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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th:

This is not a day for me but I can pass on three messages for those that may be interested:

SALISBURY RACING TIP:

4.50 Anne’s Rocket.

NOTTINGHAM RACING TIP:

4.00 Twilight Memory.

KEMPTON RACING TIP:

7.50: Wigram’s Turn.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29th:

SOUTHWELL HORSE RACING TIPS:

3.20: Angel Rock may be worth a second look in a weak event. Back on a winning mark and more crucially over the right trip, although without experience of the track, he may be worth a small interest.

WARWICK HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.40: Red Fantasy ran with enough promise on debut to worth consideration in this maiden. She is not best drawn but such a disadvantage can often be overcome in a maiden. Only if Rule of Nature turns out to be above average would her chance be compromised. She ought to open her account.

Stakes need to be kept to a minimum today. We had a result yesterday when our solitary selection was a non-runner!

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28th:

There is little to get excited about from three meetings today.

Noble Greek looks a standout in the 4.30 at WOLVERHAMPTON after a second in the Convivial Stakes at York. Chances are he will be priced accordingly.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27th:

Today may offer some interesting racing but it is littered with imponderables.

ASCOT HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.05: Record Breaker looked all set to win at Doncaster a fortnight ago when bursting clear but failed to stay the 1m 7f. Back to his best trip in a hard but not impossible handicap, and representing a yard in top form, he looks one of the more likely winners, although his low draw is hardly helpful. It seems there is always a stumbling block!

2.40: This is something of a conundrum. Campanologist does not truly stay and has a penalty so is an unlikely winner. Kingdom Of Fife is not guaranteed to stay either and has to improve if meeting some of these rivals on a going day. Macarthur has ability but seems to dispense it sparingly. Red Rocks needs to return from the night of the living dead, as to extent does Masterofthehorse. Palavicini is gradually getting there, whilst the interesting contender is the potentially classy Mawatheeq, another untried over this trip and facing a rise in class.

3.15: Strike The Deal is on a roll and may rack up the hat trick. This is his hardest task to date but he has always had ability, which it would appear Keiren Fallon has been instrumental in unleashing. Based on yesterday’s results, a high number would seem advantageous, possibly ruling out Mariol who would otherwise have a claim. And the authorities wonder why betting turnover is down!

At the CURRAGH we have two most informative juvenile events. The Goffs Million Sprint looks too hard; though possibly Azmeel will stake a claim to be one of the leading two-year-olds with a victory in the Goffs Million. There is plenty to like about him; his two wins having been scored in taking fashion. He takes on several unknown quantities but ought to be in the picture. This son of Azamour appears to have the ideal temperament for the big occasion.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th

ASCOT RACING TIPS:

The Berkshire track stages one of the great meetings of the autumn.

2.30: The well regarded High Twelve is seen as the best betting opportunity in the Royal Lodge Stakes. John Gosden houses a strong team of juveniles and High Twelve is said to be up there with the best. He has looked a little special on his two runs to date and his class is taken to be decisive.

4.15: Opposing Rip Van Winkle would seem pointless and unrewarding. However, with only three opponents and no obvious pace-setter, it is possible this could develop into a tactical affair. Said to have the speed to win a July Cup, Rip Van Winkle would appear to have everything in his favour whichever way the race pans out. He should confirm his position as the second top-rated colt in training but is no betting proposition. Delegator, who barely stays a strong run mile, will be suited by a slow early pace.

CHESTER RACING TIPS:

2.15: Jacqueline Quest is expected to win at a short price.Her second at Newbury to Queens’ Grace and her advantageous draw gives her the look of a banker.

HAYDOCK RACING TIPS:

4.05: This is a tight looking maiden. There is a word for Miss Antonia and connections of Dancing Queen seem to feel she can overturn Goodwood form with Zahoo on a more conventional track.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25th:

ASCOT HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.00: The form of Tryst does make one look twice. A second to the progressive Roaring Forte back in May suggests he is well handicapped. Despite his absence he is reported to be in good shape, but requires some give in the ground and it is possible he will not participate if it rides fast. We will have to see what affect the watering has had on the surface.

3.10: Being a cheap purchase, Shamandar gets another chance at a big sales pot from a highly advantageous weight. She appears to have at least ten pounds in hand and a draw bias or bad luck in running would seem the only obstacles.

3.45: Snoqualmie Girl did win with something in hand at Chester last time and may follow up here. I make the race between her and Mischief Making, a filly we have not seen since her attempt in the Newcastle Plate. This trip is more up her street but the absence is something of a concern and she may improve for the run. She is worth keeping an eye on with a view for the future.

WORCESTER HORSE RACING TIPS:

4.05: There is a word for Uffa Fox here. This is a horse that has been fancied before and failed to deliver. But he is a big price and could be worth a blind man’s bet for small stakes.

WOLVERHAMPTON HORSE RACING TIPS:

7.20: The last run of King’s Bayonet can be disregarded as it was in the hurly burly of the sales race won by Midnight Martini. His previous run, when close with Butch And Sundance (upheld the form from 86 at Ayr) suggests he can win this unless there is a un-bargained for smart one in the pack.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24th:

PONTEFRACT:

2.30: Racy may be average in the scheme of things but showed enough on debut to win a minor event. With temperamental issues surfacing over Ghost, Racy should open its account today.

4.30: Musaafer is another short-priced contender that looks primed for success.

KEMPTON:

8.30: Although Stoic and Musleh have obvious claims they look exposed and need to improve their game to win. The lurker could be Penitent who looks open to improvement.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd:

Once again the day does not have a punter-friendly look to it, so there are no suggestions from this quarter.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd:

There are no recommendations today.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21st:

KEMPTON HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.30: Dahaam has quite a bit going for him and although likely to start a short price should get punters off to a winning start.

3.30: Faithful One ran with promise at Salisbury on her solitary effort to date and with the draw on her side is taken to beat those she opposes that have form.

A case can be made for Muwalla in the 4.20 at Leicester on his third to Coordinated Cut at Doncaster. The problem is this run was out of sync and horses from his stable have a habit of showing erratic form. We have to pass!

Passkey ought to win at Hamilton and Jaseer looks well handicapped on his return to his best trip at Kempton but the absence is disconcerting. So it looks like Dahaam and Faithful One.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th:

UTTOXETER HORSE RACING TIPS:

3.50: Irish import Farinelli seems to have more chasing experience than his rivals and is apparently in good heart. He has bits of hurdling form that hints he may be better than his opponents and could be the one to be on against Kangaroo Court and the unpredictable Seven Is My Number.

Otherwise it is a quiet day.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19th:

NEWBURY HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.20: Although he does not shine in the mornings, Radiohead has proved he is a different proposition on the racecourse. An excellent third against the older brigade in the Nunthorpe last time, back against his own age group he will be hard to beat.

2.50: I managed to miss Charm School last time having been of the opinion he was crying out for a step up in trip. He vindicated that opinion with a decent win but faces stiffer opposition today. However, it is not inconceivable he will follow up in one of the less tough handicaps on the day.

AYR HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.35: Beyond Desire will be short but is a likeable filly that caught a tartar last time in Star Of The Desert; with nothing of that calibre to beat today, she should win.

3.10: It is madness to contemplate anything in this. I will state that Hitchens has looked all season like a horse being groomed for a big handicap but, hey, who gets races like this right.

5.00: Punters have a chance in this handicap, which looks to be between Scuffle – who deserves to win something like this – and Lang Shining who has his ground and, taking into account the claim of his capable rider, races from a 6lbs lower weight than when we last saw him. Scuffle may be the safest option.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18th

NEWBURY HORSE RACING TIPS:

3.20: Godolphin expect to continue their current momentum with their juveniles with Ameer who has benefited greatly from his successful debut.

3.55: Doncaster disappointment Stimulation may not be the safest bet here and Huntdown, a horse that has always threatened to win something decent, is seen as the alternative. The 3lbs he receives may help to tip the scales in his favour.

NEWMARKET HORSE RACING TIPS:

Looks tricky. There is a word for Miss Miracle in the 2.30, but with so many unknown quantities in the field it is difficult to select her at this stage.  The same applies to Dherghaam in the 2.00 and to Robinson Cruso in the 3.40, both of whom showed distinct promise on their initial runs.

AYR HORSE RACING TIPS:

Earlsmedic turned in a highly promising comeback effort at Doncaster last week and if he can build on that, although he has ground to make up on Rasaman, he may be the best option in the Bronze Cup. He can only be a tentative selection in a tough race though.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17th:

Some hard, hard handicaps today but there is a good word for Notice Given in the 2.10 Yarmouth and on a struggle of a day that will do…

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16th:

SANDOWN RACING TIPS:

2.55: Botanist has apparently improved since a gentle enough introduction at Newbury and is expected to transfer that improvement into a win. He showed enough promise to suggest he can win a race or two and being by Selkirk the rain that has fallen at Esher should not be too much of a problem; but as a note of caution, they had something approaching a deluge yesterday.

3.30: Treadwell may not be a genuine short price contender in the 3.30. Third in a three-horse affair to Al Zir at Doncaster last week, with a penalty and pitched against some potentially useful types, he looks the sort to start at a false price.

4.05: Bankable has his chance to get back in the winner’s circle here although the ground may not be ideal. His best form is on a sound surface.

YARMOUTH RACING TIPS:

4.30: Hidden Brief is potentially interesting if all is well after a three month absence. The ground should not be problem for a daughter of Barathea, who looked a smart prospect last time we saw her, but the fact she has been off the track for this amount of time is clearly a warning sign.

KEMPTON RACING TIPS:

5.45: Awaseef should open the night’s card with a win.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15th:

LINGFIELD RACING TIPS:

2.20: Theocritus should be too good for modest company.

2.50: Considering how far she won at Folkestone last week, Qelaan looks well treated lining up under a 6lbs penalty. A follow up looks on the cards.

3.50: Al Dafa – a confident stable call –  completes a trio of uninspiring selections, but they don’t pay any extra for originality on days like this.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14th:

There are no suggestions or bets today.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13th:

GOODWOOD RACING TIPS:

2.00: Cansili Star carries some stable confidence in the nursery. His form to date gives him a definite chance and she should be thereabouts.

2.35: Jesse James has been something of a slow burner for John Gosden but his latest win, when accounting for subsequent dual-winner Stoic, surely means he would be reassessed in an upward direction if the handicapper had a chance. He has always threatened to be decent since a highly promising run at Newmarket last October and now Invisible Man has blotted his record, it could be Jesse James that will step up to represent his stable in the Cambridgeshire.

The quality action takes place at Longchamp on the day that stages the Arc trials. At 2.40, in the Vermeille, we see the reappearance of Stacelita – the filly compared to Zarkava when she won the Prix Diane. She is no betting proposition, particularly with Dar Re Mi in opposition. John Gosden’s filly looks better than ever this year and represents stiff competition. A comprehensive win here by Stacelita could see her book a ticket to the Arc.

Cavalryman is hard to oppose in the Prix Niel at 3.10. Having beaten Age Of Aquarius and Mastery in the Grand Prix de Paris, with Behestan behind, he seems to have the opposition pretty much covered.

Vision D’etat is the third potential star on show and should  account for Spanish Moon and Crossharbour in the Prix Foy.If these races go to plan, then we could be in for a terrific Arc de le Triomphe this year.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12th:

DONCASTER RACING TIPS:

1.55: Poet’s Voice represents the solid form line of Elusive Pimpernel and the in-form Godolphin stable. He will be hard to beat and looks a worthy favourite against an Irish challenge that may not be the strongest.

GOODWOOD RACING TIPS:

5.30: Last time he ran Proponent gave the impression he may be about to come into form. A winner in the autumn as a juvenile, he has a fair chance in this tough looking handicap.

CURRAGH RACING TIPS:

3.20: This trip is a minimum for Yeats but is the optimum for the classy Schiaparelli. Opposing Yeats can be costly but it is rare he takes on horses of Schiaparelli’s class. The Godolphin representative will like conditions and is seen as a value alternative.

Alfred Nobel is expected to win the two-year-old Group 1 event.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH:

DONCASTER HORSE RACING TIPS:

1.35: Sand Vixen proved that the minimum trip was within her compass at Newbury when sealing her latest win in the last stride at the expense of subsequent winner Shamandar. Her form is solid, at least on a par with that shown by Misheer, and she looks the one to beat. Although a winner over five, Misheer’s best form is at six.

All eyes will be on Seta and Al Zir in their respective races. Both are short and have something to prove but they may well consolidate their reputations today.

4.25: Presbyterian Nun ran a promising race last time behind Whispering Gallery – form that is working out well. Dropped a pound for that eye-catching effort, although she has been something of an under achiever, she must have a good chance of breaking a long losing sequence in this.

SANDOWN HORSE RACING TIPS:

3.25: Hot Prospect looks just that after a highly promising second to Vale Of York on debut. It is hard to see anything beating him today.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10th:

DONCASTER HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.35: Richard Hills has deserted Alfathaa here but a fair substitute has been found! Alfathaa has not had the best of luck in running in recent attempts but looks likely to improve for this step up in trip. He is a tentative selection in a race not many look capable of winning.

3.10: Taajub looks embarrassingly well in against the likes of Lowdown who is set to concede weight. Taajub’s second to Showcasing is standout form.

4.50: The bet of the day is Royal Confidence. She is an autumn filly that has twice won at this meeting – including in this event last year. Her latest effort when third behind Confront and Dream Eater may flatter her slightly but was still a good run that has been franked on three fronts – Aqlaam ties in with this form and won the Group 1 at Deauville on Sunday. Without doubt this form exceeds anything Fantasia has achieved this year, although her second to Rainbow View in the Fillies’ Mile at Ascot as a juvenile would put her in here with a fair bit in hand. Leaving that aside, Fantasia has not replicated that form this season and looks worth opposing. Royal Confidence is clear second best and should reward each-way players by being in the three and possibly proving good enough.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 09th:

DONCASTER HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.00: Ransom Note did not achieve too much when winning at Chester, but showed a decent attitude for a raw two-year-old that had been highly tried on debut. The handicapper may have erred on the side of leniency by according a mark of 75.

3.10: Twice Over ought to be capable of lifting this; he is difficult to oppose.

4.20: It is surely only a matter of time before Akhenaten wins a race although the handicapper does seem to have nailed him correctly. Today’s opposition all seem to be in the same boat.

KEMPTON HORSE RACING TIPS:

8.50: For those not preoccupied with events at Wembley, Ottomam Empire is a strong call and if he is the horse it is claimed, he ought to be up to taking this from a rating of 85.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 08th:

GOODWOOD HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.35: Despite a unfavourable draw today, Zahoo showed enough on her debut when slowly into stride behind a subsequent winner to appear the likely winner. She finished strongly in eye-catching style and should know a lot more today. Dancing Queen is expected to go well. Although she ran with some promise on her initial run, she is unlikely to come on as much as Zahoo who left the impression she is potentially useful.

3.10: After a fine run over this course last time when fourth to Black Snowflake, Contract Caterer gets another bite at the cherry from only a 1lb higher mark in the nursery. Course experience counts for plenty here and the form with Black Snowflake was not devalued when the Godolphin representative finished third in a decent event at Salisbury last week.

LINGFIELD HORSE RACING TIPS:

3.20: Folly Bridge looks the natural winner of this after a good run behind Mon Cadeaux last time.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 07th

FOLKESTONE HORSE RACING TIPS:

4.20: Ordoney is likely to be a warm order here granted his connections. However, his form his ordinary and he may make the market for those prepared to look elsewhere. Palacefield is seen as a value alternative.

4.50: Qelaan looked like a filly capable of winning races in the spring, but of course her stable have had to endure a spell on the sidelines since. She returned to action with a decent effort at Kempton and from a mark of 70 ought to be capable of taking this handicap.

BATH HORSE RACING TIPS:

4.35: Hajmah looks an obvious candidate after finishing third in a Newbury maiden, but at the price and granted the apparent weakness of the race at the Berkshire track, he is passed over on this occasion.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 06th:

There are no selections today.

York’s card looks like something devised by a casino.

The day’s main race – the Prix du Moulin – takes place at Longchamp. Although a Group 1, it lacks the substance of a championship event. It seems to concern Famous Name, who is running over his best trip of a mile, Aqlaam and Elusive Wave. There is little to choose between the last two on lines through Goldikova. After two wretched efforts, Gladitorius cannot be entertained, whilst the form of the three-year-old Oiseau de Feu falls short of the required standard.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 05th:

HAYDOCK HORSE RACING TIPS:

1.55: I may rue the day but I am sticking to Sonny Red to come good here. Everything seems in his favour: ground, trip and jockey. Running-on in eye-catching style last time on fast ground, he is worth one more chance; after all his only bad run was in the Stewards’ Cup.

2.55: Kings Destiny is fancied here, but he is not bred to stay this trip and I am not convinced. If you are, the stable think he will go well.

3.30: I cannot solve this as the principals all have questions to answer. Main Aim may be the safest option but he went out like a candle last time although there was an excuse. Excuses seem to be present for plenty of these and if you are going to back a horse that caries a doubt then why not back one at a price? Bushranger was a Group 1 winner at two and ran well enough on his comeback. If we forget his Ascot run, 33/1 could be too big.

4.05: Yaa Wayl is the word here. Personally, I am prepared to give Sea Lord another chance.

4.35: Emerald Commander should be good enough here. He represents the solid form of Elusive Pimpernel.

KEMPTON HORSE RACING TIPS:

2.40: If Kirkless is to get this trip it will be here but that is no foregone conclusion. All The Aces is the logical alternative but, like Bushranger at Haydock, for those brave – or foolhardy enough – a case can be constructed for King Of Rome to create an upset.

3.45: Awesome Act is a confident stable call.

5.25: It is one run too soon to dismiss Worth a King’s who is visored for the first time.

LEOPARDSTOWN HORSE RACING TIPS:

3.50: With the ground against Sea The Stars and the trip on the sharp side for Fame And Glory, it is hard to get enthusiastic from a betting point of view about this. Surely a race to watch.

WOLVERHAMPTON HORSE RACING TIPS:

8.50: There is plenty of confidence about Logos Astra in this his first venture into a handicap.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 04th:

LINGFIELD HORSE RACING TIPS:

5.20: Brief Look appears well treated in her first venture into a handicap. She should be too good for the opposition and is expected to win.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 03rd:

SALISBURY HORSE RACING TIPS:

This looks the venue to concentrate on; they stage an interesting card.

2.10: The well entered Dancing David may be too smart for the opposition here; that remains to be seen. Raine’s Cross looks best of those with form. Beaten two lengths by Big Audio at this track last time, he will appreciate this belated step up in trip and expose any first night nerves Dancing David may experience.

2.40: Magnificence has apparently improved a great deal for her debut at Newmarket. She is expected to figure much more prominently today.

3.50: Having won a run-of-the-mill race at Ascot, Walk On Water looked to have thrived during the interim when reappearing at Chester. She is a filly going places and will take the beating. The one word of warning is her draw of 1, which may not help her cause.

4.25: Photographic returns after 57 days on the sidelines. It is assumed that connections have waited for the ground to ease after subjecting this daughter of Oasis Dream to three quick runs on fast ground. She has an action that suggests juice will help her and with overnight rain having fallen conditions should be perfect. Her form reads well and a mark of 94 is not prohibitive.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 02nd:

It is possible to construct cases for several today but the stand out is surely Champagne Style in the 2.50 at Lingfield. He ran a race full of promise at Sandown on debut, and looks to face easier opposition today. It will be a major surprise if he is beaten.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 01st

Markazzi is the focal point of an otherwise mundane day. He runs in the 2.20 LEICESTER, having made a pleasing debut at Newbury. Already having three lengths in hand of Cultivar, he should open his account here. A short price, he is no betting proposition and I formed the impression he will improve with time. Nevertheless, the stable are confident he will win today – something he should accomplish without too much effort.