York Friday

longshotvalue

3:40 York

I’ve made up my mind here that Pearl Secret is completely the wrong price here and in my view is actually 3rd favourite in this field. There isn’t a lot between him and Hot Steak and unless Shea Shea can produce the goods tomorrow it is going to be difficult to knock him out of the places. With all that said Sole Power doesn’t even need to be at his best to win this comfortably. It is difficult to know what bet to make here, but ill go with a decent EW Bet as I figure him as a 9/1 shot really and 50% margins can’t be refused any time. Ill also go for a 1 point spend on a small Tote Trifecta on Betfair with the above 4 Horses Mentioned.

2 Points EW 18/1 Pearl Secret Stan James ¼ the odds 123

1 Point Tote Trifecta Betfair Pearl Secret, Sole Power, Hot Steak, Shea Shea

longshotvalue

1:55 York

Lahaag has been quietly improving this year while steadily dropping in handicap mark and arrives here on an over-generous looking mark of 92. He won a handicap last year over this c&d off 5 lbs higher and in general has a very decent record at York. 16/1 looks generous and worth of a decent EW Bet

2 Points EW 16/1 Generally

rossom

3.40 York

Rangali 14/1

With doubts about Sole Power's readiness owing to a bout of ringworm which caused him to miss 10 days of work and forecast rain not in his favour, I'm quite sweet on the chances of the Henri Alex Pantall trained Rangali who looks to be a sprinter improving at a rate of knots and who is actually the 2nd highest rated horse in the field (1lb inferior to that of the market leader). Having been campaigned over 7f/1 mile in his 2 year old season, Rangali has really thrived as a sprinter this season and this speedball has excelled since dropping below 6f. Having been keen on his first 3 starts this season, Rangali appreciated the drop back to 5.5f as he commandingly won a Listed contest at Maisons-Laffitte back in May by nearly 2L in testing conditions. On his next and final start, Rangali took the step up to Group 2 Company in his stride with a really impressive display dropped to the minimum trip as he comprehensively dispatched of last years Prix De L'Abbaye 2nd Catcall with great authority as he quickened clear with a furlong to go to record an impressive and ready success. Back in 4th that day was the useful yardstick Stepper Point (who finished 2nd to Sole Power in the Kings Stand on his next start) and I was very impressed with his performance. Taking a keen hold was an issue with Rangali up until recently and the drop in trip/learning with racing have seen this 3 year old settle better in his races and resultantly he's been able to showcase his true ability on his last 2 outings and with a lot of natural pace I think he's a real 5f specialist in the making. If trained in Britain, I've no doubt that Rangali would be a much shorter price judged on the form he has shown and rating he has achieved and I certainly think he's been overlooked in the market in what looks far from a vintage renewal, Sole Power aside. Drawn in stall 11, I hope Rangali sits on the tail of front runner Take Cover as this should suit him ideally and, looking through the runners, I'll genuinely be quite surprised if Rangali is out of the first 3. Despite concerns raised by Eddie Lynam, Sole Power remains the one they all have to beat but I'm very happy to oppose him with this progressive 3 year old sprinter who I think has a touch of class which I cant say about a lot of the field. Seemingly versatile with regards to the ground, I think the blistering speed they go in the Nunthorpe should suit Rangali ideally and I think this 3 year old has a great chance of bringing home this Group 1 prize to France.

abarkie

2.30 York

Initial thoughts were that Cavalryman was bomb proof, but Pale Mimosa looks unbelievably short,so my confidence has wavered

Think it might be the reverse forecast

posturingpat

aidankkk wrote: »

1:55 York

Lahaag has been quietly improving this year while steadily dropping in handicap mark and arrives here on an over-generous looking mark of 92. He won a handicap last year over this c&d off 5 lbs higher and in general has a very decent record at York. 16/1 looks generous and worth of a decent EW Bet

2 Points EW 16/1 Generally

Agreed on this 1

confused smu

Pale Mimosa bet of the week. 2.30 being a non runner a few times over seas so lets hope 2m it runs, Goodluck all

CheltenhamJ

Pale mimosa to win and follow on champions day at ascot

confused smu

Pale Mimosa bet of the week. 2.30 being a non runner a few times over seas so lets hope 2m it runs, Goodluck all

posturingpat

Apparently Pale Mimosa needs a bit of juice in the ground. I was told that's why she was taken out of the Gold cup at Ascot but then she went on to win at Leopardstwon on good/firm. Maybe they think she can get away with it in listed races but to be at her best she needs juice.

Dubron

Its pissing rain in York at the moment so hold any Sole Power bets!

Harry Angstrom

Dubron wrote: »

Its pissing rain in York at the moment so hold any Sole Power bets!

Eddie Lynam wasn't exactly brimful of confidence about his chances today either.

Backstreet Moyes

Any reason Danny Tudhope is on David O Meara's second string today while Richard Hughes rides That is The Sprit?

Any thought today Rossom, you seemed to think a lot of him didn't handle the step up in class but back down in class today.

dilinja1

Nuts102 wrote: »

Any reason Danny Tudhope is on David O Meara's second string today while Richard Hughes rides That is The Sprit?

Any thought today Rossom, you seemed to think a lot of him didn't handle the step up in class but back down in class today.

unable to do the weight I would say

Peintre Celebre

Thought Rerouted should be at least joint fav today. 7 furlongs on good or better ground is what he wants and he's at least a group three performer on that. Some of these he's facing are comin from handicap and probably need to still improve a bit, while Cable Bay has been off the track for about 10 months and looking at the form of his Dewhurst run his rating may well be exaggerated. At 9/1 I thought he's about three points too big.

Shea Shea may have disappointed last time but at his very best he is at least as good as Sole Power. Worth a chance at the prices circa 10/1

useurowname

Dubron wrote: »

Its pissing rain in York at the moment so hold any Sole Power bets!

Too late.. Backed him AntePost at 3/1, weather man made a balls of me. I'd take him on with Cougar Mountain at 15/2 given the ease in the ground.

Mocha Joe

What is the going at York currently?

Francie Barrett

More horses than cash to back today :pac:

6:35 Hamilton - Ralphy Boy - Backed this one last time out at a big price of 14/1 and was chinned on the line. This one is down in trip today and remains in class 4 company. The drop in distance is probably what it needs given the ground being that bit more softer. Would be expecting this one to make all and hopefully have enough left in the tank to hold on at the finish. Only negative is the jockey who has not been able to buy a winner in the last 2 years. Maybe today will be the day.

8:10 Hamilton - Live Dangerously - Another pick following the same strategy as Ralphy Boy. Horse is down in trip, would expect it to be ridden prominently and hopefully hold on. The unexposed Irish horse Elusive Gent could be a big threat though. At 10/1 there's a lot more value to be had in the well handicapped Dalgleish runner.

Gavin "shels"

I'm on Sole Power and well still quietly confident regardless!

shmeee

One for me later in the first in Killarney.

5.00
Cruidin @ 9/2 BV

Fancied for this, word from stable.

Harry Angstrom

Mocha Joe wrote: »

What is the going at York currently?

Good

Goldcupfav

Ive been told to back Munaaser in the 4.55 at York. Apparently this fella has been beating Stoute's winner Bragging with ease on the gallops. Bragging won easy off 97 yesterday by 3 lengths and Munaaser runs off 94 today. Only 2/1 but if the rumours ive heard are right then this should be a winner.

DyldeBrill

Really want to go with pale mimosa but my gut is saying Calvary.

nuckeythompson

Anyone see Gabrial the hero. Looks as if Spencer stopped riding in the last 1/2 furlong ??

dilinja1

Goldcupfav wrote: »

Ive been told to back Munaaser in the 4.55 at York. Apparently this fella has been beating Stoute's winner Bragging with ease on the gallops. Bragging won easy off 97 yesterday by 3 lengths and Munaaser runs off 94 today. Only 2/1 but if the rumours ive heard are right then this should be a winner.

thanks Goldcup - I knowyou got word before for pit stop. anything for him today?

Harry Angstrom

nuckeythompson wrote: »

Anyone see Gabrial the hero. Looks as if Spencer stopped riding in the last 1/2 furlong ??

He lost it coming out of the stalls. Looks like Spencer has already taken semi-retirement.

Harry Angstrom

Hoping Pale Mimosa's previous course form will be an advantage here.

nuckeythompson

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

He lost it coming out of the stalls. Looks like Spencer has already taken semi-retirement.

I saw that but looked like getting a place but spencer look to pull the reigns in the last 1/2 furlong. Thought maybe something was wrong with the horse

Harry Angstrom

Nice one!

shmeee

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Hoping Pale Mimosa's previous course form will be an advantage here.

Didn't see race, was on radio only.

1/2L. Impressive?

Halved in price so nice money down.

SheldonC17

Any fancies in the next?

confused smu

confused smu wrote: »

Pale Mimosa bet of the week. 2.30 being a non runner a few times over seas so lets hope 2m it runs, Goodluck all

Bet of the meeting pays off:) Happy days

Peintre Celebre

I had a bet of a tonne on a horse called Palace Moon around January in a six furlong handicap at Lingfield who got beaten a head by Absolutely So who won off a mark of 77. He's rated about 35 lbs above that now after winning that. Talk about bumping into one

Harry Angstrom

shmeee wrote: »

Didn't see race, was on radio only.

1/2L. Impressive?

Halved in price so nice money down.

Smullen gave her a confident ride. Looked to have them all covered a few furlongs out. Estimate ran on well close home but never looked like she'd peg back the winner.

byronbay2

Goldcupfav wrote: »

Ive been told to back Munaaser in the 4.55 at York. Apparently this fella has been beating Stoute's winner Bragging with ease on the gallops. Bragging won easy off 97 yesterday by 3 lengths and Munaaser runs off 94 today. Only 2/1 but if the rumours ive heard are right then this should be a winner.

Over 5/2 (less 5% deduction) on Betfair now. Raised 12lb for very easy win last time out but could be different class to these

Harry Angstrom

Take Cover is two from two at York. Hoping it will be three from three after this.

me89

Amazing

He had nowhere to go

Harry Angstrom

Cheers to Eddie Lynam for putting us away yesterday.

longshotvalue

F88k , amazing, best ive seen ever.. Best turn of foot imaginable..

Peintre Celebre

He is a lovely horse and great to see. But these are nowhere near outstanding sprinters he's beating

FortuneChip

me89 wrote: »

Amazing

He had nowhere to go

Put a brick wall in front of him, and he'll still find a gap.
Commentator echoed my own thoughts - How does Richard Hughes manage to stay so calm!

Peintre Celebre

aidankkk wrote: »

F88k , amazing, best ive seen ever.. Best turn of foot imaginable..

About a stone off Dayjur even at his very best on ratings

Gregk961

Different class. Dont think ive seen anything like that in a group 1 sprint before

FrKurtFahrt

That was a pleasure to see, astonishing stuff.

rossom

Only reaction anyone could have to Sole Power was 'Wow'. Eddie Lynam has had a ridiculous season with his sprinters.

rossom

Can't believe Able Spirit is 50s in the next at York. Ran a fine 4th amongst greenness on debut and Brian Meehan's horses always improve for their first run. Fallon booked and I wouldn't be surprised if he ran a big race.

FIVE2_THREE

With Sole Powers' Blood being in the hands of The Maktoums it will be interesting to see what he produces.

R0UF

FIVE2_THREE wrote: »

With Sole Powers' Blood being in the hands of The Maktoums it will be interesting to see what he produces.

He is a gelding.

DylanAFC

Richard Hughes proves why he's the best jockey in the UK.

Peintre Celebre

FIVE2_THREE wrote: »

With Sole Powers' Blood being in the hands of The Maktoums it will be interesting to see what he produces.

That is Slade Power

DylanAFC wrote: »

Richard Hughes proves why he's the best jockey in the UK.

That is Ryan Moore

FIVE2_THREE

R0UF wrote: »

He is a gelding.

My mistake. Confused him with SLADE POWER. Having so many horses with power in their name can do that.

Warper

DylanAFC wrote: »

Richard Hughes proves why he's the best jockey in the UK.

Ya right, he got lucky he was on a wonder horse, it was an awful ride by Hughes.

Ryan Moore is the best jockey hands down