We're just getting back from Australia - don't ask! - and haven't seen Oasis Song for more than a week. I know Charlie thinks there is a race in her and hopefully it will be tonight. We need cheering up after Marmelo!
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5th Nov 2019 1st 11/4 – Those Tiger Feet – Kim Bailey Exeter
Those Tiger Feet won a bumper at Hereford last season on soft ground. His runs over hurdles weren't great but I am not sure he was quite right. He had a good summer out and is a stronger horse now. He holds obvious place chances and could do even better if he has improved for…
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5th Nov 2019 1st 7/4 – Lilkian – Shaun Keightley Southwell
Lilkian was stopped dead halfway through his latest race at Kempton, otherwise he must have gone close. I'm not worried about the drop to five furlongs but until they run on Fibresand you cannot be dogmatic about how they'll handle it. If he does I think he'll win.
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5th Nov 2019 1st 13/2 – Catapult – Shaun Keightley Southwell
Although Catapult has not raced over the minimum for some time he has good all-round pace. He's yet to win around here but generally finishes in the money and if they go quick, I can envisage him picking them up in the closing stages. Good each-way chance.
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5th Nov 2019 1st 20/1 – Sarim – Warren Greatrex Kempton Park
Sarim is returning to action after a long absence and this will be his first run for us. He has shown promise and we hope to learn more about him tonight before sending him hurdling.
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4th Nov 2019 3rd 9/2 – Sea Story – Kim Bailey Hereford
This lovely home-bred mare has won two bumpers but had a really disappointing season last time. Surely she is better than that. Anyway we shall see today. If back on song she should go close.
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3rd Nov 2019 3rd 11/4 – Robyndzone – Fergal O’Brien Huntingdon
The better ground at Huntingdon should suit Robyndzone today. He will be fitter for having that first run back under his belt and should go close.
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3rd Nov 2019 3rd 22/1 – Chapel Stile – Nicky Richards Carlisle
Chapel Stile was very progressive the season before last over hurdles but we had to stop with him owing to a slight leg problem. His schooling has been good and all seems well, so all we need now will be a good trip around.
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3rd Nov 2019 3rd 18/1 – Waterproof – Shaun Keightley Huntingdon
Waterproof has been improving on the Flat so may not be as far behind some of these as the ratings suggest. One thing in his favour is that he has schooled well and he could surprise one of two if he replicates that on the track.
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3rd Nov 2019 3rd 5/1 – Peters Portrait – Charlie Longsdon Huntingdon
The step up in trip and running for the first time in a handicap will both be of benefit to Peter's Portrait. I'm looking forward very much to seeing him run today.
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3rd Nov 2019 2nd 3/1 – Hurricane Harvey – Fergal O’Brien Huntingdon
Hurricane Harvey was consistent in his bumpers last season. He jumps well and has done plenty of work so he could have each-way chances.
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3rd Nov 2019 1st 11/4 – Two For Gold – Kim Bailey Carlisle
Two For Gold has won two bumpers and two hurdles and now he lines up for his first chase. It's a competitive race and over probably too sharp a trip but he is well. We are happy with the horse and hope he will go close.
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3rd Nov 2019 1st 14/1 – Do Wanna Know – Charlie Longsdon Huntingdon
Do Wanna Know is a lovely horse who has been jumping very well. It's all about getting some experience but if everything goes right for him, he could be an each-way contender.
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02/11/19 1st 8/1 – Glenduff – Nicky Richards Carlisle
Glenduff is a lovely big horse, a proper Trevor Hemmings future chasing type. He showed a level of ability in his two bumpers and we hope he will have a good winter, but everything he does now will be a bonus in the bigger picture.
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2nd Nov 2019 3rd 5/2 – Old Jeroboam – Charlie Longsdon Wetherby
Old Jeroboam has the happy knack of surprising us when he goes to the racecourse. Unbeaten in two bumpers (one here) and a hurdle recently at Worcester, he has more to do with a penalty, but should we question him? Probably not.
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2nd Nov 2019 3rd 16/1 – Silver Tassie – Micky Hammond Wetherby
Silver Tassie was running a big race on his seasonal debut when he clouted the third-last and after that came home in his own time. He has improved for the run and we give him a big each-way shout today.
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2nd Nov 2019 3rd 9/2 – Just Dont Ask – Charlie Longsdon Wetherby
Just Don't Ask did well in his brief spell over fences, winning nicely over this course and distance before jumping less fluently at Newcastle. A repetition of the former effort would give him a chance despite his big weight.
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31st Oct 2019 2nd 100/30 – Adjourned – Kim Bailey Stratford upon Avon
Adjourned has been working very well and has done lots of schooling. He should be in the first three at least.
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31st Oct 2019 2nd 12/1 – Tide Times – Ian Williams Stratford upon Avon
Tide Times won a West Country point before joining us and then ran pretty well in a hot Newbury bumper, weakening late on. He has been pleasing us at home and must hold each-way chances.
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30/10/19 3rd 7/2 – Lilkian – Shaun Keightley Southwell
Lilkian was stopped dead halfway through his latest race at Kempton, otherwise he must have gone close. I'm not worried about the drop to five furlongs but until they run on Fibresand you cannot be dogmatic about how they'll handle it. If he does I think he'll win.
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