Sonnky's Sports Betting Log

Worcester 20:00- Whiskey Yankee 2pts @ 7/1

A competitive handicap hurdle but Whiskey Yankee trained by Jonjo O Neill and to be ridden by AP McCoy, could prove to be thrown in on his first run in a Class 4 handicap. On his first handicap run last May he was rated 132 and that run was in a class 2 race, where he wasn't disgraced. In his younger days he won 2 novice hurdles and a bumper, both on good ground. Now rated only 118 this is only the second time since those novice days that he runs on good ground and combined with a drop to Class 4 and returning from a break he ought to go very well for McCoy.

Old Bank: 100pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 98pts

bumper234 wrote: »

Good luck man

Cheers bumper!

The Musical Guy (+15pts) won by 8 lengths staying on well from the last to give this thread a first winner. Apologies that it was put up so late and hope a few were on. Makes up for the disappointment of Whiskey Yankee (-2pts) who was backed into 6/4 before finishing 4th last Wednesday.

Old Bank: 97pts
New Bank: 112pts

Good day today at Worcester, Kyles Faith (+14pts) won by 15 lengths in the Novices Handicap Chase and Minellaforlunch (+6pts) was 3rd in the following Handicap Chase. Mohi Rahrere (-1pt) was backed into 9/2 from 18/1 but finished a distant fifth at Uttoxeter. He may be worth keeping an eye on next time out.

Old Bank: 105pts
New Bank: 125pts
Profit/Loss: +25pts

Dropzone (-2pts) was disappointing on Friday. Will be worth a look next time out.

Worcester 14:10- Getting Ready 2pts e/w @ 8/1
Haydock 16:20- Norway Cross 2pts @ 5/2

Old Bank: 123pts
In Play: 6pts
New Bank: 117pts

One today:

Aintree 7:35- Maoi Chinn Tire 1pt @ 28/1

Old Bank: 115pts
In Play: 1pt
New Bank: 114pts

Could be way off the mark here but Brazil were brutal last time.

1pt Brazil Vs Mexico to DRAW and BTTS @ 6/1

Old Bank: 112pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank: 111pts

Newton Abbot 16:45- Grandads Horse 2pts e/w @7/1

Old Bank:111pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank:107pts

Greece (-1pt) won by 2 goals to 1 against Ivory Coast, meaning that last bet is a loser. On a bad streak at the minute. Sorry for the late notice for this one.

Perth 14:40- Dotties Dilemma 1pt e/w @ 7/1

Old Bank: 111.5 pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 109.5pts

Not a bad day.

Ballybough Gorta(-1pt) beaten into 3rd by two 33/1 shots, despite breaking a breast girth.
Tempest River(-1pt) was 5th in that race and might need a marathon trip to show her best.
Jack Naylor (+7.6pts) made all to win the opening maiden in Roscommon, there is a rule 4 included so I think that is the correct return? Could someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Rightway (+3pts) was a Non Runner so the 3pts staked are returned.

Old Bank: 102.5pts
Profit: 10.6pts
New Bank: 111.1pts

Cartmel 16:45- Dunowen Point 4pts @ 6/1

Old Bank: 109.1pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank: 105.1pts

sonnky wrote: »

Naas 19:00- Like Magic 1pt e/w @ 14/1

Old Bank: 111.1pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 109.1pts

Only managed 7th. If she's in at Galway she might have a chance.

sonnky wrote: »

Cartmel 16:45- Dunowen Point 4pts @ 6/1

Old Bank: 109.1pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank: 105.1pts

Strange one this was on the drift all day drifted to 9/2 and 6/1 in places before being backed before the off into 9/4. Ran poorly and probably needs a trip farther than 2 miles.

sonnky wrote: »

Southwell 14:15- Clondaw Hero 2pts @ 7/1

Old Bank: 105.1pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 103.1pts

Very poor from Clondaw Hero. These McCain horses are hard to get right. Hard to know what to make of this effort.

(-8pts) from all these bets, on a terrible run of form at the minute. Holding on to profit by the skin of my teeth.

Starting Bank: 100pts
Current Bank: 103.1pts
Profit/Loss: +3.1pts

Ascot 15:15- Dance And Dance 1pt e/w @ 40/1


GAA Player Points totals:

7pts Danny Cummins(Galway) over 1.5 points @ 4/7

6pts Connor Sweeney(Tipperary) over 4.5 points @ 4/6

4pts David Kelly(Sligo) over 1.5 points @ 5/6

3pts James Kavanagh(Galway) under 1.5 points @ 4/6

Updating the bank now for the previous few bets.

Tennessee Bird (-4pts) refused to race which is a pity as I get no run for my money there.
Dance And Dance (-2pts) trailed home 24th of 28 runners in an ultra competitve event but was too big a price to ignore.

Three out of four GAA bets were successful.
Danny Cummins (+4pts) hit 1-1 and missed plenty of chances so he covered the 1.5 points quite easily.
Connor Sweeney(+4pts) got 4 points from frees and a late penalty goal to just get over the line.
David Kelly (-4pts) failed to score for Sligo and was taken off, think he was half injured so it was poor research on my behalf.
James Kavangh (+2pts) failed to score and only really had one chance but he was pulled down and awarded a free.

Broke Exactly even.

Old Bank: 103.1pts
New Bank: 101.1pts
In Play: 2pts

Perth 15.20- Majestic Mayhem 1pt e/w @ 25/1

Perth 15.50- Clondaw Knight 2pts @ 9/2

Perth 16.50- Dotties Dilemma 4pts @ 11/4

Newton Abbot 14.40- Barlow 1pt e/w @ 11/2

In Play: 10pts

Them last few bets all lost, so -22pts for them.

Old Bank: 101.1pts
In Play: 10pts
New Bank: 69.1pts

Sorry about the lack of recent posts, wasn't too many betting opportunities for me lately and haven't been updating the bank. With the National Hunt season really swinging into action now I'll have more regular tips and updates.

Green Bank (+18pts) won by 7 lengths at Plumpton on the 21st of September. The other 3 selections on that day were all unsuccessful. Frontier Spirit (-2pts) could only manage third, he went on to score since. Fantasy King (-1pt) unseated his rider in the same race. Diamond Gesture (-4pts) also unseated her rider, only getting as far as the second flight of hurdles.

Today we had Ted Dolly (-2pts) finish a disappointing last in the opener at Huntingdon. Vermouth Bleu (-1pt) also finished last in his race but is definitely one to watch when McCoy is back on board. Milgen Bay (+22pts) however made it a very good day winning by 1 and a half lengths. This takes me back into profit for the log and hopefully it will be onwards and upwards from here.

Old Bank: 69.1pts
Returns: 37pts
New Bank: 106.1pts
Profit/Loss: +6.1pts

sonnky wrote: »

Two for tomorrow at Wetherby:

14:50 Wetherby- Dunowen Point 4pts @ 7/2

17:35 Wetherby- Fourth Estate 2pts e/w @ 6/1

Dunowen Point (+4pts) was a non runner. Fourth Estate (+5pts) was second behind a clearly well handicapped horse. He was beaten five lengths staying on from the last. It was an encouraging performance and a step up to 3 miles might bring out more improvement.

Old Bank: 98.1pts
Returns: 9pts
New Bank: 107.1pts
Profit/Loss: +7.1pts

sonnky wrote: »

Punchestown 3.45- Alelchi Inios 5pts @ 1/1

Punchestown 4.45- Railway Storm 1pt @ 7/1

Wincanton 2.20- Thespis Of Icaria 1pt @ 8/1

Wincanton 3.20- Ourmanmassini 1pt @8/1

Wincanton 4.20- Rior 1pt @ 9/1


Might have one more late tomorrow. 9pts in play.

Alelchi Inios (+7.50pts) won but 2 non runners made a mess of his price. As I haven't a clue what the rule 4 was, I see he was 1/2 after the second defection so that's the price I'll take. Ourmanmassini (+1pt) was a non runner so nothing lost or gained. Thespis Of Icaria (-1pt) finished 3rd but nothing for me as I had him to win. Rior (-1pt) was backed into 9/2 but came home fifth. He stayed on well though and should have a good chance next time out. Railway Storm (-1pt) was going well until two mistakes down the side knocked him out of the race just as he was getting into it. With a clear round next time he'll go close.

Staked: 9pts
Returned: 8.5pts
Old Bank: 98.1pts
New Bank: 106.6pts
Profit/Loss: +6.6pts

sonnky wrote: »

2.40 Cheltenham- Court Minstrel 5pts @ 13/8

3.50 Cheltenham- The Romford Pele 4pts @15/8

5.00 Cheltenham- Benebane Head 2pts e/w @ 8/1

5.35 Cheltenham- Sky Khan 1pt e/w @ 16/1

5.05 Downpatrick- Baily Dusk 1pt @ 7/1

Court Minstrel (+13.13pts) won nicely at Cheltenham and looks like a novice chaser to follow for the season. The Romford Pele (+13pts) was impressive in a six length win, the drift out to 9/4 adds a bit more profit than expected to our winnings. Benabane Head (-1pt) fell 4 out in the handicap chase, at that stage it didn't look like he would win and at the moment he might be a bit high in the handicap. Sky Khan (-2pts) finished a never nearer 8th. He started at odds of 15/2 so he was well fancied having been backed in from 16's. He travelled well but a mistake 3 out put paid to his chances. A step up in trip would suit him well next time out. Baily Dusk (-1pt) was a disappointment and was pulled up.

Old Bank: 90.6pts
Returns: 26.16pts
New Bank: 116.76pts
Profit/Loss +16.76pts

sonnky wrote: »

Ascot 2.55- Madame Chiang 1pt @ 9/1

Ascot 4.05- Ruler Of The World 2pts e/w @ 8/1

Ascot 4.45- Bold Thady Quill .5pt e/w @ 40/1

Cheltenham 2.35- Astracad 1pt @ 8/1

Cheltenham 3.45- Alfie Spinner 2pts e/w @ 20/1

Madame Chiang (+13pts) won the Fillies and Mares stakes at Ascot after drifting to 12/1. She got a little bit of luck, after Chiquita veered dramatically when looking certain to win but in the end Madame Chiang won by 2 lengths with the soft ground bringing out the best in her. Ruler Of The World (-4pts) was a major disappointment in the Champion Stakes, finishing last in the end. Bold Thady Quill (-1pt) ran a solid race but just wasn't good enough in the end and finished up 11th. He could still have a big handicap on soft ground in him. Astracad (-1pt) faded into 4th late on and will probably need to drop down the handicap a bit before he goes in again. Alfie Spinner (+12pts) ran really well to finish 3rd in the 3m 1f handicap chase at Cheltenham. He was sent off 12/1 but just found 2 to good. This run should bring him on and he's really interesting next time out. Another good day with a nice winner and nice place. Tomorrow's picks will be up in a few.


Old Bank: 105.76pts
Returns: 25pts
New Bank: 130.76pts
Profit/Loss: +30.76pts

Exeter 4.10- Fuzzy Logic 1pt ew @ 14/1

Exeter 3.40- According To Trev 2pts @ 10/1

Old Bank: 130.76pts
In Play: 14pts
New Bank: 116.76pts

sonnky wrote: »

Kempton 3.20- Parlour Games 2pts @ 5/2

Kempton 5.00- Ulis De Vassy 1pt @ 5/1

Cork 3.25- Dazzling Susie 1pt @ 14/1

Cork 4.00- Lots Of Memories 4pts @ 3/1

Cork 4.35- Who's Cross .5pts ew @ 33/1

Naas 4.20- Moon Dice 1pt @ 14/1

Exeter 4.10- Fuzzy Logic 1pt ew @ 14/1

Exeter 3.40- According To Trev 2pts @ 10/1

Worcester 4.35- Mollys A Diva 1pt @ 6/1

Old Bank: 130.76pts
In Play: 15pts
New Bank: 115.76pts

Absolutely zero returns from those few. Parlour Games (-2pts) lost out by 4 lengths in a novice hurdle at Kempton. He would be interesting if put into a handicap next time out. Ulis De Vassy (-1pt) made 2 blunders at a crucial stage of the race before staying on well to almost grab 3rd. A step up in trip will suit him next time out and he is undoubtedly very well handicapped. Dazzling Suzie (-1pt) ran disappointingly at Cork and was pulled up. Lots Of Memories (-4pts) lost out by a neck in his first start as a novice chaser. When he's stepped up to 3 miles over fences he should be a serious prospect. Hard to know what to make of Who's Cross (-1pt). Moon Dice (-1pt) was flat enough at Naas, he's really well handicapped and might want a bigger field to show his best. On Tuesday at Exeter Fuzzy Logic (-2pts)finished down the field in a dramatic race with the leader pulling himself up in the final 50 yards and he handed the race to the horse in second. According To Trev (-2pts) finished 2nd beaten by Court By Surprise, I thought the winner was well handicapped so According To Trev should be winning soon as should the third home, Tullamore Dew. Today Molly's A Diva (-1pt) went down by a neck. If a few of them necks were the other way around I might be posting some sort of win but you can't win them all.

Old Bank: 115.76pts
Returns: 0pts
New Bank: 115.76pts
Profit/Loss: +15.76pts

2.25 Chepstow- Moss Park 3pts @ 3/1

3.00 Aintree- Edgardo Sol 1pt e/w @ 14/1

3.40 Aintree- Burton Port 2pts @ 7/2

Old Bank: 115.76pts
In Play: 15pts
New Bank: 100.76pts

Might be one or two more selections later.

2.50 Ayr- Dotties Dilemma 4pts @ 13/2

3.50 Ayr- Streams Of Whiskey 2pts @ 5/1

Old Bank: 108.26pts
In Play: 6pts
New Bank: 102.26pts