There were 44 Races on Friday 13th December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Cheltenham, 6 races at Bangor, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (5/1 -43%)Country Mile |
5/1(-43%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Country Mile 5/1, Won a soft-ground Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut in April and he looked a useful prospect when a comfortable winner on hurdles debut at Ayr (2m) in October. Duly improved when 3 lengths second in 2m Haydock Grade 2 since, closing when bad mistake last. Definitely more to come. Could not get to the warm favourite in Grade 2 at Haydock after a final-flight mistake. |
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2nd (3)  (5/2 +17%)Wingmen |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Wingmen 5/2, Smart bumper performer who made all on his 2½m Navan hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Sure to improve for his top stable. Left-handed track and drop back in trip are niggling worries but he looks a good prospect. |
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3rd (2)  (16/1 -33%)Palacio |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Palacio 16/1, Didn't achieve much in bumpers last season but a different proposition switched to hurdles on his reappearance, making all in a 2m Chepstow novice. Harder to dominate this field. Made all at 20-1 in novice at Chepstow (2m, soft) two months ago on his hurdling debut. |
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4th (4)  (10/11 +17%)That's Nice |
10/11(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) That's Nice 10/11, Won her only outing in Irish points in February and, strong in the market, followed up in a Warwick novice hurdle for new connections 9 months later in the style of an exciting prospect. This is much more of a test but no shock if she extends her unbeaten record. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Wingmen is an interesting contender following his hurdling debut success at Navan, but he will need to improve in the jumping department and may prove better going the other way around. Country Mile finished runner-up in a Grade 2 at Haydock and commands the utmost respect, but THAT'S NICE might have the measure of him. An impressive winner at Warwick, the form has a solid look to it with the runner-up landing a Listed contest at Sandown and she can take advantage of the 7lb she receives from all of her rivals.
THAT'S NICE was notably strong in the betting up against a listed bumper winner when scoring in good style on her Warwick hurdle debut and can build on that significant promise and prove too good for Country Mile and Wingmen in a very interesting opener despite the small field.
This is very tight between all four on ratings but THAT'S NICE left a big impression with her Warwick win.
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 (5)  (7/4 +36%)Jango Baie |
7/4(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jango Baie 7/4, Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles, latterly the Grade 1 Formby at Aintree on Boxing Day. Runner-up all 3 starts thereafter, posting a fine effort in circumstances in big-field handicap (20f) at the National Meeting in April. Exciting prospect for chasing. Grade 1-winning hurdler and consistent; brings stacks of potential to his chase career. |
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2nd (1)  (13/2 -8%)Springwell Bay |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Springwell Bay 13/2, Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and similar form despite not settling when third in 4-runner in listed company here (24.5f) 4 weeks ago. Returns to shorter now and he remains open to improvement. Smart hurdler; impressed on chase debut; too keen and didn't get home over 3m here latest. |
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3rd (2)  (11/10 -21%)Caldwell Potter |
11/10(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Caldwell Potter 11/10, Highly promising sort who quickly reached a smart level over hurdles for Gordon Elliott, winning Grade 1 at Leopardstown last winter. Perfect start for new yard when winning Carlisle novice chase (2m) with plenty to spare 12 days ago and he's evidently a leading prospect in this sphere. Up in trip. Bought for 740,000euros after Grade 1 hurdle win in Ireland; unextended on chase debut. |
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4th (4)  (8/1 -23%)Deafening Silence |
8/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Deafening Silence 8/1, Point winner who boasted a record of 2-3 over hurdles, including Grade 2 success at Sandown (19.8f) last winter. Shaped very well after a year off when third in Haydock Graduation chase (21.6f) 3 weeks ago. Looks sure to improve for that initial experience. Grade 2-winning hurdler and lots to like about recent chase debut (after an absence). |
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5th (3)  (200/1 -60%)Ballymackie |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ballymackie 200/1, Picked up for £160,000 after winning a couple of Irish points early last year. Stiff task both starts 12 months apart under Rules so far, latterly when coming home last of 8 behind L'eau du Sud in Grade 2 here (15.9f) 4 weeks ago. Up in trip now but this another very tall ask. Winning pointer but tailed off in two chases and he's again in deep here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Caldwell Potter justified odds of 2/11 at Carlisle on his first attempt over fences and is expected to appreciate stepping up in trip. However, all of his best form has come with plenty of cut in the ground and a lack of rain in the forecast would have to be a concern. With that in mind, SPRINGWELL BAY is taken to gain a second victory over fences to complement his Listed success at Chepstow in October. He didn't seem to quite see out an extended 3m at the November Meeting and the return to this distance is likely to see him in a better light. Jango Baie was a smart hurdler who has the scope to go far over the larger obstacles and may end up being the main threat to the selection.
Having marked himself down as a leading novice hurdler for Gordon Elliott last term, CALDWELL POTTER made the perfect start for new connections with a smooth chase debut success at Carlisle 12 days ago. Open to above-average improvement, he's fancied to follow-up over this longer trip. Jango Baie, on reappearance/chase bow, and Deafening Silence can emerge next best.
The 5yo JANGO BAIE lacks chasing experience but his hurdle form was right up there and he must have schooled well to be starting here.
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 (12)  (10/1 +50%)Mirabad |
10/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mirabad 10/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France and he has scored twice over hurdles for his current handler, easily bagging 2m Hereford novice last month. Creditable third of 9 on 2m Ascot handicap debut since, every chance until mistake last. 3rd of nine off this mark on handicap hurdle debut at Ascot (good); heading the right way. |
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2nd (10)  (4/1 +38%)Wreckless Eric |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Wreckless Eric 4/1, Confirmed the promise of his reappearance when winning a competitive 2m handicap here last month by a length from the reopposing Cavern Club. Plenty to like about the way he came through have still been well back off the home turn and an 8 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. Up 8lb but strong late bid for his win here leaves the possibility of further improvement. |
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3rd (2)  (7/1 +50%)Bo Zenith |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bo Zenith 7/1, Promising juvenile hurdler for Gary Moore in 2023, winning twice and second in Grade 1 at Aintree final start. Has a very long absence to overcome but still has time on his side and it'll be interesting to see how he goes in the market on this first outing for Nicky Henderson. Short-headed in 4yo Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2023 latest; left Gary Moore (same owner). |
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4th (6)  (7/1 -8%)To Chase A Dream |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) To Chase A Dream 7/1, Yet to finish out of the first 2 in 8 starts over hurdles. Winner of a pair of 17f Carlisle handicaps this season, latterly by a comfortable 6½ lengths. This is undoubtedly a stronger race but he's 3 lb well-in compared to his future mark under a 7 lb penalty. On a four-timer, having been impressive at Carlisle (soft) 12 days ago; 7lb penalty. |
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5th (9)  (25/1 -39%)Spirits Bay |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Spirits Bay 25/1, Useful dual bumper winner who took well to hurdling last season, winning novice and handicap over 17f at Exeter. Shaped like a non-stayer when fifth over 19f at Newbury final start and drops back in trip for reappearance. All eight races have been on softer than good, winning four; could resume improvement. |
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6th (8)  (11/2 +54%)Tintintin |
11/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tintintin 11/2, Made good strides forward last season, typically proving strong at the finish to land a big-field handicap over C&D in April. Back to his best when 7 lengths fourth in a strong renewal of the Greatwood here last month and should give another good account. Third/fourth in the Swinton at Haydock and Greatwood here on two of his last three outings. |
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7th (15)  (14/1 -17%)Cavern Club |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Cavern Club 14/1, A fairly useful Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Cartmel (17f) in July. Advanced his form in cheekpieces when length second of 15 to Wreckless Eric in 2m course handicap last month. Raised another 5 lb but further progress can't be discounted. Second of 15 to Wreckless Eric in handicap here (2m, good) on just fourth hurdles start. |
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8th (7)  (18/1 -13%)Media Naranja |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Media Naranja 18/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but he has run creditable to reach the frame in handicap hurdles at Navan and Fairyhouse in recent weeks. Top Irish stable's runners always respected. Back to some form 12 days ago but needs peak form to take this. |
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9th (14)  (125/1 -150%)Lively Citizen |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Lively Citizen 125/1, Won this in 2021 and showed he's still quite useful when scoring in the mud at Ffos Las last spring. Offered little on last month's Haydock reappearance, though, and likely vulnerable to younger legs in this strong race. Won this race in 2021 but probably too exposed for a second win in it today. |
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|F| (5)  (17/2 -143%)Willmount |
17/2(-143%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Willmount 17/2, Expensive winning pointer who created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts under Rules. Pulled up when sent off at 9/4 for the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury last December. Retains plenty of potential on his return and market confidence would look significant. Absent since pulled up in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury (second favourite) last December. |
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10th (1)  (9/2 -50%)Valgrand |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Valgrand 9/2, Useful in bumpers and won first 3 starts over hurdles, including a Grade 2 novice over C&D in October. Lost his unbeaten hurdle record when unable to live with Potters Charm in a 21f Grade 2 back here last month but still much respected back down in trip for handicap debut. This is a competitive race for handicap debut but he's back in trip and a useful novice. |
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11th (3)  (40/1 +0%)Joyeux Machin |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Joyeux Machin 40/1, Useful hurdler and chaser at his best for Paul Nolan in Ireland but has struggled in varied events in 2024. Has joined the right yard to revitalise him but Valgrand has to be considered the stable's first string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. May well prove best watched under 7lb claimer on today's debut for new connections. |
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12th (4)  (18/1 -29%)Anyharminasking |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Anyharminasking 18/1, Useful hurdler who was a creditable third of 13 over 2½m here on his reappearance but went backwards from that when a remote fourth at Newbury (2½m again) since. Back down in trip. Second-time cheekpieces (off now) when well beaten 13 days ago; more exposed than a few. |
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13th (13)  (100/1 -100%)Magic Seven |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Magic Seven 100/1, Capitalised on a falling mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (17f, good, 10/1) in November. Respectable third of 9 at Huntingdon since but this looks a much stronger race. Back-to-form win at Exeter (2m, good); respectable third at Huntingdon 15 days later. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Nico De Boinville partners Willmount instead of the same owner's Bo Zenith of the Nicky Henderson pair, with the former making his first appearance since pulling up in last season's Challow. It remains to be seen if he is well handicapped or not off a mark of 130, while his stablemate returns from an even longer layoff having gone close in a Grade 1 juvenile event at Aintree when trained by Gary Moore. Wreckless Eric went up 8lb for scoring here last month and is capable of taking another step forward, as is the four-timer seeking To Chase A Dream, but TINTINTIN may offer some value. A C&D winner in April, he was far from disgraced when fourth in a strong renewal of the Greatwood and the switch to the New Course promises to bring about further improvement.
A really strong handicap. TO CHASE A DREAM had seconditis at the start of his hurdle career but has now discovered the winning habit and a 7 lb penalty for his recent Carlisle success may not prevent him making it 4 in a row. Valgrand, a C&D Grade 2 novice winner this autumn, heads the many dangers ahead of Willmount, a fascinating handicap newcomer from the Henderson yard, and Greatwood-fourth Tintintin.
The same connections run the eyecatching pair Willmount and Bo Zenith, but WRECKLESS ERIC gets the vote from Mirabad.
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 (5)  (9/4 +25%)King Turgeon |
9/4(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) King Turgeon 9/4, Had another breathing op and took his form to a whole new level when making a winning reappearance at Chepstow and confirmed he's a handicapper on the up with a superb jumping display to follow up in the Grand Sefton (21.1f) here a month ago. Further 6 lb rise looks feasible. Inconsistent previously; won with authority at Chepstow (3m2f) and Aintree (2m5f) recently. |
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2nd (3)  (20/1 +0%)Our Power |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Our Power 20/1, Lightly raced since since the spring of 2023, falling at Newbury when last seen a year ago. Well capable from this mark if retaining ability, so not a forlorn hope. Has not come up the hill that well on previous visits to Cheltenham but a case can be made. |
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3rd (1)  (2/1 +0%)Chianti Classico |
2/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chianti Classico 2/1, Quickly developed into a smart chaser last term, gaining his third win in the Ultima Handicap here. Hit the ground running when scoring at Ascot on return and still hasn't reached his limit. Looks the one to beat. Up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect. |
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4th (6)  (6/1 +25%)Java Point |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Java Point 6/1, 22/1, good second of 11 in handicap chase at this course (25f, good) 27 days ago. Still not fully exposed for this yard and should put up another solid showing. Good second here (3m1f, good) four weeks ago but he's 2lb out of the handicap today. |
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5th (7)  (15/2 +6%)The Newest One |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) The Newest One 15/2, Capitalised on a lower chase mark when making a winning return in 18-runner handicap chase at the track in October and backed it up with a solid fourth here last month. Not dismissed despite being wrong at the weights. Never better than in his two races here this term but he's now 4lb out of the handicap. |
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6th (4)  (8/1 -14%)Ballygrifincottage |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ballygrifincottage 8/1, Produced his best effort for a while when runner-up here in March and ran to a similar level when seventh of 26 in Scottish Grand National next time. Collared late on at Uttoxeter (24f) in May before shaping as if needing the run at Chepstow on return. Fell here since. Early faller at Cheltenham (3m3f) last month, following a satisfactory reappearance. |
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|PU| (2)  (25/1 -108%)Chambard |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chambard 25/1, Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir and added another valuable handicap to his tally in the Becher at Aintree over a year ago. Didn't really fire subsequently but has a good record fresh and stable is firing. Dominated the Becher at Aintree (3m2f, heavy) last December; out of form later last term. |
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|PU| (8)  (100/1 -25%)Izino D'airy |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Izino D'airy 100/1, Modest chaser on the balance of his French form, so firmly up against it from a long way out of the weights. 2-20 over French fences, the wins in cross-country this year; miles out of the handicap. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
CHIANTI CLASSICO goes from strength to strength over fences and carried 12st to victory at Ascot in good style on his reappearance. A winner at the Festival here back in March, Kim Bailey's charge may prove tough to beat once again. King Turgeon completed a double in the Grand Sefton at Aintree and he rates a threat, despite an 8lb rise, while Java Point could feature on the back of a second here, where The Newest One was fourth. Last year's Becher winner Chambard is also worth noting on his reappearance.
CHIANTI CLASSICO and King Turgeon are a pair of chasers firmly on the up but the former is the less exposed/classier of the two and he's taken to land this before a likely step back up in grade. Java Point arrives on the back of a likeable effort at the track and could make his presence felt again.
While there are positives about the others, calculations seem to be dominated by Chianti Classico and KING TURGEON (nap).
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 (8)  (10/1 +50%)Numitor |
10/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Numitor 10/1, Enhanced healthy strike rate over fences with a tidy success on return at Wincanton (20.2f, good) and a 3 lb rise for that looks manageable. However, a clear career-best will be needed if he's to follow up in this tougher race. Only 3lb higher than at Wincanton but Cheltenham will be a new experience for him. |
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2nd (9)  (14/1 -75%)Copperhead |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Copperhead 14/1, Snapped long losing run on final start of last term and has picked up where he left off by taking handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October. Clear of the rest when second in a 4-runner event at Sandown (24.2f, good) the following month but some of these could be better treated. Had a good year but his mark has suffered and only four ran when second at Sandown. |
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3rd (2)  (12/1 -85%)Eldorado Allen |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eldorado Allen 12/1, Struggled in second half of last term but kick-started that campaign with a couple of very respectable efforts in major handicaps off higher marks than this. Positive start to this season following another wind op when chasing home Torn And Frayed at Warwick (3m, soft) and he's one to consider. Dangerously handicapped and entitled to strip fitter for his run behind Torn And Frayed. |
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4th (4)  (9/2 +31%)Dashel Drasher |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dashel Drasher 9/2, Tough and likeable sort who's known more as a smart-staying hurdler nowadays, adding to his tally in that sphere when landing a Newbury Grade 2 last December. First run over fences for almost 2 years when third in the 1965 Chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) last month and he's a key player. Admirable veteran who ran a pleasing comeback race in a Grade 2 at Ascot 20 days ago. |
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5th (5)  (13/2 +7%)Seddon |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Seddon 13/2, Lightly-raced since landing the C&D Plate at the 2023 Festival but there's been little in the way of regression in the interim judged on his Flat exploits this year, winning a couple of minor events prior to a creditable effort in a valuable Naas handicap. Resumes in this sphere on a fair mark. Has been in good form on the Flat and he's a well handicapped C&D winner. |
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6th (10)  (9/2 +50%)Torn And Frayed |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Torn And Frayed 9/2, Not always the most sure-footed and his round of jumping behind Copperhead at Aintree in October left an awful lot to be desired. However, it was an entirely different story next time at Warwick where he proved 8½ lengths too strong for Eldorado Allen, with the rest well beaten off. 6 lb rise fair. Feasibly treated C&D winner who looked on good terms with himself at Warwick latest. |
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7th (7)  (3/1 +63%)Shan Blue |
3/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shan Blue 3/1, Very smart chaser at best and, though winless since landing the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton almost 4 years ago, he shaped well when fourth of 10 on his seasonal reappearance at Bangor (3m, soft). This drop back in trip looks a good move and, on a nice mark, he has to be taken seriously. Probably not the force of old but retains ability and his Bangor return was encouraging. |
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8th (1)  (50/1 -100%)Paint The Dream |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Paint The Dream 50/1, Three of his four wins over fences have been gained at Newbury, including a Grade 3 handicap back in March 2022. Wasn't disgraced when third in his bid to win that same race 12 months later but subsequent absence is naturally a concern ahead of this debut for new yard. Four-time chase winner but this is a big ask after so long out, and with top weight. |
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|F| (3)  (5/1 -11%)Shakem Up'arry |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Shakem Up'arry 5/1, Done little wrong in 4 runs over fences here (form figures read 5311), bettering his third-place finish in the 2023 Plate at the Festival when winning last season's renewal of that valuable C&D handicap. Clearly wasn't on-song at Aintree when last seen in April and he has to enter calculations. Two C&D wins earlier this year and returns from his break with the yard going well. |
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|PU| (6)  (11/1 +31%)Raffle Ticket |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Raffle Ticket 11/1, Low mileage 10-y-o who has developed into a better chaser than hurdler. Looked better than ever when landing an 8-runner Aintree handicap (2½m, good to soft) on his latest appearance in May but has more on his plate up 8 lb in the stronger race. Up 8lb for narrow Aintree win but Harry Cobden appeared to have matters in hand. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Shakem Up'arry recorded a C&D double in the Plate here back in March, but was then disappointing in the Topham off this 6lb higher mark so TORN AND FRAYED makes more appeal. Nigel Twiston-Davies' 10-year-old won a competitive veterans' chase at Warwick with plenty left in the tank and can confirm superiority over runner-up Eldorado Allen, despite the worse terms. Dashel Drasher returned to chasing with a creditable third at Ascot and is not without a chance off his current rating. Copperhead is another to consider.
A strong-looking renewal of this veterans' race, with SHAN BLUE shading preference on the back of an encouraging reappearance at Bangor. He promises to be suited by this drop back in trip and gets the nod ahead of Dashel Drasher, who has also slipped to an attractive mark and put in a good shift back over fences in a Grade 2 at Ascot last month. Dual C&D winner Shakem Up'arry will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up, while Warwick 1-2 Torn And Frayed and Eldorado Allen also merit respect.
There's nothing not to like about course specialist Shakem Up'arry but SHAN BLUE isn't one to give up on despite his losing run.
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)  (4/1 +11%)Stumptown |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stumptown 4/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back 3m cross country victories at Punchestown. This demands more but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. Has run well over conventional fences here and on the banks course at Punchestown. |
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2nd (12)  (5/1 +17%)Mister Coffey |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mister Coffey 5/1, Still without a win in this sphere but he returned with a solid second of 9 in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago. Can go well again off a 2 lb lower mark. Never-nearer second on first crack at a C&D race four weeks ago but he's 0-14 over fences. |
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3rd (8)  (5/1 +29%)Latenightpass |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Latenightpass 5/1, 2022 Foxhunters winner at Aintree and he took this 12 months ago for Dan Skelton. Had a wind op before coming in tenth of 13 in Grand Sefton back at Aintree (21.1f, good) 34 days ago. No forlorn hope back here with that run under his belt. Won this race last year (4lb higher today) and should be of renewed interest. |
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4th (13)  (80/1 -21%)Escaria Ten |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Escaria Ten 80/1, Very useful chaser in his pomp but evidently not the force of old in recent seasons and well held both starts for his current yard here 6 months apart. His last win was very nearly four years ago and he's struggling to get competitive. |
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5th (15)  (28/1 -40%)Three By Two |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Three By Two 28/1, Resumed winning ways at Wexford in July and excelled herself when 2¾ lengths second of 13 to Stumptown in cross country chase at Punchestown (3m) 19 days ago. 6 lb out of the handicap here though. 6lb out of the handicap but her banks record earns some respect for this similar test. |
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6th (11)  (33/1 -18%)Busselton |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Busselton 33/1, Last success over jumps came in 2022 Kerry National but resumed winning ways with blinkers refitted on Flat at Galway (16.5f) in July. Hasn't been in same form on Flat/over fences since though. Lots more is required. Opposable these days, although first attempt at this test was not a total washout. |
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7th (10)  (12/1 +82%)The Goffer |
12/1(+82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Goffer 12/1, On a losing run and he was tried blinkered for 1st time when a below-form seventh of 18 in 3m handicap chase at Navan 26 days ago. More is needed now back up in trip. Has gone badly the wrong way; bold to predict that this new test will relight his fire. |
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8th (9)  (18/1 -50%)Arizona Cardinal |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Arizona Cardinal 18/1, Admirable sort who signed off last term with victory in Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree. Looked rusty when pulled up at Chepstow on October's return to action and better expected on the back of a breathing operation. Had wind surgery (his third) since reappearance, giving hope judged on previous record. |
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9th (7)  (28/1 -75%)Vanillier |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Vanillier 28/1, It's now 16 runs since his last win in 2021 and he came in a below-form sixth of 13 to Stumptown in cross country chase at Punchestown (3m) 19 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Second in the 2023 Grand National but he did not spark last season and same this term. |
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|U| (16)  (11/2 -57%)Iceo Madrik |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Iceo Madrik 11/2, French chaser who comes here bidding for a hat-trick after a pair of cross country successes at Compiegne this winter. 11 lb "wrong" in the weights however. 11lb out of the handicap today but a rising force switched to French cross-country races. |
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10th (2)  (16/1 -45%)Coko Beach |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Coko Beach 16/1, A very smart chaser who reportedly suffered cuts to both hind legs when fifth in Punchestown conditions event 19 days ago. This course winner needs considering with cheekpieces refitted. Well-held fifth to Stumptown over the banks on latest start; player on last season's best. |
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11th (1)  (18/1 -50%)Delta Work |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Delta Work 18/1, High-class chaser who ended last season with an excellent second in Grand National at Aintree. Last of 5 on his return in Champion Chase at Down Royal last month but this course winner is a player back in these calmer waters. Won the Festival cross-country in 2022 and 2023; may be vulnerable in this handicap. |
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12th (5)  (14/1 +44%)Chemical Energy |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Chemical Energy 14/1, Course winner but he's not the easiest to catch right and was tried in blinkers for the first time when pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24.2f) 26 days ago. Others are preferred. Showed that significant ability remains on two of his last four starts; this is a new test. |
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13th (3)  (22/1 -38%)Fakir D'oudairies |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fakir D'oudairies 22/1, Smart chaser who has caught the eye both runs this term, not knocked about when fourth of 6 to Saint Sam in Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel (20.8f) 36 days ago. In the mix back up in trip. It remains to be seen whether the cross-country or this trip are his cup of tea. |
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14th (14)  (22/1 +56%)Statuario |
22/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Statuario 22/1, Enhanced excellent Perth record with another brace of small-field wins in May/June. Got back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago so he can't be dismissed off a 7 lb lower mark. Back-to-form 4th over C&D four weeks ago when 7lb out of weights on cross-country debut. |
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Although competing from 11lb out of the handicap, there is plenty to like about the chances of ICEO MADRIK. The ex-David Pipe inmate arrives following two wins at Compiegne, including in a Listed cross country event last time, and ground conditions look set to be in his favour again. It's also worth remembering that another French raider in Sweet David won impressively from 17lb out of the handicap in the cross country race at the November Meeting here. Stumptown had Three By Two (second), Coko Beach (fifth) and Vanillier (sixth) all behind when winning over the banks at Punchestown last month and he looks a big danger, while Mister Coffey may stick on for a place like he did behind the aforementioned Sweet David four weeks ago.
Gordon Elliott comes here mob-handed and his veteran DELTA WORK is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark and enhance his fine record round here. Fellow Irish raider Stumptown has age on his side and is feared most in his bid for a hat-trick of cross country events, with in-form maiden chaser Mister Coffey appealing as the pick of the home challengers. Former victor Latenightpass and Topham-hero Arizona Cardinal complete the shortlist.
There's major interest from top to bottom in this field but the two to concentrate on may be STUMPTOWN and Latenightpass.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (3/1 +75%)Long Draw |
3/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Long Draw 3/1, £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 4 starts since, bumping into yet another lightly-raced rival here (21f) last time. Seems sure to go well again. Runner-up four times in a row since breakthrough win in May; well worth a crack at 3m. |
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2nd (1)  (12/1 -85%)Gowel Road |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gowel Road 12/1, Held his form well last season and ran another solid race when 5 lengths second of 12 to Doyen Quest in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, good) 27 days ago. Can give another good account. Largely consistent 8yo; second on Old course here on both outings this season; in the mix. |
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3rd (10)  (10/1 +17%)Wonderful Eagle |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Wonderful Eagle 10/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Built up a good strike rate in both codes for new yard, twice a winner on the level in the summer before adding to his tally in this sphere (value for extra) at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in September. Posted a creditable third here last month and has to be respected. In good form on Flat/over hurdles since the summer; of interest on first 3m attempt. |
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4th (3)  (11/10 +45%)Doyen Quest |
11/10(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Doyen Quest 11/10, Most progressive sort who built on his fine reappearance second in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow when running out a 5-length winner at this course (3m) last month, quickening to lead entering final 1f and soon clear. Hiked up 10 lb but is totally unexposed as a stayer. Progressive 6yo who won in very good style when upped to 3m here last month. |
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5th (8)  (25/1 -25%)High Game Royal |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) High Game Royal 25/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler. Good efforts when runner-up both starts this season, including when collared in dying strides in 4-runner affair at Lingfield (23f) latterly. This is tougher, however. Close second on both starts this autumn; still on workable mark but this race is stronger. |
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6th (2)  (14/1 -115%)Might I |
14/1(-115%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Might I 14/1, Capitalised on a falling mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft, 7/2) 30 days ago, helped by the runner-up jinking at the last. 4 lb rise fair and ought to be on the premises again. Won off reduced mark last month but was probably a shade fortunate; others preferred. |
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7th (5)  (40/1 -21%)An Tailliur |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) An Tailliur 40/1, Prolific winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, nowhere near that level in 3 runs this season and is probably best watched returning to hurdling in a first-time tongue strap. Has not taken to fences this season but switches back to hurdling on a good mark. |
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8th (6)  (11/1 +8%)Zain Nights |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Zain Nights 11/1, Useful stayer on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and much improved over hurdles last spring, completing a handicap hat-trick in a big-field handicap at Haydock in May. Returned with a good third here in October and seemed unsuited by conditions back at Haydock on most recent outing. Three wins (one over C&D) in spring; had ground excuse last time; each-way claims at least. |
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|PU| (4)  (12/1 +14%)Bhaloo |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bhaloo 12/1, Dual novice hurdle winner last season and made a winning start over fences in 4-runner handicap chase at Ascot (18.8f, good) on his return just under 6 weeks ago. Tackles 3m for the first time back over hurdles and is an interesting runner. Quickly reverts to hurdling after winning chase debut; still lightly raced; tries new trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
DOYEN QUEST accounted for Gowel Road when readily justifying favouritism at the November Meeting here and, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings, this progressive six-year-old looks like the one they all have to beat again. Gowel Road is just 2lb higher than when filling the runner-up spot that day and will likely run his usual honest race, while Long Draw and Wonderful Eagle appear closely matched on their clash at the same fixture. Might I also warrants respect following his comeback victory at Bangor.
The manner in which DOYEN QUEST overcame a significant early blunder here the previous month suggests a 10 lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent him from going in again, not least as he's totally unexposed as a stayer. Long Draw and Might I head up the opposition in a race that is likely to make for strong form.
Doyen Quest is respected but LONG DRAW is improving, despite his run of seconds, and looks interesting on his first 3m attempt.
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