....other than Placepots and a Exactas, I’ll not be having much of a bet this week because I’ve been building an ante-post portfolio for most of the year. Small stake on big prices, lots of fun for me now that I’m retired.
First race (Supreme) I have; Asterion Forlonge @ 50-1 (win only), Shishkin @ 33-1 e/w, Abacadabras @ 14-1 and Berkshire Royal @ 100-1. This is Cheltenham, though, and I might not get a return but a winner would be a good start.
Notebook for the Arkle @ 25-1 but no strong view. My main interest for the Champion Hurdle was Saldier but it’s injured, but I have Supasundae e/w @ 40-1 and Sharjah @ 33-1. Difficult to see past Benie Des Dieux in the Mares, I have a single interest in Elfile @ 33s.
I was chuffed to get 150-1 (backed it again @40-1) for Springfield Fox a few months ago, it’s now got a real chance in the NH Chase. I’ve got 22-1 for Carefully Selected in the same race. Kildisart @ 33-1 in the Ultima would pay for my week but I fear the ground might have gone against it. Hold the Note @ 20s in the Northern Trust would be a welcome winner.
i won’t list everything I have, but later in the week I’m looking forward to Repetitio @ 28-1 if it gets in the Boodles, Bob Mahler @ 20-1 in the Kim Muir and my old favourite Mohaayed @ 50-1 in the County. Chuffed to have 66-1 for Latest Exhibition, he’s as tough as they come for the Albert Bartlett. Really nice prices for 3 in the Mares Novice and plenty in the handicaps. Loads of very small stake doubles with mega returns if one of those were to go in.
These are not tips, just part of my mega-portfolio. I wouldn’t encourage backing any I mention. Virtually everything that runs will be having a right go.
A week in the pub for me. Good luck to you all.
