HORSE ALERTS

[apollo14]

Monday, 5 May 2008 Alerts


Alarazi - 05 May 2008 16:10 - Curragh, 1m 2f 0y HRE Alert 30/03/08

Wide out side, stayed on eye catchingly to finish fourth, much more to come, and but for being far to back out wide, he could have picked up the win, ran well as a 3yo and could be a good 4yo this term.

Trainer: J M Oxx
Jockey: F M Berry
Form figures: 16-422
Age: 4
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



Reload - 05 May 2008 16:40 - Curragh, 0m 7f 0y deco121 alert 29/10/07

winner over 7f on his penultamite start and unlucky not to land the double today when stepped up to a mile in a competitive race. Met trouble in running but got closest to the winner in the end. Worth another chance next time out.

Trainer: T Mullins
Jockey: D J Condon
Form figures: 661224-
Age: 5
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



Kimberlite King - 05 May 2008 17:10 - Curragh, 2m 0f 0y deco121 alert 29/10/07

two from two now in bumpers and has beaten some useful sorts. Will come on for the run today and interesting to see where he goes next.

Trainer: C A Murphy
Jockey: Mr M M O'Connor
Form figures: 1-19
Age: 6
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



Lilywhitedancer - 05 May 2008 17:10 - Curragh, 2m 0f 0y Man O'Bong ChBumper08 Alert 17/04/08

Cheltenham Bumper, you must follow every horse for at least its first 3 runs, if no victory comes in those runs then stop following. 2006 produced 21 winners (36% SR) £2914 profit to level stakes.

Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: Mr R P McNamara
Form figures: 150
Age: 6
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



Pineau De Re - 05 May 2008 17:10 - Curragh, 2m 0f 0y Man O'Bong ChBumper08 Alert 17/04/08

Cheltenham Bumper, you must follow every horse for at least its first 3 runs, if no victory comes in those runs then stop following. 2006 produced 21 winners (36% SR) £2914 profit to level stakes.

Trainer: P Fenton
Jockey: Mr B Connell
Form figures: 2617
Age: 5
Country: FR
Past Form: None



Flashmans Papers - 05 May 2008 14:00 - Kempton, 0m 5f 0y aidanldrebin Alert 28/04/08

Half brother to Temple Of Thebes and seemed quite forward on his debut at Windsor & was travelling well halfway. When asked for his effort, he was cut across & it cost him momentum & 2nd place. Should be winning nto!

Trainer: J R Best
Jockey: L Keniry
Form figures: 3
Age: 2
Country: GB
Past Form: None



Viva Vettori - 05 May 2008 17:00 - Kempton, 1m 0f 0y Man O'Bong Alert 01/09/07

Very green on debut, but once again eyecatching when getting the hang of things only to find trouble.

Trainer: D R C Elsworth
Jockey: Martin Dwyer
Form figures: 351-
Age: 4
Country: GB
Past Form: None



Hurricane Hymnbook - 05 May 2008 16:05 - Windsor, 1m 0f 67y Laughing Assasin 01/10/07

30th Sep As 2yo only, 7f, Class 3, 15 ran Good to Soft. Race not run to suit lto out & disliked early pace, would have pref slower start & then come off the pace. Only 2l behind a smart winner at the fin. 6 or 7f nto similar gra

Trainer: B J Meehan
Jockey: R Havlin
Form figures: 12-
Age: 3
Country: USA
Past Form: None


Looks like a decent bunch today!

[HolyRomanEmpire]

[MidasTouch]

Hi All,

Back after a nice Bank Holiday break! Ha-Ha apollo14 gets off to a great start as DJ for the week!

VIVA VETTORI 8/1 well done man o bong

We managed a couple of close seconds as well, but will settle for a 12.5% profit for the day? Ha-Ha

MidasTouch

[apollo14]

Apologies for the lack of colour, slept in and have only given myself half an hour to get ready for work!

Exploits this weekend have finally caught up with me!


Champain Sands - 06 May 2008 19:05 - Catterick, 0m 7f 0y
Trainer: E J Alston
Jockey: J Quinn
Form figures: 464923-
Age: 9
Country: IRE
Past Form: Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f on firm and good ground on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 14 behind Nuit Sombre beaten 1l at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in November.
Your comments: CRPL Alert 300907 May allready by one of my alerts?! not sure! but always runs well for your money and went close impressivley today at 25/1.



Ezdeyaad - 06 May 2008 20:35 - Catterick, 0m 7f 0y
Trainer: G A Swinbank
Jockey: P McDonald
Form figures: 3-
Age: 4
Country: USA
Past Form: Third of 5 behind Arena's Dream beaten 3 3/4l at 9-2 on his flat debut at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) in August.
Your comments: HRE Alert 190108 Originally $300,000 for the flat, bought for 1,800 gns by Swinbank, made his debut on the flat, unable to come through with goods. Worked well with Collier Hill & Alfie Flits, like Katapult will take some beating in bumpers.



Szaba - 06 May 2008 15:10 - Chepstow, 0m 6f 16y
Trainer: J M P Eustace
Jockey: J F Egan
Form figures: 6584
Age: 3
Country: GB
Past Form: Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 1/2l behind King Of Cadeaux when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Your comments: HRE Alert 280408 Is on a mark of 50 after three maidens, & made an encouraging start to the term, should have a little more to come, & would have thought a slightly weaker event is within reach, & looks quite capable of stringing a few wins together.



Murdoch - 06 May 2008 15:40 - Chepstow, 1m 0f 14y
Trainer: E S McMahon
Jockey: S Donohoe
Form figures: 2/9407-9
Age: 4
Country: GB
Past Form: Placed once in 6 starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Wodhill Schnaps when last of 9 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Your comments: sportking Alert 250408 Got a horse to follow won first time out but not won since and probably won't win again but i keep missing so if you notice it perhaps you can stick it in a thread, the only reason i want to follow it is it's called murdoch?



Et Maintenant - 06 May 2008 18:20 - Exeter, 2m 1f 110y
Trainer: Miss E C Lavelle
Jockey: T Siddall
Form figures: P80263-
Age: 6
Country: FR
Past Form: Placed in a hurdle race and two chases from nine starts. Third of 8 behind Jazz Dance beaten 12 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m (good to firm) last month.
Your comments: Heaso Alert 050308 Looked all over the winner in 2m 1f handicap chase & was still going well jumping the last few with Farmers Lad hard at work in front. Made a couple of errors at the last few & clattered the last will pick of a similar LH event soon.



Jupsala - 06 May 2008 15:50 - Kelso, 2m 6f 110y
Trainer: J W F Aynsley
Jockey: Paul Benson
Form figures: 2F/8FP8-
Age: 11
Country: FR
Past Form: Placed in two chases from 24 starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind The Wooden Spoon when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month.
Your comments: Man O Bong Alert 091107 LAST RAN 1/11 NEWCASTLE HANDICAP CHASE 24F GOOD TO FIRM Sat in second & not asked any questions when crashing out four from home, was out of the handicap on the day but looked like he was going to be involved,?

[sportking]

oh dear my horse is out today its my name and i asked for it cause i keep missing it ( probably just aswell) so its not a tip but i will be backing it

[MidasTouch]

Hi sportking

3:40 Chepstow Murdoch @ 42's on Betfair has to be an EW wager please apollo14

MidasTouch

[MidasTouch]

Hi All

Decent 2nd day for apollo14

ET MAINTENANT 15/2 well done Heaso

JUPSALLA 18/1 well done Man O Bong

2 winning bets from 5, a 40% str and a nice profit of 140%

MidasTouch

[apollo14]

Wednesdays Alerts


Ansells Pride - 07 May 2008 15:40 - Beverley, 1m 100y
Trainer: B Smart
Jockey: T Eaves
Form figures: 2101-21
Age: 5
Country: IRE
Past Form: He has won three times at 1m on good and soft ground on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Musselburgh over 1m (soft) last month, beating Regal Parade by 3/4l.
Your comments: colindune Alert 120308 Hit a flat spot 2 out, but ran on gamely to finish second and it was a good enough run after a 4.5 month layoff and should win shortly


Namir - 07 May 2008 14:30 - Beverley, 5f
Trainer: D Shaw
Jockey: D Fentiman
Form figures: 7-00260
Age: 6
Country: IRE
Past Form: Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft. Beaten 7 13/16l behind Sandwith at 16-1 when 13th of 20 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good) last month.
Your comments: apollo14 Alert 100408 Usually takes a couple of runs to hit his stride each season and ran a great race in second today behind Digital. He can go one better next time if getting his favoured soft ground


Piccolo Pete - 07 May 2008 16:50 - Beverley, 7f 100y
Trainer: T P Tate
Jockey: M Fenton
Form figures: 0404-27
Age: 3
Country: GB
Past Form: Placed once in 7 starts. Beaten 6 1/2l behind Legendary Guest at 9-2jt-fav when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Your comments: billwill82 Alert 040408 Boxed in & blocked route behind two horses with 1.5f out, had to come out & around the two horses plus catch the leader, ended with blistering pace & only beaten by 0.5l in the end. Mate was on it and he was gutted!


Caribbean Coral - 07 May 2008 15:15 - Chester, 5f 16y
Trainer: J J Quinn
Jockey: Luke Morris
Form figures: 9900-29
Age: 9
Country: GB
Past Form: Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from firm to soft. Beaten 18 11/16l behind Luscivious at 5-1 when ninth of 10 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) last month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
Your comments: HRE Alert 300308 Ran well and looked to be coming home for the win on reapearance, on a nice mark and perhaps ready to go to Chester for the sprint in May.


Changing Skies - 07 May 2008 14:15 - Chester, 1m 3f 79y
Trainer: B J Meehan
Jockey: L Dettori
Form figures: 3-2
Age: 3
Country: IRE
Past Form: Placed in both of her two start. Beaten 1 1/4l by Burn The Breeze when second of 9 at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Your comments: aidanldrebin Alert 131007 A Sadlers Wells filly who is related to the likes of Playful Act & Percussionist & she ran a very good race back in third on her debut. She was outpaced initially but, found her stride eventually & stayed on for third.


Fire Up The Band - 07 May 2008 15:15 - Chester, 5f 16y
Trainer: A Berry
Jockey: J F Egan
Form figures: 80-1153
Age: 9
Country: GB
Past Form: Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Hamaasy beaten 3 1/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Your comments: Man O'Bong Alert 070907 Looked full of running today but Adrian was unable to find the gaps to produce him. Dont worry about how much he was beat by, he stopped riding him well over a furlong out, probably more looking for a similar contest over 5 or 6


Sail - 07 May 2008 14:15 - Chester, 1m 3f 79y
Trainer: A P O'Brien
Jockey: J Murtagh
Form figures: 0-2
Age: 3
Country: IRE
Past Form: Placed once in 2 starts. Beaten 1l by Beach Bunny when second of 12 at 6-4fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) last month.
Your comments: aidanldrebin Alert 070408 Well bred filly backed off the boards prior to her seasonal debut. Produced wide & late but carried head at funny angle before getting the hang of things close home & I would be surprised to see her lose nto!


Genuine Pearl - 07 May 2008 19:30 - Punchestown, 3m
Trainer: T M Walsh
Jockey: R Walsh
Form figures: 5-1100
Age: 6
Country: IRE
Past Form: Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Cousin Vinny when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race here over 2m (good) last month.
Your comments: Man O'Bong ChBumper08 Alert 170408 Cheltenham Bumper, you must follow every horse for at least its first 3 runs, if no victory comes in those runs then stop following. 2006 produced 21 winners (36% SR) £2914 profit to level stakes.


Wishwillow Lord - 07 May 2008 16:50 - Punchestown, 2m
Trainer: L Whitmore
Jockey: P Carberry
Form figures: 131P24
Age: 9
Country: IRE
Past Form: Winner of two chases and four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to firm, good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Big Zeb when fourth of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Cathal Ryan Memorial Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase over this course and distance (good) last month.
Your comments: deco121 Alert 091007 Improved his jumping today & won very easily off top weight in the end. 2m to 2m 4f will suit him & he'll go on any ground. Paul Carberry has won 4 of his 5 rides on him so would be a bonus (though not essential) if he rides next t

[MidasTouch]

Hi All,

Pleased to say today was the 3rd successive profitable day for the thread

NAMIR 7/1 well done apollo14

SAIL 9/4 well done aidanldrebin and you also got

Changing Skies 14/1

2 wins from 9, 22% and a profit of 25%

MidasTouch

[apollo14]

Thursday's Alerts


Temple Place - 08 May 2008 13:45 - Chester, 1m 2f 75y Man O'Bong Alert 24/06/07

It didnt quite make the cup for the Royal Hunt Cup, but I think it would have been in with a good chance, so one to look out for on reappearance.

Trainer: D McCain Jnr
Jockey: R L Moore
Form figures: 080/10-0
Age: 7
Country: IRE
Past Form: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground on good to firm and good ground; has also won a hurdle. Well beaten at 50-1 when last of 21 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) in March.



Wassily Kandinsky - 08 May 2008 14:45 - Chester, 1m 4f 66y Tax Free Alert 18/07/07

Ran very green first out out at Le, was being nuddled at after about 2f & then was being shown the whip with about 3f to go. Picked up well at the fin. though when the penny dropped. With experience nto!

Trainer: A P O'Brien
Jockey: D R McCabe
Form figures: 4224-
Age: 3
Country: GB
Past Form: Placed twice in 4 starts. Finished 5/8l behind Really Ransom when fourth of 15 at 9-2fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) in October.



Good Gorsoon - 08 May 2008 16:35 - Chester, 0m 6f 18y drjohn3 Alert 14/10/07

2.35bath 5f handicap held up mid-feild,on the rails, not clear run from 3f out, switched right 1f out, around a line 7horses, stayed on well last 1/2f,very un-lucky 4th, 1.1/2 lengths behind winner at the post!!

Trainer: B W Hills
Jockey: M Hills
Form figures: 31843-0
Age: 3
Country: USA
Past Form: A winner at 6f on good to soft ground on good to soft ground. Beaten 6 1/4l behind Corrybrough at 16-1 when tenth of 11 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good to soft) last month.



Marseillais - 08 May 2008 19:55 - Clonmel, 2m 0f 0y deco121 Alert 22/10/07

Jumped poorly on his first 5 starts over hurdles & only finished 2 of those. Improved in his last two outings to finish close 3rds & could get off the mark nto. Doesn't want the ground too fast & may prefer longer than 2m imo

Trainer: E J O'Grady
Jockey: F M Berry
Form figures: 8552/0-7
Age: 5
Country: FR
Past Form: None



Icesolator - 08 May 2008 14:30 - Goodwood, 0m 5f 0y MidasTouch Alert 16/04/08

Was travelling nicely behind the field, and when Ryan Morre said go he unusally got hampered and didn't get a run, and when space opened it was too late? nto may get nice EW price

Trainer: R Hannon
Jockey: P Dobbs
Form figures: 91
Age: 2
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



Tinnarinka - 08 May 2008 17:20 - Goodwood, 1m 1f 0y Heaso Alert 05/03/08

Definitely going to pick up a few handicaps on the basis of its first run in a handicap last week. Qualified for a mark with some promising runs over 7f, stepped up to 1m 2f for its handicap debut. Well backed? nto!

Trainer: R Hannon
Jockey: R Hughes
Form figures: 524/217
Age: 4
Country: GB
Past Form: None



Opera Writer - 08 May 2008 17:40 - Great Leighs, 1m 6f 0y Dee Man Alert 31/12/07

1.50 Wo today, Hollinshead's charge at rear throughout most of the race. Was only the last 3f Baker made his move. Horse was shown the whip only once & has a lot more to give. nto as it wasn't pushed in this race today.

Trainer: R Hollinshead
Jockey: Jack Mitchell
Form figures: 2-18327
Age: 5
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



Chilbury Hill - 08 May 2008 18:20 - Wincanton, 2m 0f 0y apollo14 Alert 07/02/08

Out of his depth today and ran well enough. Will be much more at home now he has achieved a handicap mark and able to compete in a lower grade

Trainer: K Bishop
Jockey: P J Brennan
Form figures: 67840-9
Age: 5
Country: IRE
Past Form: None



I'm A Legend - 08 May 2008 18:20 - Wincanton, 2m 0f 0y Heaso Alert 07/12/07

In the process of landing an almighty gamble in the last at Le today when travelling really strongly to two out when the saddle slipped & horse ran out. Looks way ahead of the handicapper & can gain compensation in a similar event as

Trainer: N P Mulholland
Jockey: Felix De Giles
Form figures: 0/R2215-
Age: 6
Country: GB
Past Form: None

[deco121]

Marseilleis has been an alert for almost 7 months now - I think it's time to take him off the system.

ps. Reload and Kimberlite King can go aswell
_________________
Racing tips in 2007 = +201.04 (LSP)
Racing tips in 2008 = +73.67 (LSP)

[MidasTouch]

Sorry deco121

You are so right the database is sadly in need of updating will try and tidy up as soon as I have some spare time.

apollo nad any observers please consider Marseillais relegated today and I have removed from the Alerts.

MidasTouch