Rosscommon-4.35- Salesin

A much improved gelding from Nial Maddens yard. Has won his last 3 starts, a maiden hurdle at Cork where he made all to win easily clocking a TS figure of 116 in the process. three consequent winners have came from that race. He then won a 15 runner Novice chase at Wexford by 7 lengths after losing a lot of ground at the start. Again at Cork in August he made light work of his handicap mark of 102, winning by 15 lengths and jumping very welll in the process. Admittedly there are some higher rated horses in the field, but I feel the handicapper hasnt quite got to the bottom of him at this improved stage of his career. Theres no reason why he cant put up a bold show today from the front.

Rosscommon-5.35- Regal d’Estruval

A likeable front running Novice hurdler from Jim Culloty’s yard. He has a great zest for jumping but has been using much of his energy tearing away from his fields and weakening into the top 5. Although, he won his maiden hurdle at the course and distance and has posted some decent times in defeat. B J Cooper claims a handy 5lbs off his back today and I hope he can get him settled out front and give him a breather when he needs it. His principal dangers will need to come from behind to beat him and the rest arent quick enough to give him a battle up front, so theres every chance he’ll make the frame here. The progressive Dark Prospect and The Hamptons are obvious dangers, but alot will depend on how the race is ran and I hope Ive got it right that they could just give Regal d’Estruval an easy lead.

Rosscommon-6.05- Pops Rocket

Start Me Up is 11/10 and rightly so given his campaign last season. He ran in Grade 1 and Grade 2 races over hurdles, looking fairly backward but aquitting himself quite well in the process. A 3 time bumper winner with a whole summer to have filled out into his babyish frame, he looks set to go well here. But at 11/10, we must look elsewhere for value and Pops Rocket fits the bill from those with recent hurdles form. Hes a progressive horse for sure, improving with every run and was unlucky to unseat at the 1st flight last time out. Looked like the winner for much of the race before that over 2m4f at Killarney, only to be collared close home. He clocked at TS of 109 at Wexford before that, coming 3rd behind a decent sort in Page One Two Nine. I expect Pops Rocket to be there at the finish fighting it out and the market price suggests hes a value bet to do so.

Advice:

Salesin- 3pts to win @ 5/1 Paddy Power

Regal d’Estruval- 2pts e/w @ 8/1 Bet365

Pops Rocket- 2pts e/w @ 7/1 Paddy Power

Cheers

Kev

Hi guys,

First of all id like to say that it is a torrid time of year for betting and only the very most disaplined can grind out a marginal profit during code transitions, the Flat-Jumps being harder than vise versa in my opinion with more varying ground conditions and weather than in late spring. The selections havent been running as they should but it will click and the good months are usually November to April for the jumps and from June-August on the flat. Anyway I have four selections to consider today. I always feel theres no point backing into a cub hole and not having any bets on most Irish race days. You have to have full faith in your long term ability to make profits. Im pushed for time today so im going to post the selections and advice with no reasoning. But rest assured, what time I have had this morning has gone into these.

Curragh-2.15- Flic Flac 2pts e/w @ 8/1 Paddy Power

Curragh-3.50- Luisant 2pts e/w @ 3/1 Paddy Power

Clonmel-2.35- Venetian Dove 1pt e/w 25/1 Bet365

Clonmel-3.05- Cyborg 2pts e/w 3/1 Bet365, Mr Dazza 1pt e/w 16/1 Paddy Power

Cheers and remember to tune in for the latest Irish Racing News, Free bets and Articles

Kev

Ballinrobe-3.05- headleys bridge

A solid maiden hurdle performer last season. Has the strongest form on offer with his second to Jerrys Agent at Cork in March. The bumper horse Westmeath looks a big danger but Headleys Bridge must go close with slid hurdling experence under his belt and having had the summer to progress and improve, he looks the one to be on today. Quality claimer B J Cooper gets 5lbs off his back and he also gets 9lbs from Westmeath as a 4 yo alowance.

Advice:

Headleys Bridge- 2pts e/w @ 4/1 Victor Chandler

cheers

Kev

Listowel-4.05- hellberemembered,imperial shabra

A very hot little Novice hurdle which means there is value to be had opposing the top of the market. Hellberemembered has solid hurdle form in the book from last season. Most notably when 2nd to The Outlaw Kid, clocking a TS of 123 at Thurles. Won a slowly ran affair at Galway last time out and the strong pace today will be even more to his liking. Has ran well at the course before and merits close attention for an each way bet at 16/1. Imperial Shabra is trained by the flamboyant Patrick O’Brady and is also worth an each way investment. Won a nice Novice hurdle at Downpatrick last time out, beating the smart Hail Caesar comfortably and clocking a TS of 118. It remains to be seen how he’ll handle give in the ground but he stays well. There wouldnt be an awful lot between Imperial Shabra and One cool Tornado, but the latter is 6/1 and any improvement from my selection will see him bridge the gap on their run at Galway.

Listowel-5.05- Far Away So Close

A talented gelding from the Paul Nolan stable. Still a maiden but clearly has ability and was condsidered good enough to take his chance in the Supreme Novice hurdle at Cheltenham last year where he finished a creditable 9th of 18 runners, clocking a TS of 128 in the process. Has solid form at Grade 2 level at Navan, he was very keen that day and had to settle for a close 5th on heavy ground- but it was a promising run. Hasnt been seen since May, where he ran rather poorly but was probably over the top for the season. No reason why he cant have improved over the summer and he’ll certainly be ready to go today. For me, if he settles early he wins.

Advice:

Hellberemembered- 1pt e/w @ 16/1

Imperial Shabra- 0.5pt e/w @ 16/1

Far Away So Close- 3 pts to win @ 11/4

As usual get Best Odds Gaurunteed on all your bets,

Cheers and God bless

Kev.