Archive for ◊ February, 2011 ◊

• Friday, February 18th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Newbury where Paul Nicholls looks to defend the race he won last year with the high-class BALDING BANKER. This son of Accordion stepped up on a promising debut performance when bolting up over C&D in November last year and further improvement could see him follow up and lead the way to next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

balding banker Balding Banker 3 points Currently 11/4
15:35 Newbury
Jockey: D A Jacob
Trainer: P F Nicholls
Course : Newbury
Distance : 2m
Runners : 9
• Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Ffos Las where INVICTUS looks the one to beat for an in-form Alan King stable. He appeared to have the race at his mercy when jinking and unseating ‘Choc’ Thornton having jumped the second last (rider lost iron) at Leicester 23 days ago and he’s now effectively a winner without a penalty.

invictus Invictus 1 point Currently 9/4
14:00 Ffos Las
Jockey: R Thornton
Trainer: A King
Course : Ffos Las
Distance : 2m 4f
Runners : 15
• Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Lingfield where ERINJAY looks the one to be on now eased in grade. This son of Quinella won a Kempton claimer over a mile last month and hinted he would be worth a try over further. He was well held here last time but this looks an easier assignment and he can return to winning ways.

erinjay Erinjay 3 points Currently 5/2
15:00 Lingfield
Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Trainer: M Wigham
Course : Lingfield
Distance : 1m 2f
Runners : 5
• Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Newcastle where Gary Moore has his lad primed for a strong bid. BUNCLODY stepped up on his previous form to finish runner-up over this C&D earlier this month and there could still be a good deal of improvement to come from him so he is fancied to go one better today.

bunclody Bunclody 2 points Currently 7/4
13:40 Newcastle
Jockey: Samuel Welton (10)
Trainer: G M Moore
Course : Newcastle
Distance : 2m
Runners : 14
• Monday, February 14th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Catterick where HEAVENLY CHORUS will be fancied to complete the hat-trick today. Her two recent course wins over 2m have been impressive and stamina isn’t a concern as she did win over an extended 2m4f in her hurdling days.

heavenly chorus Heavenly Chorus 2 points E/W Currently 11/2
16:20 Catterick
Jockey: J Reveley
Trainer: K G Reveley
Course : Catterick
Distance : 2m 3f
Runners : 9
• Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Exeter where HIGHLAND VALLEY looks like he has great scope for improvement. Jack Doyle’s mount was far from disgraced in a Grade 2 contest at Cheltenham over 3m last time and, providing the drop to this trip does not catch him out, he can return to winning ways.

highland valley Highland Valley 3 points Currently 11/8
14:10 Exeter
Jockey: Jack Doyle
Trainer: Miss E C Lavelle
Course : Exeter
Distance : 2m 3f
Runners : 15
• Friday, February 11th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Wolverhampton where the handicappers may not have gotten hold of STRAVERSJOY. Reg Hollinshead’s young filly ran out an impressive winner over this C&D last week and, if she is in the same mood this evening, a 6lb penalty might not stop her from following up.

straversjoy Straversjoy 1 point E/W Currently 11/2
19:10 Wolverhampton
Jockey: G Gibbons
Trainer: R Hollinshead
Course : Wolverhampton
Distance : 1m 4f
Runners : 6
• Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Huntingdon where SILVER DOLLARS looks like he will play a big part in proceedings. This veteran grey was at the peak of his game around the turn of the year, following up a narrow Warwick win with a runaway success over this C&D. He’s up 6lb in the ratings following that latest triumph but seems to handle any ground and can complete the hat-trick.

silver dollars Silver Dollars 1 point Currently 6/1
14:10 Huntingdon
Jockey: D Jacob
Trainer: D W P Arbuthnot
Course : Huntingdon
Distance : 2m 4f
Runners : 12
• Wednesday, February 09th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Lingfield where this speedy encounter should go the way of the progressive JOE LE TAXI. The selection has mown down all opposition the last twice and although the handicapper has done his best to slam the brakes on with an 11lb rise, Mark Johnston’s gelding can progress again to score.

joe le taxi Joe Le Taxi 2 points Currently 6/4
16:10 Lingfield
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Trainer: M Johnston
Course : Lingfield
Distance : 6f
Runners : 6
• Tuesday, February 08th, 2011

Today’s tip comes from Southwell where JACKIE KIELY could be too classy for these rivals. He won this with a bit in hand last year off just 1lb lower than his current mark of 52 and, although his recent form is uninspiring, can go well today if bouncing back to his best.

jackie kiely Jackie Kiely 2 points Currently 3/1
13:45 Southwell
Jockey: Mr C Martin (5)
Trainer: R Brotherton
Course : Southwell
Distance : 1m 3f
Runners : 12