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07 February 2026
16:30 4:30 Newbury
Trojan Tale
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
Trojan Tale made a nice debut for a small stable. He was well supported before the race and seemed to really love the ground. He kicked away at the end, hinting he’d ideally like a little further in time. Harry Cobden said he was booked quite early on for this horse, confirming connections think a lot about this runner. He faces some tough opponents, but this could be a nice story for a small yard.
15:20 3:20 Newbury
Let It Rain
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
Let It Rain had a nice reappearance run in a tough race at Ascot, which was confirmed with the first and second, All In You and Dance And Glance, who are in here once again and went on to finish first and second once again. Skelton's mare gets 5 lb from All In You here and will be much better. She looked the winner at Ascot but probably just got a little tired late on, as it was her seasonal reappearance. The trainer holds the mare in high regard and thinks the ground won’t be a problem, which would be my only concern. It’s a tough race, with Tutti Quanti being a likely improver, together with Un Sens A La Vie, a similar type who stepped up after finishing a good second to old Park Star. Lanesborough is one I can see bouncing back here as well. I just think Let It Rain has a lot in hand on the handicapper, running off a mark of 124 here.
14:10 2:10 Newbury
Leave Of Absence
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+550
Lose
-50
I had big hope for Leave Of Absence in the Silver Cup at Ascot, and unfortunately he got beaten in brutal fashion. He had a poor jump two out which cost him in the end. He’s up in class here, but I think he’ll benefit from the tactics. He’ll likely dictate the tempo, and on testing ground like this it will be tough to make up a lot of ground. On ratings he has a lot to find, but this horse seems to be an improver this season. Haiti Couleurs would have his eyes on Cheltenham, so I’m not expecting him to be 100%, and surely he’d like a little more of a stamina test. L’Homme Presse will likely be the biggest danger, with his run on reappearance being eye-catching. Despite the margin, he was beaten quite easily by Spillane’s Tower, and I’ve always thought of this horse as being at his best at the beginning of the season. So this will likely be his last chance at winning a nice price.
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13:35 1:35 Newbury
A Pai De Nom
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+137
Win
69
A Pai De Nom was an impressive winner at Cheltenham, with Tristan giving him an amazing ride. Conditions seemed to suit that day, and he probably found it a little too quick at Ascot. Furthermore, the first and second benefited from being held up, while this runner was up there all the time. He’s still only rated 124, and I’ve looked at the rest of these runners, but nothing should come close to him, honestly. Even if the ground turns out to be a little too heavy, I think this horse will be perfectly suited by the step up in distance and can only improve from now on.
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17 January 2026
16:20 4:20 Taunton
Bel Ombre
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+500
Win
250
Bel Ombre looks like the type to improve now in handicaps. He already ran better when stepped up in trip, and a starting mark of 98 seems very winnable.
15:30 3:30 Ascot
Gidleigh Park
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+800
Lose
-50
Gidleigh Park ran better than the result when second on seasonal reappearance. He was forced to make the running with pacy horses behind him, which ended up being perfect for Jango Baie, who had the run of the race. He's a big horse and the ground has turned a little more in his favour, but ideally he'd probably want it a little softer. I think he'll be helped by this tactical race, with Skelton's Thistle Ask probably just going to go flat out, making it a staying contest. He jumps better than all of these, and he's very brave.
14:53 2:53 Ascot
Moveit Like Minnie
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Win
30
Moveit Like Minnie had excuses at Ascot when heavily hampered by a faller, but I thought she finished off well, and the step-up in trip was well worth exploring. I'm not sure what went wrong at Hereford, but you can't blame the distance as she was already under pressure with a circuit to go. Her form suggests she likes good ground, and it was kind of soft, but it was a little too bad to be true. Even on easy conditions here, I'm willing to side with her at a nice each-way price.
14:20 2:20 Ascot
Vincenzo
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+162
Win
81
Vincenzo has run two good runs in defeat this season. Panic Attack has gone on to win two more big prizes, while Glengouly was given a perfect ride by Sean Bowen on the day. He's gone up another pound, but this horse sets a high standard which shouldn't be able to be topped by any of these.
14:00 2:00 Haydock
Myretown
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+259
Lose
-50
I've seen a lot of people make cases for different horses in this race. Johnny Who stayed on nicely in a tough handicap at Ascot. Konfusion won impressively, and Sue Smith's runners have been doing amazingly over fences this season. Imperial Saint has been slashed in the market to a price which almost makes you think he's already won the race. I don't really understand why everyone is opposing Myretown, who probably won't get the run of the race here but has shown some incredible form. His win at Cheltenham was beautiful, and I was very surprised when he fell on his seasonal reappearance. I still think this horse has better to come, and I don't understand why everyone is ignoring this runner, so I'll have a shot at him.
13:00 1:00 Ascot
In dOr
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
In d'Or ran nicely on his seasonal reappearance in his first start for his new yard. I'd imagine they have targeted this, having won it last season. He had to make up quite some ground from the back in a race that favoured horses near the front. Obvious claims.
Subtotal211
16 January 2026
15:35 3:35 Windsor
Poet Laureate
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Lose
-50
Poet Laureate benefited from a change in tactics on ground that suited him better at Wincanton. He won nicely, and similar conditions will suit here. Chris Gordon has had a nice season so far, and this horse seems to be another one that improves with every run.
15:00 3:00 Windsor
Take No Chances
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
An interesting field of five, with Nemean Lion being a horse you have to oppose here. Even though he won this race last season, I don't think he's been at his best at this track. I thought the fighting five turned out to be quite weak form, with Golden Ace being a very overrated horse. Potters Charm has been rather disappointing this season, but I can see him winning now in calmer waters. I'll be siding with Take No Chances, a mare who showed her best form at this time of the season last year, although that was on better ground. She beat Kargese in good fashion at Ascot, and this season she's been running consistently. She should have a similar winning chance as the likes of Potters Charm, but the price is twice as high, so I'll take a chance with her.
13:50 1:50 Windsor
No Questions Asked
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+350
Win
175
I thought No Questions Asked was going to win in good style back on his reappearance run, but he probably tired out a little in the end, finishing a respectable second to a good horse. He was supported to win on his following start, but I saw Ben Jones mention the run might have come a little too quick for him. That is why I'll give him another chance here. The drop in distance is interesting, as this horse travels well and could benefit from a tactical battle.
Subtotal75
10 January 2026
15:21 3:17 Kempton
Just A Rose
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
Just A Rose won impressively at Taunton before not having her best day at Cheltenham after that. Her seasonal reappearance was good enough, with Cobden not giving her too much to do when she was clearly in need of a run. She carries 10-3 here and could be suited by a step up in distance.
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