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UN DE SCEAUX (3.35) is seeking a fabulous fourth victory in the Matchbook Clarence House Chase at Ascot and it promises to be a thrilling shoot-out with arch-rival Defi De Seuil.
Only a neck separated the pair in the Tingle Creek at Sandown and very testing ground will suit the Willie Mullins-trained challenger a bit more than Defi De Seuil. It is a pity last year’s star turn Altior is absent but racegoers won’t be short-changed if this develops into the expected head-to-head, with Defi De Seuil’s customary late charge possibly diluted following heavy rain in the build-up. Janika is equipped with a tongue-tie for the first time and should be handy.
MAGIC OF LIGHT (1.50) bids to repeat last year’s success in the Bet365 Mares’ Hurdle, a Grade 2 contest over three miles. Jessica Harrington’s mare is 6lb higher this time round but looked as good as ever when scoring over fences at Newbury last month. Magic Of Light, runner-up to Tiger Roll in the Grand National, faces a serious rival in Papagana, third to The Worlds End and strong-traveller L’Ami Serge over course and distance before Christmas.
Ballymoy also attempts an action replay after landing last year’s Matchbook Holloway’s Handicap Hurdle. Nigel Twiston-Davies sent him chasing without success in the early part of the season and Ballymoy should go close back over the smaller obstacles. SONG FOR SOMEONE (2.25) stuck on well in third behind Mack The Man and Protektorat at Sandown in early December and should be suited by this extra yardage. James Nixon takes 5lb off his back. It will be interesting to see what the market makes of three-time French winner Pic D’orhy on debut for Paul Nicholls, while Bold Plan was strong at the finish when reeling in Whoshotthesheriff at Haydock.
The track will be riding very testing at Haydock. Sue Smith has won two of the last four renewals of the Peter Marsh Handicap Chase and she relies on Vintage Cloud. The ten-year-old has been slow to come to hand this season but would be a threat if his old dash is re-kindled. MIDNIGHT TUNE (2.40) has had a low-key season, mopping up novice chases at Uttoxeter and Exeter with ease. Anthony Honeyball’s mare ploughed through the mud to beat useful If You Say Run on heavy ground at Sandown as a novice hurdler and might take some catching off a low weight.
In December 2020 we sadly 
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3.15 H Cornerstone Lad 9/2
1.50 A Sensulano 4/1 MBS SKYBET
2.25 A Bold Plan 4/1 MBS 2/3/4 PP.
Keeping a very close eye on the 3.35 Ascot, should be a cracking race between Defi Du Seuil 5/6 and Un De Sceaux 13/8. Backed/Tipped Defi Du for the Queen Mother at HQ.
4.15 H Duc De Grissay 12/1 E/W.
3.40 N Daisy Chicks 14/1 E/W PP paying 5. Stoughan Cross 20/1 E/W BET365 paying 4. 2 against the field, most firms paying 4 PP paying 5.
1.05 T Flanagans Field 14/1 E/W Ali the Hunter DOUBLE CARPET E/W. 2 against the field, most firms paying 5.
3.15 M Emirates Empire 14/1 E/W SKYBET paying 4.
4.25 M Hyde Park 25/1 E/W DITTO.
Duc De Grissay big money come for this 6’s was [14’s] . Hope you got 14’s on offer last night MB?
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Missed it coops was out yesterday helping in-laws move house, only looked this morning but put it in with a few other bets so fingers crossed. Chilled out afternoon on the cards watching racing and footie with the odd flick over to see how the crickets going bit like Grandstand but without Des Lyman 😂😂 all washed down with a few beers 🍺🍺
How easy was that for Defi Du, never troubled heading for HQ in fine fettle. BOOKIES may as well pay my £400 now. Sceaux had no answer, I think he was running on Blackpool Beach via Haydock Park.
Morning All .Some great racing for watching on tv today but for betting opportunites not easy so just two bets all day for me.
HAYDOCK
14.05.. .Edwardstone. .15/8
15.15. .Pentland Hills. .15/8
GL ALL
1.05 et apres though 5 places each way 8-1
Morning all well done winners yesterday
Presence process 12.30l 7-1
Ballymoy 2.25a 11-2
Vintage clouds 2.40h 13-2
Sams adventure 3.00a 11-2
Highland acclaim 3.20l 5-1
Fiddlers bow 3.45h 20-1
King uther 4.15h 9-1
Ew singles & ew super hienz ☘️Gl all
well done ew thief
subliminal 12.00 sam brown 1.30 the bosses Oscar 1.55 darasso 3.15 air horse one 3.25 Well done all winners yesterday
Missed that Azz. Just home. Well done
cheers jayell 61
Azz 👍👍
cheers ew thief
Cheers as. Well done all winners today. Nice wee double there for you mate. Got vintage clouds as well so a few quid ahead today for a change!
Nothing from me today guys . To many sherberts last night and having to work today 😩. so decision making skills are nill 😣 . All the best with selections today .
Jan + 13 pts
Taunton 1.05 Time to benefit
Place only double
1-50 ascot magic of light evens top 2.
3-00 ascot happy diva 6-4 top 3.
Double pays 4-1 NAP
12-55 Bonne question (without le lingerin) 7-2.
Each ways.
12-40 ascot nordano 10-1 top 3 Ew extra.
3-00 ascot aintree my dream 16-1 top 5 Ew extra.
2-15 Taunton Percy pops 16-1 top 6 Ew extra.
2-40 haydock definitely red 9-1 top 4 Ew extra.
Best of British today gents
afternoon all quickfire patent JOKE DANCER 1330 HAY/SILVER QUAY 1340 TAUNTON/MAGIC OF LIGHT 1350 ASCOT good luck
Ballyandy for me today
well done jayell 61
Thanks everyone and well done to all of you ,keep up the good work ,Cheltenham wont be long coming around now.hopefully i will have have another nailed on winner for yous all.
Say Nothing Chelmsford 7.45 10/1 E/W
Well done Plug. Steamed in. Got a few quid there for myself
Vintage Clouds 13/2 Haydock 2-40
How easy was that for clouds
well done the plug
Get in there 🔌
Excellent plug👍💥
Ascot
Win
R. 3 – Magic of Light
Each – Way
R. 4 – Ballymoy
R. 5 – Happy Diva
Samphire Coast ,7.15 Ch 2lb below last winning mark ,6xCD sniper on board ,good start azz ,bol all
big derek shaw fan, these silks are his best, obv morris is a big name jockey but I don’t recognise him as riding winners for shaw, doesn’t mean too much I suppose, shaw is renowned for big priced winners, currently 7/1 maybe it’s his day but maybe not :D BOL may invest ew stake
Database Jockey rode a winner for the trainer on Monday at Southwell Le Manage Enchante 5/2 ,rode this horse lto
a positive then but over the last 2-3 years he isnt really associated with him, have tracked d shaw over that time, his runners always worth a look though BOL
Well Done the Plug , never looked in any danger
Sorry ,et tu Mr Thieif , fingers crossed for Sam’s Adventure
3-40 Meydan big Brown bear 9/2
Not bad day in the end.
All 4 Ew extra picks placed 9-1, 10-1, 16-1, 16-1.
Shame happy diva finished 4th instead of 4th for the nap.
Well done winners, special mention for plug 🏇.
Database,
chill man, we are punters not tipsters mate 👍
Tampa bay downs race 5 . Drama chorus . Nap Nb 7/2 bet 365