Results for tag: Epsom
Posted by:
Betting.Betfair
on Jun 1, 2012 at 08:35:25 AM
Out of bed at 5am and on the road from Lancashire to Epsom by 5:30. Well, that's the plan for Friday morning and there is plenty to mull over on the journey.
First, why do Godolphin not seem to realise that the problem within their vast, sprawling empire simply doesn't lie with jockeys?
Second, is it time that Coolmore started emulating the Vatican by issuing a puff of white smoke from the Ballydoyle chimney in order to herald the final revelation of eagerly awaited running and riding plans?
And third, what will win the featured Investec Oaks at 16:05?
On balance, I suspect that The Fugue is the one to focus on at the top end of the market with Shirocco Star appealing as a lively type among the longshots.
It's hard to predict who will go off favourite between The Fugue and...
Posted by:
Betting.Betfair
on May 30, 2012 at 10:36:40 AM
In writing these blogs, I have tried to encourage a sceptical, or even mildly contrarian, viewpoint in my reader(s).
It is not so much a case of "if you say white, then I will say black" as "if you say white, then I feel compelled to point out that white is in fact several other colours combined into one" (thanks go to Isaac Newton for that particular insight).
Therefore, if you have been paying attention, you should have little difficulty in answering the following question: "is Camelot a good bet at around 1.75 for The Derby at Epsom?". A clue: the answer is not "yes".
It is almost certainly true that Camelot is the likeliest winner of racing's Blue Riband. He is an unbeaten classic winner, likely to be suited by the longer trip of Saturday's race, and his 11 rivals include four...