What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.
7 races · we bet 6 · we named the winner in 2
Class 4 · 2m7f16y · Good · 7 ran
Our bet: Kiwi de Cotte (9/4)
Won by: Kiwi De Cotte (FR) at 9/2 · then Getaway Vic (IRE)
What we said: Dan Skelton firing at 48% in the last 14 days, consistent hurdles form (P1P1-P) and Harry Skelton is the standout jockey booking in a small field
Class 5 · 2m7f16y · Good · 10 ran
Our bet: Lady Fortune (7/2)
Won by: Matoury (GB) at 9/1 · then Muskerry Rock (IRE), Jungle Wood (FR)
What we said: course record (22%, a/e 1.52), sharp trainer in form (27% 14d), winning form fresh and gets in lightly at bottom weight
Class 5 · 2m3f34y · Good · 6 ran
Our bet: Thickthorn Tom (11/10)
Won by: Wings On Wheels (IRE) · then Thickthorn Tom (IRE)
What we said: Dan Skelton 48% strike rate in 14 days is elite, horse improves second run back, and 11/10 reflects market agreement on a small field where he carries weight but has class to match it
Class 5 · 2m125y · Good · 8 ran
Our bet: Beorma (2/5)
Won by: Beorma (IRE) · then Hello Sweety (GB), The Secret Pearl (IRE)
What we said: unbeaten six-race winning streak, Dan Skelton firing at 48% in last 14 days, Harry Skelton partnership dominant; top weight is a concern but class and momentum overwhelm this field
Class 3 · 2m5f89y · Good · 6 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Gateau De Miel (11/2)
Won by: Mahons Glory (IRE) at 10/3 · then Ostend (IRE)
What we said: won last time out 20 days ago, well-handicapped off OR115, Fergal O'Brien yard running at 7% but horse is fit and in form, good going suits
Class 5 · 2m4f139y · Good · 10 ran
Our bet: Bunker Bay (13/8)
Won by: Vivid Pink (GB) at 13/2 · then Bunker Bay (IRE), Lone Star (GB)
What we said: back-to-back wins, sharpest recent form in the field, damsire suits good ground, and 7d turnaround suggests trainer confidence
Class 5 · 2m125y · Good · 6 ran
Our bet: Fine Thing (15/8)
Won by: Scotto (IRE) at 9/4 · then Masterius (FR)
What we said: Dan Skelton firing at 48% in 14 days, Harry Skelton aboard, best form in the field (2P-2), and market leader confirms confidence
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