DAISY GOES MOOO

Thanks for the memories...

2012-01-28T10:05:00.000Z

Some of the lovely messages which we received for Mum who sadly passed away 28th December.

Thanks to everyone for their kindness and support during this time.

And so the weekend commeth ...

2012-01-20T13:03:00.001Z

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY UPDATES FOR YOU NOW, LINGFIELD ON FRIDAY AND ASCOT ON SATURDAY FOR US.

FRIDAY -- LINGFIELD
1st Race off 12.50, jockey to follow Hayley Turner

Hayley should get us off to a nice start with a victory in the 12.50 on PLACE THAT FACE.

The claimer at 1.25 seems to be a match between Hinton Admiral and DRAWNFROMTHEPAST with my preference for the Jamie Osborne trained inmate here.

Couple of small 4 runner affairs later where the value call is to side with the outsider in what could be a slowly run affair. WISECRAIC (2.30) and UPHOLD (3.05) the ones to keep an eye on here.

And the finale 1m Handicap we come back to Hayley Turner again on board ARKAIM.

SATURDAY - ASCOT
First race off 1.00

Fancy BUNCLODY in the opener for the McCain yard. Then it's the progressive mare KENTFORD GREY LADY [NAP] in the 2.05 who should still have a few pounds spare against her own sex.

3.10 The VC BET CHASE, a cracking event were FINIAN'S RAINBOW has the chance to enhance his credentials against the Paul Nicholls AL FEROF and the Irish raider FORPADYDEPLASTER who should be making the frame for the place market players.

SWINDON VS AFC WIMBLEDON 2nd JAN 2012

2012-01-02T14:25:00.010Z

CAN THE WOMBLES FIND SOME FORM AT LAST AND GET A FIRST POINT OR THREE FOR 2012. SEEM TO BE IN FREE-FALL AND THE TRANSFER WINDOW CAN'T HAVE ARRIVED SOON ENOUGH.

SHOULD BE AN EASY WIN FOR SWINDON ON ALL KNOWN FORM BUT LETS SEE HOW LONG THE DONS CAN HOLD OUT FOR AS EARLY GOALS (SOFT ONES USUALLY) HAVE BEEN THEIR DOWNFALL OF LATE.

UPDATE AT HALF TIME
SWINDON 0 -- WOMBLES 0

DONS WEATHER AN EARLY STORM BUT LOSE MIDFIELDER MAX PORTER AFTER 15 MINS REPLACED BY BRENDAN KEIRNAN. BUT MAKE IT THROUGH TO THE HALF TIME BREAK WITH THE SCORE 0-0 THAT'S AN IMPROVEMENT ON RECENT GAMES. COME ON YOU DONS.

FULL TIME SWINDON 2 -- WOMBLES 0
THE SECOND HALF WAS ABOUT 12 MINS OLD WHEN SWINDON WON A FREE KICK AND SCORED BY PAUL CADDIS. THEN THE DONS SEEMED TO DROP THEIR HEADS AGAIN AND WERE 2 DOWN WHEN ALAN CONNELL SCORED IN THE 6 YARD BOX TO MAKE IT 2-0 ON 75 MINS. THE DONS ARE IN BIG TROUBLE AND CONTINUE A LONG LOSING RUN IN THE LEAGUE.

DAISY

IS IT A HAPPY NEW YEAR?

2012-01-02T14:14:00.000Z

WELCOME 2012 (Ok I'm a day late)
HASN'T BEEN THE BEST OF STARTS, AS THE FAMILY SADLY LOST OUR MUM, CHRISTINE, AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH ALZHEIMERS AND A SPELL IN HOSPITAL WITH PNEUMONIA SHE PASSED AWAY IN THE EARLY HOURS OF WED 28th DEC.

THE FAMILY ARE TOGETHER AND FOR THE NEXT WEEK OR SO THIS BLOG MIGHT BE LIGHT ON UPDATES AS OVER EVENTS TAKE A BACK SEAT FOR A WHILE.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD START TO THE NEW YEAR

DAISY XX

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.

2011-12-25T12:43:00.001Z

Merry Xmas from DAISY

HOPE YOU HAVE A LOVELY DAY, WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES

THOSE WHO ARE WORKING WE SALUTE YOU, THOSE WHO ARE ALONE MAY YOU SOON FIND SOMEONE TO SHARE THE TIME WITH.

DON'T BE SELFISH THIS SEASON, THINK OF OTHERS AND PLAY NICELY TOGETHER

LEAVE THE ARGUMENTS TILL TOMORROW

DAISY

THURSDAY NAP! [ANOTHER WINNER]

2011-12-21T21:56:00.001Z

A winner and a decent place bet so far this week, we look at the offerings before Xmas and think perhaps we should save our cash for Kempton. But one bet stands out and its at Southwell.

NAP 1.30 SOUTHWELL
DARK FALCON -- WON 3/1

That result, together with Monday's 13/2 winner and Tuesday's 9/1 place gives us a healthy pot for events on Boxing Day. We'll be off at Kempton to see the King George but whatever you doing have a wonderful Christmas and spread glad tidings to all your family and friends.

Merry Christmas
DAISY

Excellent winner yesterday, double up on Tuesday ...

2011-12-19T21:41:00.001Z

Well done Joshua Moore getting our Nap REBLIS home by 11 lengths at 13/2 !!

NEVER IN DOUBT

SO THAT SHOULD HELP COVER THE CHRISTMAS EXPENSES, NOW LETS AIM TO GET SOME MONEY IN THE BANK BEFORE BOXING DAY !!

TUES NAP
LAJIDAAL 1.00 TAUNTON
Placed 3rd 9/1.

XMAS COUNTDOWN WITH MONDAY NAP SELECTION

2011-12-18T21:22:00.006Z

Make sure you've plenty of lovely LARD in ready for Xmas

and now...

DAISY'S RACING NAP for MONDAY 19th DEC
REBLIS -- 2.00 PLUMPTON WON 13/2

LADS XMAS DO TONIGHT. RACING NAP FOR SUNDAY ...

2011-12-17T13:25:00.000Z

IT'S TIME FOR THE GUYS XMAS DO THIS YEAR BEING HELD IN TWICKENHAM SO NO TIME FOR RACING TODAY AND PUTTING UP THE SUNDAY NAP ALREADY IN CASE I'M HAVING A LIE IN TOMORROW.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARETH. AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO KATE B, HOPE THE WEDDING HAS GONE OFF WELL IN SUNSHINE.

NAP FOR SUNDAY
2.45 KEMPTON PARK

AVALON 20/1 [Win and Place]

Dropped to claiming class, a Course and Distance winner here in March has also been placed here twice at 2 and while recent handicap form has not been special this event should give him another chance to make all and gain another win. Price very generous, expect it to drop significantly and as long as the 8 declared stand up a good place option at least.

SUNDAY. FA CUP REACTION. SUNDAY NAP FROM KELSO

2011-12-03T22:33:00.000Z

Hmmm...lost 3-1 so the cup can do one for another season. Bit pissed off as I thought we'd do them today and no doubt a plum draw will go their way on Sunday afternoon. No, lets not be bad losers, good luck to em.

SUNDAY RACING FROM KELSO, FEATURES THE BORDERS NATIONAL.

12.30 -- OUR JOE MAC
1.00 -- THE PANAMA KID [NAP]
1.30 -- FREDDIE BROWN
2.00 -- ALWAYS RIGHT
2.30 -- BORIS THE BLADE
3.00 -- SEEDLESS
3.30 -- SUPER ALLY

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

DECEMBER. FA CUP ROUND 2 AND WOLVES EVE BET LATEST.

2011-12-03T14:16:00.000Z

HELLO

BEEN BUSY AND SHOCKED THAT IT'S DECEMBER ALREADY. TODAY IS FA CUP ROUND 2 AND THE MIGHTY WOMBLES OF AFC WIMBLEDON TRAVEL NORTH TO BRADFORD CITY.

HAVING BEATEN THEM 2-1 AT VALLEY PARADE EARLIER IN THE SEASON YOU'D THINK WE'D BE FAVOURITES BUT FORM HAS TAILED OFF A LITTLE AND WHILE BRADFORD ARE STILL TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF LEAGUE TWO JUST 2 POINTS OFF A RELEGATION PLACE THEIR SQUAD IS STILL MORE THAN CAPABLE OF GETTING THROUGH THIS TIE.

HOPEFULLY THE DONS CAN PULL OFF A WIN AND ENTER THE 3rd ROUND FOR THE FIRST TIME UNDER THE AFC BANNER (YES WIMBLEDON WON THE FA CUP IN 1988 !!). A BIG DRAW AGAINST SAY ARSENAL AWAY WOULD DO WONDERS FOR OUR BANK BALANCE WITH A NEW STAND TO FINANCE.

COME ON YOU DONS

RACING SAT NIGHT WOLVES;

5.50 -- CHOKIDAR
6.20 -- RIO GRANDE
6.50 -- GOING GREY
7.20 -- JUSTONEFORTHEROAD
7.50 -- HINTON ADMIRAL (NAP)
8.20 -- BARACHIEL
8.50 -- RED CURRENT
9.20 -- NINA ROSE

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
DAISY

Another winning Nap and the Wombles march on into round 2 of FA Cup.

2011-11-23T12:28:00.000Z

Hope you got on Tuesdays Nap SAME DIFFERENCE who trotted up at 7/2 having been available at 6/1 earlier. The Nb coming home a fair 2nd at 7/2 under AP McCoy so a good day there and topped off with the victory for AFC Wimbledon beating Scunthorpe 1-0 at their place and will now have an away tie with Bradford City in round 2.

A well fought victory after a run of 5 draws (I exclude the Surrey Senior Cup win by the reserves) hopefully our form will continue to go upwards when we travel to Burton on the weekend.

Wednesday racing from Lingfield, Fontwell, Kempton and Wetherby. We have one from each today for you to consider;

TRIPLE CHARM -- 1.05 LINGFIELD NAP
MY MATILDA -- 1.50 FONTWELL Nb
DUSKY BOB -- 3.05 WETHERBY
CLINICAL -- 6.35 KEMPTON

Have a good Wednesday
DAISY X

TUESDAY RACING

2011-11-21T20:51:00.000Z

A great result on Monday with victories for both the NAP and NB at 7/2 and 11/10 respectively.

Lets see how we do with Tuesdays selection after looking through the cards at LINGFIELD, SOUTHWELL and SEDGEFIELD.

NAP -- SAME DIFFERENCE [1.50 LINGFIELD]
NB -- RAY DIAMOND [2.50 LINGFIELD]

More later and an update from AFC WIMBLEDON's FA CUP 1st ROUND REPLAY at Scunthorpe United.

Sunday match reaction and Mondays tips...

2011-11-20T19:46:00.002Z

CHELSEA 1 -- 2 LIVERPOOL

Five bookings in the game but we should have had our Red Card in the first half where a clash with Ashley Cole and Craig Bellamy (surprise surprise) went unseen by the referee but the cameras picked it up and a sure straight red there for the Welsh forward.

MONDAY RACING is from Kempton Park, Ffos Las and Ludlow. We'll feature Kempton and this should be another bumper day for trainer Nicky Henderson who has favourite chances in the first four races at the Sunbury track.

MONDAY
NAP -- WHOOPS A DAISY [1.30 KEMPTON] WON 7/2
Nb -- MANGONAL [3.40 KEMPTON] WON 11/10

Have a great Monday DAISY XX

SUNDAY RACING & CHELSEA vs LIVERPOOL

2011-11-20T14:33:00.000Z

Sunday Racing at EXETER and TOWCESTER as well as PUNCHESTOWN in Ireland. Selections to follow but want to highlight today's premiership game CHELSEA vs LIVERPOOL.

Two outstanding bets for this game based on their equal hatred for each other (well the fans dislike one another) and a game that has a better than average change of a RED CARD. So backing the bookings market for one at over 45 points (or over 9 on BF) and also back the RED CARD to be shown market and PENALTY TAKEN markets at any price around 3/1 or greater.

NAP -- MASTER MILAN [2.45 Tow]
NB -- GREAT BOSS [3.45 Tow]

More for Monday later.
Have a good Sunday.

SATURDAY NEWS FROM WOLVES

2011-11-19T14:36:00.007Z

Missed a deadline to get afternoon in formation up here for Sat but do hope that LONG RUN gets round safe, that said he's odds on and no bet for me I might try DIAMOND HARRY against him at better odds. [HAYDOCK 3.05]

Also think that Newcastle at 10/1 to beat Manchester City (even with all their stars and money) looks a huge price today. Shocks happen and Newcastle are flying high too, worth a score anyway.

WOLVES
5.50 - WHAT ABOUT YOU
6.20 - ADRANIAN
6.50 - QUITE A THING
7.20 - DIALOGUE
7.50 - LORD NANDI
8.20 - I'M HARRY
8.50 - DREAM CATCHER
9.20 - MAZIJ

Will aim to have some more updates for SUNDAY later on this evening. Take care DAISY X

UPDATE FOR TUESDAY 25th OCT, AND DONS IN ACTION AGAIN....

2011-10-25T09:32:00.000+01:00

RACING UPDATE FOR TUESDAY 25th OCTOBER WHICH WILL FEATURE THE MEETING FROM YARMOUTH.

1.30 -- COMMEND [NAP]
2.00 -- CHATTERATI
2.30 -- SWEDISH SAILOR
3.00 -- HANDSOME MAN
3.30 -- GENNIE
4.00 -- HARRY LIME
4.30 -- GOOD TIMIN'
5.00 -- MISTER FROSTY

ALSO A MENTION FOR THE TRAVELLING DONS ON THEIR WAY TO TORQUAY FOR TONIGHT'S GAME IN LEAGUE TWO. BOTH TEAMS COULD DO WITH A WIN AND AFTER THE DONS HAMMERING AT HOME ON THE WEEKEND TERRY WILL DO WELL TO GET THE LADS INTO GEAR TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THIS LONG TRIP.

COME ON YOU DONS

THURSDAY UPDATE RACING FROM BRIGHTON

2011-10-20T12:17:00.000+01:00

SOME NICE WINNERS WEDNESDAY HOPE YOU TOOK ADVANTAGE OF A SUCCESSFUL DAY ESPECIALLY WITH VEROON WHO POPPED UP AT 20/1. NICE.

POPPING DOWN THE SOUTH COAST FOR THE DAY AT BRIGHTON, NOT THE BEST OF COURSES BUT USUALLY GOOD FUN AS LONG AS THE SEA MISTS STAY AWAY.

BRIGHTON
2.00 -- SILENT APPLAUSE
2.30 -- JOAN D'ARC
3.05 -- SHOLAAN
3.35 -- TWINKLED
4.05 -- OSCAN
4.40 -- SIOUXPERHERO
5.10 -- SHIFTING STAR

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY ALL
DAISY

WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM FONTWELL AND KEMPTON

2011-10-19T12:01:00.000+01:00

WEDNESDAY, OFF JUMPING AT FONTWELL PARK BUT WON'T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT BACK IN UNDER 10 MINS TO CATCH THE FIRST AT KEMPTON LOL

STILL IT'S A BUSY WEDNESDAY WHEN YOU ADD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES LATER ON IN THE EVENING PLENTY TO LOSE YOUR SHIRT ON.

FONTWELL
2.20 -- GETAWAY DRIVER
2.50 -- BALZACCIO
3.25 -- BEFORE BRUCE
4.00 -- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE
4.30 -- SUNNY SPELLS
5.05 -- AL AMAAN [NAP]
5.40 -- KINDLY NOTE

KEMPTON
5.50 -- MOUNT MCLEOD
6.20 -- CANADIAN DANEHILL
6.50 -- POYLE PUNCH
7.20 -- PILGRIMS REST
7.50 -- CLASSIC FALCON
8.20 -- OUR PLAY
8.50 -- VEROON
9.20 -- TAROOQ

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

MONDAY WINDSOR MEETING

2011-10-16T16:41:00.000+01:00

HELLO

FIT AND WELL FROM AN EXCELLENT CHAMPIONS DAY AT ASCOT WE MOVE UP THE ROAD A FEW MILES TO WINDSOR FOR MONDAYS ACTION

2.30 -- ART SHOW
3.00 -- RETAINER
3.30 -- MOLAMENTO
4.00 -- WIGGY SMITH
4.30 -- ARCTIC MAIDEN (NAP)
5.00 -- LARKRISE STAR

HAVE A GREAT START TO THE WEEK

DAISY
MOOO

WEDNESDAY UPDATES, DONS FORECAST FOR THE WEEKEND...

2011-10-12T14:03:00.000+01:00

UPDATE HERE FOR RACING ON WEDNESDAY

RACING AT KEMPTON TONIGHT BUT FIRST OF ALL WANT TO WISH CATHY GANNON A QUICK RECOVERY FROM A NASTY FALL/KICK ON WEDNESDAY AT NOTTINGHAM. WENT TO HOSPITAL IN THE AMBULANCE BUT HEAR THAT SHE WAS CONSCIOUS.

THREE SELECTIONS FOR TONIGHT THEN

AVAILABLE -- 7.10 K
GRAPHIC -- 7.40 K
FIFTY CENTS -- 8.40 K

GOOD LUCK
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WITH AFC WIMBLEDON FLYING HIGH IN 3rd POSITION YOU WOULD EXPECT NOTHING LESS THAN AN EASY WIN AGAINST THEIR LOWLY OPPONENTS CREWE ALEX. BUT ONLY A FOOL UNDERESTIMATES A DARIO GRADI TEAM AND WHILE THEY ARE STRUGGLING THEY STILL SHOULDN'T BE UNDERESTIMATED WHEN THEY VISIT KINGSMEADOW ON THE WEEKEND.

AM HOPEFUL OF ANOTHER GOOD TURNOUT AND DISPLAY BY THE DONS BUT WILL TAKE A SCRAPPY 2-1 WIN IF THAT'S WHAT WE GET. 3 POINTS CLOSER TO SAFETY AND ONLY ONCE WE PASS 50 POINTS WILL I CONSIDER LOOKING AT THE TABLE FOR A PLAY OFF PLACE.

DONS WIN AND MONDAY HORSES

2011-10-10T13:26:00.000+01:00

GREAT AWAY WIN FOR THE MIGHTY WIMBLEDON 2-1 AT HIGH FLYING MORECAMBE NOW SEES THE DONS 3rd IN LEAGUE TWO. AN AMAZING START WITH A YOUNG INEXPERIENCED TEAM THAT PLAYS PROPER FOOTBALL SOMETHING THAT WAS EVEN ADMIRED BY THE HOME SUPPORT ON THE WEEKEND.

RACING ON MONDAY COMES FROM YARMOUTH, SALISBURY AND WINDSOR, SELECTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS;

GIFTED DANCER -- 1.50 SALISBURY
MONEY NEVER SLEEPS -- 2.30 WINDSOR
VOCIFEROUS -- 2.40 YARMOUTH
DESERT CHIEFTAIN -- 4.50 YARMOUTH
FOUR BETTER -- 5.40 WINDSOR

HAVE A GOOD MONDAY
DAISY

SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER 2011

2011-10-08T11:10:00.000+01:00

JUST THE ONE WINNER LAST NIGHT AT 10/11 BUT STILL ON A +VE CURVE THIS WEEK.

SATURDAY IS ALWAYS A BUSY DAY, NEWMARKET, YORK AND CHESTER THE MAIN MEETINGS AND IT'S CESAREWITCH DAY AT HQ A RACE THAT'S GOING TO SEE SOME STRUGGLING TO GET THE TRIP BUT DAVID PIPE'S BEYOND LOOKS A GOOD PROSPECT AT 14/1.

CASPAR NETSCHER -- 2.35 NEWMARKET 6/1
BEYOND [NAP] -- 3.50 NEWMARKET 14/1 EW
GO GET EM KID -- 3.30 CHEPSTOW 14/1 EW

SOME DECENT NH CARDS BEGIN TO APPEAR NOW, HOPEFULLY WE CAN FIND SOME GOOD ONES TO FOLLOW AND SUPPLEMENT OUR AW SELECTIONS DURING THE WINTER

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
(Don't worry about the football and rugger).

DAISY

BACK WITH A BANG....NOW FOR FRIDAY

2011-10-07T09:45:00.000+01:00

WHAT A GOOD DAY TO RETURN TO, 6/1 WINNER [FREE FALLING] WITH THE FIRST SELECTION AND 4/1 PLACE [ART SHOW] IN THE NEXT KEPT US GOING OK AND THE LAST ONE [UPHOLD] ALSO WON AT 6/4 TO COMPLETE A CRACKING THURSDAY.

NOT GOING TO STOP THERE WE'VE GOT THREE QUALITY SELECTIONS FOR FRIDAY TOO.

HAYMARKET -- 4.50 YORK
LEMON DROP RED -- 7.45 WOLVES
LIEUTENANT KOJACK -- 8.45 WOLVES

GOOD LUCK
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND
DAISY

Been a while, loads of techie issues, but now for some winners...

2011-10-06T13:23:00.000+01:00

So back in time for the Autumn / Winter season and while there'll be a few NH days to enjoy at Ascot and Cheltenham I still do quite well at the AW tracks that will keep some average horses ticking over during this time.

Don't knock the AW ... a 10/1 winner at Kempton pays the same as a 10/1 winner at Cheltenham.

Selections for today THURSDAY 6th OCT 2011

4.50 EXETER -- FREE FALLING

6.20 WOLVES -- ART SHOW

7.20 WOLVES -- UPHOLD

DAISY IS BACK ... SAT 3rd SEPTEMBER 2011

2011-09-03T11:54:00.000+01:00

HI HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THE WEEKEND THUS FAR. WINS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES ON FRIDAY IN THE EURO QUALIFIERS MEANS WE FOCUS ON THE RACING TODAY.

FEW SELECTIONS FOR THIS SAT, PRIMARY MEETING ASCOT BUT COUPLE OF FANCIES FROM HAYDOCK PARK TOO.

NAP
3.15 ASCOT -- ETON RIFLES

NB
3.45 ASCOT -- PARLOUR GAMES

3.35 HAYDOCK PARK -- SOCIETY ROCK

BACK SUNDAY FROM FONTWELL PARK

DAISY

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2011-08-30T13:07:00.000+01:00

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Never Forgive, Never Forget.

DAISY IS BACK ... MON 29th AUGUST 2011

2011-08-29T11:56:00.000+01:00

WELCOME, HOW WAS YOUR SUMMER?

BIT WET ISN'T IT, WELL NEVER MIND THE RACING MAY NOT BE ON TV THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND BUT YOU CAN STILL CHILL OUT AT HOME AND GET ON THESE BEAUTIES AND IMAGINE THE SUN SHINING AND BBQ SIZZLING IN THE BACKGROUND.

EPSOM 2.00 -- GULF OF ALASKA 9/4
PLENTY OF PROMISE ON DEBUT WITH LOTS MORE TO WORK ON AND WITH WILLIAM BUICK IN THE SADDLE SHOULD GET US OFF TO A WINNING START.

EPSOM 2.30 -- WELSH INLET 14/1
YARD TOOK THIS RACE LAST YEAR AND HAVE DECLARED A PAIR IN IT AGAIN. THOUGH OTHERS HAVE RECENT FORM COMING INTO THE RACE THIS ONE HAS THE COURSE EXPERIENCE WHICH COUNTS GREATER AND WILL BE A GENEROUS PRICE SO EW IF YOU PREFER.

EPSOM 4.50 -- TENBY LADY
UP 6lb FOR LATEST WIN THIS SIR MARK PRESCOTT TRAINED FILLY IS SURE TO STILL HAVE SOME WAY TO GO IF HISTORY IS ANYTHING TO GO BY. COMPETITION LIKELY TO COME FROM TIGER WEBB (SIR HENRY CECIL) AND CELESTIAL GIRL (H MORRISON) BUT WHEN SIR MARK HAS ONE ON A ROLE YOU TEND TO STICK WITH THEM.

GOOD LUCK TODAY
WE'RE OFF TO THE DOWNS NOW

DAISY

TWINKLE TRUST ANIMAL AID

2011-08-26T11:32:00.000+01:00

HI ALL

TRUST YOU ALL ENJOYING YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS (COME ON YOU REMEMBER WHAT SUMMER IS DESPITE ALL THE RAIN).

WE WILL BE WELCOMING DAISY BACK THIS SATURDAY WITH HER RACING BLOG, IN THE MEANTIME WE'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU A SITE RUN BY A FRIEND OF MINE.

TWINKLE TRUST IS A REGISTERED CHARITY WORKING ABROAD TO CARE PRIMARILY FOR CATS WHO HAVE BEEN LEFT TO SUFFER ALONE.

LINK -- www.twinkletrust.org

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY SEVEN - SUNDAY 31st JULY

2011-07-31T18:28:00.001+01:00

UP 12.68pts FOR THE WEEK AFTER 5 DAYS

GALWAY SATURDAY RESULTS
14:25 -- Natural High   WON 4/9
16:00 -- Rock Critic   WON 10/11
16:30 -- Hit The Jackpot   WON 7/2

UP 14.54pts FOR THE WEEK AFTER 6 DAYS.

GALWAY SUNDAY ENTRIES

15:55 -- [15] El Toreros (USA)
16:55 -- [1] Force Of Habit
17:25 -- [5] Comedic Art (IRE) WON 13/8

UP 14.16pts AT THE CLOSE OF THE WEEK

ONCE AGAIN A WINNING WEEK, NOT AS HIGH AS I HAD EXPECTED BUT THE BOOKIES SEEM TO HAVE MADE NEARLY ALL OF HIS HORSES FAV THIS WEEK
HAVE A GOOD WEEK

DAISY

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY SIX - SATURDAY 30th JULY

2011-07-30T12:30:00.000+01:00

FRIDAY RESULTS

5:10 [12] Rainforest Magic WON 5/4
8:30 [1] Address Unknown WON 5/4

UP 12.68pts FOR THE WEEK AFTER 5 DAYS.

GALWAY SATURDAY ENTRIES

14:25 -- Natural High
15:30 -- Blue White Fire
16:00 -- Rock Critic
16:00 -- Northern Rocked
16:30 -- Hit The Jackpot
17:00 -- Reach The Stars (IRE)

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY FIVE - FRIDAY 29th JULY

2011-07-29T10:11:00.000+01:00

GALWAY THURSDAY RESULTS

1.50 -- DAFFERN SEAL WON 11/4
3.00 -- ROCK CRITIC WON 11/4
3.35 -- ANAM ALLTA WON 6/5
5.30 -- TEACH NUA WON 6/4

UP 13.18 pts FOR THE WEEK AFTER 4 DAYS.

GALWAY FRIDAY

5:10 -- [12] RAINFOREST MAGIC (IRE)
6:50 -- [16] HONEY OF A KITTEN (USA)
7:25 -- [2] HARANGUE (IRE)
8:00 -- [4] ALONG CAME CASEY (IRE)
8:30 -- [1] ADDRESS UNKNOWN

NICE TO SEE THE ANNUAL DERMOT WELD FESTIVAL IS STILL BRING IN THE MONEY

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY FOUR THURSDAY 28th JULY

2011-07-28T10:49:00.000+01:00

C/F UP 3.53pts for the week after 2 days.

GALWAY WEDNESDAY

3.00 - GALILEO'S CHOICE WON 8/13
6.00 - MAUNSELLS DUKE WON 11/2
7.10 - FONT OF WISDOM WON 3/10

UP 3.45pts TODAY

UP 6.98pts FOR THE WEEK AFTER 3 DAYS.

GALWAY THURSDAY

1.50 -- [8] DAFFERN SEAL
3.00 -- [4] ROCK CRITIC
3.35 -- [3] ANAM ALLTA
4.10 -- [6] ENDLESS INTRIGUE
4.50 -- [4] HIDDEN UNIVERSE
5.30 -- [8] TEACH NUA

GOOD LUCK TODAY
DAISY

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY THREE WEDNESDAY 27th JULY

2011-07-27T12:47:00.002+01:00

AFTER A SMALL LOSE ON DAY ONE WE COME UP WITH THREE WINNERS TO TAKE US INTO PROFIT ON DAY TWO.

RAINFOREST MAGIC WON 5/1

STUNNING VIEW WON 7/1

CATCH THE EYE WON 8/15

NOW UP 5.53 POINTS TO A 1PT LEVEL STAKE AT SP AFTER 2 DAYS

WED SELECTIONS

3.00 -- [6] GALILEO'S CHOICE
4.45 -- [11] MUTASHAREF
5.25 -- [3] MAJESTIC CONCORDE
6.00 -- [19] MAUNSELLS DUKE
6.35 -- [1] A WORD APART
7.10 -- [5] FONT OF WISDOM

MAUNSELLS DUKE IS FIRST RESERVE FOR THE 6.00 BUT SHOULD GET IN AS AT LEAST 1 NR SHOWN.

GOOD LUCK

DAISY

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY TWO TUESDAY 26th JULY

2011-07-25T19:53:00.001+01:00

JUST THE ONE WINNER ON DAY ONE AT 2/1 BUT EARLY DAYS AND WE'LL TAKE THESE FOR TUESDAY TO SEE IF WE CAN GET THE MONEY BACK

Down 3pts after 1 day

5.05 -- [6] SUBLIME TALENT
5.35 -- [2] PRINCE ERIK
6.10 -- [8] RAINFOREST MAGIC
6.45 -- [8] STUNNING VIEW
7.15 -- [3] MAHAAZEN
7.45 -- [4] LEGENDARY LAD
8.15 -- [5] CATCH THE EYE

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

GALWAY FESTIVAL DAY ONE MONDAY 25TH JULY

2011-07-24T16:52:00.000+01:00

OPENING DAY OF THE GALWAY FESTIVAL AND OUR INTENTION IS TO FOLLOW THE FORTUNES OF DERMOT WELD DURING THIS WEEK

MONDAY'S RUNNERS

5.05 -- [5] SULWAAN
5.35 -- [4] FORCE OF HABIT
6.10 -- [8] RIVIERA POET
6.45 -- [6] NATURAL HIGH
7.15 -- [2] ACOUSTIC CHEER
7.45 -- [9] HILL OF CONTENT

WELL CHECK THE RESULTS TOMORROW AS WELL AS SHOWING TUESDAYS SELECTIONS. STAY WITH US ALL WEEK.

DAISY

STATE OF ORIGIN 3 ... The Result

2011-07-09T13:57:00.000+01:00

QUEENSLAND 34 bt NSW 24

The maroons win yet another Origin series 2-1 after taking the final game by 10 points.

BACK AND LAY DAY 32 -- SATURDAY 9th JULY 2011

2011-07-09T13:45:00.001+01:00

NAP -- DELEGATOR
3.35 NEWMARKET

17 go to post for the Group 1 Darley July Cup and it's our hope that the rain stays away for DELEGATOR [NAP] to take his chance.

Godolphin brought him back from stud duties to go sprinting and it paid off at York in a Group 2 and only the weather has prevented us from seeing him win again.

LAY -- DONCASTER ROVER
4.35 CHESTER

Respected around this track DONCASTER ROVER is well fancied but a high draw (9) and doubts about the 7f trip means he's a lay for us today.

MAKE A NOTE OF THIS DAY ...

2011-06-27T20:33:00.002+01:00

FOR THIS DAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIVES

MAKE A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER, CHOOSE LIFE.

STATE OF ORIGIN 3 ... The Decider

2011-06-26T13:51:00.000+01:00

6th July 2011
@ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

FINAL GAME OF 2011, THE SCORES STAND AT 1-1 SO A FULL HOUSE GUARANTEED FOR THIS DECIDING GAME.

ROYAL ASCOT 2011 - DAY 5 SATURDAY

2011-06-17T16:51:00.006+01:00

SATURDAY

FIRST UP AN APOLOGY THAT I WAS UNABLE TO GET FRIDAYS MESSAGE UP HERE, YOU DIDN'T MISS MUCH THOUGH THE NAP WOULD HAVE BEEN WORLD DOMINATION WHO WAS WELL BEAT, THE LAY WAS GREEN DESTINY WHO ALSO LOST AT 6/4F BUT WE CAN'T CREDIT THAT ONE NOW.

!! UPDATE !!

NAP -- OVERTURN 5.35 ROYAL ASCOT

LAY -- MAYBE 2.30 ROYAL ASCOT

THANKS
DAISY

ROYAL ASCOT 2011 - DAY 3 THURSDAY

2011-06-15T20:24:00.001+01:00

THURSDAY

NAP -- 3.45 FAME AND GLORY
Has been prepared to follow in the mighty YEATS footsteps and has plenty of class at distances up to 1m 6f, so we expect his class to help him get the trip off a decent pace. Doesn't look an exceptional renewal, with plenty of the usual suspects GEORDIELAND, KASBAH BLISS and BLUE BAJAN.

Of the rest it's possible DUNCAN has more to offer over this trip, but it's the O'Brien horse we put our faith in.

LAY -- 5.00 MARKSMANSHIP
Big step up from winning a Curragh maiden into this Group 3 and with so many other decent horses here like TAZAHUM who at least steps up from a listed race.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

ROYAL ASCOT 2011 - DAY 2 WEDNESDAY

2011-06-15T12:31:00.001+01:00

WEDNESDAY

NAP -- 5.00 SHUMOOS

Held in high esteem by trainer and connections, and the form has been boosted by the victory on Tuesday of FREDERICK ENGELS in the Windsor Castle Stakes.

LAY -- 2.30 FURY

We'll know our fate early on day two with the Lay as we set about getting FURY beaten over 7f. 5th to the flying Frankel in the 2000 Guineas but beaten 18l in all, and had to make way again at Epsom over a mile. A dual winner over 7f as a 2yo but you would have expected some improvement for the step up and as that hasn't really come yet I would want to LAY at 3/1.

GOOD LUCK

DAISY

ROYAL ASCOT 2011 - DAY 1 TUESDAY

2011-06-13T20:41:00.000+01:00

TUESDAY

NAP - 2.30 GOLDIKOVA
Strongly fancied to take care of Canford Cliffs, this multiple Group 1 winner worldwide is an amazing price to win here.

LAY - 5.00 JUNIOR
Up 10lbs from last years win, but was allowed to dominate the field that day and unlikely to catch them out twice. Respected but with decent opposition getting weight all round has to be opposed this time.

Good luck
DAISY

STATE OF ORIGIN 2

2011-06-11T14:34:00.001+01:00

GAME 2 IN THIS SEASON'S RENEWAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 15th AT THE ANZ STADIUM NSW, WITH QUEENSLAND HOLDING A 1-0 LEAD IN THE 3 MATCH SERIES.

Origin II Result: New South Wales: 18 Queensland: 8

New South Wales won the second game of the State of Origin 2011 to keep the series alive going into the third game. Two tries in the second-half to the Blues sealed the game as Queensland were unable to make an impact later into the game.

The game opened with early points to Queensland, a penalty to the Maroons allowing Thurston to kick a penalty goal for Queensland to grab a two point lead.

Shortly after with the Blues on attack a penalty gave Jamie Soward a shot at goal, which dampened a strong push by New South Wales. Soward hit the post to keep Queensland with a two point advantage.

Cameron Smith then made New South Wales pay, barging over from dummy-half for a soft try after twenty-five minutes, to give Queensland a handy 8-0 lead over the Blues.

Luke Lewis then scored for New South Wales from a Mitchell Pearce kick to get the Blues on the board after twenty-eight minutes, and Jamie Soward converted from far on the left touchline to get the game back to within two points.

However, neither team could get the ball over the line, and the teams went into half-time with New South Wales trailing Queensland by two.

After half-time, Queensland mistakes handed New South Wales the ball, and off a repeat set New South Wales attacked the line with an over-the-top pass from Mitchell Pearce finding winger Will Hopoate, who stretched out brilliantly to touch the ball down for a try with just millimetres to spare.

Soward converted another tough goal and the Blues were up 12-8 with half an hour on the clock.

The game continued to flow back and forth, but New South Wales were let off the hook by the Queensland side which made errors on key plays.

The Blues then sealed the game with just three minutes to go, Jamie Soward making a half-break to pop a ball to a steaming Anthony Minichello who hit the line to score a try on his return game in a strong performance by the fullback.

Soward converted his only easy shot on goal to give the Blues a ten point lead with not enough time on the clock for the Maroons to consider a comeback.

The Origin series moves to Queensland for the final game on July 6th at an already sold-out Suncorp Stadium. The Blues will be buoyed by the win, but will face a tougher task on Queensland home soil.

Man of the match -- NSW Captain Paul Gallen

STATE OF ORIGIN 1

2011-06-11T14:11:00.000+01:00

Queensland have edged closer to a sixth straight State of Origin series win after overcoming New South Wales 16-12 in a thrilling series opener at Suncorp Stadium.

The Blues fought back from 10-nil down to lead 12-10 with ten minutes left on the clock before Billy Slater scored the winner with seven minutes to go.

The Maroons dominated early, with tries to Johnathan Thurston and Jharal Yow Yeh earning a 10-point lead against a determined Blues defence.

Second-half tries to Mitchell Pearce and Michael Jennings raised hopes of a memorable victory for NSW before Thurston and Darren Lockyer combined to set up Slater for a memorable win.

BACK IN THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2011-05-24T10:16:00.002+01:00

2011-05-22T18:06:00.001+01:00

TAKEN FROM THE WIMBLEDON OFFICIAL WEBSITE

For fans who like to plan ahead, here are a few dates to make a note of:

16 June Carling Cup first round draw
17 June League fixtures released at 9.00 am

9 July Probable date of first pre-season friendly

6 August First game of the league season
w/b 8 August Carling Cup first round

For a fuller list of key dates, click on key dates and scroll down to 2011-12.

AFC WIMBLEDON BACK IN THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2011-05-22T18:02:00.000+01:00

"NINE YEARS, IT ONLY TOOK NINE YEARS .... "

THAT WAS THE CHANT FROM THE DONS FAITHFUL SHORTLY AFTER CAPTAIN FANTASTIC DANNY KEDWELL SCORED THE DECISIVE PENALTY TO SEND WIMBLEDON INTO LEAGUE 2 (DIVISION 4 IN OLD MONEY)

YES WE ARE BACK. REFORMED IN 2002 AFTER A TRAVESTY OF A DECISION BY THE FA AND THE SUBSEQUENT RELOCATION OF OUR LEAGUE PLACE TO MILTON KEYNES WIMBLEDON AND IT'S FANS HAVE SHOWN THE FA AND INDEED THE WORLD HOW FOOTBALL SHOULD BE RUN, BUILD FROM THE LOWEST LEAGUE, BELIEVE IN YOUR GOALS, AND YOU CAN RISE UP THROUGH THE SYSTEM LEGALLY AND GAIN A LEAGUE PLACE THE CORRECT WAY. HARD WORK AND AMAZING FANS.

ARISE SIR TERRY BROWN

AFC WIMBLEDON 6 - FLEETWOOD TOWN 1 (8-1 on aggregate)

2011-05-11T22:24:00.000+01:00

A FANTASTIC GAME TONIGHT AT KINGSMEADOW SEE'S THE MIGHTY DONS RUN OUT COMFORTABLE 6-1 WINNERS ON THE NIGHT AND NOW GO ON TO MEET LUTON TOWN IN THE FINAL TO BE HELD AT CITY OF MANCHESTER STADIUM ON SATURDAY 21st MAY.

THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE 1988 FA CUP SEMI FINAL AND WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DONS THAT YEAR.

WELL DONE TO TERRY AND THE BOYS GETTING US TO A MAJOR FINAL AND JUST 90 MINS AWAY FROM A RETURN TO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

AFC WIMBLEDON 4 EVER

DONS HALF WAY TO THE FINAL 2-0 VS FLEETWOOD

2011-05-06T22:46:00.000+01:00

TONIGHT THE WIMBLEDON REBORN FROM THE FA DECISION TO RELOCATE A COMMUNITIES TEAM UP THE M1 (BOOOOO) TOOK A FURTHER STEP TOWARDS ANOTHER RETURN TO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE BY BEATING FLEETWOOD TOWN 2-0 IN THE AWAY LEG OF THEIR TWO LEGGED SEMI FINAL PLAY OFF.

NOW OF COURSE THERE'S 90 MINS TO PLAY AT HOME BUT THE MANNER OF THIS WIN (FLEETWOOD HAD ABOUT 2 SHOTS, SUPERBLY SAVED BY SEB BROWN) AND OUR HOME FORM MUST MAKE US AS SHORT PRICE FAV AS LUTON ARE TO PROGRESS AGAINST WREXHAM. (Luton lead 3-0)

SUCCESS FOR BOTH TEAMS WOULD GIVE US A REPEAT OF THE 1988 FA CUP SEMI FINAL HELD AT WHITE HART LANE. THIS TIME ROUND THOUGH THE FINAL WILL BE HOSTED BY CITY OF MANCHESTER STADIUM AS APPARANTLY THERE'S ANOTHER SMALLER GAME ON AT WEMBLEY THIS YEAR ... FC BARCELONA (never heard of them) against somoene. ....

SO COME ON YOU DONS, DO A PROFESSIONAL JOB NEXT WED 11th AND WE'RE JUST 90 MINS FROM A RETURN TO THE LEAGUE

AFC WIMBLEDON
"NOT IN THE WIDER INTERESTS OF FOOTBALL"? My Arse.

So that's all over ...

2011-05-02T18:36:00.000+01:00

So much for the week off, didn't really turn out well

Happy to be going back to work really. Sad but true.

Have a good week, shall try and get back to the racing updates later this week.

DAISY

30 APRIL 1969 -- 30 APRIL 2011

2011-04-30T21:00:00.000+01:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ME

BACK AND LAY DAY 31 -- TUESDAY 19th APRIL 2011

2011-04-18T20:58:00.000+01:00

TUESDAY

NAP
PRINCE FREDDIE [2.40 PONTEFRACT]
Was ahead of another opponent here (BESTWECAN) recently at Beverley and should confirm those positions again. Should make a bold bid to go one better here today on similar going over a trip that should suit.

LAY
MAJURO [4.30 SOUTHWELL]
Wins come in lower classes and top weighted in handicap should put a stop to another success. Plus his only win here was 3 years ago over a mile (7f today) so while he should run well and place on the cards, others are preferred in the handicap.

GOOD LUCK TODAY
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 30 -- THURSDAY 14th APRIL 2011

2011-04-13T21:10:00.001+01:00

THURSDAY

NAP
AIR TRAFFIC [2.25 NEWMARKET]
Massively competitive race this Wood Ditton (as always) will produce loads of winners in time and Henry Cecil's Air Traffic is well bred and has all the fancy entries it's easy to take his word that he's well fancied this year.

LAY
TOGETHER [3.00 NEWMARKET]
While I do respect horses that O'Brien sends across this one has been beaten regularly and so far this season several of his have needed their first outing. So on the basis that it's too short in the market and has loads of decent challenges so I'll lay it.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 29 -- TUESDAY 12th APRIL 2011

2011-04-11T20:23:00.000+01:00

TUESDAY

NAP
PRAXIOS [4.20 WOLVES]
Half brother to Prevsis should find this step up in trip to his liking and having finished runner up here before little issues regarding the surface.

LAY
I CONFESS [2.50 WOLVES]
Very tricky small seller where every runner appears to have something over the other and on that basis intend opposing a short priced I CONFESS who will have a lot to do to stop the 3yo CAPTAIN LOUI from turning him over at these weights.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 28 -- MONDAY 11th APRIL 2011

2011-04-10T21:28:00.000+01:00

MONDAY
OFF TO WINDSOR FOR THE EVENING

NAP
LORD OF THE SHADOWS [5.30 WINDSOR]
Ran green on debut just run out of it in the end, deserves to improve for that experience and strongly fancied here, Richard Hughes taking the ride.

Does this mean that the highly publicised announcement that Richard Hannon planned to boycott the meeting because of prize money has been resolved?

LAY
IZZI TOP [6.35 WINDSOR]
Paper favourite on the back of one 2yo run at Doncaster which was good form but anything can happen in the meantime and a few of Gosden's have seemed to need a run. Combination of track, layoff, form and price of 2/1 too short.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 27 -- SAT 9th APRIL GRAND NATIONAL DAY

2011-04-09T11:53:00.003+01:00

SATURDAY

NAP
PEDDLARS CROSS [2.50 AINTREE]

LAY
CUE CARD [1.45 AINTREE]

With a lot of action happening today it's just the selections, more info on my other sites.

DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 26 -- MONDAY 4th APRIL 2011

2011-04-03T20:13:00.000+01:00

MONDAY -- WINDSOR

NAP
CAPTAIN SHARPE [3.10 WINDSOR]
HAS A LOT IN HIS FAV, RECENT RUN A PLUS AND SMALL FIELD IDEAL. LOOKS BEST OPTION AT THE WEIGHTS IN THIS CLAIMER

LAY
KINGSDINE [3.40 WINDSOR]
Was running well up to middle of last year, not been since for a while which is unusual given his form and 10lb more on his back now. Lay given likely need for a run first then get on again for the rest of the campaign.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 25 -- SUNDAY 27th MARCH 2011

2011-03-27T14:54:00.000+01:00

SUNDAY
Couple of winners for us yesterday, 100/30 and 2/1 shame the second one was the lay but we still show a profit on the day and that's the main thing here.

Onto Sunday now then I am away in Dublin for a week...

NAP
CHOUMAKER [3.25 WINCANTON]
David Pipe saddles the fav in CHOUMAKER [NAP] who has a win here on his latest start and 4 wins from his last 6 runs. The drop back a couple of furlongs shouldn't be a problem and all points to another win.

LAY
THAT'LL DO [3.55 WINCANTON]
7 runners once more, no EW options really today here, THAT'LL DO will no doubt be enough for a lot of casual punters but the use of a 10lb claimer is a big off putting signal to me and I'll lay that instead with PAINT THE CLOUDS / FIRE AND RAIN running for me instead.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 24 -- SATURDAY 26th MARCH 2011

2011-03-26T14:06:00.000Z

SATURDAY

NAP
BEAUBRAV [4.45 LINGFIELD]
Has really good form on the surface and improved for the step up from 1m 2f.

Sometimes has trouble at the start, but even then won going away so looks the best option in a decent field.

LAY
KATMAI RIVER [3.35 KEMPTON PARK]
Won at Wolves and up 4lb, combination of surface, track and weight make this a lay today here.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

APOLOGIES

2011-03-20T23:28:00.000Z

HI

HAD A GREAT DAY DOWN AT CHELTENHAM ON FRIDAY, WELL DONE TO ALL INVOLVED AND SUPERB WIN FOR SAM ON LONG RUN

NOT BEEN ABLE TO UPDATE SINCE THURSDAY, FEW PROBLEMS AT HOME AND IT'S VERY LIKELY THAT WE'LL REMAIN OFF TILL THE WEEKEND.

ENJOY YOUR WEEK THOUGH

DAISY

We're you watching ...

2011-03-17T18:50:00.000Z

Hope you were on our winner today, even though Big Bucks scooted in to foil our lay at 10/11F little damage inflicted with AP McCoy landing the Ryanair Chase at 6/1.

Update for Friday here soon

Such a good day today, can't wait for the Gold Cup now.

DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 23 -- THURSDAY 17th MARCH 2011

2011-03-16T20:47:00.000Z

SORRY MISSED WEDNESDAYS UPDATE
BUT JUST AS WELL AS IT WAS AN AWFUL DAY HERE.

NEVER MIND, WITH FRIDAY APPROACHING IT'S THE STAYERS HURDLE ON THURSDAY (NO I REFUSE TO CALL IT THE WORLD HURDLE, WHAT'S THAT ABOUT).

THURSDAY

NAP
ALBERTAS RUN [2.40 CHELTENHAM]
Comes alive at this time of year, and last years winner still has a fair bit going for him with AP McCoy up.

With their yard in top form too have a bit EW on QUEIROS BLEU in the 2.05 at 28/1 or higher.

LAY
BIG BUCKS [3.20 CHELTENHAM]
Ok it's a tall order but has to be beaten one day in this much like the mighty Baracouda before him I think there is enough in the challenge of MOURAD, GRANDS CRUS and others.

No French challenge this year either, the likes of Kasbah Bliss making more on the flat these days in the staying events worldwide (currently in Dubai for the world cup meeting).

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 22 -- TUESDAY 15th MARCH 2011

2011-03-14T19:48:00.000Z

TUESDAY

WELL MONDAY WENT WELL AND WE'VE GOT A FEW QUID ALREADY FOR THE WEEK AHEAD, HE'RE WE GO FOR TUESDAY ... HAVE A GREAT WEEK.

NAP
PEDDLERS CROSS [3.20 CHELTENHAM]
Unbeaten to date in 8 races and looks every inch a champion in the making having disposed of Binocular at Newcastle in the fighting fifth on route to this.

Has strong opposition again with Menorah and Hurricane Fly at the top of the market but I've been backing this for a while now and not seeing any reason to reject him now.

LAY
L'AMI [4.00 CHELTENHAM]
Talented chaser but not getting younger and while experienced over this unique course there are plenty of dangers with as much potential to rival him. Has to be a lay at 5/1 or less.

DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 21 - MONDAY 14th MARCH 2011

2011-03-13T19:58:00.000Z

MONDAY

NAP
REMEMBER NOW [4.10 STRATFORD]
Half brother to the reining champion hurdler Binocular and slowly get the hang of things over hurdles. Was pulled out of a recent race and should give AP McCoy a nice ride before all the serious action tomorrow (even if he's not going to follow up with Binocular now).

LAY
QUETZAL [2.30 PLUMPTON]
Making their debut over fences here so best watched esp as made 13/8F in a race that admittedly won't take much winning. Too short in the market for me and a lay on the basis that the experience will bring them on so expecting the trainer to have left something to work on back home.

GOOD LUCK THIS WEEK
BUSY ONE WITH CHELTENHAM TO ENJOY

DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 20 - WED 9th MARCH 2011

2011-03-09T14:12:00.000Z

GOOD DAY
SADLY THERE APPEARS TO BE ISSUES WITH THE ADRIAN MASSEY RATINGS SITE AND IT'S DOWN INCLUDING THE POPULAR FORUM. HOPEFULLY IT'S IN HAND AND BEING DEALT WITH

SELECTIONS ONLY FOR WED;

BACK
FOG CUTTER [3.40 LINGFIELD PARK]

LAY
STONEACRE GARETH [3.10 LINGFIELD PARK]

ONLY A QUICK UPDATE TODAY
HOPING THAT THE ADRIAN MASSEY SITE COMES BACK TO US SOON

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 19 - TUE 8th MAR 2011

2011-03-07T18:27:00.000Z

DAY 19 TUESDAY

NAP
AZTEC TREASURE [4.00 EXETER]
Won readily last time out appeared to have plenty more if needed so with McCoy in good form as Cheltenham approaches this is expected to go in again here for his boss.

LAY
STOLEN THUNDER [4.30 EXETER]
Pulled up having won on first outing doesn't look great so early in a career, has to be opposed with other previous winners in the line up. Silver Accord the pick.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

Cracking results now, we're on fire....

2011-03-01T20:58:00.000Z

THE NAP
-- KAHFRE WON 7/1

followed up by;
THE LAY
-- YORK GLORY BEATEN AT 1/2 !!

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FULL TIME RETURN OF THE FLAT SEASON WHEN THE SERIOUS WAGERS GO DOWN, OK CHELTENHAM IS ON SOON BUT THAT AND AINTREE ASIDE THE FLAT GAME IS FAR SUPERIOR TO THE SLOW COACHES OVER JUMPS.

MORE WINNERS SOON
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 18 - TUE 1st MAR 2011

2011-02-28T21:25:00.000Z

TUESDAY

NAP
KAHFRE [3.10 LINGFIELD PARK]
Winner for the yard over hurdles and a course winner too on the flat, looks well treated on last run over this 2m trip. Yard do well here and David Probert an excellent booking.

LAY
YORK GLORY [4.55 LINGFIELD PARK]
Once raced and ran a wide race throughout having no chance in the final straight when sent off favorite finishing 3rd of 9 here.

BEST WISHES
DAISY

HRM OPEN DAY SAT 19th FEB

2011-02-26T17:58:00.000Z

SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2011
HILLINGDON RAILWAY MODELLERS OPEN DAY
@ Yiewsley Baptist ChurchColham Avenue, Yiewsley, Middx UB7 8HF
[info@yiewsleybaptist.co.uk]

Attended the first of this years open days and while most of the regular members were in attendance it doesn't appear to have brought in any "new" faces yet. Though the OO was also up and that seemed quite busy which is a good sign as I still believe that is their best opportunity to swell numbers as necessary to keep the costs covered. This will allow the O Gauge side to keep going in the short term.

The O gauge layout was up, a few pictures here though not a lot running ... I believe the best business was done by the tea and bacon roll service (which I can confirm was excellent value).

Visit my site www.bigtedonline.com and find more photo's and video clips from the event, includes a most interesting item called a "Shay" used on the logging railroads of North America, uniquely driven by a corkscrew driveshaft it looked amazing close up.

Had to leave early, but lets see how things change between now and the next open day due in April.

REGULAR MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 7PM

NEXT OPEN DAY SATURDAY 16th APRIL 2011

BACK AND LAY DAY 17 - FRI 25th FEB 2011

2011-02-24T19:21:00.000Z

FRIDAY

NAP
DIAMOND BROOK [4.35 SANDOWN PARK]
Lightly raced and should improve for the step up in trip here, the opposition doesn't have a lot of strength in depth so 5/1 looks an ew steal but we'll go in for the win.

LAY
PEPE SIMO [3.25 SANDOWN PARK]
Only 3 runners, so opposing the fav is a bit of a risk, but both opponents are from top yards and come with winning form. Dan Breen is a strong front runner and might be hard to peg back up the stiff finish here, Giorgio Quercus made up for his debut fall and will also challenge the fav.

BEST WISHES
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 16 - WED 23rd FEB 2011

2011-02-22T21:50:00.000Z

WEDNESDAY

NAP
WOGAN [3.40 DONCASTER]
Ultra consistent and well up to winning again in this "Veteran's" contest. Won twice here and for an 11yo actually doesn't have that much millage on the clock.

LAY
BESHABAR [2.35 DONCASTER]
Made several mistakes before finally coming down last time out, is priced at Evens to win this and at that price has to be opposed. I'm a Cool Mission backer personally.

BEST WISHES
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 15 - TUES 22nd FEB 2011

2011-02-21T21:04:00.000Z

TUESDAY

NAP
LA ESTRELLA [1.50 SOUTHWELL]
Is unbeaten on this course and having won again last week is taken to go in again and score the hat-trick in the opener, with the field having plenty of holes in their form and only THE OIL MAGNATE appearing to have a worthwhile chance.

LAY
KUMMEL EXCESS[2.50 SOUTHWELL]
Has been well beaten in both starts this term and no reason to see why fav even on favourable terms in this seller. 2/1 def max lay.

BEST WISHES
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 14 - SAT 19th FEB 2011

2011-02-19T11:47:00.000Z

SATURDAY

NAP
RIVERSIDE THEATRE [3.00 ASCOT]
2nd in the King George where they raced him to get the trip not to win, has avoided the AON Chase to wait for this. Has Pride Of Dulcote to beat but not sure how his form adds up as it's based on the beating of Punchestowns in the fog and that one has been well beat since.

LAY
SPRINTER SACRE [4.05 ASCOT]
Winner of three from four starts, deserves to be odds on here again but will do well to give a stone in weight to POLISKY assuming Paul Nicholls has this all tuned up and ready to go.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

MAKING THE BEST OF A JOB ... PART TWO

2011-02-17T18:55:00.000Z

PART II

6 Blow off some steam.
Most people have an activity that helps them unwind and get rid of tension. Go for a run after work, go swimming on your lunch hour, or take a nice long walk. Put this activity on your schedule so you will have something to look forward to every day.

7 Maintain your performance.
It is important to continue to do your work and do it well, regardless of your current situation. Set personal performance goals. Then use the accomplishments in future interviews.

8 Treat yourself.
To make up for your office misery, find little ways of treating yourself. Buy a good book to read. Treat yourself to ice cream. Buy some flowers. Shop for a new interview suit. Plan your next vacation. Find out what makes you feel better inside, no matter what is going on outside.

9 Keep your bridges intact.
It really is a small world, and you never know when you will run into co-workers from your past. Don't burn any bridges at your company because you are unhappy. Maintain your contacts and keep your relationships positive. You might just need a reference or a good word from one of your colleagues in the future.

10 Realise that this too shall pass.
Right now, it might seem like you will be stuck in this job forever. Keep your chin up and remind yourself that you are in charge of your destiny. Search internal postings for new positions. Start your search for a new job externally.

MAKING THE BEST OF A JOB ... PART ONE

2011-02-16T18:00:00.000Z

1 Do one thing each day to help you reach your goals.
You don't need to cross all your goals off your list every day, but you can chip away daily. When you get up in the morning, set a daily objective for yourself and make sure you achieve it. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and keep you feeling good about your progress.

2 Set weekly goals for yourself.
Sometimes it is easier to make it to 5 o'clock when you can keep your eye on the prize. Even if you hate your job now, there is something out there that will make you happy. Set weekly goals to help you find that golden opportunity. One week you might strive to send out five CVs or attend one networking event. Setting these goals will give you something to work toward.

3 Develop a positive morning ritual.
Going into a job you hate will be worse if you get to the office feeling rushed, stressed and frazzled. Set aside some moments of solitude each morning. Treat yourself to a latte, get up early enough to read the paper, or just set your alarm to play upbeat music when you wake up. Improving your mornings can do wonders for the rest of your day.

4 Create a diversion for yourself in the office.
Does being in your office make you yearn for the outdoors? Are the incessant ringing phones driving you batty? Do something to brighten your mood while you're at work. Take in a tropical picture and use it as your screensaver. Buy yourself a "joke of the day" desk calendar. Plug headphones into your computer or bring your iPod to work. Go out for lunch.

5 Develop your skills.
Hating your job doesn't mean you can't learn new skills. Use your time to make yourself a better candidate down the road. If your company offers training courses, take advantage of them. Use downtime to learn something new on your computer. Pick up a management development book and read it at lunch. Turn this job into an opportunity for self-improvement.

BACK AND LAY DAY 13 - WED 16th FEB 2011

2011-02-15T20:21:00.000Z

WEDNESDAY

NAP
SCARY MOVIE [3.00 LINGFIELD PARK]
Winner of a similar seller over course and distance in January faces little competition on the form book here with only ERINJAY likely to trouble IF getting home over 2f further than his usual trip.

LAY
EDE'S DOT COM [5.00 LINGFIELD PARK]
On a hat-trick but up in class and decent opposition here so looking to lay around 5/2 > 3/1 or thereabouts.

BEST WISHES
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 12 - TUES 15th FEB 2011

2011-02-14T20:48:00.000Z

TUESDAY

NAP
THORNTON ALICE [2.40 NEWCASTLE]
Runner up over CD last time and that winner has gone on to win again so the form looks good and it's time for the mare to break her duck.

LAY
MR MUDDLE [4.00 FOLKESTONE]
Beaten at odds on by a lowly rated type so run of 2nds not likely to be improved again today. Still being put up as 2nd Fav so easily laid today.

BEST WISHES
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 11 - MON 14th FEB 2011

2011-02-13T19:12:00.000Z

MONDAY

NAP
REMEMBER NOW [3.00 PLUMPTON]
Half brother to champion hurdler Binocular is beginning to get his act together over hurdles and can continue his improvement with a victory here under AP McCoy.

LAY
PRINCE DU SEUIL [3.30 PLUMPTON]
Looks one paced on recent runs and much to fear from LUPANAR and FRONTIER SPIRIT here so max lay.

BEST WISHES

DAISY

NEWBURY SATURDAY 12th

2011-02-12T15:13:00.000Z

WELL QUITE THE MOST DISTRESSING SCENE I'VE SEEN AT RACING FOR SOME YEARS, TWO HORSES DIED IN FRONT OF US, OTHERS CLEARLY DISTURBED BY SOMETHING AT THE TIME WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT, AND RACING REALLY AN AFTERTHOUGHT AS A RESULT

RACE DELAYED AND WON BY AL FEROF 1/4F BUT FRANKLY THE RESULT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER IN THE OVERALL SCHEME OF THINGS.

UPDATE>>
GOOD RACING HAS BEEN CALLED OFF SHAME IT TOOK THEM AN HOUR LONGER THAN NECESSARY TO MAKE THE OBVIOUS CALL, NO DOUBT WITH ONE RACE RUN THEY'LL CLAIM NO REFUNDS ARE DUE. HOPE THEY FIND THE REAL CAUSE FOR THE DEATHS OF TWO HORSES AND THE DISTRESS TO MANY MORE, SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE SACKED FOR THE DECISION TO RACE THOUGH AS I SAW MANY PEOPLE DISTRESSED INCLUDING ONE FAMILY WHO I SPOKE TO AND WERE MAKING THEIR FIRST (AND PROBABLY LAST) TRIP TO THE COURSE.

BACK AND LAY DAY 10 - SAT12th FEB 2011

2011-02-12T14:20:00.000Z

SAT

NAP
FRENCH OPERA [3.00 NEWBURY]

Though FRENCH OPERA [NAP] was well beaten on his seasonal debut in a race where CORNAS and TCHICO POLOS finished 1-2. With that behind him should go much closer here on revised terms too.

A multiple winner last year FRENCH OPERA gets our NAP vote for this weekend

LAY
TARABLAZE [4.10 NEWBURY]
Amazing for such a good card to find a 3 runner novice chase here, where JOKERS LEGACY having fallen on his chase debut becoming the outsider of the trio (and therefore MUST be backed). This looks a simple task on paper for AITEEN THIRTYTHREE to notch up a hat-trick, seeing off TARABLAZE who just about got home at short odds himself at Exeter so it's Tarablaze who is our LAY for today.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 9 - THUR 10th FEB 2011

2011-02-09T21:24:00.002Z

THUR

NAP

SIX WIVES [2.20 SOUTHWELL]
Looks a better option than the other last time out winners, Sloop Johnb won 3 claimers and this handicap looks a different story again. Sleepy Blue Ocean comes off worse at the weights too.

LAY
BONNIE PRINCE BLUE [3.20 SOUTHWELL]
This 6f claimer might come down to the trio of Bonnie Prince Blue, Punching and Ingleby Arch. The last named is my selection here having won here 7 times and looks to have favourable terms.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 8 - TUES 8th FEB 2011

2011-02-07T21:10:00.000Z

DETAILS FOR TUESDAY

NAP
SILVER ROGUE [3.05 MARKET RASEN]

A FLAT WINNER IN FRANCE, HAS BEEN PLACED IN RACES OF 2M AND LOOKS SUITED TO A STEP UP IN TRIP HERE. DOESN'T REALLY HAVE A LOT TO BEAT AND KEEN TO TAKE THE 4/1 OR BETTER IF AVAILABLE.

LAY
THE KNOXS [2.55 SEDGEFIELD]

2 FALLS IN LAST 2 STARTS DOESN'T BODE WELL AND YOUNG CHASERS AT 13/8F MAKE LITTLE APPEAL UNTIL THEY GOT THEIR GAME TOGETHER, I THINK THE YARD WILL BE KEEN TO GET HIM TO COMPLETE SO MIGHT PLACE BUT THE WIN I WILL OPPOSE TODAY.

CHEERS
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 7 - SUN 23rd JAN 2011

2011-01-22T22:28:00.000Z

NAP
SHARED MOMENT [4.45 KEMPTON PARK]

Small field again for the finale, but should pay to wait and get on recent winner SHARED MOMENT who won that race a shade cosily than reported as was clear in the final furlong so this time Chris [Catlin] might play his hand a little later.

AVONROSE and SONG TO THE MOON are closely weighted but the latter could do little after losing a lot of distance at the start, if getting away better today could go better and is the forecast option for us

LAY
PERLACHY [2.40 KEMPTON PARK]
Has winning form over at Wolves so might find this change of direction something to overcome.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 6 - SAT 22nd JAN 2011

2011-01-21T18:52:00.001Z

OFF TO ASCOT ON THE WEEKEND

NAP
PLENTY POCKET [1.15 ASCOT]

A nice race for a newcomer to come and take advantage of the 10lb weight concession from likely odds on fav GRANDOUET, and the selection we go with is PLENTY POCKET [NAP] owned by Kauto Star's Clive Swift.

A winner at Longchamp on the flat as a 3yo clearly well regarded and looks good value against the fav.

LAY
CAROLE'S LEGACY [1.50 ASCOT]
Has been a model of consistency over hurdles and fences but has never raced here to date and 3m looks a bit far under top weight so we'll look elsewhere. Laid at 11/8 this morning, fancy Sparky May to upset.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 5 -- MON JAN 17th 2011

2011-01-16T17:12:00.000Z

HI
HAVE BEEN AWAY FOR THE PAST WEEK BUT BACK AND RARING TO GO NOW

NAP
LADY HIGHT [3.00 FAKENHAM]
Gets all the allowances from the other fancied horse (Mr Jay Dee in particular) and looks set for a win over hurdles under champion jockey AP McCoy.

LAY
RANJOBAIE [1.40 PLUMPTON]
Jumped poorly latest and looks better on faster ground, opposed in small field with HAVE YOU SEEN ME preferred.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 4 -- JAN 10th 2011

2011-01-09T20:06:00.000Z

WE ARE AWAY TO DUBLIN THIS WEEK BUT A QUICK UPDATE FOR MONDAY AND A CHANCE TO SCORE SOME POINTS BACK AFTER A SHAKY START TO 2011.

NAP
MRS MOGG [4.05 WOLVES]

LAY
CHINA SKY [2.45 TAUNTON]

GOOD LUCK
HAVE A GREAT WEEK
WE'LL BE BACK FOR FRIDAY
DAISY

BACK AND LAY DAY 3 -- JAN 3rd 2011

2011-01-03T12:02:00.001Z

JAN 3

NAP
FLEUR DE VASSY [1.10 LINGFIELD]
Small field helps, returning to form on prospect of recent run at Plumpton and should appreciate the trip more than likely fav PETE THE FEAT.

Late Non Runner.

LAY
MORNING SUPREME [3.15 CORK]

Tricky to go in opposing a Willie Mullins odds on shot, but having failed to complete in a similar race and with the yard seeing some of their other inmates failing to fire has to be opposed at the odds today.

In fact has most to fear from stablemate KILLULTAGH QUEEN.

MS Won 4/6F ... small loss at odds on, will be other days.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK ONE, LAY ONE -- JAN 2nd 2011

2011-01-02T11:27:00.011Z

JAN 2

NAP
MASTER OVERSEER [2.10 PLUMPTON]
Pipe yard in good form of late and he prepares his horses for these "nationals" so it's no surprise he sends this for the Sussex National, unbeaten in 3 starts last year, including a win here. 2nd 9/2

LAY
RUPERT LAMB [12.50 AYR]
Opposing the 11/8F in this maiden contest, with the likes of FORTUNI and LADY BLUESKY more than a match here today in a large field where anything can happen.
LOST 2nd 10/11.

Better day

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

BACK ONE, LAY ONE -- JAN 1st 2011.

2011-01-01T10:04:00.001Z

JAN 1

NAP
SWAY [2.00 CHELTENHAM]
Take the 6/1 generally available. Novice chase, selection on the upgrade and receiving plenty of weight from opponents, will stay, improving, big chance today. 6th 11/2

LAY
BOB LINGO [3.15 FAIRYHOUSE [IRE]]
Fallen in 2 from 4 starts over fences so opposed again on that basis, can put it together but percentage call is to be a layer instead. WON 7/1!! Damn.

GOOD LUCK
DAISY

NEW APPLE iPRODUCT.

2010-12-29T13:30:00.003Z

BOXING DAY GONE

2010-12-26T20:58:00.000Z

SO NO CHANCES OF KAUTO STAR WINNING THIS YEARS KING GEORGE WITH THE KEMPTON FIXTURES BEING LOST TO THE SNOW AND FROST. NOW FACING THE PROSPECT OF TWO KING GEORGES IN ONE YEAR IF THEY MANAGE TO GET THE NEXT KEMPTON MEETING ON IN JAN THEY CAN REARRANGE THE BIG RACE FOR THEN.

ENJOY YOUR WEEK, EXPECTING MORE SNOW DURING TUES BUT WE SHOULD HAVE WRAPPED UP THE ASHES BY THEN SO THAT'S SOMETHING.

New Start for 2011 and well done to the Champ ...

2010-12-21T20:44:00.000Z

WELL DONE AP McCOY.
2010 BBC TV SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

With the weather claiming most of the racing fixtures for the foreseeable future this is possibly the final blog for 2010, between now and new year we'll be spending quality time with the family and looking forward to the Year ahead.

For 2011 the plan will be to give a near daily update featuring a racing NAP and LAY for the day as well as anything else that takes our fancy.

A running profit/loss will be returned to SP and selections will be awarded a points value between 1-5 based on confidence. A Max Lay will therefore be a 5 Point Lay, and at odds of say 2/1 would give us a possible Win 5 points or Lose 10 points depending on the outcome. We'll be aiming to get at false favourites, something that went quite well in trials on my other site http://www.daisyracing.co.uk/racinghome.htm

MORE SNOW ....

2010-12-18T17:12:00.000Z

COMPLETELY WHITE THIS MORNING WHEN I LOOKED OUT TODAY SO ANY IDEAS OF GOING SHOPPING, RACING OR FOOTBALL WENT ASTRAY.

BY THIS AFTERNOON A COUPLE OF PEOPLE HAVE STARTED TO BUILD AN IGLOO
[PICS TO FOLLOW]

I RECKON IF THEY WORK IT RIGHT THEY CAN RENT IT OUT TO A FAMILY OF IMMIGRANTS BY MONDAY MORNING.

FRIDAY AND ASCOT GETS CALLED OFF 10 MINS AFTER I ARRIVE.

2010-12-17T17:25:00.000Z

GREAT, NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR I HAVE A DAY OFF COMPLETELY RUINED BY THE WEATHER. LOOKED OK THIS MORNING AND HEADED OUT FOR AN EARLY START, ARRIVING AT ASCOT FOR 11AM THE FIRST RACE KICKING OFF AT 11.50.

WITHIN A SHORT WHILE I AM HEARING THAT THEY HAD ONLY JUST BEEN INSPECTING THE COURSE AND IT WAS OFF. PROMPTING AN EARLY CLOSURE OF THE BARS SO I COULDN'T EVEN GET A DRINK IN BEFORE GOING BACK TO THE STATION.

APPRECIATE IT WASN'T WARM BUT FANCY LEAVING IT SO LATE, IF YOU ARE UNLIKELY TO RACE CALL IT OFF BY 9AM AND HAVE DONE WITH IT, AT LEAST WE WILL HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO SOMETHING ELSE WITH OUR DAY.

HEADED HOME BY MIDDAY ONLY TO GET CAUGHT UP IN A MINI BLIZZARD SO REST OF THE DAY CHILLED OUT LITERALLY AT HOME.

CANNOT SEE ASCOT GOING AHEAD TOMORROW WITH THE TEMPS NOT GETTING ABOVE FREEZING FOR A WHILE. [INDEED AS I WRITE THIS IT HAS BEEN CALLED OFF]

HOPE YOU ALL KEEP WARM AND FIND SOMETHING TO DO WITH YOUR FINAL WEEK BEFORE XMAS. DAISY

ABSENCE

2010-12-12T15:27:00.000Z

BEEN A BIT BUSY ELSEWHERE THIS PAST MONTH, THE NEW JOB GOING WELL AND INCLUDES SOME TRIPS TO DUBLIN SO MORE ON THEM LATER WHEN I MAKE ANOTHER VISIT IN JAN.

LEADING UP TO XMAS THE RACING HAS HAD TO TAKE A LITTLE BIT OF A BACK SEAT TOO WITH THE WEATHER PLAYING IT'S PART. AM OFF OVER XMAS/NEW YEAR SO MIGHT SEE IF I CAN MAKE A TRIP TO KEMPTON PARK AS IT'S STILL THE LOCAL TRACK.

MAKING SOME NEW PLANS FOR 2011, WITH THE INTENTION OF GETTING AWAY SOMEWHERE FOR A BREAK JUST AFTER EASTER. NOT HAD A PROPER HOLIDAY FOR A GOOD FEW YEARS, ANY SUGGESTIONS WHERE TO GO? WELL YORK IS HIGH ON THE LIST OR MIGHT GO BACK TO NEWCASTLE MAYBE CATCH SOME RACING UP NORTH WHILE I AM THERE.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK ALL
GET ALL YOU NEED IN FOR XMAS AND ENJOY.

FA CUP REPLAYS TUES

2010-11-16T19:53:00.003Z

FA CUP REPLAYS ARE THE FOCUS FOR US THIS WEEK, ESPECIALLY WITH THE DONS PLAYING EBBSFLEET ON THURSDAY LIVE ON TV (ALBEIT ON ESPN).

BEFORE THEN WE'LL KNOW WHO OUR POTENTIAL OPPONANTS ARE AND MOST OF US ARE PRAYING THAT STEVENAGE CAN SLAY THE MK FRANCHISE BEAST TONIGHT AND PREVENT THAT AWFUL SCENARIO OF A HOME GAME AGAINST THEM TAKING PLACE. NATURALLY WE KNOW THAT IT'S A TOUGH ASK AGAINST EBBSFLEET ANYWAY SO NOTHING IS BEING TAKEN FOR GRANTED I CAN ASSURE YOU.

GENERALLY THE BIGGER CLUBS TEND TO WIN THE REPLAYS WHEN THEY ARE INTIALLY HELD TO A DRAW BY SO CALLED LESSER TEAMS, TONIGHT WE HAVE A FEW GAMES LIKE THAT, BRIGHTON SHOULD SEE OFF WOKING, CHARLTON THE SAME WITH BARNET, YET I STILL FEEL THAT THERE IS A SURPRISE TO BE HAD SOMEWHERE AND MAYBE IT'S LUTON V CORBY, A 1-1 DRAW LAST TIME WHERE CORBY TOOK THE LEAD MAYBE THEY CAN SURPRISE AGAIN. AFTER ALL LUTON ARE JUST ANOTHER CONFERENCE SIDE NOW DESPITE THE PROUD NAME [CUE A 5-0 BEASTING BY THE HATTERS].

WELL DONE SEBASTIAN

2010-11-14T15:03:00.000Z

VETTEL WINS THE GRAND PRIX AND WITH IT THE F1 TITLE, NEVER ONCE LED THE CHAMPIONSHIP ALL SEASON UNTIL TODAY. NICE TO SEE FERNANDO ALONSO BEING SO GRACIOUS IN DEFEAT (NOT) GLAD HE GOT BEAT JUST A SHAME NEITHER OF THE McLAREN TEAM COULD MAKE IT.

THIS WEEK ...

2010-11-13T20:14:00.000Z

HELLO ALL

JUST GETTING OVER LAST WEEKS CUP BORE 0-0 DRAW WITH EBBSFLEET RUINED BY THE REFEREE, AND THE CHANCES OF US WINNING THE REPLAY NEXT THURSDAY DON'T LOOK GREAT FOLLOWING TODAYS POOR 2-0 DEFEAT BY BARROW.

BUT ALL THAT HAS PASSED INTO THE DISTANT MEMORY ALREADY AS OF LAST SUNDAY THERE'S ONLY ONE THOUGHT ON EVERYONE'S MINDS AND THAT'S THE RESULT OF THE 2ND ROUND DRAW WHICH GIVES POTENTIAL FOR AFC WIMBLEDON TO FACE MK FRANCHISE CHEATING CLUB STEALER'S FC ASSUMING OF COURSE THAT BOTH HAVE REPLAYS TO GET THROUGH AGAINST EBBSLFEET AND STAVENAGE BEFORE THAT CAN ACTUALLY TAKE PLACE.

AHH BUT AT LEAST WE'RE AT HOME?
YEAH BUT DO WE WANT "THEM" COMING TO OUR PLACE (AND PROBABLY WINNING - THEY ARE TWO LEAGUES ABOVE WITH FULL TIME PRO'S AFTER ALL). PLUS BEING THE FA CUP IT MEANS THAT THE PROFITS ARE SHARED SO DO WE WANT THEM TO PROFIT FROM OUR CLUB (AGAIN) OF COURSE NOT. THAT AND THE FACT IT'S ON TV IT GETS WORSE. I REALLY HOPE STEVENAGE DO THE BUSINESS NEXT WEEK, FAILING THAT I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH EBBSFLEET WINNING.

IT WILL STILL BE ABOUT THEM AND WHAT HAPPENED 8 YEARS AGO," IT WAS WRONG THEN AND IT'S STILL WRONG NOW ". IS ONE OF THE STATEMENTS THAT APPEARS ON OUR CLUBS OFFICIAL SITE AND I AGREE TOTALLY WITH THAT STATEMENT.

CHELTENHAM THIS WEEKEND, THE 3 DAY PADDY POWER GOLD CUP MEETING STARTED FRIDAY AND WE'LL COVER THE SAT/SUN
ON OUR RACING PAGES [WWW.BIGTEDONLINE.COM/RACING.HTM]

SAT
NAP - WAYWARD PRINCE (WON 9/4F)
LONGSHOT - DANCING TORNADO (Adv 25/1) (2nd 20/1)
LAY - TITAN DE SARTI (LOST 11/4)

SUN
NAP - LOOSEN MY LOAD
LONGSHOT - SURE JOSIE SURE
LAY - FORPADYDEPLASTERER

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE

DAISY