Sophosc won well first time over jumps at Plumpton when he needed to overcome having been stopped in his tracks by a faller two from home. The penalty will not be easy, but he's a tough sort who has clearly improved since on the level and is in the right race. Favourite's chance.
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18/09/22 – 1st 9/5 – Special Buddy – Ben Pauling – Plumpton
Special Buddy won a couple of points in the summer and probably needed his first run back under Rules the other day. He is nicely weighted and should be ready to take advantage now.
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17/09/22 – 2ns 18/1 – Celsius – Tom Clover – Newmarket
Celsius had a fibrillating heart the last day at Goodwood but he has been cleared by the vets and seems in great form. Six furlongs is a question mark but it's worth a try and the Rowley Mile course really suits him.
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17/09/22 – 1st 5/1 – Stay Alert – Hughie Morrison – Newbury
Stay Alert has shown her best form on this track and if she could repeat anything like her excellent second to Nashwa earlier in the year she would go close against the colts today. If she runs well we have the fillies' race on Champions Day in mind for her. Hoping for a big run.
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16/09/22 – 1st 7/2 – Crystallium – Tom Clover – Newbury
Crystallium is a very nice filly who won very well on debut. She has to gve weight all round but there aren't many options for her and she's ready to run. We'll learn something from today and hopefully she will emerge with credit.
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15/09/22 – 2nd 15/2 – City Runner – Brian Meehan – Newcastle
City Runner was in the paddock last week at Southwell when the news came of The Queen's sad death and the meeting was abandoned. He had run a great race when third at York last time out and if in that form he will make them all go tonight.
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15/09/22 – 2nd 6/1 – Sarsons Risk – Ian Williams – Newcastle
Sarsons Risk has started to live up to his juvenile promise with wins in small fields at Leicester and Newmarket. He should be ready for the step into a much more competitive handicap on his debut on all-weather. Hopeful but it is a more demanding assignment.
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15/08/22 – 2nd 15/2 – City Runner – Brian Meehan – Newcastle
City Runner was in the paddock last week at Southwell when the news came of The Queen's sad death and the meeting was abandoned. He had run a great race when third at York last time out and if in that form he will make them all go tonight.
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Roger Teal
Roger was introduced to racing by his mother, when he was growing up she trained point to pointers then started to train under a permit licence. in 1984 aged just 16 Roger moved to John Jenkins in Horsham, When John moved to Epsom Roger went with him and rode as an amateur, then when John…
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13/09/22 – 1st 13/2 – Dynamic Talent – Darryll Holland – Wolverhampton
Dynamic Talent has been doing well this summer and is only up 1lb for his latest win at Lingfield. It is though a slight rise to a Class 4 handicap and while I expect his in-form jockey to get him into his required early lead, the run-in here is always a worry. Obvious each-way chance…
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13/09/22 – 2nd 15/2 – Suanni – Darryll Holland – Wolverhampton
We were expecting a big run from Suanni last time at Southwell but he was never going on his first try on Tapeta. Hopefully it wasn't entirely the surface that made such a difference after a decent run the time before. If it was, we'll be in trouble as it's Tapeta here too!
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13/08/22 – 1st 13/2 – Dynamic Talent – Darryll Holland – Wolverhampton
Dynamic Talent has been doing well this summer and is only up 1lb for his latest win at Lingfield. It is though a slight rise to a Class 4 handicap and while I expect his in-form jockey to get him into his required early lead, the run-in here is always a worry. Obvious each-way chance…
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13/09/22 – 1st 8/1 – Gentleman Valley – Ben Pauling – Uttoxeter
Gentleman Valley has not been an easy horse to have right. He tends to run up light and we've also had to operate on his wind, but I think he's over-priced today. His work has been good and the trip and track are fine. Hopeful.
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12/09/22 – 1st 5/2 – If I Say – Charlie Longsdon – Worcester
If I Say has been runing moderately but does have ability. It's whether she chooses to show it - that's the problem.
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12/09/22 – 1st 7/1 – Ted’s Friend – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester
Ted's Friend made a promising return to hurdles last time after some ordinary chase efforts. We hope he can run another solid race and challenge for a place.
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12/09/22 – 1st 5/2 – Aviewtosea – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester
Aviewtosea is another that has been running well all through the summer. There are a couple of in-form dangers but he remains on a fair mark and should go close at least.
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08/09/22 – 1st 16/1 – Sophosc – Ian Williams – Southwell
If, soon after we got Sophosc, you said he might be running in a race worth 25k to the winner I'd have thought you were off your head. Now he's here in this Racing League contest with a chance. I think 1m2f is too short while a true-run 1m4f stretches him. This intermediate trip on…
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07/09/22 – 1st 3/1 – De Barley Basket – Ben Pauling – Uttoxeter
It appears that the ground is still on the side of De Barley Basket. He ran well when third in a good race at Stratford after his wind-op and must have a big chance today.
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06/09/22 – 2nd 8/1 – Jean Danjou – Brian Meehan – Goodwood
We like Jean Danjou who makes his belated debut today. He goes nicely and whatever he does here I'm confident he will be a decent horse further down the road.
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06/09/22 – 1st 15/2 – Balkotic – Micky Hammond – Hexham
Balkotic never got to the front at Sedgefield, taken on from the outset before fading tamely away. Now with a first-time visor and ridden by Emma who does well on front-runners, I expect a better showing. Each-way hopes.
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