Review of the day

It ended up a bit of a nothing day, so far as the tips were concerned.

That was thanks to Yala Enki, whose win at Kelso, covered the stakes on the days more speculative tips…

As I’m sure one or two of you realised, it was a late decision to put him up.

His price was shorter than I would have liked – but I did very much think he was the one to beat – and that’s how it turned out…

In truth, it should probably have been a good day for the tips, as Will o’the West was travelling like a winner, when falling at the fourth last at Bangor.

It was too far out to be adamant – but I suspect he would have taken the beating.

That said, the hurdles are there to be jumped…

The 2 tips at Newbury didn’t fare quite so well:

There was good market support for Ganbei in the opener, which gave me cause for hope – but he looked a little out of his depth.

He still ran better than Castafiore, who was in trouble early in her race and pulled up before the third last.

There must be a chance that she again bled.

The frustrating thing with that race, was that it was won by Deauville Crystal.

She was my start point when I looked at it – but I thought she would struggle to beat Castafiore.
Ofcourse, that assumed the last name would actually complete the race !

There was no joy for any of the days Mentions:
Gurkha Brave ran (and drifted pre-race !) like a horse who needed the outing. That being the case, I’m not sure why they travelled such a distance with him.

At Kelso, Teo Vivo ran like a horse who has reached his handicap ceiling: whilst Knockara Beau ran like a horse in need of retirement ! (and that was duly announced, after the race).

The eye catchers were a little unlucky not to get a full house, with Forest des Aigles and Imperial Presence both winning and therefore compensating for the fall of Will o’the West.

TVB.