Horse Racing Bets Friday 16th December

3.40 Ascot - MINELLA WARRIOR - Showed promise behind subsequent hurdles winner in sole Irish point. Sold for £180,000 and certainly bred for the job.

3.50 Newcastle - OUTRAGE - Multiple turf winner and close up in last 4 AW starts. Down to 81 and tried in the first time blinkers.

4.15 Wolverhampton - PORTLEDGE - Consistent on turf; bit more possibly needed for the win on AW debut, but still lightly enough raced.

7.30 Dundalk - KEN'S SAM'S - Not beaten far over C&D on her handicap debut here last month and every chance based on that.

2.20 Fairview - OCEANS TRIP and PEPE LE PEW - OT has been Moderate recently, but blinkers are added and edging down the weights. More expected with top jockey up. PLP had issues latest, but was consistent before that. Solewin was this c & d and down to a nice rating of 69.

5.10 Greyville - MARIUCCIA BEACH and VEGAS LIGHTS - MB has taken a while getting going, but much better last time, is well bred and represents a top stable. Would expect another step forward at 8's. VL was not beaten far on debut form a shocking draw. Did show a bit of toe that day and noticeably short at 6's

5.50 Greyville - WILLOUGHTON - Essentially taking a punt on this one's fitness, after 33 weeks off. Has the form to get involved, so happy risking 25's

6.25 Greyville - THALER POINT and ASTROMAN - Both solid single figure form chances.

7.00 Greyville - PERSIAN RUG - Blinkers added. Poor latest in soft conditions, unbeaten this trip and interesting at 8's on Poly debut

7.30 Greyville - LADY PENRHYN - Has gone well fresh in the past and fair EW shot at 14's, now dropping in class.

6.25 Greyville - Already with a couple at shorter, but adding CAUGHTINTHEDEEP at 50's.