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5.35 Aintree LE LABO
This is a bit speculative to be putting up a once raced Bumper horse as my nap but I am drawn to Joseph sending this over (1st Bumper runner over here for 5 years). Took a while for the penny to drop on his debut at Thurles but picked up well late on and should come on a load for that. Gets good ground again and has a very able pilot in John Gleeson up again.
Very competitive for sure but I am hopeful of a big run.
2pts WIN 7/1 Bet 365 and being supported.

LOST

 MARSHMAN 2.25 Doncaster.

Got run down by the smart Montassib in this last year when looking all over the winner. On reflection that was a useful effort as his conqueror took a Group 1 later in the season. His form dropped off somewhat after that and he was put away mid season. Has undergone wind surgery and been gelded since and been going well (2/3on the AW.) this Winter. Lost out over the min distance last time but the return to 6f will be a plus and as it was his seasonal debut in this last season those three runs will have him well primed to go one better today.
2pts WIn 3/1 Various.

ASTON MARTINI 2.45 Kempton
Balloted out of yesterdays Martin Pipe this mare has been knocking at the door this term and was a fine 2nd to a subsequent winner at Ascot last time in January. The combination of slight up in trip and new headgear could well suit and this consistent type might get her head in front again today.
2pts WIN 7/2 Power WON 10/3

HYLAND 3.35 Kempton

Brings a bit of class going on his very good 2nd to the talented The Jukebox Man in the  G1 Kauto Chase on Boxing Day and might be well in, back in a handicap
This fellow goes very well fresh and after 3 runs within 8 weeks to kick off the season has been given a nice break for this. Connections are aiming for the Grand National 7 weeks today so time to get over this for that and although there’s light rain forecast overnight as better on decent ground it shouldn’t get into the ground that much at Kempton.
I expect a bold show. 2nd
3pts WIN 4/1 Hills

One that might out run its odds is ROYSSE 3.00 Kempton. Jumping appears to be his nemesis but talented and best is yet to come IMO. Not sure this is quite his day though for me to put up. Worth following though whatever.

3.35 Newbury Favour and Fortune

6th in last years Supreme (best of UK) and then followed up with a hard fought victory in the Scottish Champion hurdle. Had useful G1 novice form (2nd to Jango Baie) but very much looked like he needed the run on his reappearance at Ascot. Being lightly raced may have had his mark somewhat protected and might still be progressive.Clearly has been aimed at this rather than going chasing. Large field may be the concern but if coping with that ought to go well.
1pt EW 10/1 Hills. 4th

2.50  Ascot DODDIETHEGREAT
I put this up 2 weeks ago but meeting was abandoned.
Although this looks to be more competitive than that event I think conditions are still much in his favour. Going on that Betfair run he’s on an attractive mark and all winning has been right handed to include winning here as a novice.

2pts WIN 13/2 Hills LOST

Shanagh Bob 3.35 Newbury

Was a disappointing 5/5 on his chasing debut at Uttoxeter last month where testing conditions + weight appeared to have been too much. Stable was also hit and miss back then and this grade 2 hurdle winner should know more about it today. Finished two places behind The Jukebox Man in his final hurdle race at Aintree in April and potentially could be an even better chaser. Worth another chance today with better ground to suit and Stable now going great guns. Positive trainer comments noted from Autumn Stable Tours.

3pts WIN 5/1 Generally. LOST