Review of the day

There was no joy with todays tips, despite a couple of them being very well backed…

The money had already come for Berea Boru this morning – but like fellow tip, Russe Blanc, he never really featured in the Eider chase and was pulled up.

The race was won in gritty fashion, by Mysteree – who was at least, a Fair bet…

Apple of Our Eye was incredibly well backed in the opener at Kempton.

He was a general 25/1 shot this morning – but went off at just 10/1.

Normally such support precedes a good run – and it did to a point.

He came there cantering, approaching the third last (touched 3.5 in running) – but then stopped as if shot.

I suspect something physical isn’t quite right with him…

The only other tip on the day was Ballyculla.
He ran a fair race at Chepstow, without ever really looking likely to win.

That honour went to Gayebury, who was one of those on my short-list – and another Fair bet…

In terms of the Mentions: then Evening Hush finished second at Kempton, as I suspected she might.
However, it wasn’t Charli Parcs who beat her !

I was a little surprised that she didn’t get a more aggressive ride - and maybe she wasn’t in love with the quickish ground – but with the favourite out of the race, I would have expected her to win.

That said, at least anyone who backed her EW, got their money back…

I did the right thing leaving the Betbright chase alone – I don’t think I would have got the winner, Pilgrims Bay, with 10 picks in the race !

Despite having been backed early Ballycoe came in for further support in the handicap chase – but he could only finish third, and with no apparent excuse.

No support materialised for The Ramblin Kid at Newcastle – and he was never sighted.
He’ll likely come on for the run.

Finally, Baie des Iles was hassled for the lead throughout, by Thunder and Roses.
The latter eventually won their personal dual – but then had nothing left to fend off Pleasant Company, when he attacked after the last.

TVB.