Friday October 20th 2023

This is how I spend my Friday nights nowadays.

I see that UUU is entered in a race on Monday. Has there been a change of plan or is it a precautionary entry?

My nap Londoner came 2nd in the 17.45 at Dundalk

I specified e.w

I was expecting better than 6/1

You have posted 2 Questions.

One of my 4 Professional Registered Bodies have their HQ in Prescott Street and there is no Cockney Accent in that street anymore. It is just Budget Hotels and convenient for me when I need to do blah, blah, blah.

I get out off Tower Gateway.

I am certain that that the Irish Raider will win the American National Salvador Ziggy but he won't be nap tomorrow

John Kirkup 3.20 Redcar won SP 11/2.There is a good chance anyone wishing to see Halley's comet should look outside after dark tonight as it may well appear to coincide with my first winning nap for a while.

Three horses who will enjoy testing ground conditions at Ascot on Champions Day....could be of interest..

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/three-horses-who-will-enjoy-testing-ground-conditions-at-ascot-on-champions-day/213144

NAP Knockmore Prince 6.45 Dundalk.

My last 2 NAPS have finished last and Pulled Up. Not sure I can better that, but I'll try.

Can't find much in the formbook for horse's that perform well in 50 mph winds...

Bobby Joe Legg 19:30 New'c EW Nap.

Not a believer in lightning striking the same place twice, am going to ignore previously winning shock nap Loom Large and instead selecting Asmund EW in the 16:30 at Redcar.

Four days ago Frankie was assuring us that tomorrow was absolutely his last day riding in Britain. Today the man who knows him better than anyone, his weighing room colleague and former agent Rae Cochrane, begs to differ: “Don’t be thinking that he won’t be back here, he’ll be back at the drop of a hat to ride in all the big races . . . I’d imagine he’ll be here for the Guineas, the Oaks, the Derby, Royal Ascot, the King George and every other big race he can get a good ride in." And on we go with the circus.

Dundalk 6.15 – What A Squeeze (each way)

Is that a cliff I see before me? This is absolutely the last chance saloon for this one. The stable had very high hopes of this half-sister to Jack Naylor before the start of the season. She must be a hell of a horse on the gallops. They certainly wouldn’t have expected her to be contesting a Dundalk nursery in October. I can only think they’re getting her ready for 0-70 handicaps on the beach at Laytown next season?

Jkr cobbler 4.30R.

Sadly logged on a bit late and missed the price on PL, but 33s is still fine. Lissen must have a stable with a few options for the race and sends just this one. Before now we have said a solo strategy was 'a sign'.

Sad about Snake Roll, looked a lovely vibrant horse enjoying himself racing enthusiastically in the van.

Todays nap should be to pick a meeting to take place. The N E weather has been awful and more storms forecast. Over 50mph winds at Redcar easing to about 45mph for Newcastle. We need warhorses! Hoping

Nap Red 1555 Jonny Ringo

is tough. Horsebox driver prob deserves a gold star just for getting to the course. Rossa riding for Lucinda can't happen very often.

Tuscan 8.00New

Artisan Dancer - Newcastle 5pm

Apprentice 5.15 Dundalk

Rory (ew) - 16.25 Newcastle

Londoner. 17.45. Dundalk. e.w.

Ribble River. Redcar 3.55.

Already on Point Lonsdale at them odds for the very points you raised.

Hardy Angel - 13.35 Redcar

John Kirkup 3.20 Redcar is the nap,well done yesterdays winners.