After an enforced absence, the blog has had a well needed turnaround of late, epically with nine of our thirteen selections coming in on Wednesday thanks to some amazing games and quality brilliant performances. So much for the interlull, eh?
As if that wasn’t enough, our pre tournament picks India have made the Cricket World Cup final. Some may have argued that the prices haven’t allowed for much value; However a 3 pt stake at 5/4 for them to reach the final essentially means that we had 5/4 about them beating Pakistan, and their win now doubles up for us as an 11/4 bet about them beating Sri Lanka; The best price around is now 4/6.
The flat season is underway earlier than ever, and there’s masses and masses of promise to come. Many will still be focusing on Aintree and Punchestown, but one thing we are guaranteed is quality racing every weekend and weekdays; And with so many countries and disciplines to choose from, you’re never short of a good race. It’s got a significant advantage over jumps in the fact that there are always plenty of good races, starting from the Guineas trials. Some will disagree, but I can’t wait and this is literally the highpoint of the racing year, with nearly every racing distinction in the world holding a top event.
Anyway, enough rambling on about our wonderful sport, as the flat season started yesterday (as previously referred to) and the best action comes at Leicester, where Ryan Moore bids to make a good start to his title challenge and champion Paul Hanagan, fresh from a double yesterday, bids to continue the good work.
It might seem strange to recommend a punt on an early season Maiden Auction Stakes (2.20 Leicester) but I can’t get away from WAYBULOO, a half-sister to three winning sprinters and from the family of a Queen Mary winning sprinter. Champion Paul Hanagan has been booked, and Gay Kellaway’s stable can be trusted to get a juvenile ready. The betting will clearly be highly informative, with all seven making their debuts but a decent price should be around and the filly can go close.
One of the key features of the midweek cards is a good three year old handicap and at 3.20, 5 decent winners clash. The front two in the betting are typical handicapping types. Sadler’s Risk showed guts in abundance to win her over a mile last year and is a typical Mark Johnston horse for the fact that he’ll improve for a trip but the amount of weight he has to give to MAN OF GOD may just stop him. Quick ground’s an unknown but over this longer trip on his handicap bow, a big run looks on the cards and he showed useful form last year. A derby entry beckons well and he can justify a short evening price of 11/8 with Paddy Power.
Advice
1 pt win Waybuloo (2.20 Leicester)
1 pt win Man Of God, 3.20 Leicester (11/8 Paddy Power)
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