There are 26 Races Today across 4 meetings. There are 6 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Chelmsford City, 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 (6) (16/5 -16%)Burano Murano |
16/5(-16%) | (6) Burano Murano 16/5, Improved for testing ground when winning a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon by 4l last time. Effective at 10-12f on the Flat and 2m over hurdles, and suited by cut. Fairly consistent on the Flat, but this is tougher than his latest hurdles win. Won modest Huntingdon maiden in pretty good style last week; has big role to play here. |
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2nd (1) (1/6 +42%)Tales Of Bravery |
1/6(+42%) | (1) Tales Of Bravery 1/6, Quickened clear easily when winning a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter by 9 1/2l last time. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and acts with cut. Progressing for a top yard and sets a clear standard on that latest performance. Made all to win readily at Uttoxeter last month and sets fairly useful standard here. |
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3rd (4) (66/1 -32%)Lord Chamberlain |
66/1(-32%) | (4) Lord Chamberlain 66/1, Never in the race on a modest debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton most recently. Has a bit to prove over hurdles and needs to show more than on that first effort. Showed ability on Flat in 2024 but made low-key stable/hurdle debut last month. |
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4th (5) (50/1 -52%)Magna Patch |
50/1(-52%) | (5) Magna Patch 50/1, Below form when down the field in an Amateurs' bumper at Aintree most recently. Returning from a long layoff and plenty more is needed over hurdles to feature in a race of this nature. Close second in a point bumper last spring but tailed off in subsequent rules bumper. |
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5th (8) (80/1 -186%)Lady Blackmore |
80/1(-186%) | (8) Lady Blackmore 80/1, Badly hampered by fallers and eased when comfortably held in a maiden bumper at Huntingdon last time. Brings some potential to hurdles, but will need to show improvement on what she has achieved so far. Beaten about 69l in soft-ground Huntingdon bumper on rules debut five weeks ago. |
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6th (3) (20/1 +39%)Jet Steel |
20/1(+39%) | (3) Jet Steel 20/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. The trainer is in form. His bumper form had knocks and he needs more over hurdles to make an impact in this company. Pulled up when 33-1 for Uttoxeter maiden hurdle won by Tales Of Bravery last month. |
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7th (7) (300/1 -200%)Jacquette |
300/1(-200%) | (7) Jacquette 300/1, Showed nothing when down the field in a bumper at Chepstow most recently. Returning from a break and looks in need of more experience before she can be competitive at this level. Struggled to get competitive in two autumn bumpers; makes hurdling debut today. |

TALES OF BRAVERY has taken a step in the right direction since not running up to scratch on his first start over hurdles at Chepstow. Dan Skelton's gelding ran out a comfortable winner at Uttoxeter last month and a 7lb penalty is unlikely to stop him. Burano Murano won a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last Thursday and may prove to be the main threat, while Jet Steel heads the remainder.

Dan Skelton's TALES OF BRAVERY dominated from the front at Uttoxeter last month and a similar outcome seems very likely here.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (11/8 +61%)Khafre |
11/8(+61%) | (5) Khafre 11/8, Confirmed debut level when fourth beaten 12l in a novice hurdle at Wincanton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S; point winner should progress yet. Irish point winner; began hurdling career with two promising runs in the autumn; a player. |
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2nd (1) (10/3 -167%)Fountains Blenhein |
10/3(-167%) | (1) Fountains Blenhein 10/3, Made too much use of and ground soft enough when pulled up in River Don Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Doncaster latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m1f-2m6f, acts on GS and G; good chance dropped in grade with rider's claims a help. Pulled up in 3m Grade 2 last time but this dual hurdle winner is a likely contender here. |
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3rd (2) (5/4 +9%)Calvino |
5/4(+9%) | (2) Calvino 5/4, Bit keen, did it cosily, improved back at favoured venue when winning a novice hurdle here by 3l last time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on GS and GF; progressing over hurdles, likely bit more to come for top yard. Won here last month, form that has recently been franked by the runner-up; respected. |
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4th (6) (22/1 -10%)Sailing By |
22/1(-10%) | (6) Sailing By 22/1, Improved on debut when fourth beaten 23l in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on Hy and GS; more to come but might be type to do better handicapping. Placed in Chepstow bumper in November but safely held on both hurdling starts. |
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5th (4) (200/1 -100%)Georges Street |
200/1(-100%) | (4) Georges Street 200/1, Modest enough debut under rules comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; effective at 3m in points; improvement likely. Showed only minor promise over C&D on recent rules debut. |
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6th (3) (200/1 -100%)Crest Of Valour |
200/1(-100%) | (3) Crest Of Valour 200/1, Poor run when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow latest; lot to prove for now and type to do better handicapping. Showed some ability in sole bumper but pulled up/tailed off on first two hurdle starts. |
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|PU| (7) (100/1 0%)Don't Call Me Sue |
100/1(0%) | (7) Don't Call Me Sue 100/1, Too keen and below debut level down the field in a bumper at Hereford most recent; may do better now hurdling but likely up against it. Well down the field in two bumpers; can only be watched on this hurdle debut. |

Things didn't work out for FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN in the River Don but he can bounce back in these much calmer waters, not least because he's favoured at the weights. C&D winner Calvino is one of only a few of these to show an aptitude for hurdling so far and it's possible that he could take another step forward, whilst Khafre appeals most of the remainder.

Syd Hosie's KHAFRE shaped well when fourth in a good Wincanton novice in December and is given the verdict.
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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) (9/2 +82%)Madeforlovingyou |
9/2(+82%) | (6) Madeforlovingyou 9/2, Dartmouth filly and a half-sister to Banter At The Bar, who was useful at 23f. Stable gets plenty of first time out winners so of interest. Debut; potential in pedigree and Lambourn trainer has very healthy strike-rate at Wetherby. |
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2nd (5) (15/2 +70%)Guts And Glory |
15/2(+70%) | (5) Guts And Glory 15/2, Fell in a point at Higham last time. Dam was unreaced. The trainer is in form but she is likely best watched on rules debut. Makes rules debut with yard among the winners (including a juvenile hurdle); not ruled out. |
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3rd (2) (1/1 +64%)The Procrastinator |
1/1(+64%) | (2) The Procrastinator 1/1, Quickened clear readily when winning a maiden hurdle at Hereford by 6l on her hurdles debut last time. Effective at 2m and acts with cut; the form of that win looks modest but she may have a bit more to offer. Made it 2-3 when winning by 6l at Hereford on recent hurdle debut; major player. |
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4th (3) (5/2 -175%)Tunisya |
5/2(-175%) | (3) Tunisya 5/2, Very promising 2l winner of a mares hurdle at Pau on debut. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy ground; the French winner could make a useful recruit and sets the standard on form. Won in December on sole start in France and subsequently acquired by JP McManus; player. |
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5th (7) (100/1 +0%)Millady |
100/1(+0%) | (7) Millady 100/1, Ran to form when finishing down the field in a mares bumper at Ludlow last time. May need more time over hurdles. Soundly beaten in both bumpers and improvement is needed now tackling hurdles. |
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6th (8) (22/1 +56%)Psychologicaldrama |
22/1(+56%) | (8) Psychologicaldrama 22/1, Made mistakes and was made too much use of when comfortably held in a mares hurdle at Ludlow last time. Off a short break, effective at 2m and acts on soft ground; must bounce back. Encouraging run behind Lucy The Wire on debut at Leicester but soundly beaten since. |
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7th (9) (40/1 0%)Upton's Mighty Oak |
40/1(0%) | (9) Upton's Mighty Oak 40/1, Outpaced but improved from her debut when fourth, beaten 24l, in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time. Effective at 2m on soft ground and looks the type to do better once handicapping. 24l behind stablemate The Procrastinator when fourth at Hereford and has work to do. |

The Procrastinator made the perfect start to life over hurdles at Hereford recently and is a real player once again, but the vote goes to TUNISYA. She was switched to Faye Bramley after winning at Pau on Christmas Eve and given that she still holds a Cheltenham entry at this stage, the daughter of Tunis could be useful. Rules newcomer Madeforlovingyou warrants a market check.

The ex-French TUNISYA won on her debut at Pau on Christmas Eve and is taken to make a winning start for JP McManus and Faye Bramley.
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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) (12/1 -20%)Aboutdamntime |
12/1(-20%) | (6) Aboutdamntime 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on soft and good; must bounce back. Needs to rebound from a duff effort but remains lightly raced and enters calculations. |
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2nd (5) (3/1 +60%)Prince Zaltar |
3/1(+60%) | (5) Prince Zaltar 3/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective at 2 1/2m; on a good mark on Irish form and had been running well for his new yard until that latest effort. Struggled in heavy-ground hurdle last time but now returns to chasing on a workable mark. |
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3rd (8) (3/1 +33%)Rockinastorm |
3/1(+33%) | (8) Rockinastorm 3/1, The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race; had every chance and ran to form when stepped up in trip but was outstayed and well beaten in a handicap chase at Windsor last time; trainer in form; effective at 3m, acts on any, and back on a workable mark returning to favoured venue. Dual course winner; last two runs just respectable but he can't be ruled out off this mark. |
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4th (2) (4/1 -60%)Ballycamus |
4/1(-60%) | (2) Ballycamus 4/1, Travelled well and returned to form on better ground, aided by the leaders getting racing early, landing a handicap by a length off a 1lb lower mark here last time; off a short break; effective around 3m, acts on any; consistent. Nudged up only 1lb for hard-fought C&D win in December; likely contender again. |
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5th (1) (8/1 -45%)Beachcomber |
8/1(-45%) | (1) Beachcomber 8/1, Returned to form back over hurdles when well placed off a modest pace at a sharp track, beaten 4 1/4l in third in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; effective at 3m and suited by decent ground; on a fair mark on chase form but unreliable. Out of form over fences this season but recently turned things around with good hurdle run. |
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6th (7) (8/1 +50%)Tommys Charm |
8/1(+50%) | (7) Tommys Charm 8/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wincanton last time; cheekpieces are applied for the first time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and likes plenty of cut in the ground; plenty to prove at present. Failed to complete all three races this season; needs huge boost from new cheekpieces. |
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7th (4) (11/2 -57%)Minella Blueway |
11/2(-57%) | (4) Minella Blueway 11/2, Won this race last year; returned to form when dropped in grade and allowed an easy lead, rallying when beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Plumpton last time; effective at 3m, suited by cut, and may be worth a go over a marathon trip but a threat if getting a stiff test here. Won this in 2025 and last month's Plumpton second was a return to form; respected. |

BALLYCAMUS has won on his last two C&D appearances including when last seen in December and this has likely been the plan since that display. The handicapper only raised him 1lb for that success and he makes plenty of appeal once again. Minella Blueway should be suited by going this way round having jumped to his right when runner-up at Plumpton. Aboutdamntime and Beachcomber complete the shortlist.

The pick is PRINCE ZALTAR, who can be excused his recent hurdle defeat and is interesting if judged on his Doncaster run in December.
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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) (11/2 +21%)Gorcombe And Wise |
11/2(+21%) | (8) Gorcombe And Wise 11/2, The yard won this last year; again ran to a moderate level when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time. Trainer is in form, but he is hard to fancy on what we have seen to date. 6-1 for handicap debut at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) and finished closer, albeit beaten 28l. |
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2nd (4) (5/6 -4%)Cooler Than Me |
5/6(-4%) | (4) Cooler Than Me 5/6, Was well treated, having escaped a penalty, and improved again when landing a handicap by 8l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; effective from 2m3f to 2m5f and holds strong claims in a weak race despite his new mark. Won at Market Rasen on handicap debut and over C&D 11 days later; 9lb higher; big shout. |
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3rd (6) (7/1 +22%)Man Oh Man |
7/1(+22%) | (6) Man Oh Man 7/1, Was a no-show from off the pace on deep ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time; effective from 2m3f to 2m5f and capable off this mark if bouncing back. Ex-Irish; C&D third (good to firm) in November; soundly defeated on heavy ground latest. |
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4th (1) (16/1 -33%)Pillar The Poet |
16/1(-33%) | (1) Pillar The Poet 16/1, Below his hurdles best when back pointing, finishing 7 1/2l third in a maiden point at Dunsmore on his most recent run; effective at 2m on good ground and may do better now handicapping back under rules. Left the Newland/Insole stable for 1,000gns last July; third in a maiden point in November. |
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5th (9) (9/1 +18%)Talap |
9/1(+18%) | (9) Talap 9/1, Returned to form back up in trip on testing ground in reapplied cheekpieces when second, beaten 8l, in a handicap hurdle here last time; capable but not one to rely on building on that latest effort. 0-9 over hurdles but 8l second of ten to Cooler Than Me over C&D (heavy; 100-1) last time. |
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|PU| (5) (9/2 +25%)Diamond Days |
9/2(+25%) | (5) Diamond Days 9/2, Never competitive after a series of errors when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Lingfield last time; cheekpieces are fitted for the first time and, effective from 2m to 2m4f, he is not ruled out back hurdling. Ten-race maiden; now tries cheekpieces and back from chasing; brings some handicap form. |
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|PU| (2) (40/1 -82%)Marhaba Million |
40/1(-82%) | (2) Marhaba Million 40/1, Apparently improved a little up in trip on deeper ground when 64l third in a novice hurdle here on his most recent run; effective from 2m to 2m3f on any ground and may do better again now handicapping. Little to cheer in 2025 or 2026, beaten 64l when third in a C&D novice (heavy) last time. |
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|PU| (3) (125/1 -25%)All Night Parking |
125/1(-25%) | (3) All Night Parking 125/1, Fell just before the race developed in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective at 2m6f and acts on good ground, but it is hard to state a solid case for on the evidence available. Failed to complete in points last spring; same on handicap debut over C&D two weeks ago. |
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|PU| (11) (250/1 -213%)Bowmans Dream |
250/1(-213%) | (11) Bowmans Dream 250/1, Found to be lame when pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective from 2m to 2m2f on a sound surface, but he has a massive absence to overcome. Soundly beaten in 2023 and absent since; returns 6lb out of the handicap. |

A confident vote goes to COOLER THAN ME, who made it two from two in handicaps with a facile C&D win a fortnight ago. Fergal O'Brien's charge had Talap well in arrears that day and a 9lb rise shouldn't be enough to halt further progress. Marhaba Million was no slouch on the Flat and cannot be ruled out, whilst Diamond Days should be happier back over hurdles.

With solid claims so hard to find in this line-up, the chances are that recent C&D winner COOLER THAN ME can complete his hat-trick.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (7/2 +46%)I Wish You |
7/2(+46%) | (5) I Wish You 7/2, Outpaced but ran to form when 14l third in a handicap chase at Haydock most recently. Off a short break. Effective over 2-3m and acts with cut. A consistent performer who should give his running. Could be in the mix if today's conditions place an emphasis on stamina. |
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2nd (4) (11/2 -83%)Diamond Dealer |
11/2(-83%) | (4) Diamond Dealer 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Kelso latest. Enjoys making it and is off a short break. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and suited by decent ground. Was progressing over fences until latest and this looks much easier. 2-2 over fences prior to failing to stay 4m at Kelso; retains potential back down in trip. |
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3rd (6) (6/1 0%)Cahier's Den |
6/1(0%) | (6) Cahier's Den 6/1, Outpaced but ran to form on chase debut when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest flying home from unpromising position. Effective over 2 1/2m. Should come on for that initial experience and may get this bit further. Looks a major player. 3m point winner who is a possible improver now up in trip on his second chase start. |
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4th (3) (10/3 -11%)Ski Lodge |
10/3(-11%) | (3) Ski Lodge 10/3, Fell in a handicap chase at Hereford latest when well fancied. Form of previous runner up effort boosted. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts with cut. Progressing over fences and retains potential if putting that latest mishap behind him. Fell last time but he'd previously finished 2nd to progressive winners in first two chases. |
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5th (1) (11/1 -175%)Buckna |
11/1(-175%) | (1) Buckna 11/1, Scored by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Hereford on his penultimate start. Jumped poorly and made too much use of when pulled up in a handicap chase latest. Trainer in form; effective at 2m4f-3m1f and best on a sound surface. Progressive until latest and this mark demands more. Pulled up at Newbury in hat-trick bid; could bounce back with bold show if jumping better. |
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|PU| (2) (5/2 +50%)Pierrot Jaguen |
5/2(+50%) | (2) Pierrot Jaguen 5/2, Made too much use of and ran well to a point when 52l third in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter most recently. Effective over 2 1/2-3m. Inconsistent, but may have more to offer over fences if brushing up on his jumping. Good 4th over C&D in December either side of two disappointing runs; wind op since latest. |

It's hard to conclude that DIAMOND DEALER didn't stay in the Borders National, but he'd been progressing nicely up until then and might bounce back to form following an 81-day break. Buckna didn't jump well at Newbury latest but is still learning and should not be underestimated, although recent Hereford faller Ski Lodge looks a bigger threat given his profile.

He may have been pulled up in the Borders National over 4m but DIAMOND DEALER still shaped as though he may be ahead of his mark.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (5/1 -67%)Tankardstown Diva |
5/1(-67%) | (4) Tankardstown Diva 5/1, Travelled well and ran to form, benefitting from a patient ride off a strong pace when landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; that form has been franked; effective from 2m2f-3m, suited by a sound surface and acts on soft; progressive for her new yard. 3-7 for stable after last month's Plumpton win; might still be on the upgrade. |
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2nd (1) (9/4 +50%)Masked Dance |
9/4(+50%) | (1) Masked Dance 9/4, Scored by 2 1/4l off an 8lb lower mark here on her penultimate start; ran to form when second, beaten a length off 118 last time, and is 3lb higher now. Trainer in form; effective over 2 1/2m on good; consistent and mark looks about right. In career-best form over 2m5f here on last two outings; tries a new trip today. |
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3rd (3) (11/4 +31%)Magical Maggie |
11/4(+31%) | (3) Magical Maggie 11/4, Ran to form when landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft and good. Consistent and may get this bit further. Three course wins, the latest over 2m5f this month; good chance if stamina holds out today. |
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4th (2) (3/1 -9%)Love Of Neymore |
3/1(-9%) | (2) Love Of Neymore 3/1, Scored by a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Chepstow in December; effective over 2m4f and acts on soft and good. Steadily progressive and arrives after that narrow success having lost her rider at the start last time. Lost rider at the start on latest outing but brings some strong form into this contest. |
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5th (5) (50/1 -52%)Ring O Roses |
50/1(-52%) | (5) Ring O Roses 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; effective over 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good. Inconsistent since her move from Ireland. Out of form this season; a big leap of faith is required to support her here. |
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|PU| (6) (15/2 -125%)I Am The Moon |
15/2(-125%) | (6) I Am The Moon 15/2, Improved back over hurdles, outstaying rivals down in trip when landing a handicap by 4l off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective over 2 1/2-3m. Progressive over hurdles and could take advantage of light weight here. Chasing didn't go to plan this season but she won readily when back over hurdles last time. |

TANKARDSTOWN DIVA gained the perfect confidence booster after a heavy fall over fences just before Christmas when switching back to timber at Plumpton last month. The seven-year-old remains capable of further improvement and is taken to handle a 5lb rise. Love Of Neymore has run some solid races in defeat this season, most notably when third to Ma Shantou at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, and she is respected along with Magical Maggie (first) and Masked Dance (second), who fought out the finish here earlier in the month.

She needs to redeem herself after a mishap but the form of her two runs in January looks strong, so LOVE OF NEYMORE gets the 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 (3) (9/2 -35%)Wheresmemoneygone |
9/2(-35%) | (3) Wheresmemoneygone 9/2, Improved again back down in trip when beaten 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time; effective at 3m-3m2f on a sound surface and has a chance if ready to roll. Bolted up on chase debut at Perth and close second in next two runs; respected on return. |
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2nd (4) (4/6 +70%)Fat Faced Columbo |
4/6(+70%) | (4) Fat Faced Columbo 4/6, A fortunate winner as the leader fell late, but still ran to form when landing a handicap by 8 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Effective at 2m4f-3m and unexposed over fences. Improver who is 2-3 over fences and he won by 8l when he was left clear at Chepstow. |
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3rd (1) (16/1 -113%)Sherborne |
16/1(-113%) | (1) Sherborne 16/1, Ran to form on deeper ground when second, beaten 18l in a handicap chase at Lingfield last time. Effective at 2m4f-2m7f and acts on any ground; his mark continues to ease and he has a chance in this. Generally reliable chaser who is on workable mark and he's not ruled out. |
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4th (2) (13/2 -225%)Move With The Beat |
13/2(-225%) | (2) Move With The Beat 13/2, Improved to get off the mark over fences when landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Ludlow last time. Trainer is in form; effective at 2m4f-3m on a sound surface and could progress further now over fences. Record of 5-8 in points and he won a Ludlow handicap last month; respected off 5lb higher. |
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|PU| (5) (12/1 -20%)Jongleur D'etoiles |
12/1(-20%) | (5) Jongleur D'etoiles 12/1, Jumped poorly and fell late in a handicap chase here last time. Effective around 3m and acts on soft and good ground; his jumping is not rock-solid but he has a chance if producing a clear round. Four-time hurdle winner but has record of 9U2F over fences and others are preferred. |
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|PU| (7) (14/1 +30%)Charlies Jetaway |
14/1(+30%) | (7) Charlies Jetaway 14/1, Ran to form up in trip on handicap debut when a 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton on his most recent run. Effective at 2m5f; competitive off a basement mark and could do better now chasing. Unexposed 5yo but he's out of the weights and this is a tough starting point over fences. |
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|PU| (6) (80/1 -220%)Asian Spice |
80/1(-220%) | (6) Asian Spice 80/1, Unseated late when held in a handicap chase at Wincanton last time and returns from a short break. Effective at 2m-2m2f and acts on good to soft and good ground; her jumping must improve over fences. 8yo who has lost her way and things have not gone well in two chase runs this winter. |

FAT FACED COLUMBO has been a revelation since going over fences in November. The Mahler gelding was just touched off at Exeter before bolting up over C&D and again at Chepstow, so a hat-trick looks within his compass from 6lb higher. Move With The Beat took a step forward to win at Ludlow most recently and first-time cheekpieces could elicit improvement from Wheresmemoneygone.

The vote goes to FAT FACED COLUMBO, who is 2-3 over fences and won by 8l when he was left clear in a big field at Chepstow 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 (7) (18/1 -177%)Berry Edge |
18/1(-177%) | (7) Berry Edge 18/1, Ran to form when beaten 8 1/2l into third in a handicap hurdle at Catterick most recently. Effective at 2m. A multiple Flat winner who needs to build on that latest effort over hurdles. Took a step forward at Catterick four weeks ago but needs another today. |
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2nd (5) (5/1 +29%)Toby Two Scoops |
5/1(+29%) | (5) Toby Two Scoops 5/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest. Effective at 2m and acts on S and G. Had been in good form since going handicapping until that run and dual purpose performer could bounce back. Placed in first two handicaps before disappointing run here; leading player if back o song. |
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3rd (1) (12/1 -380%)Voodoo Angel |
12/1(-380%) | (1) Voodoo Angel 12/1, Ran to form but was poorly placed off a steady pace when beaten 7 1/2l into third in a handicap hurdle at Catterick most recently. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on S and G. Back in form and should remain competitive. 0-11 but some good form this season and this race might not take much winning. |
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4th (2) (11/1 +8%)Yapper Hill |
11/1(+8%) | (2) Yapper Hill 11/1, Below form when down in trip and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest. Off a short break. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on G. May do better now handicapping but the mark demands it. Lightly raced and has shown glimpses of promise, but failed to threaten over C&D last time. |
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5th (8) (16/1 +27%)Perfect Arch |
16/1(+27%) | (8) Perfect Arch 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest. Effective at 2m on flat tracks. An exposed maiden in both codes. 9yo who is a longstanding maiden and was pulled up here last time; he's hard to fancy. |
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6th (6) (1/2 +67%)Master Dunraven |
1/2(+67%) | (6) Master Dunraven 1/2, Returned to form back on easy ground when beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Plumpton last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on any. A Flat winner who can do better when stepped back up in trip. Had been struggling in this code prior to Plumpton third; in the mix if backing that up. |
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7th (3) (28/1 -75%)Night Burlesque |
28/1(-75%) | (3) Night Burlesque 28/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Hereford latest. Trainer in form and this is her second run after a wind operation. Off a short break. Effective at 2m on a sound surface but may need more time. Not obviously well treated but is in a weak race for handicap debut; market check advised. |
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|PU| (4) (25/1 -39%)Road To Rosley |
25/1(-39%) | (4) Road To Rosley 25/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Carlisle latest. Cheekpieces worn for the first time. Effective at 2m. Has plenty to prove after a lay-off. 9yo; hard to fancy on majority of his form but not discounted now back in a handicap. |

Voodoo Angel has been holding her form well in handicaps of late and can be expected to mount a serious challenge, as can Master Dunraven, who showed considerably more when third at Plumpton last month. However, TOBY TWO SCOOPS gets the vote. Micky Hammond's charge failed to see out an extended 2m3f here latest but looks to have been found a decent opportunity back at 2m.

The 4yo TOBY TWO SCOOPS was pulled up here last time but was shaping well previously and is given another chance in this weak contest.
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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) (13/2 0%)Martalmix'jac |
13/2(0%) | (7) Martalmix'jac 13/2, No match for the winner and a modest effort when second beaten 14l in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. Effective from 2 1/2-3m and acts on any ground; inconsistent. Ran quite well last month but is very inconsistent nowadays; last won two years ago. |
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2nd (2) (14/1 -320%)Anytrixwilldo |
14/1(-320%) | (2) Anytrixwilldo 14/1, Back to form when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase here last time, suited by positive handling. Effective over 3m+ and stays marathon trips; inconsistent but just 1lb above his last winning mark. Not one to rely upon heavily but he ran well when clear second over C&D six weeks ago. |
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3rd (1) (4/1 -14%)Kit's Coty |
4/1(-14%) | (1) Kit's Coty 4/1, Hampered by a faller when fourth beaten 19l in a handicap chase here last time; off a short break. Effective over 3m on a sound surface and a C&D winner in the autumn but inconsistent. Twice safely held since C&D win in October but will appreciate this ease in grade. |
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4th (3) (9/4 +74%)Sandscape |
9/4(+74%) | (3) Sandscape 9/4, Every chance but below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; trainer in form and off a short break. Effective from 2m4f-2m7f and had been in good form over hurdles until that run. Yard's horses usually improve for fences and mark could be generous. 0-10 over hurdles; makes chase debut from workable mark but others have less to prove. |
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5th (5) (7/2 -40%)Everyonesacritic |
7/2(-40%) | (5) Everyonesacritic 7/2, Back below his last winning mark and improved on recent form in a first-time visor when landing a handicap by 9 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Hereford last time. Effective at 2 1/2m, suited by cut and consistent. Career-best form when wide-margin winner in new visor at Hereford this month. |
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|F| (6) (7/1 +0%)Yes And Yes |
7/1(+0%) | (6) Yes And Yes 7/1, Never threatened and needed the run when well beaten in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; returning from a break. Effective at 2 1/2m and should build on that reappearance. Stylish winner last March; low-key efforts in May and October and has not raced since. |
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|PU| (4) (11/1 +21%)Haut Folin |
11/1(+21%) | (4) Haut Folin 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time. Effective at 3m and acts with cut; unreliable since a lay-off but his mark continues to slide. Ran okay over C&D in January but has been pulled up on five of last six appearances. |
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|PU| (8) (40/1 +0%)Est Illic |
40/1(+0%) | (8) Est Illic 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Effective from 2m4f-3m and needs to prove his ability remains following a long lay-off. Veteran who has not shown a great deal since returning in December from a long absence. |

EVERYONESACRITIC had plenty in hand when returning to winning ways over 2m5f at Hereford a couple of weeks ago and a 7lb rise may not be enough to stop him from following up here. Anytrixwilldo hit the crossbar over C&D when last seen in January and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Kit's Coty and Martalmix'jac are also noted.

Class-dropper KIT'S COTY will be suited by today's move back up in trip and will hopefully have been refreshed by her ten-week break.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (4/1 +20%)Inferno Sacree |
4/1(+20%) | (4) Inferno Sacree 4/1, Beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Catterick last time; enjoys making it; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good; back in form off a reduced mark. Front-runner who last won in May 2023; runner-up last three starts; 3m is new territory. |
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2nd (6) (6/4 +57%)Snapdance |
6/4(+57%) | (6) Snapdance 6/4, Ran to form under a positive ride down in trip when beaten 14l into third in a handicap hurdle at Kempton on his most recent run; trainer in form; effective over 2m3f-3m and acts on soft and good; in fair form. 0-6; second in C&D handicap and not disgraced back down to 2m5f at Kempton on latest start. |
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3rd (2) (14/1 -87%)Jatiluwih |
14/1(-87%) | (2) Jatiluwih 14/1, Ran to form when beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Newbury last time; returning from a long layoff; effective over 2m3f-3m on any ground; might need this. No win under rules since 2019 but often competitive; absent since last March. |
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4th (7) (9/2 +0%)Malago Rose |
9/2(+0%) | (7) Malago Rose 9/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form tried in a visor beaten 2l off this mark at Fontwell last time; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m2f, prefers a little give; can go well again in reapplied cheekpieces. Ran creditably for third on all three starts this season, albeit as favourite in all three. |
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5th (1) (11/1 -100%)Handin Manypockets |
11/1(-100%) | (1) Handin Manypockets 11/1, Outpaced, ran to form, looked in need of stiffer test 2 1/2l third in a novice hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective 2m4f-2m6f on S and G; may do better at 3m now handicapping. It looks as if he will be suited by further than 2m6f; very interesting on handicap debut. |
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6th (3) (4/1 -20%)Bobbi With An I |
4/1(-20%) | (3) Bobbi With An I 4/1, Every chance, ran to form well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Windsor latest; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective at around 2m4f-3m on S and G; needs more to defy this mark. Second at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December; lesser show last time; tongue tied now. |

After three second-placed finishes the consistent Inferno Sacree looks worth a try over this longer trip, while Malago Rose is noteworthy off bottom weight, with Bradley Harris easing the task further with his 3lb claim. However, SNAPDANCE, who was a close second over C&D on his penultimate start, looks the safest option given he has looked progressive since being stepped up in distance. Harry Kimber gets on well with the selection and can guide the low-mileage seven-year-old to a first career win.

Snapdance earns plenty of plaudits for his C&D second but preference is for the very lightly raced and unexposed HANDIN MANYPOCKETS.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (2/1 +27%)Largy Force |
2/1(+27%) | (4) Largy Force 2/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Uttoxeter two starts ago; ran to form up in class when out-battled late and second, beaten a length off 106, last time. Now 2lb higher; effective around 2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft; more to offer after just a small rise. Progressive since joining this yard; drops back down in grade and could play leading role. |
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2nd (8) (6/1 -20%)Ceolwulf |
6/1(-20%) | (8) Ceolwulf 6/1, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time; off a short break. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground; in good form. Close second at Southwell in November on sole outing this term; goes well fresh; respected. |
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3rd (3) (11/2 +0%)Roger Rarebit |
11/2(+0%) | (3) Roger Rarebit 11/2, Scored by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Warwick two starts ago; ran to form when second, beaten 8l off 109, last time and is on the same mark here. Effective up to 3m, best at 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; back in form. Two runs this season, finishing first then second, and could give another good account. |
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4th (1) (11/2 +8%)Park Talk |
11/2(+8%) | (1) Park Talk 11/2, Made too much use of when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; trainer in form and off a short break. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, but may need this bit further than 2m to show his best now switched to fences. Lightly raced point winner who may well relish the switch to fences & he's one to consider. |
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5th (5) (16/1 -100%)Flash Du Pistolet |
16/1(-100%) | (5) Flash Du Pistolet 16/1, Ran to form, just tiring late having done plenty early, when second beaten 12l in a handicap chase at Ayr last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; back in form. Bumped into Gordon Elliott winner when runner-up at Ayr but needs a bigger run today. |
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6th (7) (5/1 +9%)Empty Nest |
5/1(+9%) | (7) Empty Nest 5/1, Rallied gamely and ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m4f, acts on soft but best on a sound surface; back in form. C&D winner who was runner-up on both starts this season and is a solid contender. |
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7th (2) (22/1 -57%)Frisby |
22/1(-57%) | (2) Frisby 22/1, Far too free and comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Catterick last time, having been in good form prior. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m, acts on soft and good ground; consistent over fences and could bounce back. Went close over fences here in December but tailed off in recent novice h'dle at Catterick. |
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|F| (6) (10/1 -25%)Onesoc |
10/1(-25%) | (6) Onesoc 10/1, Yard won this race last year; needed the run and was not given a hard time when fourth, beaten 33l, in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. Progressive chaser last term. Usually held up; effective over 2m-2m4f, acts on any ground but suited by a sound surface; should come on for the latest run. In good form last winter and may have needed his sole run since, which was 17 days ago. |

The consistent LARGY FORCE goes well for Sean Bowen and looks the percentage call after three solid displays for her current yard. Unlucky not to back up her Uttoxeter win when she was was edged out in a tight finish at Windsor latest, there is plenty to like about her attitude and 2lb nudge doesn't appear restrictive. Roger Rarebit has also been in good heart and must be feared on these terms. Onesoc's yard won this last year and he is an interesting each-way option.

The progressive LARGY FORCE (nap) was second in a quality mares' handicap at Windsor latest and can capitalise on the drop back in grade
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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) (7/2 +50%)An Buachaill Rua |
7/2(+50%) | (8) An Buachaill Rua 7/2, Far too free and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Effective from 2 1/4m to 2 1/2m and acts on good ground; still early days under rules for the point winner and needs more. 0-6 as hurdler; didn't run badly at Warwick last month but needs a better finishing effort. |
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2nd (5) (14/1 +44%)Ocean Walz |
14/1(+44%) | (5) Ocean Walz 14/1, Too free and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; needs more now handicapping. Unable to land a significant blow when 50-1 for handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago. |
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3rd (3) (6/4 +14%)Little Pi |
6/4(+14%) | (3) Little Pi 6/4, Built on a recent revival, which had been franked, when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good, and is well treated on old form; recent efforts boosted and remains competitive. Resurgent 8yo who kept on well to score at Huntingdon this month; major player. |
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4th (2) (13/2 +7%)Wakey Wakey Man |
13/2(+7%) | (2) Wakey Wakey Man 13/2, Ran to form, just flattening out late over a longer trip at a stiff track when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Effective over 2m4f with cut in the ground and in fair form. This looks easier than recent Irish assignments. Placed in two big-field handicaps for new stable since December; appeals most. |
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5th (1) (14/1 -133%)Broadway Honey |
14/1(-133%) | (1) Broadway Honey 14/1, Made mistakes but ran to form when beaten 19l into third in a novice hurdle at Hereford on her most recent run. Off a short break; acts on good ground; consistent in maidens but her opening mark demands more. Displayed promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; handicap debut today. |
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6th (4) (18/1 -13%)Rathmacknee |
18/1(-13%) | (4) Rathmacknee 18/1, Made mistakes, travelled well and may not have stayed when beaten 24l into third in a handicap chase at Warwick on his most recent run. Off a short break; best around 2m on a sound surface; in modest form and not the force of old, a weak finisher. Regressive 10yo; reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark but others appeal more. |
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7th (6) (150/1 -200%)Kingston Kid |
150/1(-200%) | (6) Kingston Kid 150/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time and is off a long absence. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts with cut; a winner in Ireland but has plenty to prove after another lay-off. Struggled on both starts for current stable in 2024; back from long absence today. |
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8th (7) (11/4 -38%)Jukebox Joker |
11/4(-38%) | (7) Jukebox Joker 11/4, Scored by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick on his penultimate start. Effective at 2 1/2m; inconsistent but could progress now he has had his head in front. Won at Warwick last month and ran well behind next-time-out winner three weeks ago. |

LITTLE PI was second twice before winning over an extended 2m3f at Huntingdon three weeks ago and the in-form eight-year-old merits plenty of respect off just a 3lb higher mark here. Jukebox Joker is another who arrives with strong form claims, following a Warwick win and Sedgefield second, while Broadway Honey should not be underestimated on her first start in handicap company.

This can go to the Irish raider WAKEY WAKEY MAN (nap), who was clear of the others when chasing home a gambled-on rival last month.
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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) (8/1 +56%)Ede'iffs Rock |
8/1(+56%) | (7) Ede'iffs Rock 8/1, Won this last year; made too much use of and comfortably held in a handicap chase at Hereford last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; progressive last season and only 2lb above last win mark. Won this last year but she needs to bounce back after a poor run at Hereford last month. |
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2nd (6) (6/1 -140%)Fortune Dancer |
6/1(-140%) | (6) Fortune Dancer 6/1, Pestered up front and did plenty early when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Windsor last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on soft and good; progressive, more to come over fences and may land four-timer. Record of 3-3 over fences and she beat a clear second at Windsor last time; big player. |
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3rd (2) (6/1 -20%)Clotilda |
6/1(-20%) | (2) Clotilda 6/1, Still in contention when fell in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; consistent mare, respected if okay after fall. Second in four of her six chases; fell latest but she still has potential in this sphere. |
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4th (5) (16/1 -14%)Presenting A Queen |
16/1(-14%) | (5) Presenting A Queen 16/1, Never jumped or travelled, unsuited by testing ground and drop back in trip comfortably held in Agatha Christie Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) at Wincanton last time; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; good mark but inconsistent after layoff. 0-9 over fences but had tough tasks in Listed events lately and this is more realistic. |
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5th (8) (7/1 -100%)Cooleenymore |
7/1(-100%) | (8) Cooleenymore 7/1, Ran to form when second beaten 2 1/4l off 104 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; effective 3m-3m2f, suited by cut; in form, not fully exposed over fences. Record of 2-6 over fences and was good second at Wincanton (3m1f) last time; respected. |
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6th (3) (18/1 -29%)Baby Sage |
18/1(-29%) | (3) Baby Sage 18/1, Improved from debut albeit comfortably held in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time; off a short-break; effective 2m5f, acts on S and G; consistent hurdler, yet to match that over fences. No joy in two chase runs at Huntingdon and needs a transformation with headgear added. |
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|U| (9) (11/4 +50%)Overabottleofred |
11/4(+50%) | (9) Overabottleofred 11/4, Below form down in trip when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Fakenham latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on HY and G; mark still looks fair if bouncing back. Unexposed over fences and may have needed reappearance run at Fakenham; tongue-tie added. |
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|PU| (4) (25/1 -150%)Gazette Bourgeoise |
25/1(-150%) | (4) Gazette Bourgeoise 25/1, Below form, found little when eighth beaten 41l off 110 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on Hy and G; bounce back needed off this mark. Easy win at Fakenham in December but she struggled back there last month; risks attached. |

FORTUNE DANCER has proven to be tough to overhaul when she gets her own way and may be able to round out a four-timer, despite going up 30lb since her winning spree started. This is still realistically within her range now that the penny has dropped over fences. Cooleenymore and Overabottleofred are other consistent options to consider, while Lazy Sunday is no back number and should give another good account.

This can go to the progressive FORTUNE DANCER (nap), who made it 3-3 over fences when battling well to beat a clear second at Windsor.
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) (5/1 -25%)Blue Carpet |
5/1(-25%) | (7) Blue Carpet 5/1, Conceded first run and ran to form when beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newbury last time; off a short break; effective 2-3m and acts on any; much more to come over hurdles for a top yard over staying trips. Course maiden winner who was second on handicap debut at Newbury; high on the list. |
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2nd (3) (2/1 +20%)Woodland Park |
2/1(+20%) | (3) Woodland Park 2/1, Improved when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time conceding first run having been bumped; off a short break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent and thereabouts once more. Kept on well to go close over 2m4f latest & this new trip could prompt further improvement. |
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3rd (1) (8/1 -7%)Esprit Du Potier |
8/1(-7%) | (1) Esprit Du Potier 8/1, Best effort since a lay-off when proving stamina and doing best of those coming from off the pace, beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; enjoys making it; off a short break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; could build on latest. Returned to form when third at Kelso and could have more to offer now back up in trip. |
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4th (5) (13/2 +0%)Skuna Bay |
13/2(+0%) | (5) Skuna Bay 13/2, Ran to form under a positive ride down in trip when second, beaten 9 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time splitting useful pair; that form franked; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressive and more to come at 3m. Unexposed 7yo who has potential off his current mark, especially now back up in trip. |
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5th (4) (50/1 -127%)Pinot Rouge |
50/1(-127%) | (4) Pinot Rouge 50/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; effective at 3m and acts on soft and good; inconsistent, on a fair mark on hurdle form but yet to convince over fences. Won at Hexham last June but patchy profile subsequently over hurdles/fences. |
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6th (6) (25/1 -56%)Sixty Plus |
25/1(-56%) | (6) Sixty Plus 25/1, Every chance and ran to form down the field in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time; enjoys making it; off a short break; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by a positive ride and sound surface; in fine form this term but the handicapper looks in charge. Won 4 in a row last July-September; has gone off the boil since; unproven on slow ground. |
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7th (2) (20/1 -43%)Icare Allen |
20/1(-43%) | (2) Icare Allen 20/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; probably best at 2m4f nowadays and acts on good ground; unreliable but fairly treated on best form. Promising third here on Boxing Day and not his fault when unseating at Haydock last time. |
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8th (9) (13/2 +35%)Block Rockin Beats |
13/2(+35%) | (9) Block Rockin Beats 13/2, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Lingfield on his penultimate start; made mistakes, was poorly placed to challenge and flattened out after a big move when ninth, beaten 20l off 115 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m7f on a sound surface; back in form. 2m7f win at Lingfield in December when upped in trip; below par since but not written off. |
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|PU| (10) (11/2 -10%)Arcadian Star |
11/2(-10%) | (10) Arcadian Star 11/2, Yard won this last year; when second, beaten 13l in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; off a short break; effective 2-2 1/2m and acts with cut; form strong, progressing over hurdles and a longer trip should suit on handicap debut. Trainer won this last year with 5yo who was going up in trip on h'cap debut; same profile. |
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|PU| (8) (20/1 -67%)Moonset |
20/1(-67%) | (8) Moonset 20/1, Below form up in grade off a revised mark and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short break; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on good and heavy; should come on for latest. Won final two starts last season; tailed off on sole run this term but retains potential. |

Sean Bowen and Olly Murphy are a rewarding partnership to follow and they can strike again with the unexposed WOODLAND PARK. On just his fourth start in a handicap, the son of Walk In The Park was only half a length away from rewarding favourite backers when second at Uttoxeter most recently and looks very capable of brushing off a 2lb rise. Skuna Bay, Arcadian Star and Blue Carpet form the shortlist of threat, in that order of preference.

Course maiden hurdle winner BLUE CARPET was a good second on his handicap debut at Newbury and is selected to go one better.
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 -9%)Thank You Blue |
10/11(-9%) | (1) Thank You Blue 10/11, Improved on recent form at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by 8l off a 7lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time. Effective over 2m-2m1/2f and acts on soft and good; back in form and will remain well treated on best efforts. Back in prime form this month, winning twice over 2m4f at Sedgefield. |
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2nd (3) (15/2 -7%)Raging Al |
15/2(-7%) | (3) Raging Al 15/2, Had a bit too much to do but showed improvement when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Hereford last time. Trainer in form and usually held up; type to do better now handicapping. Kept on for fifth in Hereford novice last month; can improve again in handicaps. |
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3rd (5) (12/1 -9%)No Guarantee |
12/1(-9%) | (5) No Guarantee 12/1, Scored by 4 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Hereford three starts back. Below form when sixth, beaten 16l off 90, last time and 1lb lower here; effective over 2m-2m2f and acts on soft and good to soft; mark stiff. Won twice in December but held twice since; needs to kick on again. |
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4th (4) (3/1 +50%)Olivia Kate |
3/1(+50%) | (4) Olivia Kate 3/1, Scored by 8 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Leicester three starts back. Forced wide and may not have stayed when fifth, beaten 25l off 94, last time; 2lb lower here; wants 2m-2m4f and acts on any going; back in form until latest. Good winner at Leicester in December but current mark demands a career-best effect. |
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5th (2) (5/1 -25%)Aim Straight |
5/1(-25%) | (2) Aim Straight 5/1, Yard won this race last year; improved after a wind operation, just flattening out after a late error when fourth, beaten 7l, in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest. Second run after wind op; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on good to soft; more needed to defy this mark. 0-5 over hurdles but ran okay this month and might be aided by new headgear today. |

It is very hard to oppose THANK YOU BLUE, who arrives here having bolted up on his last couple of starts. That includes an eight-length success over 2m4f at Sedgefield last time and he is 2lb well in, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. The rest all have questions to answer right now, but Olivia Kate and Aim Straight are the pick of them.

2lb ahead of the handicapper under a penalty for his recent Sedgefield win, THANK YOU BLUE is taken to complete a quick 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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2nd (4) (7/2 +36%)Par Avion |
7/2(+36%) | (4) Par Avion 7/2, Some promise on debut 6 1/4l fourth in a bumper at Exeter; off a short-break; effective at 2m1f on S; good chance if building on that initial effort. Out of bumper winner and he made promising start when fourth of 15 at Exeter; key player. |
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3rd (5) (12/1 -50%)Quickkick |
12/1(-50%) | (5) Quickkick 12/1, Bit keen but shaped with promise on rules debut when fourth beaten 17l in a bumper at Exeter latest; hood first time; effective at 2m1f on GS; improvement likely, good chance in this. Did well to finish fourth after pulling hard at Exeter; hood is added and he's in the mix. |
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5th (1) (7/1 +56%)Jiggy Waller |
7/1(+56%) | (1) Jiggy Waller 7/1, Passing Glance gelding; dam 2m2f-2m5f hurdles winners; tongue-tied for this debut and it would be no surprise were he to have a say. Out of a half-sister to Dashel Drasher; needs watching in market on debut; tongue tied. |
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8th (12) (6/1 -71%)Roximan |
6/1(-71%) | (12) Roximan 6/1, Below debut form up in class at stiffer track, did plenty early down the field in Listed NH Flat Race at Cheltenham most recent; off a short-break; effective 1m7f on G; must bounce back but good chance if he does. Struggled in Listed race last time but his debut form puts him firmly in the picture. |
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9th (10) (150/1 -50%)Lakeview Lass |
150/1(-50%) | (10) Lakeview Lass 150/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a bumper at Exeter only start; off a short-break; bred to be effective at 2m; improvement likely but very much needed. Always in rear and finished a long way behind Par Avion on Exeter debut in December. |
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|PU| (3) (125/1 -150%)Lucky Bailly |
125/1(-150%) | (3) Lucky Bailly 125/1, Found little, moderate debut well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Southwell only start; trainer in form; off a short-break; can surely do better. Never got involved and finished tailed off on Southwell debut (good to soft) in December. |
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|PU| (11) (150/1 -200%)Up The Hill |
150/1(-200%) | (11) Up The Hill 150/1, Some promise on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Wincanton only start; should come on for initial experience but likely up against it here. Made a low-key start at a big price at Wincanton (2m, heavy) last month; passed over. |

RICES POOL cost 92,000 euros even before he was a close second on his sole start in a point-to-point last November. The winner of that race franked the form by landing a bumper at Ayr on Monday and the signs are all positive for this son of Milan's debut under Rules. The Noble Butler and Teletime are interesting debutants to keep a close eye on in the betting, although Par Avion showed promise on his debut at Exeter and he could be a bigger danger with experiences to draw on.

The vote goes to Ben Pauling's new recruit RICES POOL, who showed plenty of promise when runner-up in his sole 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 (4) (11/8 +66%)Just Call Me Lucy |
11/8(+66%) | (4) Just Call Me Lucy 11/8, Flattened out late and may have found the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good to soft; generally consistent. Heavy ground perhaps too much at Newcastle; goes well here; could play a leading role. |
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2nd (6) (2/1 +43%)Queenofthejukebox |
2/1(+43%) | (6) Queenofthejukebox 2/1, Improved after a wind operation but looked in need of a stiffer test when beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle at Kempton last time. Second run after the wind op; effective over 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good, and should build on that now handicapping off a lenient opening mark. Yet to reproduce bumper form over hurdles but has potential off opening mark. |
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3rd (1) (11/1 -83%)La Marquise |
11/1(-83%) | (1) La Marquise 11/1, Did not find much when fourth, beaten 32l, in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Trainer in form and returning from a break; effective over 2 1/2m and acts with cut, but yet to deliver on bumper and hurdles promise. Disappointing since hurdle debut win in October 2024 but has had wind op since last time. |
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4th (3) (5/1 -43%)Devon Skies |
5/1(-43%) | (3) Devon Skies 5/1, Improved when going a more sensible gallop to land a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Catterick last time. Enjoys making it, is effective over 2-2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground; progressive. Front-runner who has won four of her last five and could make another bold bid. |
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5th (7) (15/2 -88%)Laysoft |
15/2(-88%) | (7) Laysoft 15/2, Improved but was outclassed when 23l third in a Listed Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster on her most recent run. Effective around 2m on good to soft and good ground; needs this drop in grade and opening mark could be lenient so of interest. Bumper winner who has also shown ability in juvenile hurdles; not ruled out on h'cap debut. |
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6th (2) (40/1 -186%)Northern Symphonie |
40/1(-186%) | (2) Northern Symphonie 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Sandown last time and now off a short break. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts on good ground but does not handle cut; progressive over the summer, although her mark looks high now. Won three in a row last spring but pulled up on stable debut at Sandown in December. |

Devon Skies is very much the boom or bust type as she has either won or been pulled up in each of her last eight outings, so it might be wise to go with the more solid option in LAYSOFT. The four-year-old filly took a step up to Listed company and finished a well-beaten third at Doncaster last time, but an opening mark of 101 looks workable and she could take advantage. Just Call Me Lucy completes the shortlist.

Two-time bumper winner QUEENOFTHEJUKEBOX could be on a good mark for her handicap debut and earns the vote ahead of \bJust Call Me Lucy.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (6/4 +8%)Felix Gem |
6/4(+8%) | (4) Felix Gem 6/4, Bit keen early, outpaced then saw it out well when second beaten a neck in a novice at Wolverhampton latest; suited by 10f, acts on AW; more to come but not sure drop in trip is what he wants. Stepped up on debut when chasing home hot favourite at Wolverhampton (9.5f); sets standard. |
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2nd (3) (7/2 +50%)Tamashal |
7/2(+50%) | (3) Tamashal 7/2, Never really put in the race on a gentle introduction when beaten 8l in a novice here on debut; bred to want 10f and sound surfaces will suit his action. Open to marked improvement. Late headway from poor position under tender handling here two weeks ago; can do better. |
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4th (8) (16/1 -300%)Blue Celestial |
16/1(-300%) | (8) Blue Celestial 16/1, Progressed again and looked to want further when third, beaten 2l, in a maiden at Kempton on her most recent run; effective at 7f and acts on AW. Stocky sort who should have a bit to come up in trip. 3rd in two 7f maidens last month; improvement required for the longer trip if she's to win. |
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5th (6) (80/1 -142%)Gifts Differing |
80/1(-142%) | (6) Gifts Differing 80/1, Moderate debut when well beaten in a novice at Yarmouth on her only start; surely capable of better for a good yard, although she may need more time. 22-1, green and well beaten at Yarmouth last summer (7f); not easily recommended. |
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6th (2) (13/2 -18%)Rajendra |
13/2(-18%) | (2) Rajendra 13/2, Still looked green and shaped fairly when fourth, beaten 5 1/2l, in a maiden at Southwell latest off a break; trainer in form. Stays 8f, acts on AW; tall filly who has looked immature so far and may do better when handicapping. Promise on last month's return at Southwell (1m); more to come but improvement essential. |
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8th (7) (3/1 +40%)Irish Incentive |
3/1(+40%) | (7) Irish Incentive 3/1, Some promise on debut despite not best of runs when beaten 3l in a maiden at Musselburgh on debut; returning from a break; effective at 7f on S; longer trip to suit and fair chance if building on debut. Shaped well in a 7f maiden in November (soft ground); open to plenty of improvement. |
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9th (1) (500/1 -400%)Callero |
500/1(-400%) | (1) Callero 500/1, Never travelled on Flat debut when well beaten in a maiden at Kempton latest; likely to want further than this and will have more of a chance in low-grade handicaps over a longer trip. Poor hurdle form and fared no better switched to the Flat at Kempton two weeks ago (1m). |

FELIX GEM showed the benefit of his debut with a close second over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month. Another step forward can see him get off the mark at the third time of asking. Tamashal caught the eye on his debut here earlier in the month and is entitled to be wiser, while Blue Celestial, who posted her best effort yet at Kempton last time, reverts to a mile with the potential to kick on.

Felix Gem sets the standard but both Tamashal and IRISH INCENTIVE are open to considerable improvement.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (6/4 +40%)Mythe Bridge |
6/4(+40%) | (1) Mythe Bridge 6/4, Fell in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest when looking a big threat and would have placed behind progressive rival. Cheekpieces fitted first time, trainer in form and off a short break. Effective at 3m, suited by decent ground but acts on heavy. Generally consistent. Looked a big player when falling three out at Uttoxeter last time; he's one to consider. |
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(2) (3/1 -150%)Bo Cruz |
3/1(-150%) | (2) Bo Cruz 3/1, Did it cosily, improving up in trip and aided by his main rival falling early when landing a handicap by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Catterick last time. Effective around 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good to soft. Progressing as distance increases. Improved for the step up in trip to win by 10l over 3m1f at Catterick last month. |
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(6) (9/2 +59%)Halfway House Lad |
9/2(+59%) | (6) Halfway House Lad 9/2, Continued in poor form when 45l third in a handicap chase at Kelso on his most recent run. Effective at 3m-3m2f and acts on soft and good. Needs more than of late. Below best this season but 3rd in this last year and not ruled out each-way off handy mark. |
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(3) (5/1 -11%)Court At Slip |
5/1(-11%) | (3) Court At Slip 5/1, Had every chance and ran to form but produced another weak finish when second, beaten 10l, in a handicap chase at Catterick latest. Effective at 3m and acts on soft and good. The handicapper has relented, though finishing efforts are a worry. Without a win since December 2023 but this consistent C&D winner is an each-way player. |
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(7) (12/1 +25%)Beat The Edge |
12/1(+25%) | (7) Beat The Edge 12/1, Another weak finishing effort when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. Effective up to 2m5f and acts on soft and good. Often finds little in the finish. Hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to improve his poor strike-rate. |
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(4) (20/1 +39%)Jo Arengeot Bey Aa |
20/1(+39%) | (4) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 20/1, Needed the run on his chase debut when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Kelso last time. Returning from a break. Effective at 2m-2m4f with cut and should come on for that return. Point winner who may be able to take a step forward on his second chase start. |
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(5) (25/1 -39%)Tory Hill |
25/1(-39%) | (5) Tory Hill 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ayr latest. Yet to show much under rules but did hint at better last time. Pulled up over fences on last two starts and a major turnaround is necessary. |
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(8) (66/1 -65%)Ex S'elance |
66/1(-65%) | (8) Ex S'elance 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ayr latest. Effective at 2m4f-3m with cut. Hard to fancy on recent evidence. 12yo who was pulled up back under rules at Ayr recently and others are preferred. |

BO CRUZ relished the step up in distance when victorious by 10 lengths at Catterick last month and a 7lb rise might underestimate the manner of that success. With the likelihood of more to come, he looks the one to beat. Court At Slip hasn't finished outside the top three in each of his last four starts and should remain competitive, while Halfway House Lad is another to keep an eye on.

The lightly raced BO CRUZ relished the step up to 3m1f at Catterick four weeks ago and is preferred ahead of Mythe Bridge.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (4/7 +84%)Zoffandia |
4/7(+84%) | (4) Zoffandia 4/7, Back to best in visor when winning a handicap at Kempton by 4 1/2l last time; suited by 8f, acts in soft, good and AW; in form but bit to find at these weights. Easy Kempton win (1m) last week; obvious chance if the visor works as well a second time. |
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(5) (9/2 -13%)City Of God |
9/2(-13%) | (5) City Of God 9/2, Bit wide and below form, maybe needed run beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 7-9f, suited by AW; could bounce back dropped in grade. Looked promising last winter but last three runs less persuasive; now tried in headgear. |
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(6) (6/1 -80%)Epictetus |
6/1(-80%) | (6) Epictetus 6/1, Found little, well below form down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; suited by 8-10f, acts on any; leading claims at these weights. On long losing run but favoured by the weights and could enjoy an easy lead. |
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(2) (10/1 -122%)Hitched |
10/1(-122%) | (2) Hitched 10/1, Bit keen and below form when beaten 4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Trainer in form; effective over 8-10f and not ruled out down in grade. Class 4 handicap win last month; midfield at Lingfield two weeks ago; each-way shout. |
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(3) (16/1 -60%)Good Banter |
16/1(-60%) | (3) Good Banter 16/1, Lacked pace when dropped in trip and beaten 6l in a handicap at Kempton last time. Effective over 6-8f, with all wins on AW, and often goes well at this level. Won a weaker seller at Wolverhampton last September (8.6f); not in the same form since. |

This represents a drop in class for CRISTO, which may be enough for the 83-rated gelding to blow this seller apart if he is anywhere near his best. A tongue-tie and visor combination was instrumental in Zoffandia returning to winning ways at Kempton last week and he should be another key player if the retained headgear has the same impact. Hitched and Good Banter are still dangerous to rule out, despite their best all-weather form being posted elsewhere.

Cristo should appreciate the drop in class and can go well but ZOFFANDIA won easily at Kempton on last week's return to action.
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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(2) (11/10 +69%)Arklow Lad |
11/10(+69%) | (2) Arklow Lad 11/10, Below form beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Navan last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, suited by cut; joined good connections and could have a say if ready to roll off a break. Unexposed 4yo who showed clear promise on turf in Ireland last year; market useful. |
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(4) (4/1 -20%)Thecoffeepoddotco |
4/1(-20%) | (4) Thecoffeepoddotco 4/1, Improved, strong at finish landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on S, GF and AW; in fine form and may follow up. Won 2 of her last 3 and the latest was in good style; held by Middleton View on C&D form. |
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(5) (13/2 -30%)General Assembly |
13/2(-30%) | (5) General Assembly 13/2, Ran to form beaten a short-head off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5/6f on GS, G and AW; good chance if building on latest. Two C&D wins late last year; good 2nd at Wolverhampton last time; often front-runs. |
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(3) (15/2 -25%)Middleton View |
15/2(-25%) | (3) Middleton View 15/2, Bit below form beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap here last time; top course trainer; effective 5/6f, standout efforts on AW; inconsistent but capable. Beat Thecoffeepoddotco over C&D on stable debut; too free over 6f latest; still unexposed. |
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(7) (8/1 -7%)Mumayaz |
8/1(-7%) | (7) Mumayaz 8/1, Ran to form in reapplied visor fourth beaten 3l off 70 last time, same mark here; effective 5-7f, acts on S, GF and AW; can go well again. Placed over C&D last month but probaby better over further nowadays. |
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(1) (14/1 -211%)Cressida Wildes |
14/1(-211%) | (1) Cressida Wildes 14/1, Did well to win and strongest at finish landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f, just gets an easy 6f, acts on a sound surface; good chance under penalty. Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) ten days ago; more needed under her penalty. |
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(6) (28/1 -211%)Fiorella Princess |
28/1(-211%) | (6) Fiorella Princess 28/1, Below form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 5/6f on S, G and AW; still 6lb above last win mark. Good 2nd over C&D last month; not so good latest but returning tongue-tie could help. |

THECOFFEEPODDOTCO is hard to oppose after a comfortable win over 5f at Lingfield last time and he can brush aside a manageable 4lb rise. Cressida Wildes caries a 5lb penalty for her Wolverhampton success and also should be capable of another bold showing in this company. General Assembly doesn't have much to find to be on the premises, while Fiorella Princess tends to go well here and merits a betting check.

Thecoffeepoddotco is improving but she was beaten by MIDDLETON VIEW over C&D in December and that rival may have her measure again.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (3/1 +70%)Not So Sobers |
3/1(+70%) | (1) Not So Sobers 3/1, No-show from off the pace when tried in a hood, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 11f on AW and needs improvement. Beat one on his handicap debut at Southwell last month; needs to take a big step forward. |
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(4) (10/3 -21%)Smokey Malone |
10/3(-21%) | (4) Smokey Malone 10/3, Improved again and showed a good attitude when landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective at 12-14f and remains on a competitive mark in his hat-trick bid. On hat-trick after pair of wins at Southwell this year; this C&D winner rates a big player. |
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(5) (10/3 +33%)Damzon |
10/3(+33%) | (5) Damzon 10/3, Lacked pace despite a step up in trip when third, beaten 8 1/2l off 55 last time and 1lb lower here; effective at 12-16f but needs more and may benefit from a return to 16f. Creditable third at Southwell 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts again eased 1lb. |
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(6) (11/2 +15%)Sullivan Bay |
11/2(+15%) | (6) Sullivan Bay 11/2, Ran to form despite an absence when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here latest; effective up to 16f on AW and has a chance if building on that run. Back from seven months off with solid fourth here four weeks ago; must enter calculations. |
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(9) (9/1 +25%)Apache Eagle |
9/1(+25%) | (9) Apache Eagle 9/1, Was a bit keen back up in trip but produced his best effort in a while when beaten 3l off this mark here last time; effective at 12-14f and needs to show he can back that up. Easily best effort for current yard when C&D second three days ago; not dismissed. |
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(8) (9/1 +0%)Bloodhound |
9/1(+0%) | (8) Bloodhound 9/1, Ran to form back up in trip when beaten 3l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective at 10-14f and shaped as though he might want further than this. Is 0-24 but he comes here in decent nick; he can make his presence felt again. |
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(3) (10/1 +17%)Definite |
10/1(+17%) | (3) Definite 10/1, Had the run of the race and ran to form when fourth, beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton latest; effective at 10f but didn't quite stay 16f and stamina to prove. Not disgraced for new yard when fourth at Kempton latest; possibilities off easing mark. |

SMOKEY MALONE arrives here on the back of two victories at Southwell in recent weeks and a 3lb rise for the latest of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, the recent C&D second Apache Eagle is an obvious threat following that performance, while Bloodhound and The Craftymaster are others who merit places on the shortlist.

Marginal preference is for the likeable C&D scorer SMOKEY MALONE, who is taken to defy another 3lb weights rise and gain his 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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(4) (3/1 -9%)Flicka's Girl |
3/1(-9%) | (4) Flicka's Girl 3/1, Strongest at the finish when 3 1/4l third in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; trainer in form and drawn wide; effective at 5/6f; step up in trip and return to this level give her solid claims. Course winner; not disgraced after a tardy start when third at Lingfield latest; a player. |
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(10) (3/1 +25%)Poetic Jack |
3/1(+25%) | (10) Poetic Jack 3/1, Below form when beaten 5l in a classified race here last time, having been in good form prior; effective at 6/7f and acts on AW; chance if bouncing back. Below-par C&D fifth latest; still can't be discounted on these terms if back on his A-game. |
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(3) (5/1 +17%)Dark Sorceress |
5/1(+17%) | (3) Dark Sorceress 5/1, Lacked pace down in trip when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective at 6f and on AW; in and out of form, but this drop in grade may help. Off 12 weeks before a fading Kempton seventh latest; this C&D winner can build on it here. |
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(6) (13/2 +68%)Henry Tudor |
13/2(+68%) | (6) Henry Tudor 13/2, Held when hampered, finishing down the field in a classified race at Lingfield most recent; wide draw; effective at 7f on AW; bit to find, although a drop in trip may suit. Last in classified event at Lingfield four weeks ago; usual headgear is left off here. |
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(5) (8/1 -14%)Hannah's Return |
8/1(-14%) | (5) Hannah's Return 8/1, Didn't stay back up in trip beaten 8 1/4l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers first time; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; drop in trip might help. A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2024 but lightly raced since and mainly below par; blinkers on. |
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(7) (9/1 +44%)Little Miss Magic |
9/1(+44%) | (7) Little Miss Magic 9/1, Never in it after a slow start when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; wide draw; suited by 5/6f and acts on AW; return to this level a plus. Very slowly away when failing to beat a rival in a C&D h'cap 18 days ago; hard to warm to. |
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(2) (11/1 -47%)Beautiful Things |
11/1(-47%) | (2) Beautiful Things 11/1, Below form on deep ground when well beaten in a handicap at Bath latest; trainer in form and returning from a break; effective at 5/6f; drop in grade may help. Remains winless and ended the season out of sorts; back from an absence with it to prove. |
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(8) (11/1 -38%)Lynwood Lad |
11/1(-38%) | (8) Lynwood Lad 11/1, Below form when beaten 6l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; effective at 5/6f and acts on AW; others look stronger. Has twice failed to build on a solid C&D sixth in January; needs to take big step forward. |
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(11) (18/1 +10%)Tilsworth Ony Ta |
18/1(+10%) | (11) Tilsworth Ony Ta 18/1, Another poor run when beaten 4l in a classified race here last time; effective at 5/6f; regressive. Has failed to beat a rival on both his runs in 2026; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
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(9) (50/1 -52%)Magic Fluke |
50/1(-52%) | (9) Magic Fluke 50/1, Never in it after a slow start and finished down the field in a classified race here most recent; usually held up; effective at 6/7f; very poor for some time. Virtually refused to race in classified event over C&D last month; eyeshields are fitted. |

Poetic Jack is better judged on his penultimate second over C&D and a repeat of that display would see him enter the reckoning. However, the vote goes to FLICKA'S GIRL. The latter won at this level over 5f here in January and has not been disgraced in two handicaps since. On that evidence, the four-year-old could take plenty of stopping. Little Miss Magic is the pick of the remainder.

This looks a good opportunity for FLICKA'S GIRL (nap) to bag a second win here having been slowly away when third at Lingfield last time
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (9/5 +28%)Signcastle City |
9/5(+28%) | (1) Signcastle City 9/5, Strong at the finish despite a wide trip round the final bend when landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 7/8f; good chance after a small rise having ended a losing run. Led close home over C&D two weeks ago; 2lb rise not beyond him; major player. |
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(5) (7/2 +22%)Arantes Nascimento |
7/2(+22%) | (5) Arantes Nascimento 7/2, Bit keen and wide but did well considering when beaten a neck off this mark at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 7f; running well of late and can go well again. Arrives in top form, 2nd on last three starts (including C&D); should go well once more. |
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(4) (4/1 -20%)Captain Parma |
4/1(-20%) | (4) Captain Parma 4/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; visor first time; effective 7f, acts on AW; in form, respected. Reliable 4yo; 3rd behind Signcastle City over C&D two weeks ago; new headgear this time. |
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(8) (17/2 -42%)Chola Empire |
17/2(-42%) | (8) Chola Empire 17/2, Too keen and did not quite last home when beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; trainer in form and drawn wide. Effective at 6/7f, best on AW; inconsistent but capable. Conditions to suit and on last winning mark; can bounce back from last week's quiet run. |
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(6) (9/1 -6%)Thankuappreciate |
9/1(-6%) | (6) Thankuappreciate 9/1, Improved up in trip when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell last time. Effective at 5/6f; further rise in distance could coax more improvement. 4lb rise for latest Southwell win is fair enough; the 7th furlong looks a bigger concern. |
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(3) (10/1 +29%)This Farh |
10/1(+29%) | (3) This Farh 10/1, Again below form when beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; blinkers worn for the first time. Effective over 7f; a little out of sorts of late. Not found his best form so far this winter; good mark if change of headgear revives him. |
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(2) (16/1 -33%)Mr Cool |
16/1(-33%) | (2) Mr Cool 16/1, Well placed and ran to form upped in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 5-7f, acts on GF and AW; chance off this further reduced mark. Finished behind Signcastle City at Lingfield last time and still to convince he needs 7f. |
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(7) (28/1 -56%)Kit Gabriel |
28/1(-56%) | (7) Kit Gabriel 28/1, Unruly loading and unseated leaving the stalls in a handicap here latest. Effective at 7/8f; inconsistent. Ready Kempton win in October hasn't proved to be a springboard to better things. |

SIGNCASTLE CITY was able to build on a promising second at Lingfield to score over C&D a fortnight ago and he's expected to go in again, with Tyrese Cameron taking 5lb off his back. Thankuappreciate shaped as if worth another go at 7f having won over 6f last time, while it would come as no surprise to see another big run from the consistent Arantes Nascimento.

A drop into Class 5 company has benefited SIGNCASTLE CITY and he can follow up his recent C&D success.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (13/8 +35%)Silkies Sib |
13/8(+35%) | (2) Silkies Sib 13/8, Bit wide but ran to form second beaten 3/4l off 55 last time, same mark here; effective 9-11f, acts on S, G and AW; respected once again. In very good nick, Wolverhampton second latest; merits serious consideration off same mark. |
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(3) (4/1 +20%)Night Bear |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Night Bear 4/1, Ran to form up in trip beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Southwell last time; enjoys making it; effective 10-12f, acts on GS, GF and AW; consistent of late, should be thereabouts. Running well without winning this winter; he must enter calculations once more. |
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(4) (9/2 +63%)Graffiti |
9/2(+63%) | (4) Graffiti 9/2, Step back in right direction in new headgear combination beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; usually held up; effective 8-10f, acts on sound surface; considered if building on latest. Back on track with Lingfield fourth latest; needs considering eased 1lb. |
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(8) (9/1 -80%)Prince Hector |
9/1(-80%) | (8) Prince Hector 9/1, Ran to form down in trip when second beaten 1/2l in a classified race here latest; blinkers first time; effective 10-16f, acts on a sound surface; inconsistent but capable. Back to form with C&D second latest; not discounted back in handicap company. |
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(5) (10/1 -186%)Kaaress |
10/1(-186%) | (5) Kaaress 10/1, Ended losing run in first-time visor when winning a classified race at Lingfield by 1 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 8-10f, acts on any; more needed back in a handicap. Won at Lingfield 26 days ago; can make her presence felt back in handicap company here. |
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(9) (11/1 +8%)Pablo Prince |
11/1(+8%) | (9) Pablo Prince 11/1, Ran to form beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 11/12f, possibly better on AW; not one to rely on. Not discredited after 11-week break when sixth at Lingfield 16 days ago; possibilities. |
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(7) (12/1 +14%)Pure Theory |
12/1(+14%) | (7) Pure Theory 12/1, Run of race, ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 10-12f, acts on G and AW; form in and out of late. Is 0-14 but proving a reliable sort; she's no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark here. |
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(1) (14/1 +0%)Fillyfudge |
14/1(+0%) | (1) Fillyfudge 14/1, Never in it from off the pace down in trip and tried in cheekpieces comfortably held in a handicap here last time; effective 9/10f, acts on GF and AW; creeping towards fair mark but needs more back up in trip. C&D scorer but only sixth of eight in 1m handicap here last month; others are preferred. |

Kaaress recorded a victory in classified company last time out and although the five-year-old doesn't have much more to do back in a handicap, preference is afforded to SILKIES SIB. The son of Cotai Glory has been a model of consistency since claiming gold at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and further success looks sure to come sooner rather than later. Others to consider include Night Bear and Prince Hector.

A case can be made for most of these but SILKIES SIB continues in excellent form for James Owen and gets the vote.
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