There were 28 Races on Friday 12th April 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, 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)  (6/4 +45%)Inothewayurthinkin |
6/4(+45%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Inothewayurthinkin 6/4, Useful novice hurdler and even better form over fences, justifying strong support when opening his chase account in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham under a confident ride (form of his third to Gaelic Warrior at Limerick in December boosted in the Arkle). Major player with further progress to come. Made a mockery of his mark in the Kim Muir; new rating puts him top in this field. |
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2nd (6)  (9/2 -35%)Iroko |
9/2(-35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Iroko 9/2, Thrived over hurdles in 2022/23, successful in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham and good third in the Sefton at this meeting. Easy winner of a Warwick novice on his seasonal/chase debut, before mid-field in the Golden Miller at Cheltenham after a 4-month absence. Remains open to improvement. Ran well in the Sefton on this card last year; should still have more to offer over fences. |
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3rd (4)  (5/1 +17%)Heart Wood |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Heart Wood 5/1, Winner over hurdles in France and shaped encouragingly when runner-up in maiden chases on his first 3 starts for current yard. Switched to handicapping, proved a different proposition when landing the Leopardstown Chase in February in impressive style. Well worth his place at this level. May well build on his DRF success (2m5f); possibilities, provided he stays the new trip. |
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4th (2)  (6/1 -50%)Chianti Classico |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chianti Classico 6/1, Completed a hat-trick over hurdles last season and has quickly developed into a smart chaser, making it 3 wins from 4 starts in this sphere with an assured display in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. Up in grade but he has the potential of even more still to offer over fences. Much too good for his rivals in the Ultima at Cheltenham; progressive and warrants respect. |
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5th (1)  (9/1 -50%)Broadway Boy |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Broadway Boy 9/1, Made a successful start over fences in a Worcester novice and has scored twice at Cheltenham since, the form of his handicap win in December boosted by the second and third subsequently. Faced a tough ask having to concede weight when third of 5 at Warwick in January. Cheekpieces reached for. The form of his Cheltenham win (penultimate start) is very strong; fresher than his rivals. |
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|F| (3)  (8/1 +6%)Giovinco |
8/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Giovinco 8/1, Unbeaten in 3 starts over hurdles and largely progressive sent chasing this season, winning novice handicap at this C&D on his second outing of the campaign. Soon back on track in a match at Newcastle in February, before an excellent third in the Broadway Chase at Cheltenham. Not discounted. Ran well in the Brown Advisory; the only C&D winner in this field; not dismissed. |
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This may represent a steep rise in grade for CHIANTI CLASSICO, but the way in which he won the Ultima at Cheltenham suggested that he may be up to the task. It was that very contest last year which produced a Grand National and Punchestown Gold Cup winner, and Kim Bailey's charge may be able to follow suit having scored on three of his four starts over fences. An impressive winner off top-weight in the Kim Muir, Inothewayurthinkin has experience at the top level and there should be more improvement forthcoming over this trip. Iroko didn't cut much ice on his return in the Turners but going up in trip is likely to suit, while C&D winner Giovinco is another to note after a creditable third in the Brown Advisory.
INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN recorded a first success over fences in fine style when landing the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival, relishing the step up in trip, and he can continue his progression to follow up returned to Grade 1 company. Heart Wood also showed improved form when winning a major handicap at Leopardstown on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Chianti Classico.
Inothewayurthinkin and Chianti Classico are respected, while IROKO (narrowly preferred) is interesting back up in distance.
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 (6)  (5/1 +33%)Kateira |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kateira 5/1, Three-time novice hurdle winner last season and ended her campaign with excellent second in a C&D Grade 1 novice at this meeting. Below par in 2 comeback runs in November but back on form when fourth of 11 over 21f at Kempton 4 weeks ago. Much respected. Second in Grade 1 C&D novice last April; could build on her recent solid 4th at Kempton. |
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2nd (5)  (9/1 +0%)Jango Baie |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jango Baie 9/1, Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles, latterly the Grade 1 Formby over 2m here on Boxing Day. Not at best when runner-up in small field at Huntingdon in February but back to form when ½-length second in 2¼m Kelso Grade 2 6 weeks ago. His opening handicap mark looks workable. Won Grade 1 novice here in December; improvement needed on h'cap debut but it's possible. |
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3rd (21)  (7/1 +42%)Inthewaterside |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Inthewaterside 7/1, Imposing sort who was unbeaten in 2 bumper runs and has taken well to hurdling this season, winning an Ascot maiden and Lingfield handicap around 2½m. Good second of 6 in Ascot novice latest and unexposed for top yard now tackling only his second handicap. Hooded first time. Form of Ascot novice second has been franked; could be on a good mark now back in handicap. |
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4th (8)  (14/1 +0%)What's Up Darling |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) What's Up Darling 14/1, Bumper winner last spring who was having only his second start over hurdles when landing a 2m Navan Grade 3 (heavy) in November. Bettered that form when second in a Grade 3 at Gowran in February and made a sound start to his handicap career when sixth of 21 in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (2½m). Soundly beaten when sixth in the Martin Pipe but that could turn out to be a red-hot race. |
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5th (12)  (66/1 -65%)Spirit D'aunou |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Spirit D'aunou 66/1, His success on heavy ground at Sandown (2m) in December was his fifth win in 6 starts. His run of good form has come to a halt in the Betfair at Newbury and Imperial Cup at Sandown this spring and his hopes are pinned on a step up in trip helping him to regain the progressive thread. Continued prolific start to career at Sandown in December but down the field twice since. |
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6th (4)  (20/1 -25%)Might I |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Might I 20/1, Useful hurdler. Showed similar form over fences before Christmas (won a match race at Exeter) but his jumping was an issue and he also made mistakes back hurdling at Cheltenham last month, finishing mid-field in the Coral Cup. Others are preferred. Finished 13th in Coral Cup after very bad blunder; down to an attractive mark. |
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7th (10)  (16/1 +0%)Uncle Bert |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Uncle Bert 16/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Perth in September. Struggled immediately after that but firmly back on the up with wins in the mud at Wetherby and Bangor in recent months. 8 lb higher in a deeper race now but he will be at home on this ground. Comfortable wins under James Turner the last twice; possible he's still ahead of h'capper. |
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8th (16)  (5/1 +38%)Ocastle Des Mottes |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Ocastle Des Mottes 5/1, Dual 2¼m winner in France. Didn't get close to justifying favouritism in Betfair on yard debut but more promising signs when fifth of 21 in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham since, the fact he only weakened late on encouraging given he pulled hard. Could have big say if reffited hood helps him to settle. Pulled hard when 15l fifth in the Martin Pipe; the first-time hood could help him settle. |
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9th (19)  (5/1 +50%)Champagne Twist |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Champagne Twist 5/1, Irish point winner and going the right way over hurdles for new connections, making a successful handicap debut in the very competitive EBF Final at Sandown (2½m, soft) last month. Raised 7 lb for that but there's almost certainly more to come. Won the EBF Novices' Final at Sandown and a 7lb rise may not stop this unexposed 6yo. |
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|F| (20)  (100/1 -257%)Tronador |
100/1(-257%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Tronador 100/1, Won this race in 2021 but has rarely threatened over jumps since. Did score on the Flat last summer but pulled up back hurdling at Chepstow in October and given a break since finishing a well-held fifth on chase debut in November. Others are more obvious. Won this race in 2021 but returns from some time off today and others are more compelling. |
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|U| (1)  (25/1 -56%)Springwell Bay |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Springwell Bay 25/1, Scored over 21f at Cheltenham in November and resumed his progress when going down by a neck in 3m handicap at Musselburgh in February. No surprise were he to pull out more again but a really smart effort will be needed under top weight. Clear 2nd at Musselburgh latest and the neck winner has followed up; solid each-way claims. |
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10th (9)  (40/1 +39%)Guard Your Dreams |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Guard Your Dreams 40/1, Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2021/22 but has yet to show he retains that ability in 3 comeback outings this term, on the latest finishing down the field in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham. Very well handicapped on his old form but tailed off in the Coral Cup last month. |
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11th (17)  (28/1 -27%)Serious Operator |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Serious Operator 28/1, Enhanced good strike rate over hurdles when successful at Kelso (21f, soft) 6 weeks ago. His fifth of 19 in the Lanzarote at Kempton prior to that shows he can mix it in competitive handicaps but he's gone up another 5 lb for Kelso. Two wins from his last three starts; up in grade today but could continue to progress. |
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12th (3)  (22/1 +0%)Sonigino |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sonigino 22/1, Three wins last season and built on good in-frame efforts in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow and Greatwood at Cheltenham in autumn when scoring over C&D (heavy) in December. Has struggled in Lanzarote at Kempton and Martin Pipe at Cheltenham since, though. Has run really well on both visits to Aintree but he's been disappointing the last twice. |
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13th (13)  (12/1 -9%)Theatre Man |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Theatre Man 12/1, Useful, dual-winning hurdler who has bettered that form in defeat over fences this term, notably second to Ginny's Destiny in the Timeform Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham in January. Fell in the Plate there since and now reverts to hurdles. Well handicapped on this season's chase form & showed promise in novice hurdles last term. |
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14th (11)  (22/1 -57%)Boombawn |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Boombawn 22/1, Largely progressive sort who scored over C&D (good) last May and followed up in a 21f Kempton handicap (good to soft) 10 months later. Much fresher than most for this stage of the season but testing ground a slight question mark and Harry Skelton is on Kateira this time. Won over C&D last May and belated follow-up at Kempton last month; doubt about soft going. |
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15th (22)  (13/2 +19%)Making Headway |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Making Headway 13/2, Irish point winner who has done well over hurdles for new connections, winning pair of novices around 2m. Good start to his handicap career when fourth of 16 in Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m again) and he leaves the firm impression there'll be more to come now stepped up to 2½m. Cheekpieces added. Rallied for fourth of 16 in the Imperial Cup and open to improvement now up in trip. |
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16th (14)  (40/1 -43%)Playful Saint |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Playful Saint 40/1, Lightly-raced 9-y-o who returned better than ever when neck second of 5 to Milldam in 2m handicap at Stratford (heavy) in March but failed to back it up at Haydock since. Steps up in trip now. The stable has other stronger candidates. Below par last time but previous efforts suggest this step up in trip could be a positive. |
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|PU| (2)  (50/1 -25%)Icare Allen |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Icare Allen 50/1, Smart hurdler at his peak. Caught the eye when a running-on third of 11 in 3m course handicap in November but pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival 4 months later (final start for Willie Mullins). New stable removes his regular tongue tie and replaces it with a first-time hood. Has run well here; could be suited by drop back in trip on yard debut (ex-Willie Mullins). |
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JANGO BAIE hasn't kicked on as many anticipated he would after scoring in a Grade 1 over an extended 2m here in December, finishing runner-up on both of his subsequent starts. However, the fact that he was able to finish second in a Kelso Grade 2 over 2m2f when his stable were struggling for form is a testament to his ability. Now stepping back up in trip on his handicap debut, he can return to winning ways. Dangers are aplenty and headed by Springwell Bay, who has been nudged up 2lb for finishing a gallant second over 3m at Musselburgh and a strongly-run race on a flat track should be right up his street. Harry Skelton has presumably opted to ride Kateira ahead of Boombawn, and she warrants respect on the back of an eye-catching fourth over 2m5f at Kempton last month.
An ultra-competitive handicap. MAKING HEADWAY is one who should have more to offer now stepping up to 2½m so he's the suggestion on the back of his good run in the Imperial Cup. If the refitting of a hood helps Ocastle des Mottes to settle better he could pose a big threat. Kateira, one of five for Dan Skelton, bounced back to form at Kempton recently and ran a blinder at this meeting last year so she's also on the shortlist along with Formby winner Jango Baie and Fergal O'Brien Kamsinas.
Having done pretty well to finish midfield in the Coral Cup after a significant error, MIGHT I is taken to exploit an attractive mark.
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 +60%)Mystical Power |
11/10(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mystical Power 11/10, 5-y-o out of top-class mare Annie Power who has been brought along steadily, landing first 3 starts including Grade 2 Moscow Flyer in January prior to a fine second in first-time hood (retained here) in Supreme last month, outstayed late on. Sound claims with prospect of more to come. Superbly bred and has duly made a big splash; clear second in the Supreme most recently. |
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2nd (1)  (9/4 +44%)Firefox |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Firefox 9/4, Useful, 3-time bumper winner who has reached a smart level over hurdles, successful in a Fairyhouse maiden prior to finishing fourth in Naas Grade 1 in January. Improved again without being seen to best advantage when third in last month's Supreme at Cheltenham and he has to enter the reckoning. Did well to finish third in the Supreme, having met trouble; one of the main players. |
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3rd (2)  (20/1 +20%)Lookaway |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lookaway 20/1, Likeable sort who has shown improved form this season, completing a hat-trick in Cheltenham Grade 2 in October and ran another cracker when second in Challow at Newbury (20.5f) in December. Type to bounce back from below par display in Betfair Hurdle but this looks a tough ask. Cheekpieces on. Disappointing last time but very consistent otherwise this term; may well rebound. |
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4th (4)  (13/2 -44%)Mistergif |
13/2(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mistergif 13/2, Fair form in couple of hurdle runs in France but different proposition when making winning start for new yard in maiden at Limerick (2m) in January. Acquitted himself with plenty of credit up in markedly in grade when fifth in last month's Supreme and that unlikely to prove his limit. Behind two of these rivals in the Supreme but shaped as if this sharper track will suit. |
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5th (3)  (9/1 +18%)Lump Sum |
9/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lump Sum 9/1, Won first of 2 starts in bumpers and quick to make his mark over hurdles this term, taking his record to 3 wins from 4 starts with a ready victory in the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton (2m) in February. Remains with a good deal of untapped potential. Grade 2 winner who is improving and comes here fresh having bypassed Cheltenham. |
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6th (6)  (18/1 +0%)Personal Ambition |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Personal Ambition 18/1, Placed in an Irish point and quickly built up a good record over hurdles, looking more polished than previously when landing Grade 1 Premier novices' hurdle at Kelso (18f) 6 weeks ago. Worthy of his place here but further progress required if he's to play a lead role. Had little to spare in Kelso Grade 2 last time; this is a much stiffer assignment. |
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Mystical Power was outstayed up the Cheltenham hill by a plucky Slade Steel in the Supreme last month, but the talented son of Galileo, who leads the way on official ratings, could be much more at home on this flatter track and he demands the utmost respect. He can confirm superiority over Firefox, who finished third in the Festival opener, but DYSART ENOS gets the nod. Fergal O'Brien's mare, who landed the Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago, remains unbeaten under Rules having notched up a trio of hurdling victories this season. Golden Ace, who she comprehensively defeated in the aforementioned bumper, franked the form in no uncertain terms when landing the Dawn Run at Cheltenham, a race in which the selection was withdrawn from.
A son of the illustrious mare Annie Power, MYSTICAL POWER has quickly reached a smart level over hurdles, enhancing his form further when runner-up in last month's Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival, and he looks to hold sound claims of resuming winning ways with the prospect of more to come on the back of just 4 career starts. Firefox, not seen to best effect when a place behind the selection that day, is another of firm interest. Dysart Enos and Golden Ace are others who can feature.
This is where DYSART ENOS should take her hurdles rating to a new level and she gets the vote, ahead of Mystical Power.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (11/10 +56%)Jonbon |
11/10(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jonbon 11/10, Grade 1 winning hurdler and a top-class chaser, with his only defeat in his first 8 starts over fences coming at the hands of El Fabiolo in last year's Arkle. A shocking mistake 4 out provides an excuse when beaten narrowly at Cheltenham on Trials Day and he can regain the winning thread. Powerful force in the 2m division; this new trip is worth exploring judged on pedigree. |
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2nd (1)  (12/1 +14%)Conflated |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Conflated 12/1, Top-class chaser on his day whose only success in last 2 seasons came in Savills Chase last term. Would have gone close had more use been made of him when third to Protektorat in Ryanair (20.6f, soft) last month and interesting connections have opted for this instead of the National. Ran respectably in the Ryanair but was behind two of these rivals; cheekpieces enlisted. |
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3rd (7)  (9/2 -29%)Protektorat |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Protektorat 9/2, Won Betfair Chase at Haydock in 2022/23 and having been campaigned as a stayer since, found the drop back in trip liberating when adding a Ryanair Chase to his CV at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) last month, beating Envoi Allen by 4 lengths. Seemingly no reason why he won't be in the shake-up again. Well suited by drop back to 2m4f in the Ryanair, beating Envoi Allen by 4l going away. |
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4th (3)  (13/2 -8%)Envoi Allen |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Envoi Allen 13/2, Notched his third Cheltenham Festival success when seeing of Shishkin in Ryanair last season. Back to that level when neck second to Gerri Colombe in 3m Down Royal Grade 1 in November and ran a cracker when finding only Protektorat too strong in corresponding former event most recently. Retains all of his ability aged ten but it's 19 years since a veteran last won this prize. |
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|PU| (6)  (9/2 -35%)Pic D'orhy |
9/2(-35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Pic D'orhy 9/2, Only defeat in 2022/23 campaign came at the hands of Shishkin in Ascot Chase and added another Grade 1 to his CV when landing that corresponding race in February, making the most of superior jumping and a tactical advantage. Won this last season and there's plenty to like arriving fresh. Rock-solid chaser at about 2m4f; landed this contest last year; commands respect. |
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|PU| (2)  (20/1 +0%)Easy Game |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Easy Game 20/1, Prolific winning chaser who was back on song after his Galway Plate flop when landing Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase (for a third time) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 6 months ago. Will need a career best to trouble the principles, but he's gone well fresh prior and is Willie Mullins' sole representative. Has a respectable strike-rate but his Grade 1 record is far from convincing on the whole. |
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|PU| (5)  (50/1 +24%)Minella Drama |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Minella Drama 50/1, Smart performer who returned with a good second in the Old Roan Chase over C&D. Poor efforts next 2 starts but back on track when 7 lengths second to Thunder Rock in listed chase at Kelso (23.4f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago. This considerably tougher though, so can only be watched. Creditable third in this race 12 months ago but this is a stronger renewal. |
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Jonbon missed the Champion Chase at the 11th hour due to concerns over the health of Nicky Henderson's string and he arrives following a shock defeat at the hands of Elixir De Nutz in the rearranged Clarence House at Cheltenham in January. Connections have always wanted to step him up in trip, but the prospects of testing ground on his first attempt over 2m4f may prove to be his undoing. Pic D'Orhy bids to become the seventh horse to win back-to-back renewals and will be full of confidence after an all-the-way success in the Ascot Chase. That said, this renewal appears to be stronger than last year and it wouldn't be a huge shock if the Ryanair form stood up. PROTEKTORAT travelled supremely well when handling the drop back in trip with considerable ease and outstayed Envoi Allen after the final fence. Although this test may suit the latter more, there has to be a concern whether he can back up his Cheltenham effort, whereas Dan Skelton's charge appears to be thriving for being kept busy and ground conditions are very much in his favour.
The 1-2-3 from this year's Ryanair again do battle but it's a notable absentee from the Cheltenham Festival JONBON who's selected to regain the winning thread having been undone by a rare jumping blip in the rearranged Clarence House on Trials Day in January. Confidence would only heighten should the yard's handful of runners go well on Thursday. Last year's winner Pic d'Orhy arrives fresh, so he may provide most resistance, ahead of recent Ryanair-scorer Protektorat.
Jonbon has the best chance on his peak 2m form. Protektorat is one of the main alternatives but PIC D'ORHY is preferred.
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 (15)  (20/1 -67%)Arizona Cardinal |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Arizona Cardinal 20/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after 23f handicap chase wins at Leicester and Ludlow this year. Hiked up 9 lb but still can't be dismissed in his current mood. Up in the weights and in grade but comfortable wins the last twice and clearly thriving. |
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2nd (2)  (6/1 +57%)James Du Berlais |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) James Du Berlais 6/1, Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January, 2023. Creditable seventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give another good account. 7th in Plate (not the first time he's faded up Cheltenham hill); each-way case can be made. |
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3rd (9)  (10/1 +38%)Kandoo Kid |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kandoo Kid 10/1, Back to winning ways at Newbury in December and posted a good second of 9 in handicap chase there (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Needs considering. Progressive novice; form of Newbury 2nd has been franked and 2lb rise could prove lenient. |
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4th (13)  (28/1 -12%)Celebre D'allen |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Celebre D'allen 28/1, Course winner in October. 50/1, still going well when hampered and unseated rider 17th in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f, soft) 29 days ago. Holds solid claims. Loomed large two out in 3m2f Becher here in December only to fail to get home; interesting. |
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5th (10)  (16/1 +52%)Aime Desjy |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Aime Desjy 16/1, Has taken well to chasing and readily landed the odds in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 34 days ago. Not without interest now going into handicaps. May have more to offer for top Irish yard but chasing inexperience could count against him. |
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6th (5)  (18/1 +10%)Fantastic Lady |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fantastic Lady 18/1, Made up into a useful winning chaser last term but pulled up in listed chase at Doncaster (20.5f, soft) 105 days ago. Runner-up in this 12 months ago and she's the sort to bounce back after a break. Pulled up in December but returned from similar break for clear second in this last year. |
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7th (16)  (25/1 +0%)Shantreusse |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Shantreusse 25/1, Still to win over fences but he comes here on the back of a good second of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy) 47 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-7 chasing record but he could be the type to relish the National fences. |
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8th (22)  (18/1 +45%)Grandads Cottage |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Grandads Cottage 18/1, Irish point/hurdles winner who added to his tally in a first-time tongue strap at Leicester in January. Backed it up with a good fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, soft) 48 days ago. No forlorn hope. Made it 3-6 over fences with January win at Leicester; beaten since but retains potential. |
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9th (4)  (28/1 -12%)Empire Steel |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Empire Steel 28/1, Resumed winning ways on the back of a wind op in 5-runner handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 56 days ago. Much respected despite taking a 3 lb weights rise. Won at Kelso last time but has an excellent record there and this is a hotter race. |
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|U| (20)  (13/2 -8%)Bill Baxter |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Bill Baxter 13/2, Took this 12 months ago but he turned in a laboured effort when only sixth of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Newbury (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now so he still merits consideration. Won this last year; perhaps the cheekpieces and return to these fences will reignite spark. |
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10th (7)  (50/1 -52%)Richmond Lake |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Richmond Lake 50/1, Course winner who was running creditably when fell last in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 56 days ago. Possibilities. Easy win on the Mildmay course here in December but hasn't hit the same heights since. |
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11th (6)  (66/1 +0%)Embittered |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Embittered 66/1, Back to winning ways at Navan in December. Respectable eleventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. In the picture. Won in good style at Navan in December but has failed to reproduce that form since. |
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12th (25)  (28/1 +15%)Killer Kane |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Killer Kane 28/1, Winless since early 2023 and cheekpieces tried for the first time when fifteenth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Others are preferred. 14l third in this last year; below par the last twice and others are more compelling. |
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13th (19)  (66/1 -100%)Good Boy Bobby |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Good Boy Bobby 66/1, Dual scorer (at up to 3m) earlier this term but unsuited by drop in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 24 days ago, Not ruled out back over further. Won two veterans' chases in the autumn but this 11yo needs to better this year's efforts. |
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14th (18)  (33/1 +18%)The Edgar Wallace |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) The Edgar Wallace 33/1, Is enjoying a good season and scored around 2m4f at Wetherby and Leiceser before Christmas. Recorded a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 48 days ago so he can't be dismissed. Up in grade but this course should suit this front-runner's style; could make a bold bid. |
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15th (24)  (33/1 +50%)Ciel De Neige |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Ciel De Neige 33/1, Smart chaser at his peak for Willie Mullins but he's yet to fire in 3 outings for his present stable and he's hard to make a case for. Continues to tumble down the weights but for good reason; plenty to prove. |
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16th (21)  (80/1 -142%)Francky Du Berlais |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Francky Du Berlais 80/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including when runner-up in a cross-country event at Cheltenham in December. Possibly needed the run when well held at Kempton last time but others still appeal more. Has shown promise in cross-country races this term and trainer has won this five times. |
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17th (3)  (5/1 +38%)Shakem Up'arry |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Shakem Up'arry 5/1, Jumped very well as usual when bagging 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham this year, on the latter occasion in the Plate when always holding on. Up another 6 lb but big shout in his hat-trick bid. Won the Plate at Cheltenham, when going clear before idling close home; respected up 6lb. |
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|PU| (11)  (11/2 +54%)Life In The Park |
11/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Life In The Park 11/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time when very good fourth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. This Irish raider is weighted to go well nudged up 1 lb. Strong-finishing 4th in the Plate at Cheltenham; one to consider under Rachael Blackmore. |
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|PU| (14)  (12/1 -33%)Your Darling |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Your Darling 12/1, Unreliable sort but he posted a career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) 140 days ago by 9 lengths from Flegmatik. In the mix if on his A-game again. In-and-out profile but won in fine style at Ascot in November last time; goes well fresh. |
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|PU| (23)  (14/1 +44%)Frero Banbou |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Frero Banbou 14/1, Winless for over 2 years but consistent sort who recorded a good sixth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly off a falling mark. Needs to build on Cheltenham sixth but was third over C&D in November; each-way chance. |
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|PU| (1)  (25/1 +0%)Classic Getaway |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Classic Getaway 25/1, Kicked off this term with success at Thurles in November but failed to get home when an odds-on third of 5 in conditions event at Down Royal (26.2f, soft) 26 days ago. Can make his presence felt back in trip for yard with good record in this. Grade 3 runner-up in January; has a lofty mark to defy even if bouncing back to form. |
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|PU| (8)  (25/1 +38%)Flegmatik |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Flegmatik 25/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton in January. Took his form up a notch when an excellent runner-up there (2m4f) last time so can go well again. Running consistently well at Kempton of late; can also be effective elsewhere; e-w claims. |
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|PU| (12)  (50/1 -25%)Quel Destin |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Quel Destin 50/1, Made it 2-2 in a change of headgear (blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in 4-runner Chepstow handicap chase in December. Only fourth of five back there since but he's the sort to bounce back. Rejuvenated in these blinkers in December but tailed off at Chepstow last time. |
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These unique fences often bring the best out of those with previous experience and last year's winner Bill Baxter rates a serious contender off just 1lb higher with first-time cheekpieces added. Killer Kane, who rallied in the latter stages to gain a respectable third-placed finish 12 months ago, also enters calculations off a 3lb lower mark. However, the irrepressible Willie Mullins, who has won two of the last four renewals, yet again fields a strong hand and, while top-weight Classic Getaway adds a touch of class and Aime Desjy has obvious talent despite his lack of chasing experience, it is JAMES DU BERLAIS who shades the vote. Proven on deep ground, the selection is a previous winner over this trip and Mullins' eight-year-old is taken to do the business.
Plenty are in with a shout. SHAKEM UP'ARRY impressed when landing the Plate at the Festival and with his jumping an asset he can complete a hat-trick in this prestigious event. Irish-challenger Life In The Park could emerge as the main danger after coming home a very good fourth behind Ben Pauling's upwardly-mobile chaser at Cheltenham, although a solid case can also be made for last year's winner Bill Baxter and the Willie Mullins-trained duo Classic Getaway and James du Berlais.
With the form of his second at Newbury having received a firm boost, the progressive novice KANDOO KID (nap) earns the vote.
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)  (4/1 +20%)Dancing City |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dancing City 4/1, Highly progressive hurdler who produced another likeable display when third to Stellar Story (one place behind The Jukebox Man) at Cheltenham last time. Should give another good account. Stays, with a willing attitude; 7l to find with The Jukebox Man on Festival form. |
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2nd (7)  (2/1 +23%)The Jukebox Man |
2/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) The Jukebox Man 2/1, Point winner who has made an excellent start under Rules, winning a bumper and 2 hurdles (all at Ffos Las on testing ground). Placed in Grade 1 company on both starts since, latest when runner-up in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, and another bold showing is on the cards. Would have won the Albert Bartlett but for fluffing the last; compelling form claims. |
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3rd (8)  (7/1 +42%)Cherie D'am |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cherie D'am 7/1, Point winner who has looked progressive over hurdles, taking another step forward when runner-up to Springtime Promise in the Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sandown 57 days ago. This might prove a step too far, however. Talented but she will need to raise her game markedly for the step up to 3m. |
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4th (6)  (7/2 +36%)Shanagh Bob |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Shanagh Bob 7/2, Winning pointer who has extended his unbeaten run since switched to hurdling, latterly when forging away in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham before Christmas. Has loads of potential and the testing conditions should bring his stamina into play. 3m Grade 2 winner on just his second run under rules and he's packed with potential. |
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4th (9)  (80/1 -264%)Pinot Rouge |
80/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Pinot Rouge 80/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on a promising hurdling debut when landing a listed event at Doncaster last time, looking well suited by the longer trip. Likely out of her depth in this company, though. Listed winner at Doncaster last time but others in here have achieved so much more. |
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6th (1)  (50/1 -25%)Ballybentragh |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballybentragh 50/1, Irish point winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Sandown in January. Good second at Newbury both subsequent starts but faces a stiff task in this. Could/should improve for 3m but unlikely to cut the mustard at this level. |
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|F| (4)  (10/1 +17%)Kyntara |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kyntara 10/1, Is going the right way for his new yard, winning staying handicaps in good style at Lingfield and Aintree before Christmas. Excellent second the last twice, notably in the 22-runner Pertemps Final at Cheltenham on latest. Should give his running but one or two might have more ability. Consistent stayer placed in a big handicap last time; won't fail through a lack of effort. |
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|PU| (2)  (5/1 +17%)Croke Park |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Croke Park 5/1, Winning point who, having shaped well in a bumper, created a good impression in landing his first two starts over hurdles. Disappointed upped in grade at Naas last time but given a break since and longer trip should pose no issue. Looked all about stamina in winning a 2m4f Grade 3; failed to give his true running latest. |
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The Jukebox Man was given a brilliant front-running ride by Kielan Woods when only beaten a head in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month. That said, he may not be allowed such an easy time on the lead here and it would be no surprise to see DANCING CITY (third) reverse the form. Willie Mullins' gelding was not suited by the sedate pace that day and better can be expected here. Readin Tommy Wrong should not be written off after a poor effort in the same contest, while Kyntara is next best.
READIN TOMMY WRONG arrived as a warm order to land the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham and, while he produced a tame display, he's worth a chance to set the record straight at the possible expense of The Jukebox Man, who was runner-up in that race. Shanagh Bob has plenty of potential and, having missed the Festival, he arrives fresh with solid claims.
It might pay to take on the Cheltenham players with CROKE PARK and Shanagh Bob, with the Irish runner interesting up in distance.
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 (19)  (40/1 +39%)El Jefe |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) El Jefe 40/1, Enhanced his terrific strike rate at Sedgefield last month and backed that up when finding just one too strong at Bangor next time. Can be excused for his latest display at Newbury where a chance-ending mistake 4 out Four of five wins at Sedgefield; has it to prove on first run at this course. |
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2nd (1)  (22/1 -83%)Ballee |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballee 22/1, Looked progressive when winning a brace of 2m Taunton novice events during the winter. Unseated Micheal Nolan at the second flight back from a break at Chepstow recently, though, and his headstrong ways may present a challenge with a comparatively inexperienced rider aboard for this handicap bow. Scopey and progressive; won his last two completions at 2m; interesting on handicap debut. |
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3rd (6)  (9/1 +10%)Afadil |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Afadil 9/1, Comfortable winner at the Ayr Scottish National meeting last spring and back on track equipped with cheekpieces in recent months, quickening well to take 13-runner Musselburgh handicap (15.5f, good to soft) in February. By no means disgraced off this mark at Cheltenham since and he's a player. Suited by a sharp test at 2m but still ran a cracker when 5th at Cheltenham; good claims. |
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4th (18)  (33/1 -32%)Lively Citizen |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Lively Citizen 33/1, In good heart since returning to this sphere following a stint over the larger obstacles, back on the scoreboard with a determined display at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Looks vulnerable under a penalty back in much deeper waters here, though. In good form but 2lb badly in under penalty and tends to fall short in competitive races. |
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5th (3)  (4/1 +27%)Go Dante |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Go Dante 4/1, Only eighth in this race 12 months ago and 7 lb higher this time round but it's justified given the improvement he has shown this season. Indeed, last-gasp victory in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) last month represented a career-best and he has to enter calculations. Proven in big-field 2m handicaps; up 5lb since Imperial Cup win but a solid contender. |
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6th (10)  (50/1 -100%)Rewired |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rewired 50/1, Winner of 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton on first 2 starts of this season but the wheels came off on soft ground at Kelso last time. Opposable off the same mark here with similar conditions forecast. Good run of form ended when pulled up latest; soft ground more of a hindrance than a help. |
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7th (8)  (12/1 +57%)Luttrell Lad |
12/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Luttrell Lad 12/1, Resumed winning ways at Cartmel last summer and has acquitted himself well all 3 starts since returning from a break in November. On the downside, his current mark leaves very little margin for error and it's not hard to think that one or two of these are better treated. Sole handicap win came at Cartmel (2m1f, heavy) last July; looks to have share of weight. |
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8th (15)  (12/1 +40%)Party Vibes |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Party Vibes 12/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and confirmed previous promise under Rules when opening her account in Wincanton novice on Boxing Day. Followed up at Market Rasen next time and stamina perhaps to blame for her recent Newbury defeat upped to 20.5f. Not discounted back down in trip here. Two 2m novice wins; prominent when hampered late 20 days ago; extra needed back at 2m. |
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9th (4)  (20/1 -25%)Ted Hastings |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ted Hastings 20/1, Irish raider who has won 4 of his 9 in this sphere and was a solid second in a 7-runner handicap over 2½m here when last seen on Boxing Day. Couldn't be sure that this drop back in trip will be in his favour, though, and others look stronger in any case. Has 2m form but best efforts at 2m4f and may lack sufficient pace for this sharp 2m. |
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|F| (11)  (16/1 -14%)Pikar |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Pikar 16/1, Winner of decent novice events at Chepstow and Warwick last season. Wasn't disgraced on the back of a wind op when fifth of 9 at Cheltenham on final outing of that campaign (since undergone another wind op) but this is a big ask following almost 12 months off. Yard also represented by Skycutter. Good 2m1f handicap form on soft; lacks recent run; might prefer a stiffer test at the trip. |
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10th (14)  (17/2 +58%)Zeeband |
17/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Zeeband 17/2, Pretty useful stayer on the Flat and things have clicked for him over hurdles of late, winner of a Leopardstown maiden and Limerick handicap on his last 2 starts. Has shot up the weights as a consequence but it would be unwise to rule out further progress from this 7-y-o. Progressive Flat stayer earlier in career; things finally falling into place over hurdles. |
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11th (16)  (15/2 +17%)Skycutter |
15/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Skycutter 15/2, Having only his third start for the Dan Skelton stable when comfortably seeing off 10 rivals over 17f at Carlisle (soft) in February. Backed that up with a good third at Kelso and there's more races to be won with him, providing he can cut out the mistakes. Useful on Flat; going the right way over hurdles but slow to pick up when 3rd at Kelso. |
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12th (9)  (11/1 -100%)Maidenstreetprince |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Maidenstreetprince 11/1, Limerick maiden winner last season and while his reappearance effort at Galway was uninspiring, he was making a real race of it with the long odds-on winner when departing 2 out at Cork (2m, heavy) recently. More needed but that's not out of the question given his low mileage. Modest handicap debut but in the process of a much better effort when he fell 2 out latest. |
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13th (5)  (16/1 -129%)Brucio |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brucio 16/1, Clearly going the right way over hurdles, winning a 2m Catterick maiden in January and big-field 2¼m Leopardstown listed handicap the following month. Didn't get the chance to show what she can do in a Grade 2 Kelso novice last time (brought down at the first) and she remains with potential. Looked smart on last 2 completions, latest in a 2m2f Listed mares' handicap; interesting. |
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14th (17)  (14/1 +0%)Eagles Reign |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Eagles Reign 14/1, Modest maiden on the Flat but has proved himself a much better hurdler, showing a good attitude to get off the mark on handicap debut at Punchestown in January. Fine second in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival (16.4f, heavy) last time and he's a serious contender. Modest Flat mark but big improver over hurdles and toughed it out to be 2nd at Cheltenham. |
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15th (2)  (40/1 -43%)Jungle Jack |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jungle Jack 40/1, Developed into a useful handicap hurdler last season and left his disappointing reappearance effort well behind following a wind op when going close at Kelso (2m, soft) in February. However, he checked out rather tamely at Bangor next time and now has a point to prove. Five hurdle wins at up to 2m3f, including on heavy; well below best three weeks ago. |
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16th (12)  (66/1 -32%)Your Honor |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Your Honor 66/1, Did the job well when landing a heavy-ground listed handicap at Limerick in December. However, both efforts since have been poor and the addition of cheekpieces (well held sole start on the Flat in this headgear) may not be enough to help turn the tide. Heavy-ground winner in December; well held at Musselburgh after and pulled up latest. |
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|PU| (7)  (9/2 +55%)Densworth |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Densworth 9/2, Improved when bagging 2m novices at Newcastle and Southwell last term prior to misfiring in this race 12 months ago. Firmly back on track with a wide-margin success on belated reappearance at Doncaster (16.6f, heavy) and though now 10 lb higher in a stronger race, he commands respect. Pulled up in this last year; wide-margin winner either side; handles the mud; respected. |
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|PU| (13)  (80/1 -400%)Karuma Grey |
80/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Karuma Grey 80/1, Galway maiden hurdle winner last spring has made the frame on 2 of his 3 starts switched to fences for Ellmarie Holden this season. On a tough-looking mark back in this sphere for new connections (changed hands for £40,000), though, and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Recent runs over fences in Ireland; sold for £40,000 since; lots to prove back hurdling. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A determined winner of the Imperial Cup last month, GO DANTE looks to have been saved for another crack at this contest, having been slightly unlucky in running when short of room two out last year. A 5lb rise for his Sandown victory could prove lenient and he gets the vote ahead of Boodles runner-up Eagles Reign and fellow Irish raider Brucio, who was on a hat-trick when brought down early on at Kelso latest. Skycutter seems to be an improving sort for leading connections, while Ballee and Ted Hastings are others to consider.
It wouldn't be any great surprise were the Irish raiders to dominate with ZEEBAND spearheading the half-a-dozen challengers from across the pond. He has got his act together over hurdles in recent weeks and there could be even more to come from him given his exploits on the Flat a few years ago. Maidenstreetprince was going toe-to-toe with Sir Gerhard when falling 2 out at Cork last time and he is greatly respected, while Eagles Reign and the unexposed Brucio are others to consider.
Go Dante can continue his sterling work at this level but AFADIL will be suited by this easy test at the trip and is preferred.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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