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Bert's horseracing blog: A long week
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Friday, 11 May 2007. The end of a long week. King's Head. Didn't win, but after the rain I didn't expect him to and I didn't have a penny on him - for some reason he was heavily punted. Crimson Monarch didn't stay. Ger Butler proved that he is very much in form, winning Highland Legacy's race with a 20-1 shot and landing a big gamble with Maysarah. I'm going to have the weekend off betting - I may try and claim one later in the day but otherwise I'm keeping the computer turned off. Shawhill.
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Bert's horseracing blog: Roll on the Derby
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Thursday, 17 May 2007. Roll on the Derby. Was stunning today and it's going to take a very good one to lower his colours in the Derby. In the end I decided to back him, and the result was never in doubt - he could be a very special horse. No runners today but a couple on Saturday - Adam Eterno. Are both declared at Newbury and will probably run. Neither have obvious chances. In the 1:55 at Newbury - I don't know how good she is but I'll be watching. May be worth a small each-way in Newbury's 4:05. Though...
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Bert's horseracing blog: Daily Double
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Monday, 7 May 2007. Tight for time today. I haven't got any runners today, and not much later in the week. I was very impressed with Achilles of Troy yesterday - Winker Watson. May go head to head with him in the Coventry which looks like a decent challenge. In the 3.40 at Warwick I like Chiff Chaff. Michael Bell is at his best with these staying types and Chiff Chaff looks like a progressive type who will stay the distance nicely. 7 May 2007 at 07:46. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Kings Head - 4yo.
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Bert's horseracing blog: Eazy Rider
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Wednesday, 2 May 2007. Finished fourth after Jamie Spencer found trouble in running. We were pretty happy after the race - when the Major saw daylight he shot through, and if he had had a clear run earlier we think he would have won. He'll probably go for the National stakes now. Runs on Friday - we think he'll need the run and it is a fact finding mission as much as anything else. 3 May 2007 at 00:00. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. TRAINED BY DAVID PIPE. Kings Head - 4yo.
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Bert's horseracing blog: King's Head gets his ground
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Wednesday, 23 May 2007. King's Head gets his ground. Goes today at Huntingdon, and he could be a real value bet. The ground is key for him. Last time he ran the rains came and ruined his chances - he gets another chance today on ground that he will appreciate. The firmer the ground the better his chances - the first races should give an indication. There are a few this afternoon that may tempt me in. At the short priced end of the scale I like. At Lingfield. I may back. 23 May 2007 at 09:04. I like to re...
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Bert's horseracing blog: 2000 Guineas
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Saturday, 5 May 2007. Only beat a couple home, but I was happy with the run. He didn't settle for the first couple of furlongs and he was well out the back. He showed he still retains ability and maybe one day he'll win another race. It's the 2,000 Guineas today and I think it's a strong renewal. There is enormous confidence behind a number of them. I've decided to side with Diamond Tycoon who I know Brian has a big opinion of. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Kings Head - 4yo.
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Bert's horseracing blog: King's Head
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Thursday, 10 May 2007. The first and fourth in Shawhill. S last race at Windsor come out today, and I'll be backing them both. Goes at Nottingham in the 3:00. He had no luck in running and would have finished a lot closer last time. The stable is in form and Jimmy Fortune is an excellent pilot. The extra distance is a concern as breeding suggests it would be a stretch, but at least he should be fully fit after a couple of competitive runs. I'll be having a very small bet on. View my complete profile.
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Bert's horseracing blog: Disappointment
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Tuesday, 22 May 2007. It was another very disappointing display from Thunderbolt Jaxon. And it highlights the folly of persevering with horses who don't do it on the track. There's no question that TJ has speed and some level of ability, but he's not showing it and his runs if anything are getting worse. Pete has another 2yo running today, and I suspect he will keep his 100% record in tact. And since he's provided the second to all of Pete's 2yo winners so far he can do so again. 22 May 2007 at 03:01.
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Bert's horseracing blog: New Recruit
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Monday, 14 May 2007. I claimed a filly called Shepherd's Warning. From Thirsk on Saturday night - the first time I have ever claimed a 2yo. She will be trained by Nicky Vaughan, who is training at Michael Owen's yard - they will have their first runner in the next few weeks. Nicky reports her to be "sweet and good natured, but very light". She'll have a bit of a rest now - I'll own her jointly with Tony Calvin who is a Betfair spokesman. 14 May 2007 at 12:18. 15 May 2007 at 00:00. View my complete profile.
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Bert's horseracing blog: Mon Michel
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Saturday, 19 May 2007. Ran a stinker, coming stone last. Kerrin McEvoy said he "ran green" - maybe so but for now I'm assuming that he's pretty useless, which I can live with as I was assuming that anyway and the other two with Brian are looking decent. All things considered Captain Hurricane. Ran ok - a step forward in his rehabilitation. Declaration of War. Won his maiden, which is great news given I have two unraced 2yos with Pete. In the 4:40 at Ripon. 19 May 2007 at 16:31. 20 May 2007 at 10:41.
