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29 August 2025
19:05 7:05 Wexford
Applejack Poet
Daily Racing
60 EWNAP
@10.00
Lose
-120
I've held on until this morning before backing Liz Doyle's 8yo in case of heavy rain, but the going is good/yielding with a dry, breezy day forecast. Also, the messages are mixed regarding breeding at this trip, but he wasn't stopping 12 days ago at Tramore over half a mile shorter on his chasing debut. So, I'm hopeful rather than confident. What I am sure of is how well he jumped the first time over fences, and with improvement expected, he could be the value in the race.
Subtotal-120
27 August 2025
19:25 7:25 Bellewstown
W B Easy
Daily Racing
150 EWNAP
@5.50
Lose
-300
But for a mistake at the last at Ballinrobe last month, I believe Ross O'Sullivan's 5yo would've gone very close. It was well supported that day in a better race than this and has been dropped 2lb. Must be worth a bet.
Subtotal-300
23 August 2025
17:20 5:20 York
Marhaba Ghaiyyath
Daily Racing
25 EW
@6.50
Lose
-50
Normally, you would avoid one who's gone up 13 lb in two runs for not winning like the plague, but there are reasons to think Charlie Johnstone's progressive 3yo may still have enough to gain a much-deserved success here. That age group has a particularly good record in this race, and the race in which he got collared late on at Goodwood is working out well.
16:50 4:50 Killarney
Shes A Fine Wine
Daily Racing
150 EW
@12.00
Lose
-300
Henry De Bromhead's mare has been running consistently well in her three runs this summer. I don't think she quite got home in the Galway Blazers at the start of the month. This drop in trip and sharper track can only help the 7-year-old, and I make her a strong each-way bet.
15:35 3:35 York
Ethical Diamond
Daily Racing
25 EWNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@7.00
Win
180
Willie Mullins quite often runs one at Royal Ascot before a tilt at the Ebor. Absurde, for instance, two years ago. The way Ethical Diamond won the Duke Of Edinburgh h'cap there, I will not look elsewhere.
14:25 2:25 York
Golden Handshake
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@6.50
Lose
-50
William Haggas' Golden Handshake looks like the one to be on in his hat-trick attempt. The trainer has won this race twice in the last six years, and this improver looks like the type to add to that tally.
13:50 1:50 York
Bullet Point
Daily Racing
25 EW
@6.50
Lose
-50
If the William Haggas 4yo turns up after his snug victory in the Clipper Handicap here on Thursday, the hint should be followed. Tom Marquand could barely pull him up, and reportedly a trip to Australia in November beckons.
Subtotal-270
22 August 2025
18:55 6:55 Kilbeggan
Hit The Frame
Daily Racing
200 WINNAP
@5.00
Lose
-200
If the tongue-tie / blinkers combination & new front-running tactics work as well as they did at Roscommon 17 days ago, John Flavin's 6yo will be hard to beat. I can't see much pace in the race & it's entirely possible Hit The Frame will get a solo out in front.
13:50 1:50 York
French Duke
Daily Racing
30 EWNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 6.50 used instead of 5.50 takenBOG
@6.50
Win
3
Much will depend on the start, as if Roger Varian's 4-year-old blows it like he did at Goodwood, his chance would be severely compromised. On several occasions last season, he looked listed or even Group class, and the trainer does like to target this race, having won it twice in the last ten years (including last year). 4-year-olds have an incredible record in this race, and seeing as there are only three entered here (including the 2nd favorite), there's room for a saver if that's your bag.
Subtotal-197
21 August 2025
17:20 5:20 York
Dance In The Storm
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@7.50
Win
7
In my humble opinion, Andrew Balding's 3yo should've got the race in the Stewards' room last time out at the Goodwood Festival. Up only 3lb here, it must be the bet.
16:10 4:10 York
Alice Monet
Daily Racing
25 EW
@11.00
Lose
-50
It's interesting that Dermot Weld, who won this in 2019 with a similar sort, has opted to go up in trip with his improving filly. 3-year-olds have such a good record in this, and that's where I've concentrated my options.
15:00 3:00 York
Leadman
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@12.00
Lose
-50
After having no luck at the Goodwood Festival & just failing to get up at Newbury on Saturday, David O'Meara's 5yo must be the bet here over a furlong more. He's shown he stays a mile in the past & is due to go up 5lb in the future. York & Newbury are similiar tracks & a reproduction of his run 5 days ago would be enough.
14:25 2:25 York
Song of The Clyde
Daily Racing
25 EW
@8.50
Win
225
Clive Cox has won the last two runnings of this valuable sales race & goes for the hat-trick with the selection. Rossa Ryan, last year's winning jockey, takes over for the first time & seeing as the last 10 winners have been drawn below 15, the ten berth looks fine too.
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20 August 2025
16:50 4:50 Worcester
Alshadhian
Daily Racing
200 WINNAP
@7.00
Lose
-200
The Greenall/Guerriero 5yo could not have been more impressive at Southwell in June, winning by 13 lengths. That followed a fall 10 days previously on his chasing debut at Stratford. He was all the rage back at Stratford 8 days after his runaway win under a 7lb penalty but reportedly ran flat, with probably the races coming too soon. He's been freshened up with a 64-day break and looks the one in an open race.
Subtotal-200
16 August 2025
15:20 3:20 Ripon
First Folio
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@12.00
Win
30
Julie Camacho's runners are just hitting form, and her 7yo can go close if reproducing his CD second in a similar grade in June under this claimer. The grey didn't run as well under a different pilot back here down a grade 12 days ago, but reunited with young Kielu-Marshall and with his high draw, I can see him taking some catching.
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15 August 2025
18:45 6:45 Tramore
A Snow White Park
Daily Racing
200 WINNAP
@5.00
Lose
-200
Mags Mullins 4yo is without doubt the most unexposed mare here. A shock 66/1 winner at Ballinrobe in May in a conditions hurdle following a fall in a PTP, she was then exposed to the deep end of novice hurdling when 6th at the Galway Festival. This is her debut in a handicap on her 3rd run in a rules hurdle and crucially, in my opinion, her first run against her own sex. 4yos under 14/1 have a good record in this race from a small amount of runners.
Subtotal-200
11 August 2025
18:55 6:55 Ballinrobe
Only One Plan
Daily Racing
250 WINNAP
@5.00
Lose
-250
A repeat of the win here 20 days ago by the Michael Flannery 8-year-old would see him go very close here from 4lb higher. The drop in trip of 1/2 furlong will probably help, as has the change of tactics employed since 7lb claimer Conor Owens has taken over. Instead of being held up, he's been ridden much more prominently, and with a lack of pace in the race, he may even get his own way in front at his local track.
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09 August 2025
16:30 4:30 Ascot
Ebts Guard
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 6.50 on 08/08 at 06:150.10 deduction for Silent Age@8.00 withdrawn at 15:470.10 deduction for Leadman @10.000 withdrawn at 15:47R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 5.50 x (1-0.2) = 5.40Best Odds Guaranteed SP 7.50 used instead of 5.40 BOG
@7.50
Win
195
The Muir/Grassick trained 4yo has been running well in all the top mile handicaps this season. Golden Mile at last week's Goodwood Festival and the Hunt Cup at the Royal Ascot meeting, and deserves a change of luck. He'll be ridden by the Swedish Champion jockey, Per-Anders Graberg, who will captain the Europe team.
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15:20 3:20 Ascot
Marchogion
Daily Racing
25 EW
@7.00
Lose
-50
Andrew Balding's Marchogion has run two solid races (from the last three) at both the Newmarket tracks and under the hands of the Swedish Champion jockey. Should go close in this.
14:45 2:45 Ascot
Night Breeze
Daily Racing
25 EWNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@10.00
Win
270
The Ian Williams 5yo looks good each way value here. He's run well on 3 of his last 4 runs at this trip on quick ground, two of them over course and distance, with the only blip being at Epsom, which did not suit him at all. He'll be ridden by the Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan, who, although Australian-based, is a native of Ireland, so rides for the GB/Ireland team.
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06 August 2025
19:17 7:17 Wexford
Juniper Hill
Daily Racing
200 WINNAP
@5.00
Lose
-200
Following her winning chasing debut, Paul Nolan's 6-year-old is rated a stone higher than her hurdling mark on her handicap debut. The assumption is she'll improve from that victory and the longer trip, seeing how well she hit the line at Downpatrick.
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02 August 2025
15:12 3:12 Galway
Winning Smut
Daily Racing
100 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@8.50
Win
900
Gordon Elliott won this last year with a 6yo that earlier this year came third in the Stayers Hurdle & I'll be more than happy if Winning Smut is within two stone of The Wallpark. What I do know is that this stiff finish will bring out the best in this young stayer, certainly more than Killarney did last time.
14:30 2:30 Goodwood
Danielle
Daily Racing
27 EWNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 11.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@11.00
Win
27
The Gosden yard has a good record in this Group 2 race, and the ground has come in his 4-year-old's favor. I expect her to improve for this trip too.
13:55 1:55 Goodwood
Master Builder
Daily Racing
25 EW
@11.00
Lose
-50
David Menusier has already won a handicap here with a 4yo on Wednesday & I'm hoping he can repeat that feat here. Master Builder ran respectably here in May & with his yard striking form, he'll do for me.
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01 August 2025
13:55 1:55 Goodwood
Opera Ballo
Daily Racing
90 WINNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@2.10
Void
0
The Godolphin/Appleby runner beat three of his rivals here comprehensively at the Newmarket July meeting. So realistically, he has Cosmic Year to beat, which, on the form shown so far on decent ground, he should do.
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31 July 2025
16:30 4:30 Galway
Jalila Moriviere
Daily Racing
100 EW
@15.00
Lose
-200
Given Willie Mullins' record in this, 5 out of the last 10 runnings, and the fact Paul Townend has chosen the 6yo mare from a possible 6 runners for the stable, this is too big a price. She's only had 3 runs for the yard, so is unexposed, and this drop back to a stiff 2 miles should suit her, following her good 4th in a competitive handicap at Punchestown's Festival over an extended 2m4f.
14:10 2:10 Galway
Westport Cove
Daily Racing
200 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-200
Paul Townend has chosen the 7-year-old over three other Mullins runners, and that looks like the correct choice to me. I thought he ran as well as could be expected up against seasoned handicappers in the Sussex Champion Chase at Plumpton last April on only his fifth run over fences and got off the mark in pleasing fashion at Ballinrobe last May.
13:55 1:55 Goodwood
Maximized
Daily Racing
30 EWNAP
@6.00
Lose
-60
I'm going to stick with last year's top trainer at this meeting, Charlie Appleby, and his Maximized, who lost his unbeaten record in the July Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month. The yard appears to have a strong group of 2-year-olds this season, and it's interesting they're keeping the faith with this colt.
13:20 1:20 Goodwood
Marhaba Ghaiyyath
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@9.00
Win
15
Charlie Johnston's father Mark used to target this meeting & won this race four years ago with William Buick on board. Last time out at Newmarket, he was a clear second to an unexposed Godolphin winner ridden by Buick & it seems significant the jockey's keen to be aboard here.
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30 July 2025
13:55 1:55 Goodwood
Formal
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@10.00
Lose
-50
3-year-olds have won the last three runnings of the Oak Tree, and that's the age group I'm concentrating on. Andrew Balding's Formal was highly impressive at Epsom on Oaks day, but then proceeded to disappoint at York against the boys in the G3 Criterion. She was the only 3-year-old to contest that race, and I'm happy to put a line through that run.
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29 July 2025
15:05 3:05 Goodwood
Illinois
Daily Racing
108 WINNAP
@2.10
Lose
-108
Quite simply Illinois should be odds-on. He's been runner-up in three Group 1's & this drop back to 2m from the 2m4f of the Ascot Gold Cup trip should clinch his first win at the top level.
13:20 1:20 Goodwood
Tony Montana
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@15.00
Lose
-50
Michael Bell's 5-year-old was beaten just over 1 length in this last year, and no doubt this has been his target again. You can ignore his run in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot last time. He always runs well here, and although like many at this meeting will need luck in running, he will be finishing better than most.
Subtotal-158
28 July 2025
17:40 5:40 Galway
Prove Yourself
Daily Racing
200 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@8.50
Win
100
Trainer Ross O'Sullivan has a good record at this meeting, and his 6yo looks to have been laid out for this, with a spin on the flat 27 days ago. He'll be strong at the finish, and this testing track will suit him down to the ground.
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27 July 2025
14:37 2:37 Uttoxeter
Vocito
Daily Racing
150 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 13.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@13.00
Win
2160
Olly Murphy's 7yo is pretty consistent over both hurdles & fences & goes well for Lewis Edmunds , who is good value for his 7lb claim. My only worry is him getting in a battle for the lead, as there's one or two headstrong characters in the field. If he's sensible & lies up in second or third, he'll take the beating.
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26 July 2025
16:10 4:10 Ascot
Calandagan
Daily Racing
80 WINNAP
@2.75
Win
140
Out of the two joint-favourites, the Prix De Saint-Cloud winner is definitely the one I want to be with. When beaten 1/2l by Jan Brueghel in the Coronation Cup at Epsom, I got the impression he was not quite 100% on that ground. On good ground and a track he likes, I'm confident he can turn that form around.
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