The latest selections

Another Mystery 1pt win only 12/1 (140 Fakenham) – Pulled up on latest start over fences but that run was over an inadequate trip and came following a wind op. Better can be expected today back over hurdles from what looks a fair mark. Has a massive 10lb taken off by today’s claimer which puts him right back in the mix for a yard that does well here. Visor applied for the first time which could help to sharpen him up a little too.

Boreen Boy 1pt win only 10/1 (425 Fakenham) – Makes his handicap debut here today from an opening mark that looks to be very lenient. Has won over 2 miles but has looked to be crying out for this extra yardage and will want further still in time. Ran into one last time out and should go close following a break if this in form yard have him ready to roll.

Copperhead 1pt win only 11/1 (300 Wincanton) – Grade 2 novice chase winner who has been largely disappointing since his very impressive win at Ascot back in 2020. Has failed to finish in his last 4 starts over fences but yard have given him a couple of confidence boosters over hurdles before coming into this. Mark has slid dramatically due to his inconsistency which means that he now sits on a very handy mark for today’s return to fences.

Mister Upton 0.5pt EW 40/1 (200 Wincanton) – Looked in need of the run on his sole start to date 2 months ago and improvement should be on the cards today for a yard that is foolish to dismiss in these types of event. Yard are also bang in form with 3 of his last 7 runners coming home in front.

Multiple

0.25pt Trixie – Above 3 win selections (1pt)

Profit/Loss

Feb ~ -5.00

Pts Played ~ 5.00

ROI ~ +%

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Aimee De Sivola 1pt win only 15/2 (355 Exeter) – Ran a big race last time out at Hereford despite racing wide throughout and giving away plenty of ground. Did not look to be in love with the conditions that day and should go well once more here with conditions today looking in favour. Yard has a great record here with 10 wins and 5 placed from 33 for a 30% strike with a LSP of +25.

Calypso Collonges 1pt win only 15/2 (300 Ayr) – His two runs this term have proven that he still has a lot of heart for the game and he has acquitted himself very well in some pretty decent company. This looks slightly easier on paper and today’s drop back in trip is very interesting with his last 2 wins coming at around this trip. Sits on a handy mark and comes here with his yard bang in form and their record in the north is not a bad one either.

Longshanks 1pt win only 14/1 (430 Exeter) – Latest run proves that he still has plenty to offer over hurdles, would most likely have gone clear had he not come to grief at the second last at Wincanton last month where he was just getting going having been cajoled into the race at the business end. Looked and moved that day as if today’s longer trip will bring out a little more and goes today from the same mark. Breeding also suggest that this longer trip should be in the lock up.

Not Another Muddle 0.5pt EW 28/1 (4 places Skybet) (245 Exeter) – Bit of a wildcard but another from the Gary Moore stable that is impossible to ignore despite being off the track for 698 days. Yard know how to get one ready and any money coming for this one would prove significant as was proven when they landed the gamble at Lingfield yesterday. Drops markedly in grade for his return and goes from a mark that would be laughable on his previous best form. Last win came from 131 and goes here from 112.

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Nnb: Kim Eyre 1pt win only 12/1 (325 Ffos Las) – Points winner who has run to a fair level over hurdles to date but rates of far more interest now sent over the bigger obstacles for the first time. Looks bred to be a chaser and looks open to bags of progress today. Mark looks a lenient one now entering the discipline she was bred for but she will want further in time.

Iwac: Zihuatanejo 1pt win only 12/1 (345 Newcastle) – A very lightly raced 9 year old who put in a very pleasing run on chase debut last time out. Has been eased a little in the weights for today’s race and will be entitled to have come on for that run after 205 days off. Not ruled out at a tasty price.

Nap: Learnalot 1pt win only 6/1 (410 Lingfield) – Consistent performer at a pretty decent level as a novice and ran very well last time out on handicap debut from today’s mark in a race that is starting to work out pretty well. On that evidence today’s mark looks a winning one for this bright prospect from a yard that is very much in form. Yard have done well here in the last 12 months and anything they send out with Sean Bowen on board needs taking seriously.

Issar D’Airy 1pt win only 14/1 (335 Lingfield) – Bit of a chancy one that will need to show far more than he has to date to get involved today. That said however this one would of hated the testing ground when stepped up in trip last time out and is worth another try here on more suitable conditions. Has been eased 6lb at the weights and would be foolish to write off for a shrewd yard going well at present who hold a great record around here.

Nb: Charles Ritz 1pt win only 14/1 (250 Ffos Las) – Fifth under a penalty in a very good Ascot novice event when last seen 12 months ago. That run came following a very nice looking win on debut when beating a two time subsequent winner from a decent stable. The race at Ascot has started to turn out a few very nice looking winners and if today’s selection is fit from his break then today’s opening mark should not be beyond him. Jazz King also looks to hold bags of potential for improvement today.

Wind Tor 0.5pt EW 25/1 (4 places Skybet) (215 Ffos Las) – A very lightly raced 11 year old who was faced with an inadequate trip last time out returning from 250 days off the track. Will be up against it from a win perspective but is certainly weighted to go close now going back up in trip. Won a similar event from 2lb higher last term and could well give the market principals something to think about here. A race full of potential improvers however so we go EW 4 places.

Multiple

0.25pt EW 6 fold – Above 6 selections (0.5pt)

0.25pt Yankee – Nap/ Nb/ Nnb/ Iwac (2.75pts)

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ -32.20

Pts Played ~ 90.50

ROI ~ +%

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Nnb: Kim Eyre 1pt win only 12/1 (325 Ffos Las) – Points winner who has run to a fair level over hurdles to date but rates of far more interest now sent over the bigger obstacles for the first time. Looks bred to be a chaser and looks open to bags of progress today. Mark looks a lenient one now entering the discipline she was bred for but she will want further in time.

Iwac: Zihuatanejo 1pt win only 12/1 (345 Newcastle) – A very lightly raced 9 year old who put in a very pleasing run on chase debut last time out. Has been eased a little in the weights for today’s race and will be entitled to have come on for that run after 205 days off. Not ruled out at a tasty price.

Nap: Learnalot 1pt win only 6/1 (410 Lingfield) – Consistent performer at a pretty decent level as a novice and ran very well last time out on handicap debut from today’s mark in a race that is starting to work out pretty well. On that evidence today’s mark looks a winning one for this bright prospect from a yard that is very much in form. Yard have done well here in the last 12 months and anything they send out with Sean Bowen on board needs taking seriously.

Issar D’Airy 1pt win only 14/1 (335 Lingfield) – Bit of a chancy one that will need to show far more than he has to date to get involved today. That said however this one would of hated the testing ground when stepped up in trip last time out and is worth another try here on more suitable conditions. Has been eased 6lb at the weights and would be foolish to write off for a shrewd yard going well at present who hold a great record around here.

Nb: Charles Ritz 1pt win only 14/1 (250 Ffos Las) – Fifth under a penalty in a very good Ascot novice event when last seen 12 months ago. That run came following a very nice looking win on debut when beating a two time subsequent winner from a decent stable. The race at Ascot has started to turn out a few very nice looking winners and if today’s selection is fit from his break then today’s opening mark should not be beyond him. Jazz King also looks to hold bags of potential for improvement today.

Wind Tor 0.5pt EW 25/1 (4 places Skybet) (215 Ffos Las) – A very lightly raced 11 year old who was faced with an inadequate trip last time out returning from 250 days off the track. Will be up against it from a win perspective but is certainly weighted to go close now going back up in trip. Won a similar event from 2lb higher last term and could well give the market principals something to think about here. A race full of potential improvers however so we go EW 4 places.

Multiple

0.25pt EW 6 fold – Above 6 selections (0.5pt)

0.25pt Yankee – Nap/ Nb/ Nnb/ Iwac (2.75pts)

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ -37.95

Pts Played ~ 81.25

ROI ~ +%

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I’d Like To Know 1pt win only 15/2 (105 Fontwell) – Made a very promising start under rules for this local yard when winning what can only be described as an ordinary race, but did so in good enough style despite his main rival unseating late on. Was plunged into much deeper water on his latest outing however in a very good grade 2 novice event and didn’t do himself any favours racing far too keenly and giving ground away around the outside. That race has since produced some pretty decent form and we give this one another chance now back in calmer waters. Freddie Gordon takes off a very valuable 7lb today which negates the penalty that he would have gone here under for that earlier win.

Concrete King 1pt win only 9/1 (215 Fontwell) – Finished off last term with a couple of runs over fences and resumed play this season with a decent enough run in a chase at Wetherby. Returns to the smaller obstacles today perhaps for a boost of confidence following a fall and a few errors over fences and does so from what looks a fair mark with a very valuable 7lb taken off by a talented claimer. Has gone well over hurdles previously and the stats stack up well for this partnership Miss T Eyston is 6 wins and 3 placed from 17 for this yard for a 35% strike with a LSP of +18. She is also 2 wins and 1 placed from 3 around Fontwell.

D’Jango 1pt win only 14/1 (250 Fontwell) – Takes a fair drop in grade today albeit up against a couple of potential improvers at the head of the market. Has been running in some pretty competitive races however from way out of the handicap, including when 15lb above his mark in the Welsh National. Latest run however was an encouraging one in the Sussex National when 3rd to a couple who had clearly been targeted at that race and is worth another try today down in grade with conditions to suit.

Midnight Shuffle 1pt win only 17/2 (1250 Sedgefield) – A comfortable bumper winner who returned to action last time out following 18 moths off the track to produce a fairly tame effort. Ran well for a long time but faded quickly as the tempo increased. Could well come on heaps for that outing however and will come here much fitter and with her yard in good form too. Will also get 7lb from today’s favourite.

No Regrets 1pt win only 8/1 (125 Sedgefield) – Has struggled to get competitive so far this term but has been given a chance by the handicapper today. Eased another 5lb and dropping in grade with conditions looking slightly more favourable and this one is a much more interesting proposition today. Has not really been given a hard time in his 3 chase runs since returning from 562 days off the track and a more convincing effort can be expected soon enough.

Elleon 1pt win only 11/2 (345 Sedgefield) – Second over CD in behind Skyhill two starts back and re opposes today some 9lb better off at the weights. Latest run over an inadequate trip can be ignored and a better run can be expected today back up in trip. Still unexposed over these bigger obstacles and will have a win at this level in the lock up.

Multiple

0.5pt EW 6 Fold on above 6 selections – 1pt

0.25pt Trixie – I’d Like To Know/ Concrete King/ D’jango – 1pt

0.25pt Trixie – Midnight Shuffle/ No Regrets/ Elleon – 1pt

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ -28.50

Pts Played ~ 63.50

ROI ~ +%

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Gold Emery 1pt win only 9/2 (307 Uttoxeter) – Winning Irish pointer who has made a very pleasing start under rules. Looks bred for these bigger obstacles and looks absolutely thrown in on his Chasing debut. Ran very well under a penalty on his return from 304 days off and this looks a perfect opportunity to kick on for a yard that have done well here in recent years. Their record here in the last 12 month reads 11 wins and 5 placed from 35 for a 31% strike with a LSP of +60. Yard have 4 runners on the card and could be in for a good day.

Eyeofthescorpion 1pt win only 13/2 (350 Doncaster) – A very consistent performer over hurdles but was disappointing when pulling up on his chase debut last time out. From a very smart yard who give him another chance here. Has been eased a couple of pounds coming into what looks a more realistic target and gets better ground today over this slightly longer trip, both factors should certainly help the cause. Yards record here is a good one and they send just this one today. They also come here in great form.

Cloth Cap 1pt win only 10/1 (315 Doncaster) – A top class stayer on his best form but has a bit to prove coming into this. Reportedly bled having puled up in the Grand National but has returned to action with a couple of pleasing runs this term. Most recently he was not beaten far in 6th in the Becher chase 56 days ago. Has fallen down the weights considerably and is the mount of Brian Hughes today who hops off of Windsor Castle the horse which he won this race on last year, who despite being very inconsistent of late holds excellent EW chances on best form today.

Keepyourdreamsbig 1pt win only 7/1 (1255 Doncaster) – Has run well in two starts over fences for this yard since returning to action but goes back over hurdles today stepped up in trip for the first time. A move which doesn’t look an obvious one but i can see why they have done it given he goes here from a mark which looks a good few pounds well in. Longer trip should suit given how he has stayed on in a couple of races and his 4th in a Listed race at Wetherby for his previous yard puts him well in this race.

Silver Hallmark 1pt win only 16/1 (150 Cheltenham) – Very lightly raced for a 9 year old and will be more than capable of picking up races of this magnitude on a going day. Doesn’t have a massive amount to find with today’s favourite, Fugitif on their race at Chepstow and opposes here today some 13lb better off for the in form Fergal O Brien.

Dusart £10 or 2 pt win only 16/1 (skybet money back offer) (225 Cheltenham) – A very promising novice who has made up into a very good chaser for Nicky Henderson winning 3 of his 4 starts over fences so far. Not much can be drawn from his return to action over hurdles given he was returning from wind surgery but i think a surprise could be on the cards today should last years winning trainer have this one just right for this race.

Allmankind 0.5pt EW 80/1 (6places PP) (150 Cheltenham) – Bit of a stab in the dark for one who has clearly lost his way somewhat. Won the Old Roan Chase back in 2021 from a mark of 160 and goes now from 149 so any sort of revival could have him picking up a place. Still only 7 years old but does appear to have fell out of love with the sport.

Martator 0.5pt EW 40/1 (5 places B365) (410 Cheltenham) – A grade 1 placed horse over in France before joining Venetia Williams and will be entitled to improve plenty for his yard debut disappointment. Was returning from a year off the track that day having undergone wind surgery and looked far to keen out in front in what is looking to be turning into a pretty hot race. This will be no easier however and this run should reveal more about this ones true potential.

Multiple

0.5pt EW 4 fold – Silver Hallmark/ Cloth Cap/ Eyeofthescorpion/ Gold Emery

0.25pt Yankee – Gold Emery/ Eyeofthescorpion/ Cloth Cap/ Silver Hallmark

0.25pt EW Double – Martator/ Allmankind

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ -15.75

Pts Played ~ 50.75

ROI ~ +%

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Nap: Imperial Command 1pt win only 11/2 (300 Newcastle) – All 4 of this ones AW wins have come at this track including 3 wins over todays CD. He has placed a further 3 times over this trip from just 8 runs which makes his somewhat of a course specialist. Comes here needing to find a little bit of form but his latest run in behind one completing a four timer was a step back in the right direction and hopefully the return to the track he does so well at will eek out a little more for this red hot family duo.

Outsider: Society Red 1pt win only 16/1 (230 Newcastle) – A CD winner from todays mark a year ago and was able to go in again here a month later from a 2lb higher mark over the same trip. Returns here on the back of a couple of respectable efforts in better company and his yard have been amongst the winners recently too. He is 6 wins and 3 placed efforts from 16 runs in class 4 company and ought to be able to outrun todays odds.

Nnb: Wheres Hector 1pt win only 12/1 (245 Catterick) – Lightly raced and has a little bit to prove going chasing for the first time following a less than impressive couple of starts over hurdles this term. Had previously shown plenty of promise however and could well cause an upset on chase debut today. Half brother to Kim Bailey’s Does He Know so claims are not without reason.

Nb: Admiral Barratry 1pt win only 11/2 (145 Catterick) – Has struggled since the back end of last season but today’s switch to Veteran company looks to be a much more realistic target. Won on his second outing last term and has fallen down the weights to what looks a very dangerous mark in this lesser company. A massive 10lb taken off by a decent claimer can only give strength to his chances too.

Multiple

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Profit/Loss

Jan ~ -14.50

Pts Played ~ 29.50

ROI ~ +%

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Nap: Mr Incredible 1pt win only 6/1 (300 Warwick) – Switched yards from H De Bromhead to Willie Mullins having given his previous trainer a hard time. Entered up in a very good handicap on first outing for his new yard following 261 days off the track and was brought down early on having seen some support before the off. Upped markedly in trip here for just his second handicap start and will not be without chance given the connections history when crossing the channel. Willie Mullins is 7 wins from just 11 races at the track for a very impressive 63% strike and his owner is no stranger to a winner on these shores either.

Outsider: Pentland Hills 0.5pt EW 33/1 6 places B365 (240 Kempton) – Has a handful of questions to answer here today returning to hurdles for the first time in almost 3 years and being unproven over this trip but has plenty of ticks in boxes to tempt us into an EW dabble. Was far from beaten when coming to grief at the business end last time out over fences when trying this longer trip for the first time and that would have given connections plenty of encouragement following a difficult couple of years with this one. Was a top class performer over these smaller obstacles as a juvenile and cannot be discounted from todays mark in the hands of a very good 7lb claimer and with conditions looking perfect. Lively outsider for a yard with a decent record in this race. Stag Horn runs for the 50 to follow but is best watched on return.

Nnb: No Rematch 1pt win only 17/2 (307 Wetherby) – Jumping problems last term for Evan Williams and has since joined S Drinkwater for his new owners. Has been off the track for 11 months so has had plenty of time to get back on track. Comes here today sitting 3lb below his last winning mark and looks to be getting ideal conditions too for his return for the in form new yard. Has gone well fresh in the past and is no forlorn hope in what looks a very winnable race.

Nb: Smarty Wild £10 or 2pt win only 11/2 Skybet money back offer (130 Kempton) – Second in this race last term and appears to enjoy himself here with having won or placed here 4 times from 6 runs. Yard have not really been firing on all cylinders of late but that can all change as they normally start to come good around this time of year. Has a little to fine with Tile Tapper, today’s favourite but has improved with each run in the past and could well reverse the form today.

Multiple

0.25pt Trixie on above 3 win selections – 1pt

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ -9.50

Pts Played ~ 24.50

ROI ~ +%

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Sopran Thor 2pt or £10 win only 5/1 (Skybet money back offer) (115Sandown) – Won on his return to action last term over todays trip and in softer conditions. Will be open to some improvement here today and has now returned to that last winning mark for a very shrewd operator in these parts.

Nb; Castle Rushen 1pt win only 5/1 (123 Newcastle) – Good hurdler who is held in high regard by this yard and was running a big race before unseating on chase debut. Will appreciate every yard of this trip in today’s conditions and should go well under the champion jockey if granted a clear round.

IWAC: Flamenco De Kerser 1pt win only 14/1 (240 Wincanton) – Has struggled in two outings over the larger obstacles but is of more interest today back over hurdles from a mark that looks very fair to say the least. Will need to bounce back for the switch but has few excuses with conditions looking favourable.

Nnb: Coo Star Sivola 1pt win only 9/1 (300 Sandown) – Soundly beaten on his return from 595 days off but this once Cheltenham festival winner will be entitled to have come on plenty for that run. Has run well here before and like many of this yards runners will appreciate the cut under foot today. Very capable from this mark and in this company if better for a recent run.

Nap: Iceo 1pt win only 5/1 (335 Sandown) – Twice a soft ground winner already who ran very well in some decent company last term. Will be open to bags of improvement given who he is in the hands of and makes his handicap debut today from what looks a very winnable mark. Connections have enjoyed some decent success here with 4 wins and 2 placed from just 10 runners with an LSP of +21.

Kalaharry 0.5pt EW 25/1 (343 Newcastle) – Out of sorts in 3 runs so far this term but a return to any sort of form today on these more favourable conditions and back over fences would put him bang there from a very handy mark. Will need a revival however but this looks a good opportunity to get back to winning ways.

Multiple

0.5pt EW 5 fold on above 5 win selections – 1pt

0.25pt Yankee on Nap/Nb/Nnb/Iwac – 2.75pts

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ +1.25

Pts Played ~ 13.75

ROI ~ +9%

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Soleil De Cannes 1pt win only 20/1 (115 Ayr) – Poor run when looking very tired over 2 miles on yard debut but ought to come here much fitter for that run. gets a massive weight for age claim here today which if suited by this longer trip should put him right in the mix. Runner up on heavy ground over in France so no worries there either.

Dindin 1pt win only 16/1 (230 Plumpton) – Fairly consistent since winning out of sight at Warwick back in September. Had been kept very busy but comes here having been freshened up for what looks a very winnable race. Has won on heavy over in France so todays surface should be within reach.

Atakan 1pt win only 9/2 (300 Plumpton) – Very lightly raced and unexposed having only run twice over fences. Won well on chase debut and followed up with a good 3rd last time out on soft ground. The win came here over 3 miles so todays slightly longer trip should not be a stretch for a yard who appear to target these marathon trips.

Tara Iti 1pt win only 8/1 (330 Plumpton) – First glance would see this as the yards second string on jockey bookings but ruling this dual CD winner out under today’s 5lb claim would be foolish. Below par last time out at Lingfield but worth another try back here. Has won on heavy ground on the flat so hopefully no issues there.

Multiple

0.25pt Yankee on above 4 runners – 2.75pts

Profit/Loss

Jan ~ +2.00

Pts Played ~ 7.00

ROI ~ +28.57%

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