31st December

310 Lingfield-Bosstime is progressive and although not proven around here,looks the one to beat.

What a Dandy is another in fine form and is also on the upgrade while Franco`s Secret has only had the one start in handicap company and should appreciate the step up in trip.

Stormbound will probably run its race but it is 5Ibs above its highest winning mark and is 0 from 5 here.

Lay Stormbound 20pts at 5.0-UP(+20pts)

340 Lingfield-Against a field of exposed performers,it wouldnt be the greatest surprise if handicap debutante Bush Warrior improves past everything.

It returns after a lay off after being gelded and with cheek pieces on and unusually for an all weather race apart from Pharoah Jake(3 wins from 29 starts here) most of the field arent proven here.

In fact the likes of Give Us a Belle,Excellent Aim(Both 0w-0p-4r at Lingfield) and Imjin River(0w-1p-6r) have a lot to prove.

Back Bush Warrior 12pts at 4.0 at various bookies-3rd(-12pts)-Very disappointing month to end apart from a couple of months,a pretty ordinary year.Far too many losing months.

Days total minus commission+7pts

Monthly Total-25.25pts

Running Total+7184.29pts

30 December

220 Lingfield-Brocklebank has been in good form but will find this tougher off top weight,down in trip.

I like Rebellious Guest,who has been a bit in and out but a closer look reveals a better chance than the odds suggest.

Its form figures over this course and distance read 4th-4th-1st-1st...It drops down in class to a grade where its 2 from 3.

In fields of 7 or less its 3w-1p-5r and this trainer has a 26% strike rate when bringing a horse back to the track within 7 days.

Beach Bar won its maiden here and is probably the main danger.

Back Rebellious Guest 7pts at 7.5(Already advised)-3rd(-7pts)13/2 into 7/4 and finished 3rd.You couldnt make it up!

130 Taunton-Friendly Society handles soft ground and stays this trip on decent ground but whether it can stay it on this ground is a concern but it looks to hold a class edge on my figures that im hoping it can cruise through the race.Certainly finding dangers isnt easy.

This horse clearly likes to give weight to inferior rivals as a record of 2w-0p-5r when carrying 11st12 or more shows.

Wayne Hutchinson is 2 from 5 for this yard and for me,if it stays the trip properly,it will win.

Cash Injection ran ok last time but is 0w-2p-12r on sharp tracks and 0w-1p-14r when returning to the track within 14 days.

Back Friendly Society 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies(Accept 4.0)-UP(-12pts)(DT-19pts)

330 Taunton-Howlongisafoot ran well on its chasing debut and should go close if coping with the step up in trip.

Theatre Queen returns after an absence but really could be capable of a lot more after 2 wins under rules.

At its best ,Days Ahead would go close but it does normally need a run or two after an absence,so Opening Batsman should be the other involved.

Rally ran quite well last time over shorter but It needs to prove it wants this trip and the trainer is just 1 from 37 with his chasers here.

Lay Rally 20pts at 6.0-UP(Wasnt Matched)

29th December

135 Newbury-Highland Lodge drops in class but hasnt been at its best this season so far.

It hasnt passed the post first since 2012 and is 0w-0p-3r at this track.It faces some unexposed,improving rivals and is far too short for me.

Knockanrawley and Ziga Boy are both lightly raced and shouldnt be far away while Financial Climate won this race last year.

It disappointed last time but is back on its last winning mark and is 1 from 2 at the trip.

Lay Highland Lodge 20pts at 4.5(Lay upto 5.5)-UP(+20pts)

Days total minus commission+19pts

28th December

130 Catterick-Benefit in Kind was well backed when getting off the mark on just its 3rd start over fences and looks to have a decent opportunity here to follow up.

It has the services of top Northern Jockey Brian Hughes and the trainer is 4 from 8 with his horses here.

Romany Ryme improved for the fitting of a visor last time but isnt proven over this far 

Foot the Bill is consistent but exposed.

Back Benefit in Kind 20pts at Paddys-Fell(-20pts)In front when it fell 3 fences from home.Sums it all up at the moment.

Monthly Total-32.25pts

Running Total+7177.29pts

27th December

225 Southwell-Kung Hei Fat Choy came back to form last time over a furlong shorter and appears nicely handicapped off a mark 4Ibs lower than its last win.

Its got 3 wins and 4 2nd places to its name from 13 starts around here and is 3w-2p-10r in December and January.

Its a tight race but it really should be vying for favouritism.

Starfield is 1 from 1 around here and could be another multiple winner at this track for a yard that does so well here but its short enough in the market.

Royal Holiday and Toto Skyllachy arent out of it whil Naoise has to prove itself on the surface.

Back Kung Hei Fat Choy 8pts at 6.0 at bet365/paddys(Accept 5.0)-3rd(-8pts)

26th December

105 Wincanton-Quick Decisson has only had the 3 starts over fences and on my figures,is improving.

Its form stands up and the 2m2f trip may just have been a shade too far last time.Back over 2miles on a flat,galloping track,I would expect even better.

This horse won 3 from 4 over hurdles at this track and is 2w-0p-4r in January/December.

Im amazed its not clear favourite.

For some reason,that honour has gone to Un Majeur Aulmes.On its best last season ratings,it would hold a place chance but no more than that.

Malibu Sun needs the ground to dry out while Un Anjou is up in class and is 0w-0p-4r on galloping tracks.

Upepito hasnt shown that much since joining Venitia Williams yard but she has won this race 3 times in the last 7 years,if the money comes then its a threat.

Back Quick Decisson 15pts at 5.5(Accept 3.0)-UP(-15pts)Well backed into 5/2 but went off a million miles an hour and had nothing left.

310 Kempton-You have to respect the trainer although he is 0 from 3 at this track but it appears to me that Champagne Fever has been priced up on what it done over hurdles rather than whats its achieved on its 5 runs over fences.It needs to find a stone of improvement for the step up in trip and thats a big ask.Im happy to take it on.

Silviniaco Conti looks rock solid,top rated,4w-2p-6r around sharp tracks like this and the trainer has won this race 6 times in the last 8 years.

Menorah finished behind it last time but may get closer today on better ground and at a track it loves(Kempton 3w-1p-4r)

I can see Dynaste running well while Al Ferof and Cue Card are other strong runners to take the lay on with.

Lay Champagne Fever 20pts at 6.0-Lost(+20pts)(DT+5pts)

320 Market Rasen-Afficionado just won on its stable debut last time and if reproducing that,will run well while Make me a Fortune is improving but Ourmanmassini reverts back to hurdles after a poor run over fences.On its last attempt over hurdles,it ran very well in a hot event at Cheltenham.It was very well backed that day and clearly thought capable of winning off this mark.Its rating and speed figure back that up and it could be a touch of value.

*No Prices yet*

Back OurmanMassini 7pts at 7.0 or better(9.0)-(-7pts)

1245 Huntingdon-For its sheer consistency,Kings Apollo is the one to beat here.Its no world beater but nor are its rivals and after only just 5 starts over fences,there could still be more to come.

Finding obvious rivals isnt easy but Roseneath is 2 from 3 around here,so may well be the biggest danger.

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Back Kings Apollo 12pts at 4.3 or better-UP(-12pts)Looked like it went far too quick and was beaten down the back straight.(DT-14pts)

210 Towcester-This isnt a bad little race for this track,featuring a few in form horses.

The one that catches my eye is Devenish Island ,who steps up in trip on its handicap debut at a track where it won its bumper.

Its latest rating over shorter suggests this could be a decent opening mark and I can see it being supported and going very close.

Obistar and Kapricorne are the dangers.

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Back Devenish Island 12pts at 3.75-(-12pts)

155 Sedgefield-Since being fitted with a hood,Jukebox Melody has burst to life with 2 emphatic wins.This horse jumps out near or in front and gradually turns the screw on its opponents with a relentless gallop.Despite a rise in the weights for its latest win,it still looks well weighted on my figures.

*No Prices Yet*

Back Jukebox Melody 20pts at 3.0 or better -UP(-20pts)Just too bad to be true(DT-46pts)

Worst Boxing Day ive ever had!

21st December

2.0 Fakenham-This is a decent little race and course specialist Full Ov Beans looks a bit of value to me.

This horse has form figures around here of 1F1U1121 and its possible it could get loose in front.In races where its led,its won 4 from 6.

The 7Ib claimer is 1 from 1 on the horse and it should give us a good run for our money.

My Oh Mount Brown has only the one run over fences and surely has more to come.

Its got a strong profile,10 runners or less 4w-3p-10r and 4 from 6 over this trip.

Billy Twyford is another one unexposed over fences while Southway Star has been in fine form but over further.

Back Full Ov Beans 8pts at 6.0 at Bet365(Accept 5.0)-Won(+64pts Paid at BOG)Nice drift to 8/1 and never saw another horse.

Monthly Total+41.75pts

Running Total+7251.29pts

20th December

1245 Ascot-The Tourard Man makes its handicap debut here and on my figures,looks to have got in on a decent mark.

Each run has seen a nice progression in its ratings and its taken to win this probably from Rascal ,who won well last time.

Back The Tourard Man 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies-2nd(-12pts)Well backed and touched 1.4 in running.Winner was brave in front.

1230 Haydock-Back to Bracka is lightly raced over fences and is very much respected but the yard is struggling at the moment and there appears to be some value elsewhere.

Whispering Harry is also unexposed over fences after just 3 runs and going back left handed should help(4w-0p-10r),its 4w-0p-9r in fields of 9 or less and 4w-2p-12r when retruning after 28 days or less absence from the track.

Greywell Boy also interests me.Its last 2 runs have been over further and the return to 2 miles on very soft ground look ideal(Form Figures of 1st-1st-1st-2nd when encountering that scenario),3w-2p-7r in fields of 9 or less and the trainer is 8 from 27 with his runners at this track.

Back Whispering Harry 6pts at 8.0 at Various bookies(Accept 6.0)-1st and Greywell Boy 7pts at 7.0 at Ladbrokes(Accept 6.0)-3rd(+35pts)

205 Haydock-This is wide open with several holding chances.

Toby Lerone looks vulnerable stepped upto 3 miles(0w-0p-8r over 2m6+) and the majority arent that well handicapped.

So although stepping up markedly in class,im going to risk a bit on Red Admirable.This horse needs to improve a little to win this but thats not impossible after just 2 chase starts and 1 run over this trip,Its totally unexposed under these circumstances.

Back Red Admirable 4pts at 13.0 at various bookies(Accept 10.0)-UP(-4pts)(DT+19pts)

240 Haydock-With a record over hurdles of 4w-4p-9r,Red Ructions Run would look to hold very solid prospects here.A repeat of its run on its seasonal debut over course and distance,would see it tough to beat here.

Taj Badalandabad is unexposed,from a top yard and is easily the biggest danger.

Back Red Ructions Run 9pts at 5.5 at various bookies(Accept 4.5)-2nd(-9pts)Held up miles off the pace.Front runner got away and won easy.

140 Newcastle-If Firth Of Clyde stays the trip then it will probably win this but its a big if in my opinion.

The trainer stated after it won last season that it may stay this trip on an easy track.Newcastle on very soft ground couldnt be regarded as an easy track.

Un Guet Apens is another that looks better at shorter(0w-0p-3r over this trip).

I can see the finish being fought out by Indian Voyage and Edmund,who both hold similar chances but the latter is the bigger price and has to be the selection.

Its 2w-0p-4r record at this track and the trainer being 6 from 20 with her chasers here,add to its chance.

Back Edmund 7pts at 7.0 at various bookies(Accept 6.0)-4th(-7pts)Well backed but never quite got into it.(+3pts)

Monthly Total-22.25pts

Running Total+7187.29pts

19th December

No Selections

18th December

250 Exeter-Sun Wild Life ran well on its chasing debut,posting a fine rating and good speed figure.The step up in trip should be fine but what interests me most is this trainer doesnt send many here but is 2 from 4 with his handicap chasers when he does.

Trickaway won on its chase debut and is a big danger while The Happy Warrior has been in consistent form but im not certain about the drop in trip and the trainer is 1 from 41 with his handicap chasers here.

Back Sun Wild Life 8pts at 6.0 at Ladbrokes and Paddys(Accept 5.0)-2nd(-8pts)The poor form continues.This horse gave it a good go but never really looked like winning.

17th December

150 Ludlow-May Be Some Time has been gradually finding its form this term and its last run,signalled that it could be ready to hit the form of some of its novice runs last season.

Anything close to them,would see it having a serious chance here and it does have one of the best jockeys in this ladies only race.

Rolling Dough won this race last season and shouldnt be far away in a repeat bid while Grimley Girl has run well since joining this yard and I would be concerned if this horse got a solo on front but if the selection can reach last seasons best then the price is far too big.

Back May Be Some Time 6pts at 9.0 at Bet365/Corals(Accept 7.0)-4th(-6pts)Betting said not today and the ride made sure of it.

16th December

1225 Southwell-Best Tamayuz has been in very good form and is 2w-1p-4r at this track.It looks certain to be involved in the finish.

Arabian Flight also goes well here and represents a jockey/trainer combination that are 9 from 29 in handicaps at this track.

Burnhope was below par last time but that was at Wolverhampton and it hasnt got a decent run to its name there,back here it would have serious chances based on its run over course and distance 2 runs back.

Wotalad has been pretty consistent but is 1 from 23 in its career.Its best Southwell rating doesnt match up to the three mentioned and it looks a vulnerable 2nd fav.

Lay Wotalad 20pts at 5.5-UP(+20pts)Traded at 4.0 after about 100 yards before weakening right out of it.

Days total minus commission+19pts

Monthly Total-11.25

Running Total+7198.29

15th December

145 Plumpton-Itoldyou looks rock solid to run its race here.Its been in very consistent form this season,has a fine 2w-1p-4r record over this trip,the jockey has won twice on it and is back in the saddle after being amateur ridden last time and this is also a drop in class.It should go close.

Theres been early money for Vikekhal,from a yard that have this race twice in the last 3 years.Its 1 from 1 here but was pretty keen in front last time and stamina has to be a concern here.Its 0w-1p-8r in fields of 10 or less like this.

Browns Brook is well handicapped if it fancies it but hasnt so far this season while Ballyvoneen loves it here but this is a better race than it usually contests.

Back Itoldyou 12pts at 4,5 at various bookies(Accept 4.0)-Fell

255 Plumpton-Xaarcet represents a yard going well but I have no idea what its doing as 2nd favourite.Its a very inconsistent horse,hasnt been in great form over hurdles and showed very little the last time it was over fences.

IntheJungle returns after 646 days off and there has been money for it.Its 3 wins from 4 here and with the support,you have to respect it but its a big ask.

Alright Benny has been in solid form and has 2 wins to its name here.it couldnt dominate last time and didnt like it but interestingly is also,0w-0p-8r when carrying over 11stone like today.The yard won this race last year but have been struggling of late.

For me,the most likely to run its race is The Informant,who ran well behind a subsequent winner last time.

It is 2 from 4 around here,4w-1p-13r in fields of 10 or less and 4w-0p-7r when returning to the track within 21 days and this is the time of year when it tends to start winning(December to May 4w-1p-11r)

Jockey Ryan Mahon is 2 from 2 on the horse at this track.

Back The Informant 12pts at 4.5(Accept 4.0)-Pulled UP(-24pts)Complete waste of time.

14th December

No Selections

13th December

1155 Doncaster-Roc Dapsis is still lightly raced over fences and produced a career best last time,when returning to form around Kempton.

That is the best rating in this race and was backed up by a good topspeed figure.

It does belt the odd fence and it will need to jump around here but given a solid round of jumping,it will go very close.

Robbie goes well here and wont be far away but is off a career high mark now.

Hi George is lightly raced but is 0w-1p-7r in this grade and unseated its rider last time.

Back Roc Dapsis 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies-4th(-12pts) Didnt jump well enough.

105 Doncaster-Trainer John Quinn has a fine 10 wins from 23 runs record with his hurdlers here in the last 5 years and holds good prospects of improving that record with Kashmir Peak.This horse has only had 8 starts over hurdles and looks to still be improving.Its 1 out of 1 at this track and is 2w-0p-4r in fields of 9 or less like this.

First Mohican makes its handicap debut and is probably the danger.Im no big fan of the jockey but as an unexposed horse,it has to be respected.

Nicky Henderson has won this race twice in the last 3 years,so on that basis,Laudatory is feared but isnt at its best on very soft ground.

Back Kashmir Peak 12pts at 4.5 at Various bookies(Accept 4.0)-Won(+42pts)Given a perfect ride and stayed on well.(DT+30pts)

140 Doncaster-Forgotten Gold appeals to me as the value in a pretty tight race.

It ran well last time,getting close to last seasons best.Is 3w-2p-9 in fields of 9 or less and 2w-2p-5r when retuning to the track within 28 days like today.

Night of Milan won this race last year may well have been teed for a repeat after a couple of quiet runs over hurdles but it probably prefers slight better ground.

Grandads Horse should run well but its trainer is 0 from 18 with his chasers here and that has to be a worry.

Herdsman ran just okay on its seasonal debut but has won second time out for the last 2 seasons,it could be the main danger.

Back Forgotten Gold 10pts at 5.0 at various bookies(Accept 4.3)-4th(-10pts)Money came late but was very one paced.(DT+20pts)

325 Domcaster-Quite a few have questions to answer here and there isnt many that can be seriously fancied.

Serenity Now is a fair enough favourite after a good run on its handicap debut last time.If it repeats that effort then it will be tough to beat but I dont see why the gap in prices is so big between it and Light The City,who finished just behind it last time.

This horse hasnt had many chances itself over hurdles and is 2w-1p-7r in small fields and 2w-1p-4r in December.

Back Light The City 7pts at 6.5 at various bookies(Accept 5.0)-UP(-7pts)Small profit on the day(DT+13pts)

Monthly Total-6.25pts

Running Total+7203.29pts

12th December

315 Cheltenham-Big Easy takes a drop in class here after posting the best rating in this race,last time out.

This horse has won at this track and after winning the Cesarewitch on good ground,on the flat then you would think that it could be capable of even better on this decent ground.

Its clearly the one to beat for me.

It meets a very progressive horse in Ulzana`s Raid.Its possible this horse could improve past everything but this is a rise in class and its as of yet,to post a topspeed figure of any note.

Guiding George isnt out of it also as it hasnt been with its new yard long.

Back Big Easy 12pts at 4.0 at various bookies-2nd(-12pts)Strong in the market but missed so many hurdles,particularly the last two,and got beaten in a photo.

11th December

140 Taunton-Prettyasapicture has been running well and probably will do so again but its just been raised 7Ibs as a result of a last flight fall last time and is no good thing on my ratings.

There is a concern that Richard Johnson rides Free of Charge from the same stable but despite falling on its last 2 starts,Val D`Arc is still lightly raced and has a better chance than the prices suggest on its last hurdle run,2 starts back.It looks the value in a tight heat.

Top Spot,Shammick Boy and Daveron have chances at their best.

Back Val D`Arc 6pts at 9.5 at skybet(Accept 7.0)-UP(-6pts)No money for it and just allowed to drop back without hardly any effort from the saddle.

310 Taunton-I can totally see the front 2 in the market running well here.

Money For Nothing ran well on its chasing debut and is probably the one to beat while Come on Annie,although not done much over fences as of yet,is 3 from 3 over hurdles here.It could prove every bit as good over fences back at its favourite track.

From a handicapping perspective however,im going to risk a bit on Mr Muddle.

This horse is hit and miss after a break and is generally inconsistent but at its best,would prove a handful in this race.

Last season first time out,it met todays opponent(3rd Fav)Un Anjou and was beaten a length.It meets that horse here on 21Ibs better terms.

All its career wins have been on sharp tracks like this and if its ready to go first time out then it should go close.

Back Mr Muddle 5pts at 11.0 at Various bookies(Accept 9.0)-4th(-5pts)Big morning move for it but weak just before the off.Didnt appear to be good enough,particularly with Un Anjou winning.(DT-11pts)

10th December

210 Leicester-Both of Carli King`s career wins have been at this track and it should go well after posting a good rating on its seasonal debut.

After just 10 career starts,there could be more to come from this horse as the reappearance effort matched its best rating so far.

Dont Do Mondays has only had 4 runs and looks the danger but is a tight enough price.

Master Rajeem represent a yard that can do little wrong at the moment.It needs to to improve but has only had 2 starts over fences,so its not impossible.

Back Carli King 12pts at 4.3 at Corals(Accept 3.75)-3rd(-12pts)No idea what to make of this.Backed into 7/4 and just dropped away in the straight.Couldnt have the winner at all.

Monthly Total+3.75pts

Running Total+7213.29pts

9th December

120 Uttoxeter-Dormouse heads the market here,with McCoy on board possibly the reason but its recent win rating,just matched whats its previously been capable of and with the trainer 0 from 21 here,it could be vulnerable.

Detank and particularly Lochnagar are feared as unexposed types but im surprised to see King Zeal at the price it is.It posted the best recent rating of these last time ,on its return after a break and has easily the best topspeed figures in this race.

Back King Zeal 8pts at 6.0 at Various bookies(Accept 5.0)-3rd(-8pts)Called the market correctly as it hammered down to 2/1 but couldnt go with the front 2 from the 2nd last.

240 Fontwell-Mr Fickle ran well last time,posting a figure that would make it very competitive here and hopefully signalled a return to last seasons best,which would make it tough to beat for a stable that have won this race 3 times in the last 6 years.

The Sneezer should be on the premises but probably the biggest danger is Afficionado ,who makes it debut for a yard that do well here.

Although it will need to find some improvement for the switch of stables.

Back Mr Fickle 14pts at 4.5 at various bookies(Accept 3.5)-2nd(-14pts)Ran really well and given a fine ride but unfortunately just bumped into one in Afficionado.(DT-22pts)

7th December

135 Huntingdon-A race that really revolves around how good handicap debutante Authorship is.

The trainer does very well with his hurdlers here and its possible its better than these but the market has put it in a very short price,in what is a decent race.

Presenting Arms represents a good yard but is short enough on what its done so far,ratings wise.

The two I like at decent prices are Songlight and Cloonacool.

The former represents rock solid handicap form.Its last time out 3rd at Cheltenham is the best rating in the race and a superb Topspeed figure.

The stable won the race last year and its difficult to see it finishing out of the frame.

Cloonacool is improving and was well backed to win over course and distance last time.It beat a subsequent winner that day and the jockey is 10 from 42 when riding for this yard.

Both should run well.

Back Songlight(5pts) and Cloonacool (5pts) at 9.0 at various bookies(+32pts *1 Non runner)Called it perfectly as both horses pulled clear and both were well backed.

Monthly Total+37.75

Running Total+7247.29pts

6th December

335 Sandown-This will be a real test in these conditions and that should suit Emperors Choice ,whos form figures over 3m4+ on soft ground read 2nd-1st-7th-1st.

It ran okay on its seasonal debut but has no great record fresh anyway but its 2w-1p-4r when returning to the track within 14 days like today and 4w-3p-7r in fields of 9 or less.

If its thereabouts in the straight then I can see it grinding it out when the others have cried enough.

Last years winner Theres No Panic is respected but may want better ground.

Whats Happening represents a yard that have won this 3 times in the last 10 years while Kasbadali goes very well fresh.

They both have stamina doubts however.

Back Emperors Choice 9pts at 5.5 at various bookies(Accept 4.5)-4th(-9pts)Jumped awful

215 Wetherby-This is a decent little race.Course specialist Lightening Rod(3 course wins) should run very well but is possibly better on good ground rather than todays soft.

Fisher is quite lightly raced and represent last years winning stable but again,im not sure it wants it this soft.

One who does is Vivacissimo,who made a quiet debut for its new yard 19 days ago.Im interested in this horse as it looks well weighted on its ratings achieved in France last season and this small yard does pretty well here(9/39 with their hurdlers at this track)

It may not be as good or it may need another run but at the prices,im happy to find out

Back Vivacissimo 4pts at 15.0 at various bookies(Accept 10.0)-UP(-4pts)Nicely backed into 6/1 but wasnt good enough.(DT-13pts)

Monthly Total+5.75

Running Total+7215.29pts

5th December-

310 Lingfield-Id prefer it to be at Kempton but Embankment showed a fair bit last timr,on its return after a year off.

This horse is very well handicapped being 9Ibs lower than its highest winning mark and with that return being its first run for this yard,its reasonable to expect better here.

The jockey and trainer have teamed up to win this race in the past and if handling this track then it really should go close.

Until Midnight looks the main danger,being a consistent,proven performer around here although I do wonder if its better at 7f rather than todays mile.

Rizal Park and Dianora arent out of it while Dalaki drops in class after a break.

Back Embankment 8pts at 6.0 at various bookies-4th(-8pts)Stood in the stalls for 3 to 4 seconds then obviously at the back in a very slowly run race.Rattled home but had no chance.

4th December

330 Market Rasen-This is worth sending in the hope we get a small drift to get matched.

There really isnt many that can be seriously fancied here and although Make me a Fortunes form has an uneven look to it,if you take just its runs over todays trip of 2 miles,you get form figures of 2nd-2nd-2nd and with its trainer hitting the frame with his last 4 runners then we can expect another good run.

The clear danger is the consistent Qasser who looks certain to be involved in the finish.

Back Make me a Fortune 12pts at 4.5 on Betfair Exchange-Won(Wasnt Matched)I know a few would have backed this anyway despite it getting punted off the boards.Im pleased my analysis was correct even if my pricing wasnt.

215 Wincanton-The thing that strikes me in this race,is how many horses have to prove their stamina.

Its long way down the straight here and you need to get home.

One horse that does,is last years winner of this race,Bucks Bond,who looks to have been laid out for a repeat victory with trainer Paul Nicholls having won this race 4 times in the last 10 years.

The more the ground drys out then the better for the horse plus its 2 from 3 in December and it really should go close.

Ziga Boy heads the market but looks to need to improve on my ratings while Silver Commander has the ratings to figure but returns from a year off.

Back Bucks Bond 9pts at 5.5 at Ladbrokes/(Accept 4.3)-4th(-9pts)Ran well but couldnt go on into the straight and disappointing it couldnt hold on for a place.

245-Powerful Action looks to be an improving horse and although up in class,its ratings and speed figures suggest its up to it.

Its only had 3 runs in handicap company and is still unexposed in this sphere.

Rayvin Black is the clear danger for me,as another lightly raced improver from an in form yard.

Minella Definitely is respected after winning its last two but is going to need to improve again to take this.

Back Powerful Action 9pts at 5.5 at Paddys(Accept 4.5)-Won(+40.5pts)Hurdled poorly at time(Including the last)but Johnson drove it up to win on the nod.

3pts each way accumulator on all three selections(-6pts)(DT+25.5pts)

Monthly Total+26.75pts

Running Total+7236.29pts

3rd December

140 Ludlow-Mystery Drama is respected but looks a bit short considering it likes finishing placed rather than winning.

Pass the Time looks like it will run well with McCoy on board(7 wins from 21 for the yard) and 3 from 5 over this trip.

Stephanie Francis and Cloudante both make their handicap debuts but at a big price,Ill risk a bit on Bollin Judith.

It ran quite well last time and will be even better on this ground.Its 3w-1p-10r in fields of 9 or less and 2 from 3 on sharp tracks like this.

Back Bollin Judith 5pts at 13.0 at Various bookies(Accept 10.0)-UP(-5pts)Ran ok to a point.

240 Ludlow-Vivaccio hosed up on its chase debut and anything close to that would make it tough to beat.

You would expect improvement however for an in form yard who have a 19% strike rate here with their chasers.

Bonobo finished behind the selection but may get closer as its still lightly raced while at its best Teenage Dream wouldnt be far away but is 0w-1p-6r going right handed.

Back Vivaccio 15pts at 3.75(Already advised)-Won(+41.25)Hammered into evens and hosed up.(DT+36.25pts)

310 Ludlow-I like the look of the lightly raced Mac Bertie here,after just 5 starts,this horse has improvement to come and on my figures,has a decent chance in a pretty weak event.The trainers runners are always respected here and if it can hurdle okay then it should go close.

Lukes Hill is 0 from 10 but isnt on a bad handicap mark based on its Irish form and looks the danger to me.

Miss Lucky Penny represents last years winning stable but looks to need to find more to get involved.

Back Mac Bertie 9pts at 6.0 at Various bookies(Accept 4.5)-5th(-9pts)Solid in the market but was very one paced when they quickened.(DT+32.25pts)

Monthly Total+1.25pts

Running Total+7210.79pts

2nd December

1245 Southwell-Theres a chance that Gold Ingot could improve past it but Jewellery should be a shorter price than it is.

Its below par run last time(behind an inform horse) can be put down to heavy ground and the 3 miles trip being too far.

Back here at a track where its 1 from 1 and at a trip that its 3w-1p-7r at,I would expect a much better run.

In its 5 runs over fences,its not been out of the first 2 and all this horses 5 wins have been on sharp tracks like this.

Theres also every possibility that it could get an easy time in front,as it looks to be the only front runner.

Ballymoat is the other that holds realistic chances but is yet to win although looked certain to do so last time before falling at the last.

O`Callaghan is dangerously well handicapped and although its been out of nick,if the money came then it would be a big danger.

Back Jewellery 8pts at 6.0 at various bookies(Accept 5.5)--UP(-8pts)Disappointing run

1st December

210 Plumpton-Although yet to win a race under rules so far,Bobbits Way produced a good performance on its return from a break and a repeat of that,will see it go very close.

You would definitely want to see it stay strong in the market,coming from this yard.

Alright Benny looks the main danger,as its been in good form and is 2 from 3 around here.

Head Spin drops in trip,which may suit but it does have to prove itself on soft ground.

Back Bobbits Way 11pts at 4.3 at Paddys(Accept 3.75)-3rd(-11pts)Looked a massive danger 3 out but weakened very badly late on.

230 Wolverhampton-Be Royale has a good record at this track,both on the new Tapeta surface and the old polytrack(2nd-4th-5th-3rd-1st-1st-3rd).

Its fine run last time(despite starting slowly) over course and distance,makes it top rated here for last years winning stable.

Its also 3w-1p-7r when returning to the track within 14 days.

Bint Dandy is the danger.

Back Be Royale 12pts at 4.5(Already advised)-UP(-12pts)Hammered into 7/4 and traded odds on in running but another that didnt run its race.Poor start to the month(DT-23pts)