Wincanton Races & Results 1 Friday 12th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Friday 12th January 2024

There were 42 Races on Friday 12th January 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Wincanton, 6 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Naas, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 12th January 2024

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13:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 +37%) Pilsdon Pen	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(4) Pilsdon Pen 15/8, Likeable, three-time hurdles winner who is steadily progressive over fences, off the mark over C&D in November prior to a good second back here 24 days ago, no extra late on having made up plenty of ground. Should continue to hold his own. Found plenty when C&D winner on 2nd chase start; runner-up to one with potential since.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -33%) Bourbali	3 3/1(-33%)	(1) Bourbali 3/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who was easily excused his return/chase debut run (saddle slipped) and he jumped accurately when seeing off sole rival at Kempton (18f) in November. Useful form despite finishing last of 4 in Grade 2 back there since and claims now handicapping in this sphere. Useful hurdler; has taken well to fences; open to improvement returned to 2m4f.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 +21%) Heros	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(3) Heros 11/4, Bumper/hurdles winner in France who has hit the ground running over fences this winter, landing back-to-back Taunton handicaps at 18f. Didn't see things out back up at 20f when third at Aintree on Boxing Day but revised mark doesn't look insurmountable if he can leave that behind. Won first 2 chases at 2m2f; stamina seemed to give out over 2m4f on soft at Aintree since.
4	5 4th (5) (15/2 -25%) Romancero Le Dun	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Romancero Le Dun 15/2, Quickly made up into a fairly useful winner over hurdles last term. Has the physique for chasing but produced a lacklustre display following wind surgery/equipped with a tongue strap when well-beaten fourth on debut over fences at Chepstow (2m) in November. Too soon to write off, however. Won two juvenile hurdles, including on soft; low-key chase debut at Chepstow; new trip.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -100%) Western Zephyr	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Western Zephyr 7/1, Point/bumper winner who won 3 of his 6 starts over hurdles last season. Sound start when hitting frame first 2 starts over fences and best excused latest run when tailed-off at Hereford in December (reportedly bled). Type to bounce back. Raced at about 2m under rules; two good chase runs this winter; bled from the nose latest.

LTO Selection:

13:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

BOURBALI wasn't beaten far in the Grade 2 Wayward Lad at Kempton last month and the seven-year-old is fancied to regain the winning thread pitched back into handicap company. Pilsdon Pen posted a fair second over C&D on his latest outing and he should mount another bold bid off the same mark. Jeremy Scott's charge is feared most, ahead of Romancero Le Dun, who should have learned plenty from his chase bow when fourth at Chepstow in November.

A winner of a match on his penultimate outing, BOURBALI acquitted himself with plenty of credit despite finishing last of 4 in Grade 2 company back at Kempton over Christmas and, now handicapping in this sphere, he earns the vote to resume winning ways. C&D winner Pilsdon Pen is a likeable type and should give another good account, whilst Heros is also a threat if shrugging off a lesser run at Aintree on Boxing Day.

Three of these have something to prove after their latest runs and BOURBALI, highly tried at Kempton, is preferred to Pilsdon Pen.

13:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +27%) Ilanz	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(2) Ilanz 11/2, Bumper winner who bagged back-to-back handicap hurdle victories (at up to 19f) in late-2022 and placed on his first 2 starts last year. Remains 10 lb above his last winning mark but he's likely to go well if fully tuned up after 11 months off. On the premises if he resumes in good form after 11 months off.
2	11 2nd (11) (8/1 +50%) Idefix De Ciergues	8 8/1(+50%)	(11) Idefix De Ciergues 8/1, Runner-up sole start in points. Shaped like a stayer in bumpers last winter and again when third in a couple of maiden hurdles this season. Failed to improve switched to a handicap at Ascot last time, though. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Produced a lesser show when he tried 2m7f at Ascot on handicap debut; now has headgear.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +8%) Great Ocean	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Great Ocean 11/1, Looked as good as ever when taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) in November and quickly bounced back from a poor run when sixth of 9 at Market Rasen 17 days ago. Heavy going on penultimate start; also needs to perform better than at Market Rasen latest.
4	16 4th (16) (7/4 +56%) Nimbus Boy	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(16) Nimbus Boy 7/4, Landed a gambled on just second start for current yard when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, soft) last week. Escapes a penalty for that success, so has to be of interest in his follow-up bid. Gambed-on winner at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) eight days ago; same mark today.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 -25%) Zestful Hope	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Zestful Hope 25/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler who won twice at Hereford last season. Yet to get going this term, however, including over fences. Heavy defeats (one over hurdles, then three over fences) on all four starts this term.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -57%) Heure De Gloire	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Heure De Gloire 22/1, Landed a 2m handicap hurdle at Leicester in February. Shaped as if in need of the outing on her reappearance at Taunton in November and could show the benefit of that run here. Front-runner; three wins from 18 starts; peak efforts have also been at about 2m.
7th	15 7th (15) (14/1 +13%) Dylan's Double	14 14/1(+13%)	(15) Dylan's Double 14/1, Shaped like a stayer upped in trip when sixth on 11 on Plumpton handicap debut/return in November. Proved to be a disappointment at Exeter later in the month and has been given a break since. Jumping lacked fluency on handicap/seasonal debut and he pulled up three weeks later.
8th	3 8th (3) (20/1 -150%) John Betjeman	20 20/1(-150%)	(3) John Betjeman 20/1, Likeable type who bounce straight back to form when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.2f, soft) 17 days ago. Not certain to be suited by the longer trip, though. Four 2nds here over 1m7f; he's hardly ever raced beyond even 2m1f and never over this far.
9th	8 9th (8) (50/1 -400%) Zettabyte	50 50/1(-400%)	(8) Zettabyte 50/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gordon Elliott who was pulled up in a maiden chase (10/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 66 days ago. Back over the smaller obstacles on first start for Henrietta Knight. 0-9 for Gordon Elliott but he's of some interest judged on his two placings; headgear off.
10th	4 10th (4) (16/1 -191%) Jupiter Allen	16 16/1(-191%)	(4) Jupiter Allen 16/1, French-bred gelding who confirmed the promise of his Newton Abbot debut second when going one better at Kempton (2m, soft) in November 2022. Hasn't kicked on in 3 subsequent outings but wasn't disgraced when eight in minor event at Compiegne on return in November. Makes handicap debut. Needs a close look on this handicap debut for yard among the winners.
11th	12 11th (12) (13/2 -160%) God's Own Getaway	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(12) God's Own Getaway 13/2, Improving sort who caught the eye with the ground he made up when third in 13-runner novice at Warwick (19f) on return in November. Promises to do even better now switched to handicaps. Placed in his two novice hurdles; open to plenty of improvement now handicapping.
12th	1 12th (1) (20/1 +0%) Casa Loupi	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Casa Loupi 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler back in 2021 and returned from a long absence with a promising display on the Flat at Nottingham in May. However, has run poorly both starts back over jumps since. Blinkers for 1st time. Good Flat run last May but his two runs since (over hurdles in November) were uninspiring.
13th	14 13th (14) (33/1 +18%) Uno Mas	33 33/1(+18%)	(14) Uno Mas 33/1, Five-time winner in 2021 and shaped as if retaining ability first 2 starts back from a long absence. However, turned in a stinker at Ffos Las last time. Back up in trip. While latest run was excusable, this test looks sharper than ideal; best watched for now.
14th	7 14th (7) (14/1 +30%) The Turtle Said	14 14/1(+30%)	(7) The Turtle Said 14/1, Fair bumper performer who improved sent handicapping up in trip over hurdles, making it back-to-back wins when scoring in good style at Worcester (20f) in August 2022. Shaped as if retaining all his ability after 15 months off when fourth here in November but was well held at Ludlow 23 days ago. Ran creditably over C&D in November after a layoff, but tailed off at Ludlow latest.
15th	9 15th (9) (80/1 -220%) Fortunefavorsdbold	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Fortunefavorsdbold 80/1, A fair winning hurdler in Ireland for Paul Nolan but has shown little in 4 starts for current yard this season. Could only consider if backed. Irish 3m maiden winner; right out of form in her last five starts, last four for new yard.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Any market support for Henrietta Knight's stable debutant Zettabyte would be interesting, but a couple of other rivals hold more obvious claims. GOD'S OWN GETAWAY has placed on his two hurdle appearances in novice company and an opening mark of 105 could be within his range. Nimbus Boy landed a gamble when scoring at Hereford in a conditional jockeys' recently and is sure to prove popular being 7lb well-in. The six-year-old isn't taken lightly and he may give the selection most to think about.

The one who stands out is GOD'S OWN GETAWAY, who shaped promisingly on his Warwick return in November and promises to do even better now switched to handicaps. Nimbus Boy escapes a penalty for last week's win at Hereford so warrants plenty of respect, with Jupiter Allen another to consider now going handicapping from what looks a fair mark on the pick of his form.

Nimbus Boy landed the bets off this mark last week but faces interesting handicap newcomers GOD'S OWN GETAWAY and Jupiter Allen.

13:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +17%) Flash Gorcombe	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Flash Gorcombe 10/3, Back-to-back winner in the spring and in good order again in recent weeks fitted with a tongue tie, placed on last 2 outings. Looks worth a go at this slightly longer trip. 1m7f winner here; creditable placings over 2m2f and 2m3f on last two outings.
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 -129%) West Orchard	16 16/1(-129%)	(7) West Orchard 16/1, Hampered and fell at the first on chase debut but ridden positively and jumped well when successful at Plumpton last month. In nothing like the same form both starts since and cheekpieces now go on. Made all at Plumpton in November; right out of form both since; cheekpieces are enlisted.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 -22%) Boston Joe	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Boston Joe 11/2, Better than ever after 14 months off when easily winning at Wincanton despite a typically erratic round of jumping. Improved again when second at Ffos last next time before finding 21.5f in the mud too much of a test latest. Heavy going an excuse last time; won well here but his tendency to jump left is a concern.
4	12 4th (12) (25/1 +24%) Sans Of Gold	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Sans Of Gold 25/1, Poor form at best over hurdles. Had an excuse on chase debut but isn't really of interest from out of the weights. Lacks solid claims, particularly from 8lb out of the handicap.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (3/1 +14%) Dear Ralphy	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Dear Ralphy 3/1, Showed no ill-effects of the quick turnaround as he opened his account in 6-runner handicap at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) last month. Excellent second at Lingfield since so he switches to chasing in top form. 212 over hurdles since wind surgery; needs extra on chase debut and drops back in trip.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (11/2 +31%) Moytier	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Moytier 11/2, Hit the frame on 4 of his last 5 starts but latest effort over C&D was not one of his better performances. Cheekpieces replace hood on the back of a wind op. Had wind op soon after a lesser show on latest outing; peak hurdles form gives him a shout.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (150/1 -200%) Christopher Clive	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Christopher Clive 150/1, Of little account. Pulled up on chase/stable debut on return from 305 days off; 4lb out of the handicap.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (4/1 +0%) My Rockstar	4 4/1(+0%)	(9) My Rockstar 4/1, Got off the mark at Wincanton and backed it up with a good third of 15 in handicap chase at Warwick. Probably needed the run after 7 months off at Taunton in November and better expected now. C&D win (good) last April; may have needed his latest run; big player if back to his best.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -32%) Fama Et Gloria	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Fama Et Gloria 33/1, Runner-up in Limerick claiming hurdle on final start for Joseph O'Brien, but no promise for this yard. 11-race maiden who's struggled in Britain; 534 days off before chase debut on latest start.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (50/1 -400%) Lustleigh	50 50/1(-400%)	(5) Lustleigh 50/1, Failed to progress from his encouraging debut for Dan Skelton in either start a year apart and no encouragement in a novice hurdle at Exeter on first outing for current yard. Something to prove on chase debut. upped in distance. 784 days off before 70l defeat in maiden hurdle; well-bred handicap and chase debutant.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (50/1 -213%) Broadoak	50 50/1(-213%)	(10) Broadoak 50/1, Runner-up at Wincanton in March but pulled up on his last 3 outings. Close second over C&D (good) last March but his form has tailed off; 2lb out of handicap.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Flash Gorcombe has been running well in defeat of late, as evidenced at Exeter (second) and Taunton (third) in recent months, and the seven-year-old should go well again. However, DEAR RALPHY looked the winner for a long way over hurdles at Lingfield in November before weakening into the runner-up berth. Anthony Honeyball's charge could take all the beating if taking to fences and he shades the verdict. Boston Joe and Moytier also enter the reckoning.

FLASH GORCOMBE has been knocking on the door this season, and with this slight step up in trip expected to suit, he's afforded the vote. Dear Ralphy is another to consider now chasing, for all he'll need a thorough test over this distance.

This may well be decided by a return to form from C&D winner MY ROCKSTAR (nap). Chase debutant Dear Ralphy is next on the list.

14:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +22%) Little Pi	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Little Pi 7/2, Lightly-raced type who showed further improvement to open his account on second start in handicaps at Ludlow (15.7f) in November, overcoming late mistakes in the process. May do better still provided he can keep the errors at bay. Better in handicaps, winning at Ludlow (2m on good to soft) in November latest; up 7lb.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 +44%) Daany	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(8) Daany 9/2, Unreliable individual. 8/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 6 days ago, driven out. Carries penalty. Not certain to be in the same form. C&D win (heavy) last Saturday; 7lb penalty demands more but he has to be in calculations.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -33%) Tribesmans Glory	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Tribesmans Glory 16/1, Fair winning chaser for Tom George in 2020. Lightly raced since but showed some ability remains after another 14 months off when third in handicap hurdle at Exeter in November. Pulled up there since and returns to hurdling. Pulled up back over fences three weeks ago and longer trips than this would seem to suit.
4	14 4th (14) (16/1 +52%) Double Powerful	16 16/1(+52%)	(14) Double Powerful 16/1, Third sole start between the flags but there have not been many positives to glean from his efforts in this sphere. Easy to look elsewhere. Prominent long way on handicap debut; drops back in trip today but has no solid claims.
5th	13 5th (13) (5/1 -67%) Great Valley	5 5/1(-67%)	(13) Great Valley 5/1, Related to numerous winners and bettered previous efforts when second in juvenile at Taunton a month ago. Cheekpieces on for handicap debut and very much one to consider. 2nd in his two completions and should have realistic mark for handicap debut; cheekpieces.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +33%) Dancing Harry	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Dancing Harry 5/1, A fairly useful winner at 14f on Flat. Not so good over hurdles so far, fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Nothing like so good over hurdles (five runs) as on Flat but some encouragement last time.
7th	12 7th (12) (16/1 -113%) Staar	16 16/1(-113%)	(12) Staar 16/1, Placed both starts in points in 2018 and very lightly raced to date over hurdles, achieving modest form at best. Likely needed the run at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, so not a forlorn hope. Very lightly raced 10yo; neck second on handicap debut (2m, heavy); may have needed latest.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 -65%) Rivers Corner	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Rivers Corner 33/1, Modest in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles. Should come on for latest outing and not a forlorn hope on handicap debut. Showed something on hurdle debut but tailed off all three starts since; handicap debut.
9th	18 9th (18) (12/1 -50%) Cosmic View	12 12/1(-50%)	(18) Cosmic View 12/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) for the Crisfords but has achieved little over hurdles and looks up against it from out of the weights. Makes handicap hurdle debut off a lowly mark; tongue tied first time; needs a market check.
10th	16 10th (16) (22/1 +33%) Pivotal Sky	22 22/1(+33%)	(16) Pivotal Sky 22/1, Yet to achieve much over hurdles and hard to make a case for. Has shown a little ability at big odds but more is required for this handicap debut.
11th	2 11th (2) (15/2 -15%) Kooky	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(2) Kooky 15/2, Encouraging start when third in a Huntingdon bumper (15.8f) last January and mild promise so far over hurdles. Bred to do better and looks an interesting handicap debutant after a three-month break. Off three months before this handicap debut and stable is among the winners; may improve.
12th	10 12th (10) (28/1 -133%) Renegade Arrow	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Renegade Arrow 28/1, Perth bumper winner in September 2021. Not seen again until well held in 3 hurdles this winter but could prove a different proposition now handicapping. Last of 15 at 125-1 over C&D latest; makes handicap debut and market can guide.
13th	11 13th (11) (33/1 +18%) Mr Sociable	33 33/1(+18%)	(11) Mr Sociable 33/1, Well held in 3 outings back from a long absence last winter and no more encouragement at Exeter on return. Hard to make a case for. Two lengthy absences and well held in handicaps on last four starts.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -150%) Sous Surveillance	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Sous Surveillance 125/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and not enough encouragement over hurdles to make him of interest in this. Showed a glimmer last March but Flat and hurdle runs since have not gone well.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Now that the penny has dropped for DAANY after a determined success over C&D on Saturday, there could be more to come from the seven-year-old, despite a 7lb penalty. Joe Tickle's charge can get the better of Ludlow scorer Little Pi, as well as Dancing Harry, who wasn't beaten far at Taunton last time out. Others to note include Great Valley and Staar.

GREAT VALLEY is bred to be better than a mark of 91 and upped his game when second in a juvenile at Taunton a month ago, so he's worth taking a chance on switched to handicaps with cheekpieces applied. Little Pi is a danger and Kooky is another notable handicap debutant.

It will be disappointing if the 4yo GREAT VALLEY can't go well off today's opening mark. Little Pi is second choice.

14:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +27%) Oak Creek	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Oak Creek 4/1, Placed both completed starts in Irish points and improved from his hurdling debut when runner-up in maiden at Ludlow (23.8f) in February last year. Not ideally placed when third of 6 at Ffos Las on his return, so he remains capable of better back up in trip. This step back up in trip is likely to suit and he's a strong each-way contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 -338%) Illico De Cotte	3.5 7/2(-338%)	(5) Illico De Cotte 7/2, Easy winner of sole outing in Irish points and shaped well on his Rules debut when runner-up in Lingfield maiden hurdle (19.5f) in November. Pulled up tried in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham next time, but he's well worth another chance back in a maiden. Disappointing at 5-1 in 3m Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham but is surely worth another chance.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +65%) Galloping Pride	14 14/1(+65%)	(2) Galloping Pride 14/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points last year, but didn't offer much when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f) on Rules debut in November. Needs to take a big step forward over this longer trip. Hurdle debut was modest form but he shaped as if this longer trip could help.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +45%) Howaya Now	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(4) Howaya Now 11/4, Progressed again over hurdles when runner-up at Newbury (24.2f) on handicap debut in March last year. Looked set to fill the same position when falling 2 out at Warwick on his seasonal/chase debut in November, so he can make his presence felt reverted to hurdling. 2nd at Newbury (3m, soft) on handicap debut is the best form in this; fell on chase debut.
5th	12 5th (12) (150/1 -50%) Jalisco Star	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) Jalisco Star 150/1, Placed both starts in Irish points but comfortably held in 2 bumpers for Thomas Gallagher and fared no better at Fontwell on her stable/hurdle debut in December. Tongue strap now reached for. Placed in 2 Irish points; has not shown enough in three runs under rules; now tongue tied.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +25%) Hey Brother	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Hey Brother 12/1, Runner-up in an Irish point, before running to a fair level when making the frame both starts in bumpers. Showed more than on his hurdling debut when third of 7 in Huntingdon maiden (25f) in November, but he may be one for further down the line. 20l third of seven in maiden at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) on second run over hurdles.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -56%) Paddy De Pole	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Paddy De Pole 14/1, Winning Irish pointer who shaped as if better for the run when third in novice hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f) on his first start under Rules. Failed to progress from that effort when last of 5 at this course 6 days ago, but it remains early days for his leading yard. Third run over hurdles; it's too early to dismiss him but others have accomplished more.
8th	6 8th (6) (10/1 -25%) Monbari	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Monbari 10/1, Encouragement when runner-up only start in bumpers and offered something to work on when fourth on hurdles bow at Warwick (19f) in November. Faced a stiff task in Grade 2 at Cheltenham the following month, so he could yet build on his previous promise. Some ability before tailed off at 125-1 in Grade 2 novice event at Cheltenham (3m, soft).
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (15/2 +70%) Spot Of Bother	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(10) Spot Of Bother 15/2, €12,000 3-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Closely related to fairly useful chaser Tothemoonandback. Dam little form over hurdles in France. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points back in March 2022. Has a fair standard to aim at on Rules debut. Minor honours in two Irish maiden points early in 2022.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (22/1 +45%) Robinsville	22 22/1(+45%)	(9) Robinsville 22/1, Stepped up on his recent run when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f) in November, despite not being ideally suited by the steady pace. Has plenty to find, though, returned to maiden company. Probably stays 3m but none of his form poses a threat on these terms.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 -40%) Ballywalter	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Ballywalter 28/1, Presenting gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 35f) Balthazar King and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) For Good Measure. Off the mark in Irish points at the sixth attempt (October 29). Watch for market clues. Won in October (3m, heavy) at the sixth attempt in Irish maiden points and did so by 15l.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (125/1 -213%) Ellies Sister	125 125/1(-213%)	(11) Ellies Sister 125/1, Green on debut but knew more when runner-up in a Hereford bumper a year ago. However, produced a lacklustre first effort over hurdles at Market Rasen in May, so needs to leave that run well behind after 7 months off. 12l second in a bumper; lots to learn judged by her hurdle debut (2m7f, good) last May.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A relatively weak affair where it can pay to side with ILLICO DE COTTE, who was a promising second on his debut at Lingfield before being pulled up in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham last month. The six-year-old may have too much for Howaya Now, who ran a career-best on his penultimate effort at Newbury when second, and Oak Creek.

ILLICO DE COTTE shaped promisingly when narrowly denied at Lingfield on his hurdles debut, so he's worth another chance to build on that effort having found it tough in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time. He can get the better of Howaya Now, who was in the process of matching his fair hurdles form when falling on his chase debut, with Oak Creek also respected.

Cheltenham Grade 2 flop ILLICO DE COTTE may make amends. Howaya Now and Oak Creek should be serious rivals.

15:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (5/4 -37%) Call The Dance	1.25 5/4(-37%)	(14) Call The Dance 5/4, Winner of bumper at Southwell in April and she made a promising start in this sphere when second of 7 in novice (13/8) at Fakenham (16f, soft) 72 days ago. Leading claims with more to come. Southwell bumper winner last April; solid start over hurdles when 2nd at Fakenham.
2	3 2nd (3) (150/1 -355%) Cornish Storm	150 150/1(-355%)	(3) Cornish Storm 150/1, Fair Flat winner but pulled up in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 4 days ago. AW winner at 1m4f in September; saddle slipped on hurdle debut; soft ground is a worry.
3	10 3rd (10) (13/8 +54%) Siam Park	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(10) Siam Park 13/8, In second when falling at the last in an Irish point in February and made a promising start when fourth of 18 in novice hurdle (10/3) at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 24 days ago. Should have more to offer. Ran well for a long way on hurdle debut over C&D; should improve for the run; contender.
4	11 4th (11) (28/1 +72%) Thurley	28 28/1(+72%)	(11) Thurley 28/1, Hinted at promise when fourth of 15 over C&D and unseated rider after stumbling third (hampered) at Taunton last time. No forlorn hope. Signs of ability when 4th on C&D hurdle debut; much lesser effort in sole completion since.
5th	16 5th (16) (14/1 -75%) Lady Caro	14 14/1(-75%)	(16) Lady Caro 14/1, Fair form in bumpers and there were positives to glean from her hurdles debut sixth in a 15-runner Ludlow novice (15.8f, soft) in October. Entitled to come on for that. Creditable 6th on hurdle debut in Ludlow race that worked out well; open to improvement.
6th	8 6th (8) (250/1 -25%) Mr Zee	250 250/1(-25%)	(8) Mr Zee 250/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but well held both runs over hurdles this winter. Six Flat wins at up to 1m4f; two hurdle runs don't suggest an early success at this level.
7th	15 7th (15) (150/1 -355%) Getmetothemoon	150 150/1(-355%)	(15) Getmetothemoon 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules and only ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) 17 days ago. Respectable hurdle debut over C&D but beaten a long way out here next time; handicaps soon.
8th	18 8th (18) (100/1 -150%) Rebel Angel	100 100/1(-150%)	(18) Rebel Angel 100/1, Fair 5-time Flat winner but has shown little aptitude for hurdling at Cheltenham and Taunton this winter. Needs to take a big step forward. Six Flat wins in 2023, on AW and in France; no great appeal on hurdle form as yet.
9th	17 9th (17) (4/1 +20%) Military Tycoon	4 4/1(+20%)	(17) Military Tycoon 4/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Hugo Palmer who bagged handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy) in October. Considered now starting out over hurdles for his new handler. Stayed on well to win over 1m6f on final Flat start; sold 40,000gns since; hurdle debut.
10th	4 10th (4) (125/1 -150%) Greenways	125 125/1(-150%)	(4) Greenways 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 14 in bumper at Lingfield 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required. Minor point form and has proved a weak finisher in two bumpers, on turf and the AW.
11th	2 11th (2) (200/1 +0%) Benville Bridge	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Benville Bridge 200/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle here so lots more is needed. Triple-figure prices and no impact in a bumper and a novice hurdle on this track.
12th	9 12th (9) (80/1 +60%) My Friend Sean	80 80/1(+60%)	(9) My Friend Sean 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules, only eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft, 200/1) 16 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. No improvement as yet for switch from a bumper to hurdles; hood added to tongue-tie.
13th	7 13th (7) (125/1 -25%) Jasmin De Grugy	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) Jasmin De Grugy 125/1, Twice-raced maiden hurdler who came in ninth of 13 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Chepstow (16f, soft) 16 days ago. Can do better in due course. Looks to be making his way towards handicaps after distant finishes in 2 hurdles.
14th	6 14th (6) (125/1 -681%) Ilfonce	125 125/1(-681%)	(6) Ilfonce 125/1, Tenth of 11 in bumper (7/1) at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. 7-1, came home in his own time on bumper debut at Exeter before Christmas.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (11/1 -10%) Ugo Bingo	11 11/1(-10%)	(12) Ugo Bingo 11/1, Fair Flat winner who landed minor event at Paray-Le-Monial (11.9f, good) 9 months ago for Gabriel Leenders. Much respected for his new yard. Won 1m4f conditions race in France last March; has jumping connections; check market.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (150/1 -355%) Whats Cooking	150 150/1(-355%)	(13) Whats Cooking 150/1, Last of 6 in bumper (17/2) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) on NH debut, running green. Off 16 months ahead of his hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Off since close 2nd in a point nearly a year ago; not an obvious contender on hurdle debut.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (250/1 -150%) Haafback	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Haafback 250/1, Offered little in a pair of bumpers early in 2022 and it's hard to envisage him making an impact now switched to hurdles. Dam bred 2 quite useful jumpers for yard; off since early 2022; best watched now hurdling.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

CALL THE DANCE found only one too good on her hurdle debut at Fakenham in November and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Kayf Tara is likely to have plenty more to come and could prove a tough nut to crack. Ballybay failed to fire on his only bumper start for the Willie Mullins yard before switching to the Gary Moore stable and he looks like a fascinating recruit to keep an eye on in the market. Military Tycoon is a fair performer on the Flat and could also go well.

CALL THE DANCE shaped well on her hurdling bow when runner-up at Fakenham and with a fair bit of improvement in the pipeline she can go one better. Gary Moore's newcomer Ballybay is not without interest though and should ensure Nicky Henderson's fairly useful bumper winner doesn't have things all her own way. C&D fourth Siam Park and debutant Military Tycoon could also have a say.

Siam Park is open to improvement but CALL THE DANCE gets the vote.

15:30 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Wincanton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/8 +54%) Centreofattention	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(3) Centreofattention 11/8, £65,000 Choeur Du Nord gelding. Dam, 17f hurdle winner in France, half-sister to useful French hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Danaw. Newcomer who represents top connections. Market confidence could prove significant. £65,000 3yo; third foal; dam won French 2m1f hurdle only start.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 -9%) Yalla Habibi	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Yalla Habibi 6/1, Son of Soldier of Fortune who was picked up for £42,000 after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Runner-up both starts in bumpers for new connections, stepping up on his Stratford form when beaten 1½ lengths over C&D on Boxing Day. Another prominent showing likely. Runner-up in bumpers at Stratford and here; strong form contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 +0%) Ben Solo	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Ben Solo 9/1, £60,000 purchase after winning an Irish point last February. His half-brother Top Dog was a useful bumper winner. Interesting runner. Bought for £60,000 after comfortably winning a 3m Irish point (yielding; odds-on).
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +33%) Jackpot D'ainay	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Jackpot D'ainay 6/1, €72,000 No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Grand du Nord, stays 3m. Noteworthy newcomer for a stable with a good 21% strike-rate in these events in the last 5 seasons. 72,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to bumper winner Grand Du Nord.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/4 -175%) Rickety Bridge	2.75 11/4(-175%)	(6) Rickety Bridge 11/4, Successful sole start in points and solid start under Rules when runner-up over C&D in October. Built on that effort when fourth in listed company at Cheltenham a month later and he's the one to beat returned to calmer waters. Big shout on the strength of his fourth to Brechin Castle in a Listed at Cheltenham.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -10%) Jewel Eyed Judy	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Jewel Eyed Judy 22/1, Passing Glance filly. Dam (c121/h110), moody 19f-3¾m hurdle/chase winner. The stable gets plenty of bumper winners so she's one to note in the betting on debut. 4yo filly with the allowances and James Turner takes off a further 7lb; respected.

LTO Selection:

16:05 Wincanton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Centreofattention went for 65,000 pounds when changing hands in May 2022 and the son of Choeur Du Nord has to be respected. However, it may pay to side with experience in this contest, which lies with the Paul Nicholls-trained RICKETY BRIDGE. The five-year-old wasn't entirely disgraced in fourth in a Listed heat at Cheltenham in November and he could put that solid effort to good use and get off the mark. Any market support behind Jackpot D'ainay would also be of interest.

An interesting bumper to conclude. RICKETY BRIDGE has run to a level good enough to win one of these and is the one to beat unless the market speaks strongly in the favour of one or more of the newcomers. Centreofattention looks the most interesting of those first timers before any market clues are known. Boxing Day C&D runner-up Yalla Habibi is also likely to have a say.

Rickety Bridge will be popular after his fourth at Cheltenham but on form YALLA HABIBI also has every chance.

16:05 Wincanton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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