Peoples Nap 2nd…….

Sadly the PN could not bring a superb end to what in reality was a fine day on the blog, with 2 of the other PN Choices winning & the 2 of interest winning too, ended with 4 winners from the 5! Anyway that was yesterday & now we have a new day & a new month….. Onwards & upwards…

Peoples Nap Choices –

Wolverhampton(AW) – Standard

3.50 – Handicap – Class 4 – 3YO Only – 1m 142y

Pavillion – Won a Kempton class 5 6f maiden by 1/2 a length from Ashwaq back in November 2016 & won again on reappearance in a class 3 1m handicap at Chelmsford by a nose for Clive Cox & Adam Kirby – 5/2

Chelmsford(AW) – Standard

6.10 – Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 2YO Only – 5f

Emila James – 4th of 10 in a 5f class 2 at York by 2 & 3/4 lengths to Yogi’s Girl, &a class 5 maiden winner, now drops to Class 4 – 11/10

Newcastle(AW) – Standard

7.20 – Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 2YO Only – 5f

Almane – Beat Emila James back in April by 1 length over 5f, who won a class5 maiden next time out before 4th in class 2, also runs in the 6.10 at Chelmsford – 15/8

PN Result(Wednesday) – Gymnate – 2nd…… Plenty of places for the PN during May, just need them to go from Places to Wins & were be well in business!

The Alternative PN Choices that didn’t make the final 3……

Lingfield – Good

2.10 – Auction Stakes – Class 5 – 2YO Only – 6f

She Believes – 1 &1/4 lengths 2nd on debut in a 5f class 5 novice stakes at Nottingham to Main Desire, who has since won a listed contest at York.

5.10 – Handicap – Class 6 – 1m 3f 133y

Zubaidah – Won on 2nd start for new trainer when stepping up from 1m to 1m 3f to win by 1 & 3/4 lengths from Graceful Lady at Yarmouth, who has since won in this class, while 3rd place Hint of Grey, has won a class 4 novice hurdle, raised 4 for the win

Chelmsford –

7.10 – Handicap – Class 2 – 3YO Only – 1m

Tricorn – Has won last 3 of 4 races, including 2 on the AW at Newcastle & Wolverhampton. Won on Turf last time out over 1m at Newmarket in a Class 4 handicap from Marzouq.

Once again, thanks for popping by, good luck if you follow…… Cheers Rich

Terrible Tuesday….. PN beaten & nothing to shout about!

Despite the headline, the PN being beaten & Charlie not nicking a winner today, there was a bright spot as 4 other’s mentioned won….. Anyway let’s crack on with Wednesday…

Peoples Nap Choices –

Beverley – Good to Firm

2.00 – Claiming Stakes – Class 6 – 2YO Only- 5f

Our Little Pony – Beaten on debut by a short head at Redcar over 5f in a Seller by Popsi – 9/4

Nottingham – Good

3.20 – Fillies’ Handicap – Class 4 – 3YO Only – 1m 75y

Carducci – 8th on season return on the AW at Wolverhampton over 1m in a Class 5 Handicap, won final start of 2016 back in August in a Class 5 maiden at Goodwood. 2nd last time out in a Class 5 Handicap at Newmarket over 1m to Harmonise – 5/2

Kempton(AW) – Standard to Slow

7.50 – Handicap -Class 4 – 3YO Only – 7f

Gymnaste -Shamardel filly, who was 2nd on debut by a head to Vintage Folly, who has since finished 2nd to Shutter Speed in a Group 3 at York. Last time out won at Chester in a Class 4 maiden by 2 & 1/4 lengths from Highland Pass over 7f, who has since won a maiden in this class, makes handicap debut for John Gosden with William Buick on board – 7/4

PN Result(Tuesday) – Masterson – 3rd……

The best of the rest…….

Beverley – 4.00 – Handicap – Class 4 – 1m 100y

Palmerston -2nd on last 2 starts, latterly over C/D by a neck from Alejandro, 3 lengths clear of 3rd, who won next timeout in this class.

Ayr(Good) – 6.40 – Fillies’ Maiden – Class 5 – 6f

Made of Honour – 2nd to Benbatl on debut by 1 length over 7f at Doncaster in April, who has since placed in a Group 2. 3rd last time out, again over 7f at Doncaster by 1 & 1/2 lengths to Fireflight, 2nd that day was Mountain Angel, who has since won a maiden in this class, drops in trip.

That is all today folks as Charlie is having a breather, so you will just have to put up with me….. Just one final thought thou, if you are thinking about betting on the 1,000/1 shot in the derby Diore Lia, yes it may place, but most would say unlikely & possibly shouldn’t be running, so instead of giving money to the bookie’s in the hope that a miracle could happen, why not donate it to charity….. Just a thought!

 

Good Luck & thanks for passing by – Rich

Magic Monday? Oh yeah…. 3/1 winner to go with 4/1 PN Winner…..

We had the tag line of Magic Monday yesterday…… Yes it was…. Charlie had Dark Side Dream WIN at 3/1 & with Masterson a NR, Evergate was the PN & WON at 4/1 SP…. That is a magic Monday….. Now let’s look to Tuesday…….

Peoples Nap Choices –

Leicester – Good

3.20 – Coronation Fillies’ Handicap – Class 4 – 3YO Only – 7f

Cashla Bay – Fastnet Rock Filly, who was 2nd on Haydock debut by 3/4’s of a length in a Class 5 Maiden in early October last year, followed up with a 1 length win at Newmarket in a Class 4 maiden from Queen of Time, who has since won a Class 5 maiden & a Class 4 Handicap this month at Goodwood, makes seasonal return & holds an entry to Ascot – 5/2

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Wolverhampton(AW) – Standard

7.10 – Maiden – Class 5 – 3YO Only – 7f 36y

Dhalam – 2nd on Kempton(AW) debut in a class 5 maiden by a neck over 1m, 3rd at Newbury last time out by 2 & 1/4 lengths in a Class 4 maiden over 1m, drops in trip. Frankie Dettori’s only course ride – 10/11

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8.10 – Handicap – Class 4 – 2m 120y

Masterson – 5th of 10 at Nottingham in a Class 4 handicap last time out over 1m 6f, after winning over C/D in a Class 5 handicap. Is 4 out of 4 on Poly track. Was a Non Runner Yesterday at Lingfield – 9/4

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As usual I have a couple of Interest –

Lingfield(AW) – Standard

2.10 – Handicap – Class 6 – 1m 1y

Whispered Kiss – Won over C/D on season return by 1 length from Lord Murphy, 2nd last time out by a Short head in an Apprentice handicap in this class. Shane Kelly is back on board as he was for C/D Win.

& Finally a couple of debutants –

Leicester – 4.20 – Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 2YO Only- 5f

Roussel – Kodiac Colt, half brother to Ponty Royale, Trainer Charlie Appleby has a 50% SR with 2YO in 2017 with 7 wins & 1 place from 14 runs, he also has a 32% SR last 14 days

Wolverhampton – 6.40 – Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 2YO Only – 6f 20y

Awsaaf – Swiss Spirit Colt, who’s Dam Atheera was a 2YO 6f winner & is only the 3rd 2YO Runner of 2017 for Trainer Simon Crisford. Adam Kirby is on board

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Now I hand you over to Charlie for his selections for Tuesday. Cheers Rich firstly I had 3 selections yesterday my Nap was a non runner my Nb won at 3-1 and my final selection was 3rd. Now let’s get down to the business of Tuesday’s selections and they can be found in the image below.

Charlie’s Selections

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Well that’s another blog post packed 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…

Magic Monday…. Finger’s Crossed!

Peoples Nap Choices –

Redcar – Good to Firm

2.25 – Handicap – Class 5 – 3YO Only – 5f

Yorkshiredebut – 2nd on return at Brighton, before a 6 length 4th at Ripon to Jack Flash, 2nd was Copper Knight, who has since won 2 Class 2 Handicap’s. Now 6Lb higher after winning last time out at Thirsk by 2 & 1/4 lengths to Poppy in the Wind – 6/1

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Windsor – Good

3.30- Handicap – Class 2 -3YO Only – 5f 21y

Evergate – Won here over 6f last July before moving to RMH Cowell from Hugo Palmer, has finished 2nd on all 3 start’s for new yard, including last time out in a Class 2 Handicap at Chester by 2 & 1/4 lengths to Copper Knight, who has won again in this class at York – 5/1

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Chelmsford(AW) – Standard

3.40 – Handicap – Class 4 – 2m

Masterson– 5th of 10 at Nottingham in a Class 4 handicap last time out over 1m 6f, after winning at Wolves over 2m in a Class 5 handicap. Is 2 out of 2 at this Course including over C/D. Is 4 out of4 on Poly track – 5/1

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Sunday’s Results

PN Result(Sunday) – Split Stakes – Brick by Brick – 4th & Zarak- Unplaced(something a miss)

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Charlie’s Results

.Keltus – 2nd

.Domtaline – 5th

.Days Of Heaven – Won Advised at 3-1 returned at 4-1

.Walklami – 5th

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Just the one winner on Sunday from my 4 selections not what I wanted but will have to settle for that. Hope to get back on track with Monday’s selections.

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It wasn’t a good day yesterday & we are always looking to do better, whether we win or lose, we are always trying to improve. Anyway…. Onwards & upwards…… Here are a few of interest on a bank holiday Monday –

Leicester- Good to Firm

3.15 – Handicap Class 4 – 1m 53y

Roman De Brut – Followed up Wolves class 5 1m handicap 1 length win at Chepstow with a 3 & 1/4 length victory, again over 1m , raised 7 for that win & has William Buick on board

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5.00 – Fillies’ Handicap – Class 4 -7f

Indigo Princess – Beat Little Choosy at Nottingham over 1m in a Class 5 apprentice handicap by 1/2 a length, which was following a cracking 2nd at Yarmouth over 7f, where 4th place Sheer Intensity has since won a class 6 handicap at Brighton

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Redcar –

12.45 – Novice Auction Stakes – Class 5 – 2YO Only – 5f

This race could end up being between WAHOO & BENGALI BOYS. Wahoo was only beaten by the latter on debut back in April by a length over 5f at Beverley, now there is a 5Lb swing due to Bengali Boys 2nd in a class 5 novice race to Mutanaaseq. 3rd Starlight Mystery has since won 2 out 3 races & was 2nd in a Class 2 at Newbury, I think these two will fight out the finish.

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3.35 – Handicap – Class 2 – 1m 2f 1y

King Bulete – Duel Class 3 winner last season before running in Group contest’s as a pacemaker for now retired Postponed, reunited with Andrea Atzeni, who was on board both wins at Ascot in May & Haydock there after. WAs 9th of 10 in a Group contest in Meydan, prior to Postponed being retired, now returns to handicaps.

& Finally over to Windsor……

2.55 – Fillies’ Handicap – Class 4 – 1m 3f 99y

Apes Midi – Won on final start of 2016at Hamilton by 3 lengths over 1m 1f, returned at Bath in a 1m 2f class 4 handicap, finishing a 1 & 1/2 length 3rd to Princess Mia, James Doyle is on board.

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Charlie’s Selections

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Well there you have it another 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…

Peoples Nap 2nd again as Saturday is a day of woe…. Irish 1,000 Guineas day!

Peoples Nap Choices –

Curragh – Yielding to Soft

1.50 – Maiden – 2YO Only- 6f

Brick by Brick – 1/2 length 2nd to Romanised over 6f at Navan(Good). Declarationofpeace, 3rd that day, has since won. Trainer Jessica Harrington has a 36% SR with 2YO’s this year – 9/4

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2.50 – Gallimule Stakes – Group 3 Class 1 – 3YO Only – 1m 2f

Red Label – Beat Taj Mahal on 1st start since joining Jessica Harrington by a neck at Gowran over 1m 1f, rated81 before that race, now 105, up in trip – 15/8

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Chantilly – Soft

3.25 – Prix D’Ispahan – Group 1 – 1m 1f

Zarak – 2nd last time out to Cloth of Stars in a Group 1 contest over 1m 2f at Saint Cloud earlier this month. Won  a 1m 2f Group 3 in Meydan on season return, with a 4th place in another Group 1 contest in Meydan in between – 11/8.

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Saturday’s Results

PN Result(Saturday) – Firmament – 2nd…….

Charlie’s Results

.All 3 of my selections lost on Saturday meaning no profit for me unfortunately hopefully get back on track with Sunday’s Selections listed below.

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Charlie’s Sunday Selections

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There were a couple of bright spot’s on Saturday, with the other 2 PN Choices Winning, having the 1st 2 home in the Irish 2,000 Guineas & a Maiden debut winner…. But that was yesterday, as there is no Flat racing in the UK, it’s The Curragh & Chantilly in France…. so let’s see what I have noted for today…..

Chantilly –

2.50 – Listed Stakes – 3YO Only – 1m 1f

Ettisaal – Dubawi filly, Trained by Freddy Head, who won on debut over 7f at Maison- Laffitte by 1 & 3/4 lengths to Snejinska in the Tahiti Stakes

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3.55 – Viger Stakes – Group 2 – 1m 7f

Vazirabad – Has only ever finished outside the top 2 once back in July 2016. 2nd on season return in the Al Shoha Trophy in Meydan over 1m 6f to Beautiful Romance, turned that form around when winning the Dubai Gold Cup, again in Meydan over 2m on Yielding turf, it’s only a 4 runner race & in my opinion can only beat himself

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Curragh –

3.25 – Irish 1,000 Guineas – Group 1 Class 1 – 3YO Only – 1m

Winter – Beaten by a head on debut for Aiden O’Brien after leaving David Wachman by Hydrangea over 7f in the 1,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown. Won the English 1,000 Guineas from Rhododendronby 2 lengths & like Churchill yesterday can complete the 1,000 Guineas double, with Ryan Moore on board today – DANGER – Rehana – Won the Group 3 Class 1 Athasi Stakes by 2 & 3/4 lengths over 7f, steps up in trip & grade.

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4.00 – Fillies’ Handicap – 3YO Only – 1m

Bumbasina – 7th on debut over 7f back last August, made a winning return when stepped up to 1m at Gowran by beating Traety of Venice by 1/2 a length & followed that up with a 3/4’s of a length victory in a Fillies’ race in Killarney when beating Angel Island, again over 1mon yielding conditions. Billy Lee is 2 wins from 3 rides.

& finally, like yesterday I finish with a debut…..

5.00 -Maiden- 1m 2f

Europium – Frankel Filly, out of Revered(Oasis Dream). Half sister to Commemorative & Shoreditch, holds an Ascot entry next month.

Well there you have it another 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…

Pn 2nd as Charlie bags another Brace……

With so many decent races on Saturday, there was plenty to choose from & so many left out…… But here are the Peoples Nap Choices –

York – Good to Firm

2.10- Handicap – Class 2 – 7f

Firmament – 3rdon season return at Ascot in a 1m Class 1 Listed by 2 lengths to Tabarrak, won here over1m last August – 15/8

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Curragh – Good to Firm

3.00 – Marble Mill Stakes – Class 1 Listed – 2YO Only – 6f

Brother Bear – Won on debut at Leopardstown by 2 lengths from Sioux Nation, who along with 3rd place Camelback, both won next time out – 15/8

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Chester – Good to Firm

3.05 – Handicap – Class 2 – 7f 127y

Fastnet Rock – 3/4’s of a length winner of the Victoria Cup at Ascot from George William, drawn in stall1 & Franny Norton is on board – 11/8

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Friday’s Results

PN Result(Friday) – Atty Persse – 2nd at odds far too short for the normal PN, but the site I use for checking best odds was down….. Not to worry!

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Charlie’s Results

.Sebastian’s Wish – Won Advised at 3-1

.Our Charlie Brown – Won Advised at 2-1

. Amy Blair – Lost

. Another 2 winners from my 3 selections the full house will come as I’m banging on the door and it’s only a matter of time to get the full sweep.

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Charlie’s Selections

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AS I mentioned earlier, there are some cracking races on Saturday, so here are a few I have noted that could go well….

Chester – 3.40 – Handicap – C4 – 1m 2f 70y

Sands Chorus – Won last time out by a head over distance after stepping up from 1m to 1m 2f from Dancing King, that was in a class 3 at Ripon, which Sands Chorus ran from the front & today’s track suits that style too, up 3 for win

Goodwood(Good) – 2.00 – Listed Class 1 -1m 2f

Mount Logan -Won on seasonal return last year off 110, now 109, 2/3 C/D Wins & 3rdin Listed contest over C/D in September, returns today

Curragh- 4.10 – Irish 2,000 Guineas – Group 1 Class 1 – 3YO Only – 1m

Churchill – English 2,000 Guineas winner on seasonal return, when beating Barney Roy by 1 length, adding to his previous Group 1 wins in the Dewhurst & Vincent O’Brien Stakes last season – DANGER – Thunder Snow – WAs 2 lengths behind Churchill in last season’s Dewhurst, won both starts in Meydan including the UAE Derby, played Bucking Bronco when sent to the USA for the Kentucky Derby, if travelled ok, could be a decent EW chance

4.45 – Stud Stakes – Group 2 Class1  – 1m

Raymonda – 2nd on season return to Custom Cut by 1/2 a length in the Group 3 Amethyst Stakes, 4th career run

Haydock (Good to Firm) – 4.05 – Temple Stakes – Group2 Class 1 – 5f

Quiet Reflection- Has won on each season return but not a 5f start since 1st season, when winning twice, including a Group 3 at Newmarket. Won the Sandy Lane on return(6f)last season before winning the Commonwealth Cup – DANGER- Washington DC – Won at Navan before a cracking 2nd to Marsha by a neck at Newmarket last time out

Also running at Haydock is Brian the Snail, 1 of my 5 to follow, poor run last time out….

& Finally a Debut at York – 4.25 – Maiden – C3 – 2YO Only- 6f

Zaman – Dutch Art Colt, cost 160,000 Guineas, half brother to Street Jazz, Trainer Charlie Appleby has a 54% SR with 2YO debuts this season 6 wins from 11 runs. William Buick on board the pair have a 29% SR 16 wins from 55 runs.

Well there you have it another 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…

 

 

Brace for Charlie as PN Wins too…..

Peoples Nap Choices –

Goodwood- Good

2.00 – Novice Stakes – Class 5 – 2YO Only – 5f

Mother of Dragons – Society Rock filly, 1/2 length 2nd on debut in a Class 5 maiden over 5f at Windsor to Yogi’s Girl, who has since won a Class 2 at Chester by a nose.

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3.45 – Listed Class 1 – 3YO Only – 1m 3f 44y

Raheen House – Won a class 3 maiden at the 3rd time of asking by 1 & 3/4 lengths last October, followed by a 4th to Rivet in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster on final start of 2016. Returned at Newbury, with a 2 & 1/2 length 2nd to Shutter Speed, who has since wona Group 3 contest, while 3rd Enable is now a Class 1 Listed winner.

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Haydock – Good to Firm

5.40 – Handicap – Class 3 – 3YO Only – 1m 2f 42y

Atty Persse – Frankel Colt, who won a Sandown class 5 maiden on debut last September by 1 & 3/4 lengths from Hamada. Returned at the same course over 1m to win by a short head from Muncho Applause in a Class 2 handicap, Roger Charlton’s colt now steps up in trip & has William Buick on board.

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Thursday’s Results

PN Result(Thursday) – Big Orange – WON 11/8 sp 4/5

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Charlie’s Results

.Abidjan – won Advised at 9-4

.Mighty Zip – won Advised at 5-2

.Noble Conquest – lost

. Just the 2 winners from my 3 selections on Thursday hopefully more of the same with Friday’s Selections.

A couple of  Debutants for Friday –

Haydock – 2.55 – Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 2YO Only – 6f

Mutakatif – 600,000 Euro Acclamation Colt, brother to Harbour Watch. Jim Crowley rides for Charlie Hills

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Leopardstown(Good to Firm) – 6.00 – Maiden – 2YO Only – 7f

Coat of Arms – Galileo Colt, brother to Seventh Heaven

Rostropovich – Frankel Colt, half brother to Zoffany – Ryan Moore on Board. Both are from Aiden O’Brien.

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Charlie’s Selections

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Well there you have it another 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…

Were Back………

Charles & myself are back after a short break….. We would just like to pass our condolences to the Families of those lost in the Manchester bombing, we stand with you.

 

Peoples Nap Choices –

Goodwood – Good

3.45 – Handicap – Class 4 – 3YO Only – 1m 1f 11y

Secret Advisor – Dubawi colt, who won on debut in a Thirsk maiden by 1/2 a length, bumped into Crowned Eagle at Windsor, when stepping up in trip from 1m to 1m 2f to finish 2nd by a length – 9/4

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Sandown – Good

6.30 – Listed Class 1- 2YO Only – 5f 10y

Sound and Silence – Exceed & Excell colt, who won on debut at Newmarket in a class 5 maiden over 5f by 1/2 a length from Never Back Down(Since won) William Buick on board for Charlie Appleby – 13/8

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7.05 – Henry II stakes – Group 3 Class 1- 2m 50y

Big Orange – Return to UK shores after running in Australia, Japan & Dubai. 4th on seasonal return in a Group 2 in Meydan by 2 lengths to Vazirabad. When last seen in UK, won a Group 2 Goodwood Cup by 1 & 1/4 lengths from Pallasator – 11/8

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PN Result -Actress – Lost

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Charlie’s Selections

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Others of Interest –

Catterick(Good to Firm)- 4.40 – Handicap – 3YO Only – 5f

Juan Horsepower – Beat Evergate at Bath over 5 & 1/2f going away by 1/2 a length, making it 2 wins from last 3 runs.

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Tipperary(Good to Firm) – 6.40 -Maiden 3YO Only – 1m 4f 110y

Wisconsin- Deep Impact colt, 2nd on debut at the Curragh by 3 lengths to Nights of Glory.

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Goodwood – 2.00 – Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 2YO Only – 6f

Masar – New Approach colt, half sister to Vancouverite, William Buick on board for Charlie Appleby, who has a very good SR, with 1st time out 2YO’s.

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4.20- Fillies’ Listed – Class 1 – 3YO Only – 1m 2f

Icespire & Mori – Both Frankel fillies’

.Well there you have it another 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 we end the day with some winners.

…Good Luck…

 

 

Peoples Nap Ribchester puts a win on the board…..

As mentioned in Yesterday’s blog, Charlie is on a break, so until he return’s you will have to put up with my rambling’s, possibly along with the odd winner or 2….. So let’s get down to business……

Peoples Nap Choices –

Naas – Good to Yielding

3.15 – Rochestown Stakes – Class 1 Listed – 2YO Only – 5f

Dali – 2nd on debut at Dundalk(AW) by 1/2 a length to True Blue Moon, improved to win over C/D by 1 length from Hawaan. Trainer Aiden O’Brien has a Class 1 SR of 25.33% in 2017 with 19 Wins from 75 Runs, with 20 places  – 5/2

3.45 – Fillies’ Sprint Stakes – Class 1 Listed – 5f

Actress – 2nd on debut over C/D by 2 & 1/2 lengths to Alpha Centauri, improved to win when dropped back to 5f by 3/4s of a length from Yolo Star, who won on Friday in a Cork maiden – 2/1

Ripon -Good, good to soft in places

3.40 – Handicap – Class 2 – 1m 1f

Won a Class 2 handicap on final start of 2016 when beating Another Touch by a neck. 3rd on seasonal return in a class 3 handicap by 1 & 1/2 lengths to George William at Nottingham & able to race off the same mark today – 5/2

PN Result(Saturday) – Ribchester – Fantastic run from the front to win, SP 7/4

There are a few of Note tomorrow, so were start at Ripon before heading to Naas……

Ripon – 2.00 – Novice Stakes – Class 5 – 2YO Only – 6f

Way of Wisdom – Won on debut by a neck over 5f from Kit Marlow at Newmarket, Charlie Appleby’s Lonhro colt carries a 7Lb penalty for the win & is stepped up a furlong in trip

Naas – I think Aiden O’Brien will have a really good day …..

2.40 – Stud Stakes – Class 1 Listed – 7f

Whitecliffsofdover – C/D winner back in August by 3 lengths, won on seasonal return at Newmarket in a Class 1 Listed event from Rodaini by 2 & 3/4 lengths

4.15 – Laken Stakes – Group 3 Class 1 – 6f

Caravaggio – The Scat Daddy colt makes seasonal return after an unbeaten 2016, which included winning – Marble Hill Stakes(Class 1 Listed) over 5f, the Coventry Stakes(Group2 Class1) over 6f & the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes(Group1 Class 10 over 6f at the Curragh by 4 lengths from Courage under fire. The Danger to Aiden O’Briens Colt could come from race fit Khukri, who won a class 1 Listed race on seasonal return by 3/4’s of a length & is expected to improve for the run…..

That is all I have for you today folks, I hope this help’s if your looking for stuff on a Sunday….. Thanks for Passing by & Remember to only Bet what you can afford to lose….. Or even have a day off & just watch the world go by… Good Luck…

Cheers Rich

 

Time wasn’t Endless as PN finishes 4th….

Firstly….. We have some Breaking News……. Charlie is having a break & will return on Wednesday…… Secondly….. Here are the PN Choices & my thought’s on tomorrow’s racing – So let’s get down to it!

Peoples Nap Choices –

Newmarket – Soft

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

Call to Mind – Galileo colt out of Memory(Danehill Dancer), owned by The Queen. Won on debut by a neck from Commander at Newbury in April over 1m in a Class 4 maiden. Jim Crowley rides & has some Group entries next month – 5/2

5.00 – Fillies’ Maiden – Class 5 – 3YO Only – 1m 4f

God Given – 3rd on debut by 11 lengths to Sobetsu last September & 3rd again to Shutter Speed by 3 & 3/4 lengths a month later, that form isn’t too bad as Shutter Speed is unbeaten & recently won a Group 3 at York. The Nathanial Filly, Postpone’s half sister makes season return – 11/8

Newbury – Soft, good to soft in places

3.30 – Lockinge Stakes – Group 1 Class 1 – 1m

Ribchester – 2nd to Minding in the QE II at Ascot , only beaten 1/2 a length, returned in Meydan with a 1 length 3rd to Vivlos over 1m 1f,m has previously had a couple in behind last season in the QE II, Galileo Gold & Lightning Spear. Drops back to 1m. – 13/8

PN Result(Friday) – Endless Time – Just couldn’t get up, finished 4th….

A few I thought would be of Interest ……. So let’s start with Navan …

3.00 – Maiden – 2YO Only – 5f

Guessthebill – 2nd on debut at Naas, beaten by a head over 5f, 2 & 1/4 lengths clear of 3rd,mSioux Nation, who won a maiden at the 2nd attempt yesterday over 6f…..

Over to Thirsk, where the ground is described as Soft, good to soft in places

2.45 – Handicap – Class 4 – 1m

Run to the Hills – One for the Iron Maiden fans! Consistent last season with 3 places & 1 win from 6 runs, Course winner over 7f on todays going, has a nice draw & was gelded during the winter, makes seasonal return

5.05 – Maiden – Class 5 – 3YO Plus – 1m 4f

Ottonian – Goldolphin owned Dubawi 3 year old gelding for Charlie Appleby makes race course debut. Half brother to Counterpunch & Brother to La Patria

The Sprint Trophy Handicap at Newmarket 3.15 Class 2 – 3YO Only -6f

Eqtiraan – Has not finished out of the 1st 3 home in any of the 5 races run, although not won since debut, when beating Rivet last July. Finished 1/2 length 2nd last time out in a Class 2 handicap & finished 3rd in the Group 3 Solario Stakes last August, Jim Crowley rides

And Finally I found 1 of interest in the 7.50 over at Doncaster, where the going is described as Soft

7.50 – Maiden – Class 5 – 6f 2y

Alaadel – Dubawi gelding, who is brother to Intimation & half brother to Intrinsic & Mutakyyef. Makes race course debut for William Haggas, with Jim Crowley on hand to ride

I hope you find this helpful & remember if you follow, NEVER Bet more than you are prepared to lose. Thanks for taking the time to pass by & read my Ramblings, it’s much appreciated

 

Good Luck