There were 28 Races on Sunday 17th December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Navan, 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)  (10/3 +33%)Here Comes Georgie |
10/3(+33%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Here Comes Georgie 10/3, Fourth only starts in bumpers and showed more than previously over hurdles when second in 15-runner novice at Catterick (19f) 23 days ago. Unlikely to be too far away with a repeat of that form. Mixed results over hurdles but ran well at Catterick most recently; in the mix. |
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2nd (1)  (6/1 -100%)Cracking Rhapsody |
6/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cracking Rhapsody 6/1, Won a small-field Perth bumper in June and struck at the first time of asking over hurdles in 2m Hexham novice in November. Has a penalty to shoulder but he looks capable of better. Scored at Hexham last month on hurdles debut, taking record to 2-4; respected. |
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3rd (2)  (11/4 -22%)Beneficially Yours |
11/4(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Beneficially Yours 11/4, £80,000 purchase after winning his only start in Irish points (Feb 19). Has had wind surgery. Starts out over hurdles in a winnable race. Market confidence would look significant. Sold for £80,000 after Irish point win; possibilities on rules debut. |
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4th (9)  (13/2 +46%)Wal Buck's |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Wal Buck's 13/2, Fourth sole outing in Irish points and given a considerate introduction when fifth of 12 in a bumper here last month. Respected now going over hurdles for powerful owner. Caught the eye in bumper here on rules debut; should improve; interesting. |
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5th (7)  (5/2 +29%)Rob Roy Macgregor |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rob Roy Macgregor 5/2, Carlisle bumper winner in March. Could only manage fourth of 6 on his 2m Kelso hurdle debut in October but the fact he went off at 5/4 suggests better was anticipated. Returns to the scene of bumper debut win; may start to progress; still of interest. |
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6th (6)  (9/1 -13%)Kilta |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kilta 9/1, Fair in bumpers in Ireland and has shaped better than the result on both hurdling outings for current stable. Has a bigger performance in him soon. Has shown ability in bumpers and over hurdles; could go well. |
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7th (3)  (125/1 -89%)Call Me Jack |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Call Me Jack 125/1, Down the field in 2 Doncaster bumpers last winter. Can only be watched now hurdling on return. Soundly beaten in two bumpers at Doncaster. |
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8th (10)  (200/1 -203%)Alanine |
200/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Alanine 200/1, Placed on first of 2 starts in points but showed only modest form at best on the Flat subsequently and fell first on last month's Sedgefield hurdle debut. Holds weak claims on form. |
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|PU| (4)  (33/1 -106%)Coco Loco |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Coco Loco 33/1, Out of a Flat winner but pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby on debut 10 months ago. Not seen since and hard to fancy. Has had a wind op/tongue tie goes on. Achieved nothing at Wetherby in February; had wind surgery since. |
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|PU| (11)  (150/1 -200%)Midnight Alnwicky |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Midnight Alnwicky 150/1, Millenary mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Ruby Island, stays 2½m. Makes some appeal on paper but yard not associated with first-time-out winners. Half-sister to two winners; sole newcomer in the field; market can guide. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HERE COMES GEORGIE posted his best effort to date when runner-up at Catterick last month and a similar bid may see Patrick Neville's charge finish one place better. 80,000-pound purchase Beneficially Yours was a winner of his sole point-to-point over 3m and it will be interesting to see how he copes with this drop in distance on his Rules debut. The five-year-old is feared most, ahead of penalised hurdle winner Cracking Rhapsody.
The suggestion is Donald McCain Irish point recruit BENEFICIALLY YOURS, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Hexham-winner Cracking Rhapsody should go well despite the penalty, while the fact Rob Roy Macgregor went off a short price on his hurdle debut suggests he's well regarded by the Sandy Thomson team.
Back at the scene of his bumper win, ROB ROY MACGREGOR is given another chance. Wal Buck's 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 (2)  (14/1 -133%)Go Boy |
14/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Go Boy 14/1, Made a winning start over hurdles for Mark Molloy at Limerick last December but failed to build on that on both subsequent starts, well held at Fairyhouse when last seen in February. Has since moved yards and needs to show a lot more back over the larger obstacles (pulled up on chase bow). Not entirely solid on Irish form but market support should be noted; new yard. |
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2nd (4)  (11/2 +0%)Fia Fuinidh |
11/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fia Fuinidh 11/2, Made all in 2m Ayr handicap hurdle last winter. Well backed but not seen to best effect under a change of tactics when fourth on chase debut at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) last month. Placed in an Irish point so he should have more to offer in this sphere. Should do better with Hexham reappearance under his belt; not fully exposed. |
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3rd (5)  (11/1 +8%)Malpas |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Malpas 11/1, Successful 3 times over 17f here in 2021/22 but went winless over hurdles last term and came in last on his only try over fences at Hexham. Returns from 9 months off on the back of a wind op with something to prove. Interesting off a handy mark back at his ideal venue (all hurdles wins here). |
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4th (7)  (5/1 +38%)Five Dollar Fine |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Five Dollar Fine 5/1, Maiden hurdler who made an encouraging start over fences, fifth of 14 in 2m3f handicap chase at Catterick 23 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-10 under rules but improvement is possible off this reduced mark. |
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5th (6)  (10/1 +0%)Attention All |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Attention All 10/1, Debut hurdles winner at Newcastle but has failed to reproduce it, off 10 months before fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield 31 days ago. Needs to take a step forward now going chasing. Hurdles win was fortunate; pulled up in both Irish points. |
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6th (1)  (11/10 +12%)Blue Fin |
11/10(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Blue Fin 11/10, Runner-up only start in bumpers and positive profile over hurdles last season, registering success at Newcastle (16.9f) in February. Definite promise when second behind a potentially very smart prospect on last month's chase debut here and he won't be long in winning in this sphere. Promising second in similar event here six weeks ago; respected off same mark. |
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7th (3)  (7/1 -100%)Our Follet |
7/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Our Follet 7/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles last term but tongue strap on when coming in only tenth of 12 at Compiegne (17.9f, heavy) 37 days ago. More is needed on his chase debut. Hurdles winner who is bred to be as effective over fences; still unexposed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BLUE FIN was far from disgraced on his opening bid over fences when finding only the progressive Trelawne too strong here last month. The gelded son of Shantou races off the same mark and he rates as the one to beat on this drop in class. Fia Fuinidh offered something to work with on his fourth-placed chase bow at Hexham in November and better is expected with that seasonal bow under his belt, while Five Dollar Fine is worth a second look.
BLUE FIN looked a winner in waiting when runner-up on his chasing debut here and can go one better now. Fia Fuinidh is fancied to take a sizeable step forward from his own encouraging start in this sphere at Hexham though, so should ensure Donald McCain's 6-y-o doesn't have things all his own way. Five Dollar Fine has a bit more experience on his side and can have a say too.
Donald McCain holds a robust hand with BLUE FIN and Malpas. Some of the others aren't fully exposed.
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)  (3/1 -50%)Eloi Du Puy |
3/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Eloi Du Puy 3/1, Has improved since switched to handicaps, completing a double at this Kelso with something to spare a month ago. More to come and should go well on hat-trick bid. Bid for hat-trick, having won at Kelso the last twice; further progress is possible. |
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2nd (3)  (7/2 +56%)R S Ambush |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) R S Ambush 7/2, Fair form when second in 2m Worcester novice on stable debut in October. Not in quite the same form when fourth on Wincanton handicap debut since but remains unexposed now stepping up in trip. Has stamina in his pedigree. Dam's side suggests this step up in distance will suit; still unexposed; possibilities. |
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3rd (7)  (28/1 +15%)Bollin Matilda |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bollin Matilda 28/1, Has hinted at ability but his handicap debut/reappearance at Kelso last month was uninspiring. Bred to do better, being the first foal of a winning hurdler for her stable. |
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4th (6)  (10/3 +45%)Bushmill Boy |
10/3(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bushmill Boy 10/3, Remains a maiden after 18 starts but he has had a consistent spell lately, reaching the frame for the fifth start in succession when third of 8 at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Proving consistent but a success remains elusive; now 0-18. |
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5th (8)  (12/1 +40%)Boyneside |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Boyneside 12/1, Poor form, although latest C&D third of 7 shows he can be competitive from his basement mark. 3 lb out of the handicap here. Signs of improvement over C&D last time but ran to a very humble RPR. |
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6th (2)  (4/1 -14%)Easter Junction |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Easter Junction 4/1, Placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and fair form when fourth in maidens at Sedgefield and Doncaster on his completed starts over hurdles. Steps up in trip for handicap debut. Interesting contender. Consistent thus far; may be capable of progress now handicapping over new trip. |
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7th (5)  (9/1 -20%)Lisloran |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lisloran 9/1, Won 3 times over fences at around 2½m last winter. Found 2m a barely adequate test when third back over hurdles at Hexham on reappearance and this return to further could see him in a better light. Three-time chase winner who remains on an attractive mark over hurdles. |
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8th (1)  (18/1 -350%)Broadford Publican |
18/1(-350%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Broadford Publican 18/1, Modest form in Ireland, including only mid-field in a couple of handicaps, but worth monitoring in the betting on this first outing for Stuart Coltherd after 7 months off. Judged on Irish form, he's not obviously well treated on debut for new yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LISLORAN likely found the drop to 2m against him when finishing a respectable third on his reappearance at Hexham last month. This extended 2m3f should see the seven-year-old travel kinder and a first success over hurdles could be on the horizon. R S Ambush is unexposed in this sphere and he isn't taken lightly, while Bushmill Boy should give another good account at this level too.
ELOI DU PUY has had the form of his latest Kelso win boosted by the runner-up going in since so a further 5 lb rise may not prevent him completing a hat-trick. The unexposed Easter Junction is a potentially dangerous opponent for the Donald McCain team. R S Ambush is another who hasn't got many miles on the clock.
With this new trip a likely plus, unexposed R S AMBUSH could well get off the mark. Easter Junction is 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 (8)  (4/1 +0%)Red Happy |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Red Happy 4/1, Returned to winning ways at Exeter (19.2f) in October and, having subsequently left David Pipe, followed up under a well-judged ride at Kelso (21.6f) last month. Remains well treated on old form so could make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Won at Exeter and Kelso (stable debut) the last twice; still well treated on peak form. |
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2nd (4)  (9/2 -50%)Universal Folly |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Universal Folly 9/2, Completed a hat-trick over fences at Hexham (20.1f) in October and continued in good heart when runner-up at Aintree (25f) on his latest outing, beaten only by a smart prospect. Reliable sort and he can resume winning ways. Has form figures of 1112 this term, beaten by very useful rival at Aintree most recently. |
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3rd (1)  (5/2 +50%)Christopher Wood |
5/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Christopher Wood 5/2, Useful winning hurdler at his best and, having a second try over fences, ran well when runner-up both starts in January. Wasn't able to progress from those efforts when fourth of 7 in handicap at Ayr in April, but he could yet do better in this sphere having had another wind op. Possibilities off reduced mark, provided he returns in good form and stays the trip. |
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4th (6)  (15/2 -15%)Grey Skies |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Grey Skies 15/2, Fortunate winner at Sedgefield in March but there was nothing lucky about his success at Perth (20.1f) the following month. Shaped better than his form figures suggest during the summer, seeming stretched by the longer trip last time, so he's not written off after a break. Managed to beat Universal Folly at Perth in April; form dipped in the summer. |
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5th (3)  (6/1 +0%)Dubai Days |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dubai Days 6/1, Looked better than ever last season, winning at this course (20f) in March before a fine second at Ayr (20.5f) the following month. Unsuited by the step up in distance when sixth at Haydock (25.6f) last time, so he's an interesting contender back down in trip/grade. Sole start at Carlisle resulted in a success of just 1lb lower; interesting back here. |
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|PU| (5)  (9/2 +0%)Mulberry Hill |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mulberry Hill 9/2, Fair handicap hurdler who produced a career-best effort on her third chase start when winning at Kempton (20.5f) last month, scoring readily having travelled powerfully. Looked potentially useful last time so she's not taken lightly. Has respectable Carlisle form; scored comfortably at Kempton last time; respected. |
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|PU| (2)  (25/1 -178%)Scipion |
25/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Scipion 25/1, Built on earlier chasing promise when winning handicap at Lingfield (23.5f) in February and good second at Kempton in April. Hasn't been in the same form since, albeit facing a stiff task when well held on second start for his current yard last time. Cheekpieces back on. Won off this mark when with previous yard; fighting chance if back to that form. |
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|PU| (7)  (100/1 -52%)Ujumpthelastuwin |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ujumpthelastuwin 100/1, Without a win over fences but hinted at a revival when third in maiden at Ballinrobe (23f) last August, faring best of those held up despite a typically mixed round of jumping. Off 16 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Ex-Irish 9yo who has been absent for 16 months; best watched. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Runner-up to the talented Giovinco at Aintree last month, UNIVERSAL FOLLY should be well suited by dropping back in trip, having won his previous start at Hexham over shorter. A mark of 124 may still underestimate the eight-year-old, and he gets the vote ahead of easy Kempton scorer Mulberry Hill and Red Happy, who arrives on a hat-trick after winning for new connections at Kelso.
UNIVERSAL FOLLY may have had his winning run ended when second at Aintree last month, but he lost little in defeat to the very promising Giovinco (runner-up in a Grade 2 next time) so he is taken to record his fourth success of the season. Mulberry Hill proved better than ever when scoring at Kempton last time and is feared most, ahead of Dubai Days.
Back down in trip and returned to the scene of his last win, DUBAI DAYS gets the vote. Universal Folly 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 (2)  (6/4 +25%)Howlingmadmurdock |
6/4(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Howlingmadmurdock 6/4, Rapidly developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning a Plumpton novice and Sandown handicap before a good fifth of 15 in 3m Grade 1 novice at Aintree in April. Sound-enough return to action at Haydock last month and he's fancied to step up on that. Back down 3lb and is lightly raced, so improvement may be possible; also has 7lb claimer. |
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2nd (4)  (5/2 +17%)Ramo |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ramo 5/2, Progressive since upped to staying trips and added to his yard's excellent recent spell when grinding out victory at Ludlow last month. Stays well but he was brushed aside over 2m at Newbury a fortnight ago. Ran poorly off this 5lb higher mark at Newbury 16 days ago but all positives before that. |
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3rd (1)  (9/1 -50%)Prairie Dancer |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Prairie Dancer 9/1, Three wins from 10 runs in a productive 2022/23 campaign. Heavy defeat when last seen over hurdles in August but bagged a decent pot on the level since and this Irish raider lurks on a very fair mark if lasting out over this new trip. Unraced beyond 2m3f; disappointing in this sphere lately but not on Flat. |
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4th (7)  (16/1 -78%)Court Dreaming |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Court Dreaming 16/1, Back on track (in a race he won last year) returned to fences when fourth here in October. Second of 3 over C&D a fortnight ago and while this is a deeper race, forcing him out of the weights, he is fit and in form. Course specialist; of some interest even though he's 6lb out of the handicap. |
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5th (6)  (33/1 -175%)Foillan |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Foillan 33/1, Gained his third hurdling success at Haydock (24.2f) in February 2022. Failed to complete on both his runs over fences this time last year and having left Dr Richard Newland, he shaped as though in need of the outing at Cheltenham a month ago. Best efforts (3m, heavy) two winters back; big doubt over what he's currently capable of. |
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6th (3)  (14/1 -56%)Omar Maretti |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Omar Maretti 14/1, Dual-point winner who bagged 4 of his first 5 starts under Rules but he lost his way over fences subsequently. Needed to see shade more on last month's return to timber to seriously consider him here. Well below form when reverting to hurdles on reappearance; good mark on best chase form. |
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7th (8)  (40/1 -43%)Palm Beach |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Palm Beach 40/1, Hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps for this yar and is 10 lb out of the weights. Last of three over C&D latest start does not prove his stamina; 10lb out of the handicap. |
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8th (5)  (5/1 +0%)Schalke |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Schalke 5/1, Ended last season in fine form, scoring at Kelso before a good fourth at Sandown (23f). Ran as if needing the run on his Ayr reappearance and then wasn't seen to best effect held up at Haydock 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's of interest. No show this season but it's possible he needed those two runs; considered. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
RAMO may have disappointed last time out at Newbury, but he is better judged on his penultimate success at Ludlow and the progressive form he showed towards the end of last season. The six-year-old can make it four wins from his last six starts at the main expense of the class-dropping Howlingmadmurdock and Court Dreaming, who ran his best race for some time over C&D earlier in the month.
Having progressed really well last season, HOWLINGMADMURDOCK made a satisfactory return to action at Haydock 3 weeks ago and, given his profile, is fancied to build on that. Schalke could do with a good pace to aim at given his usual tactics and he could be dangerous, while Irish-raider Prairie Dancer has stamina to prove but he lurks on a good mark.
Two runs this season may have brought SCHALKE back to his peak. Howlingmadmurdock and Ramo complete the shortlist.
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 (6)  (7/1 +50%)Anglers Crag |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Anglers Crag 7/1, Point winner who made a successful start for David Pipe in Leicester novice hurdle in February 2022. Hasn't kicked on from that since and added to a patchy record at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) 8 months ago. Has since moved yards (had wind op). Heed the market signals on debut for new yard (remains with same owner). |
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2nd (4)  (9/1 -29%)Track And Trace |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Track And Trace 9/1, Placed in an Irish point and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when scoring at Warwick in September. Well held both starts since, however, including at Leicester on chase bow/return. Should still do better if his Irish point effort (solid form) is anything to go by. |
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3rd (5)  (13/8 +7%)Fenland Tiger |
13/8(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fenland Tiger 13/8, Improved for longer trips/switch to handicaps last term, showing a willing attitude to complete the hat-trick at Newcastle. Defied 11-month absence when making a winning chase bow over C&D 7 weeks ago and probably has more to offer still. C&D scorer in chase/seasonal debut; now 4-5 in handicaps and 2-2 at Carlisle; respected. |
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4th (9)  (22/1 -175%)Wavelength |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Wavelength 22/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell. Got off the mark for his new yard in handicap chase at Hexham 19 months ago but well held on belated return there 5 weeks ago. Won off this mark at Hexham in May 2022, then was absent until poor run last month. |
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5th (7)  (4/1 -45%)Return Fire |
4/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Return Fire 4/1, Likeable type and made the most of a good opportunity after 5 months off when scoring at Hexham, making all and jumping soundly. Decent third at Kelso next time and back down in class here. Has made an encouraging start to his campaign; has form that suggests he'll stay 3m2f. |
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6th (3)  (18/1 +10%)Prince Des Fichaux |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Prince Des Fichaux 18/1, Took well to fences last term, landing 10-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (25.3f, good to soft) in April (final start for Sam Thomas). Well held both starts for this yard this term, however. New headgear needs to have a reviving effect on third run for new stable. |
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7th (8)  (25/1 +24%)Uptown Harry |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Uptown Harry 25/1, Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase here (20f) in March. More miss than hit nowadays, however, and ran no sort of race after 7 months off here 7 weeks ago. Significantly back up in trip. Beaten a long way on reappearance and has stamina to prove over this trip. |
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|PU| (2)  (9/1 -100%)Motion In Limine |
9/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Motion In Limine 9/1, Fair hurdler. Solid start to his chase career when second at Cartmel and backed that up at the second attempt at Sedgefield last month, collared dying strides. Player. Clear second at Sedgefield last time; raised 3lb but Luke Scott takes off handy 5lb. |
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|PU| (10)  (17/2 +74%)The Electrician |
17/2(+74%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Electrician 17/2, Dual winner over shorter last season but more recent efforts have lacked verve, only really putting it in when the race was all but over when third at Doncaster on second start for this yard 2 weeks ago. Not disgraced on latest outing but that race somewhat fell apart. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FENLAND TIGER made the perfect start to life over the larger obstacles when winning over course and distance in October. Sam England's gelding must now compete from a 4lb raised mark, but that might not be enough to stop him with improvement on the cards. Return Fire drops in class and he appeals as a leading candidate following a string of solid performances. Motion In Limine only gave way late on over 3m3f at Sedgefield last month, so he might fare better now eased marginally in trip.
RETURN FIRE has made a positive start to the season and can resume winning ways back down in class. Fenland Tiger made it 4 wins from his last 5 starts over C&D on his chase bow/return and is the obvious threat, with Motion In Limine best of the others.
The strongest contender is progressive FENLAND TIGER (nap). Motion In Limine is 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 (7)  (9/2 +0%)Just Call Me Lucy |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Just Call Me Lucy 9/2, Related to a point winner and shaped with some encouragement when fourth in a bumper at Aintree 49 days ago. Should step forward from that, so looks a big player. Not especially well bred but has possibilities if building on Aintree effort. |
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2nd (5)  (11/2 +73%)Holly Bird |
11/2(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Holly Bird 11/2, Mount Nelson filly. Dam unraced, closely related to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in her favour. Trainer is only 1-9 in bumpers this season; market should give further guidance. |
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3rd (3)  (13/2 -63%)Golden Point |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Golden Point 13/2, From a good family and showed a bit when fourth at Ayr 43 days ago. Open to improvement and could make her presence felt. Nicely bred filly who showed promise with her front-running fourth at Ayr. |
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4th (8)  (Evens +47%)Unsinkable Molly B |
Evens(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Unsinkable Molly B Evens, Second of 13 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft, 4/1) on NH debut, going with enthusiasm. Merits plenty of respect after 8 months off. Brings the best bumper form, having finished clear second at Wetherby in March. |
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5th (6)  (22/1 -83%)Ice Day |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ice Day 22/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Walzertakt mare. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Hawai Tree in France. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. One to take seriously on debut. 55,000euros 3yo; closely related to a French jumps winner; market can guide. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 +67%)Alltheroadrunning |
11/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alltheroadrunning 11/1, £5,000 3-y-o, £48,000 4-y-o, Telescope mare. Sister to fair hurdler Pay The Pilot, and half-sister to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Unwin Vc. Third sole start in Irish points (Apr 2022). Promising third in Irish point 20 months ago and that form has substance. |
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7th (4)  (33/1 +34%)Hey Mama Rock Me |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hey Mama Rock Me 33/1, €11,500 3-y-o, Mahler filly. Sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Notachance. Dam point winner. Will probably need more time. 11,500euros 3yo; judged on breeding she's one for staying races in due course. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JUST CALL ME LUCY caught the eye when staying on into fourth at Aintree on her racecourse debut, a race in which the first three home were all more prominent. She looks set to improve with that initial experience under her belt and is preferred to newcomer Cool Lady Too, who represents a trainer who has a solid record in these types of contests. Golden Point is also noted.
UNSINKABLE MOLLY B travelled strongly when second in a bumper at Wetherby 8 months ago and there's some scope for her to improve with the benefit of that initial experience, so she's narrowly preferred to Just Call Me Lucy, who also made a pleasing start. Cool Lady Too is the pick of the newcomers on paper.
Wetherby runner-up UNSINKABLE MOLLY B is the pick on bumper form. Interesting newcomer Cool Lady Too is second choice.
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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