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Black Type Racing

@blacktyperacing.bsky.social
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UK horseracing expert, with many years of experience in the national press. Subscribe for Flat racing tips (strike-rate of over 87% on lay suggestions in 2025); opinion pieces, horses to follow, paddock observations and more…

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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 5h
substack.com/@blacktypera... A look back at BTR’s tips over the two days at HQ
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A tale of two disciplines over the last two days. The backs this week were frustrating, all three of them finishing second, beaten a nose, a neck, and another neck today when Desert Castle was beaten...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 9h
substack.com/@blacktypera... Two winners from today’s notebook runners; both nice types for 2027
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Just the two winners today, Rock Montreal and Darkness Falls. Both nice types going into the 2027 season.
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 11h
substack.com/@blacktypera... That’s another week where the Lays come in at a 100%strike rate after HAATEM & SERGEI DIAGHILEV were beaten at HQ, joining TOULEEN and THE PRETTIEST STAR’s defeats yesterday. My preview tips at HQ since yesterday read: 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st
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Rock Montreal was the pick in the Autumn Stakes, but the bet was a lay of the 2nd Sergei Diaghilev, just a neck separating them at the line. That means another week of 100% calls on the lays, and a ne...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 12h
substack.com/@blacktypera... First lay of the day finishes last of five runners. With Champions Day at Ascot next week, sign up now for just £20pm, as you won’t want to miss out.
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Great start to the afternoon with first lay of the day HAATEM (adv. 2-1 two days ago) last of the five runners. My headline preview read ‘strong lay’. Two bets to come, so why not treat yourself to a...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 14h
substack.com/@blacktypera... Two lay bets and a win selection at HQ today
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Just the one back bet today, the huge fields at York on testing ground rather off putting, while the HQ prices are looking rather tight. Better news for lay followers with two more this afternoon, ai...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 14h
substack.com/@blacktypera... Another lay bet at HQ, and preview of the Autumn Stakes
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That’s a whopping 12 reviews at HQ over the last two days; the latest is a look at the G3 Autumn Stakes over 1m, which includes a lay bet. Take a look, and while you’re at it, why not subscribe for ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 16h
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s notebook runners
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Today’s notebook horses in action. Newmarket: 2.25 MIA FANTASIA & ROCK MONTREAL 3.00 DARKNESS FALLS, DESERT CASTLE & JASSAS York: 2.05 STONEACRE DONNY & WATER TO WINE 2.40 MISS LADY GRACE Unfor...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A look back at today’s tips, with a quite unusual run of results at HQ.
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A day of slight losses, first with the notebook runners and then with the recommended bets. The two win bets, In The Black (9-2) was touched off by a nose in the opener at HQ, while Flora Of Bermuda ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A look back at today’s notebook runners. A slight loss, despite 3 winners
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The notebook runners came up just short if backing them all blind, showing a loss of 1.76pts to a 1pt stake, but a slight profit if betting the forecast in Kempton’s 4.05! BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Two further previews for Saturday at HQ, and both are FREE to read
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Two more previews for Saturday’s racing at Newmarket, the Cesarewitch and Dewhurst, both FREE to read. I’ve put up two bets for tomorrow so far, with hopefully at least one more in the morning. Stay ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... You’ve got to look at BTR’s tips today…
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BTR’s bets/selections at Newmarket today: 2nd (adv. 9-2 beaten a nose) 2nd (adv. 16-1; SP 11-2 btn a neck) 2nd (adv. 15-8; SP 85-40 btn a neck) 1st (adv. 8-15; SP 4-9) 1st (adv. 4-1; SP 10-1) No...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... The days first lay (3-1) trails in second last, with one to come. Sign up now, to avoid missing out
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Yet another winning selection, the 1pt lay about THE PRETTIEST STAR (adv. 3-1) trailed in second last in the Listed race at HQ Hope subscribers took the plunge. BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 10-1 winner among others so far
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A frustrating day made somewhat better with STUDY OF WORDS’ win at HQ, with a tasty SP of 10-1. A couple of notebook runners have also come in at York, including 9-2 shot HARPER VIOLET. Two lays to c...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... One of my preview tips has been backed off the board at HQ
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Four bets were put up today at HQ for paying subscribers. Why not jump on board for the final month of the Flat season? If you don’t like what you see, you can easily cancel your £20 subscription. On...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 10 notebook runners in action today
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Today’s notebook runners in action. Newmarket: 1.50 SEA VENTURE & TOPAZ 2.57 LEX VICTORIA 4.10 DANCE IN THE STORM 4.45 SILVER LAKE York: 2.05 REGENCY ROYAL 2.40 HARPER VIOLET 3.18 SHARADD Ke...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A look back at today’s two notebook runners
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No luck with today’s two notebook runners at Southwell, though as you can see from my note, I had reservations, Poets Praise running a particularly poor race. I won’t give up on her when back on turf,...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 9 previews with several backs and lays for racing at HQ on Friday & Saturday. Sign up now to end the season with a bang
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A total of nine previews (with two to come) covering racing at HQ on Friday & Saturday. Among them is a host of backs and lays, so don’t delay, end the season in the black by signing up to BTR for jus...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s two notebook runners, and a preview with a lay for Friday’s G3 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket
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Today’s two notebook runners at Southwell. 4.25 PAPER VIEW (may want 6f, but place claims) 7.00 POETS PRAISE (strong chance of following up Sandown win; the one slight concern is she’s back on the A...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Three previews for Friday’s racing at HQ now available to read, with more to come tomorrow. Thank you for supporting BTR
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Three previews are now available to read for Friday’s decent card at HQ, with one bet so far and a couple of lays to come. I’m just waiting for the desperately slow exchange markets these days to catc...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A suggested bet and a preview to go with it for Friday’s G2 Challenge Stakes. Sign up now for the bargain price of just £20pm to avoid missing out.
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I’ve just put up a preview and bet for Friday’s G2 Challenge Stakes at HQ. Sign up now at the ridiculously low price of £20pm to access this suggested bet. I believe the price may be shorter come ra...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s notebook runner
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After yesterday’s single notebook blowout, here’s hoping for better with today’s only runner. Kempton: 5.30 LANCASTER TOWER He’s a big, raw, gangly son of Kingman that screams next year. Sent off 5...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... One notebook runner in action this evening
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Just the one notebook horse running this evening. Southwell: 6.30 ONE FOR BRUCE BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A mixed day with the notebook runners
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Just the one winner from the horses to follow list today, and I was guilty of putting that up late, when Claudette (10-11) won by 9.5L at Yarmouth. Together Now (2-7) was a huge disappointment at Kil...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 20 horses added to my horses to follow list
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I’ve added another 20 horses that caught my eye last week, several from when I went to Kempton last week, with a few who raced down the field that may go off too big a price next time. As always, don...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s notebook horses in action
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Today’s notebook runners in action today. Due to my sloppiness, I’ve already missed one of them, which has absolutely hacked up. Oh well, I’ll put it on here regardless, though she was on the horses-t...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A profitable day with the notebook runners at Longchamp this afternoon
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Today’s notebook runners in action. Longchamp: 12.31 MISS MINIVER 1.47 TIME FOR SANDALS (not one to take a short price about) 3.05 FRIENDLY SOUL 3.50 MISS SCOTT 5.00 COLOMBIER Some juicy price ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Check out last weeks results, which show good strike rates for the season for both the back and lay bets
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I've updated the P&L following last week’s results, with the lays extending their good run to nine in a row and posting a tasty strike rate of 82.7% for the season. The backs showed a small loss last...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s notebook runners
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Today’s notebook runners in action. Longchamp: 12.31 MISS MINIVER 1.47 TIME FOR SANDALS (not one to take a short price about) 3.05 FRIENDLY SOUL 3.50 MISS SCOTT 5.00 COLOMBIER Some juicy price ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A look back at how today’s bets and notebook runners fared
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Just the two winners and a 12-1 third from seven notebook runners today. If backing the 12-1 each-way, you just about come out in front. It wasn’t the most exciting day for betting, with so many favo...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A detailed look back at each horse that ran at Kempton Park last Wednesday. Let me know what you think, and if it’d be something that would interest you over the winter months. It’s FREE for all to read!
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If having trouble sleeping this evening, then head over to my pages and check out a most comprehensive look back at my venture to Kempton Park on Wednesday evening. It can be found under the tab ‘Padd...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... The lay of DIVISION (13-8f) the highlight of yet another profitable week, and a 2pt win on one that won easily at HQ Enjoy making money, then sign up for FREE to a Fleet St racing journalist of over 30 years, who actually knows what he’s doing!
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While other ‘experts’ made DIVISION (13-8f) the days ‘good thing’ at Ascot, BTR followers knew not to touch him, and he is now 0-4 at that venue. It means another week of profit for those brave enoug...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Seven notebook horses in action today
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Today’s notebook runners in action. Ascot: 1.50 LIFEPLAN 3.35 MACHADADORP, RIVER KING & THUNDER CALL Newmarket: 1.00 VELOCIRAPTOR 1.35 BLUE BOLT Redcar: 3.20 SATELLITE OF LOVE Good luck if yo...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A perfect start to the week…
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The perfect start to the week for paying subscribers, as INFRAAD (4-6f) did the business in the days feature at Ascot, winning shade cosily. On what was a poor day of racing for a Friday, that winner...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Seven previews for Saturday’s racing; five for Ascot and two at HQ. Sign up now for FREE, with any help promoting my writing/tips, horses to follow etc is much appreciated.
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A total of seven previews for Saturday’s racing, five for Ascot and two at HQ. They include five bets. Two win bets, an each-way and two lays. Something for everyone. With us now in the final month...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s notebook horses in action
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Today’s notebook horses in action. Ascot: 3.00 COCKADE 3.35 GALILEAN QUALITY 4.10 BOLO NEIGHS & FAR ABOVE DREAM Newcastle: 5.45 NOOZHAA Good luck if you’re having a bet today. BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Another decent day for the notebook runners
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A good 20 minutes for the notebook horses, with KAINDY (Evs) and MAGNUM COR (10-11) winning, while in between those races, RIVER SPEY (20-1) was just undone by stall 1, still running a gallant second ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Today’s notebook runners
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Today’s notebook horses in action: Bellewstown: 3.55 MAGNUM COR Nottingham: 1.58 PRIDE OF TOLEDO 3.43 KAINDY Salisbury: 3.49 RIVER SPEY Good luck if you’re having a bet today, BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A FREE preview at Salisbury on Thursday, and a big thank you to those that read my Kempton paddock notes this evening.
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After a fun evening at the races, it’s back to the grind, with a preview of Thursday’s conditions stakes at Salisbury. The preview is available to read and is FREE to all. Thank you to those who ‘tun...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 8.00 Paddock at Kempton 3 a standout, looking fit and well 6 fit despite 50-day absence 1 & 9 next, though 1 getting warm 7 coat looked superb
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8.00 Paddock at Kempton 3 a standout, looking fit and well 6 fit despite 50-day absence 1 & 9 next, though 1 getting warm 7 coat looked superb
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 7.30 Paddock 2 Gets the nod, looking hard fit 1 & 5 next best, the top one a good shine to the coat
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7.30 Paddock 2 Gets the nod, looking hard fit 1 & 5 next best, the top one a good shine to the coat
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 7.00 paddock No real standouts Those fit are 1, 8, 10, 11, also sweating, 13 & 14
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7.00 paddock No real standouts Those fit are 1, 8, 10, 11, also sweating, 13 & 14
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 6.00 paddock Another decent bunch on looks Hard to split 7 & 8, without doubt the picks 11 nice in its coat and fit enough Others I liked: 4 & 9 Didn’t like 3
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6.00 paddock Another decent bunch on looks Hard to split 7 & 8, without doubt the picks 11 nice in its coat and fit enough Others I liked: 4 & 9 Didn’t like 3
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... That’s three from three at Kempton from the paddock this evening. I hope you’re all making a few quid 🙏
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That’s three from three at Kempton from the paddock this evening. I hope you’re all making a few quid 🙏
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 5.30 paddock A nice bunch, most needing it 7 fittest 2 tightened up when Murphy got on board, next best 10 lovely coat, race likely out edge on him 9 very fit. Long, one for the future no doubt over further Didn’t like 4 sweating badly, or 6 needs it
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5.30 paddock A nice bunch, most needing it 7 fittest 2 tightened up when Murphy got on board, next best 10 lovely coat, race likely out edge on him 9 very fit. Long, one for the future no doubt ...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... That’s two from two with my paddock observations at Kempton this evening. 15-2 and 9-2 winners. Good luck for the rest of the evening.
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That’s two from two with my paddock observations at Kempton this evening. 15-2 and 9-2 winners. Good luck for the rest of the evening. BTR
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... 4.55 paddock Too many to mention. Best was no7 9 next best and well in its coat 4 fit but half asleep Others fit were 1, 2, 5, 8 Didn’t like 6 & 10
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4.55 paddock Too many to mention. Best was no7 9 next best and well in its coat 4 fit but half asleep Others fit were 1, 2, 5, 8 Didn’t like 6 & 10
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... A good start at Kempton with the 15-2 winner, but also mentioned the 3rd this morning, it’s SP 300-1! Hope some of you were on one or both 🙏
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As mentioned this morning. Please let me know if you backed it each-way at 300-1 💪
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... Paddock observations 4.25 4 looks fit and ready to go. The pick6 & 10 look next best, both fit 1 fit after being gelded but very small and lot of weight to carry 2 played up badly 8 better again for the race
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Paddock observations 4.25 4 looks fit and ready to go. The pick6 & 10 look next best, both fit 1 fit after being gelded but very small and lot of weight to carry 2 played up badly 8 better again...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... I’m at Kempton this evening to offer some musings on the paddock. Make sure to keep an eye out for my notes throughout the card
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The plan is to offer some paddock insights at Kempton’s interesting card this evening. So make sure to tune in here, on Bluesky and X, for my musings on fitness levels throughout the majority of the c...
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Black Type Racing @blacktyperacing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
substack.com/@blacktypera... One notebook horse running today, but more likely one for somewhere down the line.
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Just the one notebook runner today, but his price suggests he’s not one for today. When racing at Newbury in April, ROMEO GUEST (4.25 Kempton) looked a nice type in the paddock, and the fittest on sh...
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