Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 17th October 2024
There were 47 Races on Thursday 17th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 17th October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Celtic Dino , Showed fairly useful when winning 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers last season and rates a useful prospect for novice hurdling. Smart bumper form and reappears for hurdle debut with his yard going well.
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2nd (5) ( ) Ma Shantou
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(5) Ma Shantou , Excellent start when third of 10 in a Fairyhouse bumper in December and, having moved to current yard for £120,000, opened his account impressively at Huntingdon next time. Shaped as if amiss when tailed off in Grade 2 at Aintree on final outing and of interest now switched to hurdles. Finished last in his final bumper (Grade 2) but created a big impression the time before.
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3rd (1) ( ) American Land
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(1) American Land , Placed both starts in bumpers but has yet to better modest form over hurdles and looked awkward when well held at Fontwell on final run in April. Hasn't built on initial promise but has time on his side to come good again.
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4th (8) ( ) Vaguely Royal
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(8) Vaguely Royal , Useful stayer on the Flat for John & Thady Gosden. Changed hands for 65,000 gns in July and is an interesting hurdling debutant. Record of 3-14 for the Gosdens and was not only decidedly useful but a strong stayer.
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5th (7) ( ) Ugo Bingo
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(7) Ugo Bingo , Fair form when winning sole Flat start in France but looks to be being brought along gradually in this sphere. Won a minor Flat race in France but has stopped quickly in his two British starts.
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6th (4) ( ) Jingle Jangle Jet
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(4) Jingle Jangle Jet , Showed modest form in a couple of bumpers and was held in fifth when unseating his rider 2 out at Sedgefield on hurdles debut just over 3 weeks ago. Going okay when unseating at Sedgefield but this looks a stronger race.
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7th (3) ( ) Diesel Line
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(3) Diesel Line , Attracted support and made a winning debut in good style in 9-runner bumper at Exeter in February 2023. However, has been disappointing so far over hurdles and has something to prove after 6 months off. Bumper winner but pretty much tailed off in his three hurdles last season, at about 2m.
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8th (6) ( ) Reggino
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(6) Reggino , Raced freely when unplaced in a trio of maidens for Jedd O'Keeffe in 2019. Can only be watched making hurdling bow after such a long absence. Some Flat promise in 2019 and makes hurdling/stable debut after a mammoth absence.
13:43 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Sam Thomas has his team at the top of their game and dual bumper winner CELTIC DINO could continue his trainer's good form. The five-year-old looks just the type to excel now tackling timber and he should be very hard to beat if taking to this discipline. Fellow hurdling debutant Ma Shantou also boasted some good NH Flat form last season and isn't taken lightly on his reappearance. He is feared most, ahead of 93-rated Flat performer Vaguely Royal.
CELTIC DINO impressed in bumpers and has both the size and scope to make his mark over jumps, so he's taken to get off to the perfect start in this sphere. Vaguely Royal is an interesting hurdles recruit having shown a good level of form on the Flat for John & Thady Gosden, with Ma Shantou also of interest.
Sam Thomas has had a good week and his CELTIC DINO ran to a high enough level in bumpers to believe he could be a smart hurdler.
13:43 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(1) Kick Up A Storm 11/2, In first-time cheekpieces, successful on handicap debut at Exeter (23.1f, good) in April, before possibly finding the race coming too soon on his next outing. Unseated at the third at Stratford on his latest run in July, so he could still have more to offer. Exeter 2m7f winner; has a bit to prove off current mark and stable is quiet right now.
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4
2nd (4) (7/2 +42%) The Bold Thady
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(4) The Bold Thady 7/2, Finally off the mark at Fontwell (25.8f) in May and, after a couple of lesser efforts, bounced back to form when narrowly doubling his tally at Worcester (23f, good) last month. Capable of getting involved if he's on a going day. Had luck on his side to win at Worcester and wouldn't be obvious follow-up material.
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3rd (2) (13/2 +7%) Caher Roes Den
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(2) Caher Roes Den 13/2, Irish point winner who has shown some promise in his first 3 starts over hurdles, third in maiden at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) when last seen in February. Off 7 months but he appeals as the type to better now sent handicapping. Point winner; well held under rules but can raise his game in handicaps.
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4th (6) (9/1 -64%) Musique De Fee
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9/1(-64%)
(6) Musique De Fee 9/1, Took a step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f, good) in April, before shaping as if needing a stiffer test under firmer conditions when fourth at the same C&D the following month. Major player as she goes up in trip. 2m5f winner at Ludlow; below par back there last time; returns from a break.
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5th (11) (50/1 -52%) Joyful Kit
50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Joyful Kit 50/1, Remains a maiden after 34 starts overall and she never really threatened when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) on her latest outing in August. Faces a tough ask from out of the weights. She's now 0-34 and being 8lb wrong is clearly not ideal.
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6th (3) (7/1 +42%) Micronormous
7
7/1(+42%)
(3) Micronormous 7/1, Bumper winner who proved she retains her ability after 16 months off when third in maiden at Worcester (23f, good) in September. Well held at the same course next time (20f, soft), but she's not written off as she makes only her second handicap start. Watch the weather as soft ground could have been a factor for her latest defeat.
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7th (8) (7/2 +42%) No More No
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(8) No More No 7/2, After 4 months off and in first-time visor, left previous form behind sent handicapping when successful at Stratford in May. Well positioned when resuming winning ways at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago, but he can give another good account. Two wins and a close second since sent into handicaps and looks progressive.
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8th (7) (16/1 -60%) Hugueneau
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16/1(-60%)
(7) Hugueneau 16/1, Off the mark at Huntingdon (19.6f) in May (awarded the race having suffered interference) and continued in good heart upped to 23f on next 2 starts. However, pulled up following mistake at the third at Fontwell last time, so bounce back now called for. Latest run was puzzling but had been running well; each-way claims.
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9th (5) (18/1 -157%) Cherry Cola
18
18/1(-157%)
(5) Cherry Cola 18/1, Fair staying handicapper on the Flat who fell at the last back over hurdles in maiden at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 25 days ago, plugging on in third but held at the time. Merits consideration upped in trip back in a handicap. Six Flat wins; maiden hurdler but has placed form and worth a go over this far.
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9
|PU| (9) (10/1 +17%) Joker De Thaix
10
10/1(+17%)
(9) Joker De Thaix 10/1, Made the frame in a Uttoxeter maiden (19.9f) but that remains a standout effort, pulled up on handicap debut at Taunton in March. Jumped none too fluently at Fontwell on his return, so he has work to do with hood back on/tongue strap added. He's lightly raced and pedigree offers hope for this step up in trip.
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|PU| (10) (200/1 -100%) Demelza Carne
200
200/1(-100%)
(10) Demelza Carne 200/1, Remains with little form in bumpers/over hurdles, faring no better in first-time hood when well beaten in handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Looks to be up against it over this markedly longer distance. Huge improvement needed and stamina looks an issue; 6lb out of the weights.
14:18 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The Bold Thady was probably fortunate to spring a surprise at Worcester last month, but another prominent role is forecast. However, a 4lb rise in the ratings does demand more from the seven-year-old and preference is for NO MORE NO. Lawney Hill's gelding arrives on the back of a career-best victory at Southwell and a 5lb higher mark is unlikely the ceiling of his ability. Kick Up A Storm may fare best of the remainder.
MUSIQUE DE FEE has shown improved form sent handicapping on her last 2 starts, getting off the mark at Ludlow in April before shaping as if a step up in trip would suit last time, so she is taken to resume winning ways having a first try at 3m. Cherry Cola could also benefit from this longer distance and is feared most, ahead of Caher Roes Den.
Very open. CAHER ROES DEN cost £110,000 after winning his point and should be capable of bettering his rules form now he's handicapping.
(2) Lord Accord 6/4, Multiple winner over both hurdles/fences. Rather went off the boil last season but belatedly cashed in on a lower hurdles mark returning from 8 weeks off in an uncompetitive race at Sedgefield (27f, good) just over 3 weeks ago, making all. Considered back over the larger obstacles. Well handicapped and latest hurdle win should have done his confidence some good.
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2nd (6) (9/2 -35%) Hold Your Fort
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(6) Hold Your Fort 9/2, Really turned a corner since upped in trip over fences, posting his best effort yet when completing a Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 4-timer just under 4 weeks ago, his jumping again impeccable. Handicapper applies further pressure but unlikely he's finished improving yet on that evidence. Has rocketed up the weights for going 4-5 over fences; 5lb rise for last time seems fair.
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3rd (1) (9/1 -38%) Investment Manager
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9/1(-38%)
(1) Investment Manager 9/1, Back on the scoreboard at Newton Abbot in May and capitalised on lower hurdles mark tackling extended 26f trip back there just over 5 weeks ago. Likely to be competitive again returned to larger obstacles. On a realistic mark back over fences and should give his running.
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|F| (5) (5/2 +29%) Inflexible
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(5) Inflexible 5/2, Showed improved form to get off the mark fitted with cheekpieces at this C&D (good) when last seen 6 months ago, probably benefiting from being sent to the front a long way out. Looks a thorough stayer and should have even more to offer this season. C&D winner in the spring; raised 7lb but he's only a 6yo and can improve some more.
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3
|PU| (3) (13/2 -63%) Fantastikas
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(3) Fantastikas 13/2, Progressive as a novice chaser but largely disappointing thereafter. Did finish runner-up on second of 3 starts from his much-reduced mark last season though, and he returns from 9 months off with his yard firing in the winners. Back from a break with his yard in terrific form; well handicapped and much respected.
14:53 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Having made light work of his rivals on the switch to hurdles at Newton Abbot, four-time chase winner INVESTMENT MANAGER makes plenty of appeal reverting to the larger obstacles. Joe Tizzard's charge looks to have a race of this nature within his compass and a double could be on the cards. Lord Accord is 6lb higher than for his 16-length romp over timber at Sedgefield, but that is unlikely to prevent another bold bid and he isn't taken lightly. Newton Abbot specialist Hold Your Fort completes the shortlist.
HOLD YOUR FORT has been one of the success stories of the summer and with the ceiling of his ability yet to be ascertained, Debra Hamer's 5-y-o is fancied to make it 5 on the spin at the expense of Inflexible, who got off the mark fitted with cheekpieces at this C&D in April and should have even more to offer this season. Recent hurdles winner Lord Accord can edge out Investment Manager for third.
Competitive. FANTASTIKAS (nap) is handicapped to win races and he returns from a break with his yard going great guns.
(3) Sam's Amour 4/1, Showed a bit of improvement to double her hurdle tally in 7-runner novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) last week, going with enthusiasm. Has to be respected under a penalty. 1lb well in following last week's Exeter romp (2m2.5f); return to further no issue at all..
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1st (6) (5/2 +38%) Far Sight
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(6) Far Sight 5/2, Bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles for previous trainer and stepped up on reappearance/first start for current yard when second in 7-runner handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f) in May. That form has worked out well and he must enter calculations. Back up 2lb but can prove competitive again, especially if his jumping holds up better..
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2nd (2) (7/2 +13%) Stay If U Want To
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Stay If U Want To 7/2, Fairly useful bumper winner who opened his account over hurdles with something to spare in 10-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f) in May. Ran to a similar level when second under a penalty at Stratford and needs a bit more now tackling handicap company for the first time. Pedigree offers grounds for optimism upped to new trip; player on handicap debut.
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3rd (5) (14/1 -115%) Tout Sur Moi
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14/1(-115%)
(5) Tout Sur Moi 14/1, Showed promise in bumpers and has done likewise in a trio of maiden hurdles, including when third of 13 at Taunton (16.5f) on final outing. Will be suited by this step up in trip on handicap debut and of major interest. Looks a guaranteed improver for this sort of trip, maybe more so on softer than good..
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4th (4) (10/1 +29%) Pop The Champagne
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Pop The Champagne 10/1, Produced a laboured effort on the Flat at Newcastle last month but she's generally reliable over hurdles. Winless since her summer 2022 novice four-timer; new trip wouldn't rate an obvious plus..
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5th (9) (7/2 +59%) Express Surprise
3.5
7/2(+59%)
(9) Express Surprise 7/2, Ran much better than on his handicap debut fitted with a first-time tongue strap when second in 10-runner event at Stratford (22f, good) in June. Sure to be in the thick of the action once again if resuming from a break in similar form. Back to his best with a Stratford second that increased trip and going options; chance..
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6th (1) (5/1 +50%) Shantou Express
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5/1(+50%)
(1) Shantou Express 5/1, Bagged a small-field Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) last season but hasn't fired since. Has had a breathing operation since last seen and reappears with his yard amongst the winners. Slide not halted by second wind operation, and he's now received a third; can't recommend..
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7th (7) (16/1 -33%) Fame And Fun
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16/1(-33%)
(7) Fame And Fun 16/1, Won a Plumpton handicap chase in March but patchy record over fences since. His mark has edged back down as a result and possibilities if a return to hurdles sparks a revival. Returns to scene of his most recent hurdles success (2023); may prefer slightly shorter..
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8th (8) (33/1 -32%) Just Sophie
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33/1(-32%)
(8) Just Sophie 33/1, Won 19.5f Huntingdon novice hurdle in March 2023 and standout effort last season was when fourth of 7 at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) in November. Probably needed the run in first-time cheekpieces at Warwick in May but has been off since. Not totally compelling but has more in her favour than last two starts; career-low mark..
15:28 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Sam's Amour bolted up in a novice hurdle at Exeter and she is one to take seriously now that she steps back into the handicap ranks. However, the vote goes to EXPRESS SURPRISE, who finished just over four lengths clear of the third when runner-up in a first-time tongue-tie at Stratford in June. He returns to action off just 3lb higher on only his third handicap start and he gets the nod. Stay If U Want To is another to consider.
TOUT SUR MOI shaped with plenty of encouragement in a trio of maiden hurdles last season and, with this step up in trip sure to suit, he's of major interest on his handicap debut. Far Sight ran well in a race that has worked out at Huntingdon when last seen in May and remains unexposed for his current yard, while Sam's Amour needs respecting under a penalty for last week's Exeter success.
Less likely than some to mind if the rain affects the ground, STAY IF U WANT TO can deny Exeter scorer Sam's Amour the follow-up.
(5) Diplomatie 3/1, Fair on Flat and of a similar standard over hurdles, winning a trio of events at Les Landes in July and August. Ran up to best on debut for new yard when staying on third at Southwell (15.8f) 2 weeks ago and this step back up in trip well worth exploring on that evidence. Fast-finishing third on stable debut after running wide; player if seeing out new trip..
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2nd (1) (10/1 0%) Thank You Ma'am
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10/1(0%)
(1) Thank You Ma'am 10/1, Placed on 3 of his 4 starts in novice hurdles and progressed when second on handicap debut at Hereford (19.7f) in February. Found things tougher on final 2 starts, pulled up at Bangor (19.5f) in April. However, not one to be writing off back from 6 months off. Likely to prove effective at this sort of trip, if perhaps eased another pound or two..
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3rd (8) (9/1 +10%) Emanate
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9/1(+10%)
(8) Emanate 9/1, Winner of back-to-back 2m handicaps at Worcester last summer and highlighted he was back in good heart when making the frame on first 3 starts this season. Never a factor on the Flat at Bath (10.2f) last month but he returns to this discipline with his yard firmly amongst the winners. Closely matched with Hillsin on June's clash at Worcester, but less compelling elsewhere..
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4th (2) (13/2 +35%) Mistral Milly
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(2) Mistral Milly 13/2, Steadily progressive in handful of hurdle outings upon joining this yard last term, beaten only by another improver on handicap debut at Hereford (21.7f) in April. Beaten some way out when pulled up at Huntingdon in May but no surprise to see her back on the up on return. Fine with this trip at Hereford in April; yet to convince half as much on good ground..
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5th (9) (6/1 +50%) Danzini
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6/1(+50%)
(9) Danzini 6/1, Capitalised on reduced mark at Fontwell (25.7f) in May and showed benefit of her Newton Abbot run when third behind No Way Pedro at First-named venue 23 days ago. Still, another who likely needs to pull out more in what is a stronger race. Better than bare form latest; still on career-high mark; shortest trip since spring 2022..
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6th (7) (12/1 -50%) No Way Pedro
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12/1(-50%)
(7) No Way Pedro 12/1, 10-y-o who has tasted success twice already this season, dispelling a lesser effort at Worcester when bagging 11-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.7f) 23 days ago. However, wouldn't be sure to be in same form back up in class. Worcester (3m) and Fontwell (3m2f) scorer already this season; back on a career-high mark..
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7th (4) (4/1 +11%) Hillsin
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4/1(+11%)
(4) Hillsin 4/1, Improved model for this yard following wind surgery, winning back-to-back handicaps at Newton Abbot/Worcester and solid runners-up efforts both starts since at around 23f. Looks sure to give another good account eased back in trip. Ran as well as ever when second at Worcester latest (2m7.5f, good); solid case once more..
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8th (6) (22/1 -238%) Climate Precedent
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22/1(-238%)
(6) Climate Precedent 22/1, Failed to win on the Flat for Michael Bell and over hurdles for James Owen but struck at the first time of asking for Dan Skelton in 2m Stratford handicap in June. Creditable third next time and whilst he was below form at Market Rasen (18.6f) in August it remains relatively early days with him. Cashed in on a career-low mark in June (2m, good); more needed to defy current mark..
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3
9th (3) (15/2 +25%) Thirtyfour Thirty
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(3) Thirtyfour Thirty 15/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who seemed done for finishing speed when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f) in June. Cheekpieces return in place of visor now starting out for new stable but drop back to this sort of trip could well be on the sharp side. Did the basics better again since headgear added; this is easier than April's C&D Class 3..
16:03 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Hillsin hasn't been out of the top two on his last five starts and it would be no surprise to see him continue his fine form in order to have a say. However, DIPLOMATIE makes more appeal. The six-year-old caught the eye when making the frame on her first appearance for the Harry Derham yard at Southwell and the handicapper may have been kind to leave her mark alone. No Way Pedro is the pick of the remainder.
A 3-time winner in Jersey this summer, DIPLOMATIE made a solid start for the Harry Derham yard whilst suggesting the race didn't get to the bottom of her when staying on for third at Southwell 2 weeks ago. She's of interest over the longest trip she's faced with fellow in-form Hillsin rating an obvious danger. Emanate and Climate Precedent are others to consider in a competitive affair.
The trip asks a new question but DIPLOMATIE still looks the answer, ahead of Thirtyfour Thirty.
(10) Princess T 8/1, Fair hurdler who arrives on the back of a creditable second of 5 over hurdles at Les Landes (Jersey) on latest outing 39 days ago. Yard continue in very good form and no surprise to see her competitive from a workable mark. Fit from Jersey campaign; former C&D winner; chance from 4lb below her last winning mark..
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2nd (3) (11/1 -100%) Admiralty House
11
11/1(-100%)
(3) Admiralty House 11/1, Free goer who made a good start over hurdles in 2022/23, winning Kempton juvenile (2m) prior to pair of placed efforts at Huntingdon/Ludlow. 21-month absence to overcome ahead of handicap debut so the betting is likely to prove the best guide. Kempton hurdles debut win (2m); off for 21 months and it's a risk he'll race freely again..
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3rd (9) (6/1 +70%) Two To Tango
6
6/1(+70%)
(9) Two To Tango 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed fair form in pair of maiden hurdles last winter. Pulled up on handicap bow in March but did at least get back on track when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 920f) in June, despite making errors. Absent again since. His fifth last time (2m4f) doesn't necessarily suggest he needs a drop back in trip..
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2
4th (2) (14/1 +13%) Stormin Crossgales
14
14/1(+13%)
(2) Stormin Crossgales 14/1, Headstrong sort who landed a C&D maiden hurdle back in 2022. Dual scorer over fences subsequently, latterly at Huntingdon (16.5f) in May but made a haphazard return from 3 months off in that sphere 25 days ago. Remains lightly raced over hurdles, however. C&D winner and third in this last year; weighted to compete if settling..
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5th (8) (4/1 +56%) Jumeirah King
4
4/1(+56%)
(8) Jumeirah King 4/1, Bagged his second victory of the summer at Worcester (2m) in July and similar form when third in 10-runner handicap back there a month later. Sound claims of making the frame again from unchanged mark. Dual Worcester scorer this term (good) before held off this mark there last time..
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6th (5) (17/2 -21%) Inside Man
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(5) Inside Man 17/2, From a good family and positive start in juvenile hurdles last winter, off the mark at Taunton (16.5f) in December and similar form despite being keener than ideal when fourth back at that venue in March. Remains with potential now handicapping on return. Retains plenty of upside but initial mark is punitive; unraced on good or firmer ground..
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7th (1) (16/1 -14%) Aggagio
16
16/1(-14%)
(1) Aggagio 16/1, Likeable dual-purpose performer who enhanced his good strike rate with a pair of hurdle victories during early 2023 and held form well on Flat thereafter. Lightly raced this year but a spin on the level at Goodwood last month ought to have teed him up nicely for this return to timber. No trip or ground issues, but still high in the weights; rare Goodwood flop latest..
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4
8th (4) (66/1 -164%) Fast Buck
66
66/1(-164%)
(4) Fast Buck 66/1, Bounced back to form when doubling chase tally here (15.7f) in January. However, more miss-than-hit as a rule last term and he ran poorly when last seen at Bangor (17.3f) in April. Percentage call to look elsewhere after 6 months off/following wind op. Class 3 chase scorer here in January; over five years since last win on faster than heavy..
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6
|F| (6) (9/4 +36%) Wreckless Eric
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(6) Wreckless Eric 9/4, Upwardly mobile 4-y-o who confirmed his opening mark lenient as he took his record to 2-3 in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f) in April, that despite still looking rough around the edges. Highly likely there's more to come and claims on return. 2-3 last term despite not yet getting all the basics right; good chance despite 7lb hike..
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7
|RR| (7) (12/1 -20%) Sergeant
12
12/1(-20%)
(7) Sergeant 12/1, Consistent sort who resumed winning ways in no uncertain terms at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in August. Subsequent Fontwell run almost certainly too bad to be true and he's very much a likely candidate to bounce back. Career-best form for Newton Abbot win in August; ground softer than good is against him..
16:40 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
James Owen has done well with horses switching from the Flat and that has certainly been the case with ROGUE KING, now two from three over timber following facile victories at Plumpton and Fontwell. The three-year-old receives weight all round and an opening mark of 112 could underestimate him. Aggagio ought to be well handicapped from his current rating and is considered, while others to note include Wreckless Eric and Princess T.
ROGUE KING faces his sternest assignment to date following a pair of wide-margin juvenile hurdle victories yet, in receipt of his very handy 3-y-o allowance he could well be up to the task for his in-form trainer/jockey combination. Wreckless Eric was 2-3 over hurdles last term and he's of definite interest on return. Admiralty House back from a lengthy absence and Aggagio are others to consider.
Match fit and inclined to settle in this sphere, ROGUE KING can round off a hat-trick ahead of the returning Wreckless Eric.
(9) School For Scandal 13/2, Had been easing in the weights and ran better than for a while when narrowly denied at Warwick (20f, good) just over 3 weeks ago. Not the most reliable (sulks if unable to dominate), but he's capable of getting involved if on a going day for all he's yet to prove he stays this far. Nearly doubled his tally at Warwick latest but not guaranteed to be as good again.
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2nd (5) (7/2 +61%) Jony Max
3.5
7/2(+61%)
(5) Jony Max 7/2, Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, latest at Warwick (20f, good) just over 3 weeks ago. First-time blinkers are added to his usual tongue tie. Blinkers would appear a cry for help but he has dropped to a dangerous mark.
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3
3rd (3) (9/2 +10%) Ballynaheer
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(3) Ballynaheer 9/2, Runner-up completed outing in points and, with tongue strap added, off the mark over hurdles in handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) in April. Had a wind op and shaped encouragingly sent chasing after 5 months off when third at Uttoxeter (24f, good to soft) 11 days ago and he should improve. Chase debut after wind surgery when staying on into third at Uttoxeter 11 days ago.
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4th (6) (9/1 +25%) Robinsville
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9/1(+25%)
(6) Robinsville 9/1, No great shakes as a hurdler but he has shown an aptitude for this game in the summer, placed in handicaps at Stratford and Newton Abbot. Not so good at latter venue when last seen in June (jumping generally lacked fluency) so will need to take a step forward on return. Jumped poorly last time but Newton Abbot previously was as well as he's run.
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5th (1) (16/1 +0%) Dindin
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16/1(+0%)
(1) Dindin 16/1, Successful at Worcester in summer 2023 and runner-up on 3 occasions after. Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot in August but went backwards from that at Worcester (23f, good) since. Cheekpieces replace the usual blinkers but he's very much an all-or-nothing performer nowadays. This veteran may figure if on a good day but he's notoriously hard to predict.
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6th (8) (25/1 -108%) Saxon Queen
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25/1(-108%)
(8) Saxon Queen 25/1, Attracted support returning from a year off but never looked likely to justify it when well held in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 8 weeks ago. Reverts to the larger obstacles for just a second time and others more appealing. 2nd on chase debut; could strip fitter after August's reappearance back over hurdles.
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|F| (7) (8/1 -33%) Toad Of Toad Hall
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8/1(-33%)
(7) Toad Of Toad Hall 8/1, Unreliable individual who returned to form from out of the blue after 4 months off when second of 10 at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago. Needs to prove that wasn't a false dawn. Returned to form from out of the blue with a second at Market Rasen (3m, good).
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|U| (4) (9/4 +25%) Getupearly
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9/4(+25%)
(4) Getupearly 9/4, Back from 4 months off (had breathing operation) when creditable second of 7 in at Fontwell (26f, good) and filled that same position at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) a fortnight later. Remains low mileage in this sphere and is one for shortlist. Point winner who has started well over fences and perhaps bumped into one last time.
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -52%) Braganza Bay
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50/1(-52%)
(2) Braganza Bay 50/1, Dual hurdles winner at Hereford in 2022/23 and successful start switched to fences at same course (25.2f) last October. However, he's been pulled up on both subsequent starts (latest at Newton Abbot after 10 months off) so has a bit to prove. Has never been easy to predict and twice pulled up since his Hereford win last October.
17:15 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BALLYNAHEER returned from a break on the back of wind surgery earlier this month, staying on into third at Uttoxeter. The slight step up in trip should suit the five-year-old and, from an unchanged mark, he can find the necessary improvement. Getupearly, runner-up on his last two starts, looks set to go close once again. Even so, Toad Of Toad Hall is competitively treated and might prove the bigger threat with Jamie Brace taking 3lb off his back.
Having had a wind op, BALLYNAHEER shaped encouragingly sent chasing after 5 months off when third at Uttoxeter recently and, with improvement on the cards, he's fancied to go a couple of places better at the expense of Getupearly, who has finished runner-up on his last 2 starts and remains low mileage in this sphere. School For Scandal and the returning Robinsville can fight out third.
It's been a solid start over fences for GETUPEARLY and he may have bumped into a sharp improver last time.
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