There were 62 Races on Wednesday 1st January 2025 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Catterick, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (4/7 +52%)Kalif Du Berlais |
4/7(+52%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Kalif Du Berlais 4/7, Useful juvenile hurdler who showed no ill effects from chase debut fall on return at Carlisle (2m) in November when taking 10-runner novices' handicap at Newbury (16.4f) 33 days ago, by ¾ length from Tedley. Evidently a smart prospect and big player with more to come. Stuck on well to beat Tedley at Newbury last time and should progress further; respected. |
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2nd (3)  (3/1 -60%)Vincenzo |
3/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Vincenzo 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler who took well to this discipline when winning 5-runner novices' handicap chase at Windsor (2m) 17 days ago, responding well to see of re-opposing Tedley by 1¾ lengths. Rates the type to do better still. Driven out to beat Tedley at Windsor on chase debut, taking record at 2m over jumps to 2-2. |
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3rd (2)  (4/1 -14%)Tedley |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tedley 4/1, Different proposition since switched to chasing, winning his first 2 starts at Uttoxeter (16f) and Wetherby (19.4f). Performed creditably in finishing runner-up behind both of today's rivals at Newbury/Windsor in recent months and he looks sure to give another good account. Ran well behind Kalif Du Berlais at Newbury and Vincenzo at Windsor; proving consistent. |
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KALIF DU BERLAIS had Tedley just under a length behind when scoring on only his second chase start at Newbury last time and he is only 1lb worse off with his reopposing rival this time around. Paul Nicholls' four-year-old has plenty of scope for improvement and is expected to confirm that form to complete a double. Vincenzo beat Tedley (second) at Windsor on his latest outing and may have plenty more to offer, so he can prove to be the main threat to the selection.
KALIF DU BERLAIS showed no ill effects from his chase debut spill and marked himself down as a smart prospect in the process when running out a ¾-lengthwinner from re-opposing Tedley at Newbury 33 days ago and a subsequent 6 lb rise should see him highly competitive again. Vincenzo can emerge as the chief threat.
With another easy lead likely, VINCENZO gets the percentage call. Kalif Du Berlais is respected, while Tedley has solid claims.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (5/4 -103%)Diva Luna |
5/4(-103%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Diva Luna 5/4, Runner-up to promising one of Dan Skelton's on her only outing in points and she was 2-2 in bumpers, including a hot renewal of the Nickel Coin at Aintree. Made a highly encouraging debut over hurdles after 8 months off at Lingfield, doing little wrong despite defeat. Up in trip now. Good prospect. Useful bumper form last term; leading contender on this second attempt over hurdles. |
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2nd (6)  (9/2 +68%)Newton Tornado |
9/2(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Newton Tornado 9/2, £85,000 buy after winning an Irish point in May. Saw things out better on second start over hurdles when held in second at Doncaster (21f) 5 weeks ago. Room for improvement in his jumping and can progress. Irish point winner; not disgraced in two maiden hurdles; place possibilities. |
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3rd (8)  (15/8 +58%)Pierrot Jaguen |
15/8(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pierrot Jaguen 15/8, Point winner in March who has fetched plenty both times he's gone through the ring (£200,000 latest). Half-brother to 2 winners, including French 17f-19f hurdles/chase winner Saint Pierrot. Respected for yard enjoying fine campaign. Irish point winner who joined new connections for £200,000; interesting rules debutant. |
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4th (5)  (25/1 -39%)Mount Gay Run |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mount Gay Run 25/1, Showed fair form in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and made an encouraging start over hurdles after a year off in listed contest at Sandown, despite hanging left on a first run right-handed. Up in trip and should improve. Ran encouragingly in Listed grade at Sandown on hurdles debut; may build on that effort. |
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5th (7)  (28/1 +30%)Night Duty |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Night Duty 28/1, Point winner who is lightly raced for his age, running well on his handicap debut at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on now and he should be up to winning races. Something to find at the weights, so needs improvement for the headgear. |
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|PU| (4)  (14/1 -56%)Ken Roy |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ken Roy 14/1, Third in 2 bumpers and good start over hurdles this term, shaping best under aggressive ride when second at Plumpton a fortnight ago, headed late on. Cheekpieces go on and he's surely up to winning races. Consistent thus far; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
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|PU| (3)  (22/1 +45%)Kalhandrion |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kalhandrion 22/1, Has made a promising start over hurdles, fourth of 11 at Warwick 3 weeks ago (21f, soft, 100/1). Not given a hard time that day and should do better. Frame possibilities provided latest effort is backed up but others look more solid. |
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|PU| (2)  (33/1 +18%)I'm Your Buckaroo |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) I'm Your Buckaroo 33/1, €14,000 4-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Tweed Skirt out of useful 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Theatre Girl. 14,000euros 4yo; from a useful family; sole newcomer in the field; market helpful. |
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|PU| (1)  (250/1 -67%)Beaufort Breeze |
250/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Beaufort Breeze 250/1, Irish point winner but big prices and well beaten in 2 hurdles for current yard. Two hurdles efforts suggest ordinary handicaps will be his scene. |
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Ken Roy took a step forward from his first start over hurdles when second at Plumpton last time and could show further improvement for the application of first-time cheekpieces. However, he might come out second best to DIVA LUNA, who failed to justify short odds when second at Lingfield but she still showed enough to suggest a race of this nature will be within her compass. Point-to-point winner Pierrot Jaguen warrants a market check on his debut under Rules for the Olly Murphy team.
DIVA LUNA remains a good prospect for jumping despite meeting with defeat on her return at Lingfield and she can get off the mark in this sphere now stepped up in trip. Pierrot Jaguen is an interesting rival starting out for Olly Murphy, while Ken Roy looks up to winning races for Paul Nicholls.
Diva Luna holds leading claims on her first outing against males but an interesting alternative is rules debutant PIERROT JAGUEN.
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)  (8/1 +20%)Chantry House |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chantry House 8/1, Dual Grade 1 winner over fences in his pomp but failed to complete last 3 starts in this sphere over 2 years ago. Winless over hurdles since and others preferred. Smart in his prime but not seen over fences since late 2022; not sure what to expect. |
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2nd (4)  (7/1 -100%)Our Power |
7/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Our Power 7/1, Lightly raced since the spring of 2023 but looked as good as ever back from a year off when runner-up in Premier Handicap here 19 days ago. Claims if this doesn't come too soon. Second at this course last month, showing he retains plenty of ability; major contender. |
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3rd (5)  (7/2 +61%)Bowtogreatness |
7/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bowtogreatness 7/2, Took advantage of career-low mark when finally off the mark over fences at Newbury, jumping boldly at the head of affairs. However, added to patchy recorded when running poorly at Newcastle 3 weeks later. Made all at Newbury in November; hindered by being pestered up front last time. |
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4th (1)  (5/6 +44%)Broadway Boy |
5/6(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Broadway Boy 5/6, Three wins in a productive novice chase campaign, including a valuable staying handicap here. Better for return when excellent second in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and can resume winning ways back down in class. Ran well in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury last time; 3-5 at Cheltenham; highly respected. |
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5th (3)  (9/1 -80%)Cloudy Glen |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cloudy Glen 9/1, Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he proved when making a winning return in veterans event at Haydock 4 weeks ago, heavily eased down. Will find this tougher up 7 lb in better race but respected all the same. Justified favouritism in veterans' event at Haydock last month; this is a harder task. |
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Our Power returned from over a year off the track to produce a highly-promising effort when second over 3m2f here last time and he commands respect off only a 1lb higher rating. However, BROADWAY BOY looks the way to go. The six-year-old is a consistent performer who arguably ran a career best when filling the runner-up spot in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November, and it would be no surprise to see him go one better. Cloudy Glen is the pick of the remainder.
BROADWAY BOY ran a cracker when runner-up in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and can enhance his excellent Cheltenham record back down in class. Our Power looked as good as ever back from a year off when second here 19 days ago so rates the main threat.
On the back of a very solid effort in a major handicap, BROADWAY BOY (nap) looks set to defy top weight. Our Power 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 (4)  (11/4 +39%)Springwell Bay |
11/4(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Springwell Bay 11/4, Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and has run to similar form in a couple of starts here since, latest when good second of 5 in novice chase (20.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Goes handicapping now and is one for shortlist.. Ran well in C&D novice chase last month; the type to win a good handicap in this sphere. |
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2nd (5)  (10/1 +9%)Marble Sands |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Marble Sands 10/1, Useful hurdler who scored twice over fences last season and made a winning return in 4-runner listed race at Carlisle (20f) in November. Posted solid third in Rehearsal Chase (23.4f, good) at Newcastle since but this looks tougher, Better suited by the track when beating Colonel Harry at Carlisle two starts ago. |
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3rd (7)  (14/1 +50%)Seddon |
14/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Seddon 14/1, Not scored over fences since landing the Plate at the 2023 Festival but did perform respectably when fifth in Veterans' Chase here last month. However, takes on better opposition now. Won the 2023 Plate; only fifth in veterans' event back here last time. |
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4th (9)  (15/2 +46%)Lounge Lizard |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lounge Lizard 15/2, Signed off last term with success at Huntingdon in March and shaped better than distance beaten when third of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20.9f, soft, 4/1) on return 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not discounted. Good second in similar event over C&D last January; now 5lb higher but can't be ruled out. |
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5th (2)  (14/1 -17%)Midnight River |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Midnight River 14/1, Won this contest (off 3 lb lower) 2 years ago and ended that campaign by taking Grade 3 handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting. Lightly raced and not been in same form since, though, finishing well beaten in Coral Gold Cup latest. Won this contest two years ago but was in much better form at the time. |
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6th (6)  (11/4 +17%)Gemirande |
11/4(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gemirande 11/4, Lightly raced and without a win last term but has returned in fine heart this season, following up his decisive winning Ascot return (21f) with victory in valuable handicap over C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago. 8 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again. 2-2 this term, winning the December Gold Cup over C&D latest; better than ever; respected. |
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|F| (3)  (5/1 -25%)Colonel Harry |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Colonel Harry 5/1, Likeable type who took the Grade 2 Towton novice at Wetherby (19.4f) last winter. Sound reappearance run in a Carlisle listed event before pulling too hard up in trip in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Expected to bounce back returned to a more suitable distance here. Non-stayer over 3m2f last time; remains of interest, with this race looking an ideal spot. |
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|PU| (8)  (9/1 -13%)Lisnamult Lad |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lisnamult Lad 9/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase on old course (19.8f, good) for Sean Bowen in October. Got no further than twelfth in Troytown Chase since, however, and wouldn't want too much rain. Irish 8yo who scored gamely here in October and may do better still; interesting. |
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Runner-up to a talented sort of Nicky Henderson's last time out over C&D, SPRINGWELL BAY remains unexposed in this sphere and a mark of 145 could underestimate him on his handicap chase debut. The seven-year-old has scored on soft ground before and is narrowly preferred to the hat-trick-seeking Gemirande, who was a taking winner of the December Gold Cup over C&D last month. A promising second on his return behind the reopposing Marble Sands at Carlisle in November before disappointing in the Coral Gold Cup, Colonel Harry is a key player dropping back in trip, while Lisnamult Lad is an intriguing contender from Ireland.
SPRINGWELL BAY lost little in defeat when trying to concede weight all round here last month and could have more to offer now switched to handicap company. He gets the nod. Recent C&D winner Gemirande is feared most despite his career-high mark, whilst Colonel Harry also demands plenty of respect now back to a more suitable trip.
Back down in distance, COLONEL HARRY gets the vote. Springwell Bay and Gemirande are respected.
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)  (7/2 +13%)Strackan |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Strackan 7/2, Has returned an improved performer, winning handicaps in the mud at Uttoxeter and Bangor (23f) in recent months. Should go well on hat-trick bid. Dominant from the front on soft at Uttoxeter (2m4f) and Bangor (2m7f); up another 9lb. |
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2nd (9)  (17/2 -21%)Idefix De Ciergues |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Idefix De Ciergues 17/2, Fair maiden hurdler who struck at the second time of asking over fences in 3m Chepstow handicap in November and followed up over hurdles at Doncaster (3m again) 23 days later. More on his plate in this higher grade but he could have more to offer as a stayer. 7lb higher than last time but seems to have turned a corner after two chase/hurdle wins. |
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3rd (7)  (9/2 +50%)What A Johnny |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) What A Johnny 9/2, Novice/handicap winner last season and has advanced his form again in defeat since, finishing third of 7 at Market Rasen (23f) last time. Tongue tied first time. Unexposed as a stayer for a stable which has won 2 of the last 4 runnings of this. Close third of seven at Market Rasen (near 3m, soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tie first time. |
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4th (5)  (10/3 -33%)One Big Bang |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) One Big Bang 10/3, Maiden in Ireland but won first 2 starts for James Owen in the spring and has improved again this autumn, finishing second of 14 in a valuable Betfair Stayers handicap at Haydock (3m, heavy) in November. Likely to give another good account. Running well on soft/heavy and stays 3m well; 2nd in 15-runner Grade 3 handicap at Haydock. |
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5th (4)  (15/2 +32%)Deep Cave |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Deep Cave 15/2, Fairly useful hurdle and chase winner in France. Better effort in course handicap hurdles for new yard when making late headway into fifth over this trip in November. Claims if he can build on that. Step back in the right direction when fifth of 12 at Cheltenham (3m, good) in November. |
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6th (6)  (13/2 -18%)Catch Him Derry |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Catch Him Derry 13/2, Won 3 of his first 4 handicaps, including hard held on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October. Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock last time but his overall record suggests he can bounce back. Went to nothing when second favourite for 3m Grade 3 handicap at Haydock last time. |
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8th (2)  (28/1 -27%)Itchy Feet |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Itchy Feet 28/1, Scored at Market Rasen (23f) in November 2023 but only seventh at 2 months later and not seen since. What A Johnny has to be considered the yard first string. Off since modest show in January 2024 but has a pretty good record returning from layoffs. |
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9th (3)  (22/1 +33%)An Tailliur |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) An Tailliur 22/1, Prolific winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, nowhere near that level in 4 runs this season, including back hurdling over C&D last month. Returned from a long absence with four very unconvincing shows, back hurdling for latest. |
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ONE BIG BANG produced a career-best effort when second at Haydock last time out and a 3lb rise could prove lenient. The six-year-old has been a revelation since joining the James Owen yard, and it may be that Strackan gives him the most to think about following a pair of comfortable victories at Uttoxeter and Bangor-on-Dee. Pulled-up in the aforementioned contest at Haydock having won his previous two starts, Catch Him Derry looks capable of bouncing back, while Idefix De Ciergues is another progressive sort in search of the hat-trick.
The good record of the Olly Murphy stable in this race swings the vote the way of WHAT A JOHNNY. James Owen's One Big Bang was a fine second in the valuable Betfair Stayers' Handicap at Haydock last time and is second choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking Strackan.
One Big Bang needs a lot of respect but slight preference is for STRACKAN ahead of What A Johnny.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (3/1 +10%)Lucky Place |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lucky Place 3/1, Signed off last term with an excellent fourth of 21 to Langer Dan in the Coral Cup at the Festival here (21f, heavy). Beaten 4¾ lengths by the winner that day and now meets that rival on 6 lb worse terms, but this 6-y-o appears to have improved since judged on his Ascot Grade 2 reappearance success. These terms might look tough but he's progressive and today's rivals are not bombproof. |
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2nd (4)  (7/1 +56%)Gowel Road |
7/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gowel Road 7/1, Held his form well last term, culminating in a very respectable effort in the Pertemps Final here. Has continued the good work since returning to action in October, posting solid efforts in defeat in a trio of 3m handicaps at this course, and he's likely to give another good account. This drop back in trip is a concern but he has one of the better chances at these weights. |
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3rd (7)  (5/2 +29%)Golden Ace |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Golden Ace 5/2, Unbeaten in 4 novice hurdles last season, including the Dawn Run at the Festival, and travelled well for a long way when fourth in the 5-runner Ascot Grade 2 won by Lucky Place on her reappearance in November. Entitled to come on for that and she's a strong candidate. A slog over 2m4f might not be ideal but weighted to turn Ascot tables with Lucky Place. |
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4th (5)  (22/1 -38%)Thunder Rock |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Thunder Rock 22/1, Very smart chaser who scored twice last season before failing to complete (pulled up) in the Bowl at Aintree in April. Again pulled up returned to this sphere on his reappearance in the Ascot Grade 2 won by Lucky Place and he has a bit to prove on the back of that disappointing display. Peak chase form would make him the form pick; poor reappearance behind Lucky Place, though. |
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5th (2)  (5/1 +33%)Langer Dan |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Langer Dan 5/1, Became the first dual winner of the Coral Cup at the big meeting here in March and even better performances when placed in Graded events at Aintree and Sandown in April. Should come on for his Newbury reappearance spin but he does appear to excel in big-field handicap scenarios. Hard to beat on best form but this stage of the season has not been his time to shine. |
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|F| (3)  (10/3 +26%)Salver |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Salver 10/3, Quickly made up into a smart juvenile last term, winning first 4 starts before finishing third in the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival in March. Creditable fourth in the Gerry Fielden on return at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft), not for the first time shaping as though a stiffer test would be welcomed. Triumph 3rd here in March; good reappearance gave encouragement for this longer trip. |
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Lucky Place was a useful novice last season who produced some creditable efforts in defeat when runner-up over C&D on Trials Day before following up with a placed effort in the Coral Cup at a time when the stable were completely out of sorts. The six-year-old landed the Ascot Hurdle on his return to action and is expected to confirm the placings with Golden Ace (fourth), but the likely conditions make SALVER difficult to ignore. A progressive juvenile who finished third in the Triumph, he shaped well in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury with that performance suggesting a step up in trip would see him in a better light.
SALVER shaped as though ready for a stiffer test when capping a productive juvenile campaign by finishing third in the Triumph Hurdle here in March. He again left that impression when fourth on return at Newbury and, now given the chance to show what he can do over a longer trip, the 5-y-o gets the nod ahead of Golden Ace, who was only fourth behind Lucky Place at Ascot but she should be sharper here. Langer Dan is the pick of these in terms of raw ability but this scenario may not be ideal.
The decision between Lucky Place and Golden Ace is not straightforward and SALVER is an interesting alternative.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (16/1 +0%)Precious Metal |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Precious Metal 16/1, Runner-up to Marhaba Prince at Wincanton on debut and is likely to have learned from that, so not completely dismissed for all that others probably have more potential. Only a length off Marhaba Prince at Wincanton (soft) and he endured a wider trip. |
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2nd (9)  (9/1 -13%)Our Boy Stan |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Our Boy Stan 9/1, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Go Dante and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Angel of Harlem. Noteworthy newcomer. Well related; stable gets plenty of bumper winners and won this one two years ago. |
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3rd (7)  (100/1 -100%)Intosomethinggood |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Intosomethinggood 100/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Cloudy View and shaped with some encouragement when third in a 7-runner Ludlow bumper on his introduction. Not quite in the same form at Wincanton next time and others are more persuasive. Not strong form when third on debut and then disappointed at Wincanton. |
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4th (1)  (50/1 -52%)Caballero Cliff |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Caballero Cliff 50/1, Related to three winners and showed something when runner-up at Huntingdon first time out. This is a tricky assignment, however. Encouraging second at Huntingdon but will have to step up plenty on that form. |
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5th (4)  (11/1 +56%)Danger Nap |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Danger Nap 11/1, Once-raced maiden. ½-length second of 8 to Cedar Creek in bumper at Aintree (17f, good, 3/1) on NH debut 53 days ago. Nicely bred and should be able to step up on that. Pushed Cedar Creek close at Aintree and he lacked that one's experience. |
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6th (5)  (7/4 +42%)Gnomon |
7/4(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gnomon 7/4, Represents top Flat stable and created an excellent impression when making a successful start at Exeter 71 days ago. May have been saved for this and, with more to come, he's the one to beat. Top Flat trainer 3-3 in bumpers recent seasons and this gelding looked good at Exeter. |
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7th (8)  (5/1 +0%)Marhaba Prince |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Marhaba Prince 5/1, Half-brother to a couple of Flat winners and off the mark at the first attempt in bumper at Wincanton. Has left Owen Burrows since and is worthy of interest with Skelton booked. Bought for £50,000 after winning a Wincanton bumper for Owen Burrows. |
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8th (2)  (25/1 +11%)Cedar Creek |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cedar Creek 25/1, Hinted at ability on debut but left that form well behind when scoring in determined style at Aintree last time. Looks vulnerable in this company, though. Edged out Danger Nap at Aintree; was previously well behind Gnomon at Exeter. |
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9th (3)  (11/1 +45%)Crest Of Stars |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Crest Of Stars 11/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/useful chaser Ashdale Bob and useful hurdler Storm Arising. Dam (h134) bumper/2m-2¼m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m). Worth monitoring in the betting. 55,000euros 3yo; one of three runners for a trainer who excels in bumpers. |
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10th (17)  (16/1 0%)Rose's Dart |
16/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Rose's Dart 16/1, Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and showed plenty when runner-up to Merely A Detail at Doncaster on debut. Open to improvement and not without hope. Bred to want further and lacked Merely A Detail's pace when second at Doncaster. |
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11th (12)  (4/1 +43%)Walk In The West |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Walk In The West 4/1, €80,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam 2½m-25f hurdle/chase winner. Booking of Sam Twiston-Davies is a plus and it'll be interesting to see how he fares in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemate Crest of Stars. 80,000euros 3yo; third foal out of a bumper and useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner. |
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12th (15)  (28/1 -12%)Latopix |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Latopix 28/1, Won 10-runner fillies bumper at Vichy by ¼ length from Lenza Conti. Left D. Guillemin €55,000 subsequently and only seventh at Doncaster on stable debut, so needs to get back on track. Only seventh at Doncaster but there's good reason to believe she can leave that run behind. |
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13th (13)  (80/1 -21%)Daffodil |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Daffodil 80/1, Postponed filly. Half-sister to 5 winners on Flat, including 5f-7f winner Woodside Wonder. Dam maiden on Flat. Tough ask on debut. Half-sister to five Flat winners from 5f to 1m4f; stable 1-22 in bumpers recent seasons. |
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14th (11)  (125/1 -150%)The Goose |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) The Goose 125/1, Cheap purchase who showed ability at Wincanton first time out but will need to do a lot more to figure in this better contest. 16-1 at Wincanton and was beaten nearly 10l in a race won by Marhaba Prince; opposable. |
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15th (6)  (40/1 -100%)Gregorians Star |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gregorians Star 40/1, Bred for the Flat and knew what was required when scoring at Ludlow 55 days ago. This is a much sterner test but he could do better. The form of his Ludlow win is nothing special and he has softer ground to deal with here. |
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16th (16)  (20/1 +50%)Merely A Detail |
20/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Merely A Detail 20/1, Belied a big price to make a successful debut at Doncaster with something in hand and, while this is tougher, she's capable of better. Had to wait for a run at Doncaster but then comfortably repelled Rose's Dart. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
GNOMON defied greenness to make a winning start to his career at Exeter in comfortable fashion and connections waste no time in acquiring the services of Harry Cobden. Anthony Honeyball saddles a trio of interesting runners with Marhaba Prince, a winner on debut at Wincanton, and the well-bred pairing of Crest Of Stars and Walk In The West, while Our Boy Stan bids to continue a fine run of form for Ben Pauling.
GNOMON made a winning start with a minimum of fuss at Exeter a couple of months ago and there should be more to come with the longer trip no issue, so he gets the marginal vote over Lady Tadita, who also arrives on the back of a successful debut. Marhaba Prince is also considered.
Exeter winner Gnomon is feared most but the presence of Sam Twiston-Davies points to a big debut run from WALK IN THE WEST.
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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