I watched a few races from Exeter today. The 1.45 was a novice chase won by the second favourite Full Back, who jumped well in the main, he stayed on strongly from two out to win comfortably, although both him and the second were tired at the line. The horse I thought would win it was Welsh Saint, who made a real mess of the first open ditch, giving rider Nico De Boinville little chance of staying in the saddle.

One thing that has been on going for a number of months is the Bryony Frost issue she has had with what some people describe as bullying and jealousy from a few of her fellow jockeys. It is supposed to have started last September, at Southwell. Robbie Dunne confronted Frost over the fatal fall of his mount Cillian’s Well in the handicap chase. I have watched footage of the race, and for me Bryony did nothing wrong, her horse had a tendancy to jump to his left, and Dunne was behind Frost for most of the race, and as the fall of his horse did not happen until 3 fences from home, he had seen what was in front of him, and in my opinion should of expected Bryony’s horse to jump left. The first thing you do when something is doing that, is not get on the horses left, which Dunne did. I hope issues can be resolved, both jockey’s are more than capable riders, Frost rides a lot for the Paul Nicholls yard, so gets on some really good horses, and recently won a grade one race on Frodon at Kempton in the King George V1 Chase, in which she ‘squeezed’ up fellow rider Gavin Sheehan en route to victory, a move that led to a two day suspension.

More tomorrow.

A good winner yesterday for my subscribers. I advised Alavina at 6/4 in the 3.00 Fontwell, she attracted some support in the betting into 11/8, travelling well she stayed on strongly to win on the run in, despite a mistake at the last flight of hurdles.

Today has only al weather racing on the flat in the UK. At Southwell 6.30, a maiden over the minimum trip of 5f, with the favourite Unleash looking like the one to beat, a good second last time over course and distance, he should get the job done. It is always an advantage to know at Southwell, that they act on the surface, and this horse handled it well last time. He is short odds to win, but I would not bet against him.

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A good winner advised for my subscribers today. Tamborada 2.10 Lingfield was advised at 2/1, despite running green he got up close home to get the better of his main rival close to the line. A couple of races left at Wolverhampton. Big Kitty 6.50 has a good chance of winning, she has dropped back to 7f today, and should not be inconvenienced by that, she is well drawn in stall 2. She is currently around 3/1, so I am tempted to have a bet.

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A good start to the new year, with Bravado 2.20 Lingfield getting my subscribers a good winner yesterday. I advised him at 7/2, making every yard of the 6f event, he never looked like getting beat. A couple I like today in the UK, but I think followers should have a look at Intellogent 12.40 Deauville, he was a shade unlucky last time, and although he is on a bit of a losing streak, this horse has a touch of class, and at around 5/2 he is value for me. The odds on favourite, Bugle Major ran a good race last time when it was second over course and distance, but I thought Intellogent would be too good if he recaptures some of his old group race form.

More tomorrow.