The Novice Tipster

  1st Ivane 16/1 - 60 2nd Finn Lough 14/1 - 50 3rd The Big Breac 11/4 - 40   Not lots and lots of stats here which is strange. Ivane scored the best and definitely stays after winning the Durham National. Im not convinced the course is the best for him but its not terrible either, would probably do better left-handed, although has won right-handed. Ground is fine and wont mind if it dries out either.  Finn Lough should also stay, i think he needs to step up on his previous performances, but the ground is perfect and the track will be ok for him.   The Big Breac i thought might top this, so was a little surprised. Definitely think he will be in the places though/ Will stay and although not sure how he is going right-handed he should appreciate the track. He has claims So although not loads to go on, i do think Ivane can run well and The Big Breac will be thereabouts. Ill stick with my system here.  My Selection: Ivane 16/1    

  1st Calipso Collonges 9/1 - 45 2nd Light Flicker 10/1 - 40 2nd Innisfree Lad 40/1 - 40 2nd Who's In The Box 50/1 - 40 Unlike the King George, this race is VERY tight. Small Present & Representing Bob both scored 35, so there really isnt much in it. Calipso Collonges just pipped it.  Calipso Collonges has never won over this far but he has run well at a distance before. He rarely runs these days but run a cracking race on season debut, and to put it in perspective the average rating of that race was 137, and here its 120. So this is much easier, yet he managed a gallant 3rd to Ramses De Teillee. That form alone should see him go well here. The ground should be perfect. And the track is ideal.  Light Flicker run well over a lot further last time out and steps back in distance, he came 2nd that day and the 4th placed horse has since won over this exact distance next time out. Form at the track is 2, 1. But i do think he would prefer it more undualting, however the grou...