There are 35 Races Today across 5 meetings. There are 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Southwell, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (10/11 +55%)Catch On Me |
10/11(+55%) | (1) Catch On Me 10/11, Ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; running into form after move from France, bumper winner should be winning soon. Sets a clear standard on either of his last two placed efforts; there won't be any excuses. |
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3rd (2) (5/1 +58%)Handmedownastar |
5/1(+58%) | (2) Handmedownastar 5/1, Very promising debut 6l winner in a maiden point at Dromahane on debut; off a short-break; point winner worth a market check. Justified favouritism in an Irish maiden point late last year; the market will guide. |
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4th (3) (9/1 -64%)Jambon |
9/1(-64%) | (3) Jambon 9/1, Keen, went clear, promising debut but made too much use of well beaten in a bumper at Kempton latest; effective 2m; can do better over hurdles if settling. Pulled himself into a clear lead on Kempton bumper debut recently; needs to settle better. |
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5th (7) (80/1 -21%)Maximum Benefit |
80/1(-21%) | (7) Maximum Benefit 80/1, Far too free on hurdle debut when fourth beaten 37l in a novice hurdle at Exeter latest; effective 2m; plenty more needed. Nothing exciting in three bumpers; pulled hard before weakening late on his hurdling debut. |
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6th (5) (8/1 -300%)Karate Kid |
8/1(-300%) | (5) Karate Kid 8/1, Needed run on stable debut, may have found too soft down the field in King Edward VII Ascot Membership NH Flat Race (Listed) at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; effective 2-2 1/2m; Irish form nothing special, more needed for new yard now hurdling. Picked up for £100,000 after winning a 2m4f Irish bumper 15 months ago; bit to prove now. |
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7th (8) (33/1 -267%)Minella Mission |
33/1(-267%) | (8) Minella Mission 33/1, Improved back down in trip when second beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las latest; effective over 2m, acts on heavy; type to do better handicapping but threat if getting stiff test. Bought for £45,000 after winning an Irish point; low mileage; 2nd on heavy latest. |
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8th (6) (12/1 +64%)Knight Templar |
12/1(+64%) | (6) Knight Templar 12/1, Never in it from off the pace tried in a hood down the field in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield most recent; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective at 3m in points; may need more time. Didn't offer much on hurdles debut in January, having raced freely, for new connections. |
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9th (4) (200/1 -150%)Jet Steel |
200/1(-150%) | (4) Jet Steel 200/1, Never put into the race comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Ludlow last time; bumper form had knocks, needs more over hurdles. Pulled up on his debut over hurdles; achieved little when tailed off at Ludlow last month. |
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10th (10) (200/1 -100%)Yourcardismarked |
200/1(-100%) | (10) Yourcardismarked 200/1, Improved a little from debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; acts on soft; looks one for handicaps after this. Well beaten in one bumper and two runs over hurdles thus far; handicaps probably next. |
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11th (9) (200/1 -150%)Padel Bandit |
200/1(-150%) | (9) Padel Bandit 200/1, Yard won this last year; outpaced on modest debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton only start; likely to need more time. Started 150-1 for his Wincanton debut recently and ran as the market suggested he would. |
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|DQ| (11) (9/2 +18%)Cayman Dancer |
9/2(+18%) | (11) Cayman Dancer 9/2, Yard won this last year; bit too free and tired late but ran to form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective 2m; progressive on flat, more to come over hurdles when settling. Dual AW middle-distance winner; needs to be more amenable up slightly in trip round here. |

CATCH ON ME filled second place in a similar event over an extended 2m4f at Plumpton when last seen in January and the six-year-old appears to be the one to beat based on that evidence. Karate Kid showed plenty of ability in bumpers and should not be underestimated on his hurdling bow, while any market support for point-to-point winner Handmedownastar would have to be noted.

Cayman Dancer needs to settle better and CATCH ON ME clearly sets the standard on either of his last two placed efforts.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (2/1 +80%)Molten Sea |
2/1(+80%) | (5) Molten Sea 2/1, Some promise on debut albeit comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time; effective 2m on soft; improvement likely. Quite useful on Flat; only modest fifth on recent hurdle debut but should do better. |
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2nd (6) (9/4 +59%)Shutfrontdoor |
9/4(+59%) | (6) Shutfrontdoor 9/4, Fell late when beaten in a novice hurdle at Fontwell latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; capable of better than showed on debut. Held when falling on heavy-ground hurdle debut but bumper form on good provides hope. |
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3rd (3) (12/1 -33%)Jollie Dame |
12/1(-33%) | (3) Jollie Dame 12/1, Didn't get home on softer ground when 22l third in a Mares' bumper at Warwick most recent run; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; might do better now hurdling. Reached frame in three bumper ahead of switch to hurdles; yard also runs Burning Embers. |
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4th (1) (9/1 -170%)Burning Embers |
9/1(-170%) | (1) Burning Embers 9/1, Some promise on debut beaten 3 1/2l in a Mares' bumper at Ascot on debut; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft; improvement likely now hurdling. In top hands; showed enough in bumper 28 days ago to think she has a future over hurdles. |
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5th (4) (12/1 +0%)Lady Iris |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Lady Iris 12/1, Improved on poor debut when second beaten 33l in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective at 2m on soft; chance in this. Remote second to Mondo Man on British debut; improvement needed. |
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6th (2) (125/1 -150%)Indigo Sky |
125/1(-150%) | (2) Indigo Sky 125/1, Poor debut over hurdles after a wind op on deeper ground when well beaten in a maiden at Huntingdon latest; trainer in form; lots to prove for now. Well held in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; tongue-tie needs to transform her. |
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|PU| (7) (11/4 -129%)Gold Cast |
11/4(-129%) | (7) Gold Cast 11/4, Pulled up in Listed Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle at Newbury latest; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts with cut; progressive in France, has joined top yard but must bounce back. Cost 300,000euros after French win; pulled up on British debut but could leave that behind. |

A winner at Auteuil last May, GOLD CAST struggled to land a blow on her UK debut when pitched into Listed company at Newbury. However, this is a drop in grade and she has been given plenty of time to recover from that outing. Burning Embers showed promise on her bumper debut at Ascot last month and it's interesting she now goes hurdling given how late it is in the season. Shutfrontdoor may appreciate a sounder surface and is another to note.

Auteuil winner GOLD CAST has been given time since her low-key British debut and is given another chance.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (5/6 +8%)Irandando Has |
5/6(+8%) | (1) Irandando Has 5/6, Conceded first run to useful winner but came clear of remainder when second beaten 4 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Ayr latest; effective 2m-2m2f, acts with cut; Listed-placed in France, good start for new yard, more to come. Made a winning British debut at Southwell in December; second at Ayr the following month.. |
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2nd (3) (6/4 -9%)Dartmouth Castle |
6/4(-9%) | (3) Dartmouth Castle 6/4, Improved a little on hurdles debut when second beaten 2l in a novice hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective around 2m, acts on soft and good to firm; more to come over hurdles. Showed improvement on his second hurdles start when runner-up at Ludlow last month.. |
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3rd (2) (125/1 -25%)Bogha Baiste |
125/1(-25%) | (2) Bogha Baiste 125/1, Poor debut when pulled up in a novice hurdle at Wetherby latest; off a short-break; plenty to prove for now. Pulled up on his hurdles debut at Wetherby in January and should not be good enough.. |
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4th (7) (40/1 +20%)Return To Florida |
40/1(+20%) | (7) Return To Florida 40/1, Improved from debut when well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f; unlikely to have a chance of winning until handicapping. Fair third in a Musselburgh bumper but has shown little on two starts over hurdles.. |
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5th (10) (8/1 +6%)Lipstick Traces |
8/1(+6%) | (10) Lipstick Traces 8/1, Outpaced, below debut form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield last time; hood first time; effective at 2m on good ground; should do better once qualified for handicaps. Placed in three bumpers in the spring but has shown only modest form over hurdles.. |
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6th (8) (22/1 -83%)The Shanachie |
22/1(-83%) | (8) The Shanachie 22/1, Some promise on debut well beaten in a maiden bumper at Kelso only start; effective at 2m on heavy; may do better now hurdling. Sixth of nine in bumper on debut at Kelso last month; hurdles debut.. |
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7th (9) (10/1 +70%)Valtteri Its James |
10/1(+70%) | (9) Valtteri Its James 10/1, Mistakes, failed to build on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; effective at 2m on soft; type to do better once handicapping. Won Irish maiden point over 3m in November but beaten 36l and 30l on both hurdle starts.. |
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|PU| (5) (66/1 +18%)Flaming Norman |
66/1(+18%) | (5) Flaming Norman 66/1, Poor hurdles debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; effective at 2m1f on good to soft; form of bumper run here boosted but likely to need some more hurdles experience. Tailed off on his hurdles debut over C&D three weeks ago.. |
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|PU| (4) (150/1 -50%)Delayed Charm |
150/1(-50%) | (4) Delayed Charm 150/1, Outpaced and again finished down the field in a novice hurdle at Carlisle most recent; effective up to 2m4f, acts on good; exposed and likely vulnerable. Has run one promising race over hurdles, but will find better opportunities in handicaps.. |

IRANDANDO HAS returned from over three years on the sidelines to spring a surprise at Southwell before losing little in defeat when second at Ayr. The winner went on to contest this week's Martin Pipe and there doesn't appear to be anything of a similar level in here so Sam Allwood's top-weight looks to have an excellent chance. Recent Ludlow runner-up Dartmouth Castle is undoubtedly the main threat, although The Shanachie showed promise in a Kelso bumper and could progress for the switch to hurdles.

Preference is for DARTMOUTH CASTLE to improve on his second to get off the mark over hurdles. The big danger is Irandando Has.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (10/3 +49%)Wellington Arch |
10/3(+49%) | (1) Wellington Arch 10/3, Back to form benefitting from reappearance but looked in need of stiffer test when second beaten 15l in William Hill Handicap Hurdle at Newbury latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; form franked, can do better back up in trip. Second in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury five weeks ago and should run well.. |
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2nd (9) (4/1 +43%)A Perfect Day |
4/1(+43%) | (9) A Perfect Day 4/1, All but fell when taking it up, rider lost irons, may have won otherwise when beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on soft and good to soft; in good form and bit lesser test of stamina should suit. Made a mistake when challenging at the second last at Chepstow three weeks ago.. |
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3rd (8) (17/2 +0%)Below The Radar |
17/2(+0%) | (8) Below The Radar 17/2, Ran to form but outstayed late up in trip over 3m 14l third in a handicap hurdle at Newbury most recent run; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; consistent over hurdles and likes the track. Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts.. |
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4th (6) (10/1 0%)I'm A Lumberjack |
10/1(0%) | (6) I'm A Lumberjack 10/1, Ran to form but weak enough finish 15l third in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster most recent run; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; generally consistent, mark looks fair. Won twice over hurdles last term and has been placed in handicaps on his last two starts.. |
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5th (3) (40/1 -100%)Firestream |
40/1(-100%) | (3) Firestream 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest where needed run and beaten early; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making it; probably just stays 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; has had plenty of issues, has won fresh before but risky. Pulled up on his stable debut following a year's absence at Chepstow three weeks ago.. |
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6th (10) (17/2 +6%)Le Yacht |
17/2(+6%) | (10) Le Yacht 17/2, Not pace of winner who got first run at sharp track but ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 2m, acts with cut; progressive, more to come now stepped up in trip. Has been a beaten favourite on last two starts but is still unexposed and should run well.. |
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7th (12) (14/1 +58%)Minella Missile |
14/1(+58%) | (12) Minella Missile 14/1, Pulled up in Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown latest where failed to handle heavy; effective around 2 1/2m; not in the same form since lay off, probably this is level now. Hasn't won over hurdles since landing a Grade 2 novice in November 2023.. |
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8th (2) (50/1 -52%)Nells Son |
50/1(-52%) | (2) Nells Son 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Haydock latest; best around 2m, acts on soft, good; down to a fair mark but below par this term and better over fences. Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago.. |
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9th (11) (18/1 +55%)Thanksforthehelp |
18/1(+55%) | (11) Thanksforthehelp 18/1, Outstayed having briefly threatened comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; effective 2 1/2m to 3m; mark looks high enough. Has three wins over hurdles but hasn't been at his best since returning in November.. |
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10th (4) (22/1 -175%)Kasino Des Mottes |
22/1(-175%) | (4) Kasino Des Mottes 22/1, Well held up in class in Prestige Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock latest; in good form prior; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on soft and good; in good form, mark demands more. Drops back from Grade 2 level and makes his handicap debut.. |
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11th (7) (11/1 -57%)Warriors Destiny |
11/1(-57%) | (7) Warriors Destiny 11/1, Improved on handicap debut suited by positive ride down in trip landing a handicap by 3l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective up to 2m4f, acts on soft; progressive, form franked emphatically, can do better again. Made a winning handicap debut over C&D, on his third start over hurdles, in January.. |
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|PU| (14) (13/2 +7%)It's Top |
13/2(+7%) | (14) It's Top 13/2, Ran to form benefitting from drop in class when winning a novice hurdle at Carlisle by 2 1/4l last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; in good form, likely to get a bit further. Got off the mark on his second start over hurdles at Carlisle last month.. |
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|PU| (5) (17/2 +15%)West To The Bridge |
17/2(+15%) | (5) West To The Bridge 17/2, Yard has won last two runnings of race; built on recent revival suited by positive ride down in trip landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; veteran wants 2 1/2m on easy ground; back in form, remains well treated on old efforts, likes to dominate. Won on his favoured testing ground at Chepstow in January; 3lb higher.. |
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|PU| (13) (80/1 -60%)Sixty Plus |
80/1(-60%) | (13) Sixty Plus 80/1, Unsuited by soft ground, probably didn't stay comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time over 3m; enjoys making it; effective 2 1/2m, suited by positive ride and sound surface; in fine form this term, handicapper looks in charge. Well beaten following an 11-week absence at Wetherby last month.. |

It could pay to side with the unexposed IT'S TOP, who sneaks in at the foot of the weights. This point-to-point and bumper winner has taken well to hurdles, building on an excellent second to subsequent Supreme runner-up Sober Glory when opening his account at Carlisle. Stepping up in trip could bring about further improvement and an opening mark of 116 looks workable. A Perfect Day's latest effort at Chepstow can be upgraded as he made a mistake two out, causing his rider to lose both irons. Last-start C&D winner Warriors Destiny merits consideration, while Below The Radar shouldn't be too far away either.

Preference is for WARRIORS DESTINY to follow up his win over C&D. He has most to fear from A Perfect Day.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (2/1 +50%)Dragons And Demons |
2/1(+50%) | (6) Dragons And Demons 2/1, Below form but did just about see out the longer trip when fourth beaten 67l in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest; trainer in form; acts on soft; bit more needed now handicapping. Huge prices and offered very little in four runs; this is more realistic now handicapping. |
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2nd (2) (9/2 -29%)A Mere Bagatelle |
9/2(-29%) | (2) A Mere Bagatelle 9/2, Made too much use of back up in trip when fourth beaten 21l in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield latest; effective at 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good; generally in good form for new yard. Well held off 3lb higher mark last time and needs to improve on that, albeit this is weak. |
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3rd (4) (5/2 +29%)Aggagio |
5/2(+29%) | (4) Aggagio 5/2, Taken on up front and tired from home bend well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, good; form in and out of late but mark fair and yard does well here. Won plenty under both codes, including over C&D, and has slid to an attractive mark. |
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4th (3) (8/1 +11%)Calshot Spit |
8/1(+11%) | (3) Calshot Spit 8/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest where failed to stay this distance; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; needs drop back in trip. Dual winner here over the extended 2m1f; wouldn't surprise to see him bounce back. |
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5th (1) (11/1 -47%)Godot |
11/1(-47%) | (1) Godot 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest where unsuited by drop in trip; blinkers first time; effective 2 1/2-3m; unreliable. Always been all or nothing but has often run well on soft ground. |
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6th (5) (20/1 -186%)Our Papa Smurf |
20/1(-186%) | (5) Our Papa Smurf 20/1, Scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Plumpton penultimate start; up in trip and probably didn't stay fifth beaten 25l off 97 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; dual purpose performer may have bit more to offer over hurdles but stamina to prove. Two wins over hurdles came over 2m round undemanding tracks; stamina would be a concern. |
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|PU| (7) (9/1 -13%)Galactic Jack |
9/1(-13%) | (7) Galactic Jack 9/1, Remains below form on the Flat, definite stamina question down the field in a handicap at Chester most recent; absent for very lengthy period; can do better. Debuts for another new yard back from almost two years off; market should provide clues. |

With all of these having questions to answer, a chance can be taken on OUR PAPA SMURF. The five-year-old failed to fire at Plumpton last time, but is a leading contender based on his previous victory at the same venue in January. Dragons And Demons may improve now switched to handicap company, while A Mere Bagatelle and Calshot Spit are others to consider.

The Moore yard is responsible for three of the seven runners, with prolific winner AGGAGIO the pick. Godot can do better.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (3/1 -9%)Secret Des Dieux |
3/1(-9%) | (1) Secret Des Dieux 3/1, Did it comfortably, benefitting from decent test down in trip, when outclassing rivals down in grade in a handicap by 13l off a 7lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on heavy and good to soft; consistent and can go well again. Contested some strong handicaps before resuming winning ways in small field latest; up 7lb. |
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2nd (6) (7/2 -5%)Pure Carbon |
7/2(-5%) | (6) Pure Carbon 7/2, Yard won this last year; improved landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 2m-2m2f, suited by sound surface; progressing over fences, rain no good to his chance. Won last two completed starts over fences and can go in again for last year's winning yard. |
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3rd (5) (7/2 +42%)Tapley |
7/2(+42%) | (5) Tapley 7/2, Rallied gamely, ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f; consistent. Won chase in November and good second here on Boxing Day; could be involved. |
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4th (4) (10/1 +17%)Jorebel |
10/1(+17%) | (4) Jorebel 10/1, Stopped quickly in strongly run race having looked big threat when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by sound surface progressive until latest, handicapper may have caught up. Five wins since autumn, including two chases; freshened up since lesser run at Christmas. |
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5th (2) (9/2 -13%)Chuggy |
9/2(-13%) | (2) Chuggy 9/2, Outpaced but ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Aintree latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good; more to come over fences back up in trip. Won first three chases; second at Aintree on Boxing Day; respected back from short break. |
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|PU| (3) (11/2 +31%)Rightsotom |
11/2(+31%) | (3) Rightsotom 11/2, Returned to form back down in trip when 7l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective around 2m4f; inconsistent since move to fences. Been fading late around 2m4f so this slightly shorter trip could suit. |

CHUGGY has progressed well over fences by landing a hat-trick earlier in the season before probably being inconvenienced by the low sun at Aintree on Boxing Day. The six-year-old returns from a small break and may well have further improvement to come in this sphere. Secret Des Dieux went up 7lb for a comfortable success at Huntingdon and this intermediate trip looks ideal, while Musselburgh winner Pure Carbon heads the remainder.

The manner in which PURE CARBON got on top towards the finish over 2m last time suggests he could improve again over this trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (10/3 +5%)Forcetoreckonwith |
10/3(+5%) | (6) Forcetoreckonwith 10/3, Ran to form, big effort having done plenty early when second beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap chase at Catterick latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; back in form, may ideally want bit further than 2m. Catterick effort (runner-up) as good as offering at Sedgefield in November; place claims.. |
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2nd (3) (7/4 -17%)Count Adhemar |
7/4(-17%) | (3) Count Adhemar 7/4, Improved on initial effort over fences beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Ludlow last time; effective 2m-2m3f on soft and good to soft; should have more to offer. Chased home subsequent winner at Ludlow (2m; beaten a neck) latest; 3lb rise justifiable.. |
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3rd (1) (2/1 -7%)Diamond Mix |
2/1(-7%) | (1) Diamond Mix 2/1, Improved again, scored by 9 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Hexham last time; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; new mark asks more but could land hat-trick if ready to roll. Winning seasonal reappearance at Hexham (2m, good/sft; 9lb lower) in November; key player.. |
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4th (5) (12/1 +45%)Zumbi |
12/1(+45%) | (5) Zumbi 12/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 26l in a handicap chase at Catterick latest; effective 2m6f-3m2f, acts on sound surface; not in same form following long layoff. Pulled up in two of his last three starts; never in serious contention at Catterick latest. |
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5th (2) (8/1 +33%)Calgary Tiger |
8/1(+33%) | (2) Calgary Tiger 8/1, Did too much early and outclassed when comfortably held in Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton last time; off a short-break; effective 2m on soft and good; more chance at this level. No win since landing Class 3 at Newbury (2m, 13-8jf) in March 2023; outclassed last twice.. |
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|PU| (4) (33/1 +18%)Sao Carlos |
33/1(+18%) | (4) Sao Carlos 33/1, Outpaced, never threatened when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; form has tailed off and bit to prove back chasing. Yet to hint at revival over hurdles since joining this trainer (0-3); mark is in freefall.. |

Diamond Mix arrives in search of a hat-trick and must be respected, but both of those Hexham wins came last year so it is the race-fit COUNT ADHEMAR who shades preference. Donald McCain's gelding built on an underwhelming fencing bow to finish a narrow second at Ludlow last month and any further progress might be enough. Forcetoreckonwith completes the shortlist.

Donald McCain's COUNT ADHEMAR posted a career-best at Ludlow (form franked) and has a possible fitness edge over Diamond Mix.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (16/1 +0%)Doughmore Bay |
16/1(+0%) | (7) Doughmore Bay 16/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; effective at 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; good mark over hurdles where in form until latest. Never landed a blow last time, taking his record since winning on rules debut to 0-9. |
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2nd (10) (5/4 +75%)A Pai De Nom |
5/4(+75%) | (10) A Pai De Nom 5/4, Did it comfortably and improved up in trip landing a handicap by 5l off a 5lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on any; progressing over hurdles, more to come for top yard and leading claims here. Record of 4-6 over hurdles and 2-3 in handicaps; scored comfortably at Newbury last time. |
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3rd (3) (16/1 +0%)Santos Blue |
16/1(+0%) | (3) Santos Blue 16/1, Outpaced, rallied, ran to form when second beaten 9l in Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; steadily progressive. Second behind easy winner last time; likely needs a new level of form to go one better. |
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4th (5) (28/1 -40%)Nab Wood |
28/1(-40%) | (5) Nab Wood 28/1, Outpaced, unsuited by tight track down the field in a handicap hurdle at Windsor most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sot, good to soft; progressive until latest, mark tough enough. Gained most recent success in one of the weaker Pertemps qualifiers; this is harder. |
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5th (15) (9/1 +18%)Hartington |
9/1(+18%) | (15) Hartington 9/1, Returned to form up in trip just flattening out up the hill on testing ground 9 1/4l third in Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown most recent run; tongue-tie first time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; form franked, consistent. Consistent sort; ran creditably at Sandown last time; again has each-way possibilities. |
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6th (8) (22/1 -57%)Roaring Conquest |
22/1(-57%) | (8) Roaring Conquest 22/1, Pulled up in Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown latest where didn't handle heavy; effective around 2m4f-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; progressing until latest, mark fair. Ties in with Nab Wood but both of them face a stiffer assignment in this field. |
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7th (4) (33/1 -65%)Twig |
33/1(-65%) | (4) Twig 33/1, Well treated up 1lb, held on, ran to form landing a Becher Handicap Chase by a short-head off a 4lb higher mark at Aintree last time; off a short-break; suited by 3m on sound surface; in form and well treated on chase efforts. Useful chaser who returns to hurdles en route to his main target, the Grand National. |
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8th (2) (25/1 -108%)Red Risk |
25/1(-108%) | (2) Red Risk 25/1, Won this last year off 6lb lower; returned to form down in class, got first run on closers landing a Handicap Hurdle by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective up to 3m, acts on good to soft, good; revised mark will make life tough. Successful in this race last year and at Musselburgh latest start; can't be dismissed. |
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9th (16) (28/1 -100%)Hidden History |
28/1(-100%) | (16) Hidden History 28/1, Mistakes, may not have stayed on tacky ground well beaten in a handicap chase at Lingfield latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; must bounce back after wind op, mark demands more. Disappointing in last two chase starts; won over hurdles on this card last year. |
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10th (14) (50/1 -25%)Thank You Ma'am |
50/1(-25%) | (14) Thank You Ma'am 50/1, Pulled up in a novice chase at Newbury latest where never travelled; tongue-tie first time; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; didn't take to chasing, must bounce back. May benefit from the return to hurdles but has a doubt over current form. |
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11th (9) (28/1 +15%)Jurancon |
28/1(+15%) | (9) Jurancon 28/1, Didn't stay in strongly run race down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot most recent; effective 2m, acts on soft, good to soft; likely needs drop back in trip. Progressive until going the wrong way this season; yet to win beyond 2m under rules. |
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12th (17) (7/1 +36%)Just Golden |
7/1(+36%) | (17) Just Golden 7/1, Ran to form but still green when winning a maiden hurdle at Warwick by 2 1/4l last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on heavy and good to soft; more to come over hurdles, may do better at 3m and no forlorn stable second string Low-mileage 6yo who may still have further progress in him; interesting handicap debutant. |
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13th (13) (33/1 -18%)King Of The Lake |
33/1(-18%) | (13) King Of The Lake 33/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Chepstow three starts back; ran to form but too much to do fourth beaten 9l off 128 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m1f-2m6f, acts on S, G; in fair form, mark demands more. May be in the assessor's grip now; only just made the frame in latest outing. |
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14th (6) (28/1 -133%)Keable |
28/1(-133%) | (6) Keable 28/1, Improved again outstaying rivals landing a Handicap Hurdle by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 3m, acts with cut; consistent but handicapper has reacted. Prevailed in Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow to make it four wins from his last seven runs. |
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15th (1) (10/1 -18%)French Ship |
10/1(-18%) | (1) French Ship 10/1, Unseated in Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock latest when looked set to play a part; effective at 2 1/2m, may get further, acts on soft, good; progressive but mark high enough. Largely progressive until last two starts; needs to prove current mark isn't beyond him. |
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16th (18) (40/1 -60%)Ontheropes |
40/1(-60%) | (18) Ontheropes 40/1, Ran to form on quick return suited by stiff track 6l third in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent run; effective 3m+; has tumbled down weights, good mark on chase form, could build on latest. Irish veteran who hasn't won under rules since 2021; can be opposed. |
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|PU| (11) (13/2 +41%)John Barbour |
13/2(+41%) | (11) John Barbour 13/2, Scored by 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark here penultimate start; improved again second beaten a neck off 125 last time, 3lb higher here; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft, good; progressive, remain competitive. Solid record since upped to about 2m4f; bred to stay this longer trip; 3-3 at Uttoxeter. |

RED RISK caused something of a shock in this race last year, scoring at 22/1, but he certainly won't go under the radar this time. With Freddie Keighley's claim taken into consideration, he is effectively only 1lb higher than 12 months ago and a comfortable Musselburgh victory last month shows him to be arriving in great nick. A Pai De Nom has improved throughout the season, winning four times including by five lengths at Newbury latest, and he is likely to be in the thick of the action once again. Keable and French Ship are others to note in a fiercely competitive renewal.

Progressive A Pai De Nom is greatly respected but JOHN BARBOUR looks a very plausible alternative returned to Uttoxeter.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (7/4 +56%)Mon Champion |
7/4(+56%) | (3) Mon Champion 7/4, Scored by a nose off a 3lb lower mark at Hereford three starts back; found ground too quick last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on heavy; interesting prospect joined top yard, well treated on French form. Found it too much in a more competitive affair last time; still looks on a workable mark. |
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2nd (4) (18/5 -92%)Rip Wheeler |
18/5(-92%) | (4) Rip Wheeler 18/5, Yard won this last year; improved back down in trip landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Leicester last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; generally consistent. Little wrong over fences; every chance he defies a 3lb rise for his recent Leicester win. |
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3rd (2) (10/3 -11%)Hold Up La Colmine |
10/3(-11%) | (2) Hold Up La Colmine 10/3, Ran to form just flattening out late up in trip comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on soft, good to soft; chase mark looks stiff. Looked far from a natural over fences so far; needs to put in a better round off this mark. |
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|PU| (1) (3/1 +0%)Good Friday Fairy |
3/1(+0%) | (1) Good Friday Fairy 3/1, Ran to form just flattening out late up in trip having done plenty early when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase at Newbury latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on heavy, good; consistent. 2m7f looked to find him out latest and this is less competitive back down in trip; claims. |

RIP WHEELER has won three of his last five starts and a 3lb rise for the latest of those victories at Leicester last month may not be enough to stop him from following up. Good Friday Fairy did not appear to stay an extended 2m7f at Newbury, but is a danger back at this trip. Hold Up La Colmine edges out Mon Champion to be the pick of the remainder.

The progressive RIP WHEELER is fancied to defy a 3lb rise for his recent Leicester win. Good Friday Fairy rates the main danger.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (14/1 +0%)Intosomethinggood |
14/1(+0%) | (6) Intosomethinggood 14/1, Mistakes when pulled up in River Don Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Doncaster latest; probably best at around 2m4f-3m on soft and good; drop into a handicap could suit. Stays 3m; pulled up in Grade 2 on soft latest but has a better chance back in handicap. |
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2nd (9) (11/2 +21%)Turndlightsdownlow |
11/2(+21%) | (9) Turndlightsdownlow 11/2, Ran to form on ground more testing than ideal when beaten 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; off a short-break; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on any; progressing, form strong and better ground could suit. Two C&D wins in the autumn; improved form in defeat since; up further 4lb; thereabouts. |
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3rd (5) (6/1 +20%)La Pinsonniere |
6/1(+20%) | (5) La Pinsonniere 6/1, Yard won this last year; needed run when 13l third in Warwick Mares' Hurdle (Listed) at Warwick most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good, handled softer ground in France; progressive for new yard last year, should come on for latest. Good effort in sole handicap, over 2m4f last March; better for recent return; can go well. |
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4th (11) (12/1 -33%)The Gray Ghost |
12/1(-33%) | (11) The Gray Ghost 12/1, Ran to form down in trip, benefitting from leaders getting racing early in landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on good to soft and good; in form and can go well again. Well beaten in this race last year; could have work cut out despite 2m1f win latest. |
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5th (12) (10/1 +17%)Le Tiep's Sacre |
10/1(+17%) | (12) Le Tiep's Sacre 10/1, Suited by the trip, ran to form when winning a maiden hurdle at Fontwell by 3 1/4l last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on heavy and good to soft; unexposed but may need handicap debut. Won maiden on 2nd start for yard (2m1f); off for over a year; handicap debut; check market. |
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6th (8) (18/1 -29%)Nardaran |
18/1(-29%) | (8) Nardaran 18/1, Ran to form back on the Flat when comfortably held in a novice at Southwell last time; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft and good to firm; mark may be high enough. Two 2m wins in the autumn but not gone on; ran on AW latest; trip query. |
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7th (10) (15/2 +38%)Fasol |
15/2(+38%) | (10) Fasol 15/2, Made a bit too much use of when fourth beaten 11l off 123 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on god to soft and good; consistent, mark about right. Shade to find with Double Powerful on C&D form and vulnerable on subsequent run here. |
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8th (4) (4/1 +33%)Double Powerful |
4/1(+33%) | (4) Double Powerful 4/1, Poorly placed off steady pace in race dominated from front when beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; generally in fair form since back hurdling. Very useful form in 2nd over C&D in January; not so good at 3m since; respected back here. |
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9th (1) (10/1 -25%)Royal Infantry |
10/1(-25%) | (1) Royal Infantry 10/1, Ran to form, big effort having done plenty early racing keenly when beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m4f; consistent hurdler. Good second to improver over C&D latest; up 2lb; still early days; not far away. |
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10th (7) (6/1 +25%)Marsiac |
6/1(+25%) | (7) Marsiac 6/1, Ran to form on handicap debut when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; capable of better. Improving at 2m4f; good 4th on handicap debut and first two won next time; has potential. |
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11th (2) (25/1 +11%)The Four Sixes |
25/1(+11%) | (2) The Four Sixes 25/1, Taken up front and made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m1f-2m4f; needs to dominate. Four hurdle/chase wins at up to 2m5f in 2025; out of sorts last two runs, hurdling latest. |
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12th (13) (33/1 +18%)Tranquil Sea |
33/1(+18%) | (13) Tranquil Sea 33/1, Outpaced throughout, didn't enjoy track or drop in trip when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-3m, acts on any; inconsistent for new yard. 3m winner for new yard in October; well held last two starts; had another wind op since. |
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13th (3) (16/1 +20%)North Lodge |
16/1(+20%) | (3) North Lodge 16/1, Flew home having had too much to do when 9l third in a handicap hurdle at Newbury most recent run; absent for very lengthy period; effective at around 2m1f-2m4f, acts on soft and good; well treated on old form but needs to prove ability remains after layoff. Grade 2 novice winner; fair handicap debut in late 2023; dropped 6lb; has been off since. |

Nicky Henderson's team have been in excellent form at Cheltenham this week and that can continue with LA PINSONNIERE. The six-year-old looked to be in need of the run when third in a Listed contest at Warwick last month and she appears capable of taking a decent step forward. Marsiac remains open to improvement over timber after finishing fourth on handicap debut at Hereford. Others to consider are Double Powerful and Royal Infantry.

In an open race MARSIAC may be able to take another step forward after a useful effort on his handicap debut at Hereford.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (16) (11/1 -57%)Fairly Fulling |
11/1(-57%) | (16) Fairly Fulling 11/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft and good; in and out of form, fair mark on a good day. 16-race maiden; runner-up at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft; btn 6l) in November; others preferred. |
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2nd (5) (15/2 +63%)Ratemenow |
15/2(+63%) | (5) Ratemenow 15/2, Never in it from off the pace when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Kelso last time; effective 2m-2m3f; more to come now handicapping. Staying on over an inadequate 2m at Kelso (novice; 66-1, beaten 32l) latest; h'cap debut.. |
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3rd (14) (12/1 +40%)Knacker Trapper |
12/1(+40%) | (14) Knacker Trapper 12/1, Never in it from off the pace, needed run well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby latest; off a short-break; effective around 2m4f on soft and good; should come on for latest. Fairly treated on peak efforts; may strip fitter for Wetherby (btn 37l); no forlorn hope.. |
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4th (11) (17/2 -70%)Glory Hights |
17/2(-70%) | (11) Glory Hights 17/2, Well placed to challenge off steady pace, built on recent revival down in trip when second beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; back in form. Runner-up over C&D latest, one of many solid efforts at this track (22242P2); respected.. |
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5th (2) (6/1 +57%)U S Marshall |
6/1(+57%) | (2) U S Marshall 6/1, Not without promise on hurdles debut upped in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on heavy; drop in trip may suit. Beaten almost 20l at Market Rasen (2m7f; h'cap debut) latest; still unexposed; cheekpieces. |
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6th (3) (16/1 +36%)Suspected |
16/1(+36%) | (3) Suspected 16/1, Below form after a notable blunder well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; still might come good over hurdles. Sloppy jumping again the issue when beaten 38l on Wetherby handicap debut (2m4f, soft).. |
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7th (15) (13/2 -8%)Roxby Belle |
13/2(-8%) | (15) Roxby Belle 13/2, Ran to form when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest; off a short-break; effective 2m4f on soft and good; improving at lowly level. Placed on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m4f; 33-1) in November; this is a suitable option.. |
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8th (8) (9/1 -64%)Passengerontheship |
9/1(-64%) | (8) Passengerontheship 9/1, Too keen, too much to do but still improved beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m3f-3m on soft and good; drop in trip not likely to suit. Runner-up on last three starts; steadily rising mark and a 340-day absence to overcome.. |
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9th (9) (11/2 -22%)Snow Dragon |
11/2(-22%) | (9) Snow Dragon 11/2, Ran to best beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in fair form and can go well again. Runner-up in five-runner affair at Musselburgh (2m4f) latest; player in added cheekpieces.. |
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10th (7) (7/1 +30%)Helsgetaway |
7/1(+30%) | (7) Helsgetaway 7/1, Best effort since hurdles debut when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m on soft and good; eased again in weights, can go well. Failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr in November; off since.. |
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11th (4) (13/2 0%)Dilly's Gunner |
13/2(0%) | (4) Dilly's Gunner 13/2, Mistakes, travelled, not knocked about on final qualifying run albeit comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen last time; off a short-break; effective at around 2m3f, acts on soft and good to soft; type to do better now handicapping. Various mistakes at Market Rasen (2m2f novice) latest; improvement needed on h'cap debut.. |
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12th (17) (50/1 +50%)Raindance Queen |
50/1(+50%) | (17) Raindance Queen 50/1, Another poor effort over hurdles when fourth beaten 34l in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield latest; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface; out of form and loads to prove. 18-race maiden; massive prices in three starts since November; better to focus elsewhere.. |
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|PU| (13) (33/1 +0%)Elusive Warrior |
33/1(+0%) | (13) Elusive Warrior 33/1, Bit too free on handicap debut after a wind op when fourth beaten 32l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f; should come on for latest after wind op with hood now tried. 0-6; nothing worthwhile to report; the added hood will need to prove transformational.. |
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|PU| (12) (40/1 +20%)Callisto's King |
40/1(+20%) | (12) Callisto's King 40/1, Well held up in grade on hurdles return minus cheekpieces down the field in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield most recent; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2m3f-3m on sound surface; fitness to prove. Ex Dan Skelton; fair mark but impossible to know what ability remains off 885-day absence.. |
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -100%)Spartan Warrior |
66/1(-100%) | (6) Spartan Warrior 66/1, Never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle most recent; effective 2m-2m3f, best on sound surface; out of form for new yard. Beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for this trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.. |

An open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to SNOW DRAGON. The Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore-trained five-year-old has been performing well in defeat for much of the season, including when second at Musselburgh most recently. It's hard to fault his attitude and if first-time cheekpieces can help sharpen him up, a first career triumph may await. Roxby Belle hasn't been disgraced since going handicapping and has time to do better, as does Dilly's Gunner. Others to note include Glory Hights, Fairly Fulling and Passengerontheship.

Competitive numerically, but less so in terms of quality. Perhaps the veteran GLORY HIGHTS can gain what will be a first Newcastle win.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (28/1 -211%)Isaac Des Obeaux |
28/1(-211%) | (5) Isaac Des Obeaux 28/1, Scored by 5l off a 5lb lower mark at Exeter penultimate start; second beaten 21l off 133 last time, 1lb lower here; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; in good form but slight stamina concerns here. May yet have more to offer over an extreme distance such as this but he certainly needs it. |
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2nd (1) (18/1 -29%)Rock My Way |
18/1(-29%) | (1) Rock My Way 18/1, Ran to form benefitting from drop in class when second beaten 12l in a handicap chase at Musselburgh latest; effective 3-4m, acts on any but suited by decent ground; consistent, handicapper may have caught up. Only 2-13 over fences but flashes of his form in staying chases make for good reading. |
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3rd (7) (9/1 +0%)Git Maker |
9/1(+0%) | (7) Git Maker 9/1, Outpaced and poorly placed in race dominated from front, back to form in first time blinkers beaten 4l off this mark at Haydock last time; effective 3m+; needs to build on latest. Ran well in the new blinkers at Haydock and Thursday's rain was a blessing. |
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4th (11) (14/1 -17%)Grand Albert |
14/1(-17%) | (11) Grand Albert 14/1, Poorly placed in race dominated from front beaten 5 1/4l in Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock last time; effective up to 3m, acts on soft, good to soft; could be running back into form. Has stayed on strongly at Haydock on his last two starts, over 3m1f and 3m4f. |
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5th (14) (33/1 +50%)Bodhisattva |
33/1(+50%) | (14) Bodhisattva 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest; effective 3m-4m, needs decent ground; dropping in weights but nearly three years since last win. No win since 2023 and he'll do well to put that right after pulling up last time at Bangor. |
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|PU| (3) (9/1 -29%)Deafening Silence |
9/1(-29%) | (3) Deafening Silence 9/1, Ran to form just outstayed late beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Haydock last time; effective 2m4f-3m6f, acts on soft, good to soft; in form, may do better back at 3m and slight stamina concerns here. Competitive in strong staying chases on last two starts and should be again. |
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|PU| (6) (9/2 +36%)Aworkinprogress |
9/2(+36%) | (6) Aworkinprogress 9/2, Travelled, improved up in trip at favoured venue, aided by runner up's late errors when landing a handicap by a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective from 2m6f-3m2f, acts on heavy, soft; progressive sort but mark demands more and ground quick enough. Has proved a revelation over fences, racking up six wins in his seven starts; on the up. |
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|PU| (10) (10/3 -11%)J'arrive De L'est |
10/3(-11%) | (10) J'arrive De L'est 10/3, Travelled, ran to form, did plenty early when second beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest; effective 2 3/4-3 1/2m, suited by plenty of cut; useful handicap chaser in France, has joined shrewd connections and running well in Cross Country races, more to come. Irish raider; the form of his cross-country seconds was franked this week at Cheltenham. |
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|PU| (17) (11/1 +21%)Catch Catchfire |
11/1(+21%) | (17) Catch Catchfire 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Exeter latest where kicked at start and something amiss; unlucky loser in Surrey National previously; effective 3m-4m on soft, good; progressive, more to come if brushing up on jumping. Closely matched with Aworkinprogress and there were excuses last time at Exeter. |
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|PU| (8) (12/1 -50%)Jupiter Allen |
12/1(-50%) | (8) Jupiter Allen 12/1, Suited by the testing ground when landing a handicap by 11l off a 6lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; enjoys making it; effective 3m-3m6f, acts with cut; capable off this mark. Only a 7yo and arrives here on the back of a career best in winning at Wincanton. |
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|PU| (13) (13/2 +59%)Neo King |
13/2(+59%) | (13) Neo King 13/2, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 10lb lower mark at Windsor penultimate start; too much to do in race dominated from front third beaten 3l off 115 last time, 5lb higher here; suited by 3m+ with plenty of cut; generally consistent, in form, marathon trips suit. Usually finishes strongly; had a few of these behind when third at Haydock last time. |
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|PU| (15) (16/1 +36%)De Legislator |
16/1(+36%) | (15) De Legislator 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest; effective 3m-4m, acts with cut; form has tailed off and mark demands more. Poor on last two starts; possible positives are the removal of headgear & his yard's form. |
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|PU| (2) (18/1 -29%)My Immortal |
18/1(-29%) | (2) My Immortal 18/1, Improved for testing ground allowed to dictate modest pace landing a Handicap Chase by 5l off a 10lb lower mark at Punchestown last time; suited by 3m+ with plenty of cut; inconsistent but latest form working out very well so a big threat if ground not too quick. 40-1 Punchestown winner; far from guaranteed to follow one good run with another. |
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|PU| (4) (20/1 +0%)Collectors Item |
20/1(+0%) | (4) Collectors Item 20/1, Not disgraced on ground more testing than ideal when fourth beaten 27l in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; effective up to 3 1/2m, acts on any but better ground may suit; inconsistent course winner, just 1lb above last winning mark. Bit to prove over quite this far and form has dipped markedly on last two starts. |
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|PU| (9) (20/1 +0%)Alcedo |
20/1(+0%) | (9) Alcedo 20/1, Ran to form but looked in need of slightly stiffer test when second beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap chase at Warwick latest; effective 2m-3m, suited by cut; progressive, may do better stepped back up in trip. He'll be into unknown territory a long way from home over this distance; too risky. |
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|PU| (12) (28/1 +44%)Minella Blueway |
28/1(+44%) | (12) Minella Blueway 28/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of well beaten in a handicap chase at Ludlow latest; effective 3m, suited by cut; inconsistent, may be worth a go over a marathon trip but looks stable second string. This race demands a career best and on the back of a laboured display at Ludlow. |

It's difficult to weigh up the chances of J'arrive De L'est, who makes his first start over regulation fences for this stable after finishing runner-up in a couple of cross country races at Cheltenham. The form of those contests does look strong and he warrants a lot of respect, but AWORKINPROGRESS appears a more solid option on this occasion. He has a terrific record of six wins from seven starts over fences and produced a career-best performance when landing the Surrey National at Lingfield most recently. An extra five furlongs is expected to suit and he is capable of defying a 5lb rise. Deafening Silence has done little wrong in three starts so far this season and must enter calculations, while Alcedo could surprise one or two at longer odds.

Only a 7yo, JUPITER ALLEN (nap) produced his best run yet at Wincanton last time and he appears to be peaking at the right time.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (7/2 +0%)Betgoodwin |
7/2(+0%) | (2) Betgoodwin 7/2, No match for winner but not disgraced when second beaten 31l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m6f; may do better in handicaps at 3m but threat if getting stiff test. Didn't achieve much when a remote second over C&D latest but not many miles on the clock. |
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2nd (1) (8/11 +0%)Junior Des Mottes |
8/11(+0%) | (1) Junior Des Mottes 8/11, Scored by 5l off a 9lb lower mark at Plumpton penultimate start; found ground on the quick side last time; effective at 3m on soft; generally progressive for new yard now he's had his head in front. Good ground did for him at odds-on off revised mark latest; been found the right race. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 -11%)Dawn's Desire |
5/1(-11%) | (5) Dawn's Desire 5/1, Every chance, ran to form when fourth beaten 26l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; trainer in form; yet to show anything, can only be watched. Well supported at Hereford a month ago; does at least race off her correct mark this time. |
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4th (3) (20/1 -82%)Eric Gorcombe |
20/1(-82%) | (3) Eric Gorcombe 20/1, Outpaced, never threatened well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest; trainer in form; no worthwhile form. Tailed off in two runs back from a year off; Dawn's Desire looks his trainer's best shout. |
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5th (4) (10/1 +0%)Amalfi Skyline |
10/1(+0%) | (4) Amalfi Skyline 10/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest where beaten; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; should come on for latest but needs to prove ability remains after lay off. Weakening out of it at Plumpton, behind Junior Des Mottes, when coming down two out. |

The combination of a 7lb penalty and quicker ground conditions may have contributed to JUNIOR DES MOTTES' failed hat-trick bid at Catterick and this looks a suitable opportunity for the seven-year-old to get back on the scoresheet. Betgoodwin displayed some ability when filling the runner-up spot over C&D, although he was beaten 31 lengths. Chris Gordon's charge is still feared most, with Amalfi Skyline the pick of the remainder.

Good ground seemed the issue for JUNIOR DES MOTTES last time and he's been found the ideal opening back on soft.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (8/1 +43%)Teddy Blue |
8/1(+43%) | (5) Teddy Blue 8/1, Bit too keen in front and did too much too soon, albeit ran to form, when 11l third in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury most recent run; suited by 2m on a sound surface, just about gets 2m3f; not straightforward. Three chase wins at up to 2m2f; this sharp test at the trip can suit; not far away. |
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2nd (2) (13/2 +7%)Blueking D'oroux |
13/2(+7%) | (2) Blueking D'oroux 13/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; comfortably held in Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f, doesn't get 3m, suited by sound surface; classy hurdler doesn't appear quite as good over fences. Two Grade 2 hurdle wins; not yet fulfilled potential over fences but lower chase mark. |
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3rd (7) (11/2 +39%)Barlovento |
11/2(+39%) | (7) Barlovento 11/2, Never jumped or travelled, didn't handle track when eighth beaten 22l off 125 last time, same mark here; effective at around 2m4f, acts with cut; progressive until latest, looks a tricky ride. Narrow C&D win in November; down the field at Cheltenham since; may do better back here. |
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4th (3) (5/6 +67%)Califet En Vol |
5/6(+67%) | (3) Califet En Vol 5/6, Did it readily and improved for return to flat, right-handed track when landing a Handicap Chase by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m4f3m, wants decent ground; may well follow up. Listed hurdle winner; looked a good chase prospect when C&D winner latest; up 5lb. |
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5th (6) (40/1 -300%)Somespring Special |
40/1(-300%) | (6) Somespring Special 40/1, Did it cosily, improved on second start after wind op landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 2m-2m4f, needs sound surface; good chance if not getting too much rain. On highest-ever mark following her fourth chase win, in October; off since; tough return. |
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6th (4) (11/4 -10%)Ryan's Rocket |
11/4(-10%) | (4) Ryan's Rocket 11/4, Unseated when travelling well in Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) here latest; off a short-break; best around 2m, acts on soft and good; capable of going well but others may stay better. Unexposed chaser at 2m; should stay further; jumps better than recent record suggests. |
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7th (8) (50/1 -25%)Shakeyatailfeather |
50/1(-25%) | (8) Shakeyatailfeather 50/1, Never put into the race when well beaten in a handicap chase here latest; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f on decent ground; wouldn't want much rain. Three chase wins at up to 2m3f, the latest in October; needs revival on more recent runs. |

BLUEKING D'OROUX landed a Grade 2 novice chase at Wincanton prior to finding the competition too hot in the Grade 1 Kauto Star over 3m here last time. Paul Nicholls' charge looks to have solid claims off his current mark with the underfoot conditions in his favour. Califet En Vol opened his account over fences with a cosy success over C&D and cannot be ruled out, despite a 5lb rise, while the recent Newbury third Teddy Blue is also noted.

Blueking d'Oroux may improve on a fairly low-key start to his chase career but CALIFET EN VOL (nap) can go on from a recent C&D win.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (7/4 -27%)Young Jack |
7/4(-27%) | (3) Young Jack 7/4, Best effort so far, tried in cheekpieces, when beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Kelso last time; effective up to 3m, acts on heavy and good; progressing over fences. Mainly in good form this season, last time finishing second over 2m5f with headgear here. |
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2nd (2) (4/1 -20%)Caughtinyourtrance |
4/1(-20%) | (2) Caughtinyourtrance 4/1, Ran about as well as could have been expected in the Prestige Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock last time; effective 2m6f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; interesting recruit to fences. Useful hurdler/winning pointer; below par last twice but interesting on chase debut. |
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3rd (1) (7/2 +22%)Johnson's Blue |
7/2(+22%) | (1) Johnson's Blue 7/2, Best effort so far over fences when 8 1/2l third in a handicap chase at Wetherby most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m4f but best at 3m, acts on soft and good; inconsistent but down to a good mark, can go well. Useful hurdler; best chase run when third at Wetherby last time; stays 3m; chance. |
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|F| (4) (5/2 +29%)Finn Lough |
5/2(+29%) | (4) Finn Lough 5/2, Best run since May when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase at Musselburgh latest; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on soft and good; good run likely. Two wins on good to soft last term; best run this season when 2nd last time; chance. |

YOUNG JACK is an obvious one after two second-placed finishes. Chris Grant's gelding looks well worth another chance, nudged up 1lb after his latest near-miss at Kelso. That was his first try in cheekpieces and this longer trip could draw further improvement. Finn Lough is a proven stayer to seriously consider off a competitive rating, while Johnson's Blue can probably take the measure of Caughtinyourtrance, who is respected but seems to reserve his best efforts for Cartmel in the summer.

The vote goes to JOHNSON'S BLUE, who has yet to win over fences but ran a sound race when runner-up at Wetherby last time.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (4/1 +11%)Kykorock |
4/1(+11%) | (7) Kykorock 4/1, Scored by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Market Rasen penultimate start; ran to form, suited by stiff test third beaten 7 1/4l off 113 last time, same mark here; effective 2m, acts with cut; more to come over fences possibly over slightly further. May still have more to offer but goes into unknown territory upped a mile in trip. |
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2nd (3) (5/2 +17%)As The Fella Says |
5/2(+17%) | (3) As The Fella Says 5/2, Improved up in trip landing a handicap by 5l off a 7lb lower mark at Newbury last time; had a bit in hand that day; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressive over fences and should remain competitive. Scored comfortably at Newbury last time and may show further improvement. |
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3rd (6) (12/1 +14%)Mombasa |
12/1(+14%) | (6) Mombasa 12/1, Ran to form but made a bit too much use of chasing leader 7l third in a handicap chase at Leicester most recent run; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft and good; fair mark on French form. Needs to build on latest effort; faces a stiffer task upped in class. |
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4th (1) (8/1 -7%)Saint Davy |
8/1(-7%) | (1) Saint Davy 8/1, Built on recent revival just caught late at stiff track beaten 3l off this mark at Carlisle last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good; maiden over fences but back in form and fair mark on novice efforts. Couple of creditable efforts this term but needs progress to defy top weight. |
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|PU| (2) (9/4 +32%)Milcree |
9/4(+32%) | (2) Milcree 9/4, Ran to form landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Kelso last time; effective at around 2 1/2m, suited by plenty of cut; likely much more to come over fences, may get 3m and mark still looks lenient. Lightly raced; 2-2 since switched to chasing; respected with further progress plausible. |
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|PU| (5) (15/2 -36%)Golden Point |
15/2(-36%) | (5) Golden Point 15/2, Well treated up 5lb, improved again landing a handicap by 8l off a 9lb lower mark at Kelso last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, best with cut; will need to progress again to defy revised mark. Improving mare; made all for 8l win at Kelso last time despite jumping right. |

Having maintained his unbeaten record over fences when completing a double at Kelso, further glory cannot be ruled out for Milcree. However, a 5lb higher mark and step up in class does demand another career best from the eight-year-old, with AS THE FELLA SAYS being slightly more compelling. Nicky Henderson's charge opened his account over fences at Newbury with something in hand and a 7lb rise looks surmountable. The hat-trick seeking Golden Point adds further spice to the mix.

With further progress on the cards, MILCREE may well maintain his unbeaten record over fences. As The Fella Says is feared most.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (18/5 +20%)Jolie Baie |
18/5(+20%) | (2) Jolie Baie 18/5, Short of room on home bend but returned to form down in class beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time; best at around 3m, acts on soft, good to soft; back on workable mark, remain competitive. Not at her best this term but has dropped to her last winning mark; had another wind op. |
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2nd (5) (11/4 +54%)Flintara |
11/4(+54%) | (5) Flintara 11/4, Unsuited by drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Leicester last time; trainer in form; suited by 3m, acts on heavy and good; out of form but handicapper has relented. Two course wins over hurdles/fences; below par chasing of late; now back hurdling. |
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3rd (4) (6/1 -9%)Gold Clermont |
6/1(-9%) | (4) Gold Clermont 6/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Exeter latest where found little; suited by 3m-4m, acts with cut; fair mark on chase form but unreliable. Pulled up at Exeter last month and now bids to exploit 10lb lower mark over hurdles.. |
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4th (6) (28/1 +15%)After Midnight |
28/1(+15%) | (6) After Midnight 28/1, Never in the race when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m; yet to show anything. Has no obvious form claims, including in three handicaps. |
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5th (1) (11/4 -83%)Innisfree Lass |
11/4(-83%) | (1) Innisfree Lass 11/4, Landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective over 3m, suited by cut; frustrating maiden over fences, well treated on recent win and should follow up. Winning return to hurdles at Southwell (3m, soft) last month; raised 5lb. |
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|PU| (3) (4/1 -14%)Sweet Magic |
4/1(-14%) | (3) Sweet Magic 4/1, Possibly outstayed up in trip when second beaten 26l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good to soft; maiden in fair form. 0-16 but finished runner-up for the fourth time, at Warwick last month.. |

Jolie Baie wasn't disgraced on her latest fifth at Huntingdon and a subsequent wind procedure combined with a 2lb drop in the ratings could see her fight out the finish. However, INNISFREE LASS' triumph at Southwell signalled a return to form and she appeals more with Murray Dodd's claim negating a 5lb rise. Sweet Magic can also make her presence felt.

This is a real opportunity for the luckless SWEET MAGIC to get off the mark. She has most to fear from Innisfree Lass.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (7/2 +22%)Tiddesley Wood |
7/2(+22%) | (4) Tiddesley Wood 7/2, Tired late on ground too soft when fourth beaten 17l in Don Lockwood Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle (Listed) at Huntingdon latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft; chance down in grade. 2m4f Windsor maiden winner; should find this easier than Listed race he ran in last time. |
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2nd (1) (3/1 -33%)Etna Bianco |
3/1(-33%) | (1) Etna Bianco 3/1, Ran to form tried in tongue-tie when fourth beaten 15l in a novice hurdle at Ascot latest; effective 2m4-2m6f, acts on good to soft and good; leading chance here. Hasn't really built on 2m5f Ascot novice win in November but still fairly early days. |
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3rd (2) (9/2 -35%)Home Made Hero |
9/2(-35%) | (2) Home Made Hero 9/2, Fell late when held in a novice hurdle at Leicester latest; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective at 2m4f, acts on good to soft; had a wind op since last run and maybe more to come. Made all on hurdle debut; running well when falling next time; had wind op; could go well. |
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4th (5) (250/1 -67%)Fury Lad |
250/1(-67%) | (5) Fury Lad 250/1, Again showed little when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ascot latest; off a short-break; effective at 3m in points; yet to show much under rules. Pulled up in two maiden hurdles since returning from lengthy layoff; big outsider. |
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6/5(+26%) | (3) Soomaroy 6/5, Yard won this last year; improved to get off the mark under rules when winning a maiden hurdle at Hereford by 2 1/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m on good to soft and good; more to come over hurdles now upped in trip. Form of 2m Hereford win franked and this trip should suit even better. |

Etna Bianco has faced a couple of tough assignments since scoring at Ascot in November and should find life easier at this lower level. However, SOOMAROY is heading in the right direction and had a subsequent dual winner back in third when winning over 2m at Hereford in December. Nicky Henderson's five-year-old can take another step forward with this extra test of stamina likely to suit. Home Made Hero is preferred to Tiddesley Wood of the rest.

There's not much to separate four of these on RPRs but 2m Hereford winner SOOMAROY could have plenty more to give now going up in trip.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (11/2 -38%)Bucephalus |
11/2(-38%) | (2) Bucephalus 11/2, Pulled up in William Hill Handicap Hurdle at Newbury latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m, suited by cut; drop in grade a plus and could bounce back. Runner-up to progressive rival at Haydock (2m; in cheekpieces) penultimate start; chance. |
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2nd (1) (11/2 -10%)Fingal's Hill |
11/2(-10%) | (1) Fingal's Hill 11/2, Every chance, below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any but suited by sound surface; progressive until latest. Kicked off 2026 with solid effort at Doncaster (2m4f); was well below par at Kelso latest. |
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3rd (5) (1/2 +78%)The Hatchet |
1/2(+78%) | (5) The Hatchet 1/2, Returned to form down in trip, allowed easy lead when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m on soft and good to soft; still room for improvement from this lightly raced sort. Resumed progression when second over C&D latest; leading claims for in-form yard. |
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4th (6) (12/1 -20%)Inedit D'amour |
12/1(-20%) | (6) Inedit D'amour 12/1, Disappointing up in trip on handicap debut when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time; effective at 2m1f, acts on soft and good; more to come for this yard judged on French form. Wide-margin win in 2m Catterick maiden in January but held in 2m4f handicap there since. |

After wins at Haydock and Carlisle, Haarar was backed as if defeat was out of the question under a penalty at Catterick but never looked like justifying the support and was beaten a long way out. He's been given longer to get over the run, but this represents a step back up in class and THE HATCHET is preferred. Open to more improvement, this low-mileage six-year-old has the scope to build on a very promising C&D second last month. Fingal's Hill and Bucephalus complete the shortlist.

With his stable going really well last month's C&D second THE HATCHET (nap) is taken to make it third time lucky in handicaps.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (9/2 +50%)Dig Deep |
9/2(+50%) | (5) Dig Deep 9/2, Yard won this last year; bled comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts with cut; debut form looks strong, should be winning soon but finishing efforts a slight worry. Could well rebuild as he has frame probabilities in this field. |
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2nd (2) (7/4 +22%)Seaniecon |
7/4(+22%) | (2) Seaniecon 7/4, Improved up in trip for cosy win when winning a maiden hurdle at Hereford by 28l last time; effective 2m5f-3m, acts with cut; debut form strong, progressing, threat under penalty. Perhaps not crying out for this drop back in distance; otherwise a major form player. |
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3rd (6) (20/1 +20%)Dylans Moon |
20/1(+20%) | (6) Dylans Moon 20/1, Pether's Moon gelding whose dam was unraced; stable can get them ready. Sole newcomer in the field; market instructive. |
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4th (1) (10/11 +0%)Kadastral |
10/11(+0%) | (1) Kadastral 10/11, Tired late on testing ground after series of errors having tried to go with classy winner when second beaten 27l in a novice hurdle at Newbury latest; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; should improve again, major player. Has a solid record; finished second to smart Sober Glory on two occasions; respected. |
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5th (8) (33/1 -136%)Lawtan |
33/1(-136%) | (8) Lawtan 33/1, Very promising chase debut when winning a 4yo chase at Maure-De-Bretagne by 2l last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 2 1/2m; chase winner in France, market can guide on stable debut. Chase winner on final start in France; hard to assess. |
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6th (3) (40/1 +60%)Are You Joking |
40/1(+60%) | (3) Are You Joking 40/1, Outpaced, poor debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton most recent; longer trip should suit judged on point form. Tailed-off last of 18 at Wincanton on the switch to rules. |
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7th (4) (22/1 -120%)Barry Fife |
22/1(-120%) | (4) Barry Fife 22/1, Raced wide, green, improved on bumper form when second beaten 3l in a maiden hurdle here latest; returning from long layoff; effective 3m; ran well here on debut, threat if fit. Absent since his solid second at Uttoxeter last March on hurdles debut. |
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8th (7) (150/1 -20%)Holeheartedly |
150/1(-20%) | (7) Holeheartedly 150/1, Failed to build on debut well beaten in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; more to come over hurdles for top yard but probably in handicaps. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
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9th (9) (50/1 0%)Sims' Law |
50/1(0%) | (9) Sims' Law 50/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon latest where green and let down by jumping; off a short-break; all to prove. Showed no promise in Huntingdon maiden hurdle. |

Having proved a little underwhelming since finishing second at Warwick in November, Dig Deep may have his work cut out against the penalised winners. Seaniecon looked a dour stayer when scoring over an extended 3m1f at Hereford and may find this drop back in distance on the sharp side, which could leave the door open for KADASTRAL. Although Dan Skelton's inmate was no match for subsequent Supreme runner-up Sober Glory at Newbury, he holds obvious claims in these calmer waters.

The biggest form contenders are KADASTRAL and Seaniecon, preferred in that order.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (7/2 -5%)Sanitiser |
7/2(-5%) | (3) Sanitiser 7/2, Ran to form benefitting from patient ride off strong pace landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; effective 2m; not the most resolute but consistent. Ended a losing run at Plumpton last time, off a 4lb lower mark, but needs to build on that. |
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2nd (2) (11/4 -83%)Falco Des Pins |
11/4(-83%) | (2) Falco Des Pins 11/4, Ran to form suited by positive ride landing a handicap by 4l off a 6lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on heavy and soft; remains well treated on French form, could complete hat trick. Ex-French gelding who's got it together since wind surgery; every chance of the hat-trick. |
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3rd (1) (7/5 +7%)Raffles Hermes |
7/5(+7%) | (1) Raffles Hermes 7/5, Best effort yet for new yard switched to testing ground beaten 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f in France; well treated on French form, running into form for new yard. Came away with a subsequent winner off 5lb lower latest; holds obvious claims on that. |
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4th (4) (4/1 +67%)Valirann Gold |
4/1(+67%) | (4) Valirann Gold 4/1, Outpaced, back to form down in grade 9 1/2l third in a handicap chase at Exeter most recent run; blinkers first time; effective 2m-2m5f, suited by some cut; races lazily, frustrating type. Does most racing over further and boasts a poor strike-rate; tough task from 2lb wrong. |

Having won two of his three starts since undergoing wind surgery, FALCO DES PINS seems progressive and could be well placed to deal with a 6lb rise imposed after a cosy triumph at Leicester. He's got experience of this trip and, with Ned Fox claiming 3lb, everything is in place for another bold showing. Sanitiser went up 4lb for his Kempton success and needs a personal best to follow up so Raffles Hermes is suggested as a bigger danger after going close at Wincanton.

Progressive since switched to fences, FALCO DES PINS (nap) is fancied to complete the hat-trick at the expense of Raffles Hermes.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (2/1 +20%)Doctor Ken |
2/1(+20%) | (1) Doctor Ken 2/1, Bit below form when 11l third in a handicap chase at Lingfield most recent run; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; needs more. Latest win at 2m7f in 2023; respectable efforts since layoff in better races than this. |
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(6) (11/2 +15%)Diplomatic Ash |
11/2(+15%) | (6) Diplomatic Ash 11/2, Bit below form tried in blinkers when fourth beaten 18l in a handicap chase at Lingfield latest; off a short-break; effective up to 2m4f, acts on soft and good; taking a big rise in trip. Two chase wins at about 2m3f last March; well held over 2m latest; now has first 3m run. |
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(7) (11/2 -10%)Pedley Wood |
11/2(-10%) | (7) Pedley Wood 11/2, Back to form down in class when 13l third in a handicap chase at Wincanton most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m3f-3m1f, acts on heavy and good; back on workable mark but inconsistent. Won at 2m4f/3m1f last midwinter; mixed since but back on his latest winning mark. |
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(8) (6/1 +33%)Fever Dream |
6/1(+33%) | (8) Fever Dream 6/1, Made too much use of, reportedly bled when fourth beaten 102l in a handicap hurdle at Exeter latest; returning from a break; effective around 3m on sound surface; bounce back needed chasing. Bled from nose over hurdles in October; suited by 3m on good and can go well fresh. |
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(4) (7/1 -75%)Charles Ritz |
7/1(-75%) | (4) Charles Ritz 7/1, Outpaced, bit below form when fourth beaten 17l in a handicap chase at Ludlow latest; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on any; step back up in trip may help and can go well here. Good 2m4f winner after absence; lesser run since; trip query over 3m. |
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(5) (9/1 +64%)Emailandy |
9/1(+64%) | (5) Emailandy 9/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m4f on soft and good; out of form and loads to prove back chasing. Well below best since two hurdle wins in 2023-24 season; goes chasing with much to prove. |
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(3) (11/1 +78%)Hurricane Bay |
11/1(+78%) | (3) Hurricane Bay 11/1, Pulled back hurdling up in a first-time visor handicap at Ascot latest; blinkers first time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; effective at 2m4f-3m; form has tailed off. All wins on good; pulled up over fences/hurdles on last 2 starts; another headgear switch. |
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(2) (12/1 +40%)Surrey Quest |
12/1(+40%) | (2) Surrey Quest 12/1, Pulled back chasing in a handicap at Lingfield latest; off a short-break; effective 3m-4m1f, acts on good but suited by give; bounce back needed. High-class stayer but well below best since fall last April, pulled up back chasing latest. |

DOCTOR KEN could be worth chancing now he's tried in first-time cheekpieces. Olly Murphy's charge put in a lacklustre effort at Lingfield latest, but was a bit of an eyecatcher over C&D on his seasonal debut and going back up in trip should suit. Charles Ritz wasn't at the races at Ludlow but is better judged on his ready Southwell success previously, while Pedley Wood is another to consider.

Pedley Wood comes into it on his form last winter but preference is for DOCTOR KEN who has been running respectably in better races.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3) (9/4 +36%)Hawkseye View |
9/4(+36%) | (3) Hawkseye View 9/4, Ran to form, benefitting from stiff test down in trip landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good o soft; in good form this term, mark fair. Point winner; first rules win here last time (2m4f); this trip no problem; chance. |
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(10) (5/1 +69%)Halfway House Lad |
5/1(+69%) | (10) Halfway House Lad 5/1, Won this last year; continued in poor form comfortably held in a handicap chase at Wetherby last time; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on soft and good; needs more than of late. Won this race off 4lb lower in 2025; mixed form since; drier ground suits; each-way chance. |
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(5) (7/1 -8%)Swallows Song |
7/1(-8%) | (5) Swallows Song 7/1, Jumped poorly in blinkers again when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap chase at Ayr latest; effective at around 3m, acts on soft and good; maiden in moderate form. Maiden over jumps; fair fourth after a wind op at Ayr last time and should go well again. |
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(1) (7/1 +7%)The Jad Factor |
7/1(+7%) | (1) The Jad Factor 7/1, Outpaced, ran to form, looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap chase here latest; off a short-break; best around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; in form, may prefer this slightly stiffer test. Won twice last season and on reappearance at Wetherby; quite interesting back up in trip. |
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(6) (15/2 -15%)Mobile Mamma |
15/2(-15%) | (6) Mobile Mamma 15/2, Promising start over fences, looked a natural landing a handicap by 3l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; effective 2m4f-2m7f on soft and good; absence to overcome but open to plenty of improvement. Off the mark under rules on chase debut over C&D last March; not run since; up 3lb; chance. |
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(7) (8/1 +50%)Lord De Vinci |
8/1(+50%) | (7) Lord De Vinci 8/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap chase here latest; visor first time; effective 2m4f; needs more to defy current mark. Well behind Hawkseye View over 2m4f here last week; up in trip with new headgear tried. |
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(11) (17/2 +15%)Goodoldbill |
17/2(+15%) | (11) Goodoldbill 17/2, Returned to form up in trip, jumping much better under positive ride when landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time; effective 2m2f-3m2f, acts with cut; not one to rely on building on latest revival. Back to form to win at Sedgfield last time; inconsistent and not sure to follow up. |
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(4) (10/1 -11%)Alltalknoaction |
10/1(-11%) | (4) Alltalknoaction 10/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft; inconsistent but capable. Pulled up last time but in decent form prior to that; conditions suit and a contender. |
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(9) (22/1 +33%)Aill Dubh |
22/1(+33%) | (9) Aill Dubh 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Sedgefield latest; effective 2m4f; needs to prove ability remains after layoff and hard to fancy. Irish point winner in 2024; yet to complete the course for new yard; best watched for now. |
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(8) (33/1 +0%)Eveque |
33/1(+0%) | (8) Eveque 33/1, Soon outpaced when down the field in a handicap chase at Sedgefield most recent; suited by 3m+, acts with cut; unreliable. Won at Hexham in November; very disappointing since; best watched for now.. |

Although he's finished runner-up on his last four outings, there doesn't appear to be anything ungenuine about Athair Mor and a 1lb nudge up the ratings for his latest second at Catterick shouldn't prevent another good showing. However, he may have to play second fiddle once more, with the lightly-raced MOBILE MAMMA getting the vote. Ruth Jefferson's mare impressed when making a winning chase bow over C&D almost a year ago and she should take all the beating if returning in similar form. Hawkseye View completes the shortlist.

Although pulled up last time ALLTALKNOACTION has a sound chance on his previous run at Market Rasen. Mobiile Mamma is next best.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (11/8 +61%)Kelijoe |
11/8(+61%) | (4) Kelijoe 11/8, Bit too free up in class when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Catterick latest; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m on soft, good; probably a bit more to come in handicaps now chasing. Recent hurdles form includes a comfortable win; possibilities if taking well to fences. |
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(6) (7/4 +50%)Moor End |
7/4(+50%) | (6) Moor End 7/4, All but fell late but ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Leicester last time; effective 2m4f on a sound surface; consistent over fences and should give a good account once more. Very consistent (1322) switched to chasing this term and gained the win over C&D. |
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(7) (4/1 +53%)Nine Nine Nine |
4/1(+53%) | (7) Nine Nine Nine 4/1, Taken on up front and did plenty early but ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Leicester latest; second run after wind op; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on heavy, good to soft; usually reliable. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear. |
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(3) (12/1 -20%)Jasmin De Cotte |
12/1(-20%) | (3) Jasmin De Cotte 12/1, Tired late after series of errors when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Southwell last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft, good; inconsistent but unexposed for new yard. Well treated on best Irish form but has lost his way, latterly for new stable. |
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(2) (12/1 +0%)Hawaii Du Mestivel |
12/1(+0%) | (2) Hawaii Du Mestivel 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Kempton latest where needed run; had wind op since; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; fair mark on hurdle form and could leave reappearance form behind. Achieved nothing on chase/seasonal debut; had wind surgery since. |

KALISTA LOVE has adapted well to chasing and appeals strongly after a ready success at Fakenham. Comfortably on top in the closing stages that day, a 5lb rise looks a fair assessment for just her fifth start in this discipline. The consistent Moor End gets plenty of weight from the selection and is another to seriously consider on these terms. Kelijoe ran too freely to justify favouritism at Catterick and would be a key player if bouncing back to the form that saw him win readily at Doncaster previously.

Based on recent form and other factors, MOOR END and Kalista Love are the most solid contenders, preferred in that order.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (11/8 +31%)The Perfect Poet |
11/8(+31%) | (4) The Perfect Poet 11/8, £42,000 Poet's Word gelding; half-brother to I've Madeupmymind, fair at 25f; top trainer; dam a chase and hurdles winner; watch betting. £42,000 3yo; half-brother to the yard's fair hurdler I've Madeupmynind; market useful. |
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(1) (7/4 +7%)Nimba |
7/4(+7%) | (1) Nimba 7/4, Very promising debut when winning a bumper at Catterick by 7 1/2l last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on G; point form franked but form of debut bumper win had plenty of knocks. Easy debut winner (good); different conditions today under a penalty; may well be up to it. |
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(6) (11/2 +0%)Ms Des Fois |
11/2(+0%) | (6) Ms Des Fois 11/2, Yard won this last year; ran well for long way on promising debut beaten 3l in a Mares bumper at Ascot on debut; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; knew job on debut but should progress a little if ridden more conservatively. Trainer 18-47 with bumper runners here; shaped well on her Ascot debut last month; player. |
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(3) (7/1 -8%)Rine Yeats |
7/1(-8%) | (3) Rine Yeats 7/1, Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden point at Rathcannon by 6l last time; that form franked; returning from a break; effective at 3m in points; brings plenty of potential. Irish point winner who changed hands for £55,000; taken out recently on good to soft going. |
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(5) (10/1 0%)Roy's Jules |
10/1(0%) | (5) Roy's Jules 10/1, 10,000 euros Mahler gelding; half-brother to Gerrys Wish, moderate at 24f; stable does well here but tough enough task on debut. Trainer boasts a fair record in bumpers, including round here; the market will guide. |

NIMBA, who won the second of two starts between the flags, looked a decent prospect when he readily justified favouritism in a bumper at Catterick on his debut for Mickey Bowen and a 7lb penalty looks manageable. Fellow point-to-point winner Rine Yeats is the most intriguing of the newcomers to this discipline, although The Perfect Poet is bred along the right lines and is another to monitor closely in the betting.

Nimba is having to concede a chunk of weight to MS DES FOIS, who gets the age and sex allowances off the back of a solid debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3) (6/4 +25%)Prince Rupert |
6/4(+25%) | (3) Prince Rupert 6/4, Golden Horn gelding; dam Group-placed 8f winner at two, from family of Rebecca Sharp; tongue-tied on debut and top trainer does well here; big chance. Out of Group-placed 1m winner on the Flat in these silks; tongue-tied; obvious appeal. |
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(2) (3/1 +14%)Max D'airy |
3/1(+14%) | (2) Max D'airy 3/1, Promising second in an AQPS Flat race at Nancy on debut; effective at 13f on heavy on the Flat; has joined a top yard from France and should go well in a first-time hood. Bought for 100,000euros after finishing second in France last autumn; has hood added. |
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(5) (4/1 +38%)Stars Aligning |
4/1(+38%) | (5) Stars Aligning 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; Passing Glance gelding; brother to Eyes Right, useful at 16f; hooded on debut and yard in form. Makes obvious paper appeal and would need considering if betting vibes strong. |
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(10) (15/2 +6%)Galante De Vassy |
15/2(+6%) | (10) Galante De Vassy 15/2, Promising debut when third beaten 2 1/4l in a Mares' bumper at Ascot debut; trainer in form; effective at 2m on good to soft; improvement likely. Promise when keeping on from rear for third on last month's Ascot debut. |
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(6) (17/2 +47%)Tide Is Turning |
17/2(+47%) | (6) Tide Is Turning 17/2, Frontiersman gelding; dam placed in a bumper and over 2m2f in hurdles; looks up against it on debut. Not as obviously eyecatching on paper as some of the other newcomers. |
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(4) (10/1 +0%)Seven Airs |
10/1(+0%) | (4) Seven Airs 10/1, 8,000 euros Feel Like Dancing gelding; half-brother to Western Summer, poor from 20f to 24f; dam moderate at 11f; hard to fancy. Market support worth noting for stable which has had a bumper winner this month. |
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(1) (16/1 +36%)Brother Jack |
16/1(+36%) | (1) Brother Jack 16/1, Jack Hobbs gelding; half-brother to High Wells, fair from 16f to 18f; dam smart at 7f; yard capable in these races and could have a say. Paper appeal for a stable no stranger to bumper success. |
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(7) (100/1 +0%)Tuscaloosa |
100/1(+0%) | (7) Tuscaloosa 100/1, 2,800gns Advertise gelding; dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner; makes limited appeal on debut. Stamina is the obvious worry with this Flat-bred gelding. |
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(9) (125/1 -150%)Esther Spring |
125/1(-150%) | (9) Esther Spring 125/1, 23,000 euros It's Gino filly; half-sister to a French 2m1f winner; hooded on debut and likely up against it. Half-sister to hurdle winner in France but yard not really known for bumper prowess. |
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(8) (150/1 +0%)Amhranai |
150/1(+0%) | (8) Amhranai 150/1, Again ran to a poor level down the field in a juvenile bumper at Wincanton most recent; returning from a break; hard to fancy. Well held in two starts for Chris Down in the autumn; outsider. |

Nicky Henderson's yard is in good nick, evidenced by a strong showing at the Cheltenham Festival, and newcomer Prince Rupert commands plenty of attention, as does Max D'airy for Paul Nicholls. Getting weight from the boys and with a run under her belt, GALANTE DE VASSY could be the one following an encouraging introduction at Ascot when she finished a staying-on third.

Paul Nicholls' French recruit MAX D'AIRY is preferred to Galante De Vassy before any betting clues are known about the newcomers.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (2/1 +80%)Dilrisk |
2/1(+80%) | (4) Dilrisk 2/1, Yard won this last year; 35,000 euros No Risk At All gelding; half-brother to Unstoppable, fair at 16f; respected on debut especially if market speaks in his favour. Half-brother to a 2m1f hurdle winner; 35,000euros 3yo; interesting newcomer from top yard. |
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(5) (4/1 +33%)Eagle Warrior |
4/1(+33%) | (5) Eagle Warrior 4/1, Promising debut when winning a maiden point at Tattersalls Farm by 5l last time; hooded on rules debut; brings plenty of potential. 60,000euros buy after Irish point win in May 2025; wears a hood on rules/stable debut. |
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(13) (9/2 -13%)Rubinio |
9/2(-13%) | (13) Rubinio 9/2, Fair debut despite interference beaten 3 1/4l in a bumper at Wetherby on debut; off a short-break; effective at 2m on soft; can go well here. German-bred; creditable 3.25l fifth in a Wetherby bumper on debut; worth considering. |
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(15) (15/2 -7%)Batchelor's Lad |
15/2(-7%) | (15) Batchelor's Lad 15/2, 10,000 euros Maxios gelding; half-brother to Jason The Militant, smart at 16f; not without appeal on breeding and worth a market check. Half-brother to two hurdle winners; creditable second at Doncaster on debut yesterday. |
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(10) (9/1 +10%)Midday Rendezvous |
9/1(+10%) | (10) Midday Rendezvous 9/1, Passing Glance gelding; half-brother to Fromheretoeternity, useful at 19f; tough enough task on debut and others look stronger. Half-brother to 2 jump winners; trainer's bumper horses in good form; worth a market check. |
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(6) (12/1 -60%)Hawthorn Road |
12/1(-60%) | (6) Hawthorn Road 12/1, Pulled up in a bumper at Musselburgh latest; hood first time; off a short-break; major improvement needed. Pulled up when 5-2 joint favourite for a Musselburgh bumper in December; hood now tried. |
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(7) (12/1 +76%)Jet Noir |
12/1(+76%) | (7) Jet Noir 12/1, Promising debut third beaten 4l in a maiden point at Tyrella; effective at 3m in points; could have a say on rules debut. Creditable third in an Irish point in January (3m, good to yielding); quite interesting. |
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(12) (12/1 -167%)Orestina |
12/1(-167%) | (12) Orestina 12/1, Very promising debut when 3 1/2l winner in a maiden bumper here on debut; effective 2m, acts on AW; debut form nothing special but open to progress. 25-1 winner of a C&D mares' bumper in January (AW); stiffer task with her penalty. |
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(8) (14/1 -17%)L'appel Du Large |
14/1(-17%) | (8) L'appel Du Large 14/1, Modest debut well beaten in a bumper here only start; off a short-break; well fancied on debut so should be capable of better. Well beaten 5-2 shot on debut over C&D in December; should be capable of better. |
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(11) (14/1 +30%)Mr Man |
14/1(+30%) | (11) Mr Man 14/1, Kingston Hill gelding; dam unplaced in bumpers; looks an unlikely winner on debut unless market says otherwise. Newcomer by Kingston Hill out of a mare who was unplaced in bumpers and over hurdles. |
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(1) (16/1 -14%)Bay Runner |
16/1(-14%) | (1) Bay Runner 16/1, Promising debut third beaten 4l in a maiden point at Dawstown debut; effective at 3m in points; market may prove best guide on rules debut. £55,000 buy after finishing third in a decent Irish point; interesting contender. |
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(2) (40/1 -300%)Circle Of Steel |
40/1(-300%) | (2) Circle Of Steel 40/1, Modest debut well beaten in a bumper at Musselburgh only start; off a short-break; improvement needed. Well beaten when a 3-1 shot on Musselburgh debut but clearly thought capable of better. |
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(9) (40/1 +68%)Mhordart |
40/1(+68%) | (9) Mhordart 40/1, Step back from modest debut when well beaten in a bumper here latest; off a short-break and plenty to find. Well beaten at long odds in two C&D bumpers; needs to improve. |

There was plenty to like about Orestina's winning debut on the all-weather course here and she sets a decent standard. However, there are some interesting newcomers to this discipline and it could be worth taking a punt on point-to-point scorer EAGLE WARRIOR. The five-year-old is a half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Taponthego and he would take all the beating if sharing the same ability. Dilrisk is a debutant who warrants close inspection in the market too.

It could be worth taking a chance on BAY RUNNER, who was bought for £55,000 after finishing third in a decent point in Ireland last May.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(11) (2/1 +0%)Vrheligonne |
2/1(+0%) | (11) Vrheligonne 2/1, Suited by positive ride at sharp track when second beaten a neck in a Mares bumper at Warwick latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy; knew job on debut but should progress a little, likely to get further in time but strong claims here. Has shown promise with second-place finishes (point/bumper); winner waiting to happen. |
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(5) (7/2 +22%)Jenny France |
7/2(+22%) | (5) Jenny France 7/2, Very promising effort 14l winner in a maiden at Lingstown on debut; off a long absence; form of point win franked under rules, more to come. Sold for £120,000 since 2024 Irish point win that has worked out well; interesting. |
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(10) (9/2 +18%)Sassipants |
9/2(+18%) | (10) Sassipants 9/2, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test beaten 9 1/4l in a bumper at Hereford last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on good; debut form franked at Listed level, could progress but may want further in time. Skelton mare who showed ability in the autumn and remains open to improvement. |
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(1) (8/1 +11%)Blue Skies Ahead |
8/1(+11%) | (1) Blue Skies Ahead 8/1, Promising effort 1 1/4l winner in a conditions race at Maisemore Park on debut; returning from long layoff; tongue-tie first time; form of point win had knocks, more needed under rules. Successful in point bumper last March; market support would heighten interest. |
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(13) (10/1 +38%)Daleela |
10/1(+38%) | (13) Daleela 10/1, 5,500 euros Crystal Ocean filly; half-sister to Wings Like Pyne, moderate at 16f; yard has excellent record in these races; of interest. 5,500euros yearling; yard is becoming known for winning bumpers with newcomers. |
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(6) (12/1 -20%)Knight Crossing |
12/1(-20%) | (6) Knight Crossing 12/1, 22,000 euros Order Of St George mare whose dam was unraced; stable can get first tie out winners in this sphere; market can guide. First foal of unraced half-sister to an Irish National winner and two bumper/jumps scorers. |
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(4) (12/1 +14%)Emerald Ocean |
12/1(+14%) | (4) Emerald Ocean 12/1, £20,000 Blue Bresil mare; hood first time; dam a hurdles winner; from Flat yard; watch betting. £20,000 3yo; dam bumper/hurdle winner; wears hood on debut; suitably bred. |
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(8) (16/1 +0%)Marvetta |
16/1(+0%) | (8) Marvetta 16/1, 68,000 euros Masked Marvel mare; half-sister to Salsaretta, very smart at 20f; dam showed promise on Flat in France; worth a market check. 68,000euros 3yo; the stable second string on jockey arrangements. |
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(9) (20/1 -344%)Queen Marcia |
20/1(-344%) | (9) Queen Marcia 20/1, Bit free but improved from debut when fourth beaten 3l in a Mares bumper at Ascot latest; effective 2m; not ruled out down in grade. Helps to set the standard, assuming her latest effort (fourth at Ascot) is backed up. |
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(7) (33/1 0%)Martha's Cottage |
33/1(0%) | (7) Martha's Cottage 33/1, Bit free, found nil well beaten in a Mares bumper at Plumpton only start; off a short-break; yard in form but all to prove. Nicely bred but ran dismally at Plumpton; eyeshield fitted. |
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(2) (66/1 -32%)Boum Town Rosy |
66/1(-32%) | (2) Boum Town Rosy 66/1, Outpaced, poor debut well beaten in a maiden bumper at Chepstow only start; lot to prove. Bred to need further; ran accordingly at Chepstow. |
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(14) (80/1 +20%)Twiddle Dee |
80/1(+20%) | (14) Twiddle Dee 80/1, Outpaced on modest debut well beaten in a 4yo bumper at Hereford only start; may want further than 2m in time. Ran to a modest RPR at Hereford. |

Point-to-point winners Jenny France and Blue Skies Ahead are notable contenders on their debut under Rules, while Queen Marcia, Sassipants and Boum Town Rosy have some bumper experience and are potential improvers. However, the same must be said of the other former pointer VRHELIGONNE, who sets the standard after a very promising second to a useful-looking rival on debut for Ben Pauling in a similar even at Warwick last month. Well backed that day, the 80,000-pound purchase stands out with her bid to go one better.

With the form of her Irish point success well advertised, JENNY FRANCE looks particularly interesting. Vrheligonne is second pick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5) (7/2 +61%)Beaune |
7/2(+61%) | (5) Beaune 7/2, Returned to best, shock winner back up in trip landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; suited by 10-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; respected off this mark. Not had many starts over this trip; no surprise to see him follow up off a 4lb higher mark. |
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(9) (4/1 +67%)Storm Asset |
4/1(+67%) | (9) Storm Asset 4/1, Outpaced, below form down in trip beaten 9l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 8-12f, best on AW; could bounce back up in trip. Gone well fresh before but pulled hard the only time he's tried this far; needs to settle. |
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(2) (4/1 -60%)Rosco Rogers |
4/1(-60%) | (2) Rosco Rogers 4/1, Ran to form up in trip beaten 2l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; visor first time; effective 10-14f, acts on AW; competitive mark. Maiden who's been threatening; got the ability to win off this mark switched to a visor. |
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(3) (11/2 +39%)Moon Over The Sea |
11/2(+39%) | (3) Moon Over The Sea 11/2, Lacked pace down in trip sixth beaten 4l off 53 last time; effective 9-14f, acts best on AW; step back up in trip may help. 1m3f winner here in January off the same mark; back to that level lately; each-way claims. |
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(8) (11/2 +39%)Regal Glory |
11/2(+39%) | (8) Regal Glory 11/2, Didn't find, below form down the field in a classified race at Newcastle most recent; suited by 10/11f and a sound surface; bounce back needed. Well supported all day when down to 0-50 company at Newcastle on Thursday but ran poorly. |
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(11) (11/1 +8%)Yurinov |
11/1(+8%) | (11) Yurinov 11/1, Didn't get home, below form comfortably held in a handicap here last time; effective 12-14f, acts on any; needs more. Regressive maiden who's been running over further in recent times; capable off this mark. |
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(6) (14/1 +36%)Mrs Meader |
14/1(+36%) | (6) Mrs Meader 14/1, Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective 12-14f, acts with cut and on AW; plenty to prove after latest. Tailed off here five weeks ago; career-low mark now but hard to find any other positives. |
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(12) (18/1 +55%)Yakhabar |
18/1(+55%) | (12) Yakhabar 18/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective at 12-14f on a sound surface; hard to fancy. Turf winner for Amy Collier last summer; perhaps the switch to blinkers will do the trick. |
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(7) (25/1 -79%)Newfire |
25/1(-79%) | (7) Newfire 25/1, Below form when beaten 8 1/4l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; effective 8-10f, acts on sound surface; bit to prove back in a handicap stepping back up in trip. Wildly inconsistent ex-Irish mare; hasn't looked to see it out in three tries over 1m4f+. |
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(10) (25/1 -39%)Pyrrhic Dancer |
25/1(-39%) | (10) Pyrrhic Dancer 25/1, Again below best beaten 4l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; suited by 8-10f, best form largely on AW; form in and out since layoff. Long time since he went this far; yard dry for a while; others hold more pressing claims. |

ROSCO ROGERS has been knocking on the door in recent outings and the change of headgear from cheekpieces to a first-time visor gives the four-year-old every chance to gain a first career success. Beaune caused a surprise when scoring at Lingfield on his latest start but there didn't appear to be a fluke about that effort and he can enter the reckoning off 4lb higher. Storm Asset and Newfire appeal most of the remainder.

The vote goes to BEAUNE, who hasn't had many starts over this trip and who made a successful comeback off 4lb lower recently.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (9/4 +44%)Qazaq |
9/4(+44%) | (2) Qazaq 9/4, Ran to form down in trip/grade beaten a length off this mark here last time; top course jockey; probably best at 7f, suited by a sound surface; more like it latest. Tumbled down the weights and latest C&D third a strong hint he was ready to strike. |
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(11) (13/2 -44%)Albert Cee |
13/2(-44%) | (11) Albert Cee 13/2, Lacked pace down in trip when fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 62 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 6/7f, acts on good to soft and AW; wind op appears to have worked, step back up in trip a plus. 6f win here in January and two solid runs have followed; 7f fine but he is up in grade. |
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(5) (15/2 +38%)Anthropologist |
15/2(+38%) | (5) Anthropologist 15/2, Bit keen, couldn't go through with effort when beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; trainer in form; suited by 7f, acts on a sound surface; remains above last win mark. Best run for new yard when fourth over C&D three weeks ago; 1lb lower; should go well. |
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(7) (15/2 -15%)Tattie Bogle |
15/2(-15%) | (7) Tattie Bogle 15/2, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 6-7f, suited by sound surface; inconsistent but on fair mark. 0-12 in handicaps; solid 3rd over C&D when last seen; 149-day absence to defy. |
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(10) (8/1 -7%)Camera Shy |
8/1(-7%) | (10) Camera Shy 8/1, Didn't stay when beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective at 6f, acts on sound surface; stamina to prove still. Fourth over C&D two weeks ago but he has work to do with Qazaq on that run. |
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(9) (8/1 -14%)No Knee Never |
8/1(-14%) | (9) No Knee Never 8/1, Too keen and disappointed when seventh beaten 6l off 64 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 6-8f, acts on heavy, yielding and AW; needs to settle better but drop in trip might help. C&D winner in January; mixed bag since and others are more appealing. |
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(1) (11/1 +21%)Bobby Joe Leg |
11/1(+21%) | (1) Bobby Joe Leg 11/1, Below form when seventh beaten 7 1/4l off 70 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 7f, acts on a sound surface, much better on AW; veteran needs to bounce back. Failed to fire last week but in good order beforehand; capable of bouncing back. |
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(4) (14/1 -115%)Iconic Times |
14/1(-115%) | (4) Iconic Times 14/1, Bit keen despite cheekpieces tried when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time; best at 6f on AW, stays 7f; needs to settle better. Fair efforts on last two starts but needs to raise his game; headgear experiment aborted. |
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(8) (16/1 -14%)Neyva's Angel |
16/1(-14%) | (8) Neyva's Angel 16/1, Never in it from off the pace upped in trip beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton last time; hood first time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; mark keeps easing. Hasn't built on a promising debut in six runs since; hooded today; unexposed at 7f. |
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(3) (25/1 -56%)Electric Avenue |
25/1(-56%) | (3) Electric Avenue 25/1, Found little, below form when well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; drop in trip may help. Two Newcastle wins last November; disappointing on last two runs but back to a fair mark. |
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(6) (33/1 +18%)Mereside Madness |
33/1(+18%) | (6) Mereside Madness 33/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; again below form tried in tongue-tie beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; suited by 7f and a sound surface; poor of late. May have needed it on recent stable debut; becoming attractively weighted. |

ALBERT CEE won here over 6f in January before running creditably twice since at Wolverhampton. The manner of his latest run suggested the return to 7f would benefit him and this doesn't appear to be a particularly strong contest on paper. Camera Shy wasn't disgraced when fourth over C&D last time and is likely to enter calculations along with Qazaq.

Anthropologist and QAZAQ both ran good races over C&D last month and the selection looks well handicapped now.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(6) (10/3 +39%)Amerjeet |
10/3(+39%) | (6) Amerjeet 10/3, Below form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective at 5/6f, best on sound surfacee; bounce back needed. Infrequent winner; some near misses over 5f this winter but he is not straightforward. |
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(3) (9/2 +40%)Beelzebub |
9/2(+40%) | (3) Beelzebub 9/2, Best work late, again below form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton latest; effective 6/7f, acts on good to firm and AW; mark easing and on a good mark now. Conditions to suit and Rossa Ryan booked; drawn wide but could still have a big run in him. |
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(4) (9/2 +44%)Bullington Bry |
9/2(+44%) | (4) Bullington Bry 9/2, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6-8f, acts on good to firm, good to soft and AW; needs more. 0-14 but shown winning potential; better than result down to 6f latest; headgear returns. |
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(1) (13/2 -63%)Pinjarra |
13/2(-63%) | (1) Pinjarra 13/2, Back to best landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; top course jockey; effective 5-7f, acts on good and AW; can go well again off top weight. C&D winner; not far off his very best at Chelmsford last month; needs even more up 4lb. |
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(7) (8/1 +20%)He's An Angel |
8/1(+20%) | (7) He's An Angel 8/1, Below form when fifth beaten 7l off 58 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. He has had excuses in both starts since his Wolverhampton win in January; one to consider. |
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(8) (9/1 -29%)Mount Ruapehu |
9/1(-29%) | (8) Mount Ruapehu 9/1, Lacked pace down in trip fourth beaten 3 1/4l off 57 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; step back up in trip a plus. Three solid efforts have followed his 6f win in December; return to this trip a positive. |
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(5) (10/1 -82%)Aspire To Glory |
10/1(-82%) | (5) Aspire To Glory 10/1, Back to winning ways at venue he runs well when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective at 7/8f on sound surface; can go well again. Four wins for Alice Haynes in 2025; drops in trip for stable debut and it could suit. |
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(11) (16/1 -113%)Man On A Mission |
16/1(-113%) | (11) Man On A Mission 16/1, Back to best beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on AW; can go well again. Threatening to add to his seven AW wins; one to take seriously. |
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(2) (18/1 -13%)Alfa Sea Breeze |
18/1(-13%) | (2) Alfa Sea Breeze 18/1, Okay enough run on handicap debut albeit comfortably held in a handicap at Beverley last time; returning from long layoff; effective 5-7f; bit to find and might need this. Promise first 3 starts; strike a line through handicap debut run; unexposed; check betting. |
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(9) (25/1 -14%)Starsong |
25/1(-14%) | (9) Starsong 25/1, Again below form back down in trip beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time; top course trainer; returning from a break; effective 5/6f,acts on sound surface, goes well at Brighton; needs more off this mark. Two Brighton wins last year; ended 2025 quietly; four-month break may have revived her. |
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(10) (40/1 -60%)Opal Storm |
40/1(-60%) | (10) Opal Storm 40/1, Again below form, not best of runs beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; below last winning mark. Capable at this level but unplaced all five AW runs and would be more appealing at 5f too. |

PINJARRA returned to winning ways at Chelmsford on his latest outing and the five-year-old, who scored here in October, makes plenty of appeal after a 4lb rise from the handicapper. Bullington Bry has been in consistent form in recent months and another solid effort appears likely. Man On A Mission and Mount Ruapehu are others capable of being in the mix.

A competitive race but ASPIRE TO GLORY had a good year in 2025 and the drop in trip could suit now starting out for a new stable.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(8) (6/5 +56%)Woodrafff |
6/5(+56%) | (8) Woodrafff 6/5, Hit the line well after a slow start, ran to best when second beaten a length in a classified race at Wolverhampton latest; usually held up; effective 7/8f, likes give, acts on AW; capable again at this level. A win and a good second at this level already this month; solid contender. |
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(1) (7/2 -27%)Fifty Sent |
7/2(-27%) | (1) Fifty Sent 7/2, Back to best dropped in grade when winning a classified race here by 2 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, yet to prove stays further, acts on any; go well again at this level. Comfortable winner of a similar event over C&D ten days ago; good course record; solid. |
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(6) (11/2 +45%)Sir Maxi |
11/2(+45%) | (6) Sir Maxi 11/2, Never in it after a slow start beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; effective 6-8f, acts on good and AW; drop in trip may help. Regressive 8yo; 2l to find with Woodrafff on last week's Newcastle run; well held Thursday. |
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(2) (11/2 -10%)Dash Power |
11/2(-10%) | (2) Dash Power 11/2, Benefited from drop in trip when second beaten 1 1/2l in a classified race here latest; effective at 7-10f, acts on AW; can go well again. Sole win came when ridden by Billy Loughnane; 2nd over C&D 10 days ago; should be involved. |
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(3) (13/2 +7%)Hopjes |
13/2(+7%) | (3) Hopjes 13/2, Ran to form dropped in grade 2l third in a classified race here most recent run; visor first time; stays 8-10f, acts on good to soft and AW; can go well again. Creditable third over C&D ten day ago (Dash Power second); new headgear today; contender. |
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(5) (16/1 +20%)Pop Favorite |
16/1(+20%) | (5) Pop Favorite 16/1, Small step back in right direction when fourth beaten 7l in a classified race here latest; usually held up; suited by 8f and AW, Newcastle specialist; form in and out of late. Hasn't won away from Newcastle since August 2021; quiet so far this year; vulnerable again. |
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(4) (40/1 -21%)Iflookscouldkill |
40/1(-21%) | (4) Iflookscouldkill 40/1, Never in it from off the pace dropped in trip beaten 9 1/2l in a classified race here last time; usually held up; bred to get 8f+; yet to show anything. Poor form in her four starts, including at this level last month; up in trip today. |
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(7) (40/1 +0%)Vecchio |
40/1(+0%) | (7) Vecchio 40/1, Never in it from off the pace tried in cheekpieces beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; returning from a break; effective at 8f, probably acts on any; chance dropped in grade. Out of sorts in 2025 and he returns from a 134-day break with plenty to prove. |

FIFTY SENT returned to classified company over C&D last time and had little trouble disposing of the opposition. A similar effort would make Thomas Faulkner's charge hard to beat and he's taken to go in again. Woodrafff arrives in fine fettle and can make his presence felt, while Dash Power is usually in the mix in this grade and Billy Loughnane's presence takes the eye.

A few possibles but WOODRAFFF has been performing well at this level in recent starts and gets the nod ahead of Dash Power.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(6) (5/4 +55%)Penny Time |
5/4(+55%) | (6) Penny Time 5/4, Quickened takingly on good debut when first past post at Kempton, but disqualified after rider weighed in with incorrect weight; effective 8f, acts on AW; more to come and effectively a winner without a penalty here. First past the post (DQd after rider weighed in light) at Kempton ten days ago; big player. |
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(2) (6/4 +33%)See Blue |
6/4(+33%) | (2) See Blue 6/4, Game and professional on debut a short-head winner in a novice at Kempton on debut; effective at 8f on AW; more to come but is penalised. Did well to win at Kempton on debut (1m); open to considerable progress; big player. |
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(1) (11/2 +31%)Menzies |
11/2(+31%) | (1) Menzies 11/2, Dictated steady pace to score cosily up in trip when winning a maiden at Kempton by 3 1/4l last time; effective 8f, probably wants 10f+ ideally, acts on AW; looks useful but conceding weight all round. Promise on 7f debut and won well upped to a mile last month; more to come. |
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(8) (8/1 +11%)Seattle Chief |
8/1(+11%) | (8) Seattle Chief 8/1, Green under pressure but fair effort beaten when 5 1/2l in a novice here on debut; fast pedigree but stays 8f, acts on AW; open to improvement. Promise amidst inexperience on last month's C&D debut; can do better, perhaps markedly so. |
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(7) (12/1 -167%)Salgados |
12/1(-167%) | (7) Salgados 12/1, 300,000gns Siyouni colt; half-brother to National Park, very useful at 8/9f; dam very smart at 10f; not ruled out on debut. 300,000gns half-brother to two winners out of a Group-placed 1m winner; check the betting. |
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(4) (28/1 -155%)Kokushoku |
28/1(-155%) | (4) Kokushoku 28/1, Outpaced off slow pace when second beaten 4 1/4l in a novice at Lingfield latest; trainer in form; stays 8f, acts on AW; likely improver still. Second, beaten 4.25l+, in two AW novices this year; more minor money may be his best hope. |
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(9) (40/1 -233%)Adba |
40/1(-233%) | (9) Adba 40/1, Yard won this last year; made too much use of but similar level to debut when beaten 8l in a novice at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; should be effective around 8f; still open to progress ridden more conservatively. Similar modest form in two 1m Polytrack runs in late 2025; bred to do better in time. |
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(5) (40/1 -60%)La Peregrina |
40/1(-60%) | (5) La Peregrina 40/1, Touch keen, perhaps made too much use of up in trip when comfortably held in a novice here last time; yet to show any reliable form and may do better once handicapping. Down the field in two novice runs over further; improvement required. |
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(3) (80/1 -100%)Battle Standard |
80/1(-100%) | (3) Battle Standard 80/1, 15,000gns breeze-up purchase by Munnings; half-brother to Regimental Code, useful from 7/8f; dam very useful at 6f; not easily fancied on debut. 15,000gns 2yo; useful US pedigree but he has a fair standard to aim at on debut. |
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(10) (150/1 -200%)Forever Twenty |
150/1(-200%) | (10) Forever Twenty 150/1, Better effort down in trip beaten 5l in a novice here last time; not knocked about so far and open to improvement but probably when handicapping. Unplaced in two course runs last month; minor handicaps more suitable after this. |

PENNY TIME was sent off favourite at Kempton on debut and duly passed the post in first. Subsequently disqualified after his jockey weighed in light, that shouldn't detract from a highly-promising display and he looks one to keep on the right side of with James Doyle taking over the reins. Menzies returned the convincing winner upped to a mile at Kempton last month, while the returning See Blue scored at the same track last autumn and is another with untapped potential.

Penny Time is greatly respected but SEE BLUE looked most promising when winning at Kempton. He can defy his penalty.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (6/4 +45%)Artisan Dancer |
6/4(+45%) | (1) Artisan Dancer 6/4, Ran to form back up in grade beaten 4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; returning from a break; effective 14-16f, acts on good to firm, good to soft and AW; largely consistent, can go well again. November win (1m6f) came in Class 4 company; solid effort in a better race last time. |
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(3) (15/8 -25%)Don Simon |
15/8(-25%) | (3) Don Simon 15/8, Ran to form back up in trip beaten 3l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 12-14f, acts on AW; fair maiden, can go well again. Nine-race maiden; promising return (1m4f) and stepping up to 2m could unlock some progress. |
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(4) (4/1 -14%)Tarbat Ness |
4/1(-14%) | (4) Tarbat Ness 4/1, Ran to form up in trip when fourth beaten 3l off 72 last time, same mark here; best at 16-18f, acts on any; can go well again. Improving 7yo; current wellbeing is a big plus point; still requires another personal best. |
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(5) (10/1 +38%)Matched |
10/1(+38%) | (5) Matched 10/1, Bit keen but ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton latest; effective at 12-16f on AW; former Juddmonte, giant absence to overcome. Unexposed at 2m but his 1,284-day absence is the obvious concern. |
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(2) (16/1 -88%)Wahraan |
16/1(-88%) | (2) Wahraan 16/1, Outclassed when comfortably held in Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 14-18f on Flat; bit to prove. Faced some stiff tasks for current yard, Flat and over hurdles; not a solid option. |
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(6) (20/1 +20%)Fleurman |
20/1(+20%) | (6) Fleurman 20/1, Small step back in right direction well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective 14-16f, acts on soft and AW; unreliable. One good run for this yard last month but he looks to be on the downgrade; risky. |

ARTISAN DANCER was not disgraced in a much stronger race than this at Kempton last time and that followed a victory at Wolverhampton the time before. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give the six-year-old a big chance here. Don Simon showed a bit more when third last time and he could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Tarbat Ness.

Tarbat Ness and Don Simon are considered but this looks a good opportunity for ARTISAN DANCER to add to his seven wins.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5) (2/1 +27%)Sports Coach |
2/1(+27%) | (5) Sports Coach 2/1, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; suited by 5f and sound surface; can go well again. Chased home Master Of My Fate over C&D three weeks ago; 3lb better off; can't dismiss. |
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(2) (2/1 +33%)Master Of My Fate |
2/1(+33%) | (2) Master Of My Fate 2/1, Ran to best landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; top course jockey; suited by 5f on a sound surface; new mark asks more. Three of his seven wins have come over C&D; 4lb rise for latest win not beyond him; solid. |
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(7) (10/3 +33%)Ay Gee Ell |
10/3(+33%) | (7) Ay Gee Ell 10/3, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 5f, doesn't convince at 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; in form, can go well again. Impressive over C&D in a first-time visor in December; solid without progressing since. |
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(1) (7/2 +13%)Michaela's Boy |
7/2(+13%) | (1) Michaela's Boy 7/2, Ran to form when fifth beaten 4l off 86 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; needs more off this mark. Three solid efforts this year; not much in hand of his mark but likely to make a bold bid. |
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(3) (6/1 +57%)The Bell Conductor |
6/1(+57%) | (3) The Bell Conductor 6/1, Again bit below form after a wind op beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on any; continues in poor form, handicapper is relenting. Four-time C&D winner; out of sorts for a while but so far down weights he can't be ignored. |
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(6) (13/2 -8%)Sam's Hope |
13/2(-8%) | (6) Sam's Hope 13/2, Below form down in trip but with excuses ninth beaten 3 1/4l off 79 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; needs more off this mark. Had a fine winter and conditions suit well; not clear run on last two starts; needs a PB. |
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(4) (14/1 +22%)Reigning Profit |
14/1(+22%) | (4) Reigning Profit 14/1, Again below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; returning from a break; effective 5f, acts on any; below last winning mark. On a competitive mark but absent 145 days and all nine wins have come in headgear. |

Master Of My Fate beat SPORTS COACH into second when he scored over C&D a few weeks ago. However, the latter is 3lb better off for half a length and it would be no surprise to see him reverse the form. Ay Gee Ell has been running well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again.

A revival from The Bell Conductor would be no surprise but MASTER OF MY FATE (nap) also goes well here and is a safer option.
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