Pete's Paddock Picks
The service has shown promise in its first few days of testing with 5 wins from 6 selections and has been around since 2022. Brilliantly titled Petes Paddock Picks:
December 2024 ended: +£44.78
Year 2024 finished: +£364.90
Year 2023 finished: +£469.27
Results to £1 stakes
3:45pm Ludlow – Gaye Legacy (NAP🌟)
Gaye Legacy (9/2) returns to her ideal conditions after a promising fourth at Sandown, racing now from her correct mark.
Dropping into mares’ company and stepping up to 3m, her stamina and improved fitness (after a 10-month break) make her the one to beat. Looking As You Are (course specialist) and Komedy Kicks (unproven over 3m) pose threats, but the selection’s staying power and class edge stand out.
Key Stat: Tom Symonds’ charge has thrived in similar staying contests.
Pick: Gaye Legacy @ 9/2
4:20pm Ludlow – Heard That 🎯
In a tight Forbra Gold Cup, Heard That (9/4) offers value. His close second to Tanganyika (now +13lb) at Market Rasen was eye-catching, and a mere 2lb rise underestimates his potential. Olly Murphy’s gelding relishes this trip, and jockey Kevin Brogan’s tactical ride could exploit rivals like Post
Chaise (step up in trip) and Sacre Coeur (front-runner). With the form already boosted, he’s primed to strike.
Wildcard: Sean Bowen’s absence (riding at Taunton) shifts focus to Brogan’s tactical nous.
Confident Play: Heard That @ 9/4
1:40pm Clonmel – Look To The West 🍀
Willie Mullins’ duo (Paggane and Karia Des
Blaises) dominate the market, but Look To The West (Henry de Bromhead) is the dark horse. A winning pointer and proven fresh performer (won after 595 days off in 2022), she’s bred for chasing. Though untested over fences, her Grade 3 hurdle form (6L behind Jade De Grugy) suggests she’s ahead of her rating. With the yard hitting form, she’s worth a speculative play.
