Zamjar finally gained reward for consistency with a fluent, unchallenged, Epsom success three weeks ago and our time-handicap pinpoints a lenient mark for the 18-runner nursery over a similar distance, six furlongs, at good to firm Glorious Goodwood this afternoon.
Ed Dunlop's yard is firing, proficient classic jockey Andrea Atzeni rides and Zamjar, an easy-moving Exceed And Excel colt, ticks enough boxes for an each-way bet with four places available.
Action will be frenetic and we'll be monitoring every stride with a view to next time because juvenile form at this venue is precious. We have exploited it several times at York and Doncaster, two major fixtures scheduled during the next six weeks.
Good, recent, form is key to backing winners, two-year-olds especially need to be progressing and we're always scouring the race programmes for opportunities. Experience of racing at handicap level is at a premium and so often those subsequently dropped back to maidens have an edge over lightly-raced rivals.
Successful betting is all about starting prices and at this juncture I'm happy to release a systematic approach related to the naps of this column. August onwards is always the best period for serious punting.You are advised to bet every star selection when odds of 2/1, or better, are on offer; after every winner increase your next stake by a tenth.
For instance if you bet a 4/1 winner with a �10 stake there is a �40 in the kitty.Next bet should be �14, and so on.
It's absolutely devastating and a couple of years back, after starting with a tenner, we found ourselves investing nearly a hundred pounds on a single system bet within three weeks. That's when you need to be brave and it's understandable if you bail out!
In my lifetime I've never come across any progressive investment to compare, try it!Scottish and Berkshire renew rivalry in the eight-runner Glorious Stakes over twelve furlongs.
Not really my type of race, but Paul Cole's charge seemed to be unlucky when a strong-finishing second thirteen days ago and if all go to post he rates a solid each-way proposition.Thirsk is one of six other meetings, what beats Samran Says in the nine-runner nursery over five furlongs will win!
Richard Fahey, who needs a 48-hour(s) day to sort out his runners, has found an excellent opportunity for thrice-raced Samran Says, significant improvement last time justifies my nap!
SELECTIONS
10.00 BERKSHIRE (e.w)
10.20 SAMRAN SAYS (nap-e.w).
12.20 ZAMJAR (e.w); THIRSK