Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 29th January 2022
There were 45 Races on Saturday 29th January 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Cheltenham, 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 29th January 2022
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(4) Cormier 4.5/1, Dual winner on Flat last term who ran well to finish fourth in Welsh Champion Hurdle in October. Significant error caught him out in the Greatwood Hurdle next time and he's worth a look here.
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2nd (9) (5/1 +44%) Severance
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5/1(+44%)
(9) Severance 5/1, Useful on Flat and made an impressive winning debut over hurdles in 17f Carlisle maiden 14 months ago. 2m5f probably not his bag so far this term and mark has eased if bouncing back returned to 2m.
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3rd (5) (10/1 +17%) Hystery Bere
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10/1(+17%)
(5) Hystery Bere 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler in France who confirmed his opening mark lenient when successful on return at Fontwell (17.7f) last month. This understandably deeper but that may not prove his limit.
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4th (10) (6/1 +0%) Byzantine Empire
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6/1(+0%)
(10) Byzantine Empire 6/1, Made an excellent start over hurdles for present yard, gaining third success from last 4 starts at Doncaster (16.5f) latest, coming clear with runner-up. Feasible to think that won't prove his limit.
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5th (6) (12/1 +25%) Glory And Honour
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12/1(+25%)
(6) Glory And Honour 12/1, Good second in 2m Taunton handicap hurdle last month but came down heavily at the ninth on debut over fences at Ffos Las next time and he's back up class returned to timber now.
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6th (2) (18/1 +10%) The Widdow Maker
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18/1(+10%)
(2) The Widdow Maker 18/1, Looked better than ever on back of a wind op when successful on return at Wincanton (15.2f) in December. Possibly did a bit much in front at Kempton since and this mark unlikely to prove beyond him.
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7th (7) (18/1 -100%) Kihavah
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18/1(-100%)
(7) Kihavah 18/1, Progressive over hurdles this winter, taking a marked step forward in form terms when landing a novices' handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 11 days ago, easily. Assessor has reacted, though.
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8th (3) (20/1 -11%) Geromino
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20/1(-11%)
(3) Geromino 20/1, Rattled off a novice/handicap hurdle hat-trick late prior to going down fighting behind Tommy's Oscar at Doncaster (16.5f) in December. Raced freely at Musselburgh since and had wind op since.
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9th (8) (16/1 -60%) Hydroplane
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16/1(-60%)
(8) Hydroplane 16/1, Progressive last term, notching up 4 victories and quickly back from a blip when regaining winning ways at Sandown (2m) 3 weeks ago, well-served by prominent tactics on the day. 3 lb higher now.
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10th (12) (80/1 -21%) Ashutor
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80/1(-21%)
(12) Ashutor 80/1, Justified cramped odds in a couple of small-field handicap chases in summer 2020 for Paul Nicholls. However, hasn't been enough in 3 starts for present stable to make him of interest back over hurdles
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11th (1) (9/1 +25%) Masters Legacy
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9/1(+25%)
(1) Masters Legacy 9/1, Scored on return at Chepstow (2m) in October and filled runners-up spot on 2 of his 3 starts since, albeit no match for an easy winner latest. Mark may be about right but he should go well again.
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|PU| (11) (4.5/1 -29%) Lively Citizen
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4.5/1(-29%)
(11) Lively Citizen 4.5/1, Consistent, prominent racer who showed greater resolution than the runner-up when doubling hurdles tally over C&D in December. No reason why he won't give another good account of himself.
LTO Selection:
12:15 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(7) Pied Piper 1.38/1, Useful on Flat for John & Thady Gosden. Sold for 225,000 gns and looked an exciting recruit to hurdling when scoring on debut at Punchestown last month, jumping fluently in main. Sure to progress.
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2nd (5) (50/1 +38%) Moka De Vassy
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50/1(+38%)
(5) Moka De Vassy 50/1, Half-brother to 5 winners, including useful chaser Saint de Vassy. Much improved from debut when 6 lengths third of 9 to Forever William at Newbury (16.3f), though still has something to learn.
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3rd (4) (12/1 +40%) Forever William
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12/1(+40%)
(4) Forever William 12/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat who struck at first time of asking over hurdles at Newbury in December. Bettered that form when third to Porticello in Chepstow Grade 1 and should run well again.
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4th (1) (1.88/1 +6%) Iceo
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1.88/1(+6%)
(1) Iceo 1.88/1, Won well at Dieppe on hurdling debut in the summer and looked potentially smart when following up for this yard at Kempton last month, drawing well clear straight. Sure to go on to better things.
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5th (8) (25/1 +0%) Silver Shade
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25/1(+0%)
(8) Silver Shade 25/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m). Bought for 18,000 gns and made a winning start over hurdles in 5-runner event at Kempton (2m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. This asks for plenty more, but he'll improve.
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6th (3) (125/1 -25%) Boulette
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125/1(-25%)
(3) Boulette 125/1, Fair maiden on Flat who opened his hurdle account at Fontwell in November. Solid efforts both starts since, including on handicap debut at Doncaster last time, but has plenty to find at this level.
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7th (2) (5/1 +17%) Interne De Sivola
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5/1(+17%)
(2) Interne De Sivola 5/1, Related to plenty of winners and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when running out a convincing winner over C&D in December. Likely to progress further.
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|PU| (6) (14/1 +36%) Moulins Clermont
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14/1(+36%)
(6) Moulins Clermont 14/1, Made the most of a good opportunity on second start for this yard in 4-runner affair at Sandown (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, pushed out. Open to further improvement.
LTO Selection:
12:45 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(1) Imperial Alcazar 9/1, Useful hurdler who has made a satisfactory start over fences, runner-up on both occasions (switched to a handicap at Chepstow last time). Jumping requires some refining but he's one for the shortlist.
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2nd (5) (6/1 -33%) Beakstown
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6/1(-33%)
(5) Beakstown 6/1, Back to form after a disappointing effort over C&D last month when runner-up at Doncaster 18 days ago, though typically letting himself down off the bridle (carried head awkwardly). Others preferred.
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3rd (6) (7/1 +7%) Java Point
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7/1(+7%)
(6) Java Point 7/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler for Kim Bailey who justified support to get score at the third attempt over fences at Ludlow earlier this month. Upped in grade and a career best required to feature.
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4th (8) (12/1 -20%) Goa Lil
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12/1(-20%)
(8) Goa Lil 12/1, Been in good form in handicaps, both in this sphere and over hurdles. Somewhat fortuitous to gain a third win of busy campaign at Newbury 10 days ago but warrants respect nonetheless up just 2 lb.
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5th (3) (4/1 +0%) Oscar Elite
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4/1(+0%)
(3) Oscar Elite 4/1, Useful hurdler who was in the mix when coming to grief 3 out on return/chase debut here in November. Not gone on from that since but on a potentially lenient mark with yard back amongst the winners.
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6th (2) (8/1 -14%) Solo
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8/1(-14%)
(2) Solo 8/1, One-time exciting hurdler who got back on track switched to fences after a wind op when runner-up on first 2 starts this term. Not disgraced upped in grade since so could feature back in a handicap.
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|PU| (7) (4/1 +43%) Your Darling
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4/1(+43%)
(7) Your Darling 4/1, Bumper winner who tasted success over hurdles in May and surpassed that with chase debut win at Huntingdon in October. Previous weak finishing tendencies displayed last time so tough to support.
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|PU| (4) (5.5/1 -10%) When You're Ready
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5.5/1(-10%)
(4) When You're Ready 5.5/1, Generally progressive over hurdles last season and all the better for chase debut when scoring at Chepstow last month. Similar form albeit not with the same fluency when runner-up since so respected.
LTO Selection:
13:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(6) Farinet 6.5/1, Ex-French chaser who lost a shoe when pulled up in similar event here on return. Resumed progress when ready winner at Sandown 3 weeks ago and likely to progress again. Big shout.
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1st (10) (5/1 +0%) Torn And Frayed
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5/1(+0%)
(10) Torn And Frayed 5/1, Dual hurdles winner last term who has made a promising start over fences, beaten only by My Drogo in C&D novice in November. Seemed unsuited by heavy ground at Haydock since.
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2nd (9) (6/1 +0%) Galahad Quest
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6/1(+0%)
(9) Galahad Quest 6/1, Opened his account over fences at Haydock (20f) on final start last season and has returned in good nick, finishing fifth and sixth in similar events. No forlorn hope.
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3rd (5) (7/1 +42%) Spiritofthegames
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7/1(+42%)
(5) Spiritofthegames 7/1, Regular in competitive handicaps and finished with running left when mid-field in the Paddy Power here. Easy enough to excuse next 2 starts and went close in this 2 years ago off 149. No easy ride.
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4th (4) (20/1 +39%) Gaelik Coast
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20/1(+39%)
(4) Gaelik Coast 20/1, Good record at Musselburgh but has struggled when tackling more competitive handicaps. Others preferred.
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5th (8) (6.5/1 +19%) Jacamar
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6.5/1(+19%)
(8) Jacamar 6.5/1, Useful hurdler and even better form over fences, going down only narrowly at Wincanton before going one better fitted with this headgear at Kempton, overcoming a mixed round of jumping. This tougher.
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6th (1) (8/1 -7%) Magic Saint
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8/1(-7%)
(1) Magic Saint 8/1, Course winner who took a step back in right direction fitted in headgear when fourth in similar event here on New Year's Day, though again shaping as if this trip stretches him. Becoming well treated.
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7th (2) (5/1 +29%) Coole Cody
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5/1(+29%)
(2) Coole Cody 5/1, Tough front runner who has bagged a couple of similar events around here, including Racing Post Gold Cup last month. Not in same form here on New Year's Day but type to bounce back.
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8th (11) (11/1 +21%) Eden Du Houx
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11/1(+21%)
(11) Eden Du Houx 11/1, Useful hurdler who opened his account over fences on the back of a wind op in 2m Ffos Las handicap in November. Good second of 4 at Chepstow 10 weeks later and not taken lightly.
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9th (7) (20/1 +20%) She'sasupermack
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20/1(+20%)
(7) She'sasupermack 20/1, Useful chaser who showed no ill effect from her fall when resuming winning ways in 5-runner handicap at Ayr (3m). Shorter trip no issue but career-high mark may well be.
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|F| (3) (9/1 +0%) Whatmore
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9/1(+0%)
(3) Whatmore 9/1, Proved a useful and consistent novice chaser last season and took his form to a new level when runner-up in 2 good quality handicaps at Ascot and Newcastle this term. Another bold showing expected.
LTO Selection:
13:55 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(2) Chantry House 0.83/1, Ended excellent novice chase campaign with Grade 1 successes at Cheltenham/Aintree Festivals. Easy win in a match at Sandown on return but disappointed in King George at Kempton. Headgear applied.
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2nd (4) (10/1 +29%) Santini
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10/1(+29%)
(4) Santini 10/1, Won this 2 years ago before just denied in Gold Cup in his peak years for Nicky Henderson but not the same force last season and made a low-key start for this yard in Grade 3 handicap here on return.
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3rd (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Aye Right
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4.5/1(+18%)
(1) Aye Right 4.5/1, Has developed into a very smart chaser and finally put an end to his status as one of the highest-achieving bridesmaids of recent times when narrow winner of Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle. Respected.
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4th (3) (66/1 +0%) Kauto Riko
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66/1(+0%)
(3) Kauto Riko 66/1, Winless since 2018 and went backwards from his reappearance when pulled up in Grade 3 handicap here on New Year's Day. Tough ask.
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5th (5) (3/1 +0%) Simply The Betts
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3/1(+0%)
(5) Simply The Betts 3/1, Major improver over fences during 2019/20 season. Shaped well on return for new yard and looked better than ever when runner-up off 153 in Grade 3 handicap here on New Year's Day. Should stay.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(3) Paisley Park 5/1, Dual winner of this and the Stayers' over this C&D but possibly not quite the force of old, finishing 5¼ lengths behind the reopposing Champ in the Long Walk at Ascot last month.
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2nd (1) (0.53/1 -6%) Champ
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(1) Champ 0.53/1, RSA Chase winner here who showed he's still equally as effective over hurdles when seeing off Thyme Hill (Paisley Park third) to win Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot last month. The one to beat.
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3rd (5) (14/1 +44%) Lisnagar Oscar
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14/1(+44%)
(5) Lisnagar Oscar 14/1, 2020 Stayers' hero over C&D but winless since, running partiuclarly poorly behind Champ and Paisley Park at Ascot last month. First-time cheekpieces will need to help spark a major revival.
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4th (2) (5/1 -25%) McFabulous
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5/1(-25%)
(2) McFabulous 5/1, Pair of Grade 2 wins last season. Creditable reappearance second to Stormy Island in Relkeel here on New Year's Day. Now steps up to 3m for just the second time in his career. Likely to go well.
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5th (4) (50/1 +50%) Dandy Mag
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50/1(+50%)
(4) Dandy Mag 50/1, Pretty smart hurdler at his best for Willie Mullin but has struggled in recent starts, including pulling up on Wincanton yard debut on Boxing Day. Not up to this level even if back to his best.
LTO Selection:
15:05 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(5) North Lodge 6.5/1, Well related son of Presenting who produced a professional display to see off a pair of previous winners in a close finish at Aintree (17f) in December. Will stay 2½m and open to further progress.
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2nd (3) (3.5/1 -40%) Balco Coastal
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3.5/1(-40%)
(3) Balco Coastal 3.5/1, Useful bumper winner who looks another potentially smart novice for his yard, showing a willing attitude to make it 2-2 over hurdles at Ludlow (15.8f) last month. Can progress again up in trip.
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3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) A Different Kind
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10/1(+0%)
(2) A Different Kind 10/1, Promising novice who landed both starts in bumpers and maintained his 100% record over hurdles when landing 4-runner event at Catterick (19.3f) 16 days ago. Remains open to further improvement.
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4th (6) (20/1 +0%) Picanha
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20/1(+0%)
(6) Picanha 20/1, Point/bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when landing a 21f maiden at Warwick in early December. More needed upped in grade here, but open to further improvement.
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|F| (4) (22/1 +21%) Harper's Brook
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22/1(+21%)
(4) Harper's Brook 22/1, £70,000 point winner. Third in a bumper and created a good impression when winning on his 2½m Carlisle hurdle debut in October, but failed to progress up in grade at Sandown last time.
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|U| (1) (0.8/1 +42%) Hillcrest
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0.8/1(+42%)
(1) Hillcrest 0.8/1, Big chasing type who completed a hat-trick over hurdles in 7-runner listed novice over C&D (soft) 4 weeks ago, asserting near finish after finding extra. Concedes weight all round but more to come.
LTO Selection:
15:40 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(6) Mullenbeg 8/1, Placed both starts in points, then cruised through to land a Ludlow bumper in ready fashion earlier this month. Looks a useful prospect for yard enjoying a tremendous season.
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2nd (3) (20/1 +0%) Fairy Gem
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20/1(+0%)
(3) Fairy Gem 20/1, Related to the smart chaser Angels Breath and made the ideal start when narrowly scoring from a poor tactical position at Plumpton last month. Open to improvement with a tongue strap applied.
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3rd (9) (28/1 -40%) Notnowlinda
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28/1(-40%)
(9) Notnowlinda 28/1, Bought for £85,000 after winning her sole Irish point in November. Pitched in at the deep end on Rules debut but worth keeping an eye on in the betting all the same.
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4th (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Flirtatious Girl
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4.5/1(+18%)
(1) Flirtatious Girl 4.5/1, From a successful NH family and started well in this sphere last season, making it 2 wins from 3 starts when seeing off 15 rivals in Sandown listed in March. 4 lb penalty but still much respected.
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5th (2) (66/1 +0%) Betty's Belle
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66/1(+0%)
(2) Betty's Belle 66/1, Schiaparelli filly who made a successful start at Warwick but seemed to find this grade beyond her when only tenth to Bonttay here a couple of months ago. Others preferred.
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6th (11) (50/1 -100%) Walk In The Storm
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50/1(-100%)
(11) Walk In The Storm 50/1, Walk In The Park filly who confirmed her debut promise at the second attempt when landing a Newcastle bumper 3 weeks ago. This step up in grade demands a step forward, though.
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7th (12) (40/1 +20%) Chic Avenue
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40/1(+20%)
(12) Chic Avenue 40/1, Showed promise amidst greenness when third on Wetherby debut but found a course listed too hot on New Year's Day. Yard won this last year but it's unlikely this one will stage a repeat.
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8th (7) (5/1 +9%) Nell's Bells
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5/1(+9%)
(7) Nell's Bells 5/1, Confirmed debut promise in no uncertain terms when powering away to land a Carlisle event by a wide margin 7 weeks ago. More than capable of making mark at higher level on that evidence.
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9th (10) (18/1 +0%) Tintern Abbey
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18/1(+0%)
(10) Tintern Abbey 18/1, Promising third at Punchestown last spring prior to making a winning start for Alastair Ralph in Ludlow bumper just before Christmas. Yet another in this field with the potential for better.
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10th (8) (2.25/1 +32%) Nos Na Gaoithe
2.25
2.25/1(+32%)
(8) Nos Na Gaoithe 2.25/1, Won 9-runner bumper at Sligo on debut in August. Better form when 5 lengths fifth of 12 in Navan listed just over 3 months later. Potential for better again for top yard which won this in 2020.
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|PU| (4) (3.5/1 -75%) Hidden Beauty
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3.5/1(-75%)
(4) Hidden Beauty 3.5/1, Kapgarde filly who looked a good prospect when breezing through to make a winning start at Ffos Las in November. That form might not be all that strong, but she has potential.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
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