25th August

Football
MLS(Early hours of Thursday 25/8)
Columbus v Philly-Back Philly 5pts(Draw No bet) at 3.25 at Bet365-Won 2-1(+11.25pts)
Orlando v Toronto-Back Toronto 10pts(Draw No bet) at 2.1 at various bookies-Won 2-1(+11pts)
Back Philly & Toronto 7pts at 4/6 & 21/20 at Bet365 in a Double Chance double-Won(+16.92pts)(DT+39.28pts)

250 Fontwell-On its first start for Jamie Snowden,Brave Encounter ran a fine race,posting the best recent rating in this field.
The winner,2nd and 4th have all come out and won since,so the form looks strong.
It should appreciate the step up in trip and it should go well.
Daulys Anthem is a danger but seems to be finding one too good at present while favourite Midnight King,turns up here under a penalty,it needs to improve on my figures but the trainer has a great record here with his handicap chasers(7 wins from 20 runners),however,on pure ratings,it looks short enough.
Back Brave Encounter 10pts at 5.0 at Betfair/Paddys-Won(+40pts)Never touched a twig!

455 Fontwell-Im amazed Highbury Hill isnt  clear favourite here.
Its a consistent horse running under its ideal conditions and a repeat of its latest run would see it going very close in this field.
Wyndcrest has been running well over further but ive got it as not so good over this trip.
Humbel Ben is very well handicapped but is unreliable.
Back Highbury High 14pts at 3.5 at Various bookies-2nd(-14pts)The one that got away.Looked all over the winner(Touched 1.04 in running) but got caught yards from the line.

525 Fontwell-I like the claims of Deserter here.
Its improving and still quite lightly raced.The jockey and trainer have a 23% strike rate when teaming up and ive got it around the 11/8 mark.
Ablazing is also progressive but at a lower level,its 0w-1p-5r in this class.
The main danger could be Spring Steel,whos been a revelation over fences of late.Its chance depends on translating that form back to hurdles but that doesnt always happen.
Back Deserter 18pts at 3.0 at various bookies-Won(+36pts)A strong ride saw this outstay them.

600 Sedgefield-Coopers Friend has only had the 3 starts over fences and produced its best run to date last time out.That rating is the best on show here and if reproduced or bettered then it will be tough to beat.
Richard Johnson takes the ride and he has a 22% strike rate for this yard.
Millie Nautique can be very in and out and there has to be a doubt whether it will back up its latest run.
Val D`Arc has chances but needs rain and is no value at the prices.
Back Coopers Friend 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies-Won(+33.6pts *1 NR)A good end to a great day!(DT+134.88pts)
Monthly Total+211.38pts
Running Total+8867.85pts