July's Tip Comp - Week 3

Sorry for the late upload on Friday evening. I've been away for a few day visiting Key Largo and Key West. All great fun. Just not enough hours in the day. Thankfully, there hasn't been too much horse racing fro me over the week else I would have never caught up with proceedings. Anyway, pleased to back to the tip comp. No winners were netted last week so it's all the same news with Betmanmike leading with 14pts, while Bird sits on the second perch with 7.4pts. Get those tips in with a 1 p.m. deadline. Good luck to all. 

Tipster selections:

1:45 Ripon        - Isobar Wind 2pt w (Bird)1st (15pts) 
1:45 Ripon        - Comeatachoo 1pt ew (Longbow) 8th 
1:50 Newbury      - What About Carlo 2pt w (Jodonovan) 5th
2:05 Newmarket    - Blausee 2pt w (HCE) 6th
2:05 Newmarket    - Incognito 2pt w (Gazmachine) 2nd
2:25 Newbury      - Lucky Deal 2pt w (Dan The Man) Unp
3:20 Market Rasen - More Bucks 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr)PU
3:20 Market Rasen - Royal Village 2pt w (Betmanmike) 2nd
3:40 Newbury      - Mighty Spirit 2pt w (Mark J) 3rd
3:40 Newbury      - Mighty Spirit 2pt w (Shukman) 3rd
4:05 Ripon        - Storm Ahead 2pt w (Mickishi)5th
5:10 Currugh      - *Antonia De Vega 2pt w (Winter) 3rd
8:00 Haydock      - Quench Dolly 2pt w (Eric Winner) 7th
8:00 Haydock      - Arcavallo 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) 6th

Good luck to all 

* NR - Lowest number favourite

Note: Lucky Deal was incorrectly detailed as Winter's selection. It is Dan The Man. (1:31pm)  

Note: Longbow gave wrong time on 1:45 Ripon [2:45] corrected before start of race (1:43 pm) 

July Tip Comp - Week 2

The second week of this month's tip comp. Not too much going on with a couple of point scorers. Betmanmike leads the way with 14pts, so has a few points in hand of Bird, whose original selection was a non-runner, and so got a touch of luck with the lowest number favourite in his race and put 7.4pts in his pocket. Just goes to show the tipping comp can work in many ways and winning and losing sometimes in the lap of the Gods. Still, plenty to play for so get those tips in nice and early with a 1pm deadline. If any entry fees are still outstanding please get those sorted this week. Plenty of cards to find a winner so take the chance to put your name at the top of the leaderboard. 

Good luck to all. 

Tipster selections:

1:45 Ascot        - Muthmir 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) Unp
1:45 Ascot        - Growl 2pt w (Mark J) Unp
2:55 Newmarket    - Wild Thunder 2pt w (Shukman) 6th
3:30 Newmarket    - So Beloved 2pt w (Jodonovan) 7th
3:30 Newmarket    - Zap 1pt ew (Mickishi) Unp
3:30 Newmarket    - Crossing The Line 2pt w (Betmanmike) Unp
4:00 Ascot        - Accidental Agent 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr) Unp
4:10 Newton Abbot - Judge Earl 2pt w (Bird) Unp
4:40 Newmarket    - Dream Of Dreams 2pt w (Dan The Man)Unp
5:00 York         - Abstemious 2pt w (HCE) 2nd 
5:35 York         - Endowed 2pt w (Longbow) 3rd
5:50 Salisbury    - Zingaro Boy 2pt w (Gazmachine) Unp
6:05 Hamilton     - Hard Solution 2pt w (Eric Winner) 3rd
7:05 Hamilton     - Sioux Frontier 2pt w (Winter) 7th 

Good luck to all 

July's Tip Comp - Week 1

Another month to be a winner of the tipping comp. That's the plan for everyone who takes part. Did you know that some of the tipsters have won several hundred pounds? Winter has almost broken into the £1000 mark. Last month saw a dead-heat between Eric Winner and Mark J. It was a competitive month more interesting for the fact of just about anyone could have won the month with a decent winner. I imagine this month will see a higher win total. We have a 1pm deadline so get those tips in nice and early if you can. Please pay your competition fee. Not sure if we will have one or two players missing this month. 

Tipster selections:  

1:40 Chelmsford - Ossco 2pt w (Longbow) 5th 
1:50 Sandown    - Kurious 2pt w (Betmanmike) 1st (14pts)
2:05 Haydock    - Arctic Fox 2pt w (Winter) 6th
2:25 Sandown    - Lush Life 2pt w (OneEyeEnos)Unp
2:25 Sandown    - Escobar 2pt w (Jodonovan)2nd
2:30 Leicester  - Sir Gordon 2pt w (HCE)3rd
2:35 Beverley   - She Looks Like Fun 2pt w (Gazmachine) 2nd 
3:00 Sandown    - Encapsulation 2pt w (Dan The Man)2nd
3:15 Haydock    - Koeman 1pt ew (Mark J)7th
3:40 Leicester  - Monsieur Noir 2pt w (Mickishi) 5th
5:10 Chelmsford - *Kodiline 1pt ew (Bird) 1st (7.4pts) 
7:00 Carlisle   - Highly Focused 2pt w (Eric Winner)Unp
7:00 Carlisle   - Suwaan 1pt ew (Shukman)4th
7:10 Nottingham - Swordbill 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr)9th

Good luck to all 

* NR - lowest number favourite

Note: Bird's tip selection was calculated as a win rather than each way so he achieved 7.4pts rather than 11pts as originally detailed. 

June's Tip Comp Week 5

The final week of this month's tip comp. I'm posting this Thursday evening as I am off to Great Yarmouth races on Friday and back Saturday morning. A day at the races and an evening in the casino. So a little bit busy. This month has been pretty slow to get going with small points adding up here and there. However, it is one of the most intriguing conclusions to a tip comp we have ever seen with three leaders on 9pts: Eric Winner, Betmanmike & Oneeyeenos. Next, best is HCE with 8pts, Dan the Man 7.5pts, Jodonovan 6pts and Gazmachine 2.8pts. Fascinating. Who will win? Could be anyone as half a price could see a tipster come from nowhere. Get those tips in nice and early with a 1pm deadline.  

Tipster selections: 

1:40 Windsor   - One Step Beyond 2pt w (Longbow)4th 
1:50 Newcastle - Staxton 2pt w (Eric Winner) 1st (17pts)
2:05 Newmarket - Rosodora 2pt w (Winter) 4th
2:25 Newcastle - Mr Lupton 2pt w (Dan The Man)  6th
2:45 York      - George Bowen 2pt w (Betmanmike) Unp
3:00 Newcastle - Seamour 2pt w (Derek T) 4th
3:00 Newcastle - Coeur De Lion 2pt w (Shukman) 3rd
3:15 Newmarket - Sudeois 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr) 3rd
3:15 Newmarket - CardSharp 2pt w (Jodonovan) 7th 
3:15 Newmarket - Breton Rock 2pt w (Racing Mama) 5th 
3:35 Newcastle - Red Galileo 2pt w (Baby Jane) Unp
3:35 Newcastle - Mootasadir 2pt w (Mickishi) Unp
3:35 Newcastle - Who Dares Wins 2pt w (Mark J) 1st (26pts) 
5:15 Newcastle - *Weld Al Emarat 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) 1st (6pts)
5:55 Doncaster - Blausee 1pt ew (HCE) 2nd (1.75pts)
6:15 Lingfield - Crime Of Passion 1pt ew (Gazmachine) 7th
6:45 Lingfield - Country Rose 2pt w (Bird)9th 

Good luck to all 

* NR - Lowest number favourite 

Congratulations to Eric Winner and Mark J winning this month's tip competition sharing the prize with 26pts. 

The two free entries for next month's competition go to OneEyeEnos who finished 3rd with 15pts and HCE who finished 4th with 9.75pts. 

Thanks to all those who took part. 

June's Tip Comp - Week 4

Another week. This month's tip comp has been a slow burner because last week, not one tipster found a winner. So, nothing has changed at the top of the table. Eric Winner heads the field with 9pts, with Jodonovan in second place with 6pts. No one else has a point. I predict someone will hit a decent priced winner this week. Fingers crossed. Thankfully for all tipsters, this is a long month with five Saturdays. Get those tips in nice an early with a 1pm deadline. 

Tipster selections:

1:35 Redcar    - Cruising 1pt ew (Gazmachine) 2nd (2.8pts)
1:35 Redcar    - Zuckerberge 1pt ew (Racing Mama) 4th
1:35 Redcar    - Cruising 2pt w (Longbow) 2nd
2:05 Redcar    - Big Time Dancer 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr) 8th  
2:30 Ascot     - Pinatubo 2pt w (HCE) 1st (8pts) 
2:55 Perth     - Home Place 2pt w (Mickishi)8th
3:40 Ascot     - Defoe 2pt w  (Dan The Man) 1st (7.5pts)
4:20 Ascot     - Yafta 1pt ew (Shukman) Unp 
4:20 Ascot     - Bound For Nowhere 1pt ew (Jodonovan) Unp
5:00 Ascot     - Cape Byron 2pt w (Betmanmike) 1st (9pts)
5:00 Ascot     - Cape Byron 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) 1st (9pts)
5:00 Ascot     - Tis Marvelllous 2pt w (Mark J) 2nd
5:40 Ayr       - Gullane One 2pt w (Eric Winner) 8th
5:40 Ayr       - Athollblair Boy 2pt w (Winter) 3rd
5:55 Redcar    - Someone Exciting 2pt w (Baby Jane)8th

6:15 Lingfield - *Muraaqed 2pt w (Bird) 3rd

Good luck to all 

* NR - Placed on lowest number favourite

LEADERBOARD

*ERIC WINNER   9PTS

*BETMANMIKE    9PTS

*ONEEYEENOS    9PTS

*HCE           8PTS

++DANTHEMAN    7.5PTS

*JODONOVAN     6PTS

*GAZMACHINE    2.8PTS

  

June's Tip Comp - Week 3

The third week of the tipping comp and I'm pleased to say we have a 4:55couple of points scorers. Last week saw a mixed bag of results. However, Eric Winner sits at the head of the table with ith 9pts, from Jodonovan who is in second with 6pts. Everyone is in joint third place (because they haven't scored). Still, plenty to play for with this long month of Saturdays. A couple of meeting has been abandoned due to the weather, so keep an eye on the rain. Get those tips in nice and early with a 1pm deadline. 

Tipster selections:

2:10 Chester  - We Owen A Dragon 2pt w (Longbow) 7th
2:20 Bath     - Jungle Boogaloo 1pt ew (HCE)9th 
2:20 Bath     - Daddies Diva 2pt w (Gazmachine)3rd 
2:20 Bath     - Divine Covey 2pt w (Racing Mama)5th
2:25 York     - Get Knotted 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr)Unp
2:25 York     - Aljady 2pt w (Jodonovan) Unp    
2:35 Sandown  - Bahamian Sunrise 2pt w (Shukman)8th   
3:15 Sandown  - Hateya 2pt w (Dan The Man) 7th
3:15 Sandown  - Masham Star 2pt w (Winter) 8th  
3:15 Sandown  - Loch Ness Monster 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) 5th
3:35 York     - Dave Dexter 2pt w (Mark J) Unp
3:35 York     - Wedding Date 2pt w (Betmanmike) Unp
3:35 York     - Luxor 1pt ew (Derek T) Unp
4:00 Limerick - Hasankey 2pt w (Baby Jane) 4th
4:40 York     - Cockalorum 2pt w (Mickishi)4th 
4:45 Bath     - Broadhaven Dream 1pt ew (Bird) 5th
4:55 Chester  - Gabriel The Devil 2pt w (Eric Winner) 6th

Baby Jane updated 2:38pm 

June's Tip Comp - Week 2

Sometimes you can throw 50 darts and still miss the bullseye. Perhaps we should take that down to 17 because not one single tipster found a winner last week. I think there were a couple of second places. The good thing about no winners is that there are no losers. So this week is a fresh start. We must find a winner or two this week. It's odd-on. So, there's not much more to think but get your tipping cap on and get ready for lift off. We have a 1 pm deadline (which is pretty close to the start of the first race) so please get your tips in as early as you can. We still have a few outstanding entree fees so get those sorted, too. 

Good luck to all. 

Tipster selections: 

1:25 Beverley   - Love Dreams 2pt w (Jodonovan) 1st (6pts)
1:55 Chelmsford - Callipygian 2pt w (Gazmachine) 6th
1:55 Chelmsford - Blausee 2pt w (HCE) 2nd
2:30 Chelmsford - Ossco 2pt w (Longbow) 3rd 
2:45 Newmarket  - Ashington 2pt w (Mark J) 6th
3:15 Beverley   - Rodnee Tee 2pt w (Betmanmike) 5th   
3:55 Newmarket  - Flying Pursuit 1pt ew (Mickwalkersnr) Unp
3:55 Newmarket  - Merhoob 2pt w (Winters) Unp
4:15 Chelmsford - Lord Riddiford 2pt w (Eric Winner) 1st (9pts)
4:15 Chelmsford - Poyle Vinnie 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) 6th
5:05 Newmarket  - Great Bear 2pt w (Derek T) 3rd
5:20 Haydock    - Wise Council 2pt w (Baby Jane)3rd
6:45 Lingfield  - Temujin 2pt w (Dan The Man) 2nd
7:00 Chepstow   - Go Well Spicy 2pt w (Racing Mama) 2nd
8:00 Chepstow   - Sir Roderic 2pt w (Shuckman) 3rd
8:30 Chepstow   - National Glory 2pt w (Mickishi) 3rd
8:30 Chepstow   - Union Rose 2pt w (Bird) 4th

Good luck to all

 

June's Tip Comp - Week 1

It's a new month. 

May's competition saw a fight to the line. Betmanmike took the spoils with 40pts, just pipping Mickwalkersnr who was on 39.2pts. 

It was a close, gritty, competitive heat. 

Our illustrious competition has its twists and turns. 

We are back to normality this month (sticking to Saturday's). I must apologise for last week's change but I was in a fix and that seemed the answer to the question. 

Anyway, as a gesture of goodwill (and because I am a generous soul) - only this month - I will be giving free entry to next month's competition for the lucky pair who finish second and third in this month's play. It will be interesting if it brings about a different style of play in the final week.

So there is, even more, to play for. 

Good news!!!! 

Please give a warm welcome to a new player BABYJANE who wants to join our little tipster comp. 

Be lucky.

Please get your entry fees in if outstanding. We have a 1pm deadline for tips but please get them in as early as you can because a few meeting start not too many minutes after. Good luck to all. 

Tipster selections:

1:55 Doncaster   - Broken Rifle 2pt w (Longbow) 6th
1:55 Doncaster   - Saqqara King 2pt w (Dan The Man) 4th 
1:55 Doncaster   - Kuwait Direction 2pt w (HCE) 2nd
1:55 Doncaster   - Bravo Faisal 2pt w (Gazmachine) 5th 
2:30 Doncaster   - Hunni 2pt w (Shukman) 6th
2:35 Epsom       - Vivianite 1pt ew (Racing Mama)5th 
2:35 Epsom       - Akvavera 2pt w (Winter)7th 
3:45 Epsom       - Duke Of Firenze 2pt w (Jodonovan) 7th
3:45 Epsom       - Just Glamorous 1pt ew (Bird) Unp
3:45 Epsom       - Caspian Prince 1pt ew (Mickwalkersnr)Unp
3:45 Epsom       - Hathiq 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) Unp
3:45 Epsom       - Daschas 2pt w (Betmanmike) Unp
3:50 Hexham      - Dolly's Destination 2pt w (Mickishi)2nd
4:30 Ascot       - Circus Maximus 2pt w (Mark J) Unp
4:55 Musselburgh - Hawaam 2pt w (Eric Winner) 3rd 
5:45 Lingfield   - Cherry Cola 1pt ew (BabyJane)4th 
7:00 Stratford   - Mister Fizz 2pt w (Derek T) 5th

Good luck to all 

The Big Bad Tipping Competition

I love the Bloody Good Winner Tipping Competition. Over the years, we have added to the number of tipsters to a point where we are getting closer to prize money worth £200 a month. 

I guess a £10 entry fee and that amount of prize money is good. But what would you think if we had a tipping competition with prize money worth £1000 per month? 

This isn't going to take place any time soon. However, we are interested in creating an additional tipping competition with a £50 a month entry fee. Clearly, this isn't going to be for everyone. If you know someone who would be interested in playing for a substantial monthly prize then feel free to contact me or tell friends, family or even invite a tipster you may have paid for before. 

Interested? 

Contact jason@professionalgamblers.co.uk 

Good luck to all 

Week 4 - May's Tip Comp

The final week of May's tip competition and (surprisingly) it's on a Friday. 

You have me to blame for that!

However, everyone has been informed and because I am a generous soul next month I will add £20 to the total prize money for your understanding. 

Anyway, back to proceedings. 

Last week so little action in the way of winners, the best on offer being Mickwalkersnr getting a place worth 4pts. 

So the leaders board looks like this:

1st HCE 26PTS
2ND JODONOVAN 20PTS
3RD BETMANMIKE 18PTS
4TH MICKWALKERSNR 13.2PTS
5TH BIRD 3.8PTS
6TH MICKISHI 3.4PTS

Please REMEMBER your tip needs to be in on Friday before the 1 pm deadline. 

Thanks for your support. 

Good luck.

Tipster selections:  

1:50 Goodwood   - Secret Cecil 2pt w (Longbow) Unp
1:50 Goodwood   - Spanish Angel 2pt w (HCE) 2nd
1:50 Goodwood   - Twice As Likely 2pt w (Gazmachine) 3rd
2:45 Haydock    - Mr Kodi 1pt ew (Bird) 6th
4:15 Bath       - Tally's Song 2pt w (Shukman)8th 
4:40 Goodwood   - Jacob Cat 2pt w (Mickishi) RR
4:40 Goodwood   - Flintrock 2pt w (Mark J) Unp
4:40 Goodwood   - Age Of Wisdom 2pt w (Betmanmike) 1st (22pts)
4:40 Goodwood   - Age Of Wisdom 2pt w (Winter)  1st (22pts)
4:40 Goodwood   - Knight Crusader 2pt w (OneEyeEons) 2nd
5:10 Goodwood   - Dark Impulse 1pt ew (Racing Mama) Unp 
6:35 Curragh    - Downforce 2pt w (Derek T) Unp
7:00 Pontefract - Spark Of War 2pt w (Dan The Man) Unp   
7:00 Pontefract - Champagne Rules 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr) 1st (26pts)
8:00 Pontefract - Socialites Red 2pt w (Eric Winner) 2nd
8:00 Pontefract - Foxy Forever 2pt w (Jodonovan)9th 

Good luck to all  

Congratulations to Betmanmike winning this month's tipping competition with 40PTS, Mickwalkersnr finished 2nd with 39.2PTS, while HCE came 3rd with 26PTS. In fourth place, Winter put in a late challenge with 22PTS, with Jodonovan in fifth with 20PTS. Best of the rest saw Bird with 3.8PTS & Mickishi with 3.4PTS. 

Thanks to all who took part. 

Moved To Friday!

Update: Saturday Tipping Competition

I've got a dilemma! 

My brother, Gareth, has surprised me with a day out on Saturday, and the train leaves at 7 am. 

Unfortunately, it is impossible for me to update the Saturday Tipping Competition on its designated day – Saturday. 

For that reason, the (Saturday) Tipping Competition will have to be moved to Friday 24th May. The normal deadline of 1 pm. 

I am very sorry for the inconvenience but I really am in a bit of a situation because I can't update the tips using my phone while I'm travelling across the country. 

Normal service will be resumed next month (as a thank you for your understanding I will add £20 to June's total prize). 

Please reply to this message to confirm you have received it and you will forward your tip on Friday 24th May, before the 1 pm deadline. 

Thanks for your support, 
Jason

May's Tip Comp - Week 3

Another week. Last week saw a single tipster to put points on the board - HCE 18pts. The top of the tipster table is pretty competitive with HCE sitting at the top of the table with 26pts, Jodonovan 20pts (second), Betmanmike 18pts (third), Mickwalkersnr 9.2pts (fourth), Bird 3.8pts (fifth) & Mickishi 3.4pts (sixth). Still, plenty to play for and one win can help move a tipster from last to first in an instant. Please get your tips in nice and early with a 1pm deadline. Everyone has been punctual of late, which is much appreciated. Good luck to all. 

Tipster selections: 

1:40 Bangor    - Point Taken 2pt w (Jodonovan) 2nd
3:15 Newmarket - Octave 1pt ew (Racing Mama)9th 
3:40 Newbury   - Romanised 2pt w (Mark J) 4th
3:40 Newbury   - I Can Fly 2pt w (Dan The Man) 6th
3:40 Newbury   - Without Parole 2pt w (Betmanmike)Unp
3:40 Newbury   - Sharjah Bridge 2pt w (Mickishi)Unp 
3:55 Thirsk    - Jawwaal 2pt w (Eric Winner) Unp
3:55 Thirsk    - Jawwaal 2pt w (Shuckman) Unp
3:55 Thirsk    - Piper's Note 1pt ew (Bird)Unp
3:55 Thirsk    - Brian The Snail 2pt w (OneEyeEnos)5th
3:55 Thirsk    - Dalton 1pt ew (Mickwalkersnr)3rd (4pts) 
5:25 Newbury   - Arcanada 2pt w (Derek T) Unp
6:00 Doncaster - Comeatchoo 2pt w (Longbow)Unp
6:00 Doncaster - Dandizette 2pt w (Gazmachine) 4th
6:00 Doncaster - Dandizette 1pt ew (HCE)  4th
8:05 Doncaster - Kodiline 1pt ew (Winter) 8th

Good luck to all 

May's Tip Comp - Week 2

The second Saturday of the month can only mean one thing - It's time to dust off your horse tipping cap and pick a winner. That's exactly what happened last week. Rarely have I seen such a flurry of winners. In fact, six tipsters put points on the board. A few put some big numbers in their satchels. We will go from the top. Jodonovan hit the ground running and leads with 20pts. A fraction behind is Betmanmike with 18pts. They are about half a furlong in front of the vying pack. Mickwalkersnr is in third place with 9.2pts. HCE started the month on a positive note with 8pts. Mickishi got 3.4pts with a placed effort. While Bird is perched just above with 3.8pts. He went very very very close to bagging a bumper points bonanza (Shukman, too) when Just Glamourous was denied by a nose at 14/1. Nice tipping from those finding a Bloody Good Winner. Please get those tips in nice and early as we have a 1pm deadline. no late arrivals. I think we have one or two outstanding entry fees. Good luck to all. 

Tipster selections: 

2:00 Haydock    - No Hassle Hoff 2pt w (Jodonovan) 5th
2:05 Hexham     - Isharah 1pt ew (Mickwalkersnr) 6th
2:20 Nottingham - Major Pusey 2pt w (Eric Winner) 7th
3:10 Haydock    - Dino Velvet 2pt w (Dan The Man)  6th
3:10 Haydock    - John Constable 2pt w (Bird)  3rd
3:40 Lingfield  - Shepherd Market 1pt ew (Racing Mama)  
4:00 Ascot      - Remarkable 2pt w (Mark J) Unp
4:00 Ascot      - Green Power 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) Unp
4:00 Ascot      - Blue Mist 2pt w (Betmanmike)6th
4:00 Ascot      - Ripp Orf 2pt w (Longbow) 5th
4:00 Ascot      - Cape Byron 2pt w (HCE) 1st (18pts) 
4:00 aSCOT      - Presidential 2PT W (Gazmachine) Unp
4:00 Ascot      - Alemaratlyoum 2pt w (Winter) Unp 
5:40 Thirsk     - Mitchum 1pt ew (Shukman) Unp 
5:45 Ascot      - Ashazuri 2pt w (Derek T)5th
8:30 Warwick    - King Eric 2pt w (Mickishi) 5th

Good luck to all 

May's Tip Comp - Week 1 (4th May)

Well, another month has reared its head. But what about last month's comp? Longbow found a huge priced winner and in one tip sealed the month and £160 with a 16/1 shot and 34pts in his pocket. Dan The Man did nothing wrong in second place with just over 31pts. He had 3 winners and one second place, so a great month of tips. Let's see what this month brings. Plenty of meetings to choose from. Please get your entry fee and tips in nice and early with a 1pm deadline. I really need the tips to be forwarded before the deadline because I am very busy and it creates major problems with my work. 

Tipster selections: 

1:35 Goodwood    - Jacob's Cat 2pt w (OneEyeEnos)8th
1:50 Newmarket   - Elector 2pt w (Jodonovan) 1st (20pts)
2:00 Thirsk      - Birdie Bowers 2pt w (Gazmachine)9th  
2:00 Thirsk      - Insania 2pt w (HCE) 1st (8pts)
2:00 Thirsk      - Manolith 2pt w (Longbow)3rd
2:05 Goodwood    - Klassique 2pt w (Dan The Man)2nd  
2:20 Newmarket   - Mab's Cross 1pt ew (Mickwalkersnr)1st (9.2pts)
3:15 Goodwood    - Just Glamorous 1pt ew (Bird)2nd (3.8pts)
3:15 Goodwood    - Puds 2pt w (Betmanmike) 1st (18pts)
3:15 Goodwood    - Just Glamourous 2pt w (Shukman) 2nd
3:35 Newmarket   - Azano 1pt ew (Racing Mama)Unp
3:35 Newmarket   - Urban Icon 1pt ew (Mark J) Unp
5:00 Punchestown - Swingbridge 1pt ew (Mickishi) 3rd (3.4pts)
5:15 Doncaster   - Jawwaal 2pt w (Eric Winner)2nd 
6:20 Doncaster   - Production 1pt ew (Winter) 8th
6:50 Doncaster   - Aeolus 2pt w (Derek T)9th 

Good luck to all
   

April's Tip Comp - Week 4

The final tip comp of the month. Who will win the cash? Last week we saw four players put points on the board. Dan The Man found another winner and added 4.75pts to his total and sits at the top of the table with 28.75pts. Racing Mama found another place effort and bagged 5pts. Mark J netted 13pts, and holds third position in the comp. Mickwalkersnr got a nice winner and added 13pts to his tally and in second place with a total of 27pts. This could be a fight to the line. We have a 1pm deadline so please get the tips in early or (particularly important) on time. 

Last week saw many tips sent in late. From next month, tips must be sent before the deadline. If tips are sent in late next month, we will bring in a new rule.

Tipster selections: 

1:40 Leicester     - Gates Of Dawn 2pt w (Mickishi)Unp
1:40 Leicester     - Englishman 2pt w (Bird) Unp
1:40 Leicester     - Boy In The Bar 2pt w (Shukman) Unp
1:45 Ripon         - Manolith 2pt w (Longbow) 1st (34pts)
2:05 Haydock       - So Beloved 2pt w (Jodonovan) 4th
2:15 Leicester     - Grace Plunkett 2pt w (HCE)7th
2:45 Leicester     - Donjuan Triumphant 1pt ew (Mickwalkersnr)6th
2:55 Ripon         - Flying Pursuit 2pt w (Eric Winner)Unp 
3:00 Sandown       - Altior 2pt w (Dan The Man)1st (2.333pts)
3:35 Sandown       - Present Man 2pt w (Mark J)Unp
3:35 Sandown       - Beware The Bear 2pt w (Winter) PU
3:35 Sandown       - Beware The Bear 2pt w (Betmanmike)PU
3:55 Leicester     - Baasha 2pt w (Gazmachine)Unp
5:10 Doncaster     - Thaqaffa 1pt ew (Racing Mama)6th
6:45 Doncaster     - Speed Company 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) Unp
8:00 Wolverhampton - Lady Of Authority 2pt w (Derek T) 2nd

Good luck to all

Congratulations to Longbow winning this month's competition with 34pts, Dan The Man finished second with 31.083pts, while Mickwalkersnr finished 3rd with 27pts. Thanks to all who took part. 

FULL RESULT 

*LONGBOW 34PTS 

*DANTHEMAN 31.083PTS  

*MICKWALKERSNR 27PTS 

*MARK J 13PTS

*GAZMACHINE 10PTS

*RACING MAMA 7.4PTS

*JODONOVAN 7.25PTS

*BETMANMIKE 7.25PTS

Kentucky Horse Derby Luck Magnet Bets of 2019

The 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby has seen a series of races where horses qualified for the 2019 Kentucky Derby on May 4. The Derby field is limited to 20 horses, with up to four' also eligible' for a late field withdrawal. 

There are three separate routes for horses to take to qualify for the Derby: the main route consisting of races in North America (plus one in Dubai), the Japan Road consisting of four races in Japan, and a European Road consisting of seven races in England, Ireland and France. 

The points system that determines the field of 3-year - old horses in the Kentucky Derby each year was implemented before the 2013 edition of the race, replacing an old qualifying system that used earnings on graded stakes. 

Omaha Beach 

To the 2019 Kentucky Derby, the Omaha Beach was installed as the new favorite due to its impressive win at the Arkansas Derby. Omaha Beach is a 3-year old colt owned by Fox Hill Farms, Inc. Originally thought of Omaha Beach as a grass horse, he became the colt. 

This impressive horse was trained by Richard Mendalla, a hall of fame trainer who made some of the greatest feats of horse racing. He won nine races in the Breeders ' Cup, including his four wins at Santa Anita Park in 2003, capped by the victory of Pleasantly Perfect in the Breeders ' Cup Classic (G1). In the current Kentucky expert 2019 picks, his horse, Omaha Beach, earned his spot as the 3 - 1 favorite. 

From Omaha Beach’s performance, he won first place from three different horse racing competitions, namely, Maiden Special Weights, Rebel Stakes and on his latest win, Arkansas Derby. Omaha Beach is going to walk the shedrow to settle in after the van ride for a few days while recovering from his last race. 

Roadster 

Just behind Omaha Beach at 4-1 is Baffert’s third Kentucky Derby horse named Roadster. Roadster form Speedway Stable LLC. The horse is trained by Bob Baffert, a two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer with his horse named American Pharoah. Baffert has trained 13 American Classic Races, 14 Breeders' Cup races, 3 Dubai World Cups and the inaugural Pegasus World Cup. 

Earlier this month, Roadster won a six-horse Santa Anita Derby beating Game Winner in a nail - biter by a half-length held last April 6, 2019, in Santa Anita Park. Santa Anita Derby is a three - year - old thoroughbred American Grade 1 horse race. Its track distance is 1 and ⅛ miles or 9 furlongs. 

Game Winner 

Game Winner is a 3-year-old colt owned by Gary L. West and Mary E. West. Similar to Roadster, Game Winner was trained by Bob Baffert. Last 2018, the horse gained consecutive wins from four different derby competitions namely, Maiden Special Weights, Del Mar Futurity (G1), American Pharaoh Stakes and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. 

From Game Winner’s latest performance, he was declared on second spot on Rebel Stakes (G2) and Santa Anita Derby (G1). Despite his loss, experts are confident with him winning the Kentucky Horse Derby because of his consistency and speed on the track. 

Improbable 

One of Bob Baffert’s trained horses is Improbable who remained 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby Media Poll — owned by WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club International Ltd., and SF Racing LLC. Typically, Baffert starts a horse in blinkers and then takes it off once it's time to relax and stretch. Baffert wanted to try a different deal and figure out a new style then he added blinkers to Improbable’s training regimen. 

He is a Grade 1 winner at age two was unlikely to be defeated by a neck in his 3-year - old debut, running second at Oaklawn Park earlier this year to Long Range Toddy in the Rebel Stakes (G2). Improbable’s 2018 performance is quite superb for he won three successive derby competition from Median Special Weights, Street Sense, and Los Alamitos Futurity. 

Takeaway 

Betting in horse racing is one of the most enjoyable sports in the state. There’s a lot of factors where viewers/audience base on their bets. Some of them refer to statistics, luck magnets, and past performances. In general, many horse racing fans and experts focus more on top performing horses from previous prestigious derby races in the country. With that, they forecast the results on the next Kentucky Horse Derby. One factor people observe for odd picks is the horse’s profile. It could be its trainer or training regimen. 

Horse bet racing is somewhat fun, but you must do it in moderation. Play and gamble just for fun, do not focus your world on it. It is a high risk of opportunity. Kentucky Race Derby is around the corner, expert picks and competition predictions are all over the internet. When betting, trust your instinct and base on numbers and performances.

April's Tip Comp - Week 3

The third week of the tipping comp. Three players put points in their pocket last week. Racing Mama went very close to winning but a narrow defeat and placed effort gave 2.4pts. A couple of winners saw a change at the top of the tipster table. Mickwalkersnr found a nice winner and has 14pts, while Dan The Man (who went very close to winning last month) bagged 24pts with an easy victory. His horse drifted in the betting from 4/1 - 11/1 which contrasted with last month when a substantial gamble saw him find a winner but lose the competition by a quarter of a point. The twists and turns of our little competition keeping everyone on their toes. Plenty of cards to choose from on Saturday. Please get those tips in nice and early with a 1pm deadline. Also, please pay any outstanding entry fees. Good luck to all.

Tipster selections: 

1:25 Kempton     - Electric Ladyland 2pt w (Dan The Man) 1st (4.75pts)
1:30 Haydock     - Mish Mash 1pt ew (Racing Mama) 3rd (5pts)
2:00 Kempton     - Foxy Forever 2pt w (Jodonovan) 4th 
2:00 Kempton     - Youdontdoyou 2pt w (OneEyeEnos) 6th
2:00 Kempton     - Tomily 2pt w (HCE) 7th 
2:00 Kempton     - Outrage 2pt w (Longbow) 9th    
2:05 Haydock     - Bhutan 2pt w (Betmanmike) Unp
3:00 Musselburgh - Saaheq 2pt w (Mark J)1st (13pts) 
3:15 Haydock     - No Hiding Place 2pt w (Mickishi)3rd 
3:15 Haydock     - Django Django 2pt w (Mickwalkersnr) 1st (13pts)
4:15 Kempton     - Naadirr 2pt w (Eric Winner)7th 
4:50 Kempton     - Cliffs Of Dooneen 2pt w (Winter) 5th 
4:50 Kempton     - Gavlar 2pt w (Derek T) 7th
5:05 Nottingham  - Champagne Supanova 2pt w (Gazmachine) 5th
6:50 Brighton    - Camakasi 2pt w (Shukman) 7th

Can Skitter Scatter Justify Her Favouritism in the Group 1?

The UK flat season may have only just got underway earlier this month, but many punters are already beginning to scour the ante-post markets in a bid to unearth some value. With a number of top-class fillies already entered into the race, the 1,000 Guineas looks set to be another suitable competitive affair, and John Oxx's Skitter Skatter has been installed as the early market leader. The three-year-old, sired by Scat Daddy, is certainly an outstanding prospect, but many pundits have begun to speculate about whether she will be able to justify a single-figure price in such a red-hot event.

"She's just got heart, the will to win."

John Oxx is delighted to have Skitter Scatter and it's all roads to the 1000 Guineas at @NewmarketRace on Sunday 5 May.

Ante-post âž¡  https://t.co/aYZcdmCmHd pic.twitter.com/Qp2vP7816J

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) March 26, 2019

John Oxx has recently joined forces with his neighbour Patrick Prendergast, and pair look set to form a formidable partnership this summer. Their stable star Skitter Skatter enjoyed a highly successful juvenile campaign and also holds an entry to the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh. Having won three of her first five outings on the flat, big things are expected of the three-year-old. Scat Daddy has a tremendous record with his two-year-olds, with the likes of Beatboxer and Legends of War also picking up notable victories in recent weeks. 

Skitter Skatter was successful in the Moyglare Stud Stakes, comfortably beating Lady Kaya by two lengths. She was subsequently installed as the 7/1 favourite for the 1,000 Guineas. The Newmarket Group 1, which is contested on the Rowley Mile has attracted a plethora of high-quality entrants with the likes of Just Wonderful, Dancing Vega and the aforementioned Lady Kaya all prominent in the betting. Former Cheveley Park runner-up The Mackem Bullet may also return to the UK for trainer Wesley Ward, and she is currently 20/1 in the latest horse racing betting to spring a surprise. Having been previously trained by Brian Ellison, the impressive filly moved to the US and has made a winning start for her new yard. She was victorious in the Grade 2 Appalachian Stakes at Keeneland at the beginning of April, seeing off a late challenge from Catch A Thrill. 

John Oxx claimed that his star-filly was "underrated" last season, and suggests that there is still plenty of improvement to come. He also praised her temperament, before suggesting that they won't be testing her beyond a mile anytime soon. 

Fourth 2yo maiden of the season & the fourth trainer & owner to get on the board - Patrick Prendergast trained Skitter Scatter wins for Anthony Rogers. Scat Daddy beats the colts! pic.twitter.com/pW0kmKf7Lj

— HRI Owners (@HRIOwners) April 11, 2018

It's been a tough couple of years for the trainer, who has found winners hard to come by, but his newly-formed partnership with Prendergast looks promising, and the pair will be targetting a number of lucrative contests this summer. They currently have over 70 horses in training, including a number of promising two-year-olds.  Aidan O'Brien has dominated the 1,000 Guineas in recent years, with Winter, Minding and Homecoming Queen all landing the spoils for the County Tipperary-based trainer, and he is likely to be targetting the race once again. Richard Hannon's Billesdon Brook was successful in the 2018 staging of the classic under the ride of Sean Levy. 

There are plenty of high-quality contests to come over the next couple of months, but the 1,000 Guineas is one of the standout events on the racing calendar, and some value-hunting punters are already beginning to place their ante-post bets on the second of the British classics. Skitter Skatter will arrive in Suffolk amid plenty of hype, and she does look to be in unstoppable form. Despite stiff competition, she should be able to further enhance her burgeoning reputation on the Rowley Mile at the beginning of May.