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5th & 3rd today

Albegone 15.50 Musselburgh 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Done quite well since fitted with blinkers, including a C&D win last autumn. Got his head back in front at Ayr (5f, good; made all) 13 days ago and another prominent showing is on the cards. 

The Pargey Bee 17.00 Roscommon 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Good third of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 10/1) 5 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Player. 

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4th & 7th yesterday

Cilluirid 15.30 Sedgefield 1 Pt Win @ 6\5  (bog)

Has developed into a Sedgefield specialist over fences, winning 4 handicaps here in 2021/22 with 3 of those victories over C&D. Produced a career best when successful here 21 days ago. Major player. 

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4th today

Enki Flacke 17.40 Perth 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Won bumper here last summer for Gerald Quinn and has twice been placed this winter in maiden hurdles for new yard. Slightly underwhelming last time but overall profile makes him a clear standout. 

Star of Burma 17.25 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

11/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (13.7f, good) 34 days ago, cosily. Open to further improvement and worth a chance to follow up. 

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1st @ 6\4 & 7th today

Fangorn 13.00 Salisbury 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 3/1) 20 days ago. Has good chance on form. 

Search for a Myth 19.20 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Promising sort. 8/1, eye-catching third of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. Well worth noting off the same mark here. 

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6th & 2nd yesterday

Dashing Dick 13.40 Newmarket 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Proved ultra-consistent during a busy 2021 and all the better for reappearance effort when coming out on top at Leicester (7f, soft) in April, finding extra. No surprise to see him firmly in the mix again from 2 lb higher. 

Daisy Dufresne 16.55 Kilbeggan 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Promising type. Seventh of 20 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Sets the benchmark. 

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6th & 9th yesterday

Touchy Feely 16.35 Bangor 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

May well have made a successful debut but for hanging under pressure at Newbury. Still looked green when third at Uttoxeter next time and, despite her wayward tendencies, she's worth a chance to get off the mark. 

Beyond Ambitious 17.25 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ½-length second of 11 to The Model Kingdom in EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Punchestown 17 days ago. Will take the beating if she can repeat that effort. 

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2nd & 1st @ 2\1 yesterday

Lakota Warrior  16.22 Stratford 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Off mark over fences at first attempt at Doncaster in March but disappointed in follow-up bid at Perth last month (made bad error early). Retains potential to do better in this sphere and well worth another chance. 

New York City 15.45 Naas 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Improved model this term, career best when winning 7-runner listed race at Navan (5.8f, good, 5/1) 22 days ago by length from Straight Answer, always holding on. Yard in good form and he looks sure to go well again. 

 

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Update

Year 6

Well it doesn't look for nice reading now. Beyond Ambitious win yesterday put an end to the worst run I had in Ireland (now stands at 13) after getting an ok start. GB doesn't seem to be any better.

Overall

 

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4th & 2nd today

Mostly Cloudy 16.55 Redcar 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising individual. Good fourth of 13 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to firm, 4/1) 22 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously off the same mark here. 

Winter Fog 18.30 Killarney 1 Pt Win @ 4\1 (bog)

Failed to fire at Aintree but had been shaping up well prior to that. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Worth another chance. 

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1st @ 11\8 & 5th yesterday

Junoesque 16.00 Brighton 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Scored for seventh time at this course when taking 8-runner handicap (9.9f, good, 5/1) 21 days ago, responding well. Remains on a fair mark and holds strong follow-up claims. 

The Gossiper 20.10 Sligo 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Useful in bumpers. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 12-runner bumper at Galway (16.7f, good, 6/1), very much having run of race. Off 9 months. Leading claims on Flat debut. 

 

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1st @ 3\1 & 5th today

Tick Tock Boom 18.20 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

On a good mark judged on past efforts and back in better form when placed twice this spring. This looks a nice opening for her. 

Relevant Range 17.05 Cork 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Promising sort. 10/3, progressed as expected from debut when second of 16 in maiden at this C&D (good) 12 days ago, suited by drop in trip. Stable having good spell. Solid claims. 

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Pair of 3rd's yesterday

Reach for the Moon 19.15 Sandown 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Highly progressive juvenile who easily landed Solario Stakes at Sandown before excellent second in Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f). Will be suited by 1m. The one to beat. 

Rath Gaul Boy 20.25 Tipperary 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Impressive winner at Leopardstown on debut, then 5¾ lengths fifth of 18 to Lookaway in Gr 2 bumper at Aintree (17f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Could get back to winning ways in calmer waters. 

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Pair of 2nd's today

Kaasib 13.00 Goodwood 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Went close on debut at Windsor and subsequently landed the odds in a 5f Salisbury novice, form which was boosted when the second scored at Chester next time. Will appreciate this step up to 6f and he's the one to beat. 

Hannibal Barca 17.25 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Trained by Brian Meehan at 2, winning a Salisbury novice before excellent 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Luxembourg in Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster (1m, heavy). New connections went to 500,000gns to acquire him in October. Leading claims. 

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6th & 1st @ 7\4 yesterday

Baccarat Baby 13.10 Goodwood 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

£72,000 yearling, Gleneagles filly. 100/30, showed plenty of ability when runner-up in a Salisbury novice (5f) 3 weeks ago, intimidated close home but running on. Sure to progress and sound claims as the sole runner with experience. 

Age of Kings 13.35 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

1,100,000 gns Kingman yearling. 15/8, shaped with promise when nose second of 4 to Shartash in 5.9f novice at Naas 14 days ago, rallying but just failing to regain lead on line. Sure to progress. 

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2nd & NR yesterday

Four Adaay 15.40 Nottingham 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Likeable type who has returned in good heart, finding only a thriving sort too strong when runner-up in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. No reason why she won't be firmly in the mix once more. 

Ark 17.20 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Promising individual. Third of 12 in maiden (evens) at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Blinkers on 1st time. Solid claims. 

 

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1st @ 2\1 & 5th yesterday

Glorious Charmer  15.40 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Course winner. Latest win here in April. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this course (6.1f) 4 days ago. In cracking form and good chance in this company turned out quickly. 

Rosscarbery 18.30 Roscommon 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

2 wins from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Sligo (10.6f, soft, 6/4) 22 days ago, kept up to work. Trainer going well. Needs a couple of these to falter. 

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3rd & 1st @ 6\4 yesterday

SisterandBrother 13.15 Bath 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

First run since leaving Mick Channon when winning 11-runner course handicap 13 days ago by head from reopposing Blue Hero. Hooded first time. Should go well again. 

Star Official 16.50 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 9\2 (bog)

Fair gelding. Likely needed the run when fifth of 10 in maiden (13/2) at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft) on return 7 days ago and entitled to improve on that. 

 

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2nd & 4th yesterday

Shine On Brendan 16.25 Hamilton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

One win from 27 Flat runs. Won 14-runner handicap at this course (8.3f, good to soft, 9/2) 12 days ago. 5 lb rise fair enough and booking of William Buick suggests that connections mean business.

Hurricane Georgie 17.45 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Chase winner. Unseated rider ninth in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.2f, good to soft, well-backed 7/2) 27 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Tempting mark and leading claims. 

 

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Double up yesterday two @ 5/4

Lethal Nymph 14.40 Haydock 1 pt win @ Evens (bog)

Itwasfate 19.10 Limerick 1 pt win @ 7/4 (bog)

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3rd & Faller yesterday

Amalfi Bay 17.25 Chepstow 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Largely progressive in handicaps last term and 9/1, returned with good second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 20 days ago. Leading claimer booked and he holds strong claims.

Golden Ferret 18.40 Limerick 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Promising individual. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Downpatrick (19.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there with more to come. 

** Here is the scary reading for Year 6

 

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3rd & Faller yesterday

Self Praise 16.20 Chester 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Twilight Son colt who benefited from his initial experience when runner-up at this course 23 days ago. That form has been boosted three times since, so he may be able to open his account at the third attempt. 

Olivia Maralda 13.05 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Foaled February 25. 460,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Evil Spell and smart winner up to 7f Society Power. Promising sort. Second of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good, 2/1) on debut 6 days ago, running on. Sets a good standard and sure to improve.

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NR & 2nd yesterday

Point the Way 17.07 Kelso 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Likeable type who didn't need to improve to land a Perth hunter for the second year running earlier in the month. Had a bit spare, so obvious claims trying to complete the same double in consecutive seasons. 

Lord Royal 16.15 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ Lord Royal (bog)

Useful chaser. 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.2f, soft) 153 days ago, pulled up 4 out. Needs to get back on track following a break/returned to calmer waters, but still considered. 

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3rd & PU yesterday

King of the Kippax 19.40 Windsor 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Improved when second of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Leicester (10f, good to firm) on return 7 days ago. Big chance off the same mark if coping with 2 runs in fairly quick succession. 

Arrycan 19.50 Ballinrobe 1 Pt Win @ 7\2 (bog)

7/4, creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, good) 18 days ago. Has returned in decent heart and with this step back up in trip sure to be in his favour, he's high on the shortlist.

 

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2nd & 4th yesterday

Belle of Annandale 17.52 Thirsk 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good, 22/1) 10 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. 

Gobi Star 18.45 Tipperary 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Lightly-raced gelding. 4/1, respectable second of 12 in maiden at Navan (5f, good) 17 days ago. Yard having good spell. Big player. 

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2nd & 3rd yesterday

Audience 18.55 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ Evens

Iffraaj colt who impressed when making a successful debut at Newmarket (7f) in October and similar form when runner-up in 6-runner conditions' event on return at that venue in April, headed late on. Sound claims of resuming winning ways. 

Aratori 19.50 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Caravaggio filly who was backed at long odds and showed plenty of ability when runner-up in a 15-runner maiden (6f) on debut here in May, running on. Rates a likely improver and one to consider.

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2nd & 1st @ 5\2 yesterday

Queen of the Skies 20.40 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Promising sort. 12/1, second of 14 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on debut 27 days ago, form which was franked when the winner followed up in listed company next time. Clearly the one to beat. 

Startedwithakiss 19.50 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 4\1 (bog)

Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 10-runner maiden at Roscommon (12f, soft, 5/2) 24 days ago, plenty in hand. Stable having good spell. On the upgrade recently. 

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Nice Double Up yesterday 1st @ 5\4 & 1st @ 4\1 

Tanmawwy 19.16 Doncaster 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Promising type who landed 10-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 32 days ago with a bit in hand. Hood on 1st time. Has more to offer and weighted to go in again. 

Sweet Will 18.35 Down Royal 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Won his last 2 over jumps and ran his best race back on the Flat despite shaping as if a better gallop would have suited at Doncaster 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Obvious appeal. 

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1st @ 7\4 & 11th yesterday

Motown Lake 16.55 Hexham 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Responded well to the addition of cheekpieces when making it second time lucky over fences at Uttoxeter (3m) in February and resumed winning ways at Ffos Las 19 days ago. Another bold showing anticipated from 5 lb higher. 

Warren Beach 14.15 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Useful gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 15/8) 24 days ago, kept up to work. Progressing recently, and a player with headgear retained. 

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3rd & 1st @ 6\5 yesterday

A Mere Bagatelle 15.30 Perth 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Stepped up on any of her efforts in Ireland when returning from 7 months off to finish runner-up (Well Planted third) in C&D handicap 24 days ago. Might be capable of going one better if showing up in similar form. 

Hotrocket 16.10 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Promising type. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good, 28/1) on debut. Off 7 months. Should progress. 

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3rd & 2nd yesterday

Bavardages 20.00 Pontefract 1 Pt win @ 9\4 (bog)

Two wins from 3 runs this year. 8/1, won 10-runner handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good) 35 days ago, slowly away. Step back up in trip promises to suit and should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. 

Rock On Seamie 15.45 Listowel 1 Pt Win @ 4\1 (bog)

Arrives in good nick, fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 22 days ago. That form has been franked, so he holds good claims eased 1 lb.