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Pace Angles Contenders Bleu Lagune (106) – Very strong handicap debut when fourth at Kelso, shaping with promise. Stuart Crawford’s mare travelled powerfully and finished with running left. She’s unexposed and open to progress. 8/10 Rickety Gate (103) – Returned to form with a win at Carlisle last time. He’s reliable in this grade and…
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025 | 2m 190y | 4yo+ | €6,600 | 9 runners | Going: Good to Yielding Race Conditions & Pace Angle Leading Contenders Sunny South West (TFR 114) – Edward F. Power – Rating: 8.5/10Shaped well in two useful bumpers before winning at Clonmel in March. Was pitched into Grade 1 company…
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025 | Class 6 | 1m2f37y | 3yo | 0–55 | 12 runners | Going: Firm Race Conditions and Pace/Draw Angles Strongest Contenders Penn Avenue (Draw 6, Daniel & Claire Kubler) – TFR 68p – Rating: 8/10Took a big step forward on her first handicap start at Wetherby, splitting subsequent winners and…
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025 | 3m1f | 0–100 | 4yo+ | 21 runners | Going: Good to yielding Race Conditions & Pace Map Strongest Contenders LUMMI ISLAND (S. F. O’Keeffe) – TFR 114+ – Rating: 8/10Was travelling best and looked the winner before falling at the last in a stronger race at Limerick. That marked…
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Conditions: 1m3f137y | 4yo+ | £4,711 | Firm going | 9 runnersPace Forecast: EvenDraw Bias: None apparent over this trip at BathPace Angle: Hold-up horses have not dominated historically over this distance. Given the even pace forecast, those racing close to the pace could be favoured. Two Plus Two and Hawk Jet are likely to…
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Conditions: 3m 1f | 5yo+ | Maiden Hurdle | €6,000 | 17 runnersGoing: Good to yieldingTimeform Race Standard: 129 average (recent winners ranged 123–133)Pace Forecast: WeakPace Angle: With a weak early gallop predicted, forward-going horses may get a tactical advantage. However, Bitofajokelike appears capable of overcoming any scenario based on Timeform comments. The early map…
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Conditions: 2m 190y | 4yo+ | Handicap (0–95) | €6,000 | Going: Good to yielding | 19 runnersPace Forecast: EvenPace/Draw Angle: Tipperary’s inner hurdles track does not strongly favour front-runners or hold-ups. That said, Timeform notes that hold-up horses often need plenty to drop right at this trip, suggesting forward-positioned types may have an edge.…
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Pace Forecast: EvenPace/Draw Note: Leaders likely to come from Havana Club, Banksman, and D Day Major Winter. Timeform pace model suggests Paragon could be well-positioned, while Havana Club may be caught out if leaders overdo it. Leading Contenders PARAGON (IRE) – Timeform adj: 70p – Draw 4 – Andrew Balding – 2/1 I FOLLOW RIVERS…
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Key Trends & Trainer Insights Top Contenders NUSRA (122 Timeform Adj) – 9/4F – 8yo, G. Ahern BOWGATE STREET (111 Timeform Adj) – 8/1 – 6yo, M. Flannery ONEBRIGHTBLUEROSE (109 Timeform Adj) – 5/1 – 6yo, Patrick Cronin GETAWAY HENRY (108 Timeform Adj) – 10/1 – 8yo, D. J. O’Leary TEA IT IS (109 Timeform…
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Going: Good to YieldingPace Forecast: EvenTrack: Right-handed, undulating, sharp finishDraw/Pace Bias: Hold-up runners often do well here when there’s a decent pace; today’s even gallop means tactical speed or a handy position may prove crucial. Top Timeform Adjusted Ratings Horse Adjusted Rating WHISPERING HOPES 122 EASTERN WIND 121 NUTBUSH CITY 116 WALK ON ANNILOG 115…