There were 20 Races on Tuesday 20th February 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Taunton, 6 races at Market Rasen, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (4/1 +11%)Chankaya |
4/1(+11%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chankaya 4/1, Fair form on the Flat and runner-up twice from half-a-dozen starts over hurdles, including in a 13-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f). Only sixth after making mistakes on chasing bow there last time. In the mix back in this sphere. Clear second at Wincanton in November and following defeat was on his chase debut. |
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2nd (7)  (3/1 +14%)Imperial Measure |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Imperial Measure 3/1, Opened his account at Newton Abbot in September and in good form after until only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 56 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Heavy-ground winner; reportedly bled when a disappointing favourite last time. |
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3rd (1)  (25/1 -108%)Diamand De Vindecy |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Diamand De Vindecy 25/1, Fair performer on the level in France and in 3 runs over hurdles for his current yard last term. Didn't fire at Carlisle on reappearance 3 months ago and improvement is required. Remote finish on his handicap debut and stamina could be an issue over this far. |
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4th (4)  (11/1 +8%)Getuptheyard |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Getuptheyard 11/1, Getaway gelding who has been well held in 2 bumpers/3 novice hurdles. Needs more now handicapping. Modest standard in novice events but consequently goes handicapping at a realistic level. |
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5th (5)  (8/1 +33%)Mini Yeats |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mini Yeats 8/1, Maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time. A 14l fourth in 2m Wincanton handicap (1m7f, heavy) before a puzzling run at Leicester. |
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6th (12)  (6/1 +50%)Irlandais |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Irlandais 6/1, Only poor form shown over hurdles (first one for Dan Skelton) to date and lots more is required from 1 lb out of the handicap. Beaten 17l into fifth on handicap debut at Wincanton and looks up against it once more. |
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7th (9)  (66/1 -32%)Gardons La |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gardons La 66/1, Just a modicum of promise in 2 starts in France and has shown little for current connections, having a wind operation before refusing to race at Wincanton in December. Others appeal more. Hasn't shown much when she has consented to race (has refused); hood removed.. |
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8th (11)  (33/1 -32%)Dora's Addrezz |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dora's Addrezz 33/1, Offered little tongue tied in a Newton Abbot bumper on only outing for Brian Barr and poor efforts to date over hurdles. Switch to handicaps needs to bring about improvement. Best run looks flattering and she goes handicapping with much to prove. |
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9th (3)  (9/2 +10%)King Of The Road |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Of The Road 9/2, Well held in Newbury bumper and in 3 runs over hurdles last month but qualified for them on the back of his most encouraging display at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) latest when late headway into eighth. Interesting for yard among the winners. Modest achievements to date but he now goes handicapping for an in-form yard. |
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10th (6)  (40/1 -344%)Bruce Gobbler |
40/1(-344%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bruce Gobbler 40/1, Last of 4 sole start in point bumpers and well beaten all 3 starts under Rules to date. Poor profile but there could be improvement lurking now raised in trip for handicap debut. |
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11th (10)  (22/1 -267%)Citizen Jane |
22/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Citizen Jane 22/1, Point winner who arrives winless over hurdles but often shaped better than bare result in handful of starts for Alastair Ralph. Well worthy of note if market speaks in her favour starting out for new yard back up in trip. Has performed okay in two of her handicaps but needs more if she's to win this. |
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12th (8)  (9/1 -29%)Tribesmans Glory |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tribesmans Glory 9/1, Fair winning chaser for Tom George in 2020. Lightly raced since but posted largely creditable efforts over hurdles this term. No forlorn hope. Disappointed last time but he's a player on his penultimate piece of form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CHANKAYA could only manage sixth on his chasing debut at Wincanton in December after making a few jumping errors, and he's expected to go much better now back over hurdles. Imperial Measure warrants respect as he goes well fresh and has underfoot conditions to suit, while winning point-to-pointer Citizen Jane is another for the shortlist on her return/debut for a new stable.
Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and KING OF THE ROAD appeals as a likely improver for the in-form Ben Pauling team now stepping into handicaps so gets the nod. Chankaya reverts to this sphere on a handy-looking mark having made mistakes on his recent chasing bow at Wincanton and is next on the list ahead of Ryan Potter's new recruit Citizen Jane.
An open race in which nothing stands out. IMPERIAL MEASURE had excuses last time and he had been running well.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (4/1 +60%)Samourai One |
4/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Samourai One 4/1, Placed on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers and best run over hurdles when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 34 days ago. Much respected switched to chasing. Fair form over hurdles; stays well and is worth considering on chase debut. |
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2nd (2)  (13/2 +0%)Has Troke |
13/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Has Troke 13/2, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles who posted a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 41 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. 2m3f hurdles winner; good 2nd in 2m4f chase 2 runs ago; fair run on only attempt at 2m7f. |
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3rd (7)  (17/2 -70%)Nine Nine Nine |
17/2(-70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Nine Nine Nine 17/2, Gained his breakthrough win in 8-runner handicap at Leicester 20 days ago. Up 4 lb but can't be ruled out. Patchy form over fences; off the mark last time and has a chance despite a 4lb rise. |
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4th (4)  (8/1 -78%)Ballylinch |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ballylinch 8/1, Winning pointer who improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start over fences at Sedgefield in October. Not discredited both runs since, fifth at Carlisle in December. Must enter calculations off a handy-looking mark. Two good runs over 3m3f at Sedgefield this term; not at his best last time; headgear today. |
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5th (5)  (9/1 -13%)Our Friend Mo |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Our Friend Mo 9/1, Best effort when runner-up in handicap chase at Bangor (2½m, heavy) on debut over fences in December but not in the same form when sixth at Leicester next time. Fell heavily at the first at Carlisle latest so needs to bounce back. 0-8; fair second on chase debut (2m4f) but not as good since; heavy fall last time. |
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6th (3)  (16/5 +57%)The Scorpion King |
16/5(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) The Scorpion King 16/5, Unreliable maiden over hurdles but not discredited when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Needs to build on it. 0-10; fair form over hurdles last run here; could be in the mix but stamina to prove. |
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|PU| (1)  (3/1 -84%)Breakdance Kid |
3/1(-84%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Breakdance Kid 3/1, Showed promise over hurdles and readily got off the mark in this sphere in 6-runner handicap over C&D last time. Up 5 lb but has more to offer and rates a big player. Winner over C&D on second chase start two weeks ago; up 5lb but more to come; good chance. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BREAKDANCE KID got off the mark in a similar event over C&D a couple of weeks ago and the six-year-old looks to be the one to beat on the back of that performance, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. Nine Nine Nine also won on his most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of The Scorpion King.
BREAKDANCE KID opened his account in style over C&D and a 5 lb rise doesn't look sufficient to prevent Stuart Coltherd's 6-y-o from following up. Ballylinch is weighted to have a big say and appeals as the chief threat, with Has Troke rating the pick of the remainder for minor honours.
Having got off the mark on his second start over fences and his first go at 3m, BREAKDANCE KID (nap) should go well again.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (4/1 +11%)Doyen Quest |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Doyen Quest 4/1, Made a successful bumper debut at Ffos Las in November. Hasn't quite gone on as expected but shaped better than first time up over hurdles when third in a Chepstow maiden (19.4f) last month. May do better still. The Chepstow maiden (2m3f) in which he finished third was an ordinary race. |
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2nd (2)  (15/2 -67%)Cornish Storm |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cornish Storm 15/2, Fair Flat winner who seemed to excel himself when second of 17 in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 39 days ago, running on. Player if backing that up. Modest Flat winner; ran surprisingly well to finish runner-up at Wincanton. |
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3rd (12)  (8/15 +21%)Golden Move |
8/15(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Golden Move 8/15, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 1½m, creditable effort last time. Sold from Richard Fahey for 215,000 gns later in October and gelded. Makes obvious appeal on hurdle debut. Useful Flat handicapper who joined this yard for 215,000gns; has the Triumph entry. |
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4th (7)  (16/1 -78%)Solar System |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Solar System 16/1, Showed more than when disappointing a bumper when fourth of 12 in a maiden hurdle at Worcester (16f, soft, 80/1) in May. Off since. Related to winners and can no doubt raise his game at some point. |
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5th (1)  (12/1 +0%)Cawthorne Banker |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cawthorne Banker 12/1, Fairly useful form when placed 3 times in bumpers last term but underwhelming so far over hurdles, failing to meet expectations in a lesser race over C&D 43 days ago. Given his bumper promise it's been a surprisingly quiet start over hurdles. |
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6th (10)  (150/1 +0%)Bob O Rhino |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bob O Rhino 150/1, Winning Irish pointer but well held in bumper/completed start over hurdles. Hard to make a case on her initial hurdling efforts and hasn't looked straightforward. |
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7th (5)  (200/1 -33%)Palawan Du Mazet |
200/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Palawan Du Mazet 200/1, Little encouragement in bumpers/over hurdles. Came last in two bumpers and he's finished well behind in both his hurdles. |
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8th (9)  (9/1 +0%)Walkingoneggshells |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Walkingoneggshells 9/1, Point winner who ran to a fair level on his second outing in bumpers and did the same when finding only one too good on his 2m Taunton hurdle debut in January. However, went backwards when well held at Huntingdon since. Hood on for 1st time. Promising efforts before finishing down the field at Huntingdon; now hooded. |
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9th (8)  (66/1 -100%)The Cypriot |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) The Cypriot 66/1, €58,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Offered something to work on when third of 6 in a Chepstow bumper on debut in November but failed to repeat that effort in a similar event there 3 weeks ago. Makes hurdle bow. Wouldn't be the obvious answer judged on his two bumper runs. |
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10th (6)  (200/1 -506%)Seren Y Teigr |
200/1(-506%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Seren Y Teigr 200/1, Down the field in minor event/maidens on Flat. Makes little appeal on hurdle debut. Ordinary form in three Flat runs for this yard in 2022 (7f-1m4f). |
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|PU| (4)  (200/1 -33%)Ilfonce |
200/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ilfonce 200/1, Well held both starts to date (bumper/maiden hurdle). Tailed off in an Exeter bumper and Wincanton maiden hurdle. |
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|PU| (14)  (250/1 -25%)What An Icon |
250/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) What An Icon 250/1, Poor maiden on Flat and no encouragement in 2 juvenile hurdles. Has had a breathing operation since last seen. Limited maiden on the Flat and it's been a quiet start over hurdles; returns from wind op. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It's hard to look past useful Flat performer GOLDEN MOVE, who represents the in-form Paul Nicholls team and the son of Golden Horn can show his rivals the way home on his hurdling debut. Cornish Storm quickly made up for being pulled up over this C&D last month by posting an excellent second at huge odds over 1m7f at Wincanton four days later, and he merits respect with that experience under his belt. Solar System remains open to improvement after showing some encouragement on his latest outing in May last year and he could make the frame, provided he is fully tuned up for his return.
GOLDEN MOVE showed a good level of form on the Flat last summer and makes obvious appeal having been found a weak-looking race on hurdle debut. Cornish Storm and Doyen Quest can battle it out for minor honours.
Paul Nicholls has won the last two runnings of this maiden and his Triumph entry GOLDEN MOVE was quite decent on the Flat.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (4/1 -60%)Kado De Joie |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kado De Joie 4/1, French recruit who was shown fair form in juvenile hurdles at Doncaster and Kempton in recent months. Will need to raise his game to seriously trouble Roaring Legend. Kept on well enough when 2nd on Doncaster hurdle debut; outpointed in better race since. |
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2nd (4)  (28/1 -211%)Medieval Gold |
28/1(-211%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Medieval Gold 28/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas. New connections acquired him for 25,000 gns in October. Hurdle debut. Maiden for William Haggas; runner-up over 2m on heavy in October; sold 25,000gns since. |
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3rd (5)  (2/7 +57%)Roaring Legend |
2/7(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Roaring Legend 2/7, Fairly useful on Flat for James Ferguson and promising second on both starts over hurdles, latterly in a listed race at Musselburgh. Hard to beat. Second to talented Nicholls youngsters in both hurdle starts; this looks a lot easier. |
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4th (2)  (16/1 -33%)Dog Fox |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dog Fox 16/1, Fairly useful 1¼m Flat winner for Ed Dunlop. Should have a future over hurdles for his new connections but he's up against a useful one here in Roaring Legend. Won 2 Flat handicaps at 1m2f (soft and good) but did not go on; hurdle debut for new yard. |
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5th (1)  (40/1 -150%)Cosmic Soul |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cosmic Soul 40/1, Fair maiden on Flat for James Horton. Offered little on his Cheltenham hurdle debut last month but it was a Grade 2 so this is a more realistic assignment. Fair Flat form at 1m2f-2m; very highly tried on hurdle debut; more realistic task today. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ROARING LEGEND has filled second place on both of his previous starts over hurdles and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for Olly Murphy's gelding to go one better. That said, Kado De Joie could give him plenty to think about based on his effort at Doncaster two starts ago, while Cosmic Soul drops in grade and is the pick of the remainder.
ROARING LEGEND has shaped very promisingly when runner-up on both starts over hurdles and should make it third time lucky. Nicky Henderson's Kado de Joie is the obvious one to chase him home, although Dog Fox and Medieval Gold achieved enough on the Flat to think they could make an impact in a race like this if taking to hurdling.
Kado De Joie is capable of better but has ground to make up on ROARING LEGEND on their Kempton form last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (9/4 +32%)Enjoy Your Life |
9/4(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Enjoy Your Life 9/4, Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser who built on his solid reappearance second at Wincanton when cosily landing a 3m Exeter handicap in November. Better than bare result the last twice (in higher-grade races) and a bold show is anticipated. Has the form to feature but not easily trusted after his last two efforts. |
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2nd (5)  (11/8 -15%)Airtothethrone |
11/8(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Airtothethrone 11/8, Opened chase account at the second attempt over C&D last season and has performed with credit several times since, including when departing 3 out last time at Lingfield where he was going well at the time and likely to be involved in the finish. Since undergone a wind op and major chance back here. Still moving with some purpose when coming down three out at Lingfield two months ago. |
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3rd (4)  (13/2 -18%)Lubeat Foras |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lubeat Foras 13/2, Point/bumper winner who was third in each of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles at up to 2¾m. Hasn't shown much in handful of attempts over fences since returning from a lengthy absence in November and major improvement is needed in the jumping department. Has yet to find his form over fences (0-3) and jumping looks an issue. |
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4th (2)  (7/2 +30%)Mumbo Jumbo |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mumbo Jumbo 7/2, Yet to win a race of any description and while he has a big chance judged on his effort behind Enjoy Your Life at Exeter (beaten 3½ lengths into third there and now 7 lb better off with the winner), his 2 subsequent displays have not been at all inspiring. Pulled up the last twice but he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The suspicion is that point-to-point winner LUBEAT FORAS has yet to show his true colours under Rules, despite some flashes of ability, but he has slipped to an attractive mark and, with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, it may pay to side with Rebecca Curtis' charge to outrun his forecast odds. Airtothethrone showed up well for a long way before coming down three out at Lingfield most recently and, off an unchanged mark, the C&D winner can give the selection most to think about. The class-dropping Enjoy Your Life should be thereabouts at the line in these calmer waters.
With pretty significant doubts surrounding the other three, AIRTOTHETHRONE and Enjoy Your Life are the pair to concentrate on. The latter has plenty going for him eased in class here but Tim Vaughan's charge had yet to be asked for his effort when exiting at the third-last at Lingfield and, provided he is none the worse for that tumble, the 8-y-o could have the edge back at the scene of his breakthrough success last season. Mumbo Jumbo will be a threat if able to bounce back but it's a big 'if'.
Tim Vaughan's AIRTOTHETHRONE isn't on a bad mark at all and he was still going okay when coming to grief at Lingfield.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (5/4 +64%)Party Vibes |
5/4(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Party Vibes 5/4, £45,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on her completed start in Irish points and confirmed previous promise under Rules when opening her account in a 10-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f) on Boxing Day. Open to further improvement. Ex-Irish; off the mark over hurdles last time; progressive sort who is worth considering. |
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2nd (1)  (2/1 -100%)Ooh Betty |
2/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ooh Betty 2/1, Dual winner in May who quickly revived after a couple of lesser efforts when landing a Hereford handicap in good style in late November. Showed much improved form when headed in the dying strides at Lingfield subsequently and sets a clear standard on that effort. Three wins already this season; career-best form when a close second last time; chance. |
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3rd (7)  (12/1 -20%)Twyford's Diamond |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Twyford's Diamond 12/1, Showed little in a brace of bumpers but was much improved from hurdling bow when fifth of 16 in a maiden (150/1) at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 28 days ago. May do better still. Took a step forward when 19l fifth in a Newbury maiden last time; needs to improve again. |
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4th (2)  (7/2 +22%)Jaminska |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jaminska 7/2, Landed a 2m juvenile at Hereford last January and shaped encouragingly when runner-up on handicap bow at Taunton 10 months later before running about as well as could be expected against a superior pair back there in December. Tiring in third when fell heavily last at Chepstow last time. Winner last term; placed twice this season, latest in a mares' Listed novice; a possible. |
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5th (4)  (33/1 -313%)Giver The Hollie |
33/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Giver The Hollie 33/1, Placed both completed starts in Irish points and has shown some promise in bumpers/over hurdles but is probably more one for handicaps after this. Ex-Irish pointer; placed in a bumper and last time in a novice hurdle; improvement needed. |
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6th (6)  (150/1 -127%)Lily Baloo |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lily Baloo 150/1, Looks one for the longer term. From a good family; tailed off on hurdles debut here and looks more the sort for handicaps. |
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|PU| (5)  (100/1 -525%)Jacksbar |
100/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jacksbar 100/1, In need of the experience on hurdling debut at Taunton and went backwards at Hereford next time. Needs this for a handicap mark. Hasn't shown a great deal in two runs over hurdles; others stronger. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
OOH BETTY was arguably unlucky not to win when a nose second in a valuable event at Lingfield a month ago and a reproduction of that level of form would make her hard to beat in this company. Party Vibes won at Wincanton last time and she should not be underestimated, while Jaminska and Giver The Hollie are others with valid form claims.
OOH BETTY showed much improved form when a close second at Lingfield last month and will be hard to beat if reproducing that effort back in lesser company. Party Vibes opened her account in likeable fashion at Wincanton on Boxing Day and rates the main threat with further progress on the cards.
Although she has to give upwards of 4lb to her six rivals, OOH BETTY is taken to win again, with Party Vibes her most likely threat.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (6/5 +60%)Into The Park |
6/5(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Into The Park 6/5, Plenty about him physically and is improving with experience, making all for a ready success in a big-field maiden at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last time. Further progess likely now pitched into a handicap and he's a must for the shortlist. It wasn't a strong Newbury maiden that he won but did so easily; was Cheltenham entered. |
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2nd (7)  (11/4 +0%)Inca De Lafayette |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Inca De Lafayette 11/4, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts since returning to action in October, most recently landing a 12-runner handicap here (19f, good to soft). Cobden's pick of the Nicholls-trained trio and, with a 4 lb rise fair and this drop back in trip no problem, he has to enter calculations. Not sure what happened two runs back but he's won his other two races this season. |
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3rd (8)  (22/1 -144%)Celtic Art |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Celtic Art 22/1, Useful winner on Flat and bagged third success in this sphere when scoring at Lingfield in November. Below form both runs since, however, and needs to get back on track. Quite well handicapped but didn't look at home on the heavy ground at Wincanton last time. |
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4th (5)  (7/2 -27%)Vicki Vale |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Vicki Vale 7/2, Signed off last term by winning a C&D mares' novice and, having undergone a wind op during the summer, she has resumed this season with a series of solid efforts in handicaps, including when 2 lengths third to Inca de Lafayette here (19f, good to soft) last time. 2 lb better off with the winner now. Dual winner; placed in all her handicaps and coming back to 2m looks the right move. |
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5th (2)  (11/1 -83%)Lallygag |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lallygag 11/1, Brother to very smart chaser Lalor and proved a useful novice hurdler last season, winning on 3 occasions. No real surprise that he swiftly returns to this sphere following a couple of low-key displays over fences and while Harry Cobden prefers Inca De Lafayette, he's not discounted. Not looked happy over fences the last twice; returns to hurdling on a realistic mark. |
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6th (9)  (40/1 -82%)Current Mood |
40/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Current Mood 40/1, Three-time winner over hurdles during 2021/22 campaign and entitled to come on for her spin at Chepstow 3 weeks ago when returning from a 13-month absence. Still, others make more appeal. Needed to shape better on her return to be strongly considered for this. |
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7th (1)  (25/1 -79%)Wild Max |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Wild Max 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler who developed into a better chaser in 2022. Hasn't been seen for 19 months but he's potentially well treated on his return to hurdles, so it'll be interesting to see how he fares in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemates Lallygag and Inca De Lafayette. Prolific winner who has had a long time out; makes sense to heed market signals. |
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8th (3)  (50/1 -178%)Wolf Prince |
50/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Wolf Prince 50/1, Acquitted himself well in a couple of outings for Fergal O'Brien in 2022 but finished out with the washing when returning from a 17-month absence at Doncaster. Others look safer. Quiet run after a layoff and this a tough race in which to turn things around. |
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|PU| (4)  (100/1 -456%)Now Or Never |
100/1(-456%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Now Or Never 100/1, Fair form over hurdles in France and made the frame both starts over fences on the other side of the Channel, too. However, shaped as if amiss with usual tongue strap omitted (again absent here) on British debut at Newbury and he's opposable on the back of that. A winner in France but was weak in the betting on British debut and pulled up. |
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INTO THE PARK was an impressive winner of a maiden hurdle over 2m at Newbury last month and that performance suggests an opening mark of 120 may underestimate him on his handicap bow. Inca De Lafayette is an obvious threat to the selection, having won two of his last three starts, while Vicki Vale and Wild Max are others to consider.
There should be plenty more to come from INTO THE PARK, who did the job well when opening his account in a Newbury maiden and he has been handed what appears to be a fair mark for this handicap debut. It would be no surprise to see Vicki Vale turn the tables on Inca de Lafayette back down in trip here and she is feared most, while Lallygag is actually the most appealing of the Paul Nicholls-trained trio and is next on the list.
The unexposed INTO THE PARK (nap) brings significant potential into his handicap debut after dotting up at Newbury.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (6/1 -33%)Gilbertina |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gilbertina 6/1, Caused a 40/1 shock when winning on her return here last term and back to form when second over 2m3f here on Boxing Day. In the mix once more. Won 2m2f handicap here last winter; back to form on Boxing Day; this race is competitive. |
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2nd (5)  (10/3 +0%)Blue Beach |
10/3(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Blue Beach 10/3, Winning bumper/ hurdler who has made an encouraging start over fences this winter with third placings at Exeter and Huntingdon. Commands plenty of respect back in this sphere in refitted cheekpieces. Has been chasing; solid claims on hurdle form, good 2nd in sole handicap last March (2m4f). |
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3rd (4)  (2/1 +20%)Lavida Adiva |
2/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lavida Adiva 2/1, Winning pointer who landed 2m Catterick novice in December. Backed it up with a good third under a penalty in similar event there following month. Should go well again now handicapping. Left clear for 1m7f win; close 3rd over 2m3f (soft) since; should go well now handicapping. |
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4th (2)  (15/2 -7%)Golden Glance |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Golden Glance 15/2, Maiden winner at Haydock last spring and runner-up in handicaps at Aintree and Newcastle this winter. Very much one to consider with cheekpieces added. Good claims back at 2m4f after stout show over the trip on Boxing Day; cheekpieces added. |
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5th (3)  (3/1 +33%)Royale Dance |
3/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Royale Dance 3/1, Fair winner at 2m for Dan Skelton last term and quick to make her mark for current yard with success in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards despite taking a 6 lb rise. Lightly raced now but won with authority on 2nd start for yard (2m4f, soft); back up 6lb. |
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6th (1)  (20/1 -208%)Cottie |
20/1(-208%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cottie 20/1, Scored at Downpatrick last June but only ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 155 days ago on her final run for Henry de Bromhead. Can't be ruled out after a break for her new handler. Two hurdle wins from 14 attempts for H De Bromhead; off since September; conditions query. |
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LAVIDA ADIVA is progressing nicely and readily earns the nod after notching a comfortable win and a respectable placed effort (both at Catterick) on her last two starts. Second preference goes to Golden Glance, who finished 22 lengths ahead of Royale Dance (fifth) when she was commendable second at Aintree on her penultimate outing and, having filled the same place at Newcastle latest, she can uphold that form in first-time cheekpieces.
None of these can be ruled out but ROYALE DANCE rates the pick of the weights despite beimg shouldered with a 6 lb rise for her Leicester success so edges the vote. Lavida Adiva is feared most on her first venture into handicap company, although a solid case can also be made for course-winner Gilbertina and Dan Skelton's new-recruit Cottie.
Cases can be made for several promising mares but ROYALE DANCE can prove suited by this sharper test after winning at Leicester.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (7/2 -100%)Macklin |
7/2(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Macklin 7/2, Chase winner in France in 2020. Won 4 of his 6 starts in points for this yard last year and interesting recruit to hunters. Has been paying his way in points, winning four of his last five. |
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2nd (3)  (5/1 +29%)Lieutenant Rocco |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lieutenant Rocco 5/1, Useful on his day but unpredictable and arrives on the back of a tame display in a handicap chase at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Might make more of an impact in this less intense scenario. Formerly smart and still useful last season; recent hunter chase debut was very laboured. |
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3rd (5)  (9/1 -50%)My Reprieve |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) My Reprieve 9/1, Chase winner in France last summer. Runner-up in a point last month ahead of this hunter debut. Beaten by a talented ex-Paul Nicholls horse on debut for this yard in a recent 3m point. |
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4th (2)  (2/1 -100%)Lalor |
2/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lalor 2/1, Smart chaser earlier in his career. Off 2 months, shaped as if retaining a good chunk of that ability when second in a Wincanton hunter 19 days ago. Can go one better now. Former quality handicapper; encouraging 2nd on hunter chase debut after an absence. |
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5th (8)  (33/1 +18%)Haven't Time |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Haven't Time 33/1, Winning pointer who was in process of running well when falling in hunter chase at Ludlow on Rules debut in January 2022. No encouragement over hurdles for Kerry Lee last season, though. Off since last April but possibilities if as good as he was; run well in a hunter chase. |
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6th (11)  (5/1 +58%)Singapore Saga |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Singapore Saga 5/1, Irresolute performer but she did win an Exeter hunter last March. Pulled up at Stratford when last seen under Rules in June but has a win and a third to her name in points this winter. Capable mare on her day but heavy ground has looked an issue in the past; wind surgery. |
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7th (4)  (66/1 -136%)Say About It |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Say About It 66/1, Won a small-field Stratford hunter in May 2022 but pulled up there when next seen under Rules 12 months later. Fit from a point second last month but has plenty to find on form with some of these rivals. Has won over regulation fences but he's down the pecking order here. |
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8th (6)  (200/1 -300%)Broadclyst |
200/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Broadclyst 200/1, Temperamental sort. Pulled up in a Newton Abbot hunter last May and fell in a point on his reappearance last month. Easy to look elsewhere. Has won his share of points but was beaten when falling in the latest. |
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|PU| (7)  (15/2 +0%)Drop Flight |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Drop Flight 15/2, Fairly useful ex-French chaser who was placed on all 4 completed starts in hunter chases for this yard at the beginning of 2023. No impact in 2 chases for Noel Williams this winter but can fare better back in a hunter. Three times a runner-up in hunter chases last year and ran to a respectable level. |
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|PU| (10)  (150/1 -200%)Rewritetherules |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rewritetherules 150/1, Multiple point winner and posted his best effort under Rules for a while when third in Stratford hunter (17f, good) last summer. Disappointed on Warwick return last month, though. A declining force last year and he was pulled up at Warwick; others preferred. |
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Plenty of promise could be taken from LALOR's second at Wincanton at the beginning of the month, given that was his first start in 670 days, and the veteran could be hard to beat with the benefit of that outing. Lieutenant Rocco has to be of interest now switched to this sphere, while multiple point-to-point winner Macklin also makes the shortlist.
The talented LALOR made a sound start to his hunter career when second at Wincanton recently and is the one to beat. Macklin won a chase in France earlier in his career and was prolific in points for Will Biddick last year so he's second choice ahead of Drop Flight.
Will Biddick's MACKLIN has been showing enough in points to believe he can make his presence felt.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (11/1 -22%)Brickadank |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Brickadank 11/1, Went agonisingly close in a Newcastle handicap chase last spring but hasn't managed to match that form since and record now stands at 0-36 under Rules. Longstanding maiden; 2lb out of the handicap; fair runs last twice; others appeal more. |
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2nd (6)  (10/1 -200%)Onenightintown |
10/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Onenightintown 10/1, Dual chase scorer in 2022 and, having edged just below his last winning mark, he got his head back in front when seeing off 5 rivals at Catterick (19.2f, soft) recently. 2 lb nudge fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Winner over this trip at Catterick last time; fair chance off 2lb higher mark on that form. |
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3rd (5)  (10/3 +76%)Boys Of Wexford |
10/3(+76%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Boys Of Wexford 10/3, Immediate improvement for the switch to fences last term, scoring on debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter and placed next 3 starts. However, he hasn't shown much spark since returning to action in November and hopes now pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking a revival. Uttoxeter winner in 2022; out of form this term; headgear tried; a bit to prove at present. |
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4th (1)  (13/8 +14%)Cokytho |
13/8(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cokytho 13/8, Fair chaser in France and stepped up on what he showed in 3 outings for Oliver Sherwood last term (and on debut for this yard) when finding just one too strong over 17.2f here last time. Moving back up in trip looks a good move and he's a key player off the same mark. Exposed maiden; two creditable runs here for this yard, last time second over 2m1f; player. |
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5th (3)  (11/2 -57%)Living's Boy An Co |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Living's Boy An Co 11/2, Off the mark in emphatic fashion over this C&D in October 2022. That's his sole taste of success from 28 starts under Rules but he did well under the circumstances at Sedgefield (19.3f, heavy) last time and continues to edge down the weights. C&D winner in 2022; fair third at Sedgefield last time; interesting with headgear back on. |
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6th (4)  (9/2 +75%)Higgs |
9/2(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Higgs 9/2, By no means disgraced when third at Leicester on penultimate start but he's 0-12 in this sphere and has failed to complete on 4 of his last half-a-dozen outings. 0-12 over fences; third at Leicester two runs back; conditions suit; one to consider.. |
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A respectable second despite a late stumble in a similar race over 2m1f here last month, COKYTHO has plenty going for him at this level and the return to this trip is expected to suit in this company. An experienced chaser, the Alex Hales-trained gelding is presented with a good chance to finally break his maiden. The shortlist is completed by previous C&D winner Living's Boy An Co and recent Catterick scorer Onenightintown.
Ben Pauling's string could hardly be in better form and CASA TALL is taken to make it third time lucky for the yard. It's probably best to forgive his poor display at Fontwell given that conditions were atrocious that day and he showed enough on his return from a break at Carlisle to suggest that the fire within still burns bright. Cokytho and Living's Boy An Co rate the main dangers in that order of preference, while recent Catterick scorer Onenightintown also merits respect.
In a low-grade race LIVING'S BOY AN CO, who has headgear back on, is taken to beat Higgs and Onenightintown.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (8/15 +27%)Lady Balko |
8/15(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lady Balko 8/15, Improved since handicapping, winning by 14 lengths at Hereford last week. The step up to 3m shouldn't inconvenience her and she's the one to beat under a penalty. Bolted up last week at Hereford and tough to beat under a penalty if in the same form. |
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2nd (4)  (11/2 +8%)Ginderella |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ginderella 11/2, Maiden hurdler but her runner-up efforts at Wincanton and Uttoxeter this winter suggest she can put that right at some point. Latest Uttoxeter conqueror seems to be improving and this mare has a chance. |
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3rd (2)  (5/1 +0%)Cooleenymore |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cooleenymore 5/1, Has made the frame in all 4 handicaps, on the latest finishing second of 8 over 20.5f at Leicester (heavy). Has cheekpieces added for the first time here. This mark looks challenging but she should give her running. |
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4th (5)  (16/1 -78%)Sindabella |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sindabella 16/1, Back to winning ways at Exeter (18.5f) in December. Creditable fourth there next time but needs to shrug off a poor run at Leicester since. Exeter winner in December; below par latest and heavy ground perhaps not ideal. |
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5th (3)  (14/1 -115%)Bridget Mary |
14/1(-115%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bridget Mary 14/1, £75,000 buy after winning a point. Beaten a long way in maiden/novice hurdles but she's one who could come into her own now handicapping. The booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye. An Irish point winner who is entitled to raise her game now handicapping off a modest mark. |
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It is very hard to oppose LADY BALKO, who bolted up by 19 lengths over an extended 2m5f at Hereford last week and only has to carry a 7lb penalty here. Ginderella filled the runner-up spot at Uttoxeter on her most recent outing and could do so once again if the selection runs to form. Cooleenymore remains a maiden but is more than capable of picking up some minor money.
If LADY BALKO is in the same form as when successful at Hereford last week she should be up to defying a penalty. Bridget Mary appeals as a possible improver in handicaps and might be the one to follow David Pipe's charge home.
Ginderella can chase home LADY BALKO who is hard to oppose under a penalty after winning so easily last week at Hereford.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (3/1 +10%)Bobby Shaftoe |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bobby Shaftoe 3/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. 12/1, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Can give a good account. Four-time winner over 1m4f-2m here, but this looks an inadequate test for him now. |
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2nd (11)  (6/1 +25%)Lochnaver |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Lochnaver 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 9/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Below form since winning from 1lb higher over C&D in November; needs to bounce back. |
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3rd (3)  (7/1 +56%)Mass Consumption |
7/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mass Consumption 7/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 18 days ago. Respected. 0-10 and trip looked inadequate when fourth over C&D last time. |
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4th (6)  (10/3 +33%)Isle Of Wolves |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Isle Of Wolves 10/3, Twenty five runs since last win in 2019. 10/3, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there eased 1 lb. 2-43 a concern, but placed in his last three goes over C&D and lower in the weights now. |
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5th (2)  (6/1 +14%)Little Ted |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Little Ted 6/1, Course winner. 11/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 32 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Back up in trip. Unreliable individual. Solid efforts over 1m here in last five starts; no problem with the return to further. |
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6th (7)  (10/1 +0%)Prince Achille |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Prince Achille 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 8/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D. Off 141 days and needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner last September but modest next time; off five months. |
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7th (9)  (17/2 -6%)Great Colaci |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Great Colaci 17/2, 9-time course winner who landed 12-runner minor event at this C&D 10 days ago. Very much one to consider. Nine-time course winner, but may find a couple too strong back at this level. |
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8th (8)  (18/1 -80%)Absolute Dream |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Absolute Dream 18/1, Course winner. 40/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. One for the shortlist. Third over C&D last time; each-way claims again with a repeat. |
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9th (10)  (50/1 -213%)Miss Billie |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Miss Billie 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (11f) 41 days ago. Makes handicap debut with work to do. Well beaten in three starts; hard to recommend unless market suggests otherwise. |
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10th (4)  (28/1 -75%)A Shining Moon |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) A Shining Moon 28/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 132 days ago, going in snatches. Off 132 days. Modest on the Flat, so more is needed. 1-19; may need a stiffer test than this now and has been off 132 days. |
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Joe Fanning got a good tune out of Great Colaci when landing a classified stakes here 10 days ago and the Gillian Boanas-trained gelding cannot be ruled out back in a handicap of a lowly rating. However, this is more demanding and, with that in mind, LITTLE TED shades the vote. The selection is effective on Tapeta and, off just 1lb above his last winning turf mark, he looks worth chancing. Bobby Shaftoe and Isle of Wolves are also considered.
A few with chances but BUSBY hinted at a revival with a recent C&D third and gets the vote off a 1 lb lower mark now. Isle of Wolves arrives on a long losing sequence but is weighted to have a big say, while in-form pair Great Colaci and Absolute Dream need factoring in too.
This can go to ISLE OF WOLVES who is lower in the weights than when placed in his last three attempts over C&D.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (7/4 +56%)No Questions Asked |
7/4(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) No Questions Asked 7/4, £50,000 buy after winning a 2-finisher point in April 2022. It's taken a while for his new stable to get him to track but he'd still be of interest if backed as the yard has had a few first-time-out bumper winners recently. Won an English point in 2022; bought for £50,000; long absence to overcome; interesting. |
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2nd (2)  (15/8 +37%)Heart Over Head |
15/8(+37%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Heart Over Head 15/8, €27,000 Soldier of Fortune gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Alaphilippe and fairly useful 2½m chase winner Born For War. Tongue tied for debut. Stable enjoys plenty of bumper success. 27,000euros 3yo by Soldier Of Fortune; half-brother to 3 winners; yard fine bumper record. |
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3rd (3)  (11/2 +31%)Magical Hill |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Magical Hill 11/2, Kingston Hill gelding was placed in an Irish point before making a sound start to his Rules career when third in a Catterick bumper last month. Placed in an Irish point and at Catterick behind two previous bumper winners; big shout. |
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4th (6)  (6/1 -118%)Lusso Milan |
6/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lusso Milan 6/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when second of 11 at Plumpton just before Christmas. Sets the standard for the rest to aim at. 40,000euros 3yo; second in mares' event at Plumpton on debut; place chance. |
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5th (5)  (10/1 -11%)Gotthereintheend |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gotthereintheend 10/1, Showed ability when 4 lengths second of 9 in Bangor bumper on debut last April. Absent since. Second in what looked an ordinary Bangor bumper last April; this looks a tougher race. |
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Entitled to be wiser after finishing second in a similar race at Plumpton on her debut in December, LUSSO MILAN created a very favourable impression and could be hard to beat if taking a step forward. Ballywite has a solid jumps pedigree and warrants a betting check on his racecourse debut. Magical Hill and Gotthereintheend are a couple of others to consider as they have previous bumper experience to draw upon.
LUSSO MILAN gets the vote to go one better than on debut. The chief threat may come from newcomers, with Ballywite, Heart Over Head and No Questions all hailing from stables no stranger to bumper success.
Having shaped so well when third to two previous winners on his debut, MAGICAL HILL is taken to beat the newcomer Heart Over Head.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (15/8 +6%)Pallas Lord |
15/8(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pallas Lord 15/8, 3-time C&D winner who also bagged 9-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago. Can race off a 1 lb lower mark here so holds obvious claims in his hat-trick bid. In terrific form at 1m and 7f here of late; 1lb lower than latest win last Wednesday. |
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2nd (4)  (5/1 +29%)Masterpainter |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Masterpainter 5/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on 1st time and shortlisted. Sole win on handicap debut over 1m as 2yo; vulnerable on Tapeta this winter. |
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3rd (8)  (6/1 -100%)Odd Socks Havana |
6/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Odd Socks Havana 6/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, good length second of 8 to Pallas Lord in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, running on. Enters calculations. Three C&D wins; two good runs against Pallas Lord here this winter; tight again. |
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4th (1)  (7/2 +30%)Vampire Slayer |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Vampire Slayer 7/2, Off 8 months and hinted at a revival when fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 29 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and very much in the mix. Promise at 1m in Ireland as 2yo; mixed in Britain but should come on for recent C&D run. |
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5th (7)  (11/1 -83%)Pop Favorite |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Pop Favorite 11/1, 5-time C&D winner. 6/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Can give a good account. Five C&D wins; ended Pallas Lord's winning run in January; obvious contender. |
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6th (5)  (5/1 +38%)Jems Bond |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jems Bond 5/1, 5-time course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 3 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Five wins at 6f and 7f on this track; has C&D form, too, but rarely attempts 1m. |
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7th (2)  (28/1 -100%)Whatwouldyouknow |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Whatwouldyouknow 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 29 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. Last three Tapeta wins over C&D, latest in November; has gone off the boil of late. |
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8th (6)  (100/1 -400%)Humble Spark |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Humble Spark 100/1, Only sixth of 8 to Pallas Lord in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Little impact in handicaps so far; well beaten behind Pallas Lord over C&D latest. |
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The hat-trick chasing Pallas Lord is in the form of his life and has to be of interest now he reunited with Jason Hart, who guided the gelding to success over this C&D on his penultimate start. However, POP FAVORITE was well on top when beating him here last month and, 1lb better off at the weights, he's taken to confirm the form. Odd Socks Havana and Jems Bond can also get competitive.
Hat-trick seeking PALLAS LORD is impossible to ignore as he is able to race off a 1 lb lower mark than when successful here a week ago. Odd Socks Havana chased home Donald Whillans' 6-y-o there and again looks booked for second ahead of multiple course scorers Jems Bond and Pop Favorite.
Odd Socks Havana can go well again but PALLAS LORD has a good chance again providing his busy spell doesn't catch up with him.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (17/2 -31%)Desert Master |
17/2(-31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Desert Master 17/2, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 33 days ago. Drop back to the minimum trip will be in his favour and likely to be on the premises. Respectable Polytrack form for previous yard; well held on Tapeta for new connections. |
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2nd (8)  (12/1 +52%)Tip Top Tank |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tip Top Tank 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 46 days ago. Down in trip for this handicap debut. Will only be of interest if the market vibes are notably upbeat. Modest form in 3 runs at 6f/7f; handicaps more likely but lots to find dropped to 5f. |
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3rd (4)  (12/1 -100%)Smooth Silesie |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Smooth Silesie 12/1, Improved to win 7-runner handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 9 days ago. More needed under a penalty here. Remote 2nd to Jungle Dance at Wolverhampton before better effort to win on Polytrack (5f). |
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4th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Grid Iron Maiden |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grid Iron Maiden 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (5f), slowly away. Off 176 days ahead of this handicap debut and big step forward needed. Glimmer of promise in final 2yo start, over 5f at Southwell in August; handicap debut. |
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5th (3)  (5/2 -33%)Jungle Dance |
5/2(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jungle Dance 5/2, 3/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 14 days ago by 4¼ lengths from Smooth Silesie. Engaged 2.47 Lingfield Monday. In fine form for 5f wins on last two starts; 6lb penalty for yesterday's Lingfield win. |
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6th (7)  (17/2 +39%)Lady Of The Garr |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lady Of The Garr 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at this course (6f). Off 162 days and she's opposable. Course form at 6f; well held in 2 handicaps since; return to 5f can suit; lacks recent run. |
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7th (6)  (9/2 +36%)Arlington |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Arlington 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in nursery (22/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 91 days and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Minor handicap form in the autumn, over C&D and at Wolverhampton; likely to need the run. |
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8th (1)  (5/2 +0%)Zachary |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Zachary 5/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Good second of 6 in handicap (13/8) at Kempton (6f) 13 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and he's the one to beat. Both wins on Polytrack but has run well over C&D; back to form latest after a quiet spell. |
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ZACHARY did himself no favours by rearing at the start at Kempton last time and that second-placed effort can be marked up as a result. Notably a well-supported favourite that day, it's safe to assume the Charlie Johnston-trained gelding still has plenty to offer and is worth another chance. Desert Master is unexposed on the all-weather and warrants closer inspection on just his second start since being gelded. Smooth Silesie is also respected.
The suggestion is DESERT MASTER, who has slipped to an attractive mark and shaped well on his first start since being gelded when fourth in a 6f Southwell handicap, leaving the impression that this return to the minimum trip would be just the ticket. Zachary hit the crossbar at Kempton recently and he won't go down without a fight, while Smooth Silesie can claim minor honours.
Jungle Dance would be respected if turning out under a penalty but SMOOTH SILESIE also appeals as a filly with more to offer.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (9/1 -300%)Azure Angel |
9/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Azure Angel 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 9/4). 7-month absence to overcome but 3 lb rise almost certainly underestimates her and she's in good hands to make further progress. 3-3 on the AW; market should indicate how ready she is on return from 226 days off. |
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2nd (4)  (5/1 +44%)The Caltonian |
5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Caltonian 5/1, Four-time course winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 7/2) 16 days ago. Perhaps a shade too high in the weights for now. Excellent run of form came to a halt here (7f) last time; has a bit to prove now. |
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3rd (7)  (11/8 +39%)Solray |
11/8(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Solray 11/8, Promising individual. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 73 days ago, well on top finish. Remains open to improvement. 2-3 over C&D late last year; likely there is still plenty more to come from him. |
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4th (6)  (11/1 +31%)Mondammej |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mondammej 11/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Thirty-two runs since last win in 2021. 7/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Opposable. Talented but hugely frustrating; losing run now up to 32 which makes him hard to recommend. |
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5th (3)  (10/3 +49%)Secret Guest |
10/3(+49%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Secret Guest 10/3, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D 16 days ago by ¾ length from Mondammej. 3 lb rise could be enough to find him out in this stronger race. 3lb higher than when beating a couple of these over C&D last time; big run likely. |
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6th (8)  (9/1 -20%)Mighty Power |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mighty Power 9/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable 1¼ lengths third of 12 to Secret Guest in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 16 days ago, not much room. Place possibilities. Three of his four wins have come over C&D; unlucky not to go closer when third last time. |
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7th (1)  (25/1 -127%)Lethal Nymph |
25/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lethal Nymph 25/1, 9/2, below form fifth of 16 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good). Off 137 days ahead of this debut for new yard but he's 1-1 on the AW and is by no means discounted. Four wins in 2022 and 1-1 on AW; makes stable debut after 137 days off; market can guide. |
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8th (5)  (25/1 -39%)Zaman Jemil |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Zaman Jemil 25/1, C&D winner. 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Harry Charlton and he's likely to find a few too good. C&D winner; should be suited by return to this trip on stable debut, but others stronger. |
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The relatively unexposed SOLRAY posted an authoritative victory over C&D when last seen in December, making it two wins from three starts at this track, and a 7lb rise may not be enough to stop Jane Chapple-Hyam's charge going in again. The Caltonian has improved beyond all recognition this winter and he rates as one for the shortlist, while Azure Angel won with more in hand than the winning margin suggests over 6f at Chelmsford last July.
SOLRAY looked a sprinter going places when scoring in decisive fashion over C&D in December and, with the promise of better to come, this 7 lb higher mark may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. Provided she is fit enough to do herself justice following a seven-month break, the unexposed Azure Angel will likely emerge as the main danger ahead of Lethal Nymph and Mighty Power.
The vote goes to three-time C&D winner MIGHTY POWER who is in receipt of upwards of 7lb from his seven rivals.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (15/8 +32%)Sisyphean |
15/8(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sisyphean 15/8, Fair maiden who came in a solid fourth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 5/2). Off 136 days but holds good claims. Showed ability in three starts on turf last year an sets a useful standard on return. |
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2nd (6)  (6/1 +50%)Native King |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Native King 6/1, Hooded, ninth of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, 7/2) on debut 24 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. Kingman colt is open to improvement. Prominent in the market when well held on his debut over 6f here; should do better. |
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3rd (7)  (5/6 -4%)No Retreat |
5/6(-4%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) No Retreat 5/6, €200,000 yearling, €1,200,000 2-y-o, Siyouni colt. Brother to useful 1½m winner Esquiline. Hails from leading yard and holds an Irish Derby entry. Rates a most interesting newcomer. Stable gets plenty of winners first time out; Irish Derby entry and big price tag. |
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4th (3)  (14/1 +0%)Bluestone |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bluestone 14/1, Fifth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/1) on debut 72 days ago, slowly away. Can build on it. Showed some ability when fifth on his Wolverhampton debut; improvement can be expected. |
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5th (9)  (20/1 -150%)Superfluidity |
20/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Superfluidity 20/1, Quality Road gelding. Dam, French/US 1m-1¼m winner (incluidng US Grade 3 events), sister to very smart performer up to 1½m Yucatan out of Prix Jacques le Marois/Breeders' Cup Mile winner Six Perfections. Considered debutant who needs monitoring in the betting. Nice pedigree and stable can get them ready first time out; market useful. |
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6th (2)  (28/1 -100%)Sycamore Gap |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sycamore Gap 28/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 125/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 16 days ago, nearest finish. Considered. Showed more when fourth over C&D last time, but may still be one for handicaps. |
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7th (10)  (100/1 -150%)Fairfax Beauty |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fairfax Beauty 100/1, 13,000 gns foal, 10,000 gns yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Sky Whale. Dam 1½m-1¾m winner. Newcomer is no forlorn hope. Stable not a noted source of winning newcomers.. |
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8th (1)  (80/1 -300%)Letsbefrank |
80/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Letsbefrank 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, first run since leaving John Butler when sixth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 16 days ago. Can do better in due course. Some ability in one start for John Butler, but midfield on stable debut; one for handicaps. |
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9th (4)  (150/1 -275%)Born To Charm |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Born To Charm 150/1, Charming Thought gelding. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs). Market can guide on debut run. Stable not noted for winning newcomers. |
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10th (5)  (150/1 -275%)Highland Laird |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Highland Laird 150/1, Highland Reel gelding. Dam, 5f-6f winner, out of Argentinian Group 1 7f winner Valery Lady, from a very good South American family. Betting can prove an accurate guide. Would be a rare winning newcomer from the stable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Bluestone made late headway into fifth after being slowly away over 7f at Wolverhampton in December and, stepping up in trip with that experience under his belt, he should be able to make his presence felt for the in-form Charlie Johnston team. That said, It may pay to side with well-bred newcomer NO RETREAT to get off the mark at the first time of asking as he bids to repay some of his 1,200,000-euro price tag. Fellow debutant Superfluidity warrants respect and any positivity for him in the market should be noted.
Roger Varian's Siyouni colt NO RETREAT comes with a hefty sales tag and holds a Group 1 entry so is taken to make a winning start at the chief expense of Kevin Ryan's form choice Sisyphean. George Boughey saddles two of interest in the shape of Native King and Superfluidity and they need considering too in an intriguing novice.
The choice is SISYPHEAN who sets a useful standard judged on his 2yo turf form and is taken to make a successful reappearance.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (11/2 +61%)Golden Rainbow |
11/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Golden Rainbow 11/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Chance on old form. 0-13 since winning over C&D in October 2022; tongue-tie will need to make a difference.. |
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2nd (2)  (10/1 -25%)Another Angel |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Another Angel 10/1, Modest gelding. Three wins from 20 runs last year. 12/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Eight C&D win; capable of making an impact if putting his best foot forward. |
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3rd (6)  (18/1 +10%)Hard Nut |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Hard Nut 18/1, Modest gelding. Eighteen runs since last win in 2019. 13/2, last of 6 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 5 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over. Losing run up to 18; failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford last time; look elsewhere. |
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4th (1)  (20/1 -67%)Aclaim To Fame |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aclaim To Fame 20/1, Modest filly. 14/1, bit below form 3 lengths sixth of 12 to Street Life in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Behind a couple of these when not enjoying a clear run here last time; still more needed. |
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5th (8)  (7/2 +0%)Street Life |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Street Life 7/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Solid claims. Three of these behind when winning over C&D this month; latest race may have come too soon. |
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5th (3)  (11/4 +31%)Atlantic Heart |
11/4(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Atlantic Heart 11/4, Modest mare. One win from 25 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 16 days ago. One of the more likely winners. 1-25, but not disgraced the last twice; drops to this level for the first time. |
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7th (7)  (9/4 +0%)Noble Captain |
9/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Noble Captain 9/4, Modest gelding. Course winner. Winner here in January. 5/1, respectable third of 12 in minor event at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Big player. Won a similar contest over 6f here last month; big chance on form, but 5f a query. |
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8th (4)  (25/1 -79%)Embla |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Embla 25/1, Modest mare. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 26 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others preferred. 2-30 and patchy form since winning a similar contest at Southwell last March; opposable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ATLANTIC HEART posted a gallant effort when finishing fourth over C&D in blinkers earlier this month and, with the headgear retained here, she could be worth siding with in what looks a competitive affair. Noble Captain shaped as though a drop in trip would suit when weakening into third over 6f here last week and he may give the selection most to think about, while Street Life can make the frame if returning to the form which saw him land a similar C&D event on his penultimate start.
NOBLE CAPTAIN has been in good form since the turn of the year and, having shaped as though the return to the minimum trip would be in his favour when third over 6f in a similar event here last week, he looks the way to go. Atlantic Heart and Street Life rate the main dangers.
The vote goes to ATLANTIC HEART (nap) who has run well behind Bonito Cavalo the last twice. He drops to this level for the first time.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (3/1 +57%)Sherdil |
3/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sherdil 3/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, respectable fifth of 12 in classified event over C&D 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Has had a rear view of Rockley Point in their last three meetings and losing run up to 21. |
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2nd (3)  (15/2 -173%)Mutabaahy |
15/2(-173%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mutabaahy 15/2, C&D winner. 10/1, shaped much better than bare result when fourth of 12 in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago, nearest finish after meeting trouble. Leading claims. Caught the eye when fourth here last time, but has only landed one of his last 51 starts. |
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3rd (8)  (7/2 +22%)Sir Benedict |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sir Benedict 7/2, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022 but did go close in a similar event over C&D in January. 14/1, fifth of 11 in C&D handicap 16 days ago, never nearer. Considered. 3-46 and not the most consistent, but every chance on these terms if on a going day. |
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4th (1)  (14/1 +44%)Independent Beauty |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Independent Beauty 14/1, Remains a maiden after 32 runs. Ninth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this course (6f) 18 days ago. 0-32 and nothing in her recent form to suggest a breakthrough success is imminent. |
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5th (4)  (22/1 -38%)Quanah |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Quanah 22/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in classified event (80/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago. C&D winner in 2020, but unplaced in his last 12 starts; hard to fancy even at this level. |
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6th (2)  (11/2 -38%)Joshua R |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Joshua R 11/2, C&D winner. 7/2, ninth of 12 in classified event over C&D on reappearance18 days ago. Might strip fitter now. Dual C&D winner who didn't enjoy a clear run here last time; should fare better. |
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7th (5)  (11/4 -10%)Rockley Point |
11/4(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rockley Point 11/4, Four-time course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable second of 6 in classified event at Chelmsford (5f, 11/4) 5 days ago Four-time course winner who comes into this in better form than many. |
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8th (6)  (20/1 +0%)Royal Mariner |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Royal Mariner 20/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Below form sixth of 12 in classified event at this course (6f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Out of the frame in all 14 starts for this yard; look elsewhere. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ROCKLEY POINT was second in a similar event over 5f at Chelmsford last week and it would be no surprise to see the veteran go one better here. That said, Sir Benedict was not disgraced in handicap company over C&D last time and should not be underestimated, while Joshua R and Sherdil are others who merit a place on the shortlist.
MUTABAAHY would have gone close with a clear run here last time and is given a chance to build on that promise. Sir Benedict and Rockley Point can give him most to do.
The choice is SIR BENEDICT who is the only one of these whose BHA rating is bang on the race ceiling.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (28/1 -12%)Billy Mcgarry |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Billy Mcgarry 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, seventh of 9 in classified event at this course (6f) 24 days ago. Others are preferred. Sole win in 17 starts came on turf; out of the frame in all eight starts on the AW. |
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2nd (12)  (22/1 +33%)Brother Dave |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Brother Dave 22/1, Maiden who ran poorly at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time. The wait for a first win is likely to go on. 0-10; return to this trip may help, but far from solid. |
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3rd (2)  (10/3 +5%)Sparkling Spirit |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sparkling Spirit 10/3, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 5 days ago, conceding first run. Expected to be bang there. 0-19 but only beaten a neck last time; has made the frame in both previous starts over C&D. |
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4th (8)  (20/1 -25%)Written Broadcast |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Written Broadcast 20/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. 5/1, fifth of 8 in classified event at Southwell (1m) 26 days ago. Something to find on form. Placed just once in five visits here and not at his best of late; others preferred. |
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5th (3)  (9/1 +44%)Drakeholes |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Drakeholes 9/1, C&D winner but below form in 2 comeback runs last month. Out of the frame in all eight starts since winning over C&D at the end of 2022. |
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6th (4)  (9/2 +0%)Marcello Si |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Marcello Si 9/2, Won 1m course handicap and a C&D classified event last month, beating the reopposing Shine's Ambition by ½ length in latter. Should give another good account. Won over 1m and 7f here last month; may not face much pressure for the early lead. |
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7th (9)  (28/1 -211%)Mr Coco Bean |
28/1(-211%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mr Coco Bean 28/1, Thirty five runs since last win in 2021 but he has been a creditable third over C&D on his last 2 outings. Losing run up to 35, but has run well over C&D the last twice and looked unlucky last time. |
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8th (10)  (33/1 -136%)Rum Runner |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rum Runner 33/1, Course winner. Bit below form fifth of 11 in classified event over C&D (15/2) 47 days ago. Hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck in recent starts, but no obvious excuse last time. |
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9th (1)  (9/4 +0%)Strictly Dreaming |
9/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Strictly Dreaming 9/4, 28/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 3 days ago, readily. A 5 lb penalty may not stop her if in a similar mood. Bolted up when off the mark at Wolverhampton on Saturday; shorter trip poses a question. |
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10th (5)  (14/1 -100%)Inexplicable |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Inexplicable 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable second of 11 in classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. Running consistently well on Tapeta lately especially at Wolverhampton, but 0-10 here. |
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11th (6)  (22/1 -38%)Atrafan |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Atrafan 22/1, Six-time course winner. 10/1, ninth of 10 in classified event at Southwell (7f) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Six course wins over 6f, but 7f here seems to find him out. |
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12th (7)  (11/1 +31%)Shine's Ambition |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shine's Ambition 11/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Second to Marcello Si over C&D last month but not in the same form when sixth over 6f here since. Ran Marcello Si close over C&D last month, but didn't match that form last time; now 0-20. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
STRICTLY DREAMING had plenty in hand when winning over an extended mile at Wolverhampton on Saturday and Ian Williams' filly merits the utmost respect on the back of that performance. Marcello Si has won two of his last three starts and has to be of interest as a result, while Inexplicable and Mr Coco Bean are the pick of the remainder.
STRICTLY DREAMING had plenty to spare at Wolverhampton on Saturday and could prove a tough nut to crack if coping with the quick turnaround. Sparkling Spirit, Marcello Si, a dual course winner last month, and Inexplicable can give her most to think about.
The vote goes to SPARKLING SPIRIT, placed in both starts over C&D and beaten just a neck off this mark at Southwell last Thursday.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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