Well, having had seen my best bet of the week hack up and then get disqualified for the comp I've now got to find another, tomorrows racing looks difficult so its now or never, instead of having points already on the board I'm now 'guessing' somewhat.

4.40 Catterick, its either the lightly raced and still improving Al Mansoura, 2nd the last twice in this class and on this going or Mr Strutter who hasnt won on turf for 15 months. Mr Strutters record at Catterick over 7 furlongs in a Class 6 Handicap reads won, won, won, fourth and he's also been placed over 6 furlongs. Ratings wise he has won from marks of 57 to 69 and gets in today from a mark of 61. Two races back at this distance at Ripon he looked to be running back to form then last time at Catterick in a slightly better race he had no room when wanting to make an effort, then got stopped again and then again inside the final furlong, ended up being beaten by less than four lengths. Round the Island finished 2nd that day and Mr Strutter has just a 2lb pull in the weights but given a clear run it might be enough. There is always a danger backing a hold up horse in a decent sized field at Catterick as it does favour the front runners, but thats all I've got.

Tiger ill keep you all hanging...I know its a bit of fun but betting 5EW and receiving place terms of 7/4 ish when its a 7/2 shot to place is criminal really.

If Farasi Lane does get punted ill have 10 win at 6/1ish.

If not I may try and pick the 4:45 apart to slightly extend our lead.

GL today Plat, no pressure regardless, team flying.

Maybe being gelded is just what was needed for Farasi.

F me that’s an awful selection sorry all.

2 x awful skinny selections.

Should of just stuck with the original, I’d of got f all from that too but atleast beaten 1/2L 3rd at a price

Have a good weekend all.

Unlucky lads, good luck with your selections tomorrow team, we were due a bad week but all is not lost yet.

"Conde Noble ..... A smooth and fruity red,great with grilled meats"

Ooops !

You guys!! Your captain isn't going dry tonight either but my form work has all been completed.....c can you say the same? Enjoy your wine, see ya tomorrow all bright eyed and bushy tailed.

I've had a "few" bottles of bud and I shall enjoy a small JD & ice or 2...like you say Tiger, its music night What's on Tigers jukebox tonight?

The Tiger Juke Box is on the horsey forum, its Metallica right now, Black Album.....

Enjoying the rock, tomorrows selection is already picked.

I'll be playing in a race at Ayr nocturnal.

We need two of us on the scoresheet today, price is not that important, getting a 6/4 winner is better than a 3/1 loser!! Go with your own form selection and the one you think will get us some points whether its a straight win or each way

Thanks for reminding me

GL today lads

2-15 newbury Chatez EW

Been waiting for this horse to be stepped up on decent ground.

Handicapper has given him a chance,smooth traveller on a going day.

Had his problems,Kingy has been able to get a few runs into him,hoping for a decent run.

3.05 Ayr for me Umm Kultham, won his maiden nicely when still a bit green and then ran a cracker to be third in the Lowther at York, would have been closer but for a slow tardy start, is the highest rated in this field and should give us a run for our money if starting on terms.

Nice one Tiger. Saved us from a complete wipe out this week. My selection wasn't the best, it was toss up between that one and Follow The Bear......

Did the job nicely.

WP - it would only have been a blank week because we had disqualified!!

Oioi YES the Tiger, legend, commiserations to everyone else this week

And you cant be worse than me.

2 even money selections , BOTH beaten double figure lengths

Yeah, rock music and alcohol is the secret to picking winners! We finished 3rd and I'd say after this week, that's quite acceptable. I did consider putting Sammylou up but that winner would have only gained us 2nd so I'm not going to beat myself up too much about it. LOL
Back to looking for those big priced value bets next week then, Swaddle?

Thanks again for all your efforts in this round lads. As for the chavman situation, it looks like we will be a man down from now on. We can just share the wildcard out each week and rather than go in any particular order, I prefer whoever has a strong fancy can take it for that week. I will post a list and then each member will be taken off as we each use the wildcard over the 7 week period. I hope that makes sense?

Good luck in round 4 chaps!

I like Chav and hope he returns, he's his own man and will decide for himself I would think, be good to see him back though.