There were 38 Races on Thursday 19th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Thurles, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 19th October 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) White Rhino 10/3, Much improved when sent handicapping last season, completing a hat-trick around 2½m and creditable second at Southwell final start (would have been closer but for blundering last).
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2nd (14) (18/1 -29%) Dalileo
18/1(-29%)
(14) Dalileo 18/1, Reached the frame for the sixth time this season when 1¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Eloi Du Puy at Kelso 11 days ago but that took his overall record to 1-29 and others are preferred for win purposes again.
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3rd (3) (40/1 -233%) Bon Retour
40/1(-233%)
(3) Bon Retour 40/1, Dual winner for Nicky Richards last summer. Has yet to fire for her new stable but is starting to look well treated again.
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4th (2) (4/1 +20%) Sacchoandvanzetti
4/1(+20%)
(2) Sacchoandvanzetti 4/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for John Queally and good runner-up efforts on all 3 starts since joining Fergal O'Brien. Likely to be in the shake-up again.
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5th (5) (9/2 +10%) Heross Du Seuil
9/2(+10%)
(5) Heross Du Seuil 9/2, Left first 3 runs for this yard behind when successful at Uttoxeter (2½m) last month and backed it up when narrowly denied at Southwell 16 days ago. Claims if in similar form.
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6th (4) (13/2 +7%) Kingston Bridge
13/2(+7%)
(4) Kingston Bridge 13/2, Bumper winner who showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark in this sphere over 19f here in March. Improved again when second of 14 in 2½m Perth handicap the following month. This unexposed sort has the potential for better again on his return.
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7th (7) (22/1 +12%) Applaus
22/1(+12%)
(7) Applaus 22/1, Untrustworthy veteran but he did score twice over 17f here last winter (also second in April). Well beaten back from a break last month but may fare better at a venue which clearly suits.
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8th (13) (8/1 +64%) Heritier De Sivola
8/1(+64%)
(13) Heritier De Sivola 8/1, Maiden Irish pointer who showed improved form when making all in a novice handicap at Kelso (22.5f) in December. Even better form in defeat at Wetherby on next 2 starts but off since a disappointing run there in March.
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|U| (9) (15/2 -15%) Skip Mahler
15/2(-15%)
(9) Skip Mahler 15/2, Arrives on the back of placed efforts in Ireland but his British mark demands some improvement.
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|PU| (8) (9/1 +10%) Diamond State
9/1(+10%)
(8) Diamond State 9/1, Mostly in good form over fences last season, including a 2m win at Musselburgh. Reverts to hurdles on his return with his yard in fine form. Has gone well fresh before. Might be the answer back from wind surgery.
LTO Selection:
13:20 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Preference is for the lightly raced KINGSTON BRIDGE, who won a maiden hurdle here in March and is open to further improvement.
(2) Plenty Of Time 12/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Off 10 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. Won her only start betweent he flags, so not a forlorn hope if she attracts some support. Point winner and also landed a maiden hurdle here; has potential over fences.
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2nd (1) (3.33/1 -48%) Moviddy
3.33/1(-48%)
(1) Moviddy 3.33/1, Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles and is very much the type to do better in this sphere, so makes plenty of appeal on first outing for 6 months. Point and dual hurdle winner; open to improvement and there are chasers in the family.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +53%) Presenting A Queen
4/1(+53%)
(4) Presenting A Queen 4/1, Won 2 bumpers and a 19.5f Chepstow novice hurdle on her first 3 starts under Rules. Showed signs of temperament later in the campaign but she has a background in points, so bigger effort can't be ruled out on seasonal/chasing debut. Won a Chepstow novice hurdle on last season's reappearance; later placed in a handicap.
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|PU| (5) (2/1 +27%) Porter In The Park
2/1(+27%)
(5) Porter In The Park 2/1, Irish point winner who showed much improved form over hurdles when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) in January. Held form subsequently and should take to this sphere. Stable is firing, so merits consideration back from 7 months off. Did well last season in handicap hurdles; winning pointer who should make a chaser.
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|PU| (3) (11/4 -10%) Somespring Special
11/4(-10%)
(3) Somespring Special 11/4, Won twice over hurdles in the spring and is still unexposed, so very much one to note switched to chasing (ex-pointer) for a stable that should have her tuned up. Well placed to win modest hurdle races in handicap and novice company earlier this year.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A trappy opener with all these facing fences for the first time and they all did well over hurdles. PORTER IN THE PARK is preferred.
(4) Gherkin 10/3, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but went close at Bath under Hollie Doyle in August. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago and eased another 2 lb since. Player. On a handy mark; helps to give connections, who also run Notre Maison, a good hand.
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2nd (14) (16/1 +27%) Moorgate
16/1(+27%)
(14) Moorgate 16/1, Last of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Return to turf needs to spark a revival. Maiden whose form claims aren't particularly solid.
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3rd (8) (7/1 +22%) Heer's Sadie
7/1(+22%)
(8) Heer's Sadie 7/1, Pair of course wins over 7f in July. Creditable second of 7 here (7f again, heavy, 11/2) 31 days ago. Claims if as effective over this shorter trip. Has respectable 7f form here this term; likely player if proving as effective back at 6f.
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4th (2) (7/1 +42%) Brilliant Blue
7/1(+42%)
(2) Brilliant Blue 7/1, Remains a maiden after 18 starts. 17/2, tenth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Drop to sprinting presents a question mark for this maiden.
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5th (5) (11/2 -10%) Voodoo Ray
11/2(-10%)
(5) Voodoo Ray 11/2, Two course wins this year, including over this trip last month. Good third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 19 days ago. Should go well again. Return to Brighton is a plus but this big field looks a negative; front-runner.
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6th (13) (33/1 -65%) Moveonup
33/1(-65%)
(13) Moveonup 33/1, Course winner. Back to form when second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 40/1) 19 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. Close second on AW last time but isn't certain to back up that effort.
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7th (3) (7/1 -17%) Notre Maison
7/1(-17%)
(3) Notre Maison 7/1, Course winner. Blinkered first time, creditable second of 7 in handicap (5/1) at this course (5.3f, heavy) 31 days ago. One of 2 solid contenders from her stable. Solid record over 5.3f here of late; likely player if proving as good back at 6f.
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8th (12) (40/1 +20%) Global Acclamation
40/1(+20%)
(12) Global Acclamation 40/1, Two wins from 45 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 28/1) 15 days ago. Others hold stronger claims. Has a poor strike-rate; beaten about 6l in this race last year.
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9th (10) (14/1 +50%) Neptune Legend
14/1(+50%)
(10) Neptune Legend 14/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Bath (5f, good to firm) 57 days ago, very slowly away. Tongue strap back on. Far from consistent for current stable; blew the start last time.
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10th (9) (6/1 +45%) Silver Diva
6/1(+45%)
(9) Silver Diva 6/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (1m, good, 28/1) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Hood on first time. Chance of belated win largely depends on how well she takes to first-time hood.
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11th (1) (17/2 +15%) Firenze Rosa
17/2(+15%)
(1) Firenze Rosa 17/2, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Sandown (5f, soft, 10/1) 29 days ago. Should be thereabouts granted ideal ground (all wins on softer than good).
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12th (16) (66/1 -164%) Urban Jungle
66/1(-164%)
(16) Urban Jungle 66/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (1m, 33/1) 57 days ago. Back down in trip. Holds poor claims on balance of form.
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13th (7) (66/1 -65%) Lucky Mascot
66/1(-65%)
(7) Lucky Mascot 66/1, Modest maiden. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 8 days ago. Others are much more obvious. Remains a maiden and sprinting is unknown territory.
LTO Selection:
13:35 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Off a handy mark and with Hollie Doyle on board, GHERKIN could well record a second C&D win. Second choice is Malham Tarn Cove.
(5) Law Ella 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good to soft, 16/5) 160 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has the physique for this sphere. Gained first hurdle win with RPR of 127 in maiden hurdle in April; off 160 days; chase bow.
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2nd (8) (11/2 +0%) Natural Look
11/2(+0%)
(8) Natural Look 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Well-beaten sixth of 7 to Magical Zoe in listed mares event (11/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Dual hurdle winner at this trip; below form latest but promise in 3 beginners' previously.
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3rd (3) (5/1 +0%) Henning
5/1(+0%)
(3) Henning 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in March. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Useful hurdler who gained 3rd win at end of last season; best form at 2m; yard/chase debut.
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4th (11) (5/1 +55%) Sainte Dona
5/1(+55%)
(11) Sainte Dona 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle here in November. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft, 11/2). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Bolted up in maiden hurdle here last year; lost her way since; off 188 days; chase debut.
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5th (9) (10/3 +26%) Presenting Doyen
10/3(+26%)
(9) Presenting Doyen 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler. 10/3, second of 7 in novice chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft) on debut over fences 34 days ago. Capable of going one better. Dual hurdle winner and promising chase debut when beaten 6l latest; form boosted; improver.
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6th (2) (11/1 +31%) Carrig Carol
11/1(+31%)
(2) Carrig Carol 11/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (24f, heavy, 5/2). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. 1-12 over hurdles; below best in 3 runs at end of last term; best watched on chase debut.
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7th (1) (33/1 -65%) Battle Away
33/1(-65%)
(1) Battle Away 33/1, Promising individual. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 8/1, third of 7 in novice chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Open to progress. Won 2 h'cap hurdles last year; promising chase debut latest but much more needed.
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8th (13) (20/1 -25%) Soldaro
20/1(-25%)
(13) Soldaro 20/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in April. Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Last of 9 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Well below form in h'cap hurdle hat-trick bid when last seen and off 188 days.
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9th (10) (14/1 -75%) Rebel Treaty
14/1(-75%)
(10) Rebel Treaty 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 22/1) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Not discounted. Point winner; best effort under rules when chasing home a nice prospect over timber latest.
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10th (4) (125/1 +38%) Lady Kate
125/1(+38%)
(4) Lady Kate 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, last of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, soft) 168 days ago. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Eamonn Francis Gallagher. Point winner but poor form in three runs under rules and returns from 168 days off.
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11th (7) (100/1 -52%) Morning Star
100/1(-52%)
(7) Morning Star 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Point winner; tailed off on rules debut at Listowel last month; this looks tough.
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12th (6) (200/1 +0%) Merrion Gate
200/1(+0%)
(6) Merrion Gate 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on NH debut 12 days ago, tailed off when blundered again 4 out. Pulled up 3 point starts and same result when 200-1 for rules debut 12 days ago.
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|PU| (12) (200/1 +0%) Salt Bridge
200/1(+0%)
(12) Salt Bridge 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 6 in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, heavy, 200/1) on debut over fences 22 days ago. Shown very little so far including chase debut last time.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Thurles Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
It was a promising chase debut from PRESENTING DOYEN (nap) who shaped well when 2nd at Ballinrobe latest and the form is working out
(3) Nells Son 3/1, Useful novice hurdler (Grade 2 winner). This didn't go entirely to plan following a solid second on return/chase debut last autumn but he returns to action from what rates a good mark and he's worth a second look boasting a good record fresh. Fair efforts over hurdles at big spring festivals; reverts to fences; could have a say.
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2nd (6) (16/1 -14%) Glory And Honour
16/1(-14%)
(6) Glory And Honour 16/1, Made a winning start for his new yard in 2m1f handicap chase at Cartmel in August and placed both outings since, 2¾ lengths second of 4 to Fringill Dike in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good to soft, 10/3) 31 days ago. May come up short in this field. Has done well over fences for new yard but probably vulnerable in this tougher race.
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3rd (4) (11/2 +45%) Western Zephyr
11/2(+45%)
(4) Western Zephyr 11/2, Point/bumper winner who made it 3 wins from 6 starts over hurdles with his sights lowered, landing 7-runner Huntingdon novice (15.8f) in April, knuckling down well under this rider. Interesting what the market makes of him now attentions switch to larger obstacles. Point, bumper and three-time hurdle winner; could relish the switch to fences.
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4th (1) (17/2 -21%) Benson
17/2(-21%)
(1) Benson 17/2, Good advert for his yard, confirming previous promise when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (19.8f) on New Year's Day and followed up in Morebattle at Kelso in March. Couldn't complete hat-trick in Coral Cup thereafter but goes chasing now with yard amongst the winners and respected. Two hurdle wins last season; player if transferring ability to fences at the first attempt.
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5th (7) (16/1 -45%) Dancewiththewind
16/1(-45%)
(7) Dancewiththewind 16/1, Proved he retains all his ability following lengthy absence with back-to-back handicap hurdles at around 2m last winter. Shade underwhelming in 2 starts thereafter during the spring but he's a former point winner and Brian Hughes an eye-catching booking on return/chase bow. His stable's two reappearing runners this month have both run big races; one to consider.
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|F| (2) (5/1 +29%) Fringill Dike
5/1(+29%)
(2) Fringill Dike 5/1, Multiple hurdles winner who has made a fine start over fences (in blinkers) this summer, essentially jumping soundly when completing hat-trick at Worcester (16.5f) 31 days ago, by 2¾ lengths from Glory And Honour. Likely there's more to come. 3-3 over fences; tougher opposition here but clearly thriving and has to be respected.
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|F| (5) (7/4 -27%) Snake Roll
7/4(-27%)
(5) Snake Roll 7/4, Ex-pointer who ran out wide-margin winner of 2 of first 3 starts over hurdles last year and finished good third in Kelso Grade 2 on penultimate outing in March. Best not judged too harshly on odds-on reversal at Perth final start and he's an interesting chase debutant. Two-time hurdle winner who was runner-up in a point and could improve now tackling fences.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The selection is point, bumper and three-time hurdle winner WESTERN ZEPHYR. Snake Roll also has considerable potential for fences.
(1) Classic King 1.5/1, Showed fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season and ought to have a future over jumps. Made the frame in all three bumpers last season and should be up to winning a maiden.
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2nd (6) (6/4 -36%) Beny Nahar Road
6/4(-36%)
(6) Beny Nahar Road 6/4, Fairly useful maiden on Flat. Too free when sixth of 8 in 2m handicap at Ascot in May on his first outing for Paul Nicholls. Not seen since but he starts out over hurdles in a very winnable race. Decent middle-distance form on the Flat and should make a hurdler for top yard.
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3rd (2) (200/1 +0%) Clinton Lane
200/1(+0%)
(2) Clinton Lane 200/1, Well held in his sole bumper and no encouragement so far over hurdles. Tailed off in a bumper and pulled up in both his hurdle races; no appeal for now.
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4th (3) (9/1 +0%) Grass's Jet
9/1(+0%)
(3) Grass's Jet 9/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points. The winner of that point has won a couple of times over hurdles since. Interesting contender. Beaten just over 2l in an Irish point and the winner went on to win twice over hurdles.
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5th (5) (8/1 -100%) Laser Focus
8/1(-100%)
(5) Laser Focus 8/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead. Off since June. Should be very competitive if ready to roll on his return. Respectable form for Henry De Bromhead, notably his second in maiden and handicap company.
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6th (7) (8/1 +6%) Corporal Jackjones
8/1(+6%)
(7) Corporal Jackjones 8/1, Landed a couple of small-field bumpers in early summer. Second on Worcester hurdle debut last month but not in anything like the same form when sixth of 9 at Fontwell 13 days ago. Bounce back needed. Won two weak bumpers; will need to step up on what he's achieved over hurdles.
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7th (8) (150/1 +25%) Ruith Le Tu
150/1(+25%)
(8) Ruith Le Tu 150/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but refused to race on his final starts in that sphere and pulled up on last month's hurdle debut for his new stable. Quirky on the Flat and he was 200-1 when pulled up on recent hurdling debut.
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8th (4) (66/1 -65%) Irlandais
66/1(-65%)
(4) Irlandais 66/1, Half-brother to bumper winner/useful 2¼m hurdle winner Grand Jury but didn't offer much in a bumper/hurdle for Dan Skelton in the spring. Didn't last long with Dan Skelton after struggling in a bumper and a maiden hurdle.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Beny Nahar Road should threaten if he settles okay but CLASSIC KING did well in bumpers and can make a winning start over hurdles.
(2) Habrdi 16/5, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving George Boughey when nineteenth of 22 in sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 12 days ago, possibly amiss. Beaten favourite on debut and essentially regressive since; second run for J Chapple-Hyam..
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2nd (1) (9/4 +32%) Daaoye
9/4(+32%)
(1) Daaoye 9/4, 9/1, promise when third of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 45 days ago. Should have more to offer. Placed on Windsor debut (6f, good to firm); proficiency on softer ground is an unknown..
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3rd (3) (9/4 +0%) Seax
9/4(+0%)
(3) Seax 9/4, Twice-raced maiden. Beaten favourite over 7f on AW last month but shaped well when second on his 6f Ascot debut prior to that. Worth another chance. Caught the eye on Ascot debut; fair run next time; sets benchmark with rain a slight worry.
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4th (4) (12/1 +45%) Black Jack Davey
12/1(+45%)
(4) Black Jack Davey 12/1, Modest form. 10/1, bit below form seventh of 18 in nursery at Leicester (6f, good) 9 days ago. Plenty to find. Placed on penultimate start, but is reasonably exposed (0-6) overall; look elsewhere..
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5th (7) (13/2 -95%) Wren Officer
13/2(-95%)
(7) Wren Officer 13/2, 9/4, fourth of 7 in maiden at Leicester (6f, soft) on debut 78 days ago. Open to improvement. Ran well enough on Leicester debut (6f, soft); still early days, so could well have a say..
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6th (5) (80/1 +20%) No Sinner
80/1(+20%)
(5) No Sinner 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months, well held at Windsor (6f, good to soft, 100/1) on Monday. Lost his way; well beaten on soft ground at Windsor earlier this week; makes no appeal..
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7th (6) (14/1 -40%) Pannonica
14/1(-40%)
(6) Pannonica 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Newbury (6f, good) 62 days ago. Daaoye looks the stronger of the yard's pair. Signs of promise in her last couple of starts (Salisbury & Newbury); stablemate of Daaoye..
LTO Selection:
14:10 Brighton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The clear form pick is the twice-raced SEAX who ought to be capable of winning a race of this nature based on his opening Ascot effort.
(1) Ardera Ru 5.5/1, Fairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles and she fared much better than previously over fences when 2¾ lengths second of 13 to Likable Chancer in handicap chase at Tramore (21.7f) in April, conceding first run. Open to further improvement and claims if ready to roll back from 6 months off. Showed she's as good over fences when 2nd when last seen; may be best watched here though.
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2nd (15) (25/1 -14%) Go Battle
25/1(-14%)
(15) Go Battle 25/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Fell in handicap chase (12/1) at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft) 34 days ago, falling second. Up in trip. Tough to assess at present in any case. 17-race maiden and fell early at Ballinrobe last month; best form on better ground.
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3rd (10) (4.5/1 -13%) Likable Chancer
4.5/1(-13%)
(10) Likable Chancer 4.5/1, One win from 39 NH runs. 9/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft) 8 days ago, still in front 2 out and folding approaching last. Drop back in trip a likely plus and he's in the mix again. Winner at Tramore last term; 2nd in 4 runs since; disappointing run last week.
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4th (9) (11/1 -57%) General Ryan
11/1(-57%)
(9) General Ryan 11/1, Excellent second of 15 in handicap chase (25/1) at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 62 days ago. Looks a live player having been given time ahead of this. Point winner; 0-10 over fences; makes jumping errors; 5lb rise for latest 2nd fine.
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5th (6) (9/1 +44%) Sean Says
9/1(+44%)
(6) Sean Says 9/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Clonmel (24.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. 1-16 over fences; tailed off over C&D latest chase start; patchy profile.
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6th (3) (14/1 +50%) Nazine
14/1(+50%)
(3) Nazine 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 16/1) 26 days ago. May yet have more to offer back over fences but recent exploits haven't been all that inspiring. Out of form in 3 runs this year; showed very little over fences 2 seasons ago.
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7th (4) (7/1 +65%) Champagne Vacation
7/1(+65%)
(4) Champagne Vacation 7/1, Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. 0-14; below his best over hurdles of late and this looks like a tough ask on chase debut.
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8th (16) (11/2 +39%) Kilmurry Jj
11/2(+39%)
(16) Kilmurry Jj 11/2, Pulled up sole start in points. Low-key start over hurdles, but better signs in handicaps, good second of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (23.9f) in July. Goes chasing now for new yard. Reserve 1. Runner-up in last two hurdle starts but tough ask on chase debut and off 101 days; reserve.
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9th (14) (50/1 +0%) Roscomroe
50/1(+0%)
(14) Roscomroe 50/1, 16/1, fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 22 days ago, bad mistake at the fourth and ultimately never a danger. Passed over here. Unplaced in 13 starts and shown nothing in two runs over fences.
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|PU| (12) (9/1 -64%) Agirlcalledchloe
9/1(-64%)
(12) Agirlcalledchloe 9/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Respectable second of 9 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.2f, heavy, 16/5) 22 days ago. 2nd in 3 of last 4 starts; bit below form when distant 2nd latest; needs more here.
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|PU| (2) (11/2 +0%) Baldur's Gate
11/2(+0%)
(2) Baldur's Gate 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, bit below form third of 7 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) in March, ridden before 2 out and merely plugging on. Still, it remains early days with him and no forlorn hope on seasonal bow. Went close over C&D 2 starts ago and probably too much to do at Wexford latest.
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|PU| (5) (20/1 +20%) Elmount
20/1(+20%)
(5) Elmount 20/1, 10/3, sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, good to soft) 163 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Alastair Ralph. Tongue strap back on. Sole win over fences came at Catterick last season; best watched on return up in trip.
(5) Making Headway 13/8, £35,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, second foal, dam, no ability in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Volador and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 27f) Whatdoesthefoxsay. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points last November and warrants respect on NH debut. Won by 3l in November 2022 in his second Irish point (soft); £50,000 buy later that month.
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2nd (11) (9/1 +55%) To Chase A Dream
9/1(+55%)
(11) To Chase A Dream 9/1, First foal, dam bumper winner. Off the mark on second of 2 starts in point bumpers last February but will likely be one for the future. Ran in two British point bumpers in February, odds-on winner on second occasion.
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3rd (7) (9/2 +25%) Recoded
9/2(+25%)
(7) Recoded 9/2, Offfered plenty to work on when third of 11 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good, 16/1) on NH bow in April and is an interesting hurdles debutant. Flat bred; 16-1 and tongue tied when third of 11 in bumper at Ayr (2m, good) in April.
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4th (1) (9/4 -13%) Cabhfuilfungi
9/4(-13%)
(1) Cabhfuilfungi 9/4, Made a good start for Gary Hanmer, building on his Southwell placed efforts with victory in maiden at same course (20.4f) in May. Warrants respect despite having to concede weight all round. Placed twice before winning comfortably when 4-7 over 2m4f in May, all at Southwell.
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5th (10) (9/2 +78%) Am Still Here
9/2(+78%)
(10) Am Still Here 9/2, €16,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Lihyan. Dam unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) I'm All You Need. Yard's debutants always command respect. 16,000euros 3yo; second foal; half-brother to fair 2m1f hurdle winner Lihyan; strong yard.
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6th (4) (50/1 -25%) Iturgeon Du Breuil
50/1(-25%)
(4) Iturgeon Du Breuil 50/1, €10,000 3-y-o, £10,000 5-y-o, Turgeon gelding. Dam, unraced, sister to winning hurdler/chaser (15f-2¼m winner) Mandina. Placed in Irish point in May. Likely one for longer term. Ran in two Irish points, better effort in May (good) when last seen; £10,000 buy in August.
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|U| (8) (125/1 +50%) Scalloway Bay
125/1(+50%)
(8) Scalloway Bay 125/1, No show in sole bumper or hurdles outing and can only be watched on return from 22 months off. Struggled in autumn 2021 in bumper at Carlisle (soft) and novice hurdle at Ayr (2m, good).
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|U| (12) (250/1 +0%) Ile De Memoires
250/1(+0%)
(12) Ile De Memoires 250/1, No impact in 4 starts over timber and is readily opposed. Low-level form after one bumper and four hurdle races, handicap debut (2m4f, soft) latest.
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|PU| (2) (125/1 -25%) C The Bunny Run
125/1(-25%)
(2) C The Bunny Run 125/1, Gone with little promise in a couple of outings at Kelso recently and is likely a longer-term project. Pulled up in two hurdles races (2m5f and 2m) at Kelso recently; now has tongue tied.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Irish-trained RECODED shaped nicely in an Ayr bumper. Cabhfuilfungi and Easter Junction have shown significant ability hurdling.
(8) The Height Of Fame 7/2, Progressive from a low base last season, completing 4-timer at Exeter (21.6f) in November. Handicapper has looked in control judged on trio of starts upon returning this summer but mark is slowly easing and not discounted for each-way purposes. Tongue tie added now. Has struggled with the handicapper since winning four on the trot in 2022.
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2nd (10) (12/1 +0%) Furkash
12/1(+0%)
(10) Furkash 12/1, Placed on 3 of last 4 starts over fences last term but not for the first time let down by his jumping (in share of third at time) when unseating 4 out at Warwick in May. Not out of things from this mark returned to timber. Hasn't raced over hurdles (1-7) since the spring of 2022; others preferred.
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3rd (3) (9/4 -29%) Pleasant Man
9/4(-29%)
(3) Pleasant Man 9/4, Useful stayer on Flat. Yet to get close to that level over hurdles but he went close all 3 starts in handicaps during second half of last term. Never figured in Ascot Stakes when last seen in June but returns to timber with his leading yard in good form. Big shout up in trip. Maiden hurdler but on a competitive mark and rain won't harm his chances.
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4th (6) (4/1 +38%) Dom Perry
4/1(+38%)
(6) Dom Perry 4/1, Bumper winner who made a successful start for this yard in a maiden hurdle at Southwell in February. Not at best when last seen in a handicap hurdle at Kempton 6 months ago but remains with potential freshened up and he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Resumes on a good mark and there could be improvement lurking.
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5th (7) (14/1 +0%) Moytier
14/1(+0%)
(7) Moytier 14/1, Well below pick of his French form first 3 starts following a lengthy absence for present yard but confirmed he still has something to offer when second in 6-runner Warwick maiden (19f) when last seen in May. Winner boosted that form subsequently and market may guide on return. Tongue tied. Latest maiden second was his best form and he is well handicapped on that effort.
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6th (1) (7/1 +30%) The Plimsoll Line
7/1(+30%)
(1) The Plimsoll Line 7/1, 2m maiden winner who ran well when runner-up at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in May. Proved to be a disappointment when pulled up at Uttoxeter (20f) a month later but he's no forlorn hope if bouncing back following 4 months off. Won only a maiden hurdle and looks handicapped about right on the balance of his form.
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7th (9) (16/1 -14%) Caspers Court
16/1(-14%)
(9) Caspers Court 16/1, Won handicap hurdles over C&D/Exeter at the start of the year but not at best in 3 starts since returning from a break, again no threat when fifth of 6 in handicap at Newton Abbot (26.5f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. C&D winner in February and followed up; subsequent efforts nothing like so encouraging.
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|PU| (4) (11/1 -57%) Highland Frolic
11/1(-57%)
(4) Highland Frolic 11/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat for the Gosdens and opened hurdles account in 2m Plumpton maiden in April. Backed that up with trio of placed efforts in handicaps and whilst he's disappointed both starts on the level of late, they ought to have blown the cobwebs away. 3lb higher than for three defeats in handicaps during the summer; can still go well.
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -25%) Rock The House
50/1(-25%)
(2) Rock The House 50/1, Right back to his best this summer, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Worcester (20f) in June. Handicapper appeared to have caught up with him thereafter and (easy to back) finished well held on stable debut at Newton Abbot 17 days ago. This year's wins came on good ground, so the weather forecast does not bode well.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
On his first sighting since Royal Ascot, PLEASANT MAN (nap) can shed his maiden status over hurdles off this mark.
(5) Zayina 2/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when second of 7 in minor event at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) 21 days ago. Should be thereabouts. Close second at Pontefract last time; one of the main form contenders.
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2nd (1) (11/8 -10%) Castle In The Sand
11/8(-10%)
(1) Castle In The Sand 11/8, Promising type. Improved when second of 6 in Thirsk (7f, soft) 31 days ago, sticking to task. That sets the standard here and there could be more to come. Two promising efforts on soft ground, including second at Thirsk; leading player on form.
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3rd (2) (4/1 +20%) Crimson Road
4/1(+20%)
(2) Crimson Road 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, fourth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 71 days ago, nearest finish. Remains capable of better. Has shown ability over 7f while shaping as if he'll improve for this extra furlong.
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4th (7) (6/1 +57%) Gregorina
6/1(+57%)
(7) Gregorina 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 4 in novice at Newcastle (1m, 13/2) 17 days ago, still looking in need of the experience. May do better. The only runner who has experience of this track; interesting back here.
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5th (6) (40/1 -60%) Demanding Lilley
40/1(-60%)
(6) Demanding Lilley 40/1, 22/1, last of 6 in novice at Goodwood (1m, good) on debut 55 days ago. Last of six in 1m event at Goodwood, having been weak in the betting.
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6th (4) (125/1 -25%) Cowboy Stuff
125/1(-25%)
(4) Cowboy Stuff 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in novice at Chelmsford (7f, 66/1) 7 days ago. Has plenty to find on form. Has the worst chance on form.
LTO Selection:
14:45 Brighton Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ZAYINA was four lengths clear of the third when she took a step forward from her debut effort at Beverley to finish second at Pontefract. If the daughter of Zarak can continue going the right way, then she could be the one to beat. Castle In The Sand sets the standard with a rating of 85 and it's hard not to see him involved in the finish, while Show Biz Kid could also get competitive.
A repeat of the form CASTLE IN THE SAND showed when second at Thirsk will likely see him get off the mark now stepping up to 1m. Geroge Boughey's Zayina can fill the forecast spot ahead of Crimson Road.
Quite an open contest, with most of the runners having possibilities. CRIMSON ROAD gets the percentage call, ahead of Gregorina.
(4) Brighterdaysahead 1/4, Comes from an excellent family and clearly a good prospect herself, making it 2-2 in bumpers at Fairyhouse (2m) in April. Has to be of interest now attentions switch to hurdles. Unbeaten in 2 bumpers so far, the latest a valuable sales bumper; nice prospect.
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2nd (15) (14/1 +44%) Shoot Champagne
14/1(+44%)
(15) Shoot Champagne 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. Probably one for handicaps in due course. Promising debut but hasn't built on that in 3 runs since and has looked novicey jumping.
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3rd (11) (9/2 +72%) Roccos Inspiration
9/2(+72%)
(11) Roccos Inspiration 9/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Respectable fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.2f, good, 15/8) 157 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Placed in six maiden hurdles but her best form has come over further; off 157 days.
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4th (5) (25/1 +38%) Molly's Gamble
25/1(+38%)
(5) Molly's Gamble 25/1, Offered something to work on when fifth in 16-runner maiden on yard/hurdles debut at Listowel (2m) in September. Well below best returned to the Flat at the Curragh subsequently and blinkers go on switched back to hurdles. Rated 76 on the level; promising hurdle debut last month but has plenty to find; blinkers.
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5th (8) (22/1 +67%) Lackaneen Mag
22/1(+67%)
(8) Lackaneen Mag 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1, bit below form third of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Placed in 2 recent maiden hurdles but has a bit to find and NR on heavy latest.
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6th (6) (125/1 +17%) Credit Control
125/1(+17%)
(6) Credit Control 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 125/1) 17 days ago, keeping on gradually. Likely better to come further down the line. Tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings so far.
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7th (7) (66/1 +34%) Jetaway To Getaway
66/1(+34%)
(7) Jetaway To Getaway 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 17 days ago, making late headway without being unduly punished. Rates a likely type for low-grade handicaps further down the line. 0-9 in points and tailed off in two maiden hurdle outings.
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8th (13) (66/1 +34%) Lady Masquerade
66/1(+34%)
(13) Lady Masquerade 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Good run on debut but not as good twice since, including back at this trip latest.
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9th (17) (150/1 +25%) Annie Beag
150/1(+25%)
(17) Annie Beag 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 6 months. Hooded for 1st time. Reserve 2. Shown nothing in two starts so far; hood now tried; off 193 days; reserve.
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|F| (14) (14/1 +58%) Pampar Lady
14/1(+58%)
(14) Pampar Lady 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Showed promise when runner-up on sole previous try over hurdles and better to come returned to this sphere. Left bumper form behind with hurdle 2nd 2 starts ago but poor run back in bumper latest.
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10th (9) (100/1 +0%) Lily's Choice
100/1(+0%)
(9) Lily's Choice 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) 62 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Down in trip. Promise in points but hasn't built on that under rules and pulled up at Tramore last time.
LTO Selection:
14:50 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD has to be taken very seriously on her hurdling debut. Gordon Elliott's charge was a decisive winner of two bumpers including when last seen in the valuable Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper at Fairyhouse in April. She is a half-sister to the ill-fated Mighty Potter who scored on hurdle debut before winning at Grade 1 level, so Brighterdaysahead has plenty of upside. Rockstown Girl has decent bumper form, but was unable to reel in the winner of a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle at the start of the month. There should be more to come from her in this discipline, though. Roccos Inspiration will welcome all the forecast rain and it is worth noting that she has been placed in six maiden hurdles. River Tara and Gone For Tea have the ability to get in the mix, but wouldn't want the ground to get testing.
BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD makes loads of appeal on paper and looked a good prospect herself when making it 2-2 in bumpers back in the spring. Very much the type to make her mark over hurdles, she's fancied to make her presence felt for her powerful yard. Rockstown Girl, River Tara and Gone For Tea all rate likely improvers and can give the selection most to do, in that order.
(8) Supremely West 7/4, Unplaced in points, but looked good when winning all 3 starts in bumpers last season. Turned over when odds on for hurdles debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) on latest start in May and while he's almost certainly capable of better, a stiffer test would probably be ideal. 3-3 in bumpers; needs to jump better than he did on hurdling debut in May.
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2nd (4) (5/2 +29%) Land Genie
5/2(+29%)
(4) Land Genie 5/2, Half-brother to unbeaten Champion Hurdler Constitution Hill and made a winning start to his career in a Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) bumper during the spring. Has the makings of a potentially useful novice hurdler. Tongue strap applied. Half-brother to superstar Constitution Hill; got up late on in maiden bumper at Huntingdon.
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3rd (3) (7/2 -56%) Fizzle Rock
7/2(-56%)
(3) Fizzle Rock 7/2, Down Royal bumper winner in 2021 and made it fourth time lucky over hurdles in 20.4f Sligo maiden in August, making all. Solid third in a Listowel handicap since and this Irish raider could take some catching back down in trip here if allowed her own way in front. Sets the standard on hurdles form but it's not a daunting one; not proven on soft.
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4th (9) (4/1 +20%) Titan Discovery
4/1(+20%)
(9) Titan Discovery 4/1, Brother to useful dual-bumper winner Lunar Discovery and showed a fair level of ability in that sphere when runner-up under contrasting conditions at Newbury and Stratford last term. Could have a part to play on hurdles debut if his jumping passes the test. 2nd in both bumpers but needs to improve markedly upon that form; stable among the winners.
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5th (6) (33/1 +34%) Mr Hope Street
33/1(+34%)
(6) Mr Hope Street 33/1, Modest form in a couple of bumpers and safely held starting out over hurdles at Uttoxeter 11 days ago. Made hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (28-2) 11 days ago behind warm favourite from same stable.
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6th (2) (200/1 -60%) Fat Harry
200/1(-60%)
(2) Fat Harry 200/1, Brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Silva Eclipse, but there were very few positives to take from his Bangor debut 15 days ago. Should come on from Bangor run (2m, soft) 15 days ago but he was 66-1 and soundly beaten.
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7th (7) (20/1 +29%) Nab Wood
20/1(+29%)
(7) Nab Wood 20/1, Clear signs of ability when sixth in an 8-runner Newcastle novice (16.9f, good) on debut in May, probably not helped by the muddling nature of that race (took a strong hold). Likely to do better in handicaps further down the line. From a major yard but 28-1 and well held in a novice at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in May.
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8th (11) (150/1 +0%) Kurphy
150/1(+0%)
(11) Kurphy 150/1, Well held in pair of bumpers and similar story in maiden hurdles at Perth and Kelso this year. Down the field in Irish bumpers and beaten 37l in her two Scottish maiden hurdles.
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9th (1) (250/1 -100%) Captain Copper
250/1(-100%)
(1) Captain Copper 250/1, Failed to trouble the judge in a handful of runs between the flags and showed nothing on recent Rules debut at Uttoxeter. Fourth was his best in maiden points; 100-1, showed little in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter.
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|PU| (5) (50/1 +24%) Lord Denning
50/1(+24%)
(5) Lord Denning 50/1, Fetched €45,000 as a 3-y-o and boasts a decent jumps pedigree, albeit one which suggests that he may require a stiffer test before long. 45,000euros 3yo; dam has a good producing record; on debut, probably best watched.
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|PU| (10) (80/1 -300%) Mademewhatiam
80/1(-300%)
(10) Mademewhatiam 80/1, Beaten a fair way both starts between the flags and likewise starting out under Rules in a 16.2f Hexham novice in May. However, he did catch the eye that day (encountered traffic problems at a crucial stage) and likely to leave that form well behind in time. Ran in point bumpers and 2m novice hurdle at Hexham; needs to leave that form way behind.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Land Genie has to be of interest after winning his sole bumper at Huntingdon in April and he is certainly one to watch here on his hurdling bow. That said, it might be worth giving SUPREMELY WEST another chance. The winner of three bumpers, he was sent off odds-on for his hurdling bow at Warwick when failing to jump with any fluency before finishing second, but he is sure to have been well-schooled since and may do better now. Titan Discovery and Fizzle Rock are others to watch in a race that could be full of future winners.
The vote goes to Irish-raider FIZZLE ROCK, who proved that her Sligo maiden success was no flash in the pan when finishing third in an 11-runner mares' handicap at Listowel last month. Dropping back in trip on this stiff track will, if anything, be in her favour and she will take some pegging back. Bumper-winner Land Genie is of strong interest now switched to hurdles and is feared most ahead of Supremely West and Titan Discovery.
The Irish mare Fizzle Rock has won in this sphere but could be vulnerable to Supremely West and LAND GENIE.
(8) My Silver Lining 2/1, Mixed record over fences last season but she did win 2 of her last 3 starts, including at Cheltenham in April by ¾ length from Juniper. Respected. Won two of her last three and returns with her yard among the winners.
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2nd (3) (11/1 -100%) Wake Up Early
11/1(-100%)
(3) Wake Up Early 11/1, Recorded third win for this yard at Sedgefield (27f) in March and good third at Fakenham under this rider when last seen in May. Shortlist material. Decent record when fresh, remains on a good mark and won't be inconvenienced by rain.
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3rd (1) (10/1 -82%) Stormy Flight
10/1(-82%)
(1) Stormy Flight 10/1, Scored at Taunton in February before good second over C&D following month. Remote fourth at Uttoxeter when last seen in May. Looked in the handicapper's grip after winning so well at Taunton last season.
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4th (5) (11/1 +45%) Harlem Soul
11/1(+45%)
(5) Harlem Soul 11/1, Twice a winner over fences last term but well held last 3 starts, including back over hurdles on return. Disappointed in last two chases and again when returned to hurdling last time.
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|PU| (4) (7/2 +42%) Striking A Pose
7/2(+42%)
(4) Striking A Pose 7/2, Dual hurdles winner who also scored on his chase debut at Exeter (19.2f) 2 years ago. Has failed to add to that since, however, and just the one decent effort last season. Bumped into an improver last time; should be winning races off this mark.
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|PU| (2) (9/1 -13%) Organdi
9/1(-13%)
(2) Organdi 9/1, Veteran mare who took advantage of a good opportunity at Fontwell last month but opposable up 5 lb in better race. Four ran and the favourite blew out when this 11yo won at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month.
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|PU| (6) (16/5 -16%) Juniper
16/5(-16%)
(6) Juniper 16/5, Picked up where she left off when completing hat-trick at Wetherby on return in December. Stopped in alarming fashion next 2 starts but back on track when ¾-length second to My Silver Lining at Cheltenham final start. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Harry Whittington. Tongue strap on. Narrowly beaten by My Silver Lining at Cheltenham in April; able when fresh.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Mr Mafia won this in 2021 and races off 5lb lower here after tailing off at Fontwell, but he needs to get back to top form to challenge now. My Silver Lining won her only start here in February and was three-quarters of a length ahead of JUNIPER when they met at Cheltenham in April. However, she meets her old adversary on 1lb worse terms here and this flatter track may see those positions reversed. She has her first run for the in-form Anthony Honeyball yard here and may come out on top on this occasion.
WAKE UP EARLY has done very well since joining this yard and his latest third at Fakenham in May was arguably his best run yet. He remains of interest and can make a winning return. There wasn't much between My Silver Lining and Juniper when first and second at Cheltenham in May and they are feared most.
A chance is taken on STRIKING A POSE, who has come down the weights for a reason but the signs were more encouraging last time.
(9) Roman Tempest 10/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Can give a good account. Inconsistent maiden; ran well on last turf attempt but isn't sure to repeat that form.
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2nd (8) (18/1 +28%) Eljaytee
18/1(+28%)
(8) Eljaytee 18/1, Winner at Yarmouth in April. 9/1, last of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 8 days ago so needs to get back on track. Off the mark at Yarmouth in April; has lacked consistency since.
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3rd (1) (5/1 +23%) Mr Zee
5/1(+23%)
(1) Mr Zee 5/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Windsor in August. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, soft, 6/1) 37 days ago so needs to bouince back. Successful three times at Windsor this term but may be in the assessor's grip now.
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4th (3) (10/3 -11%) Chagall
10/3(-11%)
(3) Chagall 10/3, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago, never nearer. Enters calculations. Hasn't scored on turf since 2022 but is interesting with Tom Marquand up for first time.
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5th (4) (4/1 +33%) Habanero Star
4/1(+33%)
(4) Habanero Star 4/1, Course winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in August. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good, 10/1) 9 days ago. In the mix once more. Respectable third over C&D the last twice, taking Brighton record to 123433; solid chance.
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6th (6) (3/1 +25%) Gilbert
3/1(+25%)
(6) Gilbert 3/1, Course winner. Solid third of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, heavy, 5/1) 48 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. Creditable second at Epsom on most recent 1m2f attempt; has won here; enters calculations.
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7th (2) (7/1 -40%) Local Bay
7/1(-40%)
(2) Local Bay 7/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs considering. Successful under Hollie Doyle here (1m) two starts ago; likely player if staying 1m2f.
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8th (5) (66/1 -164%) Aryaah
66/1(-164%)
(5) Aryaah 66/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm, 10/1) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Daniel Steele. Very hard to make a case for. Not sure what to expect on debut for new yard but market support should be noted.
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9th (10) (150/1 -127%) Klip Klopp
150/1(-127%)
(10) Klip Klopp 150/1, 80/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Has poor claims on 2023 form for new stable and remains a maiden.
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10th (7) (28/1 -40%) He's Our Star
28/1(-40%)
(7) He's Our Star 28/1, Course winner. Latest win here in August. 125/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Has done his winning at 7f/1m; record over 1m2f isn't fully convincing.
LTO Selection:
15:20 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Trainer Gay Kelleway loves a winner here and Habanero Star, third on her last two starts over C&D and a winner off this mark as recently as March, is hard to ignore. She can go well but may have to give way to CHAGALL on this occasion. A headstrong sort who can pull too hard, the booking of Tom Marquand catches the eye and, if he can settle him early on, he could come out on top. He's Our Star is another to consider.
A few with chances but GILBERT rates just the pick of the weights so is taken to edge out in-form duo Chagall and Habanero Star who can chase home Adam West's 4-y-o in that order. Local Bay completes the shortlist.
Back down in trip on his first run since wind surgery, GILBERT may well record a second course win. Habanero Star is second choice.
(1) Star Official 2.5/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy, 7/2) 7 days ago, headed final 50 yds. Expected to be in the mix with a repeat. Last week's Tramore second on heavy augurs well but needs to jump better; up 3lb in future.
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2nd (11) (14/1 +0%) Destivelle
14/1(+0%)
(11) Destivelle 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue tie/cheekpieces fitted, eighth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 36 days ago. Previous third in this sphere at Kilbeggan (2m) was her best effort yet if she can build on that returned to timber. 4yo not one to rule out, especially if jumping improves.
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3rd (13) (9/1 +73%) Outdoor Mozzy
9/1(+73%)
(13) Outdoor Mozzy 9/1, Maiden. Fared little better than previously when ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f) in August, merely passing beaten horses. Others make more appeal. Promising Punchestown run at the start of the campaign but well held both starts since.
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4th (7) (7/1 +36%) Romella
7/1(+36%)
(7) Romella 7/1, Well held first 2 starts following an absence this term but significant step back in right direction from much-reduced mark when fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f) 9 days ago, noted finishing well. In the mix if she can back that up. Down to a nice mark but ground concerns given forecast rain.
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5th (14) (100/1 -100%) Trenchtown Rock
100/1(-100%)
(14) Trenchtown Rock 100/1, Dual winner over hurdles in 2019 but not tasted success since and he offered little following a lengthy absence when eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (2m) 3 weeks ago. This ought to reveal more. Off 2 years until last month; entitled to come on for that but watching brief advised.
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6th (12) (8/1 +76%) O'faolains Glory
8/1(+76%)
(12) O'faolains Glory 8/1, Fame And Glory mare. Easy to back, fared no better than previously when eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (3m, soft) 4 weeks ago. Quickly dropped back to the minimum trip now. Down to basement mark after three handicap runs and remains opposable.
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7th (4) (25/1 -14%) Say It So
25/1(-14%)
(4) Say It So 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps now attentions switch to handicaps and the betting may prove a useful guide. Opening mark looks on the high side.
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8th (15) (10/1 +80%) Up She Flew
10/1(+80%)
(15) Up She Flew 10/1, 28/1, produced a laboured display when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) 54 days ago, going in snatches. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Excuses of late; cheekpieces now fitted and improvement not ruled out.
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9th (10) (9/2 +0%) Cullenwaine
9/2(+0%)
(10) Cullenwaine 9/2, Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft, 8/1) 34 days ago, headed 1f out and no extra. Claims with a repeat in an ordinary contest. Downpatrick second withdrawn at same venue since due to soft ground; claims.
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10th (18) (33/1 +34%) Masterstonemason
33/1(+34%)
(18) Masterstonemason 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Reserve 3. Back to optimum trip but hard to fancy; reserve.
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11th (3) (6/1 -80%) Portarlington
6/1(-80%)
(3) Portarlington 6/1, Good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 7/1) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he needs to keep mistakes to a minimum once more. Killarney run a step in the right direction but more likely needed here.
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|PU| (2) (14/1 -17%) Corkbeg
14/1(-17%)
(2) Corkbeg 14/1, 80/1, tenth of 11 in novice chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) on debut over fences 69 days ago, mistake first and always behind. No forlorn hope returned to timber. Wants better ground so predicted rain an obvious concern.
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STAR OFFICIAL has shown enough since switching his attention to hurdling to suggest he can gain a breakthrough success. A winner on the flat at Killarney around this time last year, the five-year-old has caught the eye on a few occasions since going jumping. Having finished runner-up at Tramore on his most recent start, the Dick Donohoe-trained gelding can go one place better. On My Bike has been somewhat unpredictable since going handicapping but the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old would be a danger on the best of his recent form. He takes a significant step back down in trip here so that could unlock further improvement. Be My Hero went very close at Bellewstown on his penultimate start before running below par last time. A reproduction of that earlier run would probably be good enough here.
This looks trappy but STAR OFFICIAL found it easier dropped in grade when second of 10 in a Tramore handicap 7 days ago, and a repeat from the same mark gives him good claims once more. Be My Hero and Romella are others to consider, with Cullenwaine another not out of things.
(1) Guetapan Collonges 6/1, Developed into a useful staying handicap chaser in 2022/23, winning twice (including on his return) and also finishing fourth in both the Classic Chase at Warwick and Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter. Leading contender back down in grade. Progressive 7yo who won twice last season and is firmly in calculations on comeback run.
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2nd (11) (7/1 +7%) Wasdell Dundalk
7/1(+7%)
(11) Wasdell Dundalk 7/1, Has relished the step up to 3m over fences this season, completing a hat-trick at Perth in August/September. Remains on a workable mark based on old form (previously trained by Jonjo O'Neill), so he can make his presence felt. Resurgent at Perth lately; this is tougher but he remains well treated on old form.
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3rd (6) (14/1 +0%) Silver In Disguise
14/1(+0%)
(6) Silver In Disguise 14/1, Took advantage of reduced mark at Wetherby (24.2f) in April and backed that up when second at Perth later the same month. In a share of third before making a bad mistake 3 out when pulled up at Uttoxeter last time, so he could go well if ready to go on return. In top form in April and has a chance if fully tuned up on his return.
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4th (12) (10/1 +0%) Court Dreaming
10/1(+0%)
(12) Court Dreaming 10/1, Having dropped in the weights, landed this corresponding race for the second time in 3 years last season. Below form over hurdles on his last 2 outings, but no surprise to see him fare better back over fences racing off the same mark as last year's success. Won this in 2020 and last year; soft or heavy ground would be a concern.
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5th (8) (7/1 +22%) Ned Tanner
7/1(+22%)
(8) Ned Tanner 7/1, Dual hurdles winner and also won twice over fences last season, scoring in small-field novice handicap chases at Kelso (23.4f) on both occasions. Unsuited by emphasis on speed when runner-up at Haydock (19.9f) in March, so he could still have more to offer back up in trip. Two wins during last season's novice campaign and he's open to further improvement.
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6th (2) (4/1 +60%) Mexico
4/1(+60%)
(2) Mexico 4/1, Bumper winner who scored twice over hurdles last season, suited by the step up in trip when successful in novice at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in April. Found life tougher in handicap at Aintree next time, but he remains unexposed as a stayer as he makes his chase debut. 2-time novice hurdle winner; unexposed as a stayer but this is a tough task on chase debut.
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|PU| (3) (4/1 +56%) Morning Spirit
4/1(+56%)
(3) Morning Spirit 4/1, Off the mark over fences at this C&D in November last year but in-and-out form since, leaving behind a lesser effort when fourth at Uttoxeter (3m) in May (made a significant mistake at the last). Cheekpieces back on and he's capable of getting involved if on a going day. Won off this mark over C&D last November and could be thereabouts on return to action.
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|PU| (10) (11/2 +61%) East Street
11/2(+61%)
(10) East Street 11/2, Fairly useful winner over hurdles and ran to a similar level switched to chasing last season, getting off the mark over fences in handicap at Wetherby (24.2f) in March. Ran creditably when third at Newcastle next time, but will need to find more on his return. Promise during last season's novice campaign but he needs something extra on this return.
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|PU| (9) (16/1 +52%) Dallas Des Pictons
16/1(+52%)
(9) Dallas Des Pictons 16/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best and, having dropped to a career-low mark, caused a surprise when getting back to winning ways over hurdles at Hexham (20.1f) last month. However, not in the same form 2 weeks later. Others preferred returned to chasing. Second in this last year and won two starts ago, but well beaten since; others more solid.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Court Dreaming won this last year when landing the odds for favourite backers and races off the same mark. Although he has raced three times without success since, they have all been over hurdles and the return to fences might see him in a better light. However, WASDELL DUNDALK is hard to oppose after landing his hat-trick easily at Perth last month, with an added 6lb unlikely to stop a follow up victory. Guetapan Collonges, Ned Tanner and East Street could all have a say on their return to action.
GUETAPAN COLLONGES showed improved form last season, scoring in handicaps at Warwick and Uttoxeter, and he can make a winning return for the second successive campaign having been given a chance by the handicapper. There could still be more to come from Your Own Story as a stayer and he heads the list of dangers, ahead of Wasdell Dundalk.
The resurgent WASDELL DUNDALK remains on a good mark on his old form and is taken to make it four wins in a row.
(10) Inca De Lafayette 5/2, French bumper scorer who made a winning British/hurdles debut at Taunton in February of last year and posted a solid fourth at same course when last seen in April. Had a wind operation since and looks a likely contender here.
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2nd (7) (10/3 +33%) Mamoon Star
10/3(+33%)
(7) Mamoon Star 10/3, Proved rather disappointing after winning a Taunton novice (16.5f) in November, including when well beaten on handicap debut at Ludlow in March. Figures off a handy mark if revitalised after a summer break, though. Tongue strap on first time.
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3rd (1) (9/1 +25%) Stormin Crossgales
9/1(+25%)
(1) Stormin Crossgales 9/1, Low-mileage hurdles winner who improved to make winning return/chase debut at this course (15.7f) in November. Never really built on that, however, and looks no more than respectably treated back over the smaller obstacles.
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4th (4) (10/1 +0%) Planet Legend
10/1(+0%)
(4) Planet Legend 10/1, Winner at Huntingdon and Kelso last term, taking advantage of a soft lead when scoring in decisive fashion on the second occasion. Failed to give his running switched to a handicap at Musselburgh when last seen in March but returns on a workable mark.
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5th (6) (4/1 +47%) John Betjeman
4/1(+47%)
(6) John Betjeman 4/1, Hurdles winner at Ffos Las in March and runner-up all 3 starts over timber since. Should be spot on after a solid effort on the level last month and is one for the shortlist.
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6th (2) (20/1 +39%) Rathmacknee
20/1(+39%)
(2) Rathmacknee 20/1, Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. Showed some ability remains on debut for new yard at Uttoxeter last month but percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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7th (8) (17/2 -155%) Kitesurfer
17/2(-155%)
(8) Kitesurfer 17/2, From a good family and won his only race in France back in May 2022. Little impact on debut for Harry Whittington at Kempton in spring, however, and remains to be seen if new yard can get the best out of him on handicap debut.
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8th (5) (18/1 +10%) No No Tonic
18/1(+10%)
(5) No No Tonic 18/1, Likeable mare who was in good order last winter, scoring twice at this course and making the frame on a couple of occasions at Chepstow in February. However, form tailed off thereafter and she may well need this outing.
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|PU| (3) (25/1 -150%) Kingston Sunflower
25/1(-150%)
(3) Kingston Sunflower 25/1, Completed a hat-trick in novice hurdles at this sort of trip for Fergal O'Brien this time last year but not seen since and market may prove best guide on handicap bow/return for new connections.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Kingston Sunflower arrives after winning her last three starts in novice hurdles, but she hasn't been seen since October 2022 and this looks a big ask after close to a year off. Multiple course winner Stormin Crossgales and the race-fit John Betjeman are both respected, but INCA DE LAFAYETTE looks potentially well-handicapped. A beaten favourite at Taunton off 2lb higher in April, he has had a wind operation since and if that brings improvement, as it often does for many Paul Nicholls horses, then the bottom-weight may come home in front.
This can go to INCA DE LAFAYETTE, who has gone well fresh before and reappears on a decent mark. John Betjeman and Hiconic can also make their presence felt.
This is open. INCA DE LAFAYETTE did okay on occasions last season and perhaps some wind surgery can enable him to find some consistency
(3) Decisive Call 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Others preferred. Ran well behind Send In The Clouds over C&D on penultimate start.
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2nd (6) (7/4 +22%) Chinthurst
7/4(+22%)
(6) Chinthurst 7/4, Found some improvement when close second of 9 in handicap over C&D (good, 7/2) 9 days ago. Can race off same mark and holds strong claims. In-form 3yo maiden; clear second over C&D last week; due to go up 2lb in future.
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3rd (4) (7/1 +22%) Control
7/1(+22%)
(4) Control 7/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 16/5, running well in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 9 days ago (disqualified after losing weight cloth). Something to find on form. Still a maiden but was runner-up twice here last month; not without a chance.
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4th (5) (7/1 +13%) Silver Bubble
7/1(+13%)
(5) Silver Bubble 7/1, 4-time course winner. 10/3, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 9 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well suited by Brighton; didn't have the run of things back here last week; handy mark.
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5th (2) (4/1 +20%) Send In The Clouds
4/1(+20%)
(2) Send In The Clouds 4/1, Improved again when winning for third time in 4 starts in C&D handicap (heavy) last month. Below form at Wolverhampton since but must enter calculations here. Successful in three of his last four attempts on turf, including two Brighton wins.
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6th (7) (12/1 -20%) Tawtheef
12/1(-20%)
(7) Tawtheef 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 24 days ago, badly hampered. Others more persuasive. Return to Brighton may suit; runner-up in both outings here.
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7th (9) (100/1 -52%) On The Nose
100/1(-52%)
(9) On The Nose 100/1, C&D winner. 66/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Hard to fancy. 1 lb out of the weights. Change of headgear needs to spark a huge revival.
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8th (8) (10/1 +0%) Lord Clenaghcastle
10/1(+0%)
(8) Lord Clenaghcastle 10/1, Course winner. 9/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago, missing break. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not out of things. Ran respectably upped to 1m2f last time; just one win since 2018.
LTO Selection:
15:55 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Gary Moore has won this twice since 2018 and, if Decisive Call can repeat his September C&D second, he won't be far away at the finish. CHINTHURST looks the likelier winner after going down by a neck here last time out, which saw him raised 2lb by the handicapper. However, he races off his old mark here which has to give him a great chance. Sun Festival is another for the shortlist.
CHINTHURST was clear of the remainder when runner-up here last week and can open his account. Sun Festival and Send In The Clouds look the likeliest dangers.
Provided he confirms the form of last week's C&D effort, CHINTHURST (nap) has a leading chance. Silver Bubble is second choice.
(2) Beacon Edge 11/4, Very smart chaser. 25/1, creditable sixth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.6f, good to soft) 175 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Player. Probably not quite the force he was but definite player on debut for Gordon Elliott.
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2nd (3) (3/1 +25%) Cash Back
3/1(+25%)
(3) Cash Back 3/1, Smart chaser. Course winner. 25/1, creditable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently so must enter calculations. Reliable front-runner over shorter trips but legitimate stamina concerns at this trip.
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3rd (1) (10/3 -21%) Aspire Tower
10/3(-21%)
(1) Aspire Tower 10/3, 33/1, well-beaten last of 8 to Honeysuckle in Punchestown Champion Hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft). Off over 2 years with his fitness to prove. Long absent but runs well fresh; class above these if anywhere near his best and stays.
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4th (5) (12/1 +33%) Walking On Glass
12/1(+33%)
(5) Walking On Glass 12/1, Useful hurdler. 12/1, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24f, heavy) 19 days ago. This demands more but he's no forlorn hope. Running well in defeat under both codes; bit to find on ratings however now upped in class.
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5th (4) (5/2 +38%) HMS Seahorse
5/2(+38%)
(4) HMS Seahorse 5/2, Useful hurdler. Below form seventeenth of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy, 20/1) 25 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and not ruled out. Ground should suit but not sure this longer trip will.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BEACON EDGE, a horse that finished fourth in a Stayers Hurdle just a couple of years ago, remains very much a force at this level. A former Grade 1 winner over fences, the nine-year-old makes his first start for trainer Gordon Elliott here. Last seen when finishing sixth under a big weight in a graded hurdle at the Punchestown festival, the Doyen gelding can make a winning reappearance. HMS Seahorse remains a horse with scope for further improvement over flights this season. Paul Nolan's five-year-old has a leading chance at these weights once taking his jockeys claim into account. Aspire Tower has a long absence to overcome but the Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding would take beating if anywhere near ready for this assignment.
BEACON EDGE holds the edge on form and is taken to make a winning start for Gordon Elliott after a lay-off at the chief expense of Willie Mullins's in-form veteran Cash Back. HMS Seahorse also can't be ruled out back in this sphere along with Gowran runner-up Walking On Glass.
(5) Royal Rhythm 5/1, Scored over 2m at Clonmel in March for Philip Rothwell. Back from 6 months off but he's still one to consider for his new yard. Won twice over hurdles in Ireland for P. Rothwell; stays well; first run for J J O'Neill..
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2nd (1) (9/1 +10%) Vocal Duke
9/1(+10%)
(1) Vocal Duke 9/1, Arrives out of sorts, only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, heavy) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with lots more needed. Easing in the weights and drops in grade sporting first-time cheekpieces; needs a revival..
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3rd (13) (6/1 +57%) Burrows Hall
6/1(+57%)
(13) Burrows Hall 6/1, C&D winner but off since pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) later in April. Has a bit to prove after his lay-off. Won here (inner track) in April; valid excuse (bled) next time; chance if back on song..
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4th (10) (10/1 +17%) Enemy At The Gate
10/1(+17%)
(10) Enemy At The Gate 10/1, Fair maiden hurdler but off 6 months since a below-form third in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft). Needs to hit the ground running. Went close at Newcastle (2m4f; first-time tongue-tie) in March; less competitive next time.
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5th (14) (11/1 +31%) Serious Ego
11/1(+31%)
(14) Serious Ego 11/1, It's now fourteen runs since his last win in 2021 but he wasn't discredited when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 159 days ago. No forlorn hope after a break. Twice shaped well (here & Hexham) from a much reduced mark earlier in the year; a possible.
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6th (8) (7/4 +0%) Kilbrainy
7/4(+0%)
(8) Kilbrainy 7/4, Got off the mark in impressive style after 4 months off in conditional jockeys' handicap at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 11 days ago. Escapes a penalty so he holds leading claims. Escapes a penalty (due an 8lb rise) for a recent smooth Kelso win; rock-solid credentials..
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7th (9) (33/1 -175%) Mutadaawel
33/1(-175%)
(9) Mutadaawel 33/1, Dual 1m winner on the Flat. Posted a good sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago but no easy ask off a 9 lb higher mark here. Three Flat wins (all 1m); has shown some ability over hurdles; fair fifth at Navan latest..
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|PU| (2) (10/1 +29%) Caldwell
10/1(+29%)
(2) Caldwell 10/1, Below par when last seen over hurdles in June and again on Flat when fifth at Haydock (14f) 20 days ago. Others appeal more. Out of form when last seen over hurdles; stable is going well, and easing in the weights..
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|PU| (6) (14/1 -40%) Liberty Flame
14/1(-40%)
(6) Liberty Flame 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 11/1, excellent third of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Since bought from Peter Flood for £19,500 and he's in the mix on his handicap debut with better to come. Ex-Irish; placed in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan; stable debut; market check advised..
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|PU| (4) (14/1 -27%) Cancan
14/1(-27%)
(4) Cancan 14/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles in 2021 but she returns from 19 months off her with her fitness to prove. Others are preferred on this occasion. Won mares' novice at Ayr (2m) in late 2021; reliable thereafter; first run for 573 days..
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|PU| (11) (50/1 -178%) Milajess
50/1(-178%)
(11) Milajess 50/1, Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts for Michael C. Griffin were below par. Not disgraced for new yard when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. Can build on it with cheekpieces back on. Lost her way in Ireland for Michael Griffin; tailed off on stable debut at Hexham (2m4f)..
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|PU| (7) (66/1 +0%) No Recollection
66/1(+0%)
(7) No Recollection 66/1, Dual 2m winner who comes here on the back of recent below-par efforts at Worcester and Sedgefield. Needs to get back on track. Both wins have come on good (Worcester); well beaten at Sedgefield (2m1f) a fortnight ago..
LTO Selection:
16:10 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Burrows Hall deserves a second look as a C&D winner in April, but he is 4lb higher in the handicap now and the Sue Smith stable are yet to hit top gear. Vocal Duke could bounce back if the drop in class and first-time cheekpieces bring out the best in him, but KILBRAINY could be the one. An easy winner at Kelso over further on his return, he may get a fast run race to allow his stamina to kick in and as the only recent winner here, a good run seems on the cards.
KILBRAINY can race off the same mark as when an easy recent winner of a conditional jockeys' handicap at Kelso so is hard to oppose. Handicap-debutant Libertty Flame has better days ahead of him and appeals as the one to chase home Sandy Thomson's well-treated rival ahead of Ring of Beara and Milajess.
It is difficult to look beyond the recent Kelso scorer KILBRAINY (nap), who is due an 8lb rise but can compete here without a penalty.
(1) Ben Lilly 7/2, Useful 7-time Flat winner for David Brown and off the mark in this sphere at the eleventh attempt at Newton Abbot (3¼m) last month. Creditable third back there since. Should be involved in his current form, especially with rain about.
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2nd (4) (7/4 +65%) Stiletto
7/4(+65%)
(4) Stiletto 7/4, Still a maiden under both codes but he did go close in 3¼m Fontwell handicap hurdle 12 days ago. Raised 4 lb but still looks on a competitive mark. 0-20 but clear of the rest when going down narrowly at Fontwell 12 days ago.
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3rd (6) (9/2 +82%) Punches Cross
9/2(+82%)
(6) Punches Cross 9/2, Placed twice over hurdles at Fontwell this summer but ran one of his lesser races when sixth of 14 at Uttoxeter last month. Placed in recent weeks but dropped out without putting up much of a fight on latest start.
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4th (5) (10/1 +38%) Let It Shine
10/1(+38%)
(5) Let It Shine 10/1, Reached the frame in a couple of handicaps this summer but ran no sort of race at Southwell earlier this month. Hard to be too positive after that. Respected on some form but hardly went a yard when pulled up at Southwell on latest start.
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5th (3) (10/1 -11%) Just A Mystery
10/1(-11%)
(3) Just A Mystery 10/1, Just modest form to date, failing to improve for a switch to handicap company when fifth over 2½m at Uttoxeter 7 weeks ago. Steps up in trip again now. Still early days for a good stable. Had no excuses when only fifth on his switch to handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f).
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6th (8) (9/2 +55%) West Orchard
9/2(+55%)
(8) West Orchard 9/2, Modest maiden who ran up to his best when second over 3¼m at Fontwell when last seen in May. Has some quirks and now 0-14, but repeat of his latest form should see him in the mix.
LTO Selection:
16:20 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STILETTO has stepped forward since being upped in trip on his last couple of starts and went close to getting off the mark in this sphere when a neck second in a conditional riders' event at Fontwell earlier in the month. With Harry Kimber able to use his 3lb claim on this occasion, the five-year-old is expected to get off the mark. West Orchard is likely to appreciate conditions and is respected, along with the hat-trick-seeking Top Cloud, who carries a 7lb penalty for scoring at Hereford on Tuesday.
TOP CLOUD has returned a much improved performer for new trainer Robbie Llewellyn and can complete a hat-trick inside 10 days. Stiletto was well clear of the rest when narrowly denied at Fontwell recently and can give the selection most to do ahead of Ben Lilly.
Top Cloud has obvious claims in his bid for a quick hat-trick but a chance is taken on the returning WEST ORCHARD.
(4) Magic Memories 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 63 days ago. In the mix. Probably needs improvement but he's a lightly raced 3yo so it can't be ruled out.
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2nd (10) (7/2 +0%) Optiva Star
7/2(+0%)
(10) Optiva Star 7/2, 3/1, career best when readily winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 46 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Poetic Force. Up another 4 but he's not taken lightly in his bid for a four-timer. Won on good ground here on last three starts (two 7f, then one 1m); has to make appeal.
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3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Poetic Force
14/1(+0%)
(8) Poetic Force 14/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 17 runs this year. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm, 12/1) 36 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won by a nose over C&D in August; in similar form since; rarely seen on softer than good.
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4th (12) (6/1 +63%) Yellow Lion
6/1(+63%)
(12) Yellow Lion 6/1, Winner at Salisbury in August. 16/1, only ninth of 12 to Shoot To Kill in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago so has work to do. Salisbury win (1m, good) in August; well beaten on AW latest; possibilities back on turf.
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5th (3) (5/1 +69%) Macs Dilemma
5/1(+69%)
(3) Macs Dilemma 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chepstow in July. 25/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Enters calculations. Close at Chepstow on first attempt at 1m; fair 7th at Newmarket latest on his third 1m run.
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6th (11) (9/1 +18%) Marsh Benham
9/1(+18%)
(11) Marsh Benham 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good, 14/1) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Ungenuine type overall, though. Ran fairly well last time; has to be considered given his pretty solid record at Brighton.
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7th (7) (11/2 +8%) Zabbie
11/2(+8%)
(7) Zabbie 11/2, Latest win at Lingfield in August. 9/2, solid fifth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (8f, heavy) 29 days ago. Shortlisted. Fair efforts in her only three attempts over this far and those don't look good enough.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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OPTIVA STAR hadn't got his head in front until his first appearance here three starts ago and Richard Hannon's gelding now bids to maintain his unbeaten record at this venue. The step up to a mile last time appeared to yield further improvement and a fourth win on the bounce may well be on the cards. Magic Memories is entitled to build on his handicap bow when fourth at Windsor in August, while Poetic Force appeals most of the remainder.
OPTIVA STAR is on a roll and fancied to defy a further 4 lb rise in the weights and complete his four-timer. In-form course scorer Macs Dilemma rates a big threat though, with the lightly-raced Magic Memories and handily-weighted Shoot To Kill also well in the mix in this open handicap.
Having come first and second over C&D at the start of September, OPTIVA STAR and Poetic Force can come to the fore again.
(4) Where's Bunny 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account. Back to form at Navan last month so one to consider.
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1st (1) (16/1 -60%) More Info
16/1(-60%)
(1) More Info 16/1, 7/2, sole run for Adrian Brendan Joyce when creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Considered. Clonmel run in testing conditions a solid one; others possibly better handicapped though.
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2nd (9) (12/1 +52%) Magic Conqueror
12/1(+52%)
(9) Magic Conqueror 12/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.4f, good to soft, 10/1). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Back from summer break and could go well if she stays.
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3rd (3) (8/1 +33%) No Fussing
8/1(+33%)
(3) No Fussing 8/1, Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in March. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy, 12/1) 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Maiden winner here needs to improve on handicap form; yard still flying.
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4th (16) (11/1 -10%) C'est Rien
11/1(-10%)
(16) C'est Rien 11/1, Very good third of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. No forlorn hope. RESERVE Promising Fairyhouse handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted, could have more to offer; reserve.
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5th (14) (14/1 +30%) Light Parade
14/1(+30%)
(14) Light Parade 14/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. Off the mark here over 2m last season; yet to convince over further and this trip test her.
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6th (7) (3/1 +14%) Walk Out
3/1(+14%)
(7) Walk Out 3/1, Very good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. Runner-up at Tramore and Listowel; same mark and should be thereabouts.
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7th (5) (13/2 +0%) Goodie Girl
13/2(+0%)
(5) Goodie Girl 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. In the picture. Just failed at Navan after mistake last; major player.
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8th (6) (7/1 -8%) Pearlofflorida
7/1(-8%)
(6) Pearlofflorida 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in June. 9/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Little bit to find with a couple of these on penultimate Navan run.
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9th (8) (12/1 +0%) Cathys Quest
12/1(+0%)
(8) Cathys Quest 12/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (3/1) at Downpatrick (23.5f, soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago, struggling when awkward 4 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not easy to make a case for. Flopped on chase debut but progressive in blinkers over hurdles before that; respected.
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10th (11) (16/1 -14%) Tango Theatre
16/1(-14%)
(11) Tango Theatre 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort. Solid summer form but tame recent Fairyhouse run raises questions.
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11th (18) (25/1 -39%) In A Nice Way
25/1(-39%)
(18) In A Nice Way 25/1, Good third of 15 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.5f, soft, 33/1) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. RESERVE Up 2lb for recent maiden third, others better handicapped; reserve.
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12th (2) (9/1 +18%) Lizrona
9/1(+18%)
(2) Lizrona 9/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in April. Good second of 7 in handicap chase (18/1) at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Shortlisted. Good recent comeback chase effort; interesting back hurdling here off 11lb lower mark.
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13th (15) (22/1 +21%) Merry Moves
22/1(+21%)
(15) Merry Moves 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in March. 4/1, below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24f, good to soft). Off 6 months with more needed. Back from summer break with conditions to suit but mark still on the high side.
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14th (17) (66/1 -65%) Toucan Do
66/1(-65%)
(17) Toucan Do 66/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft, 18/1) 34 days ago. Up in trip. Very hard to make a case for. RESERVE Lots to find from Downpatrick handicap debut last month; reserve.
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POUR THE WINE can register a first career success having run a big race when third at Killarney last time. Peter Fahey's mare was having just her fourth start in handicap company, when beaten a length by a horse who had plenty in hand of the assessor. Gaining in experience with every run, the likeable seven-year-old holds leading claims under Eamonn Fitzgerald. Walk Out, who was just a place behind in fourth at the County Kerry track, should again be involved. The Walk In The Park mare is also awaiting her first success but has been placed on a few occasions. Lizrona, a winner here over fences, has to be a contender now that she reverts to hurdling off an 11lb lower mark. She also arrives here in form after a runner-up finish at Roscommon last month.
WALK OUT can race off the same mark as when a very good Killarney fourth so edges the vote in this competitive handicap. Course-winner No Fussing could emerge as the chief threat to John & Thomas Kiely's handily-weighted rival ahead of Goodie Girl, Pour The Wine and Lizrona.
(6) One Mill Harbour 8/1, Improved on his hurdles form when making a successful chase debut at Newcastle in March but ran so poorly it's possible he was amiss at Ayr on his next start. Remains low mileage but probably best watched having since left Lucinda Russell. Well beaten on final run for Lucinda Russell but won previously; interesting on yard debut.
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2nd (2) (9/2 +0%) Netywell
9/2(+0%)
(2) Netywell 9/2, Much improved when making all in 5-runner handicap at Ayr (16.5f) in January and produced another good effort when runner-up in an 8-runner event over C&D when last seen in March. Rates as a player on return. Went very close over C&D in March; one to be interested in, especially on testing ground.
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3rd (3) (11/2 +0%) Massini Man
11/2(+0%)
(3) Massini Man 11/2, Thrived after joining this yard from John Groucott last season, winning a pair of wins at Musselburgh split only by a short-head defeat at that course. Better than ever when last seen and has a good record fresh, so makes plenty of appeal after 9-month break. In top form at Musselburgh during light campaign last season and respected on reappearance.
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4th (1) (11/4 +0%) Missed Tee
11/4(+0%)
(1) Missed Tee 11/4, Easily won sole start in Irish points and got off mark under Rules at second attempt in a Uttoxeter maiden in December. Followed up at Hereford on handicap bow on next start and though not in same form when last seen, she has to be highly respected making the transition to fences. Very lightly raced point and two-time hurdle winner who has potential on her chase debut.
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5th (5) (9/1 -29%) Fete Champetre
9/1(-29%)
(5) Fete Champetre 9/1, Dual winner over hurdles showed some promise sent chasing back in 2021. Failed to match those efforts in only 2 starts last season and others appeal as more solid dropping back to the minimum trip. On a reduced mark but he ran just twice last season and was well beaten on each occasion.
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|R| (8) (10/1 +29%) The Navigator
10/1(+29%)
(8) The Navigator 10/1, Five-time winning hurdler but isn't really bred for the larger obstacles and didn't shape like a natural when third of 5 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft) on debut over fences 16 days ago. Needs a couple of his rivals to falter. Didn't run badly on chase debut but perhaps best watched until improving his jumping.
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|PU| (4) (8/1 -23%) Cartonne
8/1(-23%)
(4) Cartonne 8/1, Appeared to go the wrong way over hurdles but good start to life in this sphere when bagging back-to-back handicap chases at Musselburgh. Improved further when runner-up at Ludlow and though he was not in same form on final outing last term, he still merits respect on return. Won first two chase starts; failed to kick on but this 6yo could get back on track today.
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|PU| (9) (17/2 -6%) Lincoln Burrows
17/2(-6%)
(9) Lincoln Burrows 17/2, Maiden Irish pointer showed significant improvement in making a successful handicap hurdle debut at Newcastle in April. Type to continue progressing over fences, though drop back to 2m isn't an obvious positive. Won on handicap hurdle debut in April; this former pointer now makes his chase debut.
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|PU| (7) (22/1 -10%) Dr Sanderson
22/1(-10%)
(7) Dr Sanderson 22/1, Disappointed over hurdles and failed to justify strong support on return to chasing at Uttoxeter in the summer. Shaped as if amiss at Sedgefield earlier in the month and though he's worth a market check again, others make more appeal. His mark continues to fall but he's struggled to get competitive this year.
LTO Selection:
16:45 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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Massini Man bolted up by 11 lengths when last seen in January at Musselburgh, but that was over 3m, so this represents a big drop in distance, which opens the door for NETYWELL. The six-year-old was only denied by a neck over C&D in March and he was only raised 1lb for that effort, so he could take full advantage of this drop in class. Missed Tee is also of interest on her chase debut after undergoing wind surgery since last seen.
MASSINI MAN proved a different proposition after joining Sandy Thomson last season and, despite now being 8 lb higher than for his final win last term, he's fancied to enhance his positive record fresh. Missed Tee won 2 of her 4 starts over hurdles and is highly respected on chase debut, whilst Netywell was in good form in the spring and is also considered on his return.
Point winner MISSED TEE won two of her four hurdle starts last season and is taken to make a winning chase debut.
(7) Janeslittlevoice 10/3, Maiden hurdler but he has taken well to fences, scoring at Newton Abbot before posting a good third (in first-time cheekpieces) in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Can go well again. Has run well in all five chases; perhaps found Hexham too stiff a test latest.
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2nd (2) (13/2 +0%) Astroman
13/2(+0%)
(2) Astroman 13/2, Belatedly off the mark (fortunate winner) in maiden hurdle at Stratford in May and followed up under a penalty at Fontwell. Has looked in the grip of the assessor since though but place prospects. Had a decent summer over hurdles but didn't run great on previous chase start.
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3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Off The Planet
12/1(+0%)
(5) Off The Planet 12/1, Fair maiden hurdler but he came in only seventh of 9 in handicap at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Goes back chasing after breathing surgery with plenty to prove. 0-13 under rules and fell early when tried once before over fences two years ago.
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4th (6) (10/3 -21%) Bensini
10/3(-21%)
(6) Bensini 10/3, Hurdles winner who has made a good start in this sphere, cheekpieces on when runner-up in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Well in the mix off the same mark. Good runs in both his chases but soft ground would temper enthusiasm for him.
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|PU| (3) (7/4 -7%) Doctor Foley
7/4(-7%)
(3) Doctor Foley 7/4, Placed in Irish points and has proved a different proposition since going chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f). Set a lot to do when fifth of 9 at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) last time. Expected to be bang there off a 2 lb lower mark. Won first two chases and his below-par run the last time probably came too soon.
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|PU| (1) (10/1 +29%) Debden Bank
10/1(+29%)
(1) Debden Bank 10/1, Fair handicap chaser at best but pulled up last 3 starts, including back over hurdles at Southwell in July. Has had a wind op since and needs it to spark a resurgence. Out of form but he's dropped in the weights and had further wind surgery.
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|PU| (4) (100/1 -25%) Master Sam Bellamy
100/1(-25%)
(4) Master Sam Bellamy 100/1, Unreliable sort who came in last of 4 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Hard to warm to. 25lb out of the weights when tailed off last time but has an awful lot to prove.
LTO Selection:
16:52 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
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DOCTOR FOLEY appeared to have a valid excuse for running poorly at Newton Abbot when turned out under a penalty after scoring at Fontwell the week before. The six-year-old had progressed well over the larger obstacles prior to that display and Anthony Honeyball's gelding is likely to have more to offer after a break. Bensini runs off the same mark as his recent second at Southwell, while the consistent Janeslittlevoice isn't one to discount.
Anthony Honeyball's DOCTOR FOLEY saw his winning run ended when fifth at Newton Abbot but he wasn't seen to best effect there and can quickly resume winning ways at the chief expense of Southwell runner-up Bensini. Janeslittlevoice is another in-form chaser who can have a say.
The unexposed DOCTOR FOLEY was probably in need of a break when disappointing last time and he returns in a winnable race.
(4) Whip Cracker 0.29/1, Promising individual. Second of 6 in maiden (4/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 20 days ago. Should go one better here, unless one of the newcomers turn out to be above-average. Good second at Newmarket on last month's debut and open to improvement; the one to beat.
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2nd (6) (25/1 -108%) Wonder Smile
25/1(-108%)
(6) Wonder Smile 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1 and tongue strap on, seventh of 13 in minor event at Redcar (7f, good) on debut 12 days ago. Probably more one for the longer term. Finished in midfield on recent Redcar debut (7f, good; not ideally drawn); can do better.
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3rd (1) (28/1 +15%) Deep Havana
28/1(+15%)
(1) Deep Havana 28/1, 24,000 gns foal, €42,000 yearling. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Silca Mistress (2-y-o 6f winner) and 1m-1¾m winner Suns Up Guns Up. Worth a second look in the betting. Half-brother to two winners out of a fair 6f-1m winner; should have a future.
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4th (8) (12/1 -50%) Silvaplana
12/1(-50%)
(8) Silvaplana 12/1, Foaled February 4. No Nay Never filly. Represents top 2-y-o yard and she's one to monitor closely in the betting. Well-bred newcomer who needs a market check on debut; yard could be in better form though.
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5th (5) (15/2 -25%) Wide Margin
15/2(-25%)
(5) Wide Margin 15/2, Foaled March 15. 75,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Dam winner up to 8.3f (2-y-o 7f winner). Yard's newcomers usually know their job and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour. 75,000gns yearling; dam a useful 7f/1m winner; appealing pedigree and betting to guide.
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6th (2) (10/1 +9%) High Dreams
10/1(+9%)
(2) High Dreams 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 24 days ago, hampered. Will need to leave that form well behind if he's to make an impact here. Met some trouble on the home turn on debut (6f) last month; can do better.
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7th (7) (200/1 -300%) Potters Diamond
200/1(-300%)
(7) Potters Diamond 200/1, Foaled April 16. Time Test filly. Dam placed over hurdles (stayed 21f). Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner. First foal of a mare who was placed in bumpers and over hurdles; unlikely winner on debut.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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WHIP CRACKER sets a decent standard based on his debut performance when runner-up at Newmarket and that experience ought to stand him in good stead in his attempt to go one better. Silvaplana comes from an excellent family, with her dam a full-sister to Galiway, who has had a solid beginning to life as a stallion, and she warrants a considerable amount of respect on her first start, with 75,000gns purchase Wide Margin and Deep Havana also noted.
Having shaped with plenty of promise on debut at Newmarket, WHIP CRACKER looks the way to go. The market should be revealing where newcomers Wide Margin and Silvaplana are concerned, with the fomer marginally preferred for forecast purposes.
Wide Margin and Silvaplana need a market check but WHIP CRACKER is fancied to confirm the promise of his Newmarket debut.
(5) Otago 9/2, C&D winner. 11/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can't be ruled out. Possibilities if taking well to headgear; dual C&D scorer off higher marks.
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2nd (3) (7/2 +22%) Mumayaz
7/2(+22%)
(3) Mumayaz 7/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good) 24 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Consistent in defeat for new stable, most recently second at Leicester.
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3rd (9) (15/2 +66%) Bhubezi
15/2(+66%)
(9) Bhubezi 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. 0-11 for current yard but is well treated back on turf.
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4th (7) (17/2 +29%) Fact Or Fable
17/2(+29%)
(7) Fact Or Fable 17/2, C&D winner. 5 wins from 22 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in August. 40/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Not discounted. Five wins this year but has paid the price from a handicapping perspective.
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5th (6) (20/1 -67%) Moralisa
20/1(-67%)
(6) Moralisa 20/1, 18/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. Others make more appeal. Seven-race maiden; good third at Yarmouth on most recent 7f attempt.
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6th (1) (11/2 -22%) Roscioli
11/2(-22%)
(1) Roscioli 11/2, Course winner. 13/2, respectable 3 lengths fourth of 12 to Pavlodar in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 52 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Won a match race here in June; respectable fourth at Chepstow last time.
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7th (8) (5/1 -43%) Done Decision
5/1(-43%)
(8) Done Decision 5/1, Good second of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 13/2) 7 days ago, running on late. Still relatively unexposed and worth a chance to go one better than last time. Six-race maiden; finished nicely for second at Chelmsford last week; 1lb higher in future.
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8th (4) (8/1 -7%) Bonkersinabundance
8/1(-7%)
(4) Bonkersinabundance 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Ran creditably last time despite traffic issues; now returns to the scene of her two wins.
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9th (10) (18/1 +45%) Larrsen
18/1(+45%)
(10) Larrsen 18/1, Winner at Bath in May. 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 9 days ago, slowly away. Won at Bath in May; has failed to match that form since.
LTO Selection:
17:05 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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FACT OR FABLE has been mostly running with credit over the past couple of months and the six-year-old, who wasn't quite at his best at Bath last time, is capable of being very competitive off this mark, especially following a neck defeat at Chepstow in August. Done Decision is expected to be in the mix after his latest runner-up effort at Chelmsford. Roscioli and Mumayaz are others worth considering.
DONE DECISION was strong at the finish when second at Chelmsford a week ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he could go one better at the possible expense of Mumayaz. Roscioli is also worthy of consideration.
Turned out quickly, DONE DECISION has a good chance of opening his account. Bonkersinabundance is second choice.
(5) The Busy Fool 28/1, Doyen gelding. Closely related to bumper winner Granitic. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (2¼m-3¾m winner) Maljimar. Worth a market check. Closely related to a bumper winner and point winner; yard 0-67 in bumpers last 5 years.
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2nd (10) (11/5 -83%) The Enabler
11/5(-83%)
(10) The Enabler 11/5, €200,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Tactical Move. Runner-up sole start in points (Apr 9). Looks the one to beat on Rules bow. Only beaten 2l on debut before 200,000euros sale; well bred and yard get bumper winners.
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3rd (8) (5/1 +58%) Le Coq Hardi
5/1(+58%)
(8) Le Coq Hardi 5/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (2m winner) Abbyssial. Third sole start in points (Mar 5). Interesting Rules newcomer. Only beaten 1l in a point on sole starts; nice prospect and one to consider.
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4th (2) (9/1 -20%) Fad Eadrainn
9/1(-20%)
(2) Fad Eadrainn 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 15 in bumper (12/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, good) 131 days ago. Placed both bumper runs so far; shapes like he may want further but not ruled out.
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5th (6) (6/1 -9%) Can't Resist It
6/1(-9%)
(6) Can't Resist It 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when good second of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 12/1) 12 days ago. Not discounted. Promise in 3 of 4 bumpers starts; career best when 2nd 12 days ago; can go well.
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6th (15) (12/1 +0%) Slieve Carran
12/1(+0%)
(15) Slieve Carran 12/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Some Tikket. Off mark in points at second attempt (Apr 9). RESERVE. First reserve; off the mark at the second attempt in a point when last seen; form untested.
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7th (9) (20/1 -25%) Remember'hesmine
20/1(-25%)
(9) Remember'hesmine 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in bumper (100/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 177 days ago. Not disgraced when 100-1 for valuable Punchestown festival bumper and interesting prospect.
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8th (1) (16/1 +0%) Answering
16/1(+0%)
(1) Answering 16/1, Remains a maiden after 8 bumper runs. 14/1, very good fourth of 8 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good to soft) 32 days ago. More required. One of his better runs when 4th in a bumper last month but now 0-8 and vulnerable.
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9th (4) (66/1 -136%) Opera Night
66/1(-136%)
(4) Opera Night 66/1, Sholokhov gelding. Closely related to modest hurdler Barney From Tyanee. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Woodland Opera. Sholokhov gelding; closely related to 2 winners over further; dam Woodland Opera.
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10th (12) (4/1 -14%) Doonwest
4/1(-14%)
(12) Doonwest 4/1, €21,000 3-y-o, Sea Moon mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 7f-8.4f winner Innamorare. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler (2m winner) I'm Supposin. Makes obvious appeal on debut. Sea Moon mare; 20,000eur 3yo; has to be respected for yard with outstanding bumper record.
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11th (14) (12/1 +0%) Slim Marvel
12/1(+0%)
(14) Slim Marvel 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft, 10/1). Off 6 months. Not ruled out. Promise in both bumper starts but has a fair bit to find returning from 182 days off.
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12th (7) (150/1 -20%) Disco Boy
150/1(-20%)
(7) Disco Boy 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 15 in bumper at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Tailed off when 33-1 on debut and beaten a long way out.
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13th (3) (200/1 -60%) Keeptheoldmanout
200/1(-60%)
(3) Keeptheoldmanout 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, refused to race in novice hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 200/1) on NH debut 33 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Refused to race when 200-1 for his debut last month.
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14th (13) (250/1 -100%) Isolde's Voice
250/1(-100%)
(13) Isolde's Voice 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft, 33/1) on NH debut 29 days ago. Down in trip. Reportedly made a noise when pulled up in a 2m4f bumper on last month's debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
With those that have already raced appearing somewhat vulnerable, it could pay to take a chance on a debutant. The Willie Mullins-trained DOONWEST, a half-brother to two winners on the flat, is an obvious starting point. The six-year-old should stay this trip on breeding, so if doing so, he could have too much of a finishing kick for more stoutly bred opposition. The Enabler, a point-to-point runner-up at Curraghmore in April has to be considered on his racecourse debut. Having since been sold and sent to Gordon Elliott, the four-year-old is completely unexposed. Fad Eadrainn looks best of those with previous racecourse experience. Third on debut at Tipperary in May, the Patrick Foley-trained gelding filled the same position in a stronger race at Punchestown the following month.
THE ENABLER cost plenty after winning a point and, having joined a top yard, he's fancied to make a successful Rules debut for all that Doonwest makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Can't Resist is the clear pick of those with bumper experience.
(4) Iorangi De L'isle 5/2, €46,000 3-y-o, Lauro gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful chaser Desque de L'Isle, stays 2¼m,. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 2022). Stable has a good record in bumpers at this track. Point winner; has joined top northern yard and could play a leading role on bumper debut.
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1st (11) (5/1 +69%) Hazy Glen
5/1(+69%)
(11) Hazy Glen 5/1, Lawman gelding. Half-brother to 11.5f winner Sassifrassi. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m/17f winner) Pivot Bridge. Worth a market check. Half-brother to French 11.5f winner; the betting could be informative on debut.
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2nd (3) (5/2 +75%) Get A Superstar
5/2(+75%)
(3) Get A Superstar 5/2, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, heavy) on NH debut 168 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John F. O'Neill. Promising fourth in sole Irish bumper and could be firmly involved on British debut.
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3rd (9) (4/1 +75%) Dedicated Hero
4/1(+75%)
(9) Dedicated Hero 4/1, €12,500 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Dam, unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Ellerslie George. Placed both starts in Irish points, so could feature. Third in both Irish points and he is in good hands for rules career; not ruled out.
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4th (1) (12/1 -243%) Cracking Rhapsody
12/1(-243%)
(1) Cracking Rhapsody 12/1, Left debut form well behind when opening his account in a 4-runner event at Perth 4 months ago but will need to step forward again if he's to defy a penalty. Won at Perth in June; improvement needed to defy a penalty in what could be a warm race.
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5th (13) (3/1 -33%) Tommys Law
3/1(-33%)
(13) Tommys Law 3/1, €10,000 3-y-o, £75,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Roisins Ciara. Dam (h91) lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Runner-up both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 9). Worth a chance to make a successful Rules debut. Runner-up in two points; bought for £75,000 and new stable is in fine form.
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6th (10) (15/2 +53%) Diamond Mix
15/2(+53%)
(10) Diamond Mix 15/2, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced, out of fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner up to 21f) Fortana. 21,000euros yearling who makes debut with trainer enjoying an excellent October.
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7th (6) (80/1 +36%) Scalloway Castle
80/1(+36%)
(6) Scalloway Castle 80/1, Big price and no encouragement at Wetherby 9 months ago. Easily opposed. 66-1, tailed off at Wetherby (soft) last December on sole run.
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8th (8) (50/1 +38%) Boris The Underdog
50/1(+38%)
(8) Boris The Underdog 50/1, :£1,000 4-y-o, Valirann gelding. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Buckers Bridge. Last of 4 finishers sole outing in point (Apr 22). Hard to fancy. Soundly beaten in British maiden point on sole start; others are preferred.
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9th (2) (50/1 +38%) Fairly Fulling
50/1(+38%)
(2) Fairly Fulling 50/1, From a good family but failed to complete both starts in points and only a remote fourth in a bumper at Sedgefield on Rules debut. Others preferred. Well beaten at 125-1 on recent bumper debut at Sedgefield.
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10th (5) (150/1 -20%) Present For Me
150/1(-20%)
(5) Present For Me 150/1, Offered little to date. First run for yard after leaving Sam Thomas. Well beaten in January/May on his two runs for Sam Thomas and subsequently sold for £2,000.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Cracking Rhapsody accounted for his nearest rival by just over a length on his second start under Rules at Perth and he is likely to put in a bold display in the attempt to carry a 7lb penalty to victory. However, preference is for GET A SUPERSTAR, who finished fourth at Tipperary in May before changing hands for 27,000 pounds, and the son of Getaway could make a winning start for the Dr Richard Newland stable. Any market confidence behind Rula Bula on her first outing would also be of interest.
TOMMYS LAW was runner-up on both starts between the flags and represents a stable that has enjoyed a fruitful start to the campaign, so he's preferred to fellow point recruit Iorangi de L'Isle, who should be ready to go. Cracking Rhapsody is the best of those with bumper experience.
Point winner IORANGI DE L'ISLE is taken to make a winning start for Donald McCain, with Tommys Law feared most.
(3) Navy Drums 15/2, 5/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (5f) 28 days ago. Stepping back up in trip looks a good move and he's on a competitive mark. Last three runs since were disappointing, all at 7-1 or shorter; perhaps excused latest.
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2nd (5) (9/2 -35%) Last Date
9/2(-35%)
(5) Last Date 9/2, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Should make his presence felt. Very solid record at this track but last of his three wins (30 races) was in April 2021.
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3rd (10) (16/1 -14%) Blue Curacao
16/1(-14%)
(10) Blue Curacao 16/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 12/1) 45 days ago. Still, she continues to edge down the weights and will be a threat if bouncing back. Three below-form efforts in a row and she's switched to AW for first time since January.
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4th (9) (15/2 +63%) My Sand Boy
15/2(+63%)
(9) My Sand Boy 15/2, 80/1, good seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Readily passed over. Closer lately; met trouble in running last time; considered in this unconvincing field.
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5th (2) (22/1 -57%) Higher Law
22/1(-57%)
(2) Higher Law 22/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 28/1) 23 days ago. Yet to reproduce the level of form he showed in a couple or runs for Godolphin at 2 yrs, but dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. Possible excuses for last three starts; others look more solid, all the same.
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6th (1) (14/1 -27%) Star Map
14/1(-27%)
(1) Star Map 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good, 25/1) 52 days ago. Improvemend needed now switched to polytrack in a first-time visor. Doncaster 2nd (6f, soft) in May stands out a mile from her other four runs; headgear now.
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7th (6) (12/1 +52%) Grey Daze
12/1(+52%)
(6) Grey Daze 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Adrian Murray when last of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Relatively early days and no headgear today but others have much more solid claims.
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8th (4) (2/1 +33%) Bluebells Boy
2/1(+33%)
(4) Bluebells Boy 2/1, Course winner. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (15/8) at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. Found a bit of consistency over 6f/7f in recent starts, albeit for minor honours at best.
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9th (11) (20/1 -25%) Dresden Green
20/1(-25%)
(11) Dresden Green 20/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (6f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement. 17-race maiden; blinkered last four starts and now sports cheekpieces.
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10th (7) (6/1 +50%) Golden Moon
6/1(+50%)
(7) Golden Moon 6/1, 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Wasn't beaten far when fourth over C&D off 3 lb higher on penultimate start, so there's some cause for optimism. 0-9; easily his closest finish coming when fourth of 13 over C&D on penultimate start.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Bluebells Boy has to be high on the shortlist following his second here over a furlong shorter last week. That said, the four-year-old has been running well enough in recent months without getting his head in front and a chance is taken on LAST DATE instead. He produced his best effort for a while when third at this course last month and the six-year-old gets the vote to gain a fourth career victory. Nemorum also boasts claims.
With his yard among the winners of late, HIGHER LAW should be worth chancing in an open-looking race. He wasn't beaten far when fifth on debut for Kevin Frost at Doncaster in June and, though well below that level since, the handicapper has given him a chance. Bluebells Boy is an obvious threat on the back of a solid effort here last week, while Golden Moon and Last Date are others to consider.
In an unconvincing field, a chance is taken on MY SAND BOY building on the bit of encouragement he's given lately.
(1) Fifty Year Storm 11/4, Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when fourth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Warrants respect. This drop back in trip is worth exploring and the first-time headgear may also help.
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2nd (3) (3/1 +65%) Mary Of Modena
3/1(+65%)
(3) Mary Of Modena 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newmarket in August. 6/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (5f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Appears to need a career best; yet to score off a mark this high.
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3rd (8) (9/2 +55%) Muy Muy Guapo
9/2(+55%)
(8) Muy Muy Guapo 9/2, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 25/1) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Others more appealing. Inconsistent 3yo maiden who has something to prove over this trip.
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4th (6) (9/4 +36%) Batchelor Boy
9/4(+36%)
(6) Batchelor Boy 9/4, Multiple course winner who took advantage of drop in weights when landing 7-runner handicap over C&D (good, 4/1) 9 days ago. Still nicely treated, despite a 5 lb penalty, and must enter calculations. Incurs a penalty for C&D success but remains well treated on peak form; respected.
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5th (4) (10/1 +29%) The Defiant
10/1(+29%)
(4) The Defiant 10/1, 22/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Return to turf looks a negative, having failed to score in this sphere since 2019.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
On Edge carries a 5lb penalty in his search for a fourth victory on the bounce and the drop back in trip from his last couple of efforts at Salisbury and Windsor is unlikely to be an inconvenience. However, he may have to play second fiddle to recent C&D winner BATCHELOR BOY, who returned to form here recently and is capable of backing that performance up. Fifty Year Storm has been performing consistently well of late and may have more to offer in first-time cheekpieces.
ON EDGE had something in hand when completing the hat-trick at Windsor earlier this month and can extend his winning run. Recent C&D winner Batchelor Boy is feared most whilst Fifty Year Storm is also of interest..
The suggestion is PUFFABLE, who may take advantage of a handy mark with Tom Marquand booked. Second choice is Fifty Year Storm.
(1) Gulmarg 11/4, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, hampered. Expected to be bang there. In the frame in ten of his 12 starts since his latest success should run his race again.
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2nd (3) (7/4 +30%) Riot
7/4(+30%)
(3) Riot 7/4, C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces/tongue strap back on and he's a major player. C&D winner; 1lb lower than when last successful; third back here on Saturday; major player.
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3rd (4) (15/2 -15%) Maid In Kentucky
15/2(-15%)
(4) Maid In Kentucky 15/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 16/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Dual AW winner but not at her best lately; drops to 7f for the first time; cheekpieces on.
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4th (2) (12/1 +0%) Temple Bruer
12/1(+0%)
(2) Temple Bruer 12/1, 16/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 26 days ago, slowly away. Others make greater appeal. 2lb below last winning mark, but something to prove in a rare run over 7f.
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5th (7) (7/1 +7%) Media Guest
7/1(+7%)
(7) Media Guest 7/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 9 days ago, slowly away. Capable of a bold show. 1-26 but first past the post before demoted over C&D in July; could go well back here.
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6th (5) (11/1 +8%) Yantarni
11/1(+8%)
(5) Yantarni 11/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 28/1) 36 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way now switched to polytrack. Patchy form for this yard and needs to better last two efforts now making Polytrack debut.
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7th (6) (11/1 -57%) Get Stuck In
11/1(-57%)
(6) Get Stuck In 11/1, Course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 14/1) 8 days ago. Now 1 lb lower than for his all-the-way success over a mile here in March and he will be a threat if on-song. Won over 1m here in March, but well held in four starts since; could bounce back; visor on.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MAID IN KENTUCKY wasn't disgraced on her first run since June when beaten six lengths into seventh at Kempton earlier in the month. The application of cheekpieces for the first time, along with a 2lb drop from the handicapper, may provide her with the chance to get back to winning ways. Gulmarg has been knocking on the door recently and is likely to go well, along with Riot, who caught the eye here on Saturday.
GULMARG has been knocking on the door in stronger handicaps than this pretty much all year and is presented with a golden opportunity to get back on the scoresheet. Riot is now 1 lb lower than for his latest success at Doncaster during the summer and he rates the main danger. Perhaps the first-time visor will help Get Stuck In to rediscover some form and, if so, he will also be a threat.
This looks a good opportunity for RIOT (nap) to record another C&D success having run so well to finish third back here on Saturday.
(10) Mysterious Maestro 9/2, 5/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 24 days ago. Needs condsidering off the same mark. 0-11 but he ran well at Wolverhampton last time and has claims back in trip.
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2nd (1) (6/1 -71%) Mitigator
6/1(-71%)
(1) Mitigator 6/1, First run since leaving Patrick Leech when ninth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (11f) 31 days ago. Down in trip and leading claims if he puts his best foot forward. Back from a long absence with a heavy defeat at Kempton last month; risks attached.
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3rd (2) (11/8 +72%) Got No Dollars
11/8(+72%)
(2) Got No Dollars 11/8, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 7 days ago. Place possibities. Four-time Polytrack winner who was placed off reduced mark over C&D last week; in the mix.
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4th (7) (15/2 -15%) Doves Of Peace
15/2(-15%)
(7) Doves Of Peace 15/2, 11/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Remains a maiden following 8 attempts but he has to enter calculations nonetheless. 0-8 but he's been placed in three handicaps including over C&D; dangerous back up in trip.
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5th (9) (33/1 +0%) Victory House
33/1(+0%)
(9) Victory House 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 16/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 8 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Looks vulnerable. 17-race maiden and he's finished down the field in three runs for his current yard.
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6th (4) (12/1 -71%) Adace
12/1(-71%)
(4) Adace 12/1, Course winner. 11/2, creditable short-head second of 10 to Shabs in minor event at this C&D 56 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to be in the thick of things once again. Won at Windsor in August before a near-miss over C&D last time; key player.
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7th (6) (66/1 -136%) Sea The Buckthorn
66/1(-136%)
(6) Sea The Buckthorn 66/1, Unreliable type. 20/1, last of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere. Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 0580 in handicaps and was tailed off last time.
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8th (8) (17/2 +15%) Shabs
17/2(+15%)
(8) Shabs 17/2, One win from 26 Flat runs, which was gained over this C&D Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/4) back here 35 days ago. Will have a fighting chance if back to something like his best. Finally off the mark over C&D in August but he was disappointing here last time.
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9th (5) (25/1 -317%) So Chic
25/1(-317%)
(5) So Chic 25/1, Creditable eighth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 50/1) 22 days ago, but she looks vulnerable here all the same. Just one win from 17 starts and has been quiet in two runs for current yard.
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10th (11) (66/1 -136%) Channel Packet
66/1(-136%)
(11) Channel Packet 66/1, Three-time C&D winner. 18/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, firm). Off 134 days and one or two of these make more appeal. Out of sorts in last four runs and he needs a major revival on his return.
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11th (3) (16/1 -60%) Cap D'antibes
16/1(-60%)
(3) Cap D'antibes 16/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to firm, 11/4). when last seen in May. One to consider. Dual C&D winner and he needs watching in market back from a break.
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12th (12) (25/1 -56%) Darker
25/1(-56%)
(12) Darker 25/1, Good fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/1) 17 days ago, very slowly away. Will need to raise his game in order to play a leading role. 0-15 but he's run some good races this autumn and is not ruled out.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO posted his best effort of the season when filling the frame in third at Wolverhampton last time out, and a similar level of performance may be enough for the three-year-old to get his head in front here. Adace is now 6lb higher than her Windsor triumph in August, but rates as a more solid proposition than most, while Cap D'Antibes warrants respect as a dual C&D winner.
MITIGATOR may be worth siding with back dow in trip here on the back of a solid effort st Kempton. He gets the nod ahead of Cap d'Antibes, while Mysterious Maestro is also high on the shortlist.
Preference is for ADACE, who went very close in her bid for a double over C&D last time and remains well treated on her best form.
(2) Batal Dubai 2/1, Latest win at Newcastle in July. 4/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Eased 2 lb since and he's one of the more appealing candidates. Dual Newcastle winner, but a good third over C&D last month and now 3lb lower.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +9%) Almaty Star
5/1(+9%)
(6) Almaty Star 5/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good, 11/2) 9 days ago. Likely to be in the mix. Second and first in two starts on Polytrack; possibilities now back on the AW.
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3rd (7) (4/1 +33%) Cuban Breeze
4/1(+33%)
(7) Cuban Breeze 4/1, Course winner. Twenty-three runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 7 days ago, just failing. Looks competitive on form. Losing run 23, but nearly beat a bang-in-form rival over C&D a week ago; 2lb well in.
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4th (5) (11/2 -10%) Musical Tribute
11/2(-10%)
(5) Musical Tribute 11/2, C&D winner in September. 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. In good form prior to that and she's not without hope. Won easily over C&D last month, but well held off this mark last time; something to find.
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5th (8) (100/1 -203%) Inanna
100/1(-203%)
(8) Inanna 100/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has Looks up against it. Beaten a neck at Yarmouth last month, but didn't back it up at Kempton eight days ago.
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6th (1) (12/1 -60%) Live In The Moment
12/1(-60%)
(1) Live In The Moment 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Goodwood in September. Below form eleventh of 22 in handicap (18/1) at Doncaster (5.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 5f winner here; this is easier back on the AW, but others are still more persuasive.
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7th (4) (10/1 -11%) Fast And Loose
10/1(-11%)
(4) Fast And Loose 10/1, 18/1, below form fifteenth of 25 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 26 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and will be a serious player if on-song. 1-16; well held the last twice which raises doubts despite the drop in grade.
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8th (9) (125/1 -400%) Mellys Flyer
125/1(-400%)
(9) Mellys Flyer 125/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. First run since leaving George Scott when tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 20/1) 12 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. 3lb below last winning mark, but needs to better his recent stable debut.
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9th (10) (10/1 +0%) Onemorenomore
10/1(+0%)
(10) Onemorenomore 10/1, Winner at Doncaster in September. Good second of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 10 days ago. One to consider. Done well since dropped to sprinting but needs things to fall right from the outside stall.
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10th (3) (22/1 -83%) Via Corone
22/1(-83%)
(3) Via Corone 22/1, Thrice-raced winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm). Off 118 days ahead of this debut for new connections and will probably come on for the run. Polytrack winner who makes her stable debut after four months off; watch market.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ALMATY STAR finished a respectable fourth when appearing outpaced over 5f at Leicester recently and Roger Varian's gelding is fancied to regain the winning thread on the return to 6f. C&D winner Musical Tribute posted a below-par effort at Yarmouth last month, but she shouldn't be underestimated now reverting to the all-weather. The daughter of Acclamation is feared most ahead of Cuban Breeze and Batal Dubai.
Cases can be made for several of these and BATAL DUBAI is the suggestion. Successful af Newcastle in July, he has performed with cedit here and at Wolverhampton the last twice, leaving the impression that his turn is again near. Onemorenomore followed his Doncaster breakthrough success with an equally good effort when going close at Pontefract recently, and he is next on the list ahead of Cuban Breeze.
The vote goes to CUBAN BREEZE who very nearly got up to beat a bang-in-form rival over C&D a week ago and races off the same mark.
(5) Tradesman 13/8, Off the mark at this C&D in August and, after a lesser effort 8 days later, back on track when winning 9-runner handicap (6/1) returned to this venue (2m) a fortnight ago, cosily. Leading contender. Patchy overall record but his last two visits to Chelmsford were wins over 1m6f and 2m.
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2nd (3) (13/2 +54%) Buxted Reel
13/2(+54%)
(3) Buxted Reel 13/2, One win from 22 Flat runs. Has proved more miss than hit this year, last of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 16 days ago. Has eased further in the weights but more needed to take advantage. Thrown in on last year's form but there's been only one echo of that form this season.
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3rd (6) (28/1 +44%) Alghazaal
28/1(+44%)
(6) Alghazaal 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 100/1, left poorly placed when eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 16 days ago. Others still preferred, though. Needs a revival; has usually worn headgear over the last year but it's absent today.
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4th (9) (10/3 +5%) Grand Duchess Olga
10/3(+5%)
(9) Grand Duchess Olga 10/3, Off the mark in 6-runner handicap (11/) at this C&D 28 days ago, doing well to catch one who had dictated. Progressing gradually overall and she can make her presence felt. Cheekpieces here last twice when beaten a neck over 1m5f and winning by a head over 1m6f.
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5th (7) (12/1 +14%) Estrela Star
12/1(+14%)
(7) Estrela Star 12/1, Three-time C&D winner. Stepped up on previous efforts this year when 7 lengths fourth of 12 to Tradesman in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 56 days ago. Not discounted having dropped below his last winning mark. 4th to Tradesman over C&D in returning cheekpieces was a step back in the right direction.
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6th (10) (16/1 +36%) Destinado
16/1(+36%)
(10) Destinado 16/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Step back in right direction when fifth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (12f) 27 days ago, staying on gradually. Task is now to build on his latest effort back up in trip. One win (Wolverhampton AW in February) from 28 races; has not previously shone beyond 1m5f.
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7th (11) (25/1 -150%) Louaizeh
25/1(-150%)
(11) Louaizeh 25/1, After 7 weeks off, not seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 3/1) 12 days ago, hampered 1f out. Could be capable of better upped further in trip with cheekpieces on 1st time. Wears headgear first time; has stamina on the dam's side; considered after last two runs.
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8th (12) (20/1 +60%) Lilla Cross
20/1(+60%)
(12) Lilla Cross 20/1, Best effort this year when fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 150/1) 3 weeks ago. Still has something to find, though, as she goes up in trip. 5th of 13 at Southwell (1m3f) latest, keeping on well as if longer trips were in order.
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9th (4) (22/1 -120%) Ray's The One
22/1(-120%)
(4) Ray's The One 22/1, Off 7 weeks from hurdling, had run of the race when winning 8-runner handicap (9/1) at this C&D in June. May just find it tougher to repeat the same tactics as he returns from a break. Returned to the Flat with C&D win in June, making all and holding on by a head; off since.
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10th (8) (11/1 +21%) Buxlow Boy
11/1(+21%)
(8) Buxlow Boy 11/1, Not in the same form as previous outing when fifth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Nottingham (2m, heavy) 15 days ago. Improvement required as he makes polytrack debut. Well beaten at Nottingham (2m, heavy) latest; lightly raced, not written off on AW debut.
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11th (2) (10/1 +29%) This Ones For Fred
10/1(+29%)
(2) This Ones For Fred 10/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. Again ran creditably when fifth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 16 days ago. Can give his running once more back up in trip. Pretty consistent and will probably not be far away.
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12th (13) (80/1 +0%) Opportunity Knocks
80/1(+0%)
(13) Opportunity Knocks 80/1, Form has gone the wrong way this year, eleventh of 12 in handicap (125/1) at this course (10f) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time tried over this longer distance. 12-race maiden; recent results are discouraging; new trip and different headgear.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The three last-time-out winners may dominate proceedings, with TRADESMAN shading the vote. The gelded son of Mastercraftsman has won on his last two appearances at this venue and triumphed with enough in hand here a fortnight ago to suggest that he can defy a 4lb rise in the ratings. Grand Duchess Olga recorded a C&D victory last month and she is likely to be in the mix off only 1lb higher, with the returning Ray's The One next best.
TRADESMAN made it two wins at this course from his last 3 starts when scoring cosily here a fortnight ago and he is taken to add to his tally. The 4-y-o can see off the challenge of Grand Duchess Olga, who opened her account at this C&D on her latest outing, while Louaizeh could still have more to offer and also merits consideration.
(4) Lion Ring 22/1, Remains a maiden after 34 Flat runs. 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Cheekpieces back on. 34-race maiden; near miss at Lingfield (5f) last month but well beaten over 6f since.
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2nd (1) (11/4 +17%) Katar
11/4(+17%)
(1) Katar 11/4, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Good second of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Worth chancing to go one better. Exposed maiden but he has threatened, including over 6f here latest; Oisin Murphy booked.
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3rd (5) (16/1 -60%) Suanni
16/1(-60%)
(5) Suanni 16/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly. Pipped at the post by Rewilding at Wolverhampton last month; less good over 6f latest.
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4th (6) (15/2 +0%) Tilsworth Ony Ta
15/2(+0%)
(6) Tilsworth Ony Ta 15/2, Latest win at Bath in September. 9/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Worthy of respect. Reliable at this level and has run well at this track in the past; one to take seriously.
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5th (8) (5/1 -67%) Universal Grace
5/1(-67%)
(8) Universal Grace 5/1, 8/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Took a while to win but last month's C&D success came in a better race; big player up 3lb.
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6th (2) (7/4 +85%) Erosion Risk
7/4(+85%)
(2) Erosion Risk 7/4, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm, 12/1) 45 days ago. 0-21 but tumbling down weights and twice runner-up over C&D; could go well from stall 1.
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6th (9) (25/1 -79%) Battle Point
25/1(-79%)
(9) Battle Point 25/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Winner at Lingfield in April. 10/1, below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 69 days ago. Made all to win at Lingfield in April off 3lb higher; less good since; other pace in here.
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8th (11) (40/1 -100%) Miss Marianne
40/1(-100%)
(11) Miss Marianne 40/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/2), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 173 days. Has work to do. Modest maiden; can front-run; improvement required back from a 173-day absence.
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9th (3) (8/1 +0%) Wiley Post
8/1(+0%)
(3) Wiley Post 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 3 days ago. Has plenty to prove at present. Not the force of old and he looked hard work at Kempton on Monday night.
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10th (7) (25/1 -150%) Rewilding
25/1(-150%)
(7) Rewilding 25/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in September. 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Needs to do more. Wolverhampton winner last month (5f) but not so good at Lingfield last time; opposable.
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11th (10) (28/1 -27%) Storm Melody
28/1(-27%)
(10) Storm Melody 28/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Veteran who hasn't been at his very best of late; others stronger for win purposes.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
UNIVERSAL GRACE scored cheekily over C&D last month and, considering she was rated as high as 62 last autumn, a 3lb higher mark might be nowhere near enough to prevent her following up. David Probert retaining the ride is another positive and the filly is taken to reverse recent Wolverhampton form with Suanni. Rewilding and Tilsworth Ony Ta are others to consider.
KATAR seemed to benefit from a return to AW when runner-up at this course a fortnight ago and he's worth a chance to finally break his maiden tag from a handy mark. Recent C&D winner Universal Grace looks a major threat and Tilsworth Ony Ta isn't without hope.
(1) Lunar Space 5/2, Snapped long losing run when winning at Wolverhampton earlier this month before following up in simple fashion over 1m here 5 days ago. Appeals as the one to beat under a penalty. Chasing hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton and here; well in under penalty; big chance.
(8) (6/1 +29%) Swing To The Stars
6/1(+29%)
(8) Swing To The Stars 6/1, Placed both starts prior to shaping better than the result when fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, meeting trouble in home straight. Respected. 0-9 but she's been threatening & ran perfectly well over C&D last week; yard run two here.
(6) (6/1 +0%) Tujjaar
6/1(+0%)
(6) Tujjaar 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in minor event at this C&D (28/1). Off 102 days. Has since been gelded and likely needs to improve to defy opening mark on handicap bow. Whiff of promise this summer and gelded prior to this handicap debut; bred to be useful.
(12) (7/1 +36%) Meadram
7/1(+36%)
(12) Meadram 7/1, Dual winner here last season and ran creditably when second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, clear of rest. Can give another good account. 2nd over C&D two weeks ago but up 2lb and pitched into a deeper race; others look stronger.
(10) (11/2 +27%) Marmara Star
11/2(+27%)
(10) Marmara Star 11/2, Off the mark here in January and ran well after a 6-month break when fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago. Not ruled out. Wolverhampton winner in January; similar form twice since; unexposed; Oisin Murphy booked.
(9) (12/1 +25%) Lost In Time
12/1(+25%)
(9) Lost In Time 12/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 17/2, again ran respectably when fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Sound place claims again. Turf winner in July but he'll need to better latest fifth of 12 over C&D to win this.
(3) (15/2 +25%) Marion's Boy
15/2(+25%)
(3) Marion's Boy 15/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 17/2, again shaped better than result when seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 23 days ago, forced very wide home turn. Visor back on. Place claims from slipping mark. 4-time 1m2f winner at Lingfield; on losing run but having first run in a Class 6.
(7) (20/1 -67%) The Bay Warrior
20/1(-67%)
(7) The Bay Warrior 20/1, Three-time C&D winner produced a good effort runner-up at Wolverhampton last month. Not in same form there last time, though, and others are more persuasive with visor on 1st time. Three-time C&D winner; on a handy mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.
(13) (28/1 -100%) Come On John
28/1(-100%)
(13) Come On John 28/1, Won twice in May, including at this track. Step back in right direction when seventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, finishing with running left. Remains below last winning mark, so isn't fully discounted. Torrid passage & finished with running left in him over C&D latest; handicapped to go well.
(2) (28/1 -75%) Eton College
28/1(-75%)
(2) Eton College 28/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in August. 11/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two 1m wins on slow turf this summer; troubled passage when midfield over C&D latest.
(11) (28/1 +15%) A Poet's Secret
28/1(+15%)
(11) A Poet's Secret 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, good fifth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (11.1f) 21 days ago. Wide draw will make life difficult on handicap debut. Fair form in four runs over further; more realistic assigment today but needs improvement.
(14) (33/1 -32%) Liberated Lad
33/1(-32%)
(14) Liberated Lad 33/1, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Nottingham in August. 15/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 41 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Place claims. In good form over this trip in August; less good over 2m latest; others safer.
(4) (80/1 -264%) Tio Mio
80/1(-264%)
(4) Tio Mio 80/1, Latest win at Southwell (11.1f) in April and ran well when third on next outing. Excuses on next 2 starts but ran poorly over hurdles on last outing and has bit to prove having since left Gary Hanmer. Chance on this season's best but starts out for a new yard after three lacklustre runs.
(15) (100/1 -150%) Alice Kitty
100/1(-150%)
(15) Alice Kitty 100/1, C&D winner back in May. Last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 11/1) 79 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner in May off 1lb higher; absent since a dismal effort at Yarmouth in August.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The booking of Oisin Murphy for Marmara Star catches the eye and, with her match-fitness topped up after a respectable fourth-placed finish at Wolverhampton 10 days ago, a big run is expected. Meadram also rates as a player off an attractive mark. However, it is hard to get away from the hat-trick seeking LUNAR SPACE, who is back up in trip and 2lb well-in under a penalty for Saturday's 1m success here.
LUNAR SPACE is turned out again quickly in pursuit of the hat-trick and the Osborne's thriving gelding is tricky to oppose under a penalty. Swing To The Stars arrives in decent heart and should have gone closer over C&D last week, so appeals as the biggest threat, with Meadram and Marmara Star completing the shortlist.
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(100/1 -150%)
