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Most of the runners have 11.0 or more, so 11.9, while not ideal, doesn't put me off. Again, chasing each-way value ??" has a good jockey. A consistent 7-y.o. novice making handicap debut after trying Grade 3 ??" that alone ticks boxes. Although a big field, it seems to lack the quality of past years. I thought 18/1 was worth a bet while still trying to balance the racecard between long and short prices.

A few of these would want proper soft ground which aids his cause as current ground should be ok for him.A 40 day break is fine and 6.y.o is a good age for this.With 10.11 i say hes well weighted,has a good jockey and being a multiple winner should not put you off,14/1 offers e.w. value.Has shown a good mix of both speed and stamina on fast tracks. His best form is R.H. and this isn't so faces a big test but has done enough to get into this without being hammered by the h'capper,certainly 2 ways of looking at his chances.Its an open race,chasing e.w. value on a race card that has too many short prices

Strongly ridden to win last time, making all ??" doesn't have to. That was a Listed race, so takes a hike in class here. Has same jockey. The win at Catterick was in a good time, and it's hinted will stay further. French, I like ??" unbeaten in 3 runs and gets a nice 4 y.o. allowance. You could argue market leaders would prefer soft ground, and the favourite is small, not ideal for jumping. My each-way bet, initial, is small, and backing a few on the card at big prices allows a bet on a favourite or two. In other words, trying to cover all bases. Manganese is a sporting outsider.

A limited handicap that favours the top two. I have backed both. Stumptown is the champ ??" a difficult ride, not always willing, but the jockey rides him well. By contrast, my tip is a straightforward ride for a top jockey, and the trainer's record in this is good. He is enjoying a better season. Favori is a veteran but never been better. He gets a useful 5 lb and his time over (c/d) was faster than Stumptown.

Impressed me. Latest, seemed to outjump Final Demand and travelled better. Up in trip here and the ground is quicker. A 6 y.o. who is still open to improvement. 7/1 allowed me an each-way bet. It looks an open race and I admit 7 y.o. is a good age for this ??" hat-trick seekers have had success. The tip is also French-bred, which is a plus.

Can lightning strike twice for a Challow Hurdle winner? (c/d) winner who clearly likes it here. A multiple winner and 6 y.o. is a good age for this. 7/2 looks OK and a big field doesn't bother me. Going looks fine. Given a lesson making all last time, didn't look happy ??" seems better with something to aim at. Had a break and is freshened up for this. Sober took my e.w. money.

Doncaster run was a blip, and if this was Haydock 14/1 would look good. 14/1 offers good each-way value. Proven at the trip and a novice who has beaten seasoned chasers. Looks fairly treated. A blip at Doncaster and both wins at Haydock suggest some doubt about this track, but that's factored into the price. Has a good jockey and the going looks OK. Money for Iceberg Theory ??" a bit short now but perhaps a morning price will cause a bet.

Sweeping statements - Lossiemouth is running in the wrong race. Brighter Days hates the track. Tutti was trained for a big race at Newbury, a track which suited; this is an afterthought. New Lion is too short, better over 2m1/2. Leaves Golden Ace, 2 lucky Grade 1 wins but a spring horse. 10/1 got my E/W money. 6 y.o. is a good age for a Champion Hurdle. Alexei is a (c/d) and coming back quickest to the track after a win has seen success; this track will suit better. This racecard will throw up some good prices. A value hunt is needed after backing a few short prices.

Did have a Triumph Hurdle entry, and I admit to following this one. Has had two soft rides ??" Nico rides for the first time and questions will be asked here. Would not want the ground to dry out. Three career runs for this are ideal. Mark Walsh is a good judge for owners' rides, and I have backed Saratoga, but the owner often gives Nico a shout if Henderson trains. 15/2 offered a bit of each-way value. I am betting on potential.

At the moment Kopek is favourite. Suits me. Time figures suggest he should win, but he was hammered at Punchestown after winning the Supreme. Comes here on the back of an injury and lacks chase experience. Lulamba looked in need of another run in the Triumph Hurdle ??" a bit keen. Matters were put right at Punchestown. Gained experience this season; last time beating seasoned chasers, briefly outpaced. The race was run fast on testing ground and he had to be ridden. Newbury fences are not easy, and in the end those injecting speed in the race gave way and the wide-margin winner may have been flattered. Worth noting another highly promising novice in that race finished last. This race offers quality but poor odds. Steel Ally looks the value horse, but jumping right is hard to watch.