Sunday Selections from #Cartmel #Uttoxeter

14:25 Uttoxeter 30 Jun 2024 

Bet365 Handicap Chase

Sir Tivo 0.5pt EW 40 /1 (4 places B365) – There are a few in here starting to look well handicapped including the Dan Skelton trained Frere D’Armes and the veteran of the group Cracking Destiny but they may just have more questions to answer than the selection. The Skelton horse is the class horse in the race but has been very difficult to get to grips with over the last 12 months and comes here having had a wind op and wearing first time blinkers. Both of which could put him right today but equally there is plenty of risk attached. The selection is now back on his last winning mark and offers more security at the prices and with 4 places available. He went very close here at this time last year over CD when narrowly denied by Al Zarqaan but they meet again today with the selection some 9lb better off at the weights. Excuses can be made for the last 2 runs and if back on song today should go close for a yard that have a near 30% strike rate at the track in the last 12 months.

15:00 Uttoxeter 30 Jun 2024 

Bet365 Summer Cup Handicap Chase

Whistleinthedark 0.5pt EW 20/1 (4 places B365) – Spent most of last season running above this level after rattling off a quick fire hat trick earlier in the year. Acquitted himself pretty well in some very decent company including in the Scottish National before disappointing on his latest run. Back up in trip today however and has fallen to a mark that is 4lb below his last winning one and with conditions looking ideal has few excuses and ought to go close in this company.

16:10 Uttoxeter 30 Jun 2024 

Best Odds Guaranteed At Bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Stans The Man 0.5pt EW 16/1 (4 places Will Hill) – Has failed to finish on all 3 of his last outings but excuses could be found for each of them and he makes his return from wind surgery a potentially very well handicapped sort that could well have snuck under the radar here. A couple of his runs from last season have him easily sitting around 10lb higher than the current mark and this lightly races 7 yo could still have scope for improvement too. Has been hooded and wears the tongue tie on return from the surgery so comes with obvious risks attached but on a going day he makes a mockery of this mark in this company.

16:20 Cartmel 30 Jun 2024

Old Park Wood Handicap Chase

Gouet Des Bruyeres 0.5pt EW 33/1 – Potentially very well handicapped on form from around this time last year when with his previous yard. Has a win off a mark of 92 and a couple of decent placed efforts from a mark of 98 last May. Has run with credit under less than ideal conditions in both starts for this yard and better can be expected with conditions now looking ideal. Goes well fresh so the time off the track should be no issue and runs from 85 today so is certainly weighted to do better.

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0.25pt EW Yankee on above 4 runners.

Saturday Selections from #Chester #Newcastle

15:00 Chester 29 Jun 2024 

Manor Car Hire Handicap

Paws For Thought 1pt win only 14/1 – A 3 times winner here at the Roodee who is starting to look well treated again. Steps back up in trip to what would appear to be his minimum required and is now sitting 4lb below his last winning mark. A reproduction of that form would comfortably be enough here today. Won’t want the ground to be too quick and hopefully there will be enough good left in there.

16:10 Chester 29 Jun 2024 

Jam Shed Handicap

Dovena 1pt EW 28/1 – Made a solid start for her new yard back in September when narrowly denied by a subsequent winner who is now keeping much better company. has been off the pace and looking in need of the run on her last two starts and hopefully these runs have put her right for what will be a first attempt over this longer trip. Certainly bred to get the extra yardage but does have a bit to prove. On best form is well weighted however and with a good 5lb claimer in the saddle she could be one to side with today. Loves the fast ground and the yard do well with the handful of flat runners they have, 2 wins and 4 placed from 10 flat turf runners in the last 12 months for a 60% place strike.

16:50 Newcastle 29 Jun 2024 

Pertemps Handicap

Winter Reprise 1pt win 18/1 – Finished 4th in this race 2 years back from a 12lb higher mark than he gets in off today. Has changed yards since however and had a 526 day break in between but has improved in all 3 of his starts for the new yard and most recently went close in behind a subsequent winner. Looks very well handicapped on that previous run here in a race that worked out very well afterwards and has started to come good again for the new yard who are bang in form. Interesting that he runs for same connections and they have returned for another crack at this and also that they have kept the faith.

17:25 Newcastle 29 Jun 2024 

Pertemps Education Network Handicap

No Recollection 0.5pt EW 40/1 (4 places general) – Has gone well enough in two runs here for the yard to tempt me into a small EW play with 4 places widely available. This race looks deeper and the favourite is a worthy one but the selection doesn’t have a lot to find with a few of these and is weighted to reverse form with a couple of them too so given the yards recent rich form he could well surprise here.

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0.25pt EW Yankee on above 4 selections

Royal Ascot Day 5 Selections

14:30 Ascot 22 Jun 2024 

Chesham Stakes

Pentle Bay 1pt win only 8/1 – Can only improve for being stepped up in trip here and of the limited form we have to work with here, his looks to be of a fair level. The horse that finished 4th in his debut race was not beaten far in the Windsor Castle Stakes from the wrong side of the draw and actually finished 1st of those that didn’t race near side. Yard are bang in form with a 34% strike rate in the last 14 days and have already struck at this years festival.

15:05 Ascot 22 Jun 2024  

Hardwicke Stakes

Elegant Man 0.5pt EW 40/1 – Its very difficult to look beyond the favourite Continuous here and given that the selection was comfortably beaten behind him last time out some might thing I’m crazy giving this one a second look. He certainly has a couple of questions to answer but if doing so could improve markedly on his last run putting him much closer here. The longer trip should bring out more and in fact his best run today was over this trip on just his second run behind the superstar horse that is Rebel Romance. Breeding suggests that the quicker ground will also be to his liking and at the price, just grabbing a place will out pay the favourite winning quite handsomely.

15:45 Ascot 22 Jun 2024  

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Swingalong 0.5pt EW 16/1 (4 places W/Hill) – Looked a very rusty version of herself when beaten by Mill Stream and a few others here last time out following a 207 day lay off. Prior to that she looked to be a very progressive sort and with that run under her belt and like so many of Karl Burke’s runners better can be expected for the reappearance. With 4 places available it would be silly not to take advantage so EW is the play but we feel this is a race she could very well go on and win. She has gone well here previously and was 3rd in last years G1 commonwealth Cup.

16:25 Ascot 22 Jun 2024  

Jersey Stakes

Task Force 1pt win only 7/1 + Pearls and Rubies 0.5pt EW 66/1 – Task force if able to settle will be entitle to come on in spades given that his run in the 2000 Guineas came following 217 days off the track and having had wind surgery prior to racing. He sweated up quite badly before the race and the experience alone should bring him on plenty. Was not on the right side of the draw that day either and doesn’t have a lot to find with the top two in the market if anything. Has the most scope for improvement and wouldn’t need much. Pearls And Rubies was a very smart 2yo and finished 2nd on his last run as a 2yo in the Cheveley Park behind Porta Fortuna who won the Coronation Stakes on Friday. Reappeared with a very poor performance which can sometimes be the case with AOB runners but write them off at your peril, just look at City Of Troy.

16:25 Ascot 22 Jun 2024  

Jersey Stakes

Harry Three 1pt win only 8/1 – Returned to action from 630 days off with a very positive run in a listed event and this once Group 1 performer has eased to a mark that could work now back in handicap company. He looked a little rusty last time out and with that run under his belt can kick on here from what looks a great draw. Ryan Moore is back in the saddle and he is 2/2 on the horse, he also carries a 34% strike rate for the yard overall and is 3 from 4 for them in the last 12 months.

17:40 Ascot 22 Jun 2024  

Golden Gates Stakes

Arabic Legend 0.5pt EW 25/1 – Was soundly beaten last time out in the Derby Trial at Lingfield but that race has since produced a Listed winner, the Queens Vase winner and the runner up in this years Derby so its fair to say the water was pretty choppy that day. Didn’t seem to quite get home over the trip that day and this drop back to 10f will be a big positive, with the quicker ground also looking ideal. His opening mark will require a career best but its in there and he has no excuses today.

18:15 Ascot 22 Jun 2024  

Queen Alexandra Stakes

Tashkan 1pt win only 9/1 – Outside of Trueshan this one has easily the best levels of form achieved by a country mile over this field and on some of his form from early last year you’d have said he was past his best. His run in the Cesarewitch to finish 3rd however laughs in the face of such nonsense and if in the same form on his return to action will be a major player today. He has gone well fresh in the past and whilst not ideal the quicker ground will not put him off. Has less questions to answer than the favourite who is worth taking on here.

Multiples

0.1pt EW 7 fold on above 6 selections

0.25pt Trixie – Pentle Bay/ Harry Three/ Task Force

0.25pt EW trixie – Swingalong/ Arabic Legend/ Elegant Man

Midweek Selection From #Nottingham

18:50 Nottingham 19 Jun 2024

Dont Miss Fiver Friday Raceday 19th July ‘Confined’ Handicap

Miss Brazen 1pt win only 10/1 – Very well handicapped on form as recent as last August when she was competing in class 3 events from a mark of 82. Made a pleasing return to action in April but failed to follow it up last time out. Can be forgiven that blip and we are able to look past this now she drops in grade to a class 5 for the first time since her last win and does so from 1lb below that winning mark, and some 8lb below last seasons highest. She is 2 wins and 1 placed effort from 4 in this grade and looks overpriced.

Saturday Selections from #Bath

15:30 Bath 15 Jun 2024 

Unitary Engineering Handicap

Second Collection 0.5pt EW 20/1 (4 places b365) – Didn’t offer too much encouragement last time out but would be entitled to come on for that reappearance and on the best of last years form is very well treated. Wont want it to get too soft so hopefully most of the rain forecast misses and doesn’t get into the ground last win on turf was almost 2 years ago but did come from a 15lb higher mark and gets a massive 7lb taken off here too by the talented Jack Doughty. Race doesn’t look too deep and with the yard amongst the winners it wouldn’t be too big a surprise if this one bounces back.

15:55 Chester 15 Jun 2024 

Precision Facades Handicap

Wind Your Neck In 1pt win only 10/1 – Was doing his best work late on when stepped up to tackle 12f for the first time in testing conditions at Newmarket back in November and could have more to offer still now stepped up in trip again. Enjoys a bit of give under foot so will be hoping that the rain comes in time. Still fairly lightly raced and completely unexposed over this new trip. Richard Kingscote does well for these connections and boasts a 23% strike rate in their colours with an impressive LSP of +33.

16:30 Chester 15 Jun 2024 

Edinburgh Gin Classic Handicap

Hyperfocus 0.5pt EW 50/1 (4 places b365) – Well down the field in both starts this term but despite his age, he remains a very well handicapped horse on form as recent as this time last year. Places twice here last term from marks of 95 + 91 and will go here from a mark of 82. Needs to bounce back and may have lost a yard but would be very foolish to write off at a very generous price. Was still going well as recently as October and takes a big drop in class here. From 7 runs in Class 4 company he has won 3 times and placed on 3 other occasions.

18:18 Leicester 15 Jun 2024

Jewel Of Wine – La Joya Gran Reserva Handicap

Flight Of Angels 1pt win only 7/1 – Another who needs to get back on track but has been found a good opportunity here in what looks a weak race. As a result of 3 below par runs this term he has fallen down the weights and sits 8lb below his last winning mark which came in June last year. K Stott takes over in the saddle for the in form yard and he is 4 wins and 3 placed from 18 for the yard in the last 12 months for a 22% strike with an LSP of +17.

Multiples

0.25pt Trixie – Flight Of Angels/ Wind Your Neck In/ Second Collection

Monday selections from #

17:10 Lingfield 10 Jun 2024 

AK Bets Big Prices US Open Handicap

Embarked 1pt win only 4/1 – Runner up behind a red hot improver last time out and is allowed to run here from the same mark. Gets the blinkers reapplied that he has worn for both wins to date and comes into this with the yard amongst the winners.

20:40 Windsor 10 Jun 2024 

Amdocs Amazing Handicap

On The Right Track 0.5pt EW 50/1 – Has looked in need of the run in both outings this year and as a result comes into this sitting on the mark which he won from 12 months ago. A return to quicker ground could also help and whilst up against it from a win perspective could run into a place at huge odds. D Day Arvaleenreeva looks the one to beat but on a previous head to head he only has a couple of lbs to find with that rival.

16:20 Carlisle 10 Jun 2024

racingtv.com Handicap

Concert Boy 1pt win only 11/1 – Despite only managing 1 win in 22 runs this one could have more to offer now dropping back in trip. Put in a much improved run last time out and this shorter trip on quick ground looks ideal. Potentially very well treated here on some of his turf form from last year including a decent run to finish 2nd over this trip on good to firm at Haydock 12 moths ago from a 14lb higher mark.

20:30 Pontefract 10 Jun 2024

Bill Carrigill Memorial Handicap

Masque Of Anarchy 1pt win only 5/1 – A winner over CD from a 9lb higher mark around this time last year and with the 5lb claim included here will run from 14lb below that mark. Has run well in two races since returning from a break and the yard are just starting to get into top gear so a big run can be expected.

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0.25pt Trixie on above 3 win selections

Saturday Selections from #Chepsow #Beverley #Haydock #Catterick

19:00 Chepstow 08 Jun 2024 

Vickers.Bet Handicap

Assessment 1pt win only 12/1 – Needs to turn a corner and rediscover some of the form that was shown in the hands of Sir Michael Stoute. Still very lightly raced however and ought to be capable of more than what he has shown in his 3 runs for these new connections. Has fallen to a very tempting mark and is hooded for the first time today which could help to spark the revival. Steps back up in trip today on quicker ground, both of which should aide the cause. Hollie Doyle rides this track well and boasts a 38% strike rate here in the last 12 months with a LSP of +25. Yard sends just the one runner.

19:30 Chepstow 08 Jun 2024 

Michael Maine Memorial Handicap

Vape 1pt win only 14/1 – CD winner from 7lb higher last May and went on to run close off a mark of 72 afterwards on quicker ground like he will experience today. That puts to bed any fear over ground. Season somewhat tailed out and he now finds himself going from just 62 on a return from 5 months off. Yards current form could be off-putting but they were amongst the winners just 3 weeks ago so that concern is eased too. Well handicapped, gets conditions to suit, CD winner and looks the pick of the yards two runners on jockey bookings so plenty in favour if fit from the break.

15:15 Beverley 08 Jun 2024

bet365 Handicap

Yoshimi 1pt win only 18/1 – Below par in two runs this term but gets everything coming in his favour here and arrives with his yard in excellent form. Last 3 turf wins have come on good to firm over 7f. Sits just 1lb above his last winning mark and gets the blinkers reapplied for this today. Will have no excuses from the wide stall that provides its fair share of winners and has already started to see some money coming in.

16:30 Catterick 08 Jun 2024

ETS UK Limited 40th Anniversary Handicap

Weigh Anchor 0.5pt EW 33/1 (4 places B365) – Very much a wildcard selection and has clearly given connections a few headaches. Most likely bred to make a chaser in time but things clearly haven’t gone to plan and returns to the flat most likely for a pipe opener but has the potential to cause upset. Runner up on his last 3 runs on the flat, ground will be no issue and is sure to appreciate the slightly longer trip under this code. Allowed to make her handicap debut in this code from a very tempting mark and following the wind op before her last race could have something to offer.

14:25 Haydock 08 Jun 2024

Betfred ‘Play Fred’s 5 Million’ Handicap

Knightswood 1pt win only 5/1 – Highly likely to get a race run to suit with his stablemate looking almost certain to be in here as the pacemaker. Still likely to have some improvement and we could see that today from a mark that still looks a little light on best form. Gets ideal conditions and will be finishing late over his ideal trip.

16:45 Haydock 08 Jun 2024

Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ Reverence Handicap

Tough Enough 1pt win only 12/1 – Lightly raced progressive sort who won on his return to action last year around this time. Trip and conditions look ideal and if far less exposed than some of these. C Lee is 7 wins and 4 placed from 18 for a 39% strike for this yard in the last 12 months which gives us a boost as he takes over for his first ride on this one.

Multiples

0.25pt EW 6 fold on above 6 selections

0.25pt Super Yankee on above 5 win selections

Friday Selections from #Bath #Brighton #Goodwood #Haydock #Thirsk

18:45 Bath 07 Jun 2024 

Betting.bet Live Racing Results Handicap

Buddy’s Beauty 1pt win only 13/2 – 13lb higher than her latest win last June and making her return to action following 297 days off the track so has to have improved over the break. Still very lightly raced however and looked very progressive last term. Finished the season with a very close 2nd from just 3lb lower and finished behind one that has won from a 7lb higher mark since so on that form without the possible improvement does not look harshly treated for her return. Rhys Clutterbuck gets on very well with her 2 wins and 1 place from 3 runs together. He also does well for these connections in general and will be riding with a lot of confidence given his 25% strike rate in the last 14 days.

20:25 Bath 07 Jun 2024 

Betting.bet New Betting Sites Handicap

Sir Laurence Graff 0.5pt EW 33/1 – This once promising 4yo was given and opening handicap mark of 85 for John Gosden around 18 months ago and ran arguably his best race from that very same mark on his yard debut last July. Following a failed spell on the AW over the winter he makes his return to turf with ideal conditions judged on that race from a 28lb lower mark of just 57. Still only 4 years old and could well bounce back returning to turf following a break.

18:58 Haydock 07 Jun 2024

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Master Dandy 1pt win only 11/1 – Only modest form in 5 runs but will be open to plenty of improvement this term. Drops back in trip and with slightly better conditions under foot, both of which will suit and was not disgraced last time out despite the wrong trip and coming off a 3 month break. Mark doesn’t look overly generous but he should certainly be picking up a race of this magnitude soon. Yard have been amongst the winners this week and this one can add to their tally.

16:40 Thirsk 07 Jun 2024

Vickers.Bet Independent Family-Owned Bookmaker Handicap

Atomise 1pt win only 6/1 – Runner up behind the reopposing stablemate Lord Abama on his reappearance 3 weeks ago and Connor Beasley opts to keep the ride despite looking to have the option on either this time around. Looks to be a good few lbs well in on the best of her form from last term and could still be open to some improvement. Drawn well.

14:18 Market Rasen 07 Jun 2024

Linear By Symphony Handicap Chase

Moves Like Monty 1pt win only 9/1 – Bred for chasing and despite being sent out over completely the wrong trip on Chase debut he put in a much improved performance. Steps up markedly in trip and switches to the yards preferred track with Adam Wedge on board who does very well for this yard.

Multiple

0.25pt Yankee on above 4 win selections

0.25pt EW 5 fold on above 5 selections

3 from #NewtonAbbot

14:10 Newton Abbot 05 Jun 2024 

Newton Abbot Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Chase

Langley Hundred 0.5pt EW 18/1 (4 places B365) – Made a very promising start over the bigger obstacles back in November but has failed to build on that in 3 starts since. Has had wind surgery since his last race however so a chance is taken that will put him back to his best and if that is the case then he will be a good 8-10lb well in here off the back of that Ludlow race which has worked out well. The yard are 6 wins and 3 placed from 20 runners in the last 12 months for a 30% win strike and a 45% place strike with a LSP of +20 which offers further encouragement.

16:40 Newton Abbot 05 Jun 2024 

Book Our Winning Post Restaurant Handicap Hurdle

Electric Eddy 1pt win only 5/1 – Joined the yard following 3 underwhelming runs over in Ireland and has run with credit in both starts for his new connections. Was a comfortably beaten 4th on yard debut at Exeter in a race where all 3 who finished ahead of him that day going on to win again next time out. Has since run well again in a race that is starting to show signs of decent form and is taken to go closer still here today. Has eased in the weights and gets a further 3lb taken off by Finn Lambert today which makes him look of more interest. Bred for these quicker conditions too.

17:15 Newton Abbot 05 Jun 2024 

Book Our Winning Post Restaurant Handicap Hurdle

Miss Marette 1pt win only 16/1 – Has clearly not been straightforward having run only 5 times in almost 2 years and has been inconsistent over that period. Has a couple of runs in there however that prove the ability is there and should she turn up today in the right mood will go close at a good price. Latest race can be forgiven as it was off the back of a wind op and almost certainly on much deeper ground than preferred. Well that wont be the case today and with Bryan Carver back in the saddle who rode her for her sole win to date an improved performance can be expected.

0.25pt Trixie on above 3 selection

Wednesday selections from #Nottingham #Ripon

15:27 Nottingham 05 Jun 2024

Don’t Miss Fiver Friday Raceday 19th July Handicap

Lady Dreamer 1pt win only 10/1 – Best performances have come over this trip and with fast ground underfoot, this includes his most recent run when not beaten far in a competitive race which has turned out winners since. This can be considered a step down in class from that race and he has been eased slightly in the weights too. Still open to plenty of improvement and comes here with his yard in form. Yards record here is a good one with 5 wins from 16 runners for a 31% strike.

15:57 Nottingham 05 Jun 2024

Experience Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Single 1pt win only 9/1 – Was not beaten far in this race last term from 2lb higher and that race turned out to be a pretty strong one. Returns to action from 10 months off the track but does so with the yard going well and went well fresh last year in arguable a much better race than this. Goes very well on quicker ground but remains versatile and this looks to be her optimum trip. David Probert is 10 wins from 39 runs for a 26% strike with a LSP of +29.

16:57 Nottingham 05 Jun 2024

Host Your Conference At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Pledge Of Honour 1pt win only 16/1 – On a long losing run and could well be in need of the run but neither of those things can take away from how well handicapped this one is on his form from last year. Was runner up twice over similar trips and conditions last June from a 14lb higher mark and this race would certainly be considered a big drop in class from his previous turf form. Liam Keniry is 3 from 8 riding for the yard in the last 12 months.

19:25 Ripon 05 Jun 2024 

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

Princess Niyla 0.5pt EW 28/1 – Took a big step back in the right direction last time out at Thirsk when not beaten far from the wrong side of the draw in a very competitive race. Will need to improve again and she could well do with conditions looking to have come good for this lightly raced filly. Placed off a 12lb higher mark last term for her previous yard and should have more to offer in this sphere.

Multiple

0.25 Pt Trixie on above 3 win selections