Good luck today.

Might have a job to catch the leaders this round, but we're only 9 pts off third place with 7 picks to play, so not sure about a gung ho policy just yet.

Maybe we should just aim for a UEFA cup place

We are 22 points off the the overall lead, and over 100 points of the lead in this round. We haven't scored much more than a 100 points in any round so far. Who cares about finishing fourth or fifth? I could have got a comfortable 28 points plus, but there was no point. It's up to the individual what they do, but if you don't put up decent prices then you may as well just wave the competition goodbye. This really is the last chance saloon. We are not going to win four rounds in a row. Even if we did that would only leave us with something in the 50's.

I will post at Sandown tomorrow. Good luck to all.

Unlucky Shane and Custard

Best of luck Happy and George

Great Stuff George B. Good luck to those left to play.

Fantastic George

Second big priced winner in a few weeks , must learn to go win only from now on

We are going into tomorrow around a 6/4 shot behind with 3 players left to play which is similar to those around us.

As I see it we can all go for it, or one of us could go for a 2/1 shot, just in case everyone else bombs. I don't think I have anything that fits that bill, Andrew and China any thoughts?

I`ll tell ya......................


GEORGE

Cheers captain and chaps. Shame the price didn't hold up, but there ya go.
I had decided on a strict policy of selecting only on a Saturday for this comp, so that I was no longer in 'should I or shouldn't I pick that one' mode for most of the week. So it feels like a 'bonus' winner!

Good luck tomorrow.

Excellent winner today GeorgeB has to be commended at that price, hat doffed to you.

Respect Sir, an I doubt it was a lucky pin!!

Never a guess then, form is everything, well done.

As I have had no response to my message above I am just going to plough ahead.

On Thursday I had a good look for outsiders on the Sandown card. There was no point guessing on the Flat. I came up with three possibles, Twominutes Turkish, Supreme Escape and Clondaw Caitlin. The first named is going to get pace pressure and realistically you could pick eight or more and not get one in the three so ruled that race out as being far too bookmaker friendly. Supreme Escape was 28/1 on Thursday and now 8/1 and that is no value whatsoever for a horse who might be quickly outclassed even in this very moderate renewal. So it was a pretty obvious choice:-

4.15 Sandown Clondaw Caitlin EW

I wasn't going to go each way but the winner yesterday has afforded that opportunity.

I think she has about 10lbs to find, but as a lightly raced and fresh 6yo that isn't impossible. In fact had she had a clear run this season those 10lbs might already be in the bank. She made a promising chasing debut behind Galvin after which I got her put in the market for the Mare's Chase. Unfortunately, she was then injured and off the track for 5 months before reverting to hurdles and just failing to concede 15lbs. That should have put her spot on for this step up in class. I say step up in class, but the favourite who looks the main danger hasn't won a race for two years. Today should reveal which route she takes next season. Last night there was no market support, but this morning she has been cut. Hopefully, she won't shorten too much. The stable has had an horrendous year, but the last couple of runners have gone well. As ever fingers crossed.

Hi Guys,

Superb pick George, VWD that's put us back in the game.

I'm looking at other selections to see thev best way to play. Without the George winner i would probably have gone with Kittys light in the Bet365 for the odds, but maybe i should look for something that wins us 25 points.

Good luck to all that play later.

What a bummer. All that for nothing. I don't fancy anything nearly as much as that one, but presumably they didn't want to risk her despite form on good ground.

So same race:-

4.15 Sandown Indefatigable EW

There are negatives after two tough races and going right handed, but trip and ground should suit.

Well done Andrew. Just what was needed. Hopefully, China and/or myself can add something.

Not to be. She travelled like the best horse, but perhaps those two hard races eventually took their toll.

Still wherever we end up it was good to be competitive again. Hopefully, something similar next round. At least we have Punchestown for some jumping action.

Well done Andrew and Differentdrum, unlucky china.

Oh well, I think it's looking like we're going to finish second, but hey, let's accentuate the positives, we've had our best round yet!

Good stuff dd

Morning Guys,

Thanks for the WD's.

I decided to play safe with Pogo after Georges excellent contribution on Friday and the 22 pts is more than i would have gained with an EW on Kittys Light.

WD with the points DD, they all count.

Also WD to the team in general in the last couple of weeks, much improved. Realistically i doubt we can catch TOFTL, but it's only HT and there are 48 points up for grabs so let's give it a go.

George, i noticed you also played Kittys in the NH comp (i put it up in the daily naps as well) we were unlucky, he was the moral winner, but sadly they don't get paid out.