Saturday – time to draw breath.

Let’s be honest following the results of the last 72 hours, most punters did not need the support of advisors to have won money.

Sometimes punting can be simple – backing Ryan Moore and Aiden O’ Brien horses at Chester a prime example.

However bookies exist because these examples rarely go to this level of success.

I think Saturday has all the makings of a day when the bookies strike back .

Very complicated handicap puzzles at Ascot and Haydock and small fields with short price favourites at Lingfield are warning flags I am not going to ignore.

There are possible opportunities at Newcastle on Sunday and lots at York next week.

Good luck on Saturday maybe the bookie bashing will continue. if you are betting I hope it does.

William Haggas has pulled out all but one of his horses on Saturday accept for Tiber Flow in the Haydock 3.55 . He will need to be near his best to beat Kikkuli and Ayanaabi and as he usually needs his first outing I will watch him without a bet .

Back later Saturday with Sundays possible selections.

Russ Diary of a Season 10 May 2025