Work Watcher
Work Watcher also joined the SP2A Daily Tipster roster on the 1st March 2016. Work Watcher proofs all selections to Racing Index as SP2A Work Watcher. Work Watcher joined us from our sister website Tipping Supermarket, where he has had an excellent record since February 2015, and by maintaining the Tipping Supermarket proofing data ensures the proofing record is fully accurate. Work Watcher now tips EXCLUSIVELY for SP2A.
John who provides the Work Watcher service uses a variety of contacts that he has built up in a number of Training Centres, who provide him with an insight in to horses who are training well and thriving. He then takes this and applies a form and statistical analysis to decide what chances they have in their runs immediately following the positive reports he receives .
Work Watcher took a break over most of the winter but returns from 1 May for the Summer, when in the past few years he has had considerable success in the May - October period.
Work Watcher ceased tipping on 27/06/2018
On the right hand side of the screen is the analysis for the tipster: Work Watcher, you can view the data of the last 20 Tips, All Tips for the current year, 2024, and their historical data, all their tips since starting at SP2A.
Recent Blog Entries for Work Watcher
Newcastle Friday 29th September Posted: 29/09/2017 21:15
Newcastle 7.45 12 Round The Island @ 12/1 / Newcastle 9.15 2 See Vermont @ 10/1(see write up for specific staking suggestion)The inescapable trend over 5-6 furlongs here is the "golden rail" a high draw can be a big asset;low grade races tonight and ... [Read More]
Thursday 28th September Posted: 28/09/2017 07:36
Good MorningA frustrating day yesterday as Excellent Times was just beaten in the 2.00 at Redcar and both runners in the 4.10 got the paceall wrong and faded out of contention at the business end of the race. As a Tipping Service results are paramoun... [Read More]
Ayr 3.45 Posted: 21/09/2017 15:45
Ayr 3.45 5 Ingleby Hollow - 1 point each way @ 14/1 (all Bookies odds to 4th place Skybet to 5th)A very competitive race over an extended 13 furlongs and I was keen on Hurricane Hollow; Johnny Delta and King of Scotland who can all run big races, how... [Read More]
Beverley 4.00 Posted: 20/09/2017 16:00
Beverley 4.00 12 Astrophysics - 1 point each way @ 12/1Of the horses I have on my tracker for this race both One Boy and Jacobs Pillow look to have gone abovethe magical ceiling of 70, above which they struggle; Miningold is another who looks just a ... [Read More]
Saturday 16th September Posted: 16/09/2017 16:15
Doncaster 2.25 1 Breton Rock @ 6/1 / Lingfield 4.15 2 Curious Fox - each way @ 15/2I have read the experts view that Breton Rock is not well handicapped, I concede thisis a career high mark but only 1lb above last winning mark and the Going and Cours... [Read More]
Uttoxeter 3.00 Posted: 13/09/2017 15:00
3.00 9 Our Folly @ 16/1 - 1 point each wayThe 3 mile Chase at Uttoxeter is very competitive and the likes of After Eight Sivola will be a big danger. OUR FOLLY is a decent horse at this level and although inconsistent has some exceptional Course... [Read More]
Haydock 3.30 Posted: 07/09/2017 15:30
Haydock 3.30 6 Pecheurs De Peries - 1 point each way @ 8/1my selection is PECHEURS DE PARIES, he ran well over the Course and Distance last time and willhave learned a lot, he should be ridden with a bit more restraint today. The Going looks ideal an... [Read More]
Kempton 5.20 Posted: 06/09/2017 17:20
Kempton 5.20 3 Chetan - 1 point each way @ 7/1 (Lads/Corals - odds to 4th place in this race)The favourite here is Morello who holds very solid claims but with odds to 4th place from a couple of the biggest Bookmakers the each way claims of CHET... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Ascot 4.55 3 Life Less Ordinary - each way @ 6/1 (generally) Posted: 30/09/2016 16:55
In the closing race at 4.55 we see a number of proven stayers who may actuallyfind this trip a bit on the short side, and some basically out of form horses whomay still be on marks reflecting past, as opposed to present form capabilities.Life Less Or... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Hamilton 4.20 1 Eastern Dragon - each way @ 10/1 Posted: 26/09/2016 16:20
Top weight is Eastern Dragon, the choice of Work Watcher in the 4.20 at Hamilton; the Goingis very heavy there and proven stamina and form in the ground are vital, the selection has won onsoft, is dropped back to a comfortable grade, after a run in a... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Haydock 5.05 11 Dark Devil - each way @ 6/1 Posted: 23/09/2016 17:05
The 5.05 at Haydock poses the classic conundrum of 3 year old form v the form of older horses;and whilst the 3 year olds get bigger weight allowances in July and August, that exemption nowreduces and allows a better view of "absolute form". There are... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Goodwood 4.55 4 Symposium - each way @ 6/1 (Paddy Power) Posted: 21/09/2016 16:55
Work Watcher is keen on Symposium, a winner last time out, a dropback to 6 furlongs seemed to suit and with only a small penalty and ridden by the inform Georgia Cox. looks another strong contender for the in form Haggas stable.The likely favourite (... [Read More]
Selections today are ONLINE now in The Members Paddock Posted: 21/09/2016 07:19
Selections today from Work Watcher at Goodwood and Barry Nicholls at Redcar are online for Members in the Members Paddock from 8.00am. [Read More]
Work Watcher - Newmarket 3.50 3 Oceane @ 4/1 / 8 The Cashel Man @ 10/1 - each way (odds to 4th place in this race - see logic re Oceane odds/bet) Posted: 17/09/2016 15:50
At Newmarket Work Watcher sees Oceane as the "one to beat" over this marathon trip;the price of 4/1 and odds to 4th place give you the scope for either a win bet or an eachway saver if you want to be more conservative. The Cashel Man has closely matc... [Read More]
Daily Tips online now Posted: 17/09/2016 08:37
Daily Tips from Work Watcher; Neil Farmer and Barry Nicholls are online now in The Members Hub and have been sent via e-mail + sms to subscribers. [Read More]
Work Watcher - Ayr 4.15 6 Ocean Sheridan @ 10/1 + 14 Khelman @ 20/1 - each way (WH/B365/CORAL/PP/SKY - odds to 5th) Posted: 16/09/2016 16:15
Work Watcher is not alone in looking at 7 furlong form at Ayr in 6 furlong races when the Going is soft.It is a long galloping straight with more than a few undulations and a bit of a climb to the line; youneed speed to be tactically versatile but an... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Ayr 2.00 3 Silvery Moon @ 7/1 /2 Miss Van Gogh @ 10/1 (BV/Sky) - each way Posted: 15/09/2016 14:00
A competitive race where I think that likely favourites Tadaany and Our Boy Jack are vulnerableto a number of horses coming down in Grade who will handle the conditions and who are on verynice handicap marks. I reluctantly leave out Finn Class purely... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Listowel 4.10 7 Gas Line Boy - each way @ 10/1 (Bet 365) - odds to 4th place + Work Watcher - Beverley 4.05 1 Mushaarif - win @ 3/1 Posted: 14/09/2016 16:10
The Kerry National at Listowel will be a 3 mile slog in deep ground over 3 miles and we thinkthat some of the "class horses" at the top of the weights will be vulnerable under such conditions.One that won't is Folsom Blue, but this may actually... [Read More]
Work Watcher - The Curragh 2.00 4 Master Speaker @ 14/1 / 5 Captain Power @ 9/1 each way - odds to 4th place generally available Posted: 11/09/2016 14:00
The Sprints at The Curragh have favoured middle to high all year and with the ground riding on thesoft side we need something that can get home in the ground, both MASTER SPEAKER and CAPTAIN POWER tick the form, Going and Draw boxes and can give us a... [Read More]
Work Watcher - The Curragh 2.00 4 Master Speaker @ 14/1 / 5 Captain Power @ 9/1 each way - odds to 4th place generally available Posted: 11/09/2016 14:00
The Sprints at The Curragh have favoured middle to high all year and with the ground riding on thesoft side we need something that can get home in the ground, both MASTER SPEAKER and CAPTAN POWER tick the form, Going and Draw boxes and can give us a ... [Read More]
WORK WATCHER - Doncaster 4.50 1 Third Time Lucky @ 9/2 Posted: 10/09/2016 16:50
Third Time Lucky comes here in good form and off a nice handicap mark despite top weight;the rain will suit him far more than some of his most likely rivals and the early 9/2 allows youto have a straight win only bet - or to play the safe card a... [Read More]
WORK WATCHER - Doncaster 3.05 California @ 13/2 / Mill Springs @ 25/1 (B365/SKY) Posted: 08/09/2016 15:05
Work Watcher has an interesting view about the 3.05 Park Hill Stakes, he has pointed outthat the two market leaders Abingdon and Simple Verse are far from bomb proof; theformer is not proven at this 14 furlong trip and Sir Michael Stoutes view that h... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Redcar 3.50 14 Haraz - each way @ 12/1 (odds to 4th) - see detailed staking notes! Posted: 06/09/2016 15:50
HARAZ is in reality the second string from the O'Meara yard on form and jockey bookingsBUT his other horse (Tadaany) would not want the ground to dry out any more andthe weather forecast does not bode well in that regard. The favourite is Beardwood f... [Read More]
Work Watcher - Ascot 2.40 - 12 Von Blucher @ 5/1 / 4 Squats @ 10/1 (odds to 4th / WH to 5th) Posted: 03/09/2016 14:40
Work Watcher points to the proven ability based on form but also scope to improveof both Van Blucher and Squats - both from in form power house Newmarket yards.There is some solid proven form from the likes of Heavens Guest; Lincoln andFirmanent but ... [Read More]
A look at an intriguing 2.40 race at Ascot Posted: 03/09/2016 08:20
A great race in prospect at Ascot pitting some very progressive younger horses against the very solid form of some experienced older horses, who will prevail?I will analyse the race and make my selections at around 9.25am in The Members Paddock [Read More]
WORK WATCHER Haydock 3.30 5 Trinity Star - 1 pointt each way @ 8/1 Haydock 3.30 4 Chosen Character - 1 point each way @ 16/1 Posted: 01/09/2016 15:30
The 3.30 at Haydock throws up some very solid form lines with a race at Thirsk (a very similarleft handed track with a long unrelenting straight) between Dutch Artist; Hanseatic and Trinity Star, throw in a second runner from O'Meara (also runs Dutch... [Read More]
A look at the 3.30 at Haydock Park Posted: 01/09/2016 07:29
I think there is some real value to be found in the 3.30 at Haydock today and my tips and detailed analysis will be online in the Members Paddock at 8.40am [Read More]