Racing today comes from Chester, Punchestown, Aintree, Ascot, Hamilton Park, Lingfield Park, Nottingham and Ripon. Heavyweight racing comes from Punchestown where a couple of G1 events take place. The highlight of the day is the running of the Champion Hurdle, which has drawn just the six runners. But the race is choc full of class. The battle seems to be between the wonderful Hurricane Fly, Binocular and Menorah. It's hard to go past the "Fly" though. The Champion Novice looks a match in two. First Lieutenant beat So Young by five lengths last time out, but So Young put in a shocking jump when going well. I can't split them, but it'll make for fantastic viewing. Chester continues with it's carnival, with the running of two G3 events, the Dee Stakes and the Ormonde. The latter sees two good ones clash. St Nicholas Abbey goes up against the much vaunted Harris Tweed. The Dee is a wide open affair which could go to any of those with exposed form. (I'm a Godolphin fan.) All naps and comments welcome. Chester. 2.20 LAAJOOL. Utter. Unplaced. Punchestown. 5.30. HURRICANE FLY. cyc. WON 1-2 5.30. HURRICANE FLY. King Kenny. WON 1-2 Aintree. Ascot. Hamilton Park. Lingfield Park. Nottingham. 3.05. VOLOCE. Ron. Second 5-2. Ripon.
Hurricane Fly is an absolute Banker today! Romped home at Cheltenham and I seen him at Leopardstown in January and he destroyed the field that day as well. Can't see anyone getting near him today!
Some very good racing for watching. I will swerve the Champion Hurdle as it could be an upset. Nothing really appeals but I'll take a chance with: Nottingham 3.05 Veloce Would have gone for Noble Storm in the last at Ascot but just a bit afraid that Eln a win.
hanagan gans up to ripon for the last after chester Leaving Alone (i may be not) seen as he had a craking start may be worth a dable 7s when i last looked
Are you referring to my corny tip "Would have gone for Noble Storm in the last at Ascot but just a bit afraid that Eln a win." Must try that again 1st (2) Elnawin 13/2 2nd (1) Noble Storm 8/11 Fav Good job I didn't go for Noble Storm or it would have been yet another beaten in a photo. Instead I had to go for yet another second, but at least not in a photo. I need a winner. Well done with Hurricane. Didn't see the race but just watched the replay. That was awesome. Ruby just sat there motionless. They didn't seem to be hanging around; but how good does that make Kid Cassidy?
