31st August

1.0 Huntingdon-This wont take much winning and as long as the fences dont get in the way then I think Jackthejourneyman is overpriced here.

This horse hasnt managed to get its head in front yet but has only had just the six starts over fences and this is a drop in class from its last 2 races.

It wont mind a little rain(Its best rating came on good to soft) and Ive got it as slight favourite on my prices.

Capisci won this last year and drops in class but it will need to step up a lot on what its been showing.

Table Bluff is respected but might not want too much rain while Molko Jack has the ratings to run well but has a poor record after a break.

Back Jackthejourneyman 7pts at 6.5 at bet365(Accept 5.5)-Won(+31pts *Rule 4 ,2 Non runners)Jumped pretty well throughout and saw them all off.

235 Ripon-The Wee Barra can be a bit in and out but its possible it could get an easy lead and thats never a bad thing around here.

The drop to this trip worked the oracle last time and if it can back that up then its got a serious chance here.

Bahamian Desert is consistent and looks certain to run well but is a tight enough price based on my figures.

Sandgate looks too short to me as it steps up in class but Skiddaw Valleys may run better than its last 2 starts,as its best rating was over this trip.

Back The Wee Barra 10pts at 5.0 at various bookies-Won(+40pts)Given a fine ride by a jockey,I dont know much about but really impressed me here.(DT+71pts)

520 Epsom-Ive got Paladin bigger than it currently is with the bookies.

This is a step up in class for it and the ground is a big unknown.

That in itself will put emphasis on stamina and should see this horse vulnerable late on.

I respect the jockey booking but I cant have it as favourite.

Pyrocumulus has won 3 of its last 4 starts and is a progressive 3yo while Cosmic Ray has posted some consistent ratings that should see it go close.

Shifting Star will handle the ground and although up in class,isnt out of it while Bakht A Rawan has been below par on its last two starts but a return to the form of its course and distance win ,3 starts back,would see it very competitve.

Lay Paladin 20pts at 5.5(lay up to 6.0)-UP(+19pts after commission)Beaten miles!(DT+90pts)

Monthly Total+400.02pts

Running Total+8397.22pts