14/07/2020
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Horse Racing
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15.10
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Bath
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Derry Boy
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8/1
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Placed
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+0.5
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Derry Boy has finished fifth on last two runs and has shown some signs of ability if only he could settle better. Looks over priced this morning at double figure prices on the exchange.
Bath 3.10 Derry Boy 0.5 Point Each Way 8/1..... |
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11/07/2020
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Horse Racing
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4.10
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Newmarket
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Vale Of Kent
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14/1
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Lost
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-1
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Looks a tad over-priced considering won this race last year and with Frankie taking the ride again the double figure prices looks great value and may not last.
Vale Of Kent - 1 Point Win 14/1..... |
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07/07/2020
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Horse Racing
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15.45
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Newton Abbot
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Watching Brief
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11/1
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Placed
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+0.6
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The Haccombe Handicap Hurdle looks competitive even with just the eight runners declared. Despite pulling up on his last start way back in October Watching Brief has been nibbled at in the morning market and that looks interesting after such a long lay off...... |
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05/07/2020
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Horse Racing
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14.05
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Haydock
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Duke Of Condicote
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11/2
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Lost
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-2
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11/2 might not be everyones idea of a rag but as it's a dead eight it makes enough appeal for us to qualify as an each way selection. Duke Of Condicote got tapped for toe at Windsor last month but looks as if the step up in trip will bring out his stamina and gets the nod here...... |
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04/07/2020
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Horse Racing
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17.40
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Chelmsford City
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Mayson Mount
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10/1
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Placed
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+1
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Wasn't beaten that far at Newmarket last time and market support on handicap debut is encouraging...... |
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03/07/2020
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Horse Racing
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16:00
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Haydock
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Pot of Paint
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7/1
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Placed
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0
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Since 7F debut 4th last August (4L behind this years Jersey Stakes winner) has improved with gradually stepping up in distance. Down in class from a 1/2L second over CD last time out and due to go up 1lb expected to finally get head in front for the Haydock specialist pairing of Kingscote/Dascombe...... |
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14/01/2020
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Horse Racing
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13.15
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Fairyhouse
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Castle Oliver
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8/1
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Won
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+8
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Not shown much of late but nibbled at in the morning market is encouraging on third run for new trainer...... |
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31/12/2019
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Horse Racing
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14.50
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Punchestown
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Cedar Hill
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10/1
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Won
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+12
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Has been warm in the morning market and wears a first time tongue tie this afternoon - Let's hope today is a going day as only managed twellth on his handicap debut last month.
Punch 2.50 1 Point Each Way Cedar Hill..... |
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28/09/2019
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Horse Racing
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14.55
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Navan
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Helly Hansum
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18/1
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Lost
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-1
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Looks the pick of the outsiders and with wins over three miles this step up in trip shouldn't be a problem.
Navan 2.55 Helly Hansum 0.5 Point Each Way with BetFred..... |
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25/08/2019
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Horse Racing
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16.10
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Goodwood
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Larchmont Lad
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14/1
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Placed
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+0.9
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Limato heads the market for the Weatherbys Racing Bank Supreme Stakes but has to give weight all round to his rivals. An alternative each way selection who may go well at at price is Joseph Tuite's Larchmont Lad who was only beaten 1.8L by the jolly at Newmarket and normally sees out the seven furlo..... |
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24/08/2019
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Horse Racing
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16.45
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York
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Society Red 22/1 EW Get 5 Places !
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22/1
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Lost
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-1
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With Betway paying five places one that appeals at big price is Richard Fahey's Society Red who is a smooth traveller and with course and distance form looks worth a punt...... |
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24/08/2019
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Horse Racing
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15.55
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Newmarket
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I Could Do Better 25/1 EW
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25/1
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Lost
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-1
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Pretty Pollyanna may well be a class above here but one at a big price that could go well is Ian Williams-trained I Could Do Better who raced freely at Goodwood last time and didn't get home but should be better suited over this shortr trip. Currently a pony chance with Corals looks worth a dabble.
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21/08/2019
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Horse Racing
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13.55
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York
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Marnie James
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20/1
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Placed
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+3
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The York Ebor Festival gets underway this afternoon, one of the best flat meetings of the year if you ever get the chance to go. It starts at 1.55 and one outsider which may well out run his price is Jedd O'Keeffe's Marnie James who is likely to be held up by Kamie Spencer before making his move lat..... |
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13/08/2019
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Horse Racing
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4.45
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Ffos Las
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Never Surrender
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12/1
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Lost
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-1
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An ease in class this evening so a chance may not be that far away at the finish and at 12/1 worth a small interest.
1 Point win @ 12/1 with Betway..... |
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31/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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1.50
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Goodwood
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Fun Mac
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12/1
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Lost
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-2
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With 19 runners due to go to post for the opener (The Grand Visir now a non-runner) on day 2 we're keeping stakes to a minimum. One that has run well on it's last couple of runs when 4th at Ascot and fifth in the Chester Cup is Hughie Morrison's Fun Mac and with William Hill offering five places loo..... |
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30/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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13.50
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Goodwood
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Aquarium
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18/1
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Lost
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-2
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Glorious Goodwood gets under way at 1.50 and with William Hill offering five places one that may go well under a hold up Frannny Norton ride is the Mark Johnston-trained Aquarium. Drawn wide he is likely to have to play his cards late and with the five places on offer that could work in our favour.
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27/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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3.00
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Ascot
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Blue Mist
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16/1
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Placed
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+2.2
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Won over the course last October and wears a first tongue-tie this afternoon so hopefully settles better than his run at Ayr last month. Connections support is encouraging and with Hills paying 7 places warrants an each way play.
1 point each way with Hills @ 16/1..... |
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27/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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3.40
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Ascot
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Defoe
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18/1
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Lost
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-2
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Whilst the heart is willing on Enable the head is suggesting I should be having an each-way position on the King George and at 18/1 and the chance of rain i think Defoe is worth an each-way shout...... |
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26/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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1.50
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Ascot
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Veleta
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14/1
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Lost
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-1
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Will come on buddles for the run but nibbled at in the morning market suggests worthy of a token play this afternoon.
1 point @ 14/1 general..... |
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26/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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5.15
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Ascot
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Three Little Birds
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10/1
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Lost
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-1
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Another outsider who may well outrun her price is the Sylvester Kirk-trained Three Little Birds and with the Magic Sign offering a double figure price warrants a small play.
1 point win Three Little Birds @ 10/1 with Ladbrokes..... |
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25/07/2019
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Horse Racing
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6.00
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Newbury
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Island Warrior
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16/1
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Lost
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-1
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It's a shame there isn't three places on offer here to give us the chance to play each way but a token win bet is still worth a go at the general 16/1.
Island Warrior will possibly want further given time but having been nibbled at in the early markets by a few shrewd faces it's certainly one to ..... |
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04/04/2019
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Horse Racing
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17.15
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Aintree
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Farne
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20/1
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Placed
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+3
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Day one concludes with the bumper at 5.15 and one that has been nibbled at in the morning market is Farne who has managed to place on all three starts so far and with BetFred paying four places she looks worth an each way play...... |
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31/03/2019
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Horse Racing
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2.45
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Ascot
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Our Power
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10/1
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Void
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0
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One that could well today at a double figure price is Our Power in the Ascot 2.45 who acts on all surfaces and has been running well all winter. Sean Bowen likely to hold up and track the leaders before making his move from half way providing he can carry the burden of top weight.
N/R..... |
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22/03/2019
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Horse Racing
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2.20
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Newbury
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Master Burbidge
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12/1
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Placed
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+1.4
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Looks over priced this morning at 12/1 with the Bonus King and with a lot of pace in the race looks a solid each way selection. Likely to be dropped out early but hopefully with a good round of jumping can get a good toe into the race from half way...... |
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13/03/2019
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Horse Racing
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2.50
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Cheltenham
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Vision Des Flos
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14/1
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Lost
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-2
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Career best at Fontwell last time out and going not an issue. With Coral offering 7 places lets hope there's more in the locker...... |
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