Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th January 2023
There were 46 Races on Saturday 28th January 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Uttoxeter, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 9 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th January 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Comfort Zone 2/1, Useful Flat performer who impressed when making successful start over hurdles at Navan in November. Better form when third in Fairyhouse Grade 3 a week later and landed the odds in workmanlike fashion in a Grade 2 at Chepstow a month ago. Dixon Cove, a neck second that day, is 5 lb better off.
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2nd (3) (2.5/1 +9%) Scriptwriter
2.5
2.5/1(+9%)
(3) Scriptwriter 2.5/1, Useful on the Flat and looks set to reach an even higher level over hurdles, leaving behind the bare form of his Sedgefield win when landing 8-runner Cheltenham Grade 2 in November (by 2¼ lengths from Perseus Way). Tongue tie on and continued the excellent work when defying a lofty mark on the AW.
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3rd (7) (4/1 +11%) Dixon Cove
4
4/1(+11%)
(7) Dixon Cove 4/1, Placed all 3 starts in France (including in Grade 3 company) and having transferred to Paul Nicholls, she won her first 2 starts at Hereford and Aintree. Closed down the strong-travelling winner Comfort Zone at Chepstow a month ago and now 5 lb better off. More to come.
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4th (4) (50/1 +60%) Active Duty
50
50/1(+60%)
(4) Active Duty 50/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) in Ireland. Sold out of Stephen O'Donoghue's stable for 60,000 in October. Had wind surgery ahead of hurdles debut and promising start when third amidst inexperience at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Big step forward needed in this company, though.
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5th (2) (80/1 +0%) Mombasa
80
80/1(+0%)
(2) Mombasa 80/1, Useful 17f dual-hurdles winner in France (latterly at listed level) who changed hands for €250,000 in July. Nowhere near that level both starts for current connections so has a lot to prove.
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6th (6) (3/1 -20%) Jupiter Du Gite
3
3/1(-20%)
(6) Jupiter Du Gite 3/1, Hooded/tongue strap on when debut third in a French bumper last spring and he caused a major upset when making all on British/hurdles debut at Newbury last month. That performance is backed up by the clock and he's a smart juvenile in the making.
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7th (8) (150/1 +0%) Naeva
150
150/1(+0%)
(8) Naeva 150/1, Fair form in France, winning 3 claiming events in France (2 hurdle, 1 chase) since October. Strong suspicion she may prove vulnerable at this level of competition on her British debut, though.
LTO Selection:
11:40 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1)
17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(1) Stage Star 2.75/1, Challow Hurdle winner last season who boasts pair novice chase victories, either side of finishing runner-up in a Newbury Grade 2 in November. More on his plate now pitched into a competitive-looking handicap under top weight but further progress is a distinct possibility.
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2nd (4) (12/1 -33%) Datsalrightgino
12
12/1(-33%)
(4) Datsalrightgino 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler who opened his chase account at the second attempt in a 2m Chepstow novice handicap. Below par at Doncaster last time but it could be that moving back up in trip here will help and he's certainly not without a chance.
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3rd (3) (11/1 -38%) Unexpected Party
11
11/1(-38%)
(3) Unexpected Party 11/1, Progressive hurdler last season and promising start over fences when chasing home McFabulous on return at Exeter. Shade disappointing that he failed to land the odds in a 2½m Leicester novice last time but it's still early days and he remains of interest. Tongue strap applied.
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4th (8) (8/1 +0%) Panic Attack
8
8/1(+0%)
(8) Panic Attack 8/1, Three-time hurdles winner, including in a listed handicap here last spring, and made all in 3-runner novice chase at Huntingdon (2½m) on debut over fences. Performed to a similar level when third at Kempton last month and will need to raise her game if she's to land this prize.
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5th (5) (16/1 +20%) Llandinabo Lad
16
16/1(+20%)
(5) Llandinabo Lad 16/1, Useful hurdler who has made an encouraging start in this sphere, looking a tad laboured for a while but finding only a very promising 4-y-o too good in Hereford handicap (2m) on his latest start in December. Place possibilities with this step back up in trip a potentially good move.
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6th (7) (8/1 +11%) Malinello
8
8/1(+11%)
(7) Malinello 8/1, Quickly made into a fairly useful hurdler in 2020/21 and perfect start in this sphere after nearly 2 years off at Newcastle (23.4f) in November. By no means disgraced when third at Newbury since and merits respect for the yard that landed this race with Kildisart in 2019.
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7th (10) (4.5/1 +36%) Dalamoi
4.5
4.5/1(+36%)
(10) Dalamoi 4.5/1, Real chasing type who created an excellent impression when scoring on debut in this sphere at Kempton (20.5f). Followed that with a good effort in defeat at Chepstow and, provided his confidence hasn't been dented by an early fall last time, he should have a big part to play.
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8th (6) (33/1 +0%) Any News
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Any News 33/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who went close starting out over fences at Warwick on his reappearance last season. However, he was beaten a long way when returning from 12 months off at Wetherby on Boxing Day and now has a bit to prove.
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|U| (9) (100/1 -100%) Iamastar
100
100/1(-100%)
(9) Iamastar 100/1, Useful chaser for David Cottin in France last term who changed hands for €110,000 last spring. However, well held on return/debut for new yard at Ascot and opposable here, for all that he's been eased 5 lb.
11
|PU| (11) (4.5/1 -64%) Fire Dancer
4.5
4.5/1(-64%)
(11) Fire Dancer 4.5/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France for Guillaume Macaire and improved when making a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence in a handicap chase at Ludlow (2½m). 6 lb rise fair enough and very much of interest here with the likelihood of better to come.
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|PU| (2) (18/1 +28%) Fern Hill
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Fern Hill 18/1, Won twice over hurdles and runner-up 4 times over fences prior to deservedly getting his head in front in a Uttoxeter handicap chase (22.5f) in November. Put in his place off this mark at Kempton next time, though, and a similar outcome is likely here.
LTO Selection:
12:10 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(9) Back On The Lash 6/1, C&D winner who scored 4 times over fences last year, including over C&D. In reasonable form when last seen and should be primed for a big run after 76 days off.
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2nd (12) (16/1 +60%) Deise Aba
16
16/1(+60%)
(12) Deise Aba 16/1, Hard to predict and wasn't on a going day at Haydock last time. Others make more appeal.
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3rd (1) (2.5/1 +9%) Delta Work
2.5
2.5/1(+9%)
(1) Delta Work 2.5/1, High-class chasher who didn't need to be at best when winning 17-runner minor event chase (4/6) at Punchestown a couple of months ago. Looks set for another bold showing before defending his crown at the festival.
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4th (10) (28/1 +15%) Mortal
28
28/1(+15%)
(10) Mortal 28/1, Good fourth of 15 in this last eason but poor effort on only subsequent run and needs to bounce back after an 11-month absence.
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5th (4) (80/1 -60%) Francky Du Berlais
80
80/1(-60%)
(4) Francky Du Berlais 80/1, Found plenty for pressure when landing a second win in the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July. However, he has failed to fire since returning from a break and needs to bounce back in a major way.
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6th (5) (10/1 +44%) Snow Leopardess
10
10/1(+44%)
(5) Snow Leopardess 10/1, Proved some sight over the National fences when winning the 2021 Becher Chase. Doesn't quite seem the force of old but she could take to this discipline.
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7th (8) (12/1 -9%) Plan Of Attack
12
12/1(-9%)
(8) Plan Of Attack 12/1, 80/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24f, soft) 31 days ago, left behind before 2 out. Better known as a chaser and has run well over C&D in the past. Not discounted.
11
8th (11) (12/1 -33%) Singing Banjo
12
12/1(-33%)
(11) Singing Banjo 12/1, First run since leaving P. J. Rothwell when creditable short-head second of 17 to Delta Work in cross-country event (40/1) at Punchestown (24.8f, good to soft) 69 days ago. Not dismissed.
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9th (13) (8/1 -23%) Easysland
8
8/1(-23%)
(13) Easysland 8/1, One-time top quality performer in this sphere (winner of the Glenfarclas Chase at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival) but has failed to shine for Jonjo O'Neill.
6
|F| (6) (8/1 +11%) Foxy Jacks
8
8/1(+11%)
(6) Foxy Jacks 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, good fifth of 28 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Merits respect.
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|F| (3) (25/1 -25%) Roi Mage
25
25/1(-25%)
(3) Roi Mage 25/1, 50/1, 16¼ lengths third of 5 to Minella Indo in New Year's Day Chase at Tramore (22.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Others more persuasive.
15
10th (15) (33/1 +34%) Crealion
33
33/1(+34%)
(15) Crealion 33/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase (11/1) at Fontainebleau (21.9f, soft) 68 days ago, keeping on well. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Tricky assignment from out of the weights.
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11th (7) (12/1 +0%) Diesel D'allier
12
12/1(+0%)
(7) Diesel D'allier 12/1, Better than ever for new yard when edging out Potters Corner in C&D handicap in December 2021 and not disgraced behind Delta Work at the festival. Hasn't been seen since but still deserves respect.
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|PU| (2) (66/1 -230%) Minella Times
66
66/1(-230%)
(2) Minella Times 66/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24f, soft) 31 days ago. One-time classy chaser who might benefit from a try in this sphere, so he's one to consider.
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|RR| (14) (18/1 +73%) Legends Ryde
18
18/1(+73%)
(14) Legends Ryde 18/1, Three-time winner last term who got back on track when third of 10 in handicap chase here (20.6f) 50 days ago. Upped markedly in trip and visored.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(2) Editeur Du Gite 14/1, Improved into a very smart front-running chaser last season, a dual winner at around 2m at this venue prior to a solid fourth in the Grand Annual at the Festival. Cranked it up another notch when a surprise winner of the Desert Orchid last month, though was probably the only one to run to form.
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2nd (3) (2.5/1 -11%) Edwardstone
2.5
2.5/1(-11%)
(3) Edwardstone 2.5/1, A thoroughly likeable sort who took his winning sequence to 5 when landing the Arkle at the Festival. Beaten by Gentleman de Mee at Aintree but displayed top-class form when a commanding winner of the Tingle Creek on reappearance. Very rare jumping lapse when unseating rider in the Desert Orchid.
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3rd (4) (0.44/1 +29%) Energumene
0.44
0.44/1(+29%)
(4) Energumene 0.44/1, Top-class chaser who has met with defeat only one in his career over fences, that coming in a brilliant renewal of this race at its usual venue last year. Comfortable winner of the Champion Chase at the Festival and his reappearance win in the Hilly Way Chase confirms he's as good as ever.
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4th (1) (28/1 +44%) Amarillo Sky
28
28/1(+44%)
(1) Amarillo Sky 28/1, Progressive handicap chaser, ending 2022 with a brace of wins in November, latterly in clear-cut fashion at Newbury. This represents a marked jump in class and it's hard to make a compelling case for him.
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5th (5) (66/1 +0%) Funambule Sivola
66
66/1(+0%)
(5) Funambule Sivola 66/1, Progressed well in open company last season, taking the Game Spirit at Newbury, and put up a career best when second to Energumene in the Champion Chase. Things haven't gone to plan since and this a tough race to bounce back in.
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6th (6) (250/1 -25%) Sizing Pottsie
250
250/1(-25%)
(6) Sizing Pottsie 250/1, Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington who, having changed hands (for 95,000 gns) made most of good opportunity to land Ayr novice hurdle in October. Hasn't kicked on since, however, and was beaten a long way out back over fences last month. No appeal.
LTO Selection:
13:20 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(10) Il Ridoto 4.5/1, Useful novice chaser who has shaped well when strong-travelling fourth in Paddy Power Gold Cup and New Year's Day Handicap over C&D this term. Cheekpieces on 1st time now and merits plenty of respect.
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2nd (7) (3.5/1 +13%) Fugitif
3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(7) Fugitif 3.5/1, Looks more mature this season and has taken his form up a level, easily landing 12-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Big shout despite taking a 10 lb hike in the weights.
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3rd (16) (14/1 +44%) Precious Eleanor
14
14/1(+44%)
(16) Precious Eleanor 14/1, Signed off for last term with C&D success and back with solid efforts to make the frame at Market Rasen and Sandown. Enters calculations once more.
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4th (8) (11/1 +21%) Phoenix Way
11
11/1(+21%)
(8) Phoenix Way 11/1, Doubled his tally over fences at Ascot last January but was completing for the first time since when fourth of 12 to Fugitif in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f) 32 days ago. Not ruled out if building on that run.
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5th (14) (66/1 -32%) One True King
66
66/1(-32%)
(14) One True King 66/1, Scored at Market Rasen in September but well held both starts since and his jumping is continuing to look an issue.
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6th (12) (14/1 +13%) Nocte Volatus
14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Nocte Volatus 14/1, Took very well to fences last term, winning 3 times, and resumed with good second of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 38 days ago, headed after blunder at the last. Merits consideration.
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7th (6) (9/1 +25%) Karl Philippe
9
9/1(+25%)
(6) Karl Philippe 9/1, Resumed with 2m4f win at Wetherby in November and backed it up off 7 lb higher mark with second of 10 in handicap there 33 days ago. One for the shortlist.
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8th (17) (16/1 -14%) Guy
16
16/1(-14%)
(17) Guy 16/1, Comes here in good nick but he extended his run of placings when third at Ludlow in first-time cheekpieces last month. Bit more is needed to get back to winning ways.
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9th (9) (12/1 +25%) Silver Hallmark
12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Silver Hallmark 12/1, Grade 2 novice chase winner in January 2021. Lightly raced since and not disgraced when third of 12 to Fugitif in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f) 32 days ago. No forlorn hope.
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|U| (5) (18/1 -13%) Simply The Betts
18
18/1(-13%)
(5) Simply The Betts 18/1, Won the Plate over C&D in 2020 and creditable seventh in Paddy Power Gold Cup here on reappearance. Below par ninth back here last time however so more is needed.
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10th (3) (18/1 -13%) Coole Cody
18
18/1(-13%)
(3) Coole Cody 18/1, 3-time C&D scorer who got back to winning ways in 2-runner Grade 2 at Ascot (21f) in November by 10 lengths from Saint Calvados. Well-beaten fifth of 6 at Kempton 14 days ago but bounce back not ruled out here.
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11th (2) (66/1 +0%) Allmankind
66
66/1(+0%)
(2) Allmankind 66/1, Won 5 of his first 6 starts over fences, including the Old Roan Chase at Aintree last October. Disappointing since, though, and refused to settle when beating only one in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f) 32 days ago.
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|PU| (13) (6/1 +25%) Your Darling
6
6/1(+25%)
(13) Your Darling 6/1, Has an excellent record when fresh and an impressive scorer in 21f handicap chase at Ascot on his return in Novemer. Backed it up with solid fifth at Kempton off a 10 lb higher mark and ought to be in the shake-up eased 1 lb.
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|PU| (1) (12/1 +33%) Brave Seasca
12
12/1(+33%)
(1) Brave Seasca 12/1, Career best when easily winning 2m4f handicap chase at Aintree on return. Set a lot to do and not seen to best effect when 11th in New Year's Day Handicap over C&D since. Well worth another chance.
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|PU| (11) (22/1 +12%) Spiritofthegames
22
22/1(+12%)
(11) Spiritofthegames 22/1, Regular in competitive handicaps and arrives in good nick, not quite getting home when seventh over 3m2f here last time in first-time blinkers. Considered back at this trip now.
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|PU| (4) (33/1 +18%) Caribean Boy
33
33/1(+18%)
(4) Caribean Boy 33/1, Regained winning thread at Kempton (3m) last January but has a patchy record and below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 56 days ago. Needs his subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(4) Ahoy Senor 6.5/1, High-class chaser last term but has found the transition from top novice to contender at the highest level a bit of a struggle this season, unable to land any sort of blow in the King George VI Chase last month. Leaves him with a bit to prove at present.
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2nd (6) (8/1 -14%) Sounds Russian
8
8/1(-14%)
(6) Sounds Russian 8/1, Hasn't looked back since sent over fences, finding further progress to gain fourth success on return at Kelso (26f) in October. Undone in a messy Many Clouds Chase but able to express himself much better back in a bigger-field handicap when runner-up in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby since.
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3rd (2) (2.75/1 -22%) Noble Yeats
2.75
2.75/1(-22%)
(2) Noble Yeats 2.75/1, Top-class Irish chaser who landed the Grand National at Aintree last April. Back on track with easy success in listed event at Wexford in October and was better than ever returned to the scene of his finest hour when following up in Many Clouds 8 weeks ago. Serious chance.
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4th (3) (1.25/1 +23%) Protektorat
1.25
1.25/1(+23%)
(3) Protektorat 1.25/1, Expertly trained to gain a second Grade 1 success of his career in Betfair Chase on return (had another breathing operation in interim) at Haydock (25.6f, good to soft) 10 weeks ago. Will be tough to beat if he's in anything like the same form today.
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5th (1) (14/1 +0%) Frodon
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Frodon 14/1, Thoroughly likeable sort who defied top weight in a handicap for the fifth time in his career in Badger Beer at Wincanton on return. Went with his customary enthusiasm when third in the King George last month but the veteran of the party could be up against it today (won this in 2019).
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|PU| (5) (12/1 +40%) Dusart
12
12/1(+40%)
(5) Dusart 12/1, Highly promising novice hurdler during 2020/21 campaign and quickly made up into a very smart performer over fences last season, winning 3 of his 4 starts in that sphere. Presumably had a pipe-opener over hurdles here last month and has to be taken seriously back over fences today.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(5) Gold Tweet 14/1, Useful French performer who regained winning thread over hurdles at Fontainebleau (18.9f) in November. Matched that level when runner-up in minor event at Pau (17.4f) the following month but that form needs improving upon if he's to feature back up markedly in class/trip.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +0%) Dashel Drasher
3
3/1(+0%)
(4) Dashel Drasher 3/1, Tough and likeable sort who resumed with a 2½m win over hurdles at Aintree in November. Good second in Many Clouds Chase at that venue next time and hard to knock his solid second behind Marie's Rock in the Relkeel Hurdle here on New Year's Day. Can give another good account.
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3rd (2) (1.62/1 +1%) Paisley Park
1.62
1.62/1(+1%)
(2) Paisley Park 1.62/1, High-class hurdler who landed this race for the third time last year prior to a fine third in the Stayers' Hurdle in March. Proved the fire still burns bright this campaign, turning the tables on Champ when taking the Long Walk at Kempton on Boxing Day. Leading contender.
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4th (1) (7.5/1 +12%) Botox Has
7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(1) Botox Has 7.5/1, Landed Grade 2 National Spirit on final start last term and took his form up a notch this season, landing big-field Haydock handicap (3m) in November. Ran poorly in Relkeel Hurdle here 4 weeks ago but bounce back rates distinctly possible.
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5th (7) (20/1 -67%) Molly Ollys Wishes
20
20/1(-67%)
(7) Molly Ollys Wishes 20/1, Likeable mare who has built up a good strike rate, taking Wetherby mares' listed hurdle for second year running in October. Not in same form when last of 3 at Kempton in November though, and this assignment likely to demand a career best.
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6th (6) (66/1 +18%) Lord Accord
66
66/1(+18%)
(6) Lord Accord 66/1, Useful chaser who capitalised on some leniency from the assessor to score over 25f here in October prior to a solid second in the Badger Beer. Seemed to find competition too tough in Coral Gold Cup subsequently and this rates a stiff task returned to timber.
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|PU| (3) (3.2/1 +29%) Gelino Bello
3.2
3.2/1(+29%)
(3) Gelino Bello 3.2/1, Productive novice hurdle campaign culminated with success in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree (24.7f) in the spring. Promise in landing back-to-back novice chase events this term prior to falling in Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day. Remains with potential back in this sphere.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(9) Rock My Way 6/1, Winning Irish pointer who was unconsidered by the market (66/1) but looked a useful prospect nonetheless when runner-up on hurdling debut over C&D on New Year's Day, pulling miles clear of the remainder. Looks sure to improve and would be dangerous to discount.
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2nd (8) (1.25/1 +38%) Pembroke
1.25
1.25/1(+38%)
(8) Pembroke 1.25/1, Bumper winner on Rules debut last spring and has improved markedly with each of his 3 starts in this sphere, most recently running away with a Ludlow novice (15.8f, soft) in December. Looks ready for this step into graded company and he's a big player.
2
3rd (2) (14/1 +30%) Mofasa
14
14/1(+30%)
(2) Mofasa 14/1, Shaped like a stayer only start in bumpers and very much a useful novice in the making in this sphere, doing well to overcome a mistake to double his career tally over C&D in October. Disappointed sent off 4/9 favourite at Newcastle last time (lost shoe) so needs to get back on track.
1
4th (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Henri The Second
3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(1) Henri The Second 3.5/1, Looked a smart prospect when winning first 2 starts in bumpers last season and built on hurdling debut promise at Chepstow when going one better at Sandown (19.8f, soft) just over 8 weeks ago. More to come, and a first-time tongue strap is applied today.
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5th (7) (66/1 -65%) Moka De Vassy
66
66/1(-65%)
(7) Moka De Vassy 66/1, Excelled himself when runner-up in Triumph trial on this card 12 months ago. Not at that level in the Adonis a month later and offered little on return in Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Readily passed over.
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6th (6) (50/1 -25%) Doctor Brown Bear
50
50/1(-25%)
(6) Doctor Brown Bear 50/1, Too lit up in first-time tongue strap when mid-field in Fred Winter here last March and shaped as if needing the run after 10 months off in maiden at Limerick (16f, heavy) on Boxing Day. Unlikely he will be opening his account in this.
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7th (5) (10/1 +0%) Cruz Control
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Cruz Control 10/1, Fairly useful in bumpers (a winner on second start) and made the perfect start in this sphere with a stylish victory at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) last month. Sure to progress but this is a big ask on just his second outing over timber.
11
8th (11) (100/1 +20%) Way Out
100
100/1(+20%)
(11) Way Out 100/1, Off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt and displayed plenty of ability on first 2 starts in bumpers. Showed plenty to work on with a hood fitted when runner-up on hurdling debut at Taunton (19f, soft) earlier this month but work to do in the jumping department.
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9th (4) (11/1 -10%) Can You Call
11
11/1(-10%)
(4) Can You Call 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who ended last term with success in handicap chase at Catterick (19f). Stepped up on his reappearance when running out an impressive winner at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 4 weeks ago but will need to improve again to land this.
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10th (10) (12/1 +52%) War Soldier
12
12/1(+52%)
(10) War Soldier 12/1, Built on hurdles debut promise when landing a Newcastle maiden in November. Further progress when following up at Haydock (15.6f, soft) last month and while a good deal more will be needed at this level, he's not ruled out.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(6) Hacker Des Places 4/1, Ended last season in fine form under this rider, winning at Chepstow and Aintree with a solid third in the Imperial Cup at Sandown in between. Returned with good second at Ascot in October and this likeable sort shouldn't be ruled out.
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2nd (3) (4.5/1 -13%) Might I
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4.5/1(-13%)
(3) Might I 4.5/1, Proved himself a useful hurdler last term, finishing runner-up in 2½m Aintree Grade 1 on his final start. Raced too freely upped to 3m on return and now drops back significantly in trip. Remains a potentially smart handicapper.
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3rd (10) (3.5/1 +22%) Pikar
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(10) Pikar 3.5/1, Showed plenty of promise in three starts last term and comfortably bagged 2m novice hurdle at Chepstow on his return in October. Sent off a warm favourite for a competitive 20.5f handicap at Newbury 2 months later but never got involved. Evidently well regarded and return to 2m may help.
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4th (11) (3.33/1 +8%) Punctuation
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(11) Punctuation 3.33/1, Has upped his game since joining Fergal O'Brien and fitted with a tongue tie, making it 4 in a row when seeing off 8 rivals over C&D last month. Well on top at the finish on that occasion so a further 8 lb rise may not prevent him going in again.
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5th (12) (25/1 -39%) Hystery Bere
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(12) Hystery Bere 25/1, Made only a respectable return to action when 16 lengths fourth at Doncaster in November but the fact he was placed in this race 12 months ago makes him a dangerous one to discount.
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6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Nells Son
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(5) Nells Son 16/1, Useful hurdler and sound start over fences when second in 4-runner novices' handicap at Ayr (16.5f) in October. Seemed to find things happening too quickly when fourth at Carlisle (2m) since and now back hurdling. Cheekpieces go on.
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7th (8) (80/1 -60%) Front View
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(8) Front View 80/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but absent for nearly 2 years ahead of this return for a new stable. Could only consider if backed.
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8th (7) (20/1 -25%) Barrichello
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(7) Barrichello 20/1, Developed into a useful hurdler last term, including a 2m Haydock listed novice success. Placed in 3 small-field novice handicap chases this season but this looks more competitive back hurdling.
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9th (1) (50/1 -100%) Jason The Militant
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(1) Jason The Militant 50/1, Smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead and also bagged a listed race on the Flat in October 2021. Not at his best back hurdling at Tipperary in October but the ground was probably quicker than he cares for (best on soft/heavy). Sold for £50,000 last month.
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10th (9) (22/1 +12%) Takeit Easy
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(9) Takeit Easy 22/1, Improved again when winning over 2m at Wetherby in October 2021. Creditable efforts in defeat next 2 starts but he's been off for 13 months.
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11th (4) (40/1 -21%) Martator
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(4) Martator 40/1, Placed in Grade 1s in Auteuil in 2021 for Joel Boisnard but subsequently spent more than a year off the track and he capitulated rather tamely on his British debut at Sandown last month. This run should reveal more but he's tough to fancy on his latest effort.
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12th (2) (18/1 +28%) Camprond
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(2) Camprond 18/1, Hasn't taken to fences this winter but he's a really smart hurdler, including a win in a big-field handicap at the Punchestown Festival in April. Brought down early back hurdling at Kempton a fortnight ago.
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13th (14) (40/1 -60%) Malakahna
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(14) Malakahna 40/1, Progressive when racking up a hat-trick over hurdles around 2m last spring. Also successful twice on the Flat in the autumn but made a disappointing return to hurdles when remote seventh at Newbury in November. Bounce back needed.
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14th (13) (80/1 -100%) Fautinette
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(13) Fautinette 80/1, Unbeaten all 3 starts over hurdlesin France but has pulled up in an Aintree Grade 1 and Sandown mares' listed event since joining this stable. More realistic chance at this level but can only really be watched for now. Wears a first-time hood.
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15th (15) (25/1 +11%) Long Stay
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25/1(+11%)
(15) Long Stay 25/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in 2020 and returned from a long absence to finish placed in 2m handicaps at Perth and Newbury in the autumn. Remains unexposed but he is 6 lb out of the weights here.
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