Hennnnnessssey day.

Have to say I'm more than happy with last weeks bets. All got placed. Just a quick rant on the Racing Post again.. A great publication.... The public just follow it blindly.... hehehe... Red Maloney, ran superbly last week for 3rd and was travelling really well. Gerald Delamere (he's been around in racing about 160 years...) wrote last saturday. "Red Maloney..... isn't an obvious candidate for a longer trip". The RP Spotlight, Richard Austen, added "...and this longer trip seems more of an obvious benefit to his rivals."

Cheers chaps for your insight.. Keeps the price nice and high so the mug punters don't back it... Keep up the good work.... The superb Rob Wright, tipped Red Maloney in his column.. (He's not superb coz he agrees with me btw). He tips up some big priced winners as well. Also Templegate in the Sun has changed from Phil Logan to Steve Jones, so bear that in mind if you follow the Sun. I may keep an eye on him.. Logan seemed to go off the boil recently after winning the RP Tipster 3-4 years ago. He went through the card a couple of times a while back, even I couldn't do that.

While I'm so busy, there will be limited time for posts. When I'm not working, I'm working on my new house and time is short. Saturdays are the best days for betting and I'll try to put up bets when the mighty Bees are at home (otherwise at work). You can follow the blog so you should get an update when there's a new post.

Today is Hennessey day at Newbury. There are 3 I fancy against the field. Nothing shocking but What A Friend (8/1) and Barbers Shop (6/1) have all the trends in their favour and both should go close. At an e/w price, State Of Play (14/1) looks a bit of value. The former winner is a classy horse.

In the 2.05, Akilak looked value at the 16/1 available last night, but is now 12/1 and getting shorter on the time, 12/1 is on the edge of value but should start 8 or 9/1.

1.00 Kawagino was forecast at 33/1 at sportinglife.com.. Shame he isn't that today. 14/1 is best price. About right, but I've still backed him, but i'd really tip him if he was the 33s.

So not too much today especially as they've all been backed into 'normal' prices, so don't do your bollocks...

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So sorry for the gap... Lots of stuff on..... Gonna be the same I'm afraid even though we've tons of great racing on.

I'm gonna put up a couple today at big prices.

Haydock
2.20
I can't really belive that Lysander is 16/1 (general). I have to say that Burton Port (4/1f) and Diamond Harry (5/1) are cracking horses. Harry lost his unbeaten record at Cheltenham afyer racking up 6 in a row. There will be more to come. Burton won a good race last week at Bangor and is the early morning steamer (from 11/2). Lysander won last month at Aintree and this is his trip. One negative is his performance in large fields. Ideally he wants about 8-10 runners to see him at his best, but has won in a bigger field too.

Ascot
2.35
This looks on paper to be all about Zaynar (7/4f) and Karabak (3/1). I like Zaynar but it's asking a lot for a 4yo to give weight to older rivals. Karabak is much more interesting, and I'd rather be on his side. Katchit (11/2) looks past his best. Lough Derg (16/1) must be past it as well now. Time For Rupert (20/1) look like he want's further but is worth watching in the market. The horse I like will easily sneak under the radar and I can't imagine will start any shorter than 20/1... is Red Maloney (25/1, Ladbrokes, Boylesports). Now on the bare facts this looks a frivolous call, but he has a couple of things going for him. Hes crying out for a step up from 2m and he wants to go right-handed. And he's had a run this season. I'm on and am hoping for some place money.

Kempton
6.00
Yummy, dodgy twiglet racing at Kempton... My favourite. Gonna tip up Capone (12/1). Much better than his grade 5 wins, not good enough for grade 3 LTO, grade 4 might be perfect. Plonked on the AW might not be to his liking, but this distance is. Small stakes recommended as this usually guarantees a win after the blowouts above.