Happy Sunday, dear reader, and a quick catch up on yesterday.

First of all, thanks to Kev for pointing out that one of my two for the Hungerford was in fact a filly, which I should have discounted according to my own criteria. Red Evie went on to win, and the horse I liked, Stronghold, ran a good 3rd at 9/1.

In the Great St Wilfred Handicap at Ripon, it seems the world and his wife were tipping Obe Brave, and the horse very nearly obliged. He was beaten a short head at 14/1, having been available at double those odds earlier.

Interesting to note that the first six home were drawn 20,22,9,21,19,23. In other words, five of the first six home were the five highest drawn horses.

The obvious one to take from the race then is Indian Trail, who ran a blinder from what was clearly an impossible draw to be beaten only a short head and half a length.

This one looks likely to win a big sprint handicap this season, when better drawn.

A fine day for the Laying System lays, with four beaten from four, and another winner at 4/1 from four selections for TrainerFlatStats (also a 2nd and a 3rd) sees that service remain in fine form. Links to these services are on the left of the page under the ‘LINKS’ heading, surprisingly enough!

Today’s Racing Members Club lays are:

17.00 Bath 5 Dixieland Boy

17.35 Tram 5 Lucys Mate

They had two winners yesterday, which sets things back a little, but overall are still well in front. I’ll present the week’s picture later today or tomorrow, with a short review.

Enjoy your Sunday. I’m off for a roast in the pub, along with a couple of Guinnesses and a big TV to watch footy. (Incidentally, Fulham were inept yesterday and let my double down. I did however have a decent poke at Pompey and ended up nicely up on the day).

Matt