I’m going to be away for a few days as it’s half term and the family have got a number of excursions planned.

But first today I have the Welsh Amateur Poker Championships to play here in Cardiff. That starts at 2.30pm and depending on how I do today will determine tomorrows plans. I’ve got tickets for Old Trafford to see Peterborough take on Huddersfield for the Div 1 playoffs but if I’m still going strong in the poker I’ll be forced to give that a miss. The family are going either way so I’m not sure if I want a good run of cards or if I want to get knocked out early. I think I’ll leave it in the hands of the Poker Gods…..

We’re then off down to my mums in Devon for the Bank Holiday and then going to London in the middle of the week because I managed to blag some free tickets for the Britains Got Talent live finals on Wednesday night. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but we enjoy it in our house and it’s a lot cheaper than taking the missus to a West End Show.

I will be back on Thursday though in time for the Derby meeting.

Before I go off to play cards I’ll be uploading a new guide for the Zetland Gold Cup which takes place on Bank Holiday monday at Redcar. The trends are pretty good for this race and helped us pick the winner last year. The guide is in the same place as all the others I gave out earlier this week.

i.e. http://www.trainertrackstats.com/member/go.php?r=558&i=l7

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I don’t fancy too many today although I will be backing Henry Cecil’s improving filly VITA NOVA in the 3.05 Haydock. She won a handicap last time out by 6 lengths off a rating of 87 and although this is a big step up in class I reckon she’s up to it.

The other one that will be burdened with carrying my money is NAQSHABBAN over at Newmarket in the 2.50. He won a minor 4 runner conditions race last time out which has worked out very well (runner up won the Musidora, 4th was 2nd in a big handicap last week) and looks certain to appreciate a step up to 1m4f.

Good luck,
Gavin.

P.S. Thanks Broggsy! I hadn’t seen that Priestley’s Reward was running until I saw your comment. Cost me £20…..