• In a small-field novice hurdle like this, it’s easy to gravitate towards the obvious, and Vanderpoel (4/11) certainly ticks all the right boxes. An impressive debut winner over hurdles at Huntingdon, he’s got a 125p Timeform rating, suggesting further improvement is likely. With the race lacking any obvious pace angle, his adaptability to different race…

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  • While Jasmine Bliss heads the market at odds-on, it’s worth considering whether her price fully reflects her vulnerabilities. Despite a promising hurdles debut, she was turned over last time when trading at odds-on in-running, suggesting there could be some fragility under pressure. With weak pace forecasted, a tactical affair might not play to her strengths,…

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  • VIYANNI stands out as the clear front-runner in this field. His adjusted Timeform rating of 133, boosted by the ‘p’ symbol indicating potential improvement, puts him comfortably ahead of his rivals. A promising start over hurdles, with a win at Market Rasen and a solid performance against two strong prospects at Ascot, highlights his consistency…

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  • Newcastle 17:30 – A Quiet Market Overlooks This Contender While the market has shown some early interest in Streak Lightning and Tasever, there’s a case to be made for Harlem Nights (currently trading around 5/1) as the value pick in this field. Harlem Nights returned from a short break with a solid third at Wolverhampton,…

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  • 16:30 Newcastle – MIDNIGHT LION (2/1) MIDNIGHT LION looks primed to resume winning ways here and might still be underestimated by the market despite his current price. Jim Goldie’s five-year-old arrives in excellent form, and while he’s stepping up in trip today, there’s every indication that this will suit his running style perfectly. His closing…

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  • In a season where Willie Mullins’ novice hurdlers seem to dominate every big meeting, it’s easy for a few promising types to slip under the radar. One such horse is Kaid D’Authie, who shaped with plenty of promise in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown on 2 February. While his fourth-place finish…

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  • The Dublin Racing Festival 2025 delivered its usual mix of brilliance and heartbreak, with champions reaffirming their status, new stars emerging, and dramatic incidents reshaping the narrative ahead of Cheltenham. From Galopin Des Champs’ effortless Irish Gold Cup victory to Lossiemouth’s gut-wrenching fall in the Irish Champion Hurdle, Leopardstown served up a weekend of racing…

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  • 14:55 Taunton – Racing TV Club Day Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) At first glance, Anno Power looks the clear standout in this mares’ novice hurdle. She impressed when cutting through the field to win on her hurdling debut at Sandown, and the P in her Timeform rating suggests she’s capable of even better. The market…

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  • 14:25 Taunton – Arthur & Peggy White Memorial Handicap Chase In a race where the market seems to have latched onto the right horses at the top, STORMY FLIGHT stands out as an interesting proposition that might still be underestimated at current odds. While The Doyen Chief (9/4) is understandably favourite, given his upward trajectory…

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  • 13:55 Taunton – ADMIRALTY HOUSE (Value Play) This looks like a fiercely competitive handicap hurdle, but ADMIRALTY HOUSE catches the eye as a standout value proposition at current odds. The market may be underestimating his potential, especially considering the expected very strong pace. Alan King’s gelding has shown a tendency to pull hard in his…

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