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16/11/24 – 1st 9/2 – John Barbour – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter

John Barbiour joined us after running a promising 3rd on bumper debut for previous connections. He shapes nicely and we're looking for a decent first run.

16/11/24 – 1st 7/4 – Ajp Kingdom – Fergal O’Brien – Uttoxeter

Ajp Kingdom ran a good 2nd behind King Turgeon at Chepstow and that horse followed up in the Grand Sefton at Aintree a week ago. He stands out as the likeliest winner.

16/11/24 – 1st 2/1 – Densworth – Ben Pauling – Wetherby

Densworth probably needed the comeback run, his first over fences, last time. If he could reproduce his best hurdles form he would be tough to beat.

– Cuban Lady – Tom Clover – Southwell

Cuban Lady is a homebred filly of Derby-winning owner Khalifa Dasmal. She will learn plenty from this debut in what looks a decent race for the track.

11/11/24 – 3rd 25/1 – Tango Sunset – Roger Teal – Wolverhampton

We're moving Tango Sunset up to 2m tonight. While I'm not sure whether she's strong enough to get that distance at this stage, that will be her trip later on. She's a massive price and may well outrun those odds.

11/11/24 – 1st 100/30 – Beauzon – Ian Williams – Wolverhampton

Beauzon was running from a mark in the 70's early in the year after a winnng spell. Back after a four-month spring break, he has shown nothing like the same form and is down to a rating of 54. It's probably a case of when rather than if he strikes form. Hopefully, it will be…

11/11/24 – 1st 12/1 – Nells Son – Nicky Richards – Carlisle

Although there are only four runners in this Graduation Chase, Nells Son looks to be up against it. He has a few pounds to find but he usually runs well fresh and Carlisle is only up the road. It's a good starting point for his season so I hope he'll run well.

10/11/24 – 3rd 14/1 – De Kingpin – Ben Pauling – Sandown

De Kingpin is a talented horse that was 2nd in his first bumper on joining us last season. This is a very good race for his hurdles debut and he will probably have it all to do.

10/11/24 – 1st 9/4 – El Rio – Kim Bailey – Sandown

El Rio won well at Huntingdon and a repeat of that performance would put him in here with a great chance. Ground and track should suit him.

10/11/24 – 1st 11/1 – Highland Haven – Fergal O’Brien – Ffos Las

Highland Haven is a daughter of Kayf Tara. She has been showing promise at home and we hope she can make an impact in what looks a strong mares' bumper.

07/11/24 – 1st 11/2 – Switchel – Hughie Morrison – Chelmsford

Switchel keeps bashing away and ran a better race when 2nd here last time. This is a smaller field tonight and hopefully, she will get that much-needed win.

07/11/24 – 1st 6/1 – Bowtogreatness – Ben Pauling – Newbury

We expected a big run from Bowtogreatness on his comeback at Cheltenham, but his jumping let him down badly. With a better round this time, he would be a contender.

05/11/24 – 1st 7/2 – I’m Ravenous – Ben Pauling – Warwick

We're double-handed here. I'm Ravenous is in good order after his win last time over hurdles and we're stepping him straight away into this handicap chase. He jumps well at home and looks on a fair enough mark for his debut over fences. Hopeful.

04/11/24 – 3rd 4/1 – Johnjay – Roger Teal – Kempton Park

Johnjay should run well. In his last couple of runs he has gifted the races to his opponents with slow starts. if he can get away on terms he would have to be a threat. He should handle the track and ground. Hopeful.

03/11/24 – 2nd 12/1 – Korus – Warren Greatrex – Huntingdon

Korus will probably have a bit to learn today. He jumps okay but in time may require further.

03/11/24 – 1st 9/2 – Orchestra – Fergal O’Brien – Huntingdon

Orchestra had a tune-up around Kempton last month. He has yet to win over jumps, but in a trappy race, he could be a factor.

03/11/24 – 1st 15/2 – Castle Rushen – Nicky Richards – Carlisle

Castle Rushen hasn't won for a long time but he's in good order. On his best form, he would look very well treated here.

02/11/24 – 1st 11/4 – Chianti Classico – Kim Bailey – Ascot

Chianti Classico had a wonderful season last winter. He returns in the ideal race when we can see if he has improved again. Outstanding chance.

02/11/24 – 1st 7/2 – Sugarloaf Lenny – William Knight – Southwell

Sugarloaf Lenny has been running very well since switching to AW this season, with two wins followed by another two close 4th places. The track should suit him and he looks to have a nice each-way chance.

02/11/24 – 1st 12/1 – Saracen Beau – Nicky Richards – Ayr

Saracen Beau is a lovely horse and he is developing nicely. He ran well on his debut in a bumper around here in March. I expect a big run on this first effort over hurdles.

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