30th June

530 Pontefract-Nothing in this weak race has a compelling profile and it wouldnt be a surprise if there was a shock.

Maybe Rocket Ronnie can provide it.This horse is at its best during high summer(June to August 3w-2p-9r),likes a small field(0-9 runners 2w-1p-5r) and drops in class into a grade where its 2w-1p-8r.

The yards form is a slight negative and the horse may well have lost its way but theres a lot in its profile that suggests it could bounce back to form in this and the price is generous if it does.

Ellaal has probably the best recent form and is respected the most.

Back Rocket Ronnie 4pts at 17.0 at Betvictor(Accept 13.0)-UP(-4pts)Called the market spot on,as it got hammered into 4/1 but went lame mid race and im not even sure it managed to get over the finishing line.

Monthly Total+84.63pts

Running Total+7002.25pts

29th June

230 Windsor-Unless Al Senad improves dropping back to 5 furlongs from 6 then this looks a good opportunity for Groundworker.

This horse has a very consistent profile and looks likely to run its race.

Its 1w-1p-2r when returning to the track within 14 days and Ryan Moore is 4 wins from 18 rides for this small yard.

Innocently needs to improve a few pounds to match the selection but isnt certain to handle it if it softens up while Gulland Rock will handle it but looks beatable.

Back Groundworker 16pts at 3.25 at bet365(Accept 3.0)-Won(+26.88 1 non runner)Managing to finish a difficult month in decent style at least.

Monthly Total+88.63pts

Running Total+7006.25pts

28th June

255 Newmarket-The rain is supposed to arrive at HQ today and that will really suit Sheikhzayedroad.

This horse has contested group races the last 3 times and now drops into listed company and this is its time of year(June/July 2w-1p-4r)

It should arrive late on the scene and hopefully there will be plenty of pace on,which will suit it.

Battalion is another that needs rain,as does Rawaki and both are respected.

Gatewood carries a penalty but is a force in this grade(Listed 3w-2p-5r),it does have a little to find on my ratings however.

Back Sheikhzayedroad 11pts at 5.0 at Ladbrokes(Accept 4.5)-Won(+60.5pts Paid out at best odds guaranteed)A race ran in torrential rain but this horse showed true guts to fight its way to the front and hang on.

515 Newmarket-This is a really tight race with several holding a similar chance.

Monsieur Rieussec`s price is way out of line with the other principals that i consider holding a good chance and has to be supported.

This horse was hampered last time but still posted a decent rating and is 2w-1p-5r in June/July.

Urban Dance,Zain Eagle and Llanarman all hold decent claims but are the right price.

Back Monsieur Rieussec 5pts at 13.0 at Totesport/betfred(Accept 10.0)-Non Runner

Monthly Total+61.75pts

Running Total+6979.37pts

27th June

820 Newcastle-Anderiego returned to form last time and has a decent chance competing off a mark 9Ibs lower than it last won off.The stable are in good form.

Sound Advice has been running well and has finished 1st and 2nd in its 2 starts at this track,for another yard going well.

Brian Ellison has won this race twice in recent years and I expect his Big Storm Coming to put up a much improved performance.

Sbraase didnt get a clear run on its latest start but despite that,has it to do on my figures.It looks far too short.

Lay Sbraase 20pts at 4.5(lay upto 5.5)-UP(Cancelled)

710 Newcastle-I respect Pelerin,whos improving and was an unlucky loser last time but im not sure it should be favourite over Lily Rules.

The selection has ran in group races this season and should appreciate the drop into listed company.

Its 2 from 3 at this track and the trainer is 8 from 39 with his runners here.

Magic of Reality has chances on its form over a mile but needs to prove itself over this longer distance.

Back Lily Rules 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies.-UP(-12pts)Strong in the market but an unbelievably bad run.

250 Yarmouth-Roxy Lane suddenly burst into form last time.The trainer stated it had been suffering from sore shins and after only 5 runs on the turf,its pretty unexposed on the grass.

The biggest danger looks to be Lady Sylvia who gets Oisin Murphy onboard for the first time.

Speciality looks a bit shorter than I would have it especially as it likes to come 2nd a lot.

Back Roxy Lane 12pts at 4.3 at betvictor(Accept 3.75)-UP(-12pts)Finished right next door to Lady Sylvia,who it beat last time,so that race has clearly been overrated.Got the race completely wrong.

830 Chester-This is pretty wide open but Caramack looks nailed on to run well.This horse has been in really consistent form,its jockey is 3 from 5 for the yard and it has a good draw in stall 2.It looks difficult to keep out of the frame.

Tidentime has chances but stall 8 isnt going to help matters while similar comments apply to Piceno,whos only 1 stall closer to the rail.

Swift Cedar could run well but may prefer slower ground.

Back Caramack 4pts each way at 9.0 at corals/Bet365-4th(-8pts)Ground softened up a bit much then Fell out the stalls and stayed on late into 4th(of course)

455 Musselburgh-The obvious one here is Longshadow,who won 4 days ago and reappears under a penalty.

If its recovered it will run well but its a quick turnaround for a 2 mile race.

Mason Hindmarsh drops in class but is only 1w-5p-21r in fields of 9 or less.

Voice from Above has been inconsistent and so far,better at shorter.It did win well last time though and isnt out of it.

Underwritten lost its way badly last season and its possible that the horse isnt any good anymore.

However,It has joined a yard that have been in great form recently,its 14Ibs lower than its last winning mark plus 3w-1p-10r between May and July and Jason Hart is 2 from 9 for this yard.

This is its seasonal debut and the market will tell whether its ready but the price is big enough to warrant an interest.

Back Underwritten 5pts at 13.0 at Paddys(Accept 7.0)-3rd(-5pts)Ran well and probably one to be with next time with this run under its belt.(DT-37pts)

Another absolutely rubbish day.

Monthly Total+1.25pts

Running Total+6918.87pts

26th June

850 Hamilton-King Of Eden has a strong chance here.Finishing 2nd last time behind a very in form rival.Its actually 2Ibs lower here and is 10Ibs below its last winning mark.I have a slight negative on the trainers form and the price isnt quite big enough(I wanted 3/1) to get involved at the moment.

Bunce won last time but is up in class and on much faster ground,it looks vulnerable and should be taken on.

Khelman looks rock solid to run its race while Elusive George shouldnt be far away.

Lay Bunce 20pts at 6.0-UP(Cancelled)Finished last in the reduced field.Typical!

*Cancel or trade out if King of Eden,Khelman or Elusive George dont run*

750 Hamilton-Theres no doubt that Flycatcher is the most likely winner here,reappearing 9 days after its latest win and  it is greatly respected.

Mu`Ajizza broke its maiden last time and on its best form from last season,wouldnt be far away while Pigeon Pie ran well last time.

At the prices,Hala Hala makes some appeal.There are excuses for its 3 below par runs(2 latest and 1 last season),its final run of last year saw it up 2 grades and it will appreciate this drop in class.First time out this season,it was obviously its seasonal debut and it was also on Southwells all weather surface,in which many horses dont act.

Last time it raced on heavy ground which was unlikely to suit given both its wins have been on fast ground.

So back on its favoured surface and racing off a mark 1Ib lower than it last won off,theres enough to get involved at the price.

Back Hala Hala 5pts at 11.0 at Bet365/Skybet(Accept 10.0)-UP(-5pts)Weak in the betting and finished last.

810 Leicester-Rowlestone Lass has yet to win but has chances on its latest run over a bit further.This horse is due to go up 3Ibs from Saturday,so its possible the trainer has felt obliged to run it before the rise takes effect.This is quite possible as im not sure the drop in trip is what it wants. 

Theres no value in its price.

Highlife Dancer is a force in this grade(9w-3p-21r)but its handicap mark is about right,as is its price.

I could see Golden Jubilee running better than of late.Its been given a 41 day break since its last run but this is its time of year(May to July 3w-1p-9r),it drops in class into a grade where its dangerous(3w-1p-8r) and it won the last time it appeared in this class.

Its possibly a better horse on the all weather but it handles fast ground well and its a decent price,with the market leaders vulnerable.

Back Golden Jubilee 6pts at 8.0 at Paddys(Accept 5.5)-2nd(-6pts)The money came and it went odds on in running but it couldnt get it done.So frustrating at the moment(DT-11pts)

25th June

740 Bath-Desert Ace is respected after a good win last time and reappears under its penalty.Its got every chance but is very short considering ive got Groundworker top rated and still looking progressive.

This horse has produced a steady,consistent run of ratings and with the excellent Cam Hardie taking off 7Ibs,it really should be clear favourite.

Its 1 from 1 when reappearing within 7 days.

Back Groundworker 16pts at 3.25 at various bookies.-Non Runner

Monthly Total+49.25pts

Running Total+6966.87pts

24th June

735 Newton Abbot-There are a couple of unexposed sorts in this race and they both look to hold the best chance.

Ladfromhighworth is respected but I much prefer the claims of The Rattler Obrien.

This horse has only had the 2 starts over fences and is top rated on its latest performance over 2m4f.

It now steps up to todays trip that its 2 from 3 at and is a course and distance winner.

With expected improvement likely due to experience and trip,it really should go close.

Back The Rattler OBrien 12pts at 4.5 (Already Advised earlier)-4th(-12pts)Along with so many recently,very well backed but just hasnt run its race.

23rd June

840 Windsor-Stockhill Diva holds a good chance here and should go close as its one of the few to come into the race in decent form.

Back on turf,If I were a Boy should run well after a good run last time on the all weather.Both of these are the right price however.

At a very big price,theres a chance that Remix could bounce back after some poor runs.

Its obviously possible that the horse has lost its way but its been running on the all weather(0 from 15 on it),a surface its never done anything on and as a consequence its handicap mark has dropped plus last time back on turf,despite being well backed,it still ran poorly but that was on ground that was probably far too soft.

The fact that its back to its last winning mark and gets 10 furlongs on very fast ground for the first time since last summer,could be significant.

Its 2 from 2 under such conditions but I would like to see some money for it.

Back Remix 4pts at 13.0 at Various Bookies(Accept 9.0)-UP(-4pts)Horse has either completely gone or they were totally not trying,not sure which.

22nd June

430 Hexham-Playhara has won its last 4 and is obviously progressing but needs to do so again on my figures to take this.

The most likely winner is Mr Shantu,whos progressing and will be fine on the ground but its around the right price.

I`ll Be Frank is inconsistent but it goes very well at this track(4 runs finished 1st-2nd-1st-2nd) and its such a big price,it has to be supported.

Back I`ll Be Frank 4pts at 15.0 at Ladbrokes(Accept 9.0)-4th(-4pts)Money for it but never really looked like taking a hand.

340 Pontefract-Rawaki has been running well in similar events to this and deserves to get its head in front.The trip last time was a little too far and back to the distance where it went close 2 starts back gives it every chance here.

Waila didnt run very well on its seasonal debut but the yard are going much better now and I would expect a much improved run.

Freedom`s Light is progressing is the other in with a decent chance.

Back Rawaki 9pts at 5.5 at Ladbrokes(Accept 5.0)-Non Runner

320 Worcester-Unless Hi Note improves back over fences then this looks to be between Lost Legend and Forever My Friend.

The former is 3 from 3 around here and is very much respected although it was only a 3 runner event it won last time.

Forever My Friend represents a yard operating at a 20% strike rate at present and of all the field,this horse will love the fast ground.Its also a course and distance winner and is just top rated on its latest run.Ive got it 6/4 favourite on my prices.

Back Forever My Friend 14pts at 3.5 at various bookies-3rd(-14pts)Everything looked good until an horrendous jumping error 5 out and then another 2 fences later,completely knocked the stuffing out of the horse.(DT-18pts)

Monthly Total+65.25pts

Running Total+6982.87pts

21st June

540 Redcar-Storyline showed improved form on its handicap debut last time.Winning pretty easily over course and distance.The rating and speed figure are easily the best on show here and with the promise of more to come,its definitely the one to beat.

Bashiba improved to win last time and is the main danger while Raise a Billion is the other that should hit the frame.

Back Storyline 18pts at 3.0 at Betfair Exchange.-Wasnt Matched

250 Newmarket-Northside Prince is consistent but is a pretty infrequent winner,so despite winning last time,it looks pretty short to me.

Meetings Man drops in class,is 1 from 1 at this track and has promising claimer Cam Hardie onboard for the first time,it should run well.

Corn Maiden won last time but 0w-0p-4r in this class and looks better at slightly shorter.

The value is Camelopardalis,who represents last years winning stable.It ran below par last time but over much shorter and on ground too soft,its run the time before over slightly further gives it every chance.

Its profile enhances its chance.2w-0p-6r in fields of 9 or less...2w-0p-4r when returning to the track within 28 days....the jockey is 5 wins from 12 rides for this yard and the trainer has won with 2 of his last 7 runners.

Back Camelopadalis 9pts at 6.0 at Betvictor(Accept 5.0)-4th(-9pts)Hammered into 2/1 but in a pretty strange race to watch,put in a fairly laboured effort.Meetings Man winning was fair enough though.

335 Ayr-This is quite a tight handicap but Argaki looks a bit of value,after it returned to form last time.The stable have hit form with a vengeance the last few days and this horse normally starts doing its winning when June arrives.Its a course and distance winner and the young claimers 7Ibs allowance could make the difference.

One Pekan is a big danger as it has a very consistent profile and the horse it finished 2nd to last time,came out and won again yesterday.

Strictly Silver drops into this class for the first time in a long time and is respected while Muharrer and San Cassiano arent out of it but need to improve.

Back Argaki 7pts at 7.0 at Paddys/Betfair sportsbook/Ladbrokes(Accept 6.0)-3rd(-7pts)Another really well backed although holding every chance,just couldnt pick up.

720 Haydock-This looks a good opportunity for Angel Way,who produced a good effort last time and is now dropped in class.

Fast ground is ideal,as is the small field.Its form figures when getting 5f on fast ground with 8 or less runners read 2nd-1st-2nd.

It must go close.

Where the Boys are looks the main danger but is 0w-1p-6r in fields of 9 or less while Hannahs Turn looks best at Southwell.

Back Angel Way 16pts at 3.25 at Bet365/Betvictor(Accept 3.0)-3rd(-16pts)Completed a very disappointing day with a flat performance despite again,being strong in the market.(DT-32pts)

20th June

5.0 Ascot-Some may improve for the step up in trip but this really looks to concern Hartnell and Marzocco.

The latter is improving fast and is very much respected although it does have to prove itself on this much faster ground.

Hartnell represents a trainer that has won 6 of the last 13 runnings in this race.Its top of the ratings and stayed 10 furlongs as a 2yo,so this trip should be ideal.

Back Hartnell 9pts at 5.5 at Ladbrokes(Accept 4.5)-Won(+40.5pts)Looked like it was going to hose up 2 fiurlongs out but just held on

435 Market Rasen-This is a decent race with a few course specialists on show but Drumlang is such a big price that it has to be supported.

This horse probably needed its latest run after a break and on the best of last seasons form,its bang there.This is a little further than its gone before but it should stay and it will be fine on this fast ground.

Titchwood should run well as its quite lightly raced but Lucky Landing although going very well here,looks to be better at slightly shorter than this trip.

Book Em Danno is 5 from 8 around here and although needing to improve again,shouldnt be far away.

Back Drumlang 3pts at 19.0 at Bet365/Betvictor(Accept 13.0)-UP(-3pts)Just could never get into it.(DT+37.5pts)
Monthly Total+115.25pts

Running Total+7032.87pts

19th June

725 Lingfield-Sonnetation has run at this track twice over this trip and finished 1st and 2nd.Its 3 from 9 over this trip and has a pretty consistent profile.

Its latest rating is the best in this race and its the one to beat.

Meddling and Princess Spirit are both respected as in form rivals while Bold Ring is a 6 time course winner.

Welsh Inlet is 0 from 21 at this track and has never won beyond 7 furlongs.Its ratings over a mile suggest its got at least 7Ibs to find.

Back Sonnetation 12pts at 4.5 at Bet365(Accept 4.3)-Won(+42pts)Hammered into 5/4 and just held on

LAY Welsh Inlet 20pts at 5.5-UP(Wasnt Matched)Drifted all day to the price I had it on my tissue.

*Cancel or trade out of lay if Sonnetation,Meddling or Princess Spirit dont run*

545 Ripon-Its not often Al Muheer can run in a class 5 run as it often operates at a higher level but when it does its a serious force(4 runs-2nd-1st-1st-4th)

Its been running itself into form and its latest 2nd suggest its about to strike.

Border Bandit goes well here and is a consistent animal.Its the main danger.

No Quarter has a squeak while Al Mukhdam has a chance as its stepped back up to its best trip for the first time this season and dropped in class.

Its hardly beaten a horse on its last 3 outings however and can only be watched.

Back Al Muheer 12pts at 4.5 at Paddys(Accept 4.3)-2nd(-12pts)Not a great ride in my opinion and really should have won.(DT+30pts)

Monthly Total+77.75pts

Running Total+6995.37pts

18th June

4.0 Uttoxeter-A first time hood on Ballygrooby Bertie saw a much improved performance last time.If it continues to work and it reproduces anything close to that run then it should win this,as the rating it posted that day,is clearly the best on show here.

Ittirad was always going to be favourite with McCoy riding for John Ferguson but it will need to improve if the selection can bring its best form to the races.

Gud Day places more often than it wins while Olivers Gold is pretty in and out but isnt out of it on its win 2 starts back.

Back Ballygrooby Bertie 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies(Accept 4.0)-UP(-12pts)A very poor run.

520 Hamilton-You wouldnt want to take too short a price about this bunch of poor,inconsistent horses.

Remember Rocky clearly has the best recent form but will need to improve again to take this.

Kolonel Kirkup is very inconsistent but on pure ratings,has a chance while Vosne Romance is a 3yo,so has had less opportunities than some of these but looks a slightly better horse on softer ground.

At a big price,im going to chance that Taxiformissbryon can bounce back to form.Its best runs on turf have been at this track(Hamilton 3 starts-finished 1st-2nd and 3rd) and this is its first start here this season.

Its a 4 time winner in this grade and is 3w-2p-13r in fields of 9 or less.

Any rating close to its 3 runs here in the past,wins this!

Back Taxiformissbryon 4pts at 15.0 at Betvictor(Accept 9.0)-5th(-4pts)Was given every chance but weakened late on.Another disappointing day!(DT-16pts)

17th

520 Thirsk-Head Space has gradually been returning to form and normally gets going when June arrives.This horse wants 6 furlongs on a flat track and gets that here.

Its 7Ibs below its last winning mark and has a decent draw,it should hopefully come bursting through fast and late.

Avon Breeze is very much respected as an in form rival but looks better at 5 furlongs than todays trip.

Line of Reason has a chance if forgiven a poor run on Saturday while Bop It on last seasons best form,has a squeak.

Back Head Space 6pts at 9.0 at Betvictor(Accept 7.5)-4th(-6pts)Well backed in the morning into half the price but then drifted late on.This was probably because the ground had been over watered and wasnt good to firm as was described.The money suggests this horse is ready to win again but only when the ground is fast.

8.0 Brighton-Not that many that can be fancied for various reasons(Current form,stamina doubts etc).

Pick A Little has a chance but still has to fully prove itself at this trip while Fairy Mist ran well last time but has a poor win record of 1 from 24 on turf.

Who`s That Chick has a consistent profile and is the main danger to Little Indian,who has won 3 of his 8 starts on turf.

This horse also has a very consistent profile and is 1 from 1 around this track where course form is so vital.

Back Little Indian 8pts at 6.0 at bet365(Accept 4.5)-UP(-8pts)Again there was money for it but just didnt run its race.(DT-14pts)

Monthly Total+63.75pts

Running Total+6981.37pts

15 & 16th June

No selections

14th June

355 Hexham-There cant be too many times Nicky Henderson has had runners at this track but the bookies have took no chances with Vasco Du Roncerary.

This creates a bit of value for Party Rock.This is a big drop in class for this horse and although it can be a little in and out,if it can bring its best form to the track then it will take a bit of beating.

Back Party Rock 11pts at 6.0 at Paddys(Accept 4.3)-Non Runner

505 Hexham-This is really weak and the lightly raced  over fences,Big George should run well.

This horse has only had 2 starts over the big obstacles and wont mind if it rains.The booking of Ryan Mania catches the eye and ive got it clear favourite.

Tony McCoy onboard for an Irish raider(Right Strategy) takes up a chunk of the market but it needs to improve.

Back Big George 7pts at 7.0 at Paddys(Accept 5.5)-UP(-7pts)Halved in price but its jumping went to pieces halfway round and was well beaten

13th June

735 Aintree-Dubai Prince heads the weights but is a far shorter price than its ratings suggest it should be.

McCoy onboard will contract any price but this horse has got at least 9Ibs to find with some of these and has to be taken on.

Minella Reception is improving and should be clear favourite while the unexposed Max Ward makes its handicap debut and could easily be better than these.

Knight in Purple should come on for its recent comeback run and has some solid back form to its name.

At a massive price,Maoi Chinn Tire could go well as it returns from 221 days.This horse has won 3 times from 4 starts first time out.

LAY Dubai Prince 20pts at 5.0-3rd(+20pts)By the off,Max Ward was a massive price!

*Cancel or Trade out if Minella Reception,Max Ward dont run*

905 Goodwood-Chris Wall has his horses in good form and Souville should run well here.

It posted a career best rating on its reappearance run and should come on for that.The trainer is 4 from 18 with his 3yos here and George Baker turns up in the final race for his only ride of the meeting.

Strategic Force looks the main danger as its an improving horse but Clive Cox`s horses havent been running that well.

Royal Warrior isnt out of it but hails from another yard under a cloud.

Back Souville 13pts at 3.75 at various bookies-Won(+35.75pts)Hosed up.

220 Musselburgh-Desert Colours is vulnerable here despite winning its last 5 races.It has no form on softish ground and looks better at a furlong shorter than todays trip.

Rainbow Rock should run well but better value could be Majorities,whos only had the 4 runs and is improving.

Brian Meehan has only ever sent 4 horses on the long journey to Scotland and hes won with 4 of them.

Back Majorities 9pts at 5.5 at Bet365(Accept 4.0)-Won(+40.50pts)Hammered into 6/4 and just got up close home.(DT+96.25pts)

Days total minus commission+95.25pts

Monthly Total+84.75pts

Running Total+7002.37pts

12th June

230 Nottingham-A wide open event but Bilash catches my eye and has to be supported at a big price.

This horse normally runs well fresh,so its run first time out this season was a little disappointing but it was on rock hard ground at Bath and its notable that drifted markedly in the betting,so maybe it wasnt ready.

Back at its favourite track(Nottingham 2w-3p-9r) and dropping into a class 6 for the first time in 2 years(1 from 1 in this grade),it really wouldnt be a surprise to see it run much better.

This horse won a class 4 handicap off 2Ibs higher last summer,so its handicap chance is there for all to see.Another plus is good 5Ib claimer,Jack Duern being booked to ride and he was the last jockey to win on the horse.

Back Bilash 3pts each way at 13.0 at bet365/Betvictor(Accept 11.0)-UP(-6pts)

11th June

640 Hamilton-The market rather surprisingly has Lady Ranger at the top of the market.It won easily last time but achieved a poor rating and now has to prove itself back at 5 furlongs.The way it travelled on its latest start suggested that wouldnt be a problem but on my figures,it looks like it needs to improve for the drop in trip.

Scoreline and Raise a Billion fought out the finish over course and distance 14 days ago and I expect them to do the same again here.

The former is preferred as its proven on the softer ground and hails from the bang in form David O`Meara stable.

Ive got it around the 6/4 mark,so the current odds are pretty generous.

Back Scoreline 13pts at 4.3 at bet365(Accept 3.5)-UP(-13pts)This horse ran in keeping with this weeks selections.Uninspired and just not good enough!.

10th June

210 Fontwell-Friendly Society possibly isnt the most obvious type to follow up its last time out win but it shouldnt be fourth in the market on my ratings.

That win was over fences and it is a better horse over the bigger obstacles but its got good enough hurdle ratings to go close here.

Its 1 from 1 at this track and 2w-1p-6r in fields of 9 or less.

Vedani won last time and heads the market but normally struggles in this grade(Class 3 0w-2p-12r),so could be a vulnerable favourite.

Listen and Learn,Wither Yenot and Dollar Bill all have chances in an open race.

Back Friendly Society 6pts at 7.5 at Corals(Accept 6.5)-4th(-6pts)There was money for this and to be honest,I thought we looked the winner but it just seemed to get outpaced before staying on again.ee

440 Fontwell-Not the greatest race you will ever see and it should be a good opportunity for Egypt Mill Spirit to break its maiden.

Its been posting consistent ratings and unlike many in this event,should be capable of running its race on ground it handles fine.

Ladfromhighworth comes here after running in hunter chases and makes its handicap debut.Ive got it needing to find a few pounds and ive never heard of the jockey before.

Doctor Ric could provide the biggest threat,as its 2 from 5 in this grade and has won around here but its very inconsistent and is 0w-0p-8r when returning to the track within 28 days.

Back Egypt Mill Spirit 14pts at 3.25 at Paddys/WilliamHill(Accept 3.0)-Pulled UP(-14pts)Every time it got into the race,it clouted a fence and was eventually pulled up possibly lame.

425 Salisbury-This is quite a tight race and theres a chance that Fanzine could improve enough to take this if its suited by the step up in trip.The markets have factored this in however and Ivors Princess appeals as a bit of value.

This horse won last time on its first try at this trip and is still running off a 3Ib lower mark than its won off before.

Sean Levey is 5 from 17 for the Rod Millman stable,so his booking has to be a plus while this horse does its best work at this time of year(May/June 3w-2p-6r)

The trainer is 10wins from 45 with his runners at this track and the horse is 2w-1p-5r here also.

Shades of Grey ran well last time but is 0w-0p-3r at this track while Men Dont Cry appears to need the ground really fast which looks doubtful.

Back Ivors Princess 7pts at 7.0 at Bet365/Betvictor(Accept 6.0)-UP(-7pts)Never really looked like getting involved.Awful day!(DT-27pts)

Monthly Total+8.50pts

Running Total+6946.12pts

9th June

Todays selection was a non runner

8th June

245 Perth-I will be surprised if the money doesnt come for Allow Me here.

This horse has produced a consistent run of efforts and its latest performance gives it every chance in this race.The topspeed figure also suggested that its competitvely handicapped.

The booking of Brian Hughes also catches the eye,as he is 2w-1p-4r on the horse and takes the ride for the first time since 2012.

Quito Du Tresor should run well while course specialist Scotch Warrior can never be written off around here.

Killeenmore is the early favourite after winning well last time.This is a drop in trip however and that rating wouldnt be good enough here anyway.

Back Allow Me 7pts at Bet365/Paddys(Accept 5.5)-UP(-7pts)The money did come but this horse went out like a light after holding every chance 3 out.

7th June

645 Newcastle-The winner of this race 2 years and after a very near miss five days ago,Fieldgunner Kirkup looks ready to win again.

Its last run was a drop in class into a grade where its 2w-2p-7r and its 2 runs in this class over this trip and ground have seen it finish 1st and 2nd.

Its now 8Ibs below its last winning mark and should go very close.

Quite a few have questions to answer,It Must be Faith has put together a consistent run of form but isnt proven on soft ground.

Monel has also been running well but is 0w-1p-9r around this track and 0 from 11 in this grade.

Orbit the Moon could be the biggest threat as it drops in class after 2 below par runs,its run 3 starts back over this trip and ground give it every chance.

Back Fieldgunner Kirkup 13pts at 3.75 at Skybet/Bet365-Meeting Abandoned

430 Musselburgh-Its meant to rain and that would be ideal as it would inconvience Love Marmalade and Corton Lad,who both ran well last time but have questions to answer if the ground softens.

Northside Prince has the best recent rating but hasnt won since 2010,it could easily be good enough but clearly has lost the winning habit.

Ever Fortune wont be far away but at a bigger price,perhaps its stablemate could go well.

It goes well on sharp tracks(4w-0p-9r),is 2 from 6 over this trip and is 4w-0p-9r when returning to the track within 29 days.

Megan Carberry is 6 from 21 when riding for this stable.It wouldnt be a massive surprise if it returned to form.

It also likes to race prominently,which is an asset around this track.

Back Ultimate 6pts at 10.0 at various bookies.-UP(-6pts)This horse has been out of form but had everything in its favour here including having an advantage if you race prominently.This was an awful performance and its clearly totally lost its way.

6th June

4.0 Epsom-Marvellous did well to win the Irish 1000 guineas over a mile last time.This horse is bred for much further and it was no surprise it finished the race as strong as it did.

The rating that day is best on show here and with the prospect of a lot more to come over this distance then this horse should be around the 6/4 mark.

Taghrooda is respected but has to prove itself on this ground and John Gosden is only 5% with his 3yos at this track.

Back Marvellous 12pts at 5.0 at betvictor(Accept 4.0)-UP(-12pts)I wasnt expecting Good to form ground.Couldnt get into it but the winner won really well anyway

340 Market Rasen_A real race of ifs and buts.Keeneland is in the winning habit but is going to have to improve again by at least 6Ibs to win off its big weight

Lucky Landing has 4 course wins to its name but really has it to do on my figures while Refer does drop in class but has a ground query against it.

Bobs Legend has been in good form but all at a lower level.Its never raced in this grade(Class 3) but is 0w-2p-10r in class 4 races,so although it has a strict chance on ratings,its got it to prove on the class front.

Revani could do with the ground to dry out a touch but the forecast looks good and anything close to good ground would see it have a far better chance than the odds suggest.

Top Rated on its latest run,The yard are flying at present and Richard Johnson is 2 from 2 when riding for the stable.

Back Revani 7pts at 7.0 at various Bookies.-Non Runner

420 Market Rasen-I feel this race revolves around Flinstone.Who makes its handicap debut after(Not surprisingly)Showing very little for the Jonjo O`Neill yard in novice races.

If the support comes for it then it will be a tough opponent but this is so weak that Master Of The Hall must have a decent chance.

This horse has gradually slipped down the weights and steadily found its form.This is a drop in class,its 4w-1p-10r going right handed and 6w-1p-19r in fields of 9 or less.

Kayfton Pete has been running respectably but is 0 from 23 in this grade and you wouldnt be afraid if this horse was alongside near the finish.

The only other with a chance is Shinooki,who won last time.This is a step up in class and the topspeed figure it achieved that day was poor.

Back Master Of The Hall 9pts at 5.5 at Paddys(Accept 5.0)-Won(40.5pts)Apprectated the drop in class(DT+28.5pts)

Monthly Total+48.5pts

Running Total+6980.12pts

5th May

330 Hamilton-There is lots of rain forecast and ideally the ground will be pretty soft by the time this race is run.

It looks to me like the prices are based on good ground,ive factored in the likely easier conditions and although up in class,Lord Franklin is overpriced.

This horse has hit form on its last 2 starts and is very strong at this time of year(June/July 3w-3p-9r).Its also 2 from 7 at this track and will stay this trip very well.

Shouranour and Another For Joe are the most likely dangers although the former isnt proven if the ground does soften.

Back Lord Franklin 6pts at 9.0 at Corals/Betvictor/Skybet(Accept 7.0)-4th(-6pts)Called the market correct again as once again it halved in price but it just wasnt good enough.

4th June

810 Ripon-Theres no doubt that this is a warm race and the likes of Watchable and Muthmir will be tough opponents,particularly the former but I cant let Angus Og go unbacked.

This horse has been campaigned almost completely at 5 furlongs but found improvement last time,on just its 2nd start over 6.

Its 1w-1p-3r at this track and has the plum rail draw.Its just too big a price to not have something on it.

Back Angus Og 6pts at 9.0 at various Bookies-UP(-6pts)Fell out the stalls and that was that.

410 Fontwell-Venetian Lad will run its race and I can see why the market has it as favourite but it wouldnt be the most obvious horse to follow up its last time out win.

Similar comments apply to Morestead while Long Wave is 0w-1p-10r in this grade.

Porters war can go well fresh,so may get involved but Tony McCoy taking over on Milgen Bay could be signicant.

He has a 22% strike rate when teaming up with Oliver Sherwood(who himself has a 20% strike rate here with his chasers).This horse has been running well in hunter chasers and steps up slightly in trip,which could well be ideal these days.If it can jump well then it should give it a go from the front.

Back Milgen Bay 10pts at 5.0 at Various Bookies-3rd(-10pts)Called the market correct as it halved in price and really looked the winner 3 out but emptied pretty quickly and didnt stay to my eye.(Dt-16pts)

3rd June

410 Brighton-Low grade race but a pretty interesting one.Monopoli won last time(In a seller) and has the services of Richard Hughes,on my figures it needs to improve on that victory to take this.

Stanlow was consistent on the all weather during the winter and is 2 from 3 in this grade.It returns from 98 days away however and isnt proven on turf.

Litmus has the best recent rating after running well last time over course and distance and it should go close.

At a bigger price however,Im going to take a chance on Litmus`s stablemate...Dawn Rock.

Its shown nothing in 3 starts this year on the all weather and it is inconsistent but has run here once and hosed up.

The rating from that performance wins this race easily and with Oisin Murphy taking off 3Ibs,its worth seeing if it can repeat it.

Back Dawn Rock 6pts at 9.0 at Bet365(Accept 8.0)-Non Runner

540 Southwell-Lots of deadwood here and a race that looks to lie between the in form pair of Popaflora and Nomadic Storm.

Ive got the latter on a better rating and as its only had 3 starts over fences,there should be more to come.The trainer is 3 from 11 with his chasers here.

Popoflora won well on its first start for the in form Dan Skelton yard and will be a tough opponent but Ive got the prices the other way round.

Capisci should run its race but shouldnt be good enough while Local present goes well fresh but will need the 2 principals to underperform to take this.

Back Nomadic Storm 12pts at 4.0 at Various Bookies-Won(+36pts)Jockey did well to stay away from the frantic early gallop.

555 Yarmouth-Highlife Dancer is one of those horses that wants to win and that should stand it in good stead against a lot of rivals that arent so willing.

For a horse that operates in a lowly level,it has a very strong profile.

In fields of 0-9 runners 10w-1p-31r......3w-0p-7r in June....2 from 4 at Yarmouth...9w-2p-19r in this grade and 11w-1p-33r when returning to the track within 14 days.

Cappielow Park has been in good form over hurdles but got turned over on the flat yesterday,so it remains to be seen if it takes part.

Back Highlife Dancer 20pts at 3.0 at various bookies-2nd(-20pts)Although it finished 2nd,im pretty sure this horse has ran 7 or 8Ibs below what I expected.Very surprised it got beat(DT+16pts)

Monthly Total+42pts

Running Total+6973.62pts

2nd June

715 Carlisle-Circuitous even as a 6yo,continues to progress as a sprinter.It posted a career best rating,on its first start this season and has strong claims on that.

This is its favourite track with form figures of 2nd-1st-3rd-2nd-4th-1st around here and Tom Eaves is 3 from 9 on the horse.

Ive got it at 13/8 on my tissue.

Sunraider was behind the selection last time but is probably the main danger here although with a win record of 4 from 34,it doesnt get its head in front that often.

Ella`s Delight has only had 2 starts and obviously has more to come.Whether this handicap mark is generous is another thing entirely.

Back Circuitous 14pts at 3.5 at Various Bookies-UP(-14pts)Sunraider won this and was held by the selection on last weeks running.Clearly hasnt run its race.A very poor run!

8.0 Windsor-Huntsman Close will do for many here,after a good win at this track last time.It has to be respected but from a ratings perspective,Cruise Tothelimit has a far better chance than the odds suggest.

This horse ran its best race of the season last time and appears here running off 2Ib lower.

It was no surprise it ran well just 3 days ago as this horse starts its winning when June comes around.

It goes well around here to add to its appeal(Windsor 1st-2nd-2nd-3rd) and it should be favourite in my view.

If Born to Surprise improves a little for the drop to 6 furlongs then it could get involved.

Back Cruise Tothelimit 8pts at 6.5 at Corals(Accept 5.5)-3rd(-8pts)Didnt get a lot of cover early on and I doubt that helped but the winner won well.Disappointing day.--*(DT-22pts)

Monthly Total+26pts

Running Total+6957.62pts

1st June

230 Fakenham-This is weak and features several horses with poor strike rates.

Midnight Diamond returns to the Tim Vaughn yard after a spell in point to points.On its best form,its better than these and with Richard Johnson booked,I can see it going well.

Flichity won last time but is 2 wins from 48 starts,so is far from certain to repeat that.Monroe Park ran well last time but isnt proven over this trip and is 1 from 43.

Back Midnight Diamond 12pts at 4.5(Accept 4.0)-Won(+48pts*Paid out at 4/1 best odds guaranteed)Horses falling everywhere but not ours.

3.0 Fakenham-This is pretty competitve with a few in with a chance.

At the prices,Campbonnais looks the value.This horse is 2 from 2 at this track and is 2w-1p-5r when racing in the month of June.

Its 8Ibs lower than its last win over fences and if it can lay up with them throughout,should be coming home strong.

Full Ov Beans has to respected with a record of 4 from 6 around here.This is a better race than it normally contests however.

Tony Dinozzo wasnt so good last time but on its run before,it has a solid chance and its run well around here before.

Coole River drops in trip and the market clearly expects that to suit.Im really not sure about it.It just looks a weak finisher to me.

Back Campbonnais 7pts at 8.0 at Corals/Hills(Accept 6.0)-Non Runner

Monthly Total+48pts

Running Total+6979.62pts