1m Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) (4yo+) Joseph O’Brien seems to have a firm grip on this contest running three out of the eight entrants. Jumbly could be a very interesting recruit for him from Roger Charlton, but she hasn’t run for almost a year and might…
Author: Paul Davidson
1pt win Exoplanet @11/2, 1pt win Loyal Touch @14/1, 15:00 Newbury, Saturday
1m2f BetVictor London Gold Cup Heritage Handicap (Class 2) (3yo) This race always tends to produce several Group class horses and there are plenty with fanciful future entries at the top of the market. Aiden O’Brien has a rare three-year-old handicap runner in this race in the shape of Bertinelli…
1pt win Shaquille @9/2, 13:50 Newbury, Saturday
6f BetVictor Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo) Noble Style is a very warm order on his return to six furlongs. His stamina didn’t quite last home over the mile on soft ground at Newmarket two weeks ago in the 2000 Guineas, and it would be no surprise if…
1pt win Monbeg Genius @5/1, 1pt win Your Own Story @15/2, 15:35 Ayr, Saturday
4m (3m7f176y) Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Although they are both trading at the top of the market, I think the two best handicapped horses in the race are MONBEG GENIOUS and YOUR OWN STORY. Both of the horses are connected with…
1pt each-way Le Milos @16/1, 1pt each-way Capodanno @25/1, 17:15 Aintree, Saturday
4m2½f (Grand National) Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (7yo+) It’s as if in the last week the punters have forgotten the credentials of the ante-post favourite in the aftermatch of the Cheltenham festival, Corach Rambler. Corach Rambler is effectively 10lbs well-in and has now…
1pt win Iwilldoit @6/1, 1pt win Secret Reprieve @17/2, 15:00 Uttoxeter, Saturday
4m2f Boulton Group Midlands Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Another gruelling edition of the Midlands National is in store for us to cure our post-Cheltenham hangover and I think this can go the way of a previous Welsh National winner. This season’s winner, The…
1pt each-way Jeremy's Flame @7/1, 16:50 Cheltenham, Friday
2m4½f (New) Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares’ Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) The top two in the market here in Allegorie De Vassy and Impervious have made this seem like a matchbet for many months with the two battling for favouritism at…
1pt win Favori De Champdou @11/1, 1pt win Search For Glory @28/1, 14:50 Cheltenham, Friday
3m (New) Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) It’s a race that has had no more than two winners at odds of less than 10/1 in the last ten years, and this renewal looks like one of the most…
1pt win Final Orders @6/1, 1pt win Third Time Lucki @11/1, @16:50 Cheltenham, Wednesday
2m (Old) Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Look, I know he’s quite short, and I know I’ve tipped him twice before. But I just don’t see any reason not to be on FINAL ORDERS again. Yes, he continues to go…
1pt win Corach Rambler @7/1, 1pt win The Big Breakaway @18/1, 14:50 Tuesday, Cheltenham
3m1f (Old) Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Although the Irish are likely to be dominant throughout the week, the Brits normally have the edge when it comes to the handicap chases. The Ultima is a race which normally sees returning horses perform admirably. Un Temps…