Mull it Over

Clonmel Clodhoppers

mully1 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:55:45 +0000

For the first time since Sept 2nd 2010 I am going to concentrate on the full Clonmel race card. That day it was one of those twilight type fixtures that started in the late afternoon and finished early evening. Today it’s going to be an afternoon of slogging through the mud with some of the participants starting in the late afternoon and coming home in the early evening I’m sure.

A nice afternoon of results was had at Newcastle yesterday with two winners in the shape of Transact (G Lee, 9-2 ) & Et Maintenant (C I Gillies, 17-2 ). In the last race bumper Wolf Shield (F Keniry) was gambled down to 13/2 from 14/1 and marginally finished just one length down in second.

Here are the fancies at Clonmel:

1.40 Clon- Alf Wright (e/w).

2.10 Clon- Is Herself About (win).

2.40 Clon- Daring Article (e/w).

3.10 Clon- Up The Girls & Mackey Boy (e/w).

3.40 Clon- Cooldine (e/w).

4.10 Clon- Shane Rock (e/w).

4.40 Clon- Mayo Calling & Mountain Lough (e/w).

Can Shane Rock today?

Let’s have some hi-de-highs today!

Newcy Bourne

mully1 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:22:21 +0000

With a depleted day of racing due to the hard frost last night it’s a very good job that the ground is a mixture of green and brown at Newcastle today.

Yesterday was a fair day for the blog and almost an amazing one if the last race bumper selection had just managed to get up to beat the 66/1 all the way winner The Wee Lass, just going down by ¾ of a length. The results were as follows:

1.40 Taunt- Sendinpost (e/w). Placed @ 8/1

2.10 Taunt- Alwaary (e/w). Unplaced

2.40 Taunt- Easter Meteor (win). Smashed!

3.10 Taunt- Monetary Fund & Pascha Bere (e/w).

3.40 Taunt- Magic Prospect & Anay Turge (e/w). Won @9/1 & unplaced.

4.10 Taunt- Frankie Figg (e/w). Unplaced.

4.40 Taunt- Azelma & Chilworth Screamer (e/w). Unplaced & placed @28/1

Today’s fancies are at Newcastle:

1.20 Newc- Bourne (win).

1.50 Newc- Tipsy Indian & Transact (e/w).

2.20 Newc- It’s Tough & Stormion (e/w).

2.50 Newc- Alpha One (win).

3.20 Newc- Falcun (e/w).

3.50 Newc- Et Maintenant (e/w).

4.20 Newc- Yinfortheroad & Wolf Shield (e/w).

It’s good to be alive!

Taunton Tailor Made

mully1 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:22:37 +0000

Apologies for the lateness of the post today. I’ve been experiencing connectivity issues here at Mulldog Towers all morning but touch wood we’re good to go now.

Yesterday I had a good clear up of my blogroll. I must admit I’m pretty conscientious about doing it every few months or so and I was once again saddened once I had completed the task as nine blogs had been idle for months or had disappeared totally. Good news though, I added four new blogs and resources so once again I have an active list.

If you know of anyone who is worth adding to the roll or would like to request your blog is added please let me know.

Today’s fancies are at Taunton:

1.40 Taunt- Sendinpost (e/w).

2.10 Taunt- Alwaary (e/w).

2.40 Taunt- Easter Meteor (win).

3.10 Taunt- Monetary Fund & Pascha Bere (e/w).

3.40 Taunt- Magic Prospect & Anay Turge (e/w).

4.10 Taunt- Frankie Figg (e/w).

4.40 Taunt- Azelma & Chilworth Screamer (e/w).

Look-the Easter Bunny!

Hoping these naps didn’t come down in the last shower!

Ayr Spray

mully1 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:06:22 +0000

If it hadn’t of been for some prestigious races taking place at Leopardstown yesterday I don’t really think the meeting would have been on with the atrocious ground. However, ahead it went and got to see Hurricane Fly make mincemeat of his rivals. Next stop Cheltenham!

Today’s fancies are at Ayr:

12.50 Ayr- Diocles (win).

1.20 Ayr- Getting Ready (win).

1.50 Ayr- Yes Tom (win).

2.20 Ayr- Badger Foot & Seven Is Lucky (e/w).

2.55 Ayr- Banoge (win).

3.25 Ayr- Prosecco (e/w).

4.00 Ayr- Rawaaj (e/w).

4.30 Ayr- One For Harry (e/w).

For those of you who didn’t catch this video yesterday-here’s Peter Casey after his big race winner:

P.S- Later today watch for some new entries and good reads on my blogroll

Leopardstown Learners

mully1 — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:36:52 +0000

I’m feeling much better today as the lovely stuff that was in my head has made its way to my chest overnight and I sound a little like Deirdre Barlow

Those of you who managed to listen to the podcast yesterday before racing will have heard me tip up Calgary Bay (12/1) & third placed Fruity O’Rooney (22/1) in the Skybet Chase. This was very pleasing

Today’s fancies are at Leopardstown:

12.50 Leop- Double Double (e/w).

1.25 Leop- Blackstairmountain (win).

1.55 Leop- Westmeath & I Hear A Symphony (e/w).

2.30 Leop- Comb f/c 1-3-4 (6 bets).

3.05 Leop- Touch Back & Jetson (e/w).

3.35 Leop- Mubrook, Gimlis Return & Persian Gayle (e/w).

4.10 Leop- Magic Spear (win).

Husky

Hoping today isn’t too dreary for you!

Urgh! I’m full of snot

mully1 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:11:36 +0000

Sadly no blog post from myself today as I wouldn’t be able to do it justice. I’m full of a head cold and as I type droplets are falling off my nose onto the keyboard. So in the interests of health and safety and yours and mine wallet I’m going to leave you to your own devices today.

Pass me the remote...

We did however record a podcast last night with some Cheltenham & Doncaster thoughts so give it a whirl before racing.

Skybet Chase & The Argento

Have a great day if you’re out & about!

Fontwell Crackerjacks

mully1 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:38:07 +0000

There were plenty of selections knocking on the door yesterday at Newcastle but the only one that could open it was Lucia Bay (C I Gillies, 4-6 fav) in the last race.

I personally had a yo-yo afternoon with my bets at Gowran Park too. One Cool Shabra was robbed in the Stewards Room in the opening race as TJ Doyle nearly dumped JL Cullen over the rail when the horse had surely re-rallied to win. But the afternoon turned around nicely as I took Zaidpour to beat the infamous Voler La Vedette, then backed On His Own to win the Thyestes Chase.

For those of you who know all about my love of Aintree and the Grand National and my 2009 Mon Mome coup, well Operation GN2012 started in earnest this morning with the placing of a couple of long term fancies. It felt good to be on the road again…Oooohh, I could crush a grape!

Today’s fancies are at Fontwell:

1.30 Font- Ballylifen (e/w).

2.00 Font- Oncle Kid & Jordan (e/w).

2.30 Font- Terra Bleu (win).

3.00 Font- Sir Du Bearn (win).

3.30 Font- Amirico (e/w).

4.00 Font- Tecktal (win).

4.30 Font- Knocknareen Boy & Megastyle (e/w).

Seedless!

Hoping to rip up a few tissues today!

Farewell Old Buddy

mully1 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Story from Sky Sports:

Veteran Hello Bud looks set to make his final racecourse appearance in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree in April.

Now 14, the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained gelding has run two creditable races since the turn of the year, most recently finishing fifth in the Classic Chase at Warwick.

He was fifth in the 2010 Grand National and also won that year’s Becher Chase over the famous fences, giving owner Seamus Murphy hope that his pride and joy can end his racing career on an incredible high.

“He ran a very good race in Warwick and we’ve decided to go for the English Grand National with him,” said Murphy.

“That will probably be his last run. He’ll have a bit of a break now and go straight to Aintree.

“He’s probably the most consistent jumper in the UK and he’s won the Becher Chase round the Aintree fences.

“I think if we got a bit of luck, he could win the National and there would be some party that night if he did!”

Today’s fancies are at Newcastle:

1.15 Newc- Nodform Richard & Papamoa (e/w).

1.15 Newc- Vosges (win).

2.15 Newc- Kings Chorister (win).

2.45 Newc- Etxalar & You Know Yourself (e/w).

3.15 Newc- Funky Munky (e/w).

3.45 Newc- Fog Patches (e/w).

4.15 Newc- Lucia Bay (win).

Splash it all over!

The drinks are on me!

Hereford Heroes

mully1 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:06:44 +0000

Not a single winner yesterday at Leicester on what was a tricky Tuesday to predict.

I have Google Alerts set up for various keywords and topics doing the rounds on the world wide web and one of the items I have set up is “Betfair”. This morning it threw up a story in the Telegraph about the Super League rejecting a sponsorship offer from Betfair. I couldn’t help but stick my two penneth in

Super League rejects Betfair sponsorship

Today’s fancies are at Hereford:

1.30 Here- Albertus Pictus (e/w).

2.00 Here- Gospel Preacher (e/w).

2.30 Here- Get It On (win).

3.00 Here- Beta Blocker & Credit Swap (e/w).

3.30 Here- Goat Castle & Echo Dancer (e/w).

4.00 Here- Rebel Melody (win).

4.30 Here- Putiacca Bella & Witchesintune (e/w).

Is it a bum deal?

Hoping to serve up a treat today!

Leicester Lego

mully1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:56:38 +0000

If any of you happen to know who the banner photograph of the Grand National start which appears as my blog header belongs to? -please let me know

Just two winners at Wetherby yesterday: Into Wain (B Hughes, 7-4 2nd-fav) & Hopeful Start (R P Mclernon, 5-4 fav).

Today’s fancies are at Leicester:

1.35 Leic- Comb F/C 11-1-3-2 (12 bets).

2.05 Leic- Cesium (e/w).

2.40 Leic- Zahirah Moon (e/w).

3.10 Leic- Mark Twain (win).

3.40 Leic- Plum Pudding & Investment Affair (e/w).

4.10 Leic- Mavalenta (e/w).

Mark Twain

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you!