14:50 Ripon 27 Sep 2025 

Taylor Wimpey Fountains Walk Handicap

Wen Moon 1pt win only 12/1 – Previous CD winner who is now sitting on a very dangerous mark following a period of lesser performances. Comes here now some 15lb below his last winning mark and gets the ground that has been desperately needed too. Latest run showed signs of getting back to form and this one could well run a big race in a weak looking contest. P Midgley catches the eye too having form figures in this race over the past 5 years that read 1211NR and he goes today with Glory Fighter 33/1 with 4 places available. A word of caution however is he is not looking particularly well handicapped and the yard saddled the last one home in 2017,18,19.

15:25 Ripon 27 Sep 2025 

Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap

Strong Warrior 1pt win only 14/1 – Bit of a risky one given that this one has been beaten by 10l and 7l in his last two runs but the later came following a break when stepped up in trip and not quite getting home and the previous one coming in a Group 1 behind the very talented Time For Sandals. This looks a more realistic target today and dropping back to 6f should be ideal. Yet to run on ground this slow but both wins have come on Good ground and breeding suggests no problems. Stable had the winner in 2023 and have been starting to find a few winners of late.

16:00 Ripon 27 Sep 2025 

Michael Raby Memorial Handicap

Fenlander 1pt win only 8/1 – Fairly lightly raced 4 year old who is yet to find his level after 10 starts. Has run consistently however and has not been void of hope in better company than this today. Drops into a class 6 for the first time and does so sitting on a very attractive mark. Pam Sly has been pretty successful when sending them here with 6 winners and 5 placed from 30 and she was back in the winners enclosure this week too which rates a positive having not had a winner since June and this one was well punted last time out so is given another chance today.

Multiple

0.5pt Trixie – Above 3 selections

14:30 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Chesham Stakes

Moments Of Joy 1pt win only 9/4 – It’s impossible to ignore the £2m price tag of the current favourite here in Treanmor 6/4 who won comfortably on debut. Now of course you can only beat what you are up against but on reflection that doesn’t appear to be too much so up against a couple of top class lookers this ones metal will be tested when the yard are struggling. The form of Humidity 5/1 on the other hand has been franked in abundance with 4 winners and 4 placed so far coming out of that race including the Coventry Stakes runner up. Aiden O Brien has won this race no less than 5 times in the last 9 running’s and a couple of those actually followed the same route into this race as the selection. That debut win on paper does not look other worldly but we all know the ammunition and 2 yo’s this yard have so this one has to be taken seriously. A small play on the reverse Tricast would not be discouraged.

15:05 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Hardwicke Stakes

Space Legend 1pt win only 10/1 – Performed well in and around G2 level last term and has form that would put him bang in the mix here. Can be forgiven his reappearance run over too short a trip and he ticks a lot of boxes for the sort that go well in this race. Four yo’s go well in the race and have taken 14 of the last 20 running’s. Was runner up here 12 months ago behind a very impressive winner of the King Edward VII stakes in Calandagan who now operates at the highest level, a reproduction of that kind of form would leave this field in his wake.

15:40 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Storm Boy 1pt win only 10/1 – We were very torn on which one of two to side with here as Flora Of Bermuda 8/1 went into the notebook last time having been denied any sort of run to somehow still manage to only go down by a neck to Inisherin 7/2. That form should certainly be reversed here if a clear passage can be found. Aiden O Brien however has had his horses ready for this festival and in a race where he has only entered 2 runners in the last 6 years this one has to be taken serious. Add into that the last time he won back in 2018 it was with a horse recently brought over from Australia just as this one has been. Add into that again that he has only won the race twice and both times it has been with Australian bred horses then our interest is peaked. He will need to put his yard debut behind him but as we know with this outfit they know how to get them ready for the big occasion. Flora would be the first filly/mare to win this since Black Caviar back in 2012 who coincidentally was also from Australia.

16:20 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Jersey Stakes

Marvelman 1pt win only 4/1 – Has been steadily progressive and still looks to be on an upward trajectory. His form had looked solid prior to his run in the King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket last month where he finished 2nd to the very exciting prospect Cosmic Year. That form has been boosted on several occasions with Listed and Group form coming from behind the selection that day. Quicker ground should be ok but is the only slight concern today. Noble Champion 33/1 is also noteworthy at a price and should fare better now back up in trip. The form of his Goodwood run would put him in the mix here.

17:00 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Wokingham Stakes

Zoum Zoum 0.5pt EW 16/1 (6 places B365) – Finished a solid 5th here in the Jersey Stakes last term and went on to win a handicap from a mark of 101 at Doncaster as well as acquitting himself very well in Listed company. Made a very pleasing return to action in the Cathedral Stakes last month finishing 1/2L runner up and ahead of one of his main rivals here today in Jarraaf 5/1. The selection was a bit slow into stride that day and a better start here from a plum draw should see this one going close again. Still looks progressive and this stiff 6f should suit very well for one that can go over further. The Cathedral Stakes can act as a springboard for better things so fingers crossed here for a big run.

17:35 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Golden Gates Stakes

Roosevelt 0.5pt EW 22/1 (5 Places B365) + Rock Of Cashel 0.5pt EW 80/1 (5 Places Corals) – This one has often had to play the supporting roll and that could well be the case here again today in the form of Pacemaker for the other O’ Brien runner Roosevelt 22/1 who looks tricky and will need everything to go right. Has stamina in abundance and I’ve no doubt that Rock is in here to make sure its a true test today. With 5 places available however we take a play on the big outsider who takes a big drop in grade here from a fair mark despite being at the top of the weights. This trip is within reach and I’m hoping he will have enough class to stay ahead of a few of these.

18:10 Ascot 21 Jun 2025 

Queen Alexandra Stakes

Tashkhan 0.5pt EW 22/1 – There is absolutely no reason to believe that the very short priced Willie Mullins favourite will not go on and do the business here but i can’t help thinking that the price is so because of the Mullins factor. This horse is yet to go beyond 2 mile in this sphere and has done most of his work with plenty of give in the ground, so he comes here with questions to answer and will need the race to be set up to suit for a sprint finish I’d imagine. The selection also has doubts over this quicker ground which on breeding would not be an issue but has appeared to be kept away from anything too quick in the past, including in this race last year where he was a NR on forecast G/F going. Has a break of 265 days to overcome too but he is possibly the only one in here that can boast form in this sort of test. His run here back in 2022 when 5th in the Gold Cup behind both Stradivarius and Kyprios as a 4 yo is the one that gives me the confidence to go in here. That run was on G/F and whilst he may not be the force he once was he could still play a hand here. Has gone well fresh in the past too and will be up there making sure the pace is a genuine one.

15:08 Bath 14 Jun 2025 

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Filly’s Last Lady 1pt win only 9/1 – Connections are 15 winners and 9 placed from 58 for a 22.5% win strike with an LSP of +20 at the track. Keiron Burke has only had 3 runners so far in these colours and 2 have gone close. They have this one and HI LORD 18/1 (233 Bath) running here today but that one is up against a very short priced favourite making me think that this one could be their first winner together today.

15:43 Bath 14 Jun 2025 

Stream Royal Ascot At NetBet Handicap

Grand Harbour 1pt win only 4/1 – Sir Mark Prescott is renowned for picking up winners when stepping them up in trip on handicap debut and this one, his sole runner on the card fits that bill today. He has been amongst the winners this week and his record at the track reads 45 wins and 20 placed from 142 runners for a 31% strike rate including 2/3 in the last 12 months.

14:10 Chester 14 Jun 2025 

Precision Facades Handicap

Vince L’ Amour 1pt win only 12/1 – Tim Easterby has won 2 of the 3 running’s of this race with Copper Knight 10/3 who lines up here again today. Both of those wins however came in the hands of Sean Kirrane who opts to ride the yards other runner today so the chance is taken that he has had the option and knows a little something that we don’t. The horse takes a marked drop in class today and is only 2lb above his last winning mark.

15:55 Chester 14 Jun 2025 

Going Is Good Handicap

Wind Your Neck In 0.5pt EW 28/1 – Beaten just a nk from 6lb higher in the race last year for his previous yard and has since joined a pretty shrewd outfit who may well have targeted this from the moment he switched. Finished well behind a few of these last time out including today’s favourite but that was on a first run back from going over hurdles so he may have needed the sharpener. Yard are 10 wins and 11 placed from 69 with their flat runners for a near 29% place strike so a chance has to be taken with the notable booking of Hollie Doyle on board.

16:55 Hexham 14 Jun 2025

Andy Calvert Celebration Handicap Chase

Old But Gold 0.5pt EW 28/1 – M Todhunter has seemed to make this race a target in recent years since winning the race in 2019. He had one that was travelling strongly and well in contention before coming to grief the following year, placed 3rd in 2022, won again in 2023 and placed 2nd again last year. The slight concern is his regular jockey for those rides Sean Quinlan has opted to ride Scots Poet 5/1 for Ewan Whillans for whom he has a decent record so a little reverse forecast has also been played.

19:28 Hexham 14 Jun 2025 

Brocksbushes Open NH Flat Race

Dotties Promise 1pt win only 9/1 – Susan Corbett and Nathan Moscrop have been very profitable to follow over the last 12 month and nowhere more so than here at Hexham. The yard have a modest strike rate of around 15% but a very handsome profit of +40 in the last 12 months. Nathan Moscrop operates at 17% for the yard with and even more impressive +70 LSP over the same period. The yard have been doing well in bumpers too the last 12 months which was somewhat of a weak area for them previously and are 2 wins and 1 placed from 10 in the last 12 months. Yard has 3 runners entered across the card but they team up for just this 1

17:35 Sandown 14 Jun 2025

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Loving Look 1pt win only 11/1 – A race that has often gone to a yard that trains across multiple codes and the selection is one of only 2 in here that fit that bill today with the other being Simiyaan 25/1 for Ian Williams. Yard have hit some recent form and whilst Rob Hornbys figures for the yard do not read that well he is 6 wins and 5 placed from 30 for the owners for a 20% win strike. The owners are 2 wins and 1 placed from just 3 runners at Sandown too.

14:25 York 14 Jun 2025

Queen Mother’s Cup Handicap

Financier 0.5pt EW 20/1 (4 places B365) – Tim Easterby has won this race 3 times in the last 13 years with the latest of those wins coming in the hands of Emily Roberts back in 2016. Since then they have teamed up to place in this one on multiple occasions so its fair to say they will be trying again today. This amateur jockey is worth looking out for at Ripon with 5 wins from 6 rides but is also worth keeping on side with here today having ridden 20 of her 23 winners for the yard including a handful for these owners.

15:35 York 14 Jun 2025

Churchill Tyres Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap

Columnist 0.5pt EW 40/1 (5 places B365) – Horses that ran at Newmarket over 6f 4 weeks previous to this race have an incredible record in this race and have provided us with 5 of the last 8 winners. 5 runners in the field al fit that bill and went head to head last time out Marchogian (1st) 7/1, American style (2nd) 14/1, Dark Cloud Rising (3rd) 20/1, Sixtygeesbaby (4th) 18/1 and the selection who was a remote 7th that day. The selctions 2 year old form is very impressive and this one should be cutting out to be a Group performer for Wathnan racing but he has proven to be a little bit tricky going down to the start early on both occasions this term including in a hood last time out. Clearly not straight forward but the switch back to James Doyle in the saddle could make all the difference today from a falling mark.

16:10 York 14 Jun 2025

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Tactical Formation 1pt win only 11/2 – Richard Fahey has taken this race on 3 occasions in the last 11 years and had numerous placed efforts too. All of those wins have been with a newcomer and whilst the latest of those came back in 2017 he can once again boast about the same kind of ammunition that brought him that success back then. This Wathnan Racing debutant is a pretty expensive purchase at 360K. He has been very speedily bred and should know what is expected here.

13:00 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

Princess Elizabeth Stakes

Spiritual 2pt win only 9/1 (bet365 money back as free bet offer) – We have tried a different tack here today in that we are looking at the trends of the race over the form. Of course the form is not being ignored but in similar races the trends have been working well for me. With 12 of the last 20 winners being 4 years old, including the last 4 then it would be foolish not to use this as a starting block to take out almost half of the field. Of the last 8 winners 7 had run either 27 or 28 days ago and only 1 runner fits that bill today, Spiritual who is todays selection. The exception to the above trend can also be accounted for as it was a fixture that falls either way (28 days or 35 days) that brings into play Sirona who ran 35 days ago in the Conquer fillies at Goodwood, a race that has produced 3 of the last 8 winners. She also has the beating of the selection on a previous meeting at Newmarket but that was on Heavy ground and i’d fancy our lesser exposed selection to turn that form around here today. John Gosden’s horses are not rushed and this one comes here with the yard bang in form.

14:10 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

Betfred 3yo ‘Dash’ Handicap

Nanna’s Sparkle 1pt win only 11/1 – Consistent sort who has hit the frame on both occasions this term, the latest of which was in defeat to today’s favourite Ruby’s Profit who is up another 6lb and starting to look exposed. The selection was not beaten far that day and now has that pull in the weights too. Looks like she will be suited by the track and its downhill run and if ridden prominently the speedy sort could take some pegging back.

14:45 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

Aston Martin ‘Dash’ Handicap

Michaela’s Boy 0.5pt EW 28/1 (5 places General) – Consistent sort who ran well here on his latest outing when beaten for a second time by the reopposing Spartan Arrow. Far better off at the weights here today and could be capable of a big run and a reversal of that form. Looks the pick of the R Cowell yards 5 runners here who excels with his speedy 5f sprinters, only 2lb above last winning mark and still looks fairly treated on his old form.

15:30 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

Betfred Derby

Damysus 0.5pt EW 16/1 – Looked very impressive towards the business end in the Dante when finishing runner up behind Pride of Arras who had gained first run and having a perfect tow into the race that day. The selection on the other hand was keen early on, raced wide and was not asked to pick up until the bird had flown. John Gosden’s yard have since hit form and this one looks bred for this extra yardage too so should get closer today. Stanhope Garden 20/1 from our Flat horses to follow also represents decent EW value.

16:15 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

Encore Lifestyle Northern Dancer Handicap

Vice President 0.5pt EW 22/1 – Capable of much better than what has been shown in 2 runs for the new yard and has the opportunity here to step forward on those recent runs. Still very unexposed and open to plenty of improvement having only had the 5 runs. Todays 5lb claimer Warren Fentiman puts this one down onto a very workable mark and a better run can be expectedfrom this son of Galileo who has produced some of the most noteable winners of all time over this CD including 5 Derby winners.

17:00 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Lester Piggott Handicap

Chartwell Jock 1pt win only 5/1 – Andrew balding has won 3 of the last 7 running’s of this race and comes here again with a leading charge in the form of todays selection. Has shown a tendency to carry his head high on previous runs and gets cheek pieces applied for the first time which could help this one settle and bring out a bit more. Was blocked for a run when last seen and was not beaten far despite the trouble in a decent looking race. All 3 of the above mentioned winners have come in these colours and they are now 3/3 in this race in that same period.

17:40 Epsom Downs 07 Jun 2025

JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap

Purest Time 0.5pt EW 28/1 – We were on this one last time out at Chester when he was a tad disappointing having been drawn in the widest of 13 stalls. He may well have needed the run too and we are happy to stick with him here in a race that the yard has done well in over recent years. They have won the race with 2 of their last 4 runners and had one placed too. A difficult one to assess but given another chance with a very positive jockey booking in a weaker looking contest.

MULTIPLES

0.25pt EW Yankee – Above 4 EW selections

0.5pt Trixie – Above 3 win selections

13:55 Nottingham 01 Jun 2025

Jimmys Killer Mountain Of Prawns Handicap

Pay Attention 1pt win only 5/1 – Faye Bramley seems to have her runners in good order of late and this consistent sort looks ready to get off the mark at some point soon. He looks well weighted now having eased a couple of pounds and with the addition of the very talented 7lb claimer Jack Callan will not find many better opportunities to get his head in front and get off the mark than here today. Will appreciate the slight ease in ground here today and is very well bred and will no doubt operate above this level in the future.

14:25 Nottingham 01 Jun 2025

Jimmys Killer Mountain Of Prawns Handicap

Westgate Warrior 0.5pt EW 16/1 – Took a step forward on reappearance/yard debut last time out at Southwell and returns from a small break here stepped up markedly in trip for his handicap debut. The step up looks to be an absolute must on breeding and he should take a big step forward from what looks a fair opening mark for a yard that does very well here and has been in hot form of late.

17:30 Nottingham 01 Jun 2025

Sky Bet Club Handicap

Charency 1pt win only 11/2 – Reverts back to his preferred turf today sitting on a very attractive mark that is some 7lb lower than his last win which was only in July last year. Gets the cut in the ground that looks essential and may even prefer a little more and has a huge 5lb taken off by Ryan Kavanagh who has been doing very well for the yard over the last 12 months. Slight worry is the slightly longer trip but the breeding suggests that it could actually bring about some improvement too.

15:45 Chelmsford City 01 Jun 2025

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Ararat 1pt win only 12/1 – Won here over 7f for his previous yard last summer but has been far from in the same mood in 2 runs since joining his new stable. Has dropped back to that last winning mark now however and this is a big drop back in grade today which will hopefully see this one in a different light. He has arguably the best amateur on the circuit in the saddle who rides this track very well so is in good hands too.

16:15 Chelmsford City 01 Jun 2025

Sky Bet Club Restricted Maiden Stakes

Amazing Journey 0.5pt EW 22/1 (4 places B365) – Bred for further in time but being a Starspangledbanner offspring should have plenty of zip to take a race over this trip for connections that do very well at the track. That is made even more significant when the owners are bloodstock and breed the majority of their own horses. Saffie Osbourne was well supported in the Sunday Series last year and is also one to keep an eye on in this type of event.

16:45 Chelmsford City 01 Jun 2025

Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap

Road To Wembley 1pt win only 5/1 – Now 1lb below his last winning mark and arrives here with the yard in very good form. Sparked a return to form last time out having been run over an inadequate trip previously and i would not be surprised if that has been done with this race in mind. Has run well on his 1 outing at the track and Richard Hughes is worth a follow at the track given his record here. Wahraan 28/1 rates a noteworthy outsider for the Osbournes too, down in grade and back to his last winning trip from just 2lb higher which also came on an AW circuit.

17:15 Chelmsford City 01 Jun 2025

Sky Bet Price Boosts Handicap

Thunder Blue 1pt win only 11/1 – Two big runs last term both came on the AW and both can be upgraded given that they came in the Racing League which is very much targeted by yards with horses ahead of the handicap. This is backed up in the case of the runner up beaten just 1/2 length at Newcastle where all of the top 5 have won since and now race from much higher marks. That run for this one came from this current mark and the return to the AW is a big positive too.

17:45 Chelmsford City 01 Jun 2025

Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap

Isle Of Lismore 1pt win only 9/1 – Very well treated on his form from last term and despite how it looks on paper he has not been beaten far in two runs this term. Now 9lb below last winning mark which came on his 3rd run last term and connections are 4 wins and 2 placed from 12 at the track so this could well have been a longer term target with the prize money on offer today.

14:10 Chester 31 May 2025 

Ladbrokes Handicap

Purest Time 0.5pt EW 66/1 – A very well bred purchase that has joined the yard from France and has plenty to prove for sure, least of all from stall 13. Has been doing the majority of his running over 5-6F which when you take just a quick glance at the breeding would suggest that this step up here looks a pretty obvious one. Has 3 wins to his name over in France and despite the wide draw here I’m pretty excited to see how this one goes over the trip here today. Joe Fanning on board which suggests they may try and go forward from the off, and this one could well sneak a place at massive odds. Yanifer 12/1 should go well too, loves it around here and looks set for a big run.

13:48 Haydock 31 May 2025

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Reverence Handicap

Bosh 0.5pt EW 40/1 (5 places B365) – Bit below par on 3 outings so far this season but the same can be said for the yard in general, that poor run of form will not last too much longer I feel as they normally get going coming into June and this one has now fallen to a very attractive mark. Needs to find a revival but that could well be here today.

16:43 Haydock 31 May 2025

Betfred ‘Bet Builder’ Sankey Handicap

Jr Climbs 0.5pt EW 33/1 – Poor run on reappearance but has a couple of pieces of form last year that have stacked up well since. His 2nd at Newbury back in September sticks out most when only beaten a neck by a dual subsequent and now Listed winner. Steps up to the mile for the first time today and that looks on breeding to be a smart move. Has the potential to be well ahead of this mark if this shrewd yard have him ready here.

13:30 York 31 May 2025

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

Dickieburd 0.5pt EW 20/1 (5 places B365) – Two lesser efforts since returning to action having switched yards over the Winter but they have not been without promise and this does rate a pretty marked drop in class. Placed over CD from 3lb higher back in September and the Jockey booking is a bonus too today in these colours.

14:40 York 31 May 2025

William Hill More Top Prices Handicap

Spirit Of Applause 0.5pt EW 25/1 – Tim Easterby has a pretty decent record in this race and despite only winning twice, he has sent out the runner up and a good few placed efforts in recent years. Today’s opposition rate a little better than those recently faced but has gone well in this grade on the AW and is worth a try from the bottom of the weights.

15:50 York 31 May 2025

Reg Bond ‘Always And Forever’ Handicap

Veydari 0.5pt EW 25/1 (6 places B365) – Was running in the Wathnan colours last year and better would have been hoped for from such connections. Has been bought for 35K and will likely still have plenty to offer but did not make the grade for such prestigious owners. David Allen is an interesting booking for the yard he is 5 wins and 9 placed from 30 runs for them which indicates that he placed on almost 50% of them and has a LSP of +30 so when they win they are not in single figures.

17:00 York 31 May 2025

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Daring Legend 1pt win only 14/1 – Has run into form just as he did around this time last year, will need to improve again but did put back to back wins together last year suggesting that he is a progressive sort. Gets ideal conditions and must go close again today.

14:50 Redcar 26 May 2025

In Memory Of Billy Higgins Handicap

Oscars Sister 1pt win only 14/1 – Connections have a great record at this track and interestingly their go to jockey climbs on board this one for the first time since making her debut some 13 runs back. Callum Rodriguez has a 35% strike rate riding in these colours and the owners enjoy a good time of it here at the track with a 26% strike rate. Won from a 16lb higher mark as a 3 year old but has not really pushed on from that and will hopefully be able to rediscover something here today on reappearance from a very lowly mark.

15:25 Redcar 26 May 2025

In Memory Of Billy Higgins Handicap

B Associates 1pt win only 14/1 – Looking very well treated and will very much appreciate conditions here today having been run on the less favourable AW over the winter. Returned to action with a decent effort that will act as a building block here. Sits 8lb below last winning mark here with another very valuable 3 taken off by Aiden Brookes in the saddle. Has a great record in this grade and should go close today.

17:10 Redcar 26 May 2025

Celebrating 30 Years Of Jacks Coaches Handicap

Azure Angel 1pt win only 13/2 – Lurking on a very dangerous mark for the new yard. Looked in need of the run last time out and will come here to this happy hunting ground well versed for a big run today. Yard are 9 wins and 4 placed from 24 here in the last 12 months for a 37.5% strike rate and they have been amongst the winners and had numerous placed in the last couple of weeks.

17:45 Redcar 26 May 2025

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Irv 1pt win only 11/1 – Another well handicapped runner from the Hammond stable who sits 7lb below the last winning mark. Last 2 wins have come over todays trip on Good to Firm so has few excuses today and should go well. Back down in trip should be a positive having been run over further the last handful of outings.

14:10 Windsor 26 May 2025 

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Mammy 0.5pt EW 20/1 (4 places Will Hill) – Back on the last winning mark and still looks well treated judged on a run here over CD last term from 6lb higher. Was sandwiched between 2 subsequent winners last time out and the yard have been doing well with the runners they send here more recently. Holds a great EW chance with On Edge rating a big danger at 12/1

15:20 Windsor 26 May 2025 

Blackmore Design And Build Handicap

Haymaker 1pt win only 11/2 + Indian Creak 0.5pt EW 25/1 – Haymaker was runner up in the race last year from a 4lb higher mark and won on his second outing last term too. Had a wind op before returning last year as is the case this year so a very similar prep and is some 7lb better off with last years winner Amazonian Dream for a head defeat. Indian Creak is somewhat of a course specialist with 5 CD wins and 4 places to his name but has lost his way somewhat. will have needed the run on stable debut (same owners) last time out and as a result of not seeing out the season very well last year sits on a mark which is 13lb below the last winning one which was over CD. Did place here last summer too from 5lb higher over CD so lots to like if the new yard have found the old spark.

17:05 Windsor 26 May 2025 

Get Raceday Ready Handicap

Merrimack 1pt win only 6/1 – Runner up off this mark at Newmarket last week was unbalance in the dip there almost shipping the jockey off through the side door before being carrier right in the last furlong so fair to say he didn’t get the run of the race. That said he looked dogged and tough to the line and is worth a try here dropping in grade slightly with a very valuable claim of 7lb on board in the form of Olivia Haines who does well for this yard.

14:40 Ascot 10 May 2025 

Schweppes Victoria Cup

Noodle Mission 0.5pt EW 66/1 (5 places B365) –

17:00 Ascot 10 May 2025 

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Blue Ribbon Handicap

Lir Speciale 1pt win only 8/1 –

17:35 Ascot 10 May 2025 

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Blue Ribbon Handicap

Strike 1pt win only 8/1 –

13:00 Haydock 10 May 2025

Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle

My Bobby Dazzler 0.5pt EW 20/1 –

13:35 Haydock 10 May 2025

Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle

Dr T J Eckleberg 0.5 pt EW 25/1 (5 places Will Hill) –

13:30 Chester 09 May 2025 

CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap

Pearl Eye 1pt win only 14/1 – Narrowly denied over CD back in September and stayed on for 5th from an impossible position here on Wednesday over the slightly shorter trip of 7f. Has the benefit of a much better draw today and the extra 1/2 furlong will certainly play in this ones favour. Has to hold excellent chances again here today if coming out of Wednesdays race ok and gets a massive 7lb taken off by a very talented claimer.

14:05 Chester 09 May 2025

Boodles Darley EBF Maiden Stakes

Orionis 1pt win only 13/2 (Will hill bet £5 get £5 free bet offer) – Could only manage a tame looking 3rd on reappearance at Wetherby but the one pace in which he stayed on suggests that this longer trip here today will bring about some improvement. Bred to appreciate this test of stamina and the quicker ground should also play into her favour. Gets a 5lb weight allowance which could be enough to get her head in front for a yard that does well here and that has been in excellent form of late.

14:35 Chester 09 May 2025 

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Space Legend 1pt win only 4/1 (Will Hill free bet from above race) – Acquitted himself very well at a very high level last term and will be open to further improvement this year. Still fairly unexposed and will be up against it with today’s favourite who despite running well in some of the biggest international races recently, only managed to win once in a Listed race. He sets a clear standard to aim at but offers less in terms of progression than the selection. This trip will be as short as we want to see this one run over but it could well turn out to be a race perfectly run to suit.

15:05 Chester 09 May 2025 

Ladbrokes Chester Cup

Vaguely Royal 0.5pt EW 80/1 (5 places B365) – A fairly optimistic punt but not one without substance. Has been running well for his new yard over hurdles against modest opposition since joining from the Gosden yard last year and disappointed on his only outing on the flat since his arrival when last of 3 at Southwell back in March. Stays this trip and has gone close on similar ground previously from around this current mark. His best form from last year would bring him into this but he needs to rediscover something and hope is pinned on the added tongue tie taking effect. Caballo De Mar 11/2 looks to still have improvement to com and could play a big part.

15:40 Chester 09 May 2025 

Precision Facades Handicap

Let’s Dream 0.5pt EW 33/1 (4 places Skybet) – Lightly raced and still has plenty to prove here.. Sole win came over this trip but that was on soft ground as were his best runs to date. Breeding suggests no issue on that front however and if able to run to his best 3 year old form from last term then this mark today looks very lenient. Has a further 5lb taken off by the talented Warren Fentiman and arrives here with the yard bang in form. All of the market principals have questions to answer and hopefully the selection will be asking those questions from a very lowly weight.

16:10 Chester 09 May 2025 

Xenon Workplace Apprentice Handicap

Reel Rosie 0.5pt EW 25/1 (4 places B365) – Yard have won one handicap and gone close in another here yesterday at this May festival with the later doing so in the hands of Warren Fentiman who takes the ride here. CD winner here in 2023 and has spent most of her time running over hurdles since, with the exception of a couple of runs following a return from 312 days off track. The first of which almost resulted in a win in a similar event at Thirsk back in September. Has a good record in this grade and has to be respected from 2lb below her last winning mark.

16:45 Chester 09 May 2025 

Ladbrokes Get Rewarded With Ladbucks Chester Plate Handicap

Simiyann 0.5pt EW 28/1 (4 places B365) – Trainer Ian Williams always plays a strong hand in this race and having won it in 2023 for the first time he went on to finish 3rd with Law Of The Sea 9/1 from a 12lb higher mark last year and despite being on the downgrade since has to be watched carefully. The selection however is far less exposed under these conditions and despite some of the form should be capable of a big run here. Richard Kingscote takes the reigns and he has form figures of 2126 when doing so and i find it doubtful that he would not have had the pick of the yards 4 runners here today. Yards current form is a slight worry but the voodoo always has a breaking day.

Multiples

0.25pt EW 6 Fold on below trixie runners

0.5pt Trixie on above 3 win selections

0.25pt EW Trixie Lets Dream/ Reel Rosie/ Simiyann

14:55 Newmarket 04 May 2025

Betfred Handicap

Artistic Star 1pt win only 9/1 – Has several pieces of Group form as a 3 year old that would suggest that this one would be too good in this sort of company. Has only had 3 runs in almost 2 years since however hinting that he has had his fair share of troubles. The return today to turf on these quicker conditions looks ideal however and the step up in trip should be no issue. Sits on an attractive mark for one with such form in the book and is worth another try here for the in form R Beckett.

14:35 Hamilton 04 May 2025

Hampton By Hilton Onsite Hotel Buttonhook Handicap

Alnayef 1pt win only 14/1 – Having a first run for his new yard having not made the cut with the Gosden’s. Bred to be much smarter than this opening handicap mark today and the step up in trip on this quicker ground ought to be ideal judged on breeding. Was far from disgraced in behind another John Gosden runner when last seen at Kempton and if the Goldies have this one tuned up on return we could be in for a big run from what looks a very fair mark.

17:00 Salisbury 04 May 2025

Fitzdares Live Casino Handicap

Thunder Sparks 1pt win only 14/1 – Lightly raced filly who has a couple of decent efforts to draw from on turf last term. Both of those runs came on quicker ground and the form of the latter has since shown some substance. She’s in a good yard and would be entitled to improvement this term. So to summarise she looks to make a return to action on a fair mark with improvement possible, conditions look ideal and this yard are profitable to follow here at Salisbury.

Multiple

0.25pt EW Trixie on above 3 runners