There were 38 Races on Friday 15th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 15th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Rare Middleton 2/1, Maiden winner on the Flat in Ireland and fairly useful juvenile hurdler last season. Disappointed in a Class 2 Ascot handicap on his reappearance after wind surgery but it wouldn't be any surprise were he to prove a different proposition in this lower grade with a tongue tie added. Disappointing at Ascot but may be aided by the first-time tongue-tie on this drop in grade.
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2nd (9) (15/2 +25%) Sleeping Satellite
15/2(+25%)
(9) Sleeping Satellite 15/2, Point/bumper winner who opened his hurdle account in 17f Carlisle novice in February. Respectable start to his handicap career when fourth of 10 on 2m Ayr reappearance 6 weeks ago. Yard in slightly better form now so he could step up. Fair fourth on last month's handicap debut at Ayr and form is working out well; contender.
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3rd (2) (40/1 -100%) Homme D'un Soir
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(2) Homme D'un Soir 40/1, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Stuart Crawford but let down by his jumping in hunters for Francesca Poste in the spring (also failed to win in points) and best watched now back hurdling for new trainer Billy Aprahamian. Talented earlier in career but patchy nowadays and has something to prove on stable debut.
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4th (3) (12/1 -85%) Harel Du Marais
12/1(-85%)
(3) Harel Du Marais 12/1, Still looking for his first win but went mighty close at Leicester (2m, heavy) on last month's first outing for the Mark Walford stable. Each-way claims. Close 2nd of four on yard debut at Leicester; this is warmer but he might not be far away.
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5th (12) (10/1 -100%) Imperial Jade
10/1(-100%)
(12) Imperial Jade 10/1, Progressed with each start over hurdles last term, ending campaign with victory in 6-runner juvenile at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in April. Likely type for handicaps this season. Made all in 4yo hurdle at Chepstow in April and open to further improvement on return.
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6th (14) (66/1 -313%) Deadlock
66/1(-313%)
(14) Deadlock 66/1, Fair form on Flat. Only modest form in maiden/novice hurdles but handicaps should provide him with a more realistic chance. Has potential off lowly opening mark based on the ability shown in his light Flat career.
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7th (7) (18/1 -140%) Midnight Shuffle
18/1(-140%)
(7) Midnight Shuffle 18/1, Below par when last seen at Perth in April but had progressed steadily over hurdles prior to that and is worth monitoring in the market on her return to action. Runner-up at Kelso in May on sole handicap start and she could have more to offer.
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8th (8) (10/1 +0%) Mrs Grimley
10/1(+0%)
(8) Mrs Grimley 10/1, Fair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account in a Ffos Las novice last winter. Respectable third of 6 on Fakenham reappearance and entitled to build on that now. Bumper and novice hurdle winner; improvement needed to win off her current mark.
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9th (5) (13/2 +35%) Iontach Cheval
13/2(+35%)
(5) Iontach Cheval 13/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who recorded a career best when making a successful reappearance in handicap company at Warwick (2m, soft) in November 2022. Seen only twice since but his Sandown third a month ago shows he retains his ability. Returned from absence with respectable third at Sandown and could build on that run.
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|U| (10) (28/1 -133%) At A Pinch
28/1(-133%)
(10) At A Pinch 28/1, Resumed winning ways in 2m Southwell handicap hurdle in February. Not in the same form over this C&D the following month and not seen since (has left Harry Eustace). Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations for new yard. Disappointing on final run last term but won the time before; not ruled out on yard debut.
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10th (6) (33/1 -65%) Call Me Rocky
33/1(-65%)
(6) Call Me Rocky 33/1, Pair of wins for Milton Harris this summer but the handicapper has looked in charge in recent starts and ran no sort of race at Kempton 18 days ago on his first outing for Syd Hosie. Largely consistent during spell with Milton Harris but pulled up on stable debut.
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11th (13) (6/1 +40%) Lifetime Legend
6/1(+40%)
(13) Lifetime Legend 6/1, Built on early promise to break his duck in 19f female jockeys' event at Catterick in February. Has dropped below that winning mark but hasn't really been showing enough to suggest he's ready to take advantage, beaten 13 lengths when third in small field at Uttoxeter latest. Two reasonable efforts this autumn and today's return to better ground could suit.
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12th (11) (10/1 +0%) Jack The Savage
10/1(+0%)
(11) Jack The Savage 10/1, Had wind op and hood on for first time in this code when landing 2m handicap hurdle at Huntingdon in October. Failed to back that up when 15 lengths fifth of 13 at Kempton since, though. Hood left off now. Merely 5th at Kempton latest but won at Huntingdon previously and in the mix on that form.
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13th (4) (33/1 -106%) Bonheur De Ballon
33/1(-106%)
(4) Bonheur De Ballon 33/1, Fair 19f winner in France in 2022. Had wind surgery prior to pulling up on his 21.5f Newton Abbot stable debut in October and has had his wind operated on again since. Down in trip. Hard to assess. Pulled up on yard debut; had wind op since; this French winner is one to watch in betting.
LTO Selection:
11:25 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Imperial Jade opened her account over hurdles at Chepstow in April and Charlie Longsdon's filly makes her handicap/seasonal bow off a workable mark. However, IONTACH CHEVAL has race-fitness on his side after posting a respectable third on his reappearance at Sandown last month. The seven-year-old is only 1lb higher than last season's Warwick victory and makes most appeal. Sleeping Satellite and Harel Du Marais are worth a second look too.
Another chance is given to the Paul Nicholls-trained RARE MIDDLETON now taking a drop in class with a tongue tied added. Imperial Jade appeals as one who could have more to come in handicaps this term and is second choice ahead of Harel du Marais and Mrs Grimley.
Top of the list is IONTACH CHEVAL, who can improve upon his comeback run now back on better ground. Sleeping Satellite is feared.
(10) Lucky Place 6/1, Shaped like a stayer when second in a Huntingdon bumper in May and filled that same position back there (15.8f, good) on hurdling debut just under 3 weeks ago, not able to get near the winner but reasonably promising in his own right. Plenty to like upped in trip. Runner-up (albeit no match for the winner) on first two starts; in good hands to progress.
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2nd (5) (40/1 -21%) El Granjero
40/1(-21%)
(5) El Granjero 40/1, Successful on sole outing in points and produced a promising first effort under Rules when fourth of 9 in bumper (9/1) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, heavy) 8 weeks ago. Worth a market check on hurdles debut. Point winner who was fourth in sole bumper; may be one for further down the line.
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3rd (7) (5/1 +33%) Inoui Machin
5/1(+33%)
(7) Inoui Machin 5/1, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts in bumpers at Chepstow (2m) in April but was held back by inexperience sent hurdling after 7 months off when third here (16.6f, good) 4 weeks ago, doing well to get so close after jumping errors. Blinkers applied and he's capable of much better. Two-time bumper winner; didn't jump well on hurdle debut here but still finished third.
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4th (15) (9/2 -13%) Zain Nights
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(15) Zain Nights 9/2, Useful and consistent on Flat and having been sold from Harry & Roger Charlton (75,000 gns), very much caught the eye when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) recently, finishing with running left under considerate handling. Hood discarded and has scope for much better. Useful Flat stayer; encouraging third over 2m on hurdle debut; this longer trip is a plus.
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5th (12) (7/1 -56%) Onewayortother
7/1(-56%)
(12) Onewayortother 7/1, Gambled on and looked potentially useful when landing a Kempton bumper early in 2022. Pulled up on soft-ground hurdle debut in November 2022 but back on track when third of 13 in Newbury novice a year later. Likely capable of better again. Bumper winner who was promising third in Newbury novice last month and holds claims.
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6th (17) (80/1 -300%) Mattie Ross
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(17) Mattie Ross 80/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in bumpers at Newton Abbot in July 2021. Offered something to work on sent hurdling when third at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) almost 2 years ago and she's best watched after such an absence. Bumper winner, but this is her first run since March 2022 and a watching brief is advised.
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7th (11) (33/1 -32%) Nelson Criq
33/1(-32%)
(11) Nelson Criq 33/1, Showed ability only start in bumpers and similarly offered something to work on when fourth on hurdles debut/return in a Warwick novice (19f) last month. In good hands and he should do better. Fair efforts on his first two runs but needs to raise his game if he's to threaten today.
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8th (6) (25/1 -150%) Flash In The Park
25/1(-150%)
(6) Flash In The Park 25/1, Fetched £350,000 after winning an Irish maiden point by 20 lengths in November 2022 but proved an expensive failure first time up under Rules when tailed-off sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Aintree (20f, heavy) last month. Needs to leave that well behind. Impressive winner of Irish point but tailed off on last month's rules debut.
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9th (2) (6/5 +60%) Bective Abbey
6/5(+60%)
(2) Bective Abbey 6/5, £150,000 5-y-o: second foal: dam (h78), ran once over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Kilmurry. Won sole start in Irish points (Jan 28). Needs a market check on hurdling debut (especially in relation to stablemate Lucky Place). Sold for £150,000 after Irish maiden point win; looks a useful recruit for his top yard.
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|U| (8) (40/1 -233%) J'habite En France
40/1(-233%)
(8) J'habite En France 40/1, Fetched £40,000 after finishing second in a 2½m maiden point in January and duly showed ability sent hurdling at Huntingdon in October, 3 lengths behind the runner-up when falling at the last. Well-beaten second at Market Rasen a month later so needs to raise his game. Has shown ability on his first two rules runs but others have achieved more.
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10th (16) (300/1 -200%) Lizzie Rey
300/1(-200%)
(16) Lizzie Rey 300/1, Kingston Hill mare who looked in need of the experience when fifth of 10 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 8 months ago. Big outsider on return/hurdles bow. Not devoid of promise in Southwell bumper on debut but others have much stronger form.
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11th (3) (22/1 -193%) Cawthorne Banker
22/1(-193%)
(3) Cawthorne Banker 22/1, Made a positive start when runner-up at Worcester on debut in October 2022 and back on track when filling the same position at Southwell in January. Proved to be a disappointment at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) a month later, though, and now goes hurdling upped in trip. Disappointing in final bumper but plenty of promise previously; could have a part to play.
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12th (1) (125/1 -525%) Athgarvan
125/1(-525%)
(1) Athgarvan 125/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding who showed an encouraging amount of speed when runner-up in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) on debut in December 2021. Well beaten on only start for Ian Williams 3 months later and makes hurdles bow after a lengthy absence. Had a wind op and tongue tie applied. Returns from long absence but showed promise in first of two bumpers in 2021-22 season.
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13th (9) (300/1 -500%) Legostar
300/1(-500%)
(9) Legostar 300/1, Improved from debut when fourth of 11 in bumper at Downpatrick in July 2021 but well held back there a month later. Has since moved yards ahead of this hurdling debut and probably best watched given the lengthy absence. Won British maiden point in January but he's 1-9 in the pointing sphere; others preferred.
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|PU| (14) (33/1 +0%) Ronaldoreturns
33/1(+0%)
(14) Ronaldoreturns 33/1, Iffraaj gelding who finished well held in point bumper in March 2022 but exceeded market expectations in filling the frame when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) last month. Task is now building on that effort. His 125-1 hurdle debut 4th gives him something to build on but others are more compelling.
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|PU| (4) (66/1 -230%) Cuban Court
66/1(-230%)
(4) Cuban Court 66/1, Made a winning debut in 4-runner Fontwell bumper in April 2022 and showed even better form in defeat 10 months later when runner-up here. Left hurdling debut effort behind when fourth of 9 in novice at this course (16.6f, good) recently and capable of better again. Tongue tie on. Bumper winner who was fair fourth here on second hurdle start, but needs improvement.
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|PU| (13) (200/1 -203%) Real Rewards
200/1(-203%)
(13) Real Rewards 200/1, €10,500 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser East Street and fair chaser Armattiekan. Runner-up on last of 4 starts in Irish points (May 2022). Improved with each of his four runs in points but may be best watched after long absence.
LTO Selection:
11:55 Doncaster Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
150,000-pound purchase BECTIVE ABBEY was quite taking when landing the spoils on his sole point-to-point start in Ireland and this looks a good starting point now under the tutelage of Nicky Henderson. His stablemate Lucky Place should enjoy the step up in distance and the four-year-old is unlikely to be far away, although a bigger threat may emerge from Onewayortother, who displayed much more encouragement on his third-placed finish at Newbury last month.
ZAIN NIGHTS caught the attention of the stewards at Huntingdon just under 3 weeks ago and having initially been banned from running for 40 days, Lucy Wadham was successful with her appeal so he gets the nod to score second time up with significant improvement on the cards. Lucky Place found only one too strong on his hurdling debut recently so could emerge as the main danger, with Inoui Machin and Onewayortother another couple fancied to go well.
Point winner BECTIVE ABBEY has his first run for Nicky Henderson having been bought for £150,000 and is taken to make a winning start.
(10) Dysart Enos 5/6, Runner-up sole outing in Irish points looked a good prospect when winning all 3 starts in bumpers, including Grade 2 in decisive fashion at Aintree in April. Kept unbeaten record intact when making a successful start over hurdles at Huntingdon last month and should make considerable progress. Aintree Grade 2 bumper win is the best form in this field and she's a very classy prospect.
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2nd (1) (3/1 +14%) Beat The Bat
3/1(+14%)
(1) Beat The Bat 3/1, Useful bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when winning 10-runner maiden at Ascot (19.3f, good) 21 days ago, edging ahead again final 50 yds. Open to further improvement. Back down in trip but has narrowly the best chance on hurdles form; must be on shortlist.
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3rd (4) (40/1 -100%) Soldante
40/1(-100%)
(4) Soldante 40/1, Placed in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles in 12-runner maiden at Tramore (16.2f, soft) 17 days ago, leading near finish. Tongue strap on for 1st time and more required to follow up in a better race. Needs another step forward; impressed with strong finish to win Tramore maiden (2m, soft).
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4th (2) (14/1 -300%) Kintail
14/1(-300%)
(2) Kintail 14/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing a Warwick bumper in May, despite still looking a shade rough around the edges. Had more in hand than the margin implies when following up on hurdle bow there (19f, heavy) last month and there's better to come. Won at Warwick in a bumper in May and a 2m3f, soft-ground novice hurdle in November.
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5th (11) (150/1 -355%) Brendas Asking
150/1(-355%)
(11) Brendas Asking 150/1, Runner-up completed start in Irish points and made a sound start to her Rules career when third of 16 in a bumper at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in February. However, ran below that form at Southwell the following month and looks up against it on hurdle bow. Showed ability in her two bumpers but a lot more is required on this hurdling debut.
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6th (8) (150/1 -355%) Shinji
150/1(-355%)
(8) Shinji 150/1, Looked above average when a bumper for Roger Varian (subsequently sold £60,000) on debut last year but has run a long way below that level both starts over hurdles. Perhaps failed to stay 2m4f at Fakenham (made most) but needs major overall improvement.
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7th (6) (200/1 -400%) How And Ever
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(6) How And Ever 200/1, Bought for £17,000 after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points but showed only a bit of promise tongue tied when sixth of 16 in a Chepstow bumper on Rules bow in October. Second in Irish maiden point; 13l sixth of 16 in bumper at Chepstow (2m; 25-1).
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8th (3) (8/1 -60%) Meatloaf
8/1(-60%)
(3) Meatloaf 8/1, Dual bumper winner who overcame greenness to make a successful debut over hurdles in 9-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f) 34 days ago. Sure to progress. 2-4 in bumpers and comfortably won his hurdling debut in a nine-runner novice at Wincanton.
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9th (5) (200/1 -33%) Ascension Day
200/1(-33%)
(5) Ascension Day 200/1, Didn't show much in 3 starts between the flags but looked all set to record a big-priced debut win under Rules only to career off the course late on at Worcester 6 months ago. Others preferred in a stronger race. 40-1 for maiden at Worcester (2m, good) in June, 2l clear when running out at final hurdle.
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|F| (9) (5/1 +64%) Spirits Bay
5/1(+64%)
(9) Spirits Bay 5/1, A useful bumper winner who made a promising start over hurdles when second in a 2m Sandown maiden last month. That performance is backed up by the timefigure and he should improve. 2-3 in bumpers; promising, running-on second in a maiden hurdle at Sandown (2m, soft).
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10th (7) (200/1 -614%) Royal Defender
200/1(-614%)
(7) Royal Defender 200/1, Point winner who left his hurdling debut form behind refitted with a tongue strap when third in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (2m) 24 days ago. Needs a lot more in much stronger company here, though. 10l winner in his Irish point; opposable on what he has shown under rules.
LTO Selection:
12:05 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A Grade 2 bumper winner at Aintree in April, DYSART ENOS sets the standard in this competitive affair and made quite the impression on her hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month. The weight received from some of her main rivals is a big plus and she can see off Wincanton scorer Meatloaf, as well as Kintail, who did it well over further at Warwick. Beat The Bat and Irish raider Soldante, who sports a tongue-tie for the first time, are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
A good race that will likely be form to follow. DYSART ENOS maintained her unbeaten record without much difficulty on her Huntingdon hurdle debut last month and has scope for considerable progress based on her strong bumper form, so she's taken to extend her winning sequence to 5 under Rules. Spirits Bay finished his race off well at Sandown and is a likely improver, while Kintail and Beat The Bat are others to take seriously.
This is a serious field but the mare DYSART ENOS has looked a bit special and is selected to continue her unbeaten record under rules.
(2) Force De Frap 7/2, Scored at Taunton and Wincanton over hurdles last term and respectable efforts both starts this season, latterly finishing fourth of 13 upped to 19.7f at Hereford. Placed on 3 of his 5 chase starts in France and likely player with this drop back in trip a good move. Began season with two respectable hurdle runs but would appeal more on better ground.
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2nd (7) (7/2 +50%) Yellow Jacket
7/2(+50%)
(7) Yellow Jacket 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who found just one too good on chase debut at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) in March. Failed to build on that next time, though, and jockey bookings suggest that Ballybeg Boss is the stable No 1. Contender if judged on heavy-ground second in March; not seen since April, though.
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3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Ballybeg Boss
4/1(-14%)
(1) Ballybeg Boss 4/1, Irish point winner who made the frame in a bumper/first 2 starts in maiden/novice hurdles last winter. Disappointing at Newcastle when last seen in March but he's of interest now switched to the larger obstacles. Quite promising in novice hurdles last season; switched to fences for handicap debut.
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4th (4) (6/1 -200%) Hector Master
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(4) Hector Master 6/1, Maiden hurdler who has made a positive start to chasing, runner-up in a Kelso handicap (17f, heavy) last time. 3 lb nudge fair enough and should pick up a race before long but he could probably do with stepping back up in trip. Stayed on strongly from poor position to take second at Kelso in October; 3lb higher here.
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5th (5) (6/1 +40%) Valirann Gold
6/1(+40%)
(5) Valirann Gold 6/1, Much improved when scoring over 2m at Chepstow in January but hasn't reproduced that level of form in 4 subsequent appearances. Well beaten on both starts this season but today's drop back in trip looks the right move.
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6th (6) (12/1 +40%) Higgs
12/1(+40%)
(6) Higgs 12/1, Dual hurdles winner back in 2018 and performed well on a couple of occasions over fences at the start of this year. Has failed to complete on each of his last 3 starts, though, and probably best watched here back from a 7-month break. Ran well over C&D in March but failed to complete next three races; back from a break.
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7th (8) (33/1 +18%) Royal Act
33/1(+18%)
(8) Royal Act 33/1, Poor nowadays and easy to oppose on the back a miserable reappearance display at Ffos Las where his jumping left much to be desired. Won over C&D on heavy in early 2022 but generally disappointing since.
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|PU| (3) (17/2 -155%) Abaya Du Mathan
17/2(-155%)
(3) Abaya Du Mathan 17/2, Dual handicap chase winner for David Pipe at Ffos Las this year. Returned to form with solid efforts in defeat at Hereford (2m) and Doncaster (19f) last month, both on good ground, and likely to be in the thick of things once again. Eight-time chase winner; ran well in defeat on both starts for new stable last month.
LTO Selection:
12:20 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HECTOR MASTER has posted two solid runner-up efforts since going chasing this season and a 3lb rise for his latest second at Kelso may not be enough to prevent the six-year-old from gaining a first career success. The in-form veteran Abaya Du Mathan should put his experience in this sphere to good use and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of winning pointer Ballybeg Boss.
BALLYBEG BOSS ultimately proved a shade disappointing over hurdles last season but this former point winner is likely to be seen in a better light now handicapping/switched to fences off what looks a very reasonable opening mark. Force de Frap is interesting back in this sphere (placed on a few occasions over fences when trained in France) and he is second choice ahead of Abaya du Mathan.
Unexposed 5yo BALLYBEG BOSS makes his chase/handicap debut after a break but could turn out to be too good for this grade.
(2) Jaytee 7/1, Better than ever when back-to-back winner of small-field handicap chase events at Southwell in the summer. Struggled in a much deeper race at Uttoxeter in July and was pulled up back from 4 months off at Ludlow but does at least have a lower hurdles mark to work with. Well treated on best chase form but pulled up last time and has been inferior over hurdles.
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2nd (6) (11/4 +31%) Stratton Oakmont
11/4(+31%)
(6) Stratton Oakmont 11/4, Finally got off the mark in 3-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 9 days ago, that despite his jumping not looking the most polished. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Beat only 2 rivals to win at Southwell but unexposed over staying trips and could go well.
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3rd (7) (11/4 +31%) Urban Soldier
11/4(+31%)
(7) Urban Soldier 11/4, Modest form at best for Paul Nicholls, looking a hard ride when down the field in a Taunton novice when last seen in February. Has since moved to Harry Derham and undergone a breathing operation ahead of of this switch to handicaps. Market useful. Form went wrong way in novices but of interest for new trainer on handicap debut.
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4th (3) (6/1 -33%) Jem In Em
6/1(-33%)
(3) Jem In Em 6/1, Bumper winner who confirmed previous encouragement in this sphere when scoring at Kelso (25.8f) in October. Went about things in laboured fashion when fourth back there 16 days ago and could be the type to benefit from first-time headgear. Won at Kelso two runs ago and might be the type to benefit from the first-time cheekpieces.
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5th (4) (13/2 -8%) Ben Lilly
13/2(-8%)
(4) Ben Lilly 13/2, Has quickly struck up a good partnership with Gearoid Harney, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) in October. Shade disappointing when third at Chepstow since but probably remains in form. Form dipped at Chepstow last time but running well previously and could bounce back.
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6th (5) (14/1 +44%) Lepashe
14/1(+44%)
(5) Lepashe 14/1, Point winner. Little encouragement both starts over fences but did show a fair level of form over hurdles last season, so no forlorn hope returned to this sphere. Went close over C&D in February; hasn't shone since but he's no forlorn hope back hurdling.
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7th (1) (15/2 -329%) Inedit De Mee
15/2(-329%)
(1) Inedit De Mee 15/2, Showed fairly useful form when runner-up on the last 3 of his 4 starts in 2021/22 for J. Boisnard. Upped markedly in trip on first run for new yard after 20 months off and market likely to be a good guide. Has had a breathing operation. Runner-up three times in a row in France in 2021-22 but absent since; goes up in trip.
LTO Selection:
12:30 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although Stratton Oakmont warrants respect after opening his account at Southwell in late-November, the seven-year-old only beat two rivals home that day and he may need to jump with more fluency to complete a double in this contest. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on JEM IN EM. The selection ran in snatches when finishing fourth at Kelso last month and first-time cheekpieces should help him travel with more verve. Ben Lilly and the returning Inedit De Mee are others to note.
JEM IN EM strikes at the type to benefit from first-time headgear and is still youthful and unexposed as a stayer, so he's selected to resume progress/winning ways. Last-time-out winner Stratton Oakmont and Ben Lilly head the opposition.
The very lightly raced 6yo URBAN SOLDIER could get back on track following wind surgery and the move to Harry Derham.
(2) Ginny's Destiny 5/2, Bumper scorer who quickly made up into a useful winning hurdler last term for Tom Lacey. Proved a different proposition to on his chasing debut when making all at this course (20.2f, soft) last month (had Crebilly just behind going well when departing) and he's open to further improvement. Useful hurdler but promises to make a better chaser judged on last month's course win.
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2nd (1) (2/1 -14%) Grey Dawning
2/1(-14%)
(1) Grey Dawning 2/1, Winner of 3 of his 4 completed starts over hurdles last term, including a Grade 2 at Warwick, and surpassed even his very useful hurdling form when impressively off the mark second time over fences at Haydock (21.6f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Better still to come. Has looked a natural in both chases and ran good rivals ragged at Haydock latterly.
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3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Trelawne
4/1(-33%)
(3) Trelawne 4/1, Made it 3-4 over hurdles when seeing off 12 rivals in 23.3f Uttoxeter handicap in March. Immediately improved on his hurdles form as he made a successful debut over fences after 8 months off at Carlisle (20f, soft) last month and he's sure to have more to offer in this sphere. 4-5, including an impressive chase debut; shaping into a top prospect.
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4th (6) (3/1 +14%) Crebilly
3/1(+14%)
(6) Crebilly 3/1, Enjoyed a positive season over hurdles last term, signing off with a career-best victory in 8-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft). Shaped most encouragingly before departing 2 out on return/chase debut last month and looks sure to be involved with a clean round. Was a threat to Ginny's Destiny when coming down two out on recent chase debut here.
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5th (4) (22/1 -238%) Tritonic
22/1(-238%)
(4) Tritonic 22/1, Useful handicap hurdler and similar form at staying trips on the Flat. Off the bridle before his rivals but responded well to make a successful debut over fences at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago but is likely to come up short in this field. Stayed on best over 1m7f at Wincanton and probably needs this sort of trip nowadays.
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|PU| (5) (80/1 -100%) Blue Hop
80/1(-100%)
(5) Blue Hop 80/1, Fair bumper winner for Tom George who made a successful start over hurdles after 13 months off Ayr maiden (19.5f) in February. Soundly beaten but showed up well for a long way in the face of a much stiffer task here 8 months ago but this a tough ask on return/chase debut (had wind op). Bumper/hurdle winner; facing a severe first assignment over fences.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Cheltenham Novices Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GREY DAWNING has looked a natural since beginning his career in this sphere behind the talented Stay Away Fay at Exeter, and his most recent success at Haydock was completely dominant. He can follow up under ideal conditions, with the progressive Trelawne looking best placed to chase him home after a taking success at Carlisle on his own chasing bow last month. A faller two out at this track when challenging the reopposing Ginny's Destiny, Crebilly is another to consider if getting a clear round.
A cracking contest in store with persuasive cases able to be made for most but preference is for GREY DAWNING, who could hardly have been more impressive at Haydock last month and Dan Skelton's 6-y-o looks as though he's going to be one of the premier British-trained novice chasers this season. Crebilly looked a significant threat to Ginny's Destiny when departing late on here last month, so he may emerge as the main threat, with Trelawne rounding off the shortlist.
It was hard not to be impressed by how GREY DAWNING eased clear at Haydock, hammering some seriously talented opposition.
(2) Horacio Apple's 6/4, Back-to-back hurdles winner last season, including at this course, and has shaped better than the bare result both starts switched to fences this time round (both at around 3m). Dropping back in trip here may help and he remains capable of better. Course winner over hurdles; drops in grade after creditable fifth at Wetherby last month.
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2nd (5) (12/1 -50%) Our Friend Mo
12/1(-50%)
(5) Our Friend Mo 12/1, Third in her sole Irish point and showed ability in trio of mares' maiden/novice events earlier this year. Safely held on return/handicap debut at Chepstow and unseated here next time but she's in good hands and is one to keep an eye on now switched to fences. 0-5 over hurdles but may fare better now switched to chasing.
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3rd (6) (9/2 +18%) Henry Gray
9/2(+18%)
(6) Henry Gray 9/2, Just modest form at best in a trio of hurdling outings but this former point winner showed ability on chase debut at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) where he possibly failed to stay under an attacking ride. This slightly shorter trip will help and he's open to improvement. Tongue strap applied. Ran much better than 41l defeat might suggest on chase/handicap debut; shortlisted.
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4th (8) (9/2 +55%) Nine Nine Nine
9/2(+55%)
(8) Nine Nine Nine 9/2, Fell heavily on chase debut at Warwick following a 19-month absence but negotiated the obstacles well enough when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) recently. Still, he was flattered by his proximity to the winner there and remains vulnerable from a win point of view. Battled on well for second on heavy ground last month and still unexposed over fences.
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5th (3) (7/1 -75%) Fakir
7/1(-75%)
(3) Fakir 7/1, Won a 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell on debut for Milton Harris last September. Mixed bag since but reappearance second at Sedgefield (21f, soft) was a decent enough effort to suggest he could have a part to play off the same mark on debut for his new yard. Arrested decline when second to progressive rival at Sedgefield in October; shortlisted.
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|F| (1) (22/1 -214%) Lady Of The Night
22/1(-214%)
(1) Lady Of The Night 22/1, Novice hurdle winner during 2021/22 campaign. Lost her way over fences after a promising start last season, though, and reappearance effort at Lingfield was uninspiring. Cheekpieces applied. Well held at Lingfield last month and now 0-5 over fences; cheekpieces added today.
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|PU| (7) (9/1 +36%) Bells Of Stamford
9/1(+36%)
(7) Bells Of Stamford 9/1, Made the frame on first 2 starts over fences before showing improvement for a wind op/fitting of tongue strap to score at Warwick in February. However, he failed to fire on return at Ffos Las and is opposable on the back of that display. Ended last season in good form and might have needed last month's reappearance run.
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|PU| (4) (20/1 -150%) Billingsley
20/1(-150%)
(4) Billingsley 20/1, Back on scoreboard when taking 7-runner handicap chase off this mark at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in April. Not in same form both starts since, though, and he's probably worth taking on. Not the force of old but won off this mark in April and copes well with heavy ground.
LTO Selection:
12:55 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HORACIO APPLE'S shaped better than the finishing position suggests when fifth at Wetherby last month. The drop in trip from 3m may see the gelded son of Saddex in a better light and he's taken to get the better of Fakir. The eight-year-old finished runner-up on his reappearance at Sedgefield in October and is likely to be the mix once more, while Lady Of The Night races off a career-low mark and she cannot be ruled out either.
It may well be a case of third time lucky over fences for HORACIO APPLE'S, who appeared to find 3m on deep ground too much of a slog at Wetherby last time. He's now 2 lb lower and, moreover, will be suited by this drop back in trip. Henry Gray can be expected to leave his chase debut form well behind in time and is nominated as the main danger, though Fakir also merits respect and chase debutante Our Friend Mo needs a second look, too.
Grade-dropper HORACIO APPLE'S (nap) was right in the thick of things for a long way on heavy ground at Wetherby and can prevail here.
(3) Prairie Wolf 11/2, Largely progressive in handicap hurdles last term and positive start over fences in terms of form when third at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, though he hardly looked a natural. Fair third on recent chase debut; on competitive mark on hurdle form; chance.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Maclaine
5/1(+50%)
(6) Maclaine 5/1, Made most of a good opportunity to get off the mark in a Fontwell novice over a year ago and good placed efforts twice in the spring. Low-key start for this yard at Huntingdon on chase bow/return but entitled to come on for that. Soundly beaten on chase debut but could improve for it; progressive over hurdles last term.
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3rd (12) (4/1 +11%) Imac Wood
4/1(+11%)
(12) Imac Wood 4/1, Dual chase winner in France early last year and seems to have turned a corner since a summer wind-op, building on placed effort over hurdles to win 9-runner handicap chase at Worcester. Good second at Bangor next time before resuming winning ways at Hereford. Remains of interest. Thriving 5yo who has won two of his last three runs and could play leading role once more.
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4th (14) (18/1 +10%) The Paddy Pie
18/1(+10%)
(14) The Paddy Pie 18/1, C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) in October. Merely underlined his inconsistency at Wetherby 6 weeks ago, however, so the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Form has gone wrong way but he's on a dangerous mark; stable form is another positive.
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5th (11) (9/1 +73%) Pearly Island
9/1(+73%)
(11) Pearly Island 9/1, Scored twice over hurdles last season, latterly at Fontwell (19.2f) in March. Well held both starts sent chasing this season, however. Won off this mark over fences in March but well below his best on first two chase starts.
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6th (7) (40/1 -233%) Kap Auteuil
40/1(-233%)
(7) Kap Auteuil 40/1, Useful chaser at best but was badly struggling for form in the spring and failed to revive in first-time cheekpieces after 7 months off at Fontwell. Has tumbled down the weights, but for good reason in view of some disappointing form.
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7th (13) (33/1 -136%) Ritson
33/1(-136%)
(13) Ritson 33/1, Fair hurdler who readily surpassed opening pair of chase exploits when running out a dominant winner at Newcastle on Boxing Day. Soundly beaten on both subsequent outings though, so has a bit to prove now returning from 9 months off. More miss than hit last season but won well in December and returns with yard in fine form.
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8th (2) (10/3 -33%) Sageburg County
10/3(-33%)
(2) Sageburg County 10/3, Won on sole outing in Irish points and stepped up on hurdling form when making a successful start to his chasing career at Market Rasen in May. Well held on return but quickly resumed progress/winning ways at Southwell 17 days ago, cruising clear. Big shout with more to come. 2-3 over fences; up in the weights but this unexposed chaser could take it in his stride.
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9th (9) (12/1 +52%) Zestful Hope
12/1(+52%)
(9) Zestful Hope 12/1, Fair hurdler who made a positive start in this sphere towards the end of last season. Yet to get going in 3 starts this term, however. Well handicapped on form as recent as April but well below that level this season.
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10th (5) (7/1 +30%) Sporting Mike
7/1(+30%)
(5) Sporting Mike 7/1, Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season. Disappointed sent chasing after 7 months off at Hereford last month, however. Well beaten on chase debut but has had wind op since & this point winner retains potential.
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|PU| (8) (14/1 -40%) Family Business
14/1(-40%)
(8) Family Business 14/1, Landed 2m handicap chase at Newbury in February and had a wind op before posting a good third back there next time. Better for return when third at Huntingdon and not taken lightly eased another 3 lb. Step back in right direction three weeks ago and well treated on last season's form.
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|PU| (4) (40/1 -60%) Slanelough
40/1(-60%)
(4) Slanelough 40/1, Landed 2m4f handicap chase at Newcastle in November last year but not at that level since, eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won off 7lb higher last November but he's struggled to get competitive since.
LTO Selection:
13:05 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Sageburg County won in facile fashion over the extended 2m4f at Southwell last month and he commands respect. However, that was only a four-runner field and this 7lb rise looks hefty, so the vote, therefore, goes to IMAC WOOD. Deborah Cole's runner ran on well when scoring cosily over 2m5f at Hereford and this 4lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear out of his reach. Prairie Wolf is another to note.
SAGEBURG COUNTY proved a class apart when making it 2 from 3 over fences at Southwell and remains one to keep on the right side of. Imac Wood has seemingly been rejuvenated by the return to chasing and rates the main threat ahead of Family Business.
The switch to fences has prompted improvement from SAGEBURG COUNTY (nap), who is two from three in this sphere, and he can win again.
(4) Go Dante 7/2, Lightly raced 7-y-o who shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth of 15 in the Greatwood here on his reappearance after wind surgery. Claims if he can build on that. Satisfactory return from wind surgery (also tongue tied) when sixth of 15 here last month.
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2nd (2) (13/2 -95%) Doddiethegreat
13/2(-95%)
(2) Doddiethegreat 13/2, Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in small-field Ascot conditions race (2m, good) 3 weeks ago. This bigger-field scenario asks a different question but he has lots of potential. Unbeaten in four; off nearly two years before reappearance; one to note on handicap debut.
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3rd (12) (5/1 +58%) Donnacha
5/1(+58%)
(12) Donnacha 5/1, Placed both starts in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, making it third time lucky when shading tight finish in 2m Chepstow novice on reappearance. Good start to his handicap career when second of 17 here last month. On the shortlist. 2nd of 17 on handicap debut here (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; up 5lb but shortlisted.
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3rd (11) (17/2 -6%) Panjari
17/2(-6%)
(11) Panjari 17/2, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m) in Germany and has improved with each start in novice hurdles this autumn, winning at Taunton (16.5f) last month. In top hands and that Flat ability provides plenty of scope for further progress now handicapping. Made all latest; handicap hurdle debut with a lot more to offer if judged on Flat form.
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5th (3) (9/2 +0%) Williethebuilder
9/2(+0%)
(3) Williethebuilder 9/2, Shaped encouragingly in 2 bumpers for Declan Queally in Ireland in the spring. Built on that promise when making a successful hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter in September and better form when fourth in Grade 2 novice here 38 days later. Interesting making a quick switch to handicaps. Fourth of eight in Grade 2 novice here (2m, good) in October latest; makes handicap debut.
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5th (9) (40/1 -60%) In This World
40/1(-60%)
(9) In This World 40/1, Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 but seen the track only 3 times since. Might be sharper for last month's Kempton reappearance but Williethebuilder looks the stronger of the yard's pair. Won hurdles debut in 2021 but nothing resembling that form in his three handicaps since.
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7th (5) (18/1 +10%) Kaleb
18/1(+10%)
(5) Kaleb 18/1, Novice season tailed off quite badly but right back on song when runner-up in 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Sandown this season. Ought to be competitive again. 0-5 in handicaps but runner-up in three of them, including both starts this season.
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8th (14) (10/1 +9%) Wonderful Eagle
10/1(+9%)
(14) Wonderful Eagle 10/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Kicked off his hurdle career with maiden/novice wins at Newton Abbot at the end of summer and has shown better form in defeat in handicap company since, finishing fourth of 9 over 21f here on latest. Down in trip with cheekpieces back on. Needs extra but cheekpieces (tried twice) return and there's a big rethink on his trip.
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9th (13) (12/1 +45%) Mr Mackay
12/1(+45%)
(13) Mr Mackay 12/1, In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdle debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f). Improved on handicap bow when fourth of 17 here 4 weeks ago. Needs considering. Fourth of 17 off today's mark here last time (Donnacha second); 7lb claimer takes over.
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10th (1) (20/1 +50%) Thecompanysergeant
20/1(+50%)
(1) Thecompanysergeant 20/1, Dual hurdler winner. Useful form when fourth of 17 in a Listowel listed handicap in September but in nothing like the same form when down the field in a similar race at Naas last month. A smart effort will be needed under top weight here. Disappointing in a hot 2m4f handicap on latest outing; major player judged on best efforts.
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11th (7) (16/1 -45%) Ginger Mail
16/1(-45%)
(7) Ginger Mail 16/1, Largely consistent type who would have made a winning reappearance at Ayr last month but for a mistake at the last, going down by only a neck. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. Won his first handicap and runner-up in three of his six since; new headgear.
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12th (8) (33/1 -83%) Skytastic
33/1(-83%)
(8) Skytastic 33/1, Looked useful when winning first 4 starts ( 2 bumpers, 2 hurdles) but lost his way for Sam Thomas subsequently and well held in course handicap on last month's return for a new stable. Out of form in his last four outings for Sam Thomas and tailed off on debut for this yard.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A tentative vote goes to DONNACHA, who has had an excellent start to the season and should benefit from the slight rise in distance, following a strong runner-up effort here at the November meeting. The unexposed five-year-old will once again be looking to down a progressive type of Nicky Henderson's in the shape Doddiethegreat, who returned from a mammoth absence to score at Ascot last month. Williethebuilder drops in grade, having run with credit here in Grade 2 company last time out, while Panjari is one to note for market support on his handicap debut.
A cracking handicap in which it may pay to focus on the least exposed runners. PANJARI could be underestimated by an opening hurdle mark of 117 judged on Flat ability and gets the nod for Paul Nicholls. The promising Doddiethegreat seems unlikely to give up his unbeaten record without a fight and is second choice ahead of Williethebuilder and Donnacha.
There are three fascinating handicap debutants from top stables but DONNACHA's second of 17 here last month earns the vote.
(5) Hold That Taught 5/2, Often held back by his jumping/attitude but did little wrong when taking advantage of drop in the weights at Ascot on his return. Remains to be seen if he can back that up. Scored off reduced mark at Ascot last month and today's slower ground will also suit.
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2nd (7) (13/2 -8%) Good Work
13/2(-8%)
(7) Good Work 13/2, Runner-up 5 times over fences last season (went close over 3m here) and not disgraced in a big field at Cheltenham on his return. However, ran a moody race at Wetherby since. Consistent last season but failed to win; ran no race on latest outing.
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3rd (4) (11/2 +45%) Tiger Orchid
11/2(+45%)
(4) Tiger Orchid 11/2, Dual hurdles winner last term and has already matched that tally over fences, bagging a pair of 23f Worcester handicaps in summer. Posted another good effort after 3 months off when a strong-travelling third at Aintree (25f, heavy) 34 days ago. Merits serious consideration eased 1 lb. Has remained in good form since easy win in July; claims if he handles today's ground.
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4th (3) (7/2 -56%) Yes Indeed
7/2(-56%)
(3) Yes Indeed 7/2, Fairly useful winning chaser in France who went close at Newbury on second run following a wind op in March. Good placed efforts both starts this season and should be in the mix again. Placed on last three appearances but tends not to find a great deal when it matters.
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5th (1) (40/1 -82%) Dieu Vivant
40/1(-82%)
(1) Dieu Vivant 40/1, Multiple hunter winner who took a 3m Bangor handicap chase in September. However, well beaten at Uttoxeter and Cheltenham since. Twice well beaten since easy C&D win in September; Toby Wynne prefers his stablemate.
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|PU| (2) (10/3 +52%) First Lord De Cuet
10/3(+52%)
(2) First Lord De Cuet 10/3, Winning hurdler who made the frame on all of his 5 runs over fences last term. Had little go right at Cheltenham on his return so well worth another chance back down in class. Effective on heavy ground and well handicapped on last winter's form.
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|PU| (6) (14/1 +36%) Salvatore
14/1(+36%)
(6) Salvatore 14/1, A three-time hunter chase winner, signing off last term with success at Musselburgh in March. Looked very rusty at Fontwell on return and better expected now. Triple hunter chase winner (once over C&D); struggled on recent handicap chase debut.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
YES INDEED was far from disgraced when finishing third on his reappearance in a competitive handicap chase at Carlisle last month and any natural improvement could make the gelding tough to pass. Hold That Taught is also likely to prove popular after his victory at Ascot. A 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from the eight-year-old and he merits respect, while First Lord De Cuet should make his presence felt too.
Things didn't go to plan for FIRST LORD DE CUET on his return at Cheltenham last month but is worth another chance off a tempting mark back down in class. Tiger Orchid and Yes Indeed continue to hold their form well and rate the main threats.
The suggestion is HOLD THAT TAUGHT, who still looks well handicapped after a 3lb rise for last month's Ascot win.
(8) Wholeofthemoon 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner but only a fair fifth in 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle in October. More is required on his handicap hurdle debut in a first-time hood. Bled from the nose in latest maiden and now handicapping; Flat ability commands respect.
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2nd (1) (5/2 +55%) Bold Reaction
5/2(+55%)
(1) Bold Reaction 5/2, Fairly useful bumper winner but only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) 8 months ago. More is needed if he's to get off the mark in this sphere. Essentially disappointing over hurdles with his standout form when second in a novice.
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3rd (7) (40/1 -150%) Jumping Jupiter
40/1(-150%)
(7) Jumping Jupiter 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden who signed off last term with a creditable third of 13 in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft). Since had a wind op and not discounted on his handicap hurdle debut. Had wind op but will need to find some improvement off this initial mark.
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4th (6) (12/1 -140%) Soldierofthestorm
12/1(-140%)
(6) Soldierofthestorm 12/1, Lightly-raced winner who comes here on the back of a good sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up in trip now going into handicaps with more to offer. Player. Now goes up in distance for his handicap debut and there's stamina in the pedigree.
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5th (9) (12/1 -60%) Spot On Soph
12/1(-60%)
(9) Spot On Soph 12/1, Scored at Market Rasen in August and posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Can give another good account. Much higher in the weights than for her last win but has continued to perform admirably.
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6th (2) (5/1 +0%) Mikhailovich
5/1(+0%)
(2) Mikhailovich 5/1, Got off the mark impressively at Huntingdon before posting a good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Tough mark so the booking of a useful 7lb claimer heightens interest; good ground best.
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7th (5) (5/2 +44%) Il Va De Soi
5/2(+44%)
(5) Il Va De Soi 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, excellent fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Much respected on his handicap hurdle debut. Has been running in good novices and can no doubt pay his way in handicaps.
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8th (10) (15/2 -7%) Two Past Eight
15/2(-7%)
(10) Two Past Eight 15/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 28 days ago. In the mix on his handicap hurdle debut. Could do with conditions drying out but he's respected with his age allowance.
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|PU| (12) (14/1 -17%) Brian's Jet
14/1(-17%)
(12) Brian's Jet 14/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Can make his presence felt in his bid for a maiden success. Maiden who was behind Spot On Soph on final run at Sedgefield two months ago.
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|PU| (4) (18/1 +45%) Sea Village
18/1(+45%)
(4) Sea Village 18/1, Fair form shown last term but off 8 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Ascot (24.4f, good) 21 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. Noticeably weak in the betting when pulled up on his handicap debut at Ascot.
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|PU| (3) (22/1 -57%) Boomslang
22/1(-57%)
(3) Boomslang 22/1, Still a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 6 months ago. Needs to get back on track. Progressing steadily over hurdles until pulling up in handicap company at Perth in June.
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|PU| (11) (66/1 -313%) Eric Carmen
66/1(-313%)
(11) Eric Carmen 66/1, Remains winless and off 18 months since a good second at Tramore on his final run for Eoin Doyle. Needs to hit the ground running. Difficult to know what to expect now debuting for a new yard after long absence.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A very competitive heat sees a chance taken on IL VA DE SOI who has been competing with rivals that boast a higher ceiling of ability recently and he can be seen to better effect today. Harry Derham's charge makes his handicap debut and this opening mark of 106 looks workable. Mikhailovich should also be on the scene, with this drop in trip likely to suit after not quite lasting home over the extended 2m4f at Market Rasen last month, while the consistent Spot On Soph is also in with a shout.
A few with chances but Kim Bailey's MIKHAILOVICH arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to resume winning ways and fend off in-form handicap debutant Two Past Eight. Soldierofthestorm is another who can have a say along with Il Va de Soi.
Harry Derham's IL VA DE SOI has been running in novice hurdles at top tracks and this mark might be okay for his handicap debut.
(1) La Malmason 11/4, Hurdles winner on debut last November and shaped well when third to Found A Fifty in a Down Royal maiden chase (19.6f, soft) last month, on just her third start in this sphere. That form looks strong (winner has since finished second in a Grade 1) and improvement likely now pitched into a handicap. Third against classy rivals latest (2m3f, soft); brings potential to handicap chase debut.
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2nd (3) (9/1 -13%) Royale Margaux
9/1(-13%)
(3) Royale Margaux 9/1, Five-time hurdles/dual chase winner in France for David Cottin and posted best effort on these shores when second in 6-runner mares' handicap chase here (16.3f, good) in April. Safely held on return in October (since undergone another wind op) but likely to strip fitter now and couldn't rule out. Ex-French; two minor honours stand out among her five runs for this yard; second wind op.
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3rd (5) (16/1 -33%) Eureka Creek
16/1(-33%)
(5) Eureka Creek 16/1, Successful Irish pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter last November. Best effort since when third upped to 23.5f at Lingfield last month but will need to improve on that if she's to regain the winning thread here, Edging back down the weights; third of five at Lingfield (2m7f) latest gives her a chance.
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4th (4) (6/1 +8%) Walk In Clover
6/1(+8%)
(4) Walk In Clover 6/1, Improved during the spring, winner of a competitive C&D mares' handicap and another over 3m at Southwell within the space of 8 days. Hasn't done much wrong since, most recently finishing third of 11 back here (2m, good to soft) last month, and she has to enter calculations. Reliable; running well at 2m here; back up in trip and has to be in serious calculations.
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5th (12) (25/1 -79%) Pougne Aminta
25/1(-79%)
(12) Pougne Aminta 25/1, Irish point winner who scored with any amount in hand in a weak mares' maiden hurdle at Wetherby in March. Fair third on return/chase debut at Ludlow (2½m, soft) but she was 6½ lengths adrift of Malaita on that occasion, so improvement is needed. Creditable handicap/chase debut at Ludlow but needs better to turn the tables on Malaita.
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6th (2) (200/1 -1011%) Happy D'ex
200/1(-1011%)
(2) Happy D'ex 200/1, Dual hurdles scorer and initially looked like a winner-in-waiting over fences last season. However, she ran no sort of a race at Perth when last seen in June and is opposable starting out for new yard here. 0-6 as a chaser (three 2nds); pulled up in June latest and left Gordon Elliott for £26,000.
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7th (7) (22/1 -100%) Lilith
22/1(-100%)
(7) Lilith 22/1, Put in a good round of jumping when scoring at Carlisle (21f, good to soft) in February but she was nowhere near as sure-footed when well held on return at Kempton last month. Opposable. Had wind surgery in July and well beaten last month; competitive if back on song.
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8th (10) (14/1 -56%) I Am Gonna Be
14/1(-56%)
(10) I Am Gonna Be 14/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start for her new stable when runner-up in a first-time tongue strap (retained) on chase debut at Ayr (20.5f, good). Open to improvement in this sphere and one to consider for in-form yard. Second at Ayr (2m4f) on chase/seasonal debut was a good effort; not proven on soft.
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9th (8) (8/1 -14%) Mad About Sally
8/1(-14%)
(8) Mad About Sally 8/1, Ended last season with a couple of rather indifferent performances following Fontwell chase debut success but firmly back on track with a decisive reappearance display at Chepstow (23.6f, soft). Now 9 lb higher in a tougher race but will be a threat if able to build on that. Easily accounted for her four rivals over about 3m at Chepstow (soft) on return; up 9lb.
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|B| (9) (11/1 +8%) Petticoat Lucy
11/1(+8%)
(9) Petticoat Lucy 11/1, Fair hurdler who showed improved form under a change of tactics to make a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot in May. Made it 2-2 in this sphere with another good round of jumping on return at Exeter (19.2f, soft) but followed that with a disappointing effort at Kempton. Won her first two attempts over fences; needs to bounce back from a poor show at Kempton.
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|F| (11) (4/1 +67%) Malaita
4/1(+67%)
(11) Malaita 4/1, Bumper winner who improved when bagging mares' handicap hurdles at Carlisle and here last term. Has made a positive start to life over fences, second at Ludlow before finishing fourth on ground that was probably too testing for her at Warwick (2½m, heavy). Bold show anticipated. Resumed with two good efforts in 2m4f handicap chases; may have more improvement in her.
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|PU| (13) (9/1 +59%) Brianna Rose
9/1(+59%)
(13) Brianna Rose 9/1, Consistent hurdler who has taken well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) in July. However, tame effort back from a break at Market Rasen and now tried in cheekpieces. Unraced on worse than good to soft; poor show on latest start prompts headgear first time.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Mad About Sally is 2-4 over fences and is suggested as shortlist material, while Walk In Clover boasts valuable course experience and rates as a big player, with the return to this sort of trip expected to ideally suit. However, Irish raider LA MALMASON is still unexposed and looks the one to side with after an improved effort when third at Down Royal 35 days ago. That form sets the standard, given the winner went of that race on to finish a good second in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse earlier this month.
This looks very competitive, with several appealing candidates on show. MALAITA wasn't beaten far on ground that was probably slower than ideal at Warwick last time and she could take some catching back here (winner over hurdles on sole previous visit to this course) with underfoot conditions likely to be more favourable. Irish raider La Malmason looks a big threat on her handicap debut in this sphere, while Royale Margaux and Walk In Clover are others to consider, along with I Am Gonna Be.
There's a good chance that Gavin Cromwell's Irish challenger LA MALMASON, a close relation to Stage Star, will prove the class act.
(3) Tanganyika 5/2, Registered first victory for this yard at Carlisle (19f) in February but hasn't reproduced that in his 3 outings since, fading into fifth back from a break at Wincanton (2½m) last month. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Didn't fire when warm favourite last month but remains on a workable mark.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +25%) Chris Cool
3/1(+25%)
(6) Chris Cool 3/1, Back from 7 months off when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) last month. A 6 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from this former course scorer. Beat two next-time-out winners when back over hurdles for last month's seasonal debut.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +40%) Astronomic View
3/1(+40%)
(4) Astronomic View 3/1, Exeter bumper winner who has shown fair form in a light hurdle career, making a solid start in handicaps when second of 7 over 18.5f at Exeter 19 days ago. Up in trip. Respected. Ran well in defeat on last month's handicap debut; upped from 2m2f today.
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4th (2) (7/1 -100%) Shallow River
7/1(-100%)
(2) Shallow River 7/1, Fairly useful 2m winner for Fergal O'Brien and 3 good runner-up efforts at up to 21.5f for Milton Harris this autumn. Seemed to lose concentration a bit when headed near the finish at Carlisle last time and has cheekpieces added here. Now under the care of Anthony Charlton. Good second in valuable Carlisle contest last month; still on workable mark after 2lb rise.
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5th (1) (9/1 -64%) Butler's Brief
9/1(-64%)
(1) Butler's Brief 9/1, Got back on scoreboard at Kelso 34 days ago, finding plenty under pressure. Should remain competitive after a 4 lb rise. Inconsistent this season, but not far off career-best form when scoring at Kelso last time.
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|PU| (5) (8/1 +43%) Samuel Jackson
8/1(+43%)
(5) Samuel Jackson 8/1, Lost his way over fences when last seen in the spring but he has been given a chance by the handicapper as a result (third over hurdles off 10 lb higher last winter) if reviving after a break. Not seen since pulled up in two chases in March but on a tempting hurdle mark.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A tentative vote is for CHRIS COOL, who exploited a career-low mark of 96 when scoring in good style over 3m1f at Huntingdon last month. A repeat of that effort, up just 6lb in the ratings, would make him difficult to stop. Butler's Brief rates as the biggest danger up 4lb for his comfortable success over 3m2f at Kelso, while the consistent Shallow River is expected to hit the frame.
Last month's Huntingdon scorer Chris Cool might be able to cope with a 6 lb rise. Astronomic View has the potential to build on his Exeter handicap debut second and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of Shallow River.
His stamina heads into unknown territory but this is a drop in grade for SHALLOW RIVER, who went down fighting at Carlisle last month.
(2) Twinjets 5/2, Dual bumper winner who attained a useful level over hurdles, winning 3 times at up to 21f for Milton Harris. Let down by jumping when third at Ascot on his chase debut but still appeals as the type to do better in this sphere and he's worth chancing on the back of a stable switch. Kept jumping left when third at Ascot so going this way round makes sense; yard debut.
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2nd (1) (25/1 -108%) Grozni
25/1(-108%)
(1) Grozni 25/1, Three-time winner over hurdles last winter for Charles Byrnes. Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at Downpatrick (19.2f, good) 109 days ago and he's respected on the back of an interesting stable switch. Beginners' chase winner in August; faces no easy task here under top weight.
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3rd (7) (9/2 -13%) Scrum Diddly
9/2(-13%)
(7) Scrum Diddly 9/2, Progressive over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood and built on his chase debut when going down narrowly to a smart prospect in a 3-runner handicap at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Shortlist material. Pushed a progressive rival close at Ascot and 2lb lower here; best form on good ground.
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4th (9) (9/1 +10%) Storminhome
9/1(+10%)
(9) Storminhome 9/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed maiden hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) in January and posted two good placed efforts after at Ffos Las and Bangor. Backwards step from a promising chase debut when down the field at Exeter last time but it's still early days. Last time was disappointing but lots to like about his second at Huntingdon on chase debut.
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5th (8) (7/2 +50%) The Kniphand
7/2(+50%)
(8) The Kniphand 7/2, Improved model switched to handicaps/upped to 3m over hurdles last season, battling well when gaining a third success at Market Rasen (23f) in March. Showed plenty when when runner-up at Ludlow on chase debut and there should be more to come from who one appeals as a thorough stayer. Solid handicapper over hurdles and the form of his chase debut (2nd) has been franked.
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6th (6) (17/2 +15%) Abuffalosoldier
17/2(+15%)
(6) Abuffalosoldier 17/2, Won a 3m Newbury handicap hurdle last November but lost his way a little after finishing a good third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Found improvement for the return to this kind of trip when runner-up in a 4-runner event at Hereford on his second chase start last time and he's not discounted. Second at Hereford but this is deeper and good ground might be ideal.
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7th (5) (12/1 -50%) Brandy Mcqueen
12/1(-50%)
(5) Brandy Mcqueen 12/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start over fences by a wide margin at Kelso in October. Not disgraced when third at Carlisle last time and he's a player again. Good hurdler and it's been a bright start over fences; bumped into one last time.
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|PU| (4) (13/2 -95%) Egbert
13/2(-95%)
(4) Egbert 13/2, Failed to go on from a maiden hurdle success at Ludlow last season but immediately surpassed that form after sent chasing after a wind-op when winning 11-runner handicap chase (8/1) at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Found plenty for pressure there and he's a player from 9 lb higher mark. Flat to the boards at Kempton before staying on best; was hit with a 9lb rise.
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|PU| (3) (16/1 -167%) Ree Okka
16/1(-167%)
(3) Ree Okka 16/1, Irish point winner who landed 2 novice hurdles at up to 24.5f in 2021-22. Shaped up well without success over fences last season and should be sharper for his recent return at at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) 25 days ago, so can't be ruled out. Flatters to deceive and he was entitled to run better than he did at Plumpton.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
SCRUM DIDDLY was well backed when bumping into a progressive rival in a three-runner contest last month over 3m at Ascot, and he could be difficult to beat on this occasion. Egbert rates as the biggest danger after winning in good style over the extended 2m4f at Kempton last time but this 9lb rise could be tough to defy, while the former Irish raider Grozni looks an interesting recruit for James Owen.
A really competitive novice handicap. TWINJETS was let down by novicey mistakes on chase debut but is a scopey sort and remains one who should do vastly better over fences, especially now having joined a powerful stable. Scrum Diddly gave an above-average prospect plenty to think about at Ascot last time and heads the list of dangers, with Brandy McQueen taken to complete the placings.
It was a strong race in which STORMINHOME finished tired at Exeter but he's better than that, as his Huntingdon effort confirms.
(3) Cepage 11/2, Very smart chaser at best but hasn't stood much racing in recent years and well held at Warwick last month after a year off. Headgear on. Rarely seen these days, failing to show enough; wears headgear for the first time.
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2nd (2) (4/1 +64%) Lord Du Mesnil
4/1(+64%)
(2) Lord Du Mesnil 4/1, None too reliable these days but he's smart when on-song and produced 3 good runner-up efforts last season. Respectable return at Sandown but drop back in trip not ideal. The mud holds no fears but he is surely vulnerable at this short a trip.
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3rd (4) (13/2 -117%) Le Ligerien
13/2(-117%)
(4) Le Ligerien 13/2, Rejuvenated after joining this yard from Philip Hobbs last season, completing hat-trick between February & March. Left reappearance well behind when winning 4-runner veterans event at Kempton last month and player up 5 lb. Doing well for this yard; won four-runner race comfortably at Kempton (2m4f, good) latest.
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4th (9) (8/1 +11%) Go Steady
8/1(+11%)
(9) Go Steady 8/1, Dual winner in handicap chases last season and better for return when going close back over hurdles at Uttoxeter 19 days ago. More needed back over fences from out of the handicap, however. 3lb out of the handicap but, given this trip, he should be a player.
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5th (1) (8/1 +20%) Sam Brown
8/1(+20%)
(1) Sam Brown 8/1, Rejuvenated by first-time blinkers when looking the likely winner of a 3m handicap at the Punchestown Festival in April until falling 2 out (just over 2 lengths ahead at the time). Ran poorly at Wincanton on return but blinkers back on now. All starts since May 2021 over 2m7f+; player if he's on song but that can't be relied upon.
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6th (8) (12/1 -60%) Up Helly Aa King
12/1(-60%)
(8) Up Helly Aa King 12/1, Last hit the target at Doncaster in February 2022 and solid second in handicap there (3m, good) when last seen during the spring. Bit to find from out of the handicap here, however. Creditable run at this sort of trip in November 2022, much more recent than many rivals.
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7th (6) (9/2 +18%) Storm Control
9/2(+18%)
(6) Storm Control 9/2, Front runner who's potentially well handicapped returning from 11 months off trying a veterans race for the first time, so of interest at a course he's won at. Off 351 days and his first-time-out record leaves something to be desired.
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8th (7) (25/1 -79%) Duc De Beauchene
25/1(-79%)
(7) Duc De Beauchene 25/1, In the form of his life back in the spring, winning staying handicaps at Wincanton and Fakenham (good second in stronger Kempton contest in between). Never involved under a patient ride after 5 months off at Aintree (25f, soft) but could leave that effort behind here. Creditable runs both on soft and at this sort of trip were an uncomfortably long time ago.
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|PU| (5) (6/1 +25%) Top Ville Ben
6/1(+25%)
(5) Top Ville Ben 6/1, Not the force of old but looked full of zest only for his race to end with a horrible experience at Aintree on return, falling heavily and then colliding with 2 horses in his wake. Can go well if that incident hasn't left its mark. Third of 23 at Leopardstown (2m5f) in February, so he could still be competitive.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Some admirable campaigners are drawn together for this veterans chase, with the likes of recent Kempton winner Le Ligerien and Go Steady, who was denied by just a neck over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month, rated as strong contenders based on their peak efforts over fences. However, LORD DU MESNIL ran a blinder when he was second in a class 2 handicap on the New course back in April, and he could be hard to beat if he replicates that level today. Storm Control is also considered.
It could be worth chancing STORM CONTROL, who's dipped below his last winning mark on his first attempt in a veterans race. Le Ligerien looked better than ever when winning a similar event at Kempton last month and is a solid alternative, with Top Ville Ben best of the others.
A chance is taken on the reappearing UP HELLY AA KING, who put up a bold show over 2m5f first time out last season.
(1) Classic Lord 5/2, Useful on Flat and came good over hurdles in a Fontwell novice (17.7f, soft) last month. Did that easily and could be up to defying a penalty. Won by 14l on heavy ground at Fontwell last month; obvious contender.
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2nd (8) (5/1 +0%) Two Auld Pals
5/1(+0%)
(8) Two Auld Pals 5/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2¼m), won 3 times in 2023 but below form last 2 starts. Has left Jim Goldie ahead of hurdle debut. Fair Flat-racer who stays well and won on heavy ground in August; hurdle debut today.
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3rd (2) (18/1 +28%) Catch Him Derry
18/1(+28%)
(2) Catch Him Derry 18/1, Needed experience sole outing in bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when third 21 lengths third of 8 over C&D 13 days ago. Likely to improve. Made just a mildly encouraging hurdle debut when well-held third over C&D two weeks ago.
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4th (9) (8/1 +50%) Yealand
8/1(+50%)
(9) Yealand 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second in a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow on debut in April. Off 7 months. shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 11 at Carlisle last month. Retains potential. Shaped with promise on both hurdle starts but (2m/2m4f) but probably needs to improve here.
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5th (4) (9/4 -13%) Just Gino
9/4(-13%)
(4) Just Gino 9/4, €26,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, It's Gino gelding. Dam, lighlty-raced maiden on Flat in France, sister to useful French chaser (17f-23f winner) Savigny. Won sole start in Irish points in March and needs taking seriously for leading course trainer. Bought for £100,000 after soft-ground Irish point win in March; rules debut today.
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6th (10) (250/1 -67%) Orbys River
250/1(-67%)
(10) Orbys River 250/1, Failed to complete both starts in Irish points and a Uttoxeter novice on hurdling debut. Hard to fancy. Pulled up when 66-1 for last month's stable/hurdle debut.
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7th (5) (22/1 -10%) One Eye On Vegas
22/1(-10%)
(5) One Eye On Vegas 22/1, Third on bumper debut in March 2021 but only modest form shown after a long absence in a pair of novice hurdles at Carlisle and Warwick recently. Needs a big step forward. Not beaten far at Warwick last month but may fare better when qualified for handicaps.
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8th (6) (11/1 -38%) Pearl Island
11/1(-38%)
(6) Pearl Island 11/1, Shaped like a stayer when placed in a pair of bumpers and did the same sent hurdling when fourth in 2m4f Uttoxeter novice 27 days ago. This drop in trip is unlikely to suit. Just a respectable fourth on seasonal/hurdle debut but might come on for the run.
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9th (7) (150/1 -50%) Streamsforth Lad
150/1(-50%)
(7) Streamsforth Lad 150/1, Showed some ability in bumpers but was pulled up on hurdling debut here 13 days ago. Placed on bumper debut but struggled when a big-priced outsider for recent hurdle debut.
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10th (3) (8/1 -45%) Golden Ambition
8/1(-45%)
(3) Golden Ambition 8/1, Made a promising start over hurdles when fourth in 10-runner novice (80/1) at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Drop in trip not sure to suit, though. Made low-key bumper debut in April but last month's hurdling debut was quite promising.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Bangor Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CLASSIC LORD was a bloodless winner over the extended 2m1f at Fontwell last time and this looks a good opportunity to follow up that success. The five-year-old can continue on an upward trajectory. Just Gino is fancied to give the selection most to think about on his first start under Rules for the in-form Donald McCain yard, while Two Auld Pals makes most appeal of the remainder.
CLASSIC LORD got off the mark over hurdles in tidy fashion at Fontwell last month and is selected to defy a penalty, though strong market support for winning Irish pointer Just Gino would put a slightly different slant on matters. Golden Ambit isn't sure to be suited by the drop in trip but is still third choice.
The one with least to prove is CLASSIC LORD, who comes here after a fairly comfortable win on heavy ground at Fontwell last month.
(1) Avakate 5/1, Built on debut when landing an 11-runner event at Roscommon 5 months ago. Has left Andy Slattery since and deserves respect upped in grade. It wasn't a strong race at Roscommon but she was good value for her winning margin.
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2nd (4) (4/1 -14%) Listentoyourheart
4/1(-14%)
(4) Listentoyourheart 4/1, Out of a dual bumper winner and looked above average when scoring easily at Sedgefield a couple of months ago. That looks the best form on offer, so she's worth a chance to take this better contest. Justified market support at Sedgefield and there's substance to that form.
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3rd (13) (11/1 +8%) Solid Silver
11/1(+8%)
(13) Solid Silver 11/1, Failed to justify market support when fifth of 14 in a Lingfield AW debut but more encouragement when second (clear of rest) at Ludlow 18 days ago. Can't be ruled out. The form of her Ludlow second gives her something to find with Magical Annie.
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4th (11) (17/2 -42%) Rula Bula
17/2(-42%)
(11) Rula Bula 17/2, From a good family and built on debut when off the mark at Warwick 23 days ago, well on top at the finish. Could do better still. Nicely on top at the finish to beat a winning pointer on soft ground at Warwick.
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5th (8) (14/1 +13%) Of Course You Can
14/1(+13%)
(8) Of Course You Can 14/1, Placed on two of her three starts to date but likely to be outclassed at this level. First run after wind surgery when a keeping-on third at Hereford (good) last month.
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6th (7) (16/1 +52%) Marooned
16/1(+52%)
(7) Marooned 16/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Soul Icon and showed somthing to work on when third at Wincanton first time out. Should improve for that experience. Out of a winning hurdler and made an excellent start when a close third of 17 at Wincanton.
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7th (6) (11/4 +0%) Magical Annie
11/4(+0%)
(6) Magical Annie 11/4, Related to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt in 16-runner event at Galways 42 days ago. Has left Barry Fitzgerald since and looks open to improvement. Bought for £140,000 since digging deep to win a heavy-ground bumper at Galway.
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8th (9) (12/1 -100%) One Colour
12/1(-100%)
(9) One Colour 12/1, Improved when landing Southwell and followed up with something to spare at Market Rasen 4 months ago. Has potential for better still but this looks tougher. Has won two of her three bumpers but has a lot more on her plate here.
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9th (10) (18/1 +36%) Rialannah
18/1(+36%)
(10) Rialannah 18/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Terresita and bumper winner Taras Halls. Dam (c105/h98) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Nice pedigree but faces a stiff task as the only runner without experience.
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10th (3) (50/1 -100%) Irish Chorus
50/1(-100%)
(3) Irish Chorus 50/1, Hasn't shown enough in two starts to date to think she can feature in this. Third at Newbury last season and capable of better than she showed on Hereford return.
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11th (12) (80/1 -60%) Sans Choix
80/1(-60%)
(12) Sans Choix 80/1, Has only hinted at ability in two starts to date and she's likely to struggle in a race of this nature. Twice well held at Huntingdon and others would appear to have more going for them.
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12th (5) (12/1 -20%) Looking As You Are
12/1(-20%)
(5) Looking As You Are 12/1, Runner-up on each of her three starts in bumpers, again looking in need of further at Huntingdon on latest. Looks out of her depth in this company. Beaten three times but by a talented mare last time and entitled to take her chance here.
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13th (14) (33/1 -136%) Woolberry
33/1(-136%)
(14) Woolberry 33/1, Out of a bumper winner and bettered debut when third at Huntingdon 46 days ago. Better gallop could bring more out of her but plenty of progress required if she's to compete. Virtually upside Looking As You Are when they chased home a smart mare at Huntingdon.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A costly purchase at the recent Tattersalls November Sales, MAGICAL ANNIE could be a shrewd recruit to the Ben Pauling yard, following a highly encouraging success on debut at Galway in October. She can follow up at Listed level, with fellow Irish recruit Avakate looking best placed to chase her home, having joined the Alan King yard recently. Both Listentoyourheart and Rula Bula made fine impressions on their most recent starts and they are likely to be thereabouts, along with Future Fortune and the hat-trick-seeking One Colour.
LISTENTOYOURHEART overcame greenness to score with plenty in hand at Sedgefield a couple of months ago and, with improvement on the cards, she gets the nod ahead of Magical Annie, who also made an impressive start in Ireland. Rula Bula is also considered in what could prove a strong race.
Dan Skelton's LISTENTOYOURHEART looked a decidedly nice prospect when justifying market confidence at Sedgefield.
(6) Latenightpass 3/1, Landed the Aintree Foxhunters' in April 2022. Good fourth in that corresponding race and started out for current yard with a good second over C&D last month. Another bold showing is on the cards. Quality hunter chaser; came clear with the winner on his C&D debut last month; chance.
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2nd (7) (14/1 -17%) Francky Du Berlais
14/1(-17%)
(7) Francky Du Berlais 14/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including twice in September. Shaped as if still in form when fourth over C&D last time. This unique test floats his boat and he was only 15l away over C&D last month.
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3rd (10) (16/1 +60%) Fameaftertheglory
16/1(+60%)
(10) Fameaftertheglory 16/1, Error-prone chaser who has been struggling for form over hurdles this season. Hard to make a solid case for. Has only won a bumper under rules and surely up against it from out of the weights.
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4th (1) (7/1 -17%) Minella Indo
7/1(-17%)
(1) Minella Indo 7/1, Been rather in and out since landing 2021 Gold Cup, returning with a poor effort in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal. Obviously a class act on his day, though, and he's an interesting newcomer to this sphere. Retains the class to threaten under his big weight if he fancies this new challenge.
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5th (2) (11/2 -10%) Galvin
11/2(-10%)
(2) Galvin 11/2, Tough and genuine performer with a good Cheltenham Festival CV, second to a stablemate with an even better one in Delta Work on his first go in a cross-country race in March. Not at best since but should come on for his return here and boasts leading claims. Disappointing favourite here last month, surprisingly so given his good record when fresh.
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6th (8) (33/1 -106%) Diesel D'allier
33/1(-106%)
(8) Diesel D'allier 33/1, Useful chaser on the cross-country circuit but he's not the force of old and failed to feature over C&D last time. Up against it again. Previous winner of this race but has been well below par on his last four visits.
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7th (5) (18/1 -29%) Enjoy D'allen
18/1(-29%)
(5) Enjoy D'allen 18/1, Useful chaser at his best who was quite highly tried last term. Probably needed the run (didn't have a hard race) on first go at Cross-Country chasing at Punchestown last time, so he's likely to step forward from it. Hinted at a return to form at Punchestown and returning headgear perhaps a good thing.
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8th (11) (9/1 +59%) Wick Green
9/1(+59%)
(11) Wick Green 9/1, Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard, and he has hit the frame in a couple of handicaps here the last twice. Stiff task from out of the weights, though. Running well; could be a lively one tackling this new test despite out of the weights.
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9th (13) (16/1 -33%) Didero Vallis
16/1(-33%)
(13) Didero Vallis 16/1, Useful chaser at his best and, while he was out of sorts last season, he stopped the slide when third from out of the weights over C&D last time. Place claims again. Again 19lb out of the weights, as when third over C&D last month; can be inconsistent.
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10th (3) (18/1 -29%) Fury Road
18/1(-29%)
(3) Fury Road 18/1, High-class chaser at his peak and, while he's not been firing for a while, his stable has an excellent record on this Cross-Country track, so could bounce back after a break. Classy at best but has lost his way quite badly since his fall in the Grand National.
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11th (9) (28/1 -100%) Vital Island
28/1(-100%)
(9) Vital Island 28/1, Course winner. Latest win in La Touche Cup in April. Back to form when second in Cross-Country event at Punchestown last time but has a bit on from out of the weights. First run here but he goes well on the Banks Course at Punchestown; good show last time.
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12th (12) (40/1 -43%) Volcano
40/1(-43%)
(12) Volcano 40/1, Strong stayer who is something of a Warwick specialist. Ran well from out of the weights over C&D last time but a place is the best he can hope for faced with a similar scenario. Weakening fifth on same terms here last month and hard to entertain from a win perspective.
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|PU| (4) (7/2 +20%) Gesskille
7/2(+20%)
(4) Gesskille 7/2, Reliable sort who underlined his liking for the National fences when landing the Grand Sefton at Aintree last time. That form is working out well and he's the sort to take to this new discipline. Excels over the National fences so every chance that he'll take to this; unraced past 3m2f.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Galvin was unable to justify favouritism in a similar C&D event last month, but Gordon Elliott's classy nine-year-old merits the utmost respect eased 3lb in the ratings. LATENIGHTPASS emphasised his liking for a stamina-sapping test when finishing second in that same contest and compensation could await, though Minella Indo is one to look out for on his first foray into handicaps. Gesskille arrives in search of his hat-trick and he's another to take seriously, along with Diesel D'Allier, who is now 3lb lower than when winning this in 2021.
GALVIN took well to this course when second to his stablemate at the festival in March and he shaped as if the run was needed here last month, so he's worth another chance. Minella Indo is another class act and an intriguing addition to this sphere, while another solid showing is expected from Latenightpass.
This is a new experience for GESSKILLE, yet his excellent record around Aintree tempers concerns on that score. He's 2-2 in blinkers.
(4) Mullins Cross 5/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021 but he posted a good fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 24 days ago. This Irish challenger is weighted to go close. Just 1-27 over hurdles but consistent in recent months and versatile regarding ground.
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2nd (2) (5/2 +64%) Whitehaven
5/2(+64%)
(2) Whitehaven 5/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 16.5f) but tailed off at Chester on final outing in that sphere in May and has failed to go on in four runs over hurdles. Something to prove. Ran well to a point on recent handicap hurdle debut and that run may have brought him on.
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3rd (6) (66/1 -32%) Book Of Verse
66/1(-32%)
(6) Book Of Verse 66/1, Poor maiden on Flat and over hurdles, cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 16 days ago. Hard to warm to. Lowly rated Flat maiden who hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles for new stable.
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4th (7) (8/1 -78%) Cosheston
8/1(-78%)
(7) Cosheston 8/1, Still a maiden and off 17 months since a good second in 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell. Cheekpieces back on. In the mix for good yard despite his absence. Posted sound effort when second on latest outing, but that was in June 2022.
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5th (3) (9/4 +0%) Rolypolymoly
9/4(+0%)
(3) Rolypolymoly 9/4, Dual 2m hurdles winner in 2022 who got back on track when third of 10 in handicap chase at Exeter (17.5f, soft) on debut over fences 52 days ago on his final run for Adam West. No forlorn hope back hurdling for his new yard. Bought for 2,000gns after respectable chase debut in October; back hurdling for new stable.
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6th (5) (11/1 +21%) Chase Outlaw
11/1(+21%)
(5) Chase Outlaw 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler, only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Southwell 13 months ago. Needs a big step forward on his handicap hurdle debut on his comeback run. Absent since struggling in Southwell maiden 13 months ago; others have much less to prove.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Mullins Cross has been running to a consistent level in recent starts and she must enter calculations, but a chance can be taken on WHITEHAVEN. A useful sort on the Flat, Donald McCain's charge finished down the field on last month's reappearance but ought to improve for the run and his earlier hurdling form would give him every chance, with forecast ground conditions expected to be no problem. Rolypolymoly is also noted.
Irish-raider MULLINS CROSS is on a long losing run but rates the pick of these weights so gets the vote in a contest where lots arrive with question marks against them. Cosheston could emerge as the chief threat despite having a long absence to overcome, with Rolypolymoly not ruled out for his new yard.
She has a modest strike-rate but MULLINS CROSS has posted some pretty good efforts on slow ground in recent months and gets the vote.
(3) Innisfree Lad 4/1, Won a veterans event at Hereford in February but 3 runs after summer break have been underwhelming. Now 10 lb below last winning mark and has visor reapplied alongside first-time tongue tie, so possible he could bounce back. Return to form needed but has had a wind op; well handicapped on form as recent as April.
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2nd (1) (11/5 +37%) Fidux
11/5(+37%)
(1) Fidux 11/5, Winless since 2021 but still showed useful form when runner-up here in January. Slightly out of sorts when last seen in the form but mark has slipped a long way and he'd be foolish to discount on return from a break. Well handicapped on this year's best form and may have benefited from a break.
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3rd (4) (14/1 -27%) The Ferry Master
14/1(-27%)
(4) The Ferry Master 14/1, Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso (21.6f) in May but pulled up both starts since 5 months apart. Others make more appeal. Won in small field at Kelso in May but pulled up on both starts since.
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4th (6) (11/2 -38%) Whatsdastory
11/2(-38%)
(6) Whatsdastory 11/2, Runner-up 3 times in small-field contests in the spring and wasn't disgraced on return when third of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good, 11/1) 39 days ago. Player. Returned from break with fair third at Hereford; edging down weights and one to consider.
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|PU| (5) (5/1 +0%) Light Flicker
5/1(+0%)
(5) Light Flicker 5/1, Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance. Probably found race coming too soon at Sedgefield next time and could bounce back after more of a break. Encouraging return at Cheltenham in October; soft ground may not have suited at Sedgefield.
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|PU| (2) (10/1 -186%) Informateur
10/1(-186%)
(2) Informateur 10/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser at best and showed he retains some ability when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 41 days ago on return from a 20-month absence. This will reveal more. Returned from long absence with fair fourth over hurdles; well treated on old chase form.
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|PU| (7) (11/2 +31%) Tango Boy
11/2(+31%)
(7) Tango Boy 11/2, Dual chase winner (second success in match) but poor efforts at Southwell last 2 starts in the summer. On a tempting mark if ready to go. Struggled in June/July on last two starts but a break may have helped; not written off.
LTO Selection:
15:22 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The Sue Smith stable can do little wrong at present and this looks like an ideal opportunity for INFORMATEUR to regain the winning thread, following a decent pipe-opener over hurdles at Wetherby last month. His penultimate effort at Newcastle is strong form, and he can get the better of capable topweight Fidux, as well as Tango Boy, who could be up to this if his jumping is on point.
A chance is taken that FIDUX will prove too well handicapped after a break, carrying 19 lb less here (including rider's claim) than when runner-up in a similar contest at the track in February. Whatsdastory made a sound return to action at Hereford last time and is also respected, with Light Flicker well worth another chance to build on encouraging show at Cheltenham.
Six-time chase winner LIGHT FLICKER can return to winning ways now back on better ground. Whatsdastory is second choice.
(5) White Rhino 3/1, Much improved since handicapping, winning 4 times and runner-up twice from 6 starts. Ran a cracker when second in a big field over 21f here last month and there should be even more to come now stepping up to 3m. Leading claims. Excellent record in handicaps; 2nd of 20 over 2m5f here latest, looking as if he'll stay.
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2nd (1) (16/5 +36%) Bold Endeavour
16/5(+36%)
(1) Bold Endeavour 16/5, Won twice in this sphere as a novice for Laura Morgan and successful first 2 starts over fences for Nicky Henderson last season. Consistent in defeat in handicap hurdles of late, his latest fifth of 15 coming at Haydock coming in a very warm race. Should be on the premises again. Running creditably but needs career-best hurdles form to win this; 5lb claimer is enlisted.
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3rd (3) (18/1 -29%) Hermino Aa
18/1(-29%)
(3) Hermino Aa 18/1, Dual hurdles winner last term. Failed to complete in a couple of handicap chases last month but could get his career back on track now returned to hurdles. Has not taken at all well to fences this term; interesting back over hurdles and new trip.
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4th (6) (7/2 +30%) Gyenyame
7/2(+30%)
(6) Gyenyame 7/2, Fair 2m Flat winner for Andrew Balding and struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2½m Wincanton maiden in March. Good runner-up efforts both starts this term, latterly behind a progressive type over 21f here. Much respected now stepping up to 3m. 2nd in soft-ground handicaps over about 2m5f at Wincanton and Cheltenham; rallied latest.
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5th (9) (7/1 +22%) Tiger Jet
7/1(+22%)
(9) Tiger Jet 7/1, Career best when winning 15-runner 3m Haydock handicap in April. Struggled on his next 2 outings but took a step back in the right direction when third (Gyenyame a neck ahead in second) over 21f here 4 weeks ago. Major 3m win in April; caught the eye with big late progress over 2m5f here on latest run.
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6th (10) (16/1 -60%) Paricolor
16/1(-60%)
(10) Paricolor 16/1, Back on a good mark and shaped well when third (White Rhino 5 lengths up in second) of 20 over 21f here 4 weeks ago, staying on again after getting outpaced. The return to 3m will suit him. Interesting again after staying-on third of 20 over hurdles here (2m5f; White Rhino 2nd).
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7th (8) (28/1 -211%) Fontana Ellissi
28/1(-211%)
(8) Fontana Ellissi 28/1, Runner-up twice here last autumn, latterly over this trip, but he hasn't been seen since. Returns in a warm race and a watching brief has to be the percentage call. Went close here on his only attempt at 3m; however, off 398 days and rarely seen on soft.
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8th (4) (18/1 -29%) Shantou Express
18/1(-29%)
(4) Shantou Express 18/1, Won in a small field at Stratford in June. Backed it up when third of 5 at Worcester (23f, good) 12 later but had an off day back at Stratford in August. Freshened up since (has had wind surgery). Not seen since a disappointing show in August, since which he's had wind surgery.
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|U| (7) (22/1 -57%) Big Bresil
22/1(-57%)
(7) Big Bresil 22/1, Novice winner at Exeter for Tom George in 2020 but hasn't stood much racing since. Showed he retains his ability back from 2 years off when third at Ayr in February but pulled up at Ffos Las 6 weeks later and absent again since. Lightly raced 8yo; stamina not proven (one attempt); others look more solid.
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|PU| (2) (12/1 -71%) Captain Morgs
12/1(-71%)
(2) Captain Morgs 12/1, Useful but not the most straightforward, hanging left off the bridle (also flashed tail) when second over fences at Huntingdon last month. Won this race last year by 7l off 3lb lower; more to prove on worse than good to soft.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GYENYAME stayed on powerfully over 2m5f here last time when finishing second to a potentially well-handicapped individual and Joe Tizzard's unexposed hurdler looks set to continue his ascendency now upped in trip. White Rhino has risen a total of 49lb in the handicap since winning at Southwell in February and is unlikely to be far away having also hit the woodwork last time, while the Nicky Henderson pair of Captain Morgs, who landed this prize 12 months ago, and Bold Endeavour are just two others to consider.
There should be more to come from WHITE RHINO now stepping up to 3m for the first time and he's taken to confirm last month's course superiority over Paricolor and take his handicap record to an impressive 5-7. Gyenyame, another with a good recent effort here, looks best of the remainder.
The highly progressive WHITE RHINO (nap) has a great deal going for him. Most of the others require plenty of enthusiasm as well, mind.
(1) Guard The Moon 11/4, 33/1, showed ability when midfield in 13-runner Newbury bumper and confirmed that encouragement when off the mark in a weaker contest over C&D 13 days ago. Solid claims under a penalty. Won four-runner C&D event by 10l a fortnight ago; likely contender under penalty.
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2nd (2) (11/10 +45%) Grand Albert
11/10(+45%)
(2) Grand Albert 11/10, £120,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Iwasthefutureonce. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 9). Of obvious interest on Rules debut. Bought for £120,000 soon after 12l Irish point win in April; interesting recruit.
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3rd (4) (7/2 -75%) Josie Alice
7/2(-75%)
(4) Josie Alice 7/2, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One and fairly useful chaser The Newest One, stays 3¼m. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Apr 22). Makes plenty of appeal. Beat five other mares in slow-ground Irish point in April; market may guide on rules debut.
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4th (3) (17/2 +39%) Lawrenny
17/2(+39%)
(3) Lawrenny 17/2, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h95), lightly raced over hurdles, 1¾m-2m winner on Flat. Should have enough pace for this test, so worth monitoring in the betting. Third foal from a fairly useful Flat stayer; stable has modest bumper strike-rate.
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5th (5) (50/1 +24%) Mivvi
50/1(+24%)
(5) Mivvi 50/1, £1,000 3-y-o, Sixties Icon filly. Sister to fairly useful winner up to 1m Sixntwothrees. Dam unraced. £1,000 3yo; sister to a useful 7f/1m Flat winner; stable quiet in bumpers.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
GUARD THE MOON trounced his rivals over C&D earlier this month. On that evidence, Nigel Twiston-Davies' five-year-old looks more than capable of carrying a penalty to further success, although point-to-point winner Josie Alice, a half-sister to three winners including bumper scorer The New One, could have a say on her Rules debut. Grand Albert is another to take seriously, while Lawrenny is worth a market check too.
JOSIE ALICE and Grand Albert have joined top yards after winning between the flags and they might dominate this contest, with marginal preference for the former. Guard The Moon is also worthy of respect after scoring over C&D recently.
This might go to GRAND ALBERT, who changed hands for a six-figure sum after his wide-margin Irish point win in April.
(2) Francis Meynell 9/4, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 7/1, 16 lengths last of 8 to Big Evs in Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster (5f, good to soft), making effort earlier than ideal. Off 91 days and not ruled out in these calmer waters. Unsuited by soft at Doncaster; dropped in grade so has to be respected.
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2nd (3) (8/1 +27%) Tarsus
8/1(+27%)
(3) Tarsus 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner maiden (66/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, just holding on. This is much tougher though. Much improved for recent C&D maiden win but much more on his plate here.
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3rd (4) (10/11 +39%) Moral Turpitude
10/11(+39%)
(4) Moral Turpitude 10/11, Fairly useful filly. 15/8 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner maiden at this C&D 42 days ago. Holds leading form claims. Looked good when taking C&D maiden last month; major player.
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4th (5) (11/2 -57%) Scorchio
11/2(-57%)
(5) Scorchio 11/2, Fairly useful filly. Career best when winning 7-runner nursery at this C&D (4/6) 16 days ago, comfortably. Very much one to consider. Thriving with racing, second C&D nursery win coming latest; respected.
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5th (1) (40/1 -21%) Elliott
40/1(-21%)
(1) Elliott 40/1, Modest colt. Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 7/2, below form fifth of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (5f) 42 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies. Wolverhampton nursery winner for Rebecca Menzies; stiff task on yard debut.
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6th (6) (300/1 -200%) Freedom Ring
300/1(-200%)
(6) Freedom Ring 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 13 in minor event at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Three poor runs, easily overlooked.
LTO Selection:
16:45 Dundalk Stakes 5f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
MORAL TURPITUDE was conceding 13lb when narrowly beaten by Scorchio in a C&D nursery in October before making all to win a maiden by six lengths next time. The daughter of Raven's Pass was smartly away on the latter occasion and could be hard to peg back if breaking similarly well. Scorchio gained a second nursery victory here last month and is capable of further improvement but may find the selection too strong this time at level weights. Francis Meynell handled a little ease in the ground when making all on debut at Naas but was said to have found conditions too soft when failing to beat a rival in a Group 2 at Doncaster. It's easy to forgive that but he has to give the selection 10lb. Tarsus sprang a 66/1 shock in a maiden last week but has more to do in this company.
MORAL TURPITUDE holds much the best form on the back of her C&D success so rates a confident choice to follow up. Francis Meynell is feared most now lowered in grade, with recent C&D winner Scorchio also in the mix.
Preference is for MORAL TURPITUDE, who really put it together in a C&D maiden last time and if getting a good break, could be the one
(8) Stone Of Destiny 7/1, Untrustworthy individual. Forty runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f) 20 days ago, nearest finish. Handicapped to win and latest 4th came in a stronger race; return to straight track a plus.
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2nd (2) (13/2 -44%) Bang On The Bell
13/2(-44%)
(2) Bang On The Bell 13/2, Three wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Nottingham in August. Good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f, 10/1) 24 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Ran up to recent best when 2nd to in-form rival at Chelmsford last month; needs more here.
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3rd (7) (22/1 -10%) Captain's Bar
22/1(-10%)
(7) Captain's Bar 22/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October but below par on all 3 outings since. Bounce back needed. Newcastle win in October followed by lesser efforts; latest run can be marked up though.
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4th (1) (5/1 -50%) Ramon Di Loria
5/1(-50%)
(1) Ramon Di Loria 5/1, 6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 10 days ago, kept up to work. Respected under a 5 lb penalty. Good winner at Wolverhampton ten days ago; penalised but this track should suit him.
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5th (5) (11/4 +58%) Rodborough
11/4(+58%)
(5) Rodborough 11/4, Pair of C&D wins in August and second at Newcastle in October. Not so good at Wolverhampton last time but capable of bouncing back under Danny Tudhope. 2-2 over C&D and quite possible the return to this venue will spark further improvement.
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6th (6) (12/1 -20%) Secret Mistral
12/1(-20%)
(6) Secret Mistral 12/1, Latest win at Leicester in September. 4/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 28 days ago, doing too much too soon. Return to 5f should suit and her latest run represents strong form; draw not ideal though.
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7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Inanna
40/1(-60%)
(3) Inanna 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on first time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 20/1) 29 days ago. Has work to do. Beaten 15 times since her winning debut; down in the weights but with good reason.
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8th (12) (9/2 +10%) Agostino
9/2(+10%)
(12) Agostino 9/2, 4/1 and cheekpieces on first me, respectable 2½ lengths third of 10 to Ramon Di Loria in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 10 days ago. Visor on first time. Looks competitive on form. 6f winner in October; did well from the front in well-run race latest; new headgear today.
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9th (10) (25/1 -39%) Canaria Queen
25/1(-39%)
(10) Canaria Queen 25/1, Winner at Musselburgh in September. 50/1, seventh of 11 in handicap over this C&D 21 days ago. Novice win in September sandwiched by modest efforts in handicap company, including C&D.
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10th (4) (7/1 -8%) Brownlee
7/1(-8%)
(4) Brownlee 7/1, C&D winner last December but off since a below-form third of 4 in handicap (11/8) at Newcastle (5f) in January. Rossa Ryan up but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations given the length of the lay-off. C&D winner one year ago; absent for 11 months but Rossa Ryan booked for his return.
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11th (9) (40/1 -186%) Caesars Pearl
40/1(-186%)
(9) Caesars Pearl 40/1, Last of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (6f) 11 days ago, doing too much too soon. Others arrive with more pressing claims. 3lb lower than for her 6f win in June; mixed bag since though and others look stronger.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Ramon Di Loria was a comfortable winner at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and he merits respect under the penalty, but it might pay to side with the less-exposed BROWNLEE. A C&D winner in December last year, the son of Bungle Inthejungle hasn't been seen since finishing third at Newcastle in January but might not need to be at his best to make a successful return. Bang On The Bell can chase the pair home.
BANG ON THE BELL ran well at Chelmsford last time and might be up to landing a fourth success of the year. Last week's Wolverhampton winner Ramon Di Loria should go well under a penalty, while Rodborough is respected back at the scene of her 2 wins in August.
Stone Of Destiny can go well back on a straight track but CAPTAIN'S BAR's latest run can be upgraded and he gets the tentative vote.
(2) Clarita 9/4, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 3/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 14 in maiden at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Narrowly denied latest when beaten a nose and shaped like she would relish return to 7f.
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2nd (6) (18/1 -80%) Go Girl Go
18/1(-80%)
(6) Go Girl Go 18/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 10/1) 55 days ago. Only beaten a neck on debut but form didn't work out and tailed off since; AW may suit.
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3rd (8) (7/2 -56%) Step It Out
7/2(-56%)
(8) Step It Out 7/2, Promising type. Second of 14 in maiden at this C&D (5/2) on debut 30 days ago. Open to progress. Beaten 1l (C&D) on debut last month; shaped like she may want further but can't rule out.
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4th (9) (9/4 -29%) Sweet Delta Dawn
9/4(-29%)
(9) Sweet Delta Dawn 9/4, Promising sort. 8/1, second of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) on debut, met some trouble. Off 117 days. Likely to improve. Lost out to a subsequent Listed winner when 2nd of 23 on debut at Curragh; the one to beat.
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5th (1) (14/1 -27%) Buckhead Betty
14/1(-27%)
(1) Buckhead Betty 14/1, Foaled March 9. 100,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Nushafreen. Dam once-raced daughter of Irish 1000 Guineas winner/Oaks runner-up Yesterday. Likely type. Saxon Warrior filly; 100,000gns yearling; half-sister to AW winner; warrants respect.
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6th (12) (50/1 -150%) Pepper Noir
50/1(-150%)
(12) Pepper Noir 50/1, Foaled March 30. Outstrip filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner White Pepper. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Purcell. Outstrip filly; mix of speed and stamina in pedigree; yard have strong claims with Clarita.
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7th (3) (20/1 +50%) Ragtime Milly
20/1(+50%)
(3) Ragtime Milly 20/1, Foaled April 24. €13,000 foal, Invincible Army filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including 7f/1m winner Juthoor. Dam, French 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f Dubai Prince. Invincible Army filly; 13,000euros foal; likely to need this.
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8th (13) (33/1 -32%) Soaring Free
33/1(-32%)
(13) Soaring Free 33/1, Foaled March 27. €3,500 yearling, Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including 1m winner Not Forgotten. Dam, US winner up to 8.5f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to minor US 8.5f/9f stakes winner Peak Maria's Way. 3,500euros yearling; half-sister to AW winner; yard had winning newcomer here recently.
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9th (14) (150/1 -200%) Waystar
150/1(-200%)
(14) Waystar 150/1, Foaled March 7. €17,000 yearling, Postponed filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart French/German winner up to 8.5f Degas (runner-up in Mehl-Mulhens Rennen) out of useful German winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Diatribe. Postponed filly; cost 17,000euros as yearling; unlikely to be involved.
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10th (11) (100/1 -614%) Miss Antino
100/1(-614%)
(11) Miss Antino 100/1, Foaled April 20. Buratino filly. Half-sister to winners abroad by Aussie Rules and Footstepsinthesand. Dam, Italian 1m-11f winner, half-sister to smart French sprinter Sabratah. Buratino filly; half-sister to 2 winners over a bit further; yard do okay with 2yos here.
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11th (4) (6/1 +63%) Labhaoise
6/1(+63%)
(4) Labhaoise 6/1, Foaled February 28. €32,000 foal, Phoenix of Spain filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, closely related to smart winner up to 1m Fury out of useful winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner) Courting. Phoenix Of Spain filly; dam 2yo winners; yard 5-19 with juveniles here last five years.
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12th (7) (33/1 +18%) Melody Bells
33/1(+18%)
(7) Melody Bells 33/1, Foaled April 8. Mastercraftsman filly. Dam unraced half-sister to 6f-1¾m winner (stayed 17f) Political Policy and 1m winner Howyoulikethat (both useful) out of useful 1m winner Alexander Express. Mastercraftsman filly; unlikely to have a say on debut and may need further.
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13th (10) (150/1 -127%) Get Your Groove On
150/1(-127%)
(10) Get Your Groove On 150/1, Foaled May 6. Gutaifan filly. Closely related to untrustworthy winner up to 1½m Honcho and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Branch Line. Gutaifan filly; closely related to 6f-1m4f winner Honcho; interesting but may need this.
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14th (5) (50/1 -150%) Abbey Actress
50/1(-150%)
(5) Abbey Actress 50/1, Foaled May 1. 45,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Crema Inglesa and 1½m winner Point In Time. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m Make Believe filly; 45,000gns yearling; pedigree suggests she may want a bit further; hood.
LTO Selection:
17:15 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Michael O'Callaghan always knows what he has on his hands and the fact that STEP IT OUT was heavily backed into favouritism when second on debut here last month augurs well for her prospects of going one better on her return to Dundalk. Beaten by a gelding also making his debut then, the daughter of Inns Of Court can regain losses in fillies only company. Sweet Delta Dawn, from a family of dirt performers in North America, had 21 rivals behind when second to a subsequent stakes-winning colt at the Curragh in August. She steps up a furlong and it's interesting that she comes here after a break rather than being put away until the turf racing returns. Clarita was placed for the third time when touched off over 6f here a fortnight ago and may again have to settle for minor honours. Labhaoise, by Phoenix Of Spain, represents a yard which does well here while Buckhead Betty, a second runner for Joseph O'Brien, cost 100,000 pounds as a yearling and is a half-sister to an all-weather winner.
SWEET DELTA DAWN fared easily the best of the newcomers when runner-up in a big field at the Curragh in August and is narrowly preferred to Step It Out, who showed plenty to work on when second over this C&D last month. The selection's stablemate Buckhead Betty makes the most appeal of the newcomers.
It's hard to get away from SWEET DELTA DAWN (nap) who only found a subsequent Listed winner too good on debut and she should take to AW
(2) Blue Storm 11/4, 11/2, again ran respectably on first run since leaving James Tate (7,000 gns) when third of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago, coming from further back than the front pair. Promising stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; better expected today; interesting.
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2nd (6) (4/1 -20%) Cotai Vision
4/1(-20%)
(6) Cotai Vision 4/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 11/2, saw off everything bar a big improver when second of 11 in nursery at same course (5.1f) 20 days ago. Nudged up 2 lb for that near miss but looks to have a good chance. 2 wins for former yard; latest 2nd a career best; may not confirm placings with Blue Storm.
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3rd (1) (2/1 +40%) Call Glory
2/1(+40%)
(1) Call Glory 2/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in September. 9/1, proved at least as good as ever when second of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Just the sort of recruit his shrewd yard will do well with so he's foolish to ignore. Career best when 2nd of ten over 6f last month; yard going well; another big run expected.
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4th (7) (8/1 -78%) Reprised
8/1(-78%)
(7) Reprised 8/1, 11/2, failed to progress when third of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut and no surprise should he make more of a splash. Promise in three 5f novices; may do better now handicapping but she'll need to.
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5th (4) (13/2 +54%) Cross The Tracks
13/2(+54%)
(4) Cross The Tracks 13/2, Winner at Yarmouth in September. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 on nursery debut (20/1) at Kempton (6f) 37 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hasn't kicked on from his winning debut; drops to 5f for the first time; others stronger.
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5th (5) (18/1 -177%) Jungle Jim
18/1(-177%)
(5) Jungle Jim 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, ran creditably when fourth of 6 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Front-runner; clear promise in novice/maiden company but more needed to win on h'cap debut.
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7th (8) (14/1 -133%) Kitty Bennet
14/1(-133%)
(8) Kitty Bennet 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, failed to improve when seventh of 11 on nursery debut at Newmarket (6f, good) 5 months ago. Makes tapeta debut. Way too soon to be writing her off, however. Not at best on nursery debut but she was backed (6f, good to soft); still time for more.
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8th (3) (80/1 -300%) Heed The Call
80/1(-300%)
(3) Heed The Call 80/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, ran poorly on first run since leaving Archie Watson when last of 12 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 50/1) 37 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces back on. Had a wind op since last seen. Two 5f wins for Archie Watson; low-key stable debut at Kempton last month; headgear now.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A fairly open nursery in which preference is for REPRISED. Karl Burke's charge displayed plenty of ability across her three qualifying runs and doesn't appear to be overburdened by an opening mark of 70, so the daughter of Blue Point might be well placed to strike. Call Glory and Cotai Vision both arrive on the back of second-placed efforts and both ought to give another good account of themselves. Blue Storm should not be underestimated either.
A few in with a squeak but preference is for COTAI VISION, who saw off everything bar a big improver at Wolverhampton just under 3 weeks ago and having landed the plum draw in stall 1, David Loughnane's front runner can go one better. Second choice is Call Glory, who looked as good as ever when runner-up on second start for Mick Appleby last month, while Reprised and Blue Storm are another couple worthy of a mention.
Cotai Vision finished in front of BLUE STORM (nap) at Wolverhampton last month but she may struggle to confirm the placings today.
(13) Swan Band 9/4, Thrice-raced filly. Second of 14 in maiden at this C&D (15/8) 14 days ago. Progressing gradually and should give another good account. Improved with 2 promising efforts here this winter; better than the result when 2nd latest.
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2nd (9) (4/1 +50%) Oriental Dancer
4/1(+50%)
(9) Oriental Dancer 4/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Trainer going well. Hood on 1st time. Went close in h'caps in Britain; similar standard when C&D 5th last week; this is tougher.
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3rd (4) (40/1 +39%) State Actor
40/1(+39%)
(4) State Actor 40/1, Raven's Pass gelding. Half-brother to minor US winner by War Front. Dam, US 8.5f winner, half-sister to very smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner (stayed 1¼m) War Command. Raven's Pass gelding; half-brother to 1m turf winner; best watched on belated debut.
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4th (8) (12/1 -71%) Nituna
12/1(-71%)
(8) Nituna 12/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 12 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (11/2) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. 2nd in Oct' but not as good since; no improvement for AW latest; may want return to h'caps.
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5th (1) (66/1 +56%) Easy Way
66/1(+56%)
(1) Easy Way 66/1, Twice-raced colt. Seventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D (33/1) 30 days ago. Showed a bit more over this C&D a month ago but others have achieved more.
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6th (11) (12/1 -50%) Pro Bono Alexander
12/1(-50%)
(11) Pro Bono Alexander 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 5/1, first run since leaving Jessica Harrington when fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Showed she retains ability after long absence last month; interesting stepping up in trip.
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7th (3) (125/1 -25%) Nation At War
125/1(-25%)
(3) Nation At War 125/1, War Command gelding. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 5f-7f winner Fast Berry. Dam, maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to Queen Mary Stakes winner Ceiling Kitty. War Command gelding; speed on dam's side of his pedigree; unlikely to be involved on debut.
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8th (14) (25/1 -108%) Yamalia Star
25/1(-108%)
(14) Yamalia Star 25/1, Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Eighth of 12 in maiden at this course (12f, 12/1) 16 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Went close in 1m3f h'cap (heavy) earlier in year but lost her way since; 1m may not suit.
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9th (2) (9/4 +65%) Mooretown Lad
9/4(+65%)
(2) Mooretown Lad 9/4, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (15/2) 42 days ago. May have more to offer with Colin Keane taking the ride again. Promise on debut and not ideally positioned over C&D since; more to come.
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10th (12) (100/1 +0%) Second Girl
100/1(+0%)
(12) Second Girl 100/1, Second Thought filly. Dam unraced. Second Thought filly; yard's newcomers generally best watched.
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11th (6) (10/3 -104%) Dawn Rider
10/3(-104%)
(6) Dawn Rider 10/3, Twice-raced filly. 5/1, second of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Leading claims for top connections. Not disgraced on debut before 2nd here last week behind nice prospect; high on shortlist.
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12th (10) (200/1 -33%) Pretty Brown Eyes
200/1(-33%)
(10) Pretty Brown Eyes 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (125/1) 42 days ago. Well held in two maidens at triple figure odds so far and hard to fancy at present.
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13th (5) (150/1 -50%) Becausedellasaidso
150/1(-50%)
(5) Becausedellasaidso 150/1, Kuroshio filly. Dam ran twice out of US 2-y-o 1m winner Regally Bred. Kuroshio filly; interesting on breeding but about to turn 4 concern we haven't seen her.
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14th (7) (200/1 -33%) Irredentist
200/1(-33%)
(7) Irredentist 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, heavy, 200/1) 45 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Shown very little at huge odds in two runs so far and handicaps after this run.
LTO Selection:
17:45 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
SWAN BAND has run well on both starts over C&D including when runner-up, with Nituna back in fifth, two weeks ago. Sent off favourite, the daughter of Awtaad had no excuses when beaten by four lengths but the well-exposed winner did seem to show improved form. Galileo filly Dawn Rider took a nice step forward from her debut when second over a longer trip last week. She kept battling away in genuine fashion and is a big player but might just be vulnerable dropping back almost three furlongs. Mooretown Lad, whose classy brother I Am Superman won readily here last week, was three lengths behind the selection last month when both horses were making their second starts and is from a family that improve with racing. State Actor is out of a half-sister to Dewhurst winner War Command and is a newcomer to keep an eye on.
DAWN RIDER took a nice step forward from her debut when runner-up over a longer trip here last Friday and can strike at the third time of asking. Swan Band is making steady progress and is second choice ahead of Mooretown Lad, the mount of Colin Keane.
It was a much improved run from DAWN RIDER when only beaten a length by a nice prospect here last week and she shaped like 1m may suit
(8) Juicy 11/1, Rajasinghe filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/5.7f winner Tardis. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Quite a belated debut but bred to be speedy and she'd enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. 20,000gns half-sister to a Listed-winning sprinter out of a 5f winner; newcomer of note.
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2nd (11) (10/11 -14%) Mattella
10/11(-14%)
(11) Mattella 10/11, Promising start to her career when second of 6 in novice at Newcastle (6f) 30 days ago, clear of rest. Leading claims with improvement likely. Promising 2nd on her belated debut last month; sets the clear standard & with more to come.
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3rd (2) (10/1 -43%) Cobh Harbour
10/1(-43%)
(2) Cobh Harbour 10/1, Promising sort. Third of 8 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 13/2) on debut. Off 106 days. Open to progress. Debut 3rd at Bath is just modest form; is at least open to some improvement & AW can help.
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4th (9) (12/1 +0%) Make Clear
12/1(+0%)
(9) Make Clear 12/1, Fair form when runner-up of 3 of first 4 starts. Latest sixth of 7 at Wolverhampton (5f, 3/1) was disappointing, though. Cheekpieces go on first time. Consistent enough without progressing from her debut second; cheekpieces now tried.
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5th (1) (7/1 +36%) Awesome Spirit
7/1(+36%)
(1) Awesome Spirit 7/1, Fair maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Visor on first time. Not beaten far in 6f handicaps the last twice; more needed back at 5f; new headgear tried.
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6th (10) (15/2 +38%) Margot Robbie
15/2(+38%)
(10) Margot Robbie 15/2, Twice-raced filly. 12/1 and visored first time, modest form when third of 8 in novice at Newcastle (6f) 31 days ago. Second run was better than her debut; more to come but headgear left off now dropped to 5f.
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7th (5) (150/1 -50%) Tilsworth Turf
150/1(-50%)
(5) Tilsworth Turf 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 100/1, achieved nothing when distant fourth of 6 in novice at Kempton (7f) 51 days ago. Down in trip. Down the field in two runs over 7f in October; not easily recommended back at 5f.
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8th (4) (250/1 -213%) Mark The Sparks
250/1(-213%)
(4) Mark The Sparks 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 11 in maiden (125/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) 11 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Poor form in two runs this year and others have more pressing claims.
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9th (12) (66/1 -65%) Missakoya
66/1(-65%)
(12) Missakoya 66/1, Pearl Secret filly. Dam 5.7f winner. Dam a minor sprint winner; likely best watched on debut, for all this race lacks depth.
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10th (3) (20/1 -122%) Embroidered Cloth
20/1(-122%)
(3) Embroidered Cloth 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (5f, 2/1) 23 days ago. Likely capable of better. Not lived up to market blling in two runs 571 days apart; still has time to do better.
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11th (6) (15/2 +6%) Wee Geordie
15/2(+6%)
(6) Wee Geordie 15/2, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 11 in novice at Chelmsford (7f) 29 days ago, not knocked about. Down in trip. Settled a bit better last time & there's more to come; 5f can help; interesting.
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12th (7) (66/1 -164%) West Coast Boy
66/1(-164%)
(7) West Coast Boy 66/1, Equiano gelding. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Film Maker. Worth a betting check on debut. Dam a fair 6f-1m winner; starts out in a weak race and worth a market check.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MATTELLA belied odds of 40-1 when filling the runner-up spot at Newcastle on her debut. She pulled well clear with the winner that day, so natural progress might be enough to see Tim Easterby's filly open her account. Cobh Harbour shaped with promise on his first start and could improve for the switch to an artificial surface. Wee Geordie is also noted.
MATTELLA looks set to make up for lost time judged on her promising debut second at Newcastle last month and can strike at the second time of asking. Cobh Harbour showed promise on his turf debut at the end of the summer and is second choice ahead of Embroidered Cloth. Juicy is a newcomer to keep an eye on in the betting.
Mattella is the one to beat but WEE GEORDIE could be the type to take a good step forward now dropped to 5f.
(4) Run The Jewels 12/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly. Lost his way since h'cap win in 2022; well backed beaten fav when 4s latest but had excuse.
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2nd (1) (11/2 +15%) Monzoon
11/2(+15%)
(1) Monzoon 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Good second of 14 in claimer at this course (7f, 10/1) 9 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Noel C. Kelly. Enters calculations. Won C&D claimer last month and narrowly denied over 7f last week; another new yard.
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3rd (8) (28/1 +58%) Play It Again Zaam
28/1(+58%)
(8) Play It Again Zaam 28/1, First run since leaving John Andrew Kinsella when eleventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Easy to look elsewhere. 0-13; lost his way in recent times incl' on AW in last 3 starts on AW; best watched.
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4th (5) (20/1 +9%) Jalo
20/1(+9%)
(5) Jalo 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time , tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won 6f maiden claimer on final start in Sept'; hasn't progressed over further since.
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5th (9) (5/1 +29%) Master Garvey
5/1(+29%)
(9) Master Garvey 5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 0-18; went close on turf in summer but struggling on AW of late.
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6th (2) (3/1 -33%) Feature This
3/1(-33%)
(2) Feature This 3/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win here in November. Good second of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. All 3 wins over C&D; kept on gamely to win C&D h'cap before head defeat latest; respected.
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7th (10) (7/2 +36%) Roman Palace
7/2(+36%)
(10) Roman Palace 7/2, 12/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has appreciated return to AW and has gone close last twice; leniently left on same mark.
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8th (12) (25/1 -14%) Flag High
25/1(-14%)
(12) Flag High 25/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Fifth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Chance if rediscovering old form. 0-16; struggling but showed signs of revival over C&D last week; needs to build on that.
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9th (7) (20/1 -25%) Fahari
20/1(-25%)
(7) Fahari 20/1, 20/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Yard having good spell. Visor on 1st time. 0-12; went close on AW in Britain but hasn't progressed for this yard; best form at 7f.
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10th (3) (13/2 +24%) International Lady
13/2(+24%)
(3) International Lady 13/2, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 13/2) 37 days ago, merely closing up late. Went close in 7f h'caps before lesser run when too far back; stays 1m; on good mark.
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11th (14) (20/1 +50%) Capernoity
20/1(+50%)
(14) Capernoity 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Unseated rider in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Poor form in maidens; no improvement on handicap debut here and unseated last week.
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12th (13) (100/1 -100%) Zero Fighter
100/1(-100%)
(13) Zero Fighter 100/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 7 days ago. Won maiden claimer on turf back in May but poor form in 3 runs around here for new yard.
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13th (11) (50/1 +0%) Bronze River
50/1(+0%)
(11) Bronze River 50/1, Course winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 7 days ago. Won here (7f) last winter; struggled for form since joining new yard incl' here last week.
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14th (6) (28/1 -27%) Mister X
28/1(-27%)
(6) Mister X 28/1, Visored for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Brighton (6f, good), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 157 days. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won 4 for Stuart Williams, 3 on AW; has run well at this trip previously; off five months.
LTO Selection:
18:15 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
FEATURE THIS has a cracking record over C&D and went close to a fourth win of the year three weeks ago. Paul Flynn's filly went down by just a head to an unexposed rival and should be in with every chance again off a 2lb higher mark. Monzoon has returned to form in claimers here recently, winning easily on his final start for Ross O'Sullivan and just failing over 7f last week. He has since moved stables again and has a wide draw to overcome for his Donegal connections. International Lady had a couple of near misses over 7f during a busy spell in early November and has been freshened up while Calum Hogan is an interesting booking for three-time winner Run The Jewels who was a disappointing favourite here last time but is capable of better. The maiden Roman Palace ran two solid races over C&D last month and is well drawn.
FEATURE THIS is not ideally drawn but a double-digit stall didn't stop her from going close over C&D three weeks ago and another bold show is on the cards. Monzoon did well to run the winner so close on unfavourable terms in a 7f claimer here last week and he is second choice ahead of Roman Palace, who also found just one too good here last time. Run The Jewels has slipped to an attractive mark and also commands respect.
INTERNATIONAL LADY wasn't seen to best effect on her latest outing but she should appreciate going back up in trip
(6) Sarsons Risk 9/1, Creditable 3¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Aqwaam in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 17/2) 28 days ago, nearest finish after meeting trouble. Merits consideration. Behind Aqwaam at Newcastle last month; better off today but not sure to turn the tables.
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2nd (5) (11/10 +63%) Aqwaam
11/10(+63%)
(5) Aqwaam 11/10, Won at Chelmsford in November before following up 10 days later in 10-runner handicap (3/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 28 days ago, always holding on. That was a career-best and he should be in the mix again. Unexposed and progressing well as a stayer; still feasibly treated; solid contender.
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3rd (1) (15/2 -25%) Pleasant Man
15/2(-25%)
(1) Pleasant Man 15/2, First run since leaving Paul Nicholls when good fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 100/1) 34 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly back up in trip. Respected. Good start for this yard when 4th in November handicap; 2m should suit; considered.
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4th (9) (9/2 -13%) Cool Party
9/2(-13%)
(9) Cool Party 9/2, Latest win at Haydock in September. 9/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 51 days ago, running on. Still relatively low mileage and he's capable of going well again. 3yo with good AW record and unexposed over 2m; more appealing than many.
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5th (3) (22/1 -100%) Apparate
22/1(-100%)
(3) Apparate 22/1, Very good return from 20-month absence when close second at Doncaster in June. Yet to fully build on that, holding every chance when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good to firm). Off 111 days. Makes tapeta debut. Good second on stable debut in June; not quite as good since and stamina still not assured.
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6th (4) (33/1 -50%) Oceanline
33/1(-50%)
(4) Oceanline 33/1, Won at Ascot in October but since pulled up over hurdles and only eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 22/1) 25 days ago. Others preferred. Easy lead when winning at Ascot in October; well held on AW latest; opposable.
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7th (8) (8/1 -60%) Mostly Sunny
8/1(-60%)
(8) Mostly Sunny 8/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has edged back to last winning mark and he holds place claims. 2m on Tapeta no problem and he's on a handy mark; shortlisted.
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8th (7) (14/1 -155%) Sharp Distinction
14/1(-155%)
(7) Sharp Distinction 14/1, Latest win at Lingfield in October. Creditable third of 10 in handicap there (15.8f, AW, 4/1) 10 days ago, missing break. Should continue in form. Beat Aqwaam in October but behind him last month; could prove vulnerable again.
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9th (2) (11/1 +39%) Barenboim
11/1(+39%)
(2) Barenboim 11/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 22 days ago, needing stronger gallop. On a decent mark if able to recapture his form. Back to a handy mark but needs to step up on his two AW runs last month.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
COOL PARTY already boasts winning form on a Tapeta surface and, having proven his stamina with a win over 1m6f at Haydock in September before finishing a close second over this trip at Kempton the following month, he has a lot going for him on these terms. The only three-year-old in the field, he gets in lightly with his weight-for-age allowance and has a live chance of further success. The hat-trick seeking Aqwaam is feared most, with Sharp Distinction and Apparate also noted.
AQWAAM is in the form of his life and can complete the hat-trick having only been nudged up 2 lb from his latest Newcastle success. Cool Party remains relatively unexposed as a 2-miler and can pose the biggest threat, whilst Sarsons Risk would have got closer to the selection last time granted a clearer run and completes the shortlist.
3yo COOL PARTY could have more to offer over this trip and he can see off his older rivals. Pleasant Man is feared most.
(3) Comfort Line 15/8, Won 14-runner handicap at this C&D (7/2) 7 days ago, all out. Stable in good form. Pulled clear with well h'capped rival when narrowly winning last week; still well treated.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +54%) Nibras Rainbow
3/1(+54%)
(6) Nibras Rainbow 3/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Won twice in Britain; left poor form behind when C&D 2nd last week; up 2lb.
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3rd (14) (80/1 -21%) Ten To Ten
80/1(-21%)
(14) Ten To Ten 80/1, 33/1, last of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Difficult ask. Unplaced in 8 starts and completely lost his way of late; tailed off latest; returns to 1m.
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4th (7) (25/1 +24%) Zahee
25/1(+24%)
(7) Zahee 25/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. 50/1, 6¼ lengths twelfth of 14 to Comfort Line in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, very slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual C&D winner; down to good mark but struggling and no signs of revival over C&D latest.
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5th (11) (14/1 -17%) Cousin Shay
14/1(-17%)
(11) Cousin Shay 14/1, Course winner. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 42 days ago. Showed signs of return to form over 7f 2 runs ago but poor over C&D latest.
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6th (12) (8/1 +27%) Kudbegood
8/1(+27%)
(12) Kudbegood 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D. Off 122 days. Cheekpieces back on. Has to be taken seriously. C&D winner from 1lb lower last winter poor run on back of absence in August; off 122 days.
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7th (1) (16/1 +52%) Arthur's Victory
16/1(+52%)
(1) Arthur's Victory 16/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 50/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Would be a threat if back to her best. AW winner over 1m at Southwell in January; unplaced in 6 for this yard incl' here latest.
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8th (5) (15/2 -36%) Indiana Grey
15/2(-36%)
(5) Indiana Grey 15/2, 4-time course winner. 16/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner; more consistent than most and running well in defeat here of late.
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9th (9) (14/1 +44%) Summer Snow
14/1(+44%)
(9) Summer Snow 14/1, 14/1, respectable 4½ lengths seventh of 14 to Comfort Line in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others have achieved more. 7f winner on turf earlier in year; hasn't gone on from that; 5l behind Comfort Line latest.
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10th (15) (33/1 +0%) Kiwi Kiss
33/1(+0%)
(15) Kiwi Kiss 33/1, Visored for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has work to do. RESERVE. Won two in France over this sort of trip; last week's 6f possibly too short; reserve.
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11th (13) (50/1 -100%) Phoenix Open
50/1(-100%)
(13) Phoenix Open 50/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Galway (7.1f, good to soft). Off 94 days. C&D winner; just one win since 2020 and he's struggled this year; off three months.
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12th (4) (22/1 -10%) Coviglia
22/1(-10%)
(4) Coviglia 22/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 8/1) 56 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Won 4 on AW inc' 2 over C&D but losing run is mounting up and below form for new yard.
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13th (8) (8/1 +11%) Jazz Dreamers
8/1(+11%)
(8) Jazz Dreamers 8/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in August. 25/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Winner on turf in August; only 1lb above that winning mark; best form on turf.
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14th (2) (40/1 -60%) Chimeric
40/1(-60%)
(2) Chimeric 40/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Ninth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won 3 this year but struggling for form of late and 0-8 at this venue.
LTO Selection:
18:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Three-year-old NIBRAS RAINBOW returned to form over course and distance last week and should compete from 2lb higher. Ideally suited by a mile on fast or all-weather surfaces, he again competes from a winnable rating and looks sure to run well. Comfort Line's rating dropped 27lb in 2023 before winning over C&D last week. He had previously been well beaten in two claimers in recent months but should run well from 5lb higher than last week's rating. Six-time winner Indiana Grey is consistent, suited by conditions and has been running competitively from her rating recently. Chummie had been lightly-raced in recent times and is effectively 4lb higher than when winning over C&D in November.
Last-time-out winners CHUMMIE and Comfort Line both make plenty of appeal. Marginal preference is for the fomer, who hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons but she looked on good terms with herself when making all over C&D last month and she's drawn to attack in stall one. Kudbegood wasn't at his best last time but has claims judged on his solid second here in January while Indiana Grey and Nibras Rainbow are others to consider in a competitive handicap.
Last week's winner COMFORT LINE can go in again having only gone up 6lb for pulling clear with a well treated rival
(1) Visibility 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 16/1) 10 days ago. In fair form this winter and conditions won't be an excuse; capable of a prominent showing.
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2nd (5) (11/8 +77%) August
11/8(+77%)
(5) August 11/8, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, firm, 3/1). Gelded since and off 6 months (sold from John & Thady Gosden 28,000 gns in July). One to note. Unexposed 3yo; sold out of the Gosden yard for 28,000gns in July; new yard in fine form.
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3rd (6) (12/1 -200%) Ivory Madonna
12/1(-200%)
(6) Ivory Madonna 12/1, 22/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago, never nearer. Player. Exposed maiden; good second over 7f last month; stamina for 1m still not assured.
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4th (11) (6/1 -20%) Vondelpark
6/1(-20%)
(11) Vondelpark 6/1, Latest win at Thirsk in July. 20/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. Player. Good second over 7f here last week; return to 1m no problem; each-way claims again.
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5th (7) (16/1 +36%) Greatest Time
16/1(+36%)
(7) Greatest Time 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 25/1) 65 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. His 2yo run was promising but less good this year; sold 16,000gns in October; check market.
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6th (12) (28/1 -40%) Devasboy
28/1(-40%)
(12) Devasboy 28/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 55 days ago. Slow-starter; down in weights but others arrive in better form.
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7th (4) (11/1 +8%) Monopolise
11/1(+8%)
(4) Monopolise 11/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 6/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Struggled since Yarmouth win in July; had wind op before latest; revival not impossible.
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8th (9) (28/1 -40%) Awtaad Prince
28/1(-40%)
(9) Awtaad Prince 28/1, Fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 25 days ago. Difficult ask. Handicapper on top this year; slipping in the weights but others look safer.
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9th (3) (11/2 +31%) King Of Scotia
11/2(+31%)
(3) King Of Scotia 11/2, 6/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 20 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. In better form than the figures suggest; blinkers may help; dangerous mark; interesting.
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10th (8) (33/1 -136%) Another Beautiful
33/1(-136%)
(8) Another Beautiful 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 10 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 72 days ago. Down in trip. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. First two runs were promising; drops in trip for handicap debut; hood now added.
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11th (2) (7/1 -17%) Smart Deal
7/1(-17%)
(2) Smart Deal 7/1, Thrice-raced winner on Flat. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Evens, won 5-runner seller at Chelmsford City (8f) 38 days ago, always holding on. Makes handicap debut. Easy winner of an uncompetitive seller last month; makes handicap debut at realistic level.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
AUGUST showed some ability in four starts for John and Thady Gosden and, given Mick Appleby's knack of finding winning opportunities with his new recruits, this nicely-bred gelding offers strong appeal on his debut run for new connections. Ivory Madonna and Sandret are a couple of others with solid recent form to consider, while Vondelpark is respected off 1lb lower than his last winning (turf) mark.
SANDRET did well to finish second back from a break at Newcastle so gets the vote off a similar mark. Vondelpark took very well to this surface when runner-up over C&D last week and rates the main threat, while August is one to note starting out for shrewd connections.
A trappy race can fall to KING OF SCOTIA, who is in better form than his figures suggest and who may benefit from the new blinkers.
(4) Daamberdiplomat 13/2, Creditable third of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, finishing with running left. Ought to be in the shake-up. Unlucky-in-running C&D third last month; definitely one to consider.
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2nd (8) (8/1 +0%) Dontspoilasale
8/1(+0%)
(8) Dontspoilasale 8/1, 11/2, good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Inishmot Prince in handicap at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently. Clear second to Inishmot Prince here last Friday; not sure he can reverse that form.
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3rd (14) (40/1 -21%) Petit Calvados
40/1(-21%)
(14) Petit Calvados 40/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and not taken lightly if they spark a resurgence. Plenty to find with several of these on last month's C&D run, albeit from a wide draw.
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4th (11) (14/1 -17%) Jered Maddox
14/1(-17%)
(11) Jered Maddox 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. Shortlisted. Never one to rule out; hold-up performer so wide draw no big deal.
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5th (6) (8/1 -45%) Inishmot Prince
8/1(-45%)
(6) Inishmot Prince 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (5f) 7 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Dontspoilasale. In the mix. Dundalk specialist recorded eighth win last Friday; career-high mark now, still respected.
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6th (7) (3/1 +45%) Volatile Analyst
3/1(+45%)
(7) Volatile Analyst 3/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, worst of draw. Yard in good form. Claims. Back to form over C&D last month but may not confirm form with Daamberdiplomat.
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7th (5) (7/1 +30%) Collective Power
7/1(+30%)
(5) Collective Power 7/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. 6/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy) 58 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account. First AW run since C&D win in April and career-best needed off this mark.
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8th (10) (11/2 +8%) Gobi Star
11/2(+8%)
(10) Gobi Star 11/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (7f, 4/1) 16 days ago. Can go well again. Hat-trick seeker but will need a strong pace now dropped in trip.
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9th (1) (16/1 -33%) Final Voyage
16/1(-33%)
(1) Final Voyage 16/1, 7/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good). Off 6 months. Best on AW but over longer trips and lacks a recent run.
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10th (9) (12/1 +25%) Ostraka
12/1(+25%)
(9) Ostraka 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 28 days ago. Stable in good form. Needs considering. More encouraging over C&D last month but bit to find with a couple of today's rivals.
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11th (3) (16/1 +20%) Rough Diamond
16/1(+20%)
(3) Rough Diamond 16/1, C&D winner. 14/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Navan (5f, soft). Off 7 months. Absent since May but C&D winner has run well fresh (and for this rider).
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12th (2) (22/1 -38%) Prisoner's Dilemma
22/1(-38%)
(2) Prisoner's Dilemma 22/1, 4-time course winner. Last of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 25/1). Off 96 days. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. Still merits consideration. Four-time Dundalk winner but returning from a break and not the best of draws.
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13th (13) (80/1 -100%) Charming Lady
80/1(-100%)
(13) Charming Lady 80/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in August. 10 lengths eighth of 10 to Inishmot Prince in handicap (40/1) at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Plenty to find with stablemate Inishmot Prince on last Friday's comeback run here.
LTO Selection:
19:15 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
DAAMBERDIPLOMAT was unlucky having been snatched-up late-on when finishing third over course and distance in November. A Curragh juvenile maiden winner and once rated 96, that mark has recently fallen, he is ideally suited by this C&D and can turn November form with Volatile Analyst, being 4lb better off. Both Ostraka, which finished sixth, and Jered Maddox, in seventh, weren't beaten far in that race with Dontspoilasale (12th) and Petit Calvados (13th) being well held. Eight-time winner Inishmot Prince is in excellent form but competes from a career high mark. Gobi Star similarly competes from a career-high mark chasing a hat-trick and while his recent wins have been over seven furlongs. has won at this distance. Collective Power hasn't run on the all-weather since defeating Jered Maddox to win here in April and with his rating dropping 2lb, should compete under Colin Keane. Stablemate Marsa has an excellent all-weather record but lacks a run and while she won at this distance as a juvenile, would prefer seven furlongs. Dontspoilasale's best form is over five furlongs.
Plenty are in with a shout. MARSA has an excellent record here and also figures on a handy-looking mark so gets the vote in a very open-looking handicap. Gobi Star heads the list of dangers on the back of his own recent success here, with Jered Maddox and Daamberdipomat also firmly in the picture.
It could pay to take a chance on MARSA, who lacks a recent run but her Curragh third reads well and is a four-time winner here
(8) Camacho Star 13/2, Latest win at Catterick in July. Tongue strap on for 1st time, took a big step back in the right direction when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 17/2) 70 days ago. Not discounted. Two turf wins this year; fair mark if a wind operation has the desired effect.
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2nd (1) (10/11 +27%) Tea Sea
10/11(+27%)
(1) Tea Sea 10/11, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when wide-margin winner of 12-runner handicap (9/1) at this course (8.1f) 8 days ago. Carries 6 lb penalty but expected to be bang there. Bolted up over 1m here last week; well in under a penalty; strong claims.
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3rd (4) (16/1 +20%) Swinging Eddie
16/1(+20%)
(4) Swinging Eddie 16/1, 20/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 20 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor. Back to last winning mark; needs to leave two AW runs last month behind him though.
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4th (10) (9/1 +0%) Pop Favorite
9/1(+0%)
(10) Pop Favorite 9/1, 3 wins from 20 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in October. 33/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 5 days ago. Shortlisted. Five-time AW winner; ran OK given how hard he pulled early on Sunday; not ruled out.
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5th (5) (28/1 -133%) Al Suil Eile
28/1(-133%)
(5) Al Suil Eile 28/1, C&D winner. Below form sixth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D, slowly away. Off 9 months. Conditions to suit and on a good mark but he's returning from 290 days on the sidelines.
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6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Brother Dave
40/1(-21%)
(12) Brother Dave 40/1, 33/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 26 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. The odd flicker of promise but last time was underwhelming and others look much safer.
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7th (11) (66/1 -313%) Atrafan
66/1(-313%)
(11) Atrafan 66/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (6f). Off 7 months. Blinkers back on. In good form on AW in January; chance if returning from a break near that level.
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8th (7) (150/1 -50%) Rains Of Castamere
150/1(-50%)
(7) Rains Of Castamere 150/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 125/1) 35 days ago. Has work to do. Big prices and tailed off in two runs for this yard this autumn; plenty to prove for now.
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9th (9) (50/1 +0%) Eagle Creek
50/1(+0%)
(9) Eagle Creek 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 31 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Plummeted down the weights but with good reason; too much to prove for now.
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10th (6) (4/1 +11%) Sydney Bay
4/1(+11%)
(6) Sydney Bay 4/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in October. Good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 6/4) 38 days ago. Merits consideration. Done well for new yard but over 6f; chance if as effective over the longer distance.
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11th (3) (16/1 -60%) Explorers Way
16/1(-60%)
(3) Explorers Way 16/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (8f) 26 days ago, not ideally placed. Can make presence felt. Two Newcastle wins in the autumn; less good the last twice but not ruled out at this level.
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12th (2) (12/1 -140%) Willow Baby
12/1(-140%)
(2) Willow Baby 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 9/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account. Placed in 6f novices on last three starts; ran well at Newcastle latest; handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
TEA SEA proved a different proposition when opening his account on the return to handicap company last week. A 6lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from Tony Carroll's inmate and he's difficult to oppose. Willow Baby enters this sphere off a workable mark and she may give the selection most to think about, ahead of fellow in-form rival Sydney Bay.
TEA SEA took his form up a notch when scooting in here last week and a 6 lb penalty doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Explorers Way wasn't seen to best effect when eighth at Newcastle last time and is next on the list, with Camacho Star another who can have a say if building on his encouraging Newcastle fourth.
Camacho Star is feared after wind surgery but TEA SEA bolted up over 1m here last week and can defy his 6lb penalty.
(4) Senado Square 10/3, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Good 1½ lengths third of 14 to Theriverrunsdeep in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 9 days ago. Merits respect. Denied a clear run when third to Theriverrunsdeep; respected.
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2nd (5) (11/4 +17%) Theriverrunsdeep
11/4(+17%)
(5) Theriverrunsdeep 11/4, 3-time C&D winner. 7/2, won 14-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, holding on gamely. Heading back in the right direction recently. 2021 winner made all here recently; 6lb higher here so more required.
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3rd (12) (20/1 -82%) Poet's Pride
20/1(-82%)
(12) Poet's Pride 20/1, C&D winner. 18/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Should give another good account. Running well enough here lately but needs to find more; 2lb wrong.
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4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Hero Of The Hour
11/2(+31%)
(6) Hero Of The Hour 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Effort best excused when sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Not taken lightly. Below best in slowly-run affair latest but triple C&D winner still respected.
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5th (14) (9/1 -38%) Zig Zag Zyggy
9/1(-38%)
(14) Zig Zag Zyggy 9/1, Course winner. 14/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, no match for winner. Stable in good form. Another bold show likely. C&D second 9 days ago when denied clear run; one to consider.
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6th (2) (28/1 -27%) Shaaden
28/1(-27%)
(2) Shaaden 28/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Marcus Tregoning when fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Encouraging yard debut here last month; potentially interesting back in trip here.
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7th (9) (9/1 +36%) My Girl Sioux
9/1(+36%)
(9) My Girl Sioux 9/1, 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable 1½ lengths fourth of 14 to Senado Square in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago, having to pick way through. Unlucky fourth to stablemate Senado Square under 7lb claimer; senior rider takes over.
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8th (8) (20/1 -82%) Thirtysecondstreet
20/1(-82%)
(8) Thirtysecondstreet 20/1, 66/1, respectable third of 13 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Shortlist material. Encouraging C&D return from long absence; good draw.
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9th (1) (25/1 +24%) Un Bacio Ancora
25/1(+24%)
(1) Un Bacio Ancora 25/1, C&D winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. 10¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Theriverrunsdeep in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Booking of Heffernan a plus. Others more persuasive. C&D claiming winner but recent form poor so hard to fancy.
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10th (3) (5/1 +75%) Phil's Dream
5/1(+75%)
(3) Phil's Dream 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 23 in handicap (40/1) at the Curragh (7f, good), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 124 days. Booking of Foley a plus. Blinkered for 1st time. Headgear combination tried on AW return so don't rule out improvement.
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11th (7) (28/1 -75%) Teddy Boy
28/1(-75%)
(7) Teddy Boy 28/1, C&D winner. Respectable 5¾ lengths sixth of 14 to Theriverrunsdeep in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 9 days ago. Needs to improve. Bit to find with a couple of today's rivals on recent run; wide draw a negative too.
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12th (15) (50/1 -100%) Darcy's Rock
50/1(-100%)
(15) Darcy's Rock 50/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. RESERVE. C&D claiming second remains opposable off this mark.
LTO Selection:
19:45 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
ZIG ZAG ZYGGY was rated 85 in 2021 and while no longer at that level, ran well over C&D recently. He ended a long losing spell when winning in July and while only one of his seven wins have come on the all-weather, competes from the same mark as nine days ago with today's rider claiming 5lb. Three-year-old Senado Square has already raced against 10 of today's 16 declared opponents. A heavy-ground winner last March, he has run well here twice recently and while beaten 1.75 lengths by Theriverrunsdeep nine days ago, that run came five days after winning, he met some trouble in-running and is 2lb better off. Theriverrunsdeep is ideally suited by this distance while Hero Of The Our was well held here last month but is a three-time C&D winner. Another C&D winner Un Bacio Ancora was well beaten on two recent runs while Poet's Pride finished fourth behind the selection over C&D nine days ago. My Girl Sioux is a 17-race maiden while Shaaden drops in distance having shown some promise on Irish debut.
SENADO SQUARE has found top form recently and remains well treated on his best efforts, so he gets the nod ahead of Zig Zag Zyggy, who is also on an appealing mark. Theriverrunsdeep is also a player if she can back up her latest effort.
Senado Square merits respect but stablemate MY GIRL SIOUX could prove better value
(4) Turbo Command 6/1, C&D winner. 14/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago. Will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Two C&D wins in the first part of the year; dangerous if bouncing back to that level.
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2nd (2) (9/4 +36%) Intoxicata
9/4(+36%)
(2) Intoxicata 9/4, Three wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Lingfield in November. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 5 days ago, no match for winner. Has good chance on form. Improving filly who should give it another good go; good early pace would aid her cause.
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3rd (12) (16/1 -60%) Van Zant
16/1(-60%)
(12) Van Zant 16/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 8/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 38 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Needs a couple of these to falter. 18-race maiden but he went close at Wolverhampton in October; others look safer.
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4th (3) (15/2 +53%) Absolute Dream
15/2(+53%)
(3) Absolute Dream 15/2, Latest win at Hamilton in September. 33/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 6 days ago. Others more persuasive from a win point of view. None too consistent but the ability if there if he's having one of his good days.
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5th (9) (8/1 -14%) Kodi Noir
8/1(-14%)
(9) Kodi Noir 8/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win at Chelmsford City in September. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at the same course (7f) 8 days ago. Quirky but capable; better than the result last week; one to consider.
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6th (8) (10/1 -25%) Champagne Supanova
10/1(-25%)
(8) Champagne Supanova 10/1, 7/1, below form third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 143 days. Cheekpieces back on and he's not without each-way hope. Lightly raced in the last 2 years; conditions should be fine but others look safer.
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7th (7) (18/1 -80%) Amber Dew
18/1(-80%)
(7) Amber Dew 18/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. 4/1, first run since leaving Scott Dixon when last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 30 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Stopped quickly on her stable debut last month (well backed); poor strike-rate; risky.
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8th (5) (16/5 +29%) She's The Danger
16/5(+29%)
(5) She's The Danger 16/5, Won 12-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, 10/1) 21 days ago, just holding on. Can make her presence felt off this 2 lb higher mark. Game winner of a 6f handicap here 3 weeks ago; 2lb rise fair and effective at 7f; chance.
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9th (1) (28/1 -12%) Star Of St James
28/1(-12%)
(1) Star Of St James 28/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Richard Fahey when last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 23 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Drops in class but he'll need to leave his recent stable debut well behind him.
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10th (10) (20/1 -25%) Chookie Dunedin
20/1(-25%)
(10) Chookie Dunedin 20/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft, 28/1) 74 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Yet to shine for this yard but dangerously well treated if return to AW floats his boat.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The reappearing Champagne Supanova should appreciate this return to 7f and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly. Nevertheless, INTOXICATA looks sure to pick up another race off her current mark and makes most appeal. A reproduction of her recent second at Wolverhampton may prove good enough, while last month's course winner She's The Danger shouldn't be far behind.
INTOXICATA is holding her form admirably well and makes plenty of appeal having hit the crossbar off this mark at Wolverhampton on Sunday. Successful over 6f here three weeks ago, She's The Danger is feared most ahead of Champagne Supanova and Tom Tulliver.
She's The Danger and Intoxicata are feared but CHOOKIE DUNEDIN returns to the AW on a dangerous mark and is preferred.
(4) Yokkell 16/1, 25/1, proved better than ever and came home in front having been seen to better effect than the runner-up in 14-runner handicap at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago, all out. 3 lb higher and could go well again. 1m2f winner here recently, first attempt at this trip.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +33%) Pittsford
3/1(+33%)
(6) Pittsford 3/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, showed improved form when winning 14-runner maiden at this course (10.7f, 16/5) 4 weeks ago, just holding on. Makes handicap debut. Not taken lightly. Recent 1m2f maiden winner the type to progress in handicaps now upped in trip.
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3rd (14) (16/1 -14%) Believe In Science
16/1(-14%)
(14) Believe In Science 16/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 10/3, underperformed when seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 3 weeks ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Fair C&D form but hard to see him getting off the mark.
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4th (11) (13/2 +0%) Giselles Defence
13/2(+0%)
(11) Giselles Defence 13/2, 15/2, again ran creditably when ¾-length third of 14 to Yokkell in handicap at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago. Shortlist material. Dead-heated for third behind Yokkell here recently; not sure step up in trip will suit.
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5th (2) (8/1 +0%) Celtic Revival
8/1(+0%)
(2) Celtic Revival 8/1, 5-time C&D winner. 5 wins from 16 runs this year. 8/1, remained in good form when third of 11 in handicap at this course (16f) 2 weeks ago. Back down in trip. Five-time C&D winner of definite interest back to optimum trip.
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6th (12) (10/1 -54%) Miss Paloma
10/1(-54%)
(12) Miss Paloma 10/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark on first outing since leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt after 26 months off when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (10.7f, 20/1) 3 weeks ago, driven out. Will remain of interest. Surprise recent comeback win and could have more to offer at this longer trip.
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7th (10) (20/1 -67%) Alphonse Le Grande
20/1(-67%)
(10) Alphonse Le Grande 20/1, Failed to improve on his Irish form when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 11/2) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. This a first start on the Flat for his current trainer. Modest enough recent hurdles form; 1m2f winner when last seen here over a year ago.
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8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Turf Range
50/1(-52%)
(9) Turf Range 50/1, 3-time C&D winner. 25/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner not in the best of form recently but could be approaching a dangerous mark.
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9th (3) (15/2 +25%) John Alexander
15/2(+25%)
(3) John Alexander 15/2, C&D winner. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, not disgraced when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Good third in better-class handicap last week augurs well now dropped in class.
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10th (5) (7/1 +36%) Spy
7/1(+36%)
(5) Spy 7/1, Unreliable type. 14/1, 2¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Yokkell in handicap at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago, never nearer. Each-way claims at best. British wins over shorter; mixed form of late, unproven over this far.
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11th (1) (150/1 -127%) San Martino
150/1(-127%)
(1) San Martino 150/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 125/1, below form on first outing since leaving Peter Fahey after 11 weeks off when seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Safely held over C&D recently on yard debut and remains opposable.
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12th (7) (200/1 -33%) Liquid Metric
200/1(-33%)
(7) Liquid Metric 200/1, 150/1, showed nothing after just 4 days off from hurdling when last of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 10 weeks ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Shown nothing for this yard; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.
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13th (8) (10/3 +49%) Oakley
10/3(+49%)
(8) Oakley 10/3, Bounced back to form to build on a promising debut for current connections when winning 14-runner handicap (8/1) at this course (10.7f) 23 days ago, rallying. Remains of plenty of interest around here. Recent 1m2f winner here should have more to offer back over this longer trip.
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14th (13) (66/1 -371%) Rodney Bay
66/1(-371%)
(13) Rodney Bay 66/1, 17/2, eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Fair on the Flat, won at the Curragh in October. Heavy ground Curragh winner; first AW run in over two years.
LTO Selection:
20:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Recent course maiden winner PITTSFORD might be suited by stepping up slightly in distance for his handicap debut. His sire Ulysses' progeny like middle distances, with a half-brother winning a French Group 3 winner over 1m3f and being race-fit, is likely to compete from his rating. Oakley was dropping in distance when winning here in November but his prior German form was over staying distances, which suggests he should also compete, despite being 4lb higher. Miss Paloma managed to overcome a 773 days absence to win last month and while she too steps up in distance, has form at this trip although is 6lb higher. Yokkell is 3lb higher than when also wining over a slightly shorter trip recently (Giselles Defence finished third) but remains a fraction unexposed on the all-weather. In-form Celtic Revival drops in distance but is well suited by 12 furlongs.
An ultra-competitive finale in which preference is for GISELLES DEFENCE, who has been knocking at the door in recent weeks and Gavin Cromwell's 3-y-o can make it thirteenth time lucky. Pittsford showed improved form to get off the mark at this track 4 weeks ago and he could emerge the main danger now handicapping, with Oakley and John Alexander another couple fancied to be in the mix.
A quartet of recent course winners, most interestingly Oakley and MISS PALOMA, both proven at the trip with the latter preferred
(2) Back Tomorrow 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 86 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes tapeta debut. First two runs promising; had an excuse on handicap debut; still has time to do better.
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2nd (9) (11/2 +31%) Monsieur Fantaisie
11/2(+31%)
(9) Monsieur Fantaisie 11/2, One win from 27 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, last of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) 58 days ago. Back up in trip. Poor strike-rate; capable at this level but two runs in October were uninspiring.
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3rd (4) (10/3 +17%) Vitalline
10/3(+17%)
(4) Vitalline 10/3, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 25 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Enters calculations. Near miss over 7f (well backed) last month; different challenge back at 6f.
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4th (7) (7/1 -17%) Voltaic
7/1(-17%)
(7) Voltaic 7/1, 9/2, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Can have a line put through latest effort and has slipped to a handy mark. Comes here in decent order and on a winning mark but would appeal more over a bit further.
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5th (1) (12/1 -50%) Enderman
12/1(-50%)
(1) Enderman 12/1, Latest win at Nottingham in August. 7/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good). Off 107 days. Claims if he's tuned up after a break. Ended long losing run in August; handles Tapeta; absent since August; each-way shout.
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6th (10) (3/1 +25%) Churchill Bay
3/1(+25%)
(10) Churchill Bay 3/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/4) 5 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt. Three solid efforts at Wolverhampton since joining this yard; exposed maiden but e-w shout.
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7th (6) (9/1 -38%) Viscountess Renard
9/1(-38%)
(6) Viscountess Renard 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, good fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 28 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer. Shaped with promise at Wolverhampton on h'cap debut; more to come; top amateur booked.
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8th (8) (25/1 -79%) Tommytwohoots
25/1(-79%)
(8) Tommytwohoots 25/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/1) 10 days ago. Not one to write off. Ready win at Wolverhampton last month; less good ten days ago and others look safer.
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9th (11) (20/1 -43%) Fristel
20/1(-43%)
(11) Fristel 20/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 31 days ago, worst of draw. Could bounce back. Exposed maiden; the odd run that gives him claims but still likely best watched.
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10th (3) (12/1 +14%) Inclement Weather
12/1(+14%)
(3) Inclement Weather 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (8f, soft, 10/3), very slowly away. Off 105 days. Down in trip. Others more persuasive. Ground excuses latest run and not out of it on this year's best efforts; has C&D form.
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11th (12) (150/1 -50%) Raincloud
150/1(-50%)
(12) Raincloud 150/1, 80/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 27 days ago. Down in trip. Hard to make much of a case for. Well beaten for current stable and drop in trip not enough to tempt.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Jockey Simon Walker is often the one to side with in these amateur races, and he looks to have picked up a nice mount on the unexposed BACK TOMORROW, who didn't show much on her handicap debut at Yarmouth, but was a promising runner-up on her first two starts. Richard Spencer's charge is narrowly preferred to Kempton third Vitalline and Churchill Bay, who has done very well since joining the Jessica Macey stable.
VITALLINE has slipped in the weights and, having attracted support, shaped well under an aggressive ride at Kempton last time, so he makes most appeal. Churchill Bay remains in top form and looks an obvious danger, while Voltaic can't be ruled out.
Lightly-raced VISCOUNTESS RENARD ran better than her finishing position suggests on handicap debut and can see off her exposed rivals.
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