Hwjb's betting diary

[Hwjb]

Have been back home for the last ten days or so and, apart from going to Cheltenham last Saturday (and also a particularly drunken ball at the course after racing) I haven't really been following the racing.


And, no, no more chances for Mind Alert!

Still, couple who leap off the page today.

Southwell:
3:40: Pikaboo 2pts e/w. Stuart Williams is a cheat of the highest order IMO, but I think today could be the day.
Save on Cerebus 2pts win.

4:40: Jojesse: 2pts e/w. Sure to do much better switched to Swinbank and sent handicapping.

[Hwjb]

Southwell:
3:40: Pikaboo 2pts e/w: 5th of 8 @ 7/1: -4pts
Cerebus 2pts win: 1st of 8 @ 4/1: +8pts
4:40: Jojesse: 2pts e/w: 2nd of 9 @ 5/2: -1pt


Day: +3pts
Total: +187.11pts

[Hwjb]

Going through the card in Dubai!


Taunton
4:20: Back In Business 1pt e/w

Nad Al Sheba
3:15: Vortex 2pts win
3:45: Soung The Drum 1pt win
4:15: Drift Ice 2pts win
Mr Lambros 1pt win
4:45: Sanaya 2pts e/w
5:20: Hallhoo 2pts e/w
5:50: Imperialista 3pts win
6:20: Beckermet 2pts e/w
6:50: Charlie Cool 5pts win

[Unstable]

Well done with Vortex mate, i thought he was a cracking bet. I backed him and that dog Yorokobi!!!

I think Stream Of Gold is a 'good thing' in the next.

If Bustin Justin handles the dirt i think he will take all the beating.

The most interesting runner is Vista Bella, last since finishing a good third in the 1000 Guineas 2years ago.

I've backed Party Boss in the next at Southwell at 7/4 but its a lay at odds on, don't think he will handle to slower surface now.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

my life is now complete as a hit the tri in dubai s 5th 12/3/14..

[Hwjb]

Taunton
4:20: Back In Business 1pt e/w: 3rd of 7 @ 5/1: -2pts

Nad Al Sheba
3:15: Vortex 2pts win: 1st of 11 @ 11/2: +11pts
3:45: Soung The Drum 1pt win: 4th of 12 @ 10/1: -1pt
4:15: Drift Ice 2pts win: 5th of 16 @ 8/1: -2pts
Mr Lambros 1pt win: Pulled Up @ 12/1: -1pt
4:45: Sanaya 2pts e/w: 1st of 14 @ 9/2: +10.8pts
5:20: Hallhoo 2pts e/w: 5th of 14 @ 13/2: -4pts
5:50: Imperialista 3pts win: 9th of 14 @ 3/1: -3pts
6:20: Beckermet 2pts e/w: 7th of 12 @ 12/1: -4pts
6:50: Charlie Cool 5pts win: 1st of 14 @ 11/8: +6.88pts

Day: +11.68pts
Total: +198.79pts

[Hwjb]

Yeah, Vortex made sense yesterday. What do you fancy there today?


Great shout, hooves!

[Unstable]

I'm not quite sure, looks difficult there today. Compton's Eleven usually runs well there, but spotlight has napped that so probably won't be any value.

Mike De Kock has suggested that Engrupido could be as good as his good thing in the guineas so i have had a bit on that.

The most interesting race is the 12furlong handicap. Quijano looks sure to go off odds on now, but looks a tough race. If the ex Brazilian horse (Dono Da Raia) is fit he will probably win but he is available at big prices currently behind stablemate Laverock. Land n Stars seems quite well fancied.

There is a big word around for the ex Aidan O'Brien Arabian Prince later on, he could be worth a nice e/w bet.

Can't see anything beating Asiatic Boy in the guineas, apart fro Rallying Cry everything else seems unfancied.

The last looks like a minefield.


What do you think of Neshla in the first at southwell? surely this is MUCH better than a 50rated handicapper. Seb Sanders is in good form and so is Clive.

[Hwjb]

Neshla does look capable of better now handicapping, she travelled well for a long way over a trip which appeared to stretch her stamina last time. The form of the yard is a plus. Mister Maq would be the one she has to beat for me.

Also at Wolves I'd take Bentley to defy a penalty, as his victory over Jojesse at Southwell last time is probably form to view positively. He does tend to need a strong pace over 5f though.

In the 4.25 Satyricon is one to stay with. He finally confirmed the promise of his debut when barely needing to improve to win at Kempton last weekend. Unpenalised he makes plenty of appeal so long as he's in the same form for his second race back off a break.



I agree that Compton's Eleven looks the pick of the weights and he does go well fresh, so I'm going to throw a few quid at him. Greek Renaissance isn't one to give up on though.
King's Point is another that has been put up by Spotlight, but I agree that he's got a good chance as his last run can safely be ignored.
Quijano appeals as a worthy contender for the Sheema Classic on World Cup night, so I'd expect him to win here.
Have just noticed that Spotlight has also gone for Obe Gold, who won off a 5lb higher mark on his reappearance here last year, and is probably worth having a go at.

Good luck!