There were 51 Races on Friday 24th April 2026 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 8 races at Perth, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Cork, 6 races at Fontwell, 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 | 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 (5) (9/1 -100%)Black Star Boy |
9/1(-100%) | (5) Black Star Boy 9/1, Never dangerous beaten 6l in Rockingham Stakes (Listed) at York last time; effective at 6f, acts on good to soft and good; more to come in handicaps. Won in good style at Newbury last September; well bred and has potential off opening mark. |
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2nd (2) (4/1 -60%)Calico Blue |
4/1(-60%) | (2) Calico Blue 4/1, Put experience to good use, improved to defy penalty when winning a novice at Chester by 5l last time; returning from long layoff; effective at 6f on sound surface; looks to have pace for this drop to minimum trip. Absent since last July but twice looked good at Chester last summer; handicap debut. |
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3rd (9) (14/1 +22%)One And Gone |
14/1(+22%) | (9) One And Gone 14/1, Made too much use of beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; effective 6f, acts on good and AW, likes soft lead; drop to 5f worth a shot. Some good AW handicap form but he's probably vulnerable against unexposed types. |
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4th (8) (18/1 -125%)Ambishio |
18/1(-125%) | (8) Ambishio 18/1, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell last time; suited by 5f, acts on sound surface; has plenty of speed and reliable. Progressive on AW this year, having been gelded; thereabouts if return to turf is no issue. |
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5th (4) (7/2 +50%)Atticum |
7/2(+50%) | (4) Atticum 7/2, Improved again when winning a novice at Yarmouth by 3 1/2l last time; effective at 5f, acts on good to soft; should continue to progress, especially now handicapping. Impressed at Yarmouth when last seen & could have plenty more to offer; yard in good form. |
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6th (6) (11/4 +39%)Old Is Gold |
11/4(+39%) | (6) Old Is Gold 11/4, Struggled to get involved from the start beaten 4 1/4l in a nursery at York last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 5/6f on sound surface; not ruled out on this return. Midfield at York last August but close third in nursery at Glorious Goodwood previously. |
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7th (7) (13/2 -63%)Hypnotised |
13/2(-63%) | (7) Hypnotised 13/2, Put experience to good use, step down in trip suited when winning a maiden at Southwell by 2l last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; more to come this term now handicapping. Won AW maiden last September; attractive pedigree and could take higher order still. |
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8th (1) (10/1 +9%)Underwriter |
10/1(+9%) | (1) Underwriter 10/1, Again below novice level beaten 8l in a 2yo race at Deauville last time; returning from long layoff; effective 6f but 5f may suit, acts on good and fast; drop to 5f should suit on this handicap debut. 6f maiden/novice wins last year; returns having been gelded; could be suited by drop to 5f. |
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9th (3) (50/1 +0%)Sir Alfie |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Sir Alfie 50/1, Needed run when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; should come on for latest. Below par on final two starts last term and same story on recent reappearance at Newmarket. |

Calico Blue looked to be one to keep on the right side of when recording a double at Chester in his juvenile campaign and must enter calculations on his handicap bow. However, it has been 287 days since Roger Varian's colt has been seen and a race-fit AMBISHIO is slightly more appealing. The Kuroshio gelding arrives on the back of a close second at Southwell and a 2lb rise in the ratings looks workable. Hypnotised and Atticum are feasible alternatives.

Having been headstrong last year, a gelding operation may be a positive for BLACK STAR BOY, who earns the vote ahead of Atticum.
| 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 (6) (30/100 +25%)Misterdoc |
30/100(+25%) | (6) Misterdoc 30/100, Game effort and improved to win with a bit in hand when landing a novice hurdle at Ludlow by 2l last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m but form all on soft; small but progressing and more to come. The Ludlow win has worked out well and he sets the standard here by some way. |
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2nd (9) (4/1 -45%)Sears Crossing |
4/1(-45%) | (9) Sears Crossing 4/1, Never involved when comfortably held and last in a handicap flat race at Thurles last time; in good form prior; value selection based on balance of form but untested over obstacles. Useful Flat maiden in Ireland and joined this strong yard for 40,000gns. |
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3rd (2) (13/2 +35%)Eustace Grenier |
13/2(+35%) | (2) Eustace Grenier 13/2, Solid effort made plenty of use of when fourth beaten 6l in an Amateurs' bumper at Huntingdon latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; good bumper form but untested over hurdles. Shaped with promise in all three bumpers but rejected by stable jockey. |
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4th (5) (14/1 -40%)Mr Maximillian |
14/1(-40%) | (5) Mr Maximillian 14/1, Minor promise when well beaten in an amateurs' bumper at Wetherby only start; should improve from that reasonable start in a bumper. Never dangerous from off the pace when sixth in a Wetherby bumper (15-2). |
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5th (3) (100/1 +50%)Jack Dempsey |
100/1(+50%) | (3) Jack Dempsey 100/1, Outpaced and never put into the race on final qualifying run when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Ayr most recent; effective 2m, acts on good but may want bit further; does better in handicaps. Couldn't recommend on hurdle form but ran his best race in a good-ground bumper. |
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6th (1) (50/1 0%)C'mon So |
50/1(0%) | (1) C'mon So 50/1, Poor effort down the field in a novice hurdle at Hexham most recent; effective at 2m in bumpers; useful in points and bumpers but has shown nothing over hurdles. Runner-up in an Irish point but it's been modest stuff under rules; readily opposed. |
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7th (8) (40/1 +0%)Palavar |
40/1(+0%) | (8) Palavar 40/1, Didn't stay 2m when finishing last in a flat handicap at Dundalk most recent; returning from a break; difficult to fancy on first start over obstacles. Minor Flat form in six Irish starts for two different trainers; opposable. |
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8th (7) (300/1 -50%)Brewdog |
300/1(-50%) | (7) Brewdog 300/1, Poor effort when well beaten in a bumper at Ayr only start; returning from a break; showed nothing first-time and all to prove. 125-1 when tailed off in a heavy-ground bumper at Ayr in January. |

MISTERDOC might take a bit of beating in the opener. Dan Skelton's charge won going away at Ludlow in February, creating a nice impression, and there should be a lot more to come. Eustace Grenier was a beaten favourite in a Huntingdon bumper but could take a leap forward now trying hurdling for the first time. Sears Crossing needs a betting check.

This looks all about MISTERDOC who had subsequent winners behind him when doing it nicely at Ludlow two months ago.
| 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) (12/1 +14%)Canaria Queen |
12/1(+14%) | (1) Canaria Queen 12/1, Probably needed race beaten 6l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on any; should come from seasonal reappearance; not ruled out on last season's efforts. Should come on for her reappearance and on a fair mark on her 2025 best; respected. |
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2nd (4) (10/1 -25%)Beerwah |
10/1(-25%) | (4) Beerwah 10/1, Never dangerous beaten 4l off this mark at Catterick last time; effective 5f, acts on soft and good; fair couple of runs before latest, including a win at Beverley three starts back, chance if bouncing back on reappearance. Ended 2025 in good order; still feasibly weighted & he's one to consider back from a break. |
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3rd (10) (8/1 -23%)Doralee |
8/1(-23%) | (10) Doralee 8/1, Beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective 5f, acts on soft and good to firm; has improved with each start this season and can go close again here after narrowly missing out last time. Just one win from 17 starts but she arrives on the back of a good third at Catterick. |
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4th (6) (7/2 +68%)Auntie Jo |
7/2(+68%) | (6) Auntie Jo 7/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; usually held up; suited by 5/6f, acts on good and AW; won over 5f at Newcastle off 45 three starts back, but is unreliable and mark is testing. Three solid runs on AW since fitted with a visor; more to prove on turf but not ruled out. |
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5th (3) (13/2 +46%)Opal Storm |
13/2(+46%) | (3) Opal Storm 13/2, Landed a handicap by a head from a big price off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to firm and AW; new mark asks more again, but could follow up. Conditions no problem and arrives on the back of an AW win; each-way claims once more. |
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6th (14) (9/2 +31%)No Gain |
9/2(+31%) | (14) No Gain 9/2, Probably needed race beaten 2l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; won a 7f contest at Les Landes penultimate start; effective 7-12f on sound surface; first time dropped to the minimal trip. Promising 4th on stable debut last month (6f, AW); a bigger effort could be brewing. |
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7th (15) (50/1 -25%)Ziva's Star |
50/1(-25%) | (15) Ziva's Star 50/1, Slowly away beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; returning from a break; suited by 5f, probably acts on any; 0-17 maiden who looks unlikely to open account here. 17-race maiden with just one handicap run that makes her of interest; absent 139 days. |
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8th (8) (8/1 +6%)Masterclass |
8/1(+6%) | (8) Masterclass 8/1, Probably needed race beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Pontefract last time; usually held up; suited by 5f, stays 6f, acts on any; workable mark, should do better down in trip; chance below last winning mark.. On handy mark and latest Pontefract fourth can be upgraded (wide on home turn); e-w shout. |
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9th (11) (17/2 +39%)Vault Of Heaven |
17/2(+39%) | (11) Vault Of Heaven 17/2, Raced freely when last of 14 beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; hood first time; suited by 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; would need a big bounce back to form to be competitive. 12-race maiden but capable and he's tumbled down weights; dangerous if the new hood works. |
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10th (2) (9/1 +25%)Golden Prosperity |
9/1(+25%) | (2) Golden Prosperity 9/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Catterick penultimate start; poor effort 16th beaten 9l off 55 over 6f at Thirsk last time, same mark here; suited by 5f/6f and a sound surface; form in and out. 5f Catterick win 16 days ago but ran poorly at Thirsk on Saturday (6f); others stronger. |
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11th (12) (33/1 -106%)Isla Bella |
33/1(-106%) | (12) Isla Bella 33/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; effective at 5/6f, acts on good and AW; form in and out of late and has a good bit to prove. Strongly run 5f suits her best; went close on AW last month; each-way shout. |
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12th (9) (25/1 -108%)Newyorkstateofmind |
25/1(-108%) | (9) Newyorkstateofmind 25/1, Never dangerous beaten 10l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, best at 5f nowadays, acts on a sound surface; fair mark but poor strike rate, return to this trip may help. Conditions fine and on a dangerous mark so he can't be discounted despite his absence. |
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13th (16) (80/1 -60%)Lil Wade |
80/1(-60%) | (16) Lil Wade 80/1, Probably needed race down the field in a classified race at Wolverhampton most recent; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, raced only on AW apart from debut; 0-31 and largely regressive maiden. Not much to shout about in the last 18 months and easy enough to swerve. |
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14th (7) (18/1 -29%)Thank The Lord |
18/1(-29%) | (7) Thank The Lord 18/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on good but suited by AW; has been out of form for about last four runs and a big bounce back needed. Ended 2025 with two good runs but well short of that level so far in 2026; risky. |

A wide-open contest to get proceedings underway on Town Moor, and only a tentative vote can go to MASTERCLASS. Paul Midgley's sprinter ran with credit despite missing the break at Pontefract latest and though the gelding will probably need some luck today, that effort was at least a step back in the right direction. No Gain made a pleasing stable debut at Wolverhampton in March and still has the time to do better, as does Auntie Jo, who has only had five runs on the grass. Others to note include Golden Prosperity and Opal Storm.

Wide open but Masterclass and NO GAIN look interesting contenders, both having run better than their position suggests last time.
| 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 (5) (7/1 +22%)Laureate Crown |
7/1(+22%) | (5) Laureate Crown 7/1, Scored comfortably up in trip back from a break when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-9f on good to firm and AW; new mark asks more but he's fit and in form. Reappearance win came in small field but the form has been franked by the clear runner-up. |
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2nd (3) (10/11 +39%)Organise |
10/11(+39%) | (3) Organise 10/11, Yard won this last year; hit the line well, ran to form in defying penalty when winning a novice at Yarmouth by 1 1/4l last time; top course trainer; effective 7/8f on good and AW; smart prospect holds strong chance of hat-trick on handcap debut. 2-2 and could have lots more left in the tank for last year's winning yard; key player. |
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3rd (7) (5/1 -122%)Nobody Knows |
5/1(-122%) | (7) Nobody Knows 5/1, Still green but scored with something in hand when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 1 1/2l last time; significant jockey booking; effective 9f, likely get further, acts on soft and AW; looks smart and good bit to come. 2-2, cosily as favourite each time; Ryan Moore booked; has potential off opening mark. |
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4th (6) (25/1 -127%)Capall Rasa |
25/1(-127%) | (6) Capall Rasa 25/1, Improved up in trip on handicap debut when landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 12lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to firm and AW; unexposed and has more to offer back on turf. Best 2yo form came on AW but did it easily last time and he's not discounted back on turf. |
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5th (4) (14/1 +58%)Suspended Sentence |
14/1(+58%) | (4) Suspended Sentence 14/1, Likely flattered when fourth in a Listed race at Bordeaux Le Bouscat latest; suited by 8f, acts on soft and good to firm; new mark asks much more back in a handicap. Won small-field nursery over C&D last September but makes reappearance off 13lb higher. |
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6th (1) (40/1 -100%)Goodwood Galaxy |
40/1(-100%) | (1) Goodwood Galaxy 40/1, Below form, too keen when fourth beaten 2l in a 2yo race at Newbury latest; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; more to come this term but mark not easy and trainer remains on cold list. Good fourth in Group 2 at Goodwood last July but has to prove he can cut it off this mark. |
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7th (2) (5/1 +50%)Look To The Stars |
5/1(+50%) | (2) Look To The Stars 5/1, Below form beaten 5l in Zetland Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; has undergone a wind op and returns tried in a hood. Two 2yo wins; failed to stay 1m2f when last seen; the hood could be a positive on return. |

The hat-trick seeking ORGANISE still exhibited signs of greenness when scoring at Yarmouth recently and there should be more to come. The three-year-old had previously made light work of the opposition on his debut as a juvenile at Southwell and he could take this en route to bigger things. Nobody Knows boasts a similar profile and he's feared most in receipt of 8lb from the selection, while Look To The Stars is next best.

Organise is a leading contender for the Gosdens but NOBODY KNOWS also arrives 2-2 and is preferred.
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1st (3) (10/3 +58%)El Granjero |
10/3(+58%) | (3) El Granjero 10/3, Back to form up in trip when second beaten 11l in a handicap chase at Warwick latest; effective 2 3/4m to 3 3/4m, acts on soft and good to soft; can contend. Latest Warwick conqueror (3m5f, good to soft) was completing a hat-trick. |
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2nd (6) (11/2 +0%)Busty Boy |
11/2(+0%) | (6) Busty Boy 11/2, Ran to form when 11l third in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m4f, acts on any; consistent but hasn't won for a while. Runner-up in this 12 months ago and returns in form; in the mix off a competitive mark. |
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3rd (11) (8/1 +11%)President Scottie |
8/1(+11%) | (11) President Scottie 8/1, Hampered by faller and too much to do when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; form has tailed off this term but handicapper is relenting. Expensive to follow over fences and fair to say that others arrive here in better form. |
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4th (8) (15/2 -7%)Stratagem |
15/2(-7%) | (8) Stratagem 15/2, Improved on recent efforts up in trip and down in class, race fell apart when landing a handicap by 20l off a 6lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time; effective 2 1/2-3 1/4m, acts on good to soft and good; remains on good mark. Raised 8lb for his Sedgefield romp but had become very well handicapped. |
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5th (7) (7/2 -5%)Fever Dream |
7/2(-5%) | (7) Fever Dream 7/2, Did it comfortably and improved, benefitting from reappearance, when landing a handicap chase by 5 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 3m on good; progressing, may get even further. Hosed up at Warwick and could take some beating if the ground is bordering on good. |
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6th (10) (22/1 -100%)Breeze Of Wind |
22/1(-100%) | (10) Breeze Of Wind 22/1, Outpaced and returned to form in first time cheekpieces when beaten 3l off this mark in handicap chase at Kelso last time; blinkers first time; effective 3m+, better suited by plenty of cut though. Pulled up two runs back but solid efforts in defeat on either side of that; assured stayer. |
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7th (4) (18/1 -64%)Brandt |
18/1(-64%) | (4) Brandt 18/1, Never threatened, ran to current form and unsuited by way race developed when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last time; usually held up; effective 3m+ and wants decent ground but inconsistent. 3m4f chase winner last year and some sign of returning to form on his last run. |
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8th (12) (10/1 -43%)Upfordebate |
10/1(-43%) | (12) Upfordebate 10/1, Ran to form and possibly wound it up a bit early when caught late and 4 1/2l third in a handicap chase at Carlisle most recent run; suited by 3m+, acts on soft and good; progressive but handicapper has caught up. Four wins this season; unproven over this far and he does race up with the pace. |
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9th (2) (28/1 -12%)Fortunedefortunata |
28/1(-12%) | (2) Fortunedefortunata 28/1, Back to form when 7l third in a handicap chase at Haydock most recent run; stays 3 1/2m, acts on soft and good; has had jumping problems but chance if they don't resurface. 100-1 third at Haydock and if as good again here he could have some say. |
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|PU| (9) (8/1 -14%)Express Surprise |
8/1(-14%) | (9) Express Surprise 8/1, Improved back down in trip when out-battling and outstaying runner-up landing a handicap by a length off a 7lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 3m but has run over longer, acts on soft and good; steadily progressive. Sound jumper who stays well and he's won three of his last four; progressive. |
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|PU| (1) (80/1 -471%)Noble Birth |
80/1(-471%) | (1) Noble Birth 80/1, Below form in first time blinkers when comfortably held in a claiming hurdle at Naas last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good; veteran who has won over hurdles and fences but has been inconsistent of late. Last seen tailed off in an Irish claiming hurdle; needs a revival and has topweight. |

FEVER DREAM is a previous course scorer who makes plenty of appeal on the back of a smooth Warwick success last month. He confirmed the promise of his Kempton second to Doctor Ken and another bold showing looks assured here. Busty Boy is a consistent chaser but should probably win more, while El Granjero isn't without a squeak and Stratagem is noted.

A chance is taken on Irish raider BRANDT, an assured stayer who signalled a return to form last time at Downpatrick.
| 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 (5) (4/1 +20%)Wrydcroft |
4/1(+20%) | (5) Wrydcroft 4/1, Made it three wins in four, travelled well when landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell last time; trainer in form; effective 6-7f act on good to soft and AW; progressive but tougher task up significantly in weights. Won three of his last four including AW return; has to be of interest under a 3lb nudge. |
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2nd (1) (33/1 -50%)Born A Rebel |
33/1(-50%) | (1) Born A Rebel 33/1, Below par beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective at 7/8f, acts on any ground; still 4lb above last winning mark and likely to be vulnerable off this mark. Three turf wins; never dangerous on AW return in February but might do better this time. |
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3rd (11) (7/1 +30%)Finn Ironside |
7/1(+30%) | (11) Finn Ironside 7/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; below last winning mark, but generally poor since landing a double last summer. C&D winner; step back in the right direction latest; considered. |
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4th (9) (15/2 +32%)Singoura |
15/2(+32%) | (9) Singoura 15/2, Beaten 8l in a handicap over course and distance last time; effective at 7f on good to firm and AW; mark easing by another 3lb and should come on for latest, but still an outsider ar best. Likes it here and shaped like she can build on last month's C&D effort after a break. |
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5th (14) (9/1 +0%)Reginald Charles |
9/1(+0%) | (14) Reginald Charles 9/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; suited by 7-9f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; in good form, including a win at Southwell three starts back, and competitive mark still. Running well with races spaced out; player if this doesn't come too soon. |
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6th (15) (33/1 -18%)Yehudi |
33/1(-18%) | (15) Yehudi 33/1, Raced freely beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-9f, acts on soft and AW; now a 0-16 maiden but previously went close off this mark, when beaten by a neck at Wolverhampton in December, and may bounce back. 0-16 (includes turf); had this headgear combination when fourth (AW) latest. |
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7th (2) (14/1 -17%)Yafaarr |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Yafaarr 14/1, Probably needed race beaten 9l in a handicap at Catterick last time; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; chance of a good run if replicating form from end of last year. Rusty on turf return a fortnight ago; candidate to build on that; first-time tongue-tie. |
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8th (16) (4/1 0%)Ey Up He's A Star |
4/1(0%) | (16) Ey Up He's A Star 4/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Thirsk last time; suited by 7f, probably acts on good and AW; having not budged in the weights after latest effort, another good run seems likely. Close third (7f, good) on return to turf a fortnight ago; chance off same mark. |
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9th (3) (10/1 +55%)Pianoforte |
10/1(+55%) | (3) Pianoforte 10/1, Beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good to firm and AW; form has largely tailed off since opening account at Bath last June; hasn't placed since, but mark dropping. 0-9 for this yard; career-low mark and second go at this trip the straws to clutch at. |
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10th (17) (14/1 -27%)Onemorenomore |
14/1(-27%) | (17) Onemorenomore 14/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; beaten favourite now three times in a row; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on any; bit to prove after latest efforts. Won division of this in 2024; mark fine; possibilities. |
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11th (6) (100/1 -355%)The New Bay Pearl |
100/1(-355%) | (6) The New Bay Pearl 100/1, Well beaten 10l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 7-8f, may need latter now, acts on AW; continues to drop in the weights, but is generally out of form and unlikely to be a danger. Has ability but inconsistent; watch the market on reappearance/stable debut. |
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12th (12) (15/2 +32%)Pearly Squirrel |
15/2(+32%) | (12) Pearly Squirrel 15/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Wolverhampton three starts back; third beaten 4 1/2l off 63 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; opened account over course and distance here last summer and can go well again. C&D winner who can miss the break; solid on AW of late; could have a say. |
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13th (7) (33/1 -32%)Sir David |
33/1(-32%) | (7) Sir David 33/1, Appeared not to stay down the field in a handicap over 8f at Nottingham most recent; suited by 7f, acts on any; just 1l up on last win, so still on a fair mark, but is unlikely to challenge on form. No immediate encouragement on stable debut a fortnight ago. |
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14th (13) (9/1 +10%)Giant |
9/1(+10%) | (13) Giant 9/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 2l off a 4lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 6-8f, suited by AW; mark easing, and appeared to return to form somewhat latest, but needs more. Ran well latest (AW); rare foray on grass but not dismissed from his lower turf mark. |
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15th (8) (14/1 -17%)Ziggy's Angel |
14/1(-17%) | (8) Ziggy's Angel 14/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; second run after wind op; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; inconsistent in short career, may have more to offer but mark demands it. Respectable AW comeback last month; unexposed on turf and worth a second look. |
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16th (10) (25/1 -56%)Mecca's Symphony |
25/1(-56%) | (10) Mecca's Symphony 25/1, Below par beaten 9l in a handicap at Ayr last time; in good form prior, including beaten 2l over course and distance penultimate start 12 months ago; returning from long layoff; outsider. Promise on this card last year; unexposed and drops in grade for comeback; considered. |

EY UP HE'S A STAR caught the eye at Newcastle before hitting the frame at Thirsk a fortnight ago and the four-year-old gelding wouldn't need to find considerable improvement to get on the scoresheet. There are plenty of dangers, though, including Wrydcroft, who returned with a cosy success at Southwell last month. Previous C&D winners Pearly Squirrel and Finn Ironside warrant respect on the back of creditable all-weather performances, as does Giant.

There are loads to consider but SINGOURA goes well here and can build on last month's run over C&D.
| 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) (2/1 +67%)Saddadd |
2/1(+67%) | (4) Saddadd 2/1, Ran to form when a length third in Foundation Stakes (Listed) at Goodwood most recent run; suited by 10f, acts on any; quality sort, lovely attitude, more to come this term. Progressive until last outing when not disgraced; C&D winner; remains of major interest. |
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2nd (3) (5/2 +29%)King Of Cities |
5/2(+29%) | (3) King Of Cities 5/2, Ran to form on ground that was deep enough beaten 6l in Prix Dollar (Group 2) at Longchamp last time; in good form prior; ideally suited by 8-10f, acts on soft and good; capable of better for new yard this season, good chance. Group 3 winner for Richard Hannon in most recent domestic start; respected. |
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3rd (1) (15/8 -25%)Almeric |
15/8(-25%) | (1) Almeric 15/8, Ground not soft enough and possibly outclassed when down the field in Champion Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot most recent; in excellent form prior; effective at 8f, suited by 10f, best form with give; obvious chance on this return although wouldn't want ground to dry too much. Record is 3-5; progressive before latest start (Champion Stakes); top on the figures. |
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4th (2) (5/1 -43%)Devil's Advocate |
5/1(-43%) | (2) Devil's Advocate 5/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; run of race, ran to form when second beaten 3 1/4l in Magnolia Stakes (Listed) at Kempton latest; suited by 10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; smart sort might get run of things here. Verging on Group class and has possibilities with usual cheekpieces reapplied. |
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5th (5) (28/1 +15%)Muddy Mooy |
28/1(+15%) | (5) Muddy Mooy 28/1, Ran to form on return when 4l third in Magnolia Stakes (Listed) at Kempton most recent run; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good to firm, AW; bit to find in this. Ran well at Kempton on reappearance but isn't sure to progress further back on turf. |

Devil's Advocate wasn't disgraced when seventh in the Champion Stakes last year and returned with a respectable second in a Listed event at Kempton earlier this month. The four-year-old should be in the mix once more, but ALMERIC could prove too strong. Andrew Balding has made a fine start to the turf season and his Study Of Man colt, a dual Listed winner as a three-year-old, looks capable of better entering a new campaign. Stable debutant King Of Cities is also worth a second look.

Almeric holds leading claims, assuming the ground is okay, but KING OF CITIES and Saddadd are interesting challengers.
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1st (2) (10/3 +17%)Jupiter Des Mottes |
10/3(+17%) | (2) Jupiter Des Mottes 10/3, Ran to best landing a handicap hurdle by 3 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; stays 3m, acts on soft and good; back in form, could be a bit to come. Justified market support last time; raised 6lb but appeals as a horse with more to offer. |
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2nd (12) (20/1 -43%)Wa Wa |
20/1(-43%) | (12) Wa Wa 20/1, Outpaced and a disappointing hurdles return when didn't enjoy track and well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; off a short-break; effective 3m and likes sound surface; in form until latest. Won this last year off the same mark but he ran no race last time at Warwick. |
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3rd (3) (10/1 -11%)Go To War |
10/1(-11%) | (3) Go To War 10/1, Below form in better race when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m but has run over longer, acts on soft and good; inconsistent and mark stiff enough. Poor last time and inconsistent; his pretty good record when fresh heightens interest. |
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4th (11) (22/1 -83%)Gwennie May Star |
22/1(-83%) | (11) Gwennie May Star 22/1, Unsuited by way race developed and ran to form when 6l third in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee most recent run; effective 2-3m; form in and out of late. On career-high mark, off which he was no match for the front two on stable debut at Bangor. |
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5th (10) (14/1 -17%)Highland Fashion |
14/1(-17%) | (10) Highland Fashion 14/1, Ran to form but poorly placed off steady pace in race dominated from front when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m7f but was placed over 3m; generally consistent but prefers cut in the ground. Had a break since bleeding last time and he's still unexposed as a stayer. |
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6th (1) (9/4 +68%)Roaring Conquest |
9/4(+68%) | (1) Roaring Conquest 9/4, Beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective around 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; progressing, mark fair, may do better on spring ground. Positive last run; looks sure to stay this far and has the assistance of Sean Bowen. |
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7th (8) (11/1 +21%)Inferno Sacree |
11/1(+21%) | (8) Inferno Sacree 11/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Plumpton penultimate start; made a lot of use of and up 5lb but improved again second beaten 3l off 116 in handicap hurdle last time, 1lb higher here; effective 2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; dangerous if allowed to dictate. Front-runner; hat-trick bid came up shy and others in here might be better treated. |
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8th (9) (22/1 -120%)La Zoubida |
22/1(-120%) | (9) La Zoubida 22/1, Below form when 18l third in a novice hurdle at Ayr most recent run; effective 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; stamina a concern on handicap debut. Useful novice but with her unraced beyond 2m5f there are some stamina doubts over this far. |
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9th (6) (14/1 -40%)Sleedagh |
14/1(-40%) | (6) Sleedagh 14/1, Found nil and outclassed when 51l third of four in a novice hurdle at Doncaster most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; in decent form until latest. The potential is there to be competitive off this mark on handicap debut. |
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10th (5) (25/1 -56%)Musique De Fee |
25/1(-56%) | (5) Musique De Fee 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on good; didn't take to chasing and could bounce back over hurdles. Beginning to look a tricky ride and she's very risky at the minute. |
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11th (13) (9/2 +63%)Jukebox Fury |
9/2(+63%) | (13) Jukebox Fury 9/2, Ran to form back from long lay off on stiff test down in trip when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las latest; effective at 3m in sound surface; progressive before lay off, should come on for latest and goes back up in trip. Ffos Las return was encouraging given the time he'd been absent and the soft conditions. |
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12th (4) (28/1 +0%)Whistle Stop Tour |
28/1(+0%) | (4) Whistle Stop Tour 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; goes back hurdling after two runs over fences but needs some give in the ground. Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him and returning to hurdles looks a good thing. |

JUPITER DES MOTTES kept on strongly to win over 3m1f at Carlisle and might not be done improving yet over hurdles. Since winning at Windsor in November, Roaring Conquest has acquitted himself well in a couple of class 2 handicaps and shouldn't find this quite as competitive. Go To War didn't fire at Haydock, but is respected on his previous surprise Windsor triumph.

Handicap debutant SLEEDAGH and the unexposed Jupiter Des Mottes appeal most in an open race.
| 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) (2/1 +50%)Bunyola Bay |
2/1(+50%) | (2) Bunyola Bay 2/1, 80,000 euro yearling; Ghaiyyath colt; fair effort overall but below expectations being market leader third beaten 3l in a maiden at Newbury debut; the pick on balance of that form overall. Well backed when third in a Newbury maiden (6.5f, soft) last October; open to improvement. |
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2nd (5) (10/1 -150%)Glen Nevis |
10/1(-150%) | (5) Glen Nevis 10/1, 240,000gns Blue Point gelding; half-brother to Skyelight, useful at 6f as 2yo; dam, Achnaha, very smart at 9f at 2yo, and well-related, including a half-sister to Listed winner Dusky Queen; should go well on debut for top connections. 240,000gns yearling; dam a useful and well-related winner; can play a part on debut. |
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3rd (3) (33/1 +18%)Celtic Chariot |
33/1(+18%) | (3) Celtic Chariot 33/1, 1,000gns breeze-up purchase by Ghaiyyath; closely related to Vrana, useful at 7f in Canada; dam, Cavernndchipmunks, smart at 8f at 2yo; looks tough enough task on debut all things considered. 45,000gns yearling; sold unraced for 1,000gns last October; likely best watched on debut. |
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4th (6) (1/2 +69%)Moreedd |
1/2(+69%) | (6) Moreedd 1/2, Night Of Thunder colt; close relative to several classy types, including 1000 Guineas winner Elmalka and Group 1 winner Benbatl, top-class at 8f; dam, Selkirk, also top-class at 10f; big chance on debut. Top-class pedigree; represents a powerful stable and is of obvious interest on paper. |
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5th (1) (125/1 -346%)Balmoral Boy |
125/1(-346%) | (1) Balmoral Boy 125/1, 55,000 euro yearling; Supremacy gelding; showed some promise when albeit distant third on debut, but raced freely beaten 9l in a novice at Newcastle last time; effective at 8f on AW; improvement needed but possible. Minor promise in two AW runs (1m/7f) this spring; handicaps will provide better openings. |

Deported sets a fair standard with an official rating of 78 and better was clearly expected of Bunyola Bay on his debut in October, but newcomer MOREEDD might be useful. Roger Varian's colt is related to a host of smart types including the high-class Benbatl and Guineas heroine Elmalka. If inheriting even an ounce of that ability, he could be one to follow over the upcoming season. Spare a thought for fellow debutant Glen Nevis too, who fetched 240,000gns as a yearling.

Bunyola Bay can leave his 2yo debut behind him but the eye is drawn to MOREEDD's sparkling pedigree.
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1st (2) (4/1 +43%)Opera Ballo |
4/1(+43%) | (2) Opera Ballo 4/1, Converted straightforward opportunity when winning Jebel Hatta (Group 1) at Meydan by 2 1/2l last time; top course jockey; off a short-break; effective 8/9f, likes a sound surface; capable of better back in Britain but bit to find with the best of these. Group 1 winner at Meydan last time; no match for Zeus Olympios in last domestic start. |
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2nd (5) (1/1 +20%)Field Of Gold |
1/1(+20%) | (5) Field Of Gold 1/1, Irish 2,000 Guineas winner; below form, market expected more beaten 3l in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; best at 8f, wants sound surface ideally; excellent turn of foot on his day and has the physical scope to do better again as a 4yo. Impressive in Irish 2,000 Guineas and SJP prior to excusable defeats; sets the standard. |
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3rd (3) (10/3 -21%)Zeus Olympios |
10/3(-21%) | (3) Zeus Olympios 10/3, Remained unbeaten, looked high-class type when winning Joel Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket by 2 1/4l last time; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; tall colt, exciting prospect who looks up to winning at Group 1 level this season. Highly progressive in his first season and still unbeaten (4-4); remains one to follow. |
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4th (1) (25/1 -25%)Cicero's Gift |
25/1(-25%) | (1) Cicero's Gift 25/1, Improved to cause 100-1 shock in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot by 1 1/4l last time; suited by 8f, likes soft but acts on good and AW - doesn't want fast; 6yo now but could still be capable of better and probably unwise to underestimate. Needs to prove he can back up the form of his 100-1 win in the Group 1 QEII. |
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5th (6) (9/1 -80%)Never So Brave |
9/1(-80%) | (6) Never So Brave 9/1, Below form, won three times previous to this beaten 5l in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; in good form prior; suited by 7f/1m, acts on soft, but likes fast, progressive; . Did very well last season for new yard; not disgraced in QEII; may rate higher still. |
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6th (4) (12/1 +25%)Dancing Gemini |
12/1(+25%) | (4) Dancing Gemini 12/1, Won this last year; struggled when beaten 10l in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; best at 8f on good to soft and good to firm; could go well but likely vulnerable for the win. Won this race last year but is facing a slightly stiffer assignment in this field. |

This is a cracking renewal and FIELD OF GOLD can book his ticket to Newbury and the Lockinge Stakes with a win. John and Thady Gosden's charge could only manage fifth behind Cicero's Gift in the QEII at Ascot but just wasn't himself that day and is better judged on previous form which includes a Classic win at the Curragh and a sparkling performance at Royal Ascot in the St James's Palace. Zeus Olympios is unbeaten and had Opera Ballo's measure in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket last September. Charlie Appleby's subsequent Jebel Hatta winner franked that form in Dubai and is another expected to go well, along with City Of York Stakes winner Never So Brave.

Field Of Gold sets a tall standard assuming he's back in top form. ZEUS OLYMPIOS is still unbeaten and still on the up.
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1st (8) (10/3 +33%)Dixie Mafia |
10/3(+33%) | (8) Dixie Mafia 10/3, Flattened out after late error on ground more testing than ideal when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; off a short-break; effective at 2-3m, acts on good; fair mark on debut form, more to come as a stayer but untried over fences under rules. Respectable runs in handicap hurdles; dual point winner who could do better over fences. |
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2nd (1) (10/11 +70%)He Knows Better |
10/11(+70%) | (1) He Knows Better 10/11, Scored by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; effective at around 2 1/2m, just about gets 3m; in good form over fences and penultimate run boosted. Ran well to be third in a Class 3 at Newbury that didn't go entirely like clockwork. |
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3rd (2) (9/1 +18%)Solly Attwell |
9/1(+18%) | (2) Solly Attwell 9/1, May not have stayed having briefly threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase at Downpatrick latest; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; mark demands more. Out of form and much depends whether this return to better ground can inspire. |
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4th (7) (4/1 -20%)All Inn Hand |
4/1(-20%) | (7) All Inn Hand 4/1, Needed every yard of longer trip and ran to hurdle form when landing a handicap chase by 3 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Hexham last time; returning from long layoff; stays 3m, acts on good to soft and good; good mark on hurdle form and more to come over fences. Winning chase debut last June; long absence is perhaps a greater concern than the 4lb rise. |
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5th (6) (18/1 -200%)Celestial Fashion |
18/1(-200%) | (6) Celestial Fashion 18/1, Scored by 11l off a 8lb lower mark at Carlisle penultimate start; bit below form when made plenty of use of and third beaten 25l off 110 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f and might struggle with further, also prefers cut. Last to finish at Carlisle and it could be that the handicapper has caught up with her. |

ALL INN HAND made a successful chasing debut at Hexham and is reunited with Sean Bowen, who was merely a passenger when Mickey Bowen's mare landed the odds in a Stratford novice hurdle before that. She has been off a good while, but is open to plenty of improvement. If she does need the run, He Knows Better could be the one to take advantage because he lost little in defeat at Newbury. Celestial Fashion's Carlisle third suggested that the handicapper now holds sway.

The vote goes to HE KNOWS BETTER who still looks progressive over fences despite his defeat at Newbury.
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1st (1) (6/4 +20%)Silver State |
6/4(+20%) | (1) Silver State 6/4, Improved again when landing a handicap by 4l off a 6lb lower mark at Bath last time; suited by 8f, may improve more for further, acts on AW; head gear has galvanised and in good form now. 3-5 since handicapping and he bolted up at Bath last week; faster ground today; contender. |
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2nd (5) (2/1 +40%)Welbury |
2/1(+40%) | (5) Welbury 2/1, Well backed when opening account, winning a novice at Southwell by 2 1/4l on third start last time; trainer in form; looks to be effective over this trip; should improve and chance to follow up now handicapping. Strong at the finish in a 1m AW novice last month; more to come in handicaps; yard in form. |
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3rd (3) (11/1 -22%)Saxophonist |
11/1(-22%) | (3) Saxophonist 11/1, Disappointing and seemed not to stay one mile at Thirsk penultimate start; ran better than that back down to 7f when 2l third in a novice at Newcastle most recent run; bit to find back up to 8f. Promise twice on AW last year; bred to be useful; check betting on handicap/seasonal debut. |
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4th (4) (14/1 -40%)Booziebrunch |
14/1(-40%) | (4) Booziebrunch 14/1, Struggled up in grade at Newmarket penultimate start, but back on form when second beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell latest; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; on an attractive mark. Good second on his seasonal return this month; perhaps vulnerable to less-exposed sorts. |
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5th (2) (9/2 -80%)Toastmaster |
9/2(-80%) | (2) Toastmaster 9/2, Visored, every chance and ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Kempton last time; off a short-break; suited by 9-11f, acts on AW; consistently been a threat of late and chance again here. Six-race maiden but he's run well in all three handicaps and the drop to 1m may help. |
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6th (6) (16/1 -14%)Tarmonbarry Kid |
16/1(-14%) | (6) Tarmonbarry Kid 16/1, Made a promising debut when beaten 2l at Chester, but form hasn't been to that level last twice; too keen comfortably held in a novice at Newcastle last time; fair bit to find back on turf. Of interest on his turf debut last summer; 1m should suit now handicapping; shortlisted. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -52%)Attention Seeker |
50/1(-52%) | (7) Attention Seeker 50/1, Looked unrideable down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; effective 7f, yet to stay further, acts on soft; needs to prove breathing procedure has been beneficial. Yet to fire for this yard and he looked a hard ride last time; risky on the back of that. |

Silver State shoulders a 6lb penalty for scoring at Bath last week and is dangerous to underestimate, but the gut feeling is that TOASTMASTER will have his measure. Bringing solid all-weather form to the table, he might just appreciate switching to turf and dropping back in trip. There is likely much more to come and he edges the vote. Welbury is another to consider.

An interesting race in which WELBURY (nap), a comfortable AW winner last month, can make it 2-2 for the year on his handicap debut.
| 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) (5/1 -43%)Raaheeb |
5/1(-43%) | (4) Raaheeb 5/1, Promising effort in quite good maiden 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Ascot on debut; effective 7f on soft, middle-distance bred; should improve loads this season, but this is a tough race. Smartly bred; justified favouritism at Ascot in sole 2yo outing; bright prospect. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 +45%)Al Zanati |
11/2(+45%) | (2) Al Zanati 11/2, Ran to form, good attitude on AW debut when winning Prix Thomas Bryon (Group 3) at Chantilly by a head last time; top course jockey; effective 7-9f, acts on fast ground and AW; open to improvement at three and can go well. AW Group 3 win in France took his record to 2-3; further progress may materialise. |
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3rd (7) (6/1 -80%)Wise Prince |
6/1(-80%) | (7) Wise Prince 6/1, Came clear, pushed out and very promising effort when 3 1/4l winner in a novice at Nottingham on debut; top course trainer; gets 8f well, may be suited by 10f, acts on good to soft; big, good-looking colt, top prospect. Scored comfortably at Nottingham, looking the type who could become a Group colt. |
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4th (1) (4/6 +59%)Action |
4/6(+59%) | (1) Action 4/6, Yard won this last year; game and improved again when second beaten 1/2l in William Hill Futurity Trophy (Group 1) at Doncaster latest; effective 7/8f, wants further, acts on any though fast ground should suit action best; lovely colt, big chance in this tried in a tongue-tie. Ended progressive 2yo campaign with close second in the Group 1 Futurity; the form pick. |
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5th (5) (20/1 -67%)Spyce |
20/1(-67%) | (5) Spyce 20/1, Improved up in class and distance when fourth beaten 3l in Zetland Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket latest; stays 10f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; tall colt, more to come. Developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer. |
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6th (6) (80/1 -100%)Winding Stream |
80/1(-100%) | (6) Winding Stream 80/1, Improved under a penalty when second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Kempton latest; effective 7/8f on AW; more needed at this level. AW form comprises a win and good second; faces a stiffer task at this level. |
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7th (3) (50/1 -100%)Oceans Four |
50/1(-100%) | (3) Oceans Four 50/1, Ran to best up in trip when winning Prix des Chenes (Group 3) at Chantilly by a short-neck last time; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; progressive at two, stamina to prove on this return. Clear peak form when running well in the Solario; won French Group 3 next time. |

ACTION is the highest rated of these three-year-olds and is of huge interest on his seasonal debut for last year's winning handler. The Frankel colt sports a first-time tongue-tie and produced his best effort as a juvenile when signing off for the year in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. That close-up second to stable companion Hawk Mountain is the best form on offer here and he commands the utmost respect. Raaheeb won readily on his Ascot debut and is noted, while Nottingham winner Wise Prince boasts a similar profile and joins Al Zanati on the shortlist.

Big potential is brought by RAAHEEB and Wise Prince, while Action sets the standard and isn't opposed with absolute confidence.
| 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) (2/1 +50%)The Dog Thief |
2/1(+50%) | (7) The Dog Thief 2/1, Improved slightly with longer trip suiting when winning a maiden hurdle over this trip at Market Rasen by a length last time; trainer in form; progressing but might prefer softer ground. Second to Grade 2 winner before seeing off next-time-out winners at Market R; promising. |
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2nd (3) (15/8 +63%)Jack Hyde |
15/8(+63%) | (3) Jack Hyde 15/8, Returned to form down in class back on better ground when landing a handicap hurdle by a short-head off a 6lb lower mark at Ludlow last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; in form, may have reached level but mark still fair. Fourth hurdle win when shading close finish at Ludlow latest; should go well again. |
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3rd (5) (12/1 +40%)Nells Son |
12/1(+40%) | (5) Nells Son 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; didn't stay well when beaten in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; effective 2m but has experience of longer, acts on soft and good. Below par back hurdling latest but had wind op since and stable enjoying a cracking spring. |
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4th (9) (11/1 +8%)Bold Light |
11/1(+8%) | (9) Bold Light 11/1, Ran to form when 6 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle most recent run; effective 2 1/2m; back to form latest and fair mark but all form on give. Not at best this term but not disgraced latest and well treated if staging revival. |
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5th (2) (13/2 +0%)Go Dante |
13/2(+0%) | (2) Go Dante 13/2, Yard has won last two runnings of race; well held by less exposed rivals off a stiff mark when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Sandown latest; effective 2m and little experience at further; inconsistent dual Imperial Cup winner. Below par since win in December but potential class act for yard with good record in this. |
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6th (1) (14/1 +22%)Skyjack Hijack |
14/1(+22%) | (1) Skyjack Hijack 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Kelso latest; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by sound surface; progressive before lay off. Won six on the spin in 2024 but pulled up on belated reappearance in February. |
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|PU| (4) (15/2 -15%)Serious Operator |
15/2(-15%) | (4) Serious Operator 15/2, Below form back down in trip when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective over this trip and suited by sound surface. Well held in Morebattle over 2m but in good form over 2m4f prior to that; should be in mix. |

JACK HYDE was thrown in deep last year and again when claiming a midfield finish in the Imperial Cup last month. Fergal O'Brien's charge returned to winning ways with a narrow triumph at Ludlow most recently and a 6lb rise for that success does not look insurmountable. Point winner The Dog Thief struck at Market Rasen and has the potential to rate higher now sent handicapping, while the veteran Go Dante is another worthy of consideration.

If there's one in this line-up which could be well ahead of its mark it's the promising 6yo THE DOG THIEF (nap).
| 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) (6/1 0%)Percy's Daydream |
6/1(0%) | (1) Percy's Daydream 6/1, Struggled and eased when race was gone comfortably held in a handicap at Pontefract last time; in good form prior; effective 10-12f on good and good to firm; not ruled out on basis of previous form and getting ideal ground conditions. Progressive in 2025 until a low-key run in September; trainer runs two here; market useful. |
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2nd (9) (11/8 +66%)Oh Yes You Do |
11/8(+66%) | (9) Oh Yes You Do 11/8, Made a modest first start but built on debut effort significantly last time, slight step up in trip worked well when winning a maiden at Leicester by 1/2l last time; chance to follow up on handicap debut. Still looked green when winning a 1m maiden in October; more to come in handicaps in 2026. |
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3rd (7) (13/2 +28%)Myrrh |
13/2(+28%) | (7) Myrrh 13/2, Has made a fair start to career, finishing 1 1/2l third on debut, deadheat second start and good third from a big price in a novice at Kempton most recent run; up 2lb and in trip; outside chance. Improved with each run as a 2yo; steps up in trip for handicap debut; stable run two here. |
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4th (6) (11/1 +21%)Finally Escaped |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Finally Escaped 11/1, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Thirsk last time; effective over 7-11f on AW; hasn't shown too much since minor promise on debut at Newcastle in February, but could be more to come now handicapping. Plugged on for sixth in a 1m handicap at Thirsk two weeks ago; unexposed; 1m2f should suit. |
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5th (2) (8/1 +11%)Little Miss India |
8/1(+11%) | (2) Little Miss India 8/1, Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton penultimate start; eighth beaten 9l off 71 last time, same mark here; suited by 10-12f, acts on a sound surface; touch quirky but in good form. Three AW wins since October (9.4f-1m4f); untried on faster than good; often slowly away. |
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6th (8) (5/1 +58%)Alkumatic Jo Jo |
5/1(+58%) | (8) Alkumatic Jo Jo 5/1, Probably needed race comfortably held in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 7/8f, acts on AW and soft; consistent in short career before latest, could bounce back from that. Promising at up to 1m as a 2yo; midfield on return 12 days ago; now steps up in trip. |
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7th (3) (14/1 +13%)Saliko |
14/1(+13%) | (3) Saliko 14/1, Struggled in this, down the field beaten 12l in a handicap at Yarmouth most recent; effective 10-12f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; down 2lb, but likely a big ask on seasonal reappearance. Two 1m2f Nottingham wins last July; fair mark if ready to roll after six months off. |
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8th (5) (40/1 -344%)Nanny Park |
40/1(-344%) | (5) Nanny Park 40/1, Ran to current level beaten a length off this mark at Kempton last time; suited by 10f and sound surface; very quirky, but in fairly good form with a run of thirds and not without a chance of a second career win. Consistent rather than progressive for J Fanshawe; sold 18,000gns since latest; vulnerable. |

ABLON showed her battling qualities at Kempton when breaking through and wasn't a surprise winner judged on a previous second at the track. Switching to turf on better ground than she encountered at Goodwood last September should be fine and stretching back out in trip should also suit. Richard Hannon's filly gets a confident vote ahead of Nanny Park and Percy's Daydream.

The two runners with the greatest potential appear to be Oh Yes You Do and ABLON. The selection can progress again upped to 1m2f.
| 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) (11/1 -175%)Felicitas |
11/1(-175%) | (1) Felicitas 11/1, Quickened clear and scored with bit in hand when 2 1/2l winner in a novice at Lingfield on debut; returning from a break; effective 8f, likely get further, acts on AW; quite strong sort, good attitude, has tactical pace and more to come. Oaks entry who won well at Lingfield (AW) in sole 2yo start; open to progress. |
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2nd (2) (3/1 -20%)Ribbon Of Sea |
3/1(-20%) | (2) Ribbon Of Sea 3/1, Improved to win going away up in trip off a break when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 2l last time; top course jockey; stays 10f, probably get 12f, acts on AW; more to come. Scored at Wolverhampton on reappearance and is the type to rate higher still. |
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3rd (3) (33/1 -65%)Alma Latina |
33/1(-65%) | (3) Alma Latina 33/1, Yard won this last year; Study Of Man filly; dam a smart Listed winner at 10f; one to take seriously on debut for top connections. Debutante by Study Of Man out of Listed winner for her connections; interesting. |
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4th (8) (33/1 -175%)Ruby Wedding |
33/1(-175%) | (8) Ruby Wedding 33/1, Similar level to debut beaten 4l in a novice at Newbury last time; bred for at least 8f, will want further; should improve upped in trip now. Something to find on her October efforts but remains open to improvement. |
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5th (6) (16/1 -100%)Ladykirk |
16/1(-100%) | (6) Ladykirk 16/1, Promising debut when runner-up beaten 3l in a maiden at Yarmouth only start; effective at 8f on good to soft; more to come at 10f-plus this season. Oaks entry; plenty of promise at Yarmouth, beating all bar the market leader. |
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6th (10) (8/11 +58%)Sunshine Star |
8/11(+58%) | (10) Sunshine Star 8/11, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran well on debut despite being slowly away when runner-up beaten 1/2l in a novice at Kempton only start; top course trainer; effective at 8f on AW; sort to improve massively over 10f-plus this season. Oaks entry; close second at Kempton in sole 2yo run; winner waiting to happen. |
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7th (4) (6/1 +33%)Bintsaleh |
6/1(+33%) | (4) Bintsaleh 6/1, Up in trip and improved on a modest debut 2 1/4l third in a novice at Yarmouth most recent run; effective 10f on good; more to come. Fared better upped to 1m2f in latest Yarmouth start; Oaks entry; possibilities. |
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8th (9) (80/1 -60%)Sullom Voe |
80/1(-60%) | (9) Sullom Voe 80/1, 110,000 euros New Bay filly; half-sister to Patrick Sarsfield, smart at 9f; tough enough task on debut with trainer still on cold list. 110,000euros yearling; by New Bay; one of two newcomers for her stable. |
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9th (7) (150/1 -200%)Palomezcal |
150/1(-200%) | (7) Palomezcal 150/1, 70,000gns Space Blues filly; half-sister to California Dreamer, smart at 8f; dam high-class at 11f; looks an unlikely winner on debut with trainer struggling for winners. 70,000gns yearling; by Space Blues out of German Oaks winner. |
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10th (5) (80/1 -220%)Corallience |
80/1(-220%) | (5) Corallience 80/1, Modest debut effort beaten 7l in a novice at Newbury on debut; effective at 8f on soft; likely improver up in trip. Bottom of this pack judged on her 2yo effort at Newbury. |

The Gosdens have won two of the previous three renewals of this, including with the talented Emily Upjohn in 2022, and they could taste further success courtesy of SUNSHINE STAR. The daughter of Sea The Stars shaped with promise when second on her debut at Kempton but being a half-sister to Oaks heroine Soul Sister, she could take a big step forward now sent over further. Charlie Appleby's Wolverhampton winner Ribbon Of Sea has to be respected, and so does Ladykirk, who found only an Appleby-trained filly too strong on her debut.

The signs look particularly good for SUNSHINE STAR who is first choice ahead of similar type Ladykirk.
| 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) (4/11 +71%)Master Haku |
4/11(+71%) | (4) Master Haku 4/11, Ran to form when second beaten a head in a maiden hurdle at Cork latest; effective at 2m, acts on yielding to soft; can win soon and this looks a good opening. Placed form linked ti the 122-rated Grey Jude implies that he could be hard to beat here. |
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2nd (8) (10/3 +49%)The Store Boy |
10/3(+49%) | (8) The Store Boy 10/3, Fell late when beaten in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse latest; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on most ground; respected back hurdling. Fell in a rated chase at Fairyhouse in January, definite chance on his best hurdles form. |
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3rd (2) (7/1 -133%)Endless Talking |
7/1(-133%) | (2) Endless Talking 7/1, Improved on bumper efforts when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden hurdle at Limerick latest; effective at 2m on soft; point winner likely capable of much better. Point winner on good, fair fourth on soft on hurdling debut, drying conditions should help. |
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4th (5) (150/1 +25%)Microscope |
150/1(+25%) | (5) Microscope 150/1, Lacked pace despite rise in trip when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last time; effective 2m-2m6f with cut; major improvement needed to win. Pulled up in all four points, moderate hurdle/bumper form, unlikely to feature. |
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5th (1) (33/1 -106%)Cullagh Lad |
33/1(-106%) | (1) Cullagh Lad 33/1, Mahler gelding; half-brother to Cullaghs Star, fair at 16f; makes limited appeal on debut even with this being a weak enough race. Half-brother by Mahler to a maiden hurdle winner, from a solid jumping family.. |
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6th (7) (50/1 -100%)Phoenix Arizona |
50/1(-100%) | (7) Phoenix Arizona 50/1, Below form back in a point when second beaten 80l in a maiden event at Quakerstown latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 3m-3m2f; all to prove back hurdling. Placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last autumn, very distant second in a point. |
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7th (12) (33/1 -106%)Blues Street |
33/1(-106%) | (12) Blues Street 33/1, 66,000 euros Blue Bresil gelding; half-brother to Lightspeedahead, smart at 16f; dam fair at 7f; hood first time but still up against it for top trainer. Blue Bresil gelding out of a Flat/hurdles winner, trainer also saddles two with experience. |
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8th (6) (22/1 -83%)Misery Hill |
22/1(-83%) | (6) Misery Hill 22/1, Iffraaj gelding; half-brother to Pennies In A Well, poor at 19f; dam useful at 10f; top trainer looks to hold stronger claims with Master Haku. Dam French AW winner, decent Flat pedigree, Master Haku is the stable's selected. |
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9th (9) (300/1 -50%)Lost Features |
300/1(-50%) | (9) Lost Features 300/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; returning from a break; type to do better when handicapping. Nothing in her four outings suggests she has any chance in a maiden. |
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10th (14) (40/1 -21%)Lenko |
40/1(-21%) | (14) Lenko 40/1, Some promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Navan only start; off a short-break; effective 2m on heavy; improvement likely. Remote sixth on debut at Navan, Master Haku represents the stable's best chance here. |
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11th (13) (150/1 -275%)Granlahan |
150/1(-275%) | (13) Granlahan 150/1, Improved on poor debut run albeit comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; all to prove for now. Beaten a long way in maidens at Punchestown and Cork, three-figure odds on both occasions. |
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12th (11) (100/1 -257%)Betterluckthistime |
100/1(-257%) | (11) Betterluckthistime 100/1, 3,500 euros Affinisea gelding; dam unraced half-sister to a 2m4f hurdles winner; likely best watched on debut. By Affinisea out of an unraced half-sister to a hurdles winner, stamina in the pedigree. |
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13th (10) (150/1 -20%)Strong Contender |
150/1(-20%) | (10) Strong Contender 150/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; seems effective at 3m1f; return to further needed so up against it here. Poor last of three finishers on debut at Sligo, beaten when falling two out at Fairyhouse. |
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|PU| (3) (8/1 -23%)Lamikal D'airy |
8/1(-23%) | (3) Lamikal D'airy 8/1, Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden point at Borris House by 8l last time; off a short-break; effective at 3m in points; brings some potential to rules. Beat the only other finisher in a maiden point, yard's Endless Talking is more appealing. |

MASTER HAKU can make a winning return. The Masked Marvel gelding had two nice runs back in November and that form has worked out well. He lost out by just a head to Grey Jude when last seen and that rival has been runner-up in a couple of decent novice events since. Endless Talking was fourth on his jumping debut at Limerick at the end of last month when a mistake at the last cost him. He's entitled to improve a bit from that. The Store Boy has a mark of 113 and should get involved in this company. He was a faller over fences last time and switches back to the smaller obstacles now.

Jack Kennedy's mount MASTER HAKU will not need to improve much on the form of two Cork runs in November to take this maiden.
| 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) (11/10 +51%)Beau Quali |
11/10(+51%) | (2) Beau Quali 11/10, Ran to form when second beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; bit frustrating but should go well. 0-13 over hurdles but is in form, runner-up over C&D last time; fighting chance. |
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2nd (8) (9/4 +44%)Treasure Planet |
9/4(+44%) | (8) Treasure Planet 9/4, Ran to form, poorly placed at sharp track, did best of those held up when 10l third in a handicap hurdle at Taunton most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on sound surface; this more galloping track should suit. Juvenile hurdler who kept on for third upped to 2m3f last time; may show progress. |
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3rd (4) (6/4 +55%)Piping Rock |
6/4(+55%) | (4) Piping Rock 6/4, Every chance, below form when 19l third in a novice hurdle at Plumpton most recent run; since had a wind op; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft; place claims. Solid contender who has consistent form figures; had wind surgery since last run. |
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4th (5) (200/1 -203%)Shuil Rocco |
200/1(-203%) | (5) Shuil Rocco 200/1, Poor hurdles debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las most recent; effective at 2m4f in points; sort to do better when handicapping. Poor claims on his two rules efforts. |
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5th (10) (200/1 -100%)Equity Release |
200/1(-100%) | (10) Equity Release 200/1, Never in it from off the pace on hurdles debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; hard to fancy. Far from solid on form. |
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6th (3) (28/1 +15%)Drumlee Orders |
28/1(+15%) | (3) Drumlee Orders 28/1, Never in it from off the pace when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow most recent; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective at 3m in points; point form has been franked so might do better this time. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to fitting of tongue-tie. |
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7th (7) (125/1 -279%)Yellow Warning |
125/1(-279%) | (7) Yellow Warning 125/1, No-show from off the pace when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time; point winner should do better at some point. His completions comprise a point win and heavy defeat. |
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|PU| (9) (250/1 -525%)The Last Promise |
250/1(-525%) | (9) The Last Promise 250/1, Poor debut well beaten in a bumper at Uttoxeter; might do better now hurdling but major improvement needed to have a say here. Trailed home last of seven in Uttoxeter bumper. |

BEAU QUALI has been knocking on the door in handicaps of late and the return to novice company could help the six-year-old to go one better here. Quay Item has to be noted following his Plumpton win in January and he didn't appear to stay 3m when second at Doncaster last time. Others to note are Treasure Planet and Piping Rock.

The 4yo TREASURE PLANET may be capable of progress at this sort of distance and gets the vote ahead of Piping Rock.
| 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) (3/1 +33%)Berkenshtaaap |
3/1(+33%) | (3) Berkenshtaaap 3/1, May not have stayed 2m5f when fourth beaten 14l in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m; chance will stay 2 1/2m and on a fair mark if does. Only fair fourth on handicap debut but still early days for top yard which does well here. |
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2nd (2) (5/6 +49%)Mr Jukebox |
5/6(+49%) | (2) Mr Jukebox 5/6, Never really off the bridle on handicap debut when landing a handicap hurdle by 5l off a 7lb lower mark at Exeter last time; stays 2 1/4m and little experience over further, acts on good to soft and good; looks to have plenty to come. Easy win on Exeter handicap debut last Friday; will take a bit of stopping in same mood. |
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3rd (11) (20/1 +39%)Seeyainthesuninn |
20/1(+39%) | (11) Seeyainthesuninn 20/1, Needed run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield latest; effective at around 2 1/2m; needs more. Has offered little in three runs this term, including back from break this month. |
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4th (1) (33/1 -230%)Zephlyn |
33/1(-230%) | (1) Zephlyn 33/1, Made too much use of up to 2m when comfortably held in a handicap at Southwell last time; in good form prior; enjoys making it but hasn't run over obstacles for over a year. Recent AW Flat efforts no more than respectable ahead of hurdle return. |
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5th (8) (40/1 -300%)Valette |
40/1(-300%) | (8) Valette 40/1, Moderate effort when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; yet to show any really worthwhile form. Modest form in qualifying runs but more realistic chance now handicapping. |
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6th (9) (10/1 +29%)Velvet Vulcan |
10/1(+29%) | (9) Velvet Vulcan 10/1, Didn't recover from jumping error when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; effective 2m to 2 1/2m; cruiser who doesn't find a lot, flat winner but plenty of experience over hurdles, competitive mark on a good day. Two near misses at Ayr this year (to The Coffey Boy latterly) but below par last twice. |
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7th (7) (11/1 -10%)The Coffey Boy |
11/1(-10%) | (7) The Coffey Boy 11/1, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Ayr penultimate start; effective 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; had been progressing over hurdles,may bounce back on better ground. Made all over 2m4f at Ayr; only fifth over 2m there since but may fare better back at 2m4f. |
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8th (4) (20/1 -67%)Walk On Son |
20/1(-67%) | (4) Walk On Son 20/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle at Ayr most recent; stays 2m1f, acts on good; mark looks stiff enough and little experience over trip. Disappointing last twice but undergone wind surgery ahead of handicap debut. |
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9th (10) (16/1 -14%)King Kodiak |
16/1(-14%) | (10) King Kodiak 16/1, Ran to form when 5 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle most recent run; stays 2m3f, should get further, acts on soft and good; bits and pieces of form that give him a chance. Well treated on novice third in March but been able to confirm it in two handicaps since. |
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|PU| (12) (50/1 -25%)Nae Bother At A' |
50/1(-25%) | (12) Nae Bother At A' 50/1, Keen and needed run when ran well to a point and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time; returning from a break; effective up to 3m; should come on for latest run. Well beaten in two 3m handicaps seven months apart; off for a further 101 days. |

Pitched into a handicap for the first time at Exeter last week, MR JUKEBOX made a mockery of his opening mark, winning as he liked. Warren Greatrex's charge is 3lb well-in under a penalty and might be tough to beat, although Berkenshtaaap is capable of keeping him honest. Zephlyn makes his jumps handicap bow and, fit from the Flat, he is also noted.

If MR JUKEBOX is in anything like the same form as when winning readily on last week's handicap debut he'll take a bit of stopping.
| 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) (80/1 -142%)Flight Control |
80/1(-142%) | (2) Flight Control 80/1, 200,000 euros yearling; 8,000gns 2yo; Calyx gelding; dam, Oh So Fine, very useful at 7f at 2yo; big ask first start and looks an unlikely winner on debut. 200,000euros yearling but sold unraced for 8,000gns last October; best watched today. |
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2nd (9) (100/1 -100%)Stoneacre Joe |
100/1(-100%) | (9) Stoneacre Joe 100/1, 22,000gns foal; Showcasing gelding; green, detached early, poor debut well beaten in a novice at Redcar only start; returning from long layoff; trainer out of form; all to do on reappearance. 33-1, green and well beaten in a 6f novice last June; been gelded; longer-term prospect. |
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3rd (8) (14/1 +0%)Space Party |
14/1(+0%) | (8) Space Party 14/1, £55,000 breeze-up purchase by Space Blues; half-brother to Ninety Nine, useful at 5f as 2yo; dam, Red Balloons, smart at 6f, and placed in Group company; minor chance on debut. £55,000 breeze-up 2yo; good sprinting pedigree; worth a market check. |
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4th (11) (10/3 -21%)The Jackal |
10/3(-21%) | (11) The Jackal 10/3, 70,000gns yearling; 16,000gns 2yo; Sergei Prokofiev gelding; promising when runner-up beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden at Wolverhampton only start; should go well again; the pick on balance of form. Pleasing 2nd to rival who has boosted the form since in 6f AW maiden last month; e-w shout. |
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5th (3) (20/1 -43%)King's Road Dandy |
20/1(-43%) | (3) King's Road Dandy 20/1, 80,000gns yearling; Dany Man gelding; ran well on debut third beaten 3l in a maiden at Pontefract debut; returning from long layoff; bit to find but not out of this entirely. Third of eight in a 6f maiden at Pontefract last August; can do better but he needs to. |
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6th (5) (7/1 +36%)Masaban |
7/1(+36%) | (5) Masaban 7/1, Siyouni gelding; half-brother to Masoun, useful 9f-10f, and Mashia, useful at 8f; did not build on debut effort from last time well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk latest; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; looks pick on race times. Can leave 2yo form behind this year but 6f a query ahead of this stable/seasonal debut. |
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7th (6) (200/1 -100%)Rousham |
200/1(-100%) | (6) Rousham 200/1, Bobby's Kitten gelding; half-brother to a few winners, including First Of May, useful at 6f; ruined chance pulling very hard well beaten in a maiden at Newcastle only start; needs to settle. Pulled hard and finished out the back in a 7f AW maiden last month; no appeal. |
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8th (12) (13/8 +35%)Wintercast |
13/8(+35%) | (12) Wintercast 13/8, 700,000gns No Nay Never colt; dam, Star Terms, very smart at 8f at 2yo; could run a big race on debut and value selection. 700,000gns yearling; first foal of a Listed winner from a good family; market to guide. |
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9th (15) (12/1 -118%)Wayward Queen |
12/1(-118%) | (15) Wayward Queen 12/1, Zoustar filly; half-sister to Mooncake, poor at 5f as 2yo; dam, Little Kim, very smart at 5f at 2yo; wide draw; trainer and jockey both in fair form; not out of this entirely on debut. Dam a Group 3 winner as a 2yo; starts out at a realistic level; betting to guide. |
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10th (4) (300/1 -355%)Kodi K |
300/1(-355%) | (4) Kodi K 300/1, 10,000gns 2yo; closely related to a couple of winners, including full-brother to Keep On Moving, useful at 7f; slightly better effort than debut comfortably held in a maiden here last time; wide draw; difficult to fancy. Low-level form in two slow-ground maidens last autumn; faster ground not enough to tempt. |
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11th (1) (14/1 -155%)Bucklow Hill |
14/1(-155%) | (1) Bucklow Hill 14/1, 85,000 euro yearling; Cotai Glory colt; knew job and very promising debut 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Lingfield on debut; wide draw; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on AW; big, strong sort, looks very useful sprint handicap prospect. Looked a useful prospect with win in a 6f AW maiden in January; key player despite penalty. |
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12th (14) (500/1 -900%)Dontwaryboutathing |
500/1(-900%) | (14) Dontwaryboutathing 500/1, Starman filly; half-sister to Faisal Road, useful at 6f as a 2yo; has shown very little on first two starts; down the field, last of 12 in a novice at Kempton most recent; all to do. Modest form in two 6f runs 323 days apart; minor handicaps beckon. |
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13th (7) (17/2 +23%)Roy Lane |
17/2(+23%) | (7) Roy Lane 17/2, 70,000gns foal; £90,000 yearling; Showcasing gelding; ran ok for a long way in a good race beaten 6l in a novice at York on debut; returning from long layoff; lot to find on second start. Last of six on York debut last May; gelded since; bred to be smart and may do much better. |
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14th (13) (33/1 -65%)Azure Point |
33/1(-65%) | (13) Azure Point 33/1, 45,000gns Blue Point filly; half-sister to Epic Pass, useful from 7.5f/10f, and Upepo, useful 12f/13f; dam, Kanes Pass, very smart at 7f; tough enough task on debut. 45,000gns yearling with three winning siblings; dam a Listed winner; market check advised. |

Bucklow Hill won on his debut at Lingfield in January and commands respect going for a double. However, this won't be easy under a penalty and THE JACKAL might represent a bit of value following an encouraging first attempt at Wolverhampton when second to a potentially smart type. King's Road Dandy is another to bear in mind, likewise Wayward Queen.

Wintercast is a newcomer of some note but BUCKLOW HILL looked promising on debut and can maintain his unbeaten record.
| 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) (7/4 +61%)Lost Boys |
7/4(+61%) | (2) Lost Boys 7/4, Built on the previous two runs with a game performance, short in the market when winning a maiden at Haydock by 3/4l last time; effective 8f, bred for 10f+, probably best on a sound surface; game, bit to come although yard remains on cold list. Promising over 1m on his three 2yo starts and bred to appreciate this longer trip. |
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2nd (3) (6/1 -118%)Into The Light |
6/1(-118%) | (3) Into The Light 6/1, Every chance, came clear of 3rd and ran about to debut form when second beaten 3l in a novice at Southwell latest; top course jockey; effective 10f, seems to stay 12f, acts on AW; should improve a bit more now handicapping on turf. Godolphin colt; could prove to be on an advantageous mark for his first handicap start. |
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3rd (5) (17/2 +0%)The Joker |
17/2(+0%) | (5) The Joker 17/2, Below form when down the field in a novice at Newmarket most recent; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; may be more to come this term but improvement needed here up in trip. 0-4 last year; bred to be suited by the longer trip but needs improvement off opening mark. |
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4th (6) (6/1 -33%)Bnaider |
6/1(-33%) | (6) Bnaider 6/1, Below form, market expected more when 7 1/4l third in a novice at Newbury most recent run; significant jockey booking; effective at 7/8f, acts on soft good and AW; longer trip in his favour on handicap debut. There's stamina in his pedigree; possible improver up in trip on this first handicap start. |
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5th (4) (9/1 -227%)Magic Trip |
9/1(-227%) | (4) Magic Trip 9/1, Ran to form when 2l third in a novice at Kempton most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8f on good to soft and AW; could improve up in trip on handicap debut. Highly likely that he'll relish going beyond 1m for the first time; firmly in calculations. |
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6th (1) (11/4 +45%)Colourband |
11/4(+45%) | (1) Colourband 11/4, Scored with bit in hand upped in trip when winning a novice at Bath by 4l last time; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; more to come now handicapping. Returned to action with 4l win in recent Bath novice and he's respected on handicap debut. |

LOST BOYS was less than six lengths in arrears of the current 2000 Guineas favourite Bow Echo on his debut at Newbury before going close at Ascot and then breaking his duck at Haydock. Stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree would suggest the Night Of Thunder colt will relish this step up in trip and an opening mark of 83 might be lenient. Oisin Murphy gets aboard bottom-weight Bnaider for the first time and that makes him of interest. Magic Trip heads the remainder.

All are open to improvement but MAGIC TRIP (nap) looks a good prospect for this sort of trip and is preferred over Lost Boy.
| 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) (5/4 +58%)Chanceawetmorning |
5/4(+58%) | (11) Chanceawetmorning 5/4, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest; significant jockey booking; effective 2m-3m, acts on soft, best on a sound surface; bounce back needed. Has joined Gordon Elliott since last month's flop at Ayr, second at Fairyhouse in January. |
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2nd (10) (9/2 +31%)Piccolo Player |
9/2(+31%) | (10) Piccolo Player 9/2, Ran to form when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; needs more but can go well. Has failed to run to market expectations on his last two starts, needs to find extra. |
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3rd (6) (20/1 +0%)Malbay Madness |
20/1(+0%) | (6) Malbay Madness 20/1, Won this last year; struggled once again here well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wexford latest; effective 2m on good; still 3lb above last win mark. Won this race last year and followed up in May, course form is an important asset here. |
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4th (12) (6/1 +20%)Desert Haven |
6/1(+20%) | (12) Desert Haven 6/1, Ran to form albeit comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; in good form prior; effective 2m over hurdles, acts on soft and good; consistent enough. Comes into the reckoning following an improved display in a stronger race at Fairyhouse. |
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5th (1) (14/1 +22%)Jerrari |
14/1(+22%) | (1) Jerrari 14/1, Made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal most recent; effective 2m on good; handicapper may have caught up. Climbed in the ratings after Roscommon and Galway wins last summer, suited by good ground. |
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6th (2) (12/1 -33%)Kabylia |
12/1(-33%) | (2) Kabylia 12/1, Needed run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; effective around 2m, suited by good ground; bounce back needed. Bumper winner on this card last year, also placed on both course hurdles starts, respected. |
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7th (9) (22/1 -214%)Survivors Sister |
22/1(-214%) | (9) Survivors Sister 22/1, Race may have come a bit soon when pulled up in a handicap hurdle latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f with cut; progressive until latest. Went up 11lb for a Limerick win, struggled at Fairyhouse, not the most reliable sort. |
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8th (5) (33/1 -83%)Malbas |
33/1(-83%) | (5) Malbas 33/1, Needed run, didn't stay, unsuited by soft ground when down the field in a handicap chase at Limerick most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, wants sound surface; should come on for latest back hurdling. Beat today's rival Jerrari her last June, has had a recent chase start, cheekpieces added. |
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9th (13) (33/1 -106%)Jury Belle |
33/1(-106%) | (13) Jury Belle 33/1, Didn't get home up slightly in trip when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective 2m-2m4f on sound surface; bounce back needed but possible back at 2m. Second in a bumper in Britain last summer, has hinted at handicap potential in maidens. |
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10th (7) (33/1 -32%)Jouster |
33/1(-32%) | (7) Jouster 33/1, Every chance, ran to current form in a handicap chase at Thurles last time; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f with cut; out of form in 2025 but showed bit more last time. Good form in the closing months of 2024, never managed to reach that standard last year. |
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11th (4) (40/1 -150%)Jazz Forever |
40/1(-150%) | (4) Jazz Forever 40/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest; tongue-tie first time; effective around 2m; needs more to figure over hurdles although could do better handicapping. AW winner, pulled up in maiden hurdle last week, has plenty of weight, hard to fancy. |
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12th (3) (12/1 +40%)Spinning Web |
12/1(+40%) | (3) Spinning Web 12/1, Fell early in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; effective 2m-2m4f; back hurdling after jumping issues over fences. Not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences. |
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|DQ| (8) (10/1 -100%)Lady Doyanne |
10/1(-100%) | (8) Lady Doyanne 10/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective stiff 2m on sound surface; more to come from this former point winner. Maiden hurdle winner last August, poor run on handicap debut, well beaten on second try. |
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|PU| (14) (33/1 -230%)Mcloughlin |
33/1(-230%) | (14) Mcloughlin 33/1, Below form down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recent; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; effective around 2m, suited by cut; could improve if ridden bit more positively now handicapping. Placed twice on Flat, ordinary hurdles form, could become competitive on handicap debut. |

DESERT HAVEN ran a solid race in a better contest at Fairyhouse earlier this month and looks up to scoring now. The Oasis Dream gelding kept on when fifth to Jet To Monte Carlo and remains on the same mark. This looks like a winnable opportunity now. Kabylia was well behind the selection last time but may improve a bit from that comeback effort and could play a bigger role now. Spinning Web tries hurdles now after a couple of early falls over fences. He is on an attractive mark over timber and is another to consider.

Dual Flat winner DESERT HAVEN has a realistic chance based on his fifth placing in a 21-runner contest at Fairyhouse last time
| 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 (5) (15/8 +46%)Inflexible |
15/8(+46%) | (5) Inflexible 15/8, Returned to form under aggressive ride back over fences when landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on any but suited by decent ground; consistent over fences. Just held on to land Uttoxeter Class 4 latest (good to soft); handles sound surface also.. |
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2nd (4) (11/4 +31%)Loup De Maulde |
11/4(+31%) | (4) Loup De Maulde 11/4, Better effort back down in trip and class when 5l third in a handicap chase at Wincanton most recent run; effective up to 3m1f, acts on soft and good; running into form after layoff. 5l behind Broomfields Cave latest (3m1f); all wins gained at sharper tracks than Chepstow.. |
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3rd (2) (11/4 -47%)Broomfields Cave |
11/4(-47%) | (2) Broomfields Cave 11/4, Improved back on better ground landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; trainer in form; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on good to soft and good; progressing nicely and good chance here. Can uphold Wincanton form over Loup De Maulde despite rise to a new career-high mark.. |
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4th (6) (33/1 -32%)Amateur |
33/1(-32%) | (6) Amateur 33/1, Unseated early in a handicap chase here latest; effective 3m-3m6f on soft and good; capable of a good run at best. This is his time of year, but was an early casualty on recent first outing since May 2025.. |
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5th (3) (7/1 -17%)Charles Ritz |
7/1(-17%) | (3) Charles Ritz 7/1, Made too much use of up in trip in strongly run race, did best of those up with the pace when 5 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Kempton most recent run; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on any; generally in good form. Saw out 3m better last time (good), but defeats off marks in the 120s keep adding up.. |
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|PU| (1) (9/1 -50%)Manothepeople |
9/1(-50%) | (1) Manothepeople 9/1, Outpaced, needed run, not given a hard time when fourth beaten 27l in a handicap chase at Newbury latest; effective 3m-3m2f on good; saves best for Cheltenham but down to a good mark and is twice a winner here. Trip, ground and mark are all fine, but has a listless recent return run to forgive.. |

BROOMFIELDS CAVE appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 3m1f at Wincanton a few weeks ago and a 4lb rise may underestimate him here. Inflexible also scored on his most recent outing at Uttoxeter and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Loup De Maulde and Charles Ritz are others with valid form claims.

A 4lb rise could have been far worse for BROOMFIELDS CAVE, and he's narrowly preferred over fellow last-time scorer Inflexible.
| 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 (9) (16/1 +20%)Dublinofficecallin |
16/1(+20%) | (9) Dublinofficecallin 16/1, Tried in a hood but moderate effort when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh latest; seems effective at 2m but untried over much further; hard to assess. Well held in three qualifying runs but potential improver now handicapping up in trip. |
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2nd (10) (8/1 +33%)Knockeranna Rose |
8/1(+33%) | (10) Knockeranna Rose 8/1, Ran to form when 10l third in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on soft and good; mark looks fair. Has reached frame in two of three handicaps and down another 2lb here. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +38%)Poet's Gale |
4/1(+38%) | (4) Poet's Gale 4/1, Never threatened when down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; could improve a little over further but needs to. Unconvincing so far but Sean Bowen booked for Irish yard no stranger to Perth success. |
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4th (11) (5/6 +87%)Roi Du Roume |
5/6(+87%) | (11) Roi Du Roume 5/6, Best hurdle run to date after a wind operation when 8 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; stays 3m and acts on soft and good; could progress now breathing seems to be sorted. Promise when third on handicap debut here (3m) on Wednesday, travelling well. |
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5th (8) (15/2 +12%)Star Vantage |
15/2(+12%) | (8) Star Vantage 15/2, Close to recent form when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield latest; visor first time; stays up to 3 1/2m, acts on soft and good; consistent but frustrating maiden. Losing run at 33 and remains to be seen if new headgear combination helps to snap it. |
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6th (7) (7/1 -110%)Kap De Triomphe |
7/1(-110%) | (7) Kap De Triomphe 7/1, Scored by 5 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Plumpton penultimate start; outpaced, unsuited by slight drop in trip at sharp track on chase debut when fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 84 last time; goes back hurdling but 7lb higher here; effective 2 1/2m though. Won hurdle last month and fair fourth in chase ten days later; enters calculations. |
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|PU| (1) (12/1 -85%)Humble Jumble |
12/1(-85%) | (1) Humble Jumble 12/1, Ran to form when 20l third in a novice hurdle at Newcastle most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2 3/4m, acts on good to soft; form of bumper win had knocks, may be one for longer distance handicaps over hurdles. Bumper winner; fair third on two of four hurdle starts; handicap debut. |
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -164%)Gorvennec |
66/1(-164%) | (6) Gorvennec 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Kelso latest; cheekpieces first time; point winner who should be capable of better; returns hurdling after that unsuccessful chase debut. Tailed off in hurdle and pulled up in chase this term; plenty to prove in new cheekpieces. |

DE DELI COUNTER has been gradually getting his act together and broke his duck in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen. He has been raised 5lb, but is open to further improvement and can double up. Kap De Triomphe had to settle for fourth when sent off favourite to supplement a Plumpton victory on his chasing debut at Warwick. He should be happier back over the smaller obstacles. Humble Jumble and Star Vantage are a couple more to consider.

The suggestion is DE DELI COUNTER on the back of his Market Rasen success.
| 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 (8) (5/4 +50%)Tashakour |
5/4(+50%) | (8) Tashakour 5/4, Good effort going down to potentially smart rival when second beaten 2l in a maiden at Navan latest; effective 1m, should get 10f, acts on heavy and good, sound surfaces should suit best; strong, honest type that should win plenty of races. Two solid efforts at the Curragh; best run at Navan on latest but was on heavy; race-fit. |
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2nd (7) (9/2 +10%)Suspicious Mindz |
9/2(+10%) | (7) Suspicious Mindz 9/2, Touch keen and wide trip but very solid effort 3l third in a maiden at Dundalk most recent run; speedily-bred but gets at least 7f, suited by sound surface; very useful. Close third in Listed at Tipperary last year (Brussels second) is solid form; enjoys good. |
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3rd (4) (9/4 -80%)Nil Bua Gan Dua |
9/4(-80%) | (4) Nil Bua Gan Dua 9/4, Ran to form beaten 6l in Eyrefield Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown last time; effective 1m, should get 10f, acts yielding and good; smart prospect down in class. Posted good efforts in Group company last year; sets the standard dropping down in class. |
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4th (1) (15/2 +6%)Chamonix |
15/2(+6%) | (1) Chamonix 15/2, Fair effort just pushed out beaten 4l in a maiden at The Curragh on debut; probably be suited by 8-10f; ought to improve. 100,000euros yearling was fifth of eight at the Curragh on debut but not beaten far. |
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5th (2) (33/1 -83%)Coasting |
33/1(-83%) | (2) Coasting 33/1, Fair effort 5l fourth in an auction race at Dundalk first-time out; trainer in form; quite speedily-bred, 7f should suit; should improve. Modest fourth behind stablemate/favourite Allsortz over 6f at Dundalk; bred to stay trip. |
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6th (5) (40/1 -122%)Oust |
40/1(-122%) | (5) Oust 40/1, Tired late made plenty of use of when 8l fourth in an auction race at Dundalk first-time out; should get at least a mile and enjoy sound surfaces; light-framed attractive colt, should improve. 8l fourth of seven on 7f Dundalk debut in December; will need to improve significantly. |
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7th (6) (50/1 +24%)Roaming Coyote |
50/1(+24%) | (6) Roaming Coyote 50/1, Tired badly late well beaten in a maiden at The Curragh only start; top course jockey; should get 1m; plenty to prove. Triple-figure odds and never a factor on 1m Curragh debut in October; look elsewhere. |
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8th (3) (28/1 -75%)Fallacy |
28/1(-75%) | (3) Fallacy 28/1, Green and ran about under pressure but decent effort beaten 4l in a maiden at Dundalk second start; probably stays 1m, should get 10f, acts on AW; open to improvement. Bred for the AW but didn't show a whole pile at Dundalk last year; turf debut; gelded. |

The 101-rated NIL BUA GAN DUA merits plenty of respect. He was highly tried during his juvenile campaign after an opening fourth in a Curragh maiden and wasn't outclassed when third in a Group 2 at Leopardstown and fifth in a Group 3 at the same venue for Joseph O'Brien. He holds an Irish Derby entry, so a good run on seasonal reappearance looks more than probable. Tashakour has the advantage of race fitness after posting a promising runner-up berth in Navan at the end of March. He was nicely backed that day and there should be more to come from him. O'Brien also runs Chamonix who can improve upon an opening fifth at the Curragh.

SUSPICIOUS MINDZ is a big player judged on his Tipperary 3rd last term when right behind the classy Brussels
| 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) (11/1 -57%)Cotton Bud |
11/1(-57%) | (1) Cotton Bud 11/1, 47,000 euros yearling; Cloth Of Stars filly; Ran to current level beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; has been knocking on the probably bit to come; should win soon. Nursery second when last seen in October; new trip a positive on pedigree; stable debut. |
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2nd (7) (7/1 +0%)Madjid |
7/1(+0%) | (7) Madjid 7/1, Better effort though tired late up in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; off a short-break; closely related to a 7-10f Listed scorer, yet to prove stays further than 1m; moderate so far. Big chunk of improvement latest; one of many who's interesting up in trip on h'cap debut. |
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3rd (5) (14/1 -17%)Tommo's Ginjaninja |
14/1(-17%) | (5) Tommo's Ginjaninja 14/1, £5,000 yearling; Zoustar gelding; good effort second beaten 2 1/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; probably wants 10f, acts on AW; bounced back last time and more to come upped in trip. Improved 2nd on AW last time; may build on that up in trip for turf and handicap debut. |
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4th (2) (11/2 +15%)Rumbustious |
11/2(+15%) | (2) Rumbustious 11/2, Dubawi colt; poor first couple of starts, but much improved up in trip 5 1/4l third in a maiden at Chelmsford most recent run; stays 10f, acts on AW; starting to realise potential. Best effort when 3rd (1m2f, AW) last time; turf no problem on pedigree; h'cap debut. |
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5th (10) (11/1 +39%)Risk Averse Rebel |
11/1(+39%) | (10) Risk Averse Rebel 11/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; stays 9.5f, acts on AW; quite nice type, gradually settling down and can rate more highly. Fairly solid efforts in three AW handicaps last month; others more likely to improve. |
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6th (3) (9/4 +50%)Brave Leader |
9/4(+50%) | (3) Brave Leader 9/4, 52,000gns yearling; St Mark's Basilica gelding; improved on first two starts beaten 3 1/2l in a novice at Kempton last time; usually held up; returning from a break; the pick on balance of form. Steady improver last term; pedigree says this trip helps on h'cap debut/return; gelded. |
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7th (9) (50/1 -52%)Frustration |
50/1(-52%) | (9) Frustration 50/1, Appeared not to stay comfortably held in a handicap over 9.5f at Wolverhampton last time; yet to show any reliable form on four starts to date; probably best left alone here. 80-1 for her handicap debut and beaten 18l at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) last month. |
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8th (6) (11/2 +0%)Berkshire Schmokin |
11/2(+0%) | (6) Berkshire Schmokin 11/2, Scored by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton three starts back; fifth beaten 3 1/4l off 67 last time, 1lb lower here; top course trainer; probably suited by 9/10f, acts on AW; has probably found level. Won 9.5f AW h'cap in February; others arguably have more scope for improvement. |
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9th (4) (11/2 -65%)Kiss For An Angel |
11/2(-65%) | (4) Kiss For An Angel 11/2, 115,000gns yearling; Dark Angel gelding; promising debut, tailed off a couple of runs, but best effort yet when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Redcar last time; firmly in the mix. Close second in 1m nursery (good) in November; pedigree says this trip is the go; gelded. |

KISS FOR AN ANGEL will prove popular in the finale, and rightly so because he produced a career-best effort last time out when half-a-length second at Redcar. He was a beaten favourite that day, but it was an encouraging enough performance on his handicap bow to think he's well worth another chance now debuting as a three-year-old. The dangers are Cotton Bud and Tommo's Ginjaninja.

Very few of these mostly unexposed 3yos can be ruled out but the vote goes to KISS FOR AN ANGEL, who can improve again 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 | 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) (4/5 +4%)Strong Run |
4/5(+4%) | (1) Strong Run 4/5, Ran to form despite omfortably held in a Grade 2 mares' novice hurdle at Newbury last time; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on heavy, good; more to come. Unable to make an impact in EBF final latest but should have a big say back in a novice. |
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2nd (3) (5/4 -4%)Lisnamurrican |
5/4(-4%) | (3) Lisnamurrican 5/4, Not find much and comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Warwick last time but very promising hurdle debiut prior; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft; form of point win franked under rules, hurdle debut form boosted but must bounce back. Point winner; promising second on hurdle debut; only fifth since but can bounce back. |
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3rd (7) (11/1 +0%)That Is Blue |
11/1(+0%) | (7) That Is Blue 11/1, Ran to promising bumper form 8l third in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton most recent run; trainer in form; stays 2 1/2m, acts on heavy and good; can progress further. Third in a bumper and maiden hurdle but more will be needed here. |
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4th (2) (22/1 -38%)Grey Gamble |
22/1(-38%) | (2) Grey Gamble 22/1, Similar form to debut well beaten in a mares' bumper at Warwick latest; should be effective at 2m; open to improvement. Only minor promise in bumpers ahead of hurdle debut after five months off. |
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5th (5) (300/1 -50%)Pink Perjury |
300/1(-50%) | (5) Pink Perjury 300/1, Made no show down the field in a bumper at Chepstow most recent start; yet to show any ability. Always behind in two bumpers ahead of switch to hurdles. |
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6th (6) (250/1 -67%)Precious Jean |
250/1(-67%) | (6) Precious Jean 250/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon latest; tongue-tie first time after a wind operation; yet to show anything of note. No form over hurdles; wind op (also tongue-tied) needs to spark huge improvement. |
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7th (4) (300/1 -20%)Madmoiselle Moss |
300/1(-20%) | (4) Madmoiselle Moss 300/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability and returning from a break. Tailed off in two bumpers ahead of switch to hurdles. |

STRONG RUN was well held when sixth in a valuable handicap at Newbury last time, but that was still a decent effort given the strength of that contest. A winner at Southwell earlier in the season, the seven-year-old could be hard to beat back at this level. Lisnamurrican is a player based on her second at Huntingdon in December but failed to match that performance last time, while That Is Blue is the clear pick of the remainder.

Nicky Henderson's LISNAMURRICAN is taken to confirm hurdle debut promise at the second time of asking, with Strong Run the 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 (18) (2/1 +86%)Fort Randall |
2/1(+86%) | (18) Fort Randall 2/1, Yard won this last year; probably needed race tried in visor when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective 2m; hard to fancy back from a big absence. Reserve; capable of better than 25l defeat last time; check market. |
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2nd (14) (14/1 +13%)Centaq |
14/1(+13%) | (14) Centaq 14/1, Refused at sixth in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; returning from a break; effective 2m1f, may do better over bit further; placed off this mark back in October. Runner-up twice on better ground at Downpatrick in autumn; claims if recapturing that form. |
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3rd (16) (28/1 -12%)Dontdooddson |
28/1(-12%) | (16) Dontdooddson 28/1, Ran to form well beaten in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on any but suited by good; more chance back hurdling. Veteran continues to show some signs of ability but others preferred. |
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4th (10) (12/1 -9%)Sarah's Express |
12/1(-9%) | (10) Sarah's Express 12/1, Best work late down in trip when fourth beaten 24l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel latest; usually held up; effective 2m-2m3f with cut; more chance returning to handicaps. PU in only h'cap; 24l fourth in a Clonmel m'den last time; more needed. |
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5th (11) (8/1 +6%)The Toothpicker |
8/1(+6%) | (11) The Toothpicker 8/1, Ran to form beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective 2m-2m4f on most ground; respected once again. Some encouraging efforts since returning from long absence; fifth at Limerick latest. |
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6th (15) (33/1 -175%)Ahellofaman |
33/1(-175%) | (15) Ahellofaman 33/1, Keen, likely found ground too quick when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective around 2m, acts with cut; must bounce back. Tailed off in last three starts; hard to fancy on that basis. |
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7th (5) (16/1 0%)Coup D'essay |
16/1(0%) | (5) Coup D'essay 16/1, Lacked pace when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; effective 2m with cut; might do better now upped in trip. No impact in m'dens; beaten 13.5l on h'cap debut last time; mark looks high. |
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8th (2) (4/1 -20%)Pourquoi Poi |
4/1(-20%) | (2) Pourquoi Poi 4/1, Ran to form off new much higher mark beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; effective 2m4f, acts on sound surface; can again go well. Won on better ground last autumn and decent effort off this mark next time; player. |
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9th (4) (50/1 -25%)Ferdia |
50/1(-25%) | (4) Ferdia 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on good; no form shown in ages, bit to prove back hurdling. PU in five of six races since returning from over three years off the track; not appealing. |
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|PU| (9) (7/1 +36%)Mon Sheriffe |
7/1(+36%) | (9) Mon Sheriffe 7/1, Not best of runs but back to form beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown last time; effective 2m-2m5f on most ground; chance if building on latest. Improved effort at Bellewstown last time but others make more appeal. |
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|PU| (3) (12/1 -100%)The Dancen Kid |
12/1(-100%) | (3) The Dancen Kid 12/1, Every chance, below form up in class when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wexford last time; effective 2m-2m2f with cut; inconsistent in short career. but clearly capable. Went closest when third in a novice h'cap last month; tame Wexford effort latest. |
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +52%)Dahoma |
12/1(+52%) | (8) Dahoma 12/1, Pulled up and reported to have bled in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2m; risky after latest. Struggled in m'den hurdles; bled when PU at Leopardstown last time for second h'cap. |
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|PU| (17) (17/2 +23%)Laska Du Breuil |
17/2(+23%) | (17) Laska Du Breuil 17/2, Travelled well to a point but flattened out up in trip on ground more testing than ideal comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on sound surface; not ruled out. Reserve; modest form and tailed off at Punchestown when last seen; down 2lb. |
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|PU| (13) (28/1 0%)Michael's Jet |
28/1(0%) | (13) Michael's Jet 28/1, Never in it from off the pace when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; off a short-break; more chance now handicapping up in trip. Tailed off in completed m'den hurdle runs at big odds; hard to fancy. |
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|PU| (7) (33/1 -230%)Krishna Bellevue |
33/1(-230%) | (7) Krishna Bellevue 33/1, Stopped quickly, disappointing handicap debut down the field in a handicap hurdle here most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 3m1f on good; needs more down in trip. Some promise in maidens but beaten 30l on handicap debut here in Sept'. |
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|PU| (1) (33/1 -175%)Two Can Plan |
33/1(-175%) | (1) Two Can Plan 33/1, Lacked pace when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective at 2m with cut; possible improver up in trip. 21l sixth was the best of his m'den runs; may do better now in h'caps. |

There could be more to come from the lightly-raced POURQUOI POI. He was a winner at Punchestown last October and ran a solid race when fifth off this mark when last seen at Thurles the following month. His win came on nice ground so he may prefer this sounder surface. The Dancen Kid ran well when placed on his penultimate outing and wasn't disgraced in Wexford last time. He's another for the shortlist, along with Mon Sheriffe and The Toothpicker.

A winner on better ground in the autumn, POURQUOI POI (nap) has the aid of Jack Kennedy in the saddle and looks like a big player
| 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 (13) (7/1 +0%)Mariole |
7/1(+0%) | (13) Mariole 7/1, Unsuited by drop in trip when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon last time; effective 2m3f, acts on heavy; can do better but might want further. Soundly beaten last time but could come good for his top yard at some point. |
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2nd (2) (150/1 -50%)Caspada |
150/1(-50%) | (2) Caspada 150/1, Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a novice hurdle at Hexham latest; plenty to prove for now. Ran okay on debut in bumper at Sedgefield but well beaten on his three runs since. |
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3rd (11) (11/1 +8%)Both Of Us |
11/1(+8%) | (11) Both Of Us 11/1, Improved from debut when 32l third in a novice hurdle here most recent run; effective 2m-2m3f on soft and good to soft; can go well. 32l third behind two useful sorts over C&D on second hurdle start; this is weaker. |
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4th (1) (50/1 +0%)Angel Wave |
50/1(+0%) | (1) Angel Wave 50/1, Fell early in a novice hurdle at Ffos Las latest; plenty more needed and handicaps more likely to suit. His dam is from a useful family but he was tailed off on his two completed starts. |
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5th (12) (150/1 -200%)Grand Harbour |
150/1(-200%) | (12) Grand Harbour 150/1, Green, modest debut when fourth beaten 25l in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 2m on good; improvement needed. Modest maiden on Flat and soundly beaten at 100-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Taunton. |
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6th (9) (300/1 -500%)Lakeview Lass |
300/1(-500%) | (9) Lakeview Lass 300/1, Poor hurdles debut down the field in a novice hurdle here most recent; improvement very much needed. Tailed off in both bumpers and same outcome when 125-1 for recent hurdle debut over C&D. |
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7th (10) (250/1 -279%)Queens Up |
250/1(-279%) | (10) Queens Up 250/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot latest; effective at 3m in points; showed some promise in points, could do better. Third in a point in December but pulled up at 33-1 on recent hurdle debut at Newton Abbot. |
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8th (4) (33/1 -136%)Jubertilee |
33/1(-136%) | (4) Jubertilee 33/1, Improved when second beaten 2l in the Ladies' Open at Trebudannon latest; effective at 3m in points; brings some potential to hurdles. 6-21 in points; makes rules debut at age of nine but in a race lacking depth. |
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9th (8) (40/1 -60%)Good Girl Rachel |
40/1(-60%) | (8) Good Girl Rachel 40/1, Outpaced, never threatened well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest; effective at 3m in points; major improvement needed. Third in a point in January but tailed off subsequently on her first two runs over hurdles. |
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|B| (6) (20/1 -500%)Polemon |
20/1(-500%) | (6) Polemon 20/1, Step back in right direction back hurdling albeit beaten 40l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective 2m-2m4f; more needed. Makes stable debut after absence but one of the likelier winners judged on Irish form. |
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|F| (5) (4/9 +76%)My Boy Aaron |
4/9(+76%) | (5) My Boy Aaron 4/9, Ran to form when second beaten 6l in a novice hurdle at Ffos Las latest; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; consistent and can go well. 0-8 but placed on last three starts and he's high on the list in this modest contest. |
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|U| (7) (9/2 +50%)Trapper John |
9/2(+50%) | (7) Trapper John 9/2, Ran to form when second beaten a neck in a handicap at Kempton latest; off a short-break; effective up to 1m7f on soft; needs more back hurdling. Encouraging run on the first of his two hurdle starts; went close on the Flat last time. |
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10th (3) (150/1 +25%)Go Try |
150/1(+25%) | (3) Go Try 150/1, Poor debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton only start; major improvement needed. Half-brother to useful Perfect Myth but tailed off at 100-1 on last month's belated debut. |
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11th (14) (16/1 -14%)Whatcombe |
16/1(-14%) | (14) Whatcombe 16/1, Modest hurdles debut when fourth beaten 19l in a maiden hurdle at Fakenham latest; stamina to prove still. Became disappointing on the Flat and no threat on h'dle debut, but could build on that run. |

This appears to be an ideal opportunity for MY BOY AARON to get off the mark. The six-year-old has placed on his last three starts and that includes a second over 2m at Ffos Las most recently. On that evidence, he should have too much for Polemon, who has to be noted on his debut for new connections. Mariole edges out Trapper John to be next best.

Three-time Flat winner BOTH OF US was behind two useful opponents when a 32l third over C&D this month and faces nothing of their ilk.
| 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) (14/1 -27%)Fiskardo |
14/1(-27%) | (3) Fiskardo 14/1, Well backed and improved from debut when second beaten 1/2l in an amateurs' bumper at Worcester latest; absent for very lengthy period; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m, acts on good; off a long absence. Placed in good-ground bumpers in summer 2024 but not seen since; tongue-tie added now. |
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2nd (5) (11/2 +8%)Ksar D'oudairies |
11/2(+8%) | (5) Ksar D'oudairies 11/2, Decisive 12l winner in a maiden at Castletown-Geoghegan on debut; absent for very lengthy period; bit to find on debut under rules. Bought for £85,000 after winning a 3m Irish point on yielding in October 2024. |
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3rd (6) (4/1 -45%)Rock On Ronnie |
4/1(-45%) | (6) Rock On Ronnie 4/1, Yard won this last year; minor promise beaten 7 1/2l in a 2m bumper at Wetherby on debut; returning from a break; prefers soft but should progress. From off the pace he made a promising debut to be beaten 7.5l at Wetherby (soft) in Dec. |
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4th (1) (11/5 +56%)Ar Ais Aris |
11/5(+56%) | (1) Ar Ais Aris 11/5, Promising debut when runner-up beaten 2l in a maiden over 3m at Boulta only start; could go well on rules debut. Bought for £60,000 after finishing second in a point and that form now reads well. |
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5th (10) (11/2 0%)Shane's Spirit |
11/2(0%) | (10) Shane's Spirit 11/2, Getaway gelding; half-brother to Jet To Vegas, smart at 18f; probably another best watched on debut though success by relation encouraging. Irish stable has bumper winners in Britain; market needs checking. |
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6th (11) (100/1 +0%)Betterthanadream |
100/1(+0%) | (11) Betterthanadream 100/1, Made no show when well beaten in a mares bumper at Down Royal only start; all to prove after that fairly poor debut. Tailed off at Down Royal last month and at 50-1 not a lot was seemingly expected of her. |
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7th (7) (66/1 +0%)Dolly Dior |
66/1(+0%) | (7) Dolly Dior 66/1, Only minor promise when well beaten in a bumper at Sedgefield only start; open to improvement. 40-1 and never seriously counted on good ground at Sedgefield earlier this month. |
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8th (8) (28/1 +15%)Effortless |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Effortless 28/1, Solid effort when third beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden at Oldtown debut; off a short-break; stays 3m; promise from that sole point start no going under rules. Beaten 4.5l when third in a small-field Irish point in February (heavy). |
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9th (4) (7/2 -75%)Kill Vanhowe |
7/2(-75%) | (4) Kill Vanhowe 7/2, Good effort when second beaten 3 1/2l in a bumper at Cork latest; stays 3m, acts on heavy and yielding; point winner, good start in bumper, more to come. Point winner; difficult to know what he achieved at Cork behind an 80-1 winner. |
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10th (9) (125/1 -213%)Hackley Bay |
125/1(-213%) | (9) Hackley Bay 125/1, Mahsoob gelding; half-brother to Catcha Flight, useful at 16f; tough enough task on debut. Newcomer from a yard that's 0-34 in bumpers the last five seasons. |
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11th (2) (20/1 +39%)Cockle Bay Wharf |
20/1(+39%) | (2) Cockle Bay Wharf 20/1, 13,000 euros Valirann gelding; yard in moderate form; one to watch on debut. Out of a bumper/2m7f hurdle winner; stable 1-26 in bumpers recent seasons. |

A winning pointer, KILL VANHOWE only found one too good on his Rules debut at Cork earlier in the month and the Irish raider could be hard to beat with the benefit of that outing. Ar Ais Aris also showed ability between the flags and has to be noted as a result, while any market support for Shane's Spirit would be interesting.

When runner-up in an Irish point AR AIS ARIS finished ahead of Merry Away who was fourth in the recent Grade 2 bumper at Aintree.
| 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) (10/3 +52%)Zia Zabel |
10/3(+52%) | (7) Zia Zabel 10/3, Solid effort in a good maiden when fourth beaten 3 1/4l at Leopardstown latest; should stay 10f, acts on soft and yielding, give will suit action; big colt, should progress. Promising Curragh debut second but failed to build on that when favourite at Leopardstown. |
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2nd (6) (5/6 -4%)The Publican's Son |
5/6(-4%) | (6) The Publican's Son 5/6, Beaten 5l in Red Rocks (Group 3) at Leopardstown last time after being down the field in the Middle Park; stayed 7f at 2yo, should get 1m, acts on yielding and fast ground, sound surfaces will suit best; good-looking colt, taking effort on debut, game and still a smart prospect. Clearly highly thought of as yet to run outside of Group company; bred to get a mile. |
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3rd (3) (8/1 -7%)Brownstown |
8/1(-7%) | (3) Brownstown 8/1, Bit below par in a very competitive race down the field in the Goffs Million at The Curragh; effective 7f at 2yo, stamina sire's side and should get further, acts on soft and good; consistent sort. Won barrier trial and debut; entitled to go well and fresh may be the time to catch her. |
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4th (1) (11/2 +8%)Dial Me In |
11/2(+8%) | (1) Dial Me In 11/2, Similar form to debut in good company when fourth beaten 4l in a 2yo race at Killarney latest; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; stays 1m, acts on soft and good; still open to improvement. Won on track debut at Leopardstown on good; well below that on soft at Killarney; absence. |
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5th (9) (80/1 -186%)Why Wyoming |
80/1(-186%) | (9) Why Wyoming 80/1, 17,000 euros Intello filly; dam very smart at 5f at 2yo; very tough task on debut. Intello filly; 17,000euros yearling; half-sister to two winners; tough task on debut. |
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6th (8) (28/1 +15%)Sursum Corda |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Sursum Corda 28/1, Creditable effort despite position in good maiden beaten 7l at Leopardstown on debut; bred to want a mile, sound surfaces should suit action; open to marked improvement. 150-1 for debut and finished last, although beaten only 7l; can only be watched here. |
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7th (2) (22/1 -144%)Echo Of Faith |
22/1(-144%) | (2) Echo Of Faith 22/1, Probably needed the run when well beaten in a 3yo race at Dundalk latest; blinkers first time; effective 7f, acts on soft and good; entitled to improve from reappearance run. Roscommon maiden winner on good; ran no race at Dundalk on return; this is tough. |
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8th (4) (22/1 -57%)Loch Gamhna |
22/1(-57%) | (4) Loch Gamhna 22/1, Caught too far back in a good maiden beaten 10l at The Curragh last time; middle-distance bred, acts on soft; still open to improvement. Each-way player judged on Curragh third last year and possibly needed the run last month. |
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9th (5) (33/1 -136%)Star Strewn |
33/1(-136%) | (5) Star Strewn 33/1, Beginning to fade when badly impeded and eased in Spring Cup (Listed) at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; effective 7f, acts on AW; worth another chance to improve. Won 7f Dundalk maiden in style but finished last in Listed at Lingfield; turf debut. |

THE PUBLICAN'S SON actually made his debut for Joseph O'Brien in Group 3 company in the Curragh last summer where he ran more than creditably in second. A keeping-on fifth in the same grade at Leopardstown just under a fortnight ago ought to have left him spot on for this median auction race. Ghaiyyath colt Zia Zabel should make up into a three-year-old as he ran two solid races in juvenile maidens at the Curragh and Leopardstown. O'Brien also runs Dial Me In who got off the mark on racecourse debut in Leopardstown before finishing fourth when favourite at Killarney in July last year.

Clearly highly regarded, THE PUBLICAN'S SON can take advatange of his first venture outside of Group company & should be a class apart
| 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) (11/2 +15%)Gold Clermont |
11/2(+15%) | (2) Gold Clermont 11/2, Returned to form down in grade back over hurdles beaten 2l off a 10lb lower mark here last time; similar form over fences; effective 3m+; may need more testing ground. Back to form with a third over hurdles here last month; in the mix back over fences. |
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2nd (5) (4/1 +43%)Carrigmoorna Rowan |
4/1(+43%) | (5) Carrigmoorna Rowan 4/1, Ran about to form beaten 7l in a handicap chase at Exeter last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good, may not want it testing; in fair form given sound surface. Some decent efforts for current yard but he's now 0-8 over fences and this is a new trip. |
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3rd (7) (9/4 +10%)Sweet Nightingale |
9/4(+10%) | (7) Sweet Nightingale 9/4, Scored by 10l off a 7lb lower mark at Exeter penultimate start; jockey rode finish circuit too soon last time; effective 2 1/4-3m, sound surface suits; well treated on old hurdle form, in form and unexposed as a stayer. Won at Exeter on penultimate run and ran better than the bare facts last time; in the mix. |
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4th (6) (3/1 +25%)Edgewell |
3/1(+25%) | (6) Edgewell 3/1, Best chase effort to date landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective around 3m, acts on soft and good; in excellent form. Resurgent 8yo who has won at Hereford in his last two starts and he's a major player again. |
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5th (1) (18/5 +20%)Ballynaheer |
18/5(+20%) | (1) Ballynaheer 18/5, Returned to form outstaying runner up who wound it up too early when landing a novice handicap chase by 3 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; suited by 3m on good; thriving since getting his head in front over fences but mark demands more. Progressive 7yo who has form figures of 1221141 since September; strongly respected. |

All of these have claims, but none more so than EDGEWELL. Nick Scholfield's gelding arrives on the back of two decisive victories in recent weeks and a 3lb rise for the latest of them may still underestimate him. Ballynaheer has also been in good form of late and is an obvious danger, while Moonlit Potter and Gold Clermont are others to consider.

The vote goes to the resurgent EDGEWELL who has won at Hereford in his last two runs and remains well handicapped on his best form.
| 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) (5/1 +41%)Chemdawg |
5/1(+41%) | (15) Chemdawg 5/1, Bit keen in front but returned to form under positive ride when second beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; effective 2m-3m, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent but capable. PU twice this year before bouncing back with a second at Limerick latest; must back it up. |
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2nd (14) (17/2 +29%)Finnicky Filly |
17/2(+29%) | (14) Finnicky Filly 17/2, Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap chase at Tramore latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; bit to find back hurdling. Lost form after winning at Clonmel in Dec'; positives to take from recent run back there. |
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3rd (10) (11/1 +21%)Bowgate Street |
11/1(+21%) | (10) Bowgate Street 11/1, Bit below form, lacked pace well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cork latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; consistent but poor strike-rate. Record of 0-24 is off-putting; 17l eighth of 20 back from a break not super encouraging. |
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4th (2) (5/1 +41%)Embrace The Day |
5/1(+41%) | (2) Embrace The Day 5/1, Back to form down in class but looked in need of stiffer test well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy; point winner with top yard, could yet do better. Point winner hasn't shown much under rules' inc' in two h'cap runs. |
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5th (7) (8/1 -7%)Hidalgo Des Mottes |
8/1(-7%) | (7) Hidalgo Des Mottes 8/1, Again bit below form back on Flat when down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f over hurdles, acts on yielding and good; respected back hurdling. 0-20 over hurdles but good runs in defeat; better ground suits and top claimer aboard. |
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6th (16) (10/1 +55%)Sidiriya |
10/1(+55%) | (16) Sidiriya 10/1, Bit better than result as made bad blunder early when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent; effective 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; usually played late, frustrating maiden. Flat winner is nowhere near as effective over hurdles; third at Naas last month gives hope. |
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7th (6) (33/1 -18%)Loughrask Jet |
33/1(-18%) | (6) Loughrask Jet 33/1, Mistakes, never threatened on handicap debut when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Thurles most recent; all to prove. Tailed off on handicap debut; better ground needs to bring improvement. |
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8th (12) (14/1 +22%)Crafty Gael |
14/1(+22%) | (12) Crafty Gael 14/1, Lacked pace even up in trip down the field in a handicap hurdle at Limerick most recent; blinkers first time; effective around 2m-2m3f, acts with cut and on good; not at best since returning from layoff. Beaten 34l in both starts since return from 800-day absence. |
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9th (5) (33/1 -83%)Thurman |
33/1(-83%) | (5) Thurman 33/1, Small improvement but still well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m-2m4f; could do better back up in trip now handicapping. Modest maiden form; best watched for first handicap run. |
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|F| (3) (20/1 +39%)Jinxs Link |
20/1(+39%) | (3) Jinxs Link 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; others stronger. Two hurdle wins inc' here; poor in two starts since return from almost a year off. |
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|F| (13) (66/1 -164%)Crab Road |
66/1(-164%) | (13) Crab Road 66/1, Poor Flat debut down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; returning from a break; all to prove back hurdling. Poor form in m'den hurdles and beaten 53l on Flat last time; passed over on h'cap debut. |
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|PU| (1) (5/2 +44%)Gino Bella |
5/2(+44%) | (1) Gino Bella 5/2, Outpaced, ran to form, looked in need of slightly stiffer test beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Clonmel last time; effective 2m-2m4f; running into form and can go well again. Point winner in Nov' has been running well since; lightly-raced and ground okay. |
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|PU| (8) (18/1 -29%)Live My Dream |
18/1(-29%) | (8) Live My Dream 18/1, Badly hampered late when tiring, finished well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective 2m-2m3f; more to come. Beaten 20l on handicap debut at Clonmel last month (2m3f, soft); improvement needed. |
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|PU| (9) (20/1 +9%)Miss Donna |
20/1(+9%) | (9) Miss Donna 20/1, Again ran to a modest level when well beaten in an auction hurdle at Wexford latest; effective 2m on good; might improve now handicapping. Not beaten too far in a couple of m'dens; not ruled out on h'cap debut. |
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|PU| (11) (66/1 -136%)Thatsmyroadie |
66/1(-136%) | (11) Thatsmyroadie 66/1, Again ran to a poor level at Fairyhouse latest; no worthwhile form to date and hard to fancy. Huge odds and tailed off in completed m'den hurdles; vast improvement needed. |

Jack Kennedy is an eye-catching booking for JAADIL. The Kessaar filly was in good form when last seen in the autumn and may be able to pick up where she left off. She was an easy winner at Cork in October before a solid effort to chase home You Make Me Smile at Sligo 12 days later. She bumped into one that day as the winner went on to take a Flat handicap in fine style. Gino Bella has been knocking on the door and is entitled to play a big part. She remains on the same mark as when fourth at Clonmel earlier this month. The lightly-weighted Chemdawg was runner-up last time and is another that could get involved.

A point-to-point winner in November, GINO BELLA has been knocking on the door under rules since and may get it done
| 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 (9) (3/1 +14%)Miss Kingston |
3/1(+14%) | (9) Miss Kingston 3/1, Ran to form up in trip when fourth beaten 12l in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on most ground; in good form over hurdles and can go well again on British debut. Sets the standard on last of four starts in Ireland; much respected on stable debut. |
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2nd (13) (10/3 -11%)One Island |
10/3(-11%) | (13) One Island 10/3, Improved from debut when 15l third in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton most recent run; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 1m7f on soft; surely capable of better for good yard. Has been weakening but tongue-tie may help and the pair that beat him last time are useful. |
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3rd (4) (14/1 -40%)Just Call Me Buzz |
14/1(-40%) | (4) Just Call Me Buzz 14/1, Too keen on rules debut beaten 10l in a maiden bumper at Exeter last time; showed little so far and hard to fancy on hurdles debut. Outpaced in one bumper; pedigree suggests he'll do better over jumps; hurdles debut. |
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4th (1) (11/10 +51%)Aimeric |
11/10(+51%) | (1) Aimeric 11/10, Outclassed when comfortably held in Floodlit Stakes (Listed) at Kempton last time; effective 12-14f on Flat; brings plenty of potential to hurdles. Smart Flat horse but well beaten last two starts; fascinating runner on stable/hdles debut. |
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5th (2) (17/2 -55%)Cheap Sandwiches |
17/2(-55%) | (2) Cheap Sandwiches 17/2, Again below debut level when fourth beaten 17l in a bumper at Plumpton latest; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; former pointer should do better now hurdling. Ability on bumper debut but disappointed after; may get back on track switched to hurdles. |
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6th (5) (40/1 -122%)Louis Des Landes |
40/1(-122%) | (5) Louis Des Landes 40/1, Unseated early in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton latest; yet to show much ability and hard to fancy. Didn't go unbacked before bad mistake and unseat early 12 days ago; market might help. |
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7th (8) (150/1 -88%)Footage Detectives |
150/1(-88%) | (8) Footage Detectives 150/1, Again ran to a poor level well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest; all to prove. Big defeats in a bumper and two novices; probably more one for handicaps. |
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8th (10) (40/1 -43%)Nowherenearmilan |
40/1(-43%) | (10) Nowherenearmilan 40/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a novice hurdle here last time; effective 2m; likely one for further once handicapping. Might be one for further once handicapping but he's not entirely ruled out. |
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9th (12) (125/1 -213%)Maestrow |
125/1(-213%) | (12) Maestrow 125/1, Too green to show anything on debut well beaten in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon latest; all to prove. Two bumpers and a hurdles run suggest he'll be more at home in modest handicaps.. |
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10th (7) (50/1 -100%)Teletime |
50/1(-100%) | (7) Teletime 50/1, Moderate debut well beaten in a bumper at Taunton only start; trainer in form; off a short-break; improvement needed now hurdling. Looked to need the experience on bumper debut; may do better now switched to hurdles. |
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11th (3) (80/1 -142%)Five Valleys |
80/1(-142%) | (3) Five Valleys 80/1, Poor debut well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Worcester only start; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut. No immediate promise when 22-1 and weakening to beat one home in October bumper. |
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12th (6) (100/1 +0%)Scrumpyjack |
100/1(+0%) | (6) Scrumpyjack 100/1, Again ran to a poor level down the field in a novice hurdle at Warwick most recent; since undergone a wind op; lots more needed. Can't be recommended on his outings in a bumper or maiden and novice; wind surgery. |

Wincanton third One Island is a likely improver with a tongue-tie applied, while Miss Kingston is worth noting on her best form in Ireland as she debuts for a new trainer. AIMERIC has also switched yards having won five times on the Flat. Having run well on several occasions in Listed company, the son of Frankel could prove a cut above these if taking to hurdling at the first attempt and Jennie Candlish's new charge gets the vote.

A race that revolves around smart Flat horse AIMERIC but the suggestion is ONE ISLAND, who may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie.
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1st (1) (12/1 +14%)Bucaneer's Spirit |
12/1(+14%) | (1) Bucaneer's Spirit 12/1, Too slowly away down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent start; effective 8-10f, worth step back up in trip; inconsistent of late. Regressive last season but down 14lb and able to drop in grade so don't rule out. |
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2nd (4) (15/2 -7%)Land Of The Giants |
15/2(-7%) | (4) Land Of The Giants 15/2, Ran about to form beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 8-11f, acts on good and AW; largely consistent. Recent turf return was a solid run but more required. |
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3rd (9) (14/1 +22%)Notforalongtime |
14/1(+22%) | (9) Notforalongtime 14/1, Ran to balance of recent form beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; consistent, probably better AW but mark generous. Prolific AW winner runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands respect. |
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4th (6) (11/4 +8%)Launch Time |
11/4(+8%) | (6) Launch Time 11/4, Back to form in cheekpieces landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 8-10f, acts on heavy and good; needs to back up latest second time in head gear. Leopardstown winner up 7lb but could well handle it. |
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5th (2) (5/1 +41%)Jasmine Affanalis |
5/1(+41%) | (2) Jasmine Affanalis 5/1, Ran about to form beaten 4l off this mark at Dundalk last time; trainer in form; effective 7-9f on a sound surface; consistent sort. Needs to improve on both recent AW runs. |
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6th (15) (12/1 +33%)Hale Bopp |
12/1(+33%) | (15) Hale Bopp 12/1, Below form back on turf beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Leopardstown last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective at 8-10f, acts on good and AW; needs to bounce back from disappointments. Down to basement mark for the first time in his career so worth a look. |
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7th (17) (20/1 -43%)He's Holding Court |
20/1(-43%) | (17) He's Holding Court 20/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Naas most recent; bred for at least 8f; yet to show much ability. Unexposed 3yo up in trip here and 2lb out of handicap. |
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8th (20) (14/1 -155%)Oxford Circus |
14/1(-155%) | (20) Oxford Circus 14/1, Ran to handicap form beaten 2l off a 2lb higher mark at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 6/7f, all runs on AW; has looked to want 7f and longer trip could be a plus. Potential improver on turf debut with cheekpieces added; reserve. |
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9th (3) (17/2 +29%)Shahada Ace |
17/2(+29%) | (3) Shahada Ace 17/2, Below form on soft ground when comfortably held in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective at 1m, reliable form only on sound surfaces; disappointing return and bit to prove. Soft ground not ideal on recent Gowran return so more expected back on better ground. |
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10th (19) (20/1 +0%)Magna Gee Gee |
20/1(+0%) | (19) Magna Gee Gee 20/1, Bit below form probably just needing run beaten 8l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective 10/11f, acts on good and AW; mark keeps sliding and longer trip would help though. No disgrace in recent turf return; drop in trip may not be in his favour though; reserve. |
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11th (18) (50/1 -100%)She's On The Ball |
50/1(-100%) | (18) She's On The Ball 50/1, Ran to usual poor level down the field in a maiden at The Curragh last time; yet to show any reliable form. Unexposed handicap debutante and yard have a more likely contender in Notforalongtime. |
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12th (16) (28/1 -40%)Swiss Army Officer |
28/1(-40%) | (16) Swiss Army Officer 28/1, Step-up in trip suited when beaten 1/2l off this mark at Killarney last time; effective 7/8f, acts soft and good regressive but mark has fallen though off a break. Last seen when second at Killarney; nice mark and good draw so respect. |
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13th (5) (33/1 -50%)Peig Sayers |
33/1(-50%) | (5) Peig Sayers 33/1, Well beaten again down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent start; effective 1m, acts on soft and good; bit to prove in handicaps. Lightly raced 5yo very hard to be confident in on seasonal return. |
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14th (13) (20/1 +9%)River Derwent |
20/1(+9%) | (13) River Derwent 20/1, Below form down to 7f beaten 7l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; effective 7-10f, acts on good and AW; return to 1m may suit. AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out off a decent mark. |
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15th (11) (80/1 -186%)Brosna Green |
80/1(-186%) | (11) Brosna Green 80/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; effective 7f-1m, all best form has come on AW; exposed, out of form maiden. No success in 17 starts, most at Dundalk; first turf run since August so of limited appeal. |
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16th (10) (20/1 -135%)Nibras Rainbow |
20/1(-135%) | (10) Nibras Rainbow 20/1, Ran to balance of recent form beaten 7l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 8-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; in solid form and on a workable mark. Joined new yard since last run in January and may just need this. |
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17th (12) (25/1 +24%)Reponse Finale |
25/1(+24%) | (12) Reponse Finale 25/1, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent outing; effective 6-8f, acts on any; inconsistent maiden. Decent run here last year at 6f; lacks a recent run so may need this. |
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18th (7) (16/1 -14%)Johnny's Oasis |
16/1(-14%) | (7) Johnny's Oasis 16/1, Below form beaten 7l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good and AW; form in and out of late. Recent AW form none too encouraging for this turf return; wide draw a negative. |

LAUNCH TIME brought up plenty of bets in first-time cheekpieces in a big field at Leopardstown. He has gone up 7lb for that success, however, he remains in the same grade which is a massive help. The last time Jasmine Affanalis was seen on turf she was victorious at Tipperary and two recent spins on the all-weather track at Dundalk will have her ready for this assignment. Tero D'rosa is another to note.

Recent Leopardstown winner LAUNCH TIME could still have more to offer from a 7lb higher mark
| 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) (10/3 +33%)Precious Metal |
10/3(+33%) | (2) Precious Metal 10/3, Pulled up in Betfair Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final at Sandown latest; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; mark demands more. Had tough assignment at Sandown latest and he's still unexposed; one to keep an eye on. |
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2nd (4) (10/3 +33%)Valadon |
10/3(+33%) | (4) Valadon 10/3, Won this last year; scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Plumpton penultimate start; ran to form up in class beaten 2 1/2l off 115 last time, same mark here; effective up to 2m5f, acts on softand good; back in form, mark still workable. In good form in his last two runs and he won this race last year; respected. |
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3rd (3) (7/1 -27%)He's A Latchico |
7/1(-27%) | (3) He's A Latchico 7/1, Rallying when departing late, likely to have placed in a handicap hurdle at Kempton latest; effective at 2m-2m2f, acts well on heavy, handles soft and good; back in form. Went close at Plumpton on penultimate run and he's 3-5 at Fontwell; interesting contender. |
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4th (6) (11/8 +31%)Jackomy |
11/8(+31%) | (6) Jackomy 11/8, Improved up in trip suited by positive ride at sharp track when landing a handicap by 6l off a 10lb lower mark at Ludlow last time; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on heavy and good; progressive. 6yo who has won in good style in last two runs and he's open to more progress; big player. |
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|PU| (5) (8/1 -78%)Calvino |
8/1(-78%) | (5) Calvino 8/1, Up 3lb, ran to form despite made plenty of use of when 16l third in a novice hurdle at Taunton most recent run; effective 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good to firm; in good form. Disappointing last time but he's still unexposed and is in the mix on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (1) (12/1 -9%)Yellow Star |
12/1(-9%) | (1) Yellow Star 12/1, Fell early in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest; out of form prior to that; effective 2m-2m5f, acts heavy and good; needs a return to form. Bounced back with a win at Warwick in December but has form figures of 00F since then. |

Jackomy has an obvious chance following two wins last month but he is 10lb higher than last time and that demands more from him. As a result, preference is for CALVINO, who won at Taunton a couple of starts ago and a mark of 115 should be workable on his handicap debut. Valadon is another with strong form claims, while He's A Latchico should not be underestimated.

Top of the list is the lightly raced 6yo JACKOMY (nap) who made it 2-4 in handicaps with a dominant display at Ludlow three weeks ago.
| 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 (14) (22/1 -38%)Mistyburn |
22/1(-38%) | (14) Mistyburn 22/1, Ran to form 12l third in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent run; usually held up; effective over 2m-3m, acts on heavy and yielding; more to come over staying trips. Point winner is yet to score on the track; ran well enough at Cork last time when third. |
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2nd (11) (25/1 -56%)Plain Or Battered |
25/1(-56%) | (11) Plain Or Battered 25/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Clonmel last time; effective 3m, suited by cut; form in and out, chance back hurdling. Placed over hurdles and fences recently; ground conditions may not suit. |
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3rd (7) (14/1 -40%)Anodandawink |
14/1(-40%) | (7) Anodandawink 14/1, Outpaced, ran to form down the field in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f; could improve now stepped up in trip. Out of depth in m'dens and moderate h'cap debut; cheekpieces on now. |
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4th (9) (16/1 -33%)Dalmatic |
16/1(-33%) | (9) Dalmatic 16/1, Improved again back under positive handling beaten 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by plenty of cut; inconsistent but capable. Battled to gain first win in December; bounced back from poor effort at Limerick last time. |
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5th (2) (8/1 +50%)Sean Mc |
8/1(+50%) | (2) Sean Mc 8/1, Improved a little to get off the mark landing a handicap by 2l off a 7lb lower mark at Wexford last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; steadily progressing although stamina to prove back up in trip. Up 6lb after Wexford win earlier this month; could be more improvement in him.. |
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6th (6) (11/1 0%)It's Time Again |
11/1(0%) | (6) It's Time Again 11/1, Ran to form back from break landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Ballinrobe last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m-2m6f on a sound surface; new mark remains fair if fit enough. Unseen since adding third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in April last year; check market. |
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7th (10) (9/2 +59%)Mickey Hulie |
9/2(+59%) | (10) Mickey Hulie 9/2, Too much to do down in trip when 19l third in a handicap hurdle at Limerick most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective at around 3m, acts on soft; running into form, can do better back at 3m. Dual point winner was a neck second at Naas last month; better ground should be okay. |
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|F| (5) (6/1 +33%)Dolly Watkins |
6/1(+33%) | (5) Dolly Watkins 6/1, Ran to best in getting off the mark when landing a handicap by 6l off a 7lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good; stamina to prove but in form. Plenty to spare when winning a mares-only contest at Limerick; up 7lb and this is harder. |
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|F| (16) (20/1 +9%)La Tene |
20/1(+9%) | (16) La Tene 20/1, Held when blundered late down the field in a handicap chase at Tramore most recent; effective 2m-2m3f; back hurdling and not ruled out. Good third at Clonmel but way below that level over fences at Tramore last time. |
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|PU| (15) (5/1 +9%)Coppola |
5/1(+9%) | (15) Coppola 5/1, Ran to form when second beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; consistent of late and go well again. Runner-up in all three starts for this yard; in the mix once again. |
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|PU| (4) (10/3 +33%)Live To Laugh |
10/3(+33%) | (4) Live To Laugh 10/3, Did it cosily, improved again landing a handicap chase by 2l off a 10lb higher mark at Clonmel last time; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; progressive over fences, potentially on a very good mark back hurdling. In great form over fences, winning last twice; runs off 18lb lower hurdle mark; big player. |
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|PU| (13) (12/1 +40%)Ardera Gun |
12/1(+40%) | (13) Ardera Gun 12/1, Never threatened tried in blinkers when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective at 2m, probably gets further, acts on yielding and good; plenty to prove. Best placing came last time when seventh but still beaten 24l; others preferred. |
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|PU| (1) (18/1 -64%)Midleton Rare |
18/1(-64%) | (1) Midleton Rare 18/1, Improved for step up in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Bellewstown last time; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; can go well off new mark. Three-time winner this season inc' last time; up 6lb and not certain to back it up. |
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|PU| (3) (22/1 -57%)Mr Dibbs |
22/1(-57%) | (3) Mr Dibbs 22/1, Well below form down the field in a maiden point at Ballindenisk most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m; bit to prove back under rules. M'den hurdle winner here in 2024; recent point form raises questions. |
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|PU| (8) (28/1 -211%)Creadan Grace |
28/1(-211%) | (8) Creadan Grace 28/1, Improved beaten 3 1/2l off a 3lb higher mark at Ascot last time; effective 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; steadily improving and good chance here. Upped to 3m to win at Down Royal and ran well at Ascot when last seen; returns from break. |
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|PU| (12) (80/1 -400%)Courageous Cleo |
80/1(-400%) | (12) Courageous Cleo 80/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent; effective 2m4f with cut; could do better now handicapping up in trip. Little impact in three m'den hurdles; Kennedy rides Coppola.. |

LIVE TO LAUGH looks nicely treated back over hurdles. The Califet gelding has won his last two over fences in fine style and has gone up 18lb as a result. He runs here off the same mark he had when winning his first handicap chase in Thurles last month. Dolly Watkins stretched away to win in good style at Limerick last time and going a bit further now could unlock further improvement. She could prove the danger. Coppola has been hitting the crossbar and should be thereabouts again. Recent winners Midleton Rare and Sean Mc are others that have to come into calculations.

A chance is taken on MICKEY HULIE. The dual-point winner was beaten just a neck at Naas last month. Live To Laugh is feared
| 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) (8/13 +67%)Torneo |
8/13(+67%) | (1) Torneo 8/13, Far too free when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; capable but needs to bounce back. Consistent before finding a Class 2 over further too big an ask here latest; player.. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 -25%)Parramount |
5/1(-25%) | (2) Parramount 5/1, Jumped poorly, outpaced, too much to do when 10l third in a handicap chase at Wetherby most recent run; effective around 2m on soft and good; fair mark on hurdle form, chance if building on latest. Struggling for form since November's hurdles second; unconvincing chase debut latest.. |
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3rd (3) (5/2 +17%)Hypotenus |
5/2(+17%) | (3) Hypotenus 5/2, Made too much use of on unsuitably testing ground when 22l third in a handicap chase at Huntingdon most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; needs to dominate. Back to within 2lb of the mark he lowered at Taunton in January (2m, good); stable debut.. |

Mostly consistent, TORNEO wasn't at his best upped in both class and distance here last time. This looks more his level and, given the C&D winner finished a close second off today's mark at Windsor in January, Jamie Snowden's charge may well bounce back. Bonza Boy is another likely to appreciate this drops back in trip and could land a blow, while Parramount should have benefitted from his recent chasing debut at Wetherby.

Back down from last time's Class 2 company and 2m3f trip, TORNEO's consistency over the winter earns him the nod over Hypotenus.
| 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 (10) (10/3 -48%)Enceladus |
10/3(-48%) | (10) Enceladus 10/3, Similar effort to debut when 3l third in a maiden at Naas most recent run; effective 8/9f, middle-distance bred, acts on soft and yielding; big colt, more to come. Two solid runs last year and looks strong form on a line through Cape Cod; every chance. |
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2nd (8) (9/4 +63%)Almazann |
9/4(+63%) | (8) Almazann 9/4, Zarak colt; half-brother to Alazenya, smart at 9f; dam high-class at 12f; interesting debutant. Half-brother to 1m2f winner Alazeyna (RPR 93); dam 1m4f winner (inc Listed); shortlisted. |
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3rd (12) (11/1 -29%)Reynir |
11/1(-29%) | (12) Reynir 11/1, Yard won this last year; tired late on soft ground beaten 8l in a maiden at Gowran Park on debut; bred to get at least 10f; should come on plenty from debut. 100-30 for debut at Gowran but slow break; yard won 2 of last 5 runnings of this race. |
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4th (9) (6/1 -20%)Confused |
6/1(-20%) | (9) Confused 6/1, 52,000gns Calyx gelding; dam smart at 7f at 2yo; one to consider first-time out. Calyx gelding; 52,000gns yearling; dam 1m2f winner; market the best guide. |
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5th (16) (5/2 -11%)Trojan Fighter |
5/2(-11%) | (16) Trojan Fighter 5/2, Green and never really looked in top gear on promising debut when 4 1/2l fourth in an auction race at Navan; hood first time; middle-distance bred, sound surfaces should suit action; looked talented first-time out and could be very useful. Good Navan fourth on debut when weak in betting; yard 33-94 at the track; obvious player. |
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6th (2) (28/1 -27%)Big Dispute |
28/1(-27%) | (2) Big Dispute 28/1, Ran to form 6l third in an auction hurdle at Clonmel most recent run; Flat debut, but not without a chance if converting jumps form. Hit the frame last 3 maiden hurdles in 2025; Flat debut for Coleman; market will guide. |
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7th (11) (66/1 -100%)Leeward |
66/1(-100%) | (11) Leeward 66/1, Yard won this last year; moderate effort well beaten in a maiden at The Curragh only start; middle-distance bred; should progress. Tailed off at the Curragh on debut; stable second string on riding arrangements. |
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8th (7) (100/1 -150%)The Rock Factor |
100/1(-150%) | (7) The Rock Factor 100/1, Minor late headway after a quiet ride out the back down the field in a maiden at Navan most recent; probably wants a mile on the Flat; unexposed. 18l behind on Flat debut last month; this trip should at least help; watch betting. |
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9th (15) (12/1 -9%)Theorist |
12/1(-9%) | (15) Theorist 12/1, Tired near line after close to fast pace but ran about to form 3l third in a maiden at Dundalk most recent run; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; effective at 8f, acts on AW; narrow gelding but consistent. Left the impression he would be suited by this trip when not beaten far over 1m at Dundalk. |
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10th (14) (16/1 +43%)Strike De Vega |
16/1(+43%) | (14) Strike De Vega 16/1, 44,000 euros Lope De Vega colt; half-brother to Hunky Dory, very useful at 6f; dam very useful at 10f. Fifth foal; 44,000euros yearling; closely related to My Kurkum (Group-placed); watch. |
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11th (13) (200/1 -203%)Silver Cuff |
200/1(-203%) | (13) Silver Cuff 200/1, Always last in a good maiden at Leopardstown only start; bred to want about a mile; all to prove. Failed to beat a single rival home on his debut nine days ago; leave out of calculations. |
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12th (4) (125/1 -279%)Eternal Echo |
125/1(-279%) | (4) Eternal Echo 125/1, Disappoionting return from hurdles down the field in a maiden at Gowran Park most recent run; effective 10f, acts on yielding; bumper and hurdles winner, could return to form. Third at Clonmel (9.5f) on sole Flat start for Elliott but has struggled for this yard. |
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13th (3) (66/1 -313%)Cut The Rope |
66/1(-313%) | (3) Cut The Rope 66/1, Below form up in grade down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent start; ran quite well in a maiden at The Curraghin November; progressive hurdler at 2 1/2m, effective 12f on flat; could contend. Dual-purpose; solid run on the Flat when sixth of 23 at the Curragh in November (heavy). |
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14th (6) (250/1 -150%)Musical Master |
250/1(-150%) | (6) Musical Master 250/1, Made no show on unsuitably soft ground well beaten in a maiden at Gowran Park only start; bred to get at least 10f, sound surfaces should suit action; can do better. Sent off at odds of 50-1 for 9.5f Gowran debut and was never involved; will need more time. |
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15th (5) (250/1 -525%)Miners Cabin |
250/1(-525%) | (5) Miners Cabin 250/1, Made no show back from a break down the field in a maiden at Bellewstown most recent run; minor promise over hurdles, yet to show any ability on the Flat. Soundly beaten both runs over hurdles and similar story in 2 tries on Flat; hard to fancy. |
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16th (1) (100/1 0%)A Man's Horse |
100/1(0%) | (1) A Man's Horse 100/1, Given too much to do down the field in a maiden at The Curragh most recent start; bred to be effective at 8-10f; can still improve. Late starter made 25,000euros; large odds and made no impression twice at the Curragh. |

Those that have set foot on a racecourse haven't set an insurmountable target, so a chance is taken on Dermot Weld's newcomer ALMAZANN. By Zarak out of a Sea The Stars mare, he holds an Irish Derby entry and staying should be his forte. Enceladus (another Irish Derby entrant) finished third in a couple of maidens last season and could be a different proposition stepping up in trip to an extended 10 furlongs. Trojan Fighter showed signs of inexperience when fourth on debut at Navan last month and can take a step forward.

The vote goes to REYNIR, a nicely bred colt who lost all chance at the start at Gowran on debut and is worth another chance
| 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) (11/4 -69%)West Orchard |
11/4(-69%) | (2) West Orchard 11/4, Set it up for closer when 16l third in a handicap chase at Plumpton most recent run; that similar level to hurdle form; effective 2m3f-3m1f, acts on good to soft, good; stiff mark. Unlike most of these he's been in fair form and return to hurdles no bother; big player. |
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2nd (3) (12/1 -33%)Fravanco |
12/1(-33%) | (3) Fravanco 12/1, Ran about to form despite position beaten 5l in a flat handicap at Kempton last time; minor promise in maiden hurdles; effective 2m; consistent on the level something prove hurdling. Beaten 61l on handicap debut last month; up markedly in trip for this second go. |
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3rd (4) (11/1 +0%)Approaching Storm |
11/1(+0%) | (4) Approaching Storm 11/1, Poor effort when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton last time; yet to show any reliable form. Not much to shout about in three qualifying runs; new trip for h'cap debut; may do better. |
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4th (7) (9/2 +68%)Shesupincourt |
9/2(+68%) | (7) Shesupincourt 9/2, Poor effort well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; effective 2m4f to 3m, acts on any; out of form. Losing run and big defeats are racking up; out of the weights. |
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5th (9) (9/1 +59%)Simon The Seagull |
9/1(+59%) | (9) Simon The Seagull 9/1, Mistakes, disappointing in first time visor and omfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts with cut; unreliable maiden. Pulled up on penultimate start and last on return; cheekpieces go on; out of the weights. |
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6th (5) (3/1 +33%)Amalfi Skyline |
3/1(+33%) | (5) Amalfi Skyline 3/1, Jumped right, may have found ground a bit soft beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent. Missed 2025 but signs he retained ability at this track last time; could be the answer. |
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7th (8) (50/1 -52%)Miss Jaffa Cake |
50/1(-52%) | (8) Miss Jaffa Cake 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las latest; no worthwhile form. Hint of ability hasn't been confirmed; out of the weights. |
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8th (6) (9/2 +25%)Counteract |
9/2(+25%) | (6) Counteract 9/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon latest start back in 2023; stays 2 1/2m, likes a sound surface; back from a long absence and no worthwhile form since 2021. Big absence but this veteran returns on a dangerous mark; watch the market on stable debut. |

AMALFI SKYLINE missed the whole of last year, but showed definite signs of a return to form over these hurdles last month. Not beaten far in fifth, he scored off a higher mark over fences in 2024, and Isabelle Ryder's 5lb allowance further helps his case. West Orchard is usually in the mix at this level and returns to the smaller obstacles with a chance, while Has Troke could prove pick of the remainder.

It's worth giving AMALFI SKYLINE the chance to build on his second run back from a big absence, when hinting some ability remains.
| 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 (8) (11/4 +21%)Supersundae |
11/4(+21%) | (8) Supersundae 11/4, Made too much use of, may have found ground too testing when 37l third in a beginners' chase at Naas most recent run; effective at around 2m4f-2m6f; Grade 1-placed over hurdles, has had issues but still early days over fences. 142-rated hurdle, form of his two chase starts bears little relation to that standard. |
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2nd (10) (18/1 -50%)Billie Frechette |
18/1(-50%) | (10) Billie Frechette 18/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; effective around 2m; hard to fancy now chasing. Useful form on the Flat and over hurdles, should be fit for chasing debut after AW run. |
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3rd (12) (6/4 +50%)Gaoth Chuil |
6/4(+50%) | (12) Gaoth Chuil 6/4, Ran to form when second beaten 4l in a beginners' chase at Clonmel latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; unlucky to be a maiden over fences, may be worth another go at 3m. Second in a C&D mares' chase a year ago, Cork second last month confirms winning potential. |
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4th (5) (16/1 +11%)Maxi Mac Gold |
16/1(+11%) | (5) Maxi Mac Gold 16/1, Pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms Novice Handicap Chase Final (Listed) at Navan latest; effective 3m, acts on any; respected on February runner-up effort. Pulled up in a competitive handicap since a good Fairyhouse run, needs to improve. |
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5th (1) (25/1 +24%)Astley |
25/1(+24%) | (1) Astley 25/1, Improved for switch to fences 6l third in a beginners' chase at Down Royal most recent run; best around 2m4f on a sound surface; more to come as a chaser, chance in this. Weak hurdles form, started over fences with a respectable run at Down Royal recently. |
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6th (7) (4/1 +27%)Pray Tell |
4/1(+27%) | (7) Pray Tell 4/1, Did plenty early down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and yielding; yet to match form of Graded win over hurdles, must bounce back. Grade 3 novice hurdle winner in 2024, ran well on his only completed start over fences. |
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7th (4) (12/1 +14%)Give Him A Chance |
12/1(+14%) | (4) Give Him A Chance 12/1, Slipped up in a handicap hurdle at Wexford latest; effective 2m-2m4f on any ground; bit to find now chasing. Course winner over hurdles, gained his third hurdles win in February, mishap last time. |
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8th (13) (16/1 +0%)Rue Taylor |
16/1(+0%) | (13) Rue Taylor 16/1, Disappointing in first-time cheekpieces down the field in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown most recent; returning from a break; effective up to 3m, acts on soft; struggling in handicaps of late. Has won twice over hurdles at Wexford, no sign of her best hurdles form on last three runs. |
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9th (9) (150/1 -200%)The Burrow |
150/1(-200%) | (9) The Burrow 150/1, Needed run when comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Cork last time; former point winner might do better once handicapping. Point winner, ordinary form over hurdles, tailed off on chasing debut at Cork. |
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10th (6) (11/1 -10%)My Trump Card |
11/1(-10%) | (6) My Trump Card 11/1, Jumped poorly in first-time blinkers when comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Punchestown last time; top jockey back on board; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m; inconsistent, mark demands more. Bumper/hurdles winner, disappointing in six chase starts, jumping is a source of concern. |
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|PU| (3) (50/1 +0%)Gatsby Grey |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Gatsby Grey 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal latest; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, acts with cut; needs to prove ability remains after layoff. Useful hurdler, nothing approaching that level over fences, pulled up on last two starts. |
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|PU| (2) (200/1 -400%)Bobbysingindablues |
200/1(-400%) | (2) Bobbysingindablues 200/1, Outpaced, ran to form but outclassed when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Galway latest; returning from long layoff; effective 2m-2m5f on a sound surface; might need this. Minor placed form over hurdles in 2024, nothing of much note in his form since then. |

This looks like a nice opportunity for SUPERSUNDAE to bag a win over fences. The Authorized gelding was runner-up in Grade 1 company over hurdles last year. He's been well held in two runs over fences this season but this is a significantly easier task now. Gaoth Chuil ran well when chasing home Kilbarry Saint in a mares' contest at Clonmel last month. A similar run should see her play a big role. Pray Tell was a faller on his last chase start but ran well on his debut over fences when chasing home Argento Boy at Punchestown. He's capable of a big run here.

A good second at this venue 12 months ago and another respectable run at Cork last month are enough to give the vote to GAOTH CHUIL
| 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) (6/4 +25%)The Kemble Brewery |
6/4(+25%) | (1) The Kemble Brewery 6/4, Improved back hurdling beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; best around 2m on soft and good; good chance if building on that. Bumped into an even less exposed handicapper over C&D latest (pair 9l clear); player.. |
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2nd (4) (15/2 -25%)American Land |
15/2(-25%) | (4) American Land 15/2, Taken on up front and tired late, needed run but a solid effort when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m3f, suited by sound surface; progressive, should come on for latest. Pestered in lead and made errors on recent return; would certainly appreciate a dryout.. |
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3rd (2) (3/1 -9%)Wreckless Eric |
3/1(-9%) | (2) Wreckless Eric 3/1, Below form in a competitive handicap down the field in a handicap hurdle at Aintree most recent; effective 2m, may not get further, acts on soft and good; inconsistent but capable. Aintree flop latest isn't without precedent; easier task here and ought not mind a dryout.. |
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4th (3) (15/2 -36%)Inside Man |
15/2(-36%) | (3) Inside Man 15/2, Needed run down the field in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton most recent; effective 2m, probably acts on any except heavy; progressive until latest couple and viable excuses there. C&D novice winner this time last year; handicap win came off just 2lb lower; chance.. |
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5th (5) (7/2 +22%)Razzle Dazzle Boy |
7/2(+22%) | (5) Razzle Dazzle Boy 7/2, Improved again off new mark beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; consistent, form franked, remain competitive. Leicester win and two C&D seconds since Christmas all gained with some give underfoot.. |

THE KEMBLE BREWERY finished a respectable second over C&D on his recent return to the smaller obstacles. Well clear of the rest, that was his first outing since November, so it's feasible to expect some improvement and the son of Blue Bresil could launch a strong challenge. Razzle Dazzle Boy arrives in fine fettle and is likely to prove competitive once again, while Wreckless Eric can be given a shout on the pick of his recent form.

Less exposed in handicaps than dual Imperial Cup second Wreckless Eric, C&D runner-up THE KEMBLE BREWERY (nap) can go one better.
| 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) (7/4 +30%)Limestone |
7/4(+30%) | (2) Limestone 7/4, Probably progressed again handling the heavy ground when winning a rated race at Listowel by 1/2l last time; tongue-tie first time; stayed 9f at 2yo, middle-distance bred, acts on heavy and yielding; smart prospect. Progressive staying 2yo last year; should relish middle-distances and big shout here. |
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2nd (3) (7/2 -17%)Mr Vettori |
7/2(-17%) | (3) Mr Vettori 7/2, Similar smart form to previous start when winning a maiden at Gowran Park by 1 1/2l last time; effective 1m, should get 10f, acts on heavy and good; good prospect. Gowran winner an Irish Derby entry who looks the type to keep improving and considered. |
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3rd (4) (7/4 +0%)Port Ferdinand |
7/4(+0%) | (4) Port Ferdinand 7/4, Came from well back finishing as if further would suit when a neck winner in a maiden at Naas on debut; trainer in form; effective 7f at 2yo, middle-distance bred; open to marked improvement. Naas winner on only 2yo start; bred to relish this trip and could be anything. |
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4th (1) (11/2 -22%)Summer Is Tomorrow |
11/2(-22%) | (1) Summer Is Tomorrow 11/2, Below form in very competitive race down the field in the Goffs Million at The Curragh; in good form prior; suited by 7f at 2yo, bred to get at least a mile, acts on soft and good; form very strong and consistent as a juvenile. Upped in trip on seasonal return; rider's claim negates his double penalty. |

LIMESTONE is a half-brother to a horse that was beaten a neck into second in an Irish Derby and could develop into a useful stayer this season. He had a solid two-year-old campaign that yielded placed finishes at Killarney and Tipperary before he got off the mark at Listowel. The step up in trip should see him in a good light. Port Ferdinand is another who should relish the extra yardage after he scored over 7f on debut at Naas last autumn. Mr Vettori can also go well.

A small turnout but cases for all four runners can be made, preference being for LIMESTONE
| 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 (5) (10/3 -33%)Majestic Moment |
10/3(-33%) | (5) Majestic Moment 10/3, Back to form up in trip when landing a handicap chase by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Exeter last time; suited by 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; workable mark. Fortunate winner here in autumn but no luck involved in recent Exeter success; player. |
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2nd (7) (6/1 -9%)A Little Something |
6/1(-9%) | (7) A Little Something 6/1, Improved from debut just tiring late after number of errors when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Ludlow latest; effective at around 2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; generally consistent maiden. Pulled up on chase debut but much better when second at Ludlow since; enters calculations. |
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3rd (8) (4/1 +33%)Hatos |
4/1(+33%) | (8) Hatos 4/1, Ran to form 5 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Wincanton most recent run; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; this now looks his level, frustrating type. Placed on last three starts (including C&D) but is now over two years since last win. |
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4th (6) (66/1 -313%)King Of The Story |
66/1(-313%) | (6) King Of The Story 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Taunton latest and beaten long way out previous start; returning from a break; effective 2m to 2m4f, acts on a sound surface; bounce back needed. Three wins and three PUs from last six starts; hard to know what to expect back from break. |
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5th (9) (10/3 +17%)Gorcombe Moonshine |
10/3(+17%) | (9) Gorcombe Moonshine 10/3, Ran to form beaten a head off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m to 2m4f, acts on soft and good; in form. 1-34 but the win came here and he also went close over C&D latest; another to consider. |
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6th (10) (25/1 +24%)Ballybay |
25/1(+24%) | (10) Ballybay 25/1, Needed run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; chance when bad mistake on chase debut previous start; effective 2m, acts with cut; good while since showed any form. Well-held fifth over hurdles on his only completed start this season. |
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7th (1) (14/1 -17%)Jaffa Cake |
14/1(-17%) | (1) Jaffa Cake 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon latest; hood first time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; chase debut and a lot to prove. Still days but pulled up both handicap hurdles; switches to fences with headgear added. |
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|B| (2) (14/1 -17%)Kitsilano |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Kitsilano 14/1, Scored by 8l off a 6lb lower mark at Leicester three starts back; didn't jump or travel on quicker ground last time;visor first time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, good to soft; may need more give. Won a 2m chase on heavy in February but remote fourth latest; new headgear on now. |
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|F| (3) (6/1 +29%)It's A Breeze |
6/1(+29%) | (3) It's A Breeze 6/1, No obvious excuse when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m5f on a sound surface; chase debut. 0-9 over hurdles, best effort when second at Wincanton penultimate start; chase debut. |
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|F| (11) (18/1 -29%)Millies Mite |
18/1(-29%) | (11) Millies Mite 18/1, Won this in 2024 and 2025; every chance when came down as race developed in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; just 1lb above last winning mark. Looked back in better form when unseating latest and has won last two runnings of this. |
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|PU| (12) (20/1 -11%)Greenways |
20/1(-11%) | (12) Greenways 20/1, Better effort in tongue-tie after string of poor performances when 15l third in a handicap chase at Market Rasen most recent run; effective 2m to 2 1/2m, wants sound surface; prefers to dominate. Largely below par since Uttoxeter win last summer, finishing well-held third latest. |
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|PU| (4) (80/1 -100%)Fourtwofour |
80/1(-100%) | (4) Fourtwofour 80/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; pulled up in a maiden at Umma House latest; hard to recommend. Looks on stiff mark on hurdle/point form in Ireland now debuting over fences for new yard. |

Last month's Ludlow runner-up A Little Something has plenty more to offer over fences. She is preferred to the more exposed Gorcombe Moonshine, but MAJESTIC MOMENT could prove the one to side with. The seven-year-old has won two of his four starts over fences so far, including a cosy success at Exeter on his first outing since November. That comeback run should have blown any cobwebs away and he remains of interest raised only 4lb.

Majestic Moment did it nicely at Exeter but MILLIES MITE looked menacing when unseating here last time and can win this race again.
| 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) (5/1 +55%)Tell Nobody Nothin |
5/1(+55%) | (15) Tell Nobody Nothin 5/1, Ran to form albeit comfortably held in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time; effective 2m-3m2f on a sound surface; mark easing, can go well again. First reserve, now 0-10 over fences, unplaced favourite at Down Royal 12 days ago. |
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2nd (1) (12/1 -41%)Harbour Highway |
12/1(-41%) | (1) Harbour Highway 12/1, Below form up in class when pulled up in a handicap chase latest; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on heavy and yielding; progressing over fences until latest, may get 3m. Something amiss at Fairyhouse last time, 5lb higher than for Leopardstown win, 7lb off. |
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3rd (10) (11/8 +66%)Iamagetaway |
11/8(+66%) | (10) Iamagetaway 11/8, Stopped quickly, disappointing when well beaten in a handicap chase at Punchestown latest; effective 2m4f-2m6f; form going the wrong way over fences. Initial promise over fences, weak form in handicaps, debut for top stable after a break. |
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4th (8) (25/1 -25%)Ballybrittas |
25/1(-25%) | (8) Ballybrittas 25/1, Again below form when well beaten in a handicap chase at Wexford latest; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; might need further assistance from the handicapper before winning. Runner-up on his first two chase starts, has failed to build on those promising efforts. |
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5th (4) (12/1 +0%)Favori Logique |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Favori Logique 12/1, Race probably came too soon, likely bounced when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; can go well. C&D winner in 2024, good run on his penultimate start, stable in good form. |
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6th (11) (12/1 +33%)Riyami |
12/1(+33%) | (11) Riyami 12/1, Never in it from off the pace when 12th beaten 12l off 75 last time, 25lb higher here; effective at around 2m-2m2f on sound surface; hard to fancy back chasing. Four-time AW winner including on penultimate start, has won over hurdles, chase debut. |
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7th (7) (17/2 -6%)Stoneyford Lady |
17/2(-6%) | (7) Stoneyford Lady 17/2, Yard won this last year; stopped quickly after bad error, may have found ground too testing well beaten in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft and good; consistent until latest, might bounce back. Won at Thurles on her second chase start, bad mistake two out at Limerick was costly. |
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8th (2) (14/1 +0%)Quornofamonday |
14/1(+0%) | (2) Quornofamonday 14/1, Departed before race developed when unseated at Fairyhouse latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m2f-2m5f, acts with cut; erratic. Two failures to complete since a Thurles win in February, blinkered now, others preferred. |
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|F| (14) (25/1 -39%)Sampoet |
25/1(-39%) | (14) Sampoet 25/1, Again below form, didn't stay well beaten in a handicap chase at Down Royal latest; effective 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; inconsistent. Only one win from 16 starts in points, recent run at Down Royal provides no encouragement. |
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|PU| (3) (15/2 -36%)Hitthehayson |
15/2(-36%) | (3) Hitthehayson 15/2, Ran to form when second beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal latest; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; in good form this term, unbeaten previously over fences. Winner of both starts over fences, 15lb higher than when beating Duffy's Hodey in November. |
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|PU| (13) (22/1 -83%)Good World |
22/1(-83%) | (13) Good World 22/1, Returned to form down in grade and trip, appreciating stiff test landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Fairyhouse last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts with cut; inconsistent previously as a chaser, others preferred. Five-time hurdles winner, limited chasing experience but potentially well handicapped. |
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|PU| (9) (25/1 +0%)Musta Lovea Lovea |
25/1(+0%) | (9) Musta Lovea Lovea 25/1, Below form on ground that was a little lively down the field in a beginners' chase at Thurles most recent; off a long absence; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f with cut; bit to prove over fences. Still a maiden after 22 starts under rules, struggled in two chase starts early last year. |
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|PU| (5) (40/1 -43%)Justabitofyours |
40/1(-43%) | (5) Justabitofyours 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; effective around 2m4f, wants decent surface; others better equipped for this test. Looks harshly treated, never in contention and pulled up at Fairyhouse on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (12) (50/1 -150%)The Blaggard |
50/1(-150%) | (12) The Blaggard 50/1, Again below form down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recent; effective 2m on yielding; out of form and hard to fancy on chase debut. Tramore maiden hurdle winner in 2024, has failed to make his presence felt in handicaps. |

HITTHEHAYSON is interesting back over fences. The Jukebox Jury gelding won both his chase starts late last year and the form of his victory at Haydock has worked out well. He has run well in two recent outings over timber and may be able to strike again now back over the larger obstacles. Duffys Hodey was a good winner at Limerick on his penultimate run and was a solid third last time at Wexford. He could be a big player again. Jack Kennedy takes the mount on Iamagetaway and he's one to note on his first outing for Gordon Elliott.

Ross O'Sullivan saddled a double at Tramore on Sunday and may score here with FAVORI LOGIQUE, a C&D winner off this mark in 2024.
| 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) (10/11 +0%)Stumps Or Slips |
10/11(+0%) | (1) Stumps Or Slips 10/11, Travelled, scored with plenty in hand back under rules when winning a hunter chase at Exeter by 12l last time; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by sound surface; regular winner under rules, should go well. Proved stamina for 3m with ease at Exeter latest (good) and still on the up; big player.. |
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2nd (7) (9/4 +44%)Yippee Ki Yay |
9/4(+44%) | (7) Yippee Ki Yay 9/4, Ran to form in converting easy opening when winning a novice riders point at Eyton-On-Severn by 8l last time; effective 3m-3m2f; could go well back under rules. Appears to have something to find with Stumps Or Slips, but no track or going type issues.. |
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3rd (5) (7/1 +72%)Poppa Poutine |
7/1(+72%) | (5) Poppa Poutine 7/1, Unseated in a mixed open point at Howick latest; off a short-break; effective around 3m; bit to prove back under rules. Hampered when unseating latest; experienced chaser, with all wins on softer than good.. |
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4th (6) (16/1 +36%)Windance |
16/1(+36%) | (6) Windance 16/1, Fell in a hunter chase at Exeter latest; effective 3m, suited by sound surface; needs to bounce back from a fall. Blameless exit behind Stumps Or Slips latest, but not in the form this year to figure.. |
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|PU| (2) (9/1 -100%)Pink Eyed Pedro |
9/1(-100%) | (2) Pink Eyed Pedro 9/1, Won this in 2019 and 2025; bit below best back in a point when second beaten 2l in a mixed open at Chilfrome latest; returning from long layoff; effective 2m4f-3m on a sound surface; can go well back under rules. Won this in 2025, six years after first taking the same prize; 2l second on recent return.. |

STUMPS OR SLIPS benefited from a clear round in a point-to-point when turning over an odds-on shot at Exeter earlier in the month and a repeat of that effort would make the nine-year-old tough to beat. The veteran Pink Eyed Pedro won this contest 12 months ago and has to be respected, while others for the shortlist include Yippee Ki Yay and Important Notice.

Still fairly lightly raced at this sort of trip, STUMPS OR SLIPS is taken to deny veteran Pink Eyed Pedro a third Dunraven Bowl.
| 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) (10/1 +38%)Final Voyage |
10/1(+38%) | (12) Final Voyage 10/1, Below form on heavy switched back to turf beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; effective 8-10f, acts on any including AW; generally consistent. Did well considering slow start on latest; one to consider. |
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2nd (6) (11/2 +45%)Iron Fist |
11/2(+45%) | (6) Iron Fist 11/2, Probably needed the race down the field in a handicap at The Curragh on seasonal debut; effective 8-10f, acts on good but suited by give; entitled to come on from reappearance. Entitled to come on for recent comeback run and trip to suit. |
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3rd (7) (13/2 +7%)Coeur D'or |
13/2(+7%) | (7) Coeur D'or 13/2, Better effort probably made too much use of beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Leopardstown last time; blinkers first time; effective 8-10f, acts on yielding and good to firm, goes well at the Curragh; competitive mark if returns to best form. Down to a nice mark but remains vulnerable at this trip. |
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4th (3) (7/1 +42%)Apercu |
7/1(+42%) | (3) Apercu 7/1, Won this last year; landed a handicap by a short-head off a 1lb lower mark at The Curragh back in May; highly-tried after; effective 10f, acts on soft, good and AW; may need the run. Last year's winner off 5lb lower; respected on return to handicap ranks. |
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5th (9) (13/2 +0%)Mano Chicago |
13/2(+0%) | (9) Mano Chicago 13/2, Good effort after a long absence when second beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden at Gowran Park latest; stays 10f, acts on soft and good; very useful 2yo and solid run returning from 18 months off last time. Long-absent before Gowran maiden second; remains potential improver on handicap debut. |
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6th (8) (9/2 +72%)Akecheta |
9/2(+72%) | (8) Akecheta 9/2, Made no show down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent start; effective 7-10f, acts on any; bit to prove after two poor efforts. Two disappointing Curragh runs of late; bit to prove, especially at this trip. |
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7th (10) (33/1 -83%)Westminster Moon |
33/1(-83%) | (10) Westminster Moon 33/1, Needed the race down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent start; effective at 10-12f, probably acts on soft and good; hasn't matched French form in Ireland. Yet to fire for yard; plummeting mark so don't ignore and market worth a look. |
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8th (15) (12/1 +25%)Calm The Jets |
12/1(+25%) | (15) Calm The Jets 12/1, Slightly disappointing on handicap debut beaten 9l at The Curragh last time; effective at 8f, acts on AW; unexposed. Entitled to come on for recent run and remains unexposed on only third career start. |
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9th (16) (14/1 -56%)Amplitude |
14/1(-56%) | (16) Amplitude 14/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 8-10f, suited by some give; back in form on a fair mark. Dead-heated for fourth with Quatre Bras at Leopardstown; contender. |
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10th (4) (28/1 -56%)Genealogy |
28/1(-56%) | (4) Genealogy 28/1, Touch outclassed back on the Flat when. comfortably held in the Stayers Trophy Race at The Curragh last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 8-12f, acts on heavy and good; mark quite stiff. 1m6f too far on latest; cheekpieces tried and back in trip on return to handicap company. |
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11th (13) (7/1 -17%)Quatre Bras |
7/1(-17%) | (13) Quatre Bras 7/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 8-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; in good form. Dead-heated for fourth with Amplitude at Leopardstown; better ground to suit. |
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12th (14) (16/1 +0%)Ben Lawers |
16/1(+0%) | (14) Ben Lawers 16/1, Keen but close to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good and AW; consistent. Best recent AW form at 1m; barely gets 1m2f so potentially vulnerable back on the turf. |
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13th (5) (40/1 -82%)Alphonse Le Grande |
40/1(-82%) | (5) Alphonse Le Grande 40/1, Ran about to form beaten 5l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 12-20f, acts on any; former Cesarewitch winner back from a break. Cesarewitch winner; absent since November and trip on the short side for seasonal return. |
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14th (17) (40/1 -122%)Eben Zaabeel |
40/1(-122%) | (17) Eben Zaabeel 40/1, Poor effort off a long absence down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; useful and consistent on the Flat back in 2024; effective 11-12f, acts on sound surface; needs to prive retains ability. AW runner-up in Britain; no show on recent hurdles debut, likely best watched for now. |
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15th (2) (80/1 -142%)Dar Toungi |
80/1(-142%) | (2) Dar Toungi 80/1, Poor effort on Irish debut down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recentouting; effective around 10f; ex-French and bit to prove. French Listed winner; inadequate trip on yard debut, more expected now at best trip. |
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16th (1) (13/2 +24%)Defiantly |
13/2(+24%) | (1) Defiantly 13/2, Beaten 6l in Noel Murless Stakes (Listed) at Ascot last time, that about reflecting ability; trainer in form; suited by test of stamina, acts on yielding and good; this might be a bit sharp. Lightly raced 4yo drops to handicap company for seasonal return and has to be respected. |

BAY COLONY doesn't look badly treated on a mark of 85. She was considered good enough to run in last year's Irish Oaks and although she finished in rear, there was plenty to like about her seasonal reappearance fourth in a valuable handicap at the Curragh at the start of the month. This is a drop in class, and trip, for Defiantly and, given the form of Joseph O'Brien's stable, he is entitled to healthy respect, likewise Quatre Bras.

Following a fine recent comeback run at the Curragh, BAY COLONY could be the one to side with here
| 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 (12) (8/1 +6%)Hiero Sport |
8/1(+6%) | (12) Hiero Sport 8/1, Made too much use of and needed the run when 10l third in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent start; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; yet to confirm retains ability shown prior to layoff. Back from another break with a fair third at Huntingdon three weeks ago; not ruled out. |
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2nd (5) (9/4 +10%)Superstylin |
9/4(+10%) | (5) Superstylin 9/4, Scored by 4l off a 4lb higher mark here penultimate start; bit below form beaten 22l off 106 last time, 10lb lower here over hurdles; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; largely in good form. Three chase wins this season and he looks interesting off lower mark back over hurdles. |
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3rd (2) (8/1 +43%)Calshot Spit |
8/1(+43%) | (2) Calshot Spit 8/1, Didn't stay when fourth beaten 30l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on any; might need drop back in trip. Won here in December but he's struggled in both runs since; needs to bounce back. |
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4th (9) (17/2 -21%)Nelson Gate |
17/2(-21%) | (9) Nelson Gate 17/2, Below form distant third in a maiden hurdle at Sandown most recent run; effective 2m2f, acts on good to soft; poor of late. Unexposed hurdler and he needs watching in market at this new trip on handicap debut. |
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5th (8) (20/1 +50%)Bread And Butter |
20/1(+50%) | (8) Bread And Butter 20/1, Couldn't go gallop at sharp track when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; unreliable. His last success was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in his last four runs. |
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6th (13) (50/1 -52%)Chosen Bae |
50/1(-52%) | (13) Chosen Bae 50/1, Poor effort and comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time; only worthwhile form over 2 1/2m on soft; has shown nothing really this season. Well held in all eight runs this season and he's out of the weights again; no appeal. |
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7th (4) (9/1 +10%)Jefe Triunfo |
9/1(+10%) | (4) Jefe Triunfo 9/1, Made no show down the field in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton most recentouting; effective 2m to 2m4f, all form on good ground; poor reappearance and all to prove. Has gone the wrong way in handicaps and was tailed off on Plumpton reappearance; opposable. |
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8th (11) (50/1 -52%)My Lovely Horse |
50/1(-52%) | (11) My Lovely Horse 50/1, Bled and pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective at 2m on soft; bit to find off this mark and risky. Pulled up in three of her five starts over hurdles and has lots to prove. |
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9th (10) (18/1 +64%)Dontaskchris |
18/1(+64%) | (10) Dontaskchris 18/1, Shaped like a stayer when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last time seen back in May 2024; hood first time; stays 2 1/2m, acts on soft; back from a long absence. Handicap newcomer but he has plenty to prove after almost two years off; hood added. |
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|B| (6) (9/2 +50%)Easter Icon |
9/2(+50%) | (6) Easter Icon 9/2, Better effort back on decent ground just tiring late up in trip when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Stratford latest; effective 2m to 2 1/2m; inconsistent. Course winner who showed signs of a revival at Stratford last month; could be dangerous. |
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|F| (1) (6/1 +8%)Blue Universe |
6/1(+8%) | (1) Blue Universe 6/1, Ran to form just outstayed late on ground softer than ideal beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Huntingdon last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; maiden over hurdles but in fair form, mark fair. 0-12 over hurdles but he was runner-up off this mark at Huntingdon last time; in the mix. |
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10th (7) (25/1 -257%)Bushstreet Bowman |
25/1(-257%) | (7) Bushstreet Bowman 25/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recent run and no really worthwhile form. Lightly raced 6yo but he's struggled in his completed starts and needs a transformation. |

Progressive over fences, SUPERSTYLIN landed a decent handicap here last month. Chris Gordon's charge could prove hard to keep out of the finish if running up to the same level back in this sphere, given he can revert to hurdling off a 10lb lower mark. Blue Universe posted a better effort when runner-up at Huntingdon last time. He could feature again on that evidence and makes more appeal than Stratford fourth Easter Icon.

Preference is for SUPERSTYLIN who has won three times over fences this season and looks interesting off a lower mark back over hurdles.
| 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) (11/2 +35%)Kershaw |
11/2(+35%) | (5) Kershaw 11/2, Confirmed debut level when fourth beaten 19l in a bumper at Down Royal latest; returning from a break; effective at 2m1f on yielding; improvement likely. Shaped quite well behind the subsequent Champion Bumper fourth at Down Royal in December. |
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2nd (6) (9/4 -20%)Lultimatom |
9/4(-20%) | (6) Lultimatom 9/4, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; ran to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden bumper at Fakenham latest; off a short-break; effective at 2m with cut; point winner, form franked under rules, good chance in this. Easy point winner; fifth on bumper debut; turned over at odds-on at Fakenham; in the mix. |
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3rd (8) (10/1 -54%)Seven Towers |
10/1(-54%) | (8) Seven Towers 10/1, Yard won this last year; found little, below form comfortably held in a bumper at Thurles last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on yielding; debut form boosted, needs to show latest run to be wrong. Player judged on penultimate run; completely amiss last time but was in testing conditions. |
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4th (3) (80/1 -21%)It's All Clear |
80/1(-21%) | (3) It's All Clear 80/1, Ran to form up in trip comfortably held in a bumper at Clonmel last time; effective 2m-2m3f with cut; improvement needed. Well beaten when sent off at big prices at Naas and Clonmel; major improvement required. |
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5th (13) (20/1 -100%)Streamhill |
20/1(-100%) | (13) Streamhill 20/1, Promising rules debut when fourth beaten 6l in a Ladies bumper at Cork latest; effective at 2m on yielding; more to come. Returned from absence to finish fourth at Cork; stable 4-11 in bumpers this season. |
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6th (2) (7/2 +56%)Greenhills Of Cork |
7/2(+56%) | (2) Greenhills Of Cork 7/2, Below debut level well beaten in a bumper at Thurles latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to yielding; debut form franked at Listed level, chance if bouncing back. Fine effort on debut at Listowel on similar ground; didn't enjoy soft last time; player. |
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7th (12) (80/1 -60%)Pets Georgina |
80/1(-60%) | (12) Pets Georgina 80/1, Travelled, some promise on debut well beaten in a Mares bumper at Limerick only start; seems effective 2m3f on soft; improvement likely but needed. Nicely bred but was beaten 46l on bumper debut at Limerick when sent off at 40-1. |
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8th (1) (9/2 +18%)Bells Grove |
9/2(+18%) | (1) Bells Grove 9/2, Keen, travelled, ran to form 2l third in a bumper at Cheltenham most recent run; effective 2m2f on yielding and good; in form, penultimate run boosted. Third at Cheltenham on final start for John McConnell; market can reveal expectations. |
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9th (4) (80/1 +20%)Jodoro |
80/1(+20%) | (4) Jodoro 80/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m2f in bumpers; needs more back in a bumper. Some promise on final bumper run last year but pulled up on hurdles bow; others preferred. |
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10th (15) (8/1 +60%)Poets Rambler |
8/1(+60%) | (15) Poets Rambler 8/1, Poet's Word gelding; half-brother to Little Actress, useful at 20f; good yard and is respected on debut. Half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Little Actress; stable 25% in bumpers last five seasons. |
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11th (17) (33/1 +0%)Its My Twist |
33/1(+0%) | (17) Its My Twist 33/1, Sumbal gelding; half-brother to Major Robinson, fair at 21f; makes limited appeal on debut and others stronger. Unraced dam out of half-sister to two Champion Hurdle winners; reserve. |
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12th (7) (20/1 -43%)Majestic Mayhem |
20/1(-43%) | (7) Majestic Mayhem 20/1, Jukebox Jury gelding; half-brother to One Big Bang, very useful at 24f; likely to want further and could need this experience. Tenth foal; closely related to winners One Big Bang and Cool Park; yard 2-67 in bumpers. |
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13th (14) (25/1 -127%)Double Indian |
25/1(-127%) | (14) Double Indian 25/1, Indian Haven colt; dam moderate at 12f; good stable, Flat and jumps, and it's interesting to see what the market makes of this one on debut. Flat-bred and unlikely to make an impact in this sphere; best to look elsewhere. |
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14th (9) (150/1 -127%)Carrigeen Kirkia |
150/1(-127%) | (9) Carrigeen Kirkia 150/1, Moderate effort although at least completed when fourth beaten 48l in a maiden point at Comea latest; hood first time; off a short-break; hard to fancy on rules debut. Dam point winner, sister to Irish Grand National winner; 0-5 in points. |

LULTIMATOM can make it third time lucky for Willie Mullins. The Cokoriko gelding was a 225,000-pound purchase after winning his point-to-point. He showed some promise when fifth on his racecourse bow at Fairyhouse in November but was turned over at a short price in Fakenham in January. Better ground may suit now. Bells Grove was placed on his three outings for previous connections last year, including in a Cheltenham contest in October. He's a leading contender on his return. Seven Towers disappointed last time but had run a nice race in Fairyhouse previously and is another to consider. A sounder surface may help him.

Terence O'Brien has fared well with his bumper runners this season and there was plenty to like about STREAMHILL's fourth at Cork
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1st (6) (10/3 +67%)Roaring Home |
10/3(+67%) | (6) Roaring Home 10/3, Below form back down in trip when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; effective 2m-2m5f; needs more than of late. Below par on two of her last three outings, including latest; trip is not an obvious plus.. |
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2nd (1) (11/4 -22%)Star Walking |
11/4(-22%) | (1) Star Walking 11/4, Eased, went wrong when pulled up in Beeswing Mares' Hurdle (Listed) latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; capable but bounce back needed. Stopped early latest, but broke course record for Kempton's 3m over Christmas (good).. |
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3rd (4) (15/8 +25%)Kilworth |
15/8(+25%) | (4) Kilworth 15/8, Improved back up in trip back on better ground landing a handicap by 4l off a 7lb lower mark at Ascot last time; effective 3m, acts on good to soft and good; may have bit more to offer in handicaps, progressive as a stayer. Taunton and Ascot winner either side of a possibly forgivable Plumpton blip; up 7lb.. |
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4th (5) (10/3 +76%)Slim Marvel |
10/3(+76%) | (5) Slim Marvel 10/3, Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; effective 2m4f-3m; consistent in Ireland, fair mark for new yard but poor strike-rate. Close second at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) was not built upon when back up to this class latest.. |

KILWORTH bounced back to form when getting the better of Hard Dealt at Ascot on her latest start. The latter has an engagement at Warwick on Thursday, so Emma Lavelle's mare has an excellent opportunity to finish her season on a high. Star Walking would be a threat if over her latest run at Kelso, while Love Me appeals most of the remainder.

If she can prove 3m is her present optimum, I SPY A DIVA is weighted to strike at the expense of Kilworth and Star Walking.
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1st (7) (11/2 +54%)Darius Dark |
11/2(+54%) | (7) Darius Dark 11/2, Made no show down the field in a maiden at The Curragh most recent start; dam a winner up to 1m5f; yet to show any reliable form. Unknown quantity and likely improver upped in trip here for handicap debut. |
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2nd (3) (11/2 +21%)Nod Of Approval |
11/2(+21%) | (3) Nod Of Approval 11/2, Probably needed the race when comfortably held in a handicap here last time; stays 1m, acts on good and yielding; needs to improve off this mark. Half-brother to Puturhandstogether a potential improver now upped markedly in distance. |
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3rd (1) (9/4 +25%)Yousaynothingatall |
9/4(+25%) | (1) Yousaynothingatall 9/4, Solid run on reappearance 7l third in a maiden at Dundalk; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; stays 11f, acts on heavy and AW; probably more to come. Dundalk third reads well; cheekpieces on for handicap debut off a potentially lenient mark. |
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4th (8) (11/1 -69%)Sea Of Dubka |
11/1(-69%) | (8) Sea Of Dubka 11/1, Solid handicap debut beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; stays 11f, acts on AW; fair mark. Dundalk run encouraging; likely more to offer back on the turf if staying longer trip. |
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5th (4) (5/2 -11%)Servare |
5/2(-11%) | (4) Servare 5/2, Won going away quickly pushed out when landing a handicap by 7l off a 12lb lower mark at Navan last time; stays 10f well, acts on heavy and yielding; more to come at middle-distances. Runaway Navan winner up 12lb and goes further up in trip here in a better race. |
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6th (2) (13/2 +0%)Honouramongthieves |
13/2(+0%) | (2) Honouramongthieves 13/2, Ran to form beaten 9l in a maiden auction race at Navan last time; stays 10f, all form with give in the ground; workable opening mark. Will need to settle better to see out this longer trip and others look better handicapped. |
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7th (6) (25/1 -79%)Delusional |
25/1(-79%) | (6) Delusional 25/1, Needed the run well beaten in a handicap at Navan latest; probably stays middle-distances, only reliable form on AW; more to come. Beaten 12l by Servare on last month's turf debut, having raced keenly; others preferred. |
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8th (5) (28/1 -133%)Pliny |
28/1(-133%) | (5) Pliny 28/1, Fair effort having raced freely after a slow start though comfortably held in a handicap at Navan last time; probably stays 10f, acts on good and AW; chance off a reasonable mark. Lots to find with Servare on recent Navan run and one of the more exposed of these. |

SERVARE received a hefty hike of 12lb from the handicapper, but it is difficult to argue with after he absolutely bolted up by seven lengths at Navan. He really relished the step up in trip and the extra yardage here should suit him nicely. Yousaynothingatall has to rate a danger on the back of her third place at Dundalk. Sea Of Dubka showed improvement when third on handicap debut at Dundalk and could build on that.

Top-weighted YOUSAYNOTHINGATALL (nap) can get off the mark on handicap debut over a trip she should relish
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