Tuesday 4 October 2011

Midweek Talking Turf - October 6th 2011 - Botham to hit them for six at Ayr!

Without jinxing things, the form of the tipping article has been exceptional, with the last 4 naps all being successful, making August and September very profitable months for followers of The Yorkshireman.

We focus on Ayr on Thursday for a competitive card, and where there are some promising chances, especially for some of the more notorious northern yards, such as Jim Goldie and Paul Midgely, both of whom like to pull off a nice betting coup now and again, so be sure to keep an eye on any market movers!

Our first selection comes in the first race, the 2.10, in a mile maiden race. NEVER PERFECT looks an exceptionally well bred colt who can build on a promising fourth on his racecourse debut last time out at Newcastle. The son of Galileo looked green on debut, but still managed to run a respectable race on ground that was less than ideal. He has a Racing Post Trophy entry, so is clearly highly though of by connections, and should go a lot better against a much lower quality field.

BOTHAM is a horse who was very impressive last time out, winning at Hamilton under a penalty, and won with plenty in hand. Jim Goldie's dual performer was running after a previous win at Hamilton 10 days previous, and the horse and the yard are clearly in good heart at the moment, and can complete the hatrick in the 5.10, the lucky last. The 9 furlong trip should be ideal for the gelding, and given his last two victories have been successful on both good and soft ground, the forecasted rain would not hamper his chances. He is due to go up 5lb in the handicap next week, so is a horse who is well in, and should win a shade cosily under Danny Tudhope who has 2 wins and 1 place from 3 starts on him, and I would be very surprised if a gamble isn't launched and landed from local connections.

Our final selection is for another native of the Ayr region and is from Keith Dalgleish, who has a tremendously successful season, in his first year since departing as Mark Johnston's right hand man. One of his more consistent horses is CHOOKIE AVON, who since being given a break in the middle of the summer, has come back looking fresh and thriving at northern tracks. His last three starts have reaped a first, second and a third at Newcastle, Ayr and Mussleburgh respectfully, and is another who seems to have remained slightly ahead of the handicapper. Persistent rain means the ground is likely to be soft, which shouldn't be a problem, winning two starts ago on soft ground, beating consistent Middleham Park Racing stalwart Whispering Spirit.

2.10 Ayr - Never Perfect
3.10 Ayr - Chookie Avon
5.10 Ayr - Botham (Nap)

The Yorkshireman - Jack Milner

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