There are 30 Races Today across 4 meetings. There are 9 races at Southwell, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Naas, 8 races at Kempton, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (11/4 +45%)Roaring Ralph |
11/4(+45%) | (7) Roaring Ralph 11/4, Travelled strongly, ran to form landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark here last time; suited by 6-8f, acts on a sound surface; good chance on latest. C&D winner latest; 3lb rise looks fair and a repeat effort would make him a big player.. |
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2nd (4) (9/4 +10%)Asian Journey |
9/4(+10%) | (4) Asian Journey 9/4, Too much to do off modest pace behind all the way winner beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6-8f, acts on AW; maiden but on a competitive mark. Placed over 1m latest, when racing freely; 1lb drop should help keep him involved; player.. |
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3rd (3) (8/1 -14%)Relevant Range |
8/1(-14%) | (3) Relevant Range 8/1, Never threatened beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; effective 8f, acts on sound surface; running well for new yard, fair mark, big player. 3-13 AW record; C&D winner; comfortably held after a 6lb rise latest; more needed.. |
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4th (8) (17/2 +29%)Heretic |
17/2(+29%) | (8) Heretic 17/2, Probably made too much use of down the field in a handicap here most recent; in good form prior; top course jockey; effective at 8f, acts well on AW; on last winning mark, form in and out but likes the track. C&D winner; faded quickly over C&D latest but has bounced back before.. |
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5th (5) (25/1 -25%)Magdalayna |
25/1(-25%) | (5) Magdalayna 25/1, Never threatened beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective at 8f, acts on AW; inconsistent. 1m Polytrack winner; last when dropped to 6f latest; bit to prove now.. |
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6th (2) (20/1 -300%)Samra Star |
20/1(-300%) | (2) Samra Star 20/1, Good ride taking closer order early having refused to settle, back to form landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-9f, suited by AW; remains well treated on old form. Won 8.6f Tapeta fillies' handicap latest; yet to win back-to-back but should be involved.. |
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7th (1) (9/2 +36%)How's The Guvnor |
9/2(+36%) | (1) How's The Guvnor 9/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Wolverhampton in January; ran to form allowed to dictate down in trip second beaten 4l off 65 last time, same mark here; effective 6-8f, acts on AW; in form, chance. Not at very best latest but if back in the form of penultimate effort, he'd have claims.. |
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8th (6) (28/1 -133%)Minshaar |
28/1(-133%) | (6) Minshaar 28/1, No obvious excuse beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 6-7f, acts on AW; in good form until latest. 7f Tapeta winner; comfortably held at Newcastle latest; down 1lb; e-w player; stable debut. |

ROARING RALPH gained compensation for two runner-up efforts at this venue when landing the spoils over C&D last time out. The six-year-old scored with enough in hand to suggest that a 3lb higher mark is surmountable and he edges the vote over Samra Star. Linda Perratt's mare has been nudged up just 2lb for her recent Wolverhampton victory and another bold bid is forecast. Asian Journey is the pick of the remainder.

The most consistent of late has been ROARING RALPH and if he can maintain that level of form, he can record back-to-back C&D wins
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (10/3 +26%)Marry The Night |
10/3(+26%) | (3) Marry The Night 10/3, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form fifth beaten 3l off 62 last time, same mark here; suited by 8f, acts on any, likes AW; likes this C&D, mark demands more. C&D winner; didn't see through his effort as well back over C&D latest but not ruled out.. |
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2nd (7) (25/1 0%)Amelia's Joy |
25/1(0%) | (7) Amelia's Joy 25/1, Again below form beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap here last time; top course jockey; effective at 6/7f on AW; may need drop in trip Placed at 6f; sliding in the handicap but will probably need more of that before winning.. |
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3rd (5) (6/1 +0%)Jamaican Storm |
6/1(+0%) | (5) Jamaican Storm 6/1, Never threatened beaten 4l in a handicap here last time; effective 7/8f, best on AW; must bounce back after a couple of below par efforts. 0-14; placed here over 7f; drops 1lb and has a bit to prove over this trip.. |
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4th (6) (33/1 -200%)Teggy Lasso |
33/1(-200%) | (6) Teggy Lasso 33/1, Found nothing though ran to balance of moderate form beaten 9l in a novice here last time; has looked limited so far. Well beaten in all three starts in novice events; initial mark stiff based on that form.. |
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5th (2) (11/1 -22%)Dashing Donkey |
11/1(-22%) | (2) Dashing Donkey 11/1, Made too much use of beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective at 7/8f, acts on AW; in form until latest. Triple turf winner at up to 1m; 0-8 on AW, where his best efforts have been on Polytrack.. |
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6th (4) (5/1 -150%)Eagles Whistle |
5/1(-150%) | (4) Eagles Whistle 5/1, Ran to form when winning a classified race at Wolverhampton by 1 1/4l last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 7-9f on a sound surface; thriving for new yard on AW, needs more back in a handicap but a threat. Up in weights for hat-trick of wins; not ruled out if maintaining that level in handicap.. |
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7th (1) (9/4 +59%)No Knee Never |
9/4(+59%) | (1) No Knee Never 9/4, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here in January; every chance, ran to form fifth beaten 2 1/2l off 64 last time, same mark here; effective 6-8f, acts on AW; holding his form well; go close if stamina holds up. Drop in grade a positive but previous efforts over this trip give him a bit to prove.. |
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8th (9) (18/1 -200%)Create |
18/1(-200%) | (9) Create 18/1, Ran to form landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, just gets a stiff mile, on a sound surface; unreliable but in form before break. Dual C&D winner; returns from five months off and has claims if repeating latest effort.. |
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9th (8) (9/1 +59%)Zous Juice |
9/1(+59%) | (8) Zous Juice 9/1, Too much to do having missed the break having met trouble when fourth beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Beverley latest; returning from long layoff; effective 1m; unexposed but likely to need this. Unplaced in six attempts on turf; best watched on AW debut unless market vibes are strong.. |

Eagles Whistle proved a different proposition when winning on all three outings for Daragh Bourke and she's not easily dismissed reverting to handicap company on her stable debut. However, an official rating of 61 demands a career best from the six-year-old, which may leave the door open for MARRY THE NIGHT. Tim Easterby's inmate arrives on the back of a respectable fifth in a class 5 and these calmer waters may prove fruitful. No Knee Never is also worth a second look.

This looks to be between EAGLES WHISTLE and Create, with the former just preferred with her new trainer's string in good form.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (2/1 -45%)Pigeon House |
2/1(-45%) | (1) Pigeon House 2/1, Went clear and made bit too much use of up in trip back from break when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective at around 2m, acts on soft and good; should come on for latest. Runner-up both visits to this track, including over 2m4f (33-1) latest; drops back to 2m.. |
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2nd (6) (6/4 +20%)Mermaids Cave |
6/4(+20%) | (6) Mermaids Cave 6/4, Again below form beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; good chance at these weights dropping in grade. Comfortable winner of Huntingdon claimer (2m, good; 13-2) in November; suitable objective.. |
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3rd (3) (10/3 +52%)Byron Hill |
10/3(+52%) | (3) Byron Hill 10/3, Well placed off modest pace when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; bit to find at the weights. Shaped okay here last two appearances (2m-2m4f; found wanting in finish); no forlorn hope.. |
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4th (8) (125/1 -279%)Law Degree |
125/1(-279%) | (8) Law Degree 125/1, Minor promise on first run over hurdles well beaten in a maiden event at Market Rasen latest; top course trainer; not proven beyond 8f on Flat; bit to prove and soon dropping in grade. Well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); risky.. |
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5th (2) (20/1 -43%)Tara Iti |
20/1(-43%) | (2) Tara Iti 20/1, Bit below form beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; bit to find with a couple of these at the weights. Failed to beat a rival (beaten 6l) at Market Rasen (2m) in December; bit to prove for now.. |
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|PU| (7) (7/1 +30%)Russian Virtue |
7/1(+30%) | (7) Russian Virtue 7/1, Step back in right direction comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good; others better at the weights dropping in grade. Latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.. |
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|PU| (4) (40/1 +39%)Jet Approach |
40/1(+39%) | (4) Jet Approach 40/1, Disappointing effort on handicap debut well beaten at Newcastle latest; off a short-break; yet to show much over hurdles and now dropped in grade. No impact whatsoever on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f) in December; look elsewhere.. |
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|PU| (5) (250/1 -150%)Macho Sun |
250/1(-150%) | (5) Macho Sun 250/1, Fell early in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield latest; effective 2m; up against it at the weights. Longstanding maiden (0-25); fell at first at Sedgefield (2m1f; 16-1) on latest appearance.. |

Although Mermaids Cave has proved uncompetitive in handicaps since landing a claimer at Huntingdon in early November, she must enter calculations reverting to this company. The seven-year-old shouldn't be far away, but PIGEON HOUSE is slightly more compelling. Jennie Candlish's inmate arrives on the back of a decent second over an extended 2m3f here and he ticks plenty of the right boxes dropping back to 2m. Tara Iti may fare best of the remainder.

The pair to focus on are MERMAIDS CAVE and Pigeon House. The selection was successful in this grade at Huntingdon in November.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (1) (2/7 +69%)Brechin Castle |
2/7(+69%) | (1) Brechin Castle 2/7, Improved again up in class when second beaten 3 1/4l in NH Flat Race (Listed) at Ascot latest; trainer in form; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2m, acts with cut; progressive in bumpers at high level prior to lay off and top yard can get them ready after a break. Smart in British bumpers in 2023, could be a class apart if retaining that level of talent. |
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2nd (6) (13/2 +35%)Famous Figure |
13/2(+35%) | (6) Famous Figure 13/2, Promising debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last time; effective 2m, acts on good to yielding; bumper winner may have bit more to offer over hurdles. Bumper winner for Pat Fahy, needs to step up from hurdling/stable debut at Down Royal. |
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3rd (17) (4/1 +33%)Tutu Twist |
4/1(+33%) | (17) Tutu Twist 4/1, Ran to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden at Boulta latest; returning from a break; showed promise in points, has joined top yard. Second in a point during the autumn campaign, strong pedigree with an emphasis on stamina. |
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4th (3) (33/1 -65%)Cloudio |
33/1(-65%) | (3) Cloudio 33/1, Promising debut when comfortably held in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; could build on debut. Point winner, second in a bumper, beaten 35l in fifth on hurdling debut, may improve. |
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5th (14) (100/1 0%)Annie's Belle |
100/1(0%) | (14) Annie's Belle 100/1, Below form down in trip when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; acts on yielding; plenty more needed. Hints of merit in her two outings at Fairyhouse, perhaps a handicap prospect after this. |
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6th (10) (250/1 -67%)Northern Ruler |
250/1(-67%) | (10) Northern Ruler 250/1, Never involved down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; effective 12f; flat winner but out of form for new yard in both codes. AW winner, regressive in turf handicaps, has struggled in two maiden hurdle starts. |
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7th (21) (100/1 -100%)Cocofred |
100/1(-100%) | (21) Cocofred 100/1, Modest debut well beaten in a bumper at Fairyhouse only start; plenty more needed to figure now hurdling. First reserve, decent pedigree, will need more time following low-key bumper introduction. |
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8th (16) (250/1 -67%)Shortt Fuse |
250/1(-67%) | (16) Shortt Fuse 250/1, Never involved on modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown only start; all to prove. Posed no threat from two out when a 200-1 chance on debut at Punchestown last month. |
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9th (9) (150/1 -127%)Jimmy Jim Paddy |
150/1(-127%) | (9) Jimmy Jim Paddy 150/1, Arctic Cosmos gelding; half-brother to Stanley Pincombe, fair at 21f; dam was poor; likely to need this initial experience. Half-brother to a three-time minor hurdle winner, dam unplaced in bumpers/hurdles. |
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|B| (19) (50/1 -150%)Asthelightdeclines |
50/1(-150%) | (19) Asthelightdeclines 50/1, Order Of St George filly; dam a chase winner; top trainer; worth following in the betting. Dam a chase winner by Stowaway, in a top yard, worth looking for future reference. |
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|F| (8) (14/1 +30%)Jerry From Kerry |
14/1(+30%) | (8) Jerry From Kerry 14/1, Ran to level of bumper form on hurdle debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time; effective 2m, acts on good; consistent and can make presence felt. Beaten five times in bumpers since 2024 win on good ground, remote sixth on hurdling debut. |
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|F| (12) (66/1 -100%)Speedy Box |
66/1(-100%) | (12) Speedy Box 66/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, acts on good; likely to need this. Made a mildly encouraging first appearance for this stable last June, handicap prospect. |
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|U| (18) (250/1 -150%)Nebraska Brave |
250/1(-150%) | (18) Nebraska Brave 250/1, Green and never threatened on modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here only start; all to prove. Completely tailed off at this venue first time out, can be safely ignored. |
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10th (5) (150/1 -127%)Elbow Lane |
150/1(-127%) | (5) Elbow Lane 150/1, Poor debut when well beaten in an auction hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; point form had knocks, all to prove. Third in a point, tailed off last of seven on recent hurdling debut, can be ruled out. |
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11th (11) (50/1 +50%)Regno |
50/1(+50%) | (11) Regno 50/1, Showed minor promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m; should improve a little for initial experience. Will need more hurdling experience judged on a first effort at this venue.. |
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12th (15) (100/1 -52%)Musique Des Champs |
100/1(-52%) | (15) Musique Des Champs 100/1, Improved from debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at 2m1f on heavy and good; more needed again. Jumped badly at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut, better when a remote fifth at Limerick.. |
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13th (13) (250/1 -100%)Zarushio |
250/1(-100%) | (13) Zarushio 250/1, Never involved down the field in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown most recent; may need more time. Tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings in January, no grounds for optimism at this stage. |
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14th (20) (50/1 +0%)Brave Josee |
50/1(+0%) | (20) Brave Josee 50/1, Green, modest debut when well beaten in a Mares hurdle at Punchestown only start; returning from a break; plenty to prove. Tailed off in a juvenile hurdle at Punchestown in November, no apparent chance. |
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15th (4) (20/1 +20%)Coco Masterpiece |
20/1(+20%) | (4) Coco Masterpiece 20/1, Improved but looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 27l in a novice hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2m, acts with cut; point and bumper winner has had plenty of issues, yet to show much over hurdles. Bumper winner for Willie Mullins, back with his original trainer now, not the force he was. |
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16th (7) (250/1 -100%)It Will Do Rightly |
250/1(-100%) | (7) It Will Do Rightly 250/1, Improved from debut but never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown most recent; off a short-break; all to prove. Will need to qualify for a handicap mark judged on runs at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown. |

BRECHIN CASTLE is returning from a long absence, but has a lot going for him. Ben Brookhouse trained him to win two bumpers in Britain, including in Listed class at Cheltenham. He was last seen finishing runner-up in another Listed bumper at Ascot in December 2023 and has switched to Willie Mullins for his hurdling debut. Bulgaden Castle has been placed in his last three hurdle races and has earned a mark of 115. He kept on in second at Thurles and Punchestown, which gives him a solid chance. Famous Figure is a bumper winner who could improve from an opening sixth over flights in Down Royal.

This centres on BRECHIN CASTEL, whose British bumper form of two seasons ago implies more than enough ability to win a maiden hurdle
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (5/1 -100%)Fifty Sent |
5/1(-100%) | (4) Fifty Sent 5/1, Made too much use of beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 7-8f, yet to prove stays further, acts on any; could bounce back down in trip and grade. Won a classified event at Ffos Las in August; below his best when last seen 68 days ago. |
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2nd (9) (10/3 +26%)Yorkstone |
10/3(+26%) | (9) Yorkstone 10/3, Every chance, below form when fourth beaten 3 1/2l in a classified race at Newcastle latest; effective 7-8f, acts with cut and on AW; form going the wrong way. Without a win since December 2023 but he ran better at Newcastle last time; blinkers off. |
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3rd (7) (13/8 +51%)Spirit Of Bowland |
13/8(+51%) | (7) Spirit Of Bowland 13/8, Every chance, below form beaten 2 1/4l in a classified race here last time; effective 7-9f, best on AW; in moderate form but longer trip a plus and could run well. Dual C&D winner; third in two starts in January but weakened late here over 7f latest. |
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4th (1) (15/2 -36%)Annalee Lass |
15/2(-36%) | (1) Annalee Lass 15/2, Below form in first time visor beaten 6l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; suited by 1m, acts on any; inconsistent. Third in a similar event at Newcastle in January but below her best there last time. |
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5th (8) (18/1 -13%)Trusty Scout |
18/1(-13%) | (8) Trusty Scout 18/1, Outpaced, continued in poor form down in trip beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; effective 8-12f, best on AW; unreliable these days, losing run stretches more than 2 years. Without a win since November 2023 and he was well beaten at Newcastle last time. |
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6th (2) (6/1 +14%)Boujee Gold |
6/1(+14%) | (2) Boujee Gold 6/1, Blew the start and looked awkward beaten 5 1/2l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers first time; usually held up; effective 8/9f, best on AW; unreliable. Often slowly away; third over this C&D last month but never featured latest; blinkers on. |
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7th (6) (18/1 -50%)Mr Slicker |
18/1(-50%) | (6) Mr Slicker 18/1, Improved on recent form down in trip 1 1/4l third in a classified race here most recent run; effective at 7-8f on AW; needs to build on latest. Returned to form when third here over 7f last time and now returns to 1m which is no issue. |
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8th (3) (100/1 -52%)Ciara Storm |
100/1(-52%) | (3) Ciara Storm 100/1, Never threatened well beaten in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; effective at 8-10f, acts on AW; poor maiden, looks up against it. 22-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home last time; others preferred.. |
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9th (5) (28/1 -75%)Lisabetta |
28/1(-75%) | (5) Lisabetta 28/1, Continued in poor form beaten 5l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, suited by cut; out of form and bit to prove on AW. Three-time winner in Ireland; held in two starts since joining this stable. |

With recent solid form thin on the ground, this could prove a suitable opportunity for SPIRIT OF BOWLAND to get back on the scoresheet. The veteran likely found a return to 7f on the sharp side when finishing fifth here recently and he makes plenty of appeal reverting to a mile. Consistency isn't Annalee Lass' forte, but she's capable at this level if things fall right. Peter Niven's mare is feared most, ahead of the reappearing Fifty Sent.

Annalee Lass may be able to bounce back from a lesser effort last time and is second choice behind MR SLICKER.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (4/1 +38%)Riviera Walk |
4/1(+38%) | (6) Riviera Walk 4/1, Fell late when held in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; chance back in a maiden if okay after fall. Yet to build upon Chepstow second in October but still goes on the shortlist. |
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2nd (4) (7/4 +13%)Jo's Secret |
7/4(+13%) | (4) Jo's Secret 7/4, Below form up in grade and trip well beaten in a Mares' bumper at Fairyhouse latest; in good form prior; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, acts on good; only moderate form so far in Ireland, may do better now hurdling in a tongue-tie. Runner-up in a Cork bumper (2m, good); hurdles debut; merits respect with S Bowen booked.. |
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3rd (8) (80/1 -142%)Fitzroy Gardens |
80/1(-142%) | (8) Fitzroy Gardens 80/1, Never in it from off the pace on hurdles debut tried in cheekpieces when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster last time; off a short-break; effective at 12f on the Flat; surely capable of better. Toiled on hurdles/stable debut at Doncaster (2m; btn 94l) over Christmas; focus elsewhere.. |
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4th (1) (9/2 -64%)Flying Pimpernel |
9/2(-64%) | (1) Flying Pimpernel 9/2, Improved when 3 1/4l third in a Mares' bumper at Plumpton most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m2f, acts on good to soft and good; can do better now hurdling. Keeping-on third at Plumpton (2m2f mares' NHF) in December; respected on hurdles debut.. |
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5th (7) (16/1 +36%)Alibey |
16/1(+36%) | (7) Alibey 16/1, Bit keen despite hood well beaten in a handicap at Kempton latest; effective around 12f on the Flat; brings some potential to hurdles. Ex William Haggas; low-key recent Flat stable debut; headgear discarded for hurdles debut.. |
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6th (2) (13/2 +0%)Four Decades |
13/2(+0%) | (2) Four Decades 13/2, Showed more than on hurdles debut beaten 9l in a maiden hurdle at Kempton last time; type to do better once handicapping but has a chance in a weak race here. Slightly better over hurdles, latest at Kempton (2m; eighth of 16; 250-1) over a month ago. |
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7th (5) (80/1 -344%)Just A Poet |
80/1(-344%) | (5) Just A Poet 80/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a Mares' bumper at Wetherby only start; off a long absence; could improve for switch to hurdles. Low-key debut for Sandy Thomson at Wetherby (2m NHF) in Nov 2024; new yard for hurdles bow. |
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8th (9) (500/1 -233%)Melosa |
500/1(-233%) | (9) Melosa 500/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Sedgefield latest; effective at 10f on the Flat; stamina to prove over hurdles. Failed to complete in two attempts over hurdles (jumping poorly both occasions); no appeal. |

Riviera Walk was running with credit but for falling at the second-last hurdle on her handicap bow at Wincanton in December and she sets the standard of those with hurdling experience. However, JO'S SECRET catches the eye as a rare runner at the course for Tony Martin and she may take some stopping if reproducing the pick of her bumper form. Four Decades is heading in the right direction and can hit the frame.

The booking of Sean Bowen for JO'S SECRET suggests that Tony Martin's mare will be ready to roll.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (4) (15/2 +46%)Bokamsin |
15/2(+46%) | (4) Bokamsin 15/2, Ran to form just tiring late on up in trip after series of erros when fourth beaten 16l in a novice hurdle at Punchestown latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m, acts on soft; in fair form. No sign of progress in two runs since a long-priced third behind a smart type at Cork. |
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2nd (1) (10/1 -67%)Tip Of The Wings |
10/1(-67%) | (1) Tip Of The Wings 10/1, Improved down in trip under positive ride when winning a maiden hurdle at Limerick by 11l last time; effective 2m-2m4f on any ground; point winner is progressing over hurdles, should be suited by stiff track. Beat Raise You Up by 4l in a maiden point, wide-margin Limerick maiden winner on heavy. |
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3rd (3) (2/1 -45%)Straight John |
2/1(-45%) | (3) Straight John 2/1, Went clear comfortably, ran to form when winning a graduation hurdle at Punchestown by 4l last time; effective at 2m with cut; in good form for top yard, probably sets standard here. Should be ready for this more serious test following a short-priced maiden win. |
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4th (2) (5/2 -11%)Raise You Up |
5/2(-11%) | (2) Raise You Up 5/2, Did it comfortably outstaying rivals down in trip at stiff track when winning an auction hurdle here by 2l last time; effective 2m3f, act on soft to heavy; progressive, looks useful but will need stiff test down in trip. Beaten by Tip Of The Wings in a point, progressive hurdler lately but over longer trips. |
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5th (7) (16/1 -14%)Harry's Legacy |
16/1(-14%) | (7) Harry's Legacy 16/1, Well beaten and struggled to get involved when down the field in a handicap at Tramore most recent; showed useful form last spring but likely to need this after lay off. Flat wins were on a sound surface in 2022, trainer's Raise You Up is much more appealing. |
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6th (6) (11/4 +66%)Dollar Nolimit |
11/4(+66%) | (6) Dollar Nolimit 11/4, Returned to form down in trip handling the testing ground when winning a handicap hurdle at Limerick by 9 1/2l last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on heavy, yielding; back in form and has experience edge. Had plenty to spare when winning a novice handicap at Limerick, could hold his own here. |
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7th (5) (150/1 -127%)Astley |
150/1(-127%) | (5) Astley 150/1, Needed run on hurdle debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m3f, acts on good; inconsistent in bumpers, must leave hurdle debut effort behind. Second in a 2m4f bumper last season, tailed off on hurdling debut at Down Royal, ruled out. |

Tactics will be key as recent winners STRAIGHT JOHN, Raise You Up and Tip Of The Wings all dictated in their respective races. Straight John encountered some smart types when sixth in a big field on debut at Leopardstown and then took the runner-up berth at Punchestown. He was a comfortable winner on his latest start at that track. Raise You Up is proven over further and was strong at the finish in delivering at Limerick and at this venue, so he's a major contender. Tip Of The Wings, a stablemate of the selection, has to give weight away but beat an odds-on favourite in Limerick. Dollar Nolimit was patiently ridden to score in Limerick and isn't out of it.

There should be plenty more to come from STRAIGHT JOHN (nap) who did not have to get a hard race to land the odds at Punchestown
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (11/10 +12%)Homer Stokes |
11/10(+12%) | (3) Homer Stokes 11/10, Conceded first run having met trouble when second beaten 1/2l in a classified race here latest; trainer in form; effective 7f, acts on any but suited by cut; back in form, threat if stamina holds up. Yet to win over 1m but he arrives in good form and that makes him something of a stand out. |
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2nd (1) (3/1 +33%)Dash Power |
3/1(+33%) | (1) Dash Power 3/1, Below form beaten 4 1/2l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; top course jockey; effective at 7-10f, acts on AW; running into form at lowly level until latest. Poor strike-rate but this winter's best efforts give him place claims once again. |
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3rd (4) (7/2 +13%)Hopjes |
7/2(+13%) | (4) Hopjes 7/2, Never threatened having missed the break beaten 5l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; stays 10f, acts on GS; enough to prove for now. No impact in three Flat handicaps this year; drop into first classified race could help. |
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4th (6) (8/1 -7%)Pop Favorite |
8/1(-7%) | (6) Pop Favorite 8/1, Never threatened beaten 5 1/4l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; usually held up; suited by 8f and AW, Newcastle specialist; form in and out of late. Newcastle specialist; not at his best this winter and others bring more pressing claims. |
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5th (5) (12/1 -50%)Masham Moor |
12/1(-50%) | (5) Masham Moor 12/1, Won this last year; may not have stayed well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; blinkers first time; effective 8f, acts on AW; unreliable and hard to fancy. Won this race last year but arrived in good form; struggling this winter; now blinkered. |
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6th (8) (100/1 0%)Safio's Princess |
100/1(0%) | (8) Safio's Princess 100/1, No worthwhile form; returning from long layoff; hard to fancy Poor form in seven runs from 5f to 1m; headgear absent today; no appeal. |
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7th (7) (150/1 -50%)Red Hatter |
150/1(-50%) | (7) Red Hatter 150/1, Never threatened ridden to see out the trip beaten 8l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; absent for very lengthy period; acts on AW; well held in all starts. Unplaced in all eight starts (6f to 1m2f); absent 526 days and can't be recommended. |

It won't be long before HOMER STOKES wins a race of this nature if recent second-placed efforts both here and at Wolverhampton are anything to go by. Going up to 1m should help and the eight-year-old gets a confident vote. Dash Power had been in good form prior to a mediocre effort at Wolverhampton most recently and is noted along with Headshot.

Hard to warm to many of these and HOMER STOKES looks to have been found a good opportunity to register a first win at the trip.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (3/1 -50%)Marty Mcfly |
3/1(-50%) | (1) Marty Mcfly 3/1, Travelled, did it readily when landing a handicap by 5l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good to firm; progressive this term and good chance of hat-trick. Two wins at around 2m4f in January; on a career-high mark and down in trip but a chance. |
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2nd (6) (1/2 +78%)Shadowfax Of Rohan |
1/2(+78%) | (6) Shadowfax Of Rohan 1/2, Idled, improved under aggressive ride down in trip on chase debut back from break after wind op when landing a handicap by 4 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m4f; may have more to offer over fences and chance under penalty. Winning stable/chase debut over C&D last week (first run after wind op); the one to beat. |
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3rd (4) (28/1 -75%)Natural Ability |
28/1(-75%) | (4) Natural Ability 28/1, May not have stayed when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; inconsistent but capable. Sedgefield winner in 2024; cheekpieces tried after two poor runs this season. |
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4th (5) (13/2 +13%)Treaty Boy |
13/2(+13%) | (5) Treaty Boy 13/2, Tired up the hill after series of errors when beaten 10l in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good; inconsistent of late. Creditable third over C&D in January and not disgraced last time; each-way chance. |
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|PU| (2) (25/1 -56%)Starman |
25/1(-56%) | (2) Starman 25/1, Stopped quickly, despite trying a tongue-tie, after a bad error when pulling up in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m, acts on any; fair mark on Irish form and drying ground a plus. Has a chance on his good second to a 1-3 shot over C&D in January but pulled up last time. |

MARTY MCFLY has proved a different proposition since being ridden more positively and a hat-trick may be on the cards. The eight-year-old scored with enough in hand over further here in January to suggest that a 6lb rise won't forestall his progress. Fellow last-time-out winner Shadowfax Of Rohan may give the selection a good lead and isn't taken lightly after making all on his chase bow over C&D. Treaty Boy is best of the rest.

After a winning chase debut over C&D last week on his first run for Patrick Neville, SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (nap) looks the one to beat.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (7) (12/1 +40%)Rathbawn Soldier |
12/1(+40%) | (7) Rathbawn Soldier 12/1, Still green and made mistakes when down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; usually held up; looks one for further down the line. Modest form in maidens, stablemate Cry Before Dawn appeals more based on handicap debut. |
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2nd (5) (6/1 +57%)Classy Cc |
6/1(+57%) | (5) Classy Cc 6/1, Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; blinkers first time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; inconsistent in short career. Third in a small-field handicap at Limerick on her penultimate start, place possibility. |
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3rd (16) (7/2 +75%)Sidiriya |
7/2(+75%) | (16) Sidiriya 7/2, No obvious excuse well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; struggling of late. Flat winner in 2022, modest form over hurdles, not in the first six in her last six races. |
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4th (13) (50/1 -127%)Ode To Joy |
50/1(-127%) | (13) Ode To Joy 50/1, Never involved down the field in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown most recent; hood first time; needs more to figure over hurdles even off this basement mark. No sign of worthwhile form in bumpers/maiden hurdle, has raced in good company, hooded now. |
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5th (1) (3/1 +10%)The Big Cloud |
3/1(+10%) | (1) The Big Cloud 3/1, Scored by 3l off this mark here penultimate start; travelled, closing when departing late, looked a huge threat when fell in a handicap chase latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by plenty of cut; well treated on chase form; big player. Course winner over fences in December, in touch when falling two at Clonmel, could go well. |
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6th (8) (50/1 -178%)Lissen To The Lady |
50/1(-178%) | (8) Lissen To The Lady 50/1, Travelled, appreciated decent test down in trip, outstayed rivals landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Clonmel last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by testing ground; well handicapped on UK form prior to lay off. Six wins in Britain, scored for this rider at Clonmel two years ago, absent since. |
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7th (4) (12/1 0%)Patty O'farrell |
12/1(0%) | (4) Patty O'farrell 12/1, Unsuited by soft ground comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal last time; effective 2m, acts on good; yard's horses tend to improve for fences, likely get further. Best form was on good ground in the early part of the season, has run well over C&D. |
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8th (14) (22/1 -175%)Finnicky Filly |
22/1(-175%) | (14) Finnicky Filly 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; usually held up; effective 2m on heavy, good; inconsistent. Twice pulled up at Clonmel since winning at that venue in December, risky proposition. |
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9th (9) (12/1 -100%)Cry Before Dawn |
12/1(-100%) | (9) Cry Before Dawn 12/1, Improved under aggressive ride down in trip when 6 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel most recent run; effective 2m, acts on heavy; needs to build on latest improvement. Weak maiden form, enters calculations now after taking third on handicap debut last week. |
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10th (12) (20/1 0%)Can't Catch Molly |
20/1(0%) | (12) Can't Catch Molly 20/1, Continued in poor form down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; off a short-break; acts on heavy; may need more time and further. Finished in mid-division in two of her three starts in maidens, improvement is feasible. |
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11th (3) (15/2 +46%)Stiltellinemnuttin |
15/2(+46%) | (3) Stiltellinemnuttin 15/2, Every chance, bit below form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m, acts with cut; inconsistent, mark stiff. Held by Patty O'Farrell on Down Royal running, remote fifth at this venue last month. |
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12th (17) (14/1 +0%)Avandra |
14/1(+0%) | (17) Avandra 14/1, Challenged too soon off good pace well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective 2 1/2m; exposed poor maiden. Unplaced in 15 starts over hurdles, not disgraced on latest but hard to make a strong case. |
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13th (10) (66/1 -313%)Madam Elle |
66/1(-313%) | (10) Madam Elle 66/1, Appeared to improve a little when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Limerick latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m, acts on heavy; needs to build on latest now handicapping. Down the field at massive odds in four maiden hurdle outings, tongue-tie tried now. |
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14th (11) (25/1 -56%)Ballinaboola Gold |
25/1(-56%) | (11) Ballinaboola Gold 25/1, Continued in poor form well beaten in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown latest; type to do better handicapping but yet to prove up to basement mark. Took small step in the right direction with a midfield run at Punchestown, handicap debut. |
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15th (15) (100/1 -203%)The Cobblers Wife |
100/1(-203%) | (15) The Cobblers Wife 100/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; yet to find suitable conditions; one for further down the line. Weak maiden form, 100-1 shot when hampered and unseated rider on her handicap debut. |
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16th (2) (15/2 +46%)Are You Busy |
15/2(+46%) | (2) Are You Busy 15/2, Needed run well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Tramore latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; fair mark on maiden win, should come on for latest. Probably needs further than this, career-best when scoring over 2m4f at Thurles last March. |
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|PU| (6) (18/1 -29%)Beau Della |
18/1(-29%) | (6) Beau Della 18/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield latest; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good; showed promise in the UK, likely to need this. Fair placed form for Iain Jardine in 2024, might prefer better ground, lacks a recent run. |

THE BIG CLOUD reverts to hurdles and has the ability to win this race. Shane Crawley's mare was successful over fences at this track in December before falling at Clonmel in January. She has a testing-ground victory over flights at Limerick in her locker. Cry Before Dawn ran well for a long way from the front in Clonmel last week before dropping to third, while Stiltellinemnuttin is a possible improver upon a fifth place here. Lissen To The Lady has been off for more than two years and starts out for a new stable, but she was successful when last seen in Clonmel and is worth a market check.

It could pay to side with THE BIG CLOUD, a course winner over fences on her penultimate run
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (15/8 +17%)Crimson Rambler |
15/8(+17%) | (6) Crimson Rambler 15/8, Plenty to do, ran at least to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Kempton last time; suited by 7f, may get further, acts on AW, enjoys hold-up ride; big gelding, head gear has helped. Runner-up in each of his three starts since blinkers went on; this trip looks worth a try. |
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2nd (2) (5/2 -11%)Karakula Dancer |
5/2(-11%) | (2) Karakula Dancer 5/2, Had the run of the race but tiny bit cosily in the end landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Kempton last time; suited by 1m, acts on sound surface, cheekpieces have helped; looks to have plateaued but should remain competitive Has shown improvement this year, winning at Lingfield and Kempton; up another 4lb. |
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3rd (1) (15/2 +6%)Amazing Anita |
15/2(+6%) | (1) Amazing Anita 15/2, Ran to form just tiring late on up in trip on handicap debut when fourth beaten 7l in a nursery here latest; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; bred for 7f; touch disappointing so far but looks suggest ought to rate more highly. Held when fourth of six on her handicap debut over this C&D in October; cheekpieces added. |
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4th (4) (6/1 +57%)Quick Turn |
6/1(+57%) | (4) Quick Turn 6/1, Never figured and disappointed beaten 9l in a handicap at Kempton last time; usually held up; stays 1m, acts on AW; bit to prove after poor effort latest. Failed to build on his stable debut last time but that was a stronger race than today's. |
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5th (5) (4/1 -14%)Lexington Express |
4/1(-14%) | (5) Lexington Express 4/1, Ran to current form off a short-break beaten 3l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; consistent, mark competitive. 0-9 for Alice Haynes but she ran creditably on her debut for this yard 29 days ago. |
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6th (3) (33/1 -106%)Forever Perfect |
33/1(-106%) | (3) Forever Perfect 33/1, Outpaced, never threatened down in trip comfortably held in a novice at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; bred to be suited by around 1m; needs this drop in grade but improvement required. Never featured over 7f at Newcastle 146 days ago; steps back up to 1m for her h'cap debut. |
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7th (8) (33/1 -32%)Lope Harswell |
33/1(-32%) | (8) Lope Harswell 33/1, Scored by a nose off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle three starts back; cheekpieces tried but didn't stay ninth beaten 19l off 46 last time, same mark here; effective at 7/8f, perhaps better latter, acts on AW; exposed but game, needs this drop in trip. Struggled in two starts since dead-heating at Newcastle in December; cheekpieces retained. |
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8th (9) (125/1 -89%)Aly Louise |
125/1(-89%) | (9) Aly Louise 125/1, Continued in poor form down the field in a nursery at Newcastle most recent; blinkers first time; likely one for longer trips further down the line. Struggled in four starts, including on her h'cap debut 155 days ago; blinkers now applied. |

KARAKULA DANCER is really progressive and won smoothly at Kempton last time to make it two from three this year. He remains unexposed on all-weather and over this trip and another bold showing looks assured. Crimson Rambler might have to settle for another supporting role and similar sentiments apply to Lexington Express, who showed improved form at Wolverhampton to take third.

Crimson Rambler looks worth a try over this trip but KARAKULA DANCER (nap) is taken to follow up his Kempton success.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (17/2 +58%)Cold Henry |
17/2(+58%) | (2) Cold Henry 17/2, Ran to form on handicap debut albeit comfortably held at Newcastle last time; effective up to 2m4f over hurdles with cut; longer trip may suit now. Dual Flat winner here in 2022; fair run on h'cap debut over hurdles latest; should improve. |
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2nd (4) (9/2 +36%)East Eagle |
9/2(+36%) | (4) East Eagle 9/2, Ran to form, just tiring late third beaten 8l off 84 last time, same mark here; usually held up; effective 3m, acts on good to soft, run style ideally requires pace collapse. Two decent runs since winning C&D handicap in January, latest last week; each-way chance. |
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3rd (5) (5/6 +24%)Junior Des Mottes |
5/6(+24%) | (5) Junior Des Mottes 5/6, Quickened clear easily, improved again in landing a handicap by 5l off a 7lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; effective at 3m on soft and good; progressive for new yard now he's had his head in front. Two wins with cheekpieces for current yard, latest at Plumpton last week; chance. |
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4th (7) (22/1 -83%)Community Rebel |
22/1(-83%) | (7) Community Rebel 22/1, Below form when 20l third in a handicap chase at Sedgefield most recent run; effective 3m, acts on good to soft and good; regressive. Won maiden hurdle in 2023; mainly chasing since; hard to know how he'll fare back hurdling. |
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5th (1) (7/1 -75%)Workhardplayhard |
7/1(-75%) | (1) Workhardplayhard 7/1, Late gains but never competitive when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle latest; in good form prior; top course trainer; usually held up; effective 2m-2m6f, acts with cut; might do better now up in trip and handicapping. Shaped quite well over hurdles in 2023; has run only once since and now makes h'cap debut. |
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6th (6) (11/1 +31%)Moveonbuy |
11/1(+31%) | (6) Moveonbuy 11/1, Never in it when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; cheekpieces first time; usually held up; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on heavy and good; back down to a fair mark. Cartmel winner last June; good 2nd at Wetherby in January, but poor since; headgear tried. |
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7th (3) (9/1 -64%)Beep Beep Becky |
9/1(-64%) | (3) Beep Beep Becky 9/1, Never in it when down the field in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon most recent; off a short-break; effective a 3m in points; may do better now handicapping over further. Irish point second; poor form over hurdles; can do better now up in trip on h'cap debut. |
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|PU| (8) (150/1 -436%)Mythical |
150/1(-436%) | (8) Mythical 150/1, Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Beverley last time; returning to hurdles after a long layoff and has a lot to find. 1m maiden winner in 2019; not shown a great deal since; stable debut after 341-day break. |

JUNIOR DES MOTTES has been found another very winnable opening and can complete the hat-trick in style. He's got a 7lb penalty for winning at Plumpton latest but, given the manner of that performance, this progressive hurdler should be difficult to beat. East Eagle brings winning C&D form to the table and heads the list of dangers from Beep Beep Becky.

A chance on former Irish pointer BEEP BEEP BECKY getting off the mark on her handicap debut with East Eagle her main danger.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (3) (11/8 -10%)Rocky's Howya |
11/8(-10%) | (3) Rocky's Howya 11/8, Did it easily and improved down in class when winning a claiming hurdle at Limerick by 20l last time; effective at 3m with cut; could be well treated on these terms. Easy claiming hurdle winner last time in a visor (retained); good chance. |
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2nd (6) (5/1 -82%)Fenway Park |
5/1(-82%) | (6) Fenway Park 5/1, Returned to form down in class back over hurdles when winning a claiming hurdle at Clonmel by 2l last time; effective 2m, acts with cut; should remain competitive at this level. Entitled to win claiming hurdle last time and nicely weighted here too; big player. |
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3rd (4) (17/2 -6%)Themanintheboots |
17/2(-6%) | (4) Themanintheboots 17/2, Did plenty early in race where pace collapsed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Navan latest; best at 3m, acts on soft and good; vulnerable on these terms. Poor in three runs since bagging third hurdles win in Nov'; others better treated. |
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4th (5) (8/1 +64%)Difficult Decision |
8/1(+64%) | (5) Difficult Decision 8/1, Every chance, below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/4-3m, suited by cut; not quite in the same form after lay off. Veteran has a fair bit to do at these weights. |
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5th (1) (13/2 -44%)Noble Birth |
13/2(-44%) | (1) Noble Birth 13/2, Made too much use of when fourth beaten 20l in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; blinkers first time; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by give; veteran has been inconsistent of late but this a big drop in grade. Three-time hurdles winner; posted some okay efforts over timber this term; in the mix. |
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6th (2) (25/1 -150%)Solly Attwell |
25/1(-150%) | (2) Solly Attwell 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Navan latest; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; in form over fences until latest; conditions a concern. Back-to-back chase winner in Sept' reverts to hurdles and may want better ground than this. |

A winner in a similar grade at Clonmel last month, FENWAY PARK can follow up. Although that race was over an extended 2m, the Andrew McNamara-trained gelding has form over this longer trip and looks well treated at the weights. The son of Malinas is also proven on testing ground and appears to have plenty going for him. Rocky's Howya also comes into this race on the back of a win. Also successful in claiming company last time, the Declan Queally-trained 10-year-old is likely to attempt to make all. Noble Birth is best in on official ratings but will need to step up on recent form.

Following his 20-length win in a Limerick claiming hurdle last time, ROCKY'S HOWYA gains the vote to follow up
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (25/1 -56%)Gaeli |
25/1(-56%) | (2) Gaeli 25/1, Landed a by l off this mark at Naples in July; ran to form Fourth in a conditions race at San Siro latest; returning from a break; effective 5-6f, acts on heavy and good; winner in Italy, fair mark on Listed form but may just need this stable debut. Five-time turf winner in Italy; gelded ahead of his AW/stable debut; watch the betting. |
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2nd (1) (11/1 -100%)Fivethousandtoone |
11/1(-100%) | (1) Fivethousandtoone 11/1, Ran his usual race flying home but left with too much to do beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6f, acts on GF, better AW but mark reflects that; just 1lb above last winning mark but unreliable, needs pace collapse. Built on his return from a break when third over 6f at Newcastle; return to 5f a concern. |
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3rd (8) (15/2 -36%)Ziggy's Triton |
15/2(-36%) | (8) Ziggy's Triton 15/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark here three starts back; ran to form in first time visor fifth beaten 2 1/4l off 89 last time, 1lb higher here; off a short-break; suited by 5f, acts on AW; freshened up, good chance once again. Completed a C&D double in December but below his best when visored here last time. |
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4th (10) (4/1 +0%)Spring Is Sprung |
4/1(+0%) | (10) Spring Is Sprung 4/1, Returned to form back from a break landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; suited by 5f on sound surface; will need to improve again to defy career high mark. Landed a hat-trick in 2025 and got back to winning ways over this C&D latest; up 4lb. |
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5th (6) (10/1 +29%)Baldomero |
10/1(+29%) | (6) Baldomero 10/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield penultimate start; ran to form fourth beaten 1 1/2l off 92 last time, same mark here; top course trainer; off a short-break; suited by 5/6f, acts on AW; back to best recently. Won twice in December but there is a suspicion that he may be high enough in the weights. |
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6th (4) (11/2 +0%)Azure Angel |
11/2(+0%) | (4) Azure Angel 11/2, Back to form in first-time blinkers, still going away line landing a Sprint Handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; suited by 5f and a sound surface; bit to come if blinkers keep working. Made it 5-10 on the AW when landing a C&D handicap in September off 4lb lower; off since. |
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7th (9) (9/2 +59%)Venture Capital |
9/2(+59%) | (9) Venture Capital 9/2, Needed run beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on any; mark workable but needs to leave reappearance effort behind. Beat Pilgrim at Ripon last April; may have needed his first run for 111 days at Newcastle. |
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8th (3) (9/1 +59%)Pilgrim |
9/1(+59%) | (3) Pilgrim 9/1, Needed run beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f on soft and good to firm; capable off this mark and should come on for latest. May have needed the run when ninth at Newcastle on his reappearance; dropped 2lb since. |
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9th (11) (11/2 +31%)Mon Na Slieve |
11/2(+31%) | (11) Mon Na Slieve 11/2, Helped set it up for closer beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 5f on sound surface; mark easing. Won twice over 5f on turf last year; shaped as if needing the run here 59 days ago. |
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10th (5) (12/1 -9%)Equality |
12/1(-9%) | (5) Equality 12/1, Poorly placed in race dominated from front having met trouble beaten 4l off a 3lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; best at 5f, acts on AW; below form since lay off but handicapper relenting. Fourth at Wolverhampton in December but he was below that level latest; hood now removed. |

A competitive sprint for punters to sort out and it might pay to side with FIVETHOUSANDTOONE, who looked back to something like his best when a close-up third at Newcastle last time. Spring Is Sprung won readily over track and trip and must be taken seriously, but a bigger danger is Azure Angel assuming she's ready to roll after a break.

Spring Is Sprung holds solid claims and is second choice behind AZURE ANGEL who is taken to add to her good record on the AW.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (4/1 +38%)Brandy Mcqueen |
4/1(+38%) | (6) Brandy Mcqueen 4/1, Improved when winning a point at Friars Haugh by 4l last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; can go well back under rules on hunter chase debut. One-time quite useful staying hurdler/chaser; point winner last month; one to consider. |
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2nd (5) (6/1 +63%)Lunar Contact |
6/1(+63%) | (5) Lunar Contact 6/1, Below form when comfortably held in a ladies' open point at Friars Haugh last time; effective at 3m; capable of a good run back in a hunter chase. Won 3 races for Tom Ellis in 2024; point winner in January but has stiffer task here. |
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3rd (3) (33/1 -106%)Fix At All |
33/1(-106%) | (3) Fix At All 33/1, Didn't stay and maybe needed run when pulled up in a hunter chase at Fakenham latest; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; form has tailed off. Dual hunter chase winner in 2023; fair 4th at Carlisle in March, but not so good since.. |
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4th (4) (11/1 +39%)Isocrate |
11/1(+39%) | (4) Isocrate 11/1, Below form comfortably held in a Yorkshire area only point at Duncombe Park last time; effective 2m4f-3m on soft and good; bounce back needed on hunter chase debut. Chase winner; good 2nd on debut for this yard but not so good last time; each-way chance. |
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|B| (7) (7/1 -75%)Zhiguli |
7/1(-75%) | (7) Zhiguli 7/1, Ran to form when 3 1/2l third in a point at Sheriff Hutton most recent run; effective 3m, acts on soft and good; in good form in points and formerly useful under rules. One-time useful hurdler/chaser; two point wins in 2025; good point 3rd latest; a possible. |
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|F| (1) (4/5 +12%)Gaboriot |
4/5(+12%) | (1) Gaboriot 4/5, Below form when pulled up in the Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree latest; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m4f with cut; has won last three completed starts in hunter chases. Good 2nd at Aintree in November; decent hunter chaser in 2024 and the one to beat. |
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|F| (2) (50/1 -52%)Conquredalofeurope |
50/1(-52%) | (2) Conquredalofeurope 50/1, Again well held in a point at Sheriff Hutton latest; effective 3m, acts with cut; out of form in points and hard to fancy. Winning hurdler/chaser on heavy; fair form in points but faces stiff task here. |

GABORIOT has contested Aintree races the last twice over the National fences and has a lot less on his plate returning to hunter chase duty for this assignment. If running to the same level as when runner-up in the Grand Sefton, the 10-year-old will take some stopping in this company. The dangers are Zhiguli, a dual point-to-point winner last year, and Fix At All.

Despite pulling up in the Becher Chase last time GABORIOT will be hard to beat. Isocrate and Brandy McQueen are next best.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (3) (12/1 +64%)Walk In The Clouds |
12/1(+64%) | (3) Walk In The Clouds 12/1, Didn't handle the ground and never travelled when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m; mark demands more. Point winner; well beaten in three completed m'dens; tailed off in first h'cap last time. |
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2nd (11) (16/1 +43%)Annie Button |
16/1(+43%) | (11) Annie Button 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; off a short-break; acts on soft; yet to prove up to even this basement mark . No worthwhile form in m'dens and PU on h'cap bow latest; hard to recommend. |
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3rd (12) (4/1 +27%)Connemara Shore |
4/1(+27%) | (12) Connemara Shore 4/1, Unseated in a handicap chase at Navan latest; cheekpieces first time; point winner yet to fire under rules. Point winner is yet to show much in eight starts under rules'. |
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4th (9) (15/2 -114%)Mini Getaway |
15/2(-114%) | (9) Mini Getaway 15/2, Promising return from lay off when winning a maiden at Tinahely by 1/2l last time; off a short-break; effective at around 3m, acts on any; fair mark on old form and a recent point winner. Placed in h'caps off higher marks in 2024; point winner back from 374-day break latest. |
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5th (8) (12/1 -100%)Millie B |
12/1(-100%) | (8) Millie B 12/1, Disappointing handicap debut comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces first time; point winner yet to fire under rules. 4-9 in points; flopped on h'cap bow (reported to have gurgled); headgear may help. |
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6th (6) (10/1 +17%)The Fly Window |
10/1(+17%) | (6) The Fly Window 10/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; shown little to date; may do better handicapping up in trip Beaten 32l in sole point; okay bumper debut but never counted in three m'dens since. |
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7th (1) (8/1 -7%)Getaways Charm |
8/1(-7%) | (1) Getaways Charm 8/1, Never threatened comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; off a short-break; best efforts so far at 2m, acts on any; yet to build on promising debut, may want this step up in trip. Modest improvement over opening two h'caps last time but much more required. |
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8th (7) (10/3 +58%)Knocknagoran Lady |
10/3(+58%) | (7) Knocknagoran Lady 10/3, Needed run, looked in need of stiffer test when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m4f-2m7f on heavy, good; bounce back needed. Mild promise last season; well beaten on seasonal return; needs more. |
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9th (2) (5/1 -67%)Milanaway |
5/1(-67%) | (2) Milanaway 5/1, Scored by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Punchestown in December; effective at around 3m; remains well treated on best form, unreliable. 1-29 with win coming in Dec'; good second at Thurles last time; shortlisted. |
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10th (5) (11/1 +21%)Love Like This |
11/1(+21%) | (5) Love Like This 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest but travelled well to a point; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; in good form in summer and could build on penultimate run. 0-37 record is very off-putting; running well when fell at Limerick but PU latest. |
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|PU| (10) (28/1 +0%)Barrowline |
28/1(+0%) | (10) Barrowline 28/1, Looked in need of stiffer test when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; longer trip will suit but improvement required. 0-6 in points; triple-figure odds for four m'den hurdle outings; makes h'cap debut. |

Tinahely point-to-point winner MINI GETAWAY looks well treated returning to racing under Rules. The Martin Lynch-trained mare has been lightly raced in recent seasons but reached the frame over hurdles off a higher mark on a couple of occasions in 2024. Far from disgraced when fourth at Tramore on her only appearance last year, the daughter of Getaway holds leading claims. Runner-up at Thurles last month, Milanaway rates a leading contender. A long-standing maiden prior to scoring at Punchestown in December, the Denis Hogan-trained mare remains of interest off her current rating. Getaways Charm, who has only had the four starts for Paul Flynn, is another that has to enter calculations.

A point winner back from over a year off last time, MINI GETAWAY placed off higher marks than this in 2024 and is a big player here
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (Evens -10%)That's Amore |
Evens(-10%) | (1) That's Amore Evens, Improved from debut when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in Cheshire Oaks (Listed) at Chester latest; returning from long layoff; effective 8-11f, acts on heavy and good; latest form franked at top level, clear class edge on return. Looked a bright prospect on her debut in October 2024; off since Cheshire Oaks fourth. |
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2nd (7) (13/2 +28%)Roadlesstravelled |
13/2(+28%) | (7) Roadlesstravelled 13/2, Showed promise on Flat debut comfortably held in a novice here last time; enjoys making it; effective 12-16f, acts on AW; Grade 2 winner over hurdles, more to come in this discipline but drop in trip not ideal. Grade 2 winner over hurdles in November 2024; midfield here over 1m4f on his Flat debut. |
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3rd (4) (4/7 +62%)Jupiter Ammon |
4/7(+62%) | (4) Jupiter Ammon 4/7, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 4l in a handicap at York last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 8-12f, acts on any, goes well on testing ground; game and consistent. Runner-up at around 1m2f on four occasions last year; gelded since last seen; good claims. |
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4th (8) (50/1 -25%)Treasure Islands |
50/1(-25%) | (8) Treasure Islands 50/1, Confirmed debut level, up in trip comfortably held in a novice at Redcar last time; returning from a break; effective 7-10f, acts on GS and G; plenty more needed Well held in two starts on turf (7f-1m2f) last year; steps up in trip for his AW debut. |
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5th (9) (50/1 -25%)Victors Spirit |
50/1(-25%) | (9) Victors Spirit 50/1, Fell in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster latest; failed to complete in that discipline; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on sound surface; placed in bumpers but plenty to prove in this discipline. Runner-up in two bumpers last year; tailed off in this sphere at Wolverhampton in December. |
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6th (10) (50/1 -52%)Finally Escaped |
50/1(-52%) | (10) Finally Escaped 50/1, Bit free but showed minor promise on debut runner-up beaten 4 1/2l in a novice at Newcastle only start; effective over 1m; stamina to prove up in trip. Raced freely before being left behind by the winner on her debut at Newcastle; up in trip. |
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7th (11) (25/1 -213%)Laravie |
25/1(-213%) | (11) Laravie 25/1, Outpaced, outclassed comfortably held in Listed Mares' Hurdle at Kempton last time; returning from a break; progressive handicapper hurdler; will need stiff test to figure. Won four in a row over hurdles last year; off since November and now makes her Flat debut. |
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8th (2) (50/1 +0%)Grazeon Sunshine |
50/1(+0%) | (2) Grazeon Sunshine 50/1, Never threatened down the field in a novice here most recent; in good form prior; top course jockey; effective 2m; bumper winner likely to need more time and long distances in this discipline. Won a bumper at Sedgefield in December; always behind on his Flat/AW debut 12 days ago. |
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9th (3) (150/1 -50%)Guthrum |
150/1(-50%) | (3) Guthrum 150/1, Sold for 5,000 guineas as a 3yo; gelding by top-class middle-distance performer Saxon Warrior; half-brother to New Ground, high-class at 1m4f; dam very smart middle-distance performer Gaining; probably effective 1m3f; likely to need this 5,000gns 3yo; dam French 1m2f/10.5f winner (including Group 3); watch the market on debut. |
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10th (5) (150/1 -127%)Masterpiece |
150/1(-127%) | (5) Masterpiece 150/1, Outpaced on poor Flat debut 28l third in a novice at Newcastle most recent run; effective 2m; longer trip should suit bumper winner but lots to find. Bumper winner in 2024 when trained by Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable/Flat debut. |
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11th (6) (200/1 +0%)Raja Charger |
200/1(+0%) | (6) Raja Charger 200/1, Similar poor effort to debut down the field in a novice here most recent; yet to show any ability. Big prices and failed to beat a rival home in two starts over 1m; steps up in distance. |

Having looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut at Newbury, THAT'S AMORE was far from disgraced when finishing fourth in last year's Cheshire Oaks. The four-year-old makes plenty of appeal in these calmer waters and is taken to make a winning return, at the main expense of Jupiter Ammon. Andrew Balding's gelding has some respectable handicap form to his name and a current rating of 82 suggests he shouldn't be far away. Laravie is most compelling of the others.

That's Amore looked a nice prospect when winning on her debut in 2024 but JUPITER AMMON is preferred with his yard in good form.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (16/1 +11%)It Would Be You |
16/1(+11%) | (5) It Would Be You 16/1, Nathaniel filly; dam a bumper scorer who also won a 2m hurdle; worth a market check on debut. Filly by Nathaniel; dam a bumper/2m hurdle winner; interesting newcomer. |
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2nd (2) (9/2 -35%)Crystal Connemara |
9/2(-35%) | (2) Crystal Connemara 9/2, Promising debut when third beaten 5 1/4l in a Mares' bumper at Newbury debut; off a short-break; effective at 2m on good to soft; improvement likely and looks an obvious player. Creditable third at Newbury for Richard Bandey; improvement likely; stable debut. |
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3rd (3) (6/4 +14%)Enya |
6/4(+14%) | (3) Enya 6/4, Ran green, made mistakes and too much to do but made a promising debut when runner-up beaten 9l in a Mares' hurdle at Warwick only start; returning from a break and since undergone a wind op; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft; should improve a little for initial experience dropped into a bumper. Not fluent when second to smart prospect over hurdles; had wind op since; interesting. |
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4th (6) (10/3 +26%)Luna Lux |
10/3(+26%) | (6) Luna Lux 10/3, Bit better than result suggests on debut when third beaten 13l in a 4yo bumper here debut; effective at 2m on soft; improvement expected and she can go well. Favourite when 13l third in a C&D bumper on debut; from a top yard; improvement likely. |
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5th (4) (125/1 -400%)Imstrawberryblonde |
125/1(-400%) | (4) Imstrawberryblonde 125/1, £1,500 Sans Frontieres filly; dam a runner-up in a point and a bumper; looks to face a tough enough task on debut. £1,500 yearling; second foal of a mare who was 2nd in a point and bumper; debut. |
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6th (1) (50/1 -178%)Ballygorey Ruby |
50/1(-178%) | (1) Ballygorey Ruby 50/1, Confirmed debut level when a 38l third in a 4yo bumper at Gowran Park most recent run; needs improvement to feature here. Well beaten in bumpers at Naas and Gowran (38l third of 4 last time); others stronger. |
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7th (7) (10/1 +64%)Soldi |
10/1(+64%) | (7) Soldi 10/1, £2,500 breeze-up purchase by Capri; dam a point winner, also placed over fences; trainer in form and could have a say on debut. £2,500 yearling by Capri; dam a point winner; quite an interesting newcomer. |
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8th (8) (5/1 +9%)True Measure |
5/1(+9%) | (8) True Measure 5/1, 2,000gns Nathaniel filly; half-sister to Sea Battle, a 12f AW and Italian jumps winner; yard respected and isn't ruled out on debut. 2,000gns yearling by Nathaniel; half-sister to 1m4f AW winner; interesting newcomer. |

ENYA gets a confident vote in the finale. She made a debut full of promise behind a smart prospect at Warwick in November and is entitled to have improved plenty since for a top yard. Crystal Connemara took the bronze medal at Newbury and that form gives her every chance, while it's also worth keeping an eye on Luna Lux.

The choice is ENYA, who was runner-up to a smart prospect in a junior hurdle in October. Crystal Connemara is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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(5) (16/5 +47%)Cathryns Ruby |
16/5(+47%) | (5) Cathryns Ruby 16/5, Well placed off modest pace, ran to form 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent run; effective 2m4f, acts on sound surface and heavy; generally in good form. Consistent since h'cap win in Oct'; slightly shorter trip may help compared to recent runs. |
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(4) (5/1 +9%)Umpire's Call |
5/1(+9%) | (4) Umpire's Call 5/1, Improved a little back down in trip when 33l third in a maiden hurdle here most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f with cut; progressive in maidens, may have more to offer now handicapping for in form yard. Third in last two maiden hurdles inc' over C&D latest; may get involved on h'cap bow. |
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(10) (5/1 +58%)Sheer Raz |
5/1(+58%) | (10) Sheer Raz 5/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park latest when looked a big threat; off a long absence; effective 2m, acts on soft to heavy; fair mark if fit. Not out of it when UR on h'cap debut when last seen in Jan' last year; may need this. |
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(8) (11/2 +39%)Keiths Boy |
11/2(+39%) | (8) Keiths Boy 11/2, Ran to form, flattened out having tried to reel in leader when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m4f, acts on yielding; should have more to offer now handicapping. Lightly-raced 5yo was 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss over C&D last time; can go well. |
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(9) (15/2 -50%)Teenage Kiss |
15/2(-50%) | (9) Teenage Kiss 15/2, Ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test when second beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m on good; still early days, needs step back up in trip. Best h'cap runs have been on better ground; took modest second over C&D latest. |
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(6) (12/1 +14%)Midleton Rare |
12/1(+14%) | (6) Midleton Rare 12/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fairyhouse three starts back; stiff mark when pulled up in a handicap hurdle latest; effective 2 1/2m with cut; in form until latest, mark demands more. Two hurdles win this season but PU twice since his last success. |
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(11) (14/1 +0%)Only For Our Man |
14/1(+0%) | (11) Only For Our Man 14/1, Below form up in trip when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; usually held up; effective 2m2f on a sound surface; more to come under rules for point winner. Point winner ran well in a bumper on rules' debut but well beaten in three m'dens since. |
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(1) (16/1 -60%)Butter Fingers |
16/1(-60%) | (1) Butter Fingers 16/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 13l in a novice chase at Tramore latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, suited by plenty of cut; didn't fire over fences, return to hurdling a plus. Juvenile hurdle winner in 2024 has been well beaten over fences recently. |
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(3) (16/1 -256%)Themorethemerrier |
16/1(-256%) | (3) Themorethemerrier 16/1, Improved on final qualifying run when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown latest; acts on SH; likely improver now upped in trip in handicaps. Moderate in three m'dens but may be capable of better now in h'caps; check market. |
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(2) (20/1 -25%)Free Flow |
20/1(-25%) | (2) Free Flow 20/1, Poor run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Thurles most recent; effective 2m, acts on any; more needed to defy this mark. Thurles m'den hurdle winner in March; struggled in h'caps since; needs more. |
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(12) (28/1 +15%)Ballyredinkingston |
28/1(+15%) | (12) Ballyredinkingston 28/1, Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle here most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m acts on good; needs more. Beaten out of sight on all four outings for this yard; hard to make a case for him. |

Runner-up over course and distance in January, TEENAGE KISS can go one place better here. With the winner making all to score in that aforementioned race, the Conor O'Dwyer-trained five-year-old did best of the rest in staying on late for minor honours. Off just 1lb higher now, the daughter of Walk In The Park can make the breakthrough. Keiths Boy, who probably paid the price for chasing the front runner in that same contest, weakened late on to finish fourth. It would be no surprise to see the Seamus Fahey-trained gelding finish a bit closer on this occasion. Themorethemerrier will need to improve on his three runs in maidens but could easily progress now entering handicaps.

Blue Bresil gelding THEMORETHEMERRIER has been well beaten in three maiden hurdle runs but may do better now entering handicaps
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (5/2 +17%)Magna |
5/2(+17%) | (4) Magna 5/2, Too much to do, should have finished closer when third at Kempton last time; effective 6-8f, acts best on AW; progressing since dropped back to sprint trips, may have bit more to offer. C&D winner; blew the start latest but remains a player from the same mark.. |
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(5) (4/1 +56%)Alashos |
4/1(+56%) | (5) Alashos 4/1, Again below form when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap here latest; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; needs more but mark is easing. Uncompetitive in seven starts for current trainer; handy mark; revival would not surprise.. |
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(7) (11/2 +45%)Elvetham |
11/2(+45%) | (7) Elvetham 11/2, Bit keen and wide, didn't get home back up in trip beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; returning from a break; effective 8-10f, acts on good and AW; drop to sprinting worth a try. Placed over 1m on Polytrack (2lb higher); has gone backwards on his last three starts.. |
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(6) (11/2 +31%)Man On A Mission |
11/2(+31%) | (6) Man On A Mission 11/2, Bit keen, not at best beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Dual C&D winner; went close on his penultimate start; never involved latest; bit to prove.. |
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(3) (15/2 -7%)Sioux Warrior |
15/2(-7%) | (3) Sioux Warrior 15/2, Late gains after a slow start beaten 3l off a 3lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; down in weights and chance if getting away on terms. 5.2f turf winner; on a competitive mark; if in last autumn's form he'd be thereabouts.. |
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(8) (10/1 -67%)Smasher |
10/1(-67%) | (8) Smasher 10/1, Found little, below form dropped in trip beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; trainer in form; effective at 6f, acts on AW; step back up in trip may help. C&D winner; 2lb lower than his last win and a likely contender now back at this track.. |
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(1) (12/1 -200%)Amaysmont |
12/1(-200%) | (1) Amaysmont 12/1, Bit keen and worn down late having kicked early beaten a neck off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 6-8f, best on AW these days; competitive mark still and drop in trip a possible plus. Big player if repeating latest effort but consistency hasn't been a strong point recently.. |
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(9) (14/1 -56%)Captain Kinsella |
14/1(-56%) | (9) Captain Kinsella 14/1, Found little, again below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; has lost form and hard to fancy. 5f Tapeta winner; huge revival is needed to win this based on his last three starts.. |
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(11) (25/1 -56%)Chiedozie |
25/1(-56%) | (11) Chiedozie 25/1, Ran to form back up in grade beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; off a long absence; effective at 5/6f on sound surface; can go well again. 0-22; placed on Polytrack; this looks his optimum trip; each-way possible.. |
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(2) (25/1 -14%)Thomas Equinas |
25/1(-14%) | (2) Thomas Equinas 25/1, Never in it after a slow start in reapplied blinkers beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, form largely on AW these days; bounce back needed. Multiple Chelmsford winner; needs to be much better than on his last three starts.. |
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(12) (50/1 -79%)Snow Boots |
50/1(-79%) | (12) Snow Boots 50/1, Ran to recent poor level beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; only run over 5/6f; hard to fancy. 0-12; becoming more competitive on his last two starts but hasn't yet threatened to win.. |
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(10) (66/1 +0%)Duke Orsino |
66/1(+0%) | (10) Duke Orsino 66/1, Below form back up in trip beaten 6 1/2l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective at 7f, acts on AW; falling in weights and worth the drop in trip. 0-10; well beaten twice since a break; cheekpieces go on; others preferred.. |

A slow start didn't aid the cause of MAGNA when third over C&D at the start of last month and the four-year-old has every chance of getting back to winning ways, especially with her rider's 7lb allowance being in her favour. Amaysmont ran his best race for a while when runner-uo at Wolverhampton and is capable of being in the mix, while others to note are Man On A Mission and Alashos.

Preference is for MAGNA, who didn't recover from a slow start last time. If she can put that behind her, she'll have every chance.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (9/4 +10%)Kate O'riley |
9/4(+10%) | (1) Kate O'riley 9/4, Forced wide and poorly placed to challenge beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; usually held up; suited by 12f, acts on a fast ground and AW; mark looks very high based on questionable Listed 5th but longer trip should suit. Caught the eye when sixth at Lingfield last time; step back up in trip will suit. |
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(2) (11/4 +8%)Spirit Of Jura |
11/4(+8%) | (2) Spirit Of Jura 11/4, Ran to form comfortably held in a handicap at Nottingham last time; enjoys making it; returning from a break; significant jockey booking; effective 11-14f on a sound surface; had been progressing, handicapper looks in charge. Dual C&D winner who struggled on turf when last seen; off since October; may bounce back. |
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(4) (5/1 +0%)Celestias Comet |
5/1(+0%) | (4) Celestias Comet 5/1, Yard won this last year; outclassed up in grade down the field in Gillies Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Doncaster most recent; in good form prior; effective 8f, acts on AW; form of novice win here modest, must bounce back down in class. Landed novice here in September; tailed off in a Listed event on heavy ground next time. |
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(3) (5/1 -43%)Caramay |
5/1(-43%) | (3) Caramay 5/1, Suited by longer trip and won a touch cosily landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective 10-11f, acts on AW; tiny bit quirky, usually delivered late, could rate more highly. Notched her seventh win on the AW when landing a Kempton handicap latest; up 5lb. |
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(5) (15/2 +6%)Bint Al Daar |
15/2(+6%) | (5) Bint Al Daar 15/2, Returned to form down in class beaten 3/4l off this mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 8-10f, acts on any; fair mark if building on recent revival. Inconsistent for this yard but she ran well at Chelmsford last time; this is stronger. |
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(6) (10/1 -25%)Nuptown Girl |
10/1(-25%) | (6) Nuptown Girl 10/1, Returned to form up in trip when second beaten 2 1/4l in a novice at Lingfield latest; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; tactical excuses of late and mark looks interesting. Runner-up in two of her three starts for this yard; claims now returned to h'cap company. |

Having scored with something in hand at Kempton last month, there could be more to come from CARAMAY. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks workable for the six-year-old and a ninth career victory might be on the horizon. Bint Al Daar appreciated a return to class 5 company when a close second at Chelmsford and she shouldn't be far away, along with Kate O'Riley.

Nuptown Girl is interesting returned to handicap company but KATE O'RILEY is the selection after an eyecatching Lingfield run.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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(5) (11/10 +41%)Brown Boots |
11/10(+41%) | (5) Brown Boots 11/10, Did it easily, improved again back over hurdles landing a handicap by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Clonmel last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts with cut; progressive over hurdles and fences, more to come as a stayer. Back-to-back chase and hurdle winner; most likely winner if this doesn't come too soon. |
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(7) (7/2 -5%)Let's Go Mans |
7/2(-5%) | (7) Let's Go Mans 7/2, Improved when second beaten 6l in a maiden at Punchestown latest; tongue-tie first time; point form suggests he'll improve for this step up in trip on handicap debut. Beat few rivals in m'dens'; kept on for second in a point last time; h'cap debutant. |
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(8) (6/1 +63%)Mickey Hulie |
6/1(+63%) | (8) Mickey Hulie 6/1, Yard won this last year; outpaced, never threatened, unsuited by drop in trip when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park most recent; effective at 2m, acts on soft; may do better handicapping over further but needs to. Dual point winner has been poor over hurdles to date; needs to come back to his best. |
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(9) (10/1 +0%)Johnny Cakes |
10/1(+0%) | (9) Johnny Cakes 10/1, Never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Navan last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on heavy, good; inconsistent. 1-20 over hurdles; good third on penultimate but way below that at Navan. |
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(2) (10/1 +17%)Warmer Days Ahead |
10/1(+17%) | (2) Warmer Days Ahead 10/1, Every chance, below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; in good form until latest. Record of 1-11 over hurdles; in the mix if bouncing back from poor run last time. |
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(11) (11/1 +21%)Marine Ranger |
11/1(+21%) | (11) Marine Ranger 11/1, Flattened out up in trip, below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m; inconsistent. Best of three h'cap runs was third on penultimate; tailed off latest; needs more. |
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(4) (14/1 -87%)Comeonarchie |
14/1(-87%) | (4) Comeonarchie 14/1, Scored by 4 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Punchestown penultimate start; bit too free in front off revised mark fifth beaten 16l off 92 last time, same mark here; effective 3m, acts on heavy, good; in decent form. Made breakthrough at 15th attempt in Dec'; capable of more than 16l defeat last time. |
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(3) (16/1 -60%)Brandt |
16/1(-60%) | (3) Brandt 16/1, Outpaced, needed run, found trip too sharp when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recent; usually held up; wants fences and marathon trips; lower hurdles mark but with good reason. 26lb lower in this sphere but beaten 35l on seasonal return; big chance if on a going day. |
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(6) (33/1 -65%)Duffys Getaway |
33/1(-65%) | (6) Duffys Getaway 33/1, Never threatened, hampered by faller when beaten down the field in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse most recent; suited by 3m on testing ground; hasn't taken to chasing and revival needed back over hurdles. Hasn't shown a lot in recent times; best watched until he shows some spark. |
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(1) (40/1 -82%)Moorish Castle |
40/1(-82%) | (1) Moorish Castle 40/1, Fell in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest when beaten; effective 2m5f on soft to heavy; steadily progressive in maidens, opening mark demands more. Weakening when fell at two out on h'cap debut at 33-1; may not be too leniently treated. |
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(10) (50/1 0%)Patsy's Pride |
50/1(0%) | (10) Patsy's Pride 50/1, Mistakes, never threatened, race may have come a bit soon well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; needs more. Point winner has struggled over hurdles; three recent h'caps don't inspire confidence. |
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(12) (80/1 -264%)Young And Foolish |
80/1(-264%) | (12) Young And Foolish 80/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan most recent; returning from long layoff; usually held up; yet to show anything. Tailed off at 250-1 in all three m'dens; makes h'cap debut but last seen 261 days ago. |

BROWN BOOTS can complete the hat-trick here for trainer Liam Cusack. A winner over fences at Navan on his penultimate start, the gelding then exploited the same rating over flights when scoring with plenty in hand at Clonmel. Proven over this trip and at this best on testing ground, the seven-year-old looks well-in under a 7lb penalty. Let's Go Mans is one that is worth a second look in the betting. Tailed off on all three starts under Rules, the Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding showed a bit more when runner-up in a point-to-point recently. Warmer Days Ahead looks best of the remainder.

BROWN BOOTS won easily over fences before following up over hurdles, but that latest win came just 6 days ago and was a slog in the mud
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5) (5/4 +75%)Penny Time |
5/4(+75%) | (5) Penny Time 5/4, 110,000 euros Mehmas colt; half-brother to Nighteyes, smart at 5f; dam smart at 6f; trainer in form; appeals on breeding and very much one to consider on debut. Half-brother to 6f Listed scorer and dam won Group 3 so plenty to like on paper. |
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(6) (15/8 +46%)Pentonville |
15/8(+46%) | (6) Pentonville 15/8, Some promise on debut beaten 6l in a novice at Yarmouth on debut; returning from a break; pedigree a mix of speed and stamina; should leave debut behind. Only fifth of six on 7f turf debut last autumn but rates a likely improver for good stable. |
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(3) (9/2 -50%)Conclave |
9/2(-50%) | (3) Conclave 9/2, 170,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Sioux Nation; dam moderate at 11f; top course trainer, boasts a nice profile and likely to go well on debut. Debutant from a leading stable in good form; market support would look significant. |
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(7) (8/1 -100%)Picture Palace |
8/1(-100%) | (7) Picture Palace 8/1, Well backed and made a fair debut when runner-up beaten 6l in a maiden at Chelmsford only start; stays 8f, acts on AW; should improve and go well again. Smart pedigree; beaten 6l when second of four but could take a good step forward now. |
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(2) (14/1 -300%)Bin Banna |
14/1(-300%) | (2) Bin Banna 14/1, Palace Pier colt; half-brother to Great Dream, a useful 7f AW winner; dam useful at 8f; represents top connections and should put up a good show on debut. Newcomer from a top yard who would firmly enter reckoning if betting vibes strong. |
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(4) (150/1 -200%)Immediate Jewel |
150/1(-200%) | (4) Immediate Jewel 150/1, Outclassed on debut when 15l fourth in a maiden at Chelmsford first-time out; probably wants middle-distances; small and lacked pace on debut. Beaten 15l when last of four (Picture Palace second) on 1m Chelmsford debut. |
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(1) (200/1 -300%)Baron Wagstaff |
200/1(-300%) | (1) Baron Wagstaff 200/1, 8,000gns Ulysses colt; half-brother to Lady of Shalott, smart at 12f; dam useful at 11f; tough enough task on debut and likely to want further. Half-brother to winners but would be a bit of a surprise winner on debut. |
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(8) (300/1 -100%)Billingsgate Gold |
300/1(-100%) | (8) Billingsgate Gold 300/1, Ran green and looked unwilling when well beaten in a novice here only start; wide draw; looks in need of more time. Slowly away and always behind when sent off at 150-1 for last month's C&D debut. |

Picture Palace is entitled to have benefited from his debut experience when filling the runner-up spot at Chelmsford last month. Despite that piece of form being the strongest on offer, it wouldn't be a surprise if one of the newcomers proved successful, with BIN BANNA getting the vote. From the family of QEII winner King Of Change, he commands plenty of respect for top connections. Conclave and Pentonville complete the shortlist.

The betting will be informative but before market clues are known PENTONVILLE is selected to leave last autumn's turf debut behind.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5) (10/11 +60%)Hatysa |
10/11(+60%) | (5) Hatysa 10/11, Probably hit the front too soon and out-battled late 7l third in a handicap at Newcastle most recent run; should come on for that; effective 12-16f, acts on AW; in form and should remain competitive. Unable to justify strong market support at Newcastle latest; may strip fitter; contender.. |
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(8) (11/2 +50%)Bashful Boy |
11/2(+50%) | (8) Bashful Boy 11/2, Every chance, ran to form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; stays up to 16f, acts on AW; consistent since returning from hurdling. Only seventh of nine at Lingfield (2m; Barenboim runner-up) latest; plenty more required.. |
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(6) (7/1 -110%)Tarbat Ness |
7/1(-110%) | (6) Tarbat Ness 7/1, Looked to improve again scoring with something in hand landing a handicap by 6l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; stays well, acts on any; on an upward curve. Bounded clear to score by 6l at Newcastle (2m, Class 5) latest; 7lb higher; shortlisted.. |
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(10) (15/2 -15%)Arc Zoosve |
15/2(-15%) | (10) Arc Zoosve 15/2, Scored by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; below form fifth beaten 17l off 61 last time, 1lb higher here; trainer in form; effective 14-16f on AW; in fine form until latest. Latest effort - only fifth, 9-4 jt-fav - was a step backwards; tough task in a Class 4.. |
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(4) (9/1 +0%)Appier |
9/1(+0%) | (4) Appier 9/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Wolverhampton penultimate start; bit too free in front but ran to form third beaten 3 1/4l off 75 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 12-16f, acts well on AW; in form. Weakened but filled the frame at Kempton (2m, 9-2) latest; no Class 4 win since June 2024.. |
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(2) (10/1 -150%)Barenboim |
10/1(-150%) | (2) Barenboim 10/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; effective up to 16f, acts on GS and a sound surface; respected after small rise. Pipped on post at Lingfield (2m Class 4) latest; slightly tougher off 1lb higher; 2m2f?. |
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(3) (18/1 +28%)Vaguely Royal |
18/1(+28%) | (3) Vaguely Royal 18/1, Never competitive having missed break comfortably held in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 12-14f on decent ground; all to prove at present. Poor for S. Hosie in 2025; likely still working back to form for this trainer; easing mark. |
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(1) (40/1 -233%)Call My Bluff |
40/1(-233%) | (1) Call My Bluff 40/1, Built on reappearance but still below usual level when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap at Nottingham latest; returning from a break; stays well, acts on good and AW, suited by give; retained ability to prove. Close third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, soft; 11-4 fav) in May 2023; lightly raced since.. |
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(7) (80/1 -100%)Fleurman |
80/1(-100%) | (7) Fleurman 80/1, Ran as if something amiss or irresolute down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; effective 14-16f, acts on S and AW; very unreliable. Disappointing for this yard; reportedly never travelling at Newcastle (2m) 13 days ago.. |
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(9) (125/1 -346%)Royal Deeside |
125/1(-346%) | (9) Royal Deeside 125/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hexham latest; effective 2-2 1/2m on good, soft; must bounce back on return from jumping. Both wins over fences at Hexham (2m4f); likely to need this run with other targets ahead.. |

Tarbat Ness continued his progression when securing a fifth career victory at Newcastle last month. The seven-year-old isn't easily dismissed in his current vein of form, but a 7lb higher mark does demand another career best. With that in mind, the down-in-grade HATYSA is slightly more appealing after hitting the frame in a class 3 at Newcastle recently. Appier and Barenboim are other live threats.

Tarbat Ness arrives in rude health. However, the hope is that HATYSA can strip fitter than at Newcastle, relishing this 2m2f trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5) (5/2 +38%)Miletus |
5/2(+38%) | (5) Miletus 5/2, Back to form on debut for new yard beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, likes give, acts on AW; more to come for new yard. Positive start for new stable when second over 1m at Lingfield last month; nudged up 2lb. |
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(7) (3/1 0%)I'm Workin On It |
3/1(0%) | (7) I'm Workin On It 3/1, Improved again tried in cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 4l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; suited by 7f, should get further, acts on AW; new mark asks more but he's improving. Good record over 7f here, scoring easily in cheekpieces latest; should stay 1m; respected. |
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(1) (4/1 +50%)Cavolo Nero |
4/1(+50%) | (1) Cavolo Nero 4/1, Ran to form tried in cheekpieces beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; suited by 7/8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; consistent in the main and should go well. Solid first campaign and claims if ready to roll after 162 days off. |
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(9) (11/2 -10%)Shihoku |
11/2(-10%) | (9) Shihoku 11/2, Best work late, ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark here last time; effective 9-12f, acts on AW; needs more but competitive mark. Went close at Wolverhampton in December; possible excuses since; given another chance. |
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(3) (11/2 -22%)Advancing |
11/2(-22%) | (3) Advancing 11/2, Ran to form when fourth beaten 1 1/4l off 84 last time, same mark here; effective 8-11f, acts on good and AW; can go well again. Won on yard debut in December and creditable fourth both starts since; in the mix. |
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(8) (17/2 +39%)Mr Baloo |
17/2(+39%) | (8) Mr Baloo 17/2, Best work late, ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, suited by a sound surface, best form on AW; can go well again. Well treated on last year's Tapeta form but recent efforts no more than respectable. |
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(10) (12/1 -20%)Elouise's Prince |
12/1(-20%) | (10) Elouise's Prince 12/1, Bit keen early, hit the line well when fourth beaten 1 1/4l off 72 last time, same mark here; effective 5-8f, acts on AW; good chance off same mark as latest. Backed up 1m Lingfield win last month with a fast-finishing fourth there 18 days ago. |
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(2) (33/1 -32%)Harvey |
33/1(-32%) | (2) Harvey 33/1, First run in Britain, too keen despite hood and never in it from off the pace beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective at 8-10f with cut; bit to prove, including on AW. French winner; never involved on C&D yard debut but Billy Loughnane rides this time. |
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(6) (40/1 -150%)Helm Rock |
40/1(-150%) | (6) Helm Rock 40/1, Never in it after a slow start when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap here last time; second run after wind op; usually held up; significant jockey booking; effective 8-10f, acts on any including AW; fair mark but needs to bounce back. Off since well held in series final over C&D in September but Marquand booked for return. |
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(11) (40/1 -21%)Midnight's Dream |
40/1(-21%) | (11) Midnight's Dream 40/1, Well below form when down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective at 7/8f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed. Changed hands after good third at Newcastle in January but well held over C&D since. |
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(4) (80/1 -220%)Good Speed |
80/1(-220%) | (4) Good Speed 80/1, Below form on British debut beaten 10l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 9-11f, acts with cut and on AW; fair mark on French form, but current wellbeing to prove. Fairly consistent in France, including AW, but well held on recent Lingfield yard debut. |

I'M WORKIN ON IT bids for a hat-trick after taking a big step forward for the application of cheekpieces last month. Despite a 9lb rise for that success, it wouldn't be a surprise if the headgear brought further improvement. Miletus bounced back when second at Lingfield and is likely to enter calculations along with Advancing, who has been running with credit since winning at Wolverhampton in December, and Cavolo Nero.

I'm Workin On It isn't opposed lightly but SHIHOKU has had excuses since his near miss at Wolverhampton and is narrowly preferred.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(6) (2/1 +40%)Supreme King |
2/1(+40%) | (6) Supreme King 2/1, Won this last year; continued back towards best when landing the hat-trick in handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any; in excellent form. Won this race in 2025 off 1lb higher and arrives this time chasing a four-timer; big shout. |
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(7) (10/3 +39%)Lazzar |
10/3(+39%) | (7) Lazzar 10/3, Bit below form when sixth beaten 3l off 78 last time, 2lb lower here; effective at 6f, ran well at 5f early in career, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; handicapper looks in charge. Came up short in Class 4 latest but Donagh Murphy's claim a bonus and stable in good form. |
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(1) (4/1 -60%)Gallant |
4/1(-60%) | (1) Gallant 4/1, Bit keen, back to form beaten 1/2l off this mark at Chelmsford last time; significant jockey booking; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and AW; mark competitive still. Best run for new connections when second at Chelmsford last month; C&D winner; chance. |
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(9) (13/2 +28%)Expert Agent |
13/2(+28%) | (9) Expert Agent 13/2, Best work late beaten 3l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 6f, acts on sound surface; below last win mark, could build on latest. On a good mark and penultimate C&D fourth was promising; strong early pace would help. |
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(3) (9/1 +36%)Intervention |
9/1(+36%) | (3) Intervention 9/1, Late gains, not quite at best when seventh beaten 3l off 83 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; needs more to win. Useful form when 2nd over C&D on penultimate start; has it in him to run a big race. |
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(4) (11/1 -38%)Stanley Spencer |
11/1(-38%) | (4) Stanley Spencer 11/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; blinkers first time; wide draw; effective at 6f, acts on AW; competitive mark still. Conditions fine and on a feasible mark; new blinkers could give him a lift; considered. |
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(2) (18/1 -200%)Justcallmepete |
18/1(-200%) | (2) Justcallmepete 18/1, Just about to form when fourth beaten 2l off 85 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; only just about last win mark. Ended 2025 with 6f hat-trick, including here; running okay this year; each-way shout. |
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(8) (40/1 -186%)Rebel Path |
40/1(-186%) | (8) Rebel Path 40/1, Below form, may have needed run beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective 5/6f, better on sound surface; bit below par of late. Solid chance on 2025 best but ended the year quietly and down the field on his return. |
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(5) (40/1 -82%)Daring Legend |
40/1(-82%) | (5) Daring Legend 40/1, Again below form when down the field in a handicap at York most recent; returning from a break; suited by 7f and a sound surface; has never won off a mark this high. Feasible mark on last season's best but perhaps best watched on today's stable debut. |

The hat-trick seeking Supreme King has to be respected but a 4lb rise for his narrow victory over C&D two weeks ago demands more from him. With that in mind, preference is for GALLANT, who was a close second off this mark at Chelmsford last time and that form gives him a big chance. Justcallmepete and Expert Agent are others to consider.

The 2025 winner SUPREME KING (nap) has won his last three starts and is still 1lb lower than for last year's success.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3) (5/6 +63%)Buccabay |
5/6(+63%) | (3) Buccabay 5/6, Travelled, ran to best beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; back in form, should remain competitive. Has a win and good second to show from his two C&D runs this winter; big player. |
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(5) (9/2 +10%)Hundred Caps |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Hundred Caps 9/2, Ran to form when second beaten 2 1/4l off 78 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; in fine form and can go well again off revised mark. Back from break to win at Southwell in January and good second at Newcastle since; player. |
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(1) (11/2 -120%)Dyrholaey |
11/2(-120%) | (1) Dyrholaey 11/2, Back to best in landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; chance again following a small rise. Got on top towards the finish over 6f at Chelmsford latest and only 2lb higher now. |
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(6) (17/2 -42%)City Cyclone |
17/2(-42%) | (6) City Cyclone 17/2, Well placed, good attitude, ran to form back up in trip landing a handicap by a short-head off a 1lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; effective at 6/7f, acts on soft, good and AW; can go well again after just a small rise. On a hat-trick but it was small-field race last time and this is stronger; also drawn wide. |
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(7) (16/1 -14%)Merrimack |
16/1(-14%) | (7) Merrimack 16/1, Ran to form but didn't quite last home having raced keenly when third here latest; suited by 5/6f, acts on any; best when making running and can go well again. Front-runner; 5f Chelmsford win in January and creditable third of 12 over C&D since. |
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(4) (16/1 +36%)Mr Lightside |
16/1(+36%) | (4) Mr Lightside 16/1, Again below form in new headgear combo beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; blinkers first time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; reduced mark but nearer last than first of late. Useful 2yo but struggled since, including two recent AW outings. |
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(2) (33/1 -32%)Marching Mac |
33/1(-32%) | (2) Marching Mac 33/1, Didn't get home back up in trip beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective at 5/6f, acts on heavy, good and AW; bounce back needed. Seven turf wins, including two in the autumn, but he's 0-8 on AW. |

Most of these have claims, but marginal preference is for BUCCABAY. The six-year-old won over C&D in December and has not been disgraced on either start since, including a close second here again last time. The recent Southwell victor Dyrholaey could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although City Cyclone and Hundred Caps are others with strong claims.

A few of these arrive in form. Top of the list is BUCCABAY, whose solid C&D record includes a win and second this winter.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (11/8 +66%)The Lost Sock |
11/8(+66%) | (1) The Lost Sock 11/8, Put experience to good use when winning a maiden at Catterick by a length last time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; has shown good level of form and more to come now handicapping. Did well in turf sprint maidens at 2, winning at Catterick; more to come in handicaps. |
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(3) (4/1 +20%)River Spey |
4/1(+20%) | (3) River Spey 4/1, Converted an easy opening when winning a maiden at Chelmsford by 3l last time; returning from a break; effective 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; more to offer back in a handicap. AW maiden win on final 2yo start; fourth in nursery at York's Ebor meeting before that. |
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(7) (4/1 +11%)Sparksmith |
4/1(+11%) | (7) Sparksmith 4/1, Dominated when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by 5l last time; effective 6f, acts on AW; looks a useful sprinting prospect with handicaps in mind now. Promising; made all with ease in maiden last month and more to come in handicaps; player. |
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(2) (5/1 -122%)Augustus Gloop |
5/1(-122%) | (2) Augustus Gloop 5/1, Bit below form when beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 6f, should appreciate further, acts on AW; needs to bounce back after moderate effort. Progressive first four runs and possible excuse last time; could bounce back. |
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(8) (9/1 +36%)Alasrae |
9/1(+36%) | (8) Alasrae 9/1, Good trip on inner, ran to best tried in a visor when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by 2l last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; consistent. Came good in AW maiden last time but it was ninth start and more needed back in handicap. |
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(5) (25/1 -194%)Inside Story |
25/1(-194%) | (5) Inside Story 25/1, Ran to form upped in grade beaten 6l in Bosra Sham Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective at 6f, acts on AW; fair chance back in a handicap. AW maiden win; not up to Listed level final 2yo start but retains potential down in grade. |
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(6) (33/1 -50%)Saucy Jane |
33/1(-50%) | (6) Saucy Jane 33/1, Boiled over and too keen, below form on ground that was too soft when comfortably held in a nursery at Yarmouth last time; effective 5/6f on good and good to firm; more needed. Second in a 6f nursery off 1lb higher last year but quite exposed after seven starts. |
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(4) (40/1 -233%)Eternal Solace |
40/1(-233%) | (4) Eternal Solace 40/1, Very disappointing off a fast pace when beaten 6l in a nursery at Southwell last time; significant jockey booking; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on good to firm and AW; can go well. AW winner; also pushed a prolific sort close in November but below par final run. |

SPARKSMITH has improved with every start to date and got off the mark in impressive style over 6f at Wolverhampton last month. On that evidence, an opening mark of 80 should be workable for James Ferguson's colt and he tops the shortlist. The Lost Sock has a similar profile to the selection and should not be underestimated on his return, while Alasrae and Augustus Gloop complete the shortlist.

Last-time-out maiden winners Sparksmith and The Lost Sock should have more to come but are taken on with AUGUSTUS GLOOP.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (9/4 +36%)Jodhpur Blue |
9/4(+36%) | (1) Jodhpur Blue 9/4, Closed well from off the pace when beaten 3/4l off this mark at Chelmsford last time; effective at 7-11f, acts on AW; back in form and can go well again. In frame five times on AW this winter but he's only 1-17 overall. |
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(3) (5/2 +17%)Rizal |
5/2(+17%) | (3) Rizal 5/2, Ran to form beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at the Curragh last time; effective 8f, acts on soft to heavy and good; joined a good yard on a fair mark and worth another try up in trip. Promise in handicaps around 1m in Ireland last year; market interesting on yard debut. |
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(6) (9/1 -80%)Naval Tribute |
9/1(-80%) | (6) Naval Tribute 9/1, Probably a better effort albeit beaten 10l in a maiden at Lingfield last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; should get at least 10f on the Flat; useful in bumpers and should do better now handicapping. No impact in three 1m Flat runs but interesting on bumper form now handicapping up in trip. |
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(12) (9/1 -29%)Take The Boat |
9/1(-29%) | (12) Take The Boat 9/1, Ran to form second beaten 1 1/2l off 61 last time, same mark here; effective 7-12f, suited by AW; in form and more to come at middle-distances. 1m4f Tapeta win last month; just as good when second at Lingfield since; considered. |
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(11) (11/1 +8%)Voix De Bocelli |
11/1(+8%) | (11) Voix De Bocelli 11/1, Best work late, ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Lingfield last time; effective 10-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; capable off same mark. Third on all four AW starts this winter, including C&D; each-way claims again. |
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(4) (11/1 +50%)Lilly Lux |
11/1(+50%) | (4) Lilly Lux 11/1, Bit below form beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap here last time; effective up to 12f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Second over 1m3f at Southwell in January but only sixth over C&D since. |
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(8) (12/1 -20%)Sonnerie Power |
12/1(-20%) | (8) Sonnerie Power 12/1, Ran to form off new mark fifth beaten 4 1/2l off 65 last time, same mark here; effective around 10/11f, acts on AW; needs more off this mark. C&D win for new yard in January and better than result over 1m4f since; gets the vote. |
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(5) (14/1 -56%)Kurios Lady |
14/1(-56%) | (5) Kurios Lady 14/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a novice at Southwell latest; effective 8f, type to get further, acts on AW; should progress up in trip. Has qualified for handicaps over 1m; dam won over 1m3f so longer trip could suit. |
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(2) (18/1 -50%)Tortured Soul |
18/1(-50%) | (2) Tortured Soul 18/1, Bit below form upped in trip sixth beaten 4l off 71 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 7-12f, suited by AW; drop in trip a plus. Two more AW wins this winter but held on last three starts. |
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(7) (22/1 -38%)Meet Me In Meraki |
22/1(-38%) | (7) Meet Me In Meraki 22/1, Again below form beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; significant jockey booking; effective 8-12f, acts on any; mark is easing but needs more. Fast-finishing fourth over 1m2f at Lingfield in January but below that level twice since. |
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(10) (50/1 -25%)Three Yorkshiremen |
50/1(-25%) | (10) Three Yorkshiremen 50/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 7l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 9-12f, acts on soft and AW; remains high enough in weights. Runaway Wolverhampton win in November but struggled off higher marks since. |
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(9) (66/1 -200%)Pershalla |
66/1(-200%) | (9) Pershalla 66/1, Touch below form up in trip, probably needed race when 6 1/2l third in a handicap at Lingfield most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective at 8f, maybe not stay 10f; stamina to prove. Off since third on 1m2f AW handicap debut last April; might be best watched this time. |

Jodhpur Blue arrives on the back of several creditable efforts in defeat and, off an unchanged mark, he's likely to be in the thick of the action once more. However, Ian Williams' charge may have to play second fiddle once more, with KURIOS LADY fancied to make a winning handicap bow. The daughter of Sergei Prokofiev has shaped as if she could improve for this step up in distance and an opening mark of 70 looks workable. Market support for stable debutant Rizal would be interesting.

The vote goes to SONNERIE POWER back at the scene of his yard debut win. Naval Tribute and Rizal need watching in the betting.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(13) (13/8 +54%)Vitalline |
13/8(+54%) | (13) Vitalline 13/8, Ran to form beaten 2l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; usually held up; effective 6/7f, suited by AW; drop in grade may help and can go well. 6f course win in December and mostly respectable efforts since; solid contender. |
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(5) (4/1 +53%)Just King High |
4/1(+53%) | (5) Just King High 4/1, Bit below best in new headgear combo beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; usually held up; wide draw; effective at 5/6f, acts on heavy and AW; stamina to prove still over this far. Regressive since AW maiden win in November 2024. |
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(12) (5/1 +38%)Twitch |
5/1(+38%) | (12) Twitch 5/1, Well below form when down the field in a handicap at Chelmsford most recent; returning from a break; suited by 7f, acts on fast ground and AW; form regressing. Classy sort for classified level on best form but largely struggled in 2025; off 139 days. |
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(1) (15/2 -88%)Ashford Hill |
15/2(-88%) | (1) Ashford Hill 15/2, Ran to form when fourth beaten 3l in a handicap at Lingfield latest; wide draw; effective 6/7f on good to soft, good and AW; good chance dropping in grade. 7f Lingfield win in January and fair third there since; drawn wide but still respected. |
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(3) (8/1 -14%)Griselda |
8/1(-14%) | (3) Griselda 8/1, Didn't stay up in trip beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; tongue-tie first time; effective up to 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; drop in trip may help but hard to fancy. Pretty useful as a 2yo but her form has nosedived since. |
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(4) (11/1 -69%)Huntly Lodge |
11/1(-69%) | (4) Huntly Lodge 11/1, Ran to form beaten 2l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; chance in this. Patchy record but beaten only 2l when fifth in similar race at Lingfield last time. |
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(9) (12/1 -118%)Rainbow Sign |
12/1(-118%) | (9) Rainbow Sign 12/1, Run of race and improved 2 1/4l third in a classified race at Lingfield most recent run; wide draw; effective 8f, acts on a sound surface; can go well with drop in trip a plus. Not found best form this winter but latest third in a similar race at Lingfield was better. |
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(7) (16/1 +52%)Nutcracker |
16/1(+52%) | (7) Nutcracker 16/1, Again ran to a poor level beaten 6 1/2l in a classified race at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective at 7f on a sound surface; others look stronger. 0-8 and no improvement for the drop to classified company on his last two starts. |
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(8) (50/1 -150%)Petra Grey |
50/1(-150%) | (8) Petra Grey 50/1, Bit keen and didn't stay up in trip tried in cheekpieces when comfortably held in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers first time; big drop in trip a plus. Seven-race maiden who has little in the way of solid form; new headgear tried. |
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(2) (66/1 -32%)Emperor's Logic |
66/1(-32%) | (2) Emperor's Logic 66/1, Another poor effort tried in tongue-tie beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; blinkers first time; hard to make a case for having not shown anything to date. No impact so far and first-time blinkers need to spark improvement. |
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(11) (125/1 -89%)Tilsworth Silver |
125/1(-89%) | (11) Tilsworth Silver 125/1, Too keen despite massive drop in trip beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; no worthwhile form to speak of. 15-race maiden with low-level form; makes little appeal. |

Although thwarted in her follow-up bid, ASHFORD HILL wasn't disgraced when finishing fourth at Lingfield last month. The five-year-old should appreciate a drop into classified company and a third career victory may beckon. Griselda arrives here with the highest official rating and she may appreciate a return to 7f. Henrietta Knight's filly is feared most, ahead of Rainbow Sign, who could prove dangerous if dictating the pace.

Ashford Hill is in good form but she's drawn the outside stall so is opposed with VITALLINE, who has won here this winter.
Ths is the racecard key.
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