bobroper

Interested in most sports following trends and 'in form' contenders. Horse racing selection strategy is based on trainers to follow. Current trainers are W.P. Mullins, A.P. O'Brien, C. Appleby, P. Twomey, N. Alexander, S. Woods, I.Furtado, Miss V. Williams, S.R . Bowring, D. Shaw, D.A. McLoughlin.

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16 May 2024

17:20 5:20 York

London City

Daily Racing

50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 6.50 used instead of 5.50 takenBOG

@6.50

Win

275

Big colt impressive when winning his maiden at Dundalk. Derby entry but interesting pitched into a handicap as top weight.

16:32 4:32 Salisbury

Oxford Comma

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.00 used instead of 3.00 takenBOG

@4.00

Win

150

Very promising introduction at Newmarket last year and this looks a fairly easy maiden before going on to bigger things.

16:20 4:20 Perth

What A Johnny

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@2.10

Lose

-50

Three out of the last five Olly Murphy runners have won and this course and distance winner looks an improver who can follow up.

14:20 2:20 Perth

Lance Les Des

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@7.50

Lose

-50

A couple of winners yesterday at Perth for Nick Alexander and this one looks ready for hurdles after a promising third in a bumper at Hexham 3 weeks ago.

15 May 2024

20:30 8:30 Tipperary

Angelo Dundee

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@5.50

Lose

-50

Angela Dundee came 4th in a more competitive nh flat race at Punchestown and looks value here with a Mullins odds-on in opposition who won well latest but was in a less competitive race which was on different going.

16:15 4:15 York

Expensive Queen

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@8.50

Lose

-50

Kevin Ryan had three winners at the Dante three day meeting last year and will no doubt have his horses ready for this week. Ryan Moore has been booked for this one which won first time out on good ground last year.

15:45 3:45 York

Mayfair

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@9.00

Lose

-50

Runner-up both outings over 7f this year but has looked on both outings as if needing further. Well entered up including the Irish Oaks and the 1m 2f of the Musidora should be much more to her liking.

15:15 3:15 York

Swingalong

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@9.50

Lose

-50

York's forecast going is good, good to firm in places and that should be fine for this speed ball. Karl Burke's filly won on good ground over course and distance in July making all and this race has been her early target according to an At The Races interview.

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14 May 2024

20:00 8:00 Ayr

Prairie Falcon

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@9.00

Lose

-50

Winner at Ayr over 6f in 2022 and promising re-appearance over 7f at Newcastle this year. Looks to retain ability and should be up to winning a 7f handicap like this.

16:30 4:30 Southwell

Wolfburg

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@6.00

Lose

-50

Won maiden hurdle with little fuss at Catterick and enters handicaps on a rating of 106 which could be generous. Sandy Thomson stable in good form with 3 wins from 8 runners in the last 7 days.

15:45 3:45 Beverley

Sound Reason

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@4.00

Lose

-50

Course and distance winner for Kevin Ryan last year, now with David O'Meara and now fallen to a 2 lb lower mark to last win. The O'Meara stable in good form with 8 winners so far this month.

15:00 3:00 Southwell

Rostello

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@11.00

Lose

-50

Rostello has won twice over course and distance on good to soft and heavy. Trainer continues in good form, producing 58.75 level stake profit to a 1 stake for all horses flat and nh. 10-1 looks value this morning.

13 May 2024

18:40 6:40 Killarney

Gentleman De Mee

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@2.00

Lose

-50

Gentleman De Mee unseated latest under Paul Townend at Punchestown but is today re-united with Mark Walsh. All three chase victories in 2022 were under Mark Walsh as well as the excellent second in this year's Champion Chase. Odds against today makes the selection nap material.

18:35 6:35 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@9.00

Lose

-50

The Archie Watson stable has picked up at the weekend with 3 winners after a sparse April. This one is now back to a winnable mark on good fast ground and there has been positive money 12-1 into 8-1 this morning.

12 May 2024

16:45 4:45 Leopardstown

Ethical Diamond

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.00

Lose

-50

Won his maiden for Michael O'Meara last June at Limerick and sent to Willie Mullins. Three unsuccessful attempts over hurdles but now reverts back to the flat where could be the type to do well in staying handicaps this Summer.

16:10 4:10 Leopardstown

Fleetingly

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@3.75

Lose

-50

Aidan OBrien's 3 year-olds are hitting top form with four this week winning after unsuccessful re-appearances. This one ran well when second at Naas a couple of weeks ago and should win her maiden here before possible targets of the English or Irish Oaks.

15:35 3:35 Leopardstown

Taraj

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@9.50

Lose

-50

Money for this one this morning backed in from 14-1. Dermot Weld's 3-year-olds have been well forward this Spring with Spoken Truth and Ezeliya winning on their re-appearances beating more fancied rivals.

15:00 England National League 2023/24

Boreham Wood (Prom)

To be Promoted

50 WIN

@10.00

Lose

-50

Under-rated to be promoted for 23/24. Unlucky last season when key player goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore was missing in the playoffs. Very well managed by Luke Garrard he has shown his ability in organising his well drilled side in Cup runs. Significant signing from Dagenham in midfielder Mo Sagaf in the close season.

14:45 2:45 Killarney

Icare Desbois

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@4.50

Lose

-50

Won his maiden with a late sustained run to get up at Naas and being six-years old and only lightly raced having raced six times has plenty of scope for improvement. Enters handicap hurdles on a handy mark for his ace trainer.

11 May 2024

16:50 4:50 Naas

Old Faithful

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.25

Win

112

Aidan O'Brien's 3 year-olds improve greatly from first to second run as seen by Gallantly, Capulet and Cherry Blossom this week. Old Faithful was a promising third on re-appearance at The Curragh and the second Marty The Party has since franked the form by winning at Naas.

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16:05 4:05 Nottingham

On The River

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.00

Lose

-50

Enthusiastic runner who travels stongly and should be suited by flat, galloping track today. Likes this time of the year having won four times in April/May. Trainer Harriet Bethell in great form, 3 wins from last 7 runners.

14:25 2:25 Lingfield

Rubies Are Red

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@5.50

Lose

-50

Danielle is a bad favourite here. Not sure she beat much at Wetherby and previously beaten by Winter Snowfall who has since flopped at Newmarket. Rubies Are Red should come on from her reappearance when promising second at Leopardstown.

14:05 2:05 Ascot

Zouzanna

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@5.50

Lose

-50

A lot to like about this one. Progressive as a 3 year old, course form, goes well fresh, stable in form and Will Buick riding.

10 May 2024

19:09 7:09 Nottingham

Pink Lily

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Win

Alec Voikhansky got a fine tune out of Pink Lily in 2023 winning three times and seeing her handicap mark increase from 53 to 59. Looks each way value with this unfashionable jockey up.

18:20 6:20 Sedgefield

Mrs Tabitha

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@2.88

Lose

-50

Eighteen winners in April and May for a stable in great form. This novice looks worth following based on Ludlow win sixteen days ago. Should remain ahead of the handicapper.

16:00 4:00 Ascot

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@4.50

Win

175

Lightly raced only having raced five times and won well latest looking very much to be at the right end of the handicap. Stable in good form with 2 wins from 6 runners so far in May.

14:40 2:40 Market Rasen

Friary Rock

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@6.50

Lose

-50

Friary Rock goes well fresh and has the better ground in his favour today. Trainer Louise Morgan has her horses in form with 3 out of her last 4 horses winning.

14:05 2:05 Chester

Ephesus

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@2.25

Lose

-50

Ephesus was not given the hardest of time on his introductory third behind stable mate London City at Dundalk. This doesn't look the hardest of maidens to get off the mark.

09 May 2024

16:55 4:55 Brighton

Wedgewood

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@3.25

Lose

-50

Looking to follow up victory last Thursday. Tony Carroll having his best ever year with 40 winners up to now in 2024 and 6 winners from 24 runners so far in May.

15:40 3:40 Chester

Point Lonsdale

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@2.63

Win

Course winner who won the Huxley Stakes on the Friday of the Chester spring meeting last year. Down the field when hard tried in the Meydan classic at the end of March and this looks easier.

15:18 3:18 Brighton

Elforleather

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@2.50

Lose

-50

This one can follow up course and distance win nine days ago under 6 lb penalty. Jack Channon in fine form with 6 winners from 14 runners so far in May.

15:05 3:05 Chester

Capulet

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 6.00 on 09/05 at 07:430.10 deduction for Harpers Ferry@10.00 withdrawn at 15:11R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 5.00 x (1-0.10) = 5.50

@5.50

Win

225

Aidan O'Brien had a 3 year-old winner yesterday at Chester in Gallantly. This one should come on for his run at Chelmsford and will like the return to turf.

14:18 2:18 Brighton

Twayblade

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.00

Lose

-50

Came good last Spring and should be better for run at Yarmouth last month. Chris Dwyer has had 2 winners from 4 runners so far this month.

08 May 2024

16:45 4:45 Chester

Princess Shabnam

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@8.50

Lose

-50

Been money for this one this morning backed in from 12-1 to 8-1. Good second over 6f at Chester last year and extra furlong and Tom Marquand look positive.

15:40 3:40 Chester

Grosvenor Square

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@2.88

Lose

-50

Grosvenor Square has entries for all the big races including both Derbys and the Eclipse and is Ryan Moore's preferred choice. Reportedly has wintered well and is the one to be on in a race where the trainer has a great record, seven wins in the last ten running.

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13:45 1:40 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@6.00

Lose

-50

Improved in the Spring last year and seems to be doing the same again this year. Won nicely 23 days ago at this course and can go well today over a quarter of a mile further on only a 4 lb higher mark.

07 May 2024

20:30 8:30 Hereford

Iorens

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@3.75

Lose

-50

Fergus Gillard had a couple of winners for Dan Skelton yesterday and stands a good chance on hid only ride for the same stable today. Looked as if would have gone close latest if not for a mistake two out.

19:00 7:00 Hereford

Big Blue Moon

Daily Racing

50 WINNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.20 used instead of 4.00 takenBOG

@4.20

Win

160

Returned to form on better ground when winning at Warwick 12 days ago. Winner last year in March and this seems to be his time of year. Stable continue in good form with a couple of winners at Uttoxeter last Saturday.

16:20 4:20 Fakenham

Wake Up Early

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Ran a great third in the Norfolk National last year and is at his best when fresh in the Spring on better ground. Stable continues in good form with 6 winners from 19 runners in the last 14 days.

06 May 2024

15:35 3:35 Curragh

Vain Gloria

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.50

Lose

-50

Money this morning backed in from 15-2 to 7-2. Not overly tried as a 2 year old remaining unbeaten from two runs.

13:55 1:55 Beverley

Larchill Lass

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@2.50

Lose

-50

Karl Burke's stable continues in good form firing in plenty of winners especially at the minor meetings. This one looks primed for success after a promising second on initial outing over course and distance.

13:15 1:15 Curragh

Right And True

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@3.75

Lose

-50

Expect this one to be above average and take all the beating before going on to better things. Aidan O'Brien did well in Ireland in April and can regain winning thread.

05 May 2024

17:25 5:25 Newmarket

Sea The Thunder

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@4.00

Lose

-50

Ralph Beckett stable has had a quiet start to the season but had a couple of 3 year old winners yesterday. Horse starts the season on a nice handicap mark.

16:23 4:23 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@3.00

Win

100

Won three times at Hamilton last year. Trainer Michael Dods has had a couple of winners in May after a sparse April.

15:40 3:40 Newmarket

Ylang Ylang

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@9.50

Lose

-50

Has become too big a price at 17-2, probably due to the fall-out after failure of stable mate City of Troy. Aidan O'brien has won five out of the last ten runnings of the 1000 Guineas.

13:50 1:50 Newmarket

Winter Snowfall

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.50

Lose

-50

Notable Speech showed not running on turf as no disadvantage yesterday. Charlie Appleby's horse beat Danielle well at Chelmsford and latter has since franked the form.

04 May 2024

20:25 8:25 Hexham

Ballin Bay

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

A novice in a handicap. Won on the soft off a mark of 94 in November after a 7 month absence and runs off 99 here on similar going after a 5 month absence.

17:25 5:25 Punchestown

Waterford Whispers

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@3.25

Lose

-50

Too much use made of him in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival where he finished second. He tanked through that race looking as if at the top of his game and with a little more restraint can win this.

15:35 3:35 Newmarket

City Of Troy

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@1.73

Lose

-50

No reason to change minds over who is going to win the first classic. On 2 year old form he is the one to beat and the vibe out of Ballydoyle is that he has wintered well.

03 May 2024

19:05 7:05 Punchestown

Lark In The Mornin

Daily Racing

50 WINNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@3.75

Void

Only lightly raced having raced six times culminating with an impressive win of the very competitive Boodles hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Joseph O'Brien had two wins earlier this week at Punchestown and stable is in good form.

18:20 6:20 Cheltenham

Quintins Man

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.50

Lose

-50

Won at this meeting last year and ran well to win on re-appearance this season at Wincanton before disappointing at the Cheltenham Festival. He is only a 7 year old and hopefully there is more progression than some of his older rivals.

15:00 3:00 Newmarket

English Oak

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@5.00

Lose

-50

Tried at a mile but speedy being by Wootton Bassett and this distance of 7f could be ideal enabling him to get the run of the race. Trainer Ed Walker had a couple of winners at the Newmarket Tuesday meeting in April and stable continues in good form.

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