Ozone Layer

April running profit 33 points at starting price.

Beyond Desire did indeed prove value yesterday and although plenty of 9/2 was available all day I am settling the account at 3/1 so only a level day in the end. However the early lays of the three hotpots at Newbury all proved profitable and these have not been included in the account.

Be careful at the moment - it is foolhardy with the ground as it is to back these short priced ones at present and, in truth, it is best to keep stakes low whatever your fancy.

2.10 Thirsk Beautiful Day 2pts win

This horse travels really well and I prefer it at 7 furlongs even though it has won over a mile. It had a warm up at Southwell last month when beaten by a decent animal and is rated a stone lower on the turf. Worth an interest today at around 4/1

3.45 Newbury Mull of Killough 0.5pts win  and Nazreef 0.5pts win

I am going to have a token go at the Spring Cup but only tentatively ! Mull of Killough did well in the Lincoln finishing very strongly but the ground may have gone against him today. Nazreef will try to make all and perhaps this may suit but again I am worried about the ground.

8.00 Nottingham Miss Cato 1pts win

The yard is in great form and this filly relishes the ground and may not have stopped improving.


Back Monday - good luck