Randy Rann

I have been a member of Olbg since September 2009 and must say it's one of the most user friendly sites out there. The fact all tips, comments, stats & performances are recorded and available for inspection it really does mean you have to bring a professional approach. You are judged on what you say and do, so I will do my best to help others along the way in our journey to prise some profit out of those miserly bookies. I am a genuine horse racing enthusiast and have spent (or some might say wasted!) over 30 years as an avid punter and the beauty is I am still learning. This site definitely helps as the information and knowledge of other members available is excellent.....and free. My other hobbies are photography and cricket, I'm the current Skipper of Seveno CC a south London friendly cricket team and we're always looking for new players. I'm also a keen photographer and have captured some great memories especially from Cheltenham and if any photos catch your eye, please get in touch. For me, all roads from about November lead to the greatest sporting event of the year, The Cheltenham Festival and I have been going nearly every year since 1998. The memories, stories, good punts & bad will make a great book one day! I always look for value and hopefully a few juicy punts click on here. I would say horse racing is my game but I do like the odd dabble in the golf, boxing & cricket markets. Enjoy the ride!

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Randy Rann's Tips History

01 May 2024

16:50 4:50 Punchestown

Harbour Highway

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Point to point winner who was a game winner of a bumper at Navan on NH Rules debut from a JP McManus owned Derek O'Connor ridden rival so catches my eye that this one has obviously been purchased by JP to have a crack at this. Has a chance on the form book too as had another rival called Masterboy Davis well beat by 10l and that one had previously run Sounds Victorious to a head. The latter was only 5 1/2l behind Jasmin de Vaux in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham. This is a step up in grade and is very inexperienced but has been aimed at this and was strong in the finish last time. Could hit the frame.

27 April 2024

16:10 4:10 Sandown

Ballyadam

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@8.00

Lose

-50

There is no way this one should be as big a price as this based on Coral Cup run behind Langer Dan at Cheltenham and being 10lb better off here for that staying on 3 1/2l defeat gives him a massive chance of reversing the places. Langer Dan has done nothing but boost the form since with a narrow defeat to the reopposing Impaire Et Paisse in a three way go in the Grade 1 Aintree hurdle. On these terms my fancy had the beating of the favourite too on the back of that cracking effort at Cheltenham. Whether he is good enough to win this is a moot point but can't be discounted and at the prices has to be the play and looks the each way play of the day to me. Has won a chase but is a far better hurdler and amazing this consistent sort hasn't won over hurdles since s Grade 2 win as a 5yo in the Royal Bond. Will love the drying ground and deserves to gatecrash the private Mullins/Nicholls/Skelton slug fest for the wily de Bromhead team.

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23 April 2024

17:05 5:05 Epsom Downs

Show Biz Kid

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.50

Win

Ran well on all starts last season and caught the eye more than once running on well. Handled Goodwood well on debut when sixth of nine running on well and that form will look better if the second that day Midair gets his head in front earlier in the card. Handicap debut on fair looking mark from a good draw with yard going well so looks a decent each way play here.

15:55 3:55 Epsom Downs

Splendent

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.00

Lose

-50

Nice draw and I like the chances of this one who could go well for Tom Marquand. Landed a couple of nice handicaps last season, the latter at Newbury off a 4lb lower mark before going to Hungary to land a Group 1 there (albeit a weak affair). Should strip fitter for recent spin and did win second time up last year. Cracking each way shout.

15:20 3:20 Epsom Downs

Silent Film

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 9.00 used instead of 5.50 takenBOG

@9.00

Win

Disappointed last time behind Ouzo in Meydan but had previously run that one to 1/2l in another competitive Meydan handicap on first start for 132 days. Win a Group 2 in Hungary on final start last year on same day Splendant win there and will appreciate the decent ground here returning to turf. I loved the way Qitaal won on first start for 2years but he could bounce after that long break and only one favourite had won this in the last decade. Silent Film must be the each way play to nowt with Ryan Moore booked and fair draw. Yard going well with two winners and a second from last half dozen sent out. They mean business today by booking Ryan Moore.

14:10 2:10 Epsom Downs

Looking For Lynda

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@8.00

Lose

-50

Have to have a saver on this one with yard flying and they've booted home five winners from their last eight runners. Plumb draw here as it normally pays to be drawn fairly low and though I like my other fancy wide draw is only negative. Only 1lb higher than last win at York and though disappointing since has been ploughing about in the mud. Return to faster surface here will help and should come on for seasonal reappearance. Decent chance.

One Night Stand

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@11.00

Lose

-50

Has been tackling decent company on the all weather and though top weight here I wouldn't be writing him off returning to turf. Was 5th in the Dash last season so handles the track and fared best of those in this race who ran in that C&D well named sprint at last year's Derby meeting. Off the same mark of 92 as in the Dash and in this less competitive race must be the each way play.

22 April 2024

19:10 7:10 Tramore

Dromleigh

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@2.88

Lose

-50

Was only just denied by Casey West last time at Clonmel nutted a head on the line and though the 7lb he is better off here is offset by Casey West's 7lb claimer the maestro Derek O'Connor is jocked up today. The last run was a major improvement as was about 10l behind Casey West the time before and looks like a steady improver. Connections mean business here booking this top amateur and he must go close.

18:10 6:10 Tramore

Whateys Quest

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@2.75

Lose

-50

Turned out quickly after hacking up over hurdles just four days ago and must be interest here on chase debut. Built to jump fences and yard going well too so fancy this fella to go close here in an average race. Trainer has had 3 winners from last 10 sent out and it's eyecatching they send this one out quickly after posting a career best in a maiden hurdle on just 7th start. Still looked green and if he can jump a fence looks sure to go close.

17:40 5:40 Tramore

Blossom De Mai

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.50

Lose

-50

Ran well last time when third at Leopardstown with a first time tongue tie and off a 2lb higher mark in this weak looking race must go close. Is 8lb higher than when winning over C&D and looks the most solid option in an average looking race. Yard flying with four winners from their last eight sent out and I'd be very surprised if this one doesn't go very close.

17:10 5:10 Tramore

Contrapposto

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Veteran 10yo who has only ever won two races, one as a 2yo on the flat and one in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham a couple of years ago. Drying ground will help as both those wins were on good ground and he caught my eye last time in another tricky handicap hurdle finishing 6th fading on late on. That was first run for 137 days and should strip fitter here. Was not far behind my later fancy Whateys Quest that day and that one bolted up next time in a maiden hurdle and is a very interesting chase debutant later. That good effort was on heavy ground and this test will suit much better as the more it dries out the more chance he'll go well. A 1lb lower than last time and 10lb lower than when winning that Cheltenham race and this old boy could well be a springer in the market and is too well handicapped to ignore.

16:35 4:35 Tramore

Touch Me Not

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.00 used instead of 2.62 takenBOG

@3.00

Win

100

Would of won his point to point on good ground but for falling at the last when well clear. Dam was also a winner on good to yielding and her only other foal produced to see the racecourse so far is a 2m4f handicap chase winner again on good ground. All that adds up to the thought that this one will appreciate the drying ground and should actually improve for it. Yard going well with a 20% strike rate in the past fortnight and jockey is operating at a 19% one during the same period. That figure improves for Jack Kennedy who is 6-13 at this track this season and is returning a nigh on plus 30 profit for a level stakes punt. Wasn't far behind Chosen Witness the time before last and that one has since won at Ayr and this one can improve on all NH rules efforts on soft ground and go very close here.

20 April 2024

16:10 4:10 Ayr

Doughmore Bay

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Went agonisingly close last time at Haydock last time when just denied close home and just got undid by the long straight there. Will enjoy this shorter run in at this track and must be a player as really travelled well last time and looked all over the winner jumping the last before getting outstayed late on. Showed a great attitude to battle back too and is unexposed enough to think could improve again. Will have to improve off top weight in this better race but I do like this horse who wouldn't mind drying ground and has a cracking chance as long as it doesn't turn into a slog. Thomas Bellamy replaces 5lb claimer Joe Anderson and he booted home a double at Fontwell yesterday. Interesting connections haven't left the claimer on given carries top weight and should go well in this .

15:35 3:35 Ayr

Inis Oirr

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@10.00

Lose

-50

Has always shaped like a stayer and improved another massive jolt when bolting up in the Edinburgh National and though 14lb higher here has to be respected. Made all there and won't get away with the same tactics here in this better race but is most progressive and can go well again. Yard won this with Mighty Thunder in 2021 after that one also landed the Edinburgh National and it's obvious my fancy is primed up for a shot at the same double. Jockey and trainer have already had a winner, second and third at this meeting on Friday and I really fancy this one to hit the frame here at least. Totally unexposed at staying trips and younger horses do well in this race and 3 x 7yo's have won this in the last decade. Lots to like about his chances especially as has been targeted at this since easy win last time.

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14:25 2:25 Ayr

Cracking Rhapsody

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Win

I'm loathed to desert L'eau du Sud but again he might find one too good and that one may well be the very unexposed Cracking Rhapsody who was a very taking winner of the Morebattle at Kelso. Has the re-opposing Ginger Mail to contend with again here and despite that one being better off the weights my fancy was well on top last time and looks a likely improver who can take the 8lb hike in his stride. Half brother to the very decent Cracking Destiny who ended up a seven time chase winner and this one promises to be even better. Seems to go on any ground and looks a cracking each way punt despite stiffer opposition here.

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13:50 1:50 Ayr

Maclaine

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Up another 8lb to a mark of 124 after stylish win last time at Newbury stepping to 2m6f for the first time. Should get the 3m trip here stepping up again, and this well bred sort out of Saints des Saints mare who has produced the decent Regal Renaisaanc who stays 3m is well worth following. Caught my eye on more than one occasion including when a length second to Prairie Wolf, who has hardly let the form down with form figures of 4113 since and the last run was here at this meeting off a mark of 137 on Friday. Yard in fair nick too with 2 winners from the last 8 sent out. Improving sort coming here off a career best and actually looks well handicapped to me especially as is totally unexposed at this distance.

19 April 2024

15:20 3:20 Ayr

Jagwar

Daily Racing

25 EW

@7.50

Lose

-50

I really fancied this one too last time at Uttoxeter but could only finish fourth behind Santos Blue in what actually might prove to be a decent handicap hurdle. Had previously won a novice hurdle at the stiff Carlisle beating a subsequent winner and shaping as if this extra distance would suit. Has some good form in the book as debut in France was a good second to a subsequent listed hurdle winner and British debut at Aintree had worked out quite well with plenty of winners emerging out of it. Nice looking sort with plenty of scope and in a first time hood can hopefully settle better and get home over this trip. Dam has produced a 3m5f winner in the decent D'Jangoso chances are an even stiffer test will suit in time for this one. Cracking each way play here.

14:42 2:42 Newbury

Seamore

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@10.00

Lose

-50

Dam was a winner over a mile in a Group 3 as a 2yo and has produced three other foals to see the track as well as this one. One of those was a dual 2yo winner and another won as a 3yo over 1m3f plus so there is plenty to suggest Seamore can win races. The filly also ran a hugely eyecatching race on debut too when staying on really well into fourth at Lingfield shaping as if a step up in trip would suit. Plenty to like on paper and backed up by what I saw on racecourse debut and this one if improving on that initial effort can run well stepping up in distance.

14:20 2:20 Ayr

Mt Fugi Park

Daily Racing

25 EW

@9.00

Lose

-50

I quite fancied this one last time but could only finish a staying on fourth at Newbury on a day where conditions turned quite horrible by the time this one ran late on the card. Had previously been pulled up in a Grade 2 again in testing conditions and though both those efforts were at 3m and had stamina to prove is bred for the job. By a Presenting mare who produced Real Milan who was a 3m novice chase winner here at Ayr many years ago so hopefully this sibling can replicate that by winning over this trip at the same course over hurdles. Won a point to point in Ireland before swooping hands for big money and won first two starts for yard and to my eye has had viable excuses on both starts since. Too early to give up on and looks a 3m chaser in the making so should relish this test tomorrow. Winner at Newbury the last time has won again since so form might be okay and this one looks a cracking each way bet.

One Eye On Vegas

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@11.00

Lose

-50

As I fancy Jagwar plenty later on the card have to have a saver bet on this one as has been a revelation in cheekpieces winning first two starts in them before a good third last time in a decent race. Was just ahead of Jagwar that day and is another who should appreciate this step up in trip. Trainer still in cracking form and this progressive sort is out of a Beneficial mate so should relish 3m trip. Each way player too.

18 April 2024

17:00 5:00 Cheltenham

Anno Power

Daily Racing

25 EW

@4.50

Win

105

Made a pleasing debut when second in a bumper at Huntingdon that worked out well as, as well as this one winning since, the winner, third, sixth and eighth have all won some sort of race since too. Improved on that initial run to really catch the eye next time when bolting up at Ascot showing a lovely turn of foot to win going away. Travelled well and was given a lovely ride by Jonny Burke who keeps the mount over the yard's other runner here that he rode to her sole run and win too. Was keen enough last time but really quickened well and drying ground shouldn't be a bother either. This is tougher but I loved the way she powered through the race last time and can clear away from these close home again.

16:25 4:25 Cheltenham

Royale Margaux

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Win

Always been a horse I've thought there is a decent race in her and nearly did me a right favour in this race last year when second to Pink Legend on good ground. 2lb lower mark today and can bounce back to form now after disappointing subsequently from last year's big run. Looks the each way saver play and this prolific winner from France can go close to winning at last in England especially as best run was over this C&D on decent ground.

Somespring Special

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.20 used instead of 2.10 takenBOG

@2.20

Win

Very interesting turned out quickly after winning just four days ago and with no penalty had to be of interest. Win 3 of the last 5 races she's contested and will love it if it continues to dry out. Most disappointing runs have been at Wincanton usually when the mud is flying but has got up Fontwell's stiff hill twice so should handle this place.. PU twice in last five runs too so it's a win or bust bet for me.

15:50 3:50 Cheltenham

Golden Ace

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@1.44

Win

May of been a surprise winner of the Dawn Run at Cheltenham but you can't argue with the form as the second and fourth have won Grade 1's since. Good strike rate for yard and a good thing here to remain unbeaten over hurdles. Yard in good form with three winners from last ten sent out and plenty of others running well too. Market suggests this is a one horse race as does the form book and likely to be hard to beat.

15:15 3:15 Cheltenham

Lady Adare

Daily Racing

25 EW

@4.50

Lose

-50

Won a bumper and three novice hurdles on first four starts for the yard and though lost her way thereafter this lightly raced 8yo still has time to prove she is a decent sort. Regained the winning thread at Worcester last October at this trip before improving on that effort with a good second to the smart Knappers Hill at Grade 2 level on next start. The third that day, Irish raider Captain Conby was beaten further than subsequent Grade 1 winner Spillane's Towet managed to do when they met and all in all Lady Adare must be backed. Disappointed last time but yard in much better form now with four winners from their last seven runners and drying ground won't be an issue either. Must go well despite conceding 12lb and up to all.,

14:40 2:40 Cheltenham

Cottie

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.50

Lose

-50

Looks the archetypal plot job for shrewd yard on just third start for the Skeltons since switch from Ireland. Three average runs at 20-1 each time has seen mark drop 10lb since being shipped in from across the Irish Sea and Harry Skelton takes the ride after the apprentices have done all the steering. Best form has been winning on good or good to yielding ground in Ireland so drying conditions look likely to suit. Best form is at 2m-2m2f but should stay this far and does hold an entry at Ayr in a 3m race in a couple of days so connections must think she is a stayer! All of the above suggest tomorrow is her day and has been well backed for yard that excels with landing a coup. Should improve for good ground and must go close.

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14:05 2:05 Cheltenham

Juniper

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.00

Lose

-50

Put in a lovely round of jumping last time at Wincanton and though race did fall apart with two of the five runners not completing won by a mile and looks on a fair mark to follow up. Lightly enough raced for a 10yo and must go close in hatrick bid and good ground shouldn't be a bother. Up 7lb but that wouldn't of stopped her last time and Harry Cobden keeps the ride. Catches my eye that this one is his sole mount on the day. Reportedly broke a blood vessel last time which is a slight concern but if given her chance to run must be backed especially as was a close second in this race last year to My Silver Lining. That one has hardly let the form down since and this race looks no stronger so looks a big player to me.

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13:30 1:30 Cheltenham

Emotivo

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 12.00 used instead of 7.00 takenBOG

@12.00

Win

330

Flat bred sort who will relish the drying conditions to my eye and looks on a very fair mark coming to Britain for handicap debut for shrewd yard. Caught the eye on just third start over hurdles at Hereford when second to the re-opposing Spice Rum who has hardly let the form down since by winning at Sandown then finishing a close up fourth to the decent Royal Way off a mark of 116. The pair pulled miles clear of the third and with a 6lb pull for less than a 3l beating and drying ground another possible positive I'd fancy Emotivo to turn that form around. All of the above suggests my fancy is well in off current mark and she must be the each way play of the race.

15 April 2024

16:03 4:00 Kelso

Eire Street

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@6.50

Win

Really caught my eye on just second start for new yard when bolting up at Carlisle in really taking fashion. I put him up then too as on pedigree looks a 3m chaser as is by Flemensfirth out of a Milan mare. Obviously didn't beat much there but followed up when turned out quickly stepping up in trip and with a 7lb penalty. Up another 8lb here but must go close to landing the hatrick with Danny Mcmenamin onboard again who rides this place very well. Relished the heavy ground last time and will be hard to beat as long as it doesn't dry out too much as I think this one can improve again when getting 3m. Nap of the day.

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13 April 2024

17:35 5:35 Aintree

No Questions Asked

Daily Racing

25 EW

@12.00

Lose

-50

Made a very pleasing debut at Market Rasen and the third has won since too. Given pedigree did well to win on heavy ground so might improve for the quicker going. Yard bumper and novices are going well this year and they've already won the mares bumper her this meeting. Each way shout.

17:00 5:00 Aintree

Matata

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Ran a cracker in the Arkle last time and this course will suit much better given style of running. Was actually ahead of Found A Fifty at this meeting last year in a Grade 1 hurdle. Could be the each way value.

16:00 4:00 Aintree

Kittys Light

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@15.00

Win

Is 6lb higher than when last winning the Bet365 last season at Sandown and it is hard to believe he is just an 8yo given what he has achieved already. That last win took his career total to 1323111 when facing trips at 3m2f plus and wins include the Eider and Scottish National. If the ground dries out I'll be fancying his chances even more and obviously has been primed up for this test. Has been hurdling this season to protect mark before running a not too dissimilar race to what Noble Yeats did in the Ultima at Cheltenham before he won his National two years ago. There won't be a dry eye in the house if this one wins and 8yo's have won four of the last eight renewals. Is a sound jumper and won't mind the hustle and bustle as is a National winner already and can come charging home if not too far back jumping the last time. Looks a bombproof each way bet to me.

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Mr Incredible

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@15.00

Lose

-50

Had his quirks and has refused to race before but if on a going day looks to have a huge chance in this. Really took my eye last year when travelling and jumping well in last year's race and wasn't totally cooked before his saddle slipped late on. Looks to have been laid out by master trainer who bucks most trends and ran a mammoth race of the back of nearly a year off in the Midlands National last time when a gallant second carrying 12st Races of the same mark here and must have a real chance now a year older than when tackling this last year as a 7yo. Looks a strong stayer and is lightly enough raced to think there is more to come and definitely has a big pot in him somewhere. Hopefully doesn't get too buzzed up at the start but if jumping off has more than a chance in this. Definite each way play and a good back up to my main fancy Kitty's Light. Seems to have not been touted too much on the run up to this race but stayed the 4m2f trip very well last time at Uttoxeter .

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15:05 3:05 Aintree

Buddy One

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 15.00 on 13/04 at 05:420.00 deduction for Proschema@101.00 withdrawn at 09:190.15 deduction for Sire Du Berlais @6.500 withdrawn at 12:23R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 14.00 x (1-0.15) = 12.90

@12.90

Win

Excelled in the Stayers Hurdle when running a great race in fourth at big odds and luckily paid out a nice punt for me with the extra place. Maybe first just see out the 3m there and hopefully this easier track might just suit. If there ground dries out I'd give this young horse a right chance of being involved here and he did run well to be second in a competitive handicap at this meeting last year. Plenty of old stalwarts in this race but this division is crying out for younger legs and though I thought Crambo could be the one I can't desert the Buddy One who could prove to be a cracking each way wager.

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Hewick

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@10.00

Lose

-50

Fortunate to win the King George but has been underestimated here returning to hurdles. The ground drying all the time will enhance his chances and could go well at a nice price. Stays well and though hurdle form isn't as good as his chase form I find it fascinating he comes here. Worth a saver.

14:30 2:30 Aintree

Kinondo Kwetu

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 26.00 used instead of 21.00 takenBOG

@26.00

Win

100

Have to have a saver on this one who has won two races from four starts at Aintree (over both courses) and was a staying on third in this last year. Another reason to back him is was third to Twig at Uttoxeter in the Summer Cup last July not beaten far and had a big enough weight pull here to reverse the places. As I like Twig it would be amiss not to back this one given course form. Wouldn't want the ground too soft and I've backed this one numerous times in the past so gave to go in again. Has had a break and comes here fresher than most so hopefully can run another solid race at the track.

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Twig

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@8.50

Lose

-50

I really like Twig who nearly did me a right favour at Cheltenham last time when running a huge race in the Ultima. Up 4lb for that career best and yard had the second in this last year and have had a winner already at this meeting. A cracking consistent horse who must go well if over Cheltenham exertions.

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13:20 1:20 Aintree

Black Bamboo

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@11.00

Win

Had been catching the eye staying on late in competitive big field handicaps and again went straight into the notebook last time when again keeping on well in the Coral Cup last time. May well of finished a lot closer but for making a mess of the second last and that form looks decent given the winner Langer Dan had nearly won a Grade 1 hurdle at this meeting. Off the same mark and getting another 3 furlongs in this I'll be amazed if he's not flying home late on to nail a place in this.

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Fine Margin

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@17.00

Lose

-50

Was sent off at only 6-1 in the competitive handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival that Black Bamboo was 6th in and this low mileage sort who is unexposed at this trip must be given another chance. Was a huge eyecatcher when second at first attempt at 3m at Haydock when a close second to Slate Lane and would of gone a lot closer but for making a bit of a mess of the last. Looks on a fair mark to me and had to be worth a saver.

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12 April 2024

16:40 4:40 Aintree

Kyntara

Daily Racing

25 EW

@13.00

Lose

-50

Has been a model of consistency this season with two wins and three seconds from 5 starts . Won over C&D here in December and has improved with every race. Ran an absolute blinder at Cheltenham last time and though this another step up in Grade can run well. Had to improve again but must have a chance of doing so given posting a career best last time. Track will suit and can surprise a few here.

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16:05 4:05 Aintree

Life In The Park

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Lose

-50

Totally unexposed chaser who really caught my eye at Cheltenham staying on late in the Plate to finish in the heels of the first three. But better off at the weights and Rachel Blackmore back onboard here. Is a strong fancy and with the extra places looks a cracking each way play. Up just 1lb must go close. No winning favourite has won this in the past 10 years and I like this Irish raider's chances. The first time tongue tie brought major improvement last time and is retained here so lots to like in this one's chances.

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15:30 3:30 Aintree

Pic DOrhy

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@4.50

Lose

-50

Won this last year in impressive fashion and arguably comes here in better form as won the Betfair Ascot Chase last time in an excellent performance improving on the previous year's second in that race. That firm looks better now as the runner up ran well in the Gokd Cup and Ahoy Senor was a close second to Gerri Colombe yesterday. Will put Jonbon's jumping under pressure and if he does that could be the difference as my fancy is a brilliant jumper. The Ryanair first three had tough races at Cheltenham and this one comes here fresher than most and though Jonbon will be tough to beat he had to avoid mistakes. If Jonbon jumps well he probably wins but Pic D'Orhy is no mug and will be primed to defend his crown.

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14:55 2:55 Aintree

Firefox

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.33

Lose

-50

Didn't enjoy the clearest run at Cheltenham in the Supreme and was hampered when making his move but caught the eye staying on again and though has 3 1/2l to make up on Mystical Power has the scope to keep on improving over hurdles. Powerful sort who I'm sure will be ridden handier and if avoiding trouble this time can turn the tables with the likely favourite. Did best Ballyburn in his maiden hurdle win and had plenty of ability and needs more time as physically has scope in abundance. 8 x 6yo's have won this in the last 10 years and yard won this in 2019 too so at the prices I like this one's chances.

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14:20 2:20 Aintree

Kateira

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@6.50

Win

165

I nicked a bit of 12-1 earlier in the week based on the fact was a cracking 3 1/2l second to Irish Point in a Grade 1 hurdle at this meeting last year. Was also a staying in fifth in the bumper here two years ago too so can actually land one finally at this Festival this time around. Hasn't been at her best this year yet but obviously likes it around here and is Hsrfy Skelton's choice from all of the yard's runners. Must go close with lots in her favour and looks ready to strike in what looks like a plan from shrewd yard who won this with Langer Dan two years ago.,

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13:45 1:45 Aintree

Giovinco

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Inothewayurthinkin might actually find this not enough of a test and though respected the one I like is Giovinco who ran a blinder to be third in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory at Cheltenham. Has the beating of the likely favourite on a line through American Mike who nearly twice the distance behind at Cheltenham as he was behind Inothewayurthinkin at Limerick earlier in the season. Yard won this with Ahoy Senor two years ago and this one looks a big price to me. Is a course and distance winner to boot on heavy ground last November and must have a chance if last run at this level wasn't a fluke. Yard had Ahoy Senor run a blinder yesterday and this unexposed chaser can back up improved effort last time by troubling these. Iroko has stamina to prove and Chianti Classico needs to improve too, he may well do and is the danger but to my eye Giovinco has been underestimated here. 7yo's have won the last 4 renewals as well and he looks a big price to me.

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11 April 2024

16:40 4:40 Aintree

Irish Blaze

Daily Racing

25 EW

@17.00

Lose

-50

Novice and has been improved in three runs for new yard finishing 2nd, 1st & 3rd in them. Likes to race prominently and this track will suit and though had to improve again stepping into handicap company might well do off what looks a tempting mark. Interestingly young claimer keeps the ride as he does get in well with this one having ridden him the last five times including for previous yard. Could go well for a long way and can hopefully hang on for a place in a race that could be fast and furious and it might pay to in the front end.

16:05 4:05 Aintree

Lieutenant Rocco

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

Hardly the most reliable but is the sort who if taking to these fences looks the type to run well and it catches my eye that last year's winning rider of this has been booked. I think he truly doesn't stay 3m so the fact that three of last four races were over 2m7f plus I'm hoping this trip will be more suitable. To be fair did win at nearly 3m at Ffos Las on heavy ground but better form is at shorter and could go well for yard in decent enough form where most sent out are running okay. Took 33-1 a couple of days ago so has caught my eye is shortening up and though will find the Irish tough to beat was my each way fancy with the 5 places. Is a bit quirky but the old cliche is that those types could wake up when faced with their first sight of the National fences. If he does has a squeak and is the right age given the last three winners were aged 9, 9 and 8 in a race that is normally one for the old boys.

15:30 3:30 Aintree

Luccia

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@11.00

Lose

-50

Was a massive eyecatcher for me at Cheltenham in the Champion hurdle travelling powerfully, staying on well and pulling well clear of the fourth. On that form with State Man and again receiving the mares' allowance here has as much chance as Bob Olinger especially as shapes as if stepping up in trip will suit. Yard form the worry but did put up a career best last time when all her stablemates ran poorly or were left at home and that is testament to her constitution I reckon. Looks to have plenty of scope and with the bookies paying three places looks the best each way bet of the day at the meeting tomorrow at these prices. If yard are going okay surely must place and it wouldn't surprise me if she wins. Impaire et Passe has been all the rage but was 5l behind Bob Olinger last time and again on that form shouldn't beat Luccia. He might well do, but at current prices I have to play Nicky Henderson's charge in the hope all is well at Seven Barrows.

14:55 2:55 Aintree

Shishkin

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Both he and Gerri Colombe were Grade 1 course and distance winners at this meeting last year with Shishkin winning this in a slightly quicker time carrying 3lb more than his rival's novice win. They had both finished second at the Cheltenham festival meeting the race before but come here with totally different preps this time. Gerri Colombe ran a stormer to be second in the Gold Cup and Shishkin missed the meeting with the well documented issues with the Henderson yard. The Hendo horse has to be fresher than the Irish raider and who know if the Gold Cup has left a mark. Who knows if Shishkin will perform either but at the prices and the fact he is coming here fresh to defend his crown I fancy him to prove too strong for all here.

14:20 2:20 Aintree

Kargese

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Was so unlucky to bump into the much improved Majborough at Cheltenham who she beat previously in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown. Looked all over the winner jumping the last but was just outstayed by the physically impressive stablemate and I think this track might suit her better. Has better form than Sir Gino and though that one is feared I've looked closer at all the form lines and surely Kargese should be much shorter in the market on what she has achieved already. Yard won this last year with the Triumph hurdle third and this one bettered that effort from Zenta in her own Triumph hurdle. She is a classy sort and looks the speedy sort who should relish this test. Big chance to my eye .

13:45 1:45 Aintree

Ginnys Destiny

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.33

Lose

-50

I can't help thinking this track will suit Ginny's Destiny's style of racing, though was only 4th in a maiden hurdle here when trained by Tom Lacey. However is a much improved customer these days and has had a cracking season and Grey Dawning did fall on his only visit to the track. Score is 1-1 between the pair and though it will be tough to stop Grey Dawning going close it could be a different story if my fancy gets loose on the front. That scenario could put a-bit of pressure on his rival's jumping. It must be noted the last 9 favourites in this have been beat and if Harry Cobden gets his fractions right he might just nick this race from the front.

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