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30 July 2025
18:40 6:40 Galway
Down Memory Lane
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@6.50
Lose
-50
Down Memory Lane has a bit of class about him, and Gordon Elliott will have had this race in mind for some time. His excellent chase form is at trips at short of today's trip, but he should stay.
16:55 4:55 Goodwood
Defence Minister
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@7.00
Lose
-50
Defence Minister is quite lightly raced, and has run in one or two better races than this. He ran far too freely at Sandown last time, which put paid to his chance. Hopefully he will settle better this time. Given he's only three, he may have a bit of improvement in him.
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29 July 2025
17:30 5:30 Goodwood
Easy Peeler
Daily Racing
50 EW
@9.00
Lose
-100
The very capable Quinn stable always targets this meeting with some of their better horses, particularly their sprinters. That looks like the case again with Easy Peeler. She didn't get the best passage at Chester last time, so that run can be set aside. Prior to that, she went off favorite at Thirsk. However, there was quite a bit of rain before the race was run, and her chance was negated. She won a decent fillies' handicap at York before that, and I could see a similar outcome here.
17:10 5:10 Beverley
Brazilian Belle
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@3.50
Lose
-50
Brazilian Belle is a three year old filly who is in fine fettle with herself, and improving rapidly. She was an excellent second to Lafy Roxby here three runs back, and that filly ran a blinder to finish second at York at the weekend in a much better race than this. She then won at Thirsk, and was narrowly beaten by a Jim Goldie improver at Musselburgh last week. The pair were nicely ahead of the rest that day. Michael Dods is flying at the moment, so I have a lot of confidence in Brazilian Belle here.
16:55 4:55 Goodwood
Zgharta
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
I think the three year olds will hold sway in this tough fillies handicap. Zgharta missed the break in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot, so actually did very well not to be beaten too far. Hopefully she will have better luck here and claim a nice consolation.
15:45 3:45 Goodwood
Shagraan
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@8.00
Lose
-100
Shagraan is a sprinter enjoying a good season and is still improving at a fast rate. He ran well in two pattern races on his most recent starts, but it's his last handicap run that takes my eye. He finished two lengths behind American Affair at York in May, and unlike the winner that day, didn't edge towards the more favorable part of the track. He was giving the winner three pounds that day, which on reflection was an impossible task. He has also shown he handles Goodwood as he won at this meeting last year. It seems a bit crazy given the size of the field, but I fancy him quite strongly.
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14:30 2:30 Goodwood
Jonquil
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
Kinross would be a very popular winner here, but I'm siding with the three-year-old Jonquil. He won the Greenham over this trip on seasonal debut and followed up with a very narrow second in the French Guineas. That is the standout form in the race, and I think we should ignore the run in the Commonwealth Cup as the trip was too short.
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14:10 2:10 Beverley
Poets Dawn
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 6.50 on 28/07 at 23:480.10 deduction for Apodictique@8.50 withdrawn at 08:25R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 5.50 x (1-0.10) = 5.95Dead heat Winner so return divided by 2DH
@5.95
Win
98
This is a very competitive race for the amateur jockeys, and Poet's Dawn has a decent chance of coming out on top. She is generally very consistent, goes well for the very good Emily Roberts, and hails from a yard in good form. A little rain wouldn't go amiss, but she handles quicker ground, and the uphill finish will aid her chances.
13:20 1:20 Goodwood
Masoun
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-100
Joseph O'Brien is enjoying a real purple patch at the moment, and loves targeting these competitive handicaps at the big festival meetings. Masoun is very much on the upgrade at the moment, and could defy the hike in the ratings he's received for two impressive wins. There are lots of others with strong claims so I would be cautious and go each way.
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28 July 2025
20:00 8:00 Southwell
Lord Abama
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
Lord Abama ran another solid race at Haydock last time, and there's nothing to believe he won't do so again. He appears to have the best form overall and has won on an artificial surface a couple of times already. With the Michael Dods stable in good form, he looks the one.
17:15 5:15 Ayr
Dwindling Funds
Daily Racing
25 EW
@11.00
Win
300
Dwindling Funds is a Jim Goldie horse that has been given a very odd campaign thus far. He only started racing this season at four years of age. Initially, he was tried around a mile. That wasn't successful, so he was tried over sprint trips. Unsurprisingly, that proved fruitless, so the last two tries have been at a mile and a half or further. Whilst that was only marginally better than what went before, he did, at least, look as though there might be a little ability there. Now he tries a mile and a quarter in a very poor race. It's anyone's guess if this will be his trip, but at a double-figure price, I'm prepared to have a small each-way play.
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16:40 4:40 Ayr
Zuffolo
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@3.75
Lose
-50
Zuffolo made a hash of the start at Catterick last time, yet managed to run on to finish third. Assuming he breaks better this time he can win this very average handicap.
16:05 4:05 Ayr
Austrian Theory
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@6.00
Lose
-50
I may be completely wrong, but I cannot for the life of me see why Crown Of Oaks is as short a price favourite as he is. I know he comes from the stable of William Haggas, but there is nothing in his form that suggests he can take this handicap. If anything, I think he may be regressive rather than progressive. The next two in the betting are far more appealing. Austrian Theory had some good form in some strong handicaps when trained by Charlie Johnston, and Tim Easterby has one win with him under his belt, with more to come I expect. He was an excellent fifth in the John Smith's Cup at York last time, and has actually been dropped a pound for that. This is a much easier opportunity than that ultra-competitive handicap, and he must have every chance of winning.
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15:30 3:30 Ayr
Jannas Journey
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@1.91
Win
45
After showing very little, Jammas Journey has suddenly blossomed into a winning machine. She won at Hamilton less than a fortnight ago and then followed up here last Monday. She won both races well, but she absolutely hacked up last week, and the penalty is unlikely to stop her running up the hat-trick.
14:30 2:30 Ayr
Giselles Izzy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
Giselles Izzy isn't the easiest horse to catch. However, she is capable enough on her day. She seems to like Ayr and returns here after a fair effort at Hamilton last time. The winner of that race, Jannas Journey, is well ahead of the handicapper, so there was no shame in being beaten by that one. The second at Hamilton, Rain Cap, won at Pontefract on Sunday, so the form looks OK for the grade. The trainer runs three in this race with the stable jockey on the selection, so let's hope he's riding the correct one.
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27 July 2025
16:25 4:25 Pontefract
Ventura Express
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@3.75
Lose
-50
If Ventura Express can reproduce his last run at Beverley, he must go very close here. He has a good record at Pontefract and comes from a stable that is going along nicely at the moment. That last race was his first run back down at this level this season, and his mark has been worked down to a very winnable spot.
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16:07 4:07 Uttoxeter
Raby Mere
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@5.50
Lose
-50
Raby Mere has been a revelation since joining Olly Murphy, winning twice and placing second on his other two appearances. He only just failed at Perth last time, so we could have been looking at a three time winner. This is his first run over fences, but the trainer is very adept at switching his horses between disciplines. He's only six and there can be more to come.
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15:07 3:07 Uttoxeter
Young Buster
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
Young Buster is very lightly raced for a nine year old, however he has a very acceptable strike rate. He ran in a couple of valuable races prior to winning smartly at Kempton last time. He easily brushed aside a course specialist that day which gives the form quite a strong look. Given he doesn't run very often it is likely that Fergal O'Brien will have him spot on despite being off since April.
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26 July 2025
17:25 5:25 Newcastle
Elettaria
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@4.50
Win
175
This is a fairly desperate looking affair, however Elettaria makes some appeal on recent form, and having shown a liking for this surface. She isn't quick, and usually gets behind, however I could see her finishing better than most.
16:25 4:25 York
Billyb
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@13.00
Win
600
Billyb has had only three runs this season and looked a potential future winner when finishing a close-up third at Doncaster last time. I quite fancied him at Newmarket last Saturday; however, he was taken out following the heavy rain, which turned the ground soft. The ground will be more suitable here, as will the step back up to a mile.
15:35 3:35 Ascot
Bullet Point
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@5.50
Lose
-50
Bullet Point is a lightly raced four year old who is improving at a fast rate, and may well be better than a handicapper. He ran a great second in the Royal Hunt Cup, and a repeat of that should be enough to see him home, in what is a slightly lesser race than that. William Haggas has a fantastic knack with this sort, and it's very pleasing to see Tom Marquand riding here rather than heading to York.
15:20 3:20 York
Birkenhead
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@15.00
Win
45
There is going to be a very strong pace in this race, given the number that like to make the running. York favours those that are up with the pace, so I believe one of the pace setters might be able to hang on and win. I've plumped for the veteran, Birkenhead, who is a previous winner of this race. He has been running creditably without winning so far this season, however today might be the day for him to come good.
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15:00 3:00 Ascot
Yorkshire
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
As always this is a very tough handicap, with one or two that will progress to pattern company in due course in the field. The Ed Bethall trained Yorkshire looks a fair each way price, and should run a good race. He ran a very nice race in the Buckingham Palace Handicap at the Royal meeting, after a short break. He is quite well treated with those that re-oppose here, so theoretically he should go close. His draw is probably the main negative, as a few places higher would have helped.
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14:30 2:30 Newcastle
La Pulga
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 3.75 on 25/07 at 23:360.15 deduction for Fast Fred@6.00 withdrawn at 09:07R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 2.75 x (1-0.15) = 3.34
@3.34
Win
116
La Pulga is generally quite consistent, and usually tries hard. He ran well in a better race at Ascot last time, and is well suited to the Tapeta surface here at Newcastle. I expect him to set the pace, and if he doesn't get taken on for the lead, can finish off strongly to record another winner for the in form Charlie Johnston team.
14:00 2:00 York
Pocklington
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
Pocklington remains a sprinter with untapped potential. He is very lightly raced so far in his career, and has been quite highly tried on his appearances to date. He finished second on seasonal debut behind the Newcastle specialist, Fivethousandtoone, at that track. He went down by only a short head, so that has a very good look to it. I notice that he is still a colt, which looks like they think he might make up into a stallion for the Bond operation. If that is the case he needs to be winning races like this, along with some at a higher level still.
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13:25 1:25 York
Dark Angel Star
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
I'm not wholly convinced by the form of those with experience in this valuable Fillies Maiden, and I think the favourite may struggle to win carrying a penalty. I think Dark Angel Star may prove to be the best of these in the longer term, and would take a chance that James Tate has her primed to run a big race on debut. He is in good form currently, although I find him quite hard to catch right. The owner seems to enjoy having winners at York, so that is the tipping point in the selection.
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25 July 2025
20:23 8:23 York
Lady Roxby
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@13.00
Lose
-50
Lady Roxby looks a very big price here given the manner of her win at Beverley last time. She showed she had improved markedly from her two-year-old form when second on seasonal debut at Thirsk. Then came that very impressive win last time, and the form has been franked by the runner-up since then. Michael Herrington is a very underrated trainer, which tends to see some of his runners going off at bigger prices than they should be.
19:35 7:35 Chepstow
Darvel
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Win
450
Darvel drops back in grade here following a decent effort at Sandown. He is a course and distance winner in the past, which, as we well know, is a significant advantage here. Patrick Chamings saddled a winner at Salisbury on Wednesday, and can follow up with Darvel.
19:13 7:13 York
Showtime Mahomes
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@10.00
Lose
-50
Showtime Mahomes took a while to find his form this season. The yard was struggling in the early part of the year, which explains that. He won at Carlisle last time and could defy the penalty, given he had come down a few pounds prior to that run. He looks to be drawn in the right part of the track, which will help his chances.
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24 July 2025
19:40 7:40 Yarmouth
Jer Batt
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@4.50
Lose
-50
This is a fiercely competitive card for night one in the Racing League, and winner finding looks very tough. My main hope on the evening is Jer Batt, whose form needs close examination. He completely missed the kick in the Dash at Epsom on Derby Day, and that meant all chance was gone. His first run of the season when he finished close up behind American Affair and JM Jungle at Musselburgh is as good sprint handicap form as we've seen this season. He also beat the King Charles winner at Haydock in 2024, which clearly shows him to be a sprinter of considerable ability. He has a great chance here.
17:30 5:30 Doncaster
Promise Time
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-50
Nigel Tinkler is enjoying a decent spell at the moment, and Promise Time has delivered two wins from his last two starts. This is a three year old who has started to blossom in recent weeks, and is worth following. Alex Jary is being used sparingly by the trainer at the moment as his five pound claim is running out. The trainer will want to make the claim count for the few remaining winners required.
14:35 2:35 Doncaster
Reignman
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@6.00
Lose
-50
David Loughnane and William Pyle combined to get a winner at Musselburgh on Monday, and the improving Reignman could give them another one here. Reignman has been a slow burner; however, he gave the impression that he was on the upgrade at Kempton last time. This is not a strong race and offers a good chance for him to break his duck.
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23 July 2025
20:30 8:30 Doncaster
Hunky Dory
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@3.75
Lose
-50
Ed Walker appears to be coming back to form after a few quiet weeks. Hunky Dory is still a maiden after six runs but has shown enough to suggest he can be winning before long. I think his price is a bit shorter than it should be, but maybe he'll drift before the off.
15:30 3:30 Catterick
Homer Stokes
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@7.00
Lose
-50
Homer Stokes is a very inconsistent sort, however he gets his preferred soft ground here, on a track he appears to favour. I think we can ignore his last run at Ayr as that was on quicker ground, but his second at Carlisle before that was a fair effort in the context of this race.
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22 July 2025
17:00 5:00 Musselburgh
Mereside Madness
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@5.50
Lose
-50
Mereside Madness is more than capable at this level and showed his well-being at Thirsk last time, winning with a little bit to spare. He's up three pounds for that win, which doesn't seem particularly harsh. The stable generally does well with their runners at Musselburgh, and the wily veteran Joe Fanning is always a man to have on your side.
16:00 4:00 Musselburgh
Our Absent Friends
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@4.50
Lose
-50
Our Absent Friends has been kindly dropped a couple of pounds for finishing third last week, which is a little surprising given that wasn't a bad effort. He has form in better class races than this, including here at Musselburgh, and shouldn't be far away.
15:30 3:30 Musselburgh
Made All
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Made All won with a bit in hand at Catterick last week, and looks a likely winner in this modest handicap. He does have to overcome a five pound penalty for that win, however the very useful Cian Horgan claims five which is a big help. The trainer is in good form, and can continue her run here.
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21 July 2025
20:50 8:50 Beverley
Milteye
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@3.75
Lose
-50
Milteye was very game when winning at Carlisle last time. A similar track and going again will certainly be in his favour. The second from the Carlisle race wasn't beaten very far at Redcar on Sunday, so the form looks fair. Cam Hardie rides this time, and he is riding at the peak of his powers just now.
16:50 4:50 Cartmel
Defence Witness
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@5.50
Void
0
With the England yard in fine form I think Defence Witness could get back to winning ways. He won quite nicely over course and distance in May, and wasn't disgraced last time, again on this track. The favourite has an annoying habit of finishing second, and hopefully will fill that place again.
15:30 3:30 Ayr
Wicket Keeper
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
There are two very interesting runners in this sprint handicap, the favourite, Almeraq, and my selection. I favour Wicket Keeper, who has his first try in a handicap off what may be a generous mark. The horse he beat at Doncaster last time hosed up at Ripon on Saturday, which gives confidence that he is better than we have seen so far. He has the benefit of Callum Rodriguez on board, who is a really good jockey, particularly on sprinters.
15:00 3:00 Ayr
Jannas Journey
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@5.00
Win
200
Jannas Journey hadn't shown a great deal until popping up last Thursday at Hamilton over six furlongs. She was able to pick off the two who softened each other up obligingly in the final 150 yards. Now that she looks to have the hang of things, I could see her progressing again. She is on a very lowly rating, and her penalty for Thursday's win shouldn't stop her here.
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20 July 2025
17:45 5:45 Redcar
Stormy Pearl
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@8.00
Lose
-50
This is undoubtedly a little stronger race than the one Stormy Pearl won at Hamilton last Saturday, but she is in such good heart, she could go in again. This is her time of the year, and she's won over the course and distance before. That win was quite spectacular as she fired out of the stalls and was away and gone before the rest knew what had happened. I would think similar tactics might be employed again.
15:13 3:13 Stratford
Arclight
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 8.00 takenBOG
@10.00
Win
450
Arclight has age on his side against some more experienced rivals in this quite valuable race. He was quite highly tried last season after three straight wins, and has been given a bit of a confidence booster back hurdling lately. He has the scope to improve further at this game, and this is a fair opportunity for him to get another win.
14:50 2:50 Redcar
Blunder
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@12.00
Lose
-50
The favourite has had quite a few chances and still hasn't managed to get a win, which makes me think there could be value in one of the others. Blunder definitely improved from his first to second runs, and, given the yard he's from, he could step up again. It's probably safest to go each way.
14:42 2:42 Stratford
Nap Hand
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
45
Nap Hand has had three races over hurdles to date without troubling the judge. However, there was some promise shown. He's been racing on the flat of late, so will be fit enough to do himself justice back over obstacles. Alan King has been in decent form of late, and Nap Hand should be good enough to win this weak affair.
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19 July 2025
21:00 9:00 Haydock
A Girl Named Ivy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
A Girl Named Ivy has finished second twice recently, and done nothing wrong on either occasion. She looks ready for a return to the winner's enclosure, and this race offers her a great chance.
20:15 8:15 Doncaster
Sterling Knight
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@7.50
Win
325
Sterling Knight is a very consistent horse who runs his race every time. I think he's best suited to coming from off a fast pace, which is quite likely here, and should go very close.
20:00 8:00 Haydock
Eves Boy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Eve's Boy won a decent Novice at Ayr on the first day of the Western Meeting last season, and that's a race Michael Dods often targets his smarter two year olds at. With the stable not firing for most of the season he's not shown what he is capable of so far. The trainer has now hit form, and we should see the real Eve's Boy this time.
19:38 7:38 Newmarket
Billyb
Daily Racing
50 WINR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@4.50
Void
0
Billyb looks about ready to win after three runs so far this season. His latest run at Doncaster was encouraging, and he races at a mile here, which I think is his best trip. He was a good second off today's mark in the Carlisle Bell last season, and that was a much better race than this. A lot of the opposition are out of form, which makes me fairly hopeful for Billyb.
17:38 5:38 Ripon
Roundhay Park
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTETip made at odds of 8.00 on 18/07 at 23:420.10 deduction for Canaria Queen@9.00 withdrawn at 08:39R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 7.00 x (1-0.10) = 7.30
@7.30
Win
315
Roundhay Park is crashing down the ratings, and has the benefit of a further five pounds taken off by Alex Jary. His best runs have come at Ripon, including one earlier in the season. This is a very modest looking event, and I like the chances of the old boy.
15:30 3:30 Newbury
Our Cody
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@8.50
Void
0
A reproduction of his Windsor Castle form will see Havana Hurricane home in style without a doubt, so looking for one to place might be the soundest option. Our Cody has improved from race to race, and absolutely hosed up at Windsor last time. She needs to improve again, but a filly on an upward curve is one to stick with at this time of year.
15:22 3:22 Cartmel
Starlyte
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
Lucinda Russell doesn't send many to Cartmel, so the hint possibly should be taken with Starlyte. Any further rain would certainly aid the chances of the selection, as he has been seen to best effect on easy ground in the past. He's a strong galloper, and I think he'll be ridden prominently to test the others.
15:17 3:17 Ripon
Tele Red
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
Tele Red races over ten furlongs for the first time this season, and that might just help him get his nose back in front. He has run well on occasion so far this season, with his run at York possibly being the best of them. This is an open heat but Tele Red is a fair price to take the prize.
15:12 3:12 Market Rasen
Ballysax Hank
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@4.33
Win
166
This is a very tough race to make a handicap debut in, but that's exactly what Ballysax Hank does here. Gavin Cromwell rarely gets it too far wrong when he sends his horses over the Irish Sea which gives some confidence. Even more notable is Harry Cobden getting down to ten stone five to take the ride.
14:57 2:57 Newbury
Regional
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-50
Three of the first four from last year's renewal appear again, and I hope the fourth from that day will turn the tables on the other pair. Regional meets them on five pound better terms, and arrives in much better form than Kind Of Blue and Elite Status. His third in the King Charles at Ascot is the best recent form, so a bold show can be expected.
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