One Small Step was staying on at the finish of her latest race and that should have brought her to peak fitness. That run suggested a mile and a quarter would suit her and I am hopeful she can successfully concede the weight to the three-year-olds.
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17/07/21 – 4th 28/1 – Templepark – Fergal O’Brien – Market Rasen
You wouldn't find many more consistent chasers than Templepark for whom today's trip and ground are ideal. I have to say after a wind-op he looks available at a surprisingly big price and represents great each-way value.
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17/07/21 – 3rd 11/1 – Valentino Dancer – Fergal O’Brien – Market Rasen
Valentino Dancer remains in good form after his smooth win at Kelso last time. Up 8lb for that, we think he will still be involved at the business end today.
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16/07/21 – 2nd 9/1 – Kick On Kick On – Ian Williams – Newmarket
There is no argument that Kick On Kick On is very well handicapped on his old form. Unfortunately he has yet to show us anything like that level in recent starts. One day I'm sure he'll put it all together, hopefully tonight.
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15/07/21 – 1st 3/1 – Drumlee Watar – Warren Greatrex – Worcester
Drumlee Watar has won nicely the last twice and remains in good form. This looks a competitive race and he gives away weight all round but I am sure he will continue to give a good account of himself.
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15/07/21 1st 12/1 – Renardeau – Ali Stronge – Worcester
This is a considerably weaker race than the one at Stratford in which Renardeau made a promising debut in fifth. He will have improved since then and looks a good value each-way chance against some under-achievers.
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15/07/21 – 1st 10/11 – Marsabit – Hughie Morrison – Leicester
I can't quite believe that Marsabit is on the brink of winning a third race but he does look the one to beat. The worry would be if there wasn't any pace so let's hope someone wants to make it!
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– Marsabit – Hughie Morrison – Leicester
I can't quite believe that Marsabit is on the brink of winning a third race but he does look the one to beat. The worry would be if there wasn't any pace so let's hope someone wants to make it!
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14/07/21 1st 11/2 – Desert Gulf – William Knight – Yarmouth
Desert Gulf has plenty of ability and while he didn't run too badly when fourth last time at Newmarket, it was probably a little quick after Royal Ascot. Six furlongs in a small field at Yarmouth could easily be ideal and I certainly have not lost faith in him. Should go close.
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14/07/21 – 1st 5/2 – All Clenched Up – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
All Clenched Up was just getting the hang of it first time over hurdles at Stratford having been out of her ground early on. A bumper winner, she will know more today and Uttoxeter might be a better track for her with a long finishing straight. Good each-way shout.
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14/07/21 1st 13/2 – Dusk Chorus – Brian Meehan – Lingfield
Dusk Chorus has been making steady improvement on the turf on her two latest starts on this track although she got a little tired over the longer trip last time. We are back to a mile and a quarter today. Strong each-way chances if she maintains the progress.
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13/07/21 – 1st 6/4 – Byzantine Empire – Fergal O’Brien – Southwell
Byzantine Empire won nicely over this course and then ran a good race first time in a handicap at Newton Abbot. He's in great form and we are hopeful he can get his head back in front tonight.
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12/07/21 – 3rd 13/2 – Angels Landing – Ian Williams – Wolverhampton
I would have given Angels Landing a big chance as on form she is clearly capable of winning this ordinary contest. Unfortunately she has a dreadful draw in 13 and will need luck in running.
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12/07/21 – 2nd 17/2 – Div Ine Tara – Fergal O’Brien – Newton Abbot
Only moderate form so far from this mare. She will get better I'm sure as she gets on in age and has a jump in front of her. Possibly not today though.
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12/07/21 – 1st Evens – Coole Well – Fergal O’Brien – Newton Abbot
With the non-runners this looks a match between us and Dr Newland's horse Theo. Similar profiles so it's a coin toss really, we just hope we come out on top.
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11/07/21 – 1st 3/1 – Our Colossus – Fergal O’Brien – Stratford upon Avon
Our Colossus ran a blinder last time. The trip today may be a little short of ideal but he needs to find the confidence to finish off his races. Hopefully he will progress again and maybe run into a place or better.
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11/07/21 – 3rd 7/1 – City Runner – Brian Meehan – Salisbury
City Runner is a very nice horse and he made a highly promising debut at Windsor, despite a slow start. He has a big chance today.
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11/07/21 – 1st 3/1 – Burristo – Fergal O’Brien – Stratford upon Avon
Burristo stayed on well in his first hurdle race. He should improve with that experience behind him and hopefully can produce another solid performance.
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09/07/21 – 1st 7/2 – Percy’s Pride – William Knight – Ascot
I'm not worried about stepping up to a mile and a half with Percy's Pride in what looks a winnable race. She has a nice draw, won't mind the ground and looks to have a big chance.
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08/07/21 – 3rd 18/1 – El Hibri – Brian Meehan – Newbury
El Hibri is a Shadwell home-bred gelding who is quite nice and has been working well. He may just need the race and I'm not sure if he'll handle the ground but there will be races for him further down the line.
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