York Ebor - Saturday

If only I'd gone with Margot Did! What ifs dont make a profit though, so today is the last chance to make the York meeting a profitable one.

Summary: Bet - 13pts, Return - 0pts, Loss - 13pts
Overall Profit - 54.1pts

Todays race analysis as follows:

2:00 I can see Doncaster Rover going close, but I can see Yaa Wayl repeating last year's victory.
Recommended Bet: Yaa Wayl - 4pts @ 7/1* (Ladbrokes)

2:35 I have a big shortlist here including Parlour Games, Kinyras, Communicator, Motivado, Thubian and Western Prize, and I still might not have named the winner.
Recommended Bet: Communicator - 2pts @ 10/1* (Ladbrokes)

3:05 Bergo could run into a place at a big price, but I'm taking Harris Tweed to hopefully control an easy pace from the front and last home for the win.
Recommended Bet: Harris Tweed - 4pts @ 7/2* (William Hill)

3:40 Got to look for an each way shot here. I was tempted by Sirvino, but I think Cill Rialaig might have been laid out for this and has to be my pick.
Recommended Bet: Cill Rialaig - 2pts ew @ 22/1* (William Hill)

Other selection from televised races as follows:
2:15 Sandown - Rock The Stars - 1pt ew @ 28/1 (Coral)

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Please note I am on holiday for the next 2 weeks, so there will be no more blogs until the Doncaster St Leger meeting.

York Ebor - Friday

Blue Bunting brought me back level yesterday, so here's hoping that's the start of good things to come at York.

Summary: Bet - 16pts, Return - 16pts
Overall Profit - 67.1pts

Todays race analysis as follows:

2:00 The usual wide open handicap to start with. I'll win one soon! Right Step will hopefully be held up for a late run at winning and seems a value each way bet.
Recommended Bet: Right Step - 2pts ew @ 20/1* (William Hill)

2:30 Lilbourne Lad looks the class of the race and is the pick to win. Burwaaz could run well if staying the 6 furlongs.
Recommended Bet: Lilbourne Lad - 2pts @ 7/2* (William Hill)

3:05 Dux Scholar is a strong fancy here, and I can see stablemate Tazahum chasing him home.
Recommended Bet: Dux Scholar - 4pts @ 3/1* (William Hill)

3:40 I can see Wizz Kid and Margot Did running well at decent odds, but I think this is Bated Breath's time to win a Group sprint.
Recommended Bet: Bated Breath - 3pts @ 8/1* (William Hill)

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York Ebor - Thursday

Not a great start to the meeting yesterday. Midday would have probably won on faster ground, while I would have been tempted to select Sea Moon if I had known its SP had been 11/2.

Summary: Bet - 9pts, Return - 0pts, Loss - 9pts
Overall Profit - 67.1pts
Todays race analysis as follows:

2:00 Crown Dependency looks a solid favourite, but I don't fancy the odds of 2/1 in a 20 runner race of 2 year olds. Roger Sez looks a nice each way alternative.
Recommended Bet: Roger Sez - 2pts win @ 22 (Betfair), 2pts place @ 5.7 (Betfair)

2:30 Shumoos might come good again, but I like the look of the Irish invador, Fire Lily.
Recommended Bet: Fire Lily - 4pts @ 6/1* (Ladbrokes)

3:05 Markazzi could have a big chance, although the draw is slightly off putting. At a big price, Masked Dance is offered as an alternative.
Recommended Bet: Masked Dance - 2pts win @ 50 (Betfair), 2pts place @ 9 (Betfair)

3:45 Vita Nova and Banimpre have chances, but I can't get away from Blue Bunting's classic form, which should prove too good.
Recommended Bet: Blue Bunting - 4pts @ 3/1* (William Hill)

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York Ebor - Wednesday

Pimpernel proved a nice winner on Saturday, guaranteeing a profit on the day.

Summary: Bet - 10pts, Return - 16.05pts, Profit - 6.05pts
Overall Profit - 76.1pts

Onto York this week. Todays race analysis as follows:

2:00 A tricky start with chances given to Kanaf, Ritual and Face The Problem. Minimum stakes only!
Recommended Bet: Ritual - 1pt @ 10 (Betfair)

2:30 Another difficult one. I like the unexposed Moon Pearl and Zumbi who could go well at decent odds. A toss up really but slight preference for the latter.
Recommended Bet: Zumbi - 2pts @ 10/1* (Ladbrokes)

3:05 Seville has a favourites chance but is no value, and Sea Moon could be an improver, but is also at unattractive odds. Hunters Light could run well at good odds and is my pick.
Recommended Bet: Hunters Light - 1pt ew @ 16/1* (Tote)

3:40 Twice Over looks past his best and Await The Dawn has it to prove. Midday looks a solid bet.
Recommended Bet: Midday - 4pts @ 9/4* (William Hill)

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Newbury/Newmarket/Ripon - August 13th

One winner and a non runner last week, producing a slight loss.

Summary: Bet - 7pts, Return - 6pts, Loss - 1pt
Overall Profit - 70.05pts
Another day for minimal stakes today, but bets as follows:
2:00 Newbury: Saint Pierre - 1pt @ 11/1 (Coral)
2:15 Newmarket: Pimpernel - 2pts @ 8.4 (Betfair)
2:30 Newbury: Leqqaa - 1pt @ 7/2* (William Hill)
2:45 Newmarket: Dens Gift - 1pt ew @ 16/1* (William Hill)
3:05 Newbury: Times Up - 1pt @ 5/1* (William Hill)
3:20 Newmarket: Blanche Dubawi - 1pt @ 8.4 (Coral)
3:30 Ripon: Fathsta - 1pt @ 12/1 (William Hill)
3:40 Newbury: The Cheka - 1pt @ 14/1 (Paddy Power)

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Ascot/Haydock/Newmarket - August 6th

Had to take a bit of a hit on the last day of Goodwood, but I'll happily take such a loss if it is preceded by 4 winning days.

Summary: Bet - 24pts, Return - 0pts, Loss - 24pts
Overall Profit - 71.05pts
Back to regular Saturday fayre today. Bets as follows:

2:00 Ascot: Sohraab - 1pt @ 10/1* (William Hill)
2:15 Haydock: Never Forget - 1pt ew @ 28/1* (Tote)
2:30 Ascot: Ivan Vasilevich - 1pt @ 9/1 (Coral)
2:45 Haydock: Class Is Class - 1pt @ 4/1* (William Hill)
3:00 Ascot: Rock A Doodle Doo - 1pt @ 9/2* (William Hill)
3:35 Ascot: Googlette - 0.5pt ew @ 20/1* (Ladbrokes)