Holiday...

The Analyst is now on Holiday... I will be back in about two weeks... In that time make sure you get on the following;


Newbury Sat 29th Nov;

Hennessey Gold Cup - Air Force One
2ND
Long Distance Hurdle - Inglis Drever
PU
Newcastle Sat 29th Nov;

Fighting Fifth - Punjabi
WON
Good Luck & Happy Punting...

The Analyst

Friday Double...

Newbury 14:05 - Ballydub
3m, Class 2 Handicap Hurdle - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

A repeat of his gallant 2ND behind the progressive Punchestowns at Cheltenham last time will be good enough to land today's spoils in conditions that are sure to suit. Left on the same competitive mark Hobbs and Johnson can combine for another Newbury winner. (Early Price 6/4)
WON

Newbury 15:45 - Captain Americo
2m, Class 3 Maiden Hurdle - Good to Soft. Soft in Places

Not seen since finishing a decent 3rd behind I'msingingtheblues over a year ago, Andrew Turnell's yard couldn't be in better form and market confidence behind this talented 6 year old would be a good pointer to a very strong comeback run. Thrown back into a class 3 for his seasonal reappearance this gelding has the potential to be high class. (Early Price 7/1)
UP

Thursday Double...

Newbury 14:05 - Tartak
3m, Class 1 Novices' Chase - Good to Soft

(Early Price 7/2)
2ND

Newbury 15:15 - Prideus
2m, Class 3 Conditional's Handicap Hurdle - Good to Soft

(Early Price 4/1)
4TH

Friday Double...

Exeter 13:40 - Whichita Lineman
3m, Class 3 Novices' Chase - Soft, Good to Soft in Places

(Early Price 11/10)
3RD

Ascot 14:05 - Shoreacres
2m, Class 2 Introductory Hurdle - Good, Good to Soft in Places

(Early Price 11/4)
2ND

Wednesday Double...

Warwick 13:20 - Royal Kicks
2m 4f, Class 4 Handicap Chase - Soft, Good to Soft in Places

We go for Suzy Smith's 7 year old here who does does have a penalty to carry for his victory last week at Kempton, but the manner in which he won that race suggests to The Analyst that he can go in again today. Having shown promise at Plumpton the time before when he fell whilst still going well, there was no such mistake at the Sunbury track where he took command of the field and jumped well. Lets hope he does so again today! (Early Price 5/2)
2ND

Hexham 14:10 - Twelve Paces
3m, Class 3 Handicap Hurdle - Heavy

Another last time out winner who won impressively at Kelso on soft going and who has proven form at longer distances. Again he has to contend with quite a large penalty but The Analyst was quite taken by his recent victory and still relatively lowly weighted can provide the talented conditional Ryan Mania with another winner. (Early Price 15/8)
2ND

Monday Double...

Leicester 12:50 - Parlesotho
2m 4f, Class 4 Novices' Handicap Hurdle - Good

Two decent seconds in his last two outings has promoted Parlesotho to the head of the handicap in today's' opening novices' handicap hurdle at Leicester. However with the more than capable Gerard Tumelty taking off handy 3lb's, Alan Kings tough mare should easily get off the mark today and land the 1st leg of the double. (Early Price 3/1)
WON 9/2

Leicester 14:20 - Kalahari King
2m, Novices' Chase - Good

There is no doubt that Kalahari King will be suited by a step up in trip in time however with today's ground ideal and the midlands track having a stiff up-hill finish he will have the class to beat Crocodiles Rock and provide trainer Ferdy Murphy with what will be just his 2nd winner in the last 30 days. (Early Price 11/10)
WON 11/8f


DOUBLE WON 12/1

Friday Double...

Cheltenham 14:25 - Battle Cry
3m, Class 2 Graduation Chase - Soft, Good to Soft in Places

(Early Price 8/11)
2ND 8/11f

Cheltenham 16:05 - Herecomesthetruth
2m 4f, Class 2 Novices' Chase - Soft, Good to Soft in Places

(Early Price 11/10)
RO

Thursday Double...

Clonmel 14:25 - Glenfinn Captain
2m 4f, Grade 2 Chase - Heavy

(Early Price 5/2)
WON 5/2

Ludlow 16:00 - Flemingsbond
2m, Class 4 NH Flat Race - Good to Soft

(Early Price Evens)
WON 4/6f

DOUBLE WON 6/1

Monday Double...

Carlisle 13:55 - Tot O'Whiskey
2m 5f, Class 2 Graduation Chase - Heavy, Soft in Places

Early Price 15/8f
2ND

Carlisle 16:00 - Sammy Spiderman
2m, Class 5 Handicap Chase - Heavy, Soft in Places

Early Price 6/5f
RO

Friday Double...

Fontwell 13:10 - Earth Dream
2m 4f, Class 4 Novices' Hurdle - Good

You could argue that Earth Dream is a winner without a penalty judged on his first start over obstacles at Kempton almost 3 weeks ago. Unseating Ruby at the last and with Alan King's horse idling in front it may have been six of one, half a dozen of the other. Apart from the blip at the last it was an encouraging start and with a bit more cover in the field today (ran green last time) we should see the young up and coming apprentice, Harry Skelton come up with the goods today. (Early Price 13/8)
4TH

Fontwell 13:40 - Owlesbury Dream
2m 4f, Class 4 Mares' Beginners' Chase - Good

Stable had a couple of winners recently and they won this race last year. The signs are that this bay filly may be quite useful and she has reportedly jumped beautifully in her schooling, some of which AP has done. Fingers crossed for a quick fire double! (Early Price 7/4)
4TH

Wednesday Double...

Chepstow 13:30 - Hivikos
2m, Class 5 Maiden Hurdle - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

The selection has been highlighted by his trainer as his stable 'dark horse' to follow! Having not been right last season Nicholls has given him time and a breathing operation over the summer and this exciting prospect can start to repay the faith connections clearly have in him.
(Early Price Evensf)
3RD

Chepstow 14:40 - Sullumo
3m, Class 3 Handicap Hurdle - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

The trainer couldn't have got off to a better start this season, banging in the winners left right and centre! Having shown decent form in novice company last season this bay gelding looks to be progressing nicely. The form looks solid enough with Super Nick whom he beat 6 lengths two runs back coming out and winning recently. The only slight concern is the amount of weight the selection has to carry today but we'll ignore that and Sullomo can land the spoils.(Early Price 10/3)
2ND

Tuesday Double

Exeter 14:10 - Mahonia
2m 1f, Class 3 Novices' Hurdle - Good to Soft

(Early Price 4/6f)
WON

Exeter 15:10 - Oumeyade
2m 1f, Class 2 Novices' Chase - Good to Soft

(Early Price 8/11f)
WON

Uncharacteristically, un-original choices from the Analyst, but sometimes it can be foolish to ignore the obvious and with two penalty kicks being better than one, we will just back the double today and re-invest some of yesterdays winnings in a Nicholls'/Walsh Double of their own.

(Doube Early Price 2/1)

DOUBE WON 2/1

Monday Double...

Warwick 13:10 - Helium
2m, Class 4 Novices' Hurdle - Good to Soft

To hear Nick Gifford speak about the chances of his novice in the 1st at Warwick you would think he was Helium himself. Buzzing by the prospect of seeing his exciting french 3 year old turn his excellent jumping at home into a winning a debut over hurdles today we side with the promising young trainers charge and take on Art Trend who may not been seen in his best light until the spring. (Early Price 3/1)
WON 5/2


Warwick 15:10 - Officier De Reserve
3m 1f, Class 4 Novices' Hurdle - Good to Soft

Potentially a high class staying chaser, like so many of Paul Nicholls' charges this French bred 6 year old has undergone a wind operation in the close season and kicks off his 2008/2009 season over hurdles this afternoon. Thrown in on the best of his chase form today's novice hurdle at Warwick is the ideal confidence boosting start for Officer De Reserve and he will prove to strong for his modest rivals. (Early Price Evensf)
WON 6/5f


DOUBLE WON 7.8/1