Wow, what a busy week. No sooner had I returned (dejected) from playing poker in Nottingham then I was off to London with the missus for a couple of days all to ourselves. A bit of shopping, a lot of eating and drinking plus a West End show for good measure, Good Times.
Back from London and it was off to Bristol for my annual Calendar Club training day zzZZZZ. 7 hours stuck with Calendar Clubs answer to David Brent. Bad Times
I got back 2 hours ago to pack again for one last weekend down in Devon before Dylan goes back to school and I go back to work. Terrible Times.
Which gives me just about enough time to try and work out an each way Lucky 15 for us this weekend. It didn’t go too badly last week with a 14/1 winner, 7/1 short head second and 20/1 and 7/2 thirds. A repeat of that would certainly do me so here goes…..
2.30 Haydock: STRIKE UP THE BAND. Finally he’s found some form! It’s taken a massive drop in the weights for him to get competitive again but his 3rd on Monday was a step in the right direction and off the same mark here he must go close. Take the 10/1 that is available with most firms.
3.05 Haydock: KANSAI SPIRIT. The stable’s on fire at the moment and I fully expect this 4yo to take the step up in class, and another big hike in the weights, well in his stride. He looked very impressive at Newbury last time out and 1m6f looks ideal. 5/1.
3.35 Haydock: DONCASTER ROVER. He’s got a lot to find with Regal Parade on Newbury running this Summer but some of his form would give him a real shout here (3rd to Equiano, 2nd to Main Aim and 3rd to Premio Loco) and with William Buick onboard the 25/1 looks way too big. The Sprint Cup has had it’s fair share of shocks over the years and it doesn’t usually go to one of the top sprinters of the Season so I’m willing to take a chance on this big outsider. He also scores fairly well on the Trends which you can read all about later in the Post.
2.00 York (SUNDAY): SMART STEP. He’s a 2yo I’ve been following who I’ve been waiting for to make his debut in a Nursery. His form figures look terrible but his last run was very eyecatching and I confidently expect him to show great improvement for his first run in a handicap. I’m not sure what price we’ll get but I doubt he’ll be the 100/1 he was on his last run at York.
EACH-WAY LUCKY 15
STRIKE UP THE BAND
KANSAI SPIRIT
DONCASTER ROVER
SMART STEP (SUNDAY)
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FESTIVAL TRENDS
It’s the Haydock Sprint Cup this weekend and I’ve got all the Trends, Stats, Facts and Figures for this Group 1 race. I’ve also got some Bonus trends for three other big races being run this weekend at Kempton and Leopardstown.
And the good news is that you can have them all for FREE. Simply click the link below to go directly to the Guide.
http://www.festivaltrends.co.uk/amember/go.php?r=1440&i=l17
Again there’s no sign-up, no details required and absolutely no catch whatsoever…..
But if you like the trends and want to sign up for the full Festival Trends Season (that runs until January 1st 2011) then I’m offering the service for just £20!
That’s right! £20 for every trends guide until January 1st 2011 starting with Haydock today. Then it’s The Doncaster St Leger meeting next week followed by The Ayr Gold Cup, Newbury, Ascot September meeting, Newmarket, Breeders Cup, Longchamp, Cheltenham, Newbury, Kempton with many more in between. £20 for EVERY guide!
http://www.festivaltrends.co.uk/amember/signup.php
Offer ends Midnight on Monday.
Good luck,
Gavin.