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Hi guys, a few at Navan today.

12.45- Marlay Park 2pts e/w @ 4/1 with Corals

Should have won his maiden last year. This is a hot little contest but he represents a good value bet to go close.

1.15- Oscars Well 1pt e/w 8/1 Bet365

Has improved a great deal for going over hurdles. Goes against two good horses today but looks capable of  fighting out the finish with them given a normal ammount of improvement.

1.50- Son Amix 3pts e/w 4/1, Clan Tara 1pt e/w 14/1

Son Amix will be hard to beat here so Im going a max e/w bet. Clan Tara is a grand servant who has won at the course and has never been out of the frame over hurdles, I take him also to run a big race for the Paul Nolan stable.

Kev

Good evening all,

Well a nice 14pts profit on Sunday and thats the kind of day I think we’ll be seeing more of now the good horses in Ireland are starting to show their faces and the form is “settling” after that limbo period after the flat. The weather hasnt help either, to be fair.

Fairyhouse:

12.20- Perfect Smile 2pts to win @ 9/2 Generally, get BOG.

Very nice individual from Noel Meades stable. I know they think the world of this horse and expect him to be fighting out the top novice hurdles this season. He won very nicely first time up, has a very nice cruising speed and could just be a touch of value to beat the very promising Zaidpour, a full brother to Zaynar who Nicky Hendorson left behind when he went to buy a couple from the Aha Khan, bet hes gutted now. Another one to note is The Shepard King, who has shown considerable promise so far and there are a few chinese whispers for him too. But I think Perfect Smile has a good engine for a young horse and could just take it to them.

12.50- Hurrricane Fly 2pts e/w @ 3/1 with Paddy Power, Summit Meeting 0.5pts e/w  20/1 VC bet

Terrifyingly good on his day this horse. He is the right age to come into the Champion Hurdle fray after repeatedly getting injured. But reports from the yard suggest he has matured a great deal and will be ready for this rematch with Solwhit, who despite losing out to Hurricane at Punchestown, has the benefit of a run this season. My selection is lightly raced though and wouldnt take much racing, for that reason he’ll only be tuned up for 3 races, 4 max and he’ll be fit enough to win them all if he’s good enough. He just might be.  Summit Meeting should also be backed at 20/1 to reach the frame. Jessica Harrington holds this horse in high regard and Id expect him to put up a better show than what he did for us last time!

1.55- J’Vole 2pts e/w 11/2 with Skybet and Totesport

This cracking mare might well have won the Ryanair but for being bullied by Poquelin coming off the home turn, that horse won the big Handicap at Cheltenham on Saturday and she finished a nose behind him last March. But she stayed on resolutely and very much caught my eye, simply because she hadnt shown me that level of form and versatility conditions wise before. At Punchestown she was travelling away nicely before making a bad mistake and unseating, that run is easily crossed out as her jumping is super usually. Id expect her to find any chinks in the boys armour tomorrow, and she gets a few pounds off them aswell, which always helps. Tranquil Sea must be the main danger.

2.30- Realt Dubh 2pts e/w 11/2 Tote and Hills

Im licking my lips for this race with the return of Mikael D’Haguenet along with Realt Dunbh,Jessies Dream and Head of The Posse- four very highly regarded horse. But with the likely favourite having been off the track, im going to keep with Noel Meades charge, who looks set for much higher things after an impressive win last time out. As Ive said before, Meade expects this horse to be his best Novice chaser this season so thats good enough for me to have him on my side, particularly when he represents value in the betting market.

3.00- Zaarito 1pt e/w 8/1 Paddy Power,Kempes 1pt e/w 14/1 with the Tote

Nice dutch bet here. Zaarito has so much promise but hes been plagued by hard luck stories and an inability to respect everything he jumps. But his potential remains boundless and im a firm believer that intensive schooling and patience will prevail for a class horse in the end. If that happens tomorrow he’ll make 8/1 look big. Kempes was arguably Irelands best Novice last season, capping off the season with a 4 length victory over China Rock. That horse has gone on to run close behind Sizing Europe and Kauto Star last time out and looks a staying chaser with a big future. Kempes must be a big price at 14/1. He is versatile trip wise, will go well enough on the ground and is hardly ever out of the first two. While he appears to be Mullin’s second string, Id still expect a big run from him.

Busy day

Kev

Morning chaps and lasses,

Disapointing runs from both selections yesterday. An Drummer Liath some ringing bells with an alarming market drift out to 9/1. Askanna was most disapointing though, shes not as progressive as Id first thought and she lacked the size to cope with those horse yesterday. Anyway a few bets for today.

Cork:

12.15- Foildubh 2pts e/w 7/1 Bet365

Again another typical maiden bet. This horse finished 10 lengths in front of the favourite on his penultimate run before going onto finish a sound 4th in a good maiden in which Shot from The Hip was 2nd. The favourite is expected to improve for the drop in trip, but improve 10 lengths on the same terms with my selection? Im not sure, and 7/1 currently available stands out as the value here.

12.45- Golden Sunbird 2pts e/w 4/1 with a few firms

Solid level of form last season and unlucky not to have lost her maiden tag. But shes a tough mare and has conditions to suit here today dropping back to 2 miles. Id expect her to have improved over the summer and she won a bumper of the course and distance. With 8 runners set to run she looks good each way value.

1.15- Sicilian Secret 3pts to win 2/1 bet 365

Very promising bumper horse who disapointed many on his two hurdle runs. The yard have reported that he is very fit and a new horse at home and by all accounts I think it will pay to keep the faith today as hes always been well regarded. Its not a strong maiden and I think Sicilian Secret will take alot of beating today under Paul Townend

Cheers and good luck today

Kev

Good morning guys,

Its been a frustrating few weks battling against the elements but todays card at Cork goes ahead and I have two interesting bets.

Cork:

12.50- Askanna 2pts e/w @ 9/4 with Sportingbet

This mare from the up and coming Colin Bowe yard has improved and progressed well this year, showing a touch of class and the ability to battle right to the line. Her win last time out when beating a couple of decent geldings over 2m6f at Punchestown was a very good performance and I feel there should be more to come from her over 3 miles today. Araucaria is well regarded and very well bred, but hasnt impressive me with her attitude for jumping just yet. There is every chance she can improve on her last run at least, for the step up in trip, but Im thinking she could fall short if it comes to a battle with my selection.

1.50- An Drummer Liath 2pts e/w 13/2 William Hill

Typical maiden hurdle bet this one. The race lacks much strength in depth, the only one that could be half decent is House rules from De Bromheads yard, but he didnt beat much in his bumper win and I always take on the bumper form with hurdle form. An Drummer Liath went off a 25/1 in a pretty good maiden thatll throw up a few winners once the meetings are back. He clocked a solid TS figure of 90 and is entitled to improve. His trainer has a good record at Cork and his promising 7lb claimer Pat Mangan takes the ride. Almost certainly represents the value in the race.

Have a great Sunday,

Kev