Recent Blog Entries for National Hunt UK (Robin T)
Hereford 12:50 Posted: 29/11/2023 12:50
ROBIN - Hereford 12.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Going Good The resurgence of Hereford over the past few years after it was closed by ARC and saved by local enthusiasts remains a genuine "feel good" in a t... [Read More]
Ludlow 2.15 Posted: 27/11/2023 14:15
Robin - Ludlow 2.15 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 11 run - Good to Soft A Track built on a sand base over the centuries and usually drains very well. They do have a pretty narrow bend at the top end of the Course turning in past a&... [Read More]
Exeter 3.45 Posted: 26/11/2023 15:45
ROBIN - Exeter 3.45 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft > Soft After about 100mm of rain in the past month Devon has had 4-5 days of lovely dry if fresh days but some steady rain overnight and duri... [Read More]
Cheltenham 1.10 Posted: 18/11/2023 13:10
ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.10 Amateur Jockey Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 furlong - 20 run - Soft An excellent and informative weather update at 7.30am confirmed 5mm of rain, changed to Soft Going and may be a bit more before the meeting starts, if only... [Read More]
Doncaster 3.53 Posted: 17/11/2023 15:53
ROBIN - Doncaster 3.53 Handicap Hurdle -Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Good to Soft 17 run I don't think this is a particularly deep race despite the field of 17. At bigger prices What A Steal has had a wind operation and I've added to the ... [Read More]
Taunton 3.33 Posted: 16/11/2023 15:33
ROBIN - Taunton 3.33 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft > Soft - heavy rain and high winds due. 16 declared so some enhanced places and a lot of nice types and some who may need this run. Getthep... [Read More]
Exeter 4.00 Posted: 10/11/2023 16:00
Robin - Exeter 4.00 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 13 run - Soft (early rain) A very compact top end where Broomfield Present, who makes Chase debut on seasonal return, Make Me A Believer who is a very exposed horse who has had injury is... [Read More]
Newbury 2.25 Posted: 09/11/2023 14:25
ROBIN - Newbury 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 12 run - Good to Soft > Soft (rain) A race where a number will very likely improve for the run and the aim is to find the best suited on the day. Equinus is around 7/4, was very impre... [Read More]
Hereford 12.50 Posted: 06/11/2023 12:50
ROBIN - Hereford 12.50 Hands and Heels Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft No whips allowed to be used here and that changes the complex of the race and helps to pinpoint some value. Kent... [Read More]
Ascot 3.45 Posted: 04/11/2023 15:45
ROBIN - Ascot 3.45 Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 12 run Soft > Heavy I'm not at all convinced by Beauport at the top of the market, jumping issues led to a very frustrating season last time round, clearly a talented horse who would hav... [Read More]
Robin - Ludlow 1.15 Posted: 30/11/2022 13:15
Robin - Ludlow 1.15 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 Run - Good to Soft (soft patches) Venetia saddles Supervisor who is very well thought of, very well backed and the one they all have to beat. At 6/4 ish, I'll take it on, if ... [Read More]
Newbury 3.05 Posted: 26/11/2022 15:05
ROBIN - Newbury 3.05 (Hennessy) Gold Cup - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 16 run - Going Good (watered) I think there are a few here at the big priced end of the market who are just in for the run round especially on Good Going ... [Read More]
Ludlow 3.15 Posted: 21/11/2022 15:15
ROBIN - Ludlow 3.15 There are several in here I considered including Telefina and Martha Willow who are in the TRACKER but need more time, Fine By Me can win races but the rain won't help it today and it may need a few runs, If I Say is co... [Read More]
Exeter Sunday 20th November Posted: 20/11/2022 16:05
ROBIN - Exeter 3.00 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 15 run - Good to Soft > Soft There are some great old exposed types in here but also a number of very promising and progressive young Chasers upped into Handicap company. Lets just hope... [Read More]
Plumpton 2.40 Posted: 14/11/2022 14:40
Robin - Plumpton 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run - Good to Soft A pair here I will watch with interest and add to the Tracker if they show some good signs are Oscarman who was an impressive CD Novice winner h... [Read More]
Cheltenham 2.20 Paddy Power Gold Cup Posted: 12/11/2022 14:20
ROBIN - Paddy Power Gold Cup - C1 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Going - Good There is only one Irish runner in here and it's a race they have a poor record in but don;t seem to target as much as some others, no doubt not wishing to blow UK han... [Read More]
Kelso 3.24 Posted: 05/11/2022 15:24
Robin - Kelso 3.24 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft I think this is one of those races where you start to eliminate horses from the top and bottom of the market and you suddenly find a couple in the middle... [Read More]
Chepstow 3.22 Posted: 02/11/2022 15:22
ROBIN - Chepstow 3.22 Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (some rain about) I think this will be run on basically Soft Going so no real excuses for anything in terms of it being too firm or too he... [Read More]
Southwell 3.30 Posted: 30/11/2021 15:30
Southwell 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 Furlongs - Going Good At the top of the market here we have Thundersocksundae from the prolific Fergal / McPherson combination and Killane from the equally prolific McCain yard. W... [Read More]
Carlisle 2.20 Posted: 28/11/2021 14:20
ROBIN - Carlisle 2.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 10 run - Good to Soft (Inspection) They say "every horse can have it's day" and there is one in here at a huge price that perfectly fits the bill. PERFECT MAN is the ra... [Read More]
Newbury 1.15 Posted: 27/11/2021 13:15
Newbury 1.15 Handicap - Class 2 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 runA tight and competitive race in respect of one of Racings greatest characters. Grand Sancy who Paul Nicholls puts up in trip after a wind operation may just need this but shoul... [Read More]
Taunton 3.45 Posted: 25/11/2021 15:25
In the 3.25 at Taunton - Robin suggests an each way interest in KENDELU who has stamina to win at 3 miles but has also wins and good runs at this shorter trip of 2 miles and 3 furlongs. It's a tight and tough handicap with plenty having run... [Read More]
Exeter 3.30 Posted: 21/11/2021 15:30
Exeter 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good - 15 run There has been very little rain around and the going will be Good with a bit of cut, probably not ideal for an out and out summer jumper but neither suited ... [Read More]
Haydock 12.40 Posted: 20/11/2021 12:40
Haydock 12.40 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft (some possible light showers later) A very competitive field and hard to rule much out of the equation. Defuture Is Bright is an uneasy favourit... [Read More]
Chepstow 3.25 Posted: 19/11/2021 15:25
Chepstow 3.25 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 Furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A race in which the top 3 in the market may be shorter than their actual chances indicate and a few of the others may be overpriced... [Read More]
Worcester 12.30 Posted: 12/11/2021 12:30
Worcester 12.30 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft Head On looks the one to beat here but at the prices not for me. Rapid Flight from the Henderson yard and running in the royal silks will have plenty of... [Read More]
Carlisle 3.40 Posted: 08/11/2021 15:40
Carlisle 3.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlongs - Going Good to Soft (Showers) This is a tight and competitive Handicap and at the head of the market we have Headscarf Lil, a nice winner for Nicky Richards over 2 miles 4 furlo... [Read More]
Kelso 3.15 Posted: 06/11/2021 15:15
Kelso 3.15 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft Not the best or biggest race of the day by any means but with some enhanced places I have strong and confident views on a couple. Golan Cloud may just need this run a... [Read More]
Hexham 2.40 Posted: 05/11/2021 14:40
Hexham 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft. WE tipped GEONICE at decent odds last time out here about 5 weeks ago and it got up close home and is an unexposed type who could well run up a sequence. Despite... [Read More]
Chepstow 1.00 Posted: 03/11/2021 13:00
Chepstow 1.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 18 run - Soft A competitive race and the usual caveats about fitness so early in the season apply. A few catch my eye here including the obvious one and well backed fa... [Read More]
Tuesday 2nd November Posted: 02/11/2021 15:25
Exeter 2.55 - you really have to take fitness of a lot of these on trust and most invariably need a run. Those who've had a run are largely suited by better Going and the one that does look most likely at a price with some form on seasonal debut... [Read More]
Newbury 1.15 Posted: 28/11/2020 13:15
ROBIN - Newbury 1.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 2 miles 6 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Going - GoodA competitive renewal but one I think is most likely to be dominated by the top half of the market on Going that is probably better than many would like a... [Read More]
Ludlow 1.00 Posted: 23/11/2020 13:00
Ludlow 1.00 - Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - (12 run) Good to Soft A more competitive race than I first thought after delving into the form in detail. At the top of the market Mr Palmtree has won it's last 2 off marks of 86 an... [Read More]
Exeter 1.33 Posted: 22/11/2020 13:33
Exeter 1.33 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 54 yards, Soft - 11 run A competitive race where recent winners Crossley Tender and From The Heart step up in Grade. Both are clearly in good form but opposable on balance. Crossley Tender is up to ... [Read More]
Haydock 1.50 Posted: 21/11/2020 13:50
Haydock 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - Soft - 15 runThis is a real puzzle and we have to take the Going description with a bit of trust.I'm anticipating a truly run race with some proper pace and not a dawdle and if that's the ... [Read More]
Ascot 3.15 Posted: 20/11/2020 15:15
ASCOT 3.15 Class 3 Handicap Chase - 3 miles - Soft - 11 run. A competitive race and with a few showers about guaranteed to be soft though probably no worse than that. It's hard to ignore market leader MR MULDOON who is a Course winner, has ... [Read More]
Plumpton 3.50 Posted: 16/11/2020 15:50
ROBIN - Plumpton 3.50 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 Miles 1 Furlong - Heavy 14 run At the top of the market both Invincible Cove, who has some old decent Irish form but not much in the UK it will welcome this slog and Corrie Lake, who is ... [Read More]
Robin - Cheltenham 14th November Posted: 14/11/2020 14:50
ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.05 Handicap Chase 3 miles 1 furlong (Good to Soft - anticipated SOFT) 12 runA Conditional Jockey's race and a few more experienced and a few less experienced pilots and that can make a big difference.A few of these won't wan... [Read More]
Friday 13th November Posted: 13/11/2020 13:15
ROBIN - Cheltenham 1.15 - Conditional Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 Miles + 5 Furlongs - Good to Soft (rain) 18 run A competitive race and always one that the Pipe Yard targets and with the stable in really decent nick right now you have to... [Read More]
Exeter 12.55 Posted: 11/11/2020 12:55
Robin - Exeter 12.55 - Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft A race for Conditional Jockeys and a few will have a better pilot than others but a competitive race nontheless. A few may come on for the run specifi... [Read More]
Hereford 1.07 Posted: 10/11/2020 13:07
Hereford 1.07 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3miles 1 furlong - Good to Soft - 17 run A moderate race but plenty competitive enough to get the teeth in to. The top 3 in the market come off decent runs, Trumps Benefit (god forbid!); from the B... [Read More]
Friday 6th November Posted: 06/11/2020 15:30
Tracker suggestions for the day, a pair whose odds look over-priced to me, pretty speculative but back-form is there. HEXHAM 3.30 JUST GEORGIE for the Sue Smith yard only slowly coming to form now with a couple of placed runners this week. ... [Read More]
Newbury 3.05 Posted: 05/11/2020 15:05
Newbury 3.05 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft A very competitive 13 runner affair with almost all having some form of claim and chance and one that could see some decent form lines emerge as the season procee... [Read More]
Musselburgh 1.50 Posted: 04/11/2020 13:50
MUSSELBURGH 3.25 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles - Going - Good (no rain indeed a very decent forecast) If we start at the top of the market with those at short prices. Ratfacemcdougall won for Graeme McPherson last time out... [Read More]
Huntingdon 2.55 Posted: 01/11/2020 14:55
Huntingdon 3.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 furlong - Good (dry conditions) A competitive Hurdle where I think SHANTOU SUNSET can put fitness and proven stamina at the trip on it's preferred Good ground before it's put away for th... [Read More]
Newbury 1.50 Posted: 29/11/2019 13:50
Newbury 1.50 Handicap Chase Class 2 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 run The Going is soft here, a long back-straight then a short straight across the top and a long run in places an emphasis on stamina and fitness. One making seasonal debut may be... [Read More]
Warwick 2.40 Posted: 20/11/2019 14:40
Warwick 2.40 - Handicap Hurdle Class 4 over 2 miles and 3 furlongs - 12 run There are a couple of interest here both at decent Odds, I will adopt a watching brief on Olly Murphy's Highgate Hill @ 10/1 who is a 3 mile P2P winner and this sli... [Read More]
Hereford 3.30 Posted: 12/11/2019 15:30
Hereford 3.30 - 3 miles 1 furlong Handicap Chase Class5. Very moderate field of 11 and hard to have confidence in any which is why at the Odds I really want to oppose Brigadeer Bob and This breac, they may well come home 1-2 but on past form and... [Read More]
Wincanton 1.50 Posted: 09/11/2019 13:50
Robin - Wincanton 1.50 Handicap Hurdle Mares - Class 2 15 run - 2 miles 5 1/2 furlongs The close working relationship between The Barber Family and Paul Nicholls means that the Yard will always seek to target this race named in memory of Richard... [Read More]
Exeter 4.20 Posted: 05/11/2019 16:20
Exeter 4.15 Handicap Hurdle Class 4 - 2 miles 7 furlongs (The same Going and Fitness concerns raised by Robin) A race full of intrigue and potential and one which we may end up coming back to over and over again, especially if i... [Read More]
Newbury 3.35 Posted: 30/11/2018 15:35
Newbury 3.35 - This is a very competitive field of 12 over 3 miles and it is hard to safely rule anything out. The likes of Dragon Destruval; Rockpoint; Bobo Mac and Virginia Chick are real dangers but we were left in terms of form analysis and my ow... [Read More]
Uttoxeter 1.10 Posted: 25/11/2018 13:10
In the 1.10 at Uttoxeter DISCAY looks a decent each way punt. It has had some decent runs round this quirky track, the trip and Going hold no terrors, Yard always worth a second look here (indeed anywhere); and the handicap mark is fine, nothing fant... [Read More]
Hexham 2.55 Posted: 21/11/2018 14:55
I can't see the value in Chanceanotherfive and others at the head of the market based on actual form as opposed to Bumper Form or how much they cost. It is a poor race and SP2A favourite SNOWED IN would have a chance on these terms but looks like the... [Read More]
Plumpton 3.05 Posted: 19/11/2018 15:05
Plumpton 3.05 6 CRUISING BYE @ 8/1 + 4 ROYALS AND REBELS @ 12/1 (bits of 14) 1/2 point each way each (Sky and PP odds to 4th enhanced) I can't back BERMEO at 2/1 in this type of race and don't know enough about the Irish challenger to think... [Read More]
Ayr 2.15 Posted: 14/11/2018 14:15
RUBENESQUE ticks all my boxes here, is fit and had a run, runs well in these conditions, ideal trip and a nice handicap mark and should run a solid race at what looks like a bit of value. [Read More]
Lingfield 3.20 Posted: 13/11/2018 15:20
KEEL OVER should take all the beating on this Going and at 4/1 a win bet for most but you may be tempted in to a place saver or a crafty each way double with the tip from The Advisor (above). The horse is fit, perfect trip and one of the few who will... [Read More]
Hexham 3.45 Posted: 09/11/2018 15:45
Hexham 3.45 - fitness and stamina will be key here on this tough gruelling tack and I narrowed down to 4 horses who most fit the right criteria. CHANCELTON has an obvious chance and I will have with my 2 selections in a small Unit Full Tricast Perm, ... [Read More]
Newbury 2.55 Posted: 08/11/2018 15:30
Newbury 2.55 CLONDAW CIAN - 1/2 point each way - (consider Dingo Dollar / Tobefair in small Tricast Perm)I can't find very many in here who have assured fitness or guaranteed to run well fresh, and with proven stamina on Ground that will have at leas... [Read More]
Carlisle 2.05 Posted: 04/11/2018 14:10
Carlisle 2.05 BARRYS Jack 1/2 point each way (if Going remains good consider a small rev F/C on Suggestion and Take A Break)BARRYS JACK has some good Course and Distance form and looks like an "Autumn horse" any rain is a plus and the booking of Dann... [Read More]
Sedgfield 1.20 Posted: 28/11/2017 13:20
Sedgefield 1.20 6 Master Rajeem - @ 10/1 - 1/2 point each wayA tight and competitive handicap over just north of 3 miles and 2 furlongs (26 furlongs) and a field of 9 go to post.I think this trip might stretch quite a few who are comfortable at 3 mil... [Read More]
Thursday 23rd November Posted: 23/11/2017 14:45
Market Rasen 2.45 5 Tell The Tale - 1/2 point each way @ 6/1Wincanton 12.20 5 Kentford Myth - 1/2 point each way @ 10/1 - SkyBet places to 4thI think the 2.45 at Market Rasen is very mediocre and there to be won. Druids Diamond comes out quickly afte... [Read More]
Cheltenham 12.40 Posted: 17/11/2017 12:40
Cheltenham 12.40 7 What Happens Now @ 13/2 / 11 Indian Castle @ 7/1 / 14 Regal Flow @ 20/1 (WH + BV)(ALL 1/2 point each way)(Lads / Coral / PP go odds to 4th but SkyBet go odds to 5th - use Sky if you can otherwise L/C or PP)The key race here is the ... [Read More]
Ludlow Thursday 16th November Posted: 16/11/2017 15:30
Ludlow 3.00 3 Cowslip @ 16/1 (specifically with Ladbrokes or Coral - odds to 4th) 1/4 point each wayLudlow 3.30 11 Abbeygrey @ 25/1 / 5 By The Broadwalk @ 10/1 (both 1/4 point each way)Firstly I can't resist a small dabble on COWSLIP in the 3.00 race... [Read More]
Exeter 2.00 Posted: 15/11/2017 13:05
Exeter 2.00 6 Paddy The Oscar @ 8/1 / 9 Sonoftheking @ 25/1 (both horses 1/4 point only each way)PADDY THE OSCAR was a great winner for me last week with a bold front running ride. I am a bit surprisedthat they venture out so soon, as it has not... [Read More]
Huntingdon 3.10 Posted: 14/11/2017 15:10
Huntingdon 3.10 10 Bohernagore @ 12/1 / Polarbrook @ 20/1 - 1/2 point each way each)(Ladbrokes / Coral / Skybet - enhanced odds race to 4th place)This is a moderate handicap and by all logic the Fergal O'Brien horse should win here doing handstands;w... [Read More]
Sunday 12th November Posted: 12/11/2017 14:30
Robin Taylor - Ffos Llas 2.30 9 Thegirlfrommilan @ 11/1 (Lad/B365/Coral) / 7 Bassarbad @ 16/1 - both 1/2 point each way3 miles round Ffos Llas in deep ground and although strong I just can't see any value in PINK GIN in these conditions,it should win... [Read More]
Chepstow 3.40 Posted: 08/11/2017 15:40
Chepstow 3.40 11 Paddy The Oscar @ 14/1 / 8 Gardiners Hill @ 16/1 (BV / SkyBet) - 1/2 point e/w eachI want to take on the favourite here (have a win saver if you wish to cover the each way bets by all means) but Iwould want 3/1 against any horse in a... [Read More]
Exeter Tuesday 7th November Posted: 07/11/2017 16:10
3.35 7 Champagne To Go @ 7/1 (Bet 365/PP) / Fraser Canyon @ 14/1 (WH/Lads) - 1/4 point each way both + Quinto * see notes4.10 10 Norse Light @ 6/1 - 1 point each way (Lads / Coral) - all bookies odds to 4th - SkyBet to 5th * (see notes) I... [Read More]
Huntingdon 3.20 Posted: 05/11/2017 15:20
Huntingdon 3.20 1 Generous Chief @ 10/1 / 7 Brave Helios @ 20/1(1/2 point each way each horse - all Bookies go odds to 3rd place)The closing race at Huntingdon is a moderate 3 mile 1 Furlong Hurdle but there seems a clear stamina angle to exploit hav... [Read More]
Wetherby 12.50 Posted: 03/11/2017 12:50
Wetherby 12.50 2 Alfies Choice - 1 point win @ 9/2 + 1 Strong Resemblance - 1/2 point e/w @ 20/1 (PP)ALFIES CHOICE makes seasonal debut so we have to take fitness on trust but 2 winning horses from The Bailey yardin past 2 weeks have also been on sea... [Read More]