Year End Summary

Well that seems to have gone quickly. When I embarked on this I hoped to back up recent years profits, and if anything I have exceeded my expectations. A final profit of 272.7 pts is a substantial one by any measure.

I have long believed that I am better at picking winners over jumps and this exercise confirmed that. Until this last year I haven't ordinarily bet on the flat, bar the big festival meetings and I will be returning to that strategy again now. It was only when the Winter kicked in that profits started to escalate, and the big meetings at Cheltenham and Aintree were particularly kind.

Unfortunately work commitments mean I will not be able to continue this blog, and there doesn't seem any point continuing if I can't be sure that I can post selections with any regularity.

Good luck to one and all.

Chester/ Doncaster/ Newmarket - June 9

I will be unable to put out any tips next week due to attending a family weekend, so this week completes a year's worth of tipping. Last week kept us on the right track with a couple of nice winners.

Summary: Bet - 29pts, Return - 54.4pts, Profit - 25.4pts
Overall Profit - 277.7pts

Today's bets as follows:
2:20 Newmarket: Deia Sunrise - 1pt @ 12/1 (Skybet)
2:35 Chester: Van Ellis - 1pt @ 13/2* (Tote)
3:10 Chester: Memory Cloth - 1pt @ 11/2* (William Hill)
3:45 Doncaster: Fathsta - 1pt @ 6/1 (Coral)
4:00 Newmarket: Anatolian - 1pt @ 12/1* (William Hill)

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Derby Day - Epsom

A bit unlucky yesterday, with having Was on my shortlist for the Oaks. Today sees the Derby and a hot favourite in Camelot. He obviously has a great chance, but the value lies with the Ballydoyle number 2, Astrology.

Summary: Bet - 14pts, Return - 0pts, Loss - 14pts
Overall Profit - 252.3pts

Today's selections as follows:
1:35 Epsom: Wrotham Heath - 6pts @ 13/2 (Tote)
1:55 Musselburgh: Rhagori Aur - 1pt @ 7/2* (Paddy Power)
2:05 Epsom: Lastchancelucas - 3pts @ 8.8 (Betfair)
2:10 Haydock: Palazzo Bianco - 1pt @ 5/1* (William Hill)
2:25 Musselburgh: Rei D'Oro - 1pt@ 11/1* (William Hill) 
2:55 Musselburgh: Dancing Freddy - 1pt @ 7/1* (Tote)
3:10 Haydock: Shimmering Surf - 1pt @ 11 (Betfair)
3:15 Epsom: York Glory - 4pts @ 18.5 (Betfair)
3:30 Musselburgh: Commitment - 1pt @ 4/1* (Tote)
4:00 Epsom: Astrology - 4pts @ 11.5 (Betfair)
4:50 Epsom: Incendo - 2pts @ 17.5 (Betfair)
5:25 Epsom: Amenable - 2pts ew @ 22/1 (William Hill)

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Oaks Day - Epsom

Oaks day today. The Fugue was very impressive last time out and looks a worthy favourite. I don't fancy Maybe and of the O'Brien horses I prefer Kissed, and the bigger priced, Was.

Summary: Bet - 4pts, Return - 0pts, Loss - 4pts
Overall Profit - 266.3pts

Today's Epsom picks as follows:

140: Boastful - 4pts @ 14.5 (Betfair)
215: Creme Anglaise - 1pt win @ 26 (Betfair), 1pt place @ 6.8 (Betfair)
325: Roayh - 2pts @ 16.5 (Betfair)
405: The Fugue - 4pts @ 3/1* (Paddy Power)
450: Justineo - 1pt @ 3/1* (Ladbrokes)
525: Famous Poet - 1pt @ 6.4 (Betfair)

*Guaranteed Best Odds

Irish 1000 Guineas

Work commitments prevented me from posting yesterday, which was a shame as I picked out 2 winners in Bated Breath and the big priced Dancing Freddy, but no after timing, so can't include them in my profit/loss update. Luckily a close win with Mince gave me a profit from the week previously anyway.

Summary: Bet - 8pts, Return - 18pts, Profit - 10pts
Overall Profit - 270.3pts

Today's selection:
3:40 Curragh: Yellow Rosebud - 4pts @ 6.4 (Betfair)  

Newbury/ Newmarket - May 19

One each way last week only. Today is all about Frankel. Tempted to advise a max bet, on a buying money basis, but have decided to give his race a watching brief.

Summary: Bet - 8pts, Return - 5pts, Loss - 3pts
Overall Profit - 260.3pts

Today's bets as follows:

2:30 Newbury: Macs Power - 1pt @ 5/1* (Ladbrokes)
2:45 Newmarket: Mince - 3pts @ 9/2 (Paddy Power)
3:05 Newbury: Poetic Lord - 2pts ew @ 20/1* (Ladbrokes)

* Guaranteed Best Odds

Ascot/ Haydock/ Lingfield

A good Guineas weekend increased the yearly profit, with only one month to go.

Summary: Bet - 20pts, Return - 60.9pts, Profit - 40.9pts
Overall Profit - 263.3pts

Today's bets as follows:

2:00 Haydock: Pateese - 1pt @ 18 (Betfair)
2:10 Lingfield: Best Terms - 1pt @ 6.8 (Betfair)
2:40 Lingfield: Apothecary - 1pt @ 10/1 (Coral)
2:50 Ascot: Certral - 1pt @ 7.8 (Betfair)
3:25 Ascot: Tariq Too - 2pts @ 9/1* (Paddy Power) 
3:40 Haydock: Tony Star - 1pt ew @ 16/1* (Ladbrokes)

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