Sunday 10th February

I'm out for lunch today so am not at all sure why I'm putting up two bets today.

Still, we have to continue with the theme of opposing Liverpool, especially away to Chelsea this afternoon. We can save half the stake on a draw using the asian handicaps, and at the price I actually have Chelsea to win.

Leopardstown 3:50

The Listener 5/2

Snowy Morning 5/2

Nickname 11/2

Mister Topnotch 10/1

The Listener likes it hock-deep, a soft lead, and this 3m is right at the limit of his stamina. Oh, and all his best form has come prior to January each season. Good reasons to find something to beat him. Nickname looks unlikley to get the trip. So, realistically that leaves the two improvers, of whom by far the most likely is Snowy Morning. Ruby has chosen him over most the field and although he hasn't got a rating on the board that would trouble these, this looks a good time to start. The 5/1 would have been great but Pricewise and an almond croissant this morning scuppered that. 4/1 still very fair. Save on Mister Topnotch if you will, my racing fund will.

At Exeter I'd have been interested in Dream Alliance (200/1 for the National worth a dabble), Bible Lord and King Louis but won't be around to price up and monitor, so will chuck them into doubles with Snowy and forget about them.

£500 Challenge

Chelsea £20 at 8/11 -0.25 asian handicap (4/6 ok)

Snowy Morning £20 win at 4/1