What an unsatisfactory format this new naps table has turned out to be -There really should be two separate table one for the lay and one for the win selectors. The compromise of paying out the top two Lsp is clumsy.how can you have two winners with different "scores" ? The guy laying in second place does not have to try and get past the leader to collect 6 weeks free subs gets away from the element of winner takes all. There is a queue for second place that's true but the guy who simply lay'd his 100/1 shots throughout the month is not being taken on and a "winner"? I don't think so - come on lads don't settle for second place there are 6 of you still with a chance.
I hope the format is abandoned for September
have not really been able to put too many tips up on it this month so the last two days is critical for me needing to find at least a 10/1 shot to get second and 14/1 to get the top prize. - And with the next two days racing dominated by two year old races that does look a complete no no.
So in the expectation of a good race at Ripon in the 4.10 with course and ground runners with form have turned my attention to that race for my nap -- 1m2f g/sft good in places with forecast light rain - and horses that are returning for the race they went well in last year and am Happy to side with Ailsa Craig and Fastnet Storm and a hint for that scopy individual Destiny Blue - see that Geoffrey has selected Ailsa Craig the filly who beat home Fastnet Storm here last year but who has a weight disadvantage with that one today.
Its a race dominated by 4 yr old's over the past 10 years and favours front runners drawn all over the place
who wants a bet that the leaders will be overtaken in the last 2 days ?
Result ---- A race in which it seemed an advantage to come from the rear, the early pace being a good one.
Runaway winner SCRAPPER SMITH recovered having been denied a clear run to power away on this first try at 1m2f. He´d been expected to improve for it andthe soft ground was certainly in his favour. He´ll be forced up in grade now, but is unexposed over this trip and could have more to offer.
Mirrored, back on the same mark as when winning at Doncaster on his reappearance in April, stayed on from off the pace and will be of obvious interest next time.
Classic Colori continues to ease down the weights and his last two efforts have been better, suggesting his new yard can get a win out of him.
Pleasant Day, 1lb higher than when winning at the course in June, left several dismal efforts behind in finishing fourth.
Ailsa Craig, up 2lb for winning at Beverley, was forced a bit wide and didn´t get the best of runs, so probably should have finished closer.
In-form 3-y-o King Of The Celts stays further than this, but in wanting to ensure it was proper test at the distance got involved in going too fast early with Fastnet Storm, and the pair had nothing left when it mattered.
Epernay has been running well all year, buthe was under pressure and looked awkward rounding the final bend, eventually dropping right out. This wasn´t her true form.[MB]
QUOTES: Alistair Whillans, trainer of Scrapper Smith: "We always thought he´d stay and the rain came in time for him as he loves the softer ground. The handicapper will put him up for this so we will probably have to raise him in grade next time."
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