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Sea Senor 1pt e/w LOST 15/2. Another poor ride from Tom Greenall who is quickly becoming one of my least favourite jockeys.
Harper Valley 3pts win LOST 13/8. Reportedly injured his back after making a mistake down the back, pulled up not long after. Apparently all should be well for Cheltenham pleased to report.



Always a cracking card on this day at Newbury. In the Game Spirit I fancy Master Minded to put himself forward as a true Champion contender, although won't be backing him to do so. In the Aon Denman should be far too good for a couple of faded stars and a horse about 2 stone his inferior, but the race to be betting in is the Totesport Trophy.
I have a suspicion that there may not be quite the breakneck pace everyone expects of this race, with only Whispered Promises and Doctor David as confirmed front runners so ideally you're looking for a horse who is versatile in how he runs. I feel the Cheltenham race won by Five Dream holds the key, and the fron three from that race make most appeal here, Mohayer perhaps most so at the prices. Meanwhile at 50/1 or so Mephisto is far too big having made an encouraging return in the Fighting 5th, as he's well treated on his novice form and it would be no surprise at all to see Caracciola run another big race in this for all at 11 it may be asking too much for him to win. I will also be hoping that Roman Villa, with solid place claims, continues his upward curve for Gordon Elliott.

Five Dream 1pt win
Mohayer 1pt e/w
Mephisto 1pt e/w

There are a couple of interesting handicap chases at Ayr. Something Silver and General Hardi are almost certainly both very well handicapped at present, but with major doubts surrounding the latter's jumping, SS should be backed to win.

Meanwhile in the 2.55 there are just five runners and three confirmed front runners, so things could develop into a fair test, something which may count against Cloudy Lane whose stamina remains suspect, and I'll take a chance with Another Rum, who is inconsistent it's true, but may just be perked up by the application of headgear, and who is a thorough stayer who should be suited by conditions.


Something Silver 3pts win
Another Rum 1pt win