Thursday 28th August 2014

An each-way return was the best we could manage on Ebor day, with Van Percy eventually outgunned into second by Mutual Regard. All in all our selections ran well over the course of the week and I was happy with our approach.

A Scoop 6 announcement will follow.

Just one bet for today.

6.20 Hamilton Henpecked 2pts each-way AND 2pts win @ 16/1 (Boylesports, SeanieMac.com, Paddy Power, guaranteed, 14/1 generally guaranteed) - E/W 3rd

Most of these don't look particularly well treated. Scottish Star might be an exception, but the bounce factor could potentially scupper him having put in a big effort off the back of an absence and, added to that, you don't get rich backing horses with this profile at short prices against gnarled handicappers. Coincidentally appeals as the best of the short prices, but again may not be best handicapped after her recent win, the form of which is open to interpretation. At a bigger price, Henpecked is selected. She has attracted support at prices this morning. she hasn't had much racing for a four year old, and connections mentioned that they had given her plenty of time when she won on her penultimate start at Ayr. She idled close home that day and was probably value for better than the winning margin. Having failed to follow up, she has been given a break but she ought to remain competitive off a mark of OR60. A good 3lb claimer is enlisted to take more weight off her back, and if she is ready to run as the money suggests, she is no 14/1 shot here. Track trip and ground should all be fine and we'll support her each-way and win.

Profit & loss: day: +3.00 / month: -32.75 / year: +353.05