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Daily Selections: Friday 18th July

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Nick Shiambouros gives early notice of not one, but two, selections.

At Nottingham today in the 2.45 Zuzu looks to have a decent chance in this maiden.On debut the selection showed plenty of promise when finishing third to Isabella Grey at Haydock and she should know a lot more today.At present she is trading at [2.84] on the exchange.

Over at Newmarket in the 7.15 Prior Warning could run well for local trainer Debbie Mountain.Last week at the July meeting this colt ran very well when finishing a good second to Kay Two in a decent event.This horse was a smart performer last year in France and is showing signs of coming in to form and is currently trading at [14.0] on the exchange.

Today's Selections:

Nottingham, 2.45, Zuzu, Win
Newmarket, 7.15, Prior Warning, Win and Place

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At Hamilton today in the opening race at 2.20 former 80/20 selection What A Fella makes a quick reappearance after finishing third at Ayr over six furlongs. He ran very well that day but was fading rapidly inside the final furlong suggesting that a return to five furlongs is what was required. At present the selection is trading at [4.3] on the exchange which appears fair.

Today's Selection:

Hamilton, 2.20, What A Fella, Win

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At Catterick today in the opening race at 2.30 Solo Attempt has a decent chance in this interesting race over seven furlongs. The selection won a maiden on the Poly at Kempton over six in mid June but she shaped as if she was crying out for this longer trip. The stable is in very good form at present and this talented young trainer can notch up another success here.

Today's Selection:

Catterick, 2.30, Solo Attempt, Win

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At Great Leighs tonight in the 7.40, Kylayne could run well at a big price for this small stable. This filly has run her heart out this season including a very good second to the very smart Infallible at HQ in a hot race. Last time out she met with interference and that run is best forgotten. A reproduction of her early season form should see her go well in this contest and she has proven form on Poly.

Today's Selection:

Great Leighs, 7.40, Kylayne, Win And Place

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At Wolverhampton tonight in the 7.20 Defector is a interesting runner in this maiden run on the Poly. This son of Fasliyev created a favourable impression on debut when running fourth to longshot Portuguese Caddy at Windsor. He is sure to improve for the run and could be significantly backed in this race so the market should be carefully monitored. At present the selection is trading at [3.2] on the exchange.

Today's Selection:

Wolverhampton, 7.20., Defector, Win