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    No problem Dan

    Another toughish Hunter Chase today with Oscar Time looking as close to a good thing as you can get, 13/2 about Working Title W/O the favourite with VC looks a decent bet though. Clearly the second best horse in the race and though slightly concerning that he's not done it over fences in recent years (in fact only won once over them and that was in 2009) he looks capable of going well here. Wouldn't worry about him pulling up LTO as he wouldn't stay 3m4f in a horsebox and Working Title should appreciate the drop in trip here.

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    Thanks Martin.

    Awaiting your post with the verdict on Stratford tonight!


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    18:50 Cottage Oak @ 8/1 - Saw off Palypso De Creek last time out on what appeared to be him bouncing back to something like his best, has a big weight to carry but Jane Williams is a top jockey and the pair should be tough to beat in this.

    19:20 Following Dreams @ 11/1 - Would ideally like more rain but ground was given as soft last night, dry night and a bit of rain earlier but dry since and they've made the ground good g/s in places. Can't have that and should be more cut than they're saying which will suit this horse as he needs the ground soft, has a top jockey up and looks set go well here.

    20:25 Start Royal @ 14/1 - Substandard renewal of this and the selection proved he stays this trip at Fontwell last time out, fav looks vulnerable and Alan Hill's horses have been going well of late (on the scoresheet at Kingston Blount on Sunday).

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    Off to Umberleigh this weekend Martin - any tips gratefully accepted! Hopefully ground won't be too hard and the field sizes will be bigger than the usual two or three!


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    First Hunter Chase of the season tomorrow - looks a cracker too for all it will be one of the hardest to price up all year.

    Quick look would suggest that there's a horse who's yet to finish outside the frame on soft or heavy ground who could be a big price

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    He wont be now you have put him up !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irish Stamp View Post
    First Hunter Chase of the season tomorrow - looks a cracker too for all it will be one of the hardest to price up all year.

    Quick look would suggest that there's a horse who's yet to finish outside the frame on soft or heavy ground who could be a big price

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    Spot on Benny.

    I wouldn't worry about that Edgt there'll be enough money around for the two mares in the race - some 33's about Kirkleigh who should improve for his seasonal return when he slipped on a bend and made a bad mistake at a crucial point in a race won by Double Bank down at Wadebridge would be nice.

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    Had to have a little bit place only on Bermuda Boy @ 30.0 given he's pretty much the same price to place that I made him in the Outright market.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Irish Stamp View Post
    Had to have a little bit place only on Bermuda Boy @ 30.0 given he's pretty much the same price to place that I made him in the Outright market.

    Martin

    Sounded like a quality race Martin


    some sketchy jumps but they're all over the first
    Bermuda Boy clobbered the second
    King Fontaine leads
    Double Bank lies second
    Qrackers third
    Qrackers makes mistake
    Killimore Cottage makes mistake
    20ls first to last
    Shalimar Fromentro a terrible fall
    Shalimar Fromentro somehow gets to his feet
    Chosen Milan making headway
    Fine Resolve tailed off
    Double Bank leads
    King Fontaine lies second
    Executive Benefit third
    Chosen Milan, Double Dash & Kirkleigh prominent
    Fine Resolve should pull up before he falls - his jumping is dreadful

    and that was all fairly soon into the race, with over a circuit to go

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    Certainly eventful - Shalimar Fromentro was lucky to get up.

    Fine Resolve jumped very badly LH though wouldn't say he ever really looked like falling.

    Chosen Milan and Kirkleigh both weakened rapidly, Qrackers still doesn't stay three miles and they went far too quick up front on the ground in my opinion.

    Good return from the winner and a top effort from Double Bank considering he was up there with the pace the whole way.

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    Cappa Bleu returns today - for me there are some pretty major concerns surrounding him, most notably the trip (short), ground (too soft), jockey (no experience), fitness (has usually come on for the run). Would also question how much ability he retains but in this sort of race that's something of an aside.

    Of the others Wicklow Lad has slight stamina concerns but has last seasons leading Northern Area Novice Rider up - she's never ridden over fences in public before so slightly put off her in that regard.

    Darsi Dancer is a horse on the up following his Club Members win last month but disappointed on his sole HC start here in the Buccleuch Cup last season.

    Flying Native - Lacks the class for this

    Tweedy's Choice - Not good enough

    Nowurhurlin - Concerns about trip and ground but ran well at Cottenham at the end of November and finished strongly, decent jockey up and should go well at a decent price.

    Nobunaga - Chances on his old form but disappointing really on his return at Alnwick last month.

    Overall - I had a decent lay of Cappa Bleu last night which worked out at around 8/15, reckon after deductions he should be around the 11/8 mark really as he's the most likely winner but is no value. Sided with Wicklow Lad and hopefully a revival of Douglas Julian to get all the sweets if possible.

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    I see Luke Harvey has listed his five favourite p2p tracks.
    What are yours Martin please, either side of the Irish sea ?
    You might well encourage a few on here to pay a visit.

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    That's a tricky one Edgt - there are an awful lot that I've not been to but love them all for various reasons.

    The best for quality are undoubtedly Larkhill and Maralin - both get quality youngsters in the maidens and stage competitive racing regardless of the grade.

    Godstone is a great day out with plenty to do despite there being a small part of the track that isn't visible, Dingley is a great viewing track from up on the bank and the banks race at Tattersalls Farm is definitely something that is worth the visit to Ratoath for alone.

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    Milborne St Andrew, Cotley, Badbury Rings, Lockinge, Larkhill.


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    Holnicote - obviously as I run the 2nd one in May - also the prettiest course in the South West
    Chipley - a good viewing course and it just seems to work there
    Black Forest Lodge - some good memories especially when Fully Loaded was winning there for us
    Horseheath - lovely course, always managed to back winners there
    Howick - backed my first ever winner there which started me on the road to racing and ruin!
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    The most impressive performance I saw last season came from Remind Me Later who took a Restricted event at Northaw on Bank Holiday Monday without coming off the bridle. He'd won a 2 1/2m match race at Charing on firm ground on his only other British start having finished down the field in a Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary in Summer 2013. Not saying he'll win today as I don't think that 2m6f on heavy ground at Ascot will suit but he's worth keeping an eye on for the future in the 16:05. He couldn't have won any easier on what was g/f ground in a decent time though he's more likely to be one for a 2-2 1/2m handicap hurdle in the Spring.

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    Michael Winters, a good friend of this forum down the years has produced a trio of nice maiden winners this year.
    Churchtown Champion and Knocknanuss go to Brightwells Sale at Cheltenham this weekend alas but he keeps For Bill's half brother.
    Knocknanuss ,who won at Killeagh Sunday seemingly one of the best maiden winners this year as he had a decent field in trouble after two miles.
    Deep pockets required for him if you are interested.

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    Good call edgt - Knocknanuss in the famous Rebel Fitz colours and For Bill's brother in the white and purple.

    Also at Killeagh on Sunday Did You Ever's younger brother lined up for the concluding maiden, sadly Ciaran Fennessy got tangled up in the starting tape so he was unseated at the start. Hoping his next outing goes better as the Dulohery's have been ridiculously patient with him.

    Woodview Prince and Executive Benefit among those entered at Higham on Sunday - trainer thinks WP is the best horse he's ever put a saddle on (that includes some very very useful chasers) but is also the most unsound horse around sadly.

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    Two N/R's today.

    Looks like Out Now vs. Sir Du Bearn on paper. The former seems to like better ground, though regularly wins on y/s, any rain would be a huge negative to his chances and with Sir Du Bearn having the best jockey (taking over from a decent novice rider) in the saddle he should take this, take 9/4 as it should be favourite.

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