Slugsy
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Slugsy's Tips History
18 February 2026
20:00 8:00 Kempton
Irish Nectar
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Win
20
Shallow
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+600
Lose
-50
18:00 6:00 Kempton
Beauty Generation
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
This is only his second start for trainer Ross Burdon since moving from the Jessica Harrington yard in Ireland. Often, horses take one run to settle into a new regime, and he is expected to be much sharper today than he was on his stable debut six weeks ago. Significantly, the trainer has reached for cheekpieces today. He wore these for his career-best runs in the past, and their return could be a clear signal that the yard expects a more focused performance. He has a win over this course and distance (back in January 2025). He runs off a mark of 63. This is quite low compared to his historical peak, meaning he is very well-handicapped if the headgear sparks him back into life.
16:35 4:35 Ludlow
Count Adhemar
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+550
Win
2
16:15 4:15 Punchestown
Ellies Rock
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
Since moving to trainer Terence O’Brien late last year, her form has transformed. She put in a career-best performance last time out at Punchestown last month, finishing a very close 2nd of 10 on heavy ground. She returns to the same track and nearly the same distance (2m 4f) as her recent second-place finish. She clearly handles the Punchestown layout and the grueling stamina test it provides. She is running off a mark of 74 (plus her jockey's 3 lb claim). Given that she was only beaten by 2½ lengths by a well-handicapped rival last time, this mark looks generous. The ground is heavy, and Ellies Rock goes in the mud??"her best runs have all come on heavy or soft-to-heavy surfaces.
15:55 3:55 Southwell
Escortkheops
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+750
Win
12
Has been remarkably consistent, finishing in the top four in all of his hurdle starts to date. His recent form figures read 2-3-3-4, showing he is clearly at home at this level. He ran a very solid race at Southwell in December, finishing 3rd over a shorter trip. Today’s ground is soft (heavy in places); since he is a son of Masterstroke, he should have the physical strength to handle the testing conditions. Today he runs over 2 miles 4 furlongs. His 3rd-place finish at Catterick in late December over a similar trip suggests this distance is his optimum, as he tends to stay on well at the finish. I expect he’ll take up a prominent position early in this contest.
Pertemps
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
15:35 3:35 Ludlow
Jacks Parrot
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
15:05 3:05 Ludlow
Georgi Girl
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
Former winner at Ludlow (over hurdles). Horses often return to Ludlow and perform well due to its sharp, flat nature, which suits her speedy jumping style. While she was a prolific winner over hurdles (4 wins), she is still looking for her first win over fences (0-for-7). However, her recent fourth at Windsor was a much-improved effort, suggesting she is finally getting the hang of chasing. Her jockey claims a useful 3 lb, which brings her weight down to 11 st 6 lb. The ground is soft, which she handles well. She has won twice on soft ground previously, so the recent rain won't be a concern.
14:55 2:55 Southwell
Gaelic Rambler
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
14:10 2:10 Punchestown
Boedic
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+200
Lose
-50
Put in a much better performance last time out at Down Royal last month, finishing third. He showed he is learning his trade and was only beaten by 4¾ lengths in a competitive field. Today he steps up to 2m 4f, and this longer distance will play to his strengths as a son of No Risk At All, allowing him more time to find his rhythm. Boedic has already shown he can handle testing Irish ground, so the conditions at Punchestown today should be no issue.
Subtotal-366
17 February 2026
18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton
Free Yourself
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
16:30 4:30 Newbury
Balboa
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Win
25
Glance Of Glory
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
15:55 3:55 Newbury
Havaila
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
Major Fortune
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.50 used instead of 5.00 takenBOG
@+450
Lose
-3
15:02 3:02 Market Rasen
Looking As You Are
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
Already proven, she handles this distance perfectly, having placed consistently in similar staying hurdles over the last few months. She arrives here on the back of a series of 'knocking on the door' performances, most recently a 2nd of 7 at Fakenham last month. She has finished in the top three in almost every start this season. Her jockey, Toby McCain-Mitchell, is a talented conditional rider who claims a 7 lb allowance. This could prove to be a bonus in today's race. Each-way possibilities.
14:30 2:30 Market Rasen
Florita
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+137
Lose
-50
Subtotal-228
16 February 2026
20:00 8:00 Wolverhampton
Brodies Boy
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+700
Win
10
His recent runs at Southwell (5th twice) were disappointing, but he has a much better record here at Wolverhampton. In the autumn, he was beaten by less than a length in two consecutive attempts over this exact C&D. Because of those recent lacklustre runs at other tracks, the handicapper has let his rating slip. He is now running off a mark of 63, which is 6 lb lower than his peak last year. This makes him very well handicapped if he reproduces his best form. In a race without a clear front-runner, he could get a soft lead and be very difficult to pass on this track. Tony Carroll is the All-Weather Champion Trainer, and he knows exactly how to get one ready for a Monday night at Wolverhampton.
18:30 6:30 Wolverhampton
Water Of Leith
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+600
Lose
-50
16:35 4:35 Carlisle
Smile Back
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.00 used instead of 6.00 takenBOG
@+600
Win
5
She is the only horse in this field who has already won over this course. She won a bumper here on soft ground by over three lengths, so we know she acts on the stiff Carlisle hill. She has spent her last few races on flatter tracks like Leicester and Taunton. While she ran okay (finishing 2nd and 6th), she looks like a mare that needs a more testing, stamina-based track to show her best. Returning to Carlisle on soft ground is exactly what she wants. Finn Lambert’s 3 lb claim is helpful. More importantly, her current rating of 101 is identical to what it was when she was narrowly beaten at Leicester in December ??" suggesting she is right at the peak of her powers.
16:05 4:05 Carlisle
Wolfburg
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+110
Lose
-50
Last time out at Catterick he stepped up to 3m 1f and finished a solid 3rd, but he clearly tired in the closing stages. Today he drops back down to 2m 4f, a distance much more suited to him. He won impressively over fences at Wetherby on Boxing Day, and returning to a similar trip today is a huge plus. Very effective on soft ground, he has plenty of experience at this track and handles the stiff uphill finish well.
15:35 3:35 Carlisle
Two Auld Pals
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Lose
-50
Has run at this track before (on the flat) and won, which is always a plus given Carlisle's punishing uphill finish. He has been knocking on the door lately, finishing 3rd in two of his last three hurdle starts. His most recent run at Ayr in January was a solid effort on heavy ground, proving he has the stamina for today's testing soft conditions. In his favor today is his jockey's 10 lb claim. This makes him attractively weighted. He is running off a mark of 102, which is his lowest hurdle rating in nearly a year. He is very well handicapped if he can recapture his best form.
15:05 3:05 Carlisle
Tech That
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
14:05 2:05 Carlisle
Johnny Moonshine
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
Subtotal-235
15 February 2026
16:50 4:50 Musselburgh
Beat The Retreat
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Win
281
16:02 4:02 Punchestown
American Jukebox
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Very impressive two starts ago (New Year's Day) when he made all to win by 19 lengths at Tramore. However, he struggled a bit when stepped up in class at Thurles last month, finishing fourth. Carries a big weight (11st 12lb), but his jockey's 5lb claim helps offset that. He is a son of Jukebox Jury and handles heavy/soft ground well, which is crucial for Punchestown today. Handicap debut today.
15:50 3:50 Musselburgh
Crystello
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.13 used instead of 2.50 takenBOG
@+212
Win
106
This is his first time running in a handicap. His opening mark of 100 can be considered very lenient, especially given his pedigree (by Crystal Ocean) and the potential he showed in his qualifying novice races. Today he steps up to over 3 miles for the first time under rules. He was a runner-up in a 3-mile point-to-point race previously, so the step up in distance is expected to unlock a significant amount of improvement. His trainer, Harry Derham, is in excellent form, with a 23% strike rate over the last two weeks. Derham has a particularly strong record when sending horses on the long trip north to Musselburgh.
15:12 3:12 Newcastle
Achnamara
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
14:50 2:50 Musselburgh
Inca Prince
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Has a 50% win rate at this track, having won twice here in the past, including over this C&D. He showed he is coming back to his best 21 days ago at Sedgefield, where he finished a solid third. That run suggests he is bubbling under and ready to strike now that he's returned to a track he thrives on. His handicap rating has been dropping recently. He is now running off a mark of 100, which is significantly lower than his peak, appearing to be well handicapped.
Scots Poet
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Push
0
14:42 2:42 Newcastle
Yquem
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+175
Lose
-50
Irish raider coming over from Dundalk, where she has been in great heart since having cheekpieces fitted. She finished 3rd and 5th in her last two starts, looking like a horse that was ready to win soon. Today she steps up in trip to 1m 4½f. Her pedigree (by Wootton Bassett out of a Galileo mare) suggests this longer distance should be right up her alley and could unlock further improvement. The fact that her trainer has brought her all the way from Ireland for a low-grade Class 6 handicap at Newcastle is interesting.
14:30 2:30 Punchestown
Koori Star
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Recent form (4th and 5th) looks mediocre on paper, but those races were over distances far too short for him (around 2 miles). Today he steps up to a marathon 3 miles 3 furlongs, which is expected to deliver a better performance. His trainer, Peter Fahey, won this exact race in 2021 with The Big Dog, so he knows exactly what type of horse is required to win it. He wears cheekpieces for the first time today, which will hopefully sharpen him up and squeeze out extra effort.
13:50 1:50 Musselburgh
Elemental Eye
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+6600
Lose
-50
Keyboard
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
13:42 1:42 Newcastle
Staffordshire
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Win
240
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14 February 2026
17:55 5:55 Newcastle
Francesi
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Win
150
16:50 4:50 Gowran Park
Mount Frisco
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Win
240
16:30 4:30 Haydock
Shearer
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+110
Lose
-50
He is in excellent shape for this discipline, having won four of his last five starts over fences. He specifically excels in these hunter chases, winning twice in this month last year. Shearer’s experience and Nicholls’ record in this give him the edge over Unexpected Party. Shearer has proven he can handle heavy ground (winning at Ffos Las in it previously), so the testing conditions shouldn't be an issue.
16:10 4:10 Ascot
Top Guy
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
This 6-year-old is a typical Dan Skelton project. He has only had eight starts under Rules and is clearly improving with every run. His profile suggests there is still a significant amount of hidden ability yet to be revealed. He comes here off a very solid 2nd at Newbury just last month, where he was only beaten by a highly progressive rival. Before that, he won comfortably at Aintree in December. Recent performances improved the moment he was stepped up to 3 miles. He is a strong stayer who should be suited by this test.
15:50 3:50 Haydock
Stay Away Fay
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
Grade 1 winner over hurdles. Even though he’s struggled over fences recently, his raw ability is significantly higher than most of this field. He showed a major resurgence last month over CD, finishing a fighting runner-up. That run proved he still has the appetite for a battle. Wears blinkers again today. They seemed to sharpen his focus last time out, and Paul Nicholls has kept them on to probably ensure he travels prominently. Makes each-way appeal if backing that run up.
15:40 3:40 Gowran Park
Impaire Et Passe
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 1.44 used instead of 1.36 takenBOG
@-225
Win
22
Multiple Grade 1 winner, including a dominant performance in the Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree. On raw ability, he is several levels above his rivals today. The distance of 2 miles 4 furlongs is his sweet spot. He has the speed of a two-miler but the stay-all-day power that makes him so hard to pass at this trip. The ground at Gowran Park is heavy. While some horses struggle in the deep Irish mud, Impaire Et Passe has won on heavy ground before (including at Punchestown) and has the physical size to power through it.
15:35 3:35 Ascot
Pic DOrhy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
15:15 3:15 Haydock
Git Maker
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
Grand Albert
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+550
Lose
-50
Bit of an eye-catcher in the Tommy Whittle Chase at Haydock in December. He finished 5th but was poorly positioned in a race dominated by front-runners. He was given too much to do but was staying on strongly at the finish. He is a true heavy-ground specialist, and these conditions should be fine. He carries only 10st 5lbs. In a gruelling marathon, every pound matters, and he is receiving nearly 20lbs from the top-weighted horses, which is a massive advantage over this distance. Donald McCain has booked S. Bowen, which can only help his cause.
15:00 3:00 Ascot
Invincible Nao
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
Joyeux Machin
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
14:40 2:40 Haydock
Dalston Lad
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+300
Win
150
14:30 2:30 Gowran Park
Grimaud
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+450
Win
225
Grimaud has already proven he can win at Gowran Park, having secured a victory here previously. He ran a very creditable race at Navan 28 days ago and was staying on strongly when he fell at the last flight. If he hadn't fallen, he likely would have finished in the top three. With Josh Williamson’s 5 lb claim, he carries an effective weight of 11 st 7 lb. For a horse of his class, this makes him very competitive against the favorite, who is carrying a similar weight but has been raised 7 lb for his recent win.
Jacovec Cavern
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Lose
-50
His only jumps win to date came at this exact track in November, where he won a chase by nearly 4 lengths on heavy ground. He is currently rated lower over hurdles than he is over fences and is well handicapped returning to this sphere today. Proven mud-lark, his best career performances have come on heavy and soft ground, which matches the testing conditions at Gowran Park today perfectly. With Richard Condon’s 5 lb claim, he carries an effective weight of 10 st 9 lb, making him one of the lighter runners in a race where stamina will be at a premium.
14:25 2:25 Ascot
Fiercely Proud
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Win
330
Has a very strong record at Ascot, including a notable victory in a Premier Handicap over 2 miles in late 2024. He clearly enjoys the layout of the track. Today marks a significant step up in distance to 2m 3f. His pedigree (by Iffraaj) and recent finishes suggest he has been crying out for a longer trip to show his best work. If he stays the distance, his class from shorter trips could make him very dangerous at the finish. He is running off 133, which is 2 lb lower than his last start. He is starting to look well-handicapped if he can rediscover his late 2024 form.
Jurancon
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1100
Lose
-50
14:05 2:05 Haydock
French Ship
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+175
Lose
-50
He has been highly progressive this term, winning competitive big-field handicaps at both Cheltenham in October and Newbury in November. His most recent start (seventh at Kempton in the Lanzarote Hurdle) is best ignored, as he was made too much use of. This is his first try at the three-mile trip. His pedigree and running style suggest he will thrive over the extra distance, and he already holds an entry for the Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month. He has a decent strike rate on soft and good-to-soft ground, which are the conditions expected at Haydock today.
13:55 1:55 Gowran Park
Timesareachanging
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+550
Lose
-50
13:35 1:35 Wincanton
Alexei
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-136
Win
36
13:28 1:28 Haydock
Cerendipity
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Lose
-50
Running off a 2 lb lower mark today than his last outing. The handicapper is giving him a chance, and if he can rediscover his peak form, he is technically well weighted to compete. He is a proven winner at this trip, and he handles the soft ground expected today. Each-way chance
Throatlash
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+200
Lose
-50
Throatlash is currently chasing a four-timer. He has been unbeaten since moving to trainer Donald McCain, winning at Wetherby, Aintree, and most recently over this C&D. He won impressively that day, which suggests he is still ahead of the handicapper despite a 5 lb rise in weight for today's race. Ridden by Brian Hughes, who has been aboard for all three of his recent chase victories, he has shown a high level of comfort on soft ground and clearly appreciated the step up to the 2.5-mile trip in his last outing.
13:15 1:15 Ascot
Catchintsavo
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
12:55 12:55 Haydock
Macktoad
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
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