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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25 April 2024

13:50 1:50 Perth

Somebodys Fortune

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@34.00

Lose

-50

Lucinda Russell has three entries in this race and a chance is taken on the oiutsider of the three Somebodys Fortune. The selection fell three out at Ayr in March. She was progressing at the time and could have a say if fully recovered.

24 April 2024

19:25 7:25 Gowran Park

Charlie Darling

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Charlie Darling broke his maiden tag at Navan in August. He returns after a seven months break and could get involved provided he goes well fresh.

16:50 4:50 Catterick

Mutanaaseq

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@7.50

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Mutanaaseq will bounce back. A four times course and distance winner Mutanaaseq has secured a decent draw and could go very well.

23 April 2024

20:30 8:30 Wolverhampton

Hard Solution

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@67.00

Lose

-50

Hard Solution was not disgraced over course and distance a fortnight ago when he placed 3 1/4 length seventh. He previously won at Southwell and that form puts him into contention.

18:15 6:15 Gowran Park

Still Rolling

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Still Rolling had the benefit of a run at Cork where she placed third. She is now being upped in trip on her handicap debut. Ground conditions should be no problem and is likely to progress.

15:55 3:55 Epsom Downs

Hope You Can Run

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Hope You Can Run returns after a long break. He won his last race at Catterick last July and has placed at this level several times. Could go well if going well fresh.

14:10 2:10 Epsom Downs

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Ruth Carr's Jo Jo Rabbit won at Wolverhampton three weeks ago. He is now returning to turf. With the stable in respectable form and from a decent draw he could get involved.

22 April 2024

19:50 7:50 Windsor

Forest Hills

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@34.00

Lose

-50

Forest Hills was not disgraced on his last run at Kempton where he placed third. He comes back from a break and has been gelded. This is his handicap debut and he could progress.

18:20 6:20 Windsor

Wahraan

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Win

175

Wahraan won a couple of races when with Michael Stoute including on turf. Showed not that much for new connections in a couple of attempts on artificial but could bounce back now on turf and in an easier race.

17:50 5:50 Windsor

Bobacious

Daily Racing

25 EW

@101.00

Lose

-50

Bobacious should have come on for his run at Lingfield on polytrack twelve days ago. He could progress further and may make the frame this time.

14:30 2:30 Hexham

Hungry Tiger

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

Hungry Tiger is being dropped in trip and could do well if taking to the heavy ground conditions. He has won over further last June at Carmel but that was on good ground. Each way hopeful.

14:22 1:52 Pontefract

Law Degree

Daily Racing

25 EW

@67.00

Lose

-50

Law Degree was not disgraced on debut at Thirsk a fortnight ago. He placed 4th of 7 on heavy ground and from an inside draw. He has better conditions today and could hit the frame with generous odds.

21 April 2024

18:45 6:45 Musselburgh

Blind Beggar

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Blind Beggar will follow up his win at Bath a fortnight ago. He won by a neck that day on heavy ground and could get involved again having got only a light penalty for that win.

17:15 5:15 Musselburgh

Sax Appeal

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Sax Appeal is making his turf debut after having won twice on tapeat. With his stable and apprentice jocker in form he could go well and at least make the frame.

17:00 5:00 Curragh

Naisiun

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Naisiun broke her maiden tag at the Naas back in March. That was over the distance on heavy ground. She still looks work in progress and it would be no surprise to see her do well.

16:45 4:45 Musselburgh

Black Friday

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 21.00 used instead of 19.00 takenBOG

@21.00

Win

Black Friday returns after a seven months break. He does most of his running at Ayr these days but should have a chance to hit the frame.

16:30 4:30 Curragh

Harrys Hill

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@17.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Harrys Hill who is not the most consistent but can go well at the Curragh if in the mood. He is a double course and distance winner and can get involved.

15:45 3:45 Musselburgh

Paddys Day

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Win

Paddys Day returns to turf. He has a better profile on artificial but won on turf on his debut. He could go well aqd squeeze into the frame in a wide open affair.

15:30 3:30 Curragh

Fiver Friday

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Fiver Friday has had the benefit of a run after an absence of over six months. She placed 5th of 16 at the Naas back in March. She won over 9 furlongs at Musselburg and this is her second attempt over the distance.

20 April 2024

19:50 7:50 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Rivas Rob Boy will bounce back now back on turf. He had three consecutive wins at Brighton last summer all three over a mile. He is being dropped in trip but could surprise.

19:40 7:40 Thirsk

Mcs Wag

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on the maiden Mcs Wag who is still not that exposed and has run well in defeat. She is returning to turf and her second place on heavy ground at Catterick last October puts her potentially into the frame.

19:20 7:20 Brighton

Island Native

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 13.00 used instead of 9.50 takenBOG

@13.00

Win

Island Native has been close behind Freetodream latest at Chelmsford City a fortnight ago where he was 3/4 length behind the favourite. He is now better off in the weights and is expected to go close again and may reverse the placings.

19:05 7:05 Thirsk

Forza Orta

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@23.00

Lose

-50

Forza Orta returns after a long break. He is being dropped in trip and grade. The stable is in form with a couple of winners this week and he could go well.

18:45 6:45 Brighton

Forever Proud

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Forever Proud won at Lingfield in February and has run well in defeat since then. Could get involved if she can transfer that form onto turf.

18:35 6:35 Thirsk

Mereside Diva

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Lose

-50

Mereside Diva may need this run but she is so consitent that it would be foolish to ignore her. She is expected to run well despite of a six month break and has to be considered for the frame.

18:25 6:25 Nottingham

Contrast

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 23.00 used instead of 17.00 takenBOG

@23.00

Win

Contrast is an infrequent winner who returns after a break. He has gone well fresh in the past and in the hands of Joanna Mason may over come a difficult draw and hit the frame.

18:05 6:05 Thirsk

Impressor

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 23.00 used instead of 15.00 takenBOG

@23.00

Win

Impressor had the benefit of a run at the beginning of the months after a six months break. He has to overcome an inside draw but could get close again.

17:27 5:25 Nottingham

Under Curfew

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Under Curfew has not won for nearly two years and returns after a six months break. However, he has run well in defeat and his previous performances should give him a chance to get into the frame.

17:05 5:05 Curragh

Heavenly Power

Daily Racing

40 EW

@17.00

Lose

-80

Heavenly Power is a consistent sort who is a previous course and distance winner. He returns after a six months break and should be there about again.

17:00 5:00 Newbury

Graham

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.50

Lose

-50

Graham is being dropped in trip after returning from nearly an eight months break. He has won here over 14 furlongs and previously placed over course and distance could go well and is an each way choice.

16:20 4:20 Thirsk

Curious Rover

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Curious Rover is very consistent with several wins and places to his name. This is at his level and it is likely that he is thereabouts again.

15:55 3:55 Curragh

Raise You

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Raise You was outclassed in the Irish St Leger last September. This is a different proposition and he could go well at this level if bouncing back.

14:45 2:45 Curragh

Grey Leader

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Grey Leader returns after a six months break. He finished last year with a win at Gowran Park. He is capable of going well fresh and is likely to be involved again.

19 April 2024

20:07 8:07 Ballinrobe

Real Empire

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Real Empire was not disgraced on his first two runs placing a distant second in his last run. He should still progress and get involved again.

19:45 7:45 Bath

Lilandra

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

Lilandra returns after a break . She finished last year with a course and distance win last September. She could go well provided she goes well fresh.

19:37 7:37 Ballinrobe

My Friend The Wind

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Win

140

My Friend The Wind was pulled up on his last run at Limerick in November a race that Shotgun Jack won. However, he previously won here in August and can go well fresh so is an each way hopeful

19:15 7:15 Bath

Eye Of The Water

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

A return to turf could see that Eye Of The Water could bounce back in more favourable conditions. He has won twice over course and distance and has a decent draw.

18:30 6:30 Exeter

Just In A Bit

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Win

With the stable in form a chance is taken from the little exposed Just In A bit. He placed a distant third at Wewtherby over three miles so the slight drop in trip should help. Each way contender.

16:10 4:10 Bath

Galactic Glow

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

There are a lot of unknowns about Galactic Glow at the moment and this run will reveal more. He returns after a seven months break and wind surgery and may need this run. He is also stepped up in trip. Nevertheless, he has a good track record at this venue over a mile and looks overpriced on that basis.

14:12 2:12 Newbury

Bosh 0.00

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 15.00 used instead of 13.00 takenBOG

@15.00

Win

Bosh has been in good shape this year with two wins so far. He is returning to turf after a long stint on artificial but is a previous course and distance winner. He is expected to run well and hit the frame.

18 April 2024

15:00 3:00 Newmarket

Garrus

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Garrus could bounce back in the hands of Ryan Moore. He was not disgraced in the Sprint cup being five length behind the winner but followed it up with a poor run. Each way contender.

13:50 1:50 Newmarket

Irish Nectar

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@21.00

Lose

-50

Irish Nectar won in style at York six months ago. That was over five furlongs nd on soft ground. He looked a progressive type ho could go well if taken to the ground conditions. He is being upped in class.

13:30 1:30 Cheltenham

Les Loyautes

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

Les Loyautes was pulled up on her stable debut at Cheltenham in the Boodles Hurdle. She is now being dropped in grade and may do better now for a top stable. Each way hopeful.

17 April 2024

14:05 2:05 Cheltenham

Windtothelightning

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

The six year old mare Windtothelightening should be able to handle conditions. She seems to have recovered from a hard fall at Haydock and could go well and outrun her odds.

13:50 1:50 Newmarket

Wobwobwob

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@21.00

Lose

-50

Wobwobwob had the benefit of a run just a month ago. Won at Ayr in September. He prefers easing in the ground but can handle good conditions and is one to consider for the frame.

16 April 2024

19:30 7:30 Newcastle

Glory Call

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Glory Call was third behind Keep Me Stable over course and distance back in November That was his last race before returning here from his break. He is still well handicapped and could get involved from an in side draw.

18:00 6:00 Newcastle

Bobby Joe Leg

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

The veteran Bobby Joe Leg's record at Newcastle is too good to ignore with seven course and distance wins. He had four consecutive wins over the distance in January and February and it would be no surprise to see him get involved again.

17:30 5:30 Newcastle

Hot Team

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Hot Team looks still well handicapped and is a previous course and distance winner. He is back down in trip and is expected to get involved in a wide open affair.

16:50 4:50 Ffos Las

In Rem

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

In a wide open handicap with plenty of possibilities a chance is taken on In Rem. A previous course and distance winner he has a chance to get involved on this level and is one to consider for the frame.

16:40 4:40 Newmarket

The Bitter Moose

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

The Bitter Moose may have a chance if he can transfer his last two wins on poly track onto turf. He retains the service of Harry Davies in the saddle and is one to consider for the frame.

14:55 2:55 Newmarket

Bajan Bandit

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Bajan Bandit returns after a break of 199 days. He was second behind Catch The Paddy at Newmarket back in September. That was over seven furlongs, and he is being upped in trip. He could get involved if going fresh in this more competitive event.

14:20 2:20 Newmarket

Chaturanga

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@29.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Chaturanga who returns after a seven months absence. He was outclassed at the Goffs Million at the Curragh last year and this is a very significant drop in grade. He is being stepped up to a mile and could be a major surprise bouncing back.

14:05 2:05 Naas

Clarens

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Clarens has not won for a while and returns after a break. There is hope that a drop in trip and class will bring a revival with ground conditions that should suit.

13:50 1:50 Newmarket

Isle Of Lismore

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 17.00 used instead of 15.00 takenBOG

@17.00

Win

Robert Cowell has three entries in this race all of which are of interest. Of the three entries Isle Of Lismore looks the more reliable who has won at this level in the past. He has to overcome an awkward draw but is in the hands of Hayley Turner.

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