Xtc12 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thought I had posted here today, anyhow, for the records it was 2nd & 4th Bad Boy De Pouldu 14.35 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog) Mark dropped after 3 underwhelming efforts last season and he took a step back in the right direction when going close on 19.5f course return 18 days ago. Taken to go one better now. Royal Blend 14.20 Gowran Park 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog) Fairly useful maiden who (33/1) posted excellent fifth of 7 to Sweet Gardenia in listed race at Tipperary (7.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Clear form pick and the one to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 1st @ 2\1 & 5th yesterday Wynn House 14.35 Ludlow 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog) Fairly useful bumper winner who made light work of 11-rivals to score on hurdles bow at Bangor (19.5f) on return in September. Looks sure to progress and she's a big player under a penalty. Beret Rouge 14.07 Thurles 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog) Promising individual. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Shaped well when second of 13 in novice at Listowel (20f, good) on hurdles bow 31 days ago, running on. Likely to improve and has leading claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 1st @ Evens & 10th today Pipesmoker 16.10 Cheltenham 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog) Showed useful form when placed both starts in novice hurdles last season, runner-up at Ascot (19.3f, heavy) on latter occasion. Has more to offer and sets a high standard. Crassus 14.00 Sligo 1 Pt Win @ 6/5 (bog) Encouraging second on Punchestown hurdle debut last month. Yet to be asked for effort when fell 2 out at Ballinrobe since. Should go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 NR & 2nd yesterday Smokey 16.42 Chelmsford 1 Pt WIn @ 6\4 (bog) Career best when readily winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago, Up 4 lb but expected to be bang there in her hat-trick bid. Reverberation 15.04 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 9\2 (bog) Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 9/1, good second of 13 in handicap over C&D (soft) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 1st @ 13\8 & 4th yesterday On the Wild Side 12.25 Hexham 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog) Much improved on return when opening his hurdling account in 14-runner novice over C&D 15 days ago. Has more to offer and goes well on soft ground so another bold showing is very much on the cards. Nudie 16.30 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog) Second of 15 in bumper at Listowel (16f, soft, 8/1) on NH debut 30 days ago. That sets a pretty high standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 1st @ Evens & 4th yesterday Meritorious 17.00 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog) Promising sort. Second of 7 in maiden (7/1) at Newmarket (8f, heavy) 23 days ago. Sets the standard and should have more to offer. Allbarone 14.40 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog) Thrice-raced maiden. Improved when fourth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (21f, good to soft, 9/1) 11 days ago. Stable having good spell. Leading claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 6th & 2nd yesterday Methusalar 16.15 Bangor 1 Pt WIn @ 5\2 (bog) Stacks of stamina in his pedigree and shaped accordingly on debut at Warwick earlier this month, rallying late on in messy race. Good chance if building on that if this becomes a test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 5th yesterday Land of Winter 14.50 Nottingham 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog) 1 win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Goodwood (16f, heavy, 10/3) 17 days ago, battling well. Shortlist material. Prime Chief 20.00 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) 1 win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Cork (10f, soft, 9/4) 15 days ago, eased off late on. 8lb higher now. Has to be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 1st @ 5\2 & 7th today Soyouthinksoagain 16.06 Stratford 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog) Left previous hurdling efforts well behind in first-time cheekpieces after 9 months off when second in 19-runner contest at Carlisle (20f, heavy) last week, staying on strongly. Can go one better. Western Victory 15.50 Clonmel 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8 (bog) Useful chaser who was in the process of doubling her tally over fences when falling at the last in novice chase at Listowel (20f, soft) 36 days ago. Should go well again if none the worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Double Up 1st @ Evens & 11\8 Fishkhov 14.35 Uttoxeter 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog) Picked up for £115,000 after finishing second in a maiden point last December. Wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to make a winning Rules debut and very much one to note in the betting. Bluebeards Castle 18.00 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Promising sort. Creditable second of 13 in maiden at this course (10.7f, 4/1) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Leading claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 4th & 3rd yesterday Arturus 16.17 Ascot 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) €230,000 3-y-o, Camelot gelding. Closely related to top-class hurdler Hurricane Fly, and half-brother to 5 winners, including useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Who's My Jockey. Obvious claims. Paranoid 15.35 Down Royal @ 11\10 (bog) Made a winning start for Gordon Elliott in 19f Galway handicap hurdle 24 days ago. Races from only 2 lb higher back over fences and highly likely he has more to offer for his new stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 8th & 3rd yesterday Baron De Midleton 13.35 Carlisle 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) Fairly useful dual winning novice hurdler last season. Landed an Irish point at the start of his career and opening fifth over fences here (2m) was promising. More to come. King's Vow 13.10 Cork 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog) Useful stayer on the Flat, ran creditably when fourth in handicap last time. Appealing claims on hurdles debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 5th & 3rd yesterday Kauto the King 14.45 Hereford 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog) Much improved from hurdles form when easily taking 7-runner handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, good) on debut over fences 8 days ago. Holds obvious claims under 7 lb penalty. Baseman 13.00 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog) Kingman colt. Half-brother to useful 8.4f-1¼m winner Georgeville. 5/2, second of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to soft) on debut 49 days ago. Trainer going well. The one to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 3rd & 16th today - bad time of it in Ireland at the moment Lady Reset 16.25 Exeter 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog) Fairly useful on the Flat and left previous hurdling efforts well behind when second on handicap debut at Stratford 17 days ago. Could go one better with a reproduction of that form. Wadiyatink Now 15.45 Fairyhouse 1 Pt WIn @ 9\4 (bog) Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Listowel in September. Unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.5f, good to soft, 7/4) 11 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 7th & 1st @ 4/1 yesterday Mrs Fitzherbert 12.40 Nottingham 1 pt win @ 11/8 (bog) Overtake 16.05 Dundalk 1 pt win @ 5/2 (bog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Two 5th's yesterday Cash Again 13.45 Sedgefield 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog) Showed he still retains his ability at the second attempt after almost 2 years off when runner-up at Hexham last month and the return to further will suit. Potentially still on a good mark. Mick Charlie 12.15 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog) Promising type. Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. Second of 11 in novice chase at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 13/2) on debut over fences 21 days ago, finishing well. Leading claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 4th & 3rd today Ocean Drifter 12.50 Fontwell 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8 (bog) Expensive point recruit who offered encouragement in a bumper, then made a highly pleasing start over timber when second in a novice at Uttoxeter 21 days ago. Capable of going one better. Ciel De Afrique 15.05 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Thrice-raced colt. Second of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.4f, soft, 5/2). Off 102 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Leading player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 1st @ 11\8 & 2nd Gumra 18.30 Chelmsford 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. Barrington Court 14.35 Naas 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog) Useful hurdler who has thrived since switched to Flat and she made it 2-4 when comfortably landing listed event over C&D last month. Expected to be bang there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Double Up - 1st @ 9\4 & 1st @ 7\4 Rainyday Woman 16.10 Stratford 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) Showed plenty while looking like a stayer in a couple of bumpers for Pam Sly around the turn of the year. Has had a wind op and tongue tied now starting out for Paul Nicholls. Obvious appeal. Grangeclare Native 12.00 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog) Promising type. 4/9, fell in novice hurdle at Gowran (20f, good) 36 days ago, still going well at the time. Should progress assuming he's none the worse for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 1st @ 2\1 & 2nd today Grand Pianola 16.35 Southwell 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8 (bog) Has taken well to this surface on last 2 starts, finishing second of 9 over C&D 11 days ago, clear of rest. Leading claims. Breakfast Club 17.50 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog) 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Cork in September. 5/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Shortlist material back down at the minimum trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 2nd & 4th yesterday Project Mars 14.45 Huntingdon 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog) C&D winner who posted good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 5 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Big player off unchanged mark. It Came to Pass 13.30 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog) Useful chaser. Career best when winning 21-runner hunter chase at Cheltenham Festival (26.3f, good to soft, 66/1) by 10 lengths from Billaway. Off 8 months. Can make presence felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 1st @ 2\1 & 4th Desert Flyer 17.05 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog) Promising sort. 11/4, won 13-runner minor event at Newcastle (8f) on debut last December, a race that has produced several subsequent winners. Open to improvement. Offiah 15.20 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog) Promising sort. 11/4, third of 13 in maiden at this C&D on debut 19 days ago, never nearer. Yard in good form. Open to improvement and the one to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 1st @ 5\4 & 7th today Libby Ami 17.30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog) Promising sort. Improved to make a winning nursery debut at Newcastle (7f) 9 days ago, merely kept up to work to score by 2 lengths. 6 lb penalty may not stop her with further improvement likely. Enemi Public 12.45 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Fairly useful hurdler. 11/8 but faded late on first outing for 7 months when third of 12 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f) 34 days ago. Sets a high standard with that run under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 7th & 2nd yesterday Copinet 17.45 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog) Promising type. Second of 10 in maiden at this C&D (7/1) on debut 53 days ago, finishing strongly. Sets a high standard and should take all the beating. Darling Daughter 14.05 Fairyhouse 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog) Useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 39¾ lengths fifteenth of 23 to Ferny Hollow in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 14/1). Off 8 months. Looks an exciting recruit to hurdling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 1st @ 5\4 & 8th today The Nosey Parker 13.55 Lingfield 1 Pt WIn @ 13\8 (bog) Produced a promising first effort when second of 9 in novice event at Kempton (7f, 16/1) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Can go one better with improvement on the cards. Darver Star 12.15 Punchestown 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog) Promising type. Very smart winner at 21f over hurdles. 8/13, easily landed 9-runner novice chase at this course (17f, soft) on debut over fences 32 days ago, cruising clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 1st @ 13\8 & 3rd yesterday Update : Overall : Year 4 : Well GB still going along ok but a disastrous month in Ireland with a 15% Strike rate, which doesn't help, putting it back in the negative. Republican 13.00 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog) Fairly useful 19f winner over hurdles. Ran below that level sent chasing at Ascot (18.8f) on return 15 days ago but that was a much stronger race than this, and he's bound to improve. Coqolino 14.50 Punchestown 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog) Promising type. 5/4, showed plenty second of 9 on hurdle bow at Galway (20.7f, heavy) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Very big player with potential for better still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 2nd & Faller today Avoid De Master 15.30 Leicester 1 Pt WIn @ 6\4 (bog) Point winner who stepped up on previous Rules efforts when third starting out for this yard on return/handicap bow at Exeter (18.5f, good) last month. Big player here with this stiffer test a plus. Charmed 14.15 Dundalk 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog) Lightly-raced colt. Respectable third of 16 in maiden (3/1) at the Curragh (5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Double Up 1st @ 13\8 & 1st @ 7\4 Luscifer 15.20 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog) Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 2/1, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Shortlist material. Hardwired 13.25 Limerick 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog) Fair form in bumpers and posted much-improved effort on third run over hurdles when third of 10 in novice at Wexford (20f, heavy) 23 days ago. One to beat on form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 1st @ 5\2 & 3rd today Daddy Frank 18.25 Kempton 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog) Frankel colt. Dam, ran twice in France, half-sister to US Grade 1 1m-1¼m winner Stay Thirsty. 7/2, second in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 19 days ago, conceding first run. Should improve. Brokers Tip 17.10 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 10\3 (bog) Going the right way now handicapping, excellent third of 13 in nursery over C&D 14 days ago. Big player off unchanged mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 2nd & 1st @ 10\3 yesterday Sehayli 15.42 Wincanton 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog) One-time fair Flat performer. First worthwhile form over hurdles when taking 12-runner 2m Hereford handicap 9 days ago. Had bit in hand (idled) so ought to make bold bid under his 7lb penalty. Lunastar 15.25 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 6\1 (bog) Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 4/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago, in process of running right up to his very best. Respected if none the worse here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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