31st January

355 Catterick-This is pretty open but I cant see why Billy Cuckoo is such a big price.It ran a good race last time over course and distance and is just top rated on that.

Its won 3 times on heavy ground and is 2w-3p-9r on sharp tracks like this.

Chicklemix is improving but needs to again to take this while Pearls Legend looks pretty short considering its not a certainty on this ground or over this trip.

Back Billy Cuckoo 7pts at 7.0-3rd(-7pts)Ran a decent race but just outpaced slightly in the back staright and couldnt quite get back on terms but all in all,a decent month especially with 2 lays winning.

Accept 5.5

Monthly Total+122.04pts

Running Total+6065.06pts

30th January

240 Wincanton-Bennys Mist looks like its an inconsistent horse but it actually has a very clear pattern in its profile.

Gives this horse a field of 9 or less and heavy ground and you end up with form figures that read 1st-1st-1st-1st-1st.

Add to that,Based on its most recent win,its 4Ibs clear on my ratings,its 1 from 1 at this track,is 2w-0p-5r in January and hails from a bang in form yard.

You can see why I have it as a strong 6/4 shot on my tissue.

Its stablemate Carrick Boy comes to life at this time of year but looks pretty high in the handicap.

Ultragold looks a bit short to me particularly on this ground while Bertie Boru and Rouge Et Blanc are respected as the dangers.

Back Bennys Mist 14pts at 3.5 at William Hill-Won(+35pts)

Accept 3.25

3.0 Southwell-Hunting Ground will be popular after winning easily last time.That was however over 5 furlongs further and at Wolverhampton.

It has won here but more of a concern could be that this is a horse best fresh.

It returns after just 6 days and its record when returning to the track within 14 days is 0w-0p-5r.

The value alternative has to be course specialist Masterful Act,that looks sure to run its race.

Its got form figures around here of 1st-1st-1st-1st-3rd and is 4w-3p-9r in fields of 9 or less.

If the favourite doesnt run its race,it should be there to pick up the pieces.

Back Masterful Act 12pts at 4.5 at Ladbrokes-Won(+42pts)Just like the good old days this was!(DT+77pts)

Accept 4.0

Monthly Total+129.04pts

Running Total+6072.06pts

29th January

650 Kempton-Just the 1 meeting tomorrow,so opportunites are scarce.

Nassau Storm looks to be a bit short to me,for a horse that doesnt find winning easy and has a very ordinary draw.

Its got to find 5 or 6Ibs to beat some of these and I cant see that happening particularly as Jim Crowley,who normally rides it is another horse in the race.

Smokethatthunders,Firmdecisions,Maggie Pink and Emkanaat should all provide tough opposition.

As long as 3 of that 4 run,im happy to let the lay run.

Lay Nassau Storm 20pts at 6.0-Non Runner

28th January

No Selections

27th January

No Selections

26th January

245 Sedgefield-Tranquil Sea ran a fine race on its comeback and if coming on from that,should go well.Consigliere hasnt been at its best this season but has chances on last season best form.

Tahiti Pearl has a very consistent profile and has won 4 races at this track.It should run its race and give it a good go from front.

Back Tahiti Pearl 15pts at 7.0 at Bet365-Won+(+68pts 1 non runner)Typically great ride from Ryan Mania.Never saw another rival and hosed up.Shame about the non runner!

Accept 4.0

Monthly Total+52.04pts

Running Total+5995.06pts

25th January

410 Cheltenham-Amore Alato moves into handicap company on what looks a decent mark.This horse has a nice progressive profile and its clear favourite on my tissue.

Lets see if Tony McCoy can actually ride a winner for us.

The main danger is Lexis Boy,who is slowly getting back to its best.

Quick Decisson got hit hard by the handicapper after its win last time and needs to improve again.Thats not impossible but so far,its best runs have been going right handed.

Back Amore Alato 9pts at 5.7-3rd(-9pts)Winner won well.

130 Doncaster-This is very competitve but Last Shot appeals as a bit of value.

This horse has been in pretty good form all season and all its career wins have been in single figure fields like this one.

Bellenos looks a little short in the betting although its still lightly raced.King of the Wolds is respected for a very in form yard but may want further now.

Upsilon Bleu is the other with chances.

Back Last Shot 6pts at 8.0 at Betvic/Sky-3rd(-6pts)Ran a good race(DT-15pts)

Accept 7.0

Monthly Total-15.96pts

Running Total+5927.06pts

24th January

4.0 Huntingdon-Chase the Spud makes its handicap debut here and it isnt without a chance at a pretty big price.

It looks on a competitive handicap mark based on its novice hurdle form and the step into handicap company may see more improvement.

The horse is 1w-1p-2r at this track and 1w-1p-2r in this class of race.

Murtys Delight is the one to beat.It let us down last time when we were on it last week but the horse that defeated it was beaten today(Thursday).

However its still very much respected with Sam Twiston-Davies taking over in the saddle(20 wins from 76 rides for the yard).

No No Bingo has chances while its difficult to see why Theatrebar is as short as it is despite the connections.

Back Chase The Spud 6pts at 11.0 at Bet365-4th(-6pts)Nicely backed but just didnt hurdle well enough.

23rd January

240 Southwell-Aqua Gardens excelled on its first start on this surface last time,finishing 2nd behind a subsequent winner and it should run very well.

Warfare ran well over course and distance on its first start for a while Chrissycross is a different horse at this venue(form figures 3rd-3rd-1st-2nd-1st)

Camachoice isnt out of it if taking to the surface while Mishrif has chances on its run 2 starts back.

George Benjamin has its work cut out on its ratings at 7 furlongs ,so the fact that its always been below form every time its tried a mile,gives it a lot to do.

I respect the stable at this track but it should be a double figure price at least.

Lay George Benjamin 20pts at 6.0-UP(+20pts)Nice big drifter all morning and never travelling.

340 Southwell-This is a pretty desperate race and Razin`Hell should go very close.

It brings consistent course form to the table and is 8Ibs clear on my ratings.It really should be a very strong favourite.

Meebo is up there in the market but is still unproven at this distance.

Red Tiger Lily has been fairly out of form for a while but did show decent form on its only start at this track.

Back Razin`Hell 19pts at 3.0-Won(Not Matched)The story with this is....I priced this horse up at evens and saw that Bet365 had it at 3.5.I backed it immediately and then typed out the email to everyone.Just before sending,I checked the prices again & unfortunately it had been cut to 15/8.I put 3.0 in the hope either some other bookie or Betfair would enable everyone to get the price but it was one way traffic and did win as it should have.

Days total minus commission+19pts

Monthly Total+5.06pts

Running Total+5948.06pts

22nd January

655 Kempton-There are possibly a couple of improvers in here but none more so than Oriental Relation,whos improving fast.

This horse is 8Ibs clear on my ratings and well clear on the topspeed figure of its last run over course and distance.It has an outstanding chance.

National Service has only had the one run and is obviously capable of better while Thataboy & Drive On are both progressive.

Back Oriental Relation 17ts at 4.0 at Ladbrokes-Won(+33.15pts Non Runners)Won easily

Monthly Total-13.94pts

Running Total+5929.06pts

21st January

Wetherby

12.50-There is no conclusive proof that Sharney Sike is a certainty on the ground but the rating of its chase debut win,makes it worthy of support at the price.

Ive got it nicely clear on my ratings with the promise of more to come and the jockey has a 28% strike rate for the yard.

Free World continues to run well since it moved up to this trip but it does find winning difficult although it will probably give it a good go from the front.

Little Glenshee & Kykate also have chances but if the selection handles the ground then it should win this.

Back Sharney Sike 12pts at 4.5 at Paddy Power-Won(+33.60pts 1 non runner) 

Accept 4.0

1.55-Aachen is difficult to assess accurately as it returns for its in form yard after 596 days.Its also only ran over fences once.The trainer can get 1 ready after a break but this horse so far has been better going the other way round(L/H 0w-2p-7r) & will need to be at its very best.

Wicklow Lad looks to have sound claims.It won last time over 2m4f but has plenty of comparable if not better form,over todays trip.

Its got 6 wins to its name on soft/heavy ground and is 2w-0p-6r in fields of 9 or less.

The dropped in class Rose of the Moon is respected as is Real Milan whos trainer is 15 from 63 with his chasers here.

Back Wicklow Lad 15pts at 5.0 at Bet365/Betvictor-3rd(-15pts)I really would have liked to see have seen this horse sent out in front as its such a good jumper.(DTR+18.6pts)

Accept 4.0

3.35-Although Abolitionist was well beaten over fences just 5 days ago,back over hurdles & making the journey from Ireland with McCoy taking over.I can see it going very well.

This horse has shown nothing in its 3 starts over fences but some of its ratings over hurdles in Ireland,make it look attractively handicapped here.

McCoy is 2 from 6 when riding for this yard.

Boomtown is the obvious danger .

Back Abolitionist 10pts at 5.0 at Paddy Power-3rd(-10pts)Well backed but McCoy never seems to ride me a winner.(DT+8.6pts)

Accept 4.5 

Monthly Total-47.09pts

Running Total+5895.91pts

20th January

230 Wolverhampton-Give us a Belle is very progressive and has excellent form over this course and distance(1st-1st-2nd-1st).

Its drawn in stall 1 and must go well.

If Passionada is back to its form of 2 starts back then it would be a live danger but has been off since a poor run last time.

New Decade won last time here but over 6 furlongs.It looked to need all of that trip that day,so the drop back may not suit.

Back Give Us A Belle 9pts at 5.5-UP(-9pts)Just never got into it.

340 Southwell-This is a decent little race and Mappin Time and Maakir are very much respected as in form course and distance winners.

Both are the right price.

The value looks to be Pull the Pin,whos been racing over 5 furlongs and at other all weather tracks.

Back here and over this trip,I expect a much better showing.

Its raced 4 times over course and distance and finished 1st-1st-1st-2nd.

Back Pull the Pin 7pts at 8.6-2nd(-7pts)Very weak in the market but nearly prevailed.Beaten in a photo(DT-16pts)

19th January

140 Towcester-Mansonian L`As will be popular after its easy win over CD last time.It has been raised 13Ibs for that though and on my ratings,it needs to improve again if its to beat Smart Exit.

The selection has only had 4 runs over fences and produced a career best rating last time when a clear 2nd behind a course specialist over course and distance.

That run put its 4Ibs clear at the top of my ratings.

Somerby could run well while Samson Collonges isnt out of it but is wildy inconsistent

Back Smart Exit 9pts at 5.5-Won(+40.50pts)

Accept 5.0

Days total minus commission+38.48pts

Monthly Total-39.69pts

Running Total+5903.31pts

18th January

1215 Lingfield-Paddy`s Saltantes drops into a seller for the first time and looks to hold excellent claims in a race where not many can be fancied.

Ive got this horse a few pounds clear on its last run & if it can repeat it then it should go close.

Sutton Sid goes well in this grade and looks the main danger with Yourinthewill next best.

Back Paddy`s Saltantes 17pts at 3.25-Won(+34pts 1 non runner)

Accept 3.0

140 Taunton-Woodford County is the one to beat here but its short enough in the betting for a horse thats pretty inconsistent.

At a much bigger price,Robin Will may run well.It had been running over fences before running pretty well last time back over hurdles.

That was at Uttoxeter but is much better going right handed(2w-2p-7r) & will be fine on the heavy ground.

Back Robin Will 4pts at 15.0-UP(-4pts)(DT+30pts)

Accept 13.0

Days total minus commission+28.50pts

Monthly Total-78.17pts

Running Total+5864.83pts

17th January

530 Wolverhampton-Crowdmania ran a blinder on its first run after being gelded last time.It was very well backed and looked the certain winner until just getting mown down in the final strides.It drops slightly in trip and is clear top rated on that run.I make it an 11/10 shot and It must has a great chance.

Dutch Rifle has only had the 1 start(which it won) but it needs to step up a bit on the rating it got that day.It obviously should be capable of better but will need to produce more here.

Back Crowdmania 17pts at 3.25 at various Bookies(Accept 3.0)-Won(+16pts 3 non runners)

320 Musselburgh-Bar De Ligne is pretty consistent but im not sure it should be favourite here,particularly with rain forecast.

The presence of Tony McCoy on board probably has something to do with its price but it really should be around the 15/2 mark.

Storming Gale and Palos Conti should be sharing favouritism after good runs last time and back form that win this.

Drumlang would have a very good chance if it didnt get too soft.

Lay Bar De Ligne 20pts at 4.5(Lay upto 5.5)-Won(-35pts)What a terrible week (DT-19pts)

*Cancel or Trade out if Storming Gale,Palos Conti or Drumlang dont run.*

Stop Loss at 1.7 to halve the loss

Monthly Total-106.67pts

Running Total+5836.33pts

16th January

230 Market Rasen-Joanne One is without doubt,going to be popular in the betting entering handicaps for the first time and if it continues its progression theFirth of the Clyde wan it will prove tough to beat but I keep coming back to Beyeh,who put up an excellent rating 2 starts back when winning easily.It then bombed out in a very competitve race at Kempton but its such a huge price,I cant resist putting up as a selection.

This horse is 1w-2p-3r in fields of 9 or less and 2w-1p-4r on sharp tracks.It also finished a good second on its only start here.The trainer is also in good form with his flat runners.

Lamps has got a chance on its run from 3 starts back but ran poorly last time.

Back Beyeh 5pts at 13.0 at Paddys-UP(-5pts)Last time was obviously the indicator I shouldve taken notice of rather than 2 starts back.Never ever in it!

(Accept 9.0)

3.0 Market Rasen-Flaming Gorge gets dropped in trip here and I can see it making it a real test from the front,on a track where its 1 out of 1.

It made a decent seasonal debut over 2m6f and on its best ratings from last term,has a better chance than the odds suggest.

Firth of the Clyde is defintely the one to beat.This horse is a progressive chaser from an in form yard.Its around the right price though.

Upepito is the dark horse in the race as it makes its first start for Venitia Williams after 496 days.

Back Flaming Gorge 6pts at 9.0 at Various Bookies-2nd(-6pts)Ran well but Firth of the Clyde was too good

330 Market Rasen-Quite a few lightly raced chasers here with the potential to be a lot better than the 11yo Plum Pudding,who hasnt won a race since 2011.

Ultimatum Du Roy is favoured most with McCoy on board for a trainer thats 3 from 12 with his chasers here.

Legendary Hop is 1 out of 1 at this track and is improving after only 3 chase starts.

Around a Pound went off fav on its chase debut and didnt run too badly while Presence Felt ran a decent race on its chase debut and the slight step up in trip should suit.

Lay Plum Pudding 20pts at 5.5(Providing all runners run)(1 non runner.Cancelled)

4.0 Market Rasen-Murtys Delight really interests me here.

After a couple of excellent runs in bumpers on very soft ground.Its gone into hurdles and shown a little promise.

It now moves into handicaps with its trainer absolutely flying(5 winners from his last 9 runners).I expect it to get back to the form it showed in bumpers & if it does then it wins this.

Trozulon is the main danger after a decent run last time after a break while Bold Raider wont possibly like the ground(sf/hy 0w-0p-5r) or the track(R/H 0w-1p-6r)

Back Murtys Delight 10pts at 5.0 at various Bookies-2nd(-10pts)Sums the whole week up.Very well backed as expected and looked the winner all the way down the straight but couldnt or wouldnt go past.(DT-21pts)

Accept 4.5

15th January

210 Newcastle-Wide open race with several with chances.

I think its worth having a go with 2 outsiders that may have better chances than their odds suggest.

Rock Relief ran poorly last time over a trip too far,Was outclassed in the fighting fifth hurdle the time before and maybe needed the run after a break 3 starts back.

This horse now drops back to its best trip,at its favourite track(Newcastle 1w-1p-3r),on ground it handles(Heavy 1w-1p-3r).

This is a drop in class for it.It hasnt raced in a class 4 handicap since November 2012.(Class 4 1w-3p-5r)

Sparkling Hand looks to have a pretty inconsistent profile but it does appear to have a pattern that warrants an interest.

It loves it here(Newcastle 2w-1p-4r),Its 2 wins from 4 runs on heavy and is 3w-1p-12r in this class.The trainer is in good form and this horse has a habit following a poor run with a victory.(Last 3 form figures before a win were 6th-Pulled UP-8th)

Back Rock Relief 4pts at 15.0-2nd

Back Sparkling Hand 4pts at 15.0(Both at varous bookies)-UP(-8pts)

245 Newcastle-If its recovered from its race 11 days ago then I can see Rolecarr outrunning its price.

Its at its best on a left handed track(7 career wins) and heavy ground(3w-4p-11r).Its trainer is 4 from 16 with her chasers here.Im surprised at its price.

Imperial Vic is respected as a pretty consistent horse while Rose of the Moon is dropped in class but has been struggling of late.

Fentara loves heavy ground(4w-2p-10r) but ran a shocker first time out for a horse with a good record fresh.

Tutchev is a progressive horse for a trainer thats 10 from 44 with his chasers here.It may have more to come but it does need to find more.

I cannot see Badger Foot doing anything on this ground.

Back Rolecarr 11pts at 7.0 at Betvic-4th(-11pts)Story of so many recently.Even with the 2 non runners,this was well backed but just hasnt run its race.Been a rubbish week!(DT-19pts)

Accept 5.5

Monthly Total-66.67pts

Running Total+5876.33pts

14th January

12.55 Exeter-Ray Diamond has put together 3 solid efforts and looks sure to run well.Its now 13Ibs below its last winning mark and goes well here(Exeter 1w-2p-4r) and is 5w-3p-21r when returning to the track within 28 days.

Royal Riviera is the clear danger as its been very consistent and is 8Ibs below its last winning mark.

Kingcora looks well underpriced for a horse that has never ever hit the frame in its career.

Back Ray Diamond 13pts at 4.5 at Betvictor-3rd(-13pts)Ran well but weakened late on

Accept 4.0

235 Exeter-Roseneath is top rated on its latest run and should run well.Its better this way round(4 wins right handed),gets McCoy on board and is 1/1 when returning to the track within 14 days.

Cornish Ice is a pretty solid operator in the context of this race and should be in the mix while Tuskar Rock returns from an absence but has won fresh before and has the ratings to win this for its in form yard.

Barton Gift has started favourite on its 2 previous starts but has done nothing in either race.Its 0w-1p-6r in this class of race and 0w-1p-8r going right handed.

Lay Barton Gift 20pts at 5.5-Won(-90pts)Couldnt have got it more wrong.Absolutely hosed up.Never ceases to amaze me how quickly things can go wrong after looking really good on Saturday(DT-103pts)

Lay upto 6.0

Monthly Total-47.67pts

Running Total+5875.33pts

13th January

130 Plumpton-Takes a lot for me to support an Andrew Thornton ridden horse but I cant let Head Spin pass me by.

This horse produced a career best rating last time on only its 2nd start over fences.Finishing 3rd behind 2 higher rated rivals and clocking a good topspeed figure.

It now makes its Chase handicap debut and really looks to have got in on a lowly mark based on that latest performance.

Further More seems to go off favourite every time it runs but is yet to win.0w-0p-6r going left handed and although the jockey is 14 from 55  for the yard,its far too short.

I would Sablazo as the main danger after a decent run last time.

Back Head Spin 11pts at 5.0 at Various bookies.-4th(-11pts)Absolutely hammered in all day but seemed to just drop out and then run on through beaten horses.

Accept 4.0

2.0 Plumpton-Glenwood Prince has to run well as a consistent,progressive horse.Its short enough however.

Dushy Valley probably needed its last run,its first after an absence and it runs well here(Plumpton 2nd-1st-1st) but it really is short considering it needs to prove its still the same horse.

The value in the race is Tarabela,who posted a good rating over an inadequate trip last time.Its proven over trip and ground and is 2w-1p-8r in this grade.

Back Tarabela 9pts at 6.6-Fell(-9pts)Travelling like the winner(odds on in running on Betfair)When it made its first error and crumpled on landing.Really Unlucky!(DT-20pts)

Accept 6.0

330 Plumpton-Night of Passion is an in form rival,thats won its last 2 ,including 1 around here but it got a 14Ibs hike for that last win and that means it needs to really improve again to take this.Its a very short price although it is progressive.

Rocky Bender hails from a bang in form stable and reverts back to hurdles after a go at chasing.This horse is inconsistent but if it has a going day then its a very good price.

Back Rocky Bender 6pts at 9.0-UP(-6pt)Could never get into it.

310 Wolverhampton-This is very weak and maybe a decent opportunity for Daneglow to follow up its maiden victory here last time.This horse had been trying to lead in all its races and coming up short but last time they held it up and it produced a win and a career best rating.

Luke Morris is 1 from 2 for this yard who themselves have a good record at the track.

Marmot Bay is the obvious danger but for me,the prices are the wrong way round.

Back Daneglow 11pts at 4.5-2nd(Ran well and looked to be coming to win its race(Touched 1.5 in running)but the leader just found more.Disappointing day that could easily have ended with 2 winners.(DT-37pts)

Monthly Total+55.33pts

Running Total+5978.33pts

12th January

4.0 Wolverhampton-Trojan Rocket was a non runner when a selection on Friday and once again it appeals as a value price here.

This is a horse that has gone well fresh before(80 days+ 2w-1p-4r),is 3 from 8 at this track,3w-2p-7r in fields of 9 or less and 3w-0p-6r in this class of race.

As I stated on Friday,You want to see some money for this from this particular stable.

Ruwaiyan is probably the main danger dropped back to 7f.The trainer is in good form at the moment and 23% with his horses here.

Powerful Pierre is respected as it loves it around here but probably needs to find a few pounds improvement to take this.

Back Trojan Rocket 7pts at 7.0 at various bookies-4th(-7pts)Big drifter so wasnt expecting much but actually ran well and had every chance 2f out.Obviously wasnt quite ready to go and just lacked the sharpness to go and win.

11th January

235 Lingfield-Galician is top rated on its latest run and looks to hold solid claims here.

5w-6p-14r in fields of 9 or less and all 7 of its career wins have been when its returned to the track within 14 days.

Grey Mirage is respected from a good yard and is probably the main danger although Alfred Hutchinson goes very well here (Ling 2w-1p-3r) but is very beatable in this grade(Class 2 0w-1p-8r).

Back Galician 17pts at 3.15-UP(-17pts)For some reason,was never travelling at any stage and was the first one beaten.

350 Kempton-Not often you get decent value on a Nicky Henderson animal but I think the price for Lyvius is pretty big.This horse came back to form last time,posting a rating 4Ibs clear of its rivals here and is on its last winning mark now.2 from 3 on soft ground and the Jockey is 29% for the yard.I wouldve had it around the 9/4 mark.

There are some in form rivals,Deep trouble is improving but is going to need to find another surge of progress,Bernardelli is another horse going well but its trainer doesnt do a lot when he comes south(1 from 16 here),so Moujik Borget is probably the main danger.

Back Lyvius 9pts at 5.5 at various bookmakers-Won(+34.38pts 1 Non runner)Hurdled poorly but great ride to first get it involved and then rally to win close home

Accept 4.5

145 Wetherby-Allied Answer makes its handicap debut and looks to have got in on a decent mark.It posted its best rating last time over course and distance and a reproduction of that would be good enough to take this.

Forward Flight has a similar profile but with inferior ratings,I respect the Trainer and Jockey a lot.

Memory Cloth ran pretty well on its handicap debut last time but needs to come on again while Trust Thomas manages to post decent ratings without winning.

Back Allied Answer 12pts at 4.5 at Bet365/Betvic-Won(+42pts)Really well backed and won in a photo.(DT+59.38pts)

215 Wetherby-Very competitive race but Grey Gold is far too big a price and has to be supported.

This horse is still progressing and wants very soft ground(Soft/Heavy 4w-2p-10r), a small field(0-9 runners 3w-0p-6r) and a recent run(28 days or less 2w-1p-3r)

Everything looks in place for a big run.

Desert Cry loves the soft(Soft/Heavy 3w-1p-6r) and shouldnt be far away while Oscar Hill is still improving.

Filbert is still lightly raced from a good yard but I think De Boitron might prefer better ground.

Back Grey Gold 9pts at 8.5 at Betvic-2nd(-9pts)Called the market right as he SP`d at 5.0 and ran well but Desert Cry hosed up.

Accept 5.5

325 Wetherby-On just its 3rd start over fences,Ravens Brook hosed up and in the process posted a career best rating that puts it nicely clear of its rivals here.

Chicklemix may be the main danger as the trainer is in good form and its the only course winner in the field.

Free World had one of his infrequent victories last time and there has to be a doubt about it repeating it especially with a record of 0w-1p-16r from January to April.

Back Ravens Brook 12pts at 4.0 at Bet365-UP(-12pts)Same as above.Hammered into 2.5 and beaten after a fence.(DT+38.38pts)

Accept 3.75

Monthly Total+99.33pts

Running Total+6022.33pts

10th January

245 Sedgefield-Moscow Presents is a surprisingly big price for a horse with only 8 starts over hurdles and  one that produced a career best rating last time on its first start at 3miles.It has got a bit further to go today but its sire is 15% with horses over that distance,so there every chance it will suit.

The jockey is 17wins from 79 rides for the yard and the price should be around the 5/2 mark.

The Young Master is the obvious danger.as a progressive horse that goes well on sharp tracks like this(2w-1p-5r).Its the right price though.

After a total of 35(Chase and Point to point) races in its career,Mister Philson is suddenly tried over hurdles.I respect the trainer a lot(7wins from 20 runners here) but its difficult to see why its as short as it is.

Quel Elite ran well last time but has a few pounds to find on that and the step up in trip might not suit(Sire 0 winners from 29 runners over further than 3 miles)

American Life is the other that could make the frame.

Back Moscow Presents 8pts at 7.0 at Bet365(Accept 5.5)-3rd(-8pts)Ran well

430 Wolverhampton-Lexi`s Hero should run well after a good run last time at Southwell.Its fine at this track but doesnt find it easy getting its head in front and its around the right price.

Mappin Time came back to life last time in first time blinkers.Theres guarantee they will work again and its been below par in both runs at this track.

Fat Gary is pretty consistent but looks weighted up its best now and looks underpriced.

Im going to take a chance on Trojan Rocket.Its been off 147 days but goes pretty well fresh(80days+2w-1p-4r),loves it around here(Wolves 3w-2p-8r),likes a small field(0-9 runners 3w-2p-7r) and Tom Queally is 1 win from 3 rides for the yard.

Coming from this stable,you`d want to see some support for it.If its ready to go then it should shorten up and run very well.

Back Trojan Rocket 6pts at 9.0-Non Runner.....Hopefully most of you got the replacement selection I sent on and we had a nice winner.

Accept 8.0

6.0 Wolverhampton-Kashmir Peak looks a little short to me here.Its got to find 7Ibs on its latest run at Lingfield and although it ran well on the turf in November,its got no form around here.

Royal Alcor should run really well.It goes very well here and if you take its runs over this distance in fields of 9 or less,you get form figures of 1st-1st-1st.

Gabrials King is pretty versatile at different trips.This is probably as short as it wants now but its very consistent and is 5w-5p-12r at this track.

Magika ran well below par last time at Southwell but you would expect a different performance back here at a track,where its won both its starts.

Super Say isnt out of it on its latest run at Lingfield.

Lay Kashmir Peak 20pts at 5.0-2nd(+20pts)Well beaten in the end.(DT+12pts)

Cancel or Trade out if Royal Alcor,Magika or Gabrials King dont run

Days total minus commission+11pts

Monthly Total+60.95pts

Running Total+5983.95pts

9th January

640 Wolverhampton-Albeit at a lowly level,Ellal is quite progressive and if it can repeat its rating from its last run then it will go very close.

Mosman is another thats progressing but as of yet,its ratings arent as good as the selection.Polar Forest ran below par last time but its run 2 starts back give it a squeak.

Back Ellal 13pts at 3.75 at Paddys-UP(-13pts)Really flat run.Very disappointing.

Accept 3.5

510 Wolverhampton-Khajaaly is a tricky ride and I wouldnt blame anyone doing it each way but its ratings are superior to the rest of the field and if it vcan produced just right then it really should win.

Fame Again is respected although it may be better at further while Izzy Boy may run better than last time,now its dropped in trip.

Daring Dragon looks a bit short to me after a poor run last time although it has only had 6 runs.

Back Khajaaly 8pts at 7.0 at Various Bookies-Won(+48pts)Well backed into 4.5 and just got up.(DT+35pts)

235 Catterick-This will be a real slog in these conditions.There are several that can be fancied.

Merlins Wish is a very progressive stayer.Proven on the ground,it looks sure to go well.

Sun Cloud comes from a stable in great form(7 winners from their last 18 runners) and this horse is still progressing after 4 runs.

Wellforth is in and out but on its latest run,it would have a good chance.

Chac Du Cadran won this race last year although isnt in as good a form this time round while Mister Marker back on its favoured ground(4 wins from 8 starts on heavy) could go well over a trip it stays.

Diamond Harry was better than these a few years ago but looks a light of former days.Its current ratings leave it with a mountain to climb and its price should be nearer the 16/1 mark.

Lay Diamond Harry 20pts at 5.7(Lay upto 6.0)-Fell(+20pts)(DT+55pts)

150 Southwell-Grace Hull has been running well and deserves to get its head in front.Its clear top rated on its latest effort and a reproduction of that would see it go close.

Thorpe Bay is the clear danger,a 4 time winner around here,its just as effective over 5 and 6 furlongs and should run well.

Maakir is the other in with a shout in a weak race but its needs to find a bit more to beat the other 2.

Back Grace Hull 11pts at 4.3-2nd(-11pts)Unbelievable really! Fell out the stalls but came storming down the straight and looked the certain winner(Touched 1.05 in running) but the winner battled back.(DT+44pts)
Monthly Total+49.95pts
Running Total+5972.95pts

8th January

610 Kempton-New Rich is clear top rated after its win last time at this track.That means its run twice over course and distance and won them both and providing the draw doesnt prove a problem,then it must go close.

Divine Call looks the main danger after a decent run last time.Insolenceofoffice is a bit in and out but on its best,it would have chances.

Back New Rich 10pts at 5.0 at Various Bookies-UP(-10pts)Really fancied to this run well.Just didnt get into it.

1.0 Lingfield-Course specialist Drawnfromthepast came back to form last time and looks ready to strike at its favourite track.4w-4p-12r around here and 2 from 4 in January,everything looks in place for a good run.

Only Ten per cent ran well last time but its a better horse at Southwell  and is 0w-1p-16r in this class or race.

Secret Millionaire could be a danger if ready after 342 days off.

Back Drawnfromthepast 11pts at 4.5 at Various bookies-2nd(-11pts)Typical of the last few days.Look like it was coming to win but the leader battled back.(DT-21pts)

7th January

225 Leicester-Lord Landen is just top rated on its performance on its chase debut last time.You would expect a little improvement and this easier track should help as well.

Carli King is respected for a yard thats 13 wins from 62 runs with their chasers here while Meirigs Dream is another thats only had 1 chase start and should be in the mix.

Crescent Beach is more exposed than most and although 1 from 1 around here,clearly looks to prefer faster ground than it will encounter here.Even on its best form ,its got something to find and its ratings are 10Ibs worse on soft ground.

Back Lord Landen 10pts at 5.0 at Various Bookies-4th(-10pts)

Lay Crescent Beach 20pts at 6.0-3rd(+20pts)

*Cancel or trade out if Lord Landen,Carli King or Meirigs Dream dont run*

345 Southwell-Course specialist General Tufto has emerged from the doldrums and put together a series of solid runs.The latest rating gives it a very good chance of adding to its 11 course victories and as long as the horse doesnt drop itself out too far back then its strong finish could be decisive.

Tijuca comes back from absence and with Adam Kirby booked,you would assume they mean business but he is 0 from 5 when riding for the yard and it has to prove itself around here.

Huzzah hails from an inform yard,who do well here but this horse has run 2 shockers on both runs on this surface plus its 0w-2p-13r when returning to the track within 14 days.

The Troyster is very lightly raced but has looked useless so far but as always with this yard,the market will be revealing.

Back General Tufto 10pts at 5.0 at Betvic-3rd(-10pts)When this horse was so close 3 furlongs out ,I thought it was certain to win(Touched 1.52 in running) but it disappointingly flattened out(DT=)

Accept 4.5

6th January

12.55 Southwell-Shouldavboughtgold is quietly progressive and is a decent fav here but the fact remains,its still yet to win a race.

Off the Wall made a solid chasing debut last time and if it improves from that,it could take a hand while Old Way makes its chasing debut for a yard thats 11w/40r with their chasers here but it needs to significantly improve on its hurdles form to figure.

What A Good Night let us down as a selection last month but is such a big price in this,ive got to give it another chance.The handicapper has dropped it 8Ibs for that latest run,which seems an over reaction considering how well it was going beforehand.Its 1w-0p-3r in fields of 9 or less,so perhaps the smaller field will help.

All in all ,if it can repeat its run 2 starts back,it wins,as simple as that.

Back What a Good Night 7pts at 7.0 at Bet3653rd(-7pts)Looked like getting involved 4 out but never found anything in the straight.Couldnt have the winner at all to be honest.

Accept 5.5

3.0 Southwell-The Happy Warrior and Superciliary finished 1st and 2nd in their last race and today the former,despite winning that event,gets a weight pull off its rival.

Proven on heavy,its placed in its only start in this class of race and the trainer is 3 from 11 with his hurdlers here.

Unless Taradrewe has suddenly improved in its 181 days off then Superciliary is the main danger.

Back The Happy Warrior 15pts at 3.75-2nd(-15pts)Like a slow death this was.Looked the winner for the whole race(Touched 1.25 in running) but missed the last hurdle and got collared on the run in.(DT-22pts)

Accept 3.5

Monthly Total+26.95

Running Total+5949.95pts

5th January

210 Southwell-This looks to lie between Greyfriarschorista and Frontier Flight.The latter is respected as a consistent horse that steps back up to its best trip but I fail to see how it can be an odds on chance to beat the former.In my view the prices are the wrong way round.

Greyfriarschorista put up a great performance last time over course and distance,posting the top rating in this race and a very good speed figure.

This is its time of the year(December-March 8w-2p-19r) and it likes a quick return to the track(14 days or less 8w-3p-23r)

Its very good around this track at this trip(Form Figures of 1st-1st-3rd-6th-1st).It must go close

First post is consistent but has to find more while The Lock Master could run well as its steadily finding its form and is 2w-3p-7r in January although a record of 0w-0p-8r in this class shows its still got a bit to find.

Back Greyfriarschorista 18pts at 3.5 at Various Bookies-3rd(-18pts)Called the market correctly but I doubt the selection ran to form here.Disappointing.

Accept 3.0

1240 Southwell-Really weak race and Upper Lambourn is such a big price now ,that I have to have a little bit on.

It achieved a decent rating last time in a claimer,its 2 from 3 when racing in January,is a 4 time winner around here and 2 from 9 over this trip.

Theres enough there to warrant an interest at the price.

Major Muscari is probably the biggest danger ,as it more likely than most to run its race.

Back Upper Lambourn 4pts at 15.0-3rd(-4pts)(DT-22pts)

Accept 12.0

320 Plumpton-Cant really see why there is a gap in prices between the favourite Overnight Fame and Upton Mead.

Theres no denying the former should run well,as its been pretty consistent and is 2w-1p-4r in January/February but Upton Mead goes very well here(3 time winner),is fine on heavy ground and gets Richard Johnson(1 from 3 on the horse) back on board.

Itoldyou is another course winner that may run well but is dropping back in trip and on a sharp track,may not be ideal.

The only other possible is Browns Brook,who hails from the Venitia Williams stable.This horse has shown next to nothing so far but you have to respect a trainer thats 22wins from 75 runners with her chasers at this track.

Back Upton Mead 9pts at 5.3-Won(+32pts 1 non runner)Left clear in the straight but looked like it was going to win anyway.(DT+10pts)

Days total minus commission+9pts

Monthly Total+48.95

Running Total+5971.95pts

4th January

140 Newcastle-Etxalar could be a vulnerable favourite here.Although it ran well last time,that was at Carlisle,which seems to be turning out to be its favourite track.Its 0w-0p-3r around here .0w-0p-11r in the months of January and February and 0w-2p-17r when returning to the track within 28 days.It shouldnt be the market leader.

That should go to the unexposed War On.This horse makes its handicap debut here on what could be a nice mark.

Its 1 from 2 on heavy ground and the trainers horses have finally began to run well after a nightmare start to the season.

Rolecarr could possibly be the main danger as its a different horse on heavy ground but its far more effective around Kelso.

Back War On 9pts at 6.5 at Stan James/Betvictor-3rd(-9pts)Jumped really well but just got outpaced in the straight.

3rd January

240 Musselburgh-Hartforth is no good thing but its consistent(Particularly so since being stepped upto this trip),it stays and will go on the ground.In a race littered with inconsistent,possible non stayers stepping up in trip,it could easily be good enough at a value price.

Vallani could go well after a decent run last time but its no certainty to reproduce it and its in form trainer is 0/28 with her hurdlers here.

Solidago is one that steps up in trip(Sire 22% with its progeny over the distance).This looks to be the main danger with Richard Johnson taking the ride for a very in form yard,however the price is very very short.

Back Hartforth 6pts at 9.0-Won(Wasnt Matched)Well backed all day so unfortunately didnt get the price I wanted.However for those in running,it took a bad step early on and the jockey nearly fell off.This saw its price hit over 20.0.So hopefully some either left in running or backed it after the above incident.Won easily.

230 Southwell-This is good race for this track.Honoured has been in good form for its in-form stable but needs to improve again to take this.

Royal Alcor won last night at Wolves and has finished 1st and 2nd in its 2 runs at this track but again has to go on again.

Luv U Whatever has a superb record here(1st-2nd-1st-1st) and is very much respected but If Dame Nellie Melba can reproduce its career best rating from last time then it will go very close.

That was its 1st run at this track,the trainer is in great form and is 22% with his runners here

Back Dame Nellie Melba 12pts at 4.3-Non runner

2nd January

620 Wolves-On official ratings Powerful Pierre has a few pounds to find in this claimer but on my ratings,this consistent win machine has a very good chance.

A 7 time winner around here,its won 4 of its last 6 starts and must go close.

George Fenton is the biggest danger.Another multiple winner around here but may just be a little better over a furlong further.

Haadeth is the other with decent chances.Its a bit inconsistent but on its best,would be therabouts.

Back Powerful Pierre 10pts at 5.0-Won(+35pts Matched at different prices Average 4.5)

Accept 4.0

420 Wolves-Pretty tight race with nearly every runner having some sort of chance.

Shelford comes from a red hot yard and is 1/1 in this grade,its ratings are a little behind the best here though.

Scottish Boogie has a decent chance,Very competitive ratings,5w-2p-14r in fields of 0-9 runners and 4w-3p-10r when returning to the track within 14 days.

Its price is right however whereas Layline is the same price in my tissue,its double the price on the exchanges.

This horse is proven around here and very unexposed over this trip(2miles 1/1),Robert Winston is a top booking on the all weather and this horse is the value in this race.

Back Layline 6pts at 9.0-Wasnt Matched

250 Ayr-One For Harry should love these conditions and the slight drop in trip should prove ideal.

6Ibs clear on its latest effort,its 2w-1p-6r in fields of 9 or less and1w-1p-3r in the month of January.

Trucking Along should run well for an in form yard and Talkin Sense moves back to hurdles and may run well.

Back One For Harry 14pts at 4.5 at various Bookies-UP(-14pts)Backed into 2/1 but hurdled poorly and evenutally pulled up.Very disappointing run after getting the value.(DT+21pts)
Days total minus commission+19.95pts
Monthly Total+48.95pts
Running Total+5971.95pts

1st January

245 Musselburgh-Presented is the obvious starting point but its short enough for a horse thats 0w-1p-7r in fields of 9 or less and 0w-0p-8r in this class.

Lord of Drums again looks too short for a horse that clearly needs a longer break than this(15days) between its races.28 days or less(0w-1p-10r)

The value has to be Everaard.This horse has no record fresh(80days+ 0w-0p-6r) so its below par run first time out was no surprise.Its also not great before the turn of the year but very good just after it (January/February 6w-0p-10r) and the final piece in the jigsaw is its record of 5w-2p-8r at this track.

Take its runs at this track during January and February and you get form figures of 1st-1st-1st-1st-1st.

Back Everaard 7pts at 8.0 at Bet365(Accept 6.5)-UP(-7pts)Surprisingly lack lustre effort

135 Musselburgh-Viva Colonia takes a big drop in class and is respected but is the right price.Kealigolane also has a chance and is 2w-1p-3r around this track.

Quito Du Tresor is just top rated but thats on good ground and its much less effective on this softer ground.

Mr Moonshine is handicapped to win again after a good run last time last time,this horse takes a drop in grade and is 2w-1p-6r going right handed.

Back Mr Moonshine 8pts at 6.5 at Paddys/Ladbrokes-Won(+44pts)Great ride by Ryan Mania)DT+37pts)

330 Exeter-Gorgehous Liege wants 2miles 4furlongs+,a right handed track and heavy ground.Given these its form figures are  1st-2nd-1st-2nd-1st-4th.

Present to You and Musical Wedge are the main dangers.

Back Gorgehous Liege 10pts at 5.0-Meeting Abandoned

205 Fakenham-Brass Monkey is consistent and should go well while Scots Gaelic should also run well but Wither Yenot is very lightly raced and could improve past the field.

Back Wither Yenot 8pts at 6.0 at Bet365(Accept 5.5)-UP(-8pts)Ground turned almost bottomless and this horse didnt hurdle great and struggled(DT+29pts)

Running Total+5951.50pts