> batezee wrote:

>> There`s racing at all points of the compass today and some really good
>> and interesting cards...not sure of another 33-1 but here goes
>>
>> York
>>
>> 1.40 DISPOL KATIE not an obvious choice from an unfashionable stable but
>> sahe has won both her races well.staying on in both of them.An
>> interersting trial for the Queen Mary hopefuls.
>>
>> 2.10 AS difficult as a h`cap gets.WATAMU has improved hand over fist and
>> the H`capper hasn`t let that go unnoticed,still good enough despite top
>> weight to be concerned in the finish,as has BIRKSIDE the bottom
>> weight,who won well lto has a claimer(7lb) so gets 2 stone more or less
>> from the top.
>>
>> 2.40 Love to see Sergeant Cecil win again but to me HONOLULU represent a
>> bit of class,although beaten it was never far and in the very best of
>> company,the price may be a bit on the short side for me and YOUNG MICK
>> could be a nice ew bet,sure to come on for his first run.
>>
>> Aintree
>>
>> 6.30 BODOLENKA caught my eye going over hurdles for the first time and
>> has only the Fav to beat imo
>>
>> 8.45 SON OF FLICKA won on debut over 1m 5f and this could be the ideal
>> trip for him.
>>
>> Hamilton
>>
>> 8.35 TURBO LINN makes her seasonal debut here over 1m 4f which is a
>> better trip than the 3f further over which she finally lost her unbeaten
>> tag.
>>
>> Newbury
>>
>> 3.55 ALLIED POWERS goes for the Hattrick here,but again price may be a
>> bit short.
>>
>> good luck to all

>
> Only really taken a look at York today briefly...
>
> 1:40
>
> I like an outsider here in CLUMBER PLACE. Bred by Compton Place out of a
> Roberto mare she is one of the most likely to be really effective at this
> trip and the trainer rates her a classy filly. Made all to score last time
> and although this looks tougher, a lot of them have to improve. 25/1 looks
> very big and worth an e/w poke. The other that looks big is LISBURN who
> was only a length behind Dispol Katie last time yet is 3 times the price
> today. 25/1 is also big for the Bahamian Bounty filly who again is bred
> for pure speed.
>
> 2:10
>
> If Stoute has improved Sugar Ray this season as much as he usually does
> then he could prove tough to beat but PIPPA GREENE had his measure last
> season and is equally unexposed. Paul Cole has been amongst the winners
> lately and being by Galileo out of a Darshaan mare he is certainly bred to
> be decent and effective at this trip. 9/1 looks a fair bet.
> For an outsider, you could look to Pevensey, stable in form and only 1lb
> higher than when winning at Royal Ascot last year but out of sorts at the
> moment. WING COLLAR may be worth another chance after a tame effort last
> time when I fancied him for the Chester Cup, course winner and possibly
> one of the best bred in the field and at 16/1 worth an e/w bet.
>
> 2:40
>
> Only one horse for me here on breeding, ROYAL AND REGAL who won well in
> the John Porter last time. Is the best bred in the field but by Sadler's
> Wells there is a slight worry about his effectiveness on a fast surface.
> Can't believe he is not favourite especially after his win in the Jockey
> Club last season making him the clear form choice and the 3/1 is decent
> value.
>
> 3:10
>
> One horse stands out for me here on breeding. MUSICAL BAR is a half-sister
> to Finsceal Beo and I think her price is very generous indeed. Won her
> maiden in style and 2nd has run well since, she has he benefit of a recent
> run and by Barathea out of a Royal Academy mare she will excel at this
> mile trip. Nap of the day for me, 9/2 a fantastic price.
>
> 3:45
>
> Wide-open race. Marvelous Value won really well last time but has a big
> hike and faster ground to overcome so I 'just' prefer LESSON IN HUMILITY
> at twice the odds and may just settle for a small e/w at 10/1 in a trappy
> race. Northern Bolt and Hamish McGonagall are two others bred to be
> sprinters.
>
> 4:20
>
> WYATT EARP won this last year from a 2lb higher mark and has been prepped
> for this again so must have a big chance. 4/1 is a bit skinny but he is
> arguably the best-bred 6f runner in the field being my Piccolo out of an
> Absalom mare. Could prove tough to beat from a low draw. Buachaill Dona
> was placed in this last year on his debut but will be fitter this time and
> has to go close but the main danger is likely to be Damika who is another
> Namid colt but is in slightly better form than the Nicholls runner and at
> 7/1 could be worth a cover bet. One at a big price is ZOMERLUST at 33/1
> who has the visor back on. He last won back here over c&d last July from a
> 4lb higher mark and the trainer is now bang in form.
>
> 4:55
>
> Don't fancy much here, on breeding I have it down to Benedict Spirit 12/1,
> Laterly 11/2 and Pondapie 16/1 so I may just have a small dutching bet.
>
> The only other runner I like today is in the 4:10 at Newmarket, the Cecil
> filly SINGLE VOTE at around 7/2. By Pivotal out of a Singspiel mare she
> stands out on breeding and 7/2 is a decent price.
>
> Good Luck all