There were 34 Races on Thursday 26th February 2026 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Chelmsford City, 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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(2)  (9/4 +18%)The Procrastinator |
9/4(+18%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Procrastinator 9/4, Quickened clear readily when winning a maiden hurdle at Hereford by 6l on her hurdles debut last time. Effective at 2m and acts with cut; the form of that win looks modest but she may have a bit more to offer. Made it 2-3 when winning by 6l at Hereford on recent hurdle debut; major player. |
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(1)  (10/3 +0%)Lucy The Wire |
10/3(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lucy The Wire 10/3, Keen and travelled well when second, beaten 4 1/4l, in a juvenile hurdle at Haydock last time. Off a short break and effective at 2m1f on good ground; debut form has worked out well and she is likely to have more to come for her new yard. Won at Leicester then runner-up at Haydock; solid claims under penalty. |
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(9)  (40/1 0%)Upton's Mighty Oak |
40/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Upton's Mighty Oak 40/1, Outpaced but improved from her debut when fourth, beaten 24l, in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time. Effective at 2m on soft ground and looks the type to do better once handicapping. 24l behind stablemate The Procrastinator when fourth at Hereford and has work to do. |
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(8)  (40/1 +20%)Psychologicaldrama |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Psychologicaldrama 40/1, Made mistakes and was made too much use of when comfortably held in a mares hurdle at Ludlow last time. Off a short break, effective at 2m and acts on soft ground; must bounce back. Encouraging run behind Lucy The Wire on debut at Leicester but soundly beaten since. |
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(4)  (100/1 +0%)Capla Resdev |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Capla Resdev 100/1, Never put into the race when fourth, beaten 62l, in a 4yo hurdle at Doncaster last time. Likely to need more time. Failed to threaten in her two bumpers and tailed off at 150-1 on hurdle debut this month. |
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(7)  (100/1 +0%)Millady |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Millady 100/1, Ran to form when finishing down the field in a mares bumper at Ludlow last time. May need more time over hurdles. Soundly beaten in both bumpers and improvement is needed now tackling hurdles. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The Procrastinator made the perfect start to life over hurdles at Hereford recently and is a real player once again, but the vote goes to TUNISYA. She was switched to Faye Bramley after winning at Pau on Christmas Eve and given that she still holds a Cheltenham entry at this stage, the daughter of Tunis could be useful. Rules newcomer Madeforlovingyou warrants a market check.
The ex-French TUNISYA won on her debut at Pau on Christmas Eve and is taken to make a winning start for JP McManus and Faye Bramley.
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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(3)  (5/2 +17%)Ski Lodge |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ski Lodge 5/2, Fell in a handicap chase at Hereford latest when well fancied. Form of previous runner up effort boosted. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts with cut. Progressing over fences and retains potential if putting that latest mishap behind him. Fell last time but he'd previously finished 2nd to progressive winners in first two chases. |
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(4)  (10/3 -11%)Diamond Dealer |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Diamond Dealer 10/3, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Kelso latest. Enjoys making it and is off a short break. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and suited by decent ground. Was progressing over fences until latest and this looks much easier. 2-2 over fences prior to failing to stay 4m at Kelso; retains potential back down in trip. |
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(1)  (9/2 -13%)Buckna |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Buckna 9/2, Scored by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Hereford on his penultimate start. Jumped poorly and made too much use of when pulled up in a handicap chase latest. Trainer in form; effective at 2m4f-3m1f and best on a sound surface. Progressive until latest and this mark demands more. Pulled up at Newbury in hat-trick bid; could bounce back with bold show if jumping better. |
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(2)  (9/2 +10%)Pierrot Jaguen |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pierrot Jaguen 9/2, Made too much use of and ran well to a point when 52l third in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter most recently. Effective over 2 1/2-3m. Inconsistent, but may have more to offer over fences if brushing up on his jumping. Good 4th over C&D in December either side of two disappointing runs; wind op since latest. |
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(5)  (5/1 +23%)I Wish You |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) I Wish You 5/1, Outpaced but ran to form when 14l third in a handicap chase at Haydock most recently. Off a short break. Effective over 2-3m and acts with cut. A consistent performer who should give his running. Could be in the mix if today's conditions place an emphasis on stamina. |
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(6)  (6/1 0%)Cahier's Den |
6/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cahier's Den 6/1, Outpaced but ran to form on chase debut when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest flying home from unpromising position. Effective over 2 1/2m. Should come on for that initial experience and may get this bit further. Looks a major player. 3m point winner who is a possible improver now up in trip on his second chase start. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It's hard to conclude that DIAMOND DEALER didn't stay in the Borders National, but he'd been progressing nicely up until then and might bounce back to form following an 81-day break. Buckna didn't jump well at Newbury latest but is still learning and should not be underestimated, although recent Hereford faller Ski Lodge looks a bigger threat given his profile.
He may have been pulled up in the Borders National over 4m but DIAMOND DEALER still shaped as though he may be ahead of his mark.
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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(6)  (11/8 +8%)Master Dunraven |
11/8(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Master Dunraven 11/8, Returned to form back on easy ground when beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Plumpton last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on any. A Flat winner who can do better when stepped back up in trip. Had been struggling in this code prior to Plumpton third; in the mix if backing that up. |
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(1)  (3/1 -20%)Voodoo Angel |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Voodoo Angel 3/1, Ran to form but was poorly placed off a steady pace when beaten 7 1/2l into third in a handicap hurdle at Catterick most recently. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on S and G. Back in form and should remain competitive. 0-11 but some good form this season and this race might not take much winning. |
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(5)  (4/1 +43%)Toby Two Scoops |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Toby Two Scoops 4/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest. Effective at 2m and acts on S and G. Had been in good form since going handicapping until that run and dual purpose performer could bounce back. Placed in first two handicaps before disappointing run here; leading player if back o song. |
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(7)  (7/1 -8%)Berry Edge |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Berry Edge 7/1, Ran to form when beaten 8 1/2l into third in a handicap hurdle at Catterick most recently. Effective at 2m. A multiple Flat winner who needs to build on that latest effort over hurdles. Took a step forward at Catterick four weeks ago but needs another today. |
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(2)  (14/1 -17%)Yapper Hill |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Yapper Hill 14/1, Below form when down in trip and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest. Off a short break. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on G. May do better now handicapping but the mark demands it. Lightly raced and has shown glimpses of promise, but failed to threaten over C&D last time. |
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(3)  (14/1 +13%)Night Burlesque |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Night Burlesque 14/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Hereford latest. Trainer in form and this is her second run after a wind operation. Off a short break. Effective at 2m on a sound surface but may need more time. Not obviously well treated but is in a weak race for handicap debut; market check advised. |
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(8)  (16/1 +27%)Perfect Arch |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Perfect Arch 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest. Effective at 2m on flat tracks. An exposed maiden in both codes. 9yo who is a longstanding maiden and was pulled up here last time; he's hard to fancy. |
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(4)  (18/1 +0%)Road To Rosley |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Road To Rosley 18/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Carlisle latest. Cheekpieces worn for the first time. Effective at 2m. Has plenty to prove after a lay-off. 9yo; hard to fancy on majority of his form but not discounted now back in a handicap. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Voodoo Angel has been holding her form well in handicaps of late and can be expected to mount a serious challenge, as can Master Dunraven, who showed considerably more when third at Plumpton last month. However, TOBY TWO SCOOPS gets the vote. Micky Hammond's charge failed to see out an extended 2m3f here latest but looks to have been found a decent opportunity back at 2m.
The 4yo TOBY TWO SCOOPS was pulled up here last time but was shaping well previously and is given another chance in this weak contest.
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)  (5/2 +9%)Largy Force |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Largy Force 5/2, Scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Uttoxeter two starts ago; ran to form up in class when out-battled late and second, beaten a length off 106, last time. Now 2lb higher; effective around 2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft; more to offer after just a small rise. Progressive since joining this yard; drops back down in grade and could play leading role. |
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(1)  (7/2 +42%)Park Talk |
7/2(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Park Talk 7/2, Made too much use of when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; trainer in form and off a short break. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, but may need this bit further than 2m to show his best now switched to fences. Lightly raced point winner who may well relish the switch to fences & he's one to consider. |
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(7)  (9/2 +18%)Empty Nest |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Empty Nest 9/2, Rallied gamely and ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m4f, acts on soft but best on a sound surface; back in form. C&D winner who was runner-up on both starts this season and is a solid contender. |
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(8)  (6/1 -20%)Ceolwulf |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ceolwulf 6/1, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time; off a short break. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground; in good form. Close second at Southwell in November on sole outing this term; goes well fresh; respected. |
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(6)  (6/1 +25%)Onesoc |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Onesoc 6/1, Yard won this race last year; needed the run and was not given a hard time when fourth, beaten 33l, in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. Progressive chaser last term. Usually held up; effective over 2m-2m4f, acts on any ground but suited by a sound surface; should come on for the latest run. In good form last winter and may have needed his sole run since, which was 17 days ago. |
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(3)  (7/1 -27%)Roger Rarebit |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Roger Rarebit 7/1, Scored by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Warwick two starts ago; ran to form when second, beaten 8l off 109, last time and is on the same mark here. Effective up to 3m, best at 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; back in form. Two runs this season, finishing first then second, and could give another good account. |
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(5)  (9/1 -13%)Flash Du Pistolet |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flash Du Pistolet 9/1, Ran to form, just tiring late having done plenty early, when second beaten 12l in a handicap chase at Ayr last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; back in form. Bumped into Gordon Elliott winner when runner-up at Ayr but needs a bigger run today. |
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(2)  (12/1 +14%)Frisby |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Frisby 12/1, Far too free and comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Catterick last time, having been in good form prior. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m, acts on soft and good ground; consistent over fences and could bounce back. Went close over fences here in December but tailed off in recent novice h'dle at Catterick. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The consistent LARGY FORCE goes well for Sean Bowen and looks the percentage call after three solid displays for her current yard. Unlucky not to back up her Uttoxeter win when she was was edged out in a tight finish at Windsor latest, there is plenty to like about her attitude and 2lb nudge doesn't appear restrictive. Roger Rarebit has also been in good heart and must be feared on these terms. Onesoc's yard won this last year and he is an interesting each-way option.
The progressive LARGY FORCE (nap) was second in a quality mares' handicap at Windsor latest and can capitalise on the drop back in grade
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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(3)  (9/4 +10%)Woodland Park |
9/4(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Woodland Park 9/4, Improved when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time conceding first run having been bumped; off a short break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent and thereabouts once more. Kept on well to go close over 2m4f latest & this new trip could prompt further improvement. |
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(7)  (4/1 +0%)Blue Carpet |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Blue Carpet 4/1, Conceded first run and ran to form when beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newbury last time; off a short break; effective 2-3m and acts on any; much more to come over hurdles for a top yard over staying trips. Course maiden winner who was second on handicap debut at Newbury; high on the list. |
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(10)  (5/1 +0%)Arcadian Star |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Arcadian Star 5/1, Yard won this last year; when second, beaten 13l in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; off a short break; effective 2-2 1/2m and acts with cut; form strong, progressing over hurdles and a longer trip should suit on handicap debut. Trainer won this last year with 5yo who was going up in trip on h'cap debut; same profile. |
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(5)  (11/2 +15%)Skuna Bay |
11/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Skuna Bay 11/2, Ran to form under a positive ride down in trip when second, beaten 9 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time splitting useful pair; that form franked; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressive and more to come at 3m. Unexposed 7yo who has potential off his current mark, especially now back up in trip. |
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(9)  (8/1 +20%)Block Rockin Beats |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Block Rockin Beats 8/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Lingfield on his penultimate start; made mistakes, was poorly placed to challenge and flattened out after a big move when ninth, beaten 20l off 115 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m7f on a sound surface; back in form. 2m7f win at Lingfield in December when upped in trip; below par since but not written off. |
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(1)  (9/1 -20%)Esprit Du Potier |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Esprit Du Potier 9/1, Best effort since a lay-off when proving stamina and doing best of those coming from off the pace, beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; enjoys making it; off a short break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; could build on latest. Returned to form when third at Kelso and could have more to offer now back up in trip. |
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(8)  (11/1 +8%)Moonset |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Moonset 11/1, Below form up in grade off a revised mark and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short break; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on good and heavy; should come on for latest. Won final two starts last season; tailed off on sole run this term but retains potential. |
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(2)  (14/1 +0%)Icare Allen |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Icare Allen 14/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; probably best at 2m4f nowadays and acts on good ground; unreliable but fairly treated on best form. Promising third here on Boxing Day and not his fault when unseating at Haydock last time. |
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(6)  (16/1 +0%)Sixty Plus |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sixty Plus 16/1, Every chance and ran to form down the field in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time; enjoys making it; off a short break; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by a positive ride and sound surface; in fine form this term but the handicapper looks in charge. Won 4 in a row last July-September; has gone off the boil since; unproven on slow ground. |
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(4)  (25/1 -14%)Pinot Rouge |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pinot Rouge 25/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; effective at 3m and acts on soft and good; inconsistent, on a fair mark on hurdle form but yet to convince over fences. Won at Hexham last June but patchy profile subsequently over hurdles/fences. |
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Sean Bowen and Olly Murphy are a rewarding partnership to follow and they can strike again with the unexposed WOODLAND PARK. On just his fourth start in a handicap, the son of Walk In The Park was only half a length away from rewarding favourite backers when second at Uttoxeter most recently and looks very capable of brushing off a 2lb rise. Skuna Bay, Arcadian Star and Blue Carpet form the shortlist of threat, in that order of preference.
Course maiden hurdle winner BLUE CARPET was a good second on his handicap debut at Newbury and is selected to go one better.
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