There were 29 Races on Sunday 3rd November 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Huntingdon, 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 (3)  (16/5 -28%)Dare To Shout |
16/5(-28%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dare To Shout 16/5, A fairly useful winning hurdler who made a promising chasing bow on the back of breathing surgery when a clear second of 7 in 2m4f Hexham handicap 22 days ago. He's a player off just a 1 lb higher mark. Solid chase debut at Hexham; this is stronger but he does have a run under his belt. |
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2nd (6)  (9/4 +78%)Malaita |
9/4(+78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Malaita 9/4, A dual 2m4f chase winner at Ludlow and Cheltenham last season and he got back on track when third of 6 in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap 16 days ago. This likeable mare has experience on her side and needs considering. Solid profile over fences but after nine chase starts she's the most exposed of these. |
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3rd (2)  (6/1 -167%)Springtime Promise |
6/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Springtime Promise 6/1, Showed useful form when completing his hat-trick over hurdles in Jane Seymour Mares' Novices at Sandown (19.8f, soft) in February. A noteworthy chasing debutant. Grade 2-winning hurdler and her pointing background bodes well for chasing. |
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|PU| (1)  (6/4 +67%)Uncle Bert |
6/4(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Uncle Bert 6/4, Developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning 3 times, but he made mistakes when coming in last of 3 on his chasing debut at Uttoxeter (2m) last month. This longer trip should suit and he's worth another chance. Did well last season over hurdles; 2m on good ground was no good to him on chase debut. |
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DARE TO SHOUT finished a long way clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot in this grade at Hexham last time and he is only 1lb higher for that effort. The son of Martaline could have plenty more to offer on only his second chase start and he looks the one to beat. Springtime Promise is a Grade 2 winner over hurdles and she has to be respected on her first start over fences, while President Scottie is another to watch out for.
A case can be made for all of these but DARE TO SHOUT made a promising start in this sphere when a recent runner-up at Hexham and he can build on it with Brian Hughes now up. Springtime Promise has the potential to make his mark in this sphere and could emerge as the main danger, although Malaita, President Scottie and Leader In The Park all command plenty of respect too in an intriguing handicap.
All five should run well. UNCLE BERT is taken to leave his initial effort over fences well behind now back up in trip on softer ground.
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)  (4/6 +17%)Bill Joyce |
4/6(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bill Joyce 4/6, £225,000 point recruit who won his first 2 bumpers. Found the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham too much in March but remains a good prospect for hurdles. Stable won this race last years 2-3 in bumpers and went off at only 7-1 when tailed off in the big one at Cheltenham. |
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2nd (9)  (7/1 +13%)Millie Supreme |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Millie Supreme 7/1, £30,000 purchase after winning 3 of 6 starts in Irish points, including last 2 (latest May 25). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for Donald McCain. Won three of her six points and then bought for £30,000; likely up against it. |
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3rd (6)  (14/1 -75%)Get The Beat |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Get The Beat 14/1, Made an encouraging start to his career when second in a Wetherby bumper (heavy) form Tom Weston in February. Could only manage fifth of 8 when sent off at 9/4 for his Uttoxeter hurdle and stable debut 16 days ago but he's a likely improver now stepping up in trip. Second in a bumper but ended up well held on hurdling debut, albeit at 2m. |
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4th (1)  (9/4 +44%)Shy Love |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Shy Love 9/4, Showed ability only start in bumpers and looked potentially useful when making winning start over hurdles at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) in March. Not seen to best effect in a steadily-run race at Cheltenham the following month and remains one who could go on to better things. Remains a nice prospect but carries a penalty against others who fall into that category. |
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5th (4)  (16/1 +52%)Shadow Chaser |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Shadow Chaser 16/1, Point winner who was third in a 19f Cork bumper for John Gleeson in May. Seemed unsuited by the drop to 2m when a remote third on his Hexham hurdle and yard debut a month ago but he may do better now back up in trip. Tailed off on hurdle debut at Hexham; capable of better; has to bounce back in a good race. |
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6th (5)  (100/1 0%)Tees Comp's Clive |
100/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tees Comp's Clive 100/1, Yet to achieve much and looks more one for handicaps after this. Well related but letting his family down after quiet start to career; one for handicaps. |
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7th (7)  (125/1 -25%)Rocket Rufus |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rocket Rufus 125/1, Third of 4 finishers in a point in April but more one for the longer term under Rules judged on his recent course hurdle debut. Third in a small-field point; 100-1 when tailed off on hurdling debut here (soft). |
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8th (8)  (125/1 +38%)Bellmount Lady |
125/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bellmount Lady 125/1, Well held a pair of bumpers at Kelso and Hexham in early summer and suffered a similar fate on course hurdle debut 17 days ago. Nothing positive to report thus far, in two bumpers and a novice hurdle here. |
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Point-to-point winner BILL JOYCE struck on both of her NH Flat starts before finding the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival too tough. The son of Mahler now makes his first start over the hurdles and could prove very hard to beat. Hazy Glen has made the frame on each of his three starts in this sphere and should go well, while Shy Love is another to note.
Plenty of potential in this novice hurdle, none more so than BILL JOYCE who went off at only 7/1 for the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen. Confidence in his chance on hurdle debut would increase should the betting vibes be strong. Hazy Glen and Fergal O'Brien Huntingdon winner Shy Love might be the pair to give him most to think about.
The O'Neill yard won this last year with the decidedly smart Johnnywho and BILL JOYCE has similar potential.
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)  (15/8 +78%)Marble Sands |
15/8(+78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Marble Sands 15/8, Useful hurdler who scored twice over fences lastt season at Ayr and Musselburgh. Has run to a fair level on the Flat this autumn so not discounted back in this sphere. Smart chaser; with a likely edge in fitness over his rivals he shouldn't be that far away. |
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2nd (1)  (11/8 +84%)Colonel Harry |
11/8(+84%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Colonel Harry 11/8, Likeable type who took 2m4f Towton Novices' Chase at Wetherby last term. Signed off with a good fourth of 5 to Il Etait Temps in Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree (19.9f) so must enter calculations on his seasonal return. Sights are lowered considerably here and could have the class to defy his penalty. |
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3rd (5)  (9/2 +50%)Traprain Law |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Traprain Law 9/2, Enjoyed a promising campaign sent chasing last season, doubling his tally at Ayr before shaping well when runnner-up in 2m handicap there final start. Goes up in trip now. Big shout. Useful at 2m; this is likely to develop into a true test of his stamina now sent further. |
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4th (4)  (15/2 +46%)Top Of The Bill |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Top Of The Bill 15/2, Much improved since sent over fences and he signed off with a stylish front-running victory in 6-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) in March. This demands more but he's still not taken lightly. Last season's surge of progress came at 3m so expect another positive ride up front. |
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A progressive sort last season, which ended with a respectable second to Tommy's Oscar at Ayr, TRAPRAIN LAW seems just the type who could excel further for the Lucinda Russell team. Stepping up to this trip looks like a sound move on his return and, getting 6lb, he is narrowly preferred to classy Towton winner Colonel Harry, who has plied his trade at the highest level on his last three starts. Fresh from a couple of efforts on the level, Marble Sands cannot be ruled out easily.
GREY DAWNING would hold outstanding claims if taking his place in the Colin Parker having been withdrawn from Wetherby's Charlie Hall Chase on Saturday. Lucinda Russell's upwardly-mobile sort Traprain Law appeals as the one to take advantage should Dan Sketton's Turner Chase victor fail to run, with Top of The Bill another progressive chaser who can also have a say.
Now that COLONEL HARRY has no Grey Dawning to worry about he might well defy his penalty. Marble Sands is the danger.
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)  (15/2 +0%)Castle Rushen |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Castle Rushen 15/2, Respectable efforts when last seen in the spring but he's yet to win a handicap after 9 attempts and returns to action in what looks quite a competitive race. Below best last season and he probably needs softer conditions at this trip. |
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2nd (9)  (10/3 +81%)Dunnet Head |
10/3(+81%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Dunnet Head 10/3, Made a winning reappearance and handicap debut in the concluding 17f handicap on this card last year. Disappointed in 2 subsequent outings but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back to form with a bang after 10 months off. Won here last November and on a very workable mark if back to best after a break. |
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3rd (1)  (4/1 -45%)Punta Del Este |
4/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Punta Del Este 4/1, Pair of handicap hurdle wins last winter, latterly over 21f at Ayr (soft) in April. Returns from 6 months off with his top stable going really well. A must for the shortlist. Inconsistent but very capable on his day; could do without conditions quickening up. |
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4th (8)  (9/1 -50%)Fourofakind |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fourofakind 9/1, Has landed a pair of 2½m Perth handicaps since joining Lizzie Quinlan, latterly by 3 lengths in September. Should remain very competitive after a 4 lb rise. In form and might be happier under these conditions than some of today's rivals. |
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5th (7)  (9/1 +59%)Young Jack |
9/1(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Young Jack 9/1, Successful on second attempt in maiden points and also made his second start over hurdles a winning one at Newcastle (2½m, heavy) in February. Disappointing in a handicap at the Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting but this 6-y-o retains potential. Quiet handicap debut but did win a novice and remains relatively unexposed. |
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6th (6)  (5/1 +0%)What A Johnny |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) What A Johnny 5/1, Two-time hurdle winner last season who progressed again when second of 10 in a Perth handicap over this trip in May. Has subsequently had wind surgery. Likely capable of better again for in-form Olly Murphy. First and second in successive 2m4f Perth handicaps in the spring; had wind surgery. |
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7th (4)  (10/1 -82%)My Bobby Dazzler |
10/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) My Bobby Dazzler 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler and chaser who was last seen finishing a good second of 16 over 3m at Haydock in May. A 3 lb nudge for that near miss looks fair if he's ready to roll after 6 months off. Useful handicapper but 3m seems ideal these days, so looks vulnerable at this trip. |
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8th (3)  (12/1 -33%)Fingal's Hill |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fingal's Hill 12/1, Real credit to connections, finding further progress when returning from 6 months off to win this race last year. Respectable fourth when last seen in March and he's only 1 lb higher than 12 months ago. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Won this last year off 1lb lower and that was after a break; good mark; new cheekpieces. |
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|U| (2)  (12/1 +40%)Bingoo |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bingoo 12/1, Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when returning from 8 months off to win 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) last Christmas. Failed to reproduce that in 3 outings in the spring but evidently capable when fresh so could bounce back after a break. Back from a break and the form is in the book if he can resume in good spirits. |
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Fingal's Hill won this last year off just 1lb lower and although he hasn't won in four starts since, connections try first-time cheekpieces in a bid to get him back to his best. Fourofakind steps up in class off his new mark after a pair of wins at Perth and he may have more to come at the age of five, but top-weight PUNTA DEL ESTE is preferred. The winner of a similar race off 5lb lower at Ayr in April, he might make a winning return for the Skelton yard, whose horses are in great form.
There should be more to come from WHAT A JOHNNY this season so he gets the vote for Olly Murphy. Fourofakind has been at the top of his game since joining Lizzie Quinlan and is second choice ahead of Punta Del Este.
A chance is taken on DUNNET HEAD who won first time back here last season and is a 6yo with more to offer.
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 (7)  (5/1 +9%)Terresita |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Terresita 5/1, Improved switched to fences last season, likely to have recorded a third success had she not fallen 2 out at Sandown final start. Not taken lightly on return. Not ideally suited by the framing of today's race but she's probably improving. |
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2nd (1)  (6/4 -9%)Galia Des Liteaux |
6/4(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Galia Des Liteaux 6/4, Low-mileage mare whose 3 chase victories have come in small fields but showed another dimension to her game when second in Classic Chase at Warwick (29.2f, soft) in January. Very respectable eighth in Grand National final start and the pick on form under a penalty in this company on return. Stays 3m5f and ran well in the Grand National; drops in trip but on very favourable terms. |
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3rd (2)  (15/8 +50%)El Elefante |
15/8(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) El Elefante 15/8, Fairly useful hurdler, scoring twice over this sort of trip last term, and made a winning start to her chasing career in novice at Worcester on return. Needs considering with more to come. Did well in novice hurdles last season and recent chasing debut was impressive. |
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4th (3)  (14/1 -27%)La Domaniale |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) La Domaniale 14/1, Four-time winner over fences who produced somewhere near her best form when second of 5 in handicap chase (9/1) at Stratford (19.4f, good). Went off too hard next time so best not judged on that. Not out of this. Conditions will be up her street and this is her trip, so there can be no excuses. |
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5th (4)  (14/1 +36%)Lunar Discovery |
14/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lunar Discovery 14/1, Dual bumper winner who also won first 2 starts over hurdles (both 2m Hexham) last season. Good second next 2 starts but went amiss (bled) final start. No easy task on chase bow/return. Likeable mare with C&D form but needs to be right on the ball to prevail on these terms. |
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6th (5)  (16/1 +43%)Pinot Rouge |
16/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pinot Rouge 16/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and landed a 3m listed hurdle at Doncaster before posting a fine fourth in Grade 1 Sefton Hurdle at Aintree later in spring. Made an underwhelming start over fences at Hexham on return and headgear quickly re-fitted. Reached a good level during light hurdling career; chase debut underwhelming. |
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El Elefante certainly caught the eye on her chasing debut when sauntering home to win eased down at Worcester last month and, if she takes a step forward for that first start since April, then she looks a serious danger to all. Smiling Getaway also won on her only start over the larger obstacles and she is another to consider, but GALIA DES LITEAUX may make the most of a drop in class. Eighth in the Grand National last time out, she has had wind surgery since and could take this to start off a rewarding season that may end up back at Aintree.
GALIA DES LITEAUX made a winning return in a similar event at Market Rasen last season before going on to have a solid campaign, and she looks the one to beat again on her comeback this time around. El Elefante and Smiling Getaway both made a bright start to their chasing careers when winning on return and are obvious threats.
Galia Des Liteaux could be good enough even over a trip short of her best but EL ELEFANTE (nap) was impressive on her chase debut.
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 (7)  (6/1 +20%)Val Dancer |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Val Dancer 6/1, Much improved for fitting of cheekpieces, bringing up a chase hat-trick at Catterick (25.2f, soft) in February. Made frame despite some less than fluent jumping on final 2 starts and he could have more to offer this term given his low-mileage profile in this sphere. Progressed last season and can deal with this mark; appears to stay all day. |
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2nd (3)  (3/1 +25%)Snipe |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Snipe 3/1, Took well to fences last term, winning handicaps around 3m at Southwell and Aintree (heavy). Solid reappearance run when second behind re-opposing Wasdell Dundalk here (24.5f) 17 days ago, an untidy leap at the last not helping. Needs considering. Closely matched with Wasdell Dundalk on recent 3m clash here; he was keeping on. |
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3rd (1)  (11/2 +27%)Iron Bridge |
11/2(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Iron Bridge 11/2, Unbeaten in bumper/over hurdles and quickly developed into a useful handicap chaser, winning twice (including here) as a novice. Exploits mixed in top-end staying handicaps last term and drying ground possibly not ideal when eighth in Scottish National final start. Respected on return. Should welcome this drop in class but lacking a run might not be ideal. |
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4th (5)  (8/1 -14%)Universal Folly |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Universal Folly 8/1, Multiple winner for Nicky Richards who has steadily got his act together for present yard, his stamina shining through in a well-run race when taking 10-runner handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f) 4 weeks ago, by 5½ lengths from Brandy Mcqueen. Revised mark shouldn't prevent another good showing. Recent Kelso winner and has shown he can cope with this 6lb higher mark in the past. |
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5th (9)  (40/1 -21%)Flower Of Scotland |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Flower Of Scotland 40/1, Borders National winner at Kelso before good third in Edinburgh National during 2022/23 campaign. Never figured in handful of outings over fences/hurdles last term but her mark has eased a good deal ahead of return/following wind surgery. Pulled up in this on last season's return and that was a sign of things to come. |
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6th (8)  (9/1 +25%)Jet Legs |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jet Legs 9/1, Added to a positive chasing profile when doubling his tally over fences here (24.5f) in February. Good placed efforts final 2 outings, rallying gradually when third of 11 over 20f back here in April. This test rates more suitable on return from 7 months off. Course winner over 3m on heavy; could have a part to play if ready for business. |
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|F| (4)  (14/1 -155%)Wasdell Dundalk |
14/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Wasdell Dundalk 14/1, Done well since joining this yard, bagging a fifth success since last summer when landing 5-runner handicap chase (5/1) at this course (24.5f, good to soft) 17 days ago by 1½ lengths from Snipe. Effective at this trip but revised mark demands that little bit more. Recent 3m winner here and he was runner-up to Houston Texas in this last year. |
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|PU| (10)  (3/1 +63%)Brandy Mcqueen |
3/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Brandy Mcqueen 3/1, Made a winning chase debut at Kelso 13 months ago and having essentially struggled since, he stopped the slide after 3 months off when runner-up behind Universal Folly back at that venue 4 weeks ago. This asks a bit more however from 2 lb out of the weights. 2lb out of the weights but well handicapped anyway and returned to form latest. |
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|PU| (2)  (14/1 -250%)Your Own Story |
14/1(-250%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Your Own Story 14/1, Consistent 8-y-o who ran well to finish runner-up all 3 starts following an absence during the spring, latterly in 21-runner handicap at Perth (31.3f, soft) in May. No surprise to see another good showing back from 6 months off. Strong stayer; has earned himself this career-high mark and if revved up he'll go well. |
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SNIPE looked a progressive chaser last term, and he was far from disgraced when finishing second behind Wasdell Dundalk on his seasonal reappearance over an extended 3m here last month. That should have teed him up perfectly for this and, 3lb better off with the winner this time with the step back up in trip promising to suit, he can reverse that form for the in-form Dan Skelton team. Your Own Story posted an excellent runner-up effort over an extended 3m7f at Punchestown when last seen and, having gone well fresh before, he is considered off 5lb higher.
SNIPE ran well returning from 8 months off and would likely have pushed re-opposing Wasdell Dundalk closer still but for an untidy leap at the last over shorter here last time. Appealing as the type to rate higher still in staying handicaps this season, he earns the vote to build on that effort back up in trip. Iron Bridge steps down in class on return and is feared, while Houston Texas, who has landed each of the last 2 renewals, and aforementioned Wasdell Dundalk complete the shortlist.
Iron Bridge is respected eased in class but SNIPE is progressive and can reverse recent course form with Wasdell Dundalk.
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)  (7/4 +65%)Slugger |
7/4(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Slugger 7/4, Has an ungainly way of going about things but made a successful start over hurdles in a Kelso novice last October. Generally respectable efforts (on form) since and looks worthy of serious interest starting out for a new yard. 0-5 in handicaps but open to improvement this season; makes debut for new yard. |
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2nd (11)  (20/1 -67%)Bellbird |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Bellbird 20/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in France. Scored for his current yard at Ludlow (2m) in May and bounced back to form when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor on penultimate outing. Effort best excused last time and she's one to keep in mind. Some promise in her recent handicaps without looking ahead of her mark. |
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3rd (3)  (10/3 +17%)Byron Hill |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Byron Hill 10/3, 11/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 17 days ago by 5½ lengths from Coventry, readily. Very much going the right way now and is worth a chance to follow up. Comfortably saw off Coventry here last time; up 7lb and this looks tougher. |
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4th (1)  (9/4 +0%)Moon Chime |
9/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Moon Chime 9/4, Useful dual bumper winner who boasts a progressive profile over hurdles, doubling his tally in this sphere at Newcastle 8 months ago. Mark of 117 is potentially lenient and he's an obvious player. Odds-on in winning his last two; handicap debut here and has some class about him. |
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5th (4)  (25/1 -108%)Royal Rhythm |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Royal Rhythm 25/1, Made a successful debut for Jonjo O'Neill over fences at Carlisle in October. Added to that at Wetherby on Boxing Day and mostly solid efforts subsequently but this return to hurdling after 5 months off is likely a 'prep' run. Stopped quickly on chase debut latest; good mark but all best form is in the mud. |
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6th (9)  (10/1 -11%)Heritier |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Heritier 10/1, Largely creditable efforts since joining this yard, creditable fourth over C&D 17 days ago. Others look better treated but he should give his running once more. Had been chasing but was a pleasing fourth over C&D following wind surgery. |
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7th (12)  (18/1 +0%)Malangen |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Malangen 18/1, Scored at Hexham in June and generally at least respectable efforts since, including at Ayr earlier in the week. Not discounted. Healthy lead in his last two races only to weaken and be beaten about 13l. |
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8th (8)  (22/1 +33%)Les's Legacy |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Les's Legacy 22/1, Three-time hurdle winner during 2022/23 campaign. Below form on her last couple of starts in the summer and will probably need this. An infrequent winner who ran moderately in his last couple of runs; had wind op. |
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9th (5)  (66/1 -164%)Dreams Of Home |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dreams Of Home 66/1, Struggled for the most part last season and, having left Donald McCain, didn't offer much encouragement over C&D on return. Hard to fancy. Better known as a chaser for Donald McCain; never counted on last month's C&D stable debut. |
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10th (10)  (100/1 -100%)Lady Babs |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Lady Babs 100/1, Below form when last seen and hasn't been seen for almost 2 years, so hard to make a case for her. Not handicapped out of it but saves best for Market Rasen and has been a long-while absent. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MOON CHIME enjoyed a productive campaign last season, culminating in a couple of easy victories over 2m and an extended 2m4f. Stepping back in trip on his handicap debut, he looks well capable of landing the spoils in this company. Byron Hill (first) readily got the better of Coventry (second) when the pair met over this C&D recently and the former can confirm his superiority over that rival en route to emerging as the main danger to the selection.
BYRON HILL took a more significant step forward to open his account in ready fashion over C&D last time and, unexposed for his age, he's fancied improve further to defy a rise. Moon Chime is a big threat if ready to go and Slugger looks noteworthy on debut for a shrewd stable.
New recruit SLUGGER is Harry Derham's only runner on the card and his form in previous handicaps wasn't devoid of promise.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | 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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