National Hunt Racing > Saturday February 14th

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Betfred Grand National Trial(HANDICAP CHASE) (Grade 3) (1) 3m5f Monbeg Dude has been running very well without winning since his 7th place finish in the Aintree Grand National last April. He made his comeback with a 2nd place finish behind Victors Serande at Chepstow and then ran a good race when 4th behind Gold Cup contender Many Clouds in the Hennessy. He was 4th in the Welsh National last time out and he is sure to be bang in the mix again if his jumping holds up. Broadway Buffalo is another worth a second look but Benvolio looks by far the horse with the most potential in this field. He was unlucky to lose the Welsh National last time out, and the 3rd that day, Glenquest, bolted up at Down Royal during the week so that is a good sign. Benvolio - 2 Points WIN @ 5/1 Betfred Read Full Preview @ http://www.punterslounge.com/grand-national-trial-tip-benvolio-can-make-amends-for-agonising-welsh-national-defeat

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Re: National Hunt Racing > Saturday February 14th Betfair Ascot Chase(Grade 1) (1) 2m5f 110yds Ptit Zig looks one of the most progressive chasers in the UK this season, racking up four wins on the trot. He won those four races by a combined distance of 37 lengths and again looked awesome when easily disposing of Champagne West in the Dipper Chase. This will be his biggest test to date though and it is very hard to win 5 on the trot. Balder Success won impressively at Kempton last time, but he didn't beat a whole pile and has a bit to prove here for me. I think the value in the race has to be Ballycasey personally. Willie wouldn't send him over if he didn't fancy his chances as he could have had a nice little pot at his local track, Gowran Park, on the same day, so it could be significant. Ballycasey - 2 Points WIN @ 5/1 Bet365 Read Full Preview @ http://www.punterslounge.com/ascot-chase-tip-willie-mullins-is-sending-over-ballycasey-to-win-another-big-pot-on-uk-soil