1st August

4.0 Redcar-Voice from Above is very unexposed but there is a little doubt about the very quick ground.Kung Hei Fat Boy has improved with its last 2 runs on fibresand but has to prove it back on turf.Al Wajba wants quick ground & struggled last time on soft,he may be a bit of value back on good to firm.
Back Al Wajba 9pts at 5.7-2nd(-9pts)Down to 1.25 in running but just got outstayed.

9.0 Perth-There is a small doubt about the ground but Keltic Crisis improved markedly on its first run for Sophie Leech & is very well in here.
Back Keltic Crisis 12pts at 6.0 at Bet365 posted on Tuesday evening(Backed into 4.5 by 9am)-NON RUNNER
With Keltic Crisis out,this is wide open and Western Bounds superior track form gives him a better chance than the prices suggest.
Back Western Bound 8pts at 7.6-UP(-8pts)

8.0 Perth-A weak race with doubts about all of them,Red Kingdom goesl well for J.Maguire but very soft ground is a concern.Kai Broon is 0/5 going Right Handed so as the only distance winner & with the best last time out rating,Knockavilla gets the nod.
Back Knockavilla 10pts at 5.0-2nd(-10pts)

830 Perth-Fog Patches is fairly solid but is certainly short enough.Solway Dornal likes small fields & a low weight but is unproven on the ground.Hurricane Jack represents a little bit of value,it has a good record in small fields(2wins,1place from 9 runs),over 3miles(2wins,1place from 5 runs) and going right handed (2wins,1 place from 10 runs)
Back Hurricane Jack 6pts at 9.0-4th(-6pts)(DT-23pts)
Running Total+3199.20pts

31st July

330 Beverley-Desert Romance is a much better horse in the spring with a record from July onwards of 0 wins and 0 places from 16 runs.Shadowtime should go well while Kaafel and Centrifugal are unexposed.
Lay Desert Romance 50pts at 6.0-UP(+50pts)

905 Perth-This is quite a tight race.Navy List can progress but does need to on my ratings.Cool Baranca looks the main danger to Parsons Punch who has a good record in small fields & also has an interesting trend in its profile when carrying 10.07 or less(2 wins,1 place from 5 runs) against a record of 0 wins,1 place from 9 runs when carrying over 10.08.
Back Parsons Punch 8pts at 8.0-UP(-8pts)(DT+42pts)
Days total minus commission+39.9pts
Monthly Total-90.48pts
Running Total+3222.20pts

30th July

340 Ayr-Roninski looks out of form but its record in fields of 8 runners and less is an amazing 4 wins and a second from 5 runs.Its get these conditions for the first time since its last win.Ballista is the obvious danger

Back Roninski 7pts at 8.2-3rd(-7pts)Into 5.5 but looked as though it needed this run after an absence.

315 Yarmouth-As a completely unexposed runner in this field,Minalisa looks to hold decent claims and should also improve more for the faster ground. 

Back Minalisa 15pts at 4.5-Won(+52.5pts)Smashed into 3.0 and stuck on well(DT+45.5pts)

350 Yarmouth-Flynns Boy ran well last time but all its best form has been in small fields(like todays) so it must go well.

Back Flynns Boy 11.5pts at 4.1-3rd(-11.5pts)Another one where it proved it was the wrong price,backed into 2.5 but the ground had gone a bit against it and it didnt pick up(DT+33pts)

750 Uttoxeter-Providing the fall last time has left no dent on the horse,Whistling Senator has to run well here.

Whistling Senator 12pts at 6.0-(-12pts)Another one backed but unfortunately got outpaced and just plugged home.(DT+21pts)

835 Wolverhampton-On its best turf form,Whitstable Native has a few Ilbs to find but on its Wolverhampton/All weather ratings,it has lots to find.

Lay Whitstable Native 50pts at 6.0-UP(+50pts)(DT+71pts)

905 Wolverhampton-The chance of Majuro doesnt look obvious but its had 4 starts over 9f at Wolverhampton in class E races & won the lot.Its worth a few points on at the price although Nimble Thimble could obviously be in a different class.

Back Majuro 5pts at 14.0-3rd(-5pts)Ran a really good race despite being caught well out of its ground when they quickened off a slow pace(DT+66pts)
Days total minus commission+62.7pts
Monthly Total-130.38pts
Running Total+3182.30pts

29th July

350 Pontefract-Rugged Cross is quite difficult to rate and moves back to a mile,it does have a bit to find.Ladys First is improving but Ive got this between Prince of Johanne and Set the Trend with the latter preferred.
Back Set the Trend 12pts at 5.0-3rd(-12pts)

28th July

245 Newmarket-

Back Proud Chieftain 6pts at 12.0-4th(-6pts)

305 Newcastle-

Lay Roker Park 30pts at 6.0-UP(+30pts)

355 Ascot-

Back Colour Guard 5pts at 12.0-3rd(-5pts)Ran a good race & was hampered by the winner.(DT+19pts)
Days total minus commission+18.05pts)
Monthly Total-181.08pts
Running Total+3031.60pts

27th July

2.0 Southwell-Lost Glory has outstanding claims here,in fields of 9 or less its 4 wins from 6,1 out of 1 over course and over distance
Back Lost Glory 20pts at 3.0-Won(+40pts)


330 Ascot-Beatrice Aurore is top rated and 1 out of 1 in listed class races.
Back Beatrice Aurore 14pts at 4.0-UP(-14pts)All a bit of a joke really as the horse got loose and bolted for 5 furlongs then was incredibly allowed to run.(DT+26pts)


405 Ascot-A few here stepping up in trip and obviously they may improve for it but Bilidn is a thorough stayer and in great form.
Back Bilidn 8.5pts at 5.7-UP(-8.5pts)Poor run(+17.5pts)

710 Newmarket-Toga Tiger is clearly on a roll & is still well in on its old form while I feel I need to have a little cover shot on Pats legacy who looks woefully out of form but the trainer is going well & it drops back into a class E for the 1st time since it won last.
Back Toga Tiger 15pts at 3.85 & Pats Legacy 3pts at 18.0-UP(-18pts)


720 Chepstow-Back up to 7f and on fast ground,Sunley Pride is the fav in my prices.
Back Sunley Pride 7pts at 9.0-UP(-7pts)(DT-7.5pts)
Monthly Total-199.13pts
Running Total+3013.55pts

26th July

6.0 Epsom-Wild Sauce & Lady Gibraltar should have this between them
Lay Blanc De Chine 50pts at 3.5-UP(+50pts)
Days total minus commission+47.50pts
Monthly Total-191.63pts
Running Total+3021.05pts

25th July

320 Worcester-
Back Ton Chee 6pts at 7pts at 10.0 & Strictly 6pts at 11.0-Both Fell(-13pts)


330 Catterick-
Lay Lost in Paris 50pts at 3.5-1st(-125pts)(DT-138pts)


430 Catterick
Back Drumpellier 5pts at 11.0
Back Drompellier to beat Dunmore Boy 20pts at 2.5-Lost(-25pts)(DT-163pts)


440 Lingfield-
Back Hannibal Hayes 15pts at 5.5-Won(+67.5pts)


520 Worcester-
back Benmadigan 16pts at 3.25-3rd(-16pts)


550 Sandown-
Back James Pollard 5pts at 22.0-UP(-5pts)(DT-116.5pts)

24th July

240 Southwell-Kirkhammerton has been running well and surely must go close

Back Kirkhammerton 12pts at 4.5-UP(-12pts)You couldnt have found the winner with a crystal ball.

410 Southwell-I make this between 3 horses.Amazing King has to be respected back on good ground,while Sagredo has been running well recently over fences but Changing the Guard has a rating from the last time it got good ground that wins this.

Back Changing the Guard 9.5pts at 5.2-4th(-9.5pts)(DT-21.5pts)

635 Ffos Las-Night Trade clearly put up its best rating for a while last time & should prove too strong for Sparking & Full Shilling.

Back Night Trade 12pts at 4.5-Won(+42pts)(DT+20.5pts)


815 Bangor-Taffy Thomas,Court in Session should go well while course specialist Lord Ryeford isnt out of it,Shadow Dancers form after a break gives hin every chance and is a big price while The Disengager looks to have a few pounds to find.
Back Shadow Dancer 6pts at 11.0-2nd Lay the Disengager 30pts at 5.5-1st(-141pts)(DT-121pts)
Monthly Total-160.63pts
Running Total+3041.05pts

23rd July

230 Ayr-
Back Chosen Character 13pts at 4.3 -Won & Silver Rime 8pts at 7.0 -4th(+34.9pts)Chosen Character was smashed into 2.75

22nd July

250 Ascot-Very competitive & tight handicap but from a value perspective Rawaki has to be backed as a horse that has had only 3 races with a nice improving profile.
Back Rawaki 5.5pts at 10.0-UP(-5.5pts)

515 Newton Abbot-Good little race for the grade & at a decent price,Or Sing About should run well being back on fast ground for a while & on a left handed track.Jockey is 2/4 for the trainer.
Back Or sing About 6pts at 11.0 -UP(-6pts)(DT-11.5pts)

(As posted on Wednesday)
Adam Scott into 1.8 now
Golf
The Open
2pts Each way(1st 7 with Paddy Power)
F.Molinari 35/1,R.Fowler 35/1.A.Scott 40/1-2nd,S.Stricker 66/1
1pts Each Way
A.Hansen 125/1,M.Siem 150/1(+2pts)(DT-9.5pts)

21st July

3.0 Cartmel
Back Kilvergan Boy 12pts at 4.3-4th(-12pts)

440 Market Rasen
Back Ballybough Gorta 25pts at 3.0-2nd(-25pts)Traded at 1.04 in running!


515 Market Rasen
Back Park Lane 6pt at 11.0-Won(+60pts)An amazing ride after nearly getting knocked off and then hampered after 2 fallers near it early on & looked like pulling up but kept going & stayed on strongly to just get up.(DT+23pts)
Days total minus commission+21.85pts
Monthly Total-30.13pts
Running Total+3171.55pts

20th July

340 Haydock-Haajes comes into form in July & posted a good rating last time,its sure to run well with Cruisetothelimit & Captain Scooby the dangers.

Back Haajes 12pts at 4.0-UP(-12pts)Never put in the race


450 Haydock-Flashman looks an improving type & should be clear favourite.
Back Flashman 15pts at 4.0-Won easily+(+45pts)


355 Ascot-Cannot see why Macs power is so short & ive got this between Shropshire just in front of Farlow.
Back Shropshire 9pts at 6.6-Won(+50.4pts) Lay Macs Power 30pts at 4.0-2nd(+30pts)


Rugby League
Lay St Helens v Catalans 30pts at 2.5-Lost(-45pts)(DT+68.4pts)
Days total minus commission+64.98pts
Monthly Total-51.98
Running Total+3149.70pts

19th July

Golf
The Open
2pts Each way(1st 7 with Paddy Power)
F.Molinari 35/1,R.Fowler 35/1.A.Scott 40/1,S.Stricker 66/1
1pts Each Way
A.Hansen 125/1,M.Siem 150/1

18th July

320 Uttoxeter-
Back Sean Airgead 10pts at 6.5 at Boylesports-Won*2non runners*(+46.75pts)Richard Johnson gave this horse a great ride because I dont think it really wanted to win.


805 Sandown-3 unexposed horses from big yards could obviously prove better than Whipcrackaway but the selection has a nice consistent profile over 10f on soft ground,its a very big price.
Back Whipcrackaway 8pts at 12.5 to win & 8pts at 3.0 to place-4th(-16pts)(DT+30.75pts)
Monthly Total-116.97pts
Running Total+3084.72pts

17th July

330 Beverley-Quite a tight race ratings wise and Lockantanks should go well although doesnt get its head in front that often.Lady Chaparal has interesting trend in its profile when carrying around 10st with 3 wins from 4,it could have a class edge today.
Back Lady Chaparal 7pts at 8.0-UP(-7pts)Well backed into 4.0 but the forecast rain never arrived & the slow pace was never going to suit this strong stayer.

16th July

405 Ayr
Back Dubai Dynamo 13pts at 4.0-Won(+39pts)


810 Windsor-Its probably gone at the game but on such tough ground tonight,i cant resist a bit on Amethyst Dawn.Its looks very out of form & inconsistent but William Buick rides for the first time & over 7f/8f on soft or heavy ground it has form figures of 5th,2nd,1st,2nd,5th,1st & 1st.Dont fancy Tea Cup at the trip or the ground,will lay in running with Richard Hughes riding.
Back Amethyst Dawn 5pts at 20.0-UP & Lay Tea Cup 50pts at 4.5-UP(+45pts)(DT+84pts)Dawn didnt run a bad race & was only beaten 2 lengths while Tea Cup surprisingly was allowed to stride on when it had serious stamina doubts.
Days total minus commission+79.80pts
Monthly Total-140.72pts
Running Total+3061.35pts

15th July

250 Stratford-Airmens Friend posted the best rating on its chase debut last time & granted a clear round should win this.
Back Airmens Friend 25pts at 3.75-4th(-25pts)ground much softer than first reported certainly didnt help but you have to be disappointed with the run.


Golf John Deere Classic
Back S.Stricker 50pts at 2.6 at 8.40pm

14th July

310 Newbury-Hopefully Soul can run somewhere near its last rating as that would easily be good enough here.Maarek & Firebeam should follow it home.
Back Soul 15pts at 3.4-Won(+36pts)


140 Newmarket-
Ardmay is on a roll & surely will be difficult to keep out of the frame.
Back Armay 8pts win at 7.6 & 10pts place(1st3) at 2.1-UP(-18pts)(DT+18pts)


455 Newbury-
Back Arnold Lane 25pts at 3.0-3rd(-25pts)


435 Chester-Brockfield is exposed but may be good enough in a race where there are doubts about Bright Applause(trip 0/3 & time of year 0/13 from July onwards)
Back Brockfield 10pts at 5.5-UP(-10pts)(DT-17pts)
Monthly Total-145.52pts
Running Total+3056.65pts

13th July

420 York -Jamaican Bolt stands out here as an unexposed sprinter with easily the best rating last time out.
Back Jamaican Bolt 20pts at 4.0 -UP(-20pts)Difficult to explain such a poor run


705 Chester -A similar story to above as Jwala is progressing well & has the plum draw in stall 1.
Back Jwala 15pts at 3.35-Non Runner

12th July

420 Doncaster-This is a good race with Ultimate Destiny looking a solid fav,its the right price however & Ashiri is much shorter than in my prices meaning there is some good value elsewhere.Shaloo Diamond is a big price considering it is certain to appreciate the very soft ground.

Back Shaloo Diamond 8pts at 7.0-2nd(-8pts)Looked the certain winner but just got worried out of it,pretty frustrating 


720 Epsom-Reggie Perrin has only had 4 runs on turf & looks quite progressive.Providing it can handle the tough conditions,it should run well.
Back Reggie Perrin 13pts at 5.3-4th(-13pts)Horse clearly needs further.(DT-21pts)
Monthly Total-108.52pts
Running Total+3093.65pts

11th July

840 Worcester-Hurricane herbie & Marie Des Anges are unexposed & difficult to assess but Changing the Guard is miles clear on ratings & is a good price.
Back Changing the Guard 25pts at 3.35-2nd(-25pts)Bumped into one tonight I feel
Monthly Total-87.52pts
Running Total+3114.65pts

10th July

No Selections today

9th July

Golf J.Byrd(-20pts)

810 Windsor-
Back West Coast Dream 10pts at 4.5-Won(+35pts)Best backed horse of the day into 2.2 & won easy.(DT+15pts)
Days total minus commission+14.25pts
Monthly Total-62.52pts
Running Total+3139.65pts

8th July

315 Market Rasen-Dipity Doo Dah is a short priced fav here but the fact remains its only won once & is not proven on the ground.King Mak is no world beater but should be very competitive here.
Back King Mak 12pts at 5.0-UP(-12pts)


Golf French Open
Lay M.Siem 50pts at 4.0-Won(-150pts)(DT-162pts)
Monthly Total-76.77
Running Total+3153.90pts

7th July

230 Beverley-
Back Horatio Carter 20pts at 3.0-2nd(-20pts)Horse traded at 1.15 in running but just didnt want to go past


420 Sandown-
Back Askar Tau 9pts at 8.0 & 15pts place(1st 3 on Betfair)at 2.5-4th(-24pts)(DT-44pts)
Monthly Total+73.23pts
Running Total+3303.90pts


Golf-Greenbrier Classic
Back J.Byrd 10pts EW(1st 4)at 8/1

6th July

230 Doncaster-This is going to be a slog which should mean Bawaardi will have trouble with this trip,Kay Gee Be is the big danger to Abidhabidubai who should go well.
Back Abidhabidubai 8pts at 6.0-3rd(-8pts)


505 Sandown-Dont see Mataaleb liking this softer ground while Rosairlie looks to be improving
Back Rosairlie 8pts at 7.0-Won & Lay Mataaleb 50pts at 5.0-UP(+98pts)


630 Beverley-This looks at the mercy of Violent Velocity who should enjoy the drop in class
Back Violent Velocity 20pts at 3.0-Abandoned

730 Beverley-Regal Acclaim is steadily improving & its consistent profile gives it a big edge over its inconsistent rivals.Pursue is the danger.
Back Regal Acclaim 14pts at 5.0*Lots of N/Rs 20pts at 3.1*-Abandoned
Days total minus commission+85.50pts
Monthly Total+117.23pts
Running Total+3347.90pts

5th July

450 Haydock-
Back Kens Girl to beat Magic Destiny 30pts at 1.9-Lost(-30pts)Kens Girl finished last,clearly didnt run its race
Monthly Total+31.73
Running Total+3262.40pts

4th July

440 Worcester-Richard Johnson has ridden Andhaar twice for trainer Richard Phillips & both times its outrun its hcp mark,It should be ok on the very soft ground & can give Stage Acclaim a fright.
Back Andhaar 9pts at 5.5-3rd(-9pts)The winner was allowed a very easy time in front & my horse just couldnt quite close the gap.
Monthly Total+61.73pts
Running Total+3292.40pts

3rd July

515 Brighton-The forecast is for heavy showers which would really suit Know No Fear,Toga Tiger is unbeaten at this track and is thriving at present but the ground is an unknown.
Back Know No Fear 15pts win at 6.0 & 15pts place at 2.0-Won(+51.73pts including commission Reduction)Toga Tiger was a  non runner but still got paid at 3.86 easily beating the starting price of 2.5.
Monthly Total+70.73pts
Running Total+3301.40pts