There were 23 Races on Tuesday 11th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 6 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 11th February 2025
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(8) Upfordebate 6/1, Yet to register a victory and he came in a below-form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good, 33/1) 89 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with more required. Has shown little in five starts over hurdles on good ground but open to improvement..
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4
2nd (4) (40/1 -515%) Millyupdahilly
40
40/1(-515%)
(4) Millyupdahilly 40/1, Ex-Irish maiden on Flat who was off 11 months before only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft, 50/1) 67 days ago. Tongue strap back on for his handicap hurdle debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Showed little in three starts over hurdles but she steps up in trip on handicap debut..
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10
3rd (10) (2/1 +43%) Cave Hill
2
2/1(+43%)
(10) Cave Hill 2/1, Breakthrough winner at Newcastle in December and backed it up with a solid fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle over C&D 40 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Got off the mark over hurdles at Newcastle in December and fair fifth over C&D last month..
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2
4th (2) (15/8 +32%) Ballyfort
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(2) Ballyfort 15/8, Got back on track when second of 7 in handicap hurdle here (16f, heavy) 36 days ago. Up in trip and expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark. 0-8 under rules and returned to hurdles with second of seven here last month..
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7
5th (7) (18/1 +36%) Benito
18
18/1(+36%)
(7) Benito 18/1, Winless since 2022 and only ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle here (21.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with work to do. Won twice over hurdles in 2022 but tailed off on return from long absence here last month..
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5
6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Love That
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Love That 12/1, Second in a Kelso novice (20.9f) in December but failed to back that up when twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle over C&D 40 days ago. Others preferred. Second in Kelso maiden in December but was soundly beaten in a handicap here last month..
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9
7th (9) (7/1 +22%) Eden Mill
7
7/1(+22%)
(9) Eden Mill 7/1, Ended last season well out of sorts, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this C&D 11 months ago. Has since undergone breathing surgery so can't be dismissed if it sparks a resurgence. Sole win came at Kelso in November 2023 but pulled up when last seen in March last year..
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6
|PU| (6) (28/1 -331%) Carnet De Stage
28
28/1(-331%)
(6) Carnet De Stage 28/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler/chaser who came in a good fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f) in July. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. Last start was over fences when fifth of 11 finishers at Worcester last July..
The vote goes to BALLYFORT, who posted a much improved effort to fill the runner-up spot over 2m here last month, having struggled in a couple of chase starts previously. Nick Alexander's gelding is able to compete from an unchanged mark and, now upped in trip, it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Millyupdahilly goes handicapping from a potentially workable mark and must enter calculations, while Wearelongterm appeals most of the remainder.
Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and BALLYFORT is fancied to build on his resurgent second here last time out and gain a first success. Fellow maiden Wearelongterm is next on the list on the back of his good recent Wetherby second, while Cave Hill and Eden Mill are others who warrant respect.
Bottom weight Cave Hill looks dangerous but WEARELONGTERM looks the one to beat following his second at Wetherby last month.
(7) The Jeweller's Pet 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who recorded a solid third of 12 in handicap hurdle here (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Very much one to consider now back up in trip. Tenth of 14 here last month but shaped better when third back here since..
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10
2nd (10) (6/1 +67%) Lewa House
6
6/1(+67%)
(10) Lewa House 6/1, Thirteen runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle over C&D 40 days ago. Not ruled out on the back of a wind op. Only 1-23 but has been competitive in all three starts this term until weakening..
3
6
3rd (6) (8/1 +56%) Master Bricklayer
8
8/1(+56%)
(6) Master Bricklayer 8/1, Ended last term in good form but off 8 months before pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Made the frame in a couple of handicaps last term but pulled up at Newcastle in December..
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9
4th (9) (20/1 -25%) Noble Affair
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Noble Affair 20/1, Off 8 months before a fading sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Can take a step forward so she's no forlorn hope. Sole win came at Hexham in April 2023; mainly disappointing since..
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2
5th (2) (22/1 -175%) Follow Charlie
22
22/1(-175%)
(2) Follow Charlie 22/1, C&D winner who had cheekpieces on for the first time when only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Has gained both wins over C&D; below par last two starts..
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8
6th (8) (10/3 +0%) Wainwright
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(8) Wainwright 10/3, Fair maiden who recorded his best effort when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (22f, good to soft) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark. Stayed on well when third of ten finishers at Newcastle two weeks ago; major claims..
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1
7th (1) (2/1 -7%) Malfoy Manor
2
2/1(-7%)
(1) Malfoy Manor 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to build on earlier promise when tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 40 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut and not written off for good yard. Has shown promise over hurdles; may well improve on handicap debut..
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3
8th (3) (40/1 -400%) Powers Dilemma
40
40/1(-400%)
(3) Powers Dilemma 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden, not discredited when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return/handicap debut. Has shown promise in three starts over hurdles but has been off since last May..
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4
9th (4) (11/1 +67%) Joie More
11
11/1(+67%)
(4) Joie More 11/1, Still a maiden and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 47 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Second in a Kelso maiden last March but hasn't made the frame in four handicaps this term..
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5
10th (5) (25/1 -79%) Blame Rose
25
25/1(-79%)
(5) Blame Rose 25/1, Ended last term with success at Hexham (2m4f) in April. Off 9 months, behind when unseated rider 5 out in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won twice last season; unseated mid-race at Catterick 11 days ago on return..
Picked up for 100,000 pounds after finishing second to the now 120-rated Rosscahill in an Irish point-to-point in December 2023, MALFOY MANOR has been somewhat indifferent over hurdles so far. However, an opening mark of 103 could be a real gift and sent up in trip on this handicap bow, the Blue Bresil gelding is taken to get off the mark. Powers Dilemma enters handicaps for the first time, too, and he must be of interest while Blame Rose, who won twice on testing ground last year before unseating on her return last month, is also noted.
WAINWRIGHT rates the pick of these weights and wasn't seen to best effect when third at Newcastle last time out so looks the way to go. The Jeweller's Pet could emerge as the main danger with this return to a longer distance a plus, while Malfoy Manor and Noble Affair also need factoring into this open handicap.
The one to be on here is WAINWRIGHT who shaped well when third at Newcastle two weeks ago. The Jeweller's Pet is next best.
(6) Presenting Doy 2/5, Doyen mare who got off the mark in Irish points at second attempt (Nov 2023) and made a promising start over hurdles when fourth in 10-runner novice at Warwick (19f) last month. That performance is supported by the clock and she has leading claims with improvement likely. Point win; close fourth in novice at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft; 6-1) sets the standard.
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4
2nd (4) (18/1 -227%) Miss Ireland
18
18/1(-227%)
(4) Miss Ireland 18/1, Pulled up both starts in points but proved a different proposition (following wind op) when landing a 6-runner bumper at Fontwell (17.7f) in September. Similar form when fifth at Ascot next time and showed aptitude for hurdling when fourth of 9 in novice back at Fontwell in December. Bumper winner and similar form on hurdles debut; needs to build on but has place claims.
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8
3rd (8) (11/1 +8%) Wednesday Addams
11
11/1(+8%)
(8) Wednesday Addams 11/1, Fairly useful in bumpers but has gone the wrong way from an encouraging hurdling debut. Needs to get back on track. 2nd on hurdle debut; backward steps in two races since, tailed off on latest after wind op.
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7
4th (7) (6/1 +50%) Taxus Baccata
6
6/1(+50%)
(7) Taxus Baccata 6/1, Successful on sole outing in bumpers but disappointed bearing in mind hurdling debut promise at Huntingdon last time, folding tamely. Up in trip. Point and bumper winner; however, backward steps in her two hurdle races (2m, soft).
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5
5th (5) (33/1 -313%) Miss Kassiopi
33
33/1(-313%)
(5) Miss Kassiopi 33/1, Well held in bumpers but offered more third of 10 in 21f maiden at Warwick in October. However, was put firmly in her place by a superior rival at Hereford since. Placed on good ground on her last two starts; better is needed if she's to win this.
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3
|PU| (3) (15/2 -88%) Just Her Type
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(3) Just Her Type 15/2, Pour Moi mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 3¼m hurdle winner/useful staying chaser Just Your Type and fairly useful hurdler Zanstra, stayed 3m. Runner-up sole start in points in May and produced a promising first effort under Rules when narrowly denied at Ayr last month. Should improve. Second in a 2m4f maiden point and short-headed in a novice hurdle at Ayr (2m4f, soft).
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2
|PU| (2) (300/1 -1100%) Gorcombe Blueskye
300
300/1(-1100%)
(2) Gorcombe Blueskye 300/1, Telescope mare. Dam dual winning pointer. Probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. Second foal; dam dual point winner out of maiden half-sister to smart See You Sometime.
Point-to-point winner PRESENTING DOY was only beaten by a length and a half when she was fourth on her Rules debut at Warwick last month. With improvement highly likely, the daughter of Doyen is the most appealing option. Just Her Type has a similar profile and is one to monitor closely in the betting. Miss Kassiopi and Miss Ireland are others with place claims.
PRESENTING DOY made a promising start to her hurdle career when fourth at Warwick the previous month and, with the performance supported by the timefigure, she looks the way to go contesting an appreciably weaker race here. Just Her Type went close to making a successful Rules debut at Ayr 5 weeks ago and is considered the main threat.
The clear pick is PRESENTING DOY, whose recent hurdling debut on the heels of an odds-on winner contained plenty of promise.
13:55 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Walk On Quest 13/8, Runner-up sole start between the flags and also second twice over hurdles. Has taken significant steps forward since switched to fences during the autumn, bagging handicaps at Kelso and Carlisle (both on good to soft at up to 17f), and there should be even better to come from this 6-y-o. Two out of two over fences, both at around 2m; has run well at 3m and worth considering.
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1
2nd (1) (11/4 +31%) Artic Row
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(1) Artic Row 11/4, Successful 3 times over C&D last season, including this corresponding race. Failed to complete first 2 starts this autumn but, despite notable market weakness and a reported overreach, he got back on track with a good third in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap last time. Needs considering. Hat-trick of C&D wins last season; best run this term when third last time; has a chance.
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7
3rd (7) (13/2 -30%) Grand Voyage
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(7) Grand Voyage 13/2, Long time without success but bounced back from a poor run here in November when second in a 14-runner Hexham handicap (2½m, soft) the following month. Solid each-way chance off an unchanged mark. 1-18 over fences, that win coming over C&D in 2022; good second last time; place chance.
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4
4th (4) (33/1 -32%) Overcourt
33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Overcourt 33/1, Dual hurdles winner for Sandy Thomson who made the frame on his first 5 starts over fences. However, he's failed complete on each of his last 3 starts, including on his reappearance at Newcastle in December, and record stands at 0-9 in this sphere. Yard also saddles Grand Voyage. Two good runs on first 2 starts last term; lost his form after that; fell on reappearance.
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2
5th (2) (14/1 -133%) Brayhill
14
14/1(-133%)
(2) Brayhill 14/1, Low-mileage 10-y-o who made light of a 12-month absence to land a 2½m Newcastle handicap off a 2 lb higher mark in December 2023. Well below that level in 3 subsequent starts last term but evidently goes well fresh (also won on his reappearance the season before last), so there's cause for optimism. Goes well fresh, winning after a break of over 300 days for last two seasons; contender.
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5
|F| (5) (10/3 +44%) Step Above
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(5) Step Above 10/3, Poor effort at Newcastle is bookmarked by far more respectable displays, having finished third on his 2½m Perth reappearance in September and most recently coming home fourth in a 6-runner C&D contest. Still, he has been shaping as though the step back up to 2¾m+ is what he ideally needs. 0-6 over fences; fair efforts this term, last time finishing 4th over C&D; each-way chance.
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8
|PU| (8) (66/1 -100%) Duty Calls
66
66/1(-100%)
(8) Duty Calls 66/1, Cashed in on a reduced mark over fences at Kelso last March but has offered little in 3 subsequent starts. His two wins over fences have been at Kelso (2m1f); not been in much form this season.
Now two from two over fences having won at Carlisle in November, WALK ON QUEST is expected to continue on an upward curve. Lucinda Russell's charge is 5lb higher on the back of a short absence, but a step up in trip can elicit further improvement and this looks to be a winnable opportunity. Grand Voyage bumped into a progressive rival at Hexham in December and he could be a real threat. Artic Row should not be underestimated either.
WALK ON QUEST has improved markedly for the switch to fences and, with the promise of further progress now moving back up in trip, he is taken to complete the hat-trick and, in the process, maintain his 100% record in this sphere. Granted another clear round, Artic Row should be on the premises, along with Grand Voyage.
Walk On Quest is bidding to make it three from three over fences but preference is for BRAYHILL who goes particularly well fresh.
(3) Pleasington 6/4, €72,000 Shantou gelding. Failed to justify support in a Uttoxeter bumper last winter but left hurdling debut form well behind in a first-time hood when easy winner of 8-runner maiden hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, going clear. Open to further improvement. Won maiden at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) by 8l after an almighty scare at the second last.
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2
2nd (2) (4/7 +100%) Peacenik
0.571429
4/7(+100%)
(2) Peacenik 4/7, Runner-up both starts in bumpers and improved on hurdling debut form when making all in 8-runner novice at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) in January. Improved further when third in Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle at Haydock last time, despite novicey mistakes, and big player back in calmer waters. Haydock third (2m, soft; again from the front) came in a Grade 2; strong form claims.
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4
3rd (4) (22/1 -10%) Bank On Frank
22
22/1(-10%)
(4) Bank On Frank 22/1, Runner-up only start in points but went backwards from hurdling bow when only ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs this for a handicap mark. Showed some ability at Taunton and Newbury but beaten 23l and 29l; needs big improvement.
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1
4th (1) (20/1 -67%) Dotties Star
20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Dotties Star 20/1, Caused a surprise when winning 4-runner novice hurdle (25/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 15 days ago. That was a decidedly ordinary novice however, and plenty more needed under a penalty. Cut down a long odds-on favourite in four-runner and two-finisher event at Plumpton (soft).
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5th (7) (50/1 0%) Pearl's Pirate
50
50/1(0%)
(7) Pearl's Pirate 50/1, Showed a bit sole bumper outing but has been well held in a pair of novice hurdles. Third of six in his bumper; always behind on soft over hurdles at Fontwell and Sandown.
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6th (6) (50/1 -25%) I'm Your Buckaroo
50
50/1(-25%)
(6) I'm Your Buckaroo 50/1, Has offered little in a maiden/novice hurdle. Pulled up at Cheltenham; beaten 40l when 5th at Sandown (2m, soft; 100-1); now tongue tied.
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7th (8) (200/1 -300%) Steal The Moves
200
200/1(-300%)
(8) Steal The Moves 200/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024) but was soon put in his place once the pace lifted in a 16-runner event at Doncaster 18 days ago. Makes hurdle bow. Won a point bumper; 66-1, faded to go down by 22l in Doncaster bumper (2m, good to soft).
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8th (5) (250/1 -150%) Gorcombe And Wise
250
250/1(-150%)
(5) Gorcombe And Wise 250/1, Sent off 150/1 and was very green when well held in maiden hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on debut 29 days ago. Looks one for down the line after remote finish at Exeter (2m, soft; 150-1) last month.
PEACENIK posted a game effort when he tried to make all despite losing a shoe in a Grade 2 at Haydock last month. Although he faded to third in that race, it was still a decent effort from the son of Mount Nelson, who can make the most of dropping in class. Pleasington had plenty in hand when winning at Leicester three weeks ago and is noted along with Bank On Frank and Dotties Star.
PEACENIK and Pleasington stand out, with narrow preference for the former, whose form looks slightly stronger at this stage.
Pleasington suggested clear potential to score well at Leicester but Grade 2 third PEACENIK is particularly solid for a bold show.
(5) Jeune Prince 15/8, Promise both starts in bumpers in the spring and similar story over hurdles, finishing second over C&D (soft) last time. Remains unexposed over this sort of trip. Should go well. Promise on all 3 hurdle starts, best effort when 2nd over C&D last time; one to consider.
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1
2nd (1) (6/4 +25%) Baratablet
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(1) Baratablet 6/4, Made a promising start to his career when second of 14 in a course bumper last month and rates an interesting recruit to hurdles. Lots to like in this company. Good 2nd in a bumper here on debut; dam a chase/hurdle winner; interesting on jumps debut.
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11
3rd (11) (14/1 +0%) Scarlet Jet
14
14/1(+0%)
(11) Scarlet Jet 14/1, Cost 41,000 after winning a point in May and has shaped like a stayer both starts over hurdles, keeping on gradually over 2½m at Carlisle latterly. May do better again. Winning UK pointer; promise both starts over hurdles (4th over 2m4f latest); this tougher.
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12
4th (12) (6/1 +33%) Sir Gauzy
6
6/1(+33%)
(12) Sir Gauzy 6/1, Cost £20,000 after winning his sole Irish point last May and offered something to work on when fourth of 11 on C&D hurdle debut at the turn of the year, although the reopposing Jeune Prince was ahead of him in second. Won four-runner maiden point in May; fourth over C&D on hurdles debut; should do better.
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9
5th (9) (40/1 +60%) Lord De Vinci
40
40/1(+60%)
(9) Lord De Vinci 40/1, Fourth both starts in Irish points in April 2023 and showed more than his SP of 100/1 would have suggested when filling the same position in a 12-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle in December. Went backwards from that when down the field at Doncaster since, though. Fourth in two Irish points; fourth on hurdle debut but not so good last time.
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13
6th (13) (25/1 +24%) Wholly Boley
25
25/1(+24%)
(13) Wholly Boley 25/1, Only modest form in bumpers in 2023 but won a point since and made a sound start to his hurdle career when fifth in a 3m course maiden 3 weeks ago, leading until 3 out. More will be needed here, though. Irish point winner in May; well beaten in 3m maiden on hurdles debut; others stronger.
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4
7th (4) (40/1 +20%) Jet Light
40
40/1(+20%)
(4) Jet Light 40/1, £28,000 point recruit but more one for longer term under Rules judged on his 2 efforts in maiden hurdles this winter. Promise in Irish points but well beaten over hurdles and looks one for handicaps later on.
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2
8th (2) (16/1 +0%) Drumlee Myth
16
16/1(+0%)
(2) Drumlee Myth 16/1, Placed in bumpers in the first half of the season but never figured switched to hurdles at Punchestown last month. Promise in a point and three bumpers but well beaten on hurdles debut; needs to improve.
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14
9th (14) (250/1 -400%) Wor Lad
250
250/1(-400%)
(14) Wor Lad 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers last spring and likely outsider now hurdling after 11 months off. Two modest efforts in bumpers last year; probably best watched on hurdles debut..
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7
10th (7) (250/1 -25%) Just Winging It
250
250/1(-25%)
(7) Just Winging It 250/1, Well held in a course bumper and 2 hurdles. Well beaten in a bumper and two novice hurdles; improvement needed on first run at 2m4f.
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3
|PU| (3) (12/1 -167%) Gris Gris Top
12
12/1(-167%)
(3) Gris Gris Top 12/1, Fair performer. Off for a year prior to going close in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in December 2023, his first outing for Donald McCain. Absent again since but evidently capable when fresh. Second in a point, a bumper and two maiden hurdles; quite interesting after 417 days off.
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8
|PU| (8) (100/1 +0%) Knightphase
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) Knightphase 100/1, Won sole start in Irish points but stopped quickly and pulled up in a 3m course maiden hurdle last month. Irish point winner in 2024; pulled up when 66-1 for 3m maiden here on hurdles debut.
JEUNE PRINCE, who finished runner-up over C&D latest, has a decent chance of kicking on and can emulate his high-class stablemate, Ahoy Senor, who won this race in 2021. Gris Gris Top and hurdles debutant Baratablet are other interesting options. The latter is feared most as he finished a good second here in a bumper last month and is open to stacks of improvement.
There was plenty to like about BARATABLET's performance when second in a course bumper 5 weeks ago and he can make a winning start over hurdles. Last month's C&D runner-up Jeune Prince is feared most ahead of Gris Gris Top.
The progressive Jeune Prince is second on the list behind bumper second BARATABLET, who may make a winning hurdle debut.
14:40 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(7) Aworkinprogress 11/8, Progressive sort who made it 3-3 in this sphere and 2-2 over C&D when again coming from off the pace to land the spoils. Looks just the type who will go on improving and 5 lb rise by no means the end of the world. Very much the one to beat. Goes well in the mud; 3-3 over fences this season, with the last two wins coming over C&D.
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6
2nd (6) (20/1 -25%) Bells Of Peterboro
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Bells Of Peterboro 20/1, Dual winner at Chepstow last season but nowhere near his best in 3 appearances so far this term and there were no positives whatsoever to take from his latest effort at Exeter. Three backward steps this season but he's fine under these conditions if back on song.
3
8
3rd (8) (11/4 +21%) Havaila
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(8) Havaila 11/4, Dual hurdles winner who found some improvement when opening his account at the fourth attempt in this sphere over C&D recently. 4 lb rise fair enough and likely to give another good account with Harry Cobden again doing the steering. C&D win (heavy) 11 days ago; back up 4lb but still 6lb below his peak hurdles mark.
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3
4th (3) (28/1 -56%) Broomfield Present
28
28/1(-56%)
(3) Broomfield Present 28/1, Useful hurdler (2-3 in that sphere) and promising start over fences when third in an Exeter handicap on reappearance last season. Things haven't gone to plan since, though, failing to complete on 4 of his 5 subsequent chase starts (well held on the occasion that he did get round). Showed plenty on first two runs over fences but his four races since have not gone well.
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5
5th (5) (28/1 -75%) Diol Ker
28
28/1(-75%)
(5) Diol Ker 28/1, Useful chaser at his best for Noel Meade/Gordon Elliott in Ireland but has struggled for current yard this season and while he's slipped to a potentially very handy mark as a consequence, a leap of faith is nevertheless required in order to lend this 11-y-o support. Used to be smart; way down the weights but this 11yo is hard to latch on to at the moment.
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4
6th (4) (9/1 -29%) Madaket
9
9/1(-29%)
(4) Madaket 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler who doubled his tally in that sphere at Wincanton last spring. Good placed efforts on 2 of his 3 starts in staying handicaps so far this term and appeals as the type who could make his mark over the larger obstacles. Respected. Recent hurdle results suggest he needs to find a bit extra and this is his chase debut.
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1
7th (1) (15/2 -50%) Are U Wise To That
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(1) Are U Wise To That 15/2, Successful twice last season, including off this mark upped to 25f at Cheltenham. Below par next 3 starts but back on track when second to a progressive type in a heavy-ground Wetherby handicap last time. Should be on the premises. Back near best when second at Wetherby (3m, soft; unraced on heavy) two months ago.
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2
8th (2) (15/2 +6%) Ramo
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(2) Ramo 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler who made a winning return in that sphere at Ludlow last season. Given a fairly considerate introduction to chasing on reappearance this time round at Warwick and while he's entitled to come on for that, others boast more compelling claims. Beaten 30l on chase debut, over just 2m4f but he now needs to surge back to his best.
The admirable Aworkinprogress, who is a dual C&D winner, made the most of some good opportunities to complete a four-timer and cannot be ruled out. However, this is a deeper test and he is taken on with HAVAILA. Still of low mileage over fences, the six-year-old had plenty in hand when winning over track and trip 11 days ago and can back that up off just 4lb higher. Madaket and Are U Wise To That are noted too.
Owing to his style of racing AWORKINPROGRESS wouldn't be the easiest for the handicapper to pin down (arrives late on the scene in his races and typically doesn't do much in front) and a 5 lb rise for his latest C&D success almost certainly underestimates him. The 6-y-o is taken to maintain his 100% record over fences (and over this C&D). If Madaket takes to fences at the first attempt he could emerge as the main danger ahead of Havaila and Are U Wise To That.
Appeal rests principally with the last-time-out C&D winners AWORKINPROGRESS (nap) and Havaila.
(8) Dance Thief 11/1, Opened Rules account in a handicap hurdle here last March and placed next 3 starts since, including when going close back here on his reappearance in November. However, didn't take to chasing anything like as well as expected starting out in this sphere at Musselburgh and he's opposable. C&D hurdles winner in 2024; some fair runs since; needs to improve on his chase debut run.
2
1
2nd (1) (5/4 +23%) Sunnyvilla
1.25
5/4(+23%)
(1) Sunnyvilla 5/4, Notched third chase success for Donal Hassett in Ireland when landing a Cork handicap last spring. Proved better than ever when making a winning start for new connections at Haydock in December and, if in a similar mood here, a 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop him. Ex-Irish; made winning debut for present connections in December; conditions fine; chance.
3
6
3rd (6) (6/4 +50%) Rock On Jet
1.5
6/4(+50%)
(6) Rock On Jet 6/4, Placed first 3 starts over hurdles and, equipped with a first-time hood, he found some improvement when making all in 2m maiden hurdle (heavy) last month. Looks a chaser in the making (runner-up both runs in maiden points) and very much of interest on debut in this sphere with Brian Hughes booked. Ex-Irish; won on h'cap debut over hurdles here latest; 8lb higher; chance on chase debut.
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5
4th (5) (13/2 -95%) Lively Citizen
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(5) Lively Citizen 13/2, Hurdles winner at Ffos Las last spring and while his first 3 starts of present campaign (all over hurdles) were low-key, he returned to form back chasing when striking over C&D (soft) 3 weeks ago. Remains on a good mark up 3 lb and another bold show could be on the way. Back to form to win over C&D last time (soft); 3lb higher but conditions suit; contender.
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3
5th (3) (100/1 -52%) Gua Du Large
100
100/1(-52%)
(3) Gua Du Large 100/1, Useful at his best in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but form has gone the wrong way this season and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Ex-Irish; won a Tramore novice chase in April but modest efforts for present yard.
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7
|PU| (7) (16/1 +20%) Fusain
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Fusain 16/1, Dual winner over fences during early 2023 but it's been a struggle since and he was beaten a long way back from a 14-month absence in November. Dual chase winner in February 2023; not fared as well since; new headgear; going a concern.
SUNNYVILLA returned from a break to rout the opposition on his debut for Nicky Richards in a class 3 handicap at Haydock in December. A 7lb higher looks fair after that comfortable success and, with the attributes of this course likely to play to his strengths, the still-enthusiastic nine-year-old could be tough to overhaul. Rock On Jet won over hurdles here last month and is notable on his first try over regulation fences. Lively Citizen, a C&D winner off 3lb lower latest, and Dance Thief complete the shortlist.
SUNNYVILLA attracted plenty of support near the off prior to scoring on his seasonal reappearance/debut for this yard at Haydock and, on that evidence, he looks capable of defying a 7 lb rise in the weights. Having returned to form with a C&D success last month, Lively Citizen looks dangerous and chase debutant Rock On Jet, who did the job well in a maiden hurdle here on his latest start, is also accorded plenty of respect.
This can go to SUNNYVILLA (nap) who scored in good style at Haydock on his stable debut and still looks on a feasible mark.
(1) Icaque De L'isle 11/10, Losing run goes back to 2022 but he has largely run with credit this season, including 12 lengths third of 11 back hurdling at Uttoxeter 17 days ago. Looks sure to have a big say in this uncompetitive race. Beaten 12l for British hurdles debut latest but one to take seriously in this small field.
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4
2nd (4) (7/4 0%) Jukebox D'eddy
1.75
7/4(0%)
(4) Jukebox D'eddy 7/4, Fair maiden hurdler who reached the frame in a couple of handicap chases at up to 3m in the autumn. Disappointed with cheekpieces added at Fakenham last month but could bounce straight back returned to hurdles. 0-18 under rules; return to hurdling, a longer trip and much softer ground could all help.
3
3
3rd (3) (10/3 +33%) Williamdeconqueror
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(3) Williamdeconqueror 10/3, Placed in handicap chases last winter. Made a respectable return from 10 months off when fourth over 22.5f at Leicester in December but went backwards from that at Catterick since. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces now reverting to hurdles. 0-16 but he's often been competitive; first blinkers and back from chasing.
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5
|PU| (5) (40/1 -60%) Design Flaw
40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Design Flaw 40/1, Looks of little account. Modest form at best in Ireland; no worthwhile form from her three races in Britain.
This isn't a deep contest and it looks a fine opportunity for ICAQUE DE L'ISLE. Richard Bandey's seven-year-old has been campaigned mostly over fences, but he was far from disgraced when finishing third over hurdles at Uttoxeter recently. He's able to compete off an unchanged mark and he's likely to go close. Jukebox D'eddy shades preference over Williamdeconqueror in the battle for second place.
Perhaps this is the day that ICAQUE DE L'ISLE snaps his losing run. Jukebox d'Eddy disappointed when a warm favourite in a chase at Fakenham last time but could pose the chief threat if a return to the smaller obstacles sparks him back to life.
Only one has won a race. That's ICAQUE DE L'ISLE who scored twice in France in 2022 and he gets the vote from Williamdeconqueror.
(14) Maura Jeanne 15/2, Finally off the mark at Kelso (3¼m) in October but has found life tougher in her 2 outings since. Others are more persuasive. Only win in 20 starts was at Kelso in October; fair since; this is perhaps too competitive.
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4
2nd (4) (9/2 -64%) Golden Point
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(4) Golden Point 9/2, Overcame a bad mistake 2 out when making it third time lucky over hurdles in 20.5f course novice last month. Likely capable of better again now handicapping over further. Off the mark in mares' novice here last time; interesting up to 3m on handicap debut.
3
11
3rd (11) (28/1 +30%) Pure Sirloin
28
28/1(+30%)
(11) Pure Sirloin 28/1, Made a winning handicap debut for Gavin Cromwell at Navan in January 2023 but hasn't gone on from that, including in 4 outings for this yard. First-time cheekpieces will need to have a positive effect. Won 2m4f h'cap for Gavin Cromwell in 2023; below par last twice; headgear now tried.
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3
4th (3) (13/2 -18%) Piaff Bubbles
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(3) Piaff Bubbles 13/2, Has shown he retains his ability since returning from a long absence, including third over C&D last month. Likely to be competitive. Won 3m novice h'cap in January 2023; creditable 4th in new headgear last time; a possible.
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1
5th (1) (14/1 -75%) Shoeshine Boy
14
14/1(-75%)
(1) Shoeshine Boy 14/1, Won this race last year and went in again on Hexham reappearance in November. Has performed no more than respectably in his 3 outings since but is only 2 lb above the mark he defied at Hexham. Won this off 7lb higher in 2024 but a bit disappointing since Hexham win in October.
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12
6th (12) (12/1 -118%) Bollin Matilda
12
12/1(-118%)
(12) Bollin Matilda 12/1, Improver last spring, winning 3m handicap hurdles at Newcastle and Perth. Could easily still be on a workable market but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 9 months off. Won over 2m7f and 3m in April; ground ideal; lacks a recent run and on career-high mark.
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2
7th (2) (40/1 -186%) Buy Some Time
40
40/1(-186%)
(2) Buy Some Time 40/1, Won his first 2 handicap hurdles at Perth (both 3m) in July. Had his winning run ended over C&D last month but he could have needed that after 6 months off and can fare better now. Winning pointer; dual 3m Perth winner on good in July; not so good on soft last time.
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10
8th (10) (16/1 +60%) Clovis Boy
16
16/1(+60%)
(10) Clovis Boy 16/1, A dual hurdles winner last term but has yet to really get going this season. 3m novice h'cap winner in headgear last term; disappointing this time; bit to prove now.
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8
9th (8) (11/2 +54%) Wise Move
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(8) Wise Move 11/2, Prolific winner in points and ran to a fair level first time up over hurdles when second in Hexham novice in May. Best run since when 5 lengths fifth on 3m Carlisle handicap debut in November. Less exposed than most of these back from 12 weeks off. Won four 3m Irish points, two on heavy; fair over hurdles; interesting on 2nd h'cap start.
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6
10th (6) (22/1 +12%) Polish
22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Polish 22/1, Without a win since 2021 and hasn't really threatened to put that right since joining this stable in the summer. Others preferred again. 2-22 over hurdles, last win in February 2021; in fair form at present; each-way chance.
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5
11th (5) (9/2 +50%) Half Track
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(5) Half Track 9/2, Well handicapped on best form and took a firm step back in the right direction when second at Carlisle (19f) in December. Respectable fourth in a 0-130 at Haydock (3m) since and this is more his level. Respected under Hughes. Novice win here in 2021; mixed form since (2nd over 2m3f two runs back); 3m is a concern.
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13
12th (13) (9/1 -80%) Topkapi Star
9
9/1(-80%)
(13) Topkapi Star 9/1, Bounced back from an abysmal effort here at the turn of the year when scoring in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over 21.5f here 3 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise is fair if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Back to form in headgear to win over 2m5f here last time; 3m suits; chance off 7lb higher.
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7
|PU| (7) (16/1 +0%) Shadow Chaser
16
16/1(+0%)
(7) Shadow Chaser 16/1, Point winner who was third in a 19f Cork bumper for John Gleeson and showed a bit in maiden/novice hurdles towards the end of 2024. Made a very disappointing start to his handicap career at Uttoxeter just before Christmas but it remains early days. Irish pointer winner; fair over hurdles; bit to prove after being pulled up on h'cap debut.
TOPKAPI STAR simply wasn't for catching when cheekpieces were added last time out and having scored by the best part of 10 lengths over C&D, the reliable eight-year-old is an attractive proposition bidding to follow up off 7lb higher, with the headgear retained. Golden Point is likely to enter calculations following his latest win here, while Piaff Bubbles heads the remainder.
Recent course novice winner GOLDEN POINT has the potential for better again now handicapping over a trip which looks sure to suit. Topkapi Star will be a danger if the cheekpieces work as well a second time, while Nick Alexander's Half Track was a little out of his pay grade in a 0-130 at Haydock last time and had been a good second at Carlisle prior to that.
A chance is taken on WISE MOVE, who won four points in Ireland and will be suited by these conditions. Topkapi Star is next best.
(1) Johnny Jump Up 6/1, Fourth both starts in Irish points and made a winning start to his Rules career in a 2¼m novice hurdle at Fontwell last January. Also a good second in a novice at Plumpton in March. 22/1, yet to be asked for effort when unseating twelfth on Warwick chase/handicap debut on reappearance 22 days ago. Unseated on handicap/chase debut; very lightly raced 6yo who could still have potential.
2
4
2nd (4) (5/1 +17%) Royal Mer
5
5/1(+17%)
(4) Royal Mer 5/1, Notched 5 handicap wins during first campaign over fences in 2023/24. Has found it tougher since but latest Uttoxeter third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) was a step back in the right direction and he's dropped to a winning mark. Won five soft-ground chases last season; took a step back up the ladder on latest outing.
3
6
3rd (6) (15/8 +66%) Clonakilty
1.875
15/8(+66%)
(6) Clonakilty 15/8, Won this race last year and added to his tally at Southwell in April. Recorded 2 disappointing comeback runs at the end of 2024 but he's well treated if a recent wind operation and a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces) help to spark a revival. C&D winner; out of form this season; wind surgery since and blinkers replace cheekpieces.
4
5
4th (5) (7/1 -180%) Pilsdon Pen
7
7/1(-180%)
(5) Pilsdon Pen 7/1, Likeable sort who won a pair of Wincanton handicap chases on soft ground last winter. Has a 13-month absence to overcome but has won fresh before. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. 2-4 over fences after a highly progressive campaign last winter; absent 396 days.
2
2
|PU| (2) (5/2 +0%) Thor De Cerisy
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(2) Thor De Cerisy 5/2, Back-to-back winner at Chepstow (both at 19.5f) at this time last year and bounced back to form when second over C&D (soft) in December. Ran with credit in a stronger race at Windsor since and big player back in calmer waters. Back to some form despite mistakes on last two outings, over C&D first occasion.
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3
|PU| (3) (22/1 -83%) Eximia
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Eximia 22/1, Useful multiple hurdler and chase winner in France but has pulled up on all 3 outings since joining Venetia Williams. 10-34 in France; however, pulled up in all three starts (handicap chases) in Britain.
Pilsdon Pen was on an upward curve when last seen and although respected on his return to action, preference is for THOR DE CERISY. Neil Mulholland's veteran will relish the forecast conditions along with an ease in grade, having been far from disgraced in a 0-130 at Windsor last time out. Johnny Jump Up was in contention when unseating his rider at Warwick recently and is not without a chance.
In a contest where most have a question to answer the most solid option is THOR DE CERISY, who was second over C&D last month and followed that with a decent run in a warm race at Windsor. Royal Mer showed better signs last time and is handicapped to go well if building on that, while last year's winner Clonakilty could also have a say if reacting well to wind surgery and a change of headgear.
Jeremy Scott's PILSDON PEN would make plenty of appeal if his fitness could be assured on this return from 396 days off.
(7) Cowboy Cooper 9/1, Made the frame a few times over hurdles and has improved over fences, shedding maiden tag under a positive ride at Perth (23.8f, soft) last spring. Entitled to come on for his reappearance spin over timber here 22 days ago when catching the eye and he's one to consider. Off the mark over fences in May (3m); may have needed latest run; better can be expected.
2
12
2nd (12) (12/1 -50%) Wotsmyname
12
12/1(-50%)
(12) Wotsmyname 12/1, Produced one of his best efforts to date when beaten 1¼ lengths into third behind The Jad Factor at Newcastle last month, leaving the impression that this step back up in trip would be a good move. Place possibilities. 0-18; good run when close third to The Jad Factor last time; step back to 3m should suit.
3
2
3rd (2) (7/2 +50%) Le Grand Vert
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(2) Le Grand Vert 7/2, Winner of Roscommon handicap chase on debut for Philip Dempsey last summer and also made a positive start for this yard when third of 8 at Down Royal (20.4f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Going back up in trip no bad thing but others look better treated. 1-20 over fences; conditions suit; 14lb higher than for his win but has an each-way chance.
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6
4th (6) (13/2 +54%) Scalloway Bay
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(6) Scalloway Bay 13/2, Modest maiden over hurdles but holds his form well and made a decent start over fences when fourth here on his reappearance in November. Jumping let him down at Hexham next time but he could be a threat back up in trip here if getting his act together in that department. 0-10; fair 4th on chase debut but too free when below par last time; not sure to stay 3m.
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10
5th (10) (14/1 +44%) Euchan Falls
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Euchan Falls 14/1, Several good efforts in defeat last season but some way below his best in a handful of runs since returning to action in November and others make more appeal. Second to Cowboy Cooper in May but disappointing since; others appeal more.
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3
6th (3) (14/1 +44%) Hold The Note
14
14/1(+44%)
(3) Hold The Note 14/1, Step back in the right direction when third of 11 in a Carlisle handicap chase last spring but, commensurate with his patchy profile, he has failed to reproduce that level of form in 3 subsequent starts. Patchy form since Carlisle third in April; well treated but a bit to prove at present.
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4
7th (4) (22/1 -214%) Tory Hill
22
22/1(-214%)
(4) Tory Hill 22/1, Runner-up all 4 completed starts in Irish points and while he hasn't shown much in 3 runs over hurdles, it wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to show himself in a better light now switched to fences. Close second on four of five starts pointing; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.
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11
8th (11) (50/1 -100%) Eveque
50
50/1(-100%)
(11) Eveque 50/1, Finally off the mark when landing a 27f Sedgefield handicap chase last January. Now just 1 lb above that winning mark but with good reason (well held all 4 starts since) and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking a return to form. 1-16 over fences, the win coming in January 2024; well beaten since; cheekpieces now tried.
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14
9th (14) (12/1 +52%) Ideal De Romay
12
12/1(+52%)
(14) Ideal De Romay 12/1, Irish point winner who is winless under Rules and while he shaped as though he may soon put that right when second at Newcastle in December, his 2 subsequent efforts have not been so good. 5 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Second at Newcastle in December but hasn't run as well since; 5lb out of the handicap.
13
13
|F| (13) (18/1 +28%) Bowler Jack
18
18/1(+28%)
(13) Bowler Jack 18/1, Little worthwhile form in bumpers/over hurdles and needs to leave that form well behind now tackling the larger obstacles. Modest efforts in bumpers and over hurdles; needs to improve for the switch to fences..
1
1
|PU| (1) (7/2 +13%) Montys Soldier
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Montys Soldier 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who showed glimmers of ability over hurdles. No surprise that this point winner took a big step forward switched to fences when runner-up at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) in November and he is open to further improvement in this sphere for new yard. Good 2nd in novice h'cap on final start for Christian Williams; stable debut; interesting.
5
5
|PU| (5) (8/1 -129%) The Jad Factor
8
8/1(-129%)
(5) The Jad Factor 8/1, Fair hurdles winner who opened his account at the fifth attempt over fences when seeing off 8 rivals in this headgear combination at Newcastle (2½m, good to soft) last month. Remains on a good mark up 4 lb and he has to enter calculations. Off the mark over fences with headgear latest; the longer trip should suit; 4lb higher.
9
9
|PU| (9) (18/1 +10%) Toucan Sam
18
18/1(+10%)
(9) Toucan Sam 18/1, Modest maiden chaser who was placed 3 times in hunters/handicaps last May. Not disgraced both starts over hurdles since returning from a break/wind op in January but remains winless following 19 starts under Rules. 0-19; placed in varied company last season; wind op and two fair runs over hurdles since.
Le Grand Vert is likely to appreciate stepping back up in trip following his recent third at Down Royal, but a chance is taken on MONTYS SOLDIER. Runner-up on his chasing bow at Ffos Las in November, the seven-year-old should have more to come in this sphere. The Jad Factor stepped forward from his first run for Sandy Thomson when scoring at Newcastle and he can enter the reckoning off a 4lb higher mark.
COWBOY COOPER was much better than the bare result on return over hurdles here and, with that run under his belt and this step back up in trip a plus, he is taken to resume winning ways. Montys Soldier shaped well on his chase debut and can make his presence felt along with Newcastle winner The Jad Factor.
The choice is last month's Newcastle winner THE JAD FACTOR, who should improve again now he's stepped back up to 3m.
(6) Muddy Mooy 15/8, Twice-raced winner. First run since leaving Barry Brennan when second of 11 in novice at Southwell (8.1f, 5/1) 44 days ago, clear of the rest. Sets a good standard. Won at Chelmsford for Barry Brennan, then went close at Southwell; leading player.
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1
2nd (1) (7/4 -17%) Sovereign Sea
1.75
7/4(-17%)
(1) Sovereign Sea 7/4, Twice-raced winner. Successful at Newcastle in November. 10/3, second of 9 in a novice event back at that course (8f) 32 days ago. Leading contender. Both starts at Newcastle; won readily in November then went close last month; respected.
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7
3rd (7) (9/4 +63%) Nahy
2.25
9/4(+63%)
(7) Nahy 9/4, Twice-raced maiden. 13/2, fourth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Down in trip and he has a bit to find with Muddy Mooy, a rival he finished around 6½ lengths behind at Southwell in December. Outstayed over 1m3f last time, nevertheless showing ability; frame possibilities.
4
3
4th (3) (18/1 +28%) Always A Star
18
18/1(+28%)
(3) Always A Star 18/1, Last of 10 in maiden (18/1) at Sandown (8f, soft) on debut 17 months ago. Entitled to come on for the run. Absent since inauspicious debut 17 months ago.
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5
5th (5) (28/1 -250%) Lechuga Lad
28
28/1(-250%)
(5) Lechuga Lad 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (8f) 31 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Fared better in a hood last time; possibilities if able to progress further.
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11
6th (11) (66/1 -164%) Miss Applejack
66
66/1(-164%)
(11) Miss Applejack 66/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. Poor winner at 20f over hurdles. 3/1, 1¼ lengths second of 4 to Fashionelle in novice at this course (9.5f) on debut in this sphere 17 days ago. Will find easier opportunities than this. Bumper/hurdles winner; second to Fashionelle here on Flat debut (modest form).
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4
7th (4) (28/1 -12%) Blackwaterfoot
28
28/1(-12%)
(4) Blackwaterfoot 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 80/1) on debut. Off 166 days. First run for yard after leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis. Muddy Mooy is presumably the stable No 1. Midfield in Chelmsford maiden on sole run for Dominic Ffrench Davis.
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2
8th (2) (33/1 -32%) Fashionelle
33
33/1(-32%)
(2) Fashionelle 33/1, Hurdles winner. Landed a 4-runner Wolverhampton novice (8.6f) on second start on the Flat, proving 1¼ lengths too strong for the re-opposing Miss Applejack (5 lb pull). This is tougher. Hurdles winner; beat Miss Applejack in weak event here last month; this is harder.
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12
9th (12) (33/1 0%) Penny's Spirit
33
33/1(0%)
(12) Penny's Spirit 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in maiden (80/1) at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago. Needs to raise her game. Plenty to find on form; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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10
10th (10) (250/1 -150%) Wild Nephin
250
250/1(-150%)
(10) Wild Nephin 250/1, Fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 11/10) 14 days ago. Opposable on Flat debut. Irish point winner; 0-5 over hurdles; enough to prove on Flat debut.
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9
11th (9) (250/1 -25%) Paradise Circus
250
250/1(-25%)
(9) Paradise Circus 250/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 300/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) on flat debut 22 days ago. Down in trip. Duck eggs in bumper and Flat contest.
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8
12th (8) (250/1 -25%) Opera King
250
250/1(-25%)
(8) Opera King 250/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. First run since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies when last of 10 in maiden (150/1) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut in this sphere 25 days ago. Completely tailed off at Southwell on Flat debut.
SOVEREIGN SEA was impressive when he made a winning debut at Newcastle last November and was just denied by another promising type when attempting to follow up under a penalty at the same venue last month. The son of Ten Sovereigns did little wrong on that occasion and is hard to oppose given he sets a decent standard here. The well-bred Nahy is feared most on his third run after showing some improvement over 1m3f at Kempton last month. Miss Applejack and Penny's Spirit also warrant betting checks.
MUDDY MOOY found only a well-touted newcomer too good when bidding to make it 2-2 back from 11 months off at Southwell in December, form which the winner did no harm when going close at Kempton next time. She gets the nod ahead of the Roger Varian-trained Sovereign Sea, who hasn't done anything wrong in his two starts so far and looks a big threat, despite conceding weight all round. Nahy looks held by the selection but he has a good chance of picking up minor place money.
With further progress plausible, SOVEREIGN SEA is taken to defy top weight. Muddy Mooy is the chief danger on form.
(3) Double Oban 4/1, Lightly-raced sort who made it 2 wins from his last three runs in 2m Market Rasen handicap last month. Can go well again despite a 3 lb weights rise. 2m handicap wins at Uttoxeter (soft) in July and Market Rasen (good to soft) last month.
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2
2nd (2) (7/2 +30%) Through The Ages
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(2) Through The Ages 7/2, Hinted at a revival when seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. Weighted to go close off a 3 lb lower mark here. Not that competitive in handicaps; drops back from the 2m4f of his last three starts.
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5
3rd (5) (6/4 +25%) My Friend Sean
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(5) My Friend Sean 6/4, Arrives on a hat-trick after a pair of 2m wins at Uttoxeter recently. Hiked up 9 b but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. 2m handicap wins by 15l and a comfortable 3l at Uttoxeter on last two starts; acts on soft.
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6
4th (6) (11/1 +45%) Bobby's Fortune
11
11/1(+45%)
(6) Bobby's Fortune 11/1, 17/2, failed to get home when ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 29 days ago. Back down in trip so can't be dismissed. Found little entering straight at Exeter (near 2m6f, soft; 17-2) for handicap debut latest.
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4
5th (4) (40/1 -60%) Blue Universe
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Blue Universe 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back if he's to end a long losing run. Pulled up at 40-1 latest (2m4f); does not look on a good mark despite edging down weights.
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8
6th (8) (12/1 -140%) Roi De Baviere
12
12/1(-140%)
(8) Roi De Baviere 12/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Best run in this sphere when third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 47 days ago. Tongue strap on for handicap hurdle debut and can't be discounted for good yard. French Flat maiden; second or third for three hurdle races for new yard in small fields.
7th
1
7th (1) (13/2 +35%) Copper Cove
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(1) Copper Cove 13/2, Off 10 months before a fading seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago. This fair 2m1f winner can take a step forward now now with cheekpieces on for 1st time. 1st and 2nd on heavy last term; has a run under his belt but yard also turns to headgear.
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9
8th (9) (40/1 -21%) Mi Sueno
40
40/1(-21%)
(9) Mi Sueno 40/1, Bagged handicaps at Fakenham and at Plumpton last winter but well held in a pair of Flat handicaps in early summer and has offered litttle in a trio of starts over hurdles this season. Best to look elsewhere. Won two from the front in small fields last February/March (2m, soft) but struggled since.
There has been no stopping MY FRIEND SEAN recently as he romped home at Uttoxeter in December before defying an 11lb rise over the same C&D last month. A further 9lb rise might not be enough to halt his progress and he gets the vote ahead of Double Oban, who is now two from three in handicaps having been awarded the race at Market Rasen last time out. Roi De Baviere is another to consider.
This is wide open so it could pay to side with THROUGH THE AGES who took a step back in the right direction when seventh at Huntingdon last time and can now capitalise on a reduced mark. Market Rasen scorer Double Oban rates the obvious danger, although My Friend Sean, Roi de Baviere and Copper Cove all need factoring in too.
The ones who are clearly moving forward are MY FRIEND SEAN and Double Oban. The handicap hurdle newcomer is Roi De Baviere.
(6) Royal Hillsborough 6/1, Conduit mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Perfect Candidate, stayed 31f. Dam unraced. Her trainer has a 20% strike-rate in bumpers here and she'd enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Stamina in her pedigree suggests she will improve when she steps up in distance..
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4
2nd (4) (28/1 -40%) My My My Delilah
28
28/1(-40%)
(4) My My My Delilah 28/1, 14/1, ran to only a modest level when fourth of 12 in bumper at Sedgefield (17f, soft, 14/1) on debut in October. Others stronger back from 4 months off. Showed ability when fourth of 12 on her debut at Sedgefield in October..
3
7
3rd (7) (6/1 -9%) Hunters Spring
6
6/1(-9%)
(7) Hunters Spring 6/1, 11/10, won 5-runner bumper at Newcastle (17f, good) under Conner McCann on debut in November. Well on top at the finish but it was a weak race and she'll need more under a penalty. Made a winning debut at Newcastle in November but may struggle to follow up..
4
2
4th (2) (30/100 +64%) Gintime
0.3
30/100(+64%)
(2) Gintime 30/100, Plenty of promise when second of 10 in a Carlisle bumper before Christmas, pulling clear of the rest. Likely tough to beat with improvement on the cards. Shaped most encouragingly on debut when second of ten at Carlisle in December..
Gintime's second on debut at Carlisle is good form, while others to consider include Hunters Spring and Royal Hillsborough. However, OH JANEY might be a bit of value in the bumper on her Rules bow. She didn't land a blow on her sole point-to-point outing but has joined a top yard and the booking of J J Slevin is noteworthy.
GINTIME shaped well when second on her Carlisle debut and gets the vote to go one better. Belle de Vassy could prove suited by the drop to 2m and is next on the list for an Irish stable which does very well with its British bumper runners.
The Nicky Richards-trained GINTIME ran a race full of promise on her Carlisle debut in December and looks the one to beat.
(8) Star Of Jupiter 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden who again showed little when seventh of 8 in maiden at this C&D 22 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has weak form claims; fitting of headgear needs to make a difference.
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9
2nd (9) (4/1 +11%) Sun Festival
4
4/1(+11%)
(9) Sun Festival 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 15/2, good second of 9 in minor event at this C&D 15 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to be in the thick of the action with a repeat. Good results in two classified attempts, including solid second over C&D last time.
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5
3rd (5) (8/13 +51%) Marinakis
0.615385
8/13(+51%)
(5) Marinakis 8/13, Modest gelding. Winner at Chelmsford City in January. 5/4, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 22 days ago. Form choice. Off the mark at Chelmsford on classified debut; placed in handicaps since; respected.
4
10
4th (10) (8/1 -45%) Zumaaty
8
8/1(-45%)
(10) Zumaaty 8/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Hamilton in September. 18/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good). Off 124 days. Recorded sole AW win in better race over C&D exactly two years ago; interesting.
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1
5th (1) (8/1 -23%) Daring Leader
8
8/1(-23%)
(1) Daring Leader 8/1, Modest gelding. 8/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 138 days. Significantly back down in trip. Maiden who lacks consistency but has possibilities on classified debut.
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4
6th (4) (16/1 +52%) Hannasboy
16
16/1(+52%)
(4) Hannasboy 16/1, Green when well held all 3 starts to date. Thrice-raced gelding who has far-from-solid claims on form.
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6
7th (6) (22/1 -83%) Reverberation
22
22/1(-83%)
(6) Reverberation 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 14/1) 12 days ago. Possibilities in this grade. Fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard.
8th
2
8th (2) (100/1 -52%) Devilwala
100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Devilwala 100/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 125/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 12 days ago. On a long losing spell and his form has deteriorated.
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7
9th (7) (22/1 -38%) Rivas Rob Roy
22
22/1(-38%)
(7) Rivas Rob Roy 22/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 but fared better than of late when fourth of 10 in minor event (22/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. Has frame possibilities judged on two C&D classified efforts this year.
MARINAKIS has been consistent since returning from a short break and being stepped up in trip. Furthermore, dropping into a classified stakes can see the son of Ulysses make the most of what appears to be a golden opportunity for him to double his career tally. Sun Festival and Rivas Rob Roy are other solid options based on their peak efforts, while Reverberation can also figure if staging a revival.
MARINAKIS has found his feet since returning from a 3-month break and this looks a good opportunity for him to double his career tally. Sun Festival and Reverberation head the dangers.
On the back of a solid C&D effort, SUN FESTIVAL could well go one better. Marinakis is second choice.
(4) Marvellous Lady 6/5, Failed to justify market support in a course classified event on her first run for James Owen but worth another chance in first-time headgear. Out of the frame in Ireland; favourite on recent yard debut when 5th; this trip can suit.
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6
2nd (6) (40/1 -100%) Tenyatta
40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Tenyatta 40/1, Course winner, her sole win from 21 starts. 33/1, first run since leaving James Owen when seventh of 8 in classified event at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago. Up and down for J Owen and didn't do enough on yard debut to fancy today.
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8
3rd (8) (13/2 -8%) Venus Slipper
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(8) Venus Slipper 13/2, Poor maiden but did produced one of her better recent efforts when fourth of 9 in 1m Chelmsford handicap 12 days ago. First-time blinkers won on that occasion are retained. Possibilities on AW form last spring but she seems to have lost her way.
4
5
4th (5) (10/3 +79%) Sunset In Paris
3.333333
10/3(+79%)
(5) Sunset In Paris 10/3, C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Has struggled badly in recent starts but well capable in this grade if staging a revival. Won 4 classifieds in 2024; some ordinary handicap runs of late but this is his level.
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7
5th (7) (18/1 -50%) Twistaline
18
18/1(-50%)
(7) Twistaline 18/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 11/1, fifth of 8 in similar event at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Five AW wins, including C&D; mixed this winter but capable of going well on best efforts.
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2
6th (2) (17/2 -6%) Break Point
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(2) Break Point 17/2, Maiden. Sixth of 9 in C&D classified event (33/1) 15 days ago. Others are preferred again. Had ability as a 3yo but has shown very little in the last year, including in classifieds.
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10
7th (10) (40/1 +0%) Winding Road
40
40/1(+0%)
(10) Winding Road 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 8 in classified event at Southwell (1½m) 11 days ago. Down in trip. Minor promise over 1m3f; well held in 1m4f classified latest; this trip might work better.
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9
8th (9) (15/2 +53%) Where Is The Love
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(9) Where Is The Love 15/2, 17/2, last of 10 in C&D classified race 15 days ago. Blinkered first time. Chance on best AW form in 2024 but has achieved little since, including in C&D classified.
9th
1
9th (1) (40/1 +20%) Artemesia
40
40/1(+20%)
(1) Artemesia 40/1, No form in maidens in the autumn. More realistic chance at this level but would still need to see market support to consider. Out the back over 6f-7f; step up in trip can only help but future surely lies over jumps.
BRINTON posted a solid effort when finishing third over the extended mile here on Saturday night and appeals with the additional yardage likely to be beneficial given the way that race panned out. A sharper start could also help Jonathan Portman's four-year-old and she might be tough to resist if this doesn't come around too soon. Marvellous Lady could be the chief danger if revved up by the first-time visor, while Venus Slipper should also be competitive in a weak event such as this.
MARVELLOUS LADY failed to fire when a strong favourite on her first outing for James Owen but can be given another chance to show her excellent new trainer has turned her around with a visor added this time. The obvious danger is Brinton, who had the selection behind her here last month and placed in another course classified event last weekend.
Marvellous Lady remains of interest but BRINTON can surely find a race sooner rather than later.
(2) Lord Rapscallion 10/3, 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f) 24 days ago. Should remain competitive up 7 lb. Came well clear at Lingfield (7f) latest; back up 7lb and lesser Tapeta form so far.
2
9
2nd (9) (16/1 +52%) Harbour Vision
16
16/1(+52%)
(9) Harbour Vision 16/1, Added 2 more C&D wins in November but the handicapper has looked in charge since. Two C&D wins in November; easy to back and well held in both starts since; other days.
3
1
3rd (1) (6/1 +50%) Serenity Dream
6
6/1(+50%)
(1) Serenity Dream 6/1, 33/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) 31 days ago. Drawn widest. Others more persuasive. Looked to be finding some form again two starts ago; stiff task latest; trip query now.
4
3
4th (3) (4/1 +33%) Starshiba
4
4/1(+33%)
(3) Starshiba 4/1, Course winner. Got his head back in front at Lingfield on the final day of 2024 and not seen to best effect on both runs since. Can be treated as if still in form. Multiple AW winner for different yards, latest in December; never involved over C&D since.
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4
5th (4) (5/2 +38%) Fools Rush In
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(4) Fools Rush In 5/2, Won 8-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago, well on top finish. Respected after only a 2 lb nudge. Multiple winner with solid record here and gained 3rd win since September over C&D latest.
6th
11
6th (11) (12/1 +33%) Granary Queen
12
12/1(+33%)
(11) Granary Queen 12/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (7f, good), having to pick way through. Off 8 months. Fairly handicapped if ready to roll after a break. Versatile trip-wise; below best last summer but well treated and can go well fresh.
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10
7th (10) (66/1 -65%) Three Yorkshiremen
66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Three Yorkshiremen 66/1, Won on AW last spring but no show since, including last of 11 at Southwell (7f, 150/1) 27 days ago. AW winner at Chelmsford (1m2f) last spring but ropey form since; course debut.
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12
8th (12) (66/1 -100%) The Rain King
66
66/1(-100%)
(12) The Rain King 66/1, Absent since finishing eighth of 14 at Bath (11.6f, soft) in April 2024. First run for yard after leaving Alexandra Dunn. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Two turf wins at 1m; off since April 2023; all to prove under the conditions; new yard.
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6
9th (6) (11/2 +50%) Hello Miss Lady
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(6) Hello Miss Lady 11/2, Winner at Lingfield in September. 11/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) 20 days ago. Back down 3f in trip. Path hasn't been smooth in handicaps over further but looks worth another go at 7f.
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7
10th (7) (40/1 -21%) Soar Above
40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Soar Above 40/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago. Could only consider if backed. All eight AW wins at Kempton; down the field in both 7f starts since back from break.
LORD RAPSCALLION was unfortunate at Lingfield on his penultimate outing but he was able to gain compensation over the same C&D next time, coming clear in fine style, and a subsequent 7lb rise should not be any barrier to further success. Three-time C&D winner City Cyclone couldn't quite reel in the leaders over 6f last time but a return to further will benefit and he looks to be one of the main threats, alongside Fools Rush In, who is only 2lb higher than his recent C&D triumph.
CITY CYCLONE can show he's still on a good mark now back at 7f. Like the selection, Fools Rush In tasted success over C&D last month and is second choice ahead of Starshiba, who hasn't had the rub of the green since resuming winning ways at Lingfield on New Year's Eve.
This can go to CITY CYCLONE who defends an unbeaten record over C&D and looked to have a bit up his sleeve in his latest win.
(2) Heathen 9/2, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in November. Fourth of 5 in handicap there (16.5f, 6/5) 60 days ago. Likely to again find one or two too good. 1-1 over this trip; goes well fresh; interesting on return from two-month break.
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3
2nd (3) (5/1 +9%) Optician
5
5/1(+9%)
(3) Optician 5/1, Five-time course winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year, the latest here in December. 3/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Record of 5-10 at Wolverhampton and 3-3 in course starts under Rossa Ryan.
3
6
3rd (6) (15/2 -114%) Swinging London
7.5
15/2(-114%)
(6) Swinging London 15/2, Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (11/4) at that course (14.1f) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely to give a good account. Last nine races have resulted in form figures of 322211413; solid contender.
4
1
4th (1) (5/4 +23%) Path To Dubai
1.25
5/4(+23%)
(1) Path To Dubai 5/4, 4/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 25 days ago, just failing (second past the post but subsequently promoted). Up 4 lb. Can go well again. Low-mileage 4yo whose Southwell reappearance form has been boosted; warrants respect.
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5
5th (5) (7/2 +22%) Kitty Foyle
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(5) Kitty Foyle 7/2, C&D winner. Very good 4 lengths third of 7 to Jubilee Alpha in listed hurdle (40/1) at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Successful latest start in this sphere at Goodwood last summer. Ran well in Listed grade on latest hurdles start; successful in last two 1m6f attempts.
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4
6th (4) (100/1 -52%) Kolisi
100
100/1(-52%)
(4) Kolisi 100/1, 50/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 7 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and sports cheekpieces for the first time in this sphere. Opposable. Has lost his form over hurdles; raced mostly at 1m2f under this code.
PATH TO DUBAI was awarded the race in the stewards' room at Southwell last month and a 4lb rise looks far from insurmountable, especially after the disqualified winner bolted up at Newcastle on Saturday. James Tate's gelding is expected to double his tally at the main expense of Heathen, who may appreciate a drop in trip having failed to see out the extended 2m at Southwell in December. Swinging London can chase the pair home.
The vote goes to KITTY FOYLE, who landed a Goodwood handicap on her latest appearance on the Flat and is appealing on the back of a highly creditable effort in a mares' listed novice hurdle at Taunton last month. Swinging London is pretty consistent and is just about second choice ahead of Path To Dubai.
Most of the runners bring good stats and/or solid credentials. The percentage call goes to PATH TO DUBAI, ahead of Kitty Foyle.
(6) Piperstown 7/4, 2/1, career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this C&D 17 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick back in handicap company. Two classified wins last month took his record this winter to 3-4; improving steadily.
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9
2nd (9) (16/1 -14%) Miss Moonshine
16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Miss Moonshine 16/1, Ninth of 11 in minor event (20/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago, hampered. Easy to look elsewhere. Attractively handicapped but needs to improve on her form this winter.
3
1
3rd (1) (10/1 -67%) Coolagh Magic
10
10/1(-67%)
(1) Coolagh Magic 10/1, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 11/1) 9 days ago, suited by way race developed. More needed back up in trip under a penalty here but couldn't rule out all the same. Suited by the return to Lingfield nine days ago; incurs 4lb penalty for that win.
4
4
4th (4) (11/2 +31%) Rogue Thunder
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(4) Rogue Thunder 11/2, C&D winner in December. 7/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Others make more appeal on this occasion. Consistent over C&D this winter until form dipped last time; may rebound.
5th
8
5th (8) (8/1 -33%) Tantomile
8
8/1(-33%)
(8) Tantomile 8/1, Very good second of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago, just failing. Another bold show anticipated. Eight-race maiden; went very close at Newcastle most recently, looking unlucky.
6th
2
6th (2) (9/1 -100%) Back Tomorrow
9
9/1(-100%)
(2) Back Tomorrow 9/1, Notched third C&D success when winning a 9-runner minor event (5/2) 17 days ago, dead-heating with Combustion, who is set to renew rivalry. Likely to be on the premises. Dead-heated in classified event last time to complete a C&D hat-trick; respected.
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5
7th (5) (12/1 +25%) Tommytwohoots
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Tommytwohoots 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Nottingham in October. 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Place possibilities. Consistent at Newcastle this winter; has gained both AW wins over C&D.
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10
8th (10) (66/1 -65%) Hi Hoh Tonto
66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Hi Hoh Tonto 66/1, Unreliable sort. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 50/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, AW) 18 days ago. Back up in trip and he's probably worth taking on. Maiden; unconvincing efforts this year for new stable.
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3
9th (3) (5/1 +9%) Ignac Lamar
5
5/1(+9%)
(3) Ignac Lamar 5/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 5/1) 38 days ago. Each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. Most recent attempt under Robert Havlin resulted in a win off 4lb higher last Feb.
A number of these arrive in fine form so this looks open, and only a tentative vote can go to BACK TOMORROW, who completed her hat-trick when dead-heating in classified company with the reopposing Combustion. The pair meet on identical terms once again and look certain to be closely matched, but a wide draw will be no help to the latter. Piperstown seeks a hat-trick of his own and should go well, while others to note include Tantomile and Coolagh Magic.
TANTOMILE took a step forward when going agonisingly close at Newcastle recently, a race she probably would've won but for encountering traffic problems at a crucial stage. The 4-y-o is taken to go one better here. Piperstown, a winner of back-to-back classified events last month, is feared most ahead of recent C&D dead-heaters Back Tomorrow and Combustion.
The suggestion is IGNAC LAMAR who looks interesting with Robert Havlin back on board. Piperstown is second pick.
(4) Bungle Bay 11/4, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in December. 6/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago. Can go very well off an unchanged mark. Last year's 3 wins were over 7f here; fair 2nd on return to 6f latest; contender.
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2
2nd (2) (10/3 +17%) Silky Robin
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(2) Silky Robin 10/3, 15/2 and visored for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 31 days ago, no match for winner. Surrounded by subsequent winners that day so a must for the shortlist. Creditable 2nd to subsequent winner in only his 2nd run over 6f; contender off same mark.
3
3
3rd (3) (7/1 -17%) Bossy Parker
7
7/1(-17%)
(3) Bossy Parker 7/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Evens, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Both wins at 7f here; rarely runs over 6f now but wasn't far away over C&D in September.
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5
4th (5) (33/1 -175%) Star Of Atlantis
33
33/1(-175%)
(5) Star Of Atlantis 33/1, Winner at Southwell in January. Sixth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at this course (7.2f) 24 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jack Jones. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Early handicaps at 1m; creditable first 6f run before off the mark over 7f; new yard.
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6
5th (6) (14/1 -155%) Bankrupt
14
14/1(-155%)
(6) Bankrupt 14/1, 11/2, landed 9-runner minor event at Lingfield (5f, AW) 18 days ago, always holding on. Back up in trip. This course winner must enter calculations. Lay fallow in 2024; back on song now, made all latest (5f); effective over C&D; claims.
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9
6th (9) (13/2 +59%) Vivency
6.5
13/2(+59%)
(9) Vivency 13/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 9 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 6/1) 4 days ago. Possibilities. Latest win in May 2022 but best run for a while back over 6f in January; not so good since.
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1
7th (1) (6/1 -50%) Galileo Glass
6
6/1(-50%)
(1) Galileo Glass 6/1, Course winner. Good second of 8 in handicap (7/2) at this course (7.2f) 15 days ago, well positioned. Eyeshields/blinkers back on and well in the mix. First 6f run since winning as a 2yo but speedy and bold show likely.
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8
8th (8) (33/1 +0%) Jumira Bridge
33
33/1(+0%)
(8) Jumira Bridge 33/1, 3-time C&D winner, including in this event 12 months ago. 100/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 26 days ago, very slowly away, so needs to get back on track. Four sprint wins here; below best since break but weighted to pounce at some stage.
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7
9th (7) (6/1 +40%) Red Walls
6
6/1(+40%)
(7) Red Walls 6/1, 5-time course winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win here in January. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. C&D winner last month; good 2nd to well-treated rival since; lesser effort latest.
BUNGLE BAY has returned to form on his most recent outings, including when scoring here over 7f before Christmas, and James Evans' gelding is more than capable of going one better after his latest second at Newcastle. The drop a furlong is likely to suit Galileo Glass following his recent second at this track. Others to consider are Lingfield winner Bankrupt and Silky Robin.
A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for multiple course scorer BUNGLE BAY who can race off the same mark as when a good second at Newcastle last time. Bankrupt heads the list of dangers on the back of his Lingfield success with Red Walls, Galileo Glass and Silky Robin also in the picture.
This should be run at a brisk pace which will suit last year's winner JUMIRA BRIDGE for whom a return to form can't be ruled out.
(2) Maharajas Express 4/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Raced freely when only fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (13/8) 29 days ago. Weighted to go well if back on his A-game. Beaten favourite the last twice but hasn't totally lost his form; not written off.
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3
2nd (3) (12/1 +25%) Basholo
12
12/1(+25%)
(3) Basholo 12/1, 4-time C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year. 16/1, last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Won off this mark here in December but was in better form at the time.
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6
3rd (6) (3/1 +40%) Apache Star
3
3/1(+40%)
(6) Apache Star 3/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 29 days ago. Needs considering. Couple of respectable C&D efforts since wearing blinkers, beaten 1l both times.
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4th (11) (7/1 +36%) Gypsy Nation
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7/1(+36%)
(11) Gypsy Nation 7/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in minor event (20/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago. Recent efforts suggest this return to 5f is worth exploring but he's not solid.
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5th (9) (150/1 -50%) Himawari
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150/1(-50%)
(9) Himawari 150/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap (125/1) at this C&D 36 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Maiden whose form has dipped markedly since joining current yard.
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6th (5) (6/1 -9%) Papa Don't Preach
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6/1(-9%)
(5) Papa Don't Preach 6/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 29 days ago, never nearer after a slow start. Enters calculations off a 2 lb lower mark. Infrequent winner who comes with risk but has possibilities off current mark.
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7th (10) (10/1 +44%) Spanish Angel
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10/1(+44%)
(10) Spanish Angel 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. 16/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. Seventeen runs since last win and opposable. A stone below last winning mark but has weak claims on recent form.
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7th (4) (18/1 -80%) So Obsessed
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18/1(-80%)
(4) So Obsessed 18/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Solid third of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 22 days ago, well positioned. Ought to be in the shake-up. Not solid on recent form but has possibilities if building on latest effort.
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9th (1) (11/1 +31%) Big Time Rascal
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11/1(+31%)
(1) Big Time Rascal 11/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 40/1) 22 days ago. In the mix. Still a maiden but is interesting off a reduced mark with this return to 5f a plus.
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10th (8) (6/1 +0%) Second Collection
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6/1(+0%)
(8) Second Collection 6/1, 4-time course scorer, latest in December. Good second of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 9 days ago. Player off the same mark for yard among the winners. Form figures of 1442 since wearing blinkers, the win over C&D; in the mix.
STATE OF MADNESS has been knocking on the door on both his appearances here in 2025 and this could be the opportunity for the four-year-old to gain a first career success. Second Collection has to enter calculations racing off the same mark as her recent second at Lingfield, while Apache Star edges out So Obsessed to be best of the rest.
Tony Carroll has his string in great nick so his SECOND COLLECTION is fancied to build on her recent good Lingfield second and bag a fifth course victory. Maharajas Express is weighted to have a big say though, especially if settling better here, while Papa Don't Preach, Apache Star and State of Madness can also have a say in this competitive sprint.
The suggestion is BIG TIME RASCAL who looks interesting off an attractive mark back at 5f. State Of Madness is second choice.
(6) Sax Appeal 13/2, 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Took well to first-time blinkers in C&D event ten days ago; enters calculations.
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2nd (9) (8/1 +11%) Gozo
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8/1(+11%)
(9) Gozo 8/1, Off 6 months since a below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 3/1). Needs to hit the ground running. Below best in both runs last year and remains a maiden on the Flat.
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3rd (4) (2/1 -14%) Wonder
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2/1(-14%)
(4) Wonder 2/1, Course winner in November. 7/4, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (14f) 38 days ago. Remains low mileage and he merits serious consideration off the same mark. Has form figures of 142 since switched to AW; solid effort here last time; respected.
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4th (8) (17/2 +29%) Met Office
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17/2(+29%)
(8) Met Office 17/2, C&D winner. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not dismissed. Inconsistent but sole attempt at Wolverhampton resulted in a win off 4lb higher.
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5th (5) (22/1 -10%) Lexington Knight
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22/1(-10%)
(5) Lexington Knight 22/1, 3-time C&D winner but last of 7 in handicap at this course (14f, 11/1) 38 days ago. Unreliable individual. Third off 4lb higher in this race last year; place claims if back to that form.
6th
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6th (1) (5/1 +23%) Crystal Mariner
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5/1(+23%)
(1) Crystal Mariner 5/1, 5/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 39 days ago. Others appeal more. Best effort for new stable when second off this mark at Kempton two starts ago.
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7th (7) (22/1 -57%) Brodie's Boy
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22/1(-57%)
(7) Brodie's Boy 22/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 5/1) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Something to find on form. Mixed results for new stable but could go well in new headgear.
8th
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8th (2) (8/1 -33%) Alpine Oasis
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8/1(-33%)
(2) Alpine Oasis 8/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 11/2) 25 days ago, finding little. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Made all for comfortable win at Southwell in December; disappointing last time.
9th
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9th (3) (14/1 +44%) Ocean Heights
14
14/1(+44%)
(3) Ocean Heights 14/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 33/1). Off 99 days. Makes tapeta debut. Has fallen to a workable mark if back on song. Most of his AW form is at Kempton; something to prove on first run here.
WONDER has shown enough promise on both handicap starts to suggest he is likely to be winning a race of this nature sooner rather than later. The four-year-old chased home a subsequent winner over further here last month and the drop in trip looks ideal. Sax Appeal took advantage of first-time blinkers when bouncing back to form last time and is a big danger if the headgear works again. Crystal Mariner and Alpine Oasis head the remainder.
WONDER remains with few miles on the clock so James Fanshawe's 4-y-o is fancied to build on his good second here last time out and bag a second course success. C&D winner Met Office is feared most ahead of fellow C&D scorer Sax Appeal and the handily-weighted Ocean Heights.
The finale can go to WONDER (nap), who likely still has further improvement in him. Sax Appeal is second choice.
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