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...

Hereford 14:40 - City Affair
2m 3f, Class 4 Beginners' Chase - Good, Good to Soft in places

An interesting little heat that The Analyst hopes can go the way of Tim Vaughan's runner. Second last time out behind the talented Desert Quest, City Affair jumped and travelled beautifully throughout and was making good headway towards the end of the race until not quickening on the run in. Previous experience counts for a great deal in these types of races so I take the selection to get the better of Oh Crick from the powerful Alan King yard this time around.

3RD 5/2

Redcar 16:30 - Tajweed

1m 2f, Class 4 Handicap - Soft

Eany meany miny mo, which Mark Johnston horse will go past the post first! Well that was rubbish, it didn't rhyme but hey, who cares as long as the Hamdam Al Maktoum colours are in front. With two runs under his belt this spring the son of Pivotal appears to be improving nicely. A typical gutsy performance is what you come to expect from the trainers runners and he didn't disappoint last time out getting back up in the final furlong to score by 3l. On jockey bookings you would have to say that Tajweed is the second string, but we'll take our chance today.

WON 6/5F