1st March

310 Lingfield
I really like the couple at the bottom of the weights,I feel top weight Satwa Gold has it to do.
(Lay Satwa Gold 35pts at 9/2)Result-UP(+35pts)
3.0 Leicester
I need it to drift a little to get matched but Master D`or will handle the ground better than most and stays all day.
(Back Master D`or 8pts at 9/2)Result-UP(-8pts)(DT+27pts)
Days total minus commission+25.67pts(Running Total+638.32pts)

27th February

310 Fontwell
I make this a 3 horse race between Quel Bruere,Rateable Value and the selection Pete the Fete,hes been in consistently good form and is proven on the track as well.
(Back Pete the Fete 10pts at 7/2)Result-UP(-10pts)
330 Towcester
I just cannot see L`homme de Nuit havent much chance here.
(Lay L`homme de Nuit 35pts at 9/2)Result-UP(+35pts)
405 Towcester
Round the horn is clearly the horse to beat but hes not proven at the trip and is inconsistent,so although it takes a leap of faith Aconitum does have the ratings to win this.
(Back Aconitum 4.5pts at 9/1)Result-UP(-4.5pts)(DT+20.5pts)
Days Total minus commission +19.49(Running Total+612.65)

26th February

310 Lingfield
Duff would appear to have an outstanding chance here and the penalised runner Hitchens although obviously having a chance shouldnt be fav.
(Back Duff 7.5pts at 9/2)(Lay Hitchens 35pts at 5/2)Result-Back 3rd Lay lost(+27.5pts)
410 Kempton
Nicene Creed is very unexposed and has to have a good chance.Although a solid horse,County Zen is surely handicapped to his best.
(Back Nicene Creed 6 pts 13/2)(Lay County Zen 35pts at 5/1)Result-Back UP Lay lost(+29pts)(DT+56.5pts)
445 Kempton
Quite a bit of deadwood here,I respect Soixante,Forget it but if Cruchain can reproduce his last rating,he surely must win.(Back Cruchain 6pts at 6/1)Result-UP(-6pts)(DT+50.5pts)
455 Lingfield
Very competitive hcp but Pegasus again ran well last time and may be able to reach last years rating over CD.
(Back Pegasus Again 4pts at 12/1)Result-UP(-4pts)(DT+46.5pts)
Days total minus commission+44.21(Running Total+593.16)

25th February

515 Lingfield
A competitive handicap but a couple in here who are far too big.
(Back Goodbye Cash 3.5pts at 16/1)(Back Kai Mook 3pts at 20/1)Result-UP(-6.5pts)
725 Wolverhampton
Thunderstruck is in great form and if he can reproduce his last run,he must go close
(Back Thunderstruck 10pts at 7/2)Result-UP(DT-16.5pts)
825 Wolverhampton
Black Baccara has put up a string of consistent efforts,plus the good draw,he has to go well.Shawkantangos recent good form is all on the fibresand,hes way below par at this track.
(Back Black Baccara 8pts at 9/2)(Lay Shawkantango 35 pts at 7/2)Result-Back 3rd-Lay UP(+27pts)(DT+10.5pts)
Days total minus commission+9.65(Running Total+548.94)

24th February

540 Kempton
A weak race but even so,St Ignatius has to be a lay for me,poor draw,poor track form and no history of any kind of consistency.(Lay St Ignatious 35pts at 9/2)Result-UP(+35)
Days total minus commission+33.28(Running Total+539.29)

23rd February

535 Kempton
Six Wives good recent form is all at Southwell,added to that he has 3 well below par at Kempton.Riflessione has a string of consistent efforts to his name.
(Back Riflessione 5pts at 8/1)(Lay Six Wives 35pts at 5/1)Result-Back UP,Lay 2nd(+30pts)
735 Kempton
Blue Cossack brings improving hcp form to the table and although 2 others are in a hcp for the first time,i like his chance.(Back Blue Cossack 10pts at 3/1)Result-2nd(DT+20pts)
Days total minus commission+19.02(Running total+506.01)

22nd February

315 Wetherby
Sweden is much respected but Kildonnan loves the mud and should come on for his reappearance run.
(Back Kildonnan 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-3rd(DT-4.5pts)
Running Total+486.99

20th February

320 Kempton
Gandalfs good run last time gives him a good chance,if he can run close to last seasons best,he should win.
(Back Gandalf 8.5pts at 4/1)Result won(+36pts)
355 Kempton
Tight hcp but Gallantry loves it here and from a good draw is well overpriced.
(Back Gallantry 3.5pts at 16/1)Result-UP(-3.5pts)(DT+32.5pts)
405 Market Rasen
Unexposed Nomadic Warrior has a serious chance.
(Back Nomadic Warrior 8.5pts at 4/1)Result-Won(+36pts)(DT+68.5pts)
345 Sedgefield
I like Rawaaj here but hes about the right price,Bocciani,unproven on heavy is too short.
(Lay Bocciani 35pts at 3/1)Result-Lay won(-105pts)(-36.5pts)
525 Kempton
Mr Chocolate Drop is 3-6 over CD,Obviously hes more exposed than the fav but the price refelcts this.
(Back Mr Chocolate Drop 4pts at 12/1)Result-UP(-4pts)(-40.5pts)

19th February

225 Ascot
French horse Royal Tune is the obvious fly in the ointment with the lack of british form but hes not proven over this far,Breedsbreeze is also solid but Carrickmines is a massive price.
(Back Carrickmines 4pts at 12/1)Result-UP(-4pts)
230 Gowran Park
Roberto Goldback is the most likely winner but is priced accordingly,Scotsirish should run well.
(Back Scotsirish 10 pts at 3/1)Result-UP(-10pts)(DT-14pts)
245 Haydock
Any Given Day is a solid horse and has the ratings to win,Mr Moonshine has lots to find.
(Back Any Given day 13pts at 9/4)(Lay Mr Moonshine 35pts at 5/1)ResultBoth UP(+22pts)(DT+8pts)
2.0 Wincanton
If you forgive Aconitums last run he has a much better chance than his price suggests.
(Back Aconitum 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-Fell(-4.5pts)(DT+3.5pts)
310 winc
If he can run to the same rating as last time,Holmwood Legend has a good chance.
(Back Holmwood legend 5pts at 8/1)Result-UP(-5pts)(DT-1.5pts)
345 winc
Despite being weak in the market,Overturn is a stupid,stupid price.
(Back Overturn 10pts at 7/2)Result-UP(-10pts)(DT-11.5pts)
430 Haydock
Good chase,Benny be good is respected but Mistress Dancers assured stamina could be vital on this ground.
(Back Mistress Dancer 9pts at 4/1)Result-Fell(-9pts)(DT-20.5pts)
355 Haydock
Sir Kezbaah has to prove his stamina in this heavy ground.
(Lay Sir Kezbaah 35pts at 7/2)Result-UP(+35pts)(DT+14.5pts)
Days total minus commission+13.78(Running Total+531.99)
Ive got to be satisfied finishing in front after so many of my backs ran really poor!

18th February

255 Lingfield
Rubenstar is in the form of his life and must go close.Frequency seems much too short
(Back Rubenstar 12pts at 11/4)(Lay Frequency 35pts at 5/1)Result-Both NRs
310 Fakenham
Rey Nacarado looks too short after a poor run last time.
(Lay Rey Nacarado 35pts at 5/2)Result-2nd(+35pts)
405 Ling
Galiotto is a solid fav and Setter Princess is improving but Suhailah was very consistent until his last run whereas Money Money Money is inconsistent.
(Back Suhailah 4.5pts at 10/1)(Lay Money Money Money 35pts at 9/2)Result-Won+45pts/Lay lost +35pts)
(DT+115pts)
705 Wolv
I like the look of Bright Sparky,good run last time for this CD winner.
(Back Bright Sparky 6pts at 6/1)Result-Won(+36pts)(DT+151pts)
735 Wolv
Syrian is the obvious fav but Faithful Ruler is close on ratings and is far too big a price.
(Back Faithful Ruler 7pts at 5/1)Result-2nd(-7pts)(DT+144pts)
835 Wolv
Dasho looks really good here but ive missed the prices but the 2nd fav is much too short
(Lay Greenhead High 35pts at 3/1)Result-3rd(+35pts)(DT+179pts)
Days total minus commission+170.05(Running Total+518.21)

17th February

305 Ffos Las
Ruth Bob has already got ratings good enough to win this and now makes his hcp debut.
(Back Ruth Bob 8pts at 9/2)Result-2nd(-8pts)
Running Total+348.16

16th February

340 Leicester
Decent little race,I think Randjo is a little short and Guns of Love has a string of poor efforts at the track,so Devils River is the value,hes in good form and is a CD winner.
(Back Devils River 5.5pts at 15/2)Result-UP(-5.5pts)
710 Kempton
I feel April Fool is better at 8f and he seems too short,I like Super Frank,Fleetwood Sands and I Confess,so I`ll do the 2 bigger prices.
(Back Super Frank 4.5pts at 10/1 & I Confess 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-(-9pts)
(DT-14.5pts)(Running Total+356.16)

14th February

Golf(-35pts)
At least this reminded me why I gave up pre tournament Golf betting.

13th February

230 Hereford
I like Havenstone here,runs well fresh and could be well handicapped,Fleur De Vassey seems much too short also
(Back Havenstone 7pts at 9/2)(Lay Fleur De Vassey 35pts at 2/1)Result-Back-Won(+31.5pts),Lay-UP(+35pts)Total(+66.5pts)
4.0 Hereford
In this ground today,you are going to need no stamina doubts,Runshan stays further and providing ok after the break,must run well.
(Back Runshan 4pts at 16/1)Result-3rd(-4pts)(DT+62.5pts)
410 Exeter
As De Fer is totally unexposed in this decent handicap.Or Bleu is the solid one with the handicap form.
(Back As De Fer 5pts at 8/1)(Back Or Bleu 6pts at 6/1)Result-AsDeFer Won(+34pts)(DT+96.5pts)
430 Hereford
Mujamead has been running well and Rileyev looks a bit short to me.
(Back Mujamead 7pts at 5/1)(Lay Rileyev 35pts at 4/1)Result-Mujamead 3rd-Rileyev 2nd(+28pts)(DT+124.5pts)
5.0 Hereford
Although im slightly dubious about a big weight in very soft ground,Swiss Guard can run 7Ib below his last run and still be good enough to win.Form and Beauty is totally exposed
(Back Swiss Guard 15pts at 2/1)(Lay Form and Beauty 35pts at 5/1)Result-Both UP(+20pts)(DT+144.5pts)
Days total after commission+136.95(Running Total+405.66

12th February

210 Warwick
Latanier has a decent record fresh and a string of good ratings over 2m4 on softish ground,looks overpriced at 10/1 on Friday evening.
(Back Latanier 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-UP(-4.5pts)
235 Lingfield
Really tight handicap,in which most of the runners could be around the 6/1 mark,for that reason Waterloo dock is too big
(Back Waterloo Dock 3pts at 20/1)Result-UP(-3pts)(DT-7.5pts)
250 Ayr
Locked in the pocket is really short for a incredibly inconsistent horse
(Laid Locked inthepocket 35pts at 7/2)Result-Won(-105pts)(DT-112.5pts)
305 Lingfield
Dancing Welcome is consistent and could get there late
(Back Dancing Welcome 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-4th(-4.5pts)(DT-117pts)
315 Leop
Fav looks short to me and The Listener loves this ground and track.
(Back The Listener 5pts at 8/1)Result-UP(-5pts)(DT-122pts)
340 Lingfield
I really like the front 2 in the market,without any solid course form Sir Geoffrey looks vulnerable.
(Lay Sir Geoffrey 35pts at 7/2)Result-2nd(+35pts)(DT-87pts)
320 Ayr
I have this as a 2 horse race,Fav is the right price but Quicuyo is the value.
(Back Quicoyo 10pts at 7/2)Result-UP(-10pts)(DT-97pts)
430 Ayr
(Back Bene Lad 5pts at 8/1)Result-UP(-5pts)(DT-102pts)
450 Lingfield
Although unlucky last time,This is a seriously competitive hcp,plus a tough draw,Good Again has to be taken on.
(Lay Good Again 35pts at 4/1)Result-UP(+35pts)(DT-67pts)
750 Wolverhampton
The front 2 are solid but Bentley isnt far behind them.
(Back Bentley 6pts at 13/2)Result-UP(-6pts)(DT-73pts)
850 Wolverhampton
Love Match is the potential fly in the ointment but Piquante should be fav.
(Back Piquante 12 pts at 5/2)Result-3rd,poor run on a very poor day!(-12pts)(DT-85pts)
Running Total+268.71

11th February

3.0 Musselburgh
Not the easiest race to assess,im not that keen on the fav but a couple of the others have stamina doubts,one that doesnt is proven chaser Quito Du Tresor,his last run over hurdles was decent as well.
(Back Quito Du Tresor 8pts at 9/2)Result-3rd(-8pts)
510 Wolverhampton
It has got a bad draw but thats built into the price.
(Back Almaty Express 4pts at 12/1)Result-UP(-4pts)(DT-12pts)
640 Wolverhampton
This is the perfect trip for Leyte Gulf.
(Back Leyte Gulf 8pts at 9/2)Result-UP(-8pts)(DT-20pts)
710 Wolverhampton
Straversjoy is 5/7 on this CD,hes way too big here.
(Back Straversjoy 7pts at 5/1)Result-UP(-7pts)(DT-27pts)
810 Wolverhampton
Very ordinary race but theres enough in here for Fiancee to be around the 12/1 mark for me
(Lay Fiancee 35pts at 5/1)Result-UP(+35pts)(DT+8pts)
Days total minus commission+7.60(Running Total+353.71)

10th february

540 Kempton
As long as it doesnt bounce,Topcroft has everything in his favour here.
(Back Topcroft 14pts at 9/4)Result-UP Never travelling(-14pts)
(Running Total+346.11)

9th February

410 Lingfield
Joe Le Taxi and Chevise look strong here,Monsieur Jamie looks like he has too much to find to be the price he is.
(Lay Monsieur Jamie 35pts at 5/1)Result-UP(+35pts)
710 Kempton
Very surprised to get 2/1 on Aloneinthestreet,although he hasnt been as good before as he was last time at Southwell,hes been gelded since he last ran here,that could be the difference.
(Back Aloneinthestreet 15pts at 2/1)Result-UP Ran no sort of race(-15pts)(DT+20pts)
810 Kempton
A proven course and distance winner,Sherjawy is overpriced.
(Back Sherjawy 5pts at 8/1)Result-3rd(-5pts)(DT+15pts)
Days total minus commission+14.26(Running Total+360.11)
GOLF
Dubai Desert Classic
(Back Martin Kaymer 30pts at 10/11 to beat Tiger Woods)
AT&T Pro-am
(Back Dustin Johnson 5pts at 7/1)
I dont do many non horse racing bets but I could not resist these two.Kaymer is probably a better player than Woods now anyway but the fact Tiger just cant hole the putts he used to makes this a good bet and Dustin Johnson is playing well and back on a course where hes won twice.

8th February

335 Market Rasen
Not many than can be fancied here,I can only see Mister Wiseman and Porta Vogie having any sort of solid chance.
(Back Mister Wiseman 10pts at 7/2)Result-Won -the only dissapointing thing being that it drifted to an amazing 5/1.(DT+35pts)
Days total minus commission+33.29(Running total+345.85)

7th February

225 Wolverhampton
Typical run of the mill AW hcp,Decider is a decent fav but Cape Royal is too big on Betfair.
(Back Cape Royal 4pts at 11/1)Result-UP(DT-4pts)
310 Lingfield
Master D`or was a winner for me last time and still looks good value
(Back Master D`or 9pts at 4/1)Result-2nd 5 more strides and he wouldve got up(-9pts)(DT-13pts)
415 Lingfield
A poor race but Mr Bond is so wildly inconsistent I just cant have him as fav.
(Lay Mr Bond 35pts at 3/1)Result 2nd(+35pts)(DT+22pts)
445 Lingfield
Grey Cuzene got a nice rating 2 starts back and might improve for the switch to handicapping.
(Back Grey Cuzene 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-3rd ran well for a long way(-4.5pts)(DT+17.5pts)
435 Wolverhampton
Syrian is the most obvious winner but he is quirky,Stand Guard ran well last time and may be good enough.
(Back Stand Guard 4pts at 11/1)Result UP On reflection-a silly bet(-4pts)(+13.5pts)
535 Wolverhampton
A 2 horse race for me,Ill go with the bigger price.
(Back Cotton King 15pts at 2/1)Result-Won(+30pts)(DT+43.5pts)
Days Total minus commission+41.37(Running Total+312.56)

6th February

150 Fontwell
If you could be confident that Ilewin Tom could reproduce last times rating he would win easily but his inconsistency and the massive drop in trip mean that isnt the case,Jacks Lad represents a little bit of value against the hot fav.
(Back Jacks Lad 9pts at 4/1)Result-3rd(DT-9pts)
335 Muss
Competitive heat,Pipes is repected but looks a bit short.If you can forgive its last run then Cunning Clarets will be bang there
(Back Cunning Clarets 3.5pts at 18/1)Result-UP(-3.5pts)(DT-12.5pts)
410 Muss
Surely 2m around here will be too short for Or D`ordairies mall his good ratings are over an extra 4f
(Lay Or D`ordairies 35pts at 7/2)Result-UP(+35pts)(DT++22.5pts)
Days total minus commission(+21.40)(Running Total+271.19)

5th February

150 Lingfield
Grand Vizier is a funny horse but I can see Hayley Turner coaxing enough out of him here,on bare ratings hes clearly the best horse.
(Back Grand Vizier 14pts win at 9/4)Result-UP Horse didnt want to know(DT-14pts)
225 Sandown
Lots of unexposed chasers but Hidden Keel is trained by an excellent trainer who is overpriced here.
(Back Hidden Keel 4.5pts at 10/1)Result-UP(DT-18.5pts)
255 Ling
It has a decent chance but surely Pelmanism is far too short
(Lay Pelmanism 35pts at 2/1)Result-3rd(+35pts)(DT+16.5pts)
310 Ffos Las
An improver,first time in a handicap against lots of exposed sorts,Adams Island should go well.
(Back Adams Island 8pts win at 9/2)Result-UP(-8pts)(DT+8.5pts)
405 Sandown
Very tight hcp,lots of chances.
(Lay Noble Alan 35pts at 9/2)Result-UP(+35pts)(DT+43.5pts)
430 Lingfield
Zebrano appears to be much better at Kempton and from a tough draw has to be taken on.
(Lay Zebrano 35pts at 5/1)Result-UP(+35pts)(DT+78.5pts)
Days total minus commission+74.65(Running Total+249.79)

February 4th

Lingfield 250
Low grade stuff but although Rightcar isnt the most obvious horse to follow up last weeks win,his price is far too big
(Back Rightcar 3pts at 20/1)Result-Up(Days total-3pts)
Chepstow 305
Not that many that could be fancied and Billy Murphy is quite solid
(Back Billy Murphy 5pts win at 7/1)Result-3rd(DT-8pts)
340 Chepstow
Despite the size of the field,I make it between 4.
(Back Najica DeThaix  8pts win at 9/2)(Back The Boss 5pts win at 15/2)Result-Najica decided not to start and Back the Boss was 3rd(DT-21pts)
415 Chepstow
Rateable Value is improving but shouldnt have to win this,Quintero has much better ratings at shorter
(Back Rateable Value 11pts win at 11/4)(Lay Quintero 35pts at 5/1)Result-Value was 2nd,Quintero fell(+24pts)(DT+3pts)
4.0 Lingfield
Better Self is in good form and surprisingly isnt fav
(Back Better Self 9pts at 4/1)Result-2nd beaten by a neck(-9pts)(DT-6pts)
630 Wolv
If he can get on the lead,Rususcitator can go close.
(Back Resuscitator 4.5pts at 9/1)Result-Won well(+40.5pts)(DT+34.5pts)
7.0 Wolv
I really like Piscean in this and I also think Brave Prospector is seriously under priced.
(Back Piscean 10 pts at 3/1)(Lay Brave Prospector 35pts at 2/1)Result-2nd Piscean ran a good race but ive obviously totally got Brave Prospector wrong.(-80pts)(DT-45.5pts)
(Running Total+175.14pts)

February 2nd

410 Lingfield
Decent little staying handicap with some in form horses,Frameit seemed to put up a much improved performance last time and Tower has easily got the ratings to win this.
(Back 7pts win on Frameit at 5/1)(Back Tower 4pts at win 11/1)Result Frameit Won(+31pts)
650 Kempton
Transformer is the obvious horse but appears better at Lingfield,If you forgive its last run,Wasasra is seriously overpriced.
(Back Wasara 4.5pts at 12/1)Result-UP(DT+26.5pts)
720 Kempton
I make this a 2 horse race,Advertisement is the obvious one but Ocean Legend has been gradually coming back to form and this course specialist has a great chance for his inform stable.
(Back Ocean Legend 8.5pts win at 4/1)Result-3rd(DT+18pts)
Days Total Minus Commission(+17.11pts)(Running Total+220.64pts)