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.