Tipping / Carl Harris / 11 June 2009 /

Carl Harris has a trio of bets today as he attempts to generate some Royal Ascot cash...

It's a very busy day with six meetings to attack and a plethora of betting opportunities for backers. With Royal Ascot starting on Tuesday now is the time to hopefully swell the betting bank for the best week of Flat racing anywhere in the world which, with the exception of Cheltenham, is as good as it gets. I have a long short list to work from which should yield some winners for us today.

Party Doctor (1.35) should kick off proceedings at Newbury with a win in a competitive looking two-year-old maiden. Tom Dascombe's colt went very close to making a winning start at Leicester first time out which, with further improvement, will have set him up nicely to go one better and land a nice wager for his backers. I anticipate this one will come in for sustained support in the serious trading period before the off so taking the early price is recommended.

The feature race on the Newbury card is a three-year-old fillies listed contest which I anticipate going to the very progressive Apple Charlotte (2.40). I backed the Cecil filly last time when she beat The Miniver Rose readily over course and distance. Unbeaten in all of her three career starts, connections decided against running in the Oaks in favour of a gradual step up in class. The Miniver Rose did take part in the Oaks suggesting that the form, in the context of today's race at least, is rock solid. Apple Charlotte is my best bet of the day and again I forecast she will be well supported.

At Yarmouth Sir Mark Prescott can continue his revival following a temporary shutdown of his stable with Brett Vale (5.05). The gelding has won twice from his current mark of 57 and the master trainer replaces stable jockey Seb Sanders with the capable Rossie Jessop who takes off five pounds of the six pounds penalty. The early price looks a good one for a horse that should complete a hat-trick and will surely be winning races from a higher marks in the future. Layers will be brave to oppose this one but it is surprising how often they take on Sir Mark's handicappers, it is a battle in which the trainer is well ahead. We can benefit from another well handicapped performer today.

Thursdays Bets...
1.35 Newbury - Party Doctor - win @ [2.44]
2.40 Newbury - Apple Charlotte - win @ [2.34]
5.05 Yarmouth - Brett Vale - win @ [2.02]

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