BEST of the BETS

Great shout.

Bet 1

Billingsley (2:10 Hereford)

Thanks Peregrine, Malawi

2:10 Hereford - BILLINGSLEY is the only one in this 8 runner field to have won on heavy going before (won two novice hurdles at Chepstow on heavy in spring of 2018). Interestingly, he was sent off 4/1 favourite for quite a hot class 3 handicap hurdle at Haydock around this time last year (finished in midfield 5th of 10) from 7 lbs higher mark than today which suggests he was well thought of, disappointing in two subsequent runs but again those weren’t bad races. Was out of his depth against much superior rivals on chasing debut last time, but did run ok for some way. This is more realistic level and if he can realise the potential he showed earlier in his career then he has a good chance from this sort of mark. He is not without risks due to lack of chasing experience and this is also a big drop back in distance (both wins have come at this distance though), but I am prepared to take a chance as there are doubts about others too - 5 of the 8 runners failed to complete last time and other 3 were beaten a combined total of 150 lengths on their previous start. Only a small bet as novice handicaps are never easy to predict and this looks most tricky.

Selection - Billingsley @ 5/1

Good luck.

Thanks everyone. Sorry I wasn’t able to update my total, my final selection Bob Ford won @ 11/4, so my LSP for month was +2.25 but yes I agree it was a tough month.

Hi all. Hope everyone is well and backing winners. Sorry for my sudden disappearance, long story but my broadband got disconnected without warning after my contract expired. It took a bit of time to switch service provider and also had some family things to deal with. Will pick this up from tomorrow, hopefully without any more interruptions.

Thanks everyone. Had the race sewn up from a long way out, starting the thread with a winner is hopefully a good omen.

LSP: +3.03 (win), +1.19 (place), after 5% commission

Hello Bet2win, sorry I am not on Betfair forum.

Bet 22

Bob Ford (2:10 Uttoxeter)

LSP: -0.50

Wins - 5/1, 4/1, 13/2, 1/1

Sorry to see this, Hippo. You are one of the best if not the best posters on here with your selections and also your opinions in general, no one will ever forget that Saturday six-timer (although I wasn’t lucky enough to follow you that day). This is an open forum though, and everyone is entitled to their opinion however stupid it may seem to you.

On Cyrname, you have been quite clear in past that you don’t believe that he is worthy of such a high rating, and I respect your reasons for believing that but in a post on here last season I gave detailed reasons why I believed Cyrname’s rating wasn’t far off his true ability. It’s all about opinions and how we look at things differently, it’s not always about someone being right or wrong. Credit to Altior’s connections for trying a new trip, but watching the race yesterday I felt that Cyrname would have won even if race had been over shorter distance, but again that’s just my opinion, you may disagree with me. Steeplechasers are generally at their peak at ages 7-8, so its fair to say Altior may be past his best as you have also hinted he could be close to retiring. Had both horses been at same stage of their careers, who would have won we won’t find out, but it would have been a great race. They are both very good horses.

Well done.

Well done.

I don’t believe it was a case of just Altior not staying the trip. Cyrname seemed to be travelling that bit better throughout the race, and it didn’t look like Altior will be able to go past him.

Thanks Mugz.

Bet 21

Fin And Game (1:50 Haydock)

LSP: +0.50

Wins - 5/1, 4/1, 13/2, 1/1

Shocker of a day, poor run from all 3, sorry if anyone followed.

Birchdale
SHESHOON SONNY (Nap)
Galileo Silver
Sky Pirate
King Of Realms
Red Force One

Thanks.

Bet 20

Sheshoon Sonny (1:30 Ascot)

LSP: +1.50

Wins - 5/1, 4/1, 13/2, 1/1

Yes, yours gave it a good go from front.

3rd at 8/1 with main danger winning, so no damage done.

Bet 19

Ready And Able (1:35 Market Rasen)

LSP: +2.50

Wins - 5/1, 4/1, 13/2, 1/1