National Hunt UK (Robin T)

National Hunt UK (Robin T)

Robin has been proofing tips to us since October 2014; covering National Hunt Racing in the winter and occasional summer jumping.

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Exeter 6.30

19 Apr 2024

ROBIN - Exeter 6.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 14 run - Good (it's been a dry and very windy week in Devon) A whole host of these also step up in trip and for that reas...

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Cheltenham 3.15

17 Apr 2024

ROBIN - Cheltenham 3.15 - Handicap Chase - 18 run - Good Plenty to consider here on the drying ground. Stellar Stream is upped in Grade but has had a busy season so may just be OTT now,...

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Plumpton 2.05

14 Apr 2024

ROBIN - Plumpton 2.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 13 run - Good to Soft (drying) I found this by some way the less difficult of 3 cracking 3 mile plus handicaps on the card to...

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Aintree 4.05

11 Apr 2024

ROBIN - Aintree 4.05 Foxhunter Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 2 Miles 5 furlongs - 22 run - Heavy With enhanced odds as outlined in the introduction there is a fair amount of scope in the field ...

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Hereford 3.00

09 Apr 2024

ROBIN - Hereford 3.00 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft - Heavy Not too many in here with proven form at the trip in the conditions and indeed not too ...

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Exeter 4.45

07 Apr 2024

Robin T - Exeter 4.45 Mares Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - Heavy - 11 run - Heavy I feel that in the conditions that both Codeeymore and Whatsdastory are opposable and not great win va...

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Huntingdon 2.45

01 Apr 2024

ROBIN - Huntingdon 2.45 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 7and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good Mixedwave is a TRACKER horse based on the Trainer Pam Sly and has had a great season but possibly vu...

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Haydock 2.40

30 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Haydock 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Soft / Heavy (light rain) At the top end of the market here we have Astronomic view who is upped 8lbs for a facile ...

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Hereford 3.40

27 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Hereford 3.40 Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft The obvious one if you want a win saver is the in-form ONLY FOOLS for the Pipe team with wins off marks of...

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Exeter 2.20

25 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Exeter 2.20 Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 10 run - Soft >Heavy A Novice chase with Time To Bite; a Course and Distance winner off a mark of 79; and a winner of...

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Newbury 4.08

22 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Newbury 4.08 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 3 miles - 12 run - Good to Soft - Soft in Places - possible some rain moving across later    A competitive race and at the top...

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Sandown 1.50

09 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Sandown 1.50 Novice Handicap Hurdle Final - Class 1 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 17 run - Soft It's likely to be dead and sticky drying ground here so a test of stamina and the big field should...

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Exeter 3.40

08 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Exeter 3.40 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - 9 run - Soft Not a lot to enthuse over here and the short priced favouriteSUPERVISOR who has had 5 runs in 3 years but who hosed up 8 days...

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Newbury 1.50

01 Mar 2024

ROBIN - Newbury 1.50 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 Run - Soft / Heavy At the top of the market I cannot split THUNDERCLAP and SOLDIEROFTHESTORM&nb...

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Taunton 4.25

29 Feb 2024

ROBIN - Taunton 4.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles - 14 run - Soft A competitive field but on the soft Going that could well be heavy before the off, I am happy to take on the top of the ma...

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Kempton 3.37

24 Feb 2024

ROBIN - Kempton 3.37 - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 12 run - Soft / Heavy A number of very nice Chasers in here but not much heavy ground form or experience. SAM BROWN reverts from v...

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Ascot 4.10

17 Feb 2024

ROBIN - Ascot 4.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft It's worth noting that a couple have this as a second preference race but would be dangerous if d...

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Hereford 4.00

14 Feb 2024

ROBIN - Hereford 4.00 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft (light rain) 14 run A Mares Handicap Hurdle and a few I want to track here in the shorter or lo...

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Taunton 4.50

06 Feb 2024

ROBIN - Taunton 4.50 Handicap Hurdle Class 5 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 16 run - Good (possibly G/S by close) At the top of the market here are 2 horses that have served us proud in the past and...

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Exeter 4.15

31 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Exeter 4.15 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft A competitive heat and there may be some good each way value. At the top end of the market Moytier t...

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Tuesday 30th January

30 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Chepstow 2.10 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Heavy It's going to be a real test here in heavy dead ground and important to note that Rail changes have ad...

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Sandown 3.35

26 Jan 2024

Robin - Sandown 3.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft - 13 run We have a Henderson pair East India Express and Spring Note at the head of the market and naturally the logic i...

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Huntingdon 2.35

25 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Huntingdon 2.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 17 run - Good Hard to imagine the going is "Good" when just 2 weeks ago the Course was underwater! Still we h...

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Chepstow 4.20

24 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Chepstow 4.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 17 run - Soft Some big yards represented here although I think that the form of some of their horses so far suggests...

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Plumpton 3.20

22 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Plumpton 3.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 12 run - Good to Soft Copshill Lad is in good form but the extended trip is a significant concern. Highway One O One was a ve...

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Southwell 3.55

17 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Southwell 3.55 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - Soft - 14 run On this occasion I do think that any price above 5/2 is WIN VALUE on TUNE IN A BOX who was impressi...

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Warwick Saturday 13th January

13 Jan 2024

ROBIN - Warwick The Classic chase at 3.00 is always an excellent race and probably doesn't get the kudos it deserves especially as a Grand National and Regional National Trial. It's fantastic to ...

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Doncaster 12.20

10 Jan 2024

Robin - Doncaster 12.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 18 run - Good to Soft This is a Hands and Heels race and most likely on dead ground after Frost covers are removed. ...

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Plumpton 2.50 Sussex National

07 Jan 2024

Plumpton 2.50 - Sussex National - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 4 and 1/2 Furlongs - 11 run - Soft You could most likely run this race 6 times and get 6 different winners, it's all about rhy...

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Ludlow 3.20

05 Jan 2024

THE ADVISOR - Ludlow 3.20 Maiden Hurdle - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft > Heavy - 16 run No enhanced places here so we are going for 1-2-3 but there may be some nice types at this level to...

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Cheltenham 2.40

01 Jan 2024

Cheltenham 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 10 run - Heavy I narrowed this down to three as I think Fortuna Ellissi is better on the Old Course and on better ground and won't be bottome...

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Newbury 2.25

30 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 2.25 Mandarin Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - Soft  A few unexposed and less experienced types in here, a few with some proven Course form and one specificall...

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Chepstow 2.50

27 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Welsh National - Chepstow 2.50 - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 20 run - Soft / Heavy THis is going to be a real stamina test and it's all about rhythm and getting as far as you can in a rh...

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Ascot 3.00

23 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Ascot 3.00 Howden Silver Cup - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 11 run - Good to Soft Blackjack Magic impressed in the Badgers chase but gets a 6lbs penalty and I'm not totally convin...

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Ascot 12.45

22 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Ascot - 12.45 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft (likely dead ground) Magic Seven and Roger Pol are priced about right at the head of...

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Ludlow 3.00

20 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Ludlow 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Soft A decent field but very few of these will appreciate the soft ground and a fair few return off long breaks. ...

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Wincanton 2.20

19 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Wincanton 12.20 Conditional Jockey Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 furlong - 11 run - Soft Plenty of heavy rain overnight and up to around 10am, so Going may well be genuinely Soft by the off-...

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Hereford 1.00

16 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 1.00 Mares Handicap Chase Final - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 furlong - Good - 12 run Venetia Williams who was a prime mover in getting this Course back open after ARC abandoned and...

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Cheltenham 1.50

15 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.50 Mares Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - soft /heavy - New Course At the head of the market are the Irish trained La Malmason for the in...

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Lingfield 3.35

11 Dec 2023

ROBIN T - Lingfield 3.35 Handicap Chase Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft A number of these were in a race on 30th November at the last meeting over Course and Distance and alt...

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Sandown 3.00

08 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Sandown 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 11 run - Soft A fair number of unexposed and possibly progressive Chasers in here.   At the top end of the market the like...

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Newbury 12:30

02 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 12.30 HC Class 2 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft > Soft I'm keen to take on Inch House despite a very impressive win last time, the 10lbs penalty might mak...

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Newbury 3.35

01 Dec 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 3.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 12 run - Good to Soft A competitive race and with stamina always a key asset on this lovely galloping track with its very long finishing...

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Hereford 12:50

29 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 12.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Going Good The resurgence of Hereford over the past few years after it was closed by ARC and saved by loca...

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Ludlow 2.15

27 Nov 2023

Robin - Ludlow 2.15 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 11 run - Good to Soft  A Track built on a sand base over the centuries and usually drains very well. They do have a pretty narrow be...

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Exeter 3.45

26 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Exeter 3.45 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft > Soft After about 100mm of rain in the past month Devon has had 4-5 days of lovely dry if ...

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Cheltenham 1.10

18 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.10 Amateur Jockey Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 furlong - 20 run - Soft An excellent and informative weather update at 7.30am confirmed 5mm of rain, changed to Soft Going and ma...

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Doncaster 3.53

17 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Doncaster 3.53 Handicap Hurdle -Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Good to Soft 17 run I don't think this is a particularly deep race despite the field of 17. At bigger prices What A Ste...

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Taunton 3.33

16 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Taunton 3.33 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft > Soft - heavy rain and high winds due. 16 declared so some enhanced places and a lot of nice ...

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Exeter 4.00

10 Nov 2023

Robin - Exeter 4.00 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 13 run - Soft (early rain) A very compact top end where Broomfield Present, who makes Chase debut on seasonal return, Make Me A Believer...

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Newbury 2.25

09 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 12 run - Good to Soft > Soft (rain) A race where a number will very likely improve for the run and the aim is to find the best suited...

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Hereford 12.50

06 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 12.50 Hands and Heels Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft No whips allowed to be used here and that changes the complex of th...

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Ascot 3.45

04 Nov 2023

ROBIN - Ascot 3.45 Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 12 run Soft > Heavy I'm not at all convinced by Beauport at the top of the market, jumping issues led to a very frustrating season last ...

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Chepstow 1.30

31 Oct 2023

Robin - CHEPSTOW 1.30 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 11 run - Soft The punting mentality with some of these more experienced Chasers and some of the younger progressive ones is...

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Wincanton 4.04

29 Oct 2023

ROBIN - Wincanton 4.04 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Soft It could be badly churned up Going; by the time of the race and that may help a few more than others....

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Cheltenham 4.30

27 Oct 2023

ROBIN - Cheltenham 4.30 Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 furlong - Class 3 - 20 run - Good to Soft (Old Course)  An amateur jockey race where a fair few will likely need this run and quite a dispa...

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Tuesday 24th October

24 Oct 2023

Robin - Exeter 2.00 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 18 run - Good / GS Likely to be on the soft side of Good here with some rain in the past 24 hours. Lots of inexperienced Jockeys...

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Hereford 5.20

17 Oct 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 5.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Good A trappy little race and at the head of the market is Top cloud who was very well backed when hosing u...

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Exeter 4.00

12 Oct 2023

ROBIN - Exeter 4.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 1/2 furlong , Good - 16 run At the head of the market we have the Skeltonhorse BAHTIYAR who actually looks good "win value" at anythin...

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Windsor 5.22

09 Oct 2023

ROBIN - Windsor 5.22 Handicap - Class 6 - 16 run - Good to Firm A lot in here with chances and if you want a "win saver" on the favourite Big Bard from the Gary Moore yard then feel free, its a C...

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Bangor On Dee 4.05

04 Oct 2023

ROBIN - Bangor On Dee - 4.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 10 run - Soft The top of the markets sees an Irish raider who is running off a mark of 22lbs more than a recent Irish...

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Bath Monday 2nd October

02 Oct 2023

ROBIN-: Bath 2.02 - Apprentice Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 5 furlongs - Soft - 14 run Not too many of these will appreciate the soft conditions at this trip. Beggarman is in the Tracker...

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Market Rasen 4.55

30 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Market Rasen 3.55 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 12 run - Good Before having the tip on the Mulholland trained horse at 14/1 yesterday, I had already analysed this race and picked DEAD RIGH...

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Worcester 4.00

29 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Worcester 4.00 Novice Handicap Hurdle Final - Class 2 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft An intriguing race and a number of genuine contenders from some of the bigger NH yards a...

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Plumpton 3.10

24 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Plumpton 3.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft A competitive race for early in the NH season at this winter NH venue. Proper twelve is a...

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Uttoxeter 2.00

19 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 2.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Soft There are a few unexposed types in here from big Yards who are upped in trip and a few more with expo...

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Uttoxeter 5.20

13 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 5.20 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 13 run I'm a bit flummoxed how old Franz Klammer can manage to get into a Novice Handica...

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Worcester 4.05

12 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Worcester 4.05 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good to Soft It's hard to rule many out here but I feel a few are having sharpeners and that market leaders like Karavomy...

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Hexham 5.14

06 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Hexham 5.14 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 2/1 furlongs - 11 run - Good (watered and cloudy) At the top of the market both My Gift To You and Haveyougotmymoney have favourites...

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Windsor 7.00

04 Sep 2023

ROBIN - Windsor 7.00 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 3 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Firm - 13 run Mrembo will be the one to beat after winning at Bath recently and is unpenalised but at the price is ...

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Epsom 3.40

28 Aug 2023

ROBIN - Epsom 3.40 Amateur Jockey Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Soft - Class 4 At the top end of the market the likes of Captain Haddock a Course and Distance winner of this race in 2021 but gra...

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Yarmouth 3.45

27 Aug 2023

Robin - Yarmouth 3.45 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 12 run - Good to Firm (rain) I considered the Class 2 race that follows this but it looks fiendishly deep and difficult and I do like finding s...

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Lingfield 7.50

21 Aug 2023

Robin - Lingfield 7.50 - Handicap - Class 6 - 5 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Firm This is a pretty low Grade race but a few stand out for the reasons I'll elaborate on. Sparked and Imperiousi...

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Thirsk 5.10

11 Aug 2023

ROBIN - Thirsk 5.10 - Handicap Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 14 run - Good At the top of the market is Lechro who bolted in winning a Selling Handicap last time, it negates part of the penal...

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Bath 4.10

09 Aug 2023

ROBIN - Bath 4.10 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft A few of these may prefer firmer ground underfoot. At the bottom end of the market i was very tempted...

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Windsor 7.30

07 Aug 2023

Robin - Windsor 7.30 - Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - Heavy (dry) The lack of any further rain may make these conditions even more testing as the mud turns thicker. The majority of horses that...

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Goodwood 1.50

04 Aug 2023

- Goodwood 1.50 Handicap - Class 2 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs A typically competitive Flat marathon and we can look at those who I've just left out of the investments today. At the top end...

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Goodwood 2.50

01 Aug 2023

Goodwood 2.50 - Chesterfield Cup - Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft We have to start here with the Johnston horse, Outbreak, simply because the Yard have won 4 of th...

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Worcester 5.07

27 Jul 2023

ROBIN T - Worcester 5.07 Amateur Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 run - Soft I'll take on Sylvies Dance who frames the market really off a tougher looking mark with both...

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Market Rasen 3.15

22 Jul 2023

ROBIN T - Market Rasen 3.15 Summer Plate - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Good (rain about) I have to see it's great to see a race of this type absolutely stacke...

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Chepstow 4.05

20 Jul 2023

ROBIN - Chepstow 4.05 - Handicap - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A bit of rain so it's not going to change too much Going wise, and this is a tougher 7 furlongs than many think due...

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Worcester 2.53

05 Jul 2023

ROBIN - Worcester 2.53 HC Class 5 - 2miles 7 furlongs - 12 run - Good Dindin won last time over Course and Distance and gets a 5lbs penalty, I'm not sure about the trip for Sinister Minister and ...

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Uttoxeter 3.12

02 Jul 2023

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 3.12 Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 16 run - Good At the top of the market here the likes of the progressive Twig, the consistent, the Christian Williams traine...

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Doncaster 3.55

30 Jun 2023

ROBIN - Doncaster 3.55 Handicap - Class 5  - 1 mile - 10 run - Good A couple catch my eye here and at shotish e/w Odds it's hard to rule out ABSOLUTE DREAM for Richard Fahey who seems to be ...

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Newbury 5.30

27 Jun 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 5.30 A more competitive race here over a trip of 11 furlongs. At the top end of the market, Bobby Kennedy probably needs more cut in the ground and some appreciable rain, Luc...

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Royal Ascot - Day 3 Thursday 22nd June - FULL Coverage

22 Jun 2023

2.30 -: (Sky / WH / Victor / Coral / Unibet / Fred / Boyles / Betway / Lads enhance to 4th - we'll settle to 4th) For Placepot purposes we'll go with 1 American Rascal and 4 Elite Status. The e/w...

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Uttoxeter 7.40

17 Jun 2023

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 7.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - Good I'm A Starman and BRIGHT SUNBIRD are in the TRACKER and BRIGHT SUNBIRD should have no excuses at all here, a...

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Southwell 2.45

12 Jun 2023

ROBIN - Southwell 2.45 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - 11 run - Going Good The standout horse based on recent runner up effort and connections is PRINCE CLENI , its clearly t...

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Market Rasen Friday 9th June

09 Jun 2023

ROBIN - Market Rasen In the 2.20 race a few caught the eye and specifically SINDABELLA who has had a wind operation since last run and any improvement from that should ensure a good place chance ...

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Sandown 6.12

25 May 2023

ROBIN - Sandown 6.12 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 13 run - Going Good / Good to Firm This is quite a stamina test as they start in a small chute right at the top end of the back str...

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Ffos Llas 4.20

22 May 2023

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 4.20 Handicap Chase  - 3 miles - 12 run - Going Good (dry) I think the market is about right with Unblinking and and Bennaigh Do, I respect the chances of these 2 mark...

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Newbury 2.05

19 May 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 2.05 - I really like the chances of TUXEDO JUNCTION here especially on this better ground and think he is a cracking full stake each way bet. I must mention Time Interva...

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Huntingdon 3.25

11 May 2023

ROBIN - Huntingdon 3.25 Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 furlong - Good to Soft SADIE HILL was a non runner when tipped confidently by michael on Monday and i have no qualms in tipping...

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Fakenham 4.20

09 May 2023

ROBIN - Fakenham 4.20 Norfolk National - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 5 furlongs - Good to Soft (rain) This is a very sharp left handed track and suits course specialists and when it rains ...

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Uttoxeter 4.25

06 May 2023

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 4.25 - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles - 17 run - Soft I like Kinodo Kiretu but at the price I am leaning towards better value, a win saver may be a shrewd backstop! CAR...

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Sandown 2.15

29 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Sandown 2.15 Bet 365 Gold Cup - Class 1 - 3 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 18 run - Soft The obvious starting point is KITTYS LIGHT, tipped to win both The Eider Chase in February and the Sco...

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Fos Llas 3.25

25 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 3.25 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run - Good to Soft One of those where you can make cases for and arguments against most of them in equal measure....

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Stratford - Sunday 23rd April

23 Apr 2023

Robin - Stratford On Avon 3.15 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft (rain probable) Very important to be weather aware here as Stratford has a Clay ...

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Exeter 6.35

21 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Exeter 6.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 18 run - Good (possibly some afternoon showers). We've got PUDDLESINTHEPARK and JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE in the Tracker an...

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Cheltenham 1.30

20 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.30 Mares Handicap Hurdle Final - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Class 2 - 18 run - Good to Soft (drying) An interesting race where I'm keen to look at Mares who have shown good form at...

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Cheltenham 2.40

19 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Cheltenham 2.40 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles and 4 furlongs - Good - 20 run A big field and lots we could have selected and have before but a number may well be "over the top" aft...

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Taunton 3.10

13 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Taunton 3.10 - Novices Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 14 run - Good to Soft DANCINGONTHEEDGE looks a ready made winner for the Nicholls team with Bryony Frost booked and should be backe...

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Exeter Tuesday 11th April

11 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Exeter-:1.45 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft (heavy rain) I think we can have a bash at this race on the basis it'll before the worst...

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Plumpton 1.55

09 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Plumpton 1.55 Conditional Jockeys - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good Plenty in here with chances. We have Sadie Hill, who is best watched and OSCARSM...

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Hereford 3.55

06 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 3.55 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft Sadie Hill is in the Tracker but hasn't figured since a wind operation so can only be watched un...

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Fontwell 4.00

04 Apr 2023

ROBIN - Fontwell 4.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run - Going - Soft / Heavy A tight little race and a few with chances at the top of the market in Just Loose...

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FFos Llas 5.00

22 Mar 2023

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 5.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles - 11 run - Heavy It's Heavy ground and more rain expected so this will be all about getting into a rhythm and plodding on to the finish....

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Cheltenham 5.30

17 Mar 2023

Cheltenham 5.30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle( Robin for UK / Michael for Ireland) I'm awaiting the detailed analysis from Robin and will put that in the Members Paddock asap.....

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Cheltenham 5.30

16 Mar 2023

Cheltenham 5.30 - Kim Muir - Amateur Jockey - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 4 furlongs - Soft - 24 run(Robin - UK / Michael - Ireland) The quality of this race improves by the year but Condi...

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Cheltenham 2.50

14 Mar 2023

ROBIN  / SEAN - Cheltenham 2.50 Ultima Chase - Handicap Class 1 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 23 run I think the Heavy going will make this a real test and feel that the home contingent have a great...

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Sandown 2.25 - Imperial Cup

11 Mar 2023

ROBIN - Sandown - Imperial Cup - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles - 18 run - Heavy Very much echoing the thoughts above, very attritional conditions. At the head of the market it's hard to oppose I...

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Exeter 2.25

10 Mar 2023

ROBIN- Exeter 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good? Black Lightning is in the Tracker and has winning and placed form at marks just over 80, it's inconsiste...

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Sandown 4.10

07 Mar 2023

ROBIN - Sandown 4.10 Novice Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Class 4 - 13 run - Good I think this is a race that over the next 24-36 months we may come back to time and time again, the diff...

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Ffos Llas 3.55

05 Mar 2023

ROBIN - FFos Llas 3.55 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles - 14 run - Good to Soft I'm awaiting a full write up from Robin which is expected by 10am so tips are above. The gist of his logic...

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Newbury 2.10

04 Mar 2023

ROBIN - Newbury 2.10 Seniors Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 11 run - Good Not too many Hurdlers in this Class race on as most go Chasing. A few specialist Hurdlers here, some genuine dual purpose ty...

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Taunton 1.40

02 Mar 2023

ROBIN - Taunton 1.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 -2 miles 3 furlongs -15 run - Going Good There are some enhanced place offers here and that opened up my thinking. The favourite is Can't Bea...

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Plumpton 2.30

27 Feb 2023

ROBIN T - Plumpton 2.30 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 13 run - Good to Soft This looks a bit lopsided to be frank and it's hard to look past the top pair in the market in ABIN...

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Chepstow Saturday 25th February

25 Feb 2023

ROBIN - Chepstow 3.07 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Going GoodWith universal offers to 4th place I will take 3 selections per race and class as if it were 16 runn...

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Exeter 3.15

24 Feb 2023

ROBIN - Exeter 3.15 Devon National - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 9 run - Good / Good to Firm A small field by historic standards for a race often run on winter ground, hopefully the forecast Clo...

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Taunton 2.00 + 2.30

21 Feb 2023

ROBIN - 2.00 / 2.30 Novice Handicap Hurdles (2 Divisions) - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Good (watering) Novice Hurdles can be tricky if containing any horses whose performances have been delib...

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Hereford 3.00

15 Feb 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 3.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good (showers) The market leader here is PLEASANT MAN for the Nicholls team with young Freddie Gingell ridi...

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Bangor 2.20

10 Feb 2023

ROBIN - Bangor On Dee 2.20 - North Wales National - HC - Class 4 - 3 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 14 run This is a competitive Class 4 race for a "Regional National" and although one...

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Robin - Hereford - Sunday 5th February

05 Feb 2023

At Hereford we've asked Robin to have a look at a few competitive races and he suggests small e/w shrapnel bets on the following with drying conditions and some signs both are coming in to a bit of fo...

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Chepstow 4.05

03 Feb 2023

ROBIN T - Chepstow 4.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 Furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft There are a couple at big odds here who may just deliver something out of turn and they incl...

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Thursday 2nd February

02 Feb 2023

ROBIN - Wincanton 1.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 17 run - Good to Soft This is a race for Conditional Jockeys who have started in Pony races, some cracking talent on displa...

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Robin - FFos LLas 2.15

31 Jan 2023

ROBIN - Ffos Llas Having mentioned the 2.50 race it looks absolutely crammed with the potential of a number coming off extended breaks like Breffni Boy, Ballyellis, JAZZ KING, CHARLES RITZ and ZE...

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Uttoxeter 4.17

28 Jan 2023

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 4.17 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 16 run - Soft This race has a very strong favourite in BARRIER PEAKS who was most impressive when I saw it win last time at Ex...

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Ffos Llas 3.30

23 Jan 2023

ROBIN - FL 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 Run - Soft > Heavy It's likely to be pretty dead ground so this will test stamina to the full. At the top end of the ma...

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Lanzarote Hurdle Kempton 2.40

14 Jan 2023

ROBIN T - Kempton 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Lanzarote - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Going Soft > Heavy - 20 run A race that has often been run on better ground and where stamina may prove to be more imp...

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Exeter 2.10

10 Jan 2023

ROBIN - Exeter 2.10 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 17 run - Heavy (and significant rain during the morning) There are a couple at big odds who come off injury breaks w...

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Sandown 3.00

07 Jan 2023

ROBIN - Sandown 3.00 - Veterans Handicap Chase Final - 3 Miles - Class 2 - 18 run - Soft > Heavy The key question here is pace, last year they went off too quickly and set the race up for Prim...

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Robin - Hereford 2.00

04 Jan 2023

ROBIN - Hereford 2.00 Handicap Chase- 3 miles 1 furlong - 14 run Class 5 - Soft I narrowed this down to half of the field and have left out Post Chaise on Chase debut who has also to prove stamin...

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Plumpton 2.00

02 Jan 2023

ROBIN - Plumpton 2.00  Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Heavy - 11 run I'm happy to take on Getaway Tom who is upped from 2 miles and whose latest run has been well f...

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Newbury 2.25

31 Dec 2022

Robin - Newbury 2.25 Mandarin Chase - Handicap - 3 miles 2 furlongs - Good to Soft > Soft 15 run A race that has lost some of its status in the past decade and I'm not sure why but has produce...

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Taunton 2.45

30 Dec 2022

ROBIN T - Taunton 2.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 15 run - Good - Good To Soft but heavy morning rain clearing through. I think it may well be softer than advertised here and have factored that ...

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Chepstow 2.50

27 Dec 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 2.50 Welsh Grand National - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 19 run A great race is in prospect but the key may well be the Going. This race is often run i...

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Ffos Llas 1.45

15 Dec 2022

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 1.45 - To Be Sure is my selection here and is a horse who is in the Tracker. He won on his 3rd appearance last season and has had 2 runs already this, he seems equally at home o...

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Taunton - Thursday 8th December

09 Dec 2022

I'm very surprised they aren't planning to Inspect at Taunton and if they run I suspect the Going will be very tacky and dead.It's a Meeting where some of the smaller local Yards wine and dine Owners ...

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Exeter - Friday 2nd December

02 Dec 2022

ROBIN - Exeter 2.35 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (Soft in Places) The one to beat here according to the market is Ree Oka from the Harry Fry yard and ex P...

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Wincanton 1.55

01 Dec 2022

ROBIN - Wincanton 1.55 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Good to Soft A fair few nice types in here and several who should be winning races before too long. S...

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Robin - Ludlow 1.15

30 Nov 2022

Robin - Ludlow 1.15 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 Run - Good to Soft (soft patches) Venetia saddles Supervisor who is very well thought of, very well backed and the one they ...

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Newbury 3.05

26 Nov 2022

ROBIN - Newbury 3.05 (Hennessy) Gold Cup - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 16 run - Going Good (watered) I think there are a few here at the big priced end of the market who are j...

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Ludlow 3.15

21 Nov 2022

ROBIN - Ludlow 3.15  There are several in here I considered including Telefina and Martha Willow who are in the TRACKER but need more time, Fine By Me can win races but the rain won't help i...

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Exeter Sunday 20th November

20 Nov 2022

ROBIN - Exeter 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 15 run - Good to Soft > Soft There are some great old exposed types in here but also a number of very promising and progressive young C...

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Plumpton 2.40

14 Nov 2022

Robin - Plumpton 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run - Good to Soft A pair here I will watch with interest and add to the Tracker if they show some good signs are...

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Cheltenham 2.20 Paddy Power Gold Cup

12 Nov 2022

ROBIN - Paddy Power Gold Cup - C1 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Going - Good There is only one Irish runner in here and it's a race they have a poor record in but don;t seem to target as much a...

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Kelso 3.24

05 Nov 2022

Robin - Kelso 3.24 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft I think this is one of those races where you start to eliminate horses from the top and bottom of the m...

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Chepstow 3.22

02 Nov 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 3.22 Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (some rain about) I think this will be run on basically Soft Going so no real excuses fo...

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Uttoxeter 4.15

28 Oct 2022

Robin - Uttoxter 4.15 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good / Good to Soft This quirky Track regularly throws up big priced winners and more often than not there is previou...

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Worcester 5.20

27 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 5.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 16 run - Soft  I'm equally not convinced that too many will appreciate the possibly deteriorating conditions here an...

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Chepstow 4.20

25 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 4.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 17 run - Good to Soft A fair number of very unexposed types are racing here; so a race I will watch closely and revi...

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Cheltenham 4.30

21 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Cheltenham 4.30 - Handicap Chase Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 20 run - Good to Firm (heavy rain so could go Good to Soft or softer by race time) There could be a whole host to ...

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Worcester - Wednesday 19th October

19 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 4.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 Run - Good (some rain) A few of these I've earmarked to watch as potential Trackers and they include Sir Jack West, Cuba...

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Newton Abbot 3.30

15 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Newton Abbot 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 14 run A competitive early season Handicap Hurdle and the one they all have to beat is the Paul N...

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Carlisle 3.20

13 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Carlisle 3.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 1 furlong - 15 run - Good to Soft A competitive race and a few caught my eye and a few to track forwards too. I think that Runwithet...

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Hereford 4.30

11 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Hereford 4.30 Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Firm It;s Good to Firm here and a pretty flat track so it won't play to the strengths of any plodders. Ranco is ...

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Ffos Llas 3.45

09 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 3.45 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 13 Run - Good (Good to Soft patches) - No rain forecast before racing ends. There are a few question marks about the market leaders here, F...

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York 5.35

07 Oct 2022

ROBIN - York 5.35 Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs - 20 run - Going Good (see above) The market seems to fancy those drawn low. Llamarty Dreams, drawn 4, Yaifer drawn 2, Astral Beau drawn 3 a...

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Newmarket 2.06

01 Oct 2022

ROBIN - Newmarket 2.06 2 year Old Auction Race - 6 furlongs - Class 2 - 28 run - Going Good to Soft A wide diversity of ability and experience here in terms of how many times some have run v the ...

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Salisbury 4.19

29 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Salisbury 4.19 Handicap - 6 Furlongs - Class 4 - 15 run (Good - early rain) A very competitive race and hard to rule much out. I think Temple Brew may now be handicapped past the poi...

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FFos Llas 3.50

25 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 3.50 Copperplate and Choirmaster are warm orders in the betting here but Copperplate is 13lbs above its last turf win mark here and been running on the AW and Choirmaster is one...

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Chester 3.25

24 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Chester 3.25 Handicap - Class 2 - 2 miles + 2 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft The draw is always a factor here as is Course form and that sort of narrows options down quite quickly....

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Perth 4.30

21 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Perth 4.30 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A fair few of these come off their summer breaks and may just need this race fitness and sharpness wise...

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Sunday 18th September

18 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Plumpton 4.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Good > Good to Firm - 13 run A competitive little race and a strong favourite in Boomtown Barker who bolted in wh...

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Thursday 15th September

15 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Ayr 2.25 - Class 5 Handicap - 5 furlongs - 22 run - Good to Soft I toyed with this race and the 5.20 race but too much unexposed 3 year old form in the latter, so I'll have a bash at the ...

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Tuesday 13th September

13 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 1.50 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Going Good Whilst this is very much still a "summer jumpers" race we will start to see the more traditio...

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Sunday 11th September

11 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 4.55 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 14 run - Soft Very few of these have proven form in soft going or at the course with its undulations. Certainly LETTER OF THE LAW is well ...

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Epsom 2.15

08 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Epsom 2.15 Handicap - Class 4 -  1 mile 4 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft The Jump Jockeys "Derby" and as they are all very competent horsemen it's a race we can judge on the form o...

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Haydock 2.55

03 Sep 2022

ROBIN - Haydock 2.55 Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Firm - rain There are a host of hold up horses here and although the home bend is far easier to circumnavigate now t...

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Worcester 4.40

31 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 4.40 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 Run - Good There are a few in here at big odds who have glimmers of form. Dunbar is upped markedly in trip based on ...

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Chepstow 2.25

30 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 2.25 - Handicap - Class 6 - 15 run - Going Good We've had some very good days at Chepstow this summer with nice priced winners and a couple of cracking forecasts so let's see if ...

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Cartmel 5.10

29 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Cartmel 5.10 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 6 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good As with the Ripon race Robin is keen to point out the solidity at the top of the market and suggests a ...

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Goodwood 4.45

28 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Goodwood 4.45 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 1 furlong - 12 run - Good to Soft The top pair in the market here are LUNA MAGIC and GERT LUSH . Luna Magic is a Course and Distance winner las...

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Goodwood 5.01

26 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Goodwood 5.01 - has cut up a little bit in terms of runners and very few have any soft going credentials but i think of those that do VAPE who is drawn Low and who has winning form off a ...

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Carlisle 2.00

25 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Carlisle 2.00 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 1 furlong - 12 run - Going Good (bits of G/S) A similar sort of race in terms of the market and here's Robins assessment-: It's hard to spli...

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Worcester 3.30

23 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 3.30 Handicap - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 11 run - Going - Good An 11 runner Handicap Hurdle over just under 3 miles and a race I want to make some NET profit out of. ...

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Sandown 5.12

21 Aug 2022

ROBIN - Sandown 5.12 Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 17 Run - Going Good (see above) GLEN SAVAGE for the Gosdens steps back in trip having failed to stay over 12 furlongs last time and l...

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Ffos Llas 3.30

02 Aug 2022

Robin - Ffos Llas 3.30 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - Going - Good - 15 run At the top of the market Mr Rumbalicious may have a chance if settling better but this is a searching test in...

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Worcester 4.30

21 Jul 2022

It's VERY hard to find anything at decent odds to back with confidence today, out Tipsters looked at 7-8 races and apart from a very competitive looking Amatuer Riders Handicap at Newbury where probab...

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Market Rasen 3.14

16 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Market Rasen 3.14 Handicap Chase - Group 3 Class 1 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good / Good to Firm - 14 run A couple of things immediately strike me here, (a) its a quirky track ...

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Worcester 7.55

14 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 7.55 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 run / Good - Good to Firm (watered) Mr Woody will be the one they all have to beat with a 3lbs penalty for a Chase win last time b...

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Uttoxeter 5.13

13 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 5.13 - Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Good (watered to maintain) - 12 run A decent field and I narrowed it down to a shortlist of 3 runners. I fear...

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Bath - Wednesday 6th July

06 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Bath 5.35 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 5 furlongs - 13 run - Going - Good A competitive little race over this specialist track where they are pretty much always on the turn in some way a...

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FFos Llas 9.00

05 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 9.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run PRESENTING YEATS comes here for a Class 4 race instead of Worcester yesterday for a Class 5, the Yard must...

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Worcester 5.05

04 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 5.05 - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 18 run - Good to Firm A very competitive looking race that may throw up a fair few to follow in the coming weeks. We flagged up Gold L...

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Haydock 3.15

02 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Haydock 3.15 Old Newton Cup - Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 17 Run - Good to Soft (showers about) This is Haydock so we have to start with the Ground and the weather, unfortunately. It's...

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Newton Abbot 4.13

01 Jul 2022

ROBIN - Newton Abbot 4.13 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Going Good I think there could be some value in here at nice prices with the top of the market not lo...

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Worcester 2.00

29 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 2.00 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Going Good - 13 run It's decent Going here pretty much assured, a few showers but there won't be any sting in the ground a...

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Chepstow Tuesday 28th June

28 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 6.00 Handicap - Class 6 - 17 run - Going Good - heavy rain possible from mid afternoon The rain could be a factor here depending how early it starts and in what quantity. We...

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Sunday 26th June

26 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 3.00 Summer Cup - Handicap Chase - Class 1 = 3 miles 2 furlongs - 17 run Good to Soft I think it'll be some ideal jumping ground for the Spring and Autumn types but not the Firm...

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Newbury 5.25

21 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Newbury 5.25 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 3 furlongs - 12 run - Going Good I share similar thoughts about this race to my Northern colleague in many ways. At the top of the market i...

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Southwell 3.30

20 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Southwell 3.30 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 12 run - Going Good A tricky little contest where the favourite Viking Ruby for Mulholland and ridden by  Sam ...

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Worcester 2.35

19 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 2.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 15 run - Going Good I'll wager the going will definitely be on the soft side of Good here. They will have been dumping large amounts of water on...

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Royal Ascot - WEdnesday 15th June

15 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Ascot 5.00 Royal Hunt Cup - 5.00 - 1 mile - 30 Run - Good to Firm From what I saw yesterday there is no obvious draw bias, pace is important and the only thing we don't know as there were...

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Royal Ascot Tuesday 14th June

14 Jun 2022

ROBIN- Royal Ascot 5.00 Ascot Stakes - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Class 2 - 20 run - Good to Firm A few very well backed horses in here especially the Mullins runner, a few old favourites who could alw...

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Salisbury 2.40

12 Jun 2022

ROBIN the 2.40 at Salisbury looks the pick of the Card there for some small investments and CRYSTAL CASQUE has to be on the shortlist with some excellent Course and Distance form and CANOODLED went in...

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Worcester 5.25

11 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 5.25 - Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good A decent race of its type and a couple worth mentioning at bigger odds. Havana River has a...

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Chepstow 1.00

10 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 1.00 - Class 6 - 1 mile - 15 run - Good to Soft A reminder came into my inbox from Ian overnight to remind me to look at Captain Sedgewick, a horse that the SP2A Racing Club had ...

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Newbury Thursday 9th June

09 Jun 2022

ROBIN - NEWBURY 1.00 + 1.35 - Class 5 Apprentice Handicap - 1 mile 2 furlongs - Good > Good to Soft There are 2 Divisions here and they actually look good betting heats with some each way...

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Yarmouth 4.48

08 Jun 2022

ROBIN - Yarmouth 4.48 - Handicap - Class 6 - 6 furlongs - Soft - 12 run There is some rain and the Going is already described as "soft" so we should hopefully be pretty certain about the Going wh...

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Cartmel 3.19

28 May 2022

ROBIN - Cartmel 3.19 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good 14 run The most picturesque and quirky Track I've ever been to and well worth a visit! Course speci...

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Worcester 8.03

20 May 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 8.03 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - - 15 run - Going Good A very competitive race and chances it'll be Good to Soft by the start time. At the top of the...

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Hexham 5.33

17 May 2022

ROBIN - Hexham 5.33 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 10 run I don't want to go in too deep here so just the one selection. If we take the form of the last Meetin...

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Uttoxeter 5.50

14 May 2022

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 5.50 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run A whole host making Chase debut or Handicap Chase debut or switching back from Hurdles with some P2P form.&nb...

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Haydock 2.25

07 May 2022

ROBIN - Haydock 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 17 run (Good to Soft) Having the faintest confidence in the accuracy of the reported Going at this track is always a leap of...

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Worcester 4.05

05 May 2022

ROBIN -: Worcester 4.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 15 run The Going is likely to be just on the soft side of Good and the race is stacked with decent horses most of whom jus...

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Fakenham 4.10

03 May 2022

ROBIN - Norfolk National - Fakenham 4.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 5 furlongs - 10 run - Good / Good to Firm This is something of a specialist Track being tight in nature. The 202...

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Salisbury 2.10

01 May 2022

ROBIN - Salisbury 2.10 - Amateur Rider Handicap - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Firm This 7 furlongs takes a bit of getting so race fitness and some proven stamina are a big plus for me...

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Saturday 30th April

30 Apr 2022

ROBIN - A couple over the Jumps worth a TRacker each way bet today are GETAWAY CORY in the 1.43 at Uttoxeter. It's hit the crossbar a few times lately, looks ideally suited by this trip, won...

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Worcester 7.50

19 Apr 2022

ROBIN - Worcester 7.50 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Class 4 - 14 run - Going Good An interesting Handicap Hurdle where there are a few dark horses whose P2P backgrounds they may enjoy s...

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Exeter 6.40

14 Apr 2022

ROBIN T - Exeter 6.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good - 18 run A lot of these don;t have proven stamina but may enjoy the better ground and step up as a result. Blend...

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Cheltenham 4.25

13 Apr 2022

ROBIN - Cheltenham 4.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 11 run - Good to Soft You'd find it hard to cross much out here but after a long season I like to look at fresh type at this time and...

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Aintree 4.15

09 Apr 2022

ROBIN - Aintree 4.15 Handicap Chase G3 C1 - 3 miles 1 furlong (Mildmay Course ) - 17 run This is likely to be run at a frenetic pace and the in-form horses are TEA CLIPPER and CAP DU NORD, at big...

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Aintree 4.40

07 Apr 2022

ROBIN - Aintree 4.40 Handicap Chase - 2 miles - G3C1 Good to Soft - 17 run -  There is the potential for some heavy rain this morning but as of yesterday some earlier rain hadn't materialise...

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Chepstow 2.17

02 Apr 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 2.17 Walkinthewoods - Tracker 1/2 point e/w, Evan Williams young Hurdler caught my eye staying on relentlessly over 2 miles down the long straight at Ffos Llas on penultimate run...

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Newbury 4.15

01 Apr 2022

ROBIN - Newbury 4.15 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 6 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft (drying day) At the top end of the market if you want a win saver DUC DE BEAUCHENE looks by far the ...

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Wednesday 23rd March

23 Mar 2022

Ffos Llas 3.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles - 11run - Good An interesting race and a couple that will be going into the summer jumping trackers which are His Oscar from Rebecca Curtis ya...

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Taunton 4.50

14 Mar 2022

ROBIN - Taunton 4.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 15 run - Soft (a dry and drying day) There are a number of promising types and also horses who look to be running in to form here plus s...

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Friday 11th March

11 Mar 2022

ROBIN-: Newcastle 1.55 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Good / Good to Soft (rain about later than race start time) There doesn't seem to be a g...

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Wincanton 4.20

10 Mar 2022

Robin - Wincanton 4.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Good To Soft - mostly dry. A sharp track when the ground is drying and it can suit those who run prominently. At the...

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Ludlow 4.10

23 Feb 2022

ROBIN - Ludlow 4.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 12 run - Soft This is a pretty tight and competitive race and quite a compact betting market. If there is one with a bit ...

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NORTHERN - Carlisle Monday 21st February

21 Feb 2022

NORTHERN - Carlisle 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2miles 4 furlongs - 10 run - Heavy I really narrowed this down to a shortlist of 4 in these conditions. Well Above Par has a good Cou...

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Ascot 4.10

19 Feb 2022

ROBIN - Ascot 4.10 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Soft > Heavy (Rain) 15 run There are a few very unexposed types in here and it will be interesting to see how they han...

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Newbury 3.35

12 Feb 2022

ROBIN - Newbury 3.35 Betfair Hurdle - Group 3 Class 1 - 2miles 1/2 furlong - 14 run - Good to Soft (showers) This is always a competitive race and has in recent years been dominated by unexposed ...

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Ffos Llas 3.37

10 Feb 2022

ROBIN - FFOS LLAS 3.37 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles - 14 run - soft>heavy Its likely to be quite attritional here as is the norm at this time of year. The market is all over Fairl...

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Chepstow - Friday 4th February

04 Feb 2022

CHEPSTOW - 3.30 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles 2 and 1/2 Furlongs - 17 run - Good to Soft (plenty of rain about so likely wet / soft by the start) I think WAYFINDER for Rebecca Curtis is a mo...

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Tuesday 1st February

01 Feb 2022

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - Good to Soft - 17 run Some nice unexposed types in here and a few who look to be running in to form and a few who may not be as expose...

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Uttoxeter 4.08

29 Jan 2022

ROBIN - Uttoxeter 4.08 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Good - 15 run A competitive little race to close the Card. Classic Tune for the Claire Dyson yard who have been very...

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Doncaster 4.00

28 Jan 2022

Doncaster 4.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 84 yards - Good - 12 run There are a number in here who are upped in trip and it's a pretty tight race and nothing standout&...

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Wincanton 1.50

26 Jan 2022

Wincanton 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 10 run This is a very very deep race under close inspection and may offer some genuine value. At the he...

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Robin - Exeter 2.40

18 Jan 2022

ROBIN - Exeter 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft - 16 declared to run A competitive race that may turn out to be informative regarding a number of less exposed ho...

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Taunton 3.30

10 Jan 2022

ROBIN - Taunton 3.30 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 11 run - Soft I'm not overly excited by the 3 probable market leaders here. Young O'Leary is from the Tim Vaughan ya...

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Sandown 3.00

08 Jan 2022

Sandown 3.00 Handicap Chase - Veterans Final - Class 2 - 3 miles - Soft - 13 run (some possibly heavy rain late morning) On the balance of known form it's hard to by-pass ASO for Venetia Williams...

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Chepstow 3.20

06 Jan 2022

ROBIN - Chepstow 3.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Heavy The favourite here is Helios Allen who has won over Course and Distance at Class 5 level in soft goin...

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Ffos Llas 3.25

05 Jan 2022

ROBIN - FFos Llas 3.25 Handicap Chase - 3 miles - Class 4 - Heavy. I don't think conditions are ideal for any kind of serious punt today they are likely to be very attritional but that could play...

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Plumpton 2.20

02 Jan 2022

Robin - Plumpton 2.20 Sussex National HC - Class 3 - 3 miles 4 and 1/2  furlongs - Soft - 15 run Always a feature of the first Sunday in the calendar and if the race is half as exciting as l...

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Cheltenham 2.35

01 Jan 2022

ROBIN - Cheltenham 2.35 - Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle - 14 run - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft - New Course Another deep and competitive race to enjoy. Like the earlier race plenty of fo...

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Taunton 3.00

30 Dec 2021

Taunton 3.00 - Handicap Chase - Good to Soft - 3 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (Class 5)  A competitive and tricky little race where the one to beat looks to be; GIVE US A...

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Newbury 2.35

29 Dec 2021

Newbury 2.35 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 14 run Soft > Heavy A competitive race with plenty in with chances but one where I fancy  a pair with a bit of market value....

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Market Rasen 2.15

26 Dec 2021

Market Rasen 2.15 - Lincolnshire National - Class 3 - 3 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Soft I think that after some decent rainfall, the Soft Going changes the dynamic of this race entirely....

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Ascot 3.00

18 Dec 2021

Ascot 3.00 - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 13 run - Good to Soft At the head of the market is Belami Des Pictons who won impressively off a huge absence at Bangor last time and who may wel...

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Exeter 3.15

16 Dec 2021

Exter 3.15 - Am Jock Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - soft - 13 run I'm going to have a small reverse forecast on the two at the top of the market - Getaway Cory who owes me a win a...

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Taunton 3.40

09 Dec 2021

ROBIN - Taunton 3.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 17 run - Going Good (decent amount of rain expected) Kendelu was an excellent winner for us last time over Course and Distance, well f...

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Aintree 3.15

04 Dec 2021

ROBIN - Aintree 3.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Soft Another tricky one to solve and I was left with a short short list of 4 from which I will have 3 pokes i...

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Market Rasen 1.52

02 Dec 2021

Market Rasen 1.52 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 13 run - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Good to Soft Begoodtoyourself would be the one they all have to beat here and I would not put you off a win saver...

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Southwell 3.30

30 Nov 2021

Southwell 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 Furlongs - Going Good At the top of the market here we have Thundersocksundae from the prolific Fergal / McPherson combination and Kil...

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Carlisle 2.20

28 Nov 2021

ROBIN - Carlisle 2.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 10 run - Good to Soft (Inspection) They say "every horse can have it's day" and there is one in here at a huge price that p...

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Newbury 1.15

27 Nov 2021

Newbury 1.15 Handicap - Class 2 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 runA tight and competitive race in respect of one of Racings greatest characters. Grand Sancy who Paul Nicholls puts up in trip a...

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Taunton 3.45

25 Nov 2021

In the 3.25 at Taunton - Robin suggests an each way interest in KENDELU who has stamina to win at 3 miles but has also wins and good runs at this shorter trip of 2 miles and 3 furlongs. It's...

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Exeter 3.30

21 Nov 2021

Exeter 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good - 15 run There has been very little rain around and the going will be Good with a bit of cut, probably not ideal fo...

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Haydock 12.40

20 Nov 2021

Haydock 12.40 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (some possible light showers later) A very competitive field and hard to rule much out of the equat...

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Chepstow 3.25

19 Nov 2021

Chepstow 3.25 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 Furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A race in which the top 3 in the market may be shorter than their actual chances ...

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Worcester 12.30

12 Nov 2021

Worcester 12.30 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft Head On looks the one to beat here but at the prices not for me. Rapid Flight from the Henderson yard ...

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Carlisle 3.40

08 Nov 2021

Carlisle 3.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good to Soft (Showers) This is a tight and competitive Handicap and at the head of the market we have Headscarf Lil, a n...

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Kelso 3.15

06 Nov 2021

Kelso 3.15 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft Not the best or biggest race of the day by any means but with some enhanced places I have strong and confident views on a...

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Hexham 2.40

05 Nov 2021

Hexham 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft. WE tipped GEONICE at decent odds last time out here about 5 weeks ago and it got up close home and is an unexpo...

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Chepstow 1.00

03 Nov 2021

Chepstow 1.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 18 run - Soft A competitive race and the usual caveats about fitness so early in the season apply. A few catch my eye...

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Tuesday 2nd November

02 Nov 2021

Exeter 2.55 - you really have to take fitness of a lot of these on trust and most invariably need a run. Those who've had a run are largely suited by better Going and the one that does look most ...

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Lingfield 12.45

31 Oct 2021

Lingfield 12.45 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - soft - 12 run (early heavy rain) The more I looked at this race the more perplexed I was by the market. Elmdale for NT-D has...

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Wetherby 3.40

30 Oct 2021

Robin - Wetherby 3.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft - (Showers). A competitive Class 3 race and some value to be found. A few will no doubt n...

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Friday 29th October

29 Oct 2021

Wetherby 3.50 - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run Good (likely softer with some rain anticipated) A nice field of horses who will win plenty of decent races this...

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Thursday 28th October

28 Oct 2021

ROBIN - Stratford 3.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs, 12 run - Good to Soft. I looked at all of these and frankly it's hard to make a compelling case for all but one of ...

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Wincanton 3.20

24 Oct 2021

Wincanton 3.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 + 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good. It may seem folly to take on an improving Paul Nicholls horse here but I was at Newton Abbot when Montys ...

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Cheltenham 23rd October

23 Oct 2021

2.20 Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 mile 1 furlong - 13 run - Going Good This looks likely to go to one of the top end of the market and it's hard to know which will be fit and ready enough to prev...

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Cheltenham 4.50

22 Oct 2021

Cheltenham 4.50 Andy Stewart Amateur Jockey Handicap - Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong. At the top of the market here we have the ex David Dennis horse Marquis De Carabais coming off a 900 day break ...

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Carlisle 5.20

21 Oct 2021

Carlisle 5.20 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Handicap Hurdle - 13 run - Going Good (dry) A better Division I think than the 1st Division of the race that precedes it. Fernhill Lad is fit and has sho...

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Exeter 1.30

19 Oct 2021

Exeter 1.30 - 2 miles 2 amd 1/2 furlongs - Class 5 - Amateur Jockey Race - 13 run At the head of the market I'm not sure Soul Icon who stole a race from the front last time at Huntingdon nor Snug...

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Wincanton 4.05

14 Oct 2021

Wincanton 4.05 Handicap - Class 5 - Good to Firm - 3 miles 1 furlong - 11 run At the top of the market and at pretty short prices for any Class 5 race over this sort of trip both O'Faolains ...

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Ascot 4.50

01 Oct 2021

Hexham 4.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good (early rain expected before drier weather) With the Going possibly going on the soft side of Goo...

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Bangor On Dee 2.40

29 Sep 2021

Bangor On Dee - 2.40 Handicap Chase - 3 miles - Good to Soft - 15run A bit of rain about and if it went too soft I would be less confident in the selection but frankly I think they are the type o...

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Sedgefield 4.45

28 Sep 2021

Sedgefield 4.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Good - 14 run A strong feel to the top of the market with Countister, Do No Wrong and Instant Replay all in good form and solid in...

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Newton Abbot 3.10

27 Sep 2021

Newton Abbot 3.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good (heavy overnight rain) I don't expect the Going to be any better than "Soft" by the Off and with some more ra...

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Ffos Llas 4.50

26 Sep 2021

Robin has a confident each way pick at Ffos Llas in the 4.50, a 1 mile handicap over 1 mile and 2 furlongs where he thinks the now well handicapped ELEGANT LOVE from the Tony Carroll yard who pla...

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Fontwell Park - Tuesday 14th September

14 Sep 2021

Fontwell 3.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 3 furlongs - Going Good (some rain about) At the top of the market we have a couple of last time out winners upped again in trip and although thi...

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Uttoxeter 1.50

01 Sep 2021

In the Apprentice Handicap Hurdle at 1.50 over just short of 3 miles a field of 14 go to post and whilst the top couple in the market look solid I think the each way value lies with the cons...

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Hexham - Tuesday 31st August

31 Aug 2021

A could of mildly competitive longer Distance races close a Card that looks likely to be dominated by horses at the top end of the market. In the 7.15 the one that ticks most boxes for me is DUTC...

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Sedgefield 5.50

26 Aug 2021

Sedgefield 5.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good  A similarly competitive Handicap Hurdle for the grade and a number in with chances. I always l...

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Market Rasen 2.40

17 Jul 2021

Market Rasen 2.40 Summer Plate - Group 3 - 2 miles 5 1/2 furlongs - Handicap - 16 run A competitive heat as always but in baking sun and drying ground it's quite possible we could see a race wher...

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Newton Abbot 4.05

12 Jul 2021

Newton Abbot 4.05 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs A race where the top pair in the early market Joly Maker and Catch The Cuban look pretty strong. A lot of rain about yesterd...

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Worcester 5.15

05 Jul 2021

Worcester 5.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 6 - Division 1 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good (watered) been some rogu heavy showers around over the weekend. At the top of the market is a very strong ...

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Worcester 3.05

30 Jun 2021

Worcester 3.05 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 Run Good  A danger here will be Cobra Angel who was 5th and 2nd on last two Course and Distance runs off marks of 100 and 99...

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Uttoxeter - Sunday 27th June

27 Jun 2021

Uttoxeter 3.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Good - 15 run. A competitive field but I'm most keen on proven form at the trip, some Course experience is preferable and an ...

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Worcester 1.30

20 Jun 2021

Worcester 1.30 - Class 5 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Going Good - 16 run The top of the market is dominated by Dr Newlands seemingly well handicapped KING GOLAN who could almost ...

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Utoxeter Thursday 10th June

10 Jun 2021

6.10 Mares Handicap Hurdle - Good - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 1/2 Furlongs - 16 run A competitive field with some unexposed types, some consistent if exposed types and some solid Course form too. ...

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Perth 4.20

06 Jun 2021

Up at PERTH in the Perth Gold Cup at 4.20, Robin has narrowed his choice down to 3 horses. POTTERMAN is his tip, nicely freshened up after a fine win last time and still looks a well handicapped ...

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Thursday 3rd June

03 Jun 2021

FFOS LLAS 4.20 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 15 run - Going Good A decent field and you cannot discount anything the Bowen yard sends out at the minute but my eyes were drawn to a couple and of th...

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Warwick 8.00

26 May 2021

Warwick 8.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - Soft - 12 run. The top pair in the market look strong and there is an assortment of very inexperienced pilots in here and one particu...

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Worcester 8.10

21 May 2021

Worcester 8.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good to Soft - Showers - 16 run A competitive little race with a decent field. I most like in terms of chances and market valu...

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Hexham 8.05

18 May 2021

HEXHAM 8.05 Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 1/2 Furlongs - Soft 14 run (Class 5) A moderate race with a strong near Odds On favourite but one in here I've waited a while for.&nbsp...

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Perth 8.10

12 May 2021

Perth 8.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - Good to Soft  Back on New Years Day 2020 we picked a 14/1 winner of a run of the mill race called Mamoo. In to my notebook that day went the ...

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Ffos Llas 4.20

10 May 2021

Ffos Llas 4.20 - Class 5 - Handicap Chase - 3 miles - Good to Soft (rain) I'll give another chance to TUDORS TREASURE. It has won here and run well a few times at the trip and over shorter a...

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Haydock 1.25

08 May 2021

Haydock 1.25 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 58 yards - Good to Soft (heavy rain due) - 17 runThe weather can't be ignored here either and whilst they will start on relatively fresh ground it is...

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Huntingdon 1.55

06 May 2021

Huntingdon 1.55 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 Mile 1 furlong - Good - 17 run A very competitive Mares Handicap Hurdle but not too many prove at the trip so a few unexposed types may lurk ...

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Tuesday 4th May

04 May 2021

FAKENHAM 4.25 - Norfolk National - Handicap Chase - 3 miles 5 furlongs - Going Good (Rain) A competitive field but with rain yesterday and more due today it could turn quite soft by start ti...

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Perth 2.40

23 Apr 2021

Perth 2.40 - West Highland National - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 14 run A competitive race on Going which looks to be genuinely Good, sensibly watered and not too firm nor any fa...

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Thursday 22nd April

22 Apr 2021

WARWICK - 1.30 Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - Going - Good - 11 run A few I thought could improve for the move to Chasing and one on my long term Tracker is Et Apres Thou for the Hob...

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Ayr 1.50

18 Apr 2021

Ayr 1.50 Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 20 yards - 13 run - GoodA market dominated by an Irish runner from the Emitt Mullins yard and although PILBARA has been backed off the boards and the Irish ...

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Cheltenham - Wednesday 14th April

14 Apr 2021

ROBIN - Cheltenham 3.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 13 run A competitive race and one in which I think the favourite Encore Champs is vulnerable stepped up in trip. The pair I...

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Newton Abbot 3.30

13 Apr 2021

Newton Abbot 3.30 Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 + 1/2 Furlongs - 16 declared ( now 15 runners) - Good There are a few in here who may welcome the better Ground bu...

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Aintree 1.45

10 Apr 2021

Aintree 1.45 Handicap Hurdle - G1 C3 - 3 miles 149 yards - Good to Soft - 21 run It seems like a prominent bold runner will be suited best here and therefore we have to start with Unowhatimeanhar...

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Aintree 1.45

09 Apr 2021

Aintree 1.45 Handicap Hurdle G3C1 2 miles 4 furlongs - 22 run - Good to Soft A big field handicap hurdle on drying but watered ground. I think you could pontificate all day on whether it's Good, ...

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Ffos Llas 4.37

01 Apr 2021

FFOS LLAS 4.37 - West Wales National - Class 3 - 3 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft A race where it's hard to rule much out with confidence or indeed by over confident about anything actu...

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Kelso 2.05

27 Mar 2021

Kelso 2.05 - Class 2 - Handicap Hurdle - 3miles 2 Furlongs - Good to Soft - 12 run A Class 2 Handicap Hurdle on a good Kelso Card. At the head of the market Cap Du Nord has it's first Hurdle...

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Chepstow 2.37

25 Mar 2021

Chepstow 2.37 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Good - 14 run  A bit of rain about but not enough to really change the Going. A field of 14, mainly out of form or ne...

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Cheltenham 3.40 Paddy Power Plate

18 Mar 2021

Cheltenham 3.40 Paddy Power Plate - Handicap - G3C1  - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 23 runAnother very competitive race and one where I want to take the top of the market on.The Shunter comes for...

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Cheltenham - Day 1 - Tuesday 16th March

16 Mar 2021

Robin - 4.50 Novice Chase Class 1 - 3 miles 6 furlongs - 13 run A disappointing number in here and many who have to prove they get the trip. At the head of the market a huge amount of the li...

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Wincanton 2.50

11 Mar 2021

Wincanton 2.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 1 furlong - soft - 16 run Just Go For It is a worthy favourite, very well in on the form book and the only question mark is the trip and with ra...

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Huntingdon 4.40

07 Mar 2021

Huntingdon 4.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 Miles 1 Furlong - Good to Soft - 17 run Midnight Aurora is clearly the one they all have to beat, out again quickly and likely to be Evens at best,...

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Newbury 3.35

05 Mar 2021

Newbury 3.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 3 miles 52 yards - 13 Run (Good to Soft) A race with a fair few who have struggled recently over Fences coming back to hurdles for what looks like a confi...

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Taunton 4.12

04 Mar 2021

ROBIN - Taunton 4.12 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles - 14 run - Good to Soft A competitive Handicap Hurdle where there may be some each way value on what looks like an otherwise trappy Card...

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Newcastle Eider Chase 3.15

27 Feb 2021

ROBIN - Eider Chase - Newcastle 3.15 - 4 miles 1 1/2 furlongs - Soft > Good to Soft (dry) 12 run The key here in the 12 runner field will be the drying ground. It's hard to see or find anythin...

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Ludlow 2.30

24 Feb 2021

Ludlow 2.30 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Heavy  A decent field in here and both of the Evan Williams runners deserve a mention. Holly James is ridden by Adam Wedge, has...

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Newbury 1.50

21 Feb 2021

Robin - Newbury 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 52 yards - 17 run A competitive Handicap Hurdle, may be not as deep as it looks initially, Going described as Good to Soft, a few showers ...

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Ascot - Saturday 20th February

20 Feb 2021

ROBIN T - Ascot 2.25 - Chase (Limited Handicap) - 3 miles - 11 run - Soft (dry forecast no more rain) A fascinating race and the confidence in the selections is not tempered by confidence in...

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Kelso 2.20

19 Feb 2021

KELSO 2.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Heavy 11 run A bit of a topsy turvy race this so let's look at the top end of the market . Olivers Island at around 2/1 steps up f...

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Catterick 2.00

05 Feb 2021

Catterick 2.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 11 run - Heavy  Plenty in here with chances on advertised Heavy that may be deeper than we think, we'll soon see. Ballarico is a CD winner o...

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Warwick - Wednesday 3rd February

03 Feb 2021

Warwick 1.30 Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs. "I narrowed down to 3 being Do It For Thy Sen, Quick Pick and Clondaws Answer. Noted again Big Time Frank who becomes bette...

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Sedgefield 3.00

01 Feb 2021

Sedgefield 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - Going Heavy (frost covers deployed!....so caution re how heavy it may be?/) It's hard to know exactly how the course will r...

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Thursday 21st January + AW

21 Jan 2021

ROBIN - Ludlow 3.10 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - 17 run - Soft likely Heavy / standing water... This is a very poor race and the majority of the field have no proven form at the trip or i...

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Kempton 3.30 Lanzarote Hurdle

09 Jan 2021

ROBIN - Kempton 3.30 - Lanzarote Hurdle - Class 1 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 20 run - SoftA very competitive race on Going that is likely to put an emphasis on stamina as opposed to speed. If it is better...

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Ffos Llas 3.28

07 Jan 2021

FFOS LLAS 3.28 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - Heavy - 15 run This is going to be very attritional and need a strong horse to plough on and feel the pain. Mount Oliver has form in these...

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Fakenham 1.55

04 Jan 2021

ROBIN - Fakenham 1.55 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Soft - 11 run A moderate but competitive race where the one they all have to beat is EPISODE from the Gary Moore yard. Good s...

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Catterick 12.57

03 Jan 2021

ROBIN T - Catterick 12.57 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft (plenty of rain about overnight and this morning) I think the Going will be heavier than forecast. T...

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Musselburgh 2.30

01 Jan 2021

Musselburgh 2.30 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles - Soft - 11 run A very tight and competitive race and strong solid market leaders at first glance in Brotherly Company and Eagle Ridge. ...

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Kempton 3.35

26 Dec 2020

Kempton 3.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Good to Soft 17 run This is easily the best and most competitive Betting Heat of the day and one in which I think there may be some b...

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Musselburgh 1.15

21 Dec 2020

MUSSELBURGH - 1.15 C5 - Handicap Chase - Good to Soft (some rain forecast) - 12 run - 3 miles. At the head of the market Definite Wisdom goes for a hat trick up 5lbs having won off marks of 97 an...

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Haydock 2.40

19 Dec 2020

ROBIN at Haydock in The Tommy Whittle Chase at 2.40, a win bet on SOJOURN and a Tracker each way on the bold front running ROLL AGAIN.Full write up to follow - mail sent at 9.10am witho...

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Wincanton 3.35

15 Dec 2020

Wincanton 3.35 - Conditional Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 Furlong - 10 run - Soft A very competitive race where it's really hard to rule too much out of contention but possible value to b...

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Sunday 13th December

13 Dec 2020

We suggest a 1/4 point each way on the following thoughts from Robin-: Southwell 12.20 a 3 mile 2 furlong trip over the portable chase fences with a lot of rain about. Many of these won't like it...

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Musselburgh 12.15

07 Dec 2020

Musselburgh 12.15 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 12 run - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft (dry cloudy day) A decent little race and the market is headed by an Irish raider in Lady Roc...

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Kelso 3.20

06 Dec 2020

Borders National - Kelso 3.20 - 4 miles 90 yards - 13 run - Good to Soft A marathon trip and because they have yet to conclusively prove they get it and in some cases have to markedly step up in ...

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Sandown Friday 4th December

04 Dec 2020

ROBIN - Sandown 3.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Going - Soft > Heavy 10 run A very competitive race where it's hard to rule very much out to be honest. Dangers a...

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Newbury 1.15

28 Nov 2020

ROBIN - Newbury 1.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 2 miles 6 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Going - GoodA competitive renewal but one I think is most likely to be dominated by the top half of the market on Go...

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Ludlow 1.00

23 Nov 2020

Ludlow 1.00 - Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - (12 run) Good to Soft A more competitive race than I first thought after delving into the form in detail. At the top of the market ...

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Exeter 1.33

22 Nov 2020

Exeter 1.33 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 54 yards, Soft - 11 run A competitive race where recent winners Crossley Tender and From The Heart step up in Grade. Both are clearly in good form b...

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Haydock 1.50

21 Nov 2020

Haydock 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Soft - 15 runThis is a real puzzle and we have to take the Going description with a bit of trust.I'm anticipating a truly run race with so...

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Ascot 3.15

20 Nov 2020

ASCOT 3.15 Class 3 Handicap Chase - 3 miles - Soft - 11 run. A competitive race and with a few showers about guaranteed to be soft though probably no worse than that. It's hard to ignore mar...

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Plumpton 3.50

16 Nov 2020

ROBIN - Plumpton 3.50 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 Miles 1 Furlong - Heavy 14 run At the top of the market both Invincible Cove, who has some old decent Irish form but not much in the UK ...

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Robin - Cheltenham 14th November

14 Nov 2020

ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.05 Handicap Chase 3 miles 1 furlong (Good to Soft - anticipated SOFT) 12 runA Conditional Jockey's race and a few more experienced and a few less experienced pilots and that ...

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Friday 13th November

13 Nov 2020

ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.15 - Conditional Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 Miles + 5 Furlongs - Good to Soft (rain) 18 run A competitive race and always one that the Pipe Yard targets and with the ...

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Exeter 12.55

11 Nov 2020

Robin - Exeter 12.55 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft  A race for Conditional Jockeys and a few will have a better pilot than others but a competitive race nont...

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Hereford 1.07

10 Nov 2020

Hereford 1.07 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3miles 1 furlong - Good to Soft - 17 run A moderate race but plenty competitive enough to get the teeth in to. The top 3 in the market come off dec...

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Friday 6th November

06 Nov 2020

Tracker suggestions for the day, a pair whose odds look over-priced to me, pretty speculative but back-form is there. HEXHAM 3.30 JUST GEORGIE for the Sue Smith yard only slowly coming to fo...

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Newbury 3.05

05 Nov 2020

Newbury 3.05 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft A very competitive 13 runner affair with almost all having some form of claim and chance and one that could see ...

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Musselburgh 1.50

04 Nov 2020

MUSSELBURGH 3.25 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles - Going - Good (no rain indeed a very decent forecast) If we start at the top of the market with those at short prices. Ratfacemcd...

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Huntingdon 2.55

01 Nov 2020

Huntingdon 3.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 furlong - Good (dry conditions) A competitive Hurdle where I think SHANTOU SUNSET can put fitness and proven stamina at the trip on it's...

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Uttoxeter 4.20

30 Oct 2020

UTTOXETER 4.20 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft (light rain) A moderate but competitive field of 14 go in this Class 5 Handicap Chase on Going certain to be...

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Taunton 2.40

28 Oct 2020

Taunton 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - Good to Firm - 14 run I tipped DRUMREAGH last time out and it ran a brave prominent style race coming second at 16/1 at Uttoxeter. It's former P...

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Sunday 25th October

25 Oct 2020

AINTREE 1.22 - Veterans Chase - Class 2 - Mildmay Course - 3 Miles 1 Furlong - Going Soft (13 run) Most important to point out that this race is run on The Mildmay (Inner Course) and not The Gran...

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Cheltenham 3.15

24 Oct 2020

ROBIN - Cheltenham 3.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 18 runA competitive race complicated by how soon the anticipated rain arrives, or not. I think though that we saw genuinely Good Going a...

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Carlisle 4.00

22 Oct 2020

CARLISLE 4.00 - Handicap Chase 2 miles 4 furlongs / Class 4 - 12 run - Good A competitive heat and one where favourite BANDSMAN has enough question marks currently to be far from bombproof. If re...

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Plumpton - Wednesday 21st October

21 Oct 2020

PLUMPTON 3.45 Handicap Chase - 2 miles 5 + 1/2 furlongs - Class 4 - Going Good (heavy rain forecast). My assessment is that both races will be run on SOFT Going. Every forecast indicates heavy ra...

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FFos Llas 1.00

18 Oct 2020

Ffos Llas 1.00 - Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 17 Run Good to Soft - Class 5 Ar the top of the market MEMPHIS BELL @ 5/2 is in cracking form, gets another penalty after food wins in last 2 run...

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Uttoxeter 2.53

16 Oct 2020

Uttoxeter 2.53 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles - 17 run - soft. Lets start again with the obvious one, and as we see regularly, often not the one to pile in on, although this one does look lik...

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Carlisle 12.20

15 Oct 2020

Carlisle 12.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 17 run - Going is Good with Soft patches (little or no rain forecast) A very competitive Class4 Handicap Hurdle and some nice Cours...

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Wetherby 4.10

14 Oct 2020

Wetherby 4.10 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 15 run - Class 3 A few of these may need the run, Ecu De La Noviere, Sky Pirate (who ran well before falling in this l...

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Newton Abbot 4.15

11 Oct 2020

At Newton Abbot in the 4.15, a Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs, Robin thinks the recent runs for both DEMON FOU and MERRY MILAN should enable them to place at least for some each way p...

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Hexham 1.55

10 Oct 2020

Hexham 1.55 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good to Soft - 13 runA challenging and tight little handicap on an excellent competitive Card.A pair who have had runs and who are not over...

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Ludlow 3.20

07 Oct 2020

LUDLOW 3.20 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 11 Run - Going Good (probably on soft side of Good). An interesting race with a few probably needing the run. The top pair Templepark from th...

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Ffos Llas 2.08

01 Oct 2020

Ffos Llas 2.08 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 17 run - Going - Good to Soft (likely to be softer than that!) Not often we get such a big and competitive field here and it's a tricky puzz...

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Newton Abbot 3.40

28 Sep 2020

Newton Abbot 3.40 Class 4 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 1/2 Furlongs - 13 run -  Going Good I can find enough doubt with the 3 market leaders at rather short prices to want to look else...

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Market Rasen 2.10

26 Sep 2020

Market Rasen 2.10 - Handicap Chase - 2 miles 5 1/2 Furlongs - Good - 16 runThis is a Course where races can be stolen off the front by any horse who can get in to a nice rhythm and jump well. The bend...

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Uttoxeter 1.30 + 2.00 Races

25 Sep 2020

At Uttoxeter where the Going may be a bit softer than the advertised "Good" Robin has the following observations-: There are 2 Divisions of Handicap Hurdle over just short of 3 miles at 1.30 and ...

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Warwick - Monday 21st September

21 Sep 2020

Warwick 3.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 15 run - 2 miles 5 furlongs The hot favourite and one to beat here is a Henderson hot pot (France De Reve) but as we have been saying for at least the l...

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Hexham 4.40

15 Sep 2020

HEXHAM 4.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good 14 run This is low grade stuff and having analysed every horse I would say that at least half of them have no discernable form ...

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Fontwell 2.50

12 Sep 2020

Handicap Hurdle Class 4 over 2 miles and 2 furlongs from ROBIN.The market suggests that Glimpse of Gold a very recent winner without a penalty from a yard with expertise of winners with such profiles,...

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Doncaster 3.45

09 Sep 2020

Doncaster 3.45 - Class 2 Handicap - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft A tricky handicap and whilst the top 3 in the market Caradoc, Derevo and Starcat all have obvious chances, I'm not wh...

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York 3.05

06 Sep 2020

YORK 3.05 Handicap - Class 4 - 2 miles + 56 yards - 15 run This is even more competitive albeit slightly lower Grade. Aldreth is a Course and Distance regular but 9 years old now and cl...

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Ascot 5.20

04 Sep 2020

Ascot 5.20 - Class 4 - 6 furlong Handicap - 20 run A competitive race with some exposed, plenty unexposed and many in with chances as you would expect. However, one jumped off the page at me...

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Hexham 6.00

02 Sep 2020

Hexham 6.00 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles and 41 yards - Going Good A number of Course and Distance winners in here and a number who should certainly come on for the run. Apache Pilot i...

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Newton Abbot 5.00

01 Sep 2020

Newton Abbot 5.00 Handicap Hurdle Class 5 - 2 miles 5 1/2 Furlongs - 15 run - Going - Good The Going here should be genuinely Good with a bit of cut after a dry and sunny weekend preceded by some...

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Perth - Sunday 30th August

30 Aug 2020

Robin is interested in 2 races and here are his observations.Robin - Perth 3.15 Perth Gold Cup - Class 2 Handicap - 3 Miles A decent race for this type of year and a pair with some winning Course...

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Beverley - Thursday 27th August

27 Aug 2020

BEVERLEY 2.30 Brief Analysis-: Beverley 2.30 - 7 1/2 furlongs and up this steep hill really looking for solid 1 mile form. Going is soft and that can mitigate a low draw bias. The one w...

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Musselburgh 4.35

26 Aug 2020

MUSSELBURGH 4.35 - 2 miles - 13 run Good to Soft (rain) A race in which it' very hard to find anything at the top of the market with value that's crying out to be backed. A few like Arthurs ...

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Catterick 5.05

25 Aug 2020

Catterick 5.05 - 7 furlongs - Class 6 - soft We pointed out last week that the draw bias here on soft of heavy radically changes from very low to very high as they all come Stand side as the trac...

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York 2.45

20 Aug 2020

YORK 2.45 - Class 2 - 7 furlongs 192 yards - 19 run - Good (likely to be Good to Soft at best) The first thing to say about "The Clipper" is to ignore the 7 furlong bit, it's a MILE race, a few y...

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York 3.45

19 Aug 2020

York 3.45 - Class 2 - 2 Miles ad 56 yards - Good - could be considerably softer A marathon trip and one where it pays to have a prominent position. I want  something proven at the trip ...

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Catterick 5.20

17 Aug 2020

Catterick 5.20 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Class 5 - Amateur Race A decent field and I looked closely at Snookered and Dance King who really ought to be competitive in this field off their current mark...

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Chepstow 4.55

15 Aug 2020

Chepstow 4.55A Class 6 - 6 furlong Sprint - 17 declaredThe Going through yesterday was changed from Good to Good to Soft and I expect it to go Good to Soft to Soft today.The draw on soft can favour hi...

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Chepstow 8.05

14 Aug 2020

Chepstow 8.05 - 2 miles - Class 5 - 13 run There are a few "in form types" here, some with penalties and others up in trip and most won't want too much rain. You then have the Course and Dis...

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Perth 6.10 (Trackers 1/2 point each way)

11 Aug 2020

Perth 6.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 Miles 4 Furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft  There aren't many I could confidently rule out here, even down at the bottom of the market but a couple at ...

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Friday 7th August - Cartmel

07 Aug 2020

ROBIN - Cartmel.3.45 - 2 miles and 1 furlong - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 There are 4 Course and Distance winners in here, proven around this stunning and distinctly unique Course. I think th...

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Stratford 4.50

06 Aug 2020

Stratford 4.50 Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles and 1 furlong A race where only may be 3 or 4 have solid chances based on known form. Cawthorne and Court Jurado head the market, the...

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Newton Abbott 2.20 + Ayr Trackers

05 Aug 2020

ROBIN - Newton Abbot 2.20 Novice Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 Furlongs - Good Good - light rainThe top 3 in the market here are Mrs Miggins who comes off a 244 day break after a 3rd wind operation. A w...

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Catterick 4.15

04 Aug 2020

Catterick 4.15 - Class 4 Handicap - 3 yo - 13 run over 7 Furlongs The favourites Midnite Bride and Passing Nod offer no value but clearly big danger. In Stall 1 which is the plum draw here i...

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Goodwood 1.45

29 Jul 2020

Goodwood 1.45 - Handicap Class 2 - 2miles 4 1/2 furlongs If Goodwood is quirky then this race is "mad". They start in front of the Stands, run the wrong way down the straight and then take variou...

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Sandown 6.30

23 Jul 2020

Sandown 6.30 1 Martineo - 1 point each way. - @ 11/1(almost all Bookies go Odds to 4th place) Has had the benefit of 2 decent runs already and best form on AW off a higher mark than this (wi...

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York 2.30

19 Jul 2020

York 2.30 - 5 furlongs - 15 run - Class 2 I find it very hard to split the prominent running Course specialist COPPER KNIGHT and the usually held up and fast finishing ARECIBO. The determining fa...

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Catterick 2.50

15 Jul 2020

ROBIN -: Catterick 2.50 - Class 4 - 6 Furlongs - 12 Run - Good. Despite being shorter than we'd like it's hard to see past ABEL HANDY so a 2 point win bet on that, if you can get 4/1 or...

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Tuesday 14th July

14 Jul 2020

RIPON 6.05 - Class 6 - 6 furlongs Good - 11 run The one I keep coming back to in this race is KODIMOOR. It ran up a hat trick of wins around this time last season and best run may actually h...

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Robin Friday 10th July

10 Jul 2020

ROBIN - Market Rasen 2.40 Summer Plate - 2 miles 5 1/2 Furlongs - Handicap A race where many come off extended winter breaks (the "summer jumpers") and others come off shorter 3-4 month breaks. A...

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York 5.20

09 Jul 2020

ROBIN TAYLOR - York 5.20 - Class 2 - 1 mile - 17 run A big field York handicap with 17 runners and I narrowed them down to 5 at the final stage. Fox Premier and Brian Epstein head the market...

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Sunday 5th July

05 Jul 2020

On to today and tips and Analysis in 2 big field races at Haydock and Doncaster from ROBIN-;HAYDOCK 1.30 - Class 4 - 1 mile and 6 furlongs - Going Soft (sunny and dry after early rain) I'd been i...

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Hamilton 4.15 + Chepstow 3.50

03 Jul 2020

Here are the selections from Robin-:HAMILTON 4.15 - Class 4 6f and 6 yds - 11 run - Good to Soft but heavy rain forecast. Galloway Hills and Dandys Gold are current co-favourites and easy to see ...

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Chepstow 8.30

30 Jun 2020

ROBIN is in the hot seat today and here is his analysis-: Chepstow 8.30 HAMMY END looks to be a very strong and worthy favourite here and if you want a win saver at around 2/1 I would not pu...

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Beverley 3.45

23 Jun 2020

ROBIN - Beverley 3.45 Class 4 - 1 mile 2 furlongs. There are a few in here who have had a run already and from some of the "bigger" Northern Yards and I have a hunch this race could throw up some...

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Ascot 12.40

20 Jun 2020

The Silver Wokingham at 12.40 with analysis and tips from ROBIN-:Let's start at the very top of the market and APLOMB - drawn nicely, ticks every conceivable box, the one they all have to beat so I wi...

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Ascot 3.35 Tips and Trackers and Ascot 1.15 Tracker

17 Jun 2020

ROBIN - ASCOT 3.35 Royal Hunt Cup - Class 2 - 1 mile 23 run A race we have won a few times over the years and as ever the Draw will be crucial. Middle to High held sway yesterday, can't see any r...

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Ascot 4.40

16 Jun 2020

ASCOT STAKES 4.40 - Daily Tips - Robin TA long distance race that is pretty much the second / third string Gold Cup.A number of horses in here more associated with National Hunt but some nice value pr...

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Doncaster 2.15

13 Jun 2020

Good Morning;ROBIN T -: Doncaster 2.15 6 Presidential - 1 point each way @ 8/1  / 1 Muntadab - 1/2 point each way @ 11/1(Skybet + William Hill enhance to 4th so use if at all possi...

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Kempton 7.30 + Yarmouth Tracker

10 Jun 2020

ROBIN - KEMPTON 7.30 Class 5 1 miles 4 furlongs 12 run A competitive Handicap just a few Yards short of 1 + 1/2 miles and we want to take on the favourite Beat The Judge here whose form...

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Johnny Henderson 4.50

13 Mar 2020

Always a deep and competitive race almost at the end of the week and a frenetic pace usually over 2 miles and a few yards with a field this time of 20.Can be a race that throws up a real dark horse an...

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Cheltenham 5.30 Kim Muir - Amateur Handicap Chase - 3 miles 2 Furlongs 23 run

12 Mar 2020

A race where the jockey is as important if not more so than the horse as one of the top amateurs can coax a horse home, whereas a less able amateur might not get the best horse home!I think that LE BR...

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Cheltenham 2.50 Coral Cup

11 Mar 2020

A 26 runner Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles and 5 furlongs26 runners equates to one key factor and that is LUCK in running. In a field of this size you really need to be getting a position as you come do...

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Ffos Llas 3.55

06 Mar 2020

ROBIN - Ffos Llas 3.55 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles (12 run) Heavy We saw a 66/1 winner of the long distance Chase at Exeter on Tuesday and it would not be a massive surprise if something t...

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Wincanton 3.00

05 Mar 2020

Wincanton 3.00 - Handicap Hurdle Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs (18 run) Can't see a lot in the bottom end of the market to excite at a big price with the exception of STREETS OF FIRE.  That o...

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Huntingdon 2.50

01 Mar 2020

Huntingdon 2.50 - Handicap Hurdle Class 5 - 3 miles 1 Furlong (18 run) - soft A big field, a fair amount of deadwood but could be very competitive and hard to rule some out who have not been in b...

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Doncaster 3.35

29 Feb 2020

ROBIN T - Doncaster 3.35 Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 11 run There are some bubbles to burst here and I'm going to take a "contrarian view" on the basis that it is very difficu...

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Newbury 2.10

28 Feb 2020

NEWBURY 2.10 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 14 runners - 2 miles 4 1/2 Furlongs   A few unexposed ones in here and 2 stand out for me. ALNADAM from the Sleton yard is upped in ...

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Musselburgh 2.40

26 Feb 2020

Musselburgh 2.40. Handicap Hurdle 3 miles - Class 4 At the head of the market are 3 big dangers but I have concerns about all 3 sufficient to think that they are not great value. Trongate and Fir...

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Kempton 2.55 Tip Analysis + Trackers at Kempton + Bangor

07 Feb 2020

Kempton 2.55 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 furlongs (18 run) Good to Soft The enhanced place odds for 18 runners and a competitive field draw me in here and we will have a win save...

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Market Rasen 2.10

04 Feb 2020

Market Rasen 2.10 Handicap Hurdle Class 4  A race where Course and Distance winner BLUE HUSSAR who was very impressive last time looks the one they all have to beat and I have no qualms in h...

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Sandown 3.35

01 Feb 2020

Sandown Masters Chase Class 2 - 3 miles and 37 yards A nice race and some old favourites and I narrowed down to a short list of 3 with the soft Going likely to be on the "tacky" side. CLASSI...

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Chepstow 2.55

31 Jan 2020

Chepstow 2.55 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 1/2 furlongs - 10 run  Heavy I am not sure about some of the market leaders on this Heavy tacky Going so we will give another chance to E...

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Wincanton 2.20

30 Jan 2020

WINCANTON 2.20 - Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong + 30 yards (12 run) Soft A very nice race and a competitive field that will take some sorting and weeding out. I narrowed the 12 down to a s...

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Newcastle 2.10

28 Jan 2020

Newcastle 2.10 Class 3 HC - 2 miles 7 furlongs 91 yards - Going Soft A very competitive race for a Tuesday and a nice mixture of progressive and established Chasers on proper winter Ground. ...

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Doncaster 3.55

24 Jan 2020

Doncaster 3.55 Class 4 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles 84 yards - Good to Soft - 14 run There were 4 of the 14 who took my eye and the obvious one is Supreme Escape who is the one to beat and on whom I...

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Ayr 3.00

19 Jan 2020

AYR 3.00 Handicap Chase, Class 4 - 2 miles 5 1/2 furlongs 10 run - Heavy The market here is dominated by Aloomomo and Calivigny, both are in form and very much respected but at the odds not reall...

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Haydock 4.15

18 Jan 2020

Haydock 4.15 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong Class 3 and the last race on the Card and that means an absolute slog in the mud. This is a race tailor made therefore for a Sue Smith horse and mid-winter is th...

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Huntingdon 1.35

10 Jan 2020

ROBIN - Huntingdon 1.35 Handicap Chase 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Good To Soft. At face value this race is between Robyndzone, Arthurs Reuben and Stonebrig Legend who are at the head of the market ...

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Plumpton 2.40

05 Jan 2020

Plumpton 2.40 Sussex National - Handicap Chase 3 miles 4 1/2 furlongs. Soft (likely sticky drying ground)  I think there are 2 keys to this race, firstly the Going is reportedly "soft" but i...

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Cheltenham 2.35

01 Jan 2020

Cheltenham 2.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 13 run I can leave the favourite Skandiburg here as not sure of the value and I will take it on the chin if it wins. KILBRICKEN STORM need...

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Warwick 2.35

31 Dec 2019

Warwick 2.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 2 furlongs 15 runners At the head of the market Glenforde for the Skeltons and Pemberley for Emma Lavelle look solid and big dangers. I'd be ...

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Taunton 2.55

30 Dec 2019

A number of these would be hoping for the track to be riding on the good side of soft whilst the Going stick indicates it will be tackier than that and the trip of 3 miles and 2 furlongs will take som...

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Wincanton 2.00

26 Dec 2019

ROBIN - Wincanton 2.00 Handicap Chase Class 3 , 3 miles 1 furlong - Heavy  This will b a real test in the mud and add in wind and rain and it could see them well strung out. There are not ma...

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Thursday 19th December - Exeter 2.50

19 Dec 2019

 IF the Meeting is on, in the 2.50 BIG TIME FRANK gets his conditions, back below a mark of 90 and a whopping 20 lbs pull for a 1 length defeat by Kiwi Myth in a race over CD last year, early pri...

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ludlow 2.35

18 Dec 2019

Ludlow 2.35 Handicap Chase, Class 3 2miles 7 1/2 furlongs 10 run. Significant how many of these won't want it too soft. Going is reported to be soft but if frost gets in and comes out that could ...

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Hereford 2.55

14 Dec 2019

Robin - Hereford 2.55 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 3 miles 1 1/2 furlongs (14 run)Likely to be a real stamina test here and although Master Tradesman is a strong favourite and will be tough to beat, at...

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Cheltenham 3.40

13 Dec 2019

ROBIN T - 3.40 my 2 against the field here are FALCO BLITZ and SMACKWATER JACK and I will come on to them shortly. Looking at the market I can see why Ask Ben is favourite but a promising run at ...

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Kelso 1.15

08 Dec 2019

Kelso 1.15 The Borders National over 4 miles and 1/2 furong on soft>heavy Going and sure to be a real slog. I looked and narrowed down to around 6 of with Achill Road Boy and Anteros discarded...

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Wincanton 1.30

05 Dec 2019

Wincanton 1.30 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong and 15 run Coopers Square and El Presente at the head of the market look solid but yet to fully prove themselves at the trip, at the ot...

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Ludlow 3.10

04 Dec 2019

Ludlow 3.10 Handicap Hurdle 3 miles Class 4. The top 3 in the market Those Tiger Feet, Urtheonetahiwant; Derrick D'Anjou all have strong claims but not that strong that I don't feel something low...

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Newbury 1.50

29 Nov 2019

Newbury 1.50 Handicap Chase Class 2 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 run  The Going is soft here, a long back-straight then a short straight across the top and a long run in places an emphasis on sta...

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Warwick 2.40

20 Nov 2019

Warwick 2.40 - Handicap Hurdle Class 4 over 2 miles and 3 furlongs - 12 run There are a couple of interest here both at decent Odds, I will adopt a watching brief on Olly Murphy's Highgate H...

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Hereford 3.30

12 Nov 2019

Hereford 3.30 - 3 miles 1 furlong Handicap Chase Class5. Very moderate field of 11 and hard to have confidence in any which is why at the Odds I really want to oppose Brigadeer Bob and This breac...

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Wincanton 1.50

09 Nov 2019

Robin - Wincanton 1.50 Handicap Hurdle Mares - Class 2 15 run - 2 miles 5 1/2 furlongs The close working relationship between The Barber Family and Paul Nicholls means that the Yard will always s...

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Exeter 4.20

05 Nov 2019

Exeter 4.15 Handicap Hurdle Class 4  - 2 miles 7 furlongs  (The same Going and Fitness concerns raised by Robin) A race full of intrigue and potential and one which we may end up c...

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Stratford 4.25

31 Oct 2019

Stratford 4.25 A Handicap Chase over 2 miles and 6 1/2 Furlongs and 10 declared. Financial Outcome looks the one to beat so solid Tricast material but not great value. De Forgotten one has d...

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Chepstow 1.45

29 Oct 2019

ROBIN - Chepstow 1.45 LEN BRENNAN ticks all the boxes for me here. Has had a warm up over Hurdles on the 1st of October and that race fitness could be key. The Going, trip and handicap mark ...

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Wincanton 1.00

27 Oct 2019

Wincanton 1.00 - 2 miles 51/2 furlongs Handicap Hurdle Class 4  - 17 run. DEMON FOU was an impressive winner last time over Course and Distance and gets a 10lbs penalty. Clearly has imp...

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Cheltenham 3.45

26 Oct 2019

Cheltenham 3.45 - Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles (13 run)The Going and race fitness will be vital although there is one I fancy who has decent "first time out" form over Course and Distance.Gunfleet is fav...

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Worcester 2.20

23 Oct 2019

Worcester 2.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles and 4 furlongs 13 declared. A competitive field on Good to Soft and how soft it is will be crucial as many of these will want it as dry as pos...

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Huntingdon 4.20

15 Oct 2019

HUNTINGDON 4.20 - Class 4 Handicap Chase 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs The top of the market looks about right but nothing there really jumps off the page at me so I will look for a bit of value. S...

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Chepstow 4.30

12 Oct 2019

Chepstow 4.30 - 2 miles 3 1/2 furlong Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 (17 declared)The Going at Chepstow yesterday deteriorated and the soft of this morning could turn heavy with further rain expected, prop...

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Worcester 4.25

10 Oct 2019

There is some close collateral form between a few of these and on face value G'Day Aussie is 3lbs better off for beating NORTH STAR OSCAR by 6 lengths here recently. The value in the market is therefo...

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Ludlow 2.45

09 Oct 2019

Robin - Ludlow 2.45 A big field but many of these may need the run and unless something finds a real spurt of form the interest would seem to be at the top of the market or amongst those with som...

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Uttoxeter 4.10

06 Oct 2019

Uttoxeter 4.10 2 miles 7 furlongs Handicap Hurdle Class 3. Cracker Jack looks the one to beat if fit, a progressive horse last season and one to follow. Allelu Allelula and Another Frontier ...

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Hexham 5.05

04 Oct 2019

Hexham 5.05 a Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs on soft Going that is likely to be very churned up by the time of this final race on the Card. Court Baloo and Vif Argent head the m...

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Warwick 3.40

03 Oct 2019

It will be interesting to see how Jubilympics fares on debut for the in-form Emma Lavelle but the horse usually needs a run so I will watch with interest. Prabeni has promised in the past but this ex ...

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Huntingdon 4.40

02 Oct 2019

Huntingdon 4.40 - 3 miles and 1 furlong, Good is official description but will be on soft side of that probably. Hard to look past Lord Ballim who was unlucky last time and Transpennine Star...

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Newton Abbot 3.35

20 Sep 2019

SILVER QUAY for Jimmy and Bryony Frost looks like a sporting each way bet here , won off marks of 90 and then 100 last winter, a promising return recently and with some cut in the ground after waterin...

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Worcester 1.50

16 Sep 2019

ROBIN - Worcester 1.50 A Grade 15 Handicap Chase with 14 runners over 2 miles and 7 furlongs and some "old friends" and some solid form pointers. The portable fences here mean that the ...

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Kelso 5.00

10 Sep 2019

Trip is just short of 3 miles here and a Class 5 Chase. There are some who can tangibly labelled "no hopers" and a few who might need the run and that narrows the field down nicely. One who can "pop u...

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Ascot 4.40

06 Sep 2019

I like to hedge the draw here and will have one drawn high and one drawn low as looking back at the race the flanks can dominate and it's just a case of where the pace is.  A Sure Welcome dr...

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Uttoxeter 1.50

04 Sep 2019

There are a few old friends in here and we can't ignore STONEMADFORSPEED who was a gallant runner up for us last time at Worcester for some each way profit. This Course should suit its promi...

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Chepstow 2.50

22 Aug 2019

I can't look past ANOTHER BOY here, a winner without a penalty, excellent Course record and only question is to back to win or have an each way saver, that I will leave to your discretion.&n...

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Worcester 8.00

21 Aug 2019

Worcester 8.00 a Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles and 7 furlongs. STONEMADFORSPEED jumps off the page somewhat on basis of some consistent form in this lowly grade. A close finishing 3rd ov...

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Newton Abbot 5.35

21 Jul 2019

Newton Abbott 5.35 - Western Sunrise ran a much better race last time when tipped, should come on a little more for that run, gets perfect conditions with some rain in area a few days ago and as ...

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Worcester 5.15 (and Tracker 2.15)

08 Jul 2019

Worcester 5.15 - A Class 5 Handicap Hurdle race over 2 miles and 7 furlongs on genuinely Good Going (I walked the Course with dogs yesterday, well watered and some nice rain in past few days).&nb...

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Newton Abbot 3.15

05 Jul 2019

The race was won last season by PETRIFY and that looks a solid bet again, seemed to be running in to form last time out and finished well placed despite losing momentum having been hampered ...

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Newton Abbot 9.00

25 Jun 2019

Newton Abbot 9.00 - Class 4 Handicap Hurdle over 3 miles and 2 1/2 furlongs, the lights may be twinkling as they finish this unless its a very sunny evening but i liked 3 Course and Distance winn...

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Royal Ascot 5.00

19 Jun 2019

with 29 runners at time of writing (Crazy Horse who was on a short list of about 8 is a non runner) you have to look at Royal Ascot form, Course form, handicap mark; Going preference and then try to w...

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Ffos Llas 5.35

06 Jun 2019

 Ffos Llas 5.35 CULM COUNSELLOR - A 3 mile Class 5 Handicap Chase and a number of these are not totally proven over 3 miles and might need a bit more rain than is forecast. The Going is Good...

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York 3.45

25 May 2019

York 3.45 - The service tipped EH BAH GUM last time and it ran very well from the wrong side pace wise to finish 4th behind stable mate Copper Knight who runs here again and I fancy EH ...

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Worcester 8.10

24 May 2019

Worcester 8.10 - 2 miles and 7 furlongs and a Class 5 Handicap Hurdle. I can't see Sandy Bay and Cottonvale being far away and they make an ideal reverse forecast and 2 for the Tricast but with s...

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Worcester 8.10

24 May 2019

Worcester 8.10 - 2 miles and 7 furlongs and a Class 5 Handicap Hurdle. I can't see Sandy Bay and Cottonvale being far away and they make an ideal reverse forecast and 2 for the Tricast but with s...

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Newbury 3.00

18 May 2019

London Cup over 10 Furlongs and a field packed with progressive 3 year olds. A lot have chances but logic and past performance tells me that John Gosden always has one ready for these big Saturday Han...

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Haydock 3.10 Swinton Hurdle

11 May 2019

A 2 mile "burn up" on Good ground that looks sure to be run at a frenetic pace.I would be very keen on JOHN CONSTABLE who won this easily in 2017 and is 24lbs below last years mark, but poor run last ...

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Huntingdon 4.25

09 May 2019

Huntingdon 4.25 a Handicap Chase over 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs and hard to look past EATON MILLER again who is in decent form, returns to track that suits better than Warwick last time wh...

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Newton Abbot 4.45

08 May 2019

 Newton Abbot 4.45 - another track expecting a deluge which could turn the race on its head. A nice Class 3 Chase over 3 miles and 2 furlongs and with the going watered and then heavy rain could ...

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Fakenham 3.45

07 May 2019

Fakenham 3.45 - The Norfolk National run over 3 miles and 5 furlongs and the biggest danger may be that they get dizzy round this quirky tight track. The value could be right at the top of the handica...

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Uttoxeter 4.00

04 May 2019

Uttoxeter 4.00 - A good summer jumping chase over 3 miles and with some rain about yesterday and overnight the chances of AMI DESBOIS have increased with a bit of cut ideal for this sol...

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Bangor 5.40

26 Apr 2019

 Bangor 5.40 -: I want to take on the Skelton odds-on favourite, not necessarily seeing it beaten here but for the each way value and a Tricast poke. Dancetothelight is likely to make it a t...

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Exeter 3.50

16 Apr 2019

Exeter 3.50 The trip of 3 miles and 6 furlongs and Good to Soft rules out just about everything if you are looking for proven form at trip in conditions. Of those unexposed at the trip it would b...

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Newbury 3.15

13 Apr 2019

Newbury 3.15 I like a nice Straight mile race on the Flat despite being more on a Jumps man as over the straight mile they have chance to sort themselves out and more more tactically than at Spri...

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Fontwell 4.20

12 Apr 2019

Ayr 4.30 - a 3 mile 1/2 furlong Handicap Hurdle and I am taken by how many are not conclusively proven at the trip or coming off significant breaks. If they were fit and had recent runs i would be ver...

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Warwick 4.50

10 Apr 2019

Warwick 4.50 A Chase over 3 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs and really not much value past the 3 market leaders in CONAS TAOI; FIFTY SHADES and KILCREA BRIDGE. A classic Tricast Perm to play. I will tip...

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Exeter 4.40

09 Apr 2019

Exeter 4.40 A Class 4 race over 2 miles and 5 1/2 furlongs and the going is Good but been a few showers recently and therefore not on the firm side. No excuses for anything in a Going respect. Fl...

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Aintree 1.45

06 Apr 2019

Aintree 1.45 AUX PTIT SOINS - 22 runners over an extended 3 miles and on the drying ground I think this will go to a horse with a touch of class as opposed to a grinding stayer. Sire Du Berlais a...

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Aintree 4.05

05 Apr 2019

Aintree 4.05 Topham Chase over 2 miles 5 furlongs, often a good guide for future Nationals and a 29 runner field so in some ways a pin job and definitely going to need one that has luck in runnin...

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Aintree 4.05

04 Apr 2019

The Hunter Chase over 2 miles and 5 furlongs. This is a very "top heavy" race and a growing trend sadly for this race where professional Trainers and effectively professional jockeys (in all but name)...

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Wincanton 2.10

03 Apr 2019

Wincanton 2.10 PAINT THE DREAM from the Fergal O'Brien yard looks a solid punt here, the rain yesterday and later today will be a boost, has had 4 runs this season so fit but relatively fresh and...

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Ascot 4.30

31 Mar 2019

a 3 mile Handicap Chase for "veterans" and although many of these have been on the go all season, a few stand out as being fit but fresh. Best value of these may be JUNCTION FOURTEEN who has...

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Stratford 4.15

30 Mar 2019

A Class 5 Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles and 6 furlongs and a filed of 16. Many Bookies will go enhanced to 4th even if one comes out and I think that SANDY BOY is the win saver bet of the day...

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Bangor 4.35

23 Mar 2019

Bangor - On - Dee 4.35, a couple of these have had runs this week (Oneida Tribe and Rollerball Rocco) so remains to be seen if they re-appear. The Going is Soft to Heavy, a drier week but a lot o...

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Gold Cup 3.30 + Foxhunter 4.10

15 Mar 2019

ROBIN has a tip and an analysis race - the tip race is the Gold Cup at 3.30...I think Native River will go out defending on his sword, this is a very high quality and deep renewal, as deep a race as w...

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Cheltenham 2.10

13 Mar 2019

The RSA at 2.10 is not the betting heat in recent years that it once was, but my Nap of the week would be TOPOFTHGAME - a win bet and looks to have an ideal opportunity to give Paul Nicholls a de...

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Cheltenham 2.50

12 Mar 2019

A 24 runner race with large selection of enhanced odds available, one of the "betting heats" of the week. In likely wet and very windy conditions I think big field experience in winter Going will be v...

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Warwick 5.00

10 Mar 2019

 In a competitive 3 mile Handicap Hurdle we'll stick with THE WELSH PADDIES who won for us 3 weeks ago on the day when all 3 SP2A Tips won at nice odds. Has gone up 6lbs for that but looks progre...

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Sandown 1.50

09 Mar 2019

Sandown 1.50 - A Hurdle Series Final and they will all be here to win. Evidence yesterday was that it was very testing Going and with some obvious pace on here, I favour those proven over further...

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Newcastle 2.00

05 Mar 2019

This is a poor race but down the long straight on softer Ground the past stamina proof of VALKENBURG, dropped in trip on debut for Harriet Bethell looks a smart move. The horse is fit, genuine, well h...

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Newbury 1.55

01 Mar 2019

Newbury 1.45 -: A Conditional Riders Handicap Hurdle over 2 1/2 miles and CRYSTAL LAD is the obvious favourite 10/3 is a decent price, the Yard can't always be relied upon with favourites though and a...

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Chepstow 3.40

23 Feb 2019

CHEPSTOW 3.40 if we have a small win saver on KAPCORSE at around 9/2 who could be anything it will set us up for a speculative punt on a couple who look over-priced to me based on some consistent...

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Wetherby 4.00

19 Feb 2019

Wetherby 4.00 - Kerry Lee did us a favour on Sunday and after waiting for rain that never came in the Autumn her horses are finally at full fitness and some off nice marks. This one seems to need...

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Huntingdon 4.05

17 Feb 2019

The 4.10 race is over 3 miles and a few of these have to prove stamina or conclusively prove it in a truly run race, that includes QUASHA; STOCKBURN and QUERRY HORSE, all of who are dangers but none o...

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Ascot 4.30

16 Feb 2019

ASCOT 4.30 I narrowed this down to 5-6 contenders and will take on current market leader Daydream Alumes as I have too many concerns about the trip. I think of the top few in the market both WORT...

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Sandown 4.05

15 Feb 2019

Sandown 4.05 - A competitive 3 mile Class 3 Chase and plenty of pace on here with the likes of Bramble Brook; Achille and Scotstown all prominent runners, Thedrinkymeister too likes to get on wit...

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Market Rasen 3.25

05 Feb 2019

Market Rasen 3.25 - Nice 2 1/2 mile Hurdle and a lot with chances. The top of the market looks OK but not bomb-proof and of those I think EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS is easily the best each way value. A C...

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Sandown 3.35

02 Feb 2019

Sandown 3.35. When we get frost and covers on we never really know what the Going is like underneath until Racing starts. There has been little or no rain so I am basing on a horse who can handle wint...

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Newcastle 3.05

29 Jan 2019

NEWCASTLE 3.05 -: A race over 3 miles, wintery weather and going to take some getting especially if the wind picks up. I can't leave PETITE GANACHE out, one to beat and decent price so a 1 point ...

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Sunday 27th January

27 Jan 2019

The unique nature of the track lends itself to Course and Distance form and a couple have strong Claims on that basis. REDMOND can possibly be excused for a poor run at Warwick last time (tricky jumpi...

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Cheltenham 1.15

26 Jan 2019

Robin Taylor - Cheltenham 1.15 KILDISART looks the one they all have to beat here and the 3/1 is competitive enough for me to have a rare win only bet. The horse looks very progressive and this c...

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Chepstow 3.50

18 Jan 2019

Chepstow 3.50 Goodgirltheresa a horse tipped several times won in fine style on Monday and makes a quick return before a penalty. They must think she is fresh enough and i would not put you off a...

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Fontwell 1.20

14 Jan 2019

FONTWELL 1.20 Kentford Heiress is a Course specialist whose runs elsewhere can sometimes be ignored and makes the Tracker. BANG ON won a decent Novice at Taunton and was then made favou...

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Ayr 1.00

02 Jan 2019

ASK THE TYCOON - I think there is some each way value here against an Odds On favourite who has been quite busy. The selection has some good 3 mile Point 2 Point form and looks very unexposed to ...

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Wetherby 12.30

26 Dec 2018

Incholm has been runner up in the last 2 runnings of this race and looks sure to be a major factor again and is a win saver bet, of the remainder the proven stamina of Durbanville who has always looke...

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Hereford 12.00

15 Dec 2018

Hereford 12.00 MAYBE PLENTY / THE LAST BRIDGE - 1/2 POINT EACH WAY BOTH.A lot will depend on how much the rain has got in to the ground, if the race was at 3pm I would be basing analysis on soft to he...

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Musselburgh 2.45

10 Dec 2018

ROBIN - Musselburgh 2.45 ARTHURS SECRET - Trainer won big Chase at Kelso yesterday and when Stewards enquired about improvement of the winner he citedthat horses are coming in to form after some healt...

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Chepstow 12.20

08 Dec 2018

Chepstow 12.20 POP ROCKSTAR - I am a big fan of Beallandendall but this race looks a little deep and have never considered it a Saturday horse, despite good course and distance form. Conas Taoi a...

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Exeter 2.05

07 Dec 2018

(Robin) RISK AND ROLL -: A competitive Handicap Chase over 2 miles and 3 furlongs and a few exposed and more than a few unexposed ones in here. This could be a race to follow in terms of form lines, e...

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Haydock 12.20

05 Dec 2018

Haydock 2.20 Quri is an odds on favourite here and the logical choice but that can push prices of others out. There is heavy rain about and the "Good to Soft" may quickly turn soft or heavy and that o...

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Carlisle 12.55

02 Dec 2018

CHAMPAGNE TO GO + PRINCESS MONONOKE look the pair to side with here and we can't split them. Secret Escape has the benefit of a run and Cheekpieces but may need better underfoot conditions whilst BON ...

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Newbury 3.35

30 Nov 2018

Newbury 3.35 - This is a very competitive field of 12 over 3 miles and it is hard to safely rule anything out. The likes of Dragon Destruval; Rockpoint; Bobo Mac and Virginia Chick are real dangers bu...

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Uttoxeter 1.10

25 Nov 2018

In the 1.10 at Uttoxeter DISCAY looks a decent each way punt. It has had some decent runs round this quirky track, the trip and Going hold no terrors, Yard always worth a second look here (indeed anyw...

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Hexham 2.55

21 Nov 2018

I can't see the value in Chanceanotherfive and others at the head of the market based on actual form as opposed to Bumper Form or how much they cost. It is a poor race and SP2A favourite SNOWED IN wou...

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Plumpton 3.05

19 Nov 2018

Plumpton 3.05 6 CRUISING BYE @ 8/1 + 4 ROYALS AND REBELS @ 12/1 (bits of 14) 1/2 point each way each (Sky and PP odds to 4th enhanced) I can't back BERMEO at 2/1 in this type of race and don...

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Ayr 2.15

14 Nov 2018

RUBENESQUE ticks all my boxes here, is fit and had a run, runs well in these conditions, ideal trip and a nice handicap mark and should run a solid race at what looks like a bit of value.

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Lingfield 3.20

13 Nov 2018

KEEL OVER should take all the beating on this Going and at 4/1 a win bet for most but you may be tempted in to a place saver or a crafty each way double with the tip from The Advisor (above). The hors...

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Hexham 3.45

09 Nov 2018

Hexham 3.45 - fitness and stamina will be key here on this tough gruelling tack and I narrowed down to 4 horses who most fit the right criteria. CHANCELTON has an obvious chance and I will have with m...

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Newbury 2.55

08 Nov 2018

Newbury 2.55 CLONDAW CIAN - 1/2 point each way - (consider Dingo Dollar / Tobefair in small Tricast Perm)I can't find very many in here who have assured fitness or guaranteed to run well fresh, and wi...

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Carlisle 2.05

04 Nov 2018

Carlisle 2.05 BARRYS Jack 1/2 point each way (if Going remains good consider a small rev F/C on Suggestion and Take A Break)BARRYS JACK has some good Course and Distance form and looks like an "Autumn...

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Worcester 4.10

24 Oct 2018

Worcester 4.10 15 Dory @ 7/1 + 10 Peggies Venture @ 9/1 (11/1 early with PP) - 1/2 point each way each - Lads / Coral / Sky / Betfred / Tote enhance to 4th place odds)The Final of a summer long compet...

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Uttoxeter 5.05

07 Oct 2018

Robin Taylor - Uttoxeter 5.05 5 Next Level - 1/2 point each way @ 20/1 (wh / pp) 16/1 (generally)(caution in early Sunday markets especially with 99% probably going on Longchamp - price could van...

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Newton Abbot 4.30

01 Oct 2018

Newton Abbot 4.30 4 Kalifourchon @ 12/1 + 8 Glanvilles Guest @ 11/1 - both 1 point each way (Ladbrokes + Coral + Sky enhanced to 4th place)+ Tricast suggestion in write up.A Class 4 com...

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Perth 4.50

26 Sep 2018

Perth 4.50 5 Jack Devine - 1/2 point each way @ 12/1 (Ladbrokes / Coral / Betfred and Skybet - enhanced to 4 places)A competitive Handicap over almost 3 miles. A few bring penalties and significa...

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Warwick 4.05

25 Sep 2018

TipsterCourseTimeHorseStakeNotesRobinWarw4.052 Lillian @ 7/1½ e/w ilk Rock is a worthy favourite in this race and the one to beat but its price makes a couple of others more interesting. F...

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Plumpton 2.55

23 Sep 2018

Robin T Plump 2.55 2 Garo De Juilley @ 11/2 ½ e/w    The likely Soft (not Good to Firm) here opens up a great chance for GARO DE JUILLEY who is race fit and one of the few with any ki...

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Wednesday 15th August

15 Aug 2018

Worcester 5.20 3 Boss Mans Ladder - 1 point each way @ 8/1 Worcester 6.50 4 Marvellous Monty @ 14/1 (B365 / BV) / 5 Undisputed @ 10/1 (B365) 1/2 point e/w eachI will take on the 2 races over just...

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Newton Abbot 4.50

06 Aug 2018

Newton Abbot 4.50 9 Findusatgorcombe @ 10/1 + 2 Indian Reel @ 12/1 - 1/2 point each way each horseThere are a few in here with chances but who have yet to conclusively prove they have the stamina for ...

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Market Rasen 3.15

21 Jul 2018

Market Rasen 3.15 1 Alcala - 1 point each way @ 7/1 Most Bookies go odds to 4thRobin has texted the tip through to me and has commented that he prefers the Course and Distance winner of the race last ...

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Ffos Llas 6.30

13 Jul 2018

Ffos Llas 6.30 5 Super Scorpion @ 10/1 (early B365 / BV) 8/1 generally - 1 point each wayA 3 mile Handicap Chase and I like the logic espoused by Ian last week of being wary of any long distance runne...

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Worcester 5.00

09 Jul 2018

ROBIN TAYLOR - Worcester 5.00 2 Balkinstown @ 7/1 - 1 point each wayI was immediately taken with the price of this one which looks real value in a poor race. A Course and Distance winner who finally g...

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Huntingdon 4.20

28 May 2018

Huntingdon 4.20 7 Scented Lady 1/2 point each way @ 10/1A 2 miles and 4 Furlong Handicap Hurdle with LADBROKES / CORAL and SKYBET going Odds to 4th place and we will seek to exploit that value. Our ol...

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Uttoxeter 1.55

27 May 2018

Uttoxeter 1.55 4 Cintex - 1/2 point each way @ 8/1If you want a win saver on ZEBI BOY here at 5/2 feel free to do so but may not want it too soft. CINTEX looks the each way value solid at 8/1. It has ...

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Worcester 8.15

25 May 2018

Worcester 8.15 Bermeo - A big field but many will have been declared on basis of Good To Firm and they can over-water here to take sting out of the ground. By race time I anticipate several hours of h...

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Newton Abbot 4.15

16 May 2018

ROBIN TAYLOR - Newton Abbot 4.15 3 Dunns River  @ 10/1 (B365) 8/1 generally - 1/2 point each wayA horse I have tracked through some Point 2 Point form on Good Going and from a go-ahead Yard that ...

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Wincanton 3.20

15 May 2018

RobinWinc3.204 Chato @ 10/1½ e/w The 3.20 at Wincanton is over an extended 2 miles and 5 furlongs and although priced at 5/4; I really do want to find something to take on STOLE THE SHOW. ...

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Haydock 2.00

12 May 2018

Haydock 2.00 3 Debece @ 6/1 + 1 The Tourard Man @ 25/1 - 1/2 point e/w - odds to 4th placeDEBECE made a belated return after a tendon niggle last time out and ran incredibly well for a long way. He re...

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Huntingdon 3.45

10 May 2018

Huntingdon 3.45 2 BANDON ROC - 1/2 point each way @ 8/1 (Ladbrokes / Coral and SkyBet go odds to 4th place)A tough little handicap in which Ian has a few mentions (below). I think the one they all hav...

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Kelso 3.10

09 May 2018

Kelso 3.10 3 Bennys Secret 1/2 point each way at 8/1 (bits of 9/1)A trip of 2 miles and 6 furlongs on Good ground. Although the new NH has officially started and all horse form is punctuated by a dash...

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Towcester 1.35

06 May 2018

Towcester 1.35 2 ABBEY STREET - 1/2 point each way @ 8/1 (early 10's with WH/Sky at 8.00am)3 miles Class 5 Handicap Hurdle on rapidly drying ground and a number who have very solid form have been on t...

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Uttoxeter 3.55

05 May 2018

15 Amore Alato @ 6/1 - 1/2 point each way - all Bookies to 4th placeThe first day officially of the new NH season and a decent race at Uttoxeter where there should be perfect jumping Ground. AMORE ALA...

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Cheltenham 2.40

18 Apr 2018

Cheltenham 2.40 1 Frodon  @ 7/1 / 2 Go Conquer  @ 9/1 - 1/2 point each way each(include Cepage and Ramses De Teillee in Tricast Perm) I am not sure that this race is quite as deep ...

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Uttoxeter 4.15

07 Apr 2018

Uttoxeter 4.15 3 Alltegear No Idea @ 12/1 * - 1/2 point each way (SPECIFIC NOTE to use Skybet = odds to 4th guaranteed)A very moderate race for a Saturday being Class 4 over a trip just short of 3 mil...

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Newbury 3.15

24 Mar 2018

Newbury 3.15 3 If You Say Run @ 8/1 / 5 Sensulano  @ 12/1 (both 1/4 point e/w - odds to 4th place)(see also Mentions at bottom for a further dark horse in this race Jet Set)A competitive final of...

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Cheltenham 4.50

15 Mar 2018

Cheltenham 4.50 1 Cap Soleil @ 12/1 - 1/2 point each wayThe buzz and the market tell you that this is LAURINA's to lose, and that may well be the case. There are though at least2 places up for grabs, ...

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Cheltenham 4.50

13 Mar 2018

Cheltenham 4.50 16 Ms Parfois - 1/2 point each way @ 7/1 (Lads/Coral/PP/Sky - odds to 4th)The 4 mile Amateur Chase has become something of an "Irish benefit" and may be again but there is a complete l...

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Catterick 2.50

07 Mar 2018

Catterick 2.50 10 Shine Baby Shine - 1/2 point each way @ 8/1Kaloci has dome nothing wrong here and will be the one to beat, but she is a tiny little thing has had a couple of tough races and is upin ...

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Kelso 1.55

15 Feb 2018

Kelso 1.55 6 Mighty Thunder - 1 point each way @ 10/1The market leader is McGowans Pass, won well at Ayr, did OK at Haydock next time, most likely winner but no value.Sams Gunner is 2/1 the drop in tr...

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Exeter 3.05

11 Feb 2018

Exeter 3.05 9 Present Times @ 9/2 / 8 Dancing Shadow @ 12/1 - DS = 1 point each wayA 3 mile Hurdle, heavy Going and the last hurdle down the back is omitted; a 9 runner field is reduced to 8 and we ho...

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Towcester 4.35

08 Feb 2018

Towcester 4.35 2 Fearsome Fred @ 15/2 (BV / B365 early) generally 6/1This is a dire race and I really want to take on Goinabegood who despite wins at Exeter is yet to race over this trip;Silent Doctor...

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Musselburgh 3.10

04 Feb 2018

Musselburgh 3.10 3 Connectable @ 7/1 + 2 Callet Mad @ 9/1 - both each wayA trip of just over 3 and a quarter miles, nit sure if they have much fresh Ground so could be a stamina sappingrace in churned...

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Chepstow 3.55

02 Feb 2018

Chepstow 3.55 2 Catching On @ 8/1 + 8 Hansupfordetroit @ 10/1 - both 1/2 point each way(see tips logic and advice specifically re side bet/Tricast on Paddy The Oscar)I want to take on Allchilledout. T...

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Towcester 2.50

01 Feb 2018

Towcester 2.50 10 Bobonyx @ 13/2 + 3 Magical Man @ 9/1 - 1/2 point each way(Ladbrokes / Coral / SkyBet go odds to 4th place - see logic for suggested Tricast Perm)A Class 5 Handicap Chase over 3 miles...

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Cheltenham 1.50

27 Jan 2018

Cheltenham 1.50 6 Ballyhill @ 13/2 / 1 Frodon @ 8/1 - (1/2 point each way - Lads / Coral + BV go odds to 4th - use if you can - see logic for Tricast Perm)The Going stick reading of 5.5 indicates...

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Huntingdon 2.05

26 Jan 2018

Huntingdon 2.05 8 Broken Quest - 1 point each way @ 14/1 (PP + BV) 12/1 generally(have a small win saver on 3 The Flame - generally available 3/1 - all Bookies Odds to 4th)The Going stick information ...

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Catterick 1.55

24 Jan 2018

Catterick 1.55 5 Smugglers Stash - 1 point each way @ 9/1(see Tipsters Logic for additional staking suggestions on this race on Can't Pay Won't Pay)A Handicap Chase Grade 5 over 3 miles and 2 furlongs...

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Fontwell 2.40

21 Jan 2018

Fontwell 2.40 3 For Carmel - 1 point each way @ 11/2 (bits of 6/1 in places)(1 point each way with Ladbrokes / Corals / Sky Bet offering enhanced odds to 4th place)I think the market leaders here are ...

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Haydock 12.55

20 Jan 2018

Haydock 12.55 10 Bingo D'Olivate @ 16/1 / 12 Hartside @ 12/1(1/2 point each way each horse see logic for full staking plans/suggestions re JOKE DANCER )This is a dire race for a Saturday but the condi...

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Wincanton 2.10

18 Jan 2018

Wincanton 2.10 Cyclop @ 4/1 (see staking notes) / 3 Dawson City - 1/2 point each way @ 16/1 (PP + BV)A National over 3 miles and 3 furlongs and a tricky race to call. I was left with 4 and just have a...

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Hereford 2.00

16 Jan 2018

Hereford 2.00 13 Clondaw Rigger @ 12/1 / 6 Handsome Sam @ 12/1 - both each way(split normal 1 point each way in half and back 1/2 point each way each horse preferably with SkyBet - enhanced to 4th pla...

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Kelso 2.45

14 Jan 2018

Kelso 2.45 4 Letemgo @ 10/1 + 10 Poetic Presence @ 16/1 (WH/B365/BV) - specifically stake 1/2 point each way eachWe have backed LETEMGO + POETIC PRESENCE several times and a few placed runs give hope ...

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Catterick 3.45

11 Jan 2018

Catterick 3.45 7 Hartside - 1 point each way @ 9/1 (Coral/ BV/ Sky)Snowed In won for SP2A advised at 14/1 on New Years Day, ran a great race and finished off well, BUT; that is a racethey target and a...

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Ludlow 2.25

10 Jan 2018

Ludlow 2.25 4 Garmain - 1 point each way @ 14/1 (all Bookies odds to 4th place)Flashjack is a strong and short priced favourite but we want to be on something at nice odds, with odds to 4th place;chec...

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Hereford 2.30

08 Jan 2018

Hereford 2.30 3 Handsome Sam - each way @ 8/1 (note also Shanann Star)We have tipped Handsome Sam a couple of times, twice with stable-mate TBbroke Her; and the horse is slowly runningto form, ran wel...

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Chepstow 2.45

06 Jan 2018

Chepstow 2.45 1 Shantou Bob - 2 point win @ 4/1Shantou Bob grabbed a place for us last time, finishing like a train after looking in need of the run; it looks a solid winbet here, in a race where the ...

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Ayr 1.00

02 Jan 2018

Ayr 1.00 10 Letemgo @ 8/1 / 2 Royal Salute @ 10/1(1 point each way both horses)Letemgo has been an SP2A pick a few times and was unlucky not to win here back in October when tipped at 25/1 byIan; a ca...

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Catterick 1.00

01 Jan 2018

ROBIN TAYLOR - Catterick 1.00 9 Snowed In - 1 point each way @ 14/1 (generally)  the striking factor about the race is the number who don't like to get their feet wet; suited by better Going...

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Haydock 2.10

30 Dec 2017

Haydock 2.10 5 Harry The Viking @ 10/1 + 6 Streets Of Promise @ 12/1(both 1/4 point each way all Bookies paying odds to 3rd place)The Going stick indicators are very low, even for Haydock and that ind...

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Wetherby 3.15

27 Dec 2017

Wetherby 3.15 3 Final Fling @ 12/1 / 2 Flemerina @ 10/1 - Odds to 4th place 1/2 each way each horseI think that Pshycoandy and Spoils Of War are a bit short price wise with stamina and form respective...

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Market Rasen 3.15

26 Dec 2017

Market Rasen 2.15 10 Amiral Collonges @ 12/1 / 8 Cyclop  @ 9/2The Lincolnshire National looks to be run on Good to Soft, probably soft as The Course escaped the worst of the rain.CYCLOP looks ver...

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Ludlow 3.05

20 Dec 2017

Robin Taylor - Ludlow 3.05 8 Nefyn Bay - 1/4 point each way @ 7/1"We had some of the worst of the snow and freezing temperatures over in Shropshire and the Course is well protectedby The Clee Hills an...

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Catterick 12.20

19 Dec 2017

Catterick 12.20 5 Irish Hawke @ 7/1  / 13 Toarmandowithlove @ 8/1(1/2 point each way each horse, all Bookies go odds to 4th place)Odds to 4th place generally available here but make sure you find...

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Ffos Llas 12.30

18 Dec 2017

Ffos Llas 12.30 4 Steel Native - 1/2 point win @ 4/1 / 2 Deckers Delight - 1/4 point e/w @ 25/1An intriguing little race over two and a half miles and some excellent Conditionals ride here. The market...

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Taunton 3.10

14 Dec 2017

Taunton 2.10 5 Molineaux @ 9/2 / 1 Garo De Juilley @ 15/2 - 1/2 point each way (Lads + Skybet odds to 4th)I think this is MOLINEAUX's to lose on the form book and at 9/2 with Ladbroke/SkyBet is a bank...

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Saturday 9th December

09 Dec 2017

Chepstow 12.30 Natter Jack Croak @ 9/2 (see staking in logic) Wetherby 12.45 4 Skipthescales @ 15/2 / 12 Classico Dias @ 8/1 / 14 Oscars Prospect @ 25/1In the 12.45 at Wetherby odds to 4th place ...

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Market Rasen 1.20

07 Dec 2017

Market Rasen 1.20 1 Mondo Cane - 1/2 point each way @ 13/2MONDO CANE should come on for seasonal debut and wont mind any rain. Despite top weight it is below itslast winning mark, form on softer Going...

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Ludlow 1.00

06 Dec 2017

Ludlow 1.00 6 Tb Broke Her @ 10/1 / 2 Handsome Sam @ 14/1 - both 1/2 point each wayI started to look at the 2.05 at Ludlow but it looks impossible to fathom to be perfectly honest with you;so I then l...

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Plumpton 1.40

04 Dec 2017

Plumpton 1.40 6 What A Diva @ 12/1 (B365/BV) / 4 Tambura @ 7/1 - 1/2 point each way both horsesThe 1.40 is actually a cracking little Monday handicap and you could not safely write off any of them. I ...

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Sedgfield 1.20

28 Nov 2017

Sedgefield 1.20 6 Master Rajeem - @ 10/1 - 1/2 point each wayA tight and competitive handicap over just north of 3 miles and 2 furlongs (26 furlongs) and a field of 9 go to post.I think this trip migh...

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Thursday 23rd November

23 Nov 2017

Market Rasen 2.45 5 Tell The Tale - 1/2 point each way @ 6/1Wincanton 12.20 5 Kentford Myth - 1/2 point each way @ 10/1 - SkyBet places to 4thI think the 2.45 at Market Rasen is very mediocre and ther...

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Cheltenham 12.40

17 Nov 2017

Cheltenham 12.40 7 What Happens Now @ 13/2 / 11 Indian Castle @ 7/1 / 14 Regal Flow @ 20/1 (WH + BV)(ALL 1/2 point each way)(Lads / Coral / PP go odds to 4th but SkyBet go odds to 5th - use Sky if you...

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Ludlow Thursday 16th November

16 Nov 2017

Ludlow 3.00 3 Cowslip @ 16/1 (specifically with Ladbrokes or Coral - odds to 4th) 1/4 point each wayLudlow 3.30 11 Abbeygrey @ 25/1 / 5 By The Broadwalk @ 10/1 (both 1/4 point each way)Firstly I can't...

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Exeter 2.00

15 Nov 2017

Exeter 2.00 6 Paddy The Oscar @ 8/1 / 9 Sonoftheking @ 25/1 (both horses 1/4 point only each way)PADDY THE OSCAR was a great winner for me last week with a bold front running ride. I am a bit sur...

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Huntingdon 3.10

14 Nov 2017

Huntingdon 3.10 10 Bohernagore @ 12/1 / Polarbrook @ 20/1 - 1/2 point each way each)(Ladbrokes / Coral / Skybet - enhanced odds race to 4th place)This is a moderate handicap and by all logic the Ferga...

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Sunday 12th November

12 Nov 2017

Robin Taylor - Ffos Llas 2.30 9 Thegirlfrommilan @ 11/1 (Lad/B365/Coral) / 7 Bassarbad @ 16/1 - both 1/2 point each way3 miles round Ffos Llas in deep ground and although strong I just can't see any v...

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Chepstow 3.40

08 Nov 2017

Chepstow 3.40 11 Paddy The Oscar @ 14/1 / 8 Gardiners Hill @ 16/1 (BV / SkyBet) - 1/2 point e/w eachI want to take on the favourite here (have a win saver if you wish to cover the each way bets by all...

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Exeter Tuesday 7th November

07 Nov 2017

3.35 7 Champagne To Go @ 7/1 (Bet 365/PP) / Fraser Canyon @ 14/1 (WH/Lads) - 1/4 point each way both + Quinto * see notes4.10 10 Norse Light @ 6/1 - 1 point each way (Lads / Coral) - all bookies odds ...

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Huntingdon 3.20

05 Nov 2017

Huntingdon 3.20 1 Generous Chief @ 10/1 / 7 Brave Helios @ 20/1(1/2 point each way each horse - all Bookies go odds to 3rd place)The closing race at Huntingdon is a moderate 3 mile 1 Furlong Hurdle bu...

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Wetherby 12.50

03 Nov 2017

Wetherby 12.50 2 Alfies Choice - 1 point win @ 9/2 + 1 Strong Resemblance - 1/2 point e/w @ 20/1 (PP)ALFIES CHOICE makes seasonal debut so we have to take fitness on trust but 2 winning horses from Th...

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