Another WINNER yesterday for my subscribers, Greaneteen was advised at 10/11 in the morning, he was heavily backed into 4/7, before winning the 2:00 Fontwell, hopefully I have another horse today that will win, and one lined up tomorrow that I’ve been waiting for.

I advised followers yesterday of selections for races in France at Vincennes.  Two of the three horses won, Belina Josselyn being the winner of the big race the Prix de Amerique, she returned at 13/8, I’ve had a few messages from people who backed her, so I will hopefully be able to find a few more winners in the French races.

Today’s cards jumping are at Ludlow and Kempton, with Wolverhampton on the level.  At Kempton racing starts at 1.00pm with an intriguing novice hurdle, Extra Mag will need to jump better today to defy a penalty, he won ok at Exeter last time, but made a few errors, he takes on a field with a lot of horses that have not ran over timber yet, Precious Cargo was a bumper winner for Lucinda Russell last season, he is now with champion trainer Nicky Henderson, this horse has a lot of potential, although he was very keen when running in bumpers, the sharp track at Kempton may well suit, he will be well schooled. If he relaxes, he could be the one to beat.    Not So Sleepy is having his first run, a winner on the flat, he could well run well if taking to hurdling. At Ludlow Lough Derg Spirit has form going right handed, he has cheekpieces today, and I think he will be suited better by the small field, I think he can put his below par run behind him last time, and win the 2:55 under James Bowen.

Nice to get two winners yesterday for my subscribers, Fearsome 3:05 Lingfield (evens) and West Coast Flyer 6:15 Chelmsford both did the business, also advised in a double, so a good day.

As I mentioned yesterday I will try for a change to give followers a winner or two at Vincennes today.  The big race is the Prix D’ Amerique, having spoken to Laurent this morning, we both agreed it is a very tough race to win, three or four horses could win, and it would be no surprise on any of them, Belina Josselyn was the one that looked to be in good form of late, the race is at 3:05, so worth watching.  Two with major chances of winning at the French track, are Ekeren in the 12:50 and Face Time Bourbon at 1:50, who will be hard to beat.

Some fair racing in the U.K. today.  Fontwell has a few nice horses running, the 2:00 is well contested and has some potentially useful horses lining up.  The 3:00 looks to be between Birds Of Prey and Umnedini, if the former gets his act together, he has the talent to beat the favourite. Paul Nicholls has always thought a fair bit of Birds Of Prey, he rather gave the race away last time, hopefully the figure eight Sussex track will motivate this horse to put his best foot forward.

Some cracking races all around the globe today. And some good racing tomorrow, especially for any of my followers who are interested in the trotting racing in France.  The big race on Sunday is the Prix d’Amerique at Vincennes. This race has more betting on it than any of the top thoroughbred races in France, including the Prix d’Arc de Triomphe.  I am not overly familiar myself with the trotting racing in France, but have been told by my friend Laurent Barbarin, who is on Sky racing now as their expert on these races, and the thoroughbreds as well.  Laurent has kindly sent me a link, which gives the runners for this prestigious event:-http://horseraces.pmu.fr/news/2019-prix-damerique-runners

I will ask Laurent about the runners and will advise followers of what he thinks. Hopefully we can find one with a good chance.

Looking at today’s cards,  some decent fields.  At Cheltenham the 12:40 has some useful 4 year olds, who will be having this trial for the Triumph hurdle, hoping to run well and head to the big race in March.  I thought Nelson River at 8/1 was an each way bet, he has to improve to win, but has course form, and is honest. At Doncaster Dynamite Dollars has only to jump round to win the 1:30, he is very short odds to win.

I will update later if something else looks of interest.

Cilaos Emery won well yesterday, I put him on my post as one to win, he was clear on ratings (hurdles) although it was a chase yesterday.  He looks a useful type to follow.

Today has some good racing.  Tough races to find a winner I thought.  Magic Of Light 2:40 Huntingdon looks tough to beat, she won well recently.  If she turns up in the same from, she will be hard to beat, although today is over fences, but she has won over both, so a big chance. At Lingfield Little Rock could well serve it up to short priced favourite Harvey Dent, 10f could be a plus for Little Rock, he ran well last time over 7f.

More later.

Hopefully followers may of backed Choice Encounter last night at Kempton, I thought he was the one to beat 6:45.  He stayed on well to win by a nose ! I think Hollie Doyle has improved as a jockey since losing her claim, she rides a lot for Archie Watson, and does well for him.

Todays turf UK meetings have been abandoned.  Gowran currently goes ahead in Ireland, Cilaos Emery 3:35 is an interesting runner, he has the best form over hurdles, and if he runs anywhere near to his 159 rating, he will be hard to beat in this Beginners Chase, Ruby Walsh has opted to ride him.

At Meydan the racing looks good.  Some very tough races to work out the winners.  Sometimes it pays to back the second or third string of Godolphin in races, and that may be the same today, the 3:40 has 6 Godolphin runners, in a field of 9, both Saeed Bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby have three each, finding the winner looks tough.  First Contact at 12/1 may well be worth a small each way.

More later.

A good WINNER yesterday for my subscribers, Clondaw Castle 1:40 Leicester strolled home at 6/4, it was only a three horse race, I opposed the odds on favourite, simply because he had a lot of question marks, jumping, enthusiasm, and first run of year.  He was rated 12lb ahead over hurdles, than my selection,  but it was a chase yesterday, and his previous race over fences, was poor.

Anyway on to today, two turf meetings have been abandoned, the two remaining are on the all weather.  At Lingfield racing gets started at 1.00, a tricky first race, I like one in the second, and the third race at 2:05 looks a moderate event.  If Turn To Rock is any good, he has an ideal chance to win, as the favourite is not very good.  At Kempton later today Choice Encounter looks to follow up on a recent win at 6:45, he could well be hard to beat.

I was just talking to a good friend this morning, former top jockey Declan Murphy.  He was in good form, said the weather is cold in the UK, and he was looking forward to going back to Madrid soon, he spends most of his time living in Spain now, always good to speak to him.  He made an amazing recovery from his awful fall, back in 1994.   He had great belief that he would get well again, after his fall, such a shame his career as a jockey was cut short, he was a very talented rider.

Looking at today’s cards, at Kelso a few small fields.  I thought Elvis Mail would likely beat Erik The Red, although the latter’s flat ability was of a high level,  intersting to see his new hurdling career start today.   I saw Elvis Mail win last time, she won well.

At Newcastle Straight Right 5:15, who is a course and distance winner, could win again.  Stargazer is another that likes the track, he runs at 4:10, he is in good form and improving.  His likely main threat will come from Loud And Clear, who is on a career high mark at the age of 8, which is rare on the flat.

More Later.

Delighted to get a WINNER for my subscribers yesterday, Destrier 2.00 Ayr was advised at 5/6 in the morning, he won like his very short odds of 1/2 should, jumping well and winning easily.

Todays meeting at Sedgefield has survived three inspections , but goes ahead.  Looking at the card it looks quite tricky.  One horse I thought would probably win was Beallandendall 2.20, he has to overcome a heavy fall on his last run, so probably when having a bet, in play would be the best option, watch him jump the first two fences, and then back him ! Briac who is the favourite, fell on his only run over fences, so he is another that has a question mark.

At Warwick today the 1.30 looks like being a decent race.  I prefer the favourite Yellow Dockets to Shantung, although I think it will be closer than they are in the betting market. Hopefully the weather does not get too bad over the next few days, and we can continue with plenty of racing.

More Later.

Hopefully followers may of backed Negarious last night at Wolverhampton, he returned at 2/1, so decent value.

Todays racing at Exeter looks competitive,  the 1:45 looks like good chance for Halton Hill to get a win, it won’t be easy though as Golden Promise has been running well, and has a decent claimer taking 5lb off his back.  The 4:30 Exeter is a bumper, a lot of money has been shown for Saint De Reve in the betting market. One horse I think that will be tough to beat today at Thurles is First Approach 1.00, he ran on well in a top race last time, Todays extra 2f will suit, I think he will be too good for his two rivals.

Later post today.  Like most Saturday’s, as tough as ever looking for value and winners.  I tend to sometimes just have interest bets !

I just saw former Grand National winner One For Arthur unseat his rider again, two races in a row he has not completed the race.  Looking at the remaining races Ellarna 4:25 Taunton is one I thought could be hard to beat.  Nefarious 7:15 was another I liked at Wolverhampton this evening, the two at the top have come out, and Nefarious ran with promise in three outings last year.