There were 16 Races on Sunday 22nd December 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Fakenham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card

CRAFTER was a comfortable winner under Mason Paetel over C&D last time out and in race lacking depth, he looks to hold every chance of following up from a 3lb raised mark. Forge Valley Lad finished a narrow second at Wolverhampton on Monday and he could prove the main danger from a handy draw. Any market support for handicap-debutant Ephyra would be noteworthy.

CRAFTER made amends for his narrow defeat here the time before when readily winning under this rider over C&D last month and is of strong interest again off 3 lb higher. Forge Valley Lad looks ready to strike again so is the obvious threat, with Thursday best of the others back at a more suitable trip.

Crafter and FORGE VALLEY LAD have conditions to suit and come here in top form. The latter is marginally preferred.
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It was hard to not be impressed by ZIP IT UP's debut success and with little in the way of opposition, she is difficult to oppose. That said, Richard Hannon's filly hasn't been seen since September and that would be a slight concern, and Needlepoint is the most likely threat. Big Time Rascal holds an official rating of 60 and would need more to come home in front.

Assuming all is well following a 97-day break, ZIP IT UP should be able to make it two from two. Needlepoint rates as the obvious danger, trying cheekpieces and a new trip for the first time. Swift Storm can pick up the pieces in third.

The Richard Hannon-trained filly ZIP IT UP created a very good impression on her debut at Kempton and can follow up.
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Although unable to build on his second-placed chase bow at Hereford last month when finishing seventh at the same venue later in the month, FADED FANTASY could be worth chancing reverting to timber. Christian Williams' charge struggled to jump out of the softer ground last time and he may be able to redeem himself in first-time blinkers. Star Legend and Hardy Buck are the dangers.

All of these have something to prove in one way or another, but FADED FANTASY may be the least risky option. If taking to the first-time blinkers, he can enhance his trainer's good record at this venue. She Won't Mind may not have the most inspiring form figures but this is a modest contest, and the step up in trip could bring her into the mix. Star Legend has lost his way of late but the return to the scene of his sole hurdles victory could see him run better.

The tentative selection in this uncompetitive opener is FADED FANTASY, who went close on his chase debut at Hereford two starts ago.
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Five Winds won well over C&D last time out and although she's respected from a 4lb higher mark, SOVEREIGN KNIGHT shades preference. Also on target over track and trip recently, the way in which Amy Murphy's charge travelled into that contest would suggest he can readily defy a 3lb rise in the handicap. Momaer might not be far away either.

The return to 6f will suit MONSIEUR KODI, who is taken to come good again with Warren Fentiman taking 7 lb off. Last month's all-the-way C&D scorer Five Winds is well drawn to attack again and is feared most.

Supreme King can go well back from a break but MONSIEUR KODI is preferred as he bids for a second AW win.
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SIMPLY GORGEOUS found only a subsequent winner too strong at Lingfield last month and this looks a suitable opportunity for a breakthrough victory in this sphere. She is fancied to repel chief threat Brave Jen. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a second at Market Rasen and a similar performance should see her get involved. Handicap debutant Uokhun is the pick of the remainder.

Fakenham should play to the strengths of BRAVE JEN who is preferred to Tim Easterby handicap newcomer Uokhun.

Topweight BRAVE JEN looks the one to beat here if judged on her defeat of a subsequent winner in a Sedgefield maiden two starts ago.
Class & Speed Card

CERTAIN STYLE benefitted from an enterprising ride when scoring by 22 lengths in an apprentice handicap over track and trip last month and she is able to compete off the same rating. Laura Mongan's four-year-old can prove that facile success was no fluke in order to record a double. Arch Legend has finished fourth in this grade the last twice and could go well off 2lb lower than his most recent display at Chelmsford. Sir Joseph Swan is another to note.

If taking up this engagement, DAARIS has strong claims and can make it two wins from his last three starts. The race didn't pan out for Arch Legend last time, and he's not discounted on his first try at two miles, while Certain Style should arrive here in good heart after breaking her maiden 33 days ago.

Having been in consistently good form in recent months, SIR JOSEPH SWAN can deservedly return to winning ways.
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There was a lot to like about the way KOSASIEMPRE scored on her chase debut at Leicester three weeks ago and she rates as one to follow. The six-year-old looked to win with something in hand and she could make light work of a 7lb rise. The biggest threat is last-time-out C&D winner Micronormous, who boasts a similar profile to the selection. Melusine De Pail may fare best of the remainder.

KOSASIEMPRE already looks a better chaser than hurdler after her winning start in this sphere at Leicester and she looks capable of defying a 7 lb rise. Cluain Aodha is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise so is feared most.

Topweight KOSASIEMPRE (nap) made an excellent start to her chasing career at Leicester three weeks ago and can make it 2-2 over fences.
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WE'RE REUNITED outran big odds to take the silver medal home at this level at Wolverhampton last month and competes off a 2lb higher rating for that display. The son of Kodiac looks to have been found a good opportunity and has lots in his favour to go one better. Nordic Glory has filled the top two places on each of his last three starts and is expected to mount a bold bid again, while Poetic Jack isn't out of it either.

TIME PATROL is taken to gain reward for a string of good in-frame efforts this autumn/winter. Nordic Glory was in similarly good form himself when last seen in mid-September and will be a threat if fully primed after 3 months off. We're Reunited also makes the shortlist after a good second at Wolverhampton last month.

Time Patrol and SISTERS IN THE SKY could do with a good pace but the selection is well up to winning a similar race off his mark.
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Those with jumping experience don't appear to set a lofty standard, so a chance is taken on MISS CYNTHIA. She progressed to be a very smart performer on the Flat this year, culminating in a creditable fourth in the Prix du Cadran when last seen. On her debut for the Lucy Wadham team, she gets the nod to score on her hurdling bow. Go West should strip fitter for his reappearance fifth at Plumpton earlier this month, while James Owen has his string in good form at present and his newcomer Minimoonbeam is also noteworthy.

If MISS CYNTHIA can translate anything like her Flat ability to hurdles at the first attempt she'll be a very tough nut to crack. Go West is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding James Owen newcomer Minimoonbeam.

The filly MISS CYNTHIA had a poor strike-rate on the Flat but showed strong form and is taken to make a winning start over hurdles.
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RAVENSBOURNE produced a much better effort to make the frame over C&D earlier in the month and the handicapper might have been kind to drop her 1lb for that performance. The three-year-old sports first-time blinkers, which could eke out the improvement required. Lord Danielson finished a fair fourth over 7f at Chelmsford on his latest outing and is an interesting contender over this shorter distance. Voodoo Ray looks best of the rest.

RAVENSBOURNE got back on track when third over C&D last time and can make a winning start for this trainer. Hello Zabeel has headgear re-fitted having failed badly to justify support at Kempton last time so could bounce back, while the free-going Lord Danielson is worth another try at sprinting.

This could be a good opportunity for RAVENSBOURNE (nap) to get off the mark following her encouraging third over C&D last time.
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JONY MAX is holding his form well and arrives on the back of a couple of staying-on placed efforts. For a yard which tends to excel with these types, this in-form chaser looks the one to side with stepping up in trip off what looks a workable mark. Samourai One wasn't disgraced when finishing runner-up over 3m here last month and another bold bid looks likely. Gold Clermont can also make her presence felt.

JONY MAX is in top form and goes well here, so he's fancied to get his head back in front over a trip that suits him well. Stablemate Ballyrashane is a threat and another solid showing is expected from Samourai One.

Placed twice since exploiting a much reduced mark in early November, JONY MAX is well suited by the C&D and gets the vote.
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MC LOVEN paid the price for setting brisk early fractions when fading into third close home over C&D last time out and, nudged up 1lb from a handier draw, another bold bid looks likely. Twilight Fun was denied a hat-trick in the shadows of the post over this trip at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he should go well again off 1lb higher. It may not be long until Mick's Spirit finds himself in the winner's enclosure off what is becoming an attractive mark.

The thriving TWILIGHT FUN might be good for another win. Mc Loven is building up a good record on AW and is second choice. Honour Your Dreams could also play a part if turning up after/instead of Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Plenty of pace is likely. The choice is TWILIGHT FUN who has proved himself effective from the front, but he has also won when held up.
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Zhang Fei has made the frame on each of his last two outings and should go well after his third at Taunton last time. However, the drop in trip isn't sure to suit and BIGZ BELIEF is preferred. Barry Brennan's seven-year-old finished just over a length behind Zhang Fei in that Taunton contest, but he is 2lb better off this time and has previously struck over this distance. Clinton Lane is the pick of the remainder.

ZHANG FEI is in good order and finds himself in a less-competitive event than last time so, provided his enthusiasm can be channelled correctly, he can make all at the possible expense of Bigz Belief. Sabbathical has an absence to overcome but is well treated on chase form.

The consistent ZHANG FEI has run well in defeat the last twice and is taken to add to his win at Newton Abbot in July.
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ZIGGY'S CONDOR has been doing his best work late on over 6f the last twice and, stepping back up in trip off what looks an exploitable mark, Richard Fahey's charge gets the nod. Riot was too keen for his own good when finishing third over a mile here earlier this month and this step back to 7f could help the son of Kingman to be seen to better effect. Bell Shot is also respected eased 1lb for a creditable third over this trip at Kempton recently.

BELL SHOT arrives in form and was successful on his last go over C&D, so he's worth a chance to resume winning ways. State Flag is of interest back down in trip and Riot is a player if they end up going too quick.

The most appealing option is RIOT, especially if he gets a good pace to aim at. He remains on a good mark and is a true 7f specialist.
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Lunar Contact is in brilliant form and completed a course double two starts ago before scoring over the smaller obstacles at Southwell last time. He holds an obvious chance back over fences, but it may pay to side with BASHERS REFLECTION. Ben Case's seven-year-old finished third in a stronger event than this at Chepstow last month and could take a step forward on only his third chase start. Planned Paradise completes the shortlist.

The thriving LUNAR CONTACT is open to more improvement and is still at the right end of the weights, so he can continue his winning sequence. Don Alvaro looks interesting for his top yard after a 2-year absence, while Captain Speaking can be expected to leave his Cheltenham reappearance behind.

Second to a progressive rival last time, SCENE ONE is now on the same mark as for last season's C&D win.
Class & Speed Card

SWATCH got the better of Book Of Life (second) when scoring cosily over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last week and, although the latter is better off at the weights this time around, the former gets the vote to confirm his superiority en route to victory once more. Kondratiev Wave has been running consistently well of late and is respected most of the remainder.

BOOK OF LIFE was denied by Swatch at Wolverhampton last time but he's on better terms and worth a chance to turn the tables. H Key Lails shaped well under an aggressive ride at Chelmsford last time, so he's worth considering from a low draw.

It may be worth taking a chance with RAQRAAQ whose sole win came over C&D. He looks to have a bigger performance in him.
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