Friday 10th August 2012

Just the one bet for today. It has been a most uninspiring week racing wise, we've had to pick and choose our bets and from the three we've had, all three have placed and given a return. Not all weeks can be exciting, and it doesn't look like this week will be. Saying that, we've turned a small profit and one or two winners would make it all the more satisfying.

3.20 Lingfield For Life 2pts each-way AND 1pt win @ 10/1 (Generally, get guaranteed) - WON

Represents a small stable who do well here, and although For Life is now a ten year old, there is little to suggest his powers are on the wane. Two of his last three runs have been decent, seeing him run above today's mark, and I did note that he didn't have ideal conditions with regard to the draw and other factors on a few recent occasions. He should get the lead from stall two today, he goes particularly well after this sort of break, and having Natalia Gemelova claim 3lb is a bonus. She knows the horse well and will keep the tactics simple. The opposition today are largely our of sorts and limited, only Mary's Pet might challenge for the lead but from stall six I think he has his work cut out to get it. The step back in trip from the selection's usual seven furlongs looks a step in the right direction and from this low mark he has an ideal chance to post a fourth course win.

Profit & loss: day: +34.00 / month: +52.00 / year: -79.46