Archive for ◊ June, 2010 ◊

• Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Catterick where CATHEDRAL SPIRES looks to build on a fantastic debut LTO at York. After taking a while to get used to proceedings, he started to pick up very nicely towards the end and, if it was not for being hampered in the last furlong, would have won comfortably. A reproduction of that effort, in much weaker company, should see him win easily today.

cathedral spires Cathedral Spires 2 points Currently 7/4
15:00 Catterick
Jockey: P Makin
Trainer: J Howard Johnson
Course : Catterick
Distance : 6f
Runners : 9
• Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Brighton where NOVASTASIA drops down in trip in a bid to finish in the money. LTO at this course, the horse ran a very brave race, leading until inside the final furlong and only finishing 1 1/2 lengths from the winner. Down in trip today and with Seb Sanders to judge the pace, she has a great chance today at double figure odds.

novastasia Novastasia 2 points E/W Currently 11/1
16:30 Brighton
Jockey: S Sanders
Trainer: D K Ivory
Course : Brighton
Distance : 6f
Runners : 12
• Monday, June 28th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Pontefract where the handicapper may have cut SHEILING a break. She’s been dropped 2lbs after finishing strongly to claim 4th LTO. That was over 11 furlongs, suggesting that today’s trip of 12f will be more suitable. She’s very well bred and has a lot of past winners in her family so it wouldn’t be a shock if she improved enough to take this one today.

sheiling Sheiling 2 points win Currently 9/2
16:15 Pontefract
Jockey: T Hamilton
Trainer: R A Fahey
Course : Pontefract
Distance : 1m 4f
Runners : 10
• Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Salisbury where MISARO aims to win this race for the third year running. His form going into this race has been a bit patchy but that was also the case in previous years. 4lbs lighter than his win here last June, it would be a wonder if he wasn’t competitive today.

misaro Misaro 2 points E/W Currently 10/1
15:00 Salisbury
Jockey: David Probert
Trainer: R Harris
Course : Salisbury
Distance : 5f
Runners : 11
• Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Newmarket where the SEASONAL CROSS aims to continue her great form, despite stepping up in class. Made it three wins from last four starts when shrugging off shaky start to win with bit in hand at Bath earlier this month. She’s been upped 3lbs and this a better class of race but she looks very progressive and can score at long odds today.

seasonal cross Seasonal Cross 2 points E/W Currently 16/1
16:30 Newmarket
Jockey: Hayley Turner
Trainer: S Dow
Course : Newmarket
Distance : 1m
Runners : 11
• Friday, June 25th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Doncaster where the Kevin Ryan trained HOT SPARK returns to a track he ran a great race on last month. There is more to come from Hot Spark who beat Unshakeable Will when last seen at this track. If showing that sort of performance again here there is every chance he can improve on a decent runner-up place at Haydock last time out.

hot spark Hot Spark 2 points Currently 10/3
15:25 Doncaster
Jockey: N Callan
Trainer: K A Ryan
Course : Doncaster
Distance : 7f
Runners : 7
• Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Goodwood where SCORN looks to step up from four consecutive second placed finishes. Some horses can’t win, but they never finish out of the places. It’s unclear which category this horse falls into but while she’s in this sort of form, it could pay to stick with her. The trip isn’t a problem, neither is the ground, and the race is of a lower class than the one she almost landed LTO. Despite the price being prohibitive, backing her to finish in the top two is still a good bet.

scorn Scorn 2 points E/W Currently 11/8
14:35 Goodwood
Jockey: William Buick
Trainer: J H M Gosden
Course : Goodwood
Distance : 1m 4f
Runners : 6
• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Kempton where SPEED DATING looks to chalk up a quick fire win before being reassessed. This horse goes very well on the all-weather, winning two out of his last four and coming second in the others. Traditionally he travels very well throughout the race before swooping late to claim the spoils. The front running Grey Granite should set a good pace and enable jockey Seb Sanders to time his run to perfection.

speed dating Speed Dating 2 points win Currently 5/4
20:50 Kempton
Jockey: S Sanders
Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott
Course : Kempton
Distance : 1m 4f
Runners : 10
• Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Brighton where OCEAN COUNTESS looks to continue her fantastic course record. Out of six appearances here she has won four and placed in the other two. LTO she ran a strong race but had to settle for 3rd, but still kept today’s market rival Choreography behind. That horse carries a 6lb penalty today and, in a weaker race, Julia Feilden’s filly is expected to get back to winning ways.

ocean countess Ocean Countess 3 points win Currently 9/4
15:00 Brighton
Jockey: Catherine Gannon
Trainer: Miss J Feilden
Course : Brighton
Distance : 7f
Runners : 10
• Monday, June 21st, 2010

Today’s tip comes from Windsor where SHESELLS SEASHELLS has a great chance in her first handicap. A ready winner LTO at Yarmouth where she made a late charge to lead at the post, today’s step up in trip looks well within her scope. Has pedigree which suggests 1m 2f will be a good distance and the booking of Dettori signifies that Michael Bell means business today.

shesells seashells Shesells Seashells 2 points win Currently 11/4
18:40 Windsor
Jockey: L Dettori
Trainer: M L W Bell
Course : Windsor
Distance : 1m 2f
Runners : 13