Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd October 2022
There were 44 Races on Saturday 22nd October 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 22nd October 2022
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(5) Shearer 3.33/1, Improved in first-time cheekpieces when opening his hurdles account in a 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Newbury in March. Disappointed at Ayr on final outing but quickly back to winning ways at Worcester (23f) on reappearance. Solid contender.
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2nd (7) (11/1 +39%) Twig
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11/1(+39%)
(7) Twig 11/1, Multiple winning pointer who landed a pair of hunter chases for Matthew Hampton back in the spring. Added to his tally in 3-runner handicap at Warwick 16 days ago, though typically looked less than straightforward. Faces a stiff task on hurdles debut.
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3rd (8) (3.5/1 +50%) The Moon Sea's Me
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3.5/1(+50%)
(8) The Moon Sea's Me 3.5/1, Won sole start in points in April and followed up in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Clonmel (16.7f) on Rules debut 23 days ago, despite going in snatches. Will improve.
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4th (3) (25/1 +24%) No No Maestro
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25/1(+24%)
(3) No No Maestro 25/1, Fairly useful chaser who opened his account over hurdles in a 3-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good) in July, well ridden. This is a whole lot tougher.
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5th (4) (10/1 +17%) Serious Operator
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10/1(+17%)
(4) Serious Operator 10/1, Well held in a couple of bumpers (for Daniel Murphy), but he was successful in 2 of his 3 starts in points and made a winning start over hurdles in likeable fashion at Kelso (20.9f) 20 days ago. That wasn't a particularly strong race but he's open to improvement.
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6th (1) (1.25/1 +44%) Rexem
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1.25/1(+44%)
(1) Rexem 1.25/1, Bumper winner who has taken very well to hurdling, following up his Downpatrick success with something to spare at Killarney (22.8f) in August. Open to further progress.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class
2) 24f Race Class Flow
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(8) Lord Accord 7.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who bettered that form when scoring twice over fences around this time last year. Restricted to just 4 runs since, though recent spin over hurdles should have put him spot on for this.
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2nd (3) (11/1 -22%) The Wolf
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11/1(-22%)
(3) The Wolf 11/1, Strong stayer who found just one too good in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February. Unable to make a telling impact held up in the Scottish National 2 months later and off the track since.
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3rd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Captain Cattistock
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4.5/1(+18%)
(7) Captain Cattistock 4.5/1, Useful at best for Paul Nicholls and landed big-field hunter for this yard here last April and expertly placed to land a brace of handicaps in early 2022. Revised mark fair-enough and probably won't lack for fitness given yard he represents.
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4th (10) (8/1 +0%) Motown Maggie
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8/1(+0%)
(10) Motown Maggie 8/1, Excellent start over fences in recent weeks, landing 6-runner novice on chase debut last month before keeping on for third over 19.7f at Tipperary. Step back up in trip should suit and likely has more to offer now handicapping.
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5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Almazhar Garde
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12/1(+0%)
(4) Almazhar Garde 12/1, Profile is starting to look rather patchy found out in a better class of handicap when mid-field in the Kim Muir at the Festival having finished runner-up twice prior to that. Prone to the odd mistake but reappears for yard in excellent form.
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|PU| (9) (3/1 +0%) The Hollow Ginge
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3/1(+0%)
(9) The Hollow Ginge 3/1, Useful at his best but he's without a win since 2020 and out of form when last seen in the spring. Record fresh does offer hope though (runner-up in this a year ago) and he is down in the weights.
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|PU| (5) (5.5/1 +8%) Coeur Serein
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5.5/1(+8%)
(5) Coeur Serein 5.5/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who ran well considering he was caught up in early interference when eighth in the Pertemps Final at the Festival. Every chance there's more to come from him as a chaser this season and mark could be generous on reappearance.
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|PU| (1) (8/1 +43%) Neville's Cross
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8/1(+43%)
(1) Neville's Cross 8/1, Better than ever when forging clear to land 7-runner handicap chase at Bangor in July. Likeable type but up 5 lb against better calibre of opposition.
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|PU| (6) (20/1 -43%) Organdi
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20/1(-43%)
(6) Organdi 20/1, Race she finished third in at Worcester worked out well and she did her bit for the form when landing 7-runner contest at Warwick a month ago. Up 5 lb but a likeable type and she can give it another good go.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow
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(2) Pied Piper 0.83/1, Useful on the Flat (sixth in Ascot Stakes in tongue tie) and made a bright start over hurdles last term, bolting up on the new course here in January before a fine third in the Triumph. Battled back to dead-heat with Knight Salute at Aintree next time (subsequently placed second). More to come.
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2nd (1) (4.5/1 -50%) Knight Salute
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(1) Knight Salute 4.5/1, Proved a revelation over hurdles last season, his only defeat coming in the Triumph, while he subsequently added to his 3 Grade 2 wins when awarded the Grade 1 Aintree Anniversary (dead-heated with Pied Piper on the day). Strong claims.
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3rd (5) (4.5/1 +44%) Bella Scintilla
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(5) Bella Scintilla 4.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and she made a pleasing start for new yard when landing 17f Killarney novice hurdle 3 weeks ago. Could build on that and unwise to dismiss in receipt of weight.
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4th (4) (66/1 +0%) Sawbuck
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(4) Sawbuck 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler who won 2m Punchestown maiden in May. Seemed to run well when third in the 4-Y-O handicap at Chepstow a fortnight ago but this is much tougher.
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5th (3) (5.5/1 +31%) Doctor Parnassus
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(3) Doctor Parnassus 5.5/1, Fair maiden on the level taking after his half-brother the useful hurdler Metier, winning his first 2 starts in this sphere at the start of the year. Well held in the Triumph and valuable Sandown handicap after but could have more to offer this term.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
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(6) Dads Lad 3.5/1, Has got his career right back on track since sent chasing and landed 2m1f handicap at Killarney in August in great style. Not discredited back hurdling when fifth at Listowel last time and he's a player.
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2nd (7) (6/1 +25%) Effernock Fizz
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(7) Effernock Fizz 6/1, Very useful front-running hurdler who showed a good attitude when making all in 2m handicap at Ffos Las 13 days ago. Yet to score over fences though so this demands more.
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3rd (1) (6/1 -100%) Editeur Du Gite
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6/1(-100%)
(1) Editeur Du Gite 6/1, Improved into a very smart front-running chaser last season when a dual winner here and also fourth in the Grand Annual at the Festival. Yard going well so he needs considering on his return.
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4th (3) (6/1 +0%) The Widdow Maker
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(3) The Widdow Maker 6/1, Useful hurdler who has taken his form up a notch since sent chasing, scoring at Exeter and posting good third in Aintree Grade 1 in April. Has scope for further progress over fences. Well in the mix.
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5th (5) (8.5/1 +47%) El Borracho
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(5) El Borracho 8.5/1, Likeable sort who completed his hat-trick in 3-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (15.2f) 10 days ago. This is tougher but he can't be dismissed.
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6th (2) (2.75/1 +31%) Clear The Runway
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2.75/1(+31%)
(2) Clear The Runway 2.75/1, Highly progressive front-running hurdler/chaser who completed a 5-timer in 2m handicap chase at Worcester last month. Has still more to offer so is not taken lightly despite another 7 lb rise in the weights.
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|PU| (4) (8.5/1 +0%) Poseidon
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8.5/1(+0%)
(4) Poseidon 8.5/1, Useful Irish hurdler who matched that form in this sphere when getting off the mark at Cork last October. Well held back hurdling at Galway on his final run for Charles Byrnes in July and no surprise to see him take a step forward for his new yard here.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
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(18) Ted's Friend 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was back to winning ways in a 23f Worcester handicap last month. Creditable third at Bangor since but he has to race from 3 lb out of the weights here.
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1st (14) (2.25/1 +63%) Shoot First
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(14) Shoot First 2.25/1, Winner at Tipperary in June and shaped very well when second of 17 at Galway 4 weeks later. Not in anything like the same form at Listowel last month but no surprise were he to resume his progression, particularly if the betting speaks for him.
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2nd (3) (4.5/1 +18%) Botox Has
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4.5/1(+18%)
(3) Botox Has 4.5/1, Showed improved form to win Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell when last seen in February. Won at this meeting on his 2020 reappearance. The handicapper could have taken a higher view of the Fontwell form and he's much respected on return.
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3rd (8) (8/1 -7%) An Tailliur
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8/1(-7%)
(8) An Tailliur 8/1, Went from strength to strength in handicap hurdles last season, winning a remarkable 7 times. Another good run when second at Cartmel (25f) in May and likely to be very competitive if resuming in similar form.
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4th (1) (12/1 -41%) Salvador Ziggy
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12/1(-41%)
(1) Salvador Ziggy 12/1, Progressive hurdler who made it 4-4 since joining Gordon Elliott when just holding on in a Down Royal conditions event in August. This much his stiffest assignment yet but it's likely he has more to offer for this stable.
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5th (4) (80/1 -142%) Macgiloney
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80/1(-142%)
(4) Macgiloney 80/1, Bagged a 3m handicap at Listowel last month. Not in the same form when seventh at Gowran since. Others look better treated.
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6th (10) (20/1 -43%) Silver Sheen
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20/1(-43%)
(10) Silver Sheen 20/1, Good second at Fairyhouse in April and had an excuse (ridden too aggressively) when pulled up at Punchestown 10 days later. Has left Jessica Harrington. One to note in the betting on return for new handler Fergal O'Brien.
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7th (15) (6.5/1 +24%) Panic Attack
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6.5/1(+24%)
(15) Panic Attack 6.5/1, Reacted very well to a blinkers and tongue tie combination in the spring, winning over 2½m here before a good second over 3m at Haydock. Contender if resuming in similar form.
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8th (11) (40/1 +20%) Skandiburg
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(11) Skandiburg 40/1, Four-time hurdle winner for Olly Murphy. Posted much his best effort for this yard when second at Warwick in March. Down the field on recent Uttoxeter reappearance, though.
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9th (16) (14/1 +22%) Moon King
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14/1(+22%)
(16) Moon King 14/1, No impact in 2 Flat starts this summer but different story back hurdling at Worcester at the end of August, winning a 6-runner 23f handicap. May find life tougher in this more competitive race, particularly as his jumping sometimes lacks fluency.
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10th (7) (16/1 -14%) Streets Of Doyen
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16/1(-14%)
(7) Streets Of Doyen 16/1, Mixed hurdling and chasing this season, performing with credit on most occasions, including fifth over 3m at Gowran 3 weeks ago on his first outing for a new stable.
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11th (6) (14/1 +0%) The Real Whacker
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14/1(+0%)
(6) The Real Whacker 14/1, Left hurdling debut form behind to run out a surprise winner of maiden at Carlisle in December but showed that was no fluke when second in a 3m Doncaster Grade 2 7 weeks later. Unexposed now switching to handicap company on his return to action.
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12th (17) (40/1 +0%) Story Rory
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40/1(+0%)
(17) Story Rory 40/1, Pair of wins in Ireland this summer and another good effort when third of 15 over 2½m at Listowel last month. This is tougher but he's unexposed at the trip.
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|PU| (5) (12/1 +33%) Lieutenant Highway
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12/1(+33%)
(5) Lieutenant Highway 12/1, Front-runner who won his first 4 starts this season, including a Bellewstown handicap. Winning run came to a halt in a useful conditions race at Listowel last month but he still performed with credit in third. Wouldn't be sure to benefit from this longer trip.
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|PU| (13) (25/1 +0%) Kansas City Chief
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25/1(+0%)
(13) Kansas City Chief 25/1, Veteran with a very good course record, winning this race and another competitive handicap (both under Victoria Malzard) for Neil Mulholland last season. Off 7 months, beaten only 6 lengths when last of 5 on recent Wetherby return/yard debut. Should be sharper now (regular cheekpieces also back on).
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -52%) Mac Tottie
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50/1(-52%)
(2) Mac Tottie 50/1, Won 2 races over the National fences at Aintree last season. Has his first hurdle start since 2019 here and surely a chance he's using this as a pipe-opener ahead of a return to Liverpool.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
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(2) Chemical Energy 4/1, Useful form in bumpers and over hurdles, and duly left chase debut well behind when landing a Listowel novice chase (17f, good) last month. Likely to go on to better things in this sphere but stamina to prove here (untried beyond 2¾m).
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2nd (5) (1.88/1 +46%) Mahler Mission
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1.88/1(+46%)
(5) Mahler Mission 1.88/1, Quickly made up into a useful novice hurdler last season, winner of a Grade 2 at Doncaster in January and Perth listed event in April. No concerns stamina-wise and will be a danger to all if his jumping passes the test now tackling fences.
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3rd (3) (0.91/1 +27%) Life In The Park
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0.91/1(+27%)
(3) Life In The Park 0.91/1, Dual hurdles winner during the spring and perfect start over fences when landing a Listowel maiden (2¾m, good) last month. Promises to be suited by this step up in trip and he's an exciting prospect.
LTO Selection:
16:25 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
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(7) Encanto Bruno 2/1, £210,000 buy after a point debut success in March. Ran green but still had enough in hand to make winning bumper debut at Cork (16.8f) in July. Will likely find this a much sterner assignment.
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2nd (5) (2.5/1 +9%) Strong Leader
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2.5/1(+9%)
(5) Strong Leader 2.5/1, Proved most impressive when landing a Warwick bumper on debut back in May, quickening up superbly to draw clear. Plenty to like about him physically and he's very much one to follow with better to come.
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3rd (1) (14/1 -56%) Thecompanysergeant
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14/1(-56%)
(1) Thecompanysergeant 14/1, Good third sent off at 50/1 on debut at Galway and built on that to land back-to-back bumpers subsequently, allowed to control matters from the front at Listowel (2m) 4 weeks ago. This is tougher conceding weight all round.
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4th (13) (6.5/1 +59%) Mamoon Star
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6.5/1(+59%)
(13) Mamoon Star 6.5/1, Good second on debut at Huntingdon then, upped in grade, acquitted himself well having been set plenty to do when third in listed company here (14f) in January. Disappointed on the back of that at Newbury a month later but certainly not one to be writing off.
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5th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Gentle Slopes
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6.5/1(-8%)
(3) Gentle Slopes 6.5/1, £90,000 purchase on back of point win in March and, strong in betting, had little fuss getting off the mark on Rules/bumper debut at Sedgefield in September, making all easily. Definitely worth a second look on that evidence with progress anticipated.
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6th (14) (11/1 +0%) Dreaming Diamond
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11/1(+0%)
(14) Dreaming Diamond 11/1, Shirocco mare. Placed on 2 of 3 completed starts in Irish points and came home well to make a winning bumper debut at Worcester (2m) in June, leading inside final 1f and going clear. This is a big step up, however. One of 3 runners from this yard.
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7th (10) (40/1 +0%) Jem In Em
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40/1(+0%)
(10) Jem In Em 40/1, £55,000 4-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Placed only start in points and did well under the circumstances to make winning Rules/bumper debut at Perth (16.2f) in September, shuffled back home turn but rallying well. Can do better again.
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8th (15) (22/1 +33%) Vienna Girl
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22/1(+33%)
(15) Vienna Girl 22/1, Golden Horn filly. Exceeded market expectations when second on debut in a Southwell bumper in May and proved that to be no fluke when comfortably off the mark at that venue in July. This will demand another jolt of improvement, though.
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9th (6) (40/1 +0%) Tapley
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40/1(+0%)
(6) Tapley 40/1, £40,000 5-y-o, Geordieland gelding. Placed on final start in points and sound start under Rules to land a Fontwell bumper (17.7f) 3 weeks ago, making all and keeping on gamely. This understandably demands more.
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10th (9) (33/1 -65%) Ironica De Thaix
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33/1(-65%)
(9) Ironica De Thaix 33/1, Coastal Path half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Dica de Thaix (winner up to 2¾m). Won 8-runner newcomers' bumper at Senonnes-Pouance 12 months ago, showing a willing attitude. Acquired for lofty €210,000 thereafter and market best guide pitched in here.
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11th (12) (20/1 +0%) Havock
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20/1(+0%)
(12) Havock 20/1, £60,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful 2¾m hurdle winner Del La Mar Rocket. Has to be respected on debut for leading yard for all this looks a particularly deep bumper.
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