There were 29 Races on Sunday 19th April 2026 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Plumpton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (4) (9/2 +36%)Star Prospect |
9/2(+36%) | (4) Star Prospect 9/2, 24 Apr; 135,000 euros Starman colt; half-brother to Ameeq, very smart at 5f; dam useful at 8f; top trainer. Starman colt is a half-brother to four winners; check market.. |
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2nd (3) (5/2 +0%)Carry The Flag |
5/2(+0%) | (3) Carry The Flag 5/2, 7 May; 250,000 euros No Nay Never colt; half-brother to Raafedd, smart at 7f; dam smart at 5f at 2yo; top course jockey/trainer combination; obvious chance. No Nay Never colt was a 250,000euros yearling; should be competitive on debut. |
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3rd (6) (7/1 -8%)What A Girl Wants |
7/1(-8%) | (6) What A Girl Wants 7/1, 1 Feb; 90,000gns Persian Force filly; half-sister to Dubai Dominion, smart at 7f; dam smart at 7f; yard's third string in race but of interest. Half-sister to four winners inc' Dubai Dominion (RPR 102); Egan rides Blixen Force. |
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4th (2) (6/5 +20%)Blixen Force |
6/5(+20%) | (2) Blixen Force 6/5, Good effort third when beaten 3 1/4l in the Brocklesby at Doncaster on debut; effective 5f, acts on good to soft, speedily-bred; big, strong 2yo, should improve. Beaten fav' in Brocklesby when third; can put experience to use and Egan rides. |
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5th (1) (50/1 -52%)Arizona Raider |
50/1(-52%) | (1) Arizona Raider 50/1, 2 Apr; 9,000 euros Arizona colt; half-brother to Lady Chartwell, very useful at 10f. Half-brother to two winners inc' Lady Chartwell (RPR 84); there are easier races to start. |
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6th (5) (14/1 -75%)Belle Island |
14/1(-75%) | (5) Belle Island 14/1, Backed up debut form when made plenty of use of and 2l third in a maiden at Dundalk second start; speedily-bred, effective 5f, acts on AW, sound surfaces will suit; useful sort. Third of six on second m'den run at Dundalk last time; others preferred. |

BLIXEN FORCE has the benefit of a run, which could prove crucial. The Persian Force colt was sent off favourite for the Brocklesby at Doncaster just over three weeks ago and showed some greenness when asked for his effort over a furlong from home. It was a promising run to finish third to A Bear Affair and he can build on it. Stablemate Belle Island has performed well on the all-weather and the soft ground presents a different challenge. Ballydoyle newcomer Carry The Flag also has to be on the shortlist. The No Nay Never colt was a 250,000-euro yearling and is a half-brother to a Listed winner.

Robson De Aguiar is responsible for half the field and BLIXEN FORCE looks the stable number one. He can put his experience to use
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (2) (3/1 +25%)Stag Night |
3/1(+25%) | (2) Stag Night 3/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 5/6f, suited by plenty of cut; consistent and on a workable mark. One win and five places from ten Curragh starts, good chance now after second last month. |
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2nd (7) (9/2 +44%)Likedbymike |
9/2(+44%) | (7) Likedbymike 9/2, Ran about to balance of recent form beaten 3l off this mark here last time; effective 5f, acts on heavy and good; best at Cork but in reasonable form. Won over this trip at two, placed three times last year, may improve from a recent 6f run. |
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3rd (10) (4/1 +11%)Noble Nation |
4/1(+11%) | (10) Noble Nation 4/1, Ground suited and back to form on seasonal debut landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Naas last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, suited by plenty of cut; mark still workable but desperate for the line last time. Repeated a 2025 Naas win four weeks ago, needs to sustain his form better than last season. |
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4th (3) (40/1 -21%)Sommelier |
40/1(-21%) | (3) Sommelier 40/1, Needed race after a long absence when down the field in a handicap here in March; effective 5f, gets 6f, all races on a sound surface; retained ability to prove. Best form in Britain on AW, big price when in rear over C&D on Irish debut last month. |
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5th (5) (7/1 +30%)Buddy Batt |
7/1(+30%) | (5) Buddy Batt 7/1, Probably improved a fraction scoring quite readily when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective 5f, acts on good, yielding and AW; thriving of late but mark demands more again. Three wins from four winter starts at Dundalk, going might not be ideal for return to turf. |
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6th (4) (16/1 +43%)Sarahmae |
16/1(+43%) | (4) Sarahmae 16/1, Poor effort on heavy ground down the field in a handicap here most recent start; effective 5/6f, acts on yielding and good, doesn't want it heavy; mark has fallen but yet to show any form this term. C&D winner last August, has struggled in two 6f outings at this venue this term. |
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7th (1) (11/1 -10%)Gazelle D'or |
11/1(-10%) | (1) Gazelle D'or 11/1, Landed a sprint handicap by a neck off a 6lb lower mark here penultimate start; no real excuse down the field final start of 2025 after; wide draw; usually consistent handicapper at 5/6f, acts on yielding and good; seasonal debut off a stiff mark. Daul C&D premier handicap winner last season, down in class again after a Listed attempt. |
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8th (6) (11/1 -83%)Shadow Of The Moon |
11/1(-83%) | (6) Shadow Of The Moon 11/1, Made good use of the experience when winning a maiden at Down Royal by 3 1/4l last time; wide draw; effective 5f, acts on good and fast ground; seasonal debut. Opening mark of 80 is based on an emphatic 5f maiden at Down Royal, different ground here. |
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9th (9) (18/1 -100%)Ribble Emperor |
18/1(-100%) | (9) Ribble Emperor 18/1, Bold effort off the front and ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in the rated race at Dundalk latest; returning from a break; effective at 7/8f, acts on good and AW; trip on sharp side but showed lot of pace last time and mark attractive. Has 1m Dundalk form linked to recent winner Diego El Queso, first attempt at this trip. |
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10th (8) (11/2 +15%)Cuban Grey |
11/2(+15%) | (8) Cuban Grey 11/2, Won this last year; ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Bellewstown last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; may have regressed a little from last season but mark reflects that. Won this race last year after a Bellewstown second and now bids to follow the same pattern. |

NOBLE NATION may be able to bag a follow-up win here. He travelled strongly when scoring at Naas four weeks ago and was perhaps value for a bit more than his winning margin suggests. The form has been boosted recently with the runner-up Exceeding scoring at Leopardstown on Wednesday. Stag Night has run well here on two outings this season and is only 1lb higher than when chasing home Bodhi Bear latest. He looks like a potential danger, likewise Shadow Of The Moon, who was an easy maiden winner when last seen.

Despite last year's failure to build on an early-season win, NOBLE NATION nap is tipped to score again after last month's Naas repeat
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (11/10 -32%)Hornica |
11/10(-32%) | (3) Hornica 11/10, Raced a bit too freely when coming a 4l third in a novice hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m; sets the standard off current mark Showed fair form when placed on both hurdling starts; leading contender. |
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2nd (4) (5/1 +9%)Lady Kara |
5/1(+9%) | (4) Lady Kara 5/1, Ran to form when coming fourth and beaten by 12l in a novice hurdle at Windsor latest; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; effective 2m5f, acts on G; will need to settle better but can go well here. In the frame in all three bumpers and all three hurdling starts; each-way claims at least. |
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3rd (7) (2/1 +56%)Merely A Detail |
2/1(+56%) | (7) Merely A Detail 2/1, Fourth when beaten by 13l in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham latest; returning from a break; effective 2m on G; bumper winner's hurdle debut has been franked, could improve back into maiden company. Only fourth of six on handicap debut but the faster ground here ought to suit better. |
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4th (12) (150/1 -127%)Mega Etoile |
150/1(-127%) | (12) Mega Etoile 150/1, Below par when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell latest; difficult to fancy after the disappointing debut effort. Well held when 80-1 for recent hurdle debut at Fontwell. |
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5th (11) (4/1 -20%)Yeld To Call |
4/1(-20%) | (11) Yeld To Call 4/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Kelso latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good to soft; has a real chance coming back into maiden company here Dropped out tamely last time but form of earlier Kelso second gives her a shout. |
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6th (5) (50/1 +24%)Liasse D'argent |
50/1(+24%) | (5) Liasse D'argent 50/1, Below form when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Hereford on only career start; 167 day break to overcome, all to do in this. Well beaten when a big-priced outsider for debut at Hereford in November. |
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7th (10) (50/1 -79%)Willow Edge |
50/1(-79%) | (10) Willow Edge 50/1, Jack Hobbs mare; half-sister to The Midnight Rule, fair at 17f; hood first time, might be best watched on debut. Third foal from a fair 2m hurdle/chase winner; wears a hood on debut. |
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8th (1) (50/1 -52%)After The Ball |
50/1(-52%) | (1) After The Ball 50/1, Made too much use of when making a modest debut when coming fourth and beaten by 40l in a novice hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; needs more here. Remote when fourth on last month's hurdling debut; improvement required. |
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9th (8) (66/1 -200%)Miss Denver |
66/1(-200%) | (8) Miss Denver 66/1, Fourth when beaten by 23l in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; with good yard who can get them to improve but he must settle better here. Well-bred mare; first glimmer of promise when fourth at Chepstow last month. |
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10th (13) (200/1 -150%)Minnie Belle |
200/1(-150%) | (13) Minnie Belle 200/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest; major improvement needed to land a blow in a contest of this nature. Struggled on first two appearances, the latter over C&D three weeks ago. |
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11th (6) (200/1 -300%)Lilycala |
200/1(-300%) | (6) Lilycala 200/1, Scalo mare; half-sister to Chateau Du Lys, useful at 20f; tongue-tie first time, might be best watched on rules debut. Out of half-sister to useful jumper Yalltari; has fair standard to reach on debut. |
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12th (9) (250/1 -150%)Pink Walls |
250/1(-150%) | (9) Pink Walls 250/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Haydock latest; looked to lack experience, has it all to do on second career start. Lowly rated Flat maiden; pulled up (saddle slipped) when 250-1 for hurdle debut. |
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13th (2) (40/1 0%)Bonnet's Secret |
40/1(0%) | (2) Bonnet's Secret 40/1, Well beaten in a Mares bumper at Warwick on only start; in need of more experience therefore has it all to do. Last of 13 when making debut in Warwick bumper in November. |

HORNICA has acquitted herself quite well against some smart mares, although she couldn't take full advantage of having her sights lowered at Ludlow. She chased home a couple of promising geldings, though, and the runner-up has since gone one better, so Ben Pauling's six-year-old deserves another chance. Yeld To Call was found wanting in a competitive series final at Kelso and will appreciate the drop in class, while Merely A Detail should also be happier now out of a handicap again.

Placed on both her hurdling starts, HORNICA appears to have been found a good opportunity.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (5) (9/2 +10%)Crohan Lady |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Crohan Lady 9/2, Still green, jumped poorly, race may have come a bit soon when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel most recent; in good form prior; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on yielding and soft; must bounce back. Ordinary handicap form; cheekpieces now added on return to maiden company. |
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2nd (10) (15/8 +46%)Nirisque |
15/8(+46%) | (10) Nirisque 15/8, Yard has won 2 of last 8 runnings of race; below form on Irish debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m2f, acts with cut; French form franked in Ireland, bounce back needed. French runner-up all the better for Irish debut run in December; don't rule out. |
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3rd (7) (12/1 -41%)Evelyn |
12/1(-41%) | (7) Evelyn 12/1, Needed run, may have found ground too soft, poorly placed down the field in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel most recent; effective 2m on good; may do better on spring ground. Not out of it on her best form but wants better ground. |
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4th (13) (80/1 -471%)Shirleynightingale |
80/1(-471%) | (13) Shirleynightingale 80/1, Modest debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Limerick only start; improvement likely. Never sighted on last month's Limerick debut, plenty to find with Ballyhahill. |
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5th (3) (80/1 -21%)Clash Gold |
80/1(-21%) | (3) Clash Gold 80/1, Found nil down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; off a short-break; likely to need more time. Well held both attempts in 2m4f Fairyhouse maidens; likely more one for handicaps. |
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6th (4) (16/1 +43%)Cool Summer |
16/1(+43%) | (4) Cool Summer 16/1, Again below form down the field in the Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown most recent; effective 2m, acts on decent ground; might be vulnerable. Lack of a recent run a concern and may want better ground. |
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7th (11) (7/4 +0%)Ballyhahill |
7/4(+0%) | (11) Ballyhahill 7/4, Promising debut 6 1/2l fourth in a maiden hurdle at Limerick first-time out; top course trainer; effective at 2m on soft; more to come, good chance here. Okay debut at Limerick last month, won't have to improve too much to play a major role. |
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8th (2) (80/1 -264%)Cinnabar Moth |
80/1(-264%) | (2) Cinnabar Moth 80/1, Below form tried in a hood when down the field in a Mares' bumper here most recent; returning from long layoff; might improve now hurdling. Three modest bumper runs; hood tried here when last seen in May left off for hurdles debut. |
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|R| (12) (66/1 -65%)Dromana Mist |
66/1(-65%) | (12) Dromana Mist 66/1, Poet's Word filly; half-sister to Del Girl, moderate from 16f to 19f; doesn't overly appeal on debut even in what is an ordinary race. Poet's Word filly is out of a winning hurdler; unlikely one to make an immediate impact. |
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|U| (1) (10/1 +0%)Chautuaqua |
10/1(+0%) | (1) Chautuaqua 10/1, Found little, didn't get home up in trip down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent; effective 2m, acts on heavy and soft; bounce back needed. Didn't seem to stay 2m3f on latest so return to 2m to suit; claims. |
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|U| (6) (22/1 +21%)Delorean Dynamite |
22/1(+21%) | (6) Delorean Dynamite 22/1, Below form down the field in a Mares' bumper at Down Royal most recent; yet to show anything. Too keen on last month's yard debut after a break; switches to hurdles now. |
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|PU| (9) (66/1 -65%)Likeyouhaveplenty |
66/1(-65%) | (9) Likeyouhaveplenty 66/1, Shirocco mare; dam 2m hurdles winner; makes limited appeal on debut unless market speaks in his favour. First foal of a winning hurdler; worth a market check on debut. |

BALLYHAHILL may be able to step forward from her initial experience at Limerick at the end of last month. The King Of Change filly was bang in contention over the second-last before fading a touch late on to finish fourth behind Shirzan. She's entitled to improve a bit from the run and gets a nice chunk of weight from her older rivals. Nirisque was second on her sole outing in her native France, but faded tamely enough on her Irish debut at Naas in December. She should be capable of better. Chautuaqua was well beaten last time but had run well previously when runner-up in Gowran and, on that form, she can play a part in this company.

Recent Limerick fourth BALLYHAHILL won't need to improve too much to take this, Nirisque the likely danger
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1st (2) (13/2 -44%)Begin The Luck |
13/2(-44%) | (2) Begin The Luck 13/2, Ran to form when fifth beaten 5 1/4l off 99 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m2f-2m4f, acts on any going; in good form but mark now looks high enough. Scored at Leicester; solid fifth at Newton Abbot 15 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 -45%)Line Of Descent |
4/1(-45%) | (3) Line Of Descent 4/1, Best effort since return when 9l third in a handicap chase at Hereford most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective around 2m4f, needs decent ground; well treated on old form, could be running back into form. Back on track when third at Hereford 25 days ago; needs considering with cheekpieces added. |
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3rd (1) (9/2 +36%)Alto Alto |
9/2(+36%) | (1) Alto Alto 9/2, Outpaced, beaten early when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; effective at around 2m, acts on soft and good; inconsistent, saves best for Plumpton. All five wins have been gained here but arrives under a cloud; yard back among the winners. |
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4th (4) (6/5 +31%)Delgany Deadline |
6/5(+31%) | (4) Delgany Deadline 6/5, Improved up in trip, got racing too early and caught by one played late when runner-up at Plumpton last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on soft and good; not fully exposed and looks on good mark. Very good second here two weeks ago; drops in trip but on the up so still rates a player. |
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|PU| (5) (5/1 0%)Angel's Dream |
5/1(0%) | (5) Angel's Dream 5/1, Outpaced, never threatened, unsuited by way race developed when 6l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective around 2m, acts on soft; needs more. Arrives below par, third of four here two weeks ago; tried in different headgear now. |

Having followed a breakthrough victory at Leicester with a close-up second over the extended 3m1f here, Delgany Deadline merits consideration. However, a marked drop in trip could prove his downfall, with a chance taken on ANGEL'S DREAM. Although the eight-year-old couldn't claw back the leading pair over 2m1f here two weeks ago, this greater emphasis on stamina could be the making of him. Line Of Descent is a feasible alternative.

Dan Skelton's 6yo DELGANY DEADLINE has a drop in trip to overcome but comes here on the up so is taken to quickly resume winning ways
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1st (4) (4/9 +44%)Great Barrier Reef |
4/9(+44%) | (4) Great Barrier Reef 4/9, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 9 Jan; No Nay Never colt; full-brother to Mystery Power, very smart from 6f to 7f at 2yo; dam fair at 12f; top course jockey/trainer combination. No Nay Never colt was given a good mention by trainer at a media morning last month. |
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2nd (5) (100/1 -300%)Ischgl |
100/1(-300%) | (5) Ischgl 100/1, 28 Mar; Inns Of Court gelding; dam very useful from 6f to 7f at 2yo. Dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 79); others appeal more on paper. |
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3rd (1) (3/1 -9%)Bull Shark |
3/1(-9%) | (1) Bull Shark 3/1, Good late headway third beaten 3 1/2l in a maiden here on debut; should get 6f and 7f in time, acted on heavy better ground would suit action; likely marked improver. Shaped like he would improve for the experience when third on debut; stable number one. |
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4th (3) (150/1 -436%)Frogs Hollow Creek |
150/1(-436%) | (3) Frogs Hollow Creek 150/1, 12 Apr; 7,000 euros Arizona colt; half-brother to Candella, fair at 12f. Half-brother to two winners (RPR 76/75); unlikely to make immediate impact. |
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5th (7) (7/1 -17%)Santerno |
7/1(-17%) | (7) Santerno 7/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; 11 Jan; Starspangledbanner colt; dam fair at 7f, half-sister to a 2yo Group 1 winner; top trainer; of interest. Out of a half-sister to Gr.1 winner Tennessee Stud; check market for debut. |
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6th (6) (50/1 -178%)New Mexico |
50/1(-178%) | (6) New Mexico 50/1, Minor late headway when well beaten in a maiden here only start; sprint-bred; should improve. Needs to leave a poor debut run behind him after finishing 16l behind over 5f here. |
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7th (2) (14/1 -17%)Duke Of Arrakis |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Duke Of Arrakis 14/1, 3 Mar; 40,000 euros Lucky Vega colt; half-brother to Hardstyle, useful at 9f; dam fair at 8f; trainer in form. Closely related to 7f-8.6f AW winner Hardstyle (RPR 75); check market. |

GREAT BARRIER REEF was one of the two-year-olds Aidan O'Brien flagged up at his media morning a few weeks back and the No Nay Never colt may be able to make a winning debut here. He is a full-brother to Superlative Stakes winner Mystery Power and could be Royal Ascot material. Bull Shark has a run under his belt and is a big player. He didn't trouble the front two on his debut here last month but it was a promising effort and the fourth horse has won since. Joseph O'Brien's newcomer Santerno also makes some appeal.

Aidan O'Brien mentioned GREAT BARRIER REEF positively on his press morning last month and he may be up to taking this on debut
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1st (5) (5/1 +17%)East Eagle |
5/1(+17%) | (5) East Eagle 5/1, Too much to do behind an all the way winner, ran to form when beaten by 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective 3m, acts on good to soft and good; back in form, run style requires pace collapse here. Good second at Catterick last time; he's in the mix once more. |
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2nd (1) (7/2 -40%)Juggernaut |
7/2(-40%) | (1) Juggernaut 7/2, Ran to form when coming second and beaten by 7l in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell latest; effective at 2-2 1/4m, acts on soft and good ground; consistent at the minute and he is sure to go well again. Course winner; very good Fontwell second latest; tries longer trip but weighted to go well. |
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3rd (4) (7/2 +36%)Seahouses |
7/2(+36%) | (4) Seahouses 7/2, Travelled and ran to form when challenged too early in race where pace collapsed, 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on GS and G; in good form and can go well in this. Solid third at Market Rasen last month; ought to be thereabouts again eased 1lb. |
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4th (10) (20/1 +60%)The Kings Soldier |
20/1(+60%) | (10) The Kings Soldier 20/1, Below par well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Market Rasen latest; showed promise in a bumper early in career, should improve for that experience over hurdles but might be best watched. Little to enthuse over in three maiden hurdles this season; undergone breathing surgery. |
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5th (2) (14/1 -17%)Getaway With You |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Getaway With You 14/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Chepstow three starts back; fourth and beaten by 29l off 98 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on Hy and GS; steadily progressive, bit more needed again. Back to 2m when solid fourth at Hereford latest; not out of things over this longer trip. |
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6th (6) (16/1 +20%)Floating Rock |
16/1(+20%) | (6) Floating Rock 16/1, Struggled once again down the field in a handicap hurdle here on most recent run; usually held up during races; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts on a sound surface; regressive at the moment. Hinted at promise this season until beating one here in October; returns after a wind op. |
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7th (7) (13/2 -63%)Kampari |
13/2(-63%) | (7) Kampari 13/2, Improved when up in trip landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 3m, acts on good; won weak race last time but may have bit more to offer. Breakthrough success at Warwick 24 days ago; not taken lightly despite 2lb weights rise. |
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8th (9) (13/2 +24%)The Last Drop |
13/2(+24%) | (9) The Last Drop 13/2, Jumped poorly when continued in poor form and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; inconsistent so best watched here. Remains without a win; below-par fifth of nine in 3m1f handicap at Huntingdon latest. |
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9th (8) (33/1 -32%)Jewel Eyed Judy |
33/1(-32%) | (8) Jewel Eyed Judy 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; tongue-tie fitted for the first time; effective at 2 and a 1/2m, acts on soft; fairly inconsistent at the moment however. Opened her account at Leicester (2m4f) in November but well below par subsequently. |
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|PU| (3) (8/1 -33%)Scudamore |
8/1(-33%) | (3) Scudamore 8/1, Travelled but found little when having briefly threatened and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; visor first time; effective 2-3m, wants decent ground; generally consistent over hurdles, well treated on old form. Failed to build on earlier promise when Sedgefield sixth last month; could bounce back. |

Kampari left a moderate handicap debut behind when upped to this trip at Warwick and has only been raised 2lb. The runner-up did nothing for the form next time, though, so maybe JUGGERNAUT is the safer option. Anthony Honeyball's seven-year-old has been very costly to follow, but he did have a subsequent winner immediately behind him when second on his return to hurdles at Fontwell so is given one more chance. East Eagle has been very consistent so has to enter the equation too.

It could pay to go with JUGGERNAUT who came home strongly when second at Fontwell and is weighted to go one better over this longer trip
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (11) (13/8 +51%)Polepatrick |
13/8(+51%) | (11) Polepatrick 13/8, Improved tried in a hood and switching to hurdles when 14l third in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent run; effective at 2m with cut; more to come. Recent Clonmel comeback third augurs well; definite player. |
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2nd (3) (6/1 -71%)Tyson Fury |
6/1(-71%) | (3) Tyson Fury 6/1, Pushed out to win by wide margin in a claimer at Dundalk by 8l last time; effective 2m over hurdles; very useful on Flat; respected at this level back hurdling. Out of depth in Grade 1 novice at DRF but recent claiming winner respected on maiden run. |
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3rd (13) (8/1 -100%)Porcupine Bank |
8/1(-100%) | (13) Porcupine Bank 8/1, 5,000 euros Order Of St George gelding; dam unraced half-sister to a useful jumper; top trainer and likely to have a say here in a weak race. Newcomer from top yard, has to be respected on debut. |
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4th (5) (33/1 -175%)Cascando |
33/1(-175%) | (5) Cascando 33/1, Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden point at Ballynoe by 2 1/2l last time; returning from a break; effective at 3m in points; brings some potential to rules. Ballynoe point-to-point win last month (soft), market possibly best guide on rules debut. |
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5th (7) (11/1 +67%)Euro Agent |
11/1(+67%) | (7) Euro Agent 11/1, Refused late in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown latest; top course trainer; drop in trip might suit having called it quits late last time. Ran out before last on hurdles debut at Leopardstown last month; has joined Gordon Elliott. |
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6th (6) (150/1 -50%)Colesberg |
150/1(-50%) | (6) Colesberg 150/1, Little better than on debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent; might need longer trips than this. Soundly beaten at huge odds in both maiden hurdles last month; easily overlooked. |
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7th (15) (150/1 -355%)Brave Josee |
150/1(-355%) | (15) Brave Josee 150/1, Below debut level, too keen when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; plenty to prove for now. No show in maidens at Punchestown and Naas; hard to fancy. |
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8th (14) (250/1 -25%)Stone Rulya |
250/1(-25%) | (14) Stone Rulya 250/1, Poor run down the field in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; major improvement needed. Ordinary on the Flat; not too much to take from two maiden hurdle runs at Punchestown. |
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9th (10) (11/1 0%)Let's Go La Fichad |
11/1(0%) | (10) Let's Go La Fichad 11/1, Improved tried in a hood on hurdles debut 15l third in a maiden hurdle at Wexford most recent run; effective at 2m on soft; more to offer. Headstrong sort but recent Wexford hurdles debut was encouraging. |
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|U| (2) (20/1 -82%)Sea Eagle |
20/1(-82%) | (2) Sea Eagle 20/1, Made too much use of on Flat return, finishing down the field in a claimer at Dundalk most recent; effective 2m-2m2f over hurdles; capable of a good run here. Absent since October, Downpatrick second would give him prospects here. |
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10th (9) (100/1 +0%)Lanzhou |
100/1(+0%) | (9) Lanzhou 100/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recent; effective at 3m in points; major improvement needed. Mild promise in points but two maiden hurdle runs don't inspire confidence. |
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|PU| (8) (7/4 +50%)Kentucky Beach |
7/4(+50%) | (8) Kentucky Beach 7/4, Went clear, returned to form under aggressive ride when 7 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent run; effective 2m, suited by plenty of cut; good chance in a weak race. Front-runner going close in handicaps of late; should make a bold bid back in a maiden. |
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|PU| (4) (25/1 -56%)Ballet Queen |
25/1(-56%) | (4) Ballet Queen 25/1, Some promise on debut over hurdles when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; off a short-break; effective at 2m with cut; French Flat winner could have more to offer over hurdles. Promising Punchestown comeback run after long absence; interesting now dropped in grade. |
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|PU| (1) (250/1 -150%)Chopsticks |
250/1(-150%) | (1) Chopsticks 250/1, Again ran to a poor level down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; effective 14f on Flat; all to prove over hurdles for now. Flat winner whose two recent hurdle runs suggest he'll be of more interest in handicaps. |
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|PU| (12) (300/1 -50%)Salvador Peps |
300/1(-50%) | (12) Salvador Peps 300/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability and looks the sort who will stand more of a chance in low-grade handicaps. Nothing in two maiden runs last month, respiratory noise reported second occasion. |

Smart Flat performer TYSON FURY can open his hurdling account here. The Iffraaj gelding won a claimer at Dundalk on his last outing and has a rating of 96 on the level. He was pitched into a Grade 1 when last seen over hurdles, but was a fine fourth at Leopardstown in maiden company on his other outing and that form looks strong. Kentucky Beach sets the standard with his mark of 113. Philip Rothwell's charge has been placed five times over timber and should be thereabouts again. Jack Kennedy rides newcomer Porcupine Bank for Gordon Elliott and money for the Order Of St George gelding would be noteworthy.

A decent third on yard debut at Clonmel last month POLEPATRICK won't have to improve too much to take this
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (2/7 +77%)Ballyeaston |
2/7(+77%) | (1) Ballyeaston 2/7, Ran to form tried in a tongue-tie when second beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle at Haydock latest; effective 2m-2m5f, good to soft and good; can do better again although drop in trip not certain to suit. Quirky for previous yard but could get his act together on debut for Dan Skelton. |
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2nd (7) (7/2 +46%)Shutfrontdoor |
7/2(+46%) | (7) Shutfrontdoor 7/2, Improved down in trip on better ground when second beaten 14l in a novice hurdle at Kempton latest; effective 2m, acts on good; capable of better, likely once handicapping. Has form figures of 122 on good ground and is one of the main players. |
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3rd (6) (28/1 -40%)Versatile |
28/1(-40%) | (6) Versatile 28/1, Blew race at start beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; usually held up; all to do on hurdles debut. Record of only 1-24 on Flat; brings limited potential to hurdles. |
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4th (2) (40/1 +60%)Giddyupadingdong |
40/1(+60%) | (2) Giddyupadingdong 40/1, Needed run after wind op when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Newbury latest; trainer in form; effective 14f, acts on good; bumper winner is yet to fire over hurdles. Has achieved little in two hurdles contests since returning from long absence. |
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5th (8) (18/1 +10%)Khalk'eau Spigao |
18/1(+10%) | (8) Khalk'eau Spigao 18/1, Step back from promising debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell latest; effective at 2m2f with cut; bounce back needed. Needs improvement on his Fontwell form. |
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6th (5) (50/1 -100%)Oblemenko |
50/1(-100%) | (5) Oblemenko 50/1, Not without promise on hurdles debut when fourth beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle here latest; needs improvement. Comfortably held in Irish points and a C&D maiden. |
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7th (4) (11/1 +50%)Moon Monarch |
11/1(+50%) | (4) Moon Monarch 11/1, Keen but still readily outpaced well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton latest; off a long absence; seems effective at 2m; more needed. Booking of Harry Cobden suggests a bigger effort may be on the way; reappearance. |

Dan Skelton appears to hold a strong hand, with the booking of brother Harry catching the eye on stable debutant Ballyeaston. However, Tristan Durrell is aiming to become champion conditional jockey and stablemate LORIKO might prove slightly stronger. The five-year-old arrives on the back of a C&D second and the introduction of cheekpieces could do the trick. Kempton runner-up Shutfrontdoor is the pick of the remainder.

This looks the time to catch BALLYEASTON who makes his debut for Dan Skelton. Stablemate Loriko is second pick.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (7) (6/1 +14%)Bint Majestic Roi |
6/1(+14%) | (7) Bint Majestic Roi 6/1, Ran to form down in trip on heavy ground beaten 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; wide draw; effective at 6-8f, failed to stay further, acts on heavy, yielding and AW; may need it very testing at this trip. AW winner ran well over C&D earlier this month when fourth; player. |
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2nd (11) (11/1 -10%)Reposado |
11/1(-10%) | (11) Reposado 11/1, Close to form back on turf beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Naas last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; well handicapped on AW form. Winless from 13; okay recent runs but perhaps better suited to better ground. |
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3rd (14) (10/3 +17%)Alnofoor |
10/3(+17%) | (14) Alnofoor 10/3, Best effort in a handicap scoring by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Bellewstown last time; top jockey back on board; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on heavy and good; competitive new mark. Back-to-back winner in last two runs; up aggregate of 14lb but still lightly raced. |
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4th (8) (14/1 +13%)Eichan San |
14/1(+13%) | (8) Eichan San 14/1, Didn't get home over 7f on heavy down the field in a handicap here most recent start; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 6/7f, acts on soft and good; probably best judged on handicap form. Some decent form but blowing hard when disappointing last time; no surprise if he improves. |
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5th (6) (4/1 +60%)Royal Impact |
4/1(+60%) | (6) Royal Impact 4/1, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Dundalk penultimate start; decent effort given poor break last time; effective 7/8f, acts on yielding and AW, may handle softer; consistent, good mark based on AW form. Doing best work at the finish when fourth pver 7f here latest; drop in trip may not suit. |
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6th (18) (50/1 -52%)Apothic Red |
50/1(-52%) | (18) Apothic Red 50/1, Made late headway probably wanting further when well beaten in a 6f maiden here on reappearance; open to improvement, likely over further. Some promise in opening run but subsequent efforts below that; handicap debutant. |
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7th (2) (20/1 -25%)Go Out |
20/1(-25%) | (2) Go Out 20/1, Unsuited by heavy ground beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time; suited by 7f, acts on AW; consistent sort on AW, unproven on turf. Good efforts on AW but not his best effort on turf debut over C&D last time. |
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8th (1) (16/1 -78%)Carrigans Grove |
16/1(-78%) | (1) Carrigans Grove 16/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Dundalk last time; effective 5/6f, acts on yielding and good; form franked but handicapper may be catching up. A year to remember in 2025 winning three times inc' over C&D; softer conditions a question. |
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9th (12) (9/1 +10%)Rosato |
9/1(+10%) | (12) Rosato 9/1, Bit below form beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here latest start in November; effective 5-7f, acts on good and with cut, suited by stiff tracks; competitive form current mark. Ran well over C&D twice last October; chance but may improve for the run. |
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10th (4) (20/1 -43%)Rappell |
20/1(-43%) | (4) Rappell 20/1, Needed race beaten 9l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; entitled to come on from reappearance run. Three turf wins, the latest over C&D in 2024 but all wins came on better ground. |
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11th (17) (20/1 +20%)Oppenheimer |
20/1(+20%) | (17) Oppenheimer 20/1, Similar form all three starts, latest beaten 9 1/4l in a maiden at Naas in September; hard to assess. Led before fading into seventh at Naas last time; may do better now handicapping. |
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12th (21) (22/1 +45%)Art Of Unity |
22/1(+45%) | (21) Art Of Unity 22/1, Ran to form back to positive tactics beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Bellewstown last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5f, acts on any; in fair form, competitive mark. 5-61 on turf and made a good stable debut last time when 1.25l behind winner Alnofoor. |
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13th (5) (14/1 +13%)Blue Anthem |
14/1(+13%) | (5) Blue Anthem 14/1, Below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; bounce back needed. Three-time winner for George Boughey but moderate in two AW runs for new yard. |
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14th (19) (18/1 -13%)Andosky |
18/1(-13%) | (19) Andosky 18/1, Probably needed race off a break beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Gowran Park on seasonal debut; effective 6/7f, acts on yielding and good; bit to prove after two poor efforts. Best effort came on h'cap debut; shaped like she would improve on comeback run. |
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15th (20) (28/1 -12%)Fontaine Khaled |
28/1(-12%) | (20) Fontaine Khaled 28/1, Probably needed the run beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Naas on seasonal debut; tongue-tie first time; seems effective 6f on yielding and good; has it to prove in handicaps. Some promise in her m'dens but always behind on h'cap debut latest. |
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16th (15) (25/1 +11%)Aboveheronlysky |
25/1(+11%) | (15) Aboveheronlysky 25/1, Moderate effort beaten 8l in a maiden here last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 6f, acts on yielding; promise debut back in 2024 but retained ability to prove now. Outran long odds on debut in 2024 but two runs this year have been moderate. |
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17th (13) (18/1 +36%)William F Browne |
18/1(+36%) | (13) William F Browne 18/1, Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; tongue-tie first time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on good and with cut, suited by positive handling; unreliable. Lost way last season after going close in a Galway festival h'cap; break may have helped. |
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18th (9) (40/1 +20%)Nouvel Espoir |
40/1(+20%) | (9) Nouvel Espoir 40/1, Below form beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; effective 5-6f, acts on soft and good; consistent on the whole, mark still okay. Gained all three wins over 5f; inexperienced claimer aboard. |
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19th (16) (80/1 -100%)The Love Machine |
80/1(-100%) | (16) The Love Machine 80/1, Ridden to stay a mile and probably didn't down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent start; hood first time; usuited by 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; poor of late. Navan nursery handicap winner in Oct'; has beaten precious few rivals for new yard. |
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20th (10) (33/1 -50%)Angel Of Promise |
33/1(-50%) | (10) Angel Of Promise 33/1, Beaten 6l in a maiden here last time; effective 6f, acts on good; hard to assess. Shaped well on seasonal return here, but didn't build on that since; h'cap debutant. |
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21st (3) (50/1 -257%)Astute Power |
50/1(-257%) | (3) Astute Power 50/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4l in a maiden at Dundalk latest; effective at 5f, acts on soft and AW; on a very fair opening mark. Ordinary m'den form other than close third at Navan; claims if matching that on h'cap bow. |

ALNOFOOR comes here in fine form and may be able to bag another win before the handicapper catches up with him. The Twilight Son gelding was well backed when winning on his return at Navan and followed that up with a convincing success at Bellewstown eight days ago. Going back up in trip doesn't look like an issue and another bold showing looks assured. Bint Majestic Roi ran well when fourth over course and distance 16 days ago. That was her first start over a sprint trip and she could improve from the experience, while it's worth keeping an eye on Astute Power as well.

An AW winner in December, BINT MAJESTIC ROI ran well back on turf over C&D on softer conditions earlier this month and gets the vote
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (7/2 -5%)Granny Hawkins |
7/2(-5%) | (10) Granny Hawkins 7/2, Bit in hand when landing a handicap by 4 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Hereford last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts soft and good; generally consistent and more to come off revised mark. Up in grade after her two Hereford wins but might still be improving. |
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2nd (4) (15/2 +6%)Fromheretoeternity |
15/2(+6%) | (4) Fromheretoeternity 15/2, Flattened out late on when having briefly threatened when coming fourth and beaten by 14l in a handicap hurdle at Hexham latest; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on S and G; ultra-consistent at the moment. Shade disappointing last time but this largely consistent mare probably wont be far away. |
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3rd (8) (6/1 +25%)Anariza |
6/1(+25%) | (8) Anariza 6/1, Made too much use of on handicap debut when coming down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; spring form franked, bit to find however. Has held her own in some good-quality races this year but tends to finish weakly. |
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4th (11) (7/1 +30%)Callin Baton Rouge |
7/1(+30%) | (11) Callin Baton Rouge 7/1, Below par when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time; usually held up; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; back below last winning mark, generally consistent at this level. Four hurdles wins (one over C&D); made satisfactory return last month; high on the list. |
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5th (6) (18/1 -64%)Mary |
18/1(-64%) | (6) Mary 18/1, Ran to form when coming fourth and beaten by 8l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by G; quirky but capable of going well here. Made all at Warwick in September but absent since lesser effort in November. |
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6th (3) (5/1 +29%)Jaminska |
5/1(+29%) | (3) Jaminska 5/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Exeter latest; in good form prior to that; effective at 2m, acts on S and G; back in form until latest effort so needs to bounce back. Placed in Grade 2/Listed races in the autumn but tailed off in a handicap last month. |
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7th (7) (14/1 +13%)D Day Arvalenreeva |
14/1(+13%) | (7) D Day Arvalenreeva 14/1, Flattened out late and bit below form when coming fourth and beaten by 15l in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective 11-14f on Flat, 2m over hurdles, acts on soft, good to firm; must bounce back to form. Won three times on good ground last spring and is back on a good mark now. |
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8th (5) (15/2 -7%)La Marquise |
15/2(-7%) | (5) La Marquise 15/2, Ran to form when suited by positive ride down in trip and beaten by a length off this mark at Plumpton last time; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts with cut; running back into form. Lightly raced 6yo who was close second in small field at Plumpton last month; considered. |
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9th (9) (25/1 -285%)Borna Gem |
25/1(-285%) | (9) Borna Gem 25/1, Ideally suited by the trip when when winning a maiden hurdle at Ludlow by 4l last time out; effective 2m2f-2m5f with cut; improvement needed now going back down in trip. Displayed improvement to win Ludlow maiden last month; more needed again on handicap debut. |
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|U| (2) (11/2 +21%)Max Of Stars |
11/2(+21%) | (2) Max Of Stars 11/2, Ran to form off revised mark and probably did bit too much too soon when beaten by 2 1/2l off this mark at Wetherby last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m on G; enjoyed productive summer, dangerous if allowed an easy lead here. Enjoyed resurgence last year (four wins) but returns from break on fairly tough mark. |

GRANNY HAWKINS has returned from breaks to win twice at Hereford and although it has only been 43 days since the most recent, she should still be fresh enough to make a bold hat-trick bid. Borna Gem banished a couple of non-completions to the memory with a breakthrough hurdling success at Ludlow and goes handicapping off a handy mark. La Marquise is edging back towards the winner's enclosure, while Max Of Stars and Mary are noted as well.

Second to a progressive rival at Doncaster in December, CALLIN BATON ROUGE didn't have the race run to suit when returning last month.
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1st (5) (7/4 +78%)Dont Tell Jack |
7/4(+78%) | (5) Dont Tell Jack 7/4, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test 4l third in a handicap chase at Navan most recent run; effective 2m1f-2m4f; needs considering back hurdling. Good run off 111 in h'cap chase latest, big chance on Punchestown maiden hurdle third. |
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2nd (7) (7/4 +61%)Jackmoon |
7/4(+61%) | (7) Jackmoon 7/4, Improved up in trip when second beaten a neck in a maiden hurdle at Cork latest; effective 2m-2m7f, acts with cut; good chance despite being dropped in trip. Rated 110 over hurdles, fine effort at Cork latest, bold bid on the cards for local yard. |
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3rd (1) (7/1 -8%)Mr Master Mac |
7/1(-8%) | (1) Mr Master Mac 7/1, Improved on debut effort upped in trip when winning a 4yo bumper at Sligo by 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m2f on a sound surface; more to come now hurdling. Off since Sligo bumper win last Aug', soft an unknown, should make a hurdler on breeding. |
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4th (6) (6/1 -220%)Drombane |
6/1(-220%) | (6) Drombane 6/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; much improved on hurdles debut tried in a tongue-tie when second beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective 2m3f on soft; more to come upped in trip. Poor bumper form, better on hurdles debut in tongue tie, rider's claim a plus. |
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5th (8) (33/1 -32%)Lupin Du Groschene |
33/1(-32%) | (8) Lupin Du Groschene 33/1, Similar level to debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good to yielding; needs more. Beaten around 30l in two maiden hurdles, up in trip, handicaps beckon after this. |
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6th (9) (16/1 -45%)Lunar Majesty |
16/1(-45%) | (9) Lunar Majesty 16/1, Ran to form when 14l third in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and soft; needs more at these weights. 0-4 and rated 98, beaten 13.5l when third latest, jumping has lacked fluency at times. |
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7th (4) (50/1 0%)Codger's Rock |
50/1(0%) | (4) Codger's Rock 50/1, Fell before race headed up in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; others likelier but best days still ahead of him. Glimmers of promise in both starts at huge odds, needs to jump better. |
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8th (3) (11/1 0%)Charlie's Dilemma |
11/1(0%) | (3) Charlie's Dilemma 11/1, Needed run well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, best on sound surface but acts on soft; should come on for latest. Placed in six of nine starts over hurdles, sharper for latest but needs more; cheekpieces. |
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|PU| (10) (50/1 0%)Teddy's Acre |
50/1(0%) | (10) Teddy's Acre 50/1, Pulled up in a maiden point at Dromahane on debut; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut but still early days. 4yo Affinisea gelding, pulled up in sole point, best watched on Rules' debut. |
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|PU| (2) (200/1 -100%)Carniny |
200/1(-100%) | (2) Carniny 200/1, Back to point level upped in trip well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick latest; type to do better when handicapping. No impact when huge odds for both maiden hurdles, seems safe to rule out. |

DROMBANE was no match for easy winner Kaiser De Chanay at Clonmel earlier in the month, but may improve from that initial outing over timber. The Wings Of Eagles gelding was free early on and made a few jumping errors. He should have learned a bit from that run. Mr Master Mac won a Sligo bumper when last seen in August and that form looks solid enough. He has to give weight to his rivals, but is respected on his jumping debut. Jackmoon narrowly lost out at Cork over further. He sets the standard with his mark of 110 and has to be on the shortlist.

Preference is for DONT TELL JACK (nap) whose Punchestown maiden hurdle third is the best form on offer
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11) (7/2 +36%)Tranquil Sea |
7/2(+36%) | (11) Tranquil Sea 7/2, Outpaced, needed stiffer test when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recent; effective 2m-3m, acts on any; inconsistent for new yard, this return to 3m should suit. Has become attractively treated and Harry Skelton prefers him over the improving Top Guy. |
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2nd (3) (8/1 -60%)Double Powerful |
8/1(-60%) | (3) Double Powerful 8/1, Below form back down in trip well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kempton latest; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; progressive hurdler, jumping issues have crept in this season. Likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed; capable of useful form. |
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3rd (2) (16/1 +0%)Kamsinas |
16/1(+0%) | (2) Kamsinas 16/1, Fell when booked for third in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-3m; mark easing but needs more. Beaten when taking a late fall last time; can be opposed in this deeper field. |
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4th (8) (7/1 +30%)Elysian Knight |
7/1(+30%) | (8) Elysian Knight 7/1, Mistakes at key stages, ran to form up in trip when 12l third in a handicap chase at Newbury most recent run; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; hurdling for first time since runner-up here 12 months ago. Creditable second at Plumpton last April in most recent hurdles attempt. |
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5th (6) (5/1 +23%)Fountains Blenhein |
5/1(+23%) | (6) Fountains Blenhein 5/1, Rallied, touch unlucky as rider dropped whip late, ran to form when second beaten a neck in a novice hurdle at Kempton latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on sound surface; generally consistent. Proving a solid novice hurdler; looks worth his mark; possibilities on handicap debut. |
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6th (10) (10/1 -33%)Top Guy |
10/1(-33%) | (10) Top Guy 10/1, Did it easily, improved up in trip landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 10lb lower mark at Newton Abbot last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on soft and good to soft; progressive, bit more to come as a stayer. Broadly progressive form since November; scored readily at Newton Abbot last time. |
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7th (4) (10/1 +17%)Roger Pol |
10/1(+17%) | (4) Roger Pol 10/1, Continued winning ways when landing a handicap by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Hexham last time; effective 2m4f-3m; in form and might land hat-trick. Absent since October double; returns to action off a stiffer mark in deeper waters. |
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8th (5) (14/1 +44%)Bethpage |
14/1(+44%) | (5) Bethpage 14/1, Never travelled, picked off beaten horses when 29l third in a handicap hurdle at Ascot most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m2f; form franked but needs more off this. Never going well en route to a modest third last time; needs to travel better. |
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9th (9) (13/2 +28%)Moveit Like Minnie |
13/2(+28%) | (9) Moveit Like Minnie 13/2, Ran to form in landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; significant jockey booking; effective at around 2m, gets 2m3f, sound surface suits; usually consistent, bit frustrating, remains well treated on best form. Won at Wincanton last time; fairly consistent and may remain competitive. |
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|PU| (1) (6/1 +0%)East India Express |
6/1(+0%) | (1) East India Express 6/1, Hampered early and never competitive when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham most recent; effective 2m4f on decent ground; back in form until latest, can go well here. Useful sort who can't be written off, albeit has stamina to prove back up in distance. |

Although DOUBLE POWERFUL has endured a mixed campaign, it was only back in mid-January when he posted a cracking second in the Lanzarote at Kempton. The seven-year-old will need to put his latest eighth at that venue behind him, but he looks more than capable of scoring at this level. East India Express didn't enjoy the best of passages when favourite for the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham and could have a say if his stamina holds out, while Top Guy continues to progress.

Solid-looking handicap debutant FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN (nap) is preferred. Turndlightsdownlow is second choice.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (9/1 +73%)Starford |
9/1(+73%) | (8) Starford 9/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form off a stiff mark on reappearance beaten 8l in a handicap here; effective at 10-12f, suited by plenty of cut; on an upward curve last year and entitled to come on from seasonal debut. Three-time winner, unplaced in a race won by Beset on his only stakes race attempt. |
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2nd (10) (7/2 +50%)Beset |
7/2(+50%) | (10) Beset 7/2, Yard won this last year; allowed to set the fractions but game effort and to form when winning Devoy Stakes (Listed) at Naas by 3l last time; effective 10-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; likeable and should go well. Ended last season on a high with 1m4f Listed win, maintained progression at Naas on return. |
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3rd (6) (8/1 -78%)Red Letter |
8/1(-78%) | (6) Red Letter 8/1, Ran to form when 6l third in Blandford Stakes (Group 2) here in September; effective 8-10f, acts on any, likes give; consistent. Showed a consistent standard of form at a high level last season, should be in the mix. |
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4th (4) (7/1 -100%)Green Impact |
7/1(-100%) | (4) Green Impact 7/1, Ran to form ground possibly a little on fast side when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2) in July and not seen since; stays 12f, all form on good ground, action suggests a little give would suit best; big, attractive colt, good enough to win Group 2s but may need this. Group 2 winner at two, Listed scorer at three, should make a smart middle distance 4yo. |
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5th (9) (4/1 +20%)Twain |
4/1(+20%) | (9) Twain 4/1, Backed up debut promise despite hanging badly when winning Criterium International (Group 1) at Saint-Cloud by 1 1/4l as 2yo in 2024; not seen since; probably stay 10f, acts on heavy; fancied for Guineas before injured after Criterium International win, intriguing prospect. Unbeaten in two races at two, going was heavy for Group 1 Saint-Cloud win, unraced in 2025. |
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6th (7) (10/3 -11%)Royal Rhyme |
10/3(-11%) | (7) Royal Rhyme 10/3, Flattened out late and a fraction below best beaten 4 1/2l in Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) here back in May 2025 and off the track since, suited by 10f, acts on any; retained ability to prove. Ran only twice last year, the pick of the field on his Group 1 form, effective on soft. |
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7th (1) (10/1 -11%)Trustyourinstinct |
10/1(-11%) | (1) Trustyourinstinct 10/1, Yard won this last year; needed better ground when comfortably held in Trigo Stakes (Listed) at Leopardstown in October and ran well up to Group 3 level before that; suited by 10-12f, probably acts on any except heavy; good tactical speed and usually consistent. Good early-season form at the track in 2025, well below best in two starts in the autumn. |
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8th (2) (22/1 +12%)Eastwatch |
22/1(+12%) | (2) Eastwatch 22/1, Possibly too close to a fast pace on heavy and below form well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective 8-10f, all form with cut; good chance will return to form. Runner-up in Irish Lincoln on penultimate start, weak form in Listed races, up against it. |
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9th (5) (25/1 -25%)Omni Man |
25/1(-25%) | (5) Omni Man 25/1, Ran to form when 3l third in Diamond Stakes (Listed) at Dundalk in September; acts on any, looks in need of 12f; consistent high-class handicapper. Ended last year with a Listed AW third, will need to raise his game to feature here. |
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10th (12) (80/1 -60%)Carolina Jetstream |
80/1(-60%) | (12) Carolina Jetstream 80/1, Close to form made a lot of use of when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 7-10f, acts on good and with cut, suited by AW; consistent. Boasts useful form at Dundalk, major improvement needed to make an impact at this level. |
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11th (11) (40/1 +20%)Bubble Gum |
40/1(+20%) | (11) Bubble Gum 40/1, Tired late on heavy off a long break when well beaten in Park Express Stakes (Group 3) here; trainer in form; effective 9-12f, acts on soft and good; retained ability to prove but should be fitter than reappearance and longer trip may help. Never showed with a chance over 1m here on stable/seasonal debut, unlikely to feature. |
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12th (3) (66/1 -230%)Edward Hamilton |
66/1(-230%) | (3) Edward Hamilton 66/1, Down the field in Trigo Stakes (Listed) at Leopardstown upped in class second start in October; stays 10f, acts on AW, may need sound surfaces; top yard, promise on debut and much better than second start suggested. Dundalk maiden winner, no threat in a Listed race on only other star, yard's second string. |

ROYAL RHYME has some very strong Group 1 form in the book. He only made the track twice last season and was a commendable fifth to Los Angeles in the Tattersalls Gold Cup here last May. The pick of his form is a third-placed effort in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October 2024. He has an absence to overcome, but should appreciate this ground. Green Impact is another interesting one on his return. He picked up an injury after finishing fourth in the York Stakes last July, but is a talented sort and could play a big role. Group 1-winning two-year-old Twain is a fascinating runner, but may be best watched after a long absence.

A second Curragh visit for ROYAL RHYME who appeals in this company on Group 1 form at four and during an abridged campaign last season
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (3/1 +40%)Yes And Yes |
3/1(+40%) | (7) Yes And Yes 3/1, Beaten by 8l in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on Good ground; should build on the reappearance but probably does need to bounce back to form. Sole success over fences came at Chepstow in March last year; soundly beaten since.. |
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2nd (4) (11/2 -38%)Carpe Diem |
11/2(-38%) | (4) Carpe Diem 11/2, Scored by 14l off a 7lb lower mark at Huntingdon three starts back; ran to form just tiring late after series of errors when coming third and beaten by 11l off 89 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 2 1/2m; in good form over fences, may yet get 3m. Got off the mark over fences at Huntingdon in February; in the money in two runs since.. |
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3rd (1) (11/4 +39%)Chief Black Robe |
11/4(+39%) | (1) Chief Black Robe 11/4, Unseated in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; trainer in good form; effective over 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; inconsistent at the moment, but is well treated on old form. Landed a four-timer in the summer of 2023 but hasn't won since.. |
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4th (3) (11/2 -57%)Felton Bellevue |
11/2(-57%) | (3) Felton Bellevue 11/2, Scored by 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Plumpton in February; taken on up front and made too much use of when coming fifth and beaten 24l off 90 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 3m, acts with cut; back in form, remains well treated on old efforts. None too consistent but he has won five times over fences, latest at Plumpton in February.. |
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5th (2) (8/1 +6%)Pescatorius |
8/1(+6%) | (2) Pescatorius 8/1, Did not get a clear run when coming a 25l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on GS and GF; handicapper may have caught up with him. Won twice for Olly Murphy in the autumn but hasn't been in the same form since.. |
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6th (6) (6/1 +0%)Unspeakable |
6/1(+0%) | (6) Unspeakable 6/1, Below par when well beaten in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; returning from a break; effective 3m-3m2f, best on a sound surface; consistent type who might find a few too good here. Won over fences at Hereford in October; second at Plumpton the following month.. |
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|PU| (5) (12/1 -20%)Illogical Logic |
12/1(-20%) | (5) Illogical Logic 12/1, Below par when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective 3m on good and good to soft; recent form has been franked nicely and he can run well here. Sole success at Newton Abbot last June; has been tailed off on his last two starts.. |

The majority of these look in the grip of the handicapper at present and it could be worth taking a punt on CHIEF BLACK ROBE. Although the veteran comes with risks attached after unseating his rider early on at Hereford last time, a previous second at Market Rasen in February suggests that a race of this nature is within his compass. Carpe Diem shouldn't be far away if cutting out the jumping errors, while Unspeakable may be freshened up by a break.

Preference is for UNSPEAKABLE to step up following a break, having won off 1lb lower in October. Carpe Diem is next best.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (12) (9/1 +25%)Tedworth |
9/1(+25%) | (12) Tedworth 9/1, Never dangerous down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent; effective 2m1f-3m; bounce back needed. Absent since October; usual cheekpieces discarded here, handicapper relenting. |
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2nd (7) (7/1 +86%)Quietrunsthedon |
7/1(+86%) | (7) Quietrunsthedon 7/1, Disappointing up in trip on handicap debut well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts with cut; must bounce back. Didn't count on handicap debut at Punchestown; hard to fancy unless market speaks. |
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3rd (11) (66/1 -100%)Topothelane |
66/1(-100%) | (11) Topothelane 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cork latest; effective at 3m in points; point winner yet to show anything under rules. Pulled up after making early running on return from near two-year absence; best watched. |
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4th (14) (40/1 +0%)The Cobblers Wife |
40/1(+0%) | (14) The Cobblers Wife 40/1, Ran to current form albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time; could build on latest. Opening two efforts in handicaps leave her with plenty to find; upped in trip. |
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5th (10) (3/1 +0%)Ellies Rock |
3/1(+0%) | (10) Ellies Rock 3/1, Improved back down in trip landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Clonmel last time; trainer in form; effective over 2m-2m4f acts on heavy and good; might have a bigger effort in her yet. Recent Clonmel winner at 2m; 6lb rise workable, stamina test questionable. |
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6th (15) (12/1 +14%)Hob's Angel |
12/1(+14%) | (15) Hob's Angel 12/1, Disappointing on soft ground down the field in a handicap hurdle here most recent; in good form prior; usually held up; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on yielding and good; bounce back needed. Last year's third remains a maiden and tailed off over C&D in November when last seen. |
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7th (6) (10/1 +29%)Roccabaker |
10/1(+29%) | (6) Roccabaker 10/1, Too much to do well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on soft; mark asks more, may do better under slightly more positive ride. Needs to improve on recent efforts but won here in January; don't rule out. |
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8th (13) (10/1 -54%)Larkins Lane |
10/1(-54%) | (13) Larkins Lane 10/1, Outpaced, ran to form albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective 2m3f/2m4f; needs more but could build on latest. Not discredited at Clonmel latest; may yet have more to offer off this lowly mark. |
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9th (16) (50/1 +0%)Appian Way |
50/1(+0%) | (16) Appian Way 50/1, Unsuited by easy ground down the field in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick most recent; effective 2m-2m7f; out of form under both codes. No wins since late 2022; two efforts since February return have been poor. |
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|B| (5) (16/1 +20%)Coffeys Forge |
16/1(+20%) | (5) Coffeys Forge 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; good mark on chase form, inconsistent. Winning chaser but 0-18 hurdling, respiratory noise latest; tongue-tie tried. |
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|F| (3) (9/2 -13%)Poppycon |
9/2(-13%) | (3) Poppycon 9/2, Ran to form on handicap debut beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Wexford last time; effective 2m1f with cut; could do better still. Wexford second was encouraging, could have more to offer now upped in trip. |
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|F| (9) (15/2 +32%)Mullanour |
15/2(+32%) | (9) Mullanour 15/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by cut; inconsistent, fair mark on chase form. Last year's second races off 6lb lower here so respected despite poor recent Clonmel run. |
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10th (2) (10/1 -25%)Maciver |
10/1(-25%) | (2) Maciver 10/1, Poor effort when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; bounce back needed down in trip. Penultimate C&D second gives him claims. |
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11th (4) (66/1 +34%)Toofareastiswest |
66/1(+34%) | (4) Toofareastiswest 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; blinkers first time; off a short-break; effective 3m, suited by sound surface; form going the wrong way, bit to prove. Hasn't won in over 2 years and pulled up in four of last five; new headgear combination. |
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12th (8) (25/1 +24%)Elusive Prince |
25/1(+24%) | (8) Elusive Prince 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wexford latest; effective 2m-2m4f; out of form in 2025 and not much better latest. Longstanding maiden pulled up recently on yard debut at Wexford. |
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|PU| (1) (11/1 -175%)King Of Westeros |
11/1(-175%) | (1) King Of Westeros 11/1, Bit below form dropped in trip when fourth beaten 16l in a maiden hurdle at Wexford latest; top course trainer; effective over 2m4f, acts on heavy; from good yard, type to do better handicapping now. Hasn't looked the strongest of finishers so this sharp track may help on handicap debut. |

The decision to come here with POPPYCON could reap rewards. He was taken out at Limerick on Thursday because of testing conditions and the ground shouldn't be as deep here. The six-year-old ran well at Wexford when chasing home Westoftignes on his handicap debut and looks up to scoring off this mark. Ellies Rock was a winner at Clonmel earlier this month and is an obvious danger. A 6lb rise for that victory doesn't look harsh. Top-weight King Of Westeros didn't run too badly in maiden company at Wexford and is another to consider on his handicap debut.

Ellies Rock and Poppycon rate major players but better value may be had in LARKINS LANE at this trip
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (9/4 +36%)Sea Invasion |
9/4(+36%) | (4) Sea Invasion 9/4, Bit below best back chasing albeit comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on sound surface; needs more dropped in trip. Both wins over fences have been over C&D; drops in grade; taken very seriously. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 0%)Enjoy D'allen |
4/1(0%) | (3) Enjoy D'allen 4/1, Didn't get home back up in trip when seventh beaten 23l off 115 last time, 1lb lower here; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m5f, acts on any; drop in trip might suit. Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February.. |
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3rd (5) (7/2 +68%)Morfee |
7/2(+68%) | (5) Morfee 7/2, Stopped quickly, comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on soft, good; fair mark but unreliable. Has three wins over fences, including one over C&D; not operating at his best this year.. |
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4th (1) (18/1 -64%)Northern Poet |
18/1(-64%) | (1) Northern Poet 18/1, Maybe needed run when pulled up in a handicap chase at Doncaster latest; visor first time; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m5f on a sound surface; might come on for latest Has five wins over fences but has been pulled up on his last three starts.. |
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5th (2) (11/4 -47%)Lumi Plugin |
11/4(-47%) | (2) Lumi Plugin 11/4, Mistakes, conceded first run, looked touch awkward under pressure when runner-up at Kempton last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on soft and good; progressive over fences, can go well again. Has taken well to fences this term and opened his account over C&D in January.. |
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|PU| (6) (11/2 -38%)Roe And Co |
11/2(-38%) | (6) Roe And Co 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Fontwell latest; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; progressing over fences until latest, bounce back needed. Landed a three-timer in November/December but was pulled up at Fontwell in January.. |

Having supplemented a triumph over C&D with two runner-up efforts, LUMI PLUGIN makes plenty of appeal in his current vein of form. The seven-year-old races off the same mark as his latest second at Kempton and this could prove a suitable opportunity to get back on the scoresheet. Sea Invasion arrives on the back of a respectable fifth in the Sussex National and is feared most, ahead of reopposing seventh Enjoy D'allen.

Dual C&D winner SEA INVASION is back in calmer waters after a tough task last time. Lumi Plugin is the main danger.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (24) (7/1 -40%)Thenandnow |
7/1(-40%) | (24) Thenandnow 7/1, Could not build on previous runs beaten 6 1/4l in a maiden here last time; effective 7f, will get 1m; very well bred and yard has done well with family, more to come. The going is a potential negative but official rating of 75 merits respect in a weak race. |
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2nd (8) (20/1 -11%)Cool Azul |
20/1(-11%) | (8) Cool Azul 20/1, 30,000 euros Blue Point gelding; half-brother to Last Crusader, very smart at 5f; dam very smart at 6f at 2yo; wide draw. Half-brother to Last Crusader a 5f Listed scorer for Karl Burke, dam Group-placed winner. |
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3rd (11) (13/8 +13%)Starman Tom |
13/8(+13%) | (11) Starman Tom 13/8, Closing at the line over 5f and excellent effort when runner-up beaten a length in a maiden at Cork only start; effective 5f, 6f could suit better, acts on soft; strong sort, not the best trip first-time out and looks a winner in waiting. One of the more obvious candidates based on his recent debut second over 5f at Cork. |
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4th (14) (9/1 -29%)Cactus |
9/1(-29%) | (14) Cactus 9/1, Below form down the field in a nursery at Dundalk in October; top course jockey/trainer combination; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on yielding and good; fair form, far from stable star. Regressive after 6f placed efforts at Navan last August/September, hard to be confident. |
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5th (3) (50/1 +0%)Dreaminthejungle |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Dreaminthejungle 50/1, Promising debut beaten 8l in a maiden here; sprint-bred, acts on good; back from quite a long absence. Shaped promisingly at this venue on only start last year, big task against the 3yos here. |
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6th (4) (33/1 +34%)A Good Yarn |
33/1(+34%) | (4) A Good Yarn 33/1, Calyx gelding; dam very useful at 7f; worth watching in the market. Wayne Lordan is a noteworthy booking for homebred Calyx gelding, winning dam by Australia. |
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7th (16) (12/1 -50%)Glen And Tonic |
12/1(-50%) | (16) Glen And Tonic 12/1, Disappointing for no obvious reason beaten 5l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; consistent in maidens. Fair AW form, 71 official rating ought to be a negative but this is a weak Curragh maiden. |
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8th (13) (16/1 +68%)Tide Of Fortune |
16/1(+68%) | (13) Tide Of Fortune 16/1, James Garfield gelding; half-brother to Silverkode, smart at 7f; dam useful at 9f. Eighth foal, half-brother to winners, best of whom Silverkode achieved a 104 RPR. |
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9th (17) (7/2 +71%)Grande Cuvee |
7/2(+71%) | (17) Grande Cuvee 7/2, Starspangledbanner filly; full-sister to Bubbles On Ice, very smart at 6f as 2yo; wide draw. 11th foa; dam has produced nine winners including a Listed-winning ssiter to this filly. |
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10th (1) (250/1 -279%)Bartolito |
250/1(-279%) | (1) Bartolito 250/1, Similar moderate form to debut when well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk latest; wide draw; yet to show any really worthwhile form. Soundly beaten in races at Bellewstown and Dundalk, can be left out of calculations. |
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11th (22) (66/1 -100%)Spiritofthedawn |
66/1(-100%) | (22) Spiritofthedawn 66/1, Poorly drawn on poor debut when well beaten in a maiden at Leopardstown; hood first time; returning from long layoff; wide draw; all to do. Not disgraced at Leopardstown on only start at two, hood and tongue-tie on now. |
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12th (20) (16/1 +43%)Miss Moore Cen |
16/1(+43%) | (20) Miss Moore Cen 16/1, 30,000 euros Dark Angel filly; full-sister to Melesina, very smart at 8f as 2yo; dam useful at 17f. Sister to three winners and half-sister to four winners, very capable young trainer. |
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13th (5) (16/1 +0%)Cantilever |
16/1(+0%) | (5) Cantilever 16/1, Improved from debut off a break beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden here last time; drawn on wing of large field; seems effective 6f on heavy ground; still open to impropvement. Mid-field at Naas on only start at two, needs to improve from last month's C&D fifth. |
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14th (15) (100/1 -100%)Gilts |
100/1(-100%) | (15) Gilts 100/1, 8,000 euros Cotai Glory filly; dam useful at 7f at 2yo; wide draw. Dam won in Italy, one of two newcomers for the stable, best watched. |
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15th (18) (66/1 -164%)Lar Na Coille |
66/1(-164%) | (18) Lar Na Coille 66/1, Similar form to debut when beaten 7l in a maiden auction race at Navan last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 6f; more needed. Two widely-spaced runs at two, fair sixth of 16 at Navan offers some encouragement. |
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16th (7) (125/1 -346%)Concaire |
125/1(-346%) | (7) Concaire 125/1, Raced freely in a hood well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; open to improvement. Will need to pick up more experience on the evidence of his introduction at Dundalk.. |
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17th (12) (300/1 -355%)Threebiggulps |
300/1(-355%) | (12) Threebiggulps 300/1, Poor effort well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; bred to be a miler; all to prove. Slow to break and never in contention first time out at Dundalk, makes no appeal. |
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18th (9) (200/1 -400%)New Divide |
200/1(-400%) | (9) New Divide 200/1, Poor effort comfortably held in a maiden at Naas last time; sprint bred; all to prove. Failed to improve from an initial C&D run when stepped up to 7f at Naas. |
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19th (19) (100/1 -300%)Magna Kotcha |
100/1(-300%) | (19) Magna Kotcha 100/1, Disappointing after fair debut down the field in a maiden at Cork second start; has possibly failed to stay longer trips first two starts and this may suit better. Not much impression on debut at Naas, no improvement for Colin Keane at Cork. |
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20th (6) (300/1 -500%)Changing Direction |
300/1(-500%) | (6) Changing Direction 300/1, Could not get involved down the field in a maiden at Navan last time after poor debut; drawn on wing of large field; can only be watched for now. Struggled in sprint-trip maidens at Naas and Navan last season, safe to rule out. |
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21st (21) (150/1 -127%)Ochtar Againn |
150/1(-127%) | (21) Ochtar Againn 150/1, Moderate effort though not beaten that far in a maiden here last time; bred for speed; remains open to improvement. Never figured over C&D on sole start last year, much the same here on reappearance.. |
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22nd (23) (80/1 -142%)Sweet Baby Zou |
80/1(-142%) | (23) Sweet Baby Zou 80/1, Disappointing down to 7f last time after minor promise over 10f on debut; may yet stay 10f; tricky to weigh-up but trip could be too sharp. No sign of winning potential after two runs, more likely a handicap prospect in due course. |
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23rd (10) (15/2 -67%)Ragaire |
15/2(-67%) | (10) Ragaire 15/2, 400,000gns Havana Grey gelding; full-brother to Brigid's Cloak, very useful at 5f; dam useful at 10f; top trainer. 85,000gns foal, 400,000gns yearling, brother to 6f winner Brigid's Cloak, belated debut. |
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24th (2) (500/1 -658%)Classical Symphony |
500/1(-658%) | (2) Classical Symphony 500/1, Poor both starts; all to prove. In rear on only run at two, unraced last year, struggled over 5f at Cork on reappearance. |

STARMAN TOM shaped with plenty of promise on his debut at Cork and can step forward. The Starman gelding overcame a tardy start to chase home cosy winner Cardiff By The Sea and that form looks strong as the winner was fourth in the Queen Mary last season. The highest rated of those with official marks is the Jessica Harrington-trained Thenandnow. Her best run came on her debut over 7f at Leopardstown, but she had some decent efforts subsequently and is entitled to play a big role in this company. Cactus would be one of the lesser lights in Ballydoyle, but she has some decent placed form and could get involved.

This looks like a weak maiden for this venue. STARMAN TOM can go one better with normal improvement from his debut second at Cork
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (13/2 +0%)Three Pikes |
13/2(+0%) | (2) Three Pikes 13/2, Needed the run when coming fourth and beaten by 21l in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective 2m2f on G; more to come from bumper winner over hurdles, has shown enough to win a race soon and mark fair. Last month's handicap debut was underwhelming but that was his first run since September. |
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2nd (4) (12/1 +0%)Juan Bermudez |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Juan Bermudez 12/1, Needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; enjoys making it; effective at around 2m-2m4f on sound surface; should come on for latest effort and go well here. Three-time C&D winner; ran well to a point last month, after a break; shortlisted. |
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3rd (6) (11/1 -29%)Chicago Storm |
11/1(-29%) | (6) Chicago Storm 11/1, Scored by 1/2l at Southwell on penultimate start when operating back on the flat; sixth and beaten by 5l last time when running on the flat again; trainer in form; effective at this trip, could go ok back over hurdles. Won on the AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D in March 2025. |
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4th (1) (6/1 +33%)Jet Of Dreams |
6/1(+33%) | (1) Jet Of Dreams 6/1, Keen and unsuited by rain softened ground up in trip, didn't get home down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recent; suited by 2m on G; consistent but holds no secrets from handicapper. Five-time chase winner; placed over hurdles in the autumn; returns from a break. |
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5th (13) (33/1 -313%)Can U Feel It |
33/1(-313%) | (13) Can U Feel It 33/1, Ground probably too testing when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Ludlow most recent; off a short-break; likely to need further than 2m over hurdles in handicaps going forward. Did not get seriously competitive in four 2m novice hurdles; handicap debut today. |
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6th (5) (15/2 +6%)Klassy Pearl |
15/2(+6%) | (5) Klassy Pearl 15/2, Found little up the hill when having briefly threatened when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kelso latest; cheekpieces applied for the first time; effective at 2m on any; more to come now handicapping. 0-5 over hurdles but not disgraced in valuable series final last month; cheekpieces on. |
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7th (3) (3/1 +63%)Renoir |
3/1(+63%) | (3) Renoir 3/1, Below par when coming a 21l third in a handicap hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective 2m on G, yet to really convince that he can handle further in trip. Not firing on all cylinders in the autumn when last seen; had wind op in February. |
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8th (11) (11/1 +0%)Estacas |
11/1(+0%) | (11) Estacas 11/1, Not suited by the rain softened ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kempton latest; absent for very lengthy period before this, probably best watched here. Absent since two disappointing runs in November; market helpful on stable debut. |
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9th (8) (33/1 +18%)Chief Sunday |
33/1(+18%) | (8) Chief Sunday 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; cheekpieces fitted for the first time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; form has tailed off this term so best watched here. Out of sorts this spring; needs huge boost from first-time cheekpieces. |
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|F| (14) (25/1 -25%)Legendary Day |
25/1(-25%) | (14) Legendary Day 25/1, Found nil when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m, wants decent ground these days; must bounce back to some sort of form. Well beaten on both starts since a break (Flat/hurdle); sports refitted cheekpieces. |
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10th (7) (9/1 -100%)Ufouria |
9/1(-100%) | (7) Ufouria 9/1, Ground probably too testing when coming fourth and beaten by 8l in a maiden hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on YS, G; Irish bumper winner, hurdles form franked, mark demands a little more. 0-7 over hurdles but dropped 5lb since respectable fourth in February; worth second look. |
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11th (15) (50/1 +0%)Farhh Echo |
50/1(+0%) | (15) Farhh Echo 50/1, Never jumped or travelled and may not have stayed when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on good; inconsistent in short career so best watched here. Safely held in all four handicaps, the latest here (2m6f) last month. |
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|PU| (12) (5/1 +50%)Time Interval |
5/1(+50%) | (12) Time Interval 5/1, Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon latest; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by sound surface; down to a competitive mark but unreliable at present. C&D winner last spring but needs to respond well to change of headgear today. |

Triple C&D winner JUAN BERMUDEZ was entitled to need his fifth-placed reappearance here last month and that should have blown away any cobwebs. An ease in class/ratings can only help Henry Oliver's gelding and he shades the vote in an open contest. Renoir ended last year's campaign with a respectable third at Hereford and a subsequent wind operation makes him of interest, while Klassy Pearl is also noted.

The suggestion is UFOURIA, who has slipped to a tempting mark and who may benefit from this move back up in trip.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (15) (9/4 +78%)Nettuno Italia |
9/4(+78%) | (15) Nettuno Italia 9/4, Ran to form on chase debut when eighth beaten 9l off 98 last time, same mark here; effective at around 3m, suited by cut; generally consistent, unexposed over fences. Below best twice since January hurdles win, soundly beaten on chase debut latest; reserve. |
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2nd (13) (8/1 +33%)Aclass |
8/1(+33%) | (13) Aclass 8/1, Below form back chasing well beaten in a handicap chase at Down Royal latest; effective 2m4f-3m1f, suited by cut; could bounce back. C&D winner, may have needed latest after 101 days off, could go well for local yard. |
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3rd (6) (6/1 -71%)Sammy Smart |
6/1(-71%) | (6) Sammy Smart 6/1, Travelled, ran to form when fourth beaten 13l in Irish Stallion Farms Novice Handicap Chase Final (Listed) at Navan latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on yielding to soft and good; recent form strong, mark still could be generous. Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown in Dec', solid fourth at Navan latest, this is easier. |
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4th (10) (9/2 +86%)Ringdufferin |
9/2(+86%) | (10) Ringdufferin 9/2, Below form back hurdling down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 2m3f-2m7f with cut; might need this. Two-time hurdles winner, 0-7 over fences, off since June 2025, new yard, watch. |
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5th (9) (13/2 +46%)Killinure Lass |
13/2(+46%) | (9) Killinure Lass 13/2, Raced wide, flattened out late on ground more testing than ideal when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Navan latest; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 2m-2m6f; in fair form over hurdles and fences, goes well at Tramore. Dual-course winner inc' over C&D, likes it here but lacks a run and 4lb above last win. |
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6th (12) (16/1 +43%)Rochestown |
16/1(+43%) | (12) Rochestown 16/1, Won this in 2024 and 2025; again below form back chasing down the field in a handicap chase at Limerick most recent; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; bounce back needed but highly possible. Course specialist, has won the last two renewals, goes well fresh, dangerous to dismiss. |
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7th (11) (20/1 -43%)Midweek Voices |
20/1(-43%) | (11) Midweek Voices 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; effective 2m4f, acts with cut; below par this term. Lost way since back to back wins in early 2025, pulled up latest, hard to fancy. |
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8th (3) (20/1 -186%)Tullyveery Lad |
20/1(-186%) | (3) Tullyveery Lad 20/1, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test 5l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; not ruled out back chasing. Gained third chase win here in Aug, off since October, might need this after break. |
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|F| (7) (14/1 +22%)Clifftop |
14/1(+22%) | (7) Clifftop 14/1, Never in it after a slow start down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; usually held up; effective 2m4f-2m6f; not ruled out back chasing. C&D winner in Aug 2024, no joy since, fit from the Flat but needs the track to dry out. |
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|F| (8) (17/2 +29%)Mount Frisco |
17/2(+29%) | (8) Mount Frisco 17/2, Every chance, ran to form when third in the Conditions Chase at Clonmel most recent run; enjoys making it; effective around 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; back in form, has been kept busy. Course winner, seems best on heavy ground, capable and rain would boost claims. |
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|U| (1) (16/1 -146%)Binge Worthy |
16/1(-146%) | (1) Binge Worthy 16/1, Poor run in first-time blinkers when down the field in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse most recent; top course trainer; effective 2m4f, acts with cut; good mark on hurdle form, needs more. 0-7 over fences, ran well at Navan in Dec', below best since, needs to bounce back. |
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|PU| (4) (25/1 -25%)Carrig Sam |
25/1(-25%) | (4) Carrig Sam 25/1, Travelled, not find much having briefly threatened when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; off a long absence; effective around 2m4f; could do better back chasing. Two wins over hurdles, 0-7 over fences, off since Feb' 2022, new yard, best watched. |

KILLINURE LASS won twice here last year and may be able to strike again on her return to action for her in-form trainer. The Morozov mare will appreciate any drying of the ground and looks on a competitive mark of 108 over fences. Tullyveery Lad is another dual course winner who has to be respected. He also makes his reappearance and was third behind the selection over hurdles when last seen here in October. Casey West ran well to finish third at Limerick last month. He is race-fit and is another to consider.

SAMMY SMART ran respectably in a deeper race than this at Navan last time and the return to a right-handed track is a big plus for him
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (15/8 +38%)Market House |
15/8(+38%) | (2) Market House 15/8, Yard won this last year; travelled, possibly outstayed late having looked winnner beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark here last time; visor first time; effective 2m-2m4f on sound surface; back in form. Good second here two weeks ago; must enter calculations up 1lb in a change of headgear. |
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2nd (6) (33/1 -200%)Alibey |
33/1(-200%) | (6) Alibey 33/1, Keen, did too much too soon trying to go with all-the-way winner when fourth beaten 33l in a novice hurdle at Stratford latest; seems effective at 2m on good; type to do better now handicapping. Too free when fading Stratford fourth latest; remains with potential on h'cap debut though. |
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3rd (8) (7/1 +61%)Chartwell Jock |
7/1(+61%) | (8) Chartwell Jock 7/1, Outclassed when down the field in Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham most recent; off a short-break; may do better now handicapping. Fair Flat winner for Andrew Balding; yet to show any form of note in a trio of hurdles. |
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4th (1) (16/5 +9%)Shalfa |
16/5(+9%) | (1) Shalfa 16/5, Improved back on better ground landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m2f on soft, good; in form, bit more to come over hurdles judged on Flat exploits. Progressing well and cosily off the mark here latest; more to offer and leading claims. |
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5th (3) (12/1 -33%)Answer That |
12/1(-33%) | (3) Answer That 12/1, Best effort so far over hurdles when 19l third in a maiden hurdle here most recent run; effective 2m, acts with soft and good; could improve now handicapping. Easily best effort over hurdles when C&D third latest; well in the mix now handicapping. |
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6th (9) (80/1 -471%)Mystical Mabel |
80/1(-471%) | (9) Mystical Mabel 80/1, Outclassed down the field in Listed Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle at Newbury most recent; returning from a break; seems effective at 2m on good to soft; this more her level. Offered little promise over hurdles, tenth at Newbury in November; handicap debutante. |
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7th (4) (11/1 +31%)Dissident |
11/1(+31%) | (4) Dissident 11/1, Again below form down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; must bounce back. Arrives well below par, tenth back on Flat at Doncaster latest; change of headgear tried. |
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|U| (7) (7/2 -75%)Lord Of The Glance |
7/2(-75%) | (7) Lord Of The Glance 7/2, Did it cosily, improved again on better ground landing a handicap by 10l off a 9lb lower mark at Stratford last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; in form at lowly level. Ready Stratford scorer 22 days ago; hiked up 9lb but still merits serious consideration. |
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|PU| (10) (20/1 +20%)Banksman |
20/1(+20%) | (10) Banksman 20/1, Again below form tried in cheekpieces well beaten in a handicap at Lingfield latest; returning from a break; effective 2m over hurdles; bit to prove. Yet to fire for his current yard under both codes; not easy to make a case for. |
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|PU| (5) (150/1 -200%)Fascinating Lips |
150/1(-200%) | (5) Fascinating Lips 150/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest; tongue-tie first time; effective at 2m over hurdles; down in the weights but needs more. Ended time with Gary and Josh Moore out of sorts; pulled up over C&D on recent yard debut. |

LORD OF THE GLANCE gets a confident vote in this handicap hurdle on the back of a deserved win at Stratford. Previous form here and at Fakenham was encouraging and there could be more to come, so it's well worth sticking with him for now. Shalfa won at this venue and heads the list of dangers from recent course second Market House.

Plenty are in with a chance but there was a lot to like about the breakthrough hurdling victory of SHALFA and she looks the way to go
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (12) (15/2 +17%)Merisi Diamond |
15/2(+17%) | (12) Merisi Diamond 15/2, Ran to form 6 1/2l third in a handicap here most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 6/7f, best with plenty of cut; in decent form, fair mark. Four-time winner was behind both Mickey The Steel and Red Charlie over C&D last time. |
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2nd (11) (9/4 +50%)Red Charlie |
9/4(+50%) | (11) Red Charlie 9/4, Going away quickly just pushed out landing a handicap by 5l off a 15lb lower mark here last time; suited by 7f and plenty of give; won with a lot in hand last time and should take the beating. Took a whopping 15lb hit for easy win back from 493-day absence over C&D; big chance. |
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3rd (17) (12/1 +45%)Lady Mary Heath |
12/1(+45%) | (17) Lady Mary Heath 12/1, Too keen and below form well beaten in a handicap at Navan latest; only worthwhile form over a mile on heavy; bit to prove. Promising start to season when fourth over 1m here; didn't build on that last time. |
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4th (3) (66/1 -32%)Blues Emperor |
66/1(-32%) | (3) Blues Emperor 66/1, Below form down the field in a handicap here most recent outing; effective 7/8f, acts on heavy and good; back below last winning mark but with good reason, bit to prove. Huge odds in three h'cap runs for new yard and ran moderately. |
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5th (6) (12/1 -100%)Sun Soldier |
12/1(-100%) | (6) Sun Soldier 12/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Cork last time; effective 5-8f, acts on yielding and good; consistent. Won and placed since application of blinkers; player if ready on return. |
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6th (15) (14/1 -155%)L L Koulsty |
14/1(-155%) | (15) L L Koulsty 14/1, Fair effort off a long break 5l third in a novice at Newcastle most recent run; cheekpieces first time; stays 1m, acts on soft and AW; Irish form may flatter, but entitled to come on from reappearance. Form of Cork win was franked; disappointed over 1m at Newcastle last time. |
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7th (7) (40/1 -21%)Jon Riggens |
40/1(-21%) | (7) Jon Riggens 40/1, Probably needed the run down the field in a handicap here most recent start; effective 6f, acts on good, suited by cut; on a good mark and could come on from reappearance run. Three-time course winner; poor here last time; tries 7f now but improvement needed. |
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8th (13) (40/1 +20%)Hexagonal |
40/1(+20%) | (13) Hexagonal 40/1, Equipment tried to no avail on seasonal debut when well beaten in a handicap at Gowran Park; effective around 8-11f, acts on soft, yielding and AW; has lost form since going into handicaps. Some decent m'den form but two h'cap runs disappointing; more needed. |
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9th (10) (66/1 -65%)Loingseoir |
66/1(-65%) | (10) Loingseoir 66/1, Below form down the field in a handicap here most recent start; effective 7-9f, acts on heavy and good; more needed. Three of seven wins came here inc' over 7f in Oct'; may improve for this return. |
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10th (14) (10/3 +39%)Goal Exceeded |
10/3(+39%) | (14) Goal Exceeded 10/3, Back to much better form beaten 1/2l off this mark at Leopardstown last time; effective at 7f, acts on soft and good; on a good mark if reproducing latest. Dual winner inc' C&D; needs to back up good runner-up finish at Leopardstown last time. |
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11th (5) (16/1 -14%)Smoke Them Out |
16/1(-14%) | (5) Smoke Them Out 16/1, Scored by a neck off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; made too much use of on heavy ground last time; effective 5/6f, acts on heavy and good; had been in form and may bounce back. Third career win here over 6f last month; 5f didn't suit last time; could be competitive. |
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12th (9) (10/1 -82%)Lahore Da King |
10/1(-82%) | (9) Lahore Da King 10/1, Best effort to date landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark at Bellewstown last time; effective at 7/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; mark still reasonable. Back-to-back AW winner added a turf win last time; up 8lb and others preferred. |
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13th (16) (10/1 +0%)Mickey The Steel |
10/1(+0%) | (16) Mickey The Steel 10/1, Ran to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; effective 5-7f, suited by cut; in form and should be competitive. Suited by soft and placed in all three runs this season; 4.75l behind Red Charlie latest. |
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14th (1) (16/1 +20%)Real Force |
16/1(+20%) | (1) Real Force 16/1, Bit better effort with head gear removed when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here latest; effective 5-7f, acts on good, suited by testing ground; very tricky to assess form having been below par since long layoff. Five-time winner was a 5.25l fourth on seasonal return; must carry top weight. |
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15th (8) (40/1 -300%)Local Lad |
40/1(-300%) | (8) Local Lad 40/1, Below form when market leader and 2 1/4l third in a maiden at Dundalk most recent run; effective 8-10f; could bounce back. Some good 2yo m'den runs but didn't match that last season; switched to h'caps now. |
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16th (2) (40/1 +0%)Earls |
40/1(+0%) | (2) Earls 40/1, Probably needed the race on seasonal debut down the field in a handicap here; effective 6-8f, probably best at 7f, needs soft to show best; bit to prove after a couple of poor efforts. 11-time winning veteran was beaten 20l here on seasonal return; others preferred. |
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17th (4) (28/1 -100%)San Aer |
28/1(-100%) | (4) San Aer 28/1, May have needed the run on return from hurdles beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Naas last time; effective 7-9f, suited by cut; has dropped to attractive mark but poor strike rate. Runner-up behind subsequent Irish Lincoln winner in Oct'; can improve over poor comeback. |

RED CHARLIE got a fair hike for his easy win here just over three weeks ago, but may be able to follow up. The US-bred gelding, who was a four-and-three-quarter-length victor over C&D in testing conditions, remains very unexposed and may be able to defy the 15lb rise. Mickey The Steel, who chased him home, is now a stone better off so is entitled to give him a bit more to think about. Merisi Diamond was third in that race so has to come into calculations, especially in first-time cheekpieces. Recent Bellewstown winner Lahore Da King also has to be on the shortlist.

Super impressive returning from a long absence over C&D last time, RED CHARLIE has taken a whopping 15lb rise but should go close
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (15/8 +0%)Pure Carbon |
15/8(+0%) | (3) Pure Carbon 15/8, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Musselburgh three starts back; ran to form when third and beaten by 1 1/2l off 118 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m2f, suited by sound surface; consistent over fences, rain no good to his chance. 2-6 over fences this season; comes here after good effort at Ascot last month; good chance. |
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2nd (4) (2/1 +0%)Park Annonciade |
2/1(+0%) | (4) Park Annonciade 2/1, Improved landing a handicap by 7l off a 6lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; well treated on Irish form, back in form. Kept on well to score at Huntingdon this month but 6lb rise demands more from him here. |
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3rd (1) (2/1 +43%)Bond Broker |
2/1(+43%) | (1) Bond Broker 2/1, Improved up in trip under positive ride at sharp track when helped by a late faller when landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Ludlow last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; looks to be one of the main protagonists here. Won from the front over 2m4f at Ludlow last month and will also be suited by this trip. |
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4th (2) (10/1 -100%)Mister Cessna |
10/1(-100%) | (2) Mister Cessna 10/1, Up in trip when he may not have stayed when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on any; in good form for new yard until latest. Off since disappointing run on New Year's Day but could still have potential over fences. |

BOND BROKER was no surprise winner at Ludlow following a string of encouraging efforts previously and, if he lines up here in the same mood, he could dominate this small field from the front and gallop them into submission. Park Annonciade was similarly impressive at Huntingdon and won't go down without a fight, while Pure Carbon is the pick for third.

All four have claims but PURE CARBON (nap) arguably has the most compelling chase form this season, and he gets the vote.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (9) (6/1 +50%)Kilbrin Rocco |
6/1(+50%) | (9) Kilbrin Rocco 6/1, Stiff mark comfortably held in a handicap chase at Limerick last time; effective 2m-2m4f on heavy, good; inconsistent. Soundly beaten off revised mark twice since Clonmel win, others appeal more. |
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2nd (2) (5/2 +69%)Torquay Road |
5/2(+69%) | (2) Torquay Road 5/2, Below form on ground softer than ideal comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft but suited by good; must bounce back. Solid third on chase debut, struggled on soft latest, ground a worry on h'cap chase bow. |
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3rd (7) (17/2 -13%)Soldante |
17/2(-13%) | (7) Soldante 17/2, Ran well for a long way until fitness gave out on chase debut when fourth beaten 8 1/2l in a beginners' chase at Clonmel latest; effective 2m, acts with cut; should come on for reappearance. Maiden hurdle win here in Nov' 2023, not obviously well treated for first h'cap chase. |
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4th (8) (12/1 +40%)A Snow White Park |
12/1(+40%) | (8) A Snow White Park 12/1, Needed run, unsuited by soft ground down the field in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recent; effective 2m1f on good ground; yet to build on debut win. Shock win on debut, not as good five starts since, best watched on chase debut. |
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5th (4) (15/2 +17%)In The Trenches |
15/2(+17%) | (4) In The Trenches 15/2, Disappointing chase return when well beaten in a handicap chase at Navan latest; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by sound surface; generally consistent maiden. Long-standing maiden, fine run at Cork in Oct', ground excuse latest, has course form. |
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6th (1) (9/2 +55%)Nas Na Riogh |
9/2(+55%) | (1) Nas Na Riogh 9/2, Disappointing hurdles return down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f; form going the wrong way. 0-9 in chases, ran well at Galway last Aug' but lost form, off since Nov', revival needed. |
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7th (6) (10/1 +60%)Splashing Out |
10/1(+60%) | (6) Splashing Out 10/1, Outpaced, poor hurdles return well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick latest; effective 2m; largely out of form. Won off this mark at Down Royal in Oct, below best since but has gone well here before. |
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8th (5) (9/2 -13%)Kotkito Bello |
9/2(-13%) | (5) Kotkito Bello 9/2, Pulled up in Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m with cut; progressive previously and could bounce back returned to fences. Won sole start over fences in Oct', rated 10lb higher over hurdles, interesting. |

SOLDANTE looks capable of winning off this mark over fences. The Soldier Of Fortune gelding won his maiden hurdle here and may be able to score now over the larger obstacles. He was a solid fourth on his chase debut at Clonmel last month and may improve a bit from that experience. Marelly has been knocking on the door and ran well to finish runner-up at Limerick at the end of last month. He should be capable of playing a big role, likewise In The Trenches.

KOTKITO BELLO is unexposed in this sphere, is rated 10lb higher over hurdles and is narrowly preferred over stablemate Marelly
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1st (2) (4/1 +53%)Goodwin |
4/1(+53%) | (2) Goodwin 4/1, Made too much use of, didn't stay when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft, good; needs more. Needs to rebound but his record of 211 at Plumpton augurs well; headgear removed. |
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2nd (3) (9/4 +55%)Hecouldbetheone |
9/4(+55%) | (3) Hecouldbetheone 9/4, Won this last year; back to form down in grade when second beaten 8 1/2l in a selling hurdle at Stratford latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f, wants sound surface; generally consistent but needs more back in a handicap.. Won this contest off 5lb higher 12 months ago; fighting chance if back in similar form. |
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3rd (1) (10/1 -186%)Alien Storm |
10/1(-186%) | (1) Alien Storm 10/1, Below form up in class when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Fontwell last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m4f on good to soft and good; lower mark back hurdling. Not seen over hurdles for nearly two years but is on an attractive mark; 4-8 at Plumpton. |
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4th (7) (9/2 0%)Oakley's Way |
9/2(0%) | (7) Oakley's Way 9/2, Ran to form when second beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective 2m-2m5f, may get further; in form and should run a big race. Latest effort took his record at 2m3f-2m5f to 122; may do better still; solid claims. |
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5th (6) (3/1 +45%)The Bellhop |
3/1(+45%) | (6) The Bellhop 3/1, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Ascot last time; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on any; yard does well with similar types, bit more to come. Juvenile hurdler who has consistent form; looks ready for a crack at this new trip. |

NOTNOWLINDA is very interesting given her connections and she showed a lot more last time out at Uttoxeter when a close third. If building on that effort, she could add further prize money to the kitty of champion trainer-elect Dan Skelton. Alien Storm is a multiple course scorer and must be taken seriously, likewise the unexposed The Bellhop and Oakley's Way.

With the cheekpieces retained, NOTNOWLINDA may regain the winning thread. Oakley's Way is second pick.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (11) (12/1 +25%)Arctic Assassin |
12/1(+25%) | (11) Arctic Assassin 12/1, Beaten 9 1/4l in a maiden auction race at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces first time; stamina on sire's side; in good hands but may need more time. Has a similar profile to stablemate Pass The Buck, gelded now, first time cheekpieces. |
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2nd (14) (9/2 +36%)Dreoilin |
9/2(+36%) | (14) Dreoilin 9/2, Decent effort up to 10f when second beaten 7l in a handicap at Navan latest; stays 10f, all worthwhile form on heavy; drop in trip a concern. Raced a little too keenly over 1m2f last time and beaten 7l, this trip may suit better. |
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3rd (6) (9/1 +59%)Johnny Soda |
9/1(+59%) | (6) Johnny Soda 9/1, Poor seasonal debut down the field in a handicap at Naas; effective 7f, barely got a mile at 2yo, acts on yielding and AW; entitled to come on from reappearance. Fair form at two, needs to improve considerably from handicap/seasonal debut at Naas. |
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4th (5) (25/1 -25%)Venetian Star |
25/1(-25%) | (5) Venetian Star 25/1, Ran to current level beaten 5l in a nursery here last time; effective 6/7f; looks on fair mark. First of two nursery starts was promising, change of stable but Ben Coen keeps the ride. |
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5th (13) (11/2 +61%)Hambelton |
11/2(+61%) | (13) Hambelton 11/2, Probably needed the run when fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Cork latest; trainer in form; wide draw; stays a mile, seems effective on easy ground; tricky to assess. Beaten around 8l at Cork on handicap debut, needs to find more, stable in good form lately. |
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6th (8) (10/1 -43%)Down The Glen |
10/1(-43%) | (8) Down The Glen 10/1, Looks well handicapped after landing a handicap by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Galway last time; effective 6-8f, acts on soft and good; chance. Ended last season with a progressive profile in nurseries, effective on soft/heavy. |
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7th (10) (50/1 -178%)Divine Believer |
50/1(-178%) | (10) Divine Believer 50/1, Probably improved beaten 8 1/2l in a maiden at Naas last time; gets a mile, seems to act on soft; workable opening mark. Two moderate runs at Dundalk, not much better at Naas, may find her level in handicaps. |
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8th (12) (10/1 -67%)Pass The Buck |
10/1(-67%) | (12) Pass The Buck 10/1, Beaten 7l in a maiden auction race at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; bred to want further than 1m; may find this too sharp. Ordinary form at two, similar profile to stablemate Arctic Assassin, gelded/cheekpieces. |
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9th (2) (7/1 -27%)Boston Benjamin |
7/1(-27%) | (2) Boston Benjamin 7/1, Improved markedly in a tongue-tie landing a handicap by a nose off a 8lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; significant jockey booking; suited by 7f, acts on AW; should at least back-up latest run. Narrow winner at Dundalk on handicap debut, may struggle to cope with an 8lb rise. |
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10th (9) (8/1 -14%)Mo Anam Chara |
8/1(-14%) | (9) Mo Anam Chara 8/1, Good effort on handicap debut beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective 7-8f, acts with cut and on AW; open to further improvement now handicapping. Two Dundalk runs were much better than previous turf efforts, should be more mature now. |
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11th (4) (18/1 +0%)Vantage Code |
18/1(+0%) | (4) Vantage Code 18/1, Beaten 9l in a maiden at Galway last time; minor promise on the whole in maidens but opening mark not that generous. Big price for all three maiden starts at two, has been gelded, market may provide a clue. |
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12th (1) (11/2 +45%)Hamiyan |
11/2(+45%) | (1) Hamiyan 11/2, Ran to current form when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a nursery at Leopardstown latest; effective 1m, acts on heavy and good; good maiden form and may step forwards on second handicap run Fourth in a nursery, big chance on his Gowran third behind Classic hope Christmas Day. |
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13th (3) (10/1 -43%)Gonna Be Golden |
10/1(-43%) | (3) Gonna Be Golden 10/1, Improved markedly from debut when winning a maiden at Dundalk by a head last time; effective at 7f, acts on AW; very useful and may improve again. Game winner on the second of two 7f runs at Dundalk, should be fine with an extra furlong. |

HAMIYAN had some nice runs in maidens last term and doesn't look harshly treated off a mark of 79 on his second handicap start. The Wootton Bassett gelding was placed twice from four runs, including when third to recent Ballysax winner Christmas Day at Gowran Park. Boston Benjamin brings winning form into the race, having scored at Dundalk back in February. He remains unexposed and Colin Keane is an eyecatching booking. Closely weakened on her comeback run in a maiden here last month, but it would be no surprise if she stepped forward with that outing under her belt.

A 71-rated handicap debutante from Ballydoyle is too tempting to ignore. CLOSELY showed enough on her second run to merit selection
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (3/1 -50%)Killer Clown |
3/1(-50%) | (1) Killer Clown 3/1, Winner of the Ladies Open at Hornby Castle by 4l last time; effective 2m4f-3m on any ground; bidding for the hattrick of wins here, fair chance now back under rules. Drew clear to win Ludlow hunter chase last month and followed up in a recent point. |
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2nd (4) (4/5 +33%)Largy Pearl |
4/5(+33%) | (4) Largy Pearl 4/5, Winner of the Conditions Point at Dalton Park by 2l last time out, landed the hattrick of wins, in rich vein of form in points, very much respected going back into rules company. Second to top hunter chaser Barton Snow over C&D last May and 3-3 in points this year. |
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|U| (2) (6/1 -71%)Important Notice |
6/1(-71%) | (2) Important Notice 6/1, Winner of the Ladies Open at Trebudannon by 2l last time; effective up to 3m2f on S and G; another one bidding for the hattrick, very much respected back under rules. Placed at Cheltenham last year and comes here after two small-field point wins this spring. |
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|PU| (3) (6/1 +50%)Kansas Du Berlais |
6/1(+50%) | (3) Kansas Du Berlais 6/1, Second and beaten by 4l in the Ladies Open at Cotley latest; multiple hurdle winner under rules but struggled over fences, might be best watched in this field. Dug deep to beat useful rival in small-field point in January; enters calculations. |

LARGY PEARL gets a confident vote in this hunter chase finale. He finished second to a certain Barton Snow when last seen racing under Rules here last May and has been in great form since between the flags, winning three on the spin. Killer Clown won well at Ludlow before another smooth point-to-point success and heads the list of dangers from Important Notice.

Second to a top hunter chaser over C&D on his rules debut last May, LARGY PEARL recently extended his winning streak in points to six.
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1st (9) (1/1 +38%)Spanish Maid |
1/1(+38%) | (9) Spanish Maid 1/1, Returned to form down in trip at stiff track beaten 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Wexford last time; effective 2m4f-3m, wants cut; unreliable maiden. Good effort at Wexford when well backed latest, up 3lb, drop in trip a plus, chance. |
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2nd (3) (6/1 -71%)Courtbrack Boy |
6/1(-71%) | (3) Courtbrack Boy 6/1, Ran to form just tiring late on up in trip under positive ride fourth beaten 9 1/4l off 94 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m2f on heavy and good; progressing and more to come chasing.. Won over hurdles at Clonmel in Feb', trip too far latest, may go well in first h'cap chase. |
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3rd (4) (14/1 +13%)L'amiral Fromentin |
14/1(+13%) | (4) L'amiral Fromentin 14/1, Bit below form back hurdlng tried in cheekpieces down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick most recent; yet to get near a winning level under rules. Modest form in points and under Rules, hard to make a case for on form. |
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4th (5) (11/1 -57%)Halsafari |
11/1(-57%) | (5) Halsafari 11/1, Bit below form back in a handicap beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by cut; inconsistent since layoff. Strike rate of 1-30 in chases and his last three runs in this sphere have been poor. |
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5th (8) (15/2 +58%)Zolpharine |
15/2(+58%) | (8) Zolpharine 15/2, Unsuited by soft ground when down the field in a handicap chase at Clonmel most recent; effective up to 3m, needs sound surface; inconsistent, poor strike-rate. 0-21 over fences, never better than midfield on latest, others make more appeal. |
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7th (7) (10/1 +0%)Finnicky Filly |
10/1(+0%) | (7) Finnicky Filly 10/1, Best work late albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time; usually held up; effective around 2m on heavy and good; inconsistent but capable back chasing. Hinted at a revival at Clonmel latest, ran okay off this mark in sole previous chase. |
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8th (6) (50/1 -100%)Set The Tone |
50/1(-100%) | (6) Set The Tone 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; form tailed off over hurdles, bit to prove back chasing. Maiden pulled up over hurdles and on chase debut last twice, others preferred. |
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9th (10) (10/1 -43%)La Tene |
10/1(-43%) | (10) La Tene 10/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test when 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel most recent run; effective at 2m-2m3f, acts on soft; fair mark on maiden form now chasing. Outpaced before rallied well for third over 2m3f latest, drop in trip a query on chase bow. |
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10th (1) (33/1 -136%)Itsalonglongroad |
33/1(-136%) | (1) Itsalonglongroad 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; enjoys making it; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on any; game front-runner, goes well at Tramore. Four-time course winner (three chases), poor stable debut but can't dismiss at this track. |

SPANISH MAID was well backed on her first outing for Ross O'Sullivan and ran well to chase home Connemara Shore. She just ran around a touch late on having held every chance over the last and dropping back to the minimum trip may help. Courtbrack Boy has been in good form over timber and goes straight into handicap company on his chase debut. La Tene makes her chase debut in a handicap as well and is another to consider for in-form trainer John Ryan.

SPANISH MAID was well backed when running a nice race on her stable bow at Wexford and she might go one place better dropped in trip
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (1/1 -10%)Posh Chick |
1/1(-10%) | (3) Posh Chick 1/1, Fair rules debut when second beaten 7 1/2l in a bumper at Wincanton latest; effective at 1m7f on good; more to come for good yard. Point winner; runner-up at Wincanton on the switch to rules; major player. |
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2nd (5) (40/1 +20%)Golden Sanjida |
40/1(+20%) | (5) Golden Sanjida 40/1, Too keen, ran to a poor level down the field in a Mares' bumper at Huntingdon most recent; hood first time; some Flat speed in pedigree, needs more. Fitting of hood needs to make a big difference. |
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3rd (7) (5/2 +38%)Steal A Glance |
5/2(+38%) | (7) Steal A Glance 5/2, Step back from promising debut when well beaten in a Mares' bumper at Wincanton latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft; bounce back needed. Close second at Ludlow then midfield at Wincanton; this looks weaker. |
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4th (2) (25/1 -127%)Mirabello |
25/1(-127%) | (2) Mirabello 25/1, Poor debut well beaten in a maiden bumper at Ffos Las only start; major improvement needed. From a useful family and may leave her Ffos Las effort behind. |
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5th (4) (33/1 +18%)Skye Glance |
33/1(+18%) | (4) Skye Glance 33/1, Bit better than on debut well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Huntingdon latest; more needed and unlikely winner. Needs improvement on her Huntingdon form. |
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6th (1) (14/1 -27%)Cheese |
14/1(-27%) | (1) Cheese 14/1, Harbour Law mare; half-sister to Madam May, useful at 13f; tough enough task on debut with stamina to prove. Bred for jumps and yard has a poor strike-rate in bumpers. |
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7th (6) (4/1 -14%)Silver Whisper |
4/1(-14%) | (6) Silver Whisper 4/1, £5,000 Scalo filly; half-sister to Exiguus, smart at 17f; probably need the experience but yard is respected and worth noting how he moves in the market. Stable's respectable record in bumpers this term includes winning newcomers. |

POSH CHICK won a point-to-point and shaped with promise on her Rules debut at Wincanton when finishing second to a potentially smart one in Lord Churchill. With improvement forthcoming, she gets the nod ahead of stable companion Steal A Glance, who is better judged on her Ludlow debut effort rather than her Wincanton no-show. Keep an eye on Cheese too.

Interesting newcomer SILVER WHISPER gets the vote. Posh Chick (second choice) and Steal A Glance bring the best form.
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