touchofoscar

I always try to find the value in a race. I analyse Handicaps carefully and most my selections will be at double figure odds. However the most important thing is to have fun making and listening or seeing your selection running. Winners are just a pleasurable bonus.

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08 January 2026

19:30 7:30 Chelmsford City

Lequinto

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@34.00

Lose

-50

Lequinto returns after a break of 106 days. He placed 10 of 11 at Wolverhampton on his last run back in September but won four times last year, all on turf. He is now being dropped in grade and could squeeze into the frame if bouncing back fresh. Each-way hopeful.

07 January 2026

17:00 5:00 Kempton

Euphonia

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken that Euphonia could outrun her odds now, making her handicap debut. She finished last of eight at Wolverhampton a month ago, but that was over seven furlongs. She is being dropped in trip, which should help her get much closer this time.

12:35 12:35 Lingfield

Hiconic

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@41.00

Lose

-50

Hiconic returned to the flat after a long stint over hurdles. She placed 4th, 1.2 lengths behind Tuba at Wolverhampton sixteen days ago. She is now better off in the weights and has a chance to hit the frame if building on that run. Each-way possibilities.

06 January 2026

16:30 4:30 Southwell

Jeans Maite

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@15.00

Lose

-50

The ten-year-old mare Jeans Maite returns after a break of over seven months. She won her last race at Wolverhampton back in May, and a chance is taken that she does not need the run. Overall, she has a good record at Southwell with five course-and-distance wins. Could do well.

04 January 2026

15:00 3:00 Southwell

Counsel

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Counsel, who usually runs over five and six furlongs. He has placed over course and distance in the past and could surprise at double figures.

13:30 1:30 Southwell

Havana Sky

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Havana Sky can be hit-and-miss at times, but he was a close second at Lingfield two weeks ago. He completed a five-timer last year over six furlongs but is competitive over seven furlongs.

13:00 1:00 Southwell

Dashing Donkey

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@12.00

Lose

-50

Dashing Donkey was not disgraced on his latest run at Lingfield over the distance eighteen days ago; he was three lengths behind the winner. In decent form prior in summer with back-to-back wins at Newmarket over a mile, he could get involved in the hands of Georgia Dobie.

03 January 2026

20:00 8:00 Southwell

Arcimboldo

Daily Racing

25 EW

@23.00

Lose

-50

Arcimboldo is still a maiden and returns after a six-week break. He has run well in defeat in his first three runs for his new stable, including placing 2nd over course and distance back in October. Could hit the frame again.

11:40 11:40 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 26.00 used instead of 13.00 takenBOG

@26.00

Win

100

Lahina Bay never got into the race here twelve days ago when she competed over five furlongs. She is now back up in trip, and her win over course and distance back in November should provide a platform for her to bounce back despite her inside draw.

02 January 2026

15:17 3:12 Chelmsford City

Adace

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@26.00

Lose

-50

Adace is the only recent winner Dean Ivory has had. She won her last race at Kempton three weeks ago, and there is a chance she could follow up. Each-way possibilities.

01 January 2026

14:30 2:30 Southwell

Fivethousandtoone

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@34.00

Lose

-50

Fivethousantoone performed poorly in the Ayr Silver Cup, placing 17th that day. However, he has much better form on good ground and artificial surfaces, so could bounce back and get involved.

31 December 2025

13:05 1:05 Punchestown

Hardwired

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Hardwired returns after a break of over six months. He won here back in January and, based on that run, should have a chance to get involved and is an each-way option.

12:52 12:52 Warwick

Rose Of The Shires

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@201.00

Lose

-50

Rose of the Shires is one of the three Alex Hales runners in this race. All of them are outsiders. She made her hurdling debut eight days ago and may have improved for that run, where she placed last. A chance is taken that, in the hands of a decent apprentice jockey, she will squeeze into the frame.

30 December 2025

20:30 8:30 Wolverhampton

Street Life

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

In a wide-open handicap with plenty of possibilities, a chance is taken on the previous course-and-distance winner Street Life. He is still well handicapped and has a decent record at Wolverhampton, so has to be considered as an each-way possibility.

20:00 8:00 Wolverhampton

Youarenotforgiven

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.00

Lose

-50

Youarenotforgiven placed third here a fortnight ago. He has a good record at Wolverhampton with two course and distance wins from six attempts. He is expected to be there abouts again and is an each way option.

19:30 7:30 Wolverhampton

Coeur Jaune

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Win

Coeur Jane had back-to-back wins back in the summer. She has since run well in defeat without getting her head into the frame, but should be about again and is an each-way contender.

19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton

Vietnorm

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

Vietnorm showed little over six and seven furlongs. However, his second run over a mile looked more promising, so now back up in trip he may improve and get closer this time. Each-way hopeful.

18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton

All Worthwhile

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

All Worthwhile placed third on her debut at Lingfield three weeks ago. She was only 1½ lengths behind the winner that day and would not need much improvement to get involved again.

17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton

Many A Star

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@41.00

Lose

-50

Many Astar returns after a break of 142 days. Placed second here on his last run back in August and is a previous course-and-distance winner. Could outrun his odds if going well fresh.

17:00 5:00 Wolverhampton

Spirit Of Mara

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

Richard Fahey had a couple of winners and places in the last fortnight, so a chance is taken that Spirit of Mara will improve on his fourth run. He is being upped in trip again, which should help, and may squeeze into the frame.

14:50 2:50 Taunton

Lelantos

Daily Racing

25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@11.00

Void

Lelantos is a confirmed stayer. He won at Huntingdon over three miles five weeks ago. He has been put up another four pounds for his win but should still get involved.

13:05 1:05 Haydock

Gaelic Glow

Daily Racing

25 EW

@201.00

Lose

-50

A speculative chance is taken on Gaelic Glow, who made two mediocre runs in his last two races. That was on soft ground, and a chance is taken that he shows improvement now competing on good ground. Each-way hopeful.

12:50 12:50 Taunton

Madame De Labrunie

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 34.00 used instead of 26.00 takenBOG

@34.00

Win

140

The French import Madame de Labrunie disappointed on her British and stable debut at Newbury in November. However, that was a Listed race and she has now dropped in class. She could go well based on her previous French form.

29 December 2025

19:15 7:15 Newcastle

Sands Of Dubai

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Sands of Dubai won over seven furlongs at Wolverhampton back in September and followed it up with three poor runs over the same distance. Now being dropped to the sharper furlongs, she may bounce back as the shorter trip may bring on a revival.

18:45 6:45 Newcastle

Fidget Lady

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

Fidget Lady showed some promise with a late rally here over six furlongs six weeks ago, placing 4th. Now back up in trip, she may defy her odds and hit the frame this time.

18:15 6:15 Newcastle

Elettaria

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Win

100

Elletaria returned to some form on her last run at Redcar in October when she placed 4th over the distance. She has won over course and distance three times in the past, and it would be no surprise to see her out-run her odds.

17:45 5:45 Newcastle

Rainwater

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Something was amiss with Rainwater at Wolverhampton two weeks ago when he placed last of twelve over a mile. Prior to that he was in great form. Could take advantage of a reduced mark and bounce back at more generous odds.

15:40 3:40 Leopardstown

Passenger

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 17.00 used instead of 11.00 takenBOG

@17.00

Win

Passenger struggled on heavy ground at Navan latest. However he won on good ground at Cork prior, and this may be more suitable for him.

15:35 3:35 Newbury

Captain Bellamy

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Win

Captain Bellamy placed 5th on his latest run here at Newbury after an absence of 252 days. He may have needed that run and could do better now based on his previous form.

15:27 3:27 Limerick

Kanpai

Daily Racing

25 EW

@81.00

Lose

-50

A speculative chance is taken on Kanpai, who showed small glimpses of promise in his running. He is still a maiden but may have a chance to squeeze into the frame at large odds. New blinkers have been applied.

15:05 3:05 Leopardstown

Last Kingdom

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

With the ground conditions as they are, a chance is taken on one of the outsiders among the Willie Mullins runners. Last Kingdom comes here in good shape and looks a progressive type. He won on good ground two runs ago and could outrun his odds.

15:00 3:00 Newbury

Etna Bianco

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on the outsider Etna Bianco, who won at Ascot by two lengths back in November. He looked progressive, and there may be more to come. One to consider for the frame.

14:22 2:22 Newbury

Don Virginia

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 21.00 on 29/12 at 12:300.20 deduction for Scorpio Rising@5.00 withdrawn at 12:35R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 20.00 x (1-0.20) = 17.00

@17.00

Win

Don Virginia returns after a two-month break. He had a mediocre run at Cheltenham latest but was in decent form prior. He could bounce back at this level and is one to consider for the frame. He is the NAP of the day.

13:57 1:57 Leopardstown

St Deniss Well

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

St Deniss well placed??"6th of 15 at Fairyhouse a month ago. He is now being dropped in class and could do better at this level. Each-way hopeful.

13:07 1:07 Limerick

Mullaghgloss

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 19.00 used instead of 15.00 takenBOG

@19.00

Win

Mullaghagloss needs to bounce back from his poor run at Cheltenham a fortnight ago. Prior to that he was in great shape with two wins, and provided he takes to the heavy ground he could be on the premises again.

12:32 12:32 Limerick

Ballinaboola Jet

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Lose

-50

Ballinboola Jet returns to hurdles after a run over fences at Naas a fortnight ago. He won over hurdles at Clonmel at the beginning of the month and still looks well handicapped.

12:00 12:00 Limerick

A Great Buzz

Daily Racing

25 EW

@SP

Lose

-50

A Great Buzz comes here in decent form and is a course-and-distance winner. He is expected to go well again and is one to consider for the frame.

28 December 2025

16:50 4:50 Southwell

King Chaos

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@8.00

Win

A chance is taken on King Chaos, who, apart from Mr Nugget, is the only other course-and-distance winner in the field. He could get close and is expected to be in the frame at least.

16:20 4:20 Southwell

Star Chorus

Daily Racing

25 EW

@6.50

Lose

-50

Star Chorus has an excellent record here, with two course-and-distance wins and two places from four runs. He placed third over course and distance on his last run, which was also his debut for the new stable. More is expected now that he has settled in.

15:50 3:50 Southwell

Dance Time

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 8.00 used instead of 6.50 takenBOG

@8.00

Win

Dance Time comes here in decent form. She is a confirmed stayer who has won over course and distance in the past and is still well handicapped.

15:25 3:25 Limerick

Gaelic Des Chastys

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.00

Win

Gaelic Des Chastys has not finished out of the frame in his last five races, which included a win at Listowel back in September. He is expected to be thereabouts again and is one to consider for the frame.

15:20 3:20 Southwell

Em Four

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Win

Em Four can be hit and miss at times. Nevertheless, he has had three wins this year so far and may get involved from a decent draw in stall six. Each-way contender.

15:13 3:13 Catterick

Wasthatok

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Win

Was that OK? Unseated his rider here five weeks ago. He was in decent form prior and is now being dropped in trip. He has a chance on his previous form to get involved.

15:05 3:05 Leopardstown

Sysko

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Willie Mullins comes here with a very strong hand. Of his four runners, the progressive Sysko may be the choice for value. He looks overpriced based on his previous form and is an each-way contender.

14:50 2:50 Limerick

Kir

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 29.00 used instead of 13.00 takenBOG

@29.00

Win

115

With the stable in decent form, a chance is taken on Kir to bounce back. He was pulled up at Navan six weeks ago but should have a chance based on his last year's form. Each-way possibilities.

14:38 2:38 Catterick

Judicial Review

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Judicial Review was pulled up in his last race at Ayr at the beginning of November. He returns now after a break of two months. His previous form this year, including at Catterick, should give him an each-way chance.

14:30 2:30 Leopardstown

Stellar Story

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Stellar Story is a consistent sort at this level without getting his head in front. Nevertheless, his odds are very attractive for a horse that is capable of hitting the frame at this level, so is an each-way choice.

14:22 2:22 Leicester

Olivia Kate

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Olivia Kate won here on soft ground over two miles 24 days ago. She is now being upped in trip but should stay the distance. She has a chance to hit the frame in her current form and is an each-way selection.

13:35 1:35 Southwell

A Pint Of Bear

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

A Pint of Bear won over course and distance ten days ago in an amateur handicap. He is now upped in class but has still secured a decent draw in stall nine, so could get involved again.

27 December 2025

19:30 7:30 Wolverhampton

Rampant

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 23.00 used instead of 17.00 takenBOG

@23.00

Win

Rampant is still a maiden, but he has gone close a few times. Still on a fair mark, he could outrun his odds and get involved.

19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton

Danehill Star

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Danehill Star is a consistent type who comes here in decent shape, placing in his last two runs. He has had a break for 147 days, but as a previous course-and-distance winner could still do well.

18:30 6:30 Wolverhampton

Kindest Nation

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@23.00

Lose

-50

Kindest Nation has never won over a mile, but she has won over seven furlongs, including in November. She could surprise this time and finish close. She is one to consider for the frame from a decent draw.

18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton

Saxophonic

Daily Racing

25 EW

@51.00

Lose

-50

Saxophonic was over six lengths behind Tewkesbury over course and distance just under three weeks ago. He should have come on for that run, and there is a chance of improvement and for him to hit the frame.

15:41 3:41 Limerick

Cumberland River

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Win

600

Cumberland River is making his handicap debut. He showed some promise when placing 4th at Gowran Park at the beginning of October. He has the form to hit the frame now handicapping.

15:11 3:11 Limerick

Gwan Tadhg

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Gwan Tadhg returns after an absence of 407 days. He is now making his stable debut. He may need this run, but based on his previous form he should have a possible chance to get involved.

15:00 3:00 Leopardstown

OMoore Park

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Win

175

O'Moore Park placed 10th in the Coral Cup in November. This is slightly shorter, and he is still well weighted to be able to compete. He could squeeze into the frame.

14:50 2:50 Chepstow

Dom Of Mary

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Dom of Mary is a confirmed stayer who won his last race at Newcastle a month ago. That was just a furlong shorter than this trip, and provided there are no mishaps he is expected to hit the frame again.

14:22 2:22 Leopardstown

Ace Brannigan

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Ace Brannigan two recent respectable runs over hurdles. He is now making his handicap debut and could do much better now, hitting the frame.

14:10 2:10 Chepstow

Ramo

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

Ramo returns after an absence of ten months. He only raced four times in the last two years and was out of sorts. He has a chance if returning to his 2023 form, where he competed in competitive races with decent results.

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