Wednesday April 21st

We were extremely unlucky yesterday, with Aultcharn trading 1.37 in running before being pipped on the post by his stablemate.

Today is our busiest day in a long time, we have three bets which is almost unprecedented for us. However, we're outlaying only 10pts, which is only a little above our average.

5.15 Epsom Rain On The Wind 1pt each-way @ 16/1 (Totesport, Boylesports, guaranteed)

There is a definite case on his pedigree and his racing style to date that Rain On The Wind might be a miler and not a sprinter. Our of Bertolini with stamina influence Linamix on the dam's side, he has been campaigned at distances up to six furlongs thus far and on numerous occasions has stayed on from the rear without threatening. Last time out he received a very unusual ride, to say the least, and there are some indications that this is a well handicapped horse who might come into his own sooner rather than later. I think there's a chance he could be around a stone better than his current rating of 65, and today's class five handicap looks a winnable event for a horse with that profile. William Carson takes a further 3lb off and at 16/1, I'm happy to have a speculative interest that she shows improved form today.

6.10 Punchestown Joncol 3pts win @ 6/1 (Paddy Power, guaranteed, also 6/1 with Skybet, Sporting Bet)

Smashing chaser of Paul Nolan's who stands around eighteen hands. I've long thought Joncol to be top class, and he will have to go close to winning today if that is indeed the case. This could be his coming of age race, it has been his target all season and Paul is finally taking off the cotton wool to see what he can do. He has been weak in the markets because it is generally thought he needs soft ground, but he wouldn't be running if it wasn't suitable for him and Punchestown have watered plenty this week. Denman looks to be coming here as an afterthought, and the one I'm worried about as the danger is Cooldine. I think Joncol stays very well, and if he's on the leader's coattails coming around the home turn, he can land the spoils.

8.20 Kempton Admire The View 5pts win @ 11/2 (Coral, guaranteed)
Bet of the day. A dughter of Dubawi, whose progeny have an excellent record on artificial surfaces. Posted an RPR of 90 when demolishing some average horses in a maiden at Thirsk last summer, before bombing out in a group 3 after. The records show good ground on both occasions, but video evidence clearly shows that Thirsk was Good to Soft at the very least, there was loads of juice in the ground and the selection enjoyed it. She simply didn't let herself down on what looked like good to firm ground at Newbury, and on a surface which is much more forgiving she is a confident choice today. Forget the usual misinformation in the Racing Post that the stable haven't come to hand, their last two runners have finished first (ridden by today's jockey, last night at this course) and a close second. Has everything in her favour here and could be a cut above these rivals.