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12 February 2026
15:25 3:25 Taunton
Brentford Hope
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+700
Void
0
Brentford Hope is prepared by a very astute horseman in Harry Derham, who had his first winner at the end of 2022. Since then he's gone on to produce an impressive strike rate of 22%. Megan Fox, who had her first winner in January of the following year, has notched a 15% strike rate with 8 wins and 13 placings from just 52 career rides. The combination looks the one to beat, with a horse who has all the breeding to handle heavy ground, even though he has never raced on the surface to date.
14:07 2:05 Leicester
Mon Champion
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+162
Lose
-50
You're only going to get a win dividend here, but hopefully that's all you'll require with this last-start winner looking likely to repeat. He has the accomplished Freddie Gingell in the saddle and comes from the very accomplished Paul Nicholls' yard. Bred on a German-sire and French-mare cross, Mon Champion looks ready to record the third win of his 13-start career.
13:23 1:23 Lingfield
Rising Force
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
The apprentices are out in force here in this handicap event. I'm picking Harry Vigors in combination with the useful Rising Force. A previous victor on the all??'weather surface on offer here, Rising Force looks the one to beat for my money. The second at Kempton Park at his last outing followed a game win here, and that all points to a forward showing again for a horse who has needed and improved with recent racing.
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11 February 2026
19:10 7:10 Kempton
Carbine Harvester
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+1000
Lose
-50
Carbine Harvester comes in fresh here after some good efforts late last year. With the experience of Cieren Fallon in the saddle, he looks an each-way upset chance. He has the trip to suit and is from the grand William Haggas yard. With a record of four wins and three places from 15 career starts, he obviously has above-average ability. He's had five starts on the standard/slow surface for two wins and two places, so that also augurs well for a forward showing in his comeback.
16:33 4:33 Hereford
Lucky Bere
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
Lucky Bere teams up with Harry Cobden here, and Cobden will need all of his skills to get the horse home at useful odds. There's a lot to like about this promising 5-y-o, who has won three and managed seven placings from 17 starts to date ??" so he's as honest as the day is long. He needed two runs under his belt to get his groove on and win handily at Wincanton last time out, scoring by 3.3 lengths. That sort of form, if repeated, would be good enough to have him figure prominently again if he does everything right. My only real cause for pause is the weights: he's up 3 kilograms from the last start win, and while he carries top weight here ??" and there's five kilograms between him and the lightweight in the field ??" in his last run at Wincanton he was one of the lighter-weighted horses. So with the rise in class that could be a factor for him late, but he should have taken benefit from that win, and with that onside he still looks a major hope.
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10 February 2026
20:15 West Ham v Man Utd
Man Utd
50 WIN
@-117
Lose
-50
West Ham may be at home here, but against a continually improving visiting side in the form of Manchester United, it may well prove to be too much of an uphill battle to come out on the right side of this ledger.
Man Utd #2-0
50 WIN
@+1000
Lose
-50
Two unanswered goals from Manchester United to keep them moving up the table is what I see in the crystal ball (as opposed to Palace) here, while West Ham's fans go home with their tails between their legs. Of course anything is possible in this game, which is what makes it so special for so many home fans when hosting a major club. The prospect that they might go home with a big smile on their dial instead is what makes it exciting.
19:45 Boston Utd v Gateshead
Boston Utd
Boston remain undefeated at home against Gateshead, who languish at the bottom of the league with only five wins from 27 starts this season. It's hard to get enthused about the visitors given Boston's dominance over them, winning three of the last four meetings. Gateshead's only win came early in the 2024??"25 season. Boston have scored three goals in each of their last two visits to Gateshead, and this time they have the home advantage as further impetus.
19:45 Hemel Hempstead v Hampton & Richmond
Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead are looking to win their third match from four games they've played against Hampton & Richmond in the last two years. They've won the last two. Unusually, the only time they lost was when they played at home and they got thumped 4-0 by H&R. I'm picking, given current form, they may want to turn that bad stat around and they should get their wish this time of asking.
19:45 Kidderminster v Merthyr Town
Kidderminster
Kidderminster have an enviable home track record, winning five of their last six outings at home, while the away record for Merthyr Town is 50%. They've only played once when Kidderminster were away to them and walked away with a well-earned but tough 1-0 win. A rare meeting between the sides, but I'm leaning toward the obvious home advantage getting Kidderminster home.
19:45 Solihull Moors v Eastleigh
Draw
Historically, these two sides have had tight encounters, and I think Eastleigh are at overs against a tough rival in Solihull Moors. Solihull Moors have failed to beat them in their last three encounters and yet are strong favourites to win at home. They lost 1-0 to Eastleigh the last time they played on their home turf, so I'm thinking this could end in a draw at good odds, as Eastleigh will be very keen to keep that unbeaten record intact.
19:30 Chelsea v Leeds
Chelsea
50 WIN
@-166
Lose
-50
Chelsea should beat Leeds. With any sort of luck and playing at home, they should do so convincingly, with the strike power they have up front starting to find form.
Chelsea #3-1
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
Chelsea to dominate generally but with an against-the-run-of-play goal to come for Leeds as a consolation prize in a match that looks set to go to the home side.
19:30 Everton v Bournemouth
Everton
50 WIN
@+139
Lose
-50
Everton at home should prove hard to repel for a Bournemouth side, which probably isn't quite up to the form to beat a side as versatile as Everton at this stage of the season.
Everton #2-0
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
Everton to put on a good show here for the home fans and repel the raiders by a convincing margin of 2-0.
19:30 Tottenham v Newcastle
Newcastle
50 WIN
@+145
Win
73
The black-and-white stripes to win this away from home against a woeful Tottenham team, which just doesn't seem to be anywhere near the top of its game at present. Even at home, they may well be found wanting.
No (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@+135
Lose
-50
Tottenham have been found wanting defensively and I think they may suffer the same fate here against a motivated team, which is ready to expose those weaknesses at the back. Scoreless again for Spurs, then.
Newcastle #2-0
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
Newcastle will send the Tottenham fans into apoplexy here with a 2-0 drubbing, rubbing further salt into their wounds as the home side continues to struggle to find winning form. It's hard to turn things around when confidence is lacking.
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08 February 2026
16:30 Liverpool v Man City
Draw
50 WIN
@+279
Lose
-50
Manchester City have been a bit off the boil at times this season compared to the last couple of seasons. I see Liverpool as the improvers here and maybe able to squeeze out a draw against the raiders.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@-200
Win
25
I think this ends in an unlikely draw, with both teams probably happy to settle for that given the way they are playing. This may well be 'no-risk' football, with Man City being a bit below its best.
Draw #1-1
50 WIN
@+700
Lose
-50
I think the bookmakers have this pegged about right for the 1-1 draw for a pair of teams with everything to lose and fairly evenly matched throughout.
16:20 4:20 Navan
Banter At The Bar
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
Gavin Brouder took the reins for the first time on this horse when Banter At The Bar made his steeple debut, and he did it in good style, recording the second win of his five-start career with a five-length victory. This company looks within his scope, and the slower pace over the bigger fences seems to suit his style of racing.
14:50 2:50 Navan
Staffordshire Knot
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+120
Win
60
Staffordshire Knot is in a purple patch of form. He gets in with the same weight as when he ran second in these conditions at Gowran Park and will handle them better than most, judging by his December win by 10L at Clonmel in deep ground. Top rider and a top yard, so it all points towards another solid showing.
14:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace
Brighton
50 WIN
@+104
Lose
-50
Brighton are playing well and are always a danger when caught at their very best. They upset a good side recently and should carry on their winning way against Crystal Palace, who have left a bit to be desired defensively at times this season.
Brighton #2-0
50 WIN
@+1000
Lose
-50
I think Brighton are in such good touch recently that they could win this quite convincingly against a side that has been found wanting in defence at times.
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30 January 2026
14:40 2:40 Catterick
Stick With Me Sam
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@-149
Win
33
The penny finally seems to have dropped for this horse over fences. With Brian Hughes doing the steering, Stick With Me Sam looks the one to stick with as he looks to put a hat-trick in the bag.
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29 January 2026
18:30 6:30 Chelmsford City
Aberama Gold
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+750
Lose
-50
Aberama Gold is a mixed-form veteran who you have to catch on the right day, but he'll be improved by the recent third at Newcastle. I'm thinking a forward showing is on the cards here at good each-way value for a good jockey-trainer combo in Billy Garritty and David O'Meara.
15:25 3:25 Thurles
Where Are You Now
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+187
Void
0
There is some good form in a solid lineup here, but I think Where Are You Now hinted at a return to winning form with a fine second last time out. Both rider Mark Walsh and Enda Bolger have 20 years' experience behind them, and both have above 10% winning strike rates over that time, which speaks volumes for their respective horsemanship.
Subtotal-50
28 January 2026
15:32 3:32 Dundalk
Mount Ruapehu
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+300
Lose
-50
Mount Ruapehu, which is named after one of New Zealand's mountains, is a good type who is as honest as the day is long. He is racing well and, most importantly, has shown a liking for the standard all-weather surface. The trainer looks to have the son of Invincible Spirit in the right nick to score the fourth win of his career.
14:34 2:34 Pau
Marigny
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Marigny should take this out despite an additional two-kilogram impost after an impressive win when stepped up to a much longer assignment last time out on this course, showing real strength to come from well back to score convincingly by four lengths. There is no reason he can't repeat here given the excellent combination of jockey and trainer in terms of their respective abilities. Anything around or over 7/2 would represent good pickings I'd proffer.
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27 January 2026
19:30 7:30 Wolverhampton
Pink Socks
Daily Racing
Pink Socks is trying for four in succession here and should get it for Iain Williams, who has the horse in absolute peak condition. Loves the all-weather surfaces, as evidenced by having had three wins from four starts on it. The authority of the two most recent wins stamps PS as a horse going places.
17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton
Horwich
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.63 used instead of 1.67 takenBOGAThis tip was used on Horse Racing 4Fold Acca.
@+162
Win
81
Dug deep to win on December 15 here on debut, and Rob Hornby should be kicking this one to a repeat win with the benefit of that run under this promising type's belt.
15:52 3:47 Chepstow
Fat Faced Columbo
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 4.00 on 27/01 at 02:520.15 deduction for Dangerous Touch@6.00 withdrawn at 07:53R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 3.00 x (1-0.15) = 3.55AThis tip was used on Horse Racing 4Fold Acca.
@+254
Win
127
Fat-Faced Columbo is an honest horse who looks nicely placed again here by an astute trainer. Chepstow should suit him nicely, and he should not have any trouble with the underfoot conditions given what he's accomplished thus far.
14:07 2:02 Chepstow
West To The Bridge
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1800
Win
540
West To The Bridge is hard to catch at times, but he has conditions to suit here and the Skelton factor on his side. Chepstow might be the place for him to turn around some indifferent form at good odds, but he'll need to be perfectly ridden to win it.
13:50 1:50 Newcastle
Spadestep
Daily Racing
The ultra-consistent Spadestep has Derek Fox up for a top yard. In the present purple patch of form, he looks set to break through for a win again. He has had a win and four seconds from his last five appearances, and that should be sufficient to get home here.
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26 January 2026
16:10 4:10 Punchestown
Comeonarchie
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
Comeonearchie is certainly not a punter's friend, as his form can be indifferent. Perhaps he is a moody horse who obliges only when he feels like it ??" as he did in mid-December on this very course in a similar event. A return to that sort of form would see him as a decent threat in a fairly open event.
15:40 3:40 Punchestown
Kobalt St Georges
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.38 used instead of 2.25 takenBOG
@+137
Win
68
Kobalt St Georges is a son of Masked Marvel and completely turned his form around after failing miserably on debut over steeples. He then had similar results in his next two outings over hurdles. He was then put aside for a decent spell. Whatever trainer Robert Tyler did in the interim, it worked a treat. The gelding has returned to win his last two in good style and looks to make it a hat-trick here.
15:30 3:30 Hereford
Nowmelad
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+200
Lose
-50
Jockey Lee Edwards and Henry Oliver combine here. Oliver is good with hurdlers and has this horse in peak condition, as evidenced by two seconds in his last two outings. Fashing a useful record with two wins and 10 minors from 31 starts to date, and has been given a nice freshen-up, which is just what this horse seems to require to show his best.
14:50 2:50 Plumpton
Good To Be Alive
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Win
112
Good To Be Alive and Sean Bowen look set to break through for a deserved win for the horse's new trainer, Olly Murphy. He has managed two seconds with the horse since he joined his yard from Gordon Elliott's stable. Handles softer ground, so with conditions to suit this son of Shirocco, he looks set to go another good race.
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24 January 2026
15:35 3:35 Cheltenham
Impose Toi
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-109
Lose
-50
Impose Toi is a promising type with plenty of upside and should account for this lot on a course which provides every runner with a chance as a general rule. Expecting a fine effort again today.
15:26 3:26 Lingfield
Secret Road
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+200
Lose
-50
Another ultra-consistent type from a top yard and with an experienced horseman in Pat Cosgrove in the pigskin. That all points towards another good chance on a surface where he's registered two wins and three minors from five starts.
15:00 3:00 Cheltenham
Sir Gino
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-227
Lose
-50
Sir Gino is going places in a hurry under expert guidance, and his record speaks for itself. He looks set to carry on his winning way. His only start in these conditions yielded a win at Aintree.
12:33 12:33 Lingfield
Somebody
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
Ultra-consistent without winning but could get the breakthrough here as looking to be nearing peak in this preparation. Likes this surface and with seven placings from 13 career outings, looks a deserving winner.
10:59 10:59 Cagnes sur Mer
Reach The Sky
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Reach The Sky looks the one to beat here. Has shown plenty of upside, registering four wins and two minors from 10 starts to date, and has been patiently handled. Good rider and trainer combination, and they look set to get the chocolates.
Subtotal-250
23 January 2026
21:05 21:05 Tampa Bay Downs
Kapoor
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-109
Win
46
Tampa Bay can be a tricky course for some horses, but Kapoor is the type of horse that will handle it nicely. Looks in the right condition to be right in the thick of this, and the price adequately reflects the chances.
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22 January 2026
13:10 1:10 Gowran Park
The Miracle Man
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+1400
Lose
-50
The Miracle Man has been building nicely and, with three runs under his belt and a recent placing, looks to be in this at odds. Expecting an improved showing at odds.
Subtotal-50
18 January 2026
13:00 1:00 Fakenham
Getaway With You
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+400
Lose
-50
Getaway With You is by far the most consistent horse here and at reasonable money too, coming in at about third favourite in the early markets. Nothing to fault here, and should go on with it for rider Slatter.
Subtotal-50
17 January 2026
14:25 2:25 Navan
Slade Steel
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+125
Lose
-50
Slade Steel is a tough, durable steeplechaser who raced well (2nd on Dec 6) on this track in similar underfoot conditions. The eight-year-old looks well-placed here and should add to the O'Keefe??"Bromhead jockey-trainer combo's winning record together.
Subtotal-50
13 January 2026
16:00 4:00 Dundalk
Dakota Dancer
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+700
Lose
-50
Dakota Dancer looks the likely upsetter to me. Trained by a master in Henry de Bromhead and will be ridden by a handy rider in Conor Cusack. This filly hasn't had the best of luck with barrier draws and has drawn out wide in two of her three appearances. The other one she drew just outside midfield but needed the run, as she was resuming from six months off after being put aside following a disappointing debut (she drew out in the grandstand, so has her excuses but probably just needed a bit more time). Her third and last run of her career wasn't eye-catching but looked like the run of an improver, and I think she could get a cushy trip here from the six barrier and slot into this nicely. I'd like better than 7/1 in this field, but beggars can't be choosers, and in an open lineup she looks pretty reasonable each-way value. I think she should be at double figures at post time, but if she's not then that might indicate market confidence from the stable.
12:48 12:48 Ayr
Next Twist
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+200
Lose
-50
Looks like a two-horse war on paper, but I am leaning toward Next Twist and Sean Bowen here. The heavier track is the real question for most of them, given the relative inexperience. This one has placed on soft ground and scored with plenty in hand at Southwell last time out, showing a good deal of upside in the process.
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