A good day yesterday that could have been a whole lot better with a bit more luck. Eton Rifles did give us a winner, but Fastha, Set The Trend and Distant Memories were all 2nd, and Budhist Monk was 3rd. Whilst they did at least return us some place money, it could have been a bumper day. Still, it’s very encouraging to once again see most of the selections running well, and profit continues to rise slowly.

There will be no bets on Sunday.

Today’s bets:

Newmarket 2.20
Disappointed on his return to the flat but may not have appreciated company up front. Connections reach for the visor in an attempt to help him concentrate and there aren't any other natural front runners in this field. Could be difficult to overhaul if he is granted an easy lead and weighted to win. Strong three pound claimer better known for her hurdling exploits is booked and the stable have a 3 from 10 record here in recent seasons.
Selection – OVTHENIGHT. 2 point win @ 8/1 (Bet 365)

Fontwell 3.35
Fair form at a modest level on the flat and seems to be getting the hang of things over hurdles. Could embark on a steep upward curve now he has got his head in front and a nine pound rise for his easy win last time out could underestimate him. That was his first race for five months and if he comes on for that and improves for this step up in trip then he could be hard to beat. Could do with settling a bit better but the sharp turns and the idiosyncrasies of this track should help him concentrate his mind.
Selection – LAST FLIGHT. 3 point win @ 3/1 (General) 1st 5/2

Newmarket 4.05
Difficult to know whether he is better over a sharp/stiff five/six furlongs. However he has run well on every visit to this track (all over six furlongs) and he looks likely to do so again given his current form. Signs are that he has improved since joining his current yard at the beginning of last season and Ryan Moore is an eye-catching jockey booking. The blinkers are swapped for the visor today and he tends to run well when new headgear is fitted or in his first race after its removal.
Selection – EVERYMANFORHIMSELF. 2 point win @ 7/1 (General)

Uttoxeter 4.25
Has run some good races at this track and improved on his reappearance when finishing third from four pounds out of the handicap over C/D last time out. Runs from his correct mark today but has the assistance of an excellent five pound claimer which effectively puts him on his last winning mark, which also came under today's jockey. Handles cut in the ground.
Selection – SONIC ANTHEM. 2 point win @ 8/1 (Betfred)

Fontwell 4.50
Selection – RIO LAINE. 1 point win @ 10/1 (General)
Selection – MEET THE LEGEND. 1 point win @ 8/1 (Betfred) 1st 10/1

Newmarket 5.50
Selection – LAND HAWK. 1 point E/W @ 8/1 (General)