28th February

445 Lingfield-This is pretty open but Storm Runner looks bigger than it should be.

It returned to form last time,posting a decent rating when beaten only 2 lengths and now returns to its favourite track(Lingfield 5w-2p-14r)

It also drops in grade,in which its won 4 times and will be racing off a mark 3Ibs below its last winning mark.

The fairly quick return(15 days) to the track is another positive as its 7w-5p-30r when returning within 28 days compared to 0w-2p-11r after a longer absence.

From a good draw,it should run well.

Benandonner should run well but has a poor draw and Shane Kelly onboard(Never a positive) while Midnight Feast should also be on the premises but the market has got it right.

Back Storm Runner 6pts at 8.0 at bet365-UP(-6pts)Never travelling at any stage.Awful Run.Poor end to an ordinary month.

Monthly Total+50.46pts

Running Total+6115.12pts

27th February

250 Southwell-Argent Touch has been a model of consistency and ran really well last over course and distance when finishing 2nd despite being 3Ibs out of the handicap.

Today it runs off its correct mark and it must have a decent chance of gaining a 2nd career win.

The unexposed Monsieur Lavene looks the main danger.It clocked a very good speed figure last time although that was at Lingfield and they did have a very strong wind blowing them home down the straight that day.Its not proven here and on that basis,I feel the prices are wrong.

Saffire Song is improving but is going to need to do so again to win this.

Back Argent Touch 12pts at 4.0 at bet365/Paddys-2nd(-12pts)Looked to me like the jockey thought he had Monsieur Lavene covered(which it did) but didnt see Saffire Song bursting through.That got first run and although it pegged it back a bit,it wasnt enough.Got the value again but to no avail.

4.0 Ludlow-This is pretty open.Big Casino ran well last time while Bhakti is improving and makes its handicap debut.Both of these horse are around the right price.

Sealous Scout makes its handicap debut but will need to find more while Ballygrooby Bertie steps up in trip for a yard that have sprung back to life.

The pick of the prices for me is Spencer Lea.This horse has only had 3 runs over hurdles and clearly found 3 miles too far last time.

The ratings it posted on its first 2 runs over todays trip give it a solid chance.Add into that this is its handicap debut and Richard Johnson is booked to ride for the first time.

The jockey is 2 wins from 7 rides for this yard.

Back Spencer Lea 6pts at 8.0 at Bet365/Sky/Betfred-Won(+42pts)Well backed and a vintage ride from Johnson got the job done.(DT+30pts)

Monthly Total+56.46pts

Running Total+6121.52pts

26th February

350 Wincanton-2 handicap debutants head the market.Fascino Rustico is the one to beat coming from a top yard but it took a heavy fall just 11 days ago and it looks short enough to me.

Midnight Thunder is the other but hails from the Colin Tizzard yard,who are having a tough time at present.This horse also as of yet,hasnt produced a decent topspeed figure.

The value has to be the Progressive Keel Haul.This horse is rock solid and improving.The topspeed figure it posted last time when winning suggested theres plenty more to come and if theres any chinks in the front 2 then this horse should take advantage.

Back Keel Haul 9pts at 6.0 AT Corals(Accept 5.5)-Won(+45pts)Tough and progressive.Won both times its been put up as a selection.

330 Bangor-A few horses turning up here after disappointing efforts but not the unexposed Sir Mangan,who steps up slightly in trip for its handicap debut.

This horse looks a solid favourite for a jockey and trainer that have a 21% strike rate here.

Monetary Fund drops in class but is 0w-1p-4r on heavy and 0 from 18 going left handed.Its plenty short enough.

Extreme Impact and Quel Elite both posted good efforts 2 starts back but then ran poorly next time out while Alpha Victor refused to race last time.

Back Sir Mangan 18pts at 3.0-4th(-18pts)Maguire rarely seems to ride me a winner.Possibly went too hard in front but whatever it was.It was dissapointing.(DT+27pts)

Monthly Total+26.46pts

Running Total+6091.52pts

25th February

440 Leicester-This isnt a strong heat and Royal Riviera is the most likely winner but the market has got that spot on.

The profile horse in the race is Carpincho.As you would expect in a race like this,it does have a negative in its profile(it prefers sharper tracks than this) however there are plenty of positives also.It ran below par when last seen 87 days ago but that was over 3 miles and the drop back to this trip will suit it more.

After a break of 80 days or more its 2w-0p-6r.....Its 4w-0p-9r in this class....3w-1p-6r in fields of 10 or more...4w -0p-10r on good to soft/soft ground.....2 from 2 going right handed and Richard Johnson is 3w-1p-7r when riding for the Sarah Humphrey yard.

Theres enough there to warrant an interest at the prices.

Back Carpincho 6pts at 9.5 at Bet365-2nd(-6pts)Well backed all day into 4.5 and ran well but couldnt hold the winner.

Accept 9.0

430 Lingfield-This is competitive.Kings Request is top rated and very unexposed at staying trips.Liam Jones is 4 from 16 for this yard and it should go close.

Honest Strike is very consistent,Has 2 wins from 4 at this trip and 3 wins from 7 tries at this track.

Keep Kicking is 2w-3p-8r around here and if repeating its latest rating,will be in the mix.

Back up to 2 miles,Peachez could go well while Wheres Susie at its best,would win this.

Cabuchon isnt proven at this trip nor in this grade(Class 5 0w-0p-3r) and should be bigger than it is.

Lay Cabuchon 20pts at 5.5 -UP(+20pts)(DT+14pts)

*Cancel or Tarde out if Kings Request.Honest Strike or Keep Kicking dont run*

Stop Loss at 1.5 to lose 60% of liability

Days total minus commission+13pts

Monthly Total-0.54pts

Running Total+6064.52pts

23rd February

450 Fontwell-Not the greatest race and a decent chance for the progressive Proud Times to continue its upward curve.

Jack Doyle is 2 from 3 on this horse and with form figures of 2nd-7th-1st-1st in fields of 9 or less then this horse should run well.

The Game is a Foot looks a danger but isnt fully proven on the ground.

Clonusker won a very weak affair last time and needs to come on again

Back Proud Times 20pts at 4.0 at Betvictor-4th(-20pts)Disappointing run.Very one paced.

Accept 3.0

22nd February

230 Chepstow-Alder Mairi is 3 wins from 4 on heavy ground and after winning last time over further,its extra stamina reserves could be decisive in the closing stages.

Lord Protector probably didnt stay 2m4 last time and should run better back at this trip while Somemothersdohavem is the other with a chance.

Back Alder Mairi 13pts at 4.5 at Hills/Betvictor-3rd(-13pts)Dont know what Thornton was doing in the middle of the track but I(as someone who thinks the jockey is a joke) Should know better.

Accept 3.75

220 Newcastle-Figaro has only had 5 runs over hurdles and looks very progressive and its top rated after a good run last time.

Yorkist has run a lot of solid races and should be on the premises again while Ubaltique has won its last 2 but im not certain the slight drop in trip will see it at its best.

Back Figaro 12pts at 4.5 at Totesport/Paddys-Pulled Up(-12pts)Betting gave the warning signs and this horse ran a lifeless race.Pretty rubbish day!(DT-25pts)

430 Newcastle-This is a really good race with several in form rivals.Consigliere,on what its done this season,is an awful fav and makes the market.

It will appreciate the grade but its been running 7Ibs below its best all season.

Fentara is rock solid and must run well while Sharney Sike is still unexposed and improving.

The value for me is Dancing Art,who luckily doesnt have James Reveley strangling it today.Ritchie Mcgrath isnt great but much better than Reveley.

This horse is very consistent and still quite lightly raced.It stayed on strongly last time over too short a trip and the step back up will be ideal.

Its form figures at this track are 3-5-2-1-1-2 and its 2w-2p-8r in fields of 9 or less.

Back Dancing Art 7pts at 7.5 at Skybet-Non Runner

Accept 7.0 

21st February

250 Exeter-Loyaute`s latest win was well franked when the 2nd Baltimore Rock won easily on Wednesday.This horse loves heavy ground(2w-0p-3r) and has placed on both its starts at this track.Although there are a couple of unexposed runners in this.This horse sets the standard and shouldnt be the price it is.

Flementime and Shade of Bay both make their handicap debuts and have to be respected.

Back Loyaute 7pts at 7.0 at Corals-4th(-7pts)Looked incredibly hard work on the ground and although looked good for 3/4 of the race,it was legless by the end.

Accept 6.0

450 Exeter-There are horses in this that at their best are rated better than Royal Chatelier but few look as reliable.

Im a big fan of this young jockey and so is the trainer,who always seem to jock him up when he fancies one(Jockey/Trainer combination 4wins from 13).

This horse is 5w-3p-15r on heavy ground and if running its race,will be very difficult to keep out of the frame.

Thomas Wild is top rated but hasnt run for 283 days.I dont think its fully proven on this ground and its short enough in the market for a horse that will need to return at its peak..

Nodebateaboutit is a very in and out performer who has a record of 0w-1p-6r on heavy ground.Its a poor price after running a shocker last time.

Tuskar Rock is another too short for a horse that cant put 2 decent runs together which leaves Billy Dutton who is 2 from 5 around here and still fairly unexposed over fences.

Its probably the main danger but does have to fully prove itself over the bigger obstacles.

Back Royal Chatelier 4pts Each Way at 10.0 at bet365-UP(-8pts)The fate of every place bet I ever do.Never travelling at any point and ran its worst race of the season.

7.0 Wolves-Waving is very much respected as an in form horse whos in the winning habit but sooner or later the handicapper will catch up and on my ratings,it needs to improve again.

Uncle Bernie is consistent and will run its race but the value has to be Pinotage.

This horse had been doing not much over hurdles prior to running over this trip for the first time and producing the top rating in this race.

Its hits the frame on 5 of his 6 starts here ,so clearly handles the track and the trainer is 1 win and 2 places from his last 4 runners on the flat.

Back Pinotage 6pts at 9.0-2nd(Wasnt matched)(DT-15pts)

20th February

420 Ayr-On just its 2nd start for the in form Donald McCain stable,Knockgraffon King improved and posted the top rating in this race.

This is actually a drop in class for it and it holds strong claims.

Oil Burner looks the main danger with The Friary needing to find more on recent efforts.

Back Knockgraffon King 18pts at 3.0 at ladbrokes/Skybet/bet365-Pulled Up(-18pts)Weak in the market pre race and ran no sort of race.

240 Huntingdon-Hollow Blue Sky finished behind Trojan Sun last time but the drop in trip looks sure to suit this lightly raced horse.

Its posted a series of consistent ratings and should be favourite.

Lord of the Dunes has only had 2 starts over fences and is the main danger while Todareistodo is respected but is beatable in this grade.

Back Hollow Blue Sky 9pts at 5.5 at Corals-Won(+40.50pts)Nicely backed and stayed on to win easily

Accept 5.0

2.0 Sedgefield-Lean Burn is on a roll but only ran 2 days ago and will surely do well to back that up.It still needs to improve again to bear Short Takes on my figures.

The selection ran much better last time and if it can reproduce that then it will go very close.

Unless handicap debutant Choisan finds some improvement then Persian Herald looks the main dnager.

Back Short Takes 12pts at 4.0 at various bookies-Won(+27pts Non runners)(DT+49.50pts)

4.0 Sedgefield-Arc Warrior is improving and is respected but Mansonien L`As looks a bit of value against the favourite.

Its posted identical ratings the last twice and those give it a solid chance in this weak race.

Snuker fell last time but isnt out of it on its earlier form.

Back Mansonien L`As 15pts at 4.0 at skybet/Paddys-UP(-15pts)Looked really dangerous for 3/4 of the race but weakened badly considering how well it normally stays.I couldnt see the winner at all.(DT+34.50pts)

Accept 3.5

730 Wolverhampton-Fashion Line makes its handicap debut and obviously could be capable of much better.These horses often make the market however.

Im surprised at the price of Silverware,who chased home course specialist Star Links last time and posted a career best ratings.

It drops in class here and gets a significant jockey booking in Graham Gibbons,whos finished 1st and 2nd,both times its rode this horse.

If this horse can get on the lead early then it will take a bit of pegging back.

Toymaker is 2 from 2 at this track and has to be respected on that.

Back Silverware 9pts at 7.0 at Paddys/Corals-3rd(-9pts)Really well backed into favourite but was pestered for the lead and faded in the straight.(DT+25.50pts)

Accept 5.5
Monthly Total+46.46pts
Running Total+6111.52pts

19th February

405 Lingfield-On my tissue,Ive got Drive On a 6/4 chance here.This horse is very progressive,top rated and boasts form figures at this track of 2nd-1st-1st.

Its clearly the one to beat.

Spreadable should run well but isnt fully proven around here and also needs to find some more improvement to beat the selection.

Global Explorer ran well last time but that was at Wolverhampton and over 5 furlongs.So far,its ratings are 7Ibs worse over this trip.

Monsieur Lavene makes its handicap debut for a yard going well.If the money comes then it will probably be the main danger.

Back Drive On 16pts at 3.25 at Ladbrokes/Paddy-2nd(-16pts)Really disappointing.Never in it until making late headway and looked like it wanted further.

405 Ludlow-This is so weak.Full of inconsistent horses that cant be relied upon.I could easily see a big price winning this.

Captain Cardington is all of the above and may well run no sort of race but if on a going day then its current price is massive.

It runs its best races right handed,handles heavy ground and is well handicapped now plus at least its produced a decent run last time.

It was only 4 runs ago that it wasnt beaten far in a much better race than this,off a mark 7Ibs higher.

Back Captain Cardington 4pts at 15.0 at bet365-UP(-4pts)Waste of time.Horse didnt want to know.

Accept 10.0

345 Ludlow-Baltimore Rock recieved an ill judged ride last time.Held up for too long,it couldnt reel in the all the way winner.Today Tom Scudamore is on board and id be surprised if he made the same mistake.

Even based on that run,this horse has an outstanding chance.7Ibs clear on my ratings and still improving plus has the best topspeed figure in the race.Ive got it around the evens mark.

Whispering Harry is probably the main danger although its yet to post a speed figure even close to the selection.

Back Baltimore Rock 20pts at 3.0-(Won Wasnt Matched)Nightmare as I did back it but cannot count as the price shortened before the selection went out.Hopefully some left it in running,as 2 sloppy jumps in the back straight saw it touch 4.0.Won easily.

525 Kempton-Some in form all weather specialists on show here,none more so than the progressive Iffranesia,who continues to post consistent ratings and looks certain to run well.

Sir Geoffrey has a decent draw and should give it a good go from the front while Roys Legacy is 3 from 9 at this track and not been out of the first two in its last four starts.

Pull the Pin and Desert Strike are not out of it either.

Your Gifted is one of those late headway horses,that tend to finish their race quite well but never get there anymore.This horse hasnt won since 2011 and ran below form on both of his 2 starts at this track and is 0 from 5 in this grade on the all weather.

Lay Your Gifted 20pts at 6.0-UP(+20pts)Big drifter all day and got in all sorts of trouble.(DT=)

*Cancel or Trade out if Iffranesia,Sir Geoffrey or Roys Legacy dont run*

Monthly Total+20.96pts

Running Total+6086.02pts

18th February

310 Taunton-Some big yards represented here and I feel that may be the reason Filatore is a bigger price than it should be.

This horse has a nice progressive profile and is clear top rated on its last run.Its posted 2 excellent topspeed figures the last twice and steps up in trip for its handicap debut.

Ive got favourite on my tissue and its current price is decent value.

Ceasar Milan is the danger and if it got back to its bumper form then it would be a serious threat but it hasnt reproduced it,as of yet over hurdles.

King of Glory and Wooly Bully both need to improve for the step into handicaps.

Back Filatore 12pts at 4.5 at Corals-UP(-12pts)Must have hit every hurdle and ran a terrible race.

Accept 4.3

345 Taunton-The race revolves around the Paul Nicholls trained Virak,who won well last time over further and is always going to be popular.

It interests me that the trainer feels the need to put up an inexperienced 7Ib claimer,possibly suggesting he feels this horse doesnt have much in hand.

It has too prove itself back in trip and hasnt posted a decent topspeed yet.

Take it on with Tornado in Milan,whos jockey and trainer won this corresponding race last year.This horse has been chasing this season but has some decent hurdles ratings from last year and the best of those,gives it a very good chance.

This horse is 2w-1p-5r on heavy ground and is 2w-1p-8r in fields of 9 or less.

Back Tornado in Milan 11pts at 5.0 at Paddys/Ladbrokes-2nd(-11pts)In there disputing the lead when it tried to duck out and lost about 10 to 15 lengths.Stayed on well and has to be considered a bit unlucky.(DT-23pts)

Accept 4.5

510 Southwell-Quite open and Its All A Game is too big a price too miss.This course winner has a decent profile for a low grade event.

2w-0p-9r in fields of 9 or less,2w-0p-5r when returning to the track after 15 days or more and 2w-1p-7r in class 6 races.

It should give it a good go from the front.

FranktheTank is the main danger for a trainer thats 27% with his runners here.

Cascadia and Royal Bushida also hold chances.

Back Its All A Game 7pts at 8.0 at Bet365-Non Runner

Accept 7.0

17th February

No Selections today

16th February

250 Market Rasen-New Years Eve is still fairly lightly raced and will find this handicap a lot easier than the one it ran in 2 starts back.Its since won easily in a novice hurdle,where the first time hood sparked improvement.It posted an excellent rating and topspeed figure that day.

Anything close to that performance will make it tough to beat for a trainer that remains in decent form.

Rumble of Thunder won well last time but has a very in and out profile,so there has to be doubts about it reproducing that.

Experimentalist isnt a certainty to go on the ground while Wily Fox disappointed badly last time.

Back New Years Eve 13pts at 3.75 at bet365/Skybet(Won+29.36pts Non Runners)Travelled great and drew away after the last.

Monthly Total+43.96pts

Running Total+6109.02pts

15th February

240 Ascot-Competitve race on a very difficult days racing.Restless Harry burst back to form 2 starts back and won easily around Newbury.It then ran in a top race at Cheltenham and achieved the same rating despite finishing fifith.This is its ground(heavy 2w-2p-5r)

Its still well handicapped based on its hurdles form and should be favourite.

Hawkes Point is still lightly raced and looks the main danger while Houblon Des Obeaux has a bit to find on ratings but has finished 1st-1st-2nd on 3 starts at this track.

TeaforThree has a chance if back to last seasons best while Highland Lodge pulled up last time but has the ratings from before to run well.

Back Restless Harry 6pts at 7.5 at Paddy Power/Skybet-Won(+27.30pts *2 non runners*)Nice to get back on the winning road despite the non runners.Just a superb ride from Charlie Poste!

Monthly Total+14.60pts

Running Total+6079.66pts

14th January

245 Fakenham-This of all tracks,is one where specialists thrive and Full Ov Beans definitely comes into that category.

In its 4 runs at this quirky track,its posted form figures of 1st-1st-2nd-1st.Its up in grade but course form is massive at this venue.

Elenika has a decent chance from a ratings perspective but has a career record of 1 win from 25 starts.

Browns Brook was a beaten favourite on Thursday and it must be unlikely that it will run.If it does,its got chances but is 0w-0p-6r going left handed.

Taffy Thomas ran well last time but that was at Market Rasen and it seems to run its best at that track and it is 0w-0p-4r in this class of race.

Back Full Ov Beans 10pts at 5.0 at Betvic/Skybet-Fell(-10pts)Clearly going best when it fell 3 out with the rest nowhere.Just sums up the last week or so.

Monthly Total-12.70pts

Running Total+6052.36pts

13th February

340 Leicester-After only 2 starts over fences,Benefit Cut looks a natural and is very progressive.It dominated last time and won easily.

Its in a better race here but my ratings suggest it will take the beating.

Cloudy Bob looks most likely to follow it home while it wouldnt surprise me if Rydalis ran well,dropped in trip.

Back Benefit Cut 15pts at 3.25 at bet365-UP(-15pts)Ran a shocker.Been a rubbish few days!

12th February

715 Kempton-Brocklebank ran quite well last time but that was at Lingfield and its always been better there than at this track(Kempton 0w-1p-6r).This is quite competitve and it looks too short to me.

Bowstar won well last time over course and distance and should be in the mix if repeating that.Emkanaat has posted some very consistent ratings lately and this course and distance winner shouldnt be far away.

Light From Mars won this race last year and looks primed to go close again after running really well over a furlong shorter last time.Its better over this trip and is 3Ibs lower than last years win.

Lay Brocklebank 20pts at 4.0(Lay upto 4.3)-UP(+20pts)Never in the hunt

*Cancel or Trade out if Bowstar,Emkanaat or Light From Mars dont run.

Stop Loss at 1.65 to lose 55% of liability

415 Lingfield-Gabriel The Boss is no good thing but im shocked at its price.Its posted ratings that put it right there and is 2w-1p-6r at this track.Its a stupid price!

Whitby Jet is a fair enough favourite after a good win last time but does move back up in class.

The market is at odds with my tissue on Planetoid and Aldeburgh.They both look far too short and I will be interested to see how they go in the market.

Back Gabriel The Boss 4pts at 17.0 at Betvic-3rd(-4pts)Ran well but just ran out of it near the finish.

Accept 10.0

240 Musselburgh-At this moment,Hotgrove Boy is in the market but ran poorly yesterday,so it will be a surprise if it turns out.

Radio Nowhere ran well on its chase debut and is respected from a good year that are 27% with their chasers here but Brieryhill Boy surely shouldnt be the price it is.Its shown progressive form on each of its 3 chase starts and its trainer has won with 4 of his last 5 runners.

Civil Unrest is pretty solid and should run well but the others have to find more.

Back Brieryhill Boy 7pts 7.5 at Betvic-Fell at the last(-7pts)Destroyed the field and was about 20 lengths clear when it came down at the last.

Accept 7.0

350 Musselburgh-Pas Trop Tard lacks the scope for improvement of Forced Family Fun and Figaro but its price is completely wrong based on its excellent run last time over course and distance in a grade higher than this.It can be an in and out performer but if it has a going day then it has the ratings and back class to go close.

The 2 others mentioned are the main dangers while Trust Thomas should run well if the rain comes.

Back Pas Trop Tard 4pts at 15.0 at Bet365-3rd(-4pts)Going to have to start thinking about going each way on these bigger prices i think.(DT+5pts)

Accept 8.0

Days total minus commission++4pts
Monthly Total+12.30pts
Running Total+6077.36pts

11th February

255 Ayr-This looks a decent opportunity for Millers Reef to gain compensate for unluckily slipping up last time.That was only its 2nd start for the Keith Dalgleish stable,who are flying over jumps and flat at the moment.Its 2 wins from 7 in this grade and should be around the 2/1 mark.

Scimon Templar has been running pretty well but does have to prove its stamina.

Ancient Times and W Six Times finishd 1st and 2nd in the same race last time and both have chances but will struggle to beat the selection if it runs its race.

Back Millers Reef 12pts at 4.5 at Bet365-UP(-12pts)In keeping with the very ordinary runs the last few days.This horse was looking fine coming into the straight then stopped as if it was shot.Finished tailed off.

Accept 4.0

440 Southwell-Light the City is clear top rated after an easy victory last time on its first start for Ruth Carr.It should win if in the same form.

Chasing it home should be Fire in Babylon,whos been nicely progressive this season and is 3w-1p-7r in fields of 9 or less.

Grandad Mac is pretty consistent and likes a recent race(7 days or less 3w-0p-5r).If it gets an easy lead,it can be very tough to pass.

Samoset won last time at this track but has to prove its wants this far and certainly needs to improve for the step up.

Lay Samoset 20pts at 4.5(Lay up to 5.5)-Non Runner

Monthly Total+8.30pts

Running Total+6-73.36pts

10th February

320 Catterick-Blake Dean should run well as its clearly at home over 2miles on very soft ground.Its pretty short though and theres much better value to be had with De Chissler,who makes its stable debut here after coming over from Ireland.

Its produced 2 good efforts over 2miles in that country and has lots of form in points over further,so the slight step up in trip should suit,Its a very big price.

You have to respect The Clock Leary making its handicap debut for Venitia Williams and Jokers and Rogues isnt out of it.

Despite being 1 from 1 at this course,Bonnets Vino looks shorter than it should be to me.

Back De Chissler 8pts at 10.0 at Bet365/Ladbrokes/William Hill-UP(-8pts)Well backed into 6.0 but made mistakes and was pulled up.

9th February

No Selections

8th February

310 Lingfield-This isnt quite as competitve as a race as what Lowther has been running in lately.Its sure to appreciate the drop in grade to a class 3(Last 3 runs in this class 2nd-1st-3rd) and the smaller field will suit(0-9 runners 7w-3p-17r).

The price is just too big to let this prolific all weather(7 wins from 27 starts) go unbacked.

Modernism is progressive is probably the one to beat while Shavansky also sdhouldnt be far away.

Chapter and Verse ran well on its first start over this trip but its very in and out.

Back Lowther 5pts at 13.0 at various bookies-UP(-5pts)Ran an awful race.Never travelling at any stage.

225 Newbury-Al Ferof will do for many and from a ratings perspective,it has a good chance.However its best ratings have been over shorter and may just be vulnerable in the closing stages on what will be very tiring ground.

Take it on with Katenko,who will have no problem with the trip or the ground.The yard couldnt be in better form.

Harry Topper isnt out of it but its continuing problem with making niggly little mistakes over its fences will surely continue to hold it back.

You have to jump around here.

Back Katenko 12pts at 4.3-3rd(Wasnt Matched)

315 Warwick-No Buts is very progressive after just 4 runs over fences and is weighted to turn the tables on Persian Snow,who just beat it last time.

Its a more consistent animal than that one anyway and it should run really well.

Rouge Et Blanc isnt far away but isnt the most resolute in a finish while Mr Moonshine looks a bit short in the market to me.

Its got it about 6Ibs to find with the top 2 and lacks their scope for improvement.

Back No Buts 11pts at 5.5 at various Bookies-3rd(-11pts)Was right in there until a bad error 3 out and that was that.(DT-16pts)

Accept 4.5

650 Wolverhampton-This is weak and looks an ideal opportunity for Canon Law.Its top rated after a good second on its first run for the David O`Meara stable.

Its only had 6 runs so far and anything close to its last run would be good enough.

Toymaker is 1 from 1 over course and distance but has clearly had problems after only 2 runs in a year.Its comeback 17 days ago was 25Ibs below its best.

One Scoop or Two is fairly consistent but doesnt win very often.

Kay Gee Be hasnt run for 182 days but has gone alright fresh before and is 2w-1p-3r in this grade.If there was money for it then it could be a problem.

Back Canon Law 18pts at 3.0-Wasnt Matched

135 Warwick-Bohemian Rhapsody is just top rated but im really not sure about it on this heavy ground.The 2 times its encountered soft ground over hurdles its been well below form.Tickity Bleue makes its handicap debut and could be better than its shown so far.

Keel Haul has been very consistent and stays a bit further than this.If its still there coming into the straight then its stamina could be decisive.It should be favourite.

Back Keel Haul 8pts at 6.5-Won(Wasnt Matched)Bit of a joke day really.(DT-16pts)

7th February

630 Wolves-Some consistent performers in here namely Scribe,Lacey,Stormy Morning and Singzak with the latter particularly respected but im going to take a chance on Calaf.

Who has the ratings on grass that outclass these and its 3 runs around here were over a much shorter trip,so I wouldnt mark it down on that score.

Its been running fairly well over hurdles and normally turns out in a higher grade than this on the flat.The drop in class will suit and its also 5w-5p-16r in fields of 9 or less.

Back Calaf 8pts at 6.5 at various bookies.-UP(-8pts)Ran poorly

Accept 5.5

7.0-A race that revolves around Sir Mark Prescotts Sagesse,who if it runs like the market thinks it will,should win this.It is lightly raced and no doubt has improvement in it but its rating of its maiden win leaves it nearly a stone off the best of these and I feel it makes the market.

The best value is Oratorios Joy,whos just top rated after running a stormer last time over course and distance.

It still unexposed over this trip after just 2 wins,its 2w-1p-4r when returning to the track within 14 days and has form figures around here of 1st-2nd-1st-2nd.

Fly Solo,Like A Diamond and Bute Hall also hold chances.

Back Oratorios Joy 8pts at 7.0 at various bookies--UP(-8pts)Never in it.

130 Kempton-Baltimore Rock makes its handicap debut and with a little improvement,will be a tough opponent.The market has already got that improvement built in and its short enough.

Santo Thomas has been pretty consistent and comes from the bang in form Venitia Williams yard.If the fav isnt up to it then it should be there to take advantage.

Its made the frame every time its ran on heavy ground.

Its difficult to see anything else that may get involved.

Back Santo Thomas 10pts at 5.0 at Betvic-3rd(-10pts)Looked very one paced throughout and never looked like winning.Disappointing day.

Accept 4.0

Monthly Total+44.30pts

Running Total+6109.36pts

6th January

530 Wolves-Pretty tight little race where all apart from Boy the Bell ,have some sort of chance.

At its best,Lean on Pete would have a decent chance but its been a little below form of late.Red Shuttle ran well last time but has still yet to win and isnt proven around this track.

Elspeths Boy returns after an 86 day absence and its 1w-1p-8r after such a similar time off the track.Its another that at its best,could win this but its trainer is struggling a little.

Tiger Reigns should run well with a record of 7w-3p-12r in fields of 9 or less and it is 1 from 1 here,however the market hasnt missed it and its been put in at a short enough 2/1.

Arlecchino is a bit inconsistent but a repeat of its latest run over course and distance,would give it a better chance than the current odds suggest.

George Baker is a good jockey booking(6 winners from his last 10 rides)

Back Arlecchino 9pts at 5.5 at various bookies-2nd(-9pts)Really well backed(Went off 3.0) but couldnt hold Red Shuttle.

Monthly Total+70.30pts

Running Total+6135.36pts

5th February

315 Ludlow-Come on Annie is very progressive and the nature of its running style(Held up,gets there late) means the handicapper is never hitting it hard for a victory.

Last time out,it stepped up in trip and got it well.Beating a heavily punted favourite with the pair miles clear.

This horse is 2 from 2 in February and 4w-2p-8r when returning to the track within 28 days like today.It must run well!

Floral Spinner makes its handicap debut and isnt on a bad mark but likes finishing 2nd while Benefique Royale is another making its debut in handicaps.

Top Totti was originally put in as favourite on the early shows,its got a mountain to climb after being raised 16Ibs for its latest win.

Back Come on Annie 17pts at 3.5 at betvic-UP(-17pts)Moved into it looking good 3 out(Touched 1.76 in running) but weakened badly in the straight.May have been 3 quick runs took its toll or something went amiss.Whatever it was,it was very disappointing.

Accept 3.0

4th January

320 Market Rasen-Benefit Cut has an excellent chance, after putting up easily the top rated performance last time, on its chase debut.

This horse has a very consistent profile in its career,so you would expect it to at least reproduce it and its 1 from 2 at this track.

Mystifiable makes its chase debut and is probably the main danger based on its hurdles ratings,for a trainer that does well here.

Saints and Sinners isnt completely out of it as it progressed on its last chase start but is going to need another leap forward.

Majorica King isnt proven on this sort of ground and the others need to improve.

Back Benefit Cut 16pts at 3.25 at Skybet-Won(+36pts)The very early 7/2 was massive.Jumped pretty good and won easily.

Accept 3.0

250 Market Rasen-The race probably revolves around Last Shadow..A typical Jonjo O`Neill/AP McCoy/JP McManus animal that on what its done,doesnt deserve its place at the head of the market.I respect the trainer when he steps one up in trip like this but prices around the 2/1 mark make no appeal at all.

It does leave some value elsewhere and the best of it is Saffron Wells,who based on its ratings in novice hurdles,gets in on a nice handicap mark.

The trainer is in decent form and just a little improvement for the move into handicap company,would see it very competitive.

Grate Fella won last time but needs to find more again and also appears to be a little tight in the market.

Back Saffron Wells 7pts at 7.0 at Ladbrokes(+28pts 2 non runners)Won easily.(DT+64pts

Accept 6.0

Monthly Total+96.30pts

Running Total+6161.36pts

3rd February

1245 Southwell-Not that many that can be fancied here.Royaume Bleu won last time but that race rather fell in its lap and im not certain about it reproducing it here under top weight in what will be gruelling conditions.Its also 0w-2p-12r in fields of 10 or more.

Over and Above seems far too short as even based on its latest victory,its got 8Ibs to find with the top rated horse.Its also 0w-1p-5r around this track and 0w-1p-14r when returning to the track within 14 days.

The Last Bridge is respected as probably the main danger to the selection,as a return to last seasons form would give it a solid chance.its 2w-1p-4r at this trip and 2w-1p-6r in this class of race.

Somerby looks far too big to me.Its top rated on its latest run & Adam Wedge replaces Andrew Thornton on board(Cant be a bad thing!).Wedge is 1 from 3 for the yard.

Its 2w-2p-8r in this class of race and 2w-1p-4r over this trip.

Back Somerby 7pts at 7.0 at Various Bookies-2nd(-7pts)Ran very well and looked like it was coming to win on the home turn but couldnt reel in The Last Bridge.

Accept 6.0

510 Wolves-Chookie Royale looks nailed on to run his race here.Its posted a string of very consistent efforts and back at a track where it boasts form figures of 2nd-1st-1st-1st.

Its not difficult to see it winning for a trainer that has won with 5 of his last 14 runners.

Dont Call Me is possibly the main danger,as it has some good turf ratings but returns after 149 days off,at a track where its not proven.

As usual the market will tell its tale.

Luhaif has a chance on its most recent run at Lingfield but again isnt proven here and is 0w-1p-11r in fields of 9 or less.

Back Chookie Royale 15pts at 3.5 at Paddys/Bet365-Won+36pts Non Runner)I wish they could all win like this(Dt+29pts)

Accept 3.25

350 Southwell-Whispering Harry is a fair enough fav here and should run well but im not sure there should be such a gap between it and Cappielow Park in the prices.

The selection is gradually improving and although no win machine,it wouldnt have to be take this weak event.

Marleno,if it returns at its best after over a year off and Pagham Belle,are the only others I can give a squeak too.

Back Cappielow Park 6pts at 9.0-UP(-6pts)Looked dangerous but pretty sure it went too quick early on.(DT+23pts)

Monthly Total+32.30pts

Running Total+6097.36pts

2nd February

No Selections

1st February

115 Sandown-This isnt that strong and Saroque looks to hold sound claims.

This horse has only had 3 runs over fences,so you would assume theres more to come.It also stays a bit further than this,which may be ideal on this stiff track.

If Toby Lerone came back to its form of 3 starts back then it would have a decent chance but it is 0w-0p-3r going right handed.

Spanish Arch is the other with a chance,with its latest run over 2m7f on soft,being its best one so far over fences.

Back Saroque 11pts at 4.3 at Betvictor-Won(+36.3pts)Jumped really well & stayed on strong.

Accept 4.0

410 Sandown-Un Anjou is still unexposed as a chaser in this country and has a solid chance based on its last run over 2miles on soft.

Its got a pretty consistent profile and has the excellent Richard Johnson in the saddle.Ive got this around the 6/4 mark  .

Last Shot continues to run some solid races but remains 10Ibs higher than its last winning mark.

Regal D`Estruval hails from a yard that has to be respected but its not done enough since coming over from Ireland to suggest it can take this.

Sew on Target hails from a yard that are currently struggling

It has chances on its best form but its looks unlikely that it will be reproduced here.

Back Un Anjou 14pts at 3.5 at Paddys-UP(-14pts)Barely jumped a fence and ran a shocker.

205 Ffos Las-Saphir Du Rheu is the favourite and it is improving but it is 0w-0p-3r going left handed compared to 3 from 4 the other way round.

Ive got Whisper as a strong 6/4 chance.This horse is top rated,is 4w-0p-5r in fields of 0-9 runners and its a very impressive 3 from 3 at this track.

Grand Vision has a chance if suited by the drop in trip.

Back Whisper 13pts at 3.75 Betvictor-2nd(-13pts)Didnt hurdle great and its mistake at the last undoubtably cost it the win,as it had surged to the front(Touched 1.13 in running)(DT+9.3pts)

Accept 3.5

Monthly Total+9.30pts

Running Total+6074.36pts