Friday 4th April

Onwards. Thanks to the anonymous poster for the kind words yesterday.

2:00

I'd assumed I'd find a bet in this, seeing as I specialise in novice chases, but nope. Albertas Run is opposable, Aintree didn't look his track when he ran here before, but it isn't easy finding anything to beat him. If I thought Cedrus Libani would stay I'd like him for a place.

2:35

Was keen on Tazbar before everyone and his dog started barking his name and he got put in at 15/8. I priced at 9/4, so will sit this one out. Nenuphar Collonges should really place, but he was scrubbed along early at Cheltenham and this track wouldn't suit based on that.

3:10

Master Minded 1/3 actually looks fair, but who cares!

3:45

I thought Nacarat would be suited to this after Wincanton. The race is full of exposed horses and if he avoids typical Aintree trouble he should be there at the end. I put him in at what looks a silly 7/1, so he has to be backable at 12s!

4:20

I wouldn't be surprised if Khyber Kim bounced back here unbacked! Blue Bajan is one I think can get closer to the favourite on a track that will ideally suit, getting the weight, and with the stable in form. 10/1 looks a very workable price. I'd have him priced with Greenbridge (impressive last time) and Pierrot Lunaire.

4:55

As with Khyber Kim, expect Mr Strachan to romp home now he's not burdened with my cash. Kings Euro looks like he may get a soft lead here, and if he does he can get them all at it. Probably more a back to lay he still looks very backable at 7/1.

£500 Challenge

£3 win Blue Bajan at 10/1

£10 place Blue Bajan at 2/1 (7/4 ok)

£2.50 ew Nacarat at 12/1

£2.50 ew Kings Euro at 7/1

3 x 30p ew doubles

1x10pew treble