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Paul Nicholls: My Saturday runners at Newbury

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A newcomer and an old favourite are in action for Paul at Newbury on Saturday. Here are his thoughts on the pair of them.

14.05 Newbury

Criqtonic*

This is obviously a red-hot race for him to be making his debut for us. We have had him since October, having purchased him from France, where he won a novice chase over 2m1f at Enghien in September. Is a lovely, big scopey, rangy horse who has done loads of work and has schooled nicely. I think he will best on better ground. But he is clearly massively up against it in this company.

*Criqtonic has been declared a non-runner.

15.40 Newbury

Celestial Halo

I think it may be best to ignore his disappointing run in the Fighting Fifth last time as that is the second time he has stayed away overnight, and both times he has run below par. Is clearly up against it off a mark of 160 here but he won well at Wincanton (admittedly Grandouet fell there) and is in good order. Is a hard horse to place these days and we were thinking about stepping him up to 3m, but I think this could ride a very testing 2m, especially if more rain arrives, and that would suit.

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Paul Nicholls / 31 Dec 2011

Paul Nicholls: My Saturday runners at Newbury

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Celestial Halo is in good shape at the moment

Celestial Halo is in good shape at the moment

"Celestial Halo -Is clearly up against it off a mark of 160 here but he won well at Wincanton (admittedly Grandouet fell there) and is in good order."

A newcomer and an old favourite are in action for Paul at Newbury on Saturday. Here are his thoughts on the pair of them.

14.05 Newbury

Criqtonic*

This is obviously a red-hot race for him to be making his debut for us. We have had him since October, having purchased him from France, where he won a novice chase over 2m1f at Enghien in September. Is a lovely, big scopey, rangy horse who has done loads of work and has schooled nicely. I think he will best on better ground. But he is clearly massively up against it in this company.

*Criqtonic has been declared a non-runner.

15.40 Newbury

Celestial Halo

I think it may be best to ignore his disappointing run in the Fighting Fifth last time as that is the second time he has stayed away overnight, and both times he has run below par. Is clearly up against it off a mark of 160 here but he won well at Wincanton (admittedly Grandouet fell there) and is in good order. Is a hard horse to place these days and we were thinking about stepping him up to 3m, but I think this could ride a very testing 2m, especially if more rain arrives, and that would suit.

* * *

Betfair also has two great promotions to help you get more out of your festive betting:

Prize Draw: Be in the draw for Betfair's Christmas Giveaway Bonanza, just bet and you're in! Top prize is a 10% share in a horse of your choice from the club. Lots of great runners up prizes including Race Day Hospitality, invited to Betfair's private VIP Cheltenham Preview and much more.

Multiple : Get up to 10% boost on your Multiples winnings or 10% back on your losses over the holiday period. Opt in now and we'll boost you no matter if you win or lose!


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  1. Anonymous | 31 December 2011

    Well done, Paul on C. Halo.