Friday's Selections - 17 February

We shall draw a line under Thursday....it was a "clinically abnormal" day in the selecting stakes. 


I spread myself too thin by looking at too many meetings so in the morning will be looking at the super yummy Newbury card.  Selections will be up early-ish!


I have put my lucky earrings back on today and the first thought is "Awww, what's Kinkeel doing there in that first race?  500/1 - bless!"  I guess the fact that there is prize money for six places may have been a consideration!  Onwards........

	Newbury	First Choice	E/W or RF Choice
1	12:10	Sprinter Sacre 1st	Hold Fast UP
2	12:40	What A Friend (EW) UP
3	13:15	Zarkander 1st	Ericht (EW) UP
4	13:50	Colour Squadron F
5	14:25	Deireadh Re UP	Sir Kezbaah (EW) UP
6	14:55	Walk On UP	Our Mick (EW) UP (3rd)
7	15:30	Hold Court (EW) UP

1/         I don’t think anyone expects any other outcome but Hold Fast could boost the coffers with a forecast bet or even ew if the price is there – he’s a definite improver

2/         I may be way off here, but What A Friend comes out top of my list and is receiving 10lbs from Long Run!

3/         Another non-surprise but I think that Ericht may grab a place – he’s come 3^rd in a grade 2 back in November at Cheltenham carrying a stone heavier so he has a realistic shout.

4/         Recent form and the trainer/jockey record here have Deireadh Re at the top of my list.  Sir Kezbaah is on a super mark though and has a squeak if recapturing last Springs form.

	Lingfield	First Choice	E/W or RF Choice
1	14:20	Catherine’s Call UP 2nd

Notes:

1/           Luke Morris is at Lingfield for just this one ride – which speaks volumes!  

I'm sure Charles is hoping he inherits more than the item on the right ...and soon!

Heir To The Mint
Dundalk 18:55

I'm still in two minds whether to go to Haydock tomorrow.  There's some great racing, the weather is of no consequence (as long as it goes ahead which I'm fairly sure it will!) and my car really does need a run up the motorway!!