Friday Double...

York 14:45 - Viva Ronaldo
5f, Class 3 Maiden Stakes - Good

Viva Ronaldo is a confident selection in the 2ND race at York, and looks as though he we will take all the beating after a impressive start at Chester in early May. The form has been boosted by the fact that the horse he beat 2 1/2l's into third, Fivefootnumberone, has since come out and won impressively at Haydock. Richard Fahey, knows the time of day when it comes to his 2 year old's, and Paul Hanagan can do the steering to get us off to a flyer. (Early Price 13/8)
2ND

Goodwood 16:45 - Crystal Gazer
7f, Class 4 Handicap - Soft

Not disgraced when only beaten a short distance in a class 3 event last time out, Crystal Gazer looks to be off "too low a mark" to miss on his return to the turf and with Hannon & Hughes teaming up this is the one to be on! A former course and separated distance winner, The Analyst is confident he can combine those two today and land the odds at a very healthy price. (Early Price 4/1)
UP

Thursday E/W Double...

Ayr 17:20 - Richardthesecond - E/W
5f, Class 5 Handicap - Good to Firm

Seb Saunders looks to have been well placed again by his agent with what looks an interesting ride in the lucky last at Ayr. Getting the leg up for the third time in Richardthesecond's career he was a decent 2ND on him last time out at Kempton and looks well treated for a return to the turf in conditions he should relish. Well drawn on the inside, I expect him to be popped out and ridden handy in a race that looks taylor made for him to break his maiden duck. (Early Price 6/1)
UP 9/2

Sandown 19:15 - Allegretto - E/W
Class 1, 2m Listed Stakes (Group 2) - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

Winner of this race last year, Michael Stoute will have Allegretto tuned up for his reappearance and looks the one that will take all the beating in tonight's Group 2. Happy to take on the favourite, Royal And Regal who was involved in a tough race at York just 13 days ago and although is progressing well, is said to bypass the Gold Cup this year as still being slightly weak behind. A C&D winner in very similar conditions Allegretto is given the confident nod, under the Champion Jock. (Early Price 9/2)
UP 3/1

Wednesday Double...

Great Leighs 14:30 - Lord of the Reins
5f, Class 4 Handicap - Standard

Well we are off to Great Leighs for the first time so fingers crossed The Analyst can come up with the goods! And there is no better place to start than the first race where James Given's gelding sets the standard. Second last time out at Goodwood in a class 3, Lord of the Reins produced a fine run against some well established individuals and before that proved he handles todays track and conditions by winning at Great Leighs itself. Some of the challengers have a chance on old form, but look out of sorts at the moment so stick with the selection to get us off to a flyer! (Early Price 2/1)
3RD 7/2F

Out paced early on, Lord of the Reins was doing his best work late on yet could never get to pillar to post winner Almaty Express, under Daryl Holland who now has the privilege of being the first winner at Great Leighs at a public meeting.

Beverley 20:35 - Just Lille
1m 1f, Class 4 Handicap - Good to Firm, Good in Places

Ran up a four timer this time last year including a C&D win so no problems concerning the conditions of the race. She does have to race of a 4lb higher mark than her last win but that was in a better grade and with the slight drop back in trip and a stiffer course expect a bold showing. (Early Price 7/2)
WON 11/4F

Comfortable win for our selection seeing off the progressive Speedy Sam by 1 1/4l's. Royston French, put Just Lille in the perfect position through out the race and pulled her out to drive her home in the final furlong.

Tuesday Double...

Welcome back after another typically wet, English bank holiday. Here's looking forward to some better weather and some better results to end May on a high!

Chepstow 14:20 - Penny's Gift
5f, Class 5 Maiden Stakes - Soft

The rain in Wales has got into the ground and that ultimately means that the track will ride testing at Chepstow today. Kingswinford, sets the standard here having been 2ND in a Class 2 last time out, however that was only 3 days ago, and there seems to be a hint of desperation in running him again so soon in ground that isn't sure to suit. Penny's Gift, represents the ever green Richard Hannon yard and staying on in a Class 3 over this trip last time is taken to come on massively for that experience and can land the odds with the talented Dane O'Neill on board. (Early Price 5/2)
WON 11/4

Decent ride from Dane O'Neill as he had to keep the green running Penny's Gift upto her work, however this likeable filly is certainly talented and is on her way to Royal Ascot for a crack at the Queen Mother.


Leicester 15:30 - Is It Me
1m 3f, Class 5 Handicap - Good

2ND over course and distance in Aug 07, off a mark of 72, Is It Me, looks very much the one to be on today with many of his rivals having question marks over their form and whether or not they will stay this demanding trip. An interesting jockey booking in Ted Durcan is another positive and the Analyst gives this one the confident nod, at a really healthy price. (Early Price 7/2)
UP 3/1

Positively ridden by Ted Durcan, Is It Me led for the majority of the way before folding tamely and finishing out the back in a poor looking race at Leicester.

Friday Double...

Newmarket 16:05 - Big Noise
7f, Class 3 Handicap - Good to Firm

After a frustrating week we turn to "Fantastic Friday" to boost the profit margins and land a much needed double. We start with a what the Analyst thinks is a horse to follow in 2008. Big Noise comes from the UN-fashionable yard of Dr. J D Scargill, however with 3 wins in his first 5 starts (second twice) and with Richard Hughes booked this 4 year old looks to prove his ability up in class today. A winner over C&D last summer, he sets the standard in a good looking race. (Early Price 7/4)
3RD 6/4F

Newcastle 16:30 - Prince Kalamoun
7f, Class 5 Handicap - Good to Firm, Firm in Places

This looks a straight fight between our selection Prince Kalamoun & Sylvias Grove, in a race that wont take much winning. 2ND on his last two outings Prince Kalamoun was beaten 3l's by the progressive Tajweed at Musselburgh and the front two pulled 10l's clear of the 3rd. A repeat of that should be good enough and the formerly mentioned Carroll trained filly may have to again settle for being a bridesmaid, rather than the bride. (Early Price 3/1)
4TH 10/3F

Thursday Double...

Goodwood 16:00 - Summer Winds
1m 3f, Class 4 Handicap - Good to Firm

Jamie Spencer gets the leg up on Summer Winds today and hopes to make it 2 from 3 on the chestnut gelding. Lightly raced, and progressive enough over these longer trips the selection looks to confirm the form at Salisbury form last time out with Trianon and get the better of the Richard Hannon trained, Forget It, whom despite is in-different form so far is a hot favourite for today's contest. (Early Price 7/2)
2ND 7/2F

Haydock 16:10 - Major Magpie
1m, Class 3 Handicap - Good to Firm

One for sorrow? Let's hope not! Eight for a wish! Well it's drawn 8, so lets "wish" that wins by 10ls! That's enough of that old superstition, Major Magpie has the form in the book and an impressive C&D win under his belt making this consistent 6 year old the one to beat today! With question marks about all the other runners, Philip Makin gets the leg up on the bay gelding that I expect to fly home in front! (Early Price 9/4f)
UP 5/2F

Wednesday Double...

Goodwood 14:50 - Whistledownwind
1m 3f, Class 1 (listed) - Good to Firm, Firm in places

This colt by Danehill Dancer has clearly improved from 2 to 3 as shown by last time outs effort. Narrowly going down by a neck in a classic trial at Sandown to the game Centennial, Whistledownwind was staying on nicely up the hill so there should be no problems regarding the extra furlong today. The closest opposition to the selection, City Leader and Scintillo have it all to prove after being beaten some distance in group 3 and 1 company respectively. (Early Price 7/4f)
4TH 5/4F

Goodwood 15:25 - Dove Cottage
1m 4f, Class 4 Handicap - Good to Firm, Firm in places

The Analyst feels that course form is crucial here at Goodwood and so that is partly the reason for the selection in the second leg of the double. A winner last time out at the course, Dove Cottage destroyed his field showing a great attitude to gallop on and win by a tidy 4 1/2 lengths. He is on a career high mark but the form of the rest of the field doesn't amount to much so I take our man to notch up another win. (Early Price 4/1)
UP 11/4F

Tuesday Double...

Musselburgh 15:40 - Kasumi
1m, Class 4 Fillies' Handicap - Good to Firm, Good in Places

Justifiably so, Kasumi carries top weight in the 15:40 and sets the standard in a race where she should take all the beating. The chestnut mare will be a strip fitter for her last outing when she was a close up second to the mighty impressive Baharah. Dropping down in class and with Travis Block taking off a handy 3lb's she is taken to get the better of the Kieran Ryan trained Cha Cha Cha.
WON 1/2F

Well you wouldn't have got rich backing the selection at sp but she got the job done, just by a neck! Always towards the front and up with the pace Kasumi was ridden along about 3f from the finish and you sensed alarm bells were ringing, however stamina kicked in in the final furlong and we just got there!


Beverley 15:50 - Princess Cocoa
1m, Class 3 Handicap - Good to Firm

Richard Fahey saddles the progressive Princess Cocoa, who looks to exploit a low weight in ideal conditions and take the class 3 event at Beverley. More famed for her exploits on the all-weather, this tough mare never runs a bad race and will handle the ground on a track that she has previously won on. Yes One, is the main rival to beat, however the colt is stepping up in class and is not yet proven at a mile.
3RD 11/4

You have to say that the winner was mighterly impressive. The official margin was 6l! We were up there after the first furlong and that was that, staying on at the one pace to get 3rd.

Monday Double...

Bath 15:00 - Spring Dream
1m 5f, Class 5 Fillies' Handicap - Good to Firm

Another Alan King runner on the flat, and come 15:05 I expect it will be another good priced winner. 2ND behind Rose Row last time out Spring Dream is 4lb better off for a 1 & 1/2l defeat at the same course 20 days ago. However today's step up in trip as well as the shift in the weights will make this tough mare very hard to beat, and I take her to get revenge in what looks like a two runner race. (Early Price 11/8)
1ST 6/4F

Patiently ridden by Richard Hughes, the experienced Irish Jockey over came traffic problems to get his mount up by a cosy 1/2l. Always travelling well, Spring Dream looked the likely winner as the gap came just in time for him to quicken and take the spoils. Today's victory meant back to back victories in the same race for this tough stayer.

Windsor 19:40 - Killcara Boy
1m 3f, Class 4 Handicap - Good to Firm

The only distance winner in the field, The Henry Candy trained Killcara Boy looks a to be a tough nut to crack in this evenings Class 4 staying event. An impressive winner last time out when he had to battle to see off the gutsy Special Reserve, those two pulled 5l's clear of the 3rd. With question marks about the trip and the ground for most of the others I expect this improving 3 year old to take all the beating tonight. (Early Price 7/2)
4TH 4/1

Leading for the majority of the way, Killcara Boy looked at one stage to have run the finish out of his opponents however as he began to tire he was bumped and carried right by the eventual winner, Inventor. Probably just beaten at the time, there was no bell from the stewards room and Brian Meehans colt kept the race.

Friday Double...

Newbury 14:50 - Kotsi
1m 2f, Class 1 Listed Race - Good to Firm

It's interesting that Jamie Spencer is at Newbury today rather than booked to ride at York, so the mission is to find his best chance of a winner and lump on. That looks to be in the shape of Kotsi in the Class 1, Listed race at 14:40. Impressive on debut last year, this classy filly followed up with a magnificent 2ND behind the Aiden O'Brien trained Spacious at Doncaster. Not disgraced when showing up for a long time at Ascot in a Class 1, in September, Kotsi is taken to improve this term and be hard to beat with today's step up in trip in her favour. (Early Price 7/4)
2ND 9/4

York 15:45 - Rash Judgement
5f, Class 3 Handicap - Good to Firm

Rash Judgement is an interesting type that should really have more black type against its name than it actually does. An excellent 2ND and 3rd behind Generous Thoughts & Corrybrough respectively gives our selection a massive chance in an easier looking handicap today. A horse that ideally would be suited by 5 and a 1/2 furlongs, looks to have been placed in the right race, with guaranteed early pace on, watch out for Ryan Moore bringing his charge home late and fast to steal the prize. (Early Price 9/4)

UP 7/4F

Thursday Double...

For most today is the first day of the summer. Why? Well it's the first day, of the first test at Lords. And what does that mean? Rain!! After days of uninterrupted sunshine the cricketing gods have frowned upon the inclusion of Jimmy Anderson for the fit again Matthew Hoggard and decided that no play will be likely today. Then lets at least thank the heavens for the grace of sunshine in the north of the country and the blessing that is day two of the May meeting at York.

York 15:45 - Benandonner
1m, Class 3 Memorial Stakes - Good to Firm

The Analyst is very sweet on a talented horse called Lang Shining who runs in the 15:10 at York today. With a over night non-runner and the real lack of opposition in the field, Sir Michael Stoutes 4 year old is currently trading at 4/6. Trying to avoid putting up any selections at odds-on, and although I fully expect this horse to win I really only mention the above charge to boost the credentials of our selection in the 15:45. Benandonner, finished a close 2nd behind Lang Shining at Newbury last time. The front two pulled well clear of high class Zaahid who has since franked the form by beating 21 rivals home in a class 2 at Ascot. Happy to take on Charlie Farnsbarns today, who only raced once as a 3 year old and has fitness to prove in what will be a helter-skelter 1m on very decent ground, get on the Richard Fahey trained Benandonner to get the double off to a flyer. (Early Price 2/1)
2ND 7/4F

Staying on like a train, our selections efforts inside the final furlong just couldn't be carried out all the way to the line and he eventually went down by a frustrating short head. This is def. a miler for the note book though and Benandonner is a tough horse who will his fair share of races this year.

Newmarket 20:00 - Moyenne Corniche
1m, Class 3 Conditions Stakes - Good to Firm

Godolphin had a decent winner at York yesterday and that may just be the start of their summer, with the promise of lots of Royal Blue winning on the British tracks this year. However The Analyst will take on the American bread 3 year old (Fateh Field) today and side with good old Geoff Wragg and his runner Moyenne Corniche. Immediately drawn to the eye catching jockey booking, (Ryan Moore) I was really taken by his Newbury win when he pulled 4l's clear of a quality maiden field over today's distance, in April last year. Very highly thought of at home and sure to progress as a 3 year old, I am backing Geoff to get off the mark for the 08 season at HQ tonight! (Early Price 3/1)
2ND 5/2

Denied by an 18/1 shock as Ralph Beckett's aptly named Without A Prayer, stayed on gamely enough to deny our selection and provide the double with a dose of frustrating seconditis!! Another one to keep an eye on, Moyenne Croniche will improve for the run.

Wednesday E/W Double...

York 13:40 - Supaseus E/W
1m 2f, Class 2 Handicap - Good to Firm

Tough and consistent, Supaseus ran well in defeat last time out when 4th at Newmarket behind the high class Proponet. A strip fitter after that and with Hughie Morrisons charges running so well, I can see the step up to 10f and the return to a smaller field all in his favour and he will take all the beating today. (Early Price 9/1)
3RD 9/1

Not a bad run for our money! Always up with the early pace jockey Steve Drowne has Supaseus in a lovely position running 3rd along the rail. With around 2f to go you thought there was a chance but the selection just didn't quite quicken and a 1l 3rd is where we stayed.

York 15:10 - Haatef E/W
6f, Class 1(Group 2) Duke of York Stakes - Good to Firm

Unbeaten over 6f the high class Haatef, looks to build on his reputation as a 3 year old and improve even further this year. Going well fresh, and with trip and ground ideal Kevin Prendergasts charge looks to be off a favourable mark and sets the standards today. At an each-way price this is too good an opportunity not to get on! (Early Price 7/1)
UP 8/1

Held up for much of the contest Haatef moved well throughout the race and stayed on eyecatchingly into 5th. Taking on a couple of older types this was no discrace at all and I expect the Hamdan Al Maktoum colt to figure highly this year.

Tuesday Double...

Brighton 16:10 - Summer of Love
1m 3f, Class 5 Handicap - Good to Firm, Firm in Places

Alan King is a trainer who has had the most amazing 12 months, more famous for the relentless winners he turns out over sticks, he had his first group winner on the flat at the end of April and looks to have a live chance with the aptly named Summer of Love today. Having his first run on flat for the Barbury Castle based trainer, this consistent filly who was formerly with Paul Cole, looks to be off a favourable mark and comes here fresh after decent efforts over jumps this spring. Receiving 10lb from the top weight, this looks one get on and get the double off to a flyer. (Early Price 5/1)
WON 5/2F

Backed off the boards all day, the money was on and the selection didn't let us down, galloping relentlessly to a 2l winning margin.


Southwell 16:50 - Masai Moon
7f, Class 4 Handicap - Standard

The Millman father and son combination, team up together today on the consistent Masai Moon. Their tough gelding is making it's all-weather debut, however if handling the track (Trainer thinks he will) then he has an outstanding chance of landing the odds today. Having been plying his trade at a higher grade, Masia Moon is kept in class 4 today after finishing a close 4th at Leicester last time out. With Milman Jnr. taking off a handy 5lbs this looks the perfect opportunity for the our selection to strike. (Early Price 9/4)
WON 11/4F


Taking to the all-weather like a proverbial duck to water, Masia Moon galloped his rivals into the ground to score by an impressive margin. Still off a reasonable mark and with the youngster on board taking off a valuable 5lb, there are more victories in, this tough geldings locker.

DOUBLE WON 18/1

Monday Double...

Yarmouth 15:30 - Missioner
1m, Class 3 Maiden Stakes - Good to Firm

Mark Johnston's inmate ran in two decent maidens last year and gave the impression that he would be better over a further distance in time. He showed good battling qualities in each of his races as invariably the trainer's runners do. Now taking a huge step down in class The Analyst expects this bay colt to open his account in style at Yarmouth today. (Early Price 7/4)
2ND 7/4F

Leading the field and looking strong, Missioner ran one paced when others seemed to quicken and was headed just over 1f out. Rallying again close home he eventually finishes a close up 2nd in another promising, but slightly frustrating effort.

Windsor 18:55 - Metropolitan Man
1m, Class 1 Extrabet Stakes - Good to Firm

Well what can you say about this consistent son of Dr Fong. Always knocking on the door but never quite getting his head in front where it matters. This has partly been down to not much luck in running as was advertised last time out at Sandown where he ran really well behind Major Cadaux and Rob Roy. That is easily good enough form to win this event and hopefully reward his connections. (Early Price 9/4)
3RD 15/8F

Well Backed before the off, Metropolitan Man never lived up to the pre-race confidence and finished a tame 3rd behind the tough Ordnance Row. 5th in higher quality race behind Cesare at Ascot last time, Richard Hannons Gelding stayed on strongly to win by a cosy 1/2l.

Saturday Double...

Lingfield 14:40 - Look Here
1m 3f, Class 1 Listed Oaks Trial Stakes - Good to Firm

Trials day at Lingfield on the turf and first we start with the girls and the Ralph Beckett trained Look Here. Related to last years winner out of the same yard, Ralph knows the time of day when it comes to high class fillies. Taking on the previously tipped up Jazz Jam (part of the 33/1 double) and the Aiden O'Brien trained Ice Queen, Look Here is potentially high class and looks the one to beat. With just one run last year, she was mightily impressive when landing a maiden at Salisbury by 2/12 lengths from Doctor Fremantle... Hmmm where have I heard that name before? (Click form tag below to find out) (Early Price 11/4f)
2ND 2/1

Allowed a soft lead and to set a pedestrian pace Miracle Seeker, quickened from the front and won by 3/4l to our selection, a staying on Look Here. There was never enough pace in the race for Seb Saunders mount to quicken from and this was a trappy affair where very few got in to the contest.

Lingfield 15:10 - Alessandro Volta
1m 3f, Class 1 Group 3, Derby Trial Stakes - Good to Firm

The turn of the colts and a small but talanted field have been assembled for this interesting trial. Even before Luca Cumani's colt was withdrawn due to the ground, The Analyst was drawn to the Aiden O'Brien trained Alessandro Volta. An impressive winner on firm ground at the end of last season, there were excuses at Leopardstown last time when the saddle slipped at Jockey Johnny Murtagh was just a passenger for the majority of the trip. Happy to take on the improving Campanologist until Saeed sin Suroor's charges start winning, we side with Alessandro Volta even at the shortened overnight price. (Early Price 13/8)
WON 6/4F

Wandering around like a punch drunk boxer, Alessandro Volta seemed to get at least the 1m 4f, on offer today and may even prove to be another strong stayer for the O'Brien yard. Another messy affair, where they crawled early on and sprinted up the home straight, this looked a fairly weak Derby trial and and I'm not sure it will shake up the Ante Post market too much.

Friday E/W Double...

Chester 14:45 - Red Gala E/W
1m 5f, Class 1 Ormonde Stakes - Good to Firm

Sir Michael Stoute knows what it takes to win this race and looks to follow up his 2007 success with a repeat in 2008 with Red Gala. With the perfect jockey on board (Jamie Spencer) this tough 5 year old will relish the firmer ground and the extra furlong on offer today. Certain to run his race and with some of his rivals likely to cut each others throats up front, I can see a classic Spencer ride bringing our selection through late and fast to at least make the frame.
4TH 9/2

The Analyst never comes on here and bemoans the fact that we were "un-lucky" or we "should have won" we just tell it exactly as it is. "We should have won it!" NO... Macartur is an extremely talented if a some what temperamental beast, "un-lucky?" Well maybe a tad, but these things can happen in such tough races. Staying on at the end much like we forecast, Red Gala was wound up to make a charge 2 out, but met traffic problems and didn't get going until it was too late. The winner is class, but Red Gala is a decent yardstick too and will win his fair share of races this season.


Chester 15:15 - Rose Siog E/W
5f, Class 2 Handicap - Good to Firm

Rose Siog was the model of consistency last year only finishing out of the frame once in 5 starts. A very decent 3rd of 16 behind Mey Blossom (6lbs better of with the winner today) on her reappearance in 2008, Richard Fahey's charge looks well treated to run another solid race. With the ground (won one firm ground at Musselburgh last August) and trip ideal, and a return to a smaller field in her favour, this all adds up to make our selection the one to beat.
UP 11/2

Another hard luck story? No, beaten over 7l's tells us what we need to know, but this was a muddling affair and Rose Siog was sent very wide when trying to get in the mixer. Look busy was the surprise 16/1 winner of a race that wasn't a classic by any stretch of the imagination.

Thursday Double...

Goodwood 14:30 - Doughnut
5f, Class 2 Conditions Stakes - Good

MMMMMmmm Doughnuts... The 2 Richards combine to attempt to hit another "Homer" and grab the 14:30 Conditional Stakes at Goodwood. Hughes and Hannon team up with the wonderfully named Doughnut, whose impressive display on debut at Folkestone in April means this filly is one to keep an eye on this year. Very decent on the clock in less than ideal ground, she beat a decent yard stick in Riflessione by a short head and is very much the one to beat today. (Early Price 7/4)
3rd 6/4F

After getting a very clean start, Doughnut took a keen hold and was surprisingly restrained by Richard Hughes. Allowing Icesolator to get first run, our selection never quickened when asked and finished a frustrating 3l's back in 3rd.

Chester 14:45 - Doctor Freemantle
1m 4f, Group 3 Chester Vase - Good to Firm, Good in Places

A winner on good to firm ground last year and with today's step up in distance Doctor Freemantle looks to have everything in his favour to run a massive race. Sir Michael Stoutes 3 year olds are a force to be reckoned with and with Ryan Moore up, you just have to get on. Progressive as a two year old, K. Abdulla's bay colt would have made a winning start to 2008 if she hadnt have run into the high class, Bronze Cannon. (Early Price 7/4)
WON 11/8F

Impressive performance from an impressive colt that must surely now go to Epsom? A 1/2l victory doesn't sound that great, but when our selection missed the break, was anchored last for a long time and then came through traffic to get a run up the inside, this was a performance to enjoy. Add that to the fact that the front two pulled 5l's clear of the well thought of Pampas Cat, then today's second All the Aces might also be one to put in the notebook.

Wednesday Double...

Chester 13:45 - Doncaster Rover
5f, Class 2 Conditional Stakes - Good, Good to Soft in Places

Doncaster Royal, made an impressive start to her career when a very decent 2nd of 19 at Doncaster in March. Travelling strongly that day, the bay colt clocked a very reasonable time and looks the type to improve from the experience. Well drawn and with plenty early speed, Dettori's mount is taken to get the better of the hat-trick seeking She's a Shaw Thing.
WON 3/1

Always up with the pace as you have to be at Chester, Frankie Dettori set the bay colt alight with 1f to go and that was that! The favourite never struck a blow and Aspin Darlin who started very slowly stayed on nicely for 2nd.

Chester 14:15 - Sugar Mint
1m 3f, Class 1 Cheshire Oaks - Good, Good to Soft in Places

Sugar Mint, fits the bill of a type likely to progress as a 3 year old and provide Barry Hills with yet another winner of this race. The Lambourn based trainer thrives at this meeting and with a 20% strike rate in the last 14 days, this looks another one to be on! Decent form as a 2 year old, (2l's 4th behind the 1000 Guineas 2nd Spacious) this filly was given a confidence boosting start at Bath this term and should take all the beating today.
2ND 5/2

Held up for most of the race, Sugar Mint was always in touch with the leaders travelling well. He was sent about doing his business with just under 2f to go and at that point kicked clear, however Mr. Murtagh had his say in this as Sail made stealthy headway with 1f to go and picked up our selection in some style. Sugar Mint reportadly, swallowed her tounge late on in the contest probably putting pay to any chance she had. Sail could be a filly of some potential and both her and Sugar Mint will now head to the Oaks at Epsom, just this time our selection will wear a tounge-tie.

Tuesday Double...

Chepstow 16:10 - Mega Watt
1m, Class 4 Handicap - Good to Soft, Good in Places

Mega Watt looks to have got in off a very decent mark for his handicap bow and looks a potentially smart type over this kind of trip. William Jarvis is famed for getting this type off the mark in such handicaps and with Alan Munro booked everything looks in the selections favour today. Staying on a decent 2nd behind the Barry Hills trained Thannaan last time looked a decent performance as the front two pulled 6l's clear of the third. A repeat of that should be good enough to get the better of the highly tried Last of The Line, who maybe next best. (Early Price 5/2)
WON 13/8F

The money was down and the selection obliged, with a tight finish that provided plenty of excitement. Alan Munro's worth was seen to full affect when encouraging his mount to pass the gutsy Bere Davis by the shortest of short heads.

Kelso 17:20 - Mirage Dore
2m 2f, Class 3 Handicap Hurdle - Good to Soft, Good in Places

The more than capable Rosie Davidson, takes off a more than handy 3lb's from the top weight Mirage Dore in today's lucky last at Kelso. The Lucinda Russell trained gelding looks a class apart in today's field and is taken to notch the hat-trick today. After a decent start to his jumping career, Mirage Dore looks set for a fruitful summer campaign and is a versatile type to keep an eye on. Forecast 6/4 overnight, the 3/1 on offer this morning is just too big to miss! (Early Price 7/2)
3RD 11/4f

Held up and travelling well for the most part Mirage Dore couldn't quite stay on up the home straight when asked for one final effort. With three in a line jumping the last, Rosie Davidson switched her mount to the rails to try and sneak up the inside, however she was eventually out-stayed by the gutsy Tartan Snow.

Friday Double...

Lingfield 15:40 - Ceremonial Jade
7f, Class 2 Handicap - Standard

Trainer, Marco Botti has burst onto the British flat racing scene and with 14 winners already this campaign he looks well set to continue making a name for himself at Lingfield today. He saddles the highly consistent Ceremonial Jade, who looks ideally weighted to get off the mark this season. I am happy to take on the Richard Hannon trained Edge Closer, as he steps up to 7 furlongs for the first time and John Gosden's, Transcend who may just give our selection most to do, however up in the weights and in class he is worth watching for the time being. (Early price 9/2)
WON 11/4F


A classy performance and a classy ride meant that our selection got home in-front and scored by an impressive 2 1/4l's. Seb Sanders quite often doesn't get the credit he deserves, labeled a "workman-like" rider, he showed Patience and a touch of class aboard Ceremonial Jade, to bring her from last to first and blitzed this talented field. Backed in from 9/2 into 11/4 this was a tip not to be missed.

Lingfield 16:10 - Mr Aviator
1m 2f, Class 2 Handicap - Standard

This should be a penalty kick Mr Aviator sent out for the in-form combination of Hannon and Hughes. A decent C&D winner last time out, over the tough Luberon he is taken to give away 8lb's to the Mark Johnson trained, Pinch of Salt and at a shades of odds against, this is too good an opportunity to miss. (Early Price 5/4)
2ND 11/10F

Staying on well in the final furlong Mr Aviator unfortunately just left his charge a little too late and was never going to get on terms with the eventual winner, Watamu. 2nd over 1m 3f, a couple of starts ago, could mean we see another step up in trip for this talented bay colt, before he gets his head in-front again.