There were 37 Races on Friday 5th December 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Sandown, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1)  (9/1 +64%)Enziya |
9/1(+64%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Enziya 9/1, Outclassed on debut when comfortably held in the Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) at Wetherby last time. Had been in good form beforehand, effective over 14f on the Flat, and should benefit from a drop in grade. Two-time Flat winner but lots of improvement is needed on his second hurdle start. |
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(3)  (10/1 +0%)King Al |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Al 10/1, Below form when comfortably held in a Newbury handicap over 10f last time after stepping up in grade. Had been in good form before that but has plenty to find here. Two-time winner on the Flat with some useful form; could be a good prospect for hurdles. |
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(8)  (12/1 +33%)Zarakerjack |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Zarakerjack 12/1, Green and made mistakes but showed minor promise on debut when second, beaten 14l, in a juvenile hurdle at Kempton. Effective over 2m on good ground; yard does well with similar types and improvement is possible over hurdles. Runner-up on hurdle debut but no match for winner and others may have greater potential. |
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(9)  (22/1 +12%)Ritaan |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ritaan 22/1, Raced a bit too freely but ran to form when beaten 6 1/2l in a novice over 11f at Kempton last time. Wears a hood for the first time and needs to improve plenty to feature. Displayed ability during light Flat career but could be up against it on hurdle debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Zarakerjack was well beaten into second behind a promising type at Kempton and could step forward to have a say, but there are a few interesting French recruits in this and the one who appeals most is THEWOODCORNER. The three-year-old won a bumper at Saumur in March and has since joined the in-form Nicky Henderson yard, so it would be no surprise to see him make an instant impression over timber. Kaldoun Des Rocs and Pourquoi Pas Papa are also of interest.
Some very interesting French recruits and the pick of them could be KALDOUN DES ROCS on his first run for Dan Skelton.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5)  (15/8 +0%)Northern Air |
15/8(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Northern Air 15/8, From a yard that has won the last two runnings of this race. Travelled well but found little on chase debut when fourth, beaten 15l in a handicap over 2m4f at Carlisle latest. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft ground, and should improve for the reappearance. Jumping lacked fluency on chase/stable debut but she could bounce back with a bold show. |
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(2)  (9/4 +25%)Keep Running |
9/4(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Keep Running 9/4, Cost himself by jumping right and making a late mistake when beaten 3 1/2l back hurdling off 123 over 2m3f at Fontwell last time. Trainer in form, enjoys making it, effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft ground, and remains capable of better back chasing. Two chase wins last season and returned from a break with good run over hurdles last month. |
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(1)  (7/2 -27%)Krak |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Krak 7/2, Well below form when comfortably held in the Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) on British debut, having faced a tough task. Effective from 2m to 2m3f, acts on soft ground and brings potential to fences. Very lightly raced 5yo; dam was a useful chaser and he's respected on his chase debut. |
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(4)  (5/1 -11%)Mon Champion |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mon Champion 5/1, Needed the run on British debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f here last time. Effective from 2m to 2m6f, needs plenty of cut and can do better back chasing. Ex-French 5yo who retains potential but has to leave his stable debut effort miles behind. |
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(3)  (15/2 +0%)Coup De Coeur |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Coup De Coeur 15/2, Made mistakes and needed the run when 16l third in a handicap chase over 2m1f at Kelso on most recent outing. Effective at 2m to 2m1f, acts on soft and good ground, but needs to be sharper than on reappearance. Progressive last season and could be sharper for last month's reappearance outing at Kelso. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Keep Running showed his well-being when second over the smaller obstacles at Fontwell on his return and has to be respected back over fences. Krak is worth a second look on his chasing bow, along with Mon Champion, but NORTHERN AIR gets the nod. A lot more was expected from Dan Skelton's mare when only fourth at Carlisle last month, but this is just her second start for the yard and she could bounce back.
Having been progressive over fences last term, KEEP RUNNING (nap) returned with a good second over hurdles last month and gets the nod.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1)  (4/9 +33%)No Drama This End |
4/9(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) No Drama This End 4/9, The yard has won two of the last ten runnings of this race. Won the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham over 2m5f by 3l last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m, acts on soft and good ground, sets form standard and can defy the penalty. Impressed in Grade 2 at Cheltenham on hurdle debut; could be tough to beat despite penalty. |
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(5)  (10/3 +0%)Tormund Giantsbane |
10/3(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tormund Giantsbane 10/3, Improved up in trip on hurdle debut aided by the leader falling when winning a novice hurdle at Carlisle by 2½l last time. Effective at 2½m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Point, bumper and hurdles winner with more to come for a top yard, though needs to improve up in class. Won on hurdle debut at Carlisle and could have lots more left in the tank. |
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(3)  (15/2 +0%)The Blue Room |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) The Blue Room 15/2, Improved on bumper form, showing a willing attitude on hurdle debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Chepstow over 2m by 3/4l last time. Effective at 2m, and with debut form boosted at Graded level, there is more to come now stepped up in trip. Won on hurdle debut at Chepstow; needs another step forward but the longer trip can help. |
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(4)  (14/1 +13%)Top Jimmy |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Top Jimmy 14/1, Quickened clear readily and improved up in trip when winning a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter by 5l last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m and likely to get further. With debut form franked at Graded level, he looks progressive and worth a step up in class. 2-2 over hurdles and made all in good style last time; could have a part to play. |
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(2)  (20/1 +9%)Crackerjacque |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Crackerjacque 20/1, Quickened clear cosily on a very promising debut when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell over 2m2f by 7l last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and heavy ground. Should have more to offer but needs to improve up in grade. Convincing win on hurdle debut at Fontwell but others have more substance to their form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
After making a winning hurdling debut at Chepstow, The Blue Room looks well worth his place at this level for the Olly Murphy team, but it's hard to oppose NO DRAMA THIS END. An impressive winner in this class at Cheltenham last month, the five-year-old could have lots more to offer on just his second outing over the smaller obstacles, and he looks a novice hurdler to watch this season. Tormund Giantsbane could be anything and is far from out of it either.
Having won a Grade 2 novice in fine style on his hurdle debut at Cheltenham three weeks ago, NO DRAMA THIS END can follow up.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2)  (9/4 +44%)Laurens Bay |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Laurens Bay 9/4, Untested but improved up in trip on chase debut when winning a beginners' chase at Uttoxeter by 7l last time; trainer in form; effective from 2½m to 3m with more to come over staying trips over fences judged on strong hurdles form here. Won the EBF Final here in March and easily won in a match on chase debut at Uttoxeter. |
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(1)  (5/2 -25%)Doyen Quest |
5/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Doyen Quest 5/2, Did it readily, had a fitness edge and improved up in trip when winning a novice chase at Exeter by 10l last time; effective from 2½m to 3m and suited by good ground; progressive over fences as the distance increases, unexposed at 3m and has an experience edge. Made it 2-4 over fences with comfortable win at Exeter; leading claims under 3lb penalty. |
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(3)  (5/2 +17%)Quebecois |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Quebecois 5/2, Ran to form on chase debut, just beaten by a race-fit rival when second, beaten 10l in a novice chase at Exeter latest; second run after wind operation; effective from 2½m to 3m and acts on soft and good ground; should come on for the reappearance but has work to do to reverse the form. No match for Doyen Quest on chase debut but could still be a serious force this afternoon. |
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(4)  (10/3 +5%)Salver |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Salver 10/3, Outpaced and needed the run on chase debut when third, beaten 11l in a beginners' chase over 2m1f at Exeter last time; effective from 2m to 2½m and suited by plenty of cut; sets the standard on hurdles form; likely to improve over fences now stepped up in trip. Untested at the trip but the best of these over hurdles; major player if seeing it out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Doyen Quest readily accounted for Quebecois at Exeter a month ago, but he had race fitness on his side that day and the latter may be able to reverse that form here. That said, preference is for LAURENS BAY, who progressed well over hurdles last season and won the EBF Final here in March. Jamie Snowden's six-year-old only had one rival to beat on his chasing bow in October, but did so readily and he looks the type to continue to improve. Salver struggled against Lulamba at Exeter but cannot be written off.
EBF Final winner LAURENS BAY impressed when winning a match on his chase debut at Uttoxeter and is taken to make it 2-2 over fences.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4)  (15/8 -7%)Hidden History |
15/8(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hidden History 15/8, Yard won this last year. Travelled well and improved up in trip on chase debut, suited by a patient ride off a good pace when landing a 3m1f handicap by 1/2l off 125 at Aintree last time. Effective 2½–3m; more to come over staying trips. Won on chase debut at Aintree; just the type to continue to progress for top yard; up 2lb. |
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(3)  (7/2 +36%)Champagne Twist |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Champagne Twist 7/2, Outpaced then rallied to return to form on chase debut when beaten 2l off 129 over 3m1f at Aintree last time. Trainer in form; effective between 2½m and 3m; unexposed at 3m and should improve for that run so could reverse form with conqueror. Close third to Hidden History at Aintree despite two notable blunders; on the shortlist. |
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(2)  (13/2 -8%)Welcom To Cartries |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Welcom To Cartries 13/2, Never travelled and needed the run when comfortably held in a 3m1f novice chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 3m and highly tried but inconsistent overall. Disappointing at Cheltenham on comeback but handicapped to be competitive if back on song. |
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(6)  (8/1 -14%)Tommy The Tank |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Tommy The Tank 8/1, Made mistakes and stopped quickly under a penalty when fourth, beaten 22l in a 2m6f novice hurdle at Fontwell last time. Returning from a long layoff and has a bit to find. Point and maiden hurdle winner who could have a bright future over fences. |
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(9)  (8/1 +11%)Kelce |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kelce 8/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of on ground more testing than ideal when well beaten in a 3m1f handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. In good form prior; effective at 3m on good ground and generally consistent. Reappeared with close fourth of 18 at Cheltenham; heavy ground may not have suited since. |
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(1)  (17/2 +61%)In D'or |
17/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) In D'or 17/2, Travelled well for a long way but tired up the hill when comfortably held in a 3m6f handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Previously in good form and generally consistent; effective at 3m on soft or good ground, poses a threat if fit. Did well switch to fences last season; sold for £220,000 in October; not ruled out. |
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(8)  (9/1 -20%)Ideal Des Bordes |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ideal Des Bordes 9/1, Pulled up in a 3m1f handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Blinkers on for the first time; effective at 3m on good to soft or good ground; form has tailed off recently. Has struggled on last four starts but well treated if first-time headgear triggers revival. |
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(7)  (9/1 -50%)New Order |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) New Order 9/1, Made too much use of and needed the run when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. In good form prior; effective at 2½m but mark now demands more. Productive novice campaign last season; tailed off on reappearance but not written off. |
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(5)  (12/1 +0%)Java Point |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Java Point 12/1, Below form and outclassed when fourth, beaten 58l in a 3m2f handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 3m and needs good ground; just 1lb above last winning mark and conditions should suit on return. 10yo who likes it here but takes on several improving 7yos on his stable/seasonal debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
HIDDEN HISTORY made a winning chase debut over 3m1f at Aintree last month and Dan Skelton's gelding makes plenty of appeal off just a 2lb higher mark here. Champagne Twist was only two lengths back in third that day and is an obvious threat once again. Kelce struggled on deep ground at Cheltenham last time but is a player based on his previous fourth at the same venue.
Having made a couple of notable blunders, CHAMPAGNE TWIST did well to finish a close third to Hidden History at Aintree last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1)  (7/2 -17%)Marche D'aligre |
7/2(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Marche D'aligre 7/2, Returned to form when beaten 1/2l off 118 at Wetherby last time; trainer in form. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft ground, though inconsistent overall. Went close behind thriving winner on reappearance at Wetherby and has strong claims up 3lb. |
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(3)  (7/2 -17%)Ocean Conquest |
7/2(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ocean Conquest 7/2, Keen, green and jumped left but did it comfortably, improving up in trip to land a handicap by 7 1/2l off 112 over 2m5f at Ludlow last time. Cheekpieces first time; effective 2m–2m5f, acts on good but suited by cut; progressing and mark still looks lenient. 2-2 this season; has a progressive profile and he's respected up 5lb for last time. |
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(9)  (4/1 +20%)Across Earth |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Across Earth 4/1, Scored by 4l off 102 at Hereford two starts ago and ran to form when third, beaten 2l off 110 last time. Bit free; effective at 2m, suited by sound surface, acts on good to soft; progressing with more to come judged on flat form. Kept on for 2l third at Kempton and this stiffer track could be right up his street. |
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(11)  (6/1 -71%)La Belle Argentee |
6/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) La Belle Argentee 6/1, Still green and disappointing on handicap debut, possibly finding the ground a bit quick when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. In good form prior; off a short break; effective at 2m with cut and should progress. Good ground may not have suited on handicap debut; remains very lightly raced for top yard. |
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(6)  (13/2 -8%)Courageous Strike |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Courageous Strike 13/2, Made mistakes and was outpaced, running below form on handicap debut when comfortably held over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last time. In good form prior; hood first time; effective at 2m, acts on good ground; useful on the flat and fair mark if building on latest effort. Soundly beaten on return but retains potential and the first-time hood could be a positive. |
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(4)  (9/1 +25%)Torrent |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Torrent 9/1, Keen and outpaced, running well below his reappearance effort when stepped up in grade and well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Visor first time; effective at 2m, may not stay further; consistent prior to that run. Second of 13 on reappearance at Chepstow; soundly beaten at Ascot since but not discounted. |
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(8)  (10/1 +0%)Caelan |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Caelan 10/1, Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off 111 at Huntingdon last time. Tongue-tie first time; effective at 2m on good ground; progressing over hurdles but current mark demands more. Runner-up in Huntingdon handicap last month and he might not be far away. |
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(10)  (12/1 +40%)Knight Templar |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Knight Templar 12/1, Travelled well and returned to form but hit the front too soon when beaten 3/4l off 110 over 2m1f at Exeter last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft ground; inconsistent. Close third at Exeter 12 days ago; this is more competitive but he's an each-way possible. |
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(2)  (16/1 +20%)Galactic Charm |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Galactic Charm 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground; fair mark on best novice form and could bounce back. Pulled up on return but he's back in cheekpieces, in which he ran well over C&D in March. |
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(7)  (22/1 +0%)Fight My Fire |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fight My Fire 22/1, Ran to form under a penalty but was well held up in grade, finishing 15l third in a novice hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good to soft ground; needs more to defy penalty. 100-1 win at Fontwell; third at Wincanton since; improvement needed to defy opening mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It is hard to rule many of these out, but the vote goes to OCEAN CONQUEST. The son of Time Test has won his last two starts and he had plenty in hand on the most recent of those occasions at Ludlow. First-time cheekpieces may spark further progression and a mark of 117 could still underestimate him. The recent Kempton third Across Earth is 1lb well-in and should not be discounted, while Knight Templar and Torrent complete the shortlist.
1m6f Flat winner ACROSS EARTH should be suited by this stiff track and earns the vote ahead of Marche d'Aligre.
Ths is the racecard key.
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