Justforjames is another of ours that loves it around Sedgefield. He is handicapped up to his best but is in very good form at home. Today he is reunited with Becky Smith, back from Australia, who gets the best out of him. He can be running on when others have cried enough and that could…
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01/03/20 1st 11/10 – Equus Secretus – Ben Pauling – Huntingdon
Equus Secretus is on very good terms with himself. All his form over fences shows he should be very competitive in this as long as he can cope with the ground. On the plus side he's a big, strong horse and should manage conditions.
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01/03/20 1st 9/4 – Grannys Secret – Ben Pauling – Huntingdon
Our second runner Granny's Secret won a point before joining us. Despite this she has shown signs of inexperience on both her starts, but like Lady Chuffnell has improved markedly since her run at Warwick. Two decent chances of a dividend for the stable.
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29/02/20 1st 6/1 – Liosduin Bhearna – Fergal O’Brien – Doncaster
Liosduin Bhearna was shaping really well last year and we set him up for a big Haydock race where unfortunately he fell. It took a while to get him right but he is now back in good form. Today is all about getting his confidence back, so we are hoping for a solid run and…
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29/02/20 1st 9/2 – Gino Trail – Fergal O’Brien – Doncaster
Gino Trail is in good form and today will be make or break. The change of yard will have definitely helped him but it has taken a long time to get him right. Hopefully he can run a huge race for us today.
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29/02/20 1st 10/1 – Monjeni – Ian Williams – Lingfield Park
Monjeni has a few lengths to make up on Blazon from Kempton the other day and a 5lb pull to help his cause. Should run his race and has a good jockey considering it's a hands and heels race. Each-way chances.
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29/02/20 2nd 13/8 – Nells Son – Nicky Richards – Doncaster
Nells Son makes his debut today. We think he'll handle soft ground - it's too soft for Chidswell who we won't be running in the big race he won last year. If Nells Son copes with it he should run a nice race.
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28/02/20 3rd 9/4 – Minella Examiner – Warren Greatrex – Doncaster
Minella Examiner was an emphatic all-the-way course and distance winner last time out and seems to have grown in confidence since then. We are hopeful of another big run today and it would be great for him to get his head in front again.
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28/02/20 1st 9/2 – Roccowithlove – Warren Greatrex – Newbury
Roccowithlove had a heavy fall last time out and it has taken a while for him to get over it. He seems in great form now and his jumping at home is very good. We are hoping he can revert to his earlier level over hurdles. That would probably enable him to finish in the…
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28/02/20 1st 4/11 – First Flow – Kim Bailey – Doncaster
Three-horse races are never easy to win and this probably won't be either. First Flow started this season at Uttoxeter but jumped badly right-handed that day and today we are going the same (so wrong) way round for the first time since that run. We need to find out if that was something he will…
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28/02/20 3rd 33/1 – Dragons Will Rise – Micky Hammond – Newcastle
Dragons Will Rise is in good fettle but is likely to be disadvantaged today as the weather (high winds rather than rain) has caused him to miss a couple of gallops. Probably one to watch.
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27/02/20 2nd 12/1 – Feel The Pinch – Fergal O’Brien – Ludlow
Feel The Pinch is very talented but equally quirky. The race he won before his break was very average. Each-way claims today as a few unexposed types may be lurking in here.
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27/02/20 2nd 12/1 – Zayriyan – Ali Stronge – Chelmsford
This is a second run after a wind-op for Zayriyan who ran well last time. It's a longer trip tonight and I think he should run well as it's not a great race.
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26/02/20 3rd 8/1 – Unai – Ben Pauling – Market Rasen
Unai started well in a bumper last year but like many of our horses struggled when the yard was out of form. I remain optimistic about his career prospects and anticipate a better showing today.
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26/02/20 1st 6/5 – Blue Monday – Fergal O’Brien – Wincanton
Blue Monday has run solid races the last twice. This contest is of a similar level but slightly shorter in trip which we think will suit. Hopefully another place at least today for him.
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26/02/20 2nd 16/1 – Furqaan – Ian Williams – Kempton Park
We were happy with Furqaan's stable debut. The question is whether the handicapper's assessment is accurate. We'll find out tonight.
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25/02/20 1st 7/2 – Palavecino – Brian Meehan – Lingfield Park
I was delighted with Palavecino on his belated comeback at Newcastle. The worry is always about the bounce after a layoff and he was off his feed for a few days. We've given him almost three weeks and he's fully back on now and seems in great form. I'm very hopeful and the fact he's…
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25/02/20 2nd 10/1 – Grange Ranger – Micky Hammond – Catterick
Grange Ranger has shown ability in the past and he put in a good run when second in his Irish point-to-point last time after which he joined us. We like what we have seen at home but we still want to learn a bit more about him on the track. In the circumstances it's hard…
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25/02/20 3rd 4/1 – Eclair On Line – Charlie Longsdon – Catterick
Eclair On Line made a good start in handicaps at Doncaster last time, being just edged out of fourth place in a better race than today's. He should improve again and holds a decent each-way chance.
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24/02/20 3rd 14/1 – Embrace The Moment – Ian Williams – Wolverhampton
There was a decent amount of improvement between the first and second runs of Embrace The Moment since joining the stable. A continuation of that progression could enable her to get her head in front.
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