Hopefully its ok for me to start a new thread for tomorrow.
2.30 Ascot
Lutine Bell 14/1
I really like the look of Mike Murphy’s runner tomorrow as he runs for one of my favourite trainers as his horses always seem to progress. After a successful beginning to his career with Sir Mark Prescott, which included 2 victories and 3 placed efforts ranging from 5f to a mile, he moved to his current yard in November last year where he romped to a winning 6L debut over 7f on the AW. Although winless since then, Lutine Bell has performed with a fair deal of consistency since, performing very admirably in 4 of his 6 subsequent starts. After being raised to a mark of 92 after the 6L victory, Lutine Bell’s mark has remained static at either 92 or 91, the former being todays mark, which I think is extremely lenient considering the excellent efforts he has strung together.
After producing a below par 2nd effort for the Murphy yard, Lutine Bell produced a decent 1.12L 3rd behind Angels Pursuit and Seek the Fair Land, again on the AW. On his next start, Lutine Bell returned to the turf and ran out an excellent 1.56L 4th over 6f behind the excellent Horseradish, who subsequently ran a very credibly 1L behind Hoof It off a 4lb mark before being sold to Hong Kong. He was staying on strongly towards the finish, showing that a step up to 7f would be ideal. Perhaps more interesting than Horseradish, was Waffle, who finished only 0.75L behind tomorrows selection. Subsequently, Waffle ran an excellent 2nd to Deacon Blues at Royal Ascot, only narrowly failing by a neck as the line came too soon. In correlation with the form of this race, and off a 1lb lower mark today, Lutine Bell surely has an excellent chance. However, Lutine Bell has run another 2 excellent efforts.
On 21 May, after a disappointing run at Ascot, Lutine Bell ran finished a good race to finish 1L 4th behind Crown Choice. This was another good run, emphasising the normally excellent standard that Lutine Bell runs to. On her final start, Lutine Bell was quite luckless from start to finish when finishing 3.31L behind Dungannon, a horse he finished 0.75L in front of on May 21 with only a 1lb swing in the weights and who reopposes today. According to the trainer, “the starter hesitated for a split second before opening the stalls which resulted in Martyn taking the hood off the horse a fraction early. The horse hit the gate and bounced back onto his hocks just as the gate opened” and after meeting traffic, he could not get into contention. Murphy futher cited “We were both thrilled with his run but disappointed as with a clear run he would have won.” This reaffirms my believe that Lutine Bell is well capable off winning of her mark of 92.
LTO Lutine Bell missed the kick and ran an excellent race to finish 0.75L 3rd to Piazzo San Pietro, who reopposes tomorrow, with Lutine Bell being 4lb better off. PSP had a bit in hand that day but I think Lutine Bell can beat him. Lutine Bell is only 1lb higher for tomorrow and surely has a very good chance. This is a very competitive race with the excellent Ritual going for a 5 timer and Macs Power, who ran a great race on the wrong side at Royal Ascot. Another of my former selections Johannes opposes here too and looks to be getting back to his best off a nice mark. Pat Dobbs takes the ride tomorrow and although theres about 5 horses I could have put up for this, I will stick to my gut which is telling me Lutine Bell will win this.
2.30 Ascot
Lutine Bell 14/1
I really like the look of Mike Murphy’s runner tomorrow as he runs for one of my favourite trainers as his horses always seem to progress. After a successful beginning to his career with Sir Mark Prescott, which included 2 victories and 3 placed efforts ranging from 5f to a mile, he moved to his current yard in November last year where he romped to a winning 6L debut over 7f on the AW. Although winless since then, Lutine Bell has performed with a fair deal of consistency since, performing very admirably in 4 of his 6 subsequent starts. After being raised to a mark of 92 after the 6L victory, Lutine Bell’s mark has remained static at either 92 or 91, the former being todays mark, which I think is extremely lenient considering the excellent efforts he has strung together.
After producing a below par 2nd effort for the Murphy yard, Lutine Bell produced a decent 1.12L 3rd behind Angels Pursuit and Seek the Fair Land, again on the AW. On his next start, Lutine Bell returned to the turf and ran out an excellent 1.56L 4th over 6f behind the excellent Horseradish, who subsequently ran a very credibly 1L behind Hoof It off a 4lb mark before being sold to Hong Kong. He was staying on strongly towards the finish, showing that a step up to 7f would be ideal. Perhaps more interesting than Horseradish, was Waffle, who finished only 0.75L behind tomorrows selection. Subsequently, Waffle ran an excellent 2nd to Deacon Blues at Royal Ascot, only narrowly failing by a neck as the line came too soon. In correlation with the form of this race, and off a 1lb lower mark today, Lutine Bell surely has an excellent chance. However, Lutine Bell has run another 2 excellent efforts.
On 21 May, after a disappointing run at Ascot, Lutine Bell ran finished a good race to finish 1L 4th behind Crown Choice. This was another good run, emphasising the normally excellent standard that Lutine Bell runs to. On her final start, Lutine Bell was quite luckless from start to finish when finishing 3.31L behind Dungannon, a horse he finished 0.75L in front of on May 21 with only a 1lb swing in the weights and who reopposes today. According to the trainer, “the starter hesitated for a split second before opening the stalls which resulted in Martyn taking the hood off the horse a fraction early. The horse hit the gate and bounced back onto his hocks just as the gate opened” and after meeting traffic, he could not get into contention. Murphy futher cited “We were both thrilled with his run but disappointed as with a clear run he would have won.” This reaffirms my believe that Lutine Bell is well capable off winning of her mark of 92.
LTO Lutine Bell missed the kick and ran an excellent race to finish 0.75L 3rd to Piazzo San Pietro, who reopposes tomorrow, with Lutine Bell being 4lb better off. PSP had a bit in hand that day but I think Lutine Bell can beat him. Lutine Bell is only 1lb higher for tomorrow and surely has a very good chance. This is a very competitive race with the excellent Ritual going for a 5 timer and Macs Power, who ran a great race on the wrong side at Royal Ascot. Another of my former selections Johannes opposes here too and looks to be getting back to his best off a nice mark. Pat Dobbs takes the ride tomorrow and although theres about 5 horses I could have put up for this, I will stick to my gut which is telling me Lutine Bell will win this.
I keep thinking Hamish McGonagall looks a 'good thing' in the 14.05 but I hate sprints, especially these 5 furlong affairs 