A really good race yesterday at Sandown at 3.00 in the Coral-Eclipse. Vadeni getting the better of Mishriff by a neck, with Native Trail a head away in third. It was a really top class ride from Christophe Soumillon. The ride of David Egan on Mishriff was very poor, he got trapped behind the closing Native Trail at a vital stage, and possibly cost him the win. It was a day to forget for Egan, as he gave Mitbaahy a poor ride in the 1.50, getting beat a neck, and getting a three day ban for hampering his rivals inside the final furlong. A talented jockey, but he needs to iron out his far too many mistakes, as he is prone to them.

Today at Chelmsford 1.35 Alexa’s Princess could well improve a good bit for her first try at 7f. She was closing last time over 5f, and in her first run over the extended trip, she is my pick.

In France today, Hurricane Lane 3.00 will be hard to beat, Third Realm at 5/2 without the favourite could be a good option, as he has good form, and bolted up last time, he did beat Alaydar last year in the Derby trial, before running a good race at Epsom, he seems to like soft ground as well.

I like Last Of A Legend 2.25 Market Rasen, she ran well just over a month ago, and will like the forecast good ground, as the track is very well maintained by the ground staff at the Lincolnshire venue.

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At Sandown today, the main race at 3.35 is a group 1 over 10 furlongs. Vadeni the French Derby winner ships in to take on some strong opposition from the UK. Native Trail won the Irish 2,000 Guineas on his latest run. He tries the trip of 10f for the first time. I think he has a good chance and I have backed him at 15/8 without Vadeni. I do think it will be a good race, and will be between the two three year olds at the finish.

In France, 5.00 Chantilly. Factuer Cheval steps up in grade, he is unbeaten in three races, twice I have backed him, so I took the 11/10 on offer last night, as he will be hard to beat.

Some good races at Haydock – on rain softened ground. Gaasee 3.15 will like the ground, he is my idea of the winner, in what is a strong race. Brentford Hope at 12/1 could be worth a bet each way in it, he has a decent claimer on top, who takes off a valuable 7lb , and his trainer would not give him the chance, if he did not think he can overcome his lack of riding experience, to be an asset with his claim.

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Looking at tonights evening racing. At Beverley 6.23, California Gem looks to follow up from her win at Ripon over the minimum trip of 5 furlongs. She has a penalty, will need to reverse form with Santabella, and I have opted to back the Boughey trained filly without Santabella, she was 15/8 early today.

I just watched Queen Me win at Haydock, she won well from Serenity Rose, who ran well. Watching a few jockeys that have been mentioned as possibly going to take over from Frankie Dettori at the Gosden stable. David Egan has been mentioned, I just watched his ride on Serenity Rose, he rides well, but is not comfortable with his whip in his left hand, he needs to practice that, as the top riders can use both hands.

A prime example of a former champion jockey, who is very uncomfortable with his whip in his left hand is Paul Hanagan.
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It was good to see Inspiral make a winning return yesterday at Royal Ascot. She scored very easily under Frankie Dettori, who has had a relatively poor Ascot, for him. He has had a bit of stick in the press for his rides during the week, on Stradavarius , who I did not think was good enough, and I dont think Dettori did too much wrong. Saga was the the other horse on Thursday he was adjudged to have ridden poorly, I tend to agree that he should of won, he came from a long way back, the defence for Frankie, is the horse is not totally genuine, he had blinkers on for the first time, as he has been below par on his last few runs.

On to today, Missed The Cut 5.35 Ascot, is a real improver, and could well be ahead of the handicapper. He would be my choice in a very competitive race. I do like Hurricane Lane 3.40 Ascot. He has had a racecourse gallop, and should be too good for his rivals. Looking elsewhere, Victory Dance 1.32 Newmarket is reported to be useful, he has a live threat in Bresson, who ran a good race on debut when third. He will improve for that experience, and has a solid chance.

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Today at Royal Ascot 5.35 sees Reach For The Moon having his second race of the year. I think he looks a banker, he is very short odds, but I will be surprised if he gets beat, as his rivals have shown form that are nothing like his.

Kyprios 4.20 is my choice in the Gold Cup. He won really well on his last run in Ireland, and I think he can beat his older rivals, Trueshan will very likely be a non runner on the quick ground, former winner Stradavarious is the one to beat.

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A good winner for my subscribers yesterday. Paradias 3.50 Yarmouth scored at 3/1, making all the running.

Today has good racing, at Sandown the 1.45 looks a really good contest for two year olds. One Nation was given a poor ride at Yarmouth when third on debut, as he was never put in the race, hopefully Buick can make amends today, his main threat looks to be Freedom Day. At York 4.40, I like Your Spirit, who was hampered when a decent third on her debut. She should improve, and the sharp 5f should be ok, Nashur looks the one to beat.

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A good winner advised for my subscribers yesterday. Factuer Cheval 12.20 Lyon- Parilly was advised at 11/10 yesterday morning, he returned at 4/7, scoring easily under Gerald Mosse.

Today in France at Chantilly, it is the French Derby at 3.00 pm. Modern Games, trained by Charlie Appleby will be looking to follow up from his win in the 2,000 Guineas (French) last month, when he was a good winner. Today will be much harder i think, he is poorly drawn in 13, and any rain will not enhance his chances. I would prefer to back something each way. Ancient Rome is well drawn, will handle any rain and if ridden more forward, has a good chance. He is a strong galloper, and being ridden for a turn of foot does not play to this horses best quality. At around 8/1, he is worth an each way bet.

Looking at the Epsom Derby result yesterday. Desert Crown was a comfortable winner, he had a clear passage, unlike Westover, who stayed on strongly after having trouble in running. Rob Hornby who rode Westover, may want to look at his ride a few times, as I don’t understand why he had his whip in his right hand, as his horse drifted left, away from his whip, when he managed to get daylight, on the run towards the winning post, horses are known to roll left down the camber at Epsom, he should have known that, he would not of won- but it cost him second place.
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A good profit for May of 17.02 points (£1702.00). So really pleased with that. I advised a lot more selections this month, with 17 winning bets, which is the most ever since I started, slightly below my most profitable month, but still good.

I am looking forward to the next few months, with the Epsom Derby and Oaks next weekend. A couple of horses entered in the next few days , so hopefully I can get off to a decent start for June.

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A very difficult day trying to find a winner, a typical Saturday !

I do like Thunder Legend 1.10 Haydock, he got a bit tired on his last run, when a fair third at Ascot. He will strip fitter for that, and is worth a bet.

At Chelmsford, Brave Emperor 3.00 would be my choice, he has Centre Court to beat, but the extra furlong today should bring out some more improvement in him, and although a short price, he is one to put in a double with one.

Razeyna 2.01 Chester, was unlucky last time, she can make amends and win this, racing back on grass should be more suitable, although she blew the start at Newcastle, if she does that at Chester, its almost game over, as it is a track were everyone tries to race a long way from home usually, and if you are at the back of the field it is not easy to pass horses, that have gone too early and weaken inside the latter stages.

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Another good winner advised for my subscription members today. Spangled Mac 1.50 Bath was advised at 3/1 this morning, he returned at 11/4, scoring well under Daniel Muscutt. My best month regards number of winning advised bets, 16 from 24, with only one out of the first 4. Hopefully I can end the month well, profit is currently 16.47 points (£1647.00) for May.

I will try to find a couple of winners tomorrow. I do like a few entries, hopefully they will represent a bit of value in the betting market.

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