There were 44 Races on Saturday 21st December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Thurles, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 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 (1)  (3.75/1 +25%)Thank You Ma'am |
3.75/1(+25%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Thank You Ma'am 3.75/1, Made the frame on several occasions last term and positive start to present campaign, again finding only one too good here last time. Should go well again. 2nd for a sixth time (from ten hurdle races) in 3m novice handicap here four weeks ago. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 +10%)Golden Ambition |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Golden Ambition 3/1, Has benefited from the refitting of blinkers this term, following up from Fontwell in similarly clear-cut fashion in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (23f, good) last month. Up another 6 lb but sure to make another bold bid. Firmly in charge at Fontwell (extended 2m6f) and Lingfield (2m7f) on last two outings. |
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3rd (3)  (10/3 -48%)Just Lucky Sivola |
10/3(-48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Just Lucky Sivola 10/3, Bumper winner who has made solid start to hurdling career, showing a good attitude to open his account at the second attempt in this sphere in a novice at Hereford last time. Big player with more to come. Can improve again on this handicap debut; strong candidate for this sort of trip. |
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4th (6)  (10/3 +67%)Gotthereintheend |
10/3(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gotthereintheend 10/3, Showed a bit in bumpers and improved on previous hurdling efforts when a staying-on second in a novice at Warick 7 months ago. Has left Laura Horsfall and joined an in-form yard, so one to note. Promise last time; trip and new trainer's Ascot record boost interest on handicap debut. |
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5th (2)  (16/1 -300%)Circuit Breaker |
16/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Circuit Breaker 16/1, Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) who landed a 4-runner novice at Kempton with ease on hurdling debut. Not disgraced in better event at Haydock since and remains with the scope for better upped in trip. Better is needed on this handicap hurdle debut but 1m7f last time was probably too short. |
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|PU| (5)  (10/1 +70%)Golden Cosmos |
10/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Golden Cosmos 10/1, Yet to get his head in front and looked summed up by his handicap mark when last seen at Catterick in early-2023. Watching brief advised given the absence. Has a reduced mark but absent for 662 days and does not look the percentage call. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Golden Ambition justified favouritism in good style when recording a double at Lingfield on his latest outing and he should give a good account off a 6lb higher rating. However, CIRCUIT BREAKER gets the nod. The son of Nathaniel was impressive when victorious on his first start over hurdles at Kempton before being beaten into third in a warmer event next time. Judged on each of those efforts, he could be capable of defying an opening mark of 118. Just Lucky Sivola completes the shortlist.
This could be competitive for the numbers and JUST LUCKY SIVOLA gets the marginal vote after opening his account at Hereford last time. Golden Ambition is improving in blinkers and poses a major threat, while Gotthereintheend is of interest making his first start for an in-form stable.
Just Lucky Sivola and Golden Ambition have glaring claims but watch out also for GOTTHEREINTHEEND.
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)  (13/8 +51%)Kotmask |
13/8(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kotmask 13/8, A three-time scorer over fences last term who has returned with solid placed efforts behind the upwardly-mobile Martator over the extended 2m trip here last month. Return to this longer trip well within range and he holds claims provided he keeps the errors at bay. Respectable runs here this season on good ground; player on this softer surface. |
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2nd (5)  (7/2 -27%)Scarface |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Scarface 7/2, Thrived over fences when cheekpieces went on, winning 3 times around 2½m between January and April. Stepped up on opening efforts this term with a creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f) 3 weeks ago and he's a player from this sort of mark. Enhanced his good record in 2m3f/2m4f handicaps when runner-up at Newbury. |
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3rd (6)  (10/3 +44%)Prince Quali |
10/3(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Prince Quali 10/3, Useful French hurdle/chase scorer who ended last term on the up for this yard, landing back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow (2m). Solid return following 8 months off when third at Newbury (16.4f) 3 weeks ago and this reliable sort can go well again back up in trip. Should strip fitter for Newbury three weeks ago and he had form over this far in France. |
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4th (1)  (12/1 -33%)Solo |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Solo 12/1, A dual 2m4f chase winner in 2022/23 who has been very lightly raced since, off 7 months/given breathing operation prior to finishing well held last of 10 in handicap chase here (23.8f) in November. Drop back in trip in his favour now and better showing anticipated. High in the weights but mustard right-handed and 3m was too far on his reappearance. |
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5th (7)  (33/1 +18%)Carbon King |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Carbon King 33/1, Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland and landed 2 chase victories for this yard last term. Stepped up on reappearance run when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (20f) 4 weeks back but this looks a tough enough ask back over larger obstacles. Hurdling so far this season; capable chaser on his day, especially when the mud is flying. |
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6th (3)  (16/1 -60%)Black Gerry |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Black Gerry 16/1, Won all 4 of his starts (at up to 19.8f) when completing during 2022/23. Found things tougher last term, not figuring in Red Rum at Aintree on final start but this test rates more suitable on seasonal bow (has gone well fresh). Cheekpieces replace blinkers. 5-16 over fences but winless last season and was well beaten in this race. |
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|PU| (2)  (13/2 -117%)Galop De Chasse |
13/2(-117%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Galop De Chasse 13/2, 8-y-o who won his only start of last season at Newbury (19.8f) in November and posted creditable efforts both starts since returning from 12 months off, third of 9 in handicap chase back at that track/trip 22 days ago. Can give his best again from unchanged mark. Two solid runs after a year on the sidelines; can see him stepping up again. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
SCARFACE had Galop De Chasse (third) a length behind when filling the runner-up spot in this grade at Newbury last month, and he should be able to confirm his authority over that rival as they compete on the same terms. Joe Tizzard's seven-year-old is a previous course winner and it would be no surprise to see him go one better. Prince Quali finished third at Newbury last time and may go well, while Kotmask isn't out of it either.
SCARFACE ran his best race since the spring from his reduced mark when runner-up at Newbury 22 days ago and a repeat gives him good claims for the stable that landed this prize 12 months ago. Kotmask and Galop de Chasse are feared most in what is a competitive affair.
After two solid runs here last month, KOTMASK (nap) can improve again now back up in distance on slower ground. Scarface is feared.
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 (2)  (7/2 +13%)Jungle Boogie |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jungle Boogie 7/2, Won bumper, hurdle and chase on first 3 starts for Willie Mullins. Lost unbeaten record in Cork Grade 2 on return from long absence but quickly back to winning ways when stepped up to 23f at Tramore (Grade 3) on New Year's Day. Cracking sixth in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham 2 months later. Didn't appear to stay when sixth in last season's Gold Cup; very lightly raced class act. |
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2nd (1)  (17/2 -89%)Fil Dor |
17/2(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fil Dor 17/2, Very smart chaser who changed hands for €620,000 after finishing second in the Grade 2 Hilly Way Chase a year ago. Hasn't matched that form since, winning a "match" as he was entitled to at Thurles 3 weeks ago. Hard to know the level he's capable of at present. Clear claims, for all that it's not ideal him having to concede 3lb to two of his rivals. |
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3rd (4)  (2/1 +27%)James Du Berlais |
2/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) James Du Berlais 2/1, Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January 2023. Excellent second under a big weight in Topham at Aintree in April prior to a race jumping lapse at Punchestown. Should be in the mix. Only 1-11 over fences but has notable form in defeat; every chance on all the figures. |
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|F| (3)  (11/8 +21%)Iroko |
11/8(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Iroko 11/8, Thrived over hurdles in 2022/23 and was an easy winner of a novice on his seasonal/chase debut last year. Took his form up another notch on third start over fences when 4 lengths second of 6 to Inothewayurthinkin in Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree in April and shaped very well on Haydock reappearance. Second in a 3m1f Grade 1 as a novice; made excellent return over this trip at Haydock. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
JAMES DU BERLAIS has competed in hot handicaps on each of his last five starts, including when second in the Topham in April. If he can bring that level of form to the table, then the eight-year-old ought to go close. Iroko was not disgraced in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival in March and merits respect after filling second at Haydock on his seasonal return last time. Fil Dor can beat Jungle Boogie home for third.
A tightly knit and high-quality minor race in which a case of sorts can be made for each of the quartet. Preference though, is for IROKO, who could hardly have shaped better when second on Haydock reappearance and he could end up in the very top company this season. Jungle Boogie is perhaps the pick of the Irish opposition.
A tight race in which cases can be made for all four. JAMES DU BERLAIS might be ideally suited by this intermediate trip.
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)  (9/1 +10%)Crambo |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Crambo 9/1, Took this contest 12 months ago but he failed to fire in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham and Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree subsequently. Has twice won off a break before though so needs considering on his seasonal return. Flopped at the spring festivals but he won this 12 months ago and he goes well fresh. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 +22%)Hiddenvalley Lake |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hiddenvalley Lake 7/1, Lightly-raced Irish hurdler who was much improved last term, landing Grade 2 at Navan before an excellent third of 10 to Strong Leader in Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in April. Sort to go on again this season. Likely player. Held by Strong Leader on Aintree form and lacking a run this season can't be ideal. |
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3rd (1)  (16/1 +52%)Beauport |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Beauport 16/1, A smart chaser on his day and he resumed with an easy success in 10-runner handicap chase here (29.4f) 28 days ago. This is his first run over hurdles since 2022 but he can't be discounted. Inconsistent staying chaser but very smart on his day; first hurdle run since April 2022. |
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4th (8)  (9/2 +0%)The Wallpark |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) The Wallpark 9/2, Progressive Irish hurdler completed his four-timer in 12-runner handicap at Cheltenham (24f) in October, This is much tougher but he has more to offer so needs considering. Has never contested a Graded race but he's earned the right after winning his last four. |
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5th (10)  (12/1 -9%)Kateira |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Kateira 12/1, Signed off for last season with success in valuable 20f handicap hurdle at Aintree and comes here on the back of a ready victory in Listed event at Kempton (2m5f) 26 days ago. Shortlisted. Has to bridge a class-gap here but could be progressive enough to do so. |
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6th (2)  (12/1 -9%)Blueking D'oroux |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Blueking D'oroux 12/1, Smart hurdler who returned with a good second of 5 in Howden Ascot Hurdle here (19.3f) 28 days ago. Effective over this longer trip. Possibilities. Classy hurdler; didn't appear to stay 3m in this last year but he's now a year older. |
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7th (9)  (40/1 -21%)Eagle Fang |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Eagle Fang 40/1, Smart winning hurdler comes here on the back of an improved third of 8 in Grade 2 Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20.2f) 35 days ago. No forlorn hope now his stamina is drawn out further. Has done well these past 12 months; perhaps flattered over 2m4f latest; stamina to prove. |
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8th (3)  (33/1 +34%)Botox Has |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Botox Has 33/1, Smart hurdler bagged the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock in February. Not disgraced on his return when a fading tenth in 3m handicap at Cheltenham in October. Not dismissed. Arrived in better form 12 months ago and yet could finish only sixth behind Crambo. |
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9th (6)  (12/1 -100%)Shoot First |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Shoot First 12/1, A very useful hurdler who reappeared with a career-best win in 15-runner handicap at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 28 days ago. This demands another step forward though. Won a 3m handicap at Haydock last time in the style of a stayer going places. |
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10th (7)  (11/8 +31%)Strong Leader |
11/8(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Strong Leader 11/8, Much improved since sent over staying trips, bagging Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in the spring and returning with a smooth success in 4-runner Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury 22 days ago. Big shout. Very useful at 2m but proving better at 3m and already has Grade 1 honours. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
STRONG LEADER followed up his Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle success with a cosy win in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month and could again be hard to beat. However, The Wallpark is progressive and looks a serious player as he bids to round out a five-timer. Last year's winner Crambo is unbeaten at this venue and cannot be ruled out, while the Haydock scorer Shoot First is still developing as a stayer and is another to note.
STRONG LEADER hasn't looked back since sent over staying trips and with his yard well among the winners too he rates a confident choice to bag a second Grade 1 here. Irish-raiders Hiddenvalley Lake and The Wallpark both arrive on the up and can ensure Olly Murphy's high-class 7-y-o doesn't have things all his own way though, with last year's victor Crambo also in the picture.
He was good at shorter, but STRONG LEADER has proved a revelation since upped to 3m and he's the best of the British in this division.
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)  (5/2 -33%)Victtorino |
5/2(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Victtorino 5/2, Won back-to-back over C&D this time last year, latterly this corresponding race. Ended his campaign with a disappointing run at Cheltenham but ran creditably after 9 months off when a staying-on third of 13 at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Big chance of a repeat success back here. 1lb higher than for win in this last year; strong-finishing third in top 3m2f Newbury race. |
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2nd (7)  (10/3 +5%)The Changing Man |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) The Changing Man 10/3, Progressive over hurdles but mixed record over fences last season. Had wind op before failing to complete in Badger Beer at Wincanton on return but unlucky to bump into one considering the distance back to the rest in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) since. Up 5 lb but plenty to like. Excellent second at Newcastle on latest outing and could be well treated with a 5lb rise. |
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3rd (1)  (22/1 -57%)Threeunderthrufive |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Threeunderthrufive 22/1, Dual Grade 2 winner as a novice who posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat before returning to winning ways over C&D in February. Below form on final outing at Sandown (28.7f, good) in the spring and his mark still looks on the high side (yard's runners have mostly been needing the run). Ended last term on a low note; better than ever earlier in the campaign, including C&D win. |
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4th (2)  (4/1 +27%)Trelawne |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Trelawne 4/1, Winner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles and made a successful debut over fences at Carlisle (2½m) last November. Enhanced his fine record fresh when winning a graduation event at Haydock (21.6f, soft) 4 weeks ago, impressing with his jumping from the front and digging deep. In the mix again. Unexposed over 3m (won over 2m7f as a hurdler) and remains one with notable potential. |
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5th (8)  (22/1 -120%)Flegmatik |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Flegmatik 22/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton (24f) in January. Excuses first 2 starts this season and was flying far too high in Grade 2 company at this course (21f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Headgear back on so worth a second look from his reduced mark. Ran creditably here three times late in 2023 but not when back here for latest two outings. |
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|U| (5)  (14/1 +13%)Hartur D'arc |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hartur D'arc 14/1, Won a 2½m Clonmel maiden chase and Leinster National at Naas (25.5f) on first 2 outings for this yard last season. Tailed off in Irish Grand National next start and entitled to sharper for his Cheltenham (20.2f, good) reappearance 5 weeks ago. Place claims back up in trip. Should be a lot more interesting back up in trip today; yard was second in this last year. |
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|PU| (3)  (22/1 -57%)Two For Gold |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Two For Gold 22/1, Unreliable type who had been given breathing surgery in the summer and ran creditably after 7 months off when fourth of 10 over C&D (good) 7 weeks ago, though was ideally positioned the way the race unfolded. Failed to kick on after a promising return last season, so others more appealing. Most of his best performances have been at Ascot; veteran but unlikely to be far away. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
VICTTORINO was a game winner of this race 12 months ago and must have every chance of retaining his crown from just 1lb higher. A creditable third off this mark in the Coral Gold Cup three weeks ago, the Venetia Williams-trained gelding gets the vote. Trelawne got his season off to a flyer at Haydock last month and, unexposed over this trip, he looks the chief threat. Rehearsal Chase runner-up The Changing Man and the consistent French-raider Heloy Delabarriere are other strong contenders.
VICTTORINO was a back-to-back winner over C&D this time last season (latterly this race) and, likely to be sharper with his reappearance behind him, Venetia Williams is fancied to continue her purple patch and snag another significant pot. Heading up the dangers is The Changing Man, who was unlucky to bump into one in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle 3 weeks ago, with recent Haydock winner Trelawne and French-raider Heloy Delabarriere taken to fight out third.
Slight preference, ahead of Victtorino, is for the untapped potential over this sort of trip brought by TRELAWNE.
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 (10)  (12/1 +25%)Fiercely Proud |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fiercely Proud 12/1, Dual bumper scorer who was a useful novice hurdler last season. Set for third when falling 2 out on his C&D reappearance and shaped well when sixth of 15 in Greatwood at Cheltenham since, keeping on having still had plenty to do 2 out. 12l sixth from off the pace in the Greatwood at Cheltenham was respectable; needs more. |
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2nd (9)  (17/2 -143%)Kabral Du Mathan |
17/2(-143%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kabral Du Mathan 17/2, Stretched his unbeaten record to 3 when readily landing short-priced favouritism on his 2m Kempton handicap debut/reappearance last month. An 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him with further progress likely. 2-2 in juvenile hurdles and very smooth in a six-runner handicap at Kempton on return. |
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3rd (4)  (7/2 +42%)Be Aware |
7/2(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Be Aware 7/2, Made winning debut in a 2m Newbury maiden in January and good second on all 4 outings since, notably when going down by ½ length to Burdett Road in 15-runner Greatwood on Cheltenham return. Had reopposing Dysart Enos 3 lengths back in third on that occasion. Has his name on a big handicap soon. Up another 7lb but this youngster still brings notable potential after his Greatwood 2nd. |
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4th (6)  (50/1 +0%)Tritonic |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Tritonic 50/1, Useful under both codes, including a 2021 win in this race. Ran well in 2m Flat handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and York in August but couldn't continue the good work back hurdling at Chepstow in October. Also well held on AW Flat 10 days ago and surprise were he to win this for a second time. Useful on Flat and over jumps but an infrequent winner nowadays; won this race in 2021. |
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5th (5)  (14/1 +22%)Our Champ |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Our Champ 14/1, Returned to his best with a run behind when winning C&D handicap last month, with the reopposing Secret Squirrel behind him. Another fine effort when third of 13 in Gerry Feilden at Newbury (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago but probably vulnerable to less-exposed sorts here. Won over C&D before creditable third at Newbury three weeks ago; needs better still. |
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6th (2)  (11/1 +21%)Favour And Fortune |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Favour And Fortune 11/1, Enjoyed a good first campaign over hurdles, culminating with a win in the Scottish Champion Hurdle (handicap) at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in April. That form is strong and a 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing if he's fully primed after 8 months off. Won Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr on handicap debut; up 3lb and should bring potential. |
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7th (7)  (10/3 +5%)Dysart Enos |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dysart Enos 10/3, Lost her unbeaten record but still shaped well when third of 15 to Burdett Road (Be Aware second) in the Greatwood at Cheltenham on reappearance, some early keenness seeming to tell on her in the closing stages. More to come if she can settle better with a run behind her. Key player. Favourite when 3rd in the Greatwood; up 4lb but no surprise if she improves again. |
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8th (13)  (33/1 -50%)Black Hawk Eagle |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Black Hawk Eagle 33/1, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade who made a good start to life in Britain, winning 2m handicaps at Wincanton and Hereford last winter. Good placed efforts from this mark on both starts this season. Creditable minor honours on both starts this term but to win this demands a fair bit more. |
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9th (11)  (22/1 -57%)Impero |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Impero 22/1, Untrustworthy maiden on Flat but going right way over hurdles in cheekpieces at present for this yard, winning a Downpatrick maiden and 2m Cheltenham handicap in October before completing a hat-trick in 2½m Musselburgh novice last month. Likely to give another good account. On a four-timer; looked better than the winning margin at Cheltenham (8lb higher today). |
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|F| (12)  (4/1 +43%)Secret Squirrel |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Secret Squirrel 4/1, Landed a pair of 2m novice hurdle wins last season and returned with a solid third of 10 to Our Champ in C&D handicap 7 weeks ago. Could have a bigger performance in him for a stable no stranger to success in this. Creditable third to Our Champ over C&D on reappearance; needs to build on that performance. |
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|PU| (1)  (9/1 +36%)Steel Ally |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Steel Ally 9/1, Progressive front-runner who resumed with a very good second in the Welsh Champion at Ffos Las before going one better at Haydock (19f, soft) 6 weeks later. A further 6 lb rise demands more but no shock were he to find it. Front-runner; 2nd in Welsh Champion Hurdle before clearcut winner over 2m3f at Haydock. |
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|PU| (8)  (16/1 +27%)Go Dante |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Go Dante 16/1, Winner of the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March. Made a sound reappearance when 5¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Lump Sum in Welsh Champion Hurdle but failed to build on that when only ninth in the Greatwood at Cheltenham since. Excelled in big handicaps last term; two backward steps this season, wind op in between. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
DYSART ENOS has been reliable as well as profitable to follow under Rules. Although she found a couple too good in a strong renewal of the Greatwood at Cheltenham last month, her third-placed finish that day was still a solid foundation to build on here. Be Aware was one place in front of the selection in that race and although respected, might struggle to uphold the form off 3lb worse terms. The unbeaten Kabral Du Mathan and Secret Squirrel complete the shortlist.
A really strong renewal, featuring a few progressive sorts. While this is a different test to the one KABRAL DU MATHAN faced in a small field on his Kempton handicap debut he won with plenty in hand and could easily still be well ahead of his mark. Dysart Enos is taken to turn around Greatwood form with Be Aware and give the selection most to so. Reappearing Scottish Champion winner Favour And Fortune completes the shortlist.
The Greatwood second BE AWARE and third Dysart Enos can come to the fore again. Kabral Du Mathan and Impero are shortlisted.
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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