Dusk Chorus has been making steady improvement on the turf on her two latest starts on this track although she got a little tired over the longer trip last time. We are back to a mile and a quarter today. Strong each-way chances if she maintains the progress.
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13/07/21 – 1st 6/4 – Byzantine Empire – Fergal O’Brien – Southwell
Byzantine Empire won nicely over this course and then ran a good race first time in a handicap at Newton Abbot. He's in great form and we are hopeful he can get his head back in front tonight.
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12/07/21 – 3rd 13/2 – Angels Landing – Ian Williams – Wolverhampton
I would have given Angels Landing a big chance as on form she is clearly capable of winning this ordinary contest. Unfortunately she has a dreadful draw in 13 and will need luck in running.
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12/07/21 – 2nd 17/2 – Div Ine Tara – Fergal O’Brien – Newton Abbot
Only moderate form so far from this mare. She will get better I'm sure as she gets on in age and has a jump in front of her. Possibly not today though.
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12/07/21 – 1st Evens – Coole Well – Fergal O’Brien – Newton Abbot
With the non-runners this looks a match between us and Dr Newland's horse Theo. Similar profiles so it's a coin toss really, we just hope we come out on top.
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11/07/21 – 1st 3/1 – Our Colossus – Fergal O’Brien – Stratford upon Avon
Our Colossus ran a blinder last time. The trip today may be a little short of ideal but he needs to find the confidence to finish off his races. Hopefully he will progress again and maybe run into a place or better.
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11/07/21 – 3rd 7/1 – City Runner – Brian Meehan – Salisbury
City Runner is a very nice horse and he made a highly promising debut at Windsor, despite a slow start. He has a big chance today.
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11/07/21 – 1st 3/1 – Burristo – Fergal O’Brien – Stratford upon Avon
Burristo stayed on well in his first hurdle race. He should improve with that experience behind him and hopefully can produce another solid performance.
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09/07/21 – 1st 7/2 – Percy’s Pride – William Knight – Ascot
I'm not worried about stepping up to a mile and a half with Percy's Pride in what looks a winnable race. She has a nice draw, won't mind the ground and looks to have a big chance.
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08/07/21 – 3rd 18/1 – El Hibri – Brian Meehan – Newbury
El Hibri is a Shadwell home-bred gelding who is quite nice and has been working well. He may just need the race and I'm not sure if he'll handle the ground but there will be races for him further down the line.
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08/07/21 – 2nd 7/1 – Mandoob – Brian Meehan – Newmarket
We've always thought a lot of Mandoob and nothing he has done in his two winning races has altered that opinion. This race was on our radar for him even before he went to Haydock and track and trip should both be ideal. Big chance despite the rise in grade.
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07/07/21 – 3rd 100/1 – Quel Kaima – William Knight – Kempton Park
Quel Kaima a daughter of Exceed And Excel makes her debut. She goes okay but is probably best watched tonight.
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– Quel Kaima – William Knight – Kempton Park
07/07/21 - 3rd 100/1 Original quote: "Quel Kaima a daughter of Exceed And Excel makes her debut. She goes okay but is probably best watched tonight."
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07/07/21 – 1st 9/2 – Centurion Song – Brian Meehan – Bath
The rider held on to Centurion Song a little too long here last week and when he asked him for his effort he could only gradually close the gap on the leaders. He wasn't beaten far though and now reverts to the minimum trip with I believe an each-way chance.
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06/07/21 – 1st 2/1 – Drumlee Watar – Warren Greatrex – Uttoxeter
An easy winner over further at Newton Abbot last time, Drumlee Watar is on the upgrade. That was his first run after a wind operation and the 8lb he has gone up in the weights might not prevent the follow up.
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06/07/21 – 2nd 14/1 – Art Man – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
Art Man has been rather disappointing in both starts but as a half-brother to a couple of decent hurdlers including our Art Approval, he remains one with potential. We are looking for some improvement here.
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06/07/21 – 1st 11/10 – As High Say – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter
As High Say has been untroubled in winning three in a row, the last time switching to fences. Back hurdling again she is 8lb higher today but ought to complete the four-timer.
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05/07/21 – 3rd 40/1 – Myboymax – Micky Hammond – Nottingham
Myboymax made a pleasing enough start for us, staying on to be fourth over this course and distance. This is a much stronger race and if he did manage to figure somewhere in the finish, his owner, who lives in the Midlands, will think his £800 purchase price was a decent investment.
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05/07/21 – 3rd 11/1 – Leading Knight – Ben Pauling – Worcester
Leading Knight has been knocking on the door in recent starts. He can be given an each-way shout on his form at Fontwell two races ago.
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04/07/21 – 1st 6/1 – Royal Village – Micky Hammond – Market Rasen
Royal Village was not himself at home after his last run but seems fine now. If the ground stays as it is he has a chance although to be fair he is rather in-and-out.
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