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9 March 2026
Monday 9th March
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- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 1f 169y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Delgany Second Now
Selected at:
5/2
Son of Jack Hobbs who is a half-brother to graded winner and placed in top Nationals Any Second Now and although has a staying pedigree, has a nice chance here on debut.
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5/2
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Down the field in Cork bumper last summer but has won an Irish point since; stable debut
0-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 612
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 24 | Cor Cork | 17f Gd | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 10/14 | Windbeneathmywings (25L) | 4/1C | - | 73 |
Runner-up on debut and not disgraced in a good race last time; leading contender
27
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 3NHF | 11-4 | 7/13 | Fine Shot (15½L) | 25/1 | - | 101 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-6 | 2/8 | Milpat (3L) | 4/1 | - | 104 |
Shaped quite well before fading into fourth of six at Lingfield (AW) in December
4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 78
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f St/Slw | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/6 | Wilde's Legacy (6L) | 9/1 | - | 96 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Out of a well-connected mare; stable has a good strike-rate in bumpers
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: -
Seemed to be running well until hanging left and losing position on home turn at Kempton
7
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 5MdNHF | 10-9 | 7/14 | Lover Desbois (26L) | 16/1 | - | 74 |
Half-brother to high-class jumper Any Second Now; with top stable; shortlisted
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
Huntingdon second OTIE'S FRIEND will find this less competitive than the Kempton race he contested last month and might be the answer.
Otie's Friend
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Otie's Friend,
7/2 Delgany Second Now,
4/1 Mint Approved,
9/2 Blue's Secret Gem,
10/1 Silk Mountain,
Chocks Away,
20/1 She's A Driver
Relevant Tips
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