Hmmm things aint getting any better.

Can't get things right at the moment but we will persevere. Danny has a couple that he likes on Monday. Sixofdiamonds is his first selection in the 2.50 at Lingfield. This one was slowly away and ran very green when third on his debut, he should be open to plenty of improvement. Danny's second choice is in the 7.40 at Windsor, Ancient Culture a superbly bred son of Saddler's Wells who is reported in good order for his debut. For myself I will be having a small wager on Gary Moore's High Hope in the 2.20 at Lingfield. This one has been going well over the jumps and was rated 70 on the flat twelve months ago. The years are catching up but he could still be capable of landing a weak race like this.

It was a beautiful day At Ripon, but not for betting!

Danny made a new pal in Paul Hanagan, but he couldn't get the selection home in the maiden. Our main two bets also went down and so we are badly in need of a winner or two on Sunday to get the profit margin up again. Our first selection runs in the 3.50 at Brighton, Veiled Applause. This one ran a blinder on his return when chasing home a decent type and he can go one better this afternoon. Upright Ima is one we like at Wetherby, Pam Sly's mare has been running consistently well and faces her easiest task to date.

A bad week coming to an end

Today we head off to Ripon and we're gunna wipe them bookies clean. Just the two selections for the blog at Ripon, the first one is Burntoakboy in the 3.40. This horse won at Cheltenham in convincing style and today we think it will just have the edge in a competitive race. Our next horse is one of Kevin Ryans promising young filly's Bella Natasha in the 4.40.

Seeing as it's his Birthday...

Yes Dan is a man today, so I wouldn't normally do this but he has picked in the same race as me the 1.45. He fancies Notnowcato

He also likes the look of Syvester Kirk's runner in the 4.00 race, Opera Music.

Happy birthday to Danny

Oh dear the wrong Johnston horse.

Well I got the right trainer, but the wrong horse for the main selection yesterday but I am going down the same road on Friday. In the 1.45 at Sandown Sir Michael has two in the race, Notnowcato and Mountain High, with the last named selected. There is a form line with Blue Monday that brings Mountain High out a few pounds in front of his stable companion. Red Rocks also enters the equation here but I reckon it will be a Stoute one two. I got Mark Johnston wrong yesterday but I am sticking with the Middleham trainer for my second selection, Zaham in the 2.15. He won with a little bit to spare last time when beating today's rival Tybalt and the form is working out well.

Small profit on Wednesday.

I seems the world and his mother new about Last Sovereign, but a 7/4 winner is better than etc, etc....I sound like The Boss. On to Thursday and Danny, who missed out on a winner yesterday, due to AOL not letting me on the sight, has three selections. First of all we have Redbrick Girl in the 2.20 at Beverley. This one ran an excellent second in a similar race at Thirsk last time and there should be more to come. Madaarek is his second selection in the 2.55. Third in a hot race on his return and still looks on a fair mark. Finally young Danny selects Bedizen in the 4.35 race. This one was reportedly working really well at home before his return. So that second to Bergonzi may be stronger form than it looks.
The only selection for myself also runs at Beverley in the 3.25, Majounes Song. This looks easily the pick of the Mark Johnson trio having comfortably landed a decent maiden last season before pulling too hard when tried in Listed company.

Things go from bad to worse!

We are not down-hearted though following another poor day. We are still in the black which is the main thing. A couple that catch my eye on Wednesday are; Optical Illusion in the 4.00 at Epsom. He wasn't given a hard time on his debut by Frankie when a promising eighth in a decent event. He was an expensive purchase and doesn't have a lot to beat here as the rated horses are in the 70's.
It was good to see Roger Charlton back amongst the winners on Tuesday and he makes a rare visit to Catterick with Last Sovereign in the 3.50. He gets in here on a very low mark considering the last run was pretty decent. He is open to further improvement as well.

Black monday!

The less said about Monday the better. But onwards and upwards, hopefully. Ellen's Girl is the each-way selection in the 5.35 at Bath. A much improved performance last time out and has the scope to progress further. In the 6.05 a slightly sentimental selection here in Lochstar, as his mother was a real favourite of mine. however there is substance to choosing him as well as he is bred to be a speed machine and the opposotion is pretty weak. Acouple of late entries from Danny both at Wolverhampton. The first is Farley Star in the 3.25. Very unlucky on his final outing of last season but was a very impressive winner the time before. His second choice is in the 5.05 race, Veracity. the stable is flying at present and he is expected to improve on his recent return at Pontefract.

Macarthur melts, but Dan's on fire!

Two out of two for Dan on Sunday, but Macarthur was a shade disappointing, but possibly down to jockey error.
Enough of that, onto Monday's action and it is a busy day with five meetings. Ponty is our local track and we have three selections from this venue. The boy in form fancies Always Best in the 2.40. Mark Johnston doesn't often leave this track without having a winner and this one hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper and should be suited by this track. Danny also likes the chances of Viking Spirit in the 3.10, it should be a decent price so each-way betting is recommended.
My Ponty selection is Aslan in the maiden at 4.10. It is speedily bred and Tim Easterby has won with this type in the past. The market should guide, but if around 8/1 or higher we suggest each-way betting.
Just one for Danny in the evening and that is Mystic Dancer in the 7.35 at Windsor. This one hails from the in form Michael Stoute yard and looks to have little to beat. Meanwhile I like the look of Lovelace in the 6.25. This son of Royal Applause comfortably beat a horse currently rated 89. So off his current mark he could be thrown in here on his handicap debut.

Back amongst the winners on Saturday

As most of you know I have been working all hours god sends over the week-end so not a lot of time on my hands. However I have had a scan through the cards and nothing catches the eye in Britain and so to Ireland and Macarthur in the 3.55 Leopardstown. Already well backed for the Derby, this superbly bred colt can take his next step towards the big race.
Danny has come up with a couple, the first is Gold Digger Miss in the 2.10 at Southwell, which has shown promise in two races to date and has an easier task this afternoon. Danny's second choice is Missis Potts in the 4.00 at Stratford, a progressive type that could be ahead of the handicapper.

A bad day at the office

No joy with our three selections on Friday but I suppose we were due a bad day. We are going to try and rectify it this afternoon.
Danny has come up with four possibles on today's racing.
The selections are all at Newbury ;
Maraaahel in the 2.10,
Indian Ink 3.15
Dutch Art 3.55
Red Gala 4.55
There are also a couple of runners at Thirsk worth an each-way interest. Maia in the 5.20 will not have to be a world beater to win this and there are strong vibes coming from the local stable. Imperial Echo in the 3.05 is another with solid claims of his current mark. A tricky day's racing but we are pretty hopeful, good luck with whatever you are backing.

A profitable Craven meeting, now for Newbury.

A great end to the Craven meeting, almost three out of three and we now look to Friday. Two selections for me at Newbury, the first is in the 1.40 and it is the Richard Hannon trained Party In The Park. This is quite an early foal and quite an expensive purchase for this yard. He is related to plenty of winners and the stable have already struck with their juveniles. My second selection is Angel Kate in 4.25. We got a good word for this last season but she didn't make the racecourse. If fit for her debut she could run well at decent odds. With both choices, keep a keen eye on the market because if they drift badly it may be best to leave them alone, as fitness has to be taken on trust. Just the one selection for Danny, Eternal Path in the 3.50 at Newbury. Sir Michael has made a great start to the campaign and this well bred daughter of Theatrical made a very promising debut back in October. The fifth home in that race Silver Pivotal gave the form a recent boost and Danny expects this one to win this before moving onto better things.

Another winner for Dan

End of our first week and what a great start. Danny hit winning form with Prime Defender and had a profitable each-way selection in Putra Square. Astroangel ran well to finish second to a much improved performer, so no disgrace there.
Anyway into the second week and Danny has a couple for Thursday. His first goes in the 4.20 at Newmarket, the Andre Fabre trained Manduro. This one kept decent company last season and deserves to pick up a prize of this nature. The trainer has a terrific record with his British visitors and I have to side with Danny here. Danny's second selection is Regal Flush in the 5.30, an impressive maiden winner last season who looks on a fair mark for his handicap debut. My money today will be on Yaqeen in the 4.55 race, not really my selection but put forward by Bud Davies, a pretty shrewd judge. Richard Hills has commented that this is one of the best milers he has sat on and he has obviously ridden plenty of decent performers. It has already been nibbled at for the 1000 Gns and so a big run is expected tomorrow.

Phew!! It was Kew, but only just!

Another nice priced winner on Tuesday but it was nail-biting stuff. On to the start of the Craven meeting. Danny has three strong fancies at Newmarket the first is Putra Square in the 2.00. Paul Cole's charge has solid form from last season and should improve on his recent return, Danny reckons it is a sure fire each-way choice. Next for Dan we have Prime Defender in the 3.10. Barry Hills is knocking in winners left, right and centre and this one has a fitness edge on main rival Hamoody. Last but not least for Daniel, we have Cheap Street in the 5.30. It progressed nicely last season and could still be on fair mark.
Now to try and follow up my recent good fortune I do like the look of Astroangel in the 5.05 at Beverley. The Mark Tompkins trained three-year-old ran well on plenty of occasions last season and should improve for a recent outing in quite a competitive maiden at Folkestone. It should be a massive price so each-way betting is advised. Nothing for me at Newmarket it is too difficult. Good luck with whatever you back.

Ashes burns off rivals

A nice 7/1 winner with Ashes on Monday, and so close for Danny with two good priced placed horses. A quick mention of tomorrow's racing as time is short this afternoon. Kew Green is the one for me in the conditions event at Warwick due off at 4.00. He is rated 100 and has gone well off that mark, however the likely favourite Dream Theme has won a handicap off 90 and so has not put up a performance yet to earn such a high rating. Hope that made sense? There could be more to follow later, time permitting.
Danny finally decided to let me know his selections which are; Transcend in the 3.20 at Nottingham and Mariday in the 3.40 at Exeter. No explanations as hopefully he has now gone to school.

Better stuff on Monday!

Following a modest Sunday, we look ahead to Monday's racing and Danny has one from Windsor on the flat and a jumper from Wetherby.
News Of The Day is his selection in the 3.05 at Windsor. It is very closely weighted with the forecast favourite Dr McFab, but unlike that runner he does have solid turf form and still looks on a decent mark.
At Wetherby Danny takes a chance with Ferdy Murphy's runner Dolmur, who looked on the way back to his best last time out.
Just the one selection for myself, it runs in the 3.50 at Wolverhampton. Ashes holds solid each-way claims on the pick of last season's form. She didn't do too badly on her return to the track at Musselburgh behind Hows She Cuttin'.

No luck in the National

A good result for the bookies in the big race and we couldn't get a horse in the places. However Danny did point out Levera at Lingfield. Poor racing today but we do like the look of a couple of horses. Danny is keen on Palomar in the Kelso 2.30. A decent perfomer on the flat he was well backed for his hurdles debut. He was very novicey and will improve a great deal. Young Mr Bridges also likes the look of Felinious in the last at Market Rasen. This expensive purchase showed plenty of promise on his debut in a much better contest and once again we should see improvement.
Just one each-way selection for myself, Veverka in the 4.10 at Worcester. Her recent form is nothing special but she always goes well at this track and doesn't look badly treated up against some modest opponents.
So three selections for Sunday;
Palomar 2.30 Kelso
Felinious 5.20 Market Rasen
Veverka 4.10 Worcester

Danny amongst the winners.

Aces Four came in for Danny in the first race on Friday, at the odds of 5/2. Danny is strong on the chances of Joe's Edge in the big one on Saturday. I will stick with the three previously mentioned horses;
Numbersixvalverde,
Longshanks,
Point Barrow.
On the flat at Newcastle we like the look of River Bravo in the 2.35. The stable hit winning form on Friday and this lightly raced sort doesn't look badly treated for seasonal return.
Danny's selections on the flat are Levera in the 2.10 at Lingfield and Mark Johnston's Champery in the 2.45 also at Lingfield.

A good start!

A good start to our blog. The best bet of the day at Leicester, He's A Humbug won at 11/4 and our each-way selection Pat Will (25/1) finished an excellent second. Anyway enough of the bragging (although it is nice to start something like this with a win) on to Friday's racing.
Danny reckons he has found a decent bet in the first at Aintree in Aces Four. He ran a blinder at Cheltenham when fourth to Denman. He almost came down on a couple of occasions but recovered well and had some decent types behind. His jumping is a slight concern but a clear round should see him go close.
Nothing for me at Aintree and so to Folkestone. A tricky card and so just the one recommended bet in Rio Taffeta. Mick Channon's charge ran at Kempton last Saturday and did well to finish so close to the winner Fat Boy as he was slowly away and also ran wide at the bend. The opposition looks pretty weak and with improvement expected he looks the one to be on.
So Friday's selections once again.
Aces Four 2.00 Aintree
Rio Taffeta 2.10 Folkestone

Grand National and Thursday's Selections

It's Grand National week and looking ahead to the big race we can put forward our three against then field.
Firstly last year's winner Numbersixvalverde has been brought along nicely and is reported in great form by his trainer Martin Brassil.
Our second selection is Longshanks. I spoke to trainer Kim Bailey earlier this week and this lightly raced gelding has responded well to treatment after injuring his foot and so long as the ground isn't too fast he is expected to go close.
Finally Point Barrow, the big gamble of the race, has to be a danger to all. He will not mind any ground gets the trip and everybody in Ireland appears to have backed it.
To recap;
Numbersixvalverde
Longshanks
Point Barrow.

As for Thursday's racing.
Having studied the Leicester card I have come up with a couple of decent priced selections;
In the 2.45 race Pat Will has an excellent each-way chance on past performances and the stable have won this race in the past.
The conditions race at 3.20 may go to He's A Humbug. This one goes well fresh is from a stable in form and is dropped in class.
My young sidekick Danny is confident of a good run from Turpin Green in the 2.35 at Aintree.
Once again three for Thursday;
Pat Will 2.45 Leicester
He's A Humbug 3.20 Leicester
Turpin Green 2.35 Aintree
Good Luck with whatever you are backing.

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