Today's better ground and reverting to two and a half miles after finding two miles insufficient at Bangor should suit Voyburg. Place chances.
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09/11/21 – 3rd 11/1 – Ardmayle – Ali Stronge – Lingfield
Ardmayle has had a wind-op since his below-par run at Bangor. He likes soft ground so I hope it isn't drying out too much for him. His mark has come down a long way from its peak and as he's still only nine there should be a few more wins awaiting him, hopefully starting today.
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09/11/21 – 1st 7/2 – Yauthym – Fergal O’Brien – Hereford
Yauthym is a very consistent mare but she barely stays two miles and in this large field and with her big weight as always it will not be easy for her to get her head over the line. The sharp track should suit but probably a place is the likeliest outcome.
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08/11/21 – 2nd 40/1 – Due Reward – Charlie Longsdon – Kempton Park
Due Reward had good form in Ireland but he struggled a bit on his stable debut. I'm dropping him back in trip today and hopefully that will help him, but top weight will not be easily defied in this company.
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08/11/21 – 1st 7/1 – Volkovka – Fergal O’Brien – Carlisle
Volkovka is a smart filly and you can ignore her last run as the Sandown racecourse vet reported her to have finished sore after the race. She was progressive before that and will take all the beating despite top weight on this return to action.
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08/11/21 – 1st 11/2 – Brief Ambition – Fergal O’Brien – Kempton Park
In retrospect I probably shouldn't have run Brief Ambition at Worcester as he much prefers better ground than he encountered that day. He jumps fences brilliantly and while the favourite looks tough to beat, Brief Ambition could give him quite a battle. Chance for the frame.
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07/11/21 – 1st 15/2 – Wandrin Star – Kim Bailey – Sandown
These veterans' races are competitive and this is no exception. Wandrin Star should love the course and be placed at least. On his best form he would go very close.
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07/11/21 – 3rd 25/1 – Transfer Friendly – Harry Whittington – Ffos Las
Transfer Friendly was a slow burner in his Irish point campaign, pulling up in his first four, before completing in seventh and finally finishing second in the last of them. Two miles over hurdles is a totally different proposition and I'm looking forward to seeing where he fits.
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06/11/21 – 2nd 14/1 – Teqany – Fergal O’Brien – Wincanton
Teqany enjoyed a rewarding summer on the Flat and as ever ran his heart out when third to Sceau Royal at Kempton on his return to hurdling. He will battle away again in a race that is rather above his level but with the ground to his liking he can run to form. Maybe not…
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06/11/21 – 1st 16/1 – Foster’sisland – Micky Hammond – Kelso
Foster'sisland needed his comeback run and will be straighter today but he would prefer more ease in the ground. This is competitive enough and he stretches out to 2m5f which could suit under ideal conditions. Tough enough task here.
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05/11/21 – 1st 3/1 – Hamilton Dici – Kim Bailey – Warwick
This is the first time I have ever run a four-year-old over fences. Hamilton Dici had good hurdle form - he won on this track - and seems to enjoy his jumping at home. Chester Williams rode him last season and being a conditional race he again gets the ride. Place chances.
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05/11/21 – 1st 11/4 – Hoot At Midnight – Charlie Longsdon – Fontwell Park
Hoot At Midnight continues to run well at a low level without managing a win but surely one will come her way before long. She receives a massive 33lb from the in-form top-weight and favourite and as they say weight stops freight trains. We'll see if that's true today.
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05/11/21 – 1st 7/1 – Head On – Ian Williams – Warwick
Head On clearly didn't enjoy going right-handed last time but he'll be comfortable around Warwick. He was progressive until that blip and hopefully he can resume his upward trajectory with another sound effort here.
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04/11/21 – 2nd 12/1 – Surtitle – Fergal O’Brien – Newbury
Surtitle is a smart youngster who was beaten by the track when third on debut at Bangor five weeks ago. He should show his true ability today and we expect him to go very close.
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04/11/21 – 2nd 15/2 – Burristo – Fergal O’Brien – Ludlow
Burristo has his limitations but has plenty of experience of jumping. He stays well so we will try to make a test of it against these less-seasoned rivals. He will probably be more interesting when handicapping over further.
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04/11/21 – 1st 3/1 – Dublin Four – Fergal O’Brien – Newbury
Dublin Four was a winner here over slightly further for the McPherson yard and was very progressive all season. He's going nicely and we have each-way hopes about him on this return to action.
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04/10/21 – 2nd 15/2 – Burristo – Fergal O’Brien – Ludlow
Burristo has his limitations but has plenty of experience of jumping. He stays well so we will try to make a test of it against these less-seasoned rivals. He will probably be more interesting when handicapping over further.
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03/11/21 – 2nd 12/1 – Huddleton Mac – Hughie Morrison – Kempton Park
The owners were keen to run today so here he is. He has been disappointing and my idea is to cut him, give him a nice winter break, then start again as a four-year-old. He could still be a decent handicapper in time.
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03/11/21 – 1st 6/1 – Hullnback – Fergal O’Brien – Chepstow
Hullnback is a big raw baby who needs time and experience. We want to see him put in a solid finish today.
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01/11/21 – 1st 20/1 – Champagne Well – Fergal O’Brien – Plumpton
Champagne Well has lots to prove after his lack-lustre effort on his return. Needs to show much more today and is best watched.
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