Gaz the only one to defy the jinx I must have hit you with in mentioning how well everything was going. Gaz's 10/3 winner was his 4th of the week - very well done. If I've left anyone out, I apologise; please leave a message on this thread and I'll update.
Sparks Fly won at 5/2
Sauterene 2nd at 20/1
Ayr 4.50 - Shahbaz
I had the Immense pleasure of watching Ryan Moore at Sandown over the weekend. Some of his riding was sublime. His handling of Kylian and Paddington might have got the headlines, but his stewardship of Starlore on Friday was something altogether more remarkable. This regally bred colt was squealing and rearing in the pre-parade ring and giving his handler a right old time of it. Starlore’s obviously got a huge opinion of himself, and he wasn’t at all happy about being ridden down to the start. I’d backed him earlier in the day but after viewing his anti-social antics up close I was on the verge of tearing up my coupon. He certainly met his match though.
Moore humoured, cajoled, and ultimately asserted his authority over his recalcitrant partner to the extent that he appeared to follow Moore’s every instruction to the letter. He broke well, found decent cover, and started to motor between the 1 & 2 poles. It was a brilliantly timed finishing burst to hold off the favourite from the Charlie Appleby yard and a decent looking newcomer of Hannon’s. The actual ride was as close to perfection as I think I’ve ever seen.
NAP Eve Moneypenny, 3.10 Sligo.
Eastern charm won 5/4.
Darker 15:40 Ayr Ew Nap
Assuming Mr. Murphy doesn't suffer from too badly from jet lag, Chaldean in the 14:50 at Deauville.
As disappointing as Guardian TH has become regarding BTL comments, imagine being a golf fan.and having an article suggesting that Henrick Stenson should be brought back as the Ryder Cup captain and no BTL comments allowed.
Chan 1450 Hi Royal
Seems a big price considering he's a front runner, perhaps vying for the front with Chaldean, but I reckon he has just not lasted out in his guineas runs, so this could be ideal. Surely a knocking bet to 4 places.
I'm sorely tempted to stick with Rocambolas who did me a favour last Monday but I see David has made it his selection so I'll look elsewhere. As I'll soon be knocking up a large G&T to drink while watching England try and win a cricket match, Gincident in the 16.50 at Ayr seems an appropriate nap.
Eastern charm 2.45C.
Shahbaz - 16.50 Ayr
Not much of a price but...
Sparks Fly 4.50A nap
Rocambulus MR 16.05
Ew nap. Sauterne. Deauville 2.50.
Well done Gaz.
Will give High Royal another chance... nap 14.50 Deauville
Tilsitt 4.15 Ayr is the nap, well done yesterday Gazp.
4pm deauville siam paragon is nap
I like to took at the Highest rated European Race first and that is the Prix Jean Prat at 14.50. Deauville.
I think I have backed 5 Horses in that Race already.
I am wary of cognitive biases but this has been won by both Too Darn Hot and Pinatabo