Hors Racing Pick / 15.02.2011

Newcastle (14h40)

Pick : Thornton Alice

Second of 10 in Wetherby bumper for Ian McInnes before £5,000 sale in August; poor on hurdling debut but respectable 2nd here next time behind an odds-on chance of Donald McCain's, albeit off a dawdling gallop; up in trip but half-sister stayed 3m+ and this is probably a weak race. In frame both starts in bumpers. Improved effort second time up over hurdles when chasing home a subsequent winner over 2m here (heavy going) last month. Obvious claims if stamina holds out.

Odds : 3

Stake : 3/10

Book : Bet365

Result : +6

Horse Racing Pick / 14.02.2011

Plumpton (16h00)

Pick : Pascha Bere

138-rated hurdler who posted a pleasing return from a break when third to very useful Tocca Ferro in Listed handicap at Ascot in October; absent again since and slightly worrying connections reach for first-time visor (worn cheekpieces last three starts) switched to chasing, but barring accidents rates biggest danger to Keki Buku. Useful 2m hurdler, better than ever fitted with cheekpieces this season. Must command respect switched to fences with visor now tried, and stable amongst the winners.

Odds : 4

Stake : 3/10

Book : Betfair

Result : +9

Horse Racing Pick / 11.02.2011

Southwell (13h45)

Pick : Verrazano

Won moderate C&D maiden latest; might be more to come. Ability first two starts over 7f on Polytrack before winning a moderate C&D maiden (mixed messages from the form); less exposed than most and might be more to come. Fair form in 7f Wolverhampton maidens and any fears that switch to this surface plus drop to 6f would not suit dispelled when off the mark over C&D last time. Fancied to follow up on handicap debut.

Odds : 3

Stake : 3/10

Book : Betfair

Result : -4

Wolverhampton (18h40)

Pick : Dart

Back to form over C&D latest; should go well again. Bounced back from rare poor effort at Southwell on New Year's Day (had been held up with the weather) with win over C&D next time; 2lb higher mark should not preclude another decent effort. Back to best for new yard to win handicap here (16.5f) in November and put Southwell blip behind her when landing C&D event last month. 2 lb rise not excessive and respected once more.

Odds : 4.8

Stake : 4/10

Book : Betfair

Result : -4

Horse Racing Pick / 10.02.2011

Taunton (14h00)

Pick : Chrysander

Odds : 2.75

Stake : 5/10

Book : Bet365

Result :  + 8.75

Kempton Horse Racing Pick / 09.02.2011

Kempton (17h40)

Pick : Mandys Hero

Odds : 3.5

Stake : 4/10

Book : Bet 365

Result : 4

Horse Racing Pick / Sedgefield / 08.02.2011

Sedgefield (14h55)

Pick : Ligntening Rod

Odds : 10.5

Stake : 2/10

Book : Betfair

Result : -2

Horse Racing Picks / Southwell / 01.02.2011

Southwell (15h30)

Pick : Elusive Flame

Odds : 6.5

Stake : 1/10

Book : Bet365

Result : -1

Southwell (16h30)

Pick : Double Duchess

Odds : 3.25

Stake : 3/10

Book : Bet365

Result : -3