Thunder Champ Racing Picks

Results: Bold = Successfully picked. Italics = Mentioned had a chance.

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NOTTINGHAM 14/10/15

With four out of the eight races at Nottingham tomorrow being maidens, it is sure to highlight some potential improvers. But with maidens also comes surprises... I often tend to almost ‘discount’ horses who are making their debut in a field made up of other horses who have ran at least one race. However, you would be wise not to just go on a horse’s previous form as their breeding can also say a lot when picking a maiden winner. 

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YORK EBOR FESTIVAL 22/08/15

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Top Notch Tonto 7/1

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Hernandoshideaway 8/1

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Burantino 

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Astronereus 12/1

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Riflescope 7/1

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Jakey 14/1

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Scent Of Summer 4/1

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YORK EBOR FESTIVAL 21/08/15

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Curbyourenthusiasm 8/1

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Trip To Paris 11/2

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Intransigent 12/1

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Sole Power 12/1

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Manson 14/1

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Intiwin 28/1

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YORK EBOR FESTIVAL 20/08/15

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Tasleet 2/1

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Besharah 4/1

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Birdman 14/1

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Curvy 7/1

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Jordan Princess 10/1

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Dusky Queen 12/1

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YORK EBOR FESTIVAL 19/08/15

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Midlander 20/1

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Adventurous 7/1

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Storm The Stars 7/2

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Golden Horn 4/6

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Highland Castle 9/1

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Shawaahid 12/1

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RIPON 15/08/15

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Tatlisu 11/1

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NEWBURY 15/08/15

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Dessertoflife 3/1

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Romsdal 15/8

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Pastoral Player 10/1

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Adaay 11/1

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NEWMARKET 15/08/15

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Holy Grail 5/1

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Crew Cut 8/1

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Roossey 11/1

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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 01/08/15

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Charles Molson 16/1

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Dartmouth 11/4

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Legatissimo 2/1

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Tropics 12/1

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Bernie’s Boy 9/1

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Flash Fire 9/2

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Angelic Upstart 14/1

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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 31/07/15

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Dubday 13/2

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Latharnach 7/4

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Gm Hopkins 11/1

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Out Do 15/2

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Fashionable Spirit 8/1

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New Providence 11/2

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Newera 14/1

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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 30/07/15

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Resonant 11/1

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Tasleet 7/1

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Trip To Paris 4/1

Eye Of The Storm 12/1

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Arabian Comet 9/2

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Tholen 10/1

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Montsarrat 4/1

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Midlander 13/2

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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 29/07/15

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Teak has had a lot of experience at running at these longer distances so there shouldn't be too many issues, as long as the ground stays Good. Similarly, Boite’s disappointing last run at Ascot can be put down to the tough Good-to-Firm ground, and the Good ground today should suit him much better. 

Bohemian Rhapsody and Number One London both have an edge through recents wins at similar distances and ground, but the step up in trip could be their downfall. 

Air Squadron has really shone through this year but again the step up to a Class 2 race may prove to be unfavourable to him. Likewise Wordiness, who has found his form this year with a recent hayrick of wins. However they all came from Good-to-Firm/Firm ground so he may find the ground too soft here. 

Both William of Orange and See And Be Seen have yet to run at this distance but could be more than capable here today based on the former’s race last time out at York and the latter’s preference for longer distances. 

See And Be Seen 14/1

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This race should suit Scottish perfectly with a previous win at this distance and a win on Good ground, and the only potential drawback is the step up in trip. 

Both Tommy Doc and Space Age should find no trouble with travelling this distance, however, their only wins have come from Good-to-Firm ground so it’s hard to tell how they will travel on the Good ground today. 

Medrano has always travelled relatively well, and if he travels like he did last time out he could snatch the win. 

Prince Gagarin has an each way shot.

Scottish 8/1

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It’s probably needless to pick any horse other than Solow to win this race when he’s won on his last 7 starts, and there’s no reason why he shouldn’t win his 8th here. Night Of Thunder is the only prospect in beating Solow, and although his 2000 Guineas win last year was impressive, when he faced Solow last time out he failed to dazzle. On the other hand, Arod could be up there with Solow and Night Of Thunder to earn a place. 

Solow 4/7

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Pity Cash will probably struggle with the further step up in trip, as will Princess Kodia and Case Key. 

King Of Rooks 5/4

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Winter Rose 9/4

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Tazffin 13/2

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Fiftyshadesofgrey 10/1

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GLORIOUS GOOWOOD 28/07/15

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Sennockian Star won this race last year but the ground goes against him today. The ground should suit Collaboration however, with his previous wins being on Good or Soft ground, and he should find no problem racing in a class 2 race. Blue Surf has had plenty of experience of running at Goodwood but hasn’t won at this distance for nearly 3 years. Ginger Jack may also find a struggle with the step up in class with his recent wins coming from class 4 races. Master The World may be in with a each way shot as long as he doesn’t find the ground too fast.

Collaboration 8/1

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Welford has been running well recently, and should find no issue with the step up in class. Being trained by Mark Johnston also gives him an edge. Galileo Gold’s last time out win at this distance and on similar ground shows he could have a good chance here. Ibn Malik and Strong Challenge face quite a step up in class, but the latter may be able to surpass relatively easily. Birchwood may have won his last race at this class, but the softer ground could be a worry for him. 

Welford 12/1

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It’s likely to be a close race between Toormore and Dutch Connection with either one of them worthy of clinching the win. Toormore won this race two years ago on similar ground, and came second last year so would be looking to make it a hat trick, but hasn’t ran so well since. Dutch Connection however, has had better runs this year than Toormore, earning himself a win in the Jersey Stakes at Ascot.

Dutch Connection 5/2

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Astronereus won last time out at this distance in a higher class and the only thing that goes against him is the Good-to-Soft ground. Notarised gets the pick with a win at Goodwood recently at the same distance, and a win on similar ground at Haydock last time out. Oasis Fantasy could prove to be the main rival to Notarised where he came second at the same distance as today at Goodwood in May. Ajman Bridge looks like he prefers a longer distance so may find 14 furlongs is where he shines. 

Notarised 8/1

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Double Up has continually risen in class without any qualms and is sure to be up there today. Confessional and Top Boy could have an each way chance here having both come second on similar ground in races in May. Lady Gibraltar may have won at Goodwood in June at this distance, but she will probably struggle with the step up in class. Humidor’s form on the other hand shows he can be a bit hit and miss and the ground will probably go against him. 

Double Up 11/4

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With a number of runners making their debut race here, any one of them could be a surprise victor. Papa Luigi gets the edge having ran on Good-to-Soft ground and obtaining a place doing so, but this came from a Class 5 race so could be outclassed in this Class 2 race. He does seem the best out of the rest though with only Sir Roger Moore who may benefit from the step down in class than that at Royal Ascot. 

Papa Luigi 9/2

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Aqua Ardens will probably struggle here with her only wins coming from lower classes. Despite experience of the Goodwood track, Czech It Out is also likely to be hampered due to a higher class. Third Time Lucky has splendid form compared to the other horses and should travel well. Ifwecan should be in with an each way chance as long as the Good-to-Soft ground doesn’t put him off. 

Third Time Lucky 13/2

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HAMILTON 11/07/15

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Searanger 4/6

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Milady Eileen 4/1

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Munjally 9/1

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Affectionate Lady 7/2

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Latin Rebel 11/2

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Sakhalin Star 4/1

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DONCASTER 03/07/15

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Druids Ridge 4/6

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King Torus 7/4

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Bella Lulu 1/1

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Regal Dan 7/2

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Distain 6/4

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Gang Warfare 4/5

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Whitecrest 9/2

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LINGFIELD 02/07/15

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These types of races can be hard to decipher when a number of the horses have only ran one or two races previously and any one of them could shine on this occasion. Time Warp surely has the best chance having come second in a Class 4 race his last time out, but Godolphin owned Bochart may also have a shot. 

Time Warp 2/1

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Probably another two horse race here to be fought between I T Guru and Priory; the latter gets the edge with experience of the course as she won at Lingfield on her debut.

Priory 15/8

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Berkeley Vale’s preference for 8 furlongs over 7 furlongs may mean he won’t travel so well here. His best results have also come from Class 6 races, so the step up to a Class 5 race may further hinder his chances. A similar case with Royal Normandy whose top achievements also came from Class 6 races, so may suffer as a result. The favourite here is Solar Flair who won last time out in a Class 4 race, so should face no demanding obstacles here, although Clockmaker could prove to be an interesting challenge. Prefect and Elusive Ellen have an each way chance having come close in similar races in the past.

Clockmaker 12/1 

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Vale Of Paris looks the most likely to win this with the odds with her, and is more than capable of earning herself a hat trick. Lucky Clover is the best out of the race and may be able to confront Vale Of Paris. 

Vale Of Paris 5/6

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ASCOT 20/06/15

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Tonkinese 4/1

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Sennockian Star 12/1

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Telescope 5/4

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Tropics 12/1

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Huntsmans Close 12/1

Louis The Pious 25/1

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Wicklow Brave 5/4