Stories By Steven Dowler
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Racing
Ascot Place 6 Preview | 19th December
12.40 Howden Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle A wide-open opener and I like two at each-way odds. KAPAL LAYAR failed to beat a rival when last at Carlisle on his return but better was expected given his starting price and this should reveal more with his sights lowered.
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Exeter Place 6 Preview | 18th December
12.30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle ON THE BAYOU left the impression that he will improve plenty from his bumper debut fifth at Newton Abbot and looks ready to make his mark in the hurdling scenario. He’s expected to take a major step forward and play a pivotal role in the outcome.
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Racing
Four to Follow over the Christmas Period
Jango Baie – King George 26th December (Kempton) In the main event over Christmas, I’m now drawn to JANGO BAIE. Nicky Henderson’s youngster is going from strength-to-strength and was an impressive 9 length winner on his seasonal reappearance in the 1965 Chase at Ascot.
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Newbury Place 6 Preview | 17th December
11.53 J M Finn ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Chase This can go the way of LUCKY PLACE. He fluffed his lines on chase debut at Ascot but had excuses and this multiple Grade 2 hurdles winner should be able to leave that form behind and get back on track for Henderson and Nico.
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Plumpton Place 6 Preview | 15th December
12.30 Royal Arch Racing Novices’ Hurdle ADONEDEAL should prove a cut above this field under Sean Bowen. He was an impressive winner on hurdles debut at Southwell and should be able to defy the penalty in the opener with the minimum of fuss.
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Racing
Cheltenham Win 6 Preview | 13th December
12.10 JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle ONE HORSE TOWN is 4/4 in this sphere and overcame deep ground to land a Grade 2 event here last time out. This looks significantly easier, so back on a sounder surface, Harry Derham’s contender can extend his unbeaten record with bigger fish to try later down the line.
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Racing
Cheltenham Win 6 Preview | 12th December
12.05 British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle LISBANE PARK impressed when scoring on hurdles debut at Exeter and another step forward should see him bang in the mix. The reliable and consistent KINGSTON QUEEN should give this a good go from the front and is the other one to consider in the opener.
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Racing
Hereford Place 6 Preview | 10th December
12.35 BetWright Bet The Wright Way Maiden Hurdle The opener looks all about SOOMAROY. Nicky Henderson’s charge only found one too good when runner-up on debut at Ascot and has so much more to come with that experience under his belt.
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Racing
Uttoxeter Place 6 Preview | 9th December
13.00 TGF Construction Christmas Bonanza Beginners’ Chase FINGLE BRIDGE should be able to outclass his two rivals. He’s won four of his six starts and finished second in the other two. He was given a nice education test when second to Lulamba on chase debut and the winner has boosted the form since.
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Racing
Fontwell Place 6 Preview | 8th December
12.55 KSR Lighting Juvenile Hurdle David Pipe’s TURENNE was a decent sort in France and made an encouraging start for this yard when a close-up second at Catterick last month. Open to further improvement, he could go one better.
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Racing
Sandown Place 6 Preview | 6th December
12.10 Betfair Exchange Claremont Novices’ Hurdle An extremely competitive opener with five last-time-out winners taking to the stage. However, SOBER GLORY made it five wins from five starts when bolting up by 12 lengths on hurdles/seasonal debut at Chepstow last month.
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