September 15 – Yarmouth – Ville De Grace – 97
A typically wide-open renewal of this listed fillies race and it went the way of a horse who appeared to thrive over the longer trip. Indeed, her closing sectionals were only just shy of the sprinters on the same card, so that data indicates she was getting stronger the longer the race was developing. Not fully exposed, she looks ready for a step up in class.
September 15 -Sandown – Crema Inglesa – 95
A race run at a sound gallop and it suited the winner who came from last to first to scoop the prize late on. In getting the better of the well-fancied Ziggy, the form looks solid and Jamie Osbourne’s filly, can continue on the upward curve when presented with similarly well-run contests.
September 16 – Naas – Red Lacewing – 92
Very rarely do you get two-year-old maidens with such a big time figure so this race has to be taken seriously with a view to it possible producing several who could be plying their trade in pattern contest further down the line. The winner, who shaped well on debut, did really well to come from so far off the pace set by Orinoco River and then have the battling qualities to see off the challenge of the colt New York City. Although not entered in anything fancy towards the backend of the season, connections will no doubt readdress that balance in sue course and Fozzy Stack’s filly looks one to follow. The third, Neo Soul, is one worth noting when racing over further.
September 18 – Ayr – Bielsa – 101
This year’s renewal produced a standout winner in the shape of Kevin Ryan’s gelding but in doing so he defied all the pre-race conception about the low drawn horses having an advantage. The only horse all meeting to win up the stands side rail. his performance probably needs upgrading – even more so due to the fact he raced on his own – and he looks ready for apttern race company in future. So too does the runner-up, Great Ambassador, who I have invested in all season and still firmly believe is one of the best sprinters in the land on genuine fast ground.
September 18 – Gowran – Astadash – 100
Jessica Harrington’s filly continued the tremendous run of her stable by landing this listed prize and in doing so, she clocked a big speed figure into the bargain. Sadly, she’s likely to be off to the paddocks in due course, so it left for some of those in behind to fly the flag in similar future events.
September 18 – Newbury – Injazati – 102
A quality handicap on paper beforehand and it did not disappoint with the winner running the sort of number only usually saved for top-class Group horses. Clearly a gelding on the upgrade, connections muted that a tilt at the Rowley Cup would be next on the agenda and even off his revised mark of 98 he still should turn out to be competitive.
Hello Andy,
Jim(The Judge)as my friends call me when we go racing.I have been a member for over a year now and I am absolutely delighted with the service that yourself and your colleagues provide.If I’m being honest
Andy,I stumbled across you by accident and I am so glad I did.
Your analysis and awareness of value in the markets is second to none.I love your knowledge of Irish racing and only have a bet after listening to the podcasts that you do on a regular basis.
I know that you went through a bad patch at the beginning of the year and I felt for you.I suffered as well as I will follow you over a cliff.You are an outstanding tipster and I love your Speedfigures.I would only say that if you look back on the bad run,they were mostly lowly rated horses and while you can have a decent speed figure,a horse rated 48 has finished 2
lengths behind your selection.I know you are probably obligated to put tips up on Oddschecker and quality is thin on the ground at that time of year.Thankyou for giving us your Oddschecker tips in advance now(I am not a back to layer Andy,well only (in running)It is just nice to get a decent price about your selections.I can second guess quite a lot of the time what you are going to tip through your blogs and the figures.I put in the “Hard Yards” as you say Andy and I appreciate that you do as well.Keep up the great work that you do and let’s see how many more of those lovely bookmakers will restrict us to having a bet.Take care Andy,Sam and Andy(Bookie badgers)
I have had a few jars tonight but I have wanted to thank you all for a while now.Keep up the great work.
Much love to you and your families from the”Ginger Wizard”(My Pool name) otherwise “Judge” My racing name.
Take care.
Hi James
Thanks for taking timeout to email and for your positive comments. I won’t lie, it’s been a difficult summer but there has been plenty of positives along the way and, in particular, the tides seems to have turned in the last two months. What I have noticed during this period, is many of the horses I’ve been tipping/backing have been winning the time after selecting them, which strongly suggests most of the horses advised are ‘bouncing’ off big efforts before coming back to form next time. The moral to this story is to stick to the figures and they will reward you in the long term. If a horse has run a big figure once, it will do it again. It’s also nice to hear you say the Irish podcasts have been a great source of profit as much time and consideration goes into all the content provided. It can not be underestimated how much time and effort goes into producing this service so, as I say, it’s nice to get back some positive feedback and Sam, Andy and myself, will endeavour to keep up the good work.
King regards
Andy H, Sam and Andy B.