There were 37 Races on Wednesday 24th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Ayr, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (0.8/1 +77%)Begin The Luck |
0.8/1(+77%)  |
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Begin The Luck 0.8/1, Has taken really well to chasing, landing handicaps at Newton Abbot/Exeter in April. Faded out of things only late on when third on his latest outing 7 days ago and he's entitled to be in the mix again. Versatile chaser as regards trip/ground, but progress checked off this mark last time out.. |
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|PU| (2)  (2.12/1 +29%)Spanish Present |
2.12/1(+29%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Spanish Present 2.12/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who twice went close in handicaps in that sphere during the winter. Return/chase debut effort at Uttoxeter 18 days ago was a rather lacklustre display though, so needs to shrug that off if he's to feature here. Visor reached for. Maiden hurdle winner over this trip/ground; well held on recent chasing debut (soft).. |
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|PU| (3)  (6/1 +14%)Full Of Light |
6/1(+14%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Full Of Light 6/1, Bumper winner who displayed fair form when adding pair of hurdle victories (at around 20f) to his tally during 2021/22. Has become disappointing however, again finishing well held back over fences at Kempton (20.5f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie. Trip/ground/mark all fine; hope if the headgear inspires much straighter jumping.. |
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|PU| (4)  (10/1 +64%)Balagan |
10/1(+64%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Balagan 10/1, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles but he came in only seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 25/1) on his debut over fences in February. Back after a wind op now and the betting may prove a useful guide. Weakened out of both starts since September 2020; trip/ground fine but plenty to prove.. |
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Having been well supported ahead of his fencing bow a week ago, LIVELY CITIZEN made no mistake at Perth, winning with a bit in hand. The unexposed chaser must carry a 7lb penalty, but that's unlikely to pose an issue if arriving in the same form. Begin The Luck's winning run came to an end at Newton Abbot, but he remains in good form and must be respected. Visored for the first time, Spanish Present appeals as the pick of the remainder.
A likeable sort over hurdles, LIVELY CITIZEN made the perfect start over fences when landing a 6-runner Perth handicap 7 days ago, jumping fine and quickening to lead close home. He gets the nod to follow up under a penalty, with fellow in-form rival Begin The Luck next best. Spanish Present also shouldn't be written off just yet, now connections reach for the first-time visor.
A chance is taken on FULL OF LIGHT jumping straighter in the headgear and accounting for last week's Perth winner Lively Citizen.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (0.62/1 +44%)Jaytee |
0.62/1(+44%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jaytee 0.62/1, Has been running at least respectably over fences lately and pulled clear of the remainder when second at this course 9 days ago. Visored now, and capable of going one better if the race doesn't come too soon. Neck second here latest (rider dropped rein); yet to run a bad race over fences; player.. |
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2nd (1)  (3/1 -20%)Gats And Co |
3/1(-20%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gats And Co 3/1, Really got his act together in 2022, landing a 4-timer (including a hat-trick at this course) in staying handicap chases. Been largely disappointing since but shaped as if back in form at Chepstow last time and this step back up in trip should suit. Trip and mark all to the good, but far more effective up to now around galloping tracks.. |
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3rd (5)  (6.5/1 +13%)Zoffalee |
6.5/1(+13%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Zoffalee 6.5/1, Runner-up 4 times last season but he often looked hard work and he was below form at Leicester when last seen 5 months ago. Others make more appeal. 0-18 over fences, though one near-miss off 11lb higher last summer (3m3f, good to firm).. |
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4th (2)  (12/1 -9%)Fraternel |
12/1(-9%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fraternel 12/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles but he offered little after 21 months off when remote fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Back to within 1l of his winning chase mark; anonymous return to action back in March.. |
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Gats And Co bolted up from this mark at Ffos Las just under a year ago and, down in class, he merits the utmost respect but preference is still for JAYTEE. Only narrowly denied here on his latest outing, Ian Williams' charge can make amends and go one better from an unaltered handicap rating. Breizh Alko may show more now reverting to fences, though he needs to bounce back having been pulled up at Uttoxeter.
JAYTEE ran well when runner-up here recently and a performance of similar merit should be enough for him to go one better at the likely expense of Gats And Co. Breizh Alko is another one to consider.
A close second here nine days ago, JAYTEE almost picks himself if over those exertions. Zoffalee may yet prove next best.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (3/1 +10%)Sir Tivo |
3/1(+10%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sir Tivo 3/1, Fairly useful chaser who made all in a 2m novice hurdle at Warwick in October. Excuses last 2 starts and not ruled out having scored over C&D in the past. On dangerous mark back over fences and he's 2-3 over C&D; interesting contender. |
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2nd (3)  (4.5/1 +44%)Sea Prince |
4.5/1(+44%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sea Prince 4.5/1, Took well to chasing in the summer, winning a thin event at Stratford in August. Disappointed last 2 starts, however, so bit to prove after 7 months off. Has bit to prove after 222 days off and he needs to resume his progress. |
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3rd (5)  (11/1 +21%)Dino Velvet |
11/1(+21%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dino Velvet 11/1, Just fair nowadays and remains easy to oppose despite a plummeting mark. Record of 1-15 over fences and his last win was in July 2021; others stronger. |
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4th (4)  (7/1 -75%)Here We Have It |
7/1(-75%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Here We Have It 7/1, Overcame poor position to win handicap chase at this C&D in December. Pulled up next 2 starts but took a step back in the right direction when fourth here (20.4f) last month. C&D winner in December but he's been disappointing since; others preferred. |
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|F| (2)  (1.88/1 -15%)Noahthirtytwored |
1.88/1(-15%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Noahthirtytwored 1.88/1, Progressive 4-time winner over hurdles who took his form up a notch over fences in the autumn, scoring at Newton Abbot prior to a good fourth in a Cheltenham novice (15.9f) in October. Fit from spin on Flat when runner-up at Worcester 16 days ago and remains of interest over fences. Unexposed chaser who was a good second in a Worcester handicap two weeks ago; key player. |
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|PU| (6)  (7.5/1 +25%)Mr Coldstone |
7.5/1(+25%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mr Coldstone 7.5/1, Yet to score over fences but easily ran his best race in this sphere when 2½ lengths second over C&D. However, failed to back that up here next time. Sole win was over hurdles in January 2021 and has mixed record over fences; reservations. |
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HERE WE HAVE IT showed up for a long way over an extended 2m4f here last month before fading late on. With that in mind, he may be worth taking a chance on dropped in trip, though Noahthirtytwored ought to provide a stern challenge on the back of a Worcester second. Sir Tivo has the ability to go well, while the consistent Sea Prince can't be ruled out either.
NOAHTHIRTYTWORED is a likeable type who remains of interest over fences after his good second at Worcester on only his third start in this sphere. Sir Tivo has had excuses of late so rates a threat, while Here We Have It took a step back in the right direction here last month.
Noahthirtytwored is respected but preference is for SIR TIVO, who is on a dangerous mark back over fences and is 2-3 over C&D.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (4/1 +80%)Mr Zippi |
4/1(+80%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mr Zippi 4/1, £10,000 3-y-o, Intello gelding. Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 7f/1m winner Prince Eiji. Dam very smart 9f-10.5f winner. Should have the speed for this sort of test. Plenty to like on paper but yard is 0-11 in bumpers in recent years. |
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2nd (7)  (66/1 -32%)Conniegetaway |
66/1(-32%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Conniegetaway 66/1, Shantou filly who had little go right when last of 10 in bumper (66/1) at this C&D (good) on debut 9 days ago, forced wide from soon after start. Easy to look elsewhere. 66-1 for a mares' event over C&D (good) last Monday and she finished last of ten. |
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3rd (4)  (3/1 +45%)Senor Diaz |
3/1(+45%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Senor Diaz 3/1, Red Jazz gelding. Brother to 7f winner in Czech Republic Sparkle Shout and half-brother to a winner. Dam (h99), dual bumper winner/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Front of House. Check betting. Yard had a well-backed bumper winner on Saturday; needs watching in market on debut. |
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4th (2)  (2.75/1 +54%)Reggae De Baune |
2.75/1(+54%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Reggae De Baune 2.75/1, Spanish Moon gelding who made some appeal on paper but ran to just a poor level when fifth of 9 in bumper (5/1) at Carlisle (17f, soft) a couple of months ago, not ideally placed the way the race developed. Could leave that effort behind. Ran green in the mud at Carlisle and he should know much more this time; likely improver. |
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5th (1)  (1.88/1 +53%)Climbing |
1.88/1(+53%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Climbing 1.88/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Sunshade and fair hurdler/useful chaser Rapid Flight. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Close Touch. Had a wind op already and wears tongue tie/hood for debut. Equipment is applied on debut but he has a striking pedigree and needs a close look. |
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6th (6)  (80/1 -100%)Forceta |
80/1(-100%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Forceta 80/1, 200/1, badly needed experience when remote fourth of 7 in bumper at Newcastle (16.2f, standard) on debut 3 months ago. Big step forward required. Well held at 200-1 at Newcastle in February and remains best watched for now. |
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A half-brother to a couple of useful performers, including a Listed winner who struck on debut, CLIMBING looks the one to be with for a stable capable of readying one first time out. Strutter disappointed when going off favourite on his introduction at Warwick but better can be expected here, while similar comments apply to Reggae De Baune for the in-form Donald McCain team.
STRUTTER was given a considerate introduction when finishing mid-field at Warwick last month and with improvement on the cards, Nicky Henderson's 4-y-o gets the verdict to come out on top now fitted with a hood. Reggae de Baune was up against it the way the race developed at Carlisle on debut so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Jamie Snowdon's newcomer Climbing.
4yo STRUTTER shaped with promise when favourite in a big field at Warwick last month and he's a key player for his top yard.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (0.4/1 +56%)Myristica |
0.4/1(+56%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Myristica 0.4/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who went close on her Worcester hurdle debut 16 days ago. Arguably unlucky not to be awarded that race after receiving a bump from the winner approaching 2 out and can gain compensation now. Tongue tied first time. | |
2nd (9)  (11/1 -47%)Three Macks |
11/1(-47%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Three Macks 11/1, Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver. In the frame 3 times in maiden/novice events over hurdles for new yard but her form is only modest. | |
3rd (4)  (50/1 +50%)Miss Mocktail |
50/1(+50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Miss Mocktail 50/1, Showed some ability in bumpers but off for 18 months prior to pulling up on Uttoxeter hurdle debut in December. Been off for a further 169 days. Hooded first time. | |
4th (8)  (12/1 -41%)Phone Home |
12/1(-41%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Phone Home 12/1, Telescope filly offered something to work on when fourth of 6 in juvenile hurdle (5/1) at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) on debut 39 days ago. May well do better. | |
5th (6)  (5/1 -43%)Night On The Town |
5/1(-43%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Night On The Town 5/1, Showed ability in bumpers last summer and set for third when falling at the last on her Warwick hurdle debut 23 days ago. Should be thereabouts assuming she's none the worse. | |
6th (1)  (50/1 -25%)Bella Madonna |
50/1(-25%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bella Madonna 50/1, Third on the first of 2 outings in bumpers this spring. Makes hurdle debut. Probably best to look elsewhere. | |
7th (7)  (9/1 +0%)By Pass |
9/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) By Pass 9/1, Modest maiden on Flat whose stand out effort over hurdles came when third of 8 in juvenile at Hereford (2m, 125/1) in February. Beaten just over 15 lengths when fourth in Ludlow novice 10 days ago. Vulnerable again. | |
|PU| (3)  (150/1 +0%)Miss Connaisseur |
150/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Miss Connaisseur 150/1, Modest maiden on Flat at up to 7f. Behind from an early stage when pulled up on Fakenham hurdle debut on New Year's Day. |
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A decent performer on the level, MYRISTICA didn't have much issue with the switch to hurdles when narrowly denied at Worcester earlier in the month. The daughter of Harzand must hold every chance if building upon that effort and she should have too much for Three Macks and Night On The Town, who was running with credit when falling at the last on her jumping bow at Warwick.
This looks a decent opportunity for MYRISTICA to go one place better than on her Worcester hurdle debut earlier this month. Night On The Town, who would have been placed but for falling at the last on hurdle debut, and Jamie Snowden's Phone Home can fight it out for the forecast spot.
Flat recruit MYRISTICA is taken to step up on her Worcester hurdling debut second, with improvement likely also from Phone Home.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (2.25/1 +36%)Secret Trix |
2.25/1(+36%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Secret Trix 2.25/1, Off the mark in novice handicap at Fakenham (23.4f) in November and shaped as if still in good form both starts since, set too much to do when third at Lingfield in February. Cheekpieces on first time and he remains unexposed at this trip. Respected, though have to hope this is run as enough of a test; cheekpieces now go on.. |
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2nd (6)  (3.33/1 +33%)Coconut Twist |
3.33/1(+33%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Coconut Twist 3.33/1, Showed a bit in his three qualifying runs over hurdles but failed to improve for the switch to handicaps earlier this year. However, upped in trip he bounced back to form when runner-up at Fontwell (21.8f) a fortnight ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Didn't excel over 3m in points, but finished off well at end of 2m6f at Fontwell latest.. |
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3rd (2)  (2.25/1 +25%)Callisto's King |
2.25/1(+25%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Callisto's King 2.25/1, Ran best race over hurdles when second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (2m3f) in November, bumping into a well-treated rival. Again shaped well when fourth of 18 at Exeter (strong form for the grade) and can be thereabouts once more with cheekpieces on first time. Exeter fourth latest (2m2f, good) again hinted at a need for further; cheekpieces added.. |
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4th (5)  (5.5/1 +0%)First Man |
5.5/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) First Man 5.5/1, Missed 2021/22 but proved he retains ability when third in 19-runner handicap at Doncaster (24,4f) in January. Ran no sort of race over fences next time, but soon back to form returned to hurdling when third at Sedgefield in February. Major player having had a wind op. Weakened only late on twice last winter; chance off good mark if wind surgery works.. |
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5th (1)  (8/1 -140%)Western Jill |
8/1(-140%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Western Jill 8/1, Showed plenty to work on making hurdling debut when third in novice at this course (20.4f) in February. Ran to a similar level next 2 starts, before getting no further than the first on her chasing bow. Could have more to offer back over hurdles with hood on first time. First-fence unseat on chasing debut latest; retains potential as a stayer; hood now added.. |
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6th (7)  (66/1 -65%)Sight Nor Seen |
66/1(-65%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sight Nor Seen 66/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in Ireland at his best but has shown little for present connections, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Easy enough to look elsewhere. No upturn in fortunes for the drop back to around 2m5f last time; down another 4lb.. |
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COCONUT TWIST filled second place over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell a couple of weeks ago and the step up in trip could help him to go one better here. Callisto's King remains unexposed and the application of first-time cheekpieces could bring about a career best from the six-year-old. Others who make the shortlist are Secret Trix, Western Jill and First Man.
FIRST MAN soon returned to form back over hurdles when third at Sedgefield in February and, having had a wind op since then, he could be ready to take advantage of his current mark. Callisto's King has shaped well on his last 2 starts and could be the main danger in first-time cheekpieces, while Western Jill also merits consideration.
Possible improvers over a staying trip on ground they'll appreciate, CALLISTO'S KING and Western Jill are preferred in that order.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (3.33/1 +58%)Malina Ocarina |
3.33/1(+58%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Malina Ocarina 3.33/1, Bagged second victory over hurdles in a Uttoxeter seller during summer 2021 and similar form when runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts in handicaps last summer. Hasn't returned in top form this spring but mark has eased. Dual hurdle winner who is on a reduced mark but she needs to rediscover some spark. |
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2nd (3)  (14/1 -87%)Champagne Town |
14/1(-87%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Champagne Town 14/1, Winning pointer. Fair form in a bumper and maiden hurdle in Ireland last spring. Below that level in a Doncaster novice hurdle for new yard in March and too free on handicap debut a fortnight ago. No surprise a hood goes on. Point winner who is lightly raced under rules but he needs improvement with a hood added. |
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3rd (7)  (2.5/1 +9%)Having A Barney |
2.5/1(+9%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Having A Barney 2.5/1, On the up since sent handicapping, off the mark at Ayr in March and form of subsequent second to Blue Bikini at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) was boosted when the winner went in again next time. 23.3f may have just tested his stamina at Hexham so he remains of firm interest. Ayr winner in March and he seemed stretched at 2m7f last time; respected back in trip. |
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4th (10)  (6/1 +33%)Robber's Bridge |
6/1(+33%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Robber's Bridge 6/1, Took a big step forward when second at Wincanton (21.4f) in March, unlucky to bump into a well-punted one. Heavy defeat over 3m here last time needs casting aside. Down in trip. Inconsistent nine-race maiden who was disappointing here last time; risks attached. |
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5th (6)  (10/1 -11%)Mrs Kinsella |
10/1(-11%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mrs Kinsella 10/1, Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who showed nothing in 2 starts for Billy Aprahamian. Respectable third starting out for this yard at Hereford last month but never really looked like justifying support at Ludlow. Cheekpieces now on. Inconsistent 11-race maiden but has possibilities if cheekpieces give her a boost. |
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6th (1)  (12/1 +0%)Alchemystique |
12/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alchemystique 12/1, Winless since 2021 and fit from a couple of good placed efforts on the AW, she could manage only mid-field at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Prone to the odd mistake but this is a slight drop in grade, at least. Course winner who has claims if she can get back near best on this drop back in grade. |
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7th (2)  (25/1 -25%)Bentham |
25/1(-25%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bentham 25/1, Winless since landing a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in July 2020 but there have been positives to glean from some of last season's efforts. Left Gavin Cromwell since last seen in March. Ex-Irish 9yo; sole hurdle win was in 2020 and he looks opposable on his stable debut. |
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8th (4)  (28/1 -300%)Rafferty |
28/1(-300%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rafferty 28/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts for this yard, latterly at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in January 2022. Unable to continue the good work later in the year and now has questions to answer reverting to hurdles minus usual hood. Returns from another absence and he needs a major revival back over hurdles; hood removed. |
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9th (8)  (9/1 -125%)Boomtime Banker |
9/1(-125%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Boomtime Banker 9/1, Returned from a long absence an improved model, winning handicaps at Worcester (20f) and Plumpton (20.5f) during middle of last year. 4 lb higher now and has another absence to overcome, but she should make a bold bid for the hat-trick provided all's well. Lightly raced 9yo who won both her starts last year; key player again in hat-trick bid. |
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|F| (9)  (8/1 +50%)Rainbow Jet |
8/1(+50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rainbow Jet 8/1, Fairly useful handicapper at best on the Flat but little form in this sphere, albeit she races off her correct mark this time. Fair on Flat in her prime but unplaced in all seven runs over hurdles; others preferred. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BOOMTIME BANKER won on her only two appearances of 2022 and it would be no surprise if she were to rack up the hat-trick here, despite the 248-day break. Having A Barney has not been disgraced on either start since winning at Ayr in March and may prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Robber's Bridge and Malina Ocarina.
HAVING A BARNEY has been in top form this spring, shaping well over 23.3f at Hexham last time and back in trip, he can regain the winning thread. Boomtime Banker is clearly fragile but she's won her last 2 so needs considering, along with Malina Ocarina.
The vote goes to HAVING A BARNEY (nap), who looked stretched over 2m7f at Hexham and could resume his progress back at this trip.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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