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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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31/10/24 – 1st 18/5 – Harrys Hope – Ben Pauling – Stratford upon Avon
Harrys Hope has won both his races this season and seems well, He should go close but having been raised 7lb for the first of them, he is now another 6lb higher for the latest. No formality.
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29/10/24 – 2nd 16/1 – Chatshow Tv – Warren Greatrex – Chepstow
A few niggling issues forced us to wrap up early with Chatshow Tv last season. He has done well for the break and with his problems hopefully resolved, we should see him in a much better light now.
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29/10/24 – 1st 5/1 – Chancycourt – Fergal O’Brien – Bangor
Chancycourt has yet to win but his latest run at Worcester a month ago suggested it may not be long delayed Each-way chance on a day of big, competitive fields.
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29/10/24 – 2nd 16/1 – Ajp Kingdom – Fergal O’Brien – Chepstow
It's been a bit of a struggle lately for Ajp Kingdom. He tries first-time cheek-pieces and we're claiming 5lb in the hope that might bring a positive response.
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27/10/24 – 2nd 11/4 – Eyed – Hughie Morrison – Wincanton
Eyed came to us when Paul Webber retired this year. He seems a nice horse but it's hard to gauge him as he blows all the time and it seems wise not to over-gallop him. I hope he's fit enough and we'll find that out today.
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27/10/24 – 2nd 5/2 – Siog Geal – Fergal O’Brien – Aintree
Siog Geal was an impressive winner first time out of a Belharbour point-to-point, easily beating a subsequent winner that is now with Harry Derham. Our mare shows plenty of talent and we have to be hopeful of a good start to her Rules career.
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27/10/24 – 1st 8/1 – Kamsinas – Fergal O’Brien – Aintree
Kamsinas progressed last season in his first hurdles campaign winning three novice races including a Grade 2 at Haydock. There's still a bit of juice in his handicap mark of 130 and we expect him to go very close.
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26/10/24 – 3rd 11/2 – Mokaatil – Ian Williams – Chelmsford
Mokaatil has been running okay off the higher mark he earned with two summer wins at Chepstow. He's always liable to turn up and he's an attractive each-way price if he does.
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26/10/24 – 3rd 18/1 – Hackney Diamonds – Brian Meehan – Newbury
Hackney Diamonds has her last throw of the dice before going to the sales next week. She won at Leicester in July and didn't run too badly last time. Hoping for a decent effort with next week in mind.
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24/10/24 – 1st 11/4 – Plaisir Des Flos – Fergal O’Brien – Carlisle
Plaisir Des Flos made spectacular progress in handicaps last season and begins the new campaign 29lb higher after four impressive wins. Until he does taste defeat, we'll be going to the races with plenty of confidence.
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