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FRIDAY 31st July:

GOODWOOD RACING TIPS:

2.10: A fit Muhannak has the ability to win what could be a messy race. His wellbeing is subject to conjecture after 125 days on the sidelines so paddock inspection is vital. However, this Breeder’s Cup winner strikes form at this time of year and this race is within his compass.

4.00: This is more of an interesting race than one to bet in. Apparently Dick Turpin comes here at the peak of his form, whilst Rakaan represents Canford Cliffs and Showcasing Arcano.

4.35: This is a tough nursery. Black Snowflake and Contract Caterer look the two open to improvement.

5.45: Green Beret will be a confident call for many in the closer. Unlucky last time, he makes a habit of running into trouble. He can win but has little in hand of La Zamora and may start at an artificially short price.

THIRSK RACING TIPS:

3.15: The right opportunity seems to have been found to kick start Truly Asia’s winning career.

NEWMARKET RACING TIPS:

7.00: Poet’s Voice’s recent third over this course looks good enough.

BATH RACING TIPS:

6.05: I can pass on a word for Wisecraic here.

This has the hallmarks of a quiet day. However, we may be strapping the betting boots on tomorrow.

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THURSDAY 30th July:

GOODWOOD RACING TIPS:

2.10: Mirrored is considered as Listed or even Group 3 material by his stable. The step up in trip is expected to suit and whilst backing favourites in handicaps is not always the wisest course of action, with the draw in his favour and a shortage of obvious dangers, Mirrored may be the exception to the rule.

3.25: Schiaparelli has improved greatly since his run at Newmarket when in need of the outing. This has been his objective and with connections seemingly confident of his ability to stay the trip, he has the best form and looks a cut above his rivals. He should win.

4.35: In an entirely different vein to two strongly fancied contenders with strong form claims, Akhenaten is suggested as a horse that should not go unbacked now he steps up to seven furlongs – a trip that will suit. There is a big race in this horse before long and at the price he is worthy of an interest.

5.10: Laureldean Spirit ran well enough on debut to have the measure of Water Biscuit and Ghazwah. This may not be a strong contest and she is taken to get off the mark

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WEDNESDAY 29th July:

So it only rained at Newbury then. According to the report, Goodwood’s ground is unchanged from yesterday. If they say so…I guess!

GOODWOOD HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.10: Most of these can be discounted on grounds of going (assume it must ease at some stage), stamina limitations and weight over such a mammoth distance. I suspect the race can be boiled down to six runners. My three are Aaim To Prosper, Last Flight (fit from hurdling and a proven stayer) and Sweetheart. With give in the ground Last Flight could be the value.

2.45: Big Audio should not be dismissed lightly as he got no run in the Superlative at Newmarket in what turned out to be a bunch finish. Two of the main dangers are sired by unreliable stallions – Lucky General being by Hawk Wing, Xtension by Xaar. Chaperno looks progressive without lighting any fires and Dreamspeed’s Sandown win is suspect. In short, too tough to call.

3.25: This is the showpiece of the day if not the week. Unfortunately, the prospect of Rip Van Winkle participating after a heel problem means his chance may be compromised. It is asking a lot for Ghanaati to beat the colts; she will have to be very good to do so. Course winner, Paco Boy, who is not adverse to juice in the ground, may be the safe alternative but he has had a long season already.

5.10: Club Tahiti would appreciate some cut and may be of minor interest if the rain arrives.

SANDOWN HORSE RACING TIPS:

6.55: Deauville Post sets a decent standard for this having run a race full of promise at Epsom when failing to handle the track. Sea Lord franked the form at Ascot, but Deauville Post would be vulnerable if Azmeel is as useful as his breeding suggests he could be.

7.30: There is a word for Al Qeddaaf for this. He is another for whom rain will be a bonus.

LEICESTER HORSERACING TIPS:

7.10: Nbhan gets his chance against moderate opposition tonight.

A day to tread to softly…

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TUESDAY 28th July:

GOODWOOD HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.10: Alfathaa looks primed to get the meeting off to a flying start. After two excellent runs this season – fifth in the Hunt Cup and then occupying the same position in a competitive Sandown handicap when his chances were scuppered by a bad draw – everything seems in place for a big run today. He has the draw, which Richard Hills – not the most effective rider at this difficult track – will have to make full use of. Judging by the way he was finishing from a hopeless position last time, this step up in trip should suit the son of Nayef and Alfathaa has a no-excuses chance today.

2.45: This looks tricky. Harbinger is the interesting contender but his absence since Chester has yet to be explained. It is early in the day, but the vibes at this stage do not seem to be in his favour. That means too many unknown quantities could bust the door down.

3.25: It is hard to escape the obvious claims of Main Aim. Having failed to see out the mile of the Queen Anne (still ran well) and closed at the death in the July Cup, it seems seven furlongs is his best trip. He is the class act, carries stable confidence and ought to oblige. His morning price looks about right.

4.00: There is a chance this fast five may find Monsieur Chevalier out. However, opposing him has not paid off so far and Richard Hughes’s argument that five allows him to give his mount an uncomplicated ride are the remarks of a jockey with a brain. Monsieur Chevalier will have his knockers at the price but I shall leave that to them. Main danger is Iver Bridge Lad, a fine strong son of Avonbridge, but having missed the boat at 14/1 last time, I am not inclined to back him today. These look the principals in the race that I shall almost certainly sit out.

The remainder of the card looks hard so I shall stick to Alfathaa and have a recovery bet on Main Aim if required.

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MONDAY 27th July:

A quiet day with the weather one again influencing decisions. Not that there are that many to make:

WINDSOR HORSE RACING TIPS:

6.10: Planet Red was at one time considered to be a Coventry contender but obviously has encountered a setback since a promising debut at Newbury. It is presumed he is in fighting shape now, in which case he should carry to much firepower for Ghost – who played up in the paddock at Newmarket and whose demeanour needs monitoring.

YARMOUTH HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.30: Rain will suit Shibhan and its anticipated (but not to be taken for granted) arrival may be all that is required to allow her to land what looks a moderate maiden.

Goodwood starts tomorrow and we should be able to unearth several opportunities throughout the week.

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SUNDAY 26th July:

The card from Ascot has been designed by the Devil himself. Interesting it may be, but trying to pluck winners seems next to impossible.

On a dry day, Racketeer appeals as the day’s most interesting participant at PONTEFRACT in the 3.50. An easy winner of the Esher Cup, it was discovered he was not fully sound when returning with a minor ailment after finished just under three lengths behind the extra smart Border Patrol next time. A return to anything like that form will result in success here so he should be monitored closely in the meerkat market – sorry, market!

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SATURDAY 25th July:

YORK RACING TIPS:

3.10: There is plenty of confidence for Kirklees, a horse that is said to have improved since Sandown. However, Curtain Call has the better form to my way of thinking and is overpriced at 9/2. In the hope the ground does not dry out too much, I am backing Curtain Call to foil the message horse. Kirklees has had problems in his career and, whilst he may have too much toe for Curtain Call, has yet to win races back-to-back. This is betting after all and I would rather take 9/2 Curtain Call than 2/1 Kirklees.

4.15: Loveinthesand created a good enough impression on debut to appeal as the winner here. Slowly away and racing on ground that appeared too firm, he nevertheless gave Leviathan – who ran well yesterday – a run for his money. Expect him to do better today.

ASCOT RACING TIPS:

1.25: As usual there is a lot of deadwood in this. In my opinion the race boils down to Pravda Street, Golden Desert and Elna Bright and I shall side with last year’s winner Golden Desert.

The rest of the card is hard. The ground is unlikely to be soft enough for Redford in the 3.50, and although I cannot see beyond Conduit in the 4.25 I do not propose backing him.

NEWMARKET RACING TIPS:

4.35: Headline Act is a horse of interest, but again, I am afraid the ground is likely to dry out thus compromising his chance.

SALISBURY RACING TIPS:

7.05: Well thought of Kanaf should get off the mark here against the useful filly Deloria.

My two suggestions on the day are both at York:  Curtain Call and Loveinthesand.

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FRIDAY 24th July:

ASCOT RACING TIPS:

3.50: Strawberrydaiquiri is no price but expected to continue her progression in the Listed race.

The rest of the card is a struggle. As, to my mind, despite the glut of racing, is the day. I can pass on a word for Opera Prince in the 5.35 but that only signifies how desperate things are!

NEWMARKET RACING TIPS:

6.10: Bruton Street looks likely to be suited by this step up in trip and may be up to winning a modest maiden. On the other hand the Royal Applause colt Decision is not guaranteed to find this rise in trip suitable. Galilean Moon’s form thus far looks no more than average at best.

Tomorrow, if we do get the anticipated rain (had a shower some thirty miles from the course as I speak), then Redford may be worth a second glance in the Abu Dhabi International.

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THURSDAY 23rd July:

On a day of obvious selections, the best opportunity may lie at DONCASTER this evening, where in the 8.25 Sweet Hollow gets her chance in a handicap from a lenient mark of 71. The ground and the track was her undoing last time at Chepstow. With the surface on the easy side and a drop of rain forecast she should have enough in her favour to go close. She is fancied by connections and only if the ground dries out would her chance be compromised. She is worth one more chance.

On the same card, Russian Spirit has an obvious chance in the 7.20 and should go well.

BATH RACING TIPS:

2.20: Dubai Set’s chance is obvious and he should be good enough.

SANDOWN RACING TIPS:

4.30: Dancourt looks another obvious selection for this.

There is nothing wrong with including short and correctly priced horses in multiples but it is not advisable to back them singularly unless you feel you have an edge.

Sweet Hollow for a small win bet looks the best wager of the day.

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WEDNESDAY 22nd July:

LINGFIELD RACING TIPS:

2.00: A tenuous line through Duplicity suggests Dubai Miracle has the edge over Wriggle. However, it seems fair to say Duplicity is an improved juvenile and as Wriggle’s form is the more recent and he is entitled to improve on his debut, he gets the vote. It would be unwise to get carried away with either form line as each race needs to taken in context and overall there seems little between the two. Wriggle is therefore nominated as value and the gelding with the greater potential.

SANDOWN RACING TIPS:

7.05: Cadley Road is expected to leave his debut run at Epsom behind and open his account. Well thought of in his powerful stable, he will take the beating. Logos Astra showed promise in a moderate maiden first time, but the fact he was an intended runner in a Class 5 at Lingfield on Saturday night (withdrawn on the ground) means he has more on his plate in this. The wild card is Spa’s Dancer, reported to be John Hills’ best juvenile. This is something of a baptism of fire for him and one cannot help but think an easier first assignment could have been found. However, expect to see him supported and presumably to run a race. Cadley Road should be too smart on this occasion.

7.40: Thousand Miles has solid handicap form and could be the value against Emirates Sports. After a good run last week at Newmarket when fifth to Brief Encounter and Crackdown, this drop in trip to seven could suit and he looks overpriced this morning at 7/1.

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TUESDAY 21st July:

There are just the two horses of possible interest today:

YARMOUTH RACING TIPS

2.15: Quaestor is fancied by his stable.

FFOS LAS RACING TIPS:

3.30:  Radio City did not stay the six furlongs at Epsom last time so that run can be ignored. If the ground turns soft he will not stay it here either, but on decent ground, as a horse with plenty of toe, a mark of 70 puts him in with a sporting chance reverting to the minimum.

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MONDAY 20th July:

YARMOUTH RACING TIPS:

3.45: Luminous Gold looks the pick in this handicap. Fourth behind Zowington last time at Folkestone when racing on the unfavoured side of the track, a liking for easy ground and no such bias means a level playing field today. Luminous Gold has every chance of bettering that run here.

Once again we are faced with a day containing a big portion of doubt as regards draw and ground.

AYR RACING TIPS:

At AYR it is possible to construct a case for Yesnabay in the 3.00 after a promising debut, but the subsequent run of Melody In The Mist casts a shadow over the form.

WINDSOR RACING TIPS:

At WINDSOR three serious contenders line up for the 7.20. Itwasonlyakiss may be vulnerable despite a positive stable message. A line though Water Biscuit means there is nothing between the promising Outshine and L’enchanteresse.

Luminous Gold looks the day’s safest wager at this stage.

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SUNDAY 19th July:

Nothing makes appeal today – so a chance be pretend we are almost normal!

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SATURDAY 18th July:

NEWBURY RACING TIPS:

3.55: The progressive Covert Ambition has every chance after his second in similar company behind his stable mate Kirklees at Sandown.

4.30: Bugaku has obvious claims in a handicap that should not take much winning. He found the tight track at Kempton against him when behind Covert Ambition last time and appears on the upgrade. A 5lbs hike is not unreasonable and being by Montjeu he should cope with the ground. However, there is a big message here for proven soft ground performer Jaser. One of the two ought to win.

NEWMARKET RACING TIPS:

2.35: This looks a two-horse affair between Flame Of Gibraltar and Splashdown. Although she is on a crest of a wave, Flame Of Gibraltar’s form does not quite match that of Splashdown who looks as if this step up in trip will suit. It is a tight call but Splashdown gets the vote.

3.05: Sovereign Remedy is fancied for this but the race looks tricky. Maswerte will be suited by this extra furlong whilst others enter the equation. Not a race for me.

LINGFIELD RACING TIPS:

5.55: Logos Astra takes a drop in class to contest this maiden having finished a promising fourth at Sandown. However, with Dreamspeed doing everything wrong and still winning and those immediately behind looking moderate, that may not have been the best of maidens so, whilst Logos Astra should win, he may not be one to take a short price about on a Saturday night.

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FRIDAY 17th July:

NEWBURY RACING TIPS:

At the time of writing the ground should be about perfect and ride good. We seem to have avoided the overnight deluge that has caught so many unawares.

2.35: On a day cluttered by obvious selections, surely the bests of them runs here. Emerald Commander demonstrated a great deal of promise last week at Newmarket after a slow start when fourth to Elusive Pimpernel. Said to be out of the top drawer in the powerful Hannon camp, it will take a very smart newcomer to lower his colours with that experience behind him.

3.10: Showcasing is another that looks to be heading in the right direction. Second to Arcano over this track on debut, this step up in grade looks within his compass.

HAYDOCK RACING TIPS:

4.05: Lochan Mor may be worth chancing. Ease in the ground should not bother him but should it become a bog,the meeting is best avoided.

As for the other meetings: somebody somewhere will doubtless find betting material, but at this stage the cards look more like fantasy racing from Portman Park.

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THURSDAY 16th July:

LEICESTER RACING TIPS:

5.00: Assuming the forecast rain arrives then this looks between Ottoman Empire and Merdaam, both of whom have achieved their best with give in the ground. Seaway has had more chances than an appealing convict on death row. Ottoman Empire has a lofty reputation but it is fair to say Merdaam’s third to Bridge Of Gold at Newbury, when the ground was on the easy side, looks the best piece of form on offer.

DONCASTER RACING TIPS:

8.40: On rain-softened ground that may end up softer by this time, Charlie Tokyo comes into the reckoning on the back of a fair run at Pontefract last time.

EPSOM RACING TIPS:

6.40: Dubawi Phantom’s habit of starting slowly may find him out over this track. Yarra River ran with promise on debut and may be the each-way alternative with Sea Lord the unknown quantity.

Right now weather conditions may have the biggest influence on results.

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UPDATE…

Sorry, but an urgent matter means I will be away for four days and cannot load any messages until Thursday July 16th. Maybe, in conjunction with Track Notes, some of you may relish the opportunity to stand in for me. It will be good practice and, who knows, you may discover you can do a better job!

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SATURDAY 11th July:

YORK RACING TIPS:

2.35: Lang Shining has conditions to suit today and comes into the reckoning despite carrying top weight. Obviously out of his depth in last week’s Eclipse, a drop in the ratings combined with easy ground gives him a chance in a winnable handicap.

ASCOT RACING TIPS:

3.25: I liked the manner of Wigan Lane’s victory at Doncaster last time when the step up to six furlongs suited her. Her previous effort at Chester indicated better was to come and from a mark of 71 and from an in-form yard, she makes a great deal of appeal in this nursery.

4.35: Sonny Red is a horse I am keeping a close eye on for the rest of the season in the belief he can lift a big sprint handicap now that he has slipped down the ratings. All the signs are he wants six furlongs and give in the ground. Although it may be tempting to think the booking of Richard Hughes suggests today is the day, this may be a dress rehearsal for the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood.

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FRIDAY 10th July

NEWMARKET RACING TIPS:

1.30: It is hard to get away from Crackdown whose latest run at Sandown (had a hard race only six days ago) was boosted by Roman Republic yesterday. A previous win over Firebet makes him the clear form choice.

2.00: Emperor Claudius threw away the Chesham at Royal Ascot when starting slowly and giving himself too much to do. Narrowly beaten by Big Audio – who also did not have an easy passage – Emperor Claudius should gain amends.

2.35: There is a chance Captain Brilliance could bounce to the moon and back today. Possibly not best drawn in 1, I am looking elsewhere. Redford is the logical alternative although should the ground dry out it may compromise his chance. Probably too hard to call and for perm-bettors only.

3.10: The Australian and South African challengers face a track the like of which they will never have experienced before. For that reason, I am prepared to look beyond Scenic Blast who may need crampons to ascend the hill. This is a hot event in which, although in all honesty he is unlikely to win, I feel Ancien Regime is grossly overpriced at 50/1.

4.55: Bullet Man will be suited by this step up in trip and is the selection in the last.

ASCOT RACING TIPS:

4.10: Lemon N Sugar won in such style last time that even a 7lb weight rise is unlikely to stop her if she retains that form.

NEWBURY RACING TIPS:

9.00: Unlucky last time, Equinine gets her chance to atone.

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THURSDAY 9th July

NEWMARKET RACING TIPS:

1.30: One of a card full of races that may be more difficult than they look. If staying this extra furlong, then Free Agent brings the best form to the race. His fourth last time is to my mind the level to aim at. He beats Tactic on a line through Sight Unseen and is relatively fresh after just the two runs this term.

2.00: Arcano made a big impression on debut and the form has worked out well. Orpen Grey is a strong two-year-old that steps up in grade but should run well – although this stable ran what was allegedly their best two-year-old on Monday at Windsor. Nosedive was murdered in running at Ascot and this extra furlong looks sure to suit. I make it between Arcano and Nosedive.

2.35: My preference is for Roman Republic who ran well from a wide draw at Sandown on Saturday and should be suited by this step up in trip. I have a message for Emirates Roadshow. This is no easy race to solve but they would appear to be the two against the field.

3.10: Opinion is what this business is all about. Those without one bounce about on the whims of others – those with one often look out of kilter and foolish. I will risk it as I am not intent on having a bet here. The obvious selection is Duncan, but I formed the impression at Epsom that he was flattening out in the last hundred yards. For that reason I have to wonder if he truly stays this trip in this sort of company. I have similar doubts about Campanologist.

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WEDNESDAY 8th July

NEWMARKET HORSE RACING TIPS:

A couple of tough handicaps open the card. Cases can be made for Photographic on this easier surface and Foundation Room in the 1.30. Fillies’ handicaps are notoriously tricky.

2.00: I shall take a small chance with Akhenaten at the price. This ground may help and after a break (by his standards at least) he may be fresher. He gave the impression of running flat at York. He is capable of winning a race of this description.

2.35: Habaayib is fully entitled to start favourite for the Cherry Hinton but would-be-backers would do well to bear in mind she did race on the fastest strip of ground at Ascot. Even so, she looks a decent and worthy favourite.

3.10: GOLDIKOVA appeals as one of the bets of the season. Only if there is a marked changed in the ground would confidence be tempered. Forget her last run, the race was run on treacle. She is a filly that comes to hand in the latter part of the season (never won before July) has claimed the notable scalps of Paco Boy and Natagora in her time, won a Breeders’ Cup and is the only genuine Group 1 filly in the line-up. She is overpriced this morning, being the result of a collective industry follow-the-leader miscalculation.

3.45: Expect to see money for Erfaan in this. He has improved since finishing behind Arcano at Newbury.

LINGFIELD HORSE RACING TIPS:

5.05: Quaestor

5.40: Janeiro are expected to add to the Dascombe stable tally.

KEMPTON HORSE RACING TIP:

9.20: Pumpkin is fancied to follow up here.

Goldikova the bet…

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TUESDAY 7th July

PONTEFRACT HORSE RACING TIPS:

4.00: Dark Prospect seems to have plenty of weight in this. The other market leader, Applaude, goes into this as a maiden. The two best treated runners appear to be Jeer and Charlie Tokyo, both of whom will appreciate the anticipated ease in the ground. Jeer has the hallmarks his cute trainer employs. Hardly a prolific winner when with Ed Dunlop, he was successful from 85 over a year ago. A mark of 72 gives him a real chance today and he could be worth a small investment.

5.00: Gibb River ought to win the 5.00 but lacks the profile to make him a confident call at the price.

5.30: Zouk is a decidedly dodgy favourite in the last. What looked like a promising debut turned out to be in poor race. His form is moderate; however today’s contest is poor so although he makes no appeal he may have little to beat.

Jeer the suggestion. Tomorrow looks a great deal more interesting

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Monday 6th July

WINDSOR HORSERACING TIPS:

6.30: Reluctant Sandown participant and eventual non-starter, Classic Colori is subject to positive reports. Those who saw him at Sandown were not overly-impressed by his demeanour and he has to race from an unfavourable draw tonight. However, the stable message is that Classic Colori is one of the best juveniles in his stable. After his reluctance on his intended debut, it might prove prudent to wait until he arrives at the start before making a judgement.

8.00: State Banquet may be the answer here, although a two month absence is slightly off-putting.

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Sunday 5th July

CHANTILLY HORSERACING TIPS:

Provides Group 1 action this afternoon. The Prix Jean Prat is somewhat light for a major contest. Lord Shanakill, considered a non-stayer until his recent third in the St James’s Palace Stakes, probably brings the best form to the table but non-winning form is often misleading. Westphalia has contested his three races this year in France, running with credit without proving quite good enough in their Guineas behind Silver Frost and in the French Derby. His form is solid and he is a dependable sort. The German challenger, Irian, looks short of the required standard but is on the upgrade. The French defence is weak – Oiseau De Feu looking held. This does not look like a race to bet in but Westphalia is once again the solid contender that should be there or thereabouts.

Today’s domestic racing is not for me.

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Saturday 4th July

And I am concentrating on Sandown.

SANDOWN HORSERACING TIPS:

2.05: This looks a three horse affair. There may have been excuses last time, but Ialysos has to bounce back from a poor run. His best form is with give in the ground and I am prepared to overlook him. Triple Aspect is on the upgrade and a the one to collar. Anglezarke’s effort in the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot sets the standard yet she is the outsider of the three mentioned. She has to be the value and is the selection.

2.40: With so many of the usual suspects turning up, the progressive Mirrored and one-time Guineas prospect Alfathaa look the unexposed two. Both come here after top class efforts at Royal Ascot. Although neither has a good draw and such handicaps can throw up strange results, they are hard to get away from.

3.15: Sea The Stars ought to win and confirm himself as one of the best Derby winners in recent years. However, Conduit will let him know he has been in a horserace. The showpiece of the day and surely a race to watch and savour.

3.45: This could be a big day for the Michael Stoute team. They are confident Strawberrydaiquiri is destined for Group company and that she is good enough to take what looks a sub-standard Listed event.

4.55: Maswerte was impressive at Newbury and it will take something smart to lower his colours.

5.30: Raaeidd ran a cracker in a hot York handicap and meets animals of a lesser calibre today. Fancied by connections, he ought to be good enough. Anglezarke, Strawberrydaiquiri and Raeidd look solid bets here.

HAYDOCK HORSERACING TIPS:

2.20: Rain would help the cause of Headline Act who looks well handicapped.

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FRIDAY JULY 3rd:

Obviously with rain forecast throughout the country and the possibility of the odd fierce storm, it is advisable to wait until we see what conditions are like at the various tracks before betting. As it stands, despite the glut of racing, messages and opinions are limited:

SANDOWN HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.50: De Stefano seems versatile as regards going and gives the impression he is only now realising potential shown at Newbury. His third to Strike The Tiger at Royal Ascot looks good enough against such company.

4.00: Kirkless is expected to win for Godolphin. The race looks tricky and I had not intended to become involved. However, if reproducing his best Kirklees would be good enough.

5.00: Strathcal looks on an upward curve and as if this extra two furlongs will suit. Much will depend on the ground.

HAYDOCK HORSE RACING TIPS:

7.10: Black Snowflake and Gunner Lindley bring similar hard luck stories to the table here. Of the two, the message for Black Snowflake is the stronger.

DONCASTER HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.30: Mubrook does have some form that flatters but apparently is expected to go close.

SALISBURY HORSE RACING TIPS:

8.05: Lofthouse looks as if he is fairly treated from a mark of 65 and could be one to consider for those on the twilight shift.

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THURSDAY JULY 2nd:

Plenty of racing today but not too many betting opportunities.

YARMOUTH HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.30: Showcasing ran a race full of promise at Newbury in a maiden that looked good and is starting to work out. However, an Oasis Dream, he demonstrated a pronounced knee action and a going description featuring the word ‘firm’ would be of concern for what is sure to be a short-priced favourite. He faces five very well bred newcomers.

HAYDOCK HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.10: Sweet Hollow is fancied to belatedly get off the mark. However, she is starting to look disappointing. Going For Gold may be a better each-way alternative. She ran with promise three weeks ago at Newbury.

EPSOM HORSE RACING TIPS:

6.20: It is about time Agente Romano got himself on the score sheet. He surely gets his chance here.

NEWBURY HORSE RACING TIPS:

It is not often they race here and one is scratching to find a bet. Gallagher ran well enough at Royal Ascot but it is hard to be confident about him tonight. His stamina will be tested by Plum Pudding who could set the race up for a strong finisher – something that would suit Patrician’s Glory. Tricky…

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WEDNESDAY JULY 1st:

A quiet start to a new month for Bush Telegraph. Just so that followers do not feel Mr Telegraph is enjoying just a little too much of the current weather and possibly watching too much tennis, he is currently slaving away constructing the latest And Another Thing article which should be on the site later today.