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1st @ 1\2 today

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Mayhem Mya 12.30 Chepstow 5 Pts Win @ 4\11 (bog)

Dual bumper winner who shaped well in the face of a stiff task when fourth at Haydock (18.9f) on hurdles debut 30 days ago, typically taking a strong hold. Sure to improve, and sights lowered here.

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1st @ 4\11 today

Lady Adare 15.55 Newcastle 3 pts Win @ 1\2 (bog)

Made all in a course bumper for Micky Hammond last March and created good impression when following up on Uttoxeter hurdle debut for a new yard 8 months later. Had wind op since. Likely more to come. 

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1st @ 1\2 yesterday

Walking On Air 13.15 Newbury 3 Pts Win @ 4\7 (bog)

 Well-bred 4-y-o who was supported and showed plenty in Kempton bumper last March his yard have done well in, showing signs of greenness. Not seen since, so rates a very interesting hurdling debutant. 

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1st @ 5\6 yesterday

Zacony Rebel 13.30 Ludlow 3 Pts Win @ 8 \11 (bog)

Lightly-raced ex-pointer who upped his game to open account in novice at Fontwell in October. Backed it up when second in a Huntingdon handicap last month and he sets the standard for rest to aim at. 

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1st @ 8\11 yesterday

On the Blind Side 14.25 Lingfield 3 Pts Win @ 10\11 (bog)

Smart hurdler who reappeared with good second in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury in November. Hasn't scaled same heights either start since but return to calmer waters a plus. Can figure. 

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4th yesterday

Jonbon 13.25 Haydock 2 Pts WIn @ 2\5 (bog)

Brother to top-class Douvan and could be of similar standard himself, stretching his unbeaten record to 4 (including a point) when readily landing Ascot Grade 2 last month. Can't oppose. 

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1st @ 2\5 yesterday

Allaho 15.15 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 4\11 (bog)

Top-class chaser who made a successful reappearance in 10-runner John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (20.4f, good to soft, 7/2) 49 days ago by 2 lengths from Janidil. Will take plenty of beating. 

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1st @ 4\11 yesterday

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Walk In Clover 14.50 Leicester 4 Pts Win @ 4\7 (bog)

Runner-up final point start and also found just one too good on hurdles bow at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in November. Leading claims starting out for new yard here, for all that a stiffer test would be ideal. 

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1st @ 4\7 yesterday

Jay Bee Why 14.20 Wincanton 3 Pts Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Irish point winner who showed useful form in winning 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles last season. Similar form when runner-up on chase debut but well beaten at Cheltenham since. Obvious claims in this. 

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3rd yesterday

Klassical Dream 14.05 Gowran Park 2 Pts Win @ 4\11 (bog)

High-class hurdler. Career best when winning 11-runner Christmas Hurdle (7/4) at Leopardstown (24f, soft) 30 days ago by 2 lengths from Flooring Porter. Standard bearer. 

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4th yesterday

Vienna Court 14.35 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 8\11 (bog)

Has returned a much improved model this term, and really impressed when bagging 16-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f) 27 days ago. Hard to see her not completing her hat-trick here. 

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2nd yesterday

Ha D'Or 14.15 Fairyhouse 4 Pts Win @ 2\7 (bog)

Fairly useful hurdler. 7/2, excellent second of 21 in novice at Navan (16f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Holds leading claims. 

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1st @ 2\7 yesterday

Champion Green 14.10 Naas 5 Pts Win @ 1\2 (bog)

Useful winner at 9f on flat. 5/2, best excused run when pulled up in juvenile maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m) 13 days ago (saddle slipped). Previous exploits over hurdles give him sound claims here. 

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1st @ 4\6 yesterday

Kilcruit 13.20 Punchestown 5 Pts Win @ 1/3 (bog)

Grade 1 bumper winner. Beaten at short odds both hurdle starts but they were in decent races and he ought to take a good deal of stopping here. 

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1st @ 1\3 yesterday

State Man 15.10 Limerick 3 Pts Win @ 1\6 (bog)

Promising ex-French gelding. Off 20 months but looked likely winner when fell 2 out in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, 8/13) on IRE debut 37 days ago, going best at time. Can gain compensation. 

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1st @ 1\6 today

Dubrovnik Harry 13.50 Leicester 3 Pts Win @ 2\7 (bog)

eats gelding who confirmed his debut promise in no uncertain terms when bolting up in an Exeter maiden on New Year's Day. Will stay this trip and the one to beat with further improvement likely.

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2nd yesterday

Frere D'Armes 15.40 Wincanton 2 Pts Win @ 4\11 (bog)

Picked up for £25,000 having finished second in an Irish point and made a useful prospect work hard to land odds on hurdles bow at Ludlow. Landed odds himself at Huntingdon since and can defy penalty. 

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1st yesterday @ 4\11

American Gerry 15.10 Catterick 1 Pt Win @ 2\5 (bog)

Runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers and fairly useful form over hurdles, clear of the remainder when runner-up in a small field at Fontwell on Sunday. Leading claims. 

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1st @ 2\5 yesterday

Soldier of Love 14.45 Leopardstown 4 Pts Win @ 8\15 (bog)

Useful chaser who was prolific in the summer of 2020 and, while his form tailed off towards the end of that season, he's been found a good opening to make his hunter debut after 9 months off.

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2nd yesterday

Honeysuckle 15.00 Leopardstown 5 Pts Win @ 1\4 (bog)

Unbeaten in 13 starts and she bids to complete her hat-trick in this event on the back of impressive victory in Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Current Champion Hurdle winner, and hard to beat. 

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1st @ 1\4 yesterday

Serious Charges 12.45 Fontwell 5 Pts Win @ 4\9 (bog)

Runner-up in a point and bumper but related to hurdle winners and made the perfect start at Exeter 3 weeks ago (16.7f). Lots more to come and very much the one to beat up in trip.

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1st @ 4\9 yesterday

Doctor Parnassus 13.15 Taunton 5 Pts Win @ 4\11 (bog)

Failed to win on the level for David O'Meara but a half-brother to the classy hurdler Metier and he looked useful when making perfect start at Ascot 17 days ago. Very much the one to beat. 

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1st @ 4\11 today

Drumbear 14.37 Sedgefield 5 Pts Win @ 1\33 (bog)

Bumper winner who jumped well when making a successful hurdling debut in 5-runner novice at Musselburgh (2½m) at the turn of the year. Fair third at Down Royal since. Looks to face a simple task. 

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1st @ 1\20 today

Adamantly Chosen 14.55 Thurles 5 Pts Win @ 8\15 (bog)

Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Excellent second of 22 in novice hurdle (1/4) at Cork (16f, heavy) 33 days ago, running on. Holds very good claims. 

 

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1st @ 8\15 today

Fantastic Lady 15.05 Bangor 3 Pts Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Fairly useful winning hurdler who proved a different proposition on her second go over fences as she landed a similar event over this trip at Warwick impressively, jumping superbly. More to come.

 

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1st @ 7\4 yesterday

Elimay 16.00 Naas 3 Pts Win @ 1\6 (bog)

Smart chaser. Evens, respectable ½-length second of 5 to Mount Ida in Grade 3 mares' event at Fairyhouse 42 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces on 1st time. Should score easily. 

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1st @ 1\6 yesterday

Largy Debut 15.10 Punchestown 3 Pts Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Made a winning hurdling debut at Cork after leaving Stuart Crawford. Made favourite but well beaten in a Grade 1 over Christmas so he's surely worth another chance given his debut promise. Hood on. 

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5th Yesterday

Mark of Gold 13.45 Plumpton 2 Pts Win @ 2\7 (bog)

Fairly useful winner on the Flat and improving over hurdles, off the mark when landing a gamble over C&D last month. More to come for top local trainer and can defy a penalty.