Point winner Tide Times shaped nicely when second on his hurdles debut a year ago at Stratford. He probably needed his comeback run early this month at Warwick after his break and hopefully will have benefited from that.
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27/10/20 2nd 5/1 – Eau Top – Ben Pauling – Bangor
Like Rintulla in the first division, Eau Top heads the weights. He showed promise in fair company over hurdles and jumps fences nicely. He should not mind the ground and can be in contention today.
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25/10/20 3rd 14/1 – Ardmayle – Ali Stronge – Wincanton
Ardmayle is a good fun horse and we're starting him back with a run over hurdles before he goes back chasing. I'm amazed at the going at Wincanton considering they had almost 50 mils over the past couple of days. We'll see how accurate that is when we get there!
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25/10/20 2nd 10/1 – Getabuck – Ali Stronge – Wincanton
Getabuck is a nice young horse who has plenty of ability. We could do with a bit of rain for him but he is definitely one for the future.
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25/10/20 1st 7/2 – Shinobi – Kim Bailey – Wincanton
Shinobi is up in trip today and I think that will suit him. He has an outstanding chance of carrying his penalty.
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24/10/20 4th 16/1 – Sirobbie – Harry Whittington – Cheltenham
Sirobbie came back to his best with another hurdles win at his favourite Uttoxeter last time having disappointed there over fences previously. We are hoping that he can bring his Uttoxeter form to here, after all Uttoxeter is in some ways a mini-Cheltenham in character.
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24/10/20 3rd 15/2 – Chidswell – Nicky Richards – Kelso
Chidswell is a very capable long-distance chaser who has to be considered whenever he turns up in a race of this nature. He's a little wrong at the weights and has been off for a while but goes well here and can also run his race first time out. Could go close today.
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24/10/20 3rd 8/1 – Illuminated Beauty – Kim Bailey – Kelso
The ground is always a huge factor with Iluminated Beauty because of her wind issues. She needs it to be good so any rain will not be a help. She ran okay last time and as this is a drop in class we are hoping for a good run. Place chances.
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23/10/20 4th 33/1 – Storm Goddess – Charlie Longsdon – Cheltenham
Storm Goddess has run well on both her starts since the resumption. She remains in good form and the ground will be to her liking. This is ultra-competitive but she is sure to run her usual honest race and challenge for a place.
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23/10/20 3rd 9/1 – Escape The City – Hughie Morrison – Newbury
Escape The City has been performing with her usual honesty all season, hampered by being denied the chance to run at Brighton where she goes so well. The ground today will be against her but her owners have the chance of a final outing before she goes up to the sales next week.
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23/10/20 2nd 9/1 – Art Approval – Fergal O’Brien – Cheltenham
French import Art Approval made a good debut, beaten only a length, at Market Rasen. The ground may well be a shade too lively for him and the opposition is stronger but hopeful each-way.
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23/10/20 2nd 66/1 – Western Miller – Charlie Longsdon – Cheltenham
Western Miller always runs his race, but off close to 140 in competitive handicaps like today's it's never easy. He'll run his usual gallant race, up there all the way and a fourth or fifth place finish would be acceptable. Better than that great!
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23/10/20 1st 5/1 – Rouge Vif – Harry Whittington – Cheltenham
We won the race last year with Saint Calvados and Rouge Vif has been aimed here for some time. Good to soft is his best ground and I don't think the undulations of Cheltenham will be a problem as he has shown good form on most courses. Big chance and an ideal starting point for…
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23/10/20 1st 9/1 – Does He Know – Kim Bailey – Cheltenham
Does He Know is a progressive young horse who won well at Ludlow. This is far more competitive but he deserves to take his chance. I would love to see him being placed.
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22/10/20 1st 3/1 – Ajero – Kim Bailey – Ludlow
Ajero is sure to have improved for his first run over hurdles at Huntingdon. That race did not quite go his way and with better luck in running he must go close today.
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22/10/20 1st 5/2 – Peters Portrait – Charlie Longsdon – Ludlow
Peter's Portrait wasa little disappointing last time. We're trying cheek-pieces on him for the first time tosday and if they work he would probably go very close.
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22/10/20 1st 11/4 – Castle Robin – Charlie Longsdon – Carlisle
Castle Robin ran very well when a close third on his return at Warwick and was unlucky when hampered on the run-in. He must have a great chance today and will be suited by the uphill finish.
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22/10/20 1st 12/1 – Apple Rock – Ben Pauling – Carlisle
A 20-runner low-grade handicap hurdle wouldn't be the most attractive of betting opportunities but Apple Rock is handicapped to a decent mark. He was progressive if not spectacular last season and Luca's 7lb claim will bring his weight down to an acceptable level. Each-way chances.
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21/10/20 3rd 14/1 – Dual Identity – William Knight – Kempton Park
Dual Identity ran well first time out at Salisbury. He has a good draw and Oisin Murphy in the saddle so a decent run is anticipated.
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21/10/20 3rd 8/1 – Jaafel – Brian Meehan – Kempton Park
Jaafel, a full-brother to a nice horse of Joseph O'Brien's is shaping very promisingly. Good each-way chances.
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