Up to date now bar late results; apologies, I have never, even as a teenager been anywhere close to 'up with the fashion'. In later life I am finding that I'm at the cutting edge when it comes to being first to catch the latest bugs, whose first job, it seems, once comfortably settled , is to evict all energy without notice.
Some cracking winners these past couple of days - well done.
Analysing the Hennessy is one of my favourite pastimes, on which I often spend hours. I managed about an hour on it this evening but did come away with what looks a very good value selection in Fanion D'Estruval, who attempts a proper staying trip for the first time here. His last two runs were in Grade 1 company. He's two from three at Newbury and has a 5lb claimer up (Deutsch is at Newcastle). I cannot see Venetia running for the fun of it; he's a 160 horse and she would not be chancing him on the ground unless she was comfortable with it. He's 28/1 to 5 places with Betfair.
It might be that with unseasonably good ground and the adrenaline coursing in the jocks, they go off too fast. If so, I suggest that a rank outsider like Potterman could make his way through tiring horses over the last two fences. Good ground is essential for this inconsistent fella - he's 22 runs on good, 10 wins and 5 places, and he's visored for the first time. If the race does turn into a huge stamina test, only he and Remastered have won beyond this trip. 66/1 widely available. Lastly, I backed Corach Rambler at 14s last month simply on the value principle. Good luck.
Bit late, but Hong Kong Harry in the 23:30 at Del Mar
My e.w. nap A Mere Bagatelle was 2nd in the 14.50 at Gowran Park today.
NAP Busselton 3.05 Newbury
NAP: 3.05 Newbury - Oscar Elite
Etnernity part 3.20 gowran 40/1 dunno why he got tipped...
Demachine Newbury 13.20 is todays nap. Hennessy looks wide open!
Teddy Blue 2.30N
Captain Claret 19:50 Wolves EW Nap
Well done to those picking winners I'm in one of those phases when its a triumph if the selection gets over the first obstacle without mishap. Top analysis by Joe and Fanion was too big a price for a horse that always puts his best foot forward but I think the value has now eroded with Joe's wheelbarrow going on.
I think the Ultima could be the standout form. Corach is a bit of a cliff horse but loses at the weights, GR's value may also suffer with the Pipe fortunes down (though I'd like to see it shorten more) which kinda leaves
Nap 1505 Sand Oscar Elite
though Cobbers last 2 rides for Tiz resulted in PP. I may even back all 3 as one or 2 can't possibly fail to frame, can they?
Tim Pat - 13.28 Bangor
Sams Roseabelle EW- 2.45 Newcastle
13.28 Bangor - Keep Wondering
Syndicate news .
Sixfivesevens half brother comes up at Tatts today ,lot 1257. He's by Ardad .
His grand dams foal realised 100k earlier this week and another very close relative 46k .
The horse who finished 4th in Six first race won this week.
Captain quint 12.30Newc.
Malakhna 1.55 newb.
Haven't done too much research this week as like most people know, I've been bed ridden all week with whatever bug that's been going round (at least I've been able to watch the football to keep me occupied!) Nap today is kapcorse (Newbury 13:20)
Senior Citizen 1.20 Newbury is the nap,well done yesterdays winners.
Just an hour in the evening analysing the Hennessy does not feel like a reduction in the standards offered by Tangovictoriaindia.
I have just spent one minute analysing that Hennessy and then put a place bet as far down as I can on Potterman because of that extra encouragement from Tangovictoriaindia.
I know Potterman mainly through a couple of losing bets and thought I was mad to consider him today but thought he could plod up to 6th without troubling the Commentators but may return your stake.
It is nice to know I have not gone too far off off Piste.
My nap is actually in the 14.50. Gowran Park. A Mere Bagatelle. e.w.
"Analysing the Hennessy is one of my favourite pastimes, on which I often spend hours."
Your legendary analysis of every runner in 2018 saw you identify (in the Guardian) Sizing Tennessee as the likely winner.
Good luck!
Have just lost the best part of 2 hrs of my life watching Dimgate revert to type after getting the brown trousers about Iran getting 2 late ones .
I've just watched Stones play walking pointing footy with a passing sideways and backwards precision that augurs well when he's my age playing it in the pub car park with the rest of my fossil mates .
It must be Fodens dafter haircut that gets him dumped for Saka who spent more time helping Trippier not to get over the frightening halfway line with Gareth screaming hold ,hold ,hold every time a forward pass looked on.