By and large Ballycrystal has been struggling apart from one second behind Cathal's Star (who runs in the previous race) at Sedgefield. He is likely to find one or two too speedy although two and half miles around here on the level will take plenty of getting.
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08/02/21 – 3rd 13/2 – The Resdev Way – Micky Hammond – Newcastle
The Resdev Way is a Southwell specialist at his level on the Flat but did run a fair race on the Tapeta here over a mile and a half. He is one who will not mind the surface so could have a small each-way shout.
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07/02/21 – 2nd 15/2 – Big Difference – Ben Pauling – Musselburgh
Big Difference started the season with a couple of good seconds but was disappointing on the soft last time. Obviously we would have preferred better ground today but if there is anywhere you'd get acceptable ground at the moment it's up here. I thought we'd give it a spin as he's in great order at…
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– Big Difference – Ben Pauling – Musselburgh
Big Difference started the season with a couple of good seconds but was disappointing on the soft last time. Obviously we would have preferred better ground today but if there is anywhere you'd get acceptable ground at the moment it's up here. I thought we'd give it a spin as he's in great order at…
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07/02/21 – 3rd 13/2 – Keeper Hill – Warren Greatrex – Musselburgh
Keeper Hill has been tackling high-class opposition in chases and latterly in a Market Rasen conditions hurdle and invariably runs to form. He stays all day so this extended trip will suit - he was third in the race last year - and should put in another bold showing.
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07/02/21 – 2nd 12/1 – Sunny Express – Warren Greatrex – Musselburgh
Sunny Express was in the process of running a fair race on chase debut at Taunton only to fall at the last fence when about to finish second. He ran better than his price suggested in a jumpers bumper at LIngfield since then and if he can cope with the fences would have an each-way…
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06/02/21 – 3rd 8/1 – Bob Mahler – Warren Greatrex – Musselburgh
This has been a very frustrating season for everybody connected with Bob Mahler. The winner of this race last season, he is as well as ever at home and we think he has a good chance of retaining his title.
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06/02/21 – 3rd 9/1 – Estrela Star – Ali Stronge – Kempton Park
Estrela Star is still struggling with his form although he did show a glimmer of improvement last time. He's down another 2lb so we're hoping for the best.
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06/02/21 – 3rs 8/1 – Bob Mahler – Warren Greatrex – Musselburgh
This has been a very frustrating season for everybody connected with Biob Mahler. The winner of this race last season, he is as well as ever at home and we think he has a good chance of retaining his title.
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05/02/21 – 1st 4/1 – Ex S’Elance – Micky Hammond – Catterick
Ex S'Elance ran a stinker last time which was disappointing after a better effort at Uttoxeter. It is hard to fancy him too strongly coming off that latest poor showing.
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05/02/21 – i 1st 14/1 – The Lion Dancer – Charlie Mann – Chepstow
The Lion Dancer is in the middle of a series of pulled-up runs and until he breaks that sequence he is hard to justify as a betting proposition.
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04/02/21 – 3rd 100/30 – Captain Cattistock – Fergal O’Brien – Wincanton
Captain Cattistock did very well for David Maxwell but when David got his bad injury he decided to reduce his string and we were able to acquire this very nice horse. We took him to Lambourn the other day for a gallop and he blew pretty hard but we want to qualify him for the…
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04/02/21 – 2nd 3/1 – Nestor Park – Ben Pauling – Ffos Las
Nestor Park was always a horse we liked and he did very well over hurdles until losing his form when the team was generally out of sorts. He has been gradually finding his feet over fences and after an excellent run in a Newbury handicap last time should be ready for his first chase win…
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04/02/21 – 1st 15/8 – Lieutenant Rocco – Ken Pitterson – Ffos Las
Has run well on all his three starts over fences and was third in a Grade 3 at Cheltenham last month. This represents a drop in grade and the step up in trip should bring about further improvement.
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03/02/21 – 1st 7/2 – Kangaroo Point – Ian Williams – Kempton Park
Kangaroo Point is not great value at present odds. That said he should be competitive off what looks a fair mark.
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03/02/21 – 2nd 16/1 – Glentaneous – Brian Meehan – Kempton Park
Glentaneous is a nice son of Gleneagles. He'll probably need the run and has a moderate draw to overcome.
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03/02/21 – 3rd 11/4 – Hunny Moon – Fergal O’Brien – Warwick
Hunny Moon is ultra-consistent and she will handle the ground. This looks a particularly warm race though and we will be more than happy with a place.
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03/02/21 – 3rd 12/1 – Unai – Ben Pauling – Warwick
Unai has to improve massively on what he's been doing on the track. He's working well enough at home but needs to regain his best form and I'm far from confident that he will.
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02/02/21 – 3rd 20/1 – Foster’sisland – Micky Hammond – Newcastle
Foster'sisland has been struggling for the most part over hurdles, showing nothing like his useful bumper form. Reverting to the level might bring him more into matters and the 10lb we take off him will help. Small place chance.
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02/02/21 – 3rd 12/1 – Party Business – Ian Williams – Newcastle
Party Business is quite nicely bred and goes all right at home. If anything he will probably lack a bit of experience but we are hopeful of a decent showing.
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