I'm happy the race divided as it will help Dariya's chances, but she is not the easiest to win with. Small each-way possibilities.
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01/01/20 2nd 8/1 – Saint Calvados – Harry Whittington – Cheltenham
Saint Calvados has been freshened up for this and lines up back in handicap company. He is only 3lb higher than when he won here in October. It will be a tough race with Kalashnikov in the mix, but it also means we will not be carrying top weight. We have been very happy with…
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01/01/20 2nd 5/1 – Ask Paddington – Micky Hammond – Musselburgh
Ask Paddington is in super form at home. He will enjoy the trip and ground here. A good run is expected and he should certainly outrun his odds.
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01/01/20 2nd 20/1 – Paint The Dream – Fergal O’Brien – Cheltenham
Paint The Dream did well at Sandown and will gain further much-needed experience today. Realistically he cannot win this unless the principals make serious errors.
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01/01/20 1st 3/1 – Imperial Alcazar – Fergal O’Brien – Cheltenham
Imperial Alcazar is a lovely horse with excellent form in his first two hurdles race. This trip could be a bit on the sharp side and the race is very strong but he will be staying on up the hill and can go close.
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01/01/20 1st 6/1 – Shanroe In Milan – Charlie Longsdon – Musselburgh
Shanroe In Milan is not the most consistent, but this is the right race for him as he is dropping in grade. He likes the better ground and should be very competitive.
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01/01/20 1st 12/1 – Waterproof – Shaun Keightley – Fakenham
Waterproof made a nice start over jumps at Huntingdon suggesting he will be better at this game than the Flat. Should be there or thereabouts.
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01/01/20 1st 16/1 – Audacity – Warren Greatrex – Cheltenham
Audacity has been very green on both starts so far this season but the penny is starting to drop. This is a stiff task today but if he travels more strongly through his race I see no reason why he cannot be placed.
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31/12/19 2nd 5/1 – Lies About Milan – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
Lies About Milan showed stamina to win his sole point-to-point in Ireland. He hasn't looked a star on the gallops but clearly stays well and has a good chance of getting in the frame.
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31/12/19 1st 100/30 – Seaston Spirit – Oliver Sherwood – Uttoxeter
Seaston Spirit had been disappointing until getting off the mark over fences with a bang at Lingfield, winning by 13 lengths. The heavy ground that day was no problem and on a similar surface today, he should take all the beating despite the 9lb rise.
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31/12/19 2nd 9/2 – The Ogle Gogle Man – Charlie Mann – Uttoxeter
The Ogle Gogle Man won the race last year and should go in the testing ground. He’s a bit in and out but if things go his way then he ought to be in the first three.
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31/12/19 2nd 6/1 – Troubled Soul – Fergal O’Brien – Warwick
Troubled Soul is in good form but is tricky and hard to catch right. The field looks pretty strong so possible each-way hopes.
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31/12/19 3rd 13/2 – Loose Chips – Charlie Longsdon – Warwick
Loose Chips, rising 14, will always be a legend even if his form has slipped. He's never won left-handed but the handicapper has certainly given him a chance.
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31/12/19 3rd 6/1 – Diamond Fort – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
Diamond Fort was unlucky last time, still going well enough in second place when falling three out over three miles at Chepstow. That trip was probably a bit too far for him and now back to two and a half miles he should go very close.
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31/12/19 3rd 8/1 – Wireless Operator – Ben Pauling – Warwick
Wireless Operator is a real next year horse and that's why we're keeping him to bumpers this time. He goes very nicely and should run well.
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30/12/19 3rd 5/1 – Donnie Brasco – Kim Bailey – Haydock
This former English point-to-point winner has shown respectable form in his two hurdle races and this is his first run in a handicap. It's hard to tell whether he is well handicapped or not. This looks a tight race and I think he has place chances.
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30/12/19 2nd 25/1 – Strike West – Micky Hammond – Haydock
Strike West is dropping down the weights and becoming well handicapped. This is a tough contest for him but we expect him to run well at a big price on ground that will suit.
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30/12/19 1st 12/1 – Republican – Oliver Sherwood – Taunton
Republican ran on to be a remote third last time. There might be more to come but this is his third race and it might get easier after today.
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30/12/19 2nd 4/1 – Perfect Candidate – Fergal O’Brien – Haydock
Perfect Candidate won well over course and distance last time. He's in brilliant form at home and has a great chance of following up.
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30/12/19 1st 7/2 – Ask A Honey Bee – Fergal O’Brien – Haydock
Ask A Honey Bee made a great start for the stable, winning nicely at Southwell. Our claiming amateur's allowance offsets the 7lb penalty and he looks to have a great each-way shout.
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