Reds Racing Tips 20-12

Morning all, 

Mixed results yesterday, the NAP was disappointing, but the third best was an impressive winner. The next best could only managed second against a runaway leader, but still gave a good account and earned some place money. There was also place money for tracker horse Sunshine Corner and he certainly did well enough to retain his place in the tracker.

The three best bets from today are as follows.
First up is Conal as the NAP in the 2.40 at Thurles. This one went in my tracker after winning last time out at Punchestown, winning well under Ruby Walsh on soft ground. Ruby takes the ride again today and although it's a tough task with the likes of Just Cause and Perfect Woman in here, I feel the selection could well go on to win this.

The Next Best comes from the first at Fakenham. Houston Dynimo is in a rich vein of form and although he switches back to hurdles, he'll be running of a lower mark and David Noonan takes another five pounds off. Noonan's a quality jockey and it's no surprise to see that David Pipe has booked him here. Good to soft ground will be no problem, the selection has won on both good and soft ground.

The third best is a bit of a left wing selection in Neworld. I think pretty highly of Richard Hobson and I'm a big fan of another horse in these colours in Valadom. This is a tough race, but I feel there's improvement to come from this one, especially on this sort of ground over a longer trip.

20-12
Lingfield
12.30 Thai Noon 5/6 
1.00 Grand Facile 6/1
1.30 Jeanie's Place 10/1 
2.00 Investissiment 14/1
2.30 Modernism 15/2
3.00 Clovelly Bay 13/2
3.30 Epic Emirates 11/4

Thurles
12.40 Kalico Kalista 9/1
1.10 Bills Official 8/1
1.40 Monbeg Rose 2/1
2.10 Daliyan 13/2
2.40 Conal  3/1 Tracker NAP
3.10 Haymount 9/20
3.40 Merry Night 10/11

Fakenham
12.50 Houston Dynimo 5/2 NB
1.20 Shanandoa  7/1
1.50 Minella Forfitness 8/1
2.20 Neworld 8/1 3B
2.50 Bredon Hill Lad 2/1
3.20 Potters Midnight 10/1

Reds Racing Tips 19-12

Morning all,

Not the greatest fare for a Saturday, but we'll make do. Ascot has a reasonable card on as do Haydock and Fairyhouse. We've got a best bet from each of those three meetings, so lets get straight to it.

The NAP today runs at Ascot in the 1.15. Blue Fashion struggled in Grade One company, but has come second to Faugheen previously and coming in off bottom weight here should have a very good chance of hitting the frame. He has form on softer ground and if he's ready to go after his lay off David Bass may well steer him to victory

The NB comes from Fairyhouse. Sub Lieutenant is a very decent horse, having beaten Milsean (a horse I rate very highly) in similar conditions over hurdles last year. He was beaten in a Grade One chase by No More Heroes, but that's no disgrace and with questions over some of the others, at 5/1 he's a decent bet.

Finally in the 1.30 at Haydock, Arthur's Oak has a good chance. He has form in the conditions, having won in heavy at Exeter previous and also won last time out. If the break hasn't put him off too much from that, he stands a good chance of winning in this field

19-12
Fairyhouse
11.30 Killultagh Vic 4/11 Tracker
12.00 Sub Lieutenant 5/1 NB
12.30 Allblak Des Places 8/15
1.00 Damut 7/2
1.35 Au Quart De Tour 7/4
2.10 Loughmore Lord 11/2
2.45 Mic Milano 9/2
3.20 Bestow 9/1

Newcastle
11.45 Deputy Commander 4/1
12.15 Alto Des Mottes  4/1
12.50 Casual Cavalier 11/4
1.20 Carrigdhoun 10/1
1.55 Near To Tears 7/4
2.30 Never Up 6/1
3.05 Applaus 5/6

Haydock
11.55 Virnon 11/2
12.25 Pain Au Chocolat 2/1 
12.55 Sunshine Corner 11/2 Tracker
1.30 Arthur's Oak 7/2 3B
2.05 Aerlite Supreme 9/1
2.40 Sun Cloud 7/1
3.15 Major Ivan 7/2

Lingfield
12.05 Hearmenow 2/1
12.35 Snow King 11/2
1.10 Noble Silk 16/1
1.45 Good Trip 8/11
2.20 Man of Harlech 7/1
2.55 Russian Realm 5/1
3.30 Silver Lining 11/4

Ascot
12.40 Carlo Rocks 13/2
1.15 Blue Fashion 11/4 NAP
1.50 Dartford Warbler 11/1
2.25 Thistlecrack 2/1
3.00 Houblon Des Obeaux 11/1
3.35 Presenting Arms 33/1

Reds Racing Tips 18-12

Morning all, 

I'm currently coping with a severe bout of secondititis. A number of selections keep going close only to get pipped at the line. Yesterday was no exception, but we hope for better today.

Selections for the afternoon races are up and I'll update the evening's races later on. Edit: Evening races added

18-12
Southwell
12.00 Dandys Perier 11/2
12.30 Trigger Park 13/2
1.00 Highburgh Road 10/1
1.35 Romantic Comedy 4/1
2.10 Lydiate 7/2
2.45 Abi Scarlet 3/1
3.20 Frosty Berry 2/1 

Uttoxeter
12.10 Perceus 1/5
12.40 Transient Bay 11/8
1.10 Modeligo 10/1 3B
1.45 Baywing 8/13
2.20 Georgieshore 2/1
2.55 A Bus Named Desire 5/1
3.30 Three Ways 13/8

Ascot
12.50 Valhalla 9/1
1.20 Bodega 8/1
1.55 Yanworth 1/3 Tracker
2.30 Le Mercury 9/4 NAP
3.05 Pithivier 9/2 NB
3.40 Full Irish 6/1

Wolverhampton
4.05 Inswing 2/1
4.40 Broughtons Fancy 11/1
5.10 Private Donald 15/2
5.40 Anonymous John 10/1
6.10 More Spice 5/1
6.40 Azerelle 7/2
7.10 Street Art 3/1
7.40 Call Me Crockett 11/4

Dundalk
5.30 Hat alnasar 7/1
6.00 Ineffable 8/1
6.30 Crash Bang Wallop 9/1 
7.00 Stone Mountain 4/1
7.30 Reckless Lad 9/2
8.00 Don Vincenzo 8/1
8.30 Tortuese 15/2

9.00 Ringside Humour 5/1

Reds Racing Tips 17-12

Morning all,

It was a terrible day yesterday as far as selections go, only one winner for the day and most of the profit for the month was swept away. The NAP Jayo Time at least came close to scoring, but was denied by his main market rival who picked up better in the home straight. NB Jaleo was a distant second to the very impressive Clan des Obeaux, who earned himself a place in the tracker for his 21 length win. There were more than a couple of impressive performances at both Newbury and Ludlow, so keep an eye out for some of those winners when they next come out.

Today's best three selections come from Towcester and Chelmsford City. The NAP is Toby Lerone in the first at Towcester. It's not an easy track and C&D form is important here. The selection is the only one to have that and although he has to concede weight all round, he is the classiest of these. The jockey claims five pounds back as well and soft ground should not be an issue here. NB is Compton Prince in the last at Chelmsford. A winner last time out, he has to race under a penalty, but this is a really poor race and he has enough about him to follow up, dropping down in grade. Finally the 3B is back at Towcester in the 2.10. Iora Glas is another course winner, although that was over hurdles rather than fences. Paddy Brennan takes the ride and he's in some excellent form lately. Fergal O'Brien's has had a few winners as well and he tipped this horse as one to keep an eye out for. The selection was pulled up last time out over fences, but back on a familiar track should help him out. At 10/1 he's a decent EW price

All selections for today are below

17-12
Southwell
12.30 Phantom Flipper 4/1
1.00 Masqueraded 3/1
1.30 Sayerui 2/1
2.00 Thackeray 6/1
2.30 Best Tamayuz 14/1
3.00 Sir Geoffrey 12/1
3.30 Serenity Now 3/1

Towcester
12.40 Toby Lerone 13/8 NAP
1.10 Smart Exit 5/2 
1.40 Whispering Speed 5/1
2.10 Iora Glas 10/1 3B
2.40 Generous Jack 11/2
3.10 Riddlestown 3/1
3.40 Postbridge 3/1

Exeter
12.50 Robinesse 8/1 Tracker
1.20 For Good Measure 4/11
1.50 Kylemore Lough 15/8
2.20 Bitofapuzzle 1/2 Tracker
2.50 Tolkiens Tango 9/4
3.20 A Plein Temps 5/2
3.50 Hi Bronco 8/1

Chelmsford City
4.05 Mockingbird 2/1
4.35 Brasted 7/4
5.10 Moon River 10/1
5.40 Guishan 5/1
6.10 Humour 12/1
6.40 Greek Islands 11/4
7.10 Compton Prince 11/4 NB

Reds Racing Tips 16-12

Evening all, 

A disappointing day on Tuesday, but it could've been a lot worse without Cajoled and Mandrell, who claimed winners late in the day. That limited losses to under four points. For the month, we're still over forty points in profit. Berland started the day off well, with the NB selection winning comfortable at Catterick. However, both other selections hit the post, coming second by small margins. Both tracker horses also failed to score to make it a pretty grim day altogether.

For Wednesday, the best three selections are two from Newbury and one from Ludlow. The NAP runs at Ludlow and is Jayo Time. The six-year old was an impressive winner over C&D two starts ago beating a useful type before unseating last time out after being badly hampered while running under a penalty. Ciaran Gethings was on board for his win last time and should be able grab another winner here. The Next Best is Jaleo in Newbury's first. John Ferguson's yard is in great form and he won well last time out beating an established performer. In the second race, Blameitallonmyroots has a great chance. He goes well in the ground and looks open to improvement after his win at Bangor previous. He also gets a fair amount of weight from his nearest market rivals, which should be a great help.

Selections for Wednesday are below. Please note that Clonmel is subject to a 8am inspection. 

16-12
Lingfield
11.30 Paranormal 4/1
12.00 Matraash 5/2
12.30 Investiture 28/1
1.05 Encapsulated 15/2
1.40 Triple Dream 11/4
2.15 Siren's Cove 5/1
2.50 Celestial Bay 6/1
3.20 Artistic Flight 9/2

Clonmel
11.45 Sizing Brisbane 7/1
12.15 Vroum Vroum Mag 2/9 Tracker
12.45 Cogryhill 6/1
1.20 Sizing Silver 8/1
1.55 Mic Milano 5/1
2.30 A Toi Phil 1/3
3.05 Swantykay 7/1
3.35 The Conker Club 8/1

Newbury
12.10 Jaleo 9/4 NB
12.40 Blameitallonmyroots 4/1 3B
1.15 Potters Legend 3/1
1.50 Val D'Arc 6/1
2.25 Arpege D'Alene 2/1 Tracker
3.00 Big Chief Benny 5/2
3.30 Little Miss Poet 7/4

Ludlow
12.20 Monkhouse 11/1
12.55 Skylander 13/2
1.30 Jayo Time 3/1 NAP
2.05 Scales 7/2
2.40 It's A Steal 12/1
3.10 Mozo 3/1
3.40 Big Windmill 9/2

Kempton
4.05 Gorgeous Geezer 5/1
4.40 Palmina 11/2
5.10 Severini 4/5
5.40 Hardington 9/1
6.10 Elusive Guest 7/1
6.40 Be Royale 9/2
7.10 Activation 6/1
7.40 Ocean Legend 12/1

Reds Racing Tips 15-12

Morning all, 

Another seven winners yesterday, including a winning NAP. Felix Yonger had to work for it, but Ruby Walsh delivered him perfectly to the last to get home. But Ruby then gave the third best not such a good ride, going for home too early on Miss Dinamic and faltering in view of the line. The Next best Ball Hopper was disappointing and finished down the field.

Today's racing only features three meetings, one over jumps and two on the all-weather. The NAP today runs in the first at Kempton. Putaringonit won in impressive fashion last time out, getting home by a neck despite being hampered on the run in. The three-year old has only gone up three pounds for that and should have more to come under the same jockey. The other two selections come over jumps from Catterick. Berland is one of those usual ex-flat stayers that John Ferguson seems to pick up. His first time hurdlers are usually ready to go and this three year old should be no different. Finally I've picked Captain Bocelli to complete the lineup in the 1.45. He's won a bumper and wasn't too far off following up under a penalty. He's since moved to the Hobbs yard and has the benefit of Dickie Johnson on board. All the ingredients are there for a winning hurdles debut.

15-12
Catterick
12.15 Running Wolf 9/4
12.45 Berland 6/4 NB
1.15 Central Flame 8/1 Tracker
1.45 Captain Bocelli 13/8 3B
2.20 Foot The Bill 9/2 
2.50 Tomorrow's Legend 9/4
3.20 Be Daring 11/2 Tracker

Southwell
12.30 Only Ten Percent 6/1
1.00 What Could She Be 4/1
1.30 Bushel 14/1
2.00 Champagne Duchess 9/4
2.30 Crosse Fire 10/3
3.00 Luv U Lucky 9/4
3.30 Llewellyn 7/1

Kempton
2.10 Putaringonit 4/1 NAP
2.40 Red Stripes 8/1
3.10 Murdanova 8/1
3.40 Broughtons Berry 6/1
4.10 Cajoled 20/1
4.40 Mandrell 6/1
5.10 Kalkrand 13/2
5.40 Actonetaketwo 15/2

Reds Racing Tips 14-12

Evening all,

Six winners on Sunday, mainly at Navan's meeting where Willie Mullins had a few impressive types out, but only Bellshill managed to win. Perhaps the most impressive winner of the day was Ttebbob who scored by 43 lengths. The NAP was a winner, as Un Noble carried top weight to victory at Southwell, but the NB couldn't follow up. Finally the 3B Miss Dinamic didn't run as the meeting at Cork was abandoned. She gets the chance to try again on Monday at Navan picks up a couple of the abandoned races at Cork. I've made her my third best again, Ruby Walsh takes the ride for Gordon Elliot and looks to have the best form. Felix Yonger is getting the selection as NAP in the race before that. Willie Mullins' charge should be too good for these, he's won over C&D and they're in good form. Ball Hopper may be good enough to claim a win at Plumpton. He's in good form at his ripe old age and this distance should suit him better than his main market rival.

The full selections are as follows

14-12
Navan
11.30 Steamboat Quay 7/1
12.00 Side Saddle 14/1
12.35 Felix Yonger 11/8 NAP
1.10 Miss Dinamic 11/4 3B
1.40 Grey Mountain Mist 14/1
2.15 Georges Conn 12/1
2.45 Heck Thomas 10/1
3.20 Avenir D'une Vie 7/4

Plumpton
12.10 Theo's Charm 5/4
12.45 Cloonacool 4/1
1.20 Rocknrobin 22/1
1.50 No Through Road 6/1
2.20 Maccabees 8/1
2.55 Ball Hopper 7/2 NB
3.25 My Lord 9/4

Ffos Las
12.25 Borak 2/5
1.00 Grandasowt 15/2
1.35 Tijori 12/1
2.10 Thedrinkymeister 4/1
2.40 Clyne 11/4
3.15 Johns Luck 11/2
3.45 What A Diva 4/1

Wolverhampton
2.00 Collodi 5/1
2.30 Jamhoori 7/2
3.05 Lacey  11/1
3.35 Q Ten Girl 5/1
4.10 Guy Fawkes 13/2
4.40 Viserion 11/4
5.10 Robins Pearl 4/1

Reds Racing Tips 13-12

Evening all,

First of al apologies for no selections on the Saturday. I was out most of Friday and Saturday morning and didn't feel like I could make accurate selections without a proper look at the cards. I missed most of the racing as well, so I have no idea if there was anything that I missed.

Back to looking forwards and Sunday sees four meetings, including two in Ireland. Cork's racing is subject to inspection, so keep an eye out for that. Willie Mullins has more big guns out, but keep an eye out for Ttebob at Navan, who is equally exciting as some of Mullins' horses. The best three selections include Un Noble in the first at Southwell, Carenina in the 2.25 at Southwell and if it's on, Miss Dinamic in the 2.45 at Cork

13-12
Carlisle
12.05 Sean Ban 10/1
12.35 Morning Royalty 15/8
1.05 Bronco Billy 11/8 
1.40 Golden Chieftain 10/3
2.10 Island Heights 4/1
2.40 Veroce 5/2
3.10 Conquer Gold 5/2

Southwell
12.20 Un Noble 11/4 NAP
12.50 Cheat The Cheater 7/2
1.20 Mountain Eagle 14/1
1.55 Hawkhurst 11/10
2.25 Carinena 7/2 NB
2.55 Secret Door 7/2
3.25 Lord Landen 7/2

Cork
12.40 Allblak Des Places 4/6
1.10 Hurry Henry 3/1
1.45 Just Cause 12/1
2.15 Felix Yonger 13/8
2.45 Miss Dinamic 11/4 3B
3.15 Analyse That 5/1
3.45 Varene De Vauzelle 12/1

Navan
12.00 Anibale Fly 7/2 Tracker
12.30 Ttebob 4/6 Tracker
1.00 Bellshill 4/7 Tracker
1.30 The Crafty Butcher 16/1
2.05 Walk To Freedom 15/8
2.35 Fine Rightly 5/1
3.05 Balganon Boy 5/1
3.35 Our Duke  13/8 Tracker

Reds Racing Tips 11-12

Morning all,

Another great day yesterday with ten winners in total and a profit of 15 points. Both Tracker horses won and Min was especially impressive. He didn't beat a whole lot, but he looks a proper horse and it seems that Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci have done it again. Earlier on the card, Thomas Hobson showed why he reminds Ricci of Faugheen with some ropey jumping, but a big engine. Third Best bet of the day Kilcrea fell just short of landing the odds, but still brought in some each way money in second, while the next best Cyclop absolutely romped home. The nap in Barrakilla was undone however and could only manage second after his lengthy layoff.

For today, we head back to Cheltenham for four tracker horses and the one I'm most looking forward to is Valadom. He ran a cracker last time over the same C&D, running off the front, but just running out of steam in the home turn. He still managed a place in fourth, thanks to Dogora unseating and he's priced at a massive 66/1. I don't think he'll win. I think he'll struggle to place. But if he runs like last time and he can stay the trip he could make his mark. 

As for the three best bets, I've got a few that I think should certainly hit the frame. The NAP is A Hare Breath who was very impressive last time out, landing a big gamble for Ben Pauling. It's a tricky race, but the booking of Barry Geraghty is eye-catching and with a win already under his belt at Cheltenham, he's taken to follow up.

The next best is Kalifourchon in the last at Doncaster. He's not an obvious pick, but his form reads very strong figures of 1211 before his last outing where he unseated his rider. If you can forgive him that run, he should have an excellent chance. The Pipe yard are coming back into form and David Noonan is excellent value for his five lbs claim. Conditions are likely to suit and at a best price of 15/2, it's a cracking bet.

For the third best, we go back to Cheltenham and I think The Druids Nephew is a big price at 13/2. He won at the festival in March in similar conditions, perhaps slightly better ground, under Geraghty and Barry is back on board to pilot today. He's had a little run out over hurdles at Wetherby and that could well put him on the spot for this. He's got some tough rivals to contend with, but at this price, I feel he represents a bit of value.

11-12
Doncaster
11.40 Little Windmill 15/2
12.10 Call To Order 2/1
12.45 The Hon Mackinley 14/1
1.20 Flemensmix 3/1
1.55 Father Edward 14/1
2.30 Chantara Rose 6/1
3.00 Volnay de Thaix 2/5
3.30 Kalifourchon 15/2 NB

Cheltenham
12.00 Onenightinvienna 5/1
12.35 The Cobbler Swayne 6/1
1.10 A Hare Breath 2/1 NAP
1.45 The Druids Nephew 13/2 Tracker 3B
2.20 On His Own 10/1 
        Valadom 66/1 Tracker
2.55 Fingerontheswitch 13/2 Tracker
3.25 Drumlee Sunset 5/2 Tracker

Bangor
12.20 Vyta Du Roc 4/9
12.55 Ballydague Lady 5/2
1.30 Take The Mick 4/1
2.05 Ma Du Fou 2/5
2.40 Volcanic 6/1
3.10 Maria's Choice 13/8
3.40 Our Reward 10/3

Wolverhampton
4.10 Emerald Bay 7/1
4.40 Jaarih  9/4
5.10 Brandon Castle 2/1
5.40 Hickster 7/1
6.10 Judicial Enquiry 11/1
6.40 Actonetaketwo 12/1
7.10 Sewn Up 11/2

Dundalk
5.30 Spirit Chance 9/1
6.00 McGuigan 9/2
6.30 Manorov 5/1
7.00 Dove Mountain 9/1
7.30 National Service 11/1
8.00 Tithonus 4/1
8.30 Deeds Not Words 10/1
9.00 Brosnan 9/1

Reds Racing Tips 10-12

Morning all,

A great day yesterday as I managed to find seven winners, including two at 8/1, to make a total profit of 31.40 points. It's a shame Kempton took some off the shine of the afternoon, finding only one winner there after six winners and four each way places at Lingfield and Leicester. Not such good results on the three best bets though. Clovelly Bay didn't get a clear run and could only managed seventh, while Hedley Lamarr could manage no better than third. The next best did manage to score, Edward Elgar drifting out to 7/2 to provide us with at least one winning selection

Today's a bumper five meetings day and the best three bets are laid out below. The NAP today is Evan Williams' Barrakilla, running at Taunton in the 3.10. First run since the festival in March, but both the yard and jockey Adam Wedge are in pretty good form. He's won off a break before and should enjoy the conditions. Two good runs around this time last year and with the form the yard is in, it's hard to discount him.

The Next Best is running at Warwick in the 2.30. Cyclop had the race at his mercy last time out, only to fall two out. I don't normally go for fallers, but this horse was so impressive, that I'm not put off. If David Dennis' charge has recovered from that, he should bolt up again here, that's how impressive he was. Aiden Coleman takes the ride again and he's having a good season as well.

The Third best bet, I've gone for Kilcrea at Punchestown. He should enjoy conditions as they are today and was looking to be going well when he fell two out last time out. Davy Russell is on board and he was also the jockey when this horse won last. Further down on this card, two tracker horses in Thomas Hobson and Min run, with the latter making his long awaited appearance. 

Full selections for today

10-12
Newcastle
12.20 Cracked Rear View 4/6
12.50 Nautical Twilight 7/2
1.20 Redkalani 15/2
1.50 Got The Nac 2/1
2.20 King's Chorister 12/1
2.50 Wakhan 11/4
3.20 Betameche 5/2

Punchestown
12.25 Blazer 6/5
12.55 Kilcrea 11/2 3B
1.25 Red River Gold 13/2
1.55 Thomas Hobson 10/11 Tracker
2.25 Min 4/7 Tracker
2.55 Water Sprite 18/1
3.25 Micras 7/1

Warwick
12.30 Magic Dancer 11/4
1.00 Notnowsam 9/4
1.30 Capilla 6/5
2.00 Kerisper 13/2
2.30 Cyclop 2/1 Tracker NB
3.00 Brise Couer 7/2
3.30 Willoughby Court 7/4

Taunton
12.40 Theatre Goer 8/1
1.10 Whataknight 11/4
1.40 Pay Your Way 6/1
2.10 Forgivienne 12/1
2.40 Calin Du Brizais 6/1
3.10 Barrakilla 9/4 NAP
3.40 Drumcliffe 2/1

Chelmsford City
4.05 Fable of Arachne 7/2
4.40 Zauffaly 2/1
5.10 Lacan 8/1
5.40 Boonga Roogeta 7/1
6.10 Falsify 6/1
6.40 Declan 4/1
7.10 Laughing Rock 15/2

Reds Racing Tips 09-12

Morning all,

A profitable day yesterday, with both the NAP (April Dusk) and the one tracker horse (Utility) winning and a couple of nice winners that drifted from the advised price in the morning. Unfortunately, Vic De Touzaine made a mistake at the last, which cost me a winning Next Best as well while Amenable could only manage third. Aubusson was another yet impressive winner for Nick Williams and Lizzie Kelly and the future is bright for the yard with a couple of impressive winners at the weekend as well. 

Looking forward to today, we're without Hexam's meeting due to partial flooding of the course, but there's still three meetings to get stuck into. The NAP and the NB both run at Leicester today, and it's tracker horse Hedley Lamarr that gets the vote as the best bet of the day. The five-year old was below par on his reappearance, shaping well until two out, but that run should've helped him to come on a bit fitness wise. He goes well on soft ground, as demonstrated by a win and a second at the start of the year and has the benefit of the champion elect jockey on board in Richard Johnson. The main danger would be Ben Pauling's Space Walker, but I feel there's more improvement to come from Hedley Lamarr.

The NB runs earlier on the card and it's course and distance winner Edward Elgar. He hasn't got the most straightforward profile and certainly didn't break any records on the flat, but a move to a new yard and the in-form Harry Skelton on board could well eke out some more improvement over his win last time out. There's a slight concern about the ground I'm going to take Edward Elgar to follow up his success from last month.

Finally the third best runs at Kempton in the 7.10 and is Marcus Tregoning's Clovelly Bay. The four year old gelding won last time out at Chelmsford City staying on strongly under Hayley Turner. Tim Murphy is on board today and although I'm not a fan of his, the selection might still get the job done regardless. At 6/1 he's a decent price to go for.

Here's the full list, good luck with your selections.

09-12
Lingfield
12.20 Le Notre 16/1
12.50 Seek The Fair Land 15/2
1.20 Forceful Appeal 9/2
1.50 Wavelet 2/1
2.25 Saucy Minx 12/1
2.55 Apache Glory 8/1
3.25 Storm Runner 4/1

Leicester
1.05 Chic Theatre 9/4
1.35 Beneden 10/1
2.05 Edward Elgar 9/4 NB
2.35 Valid Point 8/1
3.05 Thoonavolla 7/1
3.35 Hedley Lamarr 3/1 Tracker NAP

Kempton
4.05 Seven Clans 6/1
4.40 Hermitage Bay 11/10
5.10 Short Distance 10/3
5.40 Custard The Dragon 16/1
6.10 Dose 12/1
6.40 Starcrossed 8/1
7.10 Clovelly Bay 6/1 3B
7.40 Fast Sprite 3/1

Reds Racing Tips 08-12

Morning all,

A disappointing day yesterday, with the NAP and the third best both not  running to their standards and the next best could only manage second. I did manage to find some big price places, but that doesn't really pay the bills. 

So back to the drawing board for today and I've picked three that should have a good chance of going well. April Dusk was impressive over hurdles last time out on this track and should have the scope to go chasing. The conditions are no problem and Warren Greatex has his yard in good order. The Next Best comes from Fontwell where another first time chaser gets the pick. Vic de Touzaine was beaten over hurdles last time out, but this field is not as competitive. Venetia Williams' horses usually enjoy these conditions as well, so that should be no problem. The final selection is Amenable who is a course and distance winner over at Southwell and ran below form last time out when he was beaten by the impressive Air of York. This should be a chance for him to redeem himself.

08-12
Southwell
12.00 Arcane Dancer 7/2
12.30 Cacica 14/1
1.00 Excelling Oscar 6/1
1.30 Amenable 4/1 3B
2.00 Best Tamayuz 13/2
2.30 Coiste Bodhar 7/1
3.00 Excellent Aim 9/2
3.30 Frosty Berry 6/1

Uttoxeter
12.20 Noble Reach 7/1
12.50 Aubusson 4/6
1.20 Roquine Sauvage 8/1
1.50 Baywing 10/11
2.20 April Dusk 13/8 NAP
2.50 Dandy Duke 7/1
3.20 Utility 5/6 Tracker

Fontwell
12.40 Drumviredy 9/4
1.10 Zero Visibility 5/2
1.40 Darebin 11/10
2.10 Handy Andy 5/1
2.40 Dainty Diva 13/2
3.10 Vic De Touzaine 9/4 NB
3.40 Shalianzi 11/4

Weekend Review - Tingle Creek & John Durkan

The Weekend Review
By Red

Red looks back on the weekend action, a return to the winners enclosure for Sire De Grugy and Djakadam laying down a Gold Cup gauntlet.

Sire De Grugy claimed his second Tingle Creek with a controversial win over Special Tiara. Their last fence coming together is still subject of an appeal, but for what it's worth, I think Sire should keep the race. There was no deliberate attempt to jump out to the left nor was there much that Jamie Moore could do about it. You could argue that it influenced the result, but at the end of the day, it's a racing incident. It happens. Horses can be trained and schooled and all of that, but at the same time, they're still animals and can do unpredictable things. Vibrato Valtat ran a pretty good race in third, but Somersby couldn't quite land a blow and only finished fourth.

You have to wonder though, how much of this is a hollow victory. Yes, it must've been pleasing for the Moore's and it's confirmation that Sire isn't quite "gone at the game" just yet, but this was a diminished Tingle Creek field. Sprinter Sacre, Un De Sceaux and Simonsig all pulled out of the race and you'd have to wonder if all three ran if Moore's charge would even be in the frame. But that's all academic and for now, Sire de Grugy can bask in his glory.

Over in Ireland, on Sunday, Djakadam put down a big Gold Cup marker with an impressive win in the John Durkan. He beat Valseur Lido by twelve lengths and he's no slouch. Willie Mullins' six-year old jumped strongly throughout and extended his lead on the home straight. It was no surprise to see him cut for the Gold Cup betting on the back of that performance, but he might have to take on his stablemate Don Poli, who beat off Grand National winner Many Clouds at Aintree. Racing lazily, as is his custom, Don Poli did no more than he needed to, but despite a slipping saddle, he still won by four lengths without looking troubled.

Other impressive performances over the weekend included Nick Williams' Agrapart, who never looked troubled at Aintree, despite beating off the field by twenty lengths. It was the second impressive winner for Williams in as many days as the previous day Tea for Two romped home by a similar margin. Equally impressive was Ar Mad in the Henry VIII novices' chase who bolted off the front and wasn't for catching despite the best efforts of Bristol de Mai who finished ten lengths down in second. The final two horses I'd like to mention are Kalane for Charlie Longsdon and Pont Alexandre for Willie Mullins. The former put in an incredible round of jumping to claim a win at Huntingdon while the latter did not seem bothered in the slightest by being off the track for nearly a thousand days to claim a chase victory on debut. An impressive training performance, but that's no surprise from the master himself. 

I'm sure we'll hear more from many of these before the Festival in March.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them at the bottom of here, or hit me up on twitter @redgameracer

Reds Racing Tips 07-12

Morning all,

A great weekend of racing behind us (more of that in the weekend review) and a fairly profitable one too. Sunday provided some big winners, including a 14/1 shot that drifted out to 20's! Djakadam also provided me with a winning NAP, although the NB Halo Moon and the 3B Cusheen Bridge both disappointed.

Today's racing does not look particularly exciting, three meetings in total and it's typical Monday fare really. I've gone for Gingili as the NAP today, in the 2.20 at Musselburgh. He's still unbeaten under rules, on a nice mark for his new yard and the jockey takes three pounds off. The Next Best comes from Lingfield in their opener, Burmese Whisper wasn't suited by seven furlongs last time out and drops back down to six furlongs today. He was still ahead until headed in the seventh furlong, so could well run better over this shorter trip. Oisin Murphy is in good form and should give him a good ride. Finally we look at the 2.30 for the third best and I fancy Crystal Malt to run a big race. He's got pace either side of him to aim for from stall seven and he won last time out over a slightly longer trip finishing strongly. He's only gone up two pounds for that win while the favourite Seychelloise has a massive hike to contend with and may find that too much. At 6/1 best price, Crystal Malt is a much more attractive proposition.

Here's the full list of selections

07-12
Musselburgh
12.15 Fagan 4/11
12.45 Triple Eight 11/4
1.15 Endeavor 4/1
1.45 One For Hocky 11/2
2.20 Gingili 3/1 NAP
2.50 Drumlister 8/1
3.20 Myztique 2/5

Lingfield
12.30 Burmese Whisper 3/1 NB
1.00 Temple Road 7/2
1.30 Imperial Aviator 6/1
2.00 Brockleback 22/1
2.30 Crystal Malt 6/1 3B
3.00 Fleckerl 8/1
3.30 Triple Dream 6/1

Chelmsford City
2.10 Belle Mare Plage 12/1
2.40 Break Free 6/1
3.10 Nezar 10/1
3.40 Field of Dream 9/1
4.10 Supersta 11/10
4.40 Attain 12/1
5.10 Grams And Ounces 11/2

Reds Racing Tips 06-12

Morning all,

A great days racing yesterday, albeit not a very profitable one for myself. I did manage to find an 8/1 winner and the 3B landed at 13/8. Three meetings today and we'll get right to the selections.

The Nap today is Djakadam who runs in the John Durkan over in Ireland. He really is a classy horse and has the capabilities of winning this if he's fully tuned up. Mullins' runners have been in need of the run lately, so it's not all clear cut in a strong race, but the selection showed in the Gold Cup this year at Cheltenham what he is capable of, finishing second to Coneygree.

The next best is Halo Moon in the last at Huntingdon. I've put this horse up a few times, only for the meeting to be cancelled or him to be pulled out of the race. He's bumped into one on both his previous races, but he's a good jumper and should take well to this track. Conditions are fine and he should run a big race at 3/1

Finally, in the 1.25 at Huntingon, Cusheen Bridge could well outrun odds of 9/1. He's down in trip from his career best at Cheltenham, but that is no concern. He should enjoy conditions and has won at this track before. 9/1 is a big price for a horse with those credentials and is a nice piece of each way value.

Finally, one to look out for in the penultimate race at Huntingdon is La Bague Au Roi. Warren Greatex has a very high opinion of this horse and she was impressive last time out at Aintree. I'm expecting another big race from her here and you can get better than odds on prices with some bookies and that could well be a spot of value.

Good luck with your selections

06-12
Kelso
12.00 Nuts Well 2/1
12.30 Silsol 11/4
1.05 Alizee De Janeiro 5/2
1.40 Tikkandemickey 5/1
2.15 Firth of the Clyde 4/1
2.45 My Little Cracker 15/8
3.15 The Squinty Bridge 8/1

Punchestown
12.05 Attribution 11/4
12.40 Yorkhill 8/15 Tracker
1.15 All Summer Long 10/1
1.50 Djakadam 2/1 Tracker NAP
2.25 Nickname Exit 6/1
2.55 Bearly Legal 12/1
3.25 Blow By Blow 1/1

Huntingdon
12.15 David John 9/2
12.50 Bon Chic 6/5
1.25 Cusheen Bridge 9/1 3B
2.00 Ptit Zig 2/1
2.35 Cyrius Moriviere 14/1
3.05 La Bague Au Roi 11/10 Tracker
3.35 Halo Moon 3/1 NB

Reds Racing Tips 05-12

Morning all,

A busy day ahead today, with two grade ones and a number of listed handicaps to get our teeth sunk into. But first lets look bet at yesterday with an especially successful meeting at Sedgefield. Five winners from seven races, although a few short price one, but a nice profit none the less. Over at Exeter the NB and the 3B were both impressive. The latter, Tea For Two, bolted up in an impressive manner earning itself a place in my horse tracker for races to come. The NAP failed to win in a hot race, but wasn't disgraced in fourth either. He just couldn't quicken on the home straight, but the winner was impressive.

A preview for today's big races can be found here so in this blog I'll mention some tracker horses going today as well as the best three selections. First of all Don Poli should have beating of Grand National winner Many Clouds over at Aintree. It's a small field, but Don Poli is a horse I really rate and I expect him to be too strong. At Navan Ttebob was a hugely impressive winner last time out, storming off the front and he is also the NAP today. He's a very exciting horse, jumps well and travels nicely. The final tracker horse is Dawson City. This is more of a long term project, but I feel there's a good horse in there waiting to come out. He was 33/1 for his last start, but managed a good third in similar conditions to what he encounters today. Bristol De Mai should have the beating of the field at Sandown and he's the next best, while I have high regards for Courttown Oscar and he's the third best. Not especially big prices on any of them, but those three selections should have a good chance of winning.

Good luck with your picks everyone

05-12
Wetherby
11.55 Bon Enfant 4/9
12.25 Mossies Well 5/4
12.55 Native Optimist 9/2
1.30 Grey Life 3/1
2.05 Cooper 11/4
2.40 Courttown Oscar 13/8 3B
3.15 Regent's Rock 11/4

Aintree
12.00 Culture De Sivola 8/1
12.30 Benefit Cut 5/1
1.05 Braavos 7/1
1.40 Saint Are 10/1
2.15 Don Poli 10/11 Tracker
2.45 Fort Worth  11/2
3.20 Poole Master 8/1

Navan
12.05 Bello Conti 9/4
12.35 Asthuria 2/1
1.10 Macs Legend 9/1
1.45 Ttebob 13/8 Tracker NAP
2.20 Black Hercules 4/6
2.50 Heck Thomas 10/1
3.25 Avenir D'une Vie 13/8

Sandown
12.15 O O Seven 10/11
12.45 Lady of Longstone 13/2
1.20 Box Office 6/1
1.55 Bristol De Mai 7/4 NB
2.25 Lil Rockefeller 8/1
3.00 Somersby 12/1 
3.35 Restless Harry 9/1

Chepstow
12.20 Mont Choisy 2/1
12.50 Deputy Commander 11/1
1.25 Dawson City 9/1 Tracker
2.00 Sebastian Beach 14/1
2.30 Firebird Flyer 12/1
3.05 Allez Vic 4/1
3.40 Pride of Lecale 7/2

Wolverhampton
5.45 Clockmaker 9/2
6.15 Stun Gun 10/1
6.45 Ornate 2/5
7.15 Sinbad The Sailor 7/2 
7.45 Canford Crossing  6/1
8.15 Kalkrand 14/1
8.45 Vilman 15/2
9.15 Galley Proof 7/1

Weekend Preview - Tingle Creek & Becher Chase

The Weekend Preview
By Red

Red looks forward towards the big races at Sandown & Aintree, including two grade ones and and the Becher Chase on the Grand National track.

Sadly, the Tingle Creek field has been decimated by injuries and fitness concerns with Sprinter Sacre, Un De Sceaux and Simonsig all fancied runners who pulled out not long before the event. It means the market has been tipped upside it's head several times this week. Only seven are declared to run at this late stage, with Josses Hill a late addition to the dwindling field. The eye is immediately drawn to the top of the betting where Vibrato Valtat is currently the 9/4 (best price) market leader. He is the youngster of the field and showed he's in good nick with a win in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter a month ago. If the ground turns up soft, he should be the one to beat. However, at the time of writing, the going on the chase course is listed as good to soft and as a general rule, the chase course holds up better at Sandown. One who does like the going to be a bit better is Special Tiara and Henry De Bromhead's charge has shortened significantly since Un de Sceaux's withdrawal. He was 25/1 at the start at the week and the best price now is 5/1 and in most places less than that. He didn't seem quite right last time out though and the worry would be that he's not quite in top shape. So my selection is going to be the veteran of the field in Somersby. Second in the Schloer Chase to a rejuvenated Sprinter Sacre, the old boy showed that he's got life in him yet. He hasn't won in a while, but has always been there, or thereabouts and odds of 12/1 (best odds) are way big. Fascinating to see that Nina Carberry takes the ride. She's an excellent jockey and someone who I have a lot of time for. I'm sure she'll give the selection a good ride and let's hope he rewards her with the spoils at the finish

Earlier on the card, there is the other Grade One race of the day, the Henry VIII novices chase. As De Mee is yet to win over fences, but he's bumped into a very good prospect in More of That last time out. I'm sure he will win over fences at some point in his career, but I think tomorrow is not that day. He may well bump into another good one here in Bristol De Mai. Nigel Twiston-Davies four-year old gets weight from As De Mee and also Willow's Saviour and has already notched up a win over fences last time out. He was also second to another well fancied runner in Garde La Victoire. He will enjoy the good to soft ground and Daryl Jacob takes the ride once again. Willow's Saviour is an interesting runner and although he's won his last four races, he can be a bit quirky. The Skelton yard is in good form though and he's not easily dismissed, but Bristol De Mai will be the selection.

Over at Aintree, we look at two races as well. Firstly the Becher Chase over National fences. It's a good field and it may well be the best race of the day. A number of former National fancies and even a winner are in this and it should be a cracker. Former National winner Pineau de Re shaped like he hasn't lost any of his ability last time out at Sandown, but he'll have to defy the recent curse of winning the Grand National. No horse that has won the Grand National since 2002 has gone on to win a handicap race afterwards. Algernon Phazam is another interesting runner, but he's a temperamental sort and I wouldn't count on him. My selection has fallen on Saint Are, second in the National this year and a pleasing reapparance on the cross country course at Cheltenham last time out. He wasn't hard pressed, but still finished sixth and that could well be a great pipe opener for this. At 9/1 he looks a reasonable price. For an each way option, I'd look towards Portrait King who shaped well in the National before falling and could be refreshed running for a new yard. He's at 16/1

Finally a quick look at the Grand Sefton where I'm with last years winner Poole Master. The Pipe yard seem to be picking up some form of late with a few good winners and this one gets weight from a few more fancied runners in the betting, like Double Ross. A repeat of last years efforts will see the selection right in the mix for this and at 8/1 it's a decent bet

Sandown 1.55 Bristol De Mai 13/8
Sandown 3.00 Somersby 12/1
Aintree 1.40 Saint Are 9/1
Aintree 3.20 Poole Master 8/1 

Reds Racing Tips 04-12

Morning all,

Not the best of days yesterday, mainly due to a hopeless effort at Kempton making a loss of 11 points for that meeting and leaves the score at -15 overall for the day. It seemed like everytime I'd gone with a recent winner under penalty, they faltered and if I opposed them, they bolted up. Oh well, you can't get them all right. At least the NAP won convincingly, so that's a small blessing.

Today sees tracker horse Clondaw Cian running over at Sandown as he takes a big step up into a Grade 2.  First noted him when he came second in a bumper to Copper Kay at Newton Abbot, who has since won at Cheltenham. I then put him up to beat the well fancied William H Bonny at Fontwell in a good bumper and he slugged through the mud to win that. After that he romped home on his hurdles debut at the same venue. He loves soft ground and it looks like the hurdles track at Sandown will turn up soft today. Francis of Assisi drops down into this race and is a good horse, but not likely to enjoy the ground. The same could be said for Roadie Joe. He was 10/3 last night, but has drifted out to 4/1 with some firms and at that price, he should be a great bet.

The NB for today comes from Exeter and I've gone with the progressive Otago Trail in the 1.10. Venetia Williams has her yard in top form and her horses always like the dig in the ground. It's not a bad race, with recent winner Rouge et Blanc (one I tipped LTO) and Mon Successeur also in the mix. But I think the selection can defy top weight here and make the most of the conditions to record a win.

04-12
Sedgefield
12.20 Raise A Spark 4/9
12.50 Anthou Du Nord 9/4
1.20 Caraline 4/9
1.55 Not A Bother Boy 1/1
2.30 Mixboy 6/1
3.00 Whiskey Chaser 11/4
3.30 McGregor's Cottage 3/1

Exeter
12.40 Highridge Princess 16/1
1.10 Otago Trail 9/4 NB
1.40 Auvergnat 15/2
2.15 Antiphony 16/1
2.50 Never Says Never 11/10
3.20 Tea For Two 3/1
3.50 Renaissance Red 11/8

Sandown
1.00 Jinsha Lake  13/2
1.30 Artifice Sivola 5/1
2.05 Cloudy Beach 11/2
2.40 Clondaw Cian 4/1 Tracker-NAP
3.10 Conas Taoi 2/1
3.40 Eco Warrior 12/1

Wolverhampton
4.10 Pacommand 8/1
4.45 Taqdeer 6/5
5.15 Zed Candy Girl 11/2
5.45 Menelik 20/1
6.15 Anonymous John 7/1
6.45 Step On It 9/4
7.15 Nonios 10/3
7.45 Thermal Column 6/4

Dundalk
5.35 Strategic Heights 8/1
6.05 See You In Malta 4/1
6.35 Queen of India 10/1
7.05 Bishan Bedi 8/1
7.35 Sea of Blue 8/1
8.05 Cristy's Call 12/1
8.35 Valerie Dubuisson 66/1
9.05 Daliyan 8/1