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31 December 2025

14:43 2:43 Uttoxeter

Kalhandrion

Daily Racing

100 EWNAP

@5.00

Lose

-20

Cotswold trainer Richard Hobson has got his team in fine fettle, and his 5yo novice chaser won in the manner of a progressive sort on his chasing debut at Huntingdon 39 days ago.

30 December 2025

15:23 3:23 Taunton

Anytrixwilldo

Daily Racing

120 EWNB

@7.00

Lose

-240

The O'Neill yard has been in much better form recently, and their 7yo was bang in contention when falling at Wincanton two out a fortnight ago. That was on soft ground, yet Anytrixwilldo had previously seemed to prefer a decent surface.

14:50 2:50 Taunton

Square Du Roule

Daily Racing

125 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 4.00 on 29/12 at 16:560.00 deduction for Chedingtons Guest@13.00 withdrawn at 09:390.00 deduction for Its A Breeze @23.000 withdrawn at 13:150.10 deduction for Lelantos @10.000 withdrawn at 14:13R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 3.00 x (1-0.1) = 3.70

@3.70

Lose

-58

I think Harry Cobden made an uncharacteristic rick about Nigel Hawke's 5yo over CD 19 days ago in giving him too much to do. I'm sure he'll be out to make amends now he knows Square Du Roule stays 3m.

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29 December 2025

14:22 2:22 Newbury

Andashan

Daily Racing

125 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 7.00 on 28/12 at 07:230.00 deduction for Meatloaf@15.00 withdrawn at 06:490.00 deduction for Kalium @12.000 withdrawn at 08:570.15 deduction for Scorpio Rising @5.500 withdrawn at 12:35R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 6.00 x (1-0.15) = 6.10

@6.10

Win

765

Chris Gordon's 5yo appeared to run into one last time at Haydock 37 days ago, following a respectable seasonal reappearance here earlier in the month over a half-mile shorter than today's trip. The extra distance can only be a plus, and this looks an excellent opportunity for the yard to continue their good run.

28 December 2025

15:13 3:13 Catterick

Tree Top Tyson

Daily Racing

137 EWNAP

@5.50

Lose

-274

Patrick Neville's 5yo makes his handicap debut from a reasonable mark & the step-up in trip is sure to suit as is the sound surface

14:50 2:50 Limerick

Sarah Beara

Daily Racing

100 EWNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 15.00 used instead of 8.00 takenBOG

@15.00

Win

180

Sam Curling's 7-year-old looks more than capable of landing a three-mile handicap hurdle on deep ground from her current mark. She would have badly needed the run 35 days ago.

27 December 2025

14:50 2:50 Chepstow

Rock My Way

Daily Racing

80 EWNB

@6.50

Lose

-160

This has been the Tizzard 7yo's target for ages, and a 9 lb rise may not stop him based on the way he took apart an Ascot field 35 days ago. My only slight concern is the lack of Chepstow form.

13:20 1:20 Kempton

Ive Madeupmymind

Daily Racing

125 EWNAP

@9.00

Lose

-250

King George-winning trainer Ben Pauling's 5yo was a bit keen on his seasonal debut over CD but still had every chance when falling two out. With that run out of the way, it's hoped the 5yo will settle better, especially with a couple of front-runners in the race.

26 December 2025

14:30 2:30 Kempton

Fact To File

Daily Racing

60 WIN

@4.00

Lose

-60

I think the Henderson runner, strictly from a value point of view, is a little short, so I'm going for Fact To File to turn the John Durkan form around with Gaelic Warrior. I feel three miles will be his optimum this season.

14:15 2:15 Aintree

Kelce

Daily Racing

100 EW

@7.50

Win

Neil Mulholland's 7-year-old could well get his own way in front at a track that will suit his style of running, and on ground that will suit.

14:03 2:03 Wincanton

Muskoka

Daily Racing

120 EWNBNOTETip made at odds of 8.00 on 23/12 at 17:470.20 deduction for Wicked Thoughts@5.00 withdrawn at 06:31R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 7.00 x (1-0.20) = 6.60

@6.60

Win

The more the ground dries out at Wincanton, the more the chance of Emma Lavelle's 7-year-old improves. I believe the price is too big, seeing as it's good to soft in places already (Tuesday) and a dry forecast ahead. His best form has come on a decent surface at a right-handed track, and he has the ability to go very close.

13:20 1:20 Kempton

Wendigo

Daily Racing

60 WIN

@3.50

Lose

-60

This looks a red-hot Kauto Star and, unusually, I think the two home-trained novice chasers might have too much for the Mullins-trained Kitzbuhel. I'm siding with the Jamie Snowden-trained Wendigo. If he was able to win over an inadequate 2m4f at Newbury last time, he should have the speed for 3m around here.

13:00 1:00 Wetherby

Lillistar

Daily Racing

150 EWNAP

@4.50

Lose

-300

Micky Hammond's 5-year-old has been very consistent over hurdles and can gain a well-deserved success. She may not have quite got home here over 2f further, and I expect the grey to take the beating under a hold-up ride.

22 December 2025

14:20 2:20 Huntingdon

Caelan

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@12.00

Lose

-50

You don't get many Bowen/Murphy runners at this price, and the 4yo looks worth a small bet. He ran his best hurdle race over Cheltenham last month before possibly getting caught out on the soft ground at Sandown. A repeat of his run back here would put him in the mix.

13:08 1:08 Musselburgh

Benefit Ben

Daily Racing

150 EWNAP

@5.00

Lose

-300

I've been a fan of Adam Nicol's front-runner this year, but even I was surprised the 7-year-old had the stamina to win over fences here a fortnight ago over an extended 2m7f on soft ground. With competition for the lead over this shorter trip, he'll hopefully be able to burn his competitors off, as his staying power is guaranteed.

20 December 2025

15:35 3:35 Ascot

Alexei

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@5.50

Lose

-3

Joe Tizzard's progressive 5yo goes for the hat-trick. His runaway win in the Greatwood at Cheltenham's Open meeting allays any ground fears, as the going that day was softer than he's likely to encounter here.

12:55 12:55 Haydock

Ip Up

Daily Racing

50 EWNB

@11.00

Win

Ip Up has run two solid races this season, and at the prices looks the each-way value. Jedd O'Keefe's mare is pretty flexible regarding the going too.

19 December 2025

14:25 2:25 Ascot

The Hardest Geezer

Daily Racing

125 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 7.00 takenBOG

@10.00

Win

100

The White/Hobbs-trained 6yo is due to go novice chase, but connections must be confident he can win a handicap hurdle from his current mark. Indeed, he would have done so but for fiddly errors in the latter stages of both his races.

17 December 2025

13:58 1:58 Newbury

Mighty Bandit

Daily Racing

220 WINNAP

@5.00

Win

880

The Warren Greatrex 5-year-old cost 420,000 EUR at the Highflyer Sales 22 months ago. Although I think there's little chance of recouping that enormous outlay, Mighty Bandit ran a race full of promise on his chasing debut over CD in a warm novice handicap 19 days ago. He was a 50/1 chance then, and improvement will make him hard to beat here.

13:45 1:45 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

Daily Racing

170 WINNB

@5.00

Lose

-170

Rockinastorm's form figures when jumping fences over CD are 121, and but for being beaten a neck, Henry Daly's 8yo would be unbeaten here. He ran well at Cheltenham's Showcase meeting in the 18-runner amateur handicap chase when falling at the last on his seasonal reappearance, and seems to act on any going.

14 December 2025

14:25 2:25 Navan

Cheerful Chap

Daily Racing

100 EWNB

@8.00

Lose

-200

Philip Rothwell's 8yo looks the value in an open race. He didn't appear to stay the 3m 1f on heavy going at the Cheltenham Open meeting, and this drop back to 2m 4f could well be the answer.

13:50 1:50 Navan

Battle Of Ridgeway

Daily Racing

150 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.00 used instead of 4.50 takenBOG

@7.00

Win

1080

Martin Hassett's 7-year-old looks the one to be on. The form of his third at Cheltenham's Open Meeting looks more than enough.

12 December 2025

14:42 2:42 Bangor on Dee

Passing Kate

Daily Racing

92 EWNAP

@7.50

Void

On the level of form, Matt Sheppard's 8-year-old has shown on deep ground recently. That makes her a value bet, especially if there are no non-runners leaving a dead eight.

11 December 2025

14:58 2:55 Warwick

Jupiter Des Bordes

Daily Racing

125 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@6.50

Win

825

Richard Hobson's 6yo has always shaped as if 3 miles would suit, and as he gains experience I expect his jumping to improve. He's shown a pretty consistent level of form so far, but I think there's more to come.

06 December 2025

15:35 3:35 Sandown

Tanganyika

Daily Racing

40 EWNAP

@5.00

Lose

-80

Venetia Williams' yard has yet to hit form this season, and her runners have tended to need their first run. Her 7-year-old shaped well on his seasonal debut at Cheltenham's Open meeting. With the pace likely to be fast and furious here for a long-distance race, stamina will be at a premium, which will suit last season's Midland National runner-up.

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15:00 3:00 Sandown

Leau Du Sud

Daily Racing

60 WIN

@3.50

Lose

-60

On official ratings, Dan Skelton's 7yo has 6 lb to find with Il Etait Temps, winner of the Celebration Chase here in April. However, L'Eau Du Sud looks to be improving fast, judged by his easy victory in the Schloer Chase at Cheltenham's Open Meeting, and might be the value here.

14:40 2:40 Aintree

Galia Des Liteaux

Daily Racing

25 EWNBNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 10.00 used instead of 6.50 takenBOG

@10.00

Win

Dan Slelton's 9yo has dropped 11 lb in the handicap since his first run of last season and shaped as if he'll come on plenty for his run at Carlisle 34 days ago. He finished 8th in the 2024 Grand National, so these fences will hold no fears for him and he will appreciate every drop of rain that falls at the Liverpool track.

05 December 2025

13:10 1:10 Sandown

Coup De Coeur

Daily Racing

65 WINNAP

@9.00

Lose

-65

I can't remember North Yorkshire trainer Micky Hammond sending a runner down south to Sandown, so on that fact alone it's worth giving his 7-year-old a second glance. The front two in the market have one chase run between them, and at this track it's important to get into a jumping rhythm. The best recent form over fences seems to be with the outsider of five.

29 November 2025

15:15 3:15 Newcastle

Cruz Control

Daily Racing

30 EW

@5.00

Lose

-60

Tom Lacey's 8yo has always looked a rehearsal type. After a strenuous 2024, he's been given time by connections and should be capable here.

14:15 2:15 Newbury

Indemnity

Daily Racing

30 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@5.50

Lose

-3

His second behind the subsequent Greatwood Hurdle winner Alexei at Ascot four weeks ago makes Emma Lavelle's 5yo the one to beat here.

14:00 2:00 Newcastle

The New Lion

Daily Racing

74 WIN

@3.00

Lose

-74

A cracking renewal of the Fighting Fifth, and I'll go for Skelton's unbeaten Turners Novice Hurdle winner, The New Lion, to prevail.

13:40 1:40 Newbury

Ludor

Daily Racing

100 EWNB

@7.00

Win

Tom Symond's 5-year-old incurred a massive 13 lb hike for his 27-length romp at Bangor 17 days ago, but he still appeals as the one who might be ahead of the handicapper.

12:44 12:44 Fairyhouse

Mirazur West

Daily Racing

56 WIN

@3.50

Lose

-56

Willie Mullins' 7-year-old goes well fresh, and his powerful connections think he's well handicapped. It could be a good idea to follow their opinion.

12:30 12:30 Newbury

Hunter Legend

Daily Racing

120 EWNAP

@6.00

Lose

-240

Many of Venetia Williams' runners have needed the run, and that looked to be the case with her 8-year-old Hunter Legend in the Paddy Power Gold Cup a fortnight ago. He must be the one down a grade here, up in trip, and with the forecast rain in his favour.

28 November 2025

13:50 1:50 Newbury

No Questions Asked

Daily Racing

200 WINNAP

@7.00

Lose

-200

Ben Pauling's 7-year-old jumped and won in the manner of a smart novice at Ascot 27 days ago. The price looks too big when you consider he's 2 lb below the joint favourites on official ratings, both of whom have their marks from hurdling.

12:45 12:45 Newbury

Secret Des Dieux

Daily Racing

50 EWNB

@10.00

Win

James Owen's 5yo looked impressive on his chasing/seasonal debut at Fakenham and looks value each way (3 places) at the prices despite going up in grade.

27 November 2025

14:25 2:25 Lingfield

Gold In The Rivers

Daily Racing

200 WINNAP

@5.50

Lose

-200

David Pipe's 6-year-old had a moderate four runs over hurdles after being bought for £40k from Gordon Elliott's yard; however, he ran a stormer over C&D 16 days ago on his seasonal/chasing debut. That run suggests there's much more to come over fences, and just a repeat would put him right in the mix here.

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