There were 28 Races on Sunday 7th April 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Bath, 6 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Exeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (1/4 +83%)Milcree |
1/4(+83%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Milcree 1/4, Won sole start in point bumpers with ease and has shaped well on both starts over hurdles, latterly when second in 7-runner novice at Newcastle (16.9f). Step back up in trip will suit and likely to go on improving. Placed on both hurdle starts and the step back up in trip looks a firm plus; key player. |
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3rd (1)  (4/1 +50%)The Big Jetaway |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Big Jetaway 4/1, Back-to-back winner of handicap chases last summer before completing the hat-trick in a novice hurdle. However, had his limitations exposed under a penalty at Kelso in September and was tailed off when falling back over fences at Sedgefield last time. Hat-trick last summer (handicap chases then novice hurdle) but below his best since. |
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4th (2)  (80/1 -21%)Comemylittleson |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Comemylittleson 80/1, Maiden Irish pointer who could hardly have shown any less on last month's belated Rules debut. Cheekpieces quickly applied. Third in a point in May 2022 but then absent until Hexham last month, when tailed off. |
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|PU| (3)  (150/1 -50%)Flying Sandpiper |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flying Sandpiper 150/1, Well beaten in bumpers/over hurdles. Down the field in both bumpers and has struggled at massive odds on his two hurdle starts. |
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Trainer Stuart Crawford landed this contest last year and he ran repeat the feat with the returning GOLD CUP BAILLY, who was last seen finishing down the field in a valuable handicap chase on Aintree Grand National day last year. Going back over hurdles should not inconvenience the son of Turgeon and he is preferred to The Big Jetaway and Milcree, who should be suited by the step up in trip, having stayed on to go very close over 2m1f at Newcastle last month.
A likely match between MILCREE and useful chaser Gold Cup Bailly, with marginal preference for the former who looks sure to go on improving, especially now stepping back up in trip.
Talented chaser Gold Cup Bailly is returning from an absence and preference is for the promising and lightly raced MILCREE.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (10/1 -100%)Trac |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Trac 10/1, 3-time winner over fences last season and improved again this time around, adding to his tally when taking 5-runner Newcastle handicap (16.3f, soft) by 4¼ lengths from Heritier. Mark has crept up a little more but no surprise to see him thereabouts again. Up 7lb for small-field Newcastle win but did it comfortably and he's entitled to respect. |
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2nd (4)  (15/2 -15%)Heritier |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Heritier 15/2, Lightly raced for current yard and he comes here in good form, shaping a bit better than result suggests too when 4¼ lengths second of 5 to Trac in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f, soft) 22 days ago, keeping on. Should be up to getting closer to that rival on these revised terms. Not helped by bad mistake when second to Trac at Newcastle and might not be far away. |
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3rd (6)  (3/1 +40%)Travail D'orfevre |
3/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Travail D'orfevre 3/1, Successful over C&D on return in October and acquitted himself well in filling runners-up spot all 4 starts since, latterly in 6-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f) 6 weeks ago. Another firmly in the mix. Won over C&D on reappearance and runner-up on all four starts since; could be bang there. |
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4th (1)  (10/3 -33%)Netywell |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Netywell 10/3, Consistent type who completed hat-trick of small field handicap chase victories at Newcastle (16.3f, soft) in February. Career-high mark to contend with in this stronger affair but respected nevertheless provided he keeps the errors at bay and he was runner-up in this race 12 months ago. Three comfortable wins in the winter and latest 7lb rise may not prevent the four-timer. |
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5th (3)  (5/1 +23%)Chase A Fortune |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chase A Fortune 5/1, Has the physique for chasing and bettered his hurdles form at the first attempt when making a successful debut in this sphere at Catterick, making most. Far from disgraced when third behind Trac at Newcastle since but sharper tracks than this may suit ideally. Won at Catterick on chase debut but only third at Newcastle since and has to build on that. |
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6th (7)  (9/2 +44%)Fia Fuinidh |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fia Fuinidh 9/2, Hurdles winner who made a bright start over fences during the winter, runner-up in handicaps over C&D/Ayr around the turn of the year. Disappointed a couple of times at latter-named venue in February but addition of a first-time tongue tie could help and likely still has a bigger effort in him. Below par the last twice but on a competitive mark on earlier form; a tongue-tie goes on. |
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7th (2)  (22/1 -100%)Duo D'enfer |
22/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Duo D'enfer 22/1, Veteran who matched his very best French form when doubling his tally over fences for his present yard at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) in February. Not operating at same level in 2 starts over fences/hurdles since but first-time blinkers could help now partnered by Brian Hughes. 2 wins at Sedgefield in the winter, including in first-time cheekpieces; now gets blinkers. |
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8th (10)  (20/1 -11%)Ritson |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Ritson 20/1, Fair hurdler who opened account in this sphere when running out a decisive winner at Newcastle (16.3f) in 2022. Lightly raced and best effort since when third at Kelso (17f) in March but rather predictably failed to build on that back at Newcastle (20f) 12 days ago. Visor goes on now. Fair third at Kelso two starts ago but 11lb out of handicap here so it's a very tough task. |
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|PU| (8)  (50/1 -178%)Rocco Storm |
50/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rocco Storm 50/1, Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield (17f) in October and creditable third despite error-strewn round of jumping at Ayr (16.5f) on penultimate start in February. However, he ran no sort of race back at first-named venue 26 days ago. Others preferred. Fair third at Ayr in February but tailed off at Sedgefield since and 6lb out of the h'cap. |
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|PU| (9)  (66/1 -230%)Ardera Cross |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ardera Cross 66/1, Veteran who added a ninth course success to his tally at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) 30 days ago, seeing off re-opposing Fia Fuinidh by 2 lengths. Similar form on 2 of his 3 starts since but work to do operating from 9 lb out of the weights on this occasion. Nine-time Ayr winner, latest in January, but this 13yo is 9lb wrong at the weights today. |
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Now that TRAC has regained the winning thread with a taking performance at Newcastle last month, there should be plenty more to come from Micky Hammond's charge and a 7lb rise in the weights may not be enough to halt him here. Netywell arrives on a four-timer but will find life tougher off a career-high mark, while Travail D'Orfevre (second) has six lengths to make up with him from their recent clash at Ayr but the latter enjoys a huge swing in the weights with that rival today.
Plenty hold claims in this Series Final and it could well be worth chancing FIA FUINIDH. He needs to dispel a couple of lesser efforts at Ayr in February but he's on a workable mark on the pick of his form over fences and this drop back in trip rates a likely plus. Dangers aplenty are headed up by Travail d'Orfevre, Netywell and Trac in a competitive affair.
Topweight NETYWELL (nap) thrived in the winter and he can exploit his class edge and make it four in a row. Trac is second choice.
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)  (7/2 +22%)William Of York |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) William Of York 7/2, Progressive over hurdles for Dan Skelton and confirmedpromise for present yard when running out a dominant winner of 9-runner Doncaster handicap (19f, heavy) in February. Knuckled down well to beat Hello Judge here (20.9f, soft) last month and he should give a bold hat-trick bid. Made it 2-2 in these cheekpieces when winning here from Hello Judge, who has won since. |
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2nd (7)  (6/1 +25%)Monochromix |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Monochromix 6/1, Form dipped following a solid reappearance effort over hurdles but got back on track switched to fences when a close second at Ayr in February. Another sound effort when fourth there (20.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago.and he looks competitive from unchanged mark. Improved when going close on chase debut; only fourth since but conditions could be ideal. |
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3rd (2)  (5/1 +23%)Jet Legs |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jet Legs 5/1, Added to a positive chasing profile when doubling his tally over fences at Carlisle in February. Lost nothing in defeat to another up-and-comer when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, soft, 9/4) 22 days ago and he should give another good account. Won over 3m on heavy ground here in February and surplus stamina may be no bad thing. |
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4th (10)  (7/1 +65%)Grand Voyage |
7/1(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Grand Voyage 7/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere at Ayr in November 2022 but very few positives to take from his efforts this season. Well treated on course form from last April but has struggled to get competitive this term. |
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5th (1)  (40/1 -344%)Getaway Luv |
40/1(-344%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Getaway Luv 40/1, Back to form after a wind-op when notching his third win of the season in a 3-runner handicap chase at this course (15.9f, soft, 8/1) 8 days ago. This is deeper, so others are preferred. Beat only two rivals for narrow C&D win last Saturday, but up just 1lb and not ruled out. |
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6th (9)  (80/1 +0%)Chameron |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Chameron 80/1, Scored once from 5 starts for Patrick Griffin last term and no impact for new connections, badly let down his jumping at Ayr last time. Won at Hexham last March but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season. |
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7th (5)  (10/3 +39%)Hello Judge |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hello Judge 10/3, Dual winner over C&D this season and, having just been edged out by William of York here in March, made most of a good opportunity to score again in a 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, heavy) 12 days ago. Player. Two C&D wins this term and bolted up at Newcastle latest; could play another leading role. |
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|PU| (3)  (13/2 -86%)Carrigeen Castle |
13/2(-86%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Carrigeen Castle 13/2, Rapid improver since sent chasing, landing back-to-back handicaps at Newcastle and Wetherby in the winter. Hard held when resuming winning ways at the latter course (19.4f, heavy) 19 days ago and can't be discounted despite 10 lb higher mark. Up 10lb for Wetherby but did it easily to make it three wins from his last four starts. |
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|PU| (6)  (14/1 -115%)Deep Charm |
14/1(-115%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Deep Charm 14/1, Has shown signs of temperament but done little wrong this term, landing back-to-back handicaps at Sedgefield and Musselburgh prior to Christmas. Not hard pressed to notch another success at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy, 9/2) last month and he's not discounted, for all jumping remains a concern. Wins over 2m7f-3m3f this season; his stamina will come into play on the testing ground. |
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|PU| (11)  (33/1 -450%)Coolkill |
33/1(-450%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Coolkill 33/1, Frustrating sort in recent years but he's making a fair fist at chasing now and got back on the up when scoring at Musselburgh 7 weeks ago, shaping like one who'll remain competitive. Not discounted. Won by 3l at Musselburgh last time; up 6lb against much tougher rivals but not discounted. |
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|PU| (8)  (80/1 -21%)Innovated |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Innovated 80/1, Ended his time with Henry de Bromhead on a lesser note and yet to offer much for current yard. Cheekpieces now reached for. Struggled on final two starts in Ireland and same story since joining this yard. |
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A winner of two of his last three starts here and an impressive winner at Newcastle on his latest outing, HELLO JUDGE continues to improve and a 7lb rise for that latest victory may still underestimate him. Jet Legs won over further here on his penultimate start and could be suited by dropping markedly in trip, whereas Carrigeen Castle arrives on the back of an easy success at Wetherby for which he has been raised a hefty 10lb. Others to note include Coolkill, Deep Charm and William Of York.
A competitive affair, with WILLIAM OF YORK fancied to complete the hat-trick after recent wins at Doncaster and Carlisle. Hello Judge, runner-up to the selection on the latter of those victories, has since won again himself and can give another good account, with Monochromix and Jet Legs completing the shortlist.
The Rebecca Menzies-trained WILLIAM OF YORK is 2-2 in the cheekpieces and earns the vote ahead of Jet Legs.
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)  (15/2 +6%)Tom Cody |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tom Cody 15/2, Came good in December, winning at Newcastle (3m) and Wetherby (19.5f, heavy). Went close at Catterick (25f) in February and shaped as if still in form (all but came down 5 out) when fourth there since. Brian Hughes takes the ride. Has enjoyed a good season; bad mistake when merely fourth last time; remains of interest. |
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2nd (12)  (5/1 +58%)Elleon |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Elleon 5/1, Arrives in good order, finally getting off the mark over fences at Haydock last weekend, albeit this suspect jumper was undoubtedly helped by all the fences in the home straight being omitted due to a low sun. Worth opposing off 5 lb higher in this very competitive race. Ended long losing run at Haydock recently and could give another good account. |
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3rd (8)  (16/1 +36%)Hold The Note |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Hold The Note 16/1, Won twice from out of the blue last season but pulled up in 2 comeback outings last month. A first-time tongue tied (added to a refitted visor) needs to spark a major upturn in his fortunes. Pulled up the last twice but the returning visor and first-time tongue-tie may help. |
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4th (5)  (11/4 +45%)Breeze Of Wind |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Breeze Of Wind 11/4, Has upped his form since switched to chasing, making it 4 wins (including C&D) in his last 5 starts when seeing off 4 rivals over 4m at Hexham last month. Did that cosily and a further 4 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Four wins from his last five starts and this progressive 7yo is firmly in calculations. |
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5th (2)  (14/1 -75%)Camp Belan |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Camp Belan 14/1, Thorough stayer who capitalised on his steadily easing mark when defeating Heritier de Sivola at Ayr (3m) in February. That reopposing rival turned the tables on him at Hexham (3m, heavy) the following month but it was another good run. A win and a near-miss the last twice, and every chance he'll again be thereabouts. |
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6th (13)  (12/1 +40%)Don Brocco |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Don Brocco 12/1, Hurdle winner but yet to get his head in front over the larger obstacles. Chased home Breeze of Wind over a marathon trip at Hexham last month but only a remote fourth to Heritier de Sivola there since. Ran well two starts ago but 0-8 over fences and 3lb out of the handicap today. |
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7th (7)  (8/1 +0%)Uptown Harry |
8/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Uptown Harry 8/1, Won the Monets Garden series final on this card a year ago and he bounced back to form with a bang to score over this C&D last month. On an identical mark to 12 months ago and yet another who has to enter the reckoning. Likes it here and won over C&D last month; remains feasibly treated back up 7lb. |
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8th (11)  (22/1 -10%)Skyhill |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Skyhill 22/1, Veteran who added to his tally at Catterick on New Year's Day but has found life tougher off higher marks in his 3 outings since. Won at Catterick in January but beaten on his three runs since; needs something extra. |
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9th (10)  (9/1 +44%)Croagh Patrick |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Croagh Patrick 9/1, Won the Monet's Garden on this card in 2022 but that was his last success. He's been very consistent in defeat this season but the suspicion is that wait for a next win will go on. On a long losing run but fair effort last month following an absence; could improve for it. |
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10th (14)  (25/1 +24%)Eveque |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Eveque 25/1, Having gone close at Musselburgh in January he finally got off the mark at Sedgefield (27f, heavy) in January. Below par at Wetherby since and 5 lb out of the weights here so Uptown Harry looks the stable's main hope. Comfortable win at Sedgefield in January but well beaten at Wetherby since; 5lb wrong here. |
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11th (9)  (8/1 -78%)Heritier De Sivola |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Heritier De Sivola 8/1, Winning hurdler who has really got his act together in this sphere with the aid of cheekpieces, completing a quick hat-trick when edging out the reopposing Camp Belan at Hexham (3m, heavy) 16 days ago. Only another 4 lb higher. Has thrived in the cheekpieces, rattling off a hat-trick last month; on the shortlist. |
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Heritier De Sivola completed his hat-trick when repelling the challenge of a game Camp Belan (second) at Hexham 16 days ago and both must enter calculations today, but WHOSMYDADDY shades preference. Sandy Thomson's gelding has made a seamless transition to the larger obstacles, winning both starts with relative ease, and a 7lb rise for the latest of those might not be enough to stop him. Others to note include Breeze Of Wind and Uptown Harry.
Loads with chances but the low-mileage WHOSMYDADDY appeals as one who could have plenty more to come so he gets the nod. Breeze of Wind, Heritier de Sivola and Tom Cody head the many possible dangers.
The progressive and prolific 7yo BREEZE OF WIND can score once more. Whosmydaddy is 2-2 over fences and feared most.
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)  (3/1 +25%)Elvis Mail |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Elvis Mail 3/1, Useful handicap hurdler/chaser, scoring in this sphere at Kelso on return. Exploits have been mixed since but this represents a drop in class running in a veterans' event for the first time. Won off this mark at Kelso last October and could have a part to play now back over fences. |
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2nd (5)  (7/2 +30%)Marown |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Marown 7/2, Hasn't won since his novice days. Decent efforts in defeat first 2 starts this season but not so good at Newcastle the last twice, albeit trip too short last time. 1 lb out of the handicap. A return to form is needed but a case can be made on this season's best efforts. |
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3rd (4)  (9/2 +0%)Omar Maretti |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Omar Maretti 9/2, Landed a gamble when capitalising on further drop in the weights at Catterick (25.2f) in February but just respectable third in veterans' contest at Newbury last month. No threat when 3rd at Newbury last time but still a fair run and he might not be far away. |
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4th (6)  (9/2 +55%)Houston Texas |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Houston Texas 9/2, Added to his fine record at Carlisle when scoring on return (26.2f) here in November. Below par since, however, so opposable from 2 lb out of the handicap. Headgear on. Return to form needed but cheekpieces may help and he has an excellent record here. |
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5th (3)  (4/1 -14%)Ask Me Early |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ask Me Early 4/1, Temperamental, low-mileage 10-y-o who was back to form in first-time headgear when winning veterans event at Exeter in February. Found Midlands National at Uttoxeter too demanding following month but will be much more at home here. 9l win at Exeter then faded in Midlands National; key player if this doesn't come too soon. |
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6th (1)  (10/1 -300%)Two For Gold |
10/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Two For Gold 10/1, Signed off last season with success in a similar event at Ascot and returned with an excellent second there in November. Well held next 3 starts but back to form returned to Ascot and in a first-time tongue strap when a close second 2 weeks ago. Has winning form at this track so must be respected. Close second at Ascot a fortnight ago and strong claims if repeating that form. |
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Two For Gold posted a much-improved effort when filling the runner-up spot in a first-time tongue-tie at Ascot a fortnight ago and, though he merits respect from 2lb higher, genuine heavy ground might not be what the veteran wants nowadays. With that in mind, ASK ME EARLY, who struggled in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter having bolted up over 3m at Exeter on his previous start, might be the answer now eased in trip. Omar Maretti can chase the pair home.
ELVIS MAIL won off this mark at Kelso on his reappearance and can return to winning ways dropped to a veterans' event for the first time. Two For Gold responded well to a tongue strap when a close second at Ascot 2 weeks ago so is feared most ahead of Ask Me Early, who will find this less demanding than the Midlands National.
Course specialist HOUSTON TEXAS hasn't been at his best on his last few starts but the first-time cheekpieces could trigger a revival.
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)  (5/4 +58%)Gamesters Guy |
5/4(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gamesters Guy 5/4, Made the ideal start with his stable going well when landing an 8-runner contest at Uttoxeter and far from disgraced when third in a stronger contest at Aintree 3 months ago. Should be thereabouts. Won on debut at Uttoxeter; 3rd in warm little race at Aintree; solid claims under penalty. |
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3rd (2)  (4/1 -78%)Helsgetaway |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Helsgetaway 4/1, Built on promising debut when runner-up in Newcastle bumper 115 days ago and looks capable of going one better if taking another step forward. Went close at Newcastle on second start and should be suited by this stiff finish. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Having been on target at Uttoxeter on his racecourse bow, Gamesters Guy was far from disgraced under a penalty at Aintree next time. Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's charge ought to be on the premises once again, but in receipt of 7lb, HELSGETAWAY might prove too strong. The son of Getaway was only denied by half a length when runner-up at Newcastle in December and this represents a fine opportunity to go one better. Any market support should be noted for the Nicky Richards-trained Robby ahead of his debut.
HELSGETAWAY sets the standard on his second at Newcastle last time and, with the scope for better still, he might be the one to side with over Gamesters Guy, the only winner in the field. Robby is comfortably the most appealing of the newcomers.
Having kept on well for a close second at Newcastle on his second start, the uphill finish should prove ideal for HELSGETAWAY.
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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