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- February 23, 2026 at 22:45 #1756052
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Weather forecast looks favourable for Digby at the moment, and if he came over, I’d be very interested. Becoming a bit of a cliff horse, but trainer is persistent, and I’ve a feeling it’ll pay off over here in next couple of months. 33’s is hard up resist
The one I have bet though is Moroder. I find it slightly off putting that he’s won this twice already, as it’ll be so tough to to do the hat trick, but he’s a few pounds lower than last year, where he won well, and even with the entry on Friday, I can’t leave him at 40’s
Digby
Moroder 40’sFebruary 25, 2026 at 12:50 #1756214I’m going to bet my two just now, this looks a race to go early. Some Scope 12-1, and Invincible Nao 20-1
February 26, 2026 at 18:38 #1756453If you want a fun angle, I fed in the last ten year’s detailed trends using Horseracebase to chatGPT – here’s its verdict:
Strongest Trend Fits (Non-Cheltenham Model)
🟢 1. Theformismighty (9yo, 118, 32 days, 12/1)Age ideal
Fresh enough
Big RPR (147)
Mid-range price
Not favourite
Stayer profile
Most complete trend alignment.
🟢 2. Destroytheevidence (8yo, 12/1)
Slight age negative (8 not ideal but acceptable)
OR 134 workable
Price sweet spot
Trainer Bailey historically strong in this race
🟢 3. Lord Accord (11yo, 20/1)
Age perfect
Big price (race allows this)
Only concern: 98 days off
If fit, fits race pattern extremely well.
February 27, 2026 at 18:23 #1756562Dartmoor Pirate ew 4 places
February 27, 2026 at 22:23 #1756596Quite surprised Dartmoor Pirate was still as high as 6/1 for this so have to back him here. Looked like he wanted further last time, especially earlier in the race but came through powerfully to win anyway.
February 28, 2026 at 12:06 #1756666Moroder for me, 12s.
February 28, 2026 at 12:38 #1756673Broomfields Cave 17-2.
The more I know the less I understand.
February 28, 2026 at 14:39 #1756698Brutal –
didnt have a bet, but fair play to McLernon; he just bumped him along over last few furlongs, no whip
February 28, 2026 at 14:40 #1756699Rex Dingle falls off Dartmoor Pirate who jumped it fine by the look of it. Poor.
February 28, 2026 at 15:17 #1756712Grim right enough. Deep ground slogging always a hard watch.
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