There were 29 Races on Wednesday 13th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (1/2 -25%)Ballyburn |
1/2(-25%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballyburn 1/2, No match for Firefox on hurdles debut but has emerged as a most exciting prospect in the meantime, destroying his rivals over 2½m at Leopardstown at Christmas before slamming Slade Steel by 7 lengths back over 2m there last month in a race won by many stable stars over the years. Could be top-class. Confirmed he's a top-class novice when clear winner of 2m Leopardstown Grade 1 last month. |
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2nd (4)  (66/1 -65%)Jimmy Du Seuil |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jimmy Du Seuil 66/1, Ex-French performer who got off the mark despite an indifferent round of jumping in extended 2m Clonmel maiden hurdle 9 weeks ago. Open to improvement but this is a whole different test up markedly in trip. Did not need to improve upon very promising hurdle debut when very easy maiden winner. |
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3rd (3)  (9/2 +25%)Ile Atlantique |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ile Atlantique 9/2, Looked a good prospect back over hurdles after 7 months off when making all in 2m maiden at Gowran in November. Ran at least as well when edged out close home by stablemate Readin Tommy Wrong in Grade 1 at Naas subsequently and he could have an even bigger performance in him. Headed on run-in when favourite for Naas Grade 1 in January but still has potential. |
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4th (6)  (40/1 -60%)Mercurey |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mercurey 40/1, Missed all of last year but opened his account over jumps with the minimum of fuss in a 17f Punchestown maiden hurdle last month, jumping well in the main. Plenty more needed to get involved here but longer trip will suit and he's surely capable of better. Wide-margin winner of Punchestown maiden last month; others have more compelling form. |
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5th (7)  (7/1 +36%)Predators Gold |
7/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Predators Gold 7/1, Impressive winner on hurdles debut at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) in November and good efforts in defeat in Leopardstown Grade 1s since, just unable to peg back a stronger stayer having possibly taken a bit too much out of himself in the early stages over 2¾m 5 weeks ago. Respected. Second in Grade 1s on last two outings (2m/2m6f); could still have a bigger run in him. |
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6th (2)  (20/1 -43%)Handstands |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Handstands 20/1, Has made the perfect start over hurdles, winning for a third time in listed Huntingdon event last month, again jumping well in the main. Has bags of stamina and open to further improvement. Yard took this in 2017 (the only British-trained winner of the race in the last decade). Beat previous Grade 1 winner in 2m3f Listed race last month and now 3-3 over hurdles. |
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|PU| (5)  (20/1 -11%)Jingko Blue |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jingko Blue 20/1, Has made a promising start, displaying a fine attitude when opening account at Newbury (2½m) before impressively winning handicap at Sandown. Good prospect and more to come quickly upped in grade. Displayed jolt of improvement when comfortable winner of Sandown handicap last month. |
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From Danoli and Istabraq, through to Envoi Allen and last year's winner Impaire Et Passe, the roll call of past winner of this race over the last 20 years is impressive. BALLYBURN obviously has some big shoes to fill in his bid to emulate some of those greats, but the son of Flemensfirth is certainly going the right way and is very hard to oppose. Indeed, the six-year-old's smooth performance in landing a Grade 1 success at the Dublin Racing Festival could hardly have been more dominant and underlined not just his rapid progress since defeat to Firefox on his hurdles debut, but established his versatility regarding the trip, given he had comfortably landed a maiden at Leopardstown over 2m4f in between. Already with six previous winners of this race under his belt, Willie Mullins has a stranglehold on the 2024 edition with Ile Atlantique, Predators Gold, Mercurey and Jimmy Du Seuil all representing Ireland's champion trainer. However, the unbeaten Handstands may be the one to put it up to Ballyburn given he too is a rising star.
BALLYBURN is considered one of the bankers of the week and it's very hard to oppose him. Willie Mullins has an exceptional bunch of novice hurdlers once again and he is the highest-rated of the lot going into the Festival on the back of a stunning victory in a Leopardstown Grade 1 won by some of the stable stars over the years. He promises to do even better over this sort of trip and can land the odds. Ile Atlantique can complete a 1-2 for the yard, ahead of Ben Pauling's unbeaten Handstands.
After winning a Sandown handicap in the style of a Graded-level performer last month, JINGKO BLUE is given the vote.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (8/13 +25%)Fact To File |
8/13(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fact To File 8/13, Well-regarded sort quickly switched to fences and impressed with his sure-footed jumping as he won 21.3f Leopardstown maiden at Christmas (good form) before seeing off Gaelic Warrior in Grade 1 match there, travelling and again jumping well. Longer trip sure to suit and ticks all the boxes. A serious talent who is bred to stay, but jumping and stamina are unproven. |
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2nd (4)  (13/2 -8%)Monty's Star |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Monty's Star 13/2, Half-brother to the top-class Monalee (runner-up in this in 2018) and very much going the right way, third in one of the strongest maiden chases of the season at Fairyhouse on his return before winning well at Punchestown (3m). Capable of better although he bombed out in last year's Albert Bartlett. Lightly raced but improving and last run reads well; major player. |
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3rd (3)  (40/1 -43%)Giovinco |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Giovinco 40/1, Unbeaten over hurdles and has continued progress over fences this season, landing 25f Aintree novice handicap before good second to Stay Away Fay in Sandown Grade 2. Resumed winning ways when easily landing odds in match race at Newcastle and outside place claims in another small-field affair. Strong traveller, beaten on both runs in Graded company; needs to improve. |
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4th (5)  (16/1 +36%)Sandor Clegane |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sandor Clegane 16/1, Third to Stay Away Fay in last year's Albert Bartlett and has made a fair start over fences this term without winning, chasing home Embassy Gardens in Grade 3 at Naas in a first-time tongue tie 7 weeks ago. Plenty on his plate here. 3rd in last year's Albert Bartlett; return to this track needs to have a big effect. |
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5th (1)  (7/1 +42%)American Mike |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) American Mike 7/1, Second in the 2022 Champion Bumper and looks to be coming of age over fences, beating Fact To File on his return at Navan and resuming winning ways upped to 3m in Grade 2 there last month, responding well. Supplemented for this and could figure. Former Champion Bumper 2nd; won Grade 2 last time; bit to find but will handle conditions. |
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|PU| (6)  (6/1 -71%)Stay Away Fay |
6/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Stay Away Fay 6/1, Won the Albert Bartlett last year and much better still over fences this term, winning 3m events at Exeter and Sandown (Grade 2) before a fine third in open company in the Cotswold here in January. Seems sure to put up a bold showing in front back against the novices. Cheekpieces go on. Won 2023 Albert Bartlett; the one to beat if stamina comes into play, as it often does. |
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Out of the last 20 renewals of this race, Willie Mullins has trained the winner four times and he looks to have the standout contender this season in the shape of FACT TO FILE. Last year's Champion Bumper second has challenged convention having skipped a novice hurdling campaign in favour of going chasing, and connections can reap the rewards of that decision. The seven-year-old created a spectacular impression when winning over an extended 2m5f on his last two starts, jumping like a seasoned professional, and this step up in trip could eke out even more improvement. American Mike may emerge as the main danger given he beat the selection over 2m4f at Navan in November and, even though it will be difficult to uphold that form with a more experienced Fact To File over this trip, he should make a solid fist of it. Stay Away Fay heads the British challenge and Paul Nicholls' gelding will no doubt be staying on when others have cried enough, but he may prove vulnerable to classier rivals who can do more work on the bridle.
FACT TO FILE has impressed with his sure-footed jumping when winning at Leopardstown the last twice and the 2023 Champion Bumper runner-up will be hard to beat with the step up in trip sure to suit him. Last year's Albert Bartlett hero Stay Away Fay was a fine third taking on much more experienced chasers in the Cotswold here in January and is the danger.
The stamina and street smartness of STAY AWAY FAY give him the edge over Fact To File. Monty's Star is one to note.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (13/2 +19%)Langer Dan |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Langer Dan 13/2, Landed the third big handicap win of his career when seeing off 25 rivals in this corresponding event last season, holding on gamely. Little impact in 4 starts this season (bled last time) and as a result, he's back down to his last winning mark. Sure to be popular once again. Won this race (soft) last year off the same mark; another revival would not surprise. |
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2nd (1)  (13/2 +35%)Ballyadam |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballyadam 13/2, Made it third time lucky over fences at Wexford last summer but it's been a while since he tasted success in this sphere. Returned to form back from 5 months off when 11½ lengths third of 6 to Irish Point in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown (23.4f) last time so warrants respect back in a handicap. Fifth in last two 2m1f County Hurdles here; has shown enough beyond that to be of interest. |
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3rd (19)  (12/1 +45%)Shanbally Kid |
12/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Shanbally Kid 12/1, Won second time up over hurdles last term, and after disappointing on chasing debut, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested returned to this sphere on handicap debut when 11¾ lengths eighth of 22 to Maxxum at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 39 days ago. Drop back in trip should suit. 8th of 22 to Maxxum (3m, soft); unexposed and this drop back in trip looks the right move. |
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4th (17)  (25/1 -14%)Lucky Place |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Lucky Place 25/1, Yet to finish out of the first 2 in 5 career starts, opening his account in big-field Doncaster novice in December. Made Gidleigh Park work hard in Grade 2 Classic Novices' Hurdle at this course (20.2f, good to soft) on Trials Day and he should have more to offer on handicap debut. Solid novice runs and he's a clear candidate for further improvement on handicap debut. |
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5th (16)  (50/1 +24%)Franciscan Rock |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Franciscan Rock 50/1, Fair to say his chasing career hasn't gone to plan as yet and he was below form back in cheekpieces/over hurdles at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) in December. Tongue tie back on and looks out of his depth in this. Opposable, except on 80-1 third in Grade 1 novice at Punchestown (3m, yielding) last April. |
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6th (24)  (14/1 +58%)Black Bamboo |
14/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Black Bamboo 14/1, Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark at Cork in October and has shaped well in handicaps the last twice, ridden to see out the longer trip but caught further back than ideal as a result when 7¾ lengths sixth of 22 to Maxxum in at Leopardstown last time (hooded). Sixth of 22 to Maxxum from well off the pace at Leopardstown (upped to 3m, soft) on latest. |
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7th (3)  (33/1 +18%)Da Capo Glory |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Da Capo Glory 33/1, Doubled his tally for the season at Cork (20f, heavy) in January and ran well upped in grade when 4 lengths third of 8 to Hiddenvalley Lake in Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy) last month, well positioned. This a completely different kettle of fish, however. Cheekpieces on. First-time headgear; ran poorly last April/August in his two biggest handicaps. |
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8th (22)  (33/1 +34%)Rambo T |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Rambo T 33/1, Second success of the season when seeing off Irish Hill at Newbury (20.5f, soft) over Christmas but his jumping was scrappy and he was found out back in better company following a harsh 9 lb hike at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft) last month. Running-on third here (2m4f) in October and won well at Newbury (2m4f, soft) in December. |
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9th (4)  (33/1 +34%)Beacon Edge |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Beacon Edge 33/1, Made the most of a good opportunity to end a long losing run on return/yard debut at Thurles in October and has matched that form in graded events the last twice. Struggled in a big-field handicap at Navan (25.2f, heavy) in December and faces a similar scenario here. Last year's Coral Cup saw one of his lesser efforts; seemingly not the force of old. |
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10th (7)  (16/1 -14%)Brazil |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Brazil 16/1, Thwarted a monster gamble on Gaelic Warrior in the Fred Winter a couple of years ago and entitled to be all the sharper for his Leopardstown effort returning from 4 months off recently. Never tried beyond 17f so has stamina questions to answer, but he's worth keeping a close eye on. Out of form over hurdles but there was a Flat win at last year's Galway Festival; new trip. |
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11th (20)  (40/1 +39%)Lombron |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Lombron 40/1, Off the mark on yard debut in a Thurles maiden in November but well beaten in better company on both subsequent starts. Now sent handicapping and lacks the experience required to play a leading role in this competitive contest. Extremely unexposed for W Mullins and this is a marked step up in trip for handicap debut. |
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12th (21)  (9/1 +0%)Doddiethegreat |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Doddiethegreat 9/1, Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in 2m Ascot conditions race in November. Good second to recent Imperial Cup winner Go Dante here next time and ran a cracker when fourth in the Betfair Hurdle last month. Stacks to like, particularly back up in trip. Late progress into 4th of 21 in top handicap at Newbury (2m, heavy); stable form the worry. |
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13th (6)  (14/1 +0%)Might I |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Might I 14/1, Useful hurdler who showed a similar level on his chasing debut when runner-up at Newton Abbot in October. Finished alone in a match at Exeter following month but disappointed in better company when well beaten at Ascot (18.8f, good) before Christmas. Back hurdling but others look stronger. Fourth in the Martin Pipe here (2m4f, soft) one year ago off 3lb higher; player. |
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14th (14)  (4/1 +11%)Built By Ballymore |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Built By Ballymore 4/1, Stepped up appreciably on reappearance run when winning maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) over Christmas and followed up in equally impressive fashion in Punchestown novice (20f, heavy) a month later. Cheekpieces on and he's likely to progress further now handicapping. Scopey sort; cheekpieces now; needs to prove he's quick enough for this, but one to note. |
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15th (8)  (80/1 -21%)Finest Evermore |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Finest Evermore 80/1, Put up a fine weight-carrying performance when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good) when last seen 19 months ago, battling well. Has since left Willie Mullins and she can only be watched given the length of absence. Yard won this in 2021. Off since August 2022 and has left Willie Mullins; needs a career best. |
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16th (12)  (5/1 +9%)Sa Majeste |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Sa Majeste 5/1, Off the mark on second outing in France for Y. Fouin and returning from 8 months off, got back on the up when beating former Grand National winner Noble Yeats at Limerick (20f, heavy) 11 weeks ago. Has been plenty of talk about his opening mark and he warrants considerable respect. Just four races; swatted aside high-class stayer Noble Yeats at Limerick (2m4f, heavy). |
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17th (15)  (66/1 +34%)Benson |
66/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Benson 66/1, Made it hurdle victory number 6 at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and having arrived in good nick, never looked like repeating last year's Morebattle success at Kelso (16.2f, soft) 11 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind if he's to feature. Tongue strap on for first time this season. Pulled up in this last year and no show in the Morebattle (won it last year) 11 days ago. |
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18th (18)  (25/1 +17%)Guard Your Dreams |
25/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Guard Your Dreams 25/1, Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2021/22. Shaped as if retaining just about all of his ability after 22 months on return when last of 5 to Lossiemouth here in January and out of his depth in Kingwell Hurdle the following month. Back up in trip. Very well handicapped judged on best runs two seasons back; 660 days off before this term. |
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19th (9)  (33/1 +50%)Mark Of Gold |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mark Of Gold 33/1, Prolific handicap hurdler who added another victory to his tally in a 7-runner event at Kempton (for the second successive season) 18 days ago. Did that easily but has a career-high mark to contend with now in a much more competitive event. Won the same 2m5f race at Kempton in February for last two seasons; needs to find extra. |
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|PU| (11)  (11/1 +21%)Jigoro |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Jigoro 11/1, Progressive hurdler who won Navan maiden in December. Better form in defeat on both subsequent starts and looks a very interesting contender now handicapping upped markedly in trip. 1 of 4 for Gordon Elliott and seemingly the choice of Jack Kennedy. Placed behind Supreme Novice runners over about 2m; upped in trip for this handicap debut. |
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|PU| (13)  (28/1 +30%)Western Fold |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Western Fold 28/1, Added to his Gowran success with another wide-margin win on testing ground in 6-runner novice at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) just over 7 weeks ago. This is just his second handicap start and any further rain would only enhance his chances. Huge improvement to score by 15l in a novice at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January latest. |
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Another bold showing can be expected from last year's winner Langer Dan, who arrives here on the same mark and subsequent treatment for ulcers since his 14th-placed finish in the Lanzarote at Kempton in January can only aid his cause. However, the Irish have won five of the last eight renewals and the sneaking suspicion is that the Dan Skelton-trained gelding could prove vulnerable to a less-exposed rival. Donning the famous JP McManus silks, SA MAJESTE is preferred. The six-year-old was quite taking when beating subsequent Cleeve Hurdle winner Noble Yeats at Limerick in December and an opening mark of 140 could prove to be on the lenient side. The son of Top Trip may take this en route to success at the highest level and can get the better of the hat-trick seeking Built By Ballymore. Martin Brassil has been responsible for the runner-up in the last two years and his handicap debutant is expected to be bang there at the business end. Doddiethegreat is bred to relish this stiffer test of stamina and he also warrants a second look.
A typically large field for this feature handicap with several unexposed sorts lining up and it's DODDIETHEGREAT who gets the nod having been shaping up extremely well considering the length of his pre-season absence this term. Stepping back up in trip, he can provide Nicky Henderson with a fifth Coral Cup success at the expense of Langer Dan, who won this last year and is back down to the same mark. Sa Majeste, Lucky Place and Built By Ballymore are just a handful of others to consider, too.
Stable form is the big worry for Doddiethegreat, so ZANNDABAD gets the vote from Sa Majeste.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (17/2 +6%)Captain Guinness |
17/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Captain Guinness 17/2, High-class chaser who made a winning reappearance at Navan in November. Ran abysmally in Leopardstown Grade 1 over Christmas but back on track when 14½ lengths third to El Fabiolo there latest. Surely playing for place money at best, though Runner-up in this race last year but unlikely to go one better; 0-13 in Grade 1 races. |
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2nd (7)  (16/1 +52%)Gentleman De Mee |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gentleman De Mee 16/1, Won a 2m Grade 1 at last year's Dublin Racing Festival but 16¼ lengths behind El Fabiolo when fourth in this season's renewal of that race. No reason why he'll get much closer to his stablemate here. Well-held fourth to stablemate El Fabiolo when bidding for a second Dublin Chase win. |
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3rd (6)  (100/1 +33%)Funambule Sivola |
100/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Funambule Sivola 100/1, Dual Game Spirit winner (also runner-up in this in 2022) but well below par since falling in this race 12 months ago, finishing a distant second to Edwardstone in this season's Game Spirit. Flattered when second in this contest in 2022; hard to fancy on this season's form. |
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|F| (3)  (15/2 +0%)Edwardstone |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Edwardstone 15/2, Winner of the Arkle at 2022 Festival. Found Jonbon too strong on his first 2 outings this term but looked back to his top-class best under a change of tactics (often held up) when easily making all in the Game Spirit at Newbury (2m, soft) last month. Relished the switch to front-running in the Game Spirit; won the Arkle here in 2022. |
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|PU| (4)  (2/9 +58%)El Fabiolo |
2/9(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) El Fabiolo 2/9, Beat Jonbon in last year's Arkle and took his chase record to a perfect 6-6 with an easy 8½-length defeat of Dinoblue at Leopardstown last month. Very hard to beat again for yard seeking a hat-trick of wins in this. Unbeaten chase record includes the 2023 Arkle and 2024 Dublin Chase; top rated. |
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|PU| (5)  (40/1 -43%)Elixir De Nutz |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Elixir De Nutz 40/1, This 10-y-o has been better than ever this season, winning 3 times, notably a neck defeat of Jonbon in the rearranged Clarence House here (17f, good to soft) at the end of January. Jonbon all but came down 4 out though, so he'll do well to confirm the placings. Rallied to beat Jonbon in the Clarence House but is far from sure to confirm the placings. |
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Jonbon narrowly got the better of EL FABIOLO in their novice hurdle days but the latter readily exacted his revenge in last season's Arkle. Willie Mullins' charge hasn't put a foot wrong in three starts since, arguably producing a career-best performance when sweeping aside smart mare Dinoblue at the Dublin Racing Festival last month, and he can confirm his superiority over his main rival en route to making it seven from seven over the larger obstacles. Jonbon kicked off the season with two victories over Edwardstone and would almost certainly have won the Clarence House on the New course here in January but for a bad mistake four out. He is reunited with Nice de Boinville and demands respect, while all-the-way Game Spirit scorer Edwardstone should give a good account from the front but could be vulnerable to younger legs once the race begins in earnest turning for home.
EL FABIOLO was edged out by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree a couple of years ago but he saw off Nicky Henderson's charge by 5½ lengths in last season's Arkle and can make it 2-1 in his favour in their head-to-head rivalry. Edwardstone looked back to his best at Newbury and can take third.
Barring mishaps, this could well prove a carbon copy of last year's Arkle in which EL FABIOLO drew clear to beat Jonbon.
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)  ( )Diesel D'allier |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Diesel D'allier , Formerly a useful performer over these fences (dual course winner, twice in the frame in this). Well held this season though, including over hurdles, and hard to fancy. Has won two C&D handicaps but this 11yo is very hard to fancy on more recent C&D form. |
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(6)  ( )Fameaftertheglory |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fameaftertheglory , Fair runs in this discipline the last twice (split Francky du Berlais and Minella Indo in C&D handicap in December) but remains with just a bumper and couple of point victories to his name and would be a surprising winner here. Third in C&D handicap in December but this task is much harder; others preferred. |
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(3)  (9/4 +44%)Delta Work |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Delta Work 9/4, Good Festival record and seeking a hat-trick in the race having found plenty to see off stablemate Galvin 12 months ago. Quiet so far this term but following a similar path to last season arriving from a spin over hurdles and bold bid expected. New headgear. Has won the last two runnings of this race and could hit peak form at just the right time. |
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(2)  (11/4 +45%)Coko Beach |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Coko Beach 11/4, Won the Troytown Handicap in November and looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest as he easily won over the Punchestown banks last month, typically jumping well. Part of a very strong 3-runner attack for yard and the 2019 Fred Winter runner-up could be the pick back up in trip. 9yo who has been better than ever this season and it's easy to envisage a bold bid. |
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(10)  (10/3 -67%)Minella Indo |
10/3(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Minella Indo 10/3, Tremendous record at the Festival bar his flop in last year's Gold Cup (won it in 2021 and second in 2022). Not the force of old but took well to this challenge when fourth under a big weight in C&D handicap in December, though again didn't finish too strongly. Couldn't dismiss. 2021 Gold Cup winner; ran well over C&D in December; in with a leading shout. |
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(9)  (15/2 -36%)Galvin |
15/2(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Galvin 15/2, Tough and genuine performer with a good Festival record (won the NH Chase in 2021), finding just Delta Work too strong in this 12 months ago. All roads seemingly have led to this again (ran in the same hurdle race as his stablemate last month) and he seems sure to go well. Has a fine Festival record and was 2nd in this race 12 months ago; firmly in calculations. |
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(7)  (14/1 +0%)Foxy Jacks |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Foxy Jacks 14/1, Proved a different proposition to on his first 2 tries (failed to complete) on this course when landing C&D handicap in November, jumping well for once. Fair run over hurdles next time but more needed under these terms back in this discipline after a break. Form of C&D handicap win reads well; could have a part to play if coping with conditions. |
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(11)  (18/1 +10%)Stattler |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Stattler 18/1, Won the National Hunt Chase at the 2022 Festival but has rather lost his way this term, not appearing to take to the challenge when well held behind Coko Beach at Punchestown 5 weeks ago. Others preferred. Class act in past; may improve a bundle for last month's disappointing cross-country debut. |
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(8)  (40/1 +39%)Francky Du Berlais |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Francky Du Berlais 40/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and has gone well in 2 spins around this circuit this term, faring best of a few of these when second in handicap in December. Plenty more on his plate on these terms now. Some fair runs over C&D but needs others to underperform to reward each-way backers. |
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(1)  (150/1 +0%)Bodhisattva |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bodhisattva 150/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott. Couple of fair runs for this yard early this season but has bags to find to get involved on first go in one of these and upped in trip. Dual winner but his form is significantly inferior to the pick of these. |
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(4)  (150/1 +0%)Didero Vallis |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Didero Vallis 150/1, Third in the 2022 Kim Muir but not the force of old and plenty more on his plate than when third in C&D handicap in November. Again laboured badly over hurdles last time. Third in 2022 Kim Muir but this 11yo faces very difficult assignment on unfavourable terms. |
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(12)  (150/1 +0%)Streets Of Doyen |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Streets Of Doyen 150/1, Very fortunate winner of 3m Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last summer but well beaten in 2 runs after. Back with John McConnell and was third in the 2021 Albert Bartlett for the yard but he's very hard to fancy on first go in one of these. New headgear tried. Even his peak efforts leave this 10yo with plenty to find, and his form has gone wrong way. |
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A former Gold Cup and Albert Bartlett winner, MINELLA INDO is arguably the classiest individual to turn up in this unique affair. It was only two years ago that he was runner-up in the Festival's blue riband event and it looks as though he has been laid out for this since a promising fourth over the course in December off top-weight. A winner of a Grade 3 at Punchestown earlier in the season, the son of Beat Hollow may not be ideally suited by the forecast heavy ground, but he stays all day and can give connections a first win in this race. Winner of the last two renewals, Delta Work should be thereabouts again following another light campaign into the Festival, while heavy ground would also be a plus for the son of Network. A bigger danger, though, may come from stablemate Coko Beach, who has won the Troytown and finished second in the Becher already this season. Sam Ewing's mount proved himself in this discipline when scoring comfortably at Punchestown last month and he is the highest rated in the field to boot. Runner-up in this last year and a previous winner at the Festival, Galvin is better suited to quicker ground, while Foxy Jacks did it well when scoring at the track in November and cannot be ruled out.
Troytown-winner COKO BEACH looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest when scoring easily at Punchestown last month and can become the new name on the roll of honour in a race his stable has dominated in recent years. It could be a 1-2-3 for the yard, with the hat-trick seeking Delta Work and Galvin both very solid. 2021 Gold Cup hero Minella Indo adds a further touch of class to proceedings.
Gordon Elliott has an excellent record in this race, as does jockey Keith Donoghue, and the Festival brings out the best in GALVIN.
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)  (4/1 +56%)Sa Fureur |
4/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sa Fureur 4/1, Useful winner over hurdles last season (ran poorly when well backed for Coral Cup). Fell on return/chase debut (in process of running well) and off the mark in fortuitous fashion at Fairyhouse, held when left clear last. Decent second at Naas since and remains with potential switched to a handicap. Has taken well to chasing and looks as a likely improver on this handicap chase debut. |
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(6)  (11/2 +21%)Madara |
11/2(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Madara 11/2, Ex-French winner who's firmly on the upgrade for this yard, winning over C&D before following up in listed handicap at Leopardstown, beating Path d'Oroux and Solness. More to come and needs considering. On a hat-trick after wins here and at Leopardstown; only a 5yo and there's better to come. |
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(10)  (6/1 -33%)Libberty Hunter |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Libberty Hunter 6/1, Progressive sort who gained compensation for his reappearance/chase debut fall (looked likely winner) when running out a convincing winner at Wincanton (15.7f). Followed up in good style here (16.3f, soft) on New Year's Day so lots to like. Won both completed chases, latterly here; unexposed and could be more to come from him. |
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(2)  (13/2 +19%)Saint Roi |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Saint Roi 13/2, Excellent record at this meeting, winning the County Hurdle in 2020 and placed in the Champion Hurdle (2022) and Arkle (2023). Patchy record this season but is high on the shortlist for this after his eye-catching fourth at Fairyhouse on his handicap debut in this sphere. Won the County in 2020 and might well have been laid out for another Festival handicap. |
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(8)  (10/1 +17%)Path D'oroux |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Path D'oroux 10/1, Bumper/hurdles winner. Yet to score over fences but his last 2 runner-up efforts were his best yet, ¾ lengths behind Madara in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 39 days ago. 6 lb better off with Madara here so must be respected with headgear applied. Yet to win over fences but latest second to Madara in Leopardstown handicap is solid form. |
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(3)  (10/1 -18%)Maskada |
10/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Maskada 10/1, Smart chaser who forged clear when winning this last year off 8 lb lower under this rider. Just the one decent effort from 3 starts this season but this has likely been the target again. Saw off subsequent Grade 1 winner in this last year; a danger to all if back to that form. |
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(16)  (12/1 -20%)Hardy Du Seuil |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Hardy Du Seuil 12/1, Dual winner over fences in 2021/22 season and enjoyed a good spell campaigned over hurdles last term. Shaped as if retaining all his ability back over fences after 10 months off when third at Sandown and good chance he'll sharpen up for that with headgear refitted. Did well hurdling last term and good third returned to chasing on return; headgear back on. |
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(4)  (12/1 +33%)Solness |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Solness 12/1, Improved since switched to handicaps last 2 starts, winning at Fairyhouse (17f, soft, 7/1) in December before good 6½ lengths third of 11 to Madara at Leopardstown (17f, soft, 4/1) 39 days ago. 10 lb better off with the winner here so warrants respect. Won at Fairyhouse in December; good third to Madara and Path D'oroux at Leopardstown since. |
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(11)  (14/1 +0%)Unexpected Party |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Unexpected Party 14/1, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 and made a fine return when taking 4-runner listed novice at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. On a good mark on those efforts but has disappointed since, his last 2 starts particularly poor. Struggled in strong company since Listed win in autumn but mark has come down as a result. |
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(17)  (22/1 +0%)The King Of Prs |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) The King Of Prs 22/1, Made it 2 from 2 over fences in taking fashion in novice at Limerick on Boxing Day but has failed to build on that switched to handicaps next 2 starts. Headgear now applied. Won first two chases; good third in Lingfield handicap in January but below par latest. |
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(9)  (25/1 -79%)Harper's Brook |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Harper's Brook 25/1, Looked as good as ever when scoring at Sandown last month but was possibly fortunate to do so and isn't an obvious type to follow up in a race such as this. Change of headgear. Quirky but no surprise if this talented sort is bang there at the last in new headgear. |
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(7)  (25/1 +0%)Calico |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Calico 25/1, Good runner-up efforts on 2 of his 3 starts (including here) this season, seeing things out well considering how hard he went at Doncaster last time. Not taken lightly. Consistent front-runner who should give it his usual good shot. |
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(15)  (25/1 +50%)Frere D'armes |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Frere D'armes 25/1, Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps at Kempton/Newbury (at up to 18f). However, just the one good effort in defeat this term, making little impression here latest. Strong-finishing second at Ascot in November but below par twice since. |
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(12)  (28/1 -12%)Triple Trade |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Triple Trade 28/1, Really got his act together over fences since last spring, adding another win to his tally when seeing off 6 rivals over 19f at Ascot over Christmas. Ran poorly at Lingfield since but type to bounce back after a break with yard going well. Won over C&D and at Ascot before Christmas and latest Lingfield run was too bad to be true. |
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(14)  (33/1 +18%)The Folkes Tiara |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) The Folkes Tiara 33/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown on Boxing Day but that was sandwiched in between 2 poor efforts, 20 lengths eighth of 11 to Madara in handicap chase at same track (17f, soft, 7/1) 39 days ago. Won Leopardstown handicap over Christmas but well behind some of these rivals there since. |
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(13)  (40/1 +0%)Gemirande |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Gemirande 40/1, Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, soft, 12/1) but that was only 11 days ago. Had productive 2022-23 season; shaped as if needing outing on recent return; down in trip. |
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Libberty Hunter hasn't looked back since falling on his chasing debut with subsequent victories at Wincanton and here on the New course in January. Connections have managed to acquire the services of Harry Cobden and he commands a fair amount of respect. Madara was a successful UK raider at the Dublin Racing Festival when proving too strong for Path D'oroux, but the pair will need to improve following a hike of 10lb and 6lb respectively from the handicapper. Saint Roi caught the eye when fourth in the Dan Moore at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start and last year's Arkle third has to be a big player, but the vote goes to MASKADA. The winner of this contest 12 months ago off an 8lb lower mark, the authority with which she dispatched of Dinoblue after the final fence suggests that rise may not be insurmountable and her best effort this season, when third to El Fabiolo at Cork in December, gives every indication that she will be a major force to contend with once again. Others to note include the enigmatic Harper's Brook, who sports a first-time visor after finally getting his head in front at Sandown when his main challenger unseated at the last, Solness and Triple Trade.
SAINT ROI caught the eye running in a handicap chase for the first time when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 starts back and the form he showed when third in the Arkle 12 months ago suggests he's on a good mark. Fast-improving novice Libberty Hunter could still be in front of the handicapper so is a must for the shortlist, while Madara is also on the upgrade and had a bit to spare when seeing off Path d'Oroux and Solness at Leopardstown.
There's been a lot to like about the way MADARA (nap) has won competitive events the last twice, so he's preferred to Saint Roi.
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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(8)  (3/1 +54%)Jalon D'oudairies |
3/1(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jalon D'oudairies 3/1, Won sole start in points and unbeaten in two bumpers, again looking an excellent prospect when landing an 8-runner event at Leopardstown 75 days ago. Likely to be ridden positively and has all the credentials to put up a bold showing. High-profile purchase who has gone 2-2 in bumpers; trainer reckons he's a "proper horse". |
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(9)  (9/2 +18%)Jasmin De Vaux |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Jasmin De Vaux 9/2, Won sole start in points and justified prohibitive odds with ease in a 12-runner contest at Naas 45 days ago. Has bags of potential and one of the strongest contenders for yard with superb record in this race. Obvious claims. Won his point by 5l and the bumper by 15l; in top hands and could be anything. |
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(2)  (7/1 +83%)Bill Joyce |
7/1(+83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bill Joyce 7/1, £225,000 buy who was successful on his sole start in Irish points and has landed both starts under Rules, again making all at Exeter 19 days ago. This is a stiff task though and he'll face competition for the lead. Up in class but 3-3 and falls into the "hugely unexposed" category. |
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(20)  (15/2 +25%)You Oughta Know |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) You Oughta Know 15/2, Won bumpers at Kilbeggan and Galway last year and acquitted himself well when second in a Leopardstown Grade 2 last month. Form is solid but others may have a bit more potential. First-time hood. Every chance on his second at Leopardstown and that race didn't go entirely to plan. |
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(17)  (17/2 -6%)The Yellow Clay |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) The Yellow Clay 17/2, Won his first two starts and caught the eye back from 10 months off in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown 39 days ago, finishing strongly after being hampered as the race developed. Has a bigger performance in him and well worth a look. Back from 11 months out to finish 4th at Leopardstown and he should have been closer. |
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(21)  (10/1 +29%)Fleur Au Fusil |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Fleur Au Fusil 10/1, Promising mare who hasn't been fully extended to win both starts to date, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstown over a month ago. Top yard puts the hood on for this and she's not without hope. Won well in a Grade 2 for mares at Leopardstown despite pulling herself to the front. |
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(4)  (11/1 -10%)Cantico |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cantico 11/1, Won sole start in points and built on a promising Rules debut to land a 5-runner bumper at Navan a month ago. This is significantly more competitive but he did have plenty to spare last time and Paul Townend rides. Smart RPR when comfortably brushing aside four rivals on heavy ground at Navan. |
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(16)  (16/1 -33%)Teeshan |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Teeshan 16/1, Easy winner of an Irish point and followed up in equally impressive style in an Exeter bumper last month. Looks highly talented and strikes as the pick of the British-trained runners. In a leading yard and has won his point and bumper without breaking sweat. |
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(12)  (18/1 -50%)Romeo Coolio |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Romeo Coolio 18/1, Cost £420,000 on the back of point win and made no mistake on his first attempt under Rules, cosily landing a 5-runner event at Fairyhouse. Improvement is required but he possesses loads of potential. Not seen to best effect at Fairyhouse but still won and trainer seems to rate him highly. |
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(1)  (18/1 -29%)Argento Boy |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Argento Boy 18/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including very smart hurdler/useful chaser Briar Hill (won this in 2013) and looked a nice prospect when readily justifying favouritism at Fairyhouse first time out. Potential big improver but lack of experience may find him out. Half-brother to a winner of this race; wasn't troubled to win nicely on Fairyhouse debut. |
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(13)  (18/1 +55%)Royal Infantry |
18/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Royal Infantry 18/1, Point winner who has already taken his unbeaten record to three with a couple of bumper successes, the latest coming in a listed event at Newbury. Worth a crack at this for all that he has something to find in form terms. Listed winner at Newbury but that form looks short of the required standard for this. |
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(14)  (33/1 -83%)Sixmilebridge |
33/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sixmilebridge 33/1, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and justified favouritism with a smooth success at Sandown on his first go under Rules. Open to improvement and not completely discounted for in-form stable. Sandown winner and Ben Pauling's chosen one from a strong team of bumper horses. |
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(3)  (33/1 -32%)C'est Ta Chance |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) C'est Ta Chance 33/1, Won sole start in points and didn't lose much in defeat when second at Navan first time under Rules, sticking to the task well. Open to improvement and not a forlorn hope. Only narrowly denied at Navan and the winner has since given that form a boost. |
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(7)  (66/1 +34%)Fishery Lane |
66/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fishery Lane 66/1, Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and made a promising start when second of 11 at Thurles a month ago. Should improve for that experience but his trainer has more appealing representatives. Pushed a shorter-priced stablemate close at Thurles and he should improve on that. |
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(11)  (66/1 -136%)Quebecois |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Quebecois 66/1, Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules, easing to a facile success at Exeter 3 months ago. Worth his place in this field. Big, strong chaser in the making who might just lack finishing kick to win one of these. |
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(15)  (66/1 +0%)Sounds Victorius |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Sounds Victorius 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Punchestown last time but didn't have loads to spare and has a bit to find with several of these rivals. Stayed on best off slow fractions at Punchestown; may lack the gears for this. |
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(24)  (100/1 +0%)Stavvy |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Stavvy 100/1, Roaring Lion gelding with a progressive profile, opening his account at Southwell 24 days ago. Needs a lot more to compete at the top level. Easy Southwell winner but this Flat-bred 4yo looks booked for a minor role. |
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(19)  (125/1 +17%)Union Avenue |
125/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Union Avenue 125/1, Placed both starts in Irish points and made an impressive start under Rules, doubling his tally in gutsy fashion at Aintree in December. Only fourth to Royal Infantry in a listed contest at Newbury last month though so up against it in this company. Could be a future flagbearer for his Cumbrian yard but he's an unlikely winner of this. |
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(23)  (150/1 +0%)Dirty Den |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Dirty Den 150/1, Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and solid efforts next two starts. Failed to beat a rival in a listed event at Newbury on first outing since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies, so hard to envisage him making an impact in this. Only Cue Card has won this as a 4yo since 1995 and this gelding looks outclassed. |
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There have been no UK-trained winners of this prestigious race since Ballyandy's success back in 2016, so it looks best to focus on the Irish contenders, of which Willie Mullins boasts yet another strong hand. With three of the previous 12 winners coming out of the Grade 2 Future Stars INH at Leopardstown, YOU OUGHTA KNOW, who finished second in that contest, has excellent credentials. The son of Beat Hollow thumped a smart rival on his debut at Kilbeggan and it is impossible to know where the ceiling of his ability might be. Stablemate Jasmin De Vaux could hardly have been more impressive when routing his rivals at Naas in January, though, and he is favoured in the ante-post market. Gordon Elliott will be hopeful he can break the Mullins stranglehold and his Jalon D'oudairies, who was picked up for 425,000 pounds at the sales in March of last year, could be his best chance. Romeo Coolio was yet another to impress on his racecourse bow, despite being keen in a five-runner event, so he could be smuggled into contention in this larger field. Paul Nicholls can fly the English flag with the promising son of Westerner Teeshan, while it would be unwise to underestimate the Ben Pauling-trained Sixmilebridge, who gave the impression he had plenty more in the tank when winning at Sandown last month.
It's a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D'OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules. The Yellow Clay's connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter, looks the pick of those trained in Britain.
The Irish again look strong with Mullins and Elliott stocked up. THE YELLOW CLAY earns the nod after his luckless run at Leopardstown.
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| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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