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
🕑 2:20pm Aintree – Be Aware & Wreckless Eric
Be Aware caught the eye in the Coral Cup where he travelled strongly before weakening late on – suggesting the drop back to this slightly shorter trip
and a flat track might play to his strengths. He’s got a touch of class and with conditions in his favour, he can bounce back.
Wreckless Eric looked unlucky in the Imperial Cup where he was repeatedly denied a clear run. He hit the line strongly and steps up in trip here, which should suit. With that bit of extra luck, he’s more than capable of landing a prize like this.
🟢 Selections:
🔹 Be Aware – 7/1
(bet365)
🔹 Wreckless Eric – 11/1 (William Hill)
🕒 2:55pm Aintree – Romeo Coolio (Nap)
Romeo Coolio ran a stormer in the Supreme Novices’, racing prominently in a race that turned into a test of stamina. That looked a top renewal, and he stuck on admirably for third. With no superstars to contend with this time and back on a flat track, he sets the standard. If the Cheltenham effort hasn’t left a mark,
he’s the one to beat.
⭐️ NAP:
🔹 Romeo Coolio – 11/8 (Unibet)
🕓 4:05pm Aintree – James Du Berlais (EW) & Amirite (EW)
James Du Berlais was narrowly denied in this race last year and lines up just 1lb higher. He’s had a solid campaign without everything falling right and comes into this fresher than most. Expect a bold showing again over these fences.
Amirite is a strong-travelling type who’s shaped well in several big-field handicaps. His fourth behind Hewick last time was a fine prep, and he has the cruising speed to get into this. He’s lightly raced over fences and could go close with Rachel Blackmore in the saddle.
🔁 Each-Way Selections (6 places):
🔹 James Du Berlais – 8/1 (BoyleSports)
🔹 Amirite – 12/1 (Paddy Power)
🕔 5:15pm Aintree – Afadil (EW) & Jack Hyde (EW)
Afadil looked all over the winner in the Imperial Cup before fading late – a trait we’ve seen before. The faster ground and addition of cheekpieces might be just the tweak he needs to see it out properly.
Jack Hyde comes in off the back of two dominant wins in lower company. He looks to be improving fast, and with just 10st to carry, this has clearly been
the plan for a while. He’ll relish a strong gallop and goes here fresh and confident.
🧨 Each-Way Plays (5 places):
🔹 Afadil – 7/1 (Coral)
🔹 Jack Hyde – 12/1 (bet365)