Not that it makes a scrap of difference but just typical of my luck. My no 1 Derby selection was the only one I fancied today and all my £1,000 was going on him today. Then the deluge of rain we had here (and understood it was the same over there) made me chicken out and went for a load of no hopers instead and just left £200 on the fav. Just got in to see the race and then learn that Ascot missed the rain. Now await stewards enquiry result
Having gone 0-6 on the first two days, can I claim racial trauma as I am white, privileged and light-walleted? 5:00 Raadobarg £400 win
As I like the favourite in the last and it is short in the betting (has been backed) because it comes from the Haggas’ barn, I am hoping that Mark Johnston can have a double today with two different jockeys: come on Franny!!! 5:35 Soapy Stevens £300 each way
For tomorrow. 3:05 - Belloccio £200 Win 3:40 - Dilligent Harry £200 Win 5:00 - Far Hope £200 Win 5:35 - Tyson Fury £200 Win 6:10 - Dense Star £200 Win
Not one of us have had a return on every day. Bustino, red and Steveo have the distinction of having a return on 2 of the 3 days so far, and we have 8 showing a profit, 5 already guaranteed a profit at the meeting. Well done
Friday 14,30 Prettiest 100 win 15,05 Gloucestershire 100 e/w 15,40 Suesa 150 win 17,00 Belief 100 e/w 17,35 Valyrian Steel 100 e/w 18,10 Boomshalaa 150 win