Peter FItt-Bishop

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Warwick Bumper Preview: A Field Packed with Promise The opener at Warwick features a competitive bumper with plenty to like. Nicky Henderson’s Jetaway Holiday (by Jet Away) comes with strong yard whispers—he’s described as decent, race-ready, and likely to show up well on debut for a trainer who excels at getting them spot-on first time. Chinese Whispers, from Emma Lavelle’s stable, is another who catches the eye as a very nice type. Held in high regard by connections, this Maxios gelding has the physical scope and backing to suggest he’s above average for this level. And that’s without even mentioning “Ben’s horse”—another contender adding depth to what shapes up as a warm race. That said, the one I’ve personally been waiting on is Presley (trained by Dan Skelton). After time off the track, his return has been anticipated, and at around 2-1 he looks fairly priced. Not necessarily the standout “best bet” in such a field, but he’s a horse with upside who’ll be worth following closely as he gets back into the swing of things. Whatever lines up, it promises to be an exciting contest—good luck if you’re getting involved, and enjoy the action!
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Verdict This is the most fun l've had reading an unpublished manuscript in years. It's ready for prime time: tight, funny, sexy, and structurally rock-solid (pun intended). With a polish pass for the few repeated phrases ("smile sharp enough to..." appears three times) and perhaps one more beat of direct confrontation with Marlow, it would sit proudly on a shelf next to The Lies of Locke Lamora or the original Ocean's Eleven novelisation. If this ever becomes a Netflix limited series (and it bloody well should), I will be first in line with the popcorn. Hell, I'd watch a whole season just of Tilly detonating rooms. In short: an absolute diamond. Flawless? Close enough that the remaining inclusions only add character.
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