makes debut

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Well there you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to keep you busy until races start.The People’s Nap Vote result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

Wishful Wednesday….. Hump day

Peoples Nap Choices –

Newcastle – AW – Standard

3.30 – Stayers Handicap – Class 2 – 2m 56y

Byron Flyer – Beaten by a neck last time out at Wolverhampton over 2m in this class by Haines, had previously won a 2m class 5 handicap at Lingfield by 4 lengths from Miss Tiger Lilly – 10/3

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4.30 – Handicap – Class 2 – 6f

Wick Powell – Won last time out over C/D in a class 4 handicap by 3 & 3/4 lengths, race has produced a next time out winner, although up in class, Wick Powell is a Class 1 listed turf winner from Redcar last season – 5/2

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Warwick – Soft, good to soft in places

3.50 – Handicap Hurdle – Class 4 – 3m 2f

Black Narcissus – Back over hurdles after unseating Brendan Powell last time out, when having every chance of making it 2 wins on the bounce. Won a 3m 1f chase at Catterick previously. Has winning form over hurdles in this class & distance, if he can stay straight he has every chance of making it 2 wins from 3 runs- 9/2

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Tuesday’s Results

PN Result(Tuesday) – Ask Paddy – We asked & Paddy said no…… Unplaced

Charlie’s Results 

. Steel  City – 5th and is a loss 

. Swing Hard – won Advised at 9-2 but drifted to 13-2 ensuring profit for single backers.

.War Department – was underfunded and unplaced and is another loss.

Just the one winner again from my 3 selections hopefully get a better return with Wednesday’s selections.

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Funky’s Thoughts….. I found 2 that could be of interest……

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Haydock – Soft, heavy in places

3.40 – Handicap Hurdle – Class 4 – 2m 6f 177y

Future Gilded – 123 rated chaser is going over hurdles, with a mark of 118. Has won & two 2nd place finishes from last 3 chase runs & 2 class victories…….

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Kempton – AW – Standard

7.45 – Handicap – Class 4 – 6f

Swiss Cross – To look at Current form, you would think …. Nah, but if you look closely & I could be wrong here….. So bare with me…. Last 5 runs 7 8 7 6 7… Not great but last run was back over 6f  in a C4 handicap & was only beaten  2 & 3/4 lengths, having previously been running over 7f in a couple of higher class race( C2 &3) But form over 6f read 7 1 1 1 that are last 4 runs over 6f…..& is now back to last winning mark of 78. I could be wrong!

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Charlie’s Selections 

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Haydock 3.10 Clan Legend 9-2 

.Has won two from last four races over fences this term , latest of those was at kelso over 2m 1f on heavy ground.Steps up in distance here and should fare better than last attempt at this distance when we’ll beaten at Perth back in 2015.

Win Advised

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Warwick 4.50  Veauce De Sivola 11-2 

.Won at lingfield last time out by 4 and 1/2 lengths from Goring one has been raised 8lbs for that win and could go in again if in same mood.

Win Advised

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Kempton 8.45 Nasri 11-2 

.Has hinted of a return to form last few races, has slipped to a workable mark and could get involved here if in the right mood.

Win Advised

Well there you have it another packed blog post with plenty to look over. The People’s Nap vote result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

….Good Luck…

Testing Tuesday…… Let’s do this!

Peoples Nap Choices –

Exeter -Good, good to soft

4.15 – Handicap Chase – Class 3 – 3m 54y

Kap Jazz– Since falling at Lingfield in November, he has won 2 on the bounce. At Carlise by 10 lengths & last time out in this class over 2m 4f at Ludlow by  2 lengths. Raised 6 for the win & up in trip – 3/1

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Southwell – AW – Fibresand

5.00 – Sprint Handicap – Class 5 – 6f

Meshardal – 3rd on return at Newcastle in this class & over 6f, was 1st run for 158days, now rated 66, the once rated 90 sprinter still has plenty to go if retaining any of old form. Twice a C/D winner back in 2014 & was a close up 2nd over C/D when last here in March 2015 – 4/1

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Wetherby – Good

5.10 – Novice Handicap Hurdle(Div2) – Class 5 – 2m 3f 154y

Ask Paddy – On a 4 timer after a 2 & 3/4 length win in a class 4 handicap at Sedgefield, had previously won 2 Class 5 handicaps over 2m 3f with ease, runs with a penalty & could still have plenty in hand – 6/4

.Monday’s Results

PN Result (Monday) – Hint of Mint – Had a jockey change & was back in the field when falling. Happy to report Jockey & Horse were both ok.

Charlie’s Results 

. Beggars Wishes – Won Advised at 11-2 although was a 10p rule 4 deduction due to a non runner.

. Leg Lock Luke – Unseated rider when looking like the winner after jumping the last and running on and is a loss.

. The Warrior – 2nd and was another loss.

.A bit dissapointed to only come away with one winner from my 3 selections today but that’s racing for you, sometimes the horse’s don’t follow the gameplan.

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Best of the rest ……

Exeter – 3.05- Handicap Hurdle – C4 – 2m 2f 11y

Galactic Power – Both wins in this class have come off a similar mark(83), now raised 3 for 2 & 3/4 length win at Catterick from Snowed In…..

Wetherby – 4.00 – Handicap Chase – Class 4 – 2m 5f 75y

Powerful Symbol – This PTP winner is still a rules maiden despite some decent performances, was 3 lengths clear when Unseating Aiden Coleman at Catterick in a C5 in Mid February & then a 10 Length 2nd to Sunny Legend last time out, but 14 lengths clear of 3rd….. 1st time tongue tie!

Southwell – 2.40 -Handicap – Class 5 – 1m 4f

The Lock Master – 3rd last time out over 1m 3f in a apprentice handicap, beaten 1 & 1/4 lengths having previously won here over today’s distance (1m 4f) by 2 & 1/2 lengths in C6 handicap. Has won off a mark of 75, so now 70, looks well treated with Silvester De Sousa in the saddle & runs from same mark as last time out…..

 Charlie’s Selections 

Exeter 3.05 Steel  City 11-1 E/W

.Was 3rd at Lingfield over 2m back in December before two disappointing 8th places first at Lingfield over 2m then at Southwell over 2m 4f then raced at Huntingdon over 1m 7f and placed 3rd again. Is now 7lb lower than when 3rd at Lingfield back in December and looks well treated for place claims here.

Eachway Advised

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Wetherby 4.00  Swing Hard 9-2 Win

.Placed 2nd here recently over 3m the drop in distance shouldn’t be a problem has also dropped to 5lb below last win at Carlisle over 2m 4f but that was last season and a chance is taken on the win here.

Win Advised

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Southwell 4.25 War Department 7-2 Win

.Has won and placed 2nd both at Newcastle over 7f recently and has been doing well since joining K Dalgleish has ran well here before placing 2nd back in January over 7f and looks like a main player in this wide open race.

Win Advised

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.Well There you have it another jam packed blog post with plenty to keep you busy before racing starts. The People’s Nap Vote result will be updated when voting closes. In the meantime please remember to keep stakes small and hopefully end the day with a few winners.

…Good Luck…