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1st @ 15\8 & 2nd yesterday

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

C&D winner. 4/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 19 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Expected to be bang there. 

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3rd yesterday 

Striking Star 14.45 Doncaster 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Superbly bred and created a fine impression when a smooth winner of a Sandown novice (7f, heavy) on debut in September. Proved a let-down when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury following month but worth another chance to confirm debut promise back in a novice.

Bold as Love 14.00 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Hooded, promising second of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, soft, 16/1) on his debut. Off 162 days. This daughter of Deep Impact holds and Irish 1000 Guineas entry and she sets a good standard.

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2nd & 5th yesterday

Space Voyage 14.30 Ludlow 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Bumper winner last summer who has taken well to hurdling, winning small-field novices at Lingfield (19.5f) and Huntingdon (20.5f) this year. Likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick. 

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1st @ 11\8 yesterday

Monjules 15.30 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Bidding for a C&D hat-trick and to make it 4-5 since joining Harry Fry. A further 6 lb rise demands another career best but he could well be capable of it. 

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Another 2nd yesterday

Razoni 15.35 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced winner. Good second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 13/8) 27 days ago, no match for the winner. Tongue strap on 1st time. Bold bid expected up in trip. 

Homeless Songs 15.40 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Very smart filly. Course winner. Tongue strap on for first time, 10¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Fonteyn in Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket (8f, good, 5/2). Off 6 months. Sets a high standard down markedly in class. 

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Pair of 2nd's yesterday

Yellow Jacket 15.00 Hereford 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden who arrives on the back of a good debut second of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (2m) 15 days ago. Big shout with more to offer. 

Desert Heather 18.15 Clonmel 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Fair hurdler. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 25 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Yard having good spell. Sure to go well. 

 

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Pair of 4th's Thursday

Manaafith 16.10 Newcastle 

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Canadiansmokeshow 19.30 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Fair maiden. Good second of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 5/2), clear of rest. Off 6 months but holds leading form claims. 

Arctic Fly 17.40 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Won 10-runner bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 4/6) on NH debut 33 days ago. Open to improvement and looks the stable first string on jockey bookings. 

 

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5th & 6th yesterday

Emily Wade  14.44 Market Rasen 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Just modest form at best in bumpers (for Tjade Collier) but confirmed the promise of her handicap debut stepped up in trip to open her account at Southwell (20.4f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Looks capable of better still so she's high on the shortlist. 

Brighterdaysahead 17.30 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

2/1, won 9-runner bumper at Gowran (17f, heavy) on NH debut 50 days ago, easing clear. Sets a good standard and is open to improvement, so she should take the beating. 

 

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2nd & 1st @ 5\4 Sunday

Mister Camacho 15.15 Catterick 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Still a maiden but largely held his form well in handicaps last term. Solid return from 5 months off when third at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy) 10 days ago, finding his stamina kicking in late on. Good claims back up in trip. 

Most Wanted 19.15 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 10\3 (bog)

Once-raced gelding. Third of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, soft, 100/1) on debut. Off 179 days.

 

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1st @ 7\4 & NR yesterday

Joyful Act 14.45 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Showed plenty to work on amidst clear signs of inexperience when fourth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 19 days ago, running on. Sure to improve. 

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1st @ 5\2 yesterday

In the Giving 15.45 Leicester 1 Pt Win @ 4\5 (bog)

Fair filly. 2/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 

Clounmacon 19.10 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Made the frame all 3 starts as a juvenile, ending campaign with fourth of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) in October, not ideally placed. Sets the standard on form. 

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6th & 1st @ 6\4 yesterday

Harry With Style 15.55 Yarmouth 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

28/1, career best when winning 17-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 8 days ago, leading approaching final 1f and staying on well. Expected to be bang there again. 

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NR yesterday

Meatloaf 17.20 Wincanton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Made winning start over C&D in December and improved on that form when ½-length second of 14 in listed contest at Cheltenham (14f, good to soft, 3/1). Latest run at Newbury was disappointing but he sets a good standard. 

Silent Approach 13.40 Tramore 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, respectable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. The one to beat. 

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1st @ 2\1 & 2nd yesterday

Peace Man 15.35 Redcar 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

From a good family (has more of a sprinting pedigree) and shaped well on belated debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 weeks ago, very green and nearest at the finish. Will improve.

Pidoyne 17.15 Tramore 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

13/2, excellent second of 13 to Mahlers Cove in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, heavy) 35 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 

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4th & 1st @ 10\3 yesterday

Ottoman Fleet 15.35 Newmarket 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Smart gelding who arrives in good nick from a spell in Meydan, third of 12 to Nations Pride in Dubai Millennium Stakes last time. This course scorer holds very good form claims for last year's winning stable. 

Solness 16.25 Tipperary 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Promising type. 4/5, won 7-runner novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 

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1st @ 13\8 & 1st @ 5\4 (R4 25p) yesterday

Vetiver 15.25 Beverley 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Built on debut second when cosily winning 8-runner novice at this course (7.4f, good to soft) in September. Definitely more to come from her. Leading claims. 

Striking 19.15 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising individual. 80/1, second of 21 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Back up in trip and could be well weighted in this sphere. 

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Another Double yesterday 1st @ 6\5 & 1st @ 2\1 

Cue's Beau 17.30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Sent off at big odds (100/1) but produced a promising first effort when second of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 22 days ago, finishing strongly. Can open her account. 

Final Decision 18.50 Kilbeggan 1 Pt Win @ 5\2 (bog)

Much improved when third of 15 in mares maiden bumper at Thurles (16.3f, good to soft, 11/2) 56 days ago. Leading contender. 

 

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2nd & 1st @ 3\1 yesterday

Kansas Du Berlais 13.40 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Promising fourth in listed newcomers race at Auteuil on hurdling debut for David Cottin. Failed to match that form first 3 starts for Gary Moore but got back on track under a change of tactics (forced pace) when successful in 7-runner maiden here (17.7f) 34 days ago. Step up in trip will suit.

Ottilien 15.08 Cork 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Smart filly who signed off for David Menuisier with good third of 10 to Sea La Rosa in Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (13.9f, soft). Since changed hands for 600,000 euros. The form choice. 

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1st @ 5\4 & 11th today

Alfa Whiteburd 18.00 Nottingham 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 

Promising when fourth of 16 in Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago. Open to progress for a stable which has had a 2-y-o winner this week. 

The Antarctic 15.30 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 5\4

Smart colt. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Very good 2 lengths second of 8 to Blackbeard in Middle Park Stakes (16/1) at Newmarket (6f, good). Off 7 months. Trainer going well. Big shout. 

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2nd & 3rd Saturday

Langholm 16.30 Catterick 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog)

C&D winner. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago, running on. Solid claims. 

Ha D'Or 19.05 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Respectable 28½ lengths fifth of 9 to El Fabiolo in Arkle Chase (66/1) at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Has good chance on pick of form. 

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2nd & Faller yesterday

Northern Poet 17.00 Warwick 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Bumper/hurdles winner who has improved a little to land 2 of his 3 starts over fences, seeing off a sustained challenge from the runner-up for the latest of them at Plumpton (25.7f) 18 days ago. Possibilities in hat-trick bid from 2 lb higher mark. 

Ballyburn 19.45 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Point winner. 7/4, also won 13-runner bumper at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 50 days ago, well on top finish. Should improve and likely to take all the beating. 

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Double Up yesterday 1st @ 5\2 & Evens

El Elefante 17.30 Perth 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Runner-up sole start in Irish points before readily bagging 11-runner bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Has more to offer. Firmly in the picture. 

Lecky Watson 19.45 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden. Very good 5½ lengths fourth of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 80/1) 44 days ago. The one to beat. 

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1st @ 2\1 & 5th yesterday

Wedgewood 19.00 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

6/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Had a bit in hand so she's a player despite taking a 3 lb rise. 

Love Envoi 15.50 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Very smart hurdler. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Good 1½ lengths second of 9 to Honeysuckle in David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle (11/1) at Cheltenham (19.9f, soft) 46 days ago. The one to beat.

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1st @ 5\2 & 6th yesterday

Maywake 18.15 Musselburgh 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog)

Well handicapped and back to form when third at Redcar on return, finishing strongly having suffered interference. Well drawn and makes plenty of appeal. 

Aussie Girl 14.15 Sligo 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Lightly-raced filly. Hooded for 1st time, very good fourth of 12 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy, 7/2) 22 days ago. Stable having good spell. Looks hard to beat with headgear retained. 

Year 7 

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Good run recently.

Have you noticed any times of the year when you do better than others ?

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21 hours ago, MCLARKE said:

Good run recently.

Have you noticed any times of the year when you do better than others ?

That has never come to my notice, but I will check it out, may take a while !

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3rd & 1st @ 6\5 yesterday

River Usk 15.28 Beverley 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

9/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy) on reappearance 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Leading claims from an unchanged mark. 

Tommies Call 17.05 Down Royal 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Offered plenty to work on when third of 18 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Sets the standard on that form. 

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1st @ 9/4 & NR yesterday 

Silks Graphite 17.10 Nottingham 1 Pt Win @ 2/1 (bog)

Any Road 20.18 Ballinrobe 1 Pt Win @ 2/1 (bog)

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4th & 6th today

Quinault 18.40 Brighton 1 Pt Win 

Promising individual. 11/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 6 days ago, comfortably. Open to further improvement and should take all the beating under a penalty. 

Perfect Portrait 18.50 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win 

Promising type. 3 lengths fourth of 7 to Lumiere Rock in Staffordstown Stud Stakes (9/2) at the Curragh (8f, soft) when last seen. Off 6 months. Sets a solid standard.