Wincanton Races & Results 1 Saturday 15th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Saturday 15th February 2025

There were 43 Races on Saturday 15th February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 15th February 2025

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13:03 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 +79%) King Of The Lake	7 7/1(+79%)	(2) King Of The Lake 7/1, Runner-up on 6 of his first 7 starts over hurdles but below best in a trio of runs this term. Needs to take a big step forward. Consistent last season but had not fired on any of three starts this term.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 +72%) Les's Jersey Royal	7 7/1(+72%)	(7) Les's Jersey Royal 7/1, Some promise on his hurdles debut when fifth at Leicester in November but hasn't shown much in 3 subsequent runs and sizeable step forward needed now. Well beaten on handicap debut (1m7f, heavy); today's trip and ground may suit better.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/4 +18%) Diesel Line	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(8) Diesel Line 9/4, Fairly useful bumper winner who signalled he is ready to strike in this sphere when second of 16 in 19f Taunton handicap 28 days ago. That form has been franked so he's a player. Creditable second to a next-time-out winner last month and still has low mileage.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -33%) Tea And Chats	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Tea And Chats 8/1, Still a maiden but he got back on track when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (19.8f, good) 10 months ago. Weighted to go well if fully tuned up for his return. Not beaten far when sixth here last April but not seen again since.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -110%) Moor End	7 7/1(-110%)	(6) Moor End 7/1, Posted his best effort when second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Up 4 lb but not taken lightly in his bid for a breakthrough victory. Placed in both handicaps, more recently when close second of 16 at Warwick last month.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 +30%) Slide Rule	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Slide Rule 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who came in an excellent sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut and looks to have more to offer. Interesting. Showed promise in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles and is bred for this longer trip.
7th	5 7th (5) (100/1 -300%) Kap De Triomphe	100 100/1(-300%)	(5) Kap De Triomphe 100/1, A fair bumper winner but yet to match that in this sphere, only seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Others appeal more. Unable to land a telling blow when seventh on recent handicap debut (3m1f).
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7/1 -27%) Push To Pass	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Push To Pass 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted a creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 33 days ago. Needs considering with blinkers added. Safely held in first two handicaps; needs a boost from the new blinkers here.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (20/1 -67%) Mach Ten	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Mach Ten 20/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but yet to match that level in three runs over hurdles, seventh of 9 in juvenile at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 59 days ago. Needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement now handicapping. Fair Flat racer who has shown some aptitude for hurdling; makes handicap hurdle debut here.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (250/1 -150%) Dance To Fame	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Dance To Fame 250/1, Successful on the last of 4 starts in Irish points but is yet to offer much over hurdles, including in 3 handicaps. Won a point in 2021 but has cut little ice under rules; difficult to enthuse over.

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13:03 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

DIESEL LINE appeared to have more in the tank when filling the runner-up spot over 2m3f at Taunton last month and with a step up in trip promising to suit, the lightly-raced seven-year-old is fancied to go one better. That form has worked out well too, so a subsequent 2lb rise should be no barrier to success. Moor End was narrowly touched off at Warwick last time out and he looks the main danger, although it would be unwise to rule out Mach Ten, who enters handicaps for the first time over hurdles.

DIESEL LINE advanced his form when runner-up in a big-field Taunton handicap last time and with that form having been well advertised since he looks the way to go here. Moor End is feared most on the back of his own good recent Warwick runner-up effort, although handicap-debutant Slide Rule has the potential to have a big say too.

Low-mileage 7yo DIESEL LINE chased home a subsequent winner at Taunton last month and could still be well treated after a 2lb nudge.

13:03 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:36 Wincanton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 15f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/5 +56%) Golden Ace	1.2 6/5(+56%)	(4) Golden Ace 6/5, Unbeaten in 4 novice hurdles last season, including the Dawn Run at Cheltenham (beat Brighterdaysahead), and encouraging runs in the Ascot Hurdle and Relkeel this time around. She's a notably strong-travelling type who will benefit from this return to 2m. Appealing. Grade 2 winner at last season's Festival and now returns to what looks her best trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 -88%) Burdett Road	1.5 6/4(-88%)	(1) Burdett Road 6/4, Classy dual-purpose performer who ran out a game winner of the Greatwood Handicap at Cheltenham before a fine effort behind Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth in the Christmas Hurdle (held when bad mistake last but had led 2 out). This is much easier. Improving 5yo who won the Greatwood under 11st 10lb; solid run in a Grade 1 since.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +30%) Hansard	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Hansard 14/1, Smart hurdler who landed the Gerry Feilden at Newbury in December 2023 and shaped well on his comeback at Kempton over Christmas. Not so good at Windsor since, however (plenty to do), and faces a stiff task on these terms. The only one of the 4 without a Champion Hurdle entry. He would appear to have his work cut out on these terms, even if back on song.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 +15%) Brentford Hope	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(3) Brentford Hope 11/2, C&D winner with few blots on his copybook, faring as best as could have been expected behind Constitution Hill in first-time cheekpieces in the International at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Not sure this scenario will play to his strengths. Grossly flattered to be 3l off Constitution Hill latest; consistent but may come up short.

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13:36 Wincanton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

BURDETT ROAD boasts a rating of 111 on the level and he made a successful return to hurdles when landing the Greatwood in November. Far from disgraced in behind the mighty Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle on Boxing Day, he doesn't face anything of a similar ilk today and looks to hold excellent credentials now eased in class. Golden Ace has yet to scale the heights she did last season but a drop in trip could spark a revival. Brentford Hope was perhaps flattered to finish three lengths behind Constitution Hill at Cheltenham three weeks ago, but he would not be far away with a similar level of performance.

GOLDEN ACE has been crying out for a return to 2m and this race could be tailor-made for Jeremy Scott's star. Greatwood winner Burdett Road excelled himself in the Christmas Hurdle, leading until 2 out and likely to have finished even closer had he not belted the last. He's the forecast selection ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies for the first time.

Greatwood winner BURDETT ROAD has outstanding form credentials in today's company and he should get a freebie up front.

13:36 Wincanton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +50%) Good Friday Fairy	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(5) Good Friday Fairy 9/4, Ridden more patiently than usual when a good second of 10 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day. Feasible excuses at Lingfield recently and will be a threat if able to build on his Exeter promise with the aid of first-time cheekpieces. Has dropped to a dangerous mark should cheekpieces have the desired effect.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 -75%) Thunder N Lightnin	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(4) Thunder N Lightnin 7/2, Showed promise in novice hurdles prior to an improved effort on his handicap debut at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) where he was a solid third of 13. The fact that he was placed both starts between the flags augurs well ahead of his switch to the larger obstacles here. One to be interested in. Ran well on handicap debut over hurdles latest and could make a superior chaser.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 +55%) Bertie Wooster	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(1) Bertie Wooster 9/4, Gained reward for consistency over hurdles when opening his account in handicap at Taunton (19f, good) last spring. However, he has yet to shine in this sphere and, though edging down the weights, others make more appeal. Well handicapped on hurdle best but has yet to threaten over fences.
4	6 4th (6) (50/1 -52%) Constant Friday	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Constant Friday 50/1, Modest hurdler got off the mark when winning an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) in April 2022. Offered little on first run since at Fontwell last month and while he's naturally entitled to come on for that, he's probably best watched on this belated chase debut. Winning hurdler but pulled up 20 days ago after a mammoth absence; chase debut.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 -45%) Givehimthehonour	16 16/1(-45%)	(3) Givehimthehonour 16/1, Fair ex-Irish hurdler but hasn't shown much at all in 2 runs since switched to fences, including when returning from a break on debut for new yard at Plumpton in December. 0-10 in Ireland and warning signs were out a long way from home at Plumpton.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/2 -80%) Abingworth	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(2) Abingworth 9/2, Successful twice last season (including over this C&D) and, having slipped in the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when sixth (travelled smoothly) at Windsor last time. Down another 3 lb and bold show likely, provided that he again keeps the mistakes to a minimum. C&D winner but this season hasn't started well and he can make mistakes.

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14:15 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

THUNDER N LIGHTNIN has shown promise over hurdles, but chasing ought to be more his game and Harry Derham's gelding receives a tentative vote in what looks a moderate contest. Good Friday Fairy didn't see out an extended 2m7f at Lingfield last time but, with cheekpieces applied for the first time and dropped in trip, it would come as no surprise to see an improved performance. Bertie Wooster is another to consider.

Granted a clean round of jumping, ABINGWORTH could be the answer. The 7-y-o was a C&D scorer on his sole previous visit here last March and is now 3 lb below that winning mark. Having shown promise in a trio of novice hurdles, Thunder N Lightnin is of strong interest switched to fences for his up-and-coming yard and he rates the main danger ahead of Good Friday Fairy.

Thunder N Lightnin is feared but GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY could be worth chancing off a tempting mark and with cheekpieces added.

14:15 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (6/5 +52%) The Sainted Canary	1.2 6/5(+52%)	(11) The Sainted Canary 6/5, Fair bumper performer who posted promising fifth of 12 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, soft) on hurdles bow 38 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds strong claims. Respected on good-ground bumper form; jumped novicey on soft at Taunton.
2	15 2nd (15) (12/1 -20%) Good For You	12 12/1(-20%)	(15) Good For You 12/1, Never landed a blow on hurdles debut at Taunton 65 days ago but was prominent in the market so is clearly thought capable of better. Ran moderately at Taunton and didn't jump well; did go off at only 5-1.
3	6 3rd (6) (20/1 +39%) Lions Peak	20 20/1(+39%)	(6) Lions Peak 20/1, Didn't achieve much in a pair of bumpers last season and was similar story on hurdles debut at Exeter in December. Since joined Jamie Snowden. Went off 80-1 for an Exeter maiden hurdle in which he made no impression; new yard.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 +20%) I Ain't Your Mate	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) I Ain't Your Mate 16/1, Showed more than on debut when sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago but still has the look of a longer-term project. Didn't run at all badly for a 125-1 chance at Doncaster last month; more needed, however.
5th	10 5th (10) (7/2 -5%) Star Artist	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(10) Star Artist 7/2, Telescope gelding who is a half-brother to bumper winners and has run well in both starts in that sphere, latest when third at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 74 days ago. Warrants respect on switch to hurdling. Showed enough in his two bumpers to be strongly respected in today's company.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 +63%) Away For The Night	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(1) Away For The Night 15/2, Went backwards from encouraging bumper debut at Windsor last month and is likely best watched on switch to hurdling. Third in his first bumper before struggling in a warm race at Windsor; could go well.
7th	13 7th (13) (66/1 -100%) Melleray Hill	66 66/1(-100%)	(13) Melleray Hill 66/1, Successful on second of 2 point starts in 2023 but made little impact on first outing over timber at Warwick last month. Needed to show more at Warwick (2m3f novice) to warrant a second look here.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 +72%) Moon Monarch	14 14/1(+72%)	(7) Moon Monarch 14/1, Offfered something to work on in a trio of bumpers last year but ran poorly on hurdles debut at Fontwell 20 days ago. Bumpers were a struggle and at 28-1 he brought up the rear on hurdling debut at Fontwell.
9th	8 9th (8) (22/1 +33%) Pougie	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Pougie 22/1, Bred to have a future but sent off long odds in a trio of bumper starts and looks one for longer term. Finished a little closer in each of his bumpers without posing much of a threat.
10th	3 10th (3) (100/1 -203%) Forlano	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Forlano 100/1, Disappointed in bumper at Warwick when last seen 22 months ago and will likely need the run on hurdles debut. Showed a bit in bumpers but now makes his hurdling debut after a long absence.
11th	12 11th (12) (200/1 -150%) Well Presented	200 200/1(-150%)	(12) Well Presented 200/1, Finished well held on bumper debut at Exeter in December and was similar story on switch to hurdling at Fontwell 20 days ago. Tailed off in an Exeter bumper and Fontwell novice, both on soft; no appeal for now.
12th	2 12th (2) (300/1 -200%) Cometh The Hour	300 300/1(-200%)	(2) Cometh The Hour 300/1, Back from long absence when pulled up on Southwell on hurdles bow 12 days ago and is hard to recommend. Hasn't shown much in two starts on either side of a long absence.
13th	14 13th (14) (10/1 -33%) Seventeenothree	10 10/1(-33%)	(14) Seventeenothree 10/1, Made the frame in a couple of bumpers this term, latest when fourth of 8 at this course (15.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Worth monitoring in market on hurdles bow. Similar sort of form in her two bumpers, the latest here when beaten a little over 6l.
14th	4 14th (4) (20/1 +20%) Gore Point	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Gore Point 20/1, Flat-bred gelding who got back on track following 10 months off when winning 5-runner bumper at Stratford in October. However, far too headstrong and has fallen in 2 of his 3 starts in this sphere. Has been too keen for his own good over hurdles and has twice fallen.

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14:50 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

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

Pure Carbon would take some stopping if reproducing the form of his Warwick second in October, but his subsequent defeats at Newbury and Huntingdon leave him with something to prove. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on hurdles debutant STAR ARTIST. Hughie Morrison's charge finished a respectable third on his seasonal bow in a bumper at Southwell in December and, if taking to this discipline, a breakthrough victory may beckon. The Sainted Canary completes the shortlist.

THE SAINTED CANARY should progress from last month's encouraging hurdles debut at Taunton and is taken to open his account. Seventeenothree and Star Artist both showed ability in bumpers and may provide the chief threat.

There's very little depth to this maiden and a back-to-form PURE CARBON would have every chance. Star Artist is next best.

14:50 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +60%) Western General	3 3/1(+60%)	(1) Western General 3/1, Hurdles winner who confirmed previous chase promise and more following wind op/6 months off when readily taking 7-runner 2m Newton Abbot handicap in October. However, his mark inevitably suffered as a result of that and he needs to bounce back from a poor effort at Exeter last time. Winning chaser but up-and-down profile and behind Risk De Pluie last time.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -11%) Risk De Pluie	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Risk De Pluie 5/2, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start under Rules in 19f novice hurdle at Fontwell last year. Stepped up on his chase debut effort when runner-up at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day and that form looks solid (the winner has gone in again since, while third also scored next time). Second run over fences when runner-up at Exeter and that form has been franked.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +54%) Hatos	3 3/1(+54%)	(6) Hatos 3/1, Winner of back-to-back handicaps at Ffos Las and over this C&D last February. Hasn't managed to quite scale those heights since but by no means disgraced back here on his last 2 starts an he's certainly one to consider now 3 lb below the mark of his latest success. Last year's winner who is on a good mark but all his wins have come on heavy ground.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +10%) Fast Buck	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Fast Buck 9/1, Now 15 lb lower than when striking over C&D last January and has performed with credit the last twice, finishing third in 2m handicaps at Ludlow and Taunton. However, this 11-y-o nevertheless looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Well held of late, including in Famoso's race at Ludlow just before Christmas.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -140%) Famoso	12 12/1(-140%)	(4) Famoso 12/1, Won 3 on the bounce in November/December, the second-leg of which was a handicap over this C&D. Quick turnaround probably proved his undoing at Hereford last time when reappearing just 3 days aftter completing the hat-trick at Ludlow. Given a break since and he has to enter calculations. Bid for four-timer came up short but back down 3lb and might be better for his small break.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/2 -64%) Quick Sharpener	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Quick Sharpener 9/2, Point winner and dual scorer over hurdles in 2022/23. Well held on comeback run/chase debut at Uttoxeter but, on the back of another wind op, he subsequently left that well behind when chasing home a progressive type at Newcastle (2½m, good to soft). Strong claims back down in trip here. Runner-up on return from wind surgery and this shorter trip shouldn't hinder him.

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15:25 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Having been sandwiched between two subsequent winners when second at Exeter on New Year's Day, compensation could be on the cards for RISK DE PLUIE. A 2lb nudge up in the ratings looks on the lenient side for Ben Clarke's gelding and he appears ready to open his account over fences. Quick Sharpener returned to form with a solid second at Newcastle last month and the eight-year-old may give most resistance to the selection, ahead of Famoso.

Preference is for QUICK SHARPENER, who left his low-key comeback run well behind when finding just one too good at Newcastle. It's early days for this 8-y-o over fences and he's probably capable of better than his current mark implies. Hatos has edged down the weights and is second choice, albeit only marginally as both Risk de Pluie and Famoso also merit respect.

Ben Clarke's RISK DE PLUIE could be a chaser on the upgrade and his Exeter conqueror won easily at Chepstow this week.

15:25 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 -27%) Saladins Son	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Saladins Son 7/1, Runner-up twice over hurdles for Chris Gordon last term and went one better on seasonal/stable debut in a Huntingdon maiden (25f, soft). Pulled up sent chasing at Ffos Las (21.5f, heavy) in December, but it's too early to be writing off this former point winner. Maiden hurdle winner; disappointed on chase debut but may still do well over fences.
2	7 2nd (7) (18/1 -50%) The Wrekin	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) The Wrekin 18/1, Off the mark over fences at fourth attempt when taking 5-runner Market Rasen handicap (23.9f) in summer 2023. Not yet built on his belated reappearance run in 2 subsequent outings, blinkered first time when pulled up at aforementioned venue in December. Visor now the headgear of choice. Out of form since returning from a layoff in the autumn; visor given a whirl today.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +27%) Enjoy Your Life	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(2) Enjoy Your Life 11/2, Won a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter and reappeared from 8 months off with an encouraging second at Chepstow (19.5f) in November. Ran poorly when pulled up at Exeter a month later but no surprise to see him bounce back following 2 months off. Ended 2024 with a poor run but current mark is workable if he's back on song.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (3/1 -71%) De Tellers Fortune	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) De Tellers Fortune 3/1, Winning Irish pointer who opened hurdles account at the third attempt in maiden at Ffos Las (20f) in May. After 7 months off, took his form up another notch when making successful handicap/chase debut at Taunton (23f, good) in December and he's a leading contender. Finished well to score on chase/handicap debut in December; commands respect.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/2 +50%) Pachacuti	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Pachacuti 9/2, Steadily got the hang of things over fences last season, making his final start a winning one from a 3 lb lower mark over C&D 12 months ago. Best effort since when runner-up back here in December but pulled up at Exeter 33 days ago. Undergone wind surgery since. Didn't fire on latest outing but is very well suited by this C&D; can't be ruled out.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (15/8 +38%) Pedley Wood	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(6) Pedley Wood 15/8, Steadily progressive 8-y-o who added to his tally back at 2½m here over Christmas and enhanced his already impressive strike over fences when following up over C&D 16 days ago, leading between last 2 and driven clear. Possibilities in hat-trick bid up 5 lb. In-form 8yo who has won twice here this winter (2m4f/3m1f) and is a likely contender again.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -186%) Don Alvaro	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Don Alvaro 40/1, Left his hurdle form well behind switched to fences, winning a pair of 2½m handicaps here in 2022. However, seemingly not easy to train and he offered little after 2 years on the sidelines when pulled up at Fakenham 55 days ago. This should reveal more with cheekpieces now reached for. Dual course winner in November 2022; back from long layoff with laboured run in December.

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16:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

A lengthy absence was no barrier to DE TELLERS FORTUNE making a winning handicap/chase debut when he gained a hard-fought success under James Bowen at Taunton in December. With the same jockey retained and the likelihood of improvement now he has some experience in this discipline, a 6lb higher rating might not be enough to prevent the lightly-raced six-year-old from following up over this longer trip. Course hat-trick seeker Pedley Wood is the most obvious danger, although the first-time visor could initiate a revival from The Wrekin.

DE TELLERS FORTUNE showed improved form when making a winning return/chase debut at Taunton 46 days ago, seeing of a next-time-out winner in the process. He's one to be interested in for his powerful stable and is expected to make another bold bid from this 6 lb higher mark. C&D Pedley Wood is compiling a very solid record over fences and he's feared. Enjoy Your Life is another with a shout if bouncing back from a lesser run late last year.

Lightly raced 6yo DE TELLERS FORTUNE (nap) made a very good start to his chasing career at Taunton and could be hard to beat.

16:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (15/8 +25%) Badbury Rings	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(8) Badbury Rings 15/8, Lightly-raced sort who made a positive start to his handicap hurdle career when third then second over 3m at Taunton in recent months. Pulled 12 lengths clear of the third last time and could still be well treated even after a 5 lb rise. Leading claims. Raised 5lb for coming up short at Taunton (3m) but he looks progressive.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +0%) Briefly	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Briefly 5/1, Steadily progressive in bumpers and is following a similar path over hurdles, coming good in 19.5f Bangor maiden at the end of June. Third of 10 in 2½m Worcester novice in August. Steps up in trip now handicapping after 6 months off. Also tongue tied first time. Latest third has worked out well and she's an interesting handicap debutante.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 +21%) Patanita	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Patanita 11/1, Bumper winner in spring 2022 but seen only 4 times over hurdles since. No impact in 2 Ascot handicaps this season, although he did step up on his reappearance when seventh of 13 just before Christmas. Tackles 3m for the first time now. Encouraging run at Ascot after wind surgery and that's something to build on.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 -250%) Thruthelookinglass	28 28/1(-250%)	(3) Thruthelookinglass 28/1, Fair form over hurdles but absent since finishing 11 lengths third on 21f Ludlow handicap debut in April 2023. Market perhaps the best guide to expectations. Likely improver at 3m but market confidence would be welcomed after so long out.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +7%) Copshill Lad	7 7/1(+7%)	(1) Copshill Lad 7/1, Justified support after 9 months off when scoring on yard debut at Stratford in October. Creditable fifth on both outings since but it underlines that he needs more from this mark. Looks on a tough mark but has each-way claims after his solid start for this yard.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (5/1 +50%) Talkingtothemoon	5 5/1(+50%)	(10) Talkingtothemoon 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden sort who showed he retains ability after 22 months off when fourth of 14 in 3m Taunton handicap 4 weeks ago, although the reopposing Badbury Rings was 12½ lengths ahead in second. Has first-time blinkers added to the tongue tie he wore last time. Promising return from a long absence and there could be some upside to him.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 +7%) Time In The Sun	7 7/1(+7%)	(5) Time In The Sun 7/1, Fair maiden hurdler who shrugged off a disappointing reappearance when 7 lengths third in 2½m course handicap in December. The way she finished her race on that occasion suggests this return to 3m will suit. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. Stayed on well for third here last time when 2m4f looked an insufficient stamina test.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (16/1 -220%) Western Harmony	16 16/1(-220%)	(7) Western Harmony 16/1, Point winner. Hasn't bettered modest form when third on both completed starts in novice hurdles but certainly no surprise were he to take a step forward in handicaps. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Close up but still last of the three in his final novice; this mark looks no gift.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (22/1 -10%) Can't Say	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Can't Say 22/1, Suited by the longer trip when showing much improved form to win 3m Ffos Las handicap in May. Well-held fifth at Exeter on New Year's Day but he may have needed the outing after 8 months off. Shock winner last May; ran well for a long way on last month's comeback at Exeter.

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16:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

BADBURY RINGS showed marked improvement when stepped up to 3m on his last two starts and could be tough to overhaul if he continues to flourish in the same manner. His second-placed finish at Taunton most recently reads well and there should be more to come on just his third start in a handicap. Point-to-pointer winner Western Harmony is feared most, with this longer distance likely to be beneficial on his handicap debut. Copshill Lad is a notable alternative with last month's return under his belt.

BADBURY RINGS likely has more to offer and can go one better than at Taunton last month. Western Harmony and Briefly are possible improvers in handicaps for good stables and may give Neil Mulholland's charge most to do.

This return to further should be just the ticket for TIME IN THE SUN who just kept on galloping when placed here in December.

16:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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