Nothing today as yet that looks great value.  I will update later around 4pm,  as a horse running in a later race is of interest, and may be worth backing.

Delighted to see my wife and her fathers horse win easily yesterday at Market Rasen.  Linganno Felice absolutely bolted up by 26L, he jumped well and made all the running.  Hopefully the handicapper will not be too harsh on him, as I think the danger I mentioned yesterday Tayzar ran below it’s best, it was dripping sweat at the  start, (never a good sign) and pulled hard off what was a decent pace, hopefully he will be none the worse, from his below par effort.

Nothing solid today, I am hoping Linganno Felice can win again at Market Rasen 2:10, my wife has gone to see him run with her father.  He has Tayzar to beat, hopefully the ground is not too quick as it has been dry all week.

Couple of horses entered tomorrow of interest, I think the weather is going to be dry for a few days over most areas in the U.K.

I did not see the Preakness Stakes in USA last night, but read Justify won again, he is a very good horse. A very good friend of mine was in Bob Baffert’s barn before this horse won the Arkansas Derby, (two wins before last night’s win) he said he saw this “beast ” walking in the barn and asked Baffert what it was, because it was huge and all muscle, and had so much presence, Baffert told him, that is ‘Justify’, and said he could be the best horse he has ever trained !!

Todays Free tips are as follows:

Horse: Aurum

Time: 2:40 Newmarket

Current Odds: Evens (without fav)

I am backing this horse without Purser, it’s a small field and I think he can improve to take a strong hand in the finish, he is a course winner, his stable are in form and his jockey won on him last time.  Of rivals, Mutaaqeb is the one to beat with Purser not in the equation.

I am also having a double Aurum (without fav, evens) and Crystal Ocean 2:25 Newbury, 4/7, it works out at just over 2/1.  I think it’s a penalty kick for this horse, he  is classy and will appreciate the step up to 1m 4f today , after a game win over 10f last time at Sandown.

Bit rushed today as I have got to take my son to football !

Unlucky with Rock Eagle yesterday at Salisbury, he was beaten a head after being allowed to drift left by his jockey, who then decided to give him two or three cracks of the whip with his right hand, further drift left, finally Steward got his stick into the left hand and the horse finished strong to be denied in a photograph! It was simply a very poor ride, from the man on top.

Todays free tips are as follows:

Horse: Warsaw Road

Time: 4:55 Newmarket

Current Odds: 13/8

This horse likes ground on the fast side, he has missed a few recent entries because of the ground being too soft.  He has a good racing weight, was progressive last year and had a run last month on the all weather, where he ran well. I don’t think 1 mile will be too much of an issue, he has won over 7f before, and ran over a mile on debut.   I think he will be hard to beat. Of rivals, Almoreb is honest, although he may be slightly better with some give in the ground, Knight Owl is a winner at the track, he is another that does not want the ground too fast, Roll on Rory will like the fast going, and is a course and distance winner, he could outrun his odds.

Horse: Not That Fuisee

Time: 7:10 Aintree

Current Odds: 1/3

I am putting this horse in a double with Warsaw Road, it makes it almost 5/2, as the only way I see this horse losing is if he falls !

Update: 1.40 pm

I am backing Rock Eagle 3.15 Salisbury, he is around 6/5 but it looks like a race he can follow up under his penalty for his win previously at Windsor.  King Lud is the likely main threat, Movie Set has solid form when winning at two, he has not ran on the flat fora long time, he has though won over hurdles, so fitness will not be an issue, he has a fair chance even with 10st 5lb on his back.

Another good winner yesterday with Hamada obliging at 5/2 in the first race at York. It was good to see Harry Angel win yesterday in the big sprint, he was impressive and will be hard to beat in top sprints this season, he heads to Royal Ascot for his next race.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: White Desert

Time: 6:55 Newmarket

Current Odds: 9/4

This horse was an excellent second on his last run.  That was on the all weather at Wolverhampton, only beaten a neck that day by a very useful horse rated over 100. White Desert races off 83 today (raised 6lb) for his recent second.  He has won on turf, is lightly raced, and should improve for his latest run, also  his stables horses are running well, I think he can win this handicap off top weight.

Of rivals, Albareeq ran really well at Chester last week, he has solid ew claims, and could well be the one to beat, Magellan is a winner last season, he can be in the mix as well.

I will do an update around 2pm with a possible horse worth backing.

One winner yesterday with Georgian Manor, and a below par effort from my other selection in Killarney, a tiny loss on the day.

Today sees the start of the York meeting that is always worth watching, some good horses on show during the week.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Hamada

Time: 2:20 York

Current Odds: 5/2

I backed this horse when he obliged recently at Wolverhampton, it was a good effort, after well over a year off the track.  He has won on grass as a two year old, and I think the ground tomorrow will be perfect at York, unless the heavens open ! He has been raised 5lb for his win at Wolverhampton, but I think although this race is harder, he will be good enough to win again.  Of rivals, Now Children won recently on the all weather after a while off the track, he could be the danger, a slight concern about the trip, he has won over 10f, his Dam was very speedy, if he does stay he is the one to beat.  You can make a case for the rest of the field, as all have chances on their best form, although some have better all weather form so far, than turf form.

Update: 11:55am

High Street Lady 6:10 Killarney is around 7/4 (without fav) she won well last time at Dundalk, a drop in trip today, should be ok for this filly as she is a strong traveller. I am backing without Aiseolas as she is a major threat.

Good start to the week, Diviner was an easy winner yesterday.  She made all the running to win easily, heavily backed from 15/8-11/8 returned.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Georgian Manor

Time: 5:45 Beverley

Current Odds: 4/5

Although short in price, this horse would of won another stride at Lingfield last time. Slight negative is stall 13, but the dangers are all drawn wide as well.  Hopefully his jockey can take their time and finish the race off strong, as this horse should relish the stiff finish of the track.  I think he can win this before progressing.

Of rivals, Chief Justice is talented, but quirky, Fascinator ran well on debut, she could be the one to beat, Bayshore Freeway is well drawn and from a good yard, she could well be in the mix on her debut run.

I will update around 11:30am with another possible bet.

Todays free tip is as follows:

Horse: Diviner

Time: 1:50 Wolverhampton

Current Odds: 15/8

I think this filly will make a big jump forward from her debut run on heavy ground, she was backed that day, but never really got into the race, she looks a decent mover who just didn’t handle the ground, plus a lot of horses having their first run just get it all wrong.  A small field with a good jockey look a positive, and those that have ran are clearly nothing special.  Of rivals, Willow Brook has shown a bit of talent, second on its last run was an improvement, she could be the one to beat, Global Goddess comes from a stable that like a bet, any money for her is a positive for her chance of being in the mix.