Sandown Races & Results Tomform Thursday 13th February 2025
There were 37 Races on Thursday 13th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 13th February 2025
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(4) Casa Loupi 3/1, Returned from an absence to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (soft) last month. Only raised 3 lb and continues to look well treated on peak form. Won military riders' race over C&D three weeks ago and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; respected.
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2nd (6) (11/1 +0%) Snapius
11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Snapius 11/1, Clicked for James Owen with a 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle success in December. Well held over hurdles at Leicester last month but bounced back with a creditable run on the Flat 10 days later. Blinkers off, visor back on. Won in December then well beaten next time, but has since run well on the Flat.
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3rd (3) (3/1 +10%) Jackpot D'ainay
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3/1(+10%)
(3) Jackpot D'ainay 3/1, Made the frame in both bumper last term and has continued the good work switched to hurdles this time round, getting off the mark at the third time of asking in 2m Market Rasen novice on Boxing Day. Respected handicap newcomer. Made all in Market Rasen novice; on a fair mark for handicap debut and open to improvement.
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4th (7) (11/2 +54%) Rip Wheeler
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(7) Rip Wheeler 11/2, Picked up for £31,000 after winning one of his 3 point starts. Best effort in maiden/novice hurdles this winter when well-held fourth over C&D (soft) last month and appeals as a potential improver now handicapping. British point winner who makes handicap debut off modest mark; check the betting.
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5th (1) (4/1 +33%) Raffles Nobu
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4/1(+33%)
(1) Raffles Nobu 4/1, Fair hurdle winner in France for Marcel Rolland. Has joined a top stable for his career in Britain and has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Runner-up on final French start and has joined a top yard for his British career.
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6th (5) (15/2 -25%) Soigneux Bell
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(5) Soigneux Bell 15/2, Flat winner in France who readily landed juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last December. Only fifth at Huntingdon a month later but retains potential now handicapping after 13 months off. One of 3 runners from the stable and the betting should help guide to expectations. Juvenile hurdle winner last season; returns from absence and one to watch in the betting.
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|U| (2) (28/1 -12%) Lass De La Blairie
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28/1(-12%)
(2) Lass De La Blairie 28/1, Showed fair form when winning newcomers' hurdle at Pau (17.5f, soft) in December 2023. Not seen again until last of 6 at Haydock (2m, soft) nearly a year later. Entitled to come on for the outing but still probably best watched now switching to handicaps. Won on debut in France; down the field at Haydock on sole run since but not ruled out.
13:20 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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Raffles Nobu needs a betting check on his debut run for Nicky Henderson, while Jackpot D'ainay impressed when making all in novice company at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and should be a key player on his handicap debut. However, with Caoilin Quinn taking the ride on SOIGNEUX BELL, the unexposed five-year-old may be the pick of a trio representing an in-form yard. Lightly raced since joining the Moores, this represents a significant drop in class from his latest start and this could be a good starting point.
The Moore stable is triple handed, with CASA LOUPI selected to make light of a 3 lb rise for last month's C&D success. Jackpot d'Ainay likely has more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Raffles Nobu, a new recruit for the Nicky Henderson yard.
The lightly raced JACKPOT D'AINAY (nap) made all at Market Rasen last time and has potential off his opening mark. He's the selection.
(3) Xcitations 9/2, Successful over C&D on second start last season but not in same form since, failing to meet expectations at Haydock last time. However, no doubt he's potentially well handicapped and first-time headgear may help. 10yo whose form has deteriorated, but fair third two runs ago and he likes it here.
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2nd (1) (6/4 +14%) Issam
1.5
6/4(+14%)
(1) Issam 6/4, Won twice last season and returned with a rallying fourth in Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las. Not in same form next 2 starts but bounced back with a career best when making a winning chase bow at Exeter last month, gamely holding off the hot favourite. Can follow up back down in trip. Won on chase debut at Exeter, where his jumping was an asset; respected up 4lb.
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3rd (4) (7/2 +59%) Hypotenus
3.5
7/2(+59%)
(4) Hypotenus 7/2, On a nice mark on hurdles form in Ireland but didn't really click over fences for Gavin Cromwell. However, did go with plenty of zest starting out for this yard when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and he's a potential player if building on that. Encouraging third over C&D on stable debut and he could build on that.
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4th (2) (9/4 -29%) Mount Tempest
2.25
9/4(-29%)
(2) Mount Tempest 9/4, Two of his 3 wins over fences have come in the same race over this C&D, including when having more in hand than the bare margin suggests 10 weeks ago. Career-high mark to deal with now but still must be respected. Two-time C&D winner, the latest in December; career-high mark but could still be improving.
13:55 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MOUNT TEMPEST took an obvious shine to these fences when he registered a cosy enough success over C&D in December and can make light of a 5lb higher mark to grant his stable back-to-back winners of this race. The recent Exeter winner Issam is feared most even though dropping back in trip might not be absolutely ideal. With first-time cheekpieces tried, Xcitations offer more appeal for those looking for a speculative punt on a surprise winner.
All 4 need considering but ISSAM bettered his hurdles form straightaway when making a winning chase bow at Exeter and is taken to follow up. Likely front-runner Hypotenus made a positive start for this yard when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and rates the main threat.
Preference is for ISSAM, who jumped well on his chase debut at Exeter and is taken to make it 2-2 over fences.
(3) Hollygrove Cha Cha 2/1, Won both starts in bumpers last spring and also landed her first 2 hurdles on return this winter. Suffered first defeat when second in 2m Taunton listed novice just after Christmas but it was another improved effort and the way she came back for more suggests she can do better again back at 2½m. Listed second at Taunton last time when the drop back to 2m appeared to be a negative.
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2nd (5) (17/2 +6%) That'll Do Moss
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(5) That'll Do Moss 17/2, Point winner who landed a Uttoxeter bumper on her debut for new connections last summer. Only seventh in a Cheltenham listed bumper 5 months later but made no mistake on 2m Ayr hurdle debut since. This is harder but she looks capable of better. Soundly beaten in Listed bumper then won easily on hurdle debut; yard won this last year.
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3rd (2) (8/1 -33%) Blue Las
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8/1(-33%)
(2) Blue Las 8/1, Won 2 of 3 starts in bumpers and looks similarly promising over hurdles, building on opening Ffos Las second in November when easily going one better at the same venue 4 weeks later. Could do with brushing up on her jumping but there's almost certainly more to come. Easily won at 2-9 at Ffos Las; not discounted but others have more substance to their form.
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4th (1) (6/5 +47%) Holloway Queen
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(1) Holloway Queen 6/5, £180,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point and has made a good start to her Rules career, winning Lingfield maiden in November and Haydock listed novice (19f, heavy) in December. Has a 5 lb penalty to shoulder but should still make a bold bid to make it 3-3 over hurdles. Made it 2-2 over hurdles with Listed win at Haydock; major player under 5lb penalty.
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5th (4) (16/1 -256%) Mummy Derry
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16/1(-256%)
(4) Mummy Derry 16/1, Punchestown bumper winner in October and bettered that form when second in a Navan listed bumper in November. This is no easy introduction to hurdling but she's still much respected given who trains her. Listed bumper runner-up who could relish the step up in trip on hurdle debut.
14:30 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
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HOLLOWAY QUEEN has impressed on both previous starts over hurdles and is very hard to oppose on the back of a 15-length romp in a Listed race at Haydock in December. Although her yard may have stronger options for this year's Cheltenham Festival, this improving mare can stake a claim for future reference with another bold showing here. Mummy Derry has to be of interest representing her own powerful stable, while Blue Las is certainly going the right way and has to be worth a shot at this level.
HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA should relish the return to 2½m and can provide Jamie Snowden with a third win in this Grade 2 since 2021. Holloway Queen has to give weight away all round but might still be the one to give the selection most to do unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding Willie Mullins hurdle debutante Mummy Derry.
The step back up in trip looks the right move for HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA and she can build on her Listed second at Taunton.
(4) Frenchy Du Large 5/1, Dual chase winner earlier in his career who shaped as if retaining all his ability, back from 19 months off, when second in handicap at Ludlow (25.6f) in December. May have found race coming too soon when disappointing at Haydock since and gets weight off all principals here. Had wind operation. May have bounced at Haydock; returned with good 2nd previously; major player on that form.
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2nd (2) (11/2 -10%) Fil D'ariane
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(2) Fil D'ariane 11/2, In the process of running well when coming down 2 out in this event last term and back to that sort of form when winning 6-runner minor event over C&D (soft) 20 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Farceur du Large. Likely to make another bold bid. Won the Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D three weeks ago and can give another good account.
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3rd (3) (7/4 +7%) Roccovango
1.75
7/4(+7%)
(3) Roccovango 7/4, Has thrived since fitted with cheekpieces, making it 4-6 for his present yard in 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter in November. Must enter calculations. Progressive 9yo who is 2-3 over fences and could play another leading role.
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4th (5) (33/1 +34%) Steady The Ship
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33/1(+34%)
(5) Steady The Ship 33/1, Finished well beaten on pointing return and similar story behind Fil d'Ariane over C&D last month. Makes little appeal. Well beaten in Grand Military Gold Cup last time and similar outcome can be expected today.
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5th (1) (15/8 +32%) Farceur Du Large
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15/8(+32%)
(1) Farceur Du Large 15/8, Won this contest last term and shaped as if back in good heart when 1¼ lengths second of 6 to Fil d'Ariane in minor event chase over C&D (soft, 8/11) 20 days ago, finishing with running left. 5 lb better off with winner now and holds strong claims. Won this last year; second in Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D last time; solid claims.
15:05 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The key to this contest looks to be the recent clash over C&D between Fil D'ariane (first) and FARCEUR DU LARGE (second), with the latter now 5lb better off at the weights for being beaten over a length. Jamie Snowden's charge landed this contest in comfortable fashion last year, and he can do so once more at the main expense of the progressive Roccovango, who is unlucky not to be unbeaten over fences, having been narrowly denied at Warwick on his penultimate outing.
Preference is for FRENCHY DU LARGE, who is suited by the conditions of this contest and can be excused his last outing at Haydock in December. Last year's winner Farceur du Large could prove most dangerous in a tricky-looking renewal of this event.
The 9yo ROCCOVANGO has a progressive profile and can make it 3-4 over fences. Frenchy Du Large is a big danger on these terms.
(4) Tradecraft 4/1, Runner-up in bumpers at Ascot and Kempton last winter before struggling in good contest at the Punchestown Festival. Low-key start over hurdles over C&D on return but shaped as if needing the run and seems sure to do better. Two-time bumper runner-up; improvement needed on second hurdle start but that's possible.
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2nd (1) (4/5 +64%) Lawrenny
0.8
4/5(+64%)
(1) Lawrenny 4/5, Progressive winner in bumpers. Showed the benefit of his initial experience over hurdles when landing a 2m novice at Wetherby and took a big step forward when going close under a penalty at Newcastle. Solid claims. Won at Wetherby before close second at Newcastle and this could be a good opportunity.
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3rd (6) (13/8 +13%) Le Tiep's Sacre
1.625
13/8(+13%)
(6) Le Tiep's Sacre 13/8, Showed promise when placed in bumper/maiden hurdle in France for David Cottin and privately sold for €150,000 in November. Looks a serious player with a handy weight-for-age allowance, especially if there's confidence behind him. Placed on both French starts; bought for 150,000euros in November; one to be interested in.
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4th (2) (66/1 -32%) Jack The Nipper
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66/1(-32%)
(2) Jack The Nipper 66/1, Jack Hobbs gelding who got outpaced when well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. More of a long-term prospect. His dam was useful but he's been soundly beaten on both starts; lots of improvement needed.
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5th (3) (150/1 +0%) Lahinch Strand
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150/1(+0%)
(3) Lahinch Strand 150/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Brother to useful hurdler The Friday Man. Dam 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Minor impact in a Newbury bumper over a year ago for Alan King and showed nothing tried hurdling on belated return for new yard at Exeter last month. Tailed off at 100-1 on last month's hurdle and stable debut at Exeter.
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6th (5) (17/2 +29%) Wannabe
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(5) Wannabe 17/2, Fetched €72,000 as a 3-y-o and he's closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Del La Mar Rocket. Yard in good form but are not renowned for winning with newcomers. Closely related to bumper/hurdle winner Del La Mar Rocket (RPR 129); check market on debut.
15:40 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Narrowly denied over further at Newcastle last time out and a winner at Wetherby over this distance on his penultimate start, LAWRENNY sets a lofty standard on form. The six-year-old has been found an excellent opening to make it a second victory over timber. Le Tiep's Sacre showed up well on his hurdles debut in France last October, and he is one to monitor for market support on debut for the Gary & Josh Moore team. A well-related sort by Walk In The Park, Wannabe is a newcomer to note for a shrewd yard.
LE TIEP'S SACRE showed plenty when placed in a bumper/maiden hurdle in France and can take advantage of a handy weight-for-age allowance. The progressive Lawrenny is an obvious threat under a penalty, while Tradecraft looks sure to leave his hurdles debut behind.
Wetherby winner LAWRENNY ran even better when second at Newcastle next time and can return to winning ways.
15:40 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(4) Es Perfecto 10/1, Made it fifth time lucky in chases when capitalising on reduced mark at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) on reappearance. Back to that level when fourth in this headgear at Windsor so not taken lightly despite running poorly at this track last season. Creditable fourth in competitive handicap at Windsor last time and could be bang there.
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2nd (5) (6/4 +25%) Classic Anthem
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(5) Classic Anthem 6/4, Expensive recruit from Irish points who scored over hurdles here in December 2023. Good runner-up efforts 2 of 3 starts over fences this term and remains unexposed as a chaser. Has gone close on two of his three chase starts and this 7yo could continue to improve.
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3rd (1) (13/2 -30%) Happy And Fine
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Happy And Fine 13/2, Likeable sort who recorded back-to-back chase victories last winter and made a decent return when fourth at Haydock. This race looks slightly weaker and is 1 lb lower here, so needs considering. Reappeared with good fourth at Haydock and could show the benefit of that outing.
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4th (6) (7/1 +13%) Heros
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7/1(+13%)
(6) Heros 7/1, Started chase career with a brace of 18f wins at Taunton and back to best when second at Wetherby/Haydock. Ran badly after 10 months off at Haydock last month but might have needed the run. May have needed reappearance run and is on a competitive mark on last season's best form.
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5th (2) (8/1 +0%) Mylesfromwicklow
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8/1(+0%)
(2) Mylesfromwicklow 8/1, Regained winning thread in a first-time tongue strap at Market Rasen in March and placed next 3 starts. Not so good since, however, his latest run (without tongue tie) particularly poor. Pulled up last time but well handicapped on form as recent as October and not written off.
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|PU| (3) (11/4 +39%) Jupiter Du Gite
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(3) Jupiter Du Gite 11/4, Not straightforward but opened chase account at second attempt at Uttoxeter in March last year. Decent placed efforts first 2 starts this season before stopping as if amiss 4 weeks ago. Type to bounce back. Front-runner; in good form this season until blip at Windsor; back in a small field today.
16:12 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
CLASSIC ANTHEM found only a useful sort too good when finishing a staying-on second over this trip at Warwick last time out and, nudged up 2lb on this stiffer track, it would be no surprise if he were able to go one place better this time around. Happy And Fine wasn't disgraced when fourth over 2m4f at Haydock when last seen and, off 3lb higher than his last winning mark, he could emerge as the main danger to the selection. Es Perfecto doubtless has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature and his mark is beginning to look attractive.
HAPPY AND FINE did well when sent chasing last season and made a promising start to this campaign when fourth at Haydock. This race looks slightly easier so he gets the vote having also been eased 1 lb. Classic Anthem has gone close a couple of times already over fences and remains unexposed as a chaser, so is feared most ahead Jupiter du Gite.
Jupiter Du Gite may take some catching but preference is for ES PERFECTO, who was fourth of 14 in a competitive race at Windsor.
(3) Taita Hills 10/1, £35,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third time of asking and has shown gradual improvement in a trio of starts over timber, latest when good third in novice at Lingfield (23f, soft) 13 days ago. Tries handicapping now but drop back in trip isn't guaranteed to suit. Not obviously well treated off opening mark but has shown promise and could improve.
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2nd (1) (10/11 +48%) Tom Doniphon
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10/11(+48%)
(1) Tom Doniphon 10/11, Useful bumper performer who improved again to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in December and followed up over same C&D 10 days later. 8 lb higher now but remains open to improvement. 2-2 in h'caps, with something to spare each time; up 8lb but could still be well treated.
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3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Dangerous Touch
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(5) Dangerous Touch 7/2, £135,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole outing in Irish points. Much better when fourth in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f) in November and improved again when winning 11-runner handicap at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 33 days ago, driven out. 7 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Won on handicap debut at Ffos Las and he could have more left in the tank.
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4th (4) (5/1 -25%) King Califet
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5/1(-25%)
(4) King Califet 5/1, Fortunate winner (left clear when well held at last) on debut at Newbury in December but improved significantly when third of 9 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) last month and could have more to offer on handicap debut. Promise on both hurdle starts and he could have potential off his opening mark.
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5th (6) (10/1 -122%) Either Way
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10/1(-122%)
(6) Either Way 10/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and stepped up on bumper efforts when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in November. Improved under a penalty when good third of 7 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) latest and looks a likely player on handicap bow. A win and a fair third from her two hurdle starts; in good hands to progress.
16:45 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TOM DONIPHON arrives on a hat-trick having scored comfortably over 2m3f at Taunton the last twice and this upwardly mobile hurdler looks well capable of going in again, despite an 8lb rise for his most recent victory. King Califet wasn't disgraced when third over an extended 2m5f at Hereford last month and he looks sure to make his presence felt now making his handicap debut under Harry Cobden. Either Way is also noteworthy.
There should be more to come from TOM DONIPHON and he can complete the hat-trick in the finale. Handicap debutants Either Way and King Califet rate the principal dangers.
Having impressed at Taunton the last twice, TOM DONIPHON is taken to make it 3-3 in handicaps. King Califet is second choice.
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