sixthformer
Ben from Lewes (52 years old). Still trying to unravel the horse racing puzzle. Getting there slowly. A mix of longshots and odds-on selections here.
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12 December 2025
20:15 8:15 Dundalk
Autocrat
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@19.00
Lose
-50
Autocrat has won 5 times in 25 all-weather starts and so looks value at double-figure odds to score. Handicap mark has dropped from 72 to 66 after three rather poor efforts at Dundalk this autumn. Slowly away last time. Wins have come at a bit shorter, but was keeping on when last ran over 1m4f. Dick Donohoe (SR 33%) doesn't have many runners but had a winner over hurdles with the penultimate runner. Patrick McGettigan (SR 38%) claims 7 lbs. Tidy!
19:45 7:45 Dundalk
Serengeti Sunrise
Daily Racing
25 EW
@51.00
Lose
-50
Again a good few with fair chances. Serengeti Sunrise is drawn in stall 1. Carries 8 stone 10 pounds off OR 40. Back in April 2025 this 4yo (who is 1 win from 10 on AW) led and was only beaten a short head over 7 furlongs at Gowran Park, so is capable of running well. Trainer career stats are a worry, but second race back at Dundalk with Wesley Joyce claiming 3 lbs, I'm sort of tempted.
19:15 7:15 Dundalk
Dontspoilasale
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
Interesting handicap in which many have good claims, although some of the principal contenders are not well drawn. Denis Hogan and orange-silk owner James Macaulay had recent winners here and run two. Dontspoilasale hasn't backed up the form of his course-and-distance three-length win here a month ago but is well drawn in stall 1 and, like many, has a chance.
17:45 5:45 Dundalk
Gold Inn
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
At 4-1 Gold Inn may offer a little value in this weak maiden. Many have disappointed so far. Andrew Slattery-trained, seven furlongs suits on pedigree and decent debut effort when fifth of 14 over course and distance back in October. The current favourite ran well last time but runs for an inexperienced stable.
17:15 5:15 Dundalk
Copper Craft
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Andy Oliver-trained. Raven's Pass 3yo ran well when last seen here on its second handicap start, meeting some trouble in running, third of 14 in a decent handicap. Back from a break now with Julian Pietropaolo claiming a four-pound allowance. Chance if ready.
16:45 4:45 Dundalk
Final Melody
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-50
The betting market is pretty keen on the chances of Natalia Lupini (SR 20%), trained Final Melody. Improved to make all and score a first success on her nursery debut over course and distance three weeks ago. American-bred filly by Starman. This is harder, but she looked speedy last time.
15:00 3:00 Cheltenham
Jarrive De Lest
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@8.00
Lose
-50
Quite strong market movement, unsurprisingly, for Emmet Mullins (SR 17%)??"trained Jarrive De Lest. Five chase wins in France, and has been purchased by owner Paul Byrne. By strong staying sire It's Gino. Allotted 10 st 5 lb here. Fairly deep race for an initial outing for the new stable, but a good opportunity for connections to get a quick return from their purchase.
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14:25 2:25 Cheltenham
Can You Call
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@11.00
Win
500
Well supported in the market when leaving his effort a bit late behind the impressive jumping display of Eldorado Allen over course and distance here last time. It was a promising performance (beaten five lengths in third place), and this Evan Williams-trained ten-year-old may have a shout from very low in the handicap once again. Slightly better racing ground may help. Ben Jones replaces Brian Hughes for the ride today.
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13:50 1:50 Cheltenham
King Turgeon
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
The 1:50 is a good race (a Class 1 Premier Handicap Chase), and King Turgeon is my selection from a low weight of 10 st 2 lb. Three-lengths winner off a rating of 133 last year on good to soft (OR 136 today). Good effort in the Grand Sefton at Aintree (which he also won last year) last time; not beaten far. A contender once again. 11/2 seems a little short price-wise. Jack Tudor rides for David Pipe.
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13:15 1:15 Cheltenham
Brentford Hope
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
At 14-1, a chance is taken on Brentford Hope. He hasn't been running well (over fences the last twice), but last year's Grade 2 Elite Hurdle success and second to Constitution Hill here in January evidence the class of Brentford Hope at his best. Five wins from 17 hurdle starts and the seven-pound claim of Megan Fox is interesting at least (this jockey has had little racecourse success). Trainer Harry Derham is going okay. Officially the race is only a Class 3, kind of strangely (it's much hotter than that).
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11 December 2025
15:23 3:23 Punchestown
Johnny Cakes
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@12.00
Lose
-50
This Philip Rothwell-trained 6yo by It's Gino was sent off 3-1 JF last time, only to race towards the rear and be beaten 53 lengths. Some improvement is needed. Comfortable winner over 2m 4f on heavy ground here in February. Only beaten two lengths at Galway on the penultimate start over 3 miles. TP Roche claims a 3 lb allowance.
14:50 2:50 Punchestown
Walking In Mayo
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@10.00
Lose
-50
Some interesting prospects here. Walking In Mayo gets the vote, markedly upped in trip on handicap debut for Paddy Rothwell. Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe (profitable to follow on all runners this season) is booked. Form-wise, this 5yo mare by Walk In The Park won a maiden point by fifteen lengths ('kept on well', 3m, soft) in March 2025 and has since been either 'always behind', 'towards rear', or 'in rear' in four maiden races. While this might suggest to the uninitiated a pretty flaky racehorse, I will go with the Racing Post wisdom, which says 'can surely do better.' Market interest.
14:20 2:20 Punchestown
Jigoro
Daily Racing
I agree with the betting market that this looks between Charlus (Triumph Hurdle attempt last year for Willie Mullins) and 133-rated Jigoro, who reverts to hurdles from chasing in first-time cheekpieces for Gordon Elliott (SR 28%) and Jack Kennedy (SR 44%). I guess the Willie Mullins-trained horse has been showing ability at home. Form-wise, two miles on heavy ground will suit Jigoro well. He has won just one of 10 hurdle starts, but there have been many decent efforts at a higher level than this in his hurdles form.
13:50 1:50 Punchestown
Newbrook Diamond
Daily Racing
Newbrook Diamond ran a good race last time when second to a decent sort and sets a strong standard for the two Willie Mullins-trained runners and other trained runners to match. Beaten by a useful previous bumper second, strongly supported in the market for Henry de Bromhead last time. Kept that horse up to work and the two went fifteen lengths clear of the third. Point winner by Balko. Jack Kennedy (SR 44%) rides for Gordon Elliott (SR 28%).
13:20 1:20 Punchestown
Echoing Silence
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.50 used instead of 3.00 takenBOGAThis tip was used on Horse Racing 4Fold Acca.
@3.50
Win
125
Echoing Silence has been backed, perhaps despite worries about Henry de Bromhead's stable form. The form of her six-length win last time is strong collateral form. Flashaway was beaten a long way and went on to beat Switch From Diesel next time out. Three fairly comfortable wins from four runs so far (including the Point success). Promising mare.
12:20 12:20 Punchestown
Port Joulain
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
Port Joulain should make a decent chaser for Willie Mullins, who trains four here. He is a 6-year-old by Cokoriko and will likely stay this trip. Danny Mullins (SR 25%) rides. He was a maiden hurdle winner and then never really got involved in the Albert Bartlett Hurdle at Cheltenham. It is a good sign he was thought good enough for that staying race.
11:50 11:50 Punchestown
St Faz
Daily Racing
50 WINR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNRAThis tip was used on Horse Racing 4Fold Acca.
@11.00
Void
0
St Faz was going pretty well at Cheltenham when absolutely hammering the fourth-last fence. Handicap mark is three pounds lower here, and connections Gordon Elliott (SR 26%) and Jack Kennedy (SR 44%) have been in pretty stunning form lately. He has only had three outings for this stable (all promising efforts) since joining from Ed O'Grady's yard. A five-year-old who needs considering in this decent-looking handicap chase.
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10 December 2025
18:45 6:45 Dundalk
Brains
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
Drafted for Charlie Byrnes is respected, but top-weight Brains gets the vote. Career tally of 14 wins from 83 runs includes 11 AW successes. Last won at Leopardstown in March off this mark of 60. Unsuccessful in last winter's campaign at Dundalk, but he was running off ratings between 4 and 14 pounds higher then. Brains seemed to find a mile too far (led) when last here 42 days ago. Trainer Dick Donohoe (SR 50%) has had two winners over jumps but also an 18-1 head second here at Dundalk from his last four runners. 56-year-old Niall McCullagh (SR 25%) rides.
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18:15 6:15 Dundalk
Mahi Mahi
Daily Racing
Early money for the newcomer Chirac, but the selection is Mahi Mahi. Lope Y Fernandez colt out of the high-class handicapper-sprinter Love Island. Two good races over 1 mile and 7 furlongs here, showing speed but weakening late on each time. Sticks with a 7-furlong maiden now. First-time tongue-tie applied, and Jack Kearney claims 7 pounds again. Stephen Thorne's (SR 50%) recent course record is pretty striking (4 winners from 8 runners).
17:45 5:45 Dundalk
Plushy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@19.00
Lose
-50
Badger's Cove (James Macaulay-owned, Denis Hogan-trained) merits interest dropped markedly in trip (has shown a lot of speed), but my preference is for the better-priced and substantially better-drawn (in stall 2) Plushy. This Ardad filly led for five of six furlongs on handicap debut last time and wasn't beaten far in a decent C&D contest (a subsequent maiden winner finished behind her there). Dropped 1 pound, and Jack Kearney (SR 20%) helps by claiming a 3-pound allowance. Trainer Gavin Cromwell's win stats are slowly picking up.
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17:15 5:15 Dundalk
Celtic Melody
Daily Racing
Respected favourite, but Celtic Melody is chanced for trainer Joseph O'Brien (SR 21%), whose Dundalk debutants often improve after their first outing. A Too Darn Hot filly who will stay further in time (out of a Camelot mare). She wasn't asked to do too much when slowly away on debut, but the step up to 1 mile after a short break of just over a month promises more to come. Attracting market interest.
16:45 4:45 Dundalk
Aingeal Dorcha
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@19.00
Lose
-50
Pretty open handicap race over 10.5 furlongs. 7yo grey Aingeal Dorcha is trained by Andrew Slattery and ran very well from the front behind Marions Gal and Colugo over C&D last time. The winner has been raised ten pounds by the handicapper. Aingeal Dorcha has won 2 of 22 starts on turf (off OR61 and 69 either side of today's trip). The interesting thing is last month's 4th of 14 was his very first run on the all-weather. Adam Browne-Souza claims 7 lbs again, and the gelding is very well handicapped on his best old form off today's mark of 51. Positive signs of a revival last time.
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16:15 4:15 Dundalk
Boyne Valley
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
3yo Churchill filly who was a ready winner on turf at Navan over 10 furlongs in October. Good run in a tough race on the penultimate start here. Recent start over 1m4f looked too long, and Boyne Valley ran better than expected, being badly hampered at one stage five days ago. Dropping back in trip suits now. Only third AW start. This quick turnaround is positive. Usual jockey Wesley Joyce claims 3 lbs. Trainer Michael Mulvany is having a good season. Well drawn. Chance.
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15:45 3:45 Dundalk
Loyal Touch
Daily Racing
Loyal Touch is the top-rated on official figures in this claimer by some eighteen pounds. Thus the Racing Post forecast favourite. Of the four runners for Denis Hogan (including the selection), Porsche Lad is being backed. Picked up for 4,200 guineas (a steal), he clearly has ability, and was perhaps unlucky to be beaten on two starts before perhaps being lucky to win last time for Charlie Byrnes. Less likely to stay this 1m 4f than Loyal Touch, who joins from Charlie Johnston. Alan Casey claims 7 pounds. No run since April but two wins from six AW starts. This is all a bit mysterious ??" the strong market support plus the booking of Colin Keane for Porsche Lad. Loyal Touch could, however, be a potential shoo-in for a trainer who looks keen to win the race.
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15:10 3:10 Dundalk
Heavens Wish
Daily Racing
Second, beaten a neck and half a length in her last two outings in maiden company here, Heavens Wish can score for Diego Dias and Colin Keane (noteworthy jockey booking for the yard). She has shown a lot of speed and drops down from six to five furlongs. The Magna Grecia filly is related to plenty of quite high-rated winners.
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09 December 2025
19:00 7:00 Newcastle
Bernie The Bear
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@26.00
Lose
-50
A bit hopeful, but a chance is taken on Bernie The Bear. Alex Jary claims 3 lb from a basement mark of OR46 anyway. Has won 3 and placed on 12 other occasions in 31 AW starts. Runs for Linda Perratt, having returned to action over course and distance last time, running prominently for a long way in the first outing for many months. Can build on that. Winner over C&D for Richard Fahey off OR50 in October 2023. Has gone close on numerous occasions for this yard. 25-1 may be a value bet in a 13-runner Class 6 handicap.
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15:23 3:23 Punchestown
Johnny Cakes
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@12.00
Void
0
Many of interest and many with chances. Pebble Bleu was arguably a bit lucky when running away under a clever ride from 7lb claimer Michael Kenneally (rode my winning Saturday NAP very well ??" thank you, Michael) last time but is being backed. Less money about for Johnny Cakes, but this Philip Rothwell-trained 6yo by It's Gino was sent off 3-1JF last time only to race towards the rear and be beaten 53 lengths. Some improvement needed. 1 win from 18 under rules. I'm not sure. Raining here (3:30 a.m.) and an inspection due. Comfortable winner over 2m4f on heavy ground here in February. TP Roche claims 3lb. A tidy double in prospect for the trainer in the two divisions of this race (maybe?!).
14:50 2:50 Punchestown
Walking In Mayo
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@12.00
Void
0
Some interesting prospects here. Walking In Mayo gets the vote, markedly upped in trip on handicap debut for Paddy Rothwell. Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe (profitable to follow on all runners this season) is booked. Form-wise, this 5yo mare by Walk In The Park won a maiden point by fifteen lengths ('kept on well', 3m, soft) in March 2025 and has since been either 'always behind', 'towards rear', or 'in rear' in four maiden races. While this might suggest to the uninitiated a pretty flaky racehorse, I will go with the Racing Post wisdom which says 'can surely do better.' Market interest.
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14:20 2:20 Punchestown
Jigoro
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.33
Void
0
I agree with the betting market that this looks between Charlus (Triumph Hurdle attempt last year for Willie Mullins) and 133-rated Jigoro, who reverts to hurdles from chasing in first-time cheekpieces for Gordon Elliott (SR 26%) and Jack Kennedy (SR 44%). I guess the Willie Mullins-trained horse has been showing ability at home. Form-wise, two miles on heavy ground will suit Jigoro well. He has won just one of 10 hurdle starts, but there have been many decent efforts at a higher level than this in his hurdles form.
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13:50 1:50 Punchestown
Espresso Milan
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.50
Void
0
Newbrook Diamond ran a good race last time when second to a decent sort and sets a strong standard for two Willie Mullins-trained runners and other trained runners to match. That horse has been backed, so I'll go with Espresso Milan, forecast favourite by the Racing Post. Showed some ability in quite decent bumpers for Fergal O'Brien, so is interesting on transfer to this yard. Paul Townend (SR 21%) rides. I'm not hugely optimistic, but I'll play this horse at 5-2 (Newbrook Diamond did look a bit useful last time).
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13:20 1:20 Punchestown
Chosen Comrade
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.50
Void
0
Chosen Comrade has been highly promising, winning a point-to-point, a bumper, and, latterly, a mares' maiden hurdle comfortably in October. It's a big step up in grade to a Listed mares' novice hurdle now, but this 4yo Walk In The Park filly may be capable of big things. Peter Fahey trains (Listed second with last runner).
12:50 12:50 Punchestown
American Jukebox
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Void
0
American Jukebox is chanced for Gordon Elliott (SR 26%) and Jack Kennedy (SR 44%). Maybe their success can continue. The 5yo by Mahler is a half-brother to the stable's 151 RPR-rated chaser, American Mike. He will need to build on it, but showed some bumper promise.
12:20 12:20 Punchestown
Argento Boy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Void
0
Willie Mullins sends four horses out for this 2m7f beginners' chase, and the pick of those for me (not for Paul Townend) is Argento Boy. Fifteen-length winner of a maiden hurdle here when odds-on (2m7f, heavy). Rated at a peak of 137 over hurdles. Strong staying pedigree out of a Bob Back mare. Half-brother to Jazzaway and Briar Hill. Ballygunner Castle has run better races over hurdles, in fairness, although Argento Boy was tried in even higher-grade company.
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11:50 11:50 Punchestown
St Faz
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@12.00
Void
0
St Faz was going pretty well at Cheltenham when absolutely hammering the fourth-last fence. Handicap mark is three pounds lower here, and connections Gordon Elliott (SR 26%) and Jack Kennedy (SR 44%) have been in pretty stunning form lately. He has only had three outings for this stable (all promising efforts) since joining from Ed O'Grady's yard. A five-year-old who needs considering in this decent-looking handicap chase.
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08 December 2025
18:30 6:30 Wolverhampton
Purest Time
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@5.00
Lose
-50
40-1, second in a Class 2 handicap over six furlongs at York last time. Three seconds from the last four races: two at Class 2 and one in Class 3 at Newcastle over 6 furlongs. Dropping in class today. Only one pound higher than for the first of those second-place finishes. Ed Greatrex comes in for trainer Ian Williams. This French 5-year-old import, by Time Test, clearly has plenty of ability and was in good form when last seen (October). The stable is probably still seeking a win despite good recent efforts, perhaps having paid out some nice each-way money.
15:25 3:25 Fontwell
Bridge
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.50
Lose
-50
Local trainers Gary and Josh Moore have two runners entered in this handicap hurdle to close Fontwell's card. Bridge had been absent for some 598 days but, back in December 2023, was a 14-length winner over course and distance on soft ground. The 5-year-old, by Golden Horn, ran second of 15 here on his most recent outing in April 2024. The stable knows how to ready one for a return. Freddie Mitchell claims a 5 lb allowance, which is helpful as the horse is allotted 12 stone. Bridge's form gives him decent claims of success.
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14:45 2:45 Musselburgh
Dr Shirocco
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@12.00
Void
0
Course and distance winner in November 2024 from a mark of 87 (Good to Soft). Four pounds lower on OR 83 today. Ten-year-old with four wins from 23 chase starts. Recent form has had its positive notes. The Racing Post remarked 'going easily at 15th' at Hexham over 3m last time. Jockey Patrick Wadge (SR 36%) can perhaps bring about some improvement. Capable, only former course and distance winner in the race, well handicapped carrying 11st. Usually reliable Sandy Forster stable had a recent second place here, yet is still awaiting its first winner of the season.
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13:55 1:55 Fontwell
El Bandido Pancho
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
This is quite low-grade racing now. With form figures of 2112 from his last four starts, El Bandido Pancho sets a decent standard here. These results were achieved generally at around 2m 4f on soft going. Trainer Ben Clarke comes here following a recent winner. Mask of Zorro had to work very hard to win a low-grade contest last time.
13:15 1:15 Musselburgh
Breadalbane Lass
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@17.00
Lose
-50
An open-looking race. Ben Smith claims 7 pounds on Breadalbane Lass, who runs off a low weight of 10-10 (OR77). A 5yo Telescope mare with Getaway as the grand-dam. She ran second in a mares' hurdle (2m1f, GS) back in February. Entitled to come on for one seasonal outing so far, and the drop back in trip looks a positive. Trainer R. Mike Smith has had a few winners over jumps this season. Breadalbane Lass has possibilities here.
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07 December 2025
15:22 3:22 Cork
Rowdy
Daily Racing
Rowdy is a former Pointer who has run two decent races in handicap hurdles at 3 miles and 2m4f (though made a few jumping errors on both occasions). Trained in County Cork by Eugene O'Sullivan and ridden by jockey Eoin Walsh. Owned by Gortroe Racing Club, which is named after a local inn; the syndicate started over a pint. Nice pedigree ??" a half-brother to a useful chaser with Nicky Henderson, I think, Big Bad Bear. Competitive 24-runner race, but Rowdy is a likeable type. Should run well.
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15:00 3:00 Huntingdon
Boombawn
Daily Racing
This Grade 2 Peterborough Chase is an intriguing contest, not least because Hitman runs for Paul Nicholls, having returned to near his very best form with a success under similar conditions at Grade 2 level at Aintree last time. Freddie Gingell retains the ride. Hitman is weak in the market, though (14.0 available on Betfair as I type!). Harry Cobden (SR 34%) meanwhile rides Saint Sam for Willie Mullins (SR 22%). He's a talented horse (six wins from 15 over fences) but probably not in the stable's top rank. Djelo is good but short-priced, and his recent Grade 2 win can be downgraded by the second, Pic D'Orhy (Paul Nicholls again), running poorly next time out. It may be left to Dan Skelton's Boombawn, a former Grade 2-winning chaser, to pick up the pieces. A little rusty but not beaten far behind Hitman last time, he could progress from that.
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14:50 2:50 Cork
Energumene
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
Here we are. Good race in prospect. Some useful types. Energumene has won this race three times from three previous starts in this contest by 8.5 lengths (2021), 15 lengths (2022) and 10 lengths (2024). It's been his first seasonal start on each occasion. Paul Townend (SR 36%) rides for champion trainer Willie Mullins (SR 22%). Ladbrokes quote the horse at 11-2 in this five-runner race (there are literally only four horses here that can potentially beat the selection). (I've actually just had £1 on the officially top-rated horse in the race, last year's King George winner Banbridge, at 24.0 with Betfair. I couldn't resist.) But there we are. A fascinating hobby theorising about horse racing. Ok, so, also Energumene is now eleven years old and recent results do suggest he's no longer in his prime. Jumping was ever a little bit suspect. But winning here would be a nice swansong to an impressive career.
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14:23 2:23 Huntingdon
For Old Times Sake
Daily Racing
Ambiente Friendly ran a perfectly sound race when fourth in a better race than this at Cheltenham last month. There are, however, at least three potential improvers in this field, and For Old Times Sake is a little intriguing. He makes his debut under Rules here, running in the colours of JP McManus for trainer Neil Mulholland. The 4yo Masked Marvel gelding ran second in a point in March to a subsequent bumper winner. Jockey Richie McLernon is in good form. A possible contender on debut in novices' hurdles.
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14:15 2:15 Cork
Quantum Quest
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
All do have chances, so this is a bit tricky. I'm tempted to think Kalypsochance is well worth taking on today anyway. I'll go with Quantum Quest. Henry De Bromhead's stable form is a bit of a worry, but Slade Steel went close to winning yesterday. He receives six pounds from the likely favourite. Maiden hurdle winner, eventually over 3m1f in August. Handicap hurdle winner (3m, Roscommon) in late September, the first two going 18 lengths clear of the third. Respectable effort in a classy handicap hurdle behind Ma Shantou at Cheltenham in October. Top-rated on official figures of those who have obtained handicap ratings, Quantum Quest looks to have a fair chance of landing a Grade 3 stayers' hurdle.
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13:40 1:40 Cork
Kala Conti
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Win
200
Good mares chase in prospect. Kala Conti and Kargese were both initially very promising over hurdles. Kargese, for Willie Mullins, maintained her form, winning the competitive County Hurdle at Cheltenham. Kala Conti lost her way last season but scored a nine-length win over fences first time of asking, the heavily odds-on Jade De Grugy flopping for Willie Mullins in that race. The market is hugely keen on Kargese today, but Kala Conti is the value-based selection (well, that's my idea anyway) at odds of 9-2. Gordon Elliott (SR 21%) and Jack Kennedy (SR 35%) are still in good form.
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12:31 12:31 Cork
Ballingurteen
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
An each-way chance is taken on Ballingurteen on first run for trainer Terence O'Brien, who has some success in maidens and bumpers (i.e., before handicaps). John Shinnick claims 3 pounds allowance. Fair jumping pedigree by Mahler out of a King's Theatre mare and a respectable second in the sole point outing back in March. There are more likely winners here, but it's hard to know which of those at short odds might come good.
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12:00 12:00 Cork
Between Friends
Daily Racing
Between Friends is bred by the McManuses out of a listed-winning mare over hurdles who ran in the colours of JP McManus. Makes handicap debut and goes up in trip to 2m4f for the first time. Has shown hints of ability in some respected novice hurdles. Best-backed horse in this open-looking handicap hurdle so far. There are a few to consider here, but trainer Enda Bolger (17% SR this season) is highly respected if winning is the intention today. Talented jockey Mark Walsh rides.
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Subtotal-150
06 December 2025
18:30 6:30 Wolverhampton
Hitched
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Hitched has a good deal of ability and is consistent at this level, but he's a come-from-behind sort and doesn't always get the breaks. That happened last time behind Tribal Wisdom, who he meets again over this course and distance. He's certainly in with a shout. 4-1 seems a little bit short for a betting price, but he's a definite contender, one pound above his last winning mark.
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15:35 3:35 Sandown
Invincible Nao
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.00
Lose
-50
Seven-year-old has won three of the last four starts, including over a marathon trip of 3m4f in the Sussex National at Plumpton. Handicapper being very kind (up 8 lbs for four wins). Winner over these fences at 2m4f last time. Invincible Nao is not a showy type and sometimes loses enthusiasm in his races, but tends to show up at the end of races in a winning position. Could easily do the same in this contest from a weight of 10-12. Training partnership Gary & Josh Moore are so successful at Sandown. Three pretty easy winners from just four runners at the course yesterday.
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15:27 3:27 Navan
With Nolimit
Daily Racing
Josh Williamson claims 5 lb on With Nolimit, one of two Gordon Elliott (SR 25%) trained former point winners running in Gigginstown colours. The Racing Post notes this horse was favourably mentioned by the trainer in a recent stable tour. Ten-length winner in point-to-point back in March was very promising. Stable Yard going really well with recent winners at the course and lots of recent bumper winners.
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15:15 3:15 Aintree
Sunray Shadow
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
From very low in the handicap (OR 119, 10-02), Sunray Shadow catches the eye for trainer Dan Skelton. Won a Class 3 maiden hurdle over course and distance in October 2024. Unsupported in the market on his first run for eleven months at Newbury last time (probably an inadequate trip of two miles). Unexposed and interesting in this company. Tristan Durrell (SR 22%) claims 3 lb.
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15:00 3:00 Sandown
Il Etait Temps
Daily Racing
Best-backed horse in a good-looking renewal of the Tingle Creek Chase. Top-rated officially on a mark of OR169. Willie Mullins-trained 7yo and Paul Townend (SR 35%) comes over presumably chiefly for this ride. Six wins from eight starts over fences, including the impressive defeat of Jonbon over course and distance in April. Warmed up for this with a facile, eighteen-length win in a Grade 2 at Clonmel last month. Strong claims of success.
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14:52 2:52 Navan
Kopeck De Mee
Daily Racing
Willie Mullins-trained Kopeck De Mee is a very promising type making his first start over fences today. Well-backed favourite for the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham on his first outing since being imported from France for this yard. Came good on potential with a neck second in a Grade 3 hurdle at Aintree. Mark Walsh rides. Rated 144 over hurdles. Soft going will suit. Interesting newcomer to chasing. Likely type.
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14:40 2:40 Aintree
Val Dancer
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@13.00
Lose
-50
Not easy. Val Dancer was poor on reappearance and might have the Welsh National (winner last year) as the target, but is well handicapped here. Five wins from ten starts over fences, four of those in excess of three miles. Stays well. Suited by soft going. Trainer Mel Rowley had a recent winner. Jockey Charlie Hammond (SR 23%) is going well. Strangely poor effort last time following form figures of 11133112. Allotted 10st 6lb, Val Dancer must have a shout.
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14:25 2:25 Sandown
Afadil
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Afadil has become very well handicapped again. Harry Cobden (SR 34%) carries just 10-03 in this race, which gives Afadil a strong chance. Talented, quirky at times in the past, the hurdler has won 4 of 24 hurdle starts. Close third behind Go Dante in the Imperial Cup over course and distance in March (five pounds better off today). Made a seasonal reappearance in a decent Class 2 contest at Ascot (unsupported that day). This is Afadil's second start back from wind surgery. Paul Nicholls' trained six-year-old makes much appeal from this low in the handicap.
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14:17 2:17 Navan
Tullyhill
Daily Racing
Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old Tullyhill retains potential. He goes up in trip today. Second to decent sorts over fences. Didn't jump well on reappearance at Wexford and is better than that. Soft, heavy ground is probably an aid to his chances. He might be much sharper on this second seasonal outing. Danny Mullins rides.
13:42 1:42 Navan
Gringo Daubrelle
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@23.00
Win
1100
Fourteen-runner contest and a good few of those out of the handicap proper look to have chances. Gringo Daubrelle is one of four runners for Gordon Elliott (SR 25%). Showed much promise over hurdles in younger years before a lengthy absence. Showed little over fences. Encouraging fifth over hurdles last time and could build on that going up in trip (much staying potential on the dam side). Michael Kenneally has been riding winners and claims a seven-pound allowance. Outside chance.
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13:30 1:30 Aintree
Richmond Lake
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Richmond Lake's best effort yet came when a fourteen-length winner of the last running of this race in 2023. Solid second to the classy Imperial Saint over course and distance since. Travelled strongly on first start back since wind surgery last time, before fading late in a Class 2 hurdle at Bangor. Donald McCain's stable has been in good form. Seven pounds below the mark from which he won this race in 2023. Lots to like about Richmond Lake's chances today.
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13:20 1:20 Sandown
Hititi
Daily Racing
25 EW
@29.00
Lose
-50
A chance is taken on Hititi, who is a soft-ground horse. Five wins from 19 starts over hurdles and went down by only a neck in the 2023 renewal of this race off a current mark of 130. Actually dropped four pounds since the reappearance effort, which may have been needed.
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13:10 1:10 Navan
Port Authority
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
Gordon Elliott plays a strong hand with three runners entered in this Grade 2 novices' hurdle. The most exciting of these has to be Port Authority, who was really settled in running in a maiden hurdle before outstaying Galway bumper winner Murat (in front of Doctor Steinberg) and going clear, looking like 2m4f would suit well.
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