There were 42 Races on Friday 15th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (6/1 -50%)Majborough |
6/1(-50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Majborough 6/1, Debut winner of Auteuil newcomers race last April and took a big step forward after 10 months off when 1¾ lengths third to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown 41 days ago. Has a fair bit more to offer for top yard. Won at Auteuil last April; first run since was a big one, when 3rd to Kargese in Grade. |
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2nd (14)  (4/1 +47%)Kargese |
4/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Kargese 4/1, Group 3 winner in France who has made a promising start for current yard, landing Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last month from a number of these including Storm Heart and Majborough. Respected for all others are likely to improve past her now. She just sets the standard among the Irish after Grade 1 win from many reopposing rivals. |
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3rd (10)  (10/1 +38%)Salver |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Salver 10/1, Has quickly developed into a useful juvenile hurdler, a ready winner of Grade 2 Finale at Chepstow in December before making it 4-4 with easy victory in 4-runner juvenile at Haydock 27 days ago. One to consider. 4-4 over hurdles and goes well in the mud; it's hard to say just how good he is. |
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4th (7)  (6/1 +40%)Nurburgring |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Nurburgring 6/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who has taken really well to hurdles, bagging Winter Festival Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Posted a good ¾-length third to Kala Conti in Leopardstown Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown later in December (not seen to best effect) and can't be ruled out after a break. Stayed on well in Grade 2 last time (a nose behind Kargese) and has each-way claims. |
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5th (12)  (7/2 +68%)Storm Heart |
7/2(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Storm Heart 7/2, A fairly useful 1½m scorer on the Flat in France and made a highly impressive winning hurdling debut at Punchestown in December. Very good 1¼ lengths second of 11 to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown since and he's open to further progress. The pick of Paul Townend. Won by a street on hurdle debut; just over 1l 2nd to Kargese in Grade 1 at Leopardstown. |
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6th (9)  (17/2 -55%)Salvator Mundi |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Salvator Mundi 17/2, Made a highly promising start when 1¾ lengths second to Sir Gino in listed newcomers hurdle at Auteuil last April for David Cottin. Subsequently bought by that one's connections and open to considerable improvement for new yard. Intriguing contender in first-time hood. Second to Sir Gino at Auteuil (1m7f Listed, heavy) last April, seen off only close home. |
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7th (1)  (11/2 +73%)Bunting |
11/2(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bunting 11/2, Successful on sole start on the Flat in France and has looked a very good prospect in this sphere, landing the odds with plenty to spare at Limerick before coming in 2¼ lengths fourth of 11 to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. Open to further improvement. Easy win at Limerick; 15-2, kept on well in fourth to Kargese for Grade 1 at Leopardstown. |
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8th (4)  (150/1 -50%)Ithaca's Arrow |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ithaca's Arrow 150/1, Took his form up a notch when getting off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in 5-runner juvenile at Newbury (16.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. Needs plenty more in this company, however. Improved to win well last time (heavy) but not sufficiently to think he's a player today. |
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9th (3)  (33/1 +0%)Highwind |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Highwind 33/1, Created a good impression sent hurdling, bagging 18-runner juvenile at Punchestown. Made mistakes when fair eighth of 11 to Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) next time so more is needed from this fair ex-French Flat winner. Jumping mistakes on both hurdle starts, winning first time but soundly beaten in Grade 1. |
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10th (2)  (25/1 -56%)Ethical Diamond |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ethical Diamond 25/1, Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner. Failed to meet expectations on his hurdling debut but took a big step forward when 5¼ lengths sixth of 11 to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. May do better still but down the pecking order for the yard. Useful Flat win; too free on hurdle debut and never placed to challenge when Grade 1 sixth. |
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|PU| (6)  (28/1 +30%)Mighty Bandit |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mighty Bandit 28/1, Emphatic debut winner of 2m Punchestown juvenile hurdle in November but failed to build on it when ninth in Listed juvenile at Leopardstown following month on his final run for Gordon Elliott. More needed after a break/breathing operation for new handler. Won hurdle debut by nearly 10l; nasal discharge next time; 420,000euros buy last month. |
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|PU| (13)  (66/1 -100%)Fratas |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Fratas 66/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and a five-time winner in 2023. Got off the mark at the first time of asking in this sphere in 11-runner juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. This demands plenty more but she's open to progress. Did well on Flat and won hurdle debut (2m, heavy) in November from a fairly useful rival. |
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With the notable omission of ante-post favourite Sir Gino, it might pay to side with SALVATOR MUNDI, who finished second to the former at Auteuil last April. He hasn't been seen since, but the fact Willie Mullins sends him straight here would suggest a bold bid is expected. His stablemates Kargese (winner), Storm Heart (second), Majborough (third) and Bunting (fourth) all met in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown, so it will be interesting to see how that quartet stacks up now sent over slightly further on a stiffer track. Nurburgring needs to pull out a bit more having hit the frame in a Grade 2 latest, but it would come as no surprise were he to find the required improvement. Salver, who made it four out of four over hurdles when landing the odds at Haydock, is no forlorn hope with conditions in his favour.
Willie Mullins saddled the first four home last year and holds all the aces again with 7 runners, MAJBOROUGH looking the pick after his fine start for the yard behind stablemate Kargese at Leopardstown. He's open to plenty of improvement and can come out on top. Salvator Mundi found only the absent Sir Gino too good in France on his debut 11 months ago and is an intriguing runner. Nurburgring and Salver are also in the mix.
There is an air of unfinished business about the Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Kargese, and MAJBOROUGH is selected to turn the tables.
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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(15)  (7/2 +50%)L'eau Du Sud |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) L'eau Du Sud 7/2, Useful hurdler (dual winner in France) who left his reappearance run in the Greatwood in his wake back from a break when runner-up behind Iberico Lord in last month's Betfair Hurdle. 6 lb rise for that effort looks fair and bold showing anticipated for yard who have won this 3 times since 2018. The form of his Betfair Hurdle second reads very well and he's a big player. |
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(6)  (4/1 +33%)King Of Kingsfield |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) King Of Kingsfield 4/1, Useful in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, excellent second in Grade 1 Royal Bond prior to comfortably opening his account in Leopardstown maiden. Another creditable effort when third behind Ballyburn and Slade Steel in Grade 1 latest and he's an intriguing handicap debutant for top yard. Third behind Ballyburn and Slade Steel last time and holds strong claims on that evidence. |
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(16)  (7/1 +56%)So Scottish |
7/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) So Scottish 7/1, Hurdles/chase winner who was still travelling strongly when departing 4 out in December Gold Cup here on penultimate start and ran a solid race when fourth back over hurdles at Leopardstown (2m) in February. That ought to have put him spot on for this and highly respected for shrewd outfit. Well handicapped on his chase form and promising hurdle run last month; very interesting. |
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(14)  (7/1 +65%)Faivoir |
7/1(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Faivoir 7/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing this race 12 months ago from Pied Piper and looks to be coming to the boil at just the right time again, running right up to best when caught on line in last week's Imperial Cup. Has to be respected from the same mark. Won this last year & went very close in Imperial Cup last Saturday; firmly in calculations. |
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(3)  (8/1 +33%)Magical Zoe |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Magical Zoe 8/1, Has quickly developed into a likeable mare and returned with success in listed hurdle at Gowran (2m) in September. Stepped up further in defeat since, second of 21 in ultra-competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m, soft) last month. Expected to give another bold showing. Runner-up in the Grade 2 mares' novice here last March and has continued the good work. |
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(2)  (10/1 +17%)Zenta |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zenta 10/1, Lightly-raced mare who was 3 from 4 over hurdles as a novice, third in last season's Triumph before landing Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Good third on return/chase debut in December and best effort yet when third in competitive handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest. Looks tailor-made for this. 4yo Grade 1 win last April; good third on handicap debut at Leopardstown; in with a chance. |
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(9)  (12/1 +0%)Absurde |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Absurde 12/1, Last season's Ebor winner who struggled faced with testing conditions back over hurdles at Christmas but much more like it when fourth behind Ballyburn in Grade 1 at Leopardstown last month. Promises to do better in this sphere, particularly now switched to handicaps. Paul Townend rides. Last year's Ebor winner who has potential off this mark in view of that Flat form. |
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(10)  (12/1 +25%)Risk Belle |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Risk Belle 12/1, Progressive last season and returned better than ever when landing Fairyhouse Grade 3 in December. Creditable third next time and very much caught the eye from an unpromising position when fifth in listed mares' handicap at Leopardstown (18f) last month. Sure to go well. Very close third in the Fred Winter last March; needs to build on this season's form. |
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(1)  (14/1 +0%)Pied Piper |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Pied Piper 14/1, Placed in the Triumph/this race at last 2 Festivals and highlighted his versatility when second in Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October. Small-field scenario never played to his strengths in Morgiana Hurdle in November and should give it his best shot again back from a break. Went close in this race last year; 2lb higher this time; every chance he'll be in the mix. |
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(8)  (14/1 +13%)Bialystok |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bialystok 14/1, Useful on Flat in France and enjoyed good first season over hurdles, winning 2 of his 4 starts. Plenty of creditable efforts to his name last summer and had yet to be asked for his effort when brought down 2 out at Leopardstown (2m) last month. Not discounted. 13-2, going well in midfield when brought down two out at Leopardstown; could be involved. |
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(13)  (20/1 +39%)Petit Tonnerre |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Petit Tonnerre 20/1, Useful hurdler who was much better than bare result when seventh in this race 12 months ago. Hasn't totally convinced with his jumping in handful of chase starts so far this term but mark has eased ahead of this return to hurdles and application of first-time visor could put an extra edge on him. Fair chasing form this season; 7th in this last year and now 4lb lower; each-way possible. |
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(19)  (28/1 +58%)Mr Freedom |
28/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Mr Freedom 28/1, Most consistent sort produced another thoroughly likeable display when landing 6-runner Plumpton handicap (15.9f) 11 days ago, leading final 100 yards and responding well. Should give it his best shot again but this understandably a whole lot more demanding under a penalty. Recent Plumpton winner; this is much hotter but caught the eye in last year's Fred Winter. |
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(7)  (40/1 -100%)Westport Cove |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Westport Cove 40/1, Bumper scorer and perfect start over hurdles when landing Thurles maiden (16.2f) in November. Struggled in Grade 1 next time but better efforts (fitted with a tongue tie) back in calmer waters more recently. Does need to raise his game again now handicapping, though. Merely 4th in Listed race latest, but second to ante-post Martin Pipe favourite previously. |
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(21)  (40/1 -21%)Afadil |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Afadil 40/1, Comfortable winner of a 2m handicap at the Ayr Scottish National meeting last spring and back on track equipped with cheekpieces in recent months, quickening well to take 13-runner Musselburgh handicap (15.5f) 6 weeks ago. Good value conditional again takes the ride and each-way possibilities. Decisive win at Musselburgh latest; very different track today but may have more to offer. |
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(18)  (50/1 -25%)Samui |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Samui 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was quickly back to form to land decent pot in listed company at Listowel (2m) in September. Effort proved short-lived when well-beaten in Grade 3 at Tipperary in October. Absent since and yard look to hold stronger contenders. Absent since below-par run last October but won big-field Listowel 4yo handicap previously. |
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(20)  (80/1 -21%)By Your Side |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) By Your Side 80/1, Naas juvenile hurdle winner (16.3f) 12 months ago who has plenty of creditable efforts to his name in big-field handicaps, including when filling runner-up spot at Fairyhouse/Leopardstown in December. Not discredited back at latter-named venue 6 weeks ago but this mark demands that bit more. Runner-up in two good races in December but his form needs to go to a new level today. |
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(22)  (100/1 -150%)Media Naranja |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Media Naranja 100/1, Flat/dual hurdles winner who dispelled a lesser run at Limerick in December when keeping on for fourth in mares' handicap hurdle at Leopardstown 6 weeks ago. More on her plate operating from out of the weights here, though. With a leading trainer but she's 4lb out of the handicap and improvement is needed. |
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Dan Skelton has landed the spoils in four of the past eight renewals, and L'EAU DU SUD is taken to further enhance that strike-rate. Treatment for ulcers saw the six-year-old travel with far more verve when a cracking second in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and that form reads well, with the third winning the Imperial Cup last weekend. Faivoir was narrowly denied in that Sandown contest, but took this prize for Skelton 12 months ago and shouldn't be far away if coping with the quick turnaround. Willie Mullins also boasts a fantastic record in this contest and has five chances of a seventh County success. Ebor hero Absurde could prove to be the pick of them, as an opening mark of 138 in this sphere looks far from insurmountable given his class on the level. Gordon Elliott's handicap debutant King Of Kingsfield is also sure to have his supporters having made the frame in a handful of Grade 1 events.
Plenty with solid claims and it may pay to take a chance on SO SCOTTISH. Still going well when falling over fences here earlier this term, he teed himself up nicely for a tilt at this with a good fourth over hurdles at Leopardstown 6 weeks ago and his mark looks a workable one for a yard that has already hit the target this week. The improving King of Kingsfield, now handicapping, and Betfair Hurdle second L'eau du Sud are other key players. Risk Belle and Absurde are also shortlisted.
Dan Skelton has a tremendous record in this and L'EAU DU SUD (nap) can go one better than when an excellent second in the Betfair Hurdle
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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(10)  (2/1 +56%)Readin Tommy Wrong |
2/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Readin Tommy Wrong 2/1, Authorized gelding who went 4-4 and looked a smart prospect when a rallying winner of 7-runner Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle at Naas (20f, soft) 63 days ago. Big player with this longer trip likely to yield further improvement. Grade 1 winner over 2m4f latest and there are 3m winners in the family; hard to knock. |
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(6)  (9/2 +44%)Gidleigh Park |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gidleigh Park 9/2, From a good family and has done everything right so far, going 3-3 over hurdles in Classic Novices' Hurdle here (20.2f, good to soft) in January. Has a good attitude. Bright prospect. Unbeaten in four, latterly a Grade 2 here over 2m4f when they went no pace; exciting. |
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(2)  (6/1 +40%)Captain Teague |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Captain Teague 6/1, Third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and has translated all that ability to hurdles, winning Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow on first attempt and Challow Hurdle at Newbury (20.5f) in December. Can make his presence felt with his stamina drawn out more. Third in the Champion Bumper and already a Grade 1-winning hurdler; major chance. |
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(4)  (8/1 -14%)Dancing City |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dancing City 8/1, Has improved a chunk with each of his three hurdling runs, landing Grade 1 at Leopardstown (2m6f) last month by over a length from stablemate Predators Gold. Should be suited by this extra distance and capable of better still. Big shout. Brings strong form claims after winning the 2m6f Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival. |
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(7)  (10/1 -43%)High Class Hero |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) High Class Hero 10/1, Sulamani gelding who maintained his unbeaten record under Rules when bagging conditions event at Thurles (22.5f) in January. Earlier landed listed novice at Limerick in October. Very much one to consider on his first go over 3m. Lacks the wow factor but he keeps on winning; contesting his first Graded race. |
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(3)  (12/1 +57%)Chigorin |
12/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chigorin 12/1, Proved well suited by suited by step up in trip when emphatic winner of 8-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, heavy) 90 days ago. In good hands and can progress further with his stamina drawn out more. Lightly raced and won his maiden over 2m7f, so won't fail for a lack of stamina. |
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(9)  (16/1 -33%)Lecky Watson |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lecky Watson 16/1, Useful bumper scorer who made a winning hurdles bow at Thurles (23f) in November. Built considerably on that when placed in Navan Grade 2 and Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle at Naas (20f, soft) since. Hood on for 1st time and can't be dismissed. Promises to be suited to a 3m slugfest should his jumping stand the test; first-time hood. |
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(8)  (16/1 +0%)Johnnywho |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Johnnywho 16/1, Successful in a Taunton bumper and 2½m Carlisle novice hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules. Fine fourth in the Challow at Newbury (20.5f) after but well below that level when occupying same position in Grade 2 here since. Needs to bounce back on his first try at 3m. Has come up shy in two Graded 2m4f races but he's crying out for this stamina test. |
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(15)  (18/1 +28%)The Jukebox Man |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) The Jukebox Man 18/1, Point winner who has made an excellent start under Rules, winning a bumper and 2 hurdles (all at Ffos Las on testing ground). Posted an excellent 1¾ lengths third of 9 to Captain Teague in Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, soft) last time so needs considering. Placed in the Grade 1 Challow and he's a highly likely improver now sent up to 3m. |
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(11)  (22/1 +12%)Search For Glory |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Search For Glory 22/1, Very useful hurdler who secured a third win this season in 3-runner Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novices' Hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy) 29 days ago. More is needed in this company, though. Blinkers on for 1st time. Pulled up in this last year when 33-1; three wins this campaign but again looks opposable. |
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(14)  (33/1 +0%)Stellar Story |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Stellar Story 33/1, Dual bumper winner who also made a successful hurdling debut at Navan in November. Has taken his form up a level since, cheekpieces on for first time when 11 lengths fourth to Dancing City in Grade 1 at Leopardstown (22.4f, soft) 41 days ago. This asks for more, though. Limitations exposed last time but 3m around Cheltenham might be up his street. |
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(13)  (40/1 +20%)Spread Boss Ted |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Spread Boss Ted 40/1, On an upward curve and went 2-3 in this sphere in 4-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 51 days ago. This is a whole different ball game but he's open to further progress on his first go at 3m. Takes a rise in class; first run over 3m and his pedigree doesn't exactly scream stamina. |
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(5)  (200/1 -60%)Dripsey Moon |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dripsey Moon 200/1, Dual point winner who looked potentially useful when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth in August. Shaped well in defeat under a penalty but has had his limitations exposed since, cheekpieces on when fifth of 12 in Premier Hurdle at Kelso (18.1f) last time. Easily passed over. Looking exposed now and would be getting lumps of weight off some of these in a handicap. |
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Readin Tommy Wrong has continued to improve with each start, causing a minor surprise when taking the Lawlor's Of Naas in January, and the manner of that performance suggested there would be more to come when stepping up further in trip. Dancing City rose to prominence for this contest at the Dublin Racing Festival and is another solid contender, along with the unbeaten High Class Hero. That said, the vote goes to the outsider of the Willie Mullins quartet in LECKY WATSON. Fourth in the Champion Bumper last season, his hurdling debut success at Thurles earmarked him as being suited to this event and subsequent efforts over shorter distances, including when runner-up to Supreme hero Slade Steel at Navan, offer plenty of encouragement. The addition of a hood may also benefit him. Captain Teague, who was one place ahead of the selection last year, won the Challow with something to spare at Newbury and gives the impression he will take another step forward. Similar comments apply to Gidleigh Park, who maintained his unbeaten record here on Trials Day.
READIN TOMMY WRONG maintained his unbeaten record in the manner of a high-class staying prospect in the Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle in January and, with this longer trip likely to yield further improvement, he makes plenty of appeal. High Class Hero is also unbeaten under Rules and is expected to relish a greater test of stamina, while Captain Teague and Dancing City are others to note in an interesting renewal.
Lots have chances but CHIGORIN appeals as a horse with lots more to offer and a test of this nature should be right up his ally.
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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(4)  (10/11 +17%)Galopin Des Champs |
10/11(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Galopin Des Champs 10/11, Most impressive when seeing off Bravemansgame in this 12 months ago. Suffered defeats to Fastorslow at Punchestown on his next 2 starts but back to his best when winning Savills and Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown this winter, beating Fastorslow by 4½ lengths in the latter. Hard to beat. Clear win in the 2023 running; beaten twice by Fastorslow since but gained revenge latest. |
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(6)  (13/2 +35%)Gerri Colombe |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gerri Colombe 13/2, Dual Grade 1 novice chase winner last term. Bagged another success at the highest level when edging out Envoi Allen on his Down Royal return but his Gold Cup aspirations took a significant dent when no match for Galopin des Champs in the Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas. Given time since. Big gap between him and Galopin Des Champs on latest 3m run; stiffer stamina test can suit. |
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(3)  (8/1 -100%)Fastorslow |
8/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fastorslow 8/1, Inflicted defeats on Galopin des Champs in Grade 1s at Punchestown in April and November of 2023 but last year's Gold Cup winner saw him off by 4½ lengths in the Irish version at Leopardstown (3m, soft) last month. Had wind surgery since then. Should go well but might find his old rival too strong. Reliable; has beaten Galopin Des Champs in 2 of their last 3 clashes; this test can suit. |
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(1)  (14/1 +30%)Bravemansgame |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bravemansgame 14/1, Last season's King George hero was clear of the rest when second to Galopin des Champs in this last year. A bit below that level when runner-up on all 3 outings this term, although he wasn't helped by being hampered by the departing Shishkin when 1½ lengths second to Hewick in King George latest. King George winner in 2022; outstayed by Galopin Des Champs when 2nd in this last year. |
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(2)  (14/1 +44%)Corach Rambler |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Corach Rambler 14/1, Fended off Fastorslow to land a second successive win in Ultima at last year's Festival and followed up in the Grand National at Aintree. Off since finishing a respectable 15½ lengths third of 4 in the Betfair at Haydock in November and needs improvement to get seriously competitive at this level. Won the Ultima in 2022 and 2023, then the National in style last April; still unexposed. |
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(9)  (16/1 +20%)L'homme Presse |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) L'homme Presse 16/1, Top-class chaser who was off for over a year after a late unseat in last season's King George but his comeback win at Lingfield in January suggests he retains his ability. Not seen to best effect over 21f on a right-handed track when second to Pic d'Orhy in Ascot Chase since and this more suitable. Won 3m novice at this meeting in 2022; up in trip against best opposition tackled so far. |
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(8)  (16/1 +68%)Jungle Boogie |
16/1(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jungle Boogie 16/1, Won bumper, hurdle and chase on first 3 starts for Willie Mullins. Lost unbeaten record when fourth in 2m Cork Grade 2 on return from long absence in December but quickly back to winning ways when stepped up to 23f at Tramore (Grade 3) on New Year's Day. A lot more needed here but he is unexposed. Had just five runs; narrow Grade 3 win over 2m7f in January doesn't advance claims today. |
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(10)  (18/1 +73%)Monkfish |
18/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Monkfish 18/1, Highly promising novice chaser in 2021 who has shown he's still capable of smart form back hurdling since returning from a long absence last spring, winning 3m Galway Grade 2 on reappearance in January. This a big ask back chasing but he goes well on testing ground. Won his Festival runs in 2020 and 2021, both at 3m; had just 3 runs in last 3 years. |
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(5)  (25/1 -25%)Gentlemansgame |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gentlemansgame 25/1, Has quickly established himself on the staying chasing scene, having only his third start over fences when claiming the scalp of Bravemansgame in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, heavy) in November. Not seen since but no surprise were he to progress again for a trainer who has won this before. Smart staying h'dler; improved chase form when beating Bravemansgame (who gave 6lb) latest. |
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(11)  (33/1 +18%)Nassalam |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Nassalam 33/1, Has reacted very positively to blinkers, producing a really smart performance when turning the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (heavy) over Christmas into a procession. A different kettle of fish trying to dominate a field of this calibre but not ruled out if the ground is similarly testing. Proved his stamina in fine style in the Welsh National but both recent wins were on heavy. |
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(12)  (40/1 +20%)The Real Whacker |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) The Real Whacker 40/1, 3-3 in novice chases here last season, culminating with a narrow defeat of Gerri Colombe at this meeting. Hasn't been able to take it up another notch this term, his fourth to Hewick in King George and second in Cotswold here suggesting he'll come up short unless a visor sparks improvement. 3-3 over fences here last term, including 3m novice win at this meeting; needs improvement. |
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Last year's hero GALOPIN DES CHAMPS put an underwhelming John Durkan effort behind him, when he was defeated for the second time by Fastorslow, when producing a breathtaking performance to hammer Gerri Colombe in the Savills Chase. His Cheltenham preparation continued to go to plan when he then got his revenge on Fastorslow to lift the Irish Gold Cup for a second time and he can follow in the hoofprints of Al Boum Photo, who won back-to-back Gold Cups for Willie Mullins in 2019/2020. Fastorslow has made great strides since being touched off by Corach Rambler in the Ultima here 12 months ago and is a serious player. Runner-up when attempting to defend his King George crown at Kempton over Christmas, and in this race last year, Bravemansgame looks the pick of the home team, although Gentlemansgame beat him in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby and he will need to take a big step forward on the form he has shown this season.
After a couple of defeats GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has reestablished himself as the best around in this division with Grade 1 wins at Leopardstown on his last 2 starts (particularly impressive on the first occasion) and can emulate former stablemate Al Boum Photo and become the ninth dual winner of jump racing's Blue Riband. Fastorslow, who beat the selection twice last year and chased him home at Leopardstown last month, can fill the forecast spot ahead of last year's runner-up Bravemansgame.
There shouldn't be much between GALOPIN DES CHAMPS and Fastorslow but last year's winner looks the one to beat.
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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(5)  (11/8 +39%)Its On The Line |
11/8(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Its On The Line 11/8, Runner-up in this prior to making all in the Champion Hunters' Chase at Punchestown last April. Won both starts this term at the expense of both Ferns Lock and Billaway. Strong finisher who will be well suited by a test of stamina, so boasts leading claims. Would have been a rare 6yo winner when going close last year; prolific since. |
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(3)  (7/2 -27%)Ferns Lock |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ferns Lock 7/2, Classy, consistent sort who jumps well and arrives at the top of his game having coasted to success at Thurles 54 days ago. Has suffered defeat to Its On The Line this term but expected to be in the mix turning for home and deserves plenty of respect. An emerging force in this division but stamina will be tested over this longer distance. |
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(1)  (11/2 +15%)Billaway |
11/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Billaway 11/2, Hardened veteran who is making his fifth appearance in this event (won the 2022 renewal and runner-up on other two completed outings). Showed he retains just about all of his ability this season, finishing well from a long way back when just denied by Its On The Line last month, so should go well. Regular in this race; usually preps at Naas and that run last month was encouraging. |
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(6)  (15/2 -15%)Premier Magic |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Premier Magic 15/2, Likeable type who belied huge odds to take last year's renewal with a fluent display of jumping. Has landed the odds readily in a couple of points since, so everything is in place for a bold defence. No fluke about his 66-1 win 12 months ago and he has won all three subsequent starts. |
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(12)  (8/1 +50%)Sine Nomine |
8/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Sine Nomine 8/1, Has a likeable profile both in points and under Rules, already a three-time winner in hunters, easily scoring at Wetherby last time. Smooth-traveller who should be suited by the nature of this event, so capable of putting up a bold showing. Impressive last time and could be progressive enough to hold her own at this level. |
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(9)  (20/1 -43%)Samcro |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Samcro 20/1, Has won 5 of his 6 starts in points since last seen under Rules and he was a class act in his day (dual Festival winner), so hard to rule out having his first go in this sphere. Former class act who has got his mojo back in points; might get outstayed when it matters. |
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(7)  (28/1 -12%)Quintin's Man |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Quintin's Man 28/1, Multiple point winner who has scored twice in hunters and ran well at Haydock last time. One of the least exposed in this field, so progress can't be ruled out. Progressive 7yo who has won over C&D; running well and could join the party. |
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(10)  (33/1 +34%)Shantou Flyer |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Shantou Flyer 33/1, Third in last year's renewal and has shown he retains ability this season. Step back up in trip will suit, but he's firmly into the twilight of his career now and despite a couple of recent point wins others are preferred. Placed three times in this but, now a 14yo, his chance of winning this has probably passed. |
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(11)  (50/1 -150%)Time Leader |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Time Leader 50/1, Fairly useful chaser with an excellent strike rate in hunters, completing a hat-trick in this sphere when scoring comfortably at Hereford 46 days ago. Others have achieved more but there's every chance he'll give his running. Record of 5-7 in hunter chase and his close fifth at Aintree last season bodes well. |
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(2)  (66/1 -32%)D'jango |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) D'jango 66/1, Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters lately, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick. Inadequate test at Haydock last time, so should be back on track, but others have better form. Has done well since switched to hunter chases but placed at best if he's lucky. |
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(8)  (80/1 -100%)Ramillies |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ramillies 80/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who has tasted success in points. Has finished weakly the last twice though and is hard to make much of a case for. Still useful on his day but he ran no race at all at Gowran only last week. |
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(4)  (150/1 +0%)From The Heart |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) From The Heart 150/1, Ungenuine type who has been running quite well in points of late but looks out of his depth in this. Nothing in his profile - under rules or between the flags - to believe he'll be a factor. |
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Unbeaten under Rules and in the point-to-point sphere since emerging as a surprise winner of this race last year, Premier Magic is a good place to start with his proven ability to handle the hustle and bustle of the Festival a valuable asset. However, as is the case with several others, the ability to handle truly testing ground at this level is a cause for concern and he might struggle to uphold the form with last year's runner-up Its On The Line, who is more proven on heavy. Even so, it is the lightly-raced FERNS LOCK who shades the vote. He finished half a length behind Its On The Line at Down Royal's Christmas fixture and can turn the form around now he's effectively 7lb better off with Its On The Line when taking into account jockey claims. Billaway rates the pick of the other Irish contenders.
ITS ON THE LINE has edged out both Ferns Lock and Billaway already this season and this stiff test of stamina (in testing conditions) is only likely to aid his cause, so he's fancied to confirm superiority over that pair, who boast solid claims of their own. Premier Magic has done nothing wrong since taking this prize at the expense of the selection in 2023, so he also warrants a strong mention.
This could be more open the betting suggests and a chance is taken on SINE NOMINE, an improving mare with the wind in her sails.
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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(1)  (15/8 -88%)Dinoblue |
15/8(-88%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dinoblue 15/8, Has thrived since finishing second in last year's Grand Annual, winning next 4 starts, notably when beating the males in Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas. Winning run came to an end when chasing home El Fabiolo in Dublin Chase there since but still produced a very smart effort. Hard to beat. Good form claims on 2m1f chase form; one run over 2m4f, over hurdles in April 2022. |
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(2)  (5/2 +38%)Allegorie De Vassy |
5/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Allegorie De Vassy 5/2, Dual Grade 2 winner last season and was also an excellent second in this race when beaten favourite. As good as ever when winning 2 of her 3 starts this term, including when beating Riviere d'Etel by 4 lengths in listed chase at Naas 5 weeks ago. Sure to go well again. Versatile trip-wise and was a very good second in this race last March; solid contender. |
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(8)  (3/1 +33%)Limerick Lace |
3/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Limerick Lace 3/1, Smart chaser who's won 2 of her 3 starts this season, making most of a good opportunity in listed event at Doncaster when last seen in December. Arrives on the up and may yet do better still, so she's an intriguing contender in receipt of weight off the Mullins pair. Turned a corner with wide-margin 2m2f and 2m4f wins either side of useful second; involved. |
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(11)  (7/1 +65%)Riviere D'etel |
7/1(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Riviere D'etel 7/1, Ended a lengthy losing streak when beating a below-par Allegorie de Vassy by a wide margin in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. Beaten by that rival at Naas next time and again found one too good in Grade 2 at Gowran since. Probably better going the other way around (tends to jump right). Four wins from 15 chase starts; still involved when falling 3 out in this race last year. |
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(6)  (18/1 +55%)Instit |
18/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Instit 18/1, Useful chaser at best but just the one respectable effort this season and looks firmly up against it. Well held by stablemate Allegorie De Vassy on 3 runs this winter; big turnaround is needed. |
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(5)  (25/1 -25%)Carole's Pass |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Carole's Pass 25/1, Improving novice chaser who won a 5-runner listed event at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) in good style last month. Seemed to be suited by the step up to 3m that day, however, so opposable back down in trip at this much higher level. Improved with the step up to 3m at Exeter recently; tough task at weights but improving. |
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(10)  (33/1 +67%)Pink Legend |
33/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pink Legend 33/1, Decent strike rate over fences and placed in the last 2 renewals of this but arrives with a bit to prove after dismal efforts at Huntingdon and Exeter. Ground to make up on Allegorie De Vassy on last year's run in this race; pulled up latest. |
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(9)  (33/1 -32%)Marsh Wren |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Marsh Wren 33/1, Prolific over hurdles and has looked a natural switched to fences this season, winning 3 of her 4 starts, including listed chase at Thurles 3 weeks ago. A big step forward is required to get involved in this, however. Has moved steadily in the right direction at 2m4f-2m6f but this is a tough task. |
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(3)  (40/1 -21%)Harmonya Maker |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Harmonya Maker 40/1, Career best when winning 6-runner Grade 2 mares chase at Thurles (20.2f, heavy, 10/3) in January but that was a weak race for the grade and could manage only third when 5¼ lengths behind Marsh Wren in listed chase there since. Firmly up against it under a penalty. Below best behind Marsh Wren last time and has more to do than for Grade 2 win in January. |
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(7)  (100/1 +0%)Kestrel Valley |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kestrel Valley 100/1, Likeable front runner who gained second success for this yard in comfortable fashion at Ludlow (25.5f, heavy) in January. Good 8½ lengths third of 5 to Carole's Pass in listed chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) since but this looks too tough. Made the running for all four chase wins; lots to find at the weights on rare 2m4f run. |
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Second in the race last year, Allegorie De Vassy warmed up for her bid to go one better by defeating the reopposing Riviere D'etel at Naas last month. She can confirm that form, but DINOBLUE, who has improved tenfold since filling the runner-up spot in the Grand Annual 12 months ago, might prove to be too strong. Having landed a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over the festive period, she was no match for El Fabiolo in the Dublin Chase last month. Stamina is unlikely to pose an issue over this longer trip and the top-rated daughter of Doctor Dino can get back on track against her own sex. The manner in which Limerick Lace won the Silver Vase at Doncaster would suggest she ought to be more than capable of making her mark at this higher level, along with stablemate Brides Hill, who also gained Listed honours when winning at Huntingdon in January. Marsh Wren launched a successful Irish raid when winning at Thurles 22 days ago and she is another to consider.
DINOBLUE had her winning run ended only by the top-class El Fabiolo in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown last time and this looks hers for the taking back against her own sex with the longer trip unlikely to be an issue. Her stablemate Allegorie de Vassy was an excellent second in this last season and can fill the same spot again, with Limerick Lace a clear best of the rest.
Dinoblue has stamina to prove and last year's runner-up ALLEGORIE DE VASSY is preferred. Limerick Lace can also go well.
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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(13)  (10/3 +45%)Waterford Whispers |
10/3(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Waterford Whispers 10/3, Off the mark at the second attempt after 7 months off at Galway in October and took a big step forward when following up at Fairyhouse in December, well suited by increase in trip. Improved further when runner-up on handicap bow at Leopardstown later that month and capable of better still. Unexposed 6yo; should have more to offer and looks an ideal type for this race; respected. |
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(5)  (4/1 -14%)Quai De Bourbon |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Quai De Bourbon 4/1, Fourth on second start in France for Y. Fouin and looked a smart stayer in the making when winning big-field maiden at Naas on his Irish debut (after 13 months off). Made to work hard when following up at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) last time and he remains unexposed sent handicapping upped in trip. Ex-French youngster who is 2-2 since joining Willie Mullins; unexposed; has to be feared. |
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(6)  (5/1 +55%)Better Days Ahead |
5/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Better Days Ahead 5/1, Completed a simple task when getting off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse in November and showed improved form in defeat in stronger company on next 2 starts, conceding 15 lb to Asian Master (fourth in Supreme) when runner-up at Navan in January. Folly to discount on handicap debut. Ran well behind subsequent Supreme winner Slade Steel on penultimate start; possibilities. |
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(14)  (7/1 +56%)Ocastle Des Mottes |
7/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Ocastle Des Mottes 7/1, Much improved once sent handicapping for Gabriel Leenders in France and bagged 2m2f handicap at Auteuil in June. Failed to live up to his billing making his first start outside France at Newbury last month (took a while to be reshod at start) so it would be unwise to overlook him here. Ex-French 5yo who has stamina to prove over this trip on second start for Willie Mullins. |
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(9)  (10/1 +17%)Answer To Kayf |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Answer To Kayf 10/1, Made the most of a return to a lower grade when doubling his tally over hurdles at Naas (19.1f, heavy) last month. Lightly raced for his age, he could have more to offer now stepping into handicap company for the first time. Has built up a good partnership with John Shinnick this term; holds very solid claims. |
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(10)  (10/1 +50%)What's Up Darling |
10/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) What's Up Darling 10/1, Improved plenty from his hurdling debut to overcome the step up in class when landing Grade 3 at Navan in November and has run well on both subsequent starts, albeit unable to justify short odds at Gowran last time. Step up in trip promises to suit, so plenty to like on handicap bow. Pedigree and other factors suggest this step up in trip is well worth exploring. |
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(8)  (14/1 +30%)Yeats Star |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Yeats Star 14/1, Doubled his tally at Punchestown in November and has made a good start to life in handicaps, improving further upped another 4f in trip when third of 22 to Maxxum at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) last month. 1 of 7 for this yard. Ties in with Waterford Whispers on penultimate effort; consistent and steadily progressive. |
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(4)  (16/1 -146%)No Ordinary Joe |
16/1(-146%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) No Ordinary Joe 16/1, Has been brought along gradually this season and very much caught the eye when third at Kempton (21f, soft) last month, ridden as though there's other races in mind. Finished a fine second in this corresponding event last year, but stable form is a major worry this time. Signs of a return to form last month; good second off only 1lb lower in this race in 2023. |
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(3)  (16/1 +0%)Sonigino |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sonigino 16/1, Three wins last season and built on good in-frame efforts in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow and Greatwood at Cheltenham in autumn when scoring at Aintree in December. Disappointed (and looked less than resolute off the bridle) in the Lanzarote last time but hopefully that was just a one-off. Solid effort in major handicap here in November; generally progressive; still of interest. |
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(17)  (18/1 +73%)Mel Monroe |
18/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Mel Monroe 18/1, Has seemingly reached her limit in form terms, no match for her stablemate when 15¾ lengths third of 6 to Brighterdaysahead in listed hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy) last month. More required on her second handicap start. Ran well over 2m4f here in October; no further progress since; others preferred. |
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(7)  (28/1 +15%)Jay Jay Reilly |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Jay Jay Reilly 28/1, Sprang a 33/1 surprise back hurdling for the first time in nearly 2 years when taking the competitive Lanzarote at Kempton in January. That effort possibly left a mark as he finished well held at Ascot 5 weeks later and this is an even tougher assignment. Successful in major handicap at Kempton under Tristan Durrell on penultimate outing. |
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(11)  (28/1 +44%)Angels Breath |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Angels Breath 28/1, Jumping has proved an issue in pair of outings over fences this term but more like it back hurdling the last twice, needing the emphasis a bit less on stamina when fifth at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) last month. This a completely different kettle of fish, however. 0-7 for current yard and it's hard to envisage him landing this hot contest aged ten. |
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(15)  (33/1 +18%)Sequestered |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Sequestered 33/1, Dual hurdles winner this season but wasn't seen to best effect on handicap debut when tenth of 22 at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) last month. Big outsider once again. Successful twice over 2m4f this term but recent efforts suggest he can be opposed. |
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(2)  (50/1 -100%)Hollow Games |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hollow Games 50/1, Good third in Galway Plate back in August but well below that level on all 3 subsequent starts (running poorly when unseating at Leopardstown last month). Needs this switch to hurdling to spark some sort of revival. Switches back to hurdles from fences; third off just 1lb lower in this race two years ago. |
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(18)  (50/1 -25%)Bingoo |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Bingoo 50/1, Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when winning 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) on Boxing Day reappearance. Came up short bidding for a 4-timer at Kelso earlier this month and unlikely to be troubling the judge in this company. Generally productive but his form dipped sharply in major handicap at Kelso last time. |
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(22)  (66/1 +34%)Jason The Militant |
66/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Jason The Militant 66/1, One-time very smart hurdler for Henry de Bromhead but little impact for current yard, failing to build on the glimmer of promise he showed at Haydock when down the field at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Best watched back up in trip. Formerly useful; record for current stable is far from convincing; new headgear. |
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(1)  (66/1 +0%)Magic Tricks |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Magic Tricks 66/1, Doubled his tally over hurdles at Down Royal in November. Probably still in form following a 9-week break when twelfth in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown (16f, soft) last month and that should have at least blown away any cobwebs. Exposed sort who is vulnerable off top weight and has something to prove over the new trip. |
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(21)  (66/1 +0%)Shared |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Shared 66/1, Took well to hurdling for this yard last season and improved again to win 2m Chepstow handicap on reappearance in October. Ran creditably after 5 months off when third at Newbury earlier this month but perhaps found the Imperial Cup at Sandown (16f, soft) too competitive 6 days ago. Worth a crack at 2m4f but still has something to prove in strongly contested handicaps. |
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(23)  (80/1 +20%)Russian Ruler |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Russian Ruler 80/1, Evidently not been the easiest to train but he seemed on the improve when landing a Newbury handicap and Kempton novice late last season. Took a step back in the right direction with chasing seemingly aborted at Kelso earlier this month but yard form makes him tough to recommend. Ended last season with two wins but this term hasn't gone so well; tough task. |
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(12)  (100/1 -203%)Stuzzikini |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Stuzzikini 100/1, Bolted up on his second handicap start at Clonmel (by 31 lengths) in November but not in anything like the same form at Punchestown later that month. Likely to strip fitter for his Naas effort (22.7f, heavy) last month and is 1 for 7 for the Gordon Elliott battalion. Consistent spell culminated in Clonmel win; form has dipped markedly in his two runs since. |
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(19)  (125/1 -150%)Fiveonefive |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Fiveonefive 125/1, Has hit the target 3 times this season but seemingly shaping up for when the ground dries up judged on recent efforts at Navan/Punchestown. Easy enough to look elsewhere with that in mind. Seemingly outstayed over 2m4f last month and evidently needs a return to shorter. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Quai De Bourbon clearly has a decent engine judged on his two victories for Willie Mullins at Naas and Clonmel. That being said, his jumping was far from fluent on either occasion and it will need to have been improved upon. No Ordinary Joe went into many notebooks with his latest third at Kempton, but the form of the stable is enough to temper any enthusiasm and it is the same owner, JP McManus, who may hold the key with WATERFORD WHISPERS. The six-year-old built on his only start last season with a brace of victories at Galway and Fairyhouse before finishing second in a Leopardstown handicap in December. Open to a considerable amount of improvement, a mark of 133 may underestimate him. Better Days Ahead's more recent form was well advertised in the Supreme on Tuesday and he is capable of being in the mix, while others to consider include Answer To Kayf, What's Up Darling and Ocastle Des Mottes.
Henry de Bromhead kicked off the Festival in style on Tuesday and he can bring down the curtain with WATERFORD WHISPERS, who is improving in leaps and bounds and can have his runner-up effort at Leopardstown over Christmas upgraded given the race wasn't run to suit. Quai de Bourbon is 2-2 for Willie Mullins and he can provide most resistance now handicapping, with last year's runner-up No Ordinary Joe rounding off the shortlist despite his yard's much publicised exasperating week.
The vote goes to WATERFORD WHISPERS, who should improve further. Answer To Kayf and Yeats Star tie in with the selection.
Ths is the racecard key.
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 | 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 |
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