There were 35 Races on Thursday 9th April 2026 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 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 | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (5/1 -11%)Mange Tout |
5/1(-11%) | (9) Mange Tout 5/1, Ran to form but unable to confirm form with winner 6l third in Gannon's City Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown most recent run; effective at 2m, acts on very soft; very smart juvenile prospect for top yard, will get bit further; not ruled out but work to do to reverse form with Selma De Vary. Third in Grade 1 at Leopardstown but was behind Selma De Vary and needs to resume progress. |
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2nd (10) (9/4 +25%)Selma De Vary |
9/4(+25%) | (10) Selma De Vary 9/4, Hampered at last and forced to switch when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; showed high class form in France, has joined top connections with excellent record with similar types, competitive at top level. Got hampered in closing stages when fourth in the Triumph; big player for Willie Mullins. |
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3rd (3) (25/1 +50%)Indian River |
25/1(+50%) | (3) Indian River 25/1, Merely picked off beaten horses, outclassed down the field in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; made a good start over hurdles, form has been boosted, more to come when brushing up on jumping but unlikely to be reversing form with re-opposing rivals. Triple hurdle winner but his limitations were exposed in the Triumph (tenth) last month. |
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4th (8) (80/1 -60%)Wolf Rayet |
80/1(-60%) | (8) Wolf Rayet 80/1, Big effort up in class ridden to pick up the pieces well beaten in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; stays 2m over hurdles, acts on heavy, good; progressing and should find a race soon down in class but vulnerable here. Ran well at a massive price in the Triumph but beaten 10l and he was behind three of these. |
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5th (5) (3/1 +10%)Maestro Conti |
3/1(+10%) | (5) Maestro Conti 3/1, Improved again finishing strongly when second beaten 1 1/2l in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2m1f, acts on heavy and good to soft; ex French progressing for top yard, worth another go at the top level, track could suit. Travelled smoothly for a long way when runner-up in the Triumph last month; key player. |
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6th (7) (13/2 +7%)Winston Junior |
13/2(+7%) | (7) Winston Junior 13/2, Forced to switch, conceded first run and too much to do, improved when second beaten 2 1/4l in McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; form franked, progressive, may get bit further, not ruled out up in class. Second in the juvenile handicap at Cheltenham and he's open to more progress; interesting. |
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7th (1) (40/1 -43%)Ammes |
40/1(-43%) | (1) Ammes 40/1, Down the field in McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham most recent where travelled but found little; visor first time; just about 2m, acts on good; effective 12f on flat where consistent in high end handicaps, 2m over hurdles where useful recruit; should appreciate this flat track but lots to find on form. Listed runner-up but he was well held in the juvenile handicap at Cheltenham last month. |
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8th (6) (9/2 -29%)Minella Study |
9/2(-29%) | (6) Minella Study 9/2, Travelled, improved again just out-battled late and flattening out up the hill 2l third in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; progressive in both codes, form franked and flatter track a plus. Close third in the Triumph when he split Maestro Conti and Selma De Vary; respected. |
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9th (4) (66/1 -32%)Lord |
66/1(-32%) | (4) Lord 66/1, Improved again when second beaten 2 1/4l in Scottish Triumph Hurdle (Listed) at Musselburgh latest just caught late after number of errors; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective at around 2m, acts on good to soft, good; summer form has been franked, probably has now reached level. 4-7 over hurdles but this is a tough test and he has plenty to find on the figures. |
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|PU| (2) (40/1 +0%)Aqua Bleu |
40/1(+0%) | (2) Aqua Bleu 40/1, Improved again to defy huge weight suited by positive ride when winning a 4yo hurdle at Chepstow by 2l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; progressing over hurdles but looks out of depth here. Front-runner who is 3-4 over hurdles but he has a lot to find in this Grade 1 contest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Willie Mullins has won two of the last three renewals with fillies and has another strong contender in SELMA DE VARY, who comes into this after fine efforts in defeat at the Dublin Racing Festival and Cheltenham. Having raced keenly before encountering trouble, her fourth in the Triumph Hurdle can be upgraded and this flatter course might help her to get into a better rhythm. Triumph runner-up Maestro Conti should make a bold bid to uphold the Festival form with the selection, while the third home Minella Study must also be taken seriously given those who race on the front end tend to do well here. Mange Tout could also be on the premises.

Maestro Conti and Minella Study are respected but SELMA DE VARY may be able to reverse Triumph placings with those rivals.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (3/1 -9%)Koktail Divin |
3/1(-9%) | (3) Koktail Divin 3/1, Travelled powerfully but tired from home bend, didn't stay when comfortably held in Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham last time; Irish form boosted; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressing over fences, could be top class and needs this drop in trip. Non-stayer in the 3m1f Brown Advisory; broadly progressive otherwise; remains of interest. |
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2nd (1) (25/1 0%)Blueking D'oroux |
25/1(0%) | (1) Blueking D'oroux 25/1, Got racing too early and caught late when second beaten a neck in a handicap chase at Kempton latest; effective 2 1/2m, doesn't get 3m, suited by sound surface; classy hurdler not fully exposed over fences. Won a substandard Rising Stars; close second in handicap last time; this is a stiffer task. |
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3rd (5) (11/1 +31%)Mambonumberfive |
11/1(+31%) | (5) Mambonumberfive 11/1, 27l third in Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick most recent run where jumped poorly on unsuitably testing ground; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; progressive until latest, kept fresh, doesn't do much in front, could bounce back on spring ground. Best to forgive latest effort; 3-3 over fences otherwise; may resume improvement; new trip. |
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|U| (4) (1/2 +13%)Lulamba |
1/2(+13%) | (4) Lulamba 1/2, Winner of two G1s; 5l third in Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run where lacked tactical speed of front pair and made error at crucial stage; effective 2m, acts on any; top class over hurdles and fences, likely to improve now stepped up in trip. Beaten favourite in the Arkle; has otherwise been a rising star; this new trip should suit. |
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|PU| (2) (16/1 -88%)Jax Junior |
16/1(-88%) | (2) Jax Junior 16/1, Outclassed and unsuited by drop in distance when fourth beaten 23l in Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; progressing over fences since wind op, worth this step back up in trip but may be vulnerable in this class. Has a good strike-rate when racing beyond 2m, the most recent success in Kempton Grade 2. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

LULAMBA is already a Grade 1 winner over fences and his commendable third in the Arkle was a game effort considering his pedigree and style of running have always suggested a longer trip should suit. This race was mentioned shortly after Cheltenham and taking into account that he is by far the highest-rated contender, Nicky Henderson's five-year-old is hard to oppose. Koktail Divin is respected but has 12lb to find based on the official ratings, while Jax Junior (18 lengths and one place behind Lulamba in the Arkle) and Mambonumberfive face even sterner tests off level weights.

Lulamba may resume his progress to the top rank but, from a betting perspective, KOKTAIL DIVIN is a very plausible alternative.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (1/1 -37%)Jango Baie |
1/1(-37%) | (2) Jango Baie 1/1, Winner of two G1s including 2025 Arkle; ran to form but no match for winner when second beaten 8l in Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-3m2f, acts on any but suited by decent ground; top class, unexposed over staying trips, can throw in odd error but progressing and fancied to avenge last year's novice defeat here to Impaire Et Passe. Runner-up in the Gold Cup; leading claims if that hard race 27 days ago hasn't left a mark. |
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2nd (4) (5/1 +17%)Protektorat |
5/1(+17%) | (4) Protektorat 5/1, Winner of three G1s; went clear with ease, outclassed rivals when winning Premier Chase (Listed) at Kelso by 8 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2-3m; consistent veteran likes this venue but probably vulnerable to less exposed rival. 11yo; no Grade 1 win since March 2024 but still capable of strong form; possible contender. |
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3rd (3) (16/1 -45%)Pic D'orhy |
16/1(-45%) | (3) Pic D'orhy 16/1, Winner of three G1s including here; jumped slickly and returned to form on favourable drying ground when second beaten 1 1/2l in Ascot Chase (Grade 1) at Ascot latest; best at 2m5f, needs sound surface; will remain competitive but a little bit below top class, Ascot specialist. 11yo; three Grade 1 wins (including here); looked as good as ever last time; not ruled out. |
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|F| (1) (4/1 +38%)Impaire Et Passe |
4/1(+38%) | (1) Impaire Et Passe 4/1, Winner of five G1s; yard won this last year; pulled up in Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest where beaten early with race coming too soon; effective 2m-2m5f on soft and good; classy performer, still only an 8yo and a Grade 1 course winner who retains potential but must bounce back Pulled up in the Ryanair but 2-2 at this meeting and could bounce back with a big run. |
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|PU| (5) (4/1 +20%)Spillane's Tower |
4/1(+20%) | (5) Spillane's Tower 4/1, Back to form when winning Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) at Cheltenham by 3/4l last time; that form boosted in GC; effective 2 1/2-3m, needs cut; top class dual Grade 1 winning novice back to best latest, should remain competitive at top level in spring festivals though could do with some rain as skipped GC due to quick ground. Won Grade 2 Cotswold Chase; others have achieved more but he's open to further improvement. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

With his Gold Cup conqueror Gaelic Warrior not bidding for back-to-back wins in this race, JANGO BAIE is the logical choice after his gallant second in last month's Cheltenham Festival showpiece. With the world at his feet as an improving seven-year-old, Nicky Henderson's charge is in the right age bracket to firmly establish himself as a stayer of the highest order. With his illustrious connections targeting Spillane's Tower at this rather than the Grand National on Saturday, the dual Grade 1 winner can provide a stern test for the selection. Protektorat, Impaire Et Passe and Pic D'Orhy all have oodles of class so this is by no means a two-horse race.

Gold Cup runner-up JANGO BAIE is the one to beat if reproducing last month's Festival form, and he has a strong record at Aintree.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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) (7/4 +36%)Barton Snow |
7/4(+36%) | (3) Barton Snow 7/4, Yard won this last year; improved again under fine ride when winning a hunter chase at Cheltenham by a neck last time; stamina only just held out that day; effective 2m-3m2f on a sound surface; most progressive, remain competitive in top Hunter Chases, Aintree trip could suit ideally. Won the big one at Cheltenham last month; should be fine back down in trip; major player. |
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2nd (17) (11/1 -10%)Lets Go Champ |
11/1(-10%) | (17) Lets Go Champ 11/1, Returned to form down in grade and up in trip when winning a hunter chase at Gowran Park by 3/4l last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; formerly very useful, unexposed in hunter chases, worth step up in class. Beat a very solid yardstick for last month's hunter chase win and firmly in calculations. |
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3rd (20) (50/1 +0%)Take All |
50/1(+0%) | (20) Take All 50/1, Didn't stay but ran well for a long way well beaten in a hunter chase at Cheltenham latest; in good form prior; effective 2 1/2m, barely gets 3m, acts on any but suited by decent ground; well treated on old form, should be thereabouts once more. Ran well for a long way at Cheltenham; could have an each-way shout now back down in trip. |
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4th (22) (5/1 -50%)Unexpected Party |
5/1(-50%) | (22) Unexpected Party 5/1, Ran to form when winning a hunter chase at Haydock by 5l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft, good; consistent in top end handicaps, useful recruit to hunter chases, Aintree could suit and may have class edge. Comfortable wins over 2m5f/2m6f on last two starts; holds leading form claims. |
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5th (10) (40/1 -60%)Gaboriot |
40/1(-60%) | (10) Gaboriot 40/1, Outpaced, needed stiffer test 29l third in a hunter chase at Ludlow most recent run; visor first time; effective at around 3m; fair mark on hunter form, form in and out of late but does like this venue. Return to form needed but twice placed over these fences and gets a change of headgear. |
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6th (19) (50/1 -79%)Snipe |
50/1(-79%) | (19) Snipe 50/1, Returned to form back on better ground when winning a hunter chase at Leicester by 7l last time; wants 3m ideally, acts on soft or quicker; in fair form, unexposed in hunter chases and no forlorn stable second string. 2-3 in hunter chases but he needs a clear career best if he's to win this. |
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7th (12) (18/1 +18%)Gracchus De Balme |
18/1(+18%) | (12) Gracchus De Balme 18/1, Won this last year; pulled up in a hunter chase at Cheltenham latest where went too fast and didn't stay; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; must bounce back and looks stable second string. Pulled up at Cheltenham Festival but won this last year and he's capable of bouncing back. |
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8th (9) (100/1 -52%)Fan De Blues |
100/1(-52%) | (9) Fan De Blues 100/1, Unsuited by rain softened round when fourth beaten 25l in a hunter chase at Wincanton latest; enjoys making it; effective 2-2 1/2m; formerly useful, up against it here. Very useful in his prime; not devoid of promise for this yard but needs a step forward. |
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9th (14) (10/3 +26%)Its On The Line |
10/3(+26%) | (14) Its On The Line 10/3, Rallied, just failed, ran to form when second beaten a neck in a hunter chase at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m5f-3m2f; lazy but veteran is admirably consistent in top hunter chases and took this in 2024. Won this in 2024; went close again at Cheltenham last month and he's entitled to respect. |
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|U| (24) (25/1 +75%)Willewonga |
25/1(+75%) | (24) Willewonga 25/1, Yard won this last year; pulled up in a hunter chase at Cheltenham latest where outclassed; effective 2m5f-3m; must bounce back and stable holds stronger claims. Pulled up at Cheltenham last month but after a break; might not be a forlorn hope each-way. |
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|U| (6) (100/1 -25%)Enqarde |
100/1(-25%) | (6) Enqarde 100/1, Pulled up in a hunter chase at Exeter latest where stopped quickly after bad error; effective at around 3m; unexposed in hunter chases but unreliable and vulnerable in this grade. 50-1 winner at Leicester in February but pulled up at Exeter since; probably vulnerable. |
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10th (18) (22/1 -83%)Music Drive |
22/1(-83%) | (18) Music Drive 22/1, Ran to form 8l third in a hunter chase at Cheltenham most recent run; effective 3m2f, acts on decent ground; consistent, strong stayer may find this on the sharp side. Again made the frame at 33-1 in the Cheltenham Festival hunter chase; each-way contender. |
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11th (2) (28/1 +44%)A Moments Madness |
28/1(+44%) | (2) A Moments Madness 28/1, Went clear, kicked on too soon 10l third in a hunter chase at Carlisle most recent run; effective 2m2f-2m4f, acts on soft, good; capable of better for new yard if ridden slightly more conservatively. His comeback third at Carlisle can be upgraded; could go well at sizeable odds. |
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12th (11) (17/2 +15%)Golden Son |
17/2(+15%) | (11) Golden Son 17/2, Rallied, ran to form on ground probably quicker than ideal when fourth beaten 14l in a hunter chase at Cheltenham latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts with cut; inconsistent but unexposed in hunter chases, could be useful recruit and a big player if ground not too quick. 14l fourth at Cheltenham last month; work to do but the drop back in trip may help. |
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13th (16) (18/1 -13%)Joker De Mai |
18/1(-13%) | (16) Joker De Mai 18/1, Ran to form 9 1/2l third in a handicap chase at Warwick most recent run; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; back in form but plenty more needed to figure at this level. Caught the eye two starts ago but he needs to step up on this season's handicap form. |
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14th (23) (125/1 -89%)Whats The Solution |
125/1(-89%) | (23) Whats The Solution 125/1, Ran to form when second beaten 5l in the Open Point at Overton latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by sound surface; chase debut form franked, likely more to come but work to do to reverse form with fav. Ran okay last May in his sole hunter chase but looks up against it today. |
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15th (25) (125/1 +0%)Hollywood Harmon |
125/1(+0%) | (25) Hollywood Harmon 125/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of comfortably held in a hunter chase at Carlisle last time; in good form prior; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on good to soft and good; unexposed under rules, needs more in this class. Won maiden hunter chase at Cartmel last May but she would be a shock winner today. |
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16th (21) (16/1 +20%)Thunder Rock |
16/1(+20%) | (21) Thunder Rock 16/1, Did it easily, untested in match race when winning a hunter chase at Kempton by 8 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m1f on heavy and good; likes small fields and is useful in hunter chases. Very talented in his prime; easy hunter chase wins on last two starts; could be in the mix. |
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17th (1) (80/1 -60%)A Jet Of Our Own |
80/1(-60%) | (1) A Jet Of Our Own 80/1, Continued in poor form 23l third in a hunter chase at Leicester most recent run; effective 2m-2m5f; ran well at Aintree last year, poor this year and must bounce back. Hard to fancy on this year's form but ran well when fifth of 29 at 125-1 in this last term. |
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|PU| (8) (33/1 -50%)Famous Clermont |
33/1(-50%) | (8) Famous Clermont 33/1, Improved on recent form when winning the Conditions Point at Cothelstone by 8l last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; took this in 2023, retains ability and a winner when last seen under rules. Won this in 2023 but this 11yo probably isn't as good as he once was; others are preferred. |
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|PU| (7) (50/1 -79%)Fairly Famous |
50/1(-79%) | (7) Fairly Famous 50/1, Ran to best when winning the Open Point at High Easter by 12l last time; effective 3m, acts on soft, good; consistent in points and hunter chases, remain competitive. In good heart in points but last May's hunter chase form suggests he's up against it. |
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|PU| (15) (66/1 -65%)Java Point |
66/1(-65%) | (15) Java Point 66/1, Rallied, ran to form at favoured venue suited by drying ground when second beaten a head in a hunter chase at Newbury latest; effective 3m, needs a sound surface; consistent when getting ground, more to come in these races. 11yo who has been in good form since tackling hunter chases but needs a bigger run today. |
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|PU| (13) (100/1 +20%)Great Notions |
100/1(+20%) | (13) Great Notions 100/1, Returned to form, bled when second beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Sedgefield latest; effective 3m-3m1f, acts on soft, good; not one to rely on building on latest. Some good runs in defeat in handicaps since November but plenty to find today. |
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|PU| (4) (125/1 -56%)Densworth |
125/1(-56%) | (4) Densworth 125/1, Returned to form when second beaten 7l in a hunter chase at Leicester latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on decent ground; inconsistent, stamina to prove. The odd snippet of useful form in 2024 but down the pecking order on subsequent evidence. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Barton Snow and Its On The Line clash again after their epic encounter at the Cheltenham Festival where Joe O'Shea's charge came out on top, despite making a complete mess of the final fence. There has to be a slight concern whether the race has taken enough out of him and it may well be that the runner-up, who won this in 2024, is able to reverse the form. That said, the pair come up against a fresh rival in the shape of UNEXPECTED PARTY, who seems to have had this as a long-term aim since being switched to the hunter chase sphere. He has been a comfortable winner at Taunton and Haydock and the strong-travelling grey should be ideally suited to the demands of these fences. Others to consider include Golden Son, who is likely to benefit from dropping back in trip after finishing fourth at Cheltenham, Lets Go Champ and Java Point.

The very lightly raced A MOMENTS MADNESS could prove well suited to today's assignment. He earns the vote ahead of Lets Go Champ.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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) (13/8 +19%)Brighterdaysahead |
13/8(+19%) | (6) Brighterdaysahead 13/8, Winner of four G1s including this in 2024; bit free in front when second beaten 6 1/2l in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; got first run on The New Lion that day; effective 2m, acts on any but suited by cut; top class at best, not always the most reliable. Very smart mare; easy winner at this meeting in 2024; has leading claims at the weights. |
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2nd (5) (9/4 -20%)The New Lion |
9/4(-20%) | (5) The New Lion 9/4, Winner of two G1s; 7l third in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run where lacked speed of principals and conceded first run; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft, good to soft; top prospect, G1 class, may ideally want bit further than 2m, Aintree Hurdle could suit ideally. Ran well in the Champion Hurdle; leading novice at about 2m4f last term; commands respect. |
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3rd (1) (12/1 -33%)Alexei |
12/1(-33%) | (1) Alexei 12/1, When fourth beaten 9 1/2l in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on soft and good to firm; highly progressive but probably vulnerable for the win at the top level. Good strike-rate; ran well in the Champion Hurdle and remains a progressive sort. |
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4th (7) (11/1 +21%)Golden Ace |
11/1(+21%) | (7) Golden Ace 11/1, Winner of two G1s; ran to form, likely as good as she is beaten 10l in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham last time; took that contest last year; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; fortunate dual G1 winner but usually runs her race; unlikely to be reversing form with re-opposing rivals over this longer trip. Registered her Grade 1 wins in fortuitous fashion and is going to need further luck. |
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5th (4) (18/1 -29%)Potters Charm |
18/1(-29%) | (4) Potters Charm 18/1, Ran to form outclassing rivals when winning National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fontwell by 2l last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; in form, looks to have reached level over hurdles, could do well at G2/3 level but bit below top class. Record of 7-11 over hurdles; 1-1 at Aintree (Gr 1 novice) and he's the freshest contender. |
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6th (2) (4/1 +11%)El Fabiolo |
4/1(+11%) | (2) El Fabiolo 4/1, Winner of four G1s; outclassed rivals when winning the QuinnBet Hurdle at Leopardstown by 21l last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground but acts on soft; top class at best, jumping an issue over fences, may do better in spring and unexposed over hurdles, player. Latest win took hurdles record to 4-7; the best horse in this if viewed on peak chase form. |
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Just half a length separated BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD and The New Lion when they chased home Lossiemouth in the Champion Hurdle and Gordon Elliott's mare is expected to confirm her superiority. There has been a suspicion that she has never been at her best at Cheltenham, but there was no disgrace in her effort last month and the seven-year-old boasts a much stronger level of form. Alexei was running really well until making a bad mistake at the last when fourth in the Champion and he will be a live threat if his stamina holds out, while Potters Charm arrives here following a brace of victories at Windsor and Fontwell.

In an interesting rematch, BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD is narrowly taken to confirm Champion Hurdle placings with The New Lion.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (14/1 -87%)Ryan's Rocket |
14/1(-87%) | (9) Ryan's Rocket 14/1, Keen and jumped poorly, didn't stay comfortably held in a handicap chase at Kempton last time; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; novice chase form working out well and drop back in trip a big plus, can go well. Firmly in the picture on his November win but his jumping might be put under pressure here. |
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2nd (8) (11/2 +31%)Highlands Legacy |
11/2(+31%) | (8) Highlands Legacy 11/2, Travelled, improved benefitting from good pace landing a Handicap Chase by a head off a 6lb lower mark at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on heavy, good; form franked, consistent over fences and hurdles. Enjoying a progressive first campaign over fences; every chance he'll continue to improve. |
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3rd (7) (11/4 +8%)Sans Bruit |
11/4(+8%) | (7) Sans Bruit 11/4, Won this in 2024 and 2025; continued in moderate form when fourth beaten 10l in a handicap chase at Windsor latest; off a short-break; effective 2m on good, bold jumper; likely has spring targets again and back below last winning mark, very interesting with easy lead possible. Has won last two runnings of this race; did it comfortably last year when just 3lb lower. |
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4th (6) (18/1 -64%)Jasko Des Dames |
18/1(-64%) | (6) Jasko Des Dames 18/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; comfortably held in Grand Annual Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last time; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; should come on for latest run. Led jumping 2 out in the Grand Annual (when 5th); this less demanding track could be ideal. |
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5th (11) (14/1 +30%)Wonleg |
14/1(+30%) | (11) Wonleg 14/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; 4 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Leopardstown most recent run; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts with soft and good; inconsistent, could come on for latest. Unexposed 6yo who represents a top Irish trainer and may yet have more to offer. |
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6th (15) (16/1 -33%)Palamon |
16/1(-33%) | (15) Palamon 16/1, Returned to form back on quicker ground landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Bangor-on-Dee last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m7f on soft and good; may have more to offer this yard and remains well treated on Irish form. Well backed when returning to form with ready win at Bangor; not ruled out off 9lb higher. |
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7th (10) (40/1 -122%)Petit Tonnerre |
40/1(-122%) | (10) Petit Tonnerre 40/1, Outpaced, beaten early, unsuited by soft ground comfortably held in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time; effective 2m on decent ground; Punchestown Listed winner last year, likely has spring targets and could bounce back. Tailed off on his last three starts but not discounted in view of last May's Irish win. |
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8th (4) (25/1 +11%)Boothill |
25/1(+11%) | (4) Boothill 25/1, Well beaten in Grand Annual Challenge Cup at Cheltenham latest; cheekpieces first time; suited by 2m, acts on soft and good, probably not heavy; has had jumping issues, may need to come down a few more lbs and not quite the force of old. 8th in the Grand Annual and 4lb lower today, but this 11yo needs to find something extra. |
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9th (12) (66/1 -200%)Grain D'oudairies |
66/1(-200%) | (12) Grain D'oudairies 66/1, Didn't find much having briefly threatened when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; effective 2m, just about gets sharp 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft, good; in career best form this term, handicapper may have caught up. 10yo who has enjoyed a progressive season but this may prove too competitive. |
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10th (13) (15/2 +46%)Javert Allen |
15/2(+46%) | (13) Javert Allen 15/2, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Kempton last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; generally consistent, mark probably about right. Below par last time but in good form otherwise this season and could make a bold bid. |
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11th (14) (50/1 -79%)Dr T J Eckleburg |
50/1(-79%) | (14) Dr T J Eckleburg 50/1, Too much to do, unsuited by way race developed when 15l third in a handicap chase at Chepstow most recent run; suited by 2m with cut; handicapper is relenting and hinted at better last time but needs pace collapse. 10lb lower than when fifth in this last year but others arrive with more pressing claims. |
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12th (2) (50/1 -52%)Hercule Du Seuil |
50/1(-52%) | (2) Hercule Du Seuil 50/1, Comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time where unsuited by tactics and never asked a question; enjoys making it; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by sound surface; mark looks fair for new yard based on Irish Grade 2/3 form, can do better when back front running. Ex-Willie Mullins; won Grade 3 chase last May but hard to fancy on more recent evidence. |
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13th (3) (28/1 -75%)Brookie |
28/1(-75%) | (3) Brookie 28/1, Outpaced, outclassed, needed run when well beaten in Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; consistent until latest, could be well treated back in a handicap judged on Grade 1 novice C&D form. Hard to say what sort of form he's in but this C&D brought out very best in him last April. |
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14th (1) (8/1 -45%)Inthepocket |
8/1(-45%) | (1) Inthepocket 8/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; fell in Grand Annual Challenge Cup at Cheltenham latest when booked for about sixth; effective 2m; Grade 1 winner over hurdles, useful chaser but has had issues, finishing efforts a concern. Made headway in the Grand Annual prior to falling two out; his finest hour came here. |
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|PU| (5) (10/3 +63%)Stencil |
10/3(+63%) | (5) Stencil 10/3, Down the field in Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) at Cheltenham most recent where poorly placed in race dominated from front after series of errors; usually held up; effective 2m, acts with cut; can do better in handicaps once jumping has improved. 5yo who ran better than the bare facts at Cheltenham; interesting now back down in trip. |
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Having won this contest for the last two years, SANS BRUIT merits the utmost respect. The eight-year-old is 3lb higher than those two victories this time around, but he is 6lb below his last winning mark and it would be no surprise to see him make it a hat-trick. Jasko Des Dames was fifth in the Grand Annual last month and this speed test is likely to play to his strengths. Brookie was second in a Grade 1 at this meeting 12 months ago and should not be underestimated back in handicap company, while Inthepocket and Highlands Legacy are others to consider.

Having been a convincing winner of the last two editions of this race, SANS BRUIT (nap) can complete a notable hat-trick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 (10) (11/2 0%)Nan's Choice |
11/2(0%) | (10) Nan's Choice 11/2, Improved for debut experience when winning a Mares bumper at Gowran Park by 5l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on heavy; further improvement likely for new top stable. Sold for £115,000 since winning by 5l at Gowran Park; has joined Dan Skelton; interesting. |
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2nd (8) (7/1 +36%)Lennon Grove |
7/1(+36%) | (8) Lennon Grove 7/1, Ran to form 9l third in Listed Mares' NH Flat Race at Sandown most recent run; effective 2m, acts on yielding and good; progressing for top yard but work to do with re-opposing rival. Ran well in the Sandown race won by Ti'mamzel; this Irish mare has progressive RPRs. |
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3rd (5) (9/1 +50%)Fairy Park |
9/1(+50%) | (5) Fairy Park 9/1, Very promising debut splitting pair of previous winners when second beaten 5l in a Mares bumper at Newbury latest; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; debut form strong, point win franked, should be winning a bumper soon and a threat up in class. Irish point winner; fared best of the rest behind unbeaten Princess Day at Newbury. |
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4th (4) (28/1 -211%)Emerald Quest |
28/1(-211%) | (4) Emerald Quest 28/1, Travelled, improved for debut experience in first time tongue tie when winning a maiden bumper at Huntingdon by 15l last time; off a short-break; effective at 2m on soft, good; form of win had knocks but likely more to come. Had some luck at Huntingdon but breezed clear in the manner of a potentially useful mare. |
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5th (18) (50/1 -79%)It Would Be You |
50/1(-79%) | (18) It Would Be You 50/1, Very promising debut defeating more experienced rivals 3l winner in a Mares bumper at Catterick on debut; effective 2m, acts on good; likely more to come and has an interesting jockey booking. Well on top at Catterick and looks an interesting prospect for Jennie Candlish. |
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6th (14) (25/1 -79%)Seven Stars |
25/1(-79%) | (14) Seven Stars 25/1, Improved on second start after wind op when winning a maiden bumper at Hereford by 3l last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; form of debut run franked several times by winner, progressive, remain competitive up in class. Likely to build on her Hereford win; related to two mares who were placed in this race. |
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7th (6) (22/1 -22%)Kiltybo |
22/1(-22%) | (6) Kiltybo 22/1, Improved again under positive ride at stiffer track when winning a Mares bumper at Naas by 4l last time; effective at 2m with cut; progressing, remain competitive up in class. Has possibilities on the figures but another easy lead is not guaranteed. |
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8th (15) (11/2 +21%)Ti'mamzel |
11/2(+21%) | (15) Ti'mamzel 11/2, Went clear easily, improved to defy penalty when winning Listed Mares' NH Flat Race at Sandown by 6 1/2l last time; given fine ride that day; effective 2m, acts on soft; progressive, worth step up in class. Strong record features two Listed wins, latest in emphatic style at Sandown; major player. |
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9th (16) (20/1 -25%)Tiktok Casey |
20/1(-25%) | (16) Tiktok Casey 20/1, Improved from debut 2l third in Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) at Leopardstown most recent run; that form had knocks; off a short-break; effective at 2m on heavy; useful bumper performer holds a chance if handling the quicker ground. Rallied to win at Naas on rules debut and ran well in Grade 2 at Leopardstown. |
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10th (7) (40/1 -100%)Ladies Day |
40/1(-100%) | (7) Ladies Day 40/1, Bit free, ran to form proving ability on easier ground when second beaten 1 1/2l in Henrietta Knight Mares' Open NH Flat Race (Listed) at Huntingdon latest; effective 2m, suited by good, acts on soft; progressing, should be winning soon in this sphere but this looks too tough. Point bumper winner who has consistent rules form; second last time to Ti'mamzel. |
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11th (13) (2/1 +43%)Princess Day |
2/1(+43%) | (13) Princess Day 2/1, Improved for debut experience to defy penalty when winning a Mares bumper at Newbury by 5l last time; effective at 2m on good to soft; looks a good prospect, latest form strong and has a chance in this. Won well at Newbury last time; remains unbeaten and has plausible Graded aspirations. |
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12th (2) (11/1 -22%)Burds Of A Feather |
11/1(-22%) | (2) Burds Of A Feather 11/1, Went clear with ease, very promising debut landing gamble when winning a Mares bumper at Warwick by 19l last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; point winner will get further in time, more to come, worth step up in class. Fizzy sort but has potential; wasn't for catching at Warwick on rules debut. |
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13th (20) (150/1 -275%)Roxy Russet |
150/1(-275%) | (20) Roxy Russet 150/1, Ran to form when second beaten 3l in a maiden bumper at Hereford latest; seems effective at 2m on good to soft; maiden looks out of depth. Ran well behind Seven Stars last time but looks out of her depth at this level. |
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14th (17) (200/1 +0%)Billey Shiftit |
200/1(+0%) | (17) Billey Shiftit 200/1, Ran well to a point on debut well beaten in a Mares bumper at Wincanton only start; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; plenty more needed to figure. Brings the worst form having finished only sixth at Wincanton. |
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15th (12) (125/1 -89%)Peace Belle |
125/1(-89%) | (12) Peace Belle 125/1, Ran to form under penalty 9 1/4l third in an Amateurs' bumper at Newcastle most recent run; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; a step up in trip will bring more improvement in time, plenty to find up in class. Won at Hexham then not disgraced at Newcastle; this is much harder. |
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16th (3) (20/1 +20%)Divine Diva |
20/1(+20%) | (3) Divine Diva 20/1, Very promising debut in good race third beaten 5l in Mares' NH Flat Race (Listed) at Cheltenham debut; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on soft; should be winning soon but more needed up in class. Needs to show progress; Harry Skelton duly prefers new stablemate Nan's Choice. |
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17th (19) (33/1 -175%)Martini Majesty |
33/1(-175%) | (19) Martini Majesty 33/1, Very promising debut 2l winner in a Mares bumper at Ascot on debut; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; debut form had plenty of knocks, more needed to follow up. Ascot scorer who should progress and helps to give Alan King an interesting hand. |
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18th (11) (125/1 -150%)One Dimensional |
125/1(-150%) | (11) One Dimensional 125/1, Flattened out late, below form on quicker ground when fourth beaten 9l in a maiden bumper at Hereford latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; looks vulnerable up in class. Faces a stiff task and is crying out for jumps races over further. |
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19th (1) (66/1 -100%)Brave Lady |
66/1(-100%) | (1) Brave Lady 66/1, Bit too free on promising bumper debut third beaten 3 1/2l in a Mares bumper at Galway debut; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, acts on good; debut form franked at Listed level, should progress. Absent since showing promise with third of 15 at last year's Galway festival. |
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20th (9) (125/1 -150%)Midnight Musical |
125/1(-150%) | (9) Midnight Musical 125/1, No obvious excuse down the field in a Mares bumper at Fairyhouse most recent; cheekpieces first time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on good; debut form strong but must bounce back and looks vulnerable. Has gone the wrong way since finishing second at Galway; headgear is now applied. |
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PRINCESS DAY confirmed the promise that she displayed when making a winning debut under Rules by following up under a penalty at Newbury. The point-to-point winner looks to have a very bright future and Jeremy Scott's mare sets a decent standard. Martini Majesty also showed plenty of ability when beginning her career with an Ascot triumph and she should not be discounted, while Nan's Choice edges out Burds Of A Feather and Ti'mamzel to be best of the rest.

Ex-Irish NAN'S CHOICE looks particularly interesting on her debut for the Skelton team. Seven Stars is second choice.
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