Update post on the Irish Laurels...

...The Irish heats, complete with trap numbers, for this contest are now available and I see that they have put in three dogs that did not need to qualify. This has put my tissue slightly out; but not enough to make me concerned.

I've analysed the three dogs and have slotted them in based on their recent times. This makes life interesting because one of the dogs has a really excellent time and takes its place at the top of my list in front of Holborn Post!

Oran Premier is its name ,which I have priced at 3/1; Ladbrokes have it in their list as 6/1 - which makes it an 'excellent value' bet. If I was betting only one dog; I would consider betting it. But I'm looking for ew value bets with a chance of reaching the final-it being a bonus if they win; and a lot can happen during heats.

The next interesting new entry to consider is Bog Dale Boy which I have priced at 22/1; which slots ino my tissue about 7th from the top of the total list of 24. Ladbrokes have priced it at 100/1 which I consider is really excellent value and is worth 1 point ew 1/4 odds a place. So I will be adding it to my list which will now comprise of :

Disco Stu 25/1
Final Showdown 33/1
Tyrur Brett 33/1
Bog Dale Boy 100/1

The 3rd dog added to the heats is Blue Majestic at 100/1, Ladbroke's odds, but I see it was originally in at 40/1. It is about mid-way in my list and could be classed as a good value bet; but I'm put off by the fact that the price has gone out in the betting; besides I've got enough 'hopefuls' in there already!

Come racing!!