Another solid run from Scott's horse. Original quote: "In good form at the moment - with a win and a second in his last two runs. Return to Southwell is a plus but is 6lbs higher than when winning here last month. Good draw in 3 though and taking his racing well, so no has…
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13th Feb 2022 Result 1st 7/1 – Capla Spirit – Gay Kelleway Southwell
Nice winner for Gay. Original quote: "A consistent sort around this level and likes it here at Southwell (course winner). 2lbs lower than last time and dropping back into a Class 6 should see him more competitive. Ross Birkett rides for us in this amateur riders’ race. Each-way, with the negative being the terrible draw…
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12th Feb 2022 Result 3rd 5/1 – Timely Gift – Tim Vaughan Uttoxeter
Stayed on well for third. Original quote: "Lightly-raced over the last few seasons - with just a handful of runs. Only third run over fences here but is running off a mark that is 3lbs lower than his last win over hurdles and only 10-4 to carry here. Seems well at home, while trip and…
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11th Feb 2022 Result 2nd 7/2 – Jeremiah Johnson – Simon Dow Chelmsford
Another solid run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "Still a maiden but held his form of late at this level and looks to have another chance here of being involved. Top rider knows him well and should be thereabouts if things go smoothly for him."
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11th Feb 2022 Result 2nd 16/5 – Fen Tiger – Julia Feilden Chelmsford
Ran on well but not quite enough to peg back the winner. Original quote: "Fen Tiger looked to be improving at the end of the year, he was given a break and came back last time to run ok over an inadequate trip, back here over 1m2f and good draw in 1 with top amateur…
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11th Feb 2022 Result 1st 5/1 – Nikkis Girl – Ed Dunlop Chelmsford
Top ride from Hollie Doyle Original quote: "Didn't enjoy it at Newcastle last time so can ignore that run. Better the time before here when a close second and a return to that run would give her a decent e/w chance. Is yet to win on the AW (8 runs), but we feel the cheekpieces…
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11th Feb 2022 Result 1st 7/2 – Grand Alliance – Charlie Fellowes Chelmsford
Came with a cracking late run to take this. Original quote: "Has run two very solid races to date showing an above average level of ability. He will need to step up again to win today but shouldn’t be far away."
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Saturday Racing Tips and Trends: 12th February 2022
Plenty more Cheltenham Festival clues on offer this Saturday as the ITV cameras head to both Newbury and Warwick to take in seven races across the two venues. At Newbury the Denman Chase, Betfair Hurdle and Betfair Exchange Chase are the standout contests - In the last 18 runnings of the Denman Chase we've seen…
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2022 Betfair Hurdle Free Tips and Trends
Staged at Newbury racecourse the Betfair Hurdle is a Grade Three contest run over 2m 1/2f in February each year. First run in 1963, the race is always a hotly-contested race, while some punters might know the even better as either the Tote Gold Trophy or the totesport Trophy, being that’s what the race was…
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2022 Denman Chase Free Tips and Trends
Staged at Newbury racecourse the Betfair-sponsored Denman Chase is a Grade Two race that is run in February each year. First run in 2000, the Denman Chase is always a hotly-contested race that is run over a trip of 3 miles, and over the years has provided plenty of clues ahead of the Cheltenham Gold…
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10th Feb 2022 Result 3rd 11/1 – Optimistic Bias – James Evans Huntingdon
Stayed on well Original quote: "Back to form with a solid run last time. Seems in good form at home and a repeat performance would have to see him thereabouts."
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10th Feb 2022 Result 1st 5/2 – Soldier Of Destiny – Jamie Snowden Ffos Las
Powered clear to win well for Jamie and the team. Original quote: "Soldier of Destiny was beaten 5 lengths on his debut in an Irish point behind the subsequent Grade 1 performer Gentlemansgame, and he was then 2nd in a bumper, and 4th in a Punchestown novice hurdle. He was a disappointing 4th on hurdling…
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8th Feb 2022 Result 2nd 9/1 – Theotherside – Scott Dixon Southwell
A 1-2 for the Dixon camp. Original quote: "Second runner in the race for us and the one we know more about - having raced three times for us since coming from the Hannon team. Has run well in each of those three runs, without winning, but ran well in a Class Two event last…
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8th Feb 2022 Result 1st 11/2 – Mykonos St John – Scott Dixon Southwell
Nice winner for Scott. Original quote: "Debut run for the yard after coming from the Jamie Osborne team. 3 time winner on the AW, but not here at Southwell. That said, has never run here! Starting him off over 7f but is a winner over a bit further and Jonathan rides to claim 3lbs. Has…
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8th Feb 2022 Result 2nd 14/1 – Gerrots – James Evans Southwell
Nice call Original quote: "Nice horse that is going the right way. Though is seen more as a turf prospect and this looks a hot race. We'd be happy to take minor honours here today."
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8th Feb 2022 Result 2nd 13/2 – Natural History – Gary Moore Taunton
Much better run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Has disappointed us of late with three poor runs. We know he's better than that but does need more consistency on the track. Hoping the first time hood will help though and is also eased in grade here so does have his best chance for some time.…
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1st Feb 2022 Result 3rd 8/1 – Scale Force – Gay Kelleway Wolverhampton
Went off a massive price last time out, which was a bit of an insult. Actually only just finished out of the frame too. Down another 3lbs here today and is now 8lbs lower than when last winning here just under a year ago (March 21). Draw 7 is fine and Luke a plus in…
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7th Feb 2022 Result 1st 10/11 – Git Maker – Jamie Snowden Carlisle
Another top win for Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Git Maker is out of a sister to a Black Type winner from a lovely French family. He was placed in three four-year-old points before he won impressively. He started out under rules on the right foot with an authoritative win in a good maiden at Chepstow,…
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5th Feb 2022 Result 1st 12/1 – Le Milos – Tim Vaughan Sandown
Great call from Tim. Original quote: "Le Milos is starting to develop into a consistent chaser and has yet to finish out of the first three in five runs. He won well at Exeter and has come out of the race very well. He's up 9lb here and also up in grade but if the…
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5th Feb 2022 – 1st 15/8 – He’s A Latchico – Gary Moore Lingfield
He's A Latchico ran on well over a tiny bit shorter at Wolverhampton on what was only his fifth run. There is more to come from him and he should improve for the step up in trip. Ryan takes over in the saddle and with a good draw in two and being the type of…
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