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2nd & 5th yesterday

Alwajd 20.30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Has improved for a step up in trip, following up her C&D win in good style at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/8) 5 days ago, keeping on well. Carries a 6 lb penalty and seems sure to go well again.

Pink Sorrel 13.25 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

50/1, third of 14 in maiden at Punchestown (7f, good to soft) on debut 39 days ago. That was a promising start and she's entitled to progress. 

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2nd & 8th yesterday

Almost Gotaway 17.15 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Showed ability sole outing in bumpers and improved on hurdling debut form when runner-up in maiden at Warwick (19f) in April, suited by step up in trip. Can continue progress now handicapping over an extra furlong. 

Alexander John 13.25 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising individual. Third of 17 in maiden (33/1) at this C&D (soft) 10 days ago, despite not looking particularly suited by drop in trip. Stays at 6f but sets a clear standard here. 

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Pair of 3rd's today

Hildenley 16.43 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and he's high on the shortlist. 

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3rd today

Kepy Blanc 13.45 Bangor 1 pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Regressive over hurdles but has taken well to fences, chasing home Chess Player on debut in this sphere at Worcester in July and improved again when bolting up over this C&D last month. 11 lb higher now but he could have more to offer as a chaser. 

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Race Void today

Sinigino 15.45 Chepstow 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Dual winner in France who having had a breathing operation, took advantage of a slipping mark when scoring over C&D on reappearance earlier this month. Had a bit up his sleeve that day so likely to be bang there again with a 4 lb rise certainly not insurmountable. 

River Rain 14.50 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 7/4, creditable fourth of 14 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Limit looks established but she looks the one to beat. 

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1st @ Evens & 2nd today

Couldbeaweapon 14.30 Worcester 1 pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Beaten only a neck when second in 8-runner event on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago, Still lightly raced and should take all the beating. 

Clairmc 13.45 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Possibly needed the run after 4 months off when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Galway (19.1f, soft, 9/1) 23 days ago. May yet do better and confidence would only increase should the market speak in her favour. 

 

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1st @ 13\8 & 5th yesterday

Tuddenham Green 14.55 Wetherby 1 pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Fair maiden on the Flat and bright start to hurdles career when winning a 5-runner contest at Chepstow (2m, good to firm). Big player with improvement on the cards for a yard that has won this race a few times in the past. 

Inishmot Prince 17.30 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

C&D winner. Respectable 2½ lengths third of 14 to Tai Sing Yeh in handicap at this course (6f, 15/8) 7 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. 

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2nd & 1st @ 9\4 yesterday

Ludmilla 13.03 Newmarket 1 Pt Win @ 7\2 (bog)

Foaled March 4. Kingman filly. Sister to 9f winner Nikovo and half-sister to 1¼m winner Dantora. Newcomer representing top connections and very much of interest. 

Guily Billy 14.53 Galway 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Tramore in December. Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Yard having good spell. Major player. 

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3rd & Faller yesterday

Fulgurix 15.23 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Relatively lightly raced and showed improved form when off the mark in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft, 11/4) in May, drawing well clear with the runner-up. Can follow up after a break. 

Optional Mix 15.50 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Another good effort when second of 9 in handicap chase (7/2) at Limerick (19.4f, soft) 7 days ago, rallying well run-in. Can resume winning ways. 

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3rd & 1st @ 3\1 yesterday

Felton Bellevue 13.45 Plumpton 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Modest hurdler who got off the mark over fences in handicap at Hereford in January. Improved again when second at Wincanton before quickly resuming winning ways at Market Rasen final start. Leading contender. 

Cayd Boy 15.50 Wexford 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Promising sort. Smart hurdler. Placed in a pair of maiden chases last season. Capable of better still in this sphere. Major player. 

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Pair of 2nd's today

Dame Ethel Smyth 15.25 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden. 9/4, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. The one to beat on pick of form. 

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1st @ 5\4 today

Naxos 18.00 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Saxon Warrior colt who looked a very good prospect when winning 7.1f 11-runner novice at Newcastle on debut 15 days ago under this rider. Lots more to come. 

Riccardi Medici 17.05 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 6/4 (bog)

Good third of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this course (10.7f) 19 days ago, inadequate test. Yard in good form and he may have more to offer at this longer trip. 

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2nd & 1st @ 6\4 yesterday

Huelgoat  13.55 Newbury 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

French bumper winner who failed to better modest form over hurdles but different proposition over fences, completing a hat-trick with little fuss at Fontwell just under a fortnight ago. Should be more to come so another 6 lb rise may not prevent him bringing up the 4-timer. 

Winding River 13.05 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Fair chaser. 5/1, good second of 8 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Very much the one to beat. 

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1st @ 7\4 R4 65p & 3rd today 

Forward Plan 14.50 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog)

Showed promise in maiden hurdles last season and improved on those efforts when second in a couple of handicaps in May. Could do better still, so strong claims back from 5 months off.

Greek Flower 17.00 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced filly. Good second of 13 in maiden (7/1) at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Unexposed on AW and fancied to open her account in a thin race. 

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1st @ 11\4 & 3rd yesterday

Topo Chico 16. 30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Fair maiden who posted a good second of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Holds leading form claims. 

Final Orders 15.40 Down Royal 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

10/3, career best when winning 8-runner novice chase at Cork (17.6f, heavy) 20 days ago, easily. Makes handicap chase debut and holds leading claims of gaining a fourth success this term.

 

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1st @ 11\4 & 3rd yesterday

Topo Chico 16. 30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Fair maiden who posted a good second of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Holds leading form claims. 

Final Orders 15.40 Down Royal 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

10/3, career best when winning 8-runner novice chase at Cork (17.6f, heavy) 20 days ago, easily. Makes handicap chase debut and holds leading claims of gaining a fourth success this term.

 

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2nd & 1st @ 5\2 today

Lostintranslation 15.35 Sandown 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Top-class chaser in his younger days (Betfair Chase winner and third in Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019-20). Won at Ascot on his reappearance last term so rates a player returning in veterans' company for in-form yard. 

El Barra 14.43 Cork 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Very smart performance to win a handicap at Punchestown Festival in April. Good third in Galway Plate next time. 5/1, unseated rider in Kerry National at Listowel (24f, good) 46 days ago. Stands out on form. 

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NR & 1st @ 7\4 yesterday

Big Changes 15.50 Carlisle 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Made second chase start a winning one in impressive fashion at Sedgefield (21.1f) last month and a penalty wasn't enough to prevent him following up at Ayr (24.1f) 8 days later. Can complete the hat-trick. 

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NR today 

Parramount  13.15 Hereford 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Half-brother to Snow Leopardess and showed plenty of ability a couple of seasons back, winner of a bumper in March 2021. Sent off favourite on return from 18 months off at Stratford and third-place finish was a reasonable start to hurdles career. Tongue tie on and there's more to come.

Gateau De Miel 12.20 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Fairly useful chaser. Running respectably when fell in handicap chase (10/1) at this C&D (good) 31 days ago. Stable in good form. Stands out on form. 

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Double Up 1st @ 6\4 & 1st @ 15\8 today

Gege Ville 13.50 Ayr 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Looked promising when making a winning start in a C&D bumper (good) on debut 11 months ago, well on top finish. Switches to hurdling with yard in red-hot form and has to be taken seriously. 

Aljady 13.40 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 7\2 (bog)

Useful gelding. Seven wins from 25 Flat runs. 33/1, off 15 months/first run since leaving Robert Cowell when bit below form seventh of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 14 days ago. Form choice dropped into a claimer. 

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2nd & 10th yesterday

Gandhi Maker 15.45 Market Rasen 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Irish point winner who ran easily his best race under Rules having been gambled on when second of 9 in 20.5f Ayr handicap chase last month, going well in the lead for a long way, bad mistake 3 out and collared run-in. Yard among winners in recent days. Leading claims with improvement on the cards. 

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5th yesterday 

Divine Libra 17.00 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

115,000F, 75,000Y Dark Angel half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Parfait and useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stays 1m) Exactement. Dam French 5.5f/7f (a 2 yrs) winner. 8/1, second of 12 in novic event at Kempton (7f) on debut 23 days ago, clear of rest. Useful prospect.

Ceallach 18.45 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Off the mark in maiden company here (10.7f) in July. Good second of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, finishing well and unlucky not to win. Has taken well to this surface and he's one to be interested in. 

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4th & 1st @ 9\4 yesterday.

Couldbeaweapon 15.22 Uttoxeter 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

11/8, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, heavy) 16 days ago, kept up to work. Back up in trip. Going the right way and should feature once more. 

Halka Du Tabert 15.50 Naas 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

£18,000 3-y-o, 260,000 gns gns 4-y-o, Balko mare. Sister to 17f chase winner in France Damara du Tabert. Dam 17f-21f chase winner in France. Comfortably won sole start in points (Dec 2021).

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3rd & 1st @ Evens yesterday

Irish Hill 14.10 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Fairly useful on the Flat in Germany and did well in this sphere last season, winning Taunton juvenile in December and Chepstow handicap. Not quite at his best at Warwick on final outing but very much the type to do better still this term. 

Maxxum 12.15 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

5/4, first run since leaving Eugene M. O'Sullivan when promising second of 21 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.7f, good) 33 days ago. Winner has gone in again and he's weighted to go very close. 

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2nd & 1st @ 13\8 today

Samatian 13.50 Leicester 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Off the mark on return/first run following a wind op at Stratford (18.7f) last month. Backed that up when a good third over the same C&D recently, despite hitting the second-last, and this 5-y-o looks the one to beat. 

 

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2nd today

Blended Stealth 14.30 Lingfield 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Winless following 8 attempts over hurdles but posted one of his better efforts in that sphere when runner-up on return in a 2½m Fakenham handicap (good) last month. Very much of interest back up in trip on this chase debut. 

Temptationinmilan 14.07 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Winner in chase at Listowel in September. Good second of 13 to Menindee in handicap chase (6/5) at Punchestown (23.9f, good) 34 days ago. Very much one to consider. 

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PU & 2nd today

Milldam 13.53 Hexham 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Much improved when third in juvenile at Auteuil for A. Chaille-Chaille last October and much better effort for current yard when second in a novice at Fakenham 3 weeks ago. Capable of going one better. 

Getaway Queen 14.00 Dundalk 1 pt Win @ 8\1  (bog)

4-time course winner. Step back in right direction when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (12f, 22/1) 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip. One to consider. 

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3rd & 1st @ 8\1 today

Don Alvaro 14.40 Wincanton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Much improved when taking 8-runner handicap over C&D (good) 12 days ago, pushed out. Now 12 lb higher but could be more to come yet. 

Scarlet and Dove 14..23 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Smart chaser. Career best when winning 4-runner Gr 2 chase (3/1) at Punchestown (21f, good to soft) by 15 lengths from Elimay, easily. Off 6 months. Expected to be bang there. 

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1st @ 5\4 & 3rd yesterday

Glittering Lights 17.45 Kempton 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Promising individual. 9/4, third of 8 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, soft) on debut 31 days ago. Open to improvement and fancied to open her account at the second attempt. 

Miss Abby Jools 18.30 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising type who opened account over C&D in September. 7/2, similar form when second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Stable in good form and she's one for the shortlist.

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3rd & 2nd yesterday

Wynn House 12.48 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Likeable mare who resumed with success in 2m5f Wincanton handicap hurdle a fortnight ago. Comes from a good jumping family so she's very much one to consider on her chasing bow.

Hallowed Star 13.03 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Promising individual. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 7/4, career best when winning 8-runner novice chase at Galway (18.5f, soft) 46 days ago, keeping on well. Form choice.