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09 April 2026
16:40 4:40 Aintree
Brookie
Daily Racing
75 EW
@+2000
Lose
-150
There are plenty of options in this race, with more than half of the field making the shortlist. But at around 20/1 it is hard to resist an each-way bet on Brookie. He has been highly tried this season after showing strong form last term in his novice year over fences, winning two handicaps on good ground before producing his best effort over this course and distance when second to Kalif Du Berlais in Grade 1 company, with the now 163-rated L'Eau du Sud back in third. He rounded off the season with another solid run at the Punchestown Festival, outrunning his odds in the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase. After a promising return at Cheltenham, his campaign was disrupted by several withdrawals due to soft and heavy ground, so his next run came in the ultra-competitive Champion Chase where he was outclassed and finished tailed off. Back on a quicker surface and in calmer waters, he looks overpriced in a 0-146 handicap and is worth an each-way bet with bookmakers paying four places.
14:20 2:20 Aintree
Lulamba
Daily Racing
200 WINNAP
@-149
Lose
-200
On official ratings, Lulamba looks very tough to beat, especially now that he steps up in trip. He was three from three over fences before failing to land the odds for the second consecutive year at the Cheltenham Festival. This French import has always shaped like a natural over larger obstacles, so it was no surprise that Nicky Henderson sent him chasing as a four-year-old. He won a beginners’ chase at Exeter before scoring smartly in a small-field Grade 1 at Sandown. He did not look like winning for a long way at Newbury, a sharper track that did not play to his strengths. After a couple of novicey jumps, he began to warm to the task, and, turning in for home, he picked up strongly to join the leaders before asserting with authority. The long straight at Aintree should suit him much better, and he looks hard to beat with at least a stone in hand on his main opponent in the betting.
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07 April 2026
17:00 5:00 Pontefract
Antique Blue
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Antique Blue has not shown a great deal in three runs under rules but makes some each-way appeal on handicap debut for shrewd connections. A son of Space Blues, he showed bright early speed at Thirsk last August, leading for a long way before fading over 7f, so this drop in distance could actually help. With a previous run under his belt three weeks ago at Newcastle and now fitted with a first-time hood, he could step forward at big odds from an excellent draw in stall three. Ruth Carr is well capable of landing a surprise, so at around 20/1 he gets my each-way vote for a small bet with bookmakers paying four places.
15:57 3:57 Pontefract
Spartan Arrow
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+550
Lose
-100
It will be fast and furious over the minimum trip, and Spartan Arrow looks an interesting contender from the plum draw in stall one. He has been below par so far this year but won competitive races last term, including a Group 3 and a Listed event. With a recent run under his belt, he can be more competitive back on turf, and a small drop in the weights helps. Archie Watson has his horses in good form. Hollie Doyle can take full advantage of the draw by holding a prominent position or even leading, which is a big plus at a track where those tactics are often rewarded. At around 11/2, he has to be on the shortlist.
15:27 3:27 Pontefract
Swift Salian
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+850
Win
35
Swift Salaria started last season in very good form and, from a good draw, could be competitive in a wide-open contest. A front runner who won a couple of similar handicaps last term by making all, he looks particularly suited by this track and race if anywhere near full fitness on his seasonal reappearance. He drops to Class 5 level, the grade in which he scored at Carlisle when last seen at this level with Connor Beasley on board. He also split two stronger rivals at Beverley last summer, Urban Sprawl and Great Blasket, in a three-way finish on the line off today’s mark, suggesting he is capable of being competitive in a race of this nature. At around 17/2 he gets my each-way vote.
14:57 2:57 Pontefract
Alpha Capture
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+300
Lose
-75
The Irish purchase Alpha Capture could turn out to be a bargain for Roger Fell and makes plenty of appeal with a run already under his belt this season. He has good experience from his time with Willie Mullins and William Haggas, and was probably on the wrong side of the track when making his stable debut at Newcastle 17 days ago. He led his group and stayed on well to finish third, beating those around him. His previous form over further suggests this stiff mile at Pontefract should suit. From a good draw he can adopt a handy position and finish stronger than most, so he looks capable of being competitive off the same mark of 75.
Subtotal-190
06 April 2026
16:25 4:25 Plumpton
Planned Paradise
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+1100
Lose
-50
It is the time of year when Planned Paradise hits top form and Chris Williams does not hesitate to give him a chance for the hat-trick, having won the North Wales National and the marathon at Hexham on his last two starts. It was quite striking how easily he saw out four miles on soft ground last time, quickening clear in the closing stages as if he could have gone another lap. The main concern is that this comes only 12 days later, so he might still be feeling that effort. However, he did it so smoothly that it could still be a positive to run him again in this kind of form. He carries a penalty but enters this handicap with just 10-8, which is a big advantage at the weights against several of his main rivals and has winning form on good ground. At around 11/1 he is worth a small bet.
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Unanswered Prayers
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1200
Lose
-70
I was on Unanswered Prayers in this race last season, and it was disappointing to see him unseat at the first fence. He came into that race in better form and was well handicapped off 129, so it is hard to ignore him this time off 117. He has not been in great form this term but has been facing stronger opposition and has always completed his races, albeit in remote positions in staying contests, which gives hope he could pick up the pieces, as he did when third at Warwick last time. He began the season with a strong run at Cheltenham, finishing a close fifth, beaten just over two lengths in a competitive handicap. Back on drying ground and off a reduced mark, he could rediscover some of his old form, and at around 12/1 with bookmakers paying four places he looks a possible each-way play.
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05 April 2026
17:00 5:00 Fairyhouse
Kala Conti
Daily Racing
50 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+1000
Void
0
Kala Conti looks a bit underestimated at double-figure odds and is worth an each-way bet in a wide-open contest. She was beaten by Sixmilebridge last time at Sandown, but that rival got an easy lead, helped by the departure of Kitzbuhel, who was expected to press the pace. Before that she was unbeaten in two runs over fences, including beating subsequent Arkle winner Kargese at Cork. Jack Kennedy has opted to ride Jacob's Ladder, but Keith Donoghue is a very solid replacement in the saddle. At around 10/1, she carries strong each-way appeal in the WillowWarm Gold Cup.
16:05 4:05 Plumpton
Hamlets Night
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Mondo Man is the obvious one after an impressive success in the Imperial Cup at Sandown, but he is well found in the market. I will have a couple of each-way bets at bigger prices, including Hamlet’s Night at around 28/1, who had been progressing nicely prior to his last run at Kelso. He went down by a neck to the 140-rated Give It To Me Oj at Cheltenham and also chased home the 145-rated Riboud at Wincanton, before winning on the Flat at Kempton after a break. Last time he was kept wide and never really picked up, looking in trouble a long way out. Ground seems key for him, and a return to a quicker surface should suit. If he can secure a good early position, he could run into a place at rewarding odds with bookmakers paying an extra place.
15:50 3:50 Fairyhouse
Oldschool Outlaw
Daily Racing
150 WINNAP
@+200
Lose
-150
Despite Gordon Elliott runners underperforming at the Cheltenham Festival, Oldschool Outlaw put up a great performance and looks set to make amends without any obvious main rival on paper today. Unbeaten in three runs over hurdles, including when beating Bambino Fever at Naas, she already has course-winning form, which is always a plus. She was a staying-on second in the Grade 2 Ryanair Mares, but, looking closely, she tracked Bambino Fever throughout, hoping that rival would bring her into the race. When Mark Walsh realised her main danger was not going forward, he had to switch inside, meeting interference and losing momentum. The winner was underestimated and enjoyed an easy lead, but Oldschool Outlaw still ran a stormer in second. This extra distance should suit, and she looks the one to beat at around 2/1.
14:40 2:40 Fairyhouse
Koktail Brut
Daily Racing
50 EWNOTETip made at odds of 9.50 on 05/04 at 09:360.10 deduction for Le Labo@10.00 withdrawn at 09:57R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 8.50 x (1-0.10) = 8.65
@+765
Win
478
The only course-and-distance winner in the field, Koktail Brut has been impressive in landing his maiden before following up with a narrow success in Grade 2 company. He has since been pitched into Grade 1 level and ran fourth in the Tattersalls at Leopardstown. With hopes of a handicap run at the Cheltenham Festival, he was instead sent for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, where he could not match the pace of the principals and met some interference, yet was not beaten far. He carries a penalty, and Leader d'Allier looks the one to beat. This represents a drop in class, and he should have a better chance at this level. Nice each-way bet at around 17/2.
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04 April 2026
17:00 5:00 Fairyhouse
Murcia
Daily Racing
50 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1000
Win
50
Karbau was one of the eye-catchers at the Cheltenham Festival, and with a bit more luck in running he would have finished much closer. However, the odds are extremely short, and at double-figure prices I am willing to take a chance on Murcia, who was disappointing in her last two Festival runs but went on to Aintree and scored at Grade 1 level. She could be the type to come alive at this time of year on a quicker surface. She has plenty of strong form in the book and has dropped another 3 lb in the weights. I would not be surprised to see her bounce back and has an each-way chance with bookmakers paying five places.
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15:49 3:49 Newton Abbot
Hardy Du Seuil
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
I think Hardy du Seuil looks overpriced at 20/1. Hopefully the eight runners stand their ground so the each-way angle remains in play in what looks a wide-open contest. He has been in good form recently, going very close at Carlisle when bumping into a course specialist before running another solid race in defeat at Newbury in a small tactical field. The drying ground will be a big plus, and he gets on well with conditional jockey Isabelle Ryder, who claims a handy 5 lb. He may not be the youngest now, but still enjoys his racing and the yard is in good form.
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15:42 3:42 Musselburgh
Canons House
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+900
Lose
-100
Canon's House tends to go well when fresh and is drawn in a perfect position near the stands-side rail, so he could be competitive if ready to go on his seasonal reappearance after 182 days off. He won his first three races off a break last term, admittedly from a lower mark, but scored again later in the season and still looks a sprinter to follow. Billy Garritty is an excellent front-running jockey and, if Canon's House gets the break, he could show he still has something to offer off this mark. Each-way play at double-digit odds with bookmakers paying an extra place.
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14:12 2:12 Haydock
Ice In The Veins
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+700
Lose
-100
Ice in the Veins looks an interesting contender for the strong Skelton yard and, if settling better, could come out on top in what looks a winnable race. His last two runs were disappointing, pulling too hard early and being eased in the closing stages. A stronger pace today should help him relax, with Harry Skelton back in the saddle. He won a novice at Kempton under a penalty in a race that has worked out well, beating Jimbo Sport and Kool Kid, both of whom have since won twice, while Solanna has also scored on the flat. At around 7/1, with conditions likely to suit, he is my idea of an each-way bet with an extra place in a tricky contest.
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Subtotal-200
02 April 2026
16:10 4:07 Chepstow
Torrent
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+1100
Lose
-100
Decent contest for the level with several dropping in class, like Torrent, who is handicapped to get involved if he sees out this trip. He was in very good form at the start of the season, finishing second at Chepstow before running into a place on testing ground at Sandown. His last two runs have been below par, but both came in competitive Class 3 events, and now the visor is reapplied as he runs off a reduced mark of 113. Murray Dodd is getting more rides lately and still claims a valuable 7 lb, while the yard had a winner yesterday at Wincanton, so it would be no surprise to see a better effort. Each-way shout at 11/1 with bookmakers paying four places.
Subtotal-100
01 April 2026
20:00 Ben Shelton vs Zhizhen Zhang
Ben Shelton
Win Match
200 WIN
@-344
Win
58
15:50 3:50 Wincanton
Harry Junior
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@+600
Win
10
Harry Junior is now on the drift, but looking at the race setup he could get an easy lead up front and be competitive. He has shown signs of immaturity despite winning his races well and shapes like a strong stayer ??" a future chaser in the making. A half-brother to Harry Senior, who in these colours reached a mark of 144 before his fatal injury, he looks the type to enjoy quicker ground and can defy a 5 lb penalty for his Exeter win. Bookmakers are paying three places with only seven runners, so an each-way insurance bet at around 6/1.
15:00 Iva Jovic vs Alycia Parks
Iva Jovic
Win Match
200 WIN
@-769
Win
26
14:50 2:50 Wincanton
Geezer Rockstar
Daily Racing
100 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@+900
Win
1080
Geezer Rockstar does not look the most consistent but has dropped to a mark that makes him dangerous. He has bits of solid form, winning a bumper at Taunton and his maiden at Ascot before finishing second at Chepstow. All his best runs have come on a sound surface. Now, dropping into a 0-110 with conditions to suit, he should be more competitive. The yard remains in decent form. Each-way contender at around 15/2.
00:15 Argentina v Zambia
Argentina
300 WIN
@-3333
Win
9
00:00 Marie Bouzkova vs Ana Sofia Sanchez
Marie Bouzkova
Win Match
300 WIN
@-1999
Win
15
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31 March 2026
17:35 5:35 Newcastle
Nottodaybobo
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1800
Win
91
Tough puzzle to solve in the Newcastle finale and I’ll have a small each-way bet on Nottodaybobo, a maiden winner on good ground for Gordon Elliott before moving to Micky Hammond. After a very promising debut third, he was a bit disappointing, possibly finding conditions too testing. Even when tried over three miles last time, that trip looked too far for him. He now returns to the minimum distance on a quicker surface and his mark has dropped to 95. He has been freshened up after a four-month break and there are signs of a possible revival in this modest contest. At around 20/1, he is worth a small each-way bet with bookmakers paying an extra place.
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14:30 2:30 Newcastle
Tea Boy
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+2500
Lose
-70
Tea Boy has gone a bit under the radar despite some good bumper runs at Catterick and especially on debut at Hexham on a quicker surface. He was heavily backed at Newcastle but, after racing prominently and pressing the leader, he faded tamely late on. His hurdling runs have looked more like education, and he now takes a big step up in trip on handicap debut. He is a half-brother to Put The Kettle On, the smart Henry de Bromhead mare who won multiple Grade 1 races including the Arkle and the Champion Chase, so he makes some appeal for trainer-owner Peter Atkinson. At around 25/1, he is worth a small each-way bet.
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30 March 2026
16:27 4:27 Ludlow
High Fibre
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+120
Lose
-75
High Fibre took advantage of a drop in class and the return to the minimum trip on good ground to score easily a week ago at Kempton. Eye-catching on several occasions, he put it all together under a perfect prominent ride by Ciaran O’Shea. He comes here unpenalised, and the young jockey can now claim 7 lb instead of 3 lb. Harry Fry would not run him again so quickly if he had not come out of that race well. With the yard in great form, I expect him to follow up under similar conditions.
15:57 3:57 Ludlow
The Kalooki Kid
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+350
Lose
-75
The Kalooki Kid made a bright start over fences with a second at Ayr before winning at Doncaster and Musselburgh. He struggled when pitched into Grade 1 and Listed company, but his last two runs back in handicaps were not that bad. He takes another drop in grade and his mark is back to 136. If he sees out this new trip in a smaller, tactical race, he can be competitive. Danny McMenamin has been riding really well lately and makes the trip to Ludlow for this single ride. Worth a go at around 7/2.
15:27 3:27 Ludlow
Jackomy
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@-109
Win
68
Jackomy is a bit on the drift, having opened at odds-on, but he is probably the most unexposed runner at the top of the market. He has shown gradual improvement since stepping up in trip in handicaps, finishing third at Taunton when staying on strongly before landing the odds last time at Wincanton on good ground. He travelled strongly behind the leaders, took it up four out and won going away. He runs under a penalty but faces rivals who still look in the grip of the handicapper. If he produces a similar effort today, he can follow up under similar conditions.
Subtotal-82
29 March 2026
17:25 5:25 Ascot
Everyonesgame
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+3300
Lose
-70
Everyonesgame seems a bit overpriced at 33/1 and is worth an each-way bet in the finale at Ascot. A great acquisition for the Irvine yard after moving from Emma Lavelle, he stepped up in trip and caused a surprise at 80/1 when scoring at Kempton. He followed that with a decent effort in defeat at Cheltenham, finishing midfield and not beaten far. Quick ground looks key for him, as he was a non-runner on good to soft, so he could be one to follow through the summer. The return to a right-handed track on good ground could spark further improvement. He enters the handicap from the lower end of the weights with Freddie Mitchell claiming a valuable 3 lb.
15:05 3:05 Ascot
Munsif
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@+220
Lose
-100
A 93-rated performer on the Flat with three wins for Roger Varian, Munsif looked an interesting contender for the Cheltenham Festival but did not make the cut. He shaped with plenty of promise when third at Naas, beaten eight lengths by Saratoga, who bolted up subsequently in the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Hurdle at the Festival off a mark of 130 and is now 10 lb higher. I thought he was given too much to do last time at Navan, where the prominent runners dominated and he stayed on into third. He makes his handicap debut off a workable mark of 126 with Sean Bowen booked for the ride. Back in a juvenile contest on good ground with the visor refitted, he should be capable of landing a race of this nature.
Subtotal-170
28 March 2026
17:08 5:08 Stratford
Whatsgoingonmarvin
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
Whatsgoingonmarvin looks worth chancing on his handicap debut at around 9/2, having been a very smart stayer for Sir Mark Prescott on the Flat, rated 87 and winning three races in typical yard fashion, including over 1m 6f at Chester. He has been pitched into some competitive juvenile hurdles, meeting Maestro Conti at Kempton before going very close at Catterick. Although he was no factor last time at Haydock, he now looks interesting starting his handicap career over hurdles from a mark of 105. That rating looks a gift given his Flat rating, while Shane Fenelon claims a useful 5 lb. He also gets a generous age allowance at the weights, so should be in the mix.
15:32 3:32 Doncaster
Eternal Force
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
William Haggas has started the season in excellent form, as usual, and Eternal Force could be a Group horse running in a handicap. It took him a couple of runs to get the hang of things, but he ended last season with a hat-trick, including an emphatic Haydock success in what looked a competitive handicap beforehand. The yard has a strong record in this race, which could suit this four-year-old, who is usually keen but should settle better off a strong early pace. The ground looks ideal judging by his latest run, and he is a worthy favourite given his excellent pedigree.
Orandi
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+3300
Lose
-50
In the each-way market, with bookmakers going six places, Orandi looks a bit of a forgotten horse in this contest. He ran an excellent race in this event last year when a close third and arrives here only 1 lb higher. He has the benefit of a recent run two weeks ago at The Curragh, where he was a notable market mover but was given plenty to do. He likely needed the run and did not seem suited by the heavy ground, eventually coming home at his own pace. That effort looks very much like a prep for this race and, with Jack Kearney claiming 3 lb, he could have an edge on many of his rivals. Although the draw in stall 20 is not ideal, there appears to be pace across the track, so he should get a lead on the near-side rail and could be competitive at the finish.
14:57 2:57 Doncaster
Volterra
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+600
Lose
-50
Volterra has something to find on official terms but plenty of potential and should not be the outsider of the field at 6/1. A winner first time out, he is a keen-going type who should enjoy these conditions. He bolted up in a valuable handicap at Ascot on soft ground, making all and being eased down at the line when beating Qirat, who re-opposes here. If allowed a freebie up front in a race lacking obvious pace, he could be dangerous in these conditions and, at the prices, with all runners returning from a break, he is my small bet.
14:25 2:25 Doncaster
Sterling Knight
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
At around 25/1, Sterling Knight could be a decent each-way bet. A course winner who should benefit from a recent run two weeks ago. A winner of eight races on turf, he has a very good record at Doncaster, where he usually runs his race, including a placing in a big-field handicap in 2024. His last success came here over seven furlongs. He has also looked competitive in a 0-100 at Newmarket over a mile, just fading when meeting the rising ground late on. Back on this flat track we should learn more. Despite carrying top weight, Toby Moore claims a valuable 7 lb, so with bookmakers going six places, he gets my each-way vote at the prices.
13:50 1:50 Doncaster
Jamess Delight
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+750
Lose
-70
Clive Cox usually has his best horses in good form at the start of the season, and he runs two here. James's Delight is the more interesting, having been pitched into Group 1 company at the end of last season, where he just found things happening a bit too quickly. A multiple winner, including a Group 2 at The Curragh, he has run several excellent races in defeat and goes well when fresh. Conditions should suit, and he looks the type to progress further as a sprinter for this yard, so he is an each-way contender at around 15/2 with bookies going 4 places.
Subtotal-320
27 March 2026
16:50 4:50 Wetherby
Rapid Mission
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Yummy is obviously of interest given the connections, but he is stepping up a mile in trip and, at a short price of around evens at the time of writing, I prefer to look elsewhere for some each-way value. Syd Hosie’s yard is absolutely flying, landing three winners from his last three runners, including a well-backed success at Taunton a few days ago. He runs Rapid Mission, a flat-bred son of Frankel, rated in the mid-70s on the Flat and now running off 85 over hurdles. The step up in trip could do the trick, and Paddy Hanlon, who rode both recent winners for the yard, claims a valuable 5 lb, so, at around 14/1 with bookmakers paying four places, he makes definite each-way appeal.
16:20 4:20 Wetherby
American Mike
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@+600
Lose
-100
The presence of American Mike catches the eye in this grade, and he could bounce back with a recent run under his belt. A smart performer for Gordon Elliott at the major festivals in the UK and Ireland, he has had only two runs for Olly Murphy, who is clearly trying to exploit a hurdles mark now 7 lb lower than his chase rating. This is also his second run after a wind operation, so he should improve on his latest effort, where he was never really put into the race and likely needed it. With Sean Bowen back on board and the yard continuing in good form, I can see him being competitive in a race that lacks depth.
15:20 3:20 Wetherby
Daylatedollarshort
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 5.50 on 27/03 at 09:340.10 deduction for Ionian@10.00 withdrawn at 14:43R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 4.50 x (1-0.10) = 5.05
@+405
Win
202
Daylatedollarshort did not always jump well but still produced an excellent effort to win over this course and distance on Boxing Day. A point winner on goodish ground, he did not seem to enjoy the soft going, so I suspect he will be better suited by today’s conditions. He went up only 4 lb for that success, and champion jockey Sean Bowen now takes over the ride. He returns after a three-month break, but the yard continues to send out winners, so fitness should not be an issue. With some schooling in the meantime, he could improve further off what looks a lenient mark.
Duel Au Soleil
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1200
Lose
-70
With bookmakers going five places, it is a must for me to have an each-way bet at double-figure odds. Ben Pauling runs three here, and Ben Jones has opted for Jhentong Enki, but my attention is on his other runner, the course-and-distance winner Duel Au Soleil. He had wind surgery and, since the application of cheekpieces, has turned the corner in handicaps, winning here after a break. On his latest start at Ascot, he was narrowly denied by Jakar Du Moulin, who won again next time out, so the form looks solid. He returns after another break with a penalty, but Beau Morgan claims a valuable 5 lb, and as he tends to go well when fresh and has likely been saved for better ground, he should be in the mix if not needing the run.
14:50 2:50 Wetherby
Mixedwave
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+600
Win
10
Youdecide is an interesting favourite in a first-time visor, but he was jumping to his right two starts ago at Warwick. This could be the day for Mixedwave. The winner of this race last year, when beating Giovanni Change by a neck, and that rival is now 5 lb higher in the ratings. Pam Sly’s charge has been consistent in his runs this season, arriving in better form than most of his rivals. He can race off the same mark as last year on his preferred ground conditions. He should be competitive and looks worth an each-way go at around 6/1.
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26 March 2026
16:30 4:30 Warwick
Imperial Alex
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+700
Lose
-70
This is excellent prize money for this level and, at around 7/1, I’m siding with Imperial Alex for an each-way bet. He was in very good form in the spring last season on good ground, finishing an unlucky second at Uttoxeter before landing the odds at Perth over a similar trip. He has had only two runs this season, both after breaks, so he has clearly been aimed at another spring??"summer campaign. I see his latest run at Sandown more as a preparation for this race; in the end he was not beaten far and was not knocked about. Back to his last winning mark and returning to a track where he has won over hurdles, he looks the type who can bounce back.
16:20 4:20 Chepstow
Bells Of Ufford
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+1600
Lose
-100
With the favourite out, this race looks up for grabs, especially in the each-way market with bookmakers paying four places. At around 16/1, Bells of Ufford is worth a second look, having come with a big reputation after winning a UK point. Unfortunately, he has yet to reproduce that form under Rules, but he went close over this course and distance last April on good ground before staying on nicely when dropped in trip at Uttoxeter in October. I suspect good ground is key for this horse, so I’m happy to forgive his last two runs on testing conditions. The tongue-tie is now added to his usual headgear and, on drying ground off a reduced mark, he could show improved form.
15:28 3:28 Warwick
Claim Du Brizais
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+650
Win
10
I’m going to take a chance with Claim Du Brizais, representing the Skelton yard, which does particularly well at Warwick. This well-bred mare has won a bumper and a hurdle but is yet to make an impression over fences. I think she has been running over an inadequate two-mile trip so far, and I’m prepared to forgive her latest run, which came after a 116-day break, so she may have needed it. With Harry Skelton back on board and a step up in distance likely to suit, I can see her putting up a better performance in this lower grade today, and, at around 13/2, she is worth an each-way go.
14:07 2:07 Southwell
Bold Return
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 34.00 used instead of 15.00 takenBOG
@+3300
Win
196
Bold Return made a very eye-catching handicap debut at Beverley last August and returns today after 224 days off the track. I think she was unlucky not to win that race. The paddock pick, who started from a poor draw, met interference but stayed on strongly and would likely have won with a clear run. The winner and the third have both scored since, so the form looks solid for a 0-60 handicap. The main question is her fitness after such a long absence, but this daughter of Mehmas, related to a couple of smart winners, should stay further this season and looks one to follow in low-grade handicaps. At around 14/1, she is worth an each-way bet with bookmakers paying four places.
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25 March 2026
16:41 4:41 Hexham
Ned Tanner
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+600
Lose
-50
Ned Tanner has not looked at his best in his last couple of runs, but his mark is dropping quickly and I can see him bouncing back now returned to a Class 4 event. His best form has come on soft ground over today’s trip, and he ran an excellent race in defeat at Haydock in December, suggesting he retains plenty of ability. He won around this time last year and is now 5 lb below that winning mark. Worth a small bet at around 6/1.
16:00 4:00 Hereford
Madame De Labrunie
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+275
Lose
-75
I think you can make a fair case for Madame de Labrunie. She's still only a four-year-old but already has plenty of experience and brings solid French form at this level. She has been pitched into competitive Listed and juvenile hurdles and ran a good race when third at Taunton on good ground. She receives a useful age allowance and makes her handicap debut off an interesting mark of 101, so she looks worth a shout at around 11/4.
15:41 3:41 Hexham
Shighness
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1000
Lose
-70
These horses will need to stay well to see out this marathon trip on testing ground. Shighness has her best form on soft ground and has been lightly campaigned this term since finishing a very close second in this race last year. Having not been seen at her best since, her mark has dropped 7 lb compared to this time around. However, she produced her best effort last time out at Sedgefield, when a remote third over 3m 3f over hurdles, not knocked about by Brian Hughes in what looked like a prep run for this race. Conor O’Farrell, who was on board last year, returns to the saddle and, at double-figure odds, she is my idea of an each-way bet with bookmakers paying an extra place.
15:11 3:11 Hexham
Smart Decision
Daily Racing
75 EW
@+750
Lose
-150
This represents a significant drop in class for Smart Decision, who has been competing at a much higher level and now returns to a more realistic 0-120 Class 4 event. Connections tried to eke out further improvement last time at Kelso by stepping him up in trip. Although he travelled well for a long way, he emptied quickly and looked a non-stayer. He was in excellent form in the autumn over this distance, winning on soft ground at Leicester and Market Rasen before finishing second to Brentford Hope, beaten only a neck. A return to that level of form would make him very competitive here. Although he carries top weight, Thomas Easterby claims a handy 7 lb in these conditions. An each-way shout at around 8/1 with bookies going 4 places.
15:00 3:00 Hereford
McGrath From Clune
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+600
Lose
-70
Tom Gretton has his string in excellent form, and his only runner on the card is McGrath From Clune, who returns after a three-month break. I suspect they have been waiting for the ground to dry out, as he was in excellent form in the autumn, winning over this course and distance before being narrowly denied at Newcastle when jumping to his right. He looked all over the winner at Taunton before making a mistake two out and unseating his rider. I’m prepared to forgive his latest run at Fontwell, where the ground seemed deeper than the official description of good to soft, and he again jumped to his right, losing momentum at several fences. A return to a right-handed track is key for him, and the booking of Sean Bowen suggests he could be in good order at home, so he is worth a little interest at around 6/1.
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The Brickey Ranger
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
A drop to the minimum trip did the trick for The Brickey Ranger a week ago over this course and distance on his debut for a new yard. With this jockey on board, he was sent into the lead early and, although collared turning for home, he found extra in the closing stages to win readily. He remains relatively unexposed and, off a low weight with Jess Stewart still claiming 7 lb, he can be competitive in a similar race. He will face older and more exposed rivals, so he looks worth another go at around 7/2.
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