Illegal Model is a nice horse we've recently acquired from Ireland. Today will be a learning curve for him so he'll be better for the race. That said, apart from the top two in the market, it's not the greatest of races, so maybe he'll get somewhere in the money.
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06/01/20 1st 15/8 – Castle Rushen – Nicky Richards – Ayr
We think the world of Castle Rushen and when we take him home tonight he'll still be a lovely horse whatever the result. Obviously you have to take note of a Gordon Elliott runner, but our horse goes nicely and we hope there will be plenty of wins from him over the coming years, hopefully…
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05/01/20 1st 2/1 – Noble Behest – Ian Williams – Southwell
Noble Behest is in great form but on course debut he meets five rivals all with winning form on Fibresand. If he acts on it I'm sure he'll put in another determined display as you couldn't get a more genuine racehorse. I ought to mention though that his sire Sir Percy has dreadful stats on…
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04/01/20 2nd 5/1 – Delire Destruval – Ben Pauling – Sandown
Delire D'Estruval didn't get the trip at Ascot but he's back on the course and distance where he won nicely before his break. Big chance.
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04/01/20 2nd 50/1 – Rhosneigr – Kim Bailey – Wincanton
He's a decent enough Flat horse who was taken off his feet at Huntingdon. He would prefer better ground and might be one to follow in the summer
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04/01/20 1st 6/5 – Schiehallion Munro – Micky Hammond – Newcastle
Schiehallion Munro has already proved better over fences than hurdles. He is not favoured by today's race conditions but can make his chasing experience tell round Newcastle. I think we can beat the favourite.
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03/01/20 3rd 8/1 – Wot A Shot – Nicky Richards – Musselburgh
Wot A Shot is well into the veteran stage but he won this race off 1lb lower in 2019. I wouldn't be surprised if coming back here rekindles his interest. Each-way chance.
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03/01/20 1st 12/1 – Elios Dor – Nicky Richards – Musselburgh
Elios D'Or made his debut on the Newastle Tapeta recently and I thought he'd nearly win. Unfortunately the surface pulled him around and he lost a couple of shoes. Hopefully he'll go a lot better on grass today.
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03/01/20 1st 7/2 – Petite Ganache – Nicky Richards – Musselburgh
Petite Ganache didn't run too badly when a seven-length runner-up to Chanceanotherfive here recently. The winner has gone on to collect a chase in facile style but is 15lb worse with us today. Good chance on the revised weights.
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03/01/20 1st 11/2 – High Noon – Micky Hammond – Musselburgh
High Noon ran better than his finishing position at Wetherby last time. He is a proper chasing type and he can go well at an each-way price.
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02/01/20 3rd 5/1 – Better Getalong – Nicky Richards – Ayr
Better Getalong ran a nice race at Haydock over the wrong trip and ground. They are fine for him today and I'm hopeful he will put in a good performance.
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02/01/20 2nd 7/2 – Matewan – Ian Williams – Lingfield Park
In his last two races Matewan has been a marginal runner-up to a couple of improvers. I believe a repeat performance in this decent contest could be good enough for him to get his head in front today.
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02/01/20 1st 5/2 – Marown – Nicky Richards – Ayr
Maroun is a very nice horse and we've been waiting for the better ground for him. It's probably still softer than ideal but as long as he doesn't get stuck in it, he's ready to go now and will take all the beating.
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01/01/20 3rd 33/1 – Like The Sound – Charlie Mann – Cheltenham
Things haven't been happening for Like The Sound this season - he fell at the first at Aintree - and he needs to get back on track. He stays very well and if he avoids accidents he could well get in the frame.
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01/01/20 3rd 7/2 – Bobhopeornohope – Kim Bailey – Exeter
This former Irish point-to-point winner has been steadily coming together at home and we are now pleased with his work. He is a backward type but we still hope for a bold showing and expect him to be bang there.
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01/01/20 3rd 10/1 – Dariya – Charlie Longsdon – Catterick
I'm happy the race divided as it will help Dariya's chances, but she is not the easiest to win with. Small each-way possibilities.
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01/01/20 2nd 8/1 – Saint Calvados – Harry Whittington – Cheltenham
Saint Calvados has been freshened up for this and lines up back in handicap company. He is only 3lb higher than when he won here in October. It will be a tough race with Kalashnikov in the mix, but it also means we will not be carrying top weight. We have been very happy with…
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01/01/20 2nd 5/1 – Ask Paddington – Micky Hammond – Musselburgh
Ask Paddington is in super form at home. He will enjoy the trip and ground here. A good run is expected and he should certainly outrun his odds.
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01/01/20 2nd 20/1 – Paint The Dream – Fergal O’Brien – Cheltenham
Paint The Dream did well at Sandown and will gain further much-needed experience today. Realistically he cannot win this unless the principals make serious errors.
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01/01/20 1st 3/1 – Imperial Alcazar – Fergal O’Brien – Cheltenham
Imperial Alcazar is a lovely horse with excellent form in his first two hurdles race. This trip could be a bit on the sharp side and the race is very strong but he will be staying on up the hill and can go close.
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