Category: horse racing
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With just six runners and a very weak pace forecast, the dynamics of this contest could be crucial. In such a tactical race, positioning and efficiency will likely determine the outcome rather than outright stamina reserves. Strongest Contender – DONNACHA (3/1) Donnacha looks the most solid option in this contest, and I expect him to…
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This Listed mares’ novice hurdle looks a tightly contested affair, with TAREZE (2/1) heading the market after an excellent runner-up effort in a stronger contest last time. She’s clearly the most solid contender, having chased home a well-regarded winner at Punchestown, and the way she moved through that race suggests she should be difficult to…
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2m7f25y | Class 2 Handicap Hurdle | Good to Soft (Soft in places) Exeter’s Pertemps Qualifier at 15:33 presents a fascinating puzzle, with a strong early pace expected and several in-form stayers competing for a valuable prize. With plenty of front-runners in the field, the shape of the race could be crucial, and those ridden…
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The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Navan has a short-priced favourite in BETTER DAYS AHEAD, but despite his undoubted class, he may not be as bombproof as the market suggests. Gordon Elliott’s 7-year-old has been backed into odds-on favouritism (8/15) after finishing a head second in the Grade 1 Fort…
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AGATHA CHRISTIE MARES’ NOVICES’ CHASE – 14:00 EXETER 2m 1f 109y | Listed | Good to Soft (Soft in places) | 5 Runners A small but intriguing field lines up for this Listed mares’ novice chase, with two exciting prospects at the head of the market in Fun Fun Fun and Only By Night. The…
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This looks a fascinating Listed contest, with Regent’s Stroll (10/11) setting the standard after an eye-catching run in the Challow Hurdle at Newbury. Paul Nicholls’ six-year-old lost his unbeaten record there but still shaped with plenty of promise, making a strong move before fading late over a trip that may have stretched him. Dropping back…
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With testing conditions expected at Navan, Sunday’s Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle (2m5f180y, Soft to Heavy) brings together an interesting mix of seasoned stayers and progressive types. The pace forecast suggests a steadier gallop than ideal, which could have a crucial impact on the outcome. The Strongest Contender: Thedevilscoachman (9/4) While his formline reads 11P/7243-2, that…
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This Class 2 handicap hurdle looks an interesting betting heat, with a mix of progressive and exposed types. The market has latched onto Panic Attack (13/8) and Act of Authority (15/8) as the most likely winners, but there are reasons to believe Shanagh Bob (9/2) could be the value play, while the underrated Irish Hill…
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This evening’s 5f handicap at Wolverhampton looks set to be run at a furious gallop, with several habitual front-runners likely to force a relentless early pace. The market has latched onto Existent as the likely beneficiary of such a scenario, and while there’s a strong case for him based on recent form, his lack of…
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