Recent Blog Entries for National Hunt UK (Robin T)
Newbury 2.25 Posted: 30/12/2023 14:25
ROBIN - Newbury 2.25 Mandarin Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - Soft A few unexposed and less experienced types in here, a few with some proven Course form and one specifically who looks overpriced in early markets with a dec... [Read More]
Chepstow 2.50 Posted: 27/12/2023 14:50
ROBIN - Welsh National - Chepstow 2.50 - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 20 run - Soft / Heavy THis is going to be a real stamina test and it's all about rhythm and getting as far as you can in a rhythm and without any jumping issues, forward momen... [Read More]
Ascot 3.00 Posted: 23/12/2023 15:00
ROBIN - Ascot 3.00 Howden Silver Cup - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 11 run - Good to Soft Blackjack Magic impressed in the Badgers chase but gets a 6lbs penalty and I'm not totally convinced it was a good renewal, Hascouer Clermont is up... [Read More]
Ascot 12.45 Posted: 22/12/2023 12:45
ROBIN - Ascot - 12.45 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft (likely dead ground) Magic Seven and Roger Pol are priced about right at the head of the market but neither represent confident win va... [Read More]
Ludlow 3.00 Posted: 20/12/2023 15:00
ROBIN - Ludlow 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Soft A decent field but very few of these will appreciate the soft ground and a fair few return off long breaks. It's hard to look past CARTONNE and JOBESGREEN&nbs... [Read More]
Wincanton 2.20 Posted: 19/12/2023 14:20
ROBIN - Wincanton 12.20 Conditional Jockey Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 furlong - 11 run - Soft Plenty of heavy rain overnight and up to around 10am, so Going may well be genuinely Soft by the off-time We have 3 of these in the Tracker, I don... [Read More]
Hereford 1.00 Posted: 16/12/2023 13:00
ROBIN - Hereford 1.00 Mares Handicap Chase Final - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 furlong - Good - 12 run Venetia Williams who was a prime mover in getting this Course back open after ARC abandoned and closed it runs 3 horses but all have question mar... [Read More]
Cheltenham 1.50 Posted: 15/12/2023 13:50
ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.50 Mares Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - soft /heavy - New Course At the head of the market are the Irish trained La Malmason for the in form Cromwell yard, Michael and Sean suggest to m... [Read More]
Lingfield 3.35 Posted: 11/12/2023 15:35
ROBIN T - Lingfield 3.35 Handicap Chase Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft A number of these were in a race on 30th November at the last meeting over Course and Distance and although Felton Bellevue and Heaven Smart got the bet... [Read More]
Sandown 3.00 Posted: 08/12/2023 15:00
ROBIN - Sandown 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 11 run - Soft A fair number of unexposed and possibly progressive Chasers in here. At the top end of the market the likes of Huelgoat, My Silver Lining, Not Sure and Coll... [Read More]
Newbury 12:30 Posted: 02/12/2023 12:30
ROBIN - Newbury 12.30 HC Class 2 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft > Soft I'm keen to take on Inch House despite a very impressive win last time, the 10lbs penalty might make it vulnerable. If you want a "win saver" feel fr... [Read More]
Newbury 3.35 Posted: 01/12/2023 15:35
ROBIN - Newbury 3.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 12 run - Good to Soft A competitive race and with stamina always a key asset on this lovely galloping track with its very long finishing straight I am happy to take on Holy Joe Smoke fro... [Read More]
Newbury 2.25 Posted: 31/12/2022 14:25
Robin - Newbury 2.25 Mandarin Chase - Handicap - 3 miles 2 furlongs - Good to Soft > Soft 15 run A race that has lost some of its status in the past decade and I'm not sure why but has produced many a fine horse who has gone on to win the big... [Read More]
Taunton 2.45 Posted: 30/12/2022 14:45
ROBIN T - Taunton 2.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 15 run - Good - Good To Soft but heavy morning rain clearing through. I think it may well be softer than advertised here and have factored that in. Apple Rock and The Changing Man have both... [Read More]
Chepstow 2.50 Posted: 27/12/2022 14:50
ROBIN - Chepstow 2.50 Welsh Grand National - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 19 run A great race is in prospect but the key may well be the Going. This race is often run in deep and heavy conditions so the advertised (and... [Read More]
Ffos Llas 1.45 Posted: 15/12/2022 13:45
ROBIN - Ffos Llas 1.45 - To Be Sure is my selection here and is a horse who is in the Tracker. He won on his 3rd appearance last season and has had 2 runs already this, he seems equally at home over fences or hurdles and races off similar marks ... [Read More]
Taunton - Thursday 8th December Posted: 09/12/2022 15:40
I'm very surprised they aren't planning to Inspect at Taunton and if they run I suspect the Going will be very tacky and dead.It's a Meeting where some of the smaller local Yards wine and dine Owners and Clients and always worth seeking out some each... [Read More]
Exeter - Friday 2nd December Posted: 02/12/2022 15:10
ROBIN - Exeter 2.35 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (Soft in Places) The one to beat here according to the market is Ree Oka from the Harry Fry yard and ex P2P horse, progressive over hurdles and runner up i... [Read More]
Wincanton 1.55 Posted: 01/12/2022 13:55
ROBIN - Wincanton 1.55 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Good to Soft A fair few nice types in here and several who should be winning races before too long. Shutupshirley is up 7lbs for an impressive win... [Read More]
Taunton 3.00 Posted: 30/12/2021 15:00
Taunton 3.00 - Handicap Chase - Good to Soft - 3 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (Class 5) A competitive and tricky little race where the one to beat looks to be; GIVE US A SWIG. I'm happy to have a win or each way saver o... [Read More]
Newbury 2.35 Posted: 29/12/2021 14:35
Newbury 2.35 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 14 run Soft > Heavy A competitive race with plenty in with chances but one where I fancy a pair with a bit of market value. Crypto is up in trip and a typical Venetia W... [Read More]
Market Rasen 2.15 Posted: 26/12/2021 14:15
Market Rasen 2.15 - Lincolnshire National - Class 3 - 3 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Soft I think that after some decent rainfall, the Soft Going changes the dynamic of this race entirely. I'd have concerns about the Going and the tr... [Read More]
Ascot 3.00 Posted: 18/12/2021 15:00
Ascot 3.00 - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 13 run - Good to Soft At the head of the market is Belami Des Pictons who won impressively off a huge absence at Bangor last time and who may well follow up but it could "bounce" and this would b... [Read More]
Exeter 3.15 Posted: 16/12/2021 15:15
Exter 3.15 - Am Jock Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - soft - 13 run I'm going to have a small reverse forecast on the two at the top of the market - Getaway Cory who owes me a win and Sienna Royale who drops in trip on a winning ma... [Read More]
Taunton 3.40 Posted: 09/12/2021 15:40
ROBIN - Taunton 3.40 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 17 run - Going Good (decent amount of rain expected) Kendelu was an excellent winner for us last time over Course and Distance, well found and well backed but although it's always a da... [Read More]
Aintree 3.15 Posted: 04/12/2021 15:15
ROBIN - Aintree 3.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Soft Another tricky one to solve and I was left with a short short list of 4 from which I will have 3 pokes in the race. A host were considered including ... [Read More]
Market Rasen 1.52 Posted: 02/12/2021 13:52
Market Rasen 1.52 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 13 run - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Good to Soft Begoodtoyourself would be the one they all have to beat here and I would not put you off a win saver. Runner up last 3 times off marks of 76, 76 and 7... [Read More]
Kempton 3.35 Posted: 26/12/2020 15:35
Kempton 3.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Good to Soft 17 run This is easily the best and most competitive Betting Heat of the day and one in which I think there may be some big priced place value. The market is headed b... [Read More]
Musselburgh 1.15 Posted: 21/12/2020 13:15
MUSSELBURGH - 1.15 C5 - Handicap Chase - Good to Soft (some rain forecast) - 12 run - 3 miles. At the head of the market Definite Wisdom goes for a hat trick up 5lbs having won off marks of 97 and 100. The penalty is the main concern and conside... [Read More]
Haydock 2.40 Posted: 19/12/2020 14:40
ROBIN at Haydock in The Tommy Whittle Chase at 2.40, a win bet on SOJOURN and a Tracker each way on the bold front running ROLL AGAIN.Full write up to follow - mail sent at 9.10am without full write up due to time constraints and slow ... [Read More]
Wincanton 3.35 Posted: 15/12/2020 15:35
Wincanton 3.35 - Conditional Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 Furlong - 10 run - Soft A very competitive race where it's really hard to rule too much out of contention but possible value to be had. I don't think either First Man or Sile... [Read More]
Sunday 13th December Posted: 13/12/2020 14:10
We suggest a 1/4 point each way on the following thoughts from Robin-: Southwell 12.20 a 3 mile 2 furlong trip over the portable chase fences with a lot of rain about. Many of these won't like it too wet and if it becomes a test of attrition off... [Read More]
Musselburgh 12.15 Posted: 07/12/2020 12:15
Musselburgh 12.15 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 12 run - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft (dry cloudy day) A decent little race and the market is headed by an Irish raider in Lady Rocco who is decent in low grade Irish Hurdle races b... [Read More]
Kelso 3.20 Posted: 06/12/2020 15:20
Borders National - Kelso 3.20 - 4 miles 90 yards - 13 run - Good to Soft A marathon trip and because they have yet to conclusively prove they get it and in some cases have to markedly step up in trip, I will leave out Dino Boy; Coole Hall; Gangs... [Read More]
Sandown Friday 4th December Posted: 04/12/2020 15:00
ROBIN - Sandown 3.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - Going - Soft > Heavy 10 run A very competitive race where it's hard to rule very much out to be honest. Dangers abound, Flemcara will come on for seasonal debut bu... [Read More]
Warwick 2.35 Posted: 31/12/2019 14:35
Warwick 2.35 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 2 furlongs 15 runners At the head of the market Glenforde for the Skeltons and Pemberley for Emma Lavelle look solid and big dangers. I'd be a bit concerned about the trip for Pemberley and s... [Read More]
Taunton 2.55 Posted: 30/12/2019 14:55
A number of these would be hoping for the track to be riding on the good side of soft whilst the Going stick indicates it will be tackier than that and the trip of 3 miles and 2 furlongs will take some getting even on this pretty flat track. If ... [Read More]
Wincanton 2.00 Posted: 26/12/2019 14:00
ROBIN - Wincanton 2.00 Handicap Chase Class 3 , 3 miles 1 furlong - Heavy This will b a real test in the mud and add in wind and rain and it could see them well strung out. There are not many proven over the trip and fewer still who have a... [Read More]
Thursday 19th December - Exeter 2.50 Posted: 19/12/2019 14:50
IF the Meeting is on, in the 2.50 BIG TIME FRANK gets his conditions, back below a mark of 90 and a whopping 20 lbs pull for a 1 length defeat by Kiwi Myth in a race over CD last year, early prices indicate BTF is twice the price of KM so worth... [Read More]
ludlow 2.35 Posted: 18/12/2019 14:35
Ludlow 2.35 Handicap Chase, Class 3 2miles 7 1/2 furlongs 10 run. Significant how many of these won't want it too soft. Going is reported to be soft but if frost gets in and comes out that could turn it in to something like "glue" which would su... [Read More]
Hereford 2.55 Posted: 14/12/2019 14:55
Robin - Hereford 2.55 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 3 miles 1 1/2 furlongs (14 run)Likely to be a real stamina test here and although Master Tradesman is a strong favourite and will be tough to beat, at 5/2 I will take it willingly on as not 100% sure ... [Read More]
Cheltenham 3.40 Posted: 13/12/2019 15:40
ROBIN T - 3.40 my 2 against the field here are FALCO BLITZ and SMACKWATER JACK and I will come on to them shortly. Looking at the market I can see why Ask Ben is favourite but a promising run at Haydock, which is a completely different track to ... [Read More]
Kelso 1.15 Posted: 08/12/2019 13:15
Kelso 1.15 The Borders National over 4 miles and 1/2 furong on soft>heavy Going and sure to be a real slog. I looked and narrowed down to around 6 of with Achill Road Boy and Anteros discarded as not quite good enough in this company. BIG RIV... [Read More]
Wincanton 1.30 Posted: 05/12/2019 13:30
Wincanton 1.30 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong and 15 run Coopers Square and El Presente at the head of the market look solid but yet to fully prove themselves at the trip, at the other end there may be a race in a smaller field and... [Read More]
Ludlow 3.10 Posted: 04/12/2019 15:10
Ludlow 3.10 Handicap Hurdle 3 miles Class 4. The top 3 in the market Those Tiger Feet, Urtheonetahiwant; Derrick D'Anjou all have strong claims but not that strong that I don't feel something lower down the market can come and nick this race. TT... [Read More]
Wetherby 12.30 Posted: 26/12/2018 12:30
Incholm has been runner up in the last 2 runnings of this race and looks sure to be a major factor again and is a win saver bet, of the remainder the proven stamina of Durbanville who has always looked likely to make up in to a nice Chaser will be a ... [Read More]
Hereford 12.00 Posted: 15/12/2018 12:00
Hereford 12.00 MAYBE PLENTY / THE LAST BRIDGE - 1/2 POINT EACH WAY BOTH.A lot will depend on how much the rain has got in to the ground, if the race was at 3pm I would be basing analysis on soft to heavy, as it is I will work on the assumption that i... [Read More]
Musselburgh 2.45 Posted: 10/12/2018 14:45
ROBIN - Musselburgh 2.45 ARTHURS SECRET - Trainer won big Chase at Kelso yesterday and when Stewards enquired about improvement of the winner he citedthat horses are coming in to form after some health issues last season. ARTHURS SECRET has a solid C... [Read More]
Chepstow 12.20 Posted: 08/12/2018 12:20
Chepstow 12.20 POP ROCKSTAR - I am a big fan of Beallandendall but this race looks a little deep and have never considered it a Saturday horse, despite good course and distance form. Conas Taoi and Sandhurst Lad will be dangers but a look at col... [Read More]
Exeter 2.05 Posted: 07/12/2018 14:05
(Robin) RISK AND ROLL -: A competitive Handicap Chase over 2 miles and 3 furlongs and a few exposed and more than a few unexposed ones in here. This could be a race to follow in terms of form lines, especially as we now are seeing proper winter groun... [Read More]
Haydock 12.20 Posted: 05/12/2018 12:20
Haydock 2.20 Quri is an odds on favourite here and the logical choice but that can push prices of others out. There is heavy rain about and the "Good to Soft" may quickly turn soft or heavy and that opens up the field a lot. I want to side with somet... [Read More]
Carlisle 12.55 Posted: 02/12/2018 12:55
CHAMPAGNE TO GO + PRINCESS MONONOKE look the pair to side with here and we can't split them. Secret Escape has the benefit of a run and Cheekpieces but may need better underfoot conditions whilst BON CHIC, despite an impressive run last time does nee... [Read More]
Haydock 2.10 Posted: 30/12/2017 09:14
Haydock 2.10 5 Harry The Viking @ 10/1 + 6 Streets Of Promise @ 12/1(both 1/4 point each way all Bookies paying odds to 3rd place)The Going stick indicators are very low, even for Haydock and that indicates an out and out slog in the mud with stamina... [Read More]
Wetherby 3.15 Posted: 27/12/2017 15:15
Wetherby 3.15 3 Final Fling @ 12/1 / 2 Flemerina @ 10/1 - Odds to 4th place 1/2 each way each horseI think that Pshycoandy and Spoils Of War are a bit short price wise with stamina and form respectively to prove. The higher weightsdo look a class abo... [Read More]
Market Rasen 3.15 Posted: 26/12/2017 14:15
Market Rasen 2.15 10 Amiral Collonges @ 12/1 / 8 Cyclop @ 9/2The Lincolnshire National looks to be run on Good to Soft, probably soft as The Course escaped the worst of the rain.CYCLOP looks very solid, fell here with the race at its mercy and ... [Read More]
Ludlow 3.05 Posted: 20/12/2017 15:05
Robin Taylor - Ludlow 3.05 8 Nefyn Bay - 1/4 point each way @ 7/1"We had some of the worst of the snow and freezing temperatures over in Shropshire and the Course is well protectedby The Clee Hills and always a cold spot. The snow melt and some... [Read More]
Catterick 12.20 Posted: 19/12/2017 12:20
Catterick 12.20 5 Irish Hawke @ 7/1 / 13 Toarmandowithlove @ 8/1(1/2 point each way each horse, all Bookies go odds to 4th place)Odds to 4th place generally available here but make sure you find one that will honour IF non runners reduce thefie... [Read More]
Ffos Llas 12.30 Posted: 18/12/2017 12:30
Ffos Llas 12.30 4 Steel Native - 1/2 point win @ 4/1 / 2 Deckers Delight - 1/4 point e/w @ 25/1An intriguing little race over two and a half miles and some excellent Conditionals ride here. The market is dominatedby a couple, like a few of my colleag... [Read More]
Taunton 3.10 Posted: 14/12/2017 14:10
Taunton 2.10 5 Molineaux @ 9/2 / 1 Garo De Juilley @ 15/2 - 1/2 point each way (Lads + Skybet odds to 4th)I think this is MOLINEAUX's to lose on the form book and at 9/2 with Ladbroke/SkyBet is a banker e/wif you want to be very conservative and if n... [Read More]
Saturday 9th December Posted: 09/12/2017 12:45
Chepstow 12.30 Natter Jack Croak @ 9/2 (see staking in logic) Wetherby 12.45 4 Skipthescales @ 15/2 / 12 Classico Dias @ 8/1 / 14 Oscars Prospect @ 25/1In the 12.45 at Wetherby odds to 4th place give us the chance to play 1/2 point each way on S... [Read More]
Market Rasen 1.20 Posted: 07/12/2017 13:20
Market Rasen 1.20 1 Mondo Cane - 1/2 point each way @ 13/2MONDO CANE should come on for seasonal debut and wont mind any rain. Despite top weight it is below itslast winning mark, form on softer Going is there in the race history, as is a place in a ... [Read More]
Ludlow 1.00 Posted: 06/12/2017 13:00
Ludlow 1.00 6 Tb Broke Her @ 10/1 / 2 Handsome Sam @ 14/1 - both 1/2 point each wayI started to look at the 2.05 at Ludlow but it looks impossible to fathom to be perfectly honest with you;so I then looked at the 1.00, a very poor and moderate bunch ... [Read More]
Plumpton 1.40 Posted: 04/12/2017 13:40
Plumpton 1.40 6 What A Diva @ 12/1 (B365/BV) / 4 Tambura @ 7/1 - 1/2 point each way both horsesThe 1.40 is actually a cracking little Monday handicap and you could not safely write off any of them. I want to takeon Jester Jet though, opposable on the... [Read More]