After a week at Chester picking the wrong Dascombe and Johnston Horses lets see if we can get back on track.
iiii- LINGFIELD 1.55 - ANAPURNA 7-2 - Had an AW outing which she won easily and hope that gives her the advantage over Haggas horse. Gosden knows how to win this race as well. WINNER EASILY
iii- HAYDOCK 2.00 - WHISPER 7-1 - Giving tons of weight away but back over hurdles and well above the class of these and well handicapped if wound up for this. PULLED UP obviously not the horse he was
ii- HAYDOCK 2.35- FIBONACI 11-2 - Stable in great form and has better weight against odds on shot this time. LOST knew he would beat favourite, pity I missed the 1st and second LOL
i- NOTTINGHAM 3.30 - FOXTROT LADY 3-1 -Looks another who had AW run to bring her on for this. Another stable in good form. NR
OTHERS
LINGFIELD 2.30 RANCH HAND 25-1 LOST 3.05 OI THE CLUB OIS 6-1 3RD 3.40 DANCING STAR 6-1 LOST left at start due to stalls problem
HAYDOCK
3.10 CUBSWIN 20-1 LOST MISTER FISHER 6-1 LOST
3.45 VINTAGE BRUT 4/1 LOST 4.20 SAFE VOYAGE 11/2 WINNER 6-1 nicely and still not been really tested
ASCOT 2.15 EDDYSTONE ROCK 9-1 3RD 3,25 DADDIES GIRL 10-1 LOST 4.00 ABOVE THE REST 30-1 LOST KIMIFIVE 16-1 LOST 5.45 INFANTA ISABELLA 6-1
NOTTINGHAM
2.55 NUITS ST GEORGES 6-1 WINNER battled home superbly after being under pressure good two furlongs out
DOESN'T BODE WELL , FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAD A GOOD DANTE FESTIVAL AND LOADS OF WINNERS ELSEWHERE AS WELL SO WILL BE DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT GOING BUT WE WILL GIVE IT A TRY.
iiii- NEWBURY 3.40 - LAURENS 4-1 - Tremendous filly who gets weight from the boys and sure she will be fit for this. Very hopeful she can continue to be a lovely horse to follow. 2ND HOPEFULLY WILL COME ON FOR THIS, PITY BEAT THE BANK 15-2 the danger LOST
iii- NEWMARKET 2.05 - AL HILALEE -3-1 - Backed for the guineas but didnt figure and looks like the trainer didnt think he was as quick as he thought. Bred for middle distances so raise in distance shouldnt be a worry and trainer has decent record in this race. LOST pulled at start but not good enough
ii- THIRSK 2.45 - DUKE OF FIRENZE - 8-1 - Doesn;t get the chance to run in 0-80 handicaps often and good second at Chester last week, which isnt a good course for a hold up horse. WINNER ! CAME FROM BEHIND AS ALWAYS AND WON NICELY IN END
i- NEWMARKET 3.15 - YOUSINI 8-1- Found all kinds of trouble last time out over C/D and was going to be put away for a good handicap at York in June. Trainer now decided he can pick this off on his way. LOST was travelling well but then went out like a light. The plan obviously still for that York race. DANGER- DUPIONI 18-1 NR
OTHER FANCIES
NEWBURY
1.50 KONCHEK 11-1 AND KURIOUS 9-1 LAST AND SECOND LAST !!!!!! 3.00 MAJESTIC DAWN 12-1 LOST AND DUBAI LEGACY 25-1 LOST 5.25 PETRUS 11-2 LOST
NEWMARKET
5.35 ZAMJAR 8-1 LOST AND MOVE IN TIME 11-2 LOST
THIRSK
3.20 SAISONS DOR 7-2 2ND AND AUTRETOT 8-1 LOST 3.55 PENNYSLVANIA DUTCH 9-2 AND PADDY POWER 5-1 BOTH LOST DRAWN WRONG SIDE 4.30 ABOVE THE REST8-1 LOST VERY UNLUCKY , GOING WELL BUT SANDWICHED BADLY
Well the DUKE OF FIRENZE bailed me out last week and he runs again in 3.45 YORK. Had a nibble on him this week but placed at best i reckon. WINNER AT 16-1 LOVELY JUBBLY
Here are this weeks
iiii - YORK 5.25 - RIGHT ACTION 9-2 - What am i doing, waiting til this time for my four candle rating, giving my hated trainer a 4 candle rating. It can only go wrong. No seriously, fancies last time and rider disobeyed instructions. Got top Irish amatuer on board and hoping no mistakes this time. LOST should have known
iii - GOODWOOD 2.30- FLASHCARD 4-1- Won first two times last season, Trainer won this in 2013 and highlighted this race as Horse target for early in season. Gelded recently. LOST got bashed a bit but not good enough
ii- HAYDOCK 4.35 - SIGNORA CABALLO 11-4 - 4th to CALYX was hopefully to get her right for this and if anything like last season form will win it. LOST NOT AS GOOD AS SHE WAS although trainer not in form at mo
i- HAYDOCK 2.15 - LUCKY DEAL 4-1- Not well named as one of the unluckies Johnston horses this year. All over the winner before Making Miracles chinned him at Ripon. He won again when rain came at Chester which didnt suit this horse. deserves to win this. WINNER !! at last he gets what he deserves , won very nicely after struggling for most of race.
OTHER FANCIES
GOODWOOD
1.55 - THUNDERING BLUE 6-1 3RD AT 9-1 AND ELAARQAAM 4-1 WINNER 4.55 PADDY POWER 11-4 WINNER
YORK
2.00 DANCING STAR 7-2 LOST 2.35 ARCHIVE 11-2 LOST 3.05 BAYSHORE FREEWAY 12-1 3RD 3.45 COPPER KNIGHT 15-2 3RD
HAYDOCK
2.50 BEATBOXER 16-1 WINNER 20-1 another last to first for me at Haydock
AND SPIRIT WARNING 16-1 NR
CHESTER ADDED LATE
4.40 HATS OFF TO LARRY 9-1 WINNER 5.15 SOUIX FRONTIER 9-1 4TH
Had a good first day at Epsom with one of my previous four candles winning the Oaks, Gossiping , Space Blues and Mountain angel. The problem is I cant get two winners together in doubles recently.
Here goes for Saturday
iiii- 2.50 MUSSELBURGH - REEVES -4-1 - Only beaten 2 lengths by Space Blues last time who was impressive at Epsom today. 3RD came out last and struggled to get up, never going to win.
iii- 2.35 EPSOM - NYALETI 7-2 - Ran well first time and then finished fourth in hotter race than this. should get compensation today. LOST AND LAST
ii- 3.10 EPSOM - BYE BYE HONG KONG -5-2 - 3 year olds used to do well in this and hoping he gets the run going again. LOST
i- 5.15 EPSOM - AQUARIUM 8-1 - Beaten by Mountain angel here in april and he franked form yesterday and this horse came from another planet to win last time at chester. LOST
OTHER FANCIES
2.00 THE TRADER 5-1 2ND AND RED HOT 9-1 LOST. Luckily had a late bet on DON LA VIE 5-1 WINNER
3.45 BLUE DE VEGA 20-1 3RD 25-1 DUKE OF FIRENZE 7-1 LOST very unlucky but worried re Dennis switching to ORNATE after he won on Duke last week. Right to be worried. pity I didnt back !!!!! COPPER KNIGHT 10-1 LOST
4.30 BANGKOK 9-1 LOST second from last AND TELECASTER 9-2 LAST
iiii - HAYDOCK 3.00 - DANZENO 3-1- Can win back to back and impressive last time, well ahead of handicapper following 2018 form being poorer than normal. Last run suggests he back to form. NON RUNNER
iii- BEVERLEY 2.00 - EXECLUSIVE 5-1- Won sole start here at C/D breaking well and just cnatering until asked for it at furlong market , very cosy and course experience means a lot. LAST , MOON OF LOVE very unlucky and one to follow
ii- NEWMARKET 5.05 - GREAT BEAR 5-2 - Won very nicely last time and should be a lot better than some of these. LOST
i- BEVERLEY 3.15- DREAM SHOT 4-1- Took awhile to get going on solo run which he won nicely under hands and heels going away at end. This harder but hopeful, 3RD
OTHER FANCIES BEVERLEY
1.25 - LOVE DREAMS 4-1 WINNER nicely
HAYDOCK
2.25 DANCE LEGEND 25-1 LOST
3.35 SAFE VOYAGE 11-4 WINNER nicely again AND MITCHUM SWAGGER 12-1 LOST 4.10 SAVALAS 10-1 LOST
NEWMARKET
2.10 FLASHCARD 6-1 LOST 2.45 WHAT A WELCOME 7-1 4th AND THEGLASGOW WARRIOR 10-1 LOST
i'VE HAD TWO NICE DOUBLES THIS WEEK SO DOESNT BODE WELL FOR TOMOZ. BUT HERE GOES ANYWAY
iiii - YORK 1.50 MAKAWEE 4-1- This horse on a roll and good amateur lady who won this in 2017. LOST Rider not very clever afterall, horse had won over 1m6f and instead of making true test of stamina she rode at back and tried to come with late run. Argghhh
iii - CHESTER 3.45 - SHE CAN BOOGIE 9-4- C/D winner on similar ground and beat DUKE OF FIRENZE who has won twice since and was very unlucky last time. 2nd Beaten by stablemate arggghhh
ii- SANDOWN 2.35 - FANTASY KEEPER 15-8 - DE SOUSA on board and good second last time, stiff 5f on this ground should be up his street. WINNER
i- YORK 2.25 - ABOVE THE REST 16-1- Won this last year off 2lb higher mark and showed he back to form last time at Thirsk when he was stopped numerous times and would have won nicely but for that. LOST DANGER -HYPERFOCUS 12-1 LOST
OTHER FANCIES
YORK
3.00 DESERT SKYLINE 12-1 LOST 3.35 YOUSINI 25-1 5TH AND COSMIC LAW 16-1 4TH Both EW so profit on both 5.15 JOHN KIRKUP 7-1 LOST AND MUSIC SOCIETY 8-1 2ND
SANDOWN
2.05 WISE WORDS 10-1 4th once he got out good late run, too late AND POCKET DYNAMO 11-2 NR 3.15 BALTIC BARON 7-2 2nd AND HISTORY WRITER 8-1 WINNER AND FORECAST thats better 5.35 OI THE CLUBB OIS 6-1 LOST
CHESTER 2.40 LARIAT 11-2 2ND Jockey whip in wrong hand let one up the rail 3.10 OUTSIDE INSIDE 10-3 LOST reared stalls , lost all chance
Comments
iiii- LINGFIELD 1.55 - ANAPURNA 7-2 - Had an AW outing which she won easily and hope that gives her the advantage over Haggas horse. Gosden knows how to win this race as well. WINNER EASILY
iii- HAYDOCK 2.00 - WHISPER 7-1 - Giving tons of weight away but back over hurdles and well above the class of these and well handicapped if wound up for this. PULLED UP obviously not the horse he was
ii- HAYDOCK 2.35- FIBONACI 11-2 - Stable in great form and has better weight against odds on shot this time. LOST knew he would beat favourite, pity I missed the 1st and second LOL
i- NOTTINGHAM 3.30 - FOXTROT LADY 3-1 -Looks another who had AW run to bring her on for this. Another stable in good form. NR
OTHERS
LINGFIELD
2.30 RANCH HAND 25-1 LOST
3.05 OI THE CLUB OIS 6-1 3RD
3.40 DANCING STAR 6-1 LOST left at start due to stalls problem
HAYDOCK
3.10 CUBSWIN 20-1 LOST
MISTER FISHER 6-1 LOST
3.45 VINTAGE BRUT 4/1 LOST
4.20 SAFE VOYAGE 11/2 WINNER 6-1 nicely and still not been really tested
ASCOT
2.15 EDDYSTONE ROCK 9-1 3RD
3,25 DADDIES GIRL 10-1 LOST
4.00 ABOVE THE REST 30-1 LOST
KIMIFIVE 16-1 LOST
5.45 INFANTA ISABELLA 6-1
NOTTINGHAM
2.55 NUITS ST GEORGES 6-1 WINNER battled home superbly after being under pressure good two furlongs out
iiii- NEWBURY 3.40 - LAURENS 4-1 - Tremendous filly who gets weight from the boys and sure she will be fit for this. Very hopeful she can continue to be a lovely horse to follow. 2ND HOPEFULLY WILL COME ON FOR THIS, PITY
BEAT THE BANK 15-2 the danger LOST
iii- NEWMARKET 2.05 - AL HILALEE -3-1 - Backed for the guineas but didnt figure and looks like the trainer didnt think he was as quick as he thought. Bred for middle distances so raise in distance shouldnt be a worry and trainer has decent record in this race. LOST pulled at start but not good enough
ii- THIRSK 2.45 - DUKE OF FIRENZE - 8-1 - Doesn;t get the chance to run in 0-80 handicaps often and good second at Chester last week, which isnt a good course for a hold up horse. WINNER ! CAME FROM BEHIND AS ALWAYS AND WON NICELY IN END
i- NEWMARKET 3.15 - YOUSINI 8-1- Found all kinds of trouble last time out over C/D and was going to be put away for a good handicap at York in June. Trainer now decided he can pick this off on his way. LOST was travelling well but then went out like a light. The plan obviously still for that York race.
DANGER- DUPIONI 18-1 NR
OTHER FANCIES
NEWBURY
1.50 KONCHEK 11-1 AND KURIOUS 9-1 LAST AND SECOND LAST !!!!!!
3.00 MAJESTIC DAWN 12-1 LOST AND DUBAI LEGACY 25-1 LOST
5.25 PETRUS 11-2 LOST
NEWMARKET
5.35 ZAMJAR 8-1 LOST
AND MOVE IN TIME 11-2 LOST
THIRSK
3.20 SAISONS DOR 7-2 2ND AND AUTRETOT 8-1 LOST
3.55 PENNYSLVANIA DUTCH 9-2 AND PADDY POWER 5-1 BOTH LOST DRAWN WRONG SIDE
4.30 ABOVE THE REST8-1 LOST VERY UNLUCKY , GOING WELL BUT SANDWICHED BADLY
DONCASTER
8.05 LUCKY BEGGAR 9-1 LOST
Here are this weeks
iiii - YORK 5.25 - RIGHT ACTION 9-2 - What am i doing, waiting til this time for my four candle rating, giving my hated trainer a 4 candle rating. It can only go wrong. No seriously, fancies last time and rider disobeyed instructions. Got top Irish amatuer on board and hoping no mistakes this time. LOST should have known
iii - GOODWOOD 2.30- FLASHCARD 4-1- Won first two times last season, Trainer won this in 2013 and highlighted this race as Horse target for early in season. Gelded recently. LOST got bashed a bit but not good enough
ii- HAYDOCK 4.35 - SIGNORA CABALLO 11-4 - 4th to CALYX was hopefully to get her right for this and if anything like last season form will win it. LOST NOT AS GOOD AS SHE WAS although trainer not in form at mo
i- HAYDOCK 2.15 - LUCKY DEAL 4-1- Not well named as one of the unluckies Johnston horses this year. All over the winner before Making Miracles chinned him at Ripon. He won again when rain came at Chester which didnt suit this horse. deserves to win this. WINNER !! at last he gets what he deserves , won very nicely after struggling for most of race.
OTHER FANCIES
GOODWOOD
1.55 - THUNDERING BLUE 6-1 3RD AT 9-1 AND ELAARQAAM 4-1 WINNER
4.55 PADDY POWER 11-4 WINNER
YORK
2.00 DANCING STAR 7-2 LOST
2.35 ARCHIVE 11-2 LOST
3.05 BAYSHORE FREEWAY 12-1 3RD
3.45 COPPER KNIGHT 15-2 3RD
HAYDOCK
2.50 BEATBOXER 16-1 WINNER 20-1 another last to first for me at Haydock
AND SPIRIT WARNING 16-1 NR
CHESTER
ADDED LATE
4.40 HATS OFF TO LARRY 9-1 WINNER
5.15 SOUIX FRONTIER 9-1 4TH
Did I back him?........nope, not even each way...... sigh
Here goes for Saturday
iiii- 2.50 MUSSELBURGH - REEVES -4-1 - Only beaten 2 lengths by Space Blues last time who was impressive at Epsom today. 3RD came out last and struggled to get up, never going to win.
iii- 2.35 EPSOM - NYALETI 7-2 - Ran well first time and then finished fourth in hotter race than this. should get compensation today. LOST AND LAST
ii- 3.10 EPSOM - BYE BYE HONG KONG -5-2 - 3 year olds used to do well in this and hoping he gets the run going again. LOST
i- 5.15 EPSOM - AQUARIUM 8-1 - Beaten by Mountain angel here in april and he franked form yesterday and this horse came from another planet to win last time at chester. LOST
OTHER FANCIES
2.00 THE TRADER 5-1 2ND AND RED HOT 9-1 LOST. Luckily had a late bet on DON LA VIE 5-1 WINNER
3.45 BLUE DE VEGA 20-1 3RD 25-1
DUKE OF FIRENZE 7-1 LOST very unlucky but worried re Dennis switching to ORNATE after he won on Duke last week. Right to be worried. pity I didnt back !!!!!
COPPER KNIGHT 10-1 LOST
4.30 BANGKOK 9-1 LOST second from last AND TELECASTER 9-2 LAST
5.50 LAKE VOLTA 5-1 AND HELVETIAN 14-1
I hope Duke Of Firenze wins.
I missed his last couple of wins,did not think he had it in him.
I have also backed Just That Lord
iiii - HAYDOCK 3.00 - DANZENO 3-1- Can win back to back and impressive last time, well ahead of handicapper following 2018 form being poorer than normal. Last run suggests he back to form. NON RUNNER
iii- BEVERLEY 2.00 - EXECLUSIVE 5-1- Won sole start here at C/D breaking well and just cnatering until asked for it at furlong market , very cosy and course experience means a lot. LAST , MOON OF LOVE very unlucky and one to follow
ii- NEWMARKET 5.05 - GREAT BEAR 5-2 - Won very nicely last time and should be a lot better than some of these. LOST
i- BEVERLEY 3.15- DREAM SHOT 4-1- Took awhile to get going on solo run which he won nicely under hands and heels going away at end. This harder but hopeful, 3RD
OTHER FANCIES
BEVERLEY
1.25 - LOVE DREAMS 4-1 WINNER nicely
HAYDOCK
2.25 DANCE LEGEND 25-1 LOST
3.35 SAFE VOYAGE 11-4 WINNER nicely again
AND MITCHUM SWAGGER 12-1 LOST
4.10 SAVALAS 10-1 LOST
NEWMARKET
2.10 FLASHCARD 6-1 LOST
2.45 WHAT A WELCOME 7-1 4th
AND THEGLASGOW WARRIOR 10-1 LOST
3.55 MERHOOB 14-1 LOST
AND EMBOUR 7-1 LOST
LATE CHOICE
CHELMSFORD 3.05 SOLAR HEIGHTS 6-1 WINNER
DOWN TO 121.5 UP
iiii - YORK 1.50 MAKAWEE 4-1- This horse on a roll and good amateur lady who won this in 2017. LOST Rider not very clever afterall, horse had won over 1m6f and instead of making true test of stamina she rode at back and tried to come with late run. Argghhh
iii - CHESTER 3.45 - SHE CAN BOOGIE 9-4- C/D winner on similar ground and beat DUKE OF FIRENZE who has won twice since and was very unlucky last time. 2nd Beaten by stablemate arggghhh
ii- SANDOWN 2.35 - FANTASY KEEPER 15-8 - DE SOUSA on board and good second last time, stiff 5f on this ground should be up his street. WINNER
i- YORK 2.25 - ABOVE THE REST 16-1- Won this last year off 2lb higher mark and showed he back to form last time at Thirsk when he was stopped numerous times and would have won nicely but for that. LOST
DANGER -HYPERFOCUS 12-1 LOST
OTHER FANCIES
YORK
3.00 DESERT SKYLINE 12-1 LOST
3.35 YOUSINI 25-1 5TH AND COSMIC LAW 16-1 4TH Both EW so profit on both
5.15 JOHN KIRKUP 7-1 LOST AND MUSIC SOCIETY 8-1 2ND
SANDOWN
2.05 WISE WORDS 10-1 4th once he got out good late run, too late
AND POCKET DYNAMO 11-2 NR
3.15 BALTIC BARON 7-2 2nd AND HISTORY WRITER 8-1 WINNER AND FORECAST thats better
5.35 OI THE CLUBB OIS 6-1 LOST
CHESTER
2.40 LARIAT 11-2 2ND Jockey whip in wrong hand let one up the rail
3.10 OUTSIDE INSIDE 10-3 LOST reared stalls , lost all chance