30th June

730 Stratford-Unusually,Vivacissimo didnt do the business on its stable debut for Dan Skelton but it was certainly backed to do so(Moved from 3/1 in the morning into a SP of 6/4)

This yard are rarely far away when the money is down and im sure it will recoup those losses very soon and hopefully it will happen here.

Its only had a handful of runs in this country and mostly on soft ground,therefore the ground could be a concern but its sire loved decent ground,so it could improve for it.

It also drops in trip and its possible the ground/trip combined could catch it out but I doubt this trainer will think this move is mistake.

The rating of its first start for the yard is still the best in this race and with stable jockey Harry Skelton taking over,I expect it to be tough to beat.

Charlie Longsdon does well here,so Zarawi has to be respected but Bigindie could be the main danger after winning well on its handicap debut.

Back Vivacissimo 14pts at 3.5 at Ladbrokes(Accept 3.0)-Won(+22.16pts *Non runners)Just a fantastic ride from a great jockey saw this horse prevail.
Monthly Total+195.93pts
Running Total+7894.02pts

29th June

630 Windsor-Cant see past Castorienta here.

This is a drop in class for a horse that posted its best rating this season last time.

That was still below last seasons best on turf but would still be good enough to take this if repeated and hails from a yard that have won this twice in the last 3 years.

Ive got it around the 11/8 mark.

Haadeth is a veteran now but looks the main danger.

Back Castorienta 15pts at 3.25 at Bet365/Betfair Sportsbook(Accept 3.0)-3rd(-15pts)Really well backed into 10/11 and hit the front 2f out but for whatever reason weakened out of it.Very disappointing.

28th June

445 Uttoxeter-A winning strategy of late has been fairly exposed horses making their debuts for Dan Skelton.

Ulis De Vassey does that here and is nicely handicapped off a 1Ib lower mark than it last won off.

Hopefully the trainer can weave his magic again.

Kitegen returned to form last time ironically behind a horse making its debut for Dan Skelton and could be the danger if holding its form.

Breaking The Bank has only had 2 starts ,so could improve while The Bay Bandit has a similar profile.

Back Ulis De Vassey 13pts at 3.75 at various bookies-Won(32.17pts * 2 non runners) Smashed up in the betting and won easily.
Monthly Total+188.77pts
Running Total+7886.86pts

27th June

605 Doncaster-Rochambeau has posted 2 good efforts back to back and the yard are going well but this is a rise in class and it is 0 from 10 in its career.

Nothing that finished around it on that last run has done anything at all and I feel it was a weak race and this event has some progressive horses in it.

At the prices it has to be taken on.It may plug on into a place,so its a win lay only for me.

Cape Castle has been flying on the all weather and there seems little reason why it cant translate that form onto turf.

Able Dash is another that has been progressing well on the AW and is 3 from 4 at this trip.

I like the young 7Ib claimer that takes over in the saddle and it should go well.

Cloud Monkey has solid credentials at the trip and wont be far away.

Lay Rochambeau 20pts at 4.5(Lay upto 5.0)-Cancelled/Traded out due to non runners

26th June

310 Cartmel-From Frost is very much respected after a good win last time for a yard with a 33% strike rate here but 3/1 is a short enough price.

Tickenwolf makes its handicap debut and steps up in trip.It needs to improve a little but the yard are 33% here with their hurdlers.

The best value for me however is Stags Leap.

This horse has course form which is so vital around here,won last time,posting the top rating and a big speed figure.
I do have a little query whether it wants a big break between its races but the price is big enough to take the chance.

Back Stags Leap 6pts at 9.0 at Betfair sportsbook(Accept 8.0)-Won(+48pts)Really well backed into 7/2 and stayed on well.

815 Newcastle-In the last 5 years,Brian Ellison has raced 4 horses in this race and won with 3 of them.

He runs Fair Loch here.This horse is pretty unexposed on the flat after just 5 runs and the trainer drops it in trip on its first run for this yard.

All of this suggests a big run is expected and its a very fair price.

Easily the biggest danger is Margarets Mission,who produced a shock win last time out at 25/1.

That clearly took connections by surprise and it remains to be seen if it can back it up.

Favourite Treat has a similar profile after winning last time at 33/1 but both will go well if reproducing those runs.

Back Fair Loch 5pts at 11.0 at various bookies-UP(-5pts)Clearly not today it would seem!Never put in the race.(DT+43pts)
Monthly Total+156.6pts
Running Total+7854.59pts

25th June

630 Newbury-Russian Remarque looks ready to win and its latest rating,is the best on show here.

Its young jockey is doing quite well and if it can repeat that run here then it looks the value to me.

Hallingham has also been running well but is only 1 from 18 in its career while Dark Amber won last time and last seasons best would see it tough to beat.

Its short enough however,particularly so when the trainer suggested after its latest win,it would be best fresh for its next run(Just 12 days ago)

Hardly a long break.

Back Russian Remarque 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies(Accept 4.3)-2nd(-12pts)Strong in the market and travelled well(Touched 1.7 in running) but got outstayed by a horse with no turf form to its name at all.

24th June

250 Worcester-Furrows won a weak 4 runner event last time and appears here under a penalty and up in class.

That bare rating leaves it with a little to find and im not certain it wants the ground this fast.I cant have it as favourite.

Miss Tenacious has been running well but I feel the jockey has left his challenge too late both times hes ridden it.

He should know more now and the likely strong pace will suit this horse that stays well.

Marjus Quest and King Alfonso are both unexposed over fences while Fair Dilemna would go close on last seasons best.

Surf and Turf needs to find a bit extra to win this but has got two wins and two 2nds from 6 runs at this track.

Lay Furrows 15pts at 4.5 to win and 10pts place at 2.46-UP(+23.75 after commission)

535 Worcester-The fact that the favourite here,Ladies Dancing has a career record of 2 wins from 44 starts,will tell you this wont take much winning.

Drifter can go well but Carnaross catches my eye making its debut for Sophie Leech.

This horse has dropped 12Ibs in its last 4 runs and really hasnt done much over hurdles.

However,its best runs have been on fast ground and the rating from its bumper win,would put it streets ahead of these rivals.

If its strong in the market from this yard then it will surely go well.

Back Carnaross 6pts at 9.0 at various bookies-Non Runner
Monthly Total+125.60pts
Running Total+7823.59pts

23rd June

330 Brighton-Roy Rocket is 3 from 3 around this specialist track,its the right favourite and has to go well.

Hong Kong Joe has been running some solid races and shouldnt be far away.

Kicking The Can produced its best performance so far last time but that was on the all weather,its got it to prove,not only on turf but also at this track.

Lay Kicking The Can 20pts at 5.5-UP(+19pts after commission)

730 Newton Abbot-Collodi has only had 7 starts over hurdles and ran a stormer last time out when chasing home an unexposed horse at Stratford.

That rating and speed figure suggest this horse is very well handicapped for a yard that are 10 from 44 with their runners here.

Dubai Prince looks a little short to me,I certainly wouldnt have it as favourite.

Frozen Over and Purple`N`Gold should both run their races but need to improve if the selection runs its race.

Back Collodi 14pts at 5.0-UP(-14pts)Backed from 4/1 into 2/1 but never settled early and hurdled poorly.Massive disappointment!(DT+5pts)
Monthly Total+101.85pts
Running Total+7799.84pts

22nd June

No Selections

21st June

330 Hexham-If Pekanheim stays then it will a tough opponent but this is a step up in class and its the right price.

Master Of The Hall wont be far away while Chicago Outfit goes well here but will find this class 3 much tougher than the two grade 5 events its won recently.

Beeves is one of the few horses in this that has been campaigned in this grade and this consistent horse looks overpriced to me.

Its won its only start at this track and if the favourite underperforms,it could be the one to pick up the pieces.

Back Beeves 6pts at 7.5 at Skybet/Hills(Accept 7.0)-UP(-6pts)Always looked a shade outpaced.Ground possibly too fast.

430 Hexham-Although its been pretty consistent,Ballyvogue has only 1 career win to its name so far.

It ran pretty well last time over shorter at Kelso.It has run well at just shorter than todays trip at Musselburgh but all its runs(so far) have been on sharp tracks like that.

This big,stiff,galloping track is a totally different test and the trainer is 0 from 22 with his handicap hurdlers here.

Tekthelot really should have won last time and will probably be delivered very late and has the right jockey in Brian Hughes to do that.

Harveys Hope has been pretty consistent while Serenity Now represents last years winning stable.

Danceintothenight will like the conditions and this is a drop in class for Groomed.

Lay Ballyvogue 15pts at 5.0(Lay upto 6.0) to win and 10pts to place-2nd(+6.65pts after commission)

250 Worcester-Tachbury won last time but has managed to make it onto the racetrack sporadically the last few years and returns here just 12 days after a pretty tough race.

If it runs to that form then it will go very close but it makes the market in what it is a weak event.

Conas Taoi is totally unexposed but ran a shocker on its chase debut.

June French is consistent but is now 0 from 30 in its career.

Lost in New York is another with a poor win record(1 from 29) but has only had 3 starts over fences.

It got outpaced last time over 2 miles but on its previous run over todays trip ,it posted a rating that would see it go very close here.

Back Lost In New York 7pts at 6.5 at various bookies(Accept 6.0)-3rd(-7pts)(DT-6.35pts)

Back Beeves and Lost In New York 4pts each way double-Lost(-8pts)(DT-14.35pts)

20th June

715 Haydock-Atlantic Affair wouldnt be the most reliable but the rating of its run 3 starts back over trip and ground ,gives it better chances than the price suggests.

Its since had 2 runs on very soft ground,which wouldnt have suited and at the prices,its just about the value here.

Back Atlantic Affair 6pts at 8.0-UP(-6pts)Early money for it but very weak later and ran poorly.

315 Redcar-The last time out run of Donncha,makes its the one to beat here.

That rating and speed figure suggest this horse may still be improving from a yard that are going well.

It likes a fairly recent run as a record of 3w-0p-5r when returning to the track within 40 days suggests.

King Torus is the danger.

Back Donncha 12pts at 4.3-Won(+40pts)

240 Redcar-Sail With Sultana won last time out and is still fairly lightly raced but there are reasons to oppose the market leader here.

That win was on soft ground and over further.Its sires offspring appear to prefer cut in the ground and it wont get that here plus with the trip being shorter,it wont have the stamina test it won at last time.

Bowdlers Magic continues to post solid rating and will surely win one of these soon while Fair Trade looks like it wants this extra distance now.

Crakehall Lad is 2w-1p-4r around here and Salford Dream shouldnt be far away.

Lay Sail with Sultana 15pts at 5.0 to win and 10pts to place-UP(+15pts *Only partially matched on the win*)(DT+49pts)
Monthly Total+111.20pts
Running Total+7809.19pts

19th June

435 Market Rasen-Tregaro is 0w-0p-9r in June/July and 0w-1p-9r when returning to the track after an absence of 29 days or more.

Its got no form in this grade of race and although it will probably stay this trip,whether it sees it out that well after a break is another thing.

Theres no way it should head the market.

Jack Albert ran well 2 starts back on its last run over fences and Harrys Whim would go close if ready after a break.

Kings Legacy is difficult to assess accurately but the jockey and trainer have a 24% strike rate when teaming up.

Bar De Ligne takes a drop in class and likes a right handed track like this(4 wins from 14 starts)

Itsuptoyou has been in fair form and will like the ground.

Lay Tregaro 15pts at 5.0(Lay upto 6.0) 10pts place.-UP(+23.75pts)

405 Redcar-Tizlove Regardless should run well if taking its chance after running just 2 days ago but this should go to Westwood Hoe.

This horse has only had 5 starts and looks very progressive.Its top rated anyway and any sort of improvement would make it extremely tough to beat.

Its a 5/4 chance for me.

Ingleby Angel is 4 wins from 7 starts at this track and that sort of record will always warrant respect.

Back Westwood Hoe 20pts at 3.0 at Betfair Sportsbook(Accept 2.75)-4th(-20pts)Below par run with the other 2 horses mentioned being involved in the finish.The selection should have been there.(DT+3.75)

825 Goodwood-Enlace is the only horse to have won in this grade and is a course and distance winner but it is 0w-0p-5r when returning to the track within 14 days like today and can be passed over at the prices.

I like Boogangoo against it.Its latest performance puts it just top rated and coupled with a very strong speed figure,it can cope with this step up in class.

Back Boogangoo 8pts at 6.0 at various bookies-UP(-8pts)Very weak all day and ran accordingly.Enlace allowed to do its own thing and won easily.

535 Ascot-The O`Brien horses have been carrying all before them and the jockey has been riding as well as ever.

This has always been a race the trainer targets and knows the sort of horse he needs as a record of 3 wins in the last 8 years suggests.

On ratings this horse is different class to these and although its been off for over 200 days.You can expect the horse to be in tip top condition for this.

Back Aloft 18pts at 3.0 at Hills/StanJames-Won(+45pts*Paid out BOG) Masterclass from the jockey to defy the market weakness.(DT+40.75pts)

Monthly Total+62.20pts

Running Total+7760.19pts

17th June

340 Ascot-There appear to be very few chinks in Integral`s armour but im not sure about it being even money.

Theres no doubt it should run well and if it at its best,it will take a bit of beating but everything has its price and for me,even money isnt it.

Take it on with Rizeena.

This horse didnt show much first time out this season but it didnt last season either and still came out to win a group 1 at this meeting next time out.

The thing that catches my eye is an Ascot record of 3 from 3.Course form always stands up well here and I expect a big run on its favoured fast ground.

Back Rizeena 6pts at 9.0 at various bookies-2nd(-6pts)This summed up this week.Rizeena came cruising into the lead(Touched 1.2) but was outstayed by the complete outsider of the field.

16th June

7.0 Brighton-Steppe Daughter looks really short to me here.

It finally got off the mark last time and now moves into handicap company,however it has had 9 starts,so could hardly be described as unexposed.

Its bare rating suggests it is not well handicapped.

Acclio has stamina to prove and Yojojo ,although liking the track,has to prove its fitness after 117 days off and the yard are struggling.

Spiceupyourlife looks to be going nowhere,so the suggestion is Taro Tywood.

This horse won this race last year and posted a good rating two starts back before running poorly on soft ground last time.

Its sire is 12 from 39 with its runners at this track and if it can run close to last seasons victory then it will take some stopping.

Back Taro Tywood 9pts at 5.5 at betfair sportsbook(Accept 5.0)-3rd(-9pts)

15th June

720 Windsor-Souville remains 5Ibs above its last winning mark and didnt show much on its seasonal return.

The yard are going well and George Baker is a rider I rate but I cant have it at the prices.

This is pretty competitive and ive got it around the 15/2 mark.

Tamayuz Star ran a fine race on its first run this season and anything close to that would see it go very close.

Diamond Lady is pretty consistent,Has 4 wins from 11 starts between May and July and the jockey is 5 from 13 for this yard.

Chilworth Icon has posted 2 good ratings back to back and wont be far away on those.

Dutiful Son and Noverre to Go both have chances if putting their best foot forward.

Lay Souville 15pts at 4.7(Lay upto 5.0) to win and 10pts to place-Won(-70.5pts)Got it completely wrong as the horse won easily.Hopefully with it being weak in the market,some did trade out.

Monthly Total+36.45pts

Running Total+7734.44pts

14th June

No Selections

13th June

445 Hexham-We were on Mister Wall Street last time and it ran well,finishing second behind a well backed unexposed horse.

I wouldnt say there was anything in here like that this time and I expect this horse to go very close.

The horse won this race last year and is 2w-1p-5r at this track and 2w-1p-6r in this grade.

As long as the ground doesnt really soften,im confident of a big run.

Shady Sadie finished second behind the selection in this last year and should go well while Roxyfet is pretty in and out but at its best,has the ratings to figure.

Indalo Return probably has the most potential of all these but im not sure about the drop in trip.

Back Mister Wall Street 12pts at 4.5 at Bet365(Accept 3.75)-2nd(-12pts)Touched 1.33 in running and I feel it really should have won.

535 Bath-Star Fire has a fine chance here and looks a rock solid favourite.

A repeat of its latest run would see it tough to beat for a yard with a good record with their 3yo`s here(12/60)

Lolita is progressive and from a good draw,wont be far away.

Magical Daze is another drawn well and it should go close.

Candlelight has been in decent form but has a bit to find on my figures and is 0w-1p-5r in this grade.

Ive got it around the 8/1 mark.

Lay Candlelight 20pts at 6.0-UP(+12pts Only Partially matched)(DT=)

12th June

9.0 Aintree-Morning with Ivan won last time when visored for the first time.

Theres no guarantee the headgear will work again and for me,this horse has questions to answer on ground and trip.

That last win was over 2 miles 1f and thats the trip its best ratings have been over,When racing over this trip all its figures are around 20Ibs less than its best.

It also needs plenty of rain to arrive as its best with plenty of cut.

Double Silver has to run well as its won 3 of its last 4 starts and drops in class.

Dardanella has solid ratings and wont be far away while Jackies Solitaire makes its debut for the Peter Bowen yard and it would be no surprise if he coaxed a big run out of it.

Lay Morning with Ivan 15pts 6.0 to win 10pts place -Cancelled due to non runner

655 Chepstow-Priors Brook stands out here.Its only had 4 starts and is well clear on my ratings based on its latest run.

The yard won this race last year and twice in the last 5 years.

Evervescent can go well fresh and could be the main danger although Euroquip Boy runs well at the track but is 0 from 11 in this grade.

Back Priors Brook 20pts at 3.25-Won(+45pts)Very well backed and did the business

725 Chepstow-Those at the front of the market look vulnerable to me here.

Zeb Candy Girl won last time on the all weather.My figures suggest its far better on that surface and its got it to prove on fast turf.

It also reappears here under a penalty after 9 days absence,a recent run has proved a problem in the past as its record of 0w-0p-8r shows.

Finally this is a rise in class and its 0w-0p-8r when racing in this grade.

Lady Bayside is a bit more solid and has got good course form but has in the past struggled to win off any marks over 68.It races off 70 here and has to produce a career best at the age of 7.

Prim and Proper could go well dropped in trip but I like Bountybeamadam.

Its been in woeful form so far this season but comes to life in the summer(June to September 3w-1p-10r) and is now 3Ibs below its last winning mark.

The biggest plus is this horse has raced at this track 4 times and finished 1st-1st-3rd-1st.That improves to 3 from 3 if you just include fast ground which it should get in this.

If it can get anywhere close to last seasons best at this track then its around 8Ibs clear of its field.

Back Bountybeamadam 9pts at 5.5-4th(-9pts)The lay of Zeb Candy Girl should have been the call!(DT+36pts)

715 Aintree-Good of Luck won last time but was raised 13Ib for it and now finds itself up in the weights and up in class.

There cant be too many tracks where trainer Warren Greatrex is 0 from 18 but he is here and it looks vulnerable to me.

Buckwheat is totally unexposed and could be anything,a reproduction of its debut victory would see it tough to beat.

Purple`N`Gold is tough and goes very well after a break like todays(80 days+ 2w-0p-3r)

Dovils Date was entitled to need its spin on the flat after a break and is a pretty consistent horse for a trainer/jockey that have a 33% strike rate when teaming up.10

Lay Good Of Luck 15pts at 4.7 to win and 10pts at place-UP(+23.75pts)(DT+59.75pts)

Monthly Total+106.95pts

Running Total+7804.94pts

11th June

920 Haydock-This is wide open with nothing looking particularly solid.

Im going to risk a bit on The Character for a yard that have a 18% strike rate at this track.

This horse has raced mainly over further and on softer ground but its best rating for me,was achieved last year over this trip and fast ground.

If it can run anything close to that,its well overpriced.

Lucky Henry ran well after a break and has Richard Hughes up for the first time

Corton Lad and Archipeligo both have chances and while Park Place may improve for the step up in trip,the jockey is just 1 from 46 for the yard.

Back The Character 4pts at 13.0 at Betfair sportsbook(Accept 9.0)-Won(+40pts *1 non runner)Really well backed into 3/1 and won easily.

740 Uttoxeter-High Ron has several factors in its favour that makes me think its the one to beat.

Its dropped in class into a grade where its 5w-1p-13r and appears here 4Ibs below its last winning mark.

The horse has run at this track 3 times and finished 1st-1st-2nd.

Its regular pilot is Andrew Thornton but after he broke his arm earlier this week,the horse now gets a proper jockey in Tom Scudamore.

Big Sound is rock solid but beatable while Sail and Return has to prove its stamina over this trip.

Back High Ron 8pts at 6.0 at Ladbrokes/Betfair sportsbook(Accept 5.5)-2nd(-8pts)Looked like it was coming to win(Touched 1.5 in running) but Big Sound stayed on too strongly.

650 Haydock-Surround Sound has been in decent form but on my figures,has looked better on the all weather so far.

A record of 1 from 23 on turf suggests that.Its up into a class where its 0w-2p-8r and is 0w-p-10r in fields of 9 or less.

Id have it a much bigger price.

Merchant of Medici looks certain to run well.Its got the best turf rating and is 2w-2p-5r at this track.

Nellies Quest is improving and wont be far away.

Dancing Primo burst back to form last time,is 7 wins from 22 starts between June and September and has 2 course wins to its name.

Lay Surround Sound 15pts at 6.0 to win and 10pts to place

The lay is now a non runner so will replace it with....

340 Nottingham-Greeb 

Lay 20pts at 6.0-2nd(+19pts A/C)(DT+51pts)

Monthly Total+47.20pts

Running Total+7745.19pts

10th June

340 Haydock-This is a decent race and its a rise in class for Westwood Hoe but after just 5 starts,theres plenty of upside to it.

This horses ratings have shown a progression in each run and I expect it to go very close.

Ive got it around the 3/1 mark,so the current price is decent value.

Express Himself is a big danger with Ryan Moore in the saddle but the market knows that.

Chosen Character loves this track and won this race last year,i just wonder if it wants softer ground these days.

Back Westwood Hoe 7pts at 6.5 at Paddys/Ladbrokes(Accept 5.5)-Non Runner

9th June

725 Southwell-This is a drop in class for Dawn Commander and after running respectably on ground softer than ideal last time,I expect a big run here.

This horse has its ideal conditions here.3 miles(4w-2p-13r)..Less than 9 runners(5w-1p-11r)...returning to the track within 40 days 5w-2p-16r and the jockey is 2 from 7 for the yard.

Henri Parry Morgan wont be far away but doesnt win that often while Crack Away Jack normally runs in tougher company than this but im not sure its the horse it was.

Back Dawn Commander 9pts at 5.5 at various bookies(Accept 4.5)-3rd(-9pts)Got the value as it  backed into 5/2 but produced a very laboured performance.

240 Fontwell-Head Spin can often plod on into a place,so im not keen to take it on in the place market here but i cant see it winning.

Its clearly vulnerable in this grade(0 from 8) and is probably better at a shorter trip than this.

Its career record is 2 from 25 and it shouldnt be favourite.

If Green Bank is ready to roll after a break then it could jump these silly but Strumble Head is the horse I expect to certainly run its race and be a big runner here.

Its 1w-1p-3r at this track and drops into a grade where its 7w-3p-21r.

Leg Iron will go close if it fancies it but it is a bit in and out.

Lay Head Spin 20pts at 6.0-Fell(+19pts A/C)

340 Fontwell-If Here I Am`s last run(on just its 2nd start over fences in a Novice Chase) can be taken at face value then its absolutely thrown in here.

Quite often ,it doesnt turn out like that but everything is price related and against some opponents with not much in hand,I expected it to be shorter.

Marie Des Anges and Noble Friend are both solid,consistent performers that wont be far away if the selection isnt what I hope.

Boss in Boots can go close if on a going day while Andi Amu is lightly raced but needs to improve.

Back Here I Am 8pts at 6.0-UP(-8pts)One way traffic in the market as it was hammered into 15/8 but got hassled in front and had nothing left at the end.(DT+2pts)

Monthly Total-3.8pts

Running Total+7694.19pts

8th June

515 Thirsk-Theres no doubt that on my figures,Exoplanet Blue is very well treated.

This is its first try at handicaps and although i do have a slight niggle about the form of the stable and the draw,it has to be supported.

If it runs to the level of its latest start then It will win this.

Back Exoplanet Blue 12pts at 4.5-UP(-12pts)Absolute fortunes for this horse(backed into 11/10) but fell out and ran flat.Very,very disappointing.

430 Ayr-Those at the front of the market look vulnerable to me and Dark Crystal could be overpriced.

There are a few reasons to believe it could run better than of late.Joe Fanning takes over in the saddle(1 from 1 on the horse)

It drops in class into a grade where its 2w-1p-6r and likes this track(2w-1p-7r)

It also now finds itself on its last winning mark,so they are enough positives to warrant a play at the price.

Sewn Up heads the market but is 0 from 18 on turf so Blue Jacket is the most likely danger as its slowly improving.

Back Dark Crystal 5pts at 12.0 at Bet365/Betvictor(Accept 10.0)-4th(-5pts)Long way out of its ground and stayed on but was never going to get there(DT-17pts)

7th June

245 Perth-I like the chances of the improving Bearly Legal here.

It finished 2nd last time where the 1st and 3rd have won all 3 starts theyve contested since ,so the form is very strong.

The horse is 3 from 4 going right handed and 3w-1p-5r in fields of 9 or less and its very difficult to see this not going close.

Its a 5/2 chance for me

Mister First and Russian Regent both ran well here last month while Gleann Na Ndochais is another in with a chance.

Back Bearly Legal 9pts at 6.0-UP(-9pts)Dissapointingly one paced where it mattered after looking a real threat.

320 Perth-Gordon Elliott has a an impressive 34% strike rate with his hurdlers here and Broughtons Bandit stands out on ratings here.

It hasnt had many chances for this yard and a repeat of any of its last 2 runs could be good enough.

I suggest a small saver on Tangolan,who lost its way last season but won a point to point recently and has joined a yard that do well here.

If they get it back to its best then its the only horse im worried about.

Seventeen Black is 1 from 1 here but needs to find 7Ibs of improvement to trouble the main selection.

Back Broughtons Bandit 11pts at 4.3-Non Runner & Tangolan 3pts at 8.0 at various bookies-2nd(DT-12pts)

6th June

520 Hexham-Very few that can be fancied in this weak race.

Gin Cobbler hosed up last time and has to be respected,not least for its consistency but its the right price.

Pekanheim is pretty difficult to assess,as its done very little in its sporadic runs over fences but has improved over hurdles of late.

It needs to carry that over on to the big obstacles however.

Mister Wall Street returns after a break but is 3 from 5 at this track,has won after an absence before and is 2w-0p-5r in this grade.

I certainly would have it closer to 3/1 than its current price.

Back Mister Wall Street 8pts at 6.0 at Paddys/Betfair sportsbook(Accept 5.0)-2nd(-8pts)Ran well but found the difficult to assess Pekanheim,too good.

350 Hexham-Although its still lightly raced over fences,Solway Legend has questions to answer.

Its got no form of note on faster ground and is 0w-0p-9r going left handed.

It will need to better its chase form to win this and thats looks unlikely.

Chicago Outfit is respected in this grade(Class 5 2w-2p-9r) while Vision De La Vie ran well on its chase debut and should go close.

Highlander Ted represents a yard that are 4 from 12 with their chasers here and on its run 2 starts back,it would be a big player.

Lay Solway Legend 15pts to win at 6.0 Lay Place 10pts-2nd(-0.55pts)Ran better that I thought but no harm done.(DT-8.55pts)

Monthly Total+23.30pts

Running Total+7725.19pts

5th June

310 Epsom-Arod takes a drop in class after finishing a fine 3rd in the Group 1 Lockinge last time.That rating puts it clear top rated and after just 8 runs,its still fairly unexposed.

The horse finished a good 4th in the Derby at this track last year,so it has no concerns on that score and I would have it around the 11/8 mark.

At its best Custom Cut wouldnt be far away but does carry a penalty while Tullius has the ratings to figure but not from this years performances.

Shifting Power looks the main danger but wouldnt want any rain.

Back Arod 18pts at 3.0 at various bookies-Won(+36pts)Nice uncomplicated ride on clearly the best horse as the ratings suggested.

530 Market Rasen-This race looks at the mercy of Ruaraidh Hugh.Its clear top rated on its latest run and is 2 from 3 at this trip.

I think the young jockey is a decent booking taking off a valuable 7Ib and I always like course form around here.

Galactic Power has been running well and the slight drop in trip could be ideal.

The Yank could be an all weather horse but since it joined its current yard,its improved 18Ibs on its runs on synthetic surfaces.

It will be interesting if it can carry that improvement over onto its hurdles form.

Oneofapear showed a little bit more than of late when finishing 2nd in a seller last time but even that run leaves it with plenty to find.

That was also over further,the trainer is struggling for winners and the sire is 0 from 12 here.

The only real positive is Brian Hughes is a good jockey booking but it should be around the 9/1 mark for me.

Lay Oneofapear 15pts to win at 5.5(Lay upto 6.0) -3rd(Wasnt Matched)

Monthly Total+31.75pts

Running Total+7733.74pts

4th June

655 Ffos Las-Minella Web won last time but that race fell apart and the rating plus a very poor speed figure suggests to me,that form is worth little.

Its 0w-0p-4r when reappearing within 28 days and also has the welter burden of 12-4 to carry.

Caspian Piper hosed up on its 2nd start for Tim Vaughan last time and should go well while Louis Phillipe looks a big price to me,as it clearly has improved since getting decent ground over fences.

Heautevent has only had 4 runs over fences and if it gets the trip,will surely go close and even the outsider Celtic Fella has a shout at its best.

The trainer has a good 6 from 23 strike rate with her chasers at this track.

Zama Zama is very consistent and has the ratings to win this but whether it wants too,is another thing.

Lay Minella Web 15pts to win at 5.5 10pts place-UP(+23.75)

Monthly Total-4.25

Running Total+7697.74pts

3rd June

410 Fontwell-Cant resist a little play on Storm Alert, in what is an awful race.

This horse has been in the doldrums for a while but does drop back into a grade 5(2w-1p-5r in this class) for the first time in a while.

It won on its only start at this track and finds itself competing here off a mark 20Ibs lower than its last winning mark.

Flugzeug is the obvious danger.

Back Storm Alert 6pts at 9.0 at Paddys(Accept 8.0)-3rd(-6pts)Ran well and traded around 3.0 coming into the straight but just stayed on at the one pace.

Monthly Total-28pts

Running Total+7673.99pts

2nd June

340 Brighton-There cant be too many courses where trainer Malcolm Saunders has a 25% strike rate but he has here and after a good run last week,Sarangoo has to go close here.

The horse also has course form which is so vital here.

Pretty Bubbles is better on the all weather but its sheer consistency means you can normally rely on it and it wont be far away.

At its best,Bridie French could go close especially with Richard Hughes taking over in the saddle.

Birdie Queen has to prove its stamina but is 2 from 4 at this track and that counts for a lot.

Serenity Spa has been racing recently in a higher grade but the fact remains its done most of its winning in a lower grade than this.

The trainer has only had 1 placed horse from his last 20 runners and the horse has to prove itself on this undulating course.

Lay Serenity Spa 15pts at 5.0(Lay upto 5.5) 10pts place at 2.4-UP(+23.75pts)

505 Southwell-Red Rosso has raced over this course and distance 3 times over fences and finished 2nd-1st-3rd.

Its clearly suited to it and comes into the race after running in a race that has worked out well form wise with the 1st and 3rd both going on to win since.

I would have it at the front of the market.

You have to respect everything David Bridgwater runs here(7 from 12 with his chasers) so Tempuran has to be a danger.

Im not sure Lost in NewYork wants this drop in trip after staying on over further last time while Moonlight Maggie looks short enough to me.

Back Red Rosso 7pts at 7.0-3rd(-7pts)Frustrating race to watch.Never quite getting there.(DT+15.5pts)

1st June

410 Lingfield-I respect Jersey Cream,who is unexposed over this trip but Thecornishcowboy showed its time is near with a good run last week.

Last June,it burst to life with an incredible 5 wins during that month and it finds itself back on the same mark when that winning run began.

This 3 time course winner should go close.

Star Anise looks far too short to me.Not proven on the track and 0w-0p-7r in this class.

Back TheCornishCowboy 13pts at 3.75 at various Bookies.-Won(+35.75)

610 Carlisle-Uncle Brit tends to operate at a lower level than this these days.Its form figures in this grade since 2012 read 13-7-3-4-7.

The horse has never won before July and id have it at a bigger price than it is.

Sakhalin Star looks certain to run well.Its been posting solid,consistent ratings and only got caught in the final strides last time.

Cadmium posted a career best last time and looks sure to be involved on that.

Llewellyn returns from a break with conditions ideal.Its finished 1st and 2nd on its last 2 seasonal debuts,so it would be no surprise to see it go well.

Lay Uncle Brit 15pts at 6.0 and 10 pts place-Won(-74.5pts *1 non runner)Still cant believe this even placed let alone won! Traded at over 40/1 in running.(DT-38.75pts)