Amberose had been rather moody in recent races and we planned retirement. She was covered by Gentlewave and is safely in foal and we have found her to be blooming since she came back to Greystoke. This will definitely be her final race but it would not be a surprise if in her present condition…
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27/07/21 – 3rd 10/1 – Right Destination – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester
Right Destination needed his comeback run the other day at Newton Abbot after a layoff. He looks to be in the correct race now and again we feel we have an each-way chance.
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27/07/21 – 1st 10/1 – The Vollan – Charlie Longsdon – Worcester
The Vollan today? Good question. He's not very straight-forward nowadays although he still has plenty of ability. I thought bringing him back in trip might make things a little easier for him but I'm not going there with any confidence.
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27/07/21 – 1st 3/1 – Leading Theatre – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester
Leading Theatre won with a bit in hand on debut over the course and the penalty is doubly offset by the mares' allowance and Liam's 5lb claim. Big chance of a follow up.
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26/07/21 – 1st 15/8 – Ultimate Getaway – Fergal O’Brien – Newton Abbot
Ultimate Getaway won well at Worcester and then understandably could not give weight to a impressive odds-on winner last time. Still in great shape, he has a favourite's chance today.
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24/07/21 – 2nd 13/2 – Marsabit – Hughie Morrison – Ascot
Marsabit is an honest little horse and he remains in great form. I'm slightly worried to be going to the well a bit too soon after Leicester but you have to take your chances when they come along.
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24/07/21 – 2nd 33/1 – Boy In The Bar – Ian Williams – Newcastle
Obviously Boy In The Bar is running nowhere near his old form. Even this year he has dropped by more than a stone. He has raced only once at a mile, almost six years ago on his last run before joining us and I'm hoping stepping up to that trip will energise the old boy.…
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23/07/21 – 1st 5/2 – No No Maestro – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
No No Maestro has come down in the handicap. He ran a better race off this mark last time and in receipt of plenty of weight from his main rivals has to have a decent place chance.
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23/07/21 – 1st 8/1 – Speedo Boy – Ian Williams – Ascot
Speedo Boy won this race three years ago. It was his last win on the level with 17 subsequent defeats and he is the grand total of 6lb lower! He's in good form and should put up a decent run, as has been the case the last twice.
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23/07/21 – 1st 7/2 – Glorious Spirit – Nicky Richards – Uttoxeter
Although Glorious Spirit was a beaten favourite on debut he wasn't especially strongly fancied it's just that our horses often do attract attention first time out. He did disappoint at Sedgefield afterwards but you cannot always take Sedgefield bumper form at face value. We've given him a wind-op and he's been working well so I…
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22/07/21 – 1st 16/1 – Estrela Star – Ali Stronge – Newbury
Estrela Star comes here off a better run last time and now drops into an amateurs' race over a shorter trip. That might not be ideal but he has a handy weight and should enjoy Newbury. Each-way chance.
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22/07/21 – 1st 9/1 – Myboymax – Micky Hammond – Yarmouth
Hopefully I have found the right race for Myboymax, who stayed on well last time up the long Nottingham straight and Yarmouth is very similar. Races of this nature are difficult to find and this bargain buy has to go very close today.
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22/07/21 – 1st 11/1 – Rintulla – Ben Pauling – Worcester
Rintulla has more experience over fences than our other runner in this race. He ran better last time and could be competitive if he runs up to his best.
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– 1st 7/4 – C’mon Kenny – Ian Williams – Sandown
It's reasonable to hope that C'Mon Kenny, a bumper winner on debut, will find a bit going up in trip from his novice runs in this first handicap. He seems fairly treated and should go close.
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20/07/21 – 3rd 16/1 – Exceedingly Regal – William Knight – Wolverhampton
Exceedingly Regal goes nicely. He ran well on his return at Salisbury so his subsequent Haydock effort was a big disappointment. I think he will like the all-weather and he could run into a place in an ordinary-looking 0-80 handicap.
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19/07/21 – 1st 6/1 – One Small Step – Brian Meehan – Windsor
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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