The Novice Tipster

Straight From The Trainers Mouth Luca Cumani 3:10 York – Afsare 7/2 This looks a very tight race with little between six or seven runners and as such we can’t be confident. It still remains to be seen whether the Listed race Afsare won at Sandown last time is worth much - what can be said is that neither Cai Shen nor Cill Rialaig behind him that day have let the form down in their subsequent runs – but so long as there is a good gallop on, as well there might be with Ransom Note in the line up, Afsare should go very well as he looks an improved performer this year and this much quicker ground is very much in his favour. 2:05 York - Hippy Hippy Shake she looks to have each-way claims in an open race. Certral and the unbeaten Godolphin filly Anjaz look dangerous opponents, but Hippy Hippy Shake has continued to work very well since her Salisbury success (for all we were disappointed to see the runner-up then beaten at Hamilton the other day) and the long Knavesmire stra

Ascot 2:20 Scatter Dice 2/1 (nb) -£30 2:55 Catfish 16/1 e/w (treble) 3:25 Maureen 5/6 - £18.33 3:55 Robin Hoods Bay 11/4 York 2:05 Hippy Hippy Shake 11/4 3:10 Wigmore Hall 8/1 e/w 3:45 El Viento 14/1 e/w 4:20 Ajmany 2/1 (nap) Newmarket 5:35 Bite of The Cherry 5/1 - £60 4:00 Rex Imperator 7/2 Newcastle 2:30 Personal Touch 10/1 e/w -£17.50 Salisbury 6:40 Mayo Lad 9/4 Lingfield 8:00 Seven Veils 6/5 £130 stake - £125.83 returns =  -£4.17 loss

Straight From The Trainers Mouth Roger Varian 7:30 York – Firdaws 6/1 The daughter of Mr Greeley was third in the Fillies' Mile last September but failed to fire on her first run of the year at Newbury. Since that run she has been in good order at home and Roger is hoping for an improved performance.He said: "We think Firdaws got stuck in the mud at Newbury and I am happy to put a line through that run."Based on her form from last season and her home work and I hopeful that she will run well. Fast ground is ideal as it a galloping track like York," Michael Bell 2:55 Ascot – Star of Rohm 12/1 He has been given a bit of time after his Ayr run and appears to be back in good form again. 5:35 Newmarket – Candycakes At Newmarket we start the action with CANDYCAKES who has been stepped up again in trip. She looks as though she will appreciate further and it would be great to see her fulfil her potential 6:10 Newmarket – Hot Mustard gave a good acco