The Former Home Of Tony Blair...
As you may know, dear reader, Sedgefield is the former constituency of our formerly esteemed (depending on your view, ahem) leader, Mr T Blair.
Never much of a jockey (much more of a trainer type), Blair was oft seen at the track prior to getting the top job, when opportunities to pass time in his own part of the world became much more limited.
Why am I telling you all this? Because the racing season starts at Sedgefield today of course! Sedgey, as I call it, has always been a favourite track of mine, and for no particular reason.
I do fondly remember, however, when I was first getting interested in horse racing, watching the horses roll down that hill and back up the other side on the far side of the course (and watching the terrified Flossie's charging away from the fence!), and I remember watching countless of John Wade's horses in the maroon with the white hoops on the sleeves win or run well.
Interesting to note that, while he has no runners today, he sponsors one of the races. A true Sedgefield institution is Mr Wade.
From a punting perspective, there's unlikely to be any TrainerTrackStats 'main stage' action. But from those that missed the final cut, one to look out for may be Welsh Dream in the 5.15. Mrs S E Forster does rather well with her older handicappers (6 from 25, when 14/1 or shorter, for 23.25 units profit over the last five years).
As good as she does though, she's only good enough for a place 'on the bench' in TTS.
My Sedgey fancies today are:
2.20 Roman Army e/w (Windfola at a HUGE price is definitely worth a second look)
4.05 Felinious (quite strong fancy)
Elsewhere today, and there's a pretty decent card at Goodwood, including the Group 3 Supreme Stakes, a 7f contest for 3yo's and upwards. This is a new race in the calendar and, as such, there are no trends to go with.
The one I like is the progressive Lovelace, from the Mark Johnston yard. He's a front running sort on a track that seems to favour prominent racers, and Johnston's record at the track is exemplary. His record in September at the track is even better, and his record with 7f types is better still.
The (bad) draw should be irrelevant, if - as I expect - he gets out and tries to make all. Lovelace has already been cut to 7/2, and could become something of a gamble. With Spencer riding, as long as he goes from the front, this is the one they have to beat.
At Leafy Lingfield, Silent Storm (3.55) looks underrated, even if he is better over a furlong further. There's likely to be plenty of pace on here, and he could scoot through late to reward each way support at around 20/1.
Also, War Of The Roses (4.30) catches the eye with Dane O'Neill booked to ride, and the step up in trip could favour this son of brilliant middle distance'r Singspiel. Again, place money may be gotten at around 16/1.
I'm against Prince Valentine in the 5.05. He's been beaten in no fewer than seven of these Class 7 races, and has never won on the all weather (indeed, he's only 2 from 49 in his career, both at Brighton). He might win, but the chances are he'll find one or two too good, as ever.
Don't forget that there's a special offer on TrainerTrackStats right now, which I'll hold until the end of the weekend. So if you want read more about that, click here and get in before close of play Sunday, when the prices will increase.
Happy Tuesday!
Matt
Never much of a jockey (much more of a trainer type), Blair was oft seen at the track prior to getting the top job, when opportunities to pass time in his own part of the world became much more limited.
Why am I telling you all this? Because the racing season starts at Sedgefield today of course! Sedgey, as I call it, has always been a favourite track of mine, and for no particular reason.
I do fondly remember, however, when I was first getting interested in horse racing, watching the horses roll down that hill and back up the other side on the far side of the course (and watching the terrified Flossie's charging away from the fence!), and I remember watching countless of John Wade's horses in the maroon with the white hoops on the sleeves win or run well.
Interesting to note that, while he has no runners today, he sponsors one of the races. A true Sedgefield institution is Mr Wade.
From a punting perspective, there's unlikely to be any TrainerTrackStats 'main stage' action. But from those that missed the final cut, one to look out for may be Welsh Dream in the 5.15. Mrs S E Forster does rather well with her older handicappers (6 from 25, when 14/1 or shorter, for 23.25 units profit over the last five years).
As good as she does though, she's only good enough for a place 'on the bench' in TTS.
My Sedgey fancies today are:
2.20 Roman Army e/w (Windfola at a HUGE price is definitely worth a second look)
4.05 Felinious (quite strong fancy)
Elsewhere today, and there's a pretty decent card at Goodwood, including the Group 3 Supreme Stakes, a 7f contest for 3yo's and upwards. This is a new race in the calendar and, as such, there are no trends to go with.
The one I like is the progressive Lovelace, from the Mark Johnston yard. He's a front running sort on a track that seems to favour prominent racers, and Johnston's record at the track is exemplary. His record in September at the track is even better, and his record with 7f types is better still.
The (bad) draw should be irrelevant, if - as I expect - he gets out and tries to make all. Lovelace has already been cut to 7/2, and could become something of a gamble. With Spencer riding, as long as he goes from the front, this is the one they have to beat.
At Leafy Lingfield, Silent Storm (3.55) looks underrated, even if he is better over a furlong further. There's likely to be plenty of pace on here, and he could scoot through late to reward each way support at around 20/1.
Also, War Of The Roses (4.30) catches the eye with Dane O'Neill booked to ride, and the step up in trip could favour this son of brilliant middle distance'r Singspiel. Again, place money may be gotten at around 16/1.
I'm against Prince Valentine in the 5.05. He's been beaten in no fewer than seven of these Class 7 races, and has never won on the all weather (indeed, he's only 2 from 49 in his career, both at Brighton). He might win, but the chances are he'll find one or two too good, as ever.
Don't forget that there's a special offer on TrainerTrackStats right now, which I'll hold until the end of the weekend. So if you want read more about that, click here and get in before close of play Sunday, when the prices will increase.
Happy Tuesday!
Matt
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