5th March

250 Newcastle-Whiskey and Red will like the trip and ground but the 16Ibs rise it got after its last win,means on my ratings at least,that its now up against it.Ive got it over 8Ibs behind the principals mainly the improving Zaru,Unexposed The Friary and the solid Papamoa

Lay Whiskey and Red 30pts at 5.5(lay upto 6.0)-UP(+30pts)

450 Newcastle-Its a shock to see Categorical at 4/1 in the betting,as a dual course winner and dangerously well handicapped,im reluctant to lay but its been way off the pace for a long while now.A horse going the other way is Billy Cuckoo,consistent and still improving on my ratings,there are no negatives in its profile and if it runs its race again,it will be bang there.

Railway Dillon is 2/3 on soft ground and 3wins-1place-7runs over this trip,so has to be respected but I feel the The Thirsty Bricky is probably the main danger,as it ran ok last time and this is its time of year.

Back Billy Cuckoo 15pts at 4.5 at Bet365/BetVictor(Accept 4.0)-UP(-15pts)Was bang there until 3 out but really didnt jump well enough.(DT+15pts)

Days total minus commission+14.25pts

Monthly Total+56.25pts

Running Total+5153.76pts