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Not a bad week overall.

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8 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Oh its Saucepot 16.50 Windsor 1 Pt Win @ 2\1

1st @ 3\1 - Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, ran on strongly

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Raynama 16.45 Roscommon 1 Pt Win @ 7\4

Non Runner

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Miss Conway 16.35 Hexham 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Multiple C&D winner who is really thriving at present, completing a hat-trick by 6 lengths here last month. Handicapper had his say but hard to dismiss in present mood. 

Knockmaole Boy 19.05 Laytown 1 Pt Win @ 7\2 (bog)

1 win from 2 runs this year. Creditable second of 7 in novice hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good to soft, 11/10) 10 days ago, travelling best. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing.

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22 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Miss Conway 16.35 Hexham 1 Pt Win @ 6\5

4th - Led, headed 4 out, chased winner briefly before last, lost 3rd place when no extra towards finish

22 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Knockmaole Boy 19.05 Laytown 1 Pt Win @ 7\2

9th - Towards rear, no impression from over 2f out, never a factor

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On Alberts Head 15.00 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Thrown in on old form and would have got off the mark at second attempt for this stable but for a costly late blunder at Newton Abbot 4 days ago. Obvious claims to go one better with a clear round.

First Figaro 19.35 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Won 7-runner bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 8/1) 11 days ago, forging clear. Trainer going well.

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23 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

On Alberts Head 15.00 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 11\10

4th - Held up behind, headway before 3 out, kept on one pace

23 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

First Figaro 19.35 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 11\8

5th - Mid-division early, 8th halfway, closed and pushed along on outer into straight, no extra from over 1f out

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So Beloved 16.00 Haydock 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Smart performer who's been holding his form well in better company this season, not beaten far when fifth of 18 in Group 3 at York 2 weeks ago. Big chance of ending losing run.

Drakaina 16.55 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 7\2 (bog)

Winner in hurdle at Wexford in May. 8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Progressing with each run and enters calculations. 

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23 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

So Beloved 16.00 Haydock 1 Pt Win @ 11\8

4th - In rear and keen, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd place close home

23 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Drakaina 16.55 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 7\2

2nd - Soon towards rear, closer order approaching straight, chased leaders in 3rd before last, kept on without troubling winner run-in

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Nuns Walk 17.40 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog)

Thrice-raced filly. 9/4, second of 4 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Will take the beating.

Kion 16.05 Down  Royal 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Promising sort. Second of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 8/1) 20 days ago beaten a head. Should improve again and stands out on form. Heads the shortlist

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Kapstadt 16.50 Stratford 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Useful hurdler. Found the County at Cheltenham all too competitive but returned to form when an excellent third at Market Rasen in July. Leading contender on chase debut. 

Eziyra 17.05 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Dual winner at 2 yrs and even better upped to this trip this season, chasing home Enable in the Irish Oaks before landing fair Cork Group 3 last month. Leading claims.

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Code of Law 15.25 Fontmell 1 pt win @ 13/8 (bog)

Goodthingstaketime 17.25 Curragh 1 pt win @ 5/2 (bog)

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Boris Grishenko 17.05 Perth 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Stepped up a little on debut when second of 6 in bumper at Downpatrick (19f, good) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Big player for the Elliott/Johnson team. 

True Companion 15.00 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 4/1) 5 days ago. Carries penalty. Has to be taken seriously and top the shortlist with Oisin Orr in the saddle again.

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Skilled 14.35 Worcester 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Backed up a good run at Uttoxeter by winning comfortably at Stratford. Defied an 8 lb weights rise to follow up at Worcester since and should go well again up another 7 lb.

Bamako Moriviere 16.10 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Smart hurdler who has ran creditably in this sphere last twice, latest when third of 13 in novice chase at Killarney (17f, good) 17 days ago. Leading contender.

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On 9/7/2017 at 11:31 PM, Xtc12 said:

Nuns Walk 17.40 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ Evs

1st @ 6\4 - Always prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly

On 9/7/2017 at 11:31 PM, Xtc12 said:

Kion 16.05 Down  Royal 1 Pt Win @ 6\4

Non Runner

On 9/9/2017 at 8:19 AM, Xtc12 said:

Kapstadt 16.50 Stratford 1 Pt Win @ 11\10

3rd - Held up in rear, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, mistake 5th and 9th, headway 10th, 2nd 3 out until 2 out, weakened before last

On 9/9/2017 at 8:19 AM, Xtc12 said:

Eziyra 17.05 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 5\4

1st @ 5\4 - Held up, 4th halfway, progress to 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, headway to lead narrowly final 150 yards, kept on best under pressure  

On 9/10/2017 at 8:47 AM, Xtc12 said:

Code of Law 15.25 Fontwell 1 pt win @ 13/8

4th - Behind, headway 9th, chased leaders 4 out, outpaced before next, never on terms, weakened last

On 9/10/2017 at 8:47 AM, Xtc12 said:

Goodthingstaketime 17.25 Curragh 1 pt win @ 5/2

6th - Soon chased leaders, 9th halfway, closed and not much room from 2f out, no extra and one pace 1f out

 

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On 9/11/2017 at 0:13 AM, Xtc12 said:

Boris Grishenko 17.05 Perth 1 Pt Win @ 11\10

3rd - Tracked leaders in 3rd place, ridden over 1f out, no extra

On 9/11/2017 at 0:13 AM, Xtc12 said:

True Companion 15.00 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 15\8

3rd - Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong into 3rd closing stages

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Skilled 14.35 Worcester 1 Pt Win @ 2\1

4th - Held up towards rear, mistake 6 out, headway 5 out, went 3rd before 4 out, no extra last

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Bamako Moriviere 16.10 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 5\2

Fell - Led, left well clear 4 out, in command approaching straight, kept on well, fell last

 

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Demons Rock 14.20 Doncaster 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog)

Has really thrived with racing and unbeaten in 4 outings over 6f, showing a really good attitude for the latest of them in a big-field York nursery last month. Sets the standard.

Riven Light 15.05 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Promising type. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Didn't need to be at best when winning 4-runner minor event at Tipperary (9f, soft, 1/5) 13 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Aussie Valentine, driven out.

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On 9/12/2017 at 10:11 PM, Xtc12 said:

Demons Rock 14.20 Doncaster 1 Pt Win @ Evs

4th - Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out

On 9/12/2017 at 10:11 PM, Xtc12 said:

Riven Light 15.05 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 11\10

1st @ 11\8 - Slightly impeded early, soon raced in 6th, closed travelling smoothly from over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden out and reduced lead close home

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Masarzain 16.15 Epsom Downs 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (13/8) at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 6 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty. Continues to thrive for new yard and of obvious interest.

Ben Button 17.50 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog)

Promising individual. Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (2/5) at Sligo (20.5f, good) 35 days ago, always holding on. Has to be taken seriously.

 

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On 9/13/2017 at 11:51 PM, Xtc12 said:

Masarzain 16.15 Epsom Downs 1 Pt Win @ 13\8

2nd - Keen towards rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish

On 9/13/2017 at 11:51 PM, Xtc12 said:

Ben Button 17.50 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ Evs

1st @ Evs - Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, improved into 3rd before 5 out, closed 3 out, challenged 2 out, led before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, comfortably

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Nathan 15.25 Chester 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog)

Very strong at the finish when making a successful handicap debut at Bath last month and value for extra when following up at Newbury 2 weeks later. One to keep on the right side of. 

Koroleva 17.50 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Promising sort. 9/4, beck second of 10 on Killarney debut (17f, good) 3 weeks ago. Hood added. Open to improvement and good chance of going one better.

 

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14 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Nathan 15.25 Chester 1 Pt Win @ Evs

3rd - Tracked leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd and no extra close home

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Koroleva 17.50 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 6\5

5th - Led, headed after 6f, 2nd halfway, 3rd 7f out, ridden in 4th and no impression 3f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace

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Give and Take 15.05 Lingfield 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Promising individual. Second of 7 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 9/4) 25 days ago, no match for winner. Obvious claims.

Moghamarah 14.00 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising sort. Second of 10 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft, 7/1) 46 days ago, closing all way to line. Highly likely to be in the mix. 

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22 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Give and Take 15.05 Lingfield 1 Pt Win @ 6\4

1st @ 6\4 - Made virtually all, driven and edged right towards stands side rail 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, ran on, very easily (hand timed)

22 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Moghamarah 14.00 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 2\1

1st @ 2\1 - Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead over 2f out and soon ridden clear, kept on well inside final furlong, easily 

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Christopher Wood 14.30 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Promising individual. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Salisbury in June. 9/4, fourth of 9 in minor event at Ascot (7f, good) 64 days ago, doing too much too soon. Well worth another chance. 

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21 hours ago, Xtc12 said:

Christopher Wood 14.30 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 11\10

2nd - Tracked winner, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, stayed on under pressure when hard pressed for 2nd final furlong, no impression with winner

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Wait for Me 15.00 Worcester 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Useful hurdler who contested some hot 2m handicaps last season and made pleasing return at Newton Abbot a fortnight ago up in trip. Looks a good chasing prospect.

Contingency 15.25 Galway 1 Pt Win @ Evs (bog)

Promising individual. First run since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam when 8/13, won 12-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) on NH debut 31 days ago, plenty in hand. Shortlist material.

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On 9/17/2017 at 10:36 PM, Xtc12 said:

Wait for Me 15.00 Worcester 1 Pt Win @ 11\10

1st @ 11\10 - In rear, jumped right and slow early stages, headway when not fluent 7th, pushed along and 6 lengths 4th 4 out, mistake 3 out, closed to take 3rd when mistake last, still 4 lengths to make up flat, finished strongly to lead close home

On 9/17/2017 at 10:36 PM, Xtc12 said:

Contingency 15.25 Galway 1 Pt Win @ Evs

1st @ 15\8 - Chased leader in 2nd, improved to challenge 2 out, led narrowly entering straight, slight mistake last, ridden run-in, asserted closing stages

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Simpson 14.35 Yarmouth 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Gelded, belatedly built on debut promise when winning 6-runner nursery at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft, 9/4) 15 days ago, keeping on well to land gamble. Should have more to offer.

Alaykha 17.45 Galway 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Thrice-raced filly. 9/4, blinkered for 1st time and tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 15 in maiden at Killarney (11f, good to soft) 25 days ago, running on late. Obvious claims.

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