Two good performances yesterday but sadly only two places to add to the slate. Throne Hall bounced back to form down in trip and tried his heart out all the way to the line, but bumped into a similarly talented rival carrying much less weight. He handles cut so should remain competitive in the autumn. King Triton ran a cracker on his handicap debut to finish third. He went along near the pace but lacked the speed required

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Was glad to be back with a couple of bets on Wednesday, for all that it didn't go to plan! Hurricane Ivor ran a cracker to finish third but the biggest inconvenience to him came at the start when he got bumped upon leaving the stalls. That led to a disadvantageous position and got him beat. Future Investment got too far back, although more so by design as he was drawn wide and in no rush to go anywhere early. He hit

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The last punting day was none too enjoyable! Method got out of the stalls properly and they tried to make the running on him, which didn't work out. He ran better than in the July Cup at least but connections clearly have a job on their hands to get him back on track properly. Hopefully they will sometime soon. Diocles Of Rome drifted majorly in the betting and was given a very considerate ride, not asked much of a question

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Saturday's either go one way or the other. This one went the other. Fundamental was the best performer of the lot, finishing second in the Bunbury Cup, and beat all bar the winner easily. It was a great effort from an improving sort and he should be capable of stepping up to Listed & Group class after this. Fame And Acclaim ran a cracker too, finishing third at 16/1. If I'm being picky, he was maybe committed for

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It's always a decent day when your best bet actually wins! Bickerstaffe did the trick this time around with a comfortable Ascot success and Cieren Fallon deserves a lot of credit for a perfect ride, getting the horse covered up before switching to the near rail when things got serious. That move probably extended his superiority which isn't great news when it comes to the handicapper but ensured he couldn't lose this. Too

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With a bit of luck, Thursday could have been a good day! The Organiser in particular was unlucky not to go close, travelling better than anything else but stuck behind horses and when he did get a clear run, the race had developed away from him. As expected, taking a lead was showing him in a different light and he has got the potential to rate quite highly once everything aligns the way he needs it to. It didn't here. Popmaster

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A fantastic Saturday courtesy of 25/1 (35p R4!) and 11/1 winners. Hurricane Ivor was the shorter of the two and whilst officially a dead heat, most firms paid out on both and rightly so with regard to the Haggas horse as he won the race, despite whatever nonsense they churn out about "faulty equipment" distorting the mirror image. Comical scenes from the powers that be and not a good look for racing full stop. Alounak

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Fleeting Prince was a major disappointment on his first start since being gelded and didn't look like a horse who was being prepped for the Wokingham before having to miss that engagement, running more so like a Class 6 performer. Not really sure why he was so flat and maybe he needs more time to refind his form. Tabdeed ran a big race to come home best of the Shadwell trio but had to settle for fourth place overall.

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