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18 April 2026
15:35 3:35 Ayr
Katate Dori
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+2500
Lose
-70
This is going to be a real test of stamina. Four miles under these conditions will make it a big test, and I expect them to come home at wide intervals if able to complete. A horse that has excelled on testing ground is Katate Dori, who cruised to victory last term at Exeter and Chepstow on heavy going before bolting up by 15 lengths in the Ladbrokes Trophy. He was hit hard by the handicapper and underperformed afterward but went close again at the New Year meeting at Cheltenham, showing that his mark is within range. I think he will enjoy these conditions better than most, and at 25/1 with bookmakers paying five places, he looks a bit overpriced and could outrun his odds if on a going day.
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15:10 3:10 Newbury
Fifth Column
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1000
Lose
-70
This is a huge-field handicap and you will need plenty of luck to get through 25 runners. There are some interesting prices on offer, and bookmakers are paying six places, so I’m going to give an each-way chance to the Godolphin representative Fifth Column. William Buick’s mount signalled his ability with an excellent run at Royal Ascot, where he raced on the wrong side of the track but effectively won his group in the Britannia. He won well at Newmarket and York during the summer and was probably a bit out of form towards the end of the season when well beaten on ground that may have been too soft. He won fresh last year and could be an improver for the in-form Gosden team. At 10/1 he could be in the mix in what looks an impossible puzzle to solve.
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14:55 2:55 Ayr
Princess Keri
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
You can make a strong case for both mares at the top of the market, but at 14/1 I can’t resist having a small each-way bet on Princess Keri. She improved throughout the season and should have won four in a row but for unseating at the last hurdle at Fakenham when the race was at her mercy. She was given a quiet ride last time out at Chepstow, kept in the rear of a slowly run race, so that likely did not play to her strengths. Usually prominent, I expect her to be sent into the lead with Harry Cobden back on board and, carrying only 10-2, she could be dangerous under these conditions.
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14:35 2:35 Newbury
Tenability
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+750
Win
17
With bookmakers paying three places in a six-runner race, I’m going to take a chance with Tenability, the real unexposed runner in the contest. He was only three last season when winning four in a row, including three over this distance, and looks a stayer to follow for powerful connections. We know plenty about his rivals, both positives and negatives, but he has the profile of an improving type who can progress further this year. He did particularly well when getting his head down to beat stablemate Hamish for second when last seen at Ascot, so at 15/2 he gets my each-way vote.
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14:20 2:20 Ayr
Tutti Quanti
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@+275
Lose
-100
Conditions looked pretty testing yesterday here at Ayr, and Tutti Quanti has shown he can really relish this test of stamina, so he should be the one to beat in this smaller-field event. He bolted up under these conditions twice at Newbury, with his best performance coming when beating subsequent dual winner Wellington Arch by 15 lengths. He was a huge flop at Cheltenham, where he never went a yard, but that was in Grade 1 company, so the return to handicap level should suit. He has to carry top weight, but the same applied at Newbury, so it is probably more about the ground and track than anything else. At 11/4, with main rival Tellherthename out of the race, he looks fairly priced.
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13:45 1:45 Ayr
I Wish You
Daily Racing
50 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 10.00 on 18/04 at 10:050.10 deduction for Milcree@8.00 withdrawn at 11:110.20 deduction for Diamond Dealer @4.333 withdrawn at 13:25R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 9.00 x (1-0.3) = 7.30
@+630
Win
12
Conditions looked pretty cruel yesterday here at Ayr, and more rain fell this morning. The stamina of these horses will be tested over this three-mile trip. A horse that always seems to keep going in the closing stages is I Wish You. He beat Diamond Dealer at Wetherby on soft ground when last seen and has been spotted keeping on in his previous runs, so he should definitely keep going under these conditions. His mark is not a gift, but he has had only three runs over fences, so he might be a better horse in this new discipline. At double-figure odds, he is worth a roll of the dice with bookmakers paying the extra place.
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13:25 1:25 Newbury
Sukanya
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+2000
Win
600
A big field of very promising fillies, with several still unexposed and open to improvement. One with a bit more experience than most is course winner Sukanya, who made an impression when scoring on debut at this venue despite meeting plenty of interference. She was then pitched into Group 3 company, bumping into top-class rivals and running creditably in defeat. She travelled to Leopardstown for a Listed event and was the only one to chase home subsequent Boussac winner Diamond Necklace. Her season came to an end when well beaten in the Rockfel at Newmarket, but she has been freshened up over the winter and, given her pedigree, should progress further. On official ratings she is right up there with the best, so at 20/1 she looks underestimated and worth an each-way bet with bookies going four places.
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17 April 2026
16:43 4:43 Ayr
Hidden History
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+850
Lose
-100
Despite the drift in the market, I think Hidden History is worth a bet at this level at around 17/2 with bookmakers paying five places. He has not performed well in his last few starts but looked a real stayer in the making when winning at Aintree on soft ground in November over fences, relishing every yard of that 3m1f trip. Things did not go to plan afterwards, but this is his second run since a wind operation, and cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Back over hurdles, with Harry Skelton taking over the ride, he represents a yard that has won this race twice in the last five years. For that reason, he may have been targeted at this race and could bounce back off his last winning mark.
16:05 4:05 Ayr
Spectacularsunrise
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1100
Lose
-70
Spectacular Sunrise looks an interesting contender at double-figure odds, now stepping up in distance for the first time. He shaped like a novice on the up when winning at Bangor and Kelso earlier in the season and was then pitched into more competitive races, where he ran creditably without quite progressing further. Backed into favoritism when last seen in the Morebattle, he underperformed, but several runners from that race have gone on to run well since, so he may still have more to offer. Sam Twiston-Davies is back on board for his father Nigel’s only runner at Ayr today, and the softer ground over this longer trip could bring improvement.
14:55 2:55 Ayr
Bohemond Antioch
Daily Racing
75 EW
@+700
Lose
-150
Bohemond Antioch looks a bit underestimated at 7/1 and makes each-way appeal returning from a break after a fall at Sedgefield in December. He had been improving before that and showed consistent form in competitive novice contests. His best effort came at Kelso, where he conceded weight to the Dan Skelton runner Great Fleet, rated 126, and gave him plenty to think about, going down by only two lengths. He has already achieved an official mark of 115 and should be competitive in this modest maiden if ready to go after the break. Softer ground holds no concerns, and the yard is in good form.
14:20 2:20 Ayr
Throatlash
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+700
Lose
-70
Throatlash landed a hat-trick for Donald McCain and looked like a chaser to follow when winning a similar race at Haydock on soft ground in January. Things did not go to plan when sent off favourite a month later, but that was a more competitive race and he was unable to dominate from the front. He has been given a couple of months’ break and arrives here fresher than most. Soft ground holds no fears, and the yard is now in better form. He could be dangerous if given an uncontested lead and makes each-way appeal at around 7/1.
13:45 1:45 Ayr
Caballo De Guerra
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+1800
Lose
-100
Lucinda Russell’s horses are worth noting at this meeting, and Caballo De Guerra makes each-way appeal at juicy odds. He is dropping in class and back to the minimum trip, which should suit. He was far too keen when last seen in a Grade 2 at Kelso, where he was wrong at the weights on official terms, but he has strong form in the book, including a four-length defeat to Brentford Hope at Haydock, when only fading in the closing stages. The likely strong pace in a big field should help him relax better, and a hood is fitted for the first time. Jack Power claims a valuable 5 lb and, off what seems an attractive mark on his best form, he looks an interesting contender at around 18/1 with a solid chance of making the frame.
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15 April 2026
16:35 4:35 Beverley
Space Moon
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+900
Void
0
Space Moon makes a quick reappearance, having run just two days ago at Leicester, where she was well supported in the each-way market. She met interference and never really recovered. She had previously caught the eye at Newcastle, finishing a very close fifth, beaten only a length and not knocked about in the closing stages. Starting from the plum draw in stall 1, she should be able to get a nice early position, with the bend coming up quickly over this trip at Beverley. She is fitter than most and enters the handicap at the bottom of the weights, carrying just 8-6. At around 9/1 she is worth a small each-way bet, with bookies going four places.
15:35 3:35 Newmarket
Asmeralda
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+800
Lose
-100
John and Thady Gosden have not had many runners so far this season, but it looks like they are ready at this stage. Asmeralda is an interesting contender who made a very promising racecourse debut last December at Kempton, beating a previous winner and a well-backed Godolphin runner with ease. She is bred to stay further and holds an entry in the 1000 Guineas, where she is currently around 66/1. This stiff seven furlongs should be an ideal test for her. Given how the races worked out here yesterday, a low draw looks advantageous. Oisin Murphy has opted to ride her instead of the Andrew Balding runner, which is notable, so she is worth an each-way bet at around 8/1.
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15:25 3:25 Beverley
Corolla Point
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+125
Lose
-75
Edward Bethell has started the season with his horses in excellent form, and Corolla Point signalled himself as a handicapper to follow when closing last season with two easy wins dropped to the minimum trip. His latest success at Hamilton was particularly impressive, winning a good race with authority. There is every chance he can improve further with another winter under his belt. He is also well drawn in stall 3 and enjoys cut in the ground, so he looks worth a bet.
Venture Capital
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Lose
-50
With three runs already under his belt, Venture Capital looks worth an each-way interest at around 11/1. He did not look competitive on the all-weather, but based on last year’s turf form his current handicap mark looks very workable. He was placed at Ascot and Catterick on ground with cut-off marks in the 90s and now runs off 84. The addition of first-time blinkers could help him focus and bring out some improvement.
14:25 2:25 Newmarket
Wareeth
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
This looks much more like a test for Wareeth, but he was mighty impressive when winning on his racecourse debut about a month ago at Newcastle. He jumped well out of the gates and travelled strongly in a prominent position. When Hollie Doyle asked him to go and win his race, he still showed signs of greenness. Once the penny dropped, he drew clear of his rivals, winning by 14 lengths and was eased down in the closing stages. Obviously that was a much easier contest, but he clocked some decent fractions and is worth a go at this level. A 510,000 gns purchase by Sea The Stars, he can only improve when upped in distance, so the extra furlong at this stiff venue should suit him. He also has the benefit of that run compared to some of his rivals, so he is worth a small bet at around 3/1.
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13:50 1:50 Newmarket
Double Rush
Daily Racing
100 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+225
Win
225
Andrew Balding has his horses in top form and does particularly well at this meeting. Double Rush makes his debut for the yard on his seasonal reappearance. He remains lightly raced and has a good record when fresh. He caught the eye several times last term, winning a competitive 0-100 handicap over this course and distance before going close again at York and Hamilton. Oisin Murphy takes over the ride, and he enters this handicap with a light weight of 8-13. Should be heavily involved if ready to roll.
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14 April 2026
16:45 4:45 Newmarket
Real Gain
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
Real Gain looked really promising in the early stages of his career, winning three of his four starts, including one at Newmarket, which earned him a handicap mark of 102. He has struggled since, clearly racing at a higher level off that rating, and has now left Richard Hughes to join local Newmarket trainer Hamad Al Jehani. His mark has dropped to 92, which looks interesting on his best form, and he could bounce back if benefiting from the change of yard. James Doyle may give him a prominent ride from a good draw near the stands’ side rail. Worth a small bet at around 7/2.
16:10 4:10 Newmarket
St Anton
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+800
Win
21
St Anton is an interesting handicap debutant for Richard Hannon in what looks a wide-open contest. He gained useful experience last year without winning in three starts but went close at Epsom and Salisbury, bumping into two decent opponents. His last run has already produced a subsequent winner, and an opening mark of 82 could underestimate his ability. Well drawn in stall 11 near the stands’ side rail, I can see him getting a good position and being competitive. The yard can have one ready first time, and, if in decent form on his seasonal reappearance, he has that unexposed profile which could see him progress now tackling handicaps. At around 8/1 he has a solid each-way chance, with bookmakers paying an extra place.
15:00 3:00 Newmarket
Cashbox
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+600
Lose
-100
There are several possibles in this wide-open handicap, with most runners returning from a break. Charles Hills usually has his horses in good form at the start of the season. The only course-and-distance winner in the race, Cashbox, makes plenty of appeal if ready to go after a 185-day break. A winner on handicap debut at Lingfield, he created a good impression when last seen in a Class 3 here, making all the running. He is well drawn near the stands’ side rail in stall 10 and carries only a 4 lb penalty for that convincing success. Gelded over the winter, that move could bring further improvement, so he looks to have solid each-way claims at around 6/1 with bookies going four places.
14:25 2:25 Newmarket
Talk Of New York
Daily Racing
200 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 1.73 used instead of 1.67 takenBOG
@-137
Win
145
Talk of New York was extremely keen when last seen in Meydan, refusing to settle off a slow pace. He still made nice headway, challenging for the lead before finishing a bit tired in third, beaten only a length over a mile. He had previously been impressive at Kempton and was even put up as a 2000 Guineas favourite after that performance. The drop to seven furlongs, combined with a first-time visor, could be a good move for this keen-going type. Drawn in stall 5 near the stands' side rail, which could help him be more straightforward. William Buick might send him on and, if settling better, he could have too much speed for these rivals. He was beaten by a couple of promising sorts last time out, but that experience could help him to progress.
13:15 1:15 Newmarket
Makerstoun
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+1000
Lose
-70
Cerro Blanco represents powerful connections, especially here at Newmarket, and could be an impressive newcomer for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby. However, this colt is bred to stay much further than this trip, so he could be vulnerable at short odds. Jane Chapple-Hyam’s runners are always worth noting at this meeting, and her half??'a??'million son of Night of Thunder looks an interesting debutant for the yard. Both sire and dam won on debut at the age of two, and with the eye??'catching booking of Rossa Ryan, he could be a player. At double??'figure odds, Makerstoun looks the each??'way angle in the race.
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12 April 2026
18:45 6:45 Musselburgh
South Parade
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1800
Lose
-50
A lot will depend on how fit South Parade is on his seasonal reappearance after a winter break, but he went well when fresh last season, going close in a sprint handicap at Beverley, just headed late on. A front-runner, he is well drawn in stall 14 near the stands’ side rail, which has often been an advantage over the minimum trip here at Musselburgh. He is handicapped to go well if returning to last season’s form, when winning at Thirsk off a similar mark. Richard and Peter Fahey have their horses in decent form, so at around 18/1 with bookmakers paying five places he is worth an each-way bet, with Warren Fentiman claiming a useful 3 lb.
18:15 6:15 Musselburgh
Maldevious
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+800
Lose
-70
In the each-way market I fancy the chances of Maldevious, who makes a quick reappearance after a very promising run at Thirsk two days ago. Slowly away, she was kept wide on the far side, almost racing on her own without cover, but still finished strongly to grab fourth. That was her first run after a break and a wind operation, which may have resolved a few issues. With Ben Robinson taking over from a conditional and, if the run does not come too soon, she can take advantage of a good draw now stepping back up in trip. At around 15/2 she is worth a small interest.
Sea Suite
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
Sea Suite looks to have a strong chance of confirming his Southwell win today off just a 2lb higher mark. That was a good race, with several runners rated in the mid-70s, so the level looks comparable to today’s contest. It was a smooth success, with Cieren Fallon, who is back on board today, settling him just behind the leaders before producing him in the final furlong to win comfortably. The return to turf should not be an issue, as he was a close second at Sandown last season. At around 3/1, this well-bred son of Sea The Stars looks progressive and could still be well handicapped with another winter behind him.
16:45 4:45 Musselburgh
Perfect Part
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+800
Lose
-100
Perfect Part takes a huge drop in class, having contested Listed races and competitive handicaps so far, and now drops into a Class 4 event. She made a very promising reappearance at Doncaster, finishing a creditable fourth of 22. Twice fourth in Listed company, including behind Spycatcher, she struggled off marks in the mid-90s but has now dropped to 87. She has to carry top weight, but Zak Wheatley claims a valuable 3 lb, so despite being a bit cold in the market she should have a strong chance of making the frame from a decent draw. At around 8/1 she has solid each-way claims.
16:15 4:15 Musselburgh
Thestral
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+1800
Lose
-100
Hugo Palmer’s runners usually improve for a run, and the only entry on the card for the yard today is Thestral, currently an 18/1 shot. He was well backed into 7/2 SP when making his reappearance at Kempton, where he pulled too hard for his own good. He made the bend three wide, and it was only a matter of time before he was overtaken by the whole field bar one. However, he was not beaten far, and the headgear, which probably lit him up, is now removed. If able to settle with that run under his belt, he should improve. He was dominant from the front when winning his maiden at Newcastle last December. He is a full brother to the Group 1 Royal Ascot winner Dream Of Dreams and might be a handicapper to follow now back on turf.
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11 April 2026
16:00 4:00 Aintree
Perceval Legallois
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+2800
Lose
-100
Perceval Legallois was a 10/1 shot in last year’s Grand National but fell early, giving his supporters no run for their money. He had previously impressed with his jumping when winning twice at Leopardstown, travelling strongly and shaping like a thorough stayer. He has had only two runs this term and showed little, but Gavin Cromwell’s yard was quiet for much of the season, so those efforts are easy to forgive as prep runs. He represents powerful connections and could bounce back now that the stable is in better form. He is 2 lb below last year’s mark and, although Mark Walsh has chosen another ride, Harry Cobden is a strong replacement. At around 28/1 with bookmakers paying six places, he is worth chancing.
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15:05 3:05 Aintree
Hiddenvalley Lake
Daily Racing
35 EW
@+850
Lose
-70
Hiddenvalley Lake has a strong record in this race and has clearly been aimed at it again this season. Third in the 2024 edition, he was impressive when beating Strong Leader last year, reversing previous form. He tends to come alive at this time of year and, with only one run in 2026, arrives fresher than most of his rivals. He also has a good record at Aintree, having skipped the Cheltenham Festival in each of the last two seasons, which looks a deliberate plan. Still relatively lightly raced for his age, he fits the profile for this yard. Worth a small each-way bet at around 17/2 with bookies paying the extra place.
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14:30 2:30 Aintree
Cruz Control
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+850
Lose
-100
Cruz Control has won the last two editions of this race at 10/1 and 9/1 and looks underestimated again, so he is worth another each-way go at around 9/1. Tom Lacey’s horses are in excellent form, and this one tends to come alive at this time of year on spring ground. He is only 1 lb higher than when winning this race by five lengths last season and has followed a very similar preparation, with just two quiet runs before arriving here fresher than most. This looks like it has been the target, so his recent efforts are easy to forgive.
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13:55 1:55 Aintree
Montemares
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+700
Lose
-100
Both market leaders are representing powerful connections and have the best form in the book. However, they ran strong races mainly on winter ground and had hard races at the Cheltenham festival. Montemares is an interesting contender for Tom Lacey, who rarely wastes an entry at a big meeting. He has improved steadily, overcoming greenness when winning at Hereford and Market Rasen, with his only defeat coming in the Challow where he finished a creditable fourth, not beaten far. He then landed a Grade 2 at Kelso in emphatic fashion, looking a much improved horse, coming from the rear, travelling smoothly and taking it up at the last before winning with plenty in hand. This is tougher but he looks a classy type who can progress further. At around 7/1 with bookmakers paying four places, he can go well in a race that should be run to suit.
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13:20 1:20 Aintree
Fortune Timmy
Daily Racing
100 EW
@+800
Lose
-200
Fortune Timmy looks an interesting contender on handicap debut off what could be a workable mark of 132. He was hampered when trying to stay on after being outpaced in the Grade 1 Turners at the Cheltenham Festival. He had previously impressed when winning at Fontwell, before shaping like a strong stayer at the trip when beaten by Kripticjim, who has since run creditably at a higher level. He also has a strong piece of form at Kempton, where he was beaten about four lengths by Old Park Star, the eventual Supreme hero, in a race that has produced several subsequent winners. That suggests his opening mark may underestimate his ability. If he sees out this longer trip, he could run a big race. At around 8/1 he is my idea of an each-way pick with bookies paying five places.
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10 April 2026
16:40 4:40 Aintree
Dalston Lad
Daily Racing
75 EW
@+650
Lose
-150
With No Drama This End now out of the race, we are left with three at the top of the market who all ran excellent but hard races at the Cheltenham Festival. It is worth considering whether a fresher, more lightly raced profile could overturn both form and official ratings. Dalston Lad fits that bill. He is already a course winner in a bumper and is progressing nicely for strong connections after skipping Cheltenham in favour of this flatter, more suitable track. He won a valuable handicap on the flat at Haydock before landing the Albert Bartlett Trial at the same venue, staying on strongly despite not always jumping fluently and beating some well-fancied rivals at level weights. While he still has something to find on ratings with the principals, he looks open to further improvement as a strong stayer over this trip and arrives fresher than most. At around 13/2 he makes plenty of each-way appeal with bookies paying four places.
16:05 4:05 Aintree
Ile Atlantique
Daily Racing
100 EW
@+700
Win
40
With 27 runners over the Grand National fences, this will take plenty of winning and a fair amount of luck to even get round in what is usually a thorough test of stamina. With that in mind, Ile Atlantique could find this a good opportunity to bounce back, having shaped like he would stay well when chasing home Heart Wood at Tramore in January. He looked very promising earlier in his chasing career, winning at Navan and then a Grade 2 at Naas, before running into a red-hot Majborough and not being seen to best effect since. If he takes to these unique fences, he has the credentials to show improved form and get involved in a slightly easier race than those he has been contesting. Willie Mullins has won this race three times in the last six editions, and the fact that Paul Townend has chosen to ride him is a significant positive. Each-way play at around 7/1 with bookies going six places.
15:30 3:30 Aintree
Gidleigh Park
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+450
Lose
-75
Heartwood is now a Grade 1 winner and a worthy favourite for this race, but there is a slight question mark over the strength of his Ryanair Chase form, as he beat rivals that generally do not thrive at Cheltenham and a few underperformed. I am happy to oppose him with Gidleigh Park. Harry Fry has his horses in excellent form, and this one has been running well without getting the credit he deserves. He was impressive over hurdles and has taken well to fences while remaining lightly raced for his age, so he arrives here fresher than most. His last run can be forgiven, as the yard was quiet at the time and the trip looked on the sharp side. This 2m3f suits much better, as shown when he finished an excellent second in the Grade 1 Manifesto here at Aintree. He made a costly mistake at a crucial stage, which allowed Impaire Et Passe to capitalise. This race may have been the target all along, and he looks set for a big run.
14:55 2:55 Aintree
Sober Glory
Daily Racing
200 WINNAP
@-124
Lose
-200
On official ratings this looks a penalty kick for Sober Glory, a major on-course gamble in the opening race at the Cheltenham Festival, who almost justified strong support when finding only Old Park Star too good. He has been hugely impressive this season, winning two novice contests at Newbury by wide margins, making all and never seeing another rival. In a smaller field, he could dominate from the front without much pressure. Tactically, this race should suit him well. It is not a big price but, if reproducing his Supreme level of form, it is hard to see him beaten with a clear round of jumping.
14:20 2:20 Aintree
Salver
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@+400
Lose
-75
Salver was one of the biggest eye-catchers at the Cheltenham Festival and, if reproducing a similar effort, he could be tough to beat despite a slightly weak market position at around 4/1. He has been consistent this season, making the frame in all five starts over fences and clearly taking well to this discipline. A dual Grade 2 winner over a similar trip, he was the only runner to make significant ground from the rear when third in the Brown Advisory, with the first two dominating from the front, and he was also hampered by a faller when still in last place. This is a smaller field, and he looks better suited by flatter tracks, with wins at Windsor, Haydock, Chepstow, and Warwick, so this first run at Aintree could play to his strengths.
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13:45 1:45 Aintree
Ballykinlar
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+4000
Lose
-50
In the each-way market there is no shortage of contenders at big prices, but at around 40/1 with bookmakers paying five places I am happy to give Ballykinlar a chance. He joined Mickey Bowen’s yard last January from Ireland, where he showed solid form over this sort of trip on spring ground, and was thrown in after a break in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival. He ran well for a long way before tiring late on to finish midfield, which was a fair effort in the circumstances. He has since been dropped 3 lb in the weights and gets a notable upgrade in the saddle, with James Bowen taking over. He should improve for that run and his yard debut, and could get involved at rewarding odds.
Jazzy Matty
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+750
Lose
-50
The in-form Jazzy Matty must have a solid chance after producing his best run of the season at the Cheltenham Festival, just denied by a nose in the ultra-competitive Grand Annual. He hit the front, looked outpaced, but picked up again as stamina kicked in up the hill. The return to 2m4f on a flatter track should suit. That was also his first run after a wind operation, so he can improve further from that effort. He switches back to hurdles, where he is 17 lb lower than his chase mark, and if he reproduces that latest run he should be firmly in the mix at around 15/2.
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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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