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2nd yesterday

Ava Go Joe 17.15 Pontefract 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Off the mark at Beverley (5f) last month and posted good second on handicap debut over same C&D since. Looks the one to beat. 

Not So Simple 19.25 Roscommon 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.1f, good to soft, 3/1) 5 days ago. Has good chance on form. 

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2nd & 1st @ 3\1 R4 10p

Profound Alexander 15.20 Lingfield 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, second of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 32 days ago. Looks the one to beat on that effort. 

Bear Story 16.55 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Useful colt. 10/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (12.7f, good) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Expected to be bang there. 

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3rd & 2nd Wednesday

Calm Skies 13.30 Newmarket 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Shamardal filly who showed plenty of ability when third in a C&D maiden 2 weeks ago, just lacking the pace of the winner late on. Type to improve for that experience and one to consider. 

Easily 15.55 Navan 1 Pt WIn @ 7\2 (bog)

Promising individual. 3/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Naas (10f, good) 7 days ago, running on. Likely to improve. 

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2nd & 8th today

Amalfi Doug 17.10 Perth 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

C&D winner who has added to his good course record with a pair of runner-up efforts over 3m in recent weeks. Came 14 lengths clear of the third latterly so a 1 lb rise could prove generous.

Shoebox King 13.00 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising sort. Second of 13 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm, 50/1) 30 days ago. Open to progress. 

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1st @ 9\4 & 3rd yesterday ..... The win by Amalfi Doug put an end to the longest losing sequence in GB, now standing at 14. 

Theo 13.45 Newton Abbot 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Scored over fences at Leicester in November but off track since below-form fifth in handicap at Ascot in December. Pitched in at a low level with sound claims on these terms, so well worth considering 

La Petite Coco 19.15 Killarney 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog)

Lightly-raced winner. Good ½-length second of 10 to Willow in listed race at Naas (10f, good, 3/1) 19 days ago, meeting interference late on. Should progress further. 

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PU & 1st @ Evens

Finvarra 20.05 brighton 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

2 wins from 5 runs this year (both over C&D). Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 3/1) 7 days ago, readily. Looks the one to beat under a penalty. 

Marajman 13.55 Downpatrick 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Fairly useful hurdler. 10/3, stepped up markedly on comeback run when second of 6 in minor event hurdle at Ballinrobe (18.2f, heavy) 49 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 

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Fell & 4th yesterday

Power of Beauty 18.15 Wolverhampton 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog)

5/2, promising second of 7 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on his debut 22 days ago, clear of rest. That form is working out well, and has more to offer so he rates a big player. 

Tut Tut 16.55 Killarney 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Promising individual. 11/2, second of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, soft) on debut 47 days ago, running on late. That form looks strong and she's sure to improve. Leading claims up in trip.

 

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1st & NR yesterday

Tanasoq 13.30 Hamilton 1 Pt WIn @ 13\8 (bog)

Latest win at Newcastle in June. Good second of 6 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm, 5/4) 11 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Due to go up 3 lb and can strike again. 

Time Gents 17.20 Killarney 1 Pt WIn @ 7\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, excellent second of 12 in bumper at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago, clear of rest. Getting better with each run and definite claims here. 

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6th & 7th today

Wings of War 14.00 Nottingham 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

9/4, shaped very well on his first run when second of 6 in minor event at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 45 days ago. Has more to offer, especially now up in trip, and he sets a good standard.

Sempo 17.10 Killarney 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Promising sort. Creditable fifth of 28 in Irish National at Fairyhouse (29.2f) in April, just unable to peg back the quartet that had been better positioned. Capable of better again and player here.

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1st @ 7\4 & 5th yesterday

Princess Nadia 16.45 Newbury 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Bumped into last week's Group 3 runner-up Mandoob when second at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) in June. The way she travelled on that occasion suggests this return to shorter ideal. The one to beat. 

Shark Bay 13.10 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

135,000 gns yearling, Australia colt. Closely related to 1m winner Kehailaan. Promising individual. 5/1, third of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) on debut 20 days ago. The one to beat.

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1st @ 2\1 & 2nd today

Courtland 13.30 Newton Abbott 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Fair 2m winner over hurdles and immediately improved seitched to fences when an easy winner at Ffos Las a month ago. 9 lb rise could be generous. 

Havingagoodtime 13.20 Tipperary 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Excellent fourth of 8 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 28/1) 16 days ago. Trainer going well. Another bold show likely.

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Time for a bit of an update

Overall :

Still in profit in GB but Ireland not going so good.

Year 5 :

Not very nice reading after a terrible start to April, when I set a new record 14 for most consecutive losers in GB. 

Strike Rate in Ireland for Year 5 is 2% lower than the previous worse SR.

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Double Up yesterday 1st @ 5\4 & 1st @ 11\10 

Hersilia 19.05 Windsor 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising debut fifth of 13 in minor event (14/1) at Newbury (6f, good) 18 days ago, very slowly away but keeping on late. Open to fair bit of progress, and holds good claims here. 

Ides of August 17.55 Ballinrobe 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog)

50/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good) 11 days ago. Bold show likely having been eased 3 lb. 

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WD & 2nd yesterday

Whistledown 13.55 ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Much improved when taking 8-runner nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 4/1) 4 days ago, cosily. 6 lb penalty to carry now but looks the one to beat nonetheless. 

Chelsea's friend 17.55 Ballinrobe 1 Pt WIn @ 10\3 (bog)

Has won around 3m here and at Kilbeggan on her last 2 starts. Fine at this shorter trip. 7 lb rise may not prevent her completing a hat-trick. 

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2nd & 5th today

Motawaazy  17.00 Catterick 1 Pt WIn @ 9\4 (bog)

In good form for this yard, including a pair of C&D wins. Had a bit in hand when seeing off 13 rivals a fortnight ago and a 5 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him. 

Monassib 18.20 Naas 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Useful colt. 11/4 and visored for 1st time, 4½ lengths seventh of 10 to Real Appeal in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown (6.8f, good) 41 days ago. Could take all the beating back in calmer waters. 

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2nd & 5th yesterady

Miramichi 19.05 Newbury 1 Pt WIn @ 6\4 (bog)

Showed improved form to get off the mark with something to spare at Haydock (10.1f) in June. Progressed again to follow up from 7 lb higher back there last time and the hat-trick beckons. 

I Siyou Baby 18.30 leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Promising sort. 5/2, career best when winning 6-runner maiden at the Curragh (8f, good) 4 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty. Makes handicap debut. Has to be taken seriously. 

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Double Up Yeserday  ....... 1st @ 6\4 & 1st @ 2\1 

Auriferous  19.22 Newmarket 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Consistent rather than progressive sort who ran well upped in trip making his handicap debut when third of 11 at Haydock (14f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Player if building on that. 

Lily of the Glen 19.35 Down Royal 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, creditable second of 15 in handicap at Naas (10f, good) 20 days ago, needing stiffer test. Up in trip. Shortlist material. 

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3rd & 4th yesterday

Fire Eyes 20.05 Salisbury 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Promising third of 15 on 1¼m Windsor debut in May. Turned over at short odds over 1m at Musselburgh since but worth another chance now stepping back up in trip. 

Golden Lyric 14.15 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on 1st time, creditable third of 8 in maiden (9/2) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 22 days ago. Perhaps this can be her day.

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2nd & 3rd yesterday

Pinnacle Peak 15.25 Uttoxeter 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Much improved since the cheekpieces went on, rattling off the hat-trick with a 21-length success at Southwell (20.4f) 12 days ago. Assessor has reacted but claims in bid to land 4-timer nevertheless.

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NR yesterday

Don't Stop Now 15.45 Newton Abbott 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Just modest form in 3 runs to date, seemingly undone by the emphasis on speed when sixth of 8 at Worcester last time. Cheekpieces could bring more out of him and this might not take much winning. 

Mr Coldstone 17.45 Galway 1 Pt WIn @ 2\1 (bog)

Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Showed promise in this sphere for previous yard back in 2018 and looks well treated on first crack at handicapping on Flat. 

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2nd & 7th today

Onthefrontfoot 18.25 Perth 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Winner of his last 2 starts in handicap chases, including when all out to hold on at Southwell 69 days ago. Only 2 lb higher here and this looks less competitive. 

Radiyka 17.10 Galway 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Bred to be useful and made an encouraging start to career when second of 14 in maiden at Leopardstown (6.8f, good, 18/1) 54 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to improve. 

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Pair of 2nd's today

Magnolia State 17.35 Leicester 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Once-raced filly. 11/2, second of 6 in maiden at Haydock (6f, heavy) on debut 68 days ago, denied a run after travelling best. Will take the beating. 

Dalton Highway 18.45 Galway 1 Pt Win @ 4\1 (bog)

12/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at the Curragh (16f, good) 32 days ago. Fairly useful hurdler too so he's expected to be bang there. 

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6th & 3rd yesterday

Air Hair Lair 15.55 Stratford 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 ( bog)

Modest maiden on the Flat and poor over hurdles, but positive start over fences, runner-up twice before going one better when beating Getawaytonewbay by 2 lengths over C&D last time. Big shout. 

Blackstair Rocco 19.45 Galway 1 Pt WIn @ 7\2 (bog)

Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in June. 5/4, very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 28 days ago, clear of rest. Progressing well recently. Leading claims. 

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4th & 2nd yesterday

Torvi 18.00 Bath 1 Pt WIn @ 13\8 (bog)

10/1, promising debut second of 14 in maiden over C&D (good) 17 days ago, running on late. Sure to improve, and she merits serious consideration. 

Purple Mountain 16.00 Galway 1 Pt WIn @ 7\4 (bog)

Dual bumper winner. Well held in Grade 2 after 4 months off at Leopardstown in February but should have a nice future over hurdles. 

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Double at 2\1 & 7\4 yesterday

Strawberry Rock 15.20 Newmarket 1 Pt WIn @ 15\8 (bog)

Made a winning debut at Beverely last year and in first-time cheekpieces after 8 months off, made another successful start to a campaign at Windsor 5 weeks ago. Up 4 lb and still relatively unexposed. 

Nectaris 15.13 Galway 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Promising sort. 11/4, third of 4 in minor event at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm) 31 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Open to improvement. 

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2nd & 1st @ 6\4 yesterday

Roman Dragon 14.10 Chester 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Has made all in good style in 6f small-field events here the last twice. Drop to 5f should suit and he has a good chance under 5 lb claimer on handicap debut. 

Micro Manage 16.20 Galway 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog)

Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Hooded for 1st time, creditable second of 20 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.5f, soft, 4/5) 154 days ago. Off 154 days. Obvious claims at this level. 

 

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2nd & 1st @ Evens yesterday

Future 19.15 Windsor 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Promising second of 14 in maiden (10/11) over C&D 14 days ago. Well-related daughter of Galileo is sure to do better still, so she rates a big player here for top yard. 

Rock On Seamie 16.25 Cork 1 Pt Win @ 4\1 (bog)

Posted career best in this sphere when second of 17 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and holds leading claims. 

 

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1st @ 5\4 & 3rd yesterday

Good Impression 13.50 Ffos Las 1 Pt WIn @ 5\4 (bog)

C&D winner. 9/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 21 days ago, just failing. Big player from 2 lb higher. 

Dinero Falso 17.05 Roscommon 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good second of 14 in novice hurdle (9/1) at this course (20.9f, soft) 28 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. 

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7th & 10th yesterday 

Sweet Enough 19.15 Yarmouth 1 Pt WIn @ Evens (bog)

7/4, career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago, kept up to work. Makes handicap debut and limit hasn't been reached. 

First Blood 13.45 Sligo 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising individual. Very good fifth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Navan (10f, good) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Should have more to offer for her good stable. 

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1st @ Evens & 4th yesterday

Amanda Hug'N'Kiss  17.57 Sandown 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

£18,000 2-y-o who shaped with plenty of promise amidst greenness when runner-up in a C&D maiden 2 weeks ago, finishing well. Very much the type to improve and she's high on the shortlist here. 

Wasdale Park 18.05 Sligo 1 Pt WIn @ 7\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, good second of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) 27 days ago, running on. High on the shortlist.