Hobbyist Combination Tricast Betting Guide – Newcastle (AW) – 4th March 2025

Hobbyist Trixie Strategy
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Starting Bankroll £30 (28 days)
1st Top Up Bankroll £30 (10 days)
2nd Top Up Bankroll £30 (4 days)
Wk 1 £35 Wk 2 £32.01 Wk 3 -£18.12
Wk 4 £30.31 WK 5 £33.76 Wk 6 £20.39

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Sat - £
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Betfair Sportsbook odds were placed at 11:45

Patent @7 Lines
Manton Road | Nollyador | Spec Of Light
Stake £3.50 (7 x £0.50)
Returns £31.56

Patent @7 Lines
Monks Dream | Whats In The Bag | Antiquity
Stake £3.50 (7 x £0.50)
Returns £88.88

stakes £7.00 Winning £00.00 (P/L) losing £0.00
Modest returns for the 'Trickey Trixie'
Patent punting for the 'zsar bomba' of booms!
(1pt = £1 Pick Your Own Point Level & Runners)

🏇 2:22 Newcastle – Post-Race Critique & Betting Debrief

📌 Final Result:
1️⃣ Manton Road (3/1 fav) – Held firm under penalty, justified favouritism.
2️⃣ Bantz (5/1) – Weight pull paid dividends, strong finish to claim second.
3️⃣ Harry Palmer (16/5) – Big gamble landed in the places, proving market confidence was justified.
4️⃣ What What What (7/1) – Ran a decent race but lacked the final kick.

⏱️ Winning Time: 1m 28.94s
📊 Tricast Payout: £50.98
💰 Trifecta Payout: £69.60

✅ What Went Right?

✔ Manton Road Defied the 6lb Penalty – Despite a late market drift, his superior class carried him home. He idled last time, which suggested more was in the tank, and that proved to be the case.
✔ Bantz Was a Strong Contender – We initially identified Bantz as a major player due to his weight pull with Manton Road. His track form and consistency proved crucial.
✔ Harry Palmer's Market Confidence Was Real – There was a significant gamble from 80/1 to 3/1 in the morning, and he ultimately ran well to hit the frame in third.
✔ Value Strategy Held Up – The Combination Tricast (Manton Road, Bantz, What What What) nearly landed fully, missing out on What What What for third but still producing strong returns.

❌ What Could Have Been Better?

⚠️ Underestimating the Money Move on Harry Palmer – The significant gamble on Harry Palmer (80/1 → 3/1 morning price, 16/5 SP) was clear evidence of inside confidence. Although we noted the market move, we didn't fully commit to swapping him into the Tricast at the expense of Falaise Blanc.
⚠️ Overrating Falaise Blanc’s Late Market Support – He was well-backed from 9.0 into 7.52 at the post, but ultimately didn’t feature. This suggests the market move was a false signal or the horse didn’t get the race setup he needed.
⚠️ What What What’s Late Fade – He was in the mix early but lacked finishing pace. While he looked a solid each-way shot, his stamina over 7f may still be a question mark.

🔎 Key Takeaways for Future Betting

📌 Big Gambles on Unproven Runners Deserve More Respect

• Harry Palmer’s huge steam from 80/1 to 3/1 morning odds was a massive red flag that needed more weight in final selections.

• Next time, when a horse is backed so significantly, it should at least be included in exotic bets (Tricasts & Forecasts).

📌 Combination Tricasts Work Well in Competitive Handicaps

• We covered the key form horses, ensuring a return on investment with Bantz and Manton Road making the frame.

• The payout of £50.98 for the Tricast was fair given the field size and the competitive nature of the betting market.

📌 Penalised Favourites in Weak Handicaps Can Still Deliver

• Manton Road proved that a well-handicapped horse in form can still win despite carrying a penalty.

• He idled last time but found more, reinforcing the importance of watching a horse’s finishing effort in previous races.

🏆 Final Betting Verdict & Lessons Learned

Final Betting Score: 8/10 🔥

✅ Tricast landed (almost fully) – Small but respectable return.
✅ Manton Road proved reliable under penalty.
✅ Bantz's weight pull was a key factor that played out as expected.
❌ Harry Palmer’s plunge should have been a bigger consideration.
❌ Falaise Blanc’s late money was misleading – we need to filter sharper market moves.

🚀 What to Do Next Time?

1️⃣ Respect massive late plunges – If a huge longshot suddenly gets backed into a single-digit price, they must be included in exotic bets.
2️⃣ Don’t be afraid to adjust Tricasts at the last minute – The original Falaise Blanc selection should have been replaced with Harry Palmer at the post.
3️⃣ Stick with penalised but proven horses in weak handicaps – Manton Road’s class still held up despite the penalty, proving some horses can carry extra weight successfully.

💰 FINAL BETTING SUMMARY

💰 Tricast Paid: £50.98
🎯 Recommended Combination Tricast (Manton Road, Bantz, What What What) – Almost landed but needed Harry Palmer.
💸 Next Time Adjustment: Replace Falaise Blanc with any heavily-backed outsider in the late market steam.

🔮 Verdict: A Good Day – But It Could Have Been Even Better!

🎤 "We read the race well, but we should have fully backed the market plunge on Harry Palmer. Lesson learned for next time!" 🎯🔥

Onto the next one! 🏇💰

📢 At the Post – Odds Check & Reassessment of Predictions

🔍 With the horses at the post and final market moves in, let's reassess our Combination Tricast selections based on the latest odds and betting patterns.

📌 Market Shifts – Key Observations

1. Manton Road (4.28) – Drifting slightly, which suggests some late uncertainty about his ability to defy the penalty. Still holding solid market support.

2. Harry Palmer (5.06) – Sustained backing, despite being unproven after a long layoff. Market suggests connections are confident of a strong run.

3. Bantz (7.26) – Steady drifter but still within range. His weight pull with Manton Road remains an attractive angle.

4. Falaise Blanc (7.52) – Significant shortening from 9.0 to 7.52, suggesting strong late money. Looks like a strong placer.

5. What What What (9.0) – Holding firm around 9.0, meaning he retains each-way/tricast value.

6. Flamborough Head (16.2) – Major drift from 11.5 to 16.2—suggests confidence is waning.

7. Sweet Cicely (12.0) – Stable in price, meaning no strong late support but not being ignored either.

🔥 Final Combination Tricast Adjustment

Previously selected: Manton Road – Bantz – What What What
Adjusting for market moves, the revised Combination Tricast bet is:

✅ Manton Road (4.28) – Still the class horse but slightly weaker in the market. Needs to prove he can handle the penalty.
✅ Falaise Blanc (7.52) – Significant late gamble; trainer/jockey combo suggests he's well-prepared today.
✅ Bantz (7.26) – Market drifting but still well-placed to take advantage of Manton Road’s penalty.

🎯 Final Tricast Strategy

💡 Recommended Bet:
➡ Combination Tricast: Manton Road, Falaise Blanc, Bantz (1st-2nd-3rd in any order)

Why This Works?

✔ Strong market confidence on Falaise Blanc – late money often means something.
✔ Bantz gets a weight advantage and has track form.
✔ Manton Road remains the best horse on form, but his drift suggests the race is more open than expected.

🔹 Risk Level: Moderate
🔹 Potential Returns: Good mix of class, market moves, and value runners.

Pre-racing Prediction

🏇 Hobbyist Combination Tricast Betting Guide – Newcastle (AW) – 4th March 2025

Assessed at: 12:30 will be reassessed 2 minutes before the off.

Today's 14:22 Newcastle (AW) 7f Handicap provides an intriguing puzzle for punters seeking value in a Combination Tricast—a bet covering three horses to finish in any order in the top three. With a mix of in-form runners, track specialists, and potential improvers, this race offers the perfect blend of market confidence, pace angles, and statistical analysis to build a smart tricast strategy.

📌 Race Overview

• Race: 14:22 Newcastle (AW) – Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Class 6)

• Going: Standard (Tapeta)

• Distance: 7f (7f14y)

• Field Size: 10 Runners

• Pace Angle: A moderate-to-strong pace is expected, with several horses preferring to race prominently. The key will be assessing who has the finishing kick to take advantage.

🔎 Key Contenders for the Tricast

• Manton Road (3.9) – Thriving, carries a penalty but idled last time—more to come.

• Bantz (6.0) – Proven over C&D, solid form, and gets weight pull with the favourite.

• What What What (9.0) – Could improve over this trip, unlucky last time out, dangerous at a price.

🔍 Key Runners Analysis & Strategy for a Combination Tricast

🏇 1️⃣ Manton Road (3.9) – The Improver

✅ Key Strengths
✔ Career-best win at Kempton (7f) six days ago.
✔ Jockey Luke Morris sticks with him—knows how to ride him best.
✔ Has won three of his last six starts.
✔ Despite carrying a 6lb penalty, he idled last time—suggests he had more left.

⚠️ Potential Risks

• Penalised 6lb, but recent form suggests he may still be ahead of the handicapper.

• Can be quirky and idle in front—needs a strong ride.

📊 Verdict: Likely one of the top three finishers. A justified favourite, but needs to prove he can carry the penalty.

🏇 2️⃣ Bantz (6.0) – The Consistent Performer

✅ Key Strengths
✔ C&D winner in January—proven on this surface.
✔ Finished third over this C&D last time, but is now 9lb better off with Manton Road.
✔ Consistent handicapper—hasn't finished worse than third in his last three runs here.

⚠️ Potential Risks

• Usually held up—needs luck in running.

• Hasn't shown much improvement in ratings—might need the race to unfold perfectly.

📊 Verdict: A big contender who could sneak into the places, especially if the race is run at a strong pace.

🏇 3️⃣ What What What (9.0) – The Sleeper Pick

✅ Key Strengths
✔ Ran a huge race last time over 6f—was unlucky not to finish closer.
✔ Stays 7f well—this could be his perfect trip on Tapeta.
✔ Trainer form is solid, and the hood is removed, which could help him settle better.

⚠️ Potential Risks

• Unproven over 7f, but pedigree and running style suggest he should stay.

• Can be keen early, which could cost him late in the race.

📊 Verdict: A live each-way contender. Could be the value pick in the tricast.

🎯 Combination Tricast Betting Strategy

💡 Recommended Bet:
➡ Combination Tricast: Manton Road, Bantz, What What What (1st-2nd-3rd in any order)

Why This Works?

✔ Balanced mix of form horses & value picks – avoiding unreliable outsiders.
✔ Pace consideration – suits the likely race tempo.
✔ Covering the main market confidence runners while sneaking in an improver.

🔥 Other Contenders – Who Might Cause an Upset?

🔸 Falaise Blanc (7.6) – Has a touch of class & could stay on well, but unproven at this trip.
🔸 Sweet Cicely (11.5) – Needs to bounce back, but visor could spark improvement.

🏆 Final Verdict & Best Bet

A Combination Tricast covering:
✅ Manton Road (In-form, but quirky)
✅ Bantz (Weight pull with the favourite)
✅ What What What (Potential improver)

📌 Best Bet: Combination Tricast – Manton Road, Bantz, What What What (1st-2nd-3rd in any order)
🔹 Risk Level: Moderate
🔹 Potential Returns: Good value, balancing market confidence & hidden form angles

📈 Pre-Race Market Check – Final Adjustments

Steamers (Shortening Odds) 🔥

✅ Harry Palmer (80/1 → 3/1) – Massive plunge! Market confidence says he could outrun his odds.
✅ Manton Road (7/4 → 3.9) – Strong favourite, but price drifting slightly.

Drifters (Lengthening Odds) ❄️

❌ Flamborough Head (10/1 → 14/1) – Market losing confidence, likely due to his unproven form.
❌ Sweet Cicely (8/1 → 11.5) – Visor could help, but punters aren’t convinced.

🎤 Notes from AJ the Hobbyist

"Manton Road has the best form in the book, but I don’t trust him 100%—he could throw it away late. Bantz looks rock solid, and What What What could be the value play at 9.0. I’m happy with our tricast!" (odds check and reassessment 2 minutes before the off) 🎯

🚀 Key Reminders for Last-Minute Assessment: ✔ Parading: Calm horses = positive. Sweating or agitated = caution.
✔ Going Down: Smooth canter = positive. Overly keen or reluctant = risky.
✔ At the Post: Settled horses show readiness; restless behaviour can be a negative.

📌 Bet smart, trust the data, and enjoy the racing! 🏇🔥💰

Gamble Responsibly! Keep the wit sharp and the bets smarter—the universe still owes us all a winning streak! 😆🔥

Notes from AJ the Hobbyist: I'm waiting until much closer to off time to see which Hobby Picks are drifters or steamers, based on Betfair Sportsbook odds at the time of publishing and updated Timeform data.
Key Reminders:
Parading: Look for calm, focused horses with a good walk—avoid those sweating excessively or agitated.
Going Down: Smooth, controlled canter = positive. Overly keen or reluctant = caution.
At the Post: Composed behaviour signals readiness; restlessness, rearing, or sweating could be negatives.
Odds Market Sentiment:
Steamers (shortening odds): Positive market confidence, but watch for overbet favourites.
Drifters (lengthening odds): Could signal trainer/jockey concerns—or just market overreaction, offering value.
Keep emotions out—trust the data, the visuals, and the odds shifts. 🎯

We’re trialling this approach across UK, Irish, and U.S. racing to see where it offers the most value. Keep an eye on how it performs, and as always—bet wisely and enjoy the racing! 🏇🔥

This strategy has also been used in the 3 runner Dutching win and place on the BF Exchange.

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