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Ballydague Lady 13.30 Sedgefield 7 Pts Win @ 1.67 (bog) Dual point winner who has progressed with each start over fences, easily getting off the mark in a 4-runner conditionals event at Fontwell on Wednesday, and escapes a penalty for this follow-up bid.

1st @ 1.73 not fluent, tracked leaders, went 2nd 10th, jumped left 12th, led approaching last, ran on, readily Bets 10 Wins 5 Total Bet 47 Total Won 39.64 Loss 7.36 SR 50%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Top of the Glas 13.20 Catterick 7 Pts Win @ 2.25 (bog) Useful on Flat, made an encouraging start to hurdling career, finishing runner-up both starts to date. Arguably not seen to best effect at Wetherby latest, and leading contender in this line-up.

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Top of the Glas 13.20 Catterick 7 Pts Win @ 2.25 (bog) Useful on Flat, made an encouraging start to hurdling career, finishing runner-up both starts to date. Arguably not seen to best effect at Wetherby latest, and leading contender in this line-up.

3rd prominent, took keen hold, bumped 5th, every chance when hit 2 out, stayed on same pace flat Bets 11 Wins 5 Total Bet 54 Total Won 39.64 Loss 14.36 SR 45.4%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Bitofapuzzle 13.10 Wincanton 8 Pts Win @ 1.17 (bog) Point winner who landed pair of bumpers last year, and took Rules record to 3-3 with success on return in listed event at Cheltenham last month. Very hard to beat now hurdling.

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Re: Short Priced Favs Black Thunder 14.30 Sandown 8 Pts Win @ 1.73 (bog) Developed into smart chaser last season, completing a hat-trick in a Grade 2 at Lingfield in December, and much better for return when close second (tongue tied) at Ascot last month. The one to beat.

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Bitofapuzzle 13.10 Wincanton 8 Pts Win @ 1.17 (bog) Point winner who landed pair of bumpers last year, and took Rules record to 3-3 with success on return in listed event at Cheltenham last month. Very hard to beat now hurdling.

1st @ 1.17 close up in chasing group, challenged 8th, led going well 3 out, went right last, ridden flat, asserted final 100 yards

Black Thunder 14.30 Sandown 8 Pts Win @ 1.73 (bog) Developed into smart chaser last season, completing a hat-trick in a Grade 2 at Lingfield in December, and much better for return when close second (tongue tied) at Ascot last month. The one to beat.

1st @ 1.73 jumped well, raced wide, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 7th and pressed leader, brushed 18th, pushed along briefly after 4 out, led 3 out, soon clear, easily Bets 13 Wins 7 Total Bet 70 Total Won 62.84 Loss 7.16 SR 54%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Missed Approach 12.10 Wetherby 8 Pts Win @ 1.44 (bog) Irish maiden point winner who created a good impression when landing a Uttoxeter bumper in October and did likewise to get off the mark over hurdles at Ffos Las 3 weeks later. Sure to progress.

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Missed Approach 12.10 Wetherby 8 Pts Win @ 1.44 (bog) Irish maiden point winner who created a good impression when landing a Uttoxeter bumper in October and did likewise to get off the mark over hurdles at Ffos Las 3 weeks later. Sure to progress.

3rd chased leaders in 4th, mistake 2nd, not fluent 5th, pushed along 4 out, ridden before next, kept on to take 3rd before last, no impression Bets 14 Wins 7 Total Bet 78 Total Won 62.84 Loss 15.16 SR 50%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Highland Retreat 13.05 Huntingdon 9 Pts Win @ 1.83 (bog) Strong-travelling front runner who developed into a very useful hurdler last season. Neck second to Return Spring in a 4-runner novice chase at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month and she sets the standard.

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Highland Retreat 13.05 Huntingdon 9 Pts Win @ 1.83 (bog) Strong-travelling front runner who developed into a very useful hurdler last season. Neck second to Return Spring in a 4-runner novice chase at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month and she sets the standard.

1st @ 1.83 sometimes jumped left, made all, pushed clear between last two, easily Bets 15 Wins 8 Total Bet 87 Total Won 79.31 Loss 7.69 SR 53.33%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Arabic History 12.45 Musselburgh 9 Pts Win @ 1.2 (bog) Half-brother to numerous Flat winners. Won bumpers at Newton Abbot and Market Rasen before 2 excellent runner-up efforts. Very hard to beat if taking to hurdling.

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Arabic History 12.45 Musselburgh 9 Pts Win @ 1.2 (bog) Half-brother to numerous Flat winners. Won bumpers at Newton Abbot and Market Rasen before 2 excellent runner-up efforts. Very hard to beat if taking to hurdling.

1st @ 1.2 tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, challenged leader when left in lead last, kept on and driven out Bets 16 Wins 9 Total Bet 96 Total Won 90.11 Loss 5.89 SR 63%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Jigsaw Financial 15.40 Fontwell 9 Pts Win @ 2.5 (bog) Won twice at Southwell this term, already in command when left well clear at final flight last week. Penalty offset by 7 lb claimer and definitely the one to beat.

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Jigsaw Financial 15.40 Fontwell 9 Pts Win @ 2.5 (bog) Won twice at Southwell this term, already in command when left well clear at final flight last week. Penalty offset by 7 lb claimer and definitely the one to beat.

7th held up mid-division, weakened before 2 out Bets 17 Wins 9 Total Bet 105 Total Won 90.11 Loss 14.89 SR 59%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Ballyboker Breeze 12.50 Hexham 10 pts Win @ 1.15 (bog) Irish point winner who didn't jump that well but still made a good start for new connections when second to a useful sort from the Nicky Richards yard at Ayr. Excellent opportunity to go one better.

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Ballyboker Breeze 12.50 Hexham 10 pts Win @ 1.15 (bog) Irish point winner who didn't jump that well but still made a good start for new connections when second to a useful sort from the Nicky Richards yard at Ayr. Excellent opportunity to go one better.

1st @ 1.2 made all, clear from 4 out, mistake last, unchallenged Bets 18 Wins 10 Total Bet 115 Total Won 102.11 Loss 12.89 SR 61%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Three Kingdoms 12.50 Newcastle 10 Pts Win @ 1.53 (bog) Progressive novice hurdler last term, winning 3 times prior to finishing down the field in Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Perfect start to chasing with success at Leicester last month, and leading claims.

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Three Kingdoms 12.50 Newcastle 10 Pts Win @ 1.53 (bog) Progressive novice hurdler last term, winning 3 times prior to finishing down the field in Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Perfect start to chasing with success at Leicester last month, and leading claims.

1st @ 1.8 tracked leader, challenged and not fluent last, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well Bets 19 Wins 11 Total Bet 125 Total Won 120.11 Loss 4.89 SR 58%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Melodic Rendezvous 12.20 Bangor 10 pts Win @ 1.36 (bog) Scored 3 times in Grade 2s over 2m last season, including the Kingwell at Wincanton in February. Looked rusty on return at Haydock, but one very much to note now tackling larger obstacles.

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Re: Short Priced Favs The New One 15.10 Cheltenham 10 pt Win @ 1.53 ( bog )

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Melodic Rendezvous 12.20 Bangor 10 pts Win @ 1.36 (bog) Scored 3 times in Grade 2s over 2m last season, including the Kingwell at Wincanton in February. Looked rusty on return at Haydock, but one very much to note now tackling larger obstacles.

1st @ 1.36 held up mainly in 3rd, went 2nd 3 out, driven and effort next, upsides last, ridden and kept on under pressure flat, led narrowly final strides

The New One 15.10 Cheltenham 10 pt Win @ 1.53 ( bog )

1st @ 1.57 chased leader, jumped slightly right at times, led approaching last, quickened clear final 150 yards, comfortably Bets 21 Wins 13 Total Bet 145 Total Won 149.41 Profit 4.41 SR 62% ROI 3.04% First year that the first bet did not win !

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Re: Short Priced Favs Ebony Express 12.15 Carlisle 3 Pts Win @ 1.25 (bog) Fairly useful on Flat for Alan Swinbank and made a winning start over hurdles over C&D for this yard a fortnight ago, beating Northside Prince by 8 lengths. The one to beat despite a 7 lb penalty.

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Ebony Express 12.15 Carlisle 3 Pts Win @ 1.25 (bog) Fairly useful on Flat for Alan Swinbank and made a winning start over hurdles over C&D for this yard a fortnight ago, beating Northside Prince by 8 lengths. The one to beat despite a 7 lb penalty.

1st @ 1.25 close up in chasing group, chased clear leader 4th, led 2 out, soon clear, eased flat, comfortable Bets 22 Wins 14 Total Bet 148 Total Won 153.16 Profit 5.16 SR 63.64% ROI 3.48%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Globalisation 12.55 Ffos Las 3 Pts Win @ 1.57 (bog) Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points in April and showed fairly useful form when winning an Aintree bumper in October. Likely type for hurdling.

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Globalisation 12.55 Ffos Las 3 Pts Win @ 1.57 (bog) Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points in April and showed fairly useful form when winning an Aintree bumper in October. Likely type for hurdling.

2nd prominent in chasing group, 3rd and mistake 2 out, mistake last, ridden and chased winner run-in, one pace and just held on for 2nd Bets 23 Wins 14 Total Bet 151 Total Won 153.16 Profit 2.16 SR 60.87% ROI 1.43%

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Re: Short Priced Favs If In Doubt 14.40 Catterick 2 Pts Win @ 1.36 (bog) Useful hurdler. Got only as far as the second on his chasing bow at Exeter on return but went close at Wetherby next time. Should open his account here.

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If In Doubt 14.40 Catterick 2 Pts Win @ 1.36 (bog) Useful hurdler. Got only as far as the second on his chasing bow at Exeter on return but went close at Wetherby next time. Should open his account here.

1st @ 1.36 with leader, always travelling well, blundered 4th, took narrow advantage, going well when left well clear last, unchallenged and eased flat Bets 24 Wins 15 Total Bet 153 Total Won 155.88 Profit 2.88 SR 62.5% ROI 1.88%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Easter Day 14.15 newbury 1 Pt Win @ 1.91 (bog) Gained trio of novice hurdle wins 2 seasons ago and continued progress over fences last term, beating subsequent RSA winner O'Faolains Boy at Ascot when last seen a year ago. Obvious claims.

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Easter Day 14.15 newbury 1 Pt Win @ 1.91 (bog) Gained trio of novice hurdle wins 2 seasons ago and continued progress over fences last term, beating subsequent RSA winner O'Faolains Boy at Ascot when last seen a year ago. Obvious claims.

3rd led and set slow pace, joined 3 out, headed last, no impression run-in, weakened into 3rd last half furlong Bets 25 Wins 15 Total Bet 154 Total Won 155.88 Profit 1.88 SR 60.00% ROI 1.22%

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Re: Short Priced Favs Lochnagar 13.20 Exeter 4 Pts Win @ 2.63 (bog) Fairly useful on the Flat in Germany and much improved over hurdles when winning at Uttoxeter on handicap debut 9 days ago, by 9 lengths from Wordy's Boy (eased down). Big player despite 7 lb penalty.