There were 53 Races on Friday 26th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at Sandown, 8 races at Cork, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Downpatrick, 8 races at Newcastle, 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 | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(10)  (6/1 +0%)Dominic's Fault |
6/1(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dominic's Fault 6/1, Well-bred, rangy sort who overcame a lengthy absence to land a 6-runner novice at Leicester (2m, heavy) in January. Travelled well long way before fading into third at Lingfield 5 weeks later. Given a bit of time since and open to progress now switching to a handicap. Tongue tied first time. Novice winner; goes handicapping with very low mileage and a tongue-tie is added. |
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1st (7)  (12/1 -9%)Scots Poet |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Scots Poet 12/1, Back to winning ways at Musselburgh on New Year's Day but well behind Mack The Man back there since. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Never gave his running last time but won nicely the time before and usually consistent. |
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2nd (5)  (15/2 +6%)Cuban Cigar |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cuban Cigar 15/2, Enhanced his good record at Musselburgh when scoring over 2m in November. Shaped as if still in good form when 9¼ lengths fourth of 13 to Mack The Man over 17.5f there 3 weeks ago. Runner-up in this race last year. Fairly consistent 6yo but it's never going to be easy off his current mark. |
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3rd (6)  (4/1 +47%)Mack The Man |
4/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mack The Man 4/1, Has reacted well to a visor lately, building on Ayr second when winning a competitive series final at Musselburgh (17.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Raised 8 lb but retains handicapping scope on old form. Had dropped to a good mark and he's got back on track in the visor; thereabouts. |
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4th (12)  (12/1 +14%)Polisud |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Polisud 12/1, One-time fairly useful chaser/hurdle winner in France who took advantage of a big drop in the weights to land a 2m Newcastle handicap last month. Backed that up when second there 3 weeks later. Another to consider. In form but drying ground might not be ideal for him and this is a rise in class. |
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5th (2)  (18/1 -80%)Well Planted |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Well Planted 18/1, Recorded a second C&D success in August and also went close here later that month. Not seen over hurdles since September but a recent spin on AW Flat should have put him spot on for this. Generally runs this track very well but he would prefer drier ground. |
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6th (1)  (6/1 +29%)Lively Citizen |
6/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lively Citizen 6/1, In good heart since returning to this sphere following a stint over the larger obstacles, winning at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month and good fourth of 19 at Aintree (2m, soft) a fortnight ago. Respected. Arrives here on the back of an excellent run two weeks ago at Aintree. |
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7th (8)  (9/2 +0%)Rascal |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rascal 9/2, Too free when well held sole outing in bumpers but has fared better over hurdles, building on his Warwick debut third last spring when winning 2m Doncaster maiden 6 months later. Pulled well clear of the rest when 3 lengths second in 2m Huntingdon handicap latest so a 3 lb nudge looks fair. Clear of the third when second to an improver at Huntingdon; enters the reckoning. |
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8th (3)  (25/1 -25%)Jason The Militant |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jason The Militant 25/1, One-time very smart hurdler for Henry de Bromhead but little impact for current yard, pulling up in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham latest. This undoubtedly easier but still has too much to prove. Has struggled for a while and his good days for Henry De Bromhead are a fading memory. |
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9th (11)  (14/1 +44%)Can't Stop Now |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Can't Stop Now 14/1, This front-runner won a 2m Musselburgh handicap hurdle last March and added to his tally on the Flat at Carlisle in August. Creditable second in a 2m Ayr handicap last month but disappointed on AW Flat 16 days later. Had a wind op since. Had wind surgery since his last run and could go well off this mark if back in good order. |
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|PU| (9)  (4/1 +20%)Old Gregorian |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Old Gregorian 4/1, Made a successful debut over hurdles after 6 months off in 2m Kelso maiden in October, beating one who won his next 2 starts. Pulled up at Aintree next time but better when third of 12 at Carlisle in February. Unexposed now handicapping after wind surgery (also tongue tied). Unexposed novice who should have more to offer in handicaps; had wind op. |
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|PU| (4)  (50/1 -178%)Forcing Bull |
50/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Forcing Bull 50/1, Won a pair of Sedgefield novice hurdles in March 2023 but well held in a handicap at Ayr the following month and pulled up in Haydock Grade on return in November. Off a further 5 months since. Still early days but betting perhaps the best guide to what's expected this afternoon. They were minor Sedgefield races that he won and unconvinced he's well handicapped. |
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MACK THE MAN arrested a slump in form when runner-up at Ayr and then built on that by going one position better at Musselburgh. An 8lb rise still leaves him well treated compared to the pick of his efforts and he actually drops in grade now. Polisud very nearly completed a Newcastle brace, and Rascal also arrives on the back of a pleasing second place. Lively Citizen outran big odds to make the frame at Aintree's Grand National meeting and competes here off the same mark.
A competitive handicap to open the card. DOMINIC'S FAULT travels like one who could be well treated off an opening mark of 107 and is given a chance to prove it with a tongue tie added. Rascal and Old Gregorian have similarly unexposed profiles to the selection, while Mack The Man and Lively Citizen have a lot more miles on the clock but arrive in good form.
The 5yo OLD GREGORIAN is a lightly raced handicap debutant and he has plenty of potential off this low a mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (11/1 +8%)Bretney |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bretney 11/1, Scored at Sandown in February and backed it up with a solid showing at Warwick. Seemingly amiss at Cheltenham last time but no surprise if he's back on his game with blinkers refitted. Pulled up on good ground last week but strong contender on his softer-ground form. |
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2nd (3)  (9/2 -35%)Duke Of Deception |
9/2(-35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Duke Of Deception 9/2, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase (5/2) at Haydock (25.6f, soft) 27 days ago, pushed out. Likeable type who represents a stable in red-hot form, so merits plenty of respect. Solid chase career and an easy winner last time; has no stamina doubts. |
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3rd (7)  (8/1 +6%)Tom Cody |
8/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Tom Cody 8/1, Came good in December, winning at Newcastle (3m) and Wetherby (19.5f, heavy) and got back on the up when scoring easily in 11-runner handicap at Carlisle recently. Could take a hand if he gets the longer trip. Won cosily over 3m at Carlisle (heavy) and gives the impression that he'd stay all day. |
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4th (8)  (5/1 +0%)Breeze Of Wind |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Breeze Of Wind 5/1, Has upped his form since switched to chasing, making it 4 wins in this sphere when seeing off 4 rivals over 4m at Hexham last month. Shaped as if still in form (made a couple of errors) behind Tom Cody at Carlisle last time and return to this sort of trip should suit. Strong claims. Has won over 4m so he'll stay okay, but has got himself high in the weights. |
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5th (1)  (22/1 -159%)Houston Texas |
22/1(-159%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Houston Texas 22/1, Added to his fine record at Carlisle when scoring on return (26.2f) there in November. Not at best since but this at least represents a drop in grade, so not completely ruled out. Capable staying handicapper on his day but has been below par of late. |
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6th (9)  (13/2 +59%)Return Fire |
13/2(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Return Fire 13/2, Started the season well but has lost form since and has a bit to prove compared to some of his rivals. Below par at Hexham latest where he usually goes well; not yet looked a thorough stayer. |
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7th (4)  (12/1 -85%)Prince Des Fichaux |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Prince Des Fichaux 12/1, Very good second of 12 in Eider Chase (11/1) at Newcastle on penultimate outing and backed it up with a solid showing when fourth at Kelso 11 days ago. Visor back on and, while others look better treated, he's a proven stayer. Good recent efforts include a second in the 4m1f Eider; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
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|U| (2)  (5/1 +9%)Conkwell Legend |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Conkwell Legend 5/1, Useful winning handicap hurdler who hasn't quite reached that level as a chaser but arrives on the back of a creditable second at Exeter earlier in the month. Still relatively unexposed in this sphere. Dual hurdle winner but 0-7 over fences; stays this far but others can see it out stronger. |
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|PU| (5)  (9/2 +50%)Haute Estime |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Haute Estime 9/2, Going well when falling 3 out in class 2 handicap here on reappearance and easily most encouraging effort since when third at Bangor a couple of months ago. One to consider from an appealing mark. First long-distance challenge when only 4l away at Bangor (3m5f) two months ago. |
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Tom Cody had Breeze Of Wind back in fourth when victorious at Carlisle, although his rival is 3lb better off and more proven at this sort of stamina-sapping trip thanks to his success over 4m at Hexham last month. DUKE OF DECEPTION should have no problem staying either, having occupied the runner-up berth in the North Wales National at Bangor, and he followed that up with a decisive triumph at Haydock. There should be more to come. Bretney failed to fire at Cheltenham last week but can't be written off just yet, and Eider second Prince Des Fichaux is right in this too.
BREEZE OF WIND is highly progressive and shaped much better than the result having made mistakes at Carlisle last time, so he's a solid choice to get back to winning ways. Duke of Deception arrives on the back of a career best when scoring at Haydock and his stable is flying, so he's an obvious danger, while Haute Estime is one to note from a lenient mark.
Duke Of Deception is solid but HAUTE ESTIME (nap) wasn't far behind him at Bangor and the mare is now better off at the weights.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (1/5 +20%)Stoke The Fire |
1/5(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Stoke The Fire 1/5, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and easy winner on hurdles debut at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) in January. Not disgraced in a Thurles Grade 3 and a 2m Naas novice the last twice and should prove too strong for these rivals. Tramore maiden hurdle winner who holds leading claims under a 7lb penalty. |
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2nd (5)  (10/3 +17%)Tommys Law |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tommys Law 10/3, Runner-up both starts in points and stepped up on previous Rules efforts when failing by a whisker in an Ayr maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) last month. Likely to emerge as the main danger to Stoke The Fire. Went very close at Ayr last month and stands out as the main threat to Stoke The Fire. |
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3rd (6)  (50/1 +38%)Twoplacesatonetime |
50/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Twoplacesatonetime 50/1, Maiden pointer who hasn't offered much in 2 starts under Rules. Displayed ability in points but tailed off/pulled up last autumn on first two hurdle runs. |
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4th (7)  (25/1 -79%)Uncle Mac |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Uncle Mac 25/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Antunes. Didn't shape too badly when third of 8 on hurdles debut/first run following a wind op on return at Hereford (19.7f, good) in November. Absent since but each-way chance for new yard here in a first-time hood/tongue tie. Near-20l third on sole hurdle start; possible he'll again run into a place; stable debut. |
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5th (3)  (25/1 +0%)Jingle Du Gouet |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jingle Du Gouet 25/1, Successful on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but little to shout about on recent hurdles debut at Market Rasen. British maiden point winner; soundly beaten on hurdle debut but not ruled out each-way. |
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6th (2)  (80/1 -100%)Bellslea |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bellslea 80/1, Didn't show much in 3 starts on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish in 2021 and best watched starting out over hurdles for new yard on the back of a mammoth absence. Down the field in August/September 2021 on his three Flat runs; absent since. |
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|PU| (8)  (33/1 +18%)Justwatchmedance |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Justwatchmedance 33/1, No show 3 starts over hurdles in Ireland last year and big step forward will be needed on debut for new yard. No better than seventh last August/September across his three hurdle runs in Ireland. |
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|PU| (4)  (100/1 -300%)Racquet Club |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Racquet Club 100/1, Failed to trouble the judge in 3 runs on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh in 2022 and pulled up on hurdles debut at Kelso 11 days ago. Ability on the Flat in 2022 but then absent until Kelso last Monday, when pulled up. |
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STOKE THE FIRE is likely to go off a very short price, and for good reason, because he has displayed a good level of form since going jumping. The five-year-old started off with a bloodless Tramore success, followed by a third in Grade 3 company, and although his latest Naas fourth wasn't quite what was expected, he should still have enough quality to help Willie Mullins towards his first UK trainers' title. Tommys Law was just denied at Ayr and could be booked for second again, unless Bellslea takes a big step forward for the switch to this discipline.
STOKE THE FIRE wasn't beaten far in a stronger novice than this at Naas last time and he looks set to make a small contribution to Willie Mullins' bid for the British jumps trainers' championship. Tommys Law took a step forward when going close at Ayr and he is clear second choice ahead of Uncle Mac.
The Willie Mullins-trained STOKE THE FIRE has run well in some warm novice hurdles in Ireland and this could be a good opportunity.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (7/4 +65%)Jacks Parrot |
7/4(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jacks Parrot 7/4, Bumper winner who seemed to show much improved form upped to 3m to record a first success over obstacles in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago, jumping much better than on British debut. 8 lb higher but he's a young chaser going places. His Uttoxeter stroll might be dodgy form, though handicapper didn't go doolally with 8lb. |
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2nd (9)  (10/1 +9%)Busty Boy |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Busty Boy 10/1, Successful on 3 of his 4 starts in Irish points so no surprise he left hurdles form behind when making a winning chase debut at Kelso on return. Took a step back in the right direction after 3 months off when second of 4 at Newcastle (20.1f, heavy) recently but this is tougher. No match for the winner last time but returning to further looks the right move. |
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3rd (5)  (11/1 -69%)Gold Emery |
11/1(-69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gold Emery 11/1, Point/hurdles winner who got better with each run over fences last season and put a poor effort behind him when finishing runner-up at Haydock (28.4f, heavy) last month (front pair clear). Has had several near misses over fences and first-time headgear could eke out that bit extra. 0-7 as a chaser but runner-up four times and dangerous if avoiding mistakes. |
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4th (3)  (12/1 -33%)Bella Bliss |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bella Bliss 12/1, Has scored 3 times over fences this season and got back on track after a few disappointing efforts when 4¼ lengths third of 5 to Favori de Champdou in Grade 3 at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) last week. That was a substandard graded event run at a steady gallop, however. Good third in a Grade 3 in Ireland last time and less taxing conditions here in her favour. |
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5th (4)  (6/1 -50%)Artic Row |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Artic Row 6/1, Justified market confidence in an Ayr handicap in good style in December. Made it 3-3 over obstacles at that track when getting the better of an argument with Monochromix last time and while this 9 lb higher mark demands more, he remains open to improvement as a chaser. Progressive, and breeding offers plenty of optimism for him staying this longer trip. |
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6th (2)  (11/2 -10%)Charles Ritz |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Charles Ritz 11/2, Low-mileage 8-y-o who tasted success over hurdles and improved when opening his chase account following at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day. However, he's failed to build on that on both subsequent starts and now first-time headgear goes on. Not built on his Exeter win and much depends on what effect the cheekpieces have. |
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|F| (7)  (33/1 -83%)Petrastar |
33/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Petrastar 33/1, Off the mark over fences over C&D in June and wasn't helped by a loose horse when third over same C&D in September. Struggled at Ludlow when last seen 6 months ago and returns down at his last winning mark. Others look stronger, though. Course winner but inconsistent; couldn't be sure what to expect back from a break. |
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|PU| (8)  (5/1 +55%)So They Say |
5/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) So They Say 5/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who confirmed the promise of her chase debut when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh in January. Similar form when third on both starts since and should make another bold bid from the front. Still relatively unexposed and has a nice racing weight returned to further. |
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|PU| (10)  (33/1 -408%)Heritier De Sivola |
33/1(-408%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Heritier De Sivola 33/1, Winning hurdler who has really got his act together in this sphere with the aid of cheekpieces, completing a quick hat-trick when edging out Camp Belan at Hexham (3m, heavy) last month. Had winning run ended with a whimper at Carlisle last time, so needs to bounce back quickly. It had been all good in the cheekpieces until running no race at Carlisle; up the weights. |
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|PU| (1)  (40/1 -344%)Universal Folly |
40/1(-344%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Universal Folly 40/1, Completed a hat-trick over fences at Hexham in October and continued in good heart when runner-up at Aintree (25f) and Carlisle (20f). Beaten long before the extra distance might have been an issue at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) 3 months ago and has since moved yards. Market check needed. Left Nicky Richards after tailed off in the Edinburgh National; had been running well. |
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The hat-trick seeking Artic Row is sure to prove popular having completed a double at Ayr last month. However, a 9lb rise in the handicap for that success could be enough to prevent Nick Alexander's gelding from following up, with BUSTY BOY making most appeal. The son of Ivawood hasn't been seen to best effect since dropping in trip and this stiffer test of stamina could be just what the doctor ordered. Jacks Parrot and Gold Emery also warrant a second look.
It's difficult to ascertain what exactly JACKS PARROT achieved when thumping his two rivals at Uttoxeter earlier in the month, but he jumped much better than he had on British debut, so he's chanced to come out on top in a much more competitive contest. Second choice is Artic Row, who made it three wins in as many completed starts over fences in a manner that suggests he's yet to show all he can at Ayr 7 weeks ago, with So They Say and Gold Emery taken to fight out third.
Nick Alexander's ARTIC ROW is a progressive chaser who might be better again over this longer distance and he can keep his run going.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (15/8 +32%)Chasing Fire |
15/8(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chasing Fire 15/8, Multiple hurdles winner who stepped up on those efforts when making an impressive winning return/chasing debut in a novice at Uttoxeter in October. Jumping errors have surfaced since but he was right back on track when second at Kelso in March. Has stamina to prove for this far. Prone to untidy jumping but good chance otherwise over a longer trip that could suit. |
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2nd (7)  (7/2 +22%)Geryville |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Geryville 7/2, Winless last season but finally cashed in on a falling mark in re-fitted blinkers at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. That wasn't much of a race and he's been hit with a 7 lb rise but he is at least in form. Did well to win so convincingly at Carlisle when 2m4f looked on the sharp side. |
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3rd (3)  (8/1 -45%)Marown |
8/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Marown 8/1, Hasn't won since his novice days but hard to be too critical of him this season, third at worse (in admittedly small-field contests) in 5 outings. Likely to give it another good go. Having a solid season and he finished third in this two years ago when 3lb higher. |
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4th (5)  (10/1 -43%)African Dance |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) African Dance 10/1, Perfect start over fences when landing a 9-runner Ayr handicap (20.5f, good to soft) on final start in 2021. Well prepared to follow up 15 months later in February 2023 so subsequent similar absence may not be an issue. Same mark. Unbeaten in two handicap chases some 448 days apart; able when fresh and well handicapped. |
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|PU| (6)  (9/4 +44%)Readysteadybeau |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Readysteadybeau 9/4, Won this race a year ago from 7 lb lower and right back to best when making all at Ayr in December. Unable to land a blow from off the pace at Musselburgh and that effort easy enough to excuse. Couldn't lead last time; if getting to the front he's not without hope of staying there. |
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|PU| (4)  (40/1 -300%)Cooper's Cross |
40/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cooper's Cross 40/1, Had an excellent campaign last season, winning Sky Bet and Doncaster and excellent second in the Scottish National at Ayr final start. However, no show in 5 starts this term so has plenty to prove. This season hasn't got going at all and there's no sign of him turning things around. |
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A switch to more forceful tactics saw a much improved display from last month's Carlisle scorer GERYVILLE. The eight-year-old looks more than capable of defying a 7lb rise in the ratings judged on that performance and he's taken to complete a double. African Dance clearly hasn't been the easiest to train, but he isn't taken lightly in his hat-trick bid after a 444-day absence. His stablemate Chasing Fire also has the form to feature.
AFRICAN DANCE has clearly had his share of problems but he's looked pretty talented when making the track and given he's won after 15 months off in the past, this latest absence isn't a major worry. Readysteadybeau won this race last year and is a threat, as is Chasing Fire, a stablemate of the selection, if his stamina holds.
It's been a long time between drinks for MAROWN but he was third in this two years ago and has been knocking on the door.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (8/11 +51%)Plaisir Des Flos |
8/11(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Plaisir Des Flos 8/11, Has left his previous efforts behind switched to handicaps, staying on strongly to complete the hat-trick in conditionals/amateurs event at Ayr (20.4f, soft) a week ago. Goes unpenalised for his latest success so he looks to hold leading claims. Escapes a penalty for last week's Ayr win which was pretty comfortable in the end. |
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2nd (8)  (13/2 +28%)Tommy Combats |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tommy Combats 13/2, Placed on first of 2 starts in Irish points and has been going the right way over hurdles, still looking in need of the experience when third of 9 on his handicap debut at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) last month. Can make his presence felt. Has some scope and was seen in a different light when third on handicap debut at Carlisle. |
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3rd (1)  (17/2 -55%)Gustoso |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gustoso 17/2, Hadn't made much impact previously but, in first-time cheekpieces, he showed much improved form when winning novice handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 25 days ago, responding well. Could have more to offer now that he's up and running. Came clear to win well at Huntingdon and this chasing type has more improvement in him. |
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4th (6)  (14/1 -56%)Master Bricklayer |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Master Bricklayer 14/1, Sent handicapping over a longer trip, got back on track when second of 12 at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) in March, though again showed an awkward side. Task is now to be able to build on his latest effort. Nice first race in handicaps when staying on well from an unpromising position at Ayr. |
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5th (10)  (22/1 +0%)River Ayr |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) River Ayr 22/1, Runner-up in an Ayr bumper on debut and improved on his first 2 starts in maiden hurdles when fifth of 11 at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in February. Failed to repeat that effort in handicap at Ayr last time, but he should be suited by this longer trip. Didn't look well treated for his handicap debut at Ayr and was never dangerous. |
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6th (13)  (28/1 -27%)Maura Jeanne |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Maura Jeanne 28/1, Remains a maiden but was showing better signs for her current yard when last seen, still having plenty to do 3 out when third of 7 at Kelso (25.8f, good to firm) on her final outing last May. Mark has eased further ahead of her return from 11 months off. Running well during the opening half of last year but off since and still a maiden. |
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7th (2)  (7/1 +0%)Bitsnbuckles |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bitsnbuckles 7/1, Upped in trip for his handicap debut, took a step forward when getting off the mark in 11-runner event at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft) in January, scoring with a bit in hand. Possibly found testing conditions against him next time, so he's not one to write off. Looked progressive at Huntingdon and heavy ground likely to blame for latest blip. |
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8th (11)  (22/1 +21%)Sattam |
22/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sattam 22/1, Showed fair form when making the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Dermot Weld, but below that level so far in maiden/novice hurdles for his current yard. Has work to do as he makes the switch to handicaps. Modest hurdle form but now into handicaps and he had useful bumper form in Ireland. |
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9th (14)  (18/1 -100%)Goguenard |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Goguenard 18/1, Has progressed well switched to handicaps this season, again showing a good attitude when making it 3 wins from 4 starts at Stratford (22f, heavy) in March. However, was possibly unsuited by less testing conditions when run of good form halted at Chepstow last time. Acts well in the mud and reportedly found conditions too quick last time. |
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10th (9)  (40/1 -186%)Thats Jet |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Thats Jet 40/1, Modest on the Flat but has shown more over hurdles, running to a fair level when runner-up in a Killarney maiden in August (final start for Ross O'Sullivan). Hasn't matched that yet in 3 starts for his current yard, but he could do better now handicapping. Quiet in three British runs (none handicaps) but interesting on the pick of his Irish form. |
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11th (5)  (33/1 -136%)Lucky Soldier |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lucky Soldier 33/1, Encouraging second in a bumper at Ayr on debut and showed more than previously over hurdles when third in a Kelso maiden (20.9f, soft) last time, finishing with running left. Could do with brushing up his jumping as he makes his handicap debut. Brings potential into handicaps, especially if brushing up on his jumping. |
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12th (12)  (33/1 -50%)One Step Up |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) One Step Up 33/1, Some promise in novice/maiden hurdles but hasn't found any progress sent handicapping on his last 3 starts, faring no better after a breathing operation when seventh of 12 at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) last time. First run for yard after leaving Nicky Richards. Well beaten in his three handicaps for Nicky Richards, the latest after wind surgery. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
PLAISIR DES FLOS has been well placed by Fergal O'Brien having made it a treble at Ayr last Friday in a conditional/amateur riders' event. With him being turned out quickly and some 13lb well-in, when factoring Jack Hogan's claim, the five-year-old is expected to be a tough nut to crack. Master Bricklayer is expected to have more to offer following his second at Ayr last month, while Goguenard could bounce back after his below-par effort at Chepstow.
PLAISIR DES FLOS has thrived since sent handicapping, scoring in impressive style at Ayr last week, and without a penalty for that he can go on to land the 4-timer. Gustoso got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces on his latest outing and could be the biggest threat, with the progressive Tommy Combats completing the shortlist.
Plenty with chances but PLAISIR DES FLOS is clearly ahead of the game after winning comfortably off this mark last week at Ayr.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (6/1 +25%)Takt De Touques |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Takt De Touques 6/1, €60,000 buy, dam, French chaser (19f-2¾m winner), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3½m) Organdi. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Mar 23). Tongue tied. Well worth a look. Made it third-time lucky in Irish points in a four-runner race at Portrush. |
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2nd (11)  (10/1 +50%)Bespoke Tailor |
10/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Bespoke Tailor 10/1, €6,000 Malinas gelding. Half-brother to temperamental but fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Invincible Cave. Ran in void race at Kelso 11 days ago (went off 13/2). Went off 13-2 at Kelso (soft) 11 days ago in a bumper that was declared void. |
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3rd (1)  (6/1 -20%)Caughtinyourtrance |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Caughtinyourtrance 6/1, £40,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points. Easy to back fitted with a tongue strap at Wetherby but made a promising start to his Rules career behind a pair of southern raiders with experience in this sphere. Entitled to progress and rider takes off 3 lb. Point winner who was third to respected opposition at Wetherby. |
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4th (3)  (28/1 -75%)Lost Frequencies |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lost Frequencies 28/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Sandmason gelding. Dam pulled up sole start in points, from family of high-class staying chaser Empire of Dirt. Runner-up in Irish point (Mar 3). Runner-up in a testing-ground Irish point in early March; the third has since won a point. |
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5th (9)  (11/1 -100%)Young Getaway |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Young Getaway 11/1, From the family of high-class hurdler (2m-19f winner) Iktitaf. 7/2, given a considerate introduction on debut at Ayr 4 months ago. Fifth of seven at Ayr but wasn't beaten far and he's since undergone a wind op. |
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6th (4)  (18/1 +45%)Magna Victor |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Magna Victor 18/1, Telescope gelding. Dam placed once on Flat. Dam speedily bred; sire brings stamina to the table but he wouldn't be the obvious answer. |
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7th (2)  (3/1 -9%)Dangerous Touch |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dangerous Touch 3/1, £135,000 buy, runner-up sole outing in Irish points. All the rage in the betting but promised more than what he delivered at Wetherby 4 weeks ago. Could improve. Went close in a point and plenty of positives to take out of his fourth at Wetherby. |
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8th (10)  (125/1 -279%)Trysting Thorn |
125/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Trysting Thorn 125/1, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to ungenuine but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2¾m-33f winner) Another Rum. Trainer 0-37 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Dam well beaten in a bumper, half-sister to useful marathon chaser Another Rum. |
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9th (6)  (25/1 -25%)Saratoga Steve |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Saratoga Steve 25/1, Well held in 2 bumpers. Showed more at Ayr last time but was still beaten about 10l and looks a work in progress. |
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10th (14)  (66/1 -100%)Crafty Dancer |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Crafty Dancer 66/1, Dragon Dancer filly. Dam modest 1¼m winner on Flat. Sam 1m2f winner (RPR 62), half-sister to winners Danz Choice (5f-1m) and Luduamf (6f 2yo). |
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11th (12)  (13/2 +19%)Kow Boy Sivola |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Kow Boy Sivola 13/2, €55,000 3-y-o, Noroit gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including high-class 2m chaser Funambule Sivola and French hurdler Illiade de Sivola. Likely type on paper. 55,000euros 3yo; 11th foal; brother to Funambule Sivola (high-class 2m chaser). |
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12th (5)  (9/2 -13%)Moon Phases |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Moon Phases 9/2, £150,000 buy, dam unraced, from family of smart staying chaser Southern Vic. Fourth in Irish point (Nov 2023). Bought for £150,000 after finishing fourth in a 3m Irish point and that form looks okay. |
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13th (13)  (50/1 -317%)Lord Fortescue |
50/1(-317%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Lord Fortescue 50/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Fortescue Wood and poor hurdler Lewa House. Dam bumper/chase winner around 2m. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to winners Lewa House (2m4f hurdle) and Fortescue Wood (bumper/2m hurdle). |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
KOW BOY SIVOLA makes plenty of appeal on his racecourse bow travelling over from Ireland and the four-year-old, who is a full-brother to the dual Game Spirit winner Funambule Sivola, may take advantage of a contest which lacks depth. Caughtinyourtrance wasn't disgraced when third at Wetherby on his first start under Rules and he is capable of being in the mix. Dangerous Touch and Lost Frequencies are others to note.
CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE made a promising start at Wetherby and gets the vote with improvement likely. Takt de Touques and Lord Fortescue head up a host of interesting newcomers.
Moon Phases is interesting but CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE is marginally preferred after chasing home respected opposition at Wetherby.
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