There are 46 Races Today across 6 meetings. There are 7 races at Kelso, 8 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 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 | 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 (8) (5/4 +29%)Walks The Talk |
5/4(+29%) | (8) Walks The Talk 5/4, Won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon over 2m4f by 5 1/2l last time; effective at 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Although the form of her debut win has taken knocks, her point form suggests she has more to offer over further. Dominated 16-runner mares' maiden from the front on hurdle debut; major player. |
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2nd (7) (9/4 +50%)Tamarind Bay |
9/4(+50%) | (7) Tamarind Bay 9/4, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 2l, in a novice hurdle over 2m at Hexham last time; effective at 2 1/2m and may stay a bit further. Appears suited by good ground and is generally in good form. 0-8 over hurdles but has some fair handicap form on his record; latest defeat excusable. |
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3rd (5) (18/1 +28%)Humble Jumble |
18/1(+28%) | (5) Humble Jumble 18/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced, needing the run when down the field in a novice hurdle over 2m here last time. Effective at 2m, bred to stay further, and the form of his bumper win has taken knocks. Course bumper winner; in rear throughout hurdle debut but can do better at some stage. |
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4th (1) (3/1 -33%)Scarlet Jet |
3/1(-33%) | (1) Scarlet Jet 3/1, Improved on recent form when winning a maiden hurdle at Perth over 2m4f by 9 1/2l last time; effective at 2 1/2m, and the form of that win has been franked. Big player under a penalty. Drew clear to win by over 9l at Perth in April; obvious contender if still in similar nick. |
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5th (6) (12/1 +40%)Kelvin Forlonge |
12/1(+40%) | (6) Kelvin Forlonge 12/1, Needed the run when comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m5f here last time; effective at 2–2 1/2m and should come on for the outing. Made quite encouraging hurdle debut in March but didn't build on it here last month. |
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6th (2) (125/1 -150%)Blue Indigo |
125/1(-150%) | (2) Blue Indigo 125/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Perth last time; effective at 2 1/2m. Looks one for low-grade handicaps. Ran well for long way here on last month's hurdling debut but pulled up at Perth since. |
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|PU| (4) (100/1 -456%)Ellistrin Bay |
100/1(-456%) | (4) Ellistrin Bay 100/1, Outpaced but showed minor promise when third, beaten 14l, in a bumper over 2m here on debut. Hard to recommend. Safely held when third of five in modest course bumper in April; hurdle debut today. |

Ruth Jefferson trained the last two winners of this race and, with that in mind, her point-to-point recruit Country Code is high on the shortlist. Walks The Talk, a winner between the flags, landed a mares' maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time and could improve further now she steps up in trip. However, it could be a good move keeping SCARLET JET in novice company after a ready success at Perth when last seen and he gets the nod.

Preference is for WALKS THE TALK, who represents a respected Irish stable and who created a good impression on her hurdling debut.
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) (8/1 0%)Grain D'oudairies |
8/1(0%) | (3) Grain D'oudairies 8/1, Possibly something amiss when below form, finishing fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time; could bounce back down in trip Drop back in trip looks a plus but mark is still on the high side. |
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2nd (6) (11/1 -22%)Treaty Boy |
11/1(-22%) | (6) Treaty Boy 11/1, Hampered and departed late when closing, having looked a big threat; effective around 2m and acts on soft and good ground, though inconsistent of late. In the process of running well when brought down in C&D event last time. |
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3rd (1) (12/1 -336%)Coup De Coeur |
12/1(-336%) | (1) Coup De Coeur 12/1, Well handicapped off an unchanged mark when landing a handicap by 7l off 115 over 2m at Carlisle last time; a contender. Has form figures of 3121 since racing in British chases; may improve further. |
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4th (7) (33/1 -32%)Chumlee |
33/1(-32%) | (7) Chumlee 33/1, Modest chase debut when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m at Carlisle last time; returning from a long layoff and a value selection based on the balance of form. Possibly flattered by the bare form when last seen; again out of weights. |
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5th (2) (2/1 +82%)Bois Guillbert |
2/1(+82%) | (2) Bois Guillbert 2/1, Not a clear run when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Perth last time; usually held up and worth another chance. May revive on reappearance (respectable record fresh). |
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6th (4) (5/4 +0%)Heads Or Harps |
5/4(+0%) | (4) Heads Or Harps 5/4, Latest form strong, dropped in trip when landing a handicap by 13l off 101 at Ayr last time; progressive over fences; the pick on balance of form. Record of 421 switched to chasing last season; open to further progress; respected. |
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7th (5) (12/1 +40%)Carcaci Castle |
12/1(+40%) | (5) Carcaci Castle 12/1, Yard won this last year; below form after being made too much use of and comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m at Hexham last time. Far from solid on 2025 form; best watched. |

The Lucinda Russell yard sent out three winners of this race between 2016 and 2023 and it could be business as usual for the dual Grand National-winning handler and co-trainer Michael Scudamore if HEADS OR HARPS resumes with the same zest as when he got off the mark over fences at Ayr. A 12lb rise for that facile success complicates matters and creates hope for the likes of Coup De Coeur and Grain D'oudairies, who both have convincing chase form on their portfolios.

This may be decided between the two who look open to further improvement this season, namely HEADS OR HARPS and Coup De Coeur.
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 (15) (11/2 +21%)Lir Speciale |
11/2(+21%) | (15) Lir Speciale 11/2, Produced best effort since January when ending losing run to land a handicap by 2l off 72 here last time; trainer in form; effective at 6–8f and acts on soft and good; same conditions as last time and respected. Successful over C&D two weeks ago, taking Doncaster record to 2-2; respected. |
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2nd (19) (16/1 +20%)Golden Pharaoh |
16/1(+20%) | (19) Golden Pharaoh 16/1, Scored by 4l off 64 at Ffos Las on his penultimate start; best effort of 2025 when fourth beaten 3l off 72 last time; suited by 7/8f; acts on heavy and good to firm; in form and still competitively treated. Ffos Las win is flanked by respectable efforts at Doncaster; in the mix. |
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3rd (13) (16/1 -33%)Rainbow Nebula |
16/1(-33%) | (13) Rainbow Nebula 16/1, Scored by a short head off 74 at Ascot on his penultimate start; ran to form when fifth beaten 6l off 79 last time; effective at 6/7f; handled this ground last time and remains capable off this mark. Form since upped to 7f comprises a win at Ascot and respectable effort here. |
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4th (7) (25/1 -108%)Eminency |
25/1(-108%) | (7) Eminency 25/1, Improved again, had to wait for a run when landing a handicap by a neck off 79 at Yarmouth last time; effective at 6–7f and handles soft or good to firm ground; capable off this mark. Successful in two of last three starts; this in-form contender is hard to rule out. |
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5th (2) (16/1 -33%)Ata Rangi |
16/1(-33%) | (2) Ata Rangi 16/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off 83 at Haydock three starts back; ran to form when fifth beaten 4l off 87 last time; suited by 8f and acts on good and heavy ground; drop in trip should help. Raced mainly at further but he's 1-1 over 7f and remains unexposed at the trip. |
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6th (17) (5/1 +58%)Look Back Smiling |
5/1(+58%) | (17) Look Back Smiling 5/1, Outpaced on faster ground when beaten 6l in a handicap at Redcar last time; usually held up; drawn wide; effective at 7/8f; return to deeper ground should suit. Dual course winner but isn't particularly solid on his form this autumn. |
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7th (4) (11/1 -57%)It Just Takes Time |
11/1(-57%) | (4) It Just Takes Time 11/1, Scored by 3/4l off 79 at Beverley on his penultimate start; small improvement when third beaten 2l off 84 last time; effective at 5–7f; return to deeper ground in his favour. In good form at present; successful off this mark in this race 12 months ago. |
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8th (21) (33/1 -106%)Edgewater Drive |
33/1(-106%) | (21) Edgewater Drive 33/1, Ran to best when landing a handicap by 4l off 59 over 5f at Nottingham last time; effective at 5/6f and acts on heavy and good; erratic but conditions suit. Record of 2-4 since having wind surgery but gained the wins over 5f. |
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9th (16) (18/1 -13%)Flying Fletcher |
18/1(-13%) | (16) Flying Fletcher 18/1, Improved with a good pace to aim at when second beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; suited by 7f and acts on soft; continues in good form. Recent form confirms that he seems ideally suited by Newcastle AW. |
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10th (9) (14/1 -40%)Quest For Fun |
14/1(-40%) | (9) Quest For Fun 14/1, Ran to best when beaten 2l off 82 at Catterick last time; suited by 7f; a consistent sort. Dead-heated in July and runner-up in three of his five outings since. |
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11th (3) (33/1 -65%)United Approach |
33/1(-65%) | (3) United Approach 33/1, Outpaced, denied a clear run, and below form when beaten 9l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Sole start at Doncaster resulted in soft-ground win; debut for new stable. |
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12th (10) (22/1 -38%)Tolstoy |
22/1(-38%) | (10) Tolstoy 22/1, Again below form in reapplied cheekpieces when beaten 8l in a handicap over 8f here last time; trainer in form; returns from a short break; mark easing and suited by 7/8f; needs to bounce back. Went close at York in June; inconsistent otherwise this season. |
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13th (5) (14/1 -40%)Flag Of St George |
14/1(-40%) | (5) Flag Of St George 14/1, Ran to form, well placed in reapplied blinkers when beaten 1 1/4l off 84 at Haydock last time; effective at 7/8f; capable off this mark. Largely consistent this term; latest effort took his record in blinkers to 3212. |
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14th (18) (7/1 +42%)Shazani |
7/1(+42%) | (18) Shazani 7/1, Ran to form, effort marked up when racing alone and beaten 2l off 73 here last time; effective at 6–8f and goes well at Doncaster; can go well again. Has shown best form this term at Doncaster, second to Lir Speciale last time. |
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15th (8) (22/1 -120%)Dragon Of Malta |
22/1(-120%) | (8) Dragon Of Malta 22/1, Scored by 5l off 73 at Listowel on his penultimate start; ran to form, well positioned back up in trip when third beaten 7l off 82 last time; effective at 7/8f; mark looks fair. Irish 8yo; remains on career-high mark but can't be dismissed in current form. |
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16th (1) (10/1 +0%)Talis Evolvere |
10/1(+0%) | (1) Talis Evolvere 10/1, Ran to form when beaten 3l off a mark of 85 over 8f at Haydock last time; effective at 7/8f and best on a sound surface; poor only starts with cut, so ground a concern here. Record of 0-12 this year but he's in reasonably good form and on a workable mark. |
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17th (11) (40/1 -21%)Zowal |
40/1(-21%) | (11) Zowal 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; returning from a break; effective at 7/8f; bit to prove after latest effort. Has failed to back up reappearance win. |
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18th (14) (50/1 +0%)Blazing Son |
50/1(+0%) | (14) Blazing Son 50/1, Scored by a neck off 74 at Newcastle on his penultimate start; bit below form after being made too much use of when third beaten 7l off 77 last time; drawn wide; generally consistent and needs more off this mark. In a consistent vein of form but still has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf. |
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19th (6) (20/1 -100%)Mostar Dreams |
20/1(-100%) | (6) Mostar Dreams 20/1, Scored by a length off 78 at Haydock in August; below form, lacked pace down in trip when 20th beaten 19l off 83 last time; returns from a short break; happier back over this trip. Looks weighted to the hilt on debut for another new yard. |
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20th (20) (5/1 +50%)Terries Royale |
5/1(+50%) | (20) Terries Royale 5/1, Best run of 2025 when beaten 3l off 70 here last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time; drawn wide; suited by 7/8f, most effective on soft; competitive mark and worth consideration. Proved resurgent over C&D last time and remains 2lb below last winning mark. |
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21st (12) (80/1 -100%)La Ferveur |
80/1(-100%) | (12) La Ferveur 80/1, Below form, beaten when impeded on a new surface when 9l behind in a handicap at Kempton last time; returns from a short break; effective at 6–8f; mark still looks tough. Ex-French filly; has failed to beat a rival in two British races. |

It Just Takes Time landed a division of this off the same rating last year and is one of several with decent claims. Eminency and Irish raider Dragon Of Malta have revived of late and are highly respected, while Lir Speciale beat Shazani over C&D a fortnight ago, with Golden Pharaoh back in fourth, and isn't ruled out. However, TALIS EVOLVERE is 8lb below his last winning mark and, reverting to 7f, he can gain an overdue second career victory on turf.

Provided he takes well to the headgear, TERRIES ROYALE may be the answer. Lir Speciale is second choice.
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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) (10/11 +74%)Authorized Mission |
10/11(+74%) | (1) Authorized Mission 10/11, On a stiff mark and below form when dropped in trip, finishing down the field in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Ayr last time. The trainer is in good form and he remains among the contenders. Well held last twice but he still has potential; needs watching in market on stable debut. |
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2nd (8) (5/1 0%)Tees Comp's Clive |
5/1(0%) | (8) Tees Comp's Clive 5/1, Ran to form when just flattening out late up in trip, finishing fourth beaten 7 1/2l in a 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time. Wears cheekpieces for the first time and is effective from 2 1/2m to 3m. 0-12 over hurdles but a decent effort at Wetherby last month; dangerous. |
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3rd (3) (11/1 -83%)Trailblazer |
11/1(-83%) | (3) Trailblazer 11/1, Failed to find much when well beaten in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time. Best over a stiff 2m and had been in fair form until that run. Generally consistent in handicaps but disappointing last time; bit to prove after that. |
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4th (6) (16/1 -167%)Better Be Definite |
16/1(-167%) | (6) Better Be Definite 16/1, From a yard that won this last year. Well held off a revised mark, below form and well backed when down the field in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Hexham last time. Previously in good form after a lengthy absence and progressive. Both wins have been at around 3m and he has something to prove after 503 days off. |
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5th (9) (40/1 -43%)Blended Stealth |
40/1(-43%) | (9) Blended Stealth 40/1, Made too much use of and was comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Hexham last time. Temperament concerns remain. Just 1-36 over hurdles and he's been tailed off in last three runs. |
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6th (2) (20/1 +29%)Bridge Court |
20/1(+29%) | (2) Bridge Court 20/1, Pulled up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Hexham last time when still showing signs of greenness. Needs to improve to be competitive. Lightly raced 6yo but he's been pulled up in both handicaps; something to prove on return. |
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7th (5) (9/1 -64%)Coral Blue |
9/1(-64%) | (5) Coral Blue 9/1, Rallied for a better effort back from a break off a reduced mark when beaten 5l in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and needs to build on that revival. Reappeared with a respectable fifth at Carlisle and has claims if he can build on that. |
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8th (7) (22/1 -175%)Cage Rattler |
22/1(-175%) | (7) Cage Rattler 22/1, Had too much to do and was unsuited by a modest pace when beaten 7 1/4l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Perth last time. Usually held up in his races. 0-8 over hurdles but he has solid record in handicaps and is in the mix after 153 days off. |
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|PU| (4) (13/2 -44%)Gonnino |
13/2(-44%) | (4) Gonnino 13/2, Ran to form on handicap debut when fourth, beaten 5 1/2l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Perth last time. Completely unexposed and the pick on balance of form. Unexposed 6yo and he's open to more progress upped to this trip on his return; interesting. |

Tees Comp's Clive attracted plenty of attention in the betting when fourth at Wetherby and the market reaction will be noteworthy now he goes with cheekpieces added. Support for Trailblazer and the returning Better Be Definite can also be justified based on the pick of their back form. However, it could be worth taking a chance on the low-mileage GONNINO, who has shown some promise during his four previous starts over hurdles and stepping up in trip could now be highly beneficial.

Preference is for the unexposed GONNINO, who is open to more progress upped to this trip on his reappearance.
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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 (1) (6/1 -100%)Break My Soul |
6/1(-100%) | (1) Break My Soul 6/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 24l in the Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time; a potential threat. Top-rated of these courtesy of two hurdling wins and some good efforts at Gr.1 level. |
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2nd (5) (9/1 -38%)Qualimita |
9/1(-38%) | (5) Qualimita 9/1, Ran to form when second, beaten a neck in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time; has a lot to find. Expensive point purchase is winless from 8 over hurdles; may do better over fences. |
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3rd (3) (14/1 -27%)Diamond Nora |
14/1(-27%) | (3) Diamond Nora 14/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Tramore last time after rising 7lb; returning from a long layoff and usually held up; needs plenty more. Winner of sole point start and twice a winner over hurdles, but a bit to find on ratings. |
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4th (6) (11/4 +39%)The Great Nudie |
11/4(+39%) | (6) The Great Nudie 11/4, Keen early, outpaced but rallied when second, beaten 3 1/4l in a mares' hurdle here last time; improved down in grade and needed the run; still has a bit to find. Point winner is a two-time winner over hurdles and can rate higher in this sphere. |
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5th (2) (66/1 -267%)Crescent Moon |
66/1(-267%) | (2) Crescent Moon 66/1, Made mistakes and never travelled when outclassed and well beaten in a beginners' chase over 2m4f at Down Royal last time; effective at 2m–2m4f and may stay a bit further; one for handicaps over fences. Second in sole point and made a decent chase debut but tailed off last time; can do better. |
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6th (4) (5/6 +52%)Lantry Lady |
5/6(+52%) | (4) Lantry Lady 5/6, Below form when well beaten in the Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; stable won this race last year and the trainer is in form; the pick on overall form. Lightly-raced 7yo was an easy winner of a Gr. 3 around here; yard does well with chasers. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -525%)Whatcouldhavebeen |
50/1(-525%) | (7) Whatcouldhavebeen 50/1, Below hurdle form when fourth, beaten 37l in a beginners' chase over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last time; wants further and easier ground; looks the pick on race times. Four-time winner but out of form last season; tailed off on chase debut. |

BREAK MY SOUL and Lantry Lady showed a similar level of form over hurdles and preference is for the former. The point-to-point winner scored twice over hurdles for Nicky Henderson and has kept good company since joining current connections this year, including when fourth behind Lossiemouth at Aintree. Lantry Lady won the Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle on testing ground here last year, but has been a bit disappointing since and didn't impress with her jumping on her only chase start at Naas. The Great Nudie easily won her only point-to-point start, and the dual hurdles winner also has the benefit of a recent run at this venue.

The one to beat on hurdles form is BREAK MY SOUL who wasn't beaten far in a Gr. 3 around here and wasn't disgraced in Gr. 1 runs
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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 (8) (16/5 +60%)Take A Hike |
16/5(+60%) | (8) Take A Hike 16/5, Never jumped or travelled and had too much to do when below form on chase debut, well beaten in a 3m Hexham handicap chase last time; in good form prior, returning from a break, and can improve with a clear round. 0-7 over hurdles but she's shown some promise in handicaps; could be dangerous on return. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 +53%)Maillot Blanc |
4/1(+53%) | (3) Maillot Blanc 4/1, The yard has won two of the last eight renewals; needed the run when well beaten in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Perth last time; effective from 2½m to 3m but inconsistent. Won at Perth in June but well held there in last two starts; needs to get back near best. |
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3rd (5) (7/2 -87%)Rickety Gate |
7/2(-87%) | (5) Rickety Gate 7/2, Back to form after a break when third, beaten 5l, in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Carlisle most recently; trainer in good form; effective around 2½m on good ground. Dual C&D winner who reappeared with a good third of 15 at Carlisle (2m4f); big player. |
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4th (9) (40/1 +20%)Flying Sandpiper |
40/1(+20%) | (9) Flying Sandpiper 40/1, Below form when needing the run and wanting further, finishing down the field in a 2m Hexham handicap hurdle most recently; second run after a wind operation; plenty more required. Has not finished closer than seventh in his seven starts; needs a transformation on return. |
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5th (1) (8/1 +11%)Bathgate |
8/1(+11%) | (1) Bathgate 8/1, No obvious excuse when finishing down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle here most recently; effective at 2m but currently out of form. On reduced mark but he's lost his way and has plenty to prove back up in trip. |
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6th (7) (13/2 -8%)Leader Wing |
13/2(-8%) | (7) Leader Wing 13/2, Outpaced when the race came too soon, finishing fourth beaten 24l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; remains a threat. 0-10 over hurdles but he enters the reckoning on his best form last season; in the mix. |
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7th (4) (6/1 -33%)Mystical Martika |
6/1(-33%) | (4) Mystical Martika 6/1, Travelled well and improved but did not find as much as looked likely when fourth, beaten 15l in a 2m novice hurdle at Hexham latest; effective at 2m and should come on for the run. Handicap newcomer and he needs a close look upped in trip; yard won this last year. |
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8th (2) (16/1 -78%)Grand Voyage |
16/1(-78%) | (2) Grand Voyage 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ayr on his latest start; fair mark on chase form and may be capable of getting involved. On last winning mark but he needs a major revival back over hurdles. |
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9th (6) (25/1 -79%)Ingennio |
25/1(-79%) | (6) Ingennio 25/1, Pulled up in a 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham on latest start; not without a chance if bouncing back but unreliable. Dual chase winner but he was pulled up last time and is 0-13 over hurdles. |

MYSTICAL MARTIKA ran her best race so far over hurdles when fourth at Hexham on her return to action and her unexposed profile makes her appeal most in a contest where the majority of her rivals have something to prove. Rickety Gate placed at Carlisle last month and is respected off the same mark, while Leader Wing completes the shortlist.

This can go to RICKETY GATE, who is 2-3 over C&D and was a creditable third on his Carlisle reappearance last month.
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) (7/2 -56%)Big Harry |
7/2(-56%) | (2) Big Harry 7/2, Confirmed June's debut level when 3l second at Leicester (6f, soft) late last month; leading contender in this ordinary-looking maiden. Promise both starts, second at Leicester 11 days ago; open to further progress. |
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2nd (8) (5/1 +29%)Thunder Call |
5/1(+29%) | (8) Thunder Call 5/1, Beaten over 20l on debut at Newmarket (7f, good; 16-1) last month; likely to do better for his good yard in time but takes a leap of faith to support him for now. Weak in market and always behind on debut; no surprise if he steps up on that form. |
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3rd (3) (2/1 -23%)Invincible Boy |
2/1(-23%) | (3) Invincible Boy 2/1, Promising debut second in a novice at York (6f, good); the third has run well in defeat (second) since; big chance if showing that debut form on this slower surface. Shaped well when second at York (50-1) on debut; should have learned from the experience. |
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4th (9) (7/2 +22%)Mollstar |
7/2(+22%) | (9) Mollstar 7/2, 7l fourth in a novice at Goodwood (6f, good); just 7-2 there so had presumably shown something at home; potential improver now. Shaped better than result suggests when fourth of seven at Goodwood; interesting contender. |
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5th (4) (40/1 +60%)Kodi K |
40/1(+60%) | (4) Kodi K 40/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a maiden over 6.5f at Newbury (soft; 33-1) recently; may need more time. Weakened to finish last of seven at Newbury two weeks ago; difficult to recommend. |
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6th (6) (200/1 -33%)Risk Averse Rebel |
200/1(-33%) | (6) Risk Averse Rebel 200/1, Comprehensive defeats in all three starts; can only be watched. Hasn't beaten a rival in three races; impossible to fancy. |
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7th (5) (12/1 +40%)Montu |
12/1(+40%) | (5) Montu 12/1, 19 February foal; 3,500gns Without Parole gelding; half-brother to Travel On, smart at 12f; dam useful at 12f; probably best watched this time. Stable 2-38 with its 2yos this season; other debutants appeal more on paper. |
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8th (7) (50/1 +67%)Second Avenue |
50/1(+67%) | (7) Second Avenue 50/1, Well beaten in two starts (6f and then 7f) last month; best watched. Well held at Yarmouth and Newmarket; may not come into his own until tackling handicaps. |
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9th (1) (17/2 +0%)Avispado |
17/2(+0%) | (1) Avispado 17/2, 12 April foal; 52,000euros Victor Ludorum colt; half-brother to Pappalino, high-class at 11f; hooded on this debut; may be best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. Newcomer by Victor Ludorum; bred to come into his own over longer distances in due course. |

INVINCIBLE BOY was keen in the early stages of his debut at York, but he picked up well to finish second behind a filly who was pitched into the Listed Bosra Sham at Newmarket next time out. That was a highly encouraging introduction and Richard Fahey's nicely-bred colt is suggested as the one to be with. Mollstar, Big Harry and Pilgrim's Progress have all shown some promise and are other notable contenders.

Invincible Boy and Big Harry set the standard but MOLLSTAR shaped well on debut and can improve past them.
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) (7/2 +56%)Only Way Is Up |
7/2(+56%) | (5) Only Way Is Up 7/2, From a yard that has won two of the last eight runnings; green under pressure on debut when fourth, beaten 15l, in a 2m1f maiden bumper at Exeter; returning from a long layoff and must improve now hurdling Third in a point; soundly beaten in a bumper but should be capable of considerably better. |
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2nd (2) (12/1 +40%)Lightfingered Jack |
12/1(+40%) | (2) Lightfingered Jack 12/1, Getaway gelding, half-brother to Propelled who was fair at 21f; faces rivals who set a good standard and is best watched for now. Dam bumper/smart 2m-2m6f hurdle winner; makes debut with trainer in fine form. |
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3rd (1) (11/1 -47%)Ballyeaston |
11/1(-47%) | (1) Ballyeaston 11/1, Outpaced but made a promising hurdle debut when second, beaten 7 1/2l, in a bumper over 2m at Stratford last time; a contender with longer trip to suit on hurdle debut. Point/bumper runner-up; capable of winning races but this could be a tough task. |
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4th (4) (6/4 +80%)On Deadly Ground |
6/4(+80%) | (4) On Deadly Ground 6/4, Made a promising debut when runner-up, beaten a head, in a 3m maiden at Dromahane on sole start; absent for a very lengthy period and needs to find plenty more. Went close on debut in a point in April 2024; absent since but respected nevertheless. |
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5th (7) (5/2 +58%)Spreadsheet Guru |
5/2(+58%) | (7) Spreadsheet Guru 5/2, Produced a very promising debut when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in a 2m bumper at Ayr; with a trainer in form; threat with more to come up in trip on hurdle/stable debut. Bumper runner-up who is bred to be suited by the step up in trip on hurdle/stable debut. |
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6th (6) (9/1 -29%)Pertemps |
9/1(-29%) | (6) Pertemps 9/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 4l, in a 2m maiden bumper at Chepstow last time; back from a long layoff and holds an outside chance with longer trip to suit on hurdle debut. Third in both bumpers and the step up in trip is a likely plus on hurdle debut. |

ON DEADLY GROUND is a half-brother to the same connections' Potters Charm, who landed the Formby here last December. The five-year-old, who was just denied in his sole point-to-point back in April 2024, commands plenty of respect on his Rules debut. Mossy Fen Coolio ran out an impressive winner between the flags at Tallow in February and is expected to be a major threat, while Spreadsheet Guru and Pertemps are entitled to build on the promise shown in bumpers.

Having impressed in an Irish maiden point in February, MOSSY FEN COOLIO is taken to make a winning start to his rules career.
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) (18/1 +0%)Jacovec Cavern |
18/1(+0%) | (5) Jacovec Cavern 18/1, Ran to form when beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time. Has a small chance if building on that effort. Rated 110 over hurdles; mostly decent runs recently but will need his best on chasing bow. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 +6%)John The Diva |
15/2(+6%) | (7) John The Diva 15/2, Ran to form when flattening out late up in trip behind useful pair, finishing 19l third in a beginners chase over 2m7f at Kilbeggan last time. Needs to find more. Course hurdle winner has run well at times over fences; handles this ground so considered. |
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3rd (15) (5/1 -11%)Sophia Rose |
5/1(-11%) | (15) Sophia Rose 5/1, Travelled well and improved on hurdle form on chase debut when second, beaten 3½l, in a 2m3f beginners chase at Downpatrick last time. Effective at 2½m and in good form with debut form boosted. Second on chasing debut; this ground is a question but a chance if she handles it. |
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4th (2) (5/1 +33%)Brucejack |
5/1(+33%) | (2) Brucejack 5/1, Fell late in a handicap chase over 3m4f at Leopardstown last time when running on and would likely have placed. Returning from a long layoff; consistent but frustrating maiden who is effective from 2½m to 3½m on any ground. Second in this race last year on good ground but handles soft and should be a player. |
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5th (18) (12/1 -33%)Butter Fingers |
12/1(-33%) | (18) Butter Fingers 12/1, Unseated rider in a beginners chase at Wexford last time. Effective at 2m and suited by plenty of cut but likely to need more time over fences. Running well enough on chasing debut when unseating 4 out at Wexford; has a chance. |
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6th (11) (20/1 +39%)Oneforgonzo |
20/1(+39%) | (11) Oneforgonzo 20/1, Not clear run when fourth, beaten 14l, in a 3m handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Likely to appreciate further. Soundly beaten in five chase starts and has plenty to find in this grade. |
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7th (9) (7/2 +61%)Mighty Berkshire |
7/2(+61%) | (9) Mighty Berkshire 7/2, Disappointing 21l third in a 3m maiden at Castletown-Geoghegan on his latest start. Returns from a short break and needs to improve. Disappointing odds-on favourite in a point last time; needs much more on chasing bow. |
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8th (10) (50/1 +50%)Notimelikedpresent |
50/1(+50%) | (10) Notimelikedpresent 50/1, Below form when finishing down the field in a beginners chase at Clonmel last time. Returning from a long layoff and has it all to do. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and two beginners' chases; best watched until h'caps. |
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9th (3) (33/1 +0%)Camino Rock |
33/1(+0%) | (3) Camino Rock 33/1, Made too much use of when finishing down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Cork on his latest start. Probably wants 3m to be seen to best effect. Poor over hurdles at Cork last time; well beaten on sole chase start and not easy to fancy. |
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|F| (13) (20/1 -100%)Tell Us This |
20/1(-100%) | (13) Tell Us This 20/1, Made mistakes but ran to form on chase debut when fourth, beaten 10l, in a 2m3f beginners chase at Downpatrick last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time and is steadily progressing. Jumped left and made a bad early mistake on chasing debut; needs to do better; tongue-tie. |
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|F| (16) (20/1 -100%)Time In A Bottle |
20/1(-100%) | (16) Time In A Bottle 20/1, Far too free up in trip and failed to get home when comfortably held in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Tipperary last time. Had been in good form prior but needs much more here. Poor over hurdles last time at Tipperary and questions on chasing debut. |
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|U| (6) (8/1 +27%)Jerisk Star |
8/1(+27%) | (6) Jerisk Star 8/1, Improved when stepped up in trip and down in grade under positive handling to win a handicap hurdle here by 2l last time but is hard to recommend in this stronger company. Won over hurdles here over this trip last time after wind surgery; in form but needs more. |
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|U| (4) (28/1 -56%)Is Charlie Around |
28/1(-56%) | (4) Is Charlie Around 28/1, Below form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time and has plenty to find. Sound efforts on two of his four hurdle runs (rated 107); has to do more on chasing debut. |
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10th (1) (12/1 +64%)Along The Way |
12/1(+64%) | (1) Along The Way 12/1, Not at his best again after early interference on testing ground when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Punchestown last time. Wears a hood for the first time and returns from a long layoff with plenty to find. Best hurdle run was fourth at Navan last year; hood added to tongue-tie on return. |
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11th (17) (25/1 -150%)Workinonadream |
25/1(-150%) | (17) Workinonadream 25/1, Needed the run when 33l third in a mares' hurdle at Wexford last time. The pick on balance of form. Lost her form over hurdles but would have a chance on chasing debut if back to her best. |
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12th (8) (40/1 -21%)Little Mixup |
40/1(-21%) | (8) Little Mixup 40/1, Outpaced and continued in poor form when well beaten in a 2m handicap hurdle at Tipperary last time. Difficult to fancy. Once refused and twice unseated in three chase runs; others preferred. |
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|PU| (12) (14/1 -75%)Rolly Bowley Boy |
14/1(-75%) | (12) Rolly Bowley Boy 14/1, Fell in a 2m7f handicap chase at Galway last time when weakening late. Needs to find plenty on that showing. Lots of good chase runs but fell on return at Galway and needs a return to his best. |

BRUCEJACK filled the runner-up spot in this race last year and can put his jumping experience to good use. The Pat Fahy-trained gelding handles testing ground and also finished second behind Ney at Punchestown last season. Sophia Rose won a Sligo maiden hurdle this summer and made a creditable start over fences when runner-up to Seskin Flash at Downpatrick, while Magic Boum represents powerful connections and has already won a point-to-point and maiden hurdle. Rolly Bowley Boy has been placed many times over fences, but his jumping still gives some cause for concern.

Runner-up in this race last year on good ground, BRUCEJACK handles this ground and has run well fresh in the past so can score.
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) (4/6 +81%)Fasol |
4/6(+81%) | (1) Fasol 4/6, Yard won this last year; ran to form when beaten 8l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Ascot last time; effective at 2m and handles good to soft or good ground; consistent, with his mark about right. Fifth in a handicap last week; firmly frustrating but still a major player in this company. |
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2nd (5) (15/8 -134%)Miss Altea Blue |
15/8(-134%) | (5) Miss Altea Blue 15/8, From a yard that won this last year; ran to form when beaten 10l in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time, possibly preferring some give in the ground; in good form prior and the speed and form selection for local yard with excellent record here. Ex-French and 1-8 over hurdles; had wind op and trainer reckons there's more to come. |
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3rd (2) (8/1 -60%)Fight My Fire |
8/1(-60%) | (2) Fight My Fire 8/1, Produced a very promising effort when winning a 2m2f maiden hurdle at Fontwell by 4 1/2l last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft ground; needs more to defy a penalty. Carries a penalty for his recent 100-1 maiden win at Fontwell; has more on his plate here. |
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4th (4) (20/1 -233%)Marhaba The Champ |
20/1(-233%) | (4) Marhaba The Champ 20/1, Travelled well and was out-battled late when second, beaten 14l, in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Newcastle last time; effective at 2m and suited by fast ground; more to come judged on useful Flat form. Once useful on the Flat but comfortably held on Flat and hurdling for his current outfit. |
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|U| (6) (125/1 -150%)Western Ginny |
125/1(-150%) | (6) Western Ginny 125/1, 9,000 euros Westerner filly; half-sister to Generous Day, who was useful over 20f. Bred to have a future but would be a surprise winner first time out. |
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|U| (3) (200/1 -150%)Hopjes |
200/1(-150%) | (3) Hopjes 200/1, Far too free when stepped up in trip and well beaten in a 12f novice at Ascot last time; difficult to fancy here. Minor bumper form and a similar story in 1m2f/1m4f novices on the Flat; looks outclassed. |

Paul Nicholls trained the first three winners on this card 12 months ago, five on the day in total, and he should enjoy another profitable afternoon. Fasol and MISS ALTEA BLUE are the ones to focus on, both trained by Nicholls, and the latter edges it on the basis that she's a C&D winner having her first start since undergoing wind surgery. Add to that Harry Cobden takes the ride and she's expected to get the better of Taunton scorer Fasol. Fight My Fire might be the one for third.

Miss Altea Blue might be flattered by her BHA mark and preference is for stablemate FASOL who could be the fitter of the two.
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 (11) (5/1 +17%)Heart Above |
5/1(+17%) | (11) Heart Above 5/1, Won by 4½l off 99 over 2m2f here two starts ago; ran to form when second beaten 6½l off 105 last time; consistent at 2–2½m and goes well at Kelso. Second off today's mark since 2m2f win here in September; unexposed over this trip. |
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2nd (2) (10/1 -67%)Coniston George |
10/1(-67%) | (2) Coniston George 10/1, Fell in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Hexham last time; cheekpieces are fitted for the first time; trainer in good form; effective between 2m and 2½m but current mark requires more. Inconsistent last season but a stylish winner in visor in March; tries new headgear here. |
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3rd (8) (14/1 -17%)Wolfspear |
14/1(-17%) | (8) Wolfspear 14/1, Flattened out and was possibly outstayed late when fourth beaten 7l in a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time; effective around 2½m and handles most ground. Ran well on seasonal debut in September; sold by Olly Murphy's after lesser run last month. |
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4th (7) (40/1 -60%)Monaco Rules |
40/1(-60%) | (7) Monaco Rules 40/1, Probably on a stiff mark after returning from hurdling, having been comfortably held in a 12f handicap at Southwell last time; has something to prove. Won in France last October but had a mixed record in Britain last season; others preferred. |
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5th (12) (11/1 +45%)Artic Mann |
11/1(+45%) | (12) Artic Mann 11/1, Badly hampered by fallers, caught late and unlucky when beaten 1/2l off 104 over 3m at Perth last time; a consistent stayer who goes well at Perth. As good as ever as an 11yo and has conditions to suit here; probably won't be far away. |
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6th (13) (9/1 +10%)Starlyte |
9/1(+10%) | (13) Starlyte 9/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 13l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle here last time; usually held up; effective around 2½m and the handicapper is starting to relent. Won series final over C&D in March but not firing on all cylinders here this autumn. |
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7th (14) (22/1 +12%)Asa |
22/1(+12%) | (14) Asa 22/1, Below form up in grade when down the field in a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; effective at 3m on good or good to soft; progressive in spring over hurdles and fences but has a bit to prove. Down the field on both outings this season but refitted cheekpieces pique interest today. |
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8th (5) (9/1 +10%)Joecooker |
9/1(+10%) | (5) Joecooker 9/1, Had every chance but finished below form when 3¼l third in a novice hurdle here on latest start. Looks flattered by Graded form. In fairly good form on both C&D starts in March but has fitness to prove today. |
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9th (4) (33/1 -106%)Gaillimh A Stor |
33/1(-106%) | (4) Gaillimh A Stor 33/1, Pulled up in a 3m handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; form has tailed off has a bit to find to be competitive. Has a good record when fresh but may need a stiffer test than this. |
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10th (1) (11/1 -144%)Cannock Park |
11/1(-144%) | (1) Cannock Park 11/1, Had every chance and ran to form when comfortably held in a 2m handicap hurdle here last time; wears a hood for the first time after a long absence; a progressive type. Did not live up to expectations over fences last season; not written off just yet. |
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11th (9) (14/1 -180%)The Navigator |
14/1(-180%) | (9) The Navigator 14/1, Quickened clear to land a handicap by a head off 104 here last time; up 6lb but still well treated on old form; effective 2–2½m though an unreliable veteran. High-mileage 10yo; dual C&D winner this autumn; may be vulnerable after latest rise. |
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|PU| (3) (6/4 +57%)Rocheval |
6/4(+57%) | (3) Rocheval 6/4, Had too much to do when beaten 9½l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; may need further in time. Ran well at Punchestown festival in April and probably still has potential; big player. |
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|PU| (6) (250/1 -279%)Tamar Bridge |
250/1(-279%) | (6) Tamar Bridge 250/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time; returns from a short break and may ideally prefer some cut in the ground. Struggled on both stable starts, the latter over C&D in September. |
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|RR| (10) (33/1 -65%)Benson |
33/1(-65%) | (10) Benson 33/1, Outpaced and needed the run when well beaten in a 2m handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2–2½m but appears regressive. Very useful in his prime but has regressed and needs to stop the rot. |

The Navigator has found a new lease of life in recent months and arrives in search of a C&D hat-trick. The veteran deserves plenty of respect, but may prove vulnerable to a less-exposed type in the shape of ROCHEVAL. The five-year-old wasn't disgraced in finishing sixth at the Punchestown Festival in April and he is expected to have more to offer this campaign. Cannock Park, Joecooker and Wolfspear are others for the shortlist.

A creditable sixth at the Punchestown festival in the spring, ROCHEVAL probably still has potential and gets the vote.
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) (5/4 +29%)I'll Be Back |
5/4(+29%) | (3) I'll Be Back 5/4, 2 March foal; Lope De Vega colt; dam smart at 6f; leading yard adept at readying a debutant; leading claims on paper. Bred to be well above average and comes from a yard having a stellar season with its 2yos. |
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2nd (1) (7/1 -133%)Angel Gabriel |
7/1(-133%) | (1) Angel Gabriel 7/1, 28 April foal; 140,000gns Mehmas colt; half-brother to Hawkesbury, high-class at 7f; dam high-class at 8f; leading yard can ready a newcomer; betting should be informative. 140,000gns yearling; well bred and represents leading yard so commands plenty of respect. |
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3rd (5) (12/1 +0%)See That Spark |
12/1(+0%) | (5) See That Spark 12/1, Distinctly ordinary debut form at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in August though interesting that he started at just 2-1 there; possible improver but definitely needs to. Very green when fourth on debut; that form looks ordinary but he should improve. |
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4th (9) (7/2 +46%)Perfect Ruler |
7/2(+46%) | (9) Perfect Ruler 7/2, Fifth of 10 behind very smart wide-margin winner on debut at Haydock (6f, good) back in July; with a very good yard and started at just 11-4 then, so potential improver now. Beaten 15l on debut at Haydock in the summer; open to improvement and not ruled out. |
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5th (2) (16/1 -78%)Footstepinthewoods |
16/1(-78%) | (2) Footstepinthewoods 16/1, Showed mild promise at Newbury on debut (6.5f, soft); dam sprinter, half-brother to 10f winner; will probably need to step up markedly on that debut form. Showed something to build on when fifth at Newbury two weeks ago; has to be respected. |
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6th (7) (80/1 +20%)Sun Of Dolly |
80/1(+20%) | (7) Sun Of Dolly 80/1, Modest debut, outpaced and was well beaten in a maiden at Newbury (6.5f, soft) only start; bred to sprint; one for handicaps in time. Beat just one at Newbury on debut; may improve for the experience but certainly needs to. |
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7th (4) (11/2 -65%)Leonetto |
11/2(-65%) | (4) Leonetto 11/2, 5 May foal; Frankel colt; half-brother to Speak In Colours, high-class at 7f; dam very useful from 5f to 6f; this late foal takes the eye on pedigree and is worth close attention in the betting. Closely related to Nassau Stakes heroine Lady Bowthorpe; another interesting newcomer. |
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8th (8) (125/1 -25%)Uncle Nader |
125/1(-25%) | (8) Uncle Nader 125/1, Down the field in two starts at 7f last month; best watched. Some promise on debut then last at Southwell; may benefit from the return to grass. |
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9th (6) (28/1 -27%)Slack Bob |
28/1(-27%) | (6) Slack Bob 28/1, 13 April foal; £9,500 Mayson gelding; half-brother to Angel Down, very useful at 8f; dam useful at 7f; likely that he's best watched on debut. £9,500 yearling; worth a market check but other newcomers appeal more on paper. |

Perfect Ruler, Footstepinthewoods and See That Spark weren't disgraced on debut, but already have improvement to find. With that considered, well-bred newcomers LEONETTO and I'll Be Back are suggested as the pair to focus on. The former, a son of Frankel, is a half-brother to former top-class racemare Lady Bowthorpe and shades the vote as the more intriguing of the duo.

This may go to a newcomer and ANGEL GABRIEL gets the vote ahead of Leonetto and I'll Be Back.
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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) (5/2 +67%)Impose Toi |
5/2(+67%) | (1) Impose Toi 5/2, Went clear with another and showed admirable progress, doing plenty early before being beaten 2 1/2l off 143 over 2m5f at Punchestown last time. Top jockey back on board. Steadily progressive and ought to go close. Made the frame at the three big spring festivals; respected now up in trip on reappearance. |
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2nd (2) (4/1 -14%)Chasing Fire |
4/1(-14%) | (2) Chasing Fire 4/1, Well treated on chase form and improved up in trip when landing an Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) by 3 1/2l off 131 over 3m at Perth last time. May have more to offer over hurdles at 3m. Returned to winning ways at Perth; had just three rivals to beat but he did it nicely. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +0%)The Lord Maid |
4/1(+0%) | (4) The Lord Maid 4/1, Keen and well handicapped up 1lb, she improved when landing the Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle by 2l off 126 over 3m at Ayr last time. Trainer in form; unexposed at 3m and ought to go well. 3-6 over hurdles and this lightly raced 7yo may well have more to offer; contender. |
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4th (5) (25/1 -614%)Kyntara |
25/1(-614%) | (5) Kyntara 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m6f at Cheltenham last time; didn't take to chasing; in good form when last seen in this sphere but bit to prove. Didn't shine over fences last term; reverts to hurdles on a handy mark and goes well fresh. |
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5th (7) (4/1 +47%)Idem |
4/1(+47%) | (7) Idem 4/1, Improved up in trip when beaten 3l off 127 over 2m7f at Hexham last time. Effective at 3m on decent ground and arrives in form with a fitness edge. Second of five to well-treated winner on reappearance and has race fitness on his side. |
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6th (6) (12/1 -9%)Crebilly |
12/1(-9%) | (6) Crebilly 12/1, Made mistakes and ran below form back down in trip, jumping an issue when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Ayr last time. On a good mark on chase form and not out of it. Well handicapped but patchy campaign last season and returns with something to prove. |
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7th (3) (13/2 +7%)Katate Dori |
13/2(+7%) | (3) Katate Dori 13/2, Pulled up in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time but had shown progressive form previously. Good mark on chase form but bit to prove in this sphere. Three chase wins early this year; major player if transferring improvement back to hurdles. |

Chasing Fire was disappointing for the majority of last season before showing signs of a return to form when third at Perth in April. He duly obliged back at the Scottish venue in September and is respected off 5lb higher, but KYNTARA shades the vote. The nine-year-old struggled when sent back over fences and he is back on the mark off which he finished second in the 2024 Pertemps Final. The Lord Maid improved for stepping up in trip at Ayr's Scottish National meeting and remains unexposed as a stayer.

Kyntara reverts to hurdles off a handy mark but preference is for CHASING FIRE, who returned to winning ways in good style at Perth
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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) (5/2 -54%)Downmexicoway |
5/2(-54%) | (4) Downmexicoway 5/2, Improved from debut when stepped up in trip to finish second, beaten 8l in the ODS Engineering Novice Chase (Grade 3) over 2m4f at Tipperary. Effective at 2–2½m, appears suited by a sound surface, progressing over fences and on a lenient opening mark. Won a Killarney beginners chase and 2nd in a Tipperary Grade 3 since; solid chance. |
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2nd (6) (16/1 -14%)Drumgill |
16/1(-14%) | (6) Drumgill 16/1, Pulled up in the Cork Grand National (Listed) over 3m4f at Cork last time. Effective between 2m and 3m, best on a sound surface, but holds no secrets from the handicapper. Was a decent 4th at Listowel but has to rebound from two poor runs; this trip will suit. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 +40%)Rebel Gold |
6/1(+40%) | (1) Rebel Gold 6/1, Built on reappearance when benefitting from a drop in grade, comfortably held in a 2m2f handicap chase at Cork last time. Trainer in form, suited by 2m with some cut, back on last winning mark and runs well at Gowran. Four chase wins incl' over C&D; well below form last twice so has to rebound; yard in form. |
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4th (9) (10/1 +29%)Nas Na Riogh |
10/1(+29%) | (9) Nas Na Riogh 10/1, Failed to find much in first-time headgear when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap chase here last time. Effective over 2m2f but inconsistent. Third at Galway but poor last twice incl' over C&D so has to rebound in a big way. |
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5th (5) (8/1 +50%)Captains Nephew |
8/1(+50%) | (5) Captains Nephew 8/1, Ran to form when needing the run, well beaten in a 2m2f handicap chase at Listowel last time. Suited by 2m with plenty of give and should come on for that outing. Won a Listed chase in 2024 and some good runs in defeat since but needs more off this mark. |
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6th (2) (33/1 -175%)The Banger Doyle |
33/1(-175%) | (2) The Banger Doyle 33/1, Not best placed but never threatened when comfortably held in a 2m2f handicap chase at Cork last time. Effective at 2m and suited by a sound surface; generally consistent, though form has dipped recently. Three chase wins but has been well beaten the last twice and has to rebound. |
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7th (7) (10/3 +63%)Champagne Mahler |
10/3(+63%) | (7) Champagne Mahler 10/3, Found the mark stiff and had too much to do when finishing down the field in a Punchestown Listed handicap chase most recently. In good form prior to that effort and holds an outside chance. Beat Rebel Gold 8l over C&D in March but got 11lb for it; poor next time and returns today. |
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8th (11) (12/1 +33%)Mount Frisco |
12/1(+33%) | (11) Mount Frisco 12/1, Below form and outclassed when comfortably held in a 2m1f handicap chase at Cork last time. Has only a small chance if allowed easy lead. Well beaten over hurdles and fences in the spring; not easy to fancy 3lb out of the h'cap. |
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|B| (3) (12/1 -100%)The King Of Prs |
12/1(-100%) | (3) The King Of Prs 12/1, Below form, possibly outstayed late when comfortably held in the Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3) over 2m4f at Punchestown last time. Has a bit to find. Last win was in a Grade 3 h'cap chase in January; below form since and still 6lb higher. |
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|F| (10) (16/1 +0%)The Dasher Conway |
16/1(+0%) | (10) The Dasher Conway 16/1, May not have stayed when comfortably held in a 2m7f handicap chase at Galway last time. Effective between 2m and 2½m, though out of form, the handicapper is beginning to relent. Regressive over fences this year and has to do much more from 1lb out of the h'cap. |
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|PU| (8) (14/1 -75%)West Away |
14/1(-75%) | (8) West Away 14/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of when finishing down the field in a 2m4f handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2½m and acts on good ground but inconsistent over fences. Runner-up in a Wexford beginners but was poor in a Cheltenham h'cap and has to rebound. |

THE KING OF PRS is best on soft ground and gained a fifth career win when landing the valuable Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse last term. He ran well on seasonal debut last year and hopefully is fully tuned up here on his reappearance. Riding arrangements suggest Downmexicoway is preferred of Henry de Bromhead's trio, and he won in good style at Killarney. Stablemate Champagne Mahler decisively beat Rebel Gold on soft ground over C&D on his penultimate start, while Captains Nephew should benefit from his return after a summer break at Listowel.

The horse in form is the progressive DOWNMEXICOWAY, runner-up in a Tipperary Grade 3 novice last time and he is selected
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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) (6/1 +0%)Nickelforce |
6/1(+0%) | (6) Nickelforce 6/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 110 over 2m5f at Market Rasen last time. Effective at 2 1/2m on a sound surface; admirably consistent though can be a touch frustrating. Continues to run well in defeat and every chance of being involved once more. |
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2nd (7) (5/2 +58%)Tapley |
5/2(+58%) | (7) Tapley 5/2, Ran to form when 9l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Plumpton last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time, enjoys making the running, and looks the pick of the market. Flashes of good form over hurdles and could yet pay his way over fences (0-3). |
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3rd (1) (10/3 -21%)Bourbali |
10/3(-21%) | (1) Bourbali 10/3, Ran to form when tiring late after a break, finishing a 9 1/2l third in a handicap chase over 2m2f at Kempton last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective over 2–2 1/2m; generally consistent and should come on for latest run. Could strip fitter for this recent third at Kempton and that form has been franked. |
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4th (5) (11/4 +8%)Abingworth |
11/4(+8%) | (5) Abingworth 11/4, Won a handicap by 4 1/4l off 110 over 2m5f at Market Rasen three starts ago. Outclassed and possibly flattered when well held in the Charlie Wood Stakes (Listed) last time. Returning from a break but in good form. Overall record over fences is hard to knock, with five wins and four seconds in 17 starts. |
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5th (4) (15/2 +6%)Sayva |
15/2(+6%) | (4) Sayva 15/2, Needed the run on chase debut when fourth, beaten 18l, in a handicap chase over 2m2f at Kempton last time. Enjoys making the running, effective from 2–2 1/2m, and should improve for that initial chasing experience. Weak 10-1 chance when beaten 18l on chase debut at Kempton (2m2f); may yet improve. |
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6th (3) (14/1 -27%)Jaramillo |
14/1(-27%) | (3) Jaramillo 14/1, Outpaced and below form when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Fontwell last time. Looks on a stiff mark. His last two runs, in particular, leave him with some questions to answer right now. |

A five-time winner over fences and back over jumps following a couple of mediocre efforts on the level this summer, ABINGWORTH makes plenty of appeal on his return from a break with Harry Cobden booked. It is possible that James Owen could eke out more improvement from the seven-year-old and he's a bit of a C&D specialist (2-3). Nickelforce is race-fit and arrives in good heart so would be no surprise winner, while Bourbali has to enter the equation as well.

Everything looks right for BOURBALI to run well, especially after the form of his comeback run was franked last weekend.
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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) (17/2 +39%)Cadell |
17/2(+39%) | (3) Cadell 17/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m2f here last time when wearing blinkers for the first time. Effective around 3m on good ground and could bounce back. Blinkered after jumping right throughout here on return, causing the saddle to slip. |
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2nd (7) (3/1 +14%)Al Kalila |
3/1(+14%) | (7) Al Kalila 3/1, Improved when beaten 3l off a mark of 117 at Fairyhouse last time in race which has worked out well. The trainer is in form, and he looks the pick on balance of form with promise of more to come over fences. Progressive hurdler last season and could be interesting if taking to fences. |
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3rd (5) (7/2 -40%)Dom Of Mary |
7/2(-40%) | (5) Dom Of Mary 7/2, Pulled up in the Scottish Grand National over 4m at Ayr last time; not disgraced in Kim Muir previously but has a bit to find. On a dangerous mark now on his first race for James Owen (same owners). |
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4th (1) (3/1 +40%)Dare To Shout |
3/1(+40%) | (1) Dare To Shout 3/1, Returned to form when back up in trip and off a break at his favoured venue, landing a handicap by a neck off a mark of 131 over 3m1f at Carlisle last time. A generally consistent veteran who performs well at 2½–3m and goes well at Carlisle. Only 1lb higher than for Carlisle win and this proven weight carrier can hold his form. |
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5th (6) (4/1 +20%)Walk On Quest |
4/1(+20%) | (6) Walk On Quest 4/1, Keen and below form off a stiff mark when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Perth last time. Showing progression over fences. Won his first four chases (all handicaps) before hitting the buffers in final two races. |
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6th (4) (22/1 -100%)Grozni |
22/1(-100%) | (4) Grozni 22/1, Needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m2f here last time. Suited by 3m on good ground. Made a quiet stable debut here two weeks ago but the visor is back on and that's a plus. |
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7th (8) (12/1 -118%)Ned Tanner |
12/1(-118%) | (8) Ned Tanner 12/1, Ran to form but was ultimately well held up in grade when fourth, beaten 10l in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Ayr last time. Has a small chance. Rejuvenated last season in this headgear combination; returning to further is a plus. |

Dare To Shout made a successful return to the fray at Carlisle last month and holds an obvious chance, but the vote goes to NED TANNER. The nine-year-old was last seen finishing fourth in a warmer event at Ayr and is a two-time C&D winner. If ready to go, he could prove a tough nut to crack. Walk On Quest also likes it around here and is another to watch out for.

Another chance is given to CADELL. He jumped out to the right here two weeks ago but he has won around and blinkers are now added.
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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) (4/1 +11%)Spycatcher |
4/1(+11%) | (2) Spycatcher 4/1, Back to something pretty close to his best when winning well in 6f Gr 3 at Chantilly last time; this ground will suit and very much a contender. Won C&D Listed in March; emphatic success in Group 3 latest; solid chance despite penalty. |
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2nd (5) (11/2 +50%)Zoum Zoum |
11/2(+50%) | (5) Zoum Zoum 11/2, C&D winner on soft last season; below-par when favourite for this race; tongue tie goes on; even his peak form leaves him looking vulnerable in a good race of its type here. Acts well on soft; C&D handicap winner last autumn; good Listed 2nd in May; mixed since. |
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3rd (8) (28/1 +15%)Magic Basma |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Magic Basma 28/1, Yard won this last year; useful filly who acts on soft but fair bit more needed to be involved here and others are preferred. Sole win on 2yo debut; two fair Listed runs in August and September; out on a limb today. |
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4th (13) (22/1 +33%)Vadream |
22/1(+33%) | (13) Vadream 22/1, 7yo who has plenty to prove on 2025 form; however, she won well in C&D Listed race in 2023 in her only previous run here and this ground will suit, so not completely ruled out. Winner of her sole C&D start, back in 2023; not having a great year and work cut out. |
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5th (4) (9/4 -38%)Montassib |
9/4(-38%) | (4) Montassib 9/4, Below-par latest but did run okay on ground faster than ideal; promising seasonal return before that; Gr 1 winner last season will like this ground and this C&D winner has strong form claims. Group 1 winner in 2024; hard to withstand his late dash when on song; major player. |
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6th (3) (7/1 +0%)Apollo One |
7/1(+0%) | (3) Apollo One 7/1, Not clear run when unlucky second in Gr 3 at Ascot latest; suited by 6f, acts on any, likes cut; generally consistent and tough; has the form to have a very big say. Superb at different levels, including Gr3 win last October; luckless in that race latest. |
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7th (7) (22/1 -38%)Circe |
22/1(-38%) | (7) Circe 22/1, Has made up into a very useful filly this season while 6f on soft will be fine; fair bit more needed in this strongly-contested Listed race, though. Outran big odds when 4th in 7f Group 3 here in September but lesser 6f Listed run since. |
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8th (10) (28/1 +30%)Nariko |
28/1(+30%) | (10) Nariko 28/1, Useful handicapper but doesn't look up to this, especially after being well held in Ascot Gr 3 latest; acts on soft. Made good progress in 6f handicaps but lesser runs on last two starts (Group 3 latest). |
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9th (1) (12/1 -118%)Art Power |
12/1(-118%) | (1) Art Power 12/1, Admirable servant who isn't quite the force of old but was still up to winning a Gr 3 at The Curragh (goes well there; 6f, soft) in September; Gr 1 too much since; worth considering. Wonderfully durable over the years but suited by the Curragh; work to do under penalty. |
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10th (9) (16/1 +36%)Miss Nightfall |
16/1(+36%) | (9) Miss Nightfall 16/1, Useful handicapper who drops back to 6f after racing at 7f (mostly) and 1m this season; acts on soft; fair bit more is needed to be a factor here. Useful 7f run in Group 3 here (soft) before weak effort latest; trip query at 6f. |
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11th (11) (25/1 +0%)Navassa Island |
25/1(+0%) | (11) Navassa Island 25/1, Useful sprint filly who ran to form when second to clearcut winner Spycatcher in Gr 3 at Chantilly (very soft) latest; plenty more needed and others are readily preferred. Had some sobering defeats since July and over 4l behind Spycatcher in France last month. |
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12th (6) (18/1 +10%)Balmoral Lady |
18/1(+10%) | (6) Balmoral Lady 18/1, Smart filly on her day; 28-1 second in this last year but out of form lately and it'll be a surprise if she can fare as well again. Close 2nd in this race last year; 2025 started well but lesser efforts of late. |
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13th (12) (22/1 +21%)Stop The Cavalry |
22/1(+21%) | (12) Stop The Cavalry 22/1, Useful filly who has spent this season running at 7f-1m; good deal more required to be involved dropped back to 6f. Fully effective at 1m on soft; big drop in trip; first 6f run since win in July 2024. |

It's hard to get away from MONTASSIB. William Haggas' seven-year-old took last year's Sprint Cup at Haydock and wasn't beaten far into third at Group 3 level at Newbury on his belated return to action in September. He followed that up when only seventh in the Champions Sprint at Ascot, but this is a lot easier. Spycatcher regained the winning thread at Chantilly and is also a C&D winner so he has to be respected. Art Power completes the shortlist.

The class horse is former Group 1 winner MONTASSIB who looks set to benefit from the drop in grade and return to soft ground.
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) (6/4 +63%)Hidden History |
6/4(+63%) | (5) Hidden History 6/4, Well backed and his latest form has been franked. Well treated up 7lb and ran to form when beaten a neck off 122 over 2m4f at Perth last time. A strong contender with promise of more to come over fences. Did well over hurdles for new yard in the spring; open to further improvement now chasing. |
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2nd (2) (7/1 +0%)Theatre Man |
7/1(+0%) | (2) Theatre Man 7/1, Below form and needed the run after wind surgery when beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Newbury last time. Second run since the wind operation and gradually progressive. Second in hot handicap chase in January 2024 but unable to reproduce that form last season. |
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3rd (1) (9/2 -50%)Champagne Twist |
9/2(-50%) | (1) Champagne Twist 9/2, Probably not stay after finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon on his most recent start. Returning from a long layoff but open to marked improvement given yard's horses tend to improve for chasing. Disappointing in light hurdling campaign last term but not written off for in-form yard. |
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4th (4) (10/1 +17%)El Granjero |
10/1(+17%) | (4) El Granjero 10/1, Had every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Unexposed over fences and a clear threat. Bumped into thriving mare when going close in March on sole previous chase start. |
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|PU| (7) (7/2 -27%)Andy Amo |
7/2(-27%) | (7) Andy Amo 7/2, The yard won this race last year. Well handicapped on UK form when beaten 1/2l off 117 over 2m7f at Fairyhouse last time; that very strong form. Yard's horses tend to improve for fences and Bowen booked; strong claims. Progressive over hurdles last season and trainer won this last year with Haiti Couleurs. |
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|PU| (6) (9/1 +50%)Strackan |
9/1(+50%) | (6) Strackan 9/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Uttoxeter last time but progressive hurdler prior. The trainer is in form and he holds a chance on chase debut Hurdle hat-trick last season; pulled up when last seen but a break may have helped. |

The wheels fell off Champagne Twist after unseating his rider at Cheltenham last November with a pair of underwhelming efforts at Ascot and Huntingdon, although he still has time on his side and the switch to fences may see him in a better light. Rebecca Curtis won this 12 months ago with subsequent Cheltenham Festival/Irish National hero Haiti Couleurs and the Welsh handler has a strong chance of following up with ANDY AMO. Progressive over hurdles last season, the six-year-old also made the trip over to Fairyhouse when runner-up in a series final and is expected to have more to offer in this discipline. Hidden History and King Of Answers head the remainder.

This could go to EL GRANJERO, who was second to a well-handicapped mare at Stratford in March on his sole previous outing over fences.
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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 (11) (10/1 -150%)Maverick Mack |
10/1(-150%) | (11) Maverick Mack 10/1, Yard won this race last year; made his move too soon but ran well for a long way on debut when beaten 6½l in a 4yo bumper at Punchestown; a feasible threat. Close 2nd on sole point start; weakened quickly on bumper debut; can do better. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 +17%)Bergamasquo |
5/2(+17%) | (1) Bergamasquo 5/2, Very promising debut when runner-up, beaten a length in a maiden over 3m at Toomebridge on only start; has a bit to find. Runner-up in two point starts and looks the stable first string, so entitled to respect. |
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3rd (17) (10/3 +58%)Latopix |
10/3(+58%) | (17) Latopix 10/3, Probably failed to stay when down the field in a Listed 4yo NH Flat Race over 2m1f at Cheltenham last time; returning from a long layoff but looks the pick on balance of form. Debut French bumper winner who was well beaten in two UK starts; makes stable/hurdle debut. |
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4th (18) (250/1 -150%)Miss Kingston |
250/1(-150%) | (18) Miss Kingston 250/1, Failed to find much after briefly threatening when below form back over fences, finishing down the field in a mares' bumper at Cork; difficult to fancy. Never involved in either bumper start and needs to show much more. |
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5th (10) (7/2 +13%)Mart Lane |
7/2(+13%) | (10) Mart Lane 7/2, 60,000 euros Awtaad gelding; dam was fair over 1m. Decent Flat pedigree and may go close on debut, provided the market speaks positively. |
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6th (2) (40/1 -43%)Blow Wind Blow |
40/1(-43%) | (2) Blow Wind Blow 40/1, Gleneagles gelding, full brother to Inthenickoftime who was fair over 1m6f; dam was fair over 1m. Brother to 2m1f/2m2f hurdle winner Inthenickoftime, but Mark Walsh rides Harty Cup. |
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7th (9) (14/1 +13%)Lupin Du Groschene |
14/1(+13%) | (9) Lupin Du Groschene 14/1, Rallied and showed minor promise on debut when 29l fourth in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary first time out; effective at 2m on good ground and should improve for that initial experience. 80-1 for debut, where he finished a modest fourth of 11; much more required. |
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8th (16) (40/1 +0%)Wilde Words |
40/1(+0%) | (16) Wilde Words 40/1, Showed little when well beaten in a maiden over 3m at Loughanmore on only start; hard to recommend. Tailed off in sole point-to-point start and that form shouldn't be enough. |
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9th (5) (80/1 -220%)Fairlander |
80/1(-220%) | (5) Fairlander 80/1, Showed mild promise on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Wexford last time; effective at 2½m and likely to find this drop to 2m too sharp. Finished 11l third in sole point and 28l behind on rules debut; may do better in h'caps. |
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|F| (3) (20/1 0%)Coup D'essay |
20/1(0%) | (3) Coup D'essay 20/1, 16,000 euros Bande gelding trained by a top handler; worth a market check. Dam hurdle placed in France and half-sister to 2m hurdle winner; Donoghue chooses another. |
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10th (14) (16/1 -113%)Solar Generation |
16/1(-113%) | (14) Solar Generation 16/1, 36,000 euros Order Of St George gelding; half-brother to Quick Draw, very useful over 3m; tongue-tie applied for the first time. Half-brother to Quick Draw and Guy; dam French Listed hurdles winner; worth a market check. |
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11th (8) (25/1 +50%)Lejolicoeur Du Mou |
25/1(+50%) | (8) Lejolicoeur Du Mou 25/1, Outpaced but showed minor promise on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; trainer in form and may improve for further than 2m in time. Well beaten on bumper debut and only modest improvement for first hurdles start last time. |
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12th (7) (100/1 -100%)Humble Brag |
100/1(-100%) | (7) Humble Brag 100/1, Made mistakes and failed to build on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Galway last time; effective at 2½m but may find this shorter trip too sharp; one for handicaps. Tailed off in both hurdling starts and he would be a surprise winner. |
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13th (4) (150/1 -500%)Don Jefe |
150/1(-500%) | (4) Don Jefe 150/1, £15,000 Jack Hobbs gelding, half-brother to Dance In The Park who was smart over 1m6f. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Breedsbreeze; best watched. |
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14th (6) (7/2 +61%)Harty Cup |
7/2(+61%) | (6) Harty Cup 7/2, Promising debut third, beaten 12l in a maiden over 3m at Belclare; has something to find here. Homebred Yeats gelding finished distant third in point; market can reveal expectations. |
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15th (15) (50/1 +38%)Whoswhointhezoo |
50/1(+38%) | (15) Whoswhointhezoo 50/1, Produced a modest effort when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; may need further than 2m in due course. Well behind in two hurdling starts and hard to see him being involved based on that. |
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16th (12) (250/1 -150%)Monkeyforajuice |
250/1(-150%) | (12) Monkeyforajuice 250/1, Showed no impact on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Galway; bred to want up to 3m and should show more on this step up in trip. Tailed off in a Galway maiden hurdle at 100-1; similar story likely. |
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17th (13) (25/1 -150%)Not So Serious |
25/1(-150%) | (13) Not So Serious 25/1, Ran a bit below form up in trip when fourth, beaten 14l in a 4yo bumper over 2m2f at Sligo latest; returns from a short break and has a bit to find. Beaten at 5-2 in both bumper starts; more needed on stable/hurdles debut. |

MAVERICK MACK was narrowly denied on his only point-to-point start and ran better than his finishing position would suggest in a Punchestown bumper last month. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding is sure to be well schooled and gets a tentative vote in what appears a modest enough maiden. Latopix hails from a yard in great form and won in France, but was soundly beaten on both bumper starts for Jamie Snowden. Bergamasquo and Harty Cup have both shown promise between the flags, while Mart Lane cost 60,000 euro as a yearling and any market support would be significant on debut.

Most appealing of those with form to go on is Bergamasquo, however, debutant MART LANE is given the tentative 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 (7) (11/2 +39%)Sweet Caryline |
11/2(+39%) | (7) Sweet Caryline 11/2, Well treated up 5lb and ran to form when landing a handicap by a neck off 104 over 2m at Chepstow last time; effective at 2m, suited by decent ground, and continues to progress. Held on gamely at Chepstow last month; 4lb wrong in this stronger race, though. |
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2nd (1) (5/4 +23%)Jubilee Alpha |
5/4(+23%) | (1) Jubilee Alpha 5/4, The yard won this race last year. Improved up in trip when winning a Listed Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m4f by 2l last time. The class angle and looks the pick on balance of form. Dual Listed winner during productive novice campaign; can improve further this season. |
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3rd (4) (12/1 -20%)Porter In The Park |
12/1(-20%) | (4) Porter In The Park 12/1, Had every chance and returned to form down in grade, doing best of those up with the pace when beaten 3 1/4l off 118 at Ludlow last time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and needs a sound surface. Looks a big player. Second in this last year and ran well last month; player if there's no significant rain. |
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4th (3) (13/2 -18%)Laravie |
13/2(-18%) | (3) Laravie 13/2, Landed a handicap by 8l off 107 over 2m7f at Uttoxeter in June. Made too much use of the horse and was outclassed when pulled up in the Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) latest; progressive over various trips until limitations were exposed last time. Won four in a row in early part of season; ran as though something was amiss last month. |
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5th (5) (10/1 +38%)Love Of Neymore |
10/1(+38%) | (5) Love Of Neymore 10/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 113 over 3m at Chepstow last time; returning from a long layoff and looks a contender. Front-runner; absent since February but this course winner is not yet fully exposed. |
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6th (2) (9/1 -80%)Bethpage |
9/1(-80%) | (2) Bethpage 9/1, Won cosily and gamely when improving up in trip to land a handicap by 3 1/4l off 122 over 3m2f at Stratford last time; her latest form looks very strong. In career-best form in the spring; resumes on career-high mark but still considered. |
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7th (6) (15/2 -25%)Jena D'oudairies |
15/2(-25%) | (6) Jena D'oudairies 15/2, From the yard that won this last year. Made mistakes, struggled under a penalty, and did plenty early when fourth beaten 20l in a 2m4f novice hurdle at Worcester last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and looks a leading player on race times. Ran well in Cheltenham handicap in April but signed off with odds-on defeat here in May. |

JUBILEE ALPHA is smart and can give these rivals weight and a beating on her seasonal/handicap debut. Paul Nicholls' charge finished second in the Grade 2 mares' bumper at the Grand National meeting a couple of seasons ago and was good enough to win twice in Listed company over hurdles last term. There should be more to come and she can land this prize en route to stepping back up in class. Sweet Caryline is progressive enough to be of interest, despite running from 4lb out of the handicap. Others to note include Bethpage and Porter In The Park.

The class act in the line-up is JUBILEE APLHA, who was a smart novice last season and has scope to progress again this term.
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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) (11/4 -57%)Sir Carnegie |
11/4(-57%) | (1) Sir Carnegie 11/4, Improved when landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off 86 at Newcastle last time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m. Progressing for his new yard and could still be ahead of his mark. Won in good style at Newcastle last week on third chase start; unproven on slow ground. |
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2nd (7) (2/1 +40%)Wearelongterm |
2/1(+40%) | (7) Wearelongterm 2/1, Ran to form when beaten a length off 84 here last time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and appears back in form. Yet to win under rules but close third over C&D last time and could be thereabouts. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 +21%)Jirko |
11/1(+21%) | (2) Jirko 11/1, Stepped up in trip but finished down the field in a 3m handicap hurdle at Ayr most recently; among the contenders if improving for switch to fences. Yet to threaten but connections waste little time in sending him chasing; watch the market. |
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4th (6) (14/1 -17%)Joie More |
14/1(-17%) | (6) Joie More 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here last time on his second run after a wind operation; effective at 2 1/2m but currently out of form. Form went wrong way last term and he was pulled up here on recent chase/seasonal debut. |
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5th (4) (11/2 +39%)Auchinlek |
11/2(+39%) | (4) Auchinlek 11/2, Needed the run on chase debut when fourth, beaten 20l in a 3m handicap chase at Perth; effective around 2 1/2m and should come on for that reappearance, worth another go at 3m. Well beaten on all five starts; dam Grade 2 winner; could take step forward at some point. |
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6th (5) (40/1 -60%)Jo Arengeot Bey Aa |
40/1(-60%) | (5) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 40/1, Pulled up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee last time and has a bit to find to feature. 2023 point winner; tailed off or pulled up over hurdles on last season's four outings. |
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|PU| (8) (6/1 +50%)Boolamore Classic |
6/1(+50%) | (8) Boolamore Classic 6/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hexham last time; unexposed over fences and open to marked improvement if bouncing back. Hurdle winner but inconsistent and he was tailed off last December in his only chase. |
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|PU| (9) (12/1 -9%)Knightphase |
12/1(-9%) | (9) Knightphase 12/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a 2m5f novice hurdle here last time; cheekpieces fitted for the first time and not without a chance. Point winner who makes his handicap/chase debut off a basement mark in first-time headgear. |

SIR CARNEGIE readily justified favouritism in this grade at Newcastle last week and now has a 7lb higher rating to contend with. Considering the manner of that victory, the five-year-old appears the one to beat again. Wearelongterm made the frame at this circuit on his most recent start and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. Of the rest, Auchinlek makes the most appeal.

Topweight SIR CARNEGIE (nap) impressed at Newcastle last week and is selected to follow up. Auchinlek may be the chief 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 (8) (5/2 +72%)The Resdev Scholar |
5/2(+72%) | (8) The Resdev Scholar 5/2, Back-to-back 7f nursery wins lately, latterly in four-runner race here (7f); a contender up 1lb if as effective at 6f. Couple of 7f wins last month, latest here; fighting chance in current form. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +38%)Gorey Gold |
4/1(+38%) | (4) Gorey Gold 4/1, Ran to form when close third at Newbury (6f, soft) last time; closely matched with runner-up Better And Better on that form; unlikely to be far away. Ties in closely with a couple of today's rivals on Newbury running last time. |
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3rd (7) (9/2 +63%)Proof |
9/2(+63%) | (7) Proof 9/2, In good form lately, last time close fourth at Newbury (6f, soft); closely matched with the two immediately in front there; bold show wouldn't surprise. Ties in with two of today's opponents on Newbury form last time. |
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4th (9) (16/1 -357%)Sagremor |
16/1(-357%) | (9) Sagremor 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden whose best effort was probably on debut at Deauville (7f, soft); needs to cope with British 'soft' now; possible improver handicapping now and worth considering. Gives the impression he may improve for this drop to 6f on handicap debut. |
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5th (1) (8/1 -33%)Go Vince Go |
8/1(-33%) | (1) Go Vince Go 8/1, In good form, including latest third of five over C&D (soft); should run well but may be vulnerable from a win point of view. Three-time winner; creditable third over C&D last time; solid chance off same mark. |
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6th (3) (16/1 -33%)Trust Amy |
16/1(-33%) | (3) Trust Amy 16/1, Improved but very possibly flattered when fifth of seven in C&D Listed race here (heavy) last time; chance depends on whether she can replicate that latest form. Possibly flattered in C&D Listed event last time; mark raised a further 7lb. |
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7th (6) (25/1 -56%)Harswell Angel |
25/1(-56%) | (6) Harswell Angel 25/1, Improved, bit wayward under pressure when winning a novice at Redcar on turf debut last time; this demands more and this ground is an unknown. Ideally needs to keep straighter but otherwise may build on his Redcar win. |
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8th (2) (14/1 -133%)Better And Better |
14/1(-133%) | (2) Better And Better 14/1, Two wins this season while latest close, improved second at Newbury (6f, soft) entitles him to plenty of respect; cheekpieces first time now. Went close at Newbury most recently and may remain competitive; headgear fitted. |
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9th (10) (28/1 -27%)Rum Therapy |
28/1(-27%) | (10) Rum Therapy 28/1, Running consistently well since sent handicapping, including in two wins, latterly on soft; ran to form last time; has to be respected. Solid record in handicaps but still needs to prove she can win above Class 6. |
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|PU| (5) (11/2 -57%)Sing The Blues |
11/2(-57%) | (5) Sing The Blues 11/2, Made all when showing improved form to get off the mark when winning a novice at Goodwood last time; unraced on slower than good; may well improve for her good yard; respected. Won at Goodwood on return from break and may well improve further; respected. |

Sing The Blues shed her maiden tag at the third time of asking at Goodwood and has to be considered on her nursery bow. However, THE RESDEV SCHOLAR completed a double over 7f here on his most recent outing and is just 1lb higher. Dropping back a furlong shouldn't pose the son of Mehmas any problems and he looks the way to go. Go Vince Go is another to keep an eye on.

A chance is taken on SAGREMOR who is by no means the form pick but may well show improvement. Second choice is Sing The Blues.
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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) (7/2 -27%)Mambonumberfive |
7/2(-27%) | (6) Mambonumberfive 7/2, Below form when well beaten in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m1f here last time; Adonis winner prior; yard's horses tend to improve for chasing; the class edge. Grade 2 juvenile hurdle winner in February; could have a very bright future over fences. |
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2nd (5) (4/1 +11%)Highlands Legacy |
4/1(+11%) | (5) Highlands Legacy 4/1, Ran to form on chase debut, appreciating the stiff test and track when landing a handicap by 2l off 115 over 2m1f at Worcester; effective from 2m to 2½m, handles any ground, and has more to come. Improved to win on chase debut at Worcester and could take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
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3rd (8) (28/1 -100%)Glengouly |
28/1(-100%) | (8) Glengouly 28/1, Raced too freely returning from a break after a wind operation and may have found the ground too quick when down the field in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter; second run since wind op and regressing for new yard. Continues to tumble down the weights but hard to fancy on this year's evidence. |
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4th (2) (10/3 +52%)Javert Allen |
10/3(+52%) | (2) Javert Allen 10/3, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time; had been in good form beforehand and looks progressive. Lightly raced 6yo who did well over fences last season and could still have more to offer. |
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5th (7) (9/1 +18%)Jour D'evasion |
9/1(+18%) | (7) Jour D'evasion 9/1, Ran to form off a stiff mark when beaten 8l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Ascot last time; had been in good form before, trainer in form, and returns from a long layoff; a value selection on balance of form with promise of more to come over fences. Consistent over hurdles and his half-brother improved when sent over fences. |
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6th (9) (15/2 +25%)Dunstall Rambler |
15/2(+25%) | (9) Dunstall Rambler 15/2, From a yard that has won two of the last ten runnings; did it cosily and improved again when winning a 2m1f handicap by 18l off 100 at Worcester; suited by 2m on decent ground and hugely progressive though this is tougher. Hit with 12lb rise for Worcester win and this is hotter, but he did it very easily. |
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7th (10) (22/1 +45%)Flamelco |
22/1(+45%) | (10) Flamelco 22/1, Ran to form when just beaten by a race-fit rival, finishing second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Sedgefield; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to firm, and remains in form. Three wins last season but there's a suspicion he'll be vulnerable now up in grade. |
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8th (3) (16/1 +20%)Netywell |
16/1(+20%) | (3) Netywell 16/1, Travelled well but flattened out up the hill when needing the run to finish 8l third in a 2m1f handicap chase at Kelso; effective at 2m on soft ground and now dropping towards a workable mark. On a handy mark and could build on his recent reappearance outing at Kelso. |
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9th (4) (10/1 -11%)Alcedo |
10/1(-11%) | (4) Alcedo 10/1, Travelled well but finished tired, running to form when 15l third in a 3m handicap chase at Exeter on latest start; returning from a long layoff and needs to find more. Won at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy) in February on second chase start; not ruled out. |

Dunstall Rambler is likely to be popular after his 18-length success at Worcester, although a 12lb rise and significant step up in grade are both concerns. With that in mind, preference is for MAMBONUMBERFIVE, who won the Adonis at Kempton in February and his subsequent Grade 1 defeat at this venue can be forgiven. A mark of 128 should be workable for Ben Pauling's gelding as he looks to exploit an 8lb age allowance on his chasing debut. Others to note are Highlands Legacy, Alcedo and Javert Allen.

The selection is JAVERT ALLEN, a front-runner who has won two of his four chase starts and should be well suited by this course.
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 (2) (18/1 -29%)Chase The Moon |
18/1(-29%) | (2) Chase The Moon 18/1, Fell in a maiden over 3m at Monksgrange last time; faces a tough task. Was running a decent race when falling at the last in a point; worth a market check. |
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2nd (13) (2/7 +64%)Tim Toe |
2/7(+64%) | (13) Tim Toe 2/7, Raced wide but made a very promising debut when a 2l winner in a 4yo bumper at Thurles; the one to beat on overall form. Won a Thurles bumper in March on good ground; has moved to a top yard, major respect. |
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3rd (17) (12/1 +14%)Likealightswitch |
12/1(+14%) | (17) Likealightswitch 12/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle over 2m2f at Sligo last time; effective at 2m on soft and good ground; progressive and should remain competitive. Best of three maiden hurdle runs came when third over C&D; a lesser Sligo effort since. |
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4th (6) (5/1 +0%)Jacko Star |
5/1(+0%) | (6) Jacko Star 5/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 7 1/4l in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time; trainer in form. Effective at 2m on heavy and good ground; likely to stay further but has shown enough to win a maiden. Solid efforts in two maiden hurdles; can improve and handles this ground; big contender. |
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5th (1) (40/1 -150%)Blazing Duke |
40/1(-150%) | (1) Blazing Duke 40/1, Had no clear run and produced a modest bumper debut when well beaten in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f at Ballinrobe on only start; all to do. Well beaten on debut for Gavin Cromwell in a Ballinrobe bumper in April and best watched. |
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6th (5) (300/1 -200%)Hesgonethatway |
300/1(-200%) | (5) Hesgonethatway 300/1, Showed improvement from debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wexford last time; may prefer a trip further than 2m. An improved effort at Wexford last time but still well beaten and lots more needed. |
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7th (7) (33/1 -18%)Kellys Corner |
33/1(-18%) | (7) Kellys Corner 33/1, Put in a modest effort when well beaten in a maiden over 3m at Loughrea on only start; wears a tongue-tie for the first time; big task. Well beaten in two points so doesn't make much appeal on rules debut; tongue-tie on. |
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8th (12) (20/1 -11%)Sticktothescript |
20/1(-11%) | (12) Sticktothescript 20/1, Made a promising start when runner-up, beaten 10l in a maiden over 3m at Liscarroll on debut; needs further progress. Beaten 10l by a potentially useful rival sole point start; can run well on hurdling debut. |
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9th (16) (66/1 -164%)Foxy Footprints |
66/1(-164%) | (16) Foxy Footprints 66/1, Produced a fair debut, shaping as though needing the run when 15l fourth in a Mares bumper at Punchestown first time out; further improvement required. Solid in a Punchestown bumper on recent debut but has to find a fair bit more over hurdles. |
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10th (3) (200/1 -203%)Dearg Mor |
200/1(-203%) | (3) Dearg Mor 200/1, A €4,500 Ribchester gelding who looks an unlikely winner on debut. Decent Flat pedigree but made only Eur4,500 as a yearling; likely to improve from this. |
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11th (8) (66/1 -313%)Las Brisas Boy |
66/1(-313%) | (8) Las Brisas Boy 66/1, Outpaced and modest on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Punchestown on only start; hard to fancy. Well beaten in a Punchestown festival bumper in May and is best watched on hurdles bow. |
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12th (15) (25/1 -79%)Emesteraye |
25/1(-79%) | (15) Emesteraye 25/1, Made a promising debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wexford on only start; effective at 2m and should improve with experience. Beaten 11l in a Wexford maiden hurdle on debut; should have improved since and run well. |
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13th (9) (150/1 -50%)Loi Des Jeux |
150/1(-50%) | (9) Loi Des Jeux 150/1, Raced too freely and was well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Galway on only start; could do better if settling, but improvement required. Beaten a long way in a Galway maiden hurdle on debut and can only be watched. |
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14th (4) (28/1 -75%)Glenrush Bay |
28/1(-75%) | (4) Glenrush Bay 28/1, Produced a modest bumper debut when well beaten in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f at Killarney on only start; has plenty to find. Beaten a long way in a Killarney bumper on debut; from a top yard but not easy to fancy. |
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|PU| (10) (50/1 -25%)Rattledelatch |
50/1(-25%) | (10) Rattledelatch 50/1, A €17,500 Jet Away gelding; half-brother to Folks Like Us, a moderate performer from 17f to 23f. By a decent sire and cost Eur17,500 as a 3yo; likely to improve from this. |
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|PU| (11) (250/1 -525%)Scottish Reel |
250/1(-525%) | (11) Scottish Reel 250/1, Failed to build on debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last time; effective at 2m on decent ground; probably one for handicaps. Ran respectably in a Roscommon maiden hurdle but was below that level back there since. |

TIM TOE has joined Henry de Bromhead after being snapped up by leading owners Robcour, following his bumper win at Thurles back in March. The Joshua Tree gelding beat a decent field that day, with the third horse Galileo Sand having won twice since. He looks hard to oppose now on his jumping bow. Jacko Star has shown promise on both his starts, finishing fourth at Navan and on his return at Roscommon in September. Likealightswitch is another to note.

With his yard in cracking form, Thurles debut bumper winner last spring TIM TOE can make a winning transition to hurdles.
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) (10/1 -150%)Bone Marra |
10/1(-150%) | (2) Bone Marra 10/1, Below form on handicap debut, didn't stay 8l third in a nursery at Leicester most recent run; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective at 6f, acts on fast ground and all-weather; big gelding, can improve but stamina a query. 5f win here on debut; has not matched it; hopes of revival rest on tongue-tie/return to AW. |
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2nd (5) (12/1 -20%)Jackabi |
12/1(-20%) | (5) Jackabi 12/1, Probably didn't stay, ridden from front well beaten in a maiden over 8f at Newmarket latest; hood first time; trainer in form; effective at 7f, acts on GF; drops in trip for handicap debut, tried in tongue-tie. Second run was encouraging but he needs improvement from handicapping and new hood. |
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3rd (4) (11/2 +54%)Chale Chalo |
11/2(+54%) | (4) Chale Chalo 11/2, Again below maiden level beaten 5l in a nursery over 6f at Kempton last time; suited by 6f, acts on good and fast ground; mark could be stiff still. Struggled in two nurseries; down in weights but not sure to be suited by the extra furlong. |
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4th (1) (11/8 -51%)Exotic Baby |
11/8(-51%) | (1) Exotic Baby 11/8, Fair effort under penalty, down in trip 3/4l third in a novice at Kempton most recent run; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; open to further improvement now handicapping. Improved with each run and latest Kempton 3rd (under penalty) looks solid form; big chance. |
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5th (3) (9/5 +46%)Balthamos |
9/5(+46%) | (3) Balthamos 9/5, Below form, too keen beaten 6l in a nursery at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; hood first time; suited by 7f, acts on a sound surface; nice type, but could do with relaxing. The addition of a hood could help but he doesn't look especially well treated. |

EXOTIC BABY has progressed with each of his three starts, most recently finishing third under a penalty at Kempton. George Boughey's youngster makes his nursery bow off a workable rating of 86 and looks the way to go. Bone Marra finished last of three at Leicester in August but he is a course winner and sports a first-time tongue-tie, which may bring about improvement. Balthamos looks best of the rest.

The vote goes to EXOTIC BABY who has progressed with each of his three runs and can register his second win.
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) (10/11 -25%)Blueking D'oroux |
10/11(-25%) | (1) Blueking D'oroux 10/11, The yard has won three of the last ten runnings of this race. When second, beaten 3/4l in the Intermediate Chase over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by a sound surface. A classy hurdler who should build on his chase debut. Smart hurdler; came up short on chase debut but could be a different proposition here. |
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2nd (2) (15/2 +32%)Breaking Cover |
15/2(+32%) | (2) Breaking Cover 15/2, Won a handicap chase at Newton Abbot over 2m by 15l last time, doing it cosily and improving again with a strong pace. The trainer is in form. Effective at 2m on good ground and may stay slightly further; a progressive type. Made hay at a lower level and on RPRs he deserves his chance; improving. |
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3rd (3) (9/1 +44%)Rightsotom |
9/1(+44%) | (3) Rightsotom 9/1, Needed the run on chase debut when finishing down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham most recently. Cheekpieces are fitted for the first time. Effective at 2 1/2m but this grade demands more. Useful hurdler when on his game; needed to run better on recent chase debut at Cheltenham. |
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4th (4) (7/4 +30%)Cobra Queen |
7/4(+30%) | (4) Cobra Queen 7/4, Up 5lb and well treated, she improved when appreciating a stiffer test at the trip to win a handicap chase at Roscommon over 2m6f by 8 1/2l last time. Progressive over fences around 2 1/2m and may stay 3m. Better chaser than hurdler, winning well last twice; has earned herself a crack at this. |
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5th (5) (50/1 -25%)Settle Down Jill |
50/1(-25%) | (5) Settle Down Jill 50/1, The yard won this race last year. Finished second, beaten 10l in a handicap chase over 2m at Fakenham last time. Probably needs 2 1/2m and acts on good ground. A point winner who has been highly tried under rules and is progressing. She'd be receiving lots of weight off all her rivals were this a handicap. |

Despite being turned over at very short odds on his first attempt over fences at Newton Abbot, it will be disappointing if BLUEKING D'OROUX isn't able to capitalise on that experience. A smart hurdler who won a Grade 2 at Sandown in April, he is expected to be sharper with that recent run under his belt in a bid to give Paul Nicholls his 12th success in the event. Cobra Queen has improved with each chase start and made light work of a Roscommon handicap. She is respected along with recent wide-margin Newton Abbot winner Breaking Cover.

The best of these over hurdles and highly likely to step up plenty on his first run over fences, BLUEKING D'OROUX appeals most.
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) (33/1 -32%)Golden Mind |
33/1(-32%) | (1) Golden Mind 33/1, Needs to bounce back to form though to be fair, 1m last time was probably too far; 6f and soft are okay but something to prove on recent efforts. Not impossibly treated and has course form on soft ground; still likely vulnerable though. |
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2nd (13) (18/1 +28%)Eye Of Dubai |
18/1(+28%) | (13) Eye Of Dubai 18/1, Won this last year; more needed on recent efforts, especially latest fair C&D fifth, but conditions will suit so does have an each-way shout in this repeat attempt. Won this race off 3lb lower last year; in good form but this year's race looks stronger. |
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3rd (21) (22/1 -10%)Rousing Encore |
22/1(-10%) | (21) Rousing Encore 22/1, Back in good form again lately, last time sound fourth over C&D (soft); bit more needed here and couldn't go any stronger than each-way chance. 3rd in this race last year; enjoyed a good 2025 campaign and holds each-way claims again. |
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4th (10) (28/1 +44%)Milford |
28/1(+44%) | (10) Milford 28/1, Possibilities on some of his spring/summer form and trip/ground are fine but something to prove on recent below-par efforts. Beaten 13 times since a winning 2yo debut; handles soft but others have stronger claims. |
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5th (6) (12/1 +25%)Oliver Show |
12/1(+25%) | (6) Oliver Show 12/1, Second in the Lincoln (1m) here in March but patchy since and has slight doubt about the trip (unraced below 6.5f) and on soft (acts on good to soft); others preferred. Two good course runs this year; dangerous mark but ground this slow is an unknown. |
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6th (4) (33/1 -106%)Stormy Impact |
33/1(-106%) | (4) Stormy Impact 33/1, Bit up and down but was back to best with latest second at Pontefract (6f, soft); bit more needed in this better-contested race. Two good handicap wins this year and ran well on soft at Pontefract latest; each-way shout. |
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7th (7) (9/2 -29%)Realign |
9/2(-29%) | (7) Realign 9/2, Career-best form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft, unraced on slower) last time; up 6lb but profile strongly suggests that he can come on again; shortlisted. Unexposed and promising sprinter; impressed at Haydock; ground the unknown factor. |
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8th (11) (25/1 -108%)Smart Vision |
25/1(-108%) | (11) Smart Vision 25/1, Bit more needed up 4lb for latest win in decent 5f contest here (heavy) but comes here in-form and 6f/ground are fine, so has to be considered. Thriving and showed plenty of pluck over 5f here two weeks ago; 4lb rise may find him out. |
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9th (3) (16/5 +54%)Fine Interview |
16/5(+54%) | (3) Fine Interview 16/5, In-form sprinter who made it two from three here with C&D (soft) win last time; 4lb rise demands a shade more but very much a leading contender. Good course form and 5-8 on soft ground; 4lb rise for latest win manageable; shortlisted. |
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10th (22) (16/1 +20%)Aberama Gold |
16/1(+20%) | (22) Aberama Gold 16/1, Running well, last time sound third over C&D (soft); 8yo needs more to quite win this but ground will suit too and has each-way chance as he bids for a 16th career win. Conditions will suit but held by stablemate Lord Bertie on latest C&D run. |
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11th (15) (20/1 +0%)Strike Red |
20/1(+0%) | (15) Strike Red 20/1, Below form lately and needs to bounce back; however, he's 6lb lower than when second in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in August and soft ground suits, so worth considering. Second in the Stewards' Cup off 6lb higher; quiet since but too talented to ignore. |
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12th (18) (40/1 -60%)Woven |
40/1(-60%) | (18) Woven 40/1, Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f, heavy) before fair fifth at Newbury; down the field in this last year; ground will suit but bit to prove from a form perspective. Conditions will suit but rising 10, has never been prolific & wasn't at his best last time. |
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13th (2) (12/1 -33%)Korker |
12/1(-33%) | (2) Korker 12/1, Often tardily away, which compromises his chance; sound latest C&D (soft; dwelt at the start) second makes him a contender if he doesn't completely blow his chance at the start. Placed in good 6f handicaps on last two runs, including here; hard to win with now. |
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14th (19) (25/1 -79%)Duran |
25/1(-79%) | (19) Duran 25/1, Couple of good seconds over C&D on soft/heavy this autumn are among his best 2025 efforts but shade more needed today and 5f may well be his optimum trip. Good 2nd to Smart Vision here last time but up 2lb in a deeper race; others appeal more. |
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15th (16) (14/1 +0%)Lord Bertie |
14/1(+0%) | (16) Lord Bertie 14/1, Welcome return to winning ways over C&D (soft) last time; 5lb rise calls for more in better race here but each-way claims nonetheless. Smooth C&D win two weeks ago; up 5lb in a better race but still needs consideration. |
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16th (12) (9/1 +36%)Akkadian Thunder |
9/1(+36%) | (12) Akkadian Thunder 9/1, Has become patchy lately and needs things to drop right too but he's very attractively weighted on his best 2025 form and a visor could help, so shortlisted here; 6f remains an unknown. Goes well at the track; not at best last time but the new visor could give him a lift. |
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17th (8) (50/1 -52%)Woolhampton |
50/1(-52%) | (8) Woolhampton 50/1, Back-to-back wins at 5f (including on soft) in late summer but opposable on recent efforts, especially as 5f is probably her optimum. Two turf wins in the 2nd half of 2025 and ran okay over 5f here latest; this looks tougher. |
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18th (20) (80/1 -60%)Running Queen |
80/1(-60%) | (20) Running Queen 80/1, Quite a useful 2yo (Listed-placed; acted on soft) but plenty to prove after two down-the-field runs this season, four months apart. Neither run this year suggests she is the answer to this competitive event. |
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19th (17) (25/1 -108%)Roach Power |
25/1(-108%) | (17) Roach Power 25/1, Has hit a rich vein of form this autumn, last time winning well at Newmarket (5f, soft); used to be every bit as good at 6f; up 8lb but shortlisted all the same. Five 5f wins since July; more to prove up 8lb and 1f but couldn't be in better form. |
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20th (5) (12/1 0%)Sophia's Starlight |
12/1(0%) | (5) Sophia's Starlight 12/1, Comes here in good form after Pontefract win and then third over C&D on quick return to action when behind a couple of these, both at 6f on soft; each-way chance. Conditions will suit and in good form but no easy task trying to dominate this field. |
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21st (9) (18/1 -50%)Solar Aclaim |
18/1(-50%) | (9) Solar Aclaim 18/1, Back to form over 5f here last time; 6f is fine and acts on soft but more needed on balance if he's going to have anything better than a place chance. Conditions will suit but not sure there is much room for error off his current mark. |
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22nd (14) (9/1 -29%)Evening Saigon |
9/1(-29%) | (14) Evening Saigon 9/1, Lightly-raced 3yo who acted on soft last year; well backed when winning on Chelmsford AW (6f) on last month's belated return; James Doyle jumps ship but shortlisted all the same. Back from layoff when making winning handicap debut (6f, AW) last month; could be anything. |

Evening Saigon made his first start in a handicap a winning one on his return from the sidelines at Chelmsford and provided he transfers that form to turf, he could have a say. DURAN finished a neck behind Smart Vision when second over 5f here recently, but is 2lb better off this time around. The son of Invincible Spirit remains on a workable rating and could be the one to side with. Fine Interview, a stablemate of Evening Saigon, bids for a hat-trick and also has a chance.

Akkadian Thunder can go well with Paul Mulrennan taking over but FINE INTERVIEW can complete a hat-trick.
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) (6/1 +50%)Colonel Harry |
6/1(+50%) | (2) Colonel Harry 6/1, Fell in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time; returns from a long layoff. Effective around 2 1/2m on softish ground and well treated on novice form including Graded win; goes well fresh. Last season's light campaign didn't go to plan but a break may have helped; not ruled out. |
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2nd (15) (18/1 -125%)Gaboriot |
18/1(-125%) | (15) Gaboriot 18/1, Pulled up in a 4m1f handicap chase at Newcastle last time after a break; usually held up and capable of better; placed in this last year; must bounce back. Failed to kick on last season after finishing third in this but he's not ruled out. |
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3rd (8) (7/1 +36%)Excello |
7/1(+36%) | (8) Excello 7/1, All but fell when making his move and wasn't knocked about when down the field in a handicap chase here last time; going well at the time; capable of better and well treated on French form; interesting. 6yo who was in contention when making mistake two out in the Topham over C&D in April. |
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4th (7) (22/1 -10%)Mahons Glory |
22/1(-10%) | (7) Mahons Glory 22/1, No obvious excuse when second, beaten 31l, in a 2m3f handicap chase at Wetherby last time. Enjoys forcing the pace; effective between 2m4f and 2m6f; was in good form before that run. Did well after joining this yard but well beaten last month and needs to bounce back. |
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5th (1) (17/2 -21%)Johnnywho |
17/2(-21%) | (1) Johnnywho 17/2, Below form when comfortably held in the Irish Grand National over 3m5f at Fairyhouse last time; narrowly denied in Kim Muir previously; remains a bright chasing prospect but will need stiff test at the trip. Cruised through the race when 2nd in Kim Muir; this drop back in trip could be a good move. |
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6th (6) (9/1 -80%)King Turgeon |
9/1(-80%) | (6) King Turgeon 9/1, Won this race last year; pulled up in the Ultima Handicap Chase over 3m1f at Cheltenham on latest start. Likes to make the running but vulnerable to progressive rival. Pulled up on final two runs last term but he had wind op since and won this 12 months ago. |
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7th (9) (4/1 +67%)Jet Plane |
4/1(+67%) | (9) Jet Plane 4/1, Made mistakes and did plenty early when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap chase at Worcester last time; should come on for that short-break run; effective between 2 1/2m and 3m and not ruled out. Took to these fences well when runner-up in the Foxhunters' over C&D in April. |
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8th (10) (28/1 -100%)Frero Banbou |
28/1(-100%) | (10) Frero Banbou 28/1, Pulled up in the William Hill Handicap Chase over 3m1f here last time; has questions to answer on current form. Third and seventh in last two runnings of this; capable of being in the mix if on song. |
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9th (4) (8/1 -60%)White Rhino |
8/1(-60%) | (4) White Rhino 8/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Doncaster last time after a long layoff; progressive type previously but this demands more. Pulled up in March last time but retains potential and stable does well over these fences. |
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|F| (3) (10/1 +0%)Our Power |
10/1(+0%) | (3) Our Power 10/1, Ran to form when finishing 11l third in the Scottish Grand National over 4m at Ayr on latest start. In fine form last term but may find this inadequate test. Best efforts have come over staying trips but he reappears with trainer in excellent form. |
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|F| (16) (16/1 +43%)Happy And Fine |
16/1(+43%) | (16) Happy And Fine 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot latest; effective around 2 1/2m on softish ground; may benefit from a drop in grade. Pulled up when last seen but on a handy mark and this C&D should suit his prominent style. |
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|F| (11) (20/1 +20%)Nocte Volatus |
20/1(+20%) | (11) Nocte Volatus 20/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 13l, in a 2m4f handicap chase at Haydock latest. Consistent prior to that. Trainer in form and returns from a layoff; could be in the mix. Below par in February when last seen but enjoyed fine season otherwise and goes well fresh. |
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|F| (5) (28/1 -40%)Seddon |
28/1(-40%) | (5) Seddon 28/1, Found nil after making too much use of himself and finished down the field in a 2m2f handicap at Newmarket last time. Has dropped to attractive mark but bit to prove. Has dropped down the weights but soundly beaten on last two chase starts in the spring. |
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|U| (17) (22/1 -10%)If Not For Dylan |
22/1(-10%) | (17) If Not For Dylan 22/1, Needed the run when 18l third in a 3m1f handicap chase here last time; tongue-tie applied for the first time. Likes to race prominently; stays well and acts on soft and good ground; should improve for that outing but this probably sharp enough test. 10yo who is out of the handicap but could be the type to take well to these fences. |
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10th (13) (28/1 -12%)Bleu D'enfer |
28/1(-12%) | (13) Bleu D'enfer 28/1, Showed good attitude to return to form in first-time cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 123 over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Handicapper has reacted and this much tougher. Won at Carlisle in April; in a hot race on this stable debut & has to be better than ever. |
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|PU| (14) (12/1 +14%)Vintage Fizz |
12/1(+14%) | (14) Vintage Fizz 12/1, Outpaced and unusually below par when well beaten in a 2m4f handicap chase at Worcester last time; returns from a short-break; generally consistent though the handicapper remains tough on him. Second in this last year when 3lb higher but below par on his last few starts. |
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|PU| (12) (80/1 -21%)Mount Tempest |
80/1(-21%) | (12) Mount Tempest 80/1, Scored by 1l off 124 over 2m4f at Worcester two starts ago; failed to travel and found the ground too quick when pulled up in a handicap chase last time; best between 2m and 2 1/2m with some cut. Won in September but pulled up since; has to bounce back with a career-best effort. |

Last year's winner King Turgeon has to be noted, but his two disappointing efforts to finish last season and a subsequent wind operation are concerns. As a result, the vote goes to EXCELLO, who was still in with a chance when making a bad mistake two out in the Topham over C&D in April. While competitive, this is not as strong as that race was and Nicky Henderson's six-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 2lb lower mark. White Rhino needs a career best, but the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye and dropping back in trip should help him. The shortlist is completed by Gaboriot, Johnnywho and Jet Plane.

Last year's winner KING TURGEON (nap) was pulled up on his final two starts last season but reappears having had wind surgery.
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) (9/1 -125%)Thedeviluno |
9/1(-125%) | (13) Thedeviluno 9/1, Ran to form, out-battled late when second beaten 2 1/4l in a Wexford bumper over 2m4f last time; may contend. Runner-up in last 3 bumper starts behind some good horses; should be thereabouts again. |
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2nd (11) (7/4 +47%)Skylight Hustle |
7/4(+47%) | (11) Skylight Hustle 7/4, Yard has won two of the last ten renewals; very promising debut but made his move too soon when 3l fourth in a Fairyhouse bumper; returns from a long layoff; small chance. Point winner took fourth in a strong bumper in Jan'; should go close. |
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3rd (12) (13/8 +28%)The Passing Wife |
13/8(+28%) | (12) The Passing Wife 13/8, Won a Galway bumper cosily by 4 1/4l last time; returning from a long absence; progressive in that sphere and the pick on balance of form on hurdle debut. Point and three-time bumper winner is big player on form but back from a lengthy absence. |
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4th (10) (25/1 -108%)Obey The Order |
25/1(-108%) | (10) Obey The Order 25/1, Very promising debut when 11l third in a 2m4f Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; 3m point winner likely to find 2m too sharp. Point winner ran better on hurdles debut compared to his bumper run; may want further. |
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5th (5) (18/1 +28%)Gillane |
18/1(+28%) | (5) Gillane 18/1, Promising hurdle debut when 6 1/2l third in an auction hurdle here last time; returns from a long layoff; effective at 2m and on heavy; debut form modest but open to slight improvement. Runner-up in a point and took third over C&D in Jan'; can get closer with better jumping. |
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6th (14) (13/2 -44%)Whatsanotheryear |
13/2(-44%) | (14) Whatsanotheryear 13/2, Improved markedly from debut when second beaten 5l in a Clonmel maiden hurdle over 2m3f last time; returning from a long layoff; effective 2–2 1/2m; has shown enough to win a maiden but may just need this run. Much improved effort over debut when 5l 2nd at Clonmel in Dec' despite some ropey jumps. |
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7th (8) (150/1 -127%)Mister Loolah |
150/1(-127%) | (8) Mister Loolah 150/1, Improved for debut experience when fourth beaten 9l in a Thurles maiden hurdle over 2m6f latest; effective 2m–2m6f and acts on soft and good; progressing but this may prove sharp. Point winner has been well beaten in rules' starts; drop to this trip may not suit. |
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8th (9) (66/1 -65%)Mojoe |
66/1(-65%) | (9) Mojoe 66/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a 2m3f bumper at Cork latest; trainer in form but hard to recommend. Promise in bumper debut but well held by Thedeviluno based on their Cork meeting. |
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9th (2) (33/1 -83%)Beckistine |
33/1(-83%) | (2) Beckistine 33/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 16l in a Limerick maiden hurdle latest; effective at 2m and handles any ground; has shown enough to win a maiden. Better form over hurdles compared to bumpers; entitled to improve over seasonal return. |
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10th (7) (33/1 +0%)Mister Box |
33/1(+0%) | (7) Mister Box 33/1, Yard has won two of the last ten runnings; pulled up in a Limerick maiden hurdle over 2m3f last time; effective at 2m and handles soft; can bounce back dropped in trip. Slight promise in hurdles debut when 17.5l behind; PU when last seen; others preferred. |
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11th (19) (14/1 -40%)Madame Masque |
14/1(-40%) | (19) Madame Masque 14/1, Very promising effort when a 5l winner of a 3m Dromahane maiden on debut; absent for a very long spell and has a bit to find. Off since winning her second point start in Dec' 2023; best watched unless market speaks. |
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12th (17) (250/1 -150%)Dancing Dame |
250/1(-150%) | (17) Dancing Dame 250/1, Unseated rider in a Thurles maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2m and suited by soft; has bumper experience but something to prove over hurdles. Unable to make breakthrough in 8 bumpers; sent off 125-1 for hurdles bow but UR at 2nd. |
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13th (4) (300/1 -200%)Diamond Island |
300/1(-200%) | (4) Diamond Island 300/1, Pulled up in a Galway maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2 1/2m but likely to find 2m too sharp again. Winless from 8 point starts and just mild promise in hurdles bow; PU at Galway latest. |
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14th (6) (16/1 +43%)Jukebox Johnny |
16/1(+43%) | (6) Jukebox Johnny 16/1, Mildly promising debut when well beaten in a Navan maiden hurdle on only start; effective at 2m and handles soft; stable's second string but could progress. Distant runner-up in sole point and 29l behind on rules' debut; plenty to find. |
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15th (3) (80/1 -142%)Deebert |
80/1(-142%) | (3) Deebert 80/1, Improved to win a maiden at Ballingarry over 3m by 4 1/2l last time; needs to find plenty more here. Won fourth point start in May; makes hurdle debut now but others have more pressing claims. |
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16th (15) (200/1 -150%)Angels Halo |
200/1(-150%) | (15) Angels Halo 200/1, Ran to form when second beaten 32l in a Nenagh maiden over 3m last time; absent for a very long spell; faces a stiff task. Well beaten in three points and not seen since Feb' last year; rule her out. |
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17th (20) (200/1 -150%)Thecouncillorswife |
200/1(-150%) | (20) Thecouncillorswife 200/1, Modest effort when 37l third in a 3m Dromahane maiden last time; returns from a long layoff; faces a tough assignment. Beaten 37l in both point starts; that form shouldn't be good enough. |
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18th (16) (300/1 -100%)Ballinagaine Girl |
300/1(-100%) | (16) Ballinagaine Girl 300/1, Outpaced and never threatened when well beaten in a Wexford maiden hurdle over 2m1f latest; may need further than 2m and yet to show much in two hurdle runs. Beaten 24l on bumper debut; triple figure odds for both maiden hurdles and well beaten. |
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19th (18) (80/1 -344%)Latest Trick |
80/1(-344%) | (18) Latest Trick 80/1, Kingston Hill mare fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time. Dam placed in bumper, half-sister to hurdle/chase winner; tongue-tie on for debut. |
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|PU| (1) (250/1 -150%)Ard Raithin |
250/1(-150%) | (1) Ard Raithin 250/1, Showed greenness and made mistakes when well beaten on debut in a Limerick maiden hurdle; hood on for the first time; bred to want further than 2m in time. Sent off 50-1 for debut where finished tailed off; hood on now but hard to fancy. |

THE PASSING WIFE looked a nice type when winning a couple of winners' bumpers in the summer of last year and may be able to make a winning return. The form of those races has worked out pretty well and he also had some strong placed form previously, behind the likes of Wingmen and Redemption Day. Skylight Hustle was a beaten favourite on his Rules debut at Fairyhouse in January but it was still a nice run to finish fourth behind De Temps En Temps. The point-to-point winner should be a big player, while Thedeviluno is noted too.

A runner-up behind some good quality rivals in his last three bumper starts THEDEVILUNO may improve enough on hurdling debut to win
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) (10/3 +49%)Artisan Dancer |
10/3(+49%) | (1) Artisan Dancer 10/3, Below form when making no impact off a steady pace, beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 2m at Kempton last time. Previously in good form; effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. Generally consistent but not seen to best effect latest. Plenty of placed efforts since last win and he remains feasibly treated; dangerous. |
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2nd (7) (5/1 +58%)Aajej |
5/1(+58%) | (7) Aajej 5/1, Ran as though something was amiss when down the field in a handicap over 12f at Catterick most recently. Previously in good form; effective from 11f to 12f and acts on all-weather. Could bounce back returned to this surface. Unexposed 3yo but was tailed off on handicap debut at Catterick last month; bit to prove. |
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3rd (9) (6/1 -118%)Francesco Baracca |
6/1(-118%) | (9) Francesco Baracca 6/1, Produced his best effort of 2025, a bit keen but finding plenty when landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off 68 over 2m1f here last time. Stays well and may not want extremes of ground; form has been up and down. Forged clear when winning over 2m here 11 days ago; big player again up 4lb. |
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4th (3) (17/2 -70%)Diamond Bay |
17/2(-70%) | (3) Diamond Bay 17/2, Well positioned and ran to best when beaten a head off 79 over 2m1f here last time. Effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. Only just above last winning mark. Bounced back with a near miss here (2m) last month; big player if he can repeat that form. |
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5th (8) (8/1 +43%)Patrol |
8/1(+43%) | (8) Patrol 8/1, Below form with no impact off the pace when well beaten in a handicap over 12f at Kempton latest. Effective from 8f to 12f and acts on all-weather. Remains a few pounds above last winning mark. Triple Tapeta winner but he's been up and down this season and is untried at this trip. |
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6th (11) (50/1 -25%)Further Measure |
50/1(-25%) | (11) Further Measure 50/1, Again below form and stopped quickly when down the field in a handicap over 2m at Newcastle most recently. Off a short break; effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. In poor form and up against it. Lost his way with two heavy defeats in the summer and he needs a major revival. |
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7th (5) (11/1 +8%)Parramount |
11/1(+8%) | (5) Parramount 11/1, Below form when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap here latest. Returning from a long layoff; effective at 12f to 14f and acts on all-weather. May need this first start since January. Not easy to predict but his last win was over C&D last November; watch market on return. |
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8th (10) (5/2 +50%)Earnest Belief |
5/2(+50%) | (10) Earnest Belief 5/2, A bit below maiden level, sluggish early and not clear run when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap at Sandown latest. Trainer in form and returning from a break; effective from 11f to 14f and acts on all-weather. Capable of better back from a break. Unexposed 3yo but was well held on handicap debut (1m6f, good) in July; been gelded since. |
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9th (2) (20/1 -135%)Pleasant Man |
20/1(-135%) | (2) Pleasant Man 20/1, Below form when beaten 6l in a handicap over 11f at Southwell last time, now back up in trip and fitted with a first-time visor. Effective from 11f to 14f and suited by all-weather. Flattered by Group form and not at best back in handicaps since. Only 1lb higher than for last win and has possibilities on this step back up in trip. |
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10th (4) (150/1 -200%)Fleurman |
150/1(-200%) | (4) Fleurman 150/1, Needed the run but was still beaten a long way when comfortably held in a handicap over 2m1f here last time. Effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. Should come on for the return but difficult to fancy. Last win was in February 2023 and was tailed here on recent reappearance; opposable. |

Francesco Baracca returned to winning ways over an extended 2m at this track recently and is considered, despite being 4lb higher. Artisan Dancer takes a drop in grade and is noted, but DIAMOND BAY might be the one. Tom Ward's seven-year-old bounced back to form when hitting the woodwork here and the handicapper might have let him off lightly with just a 1lb rise.

Plenty have possibilities but the vote goes to FRANCESCO BARACCA, who turned things around with a comfortable win here last month.
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) (1/8 +44%)Rubaud |
1/8(+44%) | (1) Rubaud 1/8, Won this in 2023 and 2024; when winning a Listed Hurdle at Kempton over 2m by a length last time. Likes to make the running and is a consistent hurdler at 2m on a sound surface; not quite top class but reliable below that level and should outclass these. Seeks a hat-trick in this and it looks easier than the previous renewals he's captured. |
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2nd (3) (7/1 -17%)Hamlet's Night |
7/1(-17%) | (3) Hamlet's Night 7/1, Ran to form when second, beaten a neck, in a 4yo hurdle over 2m at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2m and best on a sound surface; debut effort was strong and he continues to progress. Perhaps flattered by his proximity to the winner at Cheltenham but going the right way. |
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3rd (4) (20/1 -11%)Tax For Max |
20/1(-11%) | (4) Tax For Max 20/1, Ran to form when 11l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last time. Effective at 2m and acts on a sound surface; running into form for his new yard but looks vulnerable at Graded level. Smart at best for Willie Mullins but some way below par in two runs for current yard. |
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4th (2) (28/1 0%)Frere D'armes |
28/1(0%) | (2) Frere D'armes 28/1, Disappointing on hurdles return when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f at Plumpton last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m but looks on a stiff mark judged on his hunter chase form. Not in the best of form and has to rate the least likely winner of today's four runners. |

RUBAUD made it a trio of victories in a Listed contest at Kempton last month and bids to do the same here. With opposition very thin on the ground, it looks to be a penalty kick for the seven-year-old, who should give his connections plenty more fun over the coming season. Hamlet's Night has shown a fine aptitude for hurdling and gave an odds-on favourite a fright at Cheltenham. He looks the most likely to chase home the selection, with Tax For Max likely to get the better of Frere d'Armes in the battle for third.

On such favourable terms, this is RUBAUD's to lose. This looks weaker than the two previous renewals he won.
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) (10/11 +55%)Danielle |
10/11(+55%) | (6) Danielle 10/11, Fine form chance on such as latest 5l fifth in 12f Ascot Gr 1 while she acts on soft/heavy, as when second to a really smart filly in this last year (soft); good chance. Second to Estrange in this last year; running well at Group level lately; leading claims. |
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2nd (15) (8/1 -60%)Elwateen |
8/1(-60%) | (15) Elwateen 8/1, Fourth in the 1,000 Guineas on just her second start but that form hasn't worked out; nonetheless has each-way form shout if her stamina for 10f/slower ground prove to be okay. Three of five runs in Group 1s; fair fourth dropped to Listed latest; should stay 1m2f. |
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3rd (12) (28/1 -12%)Bosphorus Rose |
28/1(-12%) | (12) Bosphorus Rose 28/1, Has developed into a very useful handicapper at 10-12f (mostly at 12f) this season; acts on soft too but this calls for a significant career-best. Four wins this year; freshened up since lesser run at St Leger meeting; could bounce back. |
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4th (7) (9/1 +10%)Loughville |
9/1(+10%) | (7) Loughville 9/1, Down the field in this last year; comes here in fine form after clearcut Nottingham handicap win last time and acts on soft, so well worth considering. Smart handicap performance last time and third in a Listed race in May; won on soft/heavy. |
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5th (1) (10/1 +17%)Karmology |
10/1(+17%) | (1) Karmology 10/1, Thoroughly deserved her first stakes win when narrowly taking 10f Gr 3 at Newmarket last time; not certain to be as effective on soft now but one of the likelier ones despite 5lb penalty otherwise. Shaded a 1m2f Newmarket Group 3 last month but a 5lb penalty for that makes life harder. |
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6th (5) (100/1 -100%)Crystal Flyer |
100/1(-100%) | (5) Crystal Flyer 100/1, Below-par last time while even a return to her best leaves her significantly short of the pick of these; cheekpieces first time; returns to 10f for first time since May 2024. Pretty useful handicapper but vulnerable at this level; cheekpieces are added. |
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7th (18) (11/1 +8%)Perfect Your Craft |
11/1(+8%) | (18) Perfect Your Craft 11/1, Three from five, including when winning 12f Newmarket handicap latest; this is much tougher but she's an unexposed C&D winner who'll go on the ground, so worth considering. Largely progressive, including C&D win on good soft; likely has more to offer. |
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8th (2) (18/1 -29%)Akecheta |
18/1(-29%) | (2) Akecheta 18/1, Useful handicapper who was bit below-par in 1m Listed race last time; 10f is her optimum and acts in soft, so sound each-way shout. Arrives in form and goes well on deep ground but probably more a place than win contender. |
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9th (4) (150/1 -50%)Crown's Lady |
150/1(-50%) | (4) Crown's Lady 150/1, In-form handicapper but has a lot to find to be competitive here and was below-par sole previous run at 10f, as a 3yo. Steady progress in 7f/1m handicaps this year but this harder; stamina not assured. |
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10th (11) (9/1 -80%)Anna Swan |
9/1(-80%) | (11) Anna Swan 9/1, Lightly-raced filly who was career-best second in 10f Listed race on soft at Yarmouth last time; that sound run makes her a leading player here; could come on again too. Runner-up twice in Listed races on soft this year & looks sure to make presence felt again. |
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11th (9) (66/1 -100%)Warda Jamila |
66/1(-100%) | (9) Warda Jamila 66/1, Useful handicapper who seemed to show improvement when sound fifth in well-contested Listed race in France last time; ground was described as Career best when fifth in French Listed race but needs another to go close here. |
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12th (17) (18/1 -13%)Janey Mackers |
18/1(-13%) | (17) Janey Mackers 18/1, Finally found her form in 2025 once autumn arrived but latest near 5l fifth in minor French Listed race suggests she is vulnerable; trio/ground will suit. Course win on soft; back on up with 1m2f h'cap win this autumn; fifth in Listed race since. |
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13th (3) (33/1 +0%)Ciara Pearl |
33/1(+0%) | (3) Ciara Pearl 33/1, Ran to form when second in 10f Nottingham handicap last time and when 5l fifth in this last year; soft ground no problem but couldn't go any stronger than place possibilities. Good second in handicap latest but bit short of required standard in this grade. |
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14th (8) (40/1 +0%)Lunar Eclipse |
40/1(+0%) | (8) Lunar Eclipse 40/1, Useful handicapper but has plenty to find in this company; off since July; eighth of 11 in this last year in only previous attempt over this far. Placed in handicaps when last seen in midsummer but made no impact in this race last year. |
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15th (13) (100/1 -52%)Brielle |
100/1(-52%) | (13) Brielle 100/1, Yard won this last year; progressive handicapper at up to 10f before 14f probably too far last time; marked improvement needed and there's a significant doubt about the ground too. In good form in handicaps this autumn but faces a stiff task here. |
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16th (10) (80/1 -220%)Aequitas |
80/1(-220%) | (10) Aequitas 80/1, Yard won this last year; won 11f and then 12f novices before down the field at 22-1 in 14f Listed race last time; not fully exposed but opposable all the same. Won novices on first two starts but down the field in Bath Listed event since. |
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17th (16) (16/1 -60%)Hot Flame |
16/1(-60%) | (16) Hot Flame 16/1, Lightly-raced and useful filly at 10f who was marginally below form upped to 12f latest; this ground an unknown but still has the capacity to progress, so each-way chance. Made all in 1m2f h'cap in August; possibly failed to stay 1m4f latest; retains potential. |
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18th (14) (100/1 -100%)Celestias Comet |
100/1(-100%) | (14) Celestias Comet 100/1, Fulfilled previous promise when winning AW novice at 4-11 latest; this is a massive hike in class and, upped in trip and unproven on the ground, is easy to oppose. Steady progress, winning 1m AW novice latest, but this is a jump in class. |

DANIELLE has a good record when there is plenty of cut in the ground and that includes a second to the high-class Estrange in this contest 12 months ago. The daughter of Cracksman ran well in Group 2 company twice before a respectable fifth in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot and she could prove to be a class above. Anna Swan's second at Yarmouth suggests that she may be the main threat to the selection, although this trip may be ideal for Elwateen and she should not be discounted.

There doesn't look to be anything of Estrange's calibre this time, so DANIELLE has a good chance to go one better than last year.
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) (16/1 -220%)Bubble Dubi |
16/1(-220%) | (2) Bubble Dubi 16/1, Well handicapped off an unchanged mark and latest form has been franked, having improved to land a handicap by 3l off 115 over 2m at Chepstow last time. Absent for a lengthy period but looks the pick on balance of form. Posted personal best when easily winning at Chepstow in February 2024; off since. |
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2nd (12) (10/1 -11%)Haarar |
10/1(-11%) | (12) Haarar 10/1, Ran to form and wants a stronger pace, finishing 8l third in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh on his most recent run. Progressive dual purpose perfromer. Consistent; 3-11 over hurdles; should be in the thick of things after a break. |
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3rd (3) (10/3 +26%)Don't Mind If I Do |
10/3(+26%) | (3) Don't Mind If I Do 10/3, Improved when handling the testing ground, finishing 4l third in a novice hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton on his most recent run. Returning from a long layoff; effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good to soft ground. Lightly raced; moves into handicaps with plenty of untapped potential; very interesting. |
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4th (13) (20/1 -67%)Mojo Ego |
20/1(-67%) | (13) Mojo Ego 20/1, Unable to reel in an all-the-way winner but built on recent revival, beaten 3 1/2l off 98 at Cartmel last time. Off a short break and has dropped to an attractive mark; could win soon. Arrested his decline with two second placings at Cartmel in the summer; not discounted. |
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5th (7) (11/1 -38%)Le Yacht |
11/1(-38%) | (7) Le Yacht 11/1, Travelled strongly and scored cosily on a promising debut, beating a useful yardstick in a novice hurdle at Ludlow over 2m by 3/4l last time. Trainer in form; returning from a long layoff and needs to improve. Narrow winner at Ludlow on hurdling debut; that form is modest but he could be anything. |
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6th (6) (16/1 -33%)Nowmelad |
16/1(-33%) | (6) Nowmelad 16/1, Ran to form but raced too freely back from a break when fourth, beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Southwell latest. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground and is consistent. Unplaced in three handicaps, last of four at Southwell on stable debut; needs more. |
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7th (10) (11/2 +15%)Paddys Policy |
11/2(+15%) | (10) Paddys Policy 11/2, Improved but just unable to reel in a race-fit rival when well placed in a race dominated from the front, beaten 1 1/2l off 112 over 2m at Wetherby last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Should remain competitive. Posted personal best when second at Wetherby on reappearance; in the mix again. |
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8th (8) (66/1 -100%)Gustapof |
66/1(-100%) | (8) Gustapof 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Chepstow last time. Stays 2m1f, acts on heavy and soft ground, and was fairly consistent at a useful level over hurdles and fences in France. Had winning form in France but showed little on British debut last month; the hood returns. |
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9th (1) (22/1 -83%)Whiskeywealth |
22/1(-83%) | (1) Whiskeywealth 22/1, Outpaced and returned to form when dropped in trip on stable debut, beaten 3 1/4l off 125 over 2m at Southwell last time. Enjoys making the running and could build on that debut for this yard. Shaped quite well on stable debut at Southwell and is now 3lb lower; possible player. |
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10th (5) (8/1 +20%)We're Red And Blue |
8/1(+20%) | (5) We're Red And Blue 8/1, Well backed but outclassed when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Sandown latest. Good mark on novice form and could win soon. Twice made all last season and ran creditably in competitive handicaps; not ruled out. |
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11th (11) (28/1 -75%)W B Easy |
28/1(-75%) | (11) W B Easy 28/1, Travelled well and ran to form but did not find as much as looked likely when beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown last time. Off a short break and consistent at 2m. 0-7 in Ireland; in good form in spring/summer; not without hope on Britsih debut. |
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12th (9) (40/1 -21%)Golden Move |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Golden Move 40/1, Far too free and made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap over 12f at Wolverhampton latest. Off a short break and has a bit to find. Won handicap for Paul Nicholls last winter but no show in three Flat runs for this yard. |

Whiskeywealth wasn't disgraced in third in a 0-130 handicap at Southwell last month and makes just his second start for the Donald McCain yard, but stablemate PADDYS POLICY gets the nod. The five-year-old occupied the runner-up berth on his handicap debut at Wetherby and the assessor may have been kind to leave his mark alone. With the likelihood of more to come, he could prove tough to beat. Le Yacht warrants a market check on his handicap bow.

The runner with the most potential could be Alan King's DON'T MIND IF I DO who might be leniently treated on his handicap debut.
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 (6) (11/2 +0%)Welluknow |
11/2(+0%) | (6) Welluknow 11/2, Ran to form when third, beaten 6l, in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Limerick on handicap debut. Effective at around 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, and appears in good form. Ability in maidens at 2m3f-2m4f and again on h'cap debut latest, well bred, interesting. |
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2nd (5) (10/1 -11%)Kentucky Beach |
10/1(-11%) | (5) Kentucky Beach 10/1, Made too much use of the pace and probably did not stay when comfortably held in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective at 2m and suited by plenty of cut. Winter form franked and could bounce back. Best maiden runs on heavy, tongue tied and down in trip for handicap debut, could go well. |
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3rd (1) (5/4 +50%)Los Blanco |
5/4(+50%) | (1) Los Blanco 5/4, Improved back on easy ground when second, beaten 3/4l, in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m and will stay further; acts on any going. Opening mark looks lenient and there should be more to come. Runner up in a C&D maiden on latest, opening mark looks fair on that evidence, claims. |
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4th (3) (8/1 -23%)Fierce Handay |
8/1(-23%) | (3) Fierce Handay 8/1, Outpaced and a little below form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m with some cut and should stay further; looks ready for this step up in trip. Okay form in maidens, 20l behind Los Blanco over C&D latest, only 6lb better off now. |
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5th (9) (28/1 0%)Harry's Dream |
28/1(0%) | (9) Harry's Dream 28/1, Disappointing when upped in grade and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Cheekpieces fitted for the first time; prefers some give in the ground but has yet to build on a promising debut. Has run well here before but below best over C&D latest, cheekpieces now tried. |
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6th (7) (16/1 -100%)Kate Knows Best |
16/1(-100%) | (7) Kate Knows Best 16/1, Ran to form returning from a break but outclassed by the principals when third, beaten 9 1/2l, in a 2m5f novice hurdle at Galway. Effective from 2m to 2m6f, acts on soft and good ground, and remains in good form. Sligo maiden winner, has course form, may have needed latest, not dismissed on h'cap bow. |
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7th (10) (7/1 +30%)Teds Corner |
7/1(+30%) | (10) Teds Corner 7/1, Perhaps not suited by the ground when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recently. Needs to show significant improvement. Glimmers in maidens, poor on h'cap debut, off since April, watch unless money comes. |
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8th (2) (50/1 -213%)Allo Al Khawaneej |
50/1(-213%) | (2) Allo Al Khawaneej 50/1, Outstayed late when up in trip, having looked a big threat, and made too much use of chasing the leader when 7l third in a 2m5f claiming hurdle at Roscommon. Trainer in form and returns from a break; can do better if ridden more patiently. Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner, latest third came in a claimer, a bit to prove for now. |
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9th (8) (12/1 -50%)Music Of Life |
12/1(-50%) | (8) Music Of Life 12/1, Ran to form when beaten 6 1/2l in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Previously in good form and wears a hood for the first time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and looks steadily progressive. 0-8, runner up twice in September, not as good in Clonmel maiden latest but may rebound. |
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10th (4) (14/1 -56%)Dschingis Dragon |
14/1(-56%) | (4) Dschingis Dragon 14/1, Improved for easier ground when winning a maiden hurdle here by 1 1/2l last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; progressive type with more to come for a top yard, though her mark demands it. C&D winner latest, that was weak but her opening mark looks reasonable, market can guide. |

Darragh O'Keeffe sides with LOS BLANCO and he looks capable of scoring off this mark on his handicap debut. The Masked Marvel gelding ran well on his last visit here, when going down by less than a length to a decent sort in Ma Jacks Hill. A similar effort may be enough. Stablemate Dschingis Dragon was a winner here early last month. That didn't look like a strong race but she was value for a bit more than her winning margin and doesn't look harshly treated. Kate Knows Best is another to consider.

WELLUKNOW shaped with plenty of promise on his handicap debut at Limerick and he is taken to get off the mark dropped in 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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1st (9) (10/3 -21%)Zighy |
10/3(-21%) | (9) Zighy 10/3, Ran to form when second beaten 2l in a novice at Lingfield last time; effective at 6f and bred to stay further; acts on any going; one to consider again. Fair form when placed on all four starts but might find something improving past her again. |
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2nd (5) (13/2 +28%)Queen Sana |
13/2(+28%) | (5) Queen Sana 13/2, Fair debut at huge odds, making late headway to finish 3 1/2l fourth in a novice at Southwell on first outing; bred to be effective at 6/7f; should progress with experience. Offered plenty to work on when fourth on recent 6f Southwell debut; should progress. |
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3rd (4) (3/1 +33%)La Belle Forest |
3/1(+33%) | (4) La Belle Forest 3/1, Fair debut, knew her job when beaten 5l in a novice at York on debut; bred for 5f but should stay 6f; expected to improve for top two-year-old yard. Travelled well in lead for long way on 6f York debut; likely improver for top yard. |
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4th (6) (12/1 +14%)Rajiba |
12/1(+14%) | (6) Rajiba 12/1, 14 Apr; 70,000gns St Mark's Basilica filly; half-sister to Arabian Leopard, very useful at 7f; dam very smart at 5f at 2yo; probably best watched on debut. Yard has some very useful 2yo fillies so market support for this newcomer interesting. |
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5th (7) (10/1 +29%)Sound And Vision |
10/1(+29%) | (7) Sound And Vision 10/1, 14 Feb; 21,000 euros Starman filly; half-sister to Emporess, useful at 5f; dam useful at 5f at 2yo; trainer in form. This Starman debutante is in good hands and needs checking out in the betting. |
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6th (8) (10/1 -150%)Victress |
10/1(-150%) | (8) Victress 10/1, 28 Apr; Iffraaj filly; half-sister to Fast Track Harry, very useful at 6f; dam useful at 5f; hood first time. Half-sister to connections' very useful 3yo Fast Track Harry; market support interesting. |
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7th (1) (9/4 +44%)Silvery |
9/4(+44%) | (1) Silvery 9/4, Improved nicely on debut, liked soft ground when winning a novice at Yarmouth by 1/2l last time; off a short break; effective at 6f; type with more to offer but needs to show it under penalty. 7lb penalty for 6f turf novice win in September but looks capable of better again. |
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8th (2) (150/1 -127%)Chinchin |
150/1(-127%) | (2) Chinchin 150/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; wide draw; bred for 7/8f and beyond; plenty to prove, likely one for low-grade handicaps in time. Well held in two AW runs last month; outsider. |

Silvery took a sizeable step forward to account for ZIGHY by half a length at Yarmouth in September, but is now 7lb worse off. Therefore, it would be no surprise to see George Boughey's filly turn the tables on her rival and get off the mark at the fifth time of asking. Victress is a half-sister to useful sprinter Fast Track Harry and goes for a yard that knows how to ready one first time out so she needs to be monitored in the market.

Karl Burke's LA BELLE FOREST travelled well in the lead for a long way on last month's York debut and can leave that form behind now.
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) (11/2 -22%)Gustavian |
11/2(-22%) | (7) Gustavian 11/2, Below form when well beaten in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Newbury last time, having made too much use of himself. Race may have come too soon. Trainer in form. Returning from a long layoff; looked unlucky in this last year and not ruled out. Stuck on a losing run and prone to mistakes, but has the form to feature off this mark. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +43%)Scarface |
4/1(+43%) | (4) Scarface 4/1, Latest form is strong, having landed a handicap by 3 1/4l off 130 over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last time. Consistent performer but stamina to prove up in trip. His new mark asks a question of him but he could stay this far under these conditions. |
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3rd (6) (14/1 -56%)Credo |
14/1(-56%) | (6) Credo 14/1, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m at Ascot last time. Had been in good form prior. Trainer currently in good form and generally consistent. Has never won off this high a mark but there are reasons for believing she can run well. |
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4th (1) (9/2 -50%)Threeunderthrufive |
9/2(-50%) | (1) Threeunderthrufive 9/2, The yard has won four of the last ten runnings of this race. Pulled up in the bet365 Gold Cup over 3m5f at Sandown last time. Effective at 3m and suited by a sound surface. Form tailed off in spring but now back on last winning mark. Runs well at this time of year and his trainer seeks a 12th win this race; lots to like. |
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5th (5) (18/1 +28%)Tommie Beau |
18/1(+28%) | (5) Tommie Beau 18/1, Made too much use of when fourth, beaten 62l, in a handicap chase over 3m5f at Sedgefield last time. Effective over 3m and further. Below par in last two runs but the handicapper has relented. Cross Country may be the target. Likeable 10yo but asking a lot to bounce back from two no-shows in this strong a race. |
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|U| (2) (5/2 +64%)Soul Icon |
5/2(+64%) | (2) Soul Icon 5/2, Below form and possibly outstayed when finishing down the field in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Aintree most recently. Likes to make the running. Consistent but can be frustrating. Very much enters the equation despite concerns over his stamina. |
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|PU| (3) (9/2 -80%)Art Of Diplomacy |
9/2(-80%) | (3) Art Of Diplomacy 9/2, Won a handicap chase by 2l off 131 over 3m at Bangor-on-Dee three starts back. Departed late when in front and likely to have won when falling in a novice chase last time. A progressive stayer over fences who acts on any surface. Progressive despite his age and with no wellbeing concerns, he's firmly in the mix. |

Threeunderthrufive, Scarface and last year's third Gustavian are useful stayers resuming from breaks after wind surgery and the betting should be informative. Given Paul Nicholls' successful association with this race, Threeunderthrufive looks the pick of that trio. However, it's hard to overlook that ART OF DIPLOMACY has vastly improved and although still classed as a novice, the nine-year-old can gain a sixth career win over fences by atoning for a final-fence fall when he had the race at his mercy at Chepstow.

If ridden more positively then when a remote third last year, GUSTAVIAN (nap) could take some reeling in off his feather weight.
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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 (15) (4/1 +27%)Castle Cove |
4/1(+27%) | (15) Castle Cove 4/1, Ran well in top handicap at Newbury (13.3f) last time, when shaping as if 12f might well be his ideal trip; still has the capacity for some improvement and high on the list here. Beaten 2l when upped to 1m5f from 1m2f at Newbury latest, up with his best form; hooded. |
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2nd (17) (33/1 -32%)Miss Dolly Rocker |
33/1(-32%) | (17) Miss Dolly Rocker 33/1, In good form lately, winning at Bath (heavy) and then sound fifth in 14f Listed race (possibly flattered); decent mark if that run can be believed and not dismissed with any great haste. Two 1m4f wins this term, one on heavy; up 5lb after a big run in Listed race; new yard. |
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3rd (18) (11/2 +27%)Atherstone Warrior |
11/2(+27%) | (18) Atherstone Warrior 11/2, Stamina for 12f needs to be proven but interesting otherwise, coming here in top form after latest Newbury win on favoured soft ground and with 9lb rise fair enough (first two clear last time). Impressed over 1m2f on soft ground at Sandown and Newbury on last two outings. |
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4th (5) (18/1 -13%)Maxi King |
18/1(-13%) | (5) Maxi King 18/1, Useful handicapper who goes in this ground but needs some help from the handicapper and couldn't go any stronger than each-way shout. To win this requires another new high but he has won two of his three races on heavy going. |
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5th (2) (25/1 -108%)Stressfree |
25/1(-108%) | (2) Stressfree 25/1, Series of sound runs in top handicaps this season while he wasn't beaten far when seventh of 23 in this last year; ground is okay and each-way claims. Career-best form lately but he's not the easiest to win with given his waiting tactics. |
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6th (3) (8/1 -23%)Lord Melbourne |
8/1(-23%) | (3) Lord Melbourne 8/1, More on his plate up 9lb for clearcut reappearance win at Epsom in September; however, progressive 5yo may well come on again and definite claims as he bids to follow up 2024 win in this. Won this on soft last year and stormed clear at Epsom on his only start this season. |
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7th (21) (16/1 +36%)Castle Stuart |
16/1(+36%) | (21) Castle Stuart 16/1, Interesting on the form of his close third at York (10.6f) in August but runs since don't quite compare while 12f stamina is a significant question up in trip; acts on soft. He may well need to be more restrained if he's to stay 1m4f at this first attempt. |
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8th (19) (16/1 -14%)Miller Spirit |
16/1(-14%) | (19) Miller Spirit 16/1, Not beaten far when sixth of 23 in this last year; good second under this rider at Newbury latest and each-way chance now. Well suited by ploughing through the mud and is one to consider under Toby Moore. |
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9th (8) (4/1 +33%)Hopewell Rock |
4/1(+33%) | (8) Hopewell Rock 4/1, Steadily progressing, last time upped to 12f and close, clear second at Leicester; up 5lb but this 3yo may well come on again and, with soft ground fine, is a leading contender. Won on heavy; raised another 5lb but this lightly raced 3yo could easily have more to give. |
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10th (4) (66/1 -65%)Tashkhan |
66/1(-65%) | (4) Tashkhan 66/1, Once smart stayer is dropping in the weights and ground will suit but it's hard to pin down his precise current level and no doubting that another 4f or so would suit ideally. Best known as a mud-loving stayer but it's hard to recommend him at present. |
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11th (14) (25/1 -25%)Hot Fuss |
25/1(-25%) | (14) Hot Fuss 25/1, Off since down the field in 2m3f Chester Cup in May; this dual-purpose performer acts in soft but looks weighted to his best and others are preferred. Off since Chester Cup disappointment; no headgear today but he's not entirely dismissed. |
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12th (6) (33/1 -65%)Insanity |
33/1(-65%) | (6) Insanity 33/1, Well beaten in this last year and that raises a doubt about this ground (despite a 2023 novice win on soft); running very well, last time second at York, and form claims on such as that. Tailed off in this 2024; creeping up weights but needs respect, if he goes on the ground. |
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13th (22) (15/2 +17%)Master Vintner |
15/2(+17%) | (22) Master Vintner 15/2, Yard won this last year; progressive thrice-raced 3yo who is open to further improvement after recent wins at 10f (heavy) and 12f (AW); this opening mark on the stiff side though. 2-3 overall and unbeaten for this stable, including on heavy and at 1m4f (in novices). |
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14th (23) (25/1 -39%)Adjuvant |
25/1(-39%) | (23) Adjuvant 25/1, Bit more needed on latest second at Yarmouth, though that was just his second start this season; 5l ninth of 23 in this last year; couldn't go any stronger than each-way chance. 5lb lower than in the 2024 renewal but there's been no win since May 2023. |
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15th (13) (33/1 -32%)Oneforthegutter |
33/1(-32%) | (13) Oneforthegutter 33/1, Not at best lately and needs to bounce back; third of 23 in this last year (soft) and scooped a big pot at Newmarket in July, so not completely ruled out. Close third in this race last year; struggled on last three starts but not written off. |
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16th (1) (25/1 -79%)Grey Cuban |
25/1(-79%) | (1) Grey Cuban 25/1, Very good, in-form handicapper who was sound third over 10.2f (heavy) here last time; 12f stamina isn't conclusively proven but each-way claims otherwise. 1m4f has not worked so far but he rallied strongly over 1m2f on heavy going here latest. |
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17th (11) (33/1 +0%)Metier |
33/1(+0%) | (11) Metier 33/1, 9yo has been a fine big handicap performer over the years, including winning this in 2022; risky proposition on more recent evidence though; off since March. Mud-lover; won this race in 2022 and the Chester Cup in 2023; big questions these days. |
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18th (12) (150/1 -88%)Platoon |
150/1(-88%) | (12) Platoon 150/1, Aidan O'Brien castoff who has a deal to prove on the evidence of two starts this season, not least big questions about this trip and ground; no tongue tie. Ex-Aidan O'Brien; down the field in his three races for new yard; this is a new trip. |
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19th (10) (100/1 -100%)Majestic |
100/1(-100%) | (10) Majestic 100/1, Ran well at 12f three starts back but there's still a doubt about it in this stamina-sapping ground (which he acts on); bit to prove on balance of recent form. Acts on heavy but best known at up to about 1m2f, so there is plenty for him to prove. |
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20th (7) (100/1 -52%)Chemistry |
100/1(-52%) | (7) Chemistry 100/1, Useful 3yo at up to 14f (including a maiden win on heavy); 2m2f possibly too far on belated seasonal/stable debut but still has plenty to prove on the back of that, pitched in here. Well beaten on yard/seasonal debut in a four-runner conditions event (2m2f) 19 days ago. |
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21st (16) (22/1 -57%)Master Builder |
22/1(-57%) | (16) Master Builder 22/1, Down the field in this last year and was below-par latest too; acts on soft and has claims on best of this season's form, so worth considering off a slipping mark. Mixed form and no win this season, rather disappointing, but he's 7lb below his peak mark. |
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22nd (9) (25/1 +24%)Tiernan |
25/1(+24%) | (9) Tiernan 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran well in an 11f Listed race two starts back but beaten at 1-5 in a novice since and now looks vulnerable; tongue-tie first time; soft ground an unknown. Potential with the greater stamina test but tough race for handicap debut off a lofty mark. |

The unexposed MASTER VINTNER has won both starts since joining Ralph Beckett's yard, albeit in novice company. This obviously is more demanding, but the unexposed three-year-old is likely to have plenty of improvement forthcoming and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role. His stablemate Lord Melbourne took this 12 months ago and won his sole subsequent start at Epsom in September. Stressfree is more than capable of going well in a race of this nature, while Hopewell Rock and Castle Cove are others to note.

Last year's winner LORD MELBOURNE (nap) gets the vote ahead of Atherstone Warrior, for whom this trip is new territory.
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 (9) (6/1 +33%)Merlin Allen |
6/1(+33%) | (9) Merlin Allen 6/1, Choeur Du Nord gelding; half-brother to I'm The Diva, who was poor over 17f. Dam/grandam won French bumpers; yard does well in this sphere; more persuasive than most. |
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2nd (10) (11/1 -69%)Molly's Lad |
11/1(-69%) | (10) Molly's Lad 11/1, Falco gelding; stable gets plenty of first time out winners in this sphere; worth following in the betting. Fits the bill on pedigree and his stable is already 5-26 in bumpers this term. |
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3rd (2) (25/1 -150%)Berkshire Woody |
25/1(-150%) | (2) Berkshire Woody 25/1, Yard won this race last year; a 60,000 guineas Wooded gelding; worth a market check. 60,000gns yearling; stable won this 12 months ago, although that one had had a run. |
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4th (4) (40/1 -100%)Fridaysman |
40/1(-100%) | (4) Fridaysman 40/1, Green under pressure on debut when well beaten in a juvenile bumper over 2m at Huntingdon; effective over 2m and acts on good ground; plenty more needed. Showed something to build on when sixth at Huntingdon; should improve and may play a part. |
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5th (6) (12/1 +40%)Jessmarvel |
12/1(+40%) | (6) Jessmarvel 12/1, 50,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Masked Marvel; appears to be the stable's second string. 50,000euros 2yo; by Masked Marvel; one of two plausible runners for powerful Scottish yard. |
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6th (3) (12/1 +64%)Campfield Flyer |
12/1(+64%) | (3) Campfield Flyer 12/1, Nathaniel colt; half-brother to Lady Kara, who was smart over 17f; may just need this. Classy pedigree; stable does well with relatively few runners in bumpers; tops the list. |
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7th (12) (25/1 -456%)Power Quest |
25/1(-456%) | (12) Power Quest 25/1, Lit up by blinkers but showed promise on debut when third, beaten 1 1/2l in a juvenile bumper over 1m5f at Exeter; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and should improve for the step up to 2m. Third at Exeter is just fair form but he'll have an experience edge over most of these. |
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8th (8) (5/1 +29%)Maxios Aurelius |
5/1(+29%) | (8) Maxios Aurelius 5/1, Maxios gelding; half-brother to Crystabel, who was smart over 16f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Yard has well-above-average strike-rate in bumpers so this one is worth a second look. |
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9th (1) (9/4 +18%)Pureis King |
9/4(+18%) | (1) Pureis King 9/4, Very free and went clear when making a very promising debut, winning by a neck in a juvenile bumper at Market Rasen; effective over 2m and acts on good ground; impressive debut winner who could defy a penalty. Closed down late after being clear long way when winning on debut; respected under penalty. |
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10th (13) (22/1 +56%)Receipt |
22/1(+56%) | (13) Receipt 22/1, 10,000 guineas Land Force gelding; half-brother to Solid Silver, a high-class performer over 17f; dam was useful at 6f as a 2yo. Bred for the Flat; in-form stable had a bumper winner at Hexham in October. |
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11th (7) (40/1 +20%)Mad For Tar |
40/1(+20%) | (7) Mad For Tar 40/1, Capri gelding; half-brother to Remus, who was smart over 16f; dam was useful from 12f to 16f; yard in good form. By Capri out of 1m/1m2f winner; stable 0-26 in bumpers in last five seasons. |
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12th (11) (33/1 -230%)Orioncaleyjags |
33/1(-230%) | (11) Orioncaleyjags 33/1, Shirocco gelding; appears to be the stable's first string based on jockey bookings. Newcomer; likely to be suited by 2m4f+ in due course but impossible to rule out on debut. |

Pureis King justified favouritism on his first outing at Market Rasen and is respected, but he might find it tough to give his penalty away to GARRINCHA. The son of Doctor Dino changed hands for 87,000 euros as a two-year-old and is a brother to smart handicap chaser Madara. He can make an instant impression, while Molly's Lad needs to be monitored in the betting on his first appearance.

None appeals more than CAMPFIELD FLYER who descends from a useful family and whose stable's few bumper runners deserve major respect.
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 (2) (3/1 -50%)May Call You Back |
3/1(-50%) | (2) May Call You Back 3/1, Travelled well and held on gamely when landing a handicap by a short-head off 101 over 2m at Tramore last time; continues to progress for her new yard and big chance if stamina holds up. In tremendous form this year, won h'cap chase on latest, soft ground and trip queries. |
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2nd (1) (20/1 -82%)Cousin Kate |
20/1(-82%) | (1) Cousin Kate 20/1, Improved down in grade for a cosy win in a maiden hurdle at Tramore over 2m by 2 1/4l last time; effective at 2m and acts with cut; progressive, with an opening mark that may prove lenient. Left previous runs behind to score at Tramore, 7lb claimer on for h'cap bow, can't dismiss. |
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3rd (16) (9/1 +25%)Alright Darling |
9/1(+25%) | (16) Alright Darling 9/1, Improved on recent form when a fortunate winner due to late fallers, landing a handicap by 3l off 77 over 2m7f at Thurles last time; effective from 2 1/2–3m and consistent at a modest level. Up 3lb for rather fortunate Thurles win on latest, unproven on ground this soft. |
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4th (10) (18/1 +10%)We'llgowats |
18/1(+10%) | (10) We'llgowats 18/1, Returned to form after her reappearance, beaten 1/2l off 88 at Wexford last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; effective 2–2 1/2m, acts on any ground; very well treated on past form. Course winner at 2m (sft-hvy), encouraging run latest, cheekpieces go on, chance. |
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5th (13) (25/1 -25%)Mrs Biddle |
25/1(-25%) | (13) Mrs Biddle 25/1, Returned to form under a positive ride when dropped in trip, beaten 1 1/4l off 84 at Sligo last time; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by a sound surface; unreliable but fairly treated if building on latest. Front runner reeled in late at Sligo last time, best form on quicker ground than this. |
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6th (18) (15/2 +73%)Ellies Rock |
15/2(+73%) | (18) Ellies Rock 15/2, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Limerick last time; has a bit to find. Ran okay on h'cap debut in May, off since and new yard now, check the market. |
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7th (14) (22/1 +33%)Sidiriya |
22/1(+33%) | (14) Sidiriya 22/1, Never threatened when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Listowel most recently; has a good mark based on maiden form but struggling of late. Stayed on well at Killarney in July, behind a couple of these latest, more needed. |
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8th (4) (17/2 -13%)Morell River |
17/2(-13%) | (4) Morell River 17/2, Improved again to win a handicap by 2l off 90 at Wexford last time; effective up to 2m5f and acts on yielding ground; progressive, though a revised mark demands more. Won off 7lb lower latest, more to come from 5yo but softer ground to contend with now. |
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9th (12) (20/1 +20%)Walk In The Sea |
20/1(+20%) | (12) Walk In The Sea 20/1, Ran to form when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Punchestown last time; effective at 2–2 1/2m; step back up in trip should suit but improvement is needed. 0-6 over hurdles, not a bad run latest, different ground now and stamina to prove. |
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10th (15) (33/1 -50%)Phildante |
33/1(-50%) | (15) Phildante 33/1, Below form when dropped in trip wearing first-time cheekpieces, finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Ballinrobe most recently; now in blinkers; off a short break and acts on good ground. Good second at Wexford on penultimate, poor on latest, blinkers on, not discounted. |
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11th (5) (50/1 -178%)Love Like This |
50/1(-178%) | (5) Love Like This 50/1, Fell before race developed in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Kilbeggan last time; in good form prior but returning from a break. 0-22 over hurdles, fell on latest, previously ran well at Sligo, needs more off this mark. |
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12th (8) (25/1 -14%)Poetic Focus |
25/1(-14%) | (8) Poetic Focus 25/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Clonmel latest when beaten; went too fast that day; effective between 2m4f and 2m6f. Promise in two of four runs this year, fell at Clonmel latest, unproven on soft ground. |
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13th (20) (9/1 +36%)Rebelle Chaud |
9/1(+36%) | (20) Rebelle Chaud 9/1, Ran to form when 4 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle here most recently; effective at 2 1/2m; a maiden running into form at a modest level. Good C&D run latest, beaten 1l in division off this last year off 8lb higher, interesting. |
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14th (22) (66/1 -267%)Doyen Og |
66/1(-267%) | (22) Doyen Og 66/1, Outpaced and below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Sligo most recently; effective at 2m but yet to convince with stamina for further; inconsistent. Sound third at Bellewstown in August, poor twice since, soft ground concerns; reserve. |
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15th (6) (66/1 0%)Evening's Empire |
66/1(0%) | (6) Evening's Empire 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest; usually held up; effective at 2m but yet to convince with stamina for further; acts on any ground but currently out of form. Flat winner, out of form this year, pulled up over C&D on latest, others preferred. |
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|PU| (9) (9/1 +18%)Another Girl |
9/1(+18%) | (9) Another Girl 9/1, Ran to form when up in trip, beaten 1 1/2l off 89 here last time; consistent at 2–2 1/2m on good ground with a bit more to come in handicaps. Improved effort over C&D latest, in the mix again off 1lb higher if handles ground. |
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|PU| (7) (11/2 +21%)Watty Show |
11/2(+21%) | (7) Watty Show 11/2, Travelled well for a time but didn't find much, finishing well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Listowel latest; looks in need of further than 2m and should come on for the run. Midfield on stable/h'cap debut latest, improve for that, bred to stay, could go well. |
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|PU| (3) (18/1 -29%)Smiling Bess |
18/1(-29%) | (3) Smiling Bess 18/1, No obvious excuse when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; wears blinkers for the first time; trainer in form; effective at 2 1/2m on good ground but struggling in handicaps. Maiden hurdle winner, drops into 0-100 company, could go well in first-time blinkers. |
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|PU| (19) (28/1 -27%)Sineads Fancy |
28/1(-27%) | (19) Sineads Fancy 28/1, Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when well placed off a steady pace, beaten 3 1/4l off 74 over 2m7f at Thurles last time; effective at around 2 3/4m on good ground but needs to build on that effort. Behind Alright Darling latest, weighted to get closer but ground concerns here. |

There looks scope for plenty more from COUSIN KATE and the well-bred filly could be nicely treated off an initial mark of 100. She shaped with some promise on her first couple of starts before running out a cosy winner at Tramore last month. Eoin Staples takes a useful 7lb off her back and she can go in again. May Call You Back looks like an obvious danger. The Willie Mullins-trained mare won off 1lb higher over fences at Tramore last time. Morell River also comes here with every chance.

REBELLE CHAUD was beaten 1l in a division of this last year off 8lb higher and she shaped encouragingly over C&D last month
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) (3/1 -20%)Clearpoint |
3/1(-20%) | (2) Clearpoint 3/1, Well positioned and won with a bit in hand when landing a handicap by a length off 87 at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; wide draw; effective at 5f and 6f; in fine form and respected under a penalty. On a roll after back-to-back wins at Lingfield; 1-1 here; should go well again. |
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2nd (5) (9/2 +50%)Rhythm N Hooves |
9/2(+50%) | (5) Rhythm N Hooves 9/2, Scored by 3/4l off 87 at Newbury three starts back; again a bit below form last time; effective at 5f and 6f; remains slightly above the mark of that last win. Three wins this year and did well from unfavourable draw at York last time; much respected. |
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3rd (6) (5/2 +55%)Atomic Force |
5/2(+55%) | (6) Atomic Force 5/2, Improved on first run back in Britain when beaten 2 1/4l off 90 over 6f here last time; effective at 5f and 6f; former Group winner and the drop in trip may help. Well treated on old form and showed speed over 6f here last time; interesting back at 5f. |
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4th (4) (7/1 0%)Ruby's Profit |
7/1(0%) | (4) Ruby's Profit 7/1, Too keen and didn't get home when beaten 3l off 91 at Southwell last time; enjoys making it; wide draw; effective at 5f and 6f; back from a short break and could bounce back. Reliable front-runner who was fifth of 14 at Southwell seven weeks ago; not discounted. |
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5th (8) (16/1 -100%)Grandlad |
16/1(-100%) | (8) Grandlad 16/1, Scored by a neck off 82 at Doncaster in August; took a step back in the right direction when second beaten 2 1/2l off 83 last time; enjoys making it; suited by 5f and all-weather; return to this C&D may suit. Front-running 5f specialist; none too consistent but has possibilities if on a going day. |
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6th (10) (66/1 -313%)Bang On The Bell |
66/1(-313%) | (10) Bang On The Bell 66/1, Below form when beaten 6l in a handicap at Newbury last time; off a short break; suited by 5f and all-weather; has lost form of late and needs to bounce back. Could be up against it from 3lb out of the weights after a break. |
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7th (7) (16/1 -45%)Arctic Summer |
16/1(-45%) | (7) Arctic Summer 16/1, Best run since arriving from France when 4 1/2l third in a handicap over 6f at Pontefract last time; suited by 6f; drop in trip may suit. Low-mileage 3yo; some encouragement when third at Pontefract; may be unexposed. |
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8th (1) (9/2 +31%)Vintage Clarets |
9/2(+31%) | (1) Vintage Clarets 9/2, Scored by a length off 94 at Ascot in August; again below best last time; suited by 5f; a little in and out but on a fair mark. Seems to have gone off the boil; needs this return to the AW to prompt a revival. |
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9th (9) (66/1 -450%)Solar Edge |
66/1(-450%) | (9) Solar Edge 66/1, Ran to form when beaten 2 1/2l off 75 at Bath last time; off a short break; suited by 5f and all-weather; continues in good form. 3-13; lightly raced but returns from nearly three months off and is out of the handicap. |
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10th (3) (10/1 +17%)Blue Storm |
10/1(+17%) | (3) Blue Storm 10/1, Didn't get home and deep ground didn't help when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; wide draw; suited by 5f; first all-weather run since a December 2023 win. Below par this year, no obvious excuses last time; falling in weights but others are safer. |

The in-form Clearpoint has to be respected now searching for a hat-trick, but a 5lb penalty is a concern. As a result, preference is for ATOMIC FORCE, who showed plenty of pace when fifth on his second start since returning from Hong Kong over 6f here last month. This drop in trip should suit and he may have some improvement left to come. Others to note are Solar Edge, Ruby's Profit and Vintage Clarets.

Rhythm N Hooves is respected but even more interesting is ATOMIC FORCE who should be suited by this drop back in 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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1st (5) (3/1 +79%)No Way Jay |
3/1(+79%) | (5) No Way Jay 3/1, £21,000 Harzand gelding; half-brother to Some Bro, very useful at 24f; probably best watched on debut. £21,000 3yo;dam unraced half-sister to a bumper and useful 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner. |
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2nd (3) (85/40 -134%)Kilnew Supreme |
85/40(-134%) | (3) Kilnew Supreme 85/40, Yard won this last year; showed promise when runner-up, beaten 3 1/2l in a 3m maiden at Rathcannon on only start; tongue-tie first time; a feasible threat. Recruited for £110,000 after finishing second in a 3m good-ground Irish point. |
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3rd (8) (50/1 +24%)Svelte Silhouette |
50/1(+24%) | (8) Svelte Silhouette 50/1, Jack Hobbs filly; half-sister to Jubilympics, very useful at 20f; hood on for the first time; faces a tough enough task on debut. Newcomer, stablemate of Regal Icon; the immediate fitting of a hood is a tad concerning. |
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4th (1) (10/1 -100%)Baile An Or |
10/1(-100%) | (1) Baile An Or 10/1, 33,000 euros Vadamos gelding; probably best watched on debut. 33,000euros 3yo; first foal out of a point/2m4f hurdle winner; trainer runs two. |
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5th (6) (22/1 +67%)Regal Icon |
22/1(+67%) | (6) Regal Icon 22/1, Sixties Icon gelding; full-brother to Mairis Icon, fair at 15f; faces a tough enough task on debut. Brother to 1m7f hurdle winner Mairis Icon; dam 1m7f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner. |
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6th (2) (9/2 +25%)Georgey |
9/2(+25%) | (2) Georgey 9/2, Order Of St George gelding; half-brother to Regarding Ruth, smart at 23f; faces a tough enough task on debut. Fifth foal; half-brother to useful 2m5f-3m1f hurdle winner Regarding Ruth. |
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7th (4) (40/1 +0%)Mushtahrir |
40/1(+0%) | (4) Mushtahrir 40/1, Improved from debut after a wind operation when fourth, beaten 10l in a 2m2f bumper at Plumpton last time; second run since wind surgery; effective at 2m on good ground; should progress from that run but must improve to get off the mark. Hasn't smacked of an imminent winner in his first two bumpers. |
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8th (7) (10/3 +5%)Miracles Do Happen |
10/3(+5%) | (7) Miracles Do Happen 10/3, Improved on stable debut when second, beaten 2 1/4l in a 2m bumper at Ludlow last time; trainer in form; effective at 2m on good to good to firm ground; expected to progress further for new stable over hurdles and likely to stay further in time. Not strong form in her two bumpers but does have some experience behind her. |

Paul Nicholls has won this three times since 2018 and has another potential live-wire on his hands in the form of KILNEW SUPREME. Having kept on well for a promising second-placed finish on his solitary run in a point-to-point, this could be a good Rules starting point for this 110,000-pound purchase. Joe Tizzard's pair Baile An Or and No Way Jay warrant close inspection, while Miracles Do Happen has bumper experience and cannot be ruled out.

The Nicholls runner KILNEW SUPREME was recruited for a six-figure sum after finishing second in an Irish point.
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 (11) (16/1 -60%)Sahara King |
16/1(-60%) | (11) Sahara King 16/1, 19 Feb; Too Darn Hot colt; half-brother to Hawaiian, very useful at 5f; dam useful at 7f; yard good with 2yos, market will guide to chance. Half-brother to 5f winner Hawaiian (RPR 86); dam a 7f AW winner; needs a market check. |
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2nd (10) (5/1 +17%)Ranga Tang |
5/1(+17%) | (10) Ranga Tang 5/1, Failed to build on debut when fourth, beaten 6l in a novice at Goodwood. Middle-distance bred, a big and gangly colt who will need more time. Two encouraging turf runs; bred to handle AW and he's one to take seriously. |
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3rd (4) (10/11 +80%)Heyzoom |
10/11(+80%) | (4) Heyzoom 10/11, 29 Apr; Dubawi colt; half-brother to Falakeyah, very smart at 10f; has a good pedigree but may need the experience first time out. From a good Shadwell family; more paper appeal than most in the field. |
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4th (7) (20/1 -43%)Mohaaraj |
20/1(-43%) | (7) Mohaaraj 20/1, 5 Mar; 110,000gns Mohaather gelding; half-brother to Media Darling, useful at 6f; dam fair at 7f; probably best watched on debut. 110,000gns yearling; closely related to 6f winner; another newcomer to note in the market. |
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5th (1) (4/1 -20%)Director's Cut |
4/1(-20%) | (1) Director's Cut 4/1, 25 Mar; Palace Pier colt; half-brother to Light Infantry, high-class from 7f to 9f; dam very useful at 8f at 2yo; likely to go well. Half-bro to Australian Group 1 winner Light Infantry; one of two newcomers for connections. |
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6th (12) (100/1 -52%)Hot And Cold |
100/1(-52%) | (12) Hot And Cold 100/1, Ran green and was beaten 9 1/4l in a 7f maiden at Doncaster on debut. Bred for middle distances and looks one for handicaps at three. Never dangerous in 7f maiden at Doncaster two weeks ago; likely one for the longer term. |
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7th (9) (9/1 -20%)Qarreeb |
9/1(-20%) | (9) Qarreeb 9/1, 21 Feb; Dubawi colt; half-brother to Sounds Of Heaven, high-class at 8f; dam poor at 7f at 2yo; one to consider. Dubawi half-brother to two useful winners; dam from a fine family; betting instructive. |
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8th (5) (12/1 +57%)Lake Como |
12/1(+57%) | (5) Lake Como 12/1, Outpaced and well beaten in a 7f maiden at The Curragh on debut. Shows plenty of speed in pedigree and, as an ex-Aidan O'Brien runner, can surely do better. Down the field in one run for A O'Brien in June; sold 16,000gns recently; best watched. |
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9th (8) (40/1 0%)Nando's Pride |
40/1(0%) | (8) Nando's Pride 40/1, 19 Apr; 37,000 euros Nando Parrado gelding; half-brother to Aleksey Tolstoy, useful at 8f. 37,000euros half-brother to three winners; others have stronger paper claims. |
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10th (13) (300/1 -140%)Trade Marked |
300/1(-140%) | (13) Trade Marked 300/1, Well beaten in an 8f maiden at Kempton on debut. Bred for further and can surely do better with experience. 250-1 and tailed off on last month's Kempton debut (1m); can't be recommended. |

Ranga Tang is the pick of those with experience, but the level he sets is not very high and preference is for QARREEB. Ed Walker's colt is a half-brother to the Listed winner and Group 1-placed Sounds Of Heaven and the son of Dubawi could make a successful debut. Heyzoom is closely related to Pretty Polly winner Falakeyah and has to be noted, while Director's Cut and Sahara King complete the shortlist.

This can fall to one of the well-bred newcomers. Heyzoom is high on the list but DIRECTOR'S CUT makes most appeal.
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 (8) (9/2 +0%)South Dakota Sioux |
9/2(+0%) | (8) South Dakota Sioux 9/2, Improved on his recent return to win a handicap by 3/4l off 59 at Kempton last time. Effective at 6/7f on the all-weather and respected despite a 3lb rise. Won at Kempton last time and may remain competitive; three-time C&D winner. |
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2nd (7) (4/1 +11%)Chifa |
4/1(+11%) | (7) Chifa 4/1, Ran to his recent best when beaten 3/4l off 62 at Kempton last time. Effective at 7f on the all-weather and now down to a fair mark. Second to South Dakota Sioux at Kempton last time; five-time C&D scorer. |
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3rd (1) (15/2 -114%)Havana Sky |
15/2(-114%) | (1) Havana Sky 15/2, Showed his best form of 2025 when strong at the finish to win a handicap by a neck off 67 over 6f at Lingfield last time. Effective at 6f on the all-weather and shapes as though stepping back up in trip may help. All wins at 6f but latest performance suggests he may be as effective back over 7f. |
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4th (5) (7/2 +46%)Winter Crown |
7/2(+46%) | (5) Winter Crown 7/2, Returned to form on stable debut when landing a handicap by a length off 62 over 6f at Newcastle with headgear removed. Trainer in good form; effective at 6/7f on any surface and capable of better for his new yard. Scored at Newcastle last Saturday on stable debut; still well treated on peak form. |
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5th (2) (7/2 +56%)Noisy Music |
7/2(+56%) | (2) Noisy Music 7/2, Won by a neck off 64 here three starts ago. Better than the result when getting too far back and finishing second beaten 3 1/4l off 68 last time. Suited by 7/8f and goes well on the all-weather; in good form over this C&D. Largely consistent record at Wolverhampton; solid claims kept to this venue. |
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6th (6) (20/1 -186%)Patontheback |
20/1(-186%) | (6) Patontheback 20/1, Won by 2l off 59 at Musselburgh in August. Back to form when nearly getting up, beaten a head off 63 last time. Suited by 7f on a sound surface and has claims if building on that latest effort. Close second on turf last time; hasn't won on AW for over two years. |
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7th (4) (14/1 +44%)Zu Run |
14/1(+44%) | (4) Zu Run 14/1, Again well below form when down the field in a handicap at Southwell last time. Effective at 7f on a sound surface but hard to fancy on recent evidence. Won at Brighton in May but not in the same form since. |
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8th (3) (9/1 +0%)Thapa Vc |
9/1(+0%) | (3) Thapa Vc 9/1, Scored by a head off 65 over 8f at Bath on his penultimate start. Below form when sixth beaten 7 1/2l off 67 last time when dropped in trip. Usually held up; effective at 7/8f on a sound surface and needs to bounce back. Has gained this year's two wins over 1m at Bath. |
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9th (9) (50/1 -456%)Harbour Vision |
50/1(-456%) | (9) Harbour Vision 50/1, Ran to form when not getting a clear run and beaten 1/2l off 58 here last time. Suited by 7/8f on a sound surface and one to consider on that latest effort. Inconsistent since August and isn't certain to back up latest effort. |

PATONTHEBACK bounced back to form when a head second at Redcar three weeks ago and given that the third from that contest has won since, Gemma Tutty's gelding makes plenty of appeal off just a 1lb higher mark. Noisy Music has occupied the runner-up berth on both starts since winning over C&D in August and she edges out South Dakota Sioux and Chifa to be best of the rest.

Newcastle winner WINTER CROWN is taken to follow up. Noisy Music is second choice.
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) (10/11 +44%)Al Muqdad |
10/11(+44%) | (1) Al Muqdad 10/11, Produced his best run of 2025 when beaten a length off 70 at Southwell last time, finishing strongly. Effective over 7f and acts on this surface; well treated if building on that latest effort. Knocking at the door of late and big chance on latest effort; non-runner Newcastle Friday. |
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2nd (6) (9/2 +18%)Rainwater |
9/2(+18%) | (6) Rainwater 9/2, Never travelling when beaten 10l in a Hamilton handicap over 8f last time, having been in good form beforehand. Returning from a break; effective around 8f and acts on the all-weather; down in trip but still above last winning mark. Two wins have come over further; drops back in grade but could prove vulnerable over 7f. |
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3rd (2) (12/1 -20%)Tortured Soul |
12/1(-20%) | (2) Tortured Soul 12/1, Ran to a similar level when beaten 7l in a 9f handicap here last time. Represents a top course trainer; effective from 9f to 1m4f and on the all-weather; could figure if building on that run. Multiple middle-distance winner; on dangerous mark but drop to 7f is a major query. |
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4th (5) (7/1 +13%)Way To Dubai |
7/1(+13%) | (5) Way To Dubai 7/1, Failed to feature from off the pace when again below form in a Southwell handicap most recently. Effective over 6/7f and handles this surface; yet to win since moving to the UK and needs to revive. Tumbled down weights but basically disappointing for new yard in 2025; not a solid option. |
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5th (7) (14/1 -75%)Rating |
14/1(-75%) | (7) Rating 14/1, A bit below form when 5l third in a Bath handicap over 8f on deep ground last time. Effective from 7f to 1m2f and acts on this surface; return to a sounder surface should suit. 20-race maiden but has shown promise, including on stable debut last week; each-way shout. |
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6th (9) (28/1 -250%)A Pint Of Bear |
28/1(-250%) | (9) A Pint Of Bear 28/1, Disappointing when beaten 6l in a Brighton handicap last time. Effective at 6–7f and handles this surface; needs to bounce back to earlier form. Only run to form once this year but that resulted in a narrow defeat; likely vulnerable. |
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7th (8) (40/1 -60%)Romanovich |
40/1(-60%) | (8) Romanovich 40/1, Well below form when up in class and down the field in a Chepstow handicap over 8f last time after a short break. Effective between 7f and 8f and handles this surface; needs to bounce back from being outclassed latest. Two wins at Chepstow this year; not at best on last two runs; absent 11 weeks. |
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8th (3) (10/1 +17%)Fools Rush In |
10/1(+17%) | (3) Fools Rush In 10/1, Well below form after a wide trip when down the field in a Southwell handicap last time. Effective over 7f and now best suited by the all-weather; needs a big bounce back. C&D winner on a good mark but needs to leave his recent return to action well behind him. |
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9th (4) (20/1 -43%)Monsieur Patat |
20/1(-43%) | (4) Monsieur Patat 20/1, Won by a neck off 65 over 6f at Windsor in August but made no impression after a slow start when tenth, beaten 19l off 67 last time. Effective at 6f and acts on any surface; something to prove after that latest run. C&D winner; two 6f Windsor wins this year; poor run last time but could bounce back. |

RAINWATER clearly wasn't at his best at Hamilton in July and has been given plenty of time to recover. Richard Fahey's gelding remains on a fair mark and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Rating is likely to be competitive following a brace of placed efforts at Bath, while others to consider are Fools Rush In and Romanovich.

If AL MUQDAD takes part (he was a non-runner at Newcastle on Friday) he will be the one to beat. Monsieur Patat is second choice.
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) (15/8 +53%)Beaumadier |
15/8(+53%) | (2) Beaumadier 15/8, Scored by 1 1/4l off 55 at Musselburgh in August and ran to form when second, beaten 1/2l off 59 last time; effective at 5f and acts on all-weather; in form and remains on a workable mark. Consistent since July; close second at Southwell last week; solid claims. |
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2nd (1) (17/2 +47%)So Smart |
17/2(+47%) | (1) So Smart 17/2, Bit below form when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Bath last time; enjoys making the running and is suited by 5f; seems to act on any surface and was in fair form until that latest effort. Far from solid on AW form and hasn't raced in this sphere since 2022. |
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3rd (8) (15/2 -25%)Street Life |
15/2(-25%) | (8) Street Life 15/2, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 54 here last time; suited by 5f and acts well on this surface; respected off the same mark as latest. Respectable third over C&D on Monday; place claims. |
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4th (9) (12/1 +25%)Nad Alshiba Snow |
12/1(+25%) | (9) Nad Alshiba Snow 12/1, Well positioned when producing her best run of 2025, beaten 4l off 56 at Chelmsford last time; effective at 5f and acts on AW; interesting if able to build on that latest effort. Maiden who needs to raise her game on debut for new yard. |
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5th (5) (9/2 +10%)Call Time |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Call Time 9/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off 55 at Chepstow in September and ran to form when third beaten 3l off 60 last time; effective at 5/6f though still has a bit to prove on AW; consistent overall. Should be thereabouts if transferring turf form back to AW. |
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6th (7) (9/2 -13%)Beauzon |
9/2(-13%) | (7) Beauzon 9/2, Showed more when dropped in trip, beaten 3l off 55 here last time; trainer in form; effective at 5/6f; inconsistent but now on a fair mark. Multiple course winner; didn't fare badly last time; attractively treated. |
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7th (3) (25/1 -108%)Some Nightmare |
25/1(-108%) | (3) Some Nightmare 25/1, Won by 1 1/2l off 55 at Chepstow on his penultimate start but was below form on softer ground last time, finishing eighth beaten 23l off 59; off a short break; effective at 5/6f and back on AW with cheekpieces refitted. Only 1-10 on AW, the success in 2021; not the percentage call. |
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8th (4) (25/1 0%)Pearl's Edge |
25/1(0%) | (4) Pearl's Edge 25/1, Below form and failed to get home when comfortably held in a novice here last time; effective at 5/6f; mark falling but remains a concern on this surface. Trailed home last of five over C&D (AW debut) most recently. |
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9th (6) (20/1 -100%)Jungle Dance |
20/1(-100%) | (6) Jungle Dance 20/1, Below form when going too fast and beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; off a short break; effective at 5f and suited by AW; could bounce back if ridden with more restraint. Did too much up front when beaten favourite over C&D last time. |
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10th (10) (33/1 -65%)She Went Whoosh |
33/1(-65%) | (10) She Went Whoosh 33/1, Again below form and found little when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective at 5f and best on AW; out of form since her spring win. Only 1-19 for Richard Hannon; sold for 1,000gns since last run. |
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11th (11) (14/1 -40%)Kakarotto |
14/1(-40%) | (11) Kakarotto 14/1, Produced his best run of 2025 when 5l third in a 6f handicap at Bath most recently; effective at 5/6f though has something to prove on AW. 0-5 in British races and needs to improve on latest effort. |

BEAUMADIER has kept up a consistent level of form since July and the five-year-old has a fine opportunity to get his head back in front following his recent second at Southwell. Jungle Dance is worth another chance having gone off too quick when last seen here in September. Call Time and Kakarotto can fight it out for the minor honours.

In his current form BEAUMADIER (nap) holds particularly solid claims. Jungle Dance is second choice.
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) (5/2 +17%)City Of Poets |
5/2(+17%) | (5) City Of Poets 5/2, Ran to form when just outstayed up in trip, beaten a neck off 86 over 8f at Lingfield last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 7–8f on the all-weather and may want to take a lead over this trip. Hasn't look straightforward but still nearly won at Lingfield when only 2lb lower. |
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2nd (8) (12/1 -71%)Zryan |
12/1(-71%) | (8) Zryan 12/1, Ran to his recent best when 6 1/2l third in a handicap over 8f at Haydock on latest start. Effective at 8f and acts on the all-weather; mark easing. Hasn't looked that well in handicapped in Britain but has still been competitive. |
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3rd (9) (22/1 -83%)Brasil Power |
22/1(-83%) | (9) Brasil Power 22/1, Much better with visor reapplied when beaten 3 1/2l off 82 over 8f at Kempton last time. Suited by 8–10f on the all-weather; trip short of best and visor left off now. Recent efforts leave him with a bit to prove, though was never ideally placed at Kempton. |
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4th (3) (5/2 +44%)Silver Sword |
5/2(+44%) | (3) Silver Sword 5/2, Below form when beaten 9l in a handicap over 8f at Haydock last time, ground too slow. Suited by 8–9f and probably best on a sound surface, though remains below his best. A long time since he scored in Britain and the handicapper isn't being too kind. |
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5th (4) (12/1 -167%)Invited |
12/1(-167%) | (4) Invited 12/1, Ran to form landing a handicap by a neck off 84 over 7f at Lingfield last time after a short break. Effective over 7–8f and acts on a sound surface; steadily progressing. Did well to cope with the drop back to 7f when a narrow winner at Lingfield in August. |
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6th (13) (22/1 -193%)Hitched |
22/1(-193%) | (13) Hitched 22/1, Again below form and not best of runs, possibly needed the outing when beaten 2 1/4l off 79 over 8f at Lingfield last time. Usually held up; effective from 8–10f on a sound surface. Stays further than this and could feature if getting a strong pace to chase. |
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7th (1) (11/2 +21%)Epictetus |
11/2(+21%) | (1) Epictetus 11/2, Ran to form when beaten 3l off a mark of 91 over 8f at Kempton last time. Suited by 8–10f and acts on any surface. Mark is easing but he needs more. Never this low in the weights and under 3l away on AW debut at Kempton. |
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8th (12) (14/1 +44%)Parlando |
14/1(+44%) | (12) Parlando 14/1, Well below form and needed his first run of the year when down the field in a handicap over 10f at Nottingham most recently. Suited by 10f on the all-weather and should do better than on return. Definite chance on his best form last year but tailed off at Nottingham after an absence. |
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9th (2) (11/2 +61%)Mr Baloo |
11/2(+61%) | (2) Mr Baloo 11/2, Again below best, not best of runs when beaten 5l in a handicap at Newmarket last time. Effective from 8–10f and return to this venue may suit. Four AW wins early this year included two here but has just lost his form this autumn. |
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10th (10) (100/1 -100%)Oviedo |
100/1(-100%) | (10) Oviedo 100/1, Again well below form when down the field in a handicap over 12f at Newbury last time. Effective at 10f on a sound surface but continues badly out of form; drop in trip may help. Dual winner but tailed off in three runs for current yard, at 1m1f and 1m4f; opposable. |
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11th (11) (33/1 -65%)Great Blasket |
33/1(-65%) | (11) Great Blasket 33/1, No-show back on the all-weather when beaten 7l in a handicap over 8f at Southwell last time. Suited by 8f and seems to act on most surfaces except very testing ground; still above last winning mark. Ninth career win when taking a Sandown handicap in July but has become hard to predict. |
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12th (7) (33/1 -18%)Metabolt |
33/1(-18%) | (7) Metabolt 33/1, No-show down in trip in first-time blinkers when finishing down the field in a handicap over 8f at Nottingham most recently. Usually held up and effective from 7–8f; blinkers now left off. Some promise during a light campaign before blowing out in blinkers last time. |

The return to the all-weather saw a change in fortune for INVITED as he dug deep to score at Lingfield in August. George Boughey's gelding is unbeaten on artificial surfaces since breaking the maiden tag at Southwell in January and a 4lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. City Of Poets went close at Lingfield last time and enters calculations, while Silver Sword is 2lb lower than a decent effort at York on his penultimate start.

An open finale. CITY OF POETS is proving his own worst enemy but it's still early days and he's given another chance.
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