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Hi all,
So the comp starts this week, full details are on Undecided thread so please make sure you are aware of the requirements.
please post your selections on the relevant thread and also on here so I can keep up to date on how the selections are going.
if for any reason you cannot post please let me know as soon as possible and i can arrange for a wild card.
Good luck and lets hope for a terrific season!
Any questions please ask and welcome to the newbies
So the comp starts this week, full details are on Undecided thread so please make sure you are aware of the requirements.
please post your selections on the relevant thread and also on here so I can keep up to date on how the selections are going.
if for any reason you cannot post please let me know as soon as possible and i can arrange for a wild card.
Good luck and lets hope for a terrific season!
Any questions please ask and welcome to the newbies
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After a reasonable start another disappointing first week, and what's becoming the usual shambles on a Saturday. Just glad I am not having to sort out that mess. Yes, winners are difficult, but making one selection shouldn't be an issue. I feel for the captain.
Anyway, thought I would go early this week.
3.35 Curragh Mayflower EW
I don't think this is the strongest Grade 3. The favourite has only won a maiden, and is very short on the basis of her pedigree. She might be good, but who knows? Mayflower beat three subsequent winners on her debut, and was just over 7 lengths behind the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner on her seasonal debut. That despite appearing to race on the 'wrong' side. Having been produced to win her race, it looked as if she got tired in the final furlong. Hopefully, that was just fitness, and she will see it out better today. I just thought 20/1 was too big. Fingers crossed.
Anyway, thought I would go early this week.
3.35 Curragh Mayflower EW
I don't think this is the strongest Grade 3. The favourite has only won a maiden, and is very short on the basis of her pedigree. She might be good, but who knows? Mayflower beat three subsequent winners on her debut, and was just over 7 lengths behind the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner on her seasonal debut. That despite appearing to race on the 'wrong' side. Having been produced to win her race, it looked as if she got tired in the final furlong. Hopefully, that was just fitness, and she will see it out better today. I just thought 20/1 was too big. Fingers crossed.
Right race for a shock, wrong horse. She has outrun her odds, but doesn't stay a mile, particularly a stiff one. Had she done so, she could well have finished third. The market seemed to know as she doubled in price.
sorry about missing last week guys,had work commitments
Innisfree pearl e/w 5.35 warwick
Innisfree pearl e/w 5.35 warwick
Morning all,
I have gone for Tiffany's Girl in the 19.05 at Wexford for a 10 point win - currently 5/2.
The mare won well last time out- same going -at Cork (Hunter chase 3 .5 m) after some decent point to point efforts and is daughter of Mahler. As i said she won comfortably last time out and I reckon shd handle the 5lb rise as she is scoring significantly higher against her rivals on current form ratings.
Looks like an improver and im hoping she can make it two wins on the bounce.
On a seperate matter -I am off to Skiathos for a week tomorrow and am not sure of the internet connectivity . I might not be able to keep my eye on postings. Could somebody monitor it for me just in case i cant get acsess.
Much appreciated if somebody could and good luck with your selections!!!!
I have gone for Tiffany's Girl in the 19.05 at Wexford for a 10 point win - currently 5/2.
The mare won well last time out- same going -at Cork (Hunter chase 3 .5 m) after some decent point to point efforts and is daughter of Mahler. As i said she won comfortably last time out and I reckon shd handle the 5lb rise as she is scoring significantly higher against her rivals on current form ratings.
Looks like an improver and im hoping she can make it two wins on the bounce.
On a seperate matter -I am off to Skiathos for a week tomorrow and am not sure of the internet connectivity . I might not be able to keep my eye on postings. Could somebody monitor it for me just in case i cant get acsess.
Much appreciated if somebody could and good luck with your selections!!!!
Time for a new thread captain, this one is not lucky for us 
YORK 16.05
CHRISTMAS DAY
WIN
Off to Cotswolds for the weekend, good luck all.
CHRISTMAS DAY
WIN
Off to Cotswolds for the weekend, good luck all.
hi all, just got back so will post my selection tomorrow.
trust everyone is well
trust everyone is well
Totally agree dd to many races. Welcome back captain, open a new thread please, try to change our luck, posting on this one isn't working for any of us, not just me and my wife 
Good luck for the rest of our selections.
Good luck for the rest of our selections.
Masaban 19.40 Doncaster 10 points win.
Ive gone for some points on the board here which will hopefully top up any bigger priced winners we get.
The horse had a very impressive handicap debut and looks to be the best horse and well in on the ratings and hopefully will manage the weight rise.
Ive gone for some points on the board here which will hopefully top up any bigger priced winners we get.
The horse had a very impressive handicap debut and looks to be the best horse and well in on the ratings and hopefully will manage the weight rise.
Daft thing is we are not out of it, but it's going to take a huge change of fortune to have any realistic chance.
I dread to think how much money punters will throw away today, many just because it is Saturday. I haven't bothered, after a while it becomes much easier to leave them alone.
Last night I narrowed it down to three for the purposes of this - Yes I'm Mali (20/1-11/1), Izzy Fast (did shorten, but back out to 12/1), and Oolong Poobong (6/1-4/1). The last named was the only one I had any prior knowledge of having backed it at Royal Ascot. On that form it clearly has a big chance, but has clearly had issues, and hasn't run since. The trainer says it wants soft, but I am not sure about that, and whether it wants a mile rather than a stiff seven furlongs. It's too short as well now. There was no obvious fluke about Izzy Fast winning a maiden at 50/1. Can she reproduce on a totally different track, and first time in a handicap, albeit a poor one? I am a bit concerned about the stiffer six furlongs. You could argue that Yes I'm Mali is pretty exposed, but this is only his third start for the stable. The jock won a couple of big field handicaps at York, and yesterday added another couple of wins at Newmarket. The big question mark is the step up from winning a class 5 off top weight to running in a class 2 off bottom weight. It could all be too much. So despite the drift I decided on:-
3.27 Newmarket Izzy Fast EW
Very limited confidence, but fingers crossed. Hopefully, we can get something today. Good luck.
I dread to think how much money punters will throw away today, many just because it is Saturday. I haven't bothered, after a while it becomes much easier to leave them alone.
Last night I narrowed it down to three for the purposes of this - Yes I'm Mali (20/1-11/1), Izzy Fast (did shorten, but back out to 12/1), and Oolong Poobong (6/1-4/1). The last named was the only one I had any prior knowledge of having backed it at Royal Ascot. On that form it clearly has a big chance, but has clearly had issues, and hasn't run since. The trainer says it wants soft, but I am not sure about that, and whether it wants a mile rather than a stiff seven furlongs. It's too short as well now. There was no obvious fluke about Izzy Fast winning a maiden at 50/1. Can she reproduce on a totally different track, and first time in a handicap, albeit a poor one? I am a bit concerned about the stiffer six furlongs. You could argue that Yes I'm Mali is pretty exposed, but this is only his third start for the stable. The jock won a couple of big field handicaps at York, and yesterday added another couple of wins at Newmarket. The big question mark is the step up from winning a class 5 off top weight to running in a class 2 off bottom weight. It could all be too much. So despite the drift I decided on:-
3.27 Newmarket Izzy Fast EW
Very limited confidence, but fingers crossed. Hopefully, we can get something today. Good luck.
Thanks MF thats a full house for the team.
Lets hope for a great day!!!! We are certainly due one.
Lets hope for a great day!!!! We are certainly due one.
Lion of Mali 15.30 Haydock 10 points win is my selection for this round.
This horse must have a big chance of winning today. Won 3 out of 4 and must have a good chance of going in again off only a 2LB rise. form figures ae 2-1121 and 3/1 looks an attractive price to have a go at. Drifted since this mornngs opening show probably due to the uncertainty on the goinG for the horse.
Thats the risk as its an unknown buts its sire sands of mali and dam Setantil girl have both run ok on soft anfd heavy ground so im hoping it wont be an issue. It also has the highest offical rating in the race.
This horse must have a big chance of winning today. Won 3 out of 4 and must have a good chance of going in again off only a 2LB rise. form figures ae 2-1121 and 3/1 looks an attractive price to have a go at. Drifted since this mornngs opening show probably due to the uncertainty on the goinG for the horse.
Thats the risk as its an unknown buts its sire sands of mali and dam Setantil girl have both run ok on soft anfd heavy ground so im hoping it wont be an issue. It also has the highest offical rating in the race.
3.18 Bath On The Queue Tee EW
I just thought this looked a huge price. Shaped up very nicely on her Salisbury debut, knowing her job, and then rallying strongly when headed. That was a Class 3, and the two that beat her might be useful. This is a Class 4. At the price I thought she was worth a dart. As ever fingers crossed.
I just thought this looked a huge price. Shaped up very nicely on her Salisbury debut, knowing her job, and then rallying strongly when headed. That was a Class 3, and the two that beat her might be useful. This is a Class 4. At the price I thought she was worth a dart. As ever fingers crossed.
Disappointing, I don't think she ran her race. Never a good sign when you see a jock with feet out of the irons before a race. Outpaced, and worst track position, and then the jock seemed incapable of prompting a late charge. On another day she might have been second. Perhaps she wants another furlong, but I wouldn't give up on the idea of her winning a race.
Keep On Cobbling - 2.43 Cartmel 10pts win for The Mob
thanks
thanks
anyone got a back up selection in case cumfos is a no show?
York 16.25
EW MR SEAGULL
Been busy out running in sunny South Wales, good luck everyone
EW MR SEAGULL
Been busy out running in sunny South Wales, good luck everyone
thanks cufmos and the very best of luck.
all members pposted their selections . thanks all
all members pposted their selections . thanks all
vwd again stu great pic. ive texted undecided as he has it down at 0.00.
a win for cumfos wd be great now
a win for cumfos wd be great now
Princling - 3.45 Carlisle 10pts win for The Mob
I'm away for a week, i intend to post one, but please use a wildcard if I haven't posted by 9am on the Saturday
I'm away for a week, i intend to post one, but please use a wildcard if I haven't posted by 9am on the Saturday
Standard continues to be really poor. Teams are winning rounds with scores that in previous years that would have been closer to bottom. Still it would be nice not to actually finish bottom.
The racing has been dreadful all week, and is the same today. Horrendous stuff. I will be watching the cricket, and just dip in once.
I had two choices, Arapaho Gold or Velvet Ash in the last at Listowel. Given she is a nicely bred newcomer (from the Morley Street/Granville Again family) trained by Gavin Cromwell, Velvet Ash looks twice the price she should be, and is drifting. For that reason, although I have backed her each-way, I have to leave her alone for this competition. So it's:-
14.48 Beverley Arapaho Gold WIN
I thought this looked a Royal Ascot type when he won first time. If all goes well maybe the Norfolk? Has been strong in the market despite the favourite seemingly having the best of the draw. He is by a first season sire from an old Juddmonte family which they obviously gave up on. As ever fingers crossed.
Good luck
The racing has been dreadful all week, and is the same today. Horrendous stuff. I will be watching the cricket, and just dip in once.
I had two choices, Arapaho Gold or Velvet Ash in the last at Listowel. Given she is a nicely bred newcomer (from the Morley Street/Granville Again family) trained by Gavin Cromwell, Velvet Ash looks twice the price she should be, and is drifting. For that reason, although I have backed her each-way, I have to leave her alone for this competition. So it's:-
14.48 Beverley Arapaho Gold WIN
I thought this looked a Royal Ascot type when he won first time. If all goes well maybe the Norfolk? Has been strong in the market despite the favourite seemingly having the best of the draw. He is by a first season sire from an old Juddmonte family which they obviously gave up on. As ever fingers crossed.
Good luck
Hopefully, you won't need a wildcard, but mine would be the one I mentioned above, Velvet Ash EW in the last at Listowel. Since attracted a bit of support 10/1-13/2. Benie Des Dieux's first runner a big drifter.
thanks DD appreciate tat but cumfos now selected so we are all in
Can you put dad's wildcard in for his nr captain or is that not allowed .
Very disappointed about Arapaho Gold, but have added Velvet Ash EW - just before the cut off.
Hell of a rule 4 on my short priced winner too captain.
Bit shambolic yesterday. It didn't matter in that Velvet Ash never looked likely (the early market was correct), but it could have been a double whammy with the Rule 4. I think a withdrawn horse should be treated differently to a non runner, rather than just automatically being dumped on a horse you had no interest in.
Looks like we need awild card for Moose any suggesstions? Happy to go with one if nobody comes up with a shout
Dance in the storm must have a big chance in the last race at Epsom. Won with style at Chester and can complete its unbeaten start to the season later today.
money coming for it
money coming for it
Apols guys and gals im loosing the plot -thought it was saturday Moose still time to post
blame it on the hormone treatment
Moose still time to postblame it on the hormone treatment
Another shocker of a day. Not far off resorting to a pin.
Just about persuaded myself to back this one:-
3.33 Worcester Emerald Tir EW
Represents a new combination - you wouldn't have thought they want to advertise themselves by sending out washing jobs - with a decent jock booked. Nice pedigree containing a couple of Festival winners in Menorah, and for those with as long a memories as myself, Denys Adventure. You would think that the ground will soften everywhere, so fingers crossed that won't be a hinderance. Has just been smashed up, fortunately just after I backed it. Fingers crossed the support is accurate.
Good luck.
Just about persuaded myself to back this one:-
3.33 Worcester Emerald Tir EW
Represents a new combination - you wouldn't have thought they want to advertise themselves by sending out washing jobs - with a decent jock booked. Nice pedigree containing a couple of Festival winners in Menorah, and for those with as long a memories as myself, Denys Adventure. You would think that the ground will soften everywhere, so fingers crossed that won't be a hinderance. Has just been smashed up, fortunately just after I backed it. Fingers crossed the support is accurate.
Good luck.
Another fourth, not great after the fourth in the Oaks that ran out of track yesterday. Today this one got collared for third. Not too surprising as it never consented to drop it's head, and race properly at any stage. No surprise if it ends up racing with some sort of aid. Has ability, but on that evidence you wouldn't trust it to use it.
well done all MF,s winner takes us to 3rd- 5 points and off the bottom.
If we win the last round potential chance of runner up spot.
some nice priced winners for round 8 are the way forward
If we win the last round potential chance of runner up spot.
some nice priced winners for round 8 are the way forward
12.58 Longchamp Tonnant WIN
Unlucky last time. I thought he could be a lively outsider for the Jockey Club. At the moment the front two are hype over achievement. Demuro not ideal, and I don't think it will want it too soft. Not done too well with this stables runners this year, hopefully this is different. Not gone each way as fed up of missing out by one place on numerous occasions. Fingers crossed.
Unlucky last time. I thought he could be a lively outsider for the Jockey Club. At the moment the front two are hype over achievement. Demuro not ideal, and I don't think it will want it too soft. Not done too well with this stables runners this year, hopefully this is different. Not gone each way as fed up of missing out by one place on numerous occasions. Fingers crossed.
At least I didn't put it up each-way, but given the horse more than halved in price, that was a really poor effort. The stable has now failed to deliver time and again with horses upped in class. Idiot ride from Demuro, but that's what he so often does. Last time the horse sat a length off lead, this time he thought it was a good idea to give an odds on favourite four easy lengths start.
im having a go at UZINCSO in the 20.40 at kempton tonight. has won over cd and ran well last month at kempton when beaten just over a length.
Currently has highest speed and form rating in the field
16/1 is just too tempting but have gone ew
Currently has highest speed and form rating in the field
16/1 is just too tempting but have gone ew
came 3rd so at least i got the place
Disapointed with 11/1 though i backed it at 16/1
Disapointed with 11/1 though i backed it at 16/1
vwd chavman good call group horse in a handicap won easy
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