There were 42 Races on Saturday 21st February 2026 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Fairyhouse, 6 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Chelmsford City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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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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1st (7) (15/8 +46%)Hold The Serve |
15/8(+46%) | (7) Hold The Serve 15/8 2-2 in novices since wind surgery; this is tougher but he's completely unexposed. |
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2nd (2) (10/1 -54%)Royal Infantry |
10/1(-54%) | (2) Royal Infantry 10/1 Back over hurdles with creditable run at Windsor; pick of Dan Skelton's on jockey bookings. |
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3rd (9) (9/4 +68%)Grenadier Jed |
9/4(+68%) | (9) Grenadier Jed 9/4 Upwardly mobile 6yo; beaten head at Chepstow last month; strong candidate off 2lb higher. |
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4th (6) (13/2 -44%)Fasol |
13/2(-44%) | (6) Fasol 13/2 Fourth in Lanzarote over C&D; should be in the thick of things again off an unchanged mark. |
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5th (5) (14/1 -17%)Bourbali |
14/1(-17%) | (5) Bourbali 14/1 Holding his form well, second of five at Taunton five weeks ago; firmly in the mix again. |
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6th (1) (13/2 +13%)Favour And Fortune |
13/2(+13%) | (1) Favour And Fortune 13/2 Third at Aintree last spring; career best needed under topweight after 11 months off. |
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7th (4) (33/1 -267%)Whatsupwithyou |
33/1(-267%) | (4) Whatsupwithyou 33/1 Veteran; won conditionals' event at Ascot in December; more required off 5lb higher. |
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8th (8) (33/1 -32%)Tranquil Sea |
33/1(-32%) | (8) Tranquil Sea 33/1 Well below par last two starts; still 2lb higher than for latest win; others appeal more. |
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|PU| (3) (66/1 -230%)Charlus |
66/1(-230%) | (3) Charlus 66/1 Formerly trained by Willie Mullins; hardly looks thrown in on handicap hurdle debut. |
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Hold The Serve is respected but GRENADIER JED (nap) is also progressive, boasts solid form and can go one better than at Chepstow.
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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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1st (6) (15/2 +53%)La Luna Artista |
15/2(+53%) | (6) La Luna Artista 15/2, Travelled, not clear run and green under pressure but still improved from hurdles debut beaten 4 1/4l in Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts on S and GF; more to come over hurdles and looks overpriced here. Won first two races and better than result in Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time; likely type. |
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2nd (1) (11/4 +0%)One Horse Town |
11/4(+0%) | (1) One Horse Town 11/4, Rallied gamely, improved again when second beaten 2l in Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham latest; effective around 2m on Hy and G; has carried summer form into winter Graded events, every chance in this. Won first four hurdle races and good second to a smart type last time; in the mix again. |
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3rd (5) (15/2 +38%)Fantasy World |
15/2(+38%) | (5) Fantasy World 15/2, Was a bit keen and well below expectations on his hurdles debut when fourth, beaten 14l, in a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh last time; effective up to 14f on the Flat where he was a progressive Listed winner, and interesting turned out again quickly over hurdles. Listed winner on Flat; disappointing on hurdling debut last Sunday; needs major step up. |
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4th (4) (22/1 -38%)Falls Of Acharn |
22/1(-38%) | (4) Falls Of Acharn 22/1, Far too free off a strong pace when beaten 4l in the Scottish Triumph Hurdle (Listed) at Musselburgh last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; the yard has a good record in this, but he has plenty to find. Won on hurdling debut then raced too freely last time; Harry Cobden takes over today. |
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|F| (2) (1/1 -25%)Precious Man |
1/1(-25%) | (2) Precious Man 1/1, Quickened clear with ease after a wind operation when winning a 4yo hurdle here by 4 1/4l last time; effective at around 2m and acts on any ground; likely has more to offer and looks an obvious player in this field. Ready winner over C&D last month; promising sort, open to plenty more progress. |
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PRECIOUS MAN was giving 5lb to One Horse Town when defeated by him on his seasonal/UK debut at Cheltenham in November. He built on that effort to score decisively over C&D last month and, with a pull at the weights, he is expected to reverse the Prestbury Park form. La Luna Artista (fifth) didn't run badly behind One Horse Town (second) on Trials Day, but will probably need another step forward to upset the applecart.

The progressive PRECIOUS MAN looks the one to beat, although this may not be plain sailing. La Luna Artista is second choice.
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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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1st (2) (8/11 -9%)Jax Junior |
8/11(-9%) | (2) Jax Junior 8/11, Returned to form down in class and trip on handicap debut following a wind operation when winning a handicap chase at Sandown by 4 1/4l last time. Effective from 2m-2m4f; acts on any surface, though a sounder surface may help his breathing; progressing over fences and a fast 2m4f may suit ideally. Has taken well to fences; clearcut winner at Sandown last time; sets the standard. |
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2nd (4) (11/2 +15%)Jasmine Bliss |
11/2(+15%) | (4) Jasmine Bliss 11/2, Improved, jumping boldly under positive ride at sharp track landing gamble when winning Lady Protectress Mares' Chase (Listed) at Huntingdon by 2l last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on any; progressive, more to come over fences but it is needed here. Mares' Listed chase winner last time; now takes on male rivals but impossible to discount. |
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3rd (3) (7/1 +42%)Old Cowboy |
7/1(+42%) | (3) Old Cowboy 7/1, Made mistakes but running on in front when fell in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m-2m4f on S and G; worth a shot up in grade if okay after spill last time. Might have won over C&D but for falling two out; stiffer task here but going the right way. |
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4th (1) (10/3 +17%)Go West |
10/3(+17%) | (1) Go West 10/3, Improved when benefitting from an easy lead in a race that fell apart early, winning a handicap chase at Musselburgh by 3 1/4l last time. Effective at around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; trainer in form and has won this six times since 2017, so warrants respect. 5-9 over jumps; personal best when winning at Musselburgh; should be involved again. |
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JAX JUNIOR still holds a speculative entry in the Arkle next month. He won a handicap impressively at Sandown three weeks ago and holds every chance of landing some black-type today, especially given that he's favoured at the weights. Musselburgh scorer Go West can push the selection closest, but Jasmine Bliss did win a Listed mares' event at Huntingdon and is no back number in receipt of 2lb.

Go West represents a stable with a fine record in this race but JAX JUNIOR has stronger form and gets the verdict.
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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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1st (1) (7/2 +22%)Klub De Reve |
7/2(+22%) | (1) Klub De Reve 7/2, Off the mark in style when winning a maiden hurdle here by 10l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on GS and G; C&D winner with more to offer, looked smart last time. Improving with each run and won in clearcut style over C&D on Boxing Day; solid claims. |
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2nd (6) (11/1 +21%)Kocktail Bleu |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Kocktail Bleu 11/1, Ran to form on deeper ground when second, beaten 8 1/2l, in a novice hurdle at Kelso on his latest start. Effective from 2m to 2m2f and acts on heavy and good to soft. In good form but more needed at this level. Beaten favourite at Kelso last Friday; in the mix but others appeal more for the win. |
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3rd (11) (2/1 +75%)Mustang Du Breuil |
2/1(+75%) | (11) Mustang Du Breuil 2/1, Did it comfortably on stable debut when winning a 4yo hurdle at Doncaster by 3 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m2f on Hy and GS; more to come for top yard and of interest here as a 4yo receiving weight from most. Impressive winner at Doncaster on stable debut; still holds a Triumph entry; promising. |
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4th (12) (18/1 -50%)Matiwo |
18/1(-50%) | (12) Matiwo 18/1, Quickened clear with ease, improved dropped in class when winning a 4yo hurdle at Newbury by 7l last time; effective 2m, acts on GS and G; held in high regard and his run-style could suit this course, can go well as a 4yo in receipt of weight from all. Lightly raced 4yo; easy winner at Newbury; more improvement required but that's possible. |
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5th (10) (150/1 -436%)Anariza |
150/1(-436%) | (10) Anariza 150/1, Ran to form but was ultimately well held up in class when beaten 13l into third in a novice hurdle at Windsor on her most recent run. Trainer in form, effective at 2m and acts on soft and good. Bit to find back up in grade. Winner/third in hood last two starts; should give running but others have more potential. |
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6th (2) (17/2 +6%)Onlyforfrankie |
17/2(+6%) | (2) Onlyforfrankie 17/2, Improved, aided by a late faller and leaders getting racing early, when winning a novice hurdle at Musselburgh by 4 1/4l last time. Effective at 2m on good to soft and good. Progressive and may get slightly further in time. Sprang surprise in four-runner race at Musselburgh; going the right way and not ruled out. |
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7th (9) (9/1 -13%)Storming George |
9/1(-13%) | (9) Storming George 9/1, Travelled, hit front way too soon up in trip on handicap debut when second beaten 3/4l in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on GS; well worth another shot at Graded level. Doncaster winner; clear of third in handicap there last time; that form sets the standard. |
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8th (7) (28/1 -100%)Lexington Wood |
28/1(-100%) | (7) Lexington Wood 28/1, Travelled well and improved when second, beaten 1/2l, in a bumper at Down Royal on his latest outing. Returning from a break, effective at 2m and acts on yielding and good to yielding. Faces a tough task on hurdles debut for a new yard. 0-3 in bumpers but showed promise; has joined top stable; needs a market check. |
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9th (3) (40/1 -82%)Blues Singer |
40/1(-82%) | (3) Blues Singer 40/1, Too free back from a layoff but ran to form when beaten 13l into third in the Introductory Hurdle at Newbury on his most recent run. Off a short break, effective at 2m and acts on decent ground. Up against it in this. Beaten 24l in this race 12 months ago; raced too freely on return; something to find. |
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|F| (5) (9/2 +0%)Double Measure |
9/2(+0%) | (5) Double Measure 9/2, Converted an easy opening down in grade when winning a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon by 11l last time. Effective at 2m on soft and good to soft. More to come for a top yard and an obvious chance back up in grade. Easy winner at Huntingdon and gives the impression there's plenty more in the tank. |
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|F| (8) (20/1 -150%)Loaded And Locked |
20/1(-150%) | (8) Loaded And Locked 20/1, Improved back down in trip when easily winning a novice hurdle at Hereford by 2 1/2l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good to soft and good. Progressive and worth a crack at this better race. Point and bumper winner who scored over hurdles last month; getting better all the time. |
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10th (4) (28/1 -133%)Desertmore News |
28/1(-133%) | (4) Desertmore News 28/1, Made a good start to life under rules, scoring with loads in hand when winning a maiden hurdle at Southwell by 13l last time. Trainer in form, effective at 2m on good to soft. Worth a shot at this higher level. Made all in canter on only hurdles outing; meets stronger opposition but could be anything. |
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In a wide-open renewal of this Grade 2, marginal preference is for MUSTANG DU BREUIL. Nicky Henderson's gelding won well on his debut for these connections at Doncaster earlier in the month and the four-year-old can take full advantage of his age allowance here. Desertmore News bolted up on his Rules debut at Southwell recently and should not be underestimated at this level. Double Measure did not have much to beat at Huntingdon last time but he did it very easily, while Klub De Reve and Storming George are others to note.

C&D winner Klub De Reve has solid claims but preference is for the progressive DOUBLE MEASURE, an easy winner four weeks ago.
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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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1st (6) (3/1 +75%)Lookaway |
3/1(+75%) | (6) Lookaway 3/1, Game and improved for the step up in trip, though aided by a late faller when landing a handicap by 24l off a 4lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f; consistent but stamina to prove. Improving chaser with a sporting chance of seeing out this longer trip; on a good mark. |
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2nd (5) (14/1 -100%)The Doyen Chief |
14/1(-100%) | (5) The Doyen Chief 14/1, All but fell early before improving to land a Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' Payouts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) by a neck off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 3m; progressive but does nothing in front. Only 1lb higher than for recent C&D success and the second ran well last weekend. |
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3rd (12) (6/1 +25%)Kdeux Saint Fray |
6/1(+25%) | (12) Kdeux Saint Fray 6/1, Bit keen, short of room at key stage, outpaced, too much to do then flew home when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; progressing over fences and this longer trip could unlock improvement. Improving first-season novice who looks ready for this first crack at 3m. |
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4th (8) (66/1 -164%)Gustavian |
66/1(-164%) | (8) Gustavian 66/1, Made mistakes and raced too close to a strong pace when beaten 2l off this mark at Sandown last time. Effective at 3m; poor strike-rate but remains competitively weighted. Admirable veteran who is bang in form but faces competition for the lead. |
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5th (3) (22/1 -83%)Soul Icon |
22/1(-83%) | (3) Soul Icon 22/1, Outpaced but ran to form, just about seeing out the longer trip when beaten 2l off this mark here last time. Enjoys making it; effective from 2m-3m; consistent but frustrating. Only 2l off The Doyen Chief over C&D last time but he's probably better at shorter trips. |
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6th (9) (7/1 +0%)Hoe Joly Smoke |
7/1(+0%) | (9) Hoe Joly Smoke 7/1, Flattened out up the hill after racing freely when beaten 10l in the December Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time. In good form prior; cheekpieces first time; off a short break and can have a say. Running well at Cheltenham; now in cheekpieces and both chase wins were right handed. |
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7th (13) (17/2 +29%)Rising Dust |
17/2(+29%) | (13) Rising Dust 17/2, Did it cosily and improved again at a favoured venue, suited by a positive ride down in trip when landing a handicap by 3/4l off an 11lb lower mark at Thurles last time. Trainer in form; progressive but this new mark asks more. Irish raider on a roll; he's up in grade but Sean Bowen rides off a feather weight. |
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8th (7) (5/1 +0%)Katate Dori |
5/1(+0%) | (7) Katate Dori 5/1, Won this last year; beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on any; back in form but 11lb higher than 12 months ago. 11lb higher than for last year's win but got back on track with a 2nd at Cheltenham latest. |
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9th (2) (20/1 -43%)Henry's Friend |
20/1(-43%) | (2) Henry's Friend 20/1, Made too much use of on a quick return when beaten 5l in the Silver Cup Handicap Chase at Ascot last time. Off a short break; effective over 3m-3m2f on soft and good; excuses latest run and could bounce back. Front-runner; 2lb above last winning mark but others in here are probably better in. |
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10th (4) (18/1 -100%)Deep Cave |
18/1(-100%) | (4) Deep Cave 18/1, Never jumped or travelled when fifth, beaten 14l off 141 last time, and runs off the same mark here. Stays 3m1f well; progressive over fences until that latest effort and needs to bounce back. Never turned up at Doncaster last time but very progressive prior to that; on a good mark. |
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11th (10) (11/2 +45%)Chance Another One |
11/2(+45%) | (10) Chance Another One 11/2, Unsuited by drop in trip when 12th beaten 39l off 130 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 2m-3m, acts on any but suited by G; good C&D winner in November, not ruled out back up in trip. C&D winner in November (7lb lower) and subsequent defeats have been at about 2m. |
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12th (1) (40/1 -233%)Boombawn |
40/1(-233%) | (1) Boombawn 40/1, Bit keen, unsuited by soft ground, not given a hard time well beaten in Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest; best at 2m-2m4f on S and G; generally consistent, runner-up in Pendil at last year's meeting. Has the class to feature with Harry Atkins taking off 7lb; wouldn't want soft ground. |
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|PU| (11) (14/1 +13%)Leader In The Park |
14/1(+13%) | (11) Leader In The Park 14/1, Taken on up front and did plenty early before tiring after a bad late error when second, beaten 24l, in a handicap chase here last time. Enjoys making it; effective at 2m4f-2m6f and generally consistent. Got competitive too far out when a remote second to Lookaway here last time; can do better. |
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Hoe Joly Smoke has been running well in defeat in competitive handicaps this season and is likely to be in the mix once again. That said, preference is for KATATE DORI, who bolted up in this race 12 months ago. Sam Thomas' gelding is 11lb higher now, but his close second at Cheltenham last time shows that he can be successful off this sort of mark. Leader In The Park edges out Kdeux Saint Fray and The Doyen Chief to be next best.

The 8yo HOE JOLY SMOKE has been running well this season at Cheltenham and returning to a right-handed track should benefit.
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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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1st (5) (9/4 +44%)Califet En Vol |
9/4(+44%) | (5) Califet En Vol 9/4, Travelled well but flattened out up the hill after bad errors and was poorly placed in a race dominated from the front when beaten 7l in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Trainer in form, effective 2m3f-3m1f on a sound surface and a classy novice hurdler with much more to come over fences when brushing up on jumping. Running well on handicap debut latest before a mistake two out halted his momentum. |
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2nd (3) (7/2 +46%)Viroflay |
7/2(+46%) | (3) Viroflay 7/2, Game and well treated off an unchanged mark, ran to form at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time. Off a short break, effective 2m4f-3m, needs decent ground and remains fairly treated on hunter chase form. Front-runner who won over 3m latest; can go well for a long way back at 2m4f. |
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3rd (2) (7/2 -40%)Bad |
7/2(-40%) | (2) Bad 7/2, Won this race last year and ran to form when benefitting from a pace collapse, beaten 2l off this mark at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m2f-2m4f, suited by a sound surface and 19lb higher than 12 months ago. Ran on too late in the day when second at Ascot; 3-3 here, including this race last year. |
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4th (1) (16/1 -167%)Etalon |
16/1(-167%) | (1) Etalon 16/1, Taken on up front and made a bit too much use of when stepped up in trip, still ran to form when third at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m-2m5f, acts on heavy and good to soft, and in career best form of late. Aggressive rides in cheekpieces have got him back on track the last twice; respected. |
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5th (8) (3/1 +14%)Javert Allen |
3/1(+14%) | (8) Javert Allen 3/1, Made a bit too much use of when 10l third in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on his most recent run. Effective from 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good, consistent in his efforts and his mark is probably about right. Free-going front-runner; faded into third on soft at Cheltenham latest but still ran well. |
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6th (7) (25/1 +0%)Es Perfecto |
25/1(+0%) | (7) Es Perfecto 25/1, Made mistakes and did not find much when down the field in the December Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on his most recent start. Off a short break, effective 2m4f-2m6f on soft and good to soft, and his mark probably remains stiff enough. Has the form to feature and this is easier than two high-profile handicaps at Cheltenham. |
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7th (9) (50/1 -257%)Shakeyatailfeather |
50/1(-257%) | (9) Shakeyatailfeather 50/1, Outclassed and unsuited by soft ground when comfortably held in the Lady Protectress Mares' Chase (Listed) at Huntingdon last time. Usually held up, effective 2m-2m4f on decent ground and looks high enough in the weights. On a tempting mark with Harry Atkins taking off 7lb if she was on her game. |
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8th (6) (22/1 -83%)Loughderg Rocco |
22/1(-83%) | (6) Loughderg Rocco 22/1, Jumped well and was suited by positive tactics down in trip when winning a novice chase at Leicester by 12l last time. Effective 2m4f-3m on good to soft and good, but has a huge absence to overcome having previously looked promising. Beat a notable horse in his novice chase but that was in 2022 and off since. |
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9th (4) (100/1 -257%)Riskintheground |
100/1(-257%) | (4) Riskintheground 100/1, Did not stay on unsuitably testing ground when fourth, beaten 52l, in the Denman Chase (Grade 2) at Newbury last time. Effective around 2m4f and may not stay further, acts on good to soft and good, and only just above his last winning mark. Four quiet runs since winning an intermediate chase at Newton Abbot in October. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Olive Nicholls and Viroflay have struck up a great partnership and were rewarded for their consistency with a 3m triumph at the Christmas meeting here. They should give another bold sight from the front, but CALIFET EN VOL could be better treated. Sent off favourite for an Aintree Grade 1 hurdle less than a year ago, Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old hasn't lived up to expectations over fences yet, but he has been set some stiff assignments and the experience he is gathering can help him fulfil his potential. The enigmatic Bad is 19lb higher than when winning this last year, but reversed Ascot form with Etalon when eventually putting his best foot forward there last month. Javert Allen enters the equation as well.

With a strong pace on the cards this might set up nicely for CALIFET EN VOL who has made a bright start to his chase career.
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) (9/1 +44%)Fine Shot |
9/1(+44%) | (4) Fine Shot 9/1, Promising bumper debut third beaten 3l in a bumper at Huntingdon debut; returning from long layoff; effective at 2m on GS; more to come for good connections. Shaped nicely when third at Huntingdon last February; that form has worked out quite well. |
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2nd (8) (13/2 -44%)Rattlin Home |
13/2(-44%) | (8) Rattlin Home 13/2, Very promising debut a length winner in a maiden point at Portrush on debut; returning from a break; effective at 3m in points; point form well boosted and has joined a top yard. 1-1 in Irish points and the runner-up has since won a Leopardstown bumper; respected. |
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3rd (11) (10/3 +26%)Merlin Allen |
10/3(+26%) | (11) Merlin Allen 10/3, Travelled, scored with loads in hand, very promising debut 8l winner in a juvenile bumper at Aintree on debut; returning from a break; effective 2m1f on GS; looked smart on debut and gets weight-for-age allowance here. Beat 11 opponents handsomely at Aintree in November, quickening; may well follow up. |
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4th (2) (4/1 +11%)Smile John Boy |
4/1(+11%) | (2) Smile John Boy 4/1, Yard won this last year; bit free but ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a bumper at Warwick latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m on GS and G; progressive but form had knocks so needs more up in class. Followed a Hereford win with a good second at Warwick; yard won this race in 2021 and 2025. |
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5th (6) (11/1 +21%)Ma Wang Des Bois |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Ma Wang Des Bois 11/1, Promising debut, best work late runner-up beaten 5 1/2l in a bumper at Hereford only start; off a short-break; effective at 2m on G; more to come. Best work late on when second to Smile John Boy at Hereford; has to be considered. |
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6th (1) (11/2 -175%)Le Roi Remi |
11/2(-175%) | (1) Le Roi Remi 11/2, Very promising debut under rules 16l winner in a bumper at Sandown on debut; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective at 2m on GS; looked classy on debut but has a penalty. Overcame greenness to win nine-runner race at Sandown; respected under a penalty. |
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7th (7) (22/1 -144%)Otie's Friend |
22/1(-144%) | (7) Otie's Friend 22/1, Promising debut runner-up beaten 3l in a maiden bumper at Huntingdon only start; off a short-break; effective at 2m on GS; improvement likely. Bred for longer trips but made nice start when second at Huntingdon; should progress. |
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8th (5) (10/1 +64%)Jambon |
10/1(+64%) | (5) Jambon 10/1, Every chance when fell last in a maiden at Turtulla latest; off a short-break; effective at 3m in points; brings plenty of potential to rules racing. Third in two points and every chance when falling last on latest; interesting contender. |
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9th (9) (22/1 +21%)Spanish Stroll |
22/1(+21%) | (9) Spanish Stroll 22/1, £75,000 Walk In The Park gelding; first foal of a mare who won a bumper and was effective at 2m in hurdles; respected yard so worth a market check on debut. £75,000 3yo; by Walk In The Park; yard is 12% in bumpers in last five seasons. |
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10th (3) (66/1 -200%)Baile An Or |
66/1(-200%) | (3) Baile An Or 66/1, Confirmed debut level on slower ground beaten 7 1/4l in a bumper at Exeter last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on S and G; more needed to win this. Unplaced at Wincanton and Exeter towards the end of 2025; others appeal more. |
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11th (13) (66/1 -200%)Equi Libre |
66/1(-200%) | (13) Equi Libre 66/1, Elm Park gelding; second foal, dam placed over hurdles in France, related to a Flat sprinter; up against it on debut. By Elm Park; stable has the odd bumper winner so worth a look in the market. |
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12th (14) (150/1 -50%)Maestrow |
150/1(-50%) | (14) Maestrow 150/1, Yard won this last year; did plenty early, tired quickly, modest debut well beaten in Listed NH Flat Race at Cheltenham only start; off a short-break; can do better down in class although this is still competitive. Tailed off at Cheltenham on New Year's Day; looks the stable's second string. |
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|PU| (12) (7/1 +50%)Red Metal |
7/1(+50%) | (12) Red Metal 7/1, Promising debut, well on top late 2 1/2l winner in a juvenile bumper at Hereford on debut; off a short-break; effective at 2m on S; improvement likely but needed. Cosy winner at Hereford in December, pulling clear with runner-up; one more to consider. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

MERLIN ALLEN produced a sparkling performance on his introduction at Aintree, winning as he liked, and the runner-up has since acquitted himself well in Listed company to give the form some gravitas. Jane Williams has a smart prospect on her hands but there are bright prospects in opposition, not least Le Roi Remi, who laughed at his Sandown rivals. Smile John Boy beat Ma Wang Des Bois at Hereford before disappointing at Warwick, while Rattlin Home struck between the flags in Ireland and now represents the Skeltons.

Point winner Rattlin Home is respected but the vote goes to MERLIN ALLEN, a smooth debut winner at Aintree in a fast time.
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