There were 36 Races on Friday 23rd February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Dundalk, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Sedgefield, 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 | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (7/2 -20%)Pimlico Point |
7/2(-20%)  |
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pimlico Point 7/2, Low-mileage 7-y-o who ran to a fairly useful level on return/following wind op when staying on for second in a C&D handicap in November. Couldn't build on that when fourth at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) at the start of the month but it remains early days at least. Only fourth at Ffos Las most recently but lost a shoe and he's not discounted today. |
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2nd (4)  (5/1 -43%)Sporting Ace |
5/1(-43%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sporting Ace 5/1, Scored at Chepstow in December and finished second of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, heavy, 85/40) 27 days ago, that despite making hard work of things. Not out of things with cheekpieces again enlisted. Won at Chepstow in December and fair second at Uttoxeter latest; might not be far away. |
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3rd (1)  (9/4 -50%)Top Of The Bill |
9/4(-50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Top Of The Bill 9/4, Fairly useful over hurdles but already better over fences, improving again to double his tally over C&D 23 days ago, by 7½ lengths from Hurricane Highway. 8 lb higher mark won't prevent another bold bid on that evidence. Has had plenty in hand over C&D the last twice and this front-runner holds strong claims. |
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|PU| (2)  (6/4 +50%)Hurricane Highway |
6/4(+50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hurricane Highway 6/4, Point winner/hurdles winner who looked unlucky not to win on second chase start at Chepstow (23.6f) in December (all but came down 4 out) and ran creditably when chasing home Top of The Bill back here 23 days ago, caught a little flat-footed. 8 lb better off with that rival now. No match for easy winner Top Of The Bill over C&D latest but the testing ground could help. |
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TOP OF THE BILL continues to go from strength to strength and he should be able to uphold form with Hurricane Highway (second) from his most recent success over C&D, despite a 7lb rise for that facile victory. Conditions look to be in his favour once more and it may be that the capable Sporting Ace gives him the most to think about, following a solid runner-up effort at Uttoxeter last month.
TOP OF THE BILL has improved switched to positive tactics over fences, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps with plenty to spare in recent months. He could yet have more to offer and can complete the hat-trick. Hurricane Highway appeals as having a bigger effort in his locker and heads up the dangers.
Topweight TOP OF THE BILL is taken to land a C&D hat-trick, although Hurricane Highway could be a bigger threat this time.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3)  (15/2 -15%)There's Claude |
15/2(-15%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) There's Claude 15/2, Placed all 3 starts in points but well held in 3 runs over hurdles. Work to do here and looks one for handicaps. Others appear to have greater potential but he's shown some ability and is not ruled out. |
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1st (1)  (4/7 -14%)Mad Mike |
4/7(-14%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mad Mike 4/7, 100/1, much improved when first past post in 8-runner 19.4f maiden hurdle at Chepstow 4 weeks ago, ridden positively and finishing a nose ahead of House of Stories but subsequently demoted having caused interference. Third was successful on Tuesday and this looks his for the taking. First past post at Chepstow last month and leading claims if confirming that promise. |
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2nd (2)  (11/8 +50%)Milan Ac |
11/8(+50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Milan Ac 11/8, £60,000 purchase, runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Jan 2023). Not over-faced for his debut and worth a look. Point runner-up; makes rules debut after absence but brings potential. |
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It is difficult to look past MAD MIKE, who can gain compensation for being demoted to second after passing the post in front at Chepstow on his latest start. The six-year-old should be well suited by going back up in trip and he is preferred to well-bred NH newcomer Milan Ac, who has the services of Harry Cobden to call upon. Another to consider is There's Claude, who wasn't disgraced when fourth at Kempton earlier in the month.
MAD MIKE was much-improved ridden more positively when first past the post (subsequently demoted) at Chepstow 4 weeks ago and he can gain compensation here if in the same sort of form. £60,000-purchase Milan Ac might be the danger.
Having been a totally different proposition when first past the post at Chepstow last month, MAD MIKE is taken to come out on top.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (20/1 -82%)Tilly Toughnut |
20/1(-82%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tilly Toughnut 20/1, Won a point bumper in November 2021 and hinted at promise in a couple of Uttoxeter novice hurdles before Christmas. Well-beaten on qualifying run at Warwick 32 days ago but the assessor has taken no chances with her opening mark. Has to raise her game on handicap debut, but lightly raced and stable among the winners. |
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2nd (1)  (15/8 +62%)Endless Escape |
15/8(+62%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Endless Escape 15/8, Ex-pointer who enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last season, winning 4 times prior to a respectable seventh at Cheltenham on final outing. Displayed promise without scaling same heights over fences this winter but player returned to timber. Hasn't really shone over fences this term but may be suited by the return to hurdling. |
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3rd (2)  (11/2 +31%)Heure De Gloire |
11/2(+31%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Heure De Gloire 11/2, Gradually worked her way back to form this season and, well backed, produced a dominant front-running display when taking 6-runner Ffos Las handicap (15.8f) 2 weeks ago. Subsequent Fontwell run 9 days ago was underwhelming, however. Easily made all at Ffos Las on February 1; tailed off at Fontwell since but not ruled out. |
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4th (6)  (9/4 +44%)Asian Spice |
9/4(+44%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Asian Spice 9/4, All the better for return when off the mark in a C&D handicap in November and improved further to follow up back here later that month. Set a stiff task in novice company at Wincanton 22 days ago but has a more suitable assignment now. Respected. 2-2 in handicaps, both over C&D in November, and she has to be of interest. |
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|F| (3)  (11/2 -214%)Dolly Delightful |
11/2(-214%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dolly Delightful 11/2, Low-mileage mare who has run to a fair level in hitting the frame in trio of mares' maiden/novice events at around 2m, latest when runner-up in steadily-run C&D event 23 days ago. Promises to do better again now handicapping. Placed on all three hurdle starts; unexposed and open to improvement on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (4)  (8/1 -140%)Chosen Hero |
8/1(-140%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Chosen Hero 8/1, Fair bumper winner who arrives having made it fourth time lucky over hurdles in mares' novice company at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 24 days ago, holding off the late rally of her main market rival. Cheekpieces worn then retained for handicap debut and she's no forlorn hope. Won Chepstow novice last month in first-time cheekpieces; could play another leading role. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Runner-up to the same rival the last twice, including over C&D last time, DOLLY DELIGHTFUL remains a lightly-raced mare who is open to plenty of improvement. The six-year-old can get off the mark at the main expense of Chepstow winner Chosen Hero, while Endless Escape is the top-rated of these and warrants respect returning to this sphere after a stint over fences.
DOLLY DELIGHTFUL's future may well lie over further but there's been enough to date to think a race of this nature is within her grasp and in the hope they go a stronger gallop than was the case on her latest outing, she could be the answer on handicap bow. Asian Spice and Endless Escape, back over the smaller obstacles, are others to consider.
Chosen Hero is respected but preference is for ASIAN SPICE, who is 2-2 in handicaps with both of those wins coming over C&D.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (4/6 -86%)Spirits Bay |
4/6(-86%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Spirits Bay 4/6, A useful bumper winner who has made a promising start over hurdles, runner-up at Sandown then set for third when falling last in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Stands out on form. Dual bumper winner; has made promising start to hurdling career and looks the one to beat. |
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2nd (1)  (5/4 +29%)Ten Lengths Tom |
5/4(+29%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ten Lengths Tom 5/4, Promising individual who bagged 6-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 89 days ago. Should improve again but has more to do under a 7 lb penalty. Battled on well to win 2m4f Uttoxeter maiden in November; likely contender here. |
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3rd (7)  (11/1 +31%)Elusiveness |
11/1(+31%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Elusiveness 11/1, Has hinted at promise both runs over hurdles, patiently-ridden fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Can do better in due course. Made some late headway on hurdling debut but was never really involved on latest outing. |
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4th (3)  (100/1 -52%)Bredon Hill Dart |
100/1(-52%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bredon Hill Dart 100/1, 100/1, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle here (18.5f, heavy) on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. In rear throughout when 100-1 for recent hurdling debut here (2m2f). |
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5th (4)  (100/1 +20%)Royal Juniper |
100/1(+20%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Royal Juniper 100/1, Off the mark in a Wexford handicap chase (2m, heavy) for previous connections in August. However, well held on yard/hurdles bow over C&D in November. Others appeal more. Struggled in low-grade C&D handicap on stable debut in November. |
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6th (6)  (100/1 +0%)Confused Again |
100/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Confused Again 100/1, 125/1, sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 23 days ago. Much more required. Struggled over C&D when a big-priced outsider for last month's belated debut. |
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7th (2)  (150/1 -50%)Benville Bridge |
150/1(-50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Benville Bridge 150/1, 200/1, eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 42 days ago, needing stiffer test. Lots more is required. Well beaten at triple-digit odds on first two hurdling starts. |
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|PU| (8)  (22/1 -10%)Spice Heaven |
22/1(-10%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Spice Heaven 22/1, No show in pair of bumpers for Jamie Snowden but showed fair form when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 23 days ago. Shortlisted. Fairly respectable fifth in C&D mares' maiden last month; might collect a minor prize. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although SPIRITS BAY was held in third when falling at Cheltenham in December, the six-year-old was going to be far from disgraced if completing. Nigel Twiston-Davies' inmate has been given 70 days to get over those exertions and a similar performance should suffice. Ten Lengths Tom has to concede weight all round after justifying favouritism at Uttoxeter but will still be dangerous. Spice Heaven offered more encouragement when fifth over C&D and she can battle it out with Elusiveness for the minor spoils.
SPIRITS BAY sets the bar high so gets a confident vote to build on two promising efforts over hurdles and get off the mark in this sphere. Uttoxeter-winner Ten Lengths Tom appeals as the one to chase home Nigel Twiston-Davies' useful bumper scorer ahead of Spice Heaven.
This is a good opportunity for dual bumper winner SPIRITS BAY, who performed creditably on his first two hurdling starts.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (11/4 +31%)Mr Vango |
11/4(+31%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mr Vango 11/4, Winner of sole start between the flags and positive start over hurdles last season. Ended that campaign on a low-key note but encouraging return/debut over fences when third at Wincanton (25f, soft) on Boxing Day and shapes as though this stamina test will be right up his street. Encouraging third on first run over fences and trainer is a dab hand with marathon chasers. |
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2nd (3)  (5/1 +0%)Foxboro |
5/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Foxboro 5/1, Bagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season and back to form with a bang when producing a career-best win at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) on penultimate start. However, he wasn't on a going day next time and his profile has a rather patchy look to it. Well beaten at Plumpton last month but won easily over C&D in December; just 4lb higher. |
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3rd (6)  (12/1 +33%)Golden Sovereign |
12/1(+33%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Golden Sovereign 12/1, Opened chase account at Wincanton on final start of 2020/21 campaign and placed both completed starts at that course last term. However, he hasn't put his best foot forward in 2 starts since returning to action in December and he needs to bounce back. Well handicapped on last winter's form but below par this season; cheekpieces go on. |
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4th (8)  (9/1 +0%)Lyrical Genius |
9/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lyrical Genius 9/1, Has an unattractive style (takes plenty of riding) and record stands at 0-8 over fences following a below par effort at Doncaster. Capable of going well if on a going day (has gone close twice off this mark in the past) but others look more solid on balance. Front-runner who went close at Carlisle on reappearance but below par the next twice. |
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|F| (1)  (12/1 +14%)Sidi Ismael |
12/1(+14%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sidi Ismael 12/1, Hurdles/chase winner who ended last season with a brace of placed efforts in long distance chases at Taunton/Ffos Las. Well below par so far this time round, though, and while his mark is on the slide as a result, it's easy enough to look elsewhere. 10yo who is having substandard campaign, but is well handicapped on last season's form. |
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|PU| (7)  (4/1 -45%)Track And Trace |
4/1(-45%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Track And Trace 4/1, Placed in an Irish point and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when scoring at Warwick in September. Made it third time lucky in this sphere upped to 3¾m at Catterick (soft) last time and a 5 lb rise is unlikely to debar another bold show. Won North Yorkshire National last month; a 5lb rise could underestimate that performance. |
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|PU| (5)  (7/1 -75%)Robyndzone |
7/1(-75%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Robyndzone 7/1, Enhanced good strike rate over fences when scoring in good style at Haydock (28.4f, heavy) at the end of December. This 7 lb higher mark asks a question but he's unexposed over marathon trips and has to enter calculations. Won nicely under Ned Fox when upped to 3m4f at Haydock and a 7lb rise may not stop him. |
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|PU| (2)  (13/2 -18%)Take Your Time |
13/2(-18%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Take Your Time 13/2, Winner of first 2 starts over fences, including a runaway success over 25f at Wincanton in December. Disappointing over the same C&D when bidding for the hat-trick last time but he remains on a workable mark and it would be no surprise were he to get back on track. 2-2 over fences (on heavy) before Wincanton flop (on good to soft); could bounce back. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
ROBYNDZONE found further improvement for the rise in distance when scoring a fifth chase victory over an extended 3m4f at Haydock in late December. The Frammassone gelding looked better than ever that day and the combination of an extra two furlongs and 7lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Take Your Time is dangerous to discount on his return to more testing ground conditions and Paul Nicholls' gelding is feared most, ahead of the progressive Track And Trace.
While TAKE YOUR TIME was admittedly disappointing at Wincanton last time, he was a thoroughly decisive winner at the same course on his penultimate start and is well worth another chance off a mark still below that off which he was successful over hurdles. Track And Trace and Robyndzone both coped very well with the step up to marathon trips on their latest outings and are feared most in that order of preference. Mr Vango is also worth a second look.
Stamina is a strong suit for the very lightly raced 8yo MR VANGO and he earns the vote now up in trip on his second chase start.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2)  (13/2 +7%)Farmer's Gamble |
13/2(+7%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Farmer's Gamble 13/2, Scored over C&D last season and looked back to form before falling in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter 3 months ago. Returns to smaller obstacles on a reasonable mark. C&D winner who was running well over fences last time when falling three out; contender. |
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1st (5)  (9/2 +10%)Striking A Pose |
9/2(+10%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Striking A Pose 9/2, Bounced back to capitalise on a drop in the weights at this course last time. Return to this trip shouldn't be an issue but he's not an obvious one for the follow up. Made it 3-3 here when back over hurdles last time and has to be respected. |
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2nd (11)  (7/2 +65%)Longshanks |
7/2(+65%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Longshanks 7/2, Last season was a write-off but he scored twice in points in November and made a positive start for the Kayley Woollacott yard when third of 8 in a 21.5f course handicap on New Year's Day. Ran out over C&D last time but still one to keep in mind. Firmly in contention when running out at final flight over C&D last time. |
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3rd (9)  (5/1 +29%)Chloe's Court |
5/1(+29%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Chloe's Court 5/1, Back to form when signing off last season on a winning note at Chepstow and followed up on her 21.5f course reappearance in November. Good second over C&D last time and should be on the premises again. Two-time course winner who went very close over C&D latest; could be bang there once more. |
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4th (6)  (9/1 +44%)Decorated |
9/1(+44%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Decorated 9/1, Bumper winner who progressed well over hurdles last term, scoring twice. Shaped as if amiss when pulled up on two of three outings this season, though. Up-and-down profile and untested at the trip, but not ruled out on back of wind op. |
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5th (3)  (18/1 -500%)Cedar Row |
18/1(-500%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cedar Row 18/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers and confirmed previous promise when landing an 8-runner event at Warwick on handicap debut 11 months ago. One to consider despite the absence. Returns from absence but this unexposed 7yo could have plenty more still to offer. |
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6th (10)  (10/1 +50%)Lanspark |
10/1(+50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Lanspark 10/1, Dual winner for the Tizzard stable in 2022 and having slipped back to his last winning mark, returned to form to get off the mark for the season at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) on Boxing Day. Pulled up since but visor tried now and can't be written off. Won in small field at Fontwell two starts ago but pulled up at Plumpton since. |
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|F| (4)  (9/2 +78%)Rock Danse |
9/2(+78%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rock Danse 9/2, Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m4f Hexham maiden in December. Has held form since and can't be ruled out for all that others look better treated. Unexposed 7yo for whom the return to testing ground and step up in trip could be positives. |
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|PU| (7)  (11/2 +15%)House Of Stories |
11/2(+15%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) House Of Stories 11/2, Won a point in May 2021. It took a long time for new connections to get him to the track but confirmed a solid start to hurdling when awarded the race at Chepstow last time. Needs more from opening mark but still unexposed. Very lightly raced 8yo who is open to further improvement now up in trip on handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A very comfortable winner over this trip at Chepstow last month, BELLS OF PETERBORO appeals strongly off just a 4lb higher mark and with ground conditions likely to suit. The unexposed Cedar Row also won with something in hand on his latest start and is dangerous to dismiss, despite a 6lb hike and having an additional couple furlongs to tackle. Previous course winner Chloe's Court is another with a reasonable chance and rates a solid option for at least a place.
CHLOE'S COURT is a likeable sort who goes well at this track and arrives in good order, so she looks the solid option despite her advancing years. Cedar Row was impressive when last seen almost a year ago, so he needs considering despite the absence, while Bells of Peterboro shouldn't be dismissed returning to hurdling.
The step up to a staying trip and return to testing ground could be ideal for the unexposed ROCK DANSE (nap) and he gets the nod.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (5/6 +34%)Bill Joyce |
5/6(+34%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bill Joyce 5/6, £225,000 buy, successful sole start in Irish points a year ago. Landed a gamble on first start in bumpers at Warwick 8 weeks ago, showing some signs of inexperience but galloping on strongly and responding well. Useful prospect and good chance with rider taking off 7 lb. Point winner who made it 2-2 when scoring on bumper debut; leading claims under penalty. |
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2nd (2)  (5/4 -87%)Joyau Allen |
5/4(-87%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Joyau Allen 5/4, Brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Envoi Allen. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and made a winning start in bumpers in testing conditions here 7 weeks ago, showing a good attitude as he ground it out. Useful prospect for connections who also have the impressive Teeshan. Won over C&D on bumper debut; this brother to Envoi Allen could have lots more to offer. |
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3rd (3)  (20/1 -25%)Ambion View |
20/1(-25%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ambion View 20/1, €70,000 3-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Hermann Clermont. Modest form in a couple of bumpers this term and work to do with the two winners here. Has displayed some ability on both starts but improvement is needed today. |
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4th (5)  (66/1 -32%)Chedington's Guest |
66/1(-32%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Chedington's Guest 66/1, From a successful family but looked one for the longer term in Wincanton bumper (28/1) on Boxing Day. 28-1 on debut at Wincanton on Boxing Day and was well beaten when hampered in the straight. |
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5th (6)  (40/1 +20%)Eye Candy |
40/1(+20%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Eye Candy 40/1, 33/1, green and well held in Wincanton bumper on Boxing Day (closely held with Chedington's Guest), also looking one for the long term. 33-1 when well-beaten seventh on debut at Wincanton on Boxing Day; the hood is retained. |
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6th (4)  (100/1 +0%)Break Heart Hill |
100/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Break Heart Hill 100/1, Arvico gelding. Dam unraced. Stiff task on debut. Second foal; unraced dam out of French maiden; probably best watched on debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The two penalised runners, Bill Joyce and JOYAU ALLEN, look the pair to concentrate on, with the latter preferred based on a bloodless C&D success registered on New Year's Day. A full-brother to the high-class Envoi Allen, the selection ticks all the right boxes and is a bright prospect for the Paul Nicholls yard to go to war with. That is not to undermine Bill Joyce's Warwick bumper victory and there could be more to come from Jonjo O'Neill's gelding. Ambion View is the pick of the rest.
This looks a match between BILL JOYCE and Joyau Allen, with Jonjo O'Neill's charge taken to follow up his Warwick victory.
Point winner BILL JOYCE impressed in a bumper at Warwick last month and is taken to maintain his unbeaten record.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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