Aintree Races & Results Tomform Saturday 9th November 2024
There were 44 Races on Saturday 9th November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Kelso, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 9th November 2024
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(6) Mister Meggit 1/1, Looked very good when winning first 2 bumpers. Suffered interference when well beaten in a Grade 2 bumper here in the spring but the fact he went off at 15/8 shows the regard in which he's held. Likely to have a big say on hurdle debut for in-form stable. Very impressive in two bumpers last season; excuses in Grade 2 here; exciting prospect.
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2nd (9) (8/1 +43%) Off The Jury
8
8/1(+43%)
(9) Off The Jury 8/1, Point winner in Ireland and fair form when reaching the frame in 3 bumpers earlier in the year. Starts out over hurdles in quite a warm race and possibly best to look elsewhere. Point winner who was placed in bumpers; open to improvement now up in trip on hurdle debut.
4
3rd (4) (25/1 -25%) Kepler's Law
25
25/1(-25%)
(4) Kepler's Law 25/1, Won his sole start in Irish points (Apr 21). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for new connections. Impressive in Irish maiden point in April and betting could be informative on rules debut.
3
4th (3) (25/1 -79%) Followcato
25
25/1(-79%)
(3) Followcato 25/1, £72,000 purchase after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in February. Promise when third of 13 in a Huntingdon bumper for new connections in April and he should have a future over jumps. Placed in a point and a bumper; open to improvement but needs sizeable step forward.
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5th (5) (5/1 +64%) Malicash
5
5/1(+64%)
(5) Malicash 5/1, Ran to a fair level without winning in bumpers for Ewan Whillans and made a positive start over hurdles for new connections when second of 10 at Carlisle (17f, soft) 23 days ago. Open to progress. Displayed promise in bumpers and also on last month's hurdle debut; possible contender.
2
6th (2) (5/1 +17%) Glynn Brae
5
5/1(+17%)
(2) Glynn Brae 5/1, Overcame inexperience to win a Leopardstown bumper in March (sold from Stuart Crawford for £130,000 later that month) and followed up on his Stratford hurdle debut 8 months later. Capable of better. Made it 2-2 when scoring at Stratford and could have lots more to offer; respected.
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7th (7) (125/1 -89%) Moonshine Man
125
125/1(-89%)
(7) Moonshine Man 125/1, Ran to a modest level when fifth of 10 in bumper at Warwick (2m, good) on debut 37 days ago. Steps up in trip for hurdle debut. A watching brief is advised. Fair fifth on last month's bumper debut but others have far more substance to their claims.
1
8th (1) (8/1 -23%) Ben Solo
8
8/1(-23%)
(1) Ben Solo 8/1, Irish point winner who was placed in the first of 2 bumpers last season and made a successful start to his hurdle career in a 2m Chepstow novice 4 weeks ago. Should be more to come now stepping up in trip. 3m point winner who won over 2m on hurdle debut; the step up in trip is a likely positive.
8
|PU| (8) (150/1 0%) Moran's Law
150
150/1(0%)
(8) Moran's Law 150/1, In good hands but looks more one for the longer term judged on his efforts in a Warwick bumper and Sedgefield maiden hurdle 6 months apart. Has a hood added to the tongue tie he wore at Sedgefield. Well beaten in a bumper/maiden hurdle and a transformation is needed in a first-time hood.
12:20 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GLYNN BRAE was victorious on his only bumper start before switching to the Nigel Twiston-Davies stable and doing the business on heavy ground on his hurdling debut at Stratford last month. The four-year-old should have plenty more to offer and might be capable of defying his 6lb penalty. Point-to-point winner Ben Solo made a successful start over the smaller obstacles at Chepstow and looks the main threat, while Mister Meggit is another to keep an eye on.
An interesting opener. There were excuses for MISTER MEGITT when a warm favourite for a Grade 2 bumper at the Grand National meeting and he can get his hurdle career off to a winning start for the in-form O'Neill yard. Malicash, Glynn Brae and Ben Solo can give him most to do in that order.
Interference proved very costly for MISTER MEGGIT in the Grade 2 bumper here in April but he was extremely impressive previously.
(3) Haiti Couleurs 5/6, Ended last season with a brace of hurdles wins at up to 23.6f and shaped well sent chasing after 6 months off when second at Chepstow 4 weeks ago, some inexperienced jumping in dash for home costing him. One to be interested in. Promising start over fences when second at Chepstow; may well go one better.
2
2nd (2) (10/3 -67%) Uncle Bert
3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(2) Uncle Bert 10/3, Useful hurdler who posted a career-best effort when adding to his tally at Bangor (19.6f) in Match. All over a chaser on looks but low-key start in 2 starts in this sphere of late, hanging markedly left when pulled up at Carlisle 6 days ago. Up in trip. Hasn't transferred useful hurdle form to fences but it's too early to be writing him off.
1
|F| (1) (3/1 -9%) Ike Sport
3
3/1(-9%)
(1) Ike Sport 3/1, Developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning 3 times at around 20f. Looks the type who will improve from his chase debut experience when fourth in novices' handicap at Uttoxeter (20f) 22 days ago and he's unexposed granted this sort of test. Three hurdles wins last term and shaped quite well on chasing debut; now goes up in trip.
4
|F| (4) (14/1 -27%) Equinus
14
14/1(-27%)
(4) Equinus 14/1, C&D hurdles winner on last year's reappearance but exploits mixed thereafter for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Starts out for new yard here and appeals as the type to make a chaser but those with experience in this sphere appeal more. Mainly disappointing over hurdles but did win here last autumn; chase debut for new yard.
12:55 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
HAITI COULEURS finished 10 lengths clear of the third when occupying the runner-up berth in this grade at Chepstow on his most recent outing and is only 3lb higher. Rebecca Curtis' seven-year-old has lots of scope for improvement on only his second chase start and could prove tough to beat. Uncle Bert ran too bad to be true when a pulled-up favourite at Carlisle six days ago and he might be worth another chance. Ike Sport can beat Equinus in the battle for third.
A dual winner over hurdles as a novice, HAITI COULEURS took a marked step forward on those efforts when a most encouraging second on return/chase debut at Chepstow 4 weeks ago, some inexperienced jumping arguably costing him. Open to improvement, he's fancied to confirm the promise of that effort and go one place better. Ike Sport may emerge next best, ahead of Uncle Bert, who comes here on something of a recovery mission having been pulled up at Carlisle 6 days ago.
The most solid claims belong to HAITI COULEURS who jumped soundly in the main on his chasing debut and may well go one better.
(6) Harbour Lake 3/1, Proved well suited by the step up to 3m when placed in big-field handicaps at Cheltenham and Haydock in the spring. Will be very competitive if returning from a 6-month break in similar form. In good heart in the spring & solid claims if reappearing in similar form; effective here.
8
2nd (8) (6/4 +50%) Guard The Moon
1.5
6/4(+50%)
(8) Guard The Moon 6/4, Came good over hurdles in 23f Hexham maiden in May and followed up in 21f Warwick handicap 5 months later. Just kept up to his work last time and a 6 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him, particularly with the step back up in trip in his favour. Won on handicap debut at Warwick last month & form has been franked by the clear runner-up.
9
3rd (9) (5/1 +17%) Magical King
5
5/1(+17%)
(9) Magical King 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who gained a deserved first success when landing a 2½m Wetherby novice in February. Creditable second in 21f handicap there the following month. Steps up to 3m for the first time on his reappearance. Has a less-exposed profile than most of these. Ended last season in good form and could be in the mix if seeing out the trip on return.
7
4th (7) (9/1 +25%) Willaston
9
9/1(+25%)
(7) Willaston 9/1, Three-time hurdle winner since joining Mark Walford and returned from a break to finish a creditable third of 8 at Uttoxeter (2½m) 3 weeks ago. Each-way claims back up at 3m. Returned from break with fair third at Uttoxeter last month and he has an each-way chance.
3
5th (3) (13/2 -8%) Reverend Hubert
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(3) Reverend Hubert 13/2, Useful winning form over fences at up to 3m during the summer. Stayed on for a creditable seventh of 24 in Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2¼m) back on the Flat last month. His mark isn't obviously generous judged on his hurdle form but this stable's runners always need monitoring in the betting. Irish raider; ran well in the Cesarewitch latest and not discounted in first jumps h'cap.
1
6th (1) (25/1 -150%) Stolen Silver
25
25/1(-150%)
(1) Stolen Silver 25/1, Very smart chaser at his best but made early mistakes when pulled up on his Chepstow reappearance 4 weeks ago. Reverts to hurdles for the first time in over 3½ years on the back of that. Pulled up last month but may have needed the run; well handicapped on chase form.
2
7th (2) (25/1 -317%) Bold Endeavour
25
25/1(-317%)
(2) Bold Endeavour 25/1, Very useful hurdler and chaser at his best for Nicky Henderson in recent seasons, including fourth of 22 in the Final of this series at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Below par in 2 starts later in the spring. Has rejoined Laura Morgan ahead of this first outing for 6 months. Fourth in the Pertemps Final last March and now 2lb lower; could have big say on return.
5
|PU| (5) (100/1 -150%) Slip Of The Tongue
100
100/1(-150%)
(5) Slip Of The Tongue 100/1, Out of sorts over fences for Padraig Roche in Ireland earlier in the year. A watching brief is advised back hurdling for his new stable. Chase form has been patchy; may be best watched now back hurdling on stable debut.
13:30 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GUARD THE MOON took another step forward when scoring on his handicap debut at Warwick last month and a 6lb rise might prove to be lenient. The son of Pether's Moon shaped as if this step up in distance could unlock further improvement and he looks the one to beat. Harbour Lake has made the frame in deep handicaps on each of his last two starts and has to be taken seriously. Magical King is the pick of the remainder.
GUARD THE MOON is taken to defy the handicapper and complete a hat-trick, with the step back up in trip promising to see him in an even better light. Harbour Lake ran well in a couple of warm handicaps in the spring and might provide the main threat if resuming in similar form. Willaston and Magical King are others likely to have a say.
The lightly raced GUARD THE MOON is a 6yo on the up and can make it 2-2 in handicaps.
(1) Imperial Saint 5/6, Dual-winning hurdler who found improvement when making a winning start over fences in 7-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and may have more to offer yet. Won on chase debut over C&D a fortnight ago and could have lots more to offer over fences.
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2nd (7) (8/1 +60%) Magistrato
8
8/1(+60%)
(7) Magistrato 8/1, Proved consistent in the last 12 months, including a win at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in July. No match for winner the last twice but he ran worth with credit on both occasions. Won at Newton Abbot in July and has continued in pretty good heart, but this is tougher.
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3rd (8) (28/1 -27%) Calgary Tiger
28
28/1(-27%)
(8) Calgary Tiger 28/1, Free-going sort who left hurdles form well behind when winning first 2 starts over fences early last year and posted best effort since when second at Worcester (16.5f) in June. Well below form at Stratford last time, however, and makes limited appeal. Back to form at Worcester in June but well beaten at Stratford in July; something to prove.
2
4th (2) (9/2 +0%) Coastguard Station
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(2) Coastguard Station 9/2, Produced a career-best effort to resume winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap chase in June and not disgraced in better company at Cheltenham latest. Should give another good account. Two chase wins in first half of year and this return to a less-demanding track could help.
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5th (3) (40/1 -186%) El Borracho
40
40/1(-186%)
(3) El Borracho 40/1, Become well handicapped but not scored for some time and finished weakly when last home at Kelso a fortnight ago. Continues to drop down the weights but he was tailed off at Kelso a fortnight ago.
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6th (5) (12/1 -50%) Jack Holiday
12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Jack Holiday 12/1, Gambled-on and got off the mark for this yard at Wexford in August and added to that success in emphatic fashion at Killarney (17f) last month. Posted creditable third (off 10 lb higher) at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) since and ought tp go well again here. Has done well since joining this yard and was third at Kelso last time; chance.
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7th (6) (11/2 -38%) Hunter Legend
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(6) Hunter Legend 11/2, Maiden hurdler but this half-brother to the yard's very smart chaser Cepage confirmed previous chasing promise when winning heavy-ground handicaps at Lingfield (22.1f) and Bangor (17.4f) in March. Faces different conditions on return here but must enter calculations. Won final two starts last season and this unexposed 7yo could continue to progress.
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8th (4) (40/1 -186%) Grey Diamond
40
40/1(-186%)
(4) Grey Diamond 40/1, Useful handicap chaser at best but little impact in handful of starts for Gordon Elliott and he's not looked a winner in waiting in a trio of starts for current connections, third of 5 in Wetherby handicap chase latest. Continues to tumble down the weights, however. Mark continues to fall but this 10yo has to produce something extra if he's to exploit it.
14:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Imperial Saint has to be of interest after his success over C&D a couple of weeks ago and that followed another victory at Ffos Las on his final outing of last season. That said, preference is for HUNTER LEGEND, who is also seeking a hat-trick and is only 6lb higher than his 15-length triumph at Bangor in March. The rest all need to find some improvement, but Coastguard Station is the pick of them.
IMPERIAL SAINT was aided by a late mishap to his main challenger when scoring over C&D last month but he remains with potential in this sphere and can follow up. Hunter Legend and Coastguard Station rate the principal dangers.
Point winner IMPERIAL SAINT made a pleasing start to his chasing career when winning over C&D two weeks ago and can follow up.
(12) King Turgeon 9/2, Had another breathing op and took his form to a whole new level when making a winning reappearance at Chepstow 11 days ago. Carries a penalty and also out of the weights but cannot be taken too lightly. Won easily at Chepstow on return; remains to be seen where this 6yo's limitations now lie.
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2nd (11) (16/1 +60%) Vintage Fizz
16
16/1(+60%)
(11) Vintage Fizz 16/1, Twice a winner of small-field handicap chases at around 2½m in 2023 and went close at Market Rasen on second start upon return from a break in June. Back on correct mark and returned to form when fourth at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Some creditable performances this season but firm suspicion he'll be vulnerable today.
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3rd (10) (10/1 +0%) Gaboriot
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Gaboriot 10/1, Superb strike rate in recent times, winning 5 times in all (3 hunters and a couple of open handicaps). Reappears on what looks a fair mark and this strong traveller was taking well to the fences before coming unstuck at the Canal Turn previous attempt. Prolific over last 12 months or so and he's one to consider for last year's winning yard.
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4th (5) (18/1 +18%) Richmond Lake
18
18/1(+18%)
(5) Richmond Lake 18/1, Had a prolific period in 2023, completing a four-timer in 9-runner handicap chase here in December. Semeed to lose confidence in the jumping department to end the campaign though and these fences provide a stiff test in that regard. Below par towards end of last season but a break could have helped; has last winning mark.
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5th (4) (17/2 -6%) Sure Touch
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(4) Sure Touch 17/2, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and further progress over fences last season, completing hat-trick at Perth in April. Picked up where he left off in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July, taking his form to a new level so he's a chaser on the up. Completed four-timer in Summer Plate in July; clearly progressive; respected up 6lb.
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6th (8) (10/1 -67%) Frero Banbou
10
10/1(-67%)
(8) Frero Banbou 10/1, Losing run dates back to 2022 but he's run several fine races in defeat since, including when third in this race a year ago. Hold-up tactics didn't really suit in the Topham when last seen in April but he's an interesting contender on reappearance. Beaten on his last 16 starts but 3lb lower than when creditable 3rd in this 12 months ago.
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7th (9) (12/1 -71%) Percussion
12
12/1(-71%)
(9) Percussion 12/1, On a lengthy losing run but he ran right up to form when second from out of the weights in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Placed in the last 2 renewals of this so these fences clearly suit and he needs considering. Beaten on his last 14 starts but excels over these fences; placed in the last two runnings.
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8th (7) (7/2 +65%) Idalko Bihoue
3.5
7/2(+65%)
(7) Idalko Bihoue 7/2, Lost his way a little over hurdles but confirmed himself still a useful prospect over fences when winning novices' handicap at Cheltenham in October 2023. Shade disappointing both starts since but makes his reappearance with yard going very well. Has potential off this mark judged on last season's best; stable enjoying excellent autumn.
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9th (3) (15/2 +25%) Outlaw Peter
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(3) Outlaw Peter 15/2, Ended last season going the right way over fences, landing 2m4f handicaps at Kempton and Ayr in the spring before an excellent second at Sandown. Had a breathing operation ahead of this return and there could be more to come. Progressive in the spring when last seen and he goes well fresh; firmly in calculations.
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10th (2) (16/1 -129%) Latenightpass
16
16/1(-129%)
(2) Latenightpass 16/1, Well proven over the National fences, landing the 2022 Foxhunters, and he added to his haul in Cross Country discipline for Dan Skelton at Cheltenham in December. Completed in the Grand National back with this yard in April, only to fall short on stamina. Has had a wind op and back markedly in trip. Has fine record in the Foxhunters' over C&D; first run since wind op; could be involved.
1
11th (1) (22/1 -38%) Authorized Art
22
22/1(-38%)
(1) Authorized Art 22/1, A smart chaser for Willie Mullins who posted a good third in big-field handicap chase at Punchestown (20.4f) in July. Sound start over hurdles for new yard given 2m was a wholly inadequate test at Kempton and he's back up in trip returned to the larger obstacles. Ran well for Willie Mullins in some hot h'caps; not ruled out each-way but has lofty mark.
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12th (13) (40/1 +0%) Galon De Vauzelle
40
40/1(+0%)
(13) Galon De Vauzelle 40/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft) 29 days ago, forging clear. Winter ground is his forte but no easy task here from 4 lb out of the weights. Won easily at Listowel latest but he's exposed & wrong at the weights; needs a career best.
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|PU| (6) (14/1 0%) Harper's Brook
14
14/1(0%)
(6) Harper's Brook 14/1, Has his quirks but more than fair share of ability too, left clear when successful at Sandown in February. Disappointing in a visor in the Gran Annual on final start for Ben Pauling and fascinating to see what Dan Skelton can do with him this season on the back of a breathing op. Has a tendency to idle in front but no surprise to see a big run on stable/seasonal debut.
14:40 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Latenightpass has a good record on this course and should not be underestimated, although a mark of 147 appears to be stiff enough. As a result, the vote goes to PERCUSSION, who has been placed in the last two renewals of this contest. The nine-year-old was second off this mark in a valuable event at Uttoxeter when last seen in June and he has to be high on the shortlist. Frero Banbou disappointed in the Topham in April but is 3lb lower than when third in this race 12 months ago, while Sure Touch and Outlaw Peter are others to note.
The looks really open with LATENIGHTPASS awarded the vote primarily due to his superb record over the National fences with this drop in trip sure to help his cause on return to action. Percussion has been placed in the last 2 renewals of this race so he commands plenty of respect, while a case can also be made for the likes of Frero Banbou, Harper's Brook and Sure Touch.
The 6yo IDALKO BIHOUE (nap) was impressive at Cheltenham last October and is the pick with his stable having an excellent autumn.
(1) Deploy To Spy 4/1, Runner-up in sole bumper and impressed with the strength of his finish when making first completed start over hurdles a winning one at Uttoxeter in July. Defied a penalty in clear-cut fashion at Perth 9 weeks later and is open to further improvement now venturing into a handicap. Something to spare in novice hurdles the last twice and he's a likeable prospect.
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2nd (3) (9/2 +0%) Prolific Profile
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(3) Prolific Profile 9/2, Showed further improvement to complete the hat-trick in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft, 10/3) 22 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Up in grade now but could still have more to offer. Lightly raced 5yo who is up in grade but has won his last three and holds strong claims.
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3rd (5) (9/2 -13%) Camarrate
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(5) Camarrate 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat who got off the mark over hurdles in a juvenile maiden at Fakenham in April and improved when defying a penalty at Sedgefield (16.8f) the following month. Into handicaps now and likely to progress further. 4yo who won two novice hurdles in a row in the spring; has potential off h'cap debut mark.
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4th (7) (7/1 -17%) Irish Lullaby
7
7/1(-17%)
(7) Irish Lullaby 7/1, Fairly useful stayer on Flat for Jessica Harrington. Bought for 65,000 gns in December and went 2-3 over hurdles when landing the odds in a 2m1f mares' novice at Cartmel in May. Shaped as though in need of the run 5 months later at Carlisle and better expected now. Had wind op/tongue tied. The return to better ground may help and she looks well treated judged on Flat ability.
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5th (2) (10/1 -18%) Nayati
10
10/1(-18%)
(2) Nayati 10/1, C&D winner but has deteriorated further this season, already struggling when falling heavily usual 4 out at Kelso last time. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. C&D winner who is on a reduced mark but this 10yo takes on some unexposed types today.
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6th (4) (9/4 +78%) Diamond Dice
2.25
9/4(+78%)
(4) Diamond Dice 9/4, Ludlow maiden winner last season who shaped as if better for the run when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) on reappearance 25 days ago. Remains low mileage. Respectable efforts in his first three handicaps and this 5yo is in good hands to progress.
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7th (6) (25/1 +24%) Belvedere Blast
25
25/1(+24%)
(6) Belvedere Blast 25/1, Scored at Hexham in June but disappointing since, pulling up in handicap at Southwell last month. Passed over. Won at Hexham in June and now 1lb lower but he's struggled on his four runs since.
15:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CAMARRATE was value for more than the winning margin when scoring comfortably at Sedgefield in May, and this track should suit on his return as he looks to bring up the hat-trick on his handicap debut. A mark of 112 could underestimate him and Donald McCain's charge may have too much for top-weight Deploy To Spy, who has won easily himself the last twice. A winner of his last three starts over the past two months, Prolific Profile is another who must enter calculations.
DEPLOY TO SPY has won both his completed starts over hurdles in clear-cut style and, with further improvement on the cards now entering handicap company, he's an appealing candidate. Camarrate is another unexposed handicap debutant who merits consideration, along with Irish Lullaby, who should be all the better for a recent run.
Another chance is given to IRISH LULLABY, who has potential off her current mark in view of her considerable Flat ability.
(1) Cedar Creek 10/1, Bred to be useful but unraced on Flat for Andrew Balding and he only hinted at ability when fifth of 12 in bumper at Exeter (13.2f, good to soft, 22/1) on NH debut 18 days ago. This should reveal more now tackling this longer trip. Showed something to build on when fifth at Exeter; improvement required but possible.
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2nd (2) (3/1 -20%) Danger Nap
3
3/1(-20%)
(2) Danger Nap 3/1, Order of St George gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Soldierofthestorm, and half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Lunar Baby. Yard are 2-14 with their bumper representatives this term and he's one to consider. Yard has done well with this family; one of the more interesting newcomers.
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3rd (5) (9/4 +68%) Linalene
2.25
9/4(+68%)
(5) Linalene 9/4, Rail Link gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair French chaser Fransleen and fair French chaser Imbattable. Dam, 2½m chase winner in France, also 1½m-1¾m winner on Flat. Newcomer to note for stable who won this 12 months ago. Plausible pedigree for a race of this nature; yard won this race with a newcomer last year.
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4th (6) (12/1 -300%) Star Of Guiting
12
12/1(-300%)
(6) Star Of Guiting 12/1, €25,000 Vadamos gelding. Boasts a useful jumping and was well backed, yet he ran as if amiss when last of 12 in bumper at Exeter (13.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago, weakening quickly. In good hands and worthy of another chance. Well-backed favourite when last of 12 at Exeter; clearly thought capable of better.
7
5th (7) (25/1 +50%) Vesalius
25
25/1(+50%)
(7) Vesalius 25/1, 24,000 gns 3-y-o, Study of Man gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 1m-10.5f winner in France Agave. Dam 1½m-15f winner in France. Yard 0-21 in this sphere in last 5 seasons. Has useful Flat pedigree; must be of interest despite yard's poor recent record in bumpers.
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6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Just Johnny
12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Just Johnny 12/1, Order of St George colt. Dam, fairly useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner), also 1m-1¼m winner on Flat. Yard 2-14 with their runners in bumpers in last 5 seasons and interesting where he figures in the market on debut. Wears hood. Stable has the odd bumper winner (2-14 last five seasons); hooded for debut.
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7th (3) (9/2 -13%) Fran The Man
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(3) Fran The Man 9/2, Postponed gelding. Half-brother to 1m-9.5f winner Sir Charlie Kunz. Showed ability when third of 13 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 32 days ago, well positioned. That was a solid start and he's one to consider with Brian Hughes booked. Third at Huntingdon sets the standard on form; should be in the thick of things again.
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8th (8) (17/2 +74%) Poppys On Fire
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(8) Poppys On Fire 17/2, 5,000 gns 3-y-o, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-1¼m winner Chealamy. Dam smart 1¼m-1½m winner. Pedigree offers hope she can make her mark and interesting if the betting spoke in her favour. Quite a classy pedigree; stable 11-122 in bumpers last five seasons; worth considering.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This can go the way of FRAN THE MAN, who shaped with plenty of promise when prominent throughout on debut at Huntingdon last month. The booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye on this occasion and he can get off the mark at the expense of well-bred newcomer Danger Nap. The three-year-old hails from a family that the yard knows well and he should be primed to challenge, along with fellow newcomer Linalene, whose stable landed this contest last year.
Those with previous form don't set a tall standard and it could pay to go with a newcomer in the shape of DANGER NAP. He appeals as a likely type on paper for a yard amongst the winners and earns the vote before market clues. Fran The Man following his Huntingdon debut third needs considering, with Star of Guiting not one to be writing off either. Linalene completes the shortlist for the stable that took this 12 months ago.
A tentative vote goes to the newcomer LINALENE whose pedigree fits the bill and whose stable won this race 12 months ago.
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