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Cryptic Wincanton 3:40 is today’s selection, Ex Irish point to pointer making steady progress on the hurdling scene. Course and distance winner, back to 2m 6f today.

Thebelloftheball Exeter 1:50 is today’s selection. Has been making improvements race by race in her short career. Beshabar will be her greatest threat who finished second last time out in spectacular fashion, but my money is still on Thebelloftheball !!

Todays meeting at Cheltenham looks competitive and exciting. We’ll Nap Our Vic in the 2:40, not a huge price but after a game second (to Kauto Star) last time out we’d like to see him get his head in front. The trip is a light worry, that and his last win was in October 2006. Anyway before we talk ourselves out of backing him….! We’ll stick at Cheltenham for the one4racing Saturday Patent which will be made up of Gauvain (1:00) and Patman Du Charmil (2:10). Good luck all.

Blue Bajan Doncaster 12:50: Is today’s selection. Ex flat racer who didn’t really empress first time out over hurdles. but has since changed trainers and is probably worth another crack.

Magot De Grugy Warwick 2:10. is todays selection, Second last time out at Uttoxeter over 22 furlongs which prove to much a test of stamina, back today over preferred 16 furlongs and at home with the going.

I have Dreamed Huntington 1:10 is the One4Racing Nap today. On paper appears unassailable, lets hope the reality has the same outcome!!

King Jack Folkestone 2:40 is todays Nap. Second race over hurdles, came third at Towcester in December, likes the going and still has a bit to learn. Souriceau could be main danger.

We’ll stick with Ascot for the one4racing Saturday Patent:

12:35 Approved Force (NAP) - Weight is an issue, but hoping for a bold showing.
1:45 Hoo La Baloo - Can he upset stablemate and favorite Twist Magic - looking for a good run at a good price.
2:20 Marodima - Odds look a little short but likes the testing conditions.

Crocodiles Rock Hereford 1:30 is todays selection. Without sticking my neck out to far, it is difficult to see were any challenge is going to come from. The going should suit.

Meeting called off

Should Miss Mitch (Wincanton, 1:45) win here it won’t be the biggest shock and is forecast to go off a short priced favorite, should be suited by the going and has already won over course and distance. We’re off to Chepstow for the one4racing Saturday patent which consists of Norton Sapphire (2:30) and Push The Port (3:35).