Tuesday, 31 January 2012

31st January - Race reviews

Well, I read today’s 2 races pretty well – it was just a shame that I didn’t put us on either of the winners..!
In fairness, both winners were returned favourite and as you have probably realised by now, favourites are not things I tend to tip (or back for that matter).
Still, Nomechecki’s third placing meant that it was virtually a break even day – so no significant damage was done.

In the handicap hurdle, Ted Spread did indeed prove a class apart.
I suspect that Ifyouletmefinish, would have finished second – but he was a non runner. Aather should have finished third – but he fell at the third last.
In truth, Aather looked beaten at the time, so I don’t think he would actually have finished third (and he certainly wouldn’t have troubled the winner).
He stepped at the same hurdle on the first circuit and got away with it. However, he wasn’t so lucky second time round…
I didn’t really see a lot in his performance today to get excited about. Maybe I was a little too positive following his run last time…

In the handicap chase, the 3 horses I short-listed: Renard: Nomechecki and Wessex King, managed to finish 1st, 3rd and 4th.
I’ve no idea what Lord Singer was doing finishing second – he had clearly not read the script ;)
Unfortunately, it was Nomechecki that I plumped for and he could only finish third.
He ran a fair race, but was no match for the winner, Renard, who had no issues going the pace on the sharp Taunton track.
As with Aather, there were no obvious excuses for Nomechecki and it looks like he will need to drop a few more pounds in the handicap, before he gets his head back in front again…

As it is the last day of January, I should really be producing a monthly report.
However, I’m struggling for time (again !) so it will have to wait a day or two.
I’ll look to do it as soon as I can find a suitable window of opportunity…!!

Finally, the weather looks like impacting tomorrow's fixtures, with Leicester only about 50:50 to race.
Hopefully, the meeting will get the go-ahead - but I'll wait until it has been given the all clear before I post the rationale for tomorrow's bet.
There is no point me wasting time, when it is already in such short supply !

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