Hamilton 15:40 6f Class 3 Totepool EBF Flower of Scotland Fillies Handicap
Jeannie Galloway really ought to have no trouble taking this after being denied 2nd on Friday at Ayr. She won the race on the stands side only to be beaten a short head by the leader of the far side. Conditions are almost identical (same jockey, class, weight, distance and slightly easier ground which won't trouble) but the difference this time is that she raced just 2 days ago.
If the race comes too soon for class act Jeannie then it could be set up for a closer. There aren't many here - it's full of runners who like to race up front! Just Ursula and Red Roar look almost certain to be held up. Ursula has no sort of form on the soft going which leaves Red Road. Now I wouldn't normally entertain a horse who's moving up two grades as well as an extra furlong (she usually contests 5f races) but she is feather weight - with Julie Burke claiming an additional value 5lbs she'll be a full 12lbs lower than the next lightest and - has had a couple of 2nds over 6f and will also like the going so there is a glimmer there and there could be one of those (apparently) inexplicable results in what could be a strangely run race!
Jeannie Galloway win 6/4 1st
Red Roar each way 12/1 UP (4th)
I'll be having a family day tomorrow so unlikely to be adding any selections or much at all to my blog......and a nice long lie in!
Jeannie Galloway really ought to have no trouble taking this after being denied 2nd on Friday at Ayr. She won the race on the stands side only to be beaten a short head by the leader of the far side. Conditions are almost identical (same jockey, class, weight, distance and slightly easier ground which won't trouble) but the difference this time is that she raced just 2 days ago.
If the race comes too soon for class act Jeannie then it could be set up for a closer. There aren't many here - it's full of runners who like to race up front! Just Ursula and Red Roar look almost certain to be held up. Ursula has no sort of form on the soft going which leaves Red Road. Now I wouldn't normally entertain a horse who's moving up two grades as well as an extra furlong (she usually contests 5f races) but she is feather weight - with Julie Burke claiming an additional value 5lbs she'll be a full 12lbs lower than the next lightest and - has had a couple of 2nds over 6f and will also like the going so there is a glimmer there and there could be one of those (apparently) inexplicable results in what could be a strangely run race!
Jeannie Galloway win 6/4 1st
Red Roar each way 12/1 UP (4th)
I'll be having a family day tomorrow so unlikely to be adding any selections or much at all to my blog......and a nice long lie in!
With the jumps season upon us, I'll be spending some time over the next few days rediscovering my jumpy-hurdly head as well as re-familiarising myself with the concept of 'obstacles'. Those initial selections are probably kept to myself for a good few days until I'm back in the groove...... I am usually best at picking the winners in Class 4 2m and 2m 1f novice hurdles !
If Carlsberg made TV commercials for racing they'd all be like this absolutely brilliant one for the Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot on 15 October.
It does just what advertising (or a really good girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband) should do and fills you with anticipation and desire:
It's even good enough to shut me up for a short while about the fact that Champions Day should never have been moved from HQ and relocated to somewhere easier access for all the investment bankers to reach (so they can drink champagne, eat and gamble without having to look at a live horse or paddock or breathe fresh air or even venture outside their corporately hospitable box and TV screens.....grrrrr!)
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