NH BIG RACE H'CAPS 2013-14.

A fair few of the field like to either set the pace or race prominently so although it's not going to be a mud slog i feel stamina will play it's part.
CHAMPION COURT will like the ground and i can see him running a sound race but i feel 1 or 2 are better handicapped than him.
RAJHANI EXPRESS normally needs a run and the jockey is a big minus for me - good dentist though.
On the face of it this seems a strange race for BATTLE GROUP to take part in.Although 3m over hurdles is more his come of tea if he is fit for this and doesn't get outpaced he will be staying on strongly .
The connections of TAP NIGHT are taking a familiar route with TAP NIGHT .2nd at Carlisle and looks reasonably handicapped and McCoy an obvious plus.
BALLYNAGOUR is the enigma in the race for me. Very impressive at Warwick before going out like a light at Cheltenham. Would prefer softer going and although connections respected in this race i will pass him over.
Last year's 3rd NADIYA DE LA VEGA still looks well handicapped to me despite winning a good race in Ireland last season. She is a little unpredictable but if in the mood could go well again.

BETS

BATTLE GROUP 1pt Win & Place

TAP NIGHT 1pt win

NADIYA DE LA VEGA 1pt win.

TOTAL STAKES: 4pts.

RACE 2.

A very good turnout with a mix of promising youngsters and older handicappers.
TRUSTAN TIMES took this last year and after a nice blow out at Wetherby is respected . A combination of a higher mark and others better handicapped may prove too much this time around.
TWO ROCKERS is a c-d winner and did nothing wrong last season. Ran ok at Cheltenham on final start and looks to have more to offer this season.
MASTER OF THE SEA is 4 from 11 and is another who could prove dangerous even off this mark.
GENREY CHAMBERLIN started off well last season before blowing out at Cheltenham and Aintree.Connections respected but not sure if he is off a winning mark for this.
GUILINBURSTI comes here with trainer flying. Easy victory last time out and another you couldn't rule out in a wide open contest.
ELY BROWN is another to consider . 7LB claimer on board but overall profile not quite convincing to me.
The Reveley pair CROWNING JEWEL and NIGHT IN MILAN warrant respect .The former is pretty consistent and looks to hold a fair e/w chance whilst NIGHT IN MILAN at the foot of the handicap with B. Hughes in the saddle also looks one to watch out for. Blinkers on today and 10-3 to carry on this soft ground.

BETS

TWO ROCKERS 1PT WIN

NIGHT IN MILAN 1PT WIN

TOTAL STAKES : 2PTS.

RACE 3. [ No time for a write -up this week - have a plane to catch!

BETS

OUR FATHER 2PTS
HIGHLAND LODGE 1PT
CLOUDY TOO 1PT.

TOTAL STAKES 4PTS.

RACE 4. [Still on holiday so no time to post a write up]

BETS

ACROSS THE BAY 1PT

STORM SURVIVOR 1PT

SIZING AUSTRALIA 1PT

TOTAL STAKES: 3PTS.

RESULT

1ST : CHANCE DU ROY

2ND : BABY RUN

3RD : MR MOONSHINE

4TH: BALLYBOUGH GORTA

RETURNS : 0

RUN TOTAL - 13PTS

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RESULT

1ST : DOUBLE ROSS

2ND : CANTLOW

3RD : COLOUR SQUADRON

RETURNS : 0

RUN.TOTAL : - 16PTS


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