There were 44 Races on Thursday 4th January 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield , 4 races at Hereford , 7 races at Hereford, 9 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Newcastle , no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 4th January 2024
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(8) Red Walls 6/5, Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) 8 days ago. Should go well again. Comes here in form and has run well at this venue; should make another bold bid.
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2nd (5) (10/1 +29%) Macho Mania
10/1(+29%)
(5) Macho Mania 10/1, Maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 49 days ago. That wait for a win is likely to go on. Prominent racer; 15-race maiden who isn't progressing; drawn wide and others look safer.
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3rd (10) (20/1 -67%) Savannah Smiles
20/1(-67%)
(10) Savannah Smiles 20/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) in September. Off 103 days. C&D winner in June for former yard; has not matched it since but this race is weaker.
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4th (2) (13/2 +35%) Balmy Breese
13/2(+35%)
(2) Balmy Breese 13/2, Modest form. Good fifth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) 8 days ago. Can give a good account. Dropped to 6f the last twice and has made good late gains on each occasion; each-way shout.
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5th (4) (9/1 -100%) Hard Solution
9/1(-100%)
(4) Hard Solution 9/1, Latest win at Hamilton in June. Off 5 months, might have needed the run when sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 30 days ago. Enters calculations. Turf winner in June; sharper for last month's reappearance but is drawn widest.
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6th (3) (40/1 -150%) Doc Sportello
40/1(-150%)
(3) Doc Sportello 40/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Wolverhampton (5f) 25 days ago, merely closing up late. Needs to leave his recent efforts behind. Veteran who wasn't at his best in a light 2023 campaign; others appeal more for the win.
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7th (11) (11/1 +67%) Vintage Fashion
11/1(+67%)
(11) Vintage Fashion 11/1, Poor mare. Blinkered first time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 50/1) 24 days ago. Ran okay over C&D on stable debut in November but less good twice since; others look safer.
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8th (6) (4/1 -100%) Monsieur Fantaisie
4/1(-100%)
(6) Monsieur Fantaisie 4/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 20 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Latest Southwell second was a solid effort; looks a key player dropping into 0-50 company.
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9th (9) (50/1 -52%) Ricardo Ofworthing
50/1(-52%)
(9) Ricardo Ofworthing 50/1, Poor maiden. Last of 6 in novice at Kempton (7f) 71 days ago. More realistic chance in this company but others are still preferred. Modest maiden whose form last season leaves him with plenty to prove.
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10th (7) (33/1 -106%) Perfect Symphony
33/1(-106%)
(7) Perfect Symphony 33/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap over C&D 58 days ago. Conditions suit and he holds claims on last season's best; good apprentice booked.
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11th (1) (66/1 -313%) Apache Jewel
66/1(-313%)
(1) Apache Jewel 66/1, Remains a maiden after 24 starts. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Bath (1m, good, 40/1 in September). Off 110 days. Down in trip. Visor on first time. Exposed low-grade maiden; well beaten twice in 2023; visor now added.
LTO Selection:
11:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Monsieur Fantaisie hinted at a return to form with a close second at Southwell 20 days ago and is likely to be on the premises if he builds on that effort, while Hard Solution commands respect back in a race of this nature. However, RED WALLS has shown zest in his most recent starts and, having landed a handicap at Southwell on his penultimate outing, he is difficult to ignore at this level.
MONSIEUR FANTAISIE took a step back in the right direction when second at Southwell 3 weeks ago and might prove the answer to the first division of this classified event. Red Walls arrives in good nick and is second choice ahead of Ruth Carr's Hard Solution, who should be sharper for last month's comeback outing at Wolverhampton.
Monsieur Fantaisie and RED WALLS look the safest options with the latter marginally preferred.
(1) Alya's Gold Award 33/1, Unreliable individual. Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 150/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Exposed maiden who has issues at the start; easy enough to look elsewhere.
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1st (4) (3/1 +25%) Coast
3/1(+25%)
(4) Coast 3/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. 12/1, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 8 days ago. Should give another good account. C&D winner in August; several good runs at Wolverhampton since; firmly in the mix.
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2nd (2) (3/1 +25%) Bear To Dream
3/1(+25%)
(2) Bear To Dream 3/1, Modest mare. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago, not ideally placed. Can get involved if things drop right. Unplaced in all 11 AW starts but ran creditably latest; can't be discounted at this level.
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3rd (6) (4/1 -78%) Jacquelina
4/1(-78%)
(6) Jacquelina 4/1, Modest mare. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/2) 17 days ago. Down in the weights and can capitalise if able to build on latest effort. Well backed at Wolverhampton latest (5f) and ran a sound race; effective at 6f; chance.
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4th (10) (25/1 -56%) Penny Be
25/1(-56%)
(10) Penny Be 25/1, Modest filly. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 16/1), slowly away. Off 136 days. Inconsistent but her best efforts give her claims and Billy Loughnane looks a good booking.
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5th (11) (7/2 +13%) Universal Grace
7/2(+13%)
(11) Universal Grace 7/2, Modest filly. Winner at Chelmsford City in September. 10/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, AW) 29 days ago. Should be thereabouts again. 5f winner on AW in September; looks ready for today's return to 6f; one to take seriously.
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6th (9) (40/1 -21%) Musaytir
40/1(-21%)
(9) Musaytir 40/1, C&D winner. One win from 37 Flat runs. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 150/1) 13 days ago. Not in much form of late but that was also the case when winning this race 12 months ago.
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7th (5) (40/1 -233%) Hey Ho Let's Go
40/1(-233%)
(5) Hey Ho Let's Go 40/1, 4-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 125/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, AW) 12 days ago. C&D winner; out of sorts in 2023 and comes here with too much to prove for comfort.
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8th (3) (11/1 +21%) Capallcliste
11/1(+21%)
(3) Capallcliste 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, fifth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 143 days. Makes polytrack debut. Latest run (August) was a bit better but without suggesting he was a winner in waiting.
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9th (7) (40/1 -300%) Mark The Sparks
40/1(-300%)
(7) Mark The Sparks 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (250/1) at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to prove. Down the field in three maidens (5f-7f); this is more suitable but improvement is required.
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10th (8) (12/1 +14%) Memberry
12/1(+14%)
(8) Memberry 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 33/1). Off 10 months. Plenty to prove. Low mileage but now drops to 6f for first time and has something to prove after absence.
LTO Selection:
12:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Consistency isn't a strong point for most of these and only a speculative vote goes the way of UNIVERSAL GRACE, in the hope that she can build on last month's respectable third-placed finish in a 0-55-rated handicap here. Given this looks a weaker race, the Stuart Williams-trained filly may have been found a reasonable opportunity to finally double her career tally. Bear To Dream rates the biggest threat to the selection, with Coast and Jacquelina a couple of others to consider.
JACQUELINA has slipped in the weights and looked back in form when fourth at Wolverhampton last time, so she's worth taking a chance on. Bear To Dream and Coast look dangers.
Penny Be can go well with Billy Loughnane booked but UNIVERSAL GRACE may prove the answer now she's given another chance at 6f.
(8) All Agleam 13/2, Good placed efforts all 3 starts in handicaps, third of 12 over C&D latest. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Consistent filly who was third here last month on her first crack at 7f; in the mix again.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Enpassant
3/1(+33%)
(4) Enpassant 3/1, 2/1 and hooded for first time, creditable third of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (7f) 26 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. Consistent and progressive since handicapping; should make another bold bid; hood now off.
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3rd (3) (5/2 +62%) Morning Suit
5/2(+62%)
(3) Morning Suit 5/2, Thrice-raced winner. Winner of 6f maiden here in November. 12/1, third of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago. Could have more to offer. 6f winner here in November; solid 3rd on nursery debut latest; 7f could spark more.
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4th (1) (12/1 -167%) The Ferret
12/1(-167%)
(1) The Ferret 12/1, One win from 3 runs last year. 15/2, won 9-runner novice at this course (1m) 15 days ago. Opening mark not obviously generous but he is unexposed. Big step forward when winning over 1m here two weeks ago; opening mark demands more of him.
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5th (2) (66/1 -230%) Falling For You
66/1(-230%)
(2) Falling For You 66/1, Winner at Windsor in September. Creditable third in 7f Wolverhampton nursery in November but disappointing here since. Blinkered first time. Chance on best efforts but she's been well beaten in 2 of her last 3 starts; blinkered now.
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6th (7) (5/2 +29%) Novation
5/2(+29%)
(7) Novation 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm, 5/2) when last seen in June. Steps up in trip for handicap debut after 7 months off. Good stable won this race last year. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. Didn't live up to market billing in 5f runs last summer; gelded since; potential improver.
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7th (6) (11/1 -57%) Stratocracy
11/1(-57%)
(6) Stratocracy 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 10 in nursery (3/1) at Kempton (7f) 64 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Showed promise for R Hannon, including over 7f on h'cap debut; 1m may suit better in time.
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8th (5) (28/1 -211%) Bits And Bobs
28/1(-211%)
(5) Bits And Bobs 28/1, Last of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 40/1), very slowly away. Off 103 days. Back down in trip. Slipping down the weights but hopes rest on a gelding operation having a positive effect.
LTO Selection:
12:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ALL AGLEAM heads the shortlist based on her previous reliability and, having been well supported in the betting when a close-up third over this course and distance last time, she is worth chancing from just 1lb higher now she has proven this trip is within her capacity. Enpassant has been equally consistent and rates the biggest threat to the selection, while The Ferret, a winner over 1m here last month, is also respected on his handicap debut.
ENPASSANT has been knocking on the door since switching to handicaps and can deservedly get his head in front. All Agleam has a similar profile to the selection and should be bang there again. Morning Suit is another who should have a part to play, while Novation is a handicap newcomer to keep a close eye on in the betting.
This looks competitive but NOVATION could leave his 2yo efforts behind him now that he is upped to 7f.
(10) Nimbus Boy 6/1, Little sign of ability in Ireland for Paul Nolan. Remote fifth in 2m course maiden hurdle on his first outing for this stable but a return to handicap company provides him with a more realistic chance. Just minor form in Ireland and a similar tale on his debut for this yard when 200-1.
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2nd (11) (4/1 -33%) Libor Lad
4/1(-33%)
(11) Libor Lad 4/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 39 days ago. On the upgrade and not taken lightly despite a 6 lb rise. Won well at Uttoxeter; up 6lb but looks a good bet to give his running once more.
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3rd (6) (15/2 -15%) Ede'iffs Rock
15/2(-15%)
(6) Ede'iffs Rock 15/2, Consistent sort who has been placed on all 3 outings since switching to handicap company. Another who should have a part to play. Consistent since sent over hurdles and beaten under 4l in all three handicaps.
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4th (12) (16/1 -100%) Silver Atom
16/1(-100%)
(12) Silver Atom 16/1, Poor maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling but has won on the Flat for this yard since and made a sound return to hurdles when third of 13 over C&D at the end of November. Considered. Fortunes took a turn for the better when a staying-on third over C&D a month ago.
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5th (1) (12/1 -200%) Lelant
12/1(-200%)
(1) Lelant 12/1, Some promise in maiden/novice hurdles and improved at the second time of asking in handicaps when going down only narrowly at Taunton (19f, good to soft) in November. Need considering. Had Ede'Iffs Rock 3l at bay when going close in a 2m3f handicap at Taunton (5lb lower).
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6th (8) (40/1 -186%) Regally Blonde
40/1(-186%)
(8) Regally Blonde 40/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland for Andrew Oliver. Yet to get near that level over hurdles, travelling well but not finding much when sixth of 11 on 2m Doncaster handicap debut 7 weeks ago. Has undergone wind surgery since. Will need to settle better than last time if she's to stay this longer trip; had wind op.
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7th (4) (7/2 +42%) Talimar Pearl
7/2(+42%)
(4) Talimar Pearl 7/2, Runner-up in handicaps on his latest 3 starts, the latest after a break at Fontwell 23 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again. Up just 1lb for his Fontwell second and entitled to be sharper all round this time.
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8th (9) (11/1 +31%) Propelled
11/1(+31%)
(9) Propelled 11/1, From a top yard but it's been all downhill since finishing second on his Huntingdon hurdle debut in March 2022, fading into a remote sixth in 3m Ludlow handicap on reappearance 29 days ago. Only hints of promise thus far and hasn't raised his game at all in three handicaps.
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9th (2) (9/1 -13%) La Gomera
9/1(-13%)
(2) La Gomera 9/1, Point winner who finished runner-up for the second time over hurdles in a C&D maiden in November. Opening mark demands improvement but she is unexposed. Brings potential into handicaps but her two best runs have been on good ground.
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10th (3) (20/1 +39%) Max's Champ
20/1(+39%)
(3) Max's Champ 20/1, Point winner in March 2022. Runner-up in a C&D maiden last spring but well below that level in 3 handicaps since returning to action. Remains to be seen whether a return to this venue sparks a revival. Achieved little in handicaps since finishing second in a C&D maiden last season.
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11th (5) (9/1 +18%) I Got Stung
9/1(+18%)
(5) I Got Stung 9/1, Better with each start in 2m novice hurdles. While his opening mark isn't obviously generous he should have more to offer now stepping up in trip. Lightly raced and an interesting handicap debutant over a longer trip that he's bred for.
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|PU| (7) (33/1 -175%) Rick Blaine
33/1(-175%)
(7) Rick Blaine 33/1, Modest Flat winner who showed similar form when third in 2m maiden/novice hurdles at Worcester during the summer. Switches to handicap company for the first time in this sphere back from 6 months off. Flat winner; may have some untapped potential sent further on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
12:58 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LELANT took a nice step forward to fill the runner-up spot on only his second handicap start at Taunton in November and he was given a 5lb rise for that effort. The six-year-old could have more to offer and is taken to defy his rating of 105. The main threat is La Gomera, who was beaten nine lengths by a potentially nice type in Aston Martini over C&D on her latest outing and she could get into contention on her handicap bow. Of the remainder, Talimar Pearl appeals most after his second at Fontwell.
SILVER ATOM made a reasonable return to hurdles when keeping on from too far back for third over C&D in November and is given a chance to build on that. Lelant, Libor Lad and the unexposed I Got Stung head the many possible dangers in a competitive opener.
Everything would suggest that I GOT STUNG should improve for going further on his handicap debut.
(8) Desert Raider 7/2, Winner at Chelmsford (7f) in September. 11/8, respectable fourth of 9 in nursery back there (7f again) 14 days ago. First-time cheekpieces replace visor. One to consider. Chelmsford winner in September (7f); not so good latest; new trip and headgear today.
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2nd (7) (10/3 +26%) Montecristo Gold
10/3(+26%)
(7) Montecristo Gold 10/3, Winner over 1m at Chelmsford in November. Eleventh of 14 in nursery at Kempton (1m) since. Bounce back needed. Fluffed his lines at Kempton last time but he'd been on the up beforehand; could revive.
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3rd (9) (12/1 +52%) Muy Barato
12/1(+52%)
(9) Muy Barato 12/1, Unreliable sort (refused to race second start). Seventh of 8 in maiden (250/1) over this C&D 60 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Risky. Modest form last year (refused to race once); has to prove he's worth this opening mark.
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4th (2) (5/2 +50%) Chapman
5/2(+50%)
(2) Chapman 5/2, Creditable fifth of 11 in nursery (6/1) at this course (6f) 22 days ago, worst of draw. Significantly up in trip. Hood back on. Merits consideration. 3 good nursery runs over 6f; needs more for the step up in trip to break his duck though.
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5th (1) (9/2 +10%) Ventura Empress
9/2(+10%)
(1) Ventura Empress 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden at Chepstow (6f, good to soft, 10/3) in July. Off 160 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Pick of her three runs came at this track; could kick on now handicapping.
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6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Manos Arriba
12/1(+14%)
(5) Manos Arriba 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1 and visored first time, seventh of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Visor off, first-time cheekpieces on. Others more persuasive. Two nursery runs underwhelming but there was promise from him in maidens; new headgear now.
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7th (6) (20/1 -67%) Nasneen
20/1(-67%)
(6) Nasneen 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 63 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Paul & Oliver Cole. Worth a betting check. Didn't progress as 2yo but new yard is quick to step her up in trip; still has potential.
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8th (4) (18/1 -125%) Invincible Siam
18/1(-125%)
(4) Invincible Siam 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on first time, eleventh of 12 in nursery (5/1) at Newcastle (6f) 58 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces also added. Headgear added now she steps up in trip; could yet take a step forward.
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9th (10) (100/1 -203%) Orange Rosetta
100/1(-203%)
(10) Orange Rosetta 100/1, Well held in 3 qualifying runs. More chance now handicapping at a basement level but others are still readily preferred. Possible improver now handicapping but her 2yo runs leave her with plenty to prove.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LASER SHARP finished midfield on each of his three efforts in maidens, including when sent off at big odds for the latest of those displays when fifth over 7f at Wolverhampton. The son of Lightning Spear has undergone a wind operation since and looks to be the type who may have been saved for the handicapping ranks, so he might be the one to be with. The main danger might be Desert Raider, who didn't run as well as expected when fourth in his bid for a 7f double at Chelmsford last time but the step up to a mile and first-time cheekpieces could spark some improvement. Ventura Empress completes the shortlist.
It might be worth taking a chance on the stamina of CHAPMAN as he has been performing creditably since switching to handicaps. Desert Raider is an obvious danger for the Charlie Johnston stable, while Laser Sharp and Ventura Empress are possible improvers in handicaps.
It may be worth chancing NASNEEN on her stable debut with the step up in trip likely to suit.
(2) Goblet Of Fire 10/11, Won 3 of his last 4 starts on the Flat for Nigel Tinkler and, after 3 months off, showed an aptitude for hurdling when fourth of 7 in juvenile at Sandown in December. Can step forward from that to open his hurdles account. Modest 1m1f/1m2f Flat winner; 15l defeat at Sandown but it's the best hurdles form in this.
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2nd (3) (4/1 -264%) Maasai Mara
4/1(-264%)
(3) Maasai Mara 4/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), winning twice in 2023. Respectable fifth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury when last seen in June and subsequently sold from John & Thady Gosden for 170,000 gns. Respected given his ability on the level. Pretty useful winner over 1m3f/1m2f; made 170,000gns when leaving the Gosden yard in July.
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3rd (4) (9/1 -64%) Nachtgeist
9/1(-64%)
(4) Nachtgeist 9/1, Useful on Flat in Germany, successful at 1¾m, and from the family of top-class hurdler/chaser Melon. However, he finished tailed off in a Kempton juvenile on his hurdling debut, so needs to leave that effort well behind. Third in 1m3f Group 2 in Germany last June; 11-1 and hooded, no show at Kempton 8 days ago.
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4th (5) (3/1 +54%) Silverbridge
3/1(+54%)
(5) Silverbridge 3/1, Showed fair form in pair of 1½m maidens on Flat for John Joseph Murphy, still green when fifth in 20-runner contest at the Curragh in October. One to consider on his hurdling debut. Fair form at 1m4f in Ireland in his only two Flat runs; 40,000gns buy in October.
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5th (1) (33/1 +34%) Fantastic Artist
33/1(+34%)
(1) Fantastic Artist 33/1, Down the field in minor events/handicaps on the level and, after 11 weeks off, fared little better sent hurdling when well-beaten fourth of 9 in juvenile at Ludlow in November. Looks to be up against it. Low-level form on Flat and when switched to hurdles at Ludlow in November.
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6th (6) (40/1 +39%) Parish Star
40/1(+39%)
(6) Parish Star 40/1, Modest form on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and has made little impact in her 2 completed starts over hurdles. Best watched. Looks a modest maiden on the Flat and now over hurdles.
LTO Selection:
13:28 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GOBLET OF FIRE was well held when finishing fourth on his hurdles debut on heavy Sandown ground last time, which was an underwhelming start. However, he could easily take a big leap forward from that effort for the Nicky Henderson yard and the better ground could aid his cause. Silverbridge showed some fair ability on the Flat in a pair of maidens in Ireland and could have a say on his hurdles/stable debut, while Fantastic Artist is noted too.
Having been in good form on the Flat, GOBLET OF FIRE showed an aptitude for hurdling when fourth at Sandown in December and he can build on that effort to get off the mark in this sphere. Maasai Mara was a fairly useful performer on the level for the Gosdens and is feared most on his hurdles debut, ahead of Silverbridge.
Goblet Of Fire made a satisfactory hurdles debut at Sandown but MAASAI MARA will be hard for him to handle judged on Flat form.
(7) Maysan 6/1, 12/1, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Not quite firing at present. Not certain to settle well enough to see out this new trip; tends to take good hold.
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2nd (6) (10/1 +17%) Photon
10/1(+17%)
(6) Photon 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (8f). Off 108 days. Something to find on form. Well held in both handicap attempts but a gelding operation may prompt improvement.
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3rd (4) (6/1 +40%) Epsom Faithfull
6/1(+40%)
(4) Epsom Faithfull 6/1, Course winner. 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good). Off 111 days. Not in top form lately. Inconsistent in 2023 and has something to prove over this new trip on reappearance.
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4th (9) (15/2 -67%) Hul Ah Bah Loo
15/2(-67%)
(9) Hul Ah Bah Loo 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 9/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 47 days ago, not ideally placed. Capable of making his presence felt. Suited by this venue; ties in with Intricate Pillar and Covert Mission on form.
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5th (1) (16/1 -60%) Smart Deal
16/1(-60%)
(1) Smart Deal 16/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Winner at Chelmsford City in November. 7/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 20 days ago. Not one to write off. Opened his account in Chelmsford seller; finished last in Southwell handicap since.
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6th (2) (10/3 +52%) Fox Power
10/3(+52%)
(2) Fox Power 10/3, 22/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft) 80 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving David Simcock. Has won off a break before and well worthy of a market check. Interesting off a very handy mark on first run since rejoining these connections.
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7th (8) (7/1 -8%) Covert Mission
7/1(-8%)
(8) Covert Mission 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 9/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 133 days. Could bounce back after a break and dangerous if allowed his own way in front. 2-4 over this C&D and returns here off a very workable mark; one to consider.
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8th (10) (11/1 -100%) Intricate Pillar
11/1(-100%)
(10) Intricate Pillar 11/1, 15/2, bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces on 1st time. May get back on track if the headgear has a positive effect. Best efforts last year when runner-up twice in the autumn; cheekpieces added.
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9th (3) (9/2 +25%) King Of Scotia
9/2(+25%)
(3) King Of Scotia 9/2, 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 20 days ago. May get back on track with headgear discarded. Has some encouraging form for current yard; best to forgive latest effort; reduced mark.
LTO Selection:
13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MAYSAN wasn't disgraced in third when competing in a class 3 event over 7f at Wolverhampton last time and the handicapper may have been kind to drop her 2lb for that performance. The daughter of Siyouni could improve for the step up in distance and capitalise on this drop in grade. Fox Power looks like an interesting recruit to the Michael Appleby stable and it would be no surprise to see him get involved, while Lady Lavina outran her huge odds over 7f here on her latest outing and is another to note off a 2lb lower mark.
FOX POWER has dropped to a lenient mark and is worth a chance to bounce back to form having rejoined his former stable since last seen at Yarmouth 80 days ago. The in-form Hul Ah Bah Loo should be involved if he gets the breaks and Intricate Pillar can't be dismissed.
Off a handy back back on AW, FOX POWER looks particularly interesting. King Of Scotia is second choice.
(4) Lightening Mahler 11/8, Cost £72,000 after easily winning sole start in Irish points last April. Tongue tie added for hurdle debut. Of obvious interest for leading stable. Won easily in an Irish maiden point (3m, good) last April and fetched £72,000 in May.
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2nd (6) (7/4 -17%) Melusine De Pail
7/4(-17%)
(6) Melusine De Pail 7/4, Point winner who has shaped encouragingly when placed over hurdles at Ludlow (21f) and Lingfield (19.5f) for new connections. The clear pick of those with previous hurdle experience. Placed over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f) and Lingfield (2m3f); easily top on form.
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3rd (3) (33/1 -32%) Lexie's Moon
33/1(-32%)
(3) Lexie's Moon 33/1, Failed to complete both starts in Irish points, but was leading when falling 3 out on the second occasion. The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling. Led when fell 3 out last March in second Irish point; perhaps best watched on rules debut.
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4th (12) (50/1 -100%) Valentia
50/1(-100%)
(12) Valentia 50/1, £17,000 purchase after placing on the second of 2 starts in Irish points in 2022. Joined a good stable but well held in a Warwick bumper 6 weeks ago. Wastes no time going hurdling over a much longer trip. Third in Irish point in May 2022; 33-1, beaten 41l in Warwick bumper (soft) six weeks ago.
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5th (7) (150/1 -355%) Miss Ghillie
150/1(-355%)
(7) Miss Ghillie 150/1, Failed to complete both starts in points in the spring and looked one for the longer term when well held in course maiden hurdle on Rules debut 6 weeks ago. 33-1, faded badly to be tailed off in maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good) in November.
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6th (8) (11/2 +8%) Oneandahalfdegrees
11/2(+8%)
(8) Oneandahalfdegrees 11/2, Modest form in 2 bumpers 7 months apart but this longer trip should suit now hurdling. Some ability in bumpers; better is needed but she is bred more for this trip.
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7th (5) (33/1 -267%) Luna Run
33/1(-267%)
(5) Luna Run 33/1, 9/1, ran to only a poor level when fourth in Exeter novice hurdle on debut in April but this longer trip should suit on return to action. Maiden hurdle at Exeter (2m, good) last April was low-level form but showed clear promise.
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8th (11) (20/1 -100%) Twyford's Diamond
20/1(-100%)
(11) Twyford's Diamond 20/1, Better effort in bumpers (trained by Alastair Ralph on debut) when fifth of 16 Ludlow 38 days ago, albeit the form is only modest. Steps up in trip for hurdle debut. Fifth of 16 in bumper at Ludlow (good to soft) in November; chance if that is transferred.
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|F| (9) (50/1 +0%) Overabottleofred
50/1(+0%)
(9) Overabottleofred 50/1, In the mix when unseating late in a point and showed some ability, albeit shaping very much like a stayer, when fifth of 13 in novice at Warwick (19f, heavy, 150/1) on hurdle debut 33 days ago. Probably one for further down the line. Encouragement at 150-1 when fifth of 13 in novice at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November.
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|U| (2) (50/1 -52%) Hazels Delight
50/1(-52%)
(2) Hazels Delight 50/1, Won sole point but disappointing in a bumper (for Francesca Poste) and maiden hurdle under Rules. Still early days but tough to make a case for here. Won a maiden point but did little in a bumper at Aintree or a maiden hurdle at Lingfield.
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|PU| (1) (12/1 -140%) Bare Assets
12/1(-140%)
(1) Bare Assets 12/1, £82,000 buy after winning a point in April 2022. It's a taken a while for new connections to get her to the track but she's still an interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Tongue tied first time. Won an Irish maiden point (good) in April 2022 and fetched £82,000 soon after.
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|PU| (10) (80/1 -142%) Sparks May Fly
80/1(-142%)
(10) Sparks May Fly 80/1, Youmzain mare. Half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser Off You Go, stays 3m. The betting should help guide to expectations. Dam (close relation to Shutthefrontdoor) produced smart 2m-2m5f jumps winner Off You Go.
LTO Selection:
13:58 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LIGHTENING MAHLER won her only point-to-point start in good style in April last year and changed hands for 72,000 pounds after that effort. The daughter of Mahler could easily make an impression on her debut under Rules for her top connections. The main threat is Melusine De Pail, who brings experience to the table after placing on each of her two starts over hurdles so far. Any market support for Bare Assets in the tongue-tie would also be of interest.
The suggestion is Dan Skelton point winner LIGHTENING MAHLER, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Melusine de Pail has been placed twice in similar races and might be the one to profit should the selection fail to deliver. Bare Assets is another point recruit who could have a say.
This looks a good opportunity for MELUSINE DE PAIL who has experience over hurdles and easily the best form.
(5) Shalfa 11/2, Latest win at Brighton in September. 9/2, respectable 5 lengths fifth of 12 to Pink Lily in handicap at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Remains in top form and should get involved if getting a clearer passage than last time. Met trouble in running behind Pink Lily here last time; change of headgear this afternoon.
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2nd (6) (11/2 -57%) Pink Lily
11/2(-57%)
(6) Pink Lily 11/2, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/1) 22 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. Two C&D wins last year, the latest in determined fashion 3 weeks ago; contender up 2lb.
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3rd (8) (3/1 +40%) Fast Affair
3/1(+40%)
(8) Fast Affair 3/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 15/8, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 59 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts. Wolverhampton winner in October; similar form next time but she'll need more to take this.
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4th (3) (4/1 +43%) Clipsham Gold
4/1(+43%)
(3) Clipsham Gold 4/1, Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 12/1) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Proving consistent but others look better treated. Comes here in form but the widest stall won't make life easy today.
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5th (11) (10/1 -25%) Crazy Maisie
10/1(-25%)
(11) Crazy Maisie 10/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 5/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 30 days ago. Not discounted. Caught wide when creditable fifth over C&D last month; likely vulnerable in Class 5.
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6th (9) (20/1 +0%) Moralisa
20/1(+0%)
(9) Moralisa 20/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Ismail Mohammed when bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Tough to assess at present. 0-9; can leave recent stable debut behind in time but stamina for 1m2f is the query today.
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7th (4) (33/1 -65%) Lady Valentine
33/1(-65%)
(4) Lady Valentine 33/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Jamie Snowden when last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 48 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. 40-1 when well beaten on stable debut seven weeks ago; this test looks on the sharp side.
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8th (1) (14/1 -75%) Devore
14/1(-75%)
(1) Devore 14/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft, 11/2). Off 160 days. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Worth monitoring in the betting. Not at her best in 2023 but starts out for a new yard off a reduced mark as a consequence.
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9th (7) (5/1 +0%) Dalrymple
5/1(+0%)
(7) Dalrymple 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Ed Dunlop when excellent fifth of 13 in handicap (80/1) at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago. Open to further improvement now upped in trip, so looks a big player. Encouraging stable debut last month; 1m2f should suit and she's capable of better.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
PINK LILY had Shalfa (fifth) behind when scoring by a length over C&D on her latest outing and she was only put up 2lb for that success. The daughter of Sixties Icon is well drawn in stall one and has lots in her favour, so she is taken to complete a double. That said, the latter could get closer with a clearer run and with the application of a first-time visor, while Fast Affair is in solid form and could also get involved.
DALRYMPLE shaped with plenty of encouragement at a big price on her first outing for this stable and, with more to come upped in trip, she's preferred to the more exposed Pink Lily, who scored again over C&D 22 days ago. Shalfa is also considered.
Pink Lily is solid after a recent C&D win but DALRYMPLE is bred to relish this trip and her stable/handicap debut was encouraging.
(6) Kit's Coty 3/1, Placed on all 3 starts in Irish points (£60,000 purchase). Shaping well when losing her rider in extraordinary fashion 3 out on hurdles debut at Ludlow and seemed unsuited by drop in trip at Exeter last time. Remains with plenty of potential. 4th of ten at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) in November is the best hurdles form in this.
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2nd (2) (11/4 +21%) Betty's Tiara
11/4(+21%)
(2) Betty's Tiara 11/4, Half-sister to a bumper winner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford in August. Solid efforts both subsequent outings and should take to hurdling, so looks a player. Has stamina in the pedigree and she's a big player on bumper form, including on soft.
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3rd (11) (7/2 +83%) Scarlet O'Tara
7/2(+83%)
(11) Scarlet O'Tara 7/2, Built on debut effort when making the frame in bumpers at Musselburgh and Fakenham towards the end of last season. Some encouragement when seventh in novice at Market Rasen on hurdling debut and is open to improvement. Musselburgh 2nd on second hurdle start and has run respectably on both since; place chance.
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4th (8) (10/1 +17%) Mattie Ross
10/1(+17%)
(8) Mattie Ross 10/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in bumpers at Newton Abbot in July 2021. Something to work on in two hurdling outings almost two years apart but probably more of a handicap type. Soft-ground bumper win in 2021; not so good over hurdles in her only two races since.
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5th (9) (22/1 -175%) Ostrava Du Berlais
22/1(-175%)
(9) Ostrava Du Berlais 22/1, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser for Patrice Quinton in France. Changed hands for €30,000 in November 2022 but has shown little for her new yard. 0-11 in France, some minor honours; failed to show much in two handicap hurdles this term.
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6th (12) (66/1 -560%) Shady Daisy
66/1(-560%)
(12) Shady Daisy 66/1, Sister to a couple of bumper winners and solid start when third at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in May 2022. Failed to build on that subsequently and has 11-month absence to overcome on hurdling debut. Mixed messages in her bumpers but worth a second look.
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7th (1) (14/1 -250%) After Many Days
14/1(-250%)
(1) After Many Days 14/1, Shaped with a good degree of promise amidst inexperience when fourth of 10 on debut in bumper at Ludlow in May and better effort over hurdles when second of 5 in novice at Doncaster a month ago. This requires more. 16l second of five at Doncaster and her pedigree suggests that this longer trip will help.
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8th (7) (8/1 +0%) Madame Pompadour
8/1(+0%)
(7) Madame Pompadour 8/1, 16/1, fourth of 9 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut, not knocked about. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Polly Gundry. Worth monitoring in the betting. Didn't do much in bumpers (two in points); needs market check on debut for Nicky Henderson.
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9th (10) (22/1 -57%) Quite The Getaway
22/1(-57%)
(10) Quite The Getaway 22/1, Made the frame twice from 4 starts in bumpers, but offered little on her stable/hurdling debut when well-beaten sixth in maiden at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) a month ago. However, she could fare better with recent run behind her. Placed in two of four bumpers; beaten 51l in maiden hurdle at Lingfield (2m3f).
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|PU| (4) (10/1 -264%) Dromlac Jury
10/1(-264%)
(4) Dromlac Jury 10/1, £125,000 half-sister to fair hurdler Minella Double (2½m winner, by Shantou) from the family of smart hurdler/chaser (stays 23f) Death Duty. Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points (Mar 23). Notable Rules newcomer. Every chance when falling in Irish maiden point last March; bought for £125,000 in April.
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|PU| (5) (200/1 -203%) Jenner Park
200/1(-203%)
(5) Jenner Park 200/1, Third in a point bumper but hasn't beaten a rival in 2 mares bumpers. Impossible to fancy on hurdles bow. Third in a point bumper but last in her two bumpers under rules.
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|PU| (3) (250/1 -658%) Dora's Addrezz
250/1(-658%)
(3) Dora's Addrezz 250/1, Offered little tongue tied in a Newton Abbot bumper on only outing for Brian Barr and down the field in a novice at Taunton on hurdling debut 5 days ago. Others preferred. Hurdle debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) five days ago was better, but no claims yet.
LTO Selection:
14:28 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
KIT'S COTY offered plenty of encouragement when a staying-on fourth over an extended 2m2f at Exeter in November. The daughter of Black Sam Bellamy boasts plenty of stamina in her pedigree and this longer trip may eke out the required improvement. Bumper winner Betty's Tiara also makes some appeal now tackling hurdles for the first time and the six-year-old is feared most, ahead of Scarlet O'tara.
DROMLAC JURY held every chance when coming down in an Irish point and has been purchased for a hefty sum since, so she's worth taking a chance on switched to hurdling. Kit's Coty remains with potential back up in trip and Betty's Tiara is an interesting hurdling debutante.
Kit's Coty and After Many Days are preferred among those who have run over hurdles. BETTY'S TIARA looked interesting in bumpers.
(3) Lavender Hill Mob 10/11, Promising sort. Improved when fifth of 11 at this C&D (12/1) 70 days ago, still green and late headway. Can do even better and this is a thin novice. Good late headway over C&D when last seen ten weeks ago; more to come this year; contender.
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2nd (2) (5/4 -71%) See That Storm
5/4(-71%)
(2) See That Storm 5/4, Gambled-on 11/10, won 11-runner maiden at this C&D on debut 30 days ago, always holding on. That form probably doesn't amount to much but he's open to improvement and good chance he can make it 2-2. C&D win on debut last month, green when asked for his effort; more to come; big chance.
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3rd (6) (18/1 -50%) Thorntonledale Max
18/1(-50%)
(6) Thorntonledale Max 18/1, Cityscape gelding. Brother to useful 1m/9f winner City of York and half-brother to 5f winner Dalby Forest. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). From good family for connections and starts out in a winnable contest. Bred to have a future, especially on AW, and worth a market check in a race lacking depth.
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4th (8) (28/1 -75%) Sense Of Charm
28/1(-75%)
(8) Sense Of Charm 28/1, 22/1, eleventh of 13 at Kempton (8f) on debut 22 days ago, little fluency and always behind. 22-1 and well beaten on last month's debut (1m, AW); bred to do better at some point.
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5th (1) (50/1 +0%) Calshot Spit
50/1(+0%)
(1) Calshot Spit 50/1, Well beaten in bumper/AW novices. Well held in a bumper and two AW novices in late 2023; makes no appeal.
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6th (4) (33/1 -136%) Mr Influence
33/1(-136%)
(4) Mr Influence 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (125/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago, hampered. Probably one for handicaps. Down the field in two AW runs last month; handicaps should provide easier pickings.
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7th (7) (25/1 -56%) Bint Havana Gold
25/1(-56%)
(7) Bint Havana Gold 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Has hinted at ability and she could do better in handicaps when the time comes. Modest form in two sprint races in the first half of 2023; new trip needs to prompt extra.
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8th (5) (18/1 +28%) Escape The Grape
18/1(+28%)
(5) Escape The Grape 18/1, 66/1, sixth of 7 at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) on debut, very green. Off 111 days. 66-1, green and finished tailed off on his debut in September; not easily recommended.
LTO Selection:
14:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SEE THAT STORM justified strong support in the betting market when making a winning debut over C&D last month. Andrew Balding's charge likely has more to offer and, with that experience under his belt, he's fancied to maintain his unbeaten record by landing this contest. Lavender Hill Mob offered more encouragement with a fifth-placed finish over this track and trip in October and he is feared most, ahead of Bint Havana Gold.
Not a strong novice and SEE THAT STORM has a good chance to make it 2-2 if he can build on the form he showed when scoring here on debut. There is more to come from Lavender Hill Mob and he's feared, while Thorntonledale Max could go well first time up.
Lavender Hill Mob can do better this year but SEE THAT STORM is preferred despite the steadier of his 7lb penalty.
(7) Shot Boii 5/1, Completed a hurdles hat-trick around 3m last winter and shaped with some promise when fourth at Lingfield on chase debut. Not in same form there last time but he's not discounted with visor back on. Creditable chase debut at Lingfield but well below form over that same C&D 11 days later.
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2nd (4) (5/2 +67%) Inflexible
5/2(+67%)
(4) Inflexible 5/2, Improved from chase debut despite another clumsy round of jumping when third of 8 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (21.5f, heavy) 23 days ago. Could do better again. Latest start was step back in right direction but jumping left a fair bit to be desired.
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3rd (1) (5/2 +50%) Hardy Boy
5/2(+50%)
(1) Hardy Boy 5/2, In good form over fences this term and just failed to notch his first win of the season when second of 9 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft, 9/2) 21 days ago. Should be in the mix if able to avoid errors. Pipped at Taunton last two starts; more to prove if the ground is worse than good to soft.
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4th (5) (5/1 +9%) Langley Hundred
5/1(+9%)
(5) Langley Hundred 5/1, Dual staying handicap hurdle winner last winter who made an encouraging chase debut when second at Ludlow on return. Disappointing here on next start but it's still early days. Well below form over C&D on latest start; below form on worse than good to soft.
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5th (9) (125/1 -25%) Royal Act
125/1(-25%)
(9) Royal Act 125/1, Seemingly retains little ability, making no impact in 2 starts this season. Disappointing for a while; below form over this sort of trip; 15lb out of the handicap.
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|PU| (8) (5/1 +44%) Paseo
5/1(+44%)
(8) Paseo 5/1, Scored at Ludlow on last season's return but very little to shout about since and looks hard to fancy only 5 days on from finishing down the field at Taunton. 1-11 over hurdles and 1-16 over fences; runner-up one year ago but disappointing since.
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|PU| (3) (33/1 -267%) Honey I'm Good
33/1(-267%)
(3) Honey I'm Good 33/1, Notched 3 chase wins between April and July but recent efforts over hurdles have been underwhelming and she needs return to this discipline to spark an improvement. 3-4 over fences under rules (3-17 in points); right out of form hurdling last three runs.
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|PU| (6) (40/1 -344%) Len Brennan
40/1(-344%)
(6) Len Brennan 40/1, Out of sorts when last seen 15 months ago, so bit to prove, including fitness. Out of form on last two starts (April and October 2022) and now has a fair bit to prove.
LTO Selection:
14:58 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HARDY BOY has been knocking on the door of late and the seven-year-old looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to get his head in front. Although Ben Pauling's inmate has a 2lb rise to contend with for his close-up second at Taunton last month, this stiffer test of stamina may help. Inflexible's jumping has proved somewhat of a hinderance on his two chase starts this season, but he lurks on an attractive mark and is noted along with Shot Boii.
This looks a good opportunity for INVINCIBLE NAO to gain his first win in Britain, Gary Moore's gelding having showed the benefit of experience when a good third at Lingfield last month. Hardy Boy has been running consistently well in defeat this season and should give another good account, with Langley Hundred also respected if able to return to something like his chase debut form.
Hardy Boy is running well but all of his chase form is on good ground or good to soft. A chance is taken on INVINCIBLE NAO.
(6) Upepo 3/1, C&D winner under Rossa Ryan in October. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell 28 days ago. Shortlist material. C&D winner on debut for new stable; outstayed over 1m6f since; still of interest.
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2nd (2) (7/2 +0%) Placated
7/2(+0%)
(2) Placated 7/2, C&D winner. 10/3, good second of 9 over C&D 22 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up again. C&D winner in 2022; close second returned to this venue last month; strong contender.
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3rd (3) (5/1 +0%) Alghazaal
5/1(+0%)
(3) Alghazaal 5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 5/1, good second of 11 over C&D 22 days ago. Enters calculations. Placed in three of his last four races, latest over C&D behind a subsequent scorer.
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4th (5) (17/2 -21%) Dame Sarra
17/2(-21%)
(5) Dame Sarra 17/2, Latest win at Chelmsford in November but needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Wolverhampton since. Form dipped last time; otherwise largely progressive since wearing blinkers.
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5th (4) (11/4 -10%) Mr Trick
11/4(-10%)
(4) Mr Trick 11/4, Latest win at Chelmsford in December. 5/2, creditable fourth of 12 over C&D 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Merits consideration. In great form last month; still unexposed over middle distances; warrants respect.
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6th (9) (50/1 -213%) Laurentia
50/1(-213%)
(9) Laurentia 50/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 11 over C&D 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Something to find on form. Held by Alghazaal on C&D running last month; all wins at shorter.
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7th (8) (33/1 -32%) Star For A Day
33/1(-32%)
(8) Star For A Day 33/1, Maiden. 16/1, never a threat when tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (1¼m) 15 days ago, Form dipped the last twice, taking record to 0-11; stamina to prove.
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8th (1) (9/1 +44%) Alibaba
9/1(+44%)
(1) Alibaba 9/1, 40/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Has possibilities if proving suited by combination of new trip and first-time headgear.
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9th (7) (80/1 -220%) Biscoff Joe
80/1(-220%)
(7) Biscoff Joe 80/1, Modest maiden on Flat. Poor form in juvenile hurdles for this stable lately. Others are preferred. Maiden on Flat and over hurdles; ran dismally in both handicap attempts.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MR TRICK found himself with too much to do when a never-nearer fourth over C&D on his most recent outing and compensation could await today, racing off the same mark. Placated is only 1lb higher than for her close-up second at this venue last month and the six-year-old should give another good account of herself. Upepo and Alghazaal also arrive in good form and they are unlikely to be far away either.
UPEPO wasn't seen to best effect at Southwell and can resume winning ways now reunited with Rossa Ryan and back at the scene of his win in October. Mr Trick has had a good spell lately and is feared most ahead of last-time-out C&D seconds Placated and Alghazaal.
On the back of a good second here last month, PLACATED may well go one better. Mr Trick is second choice.
(5) Hill Of Tara 4/7, Much improved sent handicapping this season, making it 3 wins from 4 starts in such company in 6-runner event at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) last week. Goes unpenalised for that success and seems sure to go well again providing this doesn't come too soon. Four runs on heavy ground, three wins; latest was 3m five days ago and he's unpenalised.
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2nd (4) (5/1 +17%) Mactavish
5/1(+17%)
(4) Mactavish 5/1, Opened his account here in October and followed up from a 5 lb higher mark with an even better performance (21.7f) the following month. Had his winning run ended at Taunton (23.9f) 3 weeks ago but ran into a couple of progressive rivals, so there's good reason to think he's still improving. Heavy defeats in his only two starts on soft; in good form on better ground recently.
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3rd (6) (33/1 +0%) Santa Clarita
33/1(+0%)
(6) Santa Clarita 33/1, Fair form over hurdles/fences in France. Stepped up on yard debut when third of 7 over hurdles at Huntingdon in March but well held otherwise for current connections. Return to smaller obstacles could help. Visor on for 1st time. Back hurdling after three runs over fences; first-time visor instead of cheekpieces.
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4th (1) (6/1 +57%) Steal My Sunshine
6/1(+57%)
(1) Steal My Sunshine 6/1, Has improved since the cheekpieces went on, building on Uttoxeter breakthrough success in May when following up on return at Worcester (2½m, soft). Creditable efforts from a ratings perspective both outings since but did go about things in laboured fashion at Lingfield on most recent outing. Not quite so good over 2m5f/2m7f last two outings but gave impression that he stayed.
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5th (10) (50/1 -52%) M' Lady May
50/1(-52%)
(10) M' Lady May 50/1, Successful on the last 2 of 3 starts in points earlier in the year but offered little on first outing under Rules for almost 3 years at Exeter 2 weeks ago. Lightly raced 10yo whose only two wins came in points (3m, soft) last spring.
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|F| (13) (25/1 +0%) Elfride
25/1(+0%)
(13) Elfride 25/1, Improved to win a 23f Uttoxeter handicap in May, looking all about stamina. Unseated next time and possibly needed the run when well held after 6 months off at Exeter in November. The style of her Uttoxeter win (near 3m, good to soft) in May sparks plenty of interest.
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|PU| (9) (10/1 +38%) Blackacre
10/1(+38%)
(9) Blackacre 10/1, Made more impact tackling handicap company here (21.7f) in November but, in truth, it was a hollow placing given how far behind the front 2 he finished. Needs more. 26l back when 3rd to Mactavish; this step up in trip might suit but major work to do.
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|PU| (7) (22/1 -10%) Dragoon Springs
22/1(-10%)
(7) Dragoon Springs 22/1, Modest maiden hurdler who finished only 10¼ lengths fifth of 17 to Elfride in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) when last seen 8 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Fergal O'Brien. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Absent 443 days before his two runs last spring and he needs to perform a fair bit better.
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|PU| (12) (25/1 -56%) Newtonian
25/1(-56%)
(12) Newtonian 25/1, Promise both starts in bumpers for Oliver Sherwood back in 2021 and showed first form for present yard when second in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f) 38 days ago. Remains to be seen if he's able to back that up. First placing over jumps came on latest run when 2nd of ten at Ludlow (3m, good to soft).
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|PU| (8) (28/1 -12%) Inchiquin Spirit
28/1(-12%)
(8) Inchiquin Spirit 28/1, Maiden Irish pointer. Unable to make an impact in 3 qualifying runs around 2m but that could change now stepping up significantly in trip for handicap debut. Watch betting. Possible this handicap debut over a much longer trip will see her in a more positive light.
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|PU| (14) (150/1 -500%) Coilrock
150/1(-500%)
(14) Coilrock 150/1, Point winner at fourth attempt but has shown little over hurdles to date. Significantly up in trip. 4lb out of the handicap and this much longer trip needs to make a big difference.
LTO Selection:
15:28 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Mactavish was far from disgraced when finishing third in a competitive handicap hurdle at Taunton last month and he's expected to remain competitive off a 3lb higher mark. However, the seven-year-old may have his work cut out to deny recent Haydock winner HILL OF TARA. Venetia Williams' charge escapes a penalty and should take all of the beating if coping with this quick turnaround. Handicap debutant Faha Belle could also have a say.
An open-looking event with the vote going to A DUBLIN JOB, who shaped encouragingly starting out for Harry Derham at Market Rasen 4 weeks ago. Mactavish suggested he's still going the right way when third in a strong-looking race at Taunton on his most recent outing, with the unpenalised Haydock-scorer Hill of Tara completing the shortlist.
The gap of only five days is the chief question which HILL OF TARA (nap) has to answer, off the same mark as when winning last Saturday.
(8) Show No Fear 7/1, Possibly unsuited by conditions when pulled up in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago. Modest on the Flat, creditable on last run when second over C&D in November. 0-15; ex-Irish; good second over C&D two runs back (pulled up over jumps latest); chance.
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2nd (10) (7/1 -27%) Crystal Guard
7/1(-27%)
(10) Crystal Guard 7/1, Course winner. Returned to form when third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 4/1) 19 days ago. Not discounted from a career-low mark. Last win was over 1m4f off 10lb higher a year ago; decent third latest but this stronger.
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3rd (11) (17/2 +15%) Zephlyn
17/2(+15%)
(11) Zephlyn 17/2, Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 12/1) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others preferred for win purposes. 14-race maiden; runner-up here in March; has an each-way chance on his best form.
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4th (7) (50/1 -25%) Typewritten
50/1(-25%)
(7) Typewritten 50/1, Unreliable type. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 80/1) 2 weeks ago. Easy to look elsewhere on recent evidence. All three wins on AW but finished a long way behind Cold Henry at Southwell last time (2m).
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5th (2) (13/2 -30%) Cold Henry
13/2(-30%)
(2) Cold Henry 13/2, 4/1, ran creditably after 7 weeks off when third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on for just a second time in his career and he's not taken lightly. Both wins on turf but good run after a break when third at Southwell last time; chance.
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6th (5) (5/1 +44%) Liberated Lad
5/1(+44%)
(5) Liberated Lad 5/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year. Not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 9/1) 24 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Given a chance by the handicapper. Three wins in 2023, the first over 1m6f on AW, the latest over 1m2f on turf; a possible.
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7th (4) (25/1 -108%) Ghadbbaan
25/1(-108%)
(4) Ghadbbaan 25/1, 5/1, below form when seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 50 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. First-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces. Below-par here on last two starts and has change of headgear on first run for new yard.
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8th (3) (4/1 +0%) Spirit Of Ash
4/1(+0%)
(3) Spirit Of Ash 4/1, Four wins (all at this track) from 18 runs last year. 9/1, ran another sound race when second of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 27 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Expected to be bang there. In-form mare; has won 2 of her last 4 races (both 1m4f here); should stay 2m; a possible.
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9th (6) (7/2 +13%) Heatherdown Hero
7/2(+13%)
(6) Heatherdown Hero 7/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, confirmed return to form when third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on when denied a run well inside final 1f. Looks competitive on form. 1-26; in decent form (shade unlucky when headgear tried last time); each-way chance.
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10th (1) (18/1 -80%) Gift Of Raaj
18/1(-80%)
(1) Gift Of Raaj 18/1, C&D winner in November. 22/1, not in same form when tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 2 weeks ago, rearing leaving stalls. Must bounce back quickly. Inconsistent but capable; 28-1 winner of C&D handicap in November but well beaten latest.
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11th (9) (50/1 -150%) Strong Team
50/1(-150%)
(9) Strong Team 50/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Ran one of better races when fourth of 8 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 50 days ago. Seems unlikely to build on that given his profile. Hurdle winner; 0-17 on the Flat; decent 4th of eight here last time but this looks harder.
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12th (12) (40/1 +20%) Lady Hamilton
40/1(+20%)
(12) Lady Hamilton 40/1, 40/1, shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) back in October. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat run 12 months ago. 12-race maiden; tailed off here on last two Flat starts and hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:
15:37 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Spirit Of Ash is an interesting one to consider now tried at this trip, while Crystal Guard is also open to improvement over this distance and offers some value for a place. However, SHOW NO FEAR wasn't beaten far the last time he raced over this C&D and, off the same mark, he rates as a solid contender in an open race. Cold Henry and Heatherdown Hero are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.
A competitive opener in which the vote goes to SPIRIT OF ASH, who found only one too good in a slowly-run affair over 12.4f last month and reunited with Jason Hart, she can gain course victory number 5. Cold Henry is a reliable type so he could give the selection most to think about, with Heatherdown Hero and stable-switcher Ghadbbaan taken to fight out minor honours.
In an open race COLD HENRY, a good third last time, is taken to get back to winning ways. Spirit Of Ash should also go well.
(4) Capstan 4/1, Visored for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 9/1) 29 days ago. Should settle better with headgear discarded, so not without hope. Overall record isn't particularly solid and he remains a maiden.
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2nd (2) (9/4 +25%) Louisiana Bay
9/4(+25%)
(2) Louisiana Bay 9/4, Good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 9/2) 30 days ago, running on. Arrives in form and is likely to be thereabouts again. Six-race maiden who is showing steady progress; close second upped to 1m4f most recently.
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3rd (1) (5/1 -25%) Curtiz
5/1(-25%)
(1) Curtiz 5/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (5/1) at this course (10f, AW) 22 days ago. One to have in mind from reduced mark. Finished second over 1m2f here last time; thereabouts provided he stays this longer trip.
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4th (6) (3/1 -9%) The Conqueror
3/1(-9%)
(6) The Conqueror 3/1, 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 12 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Remains well treated on old form and worth a chance to follow up. C&D winner 12 days ago, opening his British account; unexposed at 1m4f; warrants respect.
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5th (5) (8/1 +20%) Stopnsearch
8/1(+20%)
(5) Stopnsearch 8/1, Course winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (10f, AW, 9/1) 30 days ago. On a long losing sequence and isn't crying out for this step back up in distance.
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6th (3) (11/1 -120%) Pysanka
11/1(-120%)
(3) Pysanka 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. Good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 13/2) 17 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Likely player provided he transfers 1m4f Wolverhampton form back to Lingfield.
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7th (8) (80/1 -220%) Savoy Brown
80/1(-220%)
(8) Savoy Brown 80/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 33/1) 22 days ago. Others make more appeal. Won classified event here last March; poor form in handicaps since.
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8th (7) (50/1 -525%) Stormingin
50/1(-525%)
(7) Stormingin 50/1, Ungenuine type. 12/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 24 days ago. Veteran who is 6lb below last winning mark but takes on some unexposed types.
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9th (9) (80/1 -220%) Gosmore
80/1(-220%)
(9) Gosmore 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at this course (10f, AW), met some trouble. Off 91 days. First run for yard after leaving Henry Candy. Must improve. 0-5 for Henry Candy; sold for 2,000gns since last run; needs to improve.
LTO Selection:
15:48 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
THE CONQUEROR appeared to relish a return to this distance when scoring with a bit in hand at this venue last time out. A 3lb rise looks more than fair for Jim Boyle's gelding and a double could be in the offing. Louisiana Bay is unexposed over this trip and she arrives in good heart, having finished a half-length second at Wolverhampton last month. The five-year-old may give the selection most to think about, although Curtiz and Pysanka could also make their presence felt.
THE CONQUEROR didn't go up much despite scoring with a bit to spare over C&D last time and he's still thrown in on past efforts, so he's fancied to go in again. The well-treated Curtiz looks a threat and Louisiana Bay is worthy of respect.
Steadily improving maiden LOUISIANA BAY (nap) is taken to open her account. Recent C&D scorer The Conqueror is feared most.
(12) Amalfi Skyline 15/2, No impact in 4 starts over hurdles, latterly on handicap debut back in June and had a considerate introduction to chasing at Ludlow last month. Needs to do more. Alos had the 4lb age allowance when never that dangerous on his switch to fences at Ludlow.
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2nd (3) (3/1 +40%) Natty Night
3/1(+40%)
(3) Natty Night 3/1, Headstrong sort. Dual Flat/maiden hurdle winner who posted best effort yet over fences over C&D in March. Not in same form since but return to this track could spark a revival and he's well treated. Wasn't given a hard time at Exeter after conceding many lengths at the start.
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3rd (4) (9/1 +10%) File Illico
9/1(+10%)
(4) File Illico 9/1, Won 4 times (including here) in a very productive first season over fences but generally disappointing last term and no signs of a revival this time around. Mark is dropping, however. Looks out of touch but he's too well handicapped on his chase wins to ignore.
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4th (6) (16/1 +0%) Barrakhov
16/1(+0%)
(6) Barrakhov 16/1, Modest winner over hurdles who has the physique for chasing but is yet to convince, pulled up on stable debut after a long absence at Ludlow recently. Never really travelled before pulling up at Ludlow two weeks ago.
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5th (5) (14/1 -133%) Jack Doyen
14/1(-133%)
(5) Jack Doyen 14/1, Placed in points and scored over fences at Warwick in March. Disappointing both starts this term, however, so has a bit to prove. Difficult to know what to expect but he's well handicapped on last year's Warwick win.
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6th (7) (9/2 -35%) Martalmix'jac
9/2(-35%)
(7) Martalmix'jac 9/2, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Stratford (19.5f) in October and back on the up lately, running a cracker when runner-up at Ludlow 15 days ago. Solid claims. Bang there in a pair of 2m4f Ludlow handicaps (on soft) the last twice.
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7th (9) (11/2 -38%) Samatian
11/2(-38%)
(9) Samatian 11/2, Put a disappointing reappearance behind him when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow and backed it up with a respectable sixth at Taunton 21 days ago. Could make his presence felt if taking to chasing. 1-17 under rules; on a competitive mark should he take a fancy to fences.
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8th (13) (40/1 -21%) Ocean's Of Money
40/1(-21%)
(13) Ocean's Of Money 40/1, Remains a maiden with little form under Rules. Easily opposed. No wins in 13 and no real sign of any improvement; 4lb out of the weights.
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|R| (8) (15/2 +53%) Nine Nine Nine
15/2(+53%)
(8) Nine Nine Nine 15/2, Showed himself none the worse for a heavy fall on chase debut when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) 18 days later. Respectable fourth at Bangor last time but doesn't look well treated. Lightly raced maiden; disappointing that he didn't run a bit better at Bangor last time.
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|PU| (11) (5/1 +69%) Key Factor
5/1(+69%)
(11) Key Factor 5/1, No real improvement from chase debut when sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (16.4f, good) 48 days ago. Tries longer trip now but others hold more appeal. 1 lb out of the weights. Modest form over hurdles and hasn't shown significant improvement in two runs over fences.
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|PU| (1) (66/1 +0%) Orange Diamond
66/1(+0%)
(1) Orange Diamond 66/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler in France. Pulled up all 3 starts over fences for this yard, however. French winner; offered very little in three handicap chases for current connections.
LTO Selection:
15:58 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Martalmix'jac is only 2lb higher than his recent runner-up effort at Ludlow and is likely to be in the shake-up once more. However, it could be worth taking a punt on chase debutant SAMATIAN. The seven-year-old shaped better than the bare form suggests when sixth at Taunton last month and he looks just the type who could excel in this discipline. Natty Night comes with risks attached after almost refusing to race at Exeter, but he could go well if in the right mood.
NATTY NIGHT hasn't really been on his game this term but his stable continues to thrive and a return to this track could see him in a better light, so he's narrowly preferred to Martalmix'jac, who arrives in top form. Born At Midnight could take a hand if he's fit off the back of a 10-month absence.
Provided there's no repeat of his Exeter misdemeanors, then NATTY NIGHT should have a chase of this nature in him.
(10) Marcello Si 3/1, 15/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 50 days ago, leading until 1f out. Significantly down in trip. 0-13; returns to this trip for the first time since May 2022; something to prove.
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2nd (8) (11/2 -38%) Braes Of Doune
11/2(-38%)
(8) Braes Of Doune 11/2, 10/3, career best when finally getting off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 6 months ago, just holding on. Ran well at this track on both previous starts before that, so he's fancied to go close from a 4 lb higher mark. Twice ran well over 1m2f here last summer, but off since winning at Ayr in July.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +0%) Odd Socks Havana
6/1(+0%)
(7) Odd Socks Havana 6/1, 3-time C&D winner. 16/1, shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. In the mix with that outing under his belt. Triple C&D winner; twice placed off higher marks here last May; shortlisted.
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4th (3) (5/1 -11%) Big Dream
5/1(-11%)
(3) Big Dream 5/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in claimer (15/2) at Dundalk (7f) 29 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces back on. This Irish raider shouldn't be underestimated. Not the most consistent, but this a drop in class so not a big surprise were he to figure.
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5th (6) (16/1 -256%) Reclaim Victory
16/1(-256%)
(6) Reclaim Victory 16/1, C&D winner. Sharper for run when ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 27 days ago, keeping on gradually final 1f having missed break. C&D winner who isn't the most prolific (3-38), but is back off her last winning mark.
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6th (11) (100/1 -203%) Mr Coco Bean
100/1(-203%)
(11) Mr Coco Bean 100/1, Thirty-two runs since last win in 2021. Shaped as if amiss after 3 months off when last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 65 days ago, weakening quickly. Best watched. Placed here as recently as last February, but poor subsequently and losing run up to 32.
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7th (9) (11/1 +56%) Mekbat
11/1(+56%)
(9) Mekbat 11/1, 40/1, wasn't beaten far but never threatened to be involved when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 46 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-15; may have finished closer with a clear run last time, but others are more convincing.
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8th (2) (28/1 -133%) Ubettabequick
28/1(-133%)
(2) Ubettabequick 28/1, Fared no better when ninth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 7/1) 5 months ago. Plenty to prove on return. Lost her way last season after showing early promise; returns from five months off.
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9th (1) (5/1 +0%) Ibiza Rocks
5/1(+0%)
(1) Ibiza Rocks 5/1, Twenty runs since sole win in 2020. 3/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not taken lightly. Drops to this grade for the first time, but 0-20 since winning his second start as a 2yo.
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10th (4) (50/1 -150%) Reflex
50/1(-150%)
(4) Reflex 50/1, 25/1, went with little encouragement on first outing since leaving Charlie Fellowes (£4,000) after 9 weeks off when eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Poor since placed twice on Tapeta last summer; blinkers on.
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11th (5) (9/1 -100%) Maraakiz
9/1(-100%)
(5) Maraakiz 9/1, Showed first form since joining current yard when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 4 weeks ago, nearest finish. No banker to build on that here, though. Much better when fourth at Southwell last month; player if building on that from same mark.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BRAES OF DOUNE travelled smoothly throughout when he won over 1m2f at Ayr on his most recent start and, having gone well fresh in the past, he's an appealing option returning off just 4lb higher. Jim Goldie's gelding performed well in defeat on both previous visits to this venue and has to be of interest dropped in trip while still on a potentially lenient mark. Marcello Si is not ruled out, while Maraakiz and the first-time blinkered Reflex are also considered.
BRAES OF DOUNE showed improved form to finally get off the mark at Ayr back in July and having shaped with encouragement on both starts at this track prior, he's fancied to defy a 4 lb higher mark and follow up at the expense of Odd Socks Havana, who should be much closer to form with his reappearance under his belt. Ibiza Rocks and Irish-raider Big Dream are another couple worth keeping an eye on, too.
The vote goes to MARAAKIZ who ran his best race since returning from a mammoth absence when a close fourth at Southwell last month.
(1) Eleven Eleven 5/2, C&D winner. 3/1, again raced too freely when fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 66 days ago. Remains on workable mark and wouldn't be out of contention if settling better this time. Both wins have been over C&D; below-par here last time; good draw; worth considering.
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2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Pallas Lord
7/2(+30%)
(7) Pallas Lord 7/2, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago. Enters calculations. Three course wins in 2022; two good runs last month; should go well off current good mark.
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3rd (5) (7/1 -40%) Top Gun Tina
7/1(-40%)
(5) Top Gun Tina 7/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/2) 46 days ago. Still low mileage in handicaps and she's considered from same mark. Unexposed sort; good C&D second two runs back and fair run over 7f latest; a contender.
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4th (2) (12/1 +40%) Mayjority
12/1(+40%)
(2) Mayjority 12/1, Matched previous form on first start after leaving Rebecca Menzies when third of 9 in minor event at this C&D 27 days ago. More needed back in handicap. Best run to date when 3rd in a C&D novice last time; quite interesting back in a handicap.
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5th (6) (12/1 +14%) Great Colaci
12/1(+14%)
(6) Great Colaci 12/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 20/1) 28 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others more persuasive. Eight-time course winner at up to 1m4f; not at his best recently; interesting down in trip.
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6th (3) (8/1 -45%) Key Look
8/1(-45%)
(3) Key Look 8/1, Course winner. 7/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 28 days ago, closing up late. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 7f winner in today's headgear off 4lb lower in November; stays 1m; not run as well since.
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7th (9) (66/1 -450%) Rajawail
66/1(-450%)
(9) Rajawail 66/1, Ran best race in first-time blinkers when second of 7 in minor event at Beverley (8.4f, heavy). Now needs to back that up after 106 days off. Career-best when second at Beverley in November; unexposed on the AW; best watched.
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8th (4) (3/1 -9%) Fifty Sent
3/1(-9%)
(4) Fifty Sent 3/1, Course winner. Step back in right direction when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 19 days ago. Player. Won over 1m2f here in May; some fair run since including last time; each-way chance.
LTO Selection:
16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Having last won off an 11lb higher mark, PALLAS LORD has dropped to a really competitive rating and is hard to oppose in what looks to be the weaker of the two divisions. Key Look is handily drawn and also enters calculations, while Top Gun Tina is unexposed at the trip and warrants a betting check. Rajawail and Mayjority are a couple of others with sound chances at this level.
Nothing holds outstanding claims, so a tentative nod is given to FIFTY SENT, who remains very well treated on the form shown in the summer and ran his best race for a while when third over C&D last month. Top Gun Tina has made the frame on her last 2 outings so should be respected again, with Pallas Lord also considered on the back of his Wolverhampton second.
The well-drawn ELEVEN ELEVEN, who has a good record here, is preferred to Pallas Lord and Top Gun Tina.
(8) Hale End 4/1, Again shaped well when fifth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, denied clear run from early in straight. Has been proving consistent and he can get his head back in front again. 1-15 but has run with credit in his last three starts at Wolverhampton; each-way claims.
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2nd (7) (8/1 +33%) Ivory Madonna
8/1(+33%)
(7) Ivory Madonna 8/1, Confirmed her return to form when third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 20 days ago, best work late on having again started slowly. Needs everything to drop right. Placed in last three starts on AW, but 0-15 and has developed a habit of starting slowly.
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3rd (4) (16/1 -167%) Star Shield
16/1(-167%)
(4) Star Shield 16/1, Successful 3 times in 2023, staying on to lead close home when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 27 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more. Three-time C&D winner; likes to come from off a solid pace but that by no means certain.
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4th (5) (17/2 -6%) Trais Fluors
17/2(-6%)
(5) Trais Fluors 17/2, C&D winner in November. Not discredited when ¾-length fifth of 12 to Star Shield in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 27 days ago, keeping on having typically been slowly away. Can give his running again. Made a successful stable debut over C&D in November and not beaten far here last time.
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5th (3) (13/8 +41%) August
13/8(+41%)
(3) August 13/8, On second start since leaving John & Thady Gosden, bumped into a useful prospect when second of 8 in minor event (11/8) at this C&D a week ago. Respected with more still to offer for his current yard. Runner-up in both starts since joining this yard; interesting back in a handicap.
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6th (2) (50/1 +0%) Dragons Will Rise
50/1(+0%)
(2) Dragons Will Rise 50/1, Four-time course winner. After 17 months off, probably needed the outing when 12 lengths tenth of 12 to Star Shield in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. This run should reveal more. Been off 512 days when well behind a couple of these over C&D last month; best watched.
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7th (10) (22/1 -83%) Sucellus
22/1(-83%)
(10) Sucellus 22/1, Better signs on his final 2 starts in 2023, eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, effort when switched over 1f out. One to keep an eye on having dropped to a career-low mark. 7lb lower than when last successful, but recent efforts raise doubts over his chances.
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8th (11) (10/1 -11%) Covert Legend
10/1(-11%)
(11) Covert Legend 10/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Joseph Parr when good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 26 days ago, short of room near line. More needed. 0-7 but has shown ability as when fourth on stable debut at Wolverhampton last time.
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9th (1) (16/1 -60%) Young Fire
16/1(-60%)
(1) Young Fire 16/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 21 runs in 2023. After a couple of below-par efforts, step back in right direction when fifth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Not discounted back down in grade. On dangerous mark, but hasn't fired lately and may not get the good pace he needs.
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10th (12) (17/2 +23%) Rocket Rod
17/2(+23%)
(12) Rocket Rod 17/2, C&D winner. Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) a week ago, staying on from off the pace. Capable of getting involved having dropped back down to his last winning mark. Three of his four wins have come here, but he may not get the race run to suit.
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11th (9) (66/1 -65%) Spacer
66/1(-65%)
(9) Spacer 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. In first-time blinkers, hung left throughout when last of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Others preferred. 1-17 and not at his best lately; needs a turnaround and does seem better over shorter.
LTO Selection:
17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
AUGUST (second) had Ivory Madonna (third) behind by a length on his penultimate start at Southwell and is taken to confirm his superiority over that rival. The son of Almanzor backed that effort up with a good second behind a nice type over C&D in a novice event and he looks well placed to go one better. Flylikeaneagle returned from a 118-day break to fill the runner-up spot over 7f here on his latest outing and could have a say too.
HALE END continued in good heart when fifth at Wolverhampton 13 days ago, meeting trouble having travelled as well as any, so he could be ready to return to winning ways this time around. August has made an encouraging start for Mick Appleby and is feared most, ahead of last-time-out C&D winner Star Shield.
The vote goes to AUGUST (nap) who has finished runner-up in both starts since joining Mick Appleby. He may still have more to offer.
(6) Hopeful 7/2, Make Believe filly. Fourth of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 5/1) on debut, finishing with running left. Off 14 months. Open to progress if retaining ability after lengthy absence. Fourth in ordinary Newmarket novice in October 2022; worth a market check after her layoff.
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2nd (1) (1/6 +32%) Bystander
1/6(+32%)
(1) Bystander 1/6, Promising sort. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when winning 8-runner minor event (evens) at this C&D 7 days ago, forging clear. Outstanding claims. Well backed when easy winner of similar C&D event last week; penalised; the one to beat.
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3rd (3) (66/1 -65%) Nights Over Egypt
66/1(-65%)
(3) Nights Over Egypt 66/1, Pulled hard on first run since leaving James Horton when well-beaten seventh of 8 to Bystander in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs a revival. Ex-James Horton; beaten 27l when below-par seventh to Bystander over C&D a week ago.
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4th (5) (20/1 -25%) Golden Echo
20/1(-25%)
(5) Golden Echo 20/1, £22,000 yearling, Golden Horn filly. Dam useful 6f winner. Makes belated debut in race without depth, so market check advised. £22,000 yearling by Golden Horn; third foal of a 6f winner; worth a market check on debut..
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5th (4) (150/1 -50%) Bella Bluesky
150/1(-50%)
(4) Bella Bluesky 150/1, Fair in bumpers but below that level sole Flat outing and ran poorly over hurdles last time. Bumper/novice hurdle winner who faces a stiff task on second Flat run.
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6th (2) (250/1 -150%) Knight Of Magic
250/1(-150%)
(2) Knight Of Magic 250/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, well-beaten fifth of 8 to Bystander in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago. Hard to see him reversing form. Tailed off behind Bystander over C&D last week and hard to fancy.
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7th (7) (40/1 -300%) Run Simba
40/1(-300%)
(7) Run Simba 40/1, Good second of 8 at Ayr (1¼m, good to firm, 15/2) on penultimate outing but only ninth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Carlisle (9f, good). Off 126 days. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Should make the placings if back to best. Ex-Karl Burke (bought for 1,000gns); 2nd in 1m2f maiden handicap; stiff task on yard debut.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BYSTANDER pulled clear to strike by just under five lengths over C&D recently and the lightly-raced four-year-old should have plenty more to offer. Therefore, he can defy his 7lb penalty and take this before moving up the class ladder. Hopeful is an intriguing contender, as she returns from a long absence after producing a debut full of promise when finishing fourth at Newmarket in October 2022. Of the remainder, Run Simba makes the most appeal.
BYSTANDER looked a useful prospect when sweeping aside a more experienced rival over C&D last week and he should prove more than capable of conceding a penalty to this opposition. Hopeful's second start comes more than a year after her debut but she looks second best, with Run Simba taken to complete the placings.
After a low-key debut BYSTANDER looked a decent prospect when winning over C&D last week and should follow up with a penalty.
(3) Wren Officer 11/2, Failed to progress when seventh of 11 on nursery debut at Lingfield (6f, AW, 50/1) 22 days ago, never nearer. Improvement required with cheekpieces on 1st time. May appreciate the stiffer track and considered down 2lb; cheekpieces on.
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2nd (4) (5/2 +44%) Mereside Madness
5/2(+44%)
(4) Mereside Madness 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Catterick (5f, good) when last seen in August, plugging on. Has been gelded since. Step up in trip likely to suit as he makes his handicap debut. Showed some ability last August; half-brother to an AW winner and 6f should suit.
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3rd (1) (11/2 -83%) Warming
11/2(-83%)
(1) Warming 11/2, Matched debut form at the second attempt when fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 80/1) 29 days ago. Could show more as she drops in trip for her handicap debut with cheekpieces applied. Makes handicap debut at a modest level, but not sure to be suited by 6f; cheekpieces on.
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4th (2) (10/1 -122%) Zachary
10/1(-122%)
(2) Zachary 10/1, Successful twice at Chelmsford City in 2023, with his latest success in November. Not ideally positioned when tenth of 11 in nursery (9/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Won two Chelmsford nurseries in the autumn, but ran poorly at Southwell last time.
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5th (6) (17/2 +39%) Alibi Warning
17/2(+39%)
(6) Alibi Warning 17/2, Disappointing when tenth of 11 in nursery (14/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, racing freely/hanging left. However, she'd shaped well on her previous outing, so she's not one to write off just yet. Behind Lady In Havana at Southwell the last twice; beaten much further last time.
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6th (5) (2/1 -60%) Lady In Havana
2/1(-60%)
(5) Lady In Havana 2/1, Made a winning stable/handicap debut at Southwell (6.1f) in December, before finding only an improver too strong when runner-up in 11-runner event (3/1) at the same C&D 13 days ago. Major player. First and second in two Southwell nurseries; should be right there once again.
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7th (7) (22/1 +12%) Sue's Little Angel
22/1(+12%)
(7) Sue's Little Angel 22/1, In first-time cheekpieces, fared no better than previously when tenth of 12 on nursery debut (66/1) at York (6f, good) in July. Much more needed as she makes her first start on tapeta. Sister to a Tapeta winner, but plenty of improvement needed after six months off.
LTO Selection:
18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LADY IN HAVANA has made a pleasing start to life with David Loughnane as she is yet to finish outside of the first two home, and she goes off the same mark as her second at Southwell last time. The daughter of Havana Grey can make her first start at this track a successful one. Warming performed with credit, considering her huge odds, to finish fifth at Lingfield on her latest outing and is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces, while Zachary is another capable of getting involved.
LADY IN HAVANA has shown improved form switched to handicaps since joining David Loughnane, bumping into one who has scored again since when runner-up at Southwell 13 days ago, so she is taken to double her tally. Zachary won a pair of nurseries last year and could be worth another chance, while Warming is one to note on her handicap debut.
The vote goes to MERESIDE MADNESS who showed ability on turf last summer and may be capable of improvement on AW/handicap debut.
(9) Royal Prospect 9/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, pulled up in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 125/1) 15 days ago. Eye-catcher in handicap here prior to that and respected in this company. Unlucky fourth in C&D handicap two months ago; good chance granted better fortune.
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2nd (4) (9/2 +63%) Cheese The One
9/2(+63%)
(4) Cheese The One 9/2, Modest mare. Course winner. 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago. Form dipped last time but otherwise consistent since wearing blinkers; may rebound.
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3rd (12) (4/1 +50%) Two Rivers
4/1(+50%)
(12) Two Rivers 4/1, Unreliable individual. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 8 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 17/2) 2 days ago. Down in trip. Still a maiden and has something to prove back down in trip.
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4th (7) (66/1 -32%) Maddisonelle
66/1(-32%)
(7) Maddisonelle 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Ann Duffield when seventh of 10 in minor event at Catterick (6f, heavy, 200/1) 75 days ago. Has weak form claims.
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5th (10) (15/2 -15%) Rum Runner
15/2(-15%)
(10) Rum Runner 15/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. 9/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 58 days ago. Sole attempt at classified level resulted in Catterick win last August; shortlisted.
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6th (3) (7/1 -40%) Atrafan
7/1(-40%)
(3) Atrafan 7/1, Modest gelding. 6-time course winner. Off 7 months, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 66/1) 20 days ago. Should be closer to form and merits consideration. Veteran who has form figures of 112121 in classified races; interesting back at this level.
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7th (5) (150/1 -200%) Heartlander
150/1(-200%)
(5) Heartlander 150/1, Poor maiden. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 200/1) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Holds dismal claims on 2023 form; tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.
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8th (6) (28/1 -40%) Indrapura Star
28/1(-40%)
(6) Indrapura Star 28/1, Modest maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 125/1) 17 days ago. Far from solid on form.
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9th (8) (7/1 +30%) Retirement Beckons
7/1(+30%)
(8) Retirement Beckons 7/1, Modest gelding. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Carlisle in August. 22/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 58 days ago. All wins at 1m and on turf; however, last classified attempt resulted in a success.
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10th (11) (15/2 -25%) True Nation
15/2(-25%)
(11) True Nation 15/2, Modest maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 40/1) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Record suggests she may improve for this drop back to 7f.
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11th (1) (9/2 -29%) Amerrone
9/2(-29%)
(1) Amerrone 9/2, Hinted at ability on first of 2 starts as a juvenile and whilst he offered little when last of 9 at Catterick (5f) in April, he may well take a step forward back from 8 months off/in first-time headgear. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Has achieved little in sprint novice events but may improve for this new scenario.
LTO Selection:
18:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ROYAL PROSPECT was denied a clear run when fourth in a 1m handicap here in November and while he hasn't covered himself in glory since, this drop in class could spark a return to form. Susan Corbett's nine-year-old had a torrid time when tried over hurdles just before Christmas but, as a three-time course winner, it would come as no surprise to see him get back on track. Cheese The One had been holding her form well prior to struggling over the extended mile at Wolverhampton. She is considered, as is Atrafan.
ROYAL PROSPECT caught the eye in a handicap here on his latest Flat start, repeatedly denied a clear run and not given at all a hard time. He gets the vote in a thin contest. Atrafan does well in these low-grade events here and has to be respected, while the well-bred Amerrone may have more to offer.
This is a rare instance of where the veterans appeal most. First choice is 10yo ATRAFAN, ahead of 9yo Royal Prospect.
(6) Nazca 17/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6f) 13 days ago. Needs considering. Record of 4-6 since dropped to 6f; not disgraced last time; still of interest.
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2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Athollblair Boy
9/1(+10%)
(4) Athollblair Boy 9/1, Seven-time C&D winner. 9/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap over C&D 26 days ago. Nine-time course winner; nicely handicapped if back on song.
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3rd (9) (15/2 -36%) Enderman
15/2(-36%)
(9) Enderman 15/2, Latest win at Nottingham in August. 12/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 20 days ago. 0-13 on AW but has made the frame in eight of his ten starts here.
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4th (8) (4/1 +56%) Willow Baby
4/1(+56%)
(8) Willow Baby 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 12/1) 20 days ago but had been runner-up in C&D novices on her 2 outings prior to that. Has form figures of 322 over 6f and looks interesting back at this trip.
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5th (3) (9/1 -80%) Lockdown
9/1(-80%)
(3) Lockdown 9/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 15 days ago. This Irish raider needs a betting check. 0-7 for this Irish yard but went close at Dundalk in October.
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6th (12) (18/1 -13%) Global Humor
18/1(-13%)
(12) Global Humor 18/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap over C&D 46 days ago, left poorly placed. Shaped encouragingly in sprint races here the last twice; on a handy mark.
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7th (5) (11/1 +21%) Lezardrieux
11/1(+21%)
(5) Lezardrieux 11/1, C&D winner in November. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) 13 days ago. Bounce back is needed. Made all in C&D event in November; had possible excuses since.
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8th (2) (4/1 +11%) Not Too Real Bad
4/1(+11%)
(2) Not Too Real Bad 4/1, Dangerously well handicapped on his best Irish form but failed to build on his stable debut sixth when down the field at Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Type to click for this yard at some point but can only watch here. Well treated on best Irish form; disappointing in two runs for new yard.
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9th (11) (10/1 -67%) Phoenix Star
10/1(-67%)
(11) Phoenix Star 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 4/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. Last five wins came at 5f; opposed back over 6f.
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10th (10) (6/1 -20%) Sydney Bay
6/1(-20%)
(10) Sydney Bay 6/1, Dual C&D winner in October. Also second in November. Failed to fire at Southwell last time but respected back here in a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces). Has a solid C&D record (112) for current stable; respected back in this scenario.
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11th (1) (28/1 -75%) Araifjan
28/1(-75%)
(1) Araifjan 28/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in November. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, 22/1) 16 days ago. Removal of headgear needs to spark a return to form.
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12th (7) (80/1 -220%) Corinthian Kid
80/1(-220%)
(7) Corinthian Kid 80/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 80/1) 48 days ago. Hooded first time. Chance depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.
LTO Selection:
19:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A high draw is a big asset for PHOENIX STAR in his bid to get back to winning ways and, having won off higher marks in the past, he looks worth another chance in a race where several hold place claims based on their peak form. Nazca, Enderman and Willow Baby all rate as shortlist material in this company, while Araifjan had the selection in behind when he won at Chelmsford in November.
PHOENIX STAR has a solid course record and might prove the answer to the first division of this 6f handicap. Sydney Bay failed to fire last time but has a good overall record for Geoff Harker and heads the dangers along with Nazca, another who knows where the winning post is here.
Returned to 6f, WILLOW BABY may well show progress and get off the mark. Sydney Bay is second choice.
(12) The Gay Blade 14/1, 4/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 66 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. Generally reliable 5yo who was placed over C&D on his penultimate run; respected.
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2nd (2) (9/1 -38%) Jems Bond
9/1(-38%)
(2) Jems Bond 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Last of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 10/1) 26 days ago. Might strip fitter for latest outing. Multiple course winner who won a division of this last year; dangerous if back near best.
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3rd (1) (10/1 +0%) Noteable
10/1(+0%)
(1) Noteable 10/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 8/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, not ideally placed. Not discounted. Off the mark over C&D in October but she's finished down the field in three runs since.
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4th (6) (2/1 +50%) Flash The Dash
2/1(+50%)
(6) Flash The Dash 2/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago. One to consider. Two promising efforts on Tapeta since wind surgery and he's an interesting contender.
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5th (5) (25/1 -150%) The Princes Poet
25/1(-150%)
(5) The Princes Poet 25/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 25/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Visor on 1st time. Worthy of interest having slipped in the weights. On dangerous mark but he can miss the break and needs a visor to give him a boost.
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6th (9) (11/1 +67%) Dyed In The Wool
11/1(+67%)
(9) Dyed In The Wool 11/1, C&D winner. 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Visored for 1st time. Record of 1-14 and he's been a long way below form on Tapeta in last three runs; visor on.
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7th (10) (66/1 -560%) Stormy Pearl
66/1(-560%)
(10) Stormy Pearl 66/1, Latest win at Hamilton in July. Sixth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft). Off 132 days. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies. Faded in her last two runs and has something to prove on return for new yard.
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8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Drakeholes
14/1(+0%)
(7) Drakeholes 14/1, Course winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (25/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good). Off 150 days. Likely to need the run. Won a novice here last December but he's been disappointing since and has plenty to prove.
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9th (3) (5/1 -11%) Carlton And Co
5/1(-11%)
(3) Carlton And Co 5/1, Course winner. 9/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Likely to be on the premises if things drop right. Record of 1-19 but her win came off 1lb higher here and she's in the mix.
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10th (8) (22/1 -120%) Golden Rainbow
22/1(-120%)
(8) Golden Rainbow 22/1, Course winner. 9/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul Midgley. Cheekpieces back on. Has a bit to prove. Had an underwhelming year in 2023 and he needs a major revival for new yard.
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11th (4) (5/1 -43%) Ignac Lamar
5/1(-43%)
(4) Ignac Lamar 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Well handicapped if he can back that up, so can't be ruled out. Turned things around with a creditable third over C&D last time and he's a key player.
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12th (11) (50/1 -52%) Chookie Dunedin
50/1(-52%)
(11) Chookie Dunedin 50/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1) 20 days ago, very slowly away. Last success was in May 2022 and he's struggled in five runs for current yard.
LTO Selection:
19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CARLTON AND CO has posted several near misses since she won here in August and, now off 1lb lower, the handicapper has given her a chance to resume winning ways. A draw in stall 12 could be a big advantage as events unfold and the five-year-old mare has a lot going for her. The Princes Poet is noted with a first-time visor applied, although Ignac Lamar finished ahead of the selection here last month and is feared most.
IGNAC LAMAR returned to form last time and is on a winning mark, so he's worth chancing from a good draw. Flash The Dash is a big danger and Carlton And Co should be involved if she gets a clear run through.
An open race in which FLASH THE DASH gets the vote ahead of Ignac Lamar and Carlton And Co.
740 Newcastle 7-40 Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
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