Daily Racing Thread Saturday 21st. January 2017

Saturday's Meetings

Navan
N/H 7 Races 12:30-3:55p.m.
Lingfield
A/W 7 Races 12:50-4:15p.m.
Haydock
N/H 7 Races 12:55-4:20p.m.
Newcastle(E)
A/W 8 Races 5:45-9:15p.m.
Ascot
Abandoned
Taunton
Abandoned

Racecards
At The Races
Racing Post
Sporting Life

Good Luck

 

Providing old girl Mother Nature allows it COSMEAPOLITAN is due to have his 2nd run over timber, of the morrow, at Taunton (4.00). He won satisfactorily at Newbury last month but I guess tomorrow, weather permitting, will tell us a lot, lot, lot, and I do mean lot, lot, lot more. It won’t be easy though as Cosmeapolitan is set to go in an all aged affair (rather than a juvenile heat), he has to carry a 6 lbs penalty for his Newbury win (the only horse in the race who has to do this) and in opposition he’s got potentially decent sorts from the Nicholls, Hobbs, Fry and Skelton barns. Plus, those old rogues, the Pipe’s, throw in Celestial Path (rated as highly as 110 on the level and was pitched into a Grade 1 on his hurdling bow). Sporting Life are forecasting 6/4 re Cosmeapolitan and must say this does not make a great deal of appeal. I do though expect him to win.

At the time of writing 33/1 is still available in one place (generally a 25/1 shot) for the ‘Triumph Hurdle’.

 

You worried that they are putting him into an open age race? Perhaps the Triumph isn't the target?

 

Hastrubal. 12.55 Haydock.

 

8 45 Newcastle Leticonsbebygones 7/1 -- form of last race working out like a dream , four next time out winners , stable in form , jockey very good claimer -- oh and Kylemore Lough at ascot 5/2 - singles and a double for me

 

Today's meeting at Ascot was called off, inspection planned at Taunton for 9.30

 

Taunton gone now too.

 

Looks bleak for tomorrow's racing too, let's hope it warms up for next weekend. We might get a 8 race card at Cheltenham!!

Come on then folk, how do we make a profit at Haydock?

 

There's talk of it being a 9 race card next week, Nass, with the addition of the Cross-country race held over from November & now the likely re-routing of The Clarence House

 

Tizzard unleashes Alary in a handicap off 162, which if he defies would make him very interesting in any staying chase! Wouldn't put anything past Colin this year as he has placed his horses really well. He certainly gets his conditions.

However I can see this going to the bottom weight- VINTAGE CLOUDS off 136 looks absolutely nailed on to run a race. Conditions no problem, stays well, -and in an attritional race the 24lb he receives from the top weight should really be telling.

 

My mates consistent horse Rock Steady runs at Lingfield today(2:35). Its a tough looking handicap but they are expecting that he will keep on improving and be very competitive today. Something like his last 7 races hes not been out the first two, very consistent. The plan today is to sit in behind what will hopefully be a strong pace set by Pinzolo and pick up the pieces at the end. They know Pinzolo made all last time so wont be letting him get too much of a big lead. Rock Steady finishes off his races really well so trying to keep him within striking distance in the last couple of furlongs.

My mate is down at Lingfield today, mostly for Rock Steady but he also has a small interest in Demographic(3:10). Usually goes over hurdles and won a race at Wincanton in November but hasn't really done much since. He probably needs a longer trip but they still thought he could maybe outrun his odds as its not the best of races but with only 7 runners now its hardly even worth an e/w shot. A good run today and could be one to look out for next time.

 

Yep 9 races and starts at noon. Going to be a great day if the weather warms up!!

 

2 00 Lingfield - Raashdy win 14/1

2 35 Lingfield - Cohesion e/w 40/1

 

Has Vintage Clouds been a bit disappointing for you this season? I thought last time he showed a lack of speed and his jumping wasn't as fluid as his stablemate.

He has lots of those 2s in his form, which is a worry for me.

I've had a dabble on Bishops Road who I think has a lot in favour today and can put it up to Alary et al.

 

Oh Mother Nature you cruel mistress! Regular readers hide your disappointment stoically.

 

2.40 HAYDOCK- LAMI SERGE

Absolute certainty in my book! Getting 8lbs from the new one! Who I think hates the track which I know is wiered for a horse who has won 3 times but look at his previus runs! Travelled so smoothly at Cheltenham but could been a case he just didn't want it enough coz you know he stays the 2m4f he won't have to do much moore than he ran that day drop back in trip will be no problem and will be too good for them

 

3.15 HAYDOCK- BRISTOL DE MAI -

This race made for him , he's all about stamina never been out the first 3 chasing won on this card last year ,and ei improve from his run earloer and will give a good run for your money

 

Cosmeapolitan hasn’t got any more upcoming entries, after today’s abandonment, and you do have to wonder if Alan King is running out of time re this one and Cheltenham.

He’s half the price for the ‘Fred Winter’ that he is for the ‘Triumph’ (well at best prices anyway. At general odds there ain’t much in it) but from what I’ve read the stable really, really like Coeur De Lion for that former event.

Really don’t know where they will go now re his NH career. Of course his novice status, beyond this term, has already gone so it’s not like they can even wait a year and aim him at something like the 2018 Supreme.