Charlie

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[Charlie @CLarking7531]

My Grand National 1-2-3-4
1. Jagwar - Cheekpieces could sharpen him up
2. Montys Star - He’s run big races in Grade 1 company
3. Captain Cody - Bolted up in the Scottish version
4. Oscars Brother - If he gets away cleanly, he’ll be right in the mix.
#Aintree #GrandNational

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 3 Aintree Tips
Bossman Jack 13:55
Was running a blinder in the Turners until the last‑flight mistake — would’ve been 2nd or 3rd
The form was boosted today
He’s improving with every run
Only concern is the race shape… Ballyfad could get the run of things
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 3 Aintree Tips
Kakas Cousin 13:20
He’s an improving type & the bottomless ground beat him last time — still the only one in the finish who raced up with the pace
Pertemps form doesn’t look strong
Step up to 3m should be right up his street
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 2 Recap
Harry Lowes should've won
A massive shock in the novice hurdle
Grey Dawning & Solness served up a brilliant finish
Zeus Power was impressive, but I wouldnt give up on Johnnys Jury — never got the run or the ride
Will The Wise flipped the Cheltenham form
#Aintree

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 2 Aintree Tips
Harry Lowes 17:15 Strongest Fancy
Looks well handicapped to me
Would’ve gone very close to Scorpio Rising & he’s contesting a Grade 1
Race setup should be ideal. Feels like a proper plan, & there’s no better target trainer than Skelton
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 2 Aintree Tips
Madara 16:05
Won with ease at Cheltenham & a 10lb rise still looks workable to me
Plenty in here are exposed and going the wrong way
He’s only had one proper run this season, so no concerns about backing up after Cheltenham
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 2 Aintree Tips
Heart Wood 15:30
Race should be run to suit with plenty of pace on
He won the Ryanair as he liked, & a repeat of that puts him bang on top here
One of my strongest fancies of the meeting — everything lines up for him
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 1 Aintree Review
Big day for Gordon with 2 winners
Jack out-rode Harry in the feature
Jango Baie delivered nicely but still has more to offer once the jumping tidies up
Koktail Divin looked the part — a serious Ryanair contender
Barton Snow never gave you a moment’s worry

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 1 of Aintree Tips
Sans Bruit 16:40
Won this race the last 2 years & they’ve clearly had this as the target again
Eased to a workable mark, could control the pace & that makes him hard to reel in
Yard is lethal when they set their sights on a specific contest
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 1 of Aintree Tips
The New Lion 16:05
Trip & ground look ideal — this should play more to his strengths
Cheltenham he should arguably have finished in front of BDA
Should be more confident over this trip
Comes in the fresher horse: one hard run vs the mares 3
#Aintree #Tips

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Grand National Fancies
Jagwar – Big run in the Ultima & would’ve been closer with tidier jumping. Cheekpieces likely
Oscars Brother – Huge RSA effort, stays all day,
nicely weighted. Ideally wants soft
Captain Cody – Bolted up in the Scottish National & long-term target

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Horses to Follow from Cheltenham
Jump Allen had zero luck in the Pipe & is one everyone has clearly spotted
Tellherthename was my big eyecatcher — badly positioned, stayed on & I’ll be backing at Aintree
Stencil pulled far too hard & needs a drop back to 2m, I’m not losing faith

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Cheltenham Review
Betting delivered a tidy profit thanks to Saratoga & Meetmebythesea
Joyeuse & Quebecois both ran blinders
Zurich is one I’m not giving up on; Paddy Power type for next year
Waterford Whispers shaped nicely & I’d definitely give him a look at Aintree
#Review

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Cheltenham Day Tips
Lucky Last Act of Authority 5:20
Ran a blinder in this race last year, only beaten by Wodhooh
Just 1lb higher than last year
Top conditional booked
Will need a bit of luck from a hold‑up ride, but the handicap form is rock solid
#Cheltenham

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Cheltenham Day Tips
Lucky Last Wendrock 5:20
Trainer targets this race every year
Proven course form. Had this one earmarked for the race since that big Fred Winter run last season
Brings strong Irish handicap form
Top conditional booked
Only five and still on the up
#Cheltenham

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Cheltenham Day 4 Tips
Joyeuse 2:00
Back to form at Ascot last time & looked the likely winner before a late mistake cost her
Rain that fell will suit
Strong back form in the book
Yard flying this week
Taking on the 2 powerhouse stables who usually dominate this race
#Cheltenham

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Day 4 tips dropping tomorrow
Want to see how much rain actually arrives before locking anything in
Got a couple of handicap plays lined up at tasty prices
#Cheltenham

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Chelten Day 3 Review
Shock in the mares & well done if you landed on White Noise
Meetmebythesea bossed it from the front, never a moment’s doubt
Wodhooh on a different level to the rest
Shock in the stayers 5th time lucky for Home By The Lee
Supremely West will be Langer Dan 2.0

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Cheltenham Day 3 Tips
Waterford Whispers 5:20
Has course form over hurdles
The fav doesn’t set a high bar & carries top weight
No concerns with the jockey booking
Only question is whether he stays
He brings the strongest chase form this season after his latest run
#Cheltenham

[Charlie @CLarking7531]

Cheltenham Day 3 Tips
Meetmebythesea 2:00
Forget his last run. That was purely to get him qualified
2 previous wins were impressive, even if the form hasn’t aged well
There should be plenty of pace on
He shouldn’t be any worse than midfield & the mark looks workable
#Cheltenham