There were 35 Races on Thursday 11th April 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Taunton, 7 races at Aintree, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (3/1 +25%)Il Etait Temps |
3/1(+25%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Il Etait Temps 3/1, Back on the up when producing a gutsy display to land the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown (17f) in February but again no match for stablemate Gaelic Warrior when third in Arkle at Cheltenham (15.9f, heavy) last month, making a couple significant mistakes. Back up in trip and warrants respect. Arkle effort suggests this return to a longer trip is well worth exploring; possibilities. |
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2nd (3)  (4/1 -33%)Ginny's Destiny |
4/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ginny's Destiny 4/1, Useful hurdler for Tom Lacey and quickly scaled greater heights over fences for new yard, completing a Cheltenham hat-trick in 20.5f handicap in January. Ran another cracker when runner-up to Grey Dawning at the Festival 4 weeks ago and this bold-jumping front-runner won't be far away. Progressive front-runner; ties in closely with Grey Dawning on two pieces of chase form. |
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3rd (4)  (11/10 +0%)Grey Dawning |
11/10(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Grey Dawning 11/10, Grade 2 hurdle winner last term who has taken very well to fences, winning 21.5f Haydock graduation event and 3m Warwick Grade 2. Cemented his status as the leading British-trained novice when beating Ginny's Destiny by 2 lengths at the Festival 4 weeks ago and may not have finished improving. Landed the Turners, beating Ginny's Destiny by 2l; top on ratings and still improving. |
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4th (2)  (22/1 +33%)Colonel Harry |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Colonel Harry 22/1, Likeable type who took 4-runner Towton Novices' Chase at Wetherby (19.5f) in January. However, he's had his limitations exposed at this level the last twice so it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Turners effort confirms that he's below the top tier in this division. |
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5th (1)  (17/2 +6%)Blow Your Wad |
17/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Blow Your Wad 17/2, Winning hurdler who built on chase debut when coming out on top in a Kempton handicap on Boxing Day. Possibly unsuited by track at Cheltenham next time, but back on track with cheekpieces reapplied when landing Grade 2 at former course (20.5f, soft) just under 7 weeks ago. More needed here, though. Fresher than his rivals, having bypassed Cheltenham, and may rate higher still. |
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Grey Dawning beat Ginny's Destiny (second) and Colonel Harry (sixth) in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival last month and he might be worth more than his winning distance of two lengths suggests. He is fancied to confirm his superiority over those rivals, but could find IL ETAIT TEMPS too good. Willie Mullins' six-year-old could only manage third when fancied for the Arkle, but the step back up in distance may help his jumping this time around and it would be no surprise to see him take a step forward.
A mouth-watering curtain-raiser to the 2024 Grand National Festival which sees GREY DAWNING and Ginny's Destiny lock horns for a third time over fences and, with the state of play currently tied at one-all, Dan Skelton's 7-y-o is strongly fancied to tilt the scales in his favour with the heavy rain forecasted only enhancing his claims. Irish-raider Il Etait Temps can fill out third provided he keeps jumping errors to a minimum.
While Grey Dawning and Ginny's Destiny are top on form, IL ETAIT TEMPS and Blow Your Wad are interesting alternatives.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (11/10 -21%)Sir Gino |
11/10(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sir Gino 11/10, French recruit who has been an impressive winner of both starts in Britain, latterly a 17f Grade 2 at Cheltenham by 10 lengths from Burdett Road. A late withdrawal from the Triumph at the Cheltenham Festival when the yard was under a cloud. Remains a top prospect. Has a lofty reputation and remains unbeaten; exciting prospect who commands huge respect. |
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2nd (6)  (7/4 +56%)Kargese |
7/4(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kargese 7/4, Grade 3 winner in France who landed a Grade 1 at the Leopardstown Dublin Racing Festival on only her second outing for current connections. Better form when 1½ lengths second (pair clear) of 12 to Majborough in Triumph at Cheltenham last month. Looks sure to go well for last year's winning yard. Consistent and progressive filly; clear second in the Triumph; holds solid claims. |
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3rd (3)  (9/2 -13%)Kalif Du Berlais |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kalif Du Berlais 9/2, Landed a newcomers hurdle at Compiegne in October and has won twice at Kempton since coming to Britain. Looked a smart prospect in the Grade 2 Adonis last time and not discounted for connections who tasted success in this race with Monmiral in 2021. Very well regarded by his trainer and remains unbeaten; should have plenty more to offer. |
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4th (2)  (20/1 -25%)Intellotto |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Intellotto 20/1, Winner of juvenile events at Leopardstown and Limerick since switching to hurdles but beaten 9 lengths by Kargese when seventh in Leopardstown Grade 1 in between. Will need to raise his game. Still unexposed but has 9l to find with Kargese based on penultimate effort. |
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5th (1)  (150/1 +0%)Dirty Den |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dirty Den 150/1, Bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies but well beaten in a Newbury listed and Cheltenham Champion bumper since joining this yard and surely out of his depth at this level now hurdling. Has fairly useful bumper form but this looks a stiff introduction to hurdling. |
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A cloud may still hang over the well-being of the Nicky Henderson stable, but the exciting SIR GINO may be just the tonic to get them back on track. The French import made quite the impression at Cheltenham in January and having missed his intended engagement in the Triumph Hurdle, he arrives here fresh and ready to lay down a marker as the best juvenile hurdler around. A Grade 1 winner at the Dublin Racing Festival, Kargese arguably sets the standard on form following a fine second in the Triumph behind stablemate Majborough. The unbeaten Kalif Du Berlais may well be a chaser in the making, but he got up late to score in the Adonis at Kempton and looks to have a similar profile to Monmiral, who won this for the stable in 2021.
The way SIR GINO saw off the very talented Burdett Road at Cheltenham in January marks him down as a juvenile of the highest class and he can see off Triumph runner-up Kargese and stretch his unbeaten record to 4. Kalif du Berlais has a similar profile to the selection and should also have a part to a play in a good renewal of this Grade 1.
Sir Gino is an exciting prospect, while Kalif Du Berlais is another unbeaten contender and KARGESE is a rock-solid filly.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (9/4 -50%)Gerri Colombe |
9/4(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gerri Colombe 9/4, Top-class chaser who ran out an impressive winner of C&D Grade 1 here 12 months ago and he's enhanced his form subsequently, arriving here on back of a fine second behind Galopin Des Champs in last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Conditions fine and major claims with a repeat. Fine second in last month's Gold Cup and leading claims if that hasn't left a mark. |
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2nd (1)  (17/2 +29%)Ahoy Senor |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ahoy Senor 17/2, Top-class chaser on his day with a fine record here (Grade 1 winner over hurdles/fences) and ended last term with an excellent second behind Shishkin in this race. Efforts this season have been underwhelming on the whole but not out of the question a return to this venue could spark a revival. Not at his best this season but has an excellent record at this meeting and could go well. |
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3rd (3)  (10/3 +33%)Corbetts Cross |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Corbetts Cross 10/3, Upwardly-mobile hurdler and even better form over fences this campaign, running out a most impressive winner in a first-time hood of last month's National Hunt Chase at the Festival. This demands further progress back at the top table but highly unlikely he's reached his limit on that evidence. Easy win in NH Chase at Cheltenham; tougher task today but certainly impressive last time. |
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4th (6)  (5/2 +17%)Shishkin |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Shishkin 5/2, Brilliant chaser on his day, strong at finish when landing this race 12 months ago. Blotted his copybook by refusing to race on Ascot reappearance but looked in control when unseating 2 out in King George a month later and landed the odds in Gr 2 Denman at Newbury (3m, soft) since. Big player again. Could have won King George but for mishap; non-runner in Gold Cup (unsatisfactory scope). |
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5th (4)  (16/1 +52%)Gentlemansgame |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gentlemansgame 16/1, Smart staying hurdler who made a fine start over fences, putting race-fitness to good use and capitalising on Bravemansgame's final fence blunder when landing the Charlie Hall (24.2f, heavy) at Wetherby in November. Never figured in Gold Cup only start since and more needed. Tongue strap back on. Won Charlie Hall; he's better than he showed in Gold Cup but something to prove after that. |
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6th (2)  (11/1 -22%)Bravemansgame |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bravemansgame 11/1, Last season's King George hero who hasn't quite been operating at same level this term, despite finishing runner-up to Hewick in this year's renewal. Could only muster a fifth place finish behind Galopin Des Champs in last month's Gold Cup but interesting connections now opt for cheekpieces. Last season's King George winner; hasn't hit same heights this term; cheekpieces may help. |
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|PU| (7)  (22/1 +33%)Thunder Rock |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Thunder Rock 22/1, Smart chaser who scored on return at Carlisle but let down by jumping faced with a well-run top-level handicap at Cheltenham next time. Much more assured in that department since, second at Musselburgh prior to listed success at Kelso (23.4f) 6 weeks ago. Still, likely to come up short here. Decisive 2m7f Listed win at Kelso last month but others have far more substance to form. |
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Having landed the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal in November, Gerri Colombe has had the unenviable task of chasing home Galopin Des Champs on his last two starts, most recently in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Gordon Elliott's eight-year-old is bound to be popular, but SHISHKIN gets the vote. Things haven't gone entirely to plan this season, but he looked the likely winner when unseating in the King George and then took the Denman Chase at Newbury. There have been shoots of life coming from the Nicky Henderson yard of late and last year's winner, who can emulate Docklands Express, Silviniaco Conti and Clan Des Obeaux in landing back-to-back renewals, might benefit from being fresher than his rivals. Corbetts Cross was a facile winner of the National Hunt Chase and Emmet Mullins' unexposed chaser might yet be capable at this level, while it would be dangerous to rule out Ahoy Senor, who will relish the return to this venue.
A winner at this meeting 12 months ago, GERRI COLOMBE ran the race of his life when finding only Galopin Des Champs too good in last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup and a repeat of that sort of performance can see Gordon Elliott's prolific 8-y-o prove a tough nut to crack here. That said, Shishkin, who missed the Festival, is likely to put up a bold bid to defend his crown, whilst 7-y-o Corbetts Cross, who ran out an authoritative winner of the NH Chase last month, is another to consider.
The Grand National meeting has brought out the best in AHOY SENOR and he is preferred over Gold Cup runner-up Gerri Colombe.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (Evens +80%)Impaire Et Passe |
Evens(+80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Impaire Et Passe Evens, Won Grade 1s at Cheltenham and Punchestown in unbeaten novice hurdle season. Even better form when second in Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse (2½m) and Matheson at Leopardstown (2m) this winter. Behind Bob Olinger when a below-par third in Irish Champion but leading claims if back to best. 5l behind second Bob Olinger when 3rd in Irish Champion Hurdle, but could reverse the form. |
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2nd (2)  (9/4 -13%)Bob Olinger |
9/4(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bob Olinger 9/4, High-class chaser who has reverted to hurdles this term, winning listed at Navan and Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham (both 2½m), beating Marie's Rock by 7 lengths in the latter. No disgrace in being unable to live with State Man (Impaire Et Passe third) in Irish Champion since. Should go well. Rejuvenated this season, with two 2m4f Grade 2 wins, and he's a leading candidate. |
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3rd (4)  (18/1 -50%)Langer Dan |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Langer Dan 18/1, Smart performance when becoming the first dual winner of the Coral Cup (Handicap) at Cheltenham last month. Has also tasted big handicap success over this C&D but a big career best will be needed to get heavily involved at Grade 1 level. Has won the last two Coral Cups at Cheltenham; each-way possible now tackling a Grade 1. |
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4th (7)  (15/2 +25%)Luccia |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Luccia 15/2, Resumed winning ways in valuable Betfair Exchange Trophy (Handicap) at Ascot (2m) just before Christmas. Comfortably bettered that form when an excellent third in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham since. Third in a Grade 1 novice at this meeting last year. Races beyond around 2m for first time here. Good third in the Champion Hurdle; yard has excellent record in this race; not ruled out. |
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5th (8)  (20/1 +0%)Marie's Rock |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Marie's Rock 20/1, Really smart hurdler at her best (second in last year's Liverpool Hurdle) but operating a bit below that level this season, with her Doncaster win in January coming a weak Grade 2. Pulled up in Mares' at Cheltenham since. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Hasn't found her peak form this term but a case can be made on last season's best. |
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6th (1)  (33/1 +50%)Beacon Edge |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Beacon Edge 33/1, Won on Thurles reappearance in October. Also a good second In Grade 2 Boyne at Navan in February but below par behind Langer Dan in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham. Others are preferred. Ran well for a long way when 9th in Coral Cup but this 10yo would be a shock winner today. |
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7th (6)  (14/1 +13%)Nemean Lion |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Nemean Lion 14/1, Took his form up another notch when landing the second Grade 2 success of his career in the Kingwell at Wincanton in February but he found the Champion Hurdle too hot to handle at Cheltenham and this isn't much easier. Below best when 6th in Champion Hurdle but won Kingwell Hurdle previously; each-way shout. |
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8th (5)  (100/1 -52%)Mahons Glory |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mahons Glory 100/1, Useful effort to win a 21f Kempton handicap on Boxing Day on only his second outing for Patrick Neville but surely out of his depth in this company. Career-best when easily winning Kempton h'cap; tough ask today but not ruled out each-way. |
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This looks an ideal test for BOB OLINGER and he should take an awful lot of beating. After appearing past his best for a while, he has bounced back in no uncertain terms this season, backing up a couple of Grade 2 wins with a solid second behind subsequent Champion Hurdle hero State Man at the Dublin Racing Festival. Henry de Bromhead's nine-year-old had today's biggest rival Impaire Et Passe five lengths behind at Leopardstown and he can confirm his superiority en route to recording a fourth top-level success. Impaire Et Passe didn't appear to enjoy more forceful tactics in the Irish Champion so it would be no surprise if Paul Townend elects to take a lead on this occasion, although he could have a target on his back, with Rachael Blackmore likely to sit further behind on the selection. Of those at longer odds, Nemean Lion may go forward and surprise one or two.
IMPAIRE ET PASSE seemed to resent a switch to front-running tactics when 5 lengths behind Bob Olinger in the Irish Champion Hurdle in February. His runner-up efforts to Teahupoo and State Man prior to that set the standard here and he can bounce back to form and turn the tables on Henry De Bromhead's charge. Champion Hurdle third Luccia may prove best of the remainder if her stamina holds up in trip.
Impaire Et Passe is better than he showed in the Irish Champion Hurdle but BOB OLINGER is taken to beat him once more.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (12)  (3/1 +50%)Its On The Line |
3/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Its On The Line 3/1, Likeable sort who has a terrific record in this sphere and ran another cracker when second (for the second year running) in the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last time, denied late. Fell in this in 2023 but should put up a bold showing this time round. Fell at Becher's last year; runner-up at the Cheltenham Festival the last two seasons. |
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2nd (2)  (8/1 +43%)Bennys King |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bennys King 8/1, Has improved with each run since returning to hunters and landed 7-runner hunter chase (8/1) at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 44 days ago by 23 lengths from Hardline, going with enthusiasm. Runner-up in this 12 months ago so he's a player. Runner-up 12 months ago and today's softer conditions could work in his favour. |
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3rd (1)  (5/1 +38%)Annamix |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Annamix 5/1, Fairly useful chaser who made it 2-3 wins this season in 6-runner hunter chase (9/2) at Gowran (25f, heavy) 33 days ago, staying on well. Much respected for top connections. Easy winner last time but Its On The Line does have his number on their previous clashes. |
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4th (21)  (8/1 -60%)Time Leader |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Time Leader 8/1, Fairly useful chaser with an excellent strike rate in hunters, completing a hat-trick in this sphere when scoring comfortably at Hereford in January. Excellent third in Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last time and deserves plenty of respect. Did well to be fifth in this last year and ran a career best last time at Cheltenham. |
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5th (19)  (25/1 +0%)Tea Clipper |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Tea Clipper 25/1, Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 and, while he's shown the bulk of his ability remains this term, he's not looked the most straightforward recently, so others hard to have maximum confidence in him. Useful handicapper but has twice come up short at odds-on in hunter chases. |
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6th (17)  (5/1 +58%)Romeo Magico |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Romeo Magico 5/1, Point winner who is two from three in hunters and had plenty in hand when scoring at Down Royal last time. Tongue strap is refitted and his accurate jumping should be an asset on this course, so he's worth chancing to get the better of his stablemate. Bit to find on balance but impressed last time and he's still lightly raced for top yard. |
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7th (11)  (125/1 -25%)Hardline |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Hardline 125/1, Winless under Rules since landing a Grade 1 novice chase at Limerick back in 2018 and, while he's been successful in points since, his latest effort in a hunter at Leicester (beaten convincingly by Benny's King) add weight to the theory that he's not the force of old. Current limitations were ruthlessly exposed by Bennys King last time at Leicester. |
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8th (3)  (22/1 +45%)Cap Du Mathan |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cap Du Mathan 22/1, Useful chaser who lost his way in handicaps prior to completing a relatively simple task in a 7-runner event at Leicester on hunter debut. Returns to a more competitive scenario and stamina isn't assured. Remains useful on his day and 1-1 in hunter chases; however, best form is over shorter. |
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9th (4)  (33/1 +50%)Captain Tommy |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Captain Tommy 33/1, Already a 4-time winner this term and bagged 6-runner hunter chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 21 days ago by ¾ length from Espoir De Guye. Not ruled out. Two small-field hunter chase wins at Ludlow this year; opposable at this level. |
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|F| (20)  (50/1 +60%)The Big Lense |
50/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) The Big Lense 50/1, Winner of a handicap here last summer but efforts in hunters this term have been uninspiring. Needs goodish ground and struggled on soft behind Cap Du Mathan last month. |
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|F| (6)  (66/1 +34%)Drop Flight |
66/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Drop Flight 66/1, Placed 4 times in hunter chases last season and got back on track reverted to patient tactics when scoring in a 5-runner contest at Exeter last time. This is significantly tougher. Barely sighted before pulling up in this last year when 66-1; again very opposable. |
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|U| (9)  (16/1 -14%)Gaboriot |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gaboriot 16/1, Won a pair of 3m handicaps in the autumn and regained the winning thread when easily landing a hunter at Catterick last month. Bit more required if he's to make a serious impact in this. Something has clicked this season but today's company demands a career best from him. |
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|U| (5)  (28/1 +44%)Cat Tiger |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cat Tiger 28/1, Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls and found just one too good in the 2022 edition of this. Ran out for this yard at Hereford before a below-par Leicester third so has it to prove. Modest third to Bennys King last time but did go close in this race two years ago. |
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|U| (14)  (125/1 -25%)Matts Commission |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Matts Commission 125/1, Added to a prolific points record with another success last month but, based on what he's shown under Rules, he's out of his depth. Multiple point winner but likely to soon be out of his comfort zone at this level. |
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10th (15)  (14/1 +65%)Rebel Dawn Rising |
14/1(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Rebel Dawn Rising 14/1, Multiple point scorer who is fairly useful under Rules and looked better than ever when landing a hunter at Fakenham last time, rallying to regain the lead late. This is much tougher. Should things go his way he might make the frame, but that's the limit of his ambitions. |
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|PU| (13)  (12/1 +64%)Lieutenant Rocco |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Lieutenant Rocco 12/1, Useful on his day and returned to form to some degree when second in a hunter at Taunton on penultimate start. Perhaps found the race coming too soon next time but he's hardly the most reliable. Holding his form has been a challenge and he was well beaten by Espoir De Guye last time. |
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|PU| (18)  (14/1 -180%)Spyglass Hill |
14/1(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Spyglass Hill 14/1, First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when readily landing 8-runner hunter chase at Haydock (22.2f, heavy, 9/1) 54 days ago. Has plenty of class and, while he's prone to mistakes, it will be interesting to see how he takes to these fences. Class act on his day and the form of hunter chase debut win at Haydock commands respect. |
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|PU| (7)  (33/1 +0%)Espoir De Guye |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Espoir De Guye 33/1, Useful chaser at his best and, returned to positive tactics, looked to retain all of that ability when scoring at Wincanton in February. Not disgraced when second at Ludlow next time, so shouldn't be completely dismissed. Has to bounce back from a shock defeat at Ludlow at the hands of Captain Tommy. |
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|PU| (22)  (66/1 +47%)Windsor Avenue |
66/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Windsor Avenue 66/1, Fairly useful chaser on his day and took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Catterick a month ago. Something to find and several others are more persuasive. Recent hunter chase form unconvincing, beaten by Spyglass Hill and Gaboriot the last twice. |
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|PU| (8)  (125/1 -25%)Focus Point |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Focus Point 125/1, Only effort in this sphere almost a year contained some encouragement. Multiple point winner who is unexposed, but big chunk of improvement is required. Prolific in points but not of late; runner-up at Down Royal in his previous hunter chase. |
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|PU| (10)  (125/1 -25%)Grand Roi |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Grand Roi 125/1, Fair chaser who has runner-up on Fakenham hunter debut in February and filled the same position behind Forest Chimes at Stratford on penultimate start. Tame display at Exeter last time, however, and he has plenty to find. His recent form is nowhere near good enough for a test of this magnitude. |
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|PU| (16)  (150/1 -20%)Reikers Island |
150/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Reikers Island 150/1, Useful chaser who was third in a point last season. Has shown plenty of ability over the years but he's struggled in the last two renewals of this. Has completed in his own time in the last two runnings of this race when 33-1 and 150-1. |
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With six of the last 12 winners of this contest running at the Cheltenham Festival beforehand, both Its On The Line (second) and Time Leader (third) warrant respect after their efforts in defeat in the St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup last month. However, 2022 Topham third ANNAMIX might put his experience over the Grand National fences to good use and he edges the vote. Willie Mullins' grey arrives on the back of a 10-length romp at Gowran Park and could give the Irish maestro a first victory in this race as a trainer, having landed it as an amateur jockey back in 1983.
ROMEO MAGICO was highly impressive at Down Royal last time and, while this is a much tougher assignment, the way he jumped and travelled that day indicates that there's a bigger effort in him, so he gets the nod ahead of his reliable stablemate Its On The Line, who was just denied at Cheltenham last time. Time Leader, one position behind It's On The Line last month, is also worthy of plenty of respect.
Last year's unfortunate fifth TIME LEADER (nap) can reverse Cheltenham placings with Its On The Line.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (13)  (5/1 +58%)Sans Bruit |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Sans Bruit 5/1, Smart winning hurdler/chaser in France who shaped well, on his first start over fences for Paul Nicholls, when second of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (16f, soft) 10 days ago. This is tougher but he may be capable of better in this sphere. 2 lb out of the weights. Six wins in France; useful effort back chasing on 3rd run for this yard; can figure. |
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2nd (2)  (9/2 +31%)Saint Roi |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Saint Roi 9/2, Strike rate not the best over fences but has caught the eye on several occasions in defeat and wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 16 to Unexpected Party in Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. 2 lb lower now and not taken lightly. Classy novice last winter, close 2nd over 2m4f at this meeting; work to do on recent runs. |
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3rd (4)  (15/2 -7%)Path D'oroux |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Path D'oroux 15/2, Yet to score over fences but has been progressing with each start and ran a cracker (in first-time cheekpieces) when third of 16 to Unexpected Party at Cheltenham (15.9f, heavy) last month. Likely to be in the mix again. Very solid 3rd to Unexpected Party at Cheltenham; 6lb turnaround for nearly 6l. |
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4th (15)  (33/1 -32%)Mayhem Mya |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Mayhem Mya 33/1, Fairly-useful hurdler who got off the mark in this sphere at Exeter (17.5f) in December and only narrowly failed to add to that success over same C&D last month. Looks to have plenty on from 6 lb out of the handicap here, however. Improved chase form this season; may well have more to come but 6lb out of weights. |
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5th (8)  (25/1 -39%)Triple Trade |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Triple Trade 25/1, Really got his act together over fences since last spring, adding another win to his tally when seeing off 6 rivals at Ascot (18.8f) over Christmas. Not been in same form since, however, and others make more appeal. Good spell before Christmas but well held in soft-ground races since and dropped just 1lb. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 +8%)Dancing On My Own |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dancing On My Own 11/1, Has a fine record in handicap chases in UK, winning this contest (off 12 lb lower) last year and posted a personal best when scoring at Cheltenham (15.9f) in October. Likely primed for this again but testing conditions wouldn't be ideal. Runner-up here in 2022 and won last year; 12lb higher than last year; soft not ideal. |
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7th (5)  (12/1 -50%)Homme Public |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Homme Public 12/1, Mutiple winner over hurdles who has found improvement since switched to the larger obstacles and posted a career best when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, soft) 40 days ago. This is more competitive but he can't be ruled out. Won 3 of 4 chases at 2m this winter but soft ground unlikely to be a help to him. |
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8th (7)  (17/2 -13%)Heltenham |
17/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Heltenham 17/2, Improved markedly for the switch to chasing, taking another step forward when landing 6-runner handicap at Newbury (19.9f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Drop back in trip could suit this strong-travelling sort and he is one for the shortlist. Never in better form than for recent 2m4f wins but up 6lb and having first 2m chase run. |
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9th (11)  (18/1 +0%)Black Gerry |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Black Gerry 18/1, Won all 4 of his starts (at up to 19.8f) when completing last season and posted much his best effort this term when second of 7 in Plumpton handicap chase (19.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Feasibly treated if able to build on that. Won all 3 completions last winter; slow to get going this season but better latest. |
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10th (14)  (50/1 -213%)Bythesametoken |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Bythesametoken 50/1, Back to winning ways at Killarney (17f) in October and acquitted himself well in defeat since, latest when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 90 days ago. Asked a bigger question now, though. 2 lb out of the weights. Generally reliable and conditions will suit but looks up against it on balance of form. |
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11th (12)  (33/1 -136%)Guy |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Guy 33/1, Back to winning ways in 8-runner handicap chase at Hereford (16f) in January but his wins have come in lower-grade contests and he would likely prefer better ground. 2 lb out of the weights. Two wins in lesser company this winter; out of weights and soft ground against him. |
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12th (10)  (18/1 -50%)Irish Blaze |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Irish Blaze 18/1, Free-going sort who has found improvement since switched to new yard, scoring at Down Royal (16f) in January before good third in novice chase at Punchestown (16f, heavy) 53 days ago. Fairly treated, back handicapping, and warrants respect. In good form but relatively exposed over fences and testing ground is a worry. |
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|PU| (3)  (6/1 -33%)Unexpected Party |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Unexpected Party 6/1, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novices of 2022/23 and bounced back to best when landing Grand Annual Chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, heavy) last month. 8 lb higher now but another bold bid looks likely. Near-copybook display when winning Grand Annual at Cheltenham; up 8lb; more to come at 2m. |
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|PU| (9)  (8/1 +43%)Whiskeywealth |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Whiskeywealth 8/1, Proved better than ever when taking 11-runner handicap chase at Gowran (16f, heavy) last month. Has 11 lb higher mark to contend with here but is proven in testing conditions and could be a player. Acts well on heavy; in peak form with hurdle/chase wins on last 2 starts; no forlorn hope. |
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|PU| (6)  (80/1 -142%)Mackenberg |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mackenberg 80/1, Five-time winner over fences who was poised to get back on the scoreboard before unseating rider late on at Hereford (16f, soft) last month. 4 lb higher now and finds himself in a much deeper conest. Talented on his day but pulled up at this meeting the last 2 years, in this race in 2023. |
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Unexpected Party clearly appreciated the step back to 2m when winning the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival last month but even though an 8lb rise doesn't look excessive, he has had a long season and it remains to be seen how much that race has taken out of him. IRISH BLAZE readily accounted for three subsequent winners on just his second start for this stable at Down Royal in January and after finishing a solid third behind two smart rivals at Punchestown subsequently, he represents some value and can outrun his forecast odds with Carl Millar claiming a handy 7lb off his back. The unexposed Sans Bruit finished second on his UK chasing bow at Chepstow and is just one other to consider.
HELTENHAM proved better than ever when scoring at Newbury last month and could be well served by a strongly-run race at the minimum trip. He is narrowly preferred to stable-companion Unexpected Party who was a convincing winner of the Grand Annual and remains feasibly treated. Path d'Oroux and Saint Roi are next best in a typically competitive renewal of this contest.
This can go to UNEXPECTED PARTY who looked well suited by this trip when winning at Cheltenham and should have more to come at 2m.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (13/2 +13%)Diva Luna |
13/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Diva Luna 13/2, Runner-up on her only outing in points and justified connections decision to go straight for listed company when making a successful Rules debut at Market Rasen a couple of months ago. Open to improvement and likely to play a part. Made all to beat Listentoyourheart in Listed race at Market Rasen; should improve further. |
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2nd (6)  (10/1 -67%)Jubilee Alpha |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jubilee Alpha 10/1, Half-sister to bumper winner Four Clean Aces and looked well above average when forging clear to make a successful start at Wincanton 70 days ago. Seemingly saved for this, so worthy of respect for top yard. Justified favouritism with a 2l win at Wincanton; represents top stable; useful prospect. |
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3rd (14)  (40/1 -43%)La Marquise |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) La Marquise 40/1, Had a bit in hand when winning on her debut at Stratford (2m, heavy) at the start of November and right back on track when landing a 7-runner event at Cheptsow three weeks ago. Others achieved a good deal more, however. Rebounded to win at Chepstow; faces a tougher task back up in grade. |
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4th (9)  (16/1 +20%)Metkayina |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Metkayina 16/1, Shaped well when third of 16 in bumper at Galway (heavy) on debut on debut and, having left Sam Curling, made an impressive start for this yard when comfortably seeing off Solid Silver at Ludlow 4 months ago. Could do better still, so no forlorn hope. Sold out of Sam Curling's yard for £100,000 since Ludlow win; open to further improvement. |
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5th (8)  (10/1 +29%)Listentoyourheart |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Listentoyourheart 10/1, Out of a dual bumper winner and got on top close home when making a winning start at Sedgefield. Both subsequent efforts have been creditable and a good pace should play to her strengths, so not a forlorn hope. Good second to Diva Luna at Market Rasen; helps to give Dan Skelton a solid hand. |
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6th (12)  (20/1 -82%)Speculatrix |
20/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Speculatrix 20/1, Looked useful when winning 10-runner bumper at Punchestown 13 months ago. Concern that she's been off since but seems well regarded and is worthy of a market check on return. Absent since debut win at Punchestown in February 2023; heed the market signals. |
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7th (17)  (80/1 -264%)Not Now Nathaniel |
80/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Not Now Nathaniel 80/1, Made ideal start when scoring at Newcastle in January and not disgraced in a stronger contest at Newbury next time. Others have more potential, though. Won at Newcastle then ran well at Newbury; this is another step up in class. |
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8th (7)  (50/1 -100%)Just Call Me Lucy |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Just Call Me Lucy 50/1, Related to a point winner and shaped with encouragement on debut at this track. Subsequently bolted up at Carlisle (17f, soft) but followed it with an underwhelming showing at Sandown a month ago. Others make more appeal. Came up well short behind Honky Tonk Highway at Sandown; opposed. |
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9th (18)  (40/1 -60%)Park Princess |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Park Princess 40/1, Half-sister to 4 winners and more than lived up to market expectations (sent off 2/1 favourite) when landing a big-field Newbury bumper (16.3f, heavy) in good style in December. Only fourth in listed company at Market Rasen next time but remains with potential. Won by 10l at Newbury; behind two of these rivals at Market Rasen since. |
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10th (5)  (10/3 +17%)Honky Tonk Highway |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Honky Tonk Highway 10/3, Expensive purchase after winning her only start in points and justified strong support when landing a listed contest at Sandown on her first go under Rules. Held in high regard and worth a chance to maintain her unbeaten record. Stuck on well at Sandown (Listed) despite still seeming green; promising mare; respected. |
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11th (2)  (2/1 +50%)Baby Kate |
2/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Baby Kate 2/1, Unbeaten in two starts to date, including a likeable performance to land a listed event at Cheltenham back in November. Not seen since but expert handler should have her well prepared for this, so boasts obvious claims. Took her record to 2-2 with clearcut Listed win at Cheltenham; major contender. |
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12th (13)  (125/1 -213%)Wednesday Addams |
125/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Wednesday Addams 125/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Nov 12) and showed plenty when second at Wetherby on debut. Hit the frame at Newbury next time but has a bit to find in this company. Has not done enough to suggest she's up to this standard. |
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13th (15)  (40/1 +39%)Letterston Lily |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Letterston Lily 40/1, Getaway filly. Sister to bumper winner/fair 2½m hurdle winner Letterston Lady. Likely to come up short starting out at this level. Attractively bred but makes debut in deep waters. |
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14th (10)  (8/1 +27%)Mongibello |
8/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mongibello 8/1, Readily off the mark at the second attempt in Down Royal bumper in December and prominent in the betting before disappointing in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown a couple of months ago. Too soon to write off. Recorded a useful RPR when scoring at Down Royal; disappointing at the DRF since. |
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15th (4)  (100/1 -52%)Future Fortune |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Future Fortune 100/1, Out of a winning chaser but showed enough know-how to make a successful bumper debut at Hereford in October. Hasn't matched that since and faces a stiff task. Has failed to build on her Hereford success in two subsequent runs. |
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|PU| (16)  (125/1 -468%)Nala The Lioness |
125/1(-468%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Nala The Lioness 125/1, Related to a couple of Flat winners and has only found one on each of her three starts to date. Visored for the first time but has a good chunk of improvement to find if she's to compete. Consistent thus far but needs to find improvement for first-time headgear. |
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BABY KATE is a mare of huge potential and has a live chance of giving Willie Mullins his second winner of this race. Although small in stature, the daughter of Champs Elysees proved she has a big engine when landing a Listed bumper at Cheltenham and, considering her dam also won at that level before going on to Grade 1 success over hurdles, the future is bright for this progressive five-year-old. Honky Tonk Highway also defends an unblemished record and, with the ground in her favour, a big run is expected. Jubilee Alpha and Speculatrix are other promising types to consider.
HONKY TONK HIGHWAY made a good impression between the flags and, sent off favourite in a listed event on Rules debut, she looked a classy mare when supplementing that success at Sandown. She's narrowly preferred to Baby Kate, who has achieved a bit more, while Diva Luna and Jubilee Alpha also make plenty of appeal on the back of winning starts in this sphere.
The two most appealing contenders are HONKY TONK HIGHWAY (narrowly preferred) and Diva Luna.
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