There were 27 Races on Saturday 23rd December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newcastle, 6 races at Ascot, 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 (9)  (11/2 +15%)Top Cloud |
11/2(+15%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Top Cloud 11/2, Much improved for new yard after wind surgery, making it 3 wins in 4 starts at Taunton (3m) last month. Raised another 6 lb but there could easily be more to come. 3-4 in handicaps this autumn; softer than good would ask a question, along with 6lb rise. |
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2nd (1)  (13/8 +41%)Scamallach Liath |
13/8(+41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Scamallach Liath 13/8, Irish point winner who was placed on all his four runs over hurdles last season for Oliver Sherwood and made a winning start for new trainer Harry Derham over a slightly longer trip here last month. Good chance there's more to come for this yard. Progressive 221 record in handicap hurdles, the win here (nearly 3m1f) when well backed. |
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3rd (3)  (18/1 -80%)Transmission |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Transmission 18/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who made a respectable start for his new yard when second in a 25 Huntingdon maiden last month. Switches to handicap company now from a mark which demands improvement. Ex-Irish; 2nd in 3m1f maiden at Huntingdon; needs to build on that on this handicap debut. |
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4th (8)  (8/1 -60%)Zonda |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Zonda 8/1, Boasts an appealing pedigree and promise when reaching the frame in 2m novice hurdles at Chepstow and Taunton in recent weeks. Steps up markedly in trip for handicap debut. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. Now tongue tied; with nearly an extra 1m, he's hugely unexposed for this handicap debut. |
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5th (2)  (3/1 +14%)Wrappedupinmay |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Wrappedupinmay 3/1, Wide-margin winner of sole point and came home in splendid isolation on Exeter bumper debut on New Year's Day. Runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles this season and very interesting now making a quick switch to handicaps. Lost at 8-13 last three outings; realistic opening handicap mark and shapes like a stayer. |
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6th (6)  (16/1 -100%)Idefix De Ciergues |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Idefix De Ciergues 16/1, Runner-up sole start in points. Shaped like a stayer in bumpers last winter and again when third in a couple of maiden hurdles this season. Potential improver now faced with an increased stamina test on handicap debut. Should be set for better at some point and penultimate start hinted he could be a stayer. |
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7th (5)  (28/1 -75%)Illogical Logic |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Illogical Logic 28/1, Made frame both starts in Irish points. Well held in 2m novices first 2 starts over hurdles but offered more when stepped up to 2½m at Ffos Las last month. Potential for better again now handicapping over even further. Should be capable of further improvement; a market check is advised on this handicap debut. |
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|PU| (4)  (8/1 -23%)Micro Millions |
8/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Micro Millions 8/1, £40,000 buy after winning an Irish point. Third in maiden hurdles around 2½m for new stable and he's of interest now making a quick switch to handicap company. Early days and a new trip, so the improvement he needs on handicap debut is not ruled out. |
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|PU| (7)  (40/1 -100%)Technology |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Technology 40/1, Fair in bumpers and ran to a similar level when second in a Wetherby novice hurdle in February. However, pulled up on handicap debut the following month and didn't get very far on his chase debut/reappearance. Quickly reverts to hurdles. Pulled up on soft in March; back over hurdles, with plenty of stamina in his pedigree. |
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Top-weight SCAMALLACH LIATH was a comfortable winner over an extended 3m here last month and a subsequent 6lb rise not be enough to stop him today, on what is just his second start for Harry Derham's yard. Wrappedupinmay steps up in trip for his handicap debut, as does Micro Millions, with the pair both meriting the utmost respect. Zonda could improve for the addition of a first-time tongue-tie, while Top Cloud, a winner on three of his last four starts, is also noted.
An interesting opener, featuring several unexposed sorts. IDEFIX DE CIERGUES promises to be well suited by this step up to 3m and gets the vote to make a successful switch to handicap company. Wrappedupinmay, Top Cloud, who has thrived since switching to Robbie Llewellyn, and Micro Millions head the many dangers.
Most are seriously unexposed but SCAMALLACH LIATH sets a demanding standard with his win over a slightly longer trip here last month.
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)  (11/4 +61%)Excello |
11/4(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Excello 11/4, Useful form over hurdles and fences at up to 2¾m in France, including a win in this sphere at Auteuil in March. Failed to justify favouritism on debut for new yard in a novice hurdle here last month, though, and faces a stiff task back chasing. Beaten fav over hurdles on stable debut; even French chase form gives him a bit to find. |
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2nd (1)  (5/6 -14%)Solo |
5/6(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Solo 5/6, Looked as good as ever when landing the Pendil at Kempton in February and reappearance second to the race-fit Elixir de Nutz (winner again since) in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter (17.5f, soft) was a solid effort. Runner-up both previous starts over fences here and should go one better this time. Classy chaser who could enjoy a soft lead and these terms are very favourable. |
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3rd (2)  (3/1 -71%)Straw Fan Jack |
3/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Straw Fan Jack 3/1, Dual winner over fences last term and, though safely held in Grade 1s at the big spring festivals, positives can be taken from the way he travelled when chasing home Pic D'Orhy in a C&D Grade 2 on return. Should strip fitter now but likely to again find one from the Nicholls yard too strong in Solo. Classy chaser but he would be receiving 9lb off Solo in a handicap. |
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Already a Grade 2 winner over fences, SOLO is presented with a golden opportunity to further enhance his profile and, assuming he finds no issues with returning to this trip, this could prove to be a straightforward task. Straw Fan Jack has something to find based on the official ratings but, as he proved with a respectable second-placed finish here last moth, he is dangerous to underestimate. Nicky Henderson's newcomer, Excello, has experience of fences from his time in France and can only benefit form his first start on these shores.
This step back up in distance will suit SOLO, who didn't do much wrong over a trip short of his best back from a six-month absence in the Haldon Gold Cup and he is hard to oppose. Straw Fan Jack chased home Solo's stablemate Pic d'Orhy over this C&D on his reappearance and looks set to again play second fiddle to a smart Nicholls-trained chaser. French-import Excello will surely win races for his new connections but is probably biting off more than he can chew here.
Opposing SOLO is risky business. He is favoured by the weights and an easy lead that plays to his strengths looks his for the taking.
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)  (9/4 +25%)Triple Trade |
9/4(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Triple Trade 9/4, Got his act together over fences during the spring, winning twice, and has continued on the up this season, building on good reappearance second at Cheltenham when going one better there in November. Solid third in a valuable handicap here (16.8f, good to soft) latest and he's a big player. Improving chaser; good effort in competitive 2m1f race here latest; has won at 2m4f. |
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2nd (5)  (9/2 +10%)Harper's Brook |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Harper's Brook 9/2, Good start over fences last term, winning Bangor novice handicap in the mud and runner-up at Sandown on final start of that campaign (threw the race away by hanging badly on the run-in). No show on return in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, though, and it's not hard to have reservations. All wins at 2m4f; behind on return to action; less testing company and finish will suit. |
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3rd (2)  (11/1 -144%)Shan Blue |
11/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Shan Blue 11/1, One-time smart chaser who has only been seen out 3 times since April 2022, pulled up on each occasion. Down to a potentially handy mark as a consequence and he'd be a huge player if the first-time cheekpieces were to spark a revival. High-class 3m chaser in his prime; never shown true worth since a terrible fall in 2021. |
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4th (7)  (18/1 -100%)Eden Du Houx |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Eden Du Houx 18/1, Doubled his tally in this sphere at Ffos Las last November but he's not the most consistent and is opposable on balance. Has undergone another wind op since his latest start in March. Form tends to yo-yo; had another wind op since March; capable at 2m4f but hard to predict. |
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5th (3)  (11/2 -38%)Black Gerry |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Black Gerry 11/2, Won all 4 of his starts when completing last season, seeing off five rivals with another polished display in Plumpton handicap in April. However, never in the hunt on return in the Paddy Power Gold Cup and while this is a less taxing assignment, others make more appeal. Still improving in the spring; pulled up on return but this is more his level; involved.. |
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|PU| (6)  (5/2 +29%)Cap Du Mathan |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cap Du Mathan 5/2, Dual-winning hurdler who opened his account over fences in a Taunton handicap in January. Followed up in an Exeter novice a month later and, having performed with credit when fourth on return here (16.8f, good to soft) and he's a must the shortlist. Very solid 4th in a better race than this here on return; dropped 2lb; major player. |
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|PU| (1)  (33/1 -83%)El Barra |
33/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) El Barra 33/1, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins but he's hard to warm to on the back of a dismal effort on return/debut for new yard over hurdles at Galway in October. Smart at best for W Mullins; failed to complete in 2 runs this year, latest for new yard. |
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TRIPLE TRADE has taken his form to a new level this season with a string of consistent performances including a victory at Cheltenham in November. The seven-year-old finished a solid third in a valuable handicap here last time and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to get back to winning ways. Black Gerry drops in class after being pulled up in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and it would be no surprise to see him return to form. Others to consider include Cap Du Mathan and Harper's Brook.
It was a strong handicap in which CAP DU MATHAN was an encouraging fourth to Boothill on his reappearance at this course last month and, with that run under his belt and reunited with Harry Cobden, he is appealing off this 2 lb lower mark. Triple Trade also performed well behind Boothill in a similarly valuable handicap here last time and looks a big threat, while Shan Blue is dangerous to discount having slipped to a potentially handy mark, for all that he has a fair bit to prove at present.
In-form TRIPLE TRADE is a solid contender back here although Black Gerry is likely to come on plenty for his recent reappearance.
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)  (5/1 -43%)Crambo |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Crambo 5/1, Dual bumper winner who took his hurdle record to 4-6 in 2½m Aintree handicap on reappearance in October. Left the impression that the handicapper still hasn't got his measure when a fast-finishing third at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago and he's earnt another crack at this level. Has to bridge a sizeable class-gap here but could be progressive enough to do so. |
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2nd (7)  (6/1 +8%)Paisley Park |
6/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Paisley Park 6/1, Gained a third win this last year (held at Kempton) and ran a cracker after 9 months off when going down by a head to Dashel Drasher in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury earlier this month. He may be rising 12 but there's every chance he can add a fourth Long Walk Hurdle to his collection. Legendary stayer with form figures of 1131 in this race; made a highly pleasing return. |
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3rd (4)  (17/2 -6%)Dashel Drasher |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dashel Drasher 17/2, Tough and likeable sort who ran stormers when second in the Relkeel, Cleeve and Stayers' Hurdles (all Cheltenham) last season. Stepped up significantly on his reappearance run when narrowly denying Paisley Park in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury earlier this month and this veteran needs considering. Typically tough in repelling Paisley Park in last month's Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. |
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4th (2)  (11/2 -10%)Champ |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Champ 11/2, Very talented hurdler/chaser who dug deep to fend off Paisley Park on reappearance last term. Third to same rival in this corresponding event (held at Kempton) next time and disappointed at Aintree 8 months ago. Won this in 2021 and respected given positive record fresh (has had another wind op). He was making his seasonal debut when winning this two years ago; had wind surgery. |
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5th (9)  (9/1 +44%)Blueking D'Oroux |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Blueking D'Oroux 9/1, Returned with a cosy success in 2m novice at Cheltenham in October and posted a borderline smart effort when following up in a relatively weak field for the Coral Hurdle at this course (19.3f, good) 4 weeks ago. Tough ask having a first crack at 3m. 2m3f Grade 2 winner here last month; has stamina to prove over this far but he's improving. |
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6th (1)  (9/1 -13%)Botox Has |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Botox Has 9/1, Landed valuable big-field 3m Haydock handicap hurdle last season and enhanced a good record fresh when adding a West Yorkshire Hurdle to his CV at Wetherby 7 weeks ago, edging ahead on the run-in and holding on gamely by a length from Red Risk. Cheekpieces back on. Gave weight and a beating to Red Risk and Dashel Drasher in a Grade 2 at Wetherby. |
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7th (6)  (10/1 +75%)Gowel Road |
10/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gowel Road 10/1, Very useful hurdler in 2021/22. Easily won a small-field course handicap chase in October 2022 and having been off 13 months, did more than enough to believe his ability is intact when fourth in big-field handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Big outsider in this company. Up in grade here but could argue that he's overpriced in relation to Crambo. |
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8th (8)  (25/1 +24%)Red Risk |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Red Risk 25/1, Won twice back hurdling in 2022 and left his effort in France back in summer well behind when runner-up to Botox Has in West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby 7 weeks ago. 1 of 2 for Paul Nicholls and likely to come up short at this level. Looks held by Botox Has on their Wetherby form and has others to worry about. |
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9th (5)  (33/1 +50%)Goshen |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Goshen 33/1, Quirky sort but he's very smart at his best and took the Coral Hurdle at this track last November. Below form in his bid to defend his crown in that corresponding event last month and again failed to figure in rearranged Fighting Fifth at Sandown last time. Remains easily opposable. 2nd in last season's Kempton renewal (only run at 3m) but was in better form back then. |
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10th (10)  (3/1 -9%)West Balboa |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) West Balboa 3/1, Low-mileage mare who has yet to finish out of the first two. Signed off last season by landing a valuable big-field handicap upped to 24.7f at the Grand National meeting and picked up where she'd left off when landing 3-runner minor event there (20f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Very interesting runner. Something to find on the figures but she's an unexposed improver after just six races. |
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A fascinating battle between Champ, who goes well fresh, three-time winner Paisley Park and the up-and-coming youngsters looking to take over at the top. West Balboa fits the latter category at the age of seven and has won four of her six starts over hurdles making her a serious contender, but a chance is taken on BLUEKING D'OROUX. Unbeaten this season over shorter, Paul Nicholls steps him up to 3m for the first time, and he could yet surprise them all if staying the distance.
The staying hurdle ranks are pretty threadbare at the moment but if there's an up-and-comer it could be in the shape of CRAMBO, who caught the eye with his fast-finishing third in a big-field handicap at Haydock 4 weeks ago and, with the services of experienced pilot Johnny Burke enlisted, Fergal O'Brien's 6-y-o can make it third time lucky dining at the top table. Veterans Paisley Park (bidding for a fourth success in this), Dashel Drasher and the returning Champ head up the opposition.
An intriguing clash of the generations. PAISLEY PARK bids for a fourth win in this race and his warm-up run was highly encouraging.
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)  (4/1 +43%)Victtorino |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Victtorino 4/1, Useful chaser in France, scoring twice at up to 21.9f last year, who resumed winning ways for his new yard in 11-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) 49 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. Comfortably won a valuable C&D handicap (soft) seven weeks ago on second run for this yard. |
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2nd (10)  (5/1 +38%)Yeah Man |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Yeah Man 5/1, Irish raider who scored over hurdles at Thurles in February. In excellent form over fences this term too, looking sure to go close when fell last over C&D last month. Player nudged up 2 lb. Rallying strongly and only 2l down on Victtorino when falling at the last over C&D (soft). |
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3rd (3)  (14/1 +44%)Flegmatik |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flegmatik 14/1, Winless since early 2022 but he arrives in good nick, second of 8 in handicap chase here (21f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Needs considering once more. Has run creditably both starts this term and has an each-way chance. |
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4th (2)  (7/2 +30%)Blackjack Magic |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Blackjack Magic 7/2, Took very well to chasing for current yard last term and he continued his progress on his return in 11-runner handicap at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 42 days ago. That form has been franked so he has to be taken seriously. 3-5 for yard; took the Badger Beer at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) with the 3rd way back. |
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5th (4)  (18/1 +45%)Switch Hitter |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Switch Hitter 18/1, Signed off last season with success at Wincanton and returned from 9 months off with a creditable third over C&D (good to soft) 29 days ago. Shortlisted. Creditable 3rd under Freddie Gingell over C&D four weeks ago; withdrawn if ground is soft. |
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6th (8)  (9/2 +44%)Git Maker |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Git Maker 9/2, Point winner who resumed from 10 months off to make it 3-5 in this sphere in 5-runner Lingfield handicap (23.5f) last month. 5 lb higher mark to overcome but still not taken lightly. 6-9; up another 5lb and this is much more of a test but he may well pass it. |
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7th (9)  (14/1 +13%)Make Me A Believer |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Make Me A Believer 14/1, Useful hurdles winner who capitalised on a reduced mark after a wind op in 12-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 43 days ago. Up 7 lb but he's open to further progress. In the mix. Exeter win (3m, good to soft) on return, travelling much the best and hanging on; up 6lb. |
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8th (7)  (16/1 +20%)Larry |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Larry 16/1, C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Can give a good account with that run under his belt. Last two wins were C&D (autumn 2021 and 2022); has a good mark and enters calculations. |
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9th (11)  (10/1 +0%)Hascoeur Clermont |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Hascoeur Clermont 10/1, Arrives firmly on the up over fences, following up his success at Galway with stylish victory in 16-runner handicap at Cheltenham (25f, soft) 35 days ago. Up another 9 lb but well in the mix. Won at Galway (2m6f, heavy) and Cheltenham (3m1f, soft) last two outings; up another 9lb. |
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10th (6)  (18/1 -13%)Flash Collonges |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Flash Collonges 18/1, Got off the mark in this sphere at Newbury (23f) in March and still in touch when falling 19th in Scottish Grand National at Ayr following month. Can't be dismissed on his return. Gained first chase win at 7th of 8 attempts; something to prove on worse than good to soft. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Victtorino returned from a break to score on his first attempt over fences in the UK when taking a valuable prize over C&D last month, and he commands plenty of respect off a 4lb higher mark. Blackjack Magic is firmly on the upgrade and arrives following a career-best effort in the Badger Beer at Wincanton, while Git Maker's Lingfield success gives him every chance of being in the mix. However, Gavin Cromwell saddles two live chances with Yeah Man, a faller here last month, and HASCOEUR CLERMONT, who gets the vote based on his Cheltenham victory. The form received a boost with the runner-up landing the Becher Chase and the use of Conor Stone-Walsh's 5lb claim further enhances his credentials.
Plenty with chances but there was a lot to like about the reappearance Wincanton success of BLACKJACK MAGIC so Anthony Honeyball's upwardly-mobile chaser is taken to emerge on top of the pack. Gavin Cromwell's Yeah Man is feared most having looked sure to go close when coming down at the final fence over C&D last time. Victtorino, who emerged on top that day, must also enter calculations. Git Maker, Make Me A Believer and Hascoeur Clermont also need factoring into this cracking handicap.
The rematch between November's C&D principals Victtorino and Yeah Man is a key element, while GIT MAKER (nap) is upped in class.
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)  (9/2 +63%)Luccia |
9/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Luccia 9/2, 2-2 in bumpers and rapidly developed into a useful hurdler. Good second in 2m Wetherby mares' listed race on reappearance and another solid effort when 7 lengths third to reopposing stablemate Iberico Lord in Greatwood at Cheltenham on her first venture into handicap company. The bubble has burst but her 7l third of 15 to Iberico Lord at Cheltenham was creditable. |
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2nd (8)  (11/1 -57%)Impose Toi |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Impose Toi 11/1, Dual French bumper scorer who made it 3-5 over hurdles for this yard when readily seeing off 16 rivals in a 2m Cheltenham handicap last month. Has more to offer and should go well but Nico de Boinville seemingly prefers the claims of the same connections' Iberico Lord. Well backed, won 17-runner Cheltenham race (2m, good to soft) on handicap debut; up 10lb. |
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3rd (7)  (7/2 +40%)Altobelli |
7/2(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Altobelli 7/2, Promising sort who won a bumper and maiden/novice hurdles on first 3 starts. His jumping failed the test in Aintree Grade 1 novice on final start but he made an encouraging return to action when second of 12 in C&D handicap 7 weeks ago. Good shout for yard which has tasted success in this before. Raised just 1lb after C&D second on return; can surely strike at some point off this mark. |
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4th (10)  (22/1 +33%)Moveit Like Minnie |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Moveit Like Minnie 22/1, Posted significant improvement back at 2m this autumn, winning handicaps at Ludlow and Huntingdon. Further progress can't be discounted but he'll need another big career best to complete the hat-trick in this higher grade. Won at Ludlow (good to soft) and Huntingdon (good) on last two outings; this demands more. |
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5th (1)  (12/1 -50%)Hansard |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hansard 12/1, Useful novice hurdler last season and took it up another notch when winning Gerry Feilden at Newbury (2m, good to soft) at the beginning of this month. A 4 lb rise for that doesn't look enough to prevent a prominent showing here. Up 4lb since Newbury win and this is a much stronger field but he's a serious prospect. |
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6th (11)  (4/1 +43%)Onlyamatteroftime |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Onlyamatteroftime 4/1, Bumper winner for Niall Madden and good third in maiden hurdle next time but he's blotted his copybook by running out in both handicap starts, latterly in the Greatwood at Cheltenham on his first outing for Willie Mullins. Likely has the ability to do some damage from his mark but can't be trusted. Ran out when favourite for both his handicaps, latter 4 out in the Greatwood at Cheltenham. |
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7th (6)  (11/4 +21%)Iberico Lord |
11/4(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Iberico Lord 11/4, Well beaten first 2 outings over hurdles but has made giant strides since wind surgery, beating Lookaway by 2½ lengths to win the Greatwood at Cheltenham on his reappearance. The form has been boosted and an 8 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him having a big say with further progress likely. Strong finish to win the 15-runner Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, soft) on return; up 8lb. |
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8th (3)  (33/1 -18%)Faivoir |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Faivoir 33/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Not in the same form on first 2 runs back but step back in right direction when second of 7 over C&D last month. Stable always feared in top 2m handicap hurdles. Won the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March; near that form when C&D 2nd on latest start. |
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9th (5)  (28/1 +15%)Teddy Blue |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Teddy Blue 28/1, Free-goer who landed a 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle in April and recorded a career best when 1¼ lengths second of 17 in the Swinton a month later. Disappointed both starts after 6 months off, however. Unseated early on reappearance, eight days before tailed off here seven weeks ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
The Greatwood Hurdle winner, IBERICO LORD, has been highly progressive since he joined the Nicky Henderson yard and is difficult to oppose, despite going up 8lb for last month's Cheltenham success. Luccia (third), Nemean Lion (fifth) and Onlyamatteroftime (ran out) all renew rivalries from that race and can make this a good test on the revised terms. However, the selection's stablemate Impose Toi has answered every question asked of him lately and may well emerge as the biggest threat to his travel companion. Altobelli and Hansard deepen the level of competition.
Several progressive sorts in a good-quality renewal. ALTOBELLI impressed with the way he travelled into contention when second on his C&D reappearance and is taken to build on that promise and fend off progressive J P McManus/Nicky Henderson pair Iberico Lord and Impose Toi.
This is a terrifically strong field but the Greatwood winner IBERICO LORD gets the vote ahead of Hansard.
Ths is the racecard key.
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 | 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 |
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