There were 47 Races on Saturday 16th November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (4/5 +73%)East India Dock |
4/5(+73%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) East India Dock 4/5, Useful staying handicapper on the Flat for James Fanshawe who is a half-brother to useful hurdler Burdett Road and looked a good prospect himself sent hurdling when landing the odds in a 10-runner juvenile at Wincanton (15.2f) last month. Sure to go on to better things. Progressive Flat stayer and lots to like about his hurdling debut win at Wincanton. |
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2nd (1)  (8/1 -33%)Static |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Static 8/1, Dual winner over hurdles in France and ran his best race starting out for new connections when close second in listed event at Wetherby (2m) 15 days ago, sticking to task. This asks for more but his attitude looked a plus at Wetherby. 2nd in a Listed on UK debut; again has a penalty he could do without but each-way claims. |
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3rd (8)  (33/1 -32%)Torrent |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Torrent 33/1, Fair on Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, defying a penalty at Newton Abbot in September and not disgraced upped in grade when third in listed event at Wetherby (2m) 15 days ago. Needs a lot more at this level in first-time cheekpieces, however. Consistent but held by Static on a recent clash; cheekpieces are now turned to. |
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4th (5)  (28/1 -155%)Moutarde |
28/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Moutarde 28/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 9.5f) and made an encouraging debut in this sphere (hooded) when second of 17 in juvenile at Galway (16.4f) 3 weeks ago, running on late. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Should have more to offer. Dual Flat winner at an ordinary level; 2nd on hurdle debut but since left G Cromwell. |
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5th (7)  (6/1 -50%)My Noble Lord |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) My Noble Lord 6/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m), successful on 4 of 5 starts in 2024, and got off to the perfect start over hurdles at Chepstow (2m) last month, staying on to lead final 1f. Sure to progress and win more races over hurdles. Big improver on the Flat and won on hurdling debut despite the steady gallop. |
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6th (10)  (11/2 -38%)Prairie Angel |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Prairie Angel 11/2, Progressive on the Flat, winning a pair of 1½m handicaps in October and made it 2 from 2 over hurdles in 7-runner juvenile at Down Royal (16.9f) 2 weeks ago, making all. Open to further improvement and well worth her place at this higher level. Dual Flat winner and 2-2 over hurdles after doing it comfortably at Down Royal. |
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7th (9)  (40/1 -150%)Irisante |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Irisante 40/1, Fairly useful at up to 1m on the Flat and similar form over hurdles, including when third in 6-runner Group 3 at Auteuil in May. Since left Hugo Merienne (€80,000 in July) and interesting to see what the market makes of her on UK debut. Bought for 80,000euros after finishing third in French Grade 3 hurdle; needs a second look. |
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8th (4)  (25/1 -178%)Model Approach |
25/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Model Approach 25/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Jim Bolger and has made a bright start to his hurdle career, making all in juveniles at Sedgefield and Kempton last month. Hampered and unseated before halfway in listed Wensleydale at Wetherby 15 days ago but this is much tougher. Fell at fourth at Wetherby latest but has respectable form and nice level of experience. |
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|PU| (2)  (12/1 +52%)Continuance |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Continuance 12/1, Fair 10f Flat winner who took well to hurdling and outclassed his rivals in 5-runner juvenile at Sedgefield (16.8f) last month. This is a big step up but he's entitled to progress. No great shakes on the Flat (did win) and it was a ropey hurdle he won at Sedgefield. |
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|PU| (6)  (100/1 -100%)My Mate Tony |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) My Mate Tony 100/1, Well held in maidens/handicap on Flat and, although he showed more than first time up over hurdles when fourth at Listowel in September, he's easily passed over in this grade. Showed more at Listowel latest but that's no real advertisement for today's prospects. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Trainer James Owen landed this contest last year with the talented Burdett Road, and EAST INDIA DOCK looks a similar type having scored comfortably on his hurdling debut at Wincanton last month. The son of Golden Horn has some improving to do in the jumping department, but he should have too much for Irish raider Prairie Angel, who had been in excellent form on the level before a taking success over hurdles at Down Royal. Narrowly denied in Listed company at Wetherby on his first run for the Olly Murphy yard, Static is a key player too.
MY NOBLE LORD, a most progressive handicapper on the Flat, has the physique and attitude to do well over jumps and looks sure to leave the bare form of his opening win at Chepstow last month well behind now stepping up in grade. Prairie Angel and East India Dock are also promising and they head the dangers.
The standout contender is EAST INDIA DOCK, who was the best of these on the Flat and his winning hurdling debut was hard to fault.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (11/4 +66%)Transmission |
11/4(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Transmission 11/4, Irish import who did well in staying handicap hurdles after joining this yard last season, winning twice and placed twice from half-a-dozen appearances. Shaped well back over fences when second of 6 in novice at this course (24.5f, good) on return 21 days ago. Open to improvement. 2 handicap hurdle wins earlier this year and encouraging return to fences here last month. |
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2nd (3)  (22/1 -38%)Java Point |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Java Point 22/1, Confirmed promise of stable debut when landing a decent pot at Sandown in February. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap chase at this course (26f, good) final start. Off 7 months. Won at Sandown in February on second stable start; needs to be at top of game on return. |
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3rd (12)  (12/1 +64%)Planned Paradise |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Planned Paradise 12/1, Scored at Perth in the summer but not so good since, 16½ lengths eighth of 18 to The Newest One in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Some good form this season but soundly beaten over C&D three weeks ago. |
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4th (4)  (3/1 +25%)The Newest One |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Newest One 3/1, Capitalised on a lower chase mark when making a winning return in 18-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) under this rider 22 days ago by 1½ lengths from Jimmy The Digger, finding extra having done plenty in a well-run race. Needs considering up 5 lb. Won big-field C&D handicap on reappearance and could play another leading role up 5lb. |
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5th (10)  (9/2 +10%)Read To Return |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Read To Return 9/2, In good form early last season, scoring at Killarney (23f) and making the frame in 3 other starts. Form rather tailed off in latter part of campaign but took a step back in the right direction after 6 months off when fourth at Punchestown last month. Needs to build on that. Caught the attention of the stewards when fifth in this last year; could be involved. |
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6th (1)  (16/1 -45%)Deise Aba |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Deise Aba 16/1, Useful but unpredictable chaser for Philip Hobbs. Successful in 4 of 6 starts in points, including latest (Apr 1). Sold from Francesca Poste £10,000 later in May and decent start for this yard when just failing at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Not sure to be in same mood here. 11yo who was short-headed on recent stable debut at Wincanton and he's respected. |
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7th (11)  (6/1 +8%)Jimmy The Digger |
6/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Jimmy The Digger 6/1, Looked out of sorts towards the end of last season but all the better for return when 1½ lengths second of 18 to The Newest One in handicap chase at this C&D (good, 33/1) under this rider 22 days ago. On a good mark if building on that. C&D winner who was second of 18 over C&D three weeks ago; contender. |
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8th (5)  (80/1 -142%)Cap Du Nord |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cap Du Nord 80/1, Resumed winning ways at Perth in July. Badly hampered 5 out when eleventh of 20 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, soft) next time before well held at Aintree 3 weeks ago. 11yo who has won twice this year but was tailed off at Aintree three weeks ago. |
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9th (7)  (40/1 -60%)Clonmeen |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Clonmeen 40/1, Latest win in chase at Punchestown in December. Below par last 3 starts, though looked rusty at Cork on return. A return to form is needed but he's travelled from Ireland and is not written off. |
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10th (8)  (25/1 -56%)Captain Speaking |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Captain Speaking 25/1, Unraced in this country since completing hat-trick at Fakenham 4 years ago but has paid his way in France since, winning 5 times, latest at Durtal in March. Good second at Auteuil final start and not taken lightly. Trained in France; untested at the trip but has 7-21 strike-rate over fences; interesting. |
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11th (9)  (17/2 +47%)Strictlyadancer |
17/2(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Strictlyadancer 17/2, Won 3 on the bounce over fences during 2021/22. Missed the following season and record since has been patchy, though better than bare result when 13¾ lengths fifth of 18 to The Newest One in handicap chase (11/1) at this C&D (good) 22 days ago, a big move before 3 out taking its toll. Not dismissed. Won this in 2021; didn't run badly over C&D last time but needs a bigger performance today. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A slightly unlucky second when hampered two out behind the reopposing The Newest One over C&D last month, JIMMY THE DIGGER could be primed to regain the winning thread at a track that has mostly served him well. A respectable fifth in this contest last year off 1lb lower, Read To Return is interesting on the back of a decent return run at Punchestown, while the booking of Patrick Mullins aboard the unexposed Transmission looks significant. Narrowly denied at Wincanton last time out, the veteran Deise Aba is another to consider.
COME ON TEDDY starts the new campaign potentially well handicapped for his new yard so could be the answer with a top Irish amateur booked. The Newest One and Jimmy The Digger were first and second in a similar event over C&D 3 weeks ago and they head the dangers.
This could go to TRANSMISSION, who was progressive in staying handicap hurdles earlier this year and ran well here recently.
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 (4)  (10/11 +34%)L'eau Du Sud |
10/11(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) L'eau Du Sud 10/11, Strikes as sort of good-class handicap hurdler (runner-up in Betfair and County Hurdle last year) his stable routinely turn into even better chasers and pulverised his 4 rivals on chase debut at Stratford (19.4f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago. The one to beat with better to come. Runner-up in the County Hurdle in March and impressed on recent chase debut at Stratford. |
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2nd (8)  (12/1 -20%)Western Zephyr |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Western Zephyr 12/1, Winner of 3 of his half-a-dozen starts over hurdles and positive start in this sphere last season. Given a chance by the handicapper and finally got off the mark in this sphere on return following a wind op in 5-runner handicap at Carlisle (15.9f) last month. Must build on that now. Tougher task today but he impressed at Carlisle last time; could make another bold bid. |
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3rd (5)  (11/4 +21%)Lookaway |
11/4(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lookaway 11/4, Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick in course Grade 2 last October and several pretty useful efforts in defeat after at up to 20.5f. Made a return/chasing debut in a match event at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft) earlier this month and seems sure to go on to better things in this sphere. Won Grade 2 novice hurdle here last season; scored on recent chase debut; respected. |
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4th (1)  (25/1 -108%)San Salvador |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) San Salvador 25/1, Dual winning hurdler who is getting his act together over fences, supplementing his Listowel novice success in September with a Grade 3 victory at Roscommon just a week later. Best not judged on his latest effort over C&D (good) recently but needs to improve again. Won Grade 3 at Roscommon in September but suspicion he'll be vulnerable under penalty here. |
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5th (3)  (10/1 +60%)Breizh River |
10/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Breizh River 10/1, Failed to get his head in front over hurdles but handicap chases have been the making of him, scoring at Hexham and Bangor this summer. Took his record to 3-4 after a break with a big step forward in form terms at Kelso last month, but this is a different kettle of fish altogether. 3-4 over fences; a couple of others may have greater potential but he's clearly thriving. |
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6th (7)  (15/2 +0%)Petit Tonnerre |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Petit Tonnerre 15/2, Useful hurdler at best who didn't convince with his jumping sent chasing last season. Below his best over hurdles subsequently but gave cause for encouragement back over fences returning from 4 months off when runner-up at Aintree (15.8f) recently, finishing well. Really wants further than this. 0-5 over fences but good 2nd at Aintree latest; may not be far away now he's back on song. |
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7th (6)  (50/1 +0%)Noble Anthem |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Noble Anthem 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who is lightly raced over jumps and clearly learnt plenty from his initial experience over fences when winning 5-runner handicap at Sedgefield last month. Seemed to excel himself when third in C&D novice just over 3 weeks ago (bled) but has a mountain to climb here. Creditable third of four over C&D last time but others have more substance to their claims. |
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8th (2)  (100/1 +0%)Ballymackie |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ballymackie 100/1, Picked up for £160,000 after winning a couple of Irish points early last year. Pitched into a strong race for his Rules debut when last of 5 in a 2½m Warwick novice chase 12 months ago and now asked an even bigger question returning in a tongue tie. May improve but huge outsider in this. Two-time point winner but well beaten on sole rules start last November and absent since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
It is difficult to look past L'EAU DU SUD, who in the main jumped impeccably on chase debut over further at Stratford last month when scoring easily. A return to this track should not inconvenience either, having finished runner-up in the County Hurdle in March, and that form should be enough to see off the admirable Lookaway, who landed a two-runner contest at Uttoxeter on chase debut. Neil King's charge was second in the Greatwood at this meeting last year and is noted along with Carlisle scorer Western Zephyr and Petit Tonnerre.
An Arkle trial in name only, L'EAU DU SUD the sort of good-class handicap hurdler his stable almost routinely turn into even better chasers and he's strongly fancied to take the step up in class in his stride and make it 2-2 in this sphere. Lookaway showed his likeable attitude when making a winning return/chase debut at Uttoxeter recently, so he heads up the dangers with improvement on the cards, with Western Zephyr taken to edge out San Salvador for third.
C&D Grade 2 novice hurdle winner LOOKAWAY won on his recent chase debut at Uttoxeter and is taken to make it 2-2 over fences.
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 (13)  (10/1 -25%)Il Ridoto |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Il Ridoto 10/1, Likeable sort who was third in this last year before finishing second to Fugitif and third to Ga Law in other strong handicaps here in December/January. Didn't shape with obvious promise on last month's Chepstow reappearance after wind surgery but course form makes him a dangerous one to dismiss. Made the frame in this event in 2022 and 2023; helps to give Paul Nicholls a strong hand. |
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2nd (2)  (9/2 +25%)Ga Law |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ga Law 9/2, Won this race 2 years ago and bagged another big middle-distance handicap here in January. Better than ever when second on 19.5f Chepstow reappearance in January and his fine course record earns him a place on the shortlist. 2-2 in handicaps at this venue, including a success in this contest two years ago; solid. |
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3rd (10)  (15/2 +32%)Lets Go Champ |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Lets Go Champ 15/2, Just his second handicap chase when readily justifying market support in a big field at Punchestown in May. Respectable sixth of 22 in Galway Plate (22.5f) 3 months later. Possible that trip just stretched him and could resume his progression now. Lightly raced 9yo who is steadily improving and has a solid record; likely to go well. |
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4th (12)  (16/1 +20%)Madara |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Madara 16/1, Much improved for Sophie Leach last term, winning good 2m handicaps here and at Leopardstown. Lacklustre display on Ascot reappearance a fortnight ago (only run for Kieran Burke). Dan Skelton hasn't had long to work his magic but still no shock to see a big run. Up in trip. Campaigned at about 2m in Britain; something to prove back up in distance; new yard. |
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5th (6)  (28/1 -75%)Fugitif |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fugitif 28/1, Finally landed a big pot in December Gold Cup here last December. Ended last season with a whimper but back to only 1 lb above that winning mark if a 7-month break and wind surgery have a reviving effect. Respectable record at Cheltenham includes a fourth-place finish in this race last year. |
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6th (1)  (9/1 +10%)Protektorat |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Protektorat 9/1, Won the 2022 Betfair Chase at Haydock. Came up a little short in top-level staying races subsequently but a drop in trip saw him bounce back to winning ways in the Ryanair at the Festival in March. Backed that up when 2½ lengths third to Jonbon at Aintree. Clear top weight but still respected. Close second in this race in 2021; has earned this 13lb higher mark; 2024 Ryanair winner. |
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7th (5)  (40/1 +0%)Janidil |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Janidil 40/1, Hasn't been at his best since chasing home Allaho in the Clonmel Oil last November but his stamina might have been stretched by 22.5f on soft ground when only third when favourite for a Galway conditions race in August. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Current mark reflects a decline in his form; new headgear needs to make a difference. |
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8th (14)  (40/1 +0%)Straw Fan Jack |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Straw Fan Jack 40/1, Smart in his novice chase season. Didn't reach quite the same level in the last campaign but did finish third in the Plate at the Festival. Has to race from 6 lb out of handicap on reappearance. Respectable third in the Plate but is hindered by being 6lb out of weights in this field. |
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9th (11)  (25/1 0%)Hartur D'arc |
25/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Hartur D'arc 25/1, Won a 2½m Cork maiden chase and Leinster National at Naas (25.5f) on first 2 outings for Gavin Cromwell. Stamina might have been stretched in the Irish Grand National final start. Drops back significantly in trip on his reappearance for a stable whose Cheltenham runners always merit respect. Not fully exposed over fences but the forecast conditions don't look ideal back at 2m4f. |
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|U| (9)  (8/1 +33%)In Excelsis Deo |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) In Excelsis Deo 8/1, Career best when winning the Silver Trophy over 20.5f here in April. Ran poorly in the Galway Plate in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in July but he has a good Cheltenham record and his yard in among the winners. Respected. Produced two useful pieces of Cheltenham form in the spring; possibilities back here. |
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|PU| (7)  (6/1 +25%)Imagine |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Imagine 6/1, Looked an exciting chasing prospect when successful at Fairyhouse and Punchestown (Grade 2) last November. Well below par when only fourth back at Punchestown in January. Subsequently sold out of Gordon Elliott's yard for 320,000 euros. Low-mileage chaser who remains capable of better. Largely progressive for Gordon Elliott; joined new team for 320,000euros; interesting. |
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|PU| (3)  (11/4 0%)Ginny's Destiny |
11/4(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ginny's Destiny 11/4, Had an excellent first campaign over fences with the Paul Nicholls yard, including a course hat-trick between November and January. Even better form when second to Gray Dawning at the Festival in March and runner-up in another Grade 1 at Aintree on final start. A bold show looks assured. Smart novice chaser last term; has a good record here; similar type to last year's winner. |
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|PU| (15)  (20/1 +39%)Weveallbeencaught |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Weveallbeencaught 20/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Has run up to his best in novices at Worcester and this venue (handicap) for new yard this autumn but a big career best will be needed from 10 lb out of the handicap. Went close in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last month; now 10lb out of the handicap. |
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|PU| (8)  (66/1 -32%)Jetoile |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jetoile 66/1, Won handicap chases in 2022, notably the Old Roan at Aintree. Matched that form when fourth to the reopposing Lets Go Champ at Punchestown in May. Looked rusty back from break at Chepstow 5 weeks ago and needs to have come on a lot. Has developed cracks in his record and ran dismally last time; others preferred. |
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|PU| (4)  (100/1 -100%)Editeur Du Gite |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Editeur Du Gite 100/1, Bold-jumping front runner whose Desert Orchid success at Kempton last Christmas shows he's still really smart on his day. However, he's been well below that level in 4 outings since, dropping away tamely at Chepstow last month. Good 2m chaser on his day; poor claims on 2024 form and has something to prove at 2m4f. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Paul Nicholls landed this contest last term and his GINNY'S DESTINY looks well capable of giving him back-to-back wins in the race. He enjoyed a productive campaign last season, notching up three course wins before finding only one too good in a couple of Grade 1 assignments at the big spring festivals. Off what looks a workable mark, he can continue the yard's recent good run of form. Lets Go Champ travelled well for a long way before fading into sixth in the Galway Plate over an extended 2m6f last time, and he commands respect easing in trip. Ryanair winner Protektorat has his fair share of weight to carry, but Dan Skelton's classy chaser cannot be overlooked.
GINNY'S DESTINY has a similar profile to Stage Star who won this for the Nicholls/Cobden combination last year and can enhance his excellent Cheltenham record. 2022 winner Ga Law is feared most on the back of his fine reappearance second at Chepstow. In Excelsis Deo, another with strong Cheltenham form, is next on the list ahead of Harry Derham's new recruit Imagine.
All the signs look good for IMAGINE (nap), who is taken to make a successful debut for Harry Derham. Ga Law is second choice.
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 (9)  (5/4 +58%)Doyen Quest |
5/4(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Doyen Quest 5/4, Likeable sort who signed off last term with gutsy success here in April. Resumed his progress on seasonal return with an excellent second of 17 in handicap at Chepstow (19.4f) 35 days ago. That form has been franked so big shout also stepping up in trip. Looks nailed on for further improvement this term and good chance he will stay 3m. |
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2nd (1)  (5/1 +29%)Gowel Road |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gowel Road 5/1, Held his form well last season and he resumed with a good second of 12 in handicap over C&D 21 days ago. No surprise to see another good run from this course winner. Front-running second over C&D (good) three weeks ago; should again be on the premises. |
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3rd (7)  (11/1 -38%)Noble Birth |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Noble Birth 11/1, A fairly useful 23f hurdles winner for Eric McNamara. Shaped well on his yard debut when third of 12 in handicap chase at Cork (3m) 34 days ago. Usual tongue strap goes back on now and not without interest. Made a solid stable debut over fences; might build on that but needs a career best. |
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4th (11)  (13/2 +28%)Thanksforthehelp |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Thanksforthehelp 13/2, Won twice over hurdles last spring but lightly raced and disappointing since, only sixth of 8 in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap last month. Has plenty to prove. The ease of his Chepstow win in February 2023 off just 1lb lower isn't quite forgotten. |
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5th (5)  (40/1 +39%)Deep Cave |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Deep Cave 40/1, Successful chaser in France who doubled his career tally when bagging minor event hurdle at Clairefontaine (17.7f) in July. Looked rusty for his new yard when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle here (19.9f, good) 22 days ago. Can take a step forward now. Seemingly best watched for now following his muted debut for new yard here (2m4f; 50-1). |
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6th (2)  (12/1 +33%)Zeeband |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zeeband 12/1, A dual hurdles winner in the summer who got right back on track when a clear second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Can give another good account for last year's winning yard despite a 7 lb rise. Won a maiden and three handicaps this year; shapes as if well worth a go at 3m. |
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7th (10)  (14/1 +30%)Hardy Boy |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Hardy Boy 14/1, Back to winning ways at Market Rasen in August and has continued in good form, fourth of 12 over C&D 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. Good C&D fourth last time (Gowel Road second) but he's probably too exposed to win this. |
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8th (6)  (20/1 -100%)Itso Fury |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Itso Fury 20/1, Useful winning hurdler who cosily got off the mark over fences in 3m Wetherby handicap two weeks ago. Very much one to consider now reverting to this sphere. Won over fences at Wetherby (3m, good) last time; 9lb higher on this return to hurdles. |
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9th (8)  (28/1 -100%)Quick Draw |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Quick Draw 28/1, Has an all-or-nothing profile but made it 4 wins over fences for his current yard at Wincanton in February. Has run poorly both starts this term though and reverts to hurdles with lots more required. Hurdling first time since April 2023; well handicapped judged on his good days over fences. |
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10th (3)  (50/1 -100%)Captain Morgs |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Captain Morgs 50/1, C&D winner but he's an unreliable individual and was pulled up on the back of a breathing op in handicap chase here (25f, good) 21 days ago. Has work to do. Ran badly in both races since his win at Aintree (3m1f, good) in May; switches from fences. |
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11th (12)  (16/1 -14%)Pinnacle Peak |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Pinnacle Peak 16/1, In fine form when last seen out 12 months ago, scoring here and posting a good fourth of 20 in handicap hurdle here (21f). Has won off a break so no forlorn hope despite his long absence. In fine form at this track over 2m4f/2m5f last autumn but he's been absent since. |
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12th (4)  (14/1 -133%)Emailandy |
14/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Emailandy 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Plumpton (20.5f) in March but only ninth in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) following month. Has won off a break so not ruled out on his return. Second-season hurdler who shapes as if 3m is well worth a go and should have more to offer. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Doyen Quest got up late on to score over an extended 2m4f here in the spring and, on the back of a creditable reappearance second at Chepstow last month, he warrants respect off 3lb higher. That said, GOWEL ROAD is preferred. He lost little in defeat when finishing sixth in the Pertemps Final here last season and, after only finding an in-form rival too good here last time, he gets the nod to go one place better. Emailandy is also respected tackling this trip for the first time.
Plenty are in with a shout but it's hard to side against Dan Skelton's upwardly-mobile DOYEN QUEST who resumed with an excellent second in a big-field Chepstow handicap (form been franked) and still looks ahead of his mark with this longer trip also a likely plus. Gavin Cromwell's new recruit Noble Birth could emerge as the main danger although fellow Irish challenger Zeeband commands plenty of respect for last year's winning yard. In-form duo Gowel Road and Itso Fury can both have a say too.
Doyen Quest is a must for the shortlist and Emailandy also brings potential. ZEEBAND, however, still has more to offer.
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 (9)  (2/1 +60%)Hamsiyann |
2/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Hamsiyann 2/1, Progressive as a juvenile hurdler last season, unlucky not to finish closer when very good third at Ascot (15.7f) in March. Useful effort when chasing home stablemate Alphonse Le Grande in Chester Plate (2¼m) sole start since in May and fascinating runner for stable who took this 2 years ago. Stamina has not been sufficiently tested yet over hurdles; set to take a big step forward. |
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2nd (7)  (8/1 +6%)Long Draw |
8/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Long Draw 8/1, £60,000 Irish point recruit very much on the up since switched to handicaps, winning at Ffos Las (20f) in May and surpassed that form when runner-up all 3 starts since, held only late on at Aintree (20f) 20 days ago. Worth considering up 3 lb with yard firmly amongst the winners. A win followed by three seconds in handicaps on good ground over 2m4f and 2m5f; in the mix. |
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3rd (8)  (6/1 +33%)Wonderful Eagle |
6/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Wonderful Eagle 6/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Built up a good strike rate in both codes for new yard, twice a winner on the level this summer before adding to his tally in this sphere (value for extra) at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in September. Good third on Flat latest and respected here. In good form Flat and hurdling but he's still not the most fluent jumper. |
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4th (3)  (5/1 +17%)Wyenot |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Wyenot 5/1, 5-y-o mare who has quickly built up a healthy strike rate over hurdles, making it 4 wins from 6 starts when successful on return in 13-runner handicap here (19.9f) 3 weeks ago. 6 lb higher mark demands more but another who is unexposed at this trip. 3-5 in novice hurdles and reappeared with a front-running handicap win here (2m4f, good). |
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5th (6)  (33/1 -136%)Koori Star |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Koori Star 33/1, Winning pointer who made perfect start under Rules when successful in 12-runner Sligo maiden hurdle (17.8f) in June. Struggled up in class next time and unable to justify support when ninth of 14 on handicap hurdle debut at Galway (2m, heavy) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Backward steps last two starts (handicap debut latest) but it's too early to dismiss him. |
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6th (4)  (10/1 -100%)Major Fortune |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Major Fortune 10/1, Big improver when stepped up to 2½m+ last season, winning 5 on the spin and picked up where he left off when scoring with plenty in hand on his return at Newton Abbot (16.8f) last month, coping well with the return to 2m. Needs respecting from revised mark back up appreciably in distance. 1111121 from last December; it remains possible that this trip is shorter than ideal. |
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7th (1)  (22/1 -38%)Kings Hill |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Kings Hill 22/1, Useful handicap hurdler who returned to something like his best when third in handicap at Killarney (17f, soft) in August. Disappointed when last of 3 in small-field Sligo hurdle 3 weeks ago but still unexposed at this sort of trip now returned to handicaps. Bumped into a highly progressive rival two starts back (2m5f) on sole attempt beyond 2m2f. |
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|U| (2)  (11/2 -10%)Champagne Twist |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Champagne Twist 11/2, Off the mark at third attempt in Doncaster maiden (19.4f) in January and improved further when collaring stablemate late in competitive EBF Final handicap at Sandown (19.8f) in March. Final outing at Aintree best excused and he returns with yard in great nick. Respected. Flopped at Aintree in April but EBF Final win at Sandown was a sizeable feather in his cap. |
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|PU| (5)  (14/1 -56%)Fire Flyer |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fire Flyer 14/1, Won a pair of novice hurdles at up to 19f in February. Disappointed in a couple of Sandown handicap hurdles in the spring but no surprise where he to bounce back to form with a bang after 6 months off/following wind surgery. Ended last season with a whimper but, after wind surgery, could resume his progress. |
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|PU| (10)  (50/1 -52%)Mikimoto |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mikimoto 50/1, Successful only start in bumpers for Henry Daly. Promise over hurdles for new yard, runner-up first 2 starts last year and possibly needing the run after 10 months off when fourth in a Stratford maiden 922f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Does need to brush up his jumping now handicapping, though. He stays at least this far and should be open to progress on this move into handicaps. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A Grade 3 winner at Sandown on his penultimate start, Champagne Twist boasts some solid form. However, returning from a 218-day absence is a concern and with that in mind, the match-fit MAJOR FORTUNE shades preference after an assured success over 2m1f at Newton Abbot 17 days ago. Having previously won over further, stepping back up in trip should be ideal for the Dan Skelton-trained gelding, who appears progressive enough to cope with a 9lb higher mark. Long Draw and Wyenot complete the shortlist.
Tony Martin took this prize 2 years ago and looks to hold prime claims again with his 4-y-o HAMSIYANN. Progressive in a handful of starts over hurdles last term, he ran his best race yet on the Flat when chasing home his stablemate in the Chester Plate back in May. Unexposed at this trip and appealing as being on a handy mark, he's very much of interest. Last-time-out winners Wonderful Eagle and Major Fortune command respect also, as do Champagne Twist and Long Draw.
Wyenot and Major Fortune look set to run well again but Tony Martin's maiden hurdler HAMSIYANN catches the eye in a major way.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5)  (17/2 +6%)Jasmine D'airy |
17/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jasmine D'airy 17/2, Runner-up both starts in points prior to readily landing a Tipperary bumper for Sam Curling 6 months ago. Has joined new connections since and looks a player. Easy winner at Tipperary; has joined excellent yard and commands respect on British debut. |
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1st (8)  (5/2 +79%)Seo Linn |
5/2(+79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Seo Linn 5/2, 4/5, Built on promising debut when winning 8-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16.4f, soft) in August followed by a respectable fourth in a listed event at Gowran. Not a forlorn hope. Fourth in Listed race last time; could again make frame but others appeal more for the win. |
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2nd (10)  (7/1 -17%)Siog Geal |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Siog Geal 7/1, £80,000 buy after winning her sole outing in Irish points in February and showed plenty when a clear second at Aintree first time out under Rules. Not discounted. Point winner; shaped very well when second in Aintree bumper; high on the list. |
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3rd (12)  (12/1 -9%)Strong Run |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Strong Run 12/1, Sister to useful bumper winner/very smart hurdler Strong Leader and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Strong Glance. Solid start when runner-up at Uttoxeter and, given her pedigree, can be expected to improve. Well-bred mare; came from rear when promising second at Uttoxeter; has lots of potential. |
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4th (9)  (10/1 -82%)Settle Down Jill |
10/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Settle Down Jill 10/1, €8,000 3-y-o, £120,000 4-y-o, Affinisea filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including fair chaser Soloman Lane. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Nietzsche. Won only outing in Irish points (Feb 2024) and significant that top yard starts her out at this level. Bought for £120,000 after winning a point; has joined fine yard; big player on rules debut. |
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5th (6)  (15/8 +25%)Korinthia |
15/8(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Korinthia 15/8, Filly who hails from top yard and has looked an excellent prospect in landing her first two starts, again impressive at Limerick last time. Sets the standard with more to come. Had plenty in hand when scoring at Wexford and Limerick; could complete a hat-trick. |
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6th (11)  (17/2 +39%)St Irene |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) St Irene 17/2, Out of a hurdling winner and well prepared for debut when scoring at Southwell 6 months ago. Could take a step forward if fit for this. Easy Southwell scorer in May; this is tougher but she's impossible to discount. |
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7th (13)  (20/1 -25%)That'll Do Moss |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) That'll Do Moss 20/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points and maintained unbeaten record in 7-runner bumper at Market Rasen 5 months ago. This demands a lot more. 1-2 in points; came from last to first to win bumper at Uttoxeter; possibilities. |
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8th (1)  (18/1 +0%)Audacious Annie |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Audacious Annie 18/1, Half-sister to numerous winners and justified strong market support when making a successful debut in a Wetherby bumper around a year ago. Easy to pick holes in that form, though, and didn't fire in listed company at Market Rasen 9 months ago. Improved when sixth of seven in Listed race last time but needs another step forward. |
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9th (2)  (50/1 -178%)Crying Lightning |
50/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Crying Lightning 50/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Shirocco filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Guitar Pete. Tough starting point for a newcomer. 26,000euros 3yo; worth a market check but this is a tough assignment for a newcomer. |
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10th (4)  (100/1 -150%)Hay Meadow |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hay Meadow 100/1, Point winner who made the ideal start under Rules when landing a 5-runner bumper at Perth 51 days ago. This demands a lot more, though. Narrow winner at Perth in September; up markedly in grade and others have stronger form. |
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11th (3)  (66/1 +0%)Everest |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Everest 66/1, Kayf Tara mare who was a promising second of 11 on her Southwell debut in June but failed to build on it over C&D three weeks ago. Hard to fancy. Only seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago; needs to up her game significantly. |
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12th (7)  (33/1 -83%)Riviera Walk |
33/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Riviera Walk 33/1, Half-sister to French hurdler/chase winner Diamantaire and just held on when making a successful debut at Sedgefield 38 days ago. Should do better, so not out of place in this company. Overcame greenness to win at Sedgefield; could make significant improvement. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
The hat-trick seeking KORINTHIA can lay an early marker for Willie Mullins' team of bumper horses now the NH season really kicks in. After two comfortable wins in Ireland, this daughter of Jukebox Jury seems ready for a deeper test and is an attractive option as her trainer bears down on back-to-back wins in the race. Fellow bumper winners Jasmine D'airy, St Irene and That'll Do Moss are all upwardly mobile and appear capable of making their presence felt.
KORINTHIA has looked well above average to date and her yard has no peer in this division, so she's preferred to Jasmine d'Airy, who made a successful start under Rules for her former yard at Tipperary 6 months ago. Point winner Settle Down Jill looks a big danger.
In a warm race the vote goes to STRONG RUN who shaped well when second at Uttoxeter. Stablemate Siog Geal is second choice.
Ths is the racecard key.
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