There were 49 Races on Thursday 20th November 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Thurles, 7 races at Warwick, 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | 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) (11/2 +39%)Crackalackin |
11/2(+39%) | (9) Crackalackin 11/2, May have needed the run when beaten 1 1/2l off 69 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; effective around 10f and suited by AW; in form with a fair mark still. 0-7 but he's reached the frame in last three handicaps; in the mix back up in trip. |
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2nd (4) (6/1 +25%)Party Island |
6/1(+25%) | (4) Party Island 6/1, No-show after an iffy start when down the field in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective over 10-12f and acts on AW; needs to bounce back. Four-time C&D winner but he's been unplaced in eight runs this year; passed over. |
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3rd (1) (33/1 -83%)Bearaway |
33/1(-83%) | (1) Bearaway 33/1, Well below form when beaten in a handicap over 10f at Epsom last time; effective around 10f and acts on AW; stamina to prove. On last winning mark but he needs a major revival back on AW. |
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4th (3) (16/1 -357%)Universal Story |
16/1(-357%) | (3) Universal Story 16/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off 67 over 2m at Southwell penultimate start; ran to form when second last time; effective 14-16f, acts on good and AW; progressing if a little short on enthusiasm, trip maybe too short. Two 2m wins this autumn and runner-up over 1m6f latest; respected back at this trip. |
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5th (5) (16/1 -60%)The Bay Warrior |
16/1(-60%) | (5) The Bay Warrior 16/1, Scored by 1/2l off 65 here three starts ago and back to form when third last time; suited by 11-12f and has most of his form on AW; needs more now down in trip. Seven-time AW winner who scored over C&D in September but he's been well held last twice. |
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6th (6) (9/2 +25%)Tortured Soul |
9/2(+25%) | (6) Tortured Soul 9/2, Made late headway down in trip when 6l third in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective over 7-12f and suited by AW; on a fair mark back up in trip. C&D winner who was eyecatcher at 7f latest; interesting on this big step back up in trip. |
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7th (10) (5/4 +50%)Age Of Time |
5/4(+50%) | (10) Age Of Time 5/4, Ran to form tried in cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 59 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; effective over 9-11f and acts best on AW; bit to prove back up in trip. Resurgent 4yo who won at Wolverhampton and remains well treated on old form; key player. |
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8th (11) (28/1 -27%)Gearing's Point |
28/1(-27%) | (11) Gearing's Point 28/1, Not out of it when falling in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell latest; effective over 11-12f on the Flat and acts on AW; bit to prove. Returns after a year off and is probably best watched back on the Flat. |
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9th (7) (25/1 -39%)Boston Run |
25/1(-39%) | (7) Boston Run 25/1, Below form when down the field in a 10f handicap at Windsor last time; effective over 8-10f and acts on AW; mark still looks stiff. 11-race maiden and has plenty to prove at this new trip for new yard; visor removed. |
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10th (2) (9/1 +10%)Dr Waksman |
9/1(+10%) | (2) Dr Waksman 9/1, Ran as though something was amiss when down the field in a handicap at Newbury most recently; effective over 10-11f and acts on AW; needs to bounce back. Went close at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in August but was tailed off last time and he's now 0-11. |
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11th (8) (25/1 -79%)Phaedra |
25/1(-79%) | (8) Phaedra 25/1, Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap over 11f at Southwell last time; effective over 11-12f; bit to prove on AW. Triple turf winner but she flopped back on AW last time and others are preferred. |

Universal Story's winning streak came to an end at Southwell last time, but there was no disgrace in finishing second and Jennie Candlish's upwardly mobile four-year-old has to remain of interest. That being said, a drop in trip might not play to her strengths and it could pay to side with AGE OF TIME. The gelding built on a Kempton second when winning in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton and a 3lb rise should not be problematic. Tortured Soul could also have a say.

Top of the list is the resurgent 4yo AGE OF TIME (nap), who won at Wolverhampton last month and remains well treated on his old form.
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) (10/3 -167%)Bami |
10/3(-167%) | (1) Bami 10/3, Ran slightly below debut level when beaten 3 1/4l into third in a 6f maiden at Southwell last time; effective at 6f and acts on all-weather; debut form has been franked at Listed level. Shown promise in 6f events, while leaving the impression this extra furlong will suit. |
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2nd (4) (15/8 +0%)Galileo Charm |
15/8(+0%) | (4) Galileo Charm 15/8, Raced wide and below form when fourth, beaten 7 1/2l, in a maiden here last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; effective at 7f and acts on all-weather; capable of better. Not helped by wide trip over C&D when last seen; major player on her Kempton debut effort. |
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3rd (3) (33/1 -106%)Fille Imbassee |
33/1(-106%) | (3) Fille Imbassee 33/1, Showed slight improvement in a hood when beaten 6l in a 9f maiden at Wolverhampton last time; dam a winner up to 2m and acts on all-weather; drop in trip may not suit. Plenty to find on the figures. |
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4th (13) (16/1 -33%)St Hilda |
16/1(-33%) | (13) St Hilda 16/1, 24 Jan; 13,000gns Saxon Warrior filly; half-sister to Optiva Star, useful at 8f; dam very useful at 9f; tough enough task on debut. 13,000gns yearling; by Saxon Warrior; check the betting. |
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5th (11) (80/1 +47%)Somethingintheair |
80/1(+47%) | (11) Somethingintheair 80/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a Kempton novice on only start; should be effective at 7-8f but faces a stiff task. Last of 12 when 300-1 in 7f contest at Kempton. |
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6th (14) (25/1 -79%)Urban Law |
25/1(-79%) | (14) Urban Law 25/1, Took a step back from debut form when down the field in an 8f maiden at Southwell last time; from a top course trainer; should handle 8f and could prove better in handicaps. Not beaten far at Chelmsford but suffered a heavy defeat later in October. |
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7th (12) (12/1 +33%)South Coast Star |
12/1(+33%) | (12) South Coast Star 12/1, Made a moderate debut after a slow start when well beaten in a 6f maiden at Chelmsford; drawn wide; should be effective at 7f and capable of improvement. Recorded a meagre RPR at Chelmsford but may improve upped to 7f. |
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8th (6) (200/1 -203%)Lesley Buckley |
200/1(-203%) | (6) Lesley Buckley 200/1, 2 Apr; 1,800gns Galileo Gold filly; half-sister to Conversant, fair at 6f; dam useful at 7f; up against it on debut. 1,800gns foal; by Galileo Gold; another newcomer who is probably best watched. |
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9th (9) (250/1 -67%)Querida Zarah |
250/1(-67%) | (9) Querida Zarah 250/1, Again showed little when well beaten in a 6f novice here last time; bred to want 8f; has plenty to prove. Dismal form claims, having finished last in both starts. |
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10th (8) (11/4 +95%)Poetic Grace |
11/4(+95%) | (8) Poetic Grace 11/4, Poor debut when well beaten in an auction race at Newmarket on her only start; should be effective at 7-8f but may need more time. Always behind when 250-1 in 7f sales race at Newmarket; interesting at this easier level. |
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11th (2) (18/1 -50%)Cracking Beauty |
18/1(-50%) | (2) Cracking Beauty 18/1, 8 Mar; 17,000gns breeze-up purchase by Cracksman; half-sister to Grey Britain, very smart from 8f to 12f; tough enough task on debut. 17,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Cracksman half-sister to ten winners; the pick of the newcomers. |
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12th (7) (66/1 -560%)Miss India |
66/1(-560%) | (7) Miss India 66/1, Below debut level when never involved from off the pace over 9f in a Wolverhampton maiden last time; trainer in form; bred to suit 6-8f and may do better in lower-grade handicaps. May still do better but is likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
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13th (5) (28/1 -40%)Haghoh |
28/1(-40%) | (5) Haghoh 28/1, 14 Mar; 2,000gns Inns Of Court filly; half-sister to Waleed, smart at 10f; probably best watched on debut. 2,000gns yearling; by Inns Of Court; probably best watched on debut. |
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14th (10) (9/1 +44%)Sands End |
9/1(+44%) | (10) Sands End 9/1, 16 Mar; New Bay filly; half-sister to California Fling, moderate at 6f; dam useful at 9f; wide draw makes debut task harder. Debutante by New Bay out of a 1m/1m1f winner; market informative. |

Galileo Charm shaped with considerable promise on her debut and although not as good over C&D last time, perhaps the addition of first-time cheekpieces will spark an improved performance. Despite that, preference is for BAMI, who has been crying out for a step up in trip on both of her racecourse appearances. Cracksman filly Cracking Beauty is related to a host of winners and wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to make an impact.

The biggest form contenders are BAMI and Galileo Charm, preferred in that order.
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 | 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) (7/1 -110%)Eagle Fang |
7/1(-110%) | (1) Eagle Fang 7/1, Ran roughly to form when beaten 8l in the Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; a value selection on the balance of his form. Useful hurdler, only two wins but has competed at a high level, noteworthy recruit. |
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2nd (11) (5/2 +44%)Kurasso Blue |
5/2(+44%) | (11) Kurasso Blue 5/2, Travelled well and ran to form benefitting from better ground and a drop in grade when winning a 4yo hurdle at Limerick over 2m by a head; returns from a layoff and has a little to find in this company. Promising youngster, won over hurdles in France and at Limerick on his second Irish start. |
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3rd (3) (5/1 +0%)Franciscan Rock |
5/1(+0%) | (3) Franciscan Rock 5/1, Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when 30l third in a beginners' chase over 2m4f at Gowran Park most recently; best at 3m and yet to show the same level over fences as hurdles. Smart 145-rated hurdler, three wins, has not looked a natural over fences but rated 138. |
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4th (5) (20/1 -208%)Mclaurey |
20/1(-208%) | (5) Mclaurey 20/1, Finished well down the field when up in grade off a stiff mark in the County Handicap Hurdle over 2m1f at Cheltenham last time; had been in good form prior and returns from a break; could be competitive. Won a Limerick maiden hurdle and a Leopardstown handicap before a County Hurdle flop. |
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5th (6) (4/1 +71%)Rushmount |
4/1(+71%) | (6) Rushmount 4/1, Outpaced and needed the run on chase debut when comfortably held in a beginners' chase over 2m4f at Down Royal; effective between 2½m and 3m and should improve with experience. Useful staying handicap hurdler last season, unconvincing chase form so far, may improve. |
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6th (9) (28/1 -75%)Ad Caelum |
28/1(-75%) | (9) Ad Caelum 28/1, Stable took this race last year; outpaced but improved from debut when second beaten 11l in a mares' chase over 2m3f at Clonmel; effective from 2½m to 3m on decent ground and can progress with the extra trip. Experienced four-time hurdle winner, second in two small-field chases, no appeal here. |
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7th (2) (7/1 -180%)Fishery Lane |
7/1(-180%) | (2) Fishery Lane 7/1, Pulled up in the Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Listed) over 2m7f at Fairyhouse last time; has a bit to find at this level. Won 2m4f maiden hurdle, pulled up in the Albert Bartlett, same fate in a handicap in April. |
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8th (7) (5/1 +17%)Toad Hall |
5/1(+17%) | (7) Toad Hall 5/1, Made mistakes but travelled well and held on gamely when back to form down in grade, winning a novice hurdle at Kilbeggan over 3m1f by a neck; a definite threat. Two wins gained at a modest level, will need to be more fluent than he was over hurdles. |
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9th (8) (150/1 -50%)Way Down South |
150/1(-50%) | (8) Way Down South 150/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced on chase debut when fourth beaten 34l in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Killarney; effective around 2½m with cut but looks flattered by his spring hurdle form. Maiden hurdle winner at Limerick last year, this is ambitious for his second chase start. |
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10th (10) (28/1 +30%)Fairyland Opera |
28/1(+30%) | (10) Fairyland Opera 28/1, Too keen after a break and needed the run when well beaten in a beginners' chase over 2m1f at Fairyhouse; effective around 2½m and could improve for that initial experience if settling better. Fair hurdles form at a modest level, in rear on chase debut at Fairyhouse, no appeal here. |
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11th (4) (50/1 -25%)Gatsby Grey |
50/1(-25%) | (4) Gatsby Grey 50/1, Needed the run when finishing down the field in a 12f maiden at The Curragh last time after a long layoff; must show significant improvement. Only flashes of his best form after finishing second in a Grade 1 novice hurdle in 2022. |

Willie Mullins saddles Fishery Lane and Toad Hall, with Paul Townend opting to partner the former. Pulled up on his last two starts, he is difficult to back with any great confidence. In truth, it's hard to be overly confident about any of these, with many of the main protagonists returning from breaks. Two from three at the venue, it might be worth siding with the race-fit RUSHMOUNT. Fifth in a stronger contest at Down Royal last month, it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. Starting off over fences, Eagle Fang and Kurasso Blue are sure to have plenty of supporters, with the former running some fine races in defeat last season.

With his fitness advanced by a run at Galway, course hurdles winner FRANCISCAN ROCK has fair prospects based on a 138 official rating
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 (3) (4/1 -220%)La Luna Artista |
4/1(-220%) | (3) La Luna Artista 4/1, Made a really promising debut when winning by a length in a juvenile bumper over 1m5f at Exeter. Should be effective at 2m over hurdles and looks the one to beat. 11-2 when just ridden out to win an Exeter 1m5f bumper on good to firm. |
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2nd (2) (13/8 +64%)Enya |
13/8(+64%) | (2) Enya 13/8, 30,000 euros Lord Of England filly; dam was very smart at 12f. Makes debut with a trainer in form and commands respect. 30,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to German 7f 2yo winner Elle. |
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3rd (7) (6/4 -20%)Whitletts |
6/4(-20%) | (7) Whitletts 6/4, Nathaniel filly and half-sister to Finnthemagician, a useful performer over 20f. Makes debut for a top trainer and poses a major threat. Half-sister to bumper winner Finnthemagician; dam bumper/2m hurdle winner; in a top yard. |
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4th (4) (125/1 -25%)Madame Pomone |
125/1(-25%) | (4) Madame Pomone 125/1, Pulled up in a mares' hurdle at Fakenham last time and has yet to find suitable conditions over hurdles; has everything to prove. Tailed off and pulled up in her first two races, so the early signs aren't encouraging. |
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5th (5) (18/1 -29%)Paxton Gold |
18/1(-29%) | (5) Paxton Gold 18/1, Had the run of the race and showed promise when beaten 10l into fourth in a juvenile bumper at Huntingdon on debut. Effective at 2m and may do well over hurdles. Beaten just under 10l in a good-ground Huntingdon bumper that wasn't strongly run. |
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|U| (1) (11/1 +67%)Arrigo Annie |
11/1(+67%) | (1) Arrigo Annie 11/1, Arrigo filly who is likely to need experience and appears up against it on debut. Half-sister to several German Flat winners including Valajani (useful 1m/1m2f). |
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|PU| (6) (150/1 -50%)Tangled Webb |
150/1(-50%) | (6) Tangled Webb 150/1, Maxios filly and half-sister to Diamond Dice, who was fair over 20f. Faces a tough task on debut. Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Diamond Dice; dam unraced; market can guide. |

Having landed a junior bumper on her debut at Exeter, LA LUNA ARTISTA gets a tentative vote on her hurdles bow. Jane Williams' filly scored with something in hand and has all the attributes to excel in this discipline. Market support for Dan Skelton's newcomer Whitletts may prove significant and she cannot be ruled out, while Enya and Arrigo Annie are others of interest.

Whitletts is of obvious interest given her connections but a chance is taken on ENYA whose dam was Group placed on the Flat.
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 (8) (5/6 +9%)Richie's Rocket |
5/6(+9%) | (8) Richie's Rocket 5/6, Fair debut when third, beaten 4 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket. Effective at 7f and has a chance on that form. Promising third of 15, best of the newcomers, in 7f contest at Newmarket; respected. |
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2nd (7) (9/1 +0%)One Of The Boys |
9/1(+0%) | (7) One Of The Boys 9/1, 3 Apr; 95,000 euros Sioux Nation colt; half-brother to Magna Grecia Star, very useful at 7f; dam fair at 6f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. 95,000euros yearling; by Sioux Nation; market support should be heeded. |
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3rd (4) (125/1 -279%)Chelio |
125/1(-279%) | (4) Chelio 125/1, Made a modest debut after a slow start, beaten 6l in a maiden at Kempton. Likely to appreciate 7f or 8f and should have more to come. Never landed a blow in 7f maiden at Kempton. |
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4th (1) (11/2 +8%)Alma De Fuego |
11/2(+8%) | (1) Alma De Fuego 11/2, Small improvement tried in tongue-tie when beaten 4 1/4l in a novice at Kempton last time; pedigree mix of speed and stamina; needs improvement. Didn't look totally straightforward on debut but posted a better effort next time. |
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5th (10) (80/1 -627%)Amber Hamur |
80/1(-627%) | (10) Amber Hamur 80/1, Confirmed debut promise when beaten 5l in a novice at Kempton. Bred to be effective from 6f to 8f and may do better in handicaps. Has shown some ability but looks a handicap prospect. |
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6th (9) (33/1 -175%)Solar Phoenix |
33/1(-175%) | (9) Solar Phoenix 33/1, Stepped back from debut when the ground was too soft, beaten 6 1/4l in a novice over 8f at Bath. Effective at 8f and needs improvement to get off the mark. May show improvement, with this drop in trip worth exploring. |
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7th (11) (18/1 -157%)Laughterintherain |
18/1(-157%) | (11) Laughterintherain 18/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a novice at Newmarket only start; trainer in form; likely to be effective around 7/8f; may need more time. Disappointing favourite at Newmarket but is evidently thought capable of much better. |
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8th (3) (28/1 -100%)Causing Problems |
28/1(-100%) | (3) Causing Problems 28/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Yarmouth last time. Bred for middle distances and may do better over further. AW debutant who has something to find on his turf efforts. |
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9th (5) (28/1 +0%)Keep It Classic |
28/1(+0%) | (5) Keep It Classic 28/1, Well beaten in a novice at Newmarket on debut and likely to be suited by 7f or 8f. Needs more time to develop. Represents major yard but was well behind Richie's Rocket at Newmarket. |
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10th (2) (20/1 -11%)Aneirin's Sword |
20/1(-11%) | (2) Aneirin's Sword 20/1, 7 May; 70,000gns Mehmas gelding; half-brother to Under Siege, very useful at 8f; dam smart at 5f; others preferred on debut. 70,000gns yearling; Mehmas half-brother to an AW winner; interesting newcomer. |

One Of The Boys is a notable debutant as a 95,000-euro yearling purchase, but RICHIE'S ROCKET can put his experience to good use. Ralph Beckett's colt hit the frame in a warm Newmarket novice event on his first start last month and a similar level of performance is likely to be good enough. Alma De Fuego has also displayed enough ability to warrant some interest.

The clear form pick is RICHIE'S ROCKET, who posted a solid-looking effort at Newmarket. Aneirin's Sword is second choice.
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 | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (7) (6/1 -71%)Stoneyford Lady |
6/1(-71%) | (7) Stoneyford Lady 6/1, Improved on hurdle form when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in a beginners' chase here last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/4m, acts on soft and good ground. Consistent and looks well treated back in handicap company. Half-sister to Captain Guinness made promising C&D chase debut last month; can go well. |
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2nd (13) (6/1 +33%)Stily |
6/1(+33%) | (13) Stily 6/1, Ran to form when 15l third in a 2m5f handicap chase here last time. Blinkers tried for the first time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m. In form but has a modest strike rate. Possibly didn't stay over 2m6f here last month; blinkers fitted and dropped in trip. |
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3rd (14) (16/1 -78%)Baltinglass Hill |
16/1(-78%) | (14) Baltinglass Hill 16/1, Ran to form and did best of those forcing a strong pace when beaten 2 1/2l off 79 over 2m3f at Clonmel last time. Best suited by 2m on good ground. Recent Clonmel third puts him in the mix but ideally wants better ground. |
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4th (10) (8/1 +11%)Toon Town |
8/1(+11%) | (10) Toon Town 8/1, Had every chance and improved slightly for softer ground when beaten 8l in a 2m1f handicap chase at Clonmel last time. Effective at 2m with some cut; showing steady improvement over fences. Well beaten twice recently at Clonmel; lot more needed. |
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5th (12) (12/1 -20%)Chosen Shant |
12/1(-20%) | (12) Chosen Shant 12/1, Flattered by proximity off a steady pace when beaten 10l in the T.A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase (Listed) over 2m5f at Clonmel last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and acts on any ground, but not always reliable in repeating good runs. Out of her depth on latest in Clonmel mares Listed early this month; others preferred. |
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6th (4) (7/1 -40%)Tell Nobody Nothin |
7/1(-40%) | (4) Tell Nobody Nothin 7/1, Ran to form when just beaten by a well-handicapped rival, finishing second by 5l in a 2m4f handicap chase at Naas. Trainer in form; effective from 2m to 3m and fairly treated on hurdle form. Chased home a gambled-on winner at Naas recently; back in trip and a definite player. |
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7th (16) (25/1 -25%)Romella |
25/1(-25%) | (16) Romella 25/1, Won by 10l off 85 over 2m at Tipperary three starts back. Unsuited by rain-softened ground when seventh, beaten 14l off 73 last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and well treated on hurdle form. Capable low-grade hurdler but 8lb out of handicap on chase return and wants better ground. |
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8th (15) (12/1 +14%)The Border Boy |
12/1(+14%) | (15) The Border Boy 12/1, Ran to form when 6 1/2l third in a 2m handicap hurdle here most recently; needs plenty more to be competitive. Placed form in low-grade handicap hurdles of late; 7lb out of handicap on chasing debut. |
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9th (3) (12/1 -140%)Sayitfirst |
12/1(-140%) | (3) Sayitfirst 12/1, Scored by 3 1/2l off 89 at Sligo three runs back. Travelled well but was outbattled late when second, beaten a short-head off 99 last time. Effective at 2m on decent ground and progressing over fences. In terrific form last month, albeit on better ground; big player again if handling ground. |
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|U| (2) (10/1 +0%)Farrokh |
10/1(+0%) | (2) Farrokh 10/1, Ran to form, benefitting from a strong pace when beaten 8l in a 2m handicap hurdle at Limerick last time. In good form previously but still has a bit to find. Maiden chaser back from hurdling; would prefer better ground. |
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10th (8) (16/1 +52%)Tomas O Maille |
16/1(+52%) | (8) Tomas O Maille 16/1, Made mistakes and ran below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Usually held up; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on good ground, though form has tailed off this autumn. 0-5 chasing, never counting over C&D last month; 3lb lower but others preferred. |
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11th (5) (10/1 +29%)Luimneach |
10/1(+29%) | (5) Luimneach 10/1, Unseated in a handicap chase at Galway last time early; may ideally prefer easier ground and yet to take to chasing. Dual hurdle winner but not yet as effective a chaser but 11lb lower so don't rule out. |
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12th (9) (16/1 +20%)Listenheretomejack |
16/1(+20%) | (9) Listenheretomejack 16/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a 2m6f handicap chase at Tramore last time. In good form before a long absence; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on soft or good ground. Down in the weights but must prove ability after the layoff. Promising efforts in handicap chases in summer of 2024 but best watched after long absence. |
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13th (6) (33/1 -65%)Saint Peregrine |
33/1(-65%) | (6) Saint Peregrine 33/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Sligo last time when still in contention. Usually held up and returning from a short break. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on yielding or good ground and unexposed over fences. Faller two out behind Sayitfirst at Sligo last time when not out of it. |
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|PU| (11) (7/1 +30%)One And Only |
7/1(+30%) | (11) One And Only 7/1, Failed to stay when down the field in a 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recently; needs to improve to feature. Second off this mark at Downpatrick last year; lack of recent run a concern. |

SAYITFIRST is in the form of her life at present. Successful at Sligo early last month and beaten just a short head on recent starts at Tramore and Down Royal, she would be a deserving winner of this competitive affair. A C&D runner-up on her first start over fences, Stoneyford Lady is an obvious danger. A half-sister to Captain Guinness, it'll be disappointing if this Henry de Bromhead-trained six-year-old isn't involved towards the business end. Tell Nobody Nothin might be suited by the drop in trip and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to get involved. Barry Connell's Farrokh, the long-absent Listenheretomejack, Clonmel third Baltinglass Hill and the first-time-blinkered Stily are others for the shortlist.

After a promising recent C&D chase debut STONEYFORD LADY could be the one to beat in handicap company
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) (16/1 +0%)Our Dylan |
16/1(+0%) | (2) Our Dylan 16/1, Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Worcester last time; effective between 2m and 2½m, acts on soft and good ground; current mark looks fair. In good form last winter but made a low-key reappearance last month. |
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2nd (14) (11/1 +61%)Watchoutitscookie |
11/1(+61%) | (14) Watchoutitscookie 11/1, Made too much use of when stepped back up in trip and well beaten in a 2m7f handicap chase at Worcester last time; returning from a break and has a bit to find. Won over C&D in 2023 but is far too inconsistent to rely upon. |
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3rd (5) (13/2 +54%)Staff Sergeant Len |
13/2(+54%) | (5) Staff Sergeant Len 13/2, Needed the run when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective around 2½m and acts on good ground; has shown inconsistent form. Safely held on seasonal/stable debut but has headgear back on here; can do better. |
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4th (12) (25/1 +0%)Masonbrook Meadow |
25/1(+0%) | (12) Masonbrook Meadow 25/1, Scored by 3/4l off 76 over 2m1f at Exeter two starts ago; unsuited by softer ground when fifth beaten 19l off 78 last time; effective at 2m on good ground but inconsistent overall. Belatedly off mark with hard-fought win last month; safely held since; others preferred. |
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5th (1) (7/1 -56%)Harry Bright |
7/1(-56%) | (1) Harry Bright 7/1, Outpaced and looked to need the run when down the field in a novice hurdle over 2m at Chepstow last time; appeared to require a stiffer test and may need further than 2m; should come on for that reappearance. Always behind on seasonal debut but both runs in March were promising; handicap debut. |
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6th (10) (12/1 +52%)Jukebox Annie |
12/1(+52%) | (10) Jukebox Annie 12/1, Showed greenness and almost fell early when below form and well beaten in a 2m handicap hurdle at Worcester last time; effective at 2m and suited by fast ground; struggling to make an impact in handicaps. Safely held in three spring handicaps; returns from break in need of improvement. |
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7th (3) (16/1 +0%)John Locke |
16/1(+0%) | (3) John Locke 16/1, Travelled well but found little after a bad error when comfortably held in a 2m handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; blinkers on for the first time; effective around 2½m; well treated on old form but needs to prove ability remains. Didn't run badly when back over hurdles this month but others appeal more all the same. |
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8th (9) (18/1 -50%)Call Your Bluff |
18/1(-50%) | (9) Call Your Bluff 18/1, Needed the run after a wind operation when well beaten in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time; second run since wind surgery; looks a strong stayer over hurdles but inconsistent so far. Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was tailed off on recent seasonal/stable debut. |
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|F| (11) (12/1 -71%)Danzini |
12/1(-71%) | (11) Danzini 12/1, Returned to form when allowed a relatively easy lead and beaten 3l off 78 over 2m7f at Exeter last time; effective at 3m on a sound surface and looks on a fair mark. Second at Exeter last month but this race is stronger and drop back in trip not ideal. |
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|U| (6) (15/2 -67%)Prairie Diamond |
15/2(-67%) | (6) Prairie Diamond 15/2, Won this race last year; below form after being made too much use of when comfortably held over 2m3f at Taunton last time; in good form prior to that and returning from a long layoff; effective at 2½m and the sharp track should suit; could bounce back. Won this race a year ago; contender if fully tuned up after 357-day absence. |
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|U| (7) (15/2 +25%)Alright Dai |
15/2(+25%) | (7) Alright Dai 15/2, Made mistakes, was outpaced and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time; returns after a short break; effective around 2½m and should come on for that latest run. Dual 2m4f winner last winter; ran poorly in summer, after a break; has a point to prove. |
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|PU| (4) (9/2 +47%)Squire Danagher |
9/2(+47%) | (4) Squire Danagher 9/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Worcester on latest start; trainer in form and returns after a short break; effective at 2m but may not stay further; multiple flat winner. Pulled up on handicap hurdle debut but could still have significant potential. |
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|PU| (13) (15/2 -50%)Path Of Stars |
15/2(-50%) | (13) Path Of Stars 15/2, Ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off 74 over 2m5f at Sedgefield last time; effective between 2m and 2m4f, acts on good ground; generally consistent at this level. 0-9 over hurdles but made the frame in all four handicaps; probably won't be far away. |
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|PU| (8) (20/1 +0%)Mach Ten |
20/1(+0%) | (8) Mach Ten 20/1, Outpaced and in need of the run when well beaten in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last time; effective at 2m and may prefer better ground; has plenty to prove at present. Soundly beaten on last month's stable debut and now 0-10 over hurdles; cheekpieces on. |

PRAIRIE DIAMOND hasn't been seen since letting down favourite-backers at Taunton almost a year ago, but that came just a week after he landed this race and he is selected in the hope that he returns in the same sort of form. Path Of Stars has been performing with credit, although she remains a maiden, while Danzini took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Exeter. Squire Danagher is thrown in on his Flat form but on the evidence of his Worcester display, he is nowhere near the same force.

It's far too early two write off SQUIRE DANAGHER, who was pulled up on his handicap hurdle debut but drops significantly in grade.
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 (4) (4/1 0%)Cristal D'estruval |
4/1(0%) | (4) Cristal D'estruval 4/1, Made a very promising debut when a neck winner in a 3m maiden at Lisronagh; effective at 3m in points and acts on heavy ground; brings potential to hurdles. Irish point winner who fetched £400,000 at a Cheltenham sale in March. |
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2nd (2) (4/6 +52%)Baron Noir |
4/6(+52%) | (2) Baron Noir 4/6, Improved to win a notable bumper at Punchestown by 1 1/2l last time; effective between 2m and 2m2f, acts on soft and good ground; brings plenty of potential to hurdles. The form of his three bumper runs for Alan King stacks up impressively; exciting. |
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3rd (3) (11/2 -214%)Bossman Jack |
11/2(-214%) | (3) Bossman Jack 11/2, Made a very promising debut when winning a bumper over 1m7f at Wincanton by 3l; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; an interesting hurdles debutant for a top yard. £50,000 3yo; wasn't overly pressed to win a Wincanton bumper on good to soft in January. |
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4th (8) (6/1 -9%)Loaded And Locked |
6/1(-9%) | (8) Loaded And Locked 6/1, Made a promising rules debut when winning a maiden bumper at Worcester by a length last time; effective at 2m and acts on good ground; respected on hurdles debut. £80,000 recruit after Irish point win and he landed his bumper very easily. |
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5th (5) (200/1 -150%)Ercall Fox |
200/1(-150%) | (5) Ercall Fox 200/1, Telescope gelding who is probably best watched on debut. Third foal; dam 2m4f-3m1f chase winner, half-sister to 2m1f chase winner Thunder Run. |
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6th (11) (50/1 +24%)Wannabe |
50/1(+24%) | (11) Wannabe 50/1, Green and made mistakes when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; more to come, though probably in handicaps. He did show ability in his two runs over hurdles but was beaten 22l and 31l. |
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7th (13) (100/1 +0%)Hyperbole |
100/1(+0%) | (13) Hyperbole 100/1, Yard won this last year; outclassed when down the field in a novice hurdle at Newbury last time; trainer in form and effective at 2m; has a bit to prove over hurdles. In a good yard but instantly opposable on what she's shown in her first races over hurdles. |
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8th (10) (150/1 +0%)Thorgath |
150/1(+0%) | (10) Thorgath 150/1, Outpaced and never threatened when well held in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow on debut; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; likely to need more time over hurdles. Last of three in his bumper and 100-1 when tailed off on hurdling debut at Chepstow. |
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9th (1) (200/1 -400%)Ask A Sainte |
200/1(-400%) | (1) Ask A Sainte 200/1, Went the wrong way from debut when finishing down the field in a bumper at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m and acts on good ground; hard to recommend. Made a promising bumper debut at Wincanton but fared less well at Uttoxeter. |
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10th (7) (250/1 -213%)Glenmuick |
250/1(-213%) | (7) Glenmuick 250/1, Showed little on debut when well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Worcester on sole start; has plenty to find. Well down the field in a Worcester bumper when weak in the betting. |
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11th (12) (40/1 -21%)Yummy |
40/1(-21%) | (12) Yummy 40/1, Showed promise on debut when well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Worcester on only start; should be effective at 2m over hurdles; needs to improve considerably. 82,000euros 3yo; a weak 10-1 at Worcester (bumper on good) and finished midfield. |
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12th (9) (33/1 -50%)My Boy Beasty |
33/1(-50%) | (9) My Boy Beasty 33/1, Promising debut when finishing 9 1/2l fourth in a maiden hurdle at Worcester on first start; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; should improve. Fourth of 14 when beaten just under 10l on bumper debut at Worcester (good to soft). |
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|PU| (6) (300/1 -50%)Geordie Bay |
300/1(-50%) | (6) Geordie Bay 300/1, Geordieland gelding and half-brother to Tarbuck, who was fair over 20f; faces a stiff task on debut. Half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Tarbuck; dam unraced; had wind surgery. |

An interesting maiden hurdle, emphasised by the fact that those with the best form have yet to tackle an obstacle in public. Notable entrants include Dan Skelton's Bossman Jack, who landed a bumper at Wincanton in fine style back in January, and Cristal D'estruval, who fetched 400,000 pounds after a success between the flags. Loaded And Locked is another worthy of consideration, but the vote goes to BARON NOIR. A dual bumper winner, including at the Punchestown Festival, he could be a nice type to go to war with over timber.

This looks a strong maiden. BARON NOIR showed a level of form in bumpers to suggest he could take very high rank in novice hurdles.
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) (5/4 +0%)Bayaann |
5/4(+0%) | (1) Bayaann 5/4, 26 Feb; 410,000gns Too Darn Hot colt; half-brother to I Can Fly, top-class at 8f; dam useful at 8f; can go well on debut for top yard. 410,000gns yearling; striking newcomer and he needs a close look in market. |
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2nd (3) (22/1 -57%)Lake Como |
22/1(-57%) | (3) Lake Como 22/1, Again ran to a modest level when well beaten in a 9f novice at Wolverhampton last time; pedigree suggests speed; ex-Aidan O'Brien and can be expected to improve at some stage. Well-held eighth in both runs so far and needs a transformation back in trip. |
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3rd (4) (10/1 -43%)Oracle Mission |
10/1(-43%) | (4) Oracle Mission 10/1, 12 Mar; 75,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Wootton Bassett; dam poor at 10f; up against it on debut. 75,000euros breeze-up 2yo; plenty of stamina in pedigree but he needs watching in market. |
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4th (11) (7/2 +22%)Tuyoof |
7/2(+22%) | (11) Tuyoof 7/2, 25 Feb; Pinatubo filly; one to consider on debut. Has smart pedigree and interesting to see how she figures in market. |
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5th (10) (14/1 -300%)Quilt |
14/1(-300%) | (10) Quilt 14/1, Took a step back from debut when comfortably held in a maiden at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; bred for middle distances and likely to improve over further. Promising fourth on Kempton debut but was well below that form at Newcastle last time. |
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6th (7) (15/2 0%)That's Random |
15/2(0%) | (7) That's Random 15/2, 29 May; Bated Breath gelding; half-brother to Completely Random, smart at 6f; dam very useful at 5f; others preferred. Yard 13% with 2yos this year and market should guide on debut. |
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7th (2) (16/1 +76%)Black Tango |
16/1(+76%) | (2) Black Tango 16/1, Again ran to a moderate level when well beaten in a maiden at Southwell last time; shows speed in pedigree and may do better over shorter than 7f; handicaps likely to suit best. Beaten 14l or more in two 7f maidens this autumn and was 200-1 at Southwell last time. |
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8th (8) (66/1 +0%)Worlington |
66/1(+0%) | (8) Worlington 66/1, Made a poor debut when well beaten in a novice at Kempton on sole start; yet to find suitable conditions and looks the type to improve in handicaps. 125-1 on Kempton debut (7f, AW) two weeks ago and he finished a tailed off in last of nine. |
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9th (9) (25/1 +0%)Flyta |
25/1(+0%) | (9) Flyta 25/1, 6 Feb; 45,000 euros Starman filly; half-sister to King Of Scotia, very useful at 6f; dam very useful at 6f at 2yo; tough enough task on debut. 45,000euros yearling; yard 0-7 with 2yos this year and she could be one for later on. |
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10th (5) (16/1 +52%)Raise The Stakes |
16/1(+52%) | (5) Raise The Stakes 16/1, Showed small improvement when comfortably held in a maiden over 8f at Southwell last time; pedigree suggests speed and may prefer shorter trips; handicaps could prove more suitable. Well held in his two runs at 1m last month, with best RPR of 41. |

Quilt would prove a live threat if bouncing back to the form of her debut fourth at Kempton, but a subsequent fifth in a class 5 contest at Newcastle tempers enthusiasm. It could be worth chancing one of the newcomers, with BAYAANN topping the bill. Having fetched 410,000gns as a yearling, connections will be hoping he can recoup some of that expenditure by making a winning debut. Oracle Mission and That's Random require a market check.

Top of the list is the striking newcomer BAYAANN, who cost 410,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to a smart 2yo winner.
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 | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (5) (15/2 -200%)William Tell |
15/2(-200%) | (5) William Tell 15/2, Ran to form for a ready win when landing a maiden hurdle at Cork over 2m2f by 2l last time; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts on good ground; may stay further with more to come. Stablemate of Nelson Muntz, rated 5lb inferior but has potential for improvement. |
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2nd (2) (9/1 -13%)Heron's Butler |
9/1(-13%) | (2) Heron's Butler 9/1, Improved up in trip when winning a maiden hurdle here by a nose last time; effective 2-2 3/4m, acts on good ground; progressive performer whose latest form has been franked. Promoted C&D maiden winner five weeks ago, looks held by Nelson Muntz on Kilbeggan running. |
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3rd (4) (8/1 -60%)Nelson Muntz |
8/1(-60%) | (4) Nelson Muntz 8/1, Outpaced but ran to form seeing out the longer trip when fourth, beaten 2l, in a novice hurdle over 2m4f here last time; effective 2m over hurdles, handles any ground, and remains in good form. Not beaten far in fourth over 2m4f here last time, pedigree provides positive signals. |
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4th (7) (4/1 +20%)Melbourne Shamrock |
4/1(+20%) | (7) Melbourne Shamrock 4/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; returning from a long layoff; effective around 2 1/4m, acts on soft ground; point and bumper form suggest he should be capable of better, though this looks demanding. Point winner; promising bumper run, picked up an injury at Fairyhouse almost a year ago. |
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5th (1) (7/2 +42%)Found A Diamond |
7/2(+42%) | (1) Found A Diamond 7/2, Ran to form when winning a maiden hurdle here over 2m6f by 1 1/2l last time; effective 2-2 3/4m, acts on heavy and good ground; in good form but needs more up in grade. Winning favourite in a C&D maiden three weeks ago, more on his plate now. |
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6th (6) (18/1 -29%)Luck Between Us |
18/1(-29%) | (6) Luck Between Us 18/1, Improved again when finishing 2l third in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Sligo on his most recent start; cheekpieces fitted for the first time; effective at 2m4f on good ground; capable of winning a race but faces a tough task here. Placed in two Sligo maiden hurdles, appears well held by St Lawrence's Well on bumper form. |
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7th (3) (40/1 -21%)Huntsgrove |
40/1(-21%) | (3) Huntsgrove 40/1, Outclassed when fourth, beaten 26l, in a novice hurdle over 2m5f at Galway last time; ideally wants 2m4f; effective around 2 1/2m, acts on good ground; yet to take to chasing and bit to prove back in this discipline. Very experienced but has looked limited since winning a maiden at Sligo in May. |
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|F| (8) (11/4 0%)St Lawrence's Well |
11/4(0%) | (8) St Lawrence's Well 11/4, Ran to form when beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Clonmel last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on good ground; point and bumper winner whose debut form has been franked at Listed level, suggesting more to come over hurdles. Point and bumper winner, a shade disappointing in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. |

Clearly appreciating the step up in trip when successful here, FOUND A DIAMOND might be able to follow up. The five-year-old will again be ridden by Shane Markey, who claims a valuable 7lb. One of two Harry Kelly-trained representatives in the line-up, Nelson Muntz sets the standard with a mark of 117. Upped in trip after finishing fourth on his latest outing, he was a long way in front of Heron's Butler when they clashed at Kilbeggan in September. Pulled up and subsequently found to be lame when last seen over 11 months ago, point-to-point winner Melbourne Shamrock is of definite interest, while St Lawrence's Well and William Tell are others capable of making an impact.

Hard to know what to expect from Melbourne Shamrock after almost a year off. NELSON MUNTZ may be a safer option
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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) (4/9 +39%)St Irene |
4/9(+39%) | (7) St Irene 4/9, Made a very promising debut when second, beaten 2¼l, behind a useful rival in a novice hurdle over 2m at Newbury last time; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft or good ground; should open her account soon. Good effort when 40-1 second on stable/hurdles debut at Newbury (2m); big player.. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 +55%)Border Gem |
5/1(+55%) | (2) Border Gem 5/1, Improved for the step up in trip when fourth, beaten 11l, in a novice hurdle over 2m6f at Newton Abbot last time; effective around 2¾m and still progressing, likely to come into her own in handicaps. Ran well last time; going the right way although not sure drop back in trip is ideal.. |
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3rd (1) (40/1 +20%)Adaay Dancing |
40/1(+20%) | (1) Adaay Dancing 40/1, Bit too free and never threatened when well beaten in a handicap over 12f at Kempton last time; has plenty to find starting out over hurdles. Well beaten at triple-figure odds in two hurdles starts in the spring; much more needed.. |
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4th (4) (9/1 -80%)Innisfree Pearl |
9/1(-80%) | (4) Innisfree Pearl 9/1, Ran to form but tired late on when stepped up in trip, beaten 6¼l in a handicap over 2m at Kempton last time; returns from a break and hard to fancy. Flat winner for Tom Ward; siblings include two winners over hurdles; stable debut. |
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5th (6) (9/1 -80%)Miss Tiara |
9/1(-80%) | (6) Miss Tiara 9/1, Bit free but improved on her debut when second, beaten 4l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f at Exeter last time; effective around 2m5f and suited by fast ground; improving and a threat if building on that run. Improved effort at Exeter (2m5f) latest; may build on that but this trip isn't ideal.. |
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6th (5) (20/1 -167%)Jetty May |
20/1(-167%) | (5) Jetty May 20/1, Bit too free and below form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Ludlow last time; point form indicates she may need further than 2m under rules. Yet to show much in three starts, including when upped in trip latest.. |
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7th (3) (125/1 -279%)Cinq Douzaine |
125/1(-279%) | (3) Cinq Douzaine 125/1, Raced keenly and was outclassed when comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last time; looks to need more time. Double-figure prices and well beaten in all three starts across both codes.. |

Nick Scholfield almost enjoyed a winner with his first runner as a trainer when ST IRENE found only one too strong at Newbury. The grey showed useful bumper form in smart company for Ben Brookhouse and sets a decent standard in this. Miss Tiara also occupied the runner-up berth on her latest outing, although there was less substance to that Exeter contest. Border Gem and Jetty May could be the ones to fight out second.

Listed-placed bumper performer ST IRENE is a confident choice assuming she's able to repeat or better her recent hurdling debut.
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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 (5) (15/8 +63%)Crazierthandaisy |
15/8(+63%) | (5) Crazierthandaisy 15/8, Below form and looked in need of further when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Punchestown most recently; top jockey back on board; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; could improve further now handicapping. Latest Punchestown defeat is readily forgiven; she wouldn't be remotely exposed just yet. |
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2nd (4) (10/3 +49%)Audacious Annie |
10/3(+49%) | (4) Audacious Annie 10/3, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on good; needs to bounce back. Hasn't hit the ground running this season but getting back on this slower ground can help. |
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3rd (3) (10/3 +17%)Dramatic Encore |
10/3(+17%) | (3) Dramatic Encore 10/3, Confirmed hurdles debut level when second, beaten 1/2l, in a novice hurdle at Doncaster last time; tongue-tie first time; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; open to further improvement now handicapping. In good form switched to hurdles last season; only a 5yo and likely to improve further. |
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4th (2) (22/1 -267%)Politacus |
22/1(-267%) | (2) Politacus 22/1, Suited by aggressive tactics and improved again when beaten 1/2l off 114 over 2m at Kelso last time; effective from 2m to 2m5f, acts on soft and good; progressive when last seen but has an absence to overcome. An improving mare when last seen in May 2024; trainer is adept at getting them fit at home. |
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5th (7) (4/1 -45%)Pismo Beach |
4/1(-45%) | (7) Pismo Beach 4/1, Ran to form to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Hexham over 2m4f by 2 1/2l last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; has potential from this mark back in a handicap. Steady improver; has a bit to prove on soft ground but appealing otherwise. |
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6th (1) (12/1 -85%)Epinephrine |
12/1(-85%) | (1) Epinephrine 12/1, Huge drifter, race may have come too soon when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Newbury last time; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft; needs to bounce back now stepping up in trip. Low-mileage 5yo who could still have more improvement to come over this new trip. |

PISMO BEACH didn't really need to improve to make the breakthrough at short odds at Hexham last month and the form of her earlier Newbury third looks strong, not least because the second is now rated 130. The Stuart Edmunds-trained five-year-old has a fitness edge over her likely threats, which include Crazierthandaisy, Dramatic Encore and Politacus, and that might prove crucial.

All six have chances. PISMO BEACH (nap) was entitled to win her maiden last time but that continued her steady progress.
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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 (2) (6/4 +8%)Aramis Grey |
6/4(+8%) | (2) Aramis Grey 6/4, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 84 over 7f at Chelmsford last time; usually held up and effective at 6/7f, acts on all-weather; has a chance if repeating latest run. Good third in last two runs and latest was behind an improver on Polytrack; key player. |
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2nd (5) (15/2 +53%)Court Drive |
15/2(+53%) | (5) Court Drive 15/2, Bit below form when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time. Effective at 6f and acts on all-weather; has lost form recently. Won at Pontefract in August but she's been up and down since and others are more solid. |
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3rd (3) (13/2 +41%)Queue Dos |
13/2(+41%) | (3) Queue Dos 13/2, Scored by a neck off 73 over 7f at Wolverhampton on her penultimate start; well below form when tenth last time. Effective at 6/7f and acts on all-weather; current mark looks quite stiff. Hard to predict but she won on her penultimate run; dangerous if she can bounce back again. |
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4th (4) (9/4 -20%)So Sassy |
9/4(-20%) | (4) So Sassy 9/4, Scored by a short-head off 68 here on her penultimate start and ran to form when third last time. Trainer in form; effective at 6/7f and acts on all-weather; a sprinter with more to offer. Won over C&D before a solid third at Chelmsford last time; possibilities. |
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5th (1) (11/2 -83%)Lady Of Andros |
11/2(-83%) | (1) Lady Of Andros 11/2, Returned to form when beaten 3l off 86 at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 6f and acts on a sound surface. Usually consistent in handicaps. Sole win was on debut but was a good third in a Class 4 at Wolverhampton latest; respected. |

Having proved far more competitive reverting to handicap company when finishing third at Wolverhampton recently, a race of this nature looks well within LADY OF ANDROS' compass. The three-year-old makes plenty of appeal racing off an untouched mark and a belated second career victory may beckon. Aramis Grey arrives in good heart and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of So Sassy.

It's hard to rule out any of these but ARAMIS GREY gets the vote ahead of Lady Of Andros and So Sassy.
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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 (9) (1/5 +30%)Place De La Nation |
1/5(+30%) | (9) Place De La Nation 1/5, Yard has won three of the last ten runnings of this race. Had every chance but was outclassed though improved when beaten 4l in the Grade 1 Triumph Hurdle over 2m1f at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; should be winning soon for top yard, drops in grade. Stands out in this company on her Triumph Hurdle fifth, this should be a formality. |
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2nd (1) (10/3 +5%)Divaboriva |
10/3(+5%) | (1) Divaboriva 10/3, Improved from debut when second, beaten 6l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Cork last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m, acts with cut; progressive and with form franked, remains competitive. Smart bumper performer, made a good start to her hurdling career, faces a top-class rival. |
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3rd (3) (18/1 +10%)Glenmalure Lady |
18/1(+10%) | (3) Glenmalure Lady 18/1, Had every chance and ran to form when comfortably held in a Listed novice hurdle over 3m at Cork last time. Effective around 2½m and should be capable of finding a maiden. Won three from ten starts in points, a distant second at Tramore, struggled at Cork. |
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4th (6) (33/1 +18%)Toor Idaho |
33/1(+18%) | (6) Toor Idaho 33/1, Ran to form but was well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Clonmel last time. Effective around 2¾m, acts on good ground; bit to prove after a couple of poor runs and looks vulnerable in this grade. Second at Ballinrobe in August is beginning to look like a flash in the pan. |
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5th (8) (33/1 -175%)Moonlight Paradise |
33/1(-175%) | (8) Moonlight Paradise 33/1, Showed minor promise on hurdle debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Clonmel last time. Effective around 2½m, acts on yielding and good ground; should improve for initial experience. Beat a subsequent winner when winning a point, should improve from a run at Clonmel. |
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6th (5) (80/1 -60%)Question Piege |
80/1(-60%) | (5) Question Piege 80/1, Continued in poor form when well beaten in a mares' bumper over 2m at Naas last time; has all to do. No sign of winning potential in three bumper runs, saddle slipped on second start. |
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7th (7) (80/1 +47%)Venturi Effect |
80/1(+47%) | (7) Venturi Effect 80/1, Never in the race and finished down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f here on latest outing. Absent for a very lengthy period and yet to show any worthwhile ability. Struggled in three maidens at this venue in the early part of last year. |
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8th (2) (50/1 +50%)Barnahash Hill |
50/1(+50%) | (2) Barnahash Hill 50/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability and has plenty to find. Stablemate of Divaboriva, tailed off in bumper, unseated early on hurdling debut. |

Triumph Hurdle fifth PLACE DE LA NATION should be too strong for this opposition. Third on her only start in her native France, the Willie Mullins-trained filly ran a big race on her stable debut when runner-up behind a well-fancied stablemate at Fairyhouse in February. Clearly benefitting from that outing, the daughter of Masked Marvel belied odds of 100/1 when beaten four lengths at the Cheltenham Festival and it will be a surprise if she can't make the breakthrough on this occasion. Grade 3-placed in a bumper, Divaboriva ran well on her most recent outing over timber when second to a smart prospect at Cork. Holly Brook will need to improve from her hurdling debut, but cannot be discounted.

The Triumph Hurdle fifth PLACE DE LA NATION should have little trouble coping with Divaboriva who looks a clear second-best
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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 (3) (2/1 +33%)Authoceltic |
2/1(+33%) | (3) Authoceltic 2/1, Returned to form on chase debut when beaten 1/2l off a mark of 105 at Newton Abbot last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good to soft and good ground, and remains well treated with more to come on old hurdle form. Good start to chase career when second to revitalised subsequent winner at Newton Abbot. |
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2nd (1) (5/2 +0%)Star Of Affinity |
5/2(+0%) | (1) Star Of Affinity 5/2, Needed the run on chase debut when fourth, beaten 16l in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time. Trainer in form, effective over 2½m, and should improve for the experience when stepped up in trip. Did well over hurdles last season and made very promising chase debut last month. |
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3rd (4) (10/1 -100%)Two To Tango |
10/1(-100%) | (4) Two To Tango 10/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Warwick last time. Not without a chance switched to fences. 0-11 over hurdles but fairly consistent; makes chasing debut from a workable mark. |
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4th (6) (17/2 -55%)Juggernaut |
17/2(-55%) | (6) Juggernaut 17/2, Ran to form when 16l third in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Plumpton on latest start. Effective from 2m to 2¼m, acts on soft and good ground, and generally consistent. Ran well in all three chases this autumn; contender if okay on this right-handed track. |
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5th (2) (12/1 +33%)Chicago Storm |
12/1(+33%) | (2) Chicago Storm 12/1, Made mistakes and offered no obvious excuse when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Exeter last time. Could be competitive if jumping improves. Largely consistent over hurdles this year but didn't fire last time; chase debut today. |
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6th (8) (18/1 -50%)Rangatira Jack |
18/1(-50%) | (8) Rangatira Jack 18/1, Below form and outclassed when well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Warwick last time. In good form prior, effective around 2½m on good ground, but inconsistent and mark demands more. Won modest Exeter chase in April; absent since lesser effort later that month. |
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7th (7) (14/1 -180%)Jaitroplaclasse |
14/1(-180%) | (7) Jaitroplaclasse 14/1, Scored by 4l off 97 at Newton Abbot two runs back. Fell late when still in contention and would've gone close in a handicap chase last time. Effective at 2m, handles any ground, and remains on a fair mark judged on hurdle form. The most exposed of these over fences but won at Newton Abbot in September; a possible. |
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|F| (5) (11/2 +75%)Book Of Tales |
11/2(+75%) | (5) Book Of Tales 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Uttoxeter last time. Enjoys making the running and looks a value selection based on overall form off lenient mark switched to fences. Ran poorly over hurdles last month and not easy to predict on chasing debut. |

JAITROPLACLASSE had still to play his hand when coming to grief at Newton Abbot, putting paid to his chances of completing a double at the Devon circuit. The form is strong, with the winner going in again over hurdles and the third scoring at Plumpton on Monday, so the fact he was still bang there means he is worth sticking with. Authoceltic picked up the silver medal in that Newton Abbot contest so must be feared, while Star Of Affinity and Two To Tango are in with a shout. Juggernaut has played the bridesmaid role this year, including when chasing the selection home in September.

This can go to class-dropper STAR OF AFFINITY (nap), who was prominent for a long way in a good race at Chepstow on his chasing debut.
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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 (4) (11/4 +50%)Nocte Volatus |
11/4(+50%) | (4) Nocte Volatus 11/4, Fell early in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Aintree last time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on soft or good to soft ground; generally a consistent performer. Five-time chase winner but he fell on reappearance and still has stamina to prove at 3m. |
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2nd (2) (7/4 -59%)Torn And Frayed |
7/4(-59%) | (2) Torn And Frayed 7/4, Won this race last year and ran to form when landing the Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans' Handicap Chase by 3l off a mark of 128 over 3m1f at Aintree last time. Effective at 3m, best on decent ground, and in good form. Got back on the scoresheet when beating a clear second at Aintree; big player again up 4lb. |
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3rd (3) (7/2 -17%)Hillcrest |
7/2(-17%) | (3) Hillcrest 7/2, Made mistakes and failed to handle the track when 26l third in a novice chase here on latest start. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and handles cut in the ground; formerly smart but needs to jump more fluently. Yet to shine over fences but he's still unexposed in this sphere and is on a reduced mark. |
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4th (1) (13/2 -18%)Gabbys Cross |
13/2(-18%) | (1) Gabbys Cross 13/2, Below form back up in trip when down the field in Handicap Hurdle (Listed) at Punchestown most recent; effective from 2m-3m, acts on S; may be suited by return to fences. Well treated on old chase form in Ireland and he needs watching in market on stable debut. |
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|PU| (5) (7/1 +50%)Omar Maretti |
7/1(+50%) | (5) Omar Maretti 7/1, Made mistakes and probably needed the run when fourth, beaten 12l, in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Haydock last time. Effective around 3m and handles heavy or soft ground; has another absence to overcome. On dangerous mark but he returns after 11 months off and others are preferred. |

TORN AND FRAYED bolted up in this 12 months ago and had the perfect warm-up for the defence of his crown when successful at Aintree last month. The 11-year-old is 7lb higher than last year, but Hillcrest has yet to convince over the larger obstacles and Nocte Volatus needs to put a fall in the Grand Sefton behind him. Omar Maretti has gone well fresh previously, while Irish import Gabbys Cross has held much higher marks in the past and enters the veteran ranks for the first time.

Preference is for TORN AND FRAYED, who beat a clear second at Aintree last month and wasn't far off his best with that comfortable win.
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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 (3) (11/4 +31%)Fairy Glen |
11/4(+31%) | (3) Fairy Glen 11/4, Ran to form when second, beaten 1/2l, in the Beckford Stakes (Listed) over 1m6f at Bath latest; effective between 12f and 14f; returned from an absence in good form. Close second in similar event at Bath last time; career commenced with progressive AW form. |
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2nd (13) (3/1 -9%)Understudy |
3/1(-9%) | (13) Understudy 3/1, Bit below form when beaten 2 1/2l in the Princess Royal Stakes (Group 3) over 12f at Newmarket last time; suited by 12f, acts on the all-weather; needs to bounce back. Creditable efforts at Group level on turf; 1-1 on AW and big player on ratings. |
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3rd (10) (11/4 +61%)Favorite Memory |
11/4(+61%) | (10) Favorite Memory 11/4, Ran to form up in grade when beaten 6l in the Princess Royal Stakes (Group 3) over 12f at Newmarket last time; suited by 12f on a sound surface; down in grade but still has more to find. Two wins on turf; came up short in Group 3 last time but may still have more to offer. |
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4th (5) (12/1 -71%)Loughville |
12/1(-71%) | (5) Loughville 12/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 11l, in the Gillies Fillies' Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Doncaster latest; effective from 10f to 14f; has improved at shorter trips recently. Ties in with Bosphorus Rose on Doncaster form last time; capable of being involved. |
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5th (7) (25/1 +24%)Sea Just In Time |
25/1(+24%) | (7) Sea Just In Time 25/1, Well below form when down the field in the John Musker Fillies' Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Yarmouth most recently; effective from 10f to 12f on a sound surface; disappointing filly. Has something to find on the 2025 Listed form that seems to expose her limitations. |
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6th (9) (20/1 -167%)Desert Spring |
20/1(-167%) | (9) Desert Spring 20/1, Easily landed a 12f novice at Southwell by 12l last time; effective from 10f to 12f, acts on the all-weather; likely to improve again but needs to in this stronger race. Made all for 12l success at Southwell most recently; open to further improvement. |
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7th (12) (14/1 -17%)Secret Of Love |
14/1(-17%) | (12) Secret Of Love 14/1, Ran to form when beaten 6l in the Beckford Stakes (Listed) over 1m6f at Bath last time; from a yard with a strong course record; stays 11f and acts on the all-weather; slight drop in trip may help. Hasn't really progressed from Cheshire Oaks effort but she's 1-1 on AW. |
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8th (2) (25/1 -79%)Crystal Flyer |
25/1(-79%) | (2) Crystal Flyer 25/1, Ran to best when comfortably held in the Gillies Fillies' Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Doncaster last time; effective from 10f to 14f, acts on the all-weather; respected back up in trip. The second of two attempts on AW resulted in peak performance, namely April success. |
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9th (6) (25/1 0%)Pique' |
25/1(0%) | (6) Pique' 25/1, Ran to form with a good attitude when winning a 1m6f handicap at Nottingham by 1 1/2l last time; effective between 12f and 14f; generally consistent performer. Won at Nottingham with usual hood removed last time; this is a stiffer assignment. |
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10th (1) (125/1 -89%)Clermont Ferrand |
125/1(-89%) | (1) Clermont Ferrand 125/1, Ran to form when getting up late to win a 10f handicap at Yarmouth by a neck last time; suited by 10f, acts on the all-weather; needs to improve at this higher level. Off the mark in Yarmouth handicap last time; faces a much stiffer task on these terms. |
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11th (8) (12/1 -71%)Bosphorus Rose |
12/1(-71%) | (8) Bosphorus Rose 12/1, Improved when finishing third, beaten 11l, in the Gillies Fillies' Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Doncaster on latest run; trainer in form; effective from 10f to 12f; progressive and this trip should suit. Ran creditably in Doncaster Listed event last time; may still have further progress in her. |
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12th (4) (33/1 -83%)Lady La Fay |
33/1(-83%) | (4) Lady La Fay 33/1, Produced her best form since spring when tried in cheekpieces to win a handicap at Yarmouth over 11f by 4l last time; suited by 12f; could have more to offer. Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Yarmouth handicap most recently; this is harder. |
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13th (11) (22/1 -144%)Lifting Sails |
22/1(-144%) | (11) Lifting Sails 22/1, Did not need to be at her best when winning a Bellewstown maiden by 4l last time; effective from 10f to 13f; more to come as she steps up in grade. Irish filly whose maiden form has substance; scored easily last time; interesting. |

Fairy Glen performed with plenty of credit when second in a Listed event at Bath and this dual all-weather winner merits plenty of respect back on the Polytrack. However, UNDERSTUDY has held her own in Group company this season, occupying the runner-up berth in the Ribblesdale, and is slightly more compelling now eased in class. Bosphorus Rose and Loughville both have little to find on the ratings and cannot be dismissed either.

Several have possibilities in a competitive Listed event. The percentage call goes to FAIRY GLEN. ahead of Lifting Sails.
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 | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (1) (8/1 +33%)Jolie Jewel |
8/1(+33%) | (1) Jolie Jewel 8/1, Below form when finishing down the field in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; usually held up and effective from 2½m to 3m on a sound surface; has something to prove after a couple of below-par runs. Needs to improve on recent form; down in grade but wants better ground. |
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2nd (2) (10/1 0%)Killian's Garden |
10/1(0%) | (2) Killian's Garden 10/1, Keen and possibly found the ground a bit soft when comfortably held in a Gowran Park handicap hurdle last time; effective from 2m to 2m3f on good ground; needs to find a bit more to defy this mark. Keen and didn't get home on soft at Gowran; needs ground to dry out. |
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3rd (3) (6/1 +20%)Enge Hazard |
6/1(+20%) | (3) Enge Hazard 6/1, Made too much use of when stepping up in trip after a break, needing the run when fourth beaten 20l in a 2m6f Ballinrobe handicap hurdle; returns from a short break and effective at 2m on ground with cut; should come on for the run. Encouraging enough Ballinrobe comeback; drop back to 2m4f to suit and remains unexposed. |
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4th (9) (5/1 +0%)Dairy Force |
5/1(+0%) | (9) Dairy Force 5/1, Returned to form up in trip when beaten 1¼l off 100 at Clonmel last time; effective between 2m and 2½m on good ground; could build on that recent revival. Recent clear Clonmel second augurs well; likely has more to offer. |
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5th (12) (3/1 -9%)Pourquoi Poi |
3/1(-9%) | (12) Pourquoi Poi 3/1, Improved for the step up in trip when winning a Punchestown handicap by 5l off 87 last time; effective at 2½m on good ground; open to further progress but faces a tougher task off this revised mark. Ready Punchestown winner last month could be up to defying 11lb rise if handling ground. |
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6th (13) (11/2 +21%)Live To Laugh |
11/2(+21%) | (13) Live To Laugh 11/2, Ran to form when third, beaten 14l, in a 2m5f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective from 2½m to 3m and handles any ground; currently in good heart. Solid placed form of late, including on soft; contender. |
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7th (10) (50/1 +0%)Johngus |
50/1(+0%) | (10) Johngus 50/1, Hampered, outpaced, and never threatened when well beaten in a 2m Wexford handicap hurdle latest; effective at 2m and prefers soft conditions; currently out of form. Veteran hard to be confident in nowadays but will appreciate conditions. |
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8th (7) (25/1 +24%)Brilliant Light |
25/1(+24%) | (7) Brilliant Light 25/1, Pulled up in a 3m handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; versatile with regard to trip and best on good ground; form has been patchy lately though well treated on best efforts. Pulled up in testing conditions at Fairyhouse recently over 3m, drops back in trip here. |
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9th (11) (50/1 -52%)Solar Falcon |
50/1(-52%) | (11) Solar Falcon 50/1, Disappointing on handicap debut when down the field in a 2m hurdle at Wexford last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time; effective at 2m on good ground; maiden form weak and needs to improve. Moderate recent comeback run; cheekpieces now tried but hard to be confident in. |
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|F| (8) (12/1 -71%)Cathryns Ruby |
12/1(-71%) | (8) Cathryns Ruby 12/1, Returned to form down in grade when winning a Wexford handicap by 1/2l off 97 last time; effective around 2½m on good ground; could progress now she's off the mark but must prove herself off this higher rating. Breakthrough win at Wexford latest; 5lb higher but could cope with that if in the mood. |
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|F| (5) (33/1 -32%)Penny Jar |
33/1(-32%) | (5) Penny Jar 33/1, Raced wide and never threatened, finishing a little below form when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at around 2½m on good ground; unreliable performer. Completed a handicap hat-trick in 2022 but on a losing run and hard to be confident in. |
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|U| (6) (17/2 -113%)Spick And Span |
17/2(-113%) | (6) Spick And Span 17/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 7l, in a 2m handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective at 2m though yet to convince fully with stamina for further; generally consistent and fairly treated. Good recent form; still needs more fluency in her jumping and ideally wants better ground. |

An impressive winner on his handicap debut at Punchestown, POURQUOI POI can follow up. Stepping up to this trip for the first time, the Paul Flynn-trained four-year-old led before the last and went clear on the run-in. Despite being hit with an 11lb hike, he could easily be ahead of the handicapper and it is surely significant that Jack Kennedy, who was on board last time, remains loyal. Dairy Force shaped well enough when runner-up at Clonmel to suggest he can be competitive off a mark of 102. A former maiden hurdle winner, the Liam O'Brien-trained gelding is lightly raced. Cathryns Ruby would also have claims on her recent Wexford win.

the 4yo POURQUOI POI bolted up on his return to action at Punchestown and could be up to defying an 11lb hike if handling the ground
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 (5) (9/1 -38%)Western Soldier |
9/1(-38%) | (5) Western Soldier 9/1, Ran a bit below form when fourth, beaten 10l, in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Stratford latest. Effective at 2m and on soft or good ground; form has been in and out. Ran well on last month's stable debut, after a long absence; high on the list. |
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2nd (10) (7/1 +75%)Prince Rhinegold |
7/1(+75%) | (10) Prince Rhinegold 7/1, Needed the run when finishing down the field in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Exeter most recently. Wears cheekpieces for the first time; effective at 2m and on good ground, but looks exposed as a poor performer. Very inconsistent 7yo with modest 1-15 strike-rate over hurdles; cheekpieces tried here. |
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3rd (6) (11/4 +45%)Spuddling |
11/4(+45%) | (6) Spuddling 11/4, A little free but improved down in grade when 7 1/4l third in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Warwick most recently. Effective at 2m; a 12f flat winner who could be an improver in handicap hurdles. Creditable third of 14 in Warwick juvenile hurdle this month; handicap debut today. |
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4th (3) (12/1 +14%)Voix De Bocelli |
12/1(+14%) | (3) Voix De Bocelli 12/1, Travelled well but did not find much when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Plumpton latest. Usually held up and effective at 2m; may prefer easier ground and has a bit to prove over hurdles. Didn't run badly at Plumpton this month but is now 0-11 over hurdles. |
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5th (4) (9/2 +10%)Taritino |
9/2(+10%) | (4) Taritino 9/2, Below form up in grade when well beaten in a 2m handicap at Goodwood latest, having been in good form prior. Likes to race prominently and may stay a bit further in this sphere. In good form over hurdles in the spring; subsequent Flat record rather mixed. |
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6th (1) (7/2 -17%)Getmetothemoon |
7/2(-17%) | (1) Getmetothemoon 7/2, Just 1lb above her last winning mark, she improved to land a handicap by 2 1/4l off 95 over 2m at Stratford last time. Effective at 2m and on soft or good ground, she is generally consistent and her mark remains reasonable. Scored in higher-grade company at Stratford last month and now 3-13 over hurdles. |
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7th (8) (14/1 -56%)Mr Zee |
14/1(-56%) | (8) Mr Zee 14/1, Made too much use of when finishing down the field in a 10f handicap at Leicester most recently. Likes to race prominently and remains progressive. Won off a lowly mark in March but others in this line-up have more appealing profiles. |
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8th (9) (16/1 -33%)Banksman |
16/1(-33%) | (9) Banksman 16/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a 2m maiden hurdle at Warwick last time. Effective over 7-8f on the flat and 2m over hurdles, he is suited by a sound surface and looks progressive in both codes; opening mark appears fair. Showed only minor promise in recent juvenile hurdles; needs to learn to settle better. |
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|PU| (7) (22/1 -100%)Mancero |
22/1(-100%) | (7) Mancero 22/1, May have found the ground too quick and ran below form after a wind operation when comfortably held in a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. This is his second run after wind surgery; effective at 2m and may prefer easier ground; needs to return to the level of his French form. Won in France in April but was well beaten on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter. |

Since ending a good period over hurdles with a Worcester second in May, TARITINO has been kept busy on the Flat, with the pick of his efforts a half-length second at Newbury. He should be quite nicely weighted in this sphere and his chances increase if the rain stays away. Getmetothemoon saw off four rivals at Stratford and heads a list of dangers that also includes Thankyouandplease and handicap hurdle debutant Spuddling.

The suggestion is WESTERN SOLDIER, who returned from a long absence with a very encouraging run for his new stable three weeks ago.
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) (10/11 +55%)Dream Shadow |
10/11(+55%) | (2) Dream Shadow 10/11, Ran to form when second, beaten 3/4l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m on good to soft or good ground; this longer trip may suit. Listed-placed form in bumpers; may have bumped into a good one on hurdle debut. |
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2nd (8) (50/1 -127%)Gaelic Saint |
50/1(-127%) | (8) Gaelic Saint 50/1, Bit below form when beaten 8l in a mares' bumper over 2m1f at Cheltenham last time; wears a hood for the first time; effective at 2m on good ground; needs to improve now hurdling. Only tenth last time at Cheltenham and was some way behind runner-up Noble Grace. |
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3rd (3) (10/3 +52%)Jem's Lilly |
10/3(+52%) | (3) Jem's Lilly 10/3, Below form when finishing down the field in a mares' bumper over 2m at Leopardstown last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; likely to show more over hurdles. Now with Harry Derham and her initial bumper effort commands some respect. |
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4th (12) (33/1 -106%)Yeld To Call |
33/1(-106%) | (12) Yeld To Call 33/1, Bit below her debut level when fourth, beaten 14l, in a bumper over 2m at Chepstow last time; effective at 2m on soft or good ground; needs to progress now hurdling. Neither of her bumper runs was devoid of promise but others achieved more in that scene. |
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5th (6) (8/1 -23%)Twistthenightaway |
8/1(-23%) | (6) Twistthenightaway 8/1, Made a promising hurdles debut when beaten 10l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m on good to soft or good ground; should appreciate the longer trip. Third in a bumper here; about 9l off Dream Shadow on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter. |
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6th (5) (16/1 +0%)Star Of Honour |
16/1(+0%) | (5) Star Of Honour 16/1, Ran to form when winning a point-to-point at Guilsborough over 3m by 1/2l last time; effective at 3m in points on soft or good to soft ground; brings potential to her rules debut. Makes rules debut after winning back-to-back British 3m points early this year. |
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7th (4) (80/1 -142%)Rightofway |
80/1(-142%) | (4) Rightofway 80/1, Improved from her debut when stepped up in trip and not given a hard time back from a break when second, beaten 10l, in a novice hurdle here last time; effective at 2m4f on good ground; progressing gradually over hurdles. Only three ran when beaten 10l by the winner in a 2m3f novice here 16 days ago. |
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8th (1) (15/2 -88%)Betty's Daisy |
15/2(-88%) | (1) Betty's Daisy 15/2, Short of room when already held when upped in grade and finished down the field in the Nickel Coin Mares' NH Flat Race (Grade 2) over 2m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form; effective at 2m on soft; should improve over hurdles. Struggled in a Grade 2 at Aintree and the form of her win here has taken some knocks. |
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9th (11) (100/1 -100%)Topsout |
100/1(-100%) | (11) Topsout 100/1, Again ran to a moderate level when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f on good ground; may fare better once handicapping. Uninspiring form claims having finished behind a few of these already. |
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10th (10) (12/1 -167%)Noble Grace |
12/1(-167%) | (10) Noble Grace 12/1, Made a promising debut when runner-up, beaten a neck, in a mares' bumper over 2m1f at Cheltenham; effective at 2m1f on good ground; open to improvement now hurdling. Second in a Cheltenham bumper and the winner has since joined Willie Mullins. |

Noble Grace was beaten a neck by a filly subsequently sold to Willie Mullins for 300,000 pounds in a Cheltenham bumper back in the spring and is interesting now sent over hurdles. Betty's Daisy is another having her first crack at timber having contested a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree when last seen, while Blue Moon Lady was successful at Ludlow last December, although her form might not be as strong. The vote goes to DREAM SHADOW, who lost little in defeat on her hurdling bow at Uttoxeter. She encounters an extra three furlongs now, which ought to see her in an even better light.

Fergal O'Brien's DREAM SHADOW was pretty good in bumpers and she ran into a nice mare when coming up short on her switch to hurdles.
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 (4) (2/1 -60%)Sky Safari |
2/1(-60%) | (4) Sky Safari 2/1, Improved again up in class when winning a handicap at Kempton by a neck last time; suited by 8f and acts on all-weather; a game, improving filly with more to come. Landed the London Mile Series Final at Kempton, taking AW record to 4-4; respected. |
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2nd (5) (125/1 -89%)Zariela |
125/1(-89%) | (5) Zariela 125/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 1 1/4l, in a handicap here last time; suited by 8f and acts on all-weather; has a bit to prove at this level. Career-best form the last twice but faces a much stiffer task upped in grade. |
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3rd (2) (33/1 -65%)Queen's Reign |
33/1(-65%) | (2) Queen's Reign 33/1, Well below form when down the field in the October Stakes (Listed) over 7f at Ascot most recently; trainer in form; effective at 7/8f and acts on any surface; generally consistent until latest run. Went close on seasonal debut but has weaker claims on her subsequent form. |
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4th (10) (13/2 -30%)Sunlit Uplands |
13/2(-30%) | (10) Sunlit Uplands 13/2, Ran to form when beaten 6l in the Robin Hood Stakes (Listed) at Nottingham last time; effective at 6-8f and acts on all-weather; this looks easier than her latest assignment. Generally progressive; not disgraced in better Listed contests the last twice. |
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5th (3) (10/1 +17%)Rajindri |
10/1(+17%) | (3) Rajindri 10/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 2l, in a handicap over 7f at Yarmouth last time; effective at 7/8f and acts on all-weather; respected. Seen only twice this term; ran poorly in Swedish Listed event last time. |
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6th (6) (14/1 +36%)Fouette |
14/1(+36%) | (6) Fouette 14/1, Ran to form when winning a handicap at Chelmsford over 7f by 1/2l last time; effective at 7f and acts on all-weather; looked a filly going places of late. 2-2 since switched to AW and 3-5 overall; this is harder but she's progressive. |
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7th (11) (28/1 -75%)Zawan |
28/1(-75%) | (11) Zawan 28/1, Bit below form when beaten 3 1/2l in a handicap over 7f at Chantilly last time; hood first time; effective at 7/8f and acts on all-weather; French runner with a bit to find at this level. French filly who is a dual AW scorer but appears to have a difficult task. |
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8th (7) (20/1 -67%)Naina |
20/1(-67%) | (7) Naina 20/1, Ran to form when winning a handicap at Newmarket over 7f by 2 1/4l last time; suited by 7f and acts on all-weather; back in form of late and now upped in grade. Third in similar event at Longchamp on penultimate start; frame possibilities. |
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9th (1) (10/3 -33%)Shuwari |
10/3(-33%) | (1) Shuwari 10/3, Bit disappointing when beaten 6l in the Sceptre Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) over 7f at Doncaster last time; effective at 7/8f and acts on all-weather; respected back at Listed level. Listed success at Longchamp on penultimate start; major player even with 3lb penalty. |
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10th (8) (13/2 +59%)Niminy Piminy |
13/2(+59%) | (8) Niminy Piminy 13/2, Ran to form when third, beaten 2l, in a handicap over 10f at Newcastle last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 7/8f and acts on all-weather; may still have a little improvement to come. Brings a solid record but faces a tough task at the weights upped in class. |

Former high-class juvenile Shuwari has steadily found her feet since returning from the sidelines, landing a Listed race in France, although she does have a costly Doncaster defeat to atone for and needs to prove she handles the surface. SKY SAFARI has no such worries and extended her unblemished all-weather record to four when justifying favouritism in the London Mile Series Final. She looks ready to take the next step. Sunlit Uplands and Naina are talented enough to make an impact too.

Progressive SKY SAFARI is taken to maintain her unbeaten AW record. Shuwari and Sunlit Uplands look the biggest dangers.
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 | 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) (5/1 -25%)Plunkett Street |
5/1(-25%) | (1) Plunkett Street 5/1, Quickened clear and ran to form on handicap debut, just outstayed late up in trip having gone on a bit soon. Beaten a nose off 106 at Cork last time. Effective at 2m and just about gets 2 1/2m; consistent hurdler and fairly treated. Clear Cork second rates a big player again off 4lb higher if handling conditions. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 -67%)Lambay Island |
5/1(-67%) | (2) Lambay Island 5/1, Raced a bit freely and ran to form before flattening out late behind race-fit rivals when 1 1/2l third in a novice hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m, handles heavy and good ground, and is steadily progressing. Recent C&D novice third a potential improver entering handicaps and shortlisted. |
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3rd (13) (16/1 -14%)Kazbek |
16/1(-14%) | (13) Kazbek 16/1, Returned to form under a positive ride in first-time blinkers when 5l third in a 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle last time. Effective 2–2 1/2m, acts on good ground, and needs to build on that improved effort. Recent Limerick maiden third a career-best; returns to handicap ranks with claims. |
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4th (5) (10/1 +29%)Miss Mini Bee |
10/1(+29%) | (5) Miss Mini Bee 10/1, Made too much use of early and needed the run when comfortably held in a 2m Cork handicap hurdle last time. Effective at 2–2 1/2m and handles cut; should come on for that reappearance. Opening handicap efforts leave her with fair bit to find, entitled to come on for latest. |
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5th (4) (7/2 +30%)Giant Haystacks |
7/2(+30%) | (4) Giant Haystacks 7/2, Outpaced but returned to form on better ground when 4l third in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last time. Suited by around 2 1/2m and acts on yielding and good ground. Unreliable but well treated on best form and would not want rain. Recent Punchestown third puts him in the mix; would appreciate some drying in the ground. |
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6th (9) (7/2 +50%)Down Around |
7/2(+50%) | (9) Down Around 7/2, From the yard that won this last year; ran to form when 8 1/2l third in a 2m7f Punchestown handicap hurdle last time. Effective 2m–2m6f; back in form and should remain competitive. Good recent form; back in trip here and could go well on ground he handles. |
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7th (8) (14/1 +30%)Arctic Piper |
14/1(+30%) | (8) Arctic Piper 14/1, Stopped quickly up in trip and may have found the ground on the quick side when finishing down the field in a Cork handicap hurdle last time. Effective at 2m, best form on heavy; plenty more needed. Handicap debut at Cork in May moderate, best watched on return from 6 months' absence. |
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8th (6) (18/1 +10%)Sphagnum |
18/1(+10%) | (6) Sphagnum 18/1, Produced another poor hurdles run, finishing down the field in a 3m2f Sligo handicap hurdle last time. Off a short break; prefers 3m and good ground and is better over fences. Much better staying chaser; back from a break over an inadequate trip. |
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9th (10) (12/1 +14%)Hatfield Hammer |
12/1(+14%) | (10) Hatfield Hammer 12/1, Pulled up in a beginners' chase over 2m5f at Sligo on latest start. Off a short break; consistent over hurdles and effective from 2–2 1/2m. Back from brief stint chasing; trip no problem but ground could be. |
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10th (11) (40/1 -21%)Liberated Light |
40/1(-21%) | (11) Liberated Light 40/1, Failed to stay up in trip when down the field in a Cork handicap hurdle last time. Effective at 2m, yet to convince with stamina for further and handles cut; mark looks about right. Hard to fancy on recent form but worth a market watch all the same. |
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11th (12) (25/1 -25%)No Demand |
25/1(-25%) | (12) No Demand 25/1, Ran to form but never threatened when well beaten in a 2m3f Navan maiden hurdle last time. Cheekpieces on first time; off a short break; effective at 2–2 1/2m but more needed to defy this mark. Hasn't looked progressive, cheekpieces reached for on second handicap attempt. |
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12th (3) (12/1 -85%)Mister Box |
12/1(-85%) | (3) Mister Box 12/1, Ran to form when back down in trip but finished down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Gowran Park last time. Significant jockey booking; effective at 2m and handles cut, though stamina needs to be proven over this longer trip. 5yo with potential for more but opening mark high enough on what he's achieved. |

The Henry De Bromhead-trained LAMBAY ISLAND can make a winning start in handicap company. A lightly-raced son of Harzand, the five-year-old improved on previous form when third over track and trip and he appears to hold strong claims under Darragh O'Keeffe. Beaten the minimum distance at Cork earlier this month, Plunkett Street has to be respected. A dual winner on the Flat, the seven-year-old remains unexposed in this discipline. Placed on his two most recent starts, C&D winner Down Around has to be given serious consideration.

Top-weight PLUNKETT STREET is a tentative selection, despite slight ground concerns after being withdrawn at Fairyhouse on Monday
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) (6/4 +14%)Birthday Angel |
6/4(+14%) | (2) Birthday Angel 6/4, Improved when back over hurdles, landing a handicap by 4l off 88 over 2m at Plumpton last time; effective at 2m and handles good to soft and good ground; in good form in both codes and not fully exposed over hurdles. Won readily at Plumpton on Monday and remains unexposed over jumps; respected. |
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2nd (8) (9/4 +78%)Lusso Milan |
9/4(+78%) | (8) Lusso Milan 9/4, Ran to form when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in a 2m handicap hurdle at Fakenham latest; effective at 2m on good ground and has handled cut in bumpers; inconsistent maiden but has been running into form recently. Placed on last two starts for David Bridgwater and enters calculations on stable debut. |
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3rd (7) (40/1 -21%)Saucats |
40/1(-21%) | (7) Saucats 40/1, Pulled up in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Exeter last time; likely to prefer some cut; out of form since moving from France. Ran okay on last month's stable debut but pulled up since; not the percentage call. |
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4th (9) (28/1 -180%)Freddie Fleetfoot |
28/1(-180%) | (9) Freddie Fleetfoot 28/1, Unseated in a 2m handicap hurdle at Stratford latest; effective at 2m on soft and good ground; still a maiden but has been in form of late. 0-14 over hurdles but ran well at Stratford last month, after a long absence. |
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5th (4) (12/1 -9%)St Lukes Chelsea |
12/1(-9%) | (4) St Lukes Chelsea 12/1, No obvious excuse when fourth, beaten 40l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Fontwell latest; effective at 2m on soft and good ground; current mark demands more. Went close in modest juvenile hurdle last December; not much has gone to plan since. |
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6th (1) (20/1 +20%)Crown Of India |
20/1(+20%) | (1) Crown Of India 20/1, Outpaced and never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Ludlow last time; effective at 2m on good ground but looks on a stiff mark. Well held in three handicaps since winning run-of-the-mill maiden in June. |
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7th (3) (5/1 -43%)Lady Caro |
5/1(-43%) | (3) Lady Caro 5/1, All but fell late and did too much too soon when 24l third in a 2m handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective at 2m on good to soft and good ground; generally consistent. Finished tired on good to soft last time; player if judged on earlier good-ground form. |
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8th (6) (7/1 -8%)Offiah's Boy |
7/1(-8%) | (6) Offiah's Boy 7/1, Fell in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Exeter latest when looked the likely winner; effective from 8f to 11f and relishes fast ground; enjoyed a productive summer on the Flat and remains open to further improvement over hurdles. In contention before falling at third-last flight on recent handicap debut at Exeter. |

Birthday Angel sprang something of a surprise to score in fine style at Plumpton on Monday and with Rex Dingle again in the saddle, he could carry a penalty to further success. The quick turnaround is a concern, though, and OFFIAH'S BOY might be the value. Joe Tickle's charge took a heavy fall three from home at Exeter, but he was in front at the time and if it hasn't knocked his confidence, he should go close. Third on each of her last three starts, Lady Caro is likely to be thereabouts again.

Lydia Richards' BIRTHDAY ANGEL was nicely in command in the closing stages at Plumpton on Monday and can complete a quickfire double.
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 (6) (7/1 +0%)Kalista Love |
7/1(+0%) | (6) Kalista Love 7/1, Ran to form when beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Effective at 2m4f, acts on good to soft ground; a type likely to improve over fences. Won a handicap over hurdles and now goes chasing with low mileage on the clock. |
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2nd (7) (10/3 +17%)Largy Force |
10/3(+17%) | (7) Largy Force 10/3, Below form when comfortably held in a 2m3f handicap chase at Exeter last time. Trainer in form. Usually held up; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft ground; needs to show more on return. Failed to win in five chases last season but there were positives; new trainer. |
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3rd (3) (11/1 -120%)Settle Down Jill |
11/1(-120%) | (3) Settle Down Jill 11/1, Made mistakes, was outpaced, and failed to handle the track when outclassed in the Rising Stars Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Wincanton last time. Probably best at 2m to 2m4f, acts on good ground; a point winner with more to offer over fences. Point/hurdle winner; made mistakes in two runs over fences, albeit outclassed on latest. |
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4th (2) (9/2 +0%)Sunday Soldier |
9/2(+0%) | (2) Sunday Soldier 9/2, Travelled well but failed to find much after looking a major threat when fourth, beaten 16l, in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on good to soft ground; flattered by Listed form. Ran okay returned to fences at Bangor and might strip fitter for that. |
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5th (4) (9/2 +36%)Geturguccion |
9/2(+36%) | (4) Geturguccion 9/2, Improved back on better ground when fourth, beaten 4l, in a 3m handicap hurdle at Newbury last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m, acts on soft or good to soft ground; may progress now switched to chasing. Still a maiden but has shown enough to merit respect off this mark now sent chasing. |
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6th (5) (10/3 +49%)Either Or |
10/3(+49%) | (5) Either Or 10/3, Made mistakes but had every chance when fourth, beaten 14l, in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Top jockey back on board. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on soft or good to soft ground; a former point winner who could improve now chasing. Didn't look well treated over hurdles but could be a different proposition now chasing. |
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7th (1) (16/1 -33%)Felicie Du Maquis |
16/1(-33%) | (1) Felicie Du Maquis 16/1, Had too much to do but was ridden to see out the trip when fourth, beaten 7l, in a 3m3f handicap hurdle at Perth last time. Tongue-tie on for the first time. Effective from 3m to 3m3f, acts on soft ground; bit to find returning to fences. Tailed off in previous chase two years ago; has improved over hurdles but wants further. |
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|PU| (8) (14/1 -115%)Fancy Stuff |
14/1(-115%) | (8) Fancy Stuff 14/1, Took advantage of a slipping mark when landing a 2m5f handicap by 4 1/2l off 92 at Fakenham last time. Effective at 2m5f, acts on good to soft ground; remains capable off this mark. She's won three of her 14 chases and that experience should count for plenty. |

The winning distance might have flattered Fancy Stuff at Fakenham, but she was in command when left clear and ought to go well from 4lb higher. There are a few notable contenders in opposition, though, and SETTLE DOWN JILL could be the pick. She wasn't disgraced in a Grade 2 at Wincanton considering official ratings gave her little chance. Handicaps are more suitable, and Harry Atkins' 7lb claim is a big help. Either Or goes chasing for the first time and must enter calculations.

A trappy race. LARGY FORCE is now with Olly Murphy and there were positives to take out last season's chase runs despite her going 0-5.
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 (3) (7/1 -75%)Penelope Valentine |
7/1(-75%) | (3) Penelope Valentine 7/1, Won by 4 1/2l off 55 at Wolverhampton in September; ran a little below form after a wide trip when fourth last time. Suited by 7f and acts on all-weather surfaces; has settled at this new level. Won at Wolverhampton in September and has reached the frame in three runs since; respected. |
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2nd (5) (9/1 +25%)Way To Dubai |
9/1(+25%) | (5) Way To Dubai 9/1, Returned to form when fourth, beaten 6l, in a Wolverhampton handicap last time. Effective at 6/7f and on all-weather surfaces; still searching for a first UK win. Three wins in Germany but he's 0-23 since moving to the UK and is not a solid option. |
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3rd (2) (15/2 +25%)Maid In Chelsea |
15/2(+25%) | (2) Maid In Chelsea 15/2, Took a step back in the right direction when beaten 4 1/4l in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 6/7f and on all-weather surfaces but remains one to treat with caution. On dangerous mark and looks worth another try at this trip but others are more persuasive. |
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4th (12) (10/1 -100%)Sceptic |
10/1(-100%) | (12) Sceptic 10/1, Ran to form landing a handicap by 1/2l off 56 at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-10f, acts on sound surface; generally consistent. Made it 3-11 on AW when scoring at Wolverhampton in September; big player again up 4lb. |
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5th (11) (14/1 +50%)Cill Mocheallog |
14/1(+50%) | (11) Cill Mocheallog 14/1, Below form when beaten 7l in a handicap at Kempton last time. Effective at 7f and on a sound surface; currently struggling to find form despite a falling mark. Won a maiden in Ireland but has form figures of 680000080 for current yard; opposable. |
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6th (10) (5/1 +17%)Vizzavona Lady |
5/1(+17%) | (10) Vizzavona Lady 5/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 2l off 63 last time. Effective at 7f and acts on all-weather surfaces; an improving filly who commands respect. Unexposed 3yo who won at Wolverhampton before a good third at Newcastle; shortlisted. |
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7th (4) (22/1 -175%)Ghaiyyath Park |
22/1(-175%) | (4) Ghaiyyath Park 22/1, Below form on British debut when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 8f at Southwell last time. Trainer is in form; consistent in Germany and could improve here, though she has yet to show her best in Britain. Ex-German filly who is still unexposed and needs a close look on this drop to 7f. |
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8th (13) (18/1 -64%)River Wharfe |
18/1(-64%) | (13) River Wharfe 18/1, Won by 1 1/4l off 56 over 9f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start; made late gains and ran just about to form when fifth last time. Drawn wide; effective from 7f to 9f and on any surface; consistent performer. Came up short in hat-trick bid last time and he's drawn out wide here; others preferred. |
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9th (8) (10/1 -11%)Cooramook |
10/1(-11%) | (8) Cooramook 10/1, Showed no form after a slow start when beaten 8l in a Kempton handicap last time; had been in good form before that. Effective at 6/7f and on a sound surface; latest effort best forgiven. Went close over C&D on penultimate run and has claims if she can recapture that form. |
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10th (7) (9/1 -20%)Sioux Warrior |
9/1(-20%) | (7) Sioux Warrior 9/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 63 over 6f at Wolverhampton last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time and faces a wide draw. Effective at 5/6f and on a sound surface; needs to build on that latest effort. Placed at Wolverhampton last twice and looks worth a try at this new trip; not ruled out. |
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11th (14) (11/1 +31%)Sedgemoor |
11/1(+31%) | (14) Sedgemoor 11/1, Bit below form when beaten 8l in a Southwell handicap last time. Suited by 7f and acts on all-weather surfaces; has lost form lately and needs to find more. Won on handicap debut in June 2024 but he's been disappointing since; passed over. |
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12th (9) (10/1 +38%)Knightmare |
10/1(+38%) | (9) Knightmare 10/1, Well below form when beaten 10l in a Redcar handicap last time. Cheekpieces are fitted for the first time. Effective at 6f and may prefer 7f; acts on all-weather surfaces and needs to bounce back. Unexposed 3yo but he finished out the back on handicap debut at Redcar; headgear added. |
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13th (6) (6/1 +45%)Summertime Blues |
6/1(+45%) | (6) Summertime Blues 6/1, Scored by 1/2l off 61 here three starts back but again below form when eighth, beaten 6l off 66 last time. Suited by 6/7f and acts on all-weather surfaces; needs to bounce back. Completed a double over C&D in September but he's been well held in last two starts. |
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14th (1) (20/1 +9%)The Organiser |
20/1(+9%) | (1) The Organiser 20/1, Scored by a nose off 64 over 6f at Brighton on his penultimate start; ran below form when drawn wide last time. Effective at 6/7f and on all-weather surfaces; needs to get his fractions right as he can be inconsistent. Turned things around with Brighton win in September but he struggled in his follow-up bid. |

Ryan Kavanagh helped coax Sceptic back into the winner's enclosure on his return to the all-weather, with the five-year-old accounting for a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton. In VIZZAVONA LADY, though, he comes up against a lightly-raced filly with plenty of untapped potential and that earns her the nod. Penelope Valentine has held her form well since joining James Owen, while River Wharfe may have failed on his hat-trick mission but can't be written off. Cooramook and Sioux Warrior are a couple more to consider.

An open race in which the vote goes to 3yo VIZZAVONA LADY who was a good third in her bid for double last time and still has potential.
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 | 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) (25/1 -25%)Hillstar Blues |
25/1(-25%) | (7) Hillstar Blues 25/1, Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Listowel last time. Off a short break; looks in need of a bit further than 2m; opening mark seems fair and could improve under a stronger ride. Handicap debut run at Listowel leaves him with lots to find. |
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2nd (5) (12/1 +0%)Freddie Robdal |
12/1(+0%) | (5) Freddie Robdal 12/1, Travelled well but found little up the hill when held in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last time. Usually held up; returns from a break; effective at 2–2½m on good ground and better treated on chase form. Better chaser unable to exploit lower hurdles mark over the summer; may need this. |
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3rd (14) (25/1 -25%)Chemdawg |
25/1(-25%) | (14) Chemdawg 25/1, Outclassed up in grade on her flat return when down the field over 12f at Galway last time. Blinkers fitted for the first time; has a bit to find. Last month's Flat comeback run should have brought her on and blinkers now tried. |
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4th (1) (9/2 -50%)No Big Deal |
9/2(-50%) | (1) No Big Deal 9/2, Idled but ran to form when landing a handicap by a head off 93 over 2m1f at Clonmel last time. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; currently in good form in both codes. Deserved Clonmel win last month but 6lb rise makes this tough enough.. |
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5th (4) (85/40 +72%)Struck Oil |
85/40(+72%) | (4) Struck Oil 85/40, Ran to form but well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective at 2m and could progress in handicaps for a top yard but needs more to defy this mark. Hampered in both handicaps so there may well be improvement to come; tongue-tie tried. |
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6th (17) (25/1 -25%)Dontdooddson |
25/1(-25%) | (17) Dontdooddson 25/1, A bit too free when down the field in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Listowel last time. Off a short break; effective at 2m and acts on any ground; not the force of old but the handicapper has eased his mark, though remains inconsistent. Wexford winner in July but too keen of late; others look more likely. |
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7th (9) (16/1 -88%)Bringsty |
16/1(-88%) | (9) Bringsty 16/1, Ran to form when beaten 8¼l in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last time. Effective at 2m; multiple flat winner who barely stays this trip and has been inconsistent over hurdles. Five-time Flat winner is 0-9 hurdling, penultimate Killarney third would give him claims. |
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8th (11) (7/1 -8%)Getaway Henry |
7/1(-8%) | (11) Getaway Henry 7/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 6l, in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m and prefers a sound surface; appears to be running back into form. Last month's C&D 2nd to Destivelle his best run for a while; same mark so has his chance. |
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9th (8) (11/1 -29%)Bowgate Street |
11/1(-29%) | (8) Bowgate Street 11/1, A bit free but ran to form when beaten 9l in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Sligo last time. In good form previously; effective at 2–2½m on soft or good ground; consistent though has a modest strike rate. Most recently fair fifth when attempting repeat Sligo win last month; more needed. |
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10th (12) (5/1 -67%)Destivelle |
5/1(-67%) | (12) Destivelle 5/1, Did it comfortably when landing a handicap by 6l off 73 here last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground; back in form and may have a little more to offer now she has won. Likes it here, up 9lb for last month's 6l win over Getaway Henry but should go well. |
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11th (19) (33/1 -32%)Royal Time |
33/1(-32%) | (19) Royal Time 33/1, Made mistakes and may have found the ground too soft when down the field in a 2m1f handicap chase at Clonmel last time. Could stay a bit further but form in and out. Returned last month and well held in both attempts chasing; seems an unlikely one; reserve. |
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12th (10) (8/1 +33%)Centaq |
8/1(+33%) | (10) Centaq 8/1, Made mistakes but held every chance before finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Previously in good form; effective at 2m1f and may do better over slightly further. Best at Downpatrick; nowhere near as effective over today's C&D last month, jumping left. |
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13th (13) (25/1 +50%)Chesterbaylad |
25/1(+50%) | (13) Chesterbaylad 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m but has yet to show much ability over hurdles. Not easy to see where improvement is to come from unless soft ground suits. |
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14th (2) (40/1 -21%)Answering |
40/1(-21%) | (2) Answering 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective at 2m, suited by cut and likes to dominate, though out of form lately. C&D maiden winner but struggling to make an impact in handicaps; tongue-tie now tried. |
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15th (6) (50/1 -317%)Moulane West |
50/1(-317%) | (6) Moulane West 50/1, No obvious excuse when finishing down the field in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Sligo last time. Effective at 2m on good ground; was consistent until latest but now looks fully exposed to the handicapper. Shot up the handicap after Sligo win in May, remains opposable off this mark. |
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16th (16) (66/1 +0%)Mayo For Sam |
66/1(+0%) | (16) Mayo For Sam 66/1, Never involved when down the field in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Galway last time. Yet to convince with stamina for 2m and remains out of form in both codes. 0-5 hurdling, well held at Galway latest; needs to improve plenty and wants better ground. |
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17th (18) (50/1 -25%)Slea Head |
50/1(-25%) | (18) Slea Head 50/1, Travelled well but found nothing after briefly threatening when down the field in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe last time. Returning from a break; yet to show any worthwhile form. Moderate effort when last seen in August at Ballinrobe; hard to make a case for. |

Clonmel winner NO BIG DEAL could be capable of following up under top weight. Raised 6lb for that narrow success, the Charles O'Brien-trained gelding has a mark of 65 on the Flat, so it is unlikely that a 99 rating is beyond him over hurdles. An impressive winner here, Destivelle has to be considered for the Ciaran Murphy yard. A 9lb hike may not be insurmountable given the ease with which the mare scored on her latest outing. Bringsty has yet to win over flights but is seriously well handicapped if putting it all together.

Belatedly off the mark over C&D last month, DESTIVELLE can double up here and confirm the form with the runner-up Getaway Henry
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) (5/4 +58%)Tapley |
5/4(+58%) | (1) Tapley 5/4, Ran to form in first-time tongue tie when beaten 3 1/4l off a mark of 109 here last time; enjoys making the running and is effective over 2m, though only just gets 2 1/2m; consistent. Clear second over C&D on recent chase return and nudged up only 1lb for that; good chance. |
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2nd (6) (10/1 -25%)Begin The Luck |
10/1(-25%) | (6) Begin The Luck 10/1, Returned to form down in grade after a break when beaten 1 1/2l off 95 over 2m3f at Stratford last time; effective over 2 1/2m and acts on any going; fairly treated if building on recent revival. Clear second to all-the-way winner at Stratford last month; remains on a workable mark. |
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3rd (9) (10/1 +50%)Sweet Nightingale |
10/1(+50%) | (9) Sweet Nightingale 10/1, Ran to form when 13l third in a handicap chase at Plumpton last time; effective 2–2 1/4m and a sound surface suits; well treated on old hurdle form. Has taken well to chasing this autumn; up in grade and needs to find something extra here. |
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4th (5) (33/1 -32%)Flash Gorcombe |
33/1(-32%) | (5) Flash Gorcombe 33/1, Below form and found the ground too quick when well beaten in a handicap chase at Warwick last time; effective 2–2 1/2m and acts on any going; the handicapper appears in charge. Out of form at the end of last season; needs to have been refreshed by seven-month break. |
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5th (7) (16/1 +11%)Calli Black |
16/1(+11%) | (7) Calli Black 16/1, Taken on up front and did plenty early; the race may have come a bit soon when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective over 2 1/2m on good ground; inconsistent and may need a drop in grade. Clear winner at Worcester two runs ago but this very inconsistent mare is hard to predict. |
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|PU| (3) (5/2 +9%)Pep Talking |
5/2(+9%) | (3) Pep Talking 5/2, Jumped boldly and ran to form when suited by a positive ride, landing a handicap by 1l off 102 over 2m3f at Wetherby last time; effective over 2 1/2m and suited by good ground; consistent. Made all at Wetherby this month and is now 6-14 over fences; respected. |
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|PU| (4) (10/1 -82%)Imperial Jade |
10/1(-82%) | (4) Imperial Jade 10/1, Needed the run and was outclassed when fourth, beaten 50l in the Listed Tom Malone Bloodstock Novices' Chase over 2m3f at Chepstow last time; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making the running; effective over 2 1/2m on a sound surface; yet to fire over fences but drop in grade is a plus. Won two handicap hurdles last season; yet to click over fences but has time on her side. |
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|PU| (2) (16/1 -100%)Belgarum |
16/1(-100%) | (2) Belgarum 16/1, Outpaced and needed the run when comfortably held in a 3m handicap chase at Kempton last time; blinkers on for the first time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2–3m on good to soft or good ground, but the handicapper may have caught up. Four chase wins; didn't fire last month but might be perked up by change of headgear here. |

PEP TALKING notched up a brace of victories in the spring, but had looked in need of a slight reprieve from the handicapper prior to a recent Wetherby outing. However, he struck with a bit in hand that day and with Jack Andrews negating much of the 4lb rise incurred, he could continue on the winning trail. Merry Monty ran a mighty race to finish third on the back of a long absence at Uttoxeter and may well build on it. Tapley arrives following a fine C&D effort.

Merry Monty is respected but slight preference is for TAPLEY, who was second in a stronger C&D race than this 12 days ago.
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 (12) (17/2 +15%)The Flaggy Shore |
17/2(+15%) | (12) The Flaggy Shore 17/2, Promising debut when winning by 5l in a maiden over 3m at Stowlin; effective at 3m in points and acts on good to yielding; remains promising. Bought for £36,000 after winning a 3m Irish point on good to yielding. |
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2nd (9) (10/3 -105%)Jollie Dame |
10/3(-105%) | (9) Jollie Dame 10/3, £100,000 No Risk At All filly; half-sister to Walk In The Brise, useful at 24f; expected to go well for a top yard. £100,000 3yo; half-sister to bumper/3m hurdle winner Walk In The Brise. |
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3rd (10) (3/1 +45%)No Flies On Her |
3/1(+45%) | (10) No Flies On Her 3/1, Ordinary debut when comfortably held in an Amateurs' bumper at Uttoxeter; effective at 3m in points; from a yard that does well in bumpers and can improve. Irish point winner; only 6th in her first bumper but could leave that form behind. |
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4th (3) (11/2 +0%)Callisto Queen |
11/2(+0%) | (3) Callisto Queen 11/2, The yard won this race last year; £52,000 Telescope filly and half-sister to Midnight River, a very smart performer at 25f; respected on debut. £52,000 3yo; half-sister to winning jumpers Midnight River and Gentle Connections. |
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5th (6) (9/2 +0%)Elated |
9/2(+0%) | (6) Elated 9/2, Passing Glance filly from a top yard in form; warrants at least a market check on debut and could go well. First foal out of a 2m4f hurdle winner; interesting if at all strong in the betting. |
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6th (5) (40/1 -150%)Daring To Dream |
40/1(-150%) | (5) Daring To Dream 40/1, Too keen but made a fair debut when runner-up, beaten 6l in a maiden bumper at Taunton; effective at 2m1f and should improve. Good Flat pedigree and showed something to finish second on fast ground at Taunton. |
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7th (1) (7/1 +7%)Blue Marvel |
7/1(+7%) | (1) Blue Marvel 7/1, Promising third, beaten 2l in a maiden bumper over 2m1f at Market Rasen on debut; effective at 2m1f and acts on soft; should improve. Third in an average bumper at Market Rasen (soft) and likely to need a fair bit better. |
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8th (8) (16/1 +36%)Grey Gamble |
16/1(+36%) | (8) Grey Gamble 16/1, Modest debut effort when well beaten in a bumper over 2m2f at Fontwell; should be suited by 2m but requires improvement. Never seriously involved from off the pace when 11-1 for a Fontwell bumper. |
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9th (13) (200/1 -150%)Tierbay |
200/1(-150%) | (13) Tierbay 200/1, Frontiersman mare; half-sister to Tarbuck, fair at 20f; others appear stronger candidates. Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Tarbuck; stable 0-9 in these races in recent seasons. |
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10th (11) (33/1 -50%)Rose Of The Shires |
33/1(-50%) | (11) Rose Of The Shires 33/1, Getaway mare; full-sister to Mcnamaras Band, a fair performer at 19f; others make more appeal on debut. Ninth foal; sister to bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Mcnamaras Band. |
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11th (4) (40/1 -150%)Dame In Disguise |
40/1(-150%) | (4) Dame In Disguise 40/1, 7,000-euro Getaway filly; half-sister to Umbrigado, smart at 20f; looks up against it here. Half-sister to four winners and Sean Bowen's booking has to heighten interest. |
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12th (7) (100/1 +0%)Flight Of Fable |
100/1(+0%) | (7) Flight Of Fable 100/1, Showed little on debut when well beaten in a bumper over 2m2f at Fontwell; should be effective at 2m but needs major improvement. 80-1 when tailed off on good to soft at Fontwell, finishing behind Grey Gamble. |
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13th (2) (50/1 -25%)Bonnet's Secret |
50/1(-25%) | (2) Bonnet's Secret 50/1, Gentlewave filly; half-sister to Secret Vino, who was moderate at 16f; faces a stiff task on debut. Dam 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner; stable won a recent bumper with a newcomer to rules. |

The eye can't help but be drawn to six-figure purchase Jollie Dame, whose half-sister was a winner in this sphere and she is likely to have a future. However, Alan King unleashed a useful type to win this 12 months ago and CALLISTO QUEEN may be up to the task too. The daughter of Telescope commanded a 52,000-pound fee and is related to the smart Midnight River. Further is sure to suit in time, as are obstacles, but there is a bit of speed on the dam's side and she ought to cope. Blue Marvel made a pleasing introduction and is another to consider.

It's best to chance a newcomer and ELATED, Jollie Dame, Callisto Queen and Bonnet's Secret appeal for varying reasons.
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 (4) (9/4 +10%)Sharp Move |
9/4(+10%) | (4) Sharp Move 9/4, Slowly away but made a fair debut when fourth, beaten 13l, in a novice over 11f at Yarmouth on first start; should handle 12f; can improve on that effort. Beaten 13l on turf debut in May but the fact he was 6-4 suggests a lot better was expected. |
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2nd (3) (8/11 +55%)Military Cross |
8/11(+55%) | (3) Military Cross 8/11, Bit below best when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in a novice at Redcar last time; trainer in form; effective from 10f to 12f; sets the standard. Perhaps not one to pile into at short odds after four successive seconds but has best form. |
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3rd (9) (4/1 -33%)Maneater |
4/1(-33%) | (9) Maneater 4/1, Made a fair debut when runner-up, beaten 5 1/2l, in a novice over 9f at Wolverhampton on only start; effective at around 10f; improvement likely. From good family and shaped well when second on last month's AW debut; should improve. |
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4th (8) (28/1 -100%)Maith Mar Or |
28/1(-100%) | (8) Maith Mar Or 28/1, Ran to her debut level when beaten 4l in a maiden over 8f at Nottingham last time; effective at 8f and bred to stay 10f; a small, light-framed filly with a good attitude. Has displayed ability in two turf starts but might be more one for handicaps. |
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5th (6) (50/1 -25%)Your Baby's Eyes |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Your Baby's Eyes 50/1, Didn't stay when well beaten in a juvenile bumper over 2m1f at Market Rasen on only start; has plenty to find on Flat debut. Beaten 32l when sixth in bumper last month so likely best watched switched to Flat. |
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6th (2) (22/1 -38%)Geordie Mackem |
22/1(-38%) | (2) Geordie Mackem 22/1, Improved on a moderate debut when fourth, beaten 7l, in a maiden over 12f at Southwell last time; effective over 12f; may do better once handicapping. Fair form in bumpers/on AW Flat but might be more one for handicaps after this. |
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7th (1) (66/1 -32%)Dollar's Dream |
66/1(-32%) | (1) Dollar's Dream 66/1, Green and not knocked about when fourth, beaten 20l, in a maiden over 12f at Ripon last time; should be effective around 12f but faces a tough task. Didn't achieve much in a bumper and Flat maiden for Danny Brooke in the spring. |
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8th (5) (16/1 -113%)Tupero |
16/1(-113%) | (5) Tupero 16/1, Well beaten in a 3yo race over 12f at Saint-Cloud on only start; has a bit to find on debut for new yard. Fifth on sole start in France in spring; the betting should guide for new yard. |
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9th (10) (150/1 -50%)Montana Dancer |
150/1(-50%) | (10) Montana Dancer 150/1, Again failed to beat a rival when comfortably held in a novice over 12f at Southwell last time; bred for middle distances but needs more time. Half-sister to four winners but hasn't beaten a rival in two AW outings this autumn. |
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10th (7) (150/1 0%)Ada's Day |
150/1(0%) | (7) Ada's Day 150/1, Poor Flat debut when comfortably held in a novice over 12f at Southwell last time; should be effective around 12f; looks up against it until handicapping. Modest at best in bumpers and remote fifth on recent AW Flat debut; big outsider. |

MILITARY CROSS has had to settle for second on each of his four appearances so far, but it's not through lack of trying. His latest effort at Redcar suggested that this trip is at the bottom end of his range so it won't be a surprise if he is ridden positively. Much better was expected of Frankel colt Sharp Move on his Yarmouth introduction, but he has been given plenty of time. Maneater offered some encouragement at Wolverhampton, although she was ultimately no match for a clearly superior filly.

Military Cross has good form but has found one to beat him on all four starts so it might be worth taking him on with SHARP MOVE.
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) (8/1 -23%)Diomed Spirit |
8/1(-23%) | (2) Diomed Spirit 8/1, Bit keen and sweated up when below form, beaten 4l off 59 at Brighton last time; off a short break; effective at 5/6f; hard to predict. Record of 5-17 on AW and he's well treated on old form; one to keep an eye on. |
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2nd (5) (12/1 -50%)Solar Edge |
12/1(-50%) | (5) Solar Edge 12/1, Below form when back on the all-weather, beaten 7l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f; had been in good form until that run. C&D winner but was well below form on recent reappearance and needs to get back near best. |
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3rd (10) (12/1 +0%)Money Pockets |
12/1(+0%) | (10) Money Pockets 12/1, Scored by 3 1/4l off 64 at Redcar in September; stopped quickly and ran below form when tenth last time; suited by 5f; chance dropped in grade. Won at Redcar in September but well held in all three subsequent runs. |
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4th (3) (9/2 -29%)Ziggy's Triton |
9/2(-29%) | (3) Ziggy's Triton 9/2, Took a step back in the right direction when beaten 1/2l off 75 at Southwell last time; suited by 5f; needs more off this mark. Close third off this mark at Southwell latest and he's still unexposed on AW; key player. |
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5th (4) (12/1 +25%)Faustus |
12/1(+25%) | (4) Faustus 12/1, Made too much use of and ran below form when well beaten in a handicap at Sandown last time; trainer in form; suited by 5f and best with an uncontested lead. Has struggled in last two runs and he's not run on AW since April 2024; down the list. |
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6th (8) (18/1 -64%)Winchurch |
18/1(-64%) | (8) Winchurch 18/1, Raced a bit wide and ran below form when well beaten in a handicap over 6f at Chelmsford last time; effective at 5f and now below his last winning mark. On dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in last five runs; passed over. |
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7th (7) (12/1 -50%)Balon D'or |
12/1(-50%) | (7) Balon D'or 12/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off 65 over 6f at Chester on his penultimate start; ran to form down in trip when fifth last time; enjoys making the running; effective at 5/6f and remains well treated on best form. Triple turf winner who changed hands for 12,000gns last month; now back on AW for new yard. |
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8th (6) (5/4 +58%)Mc Loven |
5/4(+58%) | (6) Mc Loven 5/4, Ran to form when beaten 1 1/2l off 74 here last time; enjoys racing prominently and is best at 5f; respected on recent efforts. Dual AW winner who made a bold bid from a wide draw over C&D last time; respected. |
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9th (1) (17/2 +61%)Lightning Bear |
17/2(+61%) | (1) Lightning Bear 17/2, Again below 2024 form when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap here last time; effective at 5/6f; may find this too sharp. Promising 2yo in Ireland but he's yet to shine for current stable; others preferred. |
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10th (9) (17/2 -70%)Ancient Times |
17/2(-70%) | (9) Ancient Times 17/2, Travelled well and ran to form when beaten 2l off 72 over 6f at Catterick last time; suited by 5/6f; back on his last winning mark. Generally reliable 7yo who was beaten less than 2l at Catterick latest; in the mix again. |

Simon Dow bought Balon D'or for 12,000gns recently but the stable's leading hope might be MC LOVEN, who has been performing well in defeat on Polytrack and was a solid third behind a subsequent winner over C&D a couple of weeks ago. Ziggy's Triton came out third best in a tight finish at Southwell and should get his head in front again before too long. Diomed Spirit will be much happier now back on the all-weather.

It might be worth siding with DIOMED SPIRIT, who has a record of 5-17 on AW and is on a dangerous mark back in this sphere.
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 | 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) (5/2 +62%)Mullaghgloss |
5/2(+62%) | (5) Mullaghgloss 5/2, Green and made mistakes but a very promising debut when second, beaten 8l, in an auction hurdle at Galway last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good; should improve for that experience and looks capable of winning a maiden. Bumper winner at Galway, chased home an odds-on shot at the same venue on hurdling debut. |
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2nd (1) (9/1 -38%)Firebrand |
9/1(-38%) | (1) Firebrand 9/1, Ran to form when 4l third in a maiden hurdle at Galway last time; suited by 10f on testing ground on the Flat and 2m over hurdles; consistent but can be frustrating in this sphere. Flat winner, experienced hurdler, placed four times, rated 110, should not be far away. |
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3rd (14) (16/1 -14%)The Goose's Acre |
16/1(-14%) | (14) The Goose's Acre 16/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f here last time; effective from 2m to 2½m; in fair form but may be one for handicaps. Has made the frame twice but beaten a long way on both occasions, not a strong contender. |
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4th (2) (11/2 -22%)Holy See |
11/2(-22%) | (2) Holy See 11/2, Ran to form when comfortably held in the O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2m and handles cut; consistent and should be capable of winning a maiden. Flat winner in France, highly tried as a juvenile hurdler, capable of winning a maiden. |
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5th (9) (66/1 -32%)Empire Walk |
66/1(-32%) | (9) Empire Walk 66/1, Outpaced on a modest debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Wexford last time; effective around 2½m and likely to find 2m too sharp. Mild promise in points, solid staying pedigree, soundly beaten in a 2m4f maiden at Wexford. |
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6th (15) (150/1 -50%)Villagers Cross |
150/1(-50%) | (15) Villagers Cross 150/1, Outpaced and appeared unsuited by the drop in trip when down the field in a 2m2f maiden hurdle at Fontwell last time; yet to show much and likely to find 2m too sharp. Slipped up first time out; has shown next to nothing in two completed starts. |
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7th (16) (12/1 -71%)We Be Grand |
12/1(-71%) | (16) We Be Grand 12/1, Green, made mistakes, and outpaced on a modest debut when comfortably held in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at 2m and may do better, but has something to prove. Fifth in two bumpers, same placing when well fancied for a weak maiden hurdle at Limerick. |
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8th (12) (18/1 -13%)Moon Mission |
18/1(-13%) | (12) Moon Mission 18/1, Bit free but ran to form when 3l third in a Ladies bumper at Tramore last time; has a bit to find here. Placed twice in bumpers, fair third at Tramore six weeks ago, makes hurdling debut. |
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9th (10) (66/1 -32%)Illtakehimmyself |
66/1(-32%) | (10) Illtakehimmyself 66/1, Ran to form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wexford last time; acts on good ground but may need further than 2m in time. Has finished behind stablemate It's Not His Fault in his two races, seems safe to rule out. |
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|U| (3) (5/2 +17%)Le Labo |
5/2(+17%) | (3) Le Labo 5/2, Very green and below form up in grade when down the field in the Weatherbys NH Flat Race (Grade 2) over 2m1f at Aintree last time; top course trainer but needs to improve. Debut bumper winner at this venue, tailed off in a Grade 2 event at Aintree, could prosper. |
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|U| (7) (12/1 +14%)Cailin Deas |
12/1(+14%) | (7) Cailin Deas 12/1, Bit free and made mistakes but a promising debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here last time; in good form prior, effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; debut form franked and open to progress. Ran in ten bumpers, finally rewarded with Kilbeggan win, saddle slipped on hurdling debut. |
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10th (8) (125/1 -150%)Desertmore Charm |
125/1(-150%) | (8) Desertmore Charm 125/1, Outpaced on a modest bumper debut when well beaten over 2m2f at Downpatrick on his only start; returns from a short break and has plenty to find. Did not seem to handle the track when last of seven in a bumper at Downpatrick on debut. |
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11th (17) (250/1 -67%)Angels Halo |
250/1(-67%) | (17) Angels Halo 250/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; stays 3m in points and handles heavy ground but hard to fancy. Only two finishers when second in a point, tailed off in two recent maiden hurdles. |
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12th (18) (250/1 -67%)Miss Guiry |
250/1(-67%) | (18) Miss Guiry 250/1, Green and outpaced, continued in poor form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wexford last time; effective at 2m on good ground; debut bumper form was franked but hasn't progressed and plenty to prove. First reserve, placed in the first of three bumper outings, no promise over hurdles so far. |
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13th (6) (66/1 -100%)Sneddy Eddie |
66/1(-100%) | (6) Sneddy Eddie 66/1, Ran to form when beaten 6l in a 7f handicap at Gowran Park last time; had been in good form beforehand but returns from a break and faces a stiff task here. Three-time Flat winner at up to 1m, handles very soft ground, no hurdling experience. |
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|PU| (4) (5/1 +0%)Minella Emperor |
5/1(+0%) | (4) Minella Emperor 5/1, Improved down in grade when winning a bumper at Cork over 2m3f by 2l last time; a clear threat with promise of more to come over hurdles though will need stiff test down in trip. Winner of two small-field 2m3f bumpers on good ground, might prefer further than this. |

A bumper winner here in March, LE LABO can strike on his first start over hurdles. Although subsequently well beaten in a Grade 2 race at Aintree, that run was unquestionably too bad to be true. Sent off 4/1 on that occasion, his shrewd connections were obviously expecting a decent effort. Off the track since that contest in April, the five-year-old can get his career back on track. Dual bumper scorer Minella Emperor has to be a strong contender, while Holy See sets a fair standard of those already boasting hurdling experience.

A debut winner in a bumper at this venue, LE LABO (nap) may be able to replicate that performance on his first attempt over hurdles
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) (15/8 0%)Bailly's Comet |
15/8(0%) | (1) Bailly's Comet 15/8, £85,000 Passing Glance gelding; half-brother to Romeo Coolio, a smart performer over 20f; probably best watched on debut. Half-brother to smart bumper/jumps winner Romeo Coolio; trainer does well in bumpers. |
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2nd (2) (10/1 -11%)Champ Kabai |
10/1(-11%) | (2) Champ Kabai 10/1, £28,000 Planteur gelding; full-brother to Henry Brulard, who was useful over 18f; probably needs the experience. Brother to a French Flat/jumps winner; one of three newcomers representing his stable. |
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3rd (8) (5/2 -25%)Roximan |
5/2(-25%) | (8) Roximan 5/2, Kapgarde gelding; from top local yard which gets plenty of debut winners; likely to go well. Out of a useful French jumper and represents top stable with excellent bumper strike-rate. |
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4th (12) (25/1 -14%)Detroit Bay |
25/1(-14%) | (12) Detroit Bay 25/1, Planteur filly; half-sister to Jo Jo Binks, modest at 16f; could be involved. Out of a fairly useful hurdler but stable 0-19 in bumpers during last five seasons. |
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5th (9) (11/1 +39%)Twenties Icon |
11/1(+39%) | (9) Twenties Icon 11/1, Sixties Icon gelding; hood applied for the first time; probably best watched on debut. Wears headgear on debut and stable has modest strike-rate in bumpers. |
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6th (6) (33/1 -65%)Pink 'n Purple |
33/1(-65%) | (6) Pink 'n Purple 33/1, Doyen gelding; half-brother to The Pink'n, smart over 16f; dam useful at 10f; probably best watched on debut. Half-sister to two stable winners (one useful over hurdles); yard not prolific in bumpers. |
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7th (3) (9/2 +40%)Crest Of Arms |
9/2(+40%) | (3) Crest Of Arms 9/2, £60,000 Passing Glance gelding; half-brother to One For The Team, smart over 24f; probably needs the experience. Out of a bumper/useful hurdle winner; may not be the stable's main hope here. |
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8th (7) (40/1 +0%)Prince Vinny |
40/1(+0%) | (7) Prince Vinny 40/1, Raced freely and was well beaten in a juvenile bumper over 2m at Ludlow on his only start; value selection on the balance of form. Raced too freely and was in rear throughout when 20-1 for recent debut at Ludlow. |
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9th (5) (33/1 -18%)Look Don't Stare |
33/1(-18%) | (5) Look Don't Stare 33/1, £2,000 Passing Glance gelding; half-brother to Green Hope, a very useful performer over 24f; probably best watched on debut. Has the right type of pedigree but would be a rare bumper winner for the stable. |
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10th (10) (9/1 -13%)White Sergeant |
9/1(-13%) | (10) White Sergeant 9/1, Highland Reel gelding; probably best watched on debut. Out of half-sister to two Listed Flat winners; market helpful. |
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11th (11) (125/1 -56%)Amhranai |
125/1(-56%) | (11) Amhranai 125/1, Raced freely and was well beaten in a mares' bumper over 2m at Stratford on her only start; has a squeak. Refused to settle and was beaten out of sight when 100-1 for debut at Stratford. |
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12th (4) (50/1 -25%)Jubilee Jack |
50/1(-25%) | (4) Jubilee Jack 50/1, Jack Hobbs gelding; probably best watched on debut. First foal; dam unplaced in bumper/over hurdles; stable not known for bumper winners. |

The two with previous experience don't set a daunting standard, so this appears likely to go the way of a newcomer. Anthony Honeyball launches a three-pronged assault with Crest of Arms, Champ Kabai and BAILLY'S COMET, with the last-named shading preference. The 85,000-pound purchase is a half-brother to the high-class Romeo Coolio so is likely to possess the speed required to make an instant impact. Paul Nicholls' representatives must always be feared and Roximan is no different.

The answer might be BAILLY'S COMET, who has a good pedigree and is seemingly the pick of Anthony Honeyball's three runners.
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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 (3) (3/1 -140%)American Flight |
3/1(-140%) | (3) American Flight 3/1, Quickened clear and improved in first-time tongue tie when winning a handicap by 1 1/2l off 60 at Kempton last time. Trainer in form; suited by 5/6f and acts on a sound surface; improving with more to come. Comfortable 6f win at Kempton latest and most of 6lb rise is offset by Jack Callan's claim. |
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2nd (2) (6/4 +14%)Fanjove |
6/4(+14%) | (2) Fanjove 6/4, Bit keen but just did enough when winning a handicap by a short-head off 65 over 7f at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 7/8f, acts on all-weather; this further drop in trip is fine. Pair of 7f nursery wins this autumn, including here; likely has the speed for 6f. |
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3rd (1) (7/2 -27%)Nala's Dream |
7/2(-27%) | (1) Nala's Dream 7/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 1/2l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time; top course trainer. Effective at 5/6f, acts on all-weather; respected on handicap debut. Placed in maiden/novice events and could be more to come in handicaps. |

FANJOVE has been much improved since switching to the all-weather to go handicapping and registered a second victory from his last three starts at Wolverhampton recently. He appeared to be running on fumes in the closing stages, but stuck to the task and the drop from 7f should be to his advantage, as will his ability to make his own running. American Flight benefited from the application of a tongue-tie to break through at Kempton, while Ethan Tindall's claim helps bring nursery newcomer Nala's Dream right into the equation.

Jack Callan has been knocking in the winners on a regular basis and his 5lb allowance tips the vote in the favour of AMERICAN FLIGHT.
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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 (2) (8/11 +55%)Capall Rasa |
8/11(+55%) | (2) Capall Rasa 8/11, Showed big improvement to get off the mark when winning a novice here over 7f by 1 1/2l last time. Effective at 7f, should stay further and has more to offer. Form of his novice win here last month has been boosted; much respected on nursery debut. |
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2nd (3) (11/1 -340%)Aleen |
11/1(-340%) | (3) Aleen 11/1, Improved to get off the mark tried in cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 69 at Redcar last time; effective 7/8f, acts on S, G; more to offer but disappointed in one previous run here. Off the mark at Redcar on latest outing but disappointing over this C&D the time before. |
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3rd (1) (6/4 +20%)Galileo Island |
6/4(+20%) | (1) Galileo Island 6/4, Ran to form when comfortably landing a handicap by 1/2l off 79 over 7f at Epsom last time. Effective at 7f and steadily progressing; mark looks fair back on all-weather up in trip. Up 3lb in hat-trick bid but dangerous if left alone in front and 1m should be no problem. |
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4th (4) (33/1 -200%)Uncertainty |
33/1(-200%) | (4) Uncertainty 33/1, Improved whennbeaten 1 1/4l off 68 over 7f at Lingfield last time; effective 6/7f, acts on GF and AW; seems consistent and fairly weighted. 0-6 for Richard Hannon before £13,500 sale; has ability but she needs to find a bit more. |

A deceptively trappy affair, with three of the four arriving in winning form and the other finishing second last time out. GALILEO ISLAND has become something of a punters' pal, justifying favouritism at Chelmsford and Epsom, and if he takes to the Tapeta, he can complete his hat-trick. Aleen's only previous visit to Southwell resulted in a costly defeat, whereas Capall Rasa took a big step forward when getting off the mark here and he should appreciate the extra furlong.

This can go to CAPALL RASA whose win here last month has since been handsomely boosted.
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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 (6) (5/4 +0%)Mr Noble |
5/4(+0%) | (6) Mr Noble 5/4, 52,000gns Starman colt; dam was smart at 6f as a 2yo; from a top yard that has had an excellent year with juveniles. Starman colt who makes obvious paper appeal for top 2yo stable. |
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2nd (8) (8/1 -100%)Hen Party |
8/1(-100%) | (8) Hen Party 8/1, Got going late when beaten 3/4l in a Leicester novice last time; bred to stay 8-10f and the stiff 6f here should suit. Eyecatching third over 6f at Leicester latest and she's the pick of those with experience. |
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3rd (2) (100/1 +20%)Honorable Man |
100/1(+20%) | (2) Honorable Man 100/1, Moderate debut when well beaten in a novice at Redcar on his only start; should stay 7f or further and can improve but needs to. 250-1 when never involved on recent 6f Redcar debut. |
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4th (4) (25/1 +24%)Houndhill |
25/1(+24%) | (4) Houndhill 25/1, Step back from a promising debut when well beaten in a novice at Redcar last time; effective at 5f and needs to bounce back. Third on Redcar debut in May but not seen again until well held there 16 days ago. |
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5th (3) (7/4 +56%)Horace Wallace |
7/4(+56%) | (3) Horace Wallace 7/4, 160,000gns Blue Point colt; trained by a top course trainer and respected on debut. 160,000gns son of Blue Point who needs monitoring in the betting on debut. |
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6th (1) (5/1 +23%)City Of Dreams |
5/1(+23%) | (1) City Of Dreams 5/1, £50,000 breeze-up purchase by Cotai Glory; half-brother to Aesterius, who was very smart at 5f; trainer in form and respected on debut. Makes paper appeal for yard with healthy 25% strike-rate with 2yos on AW this year. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -525%)Come As You Are |
50/1(-525%) | (7) Come As You Are 50/1, Mendelssohn filly out of a very useful 12f performer; likely to go well on debut. Bred for further so best watched unless betting strongly suggests otherwise. |

Houndhill couldn't build on his debut third at Redcar when upped to this trip at the same venue, although that did come on the back of a break. Hen Party's close-up Leicester third is probably the best form on the table, although the standard isn't too high so a chance is taken on newcomer HORACE WALLACE. The speedily-bred son of Blue Point cost 160,000gns as a yearling and is fancied to hit the ground running. Give Mr Noble some thought too.

Hen Party sets the standard but might be vulnerable to an above-average newcomer, with CITY OF DREAMS fitting the bill on paper.
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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 (8) (10/3 +39%)Marry The Night |
10/3(+39%) | (8) Marry The Night 10/3, Ran to form when beaten a length off 54 here last time; suited by 8f, acts on any; running well over this C&D. In good nick, second over C&D 20 days ago; he can go well again despite a 2lb rise. |
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2nd (7) (12/1 -167%)Hashtagnotions |
12/1(-167%) | (7) Hashtagnotions 12/1, Scored by a length off 50 at Beverley in September and ran to form when second last time; effective 8-10f performer on AW and continues in good form. Very good runner-up at Redcar 24 days ago; up 2lb but he's a player once more. |
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3rd (11) (9/2 +55%)R P Mcmurphy |
9/2(+55%) | (11) R P Mcmurphy 9/2, Improved on his first run since a gelding operation when beaten 3l off 50 here last time; trained by a top course handler and likely to progress further. Gelded and off four months before improved C&D third latest; he needs considering. |
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4th (5) (6/1 +25%)Francesi |
6/1(+25%) | (5) Francesi 6/1, Bit wide but ran to form when beaten 3l off 57 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 8/9f, all recent form on AW; respected on recent efforts. Good second at Wolverhampton latest on final run for Sean Woods; must enter calculations. |
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5th (6) (11/1 -10%)Mapledurham |
11/1(-10%) | (6) Mapledurham 11/1, Bit below form when beaten 3 1/4l off 60 at Kempton last time; blinkers on for the first time; effective at 7/8f and inconsistent. Maiden but not discredited when fifth at Kempton 17 days ago; blinkers go on; in the mix. |
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6th (10) (12/1 -140%)Wrist Art |
12/1(-140%) | (10) Wrist Art 12/1, Well below form when down the field in a handicap at Killarney most recently; suited by 8f but out of form this year. Ended time with Timothy Doyle well out of sorts in autumn; could bounce back for new yard. |
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7th (9) (16/1 -146%)Reputation |
16/1(-146%) | (9) Reputation 16/1, Improved, finishing strongly under a good ride when landing a handicap by a head off 49 over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; usually held up and still fairly treated. Got up late on at Wolverhampton latest; this course scorer ought to be in the shake-up. |
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8th (13) (50/1 -79%)Blue Seeker |
50/1(-79%) | (13) Blue Seeker 50/1, Again below his summer best when tried in a hood and beaten 9l in a 7f handicap here last time; completely lost his form despite previous AW success. On a losing run and below-par eighth in handicap here three weeks ago; others appeal more. |
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9th (4) (9/1 +36%)Mr Fustic |
9/1(+36%) | (4) Mr Fustic 9/1, Below form after an awkward start when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective at 8f on the AW and now below his last winning mark. C&D scorer; didn't enjoy rub of green when seventh at Kempton 15 days ago; considered. |
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10th (2) (18/5 +40%)Coloane |
18/5(+40%) | (2) Coloane 18/5, Scored by 4 1/4l off 50 here in September and returned to form when second last time; respected up 1lb after that C&D effort. C&D scorer; good second over C&D three weeks ago; can make her presence felt once more. |
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11th (12) (40/1 -21%)Hot Talent |
40/1(-21%) | (12) Hot Talent 40/1, Below form and didn't stay when down the field in a 9f handicap at Newmarket most recently; drop back to 7f should help but faces a stiff task. Blinkered when ninth of 14 in 1m1f Newmarket handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred. |
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12th (14) (25/1 -25%)Mickey Mongoose |
25/1(-25%) | (14) Mickey Mongoose 25/1, Below form and failed to get home when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective at 7/8f on AW and prefers to make the running. C&D winner; not discredited when fifth over C&D in August; possibilities. |
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13th (1) (28/1 +15%)Upepo |
28/1(+15%) | (1) Upepo 28/1, Again below spring level when well beaten in a handicap at Kempton last time; suited by 12-13f and down to a nice mark. Never dangerous when eighth at Kempton 38 days ago; all his wins have come at 1m4f+. |

Reputation proved there is plenty of life left in him when getting up at Wolverhampton, although he has never won over a mile. Marry The Night and Francesi have hit the crossbar on their last two starts, while Coloane occupied that position over C&D recently, but the vote goes to HASHTAGNOTIONS. Richard Fahey's three-year-old has been consistent from August onwards and having been collared over 1m2f at Redcar last time, can show his appreciation for the drop in trip.

Richard Fahey's HASHTAGNOTIONS is having an excellent season and taken to bag win number four on the back of a very good Redcar second.
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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 (6) (9/4 +63%)Invincible Annice |
9/4(+63%) | (6) Invincible Annice 9/4, Well placed and ran to form when beaten 1/2l off 50 over 6f here last time. Effective at 5f and 6f, acts on any surface. Respected on latest performance. 0-12 since joining this yard but was back on form when third over 6f here on Tuesday. |
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2nd (1) (7/2 +13%)Desert Champion |
7/2(+13%) | (1) Desert Champion 7/2, Took a step back in the right direction when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap here last time. Trainer in form, effective at 5f and acts on the all-weather. Dropping in the weights. Struggled lately but won off fully 15lb higher on AW in March and this is a drop in class. |
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3rd (9) (33/1 0%)Ziva's Star |
33/1(0%) | (9) Ziva's Star 33/1, Poor run, finishing down the field in a 6f handicap here most recently. Suited by 5f and probably acts on any surface. Moderate maiden. Inconsistent maiden and hasn't been at best of late, including back on AW here latest. |
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4th (4) (6/1 -71%)What What What |
6/1(-71%) | (4) What What What 6/1, Stumbled at the start and finished below form, beaten 10l in a 6f handicap at Redcar last time. Effective at 5f and 6f, acts on the all-weather, and may be happier back on this surface. C&D win in March; well held in three turf runs since but may fare better back on AW. |
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5th (8) (5/1 +17%)Crackinthunder |
5/1(+17%) | (8) Crackinthunder 5/1, Disappointing when beaten 5l in a Musselburgh handicap last time. Suited by 5f and acts on the all-weather. Mark looks fair if bouncing back. Good third on 5f Musselburgh handicap debut but well held at same venue twice since. |
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6th (7) (16/1 +36%)Causin A Commotion |
16/1(+36%) | (7) Causin A Commotion 16/1, Again below form when beaten 5l in a 6f handicap here last time. Effective at 5f and 6f, best on the all-weather. Further drop in trip may help. Prominent for long way on recent return from break over 6f here; might last longer now. |
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7th (3) (16/1 -60%)Mythical Isle |
16/1(-60%) | (3) Mythical Isle 16/1, Too keen and below form on handicap debut when beaten 9l over 7f at Haydock last time. Effective at 6f and acts on the all-weather. Drop in trip may suit. Last of eight on 7f handicap/turf debut at Haydock in July and absent since. |
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8th (2) (9/2 +18%)Sanbona |
9/2(+18%) | (2) Sanbona 9/2, Won by 3 1/2l off 54 at Musselburgh in September but again below form when tenth last time. Suited by 5f and acts on the all-weather. Remains 6lb above last winning mark. Successful in August/September but below par on AW on last three outings. |

The majority of these have something to prove at present and this could prove a suitable opportunity for EAST TYRONE to regain the winning thread. Philip Kirby's charge arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 14 over 6f here and a drop in trip may prove fruitful. Mythical Isle is unexposed and could also enjoy the greater emphasis on speed, while Sanbona would prove a live threat if judged on the pick of his form.

In a contest where nothing arrives with a compelling claim a chance is taken on EAST TYRONE.
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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) (13/2 +0%)Amber Honey |
13/2(+0%) | (7) Amber Honey 13/2, Didn't find much and was below form when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; had been in good form prior; effective at 7/8f; consistent until latest. In good nick until a keen-going fifth at Wolver when without usual headgear; can go well. |
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2nd (6) (9/2 +40%)Borderline Madness |
9/2(+40%) | (6) Borderline Madness 9/2, Scored by a short head off 55 at Lingfield on her penultimate start; outpaced and below form fifth last time; effective at 8f; better than the latest result suggests. Won at Lingfield and backed it with a solid fifth there 24 days ago; shortlisted. |
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3rd (5) (6/1 +14%)Harswell Duke |
6/1(+14%) | (5) Harswell Duke 6/1, Strong finish in new headgear combo when beaten 3/4l off 57 at Musselburgh last time; trainer in form; effective 7-9f, acts on any but likes plenty of give; tries another new headgear combo. Back on track with third at Musselburgh 15 days ago; not ruled out with cheekpieces now on. |
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4th (10) (16/1 -78%)Happy Chandler |
16/1(-78%) | (10) Happy Chandler 16/1, Again below his summer form when beaten 3 1/4l off 51 over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; effective at 7/8f; needs to bounce back. Caught eye when sixth at Wolver 17 days ago; not without interest off a career-low mark. |
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5th (3) (3/1 +10%)Heretic |
3/1(+10%) | (3) Heretic 3/1, Well placed, ran to form when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 56 here last time; effective at 8f, acts well on AW; defied a penalty latest, hat-trick possible. Bagged a pair of C&D handicaps last month; up another 3lb but not taken lightly again. |
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6th (12) (28/1 -133%)Penny Ghent |
28/1(-133%) | (12) Penny Ghent 28/1, Produced her best run of 2025 when beaten a head off 45 at Redcar last time; effective at 7/8f; reapplied blinkers were a big help that day. Very good second at Redcar 16 days ago; can't be discounted in her bid for a maiden win. |
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7th (8) (15/2 +25%)First Encounter |
15/2(+25%) | (8) First Encounter 15/2, Too keen and still below his summer best when second, beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Chelmsford latest; effective 8-10f; hard to predict. Back to form when runner-up at Chelmsford latest; needs considering on his Tapeta debut. |
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8th (4) (11/1 +45%)Law Supreme |
11/1(+45%) | (4) Law Supreme 11/1, Well below form when well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective at 8f; in poor form. On a very long losing sequence and he beat just one in 1m Newcastle handicap 24 days ago. |
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9th (13) (12/1 +0%)Masham Moor |
12/1(+0%) | (13) Masham Moor 12/1, Ran to form on first run since spring when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap here latest; effective 8f, acts on AW; unreliable but should come on for return. Off six months before encouraging C&D fourth; this C&D winner merits serious consideration. |
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10th (14) (12/1 +25%)Mighty Real |
12/1(+25%) | (14) Mighty Real 12/1, Ran to form when beaten 3l off 45 over 7f at Chelmsford last time; effective at 7f; moderate and his mark generally looks too stiff. Still to register a victory but he comes here in decent nick; he's no forlorn hope. |
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11th (9) (25/1 -79%)Candle Of Time |
25/1(-79%) | (9) Candle Of Time 25/1, Below form after a slow start when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap over 7f at Leicester last time; suited by 8f; remains on a competitive mark. Below-par eighth at Leicester in September for Julie Camacho; not ruled out for new yard. |
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12th (2) (33/1 -106%)Captain Corelli |
33/1(-106%) | (2) Captain Corelli 33/1, Held when hampered down the field in a handicap at Redcar most recently; cheekpieces first time; suited by 7/8f; dropping to a competitive mark. Badly hampered when last at Redcar 65 days ago but still needs to show plenty more. |
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13th (11) (22/1 -10%)Angel's Call |
22/1(-10%) | (11) Angel's Call 22/1, Ran to his recent level when beaten 6l in a handicap over 6f here last time; effective at 5/6f; mark falling but has a bit to prove at 8f. On a lengthy losing sequence and below-par eighth here 27 days ago; more is needed. |

Heretic saves his best for this circuit and backed up a C&D win back over track and trip a week later. The runner-up got much closer to him than she did before, though, so maybe a further 3lb rise will find him out and AMBER HONEY is preferred. Ed Dunlop's filly didn't settle over the extended mile at Wolverhampton, but she had been in consistent form prior and can register a deserved success. Harswell Duke's all-weather record isn't great, but he finished second here from 7lb higher back in May.

Lots with chances but MASHAM MOOR teed himself up well for a fourth C&D win when a promising fourth here on his recent return.
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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 (3) (4/1 +47%)Dark Cloud Rising |
4/1(+47%) | (3) Dark Cloud Rising 4/1, Bit below form when beaten 4 1/4l in a 6f handicap at Southwell last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; suited by 6f; fair mark if bouncing back. Late summer turf form strong; fair fifth on recent AW debut; cheekpieces added; player. |
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2nd (11) (17/2 +6%)Monks Dream |
17/2(+6%) | (11) Monks Dream 17/2, Produced a good run after a slow start when beaten 3l off 77 here last time; effective at 5f or 6f and acts on a sound surface; respected off the same mark. All three wins here, the latest off this mark; creditable third over C&D latest. |
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3rd (7) (10/3 +26%)Lethal Nymph |
10/3(+26%) | (7) Lethal Nymph 10/3, Ran to form when winning a handicap by a length off 80 here last time; trainer in form; effective at 5f or 6f and respected despite a 4lb rise. 4lb rise for recent C&D win is offset by Warren Fentiman's claim; enters calculations. |
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4th (5) (22/1 -340%)Marching Mac |
22/1(-340%) | (5) Marching Mac 22/1, Scored by a head off 79 at Leicester on his penultimate start and ran to form when second last time; effective at 5f or 6f; likely to go well again. In good form on turf recently but mark shot back up and needs to prove he's as good on AW. |
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5th (1) (7/1 +22%)Badri |
7/1(+22%) | (1) Badri 7/1, Didn't get home and was below form when beaten 7l in a 6f handicap at Southwell last time; suited by 6f and acts on any surface; edging back down the weights. More miss than hit of late but this mark is within range if back on song; C&D winner. |
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6th (2) (9/2 +25%)Paddy's Day |
9/2(+25%) | (2) Paddy's Day 9/2, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 90 at Southwell last time; suited by 5f, acts on AW; has undergone a wind operation and only just above last win mark. Five C&D wins this year make him a must for the shortlist back from wind surgery. |
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7th (6) (15/2 -36%)Michaela's Boy |
15/2(-36%) | (6) Michaela's Boy 15/2, Made no impact from off the pace when beaten 5l in a 6f handicap at Dundalk last time; suited by 5f and on a fair mark if bouncing back. May come on for recent yard debut and well treated on best form. |
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8th (8) (11/1 -38%)Grandlad |
11/1(-38%) | (8) Grandlad 11/1, Not far off recent level when beaten 4 1/4l in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; enjoys making the running; suited by 5f and return to this C&D may suit. Front-running 5f specialist; second over C&D this month but only fifth at Wolver since. |
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9th (9) (33/1 -32%)Elouise's Prince |
33/1(-32%) | (9) Elouise's Prince 33/1, Bit wide and keen, below form when beaten 8l in a 6f handicap at Dundalk last time; effective at 5f and acts on the all-weather; mark still looks high. AW maiden/novice winner but struggled in handicaps since, including for new yard latest. |
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10th (4) (22/1 -38%)Queen's Guard |
22/1(-38%) | (4) Queen's Guard 22/1, Again below her 2024 level when beaten 6l in a 6f handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 5f or 6f; mark remains on the stiff side. Good second over 5f at Southwell in August but three lesser runs have followed. |

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid at Bath, Marching Mac lost little in defeat with that close-up second. A 1lb nudge up the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold account, but LETHAL NYMPH is slightly more compelling. Paul Midgley's inmate landed the spoils over C&D and is effectively racing off a 1lb lower mark if taking Warren Fentiman's 5lb claim into account. Monks Dream is the pick of the remainder.

A pretty useful sprint. DARK CLOUD RISING made a sound AW debut when fifth at Southwell and can come good in first-time headgear.
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) (17/2 +74%)Crockham Heath |
17/2(+74%) | (2) Crockham Heath 17/2, Moderate debut when well beaten in a novice over 7f at Newmarket on his only start. Bred to be effective from 8f to 10f and improvement is likely but required. Beaten a long way on last month's Newmarket debut; improvement will be needed. |
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2nd (4) (10/1 -11%)Interstate |
10/1(-11%) | (4) Interstate 10/1, Moderate debut when well beaten in a novice over 7f at Kempton on his only start. Trainer in form and bred for 8-10f, so can surely do better. Always behind on last month's Kempton debut, but is bred to be better than that. |
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3rd (7) (22/1 -22%)Magnetude |
22/1(-22%) | (7) Magnetude 22/1, Ran to a similar modest level to debut when fourth, beaten 8l, in a maiden over 10f at Chelmsford latest. Bred to want 8-10f and should do better again. Held in both starts; stable won this with a twice-raced juvenile for same owners last year. |
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4th (10) (13/2 -8%)Tewkesbury |
13/2(-8%) | (10) Tewkesbury 13/2, 13 Feb; Ghaiyyath gelding; half-brother to Telemark, smart at 7f; dam smart at 8f; hood first time; respected on debut for top yard. Stable has a good record with 2yo newcomers; hooded on debut; watch market. |
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5th (3) (2/1 +33%)Ensor Mews |
2/1(+33%) | (3) Ensor Mews 2/1, 23 Mar; 100,000gns New Bay gelding; dam related to a useful 7f 2yo scorer; top trainer; clearly a newcomer of significant potential. Stable's record both with 2yo newcomers and at this track makes him appealing. |
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6th (9) (15/2 -25%)Rumbustious |
15/2(-25%) | (9) Rumbustious 15/2, 26 Feb; Dubawi colt; half-brother to Uncle Bryn, high-class at 7f; dam high-class at 10f; trainer more than capable of readying one; interesting. Plenty to like on breeding and stable can get them ready first time; market revealing. |
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7th (6) (12/1 -85%)Killer Whale |
12/1(-85%) | (6) Killer Whale 12/1, 6 Feb; Dark Angel gelding; dam very useful from 12f to 18f, winning the Cesarewitch; top trainer; respected on debut, although chance he'll want further. Market support would be interesting, but pedigree suggests he may need a stiffer test. |
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8th (5) (200/1 -33%)Just Call Me Mo |
200/1(-33%) | (5) Just Call Me Mo 200/1, Again ran to a poor level when finishing down the field in a maiden at Nottingham most recently. Bred for 8-12f and may need more time. Well beaten in both starts; handicaps over further may be more suitable after this. |
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9th (8) (5/2 -43%)Oathbound |
5/2(-43%) | (8) Oathbound 5/2, Fair debut when beaten 9l in a novice at Newbury. Should be effective from 8f to 10f with improvement forthcoming. Green on his Newbury debut; should do better, though his sire has never had a winner here. |
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10th (1) (200/1 -33%)Cartrefle |
200/1(-33%) | (1) Cartrefle 200/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a novice over 9f at Redcar on his only start. Bred to be effective from 7f to 8f or further and may need more time. Tailed-off last on his Redcar debut; hard to recommend. |

OATHBOUND looked in need of the experience when debuting in fifth at Newbury and he makes plenty of appeal dropping in class. The son of Kameko is not expected to have any issues with Tapeta and rates as the one to beat. Tewkesbury is closely related to smart stablemate Telemark and market support on his opening bid must be noted. Fellow newcomer Ensor Mews cannot be ruled out either.

Ralph Beckett's ENSOR MEWS may prove the answer given the stable's record both with 2yo newcomers and at this track.
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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 (3) (16/1 -14%)Kindest Nation |
16/1(-14%) | (3) Kindest Nation 16/1, Raced wide and below form when beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; usually held up; prefers a stiff 7f test; needs to find more. Triple winner last year, including on AW, but form has been uneven this time round. |
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2nd (2) (7/2 +30%)Hilltop |
7/2(+30%) | (2) Hilltop 7/2, Scored by 1 1/2l off 68 at Wolverhampton three starts back; not far off form when third beaten 4l off 74 last time; wide draw; suited by 7f and acts on a sound surface; mark remains competitive. In good form on AW this autumn and player with Fentiman taking 5lb off this time. |
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3rd (5) (11/2 -38%)Brazilian Rose |
11/2(-38%) | (5) Brazilian Rose 11/2, Back to her best tried in a hood when beaten 3/4l off 72 over 6f here last time; effective at 6-7f and acts on all-weather; holds a chance on latest form. Fair fourth over C&D latest and well treated on course form earlier in the year. |
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4th (6) (6/1 +14%)Samra Star |
6/1(+14%) | (6) Samra Star 6/1, Scored by 2l off 65 here three starts back; ran to form with late headway when fourth beaten 2l off 70 last time; usually held up; wide draw; effective from 7f to 9f and suited by all-weather; strong chance down 1lb. Back to form with C&D win last month and better than result when fourth here latest. |
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5th (9) (22/1 -38%)Amelia's Joy |
22/1(-38%) | (9) Amelia's Joy 22/1, Needed the run tried in a hood when finishing down the field in a 6f handicap at Southwell most recently; had been in good form prior; returning from a break; effective over 6f on all-weather and bred to improve for further; should come on for latest. Placed in 6f maidens here but well held in handicap on yard debut in August; off since. |
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6th (1) (9/4 +18%)Call Me Betty |
9/4(+18%) | (1) Call Me Betty 9/4, Bit keen but still improved landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off 67 here last time; effective 7f, acts on soft, good and AW; more to do up 8lb but progressing. Solid record, readily making all over C&D latest; up 8lb but still much respected. |
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7th (8) (18/1 -157%)Maldevious |
18/1(-157%) | (8) Maldevious 18/1, Raced a bit wide but ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l off 68 at Wolverhampton last time; effective at 7f and acts on all-weather; respected on that latest effort. Good return from year off on AW for Hugo Palmer last month; now with Brian Ellison. |
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8th (4) (7/2 +13%)Soho Square |
7/2(+13%) | (4) Soho Square 7/2, Bit below form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; trainer in form; effective at 7f, most effective on AW; open to further progress. C&D winner; another decent AW run when fourth at Wolver latest but Hilltop ahead in third. |

Maldevious ended her time under the tutelage of Hugo Palmer with a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the market on her stable bow for Brian Ellison. Regardless, CALL ME BETTY made all over C&D in good style and she may be able to defy an 8lb rise in the handicap. Hilltop and Soho Square are others to consider.

Last month's C&D winner Call Me Betty should go well but narrow preference is for HILLTOP with Warren Fentiman taking 5lb off.
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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 (4) (15/2 +25%)Baldomero |
15/2(+25%) | (4) Baldomero 15/2, Produced best run since summer when beaten 3l off 84 at Doncaster last time; from a top course trainer; suited by 5/6f but doesn't stay further; inconsistent yet capable. 3lb below last winning mark, but losing run on the AW stands at 25; others more compelling. |
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2nd (5) (9/2 +36%)Stanley Spencer |
9/2(+36%) | (5) Stanley Spencer 9/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off 80 here three starts back; ran to form when fourth beaten 3l off 83 last time; trainer in form; effective at 6f, acts on AW; respected chance. Has the outside stall, but his record over C&D reads 131; not dismissed. |
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3rd (14) (13/2 +13%)Papa Cocktail |
13/2(+13%) | (14) Papa Cocktail 13/2, Scored by 4l off 69 at Wolverhampton penultimate start; looked unlucky and met trouble when second last time; suited by 6f and acts on all-weather; unlucky from this mark latest. C&D winner who has been running consistently well on turf/AW since July (312312). |
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4th (9) (16/1 +43%)Buccabay |
16/1(+43%) | (9) Buccabay 16/1, Below form down in trip when beaten 8 1/4l over 5f at Haydock last time; effective at 6f and acts on all-weather; form has dipped but mark is easing. Below form lately and was well held in one go on Tapeta (over this C&D); enough to prove. |
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5th (13) (18/1 -64%)Bosh |
18/1(-64%) | (13) Bosh 18/1, Bounced back to form when beaten 1/2l off 78 at Catterick last time; suited by 6f and acts on all-weather; form can vary. 12lb below last winning mark; finished a close third at Catterick last time; shortlisted. |
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6th (12) (13/2 +0%)Ararat |
13/2(+0%) | (12) Ararat 13/2, Showed small improvement and good attitude when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 76 here last time; likes to make the running; effective at 6/7f and acts on all-weather; solid chance of a hat-trick. Bids for a C&D hat-trick from a 3lb higher mark, but still favourably treated on old form. |
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7th (1) (8/1 +6%)Aberama Gold |
8/1(+6%) | (1) Aberama Gold 8/1, Scored by a neck off 83 here in August; ran below form on deeper ground last time; suited by 6f and acts on all-weather; former Stewards' Cup winner needing a bounce back. 2lb higher than when winning over C&D in August; still on a competitive mark; shortlisted. |
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8th (8) (28/1 +15%)Under The Twilight |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Under The Twilight 28/1, Made late gains in cheekpieces when beaten 5 1/4l in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; usually held up; suited by 6f; not the most reliable this year. May need further on this surface, with her two AW wins coming over 7f on Polytrack. |
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9th (10) (12/1 +25%)Fiscal Policy |
12/1(+25%) | (10) Fiscal Policy 12/1, Better than the bare result when beaten 4 1/4l in a Catterick handicap last time; had been in good form prior; best at 6f and handles all-weather; respected in current form. Six wins on AW including three over 6f on Tapeta elsewhere; capable of playing a part. |
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10th (2) (17/2 -31%)Another Abbot |
17/2(-31%) | (2) Another Abbot 17/2, Far too keen and well below form when down the field in a Salisbury handicap most recently; wide draw; suited by 6f and handles the all-weather; tricky to assess. Dual turf winner over this trip, but needs things to fall right from wide draw on AW debut. |
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11th (3) (5/1 +29%)Prince Of Pillo |
5/1(+29%) | (3) Prince Of Pillo 5/1, Finished well and ran to form when beaten 2 1/2l off 83 here last time; effective at 6f and handles the surface; good effort off this mark latest. First and second in two starts over C&D; drawn wide but respected nonetheless. |
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12th (11) (22/1 -120%)Solvency |
22/1(-120%) | (11) Solvency 22/1, Well below form when beaten 10l over 5f at Dundalk last time, probably needed the run; hood first time and returning from a break; effective at 5f on all-weather; should do better. 2-4; makes his stable debut after another 131 days off; hood on; watch market. |
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13th (7) (20/1 -208%)No Return |
20/1(-208%) | (7) No Return 20/1, Ran to form tried in cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 79 at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 6f, acts on G; more to come but been off a while. Makes stable debut having been picked up for 40,000gns in July; market informative. |
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|PU| (6) (28/1 -12%)Running Queen |
28/1(-12%) | (6) Running Queen 28/1, Below form on deeper ground when down the field in a Doncaster handicap last time; effective at 5/6f and acts on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Well held in both handicaps since returning from another absence in September. |

Although SOLVENCY finished last for Aidan Melia at Dundalk, he could prove just the sort James Owen excels with. The three-year-old son of Ardad was progressive when in the hands of Alice Haynes during the latter part of 2024 and an official rating of 79 looks exploitable. Fellow stable debutant No Return is also high on the shortlist, along with the hat-trick seeking Ararat.

The vote goes to ARARAT who remains favourably treated on previous form and is taken to complete a C&D hat-trick.
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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 (8) (7/1 -17%)Concert Boy |
7/1(-17%) | (8) Concert Boy 7/1, Better than the result when beaten 2 1/4l off 52 over 8f here last time. Usually held up and effective over 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Fair mark and back in form. 7f and 1m course winner; placed here twice lately but needs to raise the bar to win again.. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 +38%)Military Leader |
4/1(+38%) | (3) Military Leader 4/1, Ran to form when beaten 1/2l off 56 here last time. Handles the all-weather and has improved of late. Not ruled out on recent evidence. Close third when trying to make all over C&D latest; drops 1lb; could go very close.. |
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3rd (11) (2/1 +60%)Goldmoyne |
2/1(+60%) | (11) Goldmoyne 2/1, Below form when beaten 10l in a handicap over 6f at the Curragh last time. Effective from 6f to 8f on the all-weather. Unreliable type but capable on a going day. 7f turf winner; on a workable mark for his AW and stable debut; market check suggested.. |
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4th (5) (28/1 -40%)Wyvern |
28/1(-40%) | (5) Wyvern 28/1, Back to form and finished well when beaten 2 1/4l off 55 here last time. Effective over 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Needs a little more than shown of late. 1m course winner; inconsistent but on a handy mark if he's able to get close to his best.. |
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5th (2) (7/1 -27%)Overlooked |
7/1(-27%) | (2) Overlooked 7/1, Well placed and ran to form when beaten a neck off 54 here last time. Effective over 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Consistent type who continues in good heart. 21-race maiden; form of latest 2nd here looks solid in context; entitled to be considered.. |
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6th (4) (9/2 +18%)Imola |
9/2(+18%) | (4) Imola 9/2, Not the best of runs but still ran to form when beaten 1/2l off 51 over 8f here last time. Effective at 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Running well off a slightly lower mark. Placed here (1m) latest; drop back in trip looks fine and could be thereabouts.. |
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7th (12) (25/1 -79%)Urban Dandy |
25/1(-79%) | (12) Urban Dandy 25/1, A bit below form when fourth, beaten 4l, in a handicap over 8f here last time. Effective at 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Drop in trip may suit. 5f and 1m course winner; competitive mark, if back in the form of his penultimate start.. |
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8th (7) (33/1 -313%)Masterclass |
33/1(-313%) | (7) Masterclass 33/1, Not the best of runs but still ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l off 53 over 6f here last time. Trainer in form and suited by 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Workable mark and worth a try at this trip. Third here (6f) latest; has only fired once over this far in six attempts; bit to prove.. |
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9th (14) (22/1 -57%)Yaahobby |
22/1(-57%) | (14) Yaahobby 22/1, Not the best of runs and should have finished closer when beaten 2l off 47 here last time. Effective over 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Over a year since last success but holds fair claims. C&D winner; inconsistent but an each-way player if in the form of his latest start here.. |
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10th (10) (50/1 -100%)Without Delay |
50/1(-100%) | (10) Without Delay 50/1, Below form and failed to get home when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap over 8f here last time. Effective at 7f and 8f on the all-weather. This drop in trip should help. Turf winner over 7f-1m; unplaced in five AW starts and hard to fancy based on that.. |
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11th (1) (12/1 -50%)Instant Bond |
12/1(-50%) | (1) Instant Bond 12/1, Ran close to form when beaten 2l off a mark of 55 at Southwell last time. Effective from 5f to 7f and goes well on the all-weather. Respected off the same mark as latest. Goes well here and was close to his best at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) latest; respected.. |
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12th (6) (16/1 +20%)Sir Maxi |
16/1(+20%) | (6) Sir Maxi 16/1, Well below form after a slow start when down the field in a handicap at Beverley most recently. Effective at 6f and 7f on the all-weather. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner who is 10lb lower than when a close second here (6f) in March; not written off.. |
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13th (13) (40/1 -21%)Beltane |
40/1(-21%) | (13) Beltane 40/1, Found little and ran well below form when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap over 8f here last time. Effective at 7f and 8f on the all-weather. Visor reapplied after recent poor efforts. Best AW efforts give him claims but needs to be much better than his latest visit here.. |

OVERLOOKED went close to making the breakthrough over C&D latest and that form looks fairly strong given that the winner has gone in again since. For all that he will need to utilise it, the son of Dark Angel couldn't have asked for a better draw and he is fancied to strike at the expense of the relatively unexposed Military Leader. Imola has claims, as does Concert Boy, and Instant Bond isn't out of it either.

This looks wide open on paper but MILITARY LEADER is one of the few still on a slight upward trajectory and is taken to score.
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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 -155%)New York Minute |
7/1(-155%) | (7) New York Minute 7/1, Improved up in trip when landing a handicap by 14l off 69 here last time; effective 12-16f, acts on any; could be more to come still tried in visor. Bids for a hat-trick on stable debut off a 12lb higher mark; capable of better; visor on. |
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2nd (3) (7/1 +42%)Imperial Sovereign |
7/1(+42%) | (3) Imperial Sovereign 7/1, Made late headway and ran to form when fourth, beaten 6l in a 12f handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 12-14f, acts on all-weather; interesting now stepped up in trip. Still has stamina to prove and a record of 1-14 suggest that others are more likely. |
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3rd (4) (3/1 +45%)Ribble Vibe |
3/1(+45%) | (4) Ribble Vibe 3/1, Improved up in trip when beaten 1 1/4l off 80 at York last time; effective up to 16f, acts on all-weather; likely to have more to come at this distance. Beaten just over a length by Berkshire Sundance at York last time and 3lb better off. |
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4th (10) (9/1 -13%)Earnest Belief |
9/1(-13%) | (10) Earnest Belief 9/1, Below form, found little, may have needed the run when well beaten in a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; effective 11-14f, acts on all-weather; could be sharper this time in blinkers. 0-5; this even stiffer test may suit him, but he isn't convincing; blinkers on. |
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5th (6) (25/1 -79%)Zoran |
25/1(-79%) | (6) Zoran 25/1, Pulled up in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; enjoys making the running; returning from a break; effective up to 16f, acts on all-weather; faces a tough task here. Back off last winning mark, but hasn't been seen since pulling up over hurdles in June. |
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6th (8) (17/2 +15%)Weddell Sea |
17/2(+15%) | (8) Weddell Sea 17/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; suited by 16f, acts on all-weather; generally consistent performer. Has a good record over 2m at Newcastle, but not so good in one visit here. |
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7th (2) (40/1 -122%)In The Breeze |
40/1(-122%) | (2) In The Breeze 40/1, Scored by 2l off 78 over 12f at Pontefract three starts back; ran below best and didn't stay when fourth last time; top course trainer; effective 10-12f, acts on all-weather; fair mark but something to prove at the trip. Has never attempted this far before and unplaced in five completed starts on the AW. |
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8th (1) (15/8 +32%)Berkshire Sundance |
15/8(+32%) | (1) Berkshire Sundance 15/8, Well placed, ran to form despite an absence when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a mark of 80 at York last time; effective up to 16f, acts on all-weather; a 5yo on the up with a good chance. Successful in four of his last five completed starts; relatively unexposed for his age. |
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9th (5) (25/1 -213%)Robusto |
25/1(-213%) | (5) Robusto 25/1, Made too much use of the pace and ran below form when beaten 6 1/2l in a 1m6f handicap at Salisbury last time; effective around 12-14f, acts on all-weather; may need this run. Has a good record fresh, but has been well beaten in both goes over this C&D. |
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10th (9) (40/1 -122%)Seeking Charles |
40/1(-122%) | (9) Seeking Charles 40/1, Returned to form when beaten 1 1/2l off 68 over 12f at Newbury last time; effective at 12f, acts on all-weather; the step up to staying trips could suit. 0-6 but has shown ability on turf; has a bit to prove stepping up half a mile in trip. |

The hat-trick seeking New York Minute merits respect after bolting up over C&D, but a 12lb hike in the handicap may prove excessive. With that in mind, Joey Ramsden's stable debutant may be worth taking on and BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE could be the way to go. The five-year-old is only 4lb higher than for his latest triumph in a 16-runner affair at York and looks progressive. Reopposing second Ribble Vibe is feared most.

Despite a change of stable NEW YORK MINUTE is taken to defy a 12lb hike in the weights for his 14l romp over C&D last month.
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 (3) (14/1 -180%)Carlton And Co |
14/1(-180%) | (3) Carlton And Co 14/1, Scored by a length off 57 over 7f at Musselburgh three starts back; not far off form but weakened late when fifth last time; effective 6/7f; not at best recently. Won on turf in October; met trouble on AW next time but no excuses at Redcar latest. |
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2nd (6) (9/4 +55%)Yorkshire Glory |
9/4(+55%) | (6) Yorkshire Glory 9/4, Ran to form when beaten a length off 46 here last time; effective over 6-8f and acts on all-weather; fairly treated if building on latest C&D run. Yet to win but placed twice over C&D in recent weeks and ought to be competitive again. |
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3rd (4) (9/2 -29%)Asadjumeirah |
9/2(-29%) | (4) Asadjumeirah 9/2, Won by 3/4l off 52 here in September; ran to form when a strong-finishing second last time; effective over 6f and well suited by all-weather; good chance off same mark. Five C&D wins and close second here latest; should play prominent role from unchanged mark. |
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4th (10) (14/1 +58%)Chris's Mate |
14/1(+58%) | (10) Chris's Mate 14/1, Below form when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Hamilton last time; effective 6-8f; up against it. No impact in four runs for this yard in August/September 2024; can only watch after layoff. |
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5th (7) (11/1 -10%)My Boy Jack |
11/1(-10%) | (7) My Boy Jack 11/1, Never competitive when beaten 4l off 46 over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form and usually held up; suited by 6f and acts on all-weather; fair mark if returning to form. Placed seven times this year but below par latest and he's only 3-76 overall. |
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6th (1) (5/1 +58%)Rambuso Creek |
5/1(+58%) | (1) Rambuso Creek 5/1, Well below form when finishing down the field in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective over 5/6f and acts on any surface; dropped further in the weights. Over two years since last win and not obviously in the form to snap the losing run. |
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7th (9) (80/1 -300%)Badosa |
80/1(-300%) | (9) Badosa 80/1, Again below form when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; returning from a long layoff; effective at 6f and acts on all-weather; good mark but has lost form of late. C&D win in March 2024 but little to shout about since; first outing for ten months. |
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8th (2) (3/1 -9%)Sibyl Charm |
3/1(-9%) | (2) Sibyl Charm 3/1, Produced good late work and ran to form when beaten 2l off 60 at Redcar last time; effective over 6/7f and back on the same mark as for her last win. Third on turf 16 days ago and this three-time course scorer is on good mark back on AW. |
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9th (5) (40/1 -515%)War Memorial |
40/1(-515%) | (5) War Memorial 40/1, Produced his best run of 2025 when beaten a neck off 53 over 7f at Southwell last time; effective at 7f and acts on all-weather; chance if coping with the drop in trip. Maiden; went close at Southwell in March but off since ahead of first run for new trainer. |
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10th (8) (25/1 -56%)Poet |
25/1(-56%) | (8) Poet 25/1, Plenty went wrong when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; effective over 6-7f and acts on all-weather; inconsistent. Ended long losing run over C&D in May but he's not matched that form since. |

Veteran of the field ASADJUMEIRAH was just touched off over C&D, an effort for which the handicapper has kindly left his mark unaltered. A drop in class should be no bad thing either and Antony Brittain's team have been running well of late. Yorkshire Glory deserves his day in the sun but a podium finish might be on the cards again, while three of Sibyl Charm's four career victories have come at this track so she must be respected.

Asadjumeirah and Yorkshire Glory should go well but the one to be with is SIBYL CHARM (nap).
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 (6) (22/1 -144%)Sands Of Josepi |
22/1(-144%) | (6) Sands Of Josepi 22/1, Below debut level when beaten 6l in a maiden at Beverley last time; effective at 5f; needs to bounce back. Showed speed at Newcastle on debut but stiff track and soft ground found him out next time. |
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2nd (3) (6/5 +73%)Marcellinus |
6/5(+73%) | (3) Marcellinus 6/5, Confirmed debut promise when 3 1/2l third in a maiden over 6f at Leicester on latest start; effective at 6f; more to come. Third in both starts over 6f on turf; drop in trip ought to suit and respected. |
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3rd (1) (14/1 -75%)Explosive Finnish |
14/1(-75%) | (1) Explosive Finnish 14/1, Confirmed debut promise when fourth, beaten 4l in a novice over 6f at Newmarket last time; effective at 5/6f. Drop in trip may suit. Has beaten one rival in each of his first two starts; nurseries the way forward after this. |
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4th (8) (16/1 -167%)Harmonised |
16/1(-167%) | (8) Harmonised 16/1, 14 Mar; Night Of Thunder filly; dam high-class over 5f at 2yo; hood first time; one to consider on debut for good yard. Appealing pedigree and stable can get one ready first time; market informative; hood on. |
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5th (7) (11/4 +0%)Saxon Prince |
11/4(+0%) | (7) Saxon Prince 11/4, Promising debut when third, beaten 3l in a novice here; trainer in form; effective at 5f and has a chance judged on that debut C&D effort. Struggled to go the early pace when third of five on his debut over C&D three weeks ago. |
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6th (9) (5/1 +23%)Havana Jag |
5/1(+23%) | (9) Havana Jag 5/1, Fair debut when third, beaten 4 1/4l in a novice over 6f at Brighton; effective at 6f; open to improvement. Showed good speed when third over 6f on her Brighton debut; still needs to improve. |
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7th (5) (50/1 -213%)Petes Diamond |
50/1(-213%) | (5) Petes Diamond 50/1, 10 Apr; 2,200gns breeze-up purchase by Dream Ahead; half-brother to Dashing Darcey, smart at 8f; dam fair at 7f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Trainer's first 2yo runner in this country; market useful.. |
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8th (2) (11/1 -83%)Hardstyle |
11/1(-83%) | (2) Hardstyle 11/1, 8 Feb; 52,000gns breeze-up purchase by Blue Point; dam fair at 8f; respected on debut for good yard. Stable can get them ready first time and sire's record here makes him worth a market check. |
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9th (4) (33/1 -32%)Montu |
33/1(-32%) | (4) Montu 33/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a maiden over 6f at Doncaster on only start; bred for middle distances, so drop in trip looks a negative. Well beaten on his Doncaster debut 12 days ago; dropping in trip wouldn't look a positive. |

SAXON PRINCE looked all at sea on his racecourse bow, so it was to his credit that he was able to keep on into third behind a couple of Ollie Sangster inmates. The winner could be very smart and there wouldn't appear to be anything of a similar calibre lining up here, so he should go close granted natural improvement. Marcellinus has finished third on both starts and looks likely to benefit from a drop in trip. Market support for Hardstyle or Harmonised will need to be taken seriously.

Preference is for MARCELLINUS who may be suited by the drop in trip having shown good speed in twice finishing third over 6f on turf.
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) (5/1 -25%)Em Jay Kay |
5/1(-25%) | (2) Em Jay Kay 5/1, Ran to form when beaten 1 1/2l off 60 at Kempton last time. Effective over 5/6f and acts on all-weather. Likely to go well. AW winner over 5f-6f; step back in the right direction latest; drops 1lb; each-way player.. |
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2nd (5) (12/1 +25%)Sovereign Class |
12/1(+25%) | (5) Sovereign Class 12/1, Again ran well below her spring best when beaten 9l in an 8f Beverley handicap last time. Returning from a break. Effective at 8f and acts on all-weather. Unreliable but the mark continues to ease. 0-10; placed here (1m); not badly treated if able to produce her best after a break.. |
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3rd (9) (7/2 +46%)Teardrops |
7/2(+46%) | (9) Teardrops 7/2, Showed small improvement in new headgear when beaten 3 1/4l off 45 over 7f here last time. Effective at 7f and acts on all-weather. Needs further progress. Best effort came here (7f) on handicap debut latest; drop back in trip could be positive.. |
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4th (6) (11/2 +31%)Yellow Lemons |
11/2(+31%) | (6) Yellow Lemons 11/2, Below form when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time. Effective between 6f and 8f and acts on all-weather. Poor maiden. Second (C&D) on her penultimate start; not written off but bit to prove after latest run.. |
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5th (4) (13/2 +28%)Tickets |
13/2(+28%) | (4) Tickets 13/2, Made no impact when dropped in trip and beaten 6l in a 5f handicap here last time. Better suited by 6f and needs to settle to show his best. 6f and 7f winner here; below par on his last two starts since a break; much more needed.. |
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6th (1) (3/1 -85%)Pockley |
3/1(-85%) | (1) Pockley 3/1, Produced best form since the spring, winning with plenty in hand when landing a 5f handicap here by 4 1/4l off 50 last time. Effective over 5/6f and acts on any surface. A 10lb rise makes this tougher but he cannot be dismissed. Prolific course winner, including latest (5f); 10lb rise looks tough but is a player.. |
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7th (8) (33/1 0%)She's A Dark Horse |
33/1(0%) | (8) She's A Dark Horse 33/1, Again ran well below form when beaten in a 5f classified race at Nottingham last time. Returning from a break. Effective at 6f on all-weather but looks up against it. 0-11 and yet to prove a serious player; has changed hands since latest defeat in July.. |
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8th (3) (10/1 -43%)Mrs Trump |
10/1(-43%) | (3) Mrs Trump 10/1, Ran to form despite an awkward start when beaten 2 1/2l off 59 at Redcar last time. Trainer in form. Effective over 5/6f. Capable of another good run if handling the all-weather. In good hands and well treated if able to reproduce turf form now back on a rare AW foray.. |
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9th (7) (12/1 -20%)Rogue Thunder |
12/1(-20%) | (7) Rogue Thunder 12/1, Again well below form when beaten 9l in a 7f classified event here last time. Returning from a break. Effective over 6/7f on all-weather. Needs more to figure. Each-way claims based on some spring form but needs to be much better than latest start.. |

POCKLEY put his rivals to the sword over 5f here and although a subsequent 10lb rise will demand more, he has won off much higher marks in the past. A few of these arrive with something to prove, not least the three-year-old contingent, so recent Kempton third Em Jay Kay might be the main danger. Mrs Trump lost her way a little after scoring twice on turf in the summer, but she's only had three runs on an artificial surface and could have a bit more to offer.

Given his record here, POCKLEY might be capable of successfully defying a 10lb rise for his latest 5f win at the track.
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 (4) (5/1 -25%)Young Endless |
5/1(-25%) | (4) Young Endless 5/1, Well placed and ran to form when landing a handicap by a short-head off 55 over 2m here last time; effective from 14f to 16f; respected up 3lb. Four of his five wins have come here, the latest this month; very much a player. |
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2nd (1) (18/1 +36%)Grand Duchess Olga |
18/1(+36%) | (1) Grand Duchess Olga 18/1, Well below form when finishing down the field in a handicap over 2m here last time; effective from 14f to 16f; bit to prove. Not seen since ending up well beaten here in July; something to prove. |
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3rd (9) (8/1 -60%)Fashionelle |
8/1(-60%) | (9) Fashionelle 8/1, Ran to form when beaten a short-head off 54 over 2m here last time; effective from 14f to 16f; fair mark up 2lb. Beaten a short head by Young Endless here this month and 1lb better off; bang there again. |
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4th (10) (6/1 +45%)Mio Amico |
6/1(+45%) | (10) Mio Amico 6/1, Didn't stay up in trip when tried in cheekpieces and beaten 7l in a 2m handicap here last time; effective at 14f on all-weather; drop in trip a plus. 0-5 but best effort came over this trip at Chelmsford; shortlisted. |
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5th (8) (9/4 +70%)Ana Emaraaty |
9/4(+70%) | (8) Ana Emaraaty 9/4, Closed late off a steady pace and ran to form when beaten 5l in a 2m handicap at Newcastle last time; effective from 11f to 16f and acts on all-weather; respected from this mark. Completed a Tapeta hat-trick in the spring and remains on his last winning mark. |
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6th (12) (28/1 +0%)Harry The Haggler |
28/1(+0%) | (12) Harry The Haggler 28/1, Well below form and stopped quickly up in trip when well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective from 8f to 12f on all-weather; stamina to prove. 1lb below last winning mark, but ran poorly over C&D last time; plenty to prove after that. |
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7th (6) (7/1 +36%)Queensland Boy |
7/1(+36%) | (6) Queensland Boy 7/1, May not have stayed having briefly threatened when 18l third in a novice hurdle over 2m4f here last time; effective at 2m; not ruled out back on all-weather. 4lb higher than for his two AW wins in May, but not disgraced on a few occasions since. |
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8th (5) (11/2 +50%)Haliphon |
11/2(+50%) | (5) Haliphon 11/2, Ran to form from off the pace when beaten 4l off 60 over 2m at Kempton last time; suited by 12-16f; on a fair mark and hinting at a return to form, though slow starts are an issue. Has become very hard to win with and has only been placed once in 14 starts on the AW. |
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9th (2) (66/1 -136%)Susiesparkle |
66/1(-136%) | (2) Susiesparkle 66/1, Far too free when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time; effective up to 10f on the Flat; stamina to prove. Modest under both codes in her last four outings; others preferred. |
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10th (11) (14/1 -27%)Tightly Bound |
14/1(-27%) | (11) Tightly Bound 14/1, Below form but with excuses when comfortably held in a 2m handicap at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; effective from 8f to 12f on all-weather; may have more to offer. 0-5 but there have been signs of ability; still open to improvement. |
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11th (3) (28/1 +0%)Alex The Great |
28/1(+0%) | (3) Alex The Great 28/1, Too keen and again below spring level when well beaten in a 12f handicap at Wolverhampton latest; effective from 14f to 16f; mark looks stiff. Back off last winning mark and has won over C&D; market support would be significant. |

Young Endless (winner) and Fashionelle (second) renew their rivalry having squared off over the extended 2m here recently. The pair are unlikely to be separated by much again, but a confident vote goes to NUNC EST BIBENDUM. The daughter of Masar posted her finest effort for the yard when third over C&D three weeks ago, despite being short of room on several occasions. Hector Crouch is an interesting jockey booking and she remains open to a bit more improvement. Mio Amico is worth a second look too.

This may rest between old rivals YOUNG ENDLESS and Fashionelle, with the former taken to confirm recent course placings.
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 (7) (7/2 +56%)Jindri |
7/2(+56%) | (7) Jindri 7/2, Ran to form up in trip when beaten 1 1/2l off 73 over 11f here last time; effective at 10/11f, acts on G, AW; rangy filly, more to come over these longer trips. 0-5 but has shown ability; extra furlong should be within range and she remains unexposed. |
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2nd (4) (9/2 +31%)Gifted Angel |
9/2(+31%) | (4) Gifted Angel 9/2, First outing in a year, ran to form despite sluggish start when beaten 2l off 73 over 10f at Chelmsford last time; effective 10-14f, acts on G and AW; entitled to come on for return. Off for a year prior to finishing second at Chelmsford three weeks ago; unchanged mark. |
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3rd (8) (6/1 -71%)Little Miss India |
6/1(-71%) | (8) Little Miss India 6/1, Scored by 3l off 59 over 11f here penultimate start; ran to form, closed late up in trip last time; suited by 10-12f; looks progressive. Running well on Tapeta lately; same mark as when second last time; shouldn't be far away. |
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4th (1) (3/1 +50%)Wonder |
3/1(+50%) | (1) Wonder 3/1, Ran to form back from a break when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; trainer in form; effective up to 16f; chance if building on latest. Good form over 16.5f here in March, but still a player from 2lb below last winning mark. |
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5th (2) (7/2 +53%)Cannon Rock |
7/2(+53%) | (2) Cannon Rock 7/2, Below form tried in a visor when fourth beaten 8 1/2l in a seller over 9f at Musselburgh latest; effective 11/12f; cheekpieces back on, longer trip a help. Won a C&D novice on stable debut in March last year, but more out than in since then. |
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6th (3) (20/1 -344%)Appier |
20/1(-344%) | (3) Appier 20/1, Back to best in a slowly run race landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 71 over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 12-14f; respected up 4lb on stable debut. 6-21 on the AW; still favourably treated on previous form and shortlisted on stable debut. |
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7th (11) (33/1 -267%)Freddy Robinson |
33/1(-267%) | (11) Freddy Robinson 33/1, Ran to form when 4l third in a handicap over 10f at Nottingham most recent run; effective 10-12f; consistent. Record of 1-29 on the Flat (3-40 overall) suggests that others are more likely. |
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8th (6) (12/1 +0%)Caramay |
12/1(+0%) | (6) Caramay 12/1, Ran to form, made late headway when beaten 3 1/4l off 71 over 10f at Windsor last time; usually held up; effective 10-11f; may come on for latest. 2lb lower than when winning over 1m3f here in January; has won over 1m4f at Wolverhampton. |
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9th (12) (100/1 -257%)Red Trail |
100/1(-257%) | (12) Red Trail 100/1, Below form, ground too deep when well beaten in a handicap over 10f at Nottingham latest; effective 10-12f; up against it on recent evidence. Losing run is up to 21 and she needs a transformation on belated AW debut. |
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10th (9) (33/1 +0%)The Craftymaster |
33/1(+0%) | (9) The Craftymaster 33/1, Well below form down the field in a handicap over 2m at Newbury most recent; usually held up; effective up to 2m; badly out of form. Losing run up to 16; drops to this trip for the first time since the end of 2023. |
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11th (5) (80/1 -789%)Three Dons |
80/1(-789%) | (5) Three Dons 80/1, Ran to form despite early trouble when fourth beaten 12l in a handicap at Catterick latest; effective 12f; below last winning mark. Sole win in 25 starts on AW was when the winner was disqualified for a banned substance. |

LITTLE MISS INDIA hasn't been in the care of James Owen for all that long, but has a win and two second-placed efforts to her name since making the move. She lost little in defeat when beaten by an in-form rival last time and looks to have been found a good opportunity. Appier relished a return to the all-weather when on target at Wolverhampton, and don't rule out the selection's stablemate Cannon Rock, who has plummeted down the weights.

The choice is GIFTED ANGEL (nap) who made a promising return from a year off at Chelmsford three weeks ago and races off the same mark.
Ths is the racecard key.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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