There were 37 Races on Saturday 9th April 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Bangor, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Aintree, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (19)  (5.5/1 +0%)Party Business |
5.5/1(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Party Business 5.5/1, Landed an Ascot maiden hurdle (21.6f) in December and having shaped better than form figures suggest next 2 starts he ran a cracker without being seen to anything like best effect when fifth in the Martin Pipe last time, coming home strongly. One to bear in mind. | |||
2nd (9)  (16/1 +27%)Ilikedwayurthinkin |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ilikedwayurthinkin 16/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best who proved he's still a force in this sphere when 9 lengths sixth in last month's Martin Pipe. Eased 1 lb subsequently but he may just prove vulnerable to some less exposed sorts once more. | |||
3rd (6)  (18/1 -29%)Mill Green |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mill Green 18/1, Fairly low-mileage 10-y-o who scored over fences at Ffos Las back in May and arrives here in good order, career-best display when third in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last month. Should give another good account from 2 lb higher. | |||
4th (1)  (10/1 +38%)Beauport |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Beauport 10/1, Won the EBF Final at Sandown last March and improved further this campaign, filling runners-up spot 3 times prior to deservedly resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter (20f) 3 weeks (pulling long way clear with runner-up). Has to be of interest again from 6 lb higher mark. | |||
5th (13)  (33/1 +0%)Coeur Serein |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Coeur Serein 33/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who ran well considering he was caught up in early interference when eighth in the Pertemps Final on his latest outing. Mark goes unchanged and he should give another good account. | |||
6th (16)  (5/1 +44%)Serious Charges |
5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Serious Charges 5/1, Very promising sort who continues to go from strength-to-strength, completing hat-trick on handicap debut with ease at Uttoxeter (23.3f) last month. Handicapper has reacted with 13 lb rise but this low-mileage sort shouldn't be underestimated. | |||
7th (7)  (33/1 -32%)Saint D'oroux |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Saint D'oroux 33/1, Much improved for his new yard, landing 21f Kelso handicap before excellent second in the Morebattle Hurdle (2m) back at that venue last month, staying on well. Does have a career-high mark to contend with now, though. Up in trip. | |||
8th (3)  (33/1 -32%)J'ai Froid |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) J'ai Froid 33/1, Enjoyed a highly productive hurdles campaign last term, landing 4 staying handicaps prior to finishing runner-up in this race final start. Has displayed some promise over fences in recent months but interesting connections' return to hurdling from what remains a workable mark. | |||
9th (15)  (7.5/1 +6%)Remastered |
7.5/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Remastered 7.5/1, Smart chaser who comes here on back of fair fourth in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock. Had wind op and shouldn't be underestimated now reverted to hurdles off a much lower mark with yard going along very nicely. | |||
|F| (5)  (12/1 +0%)Dans Le Vent |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dans Le Vent 12/1, Bagged valuable 3m Haydock handicap in November and again ran well when third behind Green Book at Sandown (23.5f) in February. Never in the mix in the Coral Cup latest but he ran well in a Grade 3 handicap over shorter at this meeting 12 months ago. | |||
10th (11)  (28/1 +15%)Whatsnotoknow |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Whatsnotoknow 28/1, Arrives on a long losing run, but hard to knock his efforts in ultra-competitive handicaps at Leopardstown/Cheltenham (both at 3m) in recent months. Cannot be ruled out for each-way purposes. | |||
11th (8)  (4.5/1 +10%)Winter Fog |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Winter Fog 4.5/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who landed a Limerick maiden (19.2f) 12 months ago and much-improved in handicaps for new yard, impressing with change of pace to get into contention when fourth in last month's Pertemps Final. Remains unexposed and shortlisted. | |||
12th (4)  (33/1 +34%)Christopher Wood |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Christopher Wood 33/1, Winless this term but he did run right up to his best when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Ascot (19.2f) in February. Not disgraced sixth in Coral Cup subsequently but this step up to 3m not sure to suit. | |||
13th (22)  (12/1 +60%)Pounding Poet |
12/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Pounding Poet 12/1, Landed back-to-back handicap hurdles last spring and improved further in defeat thereafter, pulling clear with another low-mileage sort when second over 20f here in December. May of found Newbury coming too quick later that month but freshened up since and he's completely unexposed at 3m. | |||
14th (10)  (12/1 +25%)If The Cap Fits |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) If The Cap Fits 12/1, Really smart hurdler/chaser at his best who wasn't disgraced when sixth in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month, albeit only really making late gains. Blinkers again the headgear of choice but others appeal more for win purposes. | |||
|PU| (21)  (33/1 +0%)Master Debonair |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Master Debonair 33/1, Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for present yard when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in January. Not disgraced when third at Wincanton (21.3f) subsequently and he's worth a crack at this longer trip. Cheekpieces fitted. | |||
|PU| (12)  (40/1 +0%)Emitom |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Emitom 40/1, Smart hurdler in his pomp but he's failed to convince over fences/hurdles this campaign, in trouble some way out when pulled up in Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (24.2f, heavy) in February. Others make greater appeal. | |||
|PU| (18)  (50/1 -52%)Flash The Steel |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Flash The Steel 50/1, Career-best effort when landing Newbury handicap (20.5f) in November 2020. Missed all of last year and pulled up both starts upon returning, albeit not given a hard time when out of contention at Kelso recently. Still, this a tough enough ask on balance. | |||
|PU| (17)  (66/1 -32%)The Cob |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) The Cob 66/1, Three-time winner last season (latterly at Grade 3 level) and performed with credit on 2 of his 4 starts this term, fourth in competitive Sandown handicap (23.5f) on penultimate run. However, needs to shrug off a lesser display at Cheltenham latest. Blinkers go on. | |||
|PU| (14)  (150/1 -275%)Whirling Dervish |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Whirling Dervish 150/1, Backed up his much-improved Thurles success when fifth in this race 12 months ago but he arrives here having been out of sorts over hurdles/fences in recent months. Others more persuasive despite reduced mark. | |||
|PU| (20)  (200/1 -203%)Bushypark |
200/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Bushypark 200/1, Completed superb 5-timer over hurdles last term and scored readily on his Kelso chasing debut/return. Poor twice since however, finishing tamely on both occasions but given a break ahead of this switch back to hurdling. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (2.5/1 +17%)Three Stripe Life |
2.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Three Stripe Life 2.5/1, Fourth in the Champion Bumper last year and very positive start over hurdles, successful at Fairyhouse before a trio of runner-up efforts in Grade 1 company, latest in the Ballymore (21f) at the Cheltenham Festival. Sets the standard and remains unexposed at this trip. | |||
2nd (6)  (16/1 +0%)Might I |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Might I 16/1, Impressive when making successful return/hurdles bow at Newton Abbot. No disgrace in being unable to live with Constitution Hill at Sandown and ran another good race behind Jonbon in the Rossington Main at Haydock last time. Returns with his yard going well and he's another each-way player. | |||
3rd (8)  (5.5/1 +31%)North Lodge |
5.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) North Lodge 5.5/1, Son of Presenting who built on his C&D debut win when landing a Grade 2 at Cheltenham at the end of January. Shaped best under a 5 lb penalty when beaten only by a very narrow margin by Nells Son at Kelso and is capable of better still back up in trip. | |||
4th (7)  (28/1 +0%)Nells Son |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Nells Son 28/1, Useful dual bumper scorer who jumped much better than previously when doubling his hurdles tally in 9-runner Grade 2 at Kelso (18.1f, soft) 35 days ago, by short head from North Lodge. Step back up in trip will suit, and he's not without each-way hope. | |||
5th (13)  (250/1 -150%)Saint Riquier |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Saint Riquier 250/1, Fair 11f Flat winner in France. Runner-up on 3 of his 6 starts over timber and wasn't disgraced on his handicap debut at Ascot (15.7f) 13 days ago, but he's easily opposed at this level. | |||
6th (3)  (5.5/1 +21%)Good Risk At All |
5.5/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Good Risk At All 5.5/1, Smart in bumpers, winning a brace of listed events. Took a bit longer than expected to click over hurdles but he created an excellent impression when landing a 19.3f Ascot handicap 49 days ago with plenty in hand. Capable of a lot more improvement. | |||
7th (2)  (12/1 +14%)Colonel Mustard |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Colonel Mustard 12/1, Useful hurdler who boasts some strong novice form and ran a cracker switched to a handicap when third of 26 in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (16.8f) 22 days ago. Steps up in trip in a first-time hood here and he has to be respected. | |||
|F| (1)  (80/1 -142%)Captain Conby |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Captain Conby 80/1, Progressed again to gain swift compensation for his December mishap when landing 6-runner novice in good style at Punchestown in January. Good third up in grade at Thurles (20.7f) since but this asks for more. | |||
|PU| (11)  (4.5/1 -29%)Walking On Air |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Walking On Air 4.5/1, Well-bred 5-y-o who showed plenty when runner-up in a Kempton bumper and looked potentially smart in making a winning start over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in January, jumping fluently and quickening clear from 2 out. Off since but rates an exciting prospect. | |||
|PU| (12)  (7/1 +22%)Elle Est Belle |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Elle Est Belle 7/1, Useful dual bumper winner who stepped up markedly on hurdles debut form to land listed mares' novice at Newbury in November. Not disgraced behind Jonbon in the Kennel Gate prior to resuming winning ways in the Sidney Banks at Huntingdon (19.6f). Respected. | |||
|PU| (9)  (8.5/1 +23%)Stage Star |
8.5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Stage Star 8.5/1, Highly-promising bumper winner who won his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury. Folded tamely in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival last time though, so has a bit to prove just 3 weeks on from that. Hooded. | |||
|PU| (4)  (200/1 +0%)Great Heart'jac |
200/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Great Heart'jac 200/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and stepped up on his hurdling debut form when narrowly denied in a Doncaster novice (16.6f) in January. Ran to only a similar level at Newbury last time though, so easily passed over in this grade. |
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (3.5/1 +13%)Gentleman De Mee |
3.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gentleman De Mee 3.5/1, Winning hurdler who continues to progress as a chaser, seeing off his only serious rival with the minimum of fuss at Thurles in February before following up in bloodless fashion in Grade 3 at Navan 5 weeks ago. Likely to improve further, he's high on the shortlist. | |||
2nd (2)  (0.57/1 +10%)Edwardstone |
0.57/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Edwardstone 0.57/1, A thoroughly likeable sort who took his winning sequence to 5 when landing the Arkle (his second win at Grade 1 level) at Cheltenham last month. Timeform's joint top-rated British novice chaser this season, he looks the one they all have to beat. | |||
3rd (7)  (4.5/1 +10%)Third Time Lucki |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Third Time Lucki 4.5/1, Third chase success when easily taking a Doncaster Grade 2 in January but he finished behind Edwardstone in Henry VIII at Sandown and Kingmaker at Warwick either side of that. | |||
4th (3)  (50/1 +24%)For Pleasure |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) For Pleasure 50/1, Front runner who opened chase account in 3-runner Plumpton novice (17f) in December. However he's failed to complete in 2 out of his last 3 starts since, well beaten having been unable to dominate in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. Looks out of his depth. | |||
5th (6)  (40/1 +20%)Mick Pastor |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mick Pastor 40/1, Already a four-time winner over fences this term but has rather been found wanting on his last 2 starts, unable to live with Third Time Lucki in Grade 2 at Cheltenham back in November. Will undoubtedly find this tougher. | |||
6th (1)  (22/1 +33%)Amarillo Sky |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Amarillo Sky 22/1, Done little wrong since going chasing, gaining second small-field victory in emphatic fashion at Newbury (16.4f) in February. Unable to quite back that improvement up in the Grand Annual last month and likely he will come up short on this occasion. |
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (16/1 +27%)Sire Du Berlais |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sire Du Berlais 16/1, Runner-up to Flooring Porter in last year's Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Didn't enjoy much luck (badly hampered) when only midfield in Pertemps at this year's Festival and he's likely in a bit better heart than his recent form figures might imply. | |||
2nd (3)  (1.38/1 +21%)Flooring Porter |
1.38/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flooring Porter 1.38/1, Took full advantage of an uncontested lead when defeating Thyme Hill and Champ to land a second successive win in the Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. The one to beat, particularly if not pestered on the front end. | |||
3rd (2)  (3/1 +25%)Champ |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Champ 3/1, RSA Chase winner in 2020 who proved he remains equally effective over timber when winning the Long Walk (Thyme Hill second) on return. Creditable 4 lengths fourth to Flooring Porter (Thyme Hill second) in Stayers' at Cheltenham last month. | |||
4th (7)  (25/1 -25%)Thomas Darby |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Thomas Darby 25/1, Back to best when landing Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m) in November but he was behind a couple of these in the Long Walk 3 weeks later. Likely found heavy ground against him when pulled up at Haydock latest. | |||
5th (8)  (3/1 -9%)Thyme Hill |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Thyme Hill 3/1, Won this 12 months ago. As good as ever when second in Long Walk (to Champ) and Stayers' (to Flooring Porter, Champ behind in fourth) this term. Another prominent showing looks assured. | |||
6th (4)  (25/1 -14%)Koshari |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Koshari 25/1, Smart on his day and ran right up to his best when running out an 80/1 winner of C&D handicap on yard debut in November. Ran as well could be expected when seventh to Flooring Porter in Stayers' at Cheltenham but surely vulnerable at this level once again. | |||
7th (5)  (100/1 +0%)Roi Mage |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Roi Mage 100/1, Smart chaser in France who was successful in a Down Royal chase last month on just his second start for this yard, but his hurdle form is a good way short of the standard which will be required here. | |||
8th (9)  (16/1 +43%)Molly Ollys Wishes |
16/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Molly Ollys Wishes 16/1, Likeable mare who boasts a good strike rate, landing Grade 2 mares' event at Ascot (23.5f) in January. Found out by very testing ground at Haydock since and treated as if still in form. |
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (28/1 -12%)Sam Brown |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sam Brown 28/1, Lightly-raced 10-y-o who posted excellent second in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock in January. Pulled up there on his only outing since but he can't be dismissed now freshened up after a break. | |||
2nd (2)  (2.5/1 +17%)Shan Blue |
2.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Shan Blue 2.5/1, Landed Grade 1 Kauto Star as a novice and in process of delivering a most visually impressive performance when falling 3 out in Charlie Hall in October. Only sixth of 7 in Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham since but he's back in handicap company now off a favourable mark. Most interesting. | |||
3rd (17)  (6/1 +40%)Killer Kane |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Killer Kane 6/1, Much improved of late since fitted with a tongue strap, landing handicaps at Kempton and Sandown. Hit with a further 5 lb rise but he's still low mileage and must enter calculations. | |||
4th (6)  (5/1 +17%)Tea Clipper |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Tea Clipper 5/1, Got right back on track after breathing surgery (also fitted with cheekpieces) when promising fourth of 24 in Ultima Handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f) 25 days ago. Solid contender off a 1 lb lower mark. | |||
5th (5)  (40/1 +0%)Exelerator Express |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Exelerator Express 40/1, Resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Worcester (23f) in August but off track since only eighth in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running here. | |||
6th (7)  (25/1 +24%)Wishing And Hoping |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wishing And Hoping 25/1, Sound-jumping front runner who scored over C&D in October. Didn't jump nearly so well as usual when pulled up in Plate at Cheltenham, so needs to bounce back. | |||
7th (11)  (16/1 +36%)Grumpy Charley |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Grumpy Charley 16/1, Multiple hurdles winner who has taken well to chasing, impressive when landing 22.5f Newbury novice handicap at Christmas. Pulled up in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham, however, so he has something to prove. | |||
|PU| (9)  (6/1 +20%)Oscar Elite |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Oscar Elite 6/1, Useful winning hurdler who has yet to score in this sphere but he took his form up a level when excellent third of 24 in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham (25f) 25 days ago. Highly respected novice. | |||
|PU| (13)  (7.5/1 +0%)Cap Du Nord |
7.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Cap Du Nord 7.5/1, Cheekpieces back on when capitalising on a good mark in 14-runner handicap chase at Kempton (24f) 42 days ago. That form is working out well, so he needs considering raised 8 lb here. | |||
|PU| (1)  (12/1 -50%)Espoir De Romay |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Espoir De Romay 12/1, Dual winner around 2m4f last term but he's yet to hit top form in two runs this season, third of 7 to Nuts Well in listed chase (5/4) at Kelso (23.4f) 35 days ago. Needs to step forward. | |||
|PU| (10)  (25/1 +0%)Adrimel |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Adrimel 25/1, Grade 2 winning hurdler last season and revitalised in blinkers when bagging two small-field chases at Haydock. Proved a disappointment in Plate at Cheltenham but no surprise to see him bounce back. | |||
|PU| (16)  (25/1 +24%)The Hollow Ginge |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) The Hollow Ginge 25/1, Useful at his best but he's without a win since 2020 and comes here on the back of two below-par efforts at Warwick and Kempton. Others appeal more. | |||
|PU| (18)  (80/1 -142%)Didero Vallis |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Didero Vallis 80/1, Useful chaser who got back in track in first-time blinkers when third of 20 in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f) 23 days ago. Possibilities if headgear works the trick for a second time. | |||
|PU| (12)  (80/1 -21%)Espoir De Teillee |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Espoir De Teillee 80/1, Yet to add to his two chase wins last term, but in good form until only eleventh in Paddy Power Handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Tongue strap goes on for first time. No forlorn hope after a break. |
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (28)  (50/1 +0%)Noble Yeats |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Noble Yeats 50/1, Galway maiden chase winner in October and bought by the Waley-Cohen family after his second to Ahoy Senor at Wetherby in February. Not disgraced in Cheltenham Festival handicap under this rider and cheekpieces go on now. 1 of two 7-y-os (not won the National since 1940). Work to do. | |||
2nd (4)  (7.5/1 +32%)Any Second Now |
7.5/1(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Any Second Now 7.5/1, Smashing third without any sort of luck-in-running last year and primed for a big effort again after resuming winning ways on first go over fences since in Fairyhouse Grade 3 (edged out Escaria Ten) 6 weeks ago. Yard knows what it takes to win this and he's got to be on every shortlist. | |||
3rd (2)  (10/1 +9%)Delta Work |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Delta Work 10/1, Saw off stablemate and National hero Tiger Roll on that one's swansong in the Cross Country at Cheltenham under this rider, jumping well and showing bags of stamina. Got tons of class (5-time Grade 1 winner over fences in Ireland) and ticks plenty of boxes. 1 of 7 for Gordon Elliott. | |||
4th (13)  (33/1 +50%)Santini |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Santini 33/1, Went down by just a neck (Lostintranslation third) in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup and although not the same force these days he did run well back at Cheltenham in January under this rider. Should stay but others have better claims at the weights. | |||
5th (11)  (12/1 +25%)Fiddlerontheroof |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Fiddlerontheroof 12/1, Grade 1 winner over 2m as a novice hurdler and consistent over fences with plenty of class form, successful on return at Carlisle before runner-up in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap and Ascot listed race (behind Fortescue). Marathon trips will suit and he's a firm player for the home team. | |||
6th (10)  (12/1 +25%)Longhouse Poet |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Longhouse Poet 12/1, Followed in the footsteps of yard's subsequent National/Irish National winner Numbersixvalverde with victory in valuable Thyestes handicap chase at Gowran in January, jumping well. Not knocked about over hurdles last time and could be set for a big run with longer trip sure to suit. | |||
7th (26)  (50/1 +24%)Freewheelin Dylan |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Freewheelin Dylan 50/1, All stamina, running out a stunning 150/1 winner of last year's Irish National in first-time cheekpieces from Run Wild Fred and Enjoy d'Allen. Hasn't completed the last twice though, and while he could take well to this test, he's surely got little in hand of the handicapper. | |||
8th (18)  (50/1 +50%)Coko Beach |
50/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Coko Beach 50/1, Beat stablemate Run Wild Fred in last season's Thyestes and a couple of good efforts in big-field handicaps this term. He's got stamina to prove here though (failed to stay in the Irish National 12 months ago) and others from his powerful yard are far more persuasive. Last 7-y-o winner was in 1940. | |||
9th (15)  (25/1 -39%)Escaria Ten |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Escaria Ten 25/1, Won 25f Thurles maiden chase last season before a very good third in NH Chase at Cheltenham. Kept fresh for this and back to form when just denied by Any Second Now at Fairyhouse 6 weeks ago. Part of a strong team for Gordon Elliott and a leading contender despite having had just 7 runs over fences. | |||
|B| (24)  (80/1 +20%)Anibale Fly |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Anibale Fly 80/1, On a long losing run but has become a fixture in this, fourth in 2018, fifth in 2019 and pulled up last year (listless performance). Ticking over nicely ahead of a fourth bid but surely his chance has been and gone and is only playing for minor honours. | |||
|F| (5)  (8/1 +56%)Run Wild Fred |
8/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Run Wild Fred 8/1, Very smart chaser who is much improved since fitted with blinkers, second in last year's Irish National before winning hot 3m Navan handicap in November. Good run behind very promising rival in NH Chase at Cheltenham last month and another Elliott runner with plenty going for him. | |||
|F| (1)  (9/1 +10%)Minella Times |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Minella Times 9/1, Created history under Rachael Blackmore (first female jockey to win the race) last year, well ridden on the inner and travelling/jumping well. Not an ideal preparation this time though (not completed twice) and is 15 lb higher. Work to do to emulate back-to-back winners Red Rum and Tiger Roll. | |||
|F| (39)  (14/1 +0%)Eclair Surf |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (39) Eclair Surf 14/1, Much improved over marathon trips the last twice, winning the Classic Chase at Warwick (beat a subsequent Cheltenham Festival runner-up) before chasing home Scottish National winner Win My Wings in the Eider at Newcastle. Lots to like on that form and a big player having crept in off a low weight. | |||
|F| (37)  (33/1 +18%)Death Duty |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (37) Death Duty 33/1, Grade 1 winner as a novice chaser and back to his best this season, winning Punchestown handicap in February before a good run behind younger rivals in handicap at the Cheltenham Festival. Will stay long distances and just the type to take to this test. Another big player for Gordon Elliott. | |||
|F| (20)  (40/1 +0%)Kildisart |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Kildisart 40/1, Won the 25f handicap chase on this card in 2019 and was second in Cheltenham Festival handicap the following season. Lightly raced since, but shaped well after 15 months off at Newbury recently and long distances should suit him. Interesting in re-fitted headgear. | |||
|F| (32)  (66/1 +34%)Agusta Gold |
66/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (32) Agusta Gold 66/1, She hasn't really fired for this yard, including when disappointing when fancied for last season's Irish National, and while her latest Down Royal second (behind Roi Mage) was a bit of a step back in the right direction it's difficult to see her winning this. | |||
|U| (23)  (20/1 -43%)Enjoy D'allen |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Enjoy D'allen 20/1, Dual chase winner last season and been holding his own in some big handicaps since, third in 2021 Irish National and hot Leopardstown contest (same race Minella Times placed in in 2020). Bought recently by J.P.McManus and shapes like a stayer. Tongue tie back on. Could be tailor-made for this. | |||
|U| (25)  (25/1 +50%)Dingo Dollar |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Dingo Dollar 25/1, Didn't seem to take to these fences in last season's Grand Sefton but he's been a revelation for new yard since, going down narrowly to Mighty Thunder in the Scottish National a year ago and running well at Newcastle in November. Not without a chance after Kelso spin and jockey won this in 2013. | |||
|U| (40)  (28/1 +0%)Fortescue |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (40) Fortescue 28/1, Better than ever this term, relishing the emphasis on stamina as he went clear from Fiddlerontheroof in the mud at Ascot 7 weeks ago. Same mark here (rider unable to use his 5 lb claim), and he should be suited by this test. Could ruffle a few feathers. | |||
|U| (8)  (33/1 -32%)Burrows Saint |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Burrows Saint 33/1, 2019 Irish National winner who ran a stormer off this mark here last year, threatening for a long way before running out of steam from 2 out. Second of 4 Mullins runners at Tramore on New Year's Day but poor behind Any Second Now and Escaria Ten at Fairyhouse. Got to prove he stays. | |||
|U| (9)  (66/1 -32%)Mount Ida |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mount Ida 66/1, Remarkable winner of the Kim Muir at last year's Cheltenham Festival and has scored twice in mares' races this term. Ran a stinker when fancied in Grade 2 back at Cheltenham last month though and her jumping surely isn't good enough to win a National for all she should stay. Cheekpieces go on. | |||
|U| (19)  (80/1 -21%)De Rasher Counter |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) De Rasher Counter 80/1, Lightly raced since his November 2019 Ladbrokes Trophy Newbury success off this mark, shaping as if retaining much of his ability after 16 months off there 8 weeks ago. Should strip fitter and if he stays (pulled up in gruelling renewal of Midlands National in 2020) he could go well. | |||
|U| (38)  (125/1 +0%)Domaine De L'isle |
125/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (38) Domaine De L'isle 125/1, Dual winner in handicap chases last spring but well held all 4 starts this term, including coming home in his own time behind Snow Leopardess in the Becher, and not going with much zest in the Eider last time. Can't be fancied. | |||
10th (17)  (125/1 +17%)Romain De Senam |
125/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Romain De Senam 125/1, Smart chaser at up to an easy 3m for Paul Nicholls/Dan Skelton. Off 11 months and pulled up for new connections in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, and all to prove after that. | |||
11th (14)  (80/1 +0%)Samcro |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Samcro 80/1, Dual Cheltenham Festival winner in his pomp but is a shadow of his former self these days, failing to see his races out following his Killarney win in May. Another of the colossal Elliott/Gigginstown challenge but must be a doubtful stayer above all else and is tricky to entertain. | |||
13th (27)  (100/1 +33%)Class Conti |
100/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) Class Conti 100/1, Inconsistent sort who was last of the 15 to get round 12 months ago, never the slightest threat all the while. Doesn't arrive in the same sort of form this year and would be a surprising winner even for this yard. | |||
14th (35)  (50/1 +24%)Blaklion |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (35) Blaklion 50/1, Bidding to become the oldest winner since 1923 and retains stacks of ability and enthusiasm judged on his 2 Haydock wins in December. Jumps well so no surprise he has a good record over these fences (fourth in 2017 when also winning the Becher, and a distant sixth last year). Tongue tie added. | |||
15th (6)  (50/1 +38%)Lostintranslation |
50/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lostintranslation 50/1, Top-class chaser in his younger days (Betfair Chase winner and third in Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019-20). Won at Ascot on his return after a wind op and not disgraced on handicap debut at Cheltenham last month in first-time cheekpieces, but that shows the task he faces here off 2 lb higher. | |||
|PU| (31)  (10/1 +0%)Snow Leopardess |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (31) Snow Leopardess 10/1, Genuine and reliable grey mare who has had a fantastic season, proving some sight over the National fences as she landed the Becher in December before an impressive listed win at Exeter. Bound to be popular off a tempting weight although a mare (1 of 3 in the race) hasn't won since 1951. | |||
|PU| (16)  (25/1 +24%)Good Boy Bobby |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Good Boy Bobby 25/1, As good as ever this season, revealing far more stamina when scoring for a second time at Wetherby (3m, heavy) at Christmas from Lord du Mesnil. Excuses at Kempton since and the choice of retained Daryl Jacob from 3 here for owners, but probably high enough in the weights. | |||
|PU| (30)  (33/1 -32%)Cloth Cap |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (30) Cloth Cap 33/1, Classy stayer who seemed to take to the challenge well before dropping away tamely when favourite for this 12 months ago and returns on a similar mark after a low-key campaign. Again finished weakly having shown a bit more at Doncaster 5 weeks ago and tongue tie goes on. | |||
|PU| (3)  (33/1 -18%)School Boy Hours |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) School Boy Hours 33/1, Plenty of good runs over fences before putting it all together on his return in hot Leopardstown handicap at Christmas (Enjoy d'Allen third). Fancied for the Kim Muir at Cheltenham off this mark but a mistake 4 out did for him and he wasn't given a hard time. Interesting. | |||
|PU| (21)  (33/1 +18%)Discorama |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Discorama 33/1, Second in the NH Chase at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival so stamina proven and easy to forgive his weak finish in this last year given it was on his first run for 5 months. 1 lb lower with cheekpieces on this time and shaped pleasingly back over fences at Fairyhouse 8 weeks ago. One to consider. | |||
|PU| (12)  (33/1 +34%)Two For Gold |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Two For Gold 33/1, Tough and reliable chaser who won his first 2 starts at up to 3m this term and prime contender on the form of his second in the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase 7 weeks ago. Stamina and jumping (failed to get round in the Topham last season) are serious questions that he's got to answer, however. | |||
|PU| (29)  (40/1 +0%)Mighty Thunder |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (29) Mighty Thunder 40/1, Enjoyed a fantastic first season over fences in 2020-21, winning the Scottish National (from Dingo Dollar). Hasn't fired his time round and has had a wind op since his capitulation at Musselburgh 9 weeks ago. Needs a big revival for trainer/jockey who took this in 2017 with One For Arthur. | |||
|PU| (22)  (80/1 +0%)Top Ville Ben |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Top Ville Ben 80/1, Suffered a heavy fall on his first go over these fences in December but none the worse for that and has been in fine fettle over hurdles. Capable of high-class chasing form at his best and this is his first go over a marathon trip. Could outrun big odds. | |||
|PU| (36)  (80/1 +20%)Poker Party |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (36) Poker Party 80/1, Won a Kerry National in autumn 2019 but no show this term having been off a long time, never a factor on first go over this sort of trip in last month's Cross Country at Cheltenham. Very hard to fancy. | |||
|PU| (7)  (80/1 +36%)Brahma Bull |
80/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Brahma Bull 80/1, Won big-field Punchestown handicap last spring and placed after in the Kerry National, and at Newbury in the Ladbrokes (distant third behind Fiddlerontheroof). Jumping errors never far away with him though and he's failed to complete in this headgear the last twice. Lots of others more persuasive. | |||
|PU| (34)  (100/1 -25%)Deise Aba |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (34) Deise Aba 100/1, Good record at Sandown, running well again there on latest start 9 weeks ago having not been seen to best effect in the Welsh National. Could surprise a few if he's still there on the second circuit. One of 2 in the late Trevor Hemmings colours carried to victory in this 3 times from 2005 to 2015. |
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (12)  (28/1 -40%)Lookaway |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Lookaway 28/1, Expensive point recruit who maintained an unbeaten record when landing his first Rules outing at Newbury in February. Should be able to build on that, so he's no forlorn hope. | |||
2nd (10)  (16/1 +0%)Hullnback |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Hullnback 16/1, Hails from an excellent stable and made a ready winning debut at Chepstow. Came unstuck in listed company at Newbury next time, but that experience will have done him good. Tongue tied now. | |||
3rd (11)  (8/1 +20%)Leave Of Absence |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Leave Of Absence 8/1, Ex-pointer who looked above average when scoring impressively at Kempton on Rules debut and followed up with a minimum of fuss at Newbury last Saturday. This is seemingly an afterthought, but his yard is thriving and he can't be taken lightly. | |||
4th (19)  (22/1 +33%)Blow Your Wad |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Blow Your Wad 22/1, Runner-up both starts to date, albeit not looking the most straightforward at Wincanton on latest outing a month ago. Set for a struggle in this grade. | |||
5th (14)  (2.5/1 +29%)Rath Gaul Boy |
2.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Rath Gaul Boy 2.5/1, Landed his sole start in points and, having been sent off at odds on, had little trouble following up readily in a Leopardstown bumper last month. Makes plenty of appeal stepping up in grade. | |||
6th (16)  (12/1 +33%)Shomen Uchi |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Shomen Uchi 12/1, Backed up a positive start when off the mark easily at Hereford 52 days ago, and there's scope for better still, so not without a chance for a stable that has enjoyed a fine campaign. | |||
7th (5)  (50/1 -52%)Cruz Control |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cruz Control 50/1, Promising first effort at Chepstow and didn't need to improve to one better at Exeter in gritty fashion almost 3 months ago. This demands more. | |||
8th (1)  (125/1 -89%)Astronomic View |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Astronomic View 125/1, Confirmed debut promise when opening his account at Exeter on New Year's Day and far from discredited when third there subsequently. Seemingly out of his depth in this company, though. | |||
9th (13)  (50/1 -52%)Prairie Wolf |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Prairie Wolf 50/1, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning start to his career at Kelso last May and doubled his tally (on third outing) at Doncaster in January. Needs more to feature in this, however. | |||
10th (3)  (16/1 +0%)Chianti Classico |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chianti Classico 16/1, Winning pointer who opened his account in this sphere at the second attempt at Market Rasen 4 months ago. Stable likely to have him tuned up, but he has something to find. | |||
11th (9)  (8/1 -14%)Houlanbatordechais |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Houlanbatordechais 8/1, Ready winner of a couple of French races in October. Picked up by top connections since and, while he's been thrown in at the deep end to some degree, he still warrants a market check. | |||
12th (7)  (4/1 +11%)Ernest Gray |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ernest Gray 4/1, Overcame inexperience to make a successful debut at Punchestown for Colin Bowe and, a year on, made a most impressive debut for new yard at Warwick last month, powering away to score by a wide margin. Strong claims. | |||
13th (17)  (50/1 -52%)Swapped |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Swapped 50/1, Lingfield winner in September and backed it up with a good second in a more competitive event there 76 days ago. This is likely to prove beyond him. | |||
14th (18)  (33/1 -65%)Western Zephyr |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Western Zephyr 33/1, Easily won sole start in points, then made all in workmanlike fashion on Rules debut at Huntingdon 71 days ago. That form has a strong look to it, so could go well under another positive ride. | |||
15th (2)  (100/1 -52%)Basford |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Basford 100/1, Out of a bumper winner and followed suit with a cosy success on debut at Carlisle in October. Creditable third at Wincanton next time, but found out in listed company at Newbury on latest outing. | |||
16th (6)  (66/1 -100%)Donaire |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Donaire 66/1, Confirmed the encouragement he'd shown on debut for Stuart Crawford when making a winning start for new connections at Hereford in February. Tongue tied now, but this demands a much more significant step up. | |||
17th (20)  (40/1 -60%)Imperial Bede |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Imperial Bede 40/1, Won maiden at Fontainebleau before finishing second in a Grade 3 event at Nantes 5 months ago. Something of an unknown quantity on British/stable debut, but clearly talented, so can't be ignored. | |||
|PU| (8)  (5.5/1 +0%)Henri The Second |
5.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Henri The Second 5.5/1, Defied greenness to make a winning start at Chepstow, then made all from Authorised Speed (boosted the form since) in a listed event at Ascot 113 days ago. Might have been saved for this, so bold showing expected. |
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 | Ran similar race before |
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