There were 32 Races on Wednesday 5th November 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Musselburgh, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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GILLESPIE had a wind problem addressed before he made a winning debut in a bumper at Ffos Las last December. That was a highly encouraging display and, assuming a second wind operation conducted shortly afterwards has ironed out any issues, the Paul Nicholls-trained five-year-old could be a key player. Point-to-point recruits Carlenrig, Kastellion and My Own Lovely Lee are interesting prospects to consider in a race where notable hurdles experience is thin on the ground.

An interesting maiden but if ROCKING MAN can run to the level he did in his bumpers then he may be capable of defying his absence.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (16/5 +29%)Wen Moon |
16/5(+29%) | (1) Wen Moon 16/5, Ran to recent level when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; usually held up; suited by 5f, acts on any turf going; down again in the weights, not ruled out. 14lb lower than when fourth over C&D in May; respected on his first try in class 6 company. |
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2nd (12) (12/1 +25%)Little Mi Mi |
12/1(+25%) | (12) Little Mi Mi 12/1, Yard won this last year; too keen and below form back up in trip when down the field in a 6f handicap at Newcastle most recently; effective 5/6f, acts on good ground; capable if bouncing back on return to turf. 0-12; runner-up on stable debut but she hasn't matched that in two starts since. |
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3rd (2) (11/4 +66%)Our Absent Friends |
11/4(+66%) | (2) Our Absent Friends 11/4, Ran to form when fourth beaten 2l off 65 back on turf last time; trainer in form; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on any except heavy; inconsistent but capable off this mark. Won at Redcar off 2lb lower in September; fourth at Haydock latest and now drops in grade. |
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4th (4) (11/2 +45%)Ganesha |
11/2(+45%) | (4) Ganesha 11/2, Below form when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; had been in good form prior; suited by 5f, acts on any turf going; remains on a workable mark but needs to bounce back. Placed on two occasions prior to a below-par run on the AW last time; needs to bounce back. |
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5th (9) (8/1 -23%)Sir Benedict |
8/1(-23%) | (9) Sir Benedict 8/1, Back to his best when an unlucky second beaten a nose off 50 last time; wide draw; best at 5f, acts on soft, good and AW; veteran who needs a strong pace but respected. Quickly back to form when narrowly beaten by Thunderstorm Katie over C&D last time; up 3lb. |
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6th (7) (18/1 -50%)Laurens Dream |
18/1(-50%) | (7) Laurens Dream 18/1, Again below her best when beaten 4l off 56 over 6f at Redcar last time; effective 5-7f, acts on soft and good ground; first run at 5f in a year, worth a try. Has been placed on turf but both of her wins have been at Newcastle over a bit further. |
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7th (8) (13/2 +41%)Fear And Fast |
13/2(+41%) | (8) Fear And Fast 13/2, Below form without obvious excuse when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Nottingham last time; from a top course yard; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good to firm; maiden in fair form but more needed to get off the mark. 0-15; beaten around 5l when second over C&D last month before he was sixth at Nottingham. |
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8th (13) (33/1 -18%)John Kirkup |
33/1(-18%) | (13) John Kirkup 33/1, Below form when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Hamilton last time after being made too much use of; effective 5/6f, acts on any turf going; past C&D winner but on a two-year losing run. Without a win in over two years and he was behind a few of these at Hamilton last time. |
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9th (10) (12/1 -60%)Ski Angel |
12/1(-60%) | (10) Ski Angel 12/1, Too keen but ran just about to form off a new mark when fifth beaten 2 1/2l off 50 last time; effective 5f, acts on soft and good to firm; running well over this C&D and likely to go well again. Three-time C&D winner who shaped as if still in form when fifth behind Thunderstorm Katie. |
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10th (5) (28/1 -100%)Royal Duke |
28/1(-100%) | (5) Royal Duke 28/1, Scored by a neck off 57 here in August; below form after not getting the best start last time; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and good ground; excuses since that C&D win and now down in the weights. Won over C&D in August but he was below his best last time; back down in grade. |
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11th (11) (14/1 -27%)Zaphea |
14/1(-27%) | (11) Zaphea 14/1, Won this last year; again well below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; effective at 5f and suited by cut; well treated but hard to fancy on this season's evidence. 18lb lower than when winning this last year but she was behind a few of these last time. |
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12th (14) (80/1 -186%)Hard Nut |
80/1(-186%) | (14) Hard Nut 80/1, Below form when fourth beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap here on soft ground latest; effective at 5f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; inconsistent, others look stronger. 50-1 winner here last August but he's winless since; did too much too soon here last time. |

Thunderstorm Katie, a C&D winner before successfully coping with a 4lb higher mark at Newcastle last week, appeals in her bid to complete a hat-trick. A 5lb penalty could be manageable in her current form, although significant ease in the ground would restrict the enthusiasm. With that in mind, SKI ANGEL, a three-time track-and-trip winner, could be the way to go if the forecast rain arrives. Our Absent Friends and Sir Benedict can also figure from handy draws.

Thunderstorm Katie is second choice behind WEN MOON who is on a good mark and now drops into class 6 company for the first time.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (1/1 +64%)Kingston Queen |
1/1(+64%) | (9) Kingston Queen 1/1, Ran to form and looked a strong stayer when 2 1/4l third in the Grade 2 Nickel Coin Mares' NH Flat Race over 2m1f at Aintree; sets clear standard on bumper form; speed and form selection up in trip on hurdle debut. Won her only point and bumper progress culminated with a third in a Grade 2 for mares. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 +0%)Kripticjim |
4/1(+0%) | (3) Kripticjim 4/1, Improved for quicker ground when winning a maiden bumper over 2m1f at Exeter by 7l last time; returning from a long layoff and looks the main danger. Positives to take from first two bumpers and then won pretty much as he liked at Exeter. |
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3rd (4) (9/2 -29%)Modern Man |
9/2(-29%) | (4) Modern Man 9/2, Made a very promising debut when a 3l winner in a 3m maiden at Dromahane; back from a long layoff and needs to show more. Bought for £60,000 after winning his Irish point and that form has worked out favourably. |
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4th (1) (11/1 +21%)Crackling Fire |
11/1(+21%) | (1) Crackling Fire 11/1, 115,000 euros Walk In The Park gelding; half-brother to Ballyfort, fair at 16f; trainer in form. The only runner lacking any experience but he cost 115,000euros as a 3yo. |
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5th (5) (20/1 -122%)Necronaut |
20/1(-122%) | (5) Necronaut 20/1, From a yard that has won two of the last five renewals; ran to form but went too freely and set it up for a closer when fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a 2m bumper at Ffos Las; needs to progress. Just okay in bumpers but bred to do a lot better now sent further over hurdles. |
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6th (7) (6/1 -50%)Tales Of Bravery |
6/1(-50%) | (7) Tales Of Bravery 6/1, Very promising debut 6l winner in a 3m maiden at Ballinaboola; returning from a long layoff and difficult to recommend. Comfortably justified favouritism in 3m Irish point (soft) and he's now with the Skeltons. |
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7th (2) (33/1 -106%)Crossgales King |
33/1(-106%) | (2) Crossgales King 33/1, Needed the run when beaten 8 1/4l in a 2m bumper at Cheltenham last time, having been in good form beforehand; more required. 0-3 in points and 0-3 in bumpers, those runs were by no means devoid of promise. |
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8th (6) (150/1 -275%)Parliamo |
150/1(-275%) | (6) Parliamo 150/1, Ran to form when 20l third in a 2m bumper at Wetherby last time; has plenty to find. Beaten about 14l and 20l in his two bumpers and others achieved plenty more in that scene. |
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|PU| (8) (200/1 -700%)The Moonlight Man |
200/1(-700%) | (8) The Moonlight Man 200/1, Promising debut when third beaten 20l in a 3m maiden at Tattersalls Farm; returning from a long layoff and has plenty to do. Narrow winner of an ordinary-looking Irish point at the beginning of the year. |

KINGSTON QUEEN's third-placed finish in the Nickel Coin mares' bumper at Aintree's Grand National fixture is a useful piece of form and David Pipe's five-year-old appeals the most on her hurdles debut. Kripticjim was the cosy winner of an Exeter bumper in February and has the potential to kick on in this discipline. Tales Of Bravery, Modern Man and The Moonlight Man all won point-to-points when last seen and merit betting checks.

Not only did KINGSTON QUEEN accrue a nice bit of experience in bumpers but she performed to a smart level.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (40/1 -122%)India Gold |
40/1(-122%) | (9) India Gold 40/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 6 1/4l in a maiden over 8f at Southwell most recently; hood on for the first time; effective 6-8f, acts on good; drops in trip and may be vulnerable. Shown ability in four starts, including when third over 1m at Southwell; hood now applied. |
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2nd (2) (5/4 +72%)Blakefell |
5/4(+72%) | (2) Blakefell 5/4, Below form when beaten 8l in an auction race at Newmarket last time; effective around 7f, acts on good to soft and good; ran to a fair level in sales races and has a good chance back in maiden company. Returns to a maiden having competed in two sales races at Doncaster and Newmarket. |
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3rd (1) (22/1 -10%)Top Lad |
22/1(-10%) | (1) Top Lad 22/1, Ran to debut level when fourth, beaten 5l in a maiden over 5f at Catterick last time; effective at 5f, bred for 7f, acts on soft; has a bit to prove over this longer trip. Yet to build on his debut effort at Hamilton in two starts since and now goes up to 7f. |
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4th (10) (11/4 +17%)Positive Thoughts |
11/4(+17%) | (10) Positive Thoughts 11/4, Confirmed debut promise when second, beaten a neck in a novice at Southwell last time; effective at 7f; looks progressive and should be competitive though still needs a bit more to break her maiden. Built on her debut effort when beaten a neck at Southwell last time; holds solid claims. |
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5th (7) (12/1 +40%)Irish Incentive |
12/1(+40%) | (7) Irish Incentive 12/1, 20 Mar; 25,000 euros Starman filly; dam fair at 8f. 25,000euros yearling; dam unplaced 7.5f-9.4f (RPR 63); best watched on her debut. |
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6th (4) (33/1 -175%)Clocker |
33/1(-175%) | (4) Clocker 33/1, Modest debut effort when well beaten in a novice over 8f at Redcar on only start; bred for 8-10f; should improve with experience, though the drop in trip may not suit. Hinted at promise when fifth at Redcar over a mile on her debut; drop to 7f may not suit. |
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7th (8) (9/1 -38%)Silky Lass |
9/1(-38%) | (8) Silky Lass 9/1, 10 May; 26,000gns Massaat filly; full-sister to Granny Budgie, smart at 6f; dam useful at 6f at 2yo; top trainer. 26,000gns yearling; sister to 6f winner Granny Budgie; interesting on her debut. |
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8th (6) (4/1 +43%)Henriette Ronner |
4/1(+43%) | (6) Henriette Ronner 4/1, Showed greenness before and during race when well beaten in a novice at Newmarket on debut; trainer in good form; bred to stay 8f+, and improvement is expected from a top yard. Unseated her rider in the parade ring before finishing fifth of 11 at Newmarket on debut. |
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9th (11) (80/1 -220%)Twilight Baby |
80/1(-220%) | (11) Twilight Baby 80/1, 4 Mar; Twilight Son filly; half-sister to Foinix, fair at 12f; dam smart at 7f; faces a tough enough task on debut. Filly by Twilight Son; half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f winner Foinix (RPR 63). |
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10th (5) (200/1 -150%)Duchess T |
200/1(-150%) | (5) Duchess T 200/1, Showed small improvement on moderate debut when fourth, beaten 13l in a maiden over 8f at Nottingham last time; bred to stay middle distances and still quite weak, likely to need more time. Beaten around 13l when fourth at Nottingham on her second start; looks one for handicaps. |

EAGLE BAY was only two lengths behind a now 79-rated opponent at Catterick. That was a highly encouraging introduction given his obvious inexperience and, as a half-brother to a multiple winner over this trip, he shades preference based on potential. Positive Thoughts built on her first run at Ayr when filling the runner-up berth at Southwell and could have another big say. Clocker and Henriette Ronner also have scope for progression.

Market support should be noted for Silky Lass (second choice) on her debut but EAGLE BAY is selected to get off the mark.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (7/1 +22%)Roe And Co |
7/1(+22%) | (7) Roe And Co 7/1, Made mistakes and was a bit below form when stepping up in trip on handicap debut, finishing 43l third in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time. Effective around 2m4f on soft ground; point form suggests further may suit. Well beaten on chase/handicap debut but was just 9-4; interesting to see if backers return. |
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2nd (4) (11/4 -10%)Let's Sail Away |
11/4(-10%) | (4) Let's Sail Away 11/4, Ran a bit below form but saw out the trip when 8 1/2l third in a handicap chase over 2m6f at Kelso on latest start. Trainer in form; effective around 2 1/2m on good ground. Well treated on hurdle form and can win soon, possibly when stepped up to 3m. Shaped over an extended 2m5f last time as though this longer trip would be worth a go. |
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3rd (8) (7/1 -40%)Henry Box Brown |
7/1(-40%) | (8) Henry Box Brown 7/1, Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second, beaten 7l, in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Worcester latest. Effective between 2 1/2m and 3m; acts on soft and good ground. On last winning mark and unexposed at 3m, could build on latest run. Two-time chase winner who was runner-up at Worcester last time; solid contender. |
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4th (3) (9/2 -13%)Chief Black Robe |
9/2(-13%) | (3) Chief Black Robe 9/2, Outpaced but ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Market Rasen last time. Usually held up; effective between 2 1/2m and 3m. Thrown in on old chase efforts though inconsistent since a layoff. Four-time chase winner who may build on latest performance and is on a dangerous mark. |
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|F| (5) (12/1 -50%)Ringsend John |
12/1(-50%) | (5) Ringsend John 12/1, Improved to win a conditions race at Bratton Down by 9l last time. Absent for a very lengthy period but looks a value selection on balance of form. Point winner who's of interest on this chase debut, especially if strong in the betting. |
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|PU| (1) (10/1 -11%)Milan Ac |
10/1(-11%) | (1) Milan Ac 10/1, The yard won this race last year. Probably needed the run and may prefer better ground when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Returning from a long layoff and open to marked improvement. Returns from absence but no surprise if this point runner-up runs well on chase debut. |
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|PU| (2) (18/1 0%)Great D'ange |
18/1(0%) | (2) Great D'ange 18/1, Disappointing on his hurdles return when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 3m2f at Newton Abbot last time. Worth trying at 2m6f. The return to fences is a likely plus but he was tailed off over hurdles on stable debut. |

Let's Sail Away has been consistent over fences and warrants close inspection now a tongue-tie has been dispensed with and he reverts to cheekpieces after a visor failed to work the oracle last time out at Kelso. However, HENRY BOX BROWN is a more proven stayer and, favourably treated in comparison to his hurdles rating, this could be a good time to side with the Evan Williams-trained gelding. Chief Black Robe and The Big Reveal complete the shortlist.

Rebecca Curtis won this last season and a chance is taken on MILAN AC, a point runner-up who could improve now tackling fences.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (5) (10/3 -11%)Sporting Hero |
10/3(-11%) | (5) Sporting Hero 10/3, Won this last year; every chance but a bit below form when beaten 5l in a handicap over 5f at The Curragh last time; effective 5-6f; appears better on this surface; could be fairly treated dropping in grade. Last year's winner with big chance at the weights, further aided by rider's 10lb claim. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +27%)Dontspoilasale |
4/1(+27%) | (4) Dontspoilasale 4/1, Yard won this last year; beaten 10l in a handicap over 7f here last time; effective 5-6f, best at 6f, barely stays 7f; remains well treated on old form but recent form has tailed off. Didn't get home here on latest over 7f; one to consider at the weights back in trip. |
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3rd (9) (11/2 +50%)Gordon Bennett |
11/2(+50%) | (9) Gordon Bennett 11/2, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a handicap at The Curragh last time; best at sprint trips; on a long losing run but has dropped a long way in the weights. Has only run once here before when midfield in 7f claimer in August; others preferred. |
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4th (6) (13/2 +54%)Just Jump |
13/2(+54%) | (6) Just Jump 13/2, Yard won this last year; far too free up in trip, did not get home when down the field in a handicap over 8f here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 5-6f; inconsistent, but drop in trip and grade should help. Cheekpieces now tried and yard seemingly have stronger contenders. |
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5th (14) (8/1 +43%)Winemaker |
8/1(+43%) | (14) Winemaker 8/1, Well backed off a career-low mark but below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; inconsistent. Down to an enticing mark now but would be of more interest in a handicap. |
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5th (2) (33/1 -200%)Green Icon |
33/1(-200%) | (2) Green Icon 33/1, Yard won this last year; far too free when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap over 8f here last time; wide draw; appears best at 1m; inconsistent of late. Excuses here last time but drop in trip and wide draw may not favour him. |
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7th (3) (10/3 +5%)Velvet Skies |
10/3(+5%) | (3) Velvet Skies 10/3, Improved on recent form appreciating the stiff track down in trip when winning a handicap at Navan by 1/2l last time; best at 6f; back in form and fairly treated on these terms. Recent Navan winner ran well here five days earlier; definite player. |
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8th (12) (18/1 -29%)Port Louis |
18/1(-29%) | (12) Port Louis 18/1, Never competitive when down the field in a handicap over 8f here last time; effective 7-8f; fair mark but form has been in and out of late. Hampered when never featuring here last week; not sure this drop in trip will suit. |
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9th (8) (100/1 -52%)Munroh |
100/1(-52%) | (8) Munroh 100/1, Never competitive after missing the break when down the field in a claimer over 8f here last time; wide draw; effective at 1m; out of form since moving from France. Last of 14 in 1m claimer here last week, very hard to fancy. |
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10th (13) (50/1 +24%)Spirit Of Eagles |
50/1(+24%) | (13) Spirit Of Eagles 50/1, Too much to do after meeting trouble when beaten 4l in a handicap here last time; effective 5-7f; inconsistent and losing run a concern. Bits and pieces of form this year off lowly mark, has plenty on at these weights. |
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11th (15) (100/1 -25%)Browned Off |
100/1(-25%) | (15) Browned Off 100/1, May have found the ground too soft when down the field in a handicap at Navan last time; visor first time; effective 6-7f; needs to build on recent revival. AW form doesn't appeal; visor replaces blinkers; reserve. |
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12th (11) (33/1 -83%)Never Not Lucky |
33/1(-83%) | (11) Never Not Lucky 33/1, Up in trip and may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap over 7f at Fairyhouse last time; returning from a break; wide draw; effective at 6f; inconsistent in a short career and faces a stiff task on these terms. Juvenile promise but below form in just two starts this year; not one to rule out though. |
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13th (1) (33/1 -371%)Agostino |
33/1(-371%) | (1) Agostino 33/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 2 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Lingfield last time; off a short break; effective from 5f to 6f on a sound surface; now below last winning mark and back in form. Chelmsford winner; good draw on yard debut but looks to have a bit to do on ratings. |

SPORTING HERO has to be of interest dropping into a claimer. It was only in July that he was competing in a quality 5f handicap at this venue (beaten just over five lengths in seventh). He has an excellent record in Dundalk with four victories, including a couple over this trip. Velvet Skies got back to winning ways in a handicap at Navan and has plenty of Polytrack form in Dundalk to advertise his chance. He delivered in a handicap over C&D in March and represents an in-form team. Four-time Chelmsford City winner Agostino has a chance on his Irish debut, while Lismacbryan Hill has place prospects.

Last year's winner SPORTING HERO can repeat the feat with a 10lb claimer booked
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (7/2 +61%)Sailthisshipalone |
7/2(+61%) | (2) Sailthisshipalone 7/2, Again below his summer best when beaten 4l off 75 at Pontefract last time. Effective at 7f and 8f and handles any ground, though not showing his best form of late. Well treated on the pick of this year's efforts but not shown signs of taking advantage. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 +38%)Dwindling Funds |
5/2(+38%) | (1) Dwindling Funds 5/2, Won by 3 1/4l off 66 over 7f at Ayr on his penultimate start but ran below form when up in grade last time. Top course jockey and trainer combination. Effective from 7f to 9f and handles any ground; better chance now dropped in class. Won six times this year from 7f to 1m2f; sixth at Doncaster last time in a higher grade. |
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3rd (7) (17/2 +29%)Harswell Duke |
17/2(+29%) | (7) Harswell Duke 17/2, Below form when comfortably held in a Nottingham handicap last time, wearing a first-time visor. Trainer in form and now tries a new headgear combination with tongue-tie first time. Effective 7f to 9f and handles any going but prefers ease in the ground; needs to bounce back. Runner-up at Carlisle in June but his form has been patchy since; blinkers replace visor. |
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4th (6) (7/1 -409%)Double Time |
7/1(-409%) | (6) Double Time 7/1, Improved when dominating a race that was hard to come from off the pace, winning a Kempton handicap by 2 1/2l off 65 last time. Effective at 8f and suited by ground with give; remains competitively treated on earlier form. Bounced back to form when winning at Kempton last time; holds claims off 5lb higher. |
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5th (5) (9/2 +40%)Yermanthere |
9/2(+40%) | (5) Yermanthere 9/2, Ran to form and made late gains off a steady pace when beaten 5l in a handicap at Nottingham last time. Suited by 8f and acts on soft (not heavy) and good ground. Form a little erratic but remains on a fair mark. Some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Carlisle in June; place claims. |
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6th (8) (9/1 +18%)Bint Al Karama |
9/1(+18%) | (8) Bint Al Karama 9/1, Too keen and made too much use of when second, beaten 6 1/2l in a 9f handicap here last time. Effective from 8f to 9f and acts on soft and good ground; has a bit to prove off this mark. Mostly struggled since winning a seller here last October but was second here last time. |
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7th (4) (8/1 +0%)Highland Olly |
8/1(+0%) | (4) Highland Olly 8/1, Won by 3 1/4l off 64 over 7f here three starts ago. Made too much use of last time. Effective from 7f to 8f, acts on soft and good to firm; enjoys it here but competes off a higher turf mark now. Made all over 7f here in August but he's been held on the AW in two starts since. |
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8th (3) (18/1 +0%)Bavaria Iron |
18/1(+0%) | (3) Bavaria Iron 18/1, Well below his French form and stopped quickly when well beaten in a 10f handicap at Pontefract last time. Effective from 8f to 10f and acts on soft and good ground; drops in trip in first-time tongue-tie but has plenty to prove. Ex-German 6yo who was beaten 32l on stable debut last time; tongue-tie now applied. |

Although Dwindling Funds has won six times since late-July, he was held off this mark at Doncaster last time and DOUBLE TIME edges preference. The Tim Vaughan-trained gelding struck from a 9lb higher rating during the summer of 2024 and still looks well treated, despite a 5lb rise for a cosy victory at Kempton last month. Bint Al Karama tends to go well here and also warrants consideration.

The drop back in grade may help DWINDLING FUNDS return to winning ways, while Double Time is respected after his Kempton win.
Class & Speed Card

Having scored a shade cosily on debut in a NH Flat race at Uttoxeter in March, Double Measure must be high on the shortlist. Dan Skelton's charge boasts all the attributes to excel over hurdles and isn't taken lightly, but SWINGIN SAFARI is slightly more compelling. The five-year-old finished last season with a fine fourth in the Grade 2 bumper at the Grand National Festival and that form looks stronger. Came From Nowhere is the pick of those with experience over timber, while The Blue Room cannot be ruled out either.

Fourth in a hot Grade 2 bumper at the Aintree festival on his latest outing in April, SWINGIN SAFARI can make a winning hurdle debut.
Class & Speed Card

WHITE SMOKE could take a bit of beating if adapting to the surface. She holds a rating of 84 and receives weight from all bar one of her rivals. There were excuses when she was a beaten favourite in fifth in Navan and her two runner-up berths in Curragh maidens before that merit plenty of respect. My Cubby Bear drops back in trip on her first visit to Dundalk after weakening into sixth in the closing stages over 7f at the Curragh. She is likely to improve upon that finish. Allsortz has a lot of experience to call upon and, with best finishes of fourth in Fairyhouse and Bellewstown, ought to be involved. Navan third Velvet Reign is another to consider.

Twice runner-up in Curragh maidens, WHITE SMOKE (nap) sets a clear standard here and should be hard to beat off a low weight
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If Joe Masseria could get his act together out of the stalls, he would have a major chance. On the evidence of his two starts at Nottingham since joining the Ryan Potter team, though, that is a big 'if' and ENGLISH LADY is the safer option. The Dean Ivory-trained filly has rediscovered her mojo, with a Kempton victory sandwiched by thirds at the Sunbury circuit and Lingfield. Prefer The Sister has dropped to a handy mark, and old-timer Revich showed there is life still in him over C&D a fortnight ago.

The in-form English Lady should go well despite the draw but MR FUSTIC, a C&D winner on a good mark, could be worth chancing.
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A switch to more aggressive tactics paid dividends for VELVET WHISPER when making most of the running to score at Nottingham. Ed Bethell's filly had enough in hand to suggest that a 4lb higher mark is surmountable and a double may be in store. Tee Aitch Aye arrives on the back of a never-nearer third over 1m2f at Ayr and looks worth another go over an extended 1m4f. The four-year-old is feared most, ahead of Irish raider Sayidah New Bay.

Velvet Whisper could have more to offer but SAYIDAH NEW BAY shaped well on her handicap debut and could be suited by this trip.
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SOBER GLORY completed a rare feat of landing a hat-trick in bumpers last season and he could be one to follow. The five-year-old was a winner of his sole point-to-point and should take all the beating on his hurdles bow. Fellow timber debutant Kadastral impressed when landing a nice purse at Newbury in March and rates as the obvious danger, while Matty's Getaway is entitled to build on last month's return here.

Kadastral and Sober Glory won strong Newbury bumpers last season but MATTY'S GETAWAY may have a fitness edge today.
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This could be the day for LOCAL LAD to make the breakthrough. When he began his career with a close fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh last year behind the top-class Arizona Blaze and Camille Pissarro, you would have got big odds on him being a maiden at this stage. There have been good placed efforts since and he didn't run badly in fourth in a conditions race on the all-weather at Kempton in March. Beautiful Affair has previously shown ability on the Polytrack and Julian Pietropaolo's 7lb claim has her weighted to be competitive against Local Lad. She gets first-time blinkers. Ready To Mingle is related to all-weather winners and is a potential improver.

TOKYO TREASURE found the stiff Navan mile too much last time but his previous Down Royal third gives him strong claims
Class & Speed Card

Better was expected of Venetia at Salisbury and there will be plenty who keep faith in her. Tres Chaud showed some ability in a good maiden at the St Leger meeting, but Charlie Appleby takes the wraps off a fascinating newcomer in the shape of ABASHIRI. The daughter of Frankel is out of a Prix Saint-Alary winner and is a half-sister to English Rose, who landed the Balanchine for the stable last year before going close in an American Grade 1. Crownright and Counter Intuitive are other Frankel first-timers to consider.

Tres Chaud looks the pick of those with experience but the regally bred ABASHIRI is taken to make a winning debut.
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OUTRUN THE STORM took a step back in the right direction when making the frame at Redcar and if he can improve just a little more, he might be up to taking top honours. Jkr Cobbler has finished third a couple of times since scoring at Ayr, when he had John L Sullivan back in sixth. The latter won this 12 months ago and is 3lb lower now. Monhammer has been performing well and will surely get his head back in front sooner rather than later.

This looks tricky, with more negatives than positives but maybe MONHAMMER's turn has come round again.
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THE KEMBLE BREWERY boasts all the hallmarks of a chaser and shouldn't be judged too harshly on his pulled-up effort in the EBF Final at Sandown in March. The 2m4f may have stretched his stamina and this won't be as competitive. Although Roysse proved too keen on multiple occasions novice hurdling last season, he's certainly not devoid of ability and must enter calculations with his yard in good form, along with fellow chase debutant Ben Solo.

Top of the list is BEN SOLO, a point and course novice hurdle winner who may well improve for fences. The Kemble Brewery is feared.
Class & Speed Card

One Cool Bear showed marked improvement in second over 6f at this track last month. That brings him into contention, although his three previous runs over this trip have seen him finish unplaced so he doesn't come without risk. BADGER'S COVE was claimed after finishing a decent third in a Fairyhouse claimer in September. He tries Polytrack for the first time as he starts out for Denis Hogan and should be at home over this trip. Sup Of Red isn't running badly and has a shot at prize money, while Enthusiastically is a well-bred filly who is tried in new headgear in a bid to spark improvement.

Not too many appeal but perhaps BADGER'S COVE can give an immediate return for connections, having been claimed at Fairyhouse
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ELIZA BENNET has picked up her fair share of minor money and is back up a furlong after lacking a change of gear at Newcastle. This appears to be the opportunity James Fanshawe's filly has been waiting for to strike. Southwell fifth Threshold looks to be the main threat on paper, while Anwen has plenty to find based on her two runs to date.

Eliza Bennet has spurned a few opportunities already and could find that THRESHOLD improves past her.
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Mudamer won twice at Catterick in October, appreciating the drop to 7f, but the fact he is now a total of 11lb higher leaves him vulnerable. Having landed the second division of the handicap won by the former last time, U SURE DO has the potential to back that effort up after rising just 4lb. Monsieur Kodi has been knocking on the door recently and completes the shortlist along with Glenfinnan.

Having dropped 10lb below his last winning mark, GWEEDORE returns to the scene of his two best efforts this year and gets the vote.
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DELGANY DEADLINE took a big step in the right direction when finishing second on his first attempt in handicap company at Ffos Las. Despite a 4lb rise and a drop in trip, Dan Skelton's charge is expected to go one better. Kelijoe benefited from his return to action when filling the runner-up spot at Fakenham. He has to be respected, along with Highbury Hill and Locked Down Lad.

The pick is handicap debutant AWAY FOR THE NIGHT (nap), who moves back up in trip after shaping well in a 2m novice last month.
Class & Speed Card

A very competitive contest for the grade. IRISH RUMOUR is on an appealing mark reverting to Polytrack after being pipped by a nose at Fairyhouse. Wellwhatshappenin stayed on well to win on stable debut over C&D last month and a 5lb rise shouldn't be insurmountable now that he has got his head in front for the first time. Nikki Swango was a ready winner over C&D last week, which led to her being hit with an 11lb hike by the assessor. She travelled well before putting her rivals away, so is one to respect. There is one of these races in Eric Lock, while Nammos is another for the shortlist.

There is potential for more improvement from WELLWHATSHAPPENIN who was making his stable debut when beating Eric Lock last month
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Fort Rock justified favouritism to make a winning debut over C&D and Charlie Appleby's colt warrants the utmost respect. However, he will need to improve to defy a 7lb penalty and POETRY OF TIME might be the one to take advantage. The step up to a mile seemed to stretch him at Newmarket and the return to this distance gives him every chance of shedding the maiden tag. Go Rimbaud chased home a smart type here over a mile and is expected to be in the mix.

An interesting race in which GO RIMBAUD gets the vote ahead of C&D winner Fort Rock and Poetry Of Time.
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AIGHEAR has bounced back to form recently, with the seven-year-old beaten just half a length when bidding for a third victory in succession at Newbury. Amie Waugh rode the mare to triumph both times at Ayr earlier in the autumn and this appears to be a fine opportunity for her to get back to winning ways. Spooky Wooky chased her home in September and has since placed over C&D, which earns him respect. Quercus Robur and Young Merlin head the remainder.

Aighear may be a starting point to calculations but SPOOKY WOOKY (nap) can take another step forward to get off the mark.
Class & Speed Card

Fergal O'Brien does well with his bumper performers and ELLENBOROUGH PARK could potentially be another exciting recruit. From the family of top-class chaser Lostintranslation, the five-year-old is likely to know his job and gets the vote at the chief expense of Lion Rose Sivola, a 100,000-pounds purchase following a point-to-point success in February. Sea The Day and Sailing By appeal most of the remainder.

85,000euros newcomer SEA THE DAY represents Dan Skelton and is taken to make a winning start to his career.
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INSTANT APPEAL made a bright start to life with Stephen Thorne when third over C&D last month. Previously, he ran eight times for Jessica Harrington and it looks notable that her stable jockey Shane Foley, who knows him well, comes in for the ride. Finsceal Annie was a solid second over this trip last week and Declan McDonogh, who has a good record on her, is on board again. Vlhova is in a consistent vein of form, which brings her into the equation, while Darkdeserthighway got back to winning ways over 7f at this venue recently. Everylittlestep isn't out of it on this drop back in trip.

VHLOVA makes plenty of appeal back on the AW after a fine Leopardstown second to a well-handicapped rival
Class & Speed Card

Media Legend wasn't at all disgraced on his first start when fifth over C&D and that experience is likely to have brought him forward. That said, he does face some interesting debutants, with TIGER'S NEST making the most appeal being a half-brother to a Grade 1 winner in the US. Others for the shortlist include the likes of Euston Hall and Dumuji.

The market should be highly informative but at this stage RAJBELLO gets the vote ahead of another newcomer in Breathe Easy.
Class & Speed Card

BARRETSTOWN won over C&D in September and is effectively just 1lb higher with Jack Cleary taking 5lb off his back. He has actually won two of his last four races in Dundalk, which is strong form in this contest. First-time blinkers brought about marked improvement in Blackjack Hills, who delivered over an extended mile in Gowran Park. He makes his Polytrack debut and is one to take seriously, especially if strong in the market. Deluca Chop hasn't appeared at this venue for some time but could grab a cheque, while Georg Zhukov should have more horses behind him than in front.

Of the two last-time-out winners in the field, BARRETSTOWN is the more appealing based on his C&D record and Jack Cleary's 5lb claim
Class & Speed Card

Shiplake has been gelded and steps up from 6f on his first appearance for Kevin Philippart De Foy having placed at Windsor when last seen. The main concern, though, is stall 14 so a chance is given to WARRIOR MODE. Dropped 3lb for his handicap debut effort at Haydock, the cut back to 7f and return to the all-weather both have the potential to see him in a much better light. Huscal and Wild Nature appear best of the rest.

Arctic Dawn looks well in under a penalty but LONGLAI has dropped to a dangerous mark and shaped nicely over C&D four weeks ago.
Class & Speed Card

PORSCHE LAD's three runs in Dundalk read '123' and he could motor his way to another success. It was this trip he won over and he remains on a competitive mark. A good run from Barretstown in the preceding race on the card would bode well for Limestone Red, who finished fourth behind him in September. Sam Coen claims 7lb aboard Kodi Brown, who has been placed in two of her last three races on turf so she is certainly of interest. Jawhary is a longstanding maiden in Ireland but is a contender, while Rising Sky isn't generally beaten overly far and tries a new trip.

A breakthrough win is on the cards for KODI BROWN with Sam Coen's 7lb claim a help in his bid to go one better than at Navan.
Class & Speed Card

Having regained the winning thread over C&D, Coul Angel merits respect given his progressive profile. However, the combination of a rise in class and 6lb penalty leaves him vulnerable and it could be worth chancing INVICTUS GOLD. The son of Invincible Spirit shaped better than the beaten distance suggests at Newmarket's July meeting, with the introduction of cheekpieces a potential source of improvement. Completely Random is also worth a second look.

This is a step up in class for COUL ANGEL but he is progressing well and can defy a penalty. Carbine Harvester may chase him home.
Class & Speed Card

CAMELEY DAYS hasn't looked back since joining Chris Dwyer and a hat-trick could be on the cards. The three-year-old arrives on the back of a ready triumph at Bath and, reverting to the all-weather, is only 4lb higher. Southbank recently landed the spoils over C&D, but a 5lb penalty will make life tougher and a bigger threat may emerge from reopposing second Smasher.

Progressive 3yo CAMELEY DAYS (nap) completed a double at Bath last week and is a big player if she can transfer her form back to AW.
Class & Speed Card

Veraison is likely to prove popular after securing triumphs at this venue and at Wolverhampton, but a 6lb penalty does demand a career-best performance. With that in mind, reopposing runner-up JET BLACK, who is now 9lb better off for their C&D encounter in mid-October, is taken to exact her revenge. Night Tara also arrives in good heart and is a feasible alternative.

Jet Black can reverse C&D placings with Veraison but NIGHT TARA may have the measure of them both back down in distance.
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