Thursday 26th May

Yesterday blogger upset me largely by completely disregarding all my hard work, so I sulked went to work and tweeted a few losers to my followers!!! So we'll try again and hopefully the internet will behave today. I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but the quality of racing at the moment is seriously disappointing so tonight's card at Sandown is a real breath of fresh air. I shall look at each race then give a few extras from around the grounds.

SANDOWN

600 Potentiale looks good on paper dropped in class but has only won once above in a class 4 in 2009. Chain of events looked hugely impressive at Newmarket l.t.o under Hayley Turner but a 7lb rise and change of jock to Eddie Ahern force me to swerve this one. A couple of others that know this level and appeal through jockey bookings are Rock the Stars and Classically, but 2 real dangers and decent each way chances come for firsty Jamie Spencer on Boa. Boa was denied a hat-trick lto in an app handicap at Donny, Jockey booking speaks volumes on todays chances and wouldn't it be apt for something out of the late great Mtoto to win today. Finally my selection is ARCHIE RICE. Stepped up in class last time but found wanting, back down today and has finished first 3 in last 6 starts at this level. Frankie sits on board today and I'm going to go with the little man to get us off to a flyer tonight. I can't believe I've found 9 lines to write about a class 5 handicap!

630 Powerful Wind looks progressive but no real form from his maiden win, Jockey Luke Morris is THE most talented upandcomer and a future champ but this one out of his depth tonight. Miss Lahar flattered on first run for me, placing in a Windsor maiden is usually a decent song but both that have come out since(winner is one) have really disappointed. Foxtrot India looked to have hit the jjackpot with his maiden win, 3 have come out and won since, but 4th next time behind Bannock and Magic City. The 3rd in that race ran in listed class at the Curragh on Sunday and looked well out of depth. Sixx has no ongoing form from his maiden although beat the stable first string on that day so thatcould be a positive, probably won't manage that feat today however. Onto the real chances, Pymans Theory is well fancied by owner Micheal Owen. Took him a run to break his maiden, and ran very well off bad draw when coming in well jsut a couple behind Miss Work of Art last time. The 2 main contenders are Bannock and Magic City. Bannock is on a hattrick and a very progressive sort, Magic City won his maiden and looked to have the work at his feet. Next time out he came across the hugely impressive Miss Work of Art, then  went down a neck to Bannock, however Bannock was 3lb to the good that day and they are on level terms today. On that alone my NAP for today is MAGIC CITY.

705 Akmal will make it from the front, Holberg has won first time out in the last two seasons but my selection is BLUE BAJAN. A fine running on second to Duncan last time out and if close enough 2 furlongs out he looks like he will finish like an express train and bring home the bacon.

740 I'm going to shock you all here. Yes Workforce should win and Jan Vermeer should be the danger. But I'm going to throw a dog a bone here with a big price chance. As I stated earlier Luke Morris is a huge prospect in the racing world and has a massive chance aboard Black Spirit. Only a short head from landing a group 3 over C & D last month. Workforce was a well held second on seasonal debut last year and concedes weight all round. BLACK SPIRIT to hopefully spring a huge suprise tonight.

815 5 well in animals contest this one and I think all are in with a chance. Pausanias ran a huge race last time out and comfortably beat then Derby fancy Rerouted. Has only been beaten once in a group 3 at the end of his 2yo season. If you are a Hughes/Hannon fan then no reason not to get on. Fury looked very impressive as a 3 year old and ran on well to take 5th behind the monster that is Frankel. Loving Spirit was 9th in the Guineas but a few there gave in and as we saw at the Curragh some needed the run. The outsider of the 5 but still a lively chance. Godolphin colt Neebras was within a length of landing a group 2 as a 2yo, needed first run ths year and showed that by destroying all next time winning an eased down 7L, my selection on top of this is Sir Micheal Stoutes TAZAHUM. Sir Micheal has won this race twice in recent years and has a real chance of picking it up again tonight. He looked very convincing on first run this season, and his only defeat came to dual Guineas podium Dubawi Gold.

845 I'll keep it short for the lucky last. I'm going for NAZREEF. Ran well first time out this year but failed to find that form when reappearing. Inconsistent at times but when he gets it right, he gets it right. Last win he bet the impressive Snow Bay who has placed the majority of starts since. A huge price for a horse that has the potential to win any time. I'm happy to jump on board.

NB 250 Ayr - Empress Royal
TREBLE 440 Brighton - Cathcart Castle

330 Folkestone - Miss Muga
400 Folkestone - Simple Rhythm
500 Folkestone - Nezami
510 Brighton - Magical Speedfit
635 Clonmel - Reasons Unknown
755 Wetherby  - Andy Vic
835 Newcastle - Last Sovereign