There were 45 Races on Saturday 4th December 2021 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Wetherby, 8 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Aintree, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 4th December 2021
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) North Lodge 16/1, €68,000 3-y-o, Presenting gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Winter Escape, stays 23f, and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Lughnasa. Respected newcomer.
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2nd (1) (1.75/1 -17%) Bombs Away
1.75/1(-17%)
(1) Bombs Away 1.75/1, €90,000 Westerner gelding who found only an experienced Flat-bred sort too strong in a race that tested speed in a bumper in May. Looked a good prospect when an easy winner on hurdles bow a month ago.
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3rd (2) (2/1 -45%) Richmond Lake
2/1(-45%)
(2) Richmond Lake 2/1, Showed some promise on his sole bumper start for Eugene M. O'Sullivan and made a winning hurdling debut in the manner of a good prospect at Bangor 24 days ago. Sure to improve.
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4th (3) (16/1 +27%) Ballybreeze
16/1(+27%)
(3) Ballybreeze 16/1, Looked set to win when falling 2 out in sole point. Has shown clear ability in 3 starts under Rules but could be a handicap project.
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5th (4) (7/1 +7%) Cirque Royal
7/1(+7%)
(4) Cirque Royal 7/1, Useful on Flat and left hurdling debut form behind when second of 15 in 2m maiden at Gowran in October. Reproduced that form in a tongue tie when fifth at Cheltenham.
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6th (7) (50/1 -25%) Petty Cash
50/1(-25%)
(7) Petty Cash 50/1, No better than mid-field in 2 bumpers and shaped like a stayer on hurdles debut in October.
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7th (8) (100/1 -400%) River Legend
100/1(-400%)
(8) River Legend 100/1, Hails from a top yard and had a considerate introduction when third in a bumper at Market Rasen in February. Little impression on recent hurdles debut.
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8th (5) (200/1 -400%) Mr Tristar
200/1(-400%)
(5) Mr Tristar 200/1, Inexperience evident when sixth of 9 in a Bangor bumper on debut in September, running green. Makes hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:
11:15 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 3)
17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(6) Frontier General , 3/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 48 days ago. Trainer going well.
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1st (12) (8/1 -328%) Whatdeawant
8/1(-328%)
(12) Whatdeawant 8/1, Winner in bumper at Fairyhouse in January. Off 10 months. Makes hurdles debut up in trip for top yard.
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2nd (8) (5/1 -43%) Harald Hardrad
5/1(-43%)
(8) Harald Hardrad 5/1, 10/3, won 7-runner bumper at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) on NH debut 23 days ago, forging clear. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip and he's a good prospect.
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3rd (7) (11/1 +0%) Gracchus De Balme
11/1(+0%)
(7) Gracchus De Balme 11/1, 4/1 and hooded, fourth of 10 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.
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4th (9) (8.5/1 -386%) Prevaricate
8.5/1(-386%)
(9) Prevaricate 8.5/1, Promising individual. Second of 22 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, good to soft, 7/2) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress.
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7th (3) (9/1 +0%) Caesar Rock
9/1(+0%)
(3) Caesar Rock 9/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable second of 11 in novice hurdle (10/3) at Thurles (23.2f, good to soft) 30 days ago.
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8th (16) (250/1 -25%) Menindee
250/1(-25%)
(16) Menindee 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.5f, good to soft, 33/1) 25 days ago.
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9th (13) (250/1 -25%) Woodstream Lad
250/1(-25%)
(13) Woodstream Lad 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (22.5f, soft) on hurdles bow 36 days ago.
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10th (14) (500/1 -100%) Brilliant Question
500/1(-100%)
(14) Brilliant Question 500/1, Poor maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Thurles (15.8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Up in trip.
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11th (11) (250/1 -25%) Stormy Glenn
250/1(-25%)
(11) Stormy Glenn 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (22f, soft). Off 9 months.
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14th (4) (200/1 -150%) Donnrua Dream
200/1(-150%)
(4) Donnrua Dream 200/1, Fifteenth of 20 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 34 days ago. Up in trip. Booking of Dempsey a plus.
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15th (5) (200/1 -100%) Ernie Mccracken
200/1(-100%)
(5) Ernie Mccracken 200/1, Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on NH debut 7 days ago. Up in trip.
LTO Selection:
11:30 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
(3) His Oscar 22/1, €75,000 recruit fom the Irish pointing field but he didn't achieve much when a remote second on his 23f Worcester hurdle debut in October. Will need to leave that well behind.
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1st (1) (1.1/1 +33%) Ask Me Early
1.1/1(+33%)
(1) Ask Me Early 1.1/1, Very progressive handicap chaser last year and got off the mark over hurdles when edging out Grange Road in receipt of 6 lb in 21.5f Exeter novice on return. Return to around 3m sure to suit.
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|F| (2) (2/1 -100%) Grange Road
2/1(-100%)
(2) Grange Road 2/1, Winner of 23f Hexham maiden hurdle on Rules debut in May. Edged out by reopposing Ask Me Early on Exeter return a month ago but he is 6 lb better off with that one now so is weighted to turn tables.
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|F| (6) (3/1 +50%) The Galloping Bear
3/1(+50%)
(6) The Galloping Bear 3/1, Multiple point winner who looked useful when landing a pair of hunter chases around 3m at the start of the year. Has had wind surgery ahead of this hurdle debut afer 8 months off.
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|R| (4) (300/1 -20%) Jukebox Junior
300/1(-20%)
(4) Jukebox Junior 300/1, Well held in bumpers and distant third on Ffos Las hurdle debut 17 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:
11:38 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(2) My Bobby Dazzler 3.5/1, Dual 20f scorer at Aintree in early summer and plugged on for fourth at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. On that evidence, he looks ready for 3m.
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2nd (7) (11/1 -83%) Landofsmiles
11/1(-83%)
(7) Landofsmiles 11/1, Thrived over fences this year, gaining fourth success in game fashion at Perth (23.8f) in June. Much lower in the weights over hurdles so he's a very interesting contender.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -33%) Return Fire
12/1(-33%)
(4) Return Fire 12/1, Progressive form over hurdles, finding only one too good in a Kelso novice starting out for this yard in November. Opening mark looks fair.
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4th (3) (14/1 +13%) Enemenemynemo
14/1(+13%)
(3) Enemenemynemo 14/1, Placed in Irish point and in 20f maiden hurdles at Southwell and Perth in the spring. Mid-field on handicap debut/reappearance at Cheltenham and now goes up in distance.
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5th (1) (7.5/1 -114%) Grangeclare Glory
7.5/1(-114%)
(1) Grangeclare Glory 7.5/1, Left in front 2 out but still displayed improved form when making winning reappearance at Newton Abbot in October. Matched that form when runner-up at Ascot and should be competitive up 3 lb.
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6th (10) (9/1 +36%) High Moon
9/1(+36%)
(10) High Moon 9/1, Third in a brace of novice events around 20f this autumn. Up in trip for handicap debut and this mark could be within range.
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7th (9) (3.5/1 +42%) To Be Sure
3.5/1(+42%)
(9) To Be Sure 3.5/1, Landed 25f handicap chase at Hereford in March and struck back over hurdles in 3m event at Ffos Las a month ago. Similar form when runner-up back there latest and eased 1 lb.
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8th (11) (16/1 -78%) Dynali
16/1(-78%)
(11) Dynali 16/1, Confirmed stamina for this far when second at Huntingdon a fortnight ago, though was flattered by proximity to the winner on that occasion and this is harder.
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +0%) Fairfield Ferrata
12/1(+0%)
(8) Fairfield Ferrata 12/1, Scored at third attempt in bumpers and positive start over hurdles when runner-up in Hexham novice in December. DIsplayed good attitude when off the mark at Market Rasen but this mark asks for more.
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|PU| (6) (20/1 -67%) Lalochezia
20/1(-67%)
(6) Lalochezia 20/1, Placed in points and runner-up both starts at Hexham during the spring. Will relish 3m and he retains potential now handicapping.
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|PU| (5) (22/1 -214%) Known
22/1(-214%)
(5) Known 22/1, Frequent eye-catcher over hurdles for Nicky Henderson (sold out of that yard £25,000 in January). Off since a runner-up effort in a maiden hurdle in March and has had a wind op.
LTO Selection:
11:45 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(1) Barony Legends 1.1/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and ran to a fair level when third in a Southwell bumper in May. Easily accounted for 8 rivals on hurdles bow at Lingfield and he will improve.
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1st (2) (1.2/1 -45%) Hillcrest
1.2/1(-45%)
(2) Hillcrest 1.2/1, Cost €190,000 as a 3-y-o and confirmed bumper debut promise when landing 9-runner bumper here in March, finding plenty. Winning hurdles debut at Aintree last month and he could be useful.
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2nd (5) (14/1 +0%) Grand Du Nord
14/1(+0%)
(5) Grand Du Nord 14/1, Built on debut promise at the second attempt after 10 weeks off when landing Hexham bumper in April. Just a fair hurdles debut here last month (19.7f) but this trip will suit.
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3rd (7) (40/1 -60%) Pearly Island
40/1(-60%)
(7) Pearly Island 40/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Trans Island gelding. Fifth of 10 in a bumper in March but stoutly bred and this test much more suitable returning over obstacles.
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|PU| (8) (100/1 -203%) Sameem
100/1(-203%)
(8) Sameem 100/1, Useful at one time on the Flat, but lost his way in that sphere. Left opening hurdles run behind when third at Sedgefield 3 week ag and up markedly in trip.
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|PU| (9) (250/1 -213%) Wotsmyname
250/1(-213%)
(9) Wotsmyname 250/1, Well held in bumpers (in Ireland) and similar story both starts over hurdles for new yard, his jumping not without blemish.
LTO Selection:
11:52 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(11) The Goffer 12/1, Promising individual. 3/1, seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.4f, good) on NH debut 68 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer.
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2nd (7) (4/1 -113%) Highland Charge
4/1(-113%)
(7) Highland Charge 4/1, Promising sort. Sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, good to soft, 15/8) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Open to progress.
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4th (8) (40/1 +60%) Moonovercloon
40/1(+60%)
(8) Moonovercloon 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, thirteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 11 days ago. Up in trip.
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5th (10) (200/1 -100%) Rodney Bay
200/1(-100%)
(10) Rodney Bay 200/1, Modest Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 11f on flat. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 150/1) on NH debut 7 days ago. Up in trip.
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6th (2) (500/1 -150%) Back The West
500/1(-150%)
(2) Back The West 500/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, thirteenth of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving K. A. Heffernan. Tongue strap on.,
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7th (14) (28/1 -75%) Diamondinthemud
28/1(-75%)
(14) Diamondinthemud 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in bumper (3/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) 23 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.
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8th (12) (250/1 -67%) The Royal Pump
250/1(-67%)
(12) The Royal Pump 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft, 80/1). Off 6 months.
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11th (5) (200/1 -100%) Glendaars Star
200/1(-100%)
(5) Glendaars Star 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) on NH debut, behind when pulled up after 3 out. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Ian O'Connor.
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13th (1) (400/1 -167%) Andy Ru
400/1(-167%)
(1) Andy Ru 400/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Thurles (15.8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Back up in trip.
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14th (6) (500/1 -233%) Harvey Hillstar
500/1(-233%)
(6) Harvey Hillstar 500/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20f, good to soft) 123 days ago.
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15th (9) (500/1 -233%) Out By Eleven
500/1(-233%)
(9) Out By Eleven 500/1, Twice-raced maiden. Nineteenth of 22 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Up in trip.
LTO Selection:
12:00 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
(2) Might I 1.63/1, Fairly useful bumper performer (won on debut and Newbury defeat worked out well) and impressive when making successful return/hurdles bow at Newton Abbot, quickening clear. Smart prospect.
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3rd (8) (5/1 +17%) Outlaw Peter
5/1(+17%)
(8) Outlaw Peter 5/1, Runner-up on debut in a Navan bumper in January. Duly went one better starting out for this yard at Worcester in October and promising start over hurdles (finished lame). Back in trip and tongue tied.
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5th (9) (28/1 -40%) Thelasthighking
28/1(-40%)
(9) Thelasthighking 28/1, Runner-up in a point, then travelled as well as any when third in a Tipperary bumper in May. Changed hands for £65,000 after and collared close home at Wincanton. Hurdles debut.
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6th (6) (125/1 +17%) Minella Hub
125/1(+17%)
(6) Minella Hub 125/1, €28,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Ferrobin. Failed to complete both starts in Irish points but displayed ability when fourth on last month's hurdles bow.
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7th (5) (100/1 -150%) Lavorante
100/1(-150%)
(5) Lavorante 100/1, Plenty of encouragement in 2 bumpers in February and showed promise starting out over hurdles when third at Fontwell in March. Disappointing return to action over C&D a month ago.
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8th (7) (16/1 -78%) Name In Lights
16/1(-78%)
(7) Name In Lights 16/1, €90,000 3-y-o. In need of the experience in his bumper last winter and much more like it switched to hurdling when runner-up over C&D 27 days ago. Can build on that.
LTO Selection:
12:05 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(10) Brave Seasca 12/1, Improved when landing a 2m Huntingdon novice hurdles on final start of last season. However, there were very few positives to glean from his chase debut effort here 31 days ago.
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1st (8) (5/1 -25%) When You're Ready
5/1(-25%)
(8) When You're Ready 5/1, Generally progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice. Positive start to chase career when third at Worcester (16.5f) in October and he should improve for that experience. Cheekpieces added.
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2nd (3) (22/1 -83%) Not A Role Model
22/1(-83%)
(3) Not A Role Model 22/1, Raised his game when landing a Wincanton handicap chase last November. Followed up over hurdles next time, but ended that campaign on a downer and others look stronger here.
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4th (12) (6.5/1 +35%) Foxboro
6.5/1(+35%)
(12) Foxboro 6.5/1, German Flat winner who won twice over hurdles in France in 2019. Creditable fifth of 13 on return in 2½m Lingfield handicap chase recently and should make his presence felt.
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6th (1) (16/1 -60%) Duc De Beauchene
16/1(-60%)
(1) Duc De Beauchene 16/1, Produced an improved round of jumping when narrowly opening his chase account over C&D on final start of last season. Remains on a workable mark, but his profile is too patchy for comfort.
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7th (13) (12/1 -60%) Mouseinthehouse
12/1(-60%)
(13) Mouseinthehouse 12/1, Dual 2m chase winner at Ffos Las and travelled well for a long way upped to 23.8f there on return last month. On a workable mark and very much one to consider back down in trip.
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8th (7) (25/1 +11%) The Russian Doyen
25/1(+11%)
(7) The Russian Doyen 25/1, Useful handicap chaser at his peak, but failed to fire last season and reappearance effort over hurdles at Exeter hardly suggested that a revival was imminent.
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9th (5) (28/1 -100%) Joueur Bresilien
28/1(-100%)
(5) Joueur Bresilien 28/1, Doubled his tally in this sphere at Stratford in March, but typically failed to back that up next time (over hurdles) and the risks are there for all to see.
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|PU| (4) (6/1 +45%) Le Cameleon
6/1(+45%)
(4) Le Cameleon 6/1, Dual hurdles winner who opened chase account over C&D in January. Bettered low-key reappearance effort when fifth of 11 at Ffos Las recently and each-way chance back here in a first-time tongue strap.
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|PU| (9) (8.5/1 -6%) Brewers Project
8.5/1(-6%)
(9) Brewers Project 8.5/1, £185,000 Irish point winner who won a maiden/novice hurdle last season. Disappointed on return/chase debut here in November, but he looks a chasing type and is probably worth another chance.
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|PU| (11) (250/1 -525%) Great Khan
250/1(-525%)
(11) Great Khan 250/1, Poor stike rate in Ireland and probably best watched off what looks a tough mark for this British debut.
LTO Selection:
12:12 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(3) Zambella 7.5/1, Did really well over fences last term, winning first 3 starts in listed mares' events at up to 20f. Made encouraging return over hurdles but this is no easy task.
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2nd (1) (5/1 -67%) Annie Mc
5/1(-67%)
(1) Annie Mc 5/1, On the up last winter, recording victories in 20f listed mares' events at Doncaster and Warwick. Off 10 months but she can't be discounted.
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3rd (2) (0.44/1 -22%) Elimay
0.44/1(-22%)
(2) Elimay 0.44/1, Very smart chaser who ran a fine race when second in Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase at Cheltenham. Signed off for season with comfortable success at Fairyhouse, and she's the one to beat on her return.
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4th (4) (40/1 +68%) Eleanor Bob
40/1(+68%)
(4) Eleanor Bob 40/1, Fair winning hurdler who shaped encouragingly on just her second run over fences when third in 3m handicap at Ffos Las 37 days ago. Faces a very stiff task at these weightes, though.
LTO Selection:
12:20 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(4) Ladronne 5.5/1, Fair winning hurdler but yet to score in five runs over fences. Still, resumes on the back of a wind op and possibilities here if that procedure helps ekes out some improvement.
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2nd (9) (5/1 -25%) Mill Race King
5/1(-25%)
(9) Mill Race King 5/1, Winning pointer who was placed twice in Hexham handicaps in the spring. Possibly needed the run back from a 7-month break at Catterick recently, albeit again didn't convince with his finishing effort.
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3rd (2) (5/1 +23%) Da Vinci Hand
5/1(+23%)
(2) Da Vinci Hand 5/1, Stepped up plenty on opening exploits for this yard when runner-up over fences at Uttoxeter in June. However, failed to build on that effort back in this sphere at Sedgefield last month.
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5th (11) (22/1 -10%) The Very Thing
22/1(-10%)
(11) The Very Thing 22/1, Long-standing maiden who cut little ice on chase debut at Newcastle 16 days ago.
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|F| (7) (3.5/1 +0%) Little Orange
3.5/1(+0%)
(7) Little Orange 3.5/1, Runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts in this sphere, including when chasing home the bang in-form Cilluirid at Sedgefield (19.3f) last time. Major player off the same mark here.
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|PU| (1) (4/1 -20%) Sublime Heights
4/1(-20%)
(1) Sublime Heights 4/1, Winner of sole start between the flags and placed on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles last term. Chase debut effort on return at Stratford (22.6f) wasn't devoid of promise and improvement is likely.
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|PU| (5) (10/1 -11%) Ranieri
10/1(-11%)
(5) Ranieri 10/1, Regressed following fairly encouraging Rules debut in a Hereford novice hurdle last December, and didn't show a great deal on reappearance/chase debut at Ffos Las.
LTO Selection:
12:27 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(3) Ginto 1.88/1, Promising sort. 30/100, won 12-runner novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdles bow 27 days ago, kept up to work. Should progress. Yard also saddles Mr Fred Rogers.
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2nd (2) (2.25/1 -88%) Eric Bloodaxe
2.25/1(-88%)
(2) Eric Bloodaxe 2.25/1, Lightly-raced winner unde Rules. Career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Naas (19f, good to soft, 5/4) on hurdles bow 28 days ago, driven clear. Open to progress.
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3rd (4) (5.5/1 -22%) Mr Fred Rogers
5.5/1(-22%)
(4) Mr Fred Rogers 5.5/1, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. 7/4, won 8-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (21.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago, going clear. Should have more to offer.
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4th (5) (25/1 +38%) The Little Yank
25/1(+38%)
(5) The Little Yank 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Creditable tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 6 days ago. Back up in trip.
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5th (1) (25/1 +11%) Edison Kent
25/1(+11%)
(1) Edison Kent 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner at Killarney in May. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago.
LTO Selection:
12:33 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
(11) Shirocco's Dream 4.5/1, £260,000 purchase who matched previous best in this sphere when landing an Exeter mares' novice (18.5f) last month, jumping superbly. Longer trip a plus now handicapping and she remains unexposed.
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2nd (3) (7.5/1 -50%) Volkovka
7.5/1(-50%)
(3) Volkovka 7.5/1, Dual scorer last season who, in line with yard's good form found further improvement to go in again on return at Carlisle (17f) last month. Longer trip entitled to be within reach but this is tougher.
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3rd (12) (20/1 +20%) Shantung
20/1(+20%)
(12) Shantung 20/1, Gained her first win since 2018 when bagging 2m Fakenham handicap in January. Not disgraced when fifth back there in March and another who should strip fitter for last month's Plumpton reappearance.
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4th (4) (8/1 -60%) Kissesforkatie
8/1(-60%)
(4) Kissesforkatie 8/1, Looked unlucky not to score at Wincanton (19.7f) last November and shaped as if she would come forward for last month's reappearance effort at Lingfield (19.5f). Claims from workable mark.
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5th (7) (12/1 +25%) Bourbon Beauty
12/1(+25%)
(7) Bourbon Beauty 12/1, Took significant step forward when landing valuable mares' handicap final at Newbury (20.5f) in the spring. Likely her return at Wetherby in October was needed and she remains pretty low mileage.
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6th (1) (11/1 +8%) Whitehotchillifili
11/1(+8%)
(1) Whitehotchillifili 11/1, Overcame a blunder 2 out when landing C&D mares listed event in January but struggled to make an impact thereafter, albeit in face of stiff task at Cheltenham in March. Needs to bounce back on return.
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7th (6) (7/1 +13%) Emmpressive Lady
7/1(+13%)
(6) Emmpressive Lady 7/1, Progressive mare who doubled tally in this race last year before good second in Kempton handicap (3m) in December. Shorter trip caught her out at Haydock (18.8f) in April and no forlorn hope here.
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8th (10) (50/1 -52%) Ruby Yeats
50/1(-52%)
(10) Ruby Yeats 50/1, Landed 2m2f Exeter handicap in January but mixed record since, offering little on return from 7 months off at Fontwell (19.2f) 4 weeks ago. However, better showing anticipated in refitted cheekpieces
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9th (8) (25/1 -79%) Mrs Barnes
25/1(-79%)
(8) Mrs Barnes 25/1, Ask mare who built on hurdles debut promise when taking a Huntingdon mares' maiden (19.6f) in March. No match for Fable at Haydock but gets a handy weight pull with that rival now handicapping.
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10th (5) (16/1 -14%) Could Be Trouble
16/1(-14%)
(5) Could Be Trouble 16/1, Rapid improver over hurdles for new yard, completing 4-timer in determined style at Bangor (19.5f) in October. Seemingly not 100% over fences since and bounce back distinctly possible back over timber
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|PU| (2) (3.5/1 -5%) Fable
3.5/1(-5%)
(2) Fable 3.5/1, Irish point winner who made a bright start over hurdles last term, making it 2 wins from 3 starts in a Haydock mares' novice (3m) in March. Plenty more to come now handicapping.
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|PU| (9) (40/1 -60%) Barely Famous
40/1(-60%)
(9) Barely Famous 40/1, Didn't need to match previous best when off the mark in a Uttoxeter maiden (20f) in June. Clearly not 100% when tailed off in a match later that month but yard may hold stronger claims with Fable here
LTO Selection:
12:40 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(4) Take Your Time 1/1, Point/novice hurdle winner who improved upped to 3m when landing a Ffos Las handicap in tidy fashion on return in October. 6 lb rise fair enough and likely he has more to offer as a stayer.
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2nd (6) (12/1 -41%) Dell' Arca
12/1(-41%)
(6) Dell' Arca 12/1, Back on-song when landing a 3m Haydock handicap off a 2 lb higher mark in May. Latest effort at Newbury was encouraging and this 12-y-o has to enter calculations.
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3rd (2) (20/1 -82%) Flashjack
20/1(-82%)
(2) Flashjack 20/1, Now 6 lb below the mark off which he gained his latest success in the mud at Haydock in December 2019. Ended last season with a creditable display at Warwick (26f) and possibilities here if tuned-up.
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4th (11) (7/1 -8%) Vaziani
7/1(-8%)
(11) Vaziani 7/1, Left inauspicious reappearance display well behind when going close off a similar mark at Kempton (24.5f) recently. Reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. Blinkers applied.
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5th (9) (6/1 -9%) Wildfire Warrior
6/1(-9%)
(9) Wildfire Warrior 6/1, Jumped poorly but still managed to open his account in 21f Ludlow novice hurdle last November. Looked rusty on return/handicap bow in a first-time hood at Sandown and should be sharper now.
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6th (10) (22/1 +33%) Good And Hardy
22/1(+33%)
(10) Good And Hardy 22/1, Dual hurdles winner during 2019/20 campaign, including over this C&D. However, struggled over fences last season and beaten a fair way back in this sphere on return at Ffos Las.
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7th (3) (40/1 -82%) Jepeck
40/1(-82%)
(3) Jepeck 40/1, Failed to complete on 4 of his 5 starts over fences last season, but he did perform with credit when third of 8 off a 2 lb higher mark in this sphere at Plumpton in March. Not entirely ruled out.
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|PU| (1) (40/1 -150%) Tobefair
40/1(-150%)
(1) Tobefair 40/1, Very useful hurdler at his best and has slipped to a dangerous-looking mark. However, he has looked a shadow of his former self in 3 starts since returning from a break in September.
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|PU| (5) (40/1 -100%) Point Of Principle
40/1(-100%)
(5) Point Of Principle 40/1, Winner of just one of his 14 starts in this sphere and was never travelling prior to being pulled up on recent chase debut at Sandown. Now tried in a visor.
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|PU| (7) (50/1 -400%) Beau Bay
50/1(-400%)
(7) Beau Bay 50/1, Back to best when landing Grand Sefton at Aintree last December and went in again in a Doncaster veterans' event in February. On a potentially handy mark back in this sphere and he's one to consider.
LTO Selection:
12:47 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(7) Palmers Hill 7.5/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who is unexposed over fences and had a bit up his sleeve when scoring at Wetherby 21 days ago. Every chance he's still ahead of his mark.
(12) (33/1 -136%) Five Star Getaway
33/1(-136%)
(12) Five Star Getaway 33/1, Ex-pointer who progressed rapidly upon going chasing last term, easily winning 3 handicaps. Should have come on for Chepstow return, so may well get back on the up.
(13) (40/1 -21%) Nietzsche
40/1(-21%)
(13) Nietzsche 40/1, Useful chaser who ran poorly at Uttoxeter in May, then jumped ponderously before refusing at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. possible that his enthusiasm is waning.
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1st (10) (12/1 +33%) Clan Legend
12/1(+33%)
(10) Clan Legend 12/1, In good form last season, including a win in this corresponding race (from 6 lb lower) last year. Solid return when third at Ayr 18 days ago, so all set for a bold showing despite his advancing years.
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2nd (1) (22/1 -144%) Riders Onthe Storm
22/1(-144%)
(1) Riders Onthe Storm 22/1, Looked a classy chaser in 2019/20 but lost his way for Nigel Twiston-Davies last season, so returns from 9 months off with plenty to prove.
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|F| (9) (4/1 +0%) Galahad Quest
4/1(+0%)
(9) Galahad Quest 4/1, Grade 2 hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Haydock (19.9f) in February. Better than result both outings this season, so claims if they go a solid gallop.
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|F| (11) (9/1 +10%) Midnightreferendum
9/1(+10%)
(11) Midnightreferendum 9/1, Useful mare who looked as good as ever when runner-up in listed company at Market Rasen on reappearance. Mark remains a fair one and this bigger field/stronger pace should suit her.
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|PU| (4) (4/1 +38%) Annual Invictus
4/1(+38%)
(4) Annual Invictus 4/1, Progressive novice hurdler and quickly even better over fences, landing Cheltenham handicap over this trip in October before easily landing the odds in a match at Plumpton. Excellent claims.
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|PU| (6) (6.5/1 -30%) Pink Legend
6.5/1(-30%)
(6) Pink Legend 6.5/1, Highly likeable chaser who returned with a career-best effort to make all at Ascot on reappearance, albeit capitalising on the shortcomings of others to some degree. Should give her all again.
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|PU| (5) (8/1 +43%) Reserve Tank
8/1(+43%)
(5) Reserve Tank 8/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who hasn't won for a while but was in the process of running well when falling at Stratford 37 days ago. Not a forlorn hope.
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|PU| (3) (10/1 -67%) Umbrigado
10/1(-67%)
(3) Umbrigado 10/1, Made big strides forward over fences last season, completing hat-trick in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury in March. Satisfactory couple of spins over hurdles so far this term, so one to consider.
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|PU| (8) (22/1 -22%) No Getaway
22/1(-22%)
(8) No Getaway 22/1, Easy winner of Sandown handicap chase in February and shaped as if still in form (found little) on sole start since. Unexposed in this sphere and yard are likely to have him fit for this return.
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|PU| (2) (28/1 -27%) The Big Bite
28/1(-27%)
(2) The Big Bite 28/1, Winning start for this yard on return at Aintree last term and followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in defeat. Let down by jumping the last twice, though, so others make more appeal.
LTO Selection:
12:55 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(2) Bean In Trouble 3.5/1, Arrives in good nick, close third third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f) 24 days ago. Weighted to go well again.
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2nd (6) (5.5/1 +54%) Flexi Furlough
5.5/1(+54%)
(6) Flexi Furlough 5.5/1, Yet to add to her bumper success, but she posted creditable third of 14 in handicap at Ayr (19.5f) 18 days ago. Can't be discounted stepped up to 3m.
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3rd (1) (8/1 -60%) Go Chique
8/1(-60%)
(1) Go Chique 8/1, 10/3, good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f) 16 days ago. Ought to be competitive again nudged up 1 lb.
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4th (4) (5/1 -67%) Mister Sweets
5/1(-67%)
(4) Mister Sweets 5/1, Improved form on his handicap bow when idling winner at Market Rasen (20.6f) 23 days ago. Still has few miles on the clock, and open to more progress now back up to 3m. Player.
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5th (8) (28/1 -75%) Jessiemac
28/1(-75%)
(8) Jessiemac 28/1, Back on track when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f) 18 days ago. Enters calculations off 2 lb lower mark.
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6th (7) (25/1 +0%) Rumble B
25/1(+0%)
(7) Rumble B 25/1, First run since leaving Sarah Humphrey when only seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f) 19 days ago, going in snatches. More is needed now.
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7th (5) (6/1 +8%) Getthepot
6/1(+8%)
(5) Getthepot 6/1, Gained his breakthrough win for Graeme McPherson at Ayr in May. Encouraging fourth on yard bow in 21f handicap here 36 days ago, needing stiffer test, so well in the mix on his first go at 3m.
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8th (3) (5/1 +55%) Skipthescales
5/1(+55%)
(3) Skipthescales 5/1, C&D winner who made an encouraging start for his new yard on back of a wind op when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f) 28 days ago. Merits consideration eased 1 lb now.
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9th (9) (14/1 +0%) Uisce Ur
14/1(+0%)
(9) Uisce Ur 14/1, C&D winner who signed off last term with good third of 16 in 3m handicap at Tauntonin March. Has rejoined former yard and she is no forlorn hope.
LTO Selection:
13:02 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(1) Commander Of Fleet 50/1, 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, still close up when fell 2 out in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Not ruled out.
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2nd (19) (12/1 +52%) A Great View
12/1(+52%)
(19) A Great View 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2018. 20/1, creditable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (20f, good to soft) 28 days ago, running on late. Cheekpieces back on and not taken lightly.
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3rd (11) (16/1 +20%) Ballywilliam Boy
16/1(+20%)
(11) Ballywilliam Boy 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Galway in October. Creditable 3¾ lengths second of 9 to Chicago Time in listed hurdle at Cork (24f, heavy, 9/4) 34 days ago. Not ruled out.
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4th (4) (40/1 -60%) The Jam Man
40/1(-60%)
(4) The Jam Man 40/1, Below form twelfth of 20 to Sassy Yet Classy in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft, 40/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
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5th (16) (20/1 +0%) Mars Harper
20/1(+0%)
(16) Mars Harper 20/1, 16/1, good fifth of 20 to Sassy Yet Classy in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago. No forlorn hope.
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6th (5) (50/1 -150%) Dallas Des Pictons
50/1(-150%)
(5) Dallas Des Pictons 50/1, Good second of 20 to Sassy Yet Classy in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft, 22/1) 20 days ago. Possibilities.
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7th (20) (12/1 -41%) Coventry
12/1(-41%)
(20) Coventry 12/1, 11/1, very good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, heavy) 42 days ago, responding well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously.
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8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Damalisque
12/1(+14%)
(6) Damalisque 12/1, First run since leaving Edward Harty when respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (20f, good to soft, 15/2) 28 days ago. Back up in trip and looks competitive on form.
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9th (14) (9/1 +18%) Folcano
9/1(+18%)
(14) Folcano 9/1, Good sixth of 20 to Sassy Yet Classy in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft, 11/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix.
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|F| (18) (33/1 -65%) Captain Kangaroo
33/1(-65%)
(18) Captain Kangaroo 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Listowel in September. Below form fifth of 9 to Chicago Time in listed hurdle (9/2) at Cork (24f, heavy) 34 days ago. More is needed now.
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|U| (12) (25/1 -150%) Sassy Yet Classy
25/1(-150%)
(12) Sassy Yet Classy 25/1, Career best when winning 20-runner handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago by 3 lengths from Dallas Des Pictons. Not taken lightly despite 8lb rise.
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10th (8) (12/1 -33%) Maze Runner
12/1(-33%)
(8) Maze Runner 12/1, Creditable fourth of 18 in handicap at Naas (16.1f, heavy, 15/2) 34 days ago. 10lb higher now. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter.
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11th (13) (14/1 -17%) Dunboyne
14/1(-17%)
(13) Dunboyne 14/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Looked rusty after 7 months off when eighth at Naas last month. Back up in trip and not dismissed.
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12th (7) (33/1 -32%) Doctor Duffy
33/1(-32%)
(7) Doctor Duffy 33/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with work to do. .
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13th (21) (22/1 -10%) Barbary Master
22/1(-10%)
(21) Barbary Master 22/1, 4/1, good third of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (21.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Yard in good form, so he's in the mix.
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15th (23) (50/1 -25%) Ciao Bella
50/1(-25%)
(23) Ciao Bella 50/1, Seventh of 18 in novice chase at Cork (21f, soft, 10/3) on debut over fences 20 days ago. Switches to hurdles and has work to do.
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16th (2) (2.75/1 +21%) Burning Victory
2.75/1(+21%)
(2) Burning Victory 2.75/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 13/2, excellent second of 32 in handicap at Newmarket (18f, good to soft) on UK flat debut 56 days ago, clear of rest. Player back in this sphere upped in trip.
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17th (10) (22/1 +33%) The Big Dog
22/1(+33%)
(10) The Big Dog 22/1, 2/1, tailed-off third of 4 to Eklat De Rire in listed chase at Wexford (23f, heavy) 40 days ago, finishing tired. Switches from chase to hurdles and should strip fitter.
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18th (9) (16/1 -33%) De Name Escapes Me
16/1(-33%)
(9) De Name Escapes Me 16/1, Good 5¼ lengths fourth of 20 to Sassy Yet Classy in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Trainer going well. Can make presence felt.
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19th (15) (40/1 +0%) Western Run
40/1(+0%)
(15) Western Run 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Pulled up in handicap chase (8/1) at Punchestown (22.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago, so has work to do.
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20th (17) (40/1 -21%) Wearapinkribbon
40/1(-21%)
(17) Wearapinkribbon 40/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Galway (21.9f, heavy) 42 days ago. Something to find on form.
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21st (22) (150/1 -275%) It Could Be You
150/1(-275%)
(22) It Could Be You 150/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, good) 7 days ago, so others appeal more.
(10) Global Agreement 50/1, Unreliable sort who ran one of his lesser races when ninth in 22f handicap at Stratford in May. Plenty more is needed on his return if he's to gain a first success.
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1st (9) (1.5/1 +33%) Naturally High
1.5/1(+33%)
(9) Naturally High 1.5/1, Well backed when scoring easily on his handicap bow at Lingfield (2m) 34 days ago. Hiked up 12 lb but this French listed winner on the Flat has plenty more to offer and holds leading claims.
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2nd (2) (10/1 +17%) Kamaxos
10/1(+17%)
(2) Kamaxos 10/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who matched that level of form when second of 7 in 2m handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 14 days ago. In the mix despite 3 lb rise.
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3rd (1) (14/1 -250%) Triple Trade
14/1(-250%)
(1) Triple Trade 14/1, Has shwon promise on all his three runs, not knocked about when fourth of 16 in 2m novice at Exeter 24 days ago. More to offer now handicapping for in-form yard. Considered.
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5th (6) (10/1 +50%) Vocal Duke
10/1(+50%)
(6) Vocal Duke 10/1, Bagged 2m handicap wins at Uttoxeter and Fakenham in October before good tenth of 18 in 2m handicap at Cheltenham 22 days ago. Highly respected eased 1 lb now.
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6th (8) (40/1 -43%) Across The Channel
40/1(-43%)
(8) Across The Channel 40/1, Off 8 months before never-dangerous eighth in 2m novice hurdle at Kempton 26 days ago. Type to step forward now going into handicaps but his opening mark looks harsh.
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7th (4) (7.5/1 +6%) Happy And Fine
7.5/1(+6%)
(4) Happy And Fine 7.5/1, Ex-French maiden who improved on his yard bow when third of 9 in novice over C&D 27 days ago. Goes into handicaps now and he's not taken lightly off a handy opening mark.
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8th (3) (7.5/1 -50%) City Derby
7.5/1(-50%)
(3) City Derby 7.5/1, Scored at Perth in May and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when fourth of 18 in 2m handicap at Cheltenham 22 days ago. In the picture nudged up only 1 lb.
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|PU| (5) (11/1 -69%) Colden's Dream
11/1(-69%)
(5) Colden's Dream 11/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was running well in 2m Leicester handicap 19 days ago when falling 3 out. One to consider.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(2) One For Rosie 9/1, Useful hurdler and quickly even better over fences for new yard, winning 2m novices at Leicester and Carlisle last season. However, failed to fire on return at Ascot and now tried in cheekpieces.
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1st (10) (14/1 -56%) Iwilldoit
14/1(-56%)
(10) Iwilldoit 14/1, Made winning chase debut at Kelso 2 years ago, but well held sole subsequent start in this sphere and below par over hurdles at Perth when last seen in April.
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2nd (9) (4.5/1 +25%) Colorado Doc
4.5/1(+25%)
(9) Colorado Doc 4.5/1, Notched third success under Rules when landing a Worcester novice hurdle on return in October. Solid second back in this sphere at Newbury (19.8f) recently and moving back up in trip should help.
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3rd (8) (7.5/1 +0%) Eclair Surf
7.5/1(+0%)
(8) Eclair Surf 7.5/1, Quickly made up into a useful chaser last term, winning in mud at Hereford and Sandown. Still bang there when falling 3 out on return at Bangor and he's now without each-way hope.
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4th (6) (8.5/1 -31%) Run To Milan
8.5/1(-31%)
(6) Run To Milan 8.5/1, Ended last season on a high, gaining breakthrough success over fences at Exeter (24.2f). Good third on return over the same C&D and high on the list here, despite going up 5 lb for that.
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5th (1) (14/1 -27%) Truckers Lodge
14/1(-27%)
(1) Truckers Lodge 14/1, Most impressive winner of Midlands Grand National in 2020. Creditable seventh in latest edition of that marathon when last seen in March and couldn't rule out here off a 3 lb lower mark.
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6th (3) (8/1 +11%) Ami Desbois
8/1(+11%)
(3) Ami Desbois 8/1, Four years since last win over fences, but produced a couple of good efforts in 3m handicaps last season after 11 months off. Resumes on a fair mark and one to consider on debut for new yard.
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7th (4) (4.5/1 +36%) Laskalin
4.5/1(+36%)
(4) Laskalin 4.5/1, Useful chaser in France, successful 4 times over fences (latest in January). However, he failed to land a blow on British debut at Wetherby in October and remains on a tough-looking mark.
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8th (7) (5.5/1 -10%) St Barts
5.5/1(-10%)
(7) St Barts 5.5/1, Winning pointer/hurdler who confirmed promise of chase debut when making all at Newbury (23.4f) last December. Below par at Uttoxeter next time, but it's still early days for this 7-y-o.
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9th (11) (22/1 -10%) Supreme Escape
22/1(-10%)
(11) Supreme Escape 22/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who scored twice over fences here last term. However, his profile is starting to look rather patchy and hurdles reappearance effort at Aintree was underwhelming.
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|PU| (5) (16/1 -113%) Springtown Lake
16/1(-113%)
(5) Springtown Lake 16/1, Talented sort who ran well when fifth in Grand Sefton at Aintree last December. Well held both subsequent starts, though, and needs to bounce back on return/debut for new yard.
LTO Selection:
13:22 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(6) Lady Pacifico 9/1, 27,000 gns purchase having showed fair form on Flat and she impressed to make a winning hurdles debut at Leicester (15.5f) 3 weeks ago, jumping soundly. Looks the type to improve further.
(10) (200/1 +0%) Tiki Fire
200/1(+0%)
(10) Tiki Fire 200/1, Fair maiden on Flat for Karl Burke (stays 1½m). Changed hands for 10,000 gns but didn't offer much short-term encouragement when well held seventh on hurdles bow at Fakenham (2m) in October.
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1st (8) (8/1 +0%) Sea Sessions
8/1(+0%)
(8) Sea Sessions 8/1, Fair Flat winner who has made a sound start over hurdles, not helped by the steady gallop when runner-up at Down Royal (16.8f) on her latest outing in October. However, others appeal more on balance.
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2nd (4) (10/1 +29%) Calvados
10/1(+29%)
(4) Calvados 10/1, Irish raider who landed a Ballinrobe juvenile (16.3f) in August and best effort yet when third at Punchestown in October, no extra run-in. This demands more though if she's to resume winning ways.
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3rd (11) (1.5/1 +8%) White Pepper
1.5/1(+8%)
(11) White Pepper 1.5/1, Fairly useful on Flat and all the better for hurdles debut when running away with a Galway juvenile hurdle (16.4f) in October. Highly likely there is more to come and of obvious interest here.
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5th (7) (5.5/1 +39%) Malakahna
5.5/1(+39%)
(7) Malakahna 5.5/1, Won 1½m maiden on second of 2 starts in France in June. Acquired for €40,000 thereafter and perfect start to hurdling career when landing Fakenham juvenile (2m) in October. Player with more to come.
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6th (2) (10/1 +29%) Aliomaana
10/1(+29%)
(2) Aliomaana 10/1, Made amends for her luckless departure previously when readily taking a Perth juvenile (16.2f) in September. Similar form in defeat both starts since and she should give another good account.
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7th (5) (80/1 -142%) Kalma
80/1(-142%)
(5) Kalma 80/1, Dual winner on Flat (at upto 1½m) this year but below best latterly and well-beaten behind Malakahna on hurdles bow at Fakenham last time. In good hands but she can only be watched at present.
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|F| (1) (11/1 -22%) Addosh
11/1(-22%)
(1) Addosh 11/1, Flat winner who quickened up nicely to take Market Rasen event in September and in process of running well but for falling in stronger company both starts since. Remains open to improvement.
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|PU| (3) (33/1 +0%) Angels Landing
33/1(+0%)
(3) Angels Landing 33/1, Fair Flat winner (at 11f) and similar form over hurdles, stepping up on her Ludlow debut third when runner-up behind Lady Pacifico at Leicester (15.5f) 3 weeks ago. However, more needed to feature.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(8) Saint Palais 0.83/1, Made promising start over fences for current yard when bagging 23f handicap at Worcester 45 days ago, jumping really well. Up 7 lb but form has been franked and he's weighted to go in again.
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2nd (6) (28/1 -180%) Cobra De Mai
28/1(-180%)
(6) Cobra De Mai 28/1, It's now thirteen runs since his last win in 2019, and pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f) 28 days ago. Others are preferred.
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3rd (5) (40/1 -100%) Chef D'Oeuvre
40/1(-100%)
(5) Chef D'Oeuvre 40/1, Off 7 months and had wind op before being pulled up in handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f) 14 days ago. More is required.
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4th (2) (2.75/1 +8%) Castle Robin
2.75/1(+8%)
(2) Castle Robin 2.75/1, Point winner who improved on chasing debut when landing 9-runner handicap at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Open to progress, and he's in the mix.
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5th (1) (66/1 -450%) Minella Till Dawn
66/1(-450%)
(1) Minella Till Dawn 66/1, Consistent Irish chaser for Gordon Elliott who ended last term with rare poor run when pulled up in handicap at Punchestown 7 months ago. Sort to bounce back on his return.
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6th (3) (50/1 -317%) Rocky's Treasure
50/1(-317%)
(3) Rocky's Treasure 50/1, C&D winner but he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (27.3f) 20 days ago. Has a bit to prove now.
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7th (4) (20/1 -11%) Admiral Barratry
20/1(-11%)
(4) Admiral Barratry 20/1, Opened his chase account at Fakenham in January but off 7 months since poor twelfth in handicap at Ayr. Needs to hit the ground running on his return.
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|PU| (7) (6/1 -33%) Sirwilliamwallace
6/1(-33%)
(7) Sirwilliamwallace 6/1, Off 7 months before respectable third in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on now, and he's not ruled out.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 -257%) Grange Ranger
50/1(-257%)
(9) Grange Ranger 50/1, Course winner but he looked rusty after 6 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap chase over C&D 35 days ago. Can give a good account with that run under his belt.
LTO Selection:
13:37 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(2) Dancing On My Own , Useful hurdler. Back from long absence to win 6-runner maiden at Killarney (17f, soft, 5/4) on debut over fences 62 days ago, keeping on well. May do better.
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1st (6) (0.25/1 +31%) Riviere D'etel
0.25/1(+31%)
(6) Riviere D'etel 0.25/1, Fairly useful juvenile hurdler last term and has taken very well to fences on return, readily making all in Fairyhouse maiden and Punchestown Grade 2. More to come and hard to beat.
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2nd (5) (22/1 +12%) Take All
22/1(+12%)
(5) Take All 22/1, Useful chaser. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 36 lengths fourth of 6 to Riviere D'etel in Craddockstown Novices' Chase (14/1) at Punchestown (16.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
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3rd (4) (200/1 -700%) Jacksons Gold
200/1(-700%)
(4) Jacksons Gold 200/1, Useful hurdler. 5/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Thurles (22f, good) on debut over fences 16 days ago. Down in trip. Likely to improve.
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4th (3) (18/1 -227%) Dreal Deal
18/1(-227%)
(3) Dreal Deal 18/1, Useful hurdler. Won times last season. Below form tailed-off seventh of 12 to My Drogo in Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) on final start. Pitched in at deep end on chase debut.
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5th (7) (20/1 -43%) Hurricane Georgie
20/1(-43%)
(7) Hurricane Georgie 20/1, Fairly useful chaser. Winner of maiden at Downpatrick in September. 7/4, creditable second of 5 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (19.8f, good) 6 days ago.
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6th (1) (8/1 +6%) Embittered
8/1(+6%)
(1) Embittered 8/1, Smart hurdler. Useful chaser. Bit below form 29 lengths third of 6 to Riviere D'etel in Craddockstown Novices' Chase at Punchestown (16.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 21 days ago.
LTO Selection:
13:43 Navan Maiden Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
(2) Edwardstone 3.35/1, Smart and reliable hurdler who was brought down 4 out in the Warwick race won by Do Your Job on his chase debut and gained compensation back there 12 days later. Should go well.
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2nd (6) (10/1 -25%) War Lord
10/1(-25%)
(6) War Lord 10/1, Useful hurdler who has fast made up into a smart chaser, winning Newton Abbot novice handicap before fending off Minella Drama in Carlisle graduation event. More to come.
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3rd (5) (1.88/1 +6%) Third Time Lucki
1.88/1(+6%)
(5) Third Time Lucki 1.88/1, Useful winning hurdler who has returned from wind surgery with a pair of novice chase wins at Cheltenham, the latter a Grade 2 by 4¾ lengths from Sebastopol. The one to beat again.
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4th (4) (16/1 -33%) Stolen Silver
16/1(-33%)
(4) Stolen Silver 16/1, Made a winning start for new trainer Sam Thomas in 3-runner Market Rasen novice handicap in October. Better form (smart) when narrowly denied in Cheltenham handicap since but this tougher again.
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5th (3) (7/1 +42%) Minella Drama
7/1(+42%)
(3) Minella Drama 7/1, Smart hurdler who made winning start over fences in 2m Uttoxeter novice handicap. Edged out by War Lord in Carlisle graduation event since but it was still a decent run. Remains capable of better.
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|F| (1) (22/1 -57%) Do Your Job
22/1(-57%)
(1) Do Your Job 22/1, Smart novice hurdler last season and this point winner made a successful start to his chase career in 2m Warwick novice last month. No reason why he won't prove at least as good over fences.
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|PU| (7) (7.5/1 -50%) Il Ridoto
7.5/1(-50%)
(7) Il Ridoto 7.5/1, Pretty useful over hurdles/fences in France. Comfortably held by War Lord on Newton Abbot British debut but proved a different proposition when readily landing a Newbury handicap last week. Player.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(7) Faustinovick 6.5/1, Maiden who found only one too good on each of his last 5 starts over fences last season, latterly at Plumpton (25.7f) in March. Experience should count for plenty on back of a wind op. Yard in form.
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1st (6) (6.5/1 +35%) Pats Fancy
6.5/1(+35%)
(6) Pats Fancy 6.5/1, Ffos Las hurdle winner a year ago and kept good company thereafter. Possibly needed the run when fourth of 5 on C&D chase debut in October and 3 lb lower mark now a plus.
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2nd (9) (3/1 +25%) Gericault Roque
3/1(+25%)
(9) Gericault Roque 3/1, Progressive, dual hurdles winner who shaped encouragingly when third on handicap chase debut at Wetherby (19.4f) in October, staying on. More to come now stamina is drawn out further. One to consider.
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3rd (5) (14/1 -56%) Broken Halo
14/1(-56%)
(5) Broken Halo 14/1, Winning pointer who got off the mark over hurdles at Wincanton (21.3f) in March. Not disgraced at Chepstow later that month but pulled up on back of wind op at Sandown last month. Chase debut.
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4th (8) (28/1 -100%) Byzantium Lad
28/1(-100%)
(8) Byzantium Lad 28/1, Winning pointer who looked all about stamina when landing 23.8f maiden hurdle at Ludlow in February. Not in same form at Worcester in April but worth a check in betting now chasing on return.
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5th (3) (20/1 -43%) Global Fame
20/1(-43%)
(3) Global Fame 20/1, Bumper/novice hurdle winner during 2019/20 and best effort thereafter when second over timber at Uttoxeter (20f) in February. Has a point background and market should guide now chasing on return.
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6th (10) (20/1 -43%) Fleminport
20/1(-43%)
(10) Fleminport 20/1, Blinkered when good second in 29f handicap chase at Warwick but that came back in spring 2020 and the headgear is left off on belated return. Betting may well prove the best guide.
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|F| (1) (4.5/1 +0%) Mario De Pail
4.5/1(+0%)
(1) Mario De Pail 4.5/1, Useful hurdles winner who produced a promising first effort over fences without posing a threat to Pic D'Orhy on return/chase debut at Ffos Las (20.9f) in October. Should go well again upped in trip.
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|F| (13) (11/1 +8%) Potters Venture
11/1(+8%)
(13) Potters Venture 11/1, Placed in points and fairly useful form over hurdles. Still lightly raced and entitled to come on for last month's Warwick reappearance/chase debut display. Up in trip.
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|PU| (2) (4.5/1 +44%) Sizable Sam
4.5/1(+44%)
(2) Sizable Sam 4.5/1, Strong gelding who showed fairly useful form over hurdles last term, winning twice. Extended 18f looked against him when fifth on chase bow at Ascot in October and this more suitable. Type to improve.
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|PU| (11) (18/1 -13%) Manvers House
18/1(-13%)
(11) Manvers House 18/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who was on the retreat when all but coming down 2 out on chase debut at Newbury (19.8f) 4 weeks ago. Still, he's another who should do better.
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|PU| (12) (50/1 -52%) Champagne Rhythm
50/1(-52%)
(12) Champagne Rhythm 50/1, Promise in bumpers and fairly useful form over hurdles, landing maiden here (19.5f) in February. Not figured either start over fences in recent weeks and others appeal more on that basis.
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|PU| (4) (66/1 -371%) Downtown Getaway
66/1(-371%)
(4) Downtown Getaway 66/1, One-time useful handicap hurdler for Nicky Henderson but sole outing for Willie Mullins and this yard (chase bow) was underwhelming. Tongue strap on for 1st time
LTO Selection:
13:57 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(3) Protektorat 4.5/1, Enjoyed fine first season over fences last term, culminating in Grade 1 success here. Strong at the finish when runner-up in big Cheltenham handicap (20.2f) on return and this trip should be ideal.
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2nd (2) (2.5/1 +17%) Native River
2.5/1(+17%)
(2) Native River 2.5/1, Bagged this prize in 2019 and added the Cotswolds Chase to his big-race haul last season. Well below par here when last seen in April, but will be a danger to all if conditions are testing.
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3rd (4) (8/1 +33%) Sam Brown
8/1(+33%)
(4) Sam Brown 8/1, Good third of 6 to Imperial Aura in intermediate chase at Carlisle last November, and far from disgraced in a Punchestown handicap back from a break in May. However, this is tougher.
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|F| (6) (25/1 +75%) The Two Amigos
25/1(+75%)
(6) The Two Amigos 25/1, Likeable stayer who did little wrong last season, notably finishing second in the Welsh National at Chepstow. Last win was back in January 2019, though, and likely to come up short at this level.
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|PU| (5) (4/1 +20%) Simply The Betts
4/1(+20%)
(5) Simply The Betts 4/1, Major improver over fences during 2019/20 season. Limited to just one appearance last term, but shaped well on return for new yard in big Cheltenham handicap and this trip should be within range.
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|PU| (1) (7/1 -133%) Imperial Aura
7/1(-133%)
(1) Imperial Aura 7/1, Emphatic Ascot Grade 2 winner last term and while he's failed to complete on each of his 3 starts since, he travelled well prior to falling 7 out on return in the Betfair Chase at Haydock. Claims.
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|PU| (7) (14/1 +44%) Tiger Roll
14/1(+44%)
(7) Tiger Roll 14/1, Dual Grand National winner who returned to form when landing the Glenfarclas Chase for the third time at Cheltenham in March. Failed to fire here next time, though, and likely to need the run.
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|PU| (8) (14/1 +86%) Wishing And Hoping
14/1(+86%)
(8) Wishing And Hoping 14/1, Picked up where he left off last season when making a successful reappearance in a C&D handicap in October, but this 11-y-o has much more on his plate now upped in class.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(4) No Risk Des Flos 5/1, €200,000 purchase who doubled hurdles tally in a Southwell novice (15.8f) in March. Possible return/handicap debut was needed at Fontwell (19.2f) in October and better showing expected back at 2m.
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2nd (5) (28/1 -180%) Drumconnor Lad
28/1(-180%)
(5) Drumconnor Lad 28/1, Looked as good as ever when successful over fences at Ayr (16.5f) last autumn. Never scaled same heights thereafter, last of 3 to finish at Wetherby (15f) in January. May need this on return.
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3rd (2) (2/1 +20%) Haafapiece
2/1(+20%)
(2) Haafapiece 2/1, Consistent handicap hurdler who cashed in off reduced mark on return here (19.7f) in October, staying on to lead final 50 yds. 5 lb higher now but no surprise to see him go well again.
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4th (9) (2/1 +33%) Romeo Brown
2/1(+33%)
(9) Romeo Brown 2/1, Knocked on the door several times last term and back from a break, put it all together for this yard at Hexham (16.2f) 17 days ago, drawing clear quickly. Of interest despite much inflated mark.
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5th (6) (9/1 +0%) Benny's Bridge
9/1(+0%)
(6) Benny's Bridge 9/1, Little impact both starts last term at Cheltenham but did shape as though retaining a chunk of his ability on return/yard debut at Wetherby last month. This will reveal more and mark has eased.
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6th (7) (40/1 -150%) Perfect Man
40/1(-150%)
(7) Perfect Man 40/1, Not disgraced on first run since leaving Sophie Leech when seventh at Cartmel (22.1f, good) in May but didn't run much of a race after 6 months off when well held over 19.7f here. Others preferred.
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7th (3) (16/1 +27%) Lignou
16/1(+27%)
(3) Lignou 16/1, Responded well to positive tactics when doubling hurdles tally in a Kilbeggan novice (19.4f) in April. However, not scaled same heights since, including on yard debut at Haydock 2 weeks ago.
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8th (1) (66/1 -450%) Ornua
66/1(-450%)
(1) Ornua 66/1, Useful chaser who regained winning thread in small field minor event at Tramore (21.5f) in July. Below that level over hurdles at Limerick later that month and others preferred making stable debut.
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9th (8) (33/1 -65%) Laskadine
33/1(-65%)
(8) Laskadine 33/1, Back on song last winter when winning over 2m at Newcastle/Sedgefield. Not returned in much form though, well held at Carlisle (17f) 26 days ago. Return to left-handed track may help now.
LTO Selection:
14:12 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(9) Farouk D'alene 4/1, Dual bumper winner, who made it 2 from 3 over hurdles when landing a Limerick Grade 2 (23f) last December. Successful sole start in points early in career and most interesting now chasing.
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2nd (2) (16/1 +11%) Blue Sari
16/1(+11%)
(2) Blue Sari 16/1, Useful hurdler. Pulled up in minor event hurdle (3/1) at Punchestown (20.6f, good to soft), pushed along before 3 out. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut and interesting what the marke makes of him.
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3rd (1) (3/1 -9%) Ashdale Bob
3/1(-9%)
(1) Ashdale Bob 3/1, Useful hurdler. 11/2, in process of running well when unseating 3 out in novice chase at Gowran (20f) on return/chase debut last month. Jumped fine up to that point and open to improvement.
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4th (15) (18/1 -50%) Velvet Elvis
18/1(-50%)
(15) Velvet Elvis 18/1, Useful hurdler. Fifteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (24f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut.
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5th (11) (3.35/1 -12%) Keskonrisk
3.35/1(-12%)
(11) Keskonrisk 3.35/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November 2020. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien.
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6th (7) (14/1 +36%) Everglow
14/1(+36%)
(7) Everglow 14/1, Promising individual. First run since leaving Philip Hobbs when fifth of 14 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21f, good to soft) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Tongue strap back on and better to come.
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7th (4) (10/1 +0%) Champagne Gold
10/1(+0%)
(4) Champagne Gold 10/1, Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Caught the eye when midfield in a Down Royal maiden chase (19.5f) on return in October, noted finishing with running left. Looks sure to improve.
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8th (3) (200/1 -60%) Carrolls Cottage
200/1(-60%)
(3) Carrolls Cottage 200/1, Useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Fell in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good to soft, 150/1) 14 days ago, beaten when falling at the last. Handicaps may be more his bag later on.
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9th (6) (8.5/1 +15%) Diol Ker
8.5/1(+15%)
(6) Diol Ker 8.5/1, 6/1, bit below form fifth of 18 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago, one paced entering straight. Couple of others make more appeal.
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10th (16) (33/1 -32%) Darrens Hope
33/1(-32%)
(16) Darrens Hope 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/1, second of 7 in novice chase at Cork (16.7f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago, plugging on past beaten rivals in the straight. More needed.
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11th (18) (100/1 -25%) Hardy Bloke
100/1(-25%)
(18) Hardy Bloke 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, third of 9 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) 23 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip.
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12th (13) (33/1 -32%) Silver Sheen
33/1(-32%)
(13) Silver Sheen 33/1, Useful winner at 25f over hurdles. Promising start over fences when fifth of 11 in novice at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 41 days ago and likely improver with that under his belt.
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14th (8) (200/1 -400%) Fangio De Vassy
200/1(-400%)
(8) Fangio De Vassy 200/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 80/1, seventh of 18 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 14 days ago. May do better again in this sphere.
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15th (12) (300/1 -50%) Krabat
300/1(-50%)
(12) Krabat 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 14 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21f, good to soft, 300/1) 25 days ago. May do better once sent handicapping in due course.
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16th (17) (500/1 -150%) Glen Ava
500/1(-150%)
(17) Glen Ava 500/1, Once-raced maiden. 300/1 and cheekpieces on, last of 8 in novice chase at Thurles (22f, good) on NH debut 16 days ago. Passed over here.
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17th (14) (500/1 -150%) The Dukes Nephew
500/1(-150%)
(14) The Dukes Nephew 500/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, ninth of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (24f, good to soft) on debut over fences 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
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18th (5) (40/1 -82%) Column Of Fire
40/1(-82%)
(5) Column Of Fire 40/1, Smart winner at 20f over hurdles. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 18 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 14 days ago. This should reveal more.
LTO Selection:
14:18 Navan Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
(3) Greaneteen 12/1, Runner-up in this last year before showing top-class form in the spring, notably when landing the Celebration Chase over C&D in April. Shaped as if needing return at Exeter and better expected now.
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2nd (4) (12/1 +14%) Hitman
12/1(+14%)
(4) Hitman 12/1, Quickly made up into a smart novice last term. Creditable second in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on return but this looks a tough ask for all he remains with potential as a chaser. Tongue strap on.
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3rd (1) (14/1 +22%) Captain Guinness
14/1(+22%)
(1) Captain Guinness 14/1, Smart chaser who proved too free when third in last season's Arkle. Back on track when winning Naas Grade 3 on return but plenty to find up against some top-class opposition.
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4th (5) (4/1 -45%) Nube Negra
4/1(-45%)
(5) Nube Negra 4/1, Denied a clear run when ½-length second in Queen Mother Champion Chase. Failed to give running behind Chacun Pour Soi at Punchestown next time but impressive win in Grade 2 at Cheltenham on return.
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5th (2) (0.62/1 +25%) Chacun Pour Soi
0.62/1(+25%)
(2) Chacun Pour Soi 0.62/1, Top-class chaser. Failed to land the odds in Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham but quickly back to his very best with a dominant win in the Punchestown Champion Chase. Hard to beat on return.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(10) Ree Okka 1.1/1, Irish point winner who made a highly encouraging Rules debut when second in a novice at Aintree 41 days ago. That form is working out, so he's worth a chance to go one better.
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2nd (5) (2.75/1 +21%) Complete Unknown
2.75/1(+21%)
(5) Complete Unknown 2.75/1, Impressive winner of a bumper at Thurles on Rules debut and, having been picked up for six figures, made a satisfactory hurdling/stable debut when third at Warwick a month ago. Should improve.
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4th (11) (150/1 -355%) Seventeen O Four
150/1(-355%)
(11) Seventeen O Four 150/1, Fair on the Flat (albeit below form last time) and bred to take to hurdling, so not completely discounted starting out for a new yard.
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5th (6) (33/1 -50%) Concrete King
33/1(-50%)
(6) Concrete King 33/1, Multiple Irish point winner who has also shown ability under Rules, not knocked about when fourth in a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Might prove to be more of a handicap type.
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6th (1) (16/1 +11%) Kenyan Cowboy
16/1(+11%)
(1) Kenyan Cowboy 16/1, Modest hurdler who produced a career best to land a C&D handicap 15 days ago but now looks firmly up against it conceding weight to much classier types.
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7th (7) (28/1 -75%) Iberio
28/1(-75%)
(7) Iberio 28/1, Overcame inexperience to land a Newton Abbot bumper on debut in October, but jumped ponderously switched to hurdling at Worcester the following month.
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9th (4) (125/1 -346%) Colonial Empire
125/1(-346%)
(4) Colonial Empire 125/1, Perfect start when 10-length winner of an Exeter bumper in April. Stepped up on hurdling debut and caught the eye when fourth of 11 in a novice at Ffos Las 27 days ago. Step up in trip should suit.
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11th (13) (10/1 +9%) The Plimsoll Line
10/1(+9%)
(13) The Plimsoll Line 10/1, Third both starts in bumpers at Exeter last term and solid efforts both starts to date over hurdles. Others have a bit more potential, though.
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12th (15) (100/1 -257%) Dancing Dani
100/1(-257%)
(15) Dancing Dani 100/1, Winning pointer who exceeded market expectations when runner-up from the front in a mares' novice hurdle at Newton Abbot. Failed to back it up, though, and she'll probably need this return.
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13th (14) (300/1 -20%) Tout Paris
300/1(-20%)
(14) Tout Paris 300/1, Showed little over fences for Sean Thomas Doyle and, consequently, makes no appeal on first hurdling outing for a new yard after 7 months off.
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|PU| (16) (300/1 -100%) Scealoghan
300/1(-100%)
(16) Scealoghan 300/1, Looked rather limited in Irish bumpers, so hard to fancy on hurdling/stable debut.
LTO Selection:
14:32 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(5) Mighty Thunder 12/1, Vastly improved last season, bagging fourth win of the campaign in Scottish National at Ayr. Should be sharper for Cheltenham return but probably wants more of a stamina test.
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1st (13) (4/1 +43%) Snow Leopardess
4/1(+43%)
(13) Snow Leopardess 4/1, Took well to fences last season and looked better than ever when making a winning return at Bangor last month, producing a superb display of jumping. Obvious candidate for this race.
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2nd (19) (16/1 +20%) Hill Sixteen
16/1(+20%)
(19) Hill Sixteen 16/1, Useful chaser who was back to form when third at Newton Abbot on final outing for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Shaped as if needing run for new yard at Carlisle but up against it here (4 lb out of weights).
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3rd (17) (14/1 +0%) Checkitout
14/1(+0%)
(17) Checkitout 14/1, Improved with back-to-back 3m wins at Southwell and Ludlow in the spring. Back to form when runner-up at Ascot on return but more needed from 3 lb out of the weights.
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4th (8) (66/1 -32%) Domaine De L'isle
66/1(-32%)
(8) Domaine De L'isle 66/1, Back to his smart best after a wind op when landing handicaps at Kempton and Cheltenham in the spring. However, offered little short-term encouragement at Cheltenham on return.
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5th (12) (6.5/1 +35%) Achille
6.5/1(+35%)
(12) Achille 6.5/1, Progressed well in 2018/19, winning 3 of 5 starts. Very lightly raced since but back with 3 excellent runs last season, sixth in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter latest. Not taken lightly.
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6th (14) (33/1 +0%) Didero Vallis
33/1(+0%)
(14) Didero Vallis 33/1, Returned to form when striking at Catterick (25f) in February and signed off with good Kelso third in first-time cheekpieces. However, turned in a lacklustre effort at Ascot on return.
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7th (3) (12/1 -20%) Kimberlite Candy
12/1(-20%)
(3) Kimberlite Candy 12/1, Second in last 2 runnings of this with a wide-margin victory in the Classic Chase at Warwick in between. Little went right in Grand National since and likely contender again.
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8th (16) (33/1 +18%) Cobolobo
33/1(+18%)
(16) Cobolobo 33/1, Improved again when making all at Exeter (3m) last season and backed that up with a good second at Ascot. However, struggled in high-end handicaps last 2 starts. Off 8 months. 2 lb out of weights.
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9th (4) (16/1 -14%) Tout Est Permis
16/1(-14%)
(4) Tout Est Permis 16/1, Mixed record last season and pulled up in Grand National final start (lost place when blundered first Canal Turn). Did at least offer something to build on when fifth of 16 at Navan on return.
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|F| (11) (7.5/1 +6%) Mac Tottie
7.5/1(+6%)
(11) Mac Tottie 7.5/1, Ended 2020/21 on a high and all the better for return when winning Grand Sefton here 4 weeks ago, producing a career best tackling these fences for the first time. High on shortlist up 7 lb.
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|U| (1) (7/1 +30%) Chris's Dream
7/1(+30%)
(1) Chris's Dream 7/1, Has an excellent record fresh and shaped well in the Grand National when last seen in April, still in fourth when unseated rider 4 out. Needs considering.
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|U| (9) (11/1 -10%) Vieux Lion Rouge
11/1(-10%)
(9) Vieux Lion Rouge 11/1, Regular in this race, adding to his 2016 success when beating Kimberlite Candy by 24 lengths in last year's renewal off 5 lb lower. Presumably had a pipe-opener for this at Chepstow on return.
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|U| (10) (22/1 +33%) Snow Falcon
22/1(+33%)
(10) Snow Falcon 22/1, Kept busy this season and holding his form well, though at the same time not looking the force of old. Cheekpieces left off.
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10th (15) (22/1 +0%) Hogan's Height
22/1(+0%)
(15) Hogan's Height 22/1, Stormed to victory in the Grand Sefton over these fences in 2019 but it's been slim pickings in 6 outings since.
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|PU| (18) (22/1 -38%) Le Breuil
22/1(-38%)
(18) Le Breuil 22/1, Smart staying chaser who landed NH Chase at Cheltenham Festival in 2019. However, expensive to follow since and struggled at Fontwell on return. 4 lb out of weights.
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|PU| (2) (33/1 -32%) Lord Du Mesnil
33/1(-32%)
(2) Lord Du Mesnil 33/1, All stamina and resumed winning ways in Grand National Trial at Haydock in the mud in February. However, let down by jumping at Auteuil in May and in the Grand Sefton over these fences last season.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(4) Sidi Ismael 6.5/1, Won staying Kelso handicap hurdle for Keith Dalgleish in April and back on scoresheet at first time of asking for new stable in 23f Lingfield handicap last month. Chase debut with cheekpieces added.
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2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Geryville
5/1(+0%)
(3) Geryville 5/1, French recruit who belied odds of 40/1 to make successful start for Micky Hammond in 19f course handicap 35 days ago, forging clear in a manner which suggests this longer trip should be within range.
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3rd (9) (22/1 +12%) Golden Robin
22/1(+12%)
(9) Golden Robin 22/1, Hexham handicap hurdle winner last season. Respectable fourth on her completed start over hurdles this term ahead of this switch to fences over a longer trip.
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4th (1) (5/1 -43%) Tallow For Coal
5/1(-43%)
(1) Tallow For Coal 5/1, Point winner who built on a promising chase debut third when taking a 23f Worcester handicap under Page Fuller 22 days ago. More to come and a 6 lb rise may not stop him.
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5th (5) (12/1 -20%) Onchan
12/1(-20%)
(5) Onchan 12/1, Placed on 3 of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 25.5f last term but always on the back foot after an early blunder on Aintree chase debut/reappearance 4 weeks ago.
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6th (10) (18/1 -13%) Morozov Cocktail
18/1(-13%)
(10) Morozov Cocktail 18/1, Reached the frame in 3 handicap hurdles around 3m last season. Unexposed ahead of chase debut after 7 months off but he could have found a weaker than this one from his mark.
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|F| (8) (12/1 -50%) Alkopop
12/1(-50%)
(8) Alkopop 12/1, Progressive form switched to handicaps over hurdles last winter, winning twice prior to an excellent second at Hereford final outing in March. Could easily have more to offer as a chaser this term.
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|PU| (2) (3.33/1 +26%) Big Nasty
3.33/1(+26%)
(2) Big Nasty 3.33/1, Belatedly shed maiden tag whe making all in 3m Southwell handicap in May. Creditable runner-up efforts both outings since and likely to give another good account.
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|PU| (6) (18/1 -80%) Pennyforapound
18/1(-80%)
(6) Pennyforapound 18/1, Progressive winning hurdler but he looked rusty after 10 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow on his debut over fences. Dual winning pointer who retains potential in this sphere.
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|PU| (7) (50/1 -317%) Present Chief
50/1(-317%)
(7) Present Chief 50/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler. Shaped nicely when third under a patient ride at Worcester on chase debut in September. Has failed to build on that twice since but it's still early days.
LTO Selection:
14:47 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(1) Conflated 2.5/1, C&D winner. 4½ lengths second of 4 to Eklat De Rire in listed chase (10/3) at Wexford (23f, heavy) 40 days ago. Enters calculations.
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2nd (11) (5.5/1 +27%) Golden Jewel
5.5/1(+27%)
(11) Golden Jewel 5.5/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2018. Good second of 8 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, soft, 7/2) 20 days ago.
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4th (7) (2.75/1 -22%) Wa Wa
2.75/1(-22%)
(7) Wa Wa 2.75/1, Promising sort. 8/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Naas (20f, good to soft) 28 days ago, forging clear. Shortlist material.
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5th (10) (18/1 -13%) Stansfield
18/1(-13%)
(10) Stansfield 18/1, Fell in handicap chase (9/1) at Gowran (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
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6th (9) (8/1 +0%) Halsafari
8/1(+0%)
(9) Halsafari 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. Unseated rider in handicap chase (4/1) at Fairyhouse (21f, good) 7 days ago.
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7th (2) (66/1 -100%) Paloma Blue
66/1(-100%)
(2) Paloma Blue 66/1, Unreliable individual. 100/1, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 7 days ago. Back up in trip.
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8th (4) (12/1 -9%) Foxy Jacks
12/1(-9%)
(4) Foxy Jacks 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 12/1, bit below form ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
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9th (8) (22/1 -120%) Soldier At War
22/1(-120%)
(8) Soldier At War 22/1, Fell in handicap chase at this course (24f, good, 33/1) 13 days ago.
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|PU| (5) (33/1 -32%) Charlie Stout
33/1(-32%)
(5) Charlie Stout 33/1, Bit below form ninth of 20 in handicap chase at Galway (18.2f, good, 40/1) 129 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
(1) Highland Hunter 9/1, Ended last season in good form over fences, winning at Carlisle (26f) and signing off with a fine run in the Midlands National. More to come and has found should be ready to go on return.
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2nd (2) (3.5/1 -17%) Deise Aba
3.5/1(-17%)
(2) Deise Aba 3.5/1, Two from two at this track (both in the Masters handicap held in February) and arrives on the back of a pleasing second over hurdles on reappearance, so demands plenty of respect.
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3rd (10) (18/1 +18%) Eclair De Guye
18/1(+18%)
(10) Eclair De Guye 18/1, Scored at Huntingdon last December but off since pulled up at this course in the spring. Has gone well fresh, so he's not one to completely dismiss.
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4th (6) (18/1 -50%) Red Infantry
18/1(-50%)
(6) Red Infantry 18/1, Landed the Grimthorpe at Doncaster last term and not disgraced on either start since, including at Warwick on return. Visor goes back on but others look better handicapped.
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5th (8) (4/1 +38%) Salty Boy
4/1(+38%)
(8) Salty Boy 4/1, Useful ex-Irish hurdler/chaser who confirmed himself a thorough stayer when grinding out victory at Fontwell last time. This is a good deal tougher, but he's relatively unexposed at this sort of trip.
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6th (3) (5/1 +38%) Larry
5/1(+38%)
(3) Larry 5/1, Useful chaser who has been lightly raced in recent seasons but looked as good as ever when landing a 14-runner event under a patient ride at Ascot 35 days ago. May well feature again.
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7th (4) (14/1 -17%) The Mighty Don
14/1(-17%)
(4) The Mighty Don 14/1, Useful chaser at his best. Stepped up on reappearance when runner-up in 5-runner event at Cheltenham last time but this bigger field will put more pressure on his jumping.
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8th (9) (28/1 +15%) Seaston Spirit
28/1(+15%)
(9) Seaston Spirit 28/1, Lost his way towards the end of last season and, while he may strip fitter for his reappearance over hurdles at Ffos Las 27 days ago, it would take a leap of faith to think he can land this.
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|PU| (7) (6/1 -33%) Strictlyadancer
6/1(-33%)
(7) Strictlyadancer 6/1, Patiently-ridden chaser whose form has taken off lately, completing the hat-trick with something to spare at Haydock a fortnight ago. Has more on his plate in a competitive affair.
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|PU| (5) (12/1 -71%) Christmas In April
12/1(-71%)
(5) Christmas In April 12/1, Useful chaser who capitalised on a reduced mark when back to form at Newton Abbot in the spring. Good second at Carlisle on reappearance and remains feasibly treated on old form.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(12) Highway One O Two 25/1, Won a Grade 2 at Kempton as a novice. Bit of a mixed record since, failing to build on his run in an Ascot listed handicap when well-held fifth back there 20 days later. First run beyond 2m.
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1st (10) (2/1 +33%) Tamar Bridge
2/1(+33%)
(10) Tamar Bridge 2/1, Bumper winner who has looked useful when taking novice hurdles at Ayr and Wetherby 8 months apart. Doesn't look overburdened from opening mark of 128 with further progress very much on cards.
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2nd (13) (7/1 +7%) Pounding Poet
7/1(+7%)
(13) Pounding Poet 7/1, Upwardly mobile in handicap hurdles, cosily scoring at Southwell/Warwick in the spring. Made a solid return when second over C&D in October and he's high on the shorltist under Robbie Dunne.
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3rd (6) (12/1 -20%) Kateson
12/1(-20%)
(6) Kateson 12/1, Back down to the same mark as when winning this race for Tom Lacey 12 months ago. Ran poorly over fences on his return for a new yard last month but he may fare better back over smaller obstacles.
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4th (2) (20/1 -25%) Elvis Mail
20/1(-25%)
(2) Elvis Mail 20/1, Useful hurdler/chaser. Might have needed the run when a bit below par on his chase reappearance (made a couple of mistakes). Now back over the smaller obstacles.
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5th (1) (11/1 +31%) Ballyandy
11/1(+31%)
(1) Ballyandy 11/1, Has several good efforts to his name in strong handicaps but his 2 runs this season have been disappointing. Remains to be seen if a step back up in trip improves matters.
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6th (7) (8.5/1 +39%) Straw Fan Jack
8.5/1(+39%)
(7) Straw Fan Jack 8.5/1, Course winner who was a very good second on his 2m Cheltenham reappearance in October but not in the same form in the Greatwood back there 3 weeks later. Steps back up in trip now.
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7th (3) (9/1 -38%) Midnight River
9/1(-38%)
(3) Midnight River 9/1, Useful 3-time novice hurdle winer last term. Jumping fell apart after early error on his Carlisle chase debut/return, behind when eventually coming down 3 out. Retains potential back hurdling.
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8th (9) (16/1 +0%) Storm Nelson
16/1(+0%)
(9) Storm Nelson 16/1, Much improved when racking up a quick hat-trick in handicap hurdles for new yard in the spring. Runs off further 11 lb higher on this reappearance but it would be no surprise if he has more to offer.
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9th (8) (16/1 -33%) Martinhal
16/1(-33%)
(8) Martinhal 16/1, Won maiden/novice hurdles on heavy at Exeter last winter. Bombed out in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham on final start but he returns as an unexposed sort for a good yard.
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|F| (14) (100/1 -400%) Canford Light
100/1(-400%)
(14) Canford Light 100/1, Made bright start over hurdles in Ireland, including 6-length win in 2m Kilbeggan maiden in July. Didn't need to match that to land small-field Ludlow novice on yard debut and this mark demands more.
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10th (11) (14/1 -40%) Winningseverything
14/1(-40%)
(11) Winningseverything 14/1, Lightly raced since scoring twice in 2019 but his 2 handicap fourths this season have been creditable. Will need a bit more if he's to take this but low-mileage profile provides hope. Tongue tie on.
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|PU| (15) (28/1 +15%) Aurora Thunder
28/1(+15%)
(15) Aurora Thunder 28/1, Placed on her last 3 starts in handicap hurdles, the latest at Musselburgh (3m) last month, but she may struggle to extend that run to 4 in this deeper affair.
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|PU| (5) (33/1 -32%) Albert's Back
33/1(-32%)
(5) Albert's Back 33/1, Decisive winner of handicap hurdles at Wetherby and Haydock at a similar time last year. Fell early back at Wetherby in February and not seen again until well held at Carlisle in October.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(9) Mister Beeton 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 5 in bumper (10/1) at Punchestown (16.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
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11th (7) (50/1 -400%) Junior Alliance
50/1(-400%)
(7) Junior Alliance 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 5 in bumper at Punchestown (16.1f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. May improve for that initial experience, but has a bit to find.
(11) Natural History 11/1, Back to something like his smart Flat form when hacking up in a Plumpton handicap hurdle in March. Has proved rather disappointing since, though, and Hudson de Grugy appears to be the stable No 1.
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1st (7) (8.5/1 -6%) Samarrive
8.5/1(-6%)
(7) Samarrive 8.5/1, Winner of sole start in France and created a good impression when landing a Kempton novice on British debut in April. Failed to a blow on Cheltenham reappearance, but he remains with potential.
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2nd (8) (14/1 -56%) Zambezi Fix
14/1(-56%)
(8) Zambezi Fix 14/1, Fairly useful ex-Irish hurdler who was runner-up on each of his 3 completed starts over fences last term. Going well when falling 3 out on Ffos Las return, but improvement needed back in this sphere.
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3rd (10) (20/1 +20%) Thibault
20/1(+20%)
(10) Thibault 20/1, Thrived for new yard last term, landing 2 handicap hurdles and a jumpers bumper. Has continued in good form this time round, second in a decent Haydock handicap latest, but this is more demanding.
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4th (4) (5.5/1 -38%) Benson
5.5/1(-38%)
(4) Benson 5.5/1, Winner of first 3 starts last term, including the 2020 renewal of this race off 8 lb lower. Didn't shape badly following a wind op on return at Cheltenham (21f) and this drop back in trip will help.
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5th (6) (12/1 +25%) Miss Heritage
12/1(+25%)
(6) Miss Heritage 12/1, Most consistent and genuine mare who was runner-up in the C&D Imperial Cup off a 1 lb higher mark in March. By no means disgraced on return at Ascot, but this demands a clear career-best.
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6th (5) (4/1 +43%) Hudson De Grugy
4/1(+43%)
(5) Hudson De Grugy 4/1, Ex-French bumper winner who made it 3 wins from 4 starts over this C&D when landing a 6-runner handicap on return last month. Now 4 lb higher in a stronger race, but merits respect all the same.
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8th (9) (8/1 +6%) Elham Valley
8/1(+6%)
(9) Elham Valley 8/1, Got the better of Hudson de Grugy in a C&D juvenile event on this card last year, and fine third in Fred Winter at Cheltenham in March. Should come on for Ascot reappearance and he's a player..
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9th (12) (50/1 -178%) Heure De Gloire
50/1(-178%)
(12) Heure De Gloire 50/1, Successful in a mares' hurdle on sole start in France, and found just one too good in a Huntingdon juvenile (15.8f) for new yard in March (wind op since). Opening mark looks fair and she's unexposed.
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10th (1) (16/1 +11%) Navajo Pass
16/1(+11%)
(1) Navajo Pass 16/1, Progressed again last term, landing Musselburgh handicap and Haydock Grade 2. However, underperformed at Wincanton when last seen (wind op since) and further progress is needed off this mark.
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|PU| (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Metier
3.33/1(+5%)
(3) Metier 3.33/1, Looked good when winning first 3 starts over timber, including the C&D Tolworth Hurdle. Flopped at the Cheltenham Festival in March, though, and mark for handicap debut in this sphere looks tough.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(6) Heron Creek 40/1, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler Caracci Apache and fairly useful hurdler Aweeminit. Third in point on debut in May and displayed promise in a bumper last month.
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7th (1) (14/1 -17%) Bertie Blue
14/1(-17%)
(1) Bertie Blue 14/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h97) bumper/25f hurdle winner. Has the credentials to make an impact in this discipline, so worth noting if he's strong in the betting
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10th (12) (20/1 -25%) Poet's Corner
20/1(-25%)
(12) Poet's Corner 20/1, £38,000 5-y-o, fifth foal, half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Trafalgar Rock. Dam 9f-1½m winner: Successful sole outing in points and shaped better than result on bumper debut.
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12th (14) (10/1 -25%) We Gotta Getaway
10/1(-25%)
(14) We Gotta Getaway 10/1, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Atlantic Grey. Dam (h78), maiden hurdler, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stays 25f) William Henry. Interesting newcomer.
(1) Los Camachos 11/1, C&D winner who landed back-to-back 7f handicaps at Kempton in September. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 14 days ago, no extra late on. Each-way possibilities.
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3rd (2) (4/1 +38%) Eligible
4/1(+38%)
(2) Eligible 4/1, Losing run stretches back to 2019 but some good efforts in defeat on turf this year. Appeals as being on a workable mark and he's still relatively low-mileage on all-weather. Worth a second look.
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4th (9) (14/1 -40%) Accrington Stanley
14/1(-40%)
(9) Accrington Stanley 14/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 9/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Step back up in trip should help now.
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5th (10) (14/1 -155%) Emjaytwentythree
14/1(-155%)
(10) Emjaytwentythree 14/1, Winner of a Leicester seller (7f) in October. Good second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/1) 14 days ago. Not with this yard long and he's fancied to be in the mix again.
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6th (4) (10/1 +9%) Never Said Nothing
10/1(+9%)
(4) Never Said Nothing 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bath in October. 16/1, not disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 10 days ago. Another not discounted for each-way purposes.
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7th (6) (3/1 +25%) Closing Bell
3/1(+25%)
(6) Closing Bell 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f, 10/1) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve.
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8th (11) (9/1 -20%) Dew You Believe
9/1(-20%)
(11) Dew You Believe 9/1, Shed maiden tag over C&D in August. Not in same form since, albeit not seen to best effect when eighth in handicap here (9.5f) in September, racing wide with no cover. This looks tougher, however.
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9th (8) (16/1 -14%) It's A Love Thing
16/1(-14%)
(8) It's A Love Thing 16/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 30 days ago, always behind. Mark has eased a little more but only of note if strong in the betting.
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10th (3) (22/1 -175%) Critical Thinking
22/1(-175%)
(3) Critical Thinking 22/1, 8-time course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f) in April, racing closer to the pace than ideal. Market best guide on return to action now.
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11th (7) (80/1 -220%) Zumaaty
80/1(-220%)
(7) Zumaaty 80/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Archie Watson when last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 22 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months and this should reveal more.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(4) Last Ammo 2.75/1, Promising type. 10/1 and tongue strap on, fourth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 22 days ago. Should improve.
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2nd (13) (3.33/1 +5%) Yummylicious
3.33/1(+5%)
(13) Yummylicious 3.33/1, Promising individual. Third of 13 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, soft, 9/2) 31 days ago. Should have more to offer. Highly respected.
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4th (9) (40/1 -43%) VE Day
40/1(-43%)
(9) VE Day 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at this C&D on debut 11 days ago. Open to progress.
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10th (7) (40/1 +20%) Spirit Of Uae
40/1(+20%)
(7) Spirit Of Uae 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 80/1) on debut 38 days ago.
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13th (8) (400/1 -300%) Team Endeavour
400/1(-300%)
(8) Team Endeavour 400/1, Once-raced maiden. 300/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D on debut 11 days ago, slowly away.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(3) El Caballo 1.5/1, Evens, confirmed debut promise when won 10-runner minor event at Carlisle (5f, heavy), bit in hand. Off 6 months. More to come up in trip, so could make his presence felt.
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2nd (4) (1.38/1 -52%) Navello
1.38/1(-52%)
(4) Navello 1.38/1, Fairly useful gelding. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 5/1, career best when winning 10-runner nursery at this course (5.1f) 11 days ago, better placed than most. The one to beat.
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3rd (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Dakota Power
4.5/1(+10%)
(1) Dakota Power 4.5/1, C&D winner in October. 11/4, third of 12 in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago. On the upgrade recently, but this is a tricky assignment.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(7) Temple Bruer 14/1, 10/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago. No forlorn hope.
(11) (22/1 +0%) El Hombre
22/1(+0%)
(11) El Hombre 22/1, C&D winner but it's now seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 15/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago. Hard to warm to.
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1st (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Muscika
7.5/1(-67%)
(1) Muscika 7.5/1, 12/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago. Can make presence felt again.
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2nd (2) (5/1 +38%) Politics
5/1(+38%)
(2) Politics 5/1, 13/2, good fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago, not ideally placed. Not ruled out.
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3rd (9) (28/1 -56%) I Am A Dreamer
28/1(-56%)
(9) I Am A Dreamer 28/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020, and below-par tenth of 12 to Muscika in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago. Others are preferred.
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4th (13) (22/1 -38%) Red Walls
22/1(-38%)
(13) Red Walls 22/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (5.1f, 14/1) 33 days ago, just holding on. Not taken lightly despite 2 lb rise.
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5th (4) (5.5/1 -83%) The Lamplighter
5.5/1(-83%)
(4) The Lamplighter 5.5/1, Latest win at Goodwood in June. Good second of 9 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 33 days ago, so he has to be taken seriously nudged up just 1 lb.
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6th (10) (10/1 +38%) One Hart
10/1(+38%)
(10) One Hart 10/1, Course winner. 10/1, below-par fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 7 days ago, so has work to do.
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7th (8) (5/1 +38%) Enduring
5/1(+38%)
(8) Enduring 5/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 11/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on for tapeta debut. Possibilities.
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8th (12) (18/1 -29%) Inevitable Outcome
18/1(-29%)
(12) Inevitable Outcome 18/1, C&D winner but off 9 months since respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW). Needs to hit the ground running.
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9th (5) (10/1 -33%) Phoenix Star
10/1(-33%)
(5) Phoenix Star 10/1, Good second of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago. Back up in trip, and he can give another good account.
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11th (6) (9/1 +25%) Ramiro
9/1(+25%)
(6) Ramiro 9/1, 9/1, creditable seventh in handicap at Listowel (7f) 72 days ago on final run for Ian O'Connor. Much respected on his tapeta/yard debut.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(3) King Of The South 1.2/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (3/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago, readily. Shortlist material.
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2nd (4) (5/1 +23%) Cardano
5/1(+23%)
(4) Cardano 5/1, Twenty second of 23 in handicap (50/1) at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 28 days ago. Could get involved if back on his game.
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3rd (2) (4/1 +38%) Alfred Boucher
4/1(+38%)
(2) Alfred Boucher 4/1, Latest win at Ascot in July. 5 lengths ninth of 10 to Shandoz in listed race (50/1) at Kempton (12f) 33 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has work to do off this mark.
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4th (6) (33/1 -83%) Kasperenko
33/1(-83%)
(6) Kasperenko 33/1, Latest win at York in September. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good, 9/1) 36 days ago. 9lb higher now. Cheekpieces back on.
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5th (1) (6.5/1 -117%) Nao Da Mais
6.5/1(-117%)
(1) Nao Da Mais 6.5/1, Latest win at Saint-Cloud in June. 11/1, 3½ lengths third of 8 to King of The South in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago, having run of race. Could get an easy lead, so not discounted.
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6th (5) (20/1 -150%) Pivoine
20/1(-150%)
(5) Pivoine 20/1, 8/1, creditable 4 lengths fourth of 8 to King of The South in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago. Unlikely to turn the tables with that rival.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(8) Serena's Symphony 18/1, Remote second of 7 in novice at Chester (10.3f, heavy) on debut 63 days ago. Likely to progress but will need to leave that bare form well behind to go close.
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1st (5) (5.5/1 -57%) Lost Gold
5.5/1(-57%)
(5) Lost Gold 5.5/1, Dark Angel gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Top Score and 1m winner Castle Lady, both smart. Very interesting to see how he compares in betting to stablemate Warm Smile.
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2nd (6) (1.5/1 +25%) Screaming Petrus
1.5/1(+25%)
(6) Screaming Petrus 1.5/1, €220,000 who made a highly promising start to his career when third of 10 in C&D maiden on debut 26 days ago, finishing well after running green. Potential for significant improvement.
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3rd (2) (250/1 -100%) Early Morning Dew
250/1(-100%)
(2) Early Morning Dew 250/1, Modest maiden hurdler. Big outsider on Flat debut.
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5th (9) (1.75/1 +7%) Warm Smile
1.75/1(+7%)
(9) Warm Smile 1.75/1, Promising sort. Second of 14 in novice at Kempton (1m) on debut 33 days ago, clear of rest. Open to improvement and a major player.
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6th (3) (10/1 -43%) Handel
10/1(-43%)
(3) Handel 10/1, Fairly useful form when placed 5 times in maidens in Ireland (7f-9f) for Aidan O'Brien this year. Should figure on yard debut.
7th
7th (7) (50/1 -52%) Eternal Light
50/1(-52%)
(7) Eternal Light 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in novice at Kempton (1m) 33 days ago. Hooded first time. Improvement will be needed.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(7) Crimson King 11/1, Third of 4 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f, 11/8) 2 days ago, needing stronger gallop.
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2nd (4) (1.88/1 +46%) Onesmoothoperator
1.88/1(+46%)
(4) Onesmoothoperator 1.88/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock.
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3rd (2) (6/1 -20%) Further Measure
6/1(-20%)
(2) Further Measure 6/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in September. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 11/4) 22 days ago.
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4th (1) (33/1 -18%) Just In Time
33/1(-18%)
(1) Just In Time 33/1, Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Last of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Nottingham (14f, good) 38 days ago. Makes tapeta debut.
5th
5th (5) (40/1 -100%) Culture
40/1(-100%)
(5) Culture 40/1, Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when last of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (11f) 10 days ago.
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6th (3) (1.5/1 -20%) Neptune Seas
1.5/1(-20%)
(3) Neptune Seas 1.5/1, Winner at Nottingham in August. 7/4, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 22 days ago, keeping on well. Back up in trip. Shortlist material.
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7th (6) (18/1 -80%) Richard R H B
18/1(-80%)
(6) Richard R H B 18/1, 4-time course winner. Probably needed the run after 4 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 11 days ago.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
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