There were 45 Races on Saturday 20th December 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 8 races at Thurles, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Newcastle, 9 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 % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (4/5 +12%)Firefox |
4/5(+12%) | (1) Firefox 4/5, Outclassed rivals down in grade and back from a break when winning the Kildress Plumbing Chase (Grade 2) at Down Royal by 4 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good to yielding; good chance in this. Comfortable winner on return; reliable and tactically versatile; seems sure to go well. |
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(3) (2/1 +11%)Iroko |
2/1(+11%) | (3) Iroko 2/1, Outpaced but ran to form over sharp enough trip, not knocked about back from break when second beaten 2 1/2l in a graduation chase at Haydock latest; effective 2m4f-4m2f, acts on Hy, GS; classy but still seeking first chase win and all roads lead to Aintree. Fourth in last year's Grand National; pleasing second on reappearance; good form chance. |
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(2) (10/3 +0%)James Du Berlais |
10/3(+0%) | (2) James Du Berlais 10/3, Like many was run off his feel when well beaten in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on S, G; disappointed in this race 12 months ago but could have a big say. Winner at Punchestown festival in April; stiff task last time; player if recapturing best. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

FIREFOX comfortably landed a Grade 2 over an extended 2m3f at Down Royal last month and is capable of handling a 7lb penalty incurred for that impressive seasonal debut. This slightly longer trip should be well within his range. James Du Berlais - a Grade 3 handicap winner on his penultimate start - was too keen when a well-held third in this last year but fared better than Iroko, who was hampered and fell at the first. Both are capable of better and can get competitive.

Preference for FIREFOX is marginal, but Gordon Elliott's reliable 7yo is tactically versatile and gets the vote ahead of Iroko.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (10/3 +17%)Fresh Kicks |
10/3(+17%) | (1) Fresh Kicks 10/3, Converted an easy opportunity when winning a maiden hurdle at Plumpton by 6l last time; effective at 2m4f/2m5f and acts on soft and good ground. More to come now handicapping up in trip. Easy winner of a 2m4f maiden last time; upped in trip with his pointing background. |
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(6) (7/2 +13%)Buzz Iceclear |
7/2(+13%) | (6) Buzz Iceclear 7/2, Improved again, won with loads in hand in landing a handicap by 3l off a 10lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on S and GS; progressive sort, respected up in grade. 2-2 in handicaps; 10lb higher here in a stronger race but looks set for a bold bid. |
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(2) (4/1 +38%)Mount Gay Run |
4/1(+38%) | (2) Mount Gay Run 4/1, Ran to form back hurdling when second beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Southwell latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S; massive rise in distance. Lightly raced 7yo and his debut for this yard in a maiden was highly encouraging. |
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(5) (13/2 -18%)Jakar Du Moulin |
13/2(-18%) | (5) Jakar Du Moulin 13/2, Travelled, tired late back from break after wind op wheen beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Exeter last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; unexposed at staying trips, mark reasonable, should come on for latest. Lightly raced; beaten 3.5l on handicap debut at Exeter (2m7f) after break and wind surgery. |
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(7) (13/2 -8%)Dixie Mafia |
13/2(-8%) | (7) Dixie Mafia 13/2, Travelled well and improved up in trip, pulling clear with a well-handicapped rival when beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Aintree last time; effective from 2m to 3m and acts on soft and good ground. More to come as a stayer. Second on handicap debut at Aintree, beating all bar a Skelton-trained favourite. |
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(9) (13/2 +7%)Doctor Midas |
13/2(+7%) | (9) Doctor Midas 13/2, Improved, appreciating step up in trip when beaten 2 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m6f-3m, acts on GS and G; can go well again. Second to a progressive one here last time; chance in receipt of weight off all his rivals. |
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(3) (15/2 +25%)Havefunontherun |
15/2(+25%) | (3) Havefunontherun 15/2, Ran to form on handicap debut when beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good to soft and good ground. Might improve stepped up in trip. Rallying second on handicap debut at Southwell and stepping up in distance here. |
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(4) (11/1 +8%)Duel Au Soleil |
11/1(+8%) | (4) Duel Au Soleil 11/1, Scored by 6 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Wetherby penultimate start; ran to form, albeit outlasted up in trip, when third last time; effective 2m2f-3m, acts on GS and G; others may stay better. Came up short at Southwell the last time and has another 1lb to contend with; vulnerable. |
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(8) (33/1 -18%)Gasmani |
33/1(-18%) | (8) Gasmani 33/1, Probably needed the race when 29l third in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good to soft and good ground. Needs to improve back in a handicap. Could be on a fair mark and he's bred to stay this far; remains unexposed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FRESH KICKS had wind surgery ahead of his reappearance second at Kempton and then made all for a first win over hurdles in a maiden at Plumpton. That was an impressive display from the Nicky Henderson-trained five-year-old, who could again be too hot to handle with another step forward over this longer distance. The hat-trick seeking Buzz Iceclear and the unexposed Havefunontherun are others on an upward trajectory, while Mount Gay Run should also be suited by stepping back up in trip.

An open race. MOUNT GAY RUN made a really nice debut for Dan Skelton and interest is heightened by this return to much further.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (10/3 +17%)Bad |
10/3(+17%) | (2) Bad 10/3, Scored by 3 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Kempton on his penultimate start but failed to get up the hill when fifth last time. Effective between 2m2f and 2m4f and suited by a sound surface, though rain would be a negative. Ran a good fifth at Cheltenham last time and he's a better horse going right-handed. |
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(9) (4/1 +11%)The Famous Five |
4/1(+11%) | (9) The Famous Five 4/1, Well backed, improved when beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Newbury last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and GS; capable of going well fresh. Ran well when last seen in February; every chance off this mark if his jumping holds up. |
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(4) (9/2 +10%)Issam |
9/2(+10%) | (4) Issam 9/2, Improved, good attitude when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S, G; can go well again. An improving chaser who was good value for narrow winning margin at Wetherby last month. |
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(5) (9/2 +36%)General Medrano |
9/2(+36%) | (5) General Medrano 9/2, Travelled well but flattened out and ran below form when comfortably held in a Newbury handicap chase last time. Trainer is in good form. Usually held up and best at around 2m on decent ground, though others may see this out better. Disappointing last run but his comeback effort here in November was encouraging. |
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(8) (6/1 +50%)Here Comes Georgie |
6/1(+50%) | (8) Here Comes Georgie 6/1, Too keen up in trip, outstayed late having looked winner when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by GS and G; bit to find. Early days with this yard and narrowly failed to defy a hefty weight at Doncaster. |
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(6) (15/2 +25%)Scarface |
15/2(+25%) | (6) Scarface 15/2, Race may have come too soon when pulled up in a handicap chase at Newbury last time. Effective between 2m4f and 3m1f and handles any ground. Could bounce back now tried in blinkers. Better than he showed last time but even if the blinkers work he looks high in the weights. |
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(7) (9/1 +0%)Rare Edition |
9/1(+0%) | (7) Rare Edition 9/1, No obvious excuse when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Newbury latest; effective at 2m-2m2f on decent ground; inconsistent. Below best latest but still early days as a chaser and won off 4lb higher over hurdles. |
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(1) (14/1 -17%)Matterhorn |
14/1(-17%) | (1) Matterhorn 14/1, Jumped well and travelled strongly to win cosily by 5l off a 4lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time. Enjoys racing prominently and is effective from 2m to 2m4f, though needs a sound surface and ground conditions are a major concern. On a career-high mark, lacks a recent run and ideally wants good ground. |
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(3) (18/1 -29%)Etalon |
18/1(-29%) | (3) Etalon 18/1, Made mistakes and found little when finishing down the field in a Newbury handicap chase last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on heavy and good to soft ground but remains inconsistent. He's a capable chaser when on song but can be inconsistent, as he showed last time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BAD has shown a liking for this venue in the past and following a respectable fifth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham, the six-year-old has a good chance of making the most of a drop in class back here. The returning Matterhorn should be capable making an impact off just 4lb higher than for his Uttoxeter success when last seen. Rare Edition and The Famous Five are interesting alternatives to consider.

He ran well on his last visit here and GENERAL MEDRANO might be the answer if back on song. Bad is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(7) (11/4 +0%)Honesty Policy |
11/4(+0%) | (7) Honesty Policy 11/4, Ran to form up in trip when second beaten 1/2l in Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-3m, acts on Hy and G; more to come in second season over hurdles. Lightly raced and progressive; winner and runner-up in Grade 1 novices; high on the list. |
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(8) (3/1 +10%)Impose Toi |
3/1(+10%) | (8) Impose Toi 3/1, Travelled, ran to form, did well to get up having conceded first run when winning Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) at Newbury by 1/2l last time; effective 2m4f-3m; progressive although worse off at weights with Strong Leader. Improving 7yo; beat Strong Leader in Grade 2 and may not have reached his limit just yet. |
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(11) (9/2 -13%)Strong Leader |
9/2(-13%) | (11) Strong Leader 9/2, Travelled, worn down late under a penalty when second beaten 1/2l in Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) at Newbury latest; suited by 3m on G, acts on S; generally consistent but bombed out in this race last year. Close second to Impose Toi last month and now better off at the weights; solid contender. |
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(10) (7/1 +22%)Potters Charm |
7/1(+22%) | (10) Potters Charm 7/1, Ran to form and may have just needed the run when third, beaten 8l in the Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on soft and good; may have more to come as a stayer. Third in 2m3f Grade 2 on this course last time; unexposed over 3m+; might be the answer. |
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(9) (8/1 +43%)Jet Blue |
8/1(+43%) | (9) Jet Blue 8/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 6l in a Grade 1 hurdle at Auteuil last time; effective from 2m2f to 3m, acts on heavy and good to soft; needs improvement but capable of a good run. Good second in Grade 1 event at Auteuil but that still leaves him with an uphill task. |
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(4) (9/1 +0%)Crambo |
9/1(+0%) | (4) Crambo 9/1, Winner of this race in 2023 and 2024; needed the run when well beaten in the Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time; suited by 3m and probably best on decent ground; should come on for the latest run though this is stronger than previous renewals. Won this race in 2023 and 2024 but has become inconsistent and others look much safer. |
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(3) (14/1 +13%)Colonel Mustard |
14/1(+13%) | (3) Colonel Mustard 14/1, Idled but ran to his best when back up in trip to win the Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2) at Navan by 3l last time; effective from 2m to 2m5f, acts on heavy and good; likeable sort but stamina remains to be proven. Veteran; better than ever with two recent wins but this is tougher and he's unproven at 3m. |
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(2) (16/1 +27%)Beauport |
16/1(+27%) | (2) Beauport 16/1, Travelled well but made his move too soon off a strong pace when fourth, beaten 5 1/4l in a Cheltenham handicap chase last time; effective from 3m to 3m5f, acts on heavy and good; fine third in this race last year. Better known as a chaser; third 12 months ago but this race is stronger. |
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(5) (20/1 -25%)Doddiethegreat |
20/1(-25%) | (5) Doddiethegreat 20/1, Travelled strongly and ran to his best when fourth, beaten 6l in the Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) at Newbury last time, outstayed late after getting racing early; suited by 3m on decent ground but acts on any; capable of a good run. Good efforts in Grade 2 events this autumn; likely to give running again but needs more. |
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(1) (22/1 -10%)Altobelli |
22/1(-10%) | (1) Altobelli 22/1, Made mistakes but still ran to form when beaten 10l in the Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on soft and good; stamina and class to prove. Bit to find on the figures and folded tamely on his only previous attempt at 3m. |
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(6) (40/1 +0%)Gwennie May Boy |
40/1(+0%) | (6) Gwennie May Boy 40/1, Travelled but found little and needed the run when well beaten in the Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time; best at 3m and ideally wants some give; faces a stiff task at this level. Showed little at 80-1 on reappearance/stable debut and has plenty to prove. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Crambo bids to win this for the third time in succession having had Beauport back in third last year. Well beaten in last season's renewal, Strong Leader finished a close second to IMPOSE TOI in the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month. The latter will need to improve further to confirm superiority on less favourable terms, but that is a distinct possibility and Nicky Henderson's charge looks worth sticking with. A high-class novice hurdler last term, Honesty Policy faces a tough test on his reappearance, although he's still preferred to Potters Charm and Jet Blue.

Honesty Policy is feared but a chance is taken with POTTERS CHARM who promises to be suited by today's step up in distance.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(11) (10/3 +33%)Pic Roc |
10/3(+33%) | (11) Pic Roc 10/3, Had too much to do in a race dominated from the front, having missed the break and jumped poorly when comfortably held in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m2f and acts on soft and good ground; capable of better. Backed for the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury but lost his chance at the start. |
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(9) (5/1 -11%)Blow Your Wad |
5/1(-11%) | (9) Blow Your Wad 5/1, Returned to form back from a break after a wind operation, up in trip and in a first-time visor, when beaten 3l off this mark here last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good ground; can build on that run. Excellent third over C&D last month but hasn't always followed one good run with another. |
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(7) (11/2 +0%)Johnnywho |
11/2(+0%) | (7) Johnnywho 11/2, Outpaced, unsuited by a drop in trip and needed the run when beaten 8l in a handicap chase at Aintree last time; best around 3m and acts on heavy and good ground; still has more to give. Remains a chaser of interest and entitled to step up on his good return at Aintree.. |
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(4) (11/2 -10%)Victtorino |
11/2(-10%) | (4) Victtorino 11/2, Won this race in 2023 and 2024; needed the run when down the field in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time; effective at 3m and best on a sound surface; could be involved again. Four wins from five visits to Ascot include the last two editions of this race. |
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(10) (13/2 +28%)Deep Cave |
13/2(+28%) | (10) Deep Cave 13/2, Needed every yard and improved on his first chase run for this yard when landing a handicap chase by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Bangor-on-Dee last time; stays 3m1f well and acts on soft and good ground; still unexposed over fences. Did it nicely back over fences at Bangor and still well treated off 4lb higher. |
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(8) (8/1 +27%)Hyland |
8/1(+27%) | (8) Hyland 8/1, Yard has won two of the last nine renewals; hampered mid-race and flattened out when well beaten in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time; best at 3m on a sound surface, though rain would be a worry. Last season was positive and ran well for a long way in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. |
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(12) (8/1 +43%)Transmission |
8/1(+43%) | (12) Transmission 8/1, Never jumped or travelled and was unsuited by the ground when well beaten in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time; effective from 3m to 3m6f and suited by good ground; conditions may again be against him. Nowhere near his best this season but he'll probably turn a corner at some point. |
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(3) (12/1 -20%)Henry's Friend |
12/1(-20%) | (3) Henry's Friend 12/1, Scored by 2l off a 3lb lower mark here on his penultimate start but never travelled last time; effective from 3m to 3m2f and handles soft and good ground; the handicapper may now have him. 2-2 here and has never shone at Cheltenham, so can be forgiven last week's run there. |
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(2) (12/1 +25%)Threeunderthrufive |
12/1(+25%) | (2) Threeunderthrufive 12/1, Needed the run when fourth, beaten 26l, in the Badger Beers Handicap Chase at Wincanton last time; effective at 3m and suited by a sound surface; form had dipped but now back below his last winning mark. Now has a bit to prove, for all that returning here has to rate a positive. |
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(5) (16/1 +11%)Leave Of Absence |
16/1(+11%) | (5) Leave Of Absence 16/1, Yard has won two of the last nine runnings of this race; landed a handicap by 2 1/2l off an 18lb lower mark at Newbury three starts back; ground was too soft last time; enjoys making the running and effective at 3m on a sound surface; needs to bounce back. Prominent racer who usually jumps well; reportedly unsuited by soft ground last time. |
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(1) (33/1 -32%)Ga Law |
33/1(-32%) | (1) Ga Law 33/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced when 22l third in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2) at Wetherby last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and prefers a sound surface, though rain would be a concern. Approaching two years since his last win but he's classy on his day and they claim 7lb. |
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(6) (40/1 +20%)Two For Gold |
40/1(+20%) | (6) Two For Gold 40/1, Outpaced and needed the run when comfortably held in the Sodexo Live! Gold Cup here last time; trainer in form; effective at 3m, handles any ground, and goes well at Ascot; veteran not quite at his best but still capable. Well held behind Henry's Friend here last month and he turns 13 very soon. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Victtorino has won the last two renewals and cannot be ruled out off his current mark. Blow Your Wad will be sharper for last month's third in a competitive handicap here behind Henry's Friend and may well turn the tables, but it's the latter's stablemate PIC ROC who makes most appeal. Left at the start in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, Ben Pauling's charge found plenty in the closing stages to finish fifth and is worthy of another chance. Deep Cave remains unexposed over fences and is one more to consider.

This is his tenth race over fences but there's a strong suspicion that PIC ROC (nap) still has better days ahead of him.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(12) (5/2 +0%)Mondo Man |
5/2(+0%) | (12) Mondo Man 5/2, Again below best when second beaten 3/4l in a novice hurdle at Lingfield latest; effective at 2m, acts on GS and G; could go well on handicap debut. Useful Flat racer; 0-4 over hurdles but looks well treated for handicap debut; big player. |
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(1) (3/1 +33%)Alexei |
3/1(+33%) | (1) Alexei 3/1, Travelled and went clear with ease when landing the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle by 6l off a 13lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f, acts on soft and good to firm. Highly progressive but now 13lb higher. Improving quickly, winning here and at Cheltenham last two starts; high on the list. |
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(5) (10/3 +39%)Wilful |
10/3(+39%) | (5) Wilful 10/3, Ran to form back from a break when beaten 4l off a 1lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Likes to make the running. Returns after a short break; effective at 2m and acts on any ground. In form. Pleasing return from break when third at Chepstow; should be in the thick of things again. |
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(6) (8/1 +0%)Fiercely Proud |
8/1(+0%) | (6) Fiercely Proud 8/1, Won this last year; outpaced, returned to form back from break albeit comfortably held in Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last time; effective 2m, acts on S, GS; 14lb better off Alexei and can go well. Won this 12 months ago and shaped nicely on reappearance; interesting contender. |
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(10) (10/1 +50%)Wreckless Eric |
10/1(+50%) | (10) Wreckless Eric 10/1, May not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time, having been in good form prior. Returning from a long layoff. Effective around 2m and acts on soft and good ground, but faces a tough task. Unlucky second in the Imperial Cup and had an excuse next time; well worth considering. |
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(8) (12/1 -20%)Helnwein |
12/1(-20%) | (8) Helnwein 12/1, Travelled well and ran to form when second, beaten 6l, in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2m and suited by decent ground. Consistent performer, though rain would be a concern. Chased home clearcut winner Alexei in the Greatwood; obvious each-way claims again. |
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(2) (16/1 -14%)Live Conti |
16/1(-14%) | (2) Live Conti 16/1, Keen and improved when second, beaten 6l, in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) at Aintree last time. Effective at 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft. Expected to improve now handicapping but lacks a recent run. Lightly raced 4yo; runner-up in Aintree Grade 1 novice; reappears with stacks of potential. |
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(3) (16/1 +0%)Sticktotheplan |
16/1(+0%) | (3) Sticktotheplan 16/1, Outpaced and below form when unsuited by the drop in trip, finishing 5 1/2l third in the Newton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock last time. Effective up to 2m4f and acts on good ground, though rain would be a negative. Grade 2 novice winner and better than result suggests last time; not dismissed lightly. |
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(7) (18/1 -29%)Faivoir |
18/1(-29%) | (7) Faivoir 18/1, Travelled well and tired up the hill but returned to form when 13l third in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective around 2m and acts on heavy and good ground. Capable off this mark. Veteran; third to Alexei in the Greatwood at Cheltenham; others appeal more for the win. |
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(4) (22/1 -38%)Joyeuse |
22/1(-38%) | (4) Joyeuse 22/1, The yard has won two of the last nine runnings. Again below best when second, beaten 2 1/4l, in a beginners' chase at Exeter last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. Reverts to hurdles after chasing was shelved. Beaten favourite in two chases this season; will need career best back over hurdles. |
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(9) (22/1 +33%)Welsh Charger |
22/1(+33%) | (9) Welsh Charger 22/1, Rallied gamely and returned to form when fourth, beaten 13l, in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. Remains on a competitive mark. Fourth to Alexei in the Greatwood was a respectable effort but others have more potential. |
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(13) (22/1 +33%)Hot Fuss |
22/1(+33%) | (13) Hot Fuss 22/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in the Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (Gerry Feilden) at Newbury last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good to soft. Mark looks about right. Fourth at Cheltenham Festival but not at best in three runs since; enough to prove. |
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(11) (33/1 -32%)Hardy Du Seuil |
33/1(-32%) | (11) Hardy Du Seuil 33/1, Ran to form in reapplied cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Windsor last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. Needs more up in grade off a higher mark. Ended losing run at Windsor last month; back up 5lb and faces much stronger opposition. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The highly progressive ALEXEI bids to defy a 13lb hike. A C&D winner before landing the Greatwood at Cheltenham in fine style, another bold bid is anticipated from Joe Tizzard's five-year-old. At the other end of the weights, Mondo Man could prove better than his opening mark with last month's comeback run at Lingfield under his belt, while Live Conti is another making his handicap debut having finished second in the Grade 1 Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree in April. Wilful is preferred to last year's winner Fiercely Proud of the rest.

Wreckless Eric still has potential but the verdict goes to MONDO MAN who may well have been let in lightly for his handicap debut.
Ths is the racecard key.
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