Catch Up...

Friday was a little frustrating, with our biggest win bet to date running well but ultimately finding the Godolphin runner too good on the day and whilst it looked as though it would win for a moment (traded 1/4 in running) the winner won a shade cosily in the end. Our other runner refused to go in the stalls and was then withdrawn and again it was frustrating to see the well backed favourite turned over as we believed that we had got a few lengths in hand on this.

Time unfortunately prevented us posting up or getting involved yesterday and due to some serious family matters, Mick will be struggling to find the necessary time to assist with the blog for the foreseeable future. Mick has agreed to leave me solely responsible until things are right for him to return but it is likely to mean that there will be less frequent posts and account bets. I will still be getting stuck into the form as much as before and I'm sure Mick will get some time to look himself, so please be assured that the selections will still have been thoroughly researched and will be carrying our money.

Nothing doing today, Esteem Machine (2.30 Salisbury) ran a very eyecatching race at Sandown last time when it finished 4th but it was a 25/1 shot that day and the secret is out of the bag and a top price of 9/2 doesn't really appeal.

Support Fund (4.15 Salisbury) is also worth a second look and was very unfortunate last season over C & D when poorly riden by a young apprentice. The ground will probably be a little on the fast side today and its probably a race to watch rather than get involved in.

Over at Doncaster there are a couple worth keeping an eye on. In the 3.30 Seamus Shindig who ran much better on its latest start than the bare form figures suggest, however the better prices have gone this morning and it looks a tough race. In the 4.05 race I like the chances of the McCabe runner, Well Of Echoes at the prices, following a decent run last time out and looking sure on breeding to appreciate the extra 2 furlongs today. One or two at the front of the market namely, Hukba and Honours Stride appear to have been priced on connections rather than form and taking these types on is a good way to be profitable in the long run. A few other unexposed types in here make this a little bit speculative for a bet today but I couldn't put anybody off.

Good luck if you get involved today and I will try and keep the blog updated as much as possible.