Plumpton Races & Results 1 Sunday 7th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Plumpton Races & Results Tomform Sunday 7th January 2024

There were 22 Races on Sunday 7th January 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 7th January 2024

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12:45 Plumpton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/4 -14%) Through The Ages	0.25 1/4(-14%)	(1) Through The Ages 1/4, Fair maiden on the Flat for Charlie Appleby at the start of 2023. Left form of his hurdle debut third well behind when landing a 2m Newbury juvenile (heavy) from the front just before Christmas. Should be more to come from him. Made all to win readily by 15l at Newbury last month; should be very hard to catch here.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -14%) Nachtgeist	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Nachtgeist 4/1, Useful on Flat in Germany and from the family of top-class hurdler/chaser Melon. Disappointing on hurdle debut but did offer more when 9¾ lengths third of 6 at Hereford on Thursday. That form is only modest but he's still the obvious one to chase home the favourite. Useful on the Flat in Germany and was third over hurdles at Hereford on Thursday.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 +31%) Macari	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Macari 11/1, Modest form when mid-field in 2 bumpers in November and similar story when sixth of 7 on Sandown hurdling debut last month, not impressing with his jumping. A lot more will be needed to trouble Through The Ages. Showed only minor promise in two bumpers and made a low-key hurdling debut.
4	5 4th (5) (100/1 -52%) Clenched	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Clenched 100/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who was a remote seventh on his recent Doncaster hurdle debut. Ran well to a point on recent hurdling debut but was well beaten in the end.
5th	4 5th (4) (200/1 -100%) No Guarantee	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) No Guarantee 200/1, No show in 2 bumpers and a Kempton juvenile hurdle. Well down the field in his two bumpers and was pulled up when 200-1 for hurdle debut.

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12:45 Plumpton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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THROUGH THE AGES justified strong market support when bolting up at Newbury last month and it is hard to look past him today, despite the penalty. Nachtgeist finished a solid third at Hereford three days ago and would perhaps be the main danger should he be turned out quickly, while Macari, whose hurdling bow wasn't devoid of promise, appeals most of the remainder.

This looks an excellent opportunity for THROUGH THE AGES to add to last month's Newbury success. Nachtgeist showed some aptitude for hurdling at Hereford the other day and can follow Gary Moore's charge home.

It's hard to get away from THROUGH THE AGES, who dominated from the front and won by a wide margin at Newbury last month.

12:45 Plumpton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (9/4 +32%) Oxygen	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) Oxygen 9/4, Hurdle winner in France in 2021. Made a low-key start for this yard over hurdles last winter but different proposition over fences this time round, winning handicaps at Lingfield and over C&D. A 6 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 in British chases, the latter win over C&D last month; probably has more to offer.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +40%) Scarface	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(3) Scarface 9/2, Recorded a brace of small-field novice hurdle victories last season. Best effort over fences this term when 7¾ lengths third of 7 to Oxygen over C&D 3 weeks ago but an 8 lb swing in the weights doesn't look enough for him to turn the tables. Cheekpieces added. Yet fully to convince over fences but kept on for third over C&D last month; headgear on.
1	1 (1) (11/8 -10%) Authorised Speed	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(1) Authorised Speed 11/8, Useful hurdler who would surely have made a winning start over fences but for departing 2 out at Ascot (17f) 16 days ago, yet to be asked for maximum effort. Well worth another chance. Triple novice hurdle winner last season; in front when falling on recent chasing debut.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -63%) Rock My Way	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(2) Rock My Way 13/2, Not quite as good as a 2½m Grade 2 novice hurdle win at Cheltenham last January might suggest but he is pretty useful and a point win at the start of his career suggests he should take to chasing. Sports a first-time tongue tie (has had wind surgery). Grade 2 novice hurdle winner; Irish point form bodes well for his chasing prospects.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -115%) Red Windsor	14 14/1(-115%)	(4) Red Windsor 14/1, Fairly useful winner over hurdles. Distant last of 4 on his chase debut/reappearance but more like it at second time of asking over fences when 9 lengths second of 5 over 2m here 48 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit him, Well beaten on chasing debut but subsequent second of five here was much more encouraging.

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13:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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Oxygen arrives in search of his hat-trick having won over C&D last month but, though he merits respect, preference is for AUTHORISED SPEED. Gary Moore's charge was going best when coming to grief at the second-last on his fencing bow and the talented seven-year-old can make amends today. Scarface (third) is 8lb better off with Oxygen for their recent clash and should not be underestimated either.

An interesting novice handicap chase. AUTHORISED SPEED looked all set to make a successful start to his chase career when tipping up at the second last at Ascot last month and is taken to gain compensation and deny Oxygen the hat-trick.

Authorised Speed is respected but slight preference is for C&D winner OXYGEN, who is 2-2 over fences in Britain.

13:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/5 +20%) Classic Anthem	0.8 4/5(+20%)	(1) Classic Anthem 4/5, Expensive recruit from the Irish pointing field who is shaping up nicely over hurdles, placing in maiden/novices before making a successful switch to handicap company at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month. More to come, particularly at this trip. Moves up in trip after winning 2m Sandown handicap last month; leading contender.
2	2 (2) (6/1 -100%) Rock Danse	6 6/1(-100%)	(2) Rock Danse 6/1, Point winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Hexham maiden over this trip (heavy) last month. That form is nothing special but he has the potential for better again. Stayed on well to win Hexham maiden last month and can probably improve again.
3	3 (3) (6/1 -71%) West Warhorse	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) West Warhorse 6/1, Left his hurdling debut behind when landing 7-runner novice hurdle (5/1) at Fakenham (2½m, heavy) 19 days ago. Open to further progress. Readily won modest Fakenham maiden by 16l last month; warrants consideration.
8	8 (8) (10/3 +49%) Walks Like The Man	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(8) Walks Like The Man 10/3, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in Newton Abbot bumper in October. Not up to a Cheltenham listed bumper next time and beaten 18 lengths when third on 2m course hurdle debut last month. Needs to step up on that form but it's early days and Harry Cobden is booked. Slightly disappointing when well-held third on hurdle debut but remains a good prospect.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -57%) Diplomatic Ash	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Diplomatic Ash 22/1, Showed ability without threatening in 2m Newbury maiden hurdle on debut just before Christmas. Should progress, particularly now stepping up in trip. Never better than midfield on debut at Newbury; moves up from 2m today.
5	5 (5) (250/1 -25%) D'ambonnay	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) D'ambonnay 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers/maiden hurdles. Well beaten at huge odds on both hurdling starts, the latter over C&D three weeks ago.
7	7 (7) (300/1 -200%) No More No	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) No More No 300/1, Unplaced completed start in points and has failed to complete both starts under Rules, pulled up when sent off 200/1 for a 20.5f Leicester novice hurdle last time. Didn't get far on rules debut in November and was pulled up after struggling last time.
4	4 (4) (300/1 -355%) Can't Buy Time	300 300/1(-355%)	(4) Can't Buy Time 300/1, Better effort in maiden hurdles for Padraig Roche in Ireland over the summer when sixth of 12 at Kilbeggan but the form is barely modest. Likely outsider now setting out for new stable with a tongue tie added. Didn't show a great deal in two Irish maiden hurdles last summer; now with new stable.

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13:45 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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The vote goes to CLASSIC ANTHEM, who was on target in a handicap at Sandown last month. Back in a novices' hurdle on his second start following wind surgery, there should be more to come from Jim Boyle's charge and he may prove tough to beat. Both Rock Danse and West Warhorse were victorious last time so they must feature prominently in calculations, along with Walks Like The Man, who hit the frame over 2m here 20 days ago.

CLASSIC ANTHEM won a competitive 2m novice handicap at Sandown last time and could have more to offer now stepping up to 2½m so he's taken to defy the penalty. Fellow last-time-out winners Rock Danse and West Warhorse may give him most to do.

2m Sandown handicap winner CLASSIC ANTHEM has the most compelling form and there's a good chance he can progress again over 2m4f.

13:45 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (2/1 +58%) Ramo	2 2/1(+58%)	(7) Ramo 2/1, Progressive since upped to staying trips and having resumed winning ways on return at Ludlow in November, he quickly dispelled a lesser effort when runner-up at Carlisle (25f) 3 weeks ago. Remains of interest from this sort of mark. Three wins in 2023 (one over C&D); not yet fully exposed but needs a career best.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -40%) Eldorado Allen	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(3) Eldorado Allen 7/2, Very smart chaser who arrives having run a cracker when fourth in last month's Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, staying on gradually from 4 out. Much lower hurdles mark to explore here and his rider takes off a handy 5 lb. Well worth a second look. Placed in two hot handicap chases this season; back hurdling off lower mark; interesting.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +22%) Hititi	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Hititi 7/2, Ended last season on a high, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m and better for reappearance effort when edged out late on at Sandown (23.5f) 4 weeks ago (On The Blind Side placed third). That may not prove his limit at staying trips and he's respected. Progressive 7yo; comes here after running very well in defeat at Sandown last month.
8	8 (8) (9/2 -13%) Transmission	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Transmission 9/2, Low-mileage 7-y-o who cemented positive start for new stable when good third on handicap debut at Ascot (23.5f) 2 weeks ago, coming from much further back than pair that beat him. That rates strong form for the grade and he's worth a look at the foot of the weights. Placed on both starts for current stable; might fare better now back on soft ground.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -75%) On The Blind Side	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) On The Blind Side 14/1, One-time smart hurdler who cashed in from a career-low mark at Newbury (3m) in March. Ended his campaign with a poor run at Cheltenham in April but showed he retains plenty of ability when third in 8-runner handicap at Sandown 4 weeks ago. Ran well on last month's seasonal debut but younger rivals appeal more all the same.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -100%) Call Me Lord	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Call Me Lord 16/1, Made a winning return last term and repeated the feat this time around, albeit looking flattered as the pace collapsed when beating 4-rivals at Hereford (19.7f) 3 weeks ago, leading after the last and driven out. Rider takes off handy 5 lb but this likely to prove tougher. Kept on stoutly from unpromising position to win over 2m3f last time; back up in trip here.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -122%) Annual Invictus	20 20/1(-122%)	(2) Annual Invictus 20/1, Course winner who tasted success twice over hurdles last season, latterly at Newbury (24.2f) in February, taking full advantage of an easy time on the front end. Finished midfield in competitive handicap chase contests after and record fresh a plus ahead of this return to timber. Not seen since respectable sixth in major handicap chase last April; on fairly tough mark.
6	6 (6) (28/1 -27%) Mario De Pail	28 28/1(-27%)	(6) Mario De Pail 28/1, Fairly useful but error-prone maiden handicap chaser who was weak in the betting and ran poorly when pulled up back over hurdles at Chepstow (23.6f) over Christmas. Tongue tie added to cheekpieces now. Ran okay in two autumn chases but pulled up over hurdles 11 days ago; others look safer.

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14:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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In what is likely to be a thorough test of stamina, HITITI is preferred following a strong runner-up effort on heavy ground at Sandown last month. A progressive handicapper last season, Mark Walford's charge can bounce back to winning ways at the main expense of recent Hereford winner Call Me Lord and Eldorado Allen, who has been running with credit over fences of late and is attractively-handicapped over the smaller obstacles. On The Blind Side and Ramo cannot be ruled out either.

Established as a smart chaser, ELDORADO ALLEN ran another sound race when fourth in last month's Coral Gold Cup and, operating from his much lower mark in this sphere, with his rider taking off a handy 5 lb, he could be worth siding with to get back on the winning trail. Transmission and Ramo are a pair of low-mileage stayers going the right way and are feared, as is Hititi, who is another well in the mix.

This can go to improving 7yo HITITI (nap), who was nicely clear of On The Blind Side when second to a progressive rival last month.

14:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (5/1 +17%) Foxboro	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) Foxboro 5/1, Bagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season and back to form with a bang when producing a career-best win at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) last month, suited by the step up to a marathon trip. 5 lb rise seems fair and shortlist material. Hosed up by 20l over Exeter's 3m6f last month and a 5lb rise could have been worse.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +8%) Rose Of Arcadia	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Rose Of Arcadia 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who can boast a good strike rate and wasn't beaten far in a listed chase at Newbury last time. Not discounted. Ran surprisingly well in a Listed event last time; slog in the mud here won't faze her.
6	6 (6) (7/2 +36%) Sporting Ace	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Sporting Ace 7/2, Held form well over hurdles despite proving expensive to follow during a busy 2022/23 schedule. Left chase debut form behind as he proved himself better in this sphere than over hurdles when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy, 6/1) 29 days ago and promises to stay this far. Jumped well and came clear over Chepstow's extended 2m7f last month; not dismissed.
7	7 (7) (9/2 -13%) Dom Of Mary	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Dom Of Mary 9/2, Got off the mark over fences at Stratford in April and caught the eye after 6 months off when a running-on fourth at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft). Decent sixth in much better race at Cheltenham soon after and player back down in class with cheekpieces back on. Ran well for a long way over Cheltenham's extended 3m3f latest; this is a lower grade.
11	11 (11) (11/1 -10%) Special Acceptance	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Special Acceptance 11/1, Course winner who's been runner-up on his last 3 starts but looks vulnerable back up in class. Runner-up in this three years ago and returns in solid form for another crack at it.
9	9 (9) (11/2 +15%) Gold Clermont	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(9) Gold Clermont 11/2, Landed back-to-back handicaps here (25.7f) in March and all the better for reappearance run over hurdles when resuming winning ways at Fakenham (29.1f, heavy) 19 days ago by 14 lengths from Eceparti, avoiding the churned-up ground by steering a very wide course. More needed up 6 lb in better race. Improving mare who goes well here and romped home 19 days ago at Fakenham.
1	1 (1) (12/1 -60%) Tommie Beau	12 12/1(-60%)	(1) Tommie Beau 12/1, Dual chase winner in the summer and better than ever when enhancing his good strike rate at Sedgefield (Durham National) and Fontwell (Southern National) last 2 starts. Smashing stayer but 5 lb rise for latest win looks on the harsh side. On another career-high mark but he's already bagged three regional Nationals.
10	10 (10) (14/1 -87%) Eceparti	14 14/1(-87%)	(10) Eceparti 14/1, Took advantage of a career-low mark in emphatic style when making a winning return at Chepstow (26.3f) in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course (23.6f, heavy) 8 days later but a further 8 lb rise prevented the hat-trick at Fakenham. Will do well to reverse recent Fakenham placings with easy winner Gold Clermont.
8	8 (8) (18/1 -100%) Blame The Game	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Blame The Game 18/1, Three-time chase winner last season who built on return when mid-field in Cheltenham handicap. Can build on that again but heavy ground would be a concern. Just missed out in this last year off 3lb lower; didn't run badly last time at Cheltenham.
4	4 (4) (20/1 +0%) Iceo Madrik	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Iceo Madrik 20/1, Useful chaser in France for David Cottin but he has offered little so far for this yard, including back hurdling on Newbury reappearance 37 days ago. Plenty to prove. A foggy case can be made on some of his French form, but poor so far for this yard.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -52%) Sidi Ismael	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Sidi Ismael 50/1, Hurdles/chase winner who ended last season with a brace of placed efforts in long distance chases at Taunton/Ffos Las. Underwhelming reappearance at Haydock and failed to complete both starts since. Others preferred. Needs a revival but his assured stamina will come in handy if he's on a going day.

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14:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

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An eye-catcher when staying on late in a Listed chase at Newbury last time, ROSE OF ARCADIA should be well suited by going up to this marathon trip. The relatively unexposed nine-year-old is narrowly preferred to easy Exeter scorer Foxboro and Tommie Beau, who has won Nationals on his last two starts and comes here off a career-high mark. A taking winner on just his second start in this sphere, Sporting Ace is another key player, along with Gold Clermont.

FOXBORO proved better than ever when winning at Exeter last month, the step up to a marathon trip the making of him, and he can defy a 5 lb rise with more to come over long distances. Dom of Mary and Rose of Arcadia both look on fair marks back down in class so head the dangers.

David Bridgwater's DOM OF MARY is tempting after running so well in what was a quality staying handicap chase at Cheltenham.

14:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 -14%) Morfee	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Morfee 4/1, Built on earlier promise to gan a first success over fences in 9-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 24 days ago, idling and just holding on. Needs considering despite taking a 5 lb rise. Idling winner at Taunton; today's softer surface is a greater concern than the 5lb rise.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +75%) Godot	5 5/1(+75%)	(5) Godot 5/1, A dual hurdles winner in the spring but not so good since returning from 6 months off, tried over fences (cheekpieces on) when beating only one in C&D handicap last time. Has something to prove. Possibilities on hurdling best; lacked fluency on his recent chase debut here (sixth).
7	7 (7) (9/2 +0%) Flagrant Delitiep	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Flagrant Delitiep 9/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022 but he was running with credit when unseated rider 4 out in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Enters calculations off a falling mark. Essentially regressive but hasn't been running badly and is not without place claims.
10	10 (10) (12/1 -20%) Shaw's Cross	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Shaw's Cross 12/1, Veteran gained his first success over fences here last term for Paul Henderson and in good form for his new yard, runner-up over C&D 20 days ago. Can go well again despite being 3 lb out of the handicap. Near miss here last time; 3lb out of the weights and Philip Armson's claim is welcomed.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -50%) Baddesley	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Baddesley 12/1, Temperamental sort but he arrives in excellent nick over hurdles, scoring here before third of 5 at Kempton (24.5f, soft) 41 days ago. Not discounted now switched to chasing. Ran well in his previous chase; recent hurdle efforts bode well; would like drier going.
9	9 (9) (13/2 +19%) Brown Bullet	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) Brown Bullet 13/2, A fair 2m2f hurdles winner who wasn't discredited on her first run over fences since 2021 when a C&D third 20 days ago. Can give another good account off an unchanged mark. Rated lower over fences and latest attempt over C&D was a lot more like it.
8	8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Grizzly James	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Grizzly James 14/1, Fairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who scored over fences at Hereford and looked set to follow up when falling 2 out at Chepstow later last spring. Off 8 months before pulled up on his recent return at Fontwell but shouldn't be written off for his good yard. Quiet on return but definite claims on last season's improvement; fine on soft.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +44%) Kap Auteuil	14 14/1(+44%)	(1) Kap Auteuil 14/1, Useful chaser at best but he arrives well out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces on his last two runs at Fontwell and Doncaster. Hard to make a case for. Disappointing and no obvious signs that he's about to exploit his much reduced mark.
2	2 (2) (15/2 -36%) Icaque De L'Isle	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(2) Icaque De L'Isle 15/2, A fairly useful chase winner in France and has run to a similar level for his current yard, good runner-up on his return in 2m5f handicap at Fakenham. One to consider. Encouraging return at Fakenham and softer conditions here should benefit him.
6	6 (6) (17/2 -143%) Flamelco	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(6) Flamelco 17/2, A fairly useful winning hurdler in France who posted much his best effort for his current yard when third of 13 in 2m handicap chase at Lingfield 38 days ago, despite looking unsuited by drop in trip. Big shout off a 2 lb lower mark with his stamina now drawn out more. Made mistakes when third at Lingfield and needs to find greater fluency.

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15:25 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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They was plenty of encouragement to be taken from FLAMELCO's first completed start over fences when a staying-on third over 2m at Lingfield in late-November. This stiffer test of stamina should see him in a better light and Gary Moore's inmate edges the vote over Baddesley. The nine-year-old's stamina looked stretched by the extended 3m distance when third over hurdles at Kempton last time and he isn't taken likely on this switch to fences. Morfee and Icaque De L'isle cannot be dismissed either.

FLAMELCO took a big step back in the right direction for Gary Moore when third at Lingfield last time out and with this return to further looking a big plus too he can capitalise on an attractive mark. Icaque de L'Isle is feared most on the back of his good Fakenham second, although it would come as no surprise if Grizzly James bounced back to form and played a part too. Shaw's Cross completes the shortlist.

An open handicap may go to ICAQUE DE L'ISLE who made a positive return at Fakenham on ground which was quicker than ideal for him.

15:25 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (3/1 +10%) Bucephalus	3 3/1(+10%)	(8) Bucephalus 3/1, Fairly useful 1m Flat winner for Chris Wall and made an encouraging start over hurdles when in the frame three times for Laura Young. Creditable third at Kempton on return and enters calculations. Twice ran well on Flat last year; pleasing third back hurdling and can improve on that.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -250%) Colours On Canvas	7 7/1(-250%)	(4) Colours On Canvas 7/1, Shaped well when fourth on debut in a big-field Naas maiden hurdle (16.3f, soft) during the spring and overcame a troubled passage to make a winning start for this yard in novice at Lingfield. Handicapper hasn't been lenient but there's scope for more. Did it nicely at Lingfield and dangerously unexposed now sent into handicaps.
7	7 (7) (7/4 +65%) Saligo Bay	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(7) Saligo Bay 7/4, Reliable hurdler who didn't need to up his game to land a C&D seller readily 48 days ago. On a fair mark and looks worthy of respect. Strolled home in a seller here last time and can hold his own in handicap company.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +11%) Birdman Bob	8 8/1(+11%)	(10) Birdman Bob 8/1, Found some improvement when opening his account on return in a C&D handicap last month but struggled to make an impact upped in grade at Lingfield next time. Stumbled and unseated here on latest outing. C&D winner on return; weakened tamely next time and then slipped up here mid-race.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +44%) Sun Joy	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Sun Joy 9/1, French Flat winner who has shown better form as a hurdler but has disappointed on both starts for current yard. Respectable French form; 2nd in a UK maiden before struggling on heavy at Sandown.
1	1 (1) (11/1 +21%) Zacony Rebel	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Zacony Rebel 11/1, Dual winner in this sphere as a novice and made a winning chase debut at Fontwell last October. Disappointing since, though, and cheekpieces didn't have much effect at Lingfield last time. Has lost his way and never threatened on his return to hurdles when tried in cheekpieces.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +0%) Inferno Sacree	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Inferno Sacree 14/1, Resumed with success in 2m2f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot but has been a bit underwhelming on his last two starts. Below par the last twice but this front-runner could be dangerous around here.
12	12 (12) (18/1 -29%) Clongowes	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Clongowes 18/1, lat winner who remains a maiden in this sphere but showed some promise starting out for new yard when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (2m) last month. Eased further 4 lb ahead of this. Strike-rate of 2-40 and he could have run better on his recent return from an absence.
6	6 (6) (28/1 -12%) Alto Alto	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Alto Alto 28/1, Left previous chasing efforts behind when winning 17f handicap at Plumpton in April. Hasn't fired since and returns to hurdling now. Off colour of late over fences but could revive back over hurdles with new headgear tried.
9	9 (9) (100/1 -203%) Stopherandgo	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Stopherandgo 100/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. First run since leaving Claire Harris when 28/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 42 days ago, well beaten after 4 out. Others more persuasive. Novice winner last season but has been uncompetitive in her two handicaps.

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15:55 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BUCEPHALUS posted a respectable third on his return to hurdling at Kempton in November and a similar effort may suffice in this open affair. Colours On Canvas landed a novice hurdle at Lingfield last time with something in hand and an opening mark of 114 looks workable. The five-year-old may emerge as the chief threat to the selection, ahead of Sun Joy, who wasn't disgraced in a deeper event at Sandown last month.

SALIGO BAY had plenty in hand when landing a seller over C&D last time and he's fairly treated back in handicap company, so he's preferred to One Last Glance who made a positive return from a long absence at Lingfield recently. Bucephalus is also considered.

Handicap debutant COLOURS ON CANVAS is by far and away the least exposed of these and could be too well treated for the rest.

15:55 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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