Randy Rann
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15 January 2025
16:08 4:08 Newbury
Toonagh Warrior
Daily Racing
25 EW
@11.00
Lose
-50
I was at Ascot the last time this one ran and fancied him strongly in a race he was second in the year before, however seemed to find everything happening too quickly before plodding on late. Stepping back up in trip make a sense as was a good second the time before over 3m to a decent animal who has won again since and has also finished second here at Newbury in a class 3 race off a mark of 124. All this suggests my fancy is well handicapped off 115 and sole career win was on soft ground so should handle conditions. Have to stay loyal now getting a more suitable trip and rates a decent each way play.
14:25 2:25 Newbury
House Of Stories
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@9.00
Void
0
Very lightly raced and interesting connections have perservered with this 9yo who would be a shoe in if could reproduce the form when finishing second to The Jukebox Man in a novice hurdle. Won via a disqualification last January on second start after a long break and as has gone well fresh before could be a play here. Yard in decent form as have had three winners and 6 seconds from last 15 sent out and I'm keeping a close eye on this one. PU when last seen but this is a hot race for yet another comeback and chase debut. EW squeak for me.
13:55 1:55 Newbury
Sherminator
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 7.00 on 15/01 at 01:520.15 deduction for Blue Moon Lady@6.50 withdrawn at 11:17R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 6.00 x (1-0.15) = 6.10
@6.10
Win
159
Was fourth on debut in a fair bumper that looks a decent form guide as the 5th, 8th and 12th have all won since. Built on that to be be a fast finishing second next time on soft/heavy ground at Bangor and looks one to be interested in on hurdles debut. Yard in cracking form as three of the last six sent out have won and Harry Cobden an eyecatching booking. Will handle conditions and has got a right chance if can jump as seems to have an engine. Has to improve to beat the best of these but ticks plenty of boxes and must have a real chance.
13:25 1:25 Newbury
Old Cowboy
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 19.00 used instead of 15.00 takenBOG
@19.00
Win
64
Plenty of yards here could do with a winner including this horse's stable but this well bred sort catches my eye in an open race. Blue Bresil gelding out of a Kayf Tara mare he looks one to keep an eye on as seems well regarded by the Moore's. Dam did manage to win a bumper and won on soft over 2m5f over hurdles plus was fourth in a Listed mares' race at Newbury so this one is bred to go well here. EW squeak at the prices and was placed on last point to point start when last seen. Yard has been quiet but I'm looking forward to this one running and is one to keep in mind going forward for the rest of the season,
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13 January 2025
16:08 4:08 Exeter
Uptown Dandy
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@4.33
Lose
-50
Dam has produced two winners already who include the smart Bill Joyce who won on point to point debut and first time over bumpers so this one should be ready to roll. Getting 7lb from the impressive Realco will help too and yard still in great form with three winners from last ten sent out. Yard have a decent 16% strike rate in bumpers and should go well on debut.
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15:08 3:08 Exeter
Passing Kate
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Win
150
Wasn't in great form last time over hurdles at Chepstow but was most consistent before then and is interesting on chase debut. Loves heavy ground and goes well at Leicester so this stiff right handed track should suit. Yard in fair form in December with four winners from 18 sent out and hopefully can strike with this likeable daughter of Another Kate.
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12 January 2025
15:25 3:25 Punchestown
Colonel Nelson
Daily Racing
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
Step up in trip ought to suit as dam has already produced a 2m5f chase winner for Willie Mullins and in fact two of the three foals she has produced have won. Ran well last time at Thurles and looks on a fair mark now getting a more suitable trip. EW squeak.
14:55 2:55 Punchestown
A Dream To Share
Daily Racing
50 WINR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@3.00
Void
0
Dontstopthemusic is entitled to come on for the run at Fairyhouse at the end November as much as my fancy is but A Dream To Share was a big eyecatcher in that competitive maiden hurdle. Stayed on really well and was the better bumper horse and should finally make up into a decent hurdler. Has been given plenty of time since winning the Cheltenham and Punchestown Champion Bumpers in 2023 and should make up into a tip top hurdler. Has ground to make up on old rival Dontstopthemusic but Kiely yard does seem in a bit better form than the Brassil stable. Should strip fitter now and improve for hurdles debut and I'm expecting this classy sort to lay down a marker for the spring festivals once again. Last bumper start last February has worked out well too with the likes of Redemption Day and The Yellow Clay tasting success at Grade 1 level. Looks to have a massive chance to my eye.
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Brave Brigadier
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 17.00 used instead of 13.00 takenBOG
@17.00
Win
55
Ran well on debut despite massive price and bumped into a fair Mullins sort that took in the big champion bumpers last season and should make up in to a fair hurdler. Was probably flattered to finish just 11 lengths to You Oughta Know but should improve for the experience and looks an each way play here. The third from that run has followed up since and in an open race this one looks as good as any.
14:25 2:25 Punchestown
Kel Histoire
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
Salvator Mundi is the standout on French form for Sir Gino and 6th in the Truimph hurdle doesn't read too bad either but first start for 242 days on bad ground does leave him a bit vulnerable. Another French recruit Kel Histoire has fitness onside and was a massive eyecatcher on yard debut at Cork when pulling clear and caught the eye travelling well throughout the race. Surely more to come and owner, trainer and jockey won this race last year too. The favourite must be respected and will be primed up for the run but it'll be a slog out there and I just fancy the fitter stablemate.
Mr Rango
Daily Racing
25 EW
@251.00
Lose
-50
Can't resist a little ew on this rank outsider as didn't run too badly in a Navan maiden that looks solid as the second and third have won since with plenty of others hitting the frame. Has to improve massively but lovec heavy ground on the flat and Danny Mullins a very eyecatching booking. He'll kick on for sure and might just take some catching and though a ridiculous price can run better than odds suggest.
13:55 1:55 Punchestown
Nine Graces
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@3.75
Win
137
Wasn't disgraced behind the 140 odd rated La Malmason last time and looks too well handicapped to ignore here. Has won around this distance over hurdles at the track and is gaining in experience over fences. Looks ready to strike for yard in decent nick who though haven't had many out lately have had a couple of winners from last eight sent out. Good jockey onboard and Dam has already produced a couple of 3m plus NH winners already so looks sure to appreciate the step back up in trip too. Looks to have a massive chance to me.,
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12:55 12:55 Punchestown
Down Memory Lane
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.25
Lose
-50
Jumping was not great at Sandown and even ballooned the last in the Grade 1 Henry VIII but still ran on well and was only 8l behind the burgeoning Arkle pretender L'eau Du Sud. Had Soul Icon 30l behind there and the fact that one has come out and won a Grade 2 since tells me the form isn't too shabby. Out of a Presenting mare so step up in trip should suit and though Lecky Watson will be hard to beat I just feel that one might want a bit further than this trip. Very lightly raced and jumping will have less pressure on it over this trip and I think he is the one with a touch of class in here. Lecky Watson beat Slade Steel in a beginners chase last time but I like the look of the Sandown Grade 1 form of my fancy which has been boosted since. Could be the value.
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Search For Glory
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@8.00
Void
0
Was dead unlucky not to win the Grade 2 Fortria over 3m when a mistake at the last cost him dearly. Then ran another blinder when making Impaire Et Passe pull out all the stops at Grade 1 level in the Faugheen and looks ready to strike to me. I love the way he travels through his races and jumps well in the main. Trip may be a bit on the sharp side but that could be the same for Lecky Watson too and my fancy looks a better jumper than Down Memory Lane too. If getting a decent pace to aim at looks sure to go close and looks too big a price to me.
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12:25 12:25 Punchestown
On Lovers Walk
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
Was only nailed on the line last time at Down Royal and is unlucky not to have won that Beginners Chase on second start over fences and third start for new yard. Was scrubbed along then enough times and jumped like a novice but best leap was at the last and stayed on all the way to the line. Half brother to the decent Gowel Road and dam has already produced four winners under NH rules from seven foals that have hit the track. Should appreciate the step up in trip and has at least got the advantage of fencing experience over main rival Shantou Express. Unlucky not to win last time and could be a winner without a penalty here. Can go close.
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Western Model
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
Has ten lengths to make up on my other fancy from Beginners Chase at Cork but obviously the market thinks he can as On Lovers Walk takes a walk in the market. This one has attracted some support and trainer always one to note in these big field events as has rewarded plenty of EW support in recent weeks. Won a handicap hurdle easily around here in May so we know will handle the track. Only third start over fences and can reward EW support.
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11 January 2025
20:30 8:30 Wolverhampton
Ciotog
Daily Racing
25 EW
@SP
Lose
-50
Blew the start last time but is better than that form as is a C&D winner and is just 2lb higher than that win. Was a good second the time before and rider Eddie Greatrex has got a right old tune out of old boy Red Walls. This one has a definite ew chance here if forgiven last run.
15:31 3:31 Ffos Las
Ostrava Du Berlais
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.88
Lose
-50
I think there is a race in Triple Trade soon but back on better ground so for the play has to be the favourite in this deep ground. Has improved with each run this season and can defy a 9lb rise as would of won the last twice with more weight. Doesn't look the deepest race and getting weight from all is going to be very hard to beat.
13:15 1:15 Ffos Las
Range
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
If you can get the three places this one might be the each way play as though very disappointing in a decent race at Kempton last time can bounce back here on a track that will suit. Goes well at the similar Chepstow as has firm figures of 21F1 and may well of won on seasonal debut but for tipping up there. Tough race and some classier sorts here but is too big a price for that good apprentice Dylan Johnston and the in form Sam Thomas.
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12:12 12:12 Ffos Las
Knead A Win
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@15.00
Win
45
Caught my eye on debut when racing really wide at Hereford and had to be pulled up as had steering issues and whether he'd of given the winner something to worry about is conjecture. The second that day was Tom Doniphon who is potentially smart and has won twice since. Improved to finish second on next start and bumped into another smart one there in Oh My Johnny but pulled well clear of the third despite racing up with the pace the whole race. The fancied ones here lack recent runs and I think this one can go well for a long way again and hopefully hit the frame for yard going well.
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08 January 2025
19:00 7:00 Kempton
Beauty Generation
Daily Racing
25 EW
@4.50
Lose
-8
Looks on a very attractive mark as has finished second twice here over C&D off marks in the 70's. Also really caught the eye last time coming from way back over C&D and finished a staying on 5th despite not getting the clearest passage. Was just a neck behind Drumstick then who also didn't get a clear run but had run again since and I like Beauty Generation's chances slightly more as looks well handicapped. Looks a corking each way punt if you can get the four places.
14:33 2:33 Newcastle
Al Farabi
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@5.50
Void
0
Wasn't beaten far at Southwell last time on first start for six months and dropped a 1lb here looks to have a right chance. Has form at further and this stiff track should prove more suitable than Southwell and has run well here before over 7f when second. Likes to get on with things so if getting a good break might be hard to peg back as we know will hit the line strongly. Yard in fair form too with three winners sent out from last 12 runners. Looks a cracking each way play.
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14:03 2:03 Newcastle
Northern Ruler
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.00 used instead of 1.91 takenBOG
@2.00
Win
50
Two turf seconds on first two starts are decent form as plenty of winners have emerged out of those races. However caught the eye last time on all weather debut when third and though a beaten odds on favourite caught the eye travelling well and staying on well. Step up in trip looks sure to suit and looks a nice individual. Switch of yards a slight concern as William Haggas a top stable but if in form trainer can eke out any improvement looks a good thing here.
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13:03 1:03 Newcastle
Star Chorus
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@5.00
Lose
-50
Caught the eye last time at Wolverhampton staying on nicely after a little break just four days ago and on handicap debut here looks a play today. Stiffer track should suit and mark of 73 doesn't look too harsh. Yard in decent form too with a couple of winners and five seconds from last dozen sent out. On a line through a horse called dc Cogent has the marginal beating of Blinky so shouldn't be a bigger price than that one. My advice would to back this one and in a match bet with Blinky. Hopefully can hit the frame at least but the main aim is to beat Blinky. Good luck.
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05 January 2025
14:20 2:20 Chepstow
Jefferys Cross
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Void
0
I thought this one ran well last time at the first Windsor NH meeting for yonks and wasn't beaten far in a race I thought was decent. In fact I thought the second in that race had a real chance in the Sussex National that has just been postponed. Lightly raced and on second to Shearer last season looks a good thing here despite top weight.
13:15 1:15 Chepstow
Prophesea
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@2.50
Void
0
Won debut bumper on heavy ground so should relish conditions today as looks stamina could be his forte and might even improve for a stiffer test as has caught the eye plodding on into third around here before. Started the season when 8th around this track to The New Lion and the form of that race has worked out well. Has much more experience than the favourite who is a threat but this one looks sure to run well as is proven on bad ground and has performed well around this venue before. Big shout to my eye.
12:15 12:15 Chepstow
Fortunefavorsdbold
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@29.00
Lose
-50
Hasn't had a sufficient test of stamina in three starts this season but that means gas dropped to a nice mark as is 8lb lower than last winning one. That was on heavy ground at Lingfield in March and as this one also won in Ireland on soft/heavy ground should relish conditions today. There are signs stable has turned the corner too as have had a winner and three seconds from last ten starters. Looks ready to strike and is one of those horses who if on a going day will bolt up in a race soon when conditions suit. The test of stamina here and going look perfect and now well handicapped can run well.
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04 January 2025
19:05 7:05 Southwell
Kaleidoscope Eyes
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@5.50
Lose
-50
Best two runs on the all weather have been here over 7f when both times was headed close home, so I couldn't understand the step up in trip the next time when 4th over a mile again here. Best run on the turf was over 6f and as was very keen last time out it makes sense to slap the cheekpieces on for the first time and drop back to a more suitable trip. Might be one of those funny horses that look like they'll stay further but with everything in favour today I think has optimum conditions. Only 3lb and 2lb respectively higher than those two close seconds over 7f and looks a bombproof each way play here with the four places on offer if you can get it.
18:20 6:20 Wolverhampton
Optician
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Got the trainer off the cold list by winning over C&D in December, and the fact he's bagged another one since, hopefully, the yard can start rolling. Anyway, this one has a good chance as it is just 3lb higher than that recent win and did reverse places with Parramount there. That form looks better as the second has been second again since, and the fourth has won another Class 4 handicap since too. Should go well despite the widest draw and was in a similar box last time, so with proven stamina and cracking course form, must be a player here.
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03 January 2025
14:57 2:57 Musselburgh
Lively Citizen
Daily Racing
25 EW
@6.00
Void
0
Was dead unlucky in this very race last season when clear and going well before tipping up at the last and though 4lb higher now I doubt this mark would of stopped him winning this race then. Came out and was a good second over this C&D on next start over hurdles behind a fair sort who could go well earlier on the card. Obviously likes this track and back over fences with Kielan Woods an eyecatching booking I can't believe hadn't been laid out for this race. Did win over hurdles in March so fire still burns and has a decent chance here.
12:27 12:27 Musselburgh
Eveque
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@15.00
Void
0
I remember backing this one one day at Hexham when he unseated when going really well and I was sure he was going to get involved in the finish in a race that worked out quite well. Came out next time and nearly rewarded the loyalty when actually narrowly beaten in this very race last season. Did win on next start and is just 2lb higher than that easy handicap chase win at Sedgefield and that form gives him a right chance here. Stays well and though unconvincing last few starts is back on a fair mark and is still lightly enough raced for an 11yo to think there is another race in him. Each way price at least .
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01 January 2025
15:50 3:50 Cheltenham
Danger Nap
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Made a very eyecatching debut to be second at Aintree to the reoppposing Cedar Creek who had the benefit of a run and should strip fitter now. The fourth from that race has won since too and though on form still has a lot to do to trouble Gnomon who had Cedar Creek well beat on debut I think this one can go well. Yard have done well with this one's dam's offspring as the three previous foals she had produced have all won NH races. Will stay further in time but is well overpriced to my eye for yard bang in form as they've sent out four winners from last ten sent out. Could go well.
14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
Twig
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@19.00
Lose
-50
Classy sort at best over fences and ran a blinder in the Ultima to nearly land next right old punt. Switch back to hurdles seemed to work the oracle and was a good second in a Grade 2 at Wetherby and can be forgiven pulled up effort next time as ground was pretty bad and didn't take to the cheekpieces. Is used to carrying big weights and this doesn't look the strongest renewal. Yard in good form and good apprentice onboard
12:55 12:55 Cheltenham
Kalhandrion
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
I've been keeping an eye on this horse who I tipped up last time and agonisingly finished 4th at a 100-1 but have to keep the faith as I'm sure will win a race soon. Is a half brother to the stable's Valadom who used to run well in the cross country races around this track and was a strong stayer who won over 3m 1f back in the day. Yard going well and finished 2024 well with two winners from last three runners sent out. Stiff track should suit and caught the eye at Lingfield in a race where the form looked okay before staying on well last time at Warwick. Should go well.
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30 December 2024
15:45 3:45 Haydock
Berties Ballet
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.25
Lose
-50
Won a course and distance novice hurdle on this card last season and also finished second over course and distance last time and off a 2lb higher mark can go well. Proved handles heavy ground here and that is another positive as heavy ground at Haydock is particularly testing. Yard in good form with three winners from last ten sent out and first time cheek pieces are slapped on to hopefully eke out that bit of improvement that might be needed. Big chance to my eye.
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15:10 3:10 Haydock
Valleres
Daily Racing
25 EW
@13.00
Lose
-50
Venetia Williams has won three of the last seven runnings of this race and interestingly runs two here including the favourite. However it's this one that catches my eye and despite long absence is the bet. Has won on seasonal debut before and is off the same mark as when last successful. Won on heavy ground and does stay well so looks a definite each way play here for yard in good form. We know trainer can get them ready to run well after a break and four of the last six winners have been ridden by good claimers. That tells you every Ilb matters around this track on heavy ground and my each way play in this.
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14:00 2:00 Haydock
Gold Emery
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@11.00
Void
0
Was touched off a head in this race last season on second start so looks like same path to make amends has been plotted up. Is only a 1lb higher now and must be a strong fancy here as this is his second start of the season and should strip fitter for seasonal debut. Split Jubilee Express and Conkwell Legend here on heavy ground in March and both of them have run storming races in marathons this season. Is off the same mark here as that decent second and looks a massive player here for me. Has work to do to turn around form with Wal Bucks from Wetherby clash but this will be a slog and we know Gold Emery will relish that as has cracking course form, stays well, loves heavy ground and looks laid out to make amends for head defeat in this last season.
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13:30 1:30 Haydock
Happy And Fine
Daily Racing
25 EW
@9.00
Lose
-50
Is 313 on seasonal reappearances so goes well fresh and loves heavy ground. Won this race last season and though had had a couple of runs it is interesting yard start off in this. Is 4lb higher this year but won so easily last year that still looks on a fair mark. This is his time of year and a good jockey booking as Kielan Woods is flying having ridden four winners from last ten rides.
12:30 12:30 Haydock
Bushypark
Daily Racing
25 EW
@6.00
Lose
-50
Is 1lb lower than last win which was over course and distance last year and that took his record at Haydock to 1131 from four visits here. Wouldn't be too concerned was pulled up last time as was pulled up the race before he won here last season. Relishes heavy ground and should strip fitter now and yard in good form as have sent out three winners from last ten runners sent out. Has a cracking record in the month of December and is well handicapped so surely can go close.
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29 December 2024
15:05 3:05 Leopardstown
Mr Percy
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@9.00
Lose
-50
Handicap debut here and though stepping up in trip looks on a fair mark. Second to Bleu De Vassy looks better now that one has chased home the smart Romeo Coolio home in a Grade 1 since. Will be emotional as Dary Jacob retires and wants to go out on a winner. He could of done yesterday after landing a Grade 1 so very interesting he comes here to finish off his career for yard that are flying. 6 places available and looks an each way steal.
13:20 1:20 Leopardstown
Jetara
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.33
Lose
-50
Lot of Joy had stamina to prove for me and last year's winner of this race must be the play to defend her crown. Was disappointing last time in the Grade 2 Lusmullen hurdle but the winner Home By The Lee and the second Bob Olinger have gone to finish 1-2 in Grade 1 since. Will be happier back in this company and looks he one to beat for me. Always runs well here and would be a lot shorter but for last run as was in good form before that effort and this must be the target.
12:10 12:10 Leopardstown
Argento Boy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.67
Lose
-50
Won a bumper on debut that worked out quite well before finding the Cheltenham and Punchestown Champion Bumpers too hot but is one to follow now hurdling. Made a nice debut in this sphere when only fading late on to be beaten by The Big Westerner who has won a Grade 2 novice hurdle since too. Form looks solid and sure to strip fitter for the run too. Mr Enabler not without hope as did give the Cheltenham Festival bumper winner a fright last time over hurdles but Argento Boy looks sure to appreciate this slight drop in trip and looks a good thing here.
The Enabler
Daily Racing
25 EW
@6.50
Win
165
Looks each way play and one for the forecast as on form should arguably be shorter. Gave the Cheltenham Festival bumper winner a real scare last time over hurdles and should appreciate step back up in trip. The danger to the favorite.
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28 December 2024
15:35 3:35 Newbury
Theformismighty
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@5.00
Lose
-50
Inthewaterside was a better hurdler than Theformismighty and did have him way behind one day at Aintree but will do well to beat that one on chase debut given my fancy has plenty of chasing experience now. Dan Skelton's charge improved for chase debut to bolt up next time by 10 lengths and can handle the step up in trip here. Looks sure to go close and prove a better chaser than hurdler and if finding any more improvement from last run looks a good thing here to my eye despite 10lb rise. Must hit the frame at the very least.
14:55 2:55 Newbury
The New Lion
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.25 used instead of 3.00 takenBOG
@3.25
Win
112
Regents Stroll looks sure to be popular as trainer attempts to win race for a fifth consecutive year and is unbeaten in two here at Newbury. Will have to be a bit special though to beat course and distance winner The New Lion who really caught the eye last time travelling powerfully and beat 5 in form rivals that day. That form looked strong beforehand as all the rivals had won their previous run and the sixth has come out and won since too . Can handle the step up in class and looks the safer option too as jumping was slick enough last time whereas Regents Stroll did clout one and he won't get away with that in this company.
14:20 2:20 Newbury
Hoe Joly Smoke
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
I was at Sandown when this one won last time out and stayed on well enough to think will handle this slightly longer trip. Shed maiden tag that day but has been mainly consistent and can continue to improve now got head in front. Beat Passing Well nicely at Sandown and that form looks good enough to trouble Henry's Friend who won on this card last year but didn't beat Passing Well as clearly as my fancy has. Can't see how Henry's Friend can give this one 11lb and beat him so is another strong fancy as looks a chaser on the up. Has run well here before and looks a cracking punt despite 7lb rise.
13:45 1:45 Newbury
Mr Bramley
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@5.50
Lose
-3
Always a horse I've liked and is 3/4 over hurdles and travels well through his races. Has won at left handed sharp tracks like Bangor and Wetherby so should handle Newbury well enough. Won nicely on seasonal debut and though this is a step up in grade looks one to follow. Trip looks ideal too and as Go To War has stamina to prove and Mr Hope Street might want an even stiffer test Mr Bramley is a confident selection. Looks the each way play of the day.,
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27 December 2024
15:00 3:00 Leopardstown
Will Do
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@9.50
Win
17
Was a strong stayer over hurdles and ran some cracking races in competitive handicaps including when 4th at Punchestown on final start over the smaller obstacles. Hasn't had a sufficient stamina test in three runs over fences but has run well to place on all of those efforts and step up in trip will suit now.Also hasn't had soft enough ground over fences either so looks to have everything in his favour now and looks to have a massive chance to my eye. First time blinkers replace the first time cheekpieces and off this mark looks a cracking wager.
14:50 2:50 Chepstow
No Hubs No Hoobs
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
Beat Conkwell Legend in a staying chase at Exeter over this trip in the spring and that one ran a cracker in the London National at Sandown recently behind Mr Vango. That form would give my fancy a big chance here as Mr Vango would of been a big player here and this one is an unexposed stayer too over marathon trips. Yard have won two of the last ten renewals and this one has always looked a National type to me. Goes well at Exeter so must be a pure stayer and looks on a fair mark here. Full brother to Killer Miller who was a 3m5f winner at Fairyhouse back in the day and this one will stay alright. Has gone well at this time of year before and should strip fitter for seasonal debut at Wincanton on ground too quick and will be staying on when many have cried enough here. Worth an each way saver for yard who know how to win this race.
Your Own Story
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@17.00
Lose
-50
Is an out and out stayer who looks sure to appreciate this slog , looks sure to get round and in a race that sometimes cuts up into few finishers that makes this one a top punt. Was sent off 4-1jf in last year's Scottish National and though only 6th found the ground too lively and did plod on well. Soft to heavy ground is ideal and caught my eye last time in the Scottish Borders National when my winning punt on Bretney didn't stop me noticing this one was going as well as the winner for much of the race. Second five times in his last seven races since last winning at Wetherby over 3m6f but is genuine and relishes staying trips. In top hands and is still unexposed over marathon trips to my eye as is only an 8yo and can land a top race soon. Cracking each way shout and took 20-1 recently so money pouring on as he shortens in the market boosts my confidence.
14:20 2:20 Leopardstown
Jacovec Cavern
Daily Racing
25 EW
@11.00
Lose
-50
Was a decent stayer on the flat and given I was all over this one for the Greatwood hurdle last time at Cheltenham I have to give him another chance for shrewd yard. Wasn't disgraced there behind Burdett Road who in turn hasn't been disgraced either behind the tip top Constitution Hill since and I'm going in again. Was actually sent off 5-1jf for the Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October on the flat and has to be given a squeak here off this mark. 5 x 5yo's have won this in the last decade and 8 winners in that period carried 10st 9lbs or less so my fancy fits a lot of trends. Good apprentice booked and last two rides for trainer have brought about a 22-1 success and a 50-1 short head second so looks good value for his 7lb claim.
11:50 11:50 Wetherby
Geordie Night
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@9.50
Win
17
Very much unexposed as a stayer and out of a Cloudings mare who has produced a 4m point to point winner in the past then maybe a trip is what this one will eventually need over hurdles. Still a maiden but comes here on the back of a career best when second at Market Rasen staying on really well on first start for 6 months.Worth a second look in a bang average race with good conditional who rides well for Fergal O'Brien but keeps hitting the cross bar for Nick Kent. Each way shout here.
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