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1.50 Haydock - 1pt win Kateson @ 5/1 (Bet365) Looks on a fair mark based on novice form and although beaten last time out, should enjoy the return to softer conditions here. Trip looks fine on the ground and can defy top weight.

1.30 Ascot - 1pt e/w Rosy World @ 5/1 (Bet365) Been in good form and ran better than the bare result when 3rd last time out - leading at 2 out before fading having done plenty up top. With a more conservative ride today should be bang in the mix and looks a great e/w bet. 3.20 Ascot - 2pts win The Last Day @ 4/1 (Bet365) Looks plenty of competition for the lead in this and that should play nicely into the hands of this one - has been climbing the weights for some bloodless victories but still looks on a fair mark based on how his novice form has worked out. Can travel into this and do enough to win again. 1.50 Haydock - 2pts win Kateson @ 5/1 (Bet365) Looks on a fair mark based on novice form and although beaten last time out, should enjoy the return to softer conditions here. Trip looks fine on the ground and can defy top weight.

3.00 Cheltenham - The Butcher Said 11/2 Bet365

12.05 - Thyme Hill 12.40 - Mick Pastor 1.15 - Minella Warrior 1.50 - Ramses De Teillee 2.25 - Spiritofthegames 3.00 The Butcher Said 3.30 - Jatiluwih 4.00 - Midnight Callisto

12.25 Ascot - 1pt win Mason Jar @ 4/1 (Hills) Horse on the up who has won easily from the front the last twice - looks on a fair enough mark given more to come and in a conditional jockeys race, looks a fairly easy ride from a prominent position - should take some passing once more. 1.35 Ascot - 1pt win Earlofthecotswolds @ 5/1 (Bet365) Will relish the extra yardage today on his second start over fences - was running well when jumping let him down towards the end of that race - eventually coming down - but with that experience under his belt I think his form over hurdles would give him a huge chance here. 3.20 Ascot - 1pt win Vinndication @ 10/3 (Hills) Was in good form last season and looks highly likely to be suited by this step up in trip. Won fresh last campaign too and can continue his progression this year.

11.03 Belle Vue - 2pts win Somerset Belle (T3) Strong running type will need the gaps was an A6 dog earlier in the summer and now working her way back into action with some good runs at this level. Times are aligned with these but with improvement expected for more runs and with a bit of luck, can pull away from these at the death. 11.34 Belle Vue - 2pts win Sirius Dog Star (T2) Has comfortably the best recent time in this field and was unlucky on its drop down to A4 company last time out, suffering from crowding at the second bend but with better luck today will take a lot of beating.

Selections: 21 Wins: 7 Points staked: 33 Points returned: 38 Profit/loss: +5pts

1.47 Romford - 2pts win Mallogs Darcy (T2) Not had much luck of late, finding trouble or having to come from behind last time but can turn handy on the shoulder of the 4 and 6 today and turn up the heat down the back. If avoiding bother will take the beating. 2.07 Romford - 2pts win Mandys Candy (T6) This looks between the 4 and the 6 for me and much will depend on who holds the early supremacy but I think the 6 can beat the 5 to the punch and enjoy a solo out wide with the 3 causing the 4 trouble on the run up. Form is closely tied with the black but given the make up, I'm all aboard the stripes. 2.42 Newcastle - 2pts win On Your Bike (T2) Drops in grade here and that can really help this bitch who has been running consistently in the higher grade without getting her head in front. Is very competitive on times, not many of these look A4 graders so with a bit of luck - should clear T1 to the bend - will take pegging back once taking over down the back.

1.40 Newmarket - 1pt win Hyanna @ 11/1 (Hills) I think this will be run at a good pace and will take some getting on potentially tacky ground so I like the prospects of 1m4f winner Hyanna here. Has been running well in a number of highly competitive handicaps and this is easier than last time out. I think a strong run 1m2f is perfect and whilst maybe not as unexposed as some of these, has the form in the book to go well at a price.

1.40 Newmarket - 1pt win Hyanna @ 11/1 (Hills) I think this will be run at a good pace and will take some getting on potentially tacky ground so I like the prospects of 1m4f winner Hyanna here. Has been running well in a number of highly competitive handicaps and this is easier than last time out. I think a strong run 1m2f is perfect and whilst maybe not as unexposed as some of these, has the form in the book to go well at a price. 4.35 Newmarket - 2pts win Specialist @ 3/1 (Bet365) Hard to judge the favourite on its easy win last time out but Specialist is a rock solid alternative and will take the beating here in my eyes. Should improve for the step up in trip and did as well as expected last time out behind an odds on shot who has run well in listed company since.

7.42 Nottingham - 2pts win Ballybeg Dart (T4) Consistent type who hasn't been outside of the first 3 in previous 5 starts, winning once. Has comfortably the best time in this field and hopefully won't find as much trouble today with a slow starter on its outside. A clear run at the first and this one will take a lot of beating. 8.44 Nottingham - 1pt win Keeperhill Kirby (T2) Fairly competitive race but the blue has been in good form lately with its runs in the 30.70s a few starts back enough to land this. Has run well despite finding pockets of trouble the last twice but can see off T1 into the first bend and if holding position on the rail, can take some pegging back. 8.59 Nottingham - 1pt win Honour Hawk (T2) I personally see the 3 dog as the danger in this race with the 4's best recent time coming after an uncharacteristically good start which hasn't been replicated since. T2 will have to ride a bit of luck at the bend on sectionals but form is good and this consistent type can land the spoils with a dollop of luck. 9.14 Nottingham - 1pt win Sandyhill Dolly (T2) Another pick in the blue and similar profile to Honour Hawk - very consistent type but has been finding spots of trouble in pretty much all recent runs. Despite this, times have been good and if she doesn't get knocked from pillar to post tonight can get a much deserved victory.

7.42 Newcastle - 1pt win Harton Jet (T5) Bit of a value bet this one, albeit does come with risks attached. Highly likely to be behind at the first bend but any trouble up ahead will suit this strong runner. Has a good chance on the clock and if he can get round clean, should make presence felt up the long straight at Newcastle. 7.57 Newcastle - 2pts win Havana Hottie (T2) Has the best time in this field and has been in cracking form of late. A repeat of recent runs would see this one go very close. Another strong runner who will have to find the gaps but if enjoying a clear, can pick these up late in the day. 8.29 Newcastle - 1pt win Snazzy Reaction (T5) @ 4/1 (Ladbrokes) A good race this but a lot of these will need to lead to win, but Snazzy Reaction is stronger than most of these and has times in the book that would match the best of these despite finding trouble of late - even these disrupted times are competitive with the clear run times of the remainder and looks a good price. 8.44 Newcastle - 1pt win Pandoras Dave (T2) @ 4/1 (Ladbrokes) Make-up looks good here for the blue with a fair few middle to wide or wide runners and this one likely to hold the rail ahead of T1. Consistent type who should have a clear here and on times will go very close indeed. Looks a nice little Lucky 15 too here hopefully.

2.26 Perry Barr - 1pt win Blue Act (T3) Has been a magnet for trouble recently but has a better make up today with slow-risers on either side and could hit the bend handy today. If doing so, should have the all-round pace to see these off. 2.44 Perry Barr - 2pts win Hello There (T5) Form in August would be sufficient to win this in higher grades before getting battered from pillar to post on his return last time out. The 6 dog will be out of his way early given that one's early pace but with a clear out wide, can pick that one up and the remainder later in the piece. 3.04 Perry Barr - 1pt win Stoneparkwarrior (T1) This represents a drop in grade today having been running in OR with credit despite finding pockets of trouble. Fairly unexposed around here and can follow the 2 round with that one setting it up nicely for the selection given its likely early supremacy. 4.58 Perry Barr - 2pts win Barnfield Bolt (T1) Best form in the field and simply ought to win this with a bit of luck. Tempered the stake down on this one as not guaranteed he'll get a nice run into the opening corner, but if close enough, should be capable of taking this.

Couple of hard luck stories and a couple of winners. Had hoped for a bit more but hey ho. Ballymac Hawkin a 7/2 winner and Universal Jet came in at 6/4. 11pts staked, 9.5pts returned = -1.5pts.

2.50 Curragh - 1pt win Shehreen @ 5/1 (Hills) Two highly promising outings so far - a highly creditable 3rd on debut with form tying in favourably with some of these and then got on top close home in its maiden last time out, seeing the trip out well which will bode well for the testing conditions today.