There were 38 Races on Friday 20th February 2026 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Southwell, 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 (2) (7/2 -17%)Kapitein Kool |
7/2(-17%) | (2) Kapitein Kool 7/2, Improved effort when just tiring late on up in trip under a penalty, finishing second beaten 3l in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f, acts on good to soft and good; progressing and has a chance here. Taken well to hurdles and should be competitive again if coping with more testing ground.. |
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2nd (3) (8/11 +58%)Lisbane Park |
8/11(+58%) | (3) Lisbane Park 8/11, Bit keen, ran to form just flattening out late up in trip 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Windsor most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; consistent in short career, drop in trip may help. Progressive 5yo who merits consideration now back in trip returned to novice company.. |
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3rd (7) (150/1 +0%)Follow The Plan |
150/1(+0%) | (7) Follow The Plan 150/1, Made a poor start over hurdles when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Taunton on her most recent run. Effective at 3m in points; looks the type to do better when handicapping. Well held on hurdle debut eight days ago and looks one for the longer term.. |
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4th (5) (33/1 +0%)Maximum Benefit |
33/1(+0%) | (5) Maximum Benefit 33/1, Below form when finishing down the field in an Amateurs' bumper at Warwick on his most recent outing. Off a short break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good; looks the type to do better now hurdling. Has shown some ability in three bumpers but needs a marked step forward on hurdle debut.. |
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5th (8) (125/1 +17%)Miss Jaffa Cake |
125/1(+17%) | (8) Miss Jaffa Cake 125/1, Was closing when unseating just as the race was developing in a novice hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective at 2m5f and acts on heavy; the drop in trip is not ideal. Looked set for an improved run when unseating latest, but that was over further.. |
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6th (6) (80/1 +36%)Dalcassian Girl |
80/1(+36%) | (6) Dalcassian Girl 80/1, Showed some promise on her hurdles debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective at 2m5f on heavy; the drop in trip may help. Tailed off in a bumper and again well held on hurdle debut.. |
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7th (4) (300/1 -50%)Forest Hills |
300/1(-50%) | (4) Forest Hills 300/1, Again ran to a poor level when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton on his most recent start. Low-grade handicaps are likely to be more suitable. 1m2f Flat winner who has made no impact over hurdles so far; easy to look elsewhere.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

With one win from three starts, KAPITEIN KOOL is shaping well over hurdles and could be the answer if building on what he has shown so far. A good second under a penalty at Taunton last month, dropping back in trip could be a good move here. Doctor Blue reportedly bled when disappointing at Doncaster just after Christmas. However, his previous form sets a decent standard and he can bounce back if all is well. Lisbane Park is the pick of the rest.

Doctor Blue is feared if back to best but slight preference is for LIBANE PARK.
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) (9/4 -13%)Kalhandrion |
9/4(-13%) | (4) Kalhandrion 9/4, Scored by 3l off an 8lb lower mark at Huntingdon in November and was still going well when unseating at Doncaster last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time; effective from 2m4f-3m and acts on soft and good to soft; in good form since switching to fences, with more to come. Not yet fully exposed over fences or at the trip and may improve for the new headgear.. |
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2nd (2) (13/8 +54%)Laganhill |
13/8(+54%) | (2) Laganhill 13/8, Had every chance and no obvious excuse when well beaten in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time; trainer in form; effective from 2m4f-3m and acts on heavy and good; must bounce back. Below par at Ascot last time but still early days and hard to dismiss; cheekpieces added.. |
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3rd (3) (7/2 -5%)Mountain Mike |
7/2(-5%) | (3) Mountain Mike 7/2, Well backed, improved markedly from hurdles debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las by 14l last time; effective 2m-2m6f on Hy and G; brings some potential to fences but absence to overcome. Unexposed 7yo who is an intriguing chase and handicap debutant following a break.. |
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|R| (1) (4/1 -45%)Itseemslikeit |
4/1(-45%) | (1) Itseemslikeit 4/1, Not find much after bad error, when pulled up in a handicap chase latest; effective at 3m, acts on Hy and S; worth giving another chance to. Out-and-out stayer who could resume progress after pulling up (bad mistake) last time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Former pointer MOUNTAIN MIKE won easily over hurdles at Ffos Las when last seen and has been found another winnable race in which to make his handicap/chase debut. The low-mileage seven-year-old ran well to finish second on his reappearance last year and, with his yard in good form, the foundations look solid. Kalhandrion, who tries cheekpieces after unseating last time, is lightly weighted and could be a bigger danger than Itseemslikeit, whose hat-trick bid went awry when a bad mistake ended any chance he had at Newbury.

The lightly raced MOUNTAIN MIKE appeals most now switched to fences over this longer trip on handicap debut.
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) (2/5 +35%)Fun Fun Fun |
2/5(+35%) | (1) Fun Fun Fun 2/5, Made mistakes and the ground was not soft enough when fourth, beaten 16l in the Listed Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase at Doncaster last time. Enjoys making it, with a top jockey back on board; off a short break and a strong chance. Latest run was a step back in the right direction; the chase form pick even on that result. |
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(2) (10/3 -11%)Blue Las |
10/3(-11%) | (2) Blue Las 10/3, Ran to form, benefitting from easy lead up in trip and drop in class when winning a beginners' chase at Doncaster by a length last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-3m, acts on Hy and G; in form and chance in this. Fine leap at the last and kept on well to see off sole rival at Doncaster (upped to 3m). |
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(3) (13/2 -44%)Della Casa Lunga |
13/2(-44%) | (3) Della Casa Lunga 13/2, Mistakes, tired up the hill, below form on chase debut when second beaten 10l in a beginners' chase at Carlisle latest; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on S and G; can do better over fences. After one attempt, she has some way to go before she's matching today's rivals over fences. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

FUN FUN FUN, a Grade 3 winner over fences at Limerick last March, sets a lofty standard and is hard to oppose given the obvious disparity between her official rating and the fact that she only concedes 4lb to her two rivals. Blue Las got off the mark over fences in a match race at Doncaster and looks ready for another crack at this level. She appeals more than Della Casa Lunga, who is unexposed in this sphere but needs to jump with more fluency than she did at Carlisle.

Fun Fun Fun is a standout on last season's form but BLUE LAS, with further improvement in her, looks a serious rival.
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| 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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(5) (4/1 -20%)Catch Catchfire |
4/1(-20%) | (5) Catch Catchfire 4/1, Travelled, all but fell late, rallied, just failed, unlucky beaten a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 3m-4m on S and G; in form, more to come if brushing up on jumping. Rallied strongly for close second in the Surrey National at Lingfield (3m5f, soft) latest. |
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(1) (4/1 +20%)Largy Poet |
4/1(+20%) | (1) Largy Poet 4/1, Returned to form back chasing when second beaten 11l in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on any; worth another shot at a marathon trip. Some encouragement for this second crack at a marathon trip; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
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(4) (5/1 +64%)Sizable Sam |
5/1(+64%) | (4) Sizable Sam 5/1, Step back in right direction beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on S and G; down to a fair mark but heavy ground may not suit. Some renewed hope from latest start, when 2m3f was too short; unproven beyond 3m1f. |
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(2) (11/2 +0%)Art Decco |
11/2(+0%) | (2) Art Decco 11/2, Won this last year; scored by 9l off a 6lb lower mark here penultimate start; trainer in form; effective 3m-3m6f, suited by plenty of cut; progressive until latest, could bounce back. Won this last year and also over C&D in December, both in the mud off 6lb lower than today. |
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(3) (11/2 -100%)Jubilee Express |
11/2(-100%) | (3) Jubilee Express 11/2, Jumped abysmally, may have found ground too quick Pulled up in Coral Welsh Grand National latest; off a short-break; effective up to 3m6f, suited by cut; mark demands more. Flop when Welsh National favourite last time but the ground was surely not soft enough. |
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(6) (15/2 -7%)Icaque De L'isle |
15/2(-7%) | (6) Icaque De L'isle 15/2, Rallied gamely, returned to form back over fences at favoured venue landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 3m, suited by cut; back in form and can go well. 2-2 on heavy; won latest outing; back up 5lb for this first appearance beyond 3m1f. |
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(7) (10/1 +17%)Gold Clermont |
10/1(+17%) | (7) Gold Clermont 10/1, Never threatened down the field in a handicap chase at Windsor most recent; suited by 3m-4m, acts with cut; on last winning mark but unreliable. Modest latest run for O Murphy; back with Andy Irvine and well handicapped if back on song. |
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(8) (18/1 -80%)Ithaka |
18/1(-80%) | (8) Ithaka 18/1, Improved down in grade, race fell apart landing a handicap by 4l off a 5lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; progressing over fences. Won latest but now 8lb higher, including 3lb out of handicap; unproven with trip/ground. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

CATCH CATCHFIRE was just denied in the Surrey National by leading Eider fancy Aworkinprogress last month and the seven-year-old, who remains unexposed with regards to a stamina test, makes plenty of appeal, despite a 5lb rise from the handicapper. Jubilee Express probably found the ground too fast for him when sent off favourite for the Welsh National and is definitely worth another chance, while Ithaka's win at Hereford suggested further improvement was likely over fences.

The way in which CATCH CATHCFIRE renewed his effort in the Surrey National earns him the vote. Jubilee Express is feared most.
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) (4/7 +67%)Game Colours |
4/7(+67%) | (1) Game Colours 4/7, Ran to form when second beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Windsor latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; generally consistent and drop in trip a plus. Yet to win a handicap, but plenty of solid placed efforts and conditions will suit.. |
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(2) (11/4 -22%)Sweet Caryline |
11/4(-22%) | (2) Sweet Caryline 11/4, Ran to form when taken on up front and doing too much too soon, beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time; had been in good form prior. Effective at 2m, just about gets 2m4f, suited by decent ground; progressing but ground a worry. Progressing well this season and didn't run badly in a Cheltenham class 2 latest; player.. |
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(3) (13/2 -30%)Klassy Pearl |
13/2(-30%) | (3) Klassy Pearl 13/2, Ran to form when second beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Ayr latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m on S and G; more to come now handicapping. Going the right way and remains with potential, but this opening mark is no gift.. |
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(4) (16/1 -380%)Coolkatie |
16/1(-380%) | (4) Coolkatie 16/1, Similar to debut level when fourth, beaten 12l in a maiden hurdle at Ayr last time. Effective from 2m-2m5f and acts on soft and good to soft ground; maybe more to come now handicapping. Disappointing on latest but she's hard to ignore on handicap debut for her top stable.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SWEET CARYLINE's winning sequence came to an end at Cheltenham in December when finishing behind Game Colours (third). However, Joe Tizzard's mare has every chance of reversing the form on this occasion with a 3lb swing at the weights. Handicap debutants Klassy Pearl (second) and Coolkatie (fourth) met in a Ayr maiden hurdle at the end of last month and the pair are capable of taking a step forward.

Game Colours is respected, but on these terms it may pay to side with SWEET CARYLINE.
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| 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) (6/5 +52%)Noble Blue |
6/5(+52%) | (1) Noble Blue 6/5, Yard won this last year; ran to form when winning a members conditions point at Charing by a length last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m in points; prolific winner in points since last seen under rules, might be on a nice mark. Thriving in points and a key player returned to rules with Harry Cobden booked.. |
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(7) (4/1 -20%)Watchoutitscookie |
4/1(-20%) | (7) Watchoutitscookie 4/1, Improved when beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Wincanton last time. Effective over 2m3f-3m and acts on heavy and good ground. He is capable off this mark. Nudged up 2lb for his recent effort and respected if arriving in the same mood.. |
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(2) (9/2 +0%)Ugo Bingo |
9/2(+0%) | (2) Ugo Bingo 9/2, Just about to form despite ground being too soft when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; effective 2m-2m3f on sound surface; bit more needed and ground a worry. Consistent gelding who should be thereabouts, if coping with the ground now up in trip.. |
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(6) (11/2 +35%)Bredon Hill Dart |
11/2(+35%) | (6) Bredon Hill Dart 11/2, Again below form when fourth, beaten 25l, in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m and acts on soft and good to soft. The mark still looks stiff enough. Recent efforts have been underwhelming but he's reunited with Ciaran O'Shea; interesting.. |
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(5) (10/1 +29%)Jaja Jimmy |
10/1(+29%) | (5) Jaja Jimmy 10/1, Possibly needed the run after a wind operation when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective over 2m with cut in the ground but needs more to figure over hurdles. Failed to show any immediate benefit for wind surgery latest; makes handicap debut.. |
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(8) (25/1 +50%)William Philo |
25/1(+50%) | (8) William Philo 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time and wears a visor for the first time. Effective over 2m5f-3m1f but has been inconsistent following a layoff and is hard to fancy. Needs the change in headgear to spark a major revival.. |
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(4) (28/1 -211%)Tobi Kanobee |
28/1(-211%) | (4) Tobi Kanobee 28/1, Ran to form, albeit comfortably held, in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective around 2m with cut in the ground and looks the type to do better now handicapping up in trip. Recent efforts haven't been without promise but opening mark is no gift now up in trip.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Noble Blue has been in really good form in the pointing fields and commands respect reverting to racing under Rules, but WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE lines up in receipt of plenty of weight and he's preferred. A solid second last time out at Wincanton, the eight-year-old looks ready to strike. Of the others, it would be foolish to ignore Ugo Bingo, a two-time winner over hurdles who is looking well treated again.

Having thrived in points, NOBLE BLUE (nap) can continue the good work back over hurdles. Western Harmony heads the list of dangers.
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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(5) (7/4 +0%)Moments In Time |
7/4(+0%) | (5) Moments In Time 7/4, Travelled and showed plenty on debut when fourth, beaten 7l, in a bumper at Aintree. Returns from a short break and is effective at 2m1f on GS. Plenty more to come for a top yard. Only 4th as 6-4 favourite at Aintree (good to soft) on Boxing Day but significant ability. |
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(2) (15/8 +88%)All About Trev |
15/8(+88%) | (2) All About Trev 15/8, 32,000 euros Malinas gelding; half-brother to Cloth Cap, smart up to 3m; probably best watched on debut but check the market. 32,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including high-class Cloth Cap. |
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(1) (2/1 -33%)Loveable Reprobate |
2/1(-33%) | (1) Loveable Reprobate 2/1, Promising debut 3/4l winner in a bumper at Carlisle on debut. Returns from a short break and is effective at 2m1f on S. A penalty asks more of him, but he looks a nice prospect. Won when 5-6 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and the runner-up has done well since. |
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(4) (16/1 -129%)Mighty Mass |
16/1(-129%) | (4) Mighty Mass 16/1, Dartmouth gelding and half-brother to Ballyhawkish, who was useful at 2m. Looks an unlikely winner on debut, although the jockey booking makes him of some interest. Dam bumper (debut) and 2m2f-2m5f hurdle winner; trainer 0-15 in bumpers this season. |
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(7) (40/1 -100%)Hotter Than Dubai |
40/1(-100%) | (7) Hotter Than Dubai 40/1, Modest enough debut well beaten in a maiden bumper at Wincanton only start; improvement likely but needed to win this. 33-1, about 15l sixth of ten in a mares' maiden at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) three weeks ago. |
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(6) (40/1 -60%)Thepassingcyclone |
40/1(-60%) | (6) Thepassingcyclone 40/1, Showed promise and needed the run when well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Chepstow on his only start. Effective at 2m on S and improvement is likely. 12-1 when fifth of 12 at Chepstow (2m, soft) last month but that was a 26l defeat. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It takes a nice horse to win a bumper under a penalty and LOVEABLE REPROBATE could be exactly that as he created a nice impression when making his Carlisle debut a winning one. Representing a top yard, he can edge out Moments In Time, who won a point-to-point before making a pleasing enough start under Rules when fourth in a better race at Aintree. Mighty Mass is another to note.

Loveable Reprobate left a strongly favourable impression at Carlisle but conceding 7lb to MOMENTS IN TIME may prove beyond him.
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