Today's bets
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Spoken Truth has been shown on softer going, clearly the opposite of today's conditions., whilst Divine Knight has not yet shown the ability that it is able to compete at Class 3 level. Because if these problems we return to Rainbow Nebula as being potentially the best horse in the race.
I believe that the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar represents one of the best betting opportunities of the entire season. I have looked forward to this race for a while and today's race does not dissapoint. The horse that comes out best is Rainbow Nebula at a tasty 9/1.
For some reason many of the weights are very similar so there is little advantage to gain by spending time looking for well handicapped horses.
Many of the Racing Post ratings are very similar, so once again there is little advantage in trying to find a horse that has been overrlooked according to the RP rater. It is through the Top Speed ratings that it is possible to sort the wheat from the chaff.
The Top speed rating of Rainbow Nebula at 75 is not particularly convincing but that of Fierce Fortitude at just 58 is far worse. Clouds Hill is another horse that does not portray a speed rating of note. Of the two with decent speed figures, Spoken Truth with an 81 and Divine Knight with a 96, although looking a cut above the rest of the field they both may have major problems to overcome.
The best form of Spoken Truth has been shown on soft ground, so that is the total opposite to today's conditions. Divine Knight may suffer from a Class problem in that there is no real suggestion that he is up to Class 2 standards. This lack of Class is in not in any way negated by carrying a low weight since as previously stated the weights of most of the horses are very similar..
I believe that the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar represents one of the best betting opportunities of the entire season. I have looked forward to this race for a while and today's race does not dissapoint. The horse that comes out best is Rainbow Nebula at a tasty 9/1.
For some reason many of the weights are very similar so there is little advantage to gain by spending time looking for well handicapped horses.
Many of the Racing Post ratings are very similar, so once again there is little advantage in trying to find a horse that has been overrlooked according to the RP rater. It is through the Top Speed ratings that it is possible to sort the wheat from the chaff.
The Top speed rating of Rainbow Nebula at 75 is not particularly convincing but that of Fierce Fortitude at just 58 is far worse. Clouds Hill is another horse that does not portray a speed rating of note. Of the two with decent speed figures, Spoken Truth with an 81 and Divine Knight with a 96, although looking a cut above the rest of the field they both may have major problems to overcome.
The best form of Spoken Truth has been shown on soft ground, so that is the total opposite to today's conditions. Divine Knight may suffer from a Class problem in that there is no real suggestion that he is up to Class 2 standards. This lack of Class is in not in any way negated by carrying a low weight since as previously stated the weights of most of the horses are very similar..
gerry
Mare
RAINBOW NEBULA speed rating is better than you think
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primrose4 as i follow speed times as my go to but the thing that worries me most is the class . The class horse is divine knight and also clouds hill although i do think it will run well can it step up in class is the big question.
I did like it was at this track that's a plus but on breeding the extra distance a big worry expecially up in class.
I did like it was at this track that's a plus but on breeding the extra distance a big worry expecially up in class.
Chesham
Sire
comprehensive tactical breakdown and data analysis for the 4.07 Redcar, the Racing TV Zetland Gold Cup. This prestigious Class 2 handicap over 1m2f requires a perfect blend of tactical speed and stamina.
The V1 Legacy scores isolate the horses whose specific conditions today align with the deepest historical winning patterns.
1. Divine Knight (87 Points) — The Statistical Monster
He obliterated the rest of the field in the Trend Hunter scoring. The data highlights exactly why: his profile is heavily driven by William Haggas’s elite trainer strike rates (matching Trends #3, #4, #8, and #9) and a positive Class Move (Trend #6). Returning from a 240-day layoff perfectly fits the dominant historical trend for fresh horses targeting this race. He instantly becomes a primary player.
2. Rainbow Nebula (71 Points) — The Profile vs. Pace Conflict
He jumps into second place on the grid, almost entirely powered by the two heaviest trends in the race: Trend #1 (Headgear, carrying a massive 27-point advantage) and Trend #2 (OR v High). However, this creates a severe conflict. While his historical profile is exceptional, the Timeform pace map explicitly flagged him as the horse most disadvantaged by the "Even" pace setup.
3. Danger Bay (62 Points) & Clouds Hill (58 Points) — The Balanced Assets
Both horses posted strong, upper-tier Trend Hunter scores while maintaining their flawless tactical setups. Danger Bay matched key track/jockey trends, and Clouds Hill hit the crucial Miles Travelled and Days Since Distance Win metrics. They possess both the historical DNA and the front-end pace advantage.
Updated Tactical Verdict
The injection of the Trend Hunter data elevates Divine Knight from a background player to a leading contender, while validating the tactical strength of the original picks.
Key Historical Trends & Preps
The Zetland Gold Cup has a very defined historical profile:- The 4-Year-Old Dominance: This race is overwhelmingly at the mercy of the classic generation. 4-year-olds have won 14 of the last 30 renewals. Older exposed handicappers (aged 7+) have a miserable record.
- The Draw: While Redcar is a fair track, the data reveals a quirk. The "3rd Inside" position (Stall 3) is the most profitable draw in the race's history, producing 5 winners and a massive +£23 level stakes profit. Stall 7 is also highly effective (5 wins).
- Preparation: Horses returning from a significant break (121-365 days) have won 9 times, proving that being fresh for this early-season target is not a disadvantage.
Pace Forecast & IPS Tactical Breakdown: The Analiese Blueprint
The official Timeform Pace Forecast is Even, but the tactical map here is incredibly decisive.| Running Style | Horses (Key Contenders) | Tactical Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Front Runners (IPS 1) |  Clouds Hill , Salam Dubawi | The Tactical Sweet Spot. Clouds Hill (EPF1: 0.599) is the primary pace angle. The Timeform Specific Pace Hint explicitly states that the pace scenario will directly favour him. Salam Dubawi may press him early, but Clouds Hill is mapped to control the fractions. |
| Prominent (IPS 2) | Danger Bay, Fierce Fortitude | They will get a perfect tow into the race. Sitting just behind the leaders on Good to Firm ground is the ideal place to be when the sprint for home begins. |
| Towards Rear (IPS 4/5) | Rainbow Nebula, Flying Frontier | The Tactical Victims. The Timeform Specific Pace Hint explicitly warns that the pace setup will be to the detriment of Rainbow Nebula. Trying to close from the back in an evenly run race on fast ground is a massive statistical hurdle. |
The Main Contenders: Data Profiles & Comment Analysis
Clouds Hill (IRE) (Odds: 4/1)
- Data Profile: 4yo | Stall: 2 | Days Off: 10
- The Verdict: The explicit data play. The Timeform Pace Hint names him directly as the horse advantaged by this setup. He hits the vital 4-year-old age trend and is drawn well on the inside. Trading Note: The Individual Price Hint warns he often trades much lower than his BSP in-running without winning, making him an outstanding back-to-lay candidate if you are trading the race, as he is virtually guaranteed to look the winner at the 2f pole.
Danger Bay (IRE) (Odds: 5/1)
- Data Profile: 4yo | Stall: 3 | Days Off: 260
- The Verdict: A massive mathematical threat. He lands in the highly profitable Stall 3 and fits the 4-year-old trend. Returning from 260 days off is not a negative here (as past trends show). He races prominently (IPS 2k) and travels well. He will stalk Clouds Hill perfectly and has the class to pounce late.
Fierce Fortitude (Odds: 9/2)
- Data Profile: 4yo | Stall: 7 | Days Off: 25
- The Verdict: An incredibly progressive 4-year-old who won at this track last time out. He is drawn in Stall 7 (the second most profitable draw historically) and his tactical versatility allows him to sit prominently. He is a major danger.
Rainbow Nebula (FR) (Odds: 8/1)
- Data Profile: 4yo | Stall: 4 | Days Off: 18
- The Verdict: Despite winning last time out, he is statistically opposed today. The Timeform Specific Pace Hint explicitly names him as the horse disadvantaged by the pace setup. His tendency to race off the pace (IPS 5) makes him highly vulnerable here.
Spoken Truth (IRE) (Odds: 13/2)
- Data Profile: 5yo | Stall: 1 | Days Off: 39
- The Verdict: Arrives in great form and travels smoothly, but his hold-up style (IPS 4k) from Stall 1 means he will need a huge amount of luck in running to thread his way through the field.
The V1 Legacy scores isolate the horses whose specific conditions today align with the deepest historical winning patterns.
1. Divine Knight (87 Points) — The Statistical Monster
He obliterated the rest of the field in the Trend Hunter scoring. The data highlights exactly why: his profile is heavily driven by William Haggas’s elite trainer strike rates (matching Trends #3, #4, #8, and #9) and a positive Class Move (Trend #6). Returning from a 240-day layoff perfectly fits the dominant historical trend for fresh horses targeting this race. He instantly becomes a primary player.
2. Rainbow Nebula (71 Points) — The Profile vs. Pace Conflict
He jumps into second place on the grid, almost entirely powered by the two heaviest trends in the race: Trend #1 (Headgear, carrying a massive 27-point advantage) and Trend #2 (OR v High). However, this creates a severe conflict. While his historical profile is exceptional, the Timeform pace map explicitly flagged him as the horse most disadvantaged by the "Even" pace setup.
3. Danger Bay (62 Points) & Clouds Hill (58 Points) — The Balanced Assets
Both horses posted strong, upper-tier Trend Hunter scores while maintaining their flawless tactical setups. Danger Bay matched key track/jockey trends, and Clouds Hill hit the crucial Miles Travelled and Days Since Distance Win metrics. They possess both the historical DNA and the front-end pace advantage.
Updated Tactical Verdict
The injection of the Trend Hunter data elevates Divine Knight from a background player to a leading contender, while validating the tactical strength of the original picks.
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Chesham
Sire
Post-Race Analysis: Redcar Zetland Gold Cup
The results of the Zetland Gold Cup highlight the delicate balance between deep historical trends, pace mapping, and market quirks. The 4-year-old age bias and the inner draw anomalies absolutely dictated the finish, while the pace map claimed a few high-profile victims.Here is the breakdown of how the tactical and trend data held up to reality:
- The Trend Danger Strikes Gold (Danger Bay - 1st at 11/2): The data profile here was flawless. He landed in Stall 3 (historically the most profitable draw), fit the dominant 4-year-old age bias, and backed it up with a heavy 62-point Trend Hunter score. Returning from a massive 260-day layoff proved to be the exact winning formula the historical metrics demanded.
- The Trading Warning Validated (Clouds Hill - 9th at 7/2 Jfav): The pace map had him dictating terms, but the Timeform Individual Price Hint was the real MVP of this race. It explicitly warned that he often trades much lower than his BSP in-running before disappointing. He grabbed the joint-favouritism, took them along, and completely folded when the pressure intensified.
- The Boxed Exacta Hits the Board (Fierce Fortitude - 3rd at 4/1): Highlighted as a major danger from the highly profitable Stall 7, he utilized his tactical versatility to secure a place, validating the strength of the 4-year-old grip on this race.
- The Tactical Lay Delivers (Rainbow Nebula - 5th at 8/1): The tension between his strong Trend Hunter score and his poor pace mapping was resolved in favour of the pace map. The "Even" pace forecast and his hold-up style kept him safely out of the frame, successfully executing the lay strategy.
- The Trend Outlier Misses (Divine Knight - 6th at 7/2 Jfav): The massive 87-point Trend Hunter score generated significant market support, driving him to joint-favourite. However, he couldn't translate that historical alignment into a winning run on the day, showing the limits of trend data when the tactical flow doesn't perfectly align.
My analysis of the Zetland Gold Cup was very poor since I did not
even give a mention to the eventual winner, Danger Bay.
Switching my attention to today's Beverley cards I have backed
two horses here:-
3.15 Coolree @ 4/1 and
3.45 Hibernate @9/4
Last night's p.m. price of Hibernate was considerably shorter than 9/4.
This is a trend that has crept into the Betfair Exchange iin recent months
in the sense that the earliest prices quoted are really Scrooge like.
These days it is only when the Market has formed properly at around 9 a.m.
that a comparison with traditional Bookmakers can be made so that if there
is value on Betfair then it can be extracted.
even give a mention to the eventual winner, Danger Bay.
Switching my attention to today's Beverley cards I have backed
two horses here:-
3.15 Coolree @ 4/1 and
3.45 Hibernate @9/4
Last night's p.m. price of Hibernate was considerably shorter than 9/4.
This is a trend that has crept into the Betfair Exchange iin recent months
in the sense that the earliest prices quoted are really Scrooge like.
These days it is only when the Market has formed properly at around 9 a.m.
that a comparison with traditional Bookmakers can be made so that if there
is value on Betfair then it can be extracted.
I have analysed the 7.15 at Windsor. I was initially impressed by the chances of
Untamed @ 5/1. There are important factors in favour of Untamed namely
that it won its LTO race and also that it started as favourite in that race. Another point in
favour of Untamed is that it is carrying a lower weight than lto.
There are factors against it though. In its lto race the horse hung significantly to the left.
There is a question mark about whether the right handed figure of 8 course at Windsor
will be suitable, Also the horse has an OR of 85 against an RPR of 80. You would normally
want to see these two figures reversed.
The probable clincher of a no bet scenario though is through the positions on both the
Racing Post hub where the horse is shown as being in 4th place of the 11 runners. and also the
ATR hub where the horse is shown as having a likely finish of a poor 7th position of the 11.
For what its worth the best rated on the Racing Post hub is Amorim whilst Comical Point is shown
as coming out best on the ATR hub. On here Amorim is 4th ranked.
Untamed @ 5/1. There are important factors in favour of Untamed namely
that it won its LTO race and also that it started as favourite in that race. Another point in
favour of Untamed is that it is carrying a lower weight than lto.
There are factors against it though. In its lto race the horse hung significantly to the left.
There is a question mark about whether the right handed figure of 8 course at Windsor
will be suitable, Also the horse has an OR of 85 against an RPR of 80. You would normally
want to see these two figures reversed.
The probable clincher of a no bet scenario though is through the positions on both the
Racing Post hub where the horse is shown as being in 4th place of the 11 runners. and also the
ATR hub where the horse is shown as having a likely finish of a poor 7th position of the 11.
For what its worth the best rated on the Racing Post hub is Amorim whilst Comical Point is shown
as coming out best on the ATR hub. On here Amorim is 4th ranked.
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It is unlikely that I will be placing a bet on today's Epsom Qaks. The reason being
that there is little consistency between the various runners. The most consistent
within the various categories is the favourite Amelia Earhart. The problem with
this horse is that all her best form has been shown on a firmer surface. When her
hooves sink into the ground will she still be up for the battle?
Top on the Ability Rating, albeit marginally, is Legacy Link. This horse scores well throughout
the various categories too. This horse also comes top on the Smartview hub ratings. I would
just about make this my selection.
Venetian Lace could be an interesting runner. Bottom of the contenders on both Abiilty and Consistency,
she has won more total prize money than any other horse in the race winning a total of £189k mainly
due to finishing 3rd in the 1000 Guineas. Also the fact that she ran in a race worth £298k puts her in
a higher category than any other runner in terms of races in which they competed.
that there is little consistency between the various runners. The most consistent
within the various categories is the favourite Amelia Earhart. The problem with
this horse is that all her best form has been shown on a firmer surface. When her
hooves sink into the ground will she still be up for the battle?
Top on the Ability Rating, albeit marginally, is Legacy Link. This horse scores well throughout
the various categories too. This horse also comes top on the Smartview hub ratings. I would
just about make this my selection.
Venetian Lace could be an interesting runner. Bottom of the contenders on both Abiilty and Consistency,
she has won more total prize money than any other horse in the race winning a total of £189k mainly
due to finishing 3rd in the 1000 Guineas. Also the fact that she ran in a race worth £298k puts her in
a higher category than any other runner in terms of races in which they competed.
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After a poor set of results I have decided to switch my attention from the Racing Post
to a different site. Back-fitting with this method over the past two days would have
shown a positive set of results (how often does this happen?).
Anyhow, the very first race examined today yielded a selection. In the 4.53 at Salisbury.
Royal Poetry at 14/1 looks heavily over-priced at double digit odds. If you were to
ignore a poor run lto at Newmarket, I am sure that the horse would be one of the first
three in the betting. I am going to excuse the poor run at Newmarket because with a course
that does not have any bends in it, Royal Poetry might simply have not liked this specialist
track. In the context of today's race the form shown in either of its two previous races could
be good enough to take today's race.
to a different site. Back-fitting with this method over the past two days would have
shown a positive set of results (how often does this happen?).
Anyhow, the very first race examined today yielded a selection. In the 4.53 at Salisbury.
Royal Poetry at 14/1 looks heavily over-priced at double digit odds. If you were to
ignore a poor run lto at Newmarket, I am sure that the horse would be one of the first
three in the betting. I am going to excuse the poor run at Newmarket because with a course
that does not have any bends in it, Royal Poetry might simply have not liked this specialist
track. In the context of today's race the form shown in either of its two previous races could
be good enough to take today's race.
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I have had a decent couple of days. The only bet yesterday was Winchurch
who won at 8/1. Yesterday evening I examined today's racecards, I made
Three Socks On (6.04 at Goodwood) the best bet of the day. Last night's odds
of 11/4 looked appealing but I thought that it best to leave the odds until the market
had settled. It was no real surprise this morning to find that the price had come in all the way
into 2/1. At this price the horse should only be supported as the anchor leg of a double or treble.
The other two races that I have analysed have resulted in selections showing double digit odds.
In the 3.47 at Chester Pints in Peace at 18/1 could be considered a steal for each-way villains.
The horse is really an AW specialist which may account for the odds. The horse did run
reasonably well lto in a better race than this at York. The jockey J Peate has won on the horse
previously. The lto performance was in fact better than it looked in the sense that it used
precious energy since it was heavily restrained from making a forward move too soon. On
today's rain softened going. the horse may be given free rein to run more freely.
There is little to say about the 8.24 at Goodwood since it is an amateur's race which are notorious
for what might be called inconsistent riding. Zoffander @ 12/1 looks to have as good a chance as
any in taking the prize,
who won at 8/1. Yesterday evening I examined today's racecards, I made
Three Socks On (6.04 at Goodwood) the best bet of the day. Last night's odds
of 11/4 looked appealing but I thought that it best to leave the odds until the market
had settled. It was no real surprise this morning to find that the price had come in all the way
into 2/1. At this price the horse should only be supported as the anchor leg of a double or treble.
The other two races that I have analysed have resulted in selections showing double digit odds.
In the 3.47 at Chester Pints in Peace at 18/1 could be considered a steal for each-way villains.
The horse is really an AW specialist which may account for the odds. The horse did run
reasonably well lto in a better race than this at York. The jockey J Peate has won on the horse
previously. The lto performance was in fact better than it looked in the sense that it used
precious energy since it was heavily restrained from making a forward move too soon. On
today's rain softened going. the horse may be given free rein to run more freely.
There is little to say about the 8.24 at Goodwood since it is an amateur's race which are notorious
for what might be called inconsistent riding. Zoffander @ 12/1 looks to have as good a chance as
any in taking the prize,
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After not having a bet for several days I have returned to the fray today.
I normally avoid festival bets like I would try and avoid catching the
Plague but I could not resist placing a bet on today's 5.55 at Goodwood.
The horse in question is Lady Deva, To me this looks like a Group horse
masquerading as a handicapper. The horse has already shown Group 3
and Group 2 capability (placed). The 15/2 price does not take into account
about this horse's superior abilities and should be snapped up.
At the later Newmarket meeting Physique in the 7.32 at 7/1 shows similar
qualities to Lady Deva, albeit at a lower level.
I normally avoid festival bets like I would try and avoid catching the
Plague but I could not resist placing a bet on today's 5.55 at Goodwood.
The horse in question is Lady Deva, To me this looks like a Group horse
masquerading as a handicapper. The horse has already shown Group 3
and Group 2 capability (placed). The 15/2 price does not take into account
about this horse's superior abilities and should be snapped up.
At the later Newmarket meeting Physique in the 7.32 at 7/1 shows similar
qualities to Lady Deva, albeit at a lower level.
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I am always happier betting on lower grade races than at festivals
and big Saturday race events. Today's meetings at Brighton and in
particular Pontefract are of interest to me.
The 3.30 at Brighton should go the way of Tex @ 9/4. Silca Bay has
kept the best company in this race, but the opposition faced by Tex
have been nearly as good and the weight concession from Silca Bay
is more than enough to sway this race in favour of Tex.
In the 4.45 at Pontefract Uppercase @ 4/1 looks over-priced. A low
weight combined with good recent form are ideal for these ordinary
types of handicaps. Uppercase has kept better company than Alfa
Whitbread. There should once again be very little to separate Aberama
Gold and The Good Biscuit. The weight concessions to Uppercase may
find both of these two struggling in the latter stages of the race.
and big Saturday race events. Today's meetings at Brighton and in
particular Pontefract are of interest to me.
The 3.30 at Brighton should go the way of Tex @ 9/4. Silca Bay has
kept the best company in this race, but the opposition faced by Tex
have been nearly as good and the weight concession from Silca Bay
is more than enough to sway this race in favour of Tex.
In the 4.45 at Pontefract Uppercase @ 4/1 looks over-priced. A low
weight combined with good recent form are ideal for these ordinary
types of handicaps. Uppercase has kept better company than Alfa
Whitbread. There should once again be very little to separate Aberama
Gold and The Good Biscuit. The weight concessions to Uppercase may
find both of these two struggling in the latter stages of the race.
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LongshotScott
Yearling
I too like playing the lower grade stuff than the ultra-competitive meetings. Good luck
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primrose4
Three I've backed today.
Pontefract 16:15 – Missmimi (16/1) — 1pt Each-Way
Should get a good pace to aim at, solid course form, stamina not a doubt which is key at Ponte. Looks wildly overpriced to me.
Pontefract 17:15 – Something (3/1) — 2pt Win
Should take an easy lead in small field and dominate. Gives lumps away to the jolly but think runs away with this.
Kempton 20:20 – Piscean Star (7/1) — 2pt Win
Rare Ed Dunlop debut winner, so marked up last year. Starman progeny love Kempton. Form of last race at Chelmsford suggests opening mark of 77 should be exploitable if fit and ready to go. Ed Dunlop can ready them following a break and his horses tend to improve from two to three. Not the easiest race for this grade but has the most potential on paper of these IMO.
Three I've backed today.
Pontefract 16:15 – Missmimi (16/1) — 1pt Each-WayShould get a good pace to aim at, solid course form, stamina not a doubt which is key at Ponte. Looks wildly overpriced to me.
Pontefract 17:15 – Something (3/1) — 2pt WinShould take an easy lead in small field and dominate. Gives lumps away to the jolly but think runs away with this.
Kempton 20:20 – Piscean Star (7/1) — 2pt WinRare Ed Dunlop debut winner, so marked up last year. Starman progeny love Kempton. Form of last race at Chelmsford suggests opening mark of 77 should be exploitable if fit and ready to go. Ed Dunlop can ready them following a break and his horses tend to improve from two to three. Not the easiest race for this grade but has the most potential on paper of these IMO.
Sullybomb
Gelding
2 x 3rds and a 4th todayI too like playing the lower grade stuff than the ultra-competitive meetings. Good luck P primrose4
Three I've backed today.
Should get a good pace to aim at, solid course form, stamina not a doubt which is key at Ponte. Looks wildly overpriced to me.
Should take an easy lead in small field and dominate. Gives lumps away to the jolly but think runs away with this.
Rare Ed Dunlop debut winner, so marked up last year. Starman progeny love Kempton. Form of last race at Chelmsford suggests opening mark of 77 should be exploitable if fit and ready to go. Ed Dunlop can ready them following a break and his horses tend to improve from two to three. Not the easiest race for this grade but has the most potential on paper of these IMO.
LongshotScott Missmimi landing the E/W money for you, ran a solid race.
After my one selection on Saturday won I have found two selections today
which I believe are both worth following::-
4.44 at Leicester Sea Cookie (nap) @ 100/30.
The only horse in this race which may give Sea Cookie problems is Art Lover.
The Official Rater was not as impressed with the LTO performance of Art Lover
as he was with Sea Cookie so for this reason I make the latter the selection.
5.00 at Chepstow Crimson Road @ 5/4
The only horse in this race likely to cause Crimson Road any problems is Symphony
Song who looks over priced at around 5/1. According to the RP handicapper Crimson
Road appears very well in by comparison with Symphony Song. Crimson Road does appear
to be favourably handicapped for this race and deserves to be a short price.
which I believe are both worth following::-
4.44 at Leicester Sea Cookie (nap) @ 100/30.
The only horse in this race which may give Sea Cookie problems is Art Lover.
The Official Rater was not as impressed with the LTO performance of Art Lover
as he was with Sea Cookie so for this reason I make the latter the selection.
5.00 at Chepstow Crimson Road @ 5/4
The only horse in this race likely to cause Crimson Road any problems is Symphony
Song who looks over priced at around 5/1. According to the RP handicapper Crimson
Road appears very well in by comparison with Symphony Song. Crimson Road does appear
to be favourably handicapped for this race and deserves to be a short price.
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Today I like the chances of Dance Turn in the 4.45 at Carlisle.
In both of its last two races the horse has shown improved form.
It looks to be the only horse in the race boasting this statistic.
The gelding operation upon Asia Force certainly improved its LTO
performance, but the improvement was still below that of both
Dance Turn and Taliman Time. Comparing both Dance Turn and Taliman
Time on the improvement between 2nd LTO performance and LTO
performance shows a slightly better improvement from Dance Turn
by comparison with Taliman Time. The real clincher though is that
Dance Turn showed far superior 2nd LTO figures than did Taliman Time.
In other words Dance Turn was starting from a superior positon to begin
with when comparing LTO form and its performance showed it to be a
better horse than TT.
In both of its last two races the horse has shown improved form.
It looks to be the only horse in the race boasting this statistic.
The gelding operation upon Asia Force certainly improved its LTO
performance, but the improvement was still below that of both
Dance Turn and Taliman Time. Comparing both Dance Turn and Taliman
Time on the improvement between 2nd LTO performance and LTO
performance shows a slightly better improvement from Dance Turn
by comparison with Taliman Time. The real clincher though is that
Dance Turn showed far superior 2nd LTO figures than did Taliman Time.
In other words Dance Turn was starting from a superior positon to begin
with when comparing LTO form and its performance showed it to be a
better horse than TT.
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