Thursday May 11th 2023

When the Fun Stops, Stop . . .

That's certainly how I'm feeling after a bruising encounter with William Hill. After I made a complaint on 23 April they dealt with it inadequately at a lower level but unsatisfactorily. When a supervisor finally conceded my point he then told a blatant lie which was so easy to disprove it's almost laughable. Now they are blocking me.

So they are correct that when it's no fun betting with William Hill it's time to stop.

Eurovison anyone? Ukraine even massive odds on was a good bet last time.

I've just bet Ukraine EW as 11/1 seems OK. and Croatia and Moldova as they were fun!

Doyens de ante won at 15 to 8

Dark Pine EW Nap 2nd 25/1

Dark Pine 15:45 Chester EW Nap

Sticking to my guns in not betting at Chester. It's possible i may have had a winner there in the past 40 odd years but I doubt it.

Bold Territories in the 20:45 at Thirsk.

Jack of clubs. 6.10. Thirsk.

Alder 2.40Ch.

Doyens De Ante Huntingdon 16.30 - was taken out of a race last night to run in this so must have half a chance.

Really struggling to find a decent priced runner today - and after looking through Chester, was not excited by other meetings today either! It's not fancied, but I'll try:

True Statesman nap 2.05 Ch

Positives: only course winner in the field, which was best performance, yard going fine, and Ryan Moore on board at Chester. A tiny bet (25/1) doubled with Look Out Louis, another with a great record at Chester.

I am a bit mystified by No Nay Never's stallion fee - 175,00 Euros!

In 2016/2017 it was 17.500, and I don't see much evidence from sales, or progeny to justify the price. I get that the US/Scat Daddy line may make him a good mix with european bloodstock, but really? 175,000?

Is it just Coolmore paying themselves this kind of money?!

Yeoman - 20.10 Thirsk

Big questions need to be answered. Has the Haggas' horsebox broken down? Only 2 runners in the last week; did they have to hitch a ride with S O Else? One won so maybe they just want an enviable strike rate. I like Hamish if only for the name but

Nap Chester 1330 Lihou

Haley knows she has to fire this one out like Holly and command the fresh ground. What could possibly go wrong?

Demillion - 16.55 Chester

NAP Harry's Bar 1.30 Chester.

Chester 2.05 - Theoryofeverything

Ratoute Yutty 3.25 Huntingdon is the nap,well done yesterdays winners.

The 3td time in a row napping Je T'ai Porte to no avail in the 16.45 at Clonmel.

I am meant to be proficient in French (oh, the homework) but am still not sure it translates as 'I have carried you' (possible pregnancy issue) or 'I have been a gate to you'