Trainers and Jockeys report 18/12/2018
Not the best of weeks last week I am sorry to report but that is the way with these things and with Christmas coming up shortly we can but hope for a little present underneath the bookmaker’s tree. Here’s hoping for a successful week ahead for all those trainers and jockeys mentioned with our horse racing tips filling in any obvious gaps.
In-Form Trainers:
Willie Mullins – 37% winners 59% placed runners
With so many multiple entries over the days ahead, trying to second guess Willie Mullins is never a good thing but if he does allow Ballyward (Non Runner) to head off to the 12.15pm at Thurles on Saturday afternoon then he has a serious chance of winning for the first time over fences. Early punters should be well aware that at the time of writing he has seven entries in the same contest and there is no guarantee that Ballyward will be the one who runs!
Keith Dalgleish – 36% winners 36% placed runners
With the Dalgleish yard back in the best of form it may well be worth hoping that recent winner Woodside Wonder
Harry Whittington – 31% winners 46% placed runners
The Dubai Way
Oliver Sherwood – 30% winners 50% placed runners
Oliver Sherwood is one of our more popular trainers thanks to his openness with both the press and the public and regular posts on social media and few will begrudge him a decent winning run. Rayvin Black
In-Form Jockeys:
Callum Rodriguez – 45% winners 55% placed rides
If her in-form jockey can get the six-year-old mare interested and on her toes early on, then Poppy In The Wind
David Bass – 36% winners 36% placed rides
One race at Hereford in a bumper and one win so far for Those Tiger Feet
Harry Bannister – 31% winners 38% placed rides
Suggesting an unraced horse is always a massive risk but with limited rides to pick from for his jockey we have sided with Parkin
Mikey Hamill – 27% winners 27% placed rides
Lastly for this week we give you Rightdownthemiddle
Summary (in chronological order, all times subject to change):
Woodside Wonder – 1.15pm Lingfield Wednesday
Rightdownthemiddle – 2.35pm Ludlow Wednesday
Parkin – 3.35pm Ludlow Wednesday
Poppy In The Wind – 7.15pm Newcastle Wednesday
Those Tiger Feet – 3.40pm Ascot Friday
Ballyward – 12.15pm Thurles Saturday – Non Runner
Rayvin Black – 1.15pm Ascot Saturday
The Dubai Way – 2.30pm Newcastle Saturday
Last week’s form focus can be found on site here, while if you fancy a more up to date list of runners and selections – have a look at our racecard page here.