Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th October 2023
There were 38 Races on Saturday 28th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th October 2023
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(2) Dancing On My Own 14/1, Smart chaser. Best effort when winning the Red Rum at Aintree in April. Respectable 3½ lengths second of 4 to Easy Game in minor event chase at at Listowel (19f, good, 5/1) 2 months later. Respected. Decent run last time and had previously won Aintree's Red Rum off 7lb lower.
8
2nd (8) (9/1 +18%) Triple Trade
9
9/1(+18%)
(8) Triple Trade 9/1, Gained his breakthrough success over fences in 2m4f handicap at Wincanton in April and followed up with a career best at Kempton later that month. Up 10 lb but can make his presence felt again on return. Beaten in his first six chases but came good in his final two last season; up the weights.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +57%) In Excelsis Deo
6
6/1(+57%)
(7) In Excelsis Deo 6/1, Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler. Easy winner on chasing/yard debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December. Best effort since when second of 3 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, soft). Off 6 months. Drying ground might not be ideal but he's a 5yo with more to offer.
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4th (1) (13/2 +28%) Notlongtillmay
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(1) Notlongtillmay 13/2, Immediate improvement switched to fences for this yard, winning novice handicaps on first 3 starts before excellent 3¼ lengths second of 7 to Stage Star in Grade 1 Turners at Festival here (2½m) final start. Revised mark of 152 on the high side but remains unexposed. Quality novice last season, winding up with a second in the 2m4f Grade 1 here in March.
10
5th (10) (6/1 +33%) Guy
6
6/1(+33%)
(10) Guy 6/1, Fairly useful chaser who was in good form over hurdles during the spring, landing the odds in a Ludlow novice (15.8f, good). Followed up back over fences at Fontwell on return 3 weeks ago but 5 lb higher in much better race now. Recent Fontwell winner; this is way tougher over a trip perhaps short of his best.
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6th (9) (12/1 +14%) The Dasher Conway
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) The Dasher Conway 12/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in June. Couple of good placed efforts after before let down by a rare jumping lapse at Listowel. Proved he was none the worse when going close back over hurdles at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago. Irish raider who could have a say should his jumping stand the test.
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7th (6) (33/1 +0%) Prince Escalus
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Prince Escalus 33/1, Useful chaser who gained a third win in that sphere in 2m Wetherby handicap in February. Only seventh both starts since, including at Market Rasen on return. All three chase wins have come at a lower level in small fields; 2m5f too far latest.
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8th (11) (17/2 +58%) Royale Margaux
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(11) Royale Margaux 17/2, Multiple winner in France for David Cottin and posted best effort for Tom Symonds when second of 6 in handicap chase (11/4) at this course (16.3f, good), travelling strongly. Off 6 months and 1 lb out of handicap. Seven wins in France and signed off last season with good efforts in handicaps.
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9th (5) (7/1 -40%) Before Midnight
7
7/1(-40%)
(5) Before Midnight 7/1, Encouraging start for this yard (previously trained by Sam Thomas) after 6 months off when fourth on belated return to hurdles at Chepstow. Should come on for that and potentially on a good mark. Rated higher in the past; hurdling reappearance (stable debut) was quite encouraging.
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|F| (3) (5/2 +0%) Haddex Des Obeaux
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(3) Haddex Des Obeaux 5/2, Very progressive over fences, making all with a bold-jumping display at Doncaster in December before showing further improvement when landing a valuable pot at Warwick (heavy) following month. Off since (through injury) but remains of firm interest. Impressive from the front in a pair of 2m handicaps last season; has Graded-race potential.
12
|U| (12) (40/1 +20%) Madara
40
40/1(+20%)
(12) Madara 40/1, Fairly useful form over fences in France, neck second of 6 in claimer at Auteuil last time, leading till last few strides. Claimed from Y. Fouin €25,555 after. 3 lb out of handicap on U.K bow. Three wins in France; low mileage but could be on a tough mark for British debut.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
NOTLONGTILLMAY won his first three starts over fences, but he ran his best race in defeat when second to Stage Star here in March. If he has the speed for this trip, the seven-year-old could take some beating. Dancing On My Own is hard to ignore after his Listowel second when last seen in June, while the Warwick winner Haddex Des Obeaux has 10lb more from the handicapper here.
HADDEX DES OBEAUX looked very progressive in a light campaign over fences last season and the handicapper hasn't overreacted for his impressive win at Warwick last time. Triple Trade and Notlongtillmay are also firmly on the upgrade so are feared most.
Gary Moore's HADDEX DES OBEAUX is by the same sire as the stable's star chaser Editeur Du Gite and he could have similar potential.
(2) Blueking D'Oroux 2.5/1, Well and truly turned a corner on back of a wind op during the spring, landing a juvenile handicap at Ascot prior to a fine second in 20-runner Aintree handicap (16.5f) in April. Looks one to keep on side this season now he's back on track. Won Ascot handicap in April and was excellent second at Aintree festival soon afterwards.
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2nd (6) (10/1 +64%) Jilaijone
10
10/1(+64%)
(6) Jilaijone 10/1, Fair ex-French hurdler who scored on yard debut at Fontwell (17.7f) last winter and hard to knock his efforts in defeat since, good second with race fitness on his side at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. However, expected to find at least a couple too good here. Not favoured by today's weights but comes here after two good efforts this season.
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3rd (3) (4/1 +60%) Bois Guillbert
4
4/1(+60%)
(3) Bois Guillbert 4/1, Lightly-raced gelding who picked up where he left off returning from 6 months off when landing 7-runner Kelso handicap hurdle 3 weeks ago, that despite still looking rough around the edges. Very much the type to go on improving for his good yard. Won on recent seasonal/hurdle debut at Kelso but has a bit to find here.
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4th (8) (1.75/1 +13%) Spirit D'Aunou
1.75
1.75/1(+13%)
(8) Spirit D'Aunou 1.75/1, Promise when second on hurdles bow this time last year and most progressive thereafter, completing 4-timer in fine style at Chepstow (2m) in April. Highly likely there's more to come on the back of just 5 career starts and he's well worthy of respect. 4-5 over hurdles; ended last season with stylish handicap win at Chepstow; respected.
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5th (7) (18/1 -13%) Mr Mackay
18
18/1(-13%)
(7) Mr Mackay 18/1, In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdles debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.6f) earlier this month. Much more on his plate now upped in class but highly likely there's more to come. Won Huntingdon maiden this month but needs another big step forward to follow up here.
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6th (4) (40/1 -21%) Bojak
40
40/1(-21%)
(4) Bojak 40/1, Fair Flat winner (stays 9f) and much improved on third hurdles start when landing 18-runner Cork maiden (16.9f) in July. Respectable second in French 4-y-o hurdle for new yard 12 days ago but suspicion he'll find a few too good here. Hood on 1st time. Ran big race from the front when second of 15 in France on recent stable debut.
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7th (5) (10/1 +50%) Chaos Control
10
10/1(+50%)
(5) Chaos Control 10/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Market Rasen juvenile (16.5f) in February. Not disgraced in handicaps in recent months but likely he lacks the potential of one or two in this field. Respectable third in 2m4f handicap in August but does not appear to be progressing.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Bois Guillbert could go well for Lucinda Russell after winning on his seasonal return at Kelso and, although he needs to improve at this level, the four-year-old does have a race-fitness advantage over the majority of the field. He could go well, but the handicapper rates BLUEKING D'OROUX 9lb or more better than all of his rivals and Paul Nicholls' gelding is hard to oppose. Mr Mackay might surprise a few and pick up some place money.
BLUEKING D'OROUX well and truly turned a corner following wind surgery during the spring, successful on handicap debut at Ascot prior to running a fine race to finish runner-up in a big-field Aintree handicap on his final outing. Worth keeping on side this term, he earns the vote to come out on top, with the rapidly improving Spirit d'Aunou heading the dangers. Punta del Este and Bois Guillbert can do battle for a minor role.
Blueking D'Oroux is respected but SPIRIT D'AUNOU still looked full of running when drawing clear to win at Chepstow in April.
(12) Whacker Clan 12/1, Winner of a Ballinrobe maiden chase last year and doubled his tally over fences when seeing off 9 rivals in a Tramore handicap (21.7f, soft) in August. 5 lb higher now and Rachael Blackmore prefers Amirite, but his bold jumping will stand him in good stead round here and he' not discounted. Gamely made all at Tramore in August and now 2-6 over fences; more is needed here.
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2nd (3) (4/1 +56%) Twig
4
4/1(+56%)
(3) Twig 4/1, Good strike rate between the flags and over hurdles, and record in this sphere stands at 4-5 following his victory in a valuable Uttoxeter handicap upped to 3¼m in July (was treated for post-race heat stress). 5 lb rise by no means the end of the world and he's a must for the shortlist. Took form to new level when winning 16-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter in July; up 5lb.
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3rd (13) (33/1 -18%) Wayfinder
33
33/1(-18%)
(13) Wayfinder 33/1, Completed a 3m Chepstow hat-trick on his reappearance last October. However. pulled up 3 times from 4 subsequent starts and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Won when fresh last October but pulled up on three of next four outings; hard to predict.
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4th (2) (5/1 -11%) Amirite
5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Amirite 5/1, Looked a good prospect when making winning chase debut at Fairyhouse (21f, good) last October. Twice placed in graded events since and probably best to ignore his tame effort when sent off favourite for the Irish National in April (likely he was amiss that day). Remains of interest. Disappointing favourite in Irish Grand National but still has potential; shortlisted.
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5th (7) (25/1 -14%) The Wolf
25
25/1(-14%)
(7) The Wolf 25/1, Boasts some solid pieces of form at Cheltenham, not least when second to Lord Accord in this race 12 months ago. Back on the scoresheet at Perth in April, but this temperamental sort didn't jump at all well at Cartmel since and is probably worth taking on. Blinkers refitted. Second off 3lb higher in this race last year; has tendency to make jumping errors, though.
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|PU| (8) (7/1 +13%) Quick Draw
7
7/1(+13%)
(8) Quick Draw 7/1, Scored twice over hurdles for Tom Lacey and made it 3 wins from 9 starts in this sphere for Nicky Henderson when making all on return at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) recently. Dominating round here in this competitive race will not be easy, though, and an 8 lb rise demands more in any case. Made all for wide-margin win on recent seasonal debut; value of that form hard to assess.
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|PU| (6) (8/1 -7%) Undersupervision
8
8/1(-7%)
(6) Undersupervision 8/1, Unreliable sort but turned in one of his better efforts when runner-up in the Grimthorpe at Doncaster (3¼m, good) in March. Failed to fire tried over 31.8f in the Scottish National the following month, but would be a threat if on a going day. Not always a fluent jumper but runs this track well; on workable mark for seasonal debut.
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|PU| (1) (10/1 +9%) Kinondo Kwetu
10
10/1(+9%)
(1) Kinondo Kwetu 10/1, Most progressive over fences, making it 6 wins from 8 starts when seeing off another improver (pair well clear) at Aintree in May. Denied a clear run at a crucial stage when third in the 16-runner Uttoxeter handicap (3¼m, good) won by Twig next time and should make his presence felt. 6-9 over fences; good third of 16 last time, having made bad jumping error in straight.
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|PU| (9) (11/2 -38%) Lord Accord
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(9) Lord Accord 11/2, Decisive winner of this race off just a 1 lb lower mark 12 months ago before finishing a fine second in the Badger Beer at Wincanton. Below par thereafter, but should be spot-on following a spin over hurdles earlier this month and he merits serious consideration. Won this a year ago and should be primed after satisfactory reappearance over hurdles.
10
|PU| (10) (11/1 +31%) Hidden Heroics
11
11/1(+31%)
(10) Hidden Heroics 11/1, Scored at Exeter and over this C&D on first 2 starts in this sphere last winter. However, he proved rather disappointing during the spring and needs to get back on track following a break/wind operation. Not at best when last seen in spring but might go well from the front here.
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|PU| (14) (14/1 +44%) Swapped
14
14/1(+44%)
(14) Swapped 14/1, Bumper winner who didn't progress over hurdles but has sprouted wings since switched to fences, completing the hat-trick with a commanding performance on debut for this yard at Southwell (25.8f, good to firm) last month. Good second there since, but this is a tougher assignment. In very good form in recent month but upped significantly in grade today.
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|PU| (5) (18/1 -13%) Brief Times
18
18/1(-13%)
(5) Brief Times 18/1, Often let down by his jumping but transformed by a step up to 3m this summer, making all at Southwell and Bangor. before finishing third off this mark at Worcester last time. However, has much more on his plate here and, in any case. Lord Accord appears to be the stable No 1. Returned to form with two wins this summer but may find this race too competitive.
4
|PU| (4) (40/1 -21%) Mister Fogpatches
40
40/1(-21%)
(4) Mister Fogpatches 40/1, Useful chaser when on-song and performed with credit both starts here during 2021/22 campaign. However, he was only seen out twice last season and has failed to fire in 2 appearances (one of which was on the Flat) since returning from a break in September. This is more suitable than his last two assignments but he still has a fair bit to prove.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
QUICK DRAW returned to fences with a wide-margin success at Ludlow recently where he made all of the running. Although up 8lb here, that was his first start since April and he may have more to offer. Tramore winner Whacker Clan does look attractively weighted for Henry De Bromhead and could be a major contender under Darragh O'Keeffe, alongside The Wolf, who looks set for a profitable season.
AMIRITE failed to justify strong support in the Irish National during the spring, but something was clearly amiss that day and he makes plenty of appeal on his second start in handicap company, in view of the promise he exhibited in novice company. Twig and Kinondo Kwetu, first and third respectively in a valuable contest at Uttoxeter last time, both have claims, while last year's winner Lord Accord, Undersupervision and the selection's stablemate Whacker Clan are others to consider.
Neil Mulholland's LORD ACCORD (nap) won this race last year after a satisfactory reappearance over hurdles and can repeat the dose.
(13) Hyland 9/1, Better than ever when landing a third handicap hurdle success on his 21f Warwick reappearance 23 days ago. Did that quite readily so a 6 lb rise looks fair enough. Won readily over 2m5f on recent seasonal debut and is unexposed over 3m; respected.
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2nd (11) (20/1 -25%) Judicial Law
20
20/1(-25%)
(11) Judicial Law 20/1, Gained a third win of the season when leading in the dying strides over 3¼m at Kelso last month. First-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained. Another who can't be discounted. Led close home in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso last month; now 5-14 over hurdles.
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3rd (1) (66/1 +18%) Flight Deck
66
66/1(+18%)
(1) Flight Deck 66/1, Pretty smart on his day for Jonjo O'Neill but ended his time with that stable on a low note and a watching brief is advised on his return for a new yard with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Ended last season with two disappointing efforts and was sold for £5,000; stable debut.
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4th (16) (9/1 +36%) Dubrovnik Harry
9
9/1(+36%)
(16) Dubrovnik Harry 9/1, Third in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown in his novice season. Didn't progress in a light campaign last term but he remains low mileage. Very promising novice in 2021-22; last season didn't get going; still has potential.
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5th (7) (18/1 -13%) Moonovercloon
18
18/1(-13%)
(7) Moonovercloon 18/1, Two wins this season and every chance of another when falling at the last at Listowel (2½m) in September. Showed himself none the worse for that when fourth of 17 at Punchestown (2½m again) 17 days ago. Stamina the unknown now tackling 3m for the first time. Two wins this season (2m1f/2m4f); needs a career best over new trip here.
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6th (12) (11/1 -22%) We'llhavewan
11
11/1(-22%)
(12) We'llhavewan 11/1, Strong in the market and back to winning ways at Killarney (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in August. His British mark isn't obviously generous but anything this yard sends over merits plenty of respect. Fended off clear runner up to score at Killarney in August; on a fairly tough British mark.
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7th (19) (11/1 +21%) Gortmillish
11
11/1(+21%)
(19) Gortmillish 11/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner back from a long absence this summer. Advanced his form again when fourth in a 23f rated novice at Killarney 4 weeks ago and he's unexposed now moving into handicap company for Gordon Elliott. On the shortlist. Dual novice winner this summer; no surprise if he features on this handicap debut.
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8th (4) (6/1 -9%) Bugs Moran
6
6/1(-9%)
(4) Bugs Moran 6/1, Useful hurdler who has recorded excellent runner-up efforts at Galway (22.5f) and Listowel (2½m) since returning from a long absence. Likely to give another good account now returning to 3m. Won competitive novice handicap in April and ran well in defeat on all three starts since.
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9th (10) (33/1 -32%) Hurricane Harvey
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Hurricane Harvey 33/1, Recorded back-to-back wins around 3m at Uttoxeter and Ludlow last winter. Made a creditable return from 6 months off when third of 5 back at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago but this looks a much deeper race. Good second on New course here in April but others in this field look better handicapped.
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|U| (6) (18/1 +10%) Party Business
18
18/1(+10%)
(6) Party Business 18/1, Landed a big handicap at Aintree in spring 2022 but drawn a blank since, albeit he ran respectably for fourth of 16 at Haydock (3m) when last seen in May. Has had wind surgery. Did not hit peak form during a fairly light campaign last season; others preferred.
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10th (17) (33/1 +34%) American Sniper
33
33/1(+34%)
(17) American Sniper 33/1, Showed a good attitude when winning first 2 completed starts over hurdles. Another good run when just touched off on his 19f Taunton handicap debut in January but hasn't repeated that since, albeit he may have needed his recent Chepstow reappearance. Jack Tudor on Bashful Boy. Didn't run badly on heavy ground this month; a possible if this new trip suits.
2
11th (2) (14/1 +0%) Espoir De Romay
14
14/1(+0%)
(2) Espoir De Romay 14/1, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons, but he again ran with credit when third in 23f Uttoxeter handicap hurdle back in May. Undergone wind surgery ahead of return with a tongue tie also refitted. Better over fences but placed twice off today's lower hurdle mark in the spring.
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12th (3) (18/1 +18%) Jet Of Magic
18
18/1(+18%)
(3) Jet Of Magic 18/1, Positive start for new yard, winning over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23f) in July. Every chance when unseated back there 4 weeks later and respectable third on his Worcester chase debut since. Jumped rather erratically and quickly reverts to hurdles. Last month's chase debut was underwhelming but he was in good form over hurdles beforehand.
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13th (5) (16/1 -14%) Rock My Way
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Rock My Way 16/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed a course Grade 2 novice hurdle in January. Disappointing back here in 2 subsequent outings in the spring but he reappears with his yard in better form. Unexposed. Grade 2 novice winner here in January but ended last season with two heavy defeats.
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14th (9) (25/1 +11%) Willaston
25
25/1(+11%)
(9) Willaston 25/1, Progressive in the spring, winning competitive handicaps here (2½m) and at Haydock (3m). Had his winning run ended when a well-held fourth at Uttoxeter in July. Given a break since (has had wind surgery). Won two competitive handicaps in the spring (2m4f/3m) and further progress is possible.
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15th (8) (9/2 +36%) Hugos New Horse
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(8) Hugos New Horse 9/2, Likeable type who made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when showing a typically tenacious attitude to see off 4 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Steps up to 3m for the first time on reappearance. Likely to go on to even better things this season. Won five times as a novice last season; moves up in trip today; should have more to offer.
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16th (14) (25/1 -150%) Ringdufferin
25
25/1(-150%)
(14) Ringdufferin 25/1, Much improved for cheekpieces, making all in a novice at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) and handicap at Gowran (3m, heavy) last month. Will find it harder to dominate this field but still merits consideration for his top Irish stable. 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces last month and still has fairly low mileage; shortlisted.
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|PU| (18) (12/1 +14%) Bashful Boy
12
12/1(+14%)
(18) Bashful Boy 12/1, Back-to-back winner on the Flat at the start of the summer and completed a hat-trick back hurdling at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in July. Well suited by the emphasis on stamina when fourth of 31 in the 2¼m Cesarewitch at Newmarket a fortnight ago and that suggests he'll be suited by this step up to 3m. Highly commendable fourth in the Cesarewitch on Flat this month; first 3m attempt today.
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|PU| (20) (22/1 -10%) Spike Jones
22
22/1(-10%)
(20) Spike Jones 22/1, Successful twice over 3¼m at Fontwell last season and ended the campaign with a near miss at Kelso in March. Likeable type but might prove vulnerable in deeper on reappearance. Has had wind surgery. Through stayer; in good form when last seen in March; more needed again here.
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|PU| (15) (33/1 -32%) Bangers And Cash
33
33/1(-32%)
(15) Bangers And Cash 33/1, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Has a slightly lower mark to work with back hurdling on his reappearance. Battled bravely for 3m4f chase win in March; today's test may not be ideal for him.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
BUGS MORAN may find this to be slightly easier than the valuable handicaps he has been contesting in Ireland. The six-year-old is likely to be held up off the pace and, granted a strongly run affair, he can sweep home late to collar the likes of Warwick winner Hyland and Hugos New Horse, who was progressive last season. Judicial Law should not be inconvenienced by dropping back in trip, having won over slightly further at Kelso, while Irish raiders Moonovercloon and We'llhavewan are likely to be thereabouts as well.
BUGS MORAN has been better than ever in 2 outings back from a long absence and there could be more to come now returning to 3m so he gets the vote. The likeable Hugos New Horse isn't opposed lightly and is second choice now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Gordon Elliott's Gortmillish and recent Cesarewitch fourth Bashful Boy also make the shortlist in a race where a case can be made for many.
The answer might be BUGS MORAN, who has finished second in three competitive handicaps since winning a series final in April.
(1) Butch 3/1, Progressive hurdler last season who made the most a good opportunity in convincing style up in trip on his return at Southwell (24.3f) 25 days ago, well on top finish. Remains open to further improvement. Burdened with a double penalty but unexposed at 3m and he already looks useful.
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2nd (3) (9/4 -105%) Antrim Coast
2.25
9/4(-105%)
(3) Antrim Coast 9/4, Confirmed the abundant promise of his hurdling debut when impressive winner of 19-runner maiden at Punchestown (20f, good) 18 days ago, storming clear. Will stay beyond 2½m and remains capable of much better. Readily accounted for bumper winners from top yards when off the mark at Punchestown.
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3rd (4) (7/2 +0%) Reverend Hubert
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(4) Reverend Hubert 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 2m on Flat and confirmed previous hurdling promise when making the most of a good opportunity at Downpatrick (21.7f, good) in August. Built on that when third in a stronger race at Listowel since and ought to be very competitive again. Improving Irish novice and form of latest third at Listowel has been franked.
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4th (2) (5/2 +55%) Lisnamult Lad
2.5
5/2(+55%)
(2) Lisnamult Lad 5/2, Made the most of another good opportunity to take his hurdling record to 3 wins from 4 starts in 5-runner novice at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 17 days ago, pushed out. Faces a stiffer task here but it's possible the step up to 3m could bring about further improvement. Upped in class with penalties but improving and stable has a good record in this race.
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5th (5) (22/1 +21%) Track And Trace
22
22/1(+21%)
(5) Track And Trace 22/1, Expensive purchase who built on an encouraging hurdling debut after 11 months off when shading a tight finish in a 5-runner novice at Warwick (21f) 33 days ago. This is much tougher but he's open to further improvement providing he stands more regular racing. Narrow Warwick winner; down the pecking order on form but has potential.
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6th (6) (50/1 +24%) Thirtyfour Thirty
50
50/1(+24%)
(6) Thirtyfour Thirty 50/1, Telescope gelding who confirmed his bumper debut promise when off the mark in game fashion at Worcester in July. Shaped as if still in good form on first run since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies when second at Stratford subsequently but starts out over hurdles in a warm-looking event. Useful bumper form but he's being asked a stiff question on hurdling introduction.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
REVEREND HUBERT has done well since joining the Charles Byrnes stable and the form of his recent third at Listowel stands out, with the winner going in again subsequently at Listed level. The five-year-old looks set to relish the step up to three miles, while the same may be said of the Punchestown winner Antrim Coast. Improvement is required from Lisnamult Lad if he is to get involved after easy victories in weak contests at Ludlow and Hexham. An impressive winner at Southwell last time out, Butch cannot be ruled out either.
An interesting small-field novice. ANTRIM COAST has made a highly promising start to his career over hurdles, confirming his debut promise when storming clear at Punchestown 18 days ago and, with much better still to come, especially now stepping up in trip, he's difficult to oppose. Butch is another progressive sort who warrants plenty of respect, as does Reverend Hubert, who ran well in a warmish race at Listowel last time.
The Irish look strong here and everything suggests that this longer trip will trigger a positive response from REVEREND HUBERT.
(3) Flooring Porter 6/4, Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner at the festival but unable to complete a hat-trick of wins in that race this year when fourth. Finished third a month later in Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree and last seen down the field at Auteuil 5 months ago. Fancied to make his mark sent chasing under a new pilot. Top-class staying hurdler; 8yo who should take to fences.
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2nd (2) (11/4 +58%) Broadway Boy
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(2) Broadway Boy 11/4, Rangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, career best display when gaining his third success from 7 starts at this venue (3m) in April. Made an impressive winning return/chasing debut at Worcester (23f, soft) recently and he's open to further progress. Progressive hurdler who won well on chase debut; stable jockey rides their other.
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3rd (4) (9/4 +25%) Weveallbeencaught
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(4) Weveallbeencaught 9/4, Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles at this track on New Year's Day but hasn't really built on that, pulled up in the Sefton well last seen in April. Is a point winner, so this switch to the larger obstacles could well have a positive effect. Irish point winner; good flashes of form over hurdles and he's a chaser on looks.
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4th (1) (17/2 -21%) Toss Again
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(1) Toss Again 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler who has quickly made into an even better chaser, winning maiden at Limerick in May and competitive handicap at Galway in August. No match for sole rival Salvador Ziggy in novice at Killarney 9 weeks ago and likely to come up short again here. Has made an excellent start over fences but looks up against it with his penalties.
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16:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
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Dual Stayers Hurdle winner FLOORING PORTER is impossible to ignore on his chasing debut and, assuming he carries on with his usual dominant style of running, this could be a straightforward task. Fellow Irish raider Toss Again has already won twice over fences and is feared most. Broadway Boy won well on his chasing debut and can fend off his stablemate Weveallbeencaught to be best of the rest.
Plenty of intrigue despite the small field and it's dual Stayers' Hurdle hero FLOORING PORTER who is selected to make a winning chasing debut teaming up with Keith Donoghue for the first time. Nigel Twiston-Davies saddles a couple and it's Weveallbeencaught who gets the nod over stablemate Broadway Boy for the forecast spot.
Flooring Porter goes chasing with his powers perhaps on the wane and preference is for the more lightly raced WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT.
(18) Betty's Tiara 22/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford 58 days ago. Reasonable claims as she bids to defy a penalty. Dug deep to win at Stratford; likely to need a lot more if she's to follow up here.
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1st (1) (18/5 +35%) The Kemble Brewery
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(1) The Kemble Brewery 18/5, Created a good impression when landing 8-runner bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 11/4) on NH debut. More to come after 6 months off, so worthy of respect. 120,000euros 3yo; was merely shaken up to make a winning debut at Huntingdon.
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2nd (17) (10/1 +38%) Valgrand
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(17) Valgrand 10/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Bathyrhon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2¼m hurdle winner in France Vaugeoise. Dam, winning hurdler in France, also 16.5f winner on Flat. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Point second could be working out better but open to improvement now with top yard.
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3rd (11) (9/1 -50%) Martin Plage
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(11) Martin Plage 9/1, €16,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam, French hurdler (2¼m winner), sister to fairly useful 15f hurdle winner in France Plus de Sivola. Easily beat only other finisher sole start in points (Apr 2) and appeals as a notable Rules debutant. Beat one other finisher in a British point and later sold on for £110,000; stable in form.
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4th (14) (50/1 +24%) Strong Foundations
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(14) Strong Foundations 50/1, €31,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam showed nothing sole start in bumpers. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 5). Wears tongue strap. Probably beaten by a decent horse in his Irish point and should have a future.
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5th (15) (66/1 -32%) The Northernlights
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(15) The Northernlights 66/1, £26,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/useful chaser Youcantcallherthat. Dam (b89) bumper winner. Runner-up sole start in point bumpers (May 13). Runner-up in a point bumper in May, proving no match for the comfortable winner.
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6th (2) (18/1 -50%) Willsburg
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(2) Willsburg 18/1, Half-brother to smart chaser Wyck Hill and made the ideal start when landing a 7-runner event at Warwick 7 months ago. Open to improvement and not discounted. Didn't look short of speed when running out a 9l winner at Warwick; penalised.
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7th (3) (12/1 +25%) Ballyvango
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(3) Ballyvango 12/1, Half-brother to a bumper winner and there was promise amidst greenness when fifth in a good race at Kempton 7 months ago. Likely to step up on that. Ran a nice first race to be fifth of 17 at Kempton in March (soft), keeping on.
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8th (13) (33/1 +0%) Stay If U Want To
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(13) Stay If U Want To 33/1, Related to a bumper winner and offered some encouragement when fourth at Ludlow 6 months ago. This is likely to prove too competitive for him, though. Lacked the gears to land a serious blow when beaten about 10l at Ludlow in April.
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9th (5) (2/1 +20%) Catch Yourself On
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2/1(+20%)
(5) Catch Yourself On 2/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Noble Mission gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including Seismic Wave. Dam 6.5f-1m winner in France. Worth chancing to make a winning debut. 60,000euros 3yo; Flat-bred gelding from top yard and he's of obvious interest.
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10th (12) (14/1 -40%) Soir De Gala
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14/1(-40%)
(12) Soir De Gala 14/1, Showed something to work on when third at Wincanton on debut, albeit with the run of things from the front. Off 6 months since but, given his connections, he's worth a chance to improve. Had wind surgery since finishing third at Wincanton; the second won next time.
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11th (16) (40/1 -21%) Tout Sur Moi
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40/1(-21%)
(16) Tout Sur Moi 40/1, Showed a bit to work on when fourth on debut at Warwick 7 months ago but a lot more is required if he's to feature in this. Racing too freely didn't help when a weakening fourth at Warwick; can improve.
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12th (7) (200/1 -100%) Hawk Stone
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(7) Hawk Stone 200/1, €9,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Orbys Legend. Not an obvious sort on paper. 9,500euros 3yo; trainer 0-11 in bumpers during recent seasons; hard to warm to.
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13th (4) (14/1 +44%) Call To Duty
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14/1(+44%)
(4) Call To Duty 14/1, Out of a winning hurdler and offered encouragement when third at Taunton 6 months ago. Open to improvement and worthy of consideration. Came from off the pace for third of 13 on debut at Taunton (good to soft) in April.
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14th (10) (9/1 +25%) Jackson Lamb
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9/1(+25%)
(10) Jackson Lamb 9/1, Showed plenty when second of 11 in bumper at Roscommon (15.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 81 days ago. Significant that he's made the trip over and he warrants strong consideration. Runner-up at Roscommon and his yard won this last year with Encanto Bruno.
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15th (8) (16/1 +36%) Highway One O Five
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16/1(+36%)
(8) Highway One O Five 16/1, Half-brother to 4 winners and showed up well when third on both starts to date. Hasn't been seen for 6 months but stable should have him tuned up. Well related and placed in bumpers last season, on good at Kempton and soft at Plumpton.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Catch Yourself On represents Wilie Mullins and this son of Noble Mission is a must for consideration. However, there are dangers aplenty and a chance is taken on THE KEMBLE BREWERY building on his debut Huntingdon success under a 4lb penalty. A 120,000-euros purchase, the selection coped with cut in the ground on that occasion and looks an interesting prospect. Jackson Lamb and Call To Duty are others to consider.
CATCH YOURSELF ON is related to numerous winners and should have enough speed for this discipline, so he's capable of making a winning start at the possible expense of point-recruit Martin Plage. Several of the others are closely matched on form but Jackson Lamb is open to improvement, so he's another one to consider.
With his Flat pedigree, CATCH YOURSELF ON could have a speed edge over those with stouter pedigrees. The market needs checking.
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