Slugsy
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Slugsy's Tips History
16 February 2026
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-100
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
Subtotal277
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
Subtotal353
13 February 2026
18:00 6:00 Dundalk
Marbush
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
16:55 4:55 Chepstow
Face dMusic
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Win
270
Significantly steps back up in trip today to roughly 3 miles. Last time out at Ffos Las (14 days ago), he finished 3rd over 2 miles, but that distance was inadequate and he was staying on well. This longer distance is much more likely to suit his stamina. He faces soft (heavy in places) ground today. While his record on heavy is mixed, he has shown more hope in his last two starts and seems to be finding his form as the season progresses. Partnered with Shane Quinlan (3 lb claimer), who has been aboard for his most recent improved efforts. The 3 lb claim helps offset his weight in what will be a very taxing contest. Worth considering now that he is back down in class. His current handicap mark of 100 makes him one of the higher-weighted horses, but his recent 3rd and 4th-place finishes suggest he is knocking on the door.
16:45 4:45 Kelso
Presentandcorrect
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@+900
Win
20
Finished a respectable 6th of 11 on his debut at Southwell in November. While 11 lengths behind the winner, he showed enough ability to suggest he belongs in this company, especially with the benefit of that experience. There is a strong form line through the horse that beat him last time out, which suggests Presentandcorrect is actually much better than his finishing position showed. He is a half-brother to Coole Hall, a very useful performer who excelled in testing conditions. This bodes well for his ability to handle the heavy ground at Kelso today. Plenty to do to beat the favourite, but appeals at an each-way price.
16:28 4:28 Dundalk
Bennu
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
He caught the eye on his handicap debut over CD 21 days ago, where he finished a respectable 6th of 14, only beaten by about 2.5 lengths. He was very keen on that occasion and took a strong hold. If he settles better today under jockey Adam Browne-Souza, he could produce a much stronger finish. As a son of Magna Grecia, he has the pedigree to be better than his current handicap rating of 56.
16:10 4:10 Kelso
Nights In Venice
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+600
Win
5
He has been consistent but has struggled to find the winner's enclosure lately (form: 3-8734). His last run was a fourth-place finish at Sedgefield last month. Heavy ground is essentially his favorite surface. He has historically performed his best when the ground is at its most testing, including a win at Ayr on heavy ground last season. He carries a very light weight of 10st 6lb (aided by the fact he is running from a lower handicap mark of 88). This could be a decisive factor in the grueling 3-mile, 2-furlong trip through the mud. Course familiarity: He knows Kelso well, having placed here in bumpers and hurdles in the past.
15:45 3:45 Chepstow
The Big Reveal
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Win
137
On his latest start he was leading by 3 lengths and traveling very comfortably when he unfortunately fell at the second-last fence over this course and distance. He clearly handles the Chepstow layout well. Before that fall, he had a runner-up finish and a win at Lingfield, showing he is in the form of his life. Despite the fall, the handicapper raised him 6 lb, which was a tad harsh. However, he could still be well handicapped because his performance before the fall suggested he was significantly better than his current rating of 90. He has proven form on soft ground, so the testing conditions shouldn't be an issue for his stamina.
15:35 3:35 Kelso
Moon Phases
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
He enters today’s race in peak form after winning a handicap chase at Newcastle just last month. He showed great grit to win by a neck, and the handicapper has only raised his weight by 3 lb, which is generous. Today’s ground is heavy, which should suit him perfectly. He has a strong record on soft and heavy ground, including a very close second place over this course back in November. As a 7-year-old with only a handful of starts over fences, he is quite unexposed and likely hasn't reached his full potential yet.
Young Jack
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
Was beaten by just a head on his last start at Newcastle last month. That was a career-best performance over fences, showing he is rapidly getting the hang of chasing. Heavy ground should be fine for him. Both of his career wins came on soft or heavy ground, and he seems to thrive when the stamina of others is tested. He has a win at this track (over hurdles) and has placed here over fences as recently as December. He clearly likes the course layout. Interestingly, his trainer (Chris Grant) is fitting him with cheekpieces for the first time today.
15:10 3:10 Chepstow
Love Of Neymore
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+150
Lose
-50
14:50 2:50 Fakenham
Moviddy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
14:30 2:30 Kelso
Berties Ballet
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
Dropping back into a Class 4 handicap after competing at much higher levels. He is a course-and-distance winner and is known to act in the heavy/soft ground expected today. His best career form has come on testing surfaces. Returned from an 11-month absence at Haydock 27 days ago. While he finished seventh, he was given a considerate return and shaped as if he had retained all his ability. He is expected to be much sharper for that run.
Lance Les Des
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+600
Win
5
This is his first start in a handicap race. He has shown a clear liking for Kelso, finishing 3rd in both of his starts here this season. The ground is expected to be heavy (soft in places). Lance Les Des has proven he can handle soft and heavy ground in the past, notably at Hexham, so the grueling conditions today should suit him.
14:20 2:20 Fakenham
Ionian
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+100
Lose
-50
Took a step forward 13 days ago at Sandown, finishing a close 2nd of 6 on soft ground. He was beaten only by a well-backed favorite in a race that has already produced strong form. He has to deal with a completely different track here, but if acting around this trip he should prove difficult to beat.
13:30 1:30 Kelso
They Want Me
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
Subtotal-13
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