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17 March 2026
15:03 3:03 Down Royal
Bella Union
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
I’m tempted to walk away because it’s shockingly poor, but Bella Union might have a squeak in this at 20s. He’s a 10-year-old maiden, so that should be enough to put people off, but he’s lightly raced, has had a few snippets of form and all here at Down Royal. He hasn’t run since October, but the snippets he does have have all come off a break. In 4 of his last 5 runs he’s been beaten 10 lengths or less, so you’d imagine he’s going to trouble the judge soon. They backed him into favourite in this very race last year and he finished 5th, beaten 7 lengths. The handicapper has eased him a few more lbs and Cal Miller’s 5 lb will help too. Not one to get carried away with, but I’m willing to have a small poke in a very poor race.
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11 March 2026
14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
Franciscan Rock
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+5000
Win
225
Franciscan Rock is a price, but I think he might outrun his odds. He’s been here twice: 5th in the Stayers here last year and 5th in this two years ago to Langer Dan. He ran well on both days, and I think Mouse Morris had targeted this race for this lightly raced 9 y/o. I like the booking of Josh Williamson, claiming a valuable 5 lb. This mark is back to a workable number. Mouse is not the force he once was, but his runners never disappoint here. It’s risky, but I’ll put my trust in him that this lad will be up in the band.
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10 March 2026
17:20 5:20 Cheltenham
Will Do
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Lots of 'ifs and buts' here and a risky proposition, but Gordon Elliott's 'will do' has a squeak, surely. Question marks over many of these seeing out this marathon trip. Thankfully, no issues in that regard with this 9 y/o. He finished 3rd in this last year, beaten 5 lengths, so you'd imagine this might have been the target all season. He comes here today fresh after a 7-week break. His best form is on good/soft. He will see out the trip and handles the track. might outrun his odds.
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14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
Pourquoi Pas Papa
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Win
75
The price of Paul Nicholls’ ‘Pourquoi Pas Papa’ in this novice handicap is a little bit staggering to me (20/1). He’s weighted to reverse the form with Henderson’s Malaga (5s) after the Haydock run ??" beat 2 lengths, and a 6 lb pull now. The third in that Haydock race was a 134! He should improve and should improve again for the slightly drier surface. The dam won a listed event and placed in a Grade 3 on good and good/soft. Nicholls has won this race numerous times, with French imports too. It’s a case of whoever improves the most in these 4-y-o juvenile events, but at three times the price of the market leader I think he represents value.
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07 March 2026
15:43 3:43 Gowran Park
Carlas Big Jim
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1800
Lose
-50
Carla’s Big Jim has been edging down in the weights, and off bottom weight this 8 y/o might have an outside chance if in the mood. He’s 11 lbs below his last winning mark. He won this race two years ago on today’s heavy going. He’s rated 88 and has place form off that number a few seasons back. It’s risky, but he’s ticking a few boxes, albeit he’s an exposed type.
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06 March 2026
19:45 7:45 Dundalk
Bella Colombia
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1100
Win
330
Bella Colombia appeals at double digits. Returning to a mile after dropping a few pounds over what might be an inadequate 7 furlongs makes this an attractive spot to pounce. The draw is a concern, but jumping back into this 0??"60 grade, the booking of Billie Lee adds hope.. has a chance in this competitive heat.
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04 March 2026
15:20 3:20 Naas
Classy Cc
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Win
35
I backed her LTO and she threw in a stinker, but I’m going to stick with Martin Brassil’s Classy CC and I’ll forgive that run. I think improvement is coming and the blinkers might aid that. She improved for the cheekpieces two runs back in Limerick, finishing 3rd in a 0-110 (0-100 today). This is a fairly poor contest and at double digits I’ll roll the dice.
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03 March 2026
14:55 2:55 Leopardstown
Catchabird
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Win
25
Catch a Bird has to enter calculations. Sarah Connell’s lightly raced 8 y/o has been knocking at the door. She’s 97 rated and gets in at a nice weight here in this 0-120. She’s ultra consistent, having been placed three times since Xmas. The mark remains the same, which is fair enough. The stable had a winner yesterday. Looks a solid each-way play.
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02 March 2026
15:55 3:55 Leopardstown
Ahellofaman
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
It’s hard to get away from Shark O'Hannon’s Ahellofaman here today. This 4 y/o has improved jumping into handicap company. LTO he ran into a now 127-rated Gordon ‘good thing’ Mode Avion, who is Cheltenham-bound. They must have fancied themselves to beat this lad as they punted him 25s??"8s. Stepping up a couple of furlongs looks sure to suit. The soft/heavy won’t pose any issues, and off bottom weight I think a chance can be taken that further improvement is on the cards for this 4 y/o.
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28 February 2026
14:25 2:25 Navan
Lady Bluebird
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
Just the dead 8, so hopefully it holds. I was going to back Chosen Diamond, who finished 2nd in this race for the last two years and looks to hold a solid each-way chance. But at double his odds, Lady Bluebird makes a little more appeal to me. She should be a strip fitter for her two runs back this term. LTO in Fairyhouse, she left some of that old form behind, finishing a half-decent 7th of 24 in this sphere. She should now build on that, and the addition of first-time cheekpieces adds an additional layer of hope. She’s on a career-low mark, the trainer’s nephew claims a valuable 7 lb. All that said, the favourite looks absolutely chucked in, so we’re here on a wing and a prayer.
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27 February 2026
17:30 5:30 Dundalk
Musical Act
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
A competitive event where you could pretty much make a case for most of the runners. I’m going to roll the dice with Ciaran Murphy's Musical Act. Looking back, he was clearly a quiet, decent 2 y/o, but something might have gone amiss. His two recent runs, dropping in grade, have offered some encouragement. Notably his LTO, where he met interference, finishing a close-up 4th of 9, beaten just over 2 lengths. Stepping up to a mile should suit. He’s a winner at the trip and the booking of Shane Foley also adds hope. If it’s a going day, he might have a part to play.
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26 February 2026
13:59 1:59 Clonmel
Robindevidastar
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Win
75
It’s a fairly poor event. At 20/1 and with 4 places on offer (PP and Sky Bet), I’ve a hunch Philip Rothwell’s 11 y/o Robindevidasyar might run well here today, but it’s very risky. There are a few factors that suggest he might trouble the judge again. Bottom weight on heavy going ticks a box. He tends to run well here and has been placed on multiple occasions, including two runs back, finishing 4th of 14 on today’s surface. He’s down to a career-low mark and he handles the heavy going. He’s going to need a few of these to falter, but given the forecast difficult conditions that might well happen. Small each-way and hide behind the couch.
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19 February 2026
16:23 4:23 Thurles
Happy Me
Daily Racing
50 EW
@+700
Lose
-100
A ladies' rider event. The banger Doyle, taking a big drop in class, sets the standard. But with these events anything can happen. I’ll side with Liam Burke's 'Happy Me'. This 6 y/o is still a maiden but has snippets of form that bring him right into the conversation. He finished 3rd in a maiden in Limerick LTO and the winner went on to boost the form and win again. He’s been placed four times in maiden company and might kick on now handicapping. No ground issues. This lady rider, while she hasn’t ridden a winner in quite some time, does train a few pointers herself, so no novice.
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18 February 2026
16:15 4:15 Punchestown
Fortunate Outcome
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
At the bottom of the handicap off 72 and in at 10st 1lb, Fortunate Outcome is worth another look, especially in this heavy going. He has had three runs this term and appears to be building run on run. LTO at Thurles he put his best foot forward this season with a 4th of 17, albeit he was beaten 20 lengths. That run was better than the 20 lengths suggests, as he was bang there turning for home, then faded and hit the last a wallop. Dropping back 3 furlongs might be what he’s asking for. The ground will pose no issue; the dam won her maiden hurdle here at Punchestown on the heavy. Interesting jockey booking in Williamson, claiming a valuable 5 lb... a lot to like.
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15 February 2026
14:30 2:30 Punchestown
Ney
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Ed Buckley’s NEY is ticking all the boxes for me: trip, track, ground, and fitness. He won a beginners' and a novice chase last January and February, both on soft/heavy. Buckley said this time last year after the novice chase that he was a horse for next year and that he might be an Irish National type. Three more than satisfactory runs this term, including a second LTO, might have put him spot on for a crack at this £100k listed event. This marathon trip looks sure to suit. Solid play in my book.
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14 February 2026
14:30 2:30 Gowran Park
Jacovec Cavern
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
Jacovec Cavern won a handicap chase here in Gowran over this trip on today’s heavy going in November. I think a chance can be taken on him to exploit this lower hurdle mark. The local trainer has his small string in great order, winning a controversial bumper in Limerick midweek under Paddy Mullins. He’s in good form, on a good mark, handles the heavy, and is a winner at the trip. That’s enough for me in a competitive little event.
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