Samba Dancer comes here on a hat-trick and this is a stronger race than the one he won easily at Stratford last time. He was value for moe than the 6lb he's been raised for that and is the better prospect of our pair in this competitive handicap.
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2/10/21 – 1st 9/4 – Bushfire – Hughie Morrison – Newbury
Bushfire ran an encouraging race when third, staying on late on soft ground at Salisbury. If he copes with these even more testing conditions he will go very close.
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21/10/21 – 1st 100/30 – Headscarf Lil – Nicky Richards – Carlisle
A similar story with Headscarf Lil who overall has been a little frustrating. She seems in better fettle with herself this time though and I'm optimistic she will put in a better effort today.
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21/10/21 – 1st 11/4 – Quinta Do Mar – Ben Pauling – Carlisle
Quinto Do Mar is a nice horse and I hope he is still progressing. Although it was probably his best run, I was still disappointed with his final outing at Cheltenham in the spring as I expected better still. He will enjoy the ground up there today and hopefully can win this on the way…
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21/10/21 – 1st 4/1 – Rickety Gate – Nicky Richards – Carlisle
Rickety Gate was a little disappointing only running on late into fifth last time at Kelso. We're going up in trip today and I expect him to be knocking at the door and hopefully going through it first!
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20/10/21 – 1st 5/4 – Fair Frontieres – Kim Bailey – Worcester
Fair Frontieres ran well when caught on the line in a 20-runner maiden hurdle at Navan and the winner of that race is now rated 141 after one more victory. With the Ian Williams horse a non-runner we are the form choice but one or two less exposed types could be dangerous.
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20/10/21 – 1st 10/11 – The Toojumpa – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester
The Toojumpa is in great form for this stable debut. She starts on her lowest mark in a tricky four-horse race but we are very hopeful she will go close.
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20/10/21 – 1st 15/2 – Lawful Command – Brian Meehan – Newmarket
Lawful Command, a son of Churchill, put it all together nicely when winning for the first time at Yarmouth last week and although carrying a penalty he can continue the good work. The high draws running down the stands side rail have been favoured at recent meetings here and he has a good chance of…
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19/10/21 – 1st 20/1 – Angels Landing – Ian Williams – Kempton Park
Angels Landing has been consistent and generally progressive through her five runs to date and her best effort came last time when a strong-finishing second at Ffos Las two months ago. I'm hopeful she will finish in the money again and at present odds looks a good value each-way bet.
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19/10/21 – 2nd 6/1 – Norley – Ben Pauling – Exeter
In his two runs for the stable so far Norley has appeared not to stay a longer trip so we're bringing him back half a mile or so on a galloping track. On his best form for his previous trainer he would not be without a chance.
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19/10/21 – 1st 15/2 – Desert Gulf – William Knight – Newcastle
Desert Gulf is in good nick. He's well drawn today and this stiff six furlongs should suit him; in fact he ought to be strong at the finish as he got seven well enough at Newmarket. Big chance.
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18/10/21 – 1st 7/2 – Visions Of Glory – William Knight – Wolverhampton
Visions Of Glory is in good order and should be happier at seven furlongs having not lasted out the mile last time. He has a nice draw - always important here -and looks an excellent each-way candidate.
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18/10/21 – 1st 16/5 – Salamanca School – Warren Greatrex – Plumpton
Salamanca School ran well last time out and has been schooling very well over fences at home. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do here today.
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18/10/21 – 1st 3/1 – Reelemin – Hughie Morrison – Pontefract
I hope we aren't going to the well too often with Reelemin who would probably be favourite if this were at Kempton. It's competitive but he must have a decent chance.
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17/10/21 – 1st 11/2 – Gentleman Valley – Ben Pauling – Kempton Park
Gentleman Valley is an interesting character. He's a bit of a hothead but as his first run in a bumper last season showed he has ability even though a couple of these have an experience edge on him.
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16/10/21 – 1st 11/2 – Maninsane – Charlie Longsdon – Market Rasen
When Maninsane fell last time it didn't look a bad one but he fractured ribs and puncured a lung and for a while we looked like losing him. He's come back good as new though, seems none the worse and must have each-way chances.
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16/10/21 – 1st 7/2 – Bearwith – Brian Meehan – Wolverhampton
There are no secrets about Bearwith. He is what he is and on the balance of his form he has a chance but that wide draw is unhelpful. Each-way candidate.
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15/10/21 – 1st Evens – Whitehaven – Hughie Morrison – Haydock
We were hoping that there would be some overnight rain for Whitehaven as he likes it really soft but even if it hasn't come he still looks the one to beat. A little unlucky to be caught last time, his jockey will be fully motivated as he attempts to retain his title. I think Whitehaven…
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15/10/21 – 1st 6/4 – No No Maestro – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
No No Maestro has won his last two races with some authority. We can only be confident that he can maintain the progress and complete the hat-trick.
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14/10/21 – 1st 9/1 – Typical Woman – Ian Williams – Chelmsford
William Buick has been a great ally when we have been able to secure his services this year and it would be nice if Typical Woman would give him a winner in his quest to be champion jockey for the first time. Typical Woman ran a blinder when a 40/1 shot at Nottingham and could…
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