gingerprince

(I've been trying to detatch myself emotionally from the decision whether to back Striding Edge tonight @ Kempton.  This disappointment of missing out on the 9/1 last week, is still niggling at me, but I have to remain focused on the facts.  I've clearly thought for some time that Striding Edge was on a mark he's more than capable on, and with only the 6lb penalty today I still feel it's a good mark.  The trainer obviously feels it's still a good mark, sending him out before the handicapper can assess him.  He likes Kempton (not all horses do), the extra furlong tonight will suit, and now I find myself with a higher opinion of the jockey though I still question previous rides, given the transformation last week).  We'll take our chances and back him tonight.

Three selections today:

Bangor-on-Dee

3.25pm Global Power
1pt Each Way bet
Current Betfair price: 36.0
Best available elsewhere:  25/1 (Bet365, BetVictor, Stan James)

4:55pm Fishoutofwater
1.5pt Each Way bet
Current Betfair price: 6.4
Best available elsewhere:  6/1 (sportingbet)


Kempton

8.05pm Striding Edge
2pt Win bet
Current Betfair price: 5.2
Best available elsewhere:  4/1 (widely available)


Thanks,
Sir Tip

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Current Overall 2012 position: -2.8% Yield (from 160 bets)
2012 Q1 position: currently Yield -2.8% (from 160 bets)

* each way bets are recorded as two bets, one for the win, and one for the place *
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Final Overall 2011 position: 18% Yield (from 701 bets)
note: Final 2011 Q4 Yield will be published in Q1 2012, but current figures
are available on request
Detailed summary of 2011 will also be available shortly