Speedy Cargo made a disappointing start over fences at Fakenham but that track isn't for every horse. On his earlier hurdles form we know he has plenty of ability and he should make a better fist of it today.
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28/12/19 1st 11/10 – Kipps – Hughie Morrison – Lingfield Park
We had an awful day yesterday when Supamouse, who won his bumper so impressively at Wincanton, suddenly collapsed and died when the bids were already raining in. Hopefully Kipps will win this as he was so promising on debut but as we just found out, you can never take anything for granted with horses.
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28/12/19 2nd 10/1 – Peters Portrait – Charlie Longsdon – Catterick
Peter's Portrait has some fair form and ought to get this extended trip but there are some in-form horses who definitely do stay well. Small each-way chances.
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28/12/19 1st 16/1 – Emraan – Ian Williams – Lingfield Park
Emraan is a three-year-old gelding by Invincible Spirit that we picked up cheaply at the sales. He's bred to be decent so we'll see how he goes on this belated debut today.
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27/12/19 2nd 100/30 – Brummie Boys – Oliver Sherwood – Wetherby
Brummie Boys ran perfectly well first time over hurdles when fourth at Hereford. He weakened in the soft ground in the closing stages that day so I’ve dropped him back in trip today. He's a shell of a horse and still growing, so very much a longer-term prospect. While getting some experience into him this…
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27/12/19 2nd 6/1 – Global Fame – Fergal O’Brien – Chepstow
Global Fame is a gorgeous big horse who won his bumper on the bridle. He's an exciting recruit to hurdling and he should give a good account today. Jumps well and handles the ground so may be good enough to win on debut.
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27/12/19 1st 8/1 – Global Citizen – Ben Pauling – Kempton Park
Global Citizen had a great season last time and needed his comeback run at Carlisle. We're putting on a tongue-tie and are expecting a much more competitive run.
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27/12/19 2nd 11/2 – Rouge Vif – Harry Whittington – Kempton Park
Rouge Vif has had a little tweaking to his wind since his last run and we've also taken off the hood today. He ran a cracker here last year in a novice hurdle and the track suits him well. He has been in good form at home and will be ridden positively so hopefully will…
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27/12/19 3rd 11/4 – Ask Dillon – Fergal O’Brien – Chepstow
Ask Dillon has had a few niggles hence his absence since early in the year. He has been working well and loves this track so should be a solid each-way prospect.
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27/12/19 3rd 7/1 – No No Juliet – Oliver Sherwood – Wetherby
No No Juliet won well at Southwell last time over today's trip and ground, and is a thorough stayer who usually jumps well. Her laid-back style of racing helps her save energy for the business end and she can complete the hat-trick.
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27/12/19 3rd 6/1 – Dontdelay – Micky Hammond – Wetherby
Dontdelay will stay every yard on the testing ground and goes well for today’s rider. We feel he has a great chance after his winning effort in a four-mile chase at Hexham.
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27/12/19 1st 11/4 – Dominateur – Oliver Sherwood – Chepstow
Dominateur won over course and distance last time but he did give us a couple of scares along the way, especially when he and Gav had a difference of opinion at the last fence. He's a horse that can seem to be going nowhere and then after one good jump he can take off and…
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27/12/19 3rd 5/2 – Java Point – Kim Bailey – Chepstow
Java Point ran well enough at Southwell in finishing fourth but nothing has come out of the race to test the form. He is not an ideal bumper horse but he stays and seems to like soft ground. This does not look the strongest of races so place chances.
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27/12/19 2nd 4/1 – Malinello – Ben Pauling – Chepstow
Malinello, by Malinas, comes from a decent jumping family. We are looking forward to this debut.
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27/12/19 3rd 40/1 – Jamacho – Charlie Longsdon – Wolverhampton
Jamacho didn't run too badly on his first run on the Flat after disappointing hurdling for the most part recently. He should have no problems with the longer trip and could run into a place.
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26/12/19 2nd 15/2 – Black Abbey – Harry Whittington – Fontwell Park
Black Abbey was bought recently out of France to go juvenile hurdling. He has winning form with cut in the ground over 1m4f on the flat. He is a tough little horse that likes to make the running and has taken well to hurdling at home.
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26/12/19 2nd 11/2 – Roxyfet – Micky Hammond – Sedgefield
Roxyfet is going for a hat-trick of wins in this particular Boxing Day race, over a track where he always performs well. He is in very good form at home and will be thereabouts again I'm sure.
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26/12/19 2nd 25/1 – Raddle And Hum – Micky Hammond – Wetherby
Raddle And Hum improved a great deal on earlier form last time at Kelso and seems to be on a competitive mark. We expect her to go well as track, trip and ground will all suit. Big each-way chance.
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26/12/19 2nd 5/1 – Simply The Betts – Harry Whittington – Kempton Park
Simply The Betts has come out of his back-to-back wins in excellent form. He is taking a step up in class and trip here, but hopefully he can improve again off his current mark. We are looking forward to running him.
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26/12/19 1st 11/2 – Third Wind – Hughie Morrison – Wincanton
Third Wind is in really good form following his comeback run, first time over fences, the other day. Whether he's up to his present mark, returning to hurdles, is an unknown, but we'll find out today!
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