Sunday 22nd May

It was a busy Sunday with five advised bets across two cards: four at Nottingham included Fast Danseuse (unplaced) folded tamely and she will struggle to find easier opportunities; Dark Shift (WON 3/1) defied a market drift to get us off the mark; I’m not sure what to make of Shivraj (3^rd 100/30 < 6/1) either she didn’t want to go past or she went too hard chasing the Johnston leader; Lednikov (unplaced 4/1) beaten by a strange ride from Kieran O'Neill as RP comment: “went off too hard and didn't get home”; but the best was saved until last with Showtime Mahomes (WON 12/1 advised 20/1) staying on to ensure a big pay-day.

Monday 23rd May

At Windsor, I’m going to give Navello (6:40) a chance as I’m convinced that he can win off a perch of [87]. The gelding was a smart two-year-old and wasn’t disgraced in some good races, he’s back on his last winning mark but has recorded similar RPRs off higher ratings. He was a bit disappointing at Chester, but he was trapped wide throughout, and it might be worth forgiving that run. I was expecting better than around 3/1 to advise a bet.

No bet advised for Monday