What's Your Favourite Racecourse to Bet?

It's a topic which I am sure you have an opinion. Let's face it, we have enough racecourses to love, hate or feel indifferent. However, stop for a moment about the cosmetic relevance of that question. Why? Well, we are talking betting. 

It's a funny one, but why is it that you seemingly have certain racecourses you just love to bet. You probably have a name pop up in your mind like neon, quickly followed by a horse you won a lot of money. Oh yes! I remember that day. Where were you when JFK was shot? Sorry, I can tell you the date my horse cruise clear of the field, the jockeys whip turned into a magic wand and I'm sure as the horse crossed the line first, a rabbit appeared from the top of someone's hat in the crowd. 

I follow two-year-old racing to a level I should be sitting in that black chair (no, not an electric chair, Master Mind). Your specialist subject: two-year-old racing 2018 and beyond. 

To be honest, I like a lot of courses for betting purposes. I like Chester, which to many is a course they love to hate. I don't know what it is, but I feel confident about finding winners at this oval course. I've even picked winners from a wide draw. (Not many). I am pretty pleased with the all-weather courses, too. I love a short runner drawn low over 5f at Kempton. They take some catching. 

One course I am not keen on is Musselburgh. The five furlong sprints for the juveniles. It just seems one of those courses which I almost tear up my betting ticket if the horse leads. Even if I know they are a natural front runner I waiting for the beast to tire rather than unfold Pegasus wings. I would much rather see a horse running off the pace which makes no sense talking about a random horse in time. I mean, it might be the fastest thing on four hooves. But it is a course I am a little bit frightened when it comes to placing a bet.

But tell me this, which racecourse do you love and hate when it comes to betting? I would love to hear your reasoning why, too, if you can put it into words. 

Saturday's Racing Tips

Saturday 29th July

Sorry for being a touch quiet yesterday, was travelled back from Yarmouth and very busy. 

1:25 Newcastle - 

Micheal Bell has Highlight Reel going here after being out classed at Ascot.  

2:00 Chester - 

The idiosyncratic Chester. Interesting to see how Buridan progresses from his winning debut at Windsor. Richard Hannon rated this colt. Well entered with a couple of listed races and earmarked for the Gimcrack. He has blinkers applied to concentrate the mind on this turning 5f. Can he defy a winner's penalty? That is probably the crux of the question. A number in opposition have something to prove. Connections will be expecting a bold show. 

2:15 Newmarket - 

Groveman needed the race on debut after a slow start he did well to run on and just missed out on a place. Hills gave this son of Holy Roman Emperor and entry for the National Stakes Group 1. That looks a touch ambitious but he should progress for that first start. Looks a tough contest. 

6:45 Salisbury - 

Harry Dunlop doesn't have many juveniles but Fighting Irish has ability. This son of Camelot ran well on debut and fancied to go well second time out at Ascot. That was a muddling race with the two leaders going a stride too fast. Not the easiest horse to assess but this is an easier task. 

7:00 Lingfield - 

Body Builder is one of the lesser lights from Hannon's stable. This is an easier task.

4:20 Chester (5th May) BETWAY EBF STALLIONS MAIDEN STAKES (Plus 10 Race) (CLASS 3) (2yo)

A Maiden Stakes over 5f  16y on good going. Twelve two-year-olds take part. Full Intention has the ability but a wide draw is enough to scare the life out of most punters. Looks a challenge. I have my eye on an outsider which may or may not be a good idea. However, I never regret placing a bet on a horse at huge odds because if they catch my eye for a reason there is often value to be found. Joseph Tuite is a trainer who knows his two-year-olds and not the kind of handler to over egg the cake (so to speak). Madam Dancealot is a daughter of Sir Prancealot out of a winning mare. This Irish-bred bay filly was a recent breeze-up purchase for a paltry £5,000. The figure doesn't instill unwavering hope but the price tag isn't always right - whereas the trainer's opinion could be. I noted this filly was considered for the Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes. That, in my book, it a sign of ability and from a low draw and at odds of 40/1 is worth a small each-way bet. 

Madam Dancealot 40/1 2nd

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