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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30 August 2025

13:30 1:30 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Dawn Of Liberation needs to recover from his latest run at Pontefract a fortnight ago, where he placed last. A previous course and distance winner, he may appreciate the drop by a furlong. Each way possibilities.

29 August 2025

21:00 9:00 Newcastle

Pop Favorite

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Pop Favorite's last win was over course and distance back in April. He followed it up with three reasonable efforts, all at Newcastle. He has an excellent record here with seven course and distance wins and looks overpriced.

20:00 8:00 Newcastle

Cusack

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Lose

-50

Cusack returns after a break of 141 days. He finished last here in his last race in April but had won two races prior to that run. The stable has not had a winner for a while, but Cusack could surprise now being dropped in trip back to seven furlongs.

19:43 7:43 Salisbury

Balgowan

Daily Racing

25 EW

@29.00

Lose

-50

Balgowan is back up in trip after placing 3rd over 12 furlongs at his latest run. Better form on the All Weather but could still get involved.

19:35 7:35 Wexford

Le Grand Vert

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 21.00 used instead of 13.00 takenBOG

@21.00

Win

Le Grand Vert was 8th of 16 at Ballinrobe over hurdles eighteen days ago. He could do better now back over fences. He placed sixth over course and distance back in July after a win at Ayr prior in March.

19:23 7:23 Down Royal

Bigira

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Bigira ran poorly at Kilbeggan last month. Prior to that she had some decent runs including placing over course and distance. Could go well and sneak into a place.

19:05 7:05 Wexford

Doyen Magic

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.00

Lose

-50

Doyen Magic unseated her rider at Downpatrick five days ago. She was jinked in that race and had won at Kilbeggan a month ago. Could go well again.

18:05 6:05 Wexford

Onyx Storm

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Onyx Storm is like most of the runners here, being significantly upped in trip. She fell and unseated her jockey in the last two races but had won a maiden prior to that. Could do better if her jumping improves.

18:00 6:00 Newcastle

Crownthorpe

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on the ten-year-old veteran Crownthorpe, who is back up in trip. He has a good record here over a mile and could squeeze into the frame if he lasts the extra two furlongs.

17:35 5:35 Wexford

Tiny Angel

Daily Racing

25 EW

@6.50

Lose

-50

Tiny Angel is still a maiden after 11 runs. However, she has improved considerably, particularly in her last two runs at Down Patrick. She lost by a neck on her latest run 19 days ago. Should be thereabouts again.

17:13 5:13 Salisbury

Darvel

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Win

210

Darvel won at Chepstow a month ago. Has been significantly upped in the weights, but his amateur jockey placed third on him a couple of races ago. Could still go well from a decent draw.

17:03 5:03 Wexford

Sayitfirst

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

Sayitfirst was a distant third at Tramore a fortnight ago. She has not so far recaptured last year's form but is getting closer. The nine-year-old mare is one to consider for the frame.

16:08 4:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Void

Sterling Knight does not win very often but runs well in defeat. This should be up his street and it would be no surprise to see him make the frame at decent odds.

15:38 3:38 Thirsk

Dakota Gold

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@41.00

Lose

-50

Michael Dods comes here with two out-of-form horses, both of which are of interest. Last year's winner, Dakota Gold, has had two poor runs recently. However, he has a better recent form than Timto and has a good chance to hit the frame if recovered from his recent runs.

14:55 2:55 Ffos Las

Oldbury Lad

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Oldbury Lad is still a maiden after thirteen runs. This is his first attempt at a mile, and his most recent run suggests that he may appreciate the step up in trip and make some progress. Each way possibilities.

14:45 2:45 Sandown

Secret Handsheikh

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 21.00 used instead of 17.00 takenBOG

@21.00

Win

A chance is taken that Secret Handsheikh will break his poor performance at Sandown. He has never finished in the frame from four attempts. He won at Bath a fortnight ago, and it is hoped that he can follow up.

07:00 Xiao Guodong v Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Win Match

50 WIN

@1.67

Lose

-50

Mark Williams may make history at Wuhan, becoming the oldest player to win an Open. He is in great form and mind and has the ability to beat the reigning Wuhan champion.

28 August 2025

20:45 8:45 Southwell

Muker

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 34.00 used instead of 29.00 takenBOG

@34.00

Win

140

Based on jockey booking, Paddy's Day appears to be the stable's first choice and has a decent chance to get close. Nevertheless, a chance is taken on his stablemate Muker, whose last win was in July at Doncaster and may represent a little bit of value.

20:15 8:15 Southwell

Andaleep

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Andaleep is a consistent sort who is usually quite close. Last win was at Yarmouth a month ago, but he has been a previous course and distance winner. Can get involved at this level.

19:45 7:45 Southwell

Naepoint

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@26.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Naepoint who is making his stable debut for Richard Fahey and returns after a break of five months. His last run was in the Spring Mile at Doncaster where he placed last. Prior to that he was in good shape and could surprise.

19:00 7:00 Newbury

Morte Point

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@21.00

Win

600

Morte Point is stepping up in trip after placing a close second at Leicester latest. That was over six furlongs and he had rallied late and could have done with another furlong. Could surprise.

18:45 6:45 Southwell

Sovereign Knight

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Sovereign Knight placed second on stable debut at Wolverhampton nine days ago. He could build on that run and follow up with another appearance in the frame.

18:25 6:25 Newbury

Virtue Patience

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Virtue Patience did not appreciate Epsom placing last of ten last month over the distance of a mile. He placed third over course and distance prior to the Epsom run. Could bounce back at a venue that suits him better.

18:15 6:15 Southwell

Thurso

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Thurso was third behind War Howl at Ascot a month ago. He won twice prior to that run. In good form on turf and may have a chance if able to transfer that form onto the All Weather.

17:45 5:45 Southwell

Percy Jones

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Percy Jones won at Wolverhampton nine days ago. He received a 6-pound penalty for that win but should still get involved with Clifford Lee in the saddle.

17:35 5:35 Navan

Maxwell Smart

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Win

Maxwell Smart is still a maiden after 17 runs. However he has gone close and was second over course and distance behind Arcland back in June. Each way contender.

17:05 5:05 Navan

Trubshaw

Daily Racing

25 EW

@6.00

Lose

-50

Trubshaw is a progressive sort who won his latest race at Sligo. He beat God The Highness that day by a head, and they meet again. Trubshaw had a significant increase in the weights but should be in the mood to outrun this penalty.

16:40 4:40 Ffos Las

Cogital

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Cogital comes here in decent form. His last three races were here, and he placed third at his latest race here a month ago. A previous course and distance winner, the veteran could get close again.

16:30 4:30 Navan

Loingseoir

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Loingseoir has not won for eleven months. However, he has gone close and hit the frame a few times this season, including placing 3rd at Sligo three weeks ago.

16:15 4:15 Newbury

Bosom Pals

Daily Racing

25 EW

@11.00

Lose

-50

Bosom Pals broke her maiden tag when winning at Thirsk three weeks ago. She is now being upped in class but is still expected to be thereabouts again.

14:30 2:30 Navan

Nakamura

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.00

Win

180

Nakamura is still a maiden but he has placed in races including over course and distance back in April. Could get involved again in a wide open handicap and is one to consider for the frame.

27 August 2025

20:37 8:37 Kempton

Shabu Shabu

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

Shabu Shabu won at Yarmouth at the beginning of the month and followed it up with a poorer run at Hamilton nine days later. He has now been eased in the weights and dropped in trip by a furlong, which should help and give him a chance to bounce back.

20:07 8:07 Kempton

Haazeez

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG

@10.00

Win

270

Despite the wide draw, a chance is taken on Haazeez, who comes here in excellent form. He has not finished outside the frame in his last three races, finishing with a win at Lingfield latest. Expected to be involved again in a very wide-open affair with plenty of chances.

19:55 7:55 Bellewstown

Paymelater

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Wide open race with plenty of possibilities. So a chance is taken on Paymelater, who is the most exposed of the lineup here. He made the frame twice in his efforts so far and is being dropped in trip, so may have a chance to hit the frame again.

19:37 7:37 Kempton

Muhaajim

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.50

Win

Muhaajim won at Pontefract in July. He followed it up with a disappointing run at Sandown where he placed 4th of 7 three weeks ago. He is still well handicapped and could bounce back on polytrack debut.

19:25 7:25 Bellewstown

Tubberfinn Lady

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.50

Lose

-50

Tuberfinn Lady returns after a break of nearly three months. She was in good form in her last two runs with a win and second place at the latest run. Expected to be thereabouts again.

19:15 Moyuka Uchijima vs Barbora Krejcikova

Barbora Krejcikova

Win Match

50 WIN

@1.18

Win

Moyuka Uchijima showed some promise earlier in the year. However, Barbora Krejcikova is the more consistent one who is likely to prevail in what is likely to be a very tight contest.

19:07 7:07 Kempton

La Ferveur

Daily Racing

25 EW

@34.00

Lose

-50

La Ferveur placed last on her British and stable debut at Lingfield twelve days ago. She is now being dropped in class. Not disgraced in France running for top trainer Andre Fabre, including a third place on polytrack at Chantilly. Place claims if returning to French form.

18:45 6:45 Hexham

Ali Star Bert

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Ali Star Bert is a confirmed stayer who placed second in both of his last races at Cartmel. In the last, he was 28 lengths behind the winner. Nevertheless, he looks overpriced and could hit the frame.

18:37 6:37 Kempton

Valentine Boy

Daily Racing

25 EW

@41.00

Lose

-50

With Luke Dace stable in form a chance is taken on the outsider Valentine Boy. He was not disgraced on his first two runs and could have an outside chance to hit the frame.

18:25 6:25 Bellewstown

Mercury Mission

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Mercury Mission returned to form when winning at Wexford nineteen days ago. Previous two wins were in springtime. Could go well at double figures.

18:15 6:15 Hexham

Aazza

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Aazza tailed off at Perth 12 days ago after making a blunder three out. She likes Hexham and could bounce back if her jumping does not let her down again.

18:07 6:07 Kempton

The Northern Lord

Daily Racing

25 EW

@19.00

Lose

-50

The Northern Lord was 4th of 9 at Doncaster 12 days ago. He dwelt at the start and was behind when rallying towards the end. May have a chance if improving at the start and is an each-way possibility.

17:55 5:55 Bellewstown

Mickey Cohen

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Win

Mickey Cohen is still a maiden but can run well in defeat. Placed third and fourth in his last two races. He is expected to be thereabouts again.

17:25 5:25 Bellewstown

Jury Belle

Daily Racing

25 EW

@21.00

Win

Jury Belle is making her hurdling debut. She returns after a break of 53 days after two reasonable bumper runs. Could outrun her odds if taking to the obstacles.

17:05 5:05 Musselburgh

Irish Dancer

Daily Racing

25 EW

@15.00

Lose

-50

A chance is taken on Irish Dancer to bounce back after being dropped back in grade. He dropped out of the race one furlong out at Catterick nine days ago after being upped in class. That ended an incredible season with four wins and three second places from ten runs.

16:45 4:45 Catterick

Desert Dream

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@7.00

Lose

-50

The veteran Desert Dream showed a return to form when beaten by a length by Dumfries at Beverley a fortnight ago. He has a good record over course and distance and is expected to be thereabouts again.

16:35 4:35 Musselburgh

Monhammer

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Win

Monhammer returned to some resemblance of form in his last run at Ayr nine days ago when he placed second. He does most of his running at Ayr these days but has had a couple of poor runs at Musselburgh last year but has been a course and distance winner in the past.

16:15 4:15 Catterick

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.00

Lose

-50

Jojo Rabbit is an inconsistent sort who can perform well if the mood takes him. He was 9th of 10 at Beverley over five furlongs a fortnight ago but had won over the same course and distance two weeks earlier. He is still well handicapped and could surprise.

16:00 4:00 Musselburgh

Lunar Power

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Lose

-50

Lunar Power has come very close to winning in his last two runs. He is now being upped in class but is still well handicapped. Could hit the frame again.

15:15 3:15 Catterick

Quercus

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.50

Win

195

Quercus was just behind Dream Deal over course and distance just over three weeks ago. He has been upped another pound for that effort but could still get involved and get close again.

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