22nd December

215 Haydock-Good race and although Merry King is very much respected,Im going to go for Douglas Julian,who looks inconsistent but appears to have a very clear pattern in its profile.2/3 in December,when returning to the track after 8 to 14 days(4 from 4) and on heavy ground 5 out 7.If there is 1 non runner than that only increases its chance as its 6win-0places-9races in fields of 9 or less.
Back Douglas Julian 7pts at 8.0(Accept 6.5)-UP(-7pts)

250 Haydock-Desert Cry makes the market here,it may well improve on its handicap debut but ive got it over a stone behind my top rated horse.That horse is Doctor David,who was a very good horse 2 seasons ago before getting injured and is now getting back to where it once was.It drops in grade today into a class 3(4wins-1place-8runs) and back at its fav track(3wins-1place-5runs).Diamond Frontier is the danger on my ratings and I will(Ive promised myself i would start doing this)include it in a forecast.
Back Doctor David 8pts at 7.0(Accept 5.5)
Back Doctor David and Diamond Frontier in a 1pt exacta-UP(-9pts)

315 Wolverhampton-Fairyinthewind has a chance but shouldnt be fav on my ratings,its 0/3 at Wolverhampton,i much prefer Knowe Head(2wins-0place-3runs)in field sof 9 or less,The Moongoose and Strike Force.
Lay Fairyinthewind 30pts at 3.75-Non runner(DT-16pts)
Monthly Total+213.42pts
Running Total+4330.33pts