That was the week....

It's Friday again, and the end of an important week in the National Hunt calendar. The Grand Annual Chase has just finished, to bring the curtain down on another Cheltenham Festival. The highlight for me was to see Kauto Star reclaim his Gold Cup crown earlier today. I honestly did not think he would do it, and he made history by doing so, so one has to tip the old hat in respect. It was good to see Denman also back to form when finishing runner-up. Trainer of the week, obviously Paul Nicholls. And a record-breaking seven wins for Ruby Walsh puts him at the top of the jockey tree.

Daily members were given five bets to back at The Festival, and we enjoyed two winners in Wichita Lineman at 5/1 on Tuesday, and Chapoturgeon yesterday at 8/1

We didn't lay any horses at Cheltenham, which is par for the course as the races are typically very competitive and prices generally too high.

The VIP members had mixed results: on Tuesday we saw Celestial Halo finish 2nd in the Champion Hurdle by just a neck at 17/2 each way, followed on Wednesday by Petit Robin 3rd in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at 12/1 each way. Kasbah Bliss was a disappointing loser yesterday in the World Hurdle, and Star De Mohaison was the last of the finishers today in the Gold Cup.

These are the results for the week ending Friday 13th March:

Back-to-win bets
15 bets and 4 winners at 7/1, 6/1, 10/3, and 8/1
13 points profit

Lay-to-lose bets
4 bets and 4 winners
7 points profit

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Morning everyone,

It's 11.00am and the web site appears to be offline temporarily. So here are todays selections:

Back to win:

Hunt 220 Lepido at 6/1
Ayr 310 More Like It at 5/1
Hunt 430 Rocky Ryan at 9/4

Lay to lose:

Hntg 01:50 Ravello Bay(3) at 8/11
Hntg 03:25 Son Of Flicka(3) at 11/4

Good luck if playing today

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Just Jaffa runs out of juice

Ludlow, 1:10
BRUSLINI looked inexperienced when joint-favourite at Newbury on his hurdle debut after an absence this month, should put in a more polished performance here and looks the one to beat. The main form dangers are Moment Present and Tayarat, although the fairly useful Flat performer Torphichen would be very interesting if supported on his hurdle debut for a new yard.
Back to win - Bruslini Result: 2nd

Kempton, 2:05
LODGE LANE passed his first test over fences without much fuss and, to cement his position as a leading candidate for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in March, he really needs to follow up. Au Courant, a complete unknown quantity, may give him most to think about.
Back to win - Lodge Lane Result: unpl

Ludlow, 2:20
MOONLIGHT MUSIC stepped up significantly on her previous form when narrowly beaten in gruelling conditions last time and may be able to defy a 7lb rise. The main dangers are Shes No Muppet and Ruby Crown, with Shiny Thing and Markila worth a look in the betting.
Back to win - Moonlight Music Result: unpl

Kempton, 2:40
Buffalo Bob and Lennox Gardens are novices that deserve a second look but Bob Buckler is enjoying a cracking month and his CLYFFE HANGER is interesting on the back of an encouraging return to action behind a well-handicapped winner at Exeter, where he would have collared Wychwoods Legend for second in another stride or two.
Back to win - Clyffe Hanger Result: 2nd

Ludlow, 2:55
FLIGHT COMMAND won in good style under todays rider last time and may be able to shrug off a 9lb higher mark. Chickapeakray and Antonius Caesar are feared most.
Back to win - Flight Command Result: unpl

Ludlow, 3:30
Atlantic Coast, Ballycarney and Faneuil Hall get weight from the previous winners, but it should take a fairly useful performance to beat the 132-rated TRAGIC REALM. Hunters Ploy is also hard to rule out.
Back to win - Tragic Realm Result: unpl

Kempton, 3:50
Pop Ahead may be able to build on his Leicester success if proving as effective back on softer ground, while Nemetan should be on the premises, but there are reasons to believe that JUST JAFFA is going to be best caught fresh and any market confidence would be particularly significant on his reappearance.
Back to win - Just Jaffa Result: unpl

Thursday horse racing summary

Warwick, 2:10
RUSSIAN FLAG has no apparent attitude problems despite a recent bout of seconditis and on two occasions he's possibly just been outstayed over slightly further. His form looks solid enough and he gets the verdict over Mongorno and Amble Forge.
Back to win - Russian Flag Result: 3rd

Warwick, 2:40
Assuming he will jump more efficiently this time and reproduce his best form, RING THE BOSS looks the one to beat. Oh Crick still has a bit to prove regarding the trip/ground, though should be the main danger if he copes, with The Vicar having something to find despite receiving weight but no concerns with the conditions.
Back to win - Ring The Boss Result: WON

Warwick, 3:10
HEATHCLIFF unbeaten in two starts since joining Richard Lee, is taken to overcome another hike in the weights as he still hasn't had many chances at this sort of trip in handicap company and should have more to offer. Caipiroska, who scored in a canter when last seen over hurdles, is one to watch closely in the betting on his reappearance.
Back to win - Heathcliffe Result: WON

Warwick, 3:40
The progressive pair OSCAR JACK and Whitewater Dash stand out. Preference is for the former who wouldn't need to improve much on his latest impressive Taunton win to defy a penalty.
Back to win - Oscar Jack Result: 3rd

I'm having such a good time, I'm having a ball

Musselburgh, 1:30
Elzahann has a brighter future than most here but she'll do well to give weight to the very capable DON'T STOP ME NOW, who boasts very solid win and placed form round here and hasn't finished improving yet.
Back to win - Don't Stop Me Now Result: WON

Musselburgh, 2:30
Market support behind Irish runner Commit To Memory would be significant but one that appeals more is capable Flat performer CASUAL AFFAIR, who made a nice impression on his hurdling debut here and has more to offer.
Back to win - Casual Affair Result: unplaced

Musselburgh, 4:00
Interesting to see how the market speaks about the likes of Alvarado, Hunters Belt and Nodforms Violet, but NOW THIS IT, Miss Keck and Red Onion all have solid placed bumper form to their name already. The Irish raider acquitted himself well against a decent Howard Johnson rival on his debut over C&D and gets the vote.
Back to win - Now This Is It Result: unplaced

Tuesday horse racing summary

Southwell, 1:30
Bobski is best in on official ratings but with doubts about both his attitude and effectiveness on the surface, preference is for BLUE CHARM, who has held his form well during a busy spell this winter.
Back to win - Blue Charm Result: non-runner

Sedgefield, 2:20
Solid recent form is thin on the ground so IT'S BERTIE looks good having run well over hurdles and fences at Catterick in December, probably bumping into a well-handicapped rival on the latest occasion. Barton Sun would be competitive if rediscovering his touch, while Cooldine Lad is another to bear in mind with blinkers applied for the first time.
Back to win - It's Bertie Result: 2nd

Southwell, 2:30
Nightjar is respected as he tries to defend his unbeaten record on Fibresand, whilst it's too soon to be writing off Internationaldebut, but MAJURO's recent efforts look very solid and he looks sure to go well again.
Back to win - Majuro Result: No bet, advised price not available

Southwell, 4:00
Not easy to pin down quite what Cause For Applause achieved when running away with a C&D seller on New Year's Day and preference is for PAINT SPLASH, who was very strong at the finish when taking what looked a stronger 7f seller last month and has more to offer over this trip. Shifting Gold is better than he showed here last time and it will be interesting to see if the market expects a more prominent finish with Jamie Spencer booked today.
Back to win - Paint Splash Result: non-runner

Monday horse racing summary

Wolverhampton, 3:30
Royal Encore is going to put her head in front at some stage and this looks a good opportunity, but it could be worth chancing BROUHAHA on his first start for his new stable.
Back to win - Brouhaha Result: WON

Hereford, 3:50
Catch The Stars must be monitored for market confidence and Cornerback is considered with vast improvement likely from her chasing debut but ANNIE'S ANSWER was a useful hurdler and should have good prospects of a winning bow over fences if she's fluent at the obstacles.
Back to win - Annie's Answer Result: unplaced