Author: Joel Roberts

2m7½f (2m7f98y) Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4yo+) I had a look at this race before it was priced up and came up with BRIDGE NORTH as the most interesting runner, so it’s a little disappointing to see him 4/1 fav. He looks…

2m Fingal Ravens Raceday Maiden Hurdle (Div II) (4yo+) Champion Bumper winner Facile Vega is all the rage as the 2/11 favourite and has looked brilliant to date. I’m not really interested in taking him on – although it’s tempting! – and there looks to be some value in the market to…

2m½f  (2m87y) (Old) Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (4yo+) HARBOUR LAKE looks an obvious value bet at 16/1 for Greatwood success. He’s only raced five times, winning four and being brought down in the fifth. His return at Market Rasen was as cosy as they come as he was held…

2m4f  (2m4f44y) (Old) Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (4yo+) FRENCH DYNAMITE ticks too many boxes here to not back him. Whilst he has zero Cheltenham experience – a red flag for many – he’s a prominent racer who jumps well and, particularly on this good ground, that will…

1m4f  Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf)  (3yo+) With everything Charlie Appleby runs either winning or getting beaten in a photo, everything points to Godolphin success here with first string Nations Pride – and I have admittedly got a few quid on him antepost – but the fact of the…

1m1½f  (1m1f110y) Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf)  (3yo+) This race revolves around Nashwa running to form, as over 10f she has arguably been the best filly in Europe this season – if only just. She’s got a great draw and broke well in the French Oaks,…

1m  FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf)  (3yo+) The betting is all about last year’s Juvenile Turf winner Modern Games and after his Canada romp it’s not hard to see why, with North American racing suiting him so well. He did have a hard…

1m  Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Grade 1) (2yo Fillies) (Turf)  (2yo) I’m not convinced the European raiding team is all that strong in this particular race, with Meditate a definite stamina doubt. The home team looks quite strong and it’s hard to ignore the claims of DELIGHT at 6/1. She breaks…

1m  (Str) Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)  (Class 1) (2yo) Antepost Derby favourite Auguste Rodin is favourite on account of his pedigree and connections, but he isn’t exactly hot in the market and I suspect bookmakers have him priced there defensively. His overall form can be questioned so I’m happy to…

7f  (Str) Virgin Bet Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)  (Class 1) (2yo) I thought KNIGHT looked lovely on debut, bolting up at Yarmouth despite running green. His sire Mehmas is a big plus and he looks to have inherited his trademark game tendencies. This looks an open race as the favourite…