There are 22 Races Today across 3 meetings. There are 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Chepstow, 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 | 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) (14/1 +30%)Ruler's Control |
14/1(+30%) | (7) Ruler's Control 14/1, Colt by high-class miler Territories; half-brother to Bonnie Princess, moderate at 6f; probably effective 5f; stable has had recent 2yo winners; watch betting. Half-brother to three winners inc' Miss Maia (RPR 96); decent sort on paper. |
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2nd (3) (5/6 +31%)Force Noir |
5/6(+31%) | (3) Force Noir 5/6, Sold for 130,000 euros as a yearling; colt by high-class sprinter Persian Force; half-brother to King Of Scotia, very useful at 6f; dam very useful sprinter Princess Rose; probably effective 5f; stable first string; go well. 130,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners; heads the shortlist with Egan aboard. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 -33%)Bull Shark |
6/1(-33%) | (1) Bull Shark 6/1, Sold for 120,000 GBP as a yearling; colt by high-class sprinter Mehmas; full-brother to Shelton, very smart at 1m; dam fair sprinter Raas; probably effective 5f; doesn't look stable first string on jockey bookings. 120,000GBP yearling; brother to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Shelton; interesting runner. |
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4th (6) (16/1 +84%)Lars Soldier |
16/1(+84%) | (6) Lars Soldier 16/1, Sold for 3,500 euros as a yearling; colt by top-class sprinter Soldier's Call; probably effective 5f; yard quiet; best watched. Unlikely to make an immediate impact based on breeding. |
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5th (2) (3/1 +33%)Equus Victor |
3/1(+33%) | (2) Equus Victor 3/1, Sold for 90,000 guineas as a yearling; colt by top-class sprinter Blackbeard; half-brother to Bellissime, smart from 6f to 7f; dam very useful miler Dancing On Air; probably effective 5f; bred to be precocious; likely type. 90,000gns yearling; closely related to Bellissime (RPR 92); can get involved on paper. |
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6th (5) (40/1 +60%)Lamar River |
40/1(+60%) | (5) Lamar River 40/1, Gelding by high-class sprinter Invincible Army; half-brother to Copper Bay, fair at 6f; probably effective 5f; yard quiet; best watched. Dam unraced half-sister to three Listed winners; best watched for debut. |
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7th (4) (33/1 +67%)Granite Mountain |
33/1(+67%) | (4) Granite Mountain 33/1, Sold for 4,000 euros as a yearling; colt by top-class miler Arizona; half-brother to Rajasinghe, high-class at 6f; dam smart sprinter Bunditten; probably effective 5f; good jockey booked; market can guide. Cheaply bought as a yearling; watching brief advised for now. |

Newly-licensed Robson De Aguiar runs four in this season's opener and his yard might win it for the fourth consecutive year with FORCE NOIR, who is first string on jockey bookings. Sold for 68,000 euros and 130,000 euros respectively as a foal and a yearling, he is a half-brother to five winners, including a Listed victor, and while he encounters testing ground, he will know his job. Stablemates Bull Shark, a half-brother to a Group-placed winner, and What A Girl Wants, a half-sister to four winners, were also each purchased from Tally-Ho Stud and could be capable. Equus Victor is out of a winning mare who has produced a black-type performer and is stallion Blackbeard's first runner.

No form to go on but Robson de Aguiar runs four of the nine and Amo Racing's retained rider David Egan is aboard FORCE NOIR
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 (2) (8/13 +65%)Roccontier |
8/13(+65%) | (2) Roccontier 8/13, Frontiersman gelding; half-brother to Fancy Foundations, very useful at 20f; top trainer who gets plenty of first time out winners; likely type. From a top yard and doesn't face a daunting standard on debut; highly respected. |
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2nd (5) (16/5 -97%)Guts And Glory |
16/5(-97%) | (5) Guts And Glory 16/5, Outpaced but rallied for promising debut when second beaten 3l in a Mares hurdle at Wetherby latest; effective 2m, acts on soft; can improve now upped in trip. Runner-up on hurdle debut at Wetherby 17 days ago; a player if replicating that effort. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 -140%)Cotton Socks |
6/1(-140%) | (1) Cotton Socks 6/1, Confirmed debut level 7l third in a juvenile bumper at Wetherby most recent run; off a short-break; effective at 2m, acts on soft, good to soft; should improve for hurdles. Placed in bumpers at Huntingdon and Wetherby late last year; respected switched to hurdles. |
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4th (6) (11/1 +45%)Lets Go Mo |
11/1(+45%) | (6) Lets Go Mo 11/1, Outpaced, improved from debut comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; effective 2m; may need more time. Showed some ability in her second bumper but hasn't built on it in two starts over hurdles. |
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5th (4) (80/1 +0%)Capla Resdev |
80/1(+0%) | (4) Capla Resdev 80/1, Never put into the race on debut when fourth beaten 62l in a 4yo hurdle at Doncaster latest; effective 2m, acts on soft; likely to need more time. Failed to threaten in two bumpers and beaten 62l on her hurdle debut at Doncaster. |
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6th (3) (50/1 -52%)Winston's Oath |
50/1(-52%) | (3) Winston's Oath 50/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a 4yo bumper at Doncaster last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; bit more needed to get off the mark now hurdling. Out of the frame in three bumpers; improvement needed now making his hurdles debut. |

Cotton Socks could prove popular here after finishing second and third in his two bumpers, and if he takes to hurdles he will be a force to be reckoned with. Guts And Glory ran well on her hurdling bow when second at Wetherby and with her 7lb fillies allowance she is hard to ignore, but a chance is taken on ROCCONTIER. Nicky Henderson's newcomer is a son of Frontiersman related to some decent sorts, and he may have too many gears for these rivals.

A couple of these have shown ability, but Nicky Henderson's well-related ROCCONTIER is taken to make a successful racecourse 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 | 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) (2/1 +43%)Breaking Dawn |
2/1(+43%) | (4) Breaking Dawn 2/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden at Naas latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 7f, further not certain to suit on breeding; knew job on debut so may not progress much but a threat on form. Fourth in both starts under rules'; Keane rides again and cheekpieces go on; shortlisted. |
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2nd (10) (16/1 -14%)Keogie |
16/1(-14%) | (10) Keogie 16/1, 21,000 euros Sergei Prokofiev gelding; dam fair from 10f to 17f; half sister a flat winner in France; yard can get them ready first time in either code; watch betting. Half-brother to Czech 7f 2yo/1m3f winner Riwetta; dam 1m2f Flat winner; others preferred. |
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3rd (8) (4/1 -14%)Fate's Gambit |
4/1(-14%) | (8) Fate's Gambit 4/1, Disappointing favourite beaten 9l in a 3yo race at Dundalk last time; effective 7f, acts on AW; debut form amongst the best on offer; could bounce back. Runner-up on debut disappointed as fav' last time; tries 1m now and worth another chance. |
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4th (14) (80/1 -60%)Dreoilin |
80/1(-60%) | (14) Dreoilin 80/1, Yard won this last year; every chance, below form beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden at Navan last time; may need further than 1m in time. Unfancied in both 2025 1m m'dens and well beaten; much more needed. |
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5th (5) (10/1 +55%)Cantilever |
10/1(+55%) | (5) Cantilever 10/1, Did too much too soon rushed up having missed break well beaten in a maiden at Naas only start; hard to recommend. Expensive yearling; sent off 28-1 on debut when he weakened into tenth; may do better. |
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6th (6) (5/2 +50%)Contrary To Law |
5/2(+50%) | (6) Contrary To Law 5/2, Built slightly on debut when fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden at Galway latest; hood first time; just about sets the standard on form; contender. Well-bred sort; okay run at 100-1 on debut; too keen at Galway; worth a market check. |
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7th (11) (7/2 -133%)Monmouth |
7/2(-133%) | (11) Monmouth 7/2, Kingman colt; dam smart at 7f at 2yo and a Listed winner for this stable; top course jockey/trainer combination; likely type. Kingman colt; withdrawn from sale in Oct'; market vibes should be heeded. |
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8th (3) (125/1 -56%)Apothic Red |
125/1(-56%) | (3) Apothic Red 125/1, Below form down in trip down the field in a maiden here most recent; trainer in form; effective 7f, bred to want longer trips in time, shorter unlikely to suit. Debut not devoid of promise despite 150-1 odds; way below that level next time. |
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9th (1) (28/1 -155%)Aboveheronlysky |
28/1(-155%) | (1) Aboveheronlysky 28/1, Too much to do but very promising debut third beaten 5l in an auction race at Navan debut; absent for very lengthy period; wide draw; not out of it. Outran 100-1 odds when third on debut in Oct' 2024; unseen since then, so best watched. |
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10th (16) (100/1 0%)She's On The Ball |
100/1(0%) | (16) She's On The Ball 100/1, Moderate run off a break up 2f in trip down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; yet to show any reliable form. No impact in two runs, the latest at Dundalk when 125-1; hard to fancy. |
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11th (9) (125/1 -25%)Glen Breeze |
125/1(-25%) | (9) Glen Breeze 125/1, Probably needed the run well beaten in a claimer at Dundalk latest; acts on AW; yet to show any reliable form. Not too bad on m'den debut; always behind in a Dundalk claimer latest. |
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12th (13) (150/1 -127%)The Wee Man |
150/1(-127%) | (13) The Wee Man 150/1, Never threatened but showed minor promise on debut well beaten in a maiden at Galway only start; returning from a break; bit to find. Cheap yearling was well behind at Galway on debut at 150-1. |
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13th (15) (66/1 -65%)Hiltons Pass |
66/1(-65%) | (15) Hiltons Pass 66/1, Raven's Pass filly whose dam was unraced; hood first time; stable quiet just now; best watched. Sister to Italian 1m2f winner Irrequieta; hooded on debut and unlikely. |
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14th (12) (9/1 +82%)New Divide |
9/1(+82%) | (12) New Divide 9/1, Starspangledbanner gelding; dam useful at 6f at 2yo; top jockey booked; market probably best guide. Dam 5f winner (RPR 68); best watched for now. |
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15th (7) (28/1 -40%)Dubai Opulence |
28/1(-40%) | (7) Dubai Opulence 28/1, Ran to form beaten 10l in an auction race at Navan last time; hood first time; returning from a break; wide draw; speed in pedigree, may do better dropped back to 6f. Hasn't counted in either m'den run; gelded since and hooded now but much more required. |
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16th (2) (250/1 -279%)Deirdreanme |
250/1(-279%) | (2) Deirdreanme 250/1, Showed nothing on debut well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; unproven on turf but can only do better. Failed to beat a rival on debut at Dundalk; hard to fancy. |

BREAKING DAWN showed ability last autumn and can put that experience to good use. A 47,000gns breeze-up purchase, he is a half-brother to two winners and although no star, he ran nicely on both starts, has shown an ability to handle easy ground, and Colin Keane rides. Monmouth is out of a Listed-winning sister to smart performers Gustav Klimt and Wonderfully, but it is a small negative that he was listed - albeit subsequently withdrawn - from a horses-in-training sale last October. Fate's Gambit disappointed at Dundalk last month and now encounters heavy ground.

Few make huge appeal. Perhaps the Colin Keane ridden BREAKING DAWN can build on some decent efforts last year
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 (4) (2/1 -7%)Fern Gully |
2/1(-7%) | (4) Fern Gully 2/1, Very promising debut despite running green third beaten 10l in a maiden bumper at Uttoxeter debut; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; bumper form franked at Listed level, more to come now hurdling. Beaten 10l into third on bumper debut but she was very strong in the betting. |
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2nd (3) (4/6 +17%)Eremenko |
4/6(+17%) | (3) Eremenko 4/6, Ran to form on hurdle debut when fourth beaten 9l in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; bumper winner with more to come over hurdles. Bumper winner and her fourth on hurdle debut at Taunton sets the standard. |
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3rd (8) (16/1 +0%)Polkaface |
16/1(+0%) | (8) Polkaface 16/1, Improved up in trip when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on heavy; needs more again. Better for the tongue-tie at Huntingdon but posted a modest RPR in finishing fourth. |
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4th (7) (50/1 0%)Poet's Muse |
50/1(0%) | (7) Poet's Muse 50/1, Outpaced, modest debut comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wincanton last time; brings potential to rules but may be one for staying trips. Point winner; 40-1 when tailed off on hurdle debut at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy). |
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5th (1) (50/1 -25%)Camshaft |
50/1(-25%) | (1) Camshaft 50/1, Found nil down the field in a novice hurdle at Warwick most recent; off a short-break; all to prove. Tailed off in two novices at Warwick (2m5f/2m3f) when 25-1 and 250-1 respectively. |
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6th (6) (18/1 -157%)Jolissaint |
18/1(-157%) | (6) Jolissaint 18/1, Fell in an auction point at Tattersalls Farm latest when looked likely winner; absent for very lengthy period; showed promise in points, market can guide. Would probably have won her Irish point had she not come down at the last. |
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7th (5) (11/1 +61%)Good Girl Rachel |
11/1(+61%) | (5) Good Girl Rachel 11/1, Improved when 6l third in a maiden at Ballindenisk most recent run; off a short-break; showed minor promise in points but needs more to figure under rules. Minor form in Irish points, even when a 6l third in the latest (3m, soft to heavy). |
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8th (9) (40/1 +68%)Roberta Bishop |
40/1(+68%) | (9) Roberta Bishop 40/1, Outpaced and outclassed back down in trip comfortably held in a novice hurdle here last time; yet to show much; all to prove. Her two novices were won by smart horses but she wasn't remotely competitive in either. |
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9th (10) (125/1 -150%)Snow Is In The Sky |
125/1(-150%) | (10) Snow Is In The Sky 125/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell latest; point winner likely to improve for this bit further. Beat two finishers in an Irish point; well held switched to hurdles at Southwell. |
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|F| (11) (125/1 +0%)Stavanger Rose |
125/1(+0%) | (11) Stavanger Rose 125/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; showed nothing so far, all to prove. 250-1 at Newbury (2m4f, soft; tongue tied) and was ultimately pulled up. |

Fern Gully clearly didn't run as expected when beaten over 10 lengths as the even-money favourite in a Uttoxeter bumper, although she may do better over timber and upped in trip. EREMENKO won a Southwell bumper first time out, but was beaten nine lengths on her hurdling debut at Taunton over an extended two miles. She is bred to see out this distance and further, and could come into her own now. Polkaface is the pick of the remainder.

It's slightly worrying that EREMENKO ran her worst race on soft ground but Nicky Henderson knew the score when declaring her for today.
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) (11/4 -47%)The Dog Thief |
11/4(-47%) | (5) The Dog Thief 11/4, Went clear, very promising debut when second beaten 20l in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2 1/2m; beaten by useful rival on debut, should improve. GB point winner who was runner-up to a Mullins hotpot on hurdling debut; one to consider. |
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2nd (3) (10/11 +52%)Plains Drifter |
10/11(+52%) | (3) Plains Drifter 10/11, Ran to form 16l third in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f on good to soft; in form. Two sound runs over hurdles, finishing good second over C&D on first occasion; contender. |
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3rd (7) (10/3 -11%)Tobyshill |
10/3(-11%) | (7) Tobyshill 10/3, Did too much too soon, needed run on hurdle debut comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Ascot last time; that form boosted; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2m5f; should come on for initial experience. Irish point winner; decent hurdle debut at Ascot; tongue-tie tried; chance on stable debut. |
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4th (4) (15/2 -25%)Sonyourastar |
15/2(-25%) | (4) Sonyourastar 15/2, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden point at Ballindenisk latest; returning from a break; showed minor promise in points. 15,000euros buy after being in the frame in 3 Irish points; interesting on hurdles debut. |
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5th (8) (300/1 -100%)Inlet |
300/1(-100%) | (8) Inlet 300/1, Outpaced, never threatened down the field in a novice hurdle at Catterick most recent; trainer in form; off a short-break; consistent stayer on flat, plenty to prove over hurdles. Modest on the flat; well beaten in two hurdle races; looks one for handicaps later on. |
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6th (2) (40/1 -100%)Exiguus |
40/1(-100%) | (2) Exiguus 40/1, Improved for debut experience under positive ride beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden bumper here last time; returning from a break; effective 2m1f, acts on good to soft; progressing. Had the run of the race when 5th in bumper here last time; quite interesting now hurdling. |
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7th (6) (300/1 -200%)The Kings Soldier |
300/1(-200%) | (6) The Kings Soldier 300/1, Jumping a little sketchy at times comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; showed promise in a bumper, plenty to prove over hurdles. Hasn't shown a great deal so far and is hard to fancy.. |
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|PU| (1) (25/1 +69%)Berks And Bucks |
25/1(+69%) | (1) Berks And Bucks 25/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster latest; off a short-break; plenty to prove. Showed some promise on second bumper start but pulled up on hurdles debut; bit to prove. |

The Dog Thief won his point-to-point and ran well on his debut under Rules for Tom Ellis when a 20-length second at Carlisle, weakening late on after racing up with the pace. He can go well but preference is for TOBYSHILL, a fellow point-to-point winner who finished fifth for the Twiston-Davies team at Ascot. Now with Nick Scholfield, he looks worth another chance in what appears to be a weaker contest. Plains Drifter is next best.

The Irish point winner TOBYSHILL is unexposed over hurdles and is taken to get off the mark on stable debut.
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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 | 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) (8/1 -14%)Smoke Them Out |
8/1(-14%) | (3) Smoke Them Out 8/1, Ran to form beaten 4l off this mark here last time; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective 5-6f, acts on soft, good; unreliable but this mark may be beyond him. Won off 8lb lower over C&D in October, beaten twice since, h'capper in charge for now. |
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2nd (10) (9/4 +59%)Tai Tam Bay |
9/4(+59%) | (10) Tai Tam Bay 9/4, Missed break and made too much use of getting a position beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Dundalk last time; off a short-break; effective at 6/7f, acts with cut and on AW, best in blinkers; can return to form with better start. 6lb below last win, in decent form for this rider recently, handles soft, frame claims. |
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3rd (7) (6/1 -20%)Mickey The Steel |
6/1(-20%) | (7) Mickey The Steel 6/1, Did plenty early but ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 5f, suited by cut; in form and should again be competitive. Loves testing ground, course winner over 5f, on dangerous mark, chance if fit. |
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4th (12) (8/1 +6%)Salacious |
8/1(+6%) | (12) Salacious 8/1, Improved up in trip off a break beaten a nose off a 6lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; suited by 7f, acts on AW; becoming reliable. 3yo filly, beaten a nose at Dundalk latest, chance if handles ground, 1lb wrong. |
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5th (9) (7/1 +42%)Two And Two |
7/1(+42%) | (9) Two And Two 7/1, Improved down in trip when winning a 3yo race at Dundalk by 3/4l last time; hood first time; off a short-break; effective 6f, may stay further, acts on AW; probably more to come. 40-1 AW win in Jan', hard to assess on h'cap bow, testing ground an unknown; hooded. |
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6th (5) (10/1 +0%)Merisi Diamond |
10/1(+0%) | (5) Merisi Diamond 10/1, No obvious excuse down the field in a handicap at Roscommon most recent; effective 6-7f, best with plenty of cut; in decent form until latest couple of starts. New yard, C&D winner, 7lb below last win and has gone well fresh, can't discount. |
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7th (4) (14/1 -133%)Go Out |
14/1(-133%) | (4) Go Out 14/1, Below form back in a handicap beaten 6l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; suited by 7f, acts on AW; consistent sort until latest, unproven on turf. Runner up three times on AW, turf debut, related to soft ground winners, check market. |
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8th (11) (17/2 -21%)Winemaker |
17/2(-21%) | (11) Winemaker 17/2, Scored by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Dundalk penultimate start; ran to form just flattening out late up in trip fourth beaten 3l off 57 last time, same mark here; wide draw; effective 5/6f, suited by AW; in form on AW recently. Both turf wins on good, in fine form on AW recently but testing ground a big worry. |
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9th (2) (28/1 -133%)Usuario Amigo |
28/1(-133%) | (2) Usuario Amigo 28/1, Met trouble having missed the break but ran to form 2l third in the Rated Race at Limerick most recent run; effective 7f, acts on sound surface; well treated on UK form but unreliable. Best efforts have come on much better ground than this, others preferred. |
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10th (1) (12/1 -85%)Jon Riggens |
12/1(-85%) | (1) Jon Riggens 12/1, Ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; returning from a break; effective 6f, acts on good, suited by cut; on good mark and back in form when last seen in autumn. C&D winner, 4lb below last win, overall record fresh suggests he might need this. |
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11th (8) (18/1 +10%)Secret Magician |
18/1(+10%) | (8) Secret Magician 18/1, Beaten early down the field in a handicap here most recent; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 7-8f, acts on any; form tailed off in autumn and this trip too sharp. Two-time C&D winner on good, handles heavy, 2lb above last win, might need this run. |
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12th (6) (33/1 -18%)Green Icon |
33/1(-18%) | (6) Green Icon 33/1, Well held up in class back in a handicap well beaten in a handicap at Dundalk latest; returning from a break; appears best at 8f, acts on good and with cut; inconsistent of late and trip too short. Best turf run for this stable here on good ground, testing conditions a big concern. |

MICKEY THE STEEL relishes testing conditions and will be ready for this early-season reappearance. A five-time winner, he is now an eight-year-old but held his form last autumn. Jon Riggens is another eight-year-old with solid claims, as three of his four wins have come at this course. He also handles heavy ground and should compete, despite having to carry 10 stone. Two And Two runs in a first-time hood and scored over this distance at Dundalk in January, but now encounters contrasting ground conditions.

MERISI DIAMOND gets a tentative vote. He's 7lb below his last win and he won over C&D on this card in 2024 on his seasonal reappearance
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 (2) (8/11 -18%)Boultydoolin |
8/11(-18%) | (2) Boultydoolin 8/11, Very promising debut behind useful rival when second beaten 4l in a novice hurdle at Newbury latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft; point winner has joined yard, ought to relish this step up in trip and should be winning soon. In the Albert Bartlett when a staying-on second at Newbury (2m4f, soft). |
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2nd (7) (7/1 +0%)Lil Fortune |
7/1(+0%) | (7) Lil Fortune 7/1, Bit free but rallied gamely on very promising debut runner-up beaten 6 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield only start; effective 2 1/2m, acts on heavy; should improve a little for initial experience, likely get further. Runner-up at Lingfield, splitting two horses who have run fairly well since; every chance. |
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3rd (5) (2/1 +11%)Island Bridge |
2/1(+11%) | (5) Island Bridge 2/1, Ran to form up in trip when second beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow latest; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; steadily progressive, can win soon. All his races were won by useful novices and this looks a good opportunity. |
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4th (6) (22/1 -10%)Jonny Setaside |
22/1(-10%) | (6) Jonny Setaside 22/1, Never in the race on modest debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell only start; effective 2 1/2m; staying trips may help but needs more. In trouble a long way out at Southwell but the fact he went off 13-2 needs respecting. |
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5th (8) (18/1 +18%)Vanderflier |
18/1(+18%) | (8) Vanderflier 18/1, Outpaced, modest debut comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Warwick last time; point winner should appreciate longer trip but needs more. 10-1 for a Warwick maiden (2m3f, heavy) but stopped quickly and was tailed off. |
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|PU| (3) (50/1 +0%)Cu Culen |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Cu Culen 50/1, Pulled up in a conditions race at Badbury Rings latest; trainer in form; absent for very lengthy period; showed little in points. Uninspiring point form, though the last run was behind No Drama This End. |
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|PU| (1) (125/1 -150%)Bluey Bay |
125/1(-150%) | (1) Bluey Bay 125/1, Green under pressure, modest debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield most recent; off a short-break; plenty to find. 100-1 for a soft-ground maiden hurdle at Lingfield and finished well behind. |

BOULTYDOOLIN was tapped for speed at a crucial stage on his hurdling bow over an extended 2m4f at Newbury before keeping on to be beaten four lengths and the point-to-point winner can go one better now upped to this distance. Island Bridge is a serious danger after finishing second on his last three starts, at Leicester and twice at Ludlow, and he looks to have a win in him. Lil Fortune can only improve from his debut second at Lingfield over shorter.

Island Bridge has been running well behind good horses but another might scupper him in the shape of BOULTYDOOLIN.
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 (2) (11/4 +0%)Icare Colombe |
11/4(+0%) | (2) Icare Colombe 11/4, Ran to form in first time cheekpieces but looked in need of slightly stiffer test 5 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; effective 2-2 1/2m; looks to be improving over fences. 0-12; best run over fences when third in cheekpieces last time; chance on that form. |
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2nd (4) (9/1 -50%)Dixie Cowboy |
9/1(-50%) | (4) Dixie Cowboy 9/1, Made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap chase at Catterick last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; must bounce back after couple of below par efforts. Sedgefield winner in November; below par recently; should fare better with headgear tried. |
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3rd (7) (25/1 +0%)Beat The Edge |
25/1(+0%) | (7) Beat The Edge 25/1, Never threatened well beaten in a handicap chase at Wetherby latest; hood first time; effective up to 2m5f, acts on soft, good; often finds little in finish. 2-40 over fences but placed on 20 occasions; not at best on last two runs; hood now tried. |
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4th (3) (3/1 +10%)Grain Trade |
3/1(+10%) | (3) Grain Trade 3/1, Mistakes, ran to form just flattening out late on easy ground when fourth beaten 10l in a handicap chase here latest; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by sound surface; in good form. 2m3f winner here in October; sound run over 2m two runs ago; conditions suit; chance. |
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5th (1) (13/2 +28%)Ilot De L'isle |
13/2(+28%) | (1) Ilot De L'isle 13/2, Ran to current form well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m2f, acts on heavy; French bumper and hurdles winner struggling since lay off; bounce back needed now switched to fences. Bumper/hurdle winner in France; has improved with headgear; more needed on chase debut. |
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|U| (5) (7/2 +50%)We Got Your Back |
7/2(+50%) | (5) We Got Your Back 7/2, Up in trip, didn't stay comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; better over fences and drop in trip should suit; could bounce back. Has won 3 chases, latest in October; not at his best in the winter; on a fair mark now.. |
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|U| (6) (9/2 -29%)Lone Soldier |
9/2(-29%) | (6) Lone Soldier 9/2, Ran to form back down in trip 17l third in a handicap hurdle at Southwell most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on soft, good to soft; generally consistent maiden. 0-17; good second to an improver over C&D in January; below par since; cheekpieces tried. |

Micky Hammond trained the winner of this race in 2024 and has chances once more here with Beat The Edge, who has won twice off higher marks and tries a first-time hood. ILOT DE L'ISLE makes his chasing debut having failed to sparkle over hurdles since arriving from France, and a mark of 95 looks generous if he takes to fences, while Lone Soldier is also of interest in first-time cheekpieces.

A chance is taken on DIXIE COWBOY returning to form with cheekpieces on for the first time. Grain Trade 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 | 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 (9) (7/2 +0%)Dmaniac |
7/2(+0%) | (9) Dmaniac 7/2, Did it comfortably and ran right up to best to get off the mark landing a handicap by 3l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; effective 6-7f, suited by cut; goes well at Curragh, may have bit more to offer now he's had his head in front. Up 8lb for C&D win on final run of last season, might need this run, market best guide. |
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2nd (1) (9/2 -35%)Unique Journey |
9/2(-35%) | (1) Unique Journey 9/2, Did it cosily, improved again landing a handicap by 3l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; effective 6f, suited by cut; progressive in autumn, another career high mark to defy on return but not ruled out. Progressive last year, dual C&D winner, ground fine, career best needed, can't discount. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +20%)Stag Night |
4/1(+20%) | (4) Stag Night 4/1, Ran to form, did plenty early beaten 3l off this mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 5/6f, suited by plenty of cut; well handicapped still, heavy ground fine. C&D winner, beaten just 2.5l in this last year off 4lb higher, could go well. |
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4th (5) (16/1 +0%)Real Force |
16/1(+0%) | (5) Real Force 16/1, Poor run in first time blinkers, needed run down the field in a handicap here most recent; returning from a break; effective 5f, suited by testing ground; well treated on old form but needs to prove ability remains after lay off. Course winner over 5f on heavy, goes well fresh, well handicapped, check market. |
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5th (7) (10/1 -54%)Staysound Susie |
10/1(-54%) | (7) Staysound Susie 10/1, Overcame trouble benefitting from stiff test down in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 5/6f, acts on heavy and good; revised mark will demand more. Won off 8lb lower over 5f here in Nov', beaten off this mark in this race last year. |
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6th (8) (7/2 +61%)Back Down Under |
7/2(+61%) | (8) Back Down Under 7/2, No obvious excuse beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap here last time; wide draw; effective 6-7f, acts with cut and on good; in good form until latest couple of runs, goes well at Curragh. Won first time up on this card last year, handles heavy, can't be dismissed. |
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7th (3) (14/1 -17%)Go Athletico |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Go Athletico 14/1, Far too free and tired late beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; returning from a break; effective 5/6f, acts on good but suited by plenty of cut; former Group winner who is competitively weighted but unreliable. Landed Scurry Stakes off 3lb lower last season, may be on a tough mark for now. |
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8th (6) (22/1 -83%)Sarahmae |
22/1(-83%) | (6) Sarahmae 22/1, Ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; wide draw; effective 5f on yielding, good; consistent but handicapper may have caught up. Three-time 5f winner, struggled sole previous start on testing ground, best watched. |
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9th (2) (15/2 -7%)Love Billy Boy |
15/2(-7%) | (2) Love Billy Boy 15/2, Could not get involved, too slow away down the field in a handicap at Galway most recent; drop in trip not ideal; acts with cut; likely to need this after lay off. Won two last year, has placed course form, handles soft ground, could go well if fit. |

DMANIAC is at his best on heavy ground at this course and remains capable of further progression as a four-year-old. He is generally consistent and while he has won just once from 10 starts, that success came on his latest start in October and connections will have had this race in mind since. Staysound Susie also goes well on easy ground and while she too scored on her latest start here, she is more exposed than the selection. Unique Journey can also go well.

It might pay to side with the former C&D winner STAG NIGHT who is 4lb lower than when running well in defeat in this race last year
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) (11/4 +31%)Express Surprise |
11/4(+31%) | (6) Express Surprise 11/4, Scored by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Uttoxeter penultimate start; ran to form fourth beaten 12l off 107 last time, 2lb lower here; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on soft, good; form franked, consistent. Didn't run at all badly in a Class 3 last time and considered back at this level. |
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2nd (3) (22/1 -22%)Fern Hill |
22/1(-22%) | (3) Fern Hill 22/1, Found ground too testing when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase at Huntingdon latest; effective 2m4f-3m, not convinced over further, best on sound surface; in good form this term, mark demands more. His form has dipped and he was last to complete at Huntingdon most recently. |
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3rd (5) (16/1 -60%)Handin Manypockets |
16/1(-60%) | (5) Handin Manypockets 16/1, Below form up in trip on handicap debut comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time; in good form prior; effective 2m4f-2m6f on good; fair mark on novice form, could bounce back now chasing. Ran well at Cheltenham three runs back; now goes chasing with low mileage on the clock. |
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4th (9) (16/1 -14%)Annie Express |
16/1(-14%) | (9) Annie Express 16/1, Scored by 4 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Ludlow three starts back; taken on up front and stopped quickly, may have found ground too testing pulled up in a handicap hurdle latest; visor first time; effective 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; unreliable. Won easily over fences at Ludlow (3m) in January on debut for this yard but nothing since. |
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5th (11) (17/2 -6%)Check The Score |
17/2(-6%) | (11) Check The Score 17/2, Improved up in trip back over hurdles, needed run when second beaten 15l in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest; effective 3m, acts on good to soft, good; progressive over hurdles and fences, should come on for latest. Latest run over hurdles and 1-1 over fences; has a bit to prove on ground this soft. |
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|PU| (12) (7/2 +42%)The Big Reveal |
7/2(+42%) | (12) The Big Reveal 7/2, Idled a touch, well treated off unchanged mark and ran to form landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; effective around 3m, acts on any; generally consistent. Game C&D winner a month ago and likely to go well again despite the 6lb rise. |
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|PU| (8) (10/3 +17%)Call Me Arthur |
10/3(+17%) | (8) Call Me Arthur 10/3, Scored by 15l off a 10lb lower mark at Huntingdon penultimate start; departed early when fell in a handicap chase latest; effective 3m, acts on soft, good to soft; consistent hurdler, more to come as a stayer over fences. 10lb higher than for his January win but only 9-2 when departing early at Taunton. |
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|PU| (10) (14/1 -27%)Better Off Alone |
14/1(-27%) | (10) Better Off Alone 14/1, Taken on up front and set it up for closers when fourth beaten 14l in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts with cut; good mark on hurdle form but unreliable. The third at Uttoxeter was encouraging and 1m7f would have been too sharp last time. |
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|PU| (7) (15/2 +17%)Always Busy |
15/2(+17%) | (7) Always Busy 15/2, Went clear, made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap chase at Musselburgh last time; effective up to 3m, best on a sound surface; should come on for latest, worth a go over marathon trips, conditions a worry here. Below his best but hasn't run badly in two races after a break; Jack Tudor is back aboard. |
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|PU| (4) (22/1 -120%)Ithaka |
22/1(-120%) | (4) Ithaka 22/1, Scored by 4l off a 5lb lower mark at Hereford penultimate start; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; progressing over fences until latest but mark demands more. Running well prior to latest run over 3m6f; soft ground is a cause for concern. |
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|PU| (2) (33/1 -50%)Fuji Flight |
33/1(-50%) | (2) Fuji Flight 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; blinkers first time; effective 3m, best with cut; down to attractive mark, inconsistent. On a career-low mark but very evident that he's not the force of old; tries blinkers. |

Call Me Arthur got no further than the first fence at Taunton, but won his penultimate start at Huntingdon with ease and a clear round would see him in contention. However, CHECK THE SCORE returns to chasing after finishing second over hurdles at Southwell on his first start in a year and with only six races on the clock at the age of eight, he could maintain his unbeaten record over fences. The Big Reveal won over C&D last month and is another to take seriously.

An open handicap. This is an easier race than the one in which EXPRESS SURPRISE (nap) was far from disgraced at Windsor.
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) (16/1 +11%)Rose's Dart |
16/1(+11%) | (1) Rose's Dart 16/1, Mistakes, found ground too testing well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle latest; tongue-tie first time; usually held up; effective 2 1/2m; had shown promise first couple of starts, poor of late. Well beaten in last three starts, but best efforts have come on good ground; tongue-tie on. |
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2nd (3) (4/6 -33%)Natus Vincere |
4/6(-33%) | (3) Natus Vincere 4/6, Improved for cosy win under slightly more positive ride benefitting from reappearance landing a handicap by 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; effective over 2 1/2m, acts on soft and heavy; bit more to come. Off the mark at Huntingdon last month; 8lb higher but she remains unexposed. |
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3rd (2) (4/1 +11%)Livano Bello |
4/1(+11%) | (2) Livano Bello 4/1, Made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; in good form prior; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; not ruled out. 0-10 over hurdles, but was placed four times last year; may need a stiffer test now. |
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4th (4) (10/3 +17%)Gms Prince |
10/3(+17%) | (4) Gms Prince 10/3, Travelled, ran to form just outstayed late up in trip comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/4m, suited by good, acts on good to soft; in form, saves best for Market Rasen and looks a big player down in trip. 1-27 under rules, though the win came over C&D in September; should run his race. |
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5th (5) (50/1 +24%)Macho Sun |
50/1(+24%) | (5) Macho Sun 50/1, Pulled up in a claiming hurdle at Catterick latest; trainer in form; usually held up; effective 2m; in poor form in both codes for some time. 0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights. |

Connections of Rose's Dart reach for a first-time tongue-tie in the hope of bringing out some improvement after not beating a rival home the last twice, but she does at least take a drop in grade. Livano Bello remains on a workable mark and is noted, but it's hard to get away from NATUS VINCERE. Olly Murphy's mare struck in ready fashion at Huntingdon last month and looks to have been found a good opportunity to complete a double.

There is a question mark over drying ground, but NATUS VINCERE is given the benefit of the doubt after last month's Huntingdon win.
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 | 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 (9) (10/1 +38%)Pollenca |
10/1(+38%) | (9) Pollenca 10/1, Quite hard ridden on debut but finished well 3l fourth in a maiden at Dundalk first-time out; off a short-break; stamina on dam's side and may get beyond 1m, acts on AW; should improve. Outran 66-1 odds when staying on for fourth over 1m at Dundalk in January, place chance. |
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2nd (11) (1/1 -150%)Signora |
1/1(-150%) | (11) Signora 1/1, Well backed, made too much use of up in grade beaten 6 1/2l in Albany Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot last time; beaten by pair of Group winners on debut; top course jockey/trainer combination; returning from long layoff; athletic type and should improve, the one to beat. Promise on debut before Albany Stakes failure, should win here if she handles the ground. |
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3rd (5) (7/2 +13%)Feel The Love |
7/2(+13%) | (5) Feel The Love 7/2, St Mark's Basilica filly; half-sister to Fancy Blue, top-class at 10f; dam smart at 8f and a debut winner; likely type on debut. Half-sister to eight winners, including Prix de Diane and Nassau Stakes heroine Fancy Blue. |
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4th (6) (11/1 +50%)Forty Six A |
11/1(+50%) | (6) Forty Six A 11/1, Dawn Approach filly; half-sister to Up With The Play, fair at 10f; dam very useful at 10f; stable can get them ready first time. Dam placed IS half-sister to a Listed-placed 6f winner, family of the brilliant Easy Goer. |
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5th (1) (14/1 +58%)Acanto |
14/1(+58%) | (1) Acanto 14/1, 40,000 euros Churchill filly; half-sister to Sixties Groove, smart at 12f and a Group winner in Australia; stable first string on jockey bookings. Closely related to Australian Group 2 winner Sixties Groove, makes belated debut. |
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6th (10) (66/1 -100%)Reap The Rewards |
66/1(-100%) | (10) Reap The Rewards 66/1, Profitable filly; half-sister to Tiger Mask, very smart at 7f as 2yo; dam moderate at 7f; yard not known for debut winners. Half-sister to winners for Karl Burke and John Gosden, likely to need experience. |
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7th (7) (5/1 +33%)Girl Bear |
5/1(+33%) | (7) Girl Bear 5/1, Promising debut third beaten 3/4l in a maiden at Galway debut; acts with cut; should improve for initial experience; danger if fit. Promise at two, second in a barrier trial, fair third of seven at Galway, place chance. |
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8th (3) (14/1 +44%)Rocket Robyn |
14/1(+44%) | (3) Rocket Robyn 14/1, Ran to form just flattening out late up in trip down the field in a maiden here most recent; returning from a break; effective 7-9f, acts with give; consistent, drop in trip could suit on return. Went close in a maiden over an extended 1m1f on heavy ground at Gowran last season. |
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9th (2) (80/1 -21%)Pure Valour |
80/1(-21%) | (2) Pure Valour 80/1, 16,000 euros Far Above filly; half-sister to All About Neve, fair at 6f as 2yo; dam very useful at 6f at 2yo; yard quiet just now. Half-sister to an Italian Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; dam 6f 2yo winner, belated debut. |
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10th (4) (300/1 -100%)A Daughters Love |
300/1(-100%) | (4) A Daughters Love 300/1, No worthwhile form; yet to show anything beating only 3 home in 3 starts, may need further than 6f. No sign of winning potential in four runs at two, struggled in a claimer on final outing. |
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11th (8) (150/1 -20%)Nando Lily |
150/1(-20%) | (8) Nando Lily 150/1, Never in the race down the field in a maiden at Naas most recent; stamina on dam's side; likely need much more time. Finished towards the rear in 6f maidens at Fairyhouse and Naas last July, no appeal. |

SIGNORA makes her first start since finishing mid-division in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot last June. The Frankel filly was sent off favourite that day having made a very promising debut in Group 3 company at Naas the previous month. The form of that race has worked out well as the winner Lady Iman went on to score again at the same level, while runner-up Green Sense was a Group 2 winner in France. Girl Bear was third on her debut at Galway in a decent contest, but that form wouldn't look anywhere near as strong. Feel The Love, a St Mark's Basilica half-sister to dual Group 1 winner Fancy Blue, is a newcomer to note.

Providing she handles the ground, SIGNORA, Group 3-placed befoee Royal Ascot disappointment, should open her account here
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 (4) (7/4 +47%)Analiese |
7/4(+47%) | (4) Analiese 7/4, Scored by 2l off a 7lb lower mark at Aintree penultimate start; improved again up in grade second beaten 2l off 115 last time, 2lb higher here; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good to soft; revised mark asks more but looks progressive. Beaten by a progressive one at Newbury and was clear of the third; just 2lb higher. |
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2nd (2) (5/2 -33%)Siog Geal |
5/2(-33%) | (2) Siog Geal 5/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form, flattened out late on ground more testing than ideal beaten 5l in Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Listed) at Leopardstown last time; effective 2 1/2m; consistent, well treated on spring form. Likeable mare and only just missed out on the places at Leopardstown last time. |
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3rd (8) (25/1 0%)Cast's Tasha |
25/1(0%) | (8) Cast's Tasha 25/1, Outclassed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest; visor first time; effective 2m3f-2m6f, acts on soft; mark high enough, needs drop in grade. Last three runs bitterly disappointing and now tries a visor. |
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4th (5) (17/2 -42%)Tour Ovalie |
17/2(-42%) | (5) Tour Ovalie 17/2, Ran to form 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; off a short-break; effective at 2m, acts soft and good; mark about right, needs pace collapse. Running well and gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring. |
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5th (7) (12/1 -33%)Springs A Girl |
12/1(-33%) | (7) Springs A Girl 12/1, Ran to form possibly just outstayed late on easy ground beaten 2 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; consistent over hurdles, fair mark on chase form. Back hurdling on last two starts, most recently outstayed by the winner over 3m at Newbury. |
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6th (9) (25/1 -79%)Country Mouse |
25/1(-79%) | (9) Country Mouse 25/1, Outpaced, shaped like a stayer when fourth beaten 15l in a novice hurdle at Warwick latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f; point winner may do better over 3m in handicaps and this looks inadequate test. Point winner who is lightly raced under rules and this is her handicap debut. |
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7th (3) (9/1 -38%)Rula Bula |
9/1(-38%) | (3) Rula Bula 9/1, Made bit too much use of comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; inconsistent but remains fairly treated on Listed form. Won at Carlisle and last time beaten 11l by Cheltenham Festival winner White Noise. |
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8th (6) (14/1 -17%)Sunday Soldier |
14/1(-17%) | (6) Sunday Soldier 14/1, Improved though possibly bit flattered ridden to pick up the pieces 4 1/2l third in Agatha Christie Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) at Wincanton most recent run; effective 2-2 1/2m; flattered by Listed form but fairly treated back in a handicap. Five-time hurdle winner; good run over fences last time on unfavourable terms. |
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9th (1) (14/1 -40%)Flying Fortune |
14/1(-40%) | (1) Flying Fortune 14/1, Landed a Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final by 1 1/2l off a 12lb lower mark at Worcester three starts back; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; progressive prior to lay off, could come on for latest but probably wouldn't want ground too testing. Hot in 2024 when she won here; finished last at Warwick after a long absence. |

Winner of the 2024 Persian War here, Flying Fortune clearly possesses plenty of ability, but finished last of four in Listed company on her return and will need to bounce back. Siog Geal wasn't disgraced in fifth in a warm handicap at Leopardstown and is respected, but the vote goes to ANALIESE. Mel Rowley's mare finished a long way clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Newbury and a similar performance will make her tough to beat.

Arriving here in good form and more than ready for this return to further, TOUR OVALIE could be the answer to a competitive race.
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 (2) (10/3 +58%)Escapologist |
10/3(+58%) | (2) Escapologist 10/3, Every chance, ran to form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; effective 2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; consistent; threat if stamina holds up. Has run with credit in both starts since returning in January, but has stamina to prove. |
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2nd (5) (7/1 -75%)Top Guy |
7/1(-75%) | (5) Top Guy 7/1, Below form up in grade down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; progressive until latest. In good form in the winter; latest effort needs forgiving, but a player if bouncing back. |
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3rd (7) (8/1 +50%)Seahouses |
8/1(+50%) | (7) Seahouses 8/1, Raced lazily comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; in good form until latest. C&D winner; may have found the ground too testing last time, but others look more solid. |
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4th (4) (7/2 +56%)Rosie Baloo |
7/2(+56%) | (4) Rosie Baloo 7/2, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 4l off this mark here last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; form has had knocks but progressing over hurdles, can do better up in trip. Has proved consistent so far; shapes as though this longer trip may suit; player. |
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5th (6) (15/8 +32%)Aire Spray |
15/8(+32%) | (6) Aire Spray 15/8, Needed every yard, ran to form landing a handicap by a nose off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective around 2m4f-3m; consistent, latest win looks decent form. Won by a nose over C&D last month; 4lb higher, but still unexposed over this far. |
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6th (3) (11/1 +0%)Grangeclare Diego |
11/1(+0%) | (3) Grangeclare Diego 11/1, Won this last year; pulled up in a handicap chase at Wetherby latest; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on heavy but suited by good; mark stiff enough. Won this race from 4lb lower last year but pulled up in his only start (over fences) since. |

Aire Spray was successful by the smallest of margins in this class at Market Rasen on his most recent start and has to be considered, but KEPPEL QUEEN recorded a much more emphatic victory at Carlisle. Despite not jumping well, the daughter of Black Sam Bellamy scooted clear to win by over nine lengths and, with a smoother round, she will prove a tough nut to crack. Rosie Baloo is another to keep a close eye on.

The selection is KEPPEL QUEEN (nap), who won with plenty of authority at Carlisle last month and can defy the 7lb rise.
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 | 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 (12) (20/1 -43%)Ribee |
20/1(-43%) | (12) Ribee 20/1, Improved again up in trip landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Galway last time; returning from a break; effective 7-10f, acts on good or softer; progressing but handicapper has reacted. Enjoyed a terrific spell last October (three wins, two places), no issue with the ground. |
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2nd (4) (11/1 +8%)Eastwatch |
11/1(+8%) | (4) Eastwatch 11/1, Ran to form beaten 5 1/2l in Navigation Stakes (Listed) at Cork last time; suited by cut, effective 9-10f; highly tried last year, drop in trip not ideal for return but opening mark lenient; interesting. Unplaced in Listed races over further on final two 2025 starts, this trip is more suitable. |
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3rd (25) (16/1 -14%)Syzygy |
16/1(-14%) | (25) Syzygy 16/1, Improved up in trip under well timed ride landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; returning from a break; effective 7-8f, likely to get 10f, suited by plenty of give; steadily improving and this test could suit; interesting. Highly progressive last autumn, 7lb wrong but can continue to improve. suited by heavy. |
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4th (11) (28/1 -100%)Far From Dandy |
28/1(-100%) | (11) Far From Dandy 28/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Dundalk last time; trainer in form; drawn on wing of large field; effective 8/9f, acts on soft, good and AW; in good form over winter, bit more needed to defy this mark. Has shown improved form on AW since being gelded, handles soft, many find this too testing. |
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5th (18) (40/1 -186%)Narlita |
40/1(-186%) | (18) Narlita 40/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Galway last time; returning from a break; drawn on wing of large field; effective 8-12f, suited by plenty of give; in form but needs stiff test to figure over this trip. Second on this card last year, enjoyed a productive campaign, could go well on return. |
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6th (17) (16/1 +20%)Titanium |
16/1(+20%) | (17) Titanium 16/1, Ran to form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; best around 8f, acts well with plenty of cut; mark looks stiff on the Flat. Should be sharper for an AW run, signed off last season with C&D win from Perry Mason. |
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7th (2) (11/1 +45%)Norwalk Havoc |
11/1(+45%) | (2) Norwalk Havoc 11/1, Unusually below par down the field in Prix Tantieme (Listed) at Saint-Cloud most recent; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 7-8f, suited by plenty of cut; generally consistent dual Listed winner. Solid form in Listed races on heavy ground, went close in a big Galway handicap in 2024. |
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8th (13) (80/1 -186%)Dark Summit |
80/1(-186%) | (13) Dark Summit 80/1, Ran to form beaten 7l in a 3yo race at Clairefontaine last time; returning from long layoff; effective 7-8f, acts on soft and good to soft; 1m winner in France, mark looks stiff on stable debut. Won on good-to-soft over 1m1f in France, gelded now, plenty of weight for his Irish debut. |
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9th (19) (12/1 +0%)Perry Mason |
12/1(+0%) | (19) Perry Mason 12/1, Caught late, probably challenged too early beaten 2 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, well suited by testing ground; progressive but new mark asks a bigger question. Showed good form on heavy late last season, C&D winner, second to Titanium on final start. |
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10th (16) (66/1 -164%)Tamam Desert |
66/1(-164%) | (16) Tamam Desert 66/1, Outclassed at this level down the field in Corrib Fillies Stakes (L) at Galway most recent; hood first time; not certain stays 10f; inconsistent in short career; mark demands more. Galway maiden winner at two, highly tried last year, hooded for yard/handicap debut. |
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11th (5) (13/2 +24%)Whip Cracker |
13/2(+24%) | (5) Whip Cracker 13/2, Never threatened down the field in a handicap at York most recent; in good form prior; touch unlucky at Glorious Goodwood last term; top jockey back on board; effective 8-10f, acts on heavy and good; in good form until latest but strike rate a concern. No success since 2023, uneven form last year, an interesting runner all the same. |
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12th (23) (22/1 -10%)Great Mover |
22/1(-10%) | (23) Great Mover 22/1, Did plenty early but ran to form beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 7-10f, suited by cut, acts on good; progressive last term. Found steady improvement in latter part of last term, 4lb wrong, goes well for this rider. |
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13th (9) (22/1 +33%)Crypto Force |
22/1(+33%) | (9) Crypto Force 22/1, Ran to form beaten 7 1/2l in the Conditions Race at Dundalk last time; wide draw; effective 12-16f, sound surface suits; drop in trip may not be ideal. Smart juvenile in 2022, has been competing over longer trips on AW, makes little appeal. |
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14th (26) (100/1 -52%)Mr Rango |
100/1(-52%) | (26) Mr Rango 100/1, Mistakes, poor hurdles return well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Tramore latest; wide draw; off a short-break; suited by 10f, acts with plenty of cut; unreliable and on long losing run. Winner of three races, faces an unenviable task from 13lb out of the handicap. |
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15th (6) (11/2 +31%)Orandi |
11/2(+31%) | (6) Orandi 11/2, Won this last year; made too much use of down the field in a handicap here most recent; top course jockey; returning from a break; best around 8f, acts on heavy and soft; this ground will suit but remains 6lb above last win mark. Last year's winner, 6lb higher now, chance has to be taken seriously with Ryan Moore up. |
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16th (10) (14/1 -27%)Engines On |
14/1(-27%) | (10) Engines On 14/1, Improved again appreciating stiff test down in trip landing a Schweppes Trophy Handicap by 3/4l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; wide draw; effective over 7f-1m, acts on easy ground; progressive, may have more to offer at 1m but mark demands it. Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue, career-best on final start last season. |
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17th (7) (7/2 +68%)Akecheta |
7/2(+68%) | (7) Akecheta 7/2, Travelled but flattened out after meeting trouble, ran to form well beaten in Gillies Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Doncaster latest; effective 7-10f, acts on any; drop in trip may help, well treated on Listed form. Has never won a handicap but worth considering, 7f winner on heavy, Colin Keane booked. |
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18th (22) (14/1 -17%)Highbury See See |
14/1(-17%) | (22) Highbury See See 14/1, Needed every yard, improved landing a handicap by a head off a 7lb lower mark here last time; wide draw; effective 7-8f, enjoys plenty of cut; steadily progressive, unexposed at 1m. Ended last season with a C&D win from Great Mover, suited by heavy, 3lb out of handicap. |
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19th (15) (40/1 -150%)Noli Timere |
40/1(-150%) | (15) Noli Timere 40/1, Outclassed down the field in Garnet Stakes (Listed) at Naas most recent; effective 8-9f, acts on yielding, good; in form until latest and not fully exposed in handicaps. Won two races over this trip last August, final two starts in Listed races were ambitious. |
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20th (3) (12/1 +33%)Tuscan Hills |
12/1(+33%) | (3) Tuscan Hills 12/1, Outclassed comfortably held in Doonside Cup (Listed) at Ayr last time; Listed winner at 2; entitled to progress a little more but opening mark looks stiff. Listed 1m winner at two, ambitious campaign over longer distances last year, Irish debut. |
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21st (24) (25/1 +24%)Senna's Girl |
25/1(+24%) | (24) Senna's Girl 25/1, Returned to form just caught late when second beaten a neck in the WTW Willis Race here latest; usually held up; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good; fairly treated on best form but yet to do it in handicaps. 11-race maiden, went close over 7f here on final 2025 start, 5lb out of the handicap. |
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22nd (1) (40/1 -60%)Big Gossey |
40/1(-60%) | (1) Big Gossey 40/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 5-6f, just about gets 7f, acts on soft, good, AW; admirably consistent veteran at handicap/Listed/Group level, goes well at the Curragh but stamina concerns here. Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name and many good displays in defeat here. |
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23rd (8) (33/1 -50%)Pink Oxalis |
33/1(-50%) | (8) Pink Oxalis 33/1, Never threatened having missed the break, needed run beaten 8l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; wide draw; effective 8f, acts on soft, good and AW; should come on for latest but mark stiff. Won a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture, would prefer better ground. |
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24th (21) (14/1 +58%)Dutch Gold |
14/1(+58%) | (21) Dutch Gold 14/1, Never threatened down the field in a handicap at Ballinrobe most recent; in moderate form prior; effective 10-12f; generally consistent but this looks inadequate test. Has done most of his racing over longer distances in recent seasons, chance is not obvious. |
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25th (14) (40/1 +20%)Grey Leader |
40/1(+20%) | (14) Grey Leader 40/1, Did too much too soon down the field in a handicap here most recent; in good form prior; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 7-10f, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent, trip may suit but needs more off this mark. Won five races for Joe Murphy, acts on heavy, could be a useful recruit to the Burns yard. |

ENGINES ON has won twice at the Curragh and likes a good dig in the ground. He finished last season with a victory over 7f here and was value for a bit more than his winning margin. The Sioux Nation gelding ran a cracker in the Irish Cambridgeshire over this trip previously and there looks to be a nice prize in him this season. Ribee was progressive in testing conditions last autumn and is another who could still be on an upward curve. Top-weight Big Gossey rarely runs a bad race, but may be vulnerable against less-exposed types. Tuscan Hill was a Listed winner in soft ground and is an interesting contender on his first outing for Robson De Aguiar.

Last year's winner ORANDI may prove equal to the task again off 6lb higher. Ryan Moore is a significant booking for the repeat bid
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) (11/10 +83%)Black Hawk Eagle |
11/10(+83%) | (1) Black Hawk Eagle 11/10, Ran to form 8 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Kempton most recent run; returning from a break; effective 2m, wants decent ground; in decent form, fair mark on hurdle form. Ran well when third at Kempton in October when last seen and he's in with a chance. |
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2nd (2) (13/8 +13%)Milan Tino |
13/8(+13%) | (2) Milan Tino 13/8, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Ludlow three starts back; effective 2-2 1/2m; in form, good mark on hurdle form and progressing over fences; leading contender. Hasn't kicked on from his win at Ludlow in December but could still have big part to play. |
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3rd (3) (3/1 +40%)Blacksamssenorita |
3/1(+40%) | (3) Blacksamssenorita 3/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest where let down by jumping; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; inconsistent but remains unexposed. Won on chase debut then didn't jump well at Wincanton where pulled up; remains of interest. |

Black Hawk Eagle finished a well-beaten third in a class 3 event at Kempton in October, but will appreciate this drop in grade and may get closer. Blacksamssenorita didn't give her true showing when pulled up at Wincanton and might be worth another chance, but they both could struggle to beat MILAN TINO. Tom George's gelding only found a subsequent winner too good at Leicester on his most recent outing and the assessor was kind to drop him 2lb.

Chepstow has brought the best out of THE WINSLOW BOY in his light career and he earns the vote ahead of the mare Blacksamssenorita.
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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) (5/4 +50%)Overabottleofred |
5/4(+50%) | (3) Overabottleofred 5/4, Unseated in a handicap chase at Taunton latest; unsuited by drop in trip previously; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; mark still looks fair if bouncing back back up in distance. Easy winner of a similar race at Huntingdon last April; these conditions suit; contender. |
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(4) (5/2 -25%)Queens Wish |
5/2(-25%) | (4) Queens Wish 5/2, Ran to form 19l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; that form boosted in Eider; off a short-break; effective 2-3m, acts on good to soft and good; good mark on form for old yard over hurdles. Won a Southwell novice handicap chase in November; fair run over 3m3f last time; chance. |
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(2) (4/1 -78%)Malaita |
4/1(-78%) | (2) Malaita 4/1, Back to form down in grade 6 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; tongue-tie first time; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m1f, best on decent ground; in form. Two wins over fences, both over 2m4f; fair 3rd in 2m4f mares' chase last time; a possible. |
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(1) (11/2 +15%)Musique De Fee |
11/2(+15%) | (1) Musique De Fee 11/2, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kempton most recent; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 3m, suited by sound surface; generally consistent over hurdles; yet to take to chasing but unexposed in this sphere; interesting. Five-time hurdle winner; fair form over fences; ground suits; interesting on stable debut. |

Despite the small field this looks an open contest, with QUEENS WISH the most reliable after four top-three finishes in a row, including a win at Southwell in November. Third over further in the Lincolnshire National here on Boxing Day, she has been dropped 2lb and gets in off bottom weight. Overabottleofred unseated at the first at Taunton, but a repeat of her Huntingdon victory last April would give her a big say. Musique De Fee intrigues on her first start for Mickey Bowen.

An easy winner at Huntingdon last April, OVERABOTTLEOFRED is taken to beat Queens Wish, who is unexposed over fences.
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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 | 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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(25) (7/2 +30%)Zelani |
7/2(+30%) | (25) Zelani 7/2, New Bay gelding; dam very useful at 12f and won on debut for this yard; hood first time; drawn on wing of large field; of interest. Dam won over 1m2f and is a half-sister to a 1m4f Group 3 scorer, may need further, hooded. |
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(18) (6/1 +63%)Power Strike |
6/1(+63%) | (18) Power Strike 6/1, Fair effort on debut well beaten in a 3yo race at Dundalk only start; 1m+ and sound surfaces should suit; strong sort, should make normal improvement. Never a threat in a recent 1m maiden at Dundalk, 5-1 then, likely to be capable of better. |
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(22) (6/1 +67%)Templenoe |
6/1(+67%) | (22) Templenoe 6/1, Very promising debut beaten 6l in a maiden at Galway on debut; returning from a break; squeak with improvement possible. Started slowly in a 7f maiden at Galway, showwd up quite well, should be more mature now. |
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(15) (6/1 +33%)Kenough |
6/1(+33%) | (15) Kenough 6/1, 90,000 euros Kendargent gelding; full-brother to Strassia, very smart at 15f; another half brother a Listed winner in France; top trainer; of interest. Interesting on the strength of a barrier trial at Leopardstown last August for Diego Dias. |
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(20) (6/1 +0%)Scientific |
6/1(+0%) | (20) Scientific 6/1, Wootton Bassett colt; half-brother to Taniyar, high-class at 7f; another half sister a Group winner; dam very smart at 12f winning at Listed level; top course jockey/trainer combination; top trainer; likely type. Half-brother by Wootton Bassett to six winners, including three Pattern scorers, Moore up. |
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(4) (7/1 +18%)Navinsky |
7/1(+18%) | (4) Navinsky 7/1, Improved but probably challaenged a bit too early up in trip when second beaten a neck in a maiden at Navan latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 10f, acts on good; drop in trip not ideal on return but does set the standard on form. Went very close in a 1m2f maiden at Navan on second run, most appealing of those with form. |
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(21) (7/1 -100%)Shaftesbury Avenue |
7/1(-100%) | (21) Shaftesbury Avenue 7/1, $1,000,000 Maxfield colt; top course trainer; top trainer; half brother a multiple Grade 1 winner in US; no forlorn stable second string. Half-brother to US Grade 1 winner Up To The Mark, heavy ground hardly ideal for debut. |
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(13) (15/2 +66%)Hassaniya |
15/2(+66%) | (13) Hassaniya 15/2, Well beaten on debut beaten 9 1/4l in an auction race at Naas on debut; top jockey booked so likely capable of better but plenty more needed. Third in a barrier trial before a mid-field run last autumn, Colin Keane takes the ride. |
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(23) (16/1 +36%)Victory Tip |
16/1(+36%) | (23) Victory Tip 16/1, 10,000 euros Invincible Army gelding; half-brother to Kraken Filly, very useful at 11f; wide draw; yard can get first time out winners in both codes. Half-brother to three minor winners, stable also runs twice-raced 4yo Spanish Rising. |
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(7) (25/1 -39%)Spanish Rising |
25/1(-39%) | (7) Spanish Rising 25/1, Ran to form, had every chance when second beaten a length in a maiden at Ripon latest; drawn on wing of large field; effective 10f, acts on good; showed promise when trained in UK, latest form had knocks. Second over 1m2f at Ripon, likely to find a few of the year-younger contingent too strong. |
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(10) (28/1 +15%)Clonbun |
28/1(+15%) | (10) Clonbun 28/1, Modest debut well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; off a short-break; effective 1m, acts on AW; should improve a little for initial experience. Had a run at Dundalk in January, made some late headway, considerable improvement needed. |
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(11) (33/1 +59%)Darius Dark |
33/1(+59%) | (11) Darius Dark 33/1, Ran to form down the field in a maiden here most recent; returning from a break; dam a winner up to 1m5f; type to do better handicapping over further. Improved from debut when finishing in mid-field over C&D in November; gelded since. |
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(1) (40/1 0%)Eagle's Quest |
40/1(0%) | (1) Eagle's Quest 40/1, Ran to form when winning an auction hurdle at Fairyhouse by 1 1/4l last time; wide draw; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; hurdles winner likely to find this inadequate test on the Flat. Recent maiden hurdle winner, mid-field over 1m4f on only Flat start, 1m may be inadequate. |
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(3) (50/1 +24%)Majestic King |
50/1(+24%) | (3) Majestic King 50/1, Fair debut well beaten in a maiden at Ballinrobe only start; returning from long layoff; wide draw; bred to be suited by around 1m; likely to need this. Cheap Godolphin cast-off, big price when down the field at Ballinrobe on only start. |
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(6) (50/1 +38%)Purple Moon |
50/1(+38%) | (6) Purple Moon 50/1, Ribchester gelding; half-brother to Naga Eye, poor at 7f; wide draw; yard has gone more than 2 years without a winner; best watched. Ribchester gelding, unraced dam has Melbourne Cup second Purple Moon close up in pedigree. |
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(2) (66/1 -32%)Joe Cool |
66/1(-32%) | (2) Joe Cool 66/1, Below form up in class down the field in an auction race at Navan most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 9f, acts on yielding; likely to need this. Ran twice in the early part of last season, absent since, likely to need a handicap mark. |
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(5) (80/1 -142%)Pedro The Poet |
80/1(-142%) | (5) Pedro The Poet 80/1, Promising debut finishing well having missed the break when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk latest; effective 12f, acts on AW; likely to find this drop in trip unsuitable. Ran well at 200-1 in a 1m4f Dundalk maiden last month, may find this trip a bit sharp.. |
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(17) (80/1 -60%)One Ten |
80/1(-60%) | (17) One Ten 80/1, 23,000 euros Zelzal gelding whose dam was unraced; others have more appealing pedigree. E23,000 yearling, second foal, dam unraced half-sister to a US Graded stakes-placed winner. |
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(19) (125/1 -25%)Private Larry |
125/1(-25%) | (19) Private Larry 125/1, Made too much use of in cheekpieces and didn't stay beaten 9l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; wide draw; yet to show any reliable form. No encouragement from two Dundalk runs at different trips (6f and 1m2f-plus). |
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(12) (125/1 0%)Emily's Boy |
125/1(0%) | (12) Emily's Boy 125/1, Better effort up in trip on second start down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; drawn on wing of large field; off a short-break; yet to show much ability. Two Dundalk runs, lost ground at the start on debut, no excuse on the second attempt. |
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(14) (150/1 -50%)Kart Of Gold |
150/1(-50%) | (14) Kart Of Gold 150/1, Probably didn't stay down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; tongue-tie first time; speedily-bred; drop in trip called for but lots to find. Fitted with a tongue-tie after two undistinguished runs at Dundalk, safe to rule out. |
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(9) (250/1 -150%)Basilano |
250/1(-150%) | (9) Basilano 250/1, Equiano gelding; dam poor at 7f at 2yo; dam failed to beat a rival home on the Flat; best watched. First foal, dam of little account, half-sister to US dirt winners, heavy ground not ideal. |
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(8) (250/1 -100%)Areyousure |
250/1(-100%) | (8) Areyousure 250/1, Better effort second start up in trip well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk latest; acts on AW; yet to show any accurately measurable form. Soundly beaten in two outings at Dundalk last month, unlikely to feature. |
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(24) (300/1 -50%)Willwallybethere |
300/1(-50%) | (24) Willwallybethere 300/1, Eased but showed no sign of ability well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; wide draw; middle-distance bred; all to prove. Tailed off in a mid-distance maiden at Dundalk in January, can be ruled out. |

NAVINSKY was just edged out late on when second at Navan in September and may be able to go one better now. The Zarak gelding went down by a neck to Railwayview Lady that day and had recent Cheltenham Festival winner Saratoga back in third. Ryan Moore rides Scientific so he looks the pick of the Ballydoyle newcomers. The Wootton Bassett colt is a half-brother to Group 3 winners Taniyar, Tanaza and Tarawa. Stablemate Shaftesbury Avenue is a half-brother to three-time US Grade 1 winner Up To The Mark, while Spanish Rising is another to consider.

Ryan Moore's mount Scientific has to be taken seriously, but the experience gained at two by NAVINSKY may be decisive
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) (10/11 +60%)Risk De Pluie |
10/11(+60%) | (1) Risk De Pluie 10/11, Improved, scored with a bit in hand landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on any; consistent and last win hinted at more to come. Did it well over C&D last month; major player again despite 7lb rise. |
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(7) (7/2 +71%)Rule Me In |
7/2(+71%) | (7) Rule Me In 7/2, Outpaced, too much to do after series of errors when fourth beaten 25l in a handicap chase at Southwell latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, may need some slight give; jumping must improve to figure over fences, worth drop in class. Beaten upwards of around 25l in four starts over fences despite having been well backed. |
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(2) (4/1 -20%)Jaipaletemps |
4/1(-20%) | (2) Jaipaletemps 4/1, Scored by 5 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Taunton three starts back; returned to form second beaten 4l off 118 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by cut; progressive for new yard. Enjoyed a fine time of it since returning in November, but may be at his best over shorter. |
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(6) (10/1 +44%)Tommys Charm |
10/1(+44%) | (6) Tommys Charm 10/1, Continued in poor form comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time; effective 2m4f-3m, likes plenty of cut; plenty to prove at present. Finally managed to complete at Ludlow last month, but was still well beaten; lots to prove. |
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(3) (12/1 -33%)Ballybreeze |
12/1(-33%) | (3) Ballybreeze 12/1, Didn't pick up on the soft ground, needed run comfortably held in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 2m, wants sound surface; still on fair mark if getting decent ground but stamina concerns. 2-2 over fences here, albeit at 2m; back from another absence and stamina not yet proven. |

RISK DE PLUIE produced a career-best effort when running out a comfortable winner over C&D last month and the manner of that display suggests the seven-year-old is capable of backing it up. Ballybreeze has to be of interest stepping up in trip on his return from a break after struggling at Cheltenham in November, while Jaipaletemps appeals most of the remainder.

There was lots to like about the way RISK DE PLUIE got off the mark over fences over C&D last month and a 7lb rise may not stop him.
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) (1/1 +80%)Trust House |
1/1(+80%) | (1) Trust House 1/1, Needed run, never put into the race behind stablemate beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts with cut; progressive before lay off, could come on for latest. Flat winner; won a Leicester novice h'cap in December 2024; fair form since; a possible. |
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(4) (5/2 -54%)Kalkaroo |
5/2(-54%) | (4) Kalkaroo 5/2, Scored by a short-head off a 2lb lower mark here penultimate start; every chance, ran to form third beaten 3l off 95 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on good to soft and good; remains well treated on maiden form. Two wins over hurdles, the latest over C&D; goes on any ground and is one with a chance. |
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(3) (9/2 +18%)Raffles Nobu |
9/2(+18%) | (3) Raffles Nobu 9/2, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts with cut; hinting at better of late but drying ground not sure to suit. Juvenile hurdle winner in France; some fair form since; on a career-low mark; a possible. |
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(6) (11/1 -83%)Bunker Bay |
11/1(-83%) | (6) Bunker Bay 11/1, Went clear, made too much use of beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft; in fair form in both codes. Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles; fair third at Musselburgh last time; this stronger. |
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(2) (14/1 -367%)Iamyouare |
14/1(-367%) | (2) Iamyouare 14/1, Ran to form back from break on stable debut 7 1/4l third in a maiden hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee most recent run; effective 2m3f, acts on good and soft; could build on first start for yard now handicapping. Ex-Irish; creditable third in a mares' maiden on stable debut; interesting on h'cap debut. |
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(5) (66/1 +0%)Little Soiree |
66/1(+0%) | (5) Little Soiree 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; won weak race, inconsistent. Huntingdon winner for Chris Gordon in May; bought for £2,000 in July; below-par since. |

KALKAROO is the only course and distance winner in this line up after scoring by a short-head in February, and was far from disgraced when third at Plumpton, beaten three lengths at the line after racing on the pace before weakening late on. Dropped 1lb for that he could get back to winning ways at the expense of Iamyouare, who makes his handicap debut after finishing third at Bangor on her first start for Donald McCain. Trust House and Bunker Bay might do battle for the minor placing.

C&D winner KALKAROO is taken to win his second race of the season. The unexposed handicap debutant, Iamyouare, is next best.
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 | 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) (9/2 +10%)Kakori |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Kakori 9/2, Too much to do down in trip in race dominated from front, worth marking up beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; returning from a break; effective 1m, bred for longer trips; mark looks lenient, unexposed. Promise on heavy on h'cap debut in October, 1m should suit, big player off same mark. |
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(25) (7/1 +42%)Starting Monday |
7/1(+42%) | (25) Starting Monday 7/1, Ran to form just flattening out late up in trip when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap at Galway latest; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 8-10f, suited by testing ground; inconsistent veteran has slipped to attractive mark. C&D winner off 19lb higher in 2021, no joy since but has gone well fresh, not discounted. |
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(8) (8/1 +33%)Goldrush Kid |
8/1(+33%) | (8) Goldrush Kid 8/1, Won this last year; made too much use of down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; yet to find suitable conditions over hurdles; improvement needed back hurdling. Won this last year off 2lb higher when well backed, market will reveal expectations. |
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(12) (8/1 +33%)Genuine Jim |
8/1(+33%) | (12) Genuine Jim 8/1, Ran to form but made bit too much use of up in trip, may not have stayed beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time; returning from a break; effective 7-8f, suited by soft; inconsistent, drop in trip may suit. Two-time winner on soft, has won here over 7f, goes well fresh, place shout. |
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(14) (11/1 +56%)Convincing |
11/1(+56%) | (14) Convincing 11/1, Ran to form well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; in poor form over hurdles of late; well treated on autumn Flat form; place claims but maiden status a concern. Close third at Naas in October, 1lb lower now and fit from hurdling, can't discount. |
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(6) (12/1 -9%)La Tulipe Noire |
12/1(-9%) | (6) La Tulipe Noire 12/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cork latest; in good form prior; returning from a break; drawn on wing of large field; yet to find suitable conditions over hurdles; bit to prove back hurdling. Two wins last year, close third here on last Flat start, up 3lb, lacks a run. |
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(24) (12/1 0%)Simpson's Paradox |
12/1(0%) | (24) Simpson's Paradox 12/1, Never threatened having missed the break beaten 5l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; wide draw; effective 1m, suited by cut; out of form in both codes. On long losing run, well below best in 2025, beaten 5l on AW latest, others preferred. |
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(21) (12/1 +40%)Timandi |
12/1(+40%) | (21) Timandi 12/1, Far too keen in front, stopped quickly down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; effective up to 11f, acts on soft, AW; unreliable maiden. Maiden, fit from AW but best form is over further, unraced on heavy, a bit to prove. |
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(23) (12/1 +40%)Cordouan |
12/1(+40%) | (23) Cordouan 12/1, Never threatened having missed the break beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap here last time; tongue-tie first time; wide draw; effective 7-10f, acts on soft, good to firm, AW; form tailed off last year. Two-time winner at 7f, handles soft but probably best watched on seasonal return. |
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(10) (14/1 +0%)Captain Ciano |
14/1(+0%) | (10) Captain Ciano 14/1, Never threatened having missed the break beaten 5l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; trainer in form; usually held up; wide draw; effective 10f, acts on soft and AW; inconsistent in short career, needs to leave reappearance form behind. Good second at Gowran last April, strip fitter for AW run latest, could go well. |
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(7) (20/1 +20%)Electric Beauty |
20/1(+20%) | (7) Electric Beauty 20/1, Up in trip, may not have stayed beaten 9l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 7-9f, acts on soft, good and AW; struggling of late. Won two last season, below best on AW in Feb', remains 4lb above last win, watch. |
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(26) (20/1 +20%)Hell Left Loose |
20/1(+20%) | (26) Hell Left Loose 20/1, Up in trip, didn't stay beaten 10l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; drawn on wing of large field; effective 6-8f, suited by cut, acts on AW; back below last winning mark but needs more. Has won on heavy, on the go since May 2025 and form has dipped, may be on tough mark. |
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(17) (20/1 +39%)Mogwli |
20/1(+39%) | (17) Mogwli 20/1, Never threatened under more reserved tactics down the field in a handicap here most recent; in good form prior; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good; inconsistent veteran remains competitively weighted. Course winner at 6f, has won at 1m on heavy, runner up in this in 2024 off 8lb higher. |
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(19) (25/1 -14%)Lough Leane |
25/1(-14%) | (19) Lough Leane 25/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; returning from a break; effective 8-12f; largely out of form since move from UK. Six-time AW winner, lost way after early promise for this yard, might prefer better ground. |
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(18) (28/1 -273%)Tara Na Ri |
28/1(-273%) | (18) Tara Na Ri 28/1, Ran to form beaten 8l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; returning from a break; effective 1m, acts with cut; consistent in maidens, opening mark fair and top jockey booked. Unexposed handicap debutant, minor maiden promise, Keane booked, check market. |
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(2) (28/1 +15%)Kilmood Susan |
28/1(+15%) | (2) Kilmood Susan 28/1, Outpaced, below form down in trip down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent; effective 5-7f, acts on good and with cut; inconsistent, flattered by maiden win, stamina concerns up in trip. 5f maiden winner (good), new yard, has gone well fresh but this trip a query. |
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(9) (33/1 -83%)Satono Chevalier |
33/1(-83%) | (9) Satono Chevalier 33/1, Up in trip, may not have stayed beaten 10l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; visor first time; effective up to 10-12f, acts on AW; back in form of late over winter off reduced mark, may find this inadequate test. Three-time AW winner at 1m4f, 0-11 on turf, trip and ground queries here, new headgear. |
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(15) (33/1 -50%)Rampage |
33/1(-50%) | (15) Rampage 33/1, No obvious excuse beaten 8l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective 8-9f, acts on soft, good, AW; generally consistent. Two-time turf winner, below best when last seen in November, might need this run. |
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(3) (33/1 -32%)Zabriskie Point |
33/1(-32%) | (3) Zabriskie Point 33/1, Never travelled well beaten in a handicap at Dundalk latest; effective up to 7f with cut; slow starts an issue, needs more. Hasn't really fired for this yard, modest AW form recently, mark sliding but needs more. |
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(1) (33/1 -18%)Raybiya |
33/1(-18%) | (1) Raybiya 33/1, Unsuited by drop in trip beaten 9l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective 10-12f, may need easy ground; fair mark on French form likely to find this inadequate test. Promise on stable debut last July, poor twice since, best form on better ground. |
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(16) (40/1 -186%)Arch Enemy |
40/1(-186%) | (16) Arch Enemy 40/1, Yard won this last year; up in trip, may not have stayed down the field in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recent; tongue-tie first time; effective 12f, yet to fully convince with stamina for further; in poor form in both codes. Dual-purpose, out of form for over a year in both codes, tongue tie now tried. |
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(20) (40/1 +0%)Your Out Of Line |
40/1(+0%) | (20) Your Out Of Line 40/1, Continued in poor form down the field in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown most recent; wide draw; effective 1m, acts with cut; plenty to prove. Heavy defeats over hurdles for this yard, modest Flat form, watch on h'cap debut. |
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(27) (50/1 -150%)Elman |
50/1(-150%) | (27) Elman 50/1, Pulled up in a 4yo hurdle at Ascot latest; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; failed to build on debut last summer; bit to prove back on the Flat. No sign yet of winning potential, new headgear for h'cap bow, watch; reserve. |
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(13) (66/1 -100%)Lady Mary Heath |
66/1(-100%) | (13) Lady Mary Heath 66/1, Ran to form, step up in trip needed beaten 7l in a maiden here last time; one for handicaps and longer trip should suit but likely to need this. Not much impact in maidens last year, can only watch on handicap debut. |
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(11) (80/1 -60%)Royal Alliance |
80/1(-60%) | (11) Royal Alliance 80/1, Never threatened having missed the break down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; out of form for new yard. Shown little since joining this yard, tongue tie now tried, hard to fancy. |
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(22) (80/1 -60%)Toy Soldier |
80/1(-60%) | (22) Toy Soldier 80/1, Far too free down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; off a short-break; suited by 7f, acts on any though unproven AW; claiming win not backed up by handicap form. Heavy defeats at huge odds all six starts for this yard, unlikely. |

KAKORI showed progression last season and may be able to make a winning return here. The Le Havre filly stayed on nicely to finish fifth in testing conditions on her handicap debut at Gowran last October. The four-year-old looks open to further improvement this term. La Tulipe Noire ran well over seven furlongs here in November and she's capable of getting involved. Former C&D winner Starting Monday is a fairly consistent sort and is another who could make his presence felt.

CAPTAN CIANO went close on his second start in a handicap at Gowran last April and should strip fitter for a run at Dundalk last month
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) (2/1 +50%)Cool Customer |
2/1(+50%) | (2) Cool Customer 2/1, Finished strongly, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test 2l third in a bumper at Hereford most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, soft; point form franked, in form in bumpers, may get further in time. Ran well to be placed in both bumpers in the winter and he holds leading claims. |
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(5) (4/1 0%)L'aurige |
4/1(0%) | (5) L'aurige 4/1, Improved when winning a maiden point at Ballycrystal by 35l last time; returning from a break; point winner, yard can get first time out winners in this sphere. Point winner; new stable does well in bumpers and he could have a part to play. |
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(6) (5/1 +17%)Moments Away |
5/1(+17%) | (6) Moments Away 5/1, Ran to form, needed run 3l third in a bumper at Fairyhouse most recent run; off a short-break; effective at 2m on good; latest form franked, more to come for new yard and could win soon. Placed on both starts in Ireland and could be in the mix on his stable debut. |
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(8) (12/1 -85%)Snufflepot |
12/1(-85%) | (8) Snufflepot 12/1, 90,000 euros Maxios gelding; dam fair at 12f and a hurdles winner; worth a check in the betting. 90,000euros 3yo; respected trainer does very well in bumpers; could be bang there on debut. |
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(7) (12/1 +14%)Royal Rocket |
12/1(+14%) | (7) Royal Rocket 12/1, Masterstroke gelding; half-brother to Disco Daisy, fair at 19f; dam fair at 16f; dam a flat winner; market can guide. From a family connections have done well with and he's not ruled out on debut. |
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(1) (18/1 -64%)Azlad |
18/1(-64%) | (1) Azlad 18/1, Promising debut 4l winner of a Maiden Point at Alnwick on debut; point winner, yard can get them ready first time. Won British maiden point in December and brings potential to this first rules start. |
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(10) (25/1 -56%)Lido Light |
25/1(-56%) | (10) Lido Light 25/1, Yard won this last year; £7,000 Masterstroke gelding; half-brother to Unfinished Busines, moderate at 16f; yard has fantastic record in this discipline; of interest. Trainer won this with a 4yo newcomer last season (9-1 from 16-1); not ruled out on debut. |
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(3) (33/1 0%)He's Tailor Made |
33/1(0%) | (3) He's Tailor Made 33/1, 65,000 euros Wings Of Eagles gelding; half-brother to Cobbler's Boy, useful at 16f; trainer in form but better known for flat exploits. Newcomer; stable among the winners on the Flat but 0-8 in bumpers in the last five seasons. |

Snufflepot is an interesting newcomer for owners Gordon and Su Hall, who enjoyed a terrific week at the Cheltenham Festival with Old Park Star winning the Supreme and Act Of Innocence running really well in the Turners, but the vote goes to MOMENTS AWAY. Third in a Fairyhouse bumper behind a winner who ran with credit in the Champion Bumper, that form appears the strongest on offer. Just For Dad was pitched into a Listed bumper at Ascot on debut and could leave that effort behind, while Cool Customer is another capable of being in the mix.

Having been thrown in at the deep end in a Listed bumper on his debut, JUST FOR DAD is taken to get off the mark at the second attempt.
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