There are 20 Races Today across 3 meetings. There are 7 races at Hereford, 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Naas, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
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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 (10) (5/4 +23%)Star Of The Week |
5/4(+23%) | (10) Star Of The Week 5/4, A bit free in front but improved from his debut when second, beaten 1 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy and yielding; should be winning soon. Promising debut third and went one place better last time; knocking on the door. |
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2nd (21) (4/1 -45%)Dschingis Desire |
4/1(-45%) | (21) Dschingis Desire 4/1, Green and made mistakes when down the field on a modest debut in a hot maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last time. Returns after a short break; a French Flat winner likely capable of much better for a top stable. French 1m4f soft-ground maiden winner; surely capable of more than 25l defeat last time. |
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3rd (20) (6/4 +14%)Lynches Knock |
6/4(+14%) | (20) Lynches Knock 6/4, Lacked the speed of a potentially classy winner but appreciated the stiff track when second, beaten 2l, in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m-2 1/4m on soft and good; more to come and sets a clear standard. Academy hurdle winner stepped forward again when third over C&D last time; can go well. |
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4th (11) (11/1 -38%)Sticktothescript |
11/1(-38%) | (11) Sticktothescript 11/1, Improved for debut experience when stepped up in trip and fourth, beaten 7 1/2l, in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m-2m3f on heavy and yielding and should remain competitive down in trip. Placed in point and ran well to be fourth over 2m4f last time; return to shorter may help. |
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5th (14) (66/1 -450%)Brickfield Belle |
66/1(-450%) | (14) Brickfield Belle 66/1, A 55,000 euros Blue Bresil mare and half-sister to Lightning Flash, who was moderate at 16f. From a top trainer but does looks stable second string on jockey bookings. Blue Bresil mare; half-sister to multiple winner Lightning Flash; stable second string. |
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6th (12) (7/1 -8%)Whisky Lads |
7/1(-8%) | (12) Whisky Lads 7/1, An 80,000 euros Joshua Tree gelding from a top trainer. Dam was successful in bumpers and hurdles. Worth following in the betting. 80,000euros 3yo; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; the choice of O'Keeffe. |
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7th (3) (150/1 +0%)Brackens Jet |
150/1(+0%) | (3) Brackens Jet 150/1, Far too free on his debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal on his only start. Returns after a short break and may need more time. Sent off at 150-1 for Down Royal debut and ran like it; little to recommend. |
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8th (17) (100/1 -203%)Blue Train |
100/1(-203%) | (17) Blue Train 100/1, Failed to build on his debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time. Effective at 2m with soft ground and can do better judged on his UK Flat form, but probably in handicaps. Dual AW British winner; made decent stable/hurdles debut but tailed off last time. |
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9th (16) (200/1 -300%)Malikanna |
200/1(-300%) | (16) Malikanna 200/1, Fell in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time when making ground on return from a short break. Effective at 2m on yielding and good ground and may improve over further in time. Moderate bumper form and hasn't improved for switch to hurdles; unlikely. |
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10th (15) (150/1 +0%)Ina Mina |
150/1(+0%) | (15) Ina Mina 150/1, Continued in poor form when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m1f on heavy and looks the type to do better in handicaps. 1-22 on Flat; little to recommend her based on three hurdle runs. |
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11th (8) (66/1 -100%)Private Policy |
66/1(-100%) | (8) Private Policy 66/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 54l, in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2m7f on heavy, but the drop in trip may not suit. Career punctuated by long breaks and tailed off 15 days ago; others have better claims. |
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12th (7) (200/1 -60%)Northern Ruler |
200/1(-60%) | (7) Northern Ruler 200/1, Poor debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recently. Usually held up and effective at 12f; a Flat winner but out of form for his new yard in both codes. AW winner didn't beat a rival at 125-1 on hurdling debut last time; ruled out. |
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13th (2) (500/1 -233%)Boston Fire |
500/1(-233%) | (2) Boston Fire 500/1, Improved without threatening when well beaten in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown last time. Acts on heavy ground but has plenty to prove for now and looks one for handicaps. Failed to complete in two points; poor in runs under Rules'; impossible to fancy. |
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14th (6) (200/1 0%)Michael's Jet |
200/1(0%) | (6) Michael's Jet 200/1, Pulled up in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown last time. May need more time. Hard to fancy on the basis of his two hurdle starts to date.. |
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15th (19) (80/1 +60%)Cometothinkofit |
80/1(+60%) | (19) Cometothinkofit 80/1, A Walk In The Park gelding. Dam won first time out over hurdles in France and the UK. Of interest if money arrives. Walk In The Park gelding; dam 2m-2m2f hurdle winner; may need more time. |
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16th (13) (50/1 -178%)Wildhorserider |
50/1(-178%) | (13) Wildhorserider 50/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 10l, in a maiden at Castlelands last time. Returns from a long layoff and showed minor promise in points. Shown modest level of ability in two points; off since March and best watched. |
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17th (22) (250/1 -400%)Westin Pimpernel |
250/1(-400%) | (22) Westin Pimpernel 250/1, An Elusive Pimpernel filly and half-sister to Westinjet, who was poor at 17f. Dam won a bumper but may just need this experience. Dam bumper winner; best watched on debut. |
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18th (5) (150/1 +0%)Knockmore Prince |
150/1(+0%) | (5) Knockmore Prince 150/1, Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recently. The trainer is in form but he returns from a long layoff with plenty to do. 29-race Flat maiden makes stable/hurdle debut; put a line through him. |
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19th (1) (250/1 -25%)Awordinyourear |
250/1(-25%) | (1) Awordinyourear 250/1, Green and made mistakes when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here on his only start. That was a poor debut and much more is required. Needs massive improvement over debut here in which he was tailed off. |
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20th (4) (300/1 -200%)Jolly Potter |
300/1(-200%) | (4) Jolly Potter 300/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability in France and absent for a very lengthy period. Has plenty to prove on stable debut. Moderate French form; makes belated Irish debut after 1035 days; best watched. |
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|PU| (18) (125/1 +38%)Clonbury Court |
125/1(+38%) | (18) Clonbury Court 125/1, Made a modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse on his only start. Has plenty to prove. Beaten 84l at 50-1 in his Fairyhouse debut (2m, heavy); can only be watched. |

A big field for the opener but only a handful have claims and LYNCHES KNOCK is taken to go one better after his runner-up effort at this venue last month. The third-place finisher in that race has endorsed the form and Gordon Elliott's four-year-old, who holds a Fred Winter entry, can put his experience to good use having had two good runs in academy hurdles prior to his latest outing. Star Of The Week has had two solid runs in maidens and is a leading contender, while Triumph entry Dschingis Desire, a winner over 1m4f in France, is likely to leave behind a disappointing hurdles debut at Leopardstown.

Knocking on the door with placed efforts in both of his maidens, STAR OF THE WEEK is selected to make the breakthrough here
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) (10/1 +44%)The Punter |
10/1(+44%) | (5) The Punter 10/1, 40,000 euros Affinisea gelding; half-brother to The Shunter, smart at 20f and on the Flat; trainer in form so worth a market check. Half-brother to smart jumper/Flat stayer The Shunter, and is an interesting newcomer. |
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2nd (1) (9/4 -38%)Apollon Forlonge |
9/4(-38%) | (1) Apollon Forlonge 9/4, Ran to form under a penalty when second, beaten 7l, in a 4yo hurdle at Newbury last time. Effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. In form and holds solid claims. Taunton win on second start before good Newbury second last time; first run on this ground. |
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3rd (7) (15/8 +38%)Queen Maeve |
15/8(+38%) | (7) Queen Maeve 15/8, Well placed in a race dominated from the front and a promising debut, although well beaten, in a juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown on her only start. That form has been boosted by the winner. Off a short break, effective over 2 1/4m and knew her job first time, but should progress a little having joined top stable. Ex-Irish; creditable fifth at Leopardstown on debut; should go well on stable debut. |
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4th (4) (4/1 +20%)No Boundaries |
4/1(+20%) | (4) No Boundaries 4/1, The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Green in front but a promising debut when second, beaten 7 1/2l, in a juvenile hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective over 2m on good to firm and good ground and should improve for that initial experience. Favourite when second to Apollon Forlonge (who is 7lb worse off) on jumps debut; chance. |
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|PU| (2) (9/2 -29%)Campfield Flyer |
9/2(-29%) | (2) Campfield Flyer 9/2, Improved for his debut experience under positive handling when second, beaten 2l, in a 4yo bumper at Catterick last time. Could step forward again now sent hurdling. Quite interesting on hurdles debut having finished runner-up in a Catterick bumper. |
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|PU| (3) (33/1 -83%)Captain Nigel |
33/1(-83%) | (3) Captain Nigel 33/1, A 12,000 euros Shaman gelding whose dam was unraced. Yard has been in decent form so worth a market check. Second foal of an unraced half-sister to Group 3 winner; not obvious one on hurdles debut. |
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|PU| (6) (300/1 -500%)Cantcallmethattrev |
300/1(-500%) | (6) Cantcallmethattrev 300/1, £1,000 Bobby's Kitten filly; half-sister to Cailin Saoirse, poor from 16f to 18f; dam very useful at 10f but looks up against it. £1,000 yearling by Bobby's Kitten; has a Flat pedigree and others appeal more. |

QUEEN MAEVE displayed plenty of promise when finishing fifth on her racecourse bow at Leopardstown over Christmas and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning debut for Dan Skelton. Apollon Forlonge readily accounted for No Boundaries (second) at Taunton and he can confirm that form, despite being a beaten favourite at Newbury subsequently. The recent bumper second Campfield Flyer is also noted.

This can go to QUEEN MAEVE, who showed plenty of promise on her Leopardstown debut and looks an interesting recruit to the Skelton team.
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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) (8/11 +9%)Gaelic Pride |
8/11(+9%) | (2) Gaelic Pride 8/11, Won this race last year; rallied gamely over the bare minimum trip and benefitted from a drop in class when winning a maiden hurdle at Wincanton by a head last time; effective at 2m-2m6f, acts on soft and good to soft; in form and longer trip a plus, remain competitive. Long odds-on when he scrambled home last time but he's better than that; key player. |
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2nd (1) (6/5 +0%)Crackerjacque |
6/5(+0%) | (1) Crackerjacque 6/5, Did it readily despite a series of errors when winning a novice hurdle at Sandown by 2l last time, having improved down in class; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and heavy; progressive. Dual hurdles winner; 12lb penalty to contend with but still a leading contender. |
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3rd (5) (33/1 -65%)West Along |
33/1(-65%) | (5) West Along 33/1, Bit free on a modest debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time; point form suggests a longer trip could suit but improvement is needed. Promising second in bumper here before an underwhelming hurdles debut; still early days. |
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4th (4) (16/1 +60%)Lifetime In Milan |
16/1(+60%) | (4) Lifetime In Milan 16/1, Outpaced but improved from debut when fourth, beaten 50l, in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time; point winner but has plenty to prove under rules and looks one for handicaps. Pulled up on hurdles debut and beaten 50l last time; needs considerable improvement. |
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5th (3) (200/1 -100%)Le Flying Ferret |
200/1(-100%) | (3) Le Flying Ferret 200/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a novice hurdle here last time; yet to show much and hard to fancy. Would be a surprise winner based on his moderate form in a bumper and two hurdle races. |
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6th (6) (100/1 0%)Cast's Georgie |
100/1(0%) | (6) Cast's Georgie 100/1, Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time; trainer in form and a longer trip could suit but plenty to prove. Tailed off in two novice hurdles (soft and heavy); unlikely. |

Gaelic Pride is only 1lb inferior to CRACKERJACQUE on official ratings and does have the assistance of Sean Bowen once again. Even so, preference is for the latter. Anthony Honeyball's came up short in a Grade 2 at Sandown in December but bounced back to winning ways at the same venue last month, having also won impressively here on his hurdling bow. West Along struggled at Lingfield, but he did run with credit in a bumper here on Boxing Day.

This looks a straight shootout between GAELIC PRIDE and Crackerjacque, with the selection earning a narrow vote.
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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 (5) (15/8 -56%)Majolique |
15/8(-56%) | (5) Majolique 15/8, Very promising on debut when a short-neck winner in a Fillies & Mares race at Longchamp; that form was franked at Listed level; could be a top class hurdles recruit and a leading contender here. French maiden winner on Flat; top yard has strong in hand in this division; respected. |
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2nd (6) (12/1 +52%)Michonne |
12/1(+52%) | (6) Michonne 12/1, Showed some promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last time; off a short break, effective at 2m on yielding and improvement likely. Will need to improve considerably on Leopardstown debut effort to play a major role. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +0%)Adrienne |
4/1(+0%) | (4) Adrienne 4/1, Stopped quickly after a bad error when down the field in the Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Listed) at Leopardstown most recently; effective at 2m, acts on any ground and in good form in both codes. Likely to be ridden to pick up the pieces. Penultimate Leopardstown Grade 2 second gives her place claims at least. |
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4th (1) (80/1 -60%)Berto Ramirez |
80/1(-60%) | (1) Berto Ramirez 80/1, Every chance but below form when well beaten in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m on soft and likely one for handicaps over hurdles. Satisfactory hurdles debut but soundly beaten since; hard to fancy at this level. |
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5th (2) (11/10 +56%)Immediate Effect |
11/10(+56%) | (2) Immediate Effect 11/10, Outclassed and comfortably held in Gannon's City Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown last time; trainer in form, effective at 2m and acts on yielding, but the debut winner could bounce back dropped in class if handling conditions. Punchestown maiden winner exposed at Grade 1 level since but definite claims down in grade. |

A decent handicapper on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, IMMEDIATE EFFECT lived up to his name when winning on stable debut at Punchestown. He was outclassed in a Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival earlier this month, but the Study Of Man gelding can take full advantage of this drop in class. On ratings and a line of form through Narciso Has, a good case can be made for Adrienne and her latest run, where she dropped away after a bad mistake, is readily forgiven. A winner over 1m2f at Longchamp last May, Majolique holds a Triumph entry and commands plenty of respect.

Not a strong race and Triumph Hurdle entry MAJOLIQUE is expected to make a winning start over hurdles
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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 (5) (11/1 -144%)Just A Glance |
11/1(-144%) | (5) Just A Glance 11/1, Promising bumper debut when second, beaten a length, in an amateurs' bumper at Aintree last time. Returns from a long layoff; that bumper form looks strong and there could be more to come over hurdles. Interesting hurdles newcomer who has won a point bumper, a point and been 2nd in a bumper. |
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2nd (6) (9/2 +63%)Lyrical Choice |
9/2(+63%) | (6) Lyrical Choice 9/2, Ran to form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Taunton last time. Trainer is in form and she is effective at 2m1f; may need further than this in time. Place in two bumpers; fair sixth in a Taunton mares' maiden hurdle last time; interesting. |
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3rd (13) (11/1 -69%)Penn Avenue |
11/1(-69%) | (13) Penn Avenue 11/1, Ran to form on her handicap debut when third, beaten 3 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. In good form and remains unexposed, so there could be further progress. Dual Flat winner who has finished in the frame all 3 starts over hurdles; each-way chance. |
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4th (1) (4/1 +20%)Ballymoreen |
4/1(+20%) | (1) Ballymoreen 4/1, Every chance and ran well for a long way on her hurdle debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Warwick last time. Effective at 2m-2m3f and should come on for that initial experience. Strong claims on form of Irish bumper win. Ex-Irish bumper winner; cost £70,000 in November; down in trip after low-key jumps debut. |
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5th (9) (22/1 -267%)Molten Sea |
22/1(-267%) | (9) Molten Sea 22/1, Below form when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at York last time. Consistent stayer in that code. Returns from a break and may contend if translating her previous Flat ability to this new discipline. Quite a useful staying handicapper on the Flat for William Haggas; interesting newcomer. |
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6th (7) (4/5 +57%)Madame La Papillon |
4/5(+57%) | (7) Madame La Papillon 4/5, Confirmed her hurdles debut level when second, beaten 2 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle last time. Effective at around 2m and can do better still with that experience behind her. Bumper winner who has finished second on both hurdle starts and should go well again. |
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7th (10) (125/1 -213%)Shanagolden Girl |
125/1(-213%) | (10) Shanagolden Girl 125/1, Every chance but below form when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective at 2m3f and needs to find improvement to feature here. Second in an Irish point in 2024 but hasn't shown a great deal under rules for new yard. |
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8th (3) (80/1 -400%)Drakaris |
80/1(-400%) | (3) Drakaris 80/1, Never put into the race on debut when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Ludlow last time. Had been in good form prior and is effective at 2m; can improve if ridden more positively and may get further. Placed in two Sedgefield bumpers; well beaten when 80-1 on hurdles debut; more needed. |
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9th (12) (18/1 +28%)Tipperary Star |
18/1(+28%) | (12) Tipperary Star 18/1, Down the field in a novice hurdle at Newbury most recently and absent for a very lengthy period before that. This is her second run after a wind operation and she needs to prove her ability remains. Placed in three bumpers in 2022; has since had two wind ops; back after 836-day absence. |
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10th (8) (50/1 -127%)Miss Macaroni |
50/1(-127%) | (8) Miss Macaroni 50/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a bumper at Doncaster on her only start. Returns from a long layoff and has plenty to prove now tackling hurdles. Well-beaten 16-1 shot in a Doncaster bumper in January last year; should do better. |
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11th (2) (80/1 -186%)Crystal Box |
80/1(-186%) | (2) Crystal Box 80/1, Modest effort when well beaten in the Point Bumper at Larkhill on her only start. Showed little in points and needs to step forward markedly on this switch to hurdles. Some promise in two British point bumpers but marked improvement needed on hurdles debut. |
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|PU| (11) (200/1 -203%)Shes All Pride |
200/1(-203%) | (11) Shes All Pride 200/1, Outpaced and ran well below form when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Returns from a long layoff and has yet to fire over hurdles. Irish point second who has shown ordinary form under rules for present yard; best watched. |
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|PU| (4) (300/1 -355%)Honey Haze |
300/1(-355%) | (4) Honey Haze 300/1, Jack Hobbs mare and half-sister to Beau Haze, who was moderate at 20f. Makes limited appeal on pedigree and may need to show more than her profile currently suggests. Newcomer by Jack Hobbs; half-sister to 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner; dam bumper/hurdles winner. |

MADAME LA PAPILLON arrives here on the back of two seconds in recent months and the six-year-old has been found an ideal opportunity to go one better on this occasion. Penn Avenue was third at Plumpton a couple of weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Molten Sea and Just A Glance also make the shortlist.

Following her fine run at Newcastle last time MADAME LA PAPILLON is taken to go one better. Lyrical Choice looks her main threat.
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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) (1/2 +0%)Potters Charm |
1/2(+0%) | (1) Potters Charm 1/2, Ran to form when suited by a positive ride down in trip, winning the Conditions Hurdle at Windsor by 1 1/4l last time. Effective from 2m-2m4f and in form, he looks to have reached a good level over hurdles. That should be enough to take this with trip and ground in his favour. Won a classy conditions hurdle (career-best form) last month; holds strong claims again. |
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2nd (3) (16/1 -14%)Brewin'upastorm |
16/1(-14%) | (3) Brewin'upastorm 16/1, Won this race in 2021 and 2023; was fourth when beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective at 2 1/2m, formerly very useful but not quite in the same form since his lay-off. Form figures of 121 in this race but he's a 13yo now and not so good these days. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 +21%)Botox Has |
11/1(+21%) | (2) Botox Has 11/1, Well held off a big weight when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Windsor most recently. Effective at 3m; not as good as he once was but his mark is falling and conditions will suit here. Took this in 2022 so not dismissed. Won this in 2022 but was tailed off (handicap) latest and best days might be behind him. |
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4th (5) (9/2 +0%)Nurse Susan |
9/2(+0%) | (5) Nurse Susan 9/2, Won the Unibet Mares' Hurdle (Listed) at Sandown by 2 1/4l last time, off a short break. Effective from 2 1/2-3m, best at around 2 1/2m; back in form and may have more to offer now over her issues, a leading Coral Cup contender but could take this en route. Better than ever this term; won mares' Listed race last time; commands plenty of respect. |
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5th (4) (7/1 +42%)Phantomofthepoints |
7/1(+42%) | (4) Phantomofthepoints 7/1, Did it comfortably and improved when suited by a positive ride down in trip at a sharp track, winning a handicap hurdle at Warwick by 4 1/4l last time. Effective from 2m4f-2m7f and in fair form but vulnerable in this grade. Won Warwick handicap last time; bit to find but he's in form and could go well. |

This ought to be an excellent opportunity for POTTERS CHARM, who didn't run too badly in the Ascot Hurdle and Long Walk before scoring at Windsor last month. The progressive seven-year-old should have too much for Botox Has, whose win in this four years ago is sandwiched in between two successes for fellow veteran Brewin'upastorm. Sandown Listed winner Nurse Susan is the main danger in receipt of weight, while recent Warwick winner Phantomofthepoints might still have more to offer.

Potters Charm will take some beating but the suggestion is NURSE SUSAN, who still hasn't revealed how high she can fly.
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 (13) (14/1 +0%)Give Him A Chance |
14/1(+0%) | (13) Give Him A Chance 14/1, Outpaced and unsuited by the way the race developed but well held in a better handicap hurdle at Leopardstown most recent. Had been in good form prior; usually held up; effective at 2 1/4m and ideally wants 2 1/2m; progressive until latest but this looks a sharp enough test. Both wins came over 2m4f on good; nice runs in defeat recently but last time was poor. |
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2nd (8) (28/1 +15%)Catch The Beast |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Catch The Beast 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Navan latest. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by cut; inconsistent overall. Okay run on seasonal return in tongue tie; wasn't applied when PU latest nor here. |
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3rd (15) (7/1 +50%)Rebel Gold |
7/1(+50%) | (15) Rebel Gold 7/1, Every chance but a bit below form when 20l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent, beaten by unexposed and well handicapped rivals. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on any ground; fair mark on chase form. Veteran six-time winner was beaten 19.5l off much lower hurdle mark last time. |
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4th (6) (12/1 -20%)Collaborative |
12/1(-20%) | (6) Collaborative 12/1, Met trouble but ran to form up in trip when beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Limerick last time. Off a short break; effective from 2m to 3m and acts on testing ground; back in form. Dual hurdles winner has finished second in his last two runs; solid option. |
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5th (14) (9/1 +36%)Piccolo Player |
9/1(+36%) | (14) Piccolo Player 9/1, Ran to form and was well placed in a race dominated from the front at a sharp track when 13l third in a handicap hurdle at Thurles most recent. Effective at 2m and acts on yielding and heavy; in fair form. Maiden hurdle winner was outpaced but kept on for third last time; others more likely. |
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6th (3) (7/1 -17%)Fierce Handay |
7/1(-17%) | (3) Fierce Handay 7/1, Scored by 4l off a 14lb lower mark at Fairyhouse three starts back. Far too free when fourth in a novice hurdle at Navan latest; effective at 2m with cut and will get further; consistent until latest and mark looks fair. H'cap winner is better than he showed latest; appears pick of owner's two. |
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7th (4) (11/2 +39%)Joueur Masque |
11/2(+39%) | (4) Joueur Masque 11/2, Every chance but disappointing when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown most recent. Significant jockey booking; off a short break; effective at 2m and acts on soft and yielding; surely has more to offer now handicapping but mark demands it. Bumper/hurdles winner has been underwhelming in opening two handicap outings. |
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8th (16) (7/2 +59%)Peaceinthevalley |
7/2(+59%) | (16) Peaceinthevalley 7/2, Improved up in trip, pulling clear of the remainder when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here latest. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on heavy and yielding; in form, unexposed but a longer trip could suit in time. Improved over handicap debut when runner-up here last time; not much mileage on clock. |
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9th (9) (12/1 -50%)Moudan |
12/1(-50%) | (9) Moudan 12/1, Ran to form, just tiring late up the hill when second beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle here latest. Enjoys making it; effective at around 2m and suited by plenty of cut; progressive and hurdles mark looks generous. Dual hurdles winner won a chase before taking second back over hurdles latest; chance. |
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10th (17) (25/1 -108%)Be Fierce |
25/1(-108%) | (17) Be Fierce 25/1, Travelled well and returned to form back over hurdles, suited by testing ground, when landing a handicap by a head off a 5lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good, best with cut; could come on for latest and remain competitive. Bagged second hurdling win back from a break by a head last time; up 5lb and this harder. |
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11th (12) (12/1 +25%)I A Connect |
12/1(+25%) | (12) I A Connect 12/1, Scored by 4 1/2l off a 12lb lower mark at Down Royal on his penultimate start. Made too much use of when seventh beaten 18l off 112 last time and runs off the same mark here; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m but a weak finisher and inconsistent. Dual hurdles winner got second chase win on penultimate; weakened over hurdles here latest. |
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12th (10) (5/1 +44%)Cut The Rope |
5/1(+44%) | (10) Cut The Rope 5/1, Ran to form but challenged too soon off a strong pace when beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Leopardstown last time. Off a short break; effective at 12f and acts on soft; consistent over hurdles. Bumper winner is 0-11 over hurdles but was a close fifth last time; not ruled out. |
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13th (1) (80/1 -142%)Fiveonefive |
80/1(-142%) | (1) Fiveonefive 80/1, Pulled up in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham latest; usually held up and off a short break. Effective at 2m but on a stiff mark and conditions a worry. Creditable fifth at Cheltenham but PU in Grade 3 when last seen; needs to bounce back. |
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14th (11) (50/1 +0%)Granville Street |
50/1(+0%) | (11) Granville Street 50/1, May have found the ground too soft when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on good ground; out of form in both codes since a layoff. Has had five runs (two on Flat) after long absence with little success; hard to fancy. |
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|PU| (7) (33/1 -200%)Raydamann |
33/1(-200%) | (7) Raydamann 33/1, Continued in poor form when beaten 6 1/4l in the Challenge Race at Punchestown last time. Trainer in form and consistent over hurdles. Versatile ground wise so could bounce back in this discipline. Maiden hurdle winner was last seen well beaten on Flat in October; ground against him. |
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|PU| (2) (33/1 -65%)Le Grand Peinture |
33/1(-65%) | (2) Le Grand Peinture 33/1, Made too much use of when beaten 10l in a Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; had been in good form prior. Returning from a long layoff, effective at 2m and acts on soft; still early days in handicaps but may just need this. Easy maiden hurdle winner and not a bad eighth in a Listed h'cap when last seen in April. |

PEACEINTHEVALLEY was well clear of third-placed veteran Rebel Gold when finding one too good over a longer trip here last month and Henry de Bromhead's unexposed seven-year-old is taken to make the breakthrough now. He had previously shown up well over this distance on handicap debut and testing ground holds no fears for JJ Slevin's mount, whose light weight is another positive. Progressive in handicaps prior to a below-par run at Navan, Fierce Handay is capable of bouncing back to form, while Whimsy, a fine third in a mares' contest at the Dublin Racing Festival, should be involved in the finish again but her overall record suggests that she is more likely to place than win.

Mark Walsh rides FIERCE HANDAY. He is better than he showed last time and could resume progress
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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 (4) (3/1 +54%)My Bobby Dazzler |
3/1(+54%) | (4) My Bobby Dazzler 3/1, Returned to form when just out-battled late, beaten 7 1/4l in third in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. The trainer is in form, he is effective over 3m and well treated on old form, though enthusiasm concerns remain. 1-5 over fences; fair third at Catterick last month; conditions suit; may do better. |
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2nd (2) (7/1 -8%)Tiger Orchid |
7/1(-8%) | (2) Tiger Orchid 7/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 7l, in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Returning from a break, he is effective over 3m on good ground; on a long losing run but back in form when last seen and on a fair mark. Fair efforts in good-ground chases in the summer; debut for new yard; going not ideal. |
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3rd (5) (4/1 +0%)Not Sure |
4/1(+0%) | (5) Not Sure 4/1, Returned to form with a game effort under a positive ride when beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on soft and good ground; running into form. Last win was in November 2023 but worth considering after good 2nd at Chepstow last time. |
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4th (7) (4/1 -20%)Flowing Cadenza |
4/1(-20%) | (7) Flowing Cadenza 4/1, Rallied and returned to form down in class under a positive ride when beaten 2l off this mark at Huntingdon last time. Effective over 3m1f and acts on soft; on a good mark if building on that recent revival. C&D winner; good second in mares' handicap last time; stable going well now; chance. |
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|PU| (1) (5/2 +17%)Immortal Fame |
5/2(+17%) | (1) Immortal Fame 5/2, Back on his last winning mark, he returned to form when landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time. Effective from 2m4f-2m6f and gets a sharp 3m, suited by decent ground; the revised mark demands more. Off the mark for the season at Market Rasen last time; up 3lb; should go well. |
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|PU| (3) (14/1 -75%)Pats Fancy |
14/1(-75%) | (3) Pats Fancy 14/1, Pulled up in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow last time and now wears blinkers for the first time. Off a short break, he is effective over 3m and acts on soft and good to soft, but is unreliable and up against it. Formerly a very useful chaser; not the force of old but good 4th in October; new headgear. |
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -267%)The Jam Man |
66/1(-267%) | (6) The Jam Man 66/1, Outpaced and never threatened when fourth, beaten 35l, in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time. Effective over 3m but regressive since his lay-off. Formerly a smart hurdler/chaser; has declined markedly and best watched at present. |

Immortal Fame returned to winning ways at Market Rasen three weeks ago and has to be respected, but a 3lb rise for such a narrow margin of victory will demand more from him. As a result, preference is for FLOWING CADENZA, who showed much more when second off this mark at Huntingdon a month ago. The recent Chepstow second Not Sure is another with strong form claims.

With her stable in better form, FLOWING CADENZA (nap) is taken to get off the mark for the season. Immortal Fame is 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 | 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) (11/8 -141%)Bollin Thou |
11/8(-141%) | (4) Bollin Thou 11/8, Ran to form when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Sandown last time; effective at 2m4f-3m2f, acts on heavy and good to soft; hugely progressive and may have a bit more to offer back over staying trips. Rampant 8yo who has won his last four starts; the five-timer looks a distinct possibility. |
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2nd (3) (3/1 +25%)Livingit Du Large |
3/1(+25%) | (3) Livingit Du Large 3/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Leicester latest; off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and heavy; this mark demands more. Made all at Chepstow 13 months ago; pulled up latest but now goes h'capping with potential. |
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3rd (1) (18/5 +40%)Paso Doble |
18/5(+40%) | (1) Paso Doble 18/5, Below form up in grade when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recently; trainer in form; tongue-tie fitted for the first time; off a short break; effective at 2m-2m7f, acts on good to soft and good; the handicapper has him about right. Course winner off 2lb lower in October; tailed off latest but drops back down in grade. |
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|PU| (2) (4/1 +60%)Il Va De Soi |
4/1(+60%) | (2) Il Va De Soi 4/1, May not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot most recently; effective at 2 1/2m; out of form over fences but fair mark on best hurdles form so revival not ruled out. Hasn't got going this term and down the field when back over hurdles last time. |

BOLLIN THOU completed a four-timer in comfortable fashion at Sandown last month and it's hard to know where the ceiling of his ability lays. Nick Schofield's gelding is now 6lb higher but each of his rivals have something to prove, so this looks a fine opportunity. Paso Doble might fare better eased in class with a first-time tongue-tie applied, and Livingit Du Large remains open to improvement, despite pulling up at Leicester in December.

It's impossible to ignore BOLLIN THOU, who has been a revelation this term and can complete the five-timer.
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 (5) (5/2 -100%)Melbourne Shamrock |
5/2(-100%) | (5) Melbourne Shamrock 5/2, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 4l, in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time. Cheekpieces are fitted for the first time, the trainer is in form, and he is effective over 2 3/4-3m on soft, with his penultimate form franked and he should be competitive now handicapping. Cheekpieces on for handicap debut and improvement likely. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 +64%)Minella Sixo |
4/1(+64%) | (3) Minella Sixo 4/1, Never threatened and was comfortably held in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown last time on ground more testing than ideal. A top jockey is back on board, he is effective at around 3m and suited by good ground, and should come on for that run. Threat if coping with conditions. Wasn't disgraced at DRF recently but ideally wants better ground. |
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3rd (6) (6/1 +40%)Ontheropes |
6/1(+40%) | (6) Ontheropes 6/1, Unsuited by the way the race developed and wanting a stiffer test when 17l third in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recently. Effective over 3m+, he has tumbled down the weights, is on a good mark judged on chase form and could build on that latest couple of runs. Veteran hard to be confident in nowadays but can't rule out. |
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4th (4) (50/1 -52%)Waittillitellyou |
50/1(-52%) | (4) Waittillitellyou 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Usually held up and returning from a short break, he is effective over 2 1/2-3m and suited by plenty of cut, but the handicapper may have caught up with him. Entitled to come on for comeback run and has his ground although mark still high. |
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5th (8) (6/1 -50%)Well Del |
6/1(-50%) | (8) Well Del 6/1, Needed every yard and improved for the step up in trip on his stable debut when landing a handicap by a neck off a 7lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts on any ground, with his hurdles mark fair judged on chase form. Wednesday's Punchestown winner expected to make bold bid under 7lb penalty. |
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6th (9) (12/1 +64%)Jeriko De Baune |
12/1(+64%) | (9) Jeriko De Baune 12/1, Did plenty early when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park most recently. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and suited by plenty of cut, but he can race lazily and has been unreliable of late. Clonmel winner but two poor runs since temper enthusiasm. |
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7th (2) (7/1 +7%)Harry Des Ongrais |
7/1(+7%) | (2) Harry Des Ongrais 7/1, Made too much use of in first-time cheekpieces when down the field in a Grade 3 Handicap Chase at Leopardstown most recently. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts on soft, but his current mark looks high enough. Back hurdling after two sub-par runs over fences; handles heavy so don't rule out. |
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8th (7) (16/1 0%)Hartur D'arc |
16/1(0%) | (7) Hartur D'arc 16/1, Pulled up in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time, he is effective over 3m and acts with cut, but he is out of form for his new yard. Out of form since December return; cheekpieces tried. |
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9th (1) (12/1 -71%)D Art D Art |
12/1(-71%) | (1) D Art D Art 12/1, Pulled up in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown last time. Effective over 2-2 1/2m and acts on any ground, but his mark looks stiff and he has yet to fully convince with his stamina for 3m. Ran okay in last year's Pertemps Final but recent runs far from encouraging. |

In first-time cheekpieces MELBOURNE SHAMROCK appeals off an initial mark of 121. Sold for 125,000 pounds after winning a point-to-point, the Hillstar seven-year-old has been running well of late, going down by just a head on his penultimate start. Carrying the Grand National and Gold Cup winning silks of Robert Waley-Cohen, the lightly-raced bay makes his first appearance in handicap company and a positive showing here might see him book his ticket for Cheltenham. First and third at Punchestown on Wednesday, Well Del and Ontheropes are set for a quick turnaround, with the former sure to be well fancied in his bid to follow up. D Art D Art and Minella Sixo are others for the shortlist.

Punchestown winner Well Del demands plenty of respect but MELBOURNE SHAMROCK (nap) gets the vote in first-time cheekpieces
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 (2) (6/5 +4%)Glancing Jack |
6/5(+4%) | (2) Glancing Jack 6/5, Very promising on debut when second, beaten 2 1/2l, in a novice hurdle here latest despite conceding first run. Trainer is in form. Effective over 2m and acts on good to soft. Should improve and find a maiden soon. Made a pleasing start to his hurdling career when runner-up here last month.. |
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2nd (6) (6/5 +26%)Tommy Pickles |
6/5(+26%) | (6) Tommy Pickles 6/5, Improved from his debut after a wind operation when second, beaten 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las latest. This is his second run after the procedure. Effective over 2 1/2-2 3/4m and acts with cut. More to come under rules from the point winner and should be winning soon. Showed improved form when beaten half a length in a Ffos Las maiden last month.. |
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3rd (7) (11/1 -47%)Jurassic Pet |
11/1(-47%) | (7) Jurassic Pet 11/1, Made a promising debut when fourth, beaten 14l, in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow latest. This is her second run after a wind operation. Effective over 2m5f and looks a strong stayer, with more to come judged on her point win. Made a pleasing start under rules when fourth in a Ludlow maiden 18 days ago.. |
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4th (5) (10/1 +85%)Parliamo |
10/1(+85%) | (5) Parliamo 10/1, Produced a modest effort following a wind operation when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow last time. This is his second run after that procedure. Effective over 2m on soft and good. Likely to need more time over hurdles. Ran okay in two bumpers last season but well held in two runs over hurdles.. |
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5th (4) (100/1 -525%)Malinaero |
100/1(-525%) | (4) Malinaero 100/1, Made a modest debut when well beaten in a bumper at Exeter on his only start. Effective over 2m and acts on good to soft. Needs to show more now switched to hurdling. Sixth of ten finishers on racecourse debut in bumper at Exeter last month.. |
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6th (3) (33/1 -18%)Kingdom Of Stars |
33/1(-18%) | (3) Kingdom Of Stars 33/1, Unseated early in a novice hurdle here latest and now wears a hood for the first time. A winner on the Flat but looks in need of more time to develop before making a serious impact. Has failed to complete on both starts over hurdles for current trainer.. |
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7th (1) (33/1 -267%)Angel Wave |
33/1(-267%) | (1) Angel Wave 33/1, Made a modest debut when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Taunton on his only start. Plenty more is needed if he is to play a significant role here. Beaten 67l when fifth of eight at Taunton on racecourse debut 19 days ago.. |

GLANCING JACK ran with plenty of promise on his hurdling bow when runner-up here over 2m last month and the step up in trip appears likely to yield further progression from Tom Symonds' gelding. Tommy Pickles finished second after wind surgery on his latest start at Ffos Las and is likely to be the main threat, while Jurassic Pet and Angel Wave head the remainder.

This looks to be a good opportunity for TOMMY PICKLES to get off the mark. He has most to fear from Glancing Jack.
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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) (17/2 +23%)Night Stalker |
17/2(+23%) | (1) Night Stalker 17/2, Below form on easier ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield last time. Off a short break. Effective at around 2 1/2m and suited by G. In form until latest, but conditions are a worry. Placed in higher-grade race this season but two lesser runs followed; wants better ground. |
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2nd (5) (16/1 +11%)Betgoodwin |
16/1(+11%) | (5) Betgoodwin 16/1, Still green and made mistakes when never threatening down the field in a novice hurdle at Kempton most recently. May do better in handicaps but mark demands it. Showed no significant promise in his qualifying races; handicap debut today. |
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3rd (2) (9/1 -125%)All Authorized |
9/1(-125%) | (2) All Authorized 9/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Windsor last time when beaten having gone off too fast. Off a short break. Effective at 3m and acts on HY and G. Has yet to take to chasing but returns to hurdling off a lenient mark. Very interesting for yard with good record here. Chasing has not gone well this season but he reverts to hurdling on a good mark. |
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4th (6) (33/1 -313%)Tommy Dillion |
33/1(-313%) | (6) Tommy Dillion 33/1, Idled but improved back from a break when landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective around 2m on S and G. Still on a generous mark and can go close if stamina holds up. Out of form over fences last season but made all over hurdles this month, after a layoff. |
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|U| (4) (1/1 +47%)Local Derby |
1/1(+47%) | (4) Local Derby 1/1, Improved for testing ground and the step up in trip when landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wincanton last time. Effective over 2m5f and acts on any. More to come in handicaps and likely to get further in time. Rewarded market support at Wincanton last month, his second handicap; can progress again. |
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|PU| (7) (5/2 +17%)Atlantic Power |
5/2(+17%) | (7) Atlantic Power 5/2, Improved for the step up in trip on testing ground when landing a handicap by 5l off a 5lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m and acts on any. Capable off this revised mark. Scored over C&D in October and recently doubled his tally at Lingfield; respected. |
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|PU| (8) (11/1 -10%)Goguenard |
11/1(-10%) | (8) Goguenard 11/1, Looked in need of a stiffer test when fourth, beaten 20l, in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time. Blinkers are on for the first time and the trainer is in form. Effective from 2m3f to about 3m and likes plenty of give, but his form is in and out. Twice safely held since a break but might be perked up by new headgear today. |

Local Derby and Tommy Dillion both won last time out but their past form hardly screams of reliability. Both have something to prove off revised marks. On the other hand, ATLANTIC POWER is a previous C&D winner who has been resurgent of late. A cosy winner over 2m7f at Lingfield 17 days ago, the Richenda Ford-trained gelding is versatile regarding distance and should relish the forecast conditions on his return to a happy-hunting ground.

Still learning on the job when scoring at Wincanton last month, LOCAL DERBY has plenty of scope for further progress.
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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) (3/1 -20%)Low Kick |
3/1(-20%) | (4) Low Kick 3/1, The yard has won 3 of the last 5 runnings of this race. He improved for his debut experience when second, beaten 9l in a bumper at Navan latest. Effective over 2m and acts on soft and good ground, he remains competitive. Recent Navan second holds possible race-fitness advantage here and handles conditions. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 -14%)It's Good To Talk |
4/1(-14%) | (3) It's Good To Talk 4/1, A Caravaggio gelding and half-brother to A Dream To Share, who was exceptional at 16f winning the Champion Bumper. His dam was smart at 12f and the trainer is in form, so he brings a strong pedigree and stable confidence into this race. Half-brother to a top bumper performer Dream To Share has to be respected on debut. |
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3rd (1) (11/10 +20%)State Pension |
11/10(+20%) | (1) State Pension 11/10, Still green but improved from his debut when winning an auction bumper at Tipperary by 11l last time. Returning from a break, he is effective over 2m and acts on soft ground. Progressive and looks useful, a big player if handling conditions. Absent since Tipperary win in October; big player if handling conditions. |
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4th (5) (12/1 -9%)Ludus Magnus |
12/1(-9%) | (5) Ludus Magnus 12/1, Showed promise on debut in a strong contest when well beaten in a bumper at Punchestown on his only start. Returning from a long layoff, he is effective over 2m and likely has more to come, though he may need this run. Mild debut promise at Punchestown festival last May but probably best watched on return. |
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5th (2) (20/1 -100%)Allroadsleadtorome |
20/1(-100%) | (2) Allroadsleadtorome 20/1, A 24,000 euros purchase, this Golden Horn horse makes appeal on pedigree. Half brother one first time out on the Flat. His breeding suggests potential for this type of contest. Flat-bred for whom market best guide on belated debut. |
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6th (6) (100/1 -257%)Pamelaisbrass |
100/1(-257%) | (6) Pamelaisbrass 100/1, An Austrian School mare and half-sister to Must Meet Cecil, who was useful from 18f to 20f. She is bred for stamina and may just find this a sharp enough test on rules debut. Half-sister to winning hurdler Must Meet Cecil seems best watched on debut. |

IT'S GOOD TO TALK looks a very interesting contender on his racecourse debut. A Gleeson family homebred, the Caravaggio grey is a half-brother to Raise You and A Dream To Share, with the latter winning the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and the Punchestown equivalent in 2023. Bought by current connections for 170,000 pounds after finishing third on debut in a bumper at Aintree, Low Kick is sure to have plenty of supporters. Second to an impressive winner on his Irish debut at Navan last month, it'll come as a surprise if he's not involved towards the business end. An 11-length winner on good to yielding at Tipperary in October, State Pension warrants the utmost respect, while Ludus Magnus is the most interesting of the remainder.

State Pension looked a nice prospect in the autumn but may have to give second best to the race-fit LOW KICK on this ground
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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) (10/3 +39%)On The Go |
10/3(+39%) | (3) On The Go 10/3, Below form up in trip off a revised mark when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Newbury most recent. Effective over 2m-2m5f on good ground, but more is needed from this mark. Won over C&D in November; down the field at Newbury last month but worth another chance.. |
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2nd (1) (7/2 +68%)Walk Tall |
7/2(+68%) | (1) Walk Tall 7/2, Bit below form on handicap debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective over 2m5f and acts with cut, but may need more time over hurdles. Hasn't set the world alight in four goes over hurdles this term but back in calmer waters.. |
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3rd (6) (11/2 +8%)Cote D'ange |
11/2(+8%) | (6) Cote D'ange 11/2, Improved but never threatened when well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest. Longer trip could suit but more is needed to get off the mark. Well beaten over hurdles on all three starts but it's still early days; up in trip. |
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4th (4) (13/2 +28%)Lion Of The Desert |
13/2(+28%) | (4) Lion Of The Desert 13/2, Best effort yet for the new yard when beaten 10l into third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time, back down in trip. Trainer in form and effective over 2 1/4-2 1/2m on soft and good ground, but needs to build on that revival. Ran his best race for current yard when third of nine finishers at Ludlow 18 days ago.. |
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5th (7) (28/1 -250%)Lily Grace |
28/1(-250%) | (7) Lily Grace 28/1, Needed the run when down the field in a novice hurdle at Warwick most recent. Yet to show anything. Has shown little in her four starts, latest when tailed off at Warwick last month.. |
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|PU| (5) (4/1 -191%)Garavogue |
4/1(-191%) | (5) Garavogue 4/1, Improved on his final qualifying run when beaten 9l into third in a novice hurdle here last time. Effective over 2m on good to soft and looks the type to do better in handicaps, and may get this bit further. Has shown ability in all three starts, latest when third of 11 finishers here 11 days ago.. |
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|PU| (2) (13/2 +7%)Devon Dude |
13/2(+7%) | (2) Devon Dude 13/2, Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap chase at Leicester latest. Effective over 2-2 1/2m, and this return to hurdling should suit. On a fair mark on best form and top jockey booked but hasn't looked the easiest ride. Hasn't taken to chasing this term and switches back to hurdles.. |

ON THE GO didn't appear to see out 3m on a galloping track at Newbury last time and the six-year-old, who ran out a comfortable winner over C&D the time before, has every chance of bouncing back to form on this occasion. Handicap debutant Garavogue shaped with encouragement when third here over 2m and may well appreciate stepping up in distance. Devon Dude has struggled over fences this season but the switch back to hurdles may see him in a much better light.

C&D winner ON THE GO looks the answer here with Garavogue as the 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 | 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) (5/1 -11%)Queenie St Clair |
5/1(-11%) | (6) Queenie St Clair 5/1, Landed a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Wincanton on her penultimate start, then produced an improved effort under a penalty when third in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest. Trainer in form; effective around 2m on any ground and looks well treated back in a handicap so holds fair claims. Won on stable debut in December and has the services of Sean Bowen here. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 +9%)Col Du Pre' |
5/1(+9%) | (2) Col Du Pre' 5/1, Returned to form on easy ground when beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Hereford last time. Effective at 2m and acts with cut; a French hurdles winner who may have more to come for this yard. Safely held on first two British starts but last month's Hereford third was much better. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +20%)Royal Way |
4/1(+20%) | (4) Royal Way 4/1, Ran to form and proved his stamina when beaten 9l into third in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon on his most recent run, benefitting from his reappearance. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time; effective at 2m on good ground and now on an attractive mark. Placed off reduced mark last month; back in trip with new headgear tried here. |
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4th (5) (10/1 +9%)Galactic Charm |
10/1(+9%) | (5) Galactic Charm 10/1, Never threatened and may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield most recent. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; on a fair mark based on his best novice form but has been struggling of late. C&D winner last season and penultimate run hinted at a possible return to form. |
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5th (1) (15/8 +38%)Sinchi Roca |
15/8(+38%) | (1) Sinchi Roca 15/8, Travelled well but did not find much up the hill under a penalty when fourth, beaten 9l, in a novice hurdle at Sandown latest. Effective around 2m with cut in the ground and may do better now switched to handicaps. Useful bumper performer who has made a good start to his hurdling career; handicap debut. |
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|PU| (3) (9/2 -80%)The Boss Bear |
9/2(-80%) | (3) The Boss Bear 9/2, Ran to form on ground softer than ideal when second, beaten 20l, in a novice hurdle at Fakenham latest. Effective over 2m-2m 1/2f and acts on good to soft and good ground; more to come over hurdles. 2m4f winner on hurdle debut; well-held second last time; back in trip for handicap debut. |

THE BOSS BEAR has shown stacks of promise and with the form of his Plumpton success from December having recently been boosted, his second-placed finish at Fakenham might be worth forgiving. The winner of that race has equal potential to develop and could prove to be a reliable yardstick. Queenie St Clair gets weight all round and the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye after a win and third-placed finish on her last two starts. Col Du Pre' and Royal Way can also figure in a competitive event.

The suggestion is handicap debutant SINCHI ROCA (nap), who has some good bumper form and has taken well to hurdling.
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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) (6/4 +0%)Blood Destiny |
6/4(+0%) | (2) Blood Destiny 6/4, Pulled up in the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective from 2m to 2m4f, acting on heavy and good ground. A frustrating type with something to prove after that latest effort but chance on best form. Three-time winner has often disappointed as favoutite; PU last time when never travelled. |
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2nd (1) (11/4 +31%)Touch Me Not |
11/4(+31%) | (1) Touch Me Not 11/4, Ran to form when a game 14l third in the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time, having done plenty early off a big weight. Trainer in form; effective at 2m and suited by cut; consistent and should remain competitive at this level. Grade 2 winner has run solid races last two times; solid but race conditions against him. |
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3rd (3) (15/8 -7%)Captain Guinness |
15/8(-7%) | (3) Captain Guinness 15/8, Below form and comfortably held in the Paddy's Rewards Club Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown last time when up in grade. Off a short break; effective at 2m and acts with cut. A former Grade 1 winner who has had issues and is not the force of old, now erratic. Not anywhere near his best this season; should be a player but risky proposition on form. |
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4th (5) (16/1 +36%)Path D'oroux |
16/1(+36%) | (5) Path D'oroux 16/1, Never in the race when down the field in the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective at 2m but needs to bounce back from that latest effort. Useful chaser at his best but record of 1-18 off putting; tailed off in Grade 3 latest. |
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5th (4) (28/1 +15%)Drumgill |
28/1(+15%) | (4) Drumgill 28/1, Ran to form but did not find much having looked a threat when down the field in the Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown last time. Effective from 2m to 3m, acts on soft and is best on a sound surface; looks on a stiff mark. Has done well since taking on shorter distances but likely out of his depth here. |

Despite his advancing years, it's difficult to look beyond 2024 Champion Chase hero CAPTAIN GUINNESS. While he has yet to put his best foot forward this season, he should appreciate this significant drop in class. Fourth in the Fortria at Navan in November, where the selection pulled up, Touch Me Not appears to be the main threat. He has already beaten all of his rivals in recent months and while having to give weight all around here, he might still come out on top. Already successful at this grade in 2024, Blood Destiny warrants the utmost respect, despite the fact he pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse.

Both CAPTAIN GUINNESS and Blood Destiny have questions to answer with the tentative vote given to the former
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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) (3/1 +25%)Passing Kate |
3/1(+25%) | (3) Passing Kate 3/1, Never jumped or travelled and was outpaced, looking in need of further when fourth, beaten 18l, in a handicap chase here latest. Cheekpieces go on first time; effective at 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut and is generally consistent. Looked laboured here last month but she's on good mark if back on song in new cheekpieces. |
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2nd (4) (8/1 -33%)Wewillgowithplanb |
8/1(-33%) | (4) Wewillgowithplanb 8/1, Ran to current form when 13l third in a handicap chase at Wincanton on his most recent run. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good ground, but arrives out of form. Below best this season but caught the eye with big forward move at Wincanton recently. |
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3rd (2) (7/2 +42%)Zestful Hope |
7/2(+42%) | (2) Zestful Hope 7/2, Won this race last year; made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Effective at 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground; inconsistent of late and his mark looks high enough. Won this in 2025 and is back on a good mark but has become very unreliable. |
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4th (5) (22/1 +21%)Zacony Rebel |
22/1(+21%) | (5) Zacony Rebel 22/1, Scored by 2l off a 2lb higher mark at Huntingdon in December. Had every chance but was below form when fourth, beaten 31l off 92 last time, and is 2lb lower here; effective at 2m4f, just about stays a sharp 3m and acts on soft but is suited by good ground. Soundly beaten three times since winning two-finisher chase in December; others preferred. |
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5th (1) (11/10 -51%)Imperial Bede |
11/10(-51%) | (1) Imperial Bede 11/10, Returned to form down in class in first-time cheekpieces, landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Catterick last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on any ground; back in form and remains well treated on old efforts. Not the force of old but won in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick this month; respected. |

IMPERIAL BEDE was able to exploit a sliding handicap mark to score at Catterick recently so a 4lb rise should be no barrier to further success, especially as the front two were well clear of the third. Passing Kate hasn't quite produced the levels that she did last term, but first-time cheekpieces are a potential source of improvement and she's worth considering, along with Zestful Hope, who won this 12 months ago.

It might be worth chancing WEWILLGOWITHPLANB, who caught the eye when making a swift forward move on the home turn at Wincanton.
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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) (7/2 +30%)Minella Premier |
7/2(+30%) | (2) Minella Premier 7/2, Promising effort when a 12l winner of a maiden point at Ballindenisk on debut. Absent for a very lengthy period and fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, while the form of that point win has been boosted several times under rules. Impressed on Irish point debut in 2024; £400,000 buy but did not race for Nicky Henderson. |
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2nd (3) (10/11 +48%)Red Acres Max |
10/11(+48%) | (3) Red Acres Max 10/11, Very promising debut when a head winner of a maiden point at Dromahane. Returning from a break, the form of that point win has been franked in a hot Irish bumper and the yard does well in this sphere. Cost £240,000 after winning Irish point on debut; new stable has excellent bumper record. |
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3rd (4) (40/1 -43%)Testing Patience |
40/1(-43%) | (4) Testing Patience 40/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a maiden bumper at Kempton last time. The yard does well here and his point form suggests he should be capable of better. Placed in a point bumper in December but soundly beaten on recent rules debut. |
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4th (1) (2/1 -120%)Cheap Sandwiches |
2/1(-120%) | (1) Cheap Sandwiches 2/1, Green under pressure but made a very promising debut when second, beaten 2 1/2l, in an amateurs' bumper at Warwick last time. Off a short break, effective at 2m and acts on good to soft, he should improve for that initial experience. Made good start to rules career when second of 12 at Warwick in December; obvious player. |

Cheap Sandwiches ran green when filing the runner-up berth on his Rules debut at Warwick and should be wiser for the experience. However, fellow point-to-point recruits Minella Premier and RED ACRES MAX were both winners on that scene and look the pair to focus on. The former was a big-money purchase but never raced for Nicky Henderson before joining his current yard. He could be anything and the betting should be informative. However, the selection has a more recent run as a gauge and just edges preference.

With his Irish point form recently boosted, RED ACRES MAX is selected to enhance Jamie Snowden's excellent bumper record.
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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 (4) (7/2 +30%)Goraibhmaithagat |
7/2(+30%) | (4) Goraibhmaithagat 7/2, Had too much to do but improved and looked in need of a stiffer test when third beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase here last time. Wants at least 2 1/2m and there is plenty more to come over fences when stepped up in trip if ridden more positively. Hurdles winner kept on for third over C&D last time; the choice of Walsh. |
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2nd (7) (11/1 -83%)Magic Mccolgan |
11/1(-83%) | (7) Magic Mccolgan 11/1, Travelled well and improved when second beaten 12l in a beginners chase here last time. A top jockey is back on board. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts on soft ground, progressing over fences. Decent second in a C&D beginners' last time; may do better now in h'cap chases. |
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3rd (6) (16/1 +76%)The Busy Fool |
16/1(+76%) | (6) The Busy Fool 16/1, Made mistakes but showed some improvement, never threatening when down the field in a beginners chase at Fairyhouse last time. Usually held up and off a short break. Effective over 2 1/2m and likely one for handicaps over fences. Tailed off in all three chase starts; enters h'cap chase company now but others preferred. |
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4th (12) (11/2 -10%)Kobalt St Georges |
11/2(-10%) | (12) Kobalt St Georges 11/2, Travelled strongly and did it comfortably, improving on his hurdles return when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 16lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on any ground. Progressive and his hurdles mark looks generous. This does demand a career best though. Won all three starts this season; this is harder but in good form. |
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5th (1) (8/1 +27%)He's Gorgeous |
8/1(+27%) | (1) He's Gorgeous 8/1, Outpaced before rallying and ran to form when second beaten 5l in a novice chase at Down Royal last time, shaping as though in need of a stiffer test. Effective over 2 1/2m, acts on any ground and progressive, so worth this step back up in trip. Taken well to chasing winning a beginner's and running well in defeat; trip should suit. |
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6th (10) (13/2 +35%)Three In A Row |
13/2(+35%) | (10) Three In A Row 13/2, Had too much to do but ran to form when second beaten 4l in a handicap chase here last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Effective over 2 1/2m and suited by cut, though inconsistent but goes well when the money is down. Winning hurdler was narrowly beaten over fences in Dec' and runner-up again last time. |
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7th (2) (40/1 -60%)Harvard Guy |
40/1(-60%) | (2) Harvard Guy 40/1, Landed a Navan Handicap Hurdle (Listed) by 3/4l off a 3lb higher mark in January but was never in the race and well beaten last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts with cut, yet to fire over fences after a lay-off and looks one for handicaps. Multiple hurdles winner has just modest chase form to date; may do better now in handicaps. |
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8th (11) (25/1 -56%)Insouciant Dallier |
25/1(-56%) | (11) Insouciant Dallier 25/1, Improved but did plenty early and set it up for a closer when second beaten 4l in a beginners chase at Thurles last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts on any ground, with more to come judged on hurdle form. M'den hurdle winner was runner-up in a beginners' last time; others preferred. |
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9th (3) (40/1 -100%)Park Of Kings |
40/1(-100%) | (3) Park Of Kings 40/1, Improved but never threatened and shaped as though wanting a stiffer test when comfortably held in a beginners chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m but yet to match hurdle form and looks one for handicaps over further fences. Three-time hurdles winner has been well beaten in three beginners'; others more likely. |
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|U| (9) (7/1 +22%)Rusheen |
7/1(+22%) | (9) Rusheen 7/1, Improved on his return from a break to cause a shock when landing a handicap by 4l off an 8lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 2 1/2-2 3/4m and acts with cut. Latest form looks good and he could build on that. Got first chase win over C&D last time beating a few of today's rivals; 7lb higher now. |
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10th (8) (12/1 +0%)Mywayofthinkin |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Mywayofthinkin 12/1, Not given a hard time late after being hampered by a faller, but improved when fourth beaten 5l in a novice chase at Limerick last time. Off a short break and effective over 2-2 1/2m, though he may need further over fences. Opening mark looks generous and should play a part. Half-brother to Inothewayurthinkin ran his best race over fences when fourth last time. |
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|PU| (5) (4/1 +27%)Kish Bank |
4/1(+27%) | (5) Kish Bank 4/1, Improved for the step up in trip when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Leopardstown last time. Trainer in form and off a short break. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, suited by cut and unexposed over fences with more to come as a stayer. Made immediate impact in h'cap company last time over 3m; up 6lb for that. |

An embarrassment of riches for JP McManus, with his five representatives all capable of taking this competitive heat. Three In A Row, who sports first-time cheekpieces, and Goraibhmaithagat appear to be his principal contenders, with the pair second and third to the reopposing Rusheen over C&D last month. Bidding for a fourth win in a row, Kobalt St Georges might still be ahead of the handicapper, while Leopardstown winner Kish Bank and the Willie Mullins-trained Magic McColgan are others to keep on side. For a selection, it might be worth taking a chance on THE BUSY FOOL. A smart performer over flights, he has been disappointing of late, but could be a different proposition starting off in handicap company.

Mark Walsh picks Goraibhmaithagat from the owner's five. He kept on for third over C&D last time and can do better now
Class & Speed Card
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1st (8) (12/1 -50%)Tythingman |
12/1(-50%) | (8) Tythingman 12/1, A Pether's Moon gelding out of a hurdles-winning dam but looks the stable second string on jockey bookings. Has more of a National Hunt pedigree than his stablemate and market will be significant.. |
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2nd (9) (7/1 -8%)Storm Cracker |
7/1(-8%) | (9) Storm Cracker 7/1, Disappointing on debut given market expectations when well beaten in a mares' bumper at Newbury on her only start; hood worn for the first time; off a short break and likely capable of better down in class. Showed a bit of promise before weakening at Newbury in December on debut.. |
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3rd (5) (9/2 +72%)Littlebobbydazzler |
9/2(+72%) | (5) Littlebobbydazzler 9/2, A Dartmouth gelding and half-brother to My Bobby Dazzler, who was smart at 25f though not an easy an ride; hood worn for the first time and the trainer is in form. Wears hood on debut; should come into his own when stepping up in trip over hurdles.. |
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4th (2) (9/2 +10%)Don't Rein Me In |
9/2(+10%) | (2) Don't Rein Me In 9/2, Far too free when down the field in a Listed NH Flat Race at Cheltenham most recently; off a short break; effective at 13f; debut bumper form franked over hurdles but stamina to prove for 2m. Decent second at Exeter in October on debut but tailed off in Listed bumper at Cheltenham.. |
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5th (1) (7/2 -40%)Berkshire Woody |
7/2(-40%) | (1) Berkshire Woody 7/2, Found nil after doing plenty early and was outclassed down the field in a Listed NH Flat Race at Cheltenham most recently; off a short break; effective at 2m and must bounce back. Third in similar contest at Aintree in November; tailed off in Listed race since. |
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6th (10) (50/1 -79%)Twiddle Dee |
50/1(-79%) | (10) Twiddle Dee 50/1, A Linda's Lad filly and half-sister to Moorsbrook, who was high-class at 17f; faces a tough enough task on debut. Yard had a winner at Market Rasen last week but not renowned for their bumper horses.. |
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7th (3) (17/2 -113%)Jackmart |
17/2(-113%) | (3) Jackmart 17/2, The yard won this race last year; a Jack Hobbs gelding and full-brother to Laffer Curve, who was fair at 20f. Yard has excellent bumper record so of interest. Yard won similar race at Market Rasen last week; not out of this on debut.. |
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8th (4) (14/1 +50%)Jersey Tex |
14/1(+50%) | (4) Jersey Tex 14/1, A 5,000 euros Westerner gelding and full-brother to Cappucino, who was fair at 17f. Probably best watched on bumper debut. Makes debut and looks to be one for the future.. |
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9th (7) (11/2 +21%)Squib |
11/2(+21%) | (7) Squib 11/2, A Masterstroke gelding out of a hurdles-winning dam; the stable can get them ready first time and he looks the first string on jockey bookings. Stable going well at present and he should run well on debut.. |
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10th (6) (33/1 -106%)Soldier In Defence |
33/1(-106%) | (6) Soldier In Defence 33/1, Made a modest debut when well beaten in a maiden bumper at Kempton on his only start and is likely to need more time. Beaten 44l on debut at Kempton 20 days ago and needs to show significant improvement.. |

Berkshire Woody and Don't Rein Me In both struggled in the same Listed event at Cheltenham having made promising debuts. They're likely to figure prominently, not least because of their previous experience, but a chance can be taken on JACKMART. Tom Weston landed the corresponding event with a newcomer 12 months ago and his representative probably won't need to be anything out of the ordinary.

There is little to go on here and it may be worth taking a chance on newcomer SQUIB. His stablemate Tythingman is the main danger.
Ths is the racecard key.
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