Three winners from bettingexpert’s Stephen Harris last week saw him leapfrog SBC News into second place behind the ever changing but ever impressive Guests team.
This week’s Guest representative is James Waterhouse of Equotion who’ll be hoping to improve on last week’s Guest tally of just a single winner. Equotion is a big data analytics firm which has developed a prediction tool for the sport of kings.
James will be up against the House Analysts of SBC News, bettingexpert and Timeform.
You can see how it all pans out live on Twitter and get involved yourself by following @SBCGAMINGNEWS and using the hashtag #tipsterchallenge.
2.05
SBC News: Queen Kindly
You can’t look past the favourite for this one. No contenders come close.
bettingexpert: Queen Kindly
Has form miles in advance of these and should win hard held.
Timeform: Queen Kindly
Impossible to get away from Queen Kindly who went close at Royal Ascot last time and should be a class apart. The Bryan Smart-trained Jeany shaped quite nicely on her recent Beverley debut and could be the one to follow the favourite home.
Equotion: Queen Kindly
Queen Kindly is seen to be head and shoulders above the rest of the field with Angel Meadow and Jeany looking strong for the places.
2.40
SBC News: Wotabreeze
Performed consistently well of late, jockey Adam McNamara lowers the weight on his back and the pair won together here before.
bettingexpert: Adherence
Shaped better than the bare form last time at Pontefract and looks well capable of going close with more of an emphasis on speed.
Timeform: Wotabreeze
Wotabreeze arrives on the back of a string of good efforts and it might be worth taking a chance on his stamina up in trip.
Equotion: Adherance
Adherance is topping the Equotion score here and so is our choice – but only just. Wotabreeze is very close in terms of relative performance and the betting front runner may well triumph here.
3.15
SBC News: New Road Side
Performed well enough last time out at Pontefract. In with a definite shout today.
bettingexpert: Sandra’s Secret
Looked one to be with when showing loads of speed first time out this term, and had excuses when running poorly last time at Pontefract.
Timeform: Sandra’s Secret
Sandra’s Secret was a bit disappointing when favourite at Pontefract last time but her previous Redcar reappearance form looks pretty strong in the context of this race and she’s perhaps worth another chance.
Equotion: Socialites Red
Socialites Red tops the board on all of the Equotion scores and is our tip for this one, with Twentysvnthlancers and Crombay taking the places – not a bad combination forecast there.
3.50
SBC News: Perfect Words
Perfect Words has performed well here in the past with two wins and three times placed. Won an Amateur riders’ race earlier this month, and replicating that performance should be enough here.
bettingexpert: Smart Mover
Is a bit better than the average placer and has ideal conditions here to get back in the winner’s enclosure.
Timeform: Lady Nahema
Lady Nahema showed much improved form when third in a Redcar handicap on her penultimate start. A little disappointing at Beverley since, she is worth another chance and is taken to open her account. Smart Mover and Perfect Words are the obvious dangers.
Equotion: Smart Mover
Smart Mover and Perfect Words top the honours here with the edge just going to Smart Mover. Perfect Words has seen recent upturns in form though, and shouldn’t be ignored.
4.25
SBC News: Coronation Day
Can’t see past this horse winning, he has shown he’s more than able in the past at this level.
bettingexpert: Coronation Day
Showed he was well capable of winning at this level on his debut and has had excuses twice since.
Timeform: Coronation Day
Coronation Day can get off the mark in a race that may not take much winning. She is yet to match the form of her promising racecourse bow in April, but it’s still early days and she could hardly have been found a better opportunity by her in-form handler. Triassic and Ballyer Rallyer look the most likely dangers.
Equotion: Coronation Day
Coronation Day tops the betting and our scoring here at but no big money there! You may want to try A Fitting Finale each way – 14/1 and tops out on some of our scoring.
5.00
SBC News: Brockholes
Definite potential in a tough race to call. Less experience than the others she’s up against but was more than impressive on her handicap debut here two weeks ago.
bettingexpert: Brockholes
Created a deep impression in soft ground here last time out and is open to plenty of improvement.
Timeform: Ustinov
Ustinov looked a different proposition after joining David O’Meara last summer, landing a brace of handicaps in taking fashion. It’s not difficult to envisage further improvement, and he is taken to make a successful return. Sole 3-y-o representative Brockholes is feared most after her recent course success, while Spirit of Zeb and Meshardal are others to consider.
Equotion: Mishaal
Mishaal is our bet for some solid returns on this one. 12/1 and a horse we feel has capability that goes beyond recent form. Maybe a solid investment in a race where Brockholes currently tops the betting at 7/2.
5.30
SBC News: Duke of Yorkshire
Another close to to end the day at Catterick. Will be a close run but Duke of Yorkshire is in with a solid chance.
bettingexpert: Toboggan’s Gift
Ran a screamer over hurdles last time out and has plenty in his favour here with the stable in great heart.
Timeform: Toboggan’s Gift
Toboggan’s Gift has looked an improved performer this year, scoring on the Flat at Southwell and showing her versatility when second over timber at Cartmel last time. With her yard amongst the winners, she is taken to bag the finale. Togetherwecan and Chauvelin can give her most to think about.
Equotion: Applejack Lad
Tough one to call with four horses scoring within 10% of each other. Just pipping the rest to top honours is Applejack Lad with Toboggans Gift and Duke Of Yorkshire looking close. Might be worth a combination forecast on those three if the odds hold up.