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Ward Castle 2:00 Newmarket (10/1 bet365). Open race but this looks to have as good a chance as any at a decent price. Good 2nd on the AW at Kempton, only lost on the head bob and winner since scored in a handicap off 76, suggesting today's mark of 71 is fair enough. Probably needed Redcar reappearance and pulled too hard last time in 1st time blinkers, still ran well enough though. Settled and travelled well but not good enough.

That is pretty frustrating, took the 7/1 last night 🤮

Gawd knows! I quite like Saffie Osbourne though and she's on the bottom weight, taking 3 off, will do for me (no money involved 😀).

Friary Rock 3:30 Southwell (3.4/1 SBK). Just following the move on this one, sustained money from as big as 18/1 last night into 2/1 generally, can still get 3.4/SBK so I've followed in! Much improved effort but not good enough to win.

2.30 - Alfred Munnings3.05 - Samburu3.40 - Hurricane Lane4.20 - Home Affairs5.00 - Fresh5.35 - Missed the Cut6.10 Wordsworth

2.30 - Mawj3.05 - Sam Maximus3.40 - Candleford4.20 - Inspiral5.00 - Fresh Hope5.35 - Ottoman Fleet6.10 - Ladies Church

Wasn't a terrible ride I don't think, just made a decision that hasn't quite panned out...If he stayed where he was and got no run we'd have asked if he should have switched him out!

2.30 - Brave Nation3.05 - Post Impressionist3.40 - Magical Lagoon4.20 - Stradivarius5.00 - Amortevtia5.35 - -6.10 - Tactical

2.30. Love Reigns 3.05. Eldar Eldarov 3.40. Shahryar 4.20. Saffron Beach 5.00. Sinjaari 5.30. Little Big Bear 6.10. White Moonlight

2.30 Baaeed 3.05 Age of Kings 3.40 Winter Power 4.20 Coroebus 5.00 Who Dares Wins 5.35 Juan Elcano 6.10 Cleveland

Agree with Mighty Ulysses, jockey seemed to panic last time, should be more to come with better handling. 13/2 e/w (bet365) without the fav might be a way to go for the cautiously inclined. Bit gutting to get chinned for the E/W when he was there with a chance of the win.

Minella Mojo 5:41 Newton Abbot (37/1 SBK). First run for new yard, a small outfit but she gets the occasional winner. He rarely runs a bad race and imo has spent most of his career running over too far. Likes to front run on fast ground and has dropped 20lbs from his peak handicap mark. Showed he retains plenty of ability when 2nd to a well weighted winner at Exeter in October. Not run for 222 days so fitness might be an issue, but will risk a few quid at the price. Also taken top 4 finish with Skybet at 9/2. Prominent until tailing off very quickly.

Up in class was probably the main factor, also up in the handicap and down in trip...things seemed to happen too quickly for him, never in the race but plugged on.

Had a flick though Fontwell and like the look of a few. Not done any singles yet but done a small acca in case the stars align! Fortunate Fred 1:00 9/4. Looks to have the best form in the book with 2 solid efforts at Sedgefield. Floy Joy (nap) 1:35 7/2. Dropped to a good mark judged on jumpers bumper win and 2nd at Newton Abbot. Good ground looks key. Sammylou 3:20 5/1 (bet365). 4lb below last year's course and distance win and will be ready to go after break. Main rivals don't look that well handicapped. Belle Jour 3.55 (price gone, don't bother!). I like CD form for chases here, won easily last time and this looks weak. Underwhelming runs from Fortunate Fred and Floy Joy, I thought Sammylou looked the winner all the way round and was 1/7 on the run in but got worn down close home

Can you bet on Raducanu retiring from a match? I understand it would be heavily odds on.