THE BETTING STRATEGY
Year to date: -19.08 points
Sunday 06 February 2022
Well, that was definitely a day to forget yesterday. Cool mix was the only selection to run with any credit, finishing 2nd whilst the other three were just dreadful and really
disappointing.
We’re on a bad run at the moment and need things to turn around pretty quickly.
LOSS OF 4.00
POINTS
All Selections are settled to Betfair SP
3.00 Leopardstown
Zanahiyr 1 point ew
It may seem the height of madness to oppose the massively odds on mare Honeysuckle but it’s only when we take little risks like this that we can profit on occasions. Zanahiyr is progressing with each run and made Sharjah
work hard here at Christmas. He can again confirm places with Saint Roi and Echoes In Rain and with a bit of luck can down the favourite. There are two places up for grabs and at the worst, he should come 2nd.
3.35 Leopardstown
Sir Gerhard 1 point win
Sir Gerhard was absolute class in bumpers last year scoring three times including
at the Cheltenham Festival and did little wrong when switched to hurdles here at Christmas. The Jeremy gelding made all in that 18-runner maiden taking command in the straight and I’m expecting him to progress again. Stablemate El Fabiolo was really impressive on his Irish debut in a Tramore maiden on New Year's Day and while this represents a sharp step up in class, he looks an exciting prospect, but I can’t see him winning this. My Mate Mozzie was just touched off by Statuaire in the Grade 1
Royal Bond at Fairyhouse. The Champion Hurdle entry has been given a break since by Gavin Cromwell and rates an obvious threat, while Three Stripe Life ran well in a Grade 1 here at Christmas and is preferred to the more experienced Colonel Mustard
4.10 Leopardstown
Lucky Max 0.5 points ew
Huge odds are available for Lucky Max in this race but don’t let them put you off. He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Although well beaten at 13-2 behind Metier when eighth of 12 on
his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) last month, I think if you disregard that race then the selection would be trading in single figures. I know I’m taking a risk here but if I’m right then the reward is pretty decent, to say the least.
