Windsor Storm

The (4) and (5) races performed averagely, Sunday. Of seven such races in the UK there were four wins (two clear top winners and two clear 2nd top rated winners) and three unsuccessful races.

Paul Nicholls had a couple of odds on losers as we inferred he would but then he goes and spoils our banker dutch by producing a 10/1 winner. Sods Law....

Monday looks a dangerous day for punting. Extremely firm conditions at Pontefract makes the card look trickier than it appears to be at first reading; so is the case at the NH meetings. Windsor has its share of large field maidens which are normally races to watch for the future rather than get heavily involved in. And you know my views on the all weather surface - tomorrow at Wolverhampton.

But some races do look interesting nevertheless. The mares handicap at Hexham (4-00) looks tricky at first glance but not many have a realistic chance. The two I have against the field are Miss Tarantella and Upright Ima. But Briery Star and Ceilidh Lass are two to keep a close eye on in the market. If the latter two are not backed, then I will assume that the former two are expected. I'll decide closer to the race about having a dutch bet.

Strong Storm looks to have a big chance at Windsor (7-50). Unfortunately, it seems that the whole of Newmarket believes the same. So I would think he will be a short price. If he touches 2/1, he would be a good bet.

Have a good Monday.