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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11 January 2026
15:20 3:20 Punchestown
Ontheropes
Daily Racing
25 EW
@101.00
Lose
-50
I'll take an each-way chance on Ontheropes, outsider and one of two runners for Thomas Mullins here. Interesting. Showed some form in hunter chases for a while before losing his way in recent times. Formerly with Willie Mullins. Not too useful for that yard either, but has never really been much tried over hurdles. One from one in this sphere of racing, actually, winning a maiden hurdle by ten lengths back in 2019. You never know.
14:50 2:50 Punchestown
I Started A Joke
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.38
Win
69
I Started a Joke is a song by the Bee Gees and also a former bumper winner for Charlie Byrnes. He's struggled to get off the mark in maiden hurdles but has been running in some decent contests, so gets the vote here. Most reliable market moves here.
14:20 2:20 Punchestown
Road Exile
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@2.00
Lose
-50
Very interesting three-runner contest. It looks likely to be between the front two in the market, and at even money Road Exile makes an attractive bet. Solid form with three wins from five starts (a point, bumper, and, last time out, a maiden hurdle success). Sober brings lots of potential and is an opponent to be wary of.
13:50 1:50 Punchestown
Nine Graces
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Top weight in the Amateur National, but trainer Barry Connell is respected. Finian Maguire rides. Has won three of fifteen races, something like that, and is coming in for market support.
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10 January 2026
15:32 3:32 Warwick
Tranquil Sea
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Void
0
Tidy winner in October at Chepstow and put in a fair effort last time, making up late ground at Cheltenham. 3m 1f, the longest trip he's faced so far, should suit. Dan Skelton (SR 26%) trained, formerly with Paul Nolan in Ireland. This is his third race back since wind surgery, but he's had a longer break since last time, which may also be beneficial. Could still progress from a current mark of OR123, allotted 10 stone 7 lbs here. Six-year-old who has shown some ability this season.
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15:21 3:17 Kempton
Wreckless Eric
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@23.00
Lose
-50
Open race. Wreckless Eric might well have needed the run when well beaten behind stablemate Wilful in a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Ascot three weeks ago. It was a good race ??" the classy Alexei finished third. Ran two seconds last year in good company, behind the useful Mirabad at Cheltenham and only beaten half a length by Go Dante in the Imperial Cup, both of those efforts off a mark only slightly lower than he runs off here. Nice sort being carefully placed by Jonjo O'Neill. Three wins from ten starts, all over hurdles.
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14:55 2:55 Warwick
Destroytheevidence
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Void
0
Destroytheevidence hasn't had too many starts over fences and remains well handicapped on all known form. Beat Haiti Couleurs in his first start over fences in October 2024 off OR 130. Current rating is OR 136. He went close to winning at Ludlow last time. He was a smart hurdler. With Kim Bailey & Matt Nicholls (SR 25%) yard in good form and carrying just 10-02 (1 lb out of the handicap proper), Destroytheevidence is chanced at 10-1.
14:25 2:25 Warwick
Dr Waksman
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Void
0
Only a Class 4 handicap hurdle and unexposed here, making his handicap hurdle debut. Dr Waksman runs for in-form trainer Chris Gordon (SR 25%) with equally in-form Sean Bowen (SR 25%) booked for the ride. Likely to come on from a recent third and final maiden hurdle start. Ran second, beaten a neck, on the Flat (AW) at Kempton in the summer. Interesting sort whose mark of 107 may not be unduly harsh.
13:40 1:40 Fairyhouse
Midnight It Is
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Void
0
I'll try Midnight It Is as my NAP for Saturday's racing. Gavin Cromwell trained. Oh, actually the stable is still in woeful form. I'll stick, but OK ??" not the NAP! Third in this last year when not beaten far by a stablemate winner who reappears (6 lbs better off with The King of PRs). Ran third in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham. Likely needed the run here at Fairyhouse last time. Has been well backed in a fairly open race.
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13:15 1:15 Warwick
Bank On Frank
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Void
0
First time cheekpieces are applied to this Ben Pauling (SR 20%)??'trained runner. He hasn't had many goes for an eight-year-old. Up in grade slightly for his second start over fences, having gone close at Fontwell last time. Was an 'eyecatcher' for the Racing Post last time. Official rating of 100 and Beau Morgan's 5 lb claim leave him well weighted against more experienced types. Should run well.
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09 January 2026
17:40 5:40 Dundalk
Boyne Valley
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
Well backed and ran second, beaten half a length at Dundalk over 10.5 furlongs last time. It was a good effort for a horse who has shown improvement lately. Thirty days since the last run and Terry Casey claims 7 pounds allowance today. Fair chance off the same official rating of OR6 today. Drops back to a mile.
15:25 3:25 Dundalk
Inishmot Prince
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Five furlongs at Dundalk again for long-time success story (nine wins from 34 starts here) Inishmot Prince. Sadhbh Tormey returns to claim seven-pound allowance, and the handicap mark is dropped six pounds. Decent efforts when third the last twice under similar conditions. Weight is considerably better with the jockey's allowance today. 35 days since last run for this multiple course-and-distance winner. Drawn 1. Big shout, albeit it's a good race. Eight years old.
14:57 2:57 Newcastle
Alba Gu Brath
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@1.50
Win
25
Alba Gu Brath looks the one to go with. Persists at 1 mile at Newcastle, having run second over course and distance in the first two starts. Has gone from the front each time but failed to quite hold on. Opposition not too strong and meets them at level weights in this novice stakes. Andrew Mullen given a try by Charlie Johnston now. Most likely winner but short price.
13:15 1:13 Naas
Teenage Kiss
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Good sort. Very capable. This event will expire soon, and I would like to tip this horse. Conor O'Dwyer is riding and training. Hope that's enough.
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07 January 2026
19:30 7:30 Kempton
Sax Appeal
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.00
Lose
-50
Sax Appeal is very much going the right way. Strong stayer who gained a seventh win at Southwell ten days ago, beating Bashful Boy by three lengths. Up five pounds for that, but has good claims of scoring once again at Class 4 level.
18:00 6:00 Kempton
Gundogan
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
Of the three Tony Carroll-trained runners, Gundogan makes a little appeal. Matthew Lloyd Slater (SR 40%) claims a 7 lb allowance. Not beaten far in three respectable outings for this stable at six and seven furlongs. Winner of a Class 5 handicap in 12 runs. Formerly with Ed Bethell, the win was from OR71 and he is rated 57 in this Class 5 7f contest. Form gives this 5yo by Territories a solid shout.
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15:35 3:35 Lingfield
Fort Augustus
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@12.00
Lose
-50
Fort Augustus makes a third start for Charlie Wallis's yard. Dropping down the handicap, now 3 lb lower on OR61 (reached a peak rating of OR75 when with Charlie Hills). Blue Point 4-year-old. Cieren Fallon rides. There has been promise in the form, and he might be more ready on his third start for this stable. He has appeared to be improving recently.
14:35 2:35 Lingfield
East India Breeze
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
East India Breeze makes a handicap debut here, and there may be more to come from this Sea The Moon 3yo trained by Jamie Osborne. Related to decent winners from 7f to 10f. Market interest.
13:05 1:05 Lingfield
Silky Wilkie
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
Jack Nicholls claims a useful five-pound allowance. Classy sprinter Silky Wilkie was second in the 2024 Ayr Gold Cup and put in a fair effort in the Silver Cup on his penultimate start. Returns from a good break now and drops in class.
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06 January 2026
20:00 8:00 Southwell
Dartrey
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@1.44
Win
22
Class 5 handicap. Hard to oppose Dartrey, who scored here last Thursday and then again on Saturday. Ralph Beckett (SR 67%) trained 3yo goes up a further six pounds but still looks capable of landing the hat-trick. Ed Greatrex (SR 24%) rides.
16:30 4:30 Southwell
Havechatma
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Dean Ivory-trained 6yo mare has six wins from 22 starts and won back in September over five furlongs here. Not so good over course and distance in December, but entitled to come on for that run. Four previous wins at course and distance, so an obvious chance.
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05 January 2026
20:00 8:00 Wolverhampton
Sir Rodneyredblood
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Void
0
The two noble lords in this company, Sir Rodney Redblood and Sir Benedict, have met a few times, I think. Well drawn in stall 1, the John Jenkins-trained nine-year-old is the selection. Showed improvement on recent starts when leading early over six furlongs at Kempton last time, and the handicap mark is dropped two pounds. Fifteen wins from 88 starts on the all-weather. Marco Ghiani (SR 22%) rides.
19:30 7:30 Wolverhampton
Far Too Fizzy
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@1.62
Void
0
Pulled hard in a nursery over six furlongs here just six days ago but kept on to finish within a length of the winner. The drop to five furlongs thus looks very likely to suit, and in a four-runner race, Far Too Fizzy gets the vote. In good form, Rowan Scott rides for David Loughnane.
19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton
Trust No One
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Void
0
Second start for the currently in-form Newmarket trainer Lemos De Souza (SR 33%). This nicely bred 3yo by Mohaather out of a useful AW performer by Royal Applause, Trust No One can progress over a slightly further trip. Has been kept to Class 6 company but might be going forward in the ranks soon. Could be the class act in this race.
18:30 6:30 Wolverhampton
Soho Square
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Void
0
Soho Square put in a poor effort when last seen at Newcastle in November, but this 4yo filly by Showcasing out of a Havana Gold mare is better than that. She was a winner over seven furlongs at Newcastle as a 3yo when with James Fanshawe, and was second at Southwell (7f) on her first outing for current trainer Ed Bethell (SR 25%). Her best races have come following a break. Trainer and jockey Callum Shepherd (SR 24%) are both in good form. Bottom weight off OR72 in the fillies' handicap. First-time visor applied and stepping up in trip to a mile, Soho Square is interesting here.
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18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton
New Bay Star
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.50
Void
0
Second over ten furlongs at Chelmsford on fourth start last time in an eight-runner novice stakes. With cheekpieces now applied for the first time, New Bay Star can come good for Charlie Johnston and jockey Jack Mitchell. Entitled to progress a little from last month's outing.
17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton
Poor Relation
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.88
Void
0
Ollie Sangster (SR 20%)??"trained Poor Relation was an eyecatcher on debut for the Racing Post over 1 mile at Lingfield, keeping on notably well when fifth. Dam won a Listed race in Germany. Likely to progress on the second start and the selection in what looks on paper like a two-horse race.
17:00 5:00 Wolverhampton
Musaytir
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@41.00
Void
0
Of minor interest is the current outsider Musaytir, running for in-form jockey Gina Mangan (SR 40%) and trainer Joe Ponting, who had a second here at Wolverhampton last week. The 8yo returns after an absence of 553 days. He won just once in 47 outings when with Grace Harris, but interestingly for today's jockey. Lesser-known connections might potentially go under the radar. 0??"50 classified stakes wouldn't take a horse with huge ability to score in.
16:30 4:30 Wolverhampton
Kodebreaker
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Void
0
Michael Herrington-trained Kodebreaker appears in Division Two of the seven-furlong Classified Stakes. A rare winner (5 from 80 under Rules), but has been running well recently over this trip and further in handicap company. Second on penultimate outing over course and distance, only beaten a length.
16:00 4:00 Wolverhampton
Call Glory
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.75
Void
0
Call Glory kept on well to win over six furlongs at Southwell yesterday for trainer Ian Williams (SR 25%) and 5 lb claiming jockey Ryan Kavanagh. If the 5yo by Soldier's Call is ready a day later to take on this classified stakes over seven furlongs, he will have strong claims of success.
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04 January 2026
17:05 5:05 Southwell
Pink Socks
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Pink Socks makes second start for in-form trainer Ian Williams (SR 25%). Good run when third in a handicap in first start for this yard in early December and now drops into a Classified Stakes. Fair efforts but only won once for Tim Doyle in Ireland. 7yo mare. Ryan Kavanagh rode a winner for this yard last week and claims a 5 lb allowance.
16:35 4:35 Southwell
Moon Over The Sea
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Win
275
In-form Tony Carroll-trained. Gina Mangan (SR 20%) rides. Winner of 7 of 47 starts. Outing a week ago over 1m 4f was fair. Four pounds below last winning mark. Good efforts here in the past.
16:05 4:05 Southwell
Marinakis
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Ian Williams (SR 25%) stable is in good form right now. Marinakis returns from a 160-day break. Two wins, both this year, at shorter trips, but form and pedigree both suggest the 6-year-old will stay this 1m3f and that it should suit. Won following a break in January 2025, so has fair claims today. Check market.
15:35 3:35 Southwell
Juno Star
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Only win in 19 starts came over course and distance off 1 lb lower mark in October, but fair efforts since elsewhere, including at a higher level. Newmarket-based Philip McBride stable profitable to follow on all runners. Well-backed favourite last start, beaten two lengths at Wolverhampton two days ago. Big shout.
15:00 3:00 Southwell
Ziggys Triton
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
At 3-1, Ziggys Triton can be played to score a third successive win over course and distance. Carries a 5 lb penalty for the most recent win. David O'Meara-trained 4yo by Profitable has won 4 of 16 starts. Good draw here in stall 4.
14:30 2:30 Southwell
Eldeyaar
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
Trainer Antony Brittain (SR 29%) in hot form. Outsider and bottom-weight Eldeyaar has won on both turf and AW (6 wins from 57 starts). Alex Jary (recent win) helps with a 3 lb allowance. Eldeyaar is a straightforward, reliable sort at six furlongs who has dropped down to a low handicap mark. Can progress from a return after a short break in December.
14:00 2:00 Southwell
Magna
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Win
137
First win secured at Kempton last time when dropped back to six furlongs for the first time. Kept to Class 6 company and, upped four pounds by the handicapper, a good chance of going in again for in-form trainer Tony Carroll and jockey Neil Callan (SR 22%).
13:30 1:30 Southwell
How Impressive
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
20-1 winner over 7 furlongs at Kempton back in October. Two lesser but respectable runs in Class 4 contests since, and now drops back to Class 5 level. Good early market movement. Pierre-Louis Jamin rides for Hugo Palmer. 7 wins from 36 AW starts.
13:00 1:00 Southwell
Invincible Melody
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@8.50
Lose
-50
Still looking for a first win but ran two days ago at Chelmsford over 6f and has run well over further. Has placed second in four starts from 14 runs. Handicap mark drops to OR62 and Jack Dace takes off a five-pound allowance. Stuart Williams' stable is going pretty well.
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03 January 2026
15:45 3:29 Lingfield
Sanditon
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
Yet to win in ten races but has finished second on two occasions, including last time, which was Sanditon's best effort yet. Owners' group syndicate horse, so they are probably looking for a first win. It was quite a hot race for this grade he ran in last time. He had two of today's rivals behind. Weak early betting market on this race. Jack Mitchell takes the ride and, surprisingly after a good run last time, a first-time visor has been applied. Charlie Johnston trained Footstepsinthesand, 4yo.
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15:35 3:35 Sandown
Hes A Latchico
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
He's a Latchico only has two and a half lengths to find on the two horses in first and second place at Ascot last time. Gary and Josh Moore are a stable worth following at Sandown. Has run second over course and distance in the past and is a past winner on the flat over 1m 6f here. Bottom weight on a mark of 110. A rare jumps ride for Tom Queally.
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15:22 3:22 Cork
Beggars Rock
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
First start for Gordon Elliott (SR 23%). Stable in strikingly good form. Jack Kennedy (SR 35%) rides. One win from five chase starts for Declan Queally; the stable win was over 2m 4f. 13-length winner of a competitive handicap hurdle in December 2024. First time in cheekpieces. He may need this first outing after many months, but he commands respect for this stable.
15:05 3:05 Sandown
Gabbys Cross
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
A chance is taken on Gabby's Cross, who is well treated on former Irish form when with Henry de Bromhead. She reached a career-peak rating of 144 and runs off OR 129 here. Owned by JP McGrath. This is her second start with the Nick Schofield (SR 40%) stable, which is in strong form. She was well backed at Warwick last time but made jumping errors. She might be considerably better than that tailed-off effort suggests. James Bowen rides.
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14:40 2:40 Wincanton
The Expensive One
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Void
0
This is only a Class 4 handicap hurdle and a further drop in class for The Expensive One, who tried Cheltenham unsuccessfully the last twice. He might have got a lot closer but for stumbling last time. By Derby winner Harzand and not the most fluent of jumpers, but a win and a second at this level in maiden and novice hurdles show there's ability there if he can get the jumping right. From the Twiston-Davies yard and Sam rides. Relatively low in the weights on OR110.
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13:30 1:30 Wincanton
Wicked Thoughts
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Void
0
Bertie Wooster made Wicked Thoughts battle to win at Wincanton last time (2m 7f, Class 4). This is a slightly extended trip which should suit (dam is by Flemensfirth). Progressive, young chaser with 1 win from 1 chase start now (3 from 9 wins under Rules and a smart point winner in the past). Paul Nicholls (SR 24%) trains and Freddie Gingell rides. Has potential.
13:15 1:15 Sandown
Poncho
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
Follow Gary & Josh Moore at Sandown. Poncho is on a low weight (10 stone 3 pounds) and was a comfortable handicap hurdle winner at Plumpton in November before running in a staying handicap on the AW last time. Two wins from ten over hurdles, and there should be more to come.
12:35 12:35 Cork
The Reverend
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTETip made at odds of 1.36 on 02/01 at 23:420.25 deduction for Speculateur@3.75 withdrawn at 08:290.00 deduction for Coolboy Christy @51.000 withdrawn at 09:27R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 0.36 x (1-0.25) = 1.27Best Odds Guaranteed SP 1.36 used instead of 1.27 BOG
@1.36
Win
18
Tony Bloom owned a very useful recruit from the Flat, where he won two decent staying Class 2 handicaps on his final two starts for William Haggas. He looked to have a lot of potential in that sphere, and though it's strange to see him moved to hurdles, he should, having been efficiently schooled, run out an easy winner in this company.
12:15 12:15 Sandown
Sinnatra
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 1.53 on 02/01 at 19:550.00 deduction for Golly Gosh@126.00 withdrawn at 07:470.20 deduction for Pourquoi Pas Papa @4.333 withdrawn at 10:55R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 0.53 x (1-0.2) = 1.42
@1.42
Win
21
Strong market support for Dan Skelton-trained Sinnatra. Cost €203,000. Well-built sort who will probably stay beyond this two miles. Strong efforts in two decent contests, particularly last time when running second to a useful one of Nicky Henderson's, Act of Innocence. Should step up and score on third two-mile maiden hurdle start.
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02 January 2026
19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton
Boubyan
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@13.00
Lose
-50
Fairly low in this handicap running off a mark of 70. Boubyan was a winner over 1 mile at Newbury on his final start for Andrew Balding back in July (off today's mark) but is yet to score for Mick Appleby. The best two runs of his last three have come in Class 4 company, but he's dropped back to a Class 5 now. He met trouble in running last time and returns to action six days later. Claims back in a Class 5.
17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton
Second Collection
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
Ten-year-old mare with 10 wins from 89 starts. Ran well on the penultimate outing, only beaten 1.5 lengths at long odds. Has often gone close in classified stakes here in the past. Tony Carroll trained and William Carson rides.
15:30 3:30 Ayr
Gaillimh A Stor
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@21.00
Lose
-50
Second in this race last year, beaten just a neck, and another trained by Nick Alexander. Returns from wind surgery, as he did in last year's renewal. Runs off a mark six pounds lower than for that run today. Chance.
14:00 2:00 Ayr
Boolamore Classic
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.50
Lose
-50
Nick Alexander-trained Boolamore Classic carries a low weight of 10-05 in this Class 5 handicap hurdle at Ayr. Won over course and distance in January, having been well backed despite poor previous form. Two pounds lower than for that win now.
12:30 12:30 Ayr
Kings Champion
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.75 used instead of 3.00 takenBOG
@3.75
Win
137
Eyecatcher just nudged along when third at Market Rasen early in November. Type to improve on second run for Olly Murphy, formerly with Paul Nicholls. Olly Murphy trains and Sean Bowen (SR 21%) rides.
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