There were 37 Races on Thursday 13th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 13th February 2025
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(11) Karamoja 6/4, Placed in 2 bumpers and a listed newcomers' hurdle in France in 2023 and posted solid third of 18 in novice at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) on debut for Willie Mullins in December. Quick turnaround possibly caught her out when pulled up at Limerick later that month. Well worth another chance. Questions to answer after Limerick run but much respected on C&D run.
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18
2nd (18) (9/1 +25%) Whatsupnellie
9
9/1(+25%)
(18) Whatsupnellie 9/1, Improved with each start over hurdles to date, shaping like one who will stay further still when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, soft) 31 days ago. Blinkers/hood now reached for and she could well be up to playing a part. Recent Punchestown third augurs well; headgear combination tried and place claims again.
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1
3rd (1) (8/1 +33%) Neon Diamond
8
8/1(+33%)
(1) Neon Diamond 8/1, Fair winner at 19f in bumpers and built on hurdles debut effort when seventh of 17 in mares' maiden at Limerick (20f. soft) 7 weeks ago. Represents top yard and likely she's capable of better still. Bumper winner; okay hurdles form but more needed to play a major role.
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6
4th (6) (16/1 -45%) Are You Busy
16
16/1(-45%)
(6) Are You Busy 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, stepped up on debut effort when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 28 days ago, better placed than most. That may not prove her limit and not without each-way hope. Fairyhouse run encouraging; could have more to offer.
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14
5th (14) (20/1 0%) Penelope's Charm
20
20/1(0%)
(14) Penelope's Charm 20/1, Modest hurdler. Fifteenth of 16 in bumper (7/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 27 days ago, heavily eased off. Switches back to hurdles bow and others make greater appeal. Placed bumper form but pulled up sole hurdles attempt; others preferred.
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3
6th (3) (7/4 +42%) Twentyfourcarrot
1.75
7/4(+42%)
(3) Twentyfourcarrot 7/4, Fair bumper winner who reportedly bled when pulled up on hurdles bow in December but much more like it when second of 13 in mares' maiden at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Up to playing her part with a repeat up in trip. Recent second here over slightly shorter trip; should make a bold bid.
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9
7th (9) (150/1 -50%) Dollymount
150
150/1(-50%)
(9) Dollymount 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 19 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Navan (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 68 days ago. Well held in two bumpers and Navan maiden hurdle in December; may need more time.
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2
8th (2) (10/1 -233%) Reina Del Mar
10
10/1(-233%)
(2) Reina Del Mar 10/1, Promising individual. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 40/1, 14¼ lengths eighth of 10 to Hey Sunshine in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 65 days ago. Remains open to improvement back in calmer waters and she's one to consider. Will appreciate drop back to maiden company but needs to jump better.
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15
9th (15) (200/1 0%) She's Got Gears
200
200/1(0%)
(15) She's Got Gears 200/1, Lucky Speed mare. Fourth in a point but friendless in the betting and was always behind when eighth of 14 in mares' maiden on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse (18.4f) 33 days ago. Modest form in two point-to-points and tailed off on recent hurdles debut at Fairyhouse.
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5
|F| (5) (18/1 +10%) Arctic Piper
18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Arctic Piper 18/1, Fair in bumpers but only modest form in this sphere to date, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Handicaps will prove more suitable. Maiden form ordinary; tongue-tie now fitted.
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8
10th (8) (40/1 -60%) Diamond Approach
40
40/1(-60%)
(8) Diamond Approach 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, fell in novice hurdle at this course (19.4f, soft) 72 days ago, third when coming down 2 out. This should reveal more. Headstrong sort soundly beaten in a bumper and two attempts hurdling.
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12
11th (12) (100/1 +0%) Leading Endeavour
100
100/1(+0%)
(12) Leading Endeavour 100/1, Leading Light mare who won a point in November but looked a longer-term project starting out under Rules when eighth of 12 in a mares' maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse 8 days ago. Points' winner never sighted in Fairyhouse mares maiden hurdle 8 days ago.
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13
12th (13) (100/1 0%) Paul's Dream
100
100/1(0%)
(13) Paul's Dream 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 17 days ago, keeping on gradually straight. Looks the type who will do better in low-grade handicaps on the back of this. Mild promise in decent maidens at Cork and Punchestown so don't rule out entirely.
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10
13th (10) (100/1 -52%) Great Bird
100
100/1(-52%)
(10) Great Bird 100/1, Westerner mare who looked one for the longer-term when seventh of 10 in maiden hurdle at Gowran (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Never sighted (66-1 shot) on recent hurdles debut at Gowran; likely best watched for now.
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17
14th (17) (80/1 -220%) Taketwotoone
80
80/1(-220%)
(17) Taketwotoone 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 11 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 16 days ago, second when mistake last and no extra. Handicaps after this promise to be more her thing. Mild promise in maidens at Tramore and Limerick (heavy); lots more likely needed here.
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4
15th (4) (250/1 -25%) Aravcaria
250
250/1(-25%)
(4) Aravcaria 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) on NH debut, struggling from 3 out. Off 8 months. Dropped out tamely and pulled up on belated debut at Tramore last May; can only be watched.
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7
16th (7) (250/1 -25%) Connemara Shore
250
250/1(-25%)
(7) Connemara Shore 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 62 days ago, pulled up after 4 out. Passed over. Nothing to take from three attempts hurdling last year.
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16
|PU| (16) (300/1 -50%) Snowshaan
300
300/1(-50%)
(16) Snowshaan 300/1, Limited impact in a couple of bumpers and proved too free when pulled up on hurdles bow in a Fairyhouse maiden (25.2f) in December. Passed over now dropped back in trip. Didn't settle and dropped out quickly on hurdles bow at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie now fitted.
KARAMOJA didn't give her true running at Limerick over Christmas and is worth another chance. She had shaped with promise when third, behind smart stablemate Karafon, on her Irish debut here earlier that month. Having also been placed in Listed company in France she has shown enough to make her hard to beat here if in top form. Reina Del Mar takes a drop in class now having been well held in Listed company last time. She had been runner-up to a decent sort in Blue Mosque on her hurdling debut and is entitled to play a bigger role now. Twentyfourcarrot ran well despite being no match for Grainne A Chroi here last month and may reach the frame again.
KARAMOJA had excuses on the back of a relatively quick turnaround when pulled up at Limerick over Christmas and, boasting a positive profile prior to that, Willie Mullins' mare is well worth another chance to get back on the up. Reina del Mar leaves the impression she has more to give and returned to calmer waters, she's a threat. Twentyfourcarrot and Whatsupnellie complete the shortlist.
Despite a tame effort last time, KARAMOJA may be worth another chance judged on her C&D third on yard debut in December
(9) King Of Answers 7/1, Point runner-up who was third at Bangor only start in bumpers. After 16 months off, finished sixth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdling debut 4 weeks ago and he's likely to need further in time. Point runner-up who may have needed last month's hurdle debut; each-way possible.
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13
2nd (13) (3/1 -71%) Carrig Kate
3
3/1(-71%)
(13) Carrig Kate 3/1, Winning pointer who made the frame sole outing in bumpers and fair form in 2 hurdle starts to date, a late blunder costing her when second of 8 in a Bangor novice (23.2f, soft) in November. Leading contender. Point winner who has been runner-up on both hurdle starts and holds strong claims.
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7
3rd (7) (40/1 -82%) Grangeclare Diego
40
40/1(-82%)
(7) Grangeclare Diego 40/1, Won 2 of his 8 start in points. Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when well-beaten third of 6 in novice at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) on hurdling bow 23 days ago. Looks one for further down the line. Two British point wins but well beaten on rules debut and may be one for further down line.
4
8
4th (8) (16/5 -7%) Jo Coko
3.2
16/5(-7%)
(8) Jo Coko 16/5, Purchased for £105,000 after winning an Irish point and has shaped encouragingly when placed both starts in maiden hurdles, third of 9 at Ayr (24.3f, soft) on his latest outing 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Point winner; placed on both hurdle starts; drops in trip but still a leading player.
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12
5th (12) (11/4 -10%) St Olan's Well
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(12) St Olan's Well 11/4, Runner-up only start in Irish points back in November 2023 and offered something to work on when third of 11 in maiden at Ayr (20.4f, soft) on hurdling debut 42 days ago. Could be in the mix with improvement to come. Has shown promise in a point and a maiden hurdle; in good hands to progress.
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10
6th (10) (14/1 0%) Norah's Legacy
14
14/1(0%)
(10) Norah's Legacy 14/1, Some encouragement in bumpers and was helped by longer trip when runner-up in a Catterick novice (19.3f) on hurdling debut. Ran to similar level when fourth in maiden over C&D (good to soft) last time, but more needed in this contest. Fair efforts on both hurdle starts but improvement needed to pose a serious threat today.
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4
7th (4) (12/1 -20%) Double Digits
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Double Digits 12/1, Irish point winner and was leading when fell 3 out on final outing in November 2023. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth in maiden at this course (16.9f, good to soft) on hurdling debut last month, so he could take a step forward. Well beaten on rules debut but may have needed it; the form of his point win reads well.
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3
8th (3) (400/1 -100%) Dartmhor
400
400/1(-100%)
(3) Dartmhor 400/1, Down the field in a pair of bumpers and hasn't fared any better in novice hurdles last 2 starts, well-beaten eighth of 12 at this C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago. Needs to leave his previous efforts well behind. Down the field in his two bumpers; same story on both hurdle starts.
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6
9th (6) (6/1 +25%) Famous Liss
6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Famous Liss 6/1, Irish point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, only narrowly denied in a Hexham novice on third start. Faced a stiff task in Grade 2 at Haydock last month, so he could get back on track returned to calmer waters. Went close in novice hurdle at Hexham last June but unable to match that form since.
2
2
|PU| (2) (100/1 +50%) Dante's Inferno
100
100/1(+50%)
(2) Dante's Inferno 100/1, Ran to a fair level first 2 starts in bumpers. However, well held on final outing last season and has struggled in 2 maiden hurdles for current yard, reported to have breathing problem when pulled up last time. Best watched. Showed promise in bumpers in autumn 2023 but has struggled on his three starts since.
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1
|PU| (1) (300/1 -50%) Bogleyburn
300
300/1(-50%)
(1) Bogleyburn 300/1, Modest form at best in a trio of bumpers and went with little encouragement sent hurdling when well held in a Kelso novice (22.7f, good to soft) in December. Looks to be up against it. Tailed off at 250-1 on hurdle debut at Kelso in December.
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11
|PU| (11) (400/1 -1112%) Sambel Bay
400
400/1(-1112%)
(11) Sambel Bay 400/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam, little impact sole start over hurdles/in bumper, half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Flaygray. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Third foal; dam well beaten in bumper/2m6f hurdle; probably best watched on debut.
5
5
|PU| (5) (400/1 -300%) Dreamings Free
400
400/1(-300%)
(5) Dreamings Free 400/1, Remains a maiden after 9 starts over hurdles. In first-time tongue strap after 11 weeks off, first run since leaving John F. O'Neill when last of 11 in maiden at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 42 days ago. Has plenty to prove. Ex-Irish maiden who was tailed off at 200-1 on last month's stable debut at Ayr.
CARRIG KATE has improved with each start since beginning her career under Rules and she looks the one to beat if building on a narrow defeat over further at Bangor in November. Not beaten far at Ayr and Haydock the last twice, Jo Coko looks to be the main danger to the selection, while St Olan's Well is another to note after a promising Rules debut effort at Ayr last month.
CARRIG KATE improved from her hurdling debut when runner-up at Bangor last time, seeming likely to have won but for a mistake at the last, so she is taken to gain compensation this time around. The biggest threat could come from Jo Coko, who has made an encouraging start to his hurdling career, ahead of St Olan's Well.
Point winner CARRIG KATE has been a good second on both hurdle starts and is taken to get off the mark under rules.
(1) Addragoole 13/8, Fairly useful hurdler. Running creditably (in second) when fell last in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft, 13/8) 29 days ago. Sets a clear standard. Frustrating to follow and came down when beaten here last time; has ability but risky.
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16
2nd (16) (16/5 -42%) Yoradreamer
3.2
16/5(-42%)
(16) Yoradreamer 16/5, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Brother to bumper winner Lucky's Dream. Dam (h143), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) I'm So Lucky. Failed to meet expectations in Fairyhouse bumper over a year ago but retains potential. Last in a bumper on debut but nice pedigree and likely to do better; off 397 days.
3
11
3rd (11) (15/8 +53%) Saint Le Fort
1.875
15/8(+53%)
(11) Saint Le Fort 15/8, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft, 9/4) 136 days ago. Player. Encouraging debut despite errors and two good runs in defeat twice since; big player.
4
10
4th (10) (12/1 +0%) Mister Box
12
12/1(+0%)
(10) Mister Box 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in bumper (6/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good) on NH debut 49 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. 6th in Green Splendour's bumper in Dec; stamina on dam's suggests he may want further.
5th
7
5th (7) (100/1 +0%) Is Charlie Around
100
100/1(+0%)
(7) Is Charlie Around 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft, 100/1) on NH debut 47 days ago. Down in trip. 50-1 distant 5th over 2m5f on debut; form worked out but shorter trip may not suit.
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9
6th (9) (10/1 +60%) Mack The Chemist
10
10/1(+60%)
(9) Mack The Chemist 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 18 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 49 days ago. Shaped okay on debut but hasn't built on that; might be one for h'caps.
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6
7th (6) (12/1 +14%) Harry's Dream
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Harry's Dream 12/1, Fair hurdler. Below form ninth of 18 in novice hurdle (6/1) at this course (19.4f, soft) 72 days ago. Encouraging return but not in same form when tailed off here in Dec'; back down in trip.
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4
8th (4) (150/1 -127%) Comanche Moon
150
150/1(-127%)
(4) Comanche Moon 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Shown nothing in trio of maiden hurdle starts so far at big odds; best watched for now.
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15
9th (15) (100/1 -203%) Woodford Warrior
100
100/1(-203%)
(15) Woodford Warrior 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in bumper at Naas (16.2f, good to soft, 40/1) on NH debut 59 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Half-brother to Kitty's Light; well held 7th when 40s for a Naas bumper on debut.
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14
10th (14) (80/1 +20%) Weather Alert
80
80/1(+20%)
(14) Weather Alert 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 7/1, second of 13 in handicap at Thurles (16f, soft), clear of rest. Off 16 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 8/20 on last hurdle outing. Minor promise over timber in 2019; off since Oct' 2023; best watched back in this sphere.
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12
11th (12) (66/1 -230%) Sionainn
66
66/1(-230%)
(12) Sionainn 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft, 7/1) on NH debut 28 days ago. Tailed off in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and gelded since; may do better; second-string.
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5
12th (5) (200/1 +0%) Give Him A Chance
200
200/1(+0%)
(5) Give Him A Chance 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fourteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 10 days ago. Went close in a point but shown very little in two maiden hurdle starts.
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13
13th (13) (150/1 -50%) Tippinaway
150
150/1(-50%)
(13) Tippinaway 150/1, Doyen gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Magical King, stays 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Eamon High. Doyen gelding; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Magical King; one for further.
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17
14th (17) (200/1 +0%) Cabra Road
200
200/1(+0%)
(17) Cabra Road 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1 and hooded, eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 43 days ago. 125-1 and tailed off at Tramore on New Year's Day with first-time hood (retained).
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3
15th (3) (250/1 -67%) Choose Your Answer
250
250/1(-67%)
(3) Choose Your Answer 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 125/1) 62 days ago, not knocked about. Tailed off at huge odds in two maiden hurdles so far.
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8
16th (8) (50/1 -150%) Just For Luck
50
50/1(-150%)
(8) Just For Luck 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 8 in bumper at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Encouraging rules debut but form didn't work out and off 258 days.
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18
17th (18) (250/1 -25%) Inches Away
250
250/1(-25%)
(18) Inches Away 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Minor promise in 2 bumpers but tailed off in two maiden hurdle starts; best watched.
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2
18th (2) (250/1 -150%) Caught Again
250
250/1(-150%)
(2) Caught Again 250/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Libertarian gelding. Dam, little promise in bumpers/sole start over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser who became unreliable (stayed 23f) Il Duce. Libertarian gelding; 10,000eu 3yo; dam well beaten in bumpers/maiden hurdle; tough ask.
ADDRAGOOLE sets a good standard off his mark of 123 and can gain a deserved win. The Gatewood gelding was runner-up five times to start his career before finishing mid-division in a Leopardstown handicap. He was booked for second again here last month when taking a tired fall at the last, behind Funiculi Funicula, and can get his turn now. Saint Le Fort looks an obvious danger on his return. He was runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon when last seen in late September. Yoradreamer disappointed on his sole bumper start at Fairyhouse early last year but, given his connections, has to be respected on his hurdling debut.
ADDRAGOOLE sets a clear standard if over his last-flight fall here last month. Saint le Fort took a step forward when second at Roscommon in September, while Yoradreamer is clearly thought capable of better back from an absence.
Preference is for SAINT LE FORT who seems to be going the right way and he only found one too good on his return to action
(4) Casa Loupi 3/1, Returned from an absence to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (soft) last month. Only raised 3 lb and continues to look well treated on peak form. Won military riders' race over C&D three weeks ago and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; respected.
2
6
2nd (6) (11/1 +0%) Snapius
11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Snapius 11/1, Clicked for James Owen with a 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle success in December. Well held over hurdles at Leicester last month but bounced back with a creditable run on the Flat 10 days later. Blinkers off, visor back on. Won in December then well beaten next time, but has since run well on the Flat.
3
3
3rd (3) (3/1 +10%) Jackpot D'ainay
3
3/1(+10%)
(3) Jackpot D'ainay 3/1, Made the frame in both bumper last term and has continued the good work switched to hurdles this time round, getting off the mark at the third time of asking in 2m Market Rasen novice on Boxing Day. Respected handicap newcomer. Made all in Market Rasen novice; on a fair mark for handicap debut and open to improvement.
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7
4th (7) (11/2 +54%) Rip Wheeler
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(7) Rip Wheeler 11/2, Picked up for £31,000 after winning one of his 3 point starts. Best effort in maiden/novice hurdles this winter when well-held fourth over C&D (soft) last month and appeals as a potential improver now handicapping. British point winner who makes handicap debut off modest mark; check the betting.
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1
5th (1) (4/1 +33%) Raffles Nobu
4
4/1(+33%)
(1) Raffles Nobu 4/1, Fair hurdle winner in France for Marcel Rolland. Has joined a top stable for his career in Britain and has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Runner-up on final French start and has joined a top yard for his British career.
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5
6th (5) (15/2 -25%) Soigneux Bell
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(5) Soigneux Bell 15/2, Flat winner in France who readily landed juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last December. Only fifth at Huntingdon a month later but retains potential now handicapping after 13 months off. One of 3 runners from the stable and the betting should help guide to expectations. Juvenile hurdle winner last season; returns from absence and one to watch in the betting.
2
2
|U| (2) (28/1 -12%) Lass De La Blairie
28
28/1(-12%)
(2) Lass De La Blairie 28/1, Showed fair form when winning newcomers' hurdle at Pau (17.5f, soft) in December 2023. Not seen again until last of 6 at Haydock (2m, soft) nearly a year later. Entitled to come on for the outing but still probably best watched now switching to handicaps. Won on debut in France; down the field at Haydock on sole run since but not ruled out.
Raffles Nobu needs a betting check on his debut run for Nicky Henderson, while Jackpot D'ainay impressed when making all in novice company at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and should be a key player on his handicap debut. However, with Caoilin Quinn taking the ride on SOIGNEUX BELL, the unexposed five-year-old may be the pick of a trio representing an in-form yard. Lightly raced since joining the Moores, this represents a significant drop in class from his latest start and this could be a good starting point.
The Moore stable is triple handed, with CASA LOUPI selected to make light of a 3 lb rise for last month's C&D success. Jackpot d'Ainay likely has more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Raffles Nobu, a new recruit for the Nicky Henderson yard.
The lightly raced JACKPOT D'AINAY (nap) made all at Market Rasen last time and has potential off his opening mark. He's the selection.
(6) River Run Free 8/13, Well held in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of 2024 but this ex-pointer was a different proposition switched to fences and handicap company at Lingfield 13 days ago, beating 10 rivals in a first-time tongue tie (retained). Surprise if there isn't more to come. Left hurdles form behind with win on chase debut; up 6lb but still looks well treated..
2
3
2nd (3) (14/1 -27%) Ceolwulf
14
14/1(-27%)
(3) Ceolwulf 14/1, Made an encouraging return from a 16-month absence when 13 lengths third of 8 in a 21f Sedgefield handicap chase last February. It's a bit of a concern that he's been off again since but he's still an interesting runner in first-time cheekpieces. Returns from another year off, a 3lb drop and now with cheekpieces; could be competitive..
3
8
3rd (8) (12/1 -9%) Eric Carmen
12
12/1(-9%)
(8) Eric Carmen 12/1, Unreliable individual who typically didn't see things out when fourth over 19f at Catterick last month. Suspicion the wait for a first chase win will go on a bit longer. Fairly treated if judged on best chase effort but needs to better his recent form.
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5
4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Yes And Yes
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Yes And Yes 14/1, Matched his poor hurdles form sent chasing when fourth of 8 in 3m Ludlow handicap just under a year ago. The handicapper has dropped him 5 lb on the back of that but probably still best watched on his return to the track. 0-6; chase debut at Ludlow offered hope of improvement but he still has a bit to prove..
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4
5th (4) (7/2 -75%) We Got Your Back
3.5
7/2(-75%)
(4) We Got Your Back 7/2, On a hat-trick after 2m wins here and at Catterick in recent months. Has form over this far and a further 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. Hat-trick seeker; looked to have more to come latest; longer trip can help him find it..
7
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 +70%) Wexford Park
12
12/1(+70%)
(7) Wexford Park 12/1, Placed both starts in points but little show under Rules so far, including 3 handicap chases. Cheekpieces worn last time off, first-time blinkers on. 0-7 under rules and showed little in two chase starts last month, since a break..
2
2
|PU| (2) (40/1 -21%) Storm Of Light
40
40/1(-21%)
(2) Storm Of Light 40/1, Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact over fences for this yard. Hard to fancy. Well treated on his hurdles form with Olly Murphy; plenty to prove on chase efforts..
1
1
|PU| (1) (50/1 -257%) Ultra Viers
50
50/1(-257%)
(1) Ultra Viers 50/1, Runner-up twice in hunter chases over C&D. Absent since a lesser run at Cartmel last May but does look well treated on those C&D efforts if fully primed after 8 months off. Below par last twice but has run well here; could be competitive if ready after a break..
WE GOT YOUR BACK arrives here on the back of two victories in recent months and a 6lb rise for the latest of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, the unexposed River Run Free won on his chasing/handicap debut at Lingfield last time and is likely to have more improvement left to come. The rest all look to be up against it, but Eric Carmen is the pick of them.
RIVER RUN FREE should have more to offer on the back of his recent chase debut success and is taken to deny We Got Your Back the hat-trick. Ceolwulf has peak fitness to prove after nearly a year off but he has the potential for better after shaping well on his sole run last season.
Chase debut winner RIVER RUN FREE remains very unexposed and has the potential to follow up after a 6lb rise.
(1) Armed And Fabulous 13/8, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Ms Margaret Mullins but only modest form in maiden hurdles last season, seventh of 19 in mares' event at Navan when last seen 15 months ago. However, she's still one to note for her leading yard. Off 15 months since a good seventh at Navan; in excellent hands but lots more needed here.
2
6
2nd (6) (7/2 +0%) My Kiwi Girl
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(6) My Kiwi Girl 7/2, Irish point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, third of 5 in listed event at Haydock (18.9f) on her second start. Ran to similar level when runner-up in mares' maiden at Ayr (16f) last time and she can give another good account. Irish point winner; good second in 2m Ayr novice 23 days ago; she's well in the mix.
3
4
3rd (4) (16/1 -146%) Herja
16
16/1(-146%)
(4) Herja 16/1, In hood/tongue strap for debut, was sent off at big odds (100/1) but shaped encouragingly when fourth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Thurles in December, taking fourth on the line. Open to improvement so she could be thereabouts. Encouraging fourth in novice at Thurles on hurdling debut in December; can build on it.
4
3
4th (3) (9/4 -50%) Green Sky
2.25
9/4(-50%)
(3) Green Sky 9/4, Fairly useful winner on the Flat who has placed 3 times from 6 starts over hurdles, leaving Joseph O'Brien after final outing last season. Ran well when third of 24 in mares' maiden at Navan in November and she sets the standard. Good third of 21 in 2m Navan novice in November; holds leading form claims after a break.
5th
7
5th (7) (80/1 +20%) Snapaudaciaheros
80
80/1(+20%)
(7) Snapaudaciaheros 80/1, Made the frame all 3 outings in bumpers but little impact in 2 starts over hurdles so far, again finishing well held when seventh of 11 in maiden at this C&D last month. Major improvement required. Fair form in bumpers but yet to match that since sent hurdling; more is required.
6th
9
6th (9) (400/1 -100%) Lunar Rocks
400
400/1(-100%)
(9) Lunar Rocks 400/1, Maiden on the Flat and has offered little sent hurdling last 2 starts, always behind when sixth of 9 in novice at Ayr 24 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Offered little in a pair of novice hurdles at Musselburgh and Ayr this winter.
7th
5
7th (5) (11/2 +27%) Katira Du Mestivel
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(5) Katira Du Mestivel 11/2, Held every chance when exiting at the last in an Irish point and showed plenty when runner-up in mares' novice at Fontwell (19.1f) on hurdling debut in December. Too free at Windsor (16f) last time, but she's worth another chance back down in grade. Second at Fontwell but pulled up at Windsor since; worth another chance for in-form yard.
8th
8
8th (8) (33/1 -136%) Tuppence
33
33/1(-136%)
(8) Tuppence 33/1, Unseated on sole outing in France but, after 9 months off, she showed promise when fourth of 12 in a Kelso maiden in December. Possibly found the race coming too soon when well held back at Kelso 3 weeks later, so she's not ruled out. Fourth on Kelso hurdling debut but only 11th there since; remains with potential.
2
2
|PU| (2) (300/1 -50%) Cloudsareclearing
300
300/1(-50%)
(2) Cloudsareclearing 300/1, Tailed off only start in bumpers and fared little better sent hurdling when ninth of 10 in maiden at Ayr in January. Faces a tough ask. Beat only one in novice at Ayr on hurdling debut last month; significantly more needed.
GREEN SKY showed improvement from first to second start for new connections when an encouraging third at Navan in November, and that form sets the standard. My Kiwi Girl can give her the most to think about following a career-best effort when second over 2m at Ayr last month. Leading trainer Willie Mullins is not known for sending many to this track, so Armed And Fabulous should be monitored for market support.
A winner on the Flat, GREEN SKY ran well in a big-field event at Navan on her second start for her current yard, leading until before the last, so she could be ready to open her hurdles account this time around. Herja shaped promisingly at Thurles on debut and is next on the list, with Katira du Mestival also considered.
Stuart Crawford's fair Flat winner GREEN SKY possesses much the best hurdling form so looks the way to go in this maiden hurdle
(1) Ballybow 5/6, Promising type. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle (9/2) at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 18 days ago, kept up to work. Up in trip. Should progress and looks the one to beat. Stayed on to win Sligo bumper and off the mark over hurdles at Naas latest; 3m should suit.
2
2
2nd (2) (1/1 +9%) Ballygunner Castle
1
1/1(+9%)
(2) Ballygunner Castle 1/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 2/1, fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) 26 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Retains potential. Won 2m3f bumper and landed hat-trick over timber on return; 4th since but 3m may suit.
3
3
3rd (3) (125/1 +17%) Kalnoo
125
125/1(+17%)
(3) Kalnoo 125/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. First run since leaving P. M. Hurley when thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 7/1) 62 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Stiff task against a pair of promising 6-y-os. Point winner; 0-16 and this is a huge ask having struggled from basement marks in h'caps.
It's interesting that BALLYGUNNER CASTLE takes such a big jump up in trip now. The Soldier Of Fortune gelding didn't appear to have the same gears as his rivals over two miles in a hot little rated novice hurdle at Navan last month. He won his bumper over 2m3f so staying trips were always likely to bring out the best in him over timber. It looks like a match between him and Ballybow. The Gigginstown gelding won well at Naas last time and may also appreciate going further now. The lowly rated Kalnoo only needs to complete in her own time to pick up black-type.
BALLYBOW improved again when scoring at Naas while Ballygunner Castle was a shade disappointing at Navan, so the former gets the nod in what is effectively a match race.
There's not much separating BALLYBOW and Ballygunner Castle on ratings with slight preference for the former with 3m likely to help
(3) Xcitations 9/2, Successful over C&D on second start last season but not in same form since, failing to meet expectations at Haydock last time. However, no doubt he's potentially well handicapped and first-time headgear may help. 10yo whose form has deteriorated, but fair third two runs ago and he likes it here.
2
1
2nd (1) (6/4 +14%) Issam
1.5
6/4(+14%)
(1) Issam 6/4, Won twice last season and returned with a rallying fourth in Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las. Not in same form next 2 starts but bounced back with a career best when making a winning chase bow at Exeter last month, gamely holding off the hot favourite. Can follow up back down in trip. Won on chase debut at Exeter, where his jumping was an asset; respected up 4lb.
3
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +59%) Hypotenus
3.5
7/2(+59%)
(4) Hypotenus 7/2, On a nice mark on hurdles form in Ireland but didn't really click over fences for Gavin Cromwell. However, did go with plenty of zest starting out for this yard when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and he's a potential player if building on that. Encouraging third over C&D on stable debut and he could build on that.
4
2
4th (2) (9/4 -29%) Mount Tempest
2.25
9/4(-29%)
(2) Mount Tempest 9/4, Two of his 3 wins over fences have come in the same race over this C&D, including when having more in hand than the bare margin suggests 10 weeks ago. Career-high mark to deal with now but still must be respected. Two-time C&D winner, the latest in December; career-high mark but could still be improving.
MOUNT TEMPEST took an obvious shine to these fences when he registered a cosy enough success over C&D in December and can make light of a 5lb higher mark to grant his stable back-to-back winners of this race. The recent Exeter winner Issam is feared most even though dropping back in trip might not be absolutely ideal. With first-time cheekpieces tried, Xcitations offer more appeal for those looking for a speculative punt on a surprise winner.
All 4 need considering but ISSAM bettered his hurdles form straightaway when making a winning chase bow at Exeter and is taken to follow up. Likely front-runner Hypotenus made a positive start for this yard when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and rates the main threat.
Preference is for ISSAM, who jumped well on his chase debut at Exeter and is taken to make it 2-2 over fences.
(4) No Tackle 8/1, Landed a C&D handicap on heavy last winter but a mixed record since, down the field at Uttoxeter only 19 days ago. Needs a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) to spark an upturn in his fortunes. C&D winner; handy mark but has a bit to prove now; visored for first time..
2
3
2nd (3) (11/4 -10%) Lazy Sunday
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(3) Lazy Sunday 11/4, Winless since completing a chase hat-trick at the beginning of 2023 but has posted solid efforts in defeat on all 3 outings this season, on the latest second of 10 over C&D. Should go well again. Has run with credit when second at both Lingfield and over C&D latest; up 2lb; big player..
3
5
3rd (5) (13/2 -8%) Nine Nine Nine
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(5) Nine Nine Nine 13/2, Won twice here last season. Creditable third over C&D and at Haydock this winter and faced a stiff task from out of the handicap at Wetherby last time (treated as if still in form). Well beaten latest but could be much more effective back here and in this grade..
4
6
4th (6) (10/1 -82%) Thirsty Farmer
10
10/1(-82%)
(6) Thirsty Farmer 10/1, Stratford handicap hurdle winner in May 2022 . Not seen again until finishing an encouraging third of 9 on 2½m course chase debut just after Christmas. Evidently not the easiest to train but claims if he can build on that. Creditable third here (2m4f) last December on his only recent outing and is not ruled out..
1
1
|PU| (1) (9/1 -13%) Rock Danse
9
9/1(-13%)
(1) Rock Danse 9/1, Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Hexham maiden in December 2023 but has struggled in handicaps since, including switched to fences in recent months. Has something to prove at present. Below par in two chase starts; has dropped 8lb and no surprise if he is able to show more..
2
2
|PU| (2) (11/8 +39%) Hill Of Tara
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(2) Hill Of Tara 11/8, Enjoyed a good time of it last winter, bagging 4 handicap hurdles at up to 25.5f. Offered something to work on when fifth of 14 in 3m Bangor handicap on chase debut/reappearance at the end of October. Off since but should have more to offer over fences for a yard which continues in form. Multiple winner on slow ground; lost a shoe when favourite latest; not ruled out..
LAZY SUNDAY hit the crossbar over C&D a few weeks ago and that was her third placed effort in a row. This appears to be an ideal opportunity for the veteran to go one better, despite a 2lb rise. Thirsty Farmer made an encouraging return to action when third here in December and he could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Nine Nine Nine.
HILL OF TARA should have more to offer over fences and may ensure that Lazy Sunday has to settle for another second-place finish over C&D. Nine Nine Nine is better than he showed in the face of a stiff task at Wetherby last time and is also respected at a venue which suits.
The suggestion is ROCK DANSE, who is on a handy mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.
(1) That One 14/1, Showed plenty of promise in maiden/novice events, notably when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 46 days ago, making rapid headway turning for home, paying the price for his exertions late on. Much respected on handicap debut. Promising fourth at Kelso latest; goes into handicaps and merits serious consideration.
2
3
2nd (3) (12/1 -9%) Willie Shake Hands
12
12/1(-9%)
(3) Willie Shake Hands 12/1, Made an eye-catching start to his handicap career, impressing with the way he travelled through the field over 19.5f (third of 8, Doncaster) outstayed late on. Failed to build on that promise when a major disappointment just over two weeks later. Freshened up and could be a threat if bouncing back. Failed to build on earlier promise when sixth at Doncaster latest; worth another chance.
3
10
3rd (10) (7/2 +42%) Mister Smarty
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(10) Mister Smarty 7/2, Has been in fine fettle since returning this winter, winning a pair of handicaps (one over C&D) and far from disgraced when failing to land a hat-trick when third here (20.3f) last month, moving through the race in a manner suggesting he's still one to be interested in at this level. Player. C&D winner and and a good third here four weeks ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb.
4
12
4th (12) (28/1 -100%) Mix De Gris
28
28/1(-100%)
(12) Mix De Gris 28/1, Hurdling career has been limited by his tendency to race too keenly, again in evidence when sixth of 12 on handicap debut (Ayr, 16f) last month. Capable of making an impact in this sphere if learning to settle but others have more solid claims in this race. Not disgraced when sixth at Ayr 24 days ago; can't be ruled out off a 2lb lower mark.
5th
4
5th (4) (14/1 +58%) Vampire Slayer
14
14/1(+58%)
(4) Vampire Slayer 14/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but unable to land a blow in maiden/novice events in this sphere, finishing well held over 2½ miles on final qualifying run. Drop back in trip and move back into handicap company could see him in a better light. Eighth in Ayr novice last month; he may still do better though now handicapping.
6th
6
6th (6) (25/1 -79%) Moonlight Monarch
25
25/1(-79%)
(6) Moonlight Monarch 25/1, Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically who looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind. One to note in the betting making his debut in this sphere, Best effort when fifth at Wetherby latest; likely improver now handicapping; a player.
7th
5
7th (5) (17/2 -42%) Crystal Glance
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(5) Crystal Glance 17/2, Won her first 2 starts over hurdles this season and enhanced reputation when chasing home a well-treated one (Slugger) from the Harry Derham yard back in November. Disappointed up in trip last time when beaten favourite in a 0-120 handicap and remains capable of better back down in class. Just a fair fifth at Aintree (2m4f) on Boxing Day; not written off for good yard.
8th
7
8th (7) (11/1 +56%) Walk In The Valley
11
11/1(+56%)
(7) Walk In The Valley 11/1, Not disgraced in points in spring 2023 and showed promise when supported on handicap debut (third of 5) at Catterick. Failed to back that up when disappointing ninth of 12 at same venue 22 days ago, failing to improve for a step up in trip. Yard in good form and could bounce back down in distance. Only ninth in Catterick handicap in January; he needs to bounce back.
9th
11
9th (11) (25/1 -285%) Tread Softly Now
25
25/1(-285%)
(11) Tread Softly Now 25/1, Showed much improved form in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut, showing plenty of pace and scoring decisively when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 40/1) 24 days ago. Taking on better horses from a 12 lb higher mark in this contest but remains relatively unexposed. Cheekpieces on when scoring at Ayr latest; hiked up 12lb but still enters calculations.
10th
8
10th (8) (7/2 +13%) Benefit Ben
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(8) Benefit Ben 7/2, Landed gamble when capitalising on falling mark in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f soft) 8 days ago, having dictated matters at the head of affairs in a first-time visor. Races under a penalty in a better race but could still be dangerous if allowed to dominate from the front. Bagged Sedgefield handicap eight days ago; not taken lightly under a 7lb penalty.
11th
13
11th (13) (11/1 -22%) Am Still Here
11
11/1(-22%)
(13) Am Still Here 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler has been well-backed since being sent handicapping, and nearly justified support when second behind the much-improved Tread Softly Now (2m, soft) 24 days ago. Races from 1 lb out of the handicap but remains of interest at this level. Best effort when runner-up at Ayr 24 days ago; up 4lb but still needs considering.
2
2
|PU| (2) (11/2 +8%) Forsa Bay
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(2) Forsa Bay 11/2, Steadily progressive type who posted best effort of his short career when finishing a well-backed second in a novice hurdle over C&D last month, having been unable to live with the winner's change of gear. Open to further improvement on handicap debut. Very good C&D second latest; must enter calculations now stepping into handicap company.
9
9
|PU| (9) (22/1 +45%) Rob Roy Macgregor
22
22/1(+45%)
(9) Rob Roy Macgregor 22/1, Seems to have lost his way, well-beaten on final run of last season and failed to be rejuvenated by drop in grade/8-month break when pulled up last month. Cheekpieces tried now but remains opposable. Pulled up at Ayr 38 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now with something to prove.
BENEFIT BEN could not have done it any easier when making all over further at Sedgefield recently, and he looks capable of overcoming a 7lb penalty in his bid to land the double. That may come at the main expense of Forsa Bay, who was runner-up over C&D last time out and could be very interesting off a mark of 102 on his handicap debut. Crystal Glance, Mister Smarty and Tread Softly Now are noted too.
Lots of these aren't fully exposed and find themselves racing off a lowly handicap mark that may belie their ability. One such horse is CRYSTAL GLANCE who had looked progressive in this sphere, chasing home a well-treated sort on penultimate run before disappointing when sent off favourite in a stronger race at Aintree on Boxing Day. Down in class and returning from a short break. she can bounce back. Of the host of interesting challengers, last-time winner Benefit Ben and That One appeal most.
Lots with chances but handicap debutant MOONLIGHT MONARCH has the potential to take a major step forward here and he gets the verdict.
(3) Apologise 9/2, First run since leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero when career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 48 days ago by ½ length from Snow Punt, responding well. That form has been boosted. Scored on belated return/yard bow; 6lb higher; big player in hat-trick bid; cheekpieces on.
2
1
2nd (1) (8/1 +6%) The Dawn
8
8/1(+6%)
(1) The Dawn 8/1, 8/1, very good third of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Career best 3rd last month in maiden hurdle but may not appreciate 2m on h'cap debut.
3
11
3rd (11) (16/1 -14%) Go Gill Go
16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Go Gill Go 16/1, One win from 28 NH runs. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft) 83 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Losing run since 2021 maiden hurdle success and beaten a long way out on return.
4
2
4th (2) (7/1 +42%) Aboy Joey
7
7/1(+42%)
(2) Aboy Joey 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 8/1) 48 days ago. Narrowly denied twice last season and back to form with Limerick 3rd latest; same mark.
5th
9
5th (9) (80/1 -142%) Let Him B
80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Let Him B 80/1, 40/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Poor form in maiden hurdles and no progress since switching to handicaps.
6th
5
6th (5) (6/1 -20%) Gimme A Buzz
6
6/1(-20%)
(5) Gimme A Buzz 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Should go well again. Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles; shaped like he may want further when 4th on h'cap debut.
7th
14
7th (14) (150/1 -50%) Internet Biddy
150
150/1(-50%)
(14) Internet Biddy 150/1, 66/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Shown nothing in five runs for this yard and tailed off when 66s last month.
8th
8
8th (8) (18/1 -227%) Robindevidastar
18
18/1(-227%)
(8) Robindevidastar 18/1, Made a winning reappearance at Punchestown in November. Good second of 15 in handicap at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give another good account. Winning return and ran a cracker in follow up bid but wins have all come over 2m4f+.
9th
7
9th (7) (8/1 -78%) Snow Punt
8
8/1(-78%)
(7) Snow Punt 8/1, Very good second of 18 to Apologise in handicap hurdle at the Limerick Christmas meeting. Fell when favourite back there since. Worth another chance. Fell 4 out when fav latest after chasing home Apologise on penultimate start; respected.
10th
12
10th (12) (20/1 +20%) Tubberfinn Lady
20
20/1(+20%)
(12) Tubberfinn Lady 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Shown nothing in 4 starts at huge odds so far; needs improvement for soft ground here.
11th
10
11th (10) (66/1 -100%) I Dont Lie
66
66/1(-100%)
(10) I Dont Lie 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 25/1) 167 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Didn't show much in maiden hurdles; same story in two handicap hurdle starts; off 167 days.
12th
6
12th (6) (28/1 -27%) Big Dispute
28
28/1(-27%)
(6) Big Dispute 28/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 20/1, sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Thurles (19.8f, good) 25 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Won bumper on debut but generally struggled since; bit to prove on h'cap debut.
13th
13
13th (13) (25/1 +0%) Thats All
25
25/1(+0%)
(13) Thats All 25/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft, 14/1) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-22; failed to build on promising Punchestown run when tailed off at Gowran since.
14th
4
14th (4) (15/8 +71%) Royal Reprobate
1.875
15/8(+71%)
(4) Royal Reprobate 15/8, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Remains the type to do better at some point. Modest efforts in maiden hurdles and no progress on last month's handicap debut.
SNOW PUNT was travelling nicely when getting the fourth-last hurdle wrong and crashing out at Limerick late last month. He had run well previously when second at the same venue over Christmas and looks capable of landing one of these now off his current mark. Apologise comes here on a hat-trick and looks the obvious danger. He beat the selection at Limerick over Christmas when making his first start for Gary McGill. The bargain buy is 4lb worse off with his rival now for a half-length success so there shouldn't be much between them again. Robindevidastar also comes here in fine form and is another for the shortlist.
The form of the Limerick handicap in which SNOW PUNT chased home Apologise over Christmas has been boosted on a few occasions. The former is 4 lb better off with his old rival for a ½-length beating so looks weighted to turn the tables. Robindevidastar also arrives at the top of his game, while Gimme A Buzz and Royal Reprobate have unexposed potential in what has the look of a warm handicap.,
This can go the way of the hat-trick seeking APOLOGISE who won a at Limerick with a bit to spare and the form has been boosted since
(3) Hollygrove Cha Cha 2/1, Won both starts in bumpers last spring and also landed her first 2 hurdles on return this winter. Suffered first defeat when second in 2m Taunton listed novice just after Christmas but it was another improved effort and the way she came back for more suggests she can do better again back at 2½m. Listed second at Taunton last time when the drop back to 2m appeared to be a negative.
2
5
2nd (5) (17/2 +6%) That'll Do Moss
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(5) That'll Do Moss 17/2, Point winner who landed a Uttoxeter bumper on her debut for new connections last summer. Only seventh in a Cheltenham listed bumper 5 months later but made no mistake on 2m Ayr hurdle debut since. This is harder but she looks capable of better. Soundly beaten in Listed bumper then won easily on hurdle debut; yard won this last year.
3
2
3rd (2) (8/1 -33%) Blue Las
8
8/1(-33%)
(2) Blue Las 8/1, Won 2 of 3 starts in bumpers and looks similarly promising over hurdles, building on opening Ffos Las second in November when easily going one better at the same venue 4 weeks later. Could do with brushing up on her jumping but there's almost certainly more to come. Easily won at 2-9 at Ffos Las; not discounted but others have more substance to their form.
4
1
4th (1) (6/5 +47%) Holloway Queen
1.2
6/5(+47%)
(1) Holloway Queen 6/5, £180,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point and has made a good start to her Rules career, winning Lingfield maiden in November and Haydock listed novice (19f, heavy) in December. Has a 5 lb penalty to shoulder but should still make a bold bid to make it 3-3 over hurdles. Made it 2-2 over hurdles with Listed win at Haydock; major player under 5lb penalty.
5th
4
5th (4) (16/1 -256%) Mummy Derry
16
16/1(-256%)
(4) Mummy Derry 16/1, Punchestown bumper winner in October and bettered that form when second in a Navan listed bumper in November. This is no easy introduction to hurdling but she's still much respected given who trains her. Listed bumper runner-up who could relish the step up in trip on hurdle debut.
HOLLOWAY QUEEN has impressed on both previous starts over hurdles and is very hard to oppose on the back of a 15-length romp in a Listed race at Haydock in December. Although her yard may have stronger options for this year's Cheltenham Festival, this improving mare can stake a claim for future reference with another bold showing here. Mummy Derry has to be of interest representing her own powerful stable, while Blue Las is certainly going the right way and has to be worth a shot at this level.
HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA should relish the return to 2½m and can provide Jamie Snowden with a third win in this Grade 2 since 2021. Holloway Queen has to give weight away all round but might still be the one to give the selection most to do unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding Willie Mullins hurdle debutante Mummy Derry.
The step back up in trip looks the right move for HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA and she can build on her Listed second at Taunton.
(1) Classic Maestro 10/3, Good winner from the front over hurdles at Wetherby/Bangor and impressed with his jumping when taking 2-runner beginners' chase at Haydock (2m) in December. Far from disgraced both starts in handicaps since and this less demanding than latest Sandown assignment. Respected with cheekpieces enlisted. Solid fourth at Sandown 12 days ago; can make his presence felt again with cheekpieces on.
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4
2nd (4) (6/1 +8%) Denemethy
6
6/1(+8%)
(4) Denemethy 6/1, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who bettered his hurdles form at second attempt in this sphere when successful at Market Rasen over Christmas, albeit fortunate to do so. 4 lb rise enough to prevent the follow up when third at Exeter (19.2f) 31 days ago. Another dropping back in trip. On the up over fences, a very good third at Exeter latest; not taken lightly off same mark.
3
3
3rd (3) (7/1 -27%) Party Vibes
7
7/1(-27%)
(3) Party Vibes 7/1, Fair, dual novice winner over hurdles who confirmed promise of listed chase debut third when winning small-field mares' novice at Exeter (17.5f) in December. Something not right when pulled up in handicap at Windsor 4 weeks ago but very much the type to bounce back. Down in trip. Got off the mark in this sphere at Exeter but pulled up at Windsor since; more is needed.
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5
4th (5) (7/2 +65%) Just Over Land
3.5
7/2(+65%)
(5) Just Over Land 7/2, A fairly useful 2m hurdles winner who finished a solid second on return/chase debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in October. Hasn't kicked on as expected in trio of starts since but marathon trip proved too much of a test when pulled up at Windsor (28.7f) latest. Drops back markedly in trip now. Failed to stay 3m4f when pulled up at Windsor latest; more is still needed back in trip.
5th
2
5th (2) (7/4 +0%) Bucksy Des Epeires
1.75
7/4(+0%)
(2) Bucksy Des Epeires 7/4, Improved immediately for switch to chasing/after 8 months off when winning 4-runner handicap at Ascot (18.8f) in November. Chased home a fellow improving, next-time-out winner at Doncaster (19f) a month later and he's very much of interest again on just his third start in this sphere. Much improved sent chasing, excellent Doncaster second latest; big player off same mark.
BUCKSY DES EPEIRES bumped into a well-handicapped rival, who has won again subsequently, when second at Doncaster last time. Off the same mark here, Venetia Williams' six-year-old could prove hard to beat. Classic Maestro was not disgraced in a stronger race than this at Sandown last time and may improve in first-time cheekpieces. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Denemethy completes the shortlist.
Successful on return/chase debut at Ascot in November, BUCKSY DES EPEIRES found only an upwardly-mobile sort too strong at Doncaster a month later (clear of remainder) and he makes plenty of appeal here from the same mark. Classic Maestro is a likeable sort and feared, with similar comments applying to Party Vibes.
Venetia Williams' 6yo BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (nap) arrives after an excellent Doncaster second (form franked) and looks the way to go here.
(3) Yealand 13/8, Progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice at up to 20.3f and showed benefit of his comeback run when making a winning chase debut at Doncaster (20.5f) in December. Similar form when placed both subsequent starts and another good showing anticipated. Won chase debut; slightly shorter trips than this were perhaps not ideal when placed since.
2
1
2nd (1) (15/8 -106%) Rattling Road
1.875
15/8(-106%)
(1) Rattling Road 15/8, Won an Irish point in April 2022. Winless over hurdles but much improved since switched to this sphere, following up his Hexham victory in ready fashion in 8-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Leading claims up 7 lb in hat-trick bid with further progress anticipated. Lightly raced 8yo; won handicap chases last two starts, plenty in the tank over C&D latest.
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5
3rd (5) (20/1 +9%) Ozzy Cosmo
20
20/1(+9%)
(5) Ozzy Cosmo 20/1, Irish point recruit who landed a 2m Ayr novice hurdle on Rules debut last December but is yet to really kick on and was pulled up in a handicap chase back there 6 weeks ago. Addition of cheekpieces needs to have positive effect now. Won hurdle debut in December 2023 but big questions to answer after four runs since.
4
4
4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Wild Side Of Life
4
4/1(-14%)
(4) Wild Side Of Life 4/1, Irish points winner who showed promise over hurdles. Well supported but he fell just before halfway on return/handicap chase debut at Musselburgh (23.6f) in November. Remains with potential. Flopped on handicap hurdle debut and his jumping was not up to scratch on chase debut.
5th
2
5th (2) (7/1 +13%) Coqolino
7
7/1(+13%)
(2) Coqolino 7/1, Losing run stretches back to 2021 but largely held his form in recent months, placed on 3 consecutive occasions prior to finishing a not-disgraced sixth behind Rattling Road in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Meets that rival on much more favourable terms this time. 0-16 over fences and he was left 12l behind by Rattling Road when sixth over C&D last time.
RATTLING ROAD readily completed a double in a similar contest over this track and trip last month and, upped 7lb, this upwardly-mobile chaser could prove tough to stop once more. Yealand wasn't disgraced when third over 2m3f at Doncaster last time out and, upped in trip off an unchanged mark, he looks the main danger to the selection. Wild Side Of Life is also noteworthy.
Low-mileage 8-y-o RATTLING ROAD built on the good impression he created at Hexham when following up in good style over C&D 4 weeks ago and he looks to hold prime claims in his hat-trick bid with further progress anticipated. Wild Side of Life fell early on his return/chase bow at Musselburgh in November, yet the strength behind him in the betting that day shouldn't be forgotten and he needs factoring in, as does Yealand, who is proving consistent.
Yealand is a serious rival, but this will probably be decided by further improvement from RATTLING ROAD.
(13) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe 17/2, Shaped better than result when sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Gowran (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Creditable fourth at Punchestown prior to that. Not taken lightly. Penultimate Punchestown run would give her a sneak; needs to jump better than at Gowran.
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8
2nd (8) (50/1 +0%) Siul Molly Siul
50
50/1(+0%)
(8) Siul Molly Siul 50/1, 50/1, eighteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Opening handicap efforts poor, jumping letting her down last time; cheekpieces tried.
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12
3rd (12) (20/1 -11%) Tir Og
20
20/1(-11%)
(12) Tir Og 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Little to take from three maiden runs, 4yo very hard to fancy now entering handicaps.
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2
4th (2) (5/1 -43%) Phoenix Cowboy
5
5/1(-43%)
(2) Phoenix Cowboy 5/1, Respectable seventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy, 10/1) 17 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Expected to be bang there. Tried over various trips, didn't appear to stay 2m7f last time; drop in trip should suit.
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10
5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Native Song
16
16/1(+0%)
(10) Native Song 16/1, Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 16/1) 43 days ago. Points' winner but lots to find on recent Tramore hurdles run.
6th
1
6th (1) (14/1 +0%) Voice Of Reason
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Voice Of Reason 14/1, Seventh of 11 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 16/1) 16 days ago. Flat winner is 0-12 over hurdles; wants better ground and remains opposable.
7th
3
7th (3) (10/3 -21%) Aclass
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(3) Aclass 10/3, 5/1, good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Considered. Gowran third promising; 5lb rise for latest not ideal but is going the right way.
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5
8th (5) (13/2 -30%) French Hill
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(5) French Hill 13/2, 8/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Ground possibly quick enough at Down Royal; more likely back on soft.
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6
|PU| (6) (4/1 +84%) Sheriffhill
4
4/1(+84%)
(6) Sheriffhill 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, respectable eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) 47 days ago. Tame enough handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas; much more needed.
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4
|PU| (4) (9/1 +25%) Tomjackwilliam
9
9/1(+25%)
(4) Tomjackwilliam 9/1, Below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (21f, soft) 47 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Lightly raced 8yo; lots of improvement needed from two recent runs.
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7
|PU| (7) (16/1 -60%) Simply Shabra
16
16/1(-60%)
(7) Simply Shabra 16/1, One win from 23 NH runs. Winner in hurdle at Naas in January 2024. 12/1, running well brought down in claiming hurdle at Limerick (16.4f, soft). Off 8 months. Should be competitive if ready to roll after his break. Lost form since Naas win (2m, soft) just over a year ago off 86; hard to be confident in.
11
11
|PU| (11) (18/1 +28%) Ella Rose
18
18/1(+28%)
(11) Ella Rose 18/1, 16/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.4f, soft) 72 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Second over 2m4f on heavy at Gowran last season but nothing since; cheekpieces tried.
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9
|PU| (9) (40/1 -122%) Stone Forest
40
40/1(-122%)
(9) Stone Forest 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.9f, heavy, 300/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver over this longer trip. 4yo upped in trip here for handicap debut with cheekpieces tried and potential improver.
Stepping up in trip should suit FRENCH HILL and she looks capable of landing a race off this kind of mark. The Kingston Hill mare was staying-on when fourth to Thisistheway on her last outing at Down Royal and goes a couple of furlongs further now. Aclass has run well on his last couple of outings and looks like an obvious contender here, despite a 5lb rise for his latest effort. Simply Shabra makes his first outing since being brought down at Limerick last May. He's capable off this kind of mark and Aine O'Connor is a positive booking in this amateur contest.
Michael Winters tasted success in this race in 2023 and might do so again courtesy of PHOENIX COWBOY, who had his stamina stretched over just short of 3m last time and has dipped to a mark below 100 for the first time over hurdles. Aclass rates an obvious danger on the back of his good third at Gowran 3 weeks ago. Ar Nos Na Gaoithe also makes the shortlist.
Back on soft ground FRENCH HILL gets the vote ahead of Aclass, with Ar Nos Na Gaoithe a place option
(4) Frenchy Du Large 5/1, Dual chase winner earlier in his career who shaped as if retaining all his ability, back from 19 months off, when second in handicap at Ludlow (25.6f) in December. May have found race coming too soon when disappointing at Haydock since and gets weight off all principals here. Had wind operation. May have bounced at Haydock; returned with good 2nd previously; major player on that form.
2
2
2nd (2) (11/2 -10%) Fil D'ariane
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(2) Fil D'ariane 11/2, In the process of running well when coming down 2 out in this event last term and back to that sort of form when winning 6-runner minor event over C&D (soft) 20 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Farceur du Large. Likely to make another bold bid. Won the Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D three weeks ago and can give another good account.
3
3
3rd (3) (7/4 +7%) Roccovango
1.75
7/4(+7%)
(3) Roccovango 7/4, Has thrived since fitted with cheekpieces, making it 4-6 for his present yard in 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter in November. Must enter calculations. Progressive 9yo who is 2-3 over fences and could play another leading role.
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5
4th (5) (33/1 +34%) Steady The Ship
33
33/1(+34%)
(5) Steady The Ship 33/1, Finished well beaten on pointing return and similar story behind Fil d'Ariane over C&D last month. Makes little appeal. Well beaten in Grand Military Gold Cup last time and similar outcome can be expected today.
5th
1
5th (1) (15/8 +32%) Farceur Du Large
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(1) Farceur Du Large 15/8, Won this contest last term and shaped as if back in good heart when 1¼ lengths second of 6 to Fil d'Ariane in minor event chase over C&D (soft, 8/11) 20 days ago, finishing with running left. 5 lb better off with winner now and holds strong claims. Won this last year; second in Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D last time; solid claims.
The key to this contest looks to be the recent clash over C&D between Fil D'ariane (first) and FARCEUR DU LARGE (second), with the latter now 5lb better off at the weights for being beaten over a length. Jamie Snowden's charge landed this contest in comfortable fashion last year, and he can do so once more at the main expense of the progressive Roccovango, who is unlucky not to be unbeaten over fences, having been narrowly denied at Warwick on his penultimate outing.
Preference is for FRENCHY DU LARGE, who is suited by the conditions of this contest and can be excused his last outing at Haydock in December. Last year's winner Farceur du Large could prove most dangerous in a tricky-looking renewal of this event.
The 9yo ROCCOVANGO has a progressive profile and can make it 3-4 over fences. Frenchy Du Large is a big danger on these terms.
(5) It's Easy 5/2, Sole career success was gained over hurdles in France back in 2021 but not shaping up at all badly for present yard, shaping as if this step back up in trip was worth exploring when third of 4 in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) 19 days ago. Respected from 1 lb lower mark. Placed in 9-18 chases; effective over this trip and should be competitive..
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4
2nd (4) (10/11 +60%) Largy Force
0.909091
10/11(+60%)
(4) Largy Force 10/11, Point winner. Placed in bumper/hurdles last season and encouraging start over fences when placed first 2 starts this winter. Brought down on latest start at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 21 days ago but of interest here provided that hasn't left a mark. Placed in 2m chases; brought down at Wetherby latest; likely player granted a clear round..
1
1
|PU| (1) (10/3 +0%) Miss Maverick
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(1) Miss Maverick 10/3, Completed a quick-fire hat-trick in maiden/novice hurdles at Uttoxeter (20f) in May and shaped well after 8 months off when third in handicap at that venue 3 weeks ago, weakening after 2 out having set a searching gallop. Likely to be sharper with that under her belt now chasing. Triple hurdles winner; below par on return; same mark for chase debut and could do better..
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3
|PU| (3) (12/1 -118%) Oakley Dancer
12
12/1(-118%)
(3) Oakley Dancer 12/1, Won a couple of novice hurdles in the spring of 2023 but off the track since well held at Wetherby on chase bow a year ago. Has since left Olly Murphy and was pulled up in a point in December. Dual hurdle winner; pulled up a point last December; handy mark if revived..
Largy Force was unfortunate to be brought down at Wetherby but her previous form was encouraging enough for her to rate a serious player here. However, there is arguably more to like about the progressive profile held by MISS MAVERICK, who performed with zest until the lack of a recent run appeared to take it's toll in the latter stages over timber at Uttoxeter last month. With her match-fitness topped up, Gary Hanmer's mare appeals strongly now tackling a fence. The class-dropping It's Easy completes the shortlist.
It may be worth chancing IT'S EASY who not for the first time this term shaped as though a return to this longer trip was worth exploring when third at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, and she looks on a workable mark. Largy Force and chase debutante Miss Maverick are others fancied to feature.
The free-going MISS MAVERICK may have too much zip for this field on her chase debut, provided her reappearance has set her straight.
(3) Punxsutawney Phil 10/1, Doubled his hurdles tally by making all (having got first run) in a 0-105 handicap at Musselburgh (24f) in December. Struggled on two occasions since, no excuses when finishing tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) last month. May need some more help from the handicapper. 3m winner in December; rather disappointing since and needs to bounce back.
2
10
2nd (10) (8/1 -33%) Aquitaine Boy
8
8/1(-33%)
(10) Aquitaine Boy 8/1, Just held on to land a 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (20.3f) last month and not disgraced under a penalty the following week. C&D winner is relatively low-mileage for his age and remains of interest at this level. Two wins from 4 starts this term, latest a C&D handicap off 4lb lower; wouldn't rule out.
3
9
3rd (9) (9/4 +50%) Aire Spray
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(9) Aire Spray 9/4, Made a winning handicap debut upped to 19.3f in December and landed the double winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy). Ground won't be as testing on this occasion, but extra furlong should help bring his stamina into play. Remains open to improvement as he bids for a hat-trick. On a hat-trick having won his last two races; up 15lb (9lb rise for last win); a possible.
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6
4th (6) (16/1 -129%) Galahad Threepwood
16
16/1(-129%)
(6) Galahad Threepwood 16/1, With fitness on his side from the Flat, shaped well on hurdles debut for this yard when third at this venue 4 weeks ago, only beaten by an unexposed pair. Races off the same mark today and has to enter calculations. Won 2m3f h'cap for Ben Pauling; creditable third over 2m1f latest; up in trip; contender.
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8
5th (8) (9/2 -13%) Authorized Mission
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(8) Authorized Mission 9/2, Well-backed when disappointing over an inadequate test here on penultimate start. Made amends when winning at this venue (22f) last month, travelling well in a slowly-run affair. On that evidence he shouldn't be inconvenienced back at 2½m and lightly-raced sort arrives here with leading claims. Unexposed; off the mark on second h'cap start (2m6f); up 6lb; should go well again.
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5
6th (5) (14/1 +13%) Kilmore Rock
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Kilmore Rock 14/1, Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points and backed at prices, he made a winning hurdles debut in a moderate contest at Hexham in June. Unseated on reappearance at the beginning of October before lacklustre display later that month. Others have stronger claims. Placed in 2 UK points; won maiden hurdle on stable/rules debut; interesting on h'cap debut.
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11
7th (11) (6/1 +40%) Tees Comp's Clive
6
6/1(+40%)
(11) Tees Comp's Clive 6/1, Always shaped like a handicap prospect and left disappointing debut effort in this sphere behind when creditable fourth to Authorized Mission at this venue 16 days ago. On better terms with that horse today and holds an each-way chance in a competitive race. Unexposed maiden; best run when 4th to Authorized Mission here last time; interesting.
8th
1
8th (1) (25/1 -194%) Our Sam
25
25/1(-194%)
(1) Our Sam 25/1, His plummeting handicap mark means he sneaks into a 0-100 handicap since August 2023 and although hard to fancy based on recent evidence (pulled up at Haydock 54 days ago), this is the lowest grade he's contested for a while and any market support would be worth noting. Three wins on the trot in 2023; not been in the same form since; bit to prove at present.
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4
9th (4) (9/2 +31%) My Friend Yeats
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(4) My Friend Yeats 9/2, Form has been much improved since the addition of headgear, including when respectable fourth of 12 in a handicap hurdle (Catterick, 19.3f, good) last month, did well in the circumstances having been hampered at a crucial stage. Visor retained today and entitled to be in the mix once again. Two good runs over 2m3f since going handicapping, latest in a visor; interesting.
2
2
|PU| (2) (20/1 -43%) Letthedustsettle
20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Letthedustsettle 20/1, Dual hurdles winner for Tom Lacey although seemed to be in the grip of the handicapper when last seen finishing sixth of 10 (20.4f, good) in April 2024. Begins life for new yard from 2 lb lower in the handicap but still has work to do from that mark. £3,000 buy from Tom Lacey's yard; has won twice over 1m7f; best watched on stable debut.
AIRE SPRAY has made a smooth transition to handicaps, scoring twice from as many attempts, and he showed a likeable attitude when landing the spoils over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby most recently. Upped 9lb, he gets the vote to bring up a hat-trick for his in-form stable. Authorized Mission did it well when running out a comfortable winner over 2m6f here recently and he commands respect, along with Our Sam.
The lightly-raced AUTHORIZED MISSION has progressed with experience and looked a different model when scoring over a longer trip at this course last month. He's taken to follow up that victory at the expense of hat-trick seeking Aire Spray, who will find the extra furlong in his favour, and Galahad Threepwood, who was only bettered by a couple of unexposed horses last time out.
The vote goes to GALAHAD THREEPWOOD, who shaped well on his return to hurdling when third over an inadequate trip here last time.
(3) Mount Shenshan 12/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy, 25/1) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive back in a handicap. Recent Punchestown maiden run augurs well for handicap return off unchanged mark.
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7
2nd (7) (12/1 +14%) Chainofconsequence
12
12/1(+14%)
(7) Chainofconsequence 12/1, 9/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at this course (16.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. 2lb below hurdle-winning mark and ran okay here last month; place claims.
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1
3rd (1) (13/2 +0%) Person Of Interest
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(1) Person Of Interest 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. Best form on better ground; cheekpieces now tried and may yet improve.
4
9
4th (9) (8/1 +33%) Beeverstown Place
8
8/1(+33%)
(9) Beeverstown Place 8/1, Tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft, 9/1) 21 days ago. Entitled to come on for recent comeback runs; nice mark and one to consider.
5th
13
5th (13) (12/1 +64%) Kadys Dirha
12
12/1(+64%)
(13) Kadys Dirha 12/1, Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs. Respectable eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Longstanding maiden a better chaser; hard to see her playing a major role.
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11
6th (11) (12/1 +45%) Ladyeze Man
12
12/1(+45%)
(11) Ladyeze Man 12/1, Twentieth of 22 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 67 days ago. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Went close in 2m3f Cork handicap in 2023 off 88 but nothing approaching that form since.
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4
7th (4) (7/4 +22%) Bossofthebus
1.75
7/4(+22%)
(4) Bossofthebus 7/4, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at this course (20f, soft) 29 days ago, driven out. Not taken lightly up 7 lb. Recent 2m4f win here franked since; 8lb rise may not prevent a follow up.
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8
8th (8) (12/1 -50%) Knockaneleigh Girl
12
12/1(-50%)
(8) Knockaneleigh Girl 12/1, Seventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 9/2), ridden too aggressively. Off 9 months. Remains relatively unexposed and worth a betting check on return. 0-6 hurdling and will need to improve appreciably to feature.
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6
9th (6) (7/1 +50%) Pana To Milan
7
7/1(+50%)
(6) Pana To Milan 7/1, 14/1, respectable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Ran okay in circumstances at Punchestown; not one to rule out.
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2
10th (2) (25/1 -79%) Hei
25
25/1(-79%)
(2) Hei 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Respectable eighth of 13 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Hood back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Will need to settle better to make an impact on handicap debut (hood back on).
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5
11th (5) (50/1 -257%) Jekiki
50
50/1(-257%)
(5) Jekiki 50/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Punchestown (24f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Jessie Harrington. Others more persuasive. Well-bred mare needs to improve markedly on previous handicap attempts on yard debut.
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12
|PU| (12) (9/1 -6%) Cramers Valley
9
9/1(-6%)
(12) Cramers Valley 9/1, 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, shaped as if back in form when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Respected. Needs to improve on recent form but intermediate trip could suit.
BOSSOFTHEBUS was a good winner on his last visit here and may be able to follow up. The Hillstar gelding made all last time over course and distance and a 7lb rise for that victory doesn't look harsh. Darragh Allen takes a useful 7lb off his back now. Chainofconsequence ran a solid race when fourth over fences here last month. He could be a contender now off a lower mark over timber. Person Of Interest didn't appear to see out a longer trip at Punchestown last time and Barry O'Neill is a noteworthy booking for him now. He's another for the shortlist.
PERSON OF INTEREST seemed stretched by just short of 3m at Punchestown last time and is given another chance to show his mark is workable. An 8 lb rise shouldn't prevent last month's course scorer Bossofthebus from making another bold bid. Cramers Valley shaped as if back in form when fourth at Gowran last time and is another who could play a prominent role.
Much improved under forcing tactics when winning here last month, BOSSTHEBUS (nap) can follow up off an 8lb higher mark
(4) Tradecraft 4/1, Runner-up in bumpers at Ascot and Kempton last winter before struggling in good contest at the Punchestown Festival. Low-key start over hurdles over C&D on return but shaped as if needing the run and seems sure to do better. Two-time bumper runner-up; improvement needed on second hurdle start but that's possible.
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1
2nd (1) (4/5 +64%) Lawrenny
0.8
4/5(+64%)
(1) Lawrenny 4/5, Progressive winner in bumpers. Showed the benefit of his initial experience over hurdles when landing a 2m novice at Wetherby and took a big step forward when going close under a penalty at Newcastle. Solid claims. Won at Wetherby before close second at Newcastle and this could be a good opportunity.
3
6
3rd (6) (13/8 +13%) Le Tiep's Sacre
1.625
13/8(+13%)
(6) Le Tiep's Sacre 13/8, Showed promise when placed in bumper/maiden hurdle in France for David Cottin and privately sold for €150,000 in November. Looks a serious player with a handy weight-for-age allowance, especially if there's confidence behind him. Placed on both French starts; bought for 150,000euros in November; one to be interested in.
4
2
4th (2) (66/1 -32%) Jack The Nipper
66
66/1(-32%)
(2) Jack The Nipper 66/1, Jack Hobbs gelding who got outpaced when well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. More of a long-term prospect. His dam was useful but he's been soundly beaten on both starts; lots of improvement needed.
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3
5th (3) (150/1 +0%) Lahinch Strand
150
150/1(+0%)
(3) Lahinch Strand 150/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Brother to useful hurdler The Friday Man. Dam 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Minor impact in a Newbury bumper over a year ago for Alan King and showed nothing tried hurdling on belated return for new yard at Exeter last month. Tailed off at 100-1 on last month's hurdle and stable debut at Exeter.
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5
6th (5) (17/2 +29%) Wannabe
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(5) Wannabe 17/2, Fetched €72,000 as a 3-y-o and he's closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Del La Mar Rocket. Yard in good form but are not renowned for winning with newcomers. Closely related to bumper/hurdle winner Del La Mar Rocket (RPR 129); check market on debut.
Narrowly denied over further at Newcastle last time out and a winner at Wetherby over this distance on his penultimate start, LAWRENNY sets a lofty standard on form. The six-year-old has been found an excellent opening to make it a second victory over timber. Le Tiep's Sacre showed up well on his hurdles debut in France last October, and he is one to monitor for market support on debut for the Gary & Josh Moore team. A well-related sort by Walk In The Park, Wannabe is a newcomer to note for a shrewd yard.
LE TIEP'S SACRE showed plenty when placed in a bumper/maiden hurdle in France and can take advantage of a handy weight-for-age allowance. The progressive Lawrenny is an obvious threat under a penalty, while Tradecraft looks sure to leave his hurdles debut behind.
Wetherby winner LAWRENNY ran even better when second at Newcastle next time and can return to winning ways.
(8) Night Jet 7/1, Yet to score after 16 attempts but has performed well in all completed starts this season, latest when good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 9/4) 16 days ago. Could be a player if taking to the larger obstacles. Maiden hurdler; in good form but on much the same mark for the last 12 months; chase debut.
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9
2nd (9) (15/2 -88%) Gwennie May Jem
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(9) Gwennie May Jem 15/2, Found improvement since sent handicapping over hurdles, making the frame at Uttoxeter (15.8f) and Doncaster (19.4f). Goes chasing now and must be taken seriously with drop back in trip a positive. Two creditable runs in handicap hurdles off this mark; improvement needed on chase debut.
3
2
3rd (2) (9/1 +55%) Harel Du Marais
9
9/1(+55%)
(2) Harel Du Marais 9/1, Back from 8 months off when well held behind My Portia in handicap chase (12/1) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Should be straighter now but his overall record is off-putting. Maiden; well treated on close 4th over C&D last January; well held back from break latest.
4
4
4th (4) (22/1 -38%) Abaya Du Mathan
22
22/1(-38%)
(4) Abaya Du Mathan 22/1, Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning Southwell handicap (15.8f) in December. Far from disgraced when runner-up at Huntingdon latest but others look better treated. Three more chase wins in 2024, latest at Southwell in December; not as good since.
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1
5th (1) (9/1 +10%) Sabbathical
9
9/1(+10%)
(1) Sabbathical 9/1, Successful 3 times over fences at around 2m during 2022/23 and took a step back in right direction when second of 5 in handicap chase (9/1) at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 8 days ago. Respected. Five chase wins; good 2nd back over fences latest; 2-2 on this course, hurdles and fences.
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7
6th (7) (16/1 +20%) Yellow Jacket
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Yellow Jacket 16/1, Took advantage of a slipping mark when shedding his maiden tag in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f) in February prior to finishing solid second from 4 lb higher at Huntingdon (16.5f). Disappointed over hurdles when last seen in April but is worth monitoring in market on return. Had wind operation. Narrow 2m1f chase win last February; has been off and had wind op since last seen in April.
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6
7th (6) (9/2 -13%) Orbys River
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(6) Orbys River 9/2, Finished runner-up a couple of times over hurdles and has already bettered that form in this sphere, winning at Ayr (16.5f) last month before posting good second to My Portia in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago, conceding first run. Shortlist material. Has chase potential but no match for My Portia at Market Rasen in January; up further 3lb.
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5
8th (5) (9/4 +10%) My Portia
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(5) My Portia 9/4, Built on good effort at this course when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft, 3/1) 27 days ago by 4 lengths from Orbys River. 9 lb higher now but may be capable of better yet. Much improved over fences of late, tough task back from break but impressed latest; up 9lb.
3
3
|PU| (3) (8/1 +43%) Hokelami
8
8/1(+43%)
(3) Hokelami 8/1, Bagged handicap chases at Market Rasen (17.2f) and Sedgefield (17f) last term but yet to hit same heights so far this season and makes limited appeal. Two chase wins in early 2024; bit to prove on form since but back on last winning mark.
SABBATHICAL has performed well enough in three starts since returning from a lengthy break and having won this race off 2lb higher in 2023, the 10-year-old has every chance of a repeat. Last-time-out winner My Portia is also thriving but a 9lb rise for her Market Rasen success does her no favours. Therefore, Night Jet, who drops in trip, could be more of a threat to the selection.
MY PORTIA is going the right way and remains relatively low mileage over fences. She can score again. Orbys River chased her home at Market Rasen last month and is 4 lb better off here. She rates the chief threat. Chase debutant Gwennie May Jem is also much respected in what looks a competitive contest.
The 2023 winner Sabbathical is well treated again but this can lie between the Market Rasen 1-2 MY PORTIA and Orbys River.
(1) Demoiselle Kap 5/6, Inconsistent performer but bounced back to form to make a winning start for this yard in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last week. Able to race off same mark here back over fences so obvious claims. Easy hurdles win off this mark last week; dual chase winner in France; the one to beat.
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5
2nd (5) (22/1 +45%) Diamond Mix
22
22/1(+45%)
(5) Diamond Mix 22/1, Hinted at ability on bumper debut and made the frame in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) on first start over hurdles. However, has gone backwards from that effort since, shaping as if amiss on handicap/chase debut 12 days ago. Modest form so far including on chase/handicap debut last time; shorter trip might suit.
3
4
3rd (4) (4/1 +56%) Flash Du Pistolet
4
4/1(+56%)
(4) Flash Du Pistolet 4/1, Ex-pointer who is winless under Rules but again ran with credit despite a couple of untimely errors when third at Catterick 2 weeks ago. More needed to get his head in front. 0-8; creditable third at Catterick last time and should give another good account.
4
6
4th (6) (10/1 +29%) Valleyview Tommy
10
10/1(+29%)
(6) Valleyview Tommy 10/1, Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles last season and left chasing debut effort behind when fourth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh. However, added to patchy record when stuffed there 6 weeks ago. Promise in Irish points; rather disappointing under rules, including with headgear.
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2
5th (2) (10/1 -25%) Fia Fuinidh
10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Fia Fuinidh 10/1, Yet to score over fences though he went close at Kelso (17f) in November. Most disappointing both starts since, however, tried in headgear last time. Heavy ground hurdle winner; 2 good chase runs late 2024; not been in such good form since.
6th
9
6th (9) (40/1 +20%) Kuma Beach
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Kuma Beach 40/1, Little form in bumper/over hurdles. Makes chase debut. Six-race maiden; ordinary form in a bumper and over hurdles; needs to improve now chasing.
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7
7th (7) (12/1 -380%) Ensel Du Perche
12
12/1(-380%)
(7) Ensel Du Perche 12/1, A dual 17f chase winner last term and showed he still has plenty to offer when beating a pair of subsequent winners at Catterick 6 weeks ago. Technically only 3 lb higher here so must be considered down in class. Gained third win over fences at Catterick last time and has a chance off a 3lb higher mark.
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10
8th (10) (40/1 +20%) Brickadank
40
40/1(+20%)
(10) Brickadank 40/1, Took thirty-seven attempts to get off the mark before recording back-to-back wins at Market Rasen in the spring. Showed nothing both starts this season, however. Two wins with headgear last term; not been in much form this season; stable going better.
3
3
|U| (3) (9/1 -13%) Six One Nine
9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Six One Nine 9/1, Enhanced his strike rate over fences here last season, winning 3 times. Yet to hit top form this term, however, including back here latest. Won 3 here last term (two at 2m); not done as well this time; on a good mark; chance.
DEMOISELLE KAP had plenty in hand when winning on her debut for this yard over hurdles at Sedgefield last week and she is hard to oppose off the same mark now switched to fences. Ensel Du Perche also scored on his most recent outing and the veteran could prove to be the main danger, although Flash Du Pistolet and Fia Fuinidh should not be discounted.
DEMOISELLE KAP is far from reliable but she's hard to ignore having won off this mark in good style over hurdles at Sedgefield last week. In-form rivals are thin on the ground so Ensel du Perche is a clear next best having beat a pair of subsequent winners at Catterick last time.
An easy winner over hurdles on her stable debut last week, DEMOISELLE KAP (nap) is the one to beat. She was a chase winner in France.
(4) Luminous Light 7/1, Much improved from chase debut, back from 4 months off, when fourth of 11 in novice at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft) 28 days ago, running on late. May be capable of better now sent handicapping in this sphere. Fairyhouse run encouraging but inexperience chasing a possible negative in first handicap.
2
14
2nd (14) (22/1 -57%) Natural Breeze
22
22/1(-57%)
(14) Natural Breeze 22/1, Modest winner at 21f over hurdles. Bit below form 30¼ lengths sixth of 15 to Jay Pee M in novice chase at Cork (20f, soft, 16/1) 27 days ago. Up against it. Well held by Jay Pee M on recent Cork run..
3
1
3rd (1) (8/1 -33%) Zurich
8
8/1(-33%)
(1) Zurich 8/1, Showed ability in a couple of novice chases at Punchestown and Down Royal in recent months and may do better now sent handicapping. French hurdle winner and creditable novice chase runs of late; respected on handicap debut.
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6
4th (6) (11/8 +69%) Jay Pee M
1.375
11/8(+69%)
(6) Jay Pee M 11/8, Promising sort who won at first time of asking over fences when taking 15-runner novice at Cork (20f, soft) last month. Goes handicapping now and remains with potential. Recent Cork maiden winner on a decent mark entering handicaps and likely major player.
5th
9
5th (9) (28/1 -40%) Carlas Big Jim
28
28/1(-40%)
(9) Carlas Big Jim 28/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 12/1, seventh of 12 in handicap chase at this course (18.3f, soft) on debut over fences 72 days ago. Work to do. None too fluent on chase debut here in December, may need more time.
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10
6th (10) (14/1 -133%) Mount Ferns
14
14/1(-133%)
(10) Mount Ferns 14/1, Winner in hurdle at Listowel in September. Running well fell in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 5/4) 48 days ago. Not out of things on chase debut. Likes it soft; straight into handicap company for chase debut and an interesting contender.
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8
7th (8) (12/1 +14%) Crecora Hills
12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Crecora Hills 12/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Seventh of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft, 66/1) 28 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to progress. Fairyhouse run a bit more encouraging; possibility of more to come now in handicap.
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2
8th (2) (16/1 -100%) Cayd Boy
16
16/1(-100%)
(2) Cayd Boy 16/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable sixth of 11 in novice chase (20/1) at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft) 28 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. Each-way claims. Veteran on a fair mark but others open to greater improvement.
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3
9th (3) (12/1 -71%) Jouster
12
12/1(-71%)
(3) Jouster 12/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in December. 5/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Not out of things. Didn't appear to stay 3m over fences latest and drops markedly in trip.
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11
10th (11) (18/1 -13%) Gali Flight
18
18/1(-13%)
(11) Gali Flight 18/1, Remains a maiden after 31 NH runs. Pulled up in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 8/1), pulled up before next. Off 9 months. Down in trip. Best watched. Longstanding maiden absent since April and best form is over further.
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12
11th (12) (18/1 -13%) Granpa Ger
18
18/1(-13%)
(12) Granpa Ger 18/1, Well-beaten eleventh of 13 to Jouster in novice chase (11/1) at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 79 days ago. Back down in trip. Bit to prove sent handicapping in this sphere. Loads to find with Jouster on sole chase run at Tramore in November; wants better ground.
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7
|PU| (7) (10/1 +17%) Ballycashin
10
10/1(+17%)
(7) Ballycashin 10/1, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Below form sixth of 11 in novice chase at Tramore (15.5f, heavy, 9/1) 43 days ago. May do better now handicapping in this sphere. Winning hurdler here but needs to jump better than he has been over fences of late.
5
5
|PU| (5) (25/1 -108%) Starman
25
25/1(-108%)
(5) Starman 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fifth of 11 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 13/2) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back down in trip. Others more appealing. Hurdles winner here but fair bit to find on chase form.
CAYD BOY has dropped a few pounds after his run at Fairyhouse and looks capable of winning a race off this mark. Liz Doyle's charge ran well last month, leading until before the final fence and may have finished a bit closer but for a mistake at the last. He has been given a chance having been eased 5lb. Jay Pee M drops back in trip having won his beginners chase over 2m4f at Cork last month. The shorter trip shouldn't be an issue and he is a leading contender again as the form of that victory has worked out well. Zurich is still unexposed after just two runs for Henry de Bromhead and is another to note.
JAY PEE M justified support when making a winning chasing bow at Cork last month and should have more to offer on switch to handicapping here. He can follow up. Luminous Light and Zurich can also make their presence felt.
Winner at the first time of asking for Terence O'Brien, JAY PEE M drops in trip on handicap chase debut and could get away with it
(4) Es Perfecto 10/1, Made it fifth time lucky in chases when capitalising on reduced mark at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) on reappearance. Back to that level when fourth in this headgear at Windsor so not taken lightly despite running poorly at this track last season. Creditable fourth in competitive handicap at Windsor last time and could be bang there.
2
5
2nd (5) (6/4 +25%) Classic Anthem
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(5) Classic Anthem 6/4, Expensive recruit from Irish points who scored over hurdles here in December 2023. Good runner-up efforts 2 of 3 starts over fences this term and remains unexposed as a chaser. Has gone close on two of his three chase starts and this 7yo could continue to improve.
3
1
3rd (1) (13/2 -30%) Happy And Fine
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Happy And Fine 13/2, Likeable sort who recorded back-to-back chase victories last winter and made a decent return when fourth at Haydock. This race looks slightly weaker and is 1 lb lower here, so needs considering. Reappeared with good fourth at Haydock and could show the benefit of that outing.
4
6
4th (6) (7/1 +13%) Heros
7
7/1(+13%)
(6) Heros 7/1, Started chase career with a brace of 18f wins at Taunton and back to best when second at Wetherby/Haydock. Ran badly after 10 months off at Haydock last month but might have needed the run. May have needed reappearance run and is on a competitive mark on last season's best form.
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2
5th (2) (8/1 +0%) Mylesfromwicklow
8
8/1(+0%)
(2) Mylesfromwicklow 8/1, Regained winning thread in a first-time tongue strap at Market Rasen in March and placed next 3 starts. Not so good since, however, his latest run (without tongue tie) particularly poor. Pulled up last time but well handicapped on form as recent as October and not written off.
3
3
|PU| (3) (11/4 +39%) Jupiter Du Gite
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(3) Jupiter Du Gite 11/4, Not straightforward but opened chase account at second attempt at Uttoxeter in March last year. Decent placed efforts first 2 starts this season before stopping as if amiss 4 weeks ago. Type to bounce back. Front-runner; in good form this season until blip at Windsor; back in a small field today.
CLASSIC ANTHEM found only a useful sort too good when finishing a staying-on second over this trip at Warwick last time out and, nudged up 2lb on this stiffer track, it would be no surprise if he were able to go one place better this time around. Happy And Fine wasn't disgraced when fourth over 2m4f at Haydock when last seen and, off 3lb higher than his last winning mark, he could emerge as the main danger to the selection. Es Perfecto doubtless has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature and his mark is beginning to look attractive.
HAPPY AND FINE did well when sent chasing last season and made a promising start to this campaign when fourth at Haydock. This race looks slightly easier so he gets the vote having also been eased 1 lb. Classic Anthem has gone close a couple of times already over fences and remains unexposed as a chaser, so is feared most ahead Jupiter du Gite.
Jupiter Du Gite may take some catching but preference is for ES PERFECTO, who was fourth of 14 in a competitive race at Windsor.
(2) Givega 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022/23 who won a point for new connections in December. Warrants respect on first start in hunters. 3-5 over hurdles and he's 2-2 in points; respected on hunter chase debut.
2
9
2nd (9) (7/1 +72%) Walk Away
7
7/1(+72%)
(9) Walk Away 7/1, Proved disappointing on final starts for Henry De Bromhead in Ireland and failed to complete on debut for new yard in point in December. Bit to prove at present. Useful in his prime but he's failed to complete in three of last five starts; passed over.
3
6
3rd (6) (18/1 -80%) Pyleigh Court
18
18/1(-80%)
(6) Pyleigh Court 18/1, Multiple point winner who shaped with some promise when third of 13 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft, 11/1) on NH debut 21 months ago. Entitled to need this first run since, however. Still has low mileage but this looks tough after a long absence and others are preferred.
4
4
4th (4) (11/2 -10%) Jeux D'eau
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(4) Jeux D'eau 11/2, Multiple point winner who was well supported when third of 9 in hunter chase at Warwick (24f, good to soft, 5/4) 24 days ago. Likely player, particularly if improvement is forthcoming in his jumping. 5-8 in points and was creditable third in a good race at Warwick last month; shortlisted.
1
1
|PU| (1) (7/2 -338%) Mr Glass
3.5
7/2(-338%)
(1) Mr Glass 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls who won both his points for new connections and landed the odds with the minimum of fuss on hunter chase debut at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Looks the one to beat. 3-3 for Will Biddick including an easy win on heavy at Wincanton last month; big player.
8
8
|PU| (8) (12/1 +40%) Red Delta
12
12/1(+40%)
(8) Red Delta 12/1, £3,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Black Harry. Proved consistent between the flags and could prove dangerous on hunter chase bow, particularly if the market vibes are strong. Dual point winner but this looks a tough assignment on his rules debut; down the list.
5
5
|PU| (5) (15/2 +25%) Paul Marvel
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(5) Paul Marvel 15/2, Fairly useful performer for Willie Mullins in 2023/24 who has won 1 of his 3 starts between the flags. Makes hunter chase bow here and is worth monitoring in the market. Fairly useful for W Mullins and he won a point in November; respected back under rules.
10
10
|PU| (10) (40/1 +60%) Fine Dining
40
40/1(+60%)
(10) Fine Dining 40/1, €16,000 3-y-o, £6,500 5-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Winless in points and not seen for 14 months so readily opposed on Rules debut here. 0-5 in points and can only be watched now switched to rules after a long absence.
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7
|PU| (7) (50/1 -52%) Ragnar Lodbrok
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Ragnar Lodbrok 50/1, Showed plenty of ability in Ireland earlier in his career and performed well in points for this stable last year. However, recent efforts have been below par and others make more appeal. Ten-time point winner but he was pulled up last time and is 1-18 under rules.
3
3
|PU| (3) (300/1 -200%) Il Padrino
300
300/1(-200%)
(3) Il Padrino 300/1, Winning pointer but sole effort under Rules left plenty to be desired. Likely best watched. Sole point win was in 2022; pulled up in hunter chase latest; opposable on return.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
MR GLASS, who won a couple of point-to-points before breezing home in a similar event at Wincanton last month, is hard to oppose in this company. Jeux D'eau and Paul Marvel are very capable of making a fist of things and spearhead the challenge from the remainder. Red Delta has some useful point-to-point form and is another to keep an eye on.
There should be more to come from MR GLASS, who is in good hands and was a decisive winner of his first hunter chase at Wincanton a fortnight ago. He can follow up. Givega and Jeux d'Eau may provide the chief threat.
Preference is for MR GLASS who is unbeaten in three runs for Will Biddick including an easy win on his hunter chase debut at Wincanton.
(6) Currumbin 5/1, Shed maiden tag at Southwell (14.1f) in December and creditable efforts both starts since, latterly when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 3/1) 20 days ago, Others appeal more for win purposes however, with stamina now tested further. Has not gone on since his Wolverhampton win and he's untried at 2m; others preferred.
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7
2nd (7) (7/1 -27%) Star Legend
7
7/1(-27%)
(7) Star Legend 7/1, Won over hurdles at Fakenham (23.4f) in December and caught the eye on latest start in this sphere, shaping better than bare result when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 9/2) 14 days ago. Has a race in him from this sort of mark and he's another worthy of a second look. Fair third at Southwell (1m6f) latest but he's now 0-14 on the Flat and needs to find more.
3
1
3rd (1) (11/2 +8%) Junkanoo
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(1) Junkanoo 11/2, Fairly useful sort in this sphere and he arrives on the back of a creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago. Drops back in to class 5 company with cheekpieces replacing the visor and he's worth bearing in mind significantly up in trip. Back on Flat with good third at Southwell (1m3f) but this is a different test at 2m.
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4
4th (4) (8/1 +0%) Sun Dancer Girl
8
8/1(+0%)
(4) Sun Dancer Girl 8/1, Four wins from 13 runs last year. 12/1, not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) 11 days ago, meeting some trouble. No surprise to see her quickly back to form. Four wins last year but she flopped at Lingfield last time and needs to bounce back.
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3
5th (3) (9/4 +0%) The Craftymaster
2.25
9/4(+0%)
(3) The Craftymaster 9/4, Major success story on AW last winter, bringing up his seventh victory since December at Newcastle (16.2f) in March. Steadily coming to the boil this time around, very good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) 11 days ago. One for the shortlist. Has record of 7-18 on AW and he went close off this mark at Lingfield latest; big player.
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2
6th (2) (13/2 +7%) Tradesman
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(2) Tradesman 13/2, Won 4 times at this course in 2023 (twice over C&D). Bounced back to form when with a run under his belt when third at Southwell (16.4f) in December but hindered himself with another very slow start when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on. Risky. Four-time course winner but he's not easy to predict and was never involved here last time.
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5
|RR| (5) (7/1 +13%) Alright Sunshine
7
7/1(+13%)
(5) Alright Sunshine 7/1, Tricky customer who hasn't tasted success since 2022 but did run well eased in class when second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 6/1) 7 days ago, headed post. Capable of making an impact from present mark if arriving in same form. His last win was in 2022 but he had a near miss at Southwell (1m6f) last week; respected.
THE CRAFTYMASTER went close with a strong runner-up effort at Lingfield last time out and he must hold every chance if building upon that effort. The five-year-old is 3lb well-in compared to future handicaps and he may have enough to see off recent Southwell third Junkanoo and the well-handicapped Alright Sunshine, who went close at the same track over 1m6f last week.
A major success story on all-weather last winter, THE CRAFTYMASTER ran his best race since returning to action when going down narrowly at Lingfield 11 days ago (pulled miles clear with the winner). He looks ready to strike with the Tony Carroll yard in red-hot form. Star Legend, who shaped better than the bare result at Southwell recently, and Junkanoo may emerge as the chief threats.
Top of the list is THE CRAFTYMASTER, who has a record of 7-18 on AW and went close off this mark at Lingfield 11 days ago.
(7) Upon Tweed 10/3, €60,000 3-y-o, Berkshire gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser If In Doubt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful staying hurdler Quick. Yard no stranger to success in this sphere and he's one to note on debut. Half-brother to the smart hurdler/chaser If In Doubt; worth a market check on debut.
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2nd (2) (11/8 +39%) Conman John
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(2) Conman John 11/8, €31,000 3-y-o, £170,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 23f) A Rated. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3). Very appealing Rules debutant for a stable boasting a 24% strike rate with their bumper runners so far this campaign. Won Irish point by 20l in November; bought for £170,000; interesting contender.
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3rd (9) (11/1 -10%) Loveatfirstglance
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Loveatfirstglance 11/1, Passing Glance sister to smart hurdler Attaglance (2m-2½m winner), stayed 3m, and half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Hi George (2¼m-21f winner). Appeals on paper so noteworthy if betting vibes proved positive. Sister to very useful 2m-2m4f hurdler Attaglance; dam won a bumper; interesting newcomer..
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4th (3) (11/4 -57%) Dramatic License
2.75
11/4(-57%)
(3) Dramatic License 11/4, Good start to career when placed both starts bumpers during the summer, upped in trip/fitted with tongue tie and arguably an unlucky loser at Downpatrick (18.8f) when last seen (hampered more than once by hanging winner in latter stages). Could do better still and one to consider. Placed in two bumpers at up to 2m3f last summer; down in trip but a contender.
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5th (4) (150/1 -275%) King Kodiak
150
150/1(-275%)
(4) King Kodiak 150/1, Arctic Cosmos gelding who hinted at ability but ultimately dropped away quite quickly when well beaten seventh of 8 in bumper at Carlisle (17f, soft) in December. This should reveal more. Well beaten 33-1 shot at Carlisle in December and marked improvement needed.
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6th (5) (18/1 +64%) Li Shang
18
18/1(+64%)
(5) Li Shang 18/1, €15,000 3-y-o, £17,000 4-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Native Stag. Made frame both starts in Irish points (latest May 2024). Bought for £17,000 in July after being in the frame in 2 Irish points; others stronger.
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7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Rivers Of Whiskey
14
14/1(+0%)
(6) Rivers Of Whiskey 14/1, £25,000 4-y-o, Workforce gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Macgeorge and smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 4m) Chief Dan George. Third sole start in Irish points (May 2024). Betting can guide on Rules debut. Third in an Irish point in May; bought for £25,000 and given wind op; rules debut.
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8th (1) (33/1 -200%) Call To Account
33
33/1(-200%)
(1) Call To Account 33/1, Mahsoob gelding. Dam (c91/h71) 3¼m chase winner. Yard 2-19 with their bumper representatives this season and the betting can unearth some clues ahead of debut. By Mahsoob; first foal of a point/3m2f chase winner; looks one for jumping later on.
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9th (8) (50/1 -100%) Western Mount
50
50/1(-100%)
(8) Western Mount 50/1, £24,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding who looked backward and shaped in kind when seventh of 9 in bumper at Wetherby (2m, soft) on NH debut 12 days ago, beaten when running green over 1f out. Probably one for further down the line. Seventh of nine at Wetherby on bumper debut earlier this month (12-1); improvement likely..
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
Dramatic License has made the frame on both previous starts and he has to be of interest once again. That said, a chance can be taken on CONMAN JOHN, who was purchased for 170,000 pounds after winning an Irish point-to-point by 20 lengths in November. Upon Tweed shares his page with plenty of winners and any market support would have to be noted.
DRAMATIC LICENSE cemented the positives from his debut run and was arguably an unlucky loser when runner-up in a bumper at Downpatrick back in August. He can put his experience to good use back from 6 months off and come out on top. Conman John, who was successful on his only start in points, is of firm interest now starting out for Lucinda Russell. Upon Tweed is another newcomer to note for a stable boasting a good record in this sphere.
A decent bumper can go to expensive purchase CONMAN JOHN, who was an easy winner of a strong-looking maiden point in November.
(8) My Gaffer 8/1, Fair hurdler. 11/2, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.5f, good) 25 days ago. Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; not at his best in 2 runs this year; chase debut.
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2nd (12) (7/4 +42%) Union Station
1.75
7/4(+42%)
(12) Union Station 7/4, Promising type who wasn't knocked about when fourth of 14 in novice at Gowran (20f, soft) on debut over fences 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. Shortlist material. Placed in 4 maiden hurdles; likeable 4th on chase debut behind 3 nice prospects; improver.
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3rd (14) (7/2 -56%) Banprionsa
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(14) Banprionsa 7/2, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles who posted an encouraging third of 9 in novice (3/1) at Down Royal (20.6f, good to soft) on debut over fences 49 days ago. Open to progress and is one for shortlist. Point/hurdle winner; came on from return when beaten half a length on chase debut.
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4th (9) (20/1 -67%) On Lovers Walk
20
20/1(-67%)
(9) On Lovers Walk 20/1, Fair chaser. 15/2, running below form when unseated rider in novice chase at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Dual point winner; went close over timber and 2nd at Down Royal in Dec'; unseated since.
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5th (6) (11/1 +8%) John The Diva
11
11/1(+8%)
(6) John The Diva 11/1, Fair hurdler. 13/2, good second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 17 days ago, running on. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not out of things. Promise start to chasing with Tramore 3rd; unseated early since before good hurdle run.
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6th (3) (15/2 -50%) El Champo
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(3) El Champo 15/2, Consistent sort who shaped as if still in good heart when respectable third of 11 in handicap chase (13/2) at Naas (20.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. 3-time hurdle winner and has looked just as good over fences without winning; e/w chance.
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7th (7) (14/1 +30%) Lightkeeper
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Lightkeeper 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Galway in July. Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Sixth of 9 in novice chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (21.9f, soft) 33 days ago. Could be a player in first-time blinkers. Promising 4th on chase debut; brought down before low-key 6th in novice chase since.
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8th (11) (20/1 -233%) Rockbrook
20
20/1(-233%)
(11) Rockbrook 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) 43 days ago, easily. Enters calculations on chase debut. Arrives on the back of 2 hurdle wins but needs to improve again on chase debut.
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9th (2) (10/1 +38%) Castle Field Boy
10
10/1(+38%)
(2) Castle Field Boy 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 125/1, sixth of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 43 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Dual hurdle winner; useful level of form in that sphere but tailed off in three beginners'.
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|U| (4) (25/1 0%) He's Home Again
25
25/1(0%)
(4) He's Home Again 25/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 28/1, fourth of 11 in novice chase at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 32 days ago. Others more appealing. Winner in March 2024; tailed off in 2 chase starts; best watched for now.
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10th (5) (33/1 0%) Ik's Man
33
33/1(0%)
(5) Ik's Man 33/1, Fair hurdler. 28/1, fell in novice chase at Limerick (17.7f, soft) 49 days ago. Others more convincing. Tailed off on belated return and came down early last time; best watched for now.
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11th (13) (80/1 -300%) Notimelikedpresent
80
80/1(-300%)
(13) Notimelikedpresent 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 15 in novice chase (40/1) at Cork (20f, soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago. May well do better. Modest hurdle form and didn't jump well on last month's chase debut.
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12th (1) (50/1 -150%) Answering
50
50/1(-150%)
(1) Answering 50/1, Fair hurdler. Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 28/1) 18 days ago. Work to do on chase debut. Maiden hurdle winner last season; not in same form recently; tough ask on chase debut.
BANPRIONSA ran a big race on her chase debut at Down Royal over Christmas and her mares' allowance looks a big plus here in this restricted contest. She only lost out by a head and a neck to Global Export in a tight finish that day and is entitled to improve a bit from that outing. Union Station was only a moderate fourth on his chase debut at Gowran but is entitled to come on from that run. On his hurdles form, he'd play a big role in this company. El Champo is more experienced than most of his rivals and was a solid third in handicap company last time. He is another who should get involved.
This can go to UNION STATION, who is in good hands and made a pleasing start over fences at Gowran last month. Banprionsa appeals as the type to progress over the larger obstacles and is feared most, whilst El Champo should also go well.
UNION STATION is open to progress after chasing home three nice prospects in a beginners' at Gowran on chase debut
(3) Taita Hills 10/1, £35,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third time of asking and has shown gradual improvement in a trio of starts over timber, latest when good third in novice at Lingfield (23f, soft) 13 days ago. Tries handicapping now but drop back in trip isn't guaranteed to suit. Not obviously well treated off opening mark but has shown promise and could improve.
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2nd (1) (10/11 +48%) Tom Doniphon
0.909091
10/11(+48%)
(1) Tom Doniphon 10/11, Useful bumper performer who improved again to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in December and followed up over same C&D 10 days later. 8 lb higher now but remains open to improvement. 2-2 in h'caps, with something to spare each time; up 8lb but could still be well treated.
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3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Dangerous Touch
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(5) Dangerous Touch 7/2, £135,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole outing in Irish points. Much better when fourth in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f) in November and improved again when winning 11-runner handicap at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 33 days ago, driven out. 7 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Won on handicap debut at Ffos Las and he could have more left in the tank.
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4th (4) (5/1 -25%) King Califet
5
5/1(-25%)
(4) King Califet 5/1, Fortunate winner (left clear when well held at last) on debut at Newbury in December but improved significantly when third of 9 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) last month and could have more to offer on handicap debut. Promise on both hurdle starts and he could have potential off his opening mark.
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5th (6) (10/1 -122%) Either Way
10
10/1(-122%)
(6) Either Way 10/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and stepped up on bumper efforts when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in November. Improved under a penalty when good third of 7 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) latest and looks a likely player on handicap bow. A win and a fair third from her two hurdle starts; in good hands to progress.
TOM DONIPHON arrives on a hat-trick having scored comfortably over 2m3f at Taunton the last twice and this upwardly mobile hurdler looks well capable of going in again, despite an 8lb rise for his most recent victory. King Califet wasn't disgraced when third over an extended 2m5f at Hereford last month and he looks sure to make his presence felt now making his handicap debut under Harry Cobden. Either Way is also noteworthy.
There should be more to come from TOM DONIPHON and he can complete the hat-trick in the finale. Handicap debutants Either Way and King Califet rate the principal dangers.
Having impressed at Taunton the last twice, TOM DONIPHON is taken to make it 3-3 in handicaps. King Califet is second choice.
(7) War Zone 7/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Winner here in October. Easy to back when fourth of 7 in minor event at this course (6f, 9/1) 28 days ago. Big shout if bouncing back. C&D winner; returning to 5f will suit and he's one to take seriously.
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2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Tilsworth Ony Ta
4
4/1(+0%)
(6) Tilsworth Ony Ta 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 15/2, creditable third of 7 in minor event at this course (6f) 28 days ago, pestered on the front end. Can go well again. C&D winner; should be a big force at this level but needs to raise his game a notch.
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3rd (2) (28/1 -100%) Bobby On The Beat
28
28/1(-100%)
(2) Bobby On The Beat 28/1, Poor gelding. Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 11 days ago. Eyeshields back on, blinkers back on. Mixed bag since returning from a 13-month absence in November; others look safer.
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4th (1) (8/1 +33%) Battle Point
8
8/1(+33%)
(1) Battle Point 8/1, Modest gelding. One win from 31 Flat runs. 18/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, AW) 20 days ago. Poor strike-rate but conditions fine and he comes here in good order.
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5th (4) (9/2 +10%) Starshot
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(4) Starshot 9/2, Modest gelding. 9/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Went close in similar event at Lingfield the time before so warrants respect. Went close at this level last month; not so good back in handicap last week; new headgear.
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6th (3) (9/2 +36%) Gypsy Nation
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(3) Gypsy Nation 9/2, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 7/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 2 days ago. Not beaten far when fourth in Wolverhampton handicap on Tuesday night; could have a say.
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7th (5) (9/2 -13%) Suanni
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(5) Suanni 9/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 8/1, again too keen when fifth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, AW) 20 days ago. Good second over C&D in November; behind a couple of these rivals at Lingfield latest.
A tentative vote goes to SUANNI, who may not have shown much in his last two starts but was a promising second over C&D in November. Rossa Ryan returning to the saddle is a big plus and he is narrowly preferred to Tilsworth Ony Ta, who ran well from the front over 6f here last time out and may be suited by dropping back in trip. Starshot and War Zone are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
WAR ZONE looks the one to beat on these terms if his latest run can be forgiven. Tilsworth Ony Ta and Starshot are others to consider.
Starshot should go well back in a classified event but WAR ZONE, a C&D winner, is marginally preferred.
(5) Twilight Fun 11/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Fourth of 7 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 53 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 2-2 at the track and won't need much more for the change of headgear to play a key role.
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2nd (3) (2/1 +43%) True Promise
2
2/1(+43%)
(3) True Promise 2/1, Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Fifth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Two Tapeta wins last autumn; gone quiet more recently but this is an ease in grade.
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3rd (1) (6/1 +14%) Diomed Spirit
6
6/1(+14%)
(1) Diomed Spirit 6/1, C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Wide draws the last twice and earlier Wolverhampton 3rd was a solid effort; major player.
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4th (4) (17/2 -70%) Dashing Harry
8.5
17/2(-70%)
(4) Dashing Harry 17/2, 14/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 11 days ago. Respected under a penalty. Came from off the pace to win at Lingfield 11 days ago; 3lb wrong under the penalty.
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5th (6) (11/2 -22%) Secret Mistral
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(6) Secret Mistral 11/2, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (7/1) 14 days ago, driven out. Needs considering. Easy C&D win two weeks ago but enjoyed a dream trip; 6lb rise asks a stiffer question.
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6th (7) (7/1 +30%) Thunder Star
7
7/1(+30%)
(7) Thunder Star 7/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form 3 lengths third of 6 to Secret Mistral in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 3l behind Secret Mistral here two weeks ago; more required to break AW duck.
SECRET MISTRAL was well on top at the finish when scoring over C&D last time out and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from landing the double on the rise in grade. A winner of both her starts here last year, Twilight Fun must enter calculations, as well as Cinque Verde, a stablemate of the selection, who has strong claims on her penultimate success at Wolverhampton.
TRUE PROMISE took a step back in the right direction at Southwell 2 weeks ago and is potentially on a handy mark if coming on again under a good-value claimer. Recent winners Secret Mistral and Dashing Harry head the dangers.
Twilight Fun is resepected back at Chelmsford but DIOMED SPIRIT (nap) is better drawn than the last twice and holds strong claims.
(2) Noble Victory 2/7, 38,000 gns brother to 6f winner True Icon and closely related to useful 5f-7f winner Magical Effect and 7f-8.6f winner Broughtons Flare. 10/3, second of 9 in 5f maiden at Southwell on debut 14 days ago, taking a while to figure things out but really finding his feet once the penny dropped. Improver. Strong at the finish when 2nd at Southwell two weeks ago (5f); open to plenty of progress.
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2nd (1) (12/1 +0%) Mcintosh
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Mcintosh 12/1, 44,000 gns yearling, Kingman gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Starstriker. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), out of Cheveley Park winner Lightening Pearl, herself sister to high-class Japanese winner up to 1½m Satono Crown. Tongue tied. Plenty to like on paper. 44,000gs half-brother to 5f AW winner Starstriker; dam a Group 3 winner; tongue tied.
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3rd (5) (9/2 -100%) Star Zia
4.5
9/2(-100%)
(5) Star Zia 9/2, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, second of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 29 days ago, running on. Hood on 1st time. Big shout in this company. 2nd run a big step forward from her debut; more to come & she's a key player; now hooded.
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4th (3) (14/1 -100%) Massimo Blue
14
14/1(-100%)
(3) Massimo Blue 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. Third of 8 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Probably one for handicaps. Close third here (7f) four weeks ago; return to 6f should be fine; sound form claims.
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5th (4) (33/1 -136%) Up The Monk
33
33/1(-136%)
(4) Up The Monk 33/1, 4,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winners Hart Stopper and Scottish Command. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Mood Music. Good sprinting pedigree and worth a look. 4,000gns half-brother to three winners out of a 6f AW winner; betting revealing on debut.
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6th (6) (33/1 +0%) Bay Of Dreams
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Bay Of Dreams 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 10/1, last of 11 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 148 days ago. Debut third at Leicester was better although that form isn't great. Some promise on debut but big backward step when last seen in September; bred for 1m+.
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7th (7) (300/1 -200%) Runnindown A Dream
300
300/1(-200%)
(7) Runnindown A Dream 300/1, Twice-raced filly. 300/1, last of 7 in maiden at this C&D 35 days ago. Huge prices and she's finished last in two sprint runs this winter; no appeal.
James Tate has done well with similar types to NOBLE VICTORY and the son of Churchill is an attractive proposition stepping up a furlong after a promising second-placed finish over 5f in a similar maiden at Southwell a fortnight ago. Star Zia also ran encouragingly to fill the runner-up at the same venue on her latest start and is another who should appreciate this stiffer test. Conversely, Massimo Blue is a potential improver dropping back in trip.
NOBLE VICTORY was motoring by the finish on debut at Southwell a fortnight ago and looks a sure-fire improver over this longer trip. He can see off Star Zia, with newcomers McIntosh and Up The Monk of interest also.
There was plenty of promise in NOBLE VICTORY's debut second and he can go one better now stepping up to 6f.
(8) Rebel Path 11/4, C&D winner in December. 6/4, fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Very good front-running win over C&D in December; lesser runs since but not ruled out.
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2nd (2) (6/1 +14%) Monsieur Beaulieu
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6/1(+14%)
(2) Monsieur Beaulieu 6/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January. 4/5, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Lingfield 6f winner in January; faded there last week but interesting on the earlier form.
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3rd (6) (6/1 -20%) Above
6
6/1(-20%)
(6) Above 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle under Billy Loughnane in January. 11/2, creditable second of 10 back at Newcastle since. Should go well again. Two of four AW wins over C&D; in good form but not obviously ahead of his mark.
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4th (4) (11/2 -22%) Lessay
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(4) Lessay 11/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023 but shaped well in a first-time visor (retained) when third of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. Expected to be bang there under Rossa Ryan. In good form over 7f for new yard, particularly on latest; looks worth a go at new trip.
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5th (7) (6/1 +25%) Ultramarine
6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Ultramarine 6/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 24 runs last year. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago. C&D winner; last 4 successes over 7f; close 3rd back at 6f latest and in the mix.
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6th (5) (4/1 +20%) El Bufalo
4
4/1(+20%)
(5) El Bufalo 4/1, Respectable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 4/1) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly back at 6f. Maiden winner at 5f and kept to that trip of late after failing to see out 6f in October.
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7th (3) (9/1 +55%) Bulldog Drummond
9
9/1(+55%)
(3) Bulldog Drummond 9/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 28/1) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Bounce back needed. Two 6f AW wins last winter; turf win in August but hasn't found life easy since.
REBEL EMPIRE is highly unlikely to be as underestimated in the betting as he was when scoring readily over C&D last month and is reliable enough to back up that smooth performance off just 3lb higher. The in-form Above is still attractively weighted at present and, as a previous C&D winner off 19lb higher, he is another must for consideration. El Bufalo and Lessay are also notable contenders.
LESSAY shaped well in a visor last time and it might be worth chancing he has the speed for sprinting. Above has struck up a good relationship with Billy Loughnane recently and is second choice ahead of El Bufalo.
C&D winner REBEL EMPIRE stood up well to a busy spell in midwinter and there may be more to come from him back from a short break.
(4) Ceira G 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 40 days ago. Entitled to build on that (first start for 4 months) and is one for shortlist. Well held on handicap and stable debut at Southwell last month; drops 2lb; more needed..
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2nd (7) (13/2 -30%) No Release
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(7) No Release 13/2, Too free over a much longer trip latest but had posted good second at Wolverhampton (8.7f) previously and must enter calculations. Too free (1m4f) latest but should have the pace to get involved now dropping back to 7f..
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3rd (6) (4/1 +33%) Freak Encounter
4
4/1(+33%)
(6) Freak Encounter 4/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. 2/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Enters calculations. 1m Polytrack winner; backward steps the last twice but early days and not written off..
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4th (3) (3/1 +75%) Due Respect
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(3) Due Respect 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, eleventh of 13 in claimer at Dundalk (7f) 76 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Michael Butler. Market should prove best guide to claims on yard/handicap debut. Well held in all four starts for Michael Butler; more needed on her handicap debut..
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5th (5) (17/2 +39%) Ancient State
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(5) Ancient State 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, third of 7 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Work to do on handicap debut. Stayed on for third at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) and has something to build on in handicaps..
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6th (8) (7/1 -110%) Maid Of Killybegs
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(8) Maid Of Killybegs 7/1, Found improvement when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/1) 24 days ago and can race off same mark here. Merits consideration on polytrack debut. Second at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) latest; no surprise to see her competitive again..
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7th (10) (13/2 +54%) Clipsham Noble
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(10) Clipsham Noble 13/2, Eighth of 12 in nursery (11/2) at Newcastle (7.1f), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 121 days. Others more convincing. Best effort was over C&D, when 5l third from this mark last August; others preferred..
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8th (1) (16/1 -60%) Black Falcon
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(1) Black Falcon 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fifth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) 44 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Best effort over C&D; may be capable of better now entering handicaps; check market.
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9th (2) (14/1 -40%) Camden Flyer
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(2) Camden Flyer 14/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 24 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Heading back in the right direction recently. Third despite blowing the start latest; does still have a bit to prove away from turf..
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10th (9) (100/1 -203%) Holywell Bay
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(9) Holywell Bay 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f, 400/1) 29 days ago. Likely best watched on switch to handicapping. Poor form so far but she goes handicapping off a lowly mark.
Charlie Johnston's horses are running well and there is every indication that MAID OF KILLYBEGS can further enhance her trainer's positive statistics. The daughter of Acclamation was a clear second to strongly-fancied rival over 7f at Wolverhampton last month and, open to progression over the trip, she can go one better off the same mark. Camden Flyer was fourth in that race and can go close again. No Release is the pick of the remainder.
CEIRA G ran better than her finishing position suggests on debut for new connections at Southwell last month and remains open to improvement. She gets the nod. Maid of Killybegs and No Release should also go well.
Preference is for NO RELEASE whose style of racing suggests the marked drop in trip could prove fruitful.
(7) Orlando Magic 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael Appleby when last of 8 in handicap (40/1) at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy. Out the back in all four runs and needs to show a lot more on this step up to 7f.
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1st (6) (10/3 +26%) Rumba Bay
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(6) Rumba Bay 10/3, First run since leaving D. K. Weld when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 17/2) 24 days ago. Entitled to build on that and enters calculations on polytrack debut. Not beaten far on stable debut at Wolverhampton and has claims if she can build on that.
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2nd (5) (6/1 +63%) Hype Merchant
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(5) Hype Merchant 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Struggled in four runs so far and he needs a transformation back from a break; AW debut.
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3rd (2) (10/3 -48%) Missile Mac
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(2) Missile Mac 10/3, Returned to form, in first-time tongue strap, when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 22/1) 24 days ago. 1 lb lower now and expected to be bang there. 0-7 but she ran her best race so far when third at Wolverhampton latest; in the mix.
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4th (1) (10/3 +44%) Baileys Honeymoon
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(1) Baileys Honeymoon 10/3, Back from 5 months off when good fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 27 days ago, never nearer. Return to this longer trip should suit on polytrack debut and merits consideration. Six-race maiden who needs to find more back up in trip for new yard.
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5th (8) (13/2 +54%) Jimmy Henry
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(8) Jimmy Henry 13/2, Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Finished down the field in all seven runs; now drops back in trip with blinkers tried.
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6th (9) (14/1 -17%) La Mer Grise
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(9) La Mer Grise 14/1, 28/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Work to do. Respectable efforts over 5f last twice but she needs to find more at this new trip.
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7th (4) (10/1 -54%) Navarre Special
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(4) Navarre Special 10/1, Ran with credit when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 22/1) 14 days ago. Returns to longer trip now and has been dropped 3 lb since. Eyeshields/hood on first time. Well held at 18-1 or bigger in her six runs; needs improvement on this step back up to 7f.
BAILEYS HONEYMOON caught the eye when finishing a staying-on fifth after meeting some trouble in running over 6f at Southwell last month and, eased 1lb back at 7f, this could be the day to catch her. Missile Mac wasn't disgraced when third over this trip at Dunstall Park recently and she has to enter the reckoning off 1lb lower for her top trainer/jockey combination. Navarre Special appears best of the remainder sporting headgear for the first time.
Preference is for MISSILE MAC, who returned to her best form when third at Wolverhampton last month and figures off a handy mark. Baileys Honeymoon and Navarre Special can also make their presence felt.
The vote goes to MISSILE MAC, who did well to finish third behind an improver at Wolverhampton last month.
(3) Likealot 6/5, Camelot filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Checkandchallenge and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Phijee. Appealing newcomer for stable that has few peers when it comes to readying one to strike first time out these days. Tenth foal; Camelot half-sister to six winners including Checkandchallenge (RPR 115).
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2nd (5) (7/4 +0%) Pearl Of Hope
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(5) Pearl Of Hope 7/4, Dubawi half-sister to several winners, including very smart French 1m winner Victor Ludorum. Contested fair maiden at Newmarket on debut (sixth of 7) and ran to a similar level when second of 7 in Kempton maiden (8f, 15/8) 57 days ago. Stepping up in distance should help. Very much sets the standard; on paper, unraced stablemate Magical Treasure is interesting.
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3rd (2) (33/1 -65%) Lady Odette
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33/1(-65%)
(2) Lady Odette 33/1, €80,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to Cornwallis Stakes winner Electric Waves. 25/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 29 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip. 25-1 and blew the start at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) but 3l fifth of six showed some ability.
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4th (4) (5/1 -43%) Magical Treasure
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(4) Magical Treasure 5/1, 575,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to smart 8.3f-1¾m winner Sea Silk Road and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner Andaleep and 8.3f winner Indemnity. 1 of 2 runners here for top yard and obvious appeal. 575,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; sister to Group 1 winner Sea Silk Road; one to note.
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5th (6) (12/1 -167%) Praying For Time
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(6) Praying For Time 12/1, 50,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 8.3f-1½m winner Ayrad from family of Moscow Ballet and Stravinsky. Interesting newcomer for top yard who also run Queen of Mercia. 50,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; from a leading yard, which also runs Queen Of Mercia.
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6th (7) (33/1 -230%) Queen Of Mercia
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33/1(-230%)
(7) Queen Of Mercia 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 20/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 6 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago, having her mind made up for her but still with some straightening out to be done. Cheekpieces now on. Needs to raise her game markedly again and seems to need persuasion; headgear switch.
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7th (1) (200/1 -100%) Argentum
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200/1(-100%)
(1) Argentum 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in novice at this course (8f, 50/1) on debut 33 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. There's encouragement for this longer trip but others have far more pressing claims.
Likealot is a half-sister to six winners and the daughter of Camelot makes plenty of appeal first time up for her top connections, particularly if the market speaks favourably. That said, MAGICAL TREASURE is preferred. There is plenty to like about the 575,000-gns daughter of Sea The Stars on paper and, making her racecourse debut for the red-hot Charlie Appleby team, she could prove tough to peg back. Of those with experience, Pearl Of Hope is respected most.
A couple of very interesting newcomers in LIKEALOT and Magical Treasure may come to the fore and Ralph Beckett's filly gets the vote before market clues. The step up in trip will suit Pearl of Hope and she makes most appeal of those with experience.
A great deal probably hinges on whether the newcomer MAGICAL TREASURE or form pick Pearl Of Hope is Charlie Appleby's first string.
(4) Solanna 3/1, Latest win at Kempton in December. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (15/8) at this C&D 35 days ago. Respected. Last two runs were his best for over a year and he used to be capable of a bit better.
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2nd (9) (10/1 -25%) Jenson Benson
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10/1(-25%)
(9) Jenson Benson 10/1, 4-time course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago. One to consider. On his lowest mark since 2021 and there's plenty to suggest he still has place claims.
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3rd (6) (5/2 +64%) Cloud Free
2.5
5/2(+64%)
(6) Cloud Free 5/2, Winner here in October. First run since leaving Michael Bell when good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/1) 31 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Third at Lingfield for new yard was his closest finish from five attempts at 1m2f/1m3f.
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4th (3) (6/1 +57%) Palazzo Persico
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6/1(+57%)
(3) Palazzo Persico 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 9/1, last of 9 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Blinkers back on. Scored in first-time visor over C&D in December; reverts to blinkers; player on a good day.
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5th (7) (66/1 -164%) Muhib
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66/1(-164%)
(7) Muhib 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when last of 11 in maiden at Southwell (12.1f) 98 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Second run since leaving the Gosdens; going handicapping should offer a better chance.
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6th (2) (9/4 +63%) Switchel
2.25
9/4(+63%)
(2) Switchel 9/4, C&D winner. 7/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Enters calculations. Consistent this autumn/winter; should not be far away if blinkers have no adverse effect.
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7th (8) (22/1 -10%) Mc'ted
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22/1(-10%)
(8) Mc'ted 22/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Pontefract in September. 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 31 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Parr. Ridden by Alice Bond; four wins last year; lesser shows on his last two starts for J Parr.
SOLANNA impressed when scoring over 1m3f at Kempton in December and he was narrowly denied over this track and trip off 5lb higher most recently. Nudged up 1lb, he looks well capable of atoning for that near-miss here. Fihrayn wasn't disgraced when finishing third over C&D on his penultimate start and merits consideration off the same mark, while the consistent Switchel sports blinkers for the first time.
SOLANNA wasn't seen to best effect here last time and continues in good form, so gets the vote over Jenson Benson and Switchel.
Most of these have realistic each-way claims but SOLANNA is narrowly the most persuasive for win purposes.
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