Sunday, August 19, 2012

Saturday 18th August 2012

It really hasn't been the best week's racing, today's action is a bit better but in truth the Ebor meeting is what we're looking forward to now.

Three interests for this afternoon.

2.05 Doncaster Ghanaian 5pts win @ 5/1 (Generally, get guaranteed)

Represents the Al Zarooni stable who are really hitting form at the moment. This well bred daughter of Shamardal looked green on debut at Goodwood but really got the message late on and started to stride out in a most eye catching fashion towards the finish. This doesn't look a strong fillies maiden and if Ghanaian is as good as she is bred to be, she can win this on the way to better things. Silvestre De Sousa takes the ride and the step up to a mile will suit.

2.20 Ripon El Viento 2pts each-way AND 1pt win @ 11/1 (VC Bet, Ladbrokes, guaranteed, 10/1 generally guaranteed) - WON @ 12/1

Has been well punted into second favourite and looks worth each-way support at double figure odds. The selection has been running well in big field handicaps and he looks ready to strike at this stage. He is a course and distance winner and looks well handicapped on his best form. I think he is still unexposed and I expect him to improve and take a hand in some of the late season sprint handicaps. I want something drawn on either side at Ripon as opposed to the middle and El Viento gets stall 4.

3.30 Ripon Seal Rock 1pt each-way AND 1pt win @ 28/1 (Generally, get guaranteed)

No explanation has been offered for his poor showing at Goodwood but Seal Rock is so well handicapped that he must be given a second chance at big odds even though his current well being can be called into question. He has a potentially decent draw in stall 15 and represents an in form stable. There is no standout candidate here and with stronger handling likely today with Mulrennan replacing Amy Scott, the selection is worth backing at the prices.


Profit & loss: day: +34.00 / month: +50.00 / year: -81.46

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