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Three Weeks Declared 8:15 Chelmsford On Friday Evening

Three Weeks is declared for Chelmsford on Friday Evening for the 8:15 Bet totescoop At totescoop.com handicap. He is returning from a 139 day break following a solid performance earlier this year in the listed Magnolia Stakes at Kempton when finishing sixth behind some smart performers. He is ready to start off his season again and even though he will come on plenty for the run, we are hopeful he can be competitive in this race off a mark of 92. David Probert takes the ride and this seems an ideal opportunity for Three Week's return to action.

Three Weeks Declared 8:15 Chelmsford On Friday Evening2019-08-16T07:39:43+01:00

Joss’s Jewels Result – Saturday 10th August – It Was One Hell Of A Run For Ananya In The Circumstances

NAP – Ananya 3:45 Newmarket (14/1 advised) 7/1 5th Undoubtedly Ananya was unlucky when finishing 5th in the Sweet Solera Stakes. She was well backed and started half the price of the odds advised on Thursday so there was some market confidence around for her. Unfortunately Ananya missed the break by approximately 10 lengths according to racing post comments, for her to beat just over 3 lengths in the end. There is no doubt she should of finished closer if breaking on terms, and there is evidence to suggest she might as well have won. In the circumstances she has produced one hell of a run for an inexperienced filly and stepping up to a mile looks sure to suit going forward. Another thing to take out of the race is that its a first stakes winner for rookie sire Golden Horn. His daughter West End Girl won the race for the Mark Johnston team and coincidently is a form boost for one of our fillies Lola Paige, whom she beat at Haydock on her debut.

Joss’s Jewels Result – Saturday 10th August – It Was One Hell Of A Run For Ananya In The Circumstances2019-08-12T07:34:11+01:00

Joss’s Jewels – Saturday 10th August – Very Sweet On The Chances Of Ananya For The Solera At 14/1

NAP – Ananya 3:45 Newmarket 14/1 NB (Next Best) – Melting Dew 2:15 Ascot 8/1 Read this post to find my thoughts on each selection.

Joss’s Jewels – Saturday 10th August – Very Sweet On The Chances Of Ananya For The Solera At 14/12019-08-08T15:38:06+01:00

Gallaside Follows Up His Newcastle Win At Nottingham

Gallaside follows up his Newcastle novice win at Nottingham on Nursery debut. Running off an opening mark of 77 proved lenient as he dictated the race from start to finish under a well judged front running ride from Hollie Doyle. The step up to the mile for the first time seemed to help Gallaside who looks sure to need further than that in time. The plan going forward is to let Gallaside progress naturally as whatever he is doing at this stage is a bonus. Archie Watson has done a fantastic job at placing him thus far.

Gallaside Follows Up His Newcastle Win At Nottingham2019-08-07T08:52:44+01:00

Gallaside Declared For Nottingham Tuesday 6:00

We have Gallaside declared for the myracing.com Free Tips Every Day Nursery Handicap at Nottingham on Tuesday evening for Archie Watson. It will be first try at a mile and on what we have seen so far of him, he should relish the step up in distance. It will be his nursery debut and hopefully the forecast cut in the ground will play to his strengths. Ga;llaside's mark of 77 seems workable and we are very hopeful he can follow up and progress from his novice win at Newcastle. He will be carrying top weight of 9st 10lb as a result but he is a big horse of which carrying a big weight should not be in issue for him. Hollie Doyle rides and it will be exciting to learn a bit more about him going forward.

Gallaside Declared For Nottingham Tuesday 6:002019-08-07T08:11:50+01:00

Joss’s Jewels – Goodwood Day 4 – Hoping For Glory From What’s The Story For Dalgleish And Marquand

NAP – What's The Story 3:00 Goodwood 20/1 NB (Next Best) – Momkin 2:25 Goodwood 15/2 Read this post to find my thoughts on each selection.

Joss’s Jewels – Goodwood Day 4 – Hoping For Glory From What’s The Story For Dalgleish And Marquand2019-08-02T08:42:40+01:00

Joss’s Jewels – Goodwood Day 3 – Symbolize Can Make Riches in the Richmond and Leo De Fury All The Rage In The Gordon

NAP – Symbolize 2:25 Goodwood 6/1 NB (Next Best) – Leo De Fury 3:00 Goodwood 8/1 Read this post to find my thoughts on each selection.

Joss’s Jewels – Goodwood Day 3 – Symbolize Can Make Riches in the Richmond and Leo De Fury All The Rage In The Gordon2019-08-01T00:55:51+01:00

Joss’s Jewels Result – Goodwood Day 2 – 40/1 Place For I Can Fly Proved Good Value

NB (Next Best) – I Can Fly 3:35 Goodwood (40/1 Advised) 14/1 3rd I Can Fly put up a strong performance to get up for 3rd in the Qatar Sussex Stakes. Advised at 40/1 the night before, she went off just 14/1 for this race which proved to be great value for followers who took the earlier price. Held up by Donnacha O'Brien she put up a gutsy run to finish just behind high class three year olds Too Darn Hot and stablemate Circus Maximus. She remains slightly frustrating at the highest level, but she always runs her race and it would be no surprise if she put up another performance like this in a Group 1 before the season is out.

Joss’s Jewels Result – Goodwood Day 2 – 40/1 Place For I Can Fly Proved Good Value2019-08-01T00:26:36+01:00

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