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Roscommon 8.20
20 Aug 2024
Roscommon 8.20 - Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 16 run - Yielding to Soft Some recent rain has softened the ground and with some more forecast until mid morning I think that the Going will b...
Read More →Galway - Monday 29th July
29 Jul 2024
GALWAY 7.10 Handicap - 2 miles 1 furlong - 20 run - Soft (on Flat Course) - a few showers There are so many myths about plots and plans at this Meeting that you can get sidetracked by both lookin...
Read More →Thursday 23rd May
23 May 2024
Limerick 8.00 Handicap Chase - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Good I think KILMURRY JJ is the one they all have to beat here and anything around 4/1 is good value for either a win bet or c...
Read More →Tuesday 21st May
21 May 2024
Punchestown 4.28 - Handicap Hurdle 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Good I don't think there is a great deal of depth to this race and the top end of the market doesn't look particularly str...
Read More →Naas Monday 29th April
29 Apr 2024
NAAS 7.50 + 8.20 - Handicap 1 mile - 20 run (both) Yielding - heavy rain 7.50 SO MESSI and ADHUIL Look very strong near the top of the market at backsable each way prices, with 20 runners an...
Read More →Sunday 14th April
14 Apr 2024
MICHAEL - Down Royal 2.30 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Yielding (drying) Jacenry upped 7lbs after a Course and Distance win last time is the one they all have to beat, a...
Read More →Cork 5.08
21 Mar 2024
MICHAEL - Cork 5.08 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 15 run - Soft > Heavy This race doesn't look that deep in terms of form with a fair number unproven at the trip or simply with no wo...
Read More →Curragh 4.40
18 Mar 2024
MICHAEL - Consolation race 4.40 - 1 mile - 23 run - Heavy A similar type of assesment and staking plan. The Speculator fancy is SUPERIOR FORCE, an ex Boughey horse in this instance now train...
Read More →Leopardstown 4.00
04 Mar 2024
MICHAEL - Leopardstown 4.00 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 13 run - Soft>Heavy A number here are unexposed and on handicap debut or early days in handicap company and I have picked out Just Three...
Read More →Punchestown 4.25
21 Feb 2024
MICHAEL - Punchestown 4.25 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Heavy At the top of the market SILENT FLIGHT was a going away winner last time on second run back off a break of 435 day...
Read More →Punchestown 4.10
18 Feb 2024
MICHAEL - Punchestown 4.10 Novice Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 run - Heavy At the top of the market are the in form Buachaillbocht; Noble Talent, Jeriko De Baune and Rusheen. A...
Read More →Thurles 4.15
13 Feb 2024
MICHAEL - Thurles 4.15 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 6 furlongs - 18 run - Heavy I don't think this race is particularly deep and with reserves has enhanced places on offer. Toor Moon has an obv...
Read More →Navan 3.15
11 Feb 2024
MICHAEL - Navan 3.15 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 6 furlongs - 15 run - Heavy Benkei is a veteran now but is in the Tracker and once again they book a decent jockey but that's about the most positiv...
Read More →Dundalk 7.30
09 Feb 2024
Dundalk 7.30 Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 14 run - Standard The market leader Dreams Fled Away has to lumber a 7 lbs penalty and Areana looks nothing more than solid at about 5/1 and I thi...
Read More →Punchestown 3.40
29 Jan 2024
Punchestown 3.40 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 17 run - soft It's going to be attraitional here and I really think the market has got it wrong on the early shows. The obvious one is...
Read More →Down Royal 3.30
23 Jan 2024
MICHAEL - Down Royal 3.30 Handicap Chase - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Yielding to Soft This is a really galloping Track and one of my favourites in the whole of Ireland. St Denis's W...
Read More →Navan 2.30
20 Jan 2024
Navan 2.30 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs 19 run This will be attritional on this lovely Right Handed galloping track. All For Rachel, Golden Nugget, Chosen Diamond and Mighty Jeremy a...
Read More →Dundalk 5.00
19 Jan 2024
Dundalk 5.00 Handicap - 2 miles - 14 run - Standard Spinning Web is up 8lbs and 4 furlongs so is one I'm keen to oppose at the price, Folly Beach is a solid yardstick but also penalised (4 lbs) H...
Read More →Punchestown 3.25
15 Jan 2024
Punchestown 3.25 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 13 run - SoftIn framing this race I've taken into account that they will race on a hybrid Course using the Inner Hurdle Course for the first cir...
Read More →Fairyhouse 1.15
01 Jan 2024
Fairyhouse 1.15 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 17 run - Heavy - Right Handed square shape, climb away from stands / downhill back and uphill finish) Not too many really catch th...
Read More →Punchestown 2.45
31 Dec 2023
MICHAEL - Punchestown 2.45 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Heavy - 12 declared A fair number of these return after significant breaks and others are unproven at the trip or clearly prefer ...
Read More →Limerick 1.30
28 Dec 2023
Limerick 1.30 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 18 run - Heavy At the head of the market I fancy NATIVE GOLD who was impressive on recent return to take care of Cosmo Renfro...
Read More →Down Royal 1.58
26 Dec 2023
MICHAEL - Down Royal 1.58 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 13 run - Yielding to Soft We have 3 in the Tracker here and I think that a couple of them are unlikely to figure with Glenmalure ...
Read More →Navan 1.45
17 Dec 2023
MICHAEL - Navan 1.45 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 16 run - Soft > Heavy The one to best here is READ TO RETURN, it's a decent if limited price and a win saver at your discretion.&nbs...
Read More →Dundalk 6.30
08 Dec 2023
MICHAEL - Dundalk 6.30 Apprentice Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 14 run - Standard A lopsided market and worth noting the first 2 reserves Berlina and Say It So would be very serious contenders "...
Read More →Clonmel 2.22
07 Dec 2023
MICHAEL - Clonmel 2.22 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Heavy (rain until mid morning) - 16 run (3 reserves) With 16 declared and 3 reserves there will be some enhanced places to attack and...
Read More →Dundalk 6.45
06 Dec 2023
MICHAEL - Dundalk 6.45 Handicap - 1 mile 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Standard The more I looked at this race the more I felt a lot of possible market value at the big priced end in what is a ti...
Read More →Tramore 3.00
28 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Tramore 3.00 Handicap Chase - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Soft / Heavy At the top of the market is the in form Intersky Sunset who has won a P2P and a Hurdle race off a long a...
Read More →Cork 1.45
26 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Cork 1.45 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 run - Soft A tight and competitive race; with Positive thinker who is in excellent form, Tomjackwilliam, who was impressive on seas...
Read More →Thurles 2.30
23 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Thurles 2.30 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Yielding to Soft Important to note that 2nd reserve Hunting brook is early market leader and IF not getting a run th...
Read More →Limerick 2.45
21 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Limerick 2.45 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 14 run - Heavy I'm happy to take on Shotgun Jack, very impressive win last time and upped a stone who could be anything but this q...
Read More →Sunday 19th November Cheltenham 2.20
19 Nov 2023
ROBIN / MICHAEL - Cheltenham 2.20 A 3 miles and 3 furlongs Handicap chase on an Old Course that will have seen a lot of action and likely adding to stamina requirements as a result. ROBIN co...
Read More →Cheltenham 18th November
18 Nov 2023
Cheltenham 1.10 Amateur Jockey Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 furlong - 20 run - Soft An excellent and informative weather update at 7.30am confirmed 5mm of rain, changed to Soft Going and may be a b...
Read More →Cheltenham 1.10
17 Nov 2023
MICHAEL G / The SPECULATOR-: We have to start with 2 very confident Irish selections here from Michael, as we do with the Festival in March it's very important to use the Irish expertise that we ...
Read More →Punchestown 3.45
16 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Punchestown 3.45 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 20 run - Heavy (rain due) We are more than likely looking for places and enhanced places here as Elliotts HUNTING BROOK looks ver...
Read More →Down Royal 3.28
11 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Down Royal 3.28 - Handicap Chase - 14 run - Soft At the top of the market is Clare Court, on a 5 timer, upped 22lbs and upped in trip and as a betting medium not of interest to me today...
Read More →Fairyhouse 3.58
07 Nov 2023
MICHAEL - Fairyhouse 3.58 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 16 run - Soft / Hvy There are three pretty strong ones at the top of the market so I will suggest to those that like a little cover bet...
Read More →Thurles 4.35
19 Oct 2023
MICHAEL - Thurles 4.35 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Yielding / Soft 15 run A fair few in here to consider including Walk Out who heads the market but about whom I have trip and ...
Read More →Naas 5.10
15 Oct 2023
Michael - Naas 5.10 Handicap - 2 miles - 17 run - Soft > Heavy This is a tough 2 miles on a galloping track and should suit those with proven stamina and evidence of being able to handle condi...
Read More →Thurles 4.50
05 Oct 2023
MICHAEL - Thurles 4.50 - Handicap - 2 miles - 14 run - Soft At the top end of the market, Nostra Casa has to fully prove it can handle a 10lbs penalty for a Spring win in heavy conditions and a t...
Read More →Gowran Park 5.00
29 Sep 2023
MICHAEL - Gowran Park 5.00 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Heavy This will take some getting on this undulating Course with a stiff climb to the finish that they enco...
Read More →Sligo 5.40
27 Sep 2023
MICHAEL - Sligo 5.40 Handicap Chase - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 12 run - Yielding / Soft - heavy rain When the going gets soft here it is really deep and not many get through it with conviction so we'...
Read More →Listowel 4.25
20 Sep 2023
MICHAEL - Listowel 4.25 Kerry National - 3 miles - 18 run (3 reserves) - Yielding (rain) As Sean has mentioned this race and others today are stacked with new Handicap horses over hurdles and fen...
Read More →Listowel 3.10
17 Sep 2023
MICHAEL - Listowel 3.10 Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 18 run - Good (rain about 3mm forecast) The Going here is important as a number of good ground types would not want too much r...
Read More →Ballinrobe 5.55
15 Sep 2023
Michael - Ballinrobe 5.55 Handicap Chase - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 15 Run - Yielding to Soft - rain My Friend The Wind will be very tough to beat on Hurdles form but over these Fences and pulled up ...
Read More →Kilbeggan 5.47
08 Sep 2023
MICHAEL - Kilbeggan 5.47 Handicap Hurdle - Division 2 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Good - 16 run At the top end of the market I'm really keen on FRAZEL EXPRESS who has placed form at the trip o...
Read More →Navan 5.10
31 Aug 2023
MICHAEL - Navan 5.10 Handicap Division 2 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 19 run - Yielding (heavy rain) Having had a toss of a coin with Sean to pick which race we'd attack, I do think this race has a...
Read More →Naas 4.25
27 Aug 2023
Michael - Naas 4.25 - Apprentice Handicap - 1 mile 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Good (rain) At the top of the market Arch Enemy has an obvious chance but I've enough concerns about the trip...
Read More →York 4.10
26 Aug 2023
MICHAEL - York 4.10 Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - 20 run - Good to Firm / Good - rain about There are three Sprinting legends in this race and it's hard to look past Summerghand and Aberhama ...
Read More →Haydock 2.25
12 Aug 2023
Michael - Haydock 2.25 - Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile - 15 run - Going Good (some possibly heavy showers around lunchtime) At the top end of the market are some in form and unexposed types, Isle o...
Read More →Sligo 7.35
10 Aug 2023
MICHAEL G - Sligo 7.35 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good This race should be and most likely will be dominated by The Four Sixes and True Destiny. The former though has...
Read More →Roscommon 6.30
08 Aug 2023
MICHAEL - Roscommon 7.30 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Heavy > Soft I thought this was the most competitive of the 3 big field handicaps and a considerable number ha...
Read More →Galway 2.20
06 Aug 2023
MICHAEL - Galway 2.20 - Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - Soft > Heavy A fair few of these have already had runs this week and indeed the favourite at the time of writing We'llhavewo...
Read More →Goodwood 3.35
05 Aug 2023
MICHAEL - Stewards Cup - Goodwood 3.35 - 6 furlongs 28 run - Soft (probably Heavy) The irrefutable fact here is that in these conditions HIGH numbers usually dominate. The camber of the Track mea...
Read More →Goodwood 5.20
02 Aug 2023
MICHAEL - Goodwood 5.20 Handicap - Class 3 - 7 furlongs - 17 run - Soft The fact that this is a 7 furlongs Course with a right hand bend with an uphill climb out of the Stalls needs to be underst...
Read More →Yarmouth 3.35
01 Aug 2023
Yarmouth 3.35 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft Yarmouth 3.35 Handicap Class 5 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft Sharp Distinction is a worthy favourit...
Read More →Sandown 4.20
27 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Sandown 4.20 Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 12 Run - Good (patches of G/S and showers about) I'm most sweet on TUXEDO JUNCTION who is consistent and deserves to win one, the f...
Read More →Ballinrobe 7.40
24 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Ballinrobe 7.40 - Handicap - 1 mile 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft (3 reserves) - 14 run At the top end of the market NO Hassle gets a 7lbs penalty for a win here last time and rain since wi...
Read More →Newmarket 3.40
22 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Newmarket 3.40 Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile - 13 run - Good (rain about) I have concerns with any substantial rain for Dutch Decoy at the top of the market with Havana Blue who is on a 3...
Read More →Killarney 4.50
21 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Killarney 4.50 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 15 run - Going Good I think Gondor may be better at shorter distances and Early Arrival is better over hurdles so far, I've also s...
Read More →Ayr 4.20
17 Jul 2023
MICHAEL G - Ayr 4.20 Handicap - Class 6 - 14 run - Soft I can't get over excited about the top of the market in the likely soft conditions. I think there is real value to be had elsewhere. I...
Read More →Newmarket 4.00
15 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Newmarket 4.00 Bunbury Cup - Class 2 - 7 furlongs - 18 run - Good to Soft - Rain I think that on the visual evidence yesterday and on past evidence from researching meetings on summer S...
Read More →Carlisle 2.50
13 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Carlisle 2.50 - Handicap - Class 6 - 13 Run - Good to Soft A few caught my eye in a very competitive field where you could make a case for all of them Stella Blue is an unexposed 3...
Read More →Ayr 5.25
09 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Ayr 5.25 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good to Soft(a dry day is forecast) Rory The Cat is the one they all have to beat but it has a 4lbs penalty and this i...
Read More →Bellewstown 7.40
06 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Bellewstown 7.40 Handicap - 1 mile 6 +1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Going Good It's not a particularly deep race but very competitive in the top half of the market. At the top end of the...
Read More →Roscommon 7.20
04 Jul 2023
MICHAEL - Roscommon 7.20 - Handicap -1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Yielding - Showers. A number in this race look poorly handicapped or as if they will definitely need the run. In those ca...
Read More →Ascot 5.00
23 Jun 2023
MICHAEL G - Ascot 5.00-: There are 30 runners in here and a lot with chances. Hard to leave out Coppice but the price is very short in the context of the race, Clounmacon is a dark horse fro...
Read More →Fairyhouse 8.15
09 Jun 2023
MICHAEL - Fairyhouse 8.15 an 12 furlong Handicap where Miss Upbeat would have an e/w shout, Out On Friday is a long term tracker at bigger odds but the one with most e/w confidence for a 50% stak...
Read More →Redcar 5.05
22 May 2023
MICHAEL - Redcar 5.05 - Handicap - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 15 run - Good - 3 year olds I fancy a crack at this race and a few really jumped off the page. This is a tough 7 furlongs so I'm loo...
Read More →Thirsk 4.17
20 May 2023
Michael - Thirsk 4.17 - Handicap - Class 3 - 7 furlongs - 16 run - Good A very competitive race and numerous ones with solid chances. At the top of the market both The Cookstown Cafu who is ...
Read More →Ffos Llas 4.45
09 May 2023
MICHAEL - FFOS LLAS 4.45 Novice Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 11 run - Soft We have 4 in the Tracker here all at the start of their careers. Champs Hill is upped in trip and best watched, Star Flye...
Read More →Downpatrick 8.00
05 May 2023
MICHAEL - Downpatrick 8.00 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Yielding - Rain Another race with a pretty obvious Reverse Forecast opportunity with Walking The Walk a...
Read More →Punchestown 3.10
29 Apr 2023
MICHAEL - Punchestown 3.10 Handicap Chase - 3 miles 7 furlongs - 16 run - Yielding I've been up and down, left and right, absolutely right back over every run of each horse in this race and can o...
Read More →Beverley 4.35
27 Apr 2023
MICHAEL - Beverley 4.35 - Handicap Class 5 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft With our Northern expert most keen on BEARWITH and CONTRAST here at the top of the market but not 100% of th...
Read More →Punchestown 3.40
26 Apr 2023
MICHAEL G - Punchestown 3.40 Handicap Hurdle Final - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 25 run - Yielding to Soft (dry day) I don't think there is too much depth to this race and hopefully I'm proven right as ...
Read More →Aintree 2.20
14 Apr 2023
MICHAEL - Aintree 2.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 1 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 22 run - Good to Soft (see notes above re Going) I could make a long list of horses who may be inconvenienced by the weat...
Read More →Fairyhouse 3.15
10 Apr 2023
MICHAEL - Fairyhouse 3.15 Handicap Hurdle -2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Soft A lot are in contention here and 4 are in the Tracker, I can't raise too much enthusiasm for Haxo,...
Read More →Cork 4.40
09 Apr 2023
MICHAEL - Cork 4.40 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - Yielding to Soft (significant rain probable) Fortunefavoursbold is in the Tracker and makes Handicap debut. It's a long term T...
Read More →Bellewstown 4.15
06 Apr 2023
Michael - Bellewstown 4.15 - 1 mile 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Heavy Theonewedreamof is the one they all have to beat here and if you want a win saver, bet accordingly. The conditions tho...
Read More →Downpatrick 4.00
02 Apr 2023
MICHAEL - Downpatrick 4.00 Ulster National - 3 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs Handicap Chase - Soft This is a really quirky track, very narrow in places and very much like a big dipper,especially the d...
Read More →Wexford 6.40
31 Mar 2023
Michael - Wexford 6.40 Handicap Chase - Division 1 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Heavy This looks by far the easier of the 2 Divisions to fathom on paper, FOX LE BEL is the one they wil...
Read More →Naas 4.52
30 Mar 2023
Michael - Naas 4.52 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 24 run - Soft A few Trackers in this of which the veteran Wee Small Hours would have a sporting chance as always , Diamond gro...
Read More →Navan 3.25
29 Mar 2023
MICHAEL - Navan 3.25 - Handicap - 1 mile 5 furlongs - 15 run - Soft > Heavy They do just over a complete Circuit of this left hand track with Soft to Heavy ground and plenty of rain about, it'...
Read More →Cork 3.50
23 Mar 2023
MICHAEL - Cork 3.50 - 3 miles - 13 run - Soft / Heavy - Rain This track usually rides better than you'd think and rarely gets very deep but its sure to be as testing as it can be here today. ...
Read More →Clonmel 3.40
21 Mar 2023
MICHAEL - Clonmel 3.40 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles - 16 run (1 reserve) Heavy It's going to ride Heavy here and unless something shows significant improvement I think that you can narrow the fiel...
Read More →Cheltenham 2.50 + 5.30
17 Mar 2023
Cheltenham 2.50 Albert Bartlett - Novice Hurdle - 3 miles - 20 run(The Advisor for UK / Michael for Ireland) Plenty of enhanced places although this is NOT a handicap so mainstream media wil...
Read More →Cheltenham Thursday 16th March
16 Mar 2023
Cheltenham 2.10 - Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Final - 3 miles - 23 run - Soft(Speculator UK / Michael - Ireland) Speculator -: Walking On Air is the most obvious to me here as I can't make my m...
Read More →Cheltenham 2.50
15 Mar 2023
2.50 Coral Cup Class 1 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Soft (hopefully some showers that are forecast come to at least freshen up the dead ground)(Tipsters - The Advisor - UK + Mich...
Read More →Cheltenham 4.50
14 Mar 2023
MICHAEL G / The Advisor - Cheltenham 4.50 Fred Winter / Boodles Handicap Hurdle - Class 1 - 2 miles and 1/2 furlong Whereas the Ultima looks stacked in favour of the British horses, surely this o...
Read More →Naas 4.52
12 Mar 2023
MICHAEL G - Naas 4.52 - Leinster National Handicap Chase - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - 14 run - Soft A field of 14 and I was left with 2 main selections and a longshot after deliberation...
Read More →Gowran Park 3.10
11 Mar 2023
Michael - Gowran Park 3.10 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 20 run - Soft Michael is having some weather related issues so we'll put tips above and once i get analysis it'll be on the ...
Read More →Thurles 4.50
09 Mar 2023
Ballyadam Destiny - each wayWrite up to follow at 10.00am IF Meeting in ON
Read More →Sunday 5th March
05 Mar 2023
MICHAEL - Leopardstown 3.45 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Yielding - 15 run A competitive field and the top few look solid if unspectacular. Gaoth Chuil who has a win at Tramore ...
Read More →Navan 3.10
04 Mar 2023
MICHAEL - Navan 3.10 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Good to Yielding (5 mm of rain) -26 run / 3 reserves A massive field and after getting off the mark inmy short term Irish stint with ...
Read More →Clonmel 2.40
02 Mar 2023
Michael - Clonmel 2.40 Handicap Chase - 2 mles 7 furlongs - 14 run - Soft There are plenty in here with chances but they are mostly an inconsistent lot. Full Noise returns off a 301 day...
Read More →Naas Sunday 26th February
26 Feb 2023
Michael - Naas 4.40 Handicap Hurdle - 1 mile 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 19 run - Yielding This may be a final opportunity for some to get a mark that will get them in to the Boodles Hurdle at Cheltenha...
Read More →Wetherby 11.45
25 Nov 2020
Wetherby 11.45 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 13 run - Going Good A competitive heat and a few at the top of the market who could be termed "progressive" and ...
Read More →Chepstow 2.15
20 Nov 2020
Chepstow 2.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 1/4 furlongs - Heavy - 9 run CYCLOP was a brave and bold winner over fences here last time and a small horse who pinged the fences, decent Hu...
Read More →Warwick 2.40
18 Nov 2020
Warwick 2.40 - Conditional Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 furlongs. - Good to Soft > Soft A Conditional Handicap Hurdle and I feel that the favourites are far from bomb proof. Kozi...
Read More →Sedgefield 3.07
12 Nov 2020
MICHAEL - Sedgefield 3.07 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft A moderate race where I think there may be a specific bit of each way value. Sigurd and Lord Br...
Read More →Bangor 1.55
11 Nov 2020
MICHAEL - Bangor On Dee - 1.55 - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles - 13 run Soft A race where any one of the 13 runners could pop up and some really nice exposed and unexposed talent on show.&nb...
Read More →Chepstow 2.05
09 Nov 2020
Chepstow 2.05 Handicap Chase - Class 4 (Conditional Jockeys) - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Heavy I'm not convinced that either of the pair at the top of the market will really fancy this slog too mu...
Read More →Wincanton 1.50
07 Nov 2020
Wincanton 1.50 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 14 run - Going GoodA race named after one of the main patrons of the Paul Nicholls Empire (Richard Barber) and one the greatest ...
Read More →Market Rasen 3.50
05 Nov 2020
Market Rasen 3.50 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 run Class 5. I was kicking myself a bit for not putting up Armattiekan yesterday from the McCain yard as it was in my notes...
Read More →Wetherby 3.55
31 Oct 2020
Wetherby 3.55 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft (rain) - 19 declaredA competitive and tricky handicap and a raft of possibly progressive, well regarded horses on s...
Read More →Ayr 3.25
26 Oct 2020
Ayr 3.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 70 yards - 12 run - Soft This race appears to lack real depth and a decent look at all 12 runners indicates that to the full. The top 4 in the ma...
Read More →Musselburgh - Monday 12th October
12 Oct 2020
suggested small singles each way + a small e/w doubleMUSSELBURGH 1.30 11 Kupa River @ 16/1MUSSELBURGH 4.20 7 Aegeus @ 9/1 (almost all Bookies enhance to 4th place so use if you can...
Read More →York 3.10
10 Oct 2020
York 3.10 - Handicap - 6 Furlongs - Class 2 - Soft - 22 runOn the basis of races yesterday it would seem middle to high is marginally preferred although a lot will depend on where the early pace is an...
Read More →Ayr - Thursday 8th October
08 Oct 2020
MICHAEL - AYR 1.40 Is a low Grade Class 6 mile race but in the prevailing conditions a couple at nice each way Odds look well worth a small investment when you look deeper in to their form. ...
Read More →Pontefract 2.00
05 Oct 2020
PONTEFRACT 2.00 - Class 5 - Handicap - 6 Furlongs (17 run) - Soft The draw bias here is usually heavily in favour of those drawn Low, but on Soft and Heavy it can suit something coming wide on po...
Read More →Hexham 4.05
02 Oct 2020
Hexham 4.05 Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 14 run - 3 miles. I think it's worth taking on Speak of The Devil and Peters Portrait here and like The Advisor, I think a horse from Sam England rid...
Read More →Warwick 1.45
01 Oct 2020
Warwick 1.45 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Going - Good (likely to be softer than that) A very competitive early season Handicap Hurdle where it's hard to rule too many out. ...
Read More →Hamilton 2.30
28 Sep 2020
Hamilton 2.30 - Class 5 - Handicap - 1 mile 68 yards - 13 run - Going Good (Showers) A competitive Class 5 handicap and a couple caught my eye as some e/w value aiming for a net profit form the R...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.50
27 Sep 2020
Musselburgh 3.25 - 5 Furlongs Class 3 - 13 Run - Good We saw here last time with a Tricast how important a HIgh Draw can be and provided you can find something with ability and well handicapped i...
Read More →Ayr 2.30
19 Sep 2020
Ayr 2.30 - Silver Cup - 6 Furlongs - Going Good to Soft - 24 run (1 n/r) The visual evidence of The Bronze Cup yesterday indicated that Middle to High is the place to be. There was some genuine p...
Read More →Ayr 5.35
17 Sep 2020
Ayr 5.35 - Class 5 - 1 mile 5 furlongs Handicap - 15 run - Good to Soft - Soft in places A very difficult puzzle with some of the local Yards with a couple of runners to complicate matters. ...
Read More →Kelso 5.10
16 Sep 2020
NEWTOWN BOY in the 5.10 at Kelso, the step up in trip looks logical for this ex Alan King hurdler now with Keith Dalgleish, the horse has won and placed at slightly shorter, needed its seasonal debut ...
Read More →Thirsk 1.30
14 Sep 2020
THIRSK 1.30 - 7 furlongs - Class 5 - Handicap - 14run TWIN APPEAL won this race last year and holds good chances again, but in 3rd place that day and a few pounds better off here and running off ...
Read More →Chepstow - Thursday 10th September
10 Sep 2020
Chepstow...Going - Good to Soft... Two Divisions of a 6 furlong Sprint at 2.50 and 3.25 could provide some nice each way profit. 2.50 A few who might want much firmer Going to start with are...
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16 Aug 2020
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Read More →Kempton - Monday 13th July
13 Jul 2020
KEMPTON 7.45 - 2 Miles Class 5. A host of CD winners in here proven at the trip, some of whom may still need a run to attain full fitness (Next Trains Gone / Rydan / Atomic Jack and Age of Wisdom...
Read More →Daily Tips AW + Michael
07 Mar 2020
AW - Wolverhanpton 2.45 Class 2 Wulfruna Stakes - 7 Furlongs - Tapeta We will see if we can take on the favourite here who is a very short price and 2 horses that look worth a closer look from bi...
Read More →Exeter 3.00
03 Mar 2020
Exeter 3.00 Handicap Chase 3 miles and 54 yards - Class 5 soft / heavy. Good to see racing back at Exeter after a few abandonments and this race features a lot of horses we have picked and analys...
Read More →Newbury 4.20
28 Feb 2020
Newbury 4.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 52 yards 13 run A competitive race with lots to like and not too many can be easily discarded. Lets start with the obvious one an...
Read More →Wincanton 4.50
26 Feb 2020
Wincanton 4.50 Handicap Hurdle 2 m 5 1/2 furlongs - Class 4 Lily The Pink will be a big danger at the top of the market but unproven over this trip and by the time of this race the Going could be...
Read More →Kempton 12.40
22 Feb 2020
Kempton 12.40 LACKBARROW LAD - 1 point each way. Drops down slightly in Class after an excellent run here last time in the big Handicap Hurdle. Looks sure to come on for that run which came after a br...
Read More →Exeter 4.20
21 Feb 2020
Devon National 4.20 Class 3 - 3 miles 6 1/2 Furlongs - Heavy (14 run) This is going to be an absolute slog and be no surprise to see 3-4 finish and the rest strung out or pulled up and saved for ...
Read More →Haydock 3.50
15 Feb 2020
Haydock 3.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 12 runThis is likely to be a real slog too and we have to assume a few declared at Exeter tomorrow will come here as almost certain Exeter tomorrow w...
Read More →Friday 14th February
14 Feb 2020
Fakenham 1.40 Class 5 - Selling Handicap Hurdle - 2 milesA moderate field but I particularly like the look of a couple of hardy veterans from the Bernard Llewellyn yard.I don't think that Ted Back or ...
Read More →Carlisle 2.20
03 Feb 2020
Carlisle 2.20 2 GATACRE STREET - 1 point each way @ 15/2 A couple of enhanced places yesterday from a tip and a tracker delivered a nice each way profit with both horses at decent double fig...
Read More →Musselburgh 3.15
01 Feb 2020
Musselburgh 3.15 Handicap Chase (Edinburgh National) 4 miles 1 Furlong - Class 2 - Soft This is a very tight and flat right handed track and possibly the easiest 4 miles anywhere in the UK and we...
Read More →Cheltenham 1.15
25 Jan 2020
Cheltenham 1.15 Novice Handicap Chase Class 2 - 2 miles 4 1/2 Furlongs (New Course) 12 runA competitive field but the lack of experience at anywhere quite like Cheltenham is a telling factor for many ...
Read More →Haydock 3.45
18 Jan 2020
Haydock 3.45 2 miles and 1/2 furlong Handicap Chase Class 5 - more moderate types in here and I toyed with this race and the opener at Taunton but that looks a much poorer race despite more runners. M...
Read More →Chepstow 1.10
17 Jan 2020
Chepstow 1.10 Handicap Chase Class 4 - 3 miles (11 run) Heavy Looks guaranteed to be a slog in the mud and a pair who look big dangers are Alminar and Hugos Reflection. Alminar was 3rd in this ra...
Read More →Ludlow 2.55 (and MR 3.50 Tracker)
16 Jan 2020
Michael Gould - Ludlow 2.55 - 3 miles Handicap Hurdle Class 3 (13 run) soft A cracking race and the pair at the head of the market, Winter Getaway trained by Philip Hobbs and Subway Surf trained ...
Read More →Friday 3rd January
03 Jan 2020
MICHAEL - Musselburgh 12.50 A Novice Handicap Chase over 2 1/2 miles and although a shorter price than we would normally like I can't see past EAGLE RIDGE as the likely winner here after a promis...
Read More →Cheltenham 2.00
01 Jan 2020
Cheltenham 2.00 Handicap Chase 2 miles 4 1/2 furlongs 12 run Oldorangewood (a favourite of ours) and Kalashnikov reoppose after a recent close race at Newbury and the market clearly favours ...
Read More →Uttoxeter 12.45
31 Dec 2019
Uttoxeter 12.45 - Maiden Hurdle Class 4 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs (11 run) A Maiden Hurdle over an extended trip where Accordingtogino is very short Odds and has become something of a Chepstow ...
Read More →Newbury 3.35 + Tracker
28 Dec 2019
Newbury 3.35 KAPGARRY - ran well in a hot race at Ascot last time weakening late on over 3 miles having run well over 2 and a 1/2 miles before that. The intermediate trip of 2 miles 6 furlongs lo...
Read More →Boxing Day - Kempton Trackers
26 Dec 2019
MICHAEL - Kempton 3.40 Handicap Hurdle Class 3 2 miles 5 furlongs (16 run) Soft The last race on the Card so the Going likely to be cut up and therefore a real test of stamina. There are som...
Read More →Warwick - Thursday 12th December
12 Dec 2019
MICHAEL - Warwick A lot of rain about yesterday and after a cold night more due today so I expect the Going to be a fair bit softer than advertised. Both selected races lend themselves to finding...
Read More →Exeter 3.05
06 Dec 2019
Exeter 3.05 Exeter Handicap Chase Class 3 over 3 Miles 7 furlongs. 12 run. With some heavy overnight rain this is sure to be a slog in the mud, so lets just hope that "low sun" doesn't spoil the ...
Read More →Newbury 3.35
29 Nov 2019
Newbury 3.35 - Handicap Hurdle 3 miles 52 yards 18 run Class 2A competitive race with lots to consider. My initial list was half of the 18 runner field!!..so lets whittle them down, Vive Le Roi w...
Read More →Hexham - Wednesday 20th November
20 Nov 2019
Hexham 3.30 Class 5 over 2 miles and 4 furlongs The recent run of Dark and Dangerous showed some promise but not totally convinced about the Going here. Wherewouldyougetit is one to track as it's...
Read More →Sunday Tips - FREE ACCESS due to internet access issues - Sunday 17th November
17 Nov 2019
Sorry major internet access issues today.Tips are Tips - Cheltenham 12.45 Colditz Castle - each way (Michael) Tips - Punchestown 12.05 Neverushacon - each way (Sean)
Read More →Newcastle - Friday 15th November
15 Nov 2019
MICHAEL - Newcastle 12.00 Handicap Hurdle Class 5 - 2 miles 7 1/2 Furlongs - soft 12 run Mr Love is the obvious one, a winner without a penalty from a top yard but "Evens" and the win at Hun...
Read More →Exeter 2.00
13 Nov 2019
MICHAEL - Exeter 2.00 Class 4 Handicap Chase 3 miles and 54 yards Class 4 For various reasons I'm not totally convinced by the head of the market in this race if the Going is anything softer than...
Read More →Hexham 2.45
08 Nov 2019
Hexham 2.45 - 2 miles 7 furlongs and a bit Class 5 on Heavy Going NO TRUMPS will be the one to beat and a win saver would not be remiss of the remainder DONTDELAY is 2 form 2 over ...
Read More →Market Rasen 3.50
07 Nov 2019
Market Rasen 3.50 - Handicap Hurdle, Class 4, 2 miles 4 1/2 furlongs (12 run) soft Trainer Jack Barber is one we flagged up 18 months or so ago and clearly making a name for himself. He trains th...
Read More →Exeter 3.10
05 Nov 2019
3.10 Handicap Chase Class 3 - 3 miles and 54 yards (13 run) It's a very hard race to find anything to fancy in a concrete fashion, yet hard not to rule anything out and not a lot of value in the ...
Read More →Saturday 2nd November
02 Nov 2019
Wetherby 12.50 3 miles and 45 yards Handicap Chase - soft Class 4 11 declaredWith 3 on my shortlist and one Global Dream a non runner an easy headache solver.I will have a point each way on NEWTO...
Read More →Wetherby 1.20
01 Nov 2019
Wetherby 1.20 Novice Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 5 and 1/2 Furlongs The likely favourite is North Star Oscar and together with a rare NH runner for The Queen (No Trumps) will provide stern oppos...
Read More →Stratford 3.25
31 Oct 2019
Stratford 3.25 a Handicap Chase over 2 miles 3 1/2 Furlongs and 13 declared Fitness is key here with a number on seasonal debut and very few of them have convincing evidence of running well fresh...
Read More →Newbury 4.00
25 Oct 2019
Newbury 4.00 - Class 4 7 Furlongs - 17 run (Heavy) All my instincts here tell me a high stand draw is a positive BUT more recently, and especially in this race last year on soft, a low draw was a...
Read More →Southwell 3.20
24 Oct 2019
Southwell 3.20 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles (13 declared) A moderate bunch but the potential of FAWSLEY SPIRIT shone through a few times last season and I have been waiting for them to try...
Read More →Ascot 4.40
19 Oct 2019
Ascot 4.40 Balmoral Handicap - 1 mile 20 runMichael has adopted a very similar approach narrowing down to 5 horses and comments-:LORD NORTH will be all the rage after his last win, I will have a win s...
Read More →Uttoxeter 3.50
18 Oct 2019
Uttoxeter 3.50 Not many of these have had a recent run and as such you can't discount the progressive fit pair of Tea Time Fred and Final Choice but as was remarked yesterday this is the time whe...
Read More →Wincanton 4.25
17 Oct 2019
Wincanton 4.25 a Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles and 5 furlongs plus 82 yards. A decent field and lots with chances but i think any rain may just be against a few of these such as Polished Rock...
Read More →York 3.50
12 Oct 2019
York 3.50 Sprint Trophy - Class 2 6 furlongs (22 declared)It is going to get very heavy at York too if the forecast is right and this 6 furlong sprint could suit proven mudlarks with form over 7 furlo...
Read More →Newmarket 4.10
11 Oct 2019
Newmarket 4.10 - Heritage Handicap 1 mile and 4 furlongs (19 run) I am tempted by the Going on the soft side of Good and showers and stamina angles to have 2 selections here. The Gosden trained F...
Read More →Exeter 4.00
10 Oct 2019
Fawsley Spirit may just need this after a break of 195 days but one definitely to follow as could be Rosserk Abbey and With Pleasure who are both in my tracker and could pick up small races. I am not ...
Read More →Ascot 3.10
05 Oct 2019
MICHAEL - Ascot 3.10 Class 2 - 7 Furlongs (17 declared) You could take the top 6 out of the market and Perm them all day as their form over course and distance and in recent seasons is incredible...
Read More →Ascot 3.45
04 Oct 2019
Ascot 3.45 2 miles Handicap Class 3 in soft with Heavy patches. Platform Nineteen is the one they all have to beat and if a win saver at 2/1 is your bag, then go on and try to fill it. ...
Read More →Ayr 4.50
01 Oct 2019
Addis Adaba is the one to beat here but I will take it on at the price. The biggest danger is recent winner Fannie by Gaslight but a 3 day break tempers my confidence so I will look for bigger each wa...
Read More →Ayr 2.00
19 Sep 2019
MICHAEL - Ayr 2.00 A decent and competitive field of 14 for a Class 4 7 furlong race on Good to Soft and I always look for a bit of a stamina angle at this track. Maggies Angel won well last...
Read More →Doncaster 2.10
13 Sep 2019
Di Fede is a real danger and warm order in this 7 Furlong Sceptre Stakes a top quality Fillies and Mares Race. However the one that really catches the eye stepping back down from 1 mile to 7 furlongs ...
Read More →Brighton 2.45
09 Sep 2019
The horse that caught my eye here was SOARING SPIRITS. A Course and Distance winner off a mark of 62 on the same Good to Firm Going in encounters today and now down to an eye-catching mark of 55. The ...
Read More →Brighton 2.45
09 Sep 2019
The horse that caught my eye here was SOARING SPIRITS. A Course and Distance winner off a mark of 62 on the same Good to Firm Going in encounters today and now down to an eye-catching mark of 55. The ...
Read More →Haydock 2.55
06 Sep 2019
Draw here can favour high numbers when it is soft, Youkan likes the Course and likes if soft but I'm not totally convinced 6 furlongs is ideal, should run a big race and a massive danger to the select...
Read More →Brighton 3.00
02 Sep 2019
This is a low grade 6 furlong race with 11 declared. At the head of the market I think MONARCH MAID is the one to beat, if you want a win saver on that I would not put you off but it is no value ...
Read More →Musselburgh 7.00
27 Aug 2019
The draw here usually favours high numbers and CORTON LASS a perpetual "short runner" should give those drawn high a very nice tow. The likes of Jeffrey Harris and Super Florence are ...
Read More →Chepstow 5.30
26 Aug 2019
A moderate 12 furlong Class 6 race and a number of unexposed 3 year olds from powerful Yards look to prove their ability over an extended trip. The likes of Celtic Classic; Kasuka and Tamok all l...
Read More →Haydock 1.55
10 Aug 2019
Michael - Haydock 1.55 - A competitive 17 runner Class 3 Handicap over 1 mile and easily the best race of its type all day. The Going is soft and apart from a bit of french form that a couple hav...
Read More →Brighton 4.00
07 Aug 2019
Brighton 4.00 - Tony Carroll always feared here runs a number of horses and there is plenty of Course and Distance winning form and a tight handicap. I am very confident though that we have not yet se...
Read More →Goodwood Day 2 - Wednesday 31st July
31 Jul 2019
Goodwood 1.50 - Unibet Handicap Class 2 - 2 Miles 4 Furlongs A flag start with runners racing away from the Stands then left handed and downhill before going steeply across The Downs and then rig...
Read More →Goodwood Day 1 Tuesday 30th July
30 Jul 2019
1.50 - Unibet handicap, Class 2 - 10 Furlongs and 17 run. The draw will dominate talk all week on the round course. A low draw is best as long as you can get in to a prominent position and domina...
Read More →Nottingham 7.40
16 Jul 2019
Nottingham 7.40, a trip of 14 Furlongs will find a few of these out in terms of stamina and I narrowed down to 3 horses of which last years winner ARCTIC NEL seems to have been aimed a...
Read More →Ascot 1.45
13 Jul 2019
the 1.45 at Ascot a 5 Furlong Sprint with 20 top class runners there are many with chances but i narrowed down to 2 in whom I have most confidence, the draw is an unknown but I think that EM...
Read More →Newmarket 3.00
12 Jul 2019
NEWMARKET 3.00 - The Bet 365 Handicap over 14 Furlongs and 18 run. Secret Advisor could be a huge danger if progressing after a quiet run after 664 days off but I'm not yet convinced ready to win...
Read More →Newmarket 3.00
11 Jul 2019
Newmarket 3.00 - A 20 runner Class 2 Handicap and full of progressive and potentially improving 3 year olds. However, this big field and July Course will come as a shock to some and I prefer to g...
Read More →Haydock 3.30
04 Jul 2019
A Class 5 race but above average fro Grade as we start to see 3 year olds who get handy weight allowances stepping up more to all age races. Tom Dascombe runs three, more of that in a second. A few of...
Read More →Salisbury 4.50
26 Jun 2019
Salisbury 4.50 - A Class 4 Handicap over 14 furlongs (1 3/4 miles) - Ravenous is a real danger here but may need rain, if the Going is any softer than advertised I would have a small e/w saver on...
Read More →Royal Ascot 5.00
21 Jun 2019
5.00 A Straight mile and despite drying ground you would still have to slightly fancy middle to high, although anecdotally over past decade, draw has swung quite violently on last 2 days and not alway...
Read More →Salisbury 2.30
16 Jun 2019
Bonneville and Cambric look dangers but not great odds and the Hannon trained PURBECK HILLS has some stamina on dams side and best run as a juvenile on soft to offer some hope of a nice run here. ...
Read More →Chepstow 2.10
14 Jun 2019
Chepstow 2.10 AIR OF YORK - A Class 5 race over 7 furlongs with the Going described as Soft with Heavy patches. I think they usually come Stand side on Soft/Heavy on Flat here and that gives a bit of ...
Read More →Leicester 5.00
10 Jun 2019
Leicester 5.00 - a 7 furlong Handicap with 13 currently running and the non runner Kenstone is one who was in my final 3. The remaining pair are YOUNG JOHN who has Course and Distance form on sof...
Read More →No SP2A Daily Tips Today
27 May 2019
The Tipsters have all returned their thoughts and comments today and NONE are confident enough of a tip on a moderate day of Bank Holiday Racing. Best to keep the profits safe for the day and loo...
Read More →Chepstow 4.10
23 May 2019
Chepstow 4.10 A Class 6 Handicap with 16 runners over 1 mile and 2 Furlongs on Good to Firm. A few with no form at all, although both Less of That (will need softer conditions than this) and Just...
Read More →Brighton 4.45
21 May 2019
Brighton 4.45 - a very moderate Class 6 race over 7 furlongs and 3 horses who raced here recently re-oppose and could dominate. De Little Engine won that day beating Blessed to Empress, both are...
Read More →Thirsk 2.45
18 May 2019
A 5 furlong Sprint Handicap with 17 runners and a Class 4 race. The draw here is far more amenable to low drawn numbers than in the past and both EXCESSABLE and BASHIBA look to have good chances...
Read More →Newbury 3.20
17 May 2019
Newbury 3.20 A Class5 over 12 furlongs and a gaggle of potentially progressive 4 year olds who may only now be ready to improve top the market. The likes of Buckland Boy; Carp Kid; Consultant and...
Read More →York 1.50
16 May 2019
York 1.50 - A Class 2- 5 Furlong Sprint and on the Good to Firm Going likely to be run at a frenetic pace. This Course can suit front running types and slight preference on this kind of Going is for o...
Read More →Chepstow 2.00
14 May 2019
Chepstow 2.00 - I will always track and have a small punt on anything at this Course with proven Course form whatever the price as it is a gift that gives, so TALLYS SON and EDGE are in the Track...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.30
13 May 2019
Musselburgh 2.30 -: The draw (high) is a factor here but can impact on the betting market and a donkey drawn high, is still a donkey in the context of the race. I think there is market value in a...
Read More →Ludlow 1.55
12 May 2019
Ludlow 1.55 - a Class 4 Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles and 5 furlongs and though not full tips, I can't resist 1/2 point e/w on a pair at big Odds who look well handicapped in easily most competiti...
Read More →Worcester 4.45
09 May 2019
Worcester 4.45 race is over 2 miles and 7 furlongs and a decent meeting in terms of field sizes and competitive Racing on genuinely Good to Soft Going. This is a decent race for the time of...
Read More →Chester 5.05
08 May 2019
Michael - Chester 5.05 -: An all age Handicap over 7 Furlongs to close proceedings on day 1 and the fact that we have more soft ground form to go on than the previous "same age" races and that we...
Read More →Salisbury 5.40
28 Apr 2019
Salisbury 5.40 -: a 7 Furlong race for Amateur Riders at Class 6 level is normally one most would avoid but there are a few "ways's in" here that point to a possible advantage for us. Most of the more...
Read More →Sandown 1.50
27 Apr 2019
Michael Sandown 1.50- this is a "burn up" by NH standards, 2 miles on Good to Firm Going and a few have been on the go for a long while. Paul Nicholls has deservedly won the Trainers Title again, like...
Read More →Epsom 3.20
24 Apr 2019
Epsom 3.20 - An historic all aged race over the Derby Course and early season fitness, Course form (if possible) and Trainer Form my main "way in". I think that the Course experience and fitness ...
Read More →Monday 15th April
15 Apr 2019
Hexham 4.10 - a Class 5 Handicap Chase over 3 miles and a few yards, there are obvious chances for PRINCE DUNDEE who won last time out in a race where Square Viviani fell in contention; that one ...
Read More →Ayr 1.25
13 Apr 2019
Ayr 1.25 - A Handicap Hurdle over a trip just over 2 miles and on this Good Going I will go down near the bottom of the market and what I think is outstanding market vale and OZZIE THE OSCA...
Read More →Ayr 3.25
12 Apr 2019
Ayr 3.25 VALUE AT RISK - A top Class renewal of this 2 and a half mile Handicap Chase and whilst Henderson and Nicholls have runners it is the Nick Skelton yard who have done best in this race in the ...
Read More →Warwick 4.20
10 Apr 2019
Warwick 4.20 - A Class 4 Handicap Hurdle over 3 miles and 2 Furlongs on what should be perfect Good ground with a bit of cut in it. I narrowed the 15 down to 5 but have to rule out Steel bob, win...
Read More →Pontefract 2.00
09 Apr 2019
Pontefract 2.00 a race over a few yards above a mile Class 5 race and 12 runners in Division 1 of the race. Looking back at this Card over past few years when on Good Going a striking fact is a h...
Read More →Aintree 4.40
04 Apr 2019
At first glance this race is a classic "pin job" but a process of elimination found me a couple I am quietly confident about at nice Odds. I think avoiding Cheltenham is the way to go when looki...
Read More →Market Rasen 4.05
03 Apr 2019
Market Rasen 4.05 - A competitive field of 11 in a Handicap Hurdle over just over 2 and a half miles. The rain will have helped a few and hindered others and the one I think who looks the most so...
Read More →Doncaster 2.25
30 Mar 2019
The Spring mile is a decent Race and seen as a "mini Lincoln". I have had to go back to 2015 and a few years before that to find an Opening Meeting at Donny that was not on soft or heavy, and the draw...
Read More →Warwick 2.40
28 Mar 2019
a 3 mile Novice Chase round this trick Course and I will have to focus on the top half of the market, as hard to find value lower down. I think COOPERS SQUARE is worthy favourite but not for me at 2/1...
Read More →Market Rasen 4.50
27 Mar 2019
Market Rasen 4.50 - a tricky Handicap Hurdle Class 4 over just short of 3 miles with 13 declared. The claims of VERY EXTRAVAGENT and QUERRY HORSE are obvious and they will be the ones to beat, th...
Read More →Hereford 2.00
26 Mar 2019
Micheal - Hereford 2.00 - A Class 5 race over just short of 2 1/2 miles on Good Going but the field of 18 ensure enhanced Odds, so worth a bash. Lamh Ar Lamh won at Taunton last time out, back in...
Read More →Newbury 2.05
23 Mar 2019
Newbury 2.05, a 3 mile Handicap Chase, Class 3 over 3 miles and 2 furlongs, the Going is Good to Soft, Good in places, and watered too ensure the Good parts don't get too firm. The ground is drying al...
Read More →Chepstow 4.00
21 Mar 2019
Chepstow 4.00 is a Class 4 Handicap Chase over just under 3 miles and we can't start without mentioning one of our all time favourites PADDY THE OSCAR who won at big odds for us more than once in...
Read More →Taunton 5.05
19 Mar 2019
TAUNTON 5.05 - a few in here caught my eye on a moderate Card. Three are in the Tracker, Mutashabek ran very well for a long way after the best part of 3 years off last time, could "bounce" but t...
Read More →Exeter 2.10
18 Mar 2019
Arqalina is the obvious one to win this but gets a hefty penalty and the form of SAUVIGNON looks solid enough as an each way banker. Has decent proven form at the trip and on this type of Ground and s...
Read More →Cheltenham 2.50
15 Mar 2019
The Albert Bartlett Hurdle is over 3 miles with 20 runners; I was left with a short list of 6 and hard to discount Commander of Fleet who I feel has an excellent chance, Birchdale who the Trainer rate...
Read More →Michael 2.50 Albert Bartlett
15 Mar 2019
The Albert Bartlett Hurdle is over 3 miles with 20 runners; I was left with a short list of 6 and hard to discount Commander of Fleet who I feel has an excellent chance, Birchdale who the Trainer rate...
Read More →Cheltenham 5.30
14 Mar 2019
5.30 The Kim Muir is for Amateur Riders over 3 miles and 2 furlongs and again Jamie Codd will be the man to watch and beat and as a result Measureofmydreams will be a 1 point win saver. If Codd i...
Read More →Cheltenham 1.30
13 Mar 2019
In the Ballymore at 1.30 the onus will be on proven stamina at the trip or further and ability to handy soft / tacky Going. The performance of the Olly Murphy horses yesterday and also the form o...
Read More →Cheltenham 4.50
12 Mar 2019
A think A PLUS TARD is the "win saver" of the week and I will bet accordingly on him, of the remainder GOOD MAN PAT comes from the Alan King yard that has had an unusually quiet season. A lot of his b...
Read More →Plumpton 3.20
11 Mar 2019
Michael - Plumpton 3.20 3 Ballyheigue Boy - likely to be very testing Going and this veteran is a better performer over the small Hurdles than bigger Fences and on a nice handicap mark. Has been runni...
Read More →Sandown 3.35
09 Mar 2019
Sandown 3.35 - A bit of a puzzle this one and hard to rule much out, or in. AMI DESBOIS is down in Class and running well enough to gobble this up at about 4/1, I have to have a "win saver" on hi...
Read More →Wincanton 2.10
07 Mar 2019
Wincanton 2.10 - a 2m 5 furlong race and probably on the soft side of Good to Soft looking at Going Stick. The Nicholls horse (Peak to Peak) is favourite but more on reputation than proven form, ...
Read More →Exeter 4.45
05 Mar 2019
Exeter 4.45 A 3 mile 18 runner class 5 chase, just what I love to attack. BIG TIME FRANK deserves one but keeps nudging up the handicap for being beaten, form figures of 22222 suggest a perennial...
Read More →Newbury 3.10
02 Mar 2019
FLYING TIGER - Trainer roared back to form after being late with vaccinations, this one unlucky last time out, gets proper jockey up today who has fine record with Yard, looks to be on a nice mar...
Read More →Newbury 3.55
01 Mar 2019
Newbury 3.55 a Handicap Hurdle over 3 miles and a number are unexposed and rate as dangers. The Alan King trained NOTACHANCE has been supported overnight, can understand why but on balance of for...
Read More →Wincanton 3.55
27 Feb 2019
Wincanton 3.55 DUC KAUTO was very impressive on penultimate start and then flopped last time. Was subsequently found to have bled (broken blood vessel) and slight leg injury. Returns after 33 day...
Read More →Exeter 4.20
22 Feb 2019
The Devon National will be a test of stamina over 3 miles and 6 Furlongs, the Going is officially Good to Soft, that could mean "pudding" or drying ground, knowing a few expert Tipsters down in that a...
Read More →Sedgefield 1.35
21 Feb 2019
Sedgefield 1.35 -: A race that may not take a lot of winning over an extended 3 and a quarter miles Class 5 level. So Satisfied is a horse we have tried and failed with a number of times, price l...
Read More →Carlisle Monday 18th February
18 Feb 2019
Carlisle 2.30 - A Handicap Hurdle of just over 3 miles and stamina will be to the fore on soft Going. A number of old favourites in here who look out of form but could revive at any time, it is o...
Read More →Huntingdon 2.30
17 Feb 2019
WIncanton 2.30 - a minimum trip here and likely to be run at a real clip, four took my interest of which no less than 3 are in the SP2A Tracker, Veiled Secret is a horse who gets an alert due to...
Read More →Ludlow 3.15
06 Feb 2019
The 3.15 at Ludlow is the most competitive race of the day and we have to hope all 9 go to Post. There could be strong support for Henryville on debut for Peter Bowen, ridden by man of the moment Sean...
Read More →Market Rasen 4.30
05 Feb 2019
The 4.30 race is just shy of 3 miles and a nice competitive race. Loch Linnie and Notachance have good chances and Treasure Dillon is the one I most fear in terms of each way value at the top en...
Read More →Doncaster 3.15
26 Jan 2019
Michael Gould - Doncaster 3.15 ART MAURESQUE - whilst I think Dingo Dollar will be the one they all have to beat at a venue where its Trainer loves to attack 3 mile Chases I think there is better...
Read More →Hereford 3.20 + Tricast
23 Jan 2019
Hereford 3.20 A Class 3 trip of 3 and a quarter miles, the Going will be on the soft side and some interesting comparisons here. UHLAN BUTE comes here off the back of a win last time, is likely t...
Read More →Ayr 2.30
20 Jan 2019
The obvious one here is GERONIMO and he looks the one to beat but odds are restrictive and I think it could be a bit more of a stamina test than the Going suggests. If it is the Tracker horse LOWANBEH...
Read More →Wincanton 12.50
17 Jan 2019
Wincanton 12.50 Pilansberg - I really see this as a tight 2 horse race between Pilansberg from the Nicholls yard and Honest Vic and it is quite hard to seperate them but 7/2 to 4/1 is actually go...
Read More →Lingfield 3.10
15 Jan 2019
Lingfield 3.10 - This race focuses as far as I can see on 3 horses who I have tipped before and have no logical reason to swerve today. BURGESS DREAM is an in form Course specialist who holds eve...
Read More →Warwick 3.35
12 Jan 2019
Warwick 3.35 - FIRST ASSIGNMENT ran better than the finishing position may suggest in a potentially hot race last time. It may be the case that the race also came a bit too soon after 2 impressive win...
Read More →Plumpton 2.10
06 Jan 2019
PLUMPTON 2.10 SIXTIES IDOL - There are a few in here coming off long breaks, a few who look like they will never win races and then stock horses like Realt Or and Lee Side Lady, who will run their rac...
Read More →Cheltenham 2.35
01 Jan 2019
Cheltenham 2.35 5 AUX PTIT SOINS - has struggled to live up to potential with a string of niggling problems but the style and impression of its latest run indicated a horse back in form and in lo...
Read More →Taunton 1.50
30 Dec 2018
Taunton 1.50 Plantagenet and Camron De Chaillac were on my short list but we have to give POP ROCKSTAR a final chance after a better run last time. I see him as a win saver though at around 5/2 to 11/...
Read More →Newbury 1.40
19 Dec 2018
Another race where "wind op's play a part" VIEUX LILLE will be of great interest after a run and the wind job is an added indicator to follow, Sunset Showdown is an exciting ex P2P recruit on our rada...
Read More →Chepstow 1.55
08 Dec 2018
Chepstow 1.55 FLEMCARA (have a small win saver on Steely Addition if you wish) - Yalltari and Kayf Blanco would be of more interest over a bit shorter, this is not a track to "prove stamina" in H...
Read More →Kempton 7.00
05 Dec 2018
A very competitive Class 5 handicap and ZENITH ONE and SPIRITUAL MAN could both improve for this trip, are less exposed than some and should be ones to watch and fear. SP2A favourite though WHINGING W...
Read More →Tuesday 27th November
27 Nov 2018
Southwell 12.10 GO ON GAL - Is a horse whose best runs and sole wins have been here on Sand, back in to Grade 6, and will be fitter for recent spin in a Grade 5 when running well for a long way. The C...
Read More →Uttoxeter 3.10
25 Nov 2018
Tom Scudamore always seems to ride well here, I'm not sure about the stats but visual and perception is he gets the pace angles right here more often than not. Zayfire Aramis is well handicapped despi...
Read More →Catterick 1.50
23 Nov 2018
Catterick 1.50 BALLYCRYSTAL 1/2 point each way @ 22/1 generally(price on Oddschecker at 7.45am)CATTERICK 1.50 The obvious one here on Course and Distance form is STRAIDNAHANNAH, several times a winner...
Read More →Hexham 2.25
21 Nov 2018
The 4 mile trip is the key here, the Going won't be deep, but its a tough track and still takes some getting in Good to Soft. The obvious ones are BATTLE DUST disqualified after losing lead weight fro...
Read More →Cheltenham 12.40
16 Nov 2018
The Amateur Riders race over an extended 3 miles has been kind to SP2A over the years and that goes back to Swing Bill at 14/1 in the very early days of SP2A. The ability of the Jockey is vital here a...
Read More →Bangor 1.50
14 Nov 2018
DELUSONSOFGRANDEUR is a sporting tip in a very good quality race where fitness has to be taken in trust with many. You could run this race in a months time after they have all had a run and the select...
Read More →Warwick 2.30
09 Nov 2018
Warwick 2.30 - With the Skelton Team in form FINLEYS EYES looks worth a rare WIN BET at 4/1 (have a place saver if you won't but will be proofed as a win); has a very good chance if settling and I thi...
Read More →Carlisle 2.40
04 Nov 2018
Carlisle 2.40 VALADOM 1/2 point each way + YANMARE 1/4 POINT EACH WAYThis is a tough race to call with so many with chances but also with doubts re Going and Fitness. Blakemount would be on a gre...
Read More →Newmarket 2.50
02 Nov 2018
Newmarket 2.50 ALFREDO - 1 point each way -: I looked closely at Al Kout and think it has a good chance here but compared with the selection it was shorter price at around 11/2 and never run or won ab...
Read More →Redcar 3.25
29 Oct 2018
Redcar 3.25 7 Munfallet - 1/2 point each way @ + 12 Social Butterfly @ 14/1 / 14 Yorkshire Pudding @ 16/1 - both 1/4 point e/w(currently 16 runners so odds to 4th place IF non runners check ...
Read More →Newbury 4.00
26 Oct 2018
Michael Gould - Newbury 4.00 1 Ptarmigan Ridge + 10 Golden Slam - 1/2 point each wayPtarmigan Ridge was such a facile winner last time that it is hard not to back it even at restrictive odds in a 20 r...
Read More →Yarmouth 3.30
23 Oct 2018
Yarmouth 3.30 8 Spanish History @ 8/1 - 1/2 point each way + 15 Revelon @ 25/1 - 1/4 point each wayA Class 5 race over just under 12 Furlongs and 3 Course specialists are in here with i...
Read More →Catterick 3.30
20 Oct 2018
Catterick 3.30 7 Evergate @ 9/1 - 1/2 point each way tip + 6 Fooland @ 22/1 - 1/4 point each way mention (Lad/Coral/Fred 1-4)A competitive Class 2 Sprint and the conundrum will be the Going and D...
Read More →Haydock 3.35
19 Oct 2018
MICHAEL G - HAYDOCK 3.35 9 Mulligatawny @ 16/1 generally (early 25's) + 4 Custom Cut @ 14/1 - 1/2 point each way each and Sky and Betfred odds to 4thThis could be a slog in the mud and I lik...
Read More →York 4.25
12 Oct 2018
YORK 4.25 - 1 Just Glamourous @ 22/1 + 12 East Street Revue @ 15/2 - both 1/2 point each way - all Bookies Odds to 4th as 20 runnersThe weather forecast indicates it will be soft by rac...
Read More →Ascot 3.00
05 Oct 2018
Ascot 3.00 2 Tabeed - 1 point win @ 11/4 + 3 Green Power - 1/2 point each way @ 20/1 (B365 + BV) + 16/1 (GENERALLY)TABEED looks the one to beat here is in anything like proven...
Read More →Bangor 2.55
03 Oct 2018
Bangor 2.55 2 Comber Mill @ 15/2 (Sky / William Hill and Bet Victor at 7.45am) - 1 point each wayCOMBER MILL probably has just to stand up to win this as most of the others have serious question...
Read More →Beverley 3.20
25 Sep 2018
Michael GBev3.201 Kupa River @ 16/1½ e/wLSCFred 1-4 Ment - T/CBev3.20Gibeno / Keep Up Kevin / Roaring FortiesT/CPerm Beverley 3.20 1 Kupa River @ 16/1 - ...
Read More →Hamilton 4.50
13 Sep 2018
HAMILTON in the 4.50 the front running style of METRONOMIC is very apt for the ability to judge pace that David Allen has. It remains a mystery to me why this guy didn't crack the big time a few years...
Read More →Doncaster 5.15
12 Sep 2018
Doncaster 5.15 3 Sheepscar Lad @ 5/1 - 1/2 point each way + see Mention LYDIATE LADYI picked out Sheepscar Lad last night but suspect that a number of the overnight newspaper Tipsters have latched on ...
Read More →Sedgefield 2.00
06 Sep 2018
Sedgefield 2.00 14 Midnight Queen @ 7/1 / 3 Indian Reel @ 11/1 (early PP) - 1/2 POINT EACH WAY BOTH - Paddy Power odds to 4thThe trip is my key dynamic on this undulating Track. Lincoln County would h...
Read More →Hamilton 1.50
21 Aug 2018
Hamilton 1.50 8 Manshood @ 4/1 (1 point win bet) + 7 Aleef @ 16/1 (1/2 point each way) - SkyBet go odds to 4th(if you want to consider a TRICAST perm in to the above pair John Kirkup and Kenny The Cap...
Read More →Ripon 2.55
13 Aug 2018
Ripon 2.55 2 Stone The Crows @ 6/1 - 1 point each wayA nice long distance Class 4 race to consider and the obvious starting point is last season's winner Stormin Tom (an SP2A pick on that day). Has an...
Read More →Cork 4.05
06 Aug 2018
Cork 4.05 17 Lady Quill @ 12/1 + 13 Something Sweet @ 7/1 - 1/2 point each way each horse (Bet 365 odds to 5th / all others to 4th - settle to 4th)A large field and if it had already had a run I would...
Read More →Thirsk 3.25
04 Aug 2018
15 Mon Beau Visage - 1/2 point each way @ 12/1 (odds to 4th place)A tough and very competitive race of decent quality and my immediate impression was the number of prominent front running horses.The l...
Read More →Goodwood 5.55
01 Aug 2018
Goodwood 5.55 8 Vale Of Kent ~ 15/2 / 2 Masham Star ~ 12/1 - each wayThe Johnson yard is synonymous with this Festival and in Vale Of Kent and Masham Star he has two outstanding contenders...
Read More →Market Rasen 2.05
21 Jul 2018
Market Rasen 2.05 6 Mister Universum - 1 point each way @ 9/1 (WH) 8/1 (generally) Lads / PP / BV + Sky 1-4There are some promising Hurdlers in here and several are decent ex Flat types, I think that ...
Read More →Hamilton 7.20
20 Jul 2018
Hamilton 7.20 3 Flying Pursuit @ 12/1 + 8 Classic Seniority @ 8/1 - 1 point each way both with Lads / Coral / SkyBet all offering odds to 4th place.Added side bet -: Tricast Perm with 6 Mobsta + 1/2 p...
Read More →Newmarket 3.00
12 Jul 2018
Newmarket 3.00 11 Tribal Quest @ 7/1 / 2 Roussel @ 14/1 / 18 Jawaal @ 7/1 - Sky to 6th place + WH/PP/Lads/Coral to 5th place(back each selection 1 point each way, ideally with SkyBet if not with one o...
Read More →Worcester 1.50
09 Jul 2018
MICHAEL GOULD SHOWCASE - Worcester 1.50 1 Master Sunrise @ 5/1 (1 point win*) / 9 Culm Counsellor @ 14/1 (16's early with PP/BV) + 2 Midnight Gem @ 9/1(back Culm Counsellor + Midnight Gem at 1/2 point...
Read More →Newbury 8.25
05 Jul 2018
Newbury 8.25 5 Punkawallah @ 8/1 + 2 Fair Power @ 10/1 - both 1 point each way (have a look at PP were going 10's and 12's early)This is possibly the most competitive race of the day and I have strong...
Read More →Worcester 2.40
04 Jul 2018
Worcester 2.40 14 Vendredi Trois @ 10/1 + 3 Exxaro @ 12/1 - 1 point each way each - SkyBet to 5th - all to 4th (T/Cast) This is a cracking race over just shy of 3 miles and a hot favourite in Dr ...
Read More →Uttoxeter 4.20
01 Jul 2018
Uttoxeter 4.20 11 Henlann Harri @ 8/1 / 10 Relentless Dreamer @ 14/1 - 1 point each way each horse - all Bookies odds to 4th / PP + SkyBet odds to 5th place Mention - Uttoxeter 4.20 9 Another Her...
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