Saturday Selections

15:15 Doncaster 25 Jan 2025 

Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Handicap Chase

Sure Touch 0.5pt EW 40/1 (5 places B365) – Winner of 4 races over the summer but has not been seen in the same light in his two races following a short break. Had wind surgery prior to last race and will hopefully come on for that run should it have had the desired effect and doesn’t look harshly treated should that be the case. Still unexposed over todays trip and could be the surprise package in what looks a very nice race. Could have more to offer and comes here with the yard amongst the winners. Lively outsider.

15:07 Uttoxeter 25 Jan 2025 

Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan And Motorhome Site Handicap Chase

Royal Mer 0.5pt EW 28/1 – Yet to find his form this season but as a result has now dropped in the weights to just 2lb higher than when comfortably wining the last of his 5 chase successes last term. Tried in headgear for the first time which is a slight worry but this represents a drop in grade today from a now sensible mark and the yard are in good order too so rates yet another lively outsider.

16:20 Uttoxeter 25 Jan 2025 

QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

Polly Pi 0.5pt EW 22/1 (4 places B365) – Slightly risky proposition based on hurdles runs to date but is of more interest today stepping into handicap company for the first time and up in trip. Couple of promising bumper runs back in the summer but has failed to follow that up in 3 runs over obstacles. Will want this extra distance today however and conditions should also be in favour if the reported “good in places” rings accurate. The yard doesn’t tend to rush their horses but a chance is taken that todays conditions and step up will prove she opens on a fair mark.

13:50 Cheltenham 25 Jan 2025

Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase

Happygolucky 0.5pt EW 66/1 (4 places B365) – This would be a remarkable training performance should this one be able to get his head in front following a change of yard and a 683 day absence. That said this very lightly raced 11 year old has always had to be treated with kit gloves and returned from a similar absence for his previous yard (same owner) to run a huge race in behind a very talented horse that finished 4th in last years Gold Cup and 3rd in the King George back in Dec. So clearly a very talented horse when fit and has been persevered with very patiently by his owners for that reason. This looks like a reasonable chance if the new yard have managed to get him fit and he will run today from a very attractive mark. Comes with obvious risks attached but this yard are very smart and do not waste too much ammunition.

Multiple

0.25pt EW Yankee on above 4 selections

Sunday Selections

12:30 Fakenham 19 Jan 2025

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Chancellorstown 1pt win only 10/1 – Went close 2 runs back when stepped up to 3 miles for the first time and despite not being able to follow that up last time out is certainly worth another try back up in trip with conditions in favour. Will need the headgear to have the desired effect to beat the CD winning favourite but she doesn’t look an obvious sort to follow up and the change of jockey and extra 7lb here today will give that one more to think about so she is worth taking on at these odds.

13:40 Fakenham 19 Jan 2025

Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Chase

Noah’s Light 0.5pt EW 33/1 (4 places B365) – Pulled up on last two outings and runs today from 4lb out of the handicap but has on a going day shown that he is more than capable at this level. Runner up from 4lb higher than today’s mark at Plumpton back in September albeit beaten 21 lengths that day but finished ahead of one that has won 3 times since. Won comfortably over this trip at Newton Abbot back in July and has perfect conditions so a chance is taken that he will be in the mood today. Beaten just a neck over CD by Kankin back in May going from 6lb out of the handicap and reopposes today some 9lb better off with that rival. Just needs to be in the mood but has few other excuses.

13:55 Windsor 19 Jan 2025 

Fitzdares Great Park Handicap Chase

Etalon 1pt win only 13/2 – The Skelton’s come into this race mob handed and this one is the pick of the rides judged on the fact that Harry gets on board here. Recent runs have left a little bit to be desired but the 3 wins on the bounce last season tell us that this one still has plenty to offer and has clearly not been firing on all cylinders. Has edged back down the weights slightly and gets a bit of give under foot today which looks a must and comes here having blown away the cobwebs and with the yard just starting to get going.

14:30 Windsor 19 Jan 2025 

Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Hurdle

Git Maker 1pt win only 17/2 – Very progressive chaser last term finishing placed in both the Kim Muir at Cheltenham and the Ayr Scottish Grand National. Now there is a chance that the return to hurdles here could be to protect his Chasing mark for another day and he does in fact have a valuable entry over fences next week at Doncaster. However he is very unexposed over hurdles and is allowed to run from a 6lb lower mark over these smaller obstacles so they could well be here to take advantage of that. Yard are bang in form with 4/10 for a 40% strike in the last 14 days and they can build on that today. Returns from 274 days off the track but goes well fresh and is potentially well ahead of the handicapper over this trip today back hurdling.

15:40 Windsor 19 Jan 2025 

Fitzdares Windsor Stayers Handicap Chase

Not Sure 1pt win only 6/1 – Will need to have come on for last months very low key reappearance but will have everything needed to do so today. Stays extremely well and has fallen to a very attractive mark, a mark which he was a comfortable winner from at the beginning of last season. Acquitted himself very well in decent company in a couple of stayers races last term and this looks a very realistic target for one that still looks lightly raced for his years.

Multiple

0.25pt Yankee on above 4 win selections – 2.75pts

0.25pt Ew 5 fold on above 5 selections – 0.5pts

#HNY Selections

12:28 Southwell 01 Jan 2025 

Jordan Recycling Innovation Handicap Chase

Fatique De L’isle 1pt win only 12/1 – Goes today some 19lb below his sole winning mark but comes here needing to rediscover something given what he has shown on his first two outings for the new yard. Today’s extra yardage with plenty of give underfoot could be just the ticket however and with a further 5lb taken off by a very talented claimer its now or never for this one. Cheekpieces have been reached for which could give an added bit of help but i feel that if the last run can be put behind him then his yard debut was not void of promise in a race that has worked out very well since. Would have been in need of the run that day following a year off the track and has been eased 6lb since that race which has produced 6 winners and 7 placed runners from 16 runs since.

15:05 Catterick 01 Jan 2025

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Just Jess 1pt win only 8/1 – Won this race 2 years ago from 11lb higher in the weights and was withdrawn last year so the race has been somewhat of a target for connections of this one you could say as she returns here today. Has not really been seen to her best in a couple of runs over the bigger obstacles this term and a return to hurdles today from the reduced mark could be just the ticket. Conditions look ideal and gets a huge 5lb taken off by the very talented Aaron Anderson in the saddle. Questions to answer but certainly capable at a track she has shown a liking for previously.

14:05 Cheltenham 01 Jan 2025

Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase

Lounge Lizard 1pt win only 7/1 – Has 4 wins and 3 placed efforts from 10 runs over the bigger obstacles to date but even with that record does not look fully exposed just yet. Ran a big race to finish 2nd over CD at the Festival trials meeting and with a run under the belt now this season would be entitled to kick on again. Looked a little one paced on the return from 247 days off but the yard have hit form since and we don’t think you have seen the last of this ones progress. Gets weight all round today and conditions look ideal.

14:40 Cheltenham 01 Jan 2025

Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle

An Tailliur 0.5pt EW 25/1 – Has been fairly unconvincing in 4 runs since spending 500 days on the side-lines and will need to show more today. Three of those runs however were over the bigger obstacles and this one has always been prolific over hurdles with 7 wins and 4 placed effort from 18 runs. Was seen running very respectably in big field handicaps at both the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals before his break from a mark of 139 so if able to rediscover some of that form for the in form yard of Jonjo O Neill has to figure here from 130 with absolutely perfect conditions.

13:35 Exeter 01 Jan 2025

Peter Holland Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Tintagel Queen 0.5pt EW 40/1 (4 places B365) – Placed on hurdles debut and in a bumper prior to that before spending a year on the side-lines. Has put in a couple of very tame efforts since his return but a chance is taken here on handicap debut that this one may have been snuck under the radar. Didn’t appear to be suited by the very heavy conditions last time out but her return to the track prior to that held plenty of promise. Yard are in good form and this one looks to be on a fair mark if able to fire again today.

Multiples

0.5pt EW 5 Fold on above 5 selections

0.25Pt Yankee on above 3 win selections + An Tailiur – 2.75pts

Saturday Selections

13:45 Newbury 28 Dec 2024 

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Spirit D’Aunon 1pt win only 10/1 – Won 5 of his first 6 starts under rules but has lost some momentum since the last of those wins at Sandown last December. His best piece of form since then came when upped in trip at Aintree back in April where he finished a very respectable 5th in a class 1 handicap. The form from that race has been backed up on many occasions since and if the selection is able to rediscover that sort of form will go close today. Dropping back in grade, back up in trip, a very valuable 5lb claimer on board and a falling mark should help to get this one back on track today.

14:45 Catterick 28 Dec 2024

Sky Bet Super Week Supersized Handicap Chase

Ocean Legacy 1pt win only 8/1 – A remote 3rd on yard debut was followed up with a very lacklustre run last time out and something more needs to be seen today. There were signs in both races however that this one is capable at this level and he may well have been found a soft opening here today in what looks a poor race. Has been freshened up before this race which seems to be something that works in the past and now runs off of a mark that he has shown ability from for previous yard. Has to be capable of better and gets ideal conditions too.

15:20 Catterick 28 Dec 2024

Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Hurdle

Hourless 1pt win only 14/1 – Has run pretty freely in last two outings and will need to settle here today if he is going to get this slightly longer trip. That said there is enough on the dams sire side to suggest that he will have the stamina for this trip. Was still going well enough when unseating on his seasonal reappearance to suggest he would have finish placed or better and last run was a decent one in a better grade of race. So back down in grade from an easing mark we could see this one go close under ideal conditions today. Yard do well at this time of year so has to be respected.

15:10 Leicester 28 Dec 2024

Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase

Invincible Nao 1pt win only 9/2 – Has some pretty convincing form in the book including when runner up in a class 1 novice chase at Sandown last season which has worked out well since. Should be fitter for his recent reappearance and on last years form looks very well treated still. Interestingly the yard have a few good runners over at Newbury today yet yard jockey C Quinn opts to come here for just this one ride.

Multiple

0.25pt Yankee on above 4 runners – 2.75pts

Today’s Selections

12:30 Chepstow 27 Dec 2024 

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Castelfort 0.5pt EW 16/1 (4 places b365) – Lightly raced, progressive sort who was thrown right in at the deep end on reappearance this season. Back down to a more realistic level here and looks to be on a decent mark judged on previous form. Was not beaten far in a much better race on that reappearance which came on similar ground, that helps to put to bed any doubts over conditions. Capable of kicking on and looks dangerously well weighted for a yard that pick up their fair share of winners here and they send just 1 today.

14:50 Chepstow 27 Dec 2024 

Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase

Evies Vladimir 1pt win only 11/1 – Was running a big race before coming to grief 3 out last time out when tried over a longer trip for the first time and comes here holding every chance if no worse off for the fall. This Irish raider does not look harshly treated despite running from out of the handicap and should be bang there at the business end for the yard that won this in 2018. Still very unexposed in these sort of races and has seen market support already.

15:25 Chepstow 27 Dec 2024 

Coral ‘Pipped-At-The-Post’ And Win Handicap Chase

Royal Jewel 1pt win only 10/1 – Ran well on chase debut to finish 2nd in a race that holds plenty of substance. That run was the seasonal reappearance too and this one could well have more to offer if able to settle today. Raced far too keenly last time out in another race that looks above this level so could well have more to offer in what looks a very winnable race. Yard have a very good 20% strike rate at the track in the last 12 months will a LSP of +92 from their 5 winners here.

15:08 Kempton 27 Dec 2024

Ladbrokes Get Rewarded With Ladbucks Handicap Chase

Golden Son 1pt win only 12/1 – Has been more miss than hit so far but has shown on occasion that he has what it takes to compete at this level. His best form has him a good few lbs well in here today and the step up in trip on breeding looks like it could be what is needed. Connections won the race back in 2018 and enjoy a good time of it here at Kempton boasting a 24% strike rate from just over 90 runners.

Multiple

0.25pt Yankee on above 4 runners – 2.75pts

Saturday Selections

11:42 Newcastle 14 Dec 2024 

Hawk Ponteland Now Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Jingle Jangle Jet 0.5pt EW 33/1 (5 places B365) – Has not been seen to his best in 5 starts to date but should have plenty more to offer now stepping into handicap company for the first time and taking a much needed step up in trip too. Has finished a remote 6th on last two outings but they have come over far too short a trip looking at this ones breeding and both races look to be working out well and hold plenty of substance. In the first of those two races the selection was only 1/2 length behind one that has won since from a mark of 88 which makes this opening mark look fair.

13:50 Cheltenham 14 Dec 2024

Nyetimber December Gold Cup Handicap Chase

Stage Star 1pt win only 8/1 – Last 3 wins have been here at Cheltenham over a similar trip, the latest of which albeit just over 12 months ago was in the Paddy Power Gold Cup from a 7lb lower mark, but he had them all strung out that day in a field that included a couple of these today. The manner in which he won that day suggests that even this massive weight of burden today could well be within him. Didn’t appear to appreciate the Heavy ground here back in January so todays sounder surface should be a big plus, acquitted himself well in two runs since in big races, the latest of which was at Aintree, a track that he has not gotten on well with previously but still put in a stellar performance returning from a lengthy lay off and on the back of wind surgery. Should be bang there today in a race that this stable have won on 5 occasions.

13:57 Newcastle 14 Dec 2024 

K Ord Paving & Groundworks Handicap Hurdle

She’s A Rocca 0.5pt EW 25/1 (4 Places B365) – Bit of a wildcard selection and the safer bet probably looks like Jet Patrol based on recent performances but has come up short in the past so instead we take a bite at one with a much juicer price. Looked out of sorts in 4 runs over the summer and comes here with a bit to prove on the back of a 3 month break, she does however come here some 5lb below her last winning mark (10lb if we take in the 5lb claim from a very good jockey), gets ground to suit, has a CD win to her name and her yard are in good form at the moment. So for one sitting at the bottom of the market there are an awful lot of positives on side.

14:05 Doncaster 14 Dec 2024 

bet365 Handicap Chase

Sail Away 1pt win only 12/1 – Started last season promisingly and ran well in defeat in some pretty decent races before his season petered out somewhat. As a result his mark has now tumbled to one that looks far more realistic and one that could well be taken advantage of today. Looked back to some sort of form last time out when travelling strongly into the race only to make a huge error and come down 4 out. So to sum up, the -PPF form figures do not tell the full story and what we actually have is a very well treated horse who looked to be back in form last time out and should be bang there if no worse off for the horrible fall last time out.

16:45 Southwell 14 Dec 2024 

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Pasha 1pt win only 10/1 (Will Hill) – Unexposed filly who has run well in two starts over at Lingfield and switches to tapeta here for the first time dropping back in trip. The drop back looks a smart move having not settled when bumped coming out of the stalls last time out. Will have options from the 10 stall as she can lead but also goes well from off the pace. Could have more to offer and won’t need to improve much to take this.

18:45 Southwell 14 Dec 2024 

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Diamondonthehill 0.5pt EW 40/1 (4 places Will Hill) – Probably not the safest option to play here and will need everything to go right if he’s going to be in with a shout. That said he has performed well on turf at this level and above and if able to take to this surface could well spring a surprise from what looks to be about the right mark and level for this horse for his new yard who have been a revelation an the AW circuit since branching out 12 months ago. Their record here is pretty impressive with around an 18% win and a 44% place strike so the chance is taken that the change of yard may well give this one a much needed lift. So Quiet looks the main danger outside of the favourite but both have questions to answer.

Multiples

0.5pt EW Six Fold

0.25pt EW Trixie on above 3 EW selections

0.5pt Trixie on above 3 win selections

Saturday Selections

14:05 Doncaster 26 Oct 2024 

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Designer 1pt win only 10/1 – Just the two runs this term and looked very much in need of her belated season opener back in August. Followed that up with a much improved run behind a couple of these last time out and looks the one to have the most scope for improvement here. Runner up in the race in 2022 from a 6lb higher mark and should have more to offer with a couple of runs under her belt now for the season.

15:15 Doncaster 26 Oct 2024 

William Hill Proper Betting Handicap

Lyric 0.5pt EW 22/1 (5 places Will Hill) – A promising winner of a decent looking Maiden race back in April but has failed to kick on in two runs since. Too early to write off however and out to be capable of picking up a race like this from what looks a fair mark. Disappointed last time out on his handicap debut here at Doncaster but looked in need of the run that day when stepped up in trip and todays trip and conditions should be ideal.

16:25 Doncaster 26 Oct 2024 

William Hill Offers More Top Prices Handicap

Navagio 0.5pt EW 20/1 (5 places B365) – Hard to fancy on his last run but finished 3rd in the Lincoln here back in March on his seasonal reappearance and that run came on softer ground and from a 10lb higher mark than he sits on here. Drop back in trip is interesting as the breeding suggests its not needed but the way he has been running suggests otherwise. Prior to his last run he had gone well at Haydock suggesting that he could be in some sort of form and had a blip last time out too.

17:00 Doncaster 26 Oct 2024 

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Zip 1pt win only 13/2 – Recent form leaves a little to be desired but this 3 time CD winner will arrive here with conditions looking ideal and he will do so sitting on a very handy looking mark. Won a class 3 race on this card last year from a 9lb higher mark and finished 4th in this race the previous year when we had a field of 20 runners so clearly has his target set at this meeting and will likely go well again today.

13:10 Cheltenham 26 Oct 2024

William Hill Top Price Guarantee Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase

Bob Bob Ricard 1pt win only 15/2 – Looked very comfortable when going 2/2 over the bigger obstacles in the summer and on that evidence should have more to offer now sent back chasing. Even in this Novice event he still looks less exposed than some of his key rivals and this mark here should not be beyond him.

14:55 Cheltenham 26 Oct 2024

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Supreme Gift 1pt win only 11/1 – Was a good 3rd behind today’s favourite Zain Night over CD when last seen back in April and is weighted to reverse that form should he be ready to roll on his return from 192 days off. Has gone well fresh previously so that poses no problems, conditions look ideal and there could still be some improvement on the cards for one that still looks a little less exposed than some. Yard won the race back in 2020 with a similar sort and Harry Cobdens booking is a clear sign of intent.

Multiples

0.25pt Ew 6 fold on above 6 runners

0.25pt Yankee on above 4 win selections

0.5pt EW double on above 2 EW selections

Selections from #Sedgefield

14:00 Sedgefield 20 Oct 2024 

bet365 Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

The Paddy Pie 1pt win only 12/1 – Into the twilight years now and only has bits of form to call on in the last two years. The best of his runs however have come when fresh from a break and when the ground is not too deep so if he is still in good order could well be absolutely thrown in on last couple of years reappearance runs.

15:45 Sedgefield 20 Oct 2024 

bet365 Handicap Chase

Redbridge Rambler 1pt win only 9/2 – Progressive over hurdles last term but could only manage a well beaten 4th on reappearance when tackling the bigger obstacles for the first time. That run was over 2 miles however and in testing conditions and this one is bred for much further and will prefer the conditions here too. Its likely that Sean Bowen would have had the option on the James Owen horse too but instead opts for this one.

16:20 Sedgefield 20 Oct 2024 

bet365 Durham National Handicap Chase

We’ll Havewan 0.5pt EW 16/1 (3 places B365) – Shaped quite promisingly over the bigger obstacles last term when runner up in a Grand National trial at Punchestown, before following that up with a decent 6th in the Irish National. Came to grief early doors in the Scottish version and has been seen to no decent effect in two races since. Looks to be on a decent mark for what looks a much easier race and has been freshened up by this new yard with a spin over hurdles. Jumping has been an issue but this new yard will no doubt put that right.

Multiple

0.25pt Trixie on above 3 selections

Saturday’s selections from #Ascot

15:35 Ascot 05 Oct 2024 

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Streets Of Gold 0.5pt EW 33/1 (5 places B365) – Won all 5 of his starts as a 2 year old but has subsequently paid the price for that carrying a weight of burden ever since. Possibly still a tad high in the weights but has a very handy 7lb taken off today by a good claimer who does well for the yard. Has won on soft ground previously, has a draw down the middle so will have options either side and has to have a great chance from a mark that is effectively 8lb lower than when going well last time out in the Victoria Cup.

16:10 Ascot 05 Oct 2024 

McGee Group British EBF October Stakes

Ornellaia 1pt win only 11/2 – Will have to overcome a year off the track having not been seen since dead heating for 3rd in the Group 1 Moyglare at the Curragh last year. The horse which finished alongside her that day has gone on to win no less than 4 Group 1’s since which puts that form line head and shoulders above anything else on show here. Does have questions to answer but arrives here with her new yard in blazing form and is definitely the one to beat on paper.

16:45 Ascot 05 Oct 2024 

Berkshire Healthcare Charity Handicap

Cajetan 1pt win only 11/1 – A winner of two of his last 3 starts since being gelded but both wins came on the AW and over the slightly longer trip of 6f so there are a few questions to answer. Has also been off the track for 5 months all of which would normally be enough to deter me, however. He is far less exposed than many of these rivals and as a 3 year old he could well have improved further over the break. Last race of the day with drying conditions should ease any issues over the going and there is plenty in the breeding to overcome the drop in trip too. His run at Newmarket in between the two wins is more than enough to suggest that he is equally as good on turf given how that race has worked out since so when looking a little deeper this one looks to have plenty of value at these current odds.

Selections from #Catterick

13:38 Catterick 02 Oct 2024

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Fortunate Star 1pt win only 8/1 – Recent form would have you a little concerned but last win came over CD from a 10lb higher mark back in the spring and with the conditions looking to be a little more on side than what has been faced recently a bounce back cannot be ruled out.

15:23 Catterick 02 Oct 2024

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Lunacy 1pt win only 10/1 – Consistent sort who could well have some unlocked potential over this longer trip which seemed to suit on his first attempt last time out at Newcastle. Switch back to turf and more giving conditions looks ideal and Tom Eaves opting to take the ride also looks a shot in the arm for his backers. Is now some 13lb lower than his last winning mark so also looks well treated on best form.

16:30 Catterick 02 Oct 2024

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Kessaar Power 1pt win only 11/1 – Has not really been seen to his best on the AW circuit since joining this yard and todays switch back to turf on what look to be ideal conditions could well help this one get back on track. Looks well treated as a result of recent efforts and is well worth a punt for a yard that have done well when switching to turf this year.

Multiples

0.5pt Trixie on above 3 runners – 2pts total