There were 35 Races on Thursday 18th April 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 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 (6)  (11/1 -69%)Emotivo |
11/1(-69%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Emotivo 11/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who left previous hurdles form behind when second of 14 at Hereford in February, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner in Spiced Rum. Represents excellent yard and opening mark looks very fair. Beaten 2.5l by Spiced Rum at Hereford but has a 6lb pull here on drier ground. |
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2nd (8)  (15/2 +58%)Dameofthecotswolds |
15/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Dameofthecotswolds 15/2, Bumper winner who looked in need of the experience when runner-up in junior event at Ludlow on her hurdles bow in December. Hasn't progressed as may have been expected since but opening mark is a modest one as a result. Capable of better. Consistent and could have a part to play off this mark with James Turner taking off 7lb. |
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3rd (5)  (17/2 -55%)Majestic Jameela |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Majestic Jameela 17/2, Capitalised on handy opening mark at Plumpton (15.9f) in February and cranked it up another notch when a decisive scorer at Uttoxeter, travelling powerfully. 8 lb rise fully justified and she represents a yard in red-hot form. Possibly coped best with the heavy ground when winning by a wide margin at Uttoxeter. |
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4th (3)  (9/2 +36%)Spiced Rum |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Spiced Rum 9/2, Fair staying handicapper on Flat and going the right way over hurdles, winning juveniles at Hereford (maiden from Emotivo) and Sandown (handicap) since fitted with a hood. Raised 7 lb and ran right up to that form when fourth at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Rallied for fourth at Ascot and it's easy to envisage her running on strongly up the hill. |
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5th (7)  (12/1 -167%)Evening's Empire |
12/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Evening's Empire 12/1, Flat win came over 7f but she stays 14f on the level and made a promising hurdles debut when second at Cork in December. Unable to replicate that form twice since but she could easily revive switched to a handicap on British debut. Flat winner; beaten between 8l and 21l in three Irish maidens won by useful novices. |
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6th (11)  (11/1 +21%)Grain Of Hope |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Grain Of Hope 11/1, Half-sister to useful hurdler Zanjabeel and has taken well to hurdling, runner-up twice before going one better at Ludlow (2m) in October. Failed to land the odds at Fakenham next time and didn't show much back on the AW when last seen in January. Consistent hurdler but this is a tough start to handicaps from 3lb out of the weights. |
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7th (4)  (4/1 +50%)Max Of Stars |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Max Of Stars 4/1, Took very well to hurdling in the first half of last season, winning 4 times. Brace of runner-up efforts in listed company since and fit from a recent spin on the AW. New mark looks about right. 7lb higher than for her handicap win earlier this season but that's warranted. |
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|F| (9)  (17/2 +23%)Ezmerellda |
17/2(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ezmerellda 17/2, Fair maiden on the Flat and left hurdling debut behind when scoring with plenty in hand at Doncaster in December. Not disgraced in listed company there the following month and runner-up on handicap debut at Wincanton latest. 2 lb out of the weights. Perhaps found conditions too soft when beaten off this mark at Wincanton. |
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|U| (2)  (50/1 -178%)Les Loyautes |
50/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Les Loyautes 50/1, A fair winner over hurdles in France and has shown a similar level of form over fences. Left D. Bressou for €30,000 and little to draw from British debut in the Fred Winter here a month ago. Ex-French; barely sighted before pulling up when 80-1 for the Boodles here in March. |
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|PU| (1)  (5/1 -67%)Karia Des Blaises |
5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Karia Des Blaises 5/1, Winner of her only start over hurdles for Emmanuel Clayeux and shaped with promise first 2 outings for new yard before falling heavily in the Fred Winter. Perhaps not over that given she was well held, albeit in Grade 2 company latest. Back in a handicap and certainly in the right hands. Hood on. Hooded after a below-par run in Grade 2 company; retains plenty of potential. |
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|PU| (10)  (22/1 +21%)Vitani |
22/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Vitani 22/1, Won 2 juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer. Well beaten in stronger company in the autumn but having made the switch to Dan Skelton, she made an underwhelming handicap debut at Ascot (also underwent breathing surgery). Should have more to offer. Wind surgery ahead of stable debut at Ascot and finished well behind Spiced Rum. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A chance is taken on EVENING'S EMPIRE who has been contesting maidens in Ireland won by smart horses. Good ground could suit.
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)  (6/1 +0%)La Renommee |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) La Renommee 6/1, Further improvement over fences this season, making a winning return in a handicap at Ludlow in October and backing that up with some excellent runner-up efforts. Set a stiff task against the males at Kelso last time and this much more realistic. Player. Has stamina to prove today but has largely been in good form this season. |
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2nd (10)  (8/1 +6%)Flintara |
8/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Flintara 8/1, Won 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last season and all the better for her return when recording an easy success in 3-runner mares handicap chase at Fontwell (26f) in December. Backed that up with good seconds at Huntingdon/Market Rasen and not taken lightly. Went down fighting at Market Rasen last month but slow ground probably suits her better. |
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3rd (2)  (11/4 +0%)Juniper |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Juniper 11/4, Won twice for Harry Whittington in 2022/23 and left yard debut/return behind when landing 4-runner mares' handicap at Taunton. Again impressed with her jumping when following up in good style at Wincanton 3 weeks ago (broke blood vessel) and beaten only by a well-treated sort in this last year. Went close in this race a year ago and returns here after two wide-margin wins; a player. |
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4th (3)  (5/1 +29%)Moviddy |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Moviddy 5/1, Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles last season. Better form when placed in 3 chases this winter, though disappointed back hurdling at Newbury latest. Freshened up since and worth another chance at this trip back chasing. Headgear on. Began chasing career with three good 2m4f runs; unexposed over staying trips. |
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5th (9)  (14/1 -75%)I Am Gonna Be |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) I Am Gonna Be 14/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Ayr (20.5f, good) on return. However, well held both starts since so something to prove now having left Lucinda Russell. Did well to finish second on chasing debut in November; up in trip for stable debut. |
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6th (4)  (5/1 +44%)Presenting A Queen |
5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Presenting A Queen 5/1, Won 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle on her first 3 starts under Rules. Better form in defeat over fences this season, albeit not looking straightforward. Best treated with caution (can race in snatches/hang badly left). 0-4 over fences but a player if judged on second in valuable series final in December. |
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7th (5)  (9/1 -6%)Fortunefavorsdbold |
9/1(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fortunefavorsdbold 9/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland and left previous form for this yard well behind when landing a handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon. Had plenty to spare when following up at Lingfield and might have found next run at Uttoxeter coming too soon. Type to bounce back. Dual winner in new cheekpieces last month; flopped last time; ground a worry today. |
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|PU| (8)  (14/1 -27%)Shirocco's Dream |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Shirocco's Dream 14/1, Made all at Hereford (25.2f) on return in November but found things tougher since, remote second behind Juniper at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. 9 lb better off with the winner here at least. 17l behind Juniper when second last month but today's faster ground ought to suit better. |
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|PU| (7)  (14/1 +0%)Lagonda |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lagonda 14/1, Point/hurdles winner who was in good form over fences until coming in a remote third of five at Market Rasen (3m). Ran even worse at Doncaster since and others preferred. Has slipped to a good mark but needs to get back on track after two substandard runs. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
She is yet to build upon her very promising chasing debut but I AM GONNA BE tries a new trip on her stable debut and is worth chancing.
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)  (5/2 +64%)Pretending |
5/2(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pretending 5/2, Opened her account as a hurdler at Sandown (2½m) in December and has remained in good form, finishing second of 8 over 19f at Newbury on her latest outing 26 days ago. Raised 4 lb for that but could still have a say. Best form when second on last two outings (3m/2m3f); raised 4lb but considered each-way. |
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2nd (6)  (11/1 -38%)Lavida Adiva |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lavida Adiva 11/1, Winning pointer who landed 2m Catterick novice in December. Creditable third on both starts since, latterly on Market Rasen handicap debut over 20.5f. Less exposed than some. Needs to build markedly upon latest effort but she is relatively lightly raced. |
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3rd (2)  (20/1 -43%)Endless Escape |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Endless Escape 20/1, Enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last term, winning 4 times. Bit below that level over fences at the start of this season but has recorded 2 decent runner-up efforts back hurdling this spring. Runner-up with cheekpieces enlisted on last three outings but that was in small fields. |
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4th (4)  (10/1 -11%)Notnowlinda |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Notnowlinda 10/1, Runner-up twice over fences in the autumn and came good back hurdling under Heidi Palin at Hereford (2m, soft) last month. Only nudged up 1 lb for that and can't be discounted given yard's excellent record in competitive handicap hurdles. Rallied to win at Hereford (2m) under Heidi Palin; up just 1lb and has some form over 2m4f. |
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5th (5)  (16/1 -33%)Golden Glance |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Golden Glance 16/1, Maiden winner at Haydock last spring and runner-up in handicaps at Aintree and Newcastle this winter. Respectable fourth of 6 to Gilbertina at Market Rasen in this headgear combination on her latest start in February. 2nd at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; not quite at that level on either start since. |
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6th (1)  (22/1 -175%)Georgi Girl |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Georgi Girl 22/1, Won back to back 2m handicaps at Sandown and Kempton to start 2024 but found the Imperial Cup too competitive back at Sandown last month. This not much easier now stepping up in trip. Hat-trick bid when tailed off in Imperial Cup at Sandown (11-1) after seven-day break. |
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7th (15)  (28/1 +30%)Mary |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Mary 28/1, Showed when third in first 2 hurdles which makes her 2 subsequent handicap performances disappointing. Needs to stage a revival now stepping up in trip after a 100-day break. Needs much better but she's unexposed and this significant step up in trip holds appeal. |
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8th (9)  (10/1 +17%)Realisation |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Realisation 10/1, Bumper winner who left first 2 hurdles starts behind when a smooth winner on handicap debut at Southwell (20.5f) in December. Possibly found the race coming too soon when well-held fourth under a penalty at Aintree on Boxing Day. Given time since. This unexposed mare is an interesting contender. Up 7lb today but has potential in her third handicap and moving away from soft ground. |
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9th (12)  (11/2 +39%)Cottie |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Cottie 11/2, Scored at Downpatrick last June for Henry de Bromhead. Hasn't fired in 3 runs for Dan Skelton but her mark has eased 10 lb and it's possible this has been the plan all along. Harry Skelton up for the first time. Irish record suggests that a return to better ground would be very much in her favour. |
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|U| (7)  (33/1 -106%)Royale Dance |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Royale Dance 33/1, Fair winner at 2m for Dan Skelton last term and quick to make her mark for current yard with success in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in January. Her 2 efforts since have been disappointing, though. Bounce back needed with first-time cheekpieces added to her tongue tie. Won well at Leicester (2m4f, soft; five ran); two backward steps since; cheekpieces go on. |
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10th (13)  (22/1 -120%)Gilbertina |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Gilbertina 22/1, Second Market Rasen handicap success of her career when just clinging on over 20.5f in February. Ought to remain competitive up 3 lb. Never better than when winning at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft; acts on good) two months ago. |
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11th (16)  (12/1 +25%)Great Snow |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Great Snow 12/1, Placed off higher marks for Neil Mulholland last term but well below par in 3 comeback outings for new yard this winter. Well treated if returning to form but hard to be confident about. Has first-time cheekpieces combined with the tongue tie she's worn the last twice. Player judged on plenty of form but this campaign has not gone well; cheekpieces go on. |
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12th (17)  (40/1 -150%)Just Go For It |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Just Go For It 40/1, At the veteran stage now but she was better than ever when landing 14-runner handicap at Taunton (19f, soft) last month. Matched that when third of 9 off 10 lb higher at Wincanton since. 11yo who is in career-best form but mark looks tough and rarely seen on left-handed track. |
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13th (3)  (18/1 +45%)On My Command |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) On My Command 18/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles for Harry Fry in 2021/22 season but very lightly raced and below that level in 2 outings for different stables since. 430 days off before latest, when soft ground may have been a negative; should strip fitter. |
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|PU| (14)  (10/1 -11%)Shelikesthelights |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Shelikesthelights 10/1, Won hurdles at Doncaster and Southwell (handicap) last spring. Better effort this season when third of 6 over 16.5f at Market Rasen in January. Fresh for this stage of the season and of some interest now stepping up to a trip she's bred to stay (dam 21f winner). Has had wind surgery. Work to do and not proven over this far; interesting to see if her backers return. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The pick is lightly raced REALISATION (nap), away from soft ground, ahead of Cottie and Pretending.
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)  (66/1 -32%)Fashion's Model |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fashion's Model 66/1, Gained breakthrough victory in 5-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. Has it all on here however from 30 lb out of the handicap. Won five-runner handicap at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) ten days ago; 30lb out of the handicap. |
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1st (4)  (6/5 +47%)Malaita |
6/5(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Malaita 6/5, Is holding her form well over fences this season and got off the mark in 4-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 28 days ago, easing clear. Merits consideration once more. Hurdles win at this meeting last year; reliable sort who's progressive too over fences. |
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2nd (2)  (9/2 -157%)Game On For Glory |
9/2(-157%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Game On For Glory 9/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who landed a small-field Ludlow handicap (2½m) in a first-time visor in February. Good third in 2m handicap chase at Newbury 26 days ago so not taken lightly back up in trip. Has mostly run with credit chasing; back up in trip after 2m seemed too sharp last time. |
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3rd (3)  (17/2 -6%)Midnight Ginger |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Midnight Ginger 17/2, Reliable hurdler who went in on only her second run over fences in 2m handicap at Chepstow in January. Last of 4 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f) 29 days ago but can't be discounted now dropped back in distance. Backward steps on last two starts, having won the time before; needs a return to her best. |
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4th (5)  (13/2 +35%)So Said I |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) So Said I 13/2, Opened his account in this sphere at Lingfield in February. Still in touch when brought down 4 out in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 32 days ago so needs considering. Won at Lingfield; close up but headed when brought down latest; 4lb out of handicap. |
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5th (6)  (10/1 +0%)Lime Drop |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lime Drop 10/1, A five-time hurdles winner during 2021/22 campaign and has finished runner-up on 4 of her 5 starts over fences so far, latest in 5-runner novice at Warwick (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. Much respected despite being 6 lb "wrong" in the weights. Second over 2m/2m4f in four of her five runs over fences; 6lb out of the handicap. |
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6th (7)  (66/1 -65%)Moon Eagle |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Moon Eagle 66/1, Finally got off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 17 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere from 27 lb out of the handicap here though. Made the breakthrough at Huntingdon (3m, good) by 11l but she's 27lb out of the handicap. |
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7th (1)  (6/1 -20%)Lady Adare |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lady Adare 6/1, Three-time winner over hurdles who made a winning start in this sphere at Worcester (20f) in October. Improved on that effort upped to Grade 2 level when second at Wincanton and possibly found the run coming too quickly when pulled up at Exeter. Well worth another chance now going into handicaps. Absent 150 days since a poor run and needs improvement but could still have more to offer. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Half of the field are out of the handicap, two by huge margins. Preference is for MALAITA but Game On For Glory is a serious rival.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (4/9 +23%)Golden Ace |
4/9(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Golden Ace 4/9, Fairly useful in bumpers and has won each of her 3 starts over hurdles, suited by emphasis on speed when landing a Grade 2 mares' novice at the Festival here (16.8f, soft) last month. That form looks very strong (second and fourth have both won Grade 1s since) and she remains open to improvement. Won the Grade 2 mares' novice at last month's Festival and is the one to beat today. |
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2nd (10)  (14/1 -17%)Ooh Betty |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Ooh Betty 14/1, Dual winner last May who quickly revived after a couple of lesser displays when landing a Hereford handicap in good style in November. Nothing at all wrong with her 3 subsequent efforts in defeat and she's another who has to enter calculations from an each-way perspective. The most exposed one in this line-up but handles good ground; probably won't be far away.. |
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3rd (12)  (10/1 +0%)Wyenot |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Wyenot 10/1, Ran no sort of a race in the Lingfield novice won by Aston Martini in January but she's otherwise unbeaten over hurdles, making it 3-4 in this sphere when bouncing back with a solid performance at Kempton (2m, good to soft). Shapes as though she'll stay this trip and should make her presence felt. 3-4 over hurdles; in the mix for minor honours if suited by this step up in trip. |
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4th (4)  (18/1 +45%)Lilting Verse |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lilting Verse 18/1, Listed bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles with her sights lowered in a 13-runner novice at Ludlow in November. Not in the same next 2 starts, though, and she was well beaten in this race 12 months ago. Listed bumper winner; yet to build upon her Ludlow maiden hurdle win in November. |
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5th (6)  (50/1 -79%)Mellificent |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mellificent 50/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who put her experience to good use in a first-time tongue strap when winning 9-runner novice at Carlisle (2½m, soft) on hurdles bow in October. By no means disgraced back from a break in listed company at Doncaster and while this is tougher, she remains with potential. Close fourth in 3m Listed race last month; further progress is possible back at 2m4f. |
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|PU| (5)  (12/1 +0%)Little Miss Dante |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Little Miss Dante 12/1, Southwell bumper winner who looked good when winning her first 2 outings over hurdles. Not seen to best effect when third in a 19f Haydock listed novice in December but ran poorly at Sandown last time and the addition of a tongue strap will need to have a positive effect if she's to take this. Placed in Listed race in December but well beaten since; may find this ground too lively. |
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|PU| (3)  (15/2 +25%)Lightening Mahler |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lightening Mahler 15/2, Successful sole start between the flags and created a good impression on hurdles debut at Hereford in January. Disappointing next time but back on track following a wind op when making all at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) and she's a live each-way candidate. Yard also saddles Take No Chances. Up in grade after ready win at Huntingdon last month; remains unexposed. |
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|PU| (7)  (16/1 +20%)Micks Jet |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Micks Jet 16/1, Bumper winner on this card last year and clearly going the right way in this sphere, having no trouble landing the odds when getting off the mark at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) last time. Doesn't look out of place at this level, particularly with further progress likely. Useful in bumpers last year; dominated modest maiden hurdle in February; this is tougher. |
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|PU| (9)  (200/1 -60%)Oneforthefairgreen |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Oneforthefairgreen 200/1, Showed fair form on 2 of her 4 starts in bumpers in Ireland but offered little on hurdles/yard debut at Ascot in December. Placed in two Irish bumpers in 2023 but struggled on stable/hurdle debut in December. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Last month's Cheltenham Festival heroine GOLDEN ACE is now 3-3 over hurdles and ought to be very hard to beat today.
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 (7)  (6/5 +47%)Somespring Special |
6/5(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Somespring Special 6/5, Won twice over hurdles last spring but having initially disappointed over fences, proved a totally different proposition away from the mud after 4 months off when landing conditionals handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good) 4 days ago. Escapes a penalty, so looks to have a huge chance. Escapes a penalty for comfortable win at Plumpton on Sunday; commands respect. |
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2nd (3)  (10/1 -100%)Sacre Coeur |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sacre Coeur 10/1, Front-runner who has won 3 times over fences this season. Not at best when third of 5 at Kelso last time but she's now only 1 lb above the mark she defied at Ludlow in December. Keen-going front-runner; not at best on latest outing but has won three times this season. |
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3rd (5)  (9/2 +55%)Royale Margaux |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Royale Margaux 9/2, Five-time hurdles/dual chase winner in France for David Cottin and fairly useful form over fences in this country. Solid second in handicap at this track (20.6f, good to soft) in December but struggled on subsequent runs. Too soon to be writing her off, however. Second to Pink Legend last year. Needs to bounce back from a duff effort in February but twice ran very well here in 2023. |
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4th (4)  (12/1 -140%)Je T'ai Porte |
12/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Je T'ai Porte 12/1, Winning hurdler who had her usual headgear discarded and caught the eye when third of 10 in a beginners chase at Leopardstown (17f, heavy) last month. Unable to repeat that effort at Thurles 13 days later but now heads into handicaps and warrants respect in a reapplied hood. Has unconvincing record over fences but represents a respected Irish stable. |
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5th (6)  (9/1 +10%)Voice Of Calm |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Voice Of Calm 9/1, Triple hurdle winner who also scored over fences at Leicester (match race) last February. Wasn't at her best after 5 months off at Plumpton (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago so will need to leave that behind with Tom Bellamy back on board. Struggled to keep up when dropped back to 2m1f at Plumpton last month; others preferred. |
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6th (2)  (11/1 -10%)Pink Legend |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pink Legend 11/1, Built on her return when landing 5-runner listed mares event at Newbury (23.4f) in December. Shaped a bit better than the result suggests when fourth at Doncaster 9 days later but has been most disappointing since. Won this last year from a 10 lb higher mark. Won this off 10lb higher in 2023 but seems badly to have lost her way this year. |
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|U| (8)  (12/1 -20%)Lost Connections |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lost Connections 12/1, Third in this before finally off the mark at Ludlow (20f, good) last May, putting her experience to good use. Returned from 11 months off and shaped as if as good as ever when runner-up at Chepstow earlier this month but this demands a jolt of improvement from 7 lb out of the weights. Ran well from out of the weights in this race in 2023; no surprise if she does so again. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/1 -175%)Found On |
11/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Found On 11/1, Bagged 5 small-field handicaps last term and resumed winning ways at Market Rasen on reappearance in September. Respectable second in mares listed chase next time and might have needed the run after 4 months off at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) recently. Drops back down in trip. In career-best form in the autumn; pulled up last month, after a break. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
With her breathing issues resolved, SOMESPRING SPECIAL readily drew clear to open her chasing account off this mark on Sunday.
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)  (9/4 +55%)Anno Power |
9/4(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Anno Power 9/4, Made some appeal on paper and ran well amidst greenness when second in an Exeter bumper in November. With hood applied, showed a fine turn of foot when going one better in mares event at Ascot 3 months later, so she's respected with more still to offer. In the first-time hood she made up a lot of late ground to win going away at Ascot. |
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2nd (17)  (33/1 -230%)Plantaroma |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Plantaroma 33/1, Shaped well when second to I Am Max (won again next time) in Carlisle bumper on debut and matched that form when 9¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Honky Tonk Highway in listed race at Sandown last month. Capable of being in the mix. Second at Carlisle and sixth at Sandown, finishing behind I've Madeupmymind. |
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3rd (11)  (250/1 -400%)Moorsbrook |
250/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Moorsbrook 250/1, In hood for her first outing, went with little promise when well-beaten ninth of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon 70 days ago. Looks to be up against it. On the retreat from a long way out when 50-1 and hooded at Huntingdon (soft). |
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4th (15)  (22/1 -120%)Lagertha |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Lagertha 22/1, Showed some promise making her debut when sixth of 20 in Goffs UK Spring Sales Bumper at Newbury last month, keeping on approaching final 1f. Could go well again. Stayed on takingly for 8l sixth in a big-field valuable Newbury bumper. |
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5th (3)  (5/2 +50%)Asian Star |
5/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Asian Star 5/2, €38,000 3-y-o, Malinas mare. Half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Asian Master. Every chance when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points (Nov 2023) and has joined a top yard, so she's one to note. In second when falling late on in an Irish point; well related and now with the Skeltons. |
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5th (14)  (9/2 -29%)I've Madeupmymind |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) I've Madeupmymind 9/2, Bred to stay well but she showed encouraging speed when runner-up in mares bumper at Wincanton on debut. Ran to a similar level when making the frame in listed event at Sandown next time, so she enters calculations. Plenty of positives to take out of both her runs, particularly the latest at Sandown. |
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7th (12)  (100/1 -300%)Zarhanya |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Zarhanya 100/1, Telescope mare. Half-sister to 7 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Zerashan and fair hurdler Zaralabad. Dam smart 7f/1m winner. Has a fairly useful standard to aim at on debut (wears hood). Half-sister to seven winners; hooded and stable operates at a low strike-rate in bumpers. |
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8th (2)  (18/1 -50%)Miss Goldfire |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Miss Goldfire 18/1, Was sent off favourite and justified her market position when landing 13-runner mares bumper at Wetherby on debut back in March last year, edging ahead late on. Absent since but she's not discounted with tongue strap now added. Wetherby winner 13 months ago; Jonathan Burke isn't aboard this time. |
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9th (5)  (100/1 -150%)Briery Butterfly |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Briery Butterfly 100/1, Bred to need more of a test of stamina and never involved when 12¼ lengths ninth of 10 to the reopposing Anno Power in mares bumper at Ascot in February. Looks one for the longer term. Bred for further in time and she was well behind Anno Power at Ascot. |
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10th (4)  (80/1 -471%)Blacksamssenorita |
80/1(-471%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Blacksamssenorita 80/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when third of 12 in bumper at Taunton 23 days ago, travelling fluently and keeping on without being knocked about. Could take a step forward with that first experience behind her. Moved well throughout at Taunton (soft) and was only beaten 3l into third. |
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11th (13)  (50/1 -100%)Ample Warning |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Ample Warning 50/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Night Wish filly. Dam, French 17f-2¼m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Rasango. This is a tough starting point. 38,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam French 2m1f-2m2f hurdle/chase winner. |
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12th (8)  (14/1 -75%)Khutulun Khan |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Khutulun Khan 14/1, Has stamina in her pedigree and fared best of the newcomers when 4 lengths third of 10 to Anno Power in mares bumper at Ascot 61 days ago, well positioned but sticking to her task. Can give another account. Stoutly bred so a steady pace was no help when third to Anno Power at Ascot. |
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13th (9)  (100/1 -150%)Madame Bluebelle |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Madame Bluebelle 100/1, Shaped like a stayer first time up when fourth of 8 in bumper at Ayr 40 days ago, staying on having been outpaced from early in the straight. Has plenty to find in first-time tongue strap. Stoutly bred and never dangerous when a 9l fourth at Ayr; now has tongue tied. |
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14th (18)  (33/1 +34%)Precious Jean |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Precious Jean 33/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy filly. Dam, modest hurdler (19f winner), half-sister to smart hurdler (stays 2½m) Brandy Love out of fairly useful 2m hurdler Bambootcha. Only the stable's second bumper runner this season but she's bred to win races. |
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15th (6)  (125/1 -213%)Devon Skies |
125/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Devon Skies 125/1, Dartmouth mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Zwicky. Dam ran twice in bumpers out of fair 2½m hurdle winner Marsh Run. Faces a difficult ask on her first start. Half-sister to 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Zwicky; dam well beaten in bumpers. |
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16th (16)  (125/1 -279%)Misaura |
125/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Misaura 125/1, Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 1m-11f winner in Poland Lady Jaguar. Dam modest maiden hurdler. One of 2 newcomers in the line-up for the yard. 3,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to two winners on the Flat (1m-1m3f). |
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17th (7)  (4/1 -60%)Geturguccion |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Geturguccion 4/1, Placed on both outings in Irish points and made a very promising start under Rules when beaten a neck by a previous winner in mares bumper at Newbury in March, making rapid headway to challenge. Leading contender. Pointing promise and went close on heavy ground at Newbury after £200,000 sale. |
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18th (10)  (150/1 -200%)Miss Appleberry |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Miss Appleberry 150/1, Bred for longer trips and shaped in kind when sixth of 13 in mares bumper at Huntingdon a month ago, plugging on. Likely to need more time. Didn't run badly for a 66-1 chance at Huntingdon but likely to find a few too good here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Alan King's GETURGUCCION looks the one to be with on the strength of her Newbury defeat. I've Madeupmymind is next best.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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