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12 March 2026
13:20 1:20 Cheltenham
Bambino Fever
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+100
Lose
-50
Bambino Fever is the standout for me and brings some flawless winning form from last year's Champion Bumper here. Her record contains dual Grade 1 bumper wins at Cheltenham and Punchestown and a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse under Paul Townend. She simply outclassed her rivals despite being a bit green first time up. A tongue-tie first time should sharpen her up even further over this 2m.
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11 March 2026
17:20 5:20 Cheltenham
Bass Hunter
Daily Racing
25 EWNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1000
Win
25
Bass Hunter has an unbeaten record here. He ran a dominant Newbury debut win, followed by a well-timed Listed win in Ascot's King Edward VII, hanging on by a length despite racing too freely. The form has been strongly franked since and he loves this ground. This 2m trip should defo suit him well today.
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17:00 5:00 Newcastle
Kameel
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1800
Win
64
Kameel loves this course and has now dropped to a workable mark and could be a sneaky each-way player. He showed a bit more when seventh over 9.5f last time off 61, travelling well to start with then flattening out. He now returns to Newcastle where he’s 2 from 5. Now down to 60, he’s 8 lb below his early AW peak, and this 1m2f trip should be within range if Lewis Edmunds can get him to settle from a fair draw in a to 60 that lacks a standout winner here.
16:55 4:55 Huntingdon
Constant Friday
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
Going out on a limb here with Constant Friday, who is a veteran who's been out of form but could bounce back now he's back in handicap chase company. His profile does show me that he retains some decent ability around 2m2f to 2m8f, with a hurdles win at this distance and placed efforts earlier in his career. At 11 years old, running off 74, he can compete well in this grade and he is my bargain-basement pick here. Only 2 places, but at 16/1 I will take a punt today.
16:00 4:00 Cheltenham
Libberty Hunter
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+6600
Win
305
Liberty Hunter loves this track and brings decent claims into this. He returned with a cracking third in the G2 Game Spirit Chase over 2m and so far he is 2 from 5 here, including last year's Grand Annual second place. At 10 years old off 151 with Sean Bowen up, this veteran is still competitively handicapped today so he could get a squeak here
14:58 2:58 Huntingdon
Eternity Rose
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2200
Lose
-50
Eternity Rose looks to have a very good chance for this maiden. He’s already shown me a good level of ability in bumpers, finishing third at Doncaster on debut and again third in a competitive Kempton run where he traveled well, made headway wide, and was only "greening" under pressure late on. That run came over 2m, which ties in nicely with today’s conditions and trip. By Time Test out of a Midnight Legend mare, his pedigree screams jumps and stamina, and O’Brien is excellent at improving bumper horses when they go hurdling.
14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
The Yellow Clay
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+800
Lose
-50
The Yellow Clay is back for revenge from his runner-up spot from last year. A consistent Yeats gelding with a Cheltenham second (beaten just three quarters in the Turners Novices' Chase). He's racked up 6 wins from 13, including Grade 3 victories. Cheekpieces on for the first time now and back to 2m5f, where he's excelled before. Kenneally's 5 lb claim off 155 is very workable here.
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13:20 1:20 Cheltenham
Sober
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+700
Lose
-50
Sober is a bona fide class act who looks to have a serious chance in this. Willie Mullins doesn't bring horses to Cheltenham without serious intentions, and he is my pick of the four entries that Willie has in this race. This Camelot gelding destroyed a Grade 2 field at Punchestown in the Moscow Flyer, quickening well clear by five lengths, and he's a dual G2 winner who can stay 2m5 brilliantly.
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10 March 2026
19:30 7:30 Wolverhampton
Alyara
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+600
Lose
-50
Alyara is a long-in-the-tooth horse here, but she is not without a squeak in this weak classified, imo. She pulled hard and still only went down half a length when fourth over this C&D last time, so she clearly retains enough ability at this level and is in slightly better nick than her overall record suggests. An 8YO with just one career win, but this is her grade and she’s well drawn with a good jockey booked.
18:45 6:45 Southwell
Lucius Aurelius
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+750
Lose
-50
Lucius Aurelius looks an each-way player again despite the wide draw. He ran right up to his mark when fifth LTO, travelling well and plugging on late off 63. He was second over this C&D off 64 last March and again filled the runner-up spot at Catterick, so this mark of 62 gives him a little wriggle room. A wide stall isn’t ideal over 5f here but with his recent run under his belt, he should be spot-on fitness-wise. Very reasonable chance he hits the frame, and it’s not impossible he gets his head in front if things drop right.
17:40 5:40 Southwell
Always Happy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Win
200
Always Happy looks an interesting one for me here on debut. This Siyouni filly is royally bred and is a half-sister to Irish Oaks winner Bracelet. The dam has listed places up to 1m and a half, so she's got decent stamina with speed to boot, which is perfect for this mile on the AW. Varian doesn't run them until they're ready, and his strike rate speaks for itself. With Scott on, this looks like a race that is lacking real depth and maybe the fave will be vulnerable today
17:20 5:20 Cheltenham
Holokea
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+5000
Lose
-50
Holokea is a seriously progressive staying chaser who brings top-class form into this. He rattled up a 21222 sequence over fences, including a course second at Cheltenham, and battled on well in the Grand National Trial, where he pulled up but had shown me enough in that elite company to have a say here. By Diamond Boy out of a King's Theatre mare, he stays up to 3m2f brilliantly, and off 124 with a 5 lb claim from Shane Fenelon he's still potentially well treated, from an unchanged mark. This is a drop back down in class from Grade 3 company, so should go well.
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17:08 5:08 Southwell
Rising Force
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Lose
-50
Rising Force brings strong claims to this handicap with proven course form. He ran another cracker when third, beaten just 1 length over 1m2f LTO, travelling well before being unable to quicken late off this very mark of 63. Prior to that he'd run some great races. He's placed at C&D and at the course, with 4 from 24 at the trip, and drops back to a more suitable 1m today. Jack Callan's 5 lb claim is a bonus for a James Butler yard that's clicking well.
15:20 3:20 Cheltenham
Imperial Saint
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Imperial Saint arrives in top form after winning the Peter Marsh Chase off a 3 lb lower mark, so it tells me that he is back to his best. This consistent Saint Des Saints gelding has course form here, and he's progressive enough for me to say that he can improve further with Callum Pritchard taking off 3 lb for the in-form Hobbs and White team.
14:18 2:18 Sedgefield
Star Vantage
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Star Vantage is one of those annoying horses who's always been thereabouts but never wins after 40+ starts. He has reliable placed form at Sedgefield and places galore up to 3m, but he just lacks that killer turn of foot from off the pace. Charlie Maggs' claim helps today, and the tongue-tie plus a sharp track could finally coax something extra from this Ocovango gelding.
14:00 2:00 Cheltenham
Lulamba
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+150
Lose
-50
Lulamba is a dual Grade 1 winner who went close in last year's Triumph Hurdle here before landing the Henry VIII Chase and dominating the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury by 6 lengths, cruising clear despite green jumping against some seasoned rivals. This Nirvana du Berlais gelding is 3 from 3 at 2m and loves the track. Off 163 with Nico de Boinville up, he'll be tough to beat even though conceding weight all around.
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09 March 2026
16:50 4:50 Stratford
Goliath Flight
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+125
Lose
-50
Goliath Flight screams class and looks one of two standouts here. He is a Du Berlais gelding who has already dominated French jumps with his first crop of youngsters, and the dam was a 2m2f hurdles winner in France. The pedigree screams ready to go fresh out of the box. The Skeltons are in good form, and they don't run horses to get beaten first time out.
15:30 3:30 Plumpton
Confinentic
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Confinentic loves Plumpton and he’s 2 from 2 at this track, including a win in February off 110. His Ascot fifth was no disgrace against stronger opposition, where he simply wasn’t well placed. The Chris Gordon yard is firing well and now running off 111, and Freddie Gordon claims 3 lb extra.
15:20 3:20 Stratford
Adonedeal
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+700
Lose
-50
Adonedeal looks a major player back down in class today. He racked up a hat-trick in two novice hurdles plus a bumper, travelling well and finding plenty off the bridle, then pitched into a Grade 2 at Cheltenham where he pulled far too hard and paid for it late. Now he drops into a Class 4 handicap off 121, still unexposed at the trip, with his perfect 2 from 2 at 2m. Sean Bowen on, and provided he settles better than at Cheltenham, there’s every chance he can win this from his current mark.
15:10 3:10 Taunton
Tilehurst
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Win
25
Tilehurst is knocking on the door for a win, and his form does reflect this. He got a great bumper win at Sedgefield followed by three excellent hurdle runs where he's been the beaten favourite but ran another good race over 2m. The yard's in good nick, and Bradley Harris claims 3 lb here.
14:50 2:50 Stratford
Harel Du Marais
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+600
Win
180
Harel Du Marais brings solid experience here and has a chance to make a winning start over fences. This 9-year-old Al Namix gelding ran another good race when third over 2m3f, he was a bit keen early but battled on well. Prior to that he strung together some consistent efforts, including a chase win and decent placings at Southwell and Sedgefield. The switch back to fences looks a good move to me, and after 87 days off he's sure to be fresh. The drop to 2m plays to his speed and to me, his jumping looked sound enough in recent chase spins, so I'm happy here.
14:10 2:10 Taunton
Clear Sky
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+2000
Lose
-50
Clear Sky can outrun her mark here. She ran much better than the bare fourth on her hurdles debut. She was held up, travelled OK and was moving into fourth before 3 out in a fair 2m race, only getting tired late on after a wind op and a year off. She has a bit to find with the more battle-hardened types in here, but she could sneak into the frame at a good price if jumping better and travelling into it as she did LTO
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08 March 2026
17:35 5:35 Carlisle
Settle Down Jill
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Win
100
To me, Settle Down Jill has started to bounce back, keeping on into fifth last time, and that run could be the value play pipe-opener for this chase. She's been below her best since moving yards, but the last run should have blown away the cobwebs and she's dropped another 4 lb to a very workable mark. With the extra 7 lb claim from Burton, this is a huge help. Her Carlisle record reads well, and she's the type to relish this step back down in trip and class against these exposed rivals.
17:12 5:12 Naas
Moyneard
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Lose
-50
Moyneard is an unexposed mare. She took a step forward from her debut when going down by just 3 lengths, pushed along in behind but staying on well. By Affinisea out of a Stowaway mare, she's bred for this job. With just two starts, she's got massive potential compared to most of these. Doyle has a 7 lb claimer, and after 17 days off she should be sharper. If ridden with a bit more zip, she could easily win today.
17:00 5:00 Carlisle
Lady Babs
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+2800
Lose
-50
Lady Babs looks very interesting returning to the exact C&D she won over 12 months ago from a higher mark. She’s tailed off in three Class 4s this season, but those were tougher races and she now drops into a weaker Class 5 back into her preferred 2m1f off 99 with a 3 lb claim from Conor Rabbitt. A multiple C&D winner with seven wins at the trip and an excellent record in this grade. The handicapper has dropped her again, conditions are more suitable than last time, and she’s a 12-year-old who tends to either win or run very poorly. She’s exactly the sort to bounce back at a price now that everything’s in her favour again.
16:13 4:13 Warwick
Bill Joyce
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
Bill Joyce brings, to me, the highest-rated form into this chase despite recent struggles. He is a Grade 2-winning 7yo Mahler gelding out of Flemensfirth's mare Bettys Delight and has a great profile over hurdles with wins and placed efforts previously. Now back over hurdles at a track he won at off 136, and the drop in class and trip could help him bounce back here.
16:02 4:02 Naas
Uhavemeinstitches
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+500
Lose
-50
Uhavemeinstitches, for me, is a great choice here now he has been upped to 3m. Out of Irish Grand National winner Bluesea Cracker, this Walk In The Park mare ran a cracking race when third in the Listed Opera Hat Chase. Progressive over fences with a beginners' chase win at Wexford and strong placings elsewhere. The step up in trip should play to her stamina-laden pedigree and grinding style, and off 130 she remains potentially well treated for a mare on the upgrade.
15:20 3:20 Carlisle
Forever Louie
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1800
Lose
-50
Forever Louie could easily improve past a green run lately. He ran a cracker when staying on to finish second over 2m before pulling up here through inexperience. A prior bumper sixth at Catterick was full of promise too. By Forever Now out of Jontys' Lass, he's bred for 2m on testing ground, and Rebecca Menzies knows how to ready them second time over hurdles with Nathan Moscrop keeping the ride. I expect much more fluency now, and he should travel strongly and pounce late in this company. Win claims if he puts it all together.
The Foreman
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+800
Lose
-50
The Foreman showed me a twinkle of ability when sixth on his hurdles debut and can be a decent each-way chance here if building on that. This 8yo Workforce gelding out of a Manduro mare (Princess Oriane) was never asked for his effort after a slow start in that 2m1f, so that experience should sharpen him up under Danny McMenamin onboard here. He's bred to stay at least this far, and this yard targets these hurdle races.
15:10 3:10 Warwick
Jimmy Hurdstrom
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 6.50 on 08/03 at 11:040.20 deduction for Got A Dream@4.33 withdrawn at 14:25R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 5.50 x (1-0.20) = 5.40
@+440
Lose
-3
Jimmy Hurdstrom looks an interesting one here despite the tougher mark today. He ran better than the bare result when fifth of nine on his debut, and he made some progress from midfield having raced too keenly. But that followed an excellent second at Fontwell and a keeping-on fourth at Aintree, where his form has now been franked. An Order of St George gelding with Saddlers' Hall stamina, he's shown me he stays 3m and handles this ground, with two promising bumper runs last spring after just three hurdles. Off 120 with Stan Sheppard up, this step back down to 2m5f could help him settle better today.
15:00 3:00 Naas
Jesse James Howard
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Jesse James Howard is a lightly raced 7yo with a fair bit of staying potential who could take a big step forward in a first-time tongue-tie. He ran with a bit more oomph when sixth of 14 over 2m4f and he kept plugging away. By Cokoriko out of a Villez mare, he’s bred to relish 2m, so Naas' conditions are ideal for his style. Off a mark of 90, he can do better now handicapping.
14:30 2:30 Naas
Le Labo
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.00 used instead of 6.00 takenBOG
@+600
Win
187
Le Labo showed me masses of mojo before falling at the last in a maiden hurdle LTO, and IMO is a huge danger now in Grade 3 company. He would have won very easily as he was cruising clear before stumbling, and his prior Naas bumper win here has been franked. A Mount Nelson gelding with Westerner stamina, he's effective at 2m on any ground, and Townend's 7 lb claim is a bonus here.
14:20 2:20 Carlisle
Masterfield
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+2200
Lose
-50
Bit of a tough race with the top three in here, but Masterfield has some serious untapped potential as a young French recruit stepping into hurdles. This Cokoriko gelding wasn't disgraced when fifth in a competitive bumper 33 days back, running with lots of promise, but things didn't pan out perfectly for him and he needed that run. Craig Nichol on now and a tongue-tie goes on for his rules debut here. Bit of a wildcard but not without chance today
14:10 2:10 Warwick
Legal Weapon
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+550
Lose
-50
Legal Weapon is one of the most solid and progressive novices in this field, IMO. He had every chance to win when fourth at Doncaster as beaten favourite but fluffed it. Prior to that he was a staying-on second at Fontwell. By Al Wukair out of a Sabiango mare, he's effective 2m to 2m3f and his track record is 1 from 2 at C&D. This isn't a deep race, so his reliability and class should give him another placing at least.
14:00 2:00 Naas
Healys Pub
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+600
Win
180
Healys Pub is a progressive youngster who comes here on the back of a cracking second here last month. This 5yo Telescope gelding built markedly on his debut when beaten into second over 2m2f and was prominent before a mistake two out left him with too much to do. With just two starts under rules he brings serious unexposed potential into a race lacking depth, imo.
13:40 1:40 Warwick
Tao Enki
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
Tao Enki could mount a decent challenge here with his consistent late-progress runs. Despite being outpaced when fifth at Ludlow, he'd posted three solid placings, so this, to me, confirms he's a genuine stayer who'll relish this 2m test. This No Risk At All gelding handles good and soft ground beautifully, and the yard does targets these spots. After 52 days off he's sure to be sharper, with Broughton claiming a handy 3 lb also
13:15 1:15 Chantilly
New Ground
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
New Ground arrives at Chantilly with some serious form and strong claims in this contest. This New Bay gelding posted a solid third in a Group 2 last year after a Listed third prior, before a slightly below-par effort to finish the season with. He comes back from 132 days off. Very effective at this trip, where he's won before, and Soumillon is an eye-catching jockey booking for a progressive 4yo who's weighted to go well at this level. IMHO he brings the best recent Group form in the field and looks a definite win chance if fit and ready.
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07 March 2026
17:23 5:23 Gowran Park
Reckless
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Reckless is an unexposed stayer, and he improved a bundle from his debut when stepped up in trip at Fairyhouse, finishing a clear second in a 2m4f maiden. Gordon Elliott in bumpers means that he thinks there’s more to come, and the 7 lb claimer helps here, as he brings race fitness and hurdling experience into a field of unknowns today.
15:15 3:15 Wolverhampton
Witch Hunter
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+1600
Lose
-50
Witch Hunter looks a strong each-way player now back at his favorite track and trip. He got a decent staying-on fourth over 1m and now drops slightly in grade, and returns to a track where he’s 2 wins from 3 and 1 win from 2 at this C&D. His AW record is rock solid with 4 wins and 3 places from 10, and he’s a former Group 2 winner with plenty of 7f form. If this race sets up perfectly, he has an amazing late speed and he is one of my top runners on his recent speed figures and gets a handy 3 lb taken off by Joe Leavy.
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13:50 1:50 Sandown
Laguna Beach
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+1400
Lose
-50
Laguna Beach looks very interesting now, switching into a handicap for the first time. He has already won over this trip and again took a big step forward when second in a 2m5 Ascot run, where he was travelling well but made a few errors and went down by 2 lengths. His pedigree is by Blue Bresil out of a Martaline mare, so 2m to 2m4f looks ideal for him. His form figures of 5-3-1-2 say to me that there can be more to come from a mark of 128, with Nico de Boinville back on also. These Premier Handicaps often rewards the progressive types, and he fits the right pattern to me as he is unexposed, already a winner at the trip, handles the conditions, and ran like he should keep improving with sharper jumping. Major win/place claims if he settles.
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06 March 2026
20:15 8:15 Dundalk
Final Voyage
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+750
Lose
-50
Final Voyage is one of my reliable ones and should give another solid account here. Lto he was poorly positioned off a slow pace and beaten in ninth, but he'd been in good order previously with a second over 10f and a close fifth at Wolverhampton. He is also a C&D winner and has a 7 lb claimer, Maye, on board, and he has 1 from 7 so far on this track.
17:45 5:45 Dundalk
Im Spartacus
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+550
Win
165
Im Spartacus loves Dundalk and could easily capitalise on this return to his preferred trip here. Two runs back he was denied a clear run when eighth off 62, but he'd been in excellent condition prior with a good fourth over C&D and a short-head second at the Curragh. He's 3 from 11 at this track and distance, and Caffrey claims 5 lb off.
17:12 5:12 Dundalk
Howyoulikethat
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Win
45
Howyoulikethat has a good AW record and arrives in solid shape despite a disappointing LTO. He travelled well before flattening out and finishing back in eighth over 1m2f off this 81 mark. Prior to that he'd strung together three consistent runs, including a very good third over 1m, so he's still competitive at the Polytrack where he's 3 from 17 so far.
16:26 4:26 Newcastle
Green Team
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+850
Lose
-50
Green Team brings solid form and a recent AW win to this. He is a 7-year-old Wootton Bassett gelding. He stays well beyond 12f, with the most recent form a second at Wolverhampton. He is now dropped 3 lb to 64 since then and with Loughnane onboard he's very effective in cheekpieces, with 3 from 19 in them, and on the Tapeta he has 2 from 12. He is also back below his last winning mark from March.
16:10 4:10 Exeter
Harry Junior
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+700
Win
210
Harry Junior is much better than his Exeter flop and could bounce back in this weaker race. Now freshened up, he reverts to just the tongue-tie (cheekpieces off this time), which is with his best form, and his Doyen/Presenting pedigree says this is ideal. Off 89 with Jack Tudor back on, he’s still fairly treated for a lightly raced 6yo who’s 1 from 3 at this trip.
15:20 3:20 Ayr
Maiori
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+900
Lose
-50
Maiori looks a very interesting one sent to hurdles today and has the profile to go close on debut. He ran out an 18-length win in the last 3-miler, travelling strongly in mid-division before cruising through to lead before the last and powering clear. This is exactly the kind of form that often translates well to staying novice hurdles.
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05 March 2026
17:13 5:13 Thurles
Bon Bon Fizz
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+4000
Win
1200
I'm going for third time lucky here ;) Bon Bon Fizz showed me a heck of a lot of promise before a late fall here. He was midfield and keeping on well into fifth when departing at the very last. To me he was seeing the trip out strongly on heavy ground and was much more encouraging than his point-to-point run and fall. Now dropping to a bumper with 7 lb claimer Burke-Ott on, this Pour Moi gelding is from a winning family and could relish the flatter track and lack of jumping pressure here. At bigger prices he's the sort of unexposed type who might outrun his odds if taking to this.
17:00 5:00 Haydock
Hurlyburly
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Win
35
Hurlyburly brings some good bumper form into this and could easily improve again now tackling timber. He ran another fair race for sixth last time out, beaten six lengths in a more competitive bumper than this one. He did run prominently, so he's got the ability here if he settles. As a Shirocco gelding from a solid jumping family, he's bred to stay 2m plus, so this 1m7 is well within reach and with 5 lb claimer Maggs on board in a race not loaded with any obvious fast pace, he may have a decent chance today.
16:45 4:45 Wincanton
Triple Edge
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
Triple Edge has a staying pedigree that could see him make a good debut today. A Schiaparelli gelding out of Black Tulip (who was a dual-purpose winner up to 2m6f), he's bred for stamina and with the jumping from Black Sam Bellamy as the dam. Bryan Carver is a very good booking, and the yard's recent form with juveniles has been good. While the other unexposed rivals bring more obvious zip, Triple Edge has the ability to stay on late if taking to timber first time and could grab an each-way and gatecrash the party vibe ;)
15:40 3:40 Wincanton
Stans The Man
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 17.00 on 05/03 at 11:050.15 deduction for Ignore The Door@6.00 withdrawn at 14:59R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 16.00 x (1-0.15) = 14.60
@+1360
Win
408
Stans the Man comes back to his fave track and distance today. A bit meh on his last run, but he has won his previous two starts here, two off slightly lower marks. His 118 mark still says that he can mix it up with this company. Overall he is 6 from 18 in these Class 4s. Freshened up off a short break, he should love the give if conditions hold and can dictate again here.
15:15 3:15 Haydock
Dream Diamond
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Dream Diamond was sent off favourite LTO and he made mistakes and stopped very quickly after racing in front. Prior to that he scored easily at 2m off 120. Now up to 122 with an extra 3 lb claimer (119), Chadwick is on board for an in-form yard. He's bred to stay up to 2½m and should have brushed up his jumping after a break. He's still a class act who can challenge top weight if settling better in a very open race.
14:58 2:58 Thurles
Long Road
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+4000
Win
175
Long Road showed me loads of promise before unseating twice, so I'm giving him one last go here. He was a staying second in a Tramore chase prior to those UUs, building on a point win, so I'm not sure if he just doesn't like the fences. The short break , a change to chases and a drop to 88, could help and an each way is doable if he settles better.
14:23 2:23 Lingfield
Thunder Goddess
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2200
Lose
-50
Thunder Goddess is another interesting one for me from Andrew Balding's yard. They won this very maiden last year. She's by Lightning Spear out of Cape Victoria, making her a half-sister to useful middle-distance winners like Whimsy on the AW. The 7 lb claim from Chalmers helps off bottom weight also and to me her pedigree screams untapped potential here.
14:15 2:15 Haydock
Yorkshire Man Sam
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
Yorkshire Man Sam showed me some decent promise in bumpers and now needs to prove he's still got his mojo intact. As a Black Sam Bellamy gelding from a Presenting family, he's bred for this 2m5f trip. One reason for picking him here is that he is up against less-tested runners, so a place isn't impossible if he takes to timber here
13:58 1:58 Thurles
Stormalong
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Lose
-50
Stormalong brings a wealth of chasing experience to this and is also dropping in class after a decent Grade 2 effort here. Tongue strap and cheekpieces remain, with 1 from 3 in them, and I expect a prominent ride here. She has some battling qualities that I like and a track record that make her dangerous in this lesser company.
13:53 1:53 Lingfield
Dakota Power
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+2200
Lose
-50
Dakota Power is much more interesting to me now, dropping back to his best trip after finding 1m too much. He travelled up in a handy position in that mile but began to lose his place from 2f out, so this should suit better. He has 3 wins, 2 of them at 7f, including on turf and on the AW, and his best form has always come from 7f handicaps off this mark. Down another 3 lb to 63 with a 5 lb claimer taking off even more, he’s effectively well below some past winning efforts. If he can get a prominent sit from the gates, he has a solid each-way chance and isn't without a win shout, IMO.
13:45 1:45 Haydock
Gamesters Guy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+100
Lose
-50
Gamesters Guy is the one for me here. He ran another solid race when second LTO, beaten 18 lengths, but he travelled really well in second before a tired mistake at the last in a deeper race. A tongue tie goes on first time with Nichol on board for a yard in form, and his wins, like his Doncaster one, show he's progressing nicely over fences. Much easier race here also, so definitely can compete well.
13:37 1:37 Wincanton
Jack Sprat
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+1600
Lose
-50
Jack Sprat is a hard horse to catch right now, but the switch back to hurdles at his favorite course does offer me a window for a better run. He was pulled up on his return to fences, but he’s a previous 3m hurdle winner who has run some of his best races over this C&D. The cheekpieces go on again with a 6 lb claimer from Ryder, which could help him travel better in midfield this time. If he settles and the ground stays on the softer side, a bounce back wouldn’t surprise me here.
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