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Talking Horses: Today’s best bets and all the latest racing news Talking Horses: Today’s best bets and all the latest racing news
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Today’s best bets, by Chris CookToday’s best bets, by Chris Cook
In tribute to the magnificent Lochsong, who died yesterday at the good age of 26, here’s some footage of her winning at Glorious Goodwood 20 years ago. As a bonus, the commentary comes from Sir Peter O’Sullevan.In tribute to the magnificent Lochsong, who died yesterday at the good age of 26, here’s some footage of her winning at Glorious Goodwood 20 years ago. As a bonus, the commentary comes from Sir Peter O’Sullevan.
York Glory (8.00) returns to action at Beverley tonight and looks worth a bet at 2-1 or better. Now six, the grey covered himself in glory last year, winning the Wokingham and running Maarek to a length when last seen. His late reappearance could be a concern but he ran one of his better races of 2013 on his reappearance last year and this looks winable. Soft ground is no problem for him but may be for some of his rivals. Earlier, Don’t Tell Annie (7.30) has a clear chance in the Hilary Needler for a trainer, Tim Easterby, who has won the race twice in 10 years. A maiden winner on her debut at Pontefract, she had an interrupted preparation before running a fair fifth in a Listed race at York’s Dante meeting. At 5-1, Meshardal (4.15) may be pick of the Hamilton card. He followed two Fibresand wins with a neck defeat on soft at Carlisle and gets to run from the same mark.York Glory (8.00) returns to action at Beverley tonight and looks worth a bet at 2-1 or better. Now six, the grey covered himself in glory last year, winning the Wokingham and running Maarek to a length when last seen. His late reappearance could be a concern but he ran one of his better races of 2013 on his reappearance last year and this looks winable. Soft ground is no problem for him but may be for some of his rivals. Earlier, Don’t Tell Annie (7.30) has a clear chance in the Hilary Needler for a trainer, Tim Easterby, who has won the race twice in 10 years. A maiden winner on her debut at Pontefract, she had an interrupted preparation before running a fair fifth in a Listed race at York’s Dante meeting. At 5-1, Meshardal (4.15) may be pick of the Hamilton card. He followed two Fibresand wins with a neck defeat on soft at Carlisle and gets to run from the same mark.
Tipping competition, day twoTipping competition, day two
This week’s prize is a pair of tickets for the Duchess stand at Epsom on Derby day! If you don’t win, you can buy tickets here.
Our winners so far:Our winners so far:
Tuesday: Keep It Dark 7-1, More Beau 10-1, Allergic Reaction 5-2Tuesday: Keep It Dark 7-1, More Beau 10-1, Allergic Reaction 5-2
And our leaders are:And our leaders are:
TheVic +11.50, ToffeeDan1 +11.50, dean055 +11.50 … who all had More Beau and Allergic Reaction. Mulldog (+8.50) had Keep It Dark and Allergic Reaction.TheVic +11.50, ToffeeDan1 +11.50, dean055 +11.50 … who all had More Beau and Allergic Reaction. Mulldog (+8.50) had Keep It Dark and Allergic Reaction.
Today, we’d like your tips, please, for these races: 5.00 Cartmel, 5.15 Chepstow, 7.30 Beverley.Today, we’d like your tips, please, for these races: 5.00 Cartmel, 5.15 Chepstow, 7.30 Beverley.
As ever, our champion will be the tipster who returns the best profit to notional level stakes of £1 at starting price on our nominated races, of which there will be three each day up until Friday. Non-runners count as losers. If you have not joined in so far this week, you are welcome to do so today but you will start on -3.As ever, our champion will be the tipster who returns the best profit to notional level stakes of £1 at starting price on our nominated races, of which there will be three each day up until Friday. Non-runners count as losers. If you have not joined in so far this week, you are welcome to do so today but you will start on -3.
In the event of a tie at the end of the week, the winner will be the tipster who, from among those tied on the highest score, posted their tips earliest on the final day.In the event of a tie at the end of the week, the winner will be the tipster who, from among those tied on the highest score, posted their tips earliest on the final day.
For terms and conditions click here.For terms and conditions click here.
Good luck!Good luck!
Click here for all the day’s racecards, form, stats and results. And post your tips or racing-related comments below.Click here for all the day’s racecards, form, stats and results. And post your tips or racing-related comments below.