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  1. Saturday 23rd December 2023

    Just one today from my notebook:

    Donny Boy - Newc 1.05 10/1 Ew

    I have to to do this today judging on what my notes (which are written immediately the race in question) which said this:


    "Here was a classic case of not trying an inch, classic. The horse coming down in front of him caused but minor interference, but I'll bet my bottom dollar that the jockey will cite 'interference' as a reason for not winning. On the contrary for the interference ...

    Updated 23rd December 2023 at 1:38 PM by yorick

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  2. Cheltenham Saturday

    Good racing today, a load of trackers and I’m in a sea of indecision

    1:15 - yorick has made a convincing case for In Excelsis Deo and that’s put me off Calico who I thought looked pretty good last time. Should be grateful for that because I hate supporting Skelton horses.

    1:50 Thunder Rock was certainly impressive last time, but I must have Monmiral who is surely due a win. Also got a sneaky liking for Frero Banbou who was unlucky last time.

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  3. Saturday 16th December 2023

    At last, some proper racing across the board today. Yesterday saw some great NH action and today looks even better to me and i've enjoyed getting my teeth into the form.

    Naturally, it being a Saturday, with so many races, it must be an overall story of modest stakes for most selections. There are two bets in he mainframe for me, though, who might warrant larger stakes. Firstly:

    In Excelsis Deo - Cheltenham 1.15 - 5/2 Win

    I cottoned onto this fellow after ...

    Updated 16th December 2023 at 12:25 PM by yorick

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  4. Friday 15th December 2023

    On 22nd November, my notes tell me I wrote this about the last run of Cepage (2.25 Cheltenham)


    "Didn't win but that was a right good blowout, wasn't it. An honest ride, I thought. I'm not sure the course would be his favourite experience; don't know why: just an impression.

    As for distance, his blood just says stay, stay , stay. Strange then, that most of his winning has been over less than 3m. Looking at the races he's had at around 3m, he's run well in
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    Updated 15th December 2023 at 12:35 PM by yorick

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  5. Newbury (2)

    Glad they’ve saved the day (unless the mid morning inspection bites). I was missing not being there yesterday, but staying tucked up nice and warm wasn’t a bad option . Looks like some nice racing today and plenty of interest.

    12:30 - I tend to stay clear of Jonjo’s horses because I can never get him right, but it’s difficult to see past Inch House despite being put up 10 lbs for his last run here. So did he have enough in hand to cope with that or is Jonjo out to start getting ...

    Updated 2nd December 2023 at 12:05 PM by barjon

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