I had a chat with Distant Rumble's owner this morning. He was suggesting a draw in 15 on Windsor's 6f can be okay. I said, yes, on soft ground! It's a shame as he's come back from a short break in good form. From out there, the worry is he'll be too free and not…
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27/04/25 – 3rd 16/1 – Loving Look – Hughie Morrison – Southwell

Loving Look had a good backend with a win on her final start over 10f at Newmarket having already won at today's distance of 1m4f. I was a little perturbed at her price but then I noticed Sir Mark's filly is in a Listed race on Friday. Hoping, without too much confidence.
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27/04/25 – 1st 11/1 – Bintabuha – William Knight – Wetherby

The race at Southwell went wrong for Bintabuha but in any case I'm dropping her back to 1m2f on this galloping track which should help. The ground may be a little quick for her but she is capable as her 2yo form shows. Hopeful.
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26/04/25 – 3rd 13/2 – Cuban Lady – Tom Clover – Wolverhampton
Cuban Lady has come forward for her debut 2nd at Southwell last November. Her work has been good and she is well drawn. Should go close.
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26/04/25 – 3rd 13/2 – Whathappensinvegas – Ian Williams – Haydock

Two in this and both running for the first time this year. Whathappensinvegas had a couple of handicap wins in the first half of last season but his form did not go on from that. Now down to his last winning mark again, he could go well.
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26/04/25 – 2nd 9/2 – Blue Wonder – Hughie Morrison – Haydock

Blue Wonder is quite a nice filly, but as she's gone from 8/1 to 14's overnight, I expect I'll get a call from the owner to ask what's wrong. The answer will be nothing and the price is well worth taking up each-way.
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25/04/25 – 1st 5/2 – Dancing Gemini – Roger Teal – Sandown
It's all systems go for Dancing Gemini. He showed us what he could do at Doncaster but now on a stiffer track against stiffer opposition, we will find out what we can expect and hope for through the season.
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25/04/25 – 1st 5/2 – Village Master – Warren Greatrex – Fontwell Park

This is the first run for Village Master since his wind-op and winter break. He seems in good form at home and I'm looking forward to getting him started on his spring/summer jumping campaign.
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25/04/25 – 1st 4/1 – Sixtygeesbaby – Tom Clover – Doncaster
Sixtygeesbaby won nicely at Newmarket last backend and has trained well this spring. It's a very competitive race with lots of winners and we'll know more after this at what level he's at.
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24/04/25 – 1st 40/1 – Crystal Days – Ben Pauling – Warwick

Crystal Days has struggled in her two bumpers. We hope that a wind-op might bring a more positive effect to her performance.
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24/04/25 – 1st 16/5 – Baratablet – Nicky Richards – Perth

They possibly overwatered a little at Perth and I thought the ground yesterday was rather dead. Baratablet ran well enough at Ayr. I hope this isn't coming too soon but he shouldn't have any worries with the conditions and can run well. He'll be a nice chaser in winter ground next season.
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23/04/25 – 1st 9/2 – Record Art – Fergal O’Brien – Taunton

Record Art had a spell away from us during which time he won a novice handicap hurdle at Worcester. He returns after nine months off and looks to have at least an each-way chance.
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23/04/25 – 1st 3/1 – Jorah d’Alma – Fergal O’Brien – Ludlow

Jorah d'Alma won his Irish point in the spring of 2023 and has taken time to get ready to make a debut for us. He shapes nicely and this looks a good starting point.
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23/04/25 – 1st 100/30 – Almazhar Garde – Charlie Longsdon – Ludlow

I had two options for Almazhar Garde and think I've chosen the right one. If he can make a nice start then run his normal race, I would give him a good each-way chance.
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21/04/25 – 1st 16/1 – Orchestra – Fergal O’Brien – Kempton Park

Orchestra reverted from hurdling to be narrowly beaten over this CD two runs back after which we gave him wind surgery. His 4th back here last time wouldn't be good enough but overall, he has a chance of finishing in the money.
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21/04/25 – 1st 100/30 – Zenato – Fergal O’Brien – Fakenham

Zenato narrowly won a flat race off a mark of 60 before coming to us. He has had three jump runs so far without showing a great deal and while this isn't a handicap his mark of 94 looks severe on what he's done.
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0/04/25 – 3rd 14/1 – Camino De Santiago – Warren Greatrex – Bath

Camino De Santiago has taken time to get going. I expect she might be slow out of the stalls but whatever she does here will benefit her for the future.
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20/04/25 – 3rd 20/1 – Ring Fenced – Micky Hammond – Southwell

Ring Fenced has been disappointing and like Irv, might well be one we let go after this year. Small place chance at his best.
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20/04/25 – 2nd 50/1 – That’ll Do Moss – Fergal O’Brien – Fairyhouse

We're pushing the boat out with That'll Do Moss, tackling smart Irish novices on their home turf. Looks a tough ask with just the eight Willie Mullins runners to worry about.
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19/04/25 1st 5/2 – Coup De Coeur – Micky Hammond – Carlisle

Coup De Coeur has been running well but likes give in the ground, so I hope it will be safe for him. The uphill finish will be a help and he ought to be in at the death in another tight little handicap.
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