touchofoscar

I always try to find the value in a race. I analyse Handicaps carefully and most my selections will be at double figure odds. However the most important thing is to have fun making and listening or seeing your selection running. Winners are just a pleasurable bonus.

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touchofoscar's Tips History

18 May 2024

16:45 4:45 Newbury

Autumn Festival

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Autumn Festival impressed on his debut run for his new yard by placing 3rd of 14 at Thirsk in a Class 2 race. He has a chance to get involved again if building on that run.

16:15 4:15 Navan

Wishes And Dreams

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@21.00

Lose

-50

Wishes And Dreams is still a maiden and returns to the flat after an attempt at hurdling. Has shown that promising runs at Dundalk on the flat and has a chance of hitting the frame if replicating these efforts onto turf.

15:00 3:00 Newbury

Fighter Command

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Fighter Command beat Liam Swagger at Windsor by a neck. He previously placed in his first two races. He is likely to progress further and is one to consider for the frame or better.

14:25 2:25 Newbury

Malc

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@23.00

Win

A chance is taken that Malc will bounce back. He won on debut at Carlisle and followed it up with a second in the Norfolk Stakes at Ascot. Hi subsequent next two races where not as impressive but not a total disgrace either. Could have a chance if reviving to earlier form.

17 May 2024

20:15 8:15 Leopardstown

The Names Jock

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

The Names Jock did not take to the heavy ground conditions over course and distance six weeks ago. With ground n his favour he could get involved and hit the frame.

17:40 5:40 Newbury

Naasma

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@13.00

Win

Naasma won at Windsor at the end of April. She is still well handicapped, and it would be no surprise to see her get involved in a wide open handicap.

17:25 5:25 Leopardstown

Naisiun

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Naisiun could get involved again if taking to the ground conditions. She has won and placed on soft ground this year and based on these runs could hit the frame.

17:20 5:20 York

Vince LAmour

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Tim Easterby's Vince L'Amour could go well from a decent draw. He has not finished out of the frame in his last four races and David Allen is in great form.

16:55 4:55 Newmarket

Want Want

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Want Want is still a maiden.but showed some promise when beaten by just a neck by Dark Dreamer at Kmepton two races ago. He has each way possibilities and can hit the frame.

16:50 4:50 Leopardstown

Aratayvo

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Aratayvo was completely out classed in the Goffs Million at the Curragh. This should be more to his level and his previous second place at the Naas puts him firmly in the frame.

16:45 4:45 York

Eligible

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Eligible won this last year beating Titan Rock by a neck. He has since had only one more win but has run well in defeat. He could get involved again.

16:15 4:15 Leopardstown

Legendsoftheland

Daily Racing

25 EW

@201.00

Lose

-50

A speculative chance is taken on Legendsoftheland in a wide open race. He has had the benefit of two runs and should have come on for these.Now upped in trip and grade he may surprise and hit the frame.

15:00 3:00 Newbury

Carderock

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

With Richard Hannon's form in this race a chance is taken on one of his two runners Carderock. He had the benefit of a run at Goodwood a fortnight ago and it would be no surprise if he progressed further.

14:45 2:45 York

Andaleep

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@13.00

Lose

-50

Andaleep is a consistent sort who is likely to get involved again. He placed 3rd of 14 in a Class 3 at Lingfield in March latest. Has to content with a rise in the weights and with William Buick in the saddle should hit the frame.

14:30 2:30 Newbury

Moonlit Cloud

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Moonlit Cloud who won her last race. She does better if there is some ease in the ground but has gone close on good in the past. One to consider for the frame.

14:15 2:15 York

Kaadi

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Kaadi won on her second attempt at Windsor three weeks ago. She is the preferred option of the two Kevin Birke runners and is expected to progress and follow up.

14:00 2:00 Newbury

Landlordtothestars

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Landlordtothestars returns to turf. He has still not won on this surface but has reasonable form on artificial could get close if transferring that form onto turf.

16 May 2024

14:45 2:45 York

Greys Monument

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@19.00

Lose

-50

Greys Monument placed fourth at Doncaster in March. Won the Hyde Stakes at Kempton prior. A previous course and distance winner he has a chance despite of a difficult draw. Each way possibilities.

15 May 2024

20:10 8:10 Bath

Makuri

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Makuri showed some improvement when placing third at Brighton at the end of April. She has a chance to get involved again if building on that run.

19:45 7:45 Sligo

Marirah

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

Marirah makes her Irish and stable debut. She placed third on debut when with Roger Varian on debut and could go well if settled in.

18:40 6:40 Bath

More Than A Feelin

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

More Than A Feelin is still little exposed and is now making her handicap and turf debut. She showed a little promise in her previous races and could squeeze into the frame.

17:35 5:35 Bath

Sienna Gold

Daily Racing

25 EW

@81.00

Lose

-50

In a wide open race a speculative chance is taken on Sienna Gold. She placed 13th of 14 on debut over course and distance but with the stable and Gina Mangan having a good record at Bath some improvement is expected.

17:20 5:20 York

Bustaam

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Disappointed at Ayr at the end of last months, but in with a chance if recapturing his Doncaster form from earlier this year. Each way possibilities with Daniel Tudhope in the saddle.

17:00 5:00 Bath

Savalas

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Savalas returns after a nine-month break. He may need this run but won over course and distance just under a year ago. Could go well if ready fresh.

16:15 4:15 York

True Promise

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

True Promise is making his turf and handicap debut. He dead heated with Buzz Box on his debut run at Newcastle in January and followed it up with another win again at Newcastle in February. Could surprise at pleasing odds if taking to turf.

15:45 3:45 York

La Pasionaria

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that La Pasionara will beat her stablemate Classical Song. She needs to bounce back after placing 8th at Newmarket last November. That was on heavy ground, and she should benefit from todays ground conditions.

15:15 3:15 York

Washington Heights

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Win

Washington Heights won the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket last month. He was consitent last year at this level without winning. He is expected to build on April's win and is one for the frame.

15:00 3:00 Ffos Las

Queen Antoinette

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Queen Antoinette who won on her first hurdle attempt at Bangor by a neck. This is her handicap debut and with the stable in cracking form she is one to consider.

14:45 2:45 York

Hyperfocus

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@81.00

Lose

-50

Wide open sprint with plenty of chances . The selection Hyperfocus has not won for a year but placed 4th in the Coral Sprint TRophy. He has the capability to squeeze into the frame at very large odds.

14:15 2:15 York

Two Brothers

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Two Brothers won over course and distance back in September. He usually prefers a little give in the ground and this is more competitive. However, he is in fine shape and has a chance to get involved.

14 May 2024

20:30 8:30 Ayr

Monhammer

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Win

750

Monhammer may have a chance if the race develops slowly. A previous course and distance winner he has this time Daniel Tudhope in the saddle and with four places on offer he could squeeze into the frame.

20:10 8:10 Chepstow

Port Noir

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@17.00

Lose

-50

Port Noir’s last win was at Wolverhampton last April. She subsequently placed 6th but followed it up with a very good third place again at Wolverhampton. Has a very good chance to get close from a good draw.

19:50 7:50 Killarney

Almuhit

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.50

Win

Almuhit showed that he is recapturing some of his form when returning to the flat at Navan placing 5th that day. He will not need much improvement to get involved.

19:20 7:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Ano Manna disappointed on her return at the Naas after a break she placed 12th of 18. Nevertheless, her form is great at Killarney with two course and distance wins from three runs so could surprise.

19:00 7:00 Ayr

Jumeira Vision

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Jumeira Vision is making his second run for his new stable.He was previously with Archie Watson. He could go well and get involved and is one to consider for the frame.

18:50 6:50 Killarney

Sobriety Blue

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Sobriety Blue is making his handicap debut. He has run well in defeat in his last two races at Dundalk placing twice 4th being two to three length behind the winner in both races. Could progress and get involved.

18:10 6:10 Chepstow

Lilandra

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on the outsider Lilandra who returned after a seven months break to Bath placing 10th of 12. She most probably needed that run and is a previous course and distance winner. From a good draw she could bounce back and out run her odds.

13 May 2024

21:00 9:00 Wolverhampton

Van Zant

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Van Zant will hit the frame from an inside draw. His stable is quiet at the moment but he won here in December over 7 furlongs from stall 1. Could go well.

20:30 8:30 Wolverhampton

Coconut Bay

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Win

480

Coconut Bay is a frustrating horse to follow with only one win in her career. Nevertheless, she runs very well in defeat including in her last race when she was just over one length second behind Little Empire over course and distance. It would be no surprise to see her make the frame again.

17:55 5:55 Roscommon

Brains

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 15.00 used instead of 12.00 takenBOG

@15.00

Win

420

Brains has placed in his last two races holding both Orandi and Rocksbury Lad. He has the pace to get involved again and is one to consider for the frame.

16:55 4:55 Roscommon

Boadicea Belle

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@17.00

Win

Boadicea Belle beat Cousin Shay by 2 1/2 length at Dundalk back in April. A chance is taken that she could follow up based on her best turf form and is an each way possibility.

15:47 3:47 Catterick

Sherdil

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Win

270

Sherdil is seeking a hat trick from an inside draw. Two back to back wins earlier this year at Newcastle he has also performed on turf with back to back wins at Beverley last year.

13:47 1:47 Catterick

Obee Jo

Daily Racing

42 EWNAP

@12.00

Lose

-84

Obee Jo has been a three times course and distance winner including winning this race last year. He returned from a six months break placing three length 3rd over course and distance and is expected to be there about again.

12 May 2024

19:00 7:00 Newcastle

Dare To Hope

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Dare To Hope beat Mattice by a neck at Beverley three weeks ago. That form holds good as Mattice followed up with a win at Ripon. From a decent draw he should be there abouts again.

18:30 6:30 Newcastle

Zip

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 13.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG

@13.00

Win

The three times course and distance winner Zip has run well in recent defeats. He was a close second latest and is capable of getting involved at this level.

18:00 6:00 Newcastle

Artisan Dancer

Daily Racing

30 EWNAP

@15.00

Win

Artisan Dancer is a consistent sort who won over course and distance in a lower grade back in January. This is more competitive, and he has an outside draw but s one to consider for the frame.

16:52 4:52 Newcastle

Anjo Bonita

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Anjo Bonita returns after a break of 223 days. She performed well last year and has a decent draw and the required pace to get involved. Each way possibilities.

16:45 4:45 Leopardstown

Grey Leader

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Grey Leader placed 13th at the Curragh last month That was after a break and on heavy ground. He is now being dropped in grade and upped in trip and based on his previous excellent form should have a chance to bounce back.

16:17 4:17 Newcastle

Sense Of Worth

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

Sense Of Worth did not take to the heavy ground at Thirsk at the beginning of April. He was beaten by 16 length that day. Now being back on Tapeta he should be able to bounce back and hit the frame.

15:42 3:42 Newcastle

Moon Man

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Moon Man will progress. He was third behind Jungle Land (2nd) at Ayr in the beginning of the month. He will need only a slight improvement to get involved again.

15:28 3:28 Ludlow

Saddlers Quest

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Saddlers Quest returns after a seven months break. He was in excellent form last Autumn completing a hat trick. Looks overpriced and should get involved if running well fresh.

15:07 3:07 Newcastle

Buzz Box

Daily Racing

25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@13.00

Void

Buzz Box dead heated with True Promise over course and distance in January. True Promise followed up with a win after that and Buzz Box was beaten by a neck here but that was over five furlongs. Now back up in trip he should get involved.

14:45 2:45 Killarney

Rock On Seamie

Daily Racing

25 EW

@67.00

Lose

-50

Rock On Seamie is an inconsistent sort who was pulled up at Thurles five months ago. He has had form in the past and is now being dropped in trip. Could surprise at very large odds and sneak into the frame.

13:15 1:15 Leopardstown

White Clover

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 13.00 used instead of 11.00 takenBOG

@13.00

Win

White Clover was just over two length 6th/11 at the Currgah on her debut. She raced well and should have further improvement in her. One to consider for the frame.

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