thehappysnapper

dont ask the rp they report good to soft and good to firm on the same page. I'm sure its an honest mistake and its still on the soft side and that is what i have based my meticulous form study on this morning.

Very keen on Holiday Reading at 7/2 and 8/11 to place in the first maiden. Drawn a little further away from the all important stands side rail than i would ideally like but thats were the negatives end. Meehan's horses normally take a run or two at least to reach peak fitness and hopefully Holiday Reading can take another step forward today. Was an ok introduction at sandown looking tried in the closing stages when hanging to his right onto the unfavoured ground up the hill. Was quite testing that ground and the drying conditions certainly wont hurt today. But it was his last effort at Newmarket in a much better race than this which took my eye, breaking well and racing front rank for the first 6f and only really backed out of contention in the last furlong over a mile. Back to 7f today will be perfect and so will the less testing track, looking at his breeding i actually think 6f could be his best trip.

Asifa didnt really do a great deal first time out. did miss the break but didnt think he was as eye catching in the closing stages as many and pretty sure he isnt one of their better ones with Pat Cosgrave taking the ride. What number is he in the pecking order?

Marcus Augustus form is awful even tho he has some placed efforts to his name after closer investigation not a single race has worked out.

Really only think he has the favourite Viola Da Gamba to beat. she is decent enough filly and battled on gamely to finish 2nd over course and distance last time behind a decent one of paul coles. I backed her that day and never felt i was going to get the win money and just think she may lack a little bit of speed.

Still searching for my first win on day 3 of the blog but am confident by 2.55 my quest will be over.

The only other bet i'm having today is Russian Affair in the 3.50 maiden at the same course. I dont think there is much between General Synod, Semmsu, and Russian Affair in truth but with my boy drawn in 9 he is at a huge advantage. Doesnt do anything massively quickly and im not convinced he will be able to hold of Upcountry in the closing stages either but at around 9/2 to win and 4/5 to place im willing to pay to find out.

Again will be playing the place part of the bets to 80% of my stake.