Author: Joel Roberts

2m½f  (2m69y) Ladbrokes Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (4yo+) Elle Est Belle’s Champion Bumper third reads like top class form given recent history of the race and the fact that the fourth won easily on hurdles debut. However, she couldn’t beat NINA THE TERRIER in receipt of 8lb on her…

2m4f  (2m3f187y) Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (The Berkshire) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) MILLERS BANK looks set to take high rank as a novice chaser after a facile chasing debut where his jumping really impressed. His Aintree hurdles form behind recent Newmarket and Ascot winner Buzz and multiple Grade…

1m7½f  (1m7f144y) Betfair Weighed In Podcast Newton Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (4yo+) Rated 94 on the flat and 2/2 over hurdles, I think the market has underestimated IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH at 13/2. Based on his flat rating his ceiling could be around the 140 mark and I’d have to…

2m3½f  (2m3f58y) Coral Hurdle (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (4yo+) I’ll take a chance on MOLLYS OLLYS WISHES against the geldings here. She was visually very impressive first time up this season, beating a horse I like in Miranda. She jumped and traveled well and comes into this…

HEAVEN HELP US looks a top bet at 33/1 for the Mares’ Hurdle on day one of the Cheltenham Festival as her career path is closely matched with that of 2020 heroine Black Tears. Heaven Help Us won last year’s Coral Cup by 9l from a British mark of 138,…

2m½f  (2m87y) (Old) Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (4yo+) Major money has come for Irish hope Jesse Evans and it’s easy to see why given the manner of his fast finish in a hot Galway Hurdle. He looks well handicapped but 9/2 is far too short with 19 opponents to…

2m½f  (2m87y) (Old) JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)  (Class 1) (3yo) Stuart Edmunds saddled Wolf Of Windlesham to win this in 2015 and could repeat the feat with his mare ADDOSH. She unseated three out when going well last time out in a race won…

19:40: 5f Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf) (3yo+) My rule of thumb is to always back Americans in International Group One sprints, particularly those raced in America. The style of racing and the firm ground is so different to Europe and I’m happy to put a line through…

Del Mar, southern California, hosts America’s seasonal championships this weekend. Expect fast ground, strong gallops and a record turnout for international raiders. 23:10: 1m Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Grade 1) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) (2yo) The Europeans have a poor record in this race – and this year’s raiding party isn’t…

1m2f  (1m1f212y) Qipco Champion Stakes (British Champions Middle Distance) (Group 1)  (Class 1) (3yo+) Adayar and Sealiway, 4th and 5th in the Arc two weeks ago, make quick turnarounds and drop in trip. Both ran big races at Longchamp, with the former looking the winner turning for home before tiring in bad ground and…