There were 41 Races on Tuesday 20th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Ascot, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (14/1 +0%)Sufi |
14/1(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sufi 14/1, Regained the winning thread in a Newton Abbot selling handicap last September but no impact in 3 subsequent starts. Probably best watched on the back of a 7-month absence. Won over 2m2f in September but backward steps after; has won and gone well after a break. |
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2nd (5)  (3.5/1 -40%)Boundsy Boy |
3.5/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Boundsy Boy 3.5/1, Opened account in 15.8f Huntingdon handicap (good to soft) in February and all 3 subsequent efforts in this sphere have been creditable, beaten only by an unexposed mare off a 1 lb lower mark at Worcester (2m, good) last month. One to consider. Off the mark over hurdles in February; two good AW runs in defeat this year; solid. |
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3rd (3)  (6.5/1 -63%)Genever Dragon |
6.5/1(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Genever Dragon 6.5/1, Ended long losing run at Kelso in September and backed that performance up with fine second in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) later that month. Absent since but no surprise to see him feature again. Ended latest campaign with 2 good efforts, a 2m2f win and a close call over 2m4f. |
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4th (9)  (7.5/1 +63%)Coastal Sun |
7.5/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Coastal Sun 7.5/1, Sole success from 10 hurdles starts was gained in a Ludlow claimer for Alastair Ralph in November. No show in a couple of handicaps since joining this yard and she's hard to warm to. Minor 2m winner; not disgraced in a better race on first completion for new yard. |
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5th (7)  (4/1 +60%)Ten Past Midnight |
4/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ten Past Midnight 4/1, Won 3 on the bounce in 2021 and also hit the target at Southwell last June. Placed next 3 starts at Uttoxeter prior to a very low-key chase debut and while he didn't cover himself in glory back hurdling at Fakenham in February, he would have a fighting chance if bouncing back. Running well last summer; poor chase debut in Sept; well held back hurdling in February. |
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6th (6)  (18/1 -13%)Ten Ten Twenty |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ten Ten Twenty 18/1, Has offered little in 5 starts since gaining breakthrough success in this sphere at Worcester last summer, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Wide-margin winner of 2m maiden hurdle last summer; modest in handicaps since. |
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|PU| (2)  (2.5/1 +38%)Rafiki |
2.5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rafiki 2.5/1, Fairly useful on Flat and opened hurdles account in 16.3f novice here last June. Well held all 3 starts in handicaps in this sphere, and also below par back on the Flat following a break/wind op last month, but couldn't rule out off this reduced mark on debut for new yard. Tongue strap applied. Won hurdle debut over 2m here last June; minor handicap form for A King; new yard. |
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|PU| (1)  (10/1 +0%)Seaforth Mancy |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Seaforth Mancy 10/1, Point winner last year and made the frame first 3 starts in maiden hurdles. Pulled up the last twice, including when returning from a break at Worcester last month, but interesting to see what the market has to say now that he makes the switch to handicap company. Bled from the nose on latest two starts; very shaky at present; handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
RAFIKI , who won a novice hurdle here last summer, runs for an in-form yard and appeals now he is back on a happy hunting ground. The gelding has had a wind operation since he was last seen in this discipline and, having had a spin on the Flat at Lingfield last month, he is dangerous to underestimate with a tongue-tie now applied. Boundsy Boy is also a serious player, while Genever Dragon is another to consider returning from a break.
RAFIKI failed to build on his novice success at this course last year but he is nevertheless worth chancing off this reduced mark, in the hope that the change of scenery (this will be his first run for the in-form James Owen yard) works the oracle. On recent evidence Boundsy Boy is appealing, while Genever Dragon should be involved if ready to roll and Ten Past Midnight would also have a live chance if on-song.
A few to consider but COASTAL SUN can step up on a respectable return from wind surgery in a more competitive race than this last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (0.53/1 +7%)Titanium Moon |
0.53/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Titanium Moon 0.53/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane who confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut when winning 11-runner novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good) 22 days ago, drawing clear quickly after produced to lead last. Open to further improvement and can follow up. Drew clear to win by 11l at Cartmel last month, her second hurdle start; obvious contender. |
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2nd (1)  (1.88/1 +25%)Stowaway Jess |
1.88/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Stowaway Jess 1.88/1, Bumper winner who is steadily going the right way over hurdles, opening her account in ready fashion in a weak race at Market Rasen (18.6f) 29 days ago. More needed under a penalty to trouble Stowaway Jess, though. Came good over hurdles with 9l win from the front at Market Rasen four weeks ago. |
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3rd (3)  (18/1 -112%)Honey I'm Good |
18/1(-112%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Honey I'm Good 18/1, Multiple point winner who made a successful hunter debut in 4-runner event at Chepstow (23.6f, good) 53 days ago. Subsequently left Bradley Gibbs for £5,000 and needs more back over hurdles. Bought for £5,000 after hunter chase win in April; rain will aid her cause on stable debut. |
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4th (4)  (66/1 -136%)Scarlett Clipper |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Scarlett Clipper 66/1, Looked one for later on when well held on recent Newton Abbot hurdling debut. Half-sister to a smart chaser but well beaten on recent debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TITANIUM MOON shed the maiden tag in decisive style at Cartmel and she can follow up in this contest. The five-year-old mare showed glimpses of promise on the Flat and can continue to improve in this code stepping up in trip. Stowaway Jess demands the utmost respect after recording a comfortable victory at Market Rasen last time out, while Honey I'm Good can follow them home.
A thin race so an excellent opportunity for TITANIUM MOON to follow up her recent wide-margin Cartmel success. Stowaway Jess is feared most.
Donald McCain's mare TITANIUM MOON skipped nicely clear on the run-in at Cartmel last month and can follow up here.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(7)  (66/1 -32%)Shabano |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shabano 66/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Ed Walker. Made an inauspcious start to his hurdling career at Huntingdon last month. Can only be watched after that. Fair on the Flat but refused to settle and was tailed off on recent hurdle debut. |
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1st (2)  (0.53/1 +15%)Carrigeen Kampala |
0.53/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Carrigeen Kampala 0.53/1, Made it second time lucky over hurdles when making all over C&D in April and followed up in good style at Newton Abbot in May. Likely more to come and can complete a hat-trick. Returned from break with two emphatic wins against own sex this spring; the one to beat. |
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2nd (3)  (3.33/1 +26%)VE Day |
3.33/1(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) VE Day 3.33/1, Fair maiden on the level for Andrew Balding. Landed 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on debut in this sphere in March but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts. Needs to get back on the up. Fair Flat-racer; twice safely held since winning hurdle debut but still has a part to play. |
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3rd (1)  (4.5/1 -29%)Hidol Du Livet |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hidol Du Livet 4.5/1, Made the frame on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points. Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles for new connections in 2m Worcester maiden 17 days ago, making all. Raced freely and dominated from the front at Worcester; this track ought to suit him. |
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4th (4)  (33/1 +18%)Alpha King |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Alpha King 33/1, Fair but temperamental handicapper on the Flat (stays 11.5f). Likely outsider on hurdle debut. Fair on the Flat at his best but out of form this year; makes hurdling debut today. |
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|PU| (6)  (125/1 -89%)Jumhoor |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jumhoor 125/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat for David O'Meara. Would be a shock winner on hurdle debut. 0-8 on the Flat for David O'Meara in 2022; best watched on stable/hurdle debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The progressive CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has won her last two outings by a cumulative 27 lengths and the five-year-old gets the nod to add another win to her tally. The Fergal O'Brien-trained mare landed the first of her victories over this C&D and she can repeat that feat in this contest. Hidol Du Livet shed the maiden tag at Worcester earlier this month and he looks the most immediate danger, while Ve Day completes the shortlist.
It's highly likely this will be dominated by the 3 previous hurdle winners in this line-up, with CARRIGEEN KAMPALA taken to continue her progression and complete a hat-trick. Recent Worcester scorer Hidol du Livet may give her more to do than VE Day.
Hivol Du Livet might take some catching but CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has impressed on both appearances this spring and gets the nod.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4)  (2/1 +33%)Too Friendly |
2/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Too Friendly 2/1, Numerous decent efforts in defeat prior to belatedly winning his first handicap on third start for present yard at Fakenham (2m, good to firm) recently, a more positive ride and first-time cheekpieces (in this sphere) were seemingly contributing factors. Remains feasibly treated up 5 lb. Came good for James Owen with clear win at Fakenham this month; 5lb rise looks manageable. |
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(8)  (3.33/1 +5%)For Pleasure |
3.33/1(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) For Pleasure 3.33/1, Free-going front runner who was a Grade 2 winner as a novice in this sphere back in 2020. Operating below his best for some time now but there were encouraging signs back from a break at Warwick (2m, good to firm), he's 2-2 over this C&D and has slipped to a very dangerous mark. Free-going front-runner who can be very hard to catch when on song; runs this track well. |
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(9)  (4/1 +33%)Bombyx |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Bombyx 4/1, Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Pulled up back from a lengthy absence over C&D in March but showed the benefit of that pipe-opener when fifth of 12 at Ludlow next time and he needs considering. Lightly raced in recent years but last month's run proved a good chunk of ability remains. |
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(5)  (6/1 +14%)Jamacho |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jamacho 6/1, Back-to-back winner last summer, including a fourth success over this C&D, and signed of 2022 on a high when landing a handicap chase at Uttoxeter. Understandably struggled in the Swinton back from 7 months off and likely to be far more competitive back in calmer waters with that run under his belt. Not disgraced in hot race last month, after a break, and is very well suited by this C&D. |
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(1)  (9/1 +10%)Oakley |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Oakley 9/1, Off the mark for this yard last spring and made the frame both starts during the winter, latterly finishing third in a competitive 9-runner handicap at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) where he was 5 lengths adrift of second-placed Too Friendly (now 4 lb worse off). Claims if raring to go following a break. C&D winner last year and creditable third at Cheltenham on latest start in December. |
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(6)  (20/1 -100%)Manor Park |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Manor Park 20/1, Went through a purple patch last summer and reacted well to fitting of cheekpieces when adding to his tally at Ludlow in October. Won't be found wanting fitness-wise following 3 runs on the Flat since April (close second at Windsor on penultimate start) and he's not without hope. Went close on the Flat in April but doesn't have much margin for error over hurdles. |
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(2)  (22/1 +0%)Pisgah Pike |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pisgah Pike 22/1, Has slipped back to the same mark as when landing the Summer Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen last July. However, more miss than hit since and was never in the hunt back from a break/another wind op at Fontwell last month. Landed a good prize last summer but ran poorly last month, after a break. |
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(3)  (22/1 -214%)L'impertinent |
22/1(-214%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) L'impertinent 22/1, Winner over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe for Enda Bolger last spring. Tame effort in a soft-ground Tipperary novice on latest start 11 months ago but well worth a second look back hurdling under more suitable conditions for new yard. Won maiden hurdle and beginners' chase in Ireland last spring; makes stable debut here. |
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(7)  (33/1 -106%)Valentino Dancer |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Valentino Dancer 33/1, Made solid start for this yard in 2021, winning twice over hurdles (at around 2m) either side of a success on the Flat. However, well held sole start last year and again struggled on recent comeback following 14 months off at Newton Abbot. Struggled to get involved after Newton Abbot this month, after his latest layoff. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Too Friendly was a touch fortuitous when winning at Fakenham after Nevendon made a bad mistake at the last and while he can still go well, an added 5lb from the handicapper will make his life harder. JAMACHO has won over C&D four times and although beaten a long way in the Swinton at Haydock last month, that was his first start since October and he ought to find this easier. For Pleasure has won both his starts here and warrants serious consideration as well.
This course lends itself well to front-runners and the free-going FOR PLEASURE is taken to maintain his 100% record here. The 8-y-o has dipped a long way in the weights and there were signs at Warwick last month that he's ready to strike. Bombyx proved that he retains plenty of ability at Ludlow and Lucy Wadham's charge is feared most ahead of Jamacho, who will find this company far more palatable than at Haydock where he contested the valuable Swinton Handicap. Oakley is also shortlisted.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3)  (2.5/1 -33%)Go Fox |
2.5/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Go Fox 2.5/1, Attracted support and made the most of a reduced mark when scoring comfortably at Fakenham last time. Remains well handicapped on old form, so expected to go well again. | |||
(1)  (2.75/1 +31%)Restandbethankful |
2.75/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Restandbethankful 2.75/1, Scored 3 times over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2021. Still a maiden after 7 attempts over fences but he hasn't been with this yard for long and was caught too far back at Cartmel last time. Dropped another 4 lb and one to note in the betting. | |||
(4)  (3.5/1 +22%)Pleasure Garden |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pleasure Garden 3.5/1, Fair 4-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Winning start over fences at Plumpton in April and backed it up with a solid showing at Fontwell last month. Likely to be in the shake-up once again. | |||
(5)  (6/1 +50%)Martalmix'jac |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Martalmix'jac 6/1, Modest maiden hurdler who failed to up his game for a switch to chasing at Worcester last time. Might improve for that experience, however. | |||
(7)  (8.5/1 +66%)Famoso |
8.5/1(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Famoso 8.5/1, Yet to win a race of any description and fared no better for a switch of stables at Worcester recently. Others are more persuasive. | |||
(6)  (11/1 +56%)Peckinpah |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Peckinpah 11/1, Has gone backwards from his chasing debut and offered little when pulled up here last time. Plenty to prove. | |||
(8)  (33/1 +0%)Harry Hazard |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Harry Hazard 33/1, Maiden jumper who has failed to beat a rival on his last 3 starts, so hard to make a case for. | |||
(9)  (40/1 +39%)Fair To Dream |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fair To Dream 40/1, Maiden pointer who has little form under Rules. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Pleasure Garden is one of the in-form options after winning at Plumpton and finishing second at Fontwell on his only two starts over fences and another bold bid is expected. GO FOX has been upped 7lb for a comfortable success at Fakenham and a repeat of those front-running tactics may be enough to see him back that performance up. Jet Of Dreams is a point-to-point winner who might be a better proposition in this sphere.
JET OF DREAMS shaped with encouragement over hurdles and has been allotted a generous opening mark for one that won a point easily, so he boasts strong claims of making a winning chasing debut. Go Fox is of obvious interest having bounced back to score at Fakenham and Restandbethankful could return to top form with Brian Hughes back up.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1)  (0.91/1 +24%)Do It For Thy Sen |
0.91/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Do It For Thy Sen 0.91/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good, 11/4) 3 days ago, driven clear. Carries penalty. In top form and up to landing the hat-trick if the race doesn't come too soon. Carries 7lb penalty for Saturday's front-running win at Uttoxeter; rain no problem. |
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(4)  (3/1 +40%)Arctic Lodge |
3/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Arctic Lodge 3/1, Ex-pointer who has failed to make an impact over hurdles but now steps up markedly in trip for chasing debut after a break, so well worth a market check. Safely held on handicap hurdle debut but may do better over fences. |
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(3)  (5/1 +23%)Steel Wave |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Steel Wave 5/1, Returned to something like his recent best to make a winning return from 5 months off over C&D in May and wasn't disgraced at Bangor since. Can't be discounted with blinkers refitted. Rallied well to score over C&D last month and can cope if there's rain about; a player. |
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(5)  (6.5/1 -44%)O'Faolains Lad |
6.5/1(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) O'Faolains Lad 6.5/1, Has been out of sorts for some time but mark reflects that and there was a little more encouragement when third at Ffos Las a month ago. Claims if he can build on that following a wind op. Just modest third at Ffos Las last month and won't be favoured by any rain here. |
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(2)  (11/1 -38%)Great D'Ange |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Great D'Ange 11/1, Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in December (23.6f, good to soft). However, he's disappointed since and now has plenty to prove in first-time blinkers. On last winning mark now but has looked badly out of sorts this spring; blinkers on. |
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(6)  (12/1 +14%)Scrumpy Boy |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Scrumpy Boy 12/1, Cheekpieces on when finally getting off the mark at Newton Abbot in April last year but has been out of sorts since. Others make more appeal. Wide-margin winner in first-time cheekpieces in spring 2022 but well below that form since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DO IT FOR THY SEN has won both starts this season, the first after a disqualification, and the latest with a very easy win when making all the running. He does have a 7lb penalty to carry here but if connections feel he is up to running again so quickly, he still looks the likeliest winner dropping in grade. Steel Wave is no back number at the age of 13 and he can fight it out with O'Faolains Lad for second place.
DO IT FOR THY SEN faces a very quick turnaround for a chaser but he's in top form and this is unlikely to take much winning, so there's a strong chance he can complete the hat-trick. Arctic Lodge looks a notable chasing debutant for a shrewd stable and O'Faolains Lad can't be ignored from a reduced mark.
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