There were 23 Races on Monday 11th December 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 11th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Rocheval 4/6, Looked a good prospect when impressive winner of 8-runner bumper at Aintree (17f, heavy) on debut last month, passing the line with gusto. Better to come and of major interest on hurdle bow. Comfortably won on debut in bumper at Aintree; strong claims if transferring that promise.
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2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) I Wish You
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5/1(+0%)
(3) I Wish You 5/1, Made an encouraging start to career when 6 lengths second of 8 to Rocheval in a bumper at Aintree (17f, heavy) on debut 30 days ago. Could build on that now hurdling. 6l behind Rocheval when second in Aintree bumper but could give another good account.
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3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Copernic Du Mazet
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12/1(-20%)
(2) Copernic Du Mazet 12/1, Arrigo gelding. Dam, ran once on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler (2¼m winner) Nan's Catch. Wears hood for debut and needs a market check for good yard. Makes debut in a hood but he's in good hands and the betting could be informative.
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4th (1) (8/1 -220%) Summer Night City
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8/1(-220%)
(1) Summer Night City 8/1, Brother to 4 winners and stepped up on hurdling debut when landing 4-runner event at Hereford 48 days ago. This looks a bit stronger so more will be needed under a penalty. Won at Hereford on second start; different ground today but has to be in calculations.
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5th (4) (13/2 -30%) La Quarite
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13/2(-30%)
(4) La Quarite 13/2, Showed a bit before getting tired and falling last in juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f) on debut 33 days ago. May do better. Final-flight faller on debut; showed some ability and open to improvement; not discounted.
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|PU| (7) (125/1 -681%) Tiny Angel
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125/1(-681%)
(7) Tiny Angel 125/1, Yeats filly who has shown nothing both starts to date. Has travelled from Northern Ireland but tailed off at big odds on her first two starts.
LTO Selection:
Summer Night City warrants respect having made a winning debut at Hereford in October, but a 7lb penalty will require more of Ben Brookhouse's gelding and, with that in mind, ROCHEVAL looks the one to be with. The son of Kapgarde impressed when winning on his debut in an Aintree bumper last month and he could take all the beating if taking to hurdling. Newcomer Copernic Du Mazet is one to note in the market for a yard who have done well with their runners here so far (4-8).
It was highly encouraging that ROCHEVAL was able to make a winning start in style in a 17f course bumper last month considering he's bred to need time and distance, so he's a straightforward choice to follow up on this switch to hurdling. I Wish You is fancied to chase home his stablemate once again.
The Lucinda Russell-trained ROCHEVAL created a good impression when winning on his debut in a bumper at Aintree and he can make it 2-2.
(4) Florida Dreams 8/11, 2-2 in bumpers, latterly overcoming trouble to see off 19 rivals in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April. Found out in a steadily-run race when beaten favourite on C&D hurdle debut but he remains a good prospect and could leave that bare form well behind now. Smart bumper performer; bit disappointing when 3rd on hurdles debut but an obvious chance.
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2nd (12) (11/1 -83%) Phantomofthepoints
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11/1(-83%)
(12) Phantomofthepoints 11/1, Failed to complete in 2 points but showed plenty when third of 15 in a Galway bumper in May. Left Mrs Grainne O'Connor after and ran to a similar level when second in 6-runner event at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 19 days ago. One to consider on hurdle debut. Failed to finish in 2 points; creditable runs in two bumpers; interesting on hurdles debut.
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3rd (8) (3/1 +14%) Joshua Des Flos
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3/1(+14%)
(8) Joshua Des Flos 3/1, Placed in 2 bumpers and ran to a fairly useful level when third of 22 in a Punchestown maiden hurdle for Joseph Patrick O'Brien in November 2022. Not in same form when filling same spot on first start back with former yard over C&D last month but is still a leading contender on form. Made an excellent hurdles debut (2m3f) but hasn't done as well since (2m); each-way chance.
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4th (6) (5/1 +38%) Hombre De Guerra
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5/1(+38%)
(6) Hombre De Guerra 5/1, Caught the eye when rattling home for second in a C&D novice hurdle on reappearance just over a month ago, with the reopposing Joshua des Flos behind in third. Capable of better again on that evidence and rates a big player. Shaped well when second to a subsequent winner over C&D last month; chance.
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5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Dream Boy
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25/1(-56%)
(3) Dream Boy 25/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points and has offered something to work on both starts under Rules, latterly when fourth in a C&D novice just over a month ago. May do better. Irish point winner who has finished fourth on both runs over hurdles; each-way chance.
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6th (7) (28/1 +15%) Indian Louis
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(7) Indian Louis 28/1, Dual point winner who has shaped like a stayer both starts over hurdles. Type to do better in handicaps at longer trips after this. £70,000 buy after two Irish point wins; just fair efforts over hurdles and more needed.
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7th (1) (125/1 -89%) Adveram
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125/1(-89%)
(1) Adveram 125/1, Some minor promise in bumpers but much more needed to play a leading role on hurdle debut. Promise in bumpers, notably when third over 2m1f here in March; jumps debut; interesting.
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8th (2) (40/1 -60%) Benefit Ben
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(2) Benefit Ben 40/1, £15,000 5-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to fair 25f chase winner Three By Two and fair staying chaser Buddha Scheme. Dam useful 2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (May 7). £15,000 buy after Irish point second in May; no easy task on rules debut.
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9th (9) (250/1 -67%) Lord Denning
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250/1(-67%)
(9) Lord Denning 250/1, Boasts a decent jumps pedigree but only hinted at ability before fading on his Carlisle debut. Will likely strip fitter this time but he'll require a big step up to figure. 45,000 euros 3yo; no particular promise when pulled up on debut (50-1); best watched.
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10th (14) (250/1 -67%) Scalloway Bay
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250/1(-67%)
(14) Scalloway Bay 250/1, Well held in bumper/completed start over hurdles. Well beaten in a bumper and in only completed start over hurdles; others stronger.
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11th (11) (125/1 -279%) Paddy Elvis
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125/1(-279%)
(11) Paddy Elvis 125/1, Modest in bumpers and 2 hurdles. Looks more one for handicaps after this. Runner-up in an AW bumper; modest form over hurdles (behind Florida Dreams last time).
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12th (13) (100/1 -614%) Sattam
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100/1(-614%)
(13) Sattam 100/1, Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for D. K. Weld, doing too much too soon at Galway on final outing in October. Hood added for hurdle/stable debut. In the frame in three Irish bumpers; sold 30,000gns; perhaps best watched on jumps debut.
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13th (5) (300/1 -200%) Golden Swift
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300/1(-200%)
(5) Golden Swift 300/1, Last of 15 in bumper (50/1) at this C&D (good) on debut 37 days ago, dropping away quickly. Easily passed over on this switch to hurdling. 2,200 euros 3yo; tailed off in a C&D bumper on debut; not an obvious contender.
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14th (10) (125/1 -525%) Master Bricklayer
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125/1(-525%)
(10) Master Bricklayer 125/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when eighth of 10 in bumper at Kelso (16.2f, good, 9/2) 7 months ago. Makes hurdles debut. Should do better at some point. 31,000 euros 3yo; modest debut when 9-2 for a Kelso bumper; may do better on jumps debut.
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15th (16) (150/1 -200%) Snow Shepherdess
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150/1(-200%)
(16) Snow Shepherdess 150/1, Modest form when placed both starts in bumpers and was left poorly placed when well held on last month's C&D hurdling debut. One for handicaps later on. Placed in her two bumpers on good/good to firm but well beaten over C&D on hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:
As David Pipe's only entrant on today's card, Phantomofthepoints is a noteworthy long-distance traveller for his debut over hurdles, while Sattam is an intriguing option starting out for Dianne Sayer after switching from Dermot Weld's yard in Ireland. However, Joshua Des Flos (third) and HOMBRE DE GUERRA (second) hold a valuable edge in terms of previous course and distance experience, with the latter fancied to uphold the form of last month's encounter on the same terms. Florida Dreams adds further spice to the contest.
Useful dual bumper winner FLORIDA DREAMS was seen to nothing like best effect (unsuited by test of speed) when third on his C&D hurdling debut last month and is well worth another chance. Old rivals Hombre de Guerra and Joshua des Flos head up the dangers, along with David Pipe's Phantomofthepoints.
Smart bumper horse Florida Dreams has good claims but the vote goes to HOMBRE DE GUERRA, who was a good C&D second last month.
12:20 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(9) My Louise 10/1, Made a winning debut in a Fontwell debut in September. That was a weak race and she'll likely need improvement to defy the penalty. Finished well to justify support on her Fontwell debut and she's respected under penalty.
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2nd (7) (7/2 -56%) Juri
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7/2(-56%)
(7) Juri 7/2, €55,000 Sea The Moon gelding. Brother to German 9f-11f winner Java Moon and half-brother to a winner. Likely type on paper for a stable with a good bumper strike-rate. 55,000euros 3yo; represents in-form yard and he's an interesting newcomer.
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3rd (8) (10/3 +33%) Land Of Moon
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10/3(+33%)
(8) Land Of Moon 10/3, Spanish Moon gelding. Half-brother to 7.5f winner in France Lantin. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Dara Tango. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Makes some appeal on paper and yard has had a bumper debut winner this season.
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4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Jackalani
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8/1(+11%)
(4) Jackalani 8/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam bumper/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner. Newcomer to note in the betting. Has bumper winners on his dam's side and needs checking in market on debut.
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5th (2) (50/1 -100%) Greenways
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50/1(-100%)
(2) Greenways 50/1, 40/1, eighth of 15 in bumper at Hereford (good to soft) on debut 20 days ago. Disappointing favourite in two British points and was well held on rules debut last month.
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6th (1) (6/1 -33%) Gallant Approach
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6/1(-33%)
(1) Gallant Approach 6/1, 11/1, well-beaten twelfth of 14 to Fiercely Proud in listed bumper at Cheltenham on debut 11 months ago. That was a tough ask and he's worth a betting check with his sights lowered on return. Tailed off on his Cheltenham debut in January; needs a transformation on comeback.
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7th (5) (11/1 +21%) Jasper Boy
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11/1(+21%)
(5) Jasper Boy 11/1, £17,000 Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler/chase winner Celtic Dream. The stable won this race last year so it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Yard won this last year and interesting to see how he figures in market.
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8th (6) (80/1 -142%) Jumpamidthestars
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80/1(-142%)
(6) Jumpamidthestars 80/1, 18/1 and tongue tied, thirteenth of 15 in bumper at Hereford (good to soft, 18/1) on debut 20 days ago. Half-brother to a bumper winner but he didn't show much at Hereford on recent debut.
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9th (12) (12/1 -71%) Dropitlikeitshot
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12/1(-71%)
(12) Dropitlikeitshot 12/1, Pour Moir filly who showed promise when fourth of 14 on her C&D debut last month. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Made an encouraging start over C&D last month and she should improve for the experience.
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10th (13) (200/1 -100%) Misting
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200/1(-100%)
(13) Misting 200/1, 33/1, eleventh of 12 in bumper at Exeter on debut 21 days ago. Neds to leave that well behind. Ran green at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last month and she was beaten a long way at 33-1.
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11th (14) (33/1 +0%) Serve Your Soul
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33/1(+0%)
(14) Serve Your Soul 33/1, Kayf Tara mare. Closely related to fair hurdler Teescomponentstrig and half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Fenland Tiger. Dropitlikeitshot likely the stable first string unless the betting hints otherwise. Stablemate of Dropitlikeitshot and she looks a longer-term prospect.
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12th (3) (7/2 +65%) Head Over Hinds
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7/2(+65%)
(3) Head Over Hinds 7/2, Modest form in turf bumpers 5 months apart. Promising effort at Hereford in October and he's open to more progress; in the mix.
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13th (11) (100/1 -100%) Simon The Seagull
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100/1(-100%)
(11) Simon The Seagull 100/1, Getaway gelding. Dam (h76), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) You Must Know Me. Yard 0-8 in bumpers in recent years; best watched on debut.
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14th (10) (200/1 -100%) Ronster Monster
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200/1(-100%)
(10) Ronster Monster 200/1, 50/1, last of 10 in bumper at Bangor (soft) on debut 68 days ago. 50-1 for his Bangor debut (2m, soft) in October and he finished a tailed-off last of ten.
LTO Selection:
MY LOUISE impressed when getting up late on to score on her debut at Fontwell last month and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop this talented mare from following up. Gallant Approach was pitched in at the deep end on his debut at Cheltenham in January and better can be expected here, while Head Over Hinds is another open to improvement. Jasper Boy and Juri look to be the pick of the newcomers.
Olly Murphy does very well in bumpers so JURI gets the nod to make a winning debut, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Land of Moon and Jasper Boy, who represents last year's winning yard, are other newcomers who make paper appeal, while Hughie Morrison's Gallant Approach has been given time since finishing well held in a Cheltenham listed bumper on his debut on New Year's Day and it wouldn't be a shock were he to prove a different proposition now.
It might be worth sticking with MY LOUISE, who finished well when justifying support on her Fontwell debut in September.
(14) Rory's Story 50/1, Modest in bumpers and more one for handicaps judged on her 2 efforts over hurdles. Showed some ability in bumpers but soundly beaten on both hurdle starts.
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1st (3) (7/1 -56%) Doyen Du Bar
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7/1(-56%)
(3) Doyen Du Bar 7/1, Clearly hasn't been the easiest to train, given the sizeable gaps between each of his 3 career starts. Still, he acquitted himself well when runner-up on hurdles debut following a 19-month absence at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) in October and he remains open to improvement. Bumper winner who was encouraging second on hurdle debut and is open to improvement.
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2nd (4) (1/2 +25%) Esprit Du Potier
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1/2(+25%)
(4) Esprit Du Potier 1/2, Dual bumper winner here last season and made a positive start to hurdling when second on return at Kelso (2m, good to soft). Likely to make a bold bid to go one better here with that run under his belt. Won two bumpers here and runner-up on hurdle debut at Kelso in October; leading claims.
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3rd (7) (8/1 +20%) President Scottie
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8/1(+20%)
(7) President Scottie 8/1, Placed on 2 of 3 bumper starts last season and appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. Third in two bumpers and brings potential to this hurdle debut; one to be interested in.
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4th (5) (16/1 +20%) Finn Lough
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16/1(+20%)
(5) Finn Lough 16/1, Successful sole start between the flags and offered something to work on when fifth in a 7-runner event on hurdles debut at Wetherby last month. Still, probably more one for handicaps further down the line. Point winner who faced tough task on rules debut and he's a possible now down in grade.
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5th (6) (18/1 +45%) Lucky Soldier
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18/1(+45%)
(6) Lucky Soldier 18/1, Promising second in a bumper here on debut last October but safely held in races won by Esprit du Potier on next 2 starts. Again down the field on hurdles debut at Kelso when last seen during the spring. Second on debut in bumper here but hasn't kicked on; didn't jump well on hurdle debut.
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6th (10) (100/1 -100%) Tommy Combats
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100/1(-100%)
(10) Tommy Combats 100/1, Bought for £21,000 after finishing third on the first of 2 starts in Irish points. Best to look elsewhere unless the betting suggests otherwise. Displayed promise in first of his two runs in Irish points; not dismissed on rules debut.
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7th (9) (28/1 -100%) Skiddaw
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28/1(-100%)
(9) Skiddaw 28/1, Cost plenty but offered little in a Worcester bumper on debut last October. More positive signs switched to hurdles for new yard at Kelso at the end of October and he's likely to do better in time, particularly when eventually sent chasing. Showed some promise when fifth on hurdle debut and pedigree provides hope he'll improve.
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8th (13) (50/1 -150%) Prontoanita
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50/1(-150%)
(13) Prontoanita 50/1, Shaped with some encouragement in a brace of bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling at Hexham and most recently over this C&D. Looks one for low-grade handicaps further down the line. Last month's C&D sixth came in a race that is working out well; not ruled out each-way.
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9th (8) (100/1 -400%) River Ayr
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100/1(-400%)
(8) River Ayr 100/1, Half-brother to 3 winners and promise when runner-up on the first of 2 course bumpers last season. However, his second effort was pretty underwhelming and big step forward needed now hurdling. Ran well in the first of his two bumpers here; pedigree suggests a longer trip will suit.
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|F| (12) (13/2 +7%) Brucio
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13/2(+7%)
(12) Brucio 13/2, Bettered what she showed in bunpers when third in a big-field Down Royal maiden (17f, soft) on hurdles debut last month. Will be a danger to all if able to build on that. Third of 19 on hurdle debut at Down Royal and she could have a part to play.
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10th (15) (150/1 -500%) Whozatgirl
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150/1(-500%)
(15) Whozatgirl 150/1, Modest form in 3 bumpers and showed more spark at second attempt in this sphere when sixth of 11 at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft). However, Esprit du Potier is the clealry the stable first-string. Unable to get competitive on her first two hurdle starts and others appeal more.
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11th (1) (80/1 -142%) Bowler Jack
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80/1(-142%)
(1) Bowler Jack 80/1, Limited encouragement in bumpers and is likely to be brought along gradually now going hurdling. Well beaten in bumpers and pedigree suggests he'll come into his own when tackling further.
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12th (2) (250/1 -279%) Cave Hill
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250/1(-279%)
(2) Cave Hill 250/1, Not disgraced on Kelso bumper debut but no show both subsequent starts and looks up against it now switched to hurdles. Failed to threaten in bumpers and is hard to fancy on first hurdle start.
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|PU| (11) (300/1 -100%) Born To Sparkle
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(11) Born To Sparkle 300/1, Looked a hard ride when well held in a Newcastle bumper on debut last December and pulled up on hurdles bow there on return 18 days ago. Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle.
LTO Selection:
ESPRIT DU POTIER may have been slightly disappointing when going down as a short-priced favourite on his hurdles bow at Kelso, but Lucinda Russell's charge is entitle to come on for that experience and he can gain compensation on this occasion. Doyen Du Bar shaped with plenty of promise on his own debut over obstacles at the same track and he must enter calculations, along with Irish raider Brucio, who placed in what looked a strong maiden hurdle at Down Royal last month.
ESPRIT DU POTIER quickly made up into a pretty useful bumper performer last season and he shaped well when finding just one too good on his reappearance at Kelso. The 4-y-o is open to improvement and will take plenty of stopping here. Doyen du Bar is second choice ahead of Brucio and hurdles-debutant President Scottie.
Two-time course bumper winner ESPRIT DU POTIER was runner-up on his hurdle debut at Kelso and is taken to go one better today.
12:50 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(6) Jeune Belle 8/13, Returned to win a Huntingdon bumper in October and very useful effort when second of 15 in a listed bumper at Cheltenham since. Starts out over hurdles in a very winnable contest. Kept finding when winning Huntingdon bumper; better form at Cheltenham after; hurdle debut.
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2nd (12) (22/1 -120%) Villainess
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22/1(-120%)
(12) Villainess 22/1, Promise on the first of 2 bumper starts for Jamie Snowden last winter. Worth a look in the betting now hurdling for new yard. Encouraging bumper debut but well held on AW in January; hurdle debut; new yard.
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3rd (3) (200/1 -300%) Blue Moon Serenade
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200/1(-300%)
(3) Blue Moon Serenade 200/1, 28/1, seventh of 10 in bumper at Chepstow (soft) on debut 8 months ago. Tongue tie added now hurdling on return. Closing stages all too much for her on bumper debut; plenty to prove now hurdling.
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4th (5) (150/1 -200%) Jackeline
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(5) Jackeline 150/1, Well beaten in 2 bumper earlier in the year so doesn't strike as an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles. Out of half-sister to Punjabi; easy to back and no real show in bumpers this year.
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5th (4) (8/1 -14%) Golden Millie
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8/1(-14%)
(4) Golden Millie 8/1, Caused an upset in a Ffos Las bumper last November. Her limitations were exposed in that sphere later in the season but she should still be up to making her presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Major upset when bumper winner last November; promising Sandown run since; hurdle debut.
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6th (13) (7/1 -40%) Royal Athena
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7/1(-40%)
(13) Royal Athena 7/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat for Tom Ward. Stepped up on hurdle debut when landing a 4-runner juvenile at Fakenham in a first-time hood (retained) last month. That form is nothing special but she's still respected as a last-time-out winner. 1m4f AW winner in June; taken well to hurdles; needs more than Fakenham win.
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7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Tique
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33/1(+0%)
(11) Tique 33/1, Bumper winner at the fourth attempt at Bangor in May but has managed barely modest form in her 4 hurdles, tending to make mistakes. Bumper winner; has struggled over hurdles; already has lowly handicap mark; unlikely.
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8th (7) (20/1 +39%) Kosasiempre
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20/1(+39%)
(7) Kosasiempre 20/1, Stepped up on hurdle debut when beaten just over 15 lengths into fourth at Uttoxeter 15 days ago. May do better again. Hint of ability on second hurdle start; may come into her own when handicapping.
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9th (1) (22/1 +56%) Ann D'arabie
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22/1(+56%)
(1) Ann D'arabie 22/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser So Scottish and winning hurdler/chaser in France up to 21f Salsa d'Arabie. Beaten a fair way starting out in a Ludlow novice in October and she's probably more one for the longer term. 50-1, finished remote sixth of nine finishers on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m5f).
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|U| (8) (250/1 -67%) Madam May
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250/1(-67%)
(8) Madam May 250/1, Well held in 3 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. First-time hood needs to transform her. Modest form in bumpers and dropped right out on hurdle debut in May; all to prove.
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10th (9) (5/1 -11%) Madam Ryder
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5/1(-11%)
(9) Madam Ryder 5/1, Little better than modest form when reaching the frame in 2 bumpers in the first half of the year but she retains potential now hurdling for a top stable. Promise in bumpers and ran into a useful prospect in June; should progress now hurdling.
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11th (2) (50/1 -317%) Bleue Verte
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50/1(-317%)
(2) Bleue Verte 50/1, Showed ability when fifth on sole outing in France but weakened quickly when a remote fifth on Warwick British debut in May. Can only watch after that. Well held over hurdles in France and Britain; may now be best left until handicapping.
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12th (10) (200/1 -33%) Pip Away
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200/1(-33%)
(10) Pip Away 200/1, Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle 8 months apart. Unable to keep up the gallop in a bumper and on hurdle debut in November (125-1).
LTO Selection:
This can go the way of JEUNE BELLE, who finished in the first four twice in Listed bumpers last season and could be a smart novice hurdler for the Lucy Wadham stable. The five-year-old should have conditions to have suit and she is narrowly preferred to Royal Athena, who has a 7lb penalty to overcome for her victory at Fakenham last month. Bleue Verte and Madam Ryder are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Plenty of runners but it doesn't look a race with much depth to it and useful bumper performer JEUNE BELLE should take a bit of stopping if taking to her new discipline. Fellow bumper scorer Golden Millie is second choice ahead of James Owen's Fakenham winner Royal Athena.
Two promising bumper types in Golden Millie and JEUNE BELLE are both likely to make hurdlers and can dominate the finish.
13:05 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(7) Readysteadybeau 2/1, Overcame mistakes to get off at the fourth attempt over fences here (21.5f, soft) in February and bounced back from a fall to run out a dominant winner at Perth in April. Unseated rider at Wetherby last time but should be involved granted a clear round. Two wins last season and could have more to offer if minimising the blunders.
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2nd (2) (7/1 -17%) Marown
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7/1(-17%)
(2) Marown 7/1, Runner-up on his reappearance here last season and best effort since when filling the same position at Carlisle in March. However, lacklustre display when last seen at Kelso (23.4f, good) the following month and he's probably worth taking on. His form was up and down last season but he went very close in March; one to consider.
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3rd (6) (9/2 +36%) Destiny Is All
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(6) Destiny Is All 9/2, Consistent performer who scored twice here during 2021/22 campaign and since struck twice at Kelso, including on return in October. Jumping went to pot at Cheltenham next time but each-way shout if he gets into a good rhythm here. Well beaten at Cheltenham last time but made mistakes, and he won two starts ago.
4
8
4th (8) (9/1 +18%) Eagle Terrace
9
9/1(+18%)
(8) Eagle Terrace 9/1, Opened chase account at Cartmel in July and, though below par next 2 starts, his latest fourth of 19 in a Down Royal handicap hurdle was a solid effort. Could have a part to play if able too back that up now returned to fences Good 4th of 19 over hurdles at Down Royal last time; could be in the mix back over fences.
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5
5th (5) (18/1 -200%) Telhimlisten
18
18/1(-200%)
(5) Telhimlisten 18/1, Progressed well from a low base over hurdles during the spring, winning 4 times, and easy winner of a 3-runner affair on first completed chase start at Plumpton in April. Excuses on yard debut but turned in a lacklustre display reverted to hurdles back from a break in October. Prolific in the spring but pulled up last time and there are doubts about his stamina.
4
4
|U| (4) (2/1 +15%) Ned Tanner
2
2/1(+15%)
(4) Ned Tanner 2/1, Dual hurdles winner who scored twice over fences at Kelso last season. Unlucky not to add another win to his CV at that course last month (suffered interference at a crucial stage of the race) and he's high on the shortlist. Kept on for second over 2m5f at Kelso last month and he's on the shortlist.
1
1
|PU| (1) (33/1 -65%) Chameron
33
33/1(-65%)
(1) Chameron 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who won 5-runner handicap chase at Hexham (2½m, heavy) in March. Made mistakes when below-par second at Tipperary the following month, though, and will need to raise his game on debut for new yard. Won on penultimate start for Patrick Griffin and capable of a bold show on stable debut.
LTO Selection:
READYSTEADYBEAU still appeared to be travelling within himself when unseating his rider at the ninth fence at Wetherby last month. Lucinda Russell's charge could have learnt from that and is taken to put that mishap behind him by landing a first success of the season in this contest. Ned Tanner only just came up short when second over an extended 2m5f at Kelso last month and he should appreciate this step back up in trip, with Marown likely to be in the mix too.
NED TANNER looked an unlucky loser at Kelso where he was slighly hampered and the 7-y-o is taken to gain compensation here. He may have most to fear from Eagle Terrace, who put in a good shift over hurdles at Down Royal last month and remains on a workable mark. Destiny Is All should also have a part to play, provided he's on-song.
Jumping can be an issue for READYSTEADYBEAU but this second-season chaser appeals as a type who has more to offer over staying trips.
(1) Foxey 9/2, Flat-bred gelding who got off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot (18.5f). Good second of 7 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) on debut over fences 42 days ago. Merits serious consideration. Career-best second on belated chase debut; unexposed and may be up to the task..
2
9
2nd (9) (25/1 +24%) Clondaw Robin
25
25/1(+24%)
(9) Clondaw Robin 25/1, It's now twenty runs since his last win in 2019. Off 6 months before fading fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 20 days ago. No forlorn hope back chasing. 2m1f hurdle winner (soft); 0-19 over fences but best efforts were over this C&D.
3
3
3rd (3) (9/2 +36%) Erigmoor
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(3) Erigmoor 9/2, Displayed a fair level of ability over hurdles last season, but has made a discouraging start to life over fences in a pair of Huntingdon handicaps. Hard to warm to. Drops back again in trip after being beaten a distance at Huntingdon latest; more needed..
4
2
4th (2) (11/4 +66%) Hatos
2.75
11/4(+66%)
(2) Hatos 11/4, Made a winning start over hurdles here in January 2022 but has been rather underwhelming since, including on reappearance when seventh at Chepstow. Goes chasing with something to prove. Slipped to a workable mark for this return to fences but plenty to prove..
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7
5th (7) (6/1 +14%) Robins Field
6
6/1(+14%)
(7) Robins Field 6/1, Runner-up twice in the spring but he came in a below-par fifth over C&D 11 days ago. Handily weighted if back on his A-game. Each-way player if in spring form; needs to bounce back after two below-par efforts..
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8
6th (8) (11/1 -83%) Millies Mite
11
11/1(-83%)
(8) Millies Mite 11/1, Long-standing maiden who wasn't disgraced when third in handicap at Fakenham (2m) 20 days ago. Others appeal more for win purposes. 8l third at Fakenham latest; acts on soft and has an each-way chance after a 3lb drop..
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6
7th (6) (14/1 +44%) Executive Pool
14
14/1(+44%)
(6) Executive Pool 14/1, Fair Flat winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m Hereford handicap in April. Cheekpieces tried when pulled up at Lingfield last time so has a bit to prove now sent over fences. 2m hurdle winner; in good hands but has a few questions to answer on his chasing debut..
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5
8th (5) (9/1 -100%) Wonderweasle
9
9/1(-100%)
(5) Wonderweasle 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in a well-held fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft) on debut over fences 33 days ago. Remains open to improvement. Didn't improve for switch to chasing but not ruled out if better for that experience..
4
4
|PU| (4) (17/2 -42%) Tommy Dillion
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(4) Tommy Dillion 17/2, Got off the mark in hurdle at Lingfield in December but hung badly left when collared run-in when third at Plumpton in April Returns for his cahsing bow and can't be dismissed. 1lb higher than when placed over hurdles latest; may improve for this switch to chasing..
LTO Selection:
This can go the way of FOXEY, who ran a race full of promise on his chase debut at Huntingdon in October when staying on for second. A winner over hurdles on his penultimate start at Newton Abbot, the eight-year-old should be suited by dropping back in distance and he gets the vote ahead of the returning Tommy Dillion and Millies Mite, who ran with credit at Fakenham last time out.
FOXEY made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Huntingdon and can build on it to go one better in a race where several arrive with question marks against them. Robins Field could emerge as the chief threat at these weights if shrugging off a lesser effort over C&D, with Millies Mite and Clondaw Robin appealing as the pick for minor honours.
Although FOXEY's latest effort hinted he may appreciate further, he might still prove good enough to win this dropping back in trip.
(5) Better Getalong 33/1, Followed Carlisle success in February 2022 with a string of creditable efforts in defeat, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft, 11/1) when last seen 7 months ago. May need this and has had plenty of chances off this sort of mark. 12yo who needs to find extra, but edging down the weights and has won here three times.
2
3
2nd (3) (3/1 +70%) Ballycoose
3
3/1(+70%)
(3) Ballycoose 3/1, Course winner in December 2021 and shaped as if retaining all ability after 19 months off when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) just over 3 weeks ago. Sound each-way claims with that under his belt. Won maiden hurdle here and returned from absence with promising fourth at Navan; contender.
3
10
3rd (10) (10/1 +0%) Aurora Thunder
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Aurora Thunder 10/1, Didn't quite look the force of old when going without a win last season, but after 4 months off she shaped with some encouragement when third at Perth (20.2f, heavy) in September. Down another 2 lb and she merits respect. 9yo whose form has gone wrong way but she's dropped to a dangerous mark and likes it here.
4
1
4th (1) (3/1 +54%) Rafferty's Return
3
3/1(+54%)
(1) Rafferty's Return 3/1, 3-time hurdle winner (at up to 21f) who showed benefit of reappearance run when 7 lengths third of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (19.7f) just over 3 weeks ago. Fallen 1 lb below last winning mark ahead of this and not discounted. Fair third at Wetherby last month and could have a part to play.
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6
5th (6) (16/1 -129%) Guernesey
16
16/1(-129%)
(6) Guernesey 16/1, Generally consistent when trained by Philip Hobbs but disappointing in three outings for Joe Tizzard earlier this year. However, showed he retains plenty of ability on his first outing for this yard after 7 months off when second at Kelso (25.8f) recently and could build on that. Went close on recent stable/seasonal debut at Kelso; player if this doesn't come too soon.
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8
6th (8) (12/1 +25%) Mack The Man
12
12/1(+25%)
(8) Mack The Man 12/1, Four-time winner over hurdles who stopped the slide to some extent when a well-beaten third at Taunton (16.5f, heavy) 9 months ago. Returns for a new yard (17,500 gns) having dropped to a very tempting mark so he's one to look out for. Regressive profile but on dangerous mark; perhaps a change of scenery will have refreshed.
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12
7th (12) (33/1 -230%) Milvale
33
33/1(-230%)
(12) Milvale 33/1, Only win to date came on handicap debut at Kelso (23f) almost 4 years ago. Marked dropped 7 lb since last seen 22 months ago but best watched given the absence. Returns from a very long absence but has been given a chance by the handicapper.
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7
8th (7) (11/4 +0%) Dunnet Head
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(7) Dunnet Head 11/4, Made a winning debut in a bumper at this track in October 2022 and came back from a breathing operation and a 9-month absence to justify favouritism on his handicap debut at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Capable of better still upped in trip. Won on handicap debut at Carlisle and open to further improvement now up in trip.
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9
9th (9) (22/1 -300%) Pavlik
22
22/1(-300%)
(9) Pavlik 22/1, Stepped up on previous efforts and overcame a pace bias when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 13 months ago. Not seen since but has the potential for better. Absent since handicap debut win last November but he could still be on a good mark.
4
4
|PU| (4) (10/1 +29%) Grand Voyage
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Grand Voyage 10/1, Has been increasingly let down by his jumping over the larger obstacles. Easier underfoot conditions likely to help, so he's not discounted from this sort of mark back over hurdles. On a competitive mark on last season's chase form but below par over fences the last twice.
11
11
|PU| (11) (33/1 -371%) Whelans Bridge
33
33/1(-371%)
(11) Whelans Bridge 33/1, Showed ability in points and modest form over hurdles in 2022. Has a lengthy absence to overcome ahead of handicap debut but worthy of a market check with Hughes booked. Makes handicap debut after absence but with Brian Hughes booked; interesting.
LTO Selection:
DUNNET HEAD could be a smart type for the Iain Jardine stable, having returned from wind surgery and a 272-day break to score off 4lb lower at Carlisle last month. The step up in trip on this occasion can bring about further improvement and he gets the vote ahead of recent Kelso runner-up Guernesey and Ballycoose, who wasn't disgraced at Navan last month. Aurora Thunder and Kelso winner Pavlik can have a say in proceedings as well.
DUNNET HEAD left the impression the best of him is still yet to come when making a winning return/handicap debut at Carlisle just over 5 weeks, so Iain Jardine's 5-y-o looks the way to go at the expense of Mack The Man, who makes his first start for a new yard returning from 9 months off having tumbled in the weights. Rafferty's Return and Grand Voyage are another couple worthy of a mention.
The unexposed 5yo DUNNET HEAD looks to have a bright future and can make it 2-2 in handicaps now upped in trip.
(2) Tintintin 11/2, Placed all 3 starts following Ffos Las debut success last term, including when narrowly beaten by the re-opposing Eagle of The Glen at Hexham (16.2f, soft) in April. Should be all the better for his Cheltenham reappearance spin and no surprise at all if he's in the mix. Promising juvenile; ran well for a long way in a higher grade at Cheltenham recently.
2
4
2nd (4) (10/3 +52%) Artistic Endeavour
3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(4) Artistic Endeavour 10/3, Plenty of promise when suffering narrow defeats in a Plumpton maiden in May and on his reappearance at Chepstow. Far from disgraced when fifth of 17 on handicap bow at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) last month and should make his presence felt in this lesser contest. Fair 5th on handicap debut at Cheltenham last time; this sharper track may not be ideal.
3
6
3rd (6) (9/2 +25%) Nordic Tiger
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(6) Nordic Tiger 9/2, French import who hasn't shaped badly in a Uttoxeter maiden and Warwick novice (both at around 2m) since joining present yard. Tongue strap refitted here, which he wore on his sole start in France, and may well improve now pitched into a handicap. Showed promise in both hurdle runs for new yard; can improve now handicapping.
4
1
4th (1) (11/4 +31%) Celtic Ned
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(1) Celtic Ned 11/4, Stepped up on what he showed on first 2 starts in novice hurdles when a clear second to a potentially useful recruit over C&D (good to soft) recently. Open to improvement now handicapping and he's one to consider. Looked promising when chasing home 95-rated Flat performer over C&D; handicap debut.
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8
5th (8) (11/1 -120%) Clongowes
11
11/1(-120%)
(8) Clongowes 11/1, Flat winner who was set to open his hurdles account at the sixteenth attempt in a handicap at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) in May, only to fall at the final flight. Up against some unexposed types here but respected on debut for new yard all the same. Looked likely to get off the mark until fell at the last in May; more needed for new yard.
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3
6th (3) (11/1 -144%) Chandlers Bay
11
11/1(-144%)
(3) Chandlers Bay 11/1, Has made the podium on both completed starts over hurdles, finishing well when third of 12 in a Plumpton maiden (2m, good to soft) on latest start in February. Capable of better again now handicapping. Promising 3rd on final qualifying run in February; interesting handicap newcomer.
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7
7th (7) (10/1 -54%) Birdman Bob
10
10/1(-54%)
(7) Birdman Bob 10/1, Found some improvement when opening his account on return in a Plumpton novices' handicap (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. However, further progress will be needed if he's to defy a 6 lb rise in this stronger race. Had to tough it out to win at Plumpton; has more to do off 6lb higher in this company.
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5
8th (5) (28/1 -180%) Eagle Of The Glen
28
28/1(-180%)
(5) Eagle Of The Glen 28/1, Improved when landing a Hexham junior novice on final start of last season and picked up where he left off with a winning reappearance at Huntingdon (15.8f, good). However, subsequent handicap debut left much to be desired and he's opposable on the back of that. Little between him and Tintintin on April form; weak finisher on handicap debut last month.
LTO Selection:
BIRDMAN BOB opened his account on his reappearance at Plumpton last month and the six-year-old won with enough in hand that day to suggest that he could overcome a 6lb rise in the ratings here. Clongowes looked set to shed his maiden tag in this sphere before falling at the last at Newton Abbot in May and the son of New Approach warrants respect on his stable debut. Chandlers Bay and Celtic Ned are also worth a second look.
Handicap-debutants CHANDLERS BAY and Celtic Ned are both appealing, with marginal preference for Alan King's charge who went close in a decent Plumpton maiden on his final start of last season and he is armed with potential. Celtic Ned was beaten only by a highly promising stablemate of Chandlers Bay over C&D 11 days ago and should pick up a race soon enough. Artistic Endeavour and Tintintin both contested a big-field Cheltenham handicap last month and they merit respect, along with Clongowes.
An open race with some interesting prospects, not least CHANDLERS BAY (nap) who is likely to fare better now switched to handicaps.
(4) Gris Gris Top 9/1, Fair form when placed in maiden hurdle for Michael Scudamore in 2021 but off for a year prior to falling on his Musselburgh chase debut in January and absent a further 11 months ahead of this first outing for Donald McCain. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Ex-pointer; fair form over hurdles but no easy task on stable debut after 342-day absence..
1
1
1st (1) (11/1 -267%) Inox Allen
11
11/1(-267%)
(1) Inox Allen 11/1, £40,00 buy after winning an Irish point. Followed up in a heavy-ground Hexham maiden hurdle for new connections last month. That was a very weak race and plenty more will be needed under a penalty but he is open to improvement. £40,000 buy after Irish point win; won over 2m4f on hurdles debut; obvious contender.
2
2
2nd (2) (2/1 +40%) Annaghbeg
2
2/1(+40%)
(2) Annaghbeg 2/1, Multiple point winner who ran to a fair level when third of 15 in a 22.5f Down Royal maiden hurdle on his Rules debut. Repeat of that form should see him go close at the least here. Won three Irish points; third in a good maiden on hurdles debut; leading contender.
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5
3rd (5) (7/2 +0%) Milcree
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(5) Milcree 7/2, €25,000 Milan gelding. Brother to fair chaser Camp Belan. Dam (c97/h82) 2¾m chase winner. Won sole start in point bumpers with ease in April and is an interesting recruit to Rules. Staying-bred winner of a point bumper in April; interesting on rules/stable debut.
4
9
4th (9) (9/2 +50%) Dangan Cloud
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(9) Dangan Cloud 9/2, Made the frame both outings points and has similarly reached the placings both starts under Rules, making the podium in a maiden and a mares novice at Hexham. Should figure but will need to pull out a bit more to land a first win here. Second in an Irish point in April; two fair runs over hurdles but this looks harder.
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3
5th (3) (9/4 +10%) Caher Roes Den
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(3) Caher Roes Den 9/4, Bought for £110,000 after winning an Irish point in April. Market confidence would look significant. 110,000 euros buy after Irish point win (form sound); interesting on hurdles debut.
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12
6th (12) (150/1 -50%) Spring Wind
150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Spring Wind 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland but down the field in 2 novice hurdles for new yard last month. Staying maiden on the Flat; well beaten over hurdles and would be a surprise winner.
8
8
|PU| (8) (125/1 -279%) Toombridge
125
125/1(-279%)
(8) Toombridge 125/1, Finished runner-up on his completed start in Irish points but little short-term promise so far over hurdles, pulling up on Hexham handicap debut and reappearance 19 days ago. Some promise in a point and over hurdles but facing a stiff task here.
11
11
|PU| (11) (200/1 -203%) Smart Lady
200
200/1(-203%)
(11) Smart Lady 200/1, 40/1, 37¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Inox Allen in novice hurdle at Hexham on debut 19 days ago. A first-time tongue tie needs to transform her. £10,000 buy in May 2022; well beaten on hurdles debut; others stronger.
LTO Selection:
INOX ALLEN scored comfortably on his sole point-to-point outing and eclipsed that effort when he made all in a maiden hurdle at Hexham last month. A performance stacked full of promise, he is hard to ignore despite the 7lb penalty here. Irish raider Annaghbeg also caught the eye on his hurdles debut when third in a similar race at Down Royal, while Dangan Cloud is another of high interest on the back of two placed efforts over timber at Hexham.
The suggestion is expensive Irish point recruit CAHER ROES DEN, with confidence in his chance increased if the betting vibes are strong. Milcree was the easy winner of a British point bumper in the spring and is another interesting newcomer to the jumping ranks. Stuart Crawford's Down Royal third Annaghbeg looks best of those with hurdle experience.
The vote goes to CAHER ROES DEN, whose Irish point form worked out so well. Another winning pointer, Annaghbeg, is next best.
(4) Desque De L'Isle 5/1, Dual scorer at Ludlow last season. Below par since and ran no better than on his return despite returning to that venue when tailed off 2 weeks ago. Has slipped back to an attractive mark having his first go in a veterans' event. Below best in both runs this season; rarely runs beyond 2m and having first run at 2m4f.
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2nd (7) (10/1 +70%) Mister Murchan
10
10/1(+70%)
(7) Mister Murchan 10/1, Mostly out of sorts last term though ought to have won off reduced mark at Fontwell final start (idled and collared last 50 yds). Offered little after 7 months off so tough to support with much confidence. Losing run goes back to January 2021 (2m4f, heavy) but current mark is workable.
3
1
3rd (1) (13/8 +51%) Moonlighter
1.625
13/8(+51%)
(1) Moonlighter 13/8, Back to winning ways over at Chepstow in January but hasn't got home on all 3 starts since, folding again on return from 7 months off despite a more fluent round of jumping than usual there just under 6 weeks ago. This is his first taste of veterans' company, so not ruled out. 2m3f winner off this mark in January; capable of having a say with K Lenihan claiming 8lb.
4
2
4th (2) (15/2 -7%) Saint Xavier
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(2) Saint Xavier 15/2, In good form in veterans' company this season, scoring over 25f at Haydock last November before a solid fifth of 18 at Sandown in January. Below par since and will need to leave his reappearance effort at Auteuil (21.9f, heavy) well behind. Blinkers back on. Won a better veterans' race than this in November 2022; lost way since; down in class.
9
9
|U| (9) (14/1 +58%) Mr Palmtree
14
14/1(+58%)
(9) Mr Palmtree 14/1, Dual chase winner in 2020/21 before missing the following season. Campaigned over hurdles this year, showing he retains his ability when scoring at Warwick (3m2f) in March, though not in the same form on all 3 subsequent starts (latest after 7 months off). Now back chasing. Stout stayer who won 3m2f hurdle in March; trip worry on return to fences.
3
3
|PU| (3) (7/2 +50%) Mr Muldoon
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(3) Mr Muldoon 7/2, Solid third in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.5f, soft) on reappearance but failed to build on that at Ffos Las (23.9f, heavy) last month. Back over fences from a much-reduced mark so not ruled out back over the larger obstacles dropped in trip. Both chase wins came in 2020-21 season; form fluctuates now; first chase run since March.
8
8
|PU| (8) (10/1 -67%) Ramore Will
10
10/1(-67%)
(8) Ramore Will 10/1, Course scorer who ended last term with a win in 6-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good) 8 months ago. Finished well held after 8 months off at this track (23.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago but that will have blown away a few cobwebs. Headgear back on. Won 2-4 starts here; just above latest winning mark in April; can come on for reappearance.
LTO Selection:
FAIRWAY FREDDY's stamina appeared stretched by the extended 2m7f trip when weakening into third at Huntingdon last month and compensation could await on this return to 2m4f. Moonlighter is entitled to build on his fifth-placed seasonal bow at Chepstow in October, with Kai Lenihan claiming a useful 8lb, and Kim Bailey's charge is one to consider on this drop into class 4 company. Mr Muldoon could also get involved if on a going day.
RAMORE WILL enjoyed a productive 2022/23 campaign, and with his reappearance effort sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Chris Gordon's 12-y-o can regain the winning thread with headgear reapplied at the expense of Fairway Freddy, who should relish this drop back to 2½m. Moonlighter and Desque de L'Isle can fight out third spot.
Moonlighter is primed for a good run but RAMORE WILL has a good course record and a convincing recent win record.
(1) Aubis Walk 5/2, Got off the mark in 2m 4f novice hurdle at Sedgefield in February but pulled up on handicap debut at Newbury following month. Worth another chance now chasing on return (Irish point winner). Winning Irish pointer/novice hurdler who is worth considering on her chase debut.
2
10
2nd (10) (5/2 +75%) Euchan Falls
2.5
5/2(+75%)
(10) Euchan Falls 5/2, Dual winner at 20f over hurdles who made an encouraging start over fences when fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Has the scope to do better over fences and he's a player from just out of the weights. Won two handicap hurdles last term; sound chase debut at Musselburgh and one with a chance.
3
2
3rd (2) (11/4 +31%) High Moon
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(2) High Moon 11/4, Fairly useful hurdles winner who was in good form over fences towards the end of last season, scoring in determined fashion at Newcastle. Failed to come on for recent return when sixth of 7 in handicap chase (11/1) at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 30 days ago, so has bit to prove now. Heavy-ground winner at Newcastle last season; out of form this term; bit to prove now.
4
5
4th (5) (12/1 -243%) Les's Legacy
12
12/1(-243%)
(5) Les's Legacy 12/1, Three-time hurdle winner last season. Posted a pair of good runner-up efforts in 2m Hexham handicap hurdles at the start of the summer but could only manage a well-held fifth of 6 on his recent chase debut there. Others preferred. Won three handicaps over hurdles; fair run on chase debut at Hexham; should improve.
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9
5th (9) (6/1 -20%) Ardera Cross
6
6/1(-20%)
(9) Ardera Cross 6/1, In good form in the summer prior to being pulled up at Cartmel and Perth. Shaped as if not fully wound up when ninth behind Everyday Champagne over C&D last month and this veteran would be folly to ignore from 3 lb below his last winning mark (has 8 course wins to his name). Eight-time course winner who hasn't been at his best recently but could well bounce back.
4
4
|PU| (4) (14/1 -40%) Hermann Clermont
14
14/1(-40%)
(4) Hermann Clermont 14/1, Won twice over fences at Perth for Gordon Elliott last summer. Travelled like the best horse at the weights but finished tired when third of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, soft) 30 days ago. Not discounted nevertheless. Dual chase winner for Gordon Elliott on good in 2022; mixed form since; others stronger.
LTO Selection:
There was a lot to like about EUCHAN FALLS' first outing over fences when only beaten three lengths into fourth over a similar trip at Musselburgh last month, which suggests he will be a better chaser than hurdler and his previous course-winning form will stand him in good stead today. Eight-time course winner Ardera Cross is now 3lb below his last winning mark and a bold showing could be on the cards. The veteran would dangerous if gaining an easy lead, while chase debutant Aubis Walk could excel in this sphere and looks a big player.
EUCHAN FALLS appeals as one who should prove a better chaser than hurdler and he can step forward from his promising start over fences, whilst point-winner Aubis Walk rates an interesting newcomer to this sphere for Nicky Richards.
Following a sound run on his chase debut EUCHAN FALLS is taken to get off the mark on his second run over fences.
(2) Joker De Mai 3/1, Useful chaser in France, winning final 2 starts on that side of the Channel during the spring. Positives to glean from effort in a novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on debut for new yard last month and needs a close look back up in trip for this handicap debut. Two chase wins (2m2f) in France and he looks interesting back up in trip on handicap debut.
2
6
2nd (6) (13/2 +46%) Awaythelad
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(6) Awaythelad 13/2, Showed fair form in a trio of starts in bumpers and again over hurdles last term, placed 3 times in maiden/novice company. However, he was put in his place on handicap debut/return at Ascot and others make more appeal. 0-8 and he weakened on handicap debut at Ascot last month; others are more persuasive.
3
5
3rd (5) (7/2 +53%) Kansas Du Berlais
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(5) Kansas Du Berlais 7/2, Back-to-back winner at Fontwell during the spring and entitled to come on for reappearance fourth in a Sandown handicap (19.8f, soft) last month. 2 lb lower now and he's not discounted. Well held in both handicaps and needs to resume his progress.
4
4
4th (4) (8/1 -78%) I'd Like To Know
8
8/1(-78%)
(4) I'd Like To Know 8/1, Worcester maiden winner on Rules debut last October and, having found Grade 2 company too much at Sandown next time, he took a step back in the right direction when going close at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) in January. May have more to offer now handicapping. Unexposed 6yo who ended last season with a near-miss; needs close look on handicap debut.
5th
1
5th (1) (28/1 -100%) Zacony Rebel
28
28/1(-100%)
(1) Zacony Rebel 28/1, Dual winner in this sphere as a novice and made a winning chase debut at Fontwell last October. Disappointing since, though, and hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces/return to this sphere sparking a return to form. Has lost his way and has questions to answer back over hurdles; headgear added.
6th
11
6th (11) (25/1 +0%) Naturally High
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Naturally High 25/1, Offered little in 3 starts last season following a lengthy absence. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Kansas du Berlais. Ended 2021 on a high but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them.
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7
7th (7) (14/1 -180%) Colonial Empire
14
14/1(-180%)
(7) Colonial Empire 14/1, Progressive last season, winning 3 times, and stepped up on his low-key reappearance when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft). Mark unchanged and should make his presence felt. Triple hurdle winner who rallied well for for third at Musselburgh last month; respected.
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10
8th (10) (8/1 -167%) Rocco Royale
8
8/1(-167%)
(10) Rocco Royale 8/1, Progressive sort who confirmed the encouragement of his previous run when landing a 6-runner novice at Fontwell (19.2f, good to soft) on latest start in April. That form looks decent (runner-up has won twice since) and he's open to improvement now handicapping. Ended last season with a cosy win and is open to more progress on this handicap debut.
9
9
|PU| (9) (9/2 +55%) Brook Bay
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(9) Brook Bay 9/2, Expensive purchase from points who showed plenty in pair of maiden/novice hurdles prior to a lesser display on handicap debut at Cheltenham in November. Well worth another chance in view of initial promise. Yard also saddles Rocco Royale. Still unexposed and this is a drop back in grade but he needs improvement.
8
8
|PU| (8) (18/1 -80%) Hallwood
18
18/1(-80%)
(8) Hallwood 18/1, Different proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle in February. No surprise that he struggled in an Aintree Grade 1 on final start of last season and this is a far more realistic assignment. Hood applied. Unexposed 6yo who won at Carlisle last season and needs a close look on his return.
3
3
|PU| (3) (200/1 -203%) Diablo De Rouhet
200
200/1(-203%)
(3) Diablo De Rouhet 200/1, Developed into a useful chaser in 2019 but, following a lengthy absence, he struggled in 5 runs last year and offered very little on debut for yard at Warwick (21f, good) in October. Pulled up in three of his last four starts and has plenty to prove.
LTO Selection:
Joker De Mai won over fences during his time in France and was far from disgraced when fourth in a decent novice hurdle on his British/stable debut last month. With possibly more to offer, he rates as a big player here. However, KANSAS DU BERLAIS is also open to progression and, with the form of his fourth-placed finish last time being boosted by the winner going in again at Sandown on Saturday, the signs are positive for another big run. Colonial Empire and Rocco Royale complete the shortlist.
Several to consider in this competitive handicap and ROCCO ROYALE could be the answer. He progressed during his novice campaign, cosily seeing off a dual subsequent winner when last seen during the spring, and he can be expected to kick on again now venturing down the handicap route. Colonial Empire is next on the list on the back of a creditable effort at Musselburgh, while French-import Joker de Mai, the selection's stablemate Brook Bay and unexposed Hallwood are others to consider.
An interesting race in which ROCCO ROYALE gets the vote ahead of another handicap newcomer in Joker De Mai.
(6) Gamigin 11/2, Remains a maiden after 17 runs and only ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft) 45 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. More is needed from this Irish challenger. Irish raider; 0-17 over hurdles; fair third over 2m7f in June, but poor run since.
2
4
2nd (4) (12/1 -50%) Follow Charlie
12
12/1(-50%)
(4) Follow Charlie 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted an excellent fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Much respected on his handicap debut. Ex-Irish; fair fourth at 150-1 in Hexham novice last time and now makes his handicap debut.
3
1
3rd (1) (11/8 +72%) Duyfken
1.375
11/8(+72%)
(1) Duyfken 11/8, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and resumed with a good third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) 44 days ago, clear of rest. That form is working out well so he has to be taken seriously off the same mark. Perth winner in April who was a good third at Kelso on reappearance (form sound); chance.
4
9
4th (9) (22/1 -175%) Celestial Fashion
22
22/1(-175%)
(9) Celestial Fashion 22/1, Modest maiden hurdler who fared better than for a while when fourth of 5 in handicap at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 19 days ago, despite doing too much too soon. Needs to back it up now from 6 lb "wrong" in the weights. Second from 5lb out of the handicap at Carlisle in March but not so good since; 6lb wrong.
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5
5th (5) (5/1 +50%) Joker Du Chenet
5
5/1(+50%)
(5) Joker Du Chenet 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who came in a below-form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Modest form so far including on handicap debut (2m5f); tongue-tie tried; others stronger.
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2
6th (2) (4/1 -340%) Serious Ego
4
4/1(-340%)
(2) Serious Ego 4/1, Arrives in top form and on a hat-trick after recent back-to-back 2m wins at Hexham. Up 7 lb but he's still not taken lightly in his current mood. In fine form having won last 2 races, both on testing going at Hexham; could go well again.
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8
7th (8) (11/1 +56%) We Still Believe
11
11/1(+56%)
(8) We Still Believe 11/1, Is yet to fire this season over hurdles, coming in a well-held fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Five-time Flat winner; looked promising over hurdles in 2021; not done so well this year.
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7
8th (7) (50/1 -52%) Lifetime Adventure
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Lifetime Adventure 50/1, Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at this C&D (200/1) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut but others look better treated at these weights. Modest efforts in bumpers and over hurdles; may improve now handicapping but best watched.
LTO Selection:
Serious Ego is bound to be popular, having won his last two starts quite comfortably at Hexham, but a further 7lb rise will make life more difficult. Preference is for DUYFKEN, who ran well on his return at Kelso and was a good winner off 4lb lower at Perth in April. Conditions look very much in his favour and he can master the likes of Celestial Fashion and Joker Du Chenet as well.
DUYFKEN made a most encouraging return when thrid at Kelso and with that form having been franked he looks the way to go off an unchanged mark. Hat-trick seeking Serious Ego rates the obvious threat despite being hiked up 7 lb in the weights, with handicap-debutant Follow Charlie also in the picture.
The progressive DUYFKEN (nap), third in a decent Kelso handicap on his reappearance, is taken to beat the in-form Serious Ego.
(8) Haston Clermont 4/1, Only modest form in 3 hurdles outings last season and shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 11 (10/3) at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) on chase/handicap bow. Possible this mark will now prove workable. 6yo who is unexposed over fences but he needs improvement at this new trip.
2
5
2nd (5) (16/1 -14%) Stellar Stream
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Stellar Stream 16/1, Off the mark in points at fourth attempt and had no problems getting off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in a weak maiden at Hereford in February. Offered something to work on when third of 15 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago and it's possible he'll do better. Well held in both handicaps including on his chase debut last month; bit to prove.
3
13
3rd (13) (150/1 -275%) Galway Mahler
150
150/1(-275%)
(13) Galway Mahler 150/1, Pulled up on 4 of his last 5 outings and there's no reason to think he'll fare much better with cheekpieces added for the first time. Pulled up in all three handicaps and can only be watched on return; 3lb out of weights.
4
7
4th (7) (9/2 -50%) Felton Bellevue
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(7) Felton Bellevue 9/2, Stepped up on his seasonal return when third of 15 in handicap chase (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago. Had a couple of today's rivals behind there and he's considered again from 2 lb higher mark. Back to form with close second off a reduced mark over C&D last month; respected.
5th
3
5th (3) (3/1 +33%) Heaven Smart
3
3/1(+33%)
(3) Heaven Smart 3/1, Ran at least as well as he had done over hurdles on his second start chasing when third of 15 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago. Finished clear of the remainder that day and he may do better still. Unexposed chaser who was a good third in big field over C&D 11 days ago; key player.
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6
6th (6) (4/1 +33%) Shot Boii
4
4/1(+33%)
(6) Shot Boii 4/1, Completed a hurdles hat-trick around 3m last winter and shaped with encouragement sent chasing after a 7-month break (had wind-op) when third of 15 in handicap chase (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago. Should be sharper now and there's better to come. Fourth of 15 over C&D on chase debut but was behind two of today's rivals in that race.
7th
4
7th (4) (12/1 -71%) Sforza Castle
12
12/1(-71%)
(4) Sforza Castle 12/1, Modest form at best in 5 hurdles starts in the summer. Stamina very much looks his strong suit and he's worth a market check on chase debut. Should have a future over fences and he needs a close look on his handicap debut.
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9
8th (9) (28/1 -12%) Freethinker
28
28/1(-12%)
(9) Freethinker 28/1, Dual winner at Newcastle in early-2022 but has pulled up all 3 outings since, including on chase debut last time. Pulled up in all three runs (hurdles/chase) this year and he needs a major turnaround.
2
2
|F| (2) (14/1 -75%) Airtothethrone
14
14/1(-75%)
(2) Airtothethrone 14/1, Placed in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton last winter. Shaped as if he'd come on for the run when fourth at Chepstow on return and he's not discounted with an outing now under his belt. Overall record of 1-13 and was tailed off on return in October; others preferred.
11
11
|PU| (11) (9/1 +10%) Hilltown
9
9/1(+10%)
(11) Hilltown 9/1, Most fortunate when getting off the mark hurdles at Plumpton (25f, soft) in April but held his form reasonably well subsequently in that sphere. Hasn't posed much of a threat over fences in 2 starts to date, though stiffer test of stamina here should suit. On reduced mark but he's been well held in both runs over fences and others are preferred.
10
10
|PU| (10) (40/1 -100%) Aikenbreakinheart
40
40/1(-100%)
(10) Aikenbreakinheart 40/1, Made the most of a god opportunity to get off the mark over fences at Wincanton (25f, soft) in March. Not in the same form next 2 starts but might have needed the run back over hurdles on return. Won on chase debut at Wincanton in March but well below that form in both runs since.
12
12
|PU| (12) (150/1 -355%) Sleve Donard
150
150/1(-355%)
(12) Sleve Donard 150/1, Took seven attempts to get off the mark in points and well beaten all 4 starts over hurdles, pulled up at Uttoxeter in December. Hard to make case for sent chasing. Irish point winner but he's struggled over hurdles and has a lot to prove on chase debut.
LTO Selection:
Just half a length separated FELTON BELLEVUE (second) and Heaven Smart (third) in a similar race (Shot Boii fourth) over this course and distance 11 days ago but the former finished the better of the two on that occasion and can uphold the form, despite being 1lb worse off at the weights. Airtothethrone also has the ability to figure and completes the shortlist.
ART DECCO has plenty of form on testing ground and he's fancied to build on last month's pleasing Chepstow return. Felton Bellevue, Shot Boii and Heaven Smart all made the frame over C&D 11 days ago and that trio should also be in the mix again.
This could revolve around Felton Bellevue and HEAVEN SMART who both finished close up in a big-field handicap over C&D 11 days ago.
(9) Persian Wolf 22/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 125/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 4 days ago. Won a division of this race last year; major player if surging back to that form.
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10
1st (10) (6/1 +76%) Reverberation
6
6/1(+76%)
(10) Reverberation 6/1, First run since leaving J. J. Lambe when ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 20/1) 40 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others appeal more. On a long losing run but should have no excuses off this mark; second run for new yard.
2
1
2nd (1) (6/1 +14%) Mitigator
6
6/1(+14%)
(1) Mitigator 6/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 4/1) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Drop back in trip looks a plus but has something to prove with usual blinkers removed.
3
2
3rd (2) (18/1 +28%) Charlie's Yard
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Charlie's Yard 18/1, First run since leaving David Evans when ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 24 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. Drop back to 1m2f looks a negative on second run for new yard.
4
3
4th (3) (9/1 +55%) Liberated Lad
9
9/1(+55%)
(3) Liberated Lad 9/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win at Nottingham in August. 25/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago, very slowly away. Well in the mix if shrugging off latest effort. Always behind in C&D events the last twice but is well treated granted a revival.
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5
5th (5) (12/1 +25%) Stormingin
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Stormingin 12/1, Ungenuine type. C&D winner. 20/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm). Off 120 days. Visor on 1st time. Won off higher marks here in February/April; returns from four-month absence.
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6
6th (6) (33/1 -83%) Well Prepared
33
33/1(-83%)
(6) Well Prepared 33/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two classified wins early this year; largely poor form in handicaps since.
7th
14
7th (14) (7/1 -27%) Tranquillity
7
7/1(-27%)
(14) Tranquillity 7/1, Good fifth of 15 in handicap at this course (8f, 16/1) 20 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Needs considering. 0-13 but ran well at this venue most recently and is still unexposed on AW; interesting.
8th
8
8th (8) (5/2 +0%) Elusive Tiger
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(8) Elusive Tiger 5/2, 2/1, not seen to best effect when third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, badly hampered. Holds good claims of gaining a breakthrough success. Consistent since handicapping; likely player provided he stays this new trip.
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12
9th (12) (7/1 +13%) Steven Seagull
7
7/1(+13%)
(12) Steven Seagull 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, improved on recent efforts to win 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 9/2) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere. 0-10 on Flat but won over hurdles last time and enters calculations off this low mark.
10th
4
10th (4) (28/1 -40%) Dark Company
28
28/1(-40%)
(4) Dark Company 28/1, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 22/1) 23 days ago. Untrustworthy individual. Record for current stable is far from solid but this step back up in distance may help.
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11
11th (11) (80/1 -60%) Peruvian Summer
80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Peruvian Summer 80/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Not particularly solid on 2023 form; tongue-tie added.
12th
7
12th (7) (16/1 -60%) Native Melody
16
16/1(-60%)
(7) Native Melody 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Can give a good account with headgear again sported. Nicely treated, having slipped back to same mark as for her August win on turf.
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13
13th (13) (28/1 -12%) Athena Ballerina
28
28/1(-12%)
(13) Athena Ballerina 28/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Others are preferred. Shaped with a bit of promise under Patrick Millman on latest outing.
LTO Selection:
ELUSIVE TIGER is less exposed than many of his rivals and, given the step up in trip could unlock further improvement, the Archie Watson-trained gelding looks worth siding with here. Native Melody has a similar profile and, having returned from a short break with a solid effort at Wolverhampton last month, she also commands respect. Steven Seagull and Charlie's Yard complete the shortlist.
Lots of these arrive with something to prove so this looks a good opportunity for Archie Watson's ELUSIVE TIGER to gain his first success having not enjoyed the rub of the green when third at Wolverhampton last time. Liberated Lad is weighted to have a big say if on his A-game while Native Melody is another who can go well if the blinkers have the desired effect once more.
Upped in distance with Serena Brotherton booked, TRANQUILLITY could well open her account. Elusive Tiger is second choice.
(3) Aljadel 20/1, Winner at Lingfield in August. Tenth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 50/1) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. 7f AW winner in August; the rest of her form leaves plenty to be desired.
2
10
2nd (10) (14/1 +44%) Mamalouka
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Mamalouka 14/1, Yet to show any ability in 3 starts. Upped 1f in trip and needs to show plenty more on handicap bow after 3 months off (had a wind op since last seen). Had wind surgery since last run and now goes handicapping; may do better.
3
1
3rd (1) (13/2 +35%) Battleofbaltimore
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(1) Battleofbaltimore 13/2, Returned to form on all-weather debut when fourth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (33/1) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and they may eke out further improvement. Ran respectably over C&D last time despite pulling hard; possibilities if settling better.
4
6
4th (6) (15/2 +0%) Maverick Style
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(6) Maverick Style 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, again ran to only a modest level when fifth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (6/1) 25 days ago. More needed. May be capable of a bigger effort, having been dropped another 2lb.
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4
5th (4) (9/4 +36%) Rising Force
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(4) Rising Force 9/4, Course winner in September. Looked unlucky not to win when second of 9 in nursery (7/2) at this C&D 25 days ago, running on late. Has to be taken seriously. Strong-finishing second (nearly got up) in C&D contest last time; warrants respect up 2lb.
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8
6th (8) (4/1 +11%) Danehill Star
4
4/1(+11%)
(8) Danehill Star 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Improved under a change of tactics when second of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 19 days ago. Likely sort with Rossa Ryan booked. Close second at Wolverhampton last time; fighting chance if that form is repeated.
7th
2
7th (2) (33/1 -65%) Catena
33
33/1(-65%)
(2) Catena 33/1, 100/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, took a step back in the right direction on first run since leaving Craig Lidster when seventh of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago. Has failed to build on June win but shaped with some promise last time (yard debut).
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12
8th (12) (11/1 -69%) Bargain Basement
11
11/1(-69%)
(12) Bargain Basement 11/1, 18/1, matched previous form on handicap/all-weather debut after 4 months off when fourth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and has been gelded since last seen. Made an encouraging AW debut at Wolverhampton and may well build on that effort.
9th
5
9th (5) (6/1 +50%) Cowboy Stuff
6
6/1(+50%)
(5) Cowboy Stuff 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, matched previous form when fourth of 9 on nursery debut (11/1) at this C&D 25 days ago, running on. Blinkers on 1st time. Ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D form last month; change of headgear.
10th
13
10th (13) (22/1 -100%) Cestrian Spirit
22
22/1(-100%)
(13) Cestrian Spirit 22/1, Yet to show any ability. Back down in trip for this handicap/all-weather debut after 9 weeks off. Brings dismal form claims to this AW/handicap debut.
11th
7
11th (7) (66/1 -32%) Touching Hands
66
66/1(-32%)
(7) Touching Hands 66/1, 150/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut; may improve.
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9
12th (9) (28/1 -75%) Sweet Talkin Sue
28
28/1(-75%)
(9) Sweet Talkin Sue 28/1, Down the field in maiden/minor events. Could show more now handicapping. Peak RPR came at this track; open to improvement now handicapping.
LTO Selection:
Tony Carroll has his string in good order and DANEHILL STAR can be the latest stable inmate to boost the coffers. On the back of a much-improved effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago, the son of Ten Sovereigns seems ideally suited to this sort of stamina test and, off just a 3lb higher mark, this looks within his reach. The recently-gelded Bargain Basement is another with scope for improvement, while Rising Force also enters calculations.
A wide-open nursery in which preference is for RISING FORCE, who won at this track in September and looked unlucky not to double his tally when trying this trip for the first time over C&D last month. Danehill Star ran his best race when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and he may have to settle for silver again here, with Battleofbaltimore and Catena another couple fancied to get involved.
Rising Force is drawn widest but otherwise very appealing. BARGAIN BASEMENT looks an interesting alternative.
(7) Mrs Morrell 6/4, Promising sort. Second of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f, 2/1) 18 days ago. Likely capable of better again and the one to beat. Gosden filly; has shown ability in two 6f races on Tapeta; major player on the figures.
2
4
2nd (4) (7/2 +22%) Roman Emperor
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(4) Roman Emperor 7/2, 33/1, third of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm) on debut in June. It's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but that opening effort was promising. Encouraging debut at Newbury six months ago; possibilities granted normal progress.
3
6
3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Blue Virtue
4
4/1(+11%)
(6) Blue Virtue 4/1, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Voice of Wisdom. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 5f winner Sole Power. Highly respected on debut for leading stable. Blue Point half-sister to a 1m winner; major yard; looks the pick of the newcomers.
4
1
4th (1) (5/1 +80%) Aidan Andabettin
5
5/1(+80%)
(1) Aidan Andabettin 5/1, £65,000 Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 1m winner James Bradley. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. £65,000 yearling; Blue Point half-brother to a 1m AW winner; check the betting.
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2
5th (2) (10/1 +38%) Fiddler's Elbow
10
10/1(+38%)
(2) Fiddler's Elbow 10/1, £15,000 Due Diligence gelding. Dam 6f winner. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. £15,000 yearling; dam multiple 6f winner; yard is only 2-101 with 2yos this year.
6th
9
6th (9) (66/1 -100%) Reine Des Coeurs
66
66/1(-100%)
(9) Reine Des Coeurs 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 18 days ago. Improvement will be needed. Finished about 6l behind Mrs Morrell in latest Wolverhampton start.
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3
7th (3) (20/1 +20%) King Of Codes
20
20/1(+20%)
(3) King Of Codes 20/1, Cracksman colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Oh Goodness Me, third in Irish 1000 Guineas. Drawn widest on debut and probably best watched. Debutant by Cracksman; stable is just 1-27 with 2yos in 2023.
LTO Selection:
Mrs Morrell represents Flat racing's champion training team and, while she is far from a stable star, she appeals strongly in this grade. That said, she was ultimately well held in both of her previous starts and could again be vulnerable here. POST RIDER fits the bill as one who can deliver a finishing kick and, having shaped with promise when second over 7f here on debut last month, she edges preference as a potential improver. King Of Codes looks the most noteworthy debutant.
This could be a good opportunity for MRS MORRELL to get off the mark at the third time of asking unless the betting vibes are notably strong surrounding Roger Varian newcomer Blue Virtue. Roman Emperor may prove best of the remainder.
Preference is for POST RIDER, ahead of Mrs Morrell and Roman Emperor. Blue Virtue looks best of the newcomers.
(2) Kapparis Kid 5/1, Unreliable type. First run since leaving Amy Murphy when eighth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, soft, 40/1) 38 days ago. Others preferred. Clear signs of ability over 7f at Newmarket for new yard last time; drop to 6f can suit.
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2nd (7) (20/1 -186%) Pandora's Gift
20
20/1(-186%)
(7) Pandora's Gift 20/1, Foaled March 20. €28,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Raatea out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Darajaat. Worth a second look in the betting. Good sprint pedigree; lack of experience is a drawback but worth market check.
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3rd (6) (18/1 -260%) It's Showtime
18
18/1(-260%)
(6) It's Showtime 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 14/1) 36 days ago. Place possibilities. Failed to improve for debut when 4th of 5 at Lingfield but this is less competitive.
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4th (8) (11/8 -142%) Persian Blue
1.375
11/8(-142%)
(8) Persian Blue 11/8, Promising sort. Second of 12 in maiden (4/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 76 days ago. Obvious claims. Well-connected filly; useful effort when 2nd to subsequent winner on turf; should stay 6f.
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5
5th (5) (6/4 +85%) Romanee
1.5
6/4(+85%)
(5) Romanee 6/4, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Newbury (6f, soft) on debut 80 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Some promise on 6f Newbury debut (heavy ground); may well come on plenty for the run.
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6th (3) (150/1 -50%) Lord Danielson
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Lord Danielson 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 200/1) 47 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Has been beaten 30l+ in two 7f races on turf, with and without a hood; early days yet.
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4
7th (4) (10/1 -43%) On Song
10
10/1(-43%)
(4) On Song 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden (20/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 16 days ago. Each-way shout if able to build on that effort. Hinted at ability in the latest of three 6f maidens on the AW; handicaps still more likely.
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9
8th (9) (300/1 -200%) The Carligation
300
300/1(-200%)
(9) The Carligation 300/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 250/1) on debut 21 days ago. Rank outsider for 6f debut at Kempton and never seen with a chance; can only watch.
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9th (1) (125/1 -89%) Hits The Front
125
125/1(-89%)
(1) Hits The Front 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D (100/1) 37 days ago. Readily passed over. Big prices and has beaten just one home in two 6f races this autumn, on turf and the AW.
LTO Selection:
PERSIAN BLUE found only a subsequent winner too strong in a maiden at Nottingham in September and a similar level of performance could be good enough to see the filly shed her maiden tag here. It's Showtime didn't quite progress as expected when beaten almost nine lengths at Lingfield last month, but Conrad Allen's charge may give the selection most to think about, ahead of On Song.
This is probably best left to PERSIAN BLUE, who was runner-up in a maiden at Nottingham on the second of her 2 starts in September and she remains capable of better. Debutante Pandora's Gift is one to note in the betting and, if the vibes are upbeat, she could be the one for the forecast ahead of It's Showtime and On Song.
This looks the right race for PERSIAN BLUE who improved on quite a promising AW debut when runner-up to a useful one on turf.
(8) Tilsworth Ony Ta 12/1, Latest win at Bath in September. 12/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 34 days ago, nearest finish. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. 0-17 on AW but is in decent form; not beaten far the last twice; frame possibilities.
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2
2nd (2) (5/1 +38%) Smasher
5
5/1(+38%)
(2) Smasher 5/1, Very good third of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Place possibilities. 3yo maiden; ran well at Wolverhampton last month; possibilities off same mark.
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3rd (7) (15/2 -88%) One For The Ladies
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(7) One For The Ladies 15/2, Respectable third of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 28 days ago, slowly away. Enters calculations. In-form mare, having finished third at Wolverhampton the last twice; place claims.
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4th (3) (11/1 -57%) Jumira Bridge
11
11/1(-57%)
(3) Jumira Bridge 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 17 runs this year, the latest gained here in October. 16/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Best recent form when scoring over C&D two outings ago; not dismissed.
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5th (4) (50/1 -100%) Due Date
50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Due Date 50/1, 100/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 20 days ago. Hard to warm to at present. Has failed to progress and record is now 0-11.
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6th (14) (12/1 +0%) Viewfromthestars
12
12/1(+0%)
(14) Viewfromthestars 12/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 12/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D. Off 139 days. Something to find on form. Placed several times but record is 0-23; lacks recent match practice.
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10
7th (10) (6/1 +73%) Arlecchino's Gift
6
6/1(+73%)
(10) Arlecchino's Gift 6/1, 4/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 34 days ago. Wasn't seen to best effect on that occasion and capable of a bold show if he puts his best foot forward. Won on turf in June; best effort since when second over C&D in September.
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12
8th (12) (40/1 -43%) Sumac
40
40/1(-43%)
(12) Sumac 40/1, 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 49 days ago. Readily passed over. 3yo maiden; placed four times this year, most recently over C&D two starts ago.
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9th (5) (11/2 -22%) Q Twenty Boy
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(5) Q Twenty Boy 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 12/1) 25 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once more. In-form 8yo; won over C&D in September; placed here in both runs since; good chance.
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10th (13) (50/1 -25%) Vintage Fashion
50
50/1(-25%)
(13) Vintage Fashion 50/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 25 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and she needs to improve. Still a maiden; chance hinges on how well she takes to first-time headgear.
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11th (6) (13/8 +80%) Fantasy Navigator
1.625
13/8(+80%)
(6) Fantasy Navigator 13/8, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 113 days. Back up in trip and can make his presence felt if on a going day. Major chance if returning from break in top form; sole win came off 12lb higher.
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12th (9) (66/1 -164%) Vaudevillian
66
66/1(-164%)
(9) Vaudevillian 66/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1). Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Arlecchino's Gift. Poor claims on his form for Sean Woods; sold for 3,000gns and gelded since last run.
LTO Selection:
Q TWENTY BOY has posted a pair of runner-up efforts at this venue since his C&D triumph in September and the eight-year-old could be worth sticking with this evening. Fellow in-form rival One For The Ladies has displayed enough promise in recent appearances at Wolverhampton to suggest that she is also likely to be in the mix. The daughter of Swiss Spirit is feared most, ahead of Smasher and Jumira Bridge.
There were excuses for JUMIRA BRIDGE at Wolverhampton last time and he is of strong interest back at this course. One For The Ladies has been knocking on the door and she should be involved in the finish, along with the in-form Q Twenty Boy and Arlecchino's Gift, who is lurking on a dangerous mark.
Judged on his recent course form, Q TWENTY BOY holds particularly solid claims. Fantasy Navigator is second choice.
(1) Court Of Session 2/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 3/1) 17 days ago. Still, he looks vulnerable for win purposes. Couple of solid efforts since wearing cheekpieces; dual C&D scorer; solid claims.
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3
2nd (3) (6/4 +70%) Urban Sprawl
1.5
6/4(+70%)
(3) Urban Sprawl 6/4, 11/4, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago. This consistent 3-y-o is likely to be bang there once more off the same mark. Consistent since switched to AW; clear second off this mark at Wolverhampton last week.
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3rd (6) (8/1 -7%) Eligible
8
8/1(-7%)
(6) Eligible 8/1, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Looks competitive on form. All AW wins at Southwell; ran respectably there last month; Chelmsford is an unknown.
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4
4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Pearl Eye
11
11/1(-10%)
(4) Pearl Eye 11/1, Four wins from 11 runs this year, the latest at Haydock in September. Fifth of 7 in handicap there (8f, soft, 5/2) 73 days ago. Has work to do. Productive colt but has perhaps reached his ceiling; off since September.
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5
5th (5) (10/1 -33%) Hieronymus
10
10/1(-33%)
(5) Hieronymus 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Couldn't rule out. Inconsistent in recent times and isn't certain to back up latest effort.
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2
6th (2) (12/1 -71%) Keyser Soze
12
12/1(-71%)
(2) Keyser Soze 12/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 30 days ago, very slowly away. Back up 2 lb and likely to again find one or two too good. Regular slow-starter nowadays but finished well for close second over C&D last time.
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7
7th (7) (22/1 -120%) Gavi Di Gavi
22
22/1(-120%)
(7) Gavi Di Gavi 22/1, Latest win at Sandown in July. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (9/4) at Salisbury (8f, good), no match for winner. 17 lb higher now returned to the AW. Cheekpieces back on. Absence since August looks a negative, having never won when fresh.
LTO Selection:
Court Of Session wasn't far off a career-best performance when a close-up second at Southwell last month and this two-time C&D winner must enter calculations off only 3lb higher. However, KEYSER SOZE did well from an uncompromising position to finish runner-up over track and trip off 2lb lower last month and the nine-year-could could go one place better from a good draw in stall two. Urban Sprawl often gives his running and he shouldn't be far away either.
The vote goes to ELIGIBLE, who produced an eye-catching effort back from a break at Southwell recently and he's only 2 lb higher than for his success in a big-field York handicap during the spring. Assuming Eagle Day, who is due to run at Wolverhampton on Sunday, doesn't take his chance, the consistent Urban Sprawl and Hieronymus may emerge as the main dangers.
Being effectively ahead of the assessor, URBAN SPRAWL (nap) can open his AW account. Court Of Session is second choice.
(1) Dagmar Run 6/1, Respectable 4¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Wilde And Dandy in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 39 days ago. Needs to raise his game a touch. Step back in the right direction (C&D) latest but probably needs to be at his best to win..
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3
2nd (3) (9/2 -35%) Wilde And Dandy
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(3) Wilde And Dandy 9/2, C&D winner in November. 7/4, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 35 days ago, merely closing up late. Shouldn't be judged too harshly on that effort and he's one to consider. C&D winner; held latest but no surprise if he proves a different proposition back here..
3
6
3rd (6) (5/1 -43%) Got No Dollars
5
5/1(-43%)
(6) Got No Dollars 5/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 5/1) 21 days ago, running on. Deserves to get his head back in front and likely to make a bold bid to do just that here. Consistent on his last four starts, going close here (1m) on the penultimate one; player..
4
4
4th (4) (7/2 -17%) Top Button
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(4) Top Button 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good fourth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago. Return to this trip looks a good move and he's not without hope. Creditable effort on his handicap debut (6f, Polytrack) latest; drops 1lb; player..
5th
2
5th (2) (9/4 +59%) Ring Of Gold
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(2) Ring Of Gold 9/4, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 9/2) 44 days ago. Merits consideration back on the AW. Dual 7f Polytrack winner; given a chance by the handicapper on this switch back from turf..
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8
6th (8) (50/1 -52%) Heerathetrack
50
50/1(-52%)
(8) Heerathetrack 50/1, Unreliable sort. 250/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 11 days ago. Poor performer in this sphere and likely to come up short once more. 0-22 and there has been little encouragement in any of his form this year..
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7
7th (7) (20/1 -150%) Daafy
20
20/1(-150%)
(7) Daafy 20/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 35 days ago. Continues to edge down the weights and he's an each-way player. Handy mark if able to transfer that form to this surface but has that to prove..
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5
8th (5) (12/1 +14%) Mccauley's Tavern
12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Mccauley's Tavern 12/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 20/1) 18 days ago. Hopes pinned on the addition of blinkers and eyeshields sparking a return to form. Handy mark based on his spring turf form; cheekpieces swapped for eyeshield; interesting..
LTO Selection:
WILDE AND DANDY may have disappointed at Wolverhampton last time out but he was a determined winner over C&D on his penultimate start and still looks feasibly treated off a 4lb higher mark. He can get the better of the unexposed Top Button, who should improve for going back up in trip, and the consistent Got No Dollars. Dagmar Run has almost five lengths to make up with the selection from that meeting over C&D last month, but he is 3lb better off with that rival this evening.
The lightly-raced TOP BUTTON wasn't beaten far on his handicap debut over 6f at Kempton and, with this step back up in trip seemingly a good move, he is taken to open his account. Got No Dollars is on a long losing run but he's been holding his form well in recent months and should be on the premises, while Wilde And Dandy, who scored over C&D on his penultimate start, is another to consider. Ring of Gold is also shortlisted.
The suggestion is McCAULEY'S TAVERN, who is nicely treated on his spring form and could get closer to that level now back up in trip.
(3) Wadacre Gomez 7/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Good length third of 11 to Enough Already in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 3/1) 16 days ago. Attitude not fully convincing on that occasion but he can't be ruled out from same mark. 2-4 over 1m2f on AW and was only a length behind Enough Already at Lingfield last time.
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5
2nd (5) (6/1 +14%) Carbis Bay
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Carbis Bay 6/1, Fairly useful form in novice company but yet to land a blow in handicaps and shaped as if he may not be entirely straightforward when fifth at Newcastle last time. Cheekpieces applied. 0-6 but has been gelded and on go cheekpieces; some cause for optimism.
3
6
3rd (6) (6/1 +14%) Phantasy Mac
6
6/1(+14%)
(6) Phantasy Mac 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Remains on workable mark. Won five in 2022 but none in 2023; blinkers did nothing for her when tried once before.
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8
4th (8) (16/1 -14%) Clipsham Gold
16
16/1(-14%)
(8) Clipsham Gold 16/1, Step back in right direction when second of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 10/1) last month and wasn't seen to best effect over C&D 20 days ago, not getting a clear run from off the pace. Worth another try at this trip. Reared at the start when trying 1m2f for the first time here three weeks ago.
5th
1
5th (1) (10/3 +45%) Enough Already
3.333333
10/3(+45%)
(1) Enough Already 10/3, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (15/2) there (10f, AW) 6 days ago. Found only a progressive youngster too good last time and he should be in the mix again. Unraced here and seems to like Lingfield where he's finished first and second last twice.
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7
6th (7) (14/1 +30%) Pistoletto
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Pistoletto 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in July. 18/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 33 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Others preferred. Well below par in two runs since popping up at Kempton in July (1m3f); can start slowly.
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4
7th (4) (8/1 -60%) Boasty
8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Boasty 8/1, Three-time C&D winner. 7/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Back-to-back C&D wins in the spring and returned to that level when runner-up over 1m4f.
LTO Selection:
Now that the penny has dropped for ROGUE SOLDIER after a quite taking success at Wolverhampton last month, there should be plenty more to come from the son of No Nay Never. A mark of 76 could underestimate him and he may have too much for three-time C&D winner Boasty and Wadacre Gomez, who has been running with credit of late but has not won since August.
ROGUE SOLDIER wasn't beaten far on his only prior outing in handicap company, and having landed a Wolverhampton maiden last time, he's taken to follow up, with his mark still looking workable despite a 4 lb rise. Enough Already arrives at the top of his game and can't be discounted, with Boasty taken to complete the placings.
This may go the way of ENOUGH ALREADY if he can transfer his recent good form at Lingfield to a track he's not experienced before.
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(6/1 +73%)
(40/1 -43%)
(11/2 -22%)
(50/1 -25%)
(13/8 +80%)
(66/1 -164%)
(2/1 +43%)
(6/4 +70%)
(8/1 -7%)
(11/1 -10%)
(10/1 -33%)
(12/1 -71%)
(22/1 -120%)
(6/1 -9%)
(9/2 -35%)
(5/1 -43%)
(7/2 -17%)
(9/4 +59%)
(50/1 -52%)
(20/1 -150%)
(12/1 +14%)
(7/4 +50%)
(6/1 +14%)
(6/1 +14%)
(16/1 -14%)
(10/3 +45%)
(14/1 +30%)
(8/1 -60%)
