There were 38 Races on Thursday 9th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Newbury, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Ludlow, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 9th November 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Brentford Hope 11/4, Useful Flat performer who won a maiden at Wincanton and novice at Huntingdon (both 2m) on joining this yard last spring. Only sixth when sent off favourite for the Swinton at Haydock in May but that first experience of a big-field handicap should hold him in good stead. Remains capable of better. Beaten favourite in the Swinton when last sighted but he should be well handicapped.
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2nd (11) (9/2 +50%) Sergeant Wilson
9/2(+50%)
(11) Sergeant Wilson 9/2, Free-goer who isn't the easiest of rides but he is talented if channelling his energies in the right direction. His headstrong ways proved costly again on his Southwell reappearance but the fact he went off a heavily-backed 10/11 shot suggests his in-form stable were hopeful of a lot better. Has his quirks but he's well handicapped should he bring his A game.
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3rd (6) (150/1 -275%) Made For You
150/1(-275%)
(6) Made For You 150/1, All 5 career victories over hurdles gained on right-handed tracks, the latest at Musselburgh (2½m) last December. Patchy record since, finishing a well-held sixth on the Flat when last seen in May. A watching brief is advised. Five-time winning hurdler; stays much further but very effective at this trip.
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4th (1) (13/2 +7%) Whizz Kid
13/2(+7%)
(1) Whizz Kid 13/2, Prominent racer who was successful at Doncaster in the spring and made a winning return from wind surgery at Wetherby (2m, good) last month. 5 lb higher in what looks a stronger race now. Willing 7yo who looked better than ever after wind surgery when dominating at Wetherby.
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5th (10) (33/1 -32%) American Gerry
33/1(-32%)
(10) American Gerry 33/1, Successful twice during first half of 2022. Lightly raced since but his fourth at Fontwell in April showed he retains his ability. Not in the same form when a remote fourth at Uttoxeter the following month and absent since. He's not fulfilled his initial promise and hasn't been at his best for a while now.
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6th (8) (5/1 +17%) Grivetana
5/1(+17%)
(8) Grivetana 5/1, Runner-up in this race on reappearance last year and also filled the same position in the Gerry Feilden here on next start. Things didn't go so well later in the campaign but has dropped to a good mark as a result and goes well fresh. Has had wind surgery. Lost her way last season but had wind surgery and she's well handicapped.
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7th (4) (40/1 -60%) Oakley
40/1(-60%)
(4) Oakley 40/1, Off the mark for present stable at Stratford (2m, soft) in spring 2022 but seen only 4 times since, fading into a below-par seventh back at Stratford when last seen in July. Has form off much higher marks and returned from a break in fair nick last season.
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8th (7) (50/1 -178%) Bread And Butter
50/1(-178%)
(7) Bread And Butter 50/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. Latest 6¼ lengths fifth of 7 to Whizz Kid at Wetherby (2m) was his best run since coming to Britain but never a threat and 2m probably a bit on short side for him. Only momentarily threatened in Whizz Kid's race at Wetherby three weeks ago.
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9th (2) (12/1 -33%) Castel Gandolfo
12/1(-33%)
(2) Castel Gandolfo 12/1, Has had a good first half of the season, winning at Kelso (2m, good to firm) in May and good in-frame efforts in competitive handicaps lately, finishing fourth of 18 at Cheltenham 13 days ago. Consistent 6yo; handicapped about right but brings solid each-way credentials.
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10th (3) (11/4 +8%) Brookie
11/4(+8%)
(3) Brookie 11/4, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland and better than ever when making a winning start for new trainer Anthony Honeyball in 4-runner Fontwell handicap hurdle 5 weeks ago. The second won next time so a 6 lb rise looks fair. This is tougher than Fontwell but he won that comfortably off 6lb lower.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 -25%) Believe Jack
50/1(-25%)
(9) Believe Jack 50/1, Made a winning start for this stable in a novice at Hereford in November 2021 but not in the same form when fourth at Kelso 2 months later and not seen since. Can only watch unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Has to prove himself worthy of this mark following a long absence.
LTO Selection:
12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
WHIZZ KID returned from a 193-day break to score by over four lengths at Wetherby last month and he has only been put up 5lb in the ratings for that display. With that in mind, the seven-year-old could prove hard to stop. Brookie was a facile winner at Fontwell last time and has to be considered off a 6lb higher mark, while Sergeant Wilson could bounce back from his underwhelming effort at Southwell last time.
BROOKIE readily saw off a subsequent winner at Fontwell on his first outing for the Anthony Honeyball yard and may be able to cope with a 6 lb rise. Although Brentford Hope failed to make a significant impact in the Swinton he remains a handicap hurdler with potential and is second choice ahead of last year's runner-up Grivetana.
Last year's runner-up Grivetana is feared off a good mark but BRENTFORD HOPE (nap) might be even better handicapped.
(4) Ramo 4/1, Improved for step up to staying trips last term, winning handicaps at Plumpton/Newton Abbot and unlucky not to complete the hat-trick when runner-up at first-named venue on final outing. Remains one to be interested in back from 6 months off. Two wins and a narrow defeat in the spring all came at 3m+; back from seven months off.
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2nd (2) (16/1 +20%) Midnightreflection
16/1(+20%)
(2) Midnightreflection 16/1, Registered a fourth career success at Doncaster (24.4f) in February and not disgraced on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter last term. Unseated rider at start on return at Chepstow 9 days ago but she's not out of things judged on pick of last season's form. Chance on last season's form but whipped round and unseated on return nine days ago.
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3rd (6) (9/2 +44%) The Bomber Liston
9/2(+44%)
(6) The Bomber Liston 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler who didn't convince in trio of starts over fences earlier this year and he was again some way below his best over hurdles when fourth of 5 in handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 32 days ago. Ease back down in trip may help here. Good second in March but has seemingly lost his way.
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4th (10) (11/2 -10%) Regal Renaissance
11/2(-10%)
(10) Regal Renaissance 11/2, Emphatically doubled her tally over C&D in April and, back from 5 months off, produced a solid comeback effort when second in 4-runner handicap here 4 weeks ago. Remains lightly raced and stable landed this race 12 months ago. Worthy of respect. Two wins last season and second on recent return, all over C&D; more appealing than many.
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5th (3) (17/2 -42%) Toothless
17/2(-42%)
(3) Toothless 17/2, Dual 2m hurdles winner early in 2023 but pulled up at Newbury final start and he finished well held once more on return/following wind op at Plumpton (15.9f) last month. This should reveal more upped significantly in trip. Two wins last season but inconsistent and ran poorly on recent return.
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6th (7) (15/2 -7%) Call Me Tara
15/2(-7%)
(7) Call Me Tara 15/2, Positive profile over hurdles, gaining third career success in 4-runner mares' handicap at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in July. Not in same form at Worcester in September but she returns from 2 months off with her yard amongst the winners. 3-6 over hurdles; well held latest but should be competitive on balance of form.
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7th (1) (4/1 +60%) Front View
4/1(+60%)
(1) Front View 4/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien in 2020/21. In touch when unseated rider 3 out in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) in March and he's entitled to come forward from last month's reappearance run at Chepstow. Could be worth chancing up in trip. Ran well on yard debut in January but hasn't built on it; up in trip.
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8th (8) (33/1 -230%) Mahler Moon
33/1(-230%)
(8) Mahler Moon 33/1, Well beaten in bumpers but not without promise in novice/maiden hurdles and likely he'll come on for last month's reappearance run at Bangor/following a wind op. Tongue tie refitted for handicap debut and worth monitoring closely in the betting for clues. Tailed off last month but may do much better now handicapping and back up in trip.
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9th (12) (11/1 -57%) Fenney Brook
11/1(-57%)
(12) Fenney Brook 11/1, 3-time winner (twice over C&D) for Henry Daly during 2022. Below best first 3 starts this term but made it first time lucky having been picked up cheaply by new yard at Hereford (19.6f) 23 days ago, keeping on well. This rates tougher, however. Game winner on stable debut last month; two C&D wins to her name.
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10th (11) (16/1 +27%) State Of Bliss
16/1(+27%)
(11) State Of Bliss 16/1, Won at fourth time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner Fakenham maiden in June but hasn't replicated that in pair of Worcester handicaps subsequently. Steps up in trip on the back of a break now. Maiden winner in June but well held three times since; up in trip.
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|PU| (5) (66/1 -100%) Art Approval
66/1(-100%)
(5) Art Approval 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler who matched that level without getting his head in front over fences during second half of last season. Switched yards ahead of return and worth noting he's now operating 2 lb below last winning mark. Lost his way over fences last season; stable debut and much to prove.
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|PU| (9) (66/1 -32%) Esperti
66/1(-32%)
(9) Esperti 66/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler in Ireland for Peter Fahey but he has failed to fire in 4 outings for his yard, beaten quickly when pulled up at Worcester (20f) in August. Hard to warm to back from 72 days off. Winner in Ireland but has been tailed off all four starts in Britain.
LTO Selection:
12:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A promising runner-up on her return here last month over shorter, REGAL RENAISSANCE is taken to go one better at a track where she won comfortably in April. A winner of two of his last three, Ramo is of interest on the drop in trip, while Fenney Brook should be able to build on a determined success at Hereford last time out. The Bomber Liston and Toothless are likely to be thereabouts as well.
A competitive opener and with that in mind it may pay to take a chance on top weight FRONT VIEW. His recent record is patchy but he ought to strip fitter for last month's reappearance run at Chepstow and he's lurking on a very dangerous mark judged on the pick of his form in Ireland. Ramo was progressing well when last seen and he's feared, along with Regal Renaissance and Call Me Tara.
Several with obvious claims but perhaps handicap newcomer MAHLER MOON can take a step forward.
(1) Horn Cape 13/2, Back on track for this yard when successful over C&D and at Hexham in March. Not in quite the same form since but presumably failed to take to fences last time and he's back to the mark he defied at Hexham. Soft-ground C&D winner who could go well now back over hurdles and on a slow surface.
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2nd (8) (9/4 +59%) For Three
9/4(+59%)
(8) For Three 9/4, Successful twice for James Ewart in summer of 2021. Largely below par for Mark Weatherer since but has joined a shrewd outfit and needs keeping a close eye on in the market as he's potentially very well handicapped. Has a first-time tongue tie added to cheekpieces. Has been struggling; on reduced mark and interesting on stable debut, especially if backed.
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3rd (7) (10/3 +33%) El Jefe
10/3(+33%)
(7) El Jefe 10/3, Sole win from 21 hurdle starts came over C&D in 2021. Arrives on the back of a creditable second of 15 at Kelso 12 days and he'll be thereabouts if in similar form. Poor strike-rate but sole win came over C&D & he ran well last time; could be thereabouts.
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4th (3) (16/1 -129%) Prince Nino
16/1(-129%)
(3) Prince Nino 16/1, Won twice over 2½m at Perth at the end of the summer. Possibly unsuited by very testing ground when well held back there 6 weeks ago. Up and down this season but has posted two wins and not ruled out in a change of headgear.
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5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Belle Na Bann
16/1(+0%)
(10) Belle Na Bann 16/1, Won handicaps at Fontwell/Newton Abbot for Neil Mulholland last summer. Also runner-up twice for this stable at the start of the year but below form when last seen in June. 2 lb out of handicap. Second twice in a row early this year but hasn't shone on her 3 starts since (latest June).
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6th (2) (7/1 -27%) My Brother Jack
7/1(-27%)
(2) My Brother Jack 7/1, Modest Flat winner. Similar standard over hurdles, showing he can be competitive from this sort of mark when third of 9 at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to soft) last time. 0-7 over hurdles but has run pretty well the last twice and might not be far away.
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7th (6) (15/2 -50%) Sawpit Sienna
15/2(-50%)
(6) Sawpit Sienna 15/2, Successful twice during the first half of last season and also second at Wincanton in March. Should be sharper for last month's Worcester reappearance and she's back on a workable mark. Respected in refitted headgear. Down the field on comeback but improved for last season's reappearance to win next time.
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8th (9) (11/1 -10%) Balranald
11/1(-10%)
(9) Balranald 11/1, Successful over fences here 2021 and finally opened his account over hurdles in a Bangor handicap in May. Creditable placed efforts at Kelso and over C&D in recent months and should be competitive again. The forecast soft ground is a concern but he's in good form; claims if conditions suit.
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|PU| (5) (28/1 -155%) Hide Out
28/1(-155%)
(5) Hide Out 28/1, A 24-race maiden in Ireland but still one to note in the betting now setting out for a new stable after 6 months off (has had wind surgery). Longstanding maiden in Ireland; wind op prior to this stable debut; market check advised.
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|PU| (4) (40/1 -264%) Edgar Allan Poe
40/1(-264%)
(4) Edgar Allan Poe 40/1, Seven-time winner on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m handicap at Catterick in January. Creditable third over C&D next time but absent since a lesser run back here in April. Below last winning mark; check the betting, but he may need this first outing since April.
LTO Selection:
12:25 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The 5lb claim of William Maggs could certainly aid the prospects of MY BROTHER JACK, whose form over C&D reads 223 and another bold bid is expected on his return to this venue. He is preferred to previous Sedgefield winner El Jefe, who put in an improved effort at Kelso on his latest run but the loss of Conor Rabbitt's 5lb claim in this conditional jockeys' contest will not help his cause. It should be noted if For Three attracts market interest on his debut for the in-form Sam England yard as the change of stable and the application of a tongue-tie for the first time may bring about some improvement.
SAWPIT SIENNA probably needed the outing on her reappearance and, with the headgear combination she wore to good effect last season back in place, is taken to bounce back to form and take advantage of a mark only 1 lb higher than the one she defied at Taunton in January. El Jefe gained his only win over C&D and was a good second at Kelso recently so he's second choice. For Three is dangerously well treated and would also come into it if the betting vibes are strong on first run for Sam England.
(1) Farren Glory 13/8, Useful winner at 2m in bumpers. Set a stiff task and never figured when midfield in Fairyhouse Grade 2 on hurdles debut back in April. However, no surprise to see him do better with his sights lowered here. Form of Navan bumper win reads well, ran in a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse, good prospect.
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2nd (9) (13/8 -47%) Irish Panther
13/8(-47%)
(9) Irish Panther 13/8, Runner-up only start in points and he displayed useful form in making the frame all 3 starts in bumpers last term, very good second of 18 at Punchestown (18f) in April. Exciting hurdles prospect. Placed on all three bumper starts, capable of making his presence felt on hurdling debut.
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3rd (17) (6/1 -71%) Implicit
6/1(-71%)
(17) Implicit 6/1, Authorized mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner/useful staying chaser Full Back and French 2¼m hurdle winner Dimana. Noteworthy newcomer for leading outfit. Half-sister to useful stayer Full Back, only mare in the race, has to be taken seriously.
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4th (14) (16/1 -60%) Power Hour
16/1(-60%)
(14) Power Hour 16/1, Fair hurdler. Good third of 15 in novice hurdle (3/1) at this course (19.1f, soft) in May, going with enthusiasm and not quicken only final 100 yds. Each-way claims returning from 6 months off. Faces tougher opposition now than when third in a maiden hurdle at this venue in May.
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5th (2) (8/1 +76%) Ballybrack Wood
8/1(+76%)
(2) Ballybrack Wood 8/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Western Zephyr. Runner-up sole start in points (Nov 2022). Second in a maiden point at Dromahane 12 months ago, winner has scored over hurdles.
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6th (5) (28/1 -27%) Doonbeg Don
28/1(-27%)
(5) Doonbeg Don 28/1, Runner-up only start in points but proved disappointing when sixth of 9 in bumper at Cork (19f, soft) on Rules debut back in April. Still, not one to write off now attentions switch to hurdling on return. Second in a maiden point, low-key racecourse debut in a 2m3f bumper at Cork in April.
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7th (8) (300/1 -20%) Imbolc
300/1(-20%)
(8) Imbolc 300/1, Pulled up only start in points. Once-raced maiden under Rules. 40/1, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) on NH debut 34 days ago. Pulled up on only point start, remote fourth of five finishers on hurdling debut.
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8th (7) (16/1 +0%) Harveys Point
16/1(+0%)
(7) Harveys Point 16/1, Getaway gelding. Strong in betting, offered plenty to work on when second of 8 in bumper at Limerick (2m) on debut back in December. Absent and has since left Gordon Elliott and interesting what the market makes of him now hurdling. Has left Gordon Elliott since good bumper run at Limerick last winter, trip should suit.
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9th (4) (300/1 -20%) Carlas Big Jim
300/1(-20%)
(4) Carlas Big Jim 300/1, Poor hurdler. 28/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.2f, good to soft) 173 days ago, labouring early final circuit. Back down in trip. No apparent chance in a maiden judging by an official rating of 85, first run since May.
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10th (10) (300/1 -20%) Knocknaconnery
300/1(-20%)
(10) Knocknaconnery 300/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving P. F. McEnery when seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (16.6f, heavy, 150/1) on hurdles bow 14 days ago, struggling 3 out. Remote seventh in a bumper on only start last season, similar over hurdles on stable debut.
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11th (6) (100/1 -52%) Flemens Intrest
100/1(-52%)
(6) Flemens Intrest 100/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Beshabar. Dam unraced. Off mark in points at second attempt (Apr 16). This looks a warm enough race on Rules/hurdles debut. Won a maiden for older horses at Dromahane in May, vulnerable against younger rivals..
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12th (15) (300/1 -20%) Rising Dust
300/1(-20%)
(15) Rising Dust 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Sligo (18f, soft) 13 days ago. Passed over returned to timber on what he's achieved to date. Has struggled in two maiden hurdle outings, similar in a bumper at Sligo last time.
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13th (12) (250/1 -25%) Oogum Boogum
250/1(-25%)
(12) Oogum Boogum 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 33/1) on NH debut 50 days ago, never better than midfield. Up in trip now but he rates a likely longer-term project. Hinted at ability first time out at Listowel but will probably need more experience.
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14th (16) (300/1 -20%) Val Rapide
300/1(-20%)
(16) Val Rapide 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) 34 days ago, badly hampered fifth and never involved. Can only be watched. Unseated at first on debut at Gowran, remote last of five finishers at Downpatrick 100/1.
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|PU| (11) (11/1 +39%) Noble Talent
11/1(+39%)
(11) Noble Talent 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 9/2, creditable third of 6 in bumper at this course (16.8f, heavy) 42 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Appears to be improving on the evidence of placings in bumpers at Listowel and this venue.
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|PU| (3) (300/1 -20%) Baltoro
300/1(-20%)
(3) Baltoro 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, fifteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 40 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time. No merit in his bumper or maiden hurdle form so far, tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried now.
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|PU| (13) (300/1 -20%) Open The Gate
300/1(-20%)
(13) Open The Gate 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20f, good, 25/1). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Showed little in five outings for Peter Fahey; best watched on first start for this stable.
LTO Selection:
12:30 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
IRISH PANTHER, who was placed on all three bumper runs last season, may be good enough to make a winning debut over hurdles. A former point-to-point runner-up, the Edward O'Grady-trained gelding ran a big race on his rules debut at Leopardstown last Christmas before failing to justify favouritism on his next start. However, in hindsight, that Punchestown third worked out quite well. Power Hour, who holds a handicap rating of 109, sets the standard. The Ocovango gelding has acquired invaluable experience in four starts, which includes two placings. Harveys Point, runner-up on his only appearance to date, has to be of interest on his first start for trainer Colm Murphy. Any market support for the five-year-old should be noted.
IRISH PANTHER showed useful form when making the frame on all 3 starts in bumpers last term, runner-up at Punchestown when last seen in April. He's very much of interest now hurdling and shades the vote to come out on top. Newcomer Implicit makes plenty of appeal on paper starting out for her leading yard and she has to be of interest, with Farren Glory and Harveys Point another couple to note.
It looks significant that FARREN GLORY was introduced to hurdling in a Grade 2 event after a Navan bumper win. He can win a maiden now
(11) Willmount 1/3, Expensive winning pointer who followed suit on both bumper outings and is firmly expected to maintain his unbeaten record switched to hurdling. Point winner who impressed in both bumpers and is an exciting prospect for hurdles.
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2nd (1) (12/1 -85%) Beny Nahar Road
12/1(-85%)
(1) Beny Nahar Road 12/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat. Too free when sixth of 8 in 2m handicap at Ascot in May on his first outing for Paul Nicholls. In need of experience when second in a novice at Wincanton on hurdling debut but should do better. Could do with settling better on second hurdle start but open to improvement for top yard.
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3rd (10) (22/1 -38%) Onewayortother
22/1(-38%)
(10) Onewayortother 22/1, Gambled on and looked potentially useful when landing a Kempton bumper early in 2022. Testing conditions perhaps against him when pulled up on hurdles debut last November and he's bound to do better in time, albeit the ground is unlikely to be much quicker here. Absent since flopping last November but 5l bumper win on only other run; watch the betting.
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4th (8) (4/1 +47%) Joker De Mai
4/1(+47%)
(8) Joker De Mai 4/1, Useful chaser. 43/10, won 6-runner minor event chase at Auteuil (17.9f, soft). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving J. Delaunay. Solid claims back over hurdles for new yard. Two-time French chase winner who has joined up-and-coming yard; could play leading role.
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5th (4) (16/1 +68%) Crypto Currency
16/1(+68%)
(4) Crypto Currency 16/1, Winning pointer who shaped encouragingly switched to a bumper when fifth at Sandown. Low-key start to hurdling career over C&D almost 2 years ago and hasn't been seen since. New yard. Returns from long absence but has shown promise and new yard is in good form.
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6th (3) (125/1 +0%) Celtic Ned
125/1(+0%)
(3) Celtic Ned 125/1, Closely related to 2 winners but pulled up in a novice at Kempton on hurdling debut. Has left Pat Phelan/off 7 months since. Pulled up at 125-1 on his sole start in Kempton in March; has changed yards.
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7th (9) (18/1 -80%) King William Rufus
18/1(-80%)
(9) King William Rufus 18/1, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season and should improve for his initial experience of hurdling at Uttoxeter a month ago. Not dismissed. Only sixth on hurdle debut but there's room for improvement in jumping; promise in bumpers.
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8th (2) (150/1 -88%) Bitsnbuckles
150/1(-88%)
(2) Bitsnbuckles 150/1, Runner-up in a point and shaped as if better for the run sent hurdling on first outing since leaving Michael C. Griffin after 6 months off when ninth of 15 in a novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) two weeks ago. Went close in a point but has since been well beaten in a bumper and a novice hurdle.
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9th (7) (150/1 -50%) Jaxonne
150/1(-50%)
(7) Jaxonne 150/1, Offered little both starts under Rules and looks set for another struggle. Things could click at some point & market check is advised, but tailed off on both starts.
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10th (12) (250/1 -150%) I'm On My Way
250/1(-150%)
(12) I'm On My Way 250/1, Not seen since last of 10 in novice hurdle at Chepstow on NH debut 19 months ago and can only be watched here. Third in one of her points but tailed off on rules debut in March 2022 and absent since.
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11th (6) (100/1 +0%) Good Lord
100/1(+0%)
(6) Good Lord 100/1, Fair winner over 11f from 3 starts on Flat in Germany. Subsequently sold out of Marcel Weiss yard for €19,000 and not much encouragement so far over hurdles. Won on the Flat in Germany but soundly beaten on his two hurdle starts.
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12th (5) (80/1 -264%) Crystal Mer
80/1(-264%)
(5) Crystal Mer 80/1, Sea The Stars gelding who was a good fifth in a Cheltenham listed event on New Year's Day and confirmed he has a fair level of ability when 2 lengths second at Doncaster next time. Latest run was poor and off 6 months prior to this hurdling bow. Showed promise in bumpers and each-way claims if taking to hurdles at first attempt.
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13th (13) (200/1 -203%) Tooting
200/1(-203%)
(13) Tooting 200/1, Out of a winning hurdler but little encouragement at Plumpton on hurdling debut. 14-1, well-beaten last of eight on debut in novice hurdle at Plumpton recently.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Beny Nahar Road was beaten 10 lengths into second at Wincanton last month and he should have learned plenty from that first outing over obstacles. However, he could find it difficult to get anywhere near WILLMOUNT on his hurdling debut and first start for the Nicky Henderson yard. The son of Blue Bresil impressed in both bumper victories and looks to have plenty of ability, so is difficult to oppose. Any market support for Joker De Mai would also be of interest.
WILLMOUNT has created a good impression in winning all 3 starts (point on first occasion) to date and he's likely to make it four from four switched to hurdling. Beny Nahar Road is open to improvement and Joker de Mai is of interest on British debut.
The unbeaten WILLMOUNT is an exciting prospect for novice hurdles and is taken to make a winning start for Nicky Henderson.
(11) Saisissante 7/4, Fairly useful Flat winner at up to 1¼m in France. Well held in a Newmarket handicap and Stratford juvenile hurdle since joining this yard but could be dangerous if the refitting of a blinkers/tongue tie combination she wore to good effect in France sparks her back to life. Well beaten on hurdle debut but could do a lot better with aids back on.
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2nd (7) (13/2 -30%) Star Turn
13/2(-30%)
(7) Star Turn 13/2, From a yard which does well in these events but he's looked limited in his 5 Flat starts. Top yard but Flat displays have been very modest.
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3rd (4) (40/1 +0%) Pivotal Sky
40/1(+0%)
(4) Pivotal Sky 40/1, Falco gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper/on Flat, sister to bumper winner/useful 2m hurdler Santia. Has cheekpieces fitted for debut. A watching brief is advised. Racecourse debut; bought for £2,000 as a yearling; dam related to winners.
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4th (3) (18/1 +55%) Fantastic Artist
18/1(+55%)
(3) Fantastic Artist 18/1, Poor maiden on the Flat so doesn't strike as an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles. Poor Flat maiden; hurdle debut.
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5th (9) (28/1 +58%) All Blues
28/1(+58%)
(9) All Blues 28/1, Modest form on Flat in Ireland and down the field on her C&D hurdle debut 29 days ago. Unplaced on the Flat in Ireland and well beaten on recent C&D stable/hurdle debut.
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6th (5) (16/5 +20%) Right Now
16/5(+20%)
(5) Right Now 16/5, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Dropped away between the last 2 to finish sixth on his Cork hurdle debut (final start for Joseph O'Brien) but his Flat ability suggests he should be capable of better in this sphere. New yard acquired him for 10,000 gns last month. Ex-Irish; placed on the Flat; only sixth on hurdle debut; still worth a look.
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7th (10) (11/1 -38%) Mawada
11/1(-38%)
(10) Mawada 11/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 7.5f) for Richard Fahey. Her stamina perhaps isn't assured now hurdling but she does start out in an ordinary race. Placed as a 2yo but unplaced both outings this autumn; hurdle/stable debut.
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8th (6) (4/1 +78%) Sao Timothy
4/1(+78%)
(6) Sao Timothy 4/1, Modest maiden on Flat but has shown some promise in low-grade AW handicaps in recent weeks. Hurdle debut. Unplaced all Flat starts; better efforts the last twice but in modest company.
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|PU| (8) (50/1 -100%) Stray Bullet
50/1(-100%)
(8) Stray Bullet 50/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Barrua. Fair winner on Flat in France but well held on his completed start over hurdles for this yard last month. Two Flat wins in France but nothing positive in two British hurdle runs.
LTO Selection:
12:50 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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With the notable omission of Fontwell winner Book Of Tales, this can go the way of BALBOA, who put it all together when winning at Chepstow last month. Milton Harris' charge must saddle a penalty today, but any further improvement will make him a tough nut to crack. Right Now was far from disgraced on his hurdles debut at Cork and is one to note on his first start for the Sheila Lewis team. Star Turn is a half-brother to dual hurdle winner Da Vinci Hand and he looks an interesting prospect now sent over timber.
This may develop into a fight between previous hurdle winners BOOK OF TALES and Balboa, with a narrow vote going to the former. It's possible the refitting of a headgear combination she wore to good effect on the Flat in France could see Saisissante leave her hurdle debut effort well behind so she's next on the list.
The newcomers make little appeal so BALBOA is taken to follow up his Chepstow win.
(11) Thank You Blue 11/4, Third on debut in a Wincanton bumper in January 2022. Failed to build on that in a first-time tongue strap (retained) back from 11 months off at Chepstow last December, but he's nevertheless worth a second look now sent hurdling for new yard. Remote second in Chepstow bumper latest; still one to consider for new yard now hurdling.
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2nd (4) (3/1 -33%) Langton Wold
3/1(-33%)
(4) Langton Wold 3/1, Fair Flat winner who performed to a similar level when runner-up on his first start in this sphere over C&D (good to soft) last month. Probably won't need to improve much on that in order to go one better. Fair on the Flat; promising debut second over C&D 29 days ago; holds leading form claims.
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3rd (1) (8/1 +0%) Coup De Coeur
8/1(+0%)
(1) Coup De Coeur 8/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser in France, but he was beating a retreat when falling 3 out back from a 16-month absence for new yard at Wetherby. Fairly useful in France; off 16 months before fell 3 out at Wetherby; may strip fitter.
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4th (5) (80/1 -567%) Mafia Power
80/1(-567%)
(5) Mafia Power 80/1, Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1½m), latest success registered in a Wolverhampton handicap in January. Sold from Archie Watson's yard for just 5,000 gns during the spring and opposable on this hurdles debut. Fair Flat winner for Archie Watson; off since spring; needs to hit ground running.
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5th (8) (2/1 +27%) Professor Klump
2/1(+27%)
(8) Professor Klump 2/1, Fetched €62,000 as a 3-y-o and placed on the second of his 2 starts between the flags. Has undergone a wind op ahead of this Rules debut and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say. Third in an Irish point and in good hands so merits respect on the back of a wind op.
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6th (6) (10/1 -43%) Mister Moodles
10/1(-43%)
(6) Mister Moodles 10/1, Made the frame both starts in bumpers last season, showing enough to suggest that he could be competitive in a race of this nature if taking to hurdles at the first attempt. Shortlisted. In the frame in bumpers at Newcastle/Kelso; off eight months but considered now hurdling.
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7th (7) (33/1 -32%) Passengerontheship
33/1(-32%)
(7) Passengerontheship 33/1, Placed in an Irish point, but made a low-key start over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month and he's probably more of a long-term project. Placed in Irish point but last on debut over hurdles at Uttoxeter; big step forward needed.
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8th (2) (14/1 +44%) Dudley's Bar
14/1(+44%)
(2) Dudley's Bar 14/1, Regressive on the Flat, but showed a bit in a couple of maiden hurdles for Colm Murphy in Ireland. Not without each-way hope on debut for new yard. Fair ex-Irish maiden; changed hands for £3,5000 and he's not ruled out for his new yard.
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9th (12) (40/1 -300%) Jazz Samba
40/1(-300%)
(12) Jazz Samba 40/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat, winner of a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in May and good second at Wetherby when last seen the following month. Stamina has to be taken on trust now switched to hurdles. Fair 7.5f Flat winner this summer but off since June; market can guide on hurdling debut.
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|F| (3) (40/1 -100%) Jake Stevens
40/1(-100%)
(3) Jake Stevens 40/1, Failed to threaten both starts between the flags during the spring and probably best watched on Rules debut. Maiden pointer and lot more is needed now going hurdling; others appeal more.
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10th (10) (250/1 -279%) Strip Light
250/1(-279%)
(10) Strip Light 250/1, No show both starts in this sphere in 2020 and, having offered little in a handful of appearances on the Flat last year, he's readily passed over starting out for new yard here following 11 months off. Cut little ice both hurdling starts in Ireland in 2020; lots more needed on stable debut..
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|PU| (9) (150/1 -275%) Protector Pete
150/1(-275%)
(9) Protector Pete 150/1, Haafhd colt. Half-brother to useful hurdler/fair chaser Petrastar. Dam, ungenuine 2½m hurdle winner. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper. £800 yearling; betting can prove good indicator for son of Haafhd on his hurdling debut.
LTO Selection:
13:00 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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Previous Flat winner LANGTON WOLD made a pleasing NH debut when second to It's A Love Thing over C&D 29 days ago and is selected to go one better. Patiently ridden, he made good headway to hold every chance at the last hurdle and was only beaten half a length, with subsequent winner Western Soldier a head further back in third. Both Mister Moodles and Thank You Blue have shown promise in bumpers and could prove the main threats, but they are making their hurdle debuts after absences of 265 and 317 days respectively.
It was probably a stronger race than this in which LANGTON WOLD was runner-up on hurdles debut over C&D and he is the clear pick. Professor Klump showed ability between the flags and could be the one to make a race of it with the selection, while Mister Moodles and Thank You Blue can do battle for minor honours.
(1) Any Road 4/1, Fairly useful bumper performer. 7/4, below form sixth of 14 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Player. Consistent in defeat in bumpers until running a poor race when last seen; be involved.
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2nd (6) (14/1 +50%) On Lovers Walk
14/1(+50%)
(6) On Lovers Walk 14/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler Captain Cutter and useful hurdler/chase winner Gowel Road. Dam unraced half-sister to top-class hurdler/useful chaser Mister Morose (stayed 3m). Dual winning pointer, third last time (May 1). A dual point' winner from 9 starts in that sphere; has to step up making hurdles debut.
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3rd (11) (16/1 -220%) Pampar Lady
16/1(-220%)
(11) Pampar Lady 16/1, Modest hurdler. Fell in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, soft, 14/1) 21 days ago might have been placed. Was 2nd on hurdling debut and was still in with a chance when fell two out at Thurles.
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4th (3) (66/1 +0%) Mount Frisco
66/1(+0%)
(3) Mount Frisco 66/1, Modest hurdler. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft, 66/1) 25 days ago. Hasn't gone on from his 3rd in a Sligo maiden hurdle in August; plenty to find.
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5th (10) (150/1 -127%) La Tene
150/1(-127%)
(10) La Tene 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 18 days ago. Beaten 23l on recent debut at Limerick and will have to improve plenty.
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6th (9) (150/1 -50%) Bridie Whittle
150/1(-50%)
(9) Bridie Whittle 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Never involved in two maiden hurdles and has loads to find.
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7th (7) (9/1 +18%) Roccovango
9/1(+18%)
(7) Roccovango 9/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 7 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft, 7/4). Off 8 months. Rejoined yard after leaving Ian Williams. Ability in bumpers and UK novice hurdles; could run well back with original trainer.
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8th (5) (150/1 -50%) Coulrophobia
150/1(-50%)
(5) Coulrophobia 150/1, €6,000 3-y-o, Vendangeur gelding. Dam, point winner, sister to useful dual bumper winner/modest hurdler (stayed 2½m) Flowonlovelyriver and half-sister to fairly useful chaser (2m-27f winner) Carrick Troop. Cost 6,000Euros as a 3yo; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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9th (4) (100/1 -150%) Safran Et Bleu
100/1(-150%)
(4) Safran Et Bleu 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy, 14/1) on NH debut 12 days ago. Beaten 28l on debut at Galway and will have to improve plenty from that.
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|U| (12) (13/2 +28%) Purse Price
13/2(+28%)
(12) Purse Price 13/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs. Below form fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Sets the standard. Has run well in defeat a number of times over hurdles; below form on her last three runs.
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|PU| (8) (1/2 +32%) Theatre Native
1/2(+32%)
(8) Theatre Native 1/2, €24,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler Theatre Glory. Well clear when fell last sole start in points (Nov 2022). 7/4, 7¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Tiger Bay Queen in listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Should have won a point' and 8l 4th in a Listed bumper on rules debut; should go close.
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|PU| (2) (150/1 -50%) Captain Dillon
150/1(-50%)
(2) Captain Dillon 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy, 80/1) 12 days ago. Tailed-off in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
LTO Selection:
13:05 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Although her bumper form has only been average, PAMPAR LADY has shown a great deal more on two starts over hurdles. Runner-up on her initial attempt at Listowel in September, the Gavin Cromwell-trained mare was in the process of running another good race when coming to grief two out at Thurles last time. Purse Price has plenty of experience over flights at this stage but is limited so will always be vulnerable at this level. The Passing Glance six-year-old should get her head in front at some stage but it is hard to be confident in her chances. Any Road showed enough in six bumper runs to suggest he can also win races. The Edward O'Grady-trained gelding makes his jumping debut here but is sure to have been well schooled.
THEATRE NATIVE made a promising start to her career under Rules when fourth in a listed bumper at Fairyhouse and she's taken to make a winning start over hurdles. Any Road is respected on his bumper form, while Purse Price is the clear pick on her best hurdles form.
Very unlucky not to win a point-to-point, THEATRE NATIVE ran a fine race in a Listed bumper on rules bow and can take this.
(11) Inch House 6/1, £125,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and progressed nicely over hurdles. Shaped well when third in a handicap at Chepstow last month, so he's open to improvement in this sphere. Jumping let him down when third on chase debut but entitled to improve on that form.
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2nd (4) (8/1 -23%) Theatre Man
8/1(-23%)
(4) Theatre Man 8/1, Useful hurdler. 11/4, career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Kempton (21f, heavy), having run of race. Very much the type to take to chasing, so worthy of consideration back from 7 months off. Progressive novice hurdler who brings bags of potential to fences; respected.
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3rd (6) (10/1 -11%) Way Out
10/1(-11%)
(6) Way Out 10/1, Irish point winner who won all 3 starts over hurdles this season and made an encouraging start to chasing in a handicap at Cheltenham recently. Could feature. Under a positive ride he was third on switch to fences in a recent handicap at Cheltenham.
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4th (5) (10/1 -82%) Neon Moon
10/1(-82%)
(5) Neon Moon 10/1, Strong-traveller who returned better than ever to win a Ludlow handicap with ease a fortnight ago. Stiffer fences to contend with here but demands plenty of respect. Solid handicap form last season and returned with a clearcut win at Ludlow; 6lb rise fair.
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5th (9) (10/1 +17%) Come On Gruff
10/1(+17%)
(9) Come On Gruff 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Tom George and signed off last season with a good effort at Worcester. Has changed yards in the 6 months he's been off but has the size for chasing. Consistent hurdler who stayed well and he's bred to be a chaser.
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6th (7) (3/1 +67%) Scrum Diddly
3/1(+67%)
(7) Scrum Diddly 3/1, Going the right way over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood when last seen 5 months ago and has a pointing background, so notable chasing debutant starting out for a shrewd stable. Progressive hurdler; only a 5yo and he has useful chasers in his pedigree.
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7th (3) (11/2 -22%) Knowsley Road
11/2(-22%)
(3) Knowsley Road 11/2, Progressive over hurdles prior to a blip at this course 7 months ago. Runner-up in an Irish point, so no surprise if he gets back on the up switched to chasing. Bumper/dual hurdle winner; chasing was always going to be his job.
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8th (8) (22/1 +33%) My Bobby Dazzler
22/1(+33%)
(8) My Bobby Dazzler 22/1, Point winner who was fairly useful over hurdles and dug deep to make a successful start over fences at Worcester 147 days ago. Claims if he's tuned up. This is tougher than when beating three rivals at Worcester but he's only 2lb higher.
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|U| (12) (9/1 +25%) Mumbo Jumbo
9/1(+25%)
(12) Mumbo Jumbo 9/1, Yet to win a race of any description but has built up a solid record over fences and returns with his stable amongst the winners, so not ruled out. Remains a maiden but some of his form over hurdles and fences reads very well.
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|PU| (1) (15/2 -114%) Pull Again Green
15/2(-114%)
(1) Pull Again Green 15/2, Latest win in chase at Bangor in August. Good second of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft, 5/1) 27 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Bumped into a promising recruit last time at Chepstow; got a 2lb nudge but respected.
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -25%) Pounding Poet
50/1(-25%)
(2) Pounding Poet 50/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap chase (25/1) at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Should have more to offer. Well behind both Pull Again Green and Inch House on recent chase debut at Chepstow.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow
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NEON MOON bolted up by 12 lengths over 3m at Ludlow last month and he was put up just 6lb for that victory. Therefore, the son of No Risk At All looks the way to go once again. Scrum Diddly was sent off favourite for a warm handicap hurdle at Cartmel in May and has since switched to the Harry Derham stable, so he has to be of interest. Knowsley Road could prove a different proposition over fences and completes the shortlist.
INCH HOUSE went the right way over hurdles and there was enough encouragement in his chasing debut to think he can defy his current mark, so he gets the nod over recent Ludlow winner Neon Moon. Pull Again Green is another to consider.
Most of these should have bright futures over fences. THEATRE MAN impressed with how he went about his business in novice hurdles.
(1) Tightenourbelts 11/8, Mahler gelding who made a solid start over hurdles and completed an easy task to open his account in a novice at this course 7 months ago. Type to take well to chasing and makes most appeal. Consistent in novice hurdles and won here in March; claims on chasing/handicap debut.
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2nd (4) (10/1 -33%) Llandinabo Lad
10/1(-33%)
(4) Llandinabo Lad 10/1, Useful hurdler. Not quite so good over fences but should strip fitter for his return at Ffos Las in October. Not dismissed. Plenty of chasing experience but hasn't really improved; well held on last month's return.
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3rd (7) (16/1 +20%) Val Dancer
16/1(+20%)
(7) Val Dancer 16/1, Runner-up in a bumper and made second hurdles start a winning one at Bangor (19.6f. heavy) last November. Didn't fire subsequently but a break/switch to chasing (ex-pointer) could help. Novice hurdle winner; didn't build on it; chasing debut (second in an Irish point).
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4th (2) (4/1 +11%) Jubilee Express
4/1(+11%)
(2) Jubilee Express 4/1, Made a winning hurdling bow in Hereford novice in March last year and improved on next two starts. Bit disappointing on final outing but switched to chasing for return with his stable going well. Mostly positives to be drawn from hurdling last season; could well figure on chasing debut.
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5th (5) (25/1 -56%) Inishbiggle
25/1(-56%)
(5) Inishbiggle 25/1, Fairly useful winner over hurdles who has run with credit over fences on three of his last four starts. Looks vulnerable to less-exposed sorts in this, however. Has improved in cheekpieces the last twice but probably needs more in this field.
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|PU| (3) (5/2 +25%) Washington
5/2(+25%)
(3) Washington 5/2, Dual-novice hurdle winner for Olly Murphy and ended last season in reasonable form. Has the physique for chasing and looks a big player on debut for top yard after a wind op. Good hurdle form for Olly Murphy; chasing debut and chances if he stays 2m4f.
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|PU| (6) (14/1 -65%) Thankyourluckystar
14/1(-65%)
(6) Thankyourluckystar 14/1, Winner at Ludlow in March before good third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, heavy) 7 months ago. Should take to chasing, so not dismissed. Hurdle winner here in March and not discounted on chasing debut.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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TIGHTENOURBELTS could not have won any easier here on his latest start in March, and a mark of 124 on his chase debut looks manageable. Emma Lavelle's charge gets the vote ahead of the capable Washington, who must be of interest on his first start for the Paul Nicholls yard. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, Jubilee Express is entitled to be thereabouts as well.
An interesting novices' handicap chase that could be dominated by chasing debutants, with TIGHTENOURBELTS looking the pick of them given his pointing background. Washington is one to note on debut for Paul Nicholls and Jubilee Express is considered with his stable in such good order.
(6) Onestepatatime 5/2, Won twice over C&D in January and only narrowly failed to complete a hat-trick back here in March. Sharper for a reappearance run over hurdles at Kelso last month and much respected with cheekpieces back on at a venue which suits. Two-time C&D scorer; creditable hurdles 4th at Kelso on return; very much one to consider.
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2nd (2) (6/1 +14%) Motion In Limine
6/1(+14%)
(2) Motion In Limine 6/1, Fair hurdler. Solid start to his chase career when second at Cartmel in August but ran no sort of race at Stratford a fortnight later. 2nd on chase debut at Cartmel but pulled up at Stratford since; needs to get back on track.
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3rd (4) (25/1 -39%) Crixus's Escape
25/1(-39%)
(4) Crixus's Escape 25/1, Runner-up twice off significantly higher marks in early 2022 but struggled badly last season and it remains to be seen whether a 6-month break sparks a revival. Ended last term well out of sorts; lots more is required on his return.
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4th (3) (2/1 +0%) Dragonfruit
2/1(+0%)
(3) Dragonfruit 2/1, Added to his good record fresh when striking on his 3m Uttoxeter reappearance in September. The fact he soon lost his form last season raises doubts about him backing that up but he retains handicapping scope on his best form. Returned with success at Uttoxeter but unreliable so needs to back it up off 6lb higher.
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5th (5) (10/1 -100%) Fortcanyon
10/1(-100%)
(5) Fortcanyon 10/1, Pair of handicap hurdle wins at up to 3m earlier in the year. Point background provides hope he'll take to fences but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 6 months off. Dual hurdle winner last season; he needs considering now going over fences.
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6th (1) (10/3 -21%) Light Flicker
10/3(-21%)
(1) Light Flicker 10/3, Fair winning chaser who was a creditable seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance. That was a very competitive Class 3 and he should have a big say back in calmer waters. C&D scorer; encouraging seventh at Cheltenham 13 days ago; big shout eased 1lb..
LTO Selection:
13:35 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 27f Race Class Flow
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DRAGONFRUIT made the most of a falling handicap mark to register an all-the-way success on his seasonal debut at Uttoxeter. A 6lb rise plus a 2lb reduction in Toby Wynne's claim may not be enough to prevent a repeat performance. Onestepatatime was successful twice over fences at his venue last season and her reappearance in a Kelso handicap hurdle 12 days ago should have sharpened her up for this return to the larger obstacles. Two-time winning hurdler Fortcanyon cannot be written off on his chase debut despite a 197-day absence.
LIGHT FLICKER should find this less demanding than the big-field Cheltenham handicap he contested on his reappearance and is taken to get his head back in front under Brian Hughes. C&D specialist Onestepatatime should be spot on for this after a spin over hurdles last month and is second choice ahead of Uttoxeter winner Dragonfruit.
(4) Stuzzikini 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in April. Creditable second of 8 in novice hurdle (10/3) at Galway (20.7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Merits consideration.
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2nd (8) (7/1 -17%) Angels Dawn
7/1(-17%)
(8) Angels Dawn 7/1, 9/1, below form sixth of 27 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft), travelling strongly. Off 7 months. Potentially well treated in this sphere but likely to need the run.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +0%) Whatsavailable
6/1(+0%)
(7) Whatsavailable 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 2½ lengths second of 7 to Castle Field Boy in handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, heavy, 13/2) 14 days ago. May be capable of turning the tables.
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4th (6) (80/1 -344%) The Big Galloper
80/1(-344%)
(6) The Big Galloper 80/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft). Off 21 months. Warrants a market check.
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5th (10) (7/1 +72%) Ballyadam Destiny
7/1(+72%)
(10) Ballyadam Destiny 7/1, Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Galway (21.9f, heavy) 12 days ago. Not discounted.
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|F| (11) (9/2 +36%) Missiee
9/2(+36%)
(11) Missiee 9/2, Good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, heavy, 25/1) 12 days ago. Worthy of respect.
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|PU| (5) (11/4 -175%) Castle Field Boy
11/4(-175%)
(5) Castle Field Boy 11/4, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago by 2½ lengths from Whatsavailable, digging deep. Should go well again.
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|PU| (1) (12/1 +45%) Plains Indian
12/1(+45%)
(1) Plains Indian 12/1, Course winner. Good fifth of 20 in handicap (20/1) at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. One to consider.
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|PU| (2) (25/1 +38%) Bois De Clamart
25/1(+38%)
(2) Bois De Clamart 25/1, Fourth of 6 in minor event hurdle (66/1) at Sligo (17.5f, soft) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Plenty to find on form.
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|PU| (3) (28/1 +44%) Ronald Pump
28/1(+44%)
(3) Ronald Pump 28/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2019. 33/1 and visored for 1st time, fifth of 7 in minor event hurdle at Kilbeggan (25f, good to soft) 89 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others preferred.
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|PU| (9) (33/1 +50%) Fully Charged
33/1(+50%)
(9) Fully Charged 33/1, 33/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, good) 30 days ago. Yard having good spell. Others more persuasive.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
C&D winner CASTLE FIELD BOY can continue on his upward curve by adding a third career success. Patrick Foley's lightly raced seven-year-old has proved hugely consistent since finishing third in a maiden hurdle at this venue in February. Improving as he has stepped up in trip, the Scorpion gelding has more scope than any of his rivals. Angels Dawn is obviously very well treated over hurdles but may just need this reappearance run. However, depending on how forward the Sam Curling-trained mare is, she could be involved. The betting market should provide the best guide as to her chances. Whatsavailable, runner-up on both previous starts at this track, won't be far away for local trainer Mouse Morris.
WHATSAVAILABLE and Castle Field Boy filled the first two positions here last time and they might dominate this race, with the first-named marginally preferred. Stuzzikini arrives on the back of a good second in a Galway novice, so he's also likely to feature.
Impressive when beating Whatsavailable over C&D on his return last time, CASTLE FIELD BOY could be improving enough to win again.
(1) Manimole 8/1, Hasn't finished out of the first two in 7 outings in maiden/novice company since May, but did too much too soon back in a handicap last time at Worcester (2½m, soft) where she was safely held when unseating rider at the final flight. Looks vulnerable conceding weight all round. Consistent mare who has been running well but vulnerable here with her penalties.
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2nd (10) (50/1 -79%) Telepathique
50/1(-79%)
(10) Telepathique 50/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing a 12-runner Warwick bumper (2m, good to soft) in February. Another who was too keen in Grade 2 company at Aintree's Grand National meeting and she's up against some potentially useful types now switched to hurdles. Bumper winner; there's a lot of stamina in her pedigree so longer trips beckon..
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3rd (4) (8/13 +25%) Break My Soul
8/13(+25%)
(4) Break My Soul 8/13, Half-sister to several winners and fetched £290,000 after landing an Irish maiden point in February. Joined a top yard, which saddled the winner of this race in 2018 and 2020, and it will look significant if the market speaks in her favour on Rules debut. Fetched £290,000 at the sales soon after impressing in an Irish point.
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4th (5) (13/2 +19%) Politacus
13/2(+19%)
(5) Politacus 13/2, Off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Ascot in February before finishing fourth in a 20-runner Grade 2 at Aintree. Failed to justify favouritism on return/hurdles debut at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy), but she wasn't knocked about and looks sure to come on for that run. Good bumper mare; hurdling debut was underwhelming but can improve on that.
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5th (9) (200/1 -300%) Selkirk Grace
200/1(-300%)
(9) Selkirk Grace 200/1, Has the physique for hurdling and progressive form in bumpers, best effort when third in 10-runner event at Southwell in May. Left behind from 3 out on back of wind op when fifth in Warwick mares' novice (2m, good) on return last month, making novicey mistakes. Engaged 2.05 Chepstow Wednesday. Opposable on what she's shown so far; non-runner at Chepstow on Wednesday (2.05)..
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6th (7) (28/1 -133%) Sanda Rena
28/1(-133%)
(7) Sanda Rena 28/1, £150,000 purchase after making a winning start in the Irish pointing field last December. Unable to justify her position in the market (sent off 13/8 favourite) when third in Southwell bumper on Rules debut during the spring, but it'll be interesting to see how she gets on now switched to hurdles. Point winner then beaten 13l in a Southwell bumper; sure to appreciate further.
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7th (2) (12/1 +14%) Bella Civena
12/1(+14%)
(2) Bella Civena 12/1, Very promising start to her career when landing an 8-runner Market Rasen juvenile hurdle (16.6f, heavy) in March, impressing with the way she jumped in what was a strongly-run race and the turn of foot she displayed. More on her plate here, but she's potentially useful. Readily accounted for previous winners in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (soft).
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8th (6) (300/1 -140%) Raindance Queen
300/1(-140%)
(6) Raindance Queen 300/1, Placed both starts between the flags early-2022, but absent since and she's pitched into a warm race for her Rules debut. Placed but well held in two point bumpers during early 2022; off since.
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9th (11) (33/1 +67%) Tipperary Star
33/1(+67%)
(11) Tipperary Star 33/1, Showed plenty of ability when placed in a trio of bumpers in the first half of last season, prior to finding listed company too hot (also didn't help herself by racing freely) at Market Rasen on latest start in February. Thereabouts in her first three bumpers before finishing well held in a good Listed event.
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|PU| (8) (4/1 -45%) Seeyouinmydreams
4/1(-45%)
(8) Seeyouinmydreams 4/1, 235,000 gns buy after point success in April 2022 and impressed on Rules debut here when landing a bumper by 11 lengths in March. Far too keen in a Grade 2 at Aintree next time, but she's clearly talented and will be a threat if settling better now sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap. Point/bumper winner before racing too freely in the Grade 2 at Aintree in April.
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|PU| (3) (150/1 -275%) Birdhouse
150/1(-275%)
(3) Birdhouse 150/1, Related to winners on the Flat and settled much better when making second bumper start a winning one at Fakenham in April. Looked badly in need of the experience sent hurdling on return at Warwick (2m, good) and likely to leave that form well behind in time. Bumper winner; ended up well held on hurdling debut; Flat bred and opposable.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
BREAK MY SOUL cost 290,000 pounds having won an Irish point-to-point in February and it would be no surprise to see her play a leading role on her Rules debut. The daughter of Doyen is preferred to the experienced Manimole, as well as Bella Civena, who won well first time out at Market Rasen in March. Politacus and Seeyouinmydreams cannot be ruled out either.
If the market vibes surrounding BREAK MY SOUL are upbeat, it will be an ominous sign for her rivals. Indeed, the 4-y-o was a big-money buy after winning her sole start between the flags and now embarks on a career under Rules for the Nicky Henderson yard, which has saddled the winner of this race on a couple of occasions in recent years. Bella Civena was pretty impressive on her introduction at Market Rasen and she is second choice ahead of Politacus and Seeyouinmydreams.
An interesting race. SEEYOUINMYDREAMS is a lot better than she showed in her final bumper. Break My Soul seems well regarded.
(6) Lilting Verse 5/1, Listed bumper winner last winter. Well beaten in a listed mares' novice on her Cheltenham hurdle debut in April but she should be capable of better with her sights lowered. Listed bumper winner but tailed off on hurdle debut in April; likely to leave that behind.
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2nd (1) (13/8 +7%) Between Waters
13/8(+7%)
(1) Between Waters 13/8, Successful sole start in points and whilst she failed to meet expectations when midfield in 14-runner Ascot bumper (15.7f) in February she was a shade keen/green then. Entitled to have learned from that and respected on hurdles bow. Irish point winner; sixth in a bumper a year later; hurdle debut and retains potential.
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3rd (3) (9/4 +10%) Florencethemachine
9/4(+10%)
(3) Florencethemachine 9/4, Malinas mare. Successful on sole outing in Irish points in March and shaped much better than distance beaten suggests when second in 13-runner mares' novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f) 4 weeks ago. Looks sure to progress and worth considering. Irish point winner; second on hurdle debut last month; strong candidate.
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4th (2) (20/1 -233%) Emma Hamilton
20/1(-233%)
(2) Emma Hamilton 20/1, Mount Nelson mare who built on her bumper debut effort when second of 9 at Bangor (16.6f) in May, settling better granted a more strongly-run race. Longer trip promises to suit now hurdling. Second in a bumper in May but form looks modest; hurdle debut.
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5th (7) (33/1 -32%) Lucky Rose
33/1(-32%)
(7) Lucky Rose 33/1, Soldier Of Fortune mare. Fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers last season, fourth in 14-runner event at Southwell (15.8f) in April. Longer trip promises to suit now attentions switch to hurdling on seasonal bow. Consistent if fairly modest in bumpers last season; hurdle debut.
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6th (5) ( ) Harry's Hope
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(5) Harry's Hope , £22,000 5-y-o, Quest For Peace mare. Sister to fair 23f chase winner The Boola Boss, and half-sister to fair chaser The Boola Bee, stayed 3¼m. Dam ran once in bumper/over hurdles. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Apr 23). Market should guide. Irish point winner in April; chasing pedigree and may need more time.
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|U| (13) (125/1 -150%) Vivid Pink
125/1(-150%)
(13) Vivid Pink 125/1, Best effort in bumpers when second of 5 at Market Rasen (16.5f) in August and she was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fourth of 8 in a mares' maiden at Exeter (16.7f) 4 weeks ago. Handicaps likely to be more her bag. Second in a bumper and fourth on hurdle debut but form of both runs is modest.
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|PU| (11) (13/2 +19%) Girls In Skirts
13/2(+19%)
(11) Girls In Skirts 13/2, £20,000 3-y-o, Mahler filly. Makes appeal on paper and showed ability when third in valuable, big-field Newbury bumper (16.3f) on debut back in March. Rates the type to make her mark over hurdles for very good yard. Fine third in a bumper in March; hurdle debut; one of the more appealing contenders.
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|PU| (9) (14/1 +0%) Strong Belle
14/1(+0%)
(9) Strong Belle 14/1, Didn't kick on in bumpers but she did show some promise when runner-up on hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month, on bridle for longer than winner but collared well inside final 1f. Task now is to go the right way from that. Placed in bumpers; second of four on hurdle debut and deal more likely needed.
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|PU| (14) (40/1 -21%) Young At Heart
40/1(-21%)
(14) Young At Heart 40/1, Positive start when third on debut in a Fakenham bumper (2m) in April and may have found the race coming too soon at Southwell later that month. Pedigree an ongoing recommendation and interesting what the market makes of her now hurdling following 6 months off. Third on bumper debut but well held next time; now tackles hurdles.
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|PU| (4) (66/1 -65%) Game Colours
66/1(-65%)
(4) Game Colours 66/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Shantou mare. Half-sister to sprint winner Show Approval. Made frame both completed starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (May 20). Tongue strap on. Second in an Irish point in May but limited appeal on British/hurdle debut.
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|PU| (10) (66/1 -65%) The Midwife
66/1(-65%)
(10) The Midwife 66/1, £75,000 5-y-o. Successful sole start in Irish points (Feb 12) but she could only run to a modest level when sixth of 13 in an Exeter bumper (16.7f) on Rules debut in April. Up in trip for hurdles debut. Irish point winner; fair bumper effort in April on British debut; could play a part.
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|PU| (12) (200/1 -100%) Lean On Me
200/1(-100%)
(12) Lean On Me 200/1, Winner of sole completed start between the flags, but little short-term promise in 2 quick-fire hurdle runs this autumn. Point winner; well beaten on both hurdle starts.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FLORENCETHEMACHINE found only a useful mare too strong when runner-up on her hurdling debut at Chepstow last month and any natural improvement should make Paul Nicholls' five-year-old tough to beat. Although Between Waters failed to meet market expectations on her sixth-placed finish in a warm bumper at Ascot last season, the daughter of Walk In The Park is likely to on the premises entering this sphere, along with Girls In Skirts.
A winner on her only start in points, FLORENCETHEMACHINE produced a very promising first effort in this sphere when runner-up in a mares' novice at Chepstow 4 weeks ago and, with improvement expected, she earns the vote to go one place better. Between Waters on hurdles debut and Lilting Verse are others to consider, with Girls In Skirts also worthy of note.
(1) Tom Creen Evens, Better than ever when making a winning return here (21f) 18 days ago, enhancing his fine course record in the process. Big shout despite 6 lb rise. Dual C&D winner and a stylish course scorer latest; another bold showing is on the cards.
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2nd (7) (7/1 +18%) Zuckerberg
7/1(+18%)
(7) Zuckerberg 7/1, Last win came here a year ago but below form since. Off 7 months. Course winner but he ended last term well below par; others appeal more.
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3rd (8) (13/2 -8%) Coolmoyne
13/2(-8%)
(8) Coolmoyne 13/2, Still looking for first win but has proved consistent over fences, making the frame again when reeled in close home over C&D on return. Not beaten far when fifth of 6 at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) since and enters calculations. Yet to register a victory but he arrives in good nick; one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
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4th (4) (22/1 -38%) Contre Ordre
22/1(-38%)
(4) Contre Ordre 22/1, Fairly useful chaser in France but yet to fire on these shores. Remains opposable despite easing mark. A fairly useful hurdles/chase scorer in France but yet to match that form for current yard.
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5th (2) (8/1 +20%) Beat The Edge
8/1(+20%)
(2) Beat The Edge 8/1, Belatedly off the mark when taking 5-runner handicap chase (5/2) at Wetherby (15.2f, soft) in March but never on terms here following month. Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Won at Wetherby but only fifth here after; needs to hit the ground running on his return.
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6th (3) (33/1 -50%) Gouet Des Bruyeres
33/1(-50%)
(3) Gouet Des Bruyeres 33/1, Three-time winner over fences, the latest at Southwell (2m) 14 months ago but was out of form when last seen in the summer and subsequently sold from Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero for £6,000 in September. Three-time chase winner but form nosedived this summer; needs to bounce back for new yard.
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7th (5) (17/2 -70%) Morandi Second
17/2(-70%)
(5) Morandi Second 17/2, Fair French maiden on the Flat. More polished on third hurdles start switched to a handicap when second at Doncaster but unable to build on that next 2 starts, including on return. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. May strip fitter for his reappearance eighth at Perth; not dismissed going handicapping.
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8th (6) (50/1 -100%) Fromposttopillar
50/1(-100%)
(6) Fromposttopillar 50/1, Didn't offer a great deal in trio of maiden/novice hurdles at around 20f during second half of last season. Switch to chasing/handicaps needs to have positive effect on return. Cut little ice in three starts over hurdles last term; lots more needed going into h'caps.
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|PU| (11) (14/1 -56%) Brickadank
14/1(-56%)
(11) Brickadank 14/1, Came close to breaking his long-standing maiden status in 5-runner handicap chase (20.1f) at Newcastle in April. Disappointed at Southwell the following month but should come on for his return here 4 weeks ago. 0-27 but wasn't disgraced when fourth over C&D latest; no forlorn hope off 2lb lower.
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|PU| (9) (28/1 -100%) Ballintogher Boy
28/1(-100%)
(9) Ballintogher Boy 28/1, Off the mark at Newcastle in March 2022. Just denied here (26.9f) on return last season but well held at Newcastle since. Off 11 months. Scored at Newcastle early in 2022 but he's been off for 11 months since pulled up there.
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|PU| (10) (66/1 -100%) Glory
66/1(-100%)
(10) Glory 66/1, Poor maiden handicap hurdler. Successful in point in February but pulled up in hunter chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft, 150/1) on debut over fences. Off 7 months. Maiden hurdler who offered little on his chasing debut when pulled up at Carlisle in March.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Three-time course winner TOM CREEN is taken to enhance his fine Sedgefield record with another victory. A 6lb rise in the handicap makes his task more arduous than when winning in good style 18 days ago but with many of his opponents making their seasonal reappearance, his match-fitness could be a decisive advantage. Coolmoyne remains a maiden after 14 runs but came within a neck of getting off the mark over C&D two outings ago and rates the main danger. Morandi Second showed promise as a juvenile hurdler and has a tongue-tie fitted for the first time on his chase debut.
TOM CREEN enhanced his fine record at this track when making a winning return last month and looks capable of defying a 6 lb rise. Coolmoyne is feared most, with Brickadank best of the others.
(1) Allegorie De Vassy 8/11, Smart chaser. 10/3, respectable 17½ lengths third of 6 to Impervious in Gr 2 chase at Punchestown (21f, good to soft), not knocked about. Should make her presence felt. Two Grade 2 wins and 2nd in Paddy Power Chase at Chelt'; goes well fresh and respected.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +0%) Instit
3/1(+0%)
(4) Instit 3/1, Useful chaser. 24/10, bit below form 3 lengths sixth of 10 to Impulse Precieuse in listed hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, soft) 173 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and hood back on. Paul Townend prefers Allegorie de Vassy. Beat Allegorie de Vassy once last season; gets plenty of weight here, so give her a race.
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3rd (3) (66/1 -65%) Regina Dracones
66/1(-65%)
(3) Regina Dracones 66/1, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. Pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (31f, good to soft, 25/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Significantly down in trip here and she's passed over. Three-time chase winner but was regressive last season; can't be fancied in this company.
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4th (2) (11/4 -69%) Maskada
11/4(-69%)
(2) Maskada 11/4, Smart chaser. Career best when winning 19-runner Grand Annual (22/1) at the Cheltenham Festival (15.9f, good to soft) in March, forging clear. Very much the one to beat on that evidence. Won the Grand Annual Chase at Cheltenham; this first outing since but can run a big race.
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|PU| (5) (150/1 +0%) Hazelhatch Lady
150/1(+0%)
(5) Hazelhatch Lady 150/1, Fair hurdler. 80/1, 36¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Hercule Du Seuil in Buck House Novices' Chase at Punchestown (18.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Beaten a long way in Grade 3 novice chase company the last twice and can't be fancied.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
There are reasons for opposing ALLEGORIE DE VASSY but it is hoped she can return to her best. Ideally suited by testing conditions, she won two Grade 2s impressively and finished second at Cheltenham in March but disappointed subsequently at Fairyhouse and Punchestown when comfortably beaten by Instit, which now receives more weight. However, on best form, she has the beating of Instit on a line through her Cheltenham conqueror Impervious and it is also notable Paul Townend prefers her. Instit herself finished last season with a sixth-placed finish in a Listed Auteuil Hurdle, when beaten 3.25 lengths. Maskada won Cheltenham's Grand Annual Chase, has winning form on heavy and receives 10lb from the selection which gives her strong claims on ratings, despite stepping out of handicap company for the first time since a Grade 1 fourth placing in April 2022. Regina Dracones needs to improve while Hazelhatch Lady continues in her elusive black-type quest.
MASKADA signed off last season with a decisive success in the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival and she will prove hard to beat if fully tuned-up for this assignment. Paul Townend sides with Allegorie de Vassy ahead of stablemate Instit, and the Willie Mullins-trained duo are feared most.
Getting 10lb from Allegorie de Vassy, despite being rated equally, makes MASKADA the one to beat.
(10) Young Butler 7/1, Won twice in this sphere in 2021/22 and notched third success when accounting for 7 rivals at Kempton (24.5f, soft) in March. However, he again made hard work of things and is probably worth taking on up 5 lb for new yard following a 6-month absence. 3-9 hurdling for Emma Lavelle and could still be competitively treated; new yard.
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2nd (8) (9/1 -157%) Emitom
9/1(-157%)
(8) Emitom 9/1, Grade 2 winning hurdler earlier in his career who justified support when making a winning yard debut from his much-reduced mark over C&D (good to firm) in March. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope on old form and has to be of interest on seasonal bow. Former class act; returned to winning ways on stable debut in March; up 5lb.
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3rd (1) (4/1 +50%) Bold Endeavour
4/1(+50%)
(1) Bold Endeavour 4/1, Won twice in this sphere as a novice for Laura Morgan and successful first 2 starts over fences for Nicky Henderson last season. Ended that campaign with a series of creditable efforts back hurdling, but no easy task under top-weight back from a break here. Useful hurdler/chaser; stuck on a tough mark but that's not to say he can't run well.
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4th (6) (14/1 -27%) Hititi
14/1(-27%)
(6) Hititi 14/1, Ended last season on a high, completing the hat-trick with a bit left up his sleeve at Taunton (3m, good to soft) in April, making it 5-11 in this sphere in the process. This career-high mark demands further progress, but he will be a threat if able to pick up where he left off. Improving at a rate of knots when last seen in the spring; could continue the good work.
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5th (12) (Evens +43%) Equinus
Evens(+43%)
(12) Equinus Evens, Made a successful handicap debut at Ffos Las in January and doubled his tally in good style on return at Aintree (24.7f, soft) recently. Escapes a penalty for that and, unexposed as a stayer, this 5-y-o may well have more to offer. 9lb well in after escaping a penalty for his Aintree rout; should be difficult to beat.
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6th (9) (25/1 -150%) Martha Brae
25/1(-150%)
(9) Martha Brae 25/1, Consistent last season and gained due reward when adding to her tally at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft) in March. Matched that form when runner-up from revised mark at Warwick the following month, but will need to raise her game if she's to make a winning reappearance in this contest. On a competitive mark but wouldn't want the ground too soft.
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7th (2) (18/1 -29%) Our Power
18/1(-29%)
(2) Our Power 18/1, Improving and likeable chaser who bagged valuable 3m handicaps at Ascot and Kempton last season. Ran well for a long way in the Grand National when last seen in April, but may prove vulnerable back hurdling for the first time since March 2021. Well treated back over hurdles and returns with his yard firing in the winners.
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8th (7) (40/1 -100%) Only The Bold
40/1(-100%)
(7) Only The Bold 40/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner for Evan Williams and proved a different proposition over fences in headgear for present connections last term, scoring at Bangor and Hereford. However, he failed to fire at Haydock when last seen in March (since undergone a wind op) and looks vulnerable back hurdling. 2-3 over fences once joining this yard; should be on a good mark for a return to hurdling.
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9th (4) (18/1 -64%) Dolphin Square
18/1(-64%)
(4) Dolphin Square 18/1, Perfect start to last season when arriving late on the scene to land a competitive handicap at Sandown (23.5f, soft). Ended that campaign on a low-key note, but he resumes on an attractive mark and his record when fresh is a selling point. Lost his way last season but it began well when winning off a 4lb higher mark.
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|F| (5) (50/1 -127%) Grumpy Charley
50/1(-127%)
(5) Grumpy Charley 50/1, Multiple hurdles winner who got right back to that level when landing a handicap chase here (3¼m, soft) on New Year's Eve. Pulled up both subsequent starts, but he certainly wouldn't be without hope if on-song back hurdling following 8 months off. Hard to predict last season over fences, though he won here off a similar mark.
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10th (3) (25/1 -108%) Zanza
25/1(-108%)
(3) Zanza 25/1, Enhanced his very good course record when posting a big career best to land a Grade 2 chase in February. However, he ran no sort of a race returned to this sphere, again at this course, on final start of last season. Should be well handicapped given higher chase mark; doesn't want the ground too soft.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A comfortable winner at Aintree recently, EQUINUS is turned out quickly again and merits the utmost respect off the same mark. Bold Endeavour has filled second place on his last couple of starts and has to be of interest, while the progressive Hititi arrives on a four-timer. C&D winner Emitom and Our Power, who may be using this as a prep for the Coral Gold Cup next month, are also entitled to be thereabouts.
Though there's still plenty of room for EQUINUS to improve in the jumping department, he clearly has a good engine and will prove a tough nut to crack with no penalty to carry for his recent reappearance success in a conditionals' event under James Turner at Aintree. Emitom scored over C&D on debut for the Alan King yard when last seen in March and, still on a good mark up 5 lb, he could be the one to follow the selection home. Dolphin Square goes well fresh and merits respect, too.
Equinus has obvious claims but it could pay to chance OUR POWER off this lower hurdle mark and with his yard going great guns.
(6) Famoso 5/1, Finally opened his account (at the 17th time of asking under Rules) in 17f handicap chase at Stratford in August. Good second at same track last month and better than bare result at Exeter since. Shortlist material. Led close home to score at Stratford in August but overall profile not that persuasive.
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2nd (2) (6/5 +31%) Hunter Legend
6/5(+31%)
(2) Hunter Legend 6/5, Half-brother to the yard's very smart chaser Cepage. Much better effort second start in a handicap when runner-up at Ffos Las final start. Drop back in trip not ideal but improvement still possible now switched to fences. 0-4 over hurdles but ran well in defeat on latest outing; can improve over fences.
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3rd (1) (7/1 +65%) Phoenix Aquilus
7/1(+65%)
(1) Phoenix Aquilus 7/1, Fairly useful staying handicapper on Flat at best but just a modest maiden over hurdles. Makes chase debut. Well beaten on last two hurdling starts and not easy to predict on chasing debut.
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4th (8) (40/1 -21%) King Of The Hill
40/1(-21%)
(8) King Of The Hill 40/1, Maiden Irish pointer achieved nothing in 3 novice hurdles last season and left behind gradually at Kelso on chase bow/return. 7 lb out of handicap. Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut and effectively 5lb higher here.
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5th (3) (12/1 -100%) Crews Pitch
12/1(-100%)
(3) Crews Pitch 12/1, In the frame on both starts in bumpers for J. M. Ridley and went close in a weak maiden on his hurdles/stable debut at Uttoxeter. Back to that level when third on handicap debut at Worcester. Off 15 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Ryan Potter. Placed on handicap hurdle debut in summer 2022; absent since but watch the betting.
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|PU| (5) (9/2 +25%) Ten Past Midnight
9/2(+25%)
(5) Ten Past Midnight 9/2, Poor handicap hurdler. Reached the frame again when fourth of 12 at Plumpton (20.5f). Shaped like a non-stayer stepped back up in trip at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Back over fences (showed nothing on chase bow 14 months ago). Four-time winner over hurdles, but last year's sole chasing attempt did not go well.
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|PU| (7) (14/1 -40%) Lonimoss Bareliere
14/1(-40%)
(7) Lonimoss Bareliere 14/1, Runner-up in back-to-back 2m handicap chases at Uttoxeter in June/July. However, still seeking first taste of success and below par last 2 starts. 5 lb out of handicap. Didn't fire at Warwick last month and now 0-12 over fences; 5lb wrong; others preferred.
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|PU| (4) (18/1 -100%) Go Fox
18/1(-100%)
(4) Go Fox 18/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when successful at Fakenham in June and followed up at Stratford (17f) 16 days later. Just the one decent effort since but mark is at least easing again. Won twice on good ground in June but was out of form when last seen in August.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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Hunter Legend posted his best effort to date when second at Ffos Las in May and Venetia Williams' gelding isn't taken lightly if continuing in the same heart after a 184-day absence. However, there may be some value in taking the six-year-old on with a race-fit TEN PAST MIDNIGHT. The son of Midnight Legend has recorded his best efforts over 2m this season. Famoso completes the shortlist.
HUNTER LEGEND is bred to make a chaser being a half-brother to the yard's very smart Cepage, so he can make a winning debut in this sphere despite the drop in trip probably not being ideal. Famoso shaped as if still in form at Exeter and is next best ahead of Go Fox.
(1) Supremely West 2/13, Unbeaten in bumpers and stepped up on hurdling debut to open his account in this sphere in a novice at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Firmly expected to follow up. Easily landed 2m1f Carlisle novice; excellent claims despite conceding weight all round.
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2nd (7) (25/1 -178%) Toscan Genius
25/1(-178%)
(7) Toscan Genius 25/1, Modest form at best on Flat for Ivan Furtado, raced up to around 1½m. Would be an unlikely winner on hurdles debut. Modest 1m4f Flat winner; possibilities now going hurdling.
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3rd (4) (40/1 +39%) Fly Awhile Johnny
40/1(+39%)
(4) Fly Awhile Johnny 40/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and not much promise to date over hurdles. Remote fourth in 2m4f Hexham novice on his first go over hurdles 26 days ago.
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4th (2) (17/2 +29%) Classic Maestro
17/2(+29%)
(2) Classic Maestro 17/2, €25,000 3-y-o, £5,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 19f bumper winner/fairly useful hurdle winner up to 23f Present In Court. Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Jan 29). Jet Away gelding; placed in an Irish point so this rules newcomer needs considering.
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5th (6) (150/1 -127%) Swift Reply
150/1(-127%)
(6) Swift Reply 150/1, Unseated in a point and limited encouragement so far over hurdles. Modest form shown in his two starts over hurdles; he may still do better.
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6th (8) (80/1 -220%) Hang On
80/1(-220%)
(8) Hang On 80/1, Out of a bumper winner but has looked like more of a long-term project on both hurdling runs. Offered little in bumpers at Newcastle and here; goes hurdling with lots more required.
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7th (5) (6/1 +14%) Magical Arthur
6/1(+14%)
(5) Magical Arthur 6/1, Imposing sort who showed a bit to work on when third of 11 in a novice at Wetherby (19.7f, good) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Could do better. Hinted at promise on his hurdling debut when third at Wetherby; he can build on it now.
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8th (3) (50/1 -100%) Endofconversation
50/1(-100%)
(3) Endofconversation 50/1, Beaten 20 lengths by only finisher in a point and pulled up in a novice at Hexham on hurdling debut. Others make more appeal. Pulled up on his hurdling debut in novice at Hexham; tongue tied now and may do better.
LTO Selection:
14:45 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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SUPREMELY WEST is extremely likely to prove a warm order in this contest after opening his account in some style at Carlisle last month. Dr Richard Newland's gelding is hard to oppose and he looks more than capable of defying a 7lb winner's penalty. Magical Arthur offered something to work with on his third-placed hurdling debut at Wetherby in October and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Classic Maestro, who boasts a pointing background.
SUPREMELY WEST made it 4 from 5 under Rules when landing a novice hurdle at Carlisle last time and he's firmly expected to add to his tally here. Magical Arthur looks the only feasible danger on form.
(2) Allaho 1/4, Front-runner who posted some outstanding efforts when last seen in spring 2022, demolishing his rivals for a second successive Ryanair at Cheltenham (20.5f) before routing a strong field in the 3m Punchestown Gold Cup. Will dominate here if anywhere near his best after an 18-month lay-off. Dual winner of the Ryanair Chase, 3m Grade 1 winner when last seen, good starting-point.
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2nd (1) (3/1 +45%) Janidil
3/1(+45%)
(1) Janidil 3/1, High-class chaser. Six wins from 19 NH runs. Latest win in chase at Gowran in February. Off since falling at the last when in control of a Fairyhouse Grade 2 in April. No match for Allaho in 2022 Ryanair, unlucky not to end last season on a winning note.
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3rd (4) (33/1 +34%) Grange Walk
33/1(+34%)
(4) Grange Walk 33/1, Useful chaser. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 14/1) 4 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Rated 143, leaving him with a lot to do against these three rivals, best at around 2m.
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This race is a gem and returning ALLAHO might add his name to the list of illustrious winners. A dual winner of Cheltenham's Ryanair Chase and rated a whopping 177 following his April 2022 Punchestown Chase romp, a rare spleen injury resulted in him missing last season. However, it is encouraging he returns for a race which has been a target for some time and receives a 5lb 'welcoming present' from Janidil, who despite being a Grade 1 winner and suited by conditions, lacks star qualities. French Dynamite was beaten 5.75 lengths into fourth in March's Ryanair Chase before being beaten at Aintree and having failed to place in seven Grade 1s, will struggle to beat an on-song selection. Grange Walk is race-fit but faces a huge task.
A race which revolves around ALLAHO, who will be a cut above these if still anything like the force of old after his absence. His stablemate Janidil is the one likely to profit should the selection fail to deliver.
Having had such a long time off, Allaho could be vulnerable and it may be worth taking a chance on FRENCH DYNAMITE
(9) Galop De Chasse 4/1, Bettered brace of runners-up efforts when resuming winning ways at Hereford (2m) in January and dispelled a lesser effort when second at Wincanton (15.7f). Again below best when third at Carlisle final start but yard in decent form ahead of return. Back up in trip. His positive reappearance record catches the eye and he could be a major contender.
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2nd (8) (9/4 +10%) Kandoo Kid
9/4(+10%)
(8) Kandoo Kid 9/4, Bumper winner and comfortably off the mark in a novice hurdle at Ascot on sole 2021/22 outing. Returned from a year-long absence with a solid showing there a year ago but not so good on handicap debut following month. However, was a decent second at Warwick on chase bow/return last month. Bumped into handicap blot when well-beaten second on chase debut; firmly in calculations.
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3rd (5) (15/2 +6%) Our Jet
15/2(+6%)
(5) Our Jet 15/2, Opened account over fences in handicap at Leicester (20.1f) in December. Ended the campaign with a poor run but still lightly raced in this sphere and should be tuned up for this return. Tailed off when last seen but wind op since; lightly raced and in top hands; considered.
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4th (7) (12/1 -260%) Northern Bound
12/1(-260%)
(7) Northern Bound 12/1, Just respectable efforts at best this season but no doubt he's potentially well handicapped having won this race last year off 9 lb higher. 9lb lower than when winning this last year but subsequent form has been patchy.
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5th (6) (20/1 -43%) Belargus
20/1(-43%)
(6) Belargus 20/1, Lightly raced in recent seasons and generally struggled, though latest third at Sandown off reduced mark was best effort for a while. Off 8 months. Good 3rd at Sandown in March when last seen; he likes it there but can run well elsewhere.
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6th (4) (12/1 -9%) Raffle Ticket
12/1(-9%)
(4) Raffle Ticket 12/1, Point/hurdles winner and positive start over fences, winning at Huntingdon and Worcester. Still in contention when falling 3 out at Uttoxeter next time so remains of interest after 6 months off. Lightly raced 9yo who has won two of his three completed chases; retains potential.
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7th (1) (8/1 -14%) Killer Clown
8/1(-14%)
(1) Killer Clown 8/1, Unreliable type but he ran one of his better races when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Fair fifth at Market Rasen last time and his trainer is in excellent form; not ruled out.
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8th (10) (50/1 -52%) Movethechains
50/1(-52%)
(10) Movethechains 50/1, Highly progressive as a novice chaser but just the one decent effort last season, pulled up last 2 starts. Off 6 months. Lingfield specialist who was pulled up at Sandown/Kempton on his last two starts.
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9th (11) (12/1 +14%) Family Business
12/1(+14%)
(11) Family Business 12/1, Landed 2m handicap chase here in February and had a wind op before posting a good third back here next time. Disappointed at Kempton final start. Off 6 months. Tailed off at Kempton in April last time but not written off in view of good course form.
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|PU| (3) (11/2 +50%) Gloire D'athon
11/2(+50%)
(3) Gloire D'athon 11/2, Enjoyed a fine campaign last season and it's easy enough to forgive him for a rare below-par display at Market Rasen on latest start in July. Does look high enough in the weights, however. Merely mid-division in Summer Plate but highly progressive previously & could bounce back.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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Last year's winner NORTHERN BOUND returned from wind surgery with a highly creditable effort at Wetherby last month and that should have put him spot on for a repeat bid here. The nine-year-old is 9lb lower than last year and he may have too much for the unexposed Kandoo Kid and Raffle Ticket, who has won two of his last three starts. Others to note include Belargus, Galop De Chasse and Killer Clown.
NORTHERN BOUND took a step back in the right direction when third at Wetherby last month and he's potentially well handicapped if building on that having won this race last year off 9 lb higher. Kandoo Kid proved no match for a subsequent winner on chase bow/return at Warwick but should improve on that, with low-mileage 9-y-o Raffle Ticket another to consider.
The lightly raced 7yo Kandoo Kid is a tempting option but preference is for GALOP DE CHASSE in view of his reappearance record.
(2) Choccabloc 4/7, Duly landed the odds when opening his account at the third attempt in bumpers last season. Very promising start over hurdles when just touched off over 15.8f here (soft) on return and likely to make a bold bid to go one better now faced with a stiffer test. Bumper winner; just beaten over 2m here on hurdle debut; the one to beat.
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2nd (4) (10/3 -21%) The Doyen Chief
10/3(-21%)
(4) The Doyen Chief 10/3, Successful sole start in Irish points and maintained unbeaten record with a bit in hand in 9-runner bumper at Hereford in April. This trip will suit and he looks a good hurdles prospect. Irish point winner; won Hereford bumper on British debut; plenty of appeal now hurdling.
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3rd (5) (18/1 -100%) The Famous Five
18/1(-100%)
(5) The Famous Five 18/1, Camelot gelding who showed fairly useful form in winning twice at up to 1½m on the Flat in France in 2021. Changed hands for €250,000, but offered little on hurdles debut, albeit in Grade 2 company, at Kempton back in February 2022 and he's been absent since. French Flat winner; tailed off on hurdle debut in February 2022 and absent since.
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4th (1) (22/1 -38%) Bullets Hill
22/1(-38%)
(1) Bullets Hill 22/1, Imposing sort who looked a strong stayer when making a winning debut for Ella Pickard at Chepstow last October. Followed up at Carlisle next time, but beaten a fair way on final start of last season (since undergone a wind op) and opposable starting out over hurdles in what looks a warm race. Two bumper wins last season; could make an impact on hurdle debut.
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5th (6) (33/1 -136%) Everyonesacritic
33/1(-136%)
(6) Everyonesacritic 33/1, Fetched £40,000 after winning his sole start in Irish points during the spring. Interesting to see what the market makes of him ahead of this Rules debut. Irish point winner in April; bought for £40,000; hurdle debut; others appeal more.
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|F| (3) (7/1 -17%) Goonhilly
7/1(-17%)
(3) Goonhilly 7/1, Fairly useful form in a couple of bumpers and shaped well on return/hurdles debut when third of 11 in a Uttoxeter maiden (2½m, good to soft) last month. Entitled to come on for that and should pick up a race in this sphere before long. Two good bumper efforts; likely to have to improve considerably on recent hurdle third.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
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CHOCCABLOC was only headed in the dying strides on his first appearance over timber at this venue a fortnight ago and compensation could await with that experience under his belt. The Doyen Chief made the perfect start to his Rules debut when landing a bumper at Hereford in April and Alan King's winning pointer can't be underestimated entering this discipline. Goonhilly may fare best of the remainder.
CHOCCABLOC pulled clear of the rest when narrowly outpointed on his recent hurdles debut at this course and, with this step up in trip likely to help unlock improvement, he will take plenty of stopping. The Doyen Chief did the job well when making a successful start under Rules in a Hereford bumper and he could have a bright future in this sphere, while Goonhilly is best of the rest.
(3) Special Rate 11/1, Showed a bit in bumpers and improved for the switch to hurdles this year, getting off the mark at the second attempt at Newcastle in May. Followed up at Cartmel later the same month, before completing the hat-trick on chase debut at Hexham (20.1f) in June. Leading contender. Arrives on the up and made winning chasing debut at Hexham; more to offer; big player.
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2nd (5) (11/4 +54%) Fils De Roi
11/4(+54%)
(5) Fils De Roi 11/4, Won claiming hurdle at Auteuil in September last year before easily following up in Huntingdon juvenile on stable debut. Creditable fifth in handicap back in France in May and, although he didn't show much in 2 chase starts for his previous yard, he could yet do better over fences. Ex-French winner; showed promise over fences there too so considered back in this sphere.
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3rd (2) (7/2 +13%) Cerendipity
7/2(+13%)
(2) Cerendipity 7/2, Built on the promise of his hurdling debut when opening account in a Catterick novice (19.3f) in January and good effort when second at Wetherby next time. Well held in the EBF Final at Sandown when last seen (has had another wind op since), but he has plenty of potential as a chaser. Fairly useful winning form over hurdles; chasing type so rates an interesting debutant.
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4th (8) (25/1 +0%) Parelliroc
25/1(+0%)
(8) Parelliroc 25/1, Showed more than in bumpers when fourth in novice at Catterick (19.3f) on his hurdling/seasonal debut. However, his form has gone the wrong way since, finishing well held sent handicapping at Wetherby in March. Off 8 months (has had another wind op) ahead of his chase bow. Failed to go on in four runs over hurdles; needs wind op to spark improvement now chasing.
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5th (7) (13/2 -18%) Upagainstit
13/2(-18%)
(7) Upagainstit 13/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start in this sphere at Warwick (16.2f) in March. Fell at the last at Haydock next time (distant third at the time), but no surprise to see him bounce back on his return. Winning chasing debut at Warwick but failed to build on it at Haydock; may still do better.
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6th (6) (5/1 +29%) Dream Jet
5/1(+29%)
(6) Dream Jet 5/1, Placed in an Irish point and left his previous form under Rules behind when landing a Stratford maiden hurdle on second start for current yard in August. Lesser effort in handicap at this course (19.8f) last month, though lost a shoe. Could get back on track switched to chasing. Won at Stratford but only sixth here since; can't be discounted on first go over fences.
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7th (4) (150/1 -971%) Goodbye Someday
150/1(-971%)
(4) Goodbye Someday 150/1, Struggled in 3 outings this summer following an 11-month absence, pulled up over hurdles at Killarney in July. Now makes his first run for yard after leaving John Queally with cheekpieces applied. Well handicapped on old form back over fences, so he's worth a market check. Offered little in 3 runs for John Queally this summer; something to prove for his new yard.
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|PU| (1) (7/2 +13%) Findthetime
7/2(+13%)
(1) Findthetime 7/2, Progressive over hurdles in his novice campaign, completing a hat-trick at Wetherby on his final start of the season. Good second back at Wetherby (19.7f) in October last year, but not in the same form on his subsequent 3 starts. Needs to get back on the up sent chasing. A three-time hurdles winner but failed to go on last term; not ruled out sent chasing.
LTO Selection:
15:20 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
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Special Rate made his chasing debut at Hexham in June a winning one, completing a hat-trick in the process, although Philip Kirby's gelding will need to jump with more fluency to extended his current winning streak today. With that in mind, it may be worth taking a chance on useful hurdler FILS DE ROI. The four-year-old ran with credit in fifth on his latest outing in a Listed race in France and receives a handy 9lb weight-for-age allowance on his chasing bow, which may be enough for him to land the spoils. Cerendipity warrants consideration entering this discipline too.
Having won back-to-back hurdles in May, SPECIAL RATE completed his hat-trick on chase debut at Hexham the following month and he can score again with improvement to come in this sphere. Upagainstit also made a winning start over fences and he can leave a lesser effort behind on his return, with Fils de Roi another who enters calculations.
(6) Evies Vladimir 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tailed-off sixth of 9 in beginners chase at this course (22.8f, good to soft, 50/1) when last seen 17 months ago. Makes handicap chase debut. In a top stable but very hard to make a case for him, poor chase form, off for 17 months.
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2nd (5) (2/1 +23%) Kings Halo
2/1(+23%)
(5) Kings Halo 2/1, 10/1, sharper for the outing when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Expected to be bang there. Second in a handicap chase last winter, hurdles winner, may have needed last month's run.
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3rd (8) (13/2 +7%) Barbaha Queen
13/2(+7%)
(8) Barbaha Queen 13/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.5f, soft) 13 days ago, racing on unfavoured inside. Switches from hurdles to chase. Ran poorly over hurdles last time, previously 13l second in a handicap chase at this venue.
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4th (4) (11/1 -83%) Everystep Oftheway
11/1(-83%)
(4) Everystep Oftheway 11/1, 13/2, ran no sort of race after 6 months off when twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 19 days ago, jumping none too fluently. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Creditable third in a 23-runner handicap hurdle at Naas in March, weak overall form.
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5th (7) (14/1 +30%) Legacy Of Dreams
14/1(+30%)
(7) Legacy Of Dreams 14/1, Winner in chase at Limerick in May. 12/1, behind when pulled up before 4 out in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft) 5 months ago. A 10l winner of 2m3f Limerick handicap in May, pulled up over longer trip at Wexford.
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6th (1) (11/1 +67%) Black Samurai
11/1(+67%)
(1) Black Samurai 11/1, Out of sorts since returning from a 21-month absence, seventh of 9 in handicap chase (33/1) at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 39 days ago, held when hampered 2 out. Mark continues to tumble. Three wins in 2021, missed last year and has failed to find his form again since return.
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7th (9) (7/1 +65%) Inchidaly Robin
7/1(+65%)
(9) Inchidaly Robin 7/1, 14/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft) 13 days ago, racing on unfavoured inside. Makes chase debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Point winner, no chasing experience, two poor runs over hurdles since Gowran fourth.
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|U| (10) (10/1 +0%) Go Battle
10/1(+0%)
(10) Go Battle 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, soft, 12/1) 7 days ago, tailing off early final circuit. Must bounce back quickly. Jumped badly at Thurles last week, not without a chance on previous second at that venue.
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|PU| (2) (11/2 +45%) Mastermacblack
11/2(+45%)
(2) Mastermacblack 11/2, Improved from chasing debut when fourth of 14 in beginners chase (12/1) at Tramore (21.7f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Makes handicap chase debut. One to consider. Limited chasing experience but last month's Tramore fourth provides some encouragement.
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|PU| (3) (25/1 -651%) Aodhan May
25/1(-651%)
(3) Aodhan May 25/1, Winner in chase at Wexford in March. 15/2, ran no sort of race having been easy to back when pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Market check advised on return. Beat the frustrating Fox Le Bel at Wexford in March, far from reliable yet hard to ignore.
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The lightly-raced KINGS HALO's form was a little in-and-out last season but will benefit from a recent reappearance run and looks nicely treated. Well suited by testing ground and this distance, he has useful handicap chase form, steps up in distance from Killarney and is rated 6lb lower in this sphere than over hurdles. Aodhan May was pulled up at Tramore when last seen in April but likes heavy ground and is capable at this level. Go Battle ran well at Thurles last month but disappointed at that venue just last week. Mastermacblack makes his handicap chase debut and has bits of form while Everystep Oftheway debuts over fences and has some hurdles form. Barbaha Queen finished second here two runs ago while Legacy Of Dream's best form is on a sound surface. Evies Vladimir returns from a 517-day layoff.
KINGS HALO should be all the sharper for his recent spin over hurdles, so James Dullea's 8-y-o is taken to break his duck over the larger obstacles at the expense of Aodhan May, who needs to shrug off a lesser effort when last seen 6 months ago at Tramore. Mastermacblack and Barbaha Queen can do battle for third spot.
With last month's hurdles run under his belt, KINGS HALO may be able to take advantage of his lower chase mark in a weak handicap
(4) Gentleman's Relish 11/4, £32,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Theo. 7/2, eleventh of 19 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Better expected.
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2nd (14) (7/1 +61%) Tommie Gun
7/1(+61%)
(14) Tommie Gun 7/1, £70,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/smart hurdler Captain Cutter and useful hurdler/chase winner Gowel Road. 9/1, fourteenth of 19 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months.
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3rd (1) (25/1 -56%) Another Fine Mess
25/1(-56%)
(1) Another Fine Mess 25/1, €11,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Master Blueyes and modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser Bermeo, stays 3½m. Dam 10.4f-1½m winner.
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4th (2) (9/2 +31%) David's Well
9/2(+31%)
(2) David's Well 9/2, €30,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Prince of Scars out of useful hurdle winner around 2m Spirit Leader. Placed completed start in Irish points (Apr 2).
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5th (6) (33/1 -200%) Harbour Bridge
33/1(-200%)
(6) Harbour Bridge 33/1, Sent off 66/1 but displayed ability when fourth of 7 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 79 days ago.
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6th (5) (150/1 -88%) Grand Sabre
150/1(-88%)
(5) Grand Sabre 150/1, £42,000 3-y-o, Dartmouth gelding. Dam useful 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f). 80/1, seventeenth of 19 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months.
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7th (13) (66/1 +0%) The Dark Edge
66/1(+0%)
(13) The Dark Edge 66/1, €42,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including point/bumper winner Milans Edge, and half-brother to bumper winner Bombay Sapphire. Ninth of 10 in bumper (28/1) at Worcester (16f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago.
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8th (3) (18/1 +28%) Ebony Warrior
18/1(+28%)
(3) Ebony Warrior 18/1, €32,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Dam unraced out of useful 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Star Wood. Wears tongue strap.
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9th (12) (7/1 -180%) Pure Carbon
7/1(-180%)
(12) Pure Carbon 7/1, €32,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, unplaced completed start in points, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (2m-21f winner) Keep On Track.
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10th (11) (10/1 -82%) Pillar Rock
10/1(-82%)
(11) Pillar Rock 10/1, Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Monviel and French hurdler Wealth. Highly respected on debut.
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11th (8) (17/2 +39%) Honey Jack
17/2(+39%)
(8) Honey Jack 17/2, £55,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c123/h120), 2¾m-3¼m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to dual bumper winner Gaillimh A Chroi.
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12th (7) (12/1 -118%) Hell Hound
12/1(-118%)
(7) Hell Hound 12/1, €8,000 3-y-o, £72,000 4-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bally Beaufort. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points (Mar 12).
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13th (10) (11/1 +56%) Luwdvig
11/1(+56%)
(10) Luwdvig 11/1, £35,000 3-y-o, Creachadoir gelding. Dam placed 2 of 3 starts over hurdles.
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GENTLEMAN'S RELISH disappointed on his racecourse debut over C&D in March, but reportedly found the testing ground against him and, as he's held in high regard by his powerful connections, it would be no surprise to see him set the record straight with a victory on his reappearance today. Nicky Henderson's gelding could have most to fear from a pair of interesting newcomers in the shape of Pillar Rock, who is a half-brother to some notable winners, and 32,000-euro purchase Pure Carbon.
GENTLEMAN'S RELISH failed to meet expectations in a class 2 bumper here in March but is worth another chance down in class. Pillar Rock and Laurens Bay make most appeal of the newcomers before market clues.
Nicky Henderson's GENTLEMAN'S RELISH is evidently a lot better than he showed here in March and warrants another chance.
(6) Robyndzone 4/1, Returned to form when taking 6-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) in April and similar form from 4 lb higher when runner-up at Ffos Las (25.3f, good to soft) later that month. Returns 3 lb higher and certainly not ruled out. Came good for Venetia Williams in April; has fitness to prove after 198-day absence.
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2nd (7) (3/1 +65%) Langley Hundred
3/1(+65%)
(7) Langley Hundred 3/1, Dual staying handicap hurdle winner last winter who could run no more than respectably in handful of starts thereafter from revised mark. Goes chasing now with yard amongst the winners and the betting may prove best guide here. Course winner over hurdles last season; makes chasing debut from workable mark.
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3rd (9) (8/1 +68%) Bretney
8/1(+68%)
(9) Bretney 8/1, Took his form up a notch sporting first-time blinkers when winning North Wales National at Bangor in February. The headgear didn't work next 2 starts, though, and cheekpieces re-fitted for this return. Won Bangor marathon in February but ended last season with two poor performances.
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4th (3) (9/2 +10%) Concetto
9/2(+10%)
(3) Concetto 9/2, Well held hurdling runs but proved a totally different proposition sent chasing, scoring on handicap debut at Huntingdon before following up at Musselburgh. Made a worrying reappearance but could easily leave it behind reverted to forcing the pace now back right-handed. Cheekpieces on. Disappointed on recent seasonal debut but made bright start to chasing career last term.
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5th (10) (18/1 +45%) Hey Bud
18/1(+45%)
(10) Hey Bud 18/1, Underwhelming for Laura Hurley in 2021/22 and having got back on track when runner-up on return/yard debut over fences at Ffos Las last November, his jumping frailties again resurfaced when distant third back there in January. Below form hurdling 6 months ago so looks an easy swerve. Ran big race on stable debut last November but didn't fire on other two starts last term.
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|PU| (2) (7/1 +65%) Tide Times
7/1(+65%)
(2) Tide Times 7/1, Fine record here, all 3 of his wins over fences coming at this track (latest in January over C&D). Ran poorly here when last seen 6 months ago but returns from a much-reduced mark. Will need to hit the ground running. Out of form in the spring but this triple course winner resumes on a good mark.
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|PU| (1) (9/1 -29%) Jaytee
9/1(-29%)
(1) Jaytee 9/1, Better than ever when back-to-back winner of small-field events at Southwell in the summer but struggled in a much deeper race at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good) when last seen in early-July. Cheekpieces back on here and fancied to make more of an impact. Won two-small field chases in the spring; needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.
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|PU| (4) (10/1 +38%) Grange Road
10/1(+38%)
(4) Grange Road 10/1, Failed to kick on from a positive start over hurdles for Paul Nicholls and hasn't shown much in a couple of starts in this sphere, including on second run for this yard at Uttoxeter 11 months ago. Best watched. Not seen since respectable fifth nearly a year ago but given good chance by handicapper.
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|PU| (5) (22/1 -144%) Lord Sparky
22/1(-144%)
(5) Lord Sparky 22/1, Made it 2-4 for this stable when making all in a 29f amateur rider's handicap at Fakenham on New Year's Day. Finished runner-up on both subsequent starts and he's worth a second look with blinkers reapplied for this return to action. Ran well at favourite track Huntingdon in April but remains on career-high mark here.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
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Off the back of a good second over the extended 3m1f at Ffos Las in April, ROBYNDZONE commands a lot of respect and rates the one to beat. He could still be well handicapped off 107 and, 3-8 over fences, there is likely more to come from him over the larger obstacles. Jaytee is also respected, while Lord Sparky is interesting on his return too.
With Eceparti's participation in doubt (made to work hard when successful again at Chepstow on Wednesday), it could pay to side with his stablemate ROBYNDZONE, who was in good form when last seen in the spring and has gone well fresh in the past. A better showing is anticipated from Concetto going right-handed and with cheekpieces fitted so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Ian Williams' pair Jaytee and Tide Times.
(12) Joie De Vivre 11/1, Flat winner last season but hasn't made much impact back over hurdles on her last 3 starts, failing to meet expectations when third of 6 behind Solway Molly at Hexham (20.1f) last time. Lurks on a dangerous mark, though. A fair 1m6f Flat winner who arrives in decent nick; this course winner can't be ruled out.
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2nd (4) (50/1 -150%) Line In The Sand
50/1(-150%)
(4) Line In The Sand 50/1, Showed more than she did in her sole bumper sent hurdling when sixth of 18 in maiden at Punchestown (22f) on final start for David Kenneth Budds. Unsuited by dropping in trip when well held both outings for current yard, so she could have more to offer now handicapping. Brought along steadily; can take step forward now h'capping with stamina drawn out more.
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3rd (10) (14/1 +44%) Poetria
14/1(+44%)
(10) Poetria 14/1, Modest form at best over hurdles so far and offered little in handicaps last season, pulled up on 2 of her 3 outings. Mark continues to fall but she has enough to prove after 7 months off. Remains a maiden and she ended last season out of form; needs to take a big step forward.
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4th (14) (10/1 +29%) Harkangel
10/1(+29%)
(14) Harkangel 10/1, Showed a bit when making the frame in maiden hurdles on her first 2 starts, but never competitive on handicap debut when well held at Southwell (2m) in February. Step up in trip should suit as she returns from 9 months off. Beat only one on h'cap debut at Southwell 9 months ago; bred to be suited by this trip.
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5th (8) (6/1 +25%) Emily Wade
6/1(+25%)
(8) Emily Wade 6/1, Made second handicap start a winning one at Southwell (20.4f) in March and placed on her next 4 outings. After 3 months off, looked rusty when well-beaten third at Huntingdon last month, so she could fare better with that behind her. Below par after 3 months off when third at Huntingdon 30 days ago; she should build on it.
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6th (6) (7/2 +42%) Solway Molly
7/2(+42%)
(6) Solway Molly 7/2, Bumper winner who got off the mark at the ninth attempt in this sphere when making all in Hexham handicap (20.1f) on her penultimate start. Headed only late on when runner-up at Carlisle on her latest outing and she could make another bold bid. Won at Hexham before very good second at Carlisle; up 3lb but must enter calculations.
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7th (9) (20/1 -122%) Dot Cotton
20/1(-122%)
(9) Dot Cotton 20/1, Still looking for her first win but again showed promise when fourth in handicap at Perth (20.2f) in September, patiently ridden in a falsely-run race. Has eased further in the weights so she's capable of getting involved. Yet to get her head in front but she arrives in good nick; shortlisted off easing mark.
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8th (13) (8/1 +56%) Just Hannah
8/1(+56%)
(13) Just Hannah 8/1, Point winner who has yet to click for current yard but again shaped as if more of a test will suit when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (19.8f) last time, making late headway. One to keep an eye on from her falling mark. Hinted at promise when staying-on ninth here latest; possibilities back at longer trip.
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9th (5) (18/1 -50%) Callin Baton Rouge
18/1(-50%)
(5) Callin Baton Rouge 18/1, Some encouragement when third on hurdling debut at Cartmel (17.2f) in May. However, failed to build on that next time and has failed to complete on her last 2 starts (chase debut on first occasion). Cheekpieces now reached for. Has failed to kick on since making an encouraging hurdling debut third at Cartmel in May.
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|F| (7) (8/1 +20%) You Some Girl
8/1(+20%)
(7) You Some Girl 8/1, Fair bumper winner who needed a stronger gallop when mid-field in Wetherby maiden on hurdles bow in April. Well held both starts since, but off 6 months prior to her latest outing so she's not discounted as she goes up in trip for her handicap bow. Not disgraced after six months off when seventh at Hexham; can take a step forward now.
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10th (2) (20/1 -100%) Cailin Dearg
20/1(-100%)
(2) Cailin Dearg 20/1, Recorded back-to-back wins at this course (19.8f) in December 2021 and made the frame on her next 3 starts. However, well held at Perth when last seen and off for 18 months since, so she's entitled to be better for the run. Dual course winner but has 18-month absence to overcome; market can prove a good guide.
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|PU| (1) (7/2 +13%) Bridget Breeze
7/2(+13%)
(1) Bridget Breeze 7/2, From a good family and made a successful start in a Kelso bumper last season. Shaped encouragingly sent hurdling at Ayr in March and was found to have bled when runner-up at Wetherby next time. Major player with improvement to come on her handicap debut. On the up, very good Wetherby 2nd in March; player now going into handicaps.
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|PU| (11) (40/1 -186%) Le Fou's Keep
40/1(-186%)
(11) Le Fou's Keep 40/1, Maiden hurdler but exceeded expectations on her second start of the season when third in maiden at this course (19.8f, 300/1) last month. Task is now to build on her latest effort returned to handicap company. Creditable third in novice here last month; she needs to back it up now.
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|PU| (3) (66/1 -450%) Darsi's Darling
66/1(-450%)
(3) Darsi's Darling 66/1, Modest form when third in bumper on debut and matched that level at the third attempt over hurdles, filling the same position in mares novice at this course (19.8f) in January. Needs to take a step forward sent handicapping on her return. Good third in novice here nine months ago; she needs considering on her handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
15:55 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
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SOLWAY MOLLY looked set to complete a double before being collared in the dying strides at Carlisle a fortnight ago. Lisa Harrison's mare looks fairly treated racing off a 3lb higher mark in this contest and compensation could await. Handicap debutant Bridget Breeze has displayed enough ability in her qualifying runs to enter the reckoning and she isn't taken lightly, while Emily Wade may strip fitter for her third-placed return at Huntingdon last month.
BRIDGET BREEZE made an encouraging start over hurdles when third at Ayr in March and, having had an excuse on her following outing, she remains capable of better as she goes handicapping on her return. The 6-y-o is taken to get the better of Solway Molly, who can give another good account in her current form, while Emily Wade also merits consideration.
(4) Rainbow Trail 4/1, €80,000 3-y-o, £220,000 4-y-o, Davidoff gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to ungenuine/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Anglicisme. Runner-up sole start in points in December (winner a promising hurdler). Makes plenty of appeal. Form of point-to-point second last December has been advertised by the winner Mint Boy.
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2nd (10) (33/1 -500%) Workinonadream
33/1(-500%)
(10) Workinonadream 33/1, Half-sister to bumper winner Eco Pete and to a winning pointer. 13/2, second of 8 in bumper at Kilbeggan (19f, good) on NH debut 62 days ago, no match only for Willie Mullins' mare. Sets the standard. Satisfactory debut when second over 2m3f at Kilbeggan in September, different ground now.
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3rd (7) (10/3 +61%) The Story So Far
10/3(+61%)
(7) The Story So Far 10/3, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Champagne Court and fair 3m chase winner Kala Noire. Half-brother to six-time winner Champagne Court, rider is enjoying a good season.
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4th (6) (14/1 +50%) The Night Agent
14/1(+50%)
(6) The Night Agent 14/1, Imperial Monarch gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Off The Hook. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdle winner/useful chaser (stays 2½m) Upping The Anti. Out of an unraced sister to smart mare Whatwillwecallher, winner of three bumpers.
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5th (8) (40/1 -21%) Lady Lybe
40/1(-21%)
(8) Lady Lybe 40/1, Getaway mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Shanpallas. Third foal, dam unraced sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Petrou, best watched.
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6th (9) (16/1 -60%) Shesakindofmagic
16/1(-60%)
(9) Shesakindofmagic 16/1, Mahler mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Kiki Badger, stays 2¼m, and fair 2½m chase winner Janeymac. Worth a market check with Derek O'Connor up. Derek O'Connor rides for trainer who can be relied upon to have one ready first time.
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7th (1) (100/1 -257%) Citizen Dan
100/1(-257%)
(1) Citizen Dan 100/1, Leading Light gelding. Dam, well beaten in bumpers, sister to dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Meridian City. Dam struggled in two bumper runs but is a sister to bumper/hurdles winner Meridian City.
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8th (3) (150/1 -20%) Kilheffernan
150/1(-20%)
(3) Kilheffernan 150/1, 40/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at Cork (19f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Lost touch in the straight when 40-1 chance at Cork on only start last season, no appeal.
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9th (5) (200/1 +20%) Te Deum
200/1(+20%)
(5) Te Deum 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 9 in bumper at Tramore (16f, heavy, 150/1) on bumper debut 28 days ago. No impact in a maiden hurdle at Gowran, similar in a Tramore bumper, can be ruled out.
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|PU| (2) (4/6 +46%) Foreverwalking
4/6(+46%)
(2) Foreverwalking 4/6, €70,000 3-y-o, €160,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding from family of Sizing Europe. Point winner in April 2022. Obvious claims for top yard back from an absence. Point winner on debut at Quakerstown in April 2022, stable 35-65 in bumpers this season.
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FOREVERWALKING won a point-to-point in April 2022 for Pat Doyle and reappears for Willie Mullins. From the family of Sizing Europe, he was bought for E160,000 following his soft-ground point - from which the runner-up and a final-fence-faller (when lying third) subsequently won UK hurdles. He didn't run last season but will be mature and represents formidable connections. Rainbow Trail has a similar profile, having been bought for 220,000 pounds (from Donnchadh Doyle) following his pointing runner-up effort behind hurdles winner Mint Boy in December. He was withdrawn from two April bumpers due to 'unsuitable ground' and it is notable connections opt for another bumpers with his rider claiming 7lb. Workinonadream, out of a half-sister to Weapons Amnesty, ran with promise on Kilbeggan debut but faces potentially smart types on differing ground. Shesakindofmagic is a half-sister to two winners, one being a bumper winner, and Derek O'Connor is a notable booking, while John Gleeson rides The Night Agent which is related to capable types. The Story So Far is a half-brother to useful jumper Champagne Court.
This can go to a newcomer, with FOREVERWALKING chanced over Rainbow Trail and Shesakindofmagic before any betting clues. Workinonadream sets the standard on her Kilbeggan second but is probably vulnerable.
It has been a long wait for FOREVERWALKING to get to the track but this former Pat Doyle-trained point winner should be good enough
(10) Navajo Indy 12/1, Brother to the smart hurdler Navajo Pass and has shown a fair level of ability in bumpers at Exeter and Kempton earlier this year. That experience won't be wasted on him here and no surprise to see him feature back from 7 months off. Made the frame in two races last season; has solid form claims.
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2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) I'm A Lumberjack
4/1(+0%)
(6) I'm A Lumberjack 4/1, £42,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Badly in need of experience but ultimately shaped encouragingly when second in valuable C&D sales' bumper on debut back in March, keeping on well from 2f out. Can do better again for good yard. Promising second in valuable big-field event over C&D in March; major player.
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3rd (5) (5/4 +38%) Histrionic
5/4(+38%)
(5) Histrionic 5/4, €100,000 3-y-o, €450,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam (c96/h101), 2½m-3m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/smart staying chaser Kimberlite Candy. Comfortable winner on sole start in Irish points (Apr 21) and he's of obvious interest on Rules/bumper debut. Irish point winner; joined new connections for 450,000euros; nicely bred; respected.
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4th (12) (11/1 +8%) Strutter
11/1(+8%)
(12) Strutter 11/1, Racinger gelding who was given a considerate introduction when eighth of 17 in bumper (easy-to-back 11/4) at Warwick (16f, good to soft) on debut in April. In excellent hands and likely to improve on that with hood now applied. Only midfield when favourite at Warwick but should do better.
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5th (1) (50/1 -213%) Express Surprise
50/1(-213%)
(1) Express Surprise 50/1, €48,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Closely related to fair chaser North of Nashville. Dam (c119/h133) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner, also 2m winner on Flat. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points (Feb 26). Clear second in Irish point; new yard is 1-7 in bumpers; market can guide.
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6th (3) (33/1 +18%) Guard The Moon
33/1(+18%)
(3) Guard The Moon 33/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Potterman. Dam (b97) lightly raced in bumpers. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for yard who have hit the ground running. From a family that has served his owners well; newcomer to consider.
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7th (7) (10/1 +60%) Into The Park
10/1(+60%)
(7) Into The Park 10/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Goodnightngodbless. Dam (c72/h130) 2m hurdle winner, also 1m-1¼m winner on Flat. Third when fell last sole start in Irish points (Apr 8). In the process of showing promise when final-fence faller in Irish point.
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8th (2) (11/1 +31%) Groovy Blue
11/1(+31%)
(2) Groovy Blue 11/1, €120,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 29f) Abolitionist. Yard boast an 11% strike rate with their runners in this sphere in last 5 seasons and the betting should guide. 120,000euros 3yo; has a useful pedigree; potentially above average.
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9th (9) (100/1 -150%) Martalite
100/1(-150%)
(9) Martalite 100/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Officieux. Worth a market check. 50,000euros 3yo; dam is related to jumps winners.
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10th (11) (13/2 -136%) Ryan's Rocket
13/2(-136%)
(11) Ryan's Rocket 13/2, €48,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Powerstown Park and bumper winner/fair hurdler Grageelagh Girl (stays 3¼m). Point winner a year ago. Yard no stranger to success in this discipline and he's one to note. Irish point winner; joined new connections for £110,000; needs a close look.
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11th (8) (11/1 +31%) King Of The Road
11/1(+31%)
(8) King Of The Road 11/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Scrum Diddly. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Duhallow Gesture. Betting ought to prove a useful guide ahead of debut. 50,000euros 3yo; has bumper winners in his pedigree.
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12th (14) (200/1 -100%) Darcy's Glance
200/1(-100%)
(14) Darcy's Glance 200/1, Passing Glance filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Haidees Reflection. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap for debut and others make greater appeal. Has a stamina doubt judged on breeding.
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13th (13) (300/1 -200%) Vintage Icon
300/1(-200%)
(13) Vintage Icon 300/1, Offered little in bumpers during back-end of last season and he can only be watched here. Needs to improve massively on his spring efforts.
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HIGHLANDS LEGACY was green when second on his racecourse debut over 2m at Ffos Las recently, but he displayed plenty of promise and can improve enough to go one better here. Point-to-point winner and 450,000-euro purchase Histrionic commands respect for the powerful combination of Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden, while Groovy Blue could also have a say on his first racecourse start.
An interesting bumper with several making appeal, including HISTRIONIC. A €450,000 purchase who tasted success on his only start between the flags, he makes plenty of appeal starting out for the Paul Nicholls yard and can make his presence felt. Of those with experience, Navajo Indy and Highlands Legacy are worthy of note. Groovy Blue and Guard The Moon also demand a market check.
Rules debutant HISTRIONIC has particularly strong credentials and is first choice ahead of I'm A Lumberjack.
(5) Lightning Flash 13/2, £22,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (2m-21f winner) Mr Mole out of French 2¼m hurdle/chase winner Emmylou du Berlais. Out of unraced half-sister to bumper/high-class jumps winner Mr Mole; could have a say.
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2nd (4) (7/2 +30%) Gore Point
7/2(+30%)
(4) Gore Point 7/2, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 1½m winner Scampi. Dam 1¾m winner. Of obvious interest on debut. Half-brother to a very useful 1m4f Flat winner; stable does very well in bumpers.
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3rd (7) (17/2 +66%) Night Stalker
17/2(+66%)
(7) Night Stalker 17/2, Sixties Icon gelding. Brother to 7f-1¼m winner Walkonby. Dam 2m winner on Flat. Yard also saddle Macari. Has enough stamina in his pedigree but is seemingly the stable's second string here.
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4th (11) (3/1 +40%) Maria's Flame
3/1(+40%)
(11) Maria's Flame 3/1, Mahler Filly. Dam, fair 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f), also 1¼m winner who stayed 2m on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) All Set To Go. One to note on pedigree/connections. First foal from a useful Flat/fair hurdle winner; stable enjoys plenty of bumper success.
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5th (3) (5/1 -25%) Carved In Stone
5/1(-25%)
(3) Carved In Stone 5/1, Mastercraftsman gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners on Flat, including useful 1m-1¼m winner De Medici. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Cassells Rock. Rare bumper runner for this yard and market support should be noted. Half-brother to four Flat winners; rare bumper runner for respected Flat trainer.
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6th (9) (13/2 +59%) Pierrefonds
13/2(+59%)
(9) Pierrefonds 13/2, Camelot gelding who was too lit up to fully get home when 10¼ lengths eighth of 14 to Giddyupadingdong in bumper at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to firm) on debut last month. No surprise to see a hood applied. Raced too freely when 10l behind Giddyupadingdong on debut; hood now added.
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7th (6) (8/1 +68%) Macari
8/1(+68%)
(6) Macari 8/1, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Mr Gallivanter. Not without hope based on breeding. Out of a fair 6f/7f Flat winner; stable 1-17 in bumpers during last five seasons.
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8th (2) (16/1 -113%) Bobacious
16/1(-113%)
(2) Bobacious 16/1, Telescope gelding who was hooded on debut and hinted at ability amidst inexperience when fifth of 15 in bumper at Exeter (13.2f, soft) just over a fortnight ago. Step forward needed to take this. Kept on for never-dangerous fifth on Exeter debut; improvement required here.
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9th (8) (250/1 -25%) No Guarantee
250/1(-25%)
(8) No Guarantee 250/1, Well-beaten eleventh of 14 to Giddyupadingdong in bumper (200/1) at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to firm) on debut last month. Faces another struggle. Tailed off when 200-1 for Huntingdon race won by Giddyupadingdong last month.
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10th (10) (80/1 -142%) Brief Encounter
80/1(-142%)
(10) Brief Encounter 80/1, Buck's Boum filly. Half-sister to fair 2m hurdle winner Obsessedwithyou and French 15f hurdle winner Calipsa. Dam, French chaser (2¼m-21f winner), sister to smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser (winner up to 19f) Sleeping Blue. Wears hood. Half-sister to two hurdle winners; hooded on debut; stable quiet in bumpers.
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11th (12) (200/1 -33%) My Mate Polly
200/1(-33%)
(12) My Mate Polly 200/1, Forever Now filly who went with little encouragement when eighth of 9 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) on debut 7 days ago. Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider at Stratford a week ago.
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GIDDYUPADINGDONG made a very pleasing start to his career when scoring over the extended 1m5f in a bumper at Huntingdon and he can follow up that success. Milton Harris' charge can put that experience to good use over many of these rivals and more improvement can be expected. Carved In Stone is feared most for trainer Hugo Palmer who has very few bumper runners, while Bobacious is noted too.
The market will no doubt be revealing with several newcomers on show, but the vote goes to GIDDYUPADINGDONG, who made a winning start at Huntingdon last month and can put that experience to good use under a penalty. Maria's Flame, Carved In Stone and Gore Point are just a trio of potential dangers making their respective debuts.
(6) Frost At Dawn 10/1, Frosted filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Kingori. 9/2, second of 7 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 20 days ago. Likely to improve. Second of seven on last month's Newcastle debut when well positioned throughout (7f).
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2nd (8) (2/1 +11%) Mercury Day
2/1(+11%)
(8) Mercury Day 2/1, Time Test filly who shaped well when a debut fourth of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 9/2). Below that form when second of 5 in novice (4/6) at Catterick (7f, heavy) 19 days ago but remains with potential back on a better surface. Promise on Newmarket debut and heavy ground may have contributed to lesser run since.
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3rd (2) (10/11 +34%) Pitney
10/11(+34%)
(2) Pitney 10/11, €27,000 foal, €60,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Forbearing. Dam, 8.6f winner, half-sister to smart 5.5f/6f winner Coco City. 12/1, second of 12 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 35 days ago, missing break. Should have more to offer. Flew home in the straight when 2nd on last month's Lingfield debut (7f); more to come.
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4th (1) (6/1 +45%) Dimsons
6/1(+45%)
(1) Dimsons 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Ascot (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 62 days ago. Sold from Richard Hannon 31,000 gns in October. Promise on York debut but less good at Ascot latest; sold 31,000gns last month; AW debut.
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5th (9) (25/1 -178%) Warming
25/1(-178%)
(9) Warming 25/1, Foaled February 20. Too Darn Hot filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Buratino. Dam a 7f 2yo winner (RPR 89), herself a half-sister to a Group 2 winner; yard run three.
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6th (7) (80/1 -142%) Lovely Masar
80/1(-142%)
(7) Lovely Masar 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW, 40/1) 35 days ago. Second run was better than debut; sold 20,000gns last month and returned to G Boughey.
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7th (4) (150/1 -355%) Sicilian Sosizza
150/1(-355%)
(4) Sicilian Sosizza 150/1, Foaled April 4. 5,500 gns 2-y-o, Dark Angel gelding. Dam 1½m winner. 5,500gns 2yo; dam a 1m4f AW winner; fair standard to aim at on debut; likely best watched.
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8th (3) (50/1 -178%) Wadi Bu Thaila
50/1(-178%)
(3) Wadi Bu Thaila 50/1, Foaled March 15. Expert Eye colt. Dam, third at 1m, out of useful US 5.5f-10.5f winner Angel Terrace, herself half-sister to high-class winner up to 2½m Order of St George. Dam a maiden from a successful middle-distance family; one of three runners for the yard.
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9th (5) (300/1 -50%) Tattle O'day
300/1(-50%)
(5) Tattle O'day 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW, 250/1) 14 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Huge prices and shown little in two runs this autumn; new visor not enough to tempt.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Frost At Dawn shaped with plenty of promise when second on debut at Newcastle and it would be no surprise to see her figure once more. However, preference is for MERCURY DAY, whose defeat at Catterick last time can be put down to the heavy going. Therefore, she is better judged on her debut fourth at Newmarket, which looks the best piece of form on offer. Pitney completes the shortlist after his second at Lingfield.
PITNEY made an eye-catching debut when second at Lingfield 5 weeks ago, finishing strongly from a poor position, and is narrowly preferred to Mercury Day, who is worth another chance to confirm debut promise back on a better surface. Frost At Dawn is also considered.
Having made striking late headway on debut five weeks ago PITNEY can put that experience to good use. Mercury Day is feared most.
(2) Deep Havana 6/1, Modest form when third of 7 in novice at this course (7f, 28/1) on debut 21 days ago. More will be needed. Only a modest third over 7f here on debut but may be suited by this shorter trip.
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2nd (11) (25/1 +0%) Bluebell Grove
25/1(+0%)
(11) Bluebell Grove 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 55 days ago. Needs to improve on her 5f efforts.
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3rd (10) (66/1 -65%) Alfa Kellenic
66/1(-65%)
(10) Alfa Kellenic 66/1, £20,000 Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Adaay. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer. £20,000 yearling; by Havana Grey; one of two newcomers in the field.
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4th (4) (3/1 -33%) Flag Carrier
3/1(-33%)
(4) Flag Carrier 3/1, Fair maiden. Placed over 7f at Kempton last twice and sets the standard for the rest to aim at here. Brings the best form, having been placed in 7f AW events at Kempton the last twice.
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5th (5) (9/2 +10%) Invincible Speed
9/2(+10%)
(5) Invincible Speed 9/2, Promising individual. Third of 7 in novice at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 27 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement. Finished third at Newcastle last time; should improve further; one to consider.
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6th (7) (10/3 +33%) Mesaafi
10/3(+33%)
(7) Mesaafi 10/3, 50/1, sixth of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 36 days ago, considerately handled. Likely to improve. Showed some promise with his midfield effort at Kempton; likely to improve.
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7th (9) (16/1 +52%) Tennessee Gold
16/1(+52%)
(9) Tennessee Gold 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 9 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 24 days ago. Chance depends on whether he improves for the switch to AW.
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8th (13) (10/3 +17%) Queen Maker
10/3(+17%)
(13) Queen Maker 10/3, 240,000 gns Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Lusail and 1m-1¼m winner Le Mans. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to Golden Jubilee Stakes winner Fayr Jag. Very interesting newcomer. 240,000gns yearling; half-sister to two winners for this yard; interesting debutante.
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9th (3) (80/1 -21%) Finn Ironside
80/1(-21%)
(3) Finn Ironside 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in novice (66/1) at Nottingham (6f, heavy) 29 days ago, never nearer. Far from solid judged on turf form.
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10th (8) (250/1 -25%) Subaltern
250/1(-25%)
(8) Subaltern 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on first time, tenth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6f, 300/1) 17 days ago. Poor form claims.
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11th (12) (150/1 -127%) Mileah
150/1(-127%)
(12) Mileah 150/1, Hooded, last of 8 in novice (40/1) at Lingfield (6f) on debut 13 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Last of eight at Lingfield but is bred to do much better.
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12th (1) (200/1 -203%) Con Te Partiro
200/1(-203%)
(1) Con Te Partiro 200/1, Hooded, last of 8 in maiden (28/1) at Lingfield (5f) on debut 14 days ago, very slowly away. Inauspicious debut at Lingfield; best watched.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Queen Maker was a 240,000gns purchase as a yearling and this half-sister to the dual Group 2 winner Lusail could play a part on her debut. However, the vote goes to INVINCIBLE SPEED, who took a nice step forward from his debut effort at Bath in August to fill third place at Newcastle last month and he may have plenty more progression to come. Of the remainder, Flag Carrier makes the most appeal.
FLAG CARRIER is the percentage call on the back of a couple of placed efforts at Kempton, although a strong market move for well-bred debutante Queen Maker, who is well drawn in 1, would put a different slant on things. Invincible Speed and Mesaafi look capable of better and are best of the rest.
The vote goes to interesting newcomer QUEEN MAKER who looks potentially above average. Flag Carrier is second choice.
(10) Head's Gone Pal 16/1, Has shown improved form fitted with cheekpieces on his last 2 starts, third of 9 in nursery (10/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 30 days ago. Can give another good account as he drops back down in trip. More competitive since cheekpieces went on and dropping back to 6f should suit.
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1st (9) (17/2 -13%) Amroon
17/2(-13%)
(9) Amroon 17/2, Run best excused when 5¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Zachary in nursery (9/4) at this course (5f) 26 days ago, bumped soon after start. Sent off favourite last time so could fare better as he goes back up in distance. Beaten favourite twice since a good 2nd at Southwell in September; returns to 6f.
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2nd (8) (18/1 -50%) Via Blanca
18/1(-50%)
(8) Via Blanca 18/1, Still looked in need of the experience when seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 150/1) 19 days ago, merely closing up late having missed the break. Makes handicap debut. Whiff of ability in a useful novice at Wolverhampton latest; more realistic task today.
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3rd (3) (28/1 -56%) Notre Dame
28/1(-56%)
(3) Notre Dame 28/1, Failed to improve making her nursery debut when sixth of 8 at Yarmouth (7f, soft, 10/1) 24 days ago. Others preferred as she makes her first start on polytrack. 7f on soft looked to stretch her last time; this is weaker and still capable of better.
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4th (7) (11/1 -120%) Badosa
11/1(-120%)
(7) Badosa 11/1, Only minor promise in a trio of starts so far, tried in hood when seventh of 8 in minor event at Bath (5f, heavy, 80/1) 22 days ago. Needs to leave her previous form behind as she makes handicap/all-weather debut. Potential improver now handicapping at a low level; AW debut.
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5th (1) (4/6 +59%) Zachary
4/6(+59%)
(1) Zachary 4/6, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts since switched to all-weather when scoring easily in 8-runner nursery at this C&D (6/5) a week ago. Leading claims under a penalty. Bolted up over C&D last week; 5lb well in under a penalty; obvious claims.
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6th (4) (6/1 -9%) She'Sashambles
6/1(-9%)
(4) She'Sashambles 6/1, Produced best effort to date when second of 10 in nursery (6/1) at Newcastle (5f) 6 days ago, running on. Could have more to offer back up in trip for her polytrack debut. Second over 5f at Newcastle last week; ready for a return to 6f; more appealing than most.
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7th (2) (28/1 -75%) Surface To Air
28/1(-75%)
(2) Surface To Air 28/1, Making all-weather debut, not in the same form as previous outing when well-beaten last of 12 in nursery (9/2) at this C&D 40 days ago. Bounce back called for. Failed to fire here last time but earlier efforts bring him into the reckoning.
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8th (5) (14/1 +58%) Restricted
14/1(+58%)
(5) Restricted 14/1, Hasn't offered much in his 4 starts to date, faring no better sent handicapping when eleventh of 13 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good, 40/1) 30 days ago. Improvement required dropped in trip. Poor form in four starts; drop in trip needs to help; market instructive.
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9th (6) (16/1 +11%) Midnight Force
16/1(+11%)
(6) Midnight Force 16/1, Has made little impact since switched to nurseries, tenth of 12 at Kempton (1m, 66/1) 24 days ago. Back down in distance with eyeshields on 1st time. Struggled since moving into nurseries, including C&D; new headgear tried today.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ZACHARY made light work of his rivals over course and distance last week, which made it two out of two here for the son of Cable Bay, and he can carry the 6lb penalty to victory. The main threat is She'sashambles, who produced the best effort of her career so far when filling the runner-up spot at Newcastle recently and she could go well off the same mark. Badosa warrants a market check on her nursery bow.
ZACHARY made it 2 wins from 2 starts at this course with a ready success over C&D a week ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from scoring again. She'sashambles bumped into an improver at Newcastle on her latest outing and she could be the main danger, ahead of Amroon.
Notre Dame can do better back at 6f but ZACHARY bolted up over C&D last week and he can make it 3-3 at this track.
(7) Law Of Average 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 200/1) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Something to prove. Possible improver now handicapping and dropped back in distance.
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2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Lady Bouquet
4/1(+0%)
(6) Lady Bouquet 4/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 9/2, sixth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to get back on track and should be thereabouts. Has form figures of 3312 in handicaps when ridden prominently; not dismissed.
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3rd (8) (15/2 -25%) Forgotten Treasure
15/2(-25%)
(8) Forgotten Treasure 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good 1¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Nouveaux in nursery at this C&D 26 days ago, never nearer. Likely to do better still and makes plenty of appeal. Ties in with Nouveaux on C&D running last month; may be capable of progress.
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4th (3) (5/1 -100%) Nouveaux
5/1(-100%)
(3) Nouveaux 5/1, 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D 26 days ago. More to come and capable of following up. Made all in C&D contest last month; may improve further on this surface; major player.
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5th (2) (10/1 +17%) Talking Rubbish
10/1(+17%)
(2) Talking Rubbish 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in nursery at this course (6f, 8/1) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Trailed home last in 6f event here last week; return to 5f may help.
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6th (11) (22/1 -22%) Flemish
22/1(-22%)
(11) Flemish 22/1, 18/1, last of 5 in nursery at Brighton (5.3f, good) 66 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Hard to make a solid case for. Best RPR came on sole AW attempt; return to this sphere may have positive effect.
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7th (1) (9/2 +36%) Westend Avenue
9/2(+36%)
(1) Westend Avenue 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Redcar (6f, heavy) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more but she's still unexposed. Gives the impression this sharper test will suit on AW/handicap debut; possibilities.
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8th (4) (4/1 +20%) Tomshalfsister
4/1(+20%)
(4) Tomshalfsister 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May do better. The type to improve now handicapping; related to winners for this yard; interesting.
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9th (9) (66/1 +18%) Someone Like You
66/1(+18%)
(9) Someone Like You 66/1, 125/1, seventh of 8 in nursery at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Hard to make a case for. Chance depends on whether she improves for new trip and first-time blinkers.
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10th (10) (20/1 +29%) Belvoir Kitten
20/1(+29%)
(10) Belvoir Kitten 20/1, Tenth of 11 in nursery (33/1) at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not particularly solid on form.
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11th (5) (28/1 +0%) Blow Me Away
28/1(+0%)
(5) Blow Me Away 28/1, 14/1, tenth of 12 in nursery at this course (6f) 40 days ago. Others make more appeal. Holds very weak claims on overall form.
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12th (12) (66/1 -100%) Perelle
66/1(-100%)
(12) Perelle 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, 7¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Lady Bouquet in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 37 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has work to do. Has poor RPRs.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Nouveaux showed a willing attitude when making all over course and distance last time and she could be tough to peg back once more. That said, having been raised 4lb for that half-length success, she may be susceptible to some better treated rivals like the reopposing FORGOTTEN TREASURE. William Knight's filly didn't get the rub of the green when a close fifth on that occasion and off 5lb better terms, she can reverse the form. Lady Bouquet is also noted.
NOUVEAUX improved to score over C&D last time and, with the scope for better still, she's a solid choice. Lady Bouquet, who wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton, is likely to get back on track, and Forgotten Treasure isn't without hope.
Assuming her ideal tactics are readopted, LADY BOUQUET may be the answer. Tomshalfsister is second choice.
(7) True Courage 13/2, In winning form on AW last autumn but has found life tougher since. 12/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 70 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not hit top gear this year but latest start was better than 8th place suggests; considered.
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2nd (2) (9/1 -80%) Moliwood
9/1(-80%)
(2) Moliwood 9/1, Absent since finishing well held in the 2022 Cesarewitch at Newmarket. Given a chance by the handicapper but watching brief the percentage call unless the betting vibes are strong. On handy mark and conditions should suit but back from layoff with usual headgear absent.
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3rd (8) (9/2 +40%) World Without Love
9/2(+40%)
(8) World Without Love 9/2, Latest win at Carlisle in June. 4/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (13f) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Could go well. Has run well here in the past and comes here in good order; each-way claims.
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4th (3) (5/2 +29%) Haliphon
5/2(+29%)
(3) Haliphon 5/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (1¾m, good) 33 days ago. Consistency an issue but placed in two of his last four starts; promise in one AW run.
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5th (4) (16/1 -100%) Lucky's Dream
16/1(-100%)
(4) Lucky's Dream 16/1, Four-time course winner but the last one was in 2020. Remote fourth in a Huntingdon handicap hurdle last month. Others preferred for win purposes. Excuses on last two starts and earlier Newcastle 4th was encouraging; not discounted.
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6th (1) (4/1 +60%) Appier
4/1(+60%)
(1) Appier 4/1, Seven wins from 20 Flat runs. Latest win at Lingfield in June. Held back by very slow starts the last twice. Slow starter; good record on AW and the return to this surface is in his favour.
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7th (6) (6/1 -20%) Croeso Cymraeg
6/1(-20%)
(6) Croeso Cymraeg 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Salisbury in July. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (1¼m, good to soft, 17/2) 24 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. C&D winner; comes here in good form and should give his running once again.
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8th (9) (50/1 -25%) Red Force One
50/1(-25%)
(9) Red Force One 50/1, Has struggled under both codes since scoring over hurdles at Huntingdon in May. Eighth of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Newcastle (2m) 20 days ago. Hurdle win in May but horribly out of sorts under both codes since; good jockey booking.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 13f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HALIPHON bounced back to form when third over 1m6f at Redcar last time and he is fancied to get his head in front. Ian Williams' charge runs off the same here and he looks set to run a big race with that in mind. Red Flyer is feared most after a good second over 1m4f at Kempton but he may struggle to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings, while Croeso Cymraeg can also hit the frame.
RED FLYER has been knocking on the door and might be able to get his head back in front. Croeso Cymraeg is another who arrives in form and is second choice ahead of World Without Love.
A competitive event in which TRUE COURAGE is taken to get the better of Red Flyer and Appier.
(1) Base Note 5/1, Creditable second of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1), clear of rest. Each-way chance, provided he is ready to roll following 7 months off. Smart on AW on his day; back from seven months off but still of serious interest.
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2nd (4) (15/8 +6%) Believe In Stars
15/8(+6%)
(4) Believe In Stars 15/8, Thrice-raced winner. Won 8-runner minor event at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm, 9/2) 65 days ago, well positioned. Open to improvement now handicapping and he's high on the shortlist. AW winner last year; improved to defy penalty in September and remains capable of better.
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3rd (2) (12/1 +0%) Felix
12/1(+0%)
(2) Felix 12/1, Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f, good), left poorly placed. Off 9 months and he looks vulnerable. Smart on AW in his pomp; 3rd in this race last year off 4lb higher; absent since February.
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4th (7) (2/1 +50%) Storm Catcher
2/1(+50%)
(7) Storm Catcher 2/1, Three-time C&D winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Below form twentieth of 34 in handicap (66/1) at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 40 days ago. This is not so daunting and he should have a part to play. C&D form of 1112; better than ever at Newcastle in Aug; quiet latest; return to AW a plus.
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5th (3) (14/1 +13%) Barenboim
14/1(+13%)
(3) Barenboim 14/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 6/1, last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f), needing stronger gallop. Off 169 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won 5 of his first 8 starts for this yard, including C&D; two heavy defeats when last seen.
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6th (5) (12/1 -33%) Mr Professor
12/1(-33%)
(5) Mr Professor 12/1, Latest win at Goodwood in September. 10/3, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, soft) 38 days ago, clear of rest. Place possibilities. Impressive from off the pace at Goodwood; bumped into one last time; others stronger here.
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7th (8) (20/1 +39%) Yorkshire Lady
20/1(+39%)
(8) Yorkshire Lady 20/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. 13/2, bit below form fourth of 15 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm). Off 145 days and will probably find one or two too good. Five turf wins to her name but returns to AW in a competitive race; others are stronger.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
BELIEVE IN STARS won over 1m2f at Goodwood on his previous outing in September and he can follow up that success here. Sir Michael Stoute's gelding is making his handicap bow and an opening mark of 94 can be exploited. Greatgadian looks the biggest danger to the selection after running on gamely to get up close home over 1m at Newcastle but he may find life tougher up 5lb, while Mr Professor can also have a say.
With just three runs under his belt, there is almost certainly more to come from BELIEVE IN STARS, who narrowly prevailed in a Goodwood novice in September and makes his handicap debut off what looks a decent enough mark. Greatgadian returned to form when scoring over a mile here and he is second choice ahead of Storm Catcher and Mr Professor.
Believe In Stars and BASE NOTE (nap) look the pair to focus on with the Crisfords' runner bringing strong AW form into the race.
(6) Sirius White 10/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in minor event (10/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 136 days. Others boast more compelling credentials. Absence since June looks a big plus; fresh when he won over C&D in January.
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2nd (1) (7/2 +13%) Crystal Dawn
7/2(+13%)
(1) Crystal Dawn 7/2, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and, having slipped to a workable mark, she's worth considering. Possibilities if she takes well to cheekpieces; C&D winner off this mark last year.
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3rd (8) (18/1 -29%) Brazen Arrow
18/1(-29%)
(8) Brazen Arrow 18/1, One win from 39 Flat runs. 12/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, very slowly away. Visor back on and he needs to bounce back. Failed to beat a rival last time when back from a break; poor strike-rate.
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4th (7) (10/1 -43%) Fast Flo
10/1(-43%)
(7) Fast Flo 10/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable 2¾ lengths second of 8 to Nemorum in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Blinkers back on and she needs to find improvement from somewhere. Held by Nemorum on C&D running 12 days ago but again has place claims.
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5th (4) (8/1 -45%) Lupset Flossy Pop
8/1(-45%)
(4) Lupset Flossy Pop 8/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/1) 9 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and could have a part to play if on-song. On a competitive mark; has a fighting chance if she proves suited by this new trip.
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6th (10) (7/2 +83%) Marisitta
7/2(+83%)
(10) Marisitta 7/2, Fifth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this course (8f). Off 107 days. First run for yard after leaving John O'Shea. Has work to do. Showed improvement here on final start for John O'Shea; debut for new yard.
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7th (2) (16/1 -100%) Cabaret Show
16/1(-100%)
(2) Cabaret Show 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, 4½ lengths fifth of 8 to Nemorum in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Others make more appeal. Only a modest fifth to Nemorum over C&D last time but retains low mileage.
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8th (9) (80/1 -100%) Royal Design
80/1(-100%)
(9) Royal Design 80/1, 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, soft). Off 106 days and entitled to come on for the run. 3yo maiden who seemed to run well here two starts ago.
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9th (5) (11/4 -57%) Nemorum
11/4(-57%)
(5) Nemorum 11/4, 9/2, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Fast Flo. More needed up 5 lb but he's a player all the same. Made all and comfortably beat Fast Flo in C&D event 12 days ago; major contender.
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10th (3) (28/1 -12%) Shorts On
28/1(-12%)
(3) Shorts On 28/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in June. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 107 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Inconsistent sort who isn't a solid option on return from 107-day break.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
NEMORUM opened his account over course and distance recently and a 5lb rise in the ratings may not prevent the four-year-old from completing a brace. Fast Flo was second on that occasion and Christine Dunnett's filly could finish closer off the same mark. The daughter of Garswood is feared most, ahead of Crystal Dawn, who is a potential improver in first-time cheekpieces.
It's probably best not to read too much into CRYSTAL DAWN's latest effort at Wolverhampton and she could be the answer in this open-looking handicap. The 7-y-o is now 3 lb below her last winning mark and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces she sports here will help. Lupset Flossy Pop should make her presence felt, while recent C&D 1-2 Nemorum and Fast Flo are live each-way candidates.
Recent C&D scorer Nemorum has to be respected but he's taken on with SIRIUS WHITE, who looks interesting back from a layoff.
(2) Blind Beggar 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in August. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (6f, firm, 20/1) 61 days ago, doing too much too soon. Successful over C&D on last AW appearance, taking record in this sphere to 2-4.
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2nd (9) (12/1 -9%) Regal Envoy
12/1(-9%)
(9) Regal Envoy 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Not dismissed. Came up short last time and is perhaps back in the assessor's grip.
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3rd (6) (4/1 -45%) Crimson Sand
4/1(-45%)
(6) Crimson Sand 4/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 125/1) 17 days ago, merely closing up late. Losing run is mounting up but he has a consistent record here; could go well.
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4th (8) (9/1 -29%) Skallywag Bay
9/1(-29%)
(8) Skallywag Bay 9/1, 9/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Remains on a fair mark and boasts excellent record on AW. Goes back up in grade but she's now 3-4 on AW and may improve further.
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5th (7) (3/1 +33%) Almaty Star
3/1(+33%)
(7) Almaty Star 3/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 5/1) 21 days ago, running on. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. One to consider. Ran well here last month on final start for Roger Varian; still unexposed on AW.
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6th (5) (16/1 +36%) Dynamic Force
16/1(+36%)
(5) Dynamic Force 16/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Taleb Ali when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 61 days ago. Failed to revive when back on British soil two months ago; others preferred.
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7th (3) (13/2 -95%) Woolhampton
13/2(-95%)
(3) Woolhampton 13/2, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 5/1) 17 days ago, running on. In good form prior to that and expected to bounce back away from testing conditions. Consistent in Class 2 events on turf in September/October; likely player back on AW.
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8th (4) (150/1 -200%) Via Corone
150/1(-200%)
(4) Via Corone 150/1, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving Charlie Appleby when last of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 22/1) 21 days ago. Hood back on. Very hard to make a case for. Seems to be regressing; something to prove dropped further in trip.
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9th (1) (13/2 +13%) Song For Whoever
13/2(+13%)
(1) Song For Whoever 13/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good third of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 33 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. Still open to further progress on AW; respected on third start for new yard.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
WOOLHAMPTON has been in good heart on turf of late and the daughter of Camacho makes plenty of appeal dropping in class now switched to all-weather. Almaty Star should be on the premises on his debut for Robert Cowell and the three-year-old may serve the selection with the most resistance. Skallywag Bay and Song For Whoever are also worth a second look.
WOOLHAMPTON was bang in form before getting stuck in the mud at Windsor last time so she's worth a chance to bounce back and land this open-looking contest. Last-time-out winner Skallywag Bay is a player and Song For Whoever can't be ruled out.
In-form filly WOOLHAMPTON may well take advantage of this drop back in class. Almaty Star is second choice.
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