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26 April 2025
18:35 6:35 Ripon
Pisanello
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@11.00
Lose
-50
This is a very open affair where stakes should be controlled firmly. Pisanello ran quite well to be third here on his first run of the year and will doubtless strip fitter this time. He has some very strong form in these northern handicaps, and at 10/1, deserves to carry a little investment.
18:05 6:05 Ripon
Pilgrim
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@7.50
Lose
-50
The Barron yard are in fine form at this early stage of the season, and Pilgrim might be up to winning on seasonal debut. He was the very smart winner of the three year-old sprint handicap at Royal Ascot last year, and he should be able to develop into an even better older horse.
17:35 5:35 Ripon
Knightswood
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Win
200
Knightswood has a very good record at Ripon, and that is a crucial requirement as it is very much a track where the "horses for courses" maxim stands up. He ran with encouragement on his seasonal return at Thirsk, and will be straighter for that.
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25 April 2025
17:00 5:00 Perth
Wilstar
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.50 used instead of 2.10 takenBOG
@2.50
Win
75
Wilstar looks the obvious choice in the closing bumper following his debut run at Warwick. He ran very green that day, although he showed undoubted promise. Oly Murphy does well with runners in bumpers, and I have no hesitation in being with Wilstar.
15:52 3:52 Perth
King Of Answers
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
King Of Answers is a very interesting runner in this staying handicap hurdle and is worth risking a few shillings on. When he won at Newcastle in January, he looked a very promising stayer. He suffered a minor bout of colic after that, which led to him missing a race at Ayr at the beginning of March. His run at Uttoxeter in mid-March should be ignored as the stable's runners all ran poorly that day. He was out of his depth at Aintree last time, but this looks much more his grade at the moment.
15:17 3:17 Perth
Annsam
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@15.00
Lose
-100
Evan Williams has been in great form of late, and I quite fancy Annsam to keep his good run going here. Annsam is back to his last winning mark on a course and distance that should suit him down to the ground. At his best he is a very good front running jumper, and I think he might lead this field a merry dance.
14:05 2:05 Perth
Jacks Parrot
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
I've quite liked Jacks Parrot since I saw him on his first run in this country in March of last year. He looked to have potential that day and has proven that at times since then. His outstanding run was when second in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock in December. He hasn't quite been at that level since; however, the yard is currently in good form. Jacks Parrot is only six and can progress further.
13:32 1:32 Perth
Spadestep
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@2.62
Lose
-50
It's another competitive card at Perth on Friday, and hopefully the first selection can get some funds to go to war with later in the day. Spadestep looked like winning on his stable debut for Lucinda Russell at Carlisle in March, but just got run out of it in the last 100 yards. The winner has won twice since at Carlisle, so the form looks decent enough. The main danger comes from the very in-form yard of Olly Murphy. However, I would be surprised if he could concede 12 pounds to Spadestep.
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17 April 2025
14:45 2:45 Cheltenham
Sunset Hill
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@19.00
Lose
-50
This is a fiendishly difficult race. However, I have been watching out for Sunset Hill after her eye-catching third at Ayr in early March. She ran with promise that day and improved on the run at Kelso on her latest start. She is back up in trip today, which I think is very much in her favor. The yard is going very well at present, which is also in her favor.
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12 April 2025
17:20 5:20 Ayr
Beyond The Verge
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@26.00
Lose
-50
Beyond The Verge hasn't been seen over the winter, presumably to avoid the worst of the ground ahead of a spring campaign. The yard had a poor winter so not running will have been a bonus. The Susan Corbett team have been in great form lately and very often have winners, and placed runners, at big prices. I could see this one outrunning his generous looking odds.
16:10 4:10 Ayr
Quebecois
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 5.50 on 11/04 at 21:280.10 deduction for Histrionic@7.00 withdrawn at 07:170.00 deduction for Scarlet Jet @23.000 withdrawn at 08:57R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 4.50 x (1-0.1) = 5.05
@5.05
Win
202
Paul Nicholls has a fine record at this meeting, especially with horses that have been prepared with the meeting in mind. Quebecois has shown plenty in the few races he's had to suggest he can take this decent prize.
15:55 3:55 Thirsk
Filly Foden
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Karl Burke has the short-price favorite here, and there has to be a fair chance his filly will be good enough on debut. However, I think the once-raced Filly Foden might just be up to winning. She was second at Musselburgh on her first start behind what looked like a fairly smart filly of Hugo Palmer's. That experience should stand her in good stead here.
15:35 3:35 Ayr
The Kniphand
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@13.00
Lose
-50
The inclusion of six from the Mullins yard just adds complications to this marathon chase. I have a feeling that he might be unsuccessful on this occasion. The Kniphand has the right profile for this race. He is just out of the novice ranks, looks steadily progressive, and put up a very good trial when finishing second in the Grimthorpe at Doncaster last time. He hasn't been over-raced, so should be fresh enough for this major challenge.
15:20 3:20 Bangor on Dee
Little Dipper
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
Little Dipper is the second of the Rowley/Deutsch runners on the card, and is possibly the one with the best chance. He's been brought along steadily and may be ready to strike. The ground should suit, and 8/1 looks a very fair price.
14:55 2:55 Ayr
Rockola Vogue
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@6.50
Lose
-50
This looks like a very tough Mares Handicap to solve. The race Ruby Island won here in March has worked out exceptionally well, and it would be no surprise if one of the runners from that race took this. I quite like one not from that race in Rockola Vogue, who won a competitive race at Musselburgh last time. I think she would be suited by this longer trip, and her trainers are in great form.
14:15 2:15 Ayr
Bunting
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
Bunting was a big drifter in the market in the Coral Cup, and then duly disappointed. He ran well enough on the outside of the field for a fair way, but faded tamely before pulling up. Given some of his earlier form that race was probably too bad to be true. The shorter trip and better ground should help, and it would be no surprise to see him bet on the morning of the race given the connections.
14:08 2:08 Bangor on Dee
Sweet Street
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@17.00
Lose
-50
Mel Rowley and Charlie Deutsch are a fairly decent partnership when they link up, and they do so twice on this card at Bangor. Sweet Street is a good ground horse who has won in the past. This isn't a strong race, and I think Sweet Street can run much better than the current odds suggest.
13:43 1:43 Ayr
Loughglynn
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Willie Mullins makes this card quite problematic as he fires runners into races that may not have come under consideration before his exploits at Aintree last week. Loughglynn looks like one with a genuine chance. His hurdle form is quite strong, however his jumping hasn't looked the best in his three runs over fences to date. However Ayr isn't the most demanding chase course in the country which may aid his chances.
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11 April 2025
16:58 4:58 Ayr
Dunnet Head
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@12.00
Lose
-50
Dunnet Head is owned by Raymond Anderson Green who loves nothing better than having a winner at this meeting. In Dunnet Head he has a chance to achieve that dream again. Like a few on the card this horse has been seen only a few times this season. By far his best performance came at Carlisle on seasonal debut in a valuable handicap. A repeat of that run would see him home here.
16:25 4:25 Ayr
The Four Sixes
Daily Racing
50 WINNBNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.00 used instead of 4.33 takenBOG
@5.00
Win
200
The Four Sixes has had a light campaign, and I think will have been targeted at this specific race by connections. The owners are particularly keen on this meeting given their Scottish roots, and will be keen for The Four Sixes to go one better than he did in last year's renewal. He showed his wellbeing by winning at Bangor last time, and can give champion elect Sean Bowen a win on day one of the meeting.
15:50 3:50 Ayr
Dance Thief
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@7.00
Lose
-50
Connections were a little disappointed with Dance Thief last time when he didn't really fire. It's quite possible that race came a little quick after his previous effort, which was a very decent second at this track. I think he's sure to appreciate the good ground he's likely to encounter this time, and he can recover losses from last time.
15:15 3:15 Ayr
Vintage Fizz
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
This is always a very competitive handicap, and this renewal is no different. In terms of quality, it may just be lower than previous seasons, but getting the winner is no easier. Vintage Fizz is an interesting runner from Jedd O'Keeffe's yard. He has some consistent efforts behind him, with his latest second in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in November being a very good performance. It looks like he's been held for a spring campaign, which hopefully can kick off with a win here.
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05 April 2025
16:00 4:00 Aintree
Kandoo Kid
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@21.00
Lose
-50
Paul Nicholls has been in good form this week at Aintree and can top it off by winning the National. He is ideally suited by good ground and comes into the race a relatively fresh horse. He was a good winner of the big Newbury handicap at the end of November and was given a sighter over a trip shorter than ideal last time. Harry Cobden isn't champion jockey for nothing and rides the National course as well as anyone. His two wins on Ultragold in the Topham are testament to that.
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15:05 3:05 Aintree
Kitzbuhel
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Kitzbuhel steps up a long way in trip for this attempt at winning at the highest level. Willie Mullins must think he's up to it, and I don't think we should argue with the Irish master. I would be very much against the favourite, Teahupoo, despite him being the best staying hurdler in training. He is a soft ground horse who we have always been told needs long breaks between races. He raced only three weeks ago, had a hard race at Cheltenham, so surely can't be winning here.
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14:30 2:30 Aintree
Docpickedme
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Docpickedme won the Great Yorkshire at Doncaster last time and was raised only four pounds for that effort. The lenient rise may have been because he was left in front by a last fence faller. However, I think he would have been close whatever happened. Richard Hobson has placed his horses really well this season, and hopefully, he has taken aim at the right target again.
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13:20 1:20 Aintree
Act Of Authority
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@9.00
Lose
-50
I think the main question surrounding Act Of Authority is whether he gets the three-mile trip. If he does, he has a fabulous chance of taking this wide-open handicap. He was second in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, and, after the winner's very good second in a Grade 1 on Thursday, he had an impossible task. Act Of Authority was raised five pounds by the handicapper for that run. However, the jockey was unable to claim his seven-pound allowance in that race. The claim reduces his racing weight here, so effectively he is two pounds better in than at Cheltenham. I think he has a fine chance to go one better here.
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03 April 2025
17:15 5:15 Aintree
Charisma Cat
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
Alan King targets this Mares' Bumper with regular success. This year he relies on the very progressive Charisma Cat who would be unbeaten but for some misfortune at Market Rasen two runs back. She's had four runs so has gathered enough experience to give a good account of herself here.
14:55 2:55 Aintree
Grey Dawning
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@3.50
Lose
-50
I really hope the ground has been well watered so that Grey Dawning can prove he's a genuine Grade 1 performer under his optimum conditions. He will be fresh enough after avoiding Cheltenham, and can show his class here.
14:20 2:20 Aintree
Mambonumberfive
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
The favorite is way too short here, and although he won with something in hand at Cheltenham, that will have taken a bit out of him. Mambonumberfive looks like an improver, and his Adonis victory shows he's very much on the upgrade. I think he'll find a place at least.
13:45 1:45 Aintree
Croke Park
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@6.00
Lose
-50
Croke Park swerved Cheltenham to wait for this, and hopefully that decision will be vindicated today. He has very decent form in Ireland, which puts him in with solid claims.
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02 April 2025
15:37 3:37 Musselburgh
Looking For Lynda
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@4.75
Lose
-50
Looking For Lynda has the best form in this race. It's probably just a question of whether he will be tuned up and ready to win first time out. He has won over course and distance, and being drawn 8 of 8 is an undoubted advantage on this track.
15:07 3:07 Musselburgh
Impeach
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@8.50
Lose
-50
Impeach didn't run too badly at Newcastle last week, and his last two runs have actually suggested that his turn may be coming. This sharp seven furlongs might just be what the doctor ordered. I could see that wily old campaigner Joe Fanning try to make all on Impeach.
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31 March 2025
20:00 8:00 Wolverhampton
Big Narstie
Daily Racing
100 WINNAP
@5.00
Lose
-100
This is a desperate-looking heat. However, the seven-year-old Big Narstie looks about ready to win. He hasn't had his head in front for over a year, but his rating has fallen well below that last winning mark. Jack Doughty is a very sound three-pound claimer who can work the oracle here.
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30 March 2025
16:50 4:50 Doncaster
Under The Twilight
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@11.00
Lose
-50
Mike Blake had been on a bad run for a fair while before saddling a winner at Taunton earlier this week. Interviewed after that race, he gave a very positive word for Under The Twilight, who he said was working very well. This mare has won first time out before and could be up to winning this average-looking handicap.
16:15 4:15 Doncaster
Crimson Road
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@34.00
Lose
-50
Crimson Road has changed stables since the end of last season, and on the face of it seems to have traded down to a smaller and less fashionable yard. Whether there's something we're not aware of for the switch it's not possible to know, and we'll only find out as the season progresses. Interesting to note that Rab Havlin, who's ridden the horse most times, has been booked to ride. The new trainer, Susan Corbett, has been in fine form lately, and I could see this one running to a place at a very big price.
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13:55 1:55 Doncaster
Havana Prince
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@13.00
Lose
-50
Some very competitive races on this Doncaster card, so I would anticipate one or two decent price winners during the afternoon. The first of which may be Havana Prince. He has some fair form at this level from last season and should progress from his seasonal debut last month. The yard have seen most of theirs run well lately, and there's no reason why Havana Prince can't do the same.
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29 March 2025
15:35 3:35 Doncaster
Midnight Gun
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@8.50
Lose
-50
Hamad Al Jehani is a trainer who places his horses extremely well, and they almost always seem to run well. Midnight Gun is a very lightly raced four year old who probably has more potential than most in the field. He showed up well each time he raced last season, and his final run over course and distance reads well. The ground will have some ease in it which would be ideal for the pick.
13:15 1:15 Doncaster
Normans Cay
Daily Racing
50 WINNBNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.00 used instead of 3.75 takenBOG
@4.00
Win
150
It's a bit of guess work trying to predict which of the 17 unraced two year olds might win the Brocklesby, but the AMO team seem to like sharp, early types, so Norman's Cay could be the one to row in with. David Egan was relatively coy when asked about his mount at Kempton the other evening, however his demeanour suggested he might be on a smart one.
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28 March 2025
16:40 4:40 Southwell
Lets Go Hugo
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@26.00
Lose
-50
Ollie Pears generally has his horses ready to go at the start of the season, and Let's Go Hugo should be fit enough to do himself justice. This is a moderate-looking heat, and I can see the selection being good enough to hit the frame at least.
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27 March 2025
18:45 6:45 Wolverhampton
Ecclesiastical
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@7.00
Lose
-50
Reading Ecclesiastical's form would suggest that he can't be winning this class 4 handicap. He's never won off this high a mark, or won at this grade. However I think this is a very poor looking class 4 race, and the selection arrives in peak form. After two good runs here after a break he won a soft looking race at Lingfield with plenty in hand. If he's in the same kind of form today he might just register a career best performance.
16:32 4:32 Warwick
Snipe
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@3.25
Lose
-50
This is a tight handicap with all of them having chances of sorts. Harry Skelton, I assume, has chosen Snipe of the two trained by Dan, and his form looks strong enough to see him go close. He twice finished second at Carlisle in the autumn, the handicapper choosing to nudge him up in the ratings for that. He was a very good third at Doncaster in the Great Yorkshire before struggling at Ascot last time. The yard love winners at their local track, and will be hopeful for Snipe.
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