There were 23 Races on Tuesday 17th December 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

WEST ORCHARD's winning run came to an end at over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last month, but first-time blinkers could eke out more, as could the step up in trip. Celtic Fortune shaped with promise on his chasing bow and he may build on that effort, while Supreme Commander, who disappointed on his seasonal return, could improve for the switch to fences.

HOBB'S DELIGHT is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise with doubts remaining over main rivals West Orchard and Celtic Fortune.

An open race to start with. HOBB'S DELIGHT perhaps found the ground too soft on his final start after going close the time before.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

HAAFBACK made a successful chasing debut at Ludlow last month before unseating at Southwell a fortnight ago and, while he has less to prove than the majority of these, the six-year-old is fancied to bounce back. Walk In The Park gelding Garitsa Bay goes over fences for the first time and is a likely improver, while Shuil Ceoil appeals most of the remainder.

SKIN FULL left his hurdling exploits behind when finishing a respectable fourth on chase debut at Taunton 3 weeks ago and open to improvement from such a low base, he could be worth siding with to come out on top. Lady Pretender has yet to threaten in 3 starts for Venetia Williams since arriving from France but can't be written off yet. Chase debutant Garitsa Bay and Shuil Ceoil complete the shortlist.

This may go to SKIN FULL who ran a positive first race over fences and a more forward ride might not go amiss over this shorter trip.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Paul Nicholls has a trio of chances and perhaps George Henry, who showed promise on his hurdling bow/first run following wind surgery, is the best of them. However the vote goes to VAGUELY ROYAL, who might not have been suited by attempting to make all of the running at Exeter last month. A course winner in October, he should get a better setup. Prophesea is another to consider.

Bumper-winner PROPHESEA left his hurdling debut form behind when third at Chepstow last month, knocking the eye out with his flourish into the placings from some way back, and he's preferred to penalised-winner Vaguely Royal and potential-improver George Henry in what looks a thin race despite the numbers.

This isn't a strong race and PROPHESEA should have as good a chance as any if reproducing his latest Chepstow effort.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DON'T MIND IF I DO shaped with plenty of promise when hitting the crossbar on his hurdles debut at Warwick last month and should have plenty of improvement in him. With normal progression, he will prove very tough to beat. Dark Material finished fifth on his first start over hurdles at Taunton and could get closer with Sam Twiston-Davies booked, while hurdling newcomer Chourmo warrants a market check.

DON'T MIND IF I DO, an excellent second in his sole outing in bumpers, again shaped with bags of promise behind a useful prospect on his Warwick hurdling debut last month and, with the performance supported by a healthy timefigure, he'll surely take plenty of beating with improvement on the cards. It's A Breeze ran below expectations in a C&D bumper on his debut 11 months ago but is clearly thought capable of much better, with Another Fine Mess taken to fill the places.

There's no Regent's Stroll or Castle Ivers (both smart prospects) for DON'T MIND IF I DO to worry about here and he should win well.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

King Arise was denied by a neck into second over an extended 2m5f at Ayr last month and he should give a good account on only his second chase start. However, the vote goes to YGGDRASIL, who finished third on his first outing for the David Pipe yard at Bangor in June last year and now makes his return off a 5lb lower rating. Another Folly is another to keep an eye on.

YGGDRASIL has a lengthy absence to overcome but has been given a chance by the handicapper and his trainer is back among the winners in recent days, so he could be worth chancing. King Arise clearly hasn't been the easiest to train but he came very close to making a winning chase bow at Ayr last month after a long absence so rates the main threat ahead of Gyenyame, who remains with potential in this sphere.

A chance is taken on last year's winner HARJO in the hope he can get himself back on track after wind surgery.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

American Land escaped a penalty for winning a conditional handicap at Taunton when following up with a C&D success last time. He faces a tougher task now raised 9lb, while Zodiac Star has a shout on his second at Ludlow in October, though WALK ON HIGH is preferred. Harry Fry's charge remains unexposed over hurdles and looks on a fair mark for his handicap debut.

WALK ON HIGH evidently hasn't been the easiest to train but confirmed he retains all of his ability after a year off when third on his qualifying run at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago. Appealing as having an even bigger effort in his locker, he shades the vote on handicap debut in the hope he stands more regular racing. Phoenix Risen from a handy mark and the hat-trick seeking American Land are others to consider. Monsant is also worth a look.

It could be tight between American Land and Phoenix Risen on Taunton form but WALK ON HIGH is chanced on his handicap debut.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LINDA MOON proved well suited to the step up to 2m3f at Taunton last month on her first start since May. Beaten less than a length into second on that occasion, this extra furlong will likely bring further improvement from the five-year-old and Neil King's mare is taken to go one better. The unexposed Sweet Caryline scored at Fontwell on her handicap debut and also merits consideration, given she had Ask Her Out back in second and she's subsequently won at Plumpton.

IMPERIAL JADE was unlucky not to finish closer over C&D on her most recent outing, having been shuffled back leaving the back straight, and there's surely a handicap in her from her current mark. Sweet Caryline is in a deeper handicap than the one she won at Fontwell, but her pedigree provides plenty of hope for better still, with Linda Moon likely to go well again.

Jaminska and IMPERIAL JADE (nap) are the two against the field. The selection was unlucky here last time and she's improving.
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