There were 47 Races on Saturday 14th December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Southwell, 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 (1)  (11/2 +50%)Quantock Hills |
11/2(+50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Quantock Hills 11/2, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, confirming debut promise when successful at Dieppe in June. Acquired for €130,000 after and didn't need to improve to go one better than on yard debut in 8-runner juvenile at Fontwell (17.7f) last month. Should be competitive. Form of Fontwell win has taken some knocks; could be vulnerable with a penalty. |
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1st (2)  (18/1 -50%)Teriferma |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Teriferma 18/1, Took well to hurdling with wins at Killarney and Down Royal in August. Ran well attempting to concede plenty of weight when second at Listowel the following month and should be competitive again now setting out for a new yard (previously with Joseph O'Brien). Ex-Irish; definite form credentials and new connections won this race 12 months ago. |
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3rd (4)  (11/8 +39%)Total Look |
11/8(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Total Look 11/8, Progressive on the Flat (stays 1½m) and justified support in 11-runner juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 27 days ago, always holding on. Sure to progress and win more races in this sphere. 1m2f Flat winner and travelled well throughout in winning his maiden hurdle at Navan. |
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4th (5)  (9/2 -177%)Lavender Hill Mob |
9/2(-177%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lavender Hill Mob 9/2, Useful on Flat, mid-field in Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (14.2f) on most recent outing in that sphere. Seemed rusty/in need of the experience sent hurdling when second in 4-runner juvenile at Newcastle (16.2f, good) a fortnight ago and seems sure to do better in first-time cheekpieces. Disappointing favourite on hurdle debut but useful on the Flat and now tries cheekpieces. |
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5th (8)  (9/2 +31%)Ambiente Amigo |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ambiente Amigo 9/2, Useful performer on Flat who made a winning start in this sphere in ready fashion at Newcastle (16.2f, good) in October. Proved too keen when third in Newbury listed event since and remains with potential. Classy Flat form; will need to hurdle and settle better than when third at Newbury. |
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6th (3)  (15/2 +38%)Moutarde |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Moutarde 15/2, Fair Flat winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and made the most of a good opportunity as he got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt in 8-runner juvenile at Kempton (2m) 19 days ago. Needs a bit more back in better company. Well held in a Grade 2 here before taking a very winnable race at Kempton. |
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7th (6)  (66/1 -230%)Ocean Conquest |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ocean Conquest 66/1, Lightly-raced winner at up to 1m on the Flat but it is a little concerning he was solid for just 9,000 gns out of M. D. O'Callaghan's yard. Useful Flat horse as 2yo (lightly raced) but makes hurdle debut after a long absence. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
AMBIENTE AMIGO, a classy recruit from the Flat, has adapted well to switching codes. Having built on her winning hurdles debut at Newcastle with a creditable third-placed finish in a Listed event at Newbury last month, the daughter of Postponed is an attractive proposition. Quantock Hills, who won over timber in France before joining Warren Greatrex, is respected but carries a double penalty after winning at Fontwell most recently. Similar comments apply to Teriferma, whose two wins in Ireland were impressive.
LAVENDER HILL MOB seemed rusty/in need of the experience sent hurdling when second in a small-field, steadily-run affair at Newcastle recently and, open to plenty of improvement based on his Flat form, he's taken to extend his stable's excellent run in this division. Total Look looked good when justifying strong support on his debut in this sphere at Navan last month and seems sure to progress, with Ambiente Amigo and Quantock Hills others to consider.
Irish-trained TOTAL LOOK brought a progressive Flat profile to his hurdling career and it was never in any doubt when he won at Navan.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (4/1 +43%)Haiti Couleurs |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Haiti Couleurs 4/1, Ended last season with a brace of hurdles wins and shaped well sent chasing after 6 months off when runner-up at Chepstow in October. Clearly derived plenty from that and produced a much sharper round of jumping to go one better at Aintree (25f, good) 5 weeks ago. Remains potentially smart. 2nd to Destroytheevidence at Chepstow (blundered at the final fence) before Aintree win. |
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2nd (5)  (6/1 +0%)Transmission |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Transmission 6/1, 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. Made it third time lucky over the larger obstacles at this course (25f, good) 4 weeks ago and unlikely he's finished improving. Arrived late on the scene to justify favouritism in 3m1f amateurs' handicap at this track. |
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3rd (2)  (11/8 +27%)Peaky Boy |
11/8(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Peaky Boy 11/8, Won second of 2 starts in bumpers for Michael Scudamore in 2022. Missed the following year but looked a useful prospect when winning both starts in maiden/novice hurdles during second half of last term and completed a course hat-trick on return/chase bow recently. More to come upped in trip. 2-2 as novice hurdler and won chase debut, all here at 2m4f but strong candidate for 3m+. |
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4th (8)  (25/1 0%)Moon D'orange |
25/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Moon D'orange 25/1, Winner of a novice hurdle during a short stint for Fergal O'Brien during the spring and shaped well on chase debut having rejoined former yard when third of 12 in a Punchestown maiden. Failed to progress here last time (looked short of pace) and others look more appealing. Cheekpieces reapplied. Made a respectable chase debut; soundly beaten here (3m, which he stays) later in October. |
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5th (3)  (7/1 -8%)Destroytheevidence |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Destroytheevidence 7/1, 3-time winner over hurdles who justified good support sent chasing after 7 months off when landing 9-runner novices' handicap at Chepstow in October. Pulled clear with a well-handicapped rival at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft) last month and should continue his fine start over fences. Won from Haiti Couleurs at Chepstow (3m); good 2nd in another novice handicap at Newbury. |
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6th (9)  (12/1 +14%)Livin On Luco |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Livin On Luco 12/1, Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles and bettered that form albeit fortuitously when making a winning start over fences in 7-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (21f, soft) 45 days ago. Step forward required in this company but that's certainly possible. Won handicap, seasonal and chase debut at Newton Abbot and this longer trip may well help. |
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|PU| (4)  (12/1 -60%)Isaac Des Obeaux |
12/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Isaac Des Obeaux 12/1, Back-to-back hurdles winner to end 2023 and far from disgraced when third in a Grade 2 at this track after. A combination of a 6-month absence and some novicey errors took their toll on chase debut at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) in October and seems sure to leave that form behind. Could strip a good deal fitter this time but major overall improvement is needed. |
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|PU| (1)  (22/1 -120%)Hillcrest |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hillcrest 22/1, Big chasing type who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, galloping on strongly on first crack at 3m in a Grade 2 at Haydock back in February 2022. Made a more than satisfactory return after no less than 33 months on the sidelines on chasing debut at Haydock recently and should progress. Pulled-up favourite in 3m Gr1 novice hurdle at 2022 Festival; off until tiring chase debut. |
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|PU| (7)  (22/1 -83%)Beachcomber |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Beachcomber 22/1, A dual 25f hurdles winner who stepped up on his chasing debut form when runner-up at Exeter (24.2f, good) just over 5 weeks ago. May well do better still as he gains further experience and first-time cheekpieces could well sharpen him up that bit further. Satisfactory switch to chasing but he needs extra in this hot race; cheekpieces go on. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Having won a bumper for his previous yard before scoring twice over hurdles and once over fences since joining Nicky Henderson, PEAKY BOY has proven to be versatile and rates a serious player. The son of Kayf Tara won readily over 2m4f on his seasonal return last month and could raise his game further over this longer trip. Haiti Couleurs is feared most off just 5lb higher than his comfortable win at Aintree latest. Transmission is another must for consideration.
A cracking contest in store with a host of unexposed staying chasers lining up. The vote goes to HAITI COULEURS, who jumped with aplomb when landing the odds at Aintree 5 weeks ago and Rebecca Curtis' 7-y-o remains potentially smart now faced with a sterner assignment. Peaky Boy completed a course hat-trick on return/chase debut last month, so he heads up the opposition, with Isaac des Obeaux and Transmission both sure to advance their form in this discipline, too.
It's a strong field but it is not hard to think that PEAKY BOY is open to the most improvement and it could be substantial.
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)  (22/1 -83%)Game On For Glory |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Game On For Glory 22/1, Landed Ludlow handicap chase in a first-time visor in February. Looked rusty after 6 months off when a well-held fourth of six at Market Rasen on her return. Can take a step forward with cheekpieces now back on. 1-7 over fences; second to Malaita in series final for mares over C&D in April. |
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2nd (11)  (14/1 +13%)So Said I |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) So Said I 14/1, Opened his chasing account at Lingfield in February and has started this season well, runner-up in 2m4f Warwick handicap 23 days ago. Not discounted. Regal Renaissance ended up having much the better of the argument in their Warwick clash. |
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3rd (13)  (9/1 +55%)Getbazoutofhere |
9/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Getbazoutofhere 9/1, Belatedly opened her account at Hereford in May and has advanced her form this winter, scoring again there before a very good second of 8 at Leicester (22f) 13 days ago. Not out of things. Never better than recent starts; an unchanged mark since last time looks generous. |
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4th (6)  (11/1 +8%)Regal Renaissance |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Regal Renaissance 11/1, Reliable mare who resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Warwick (20f, soft) 23 days ago by 5 lengths from So Said I. Up 6 lb but she's in the mix once more. Up 6lb since Warwick win (third chase) but it looks as if she will see the trip out well. |
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5th (9)  (15/2 -25%)Theonewedreamof |
15/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Theonewedreamof 15/2, A fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner who was quick to get off the mark in this sphere at Tipperary in July. Only ninth reverted to hurdles at Galway following month but no surprise to see her get back on track here for last year's winning yard. Tidy winner at Tipperary in July; needs respect returned to fences; yard won this in 2023. |
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6th (2)  (15/8 +46%)Coco Mademoiselle |
15/8(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Coco Mademoiselle 15/8, Winning Irish pointer who also scored twice over hurdles last term. Returned with a promising head second of 5 in 23f Worcester novice on debut over fences so she rates a big player off a lenient opening mark. Bright start to chase career when pipped at Worcester (2m7f, soft) in September. |
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7th (5)  (10/1 +0%)Malaita |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Malaita 10/1, A C&D winner last season and she arrives in good nick, second of 4 at Carlisle (2m4f) last month. This likeable mare needs considering. 2-10 over fences, the second win in mares' series final over C&D (made most) in April. |
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8th (8)  (5/1 +23%)Realisation |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Realisation 5/1, A fair winning 2m4f hurdler who has made a promising chasing start on the back of wind surgery, just failing after a final-fence mistake in 2m4f Lingfield handicap last month. Can go well again despite a 4 lb weights rise. Given wind surgery in August and bang there on both starts since, when switched to chasing. |
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9th (12)  (11/1 +45%)Similar Story |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Similar Story 11/1, Easy winner of an Irish point and she made a winning chasing debut at Kelso in October. Backed it up with a very good second of 8 at Carlisle (2m4f) following month so must enter calculations. Won at Kelso (2m7f, good to soft) in October; backed up the form when second at Carlisle. |
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|F| (7)  (66/1 -371%)Trapista |
66/1(-371%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Trapista 66/1, Completed a hat-trick at Ludlow (20f) in May but off 4 months before beating only one in 2m4f Kempton handicap chase last month. Should take a step foward now. Possibilities. Remains well handicapped on old form but tailed off at Kempton in November when last seen. |
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10th (10)  (28/1 -40%)Shakeyatailfeather |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Shakeyatailfeather 28/1, Scored over hurdles at Newton Abbot in September and made an encouraging start over fences when fourth at Doncaster (2m3f) two weeks ago. She's very much one to consider with better to come. Made a satisfactory chase debut when fourth of five in novice handicap at Doncaster. |
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|PU| (1)  (25/1 -108%)Eximia |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Eximia 25/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in France, successful 4 times in each sphere at up to around 2½m. Changed hands for €80,000 in November but was pulled up on debut for new connections at Huntingdon in March. No surprise to see her bounce back here with yard among the winners though. Ex-French; pulled up on British debut (March); could still be interesting for in-form yard. |
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|PU| (4)  (28/1 -100%)Autumn Return |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Autumn Return 28/1, Most likeable hurdler who made it 2-3 in this sphere in a match at Newcastle (2m4f) 29 days ago. This demands much more but she's still one to consider. Won over 2m4f on good in very small fields at Perth and Newcastle; injured in between. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Gavin Cromwell, who was responsible for last year's winner of this race, sends out THEONEWEDREAMOF with a solid chance of gaining back-to-back wins in this sphere. A cosy winner over and extended 2m3f at Tipperary in July, the five-year-old mare is open any amount of improvement in this discipline and appears to be on a competitive mark for her handicap debut. Coco Mademoiselle showed promise on her chasing debut in September and is another with the scope for improvement. Realisation and Trapista complete the shortlist.
A case can be made for most of these but it's still hard to side against COCO MADEMOISELLE who looks to start life in handicaps on a very good mark and can go one better than her promising chasing debut Worcester second. Realisation also has better days ahead of her and heads the list of dangers, with Irish-raider Theonewedreamof, Similar Story, So Said I and Shakeyatailfeather in the picture too.
This looks a tough puzzle but the vote goes to REALISATION ahead of Coco Mademoiselle.
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)  (11/2 +45%)Gemirande |
11/2(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gemirande 11/2, Better than ever when making a winning return at Ascot 3 weeks ago, storming clear. Career-high mark to deal with now but he's respected. On a career-high mark but is one to bear in mind, having won so well at Ascot last time. |
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2nd (8)  (11/4 +50%)Madara |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Madara 11/4, Much improved for Sophie Leach last term, winning good 2m handicaps here and at Leopardstown. Lacklustre display on Ascot reappearance (only run for Kieran Burke) but back to best starting out for this yard when fourth in Paddy Power Gold Cup here, finishing with running left. More to come. Made very promising late headway in the Paddy Power on debut for Dan Skelton; interesting. |
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3rd (4)  (6/1 -9%)Fugitif |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fugitif 6/1, Narrowly beat Il Ridoto in this last year off 1 lb higher. Ended season out of form but sure signs of a revival when fifth in Paddy Power Gold Cup on return so big run now expected. Respectable record at Cheltenham includes a win (off 1lb higher) in this race last year. |
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4th (10)  (12/1 +33%)Guard Your Dreams |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Guard Your Dreams 12/1, Smart hurdler at his best who, in line with yard's fine form made a successful return/chase debut in novices' handicap at Warwick (20f) in October. Similar form when hitting the frame in similar events next 2 starts but up against it tackling open company now. Solid record in 2m4f novice handicaps since switched to fences; this is a harder task. |
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5th (11)  (10/1 -11%)Grandeur D'ame |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Grandeur D'ame 10/1, Enhanced good record fresh when scoring at Chepstow on return. Respectable fourth in this last year off this mark so in the mix. Won his sole race this term; respectable fourth (off this mark) in this contest last year. |
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6th (5)  (8/1 -14%)Il Ridoto |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Il Ridoto 8/1, Likeable sort who was just denied by Fugitif in this last year off 6 lb lower. All the better for return when winning Paddy Power Gold Cup here by 4½ lengths from Ga Law but career-high mark to defy now. Landed the Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month; went very close in this contest last year. |
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7th (1)  (11/1 -57%)Stage Star |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Stage Star 11/1, Won Grade 1 Golden Miller at 2023 Festival and took form up another notch with victory in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on return last season. Not in same form since though not disgraced in Old Roan at Aintree on return. Gained last three wins here, most recently in the 2023 Paddy Power Gold Cup; possibilities. |
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8th (6)  (33/1 -32%)Sure Touch |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sure Touch 33/1, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and further progress over fences last season, completing 4-timer in Summer Plate at Market Rasen. Winning run came to an end in Grand Sefton at Aintree and others look better treated now. Generally progressive over fences but faces a stiffer task off current mark in this field. |
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9th (2)  (8/1 -14%)Ga Law |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ga Law 8/1, Twice a winner in premier handicaps here in recent seasons and good runner-up efforts both starts this term, including when 4½ lengths second to Il Ridoto in Paddy Power Gold Cup. Can make presence felt again. Won the 2022 Paddy Power Gold Cup; second in the latest edition of that race; solid claims. |
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10th (3)  (11/1 +21%)Le Patron |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Le Patron 11/1, Won first 3 starts over fences last term, taking Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown. Well held next 2 starts but back with a bang in handicap at Newbury 2 weeks ago, jumping superbly under this rider. Needs considering. Newbury win took his strike-rate over fences to 4-6 and record in handicap chases to 3-3. |
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11th (7)  (14/1 -40%)In Excelsis Deo |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) In Excelsis Deo 14/1, Career best when winning the Silver Trophy over C&D in April. However, let down by jumping both starts since, including in Paddy Power Gold Cup here on return. Unseated rider here last month; won readily over C&D in April; has the ability to figure. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Il Ridoto readily accounted for Ga Law (second) in the Paddy Power Gold Cup last month and though both merit respect, the vote goes to FUGITIF. In danger of being left behind in that race, his seasonal return and first outing following wind surgery, Richard Hobson's charge managed to stay on for fifth. He's now 2lb lower, meaning he is 1lb below the mark off which he claimed this prize 12 months ago, and it would come as no surprise were he to go very close. Madara (fourth) is another to take seriously, along with top-weight Stage Star.
FUGITIF won this last year off 1 lb lower and another big run is on the cards after his encouraging comeback in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. Madara caught the eye starting out for this yard in the same race and rates a big threat, while Le Patron looks back on the upgrade after his dominant reappearance win at Newbury.
Paddy Power eyecatcher MADARA (nap) has this race written all over him and is first choice ahead of In Excelsis Deo.
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)  (7/2 -40%)Libberty Hunter |
7/2(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Libberty Hunter 7/2, Progressive sort who won 2m handicap chases at Wincanton/over C&D around the turn of the year. Good placed efforts on final 2 starts, latterly when third in Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree in April. Could do better again this term given his low-mileage profile in this sphere. Did very well here last season and brings potential assuming fitness on reappearance. |
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2nd (5)  (7/2 +22%)Issar D'airy |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Issar D'airy 7/2, Dual winner at Newbury last winter who posted a solid second on return to action at Ascot (16.7f) and not seen to best effect when fourth of 9 in handicap back at Newbury (16.4f) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces reached for now and he's worth a second look. Good second at Ascot on return; latest race did not pan out ideally but cheekpieces go on. |
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3rd (1)  (5/2 +9%)Master Chewy |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Master Chewy 5/2, Made into a very smart chaser last term when winning twice at 2m and signing off with a smashing second in Aintree Grade 1. Resumed with a good fourth in handicap at Ascot and whilst he fell halfway in last week's Tingle Creek, he's of interest back in calmer waters. Has Grade 1 novice form and made a creditable handicap reappearance; fell last Saturday. |
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4th (6)  (7/1 +22%)Triple Trade |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Triple Trade 7/1, Successful twice in 2023/24, including here. Good fifth in Red Rum at Aintree final start and seemingly regaining full fitness in pair of starts this winter, fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Ascot (16.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Handicapper is steadily easing his grip. Has not fired on either start this term, first tried in cheekpieces on latest. |
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5th (4)  (13/2 +41%)Etalon |
13/2(+41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Etalon 13/2, Rapid improver sent chasing last term, winning first 3 starts before shaping better than bare result in Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Not at best in pair of starts since returning this autumn, beaten some way out when last of 9 in handicap at Newbury (16.4f) a fortnight ago. Impressive in three handicaps on soft ground last winter; three backward steps since. |
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6th (3)  (16/1 -113%)Third Time Lucki |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Third Time Lucki 16/1, A smart chaser at his best for Dan Skelton in 2022/23 who joined present connections for £190,000 and shaped as if retaining plenty of ability after a lengthy absence when second in 4-runner handicap here (15.9f) 4 weeks ago. On a good mark if building on that. £190,000 buy in August 2023; first run since when a remote second here four weeks ago. |
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MASTER CHEWY kept good company last season, including when narrowly denied by the smart Found A Fifty in the Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree in April. He came to grief at the sixth fence in the Tingle Creek last Saturday but, if none the worse for that tumble, he should go very close back in a handicap. Libberty Hunter hit the woodwork in the Grand Annual before finishing third in behind the selection in that Aintree contest. Harry Cobden keeps the ride and he is the biggest danger, ahead of Issar D'Airy.
MASTER CHEWY needs to dispel a spill in last week's Tingle Creek but his overall profile over fences is very much a positive one and Nigel Twiston-Davies' 7-y-o looks a lead protagonist returned to handicap company. Libberty Hunter had an excellent first season over larger obstacles and it's feasible to think he can step forward again given his low-mileage profile. Issar d'Airy is another fancied to feature.
The reappearing LIBBERTY HUNTER may be capable of reversing Grade 1 Aintree placings with Master Chewy.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (9/2 +10%)Jet Blue |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jet Blue 9/2, Useful hurdler in France, winning then second over 2¼m at Auteuil this autumn for Hugo Merienne. Steps up significantly in trip on this first outing for David Cottin. Showed he stays 2m2f well in the mud in France and should be suited by further than that. |
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2nd (3)  (9/2 -13%)Western Knight |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Western Knight 9/2, Second in the first of 2 bumper starts and winning of novices at Uttoxeter (2½m) and Ascot (21.5f) since switching to hurdles. Looks capable of better again and unlikely to give up his unbeaten hurdle record without a fight. Carries his head high but had to battle for both wins and this new trip may well suit. |
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3rd (7)  (12/1 +57%)Yellow Car |
12/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Yellow Car 12/1, Point winner who looked quite useful when winning 2 of his first 3 starts over hurdles but needs to shrug off a disappointing run in a Doncaster handicap 2 weeks ago. Up in trip. Won over about 2m6f in two of four runs over hurdles; others perhaps have more potential. |
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4th (5)  (9/2 -50%)Clondaw General |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Clondaw General 9/2, £150,000 purchase on the back of Irish point success and followed up in 4-runner novice hurdle at Worcester (23f) on Rules debut in October, forging clear after the last. Looks a useful stayer in the marking. £150,000 buy after his win in an Irish point; added 2m7f novice at Worcester in October. |
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5th (2)  (11/8 +31%)Skyjack Hijack |
11/8(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Skyjack Hijack 11/8, Very progressive front-running hurdler who readily completed a 6-timer in 2¾m novice at Newcastle a fortnight ago. This is his toughest assignment yet but his fluent jumping should continue to hold him in good stead. Front-runner who's won his last six races, with ease on good ground lately up to 3m. |
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6th (4)  (14/1 -27%)Aboutdamntime |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Aboutdamntime 14/1, £50,000 Irish point recruit who made a successful start to his hurdle career in 2½m Carlisle maiden last month. The third gave the form a bit of a boost when scoring comfortably at Kelso last weekend. Open to improvement. 7-1 from 12-1 for Carlisle maiden (2m4f, soft) and went on two out, holding on narrowly. |
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SKYJACK HIJACK recorded his sixth win on the bounce when landing the odds at Newcastle with the minimum of fuss. The son of Jet Away is likely to prove competitive at this higher level and can continue his good progress. Western Knight is another improving hurdler with solid claims in this grade, having won in determined fashion at Ascot last month, while point-to-point winner Clondaw General made a winning debut over timber at Worcester on his first start for new connections.
SKYJACK HIJACK has progressed at such a rate of knots that he may be able to take the step up to Graded level in his stride. Western Knight and Clondaw General might be the pair to give Jennie Candlish's fluent-jumping front-runner most to do.
Skyjack Hijack brings much the highest rating but slight preference is for the potential of French challenger JET BLUE.
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)  (10/1 +17%)Wodhooh |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Wodhooh 10/1, 5-5 in juvenile hurdles for Gordon Elliott last season, including fillies' listed events at Newbury and Doncaster. Not seen for 10 months but still much respected now stepping up in trip for her handicap debut. In a more competitive race and new trip is not sure to suit but she's 5-5 over hurdles. |
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2nd (10)  (5/2 +0%)Joyeuse |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Joyeuse 5/2, A half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Epatante who a French bumper and 16.5f Taunton maiden hurdle on her first 2 starts. Met with defeat for the first time on 2m Ascot reappearance 3 weeks ago but still shaped nicely in third and very much unexposed now handicapping up in trip. Made a solid return and she brings notable potential to this handicap debut over new trip. |
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3rd (1)  (9/2 +36%)Take No Chances |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Take No Chances 9/2, Useful mare who bagged a 2m Wetherby listed race at the beginning of November. Found the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth at Newcastle too hot for her a fortnight ago but she's much respected back in a handicap. Yard won the race last year. Should run well but, off top weight, may find one or two too good. |
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4th (9)  (12/1 -9%)Royale Margaux |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Royale Margaux 12/1, Prolific in France but 0-12 for this yard. However, her latest second of 8 in a 3m Ascot handicap hurdle was creditable and her stable continues in form. Second at Ascot (2m7f) confirms she is back in serious each-way calculations. |
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5th (4)  (17/2 -31%)Georgi Girl |
17/2(-31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Georgi Girl 17/2, Back on the up with a 21f Warwick handicap success on reappearance 23 days ago, seeing off The Lord Maid by 2¾ lengths with Masked Dance back in third. Should remain very competitive up 5 lb. Held up; smooth win in six-runner race at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) on reappearance. |
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6th (2)  (28/1 -133%)Sweet Fantasy |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sweet Fantasy 28/1, Useful Flat performer who won pair of 2m mares' novice hurdles earlier in year. Too fresh back from a break when 21¼ lengths fourth to Take No Chances in Wetherby listed back hurdling 6 weeks ago. Fitted with a hood now going up in trip. Her mark demands improvement but no shock were she to find it. 2-2 hurdling last term but beaten 21l by Take No Chances off level weights at Wetherby. |
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7th (12)  (10/1 +29%)Molto Bene |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Molto Bene 10/1, Improved again when making it 2-3 in handicaps when seeing off 16 rivals on her 19.5f Chepstow reappearance 3 weeks ago, holding on in determined fashion. Further progress can't be discounted. Wind surgery before raising her game to win 17-runner race at Chepstow (2m3f) on return. |
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8th (7)  (7/2 +65%)Pretending |
7/2(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Pretending 7/2, Ended last season with win in big field over C&D in April and improved again to score on her 2½m Uttoxeter reappearance in October. Possibly went for home a bit too soon (also bad mistake 2 out) when fifth at Wincanton last month and that defeat shouldn't be taken to suggest this mark is beyond her. Can front-run; won over C&D and at Uttoxeter before her good fifth at Wincanton. |
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9th (11)  (28/1 +0%)Masked Dance |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Masked Dance 28/1, Second handicap success when seeing off 13 rivals at Aintree (2½m) in May. Only a respectable 10¾ lengths third to Georgi Girl at Warwick (21f, soft) 6 months later but she's entitled to come on for the outing. Could be a lot more interesting again this time with a recent run under her belt. |
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10th (8)  (11/1 +8%)Endless Escape |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Endless Escape 11/1, Four-time hurdle winner who underwhelmed over fences at the start of last season but back on track with trio of placed efforts in handicap hurdles in the spring. Went without her usual cheekpieces and tongue tie when a respectable fifth on Ascot reappearance and the headgear is back in place now. Third of 16 to Pretending over C&D and made a satisfactory reappearance six weeks ago. |
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11th (5)  (66/1 -65%)Lunar Discovery |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lunar Discovery 66/1, Dual bumper winner who also won a pair of novice hurdles last season. Ran up to the pick of her hurdles form when 12¾ lengths fifth of 6 in Carlisle listed chase on reappearance. Makes handicap debut back hurdling. Made creditable chase debut; needs improvement but this is just her second season jumping. |
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12th (6)  (33/1 -32%)Holly |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Holly 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Has run below that level over fences in recent months but feasibly treated back over the smaller obstacles having finished a close second off this mark at Plumpton last spring. Fair amount to prove judged on her four runs over 2m1f+, one of them at an extended 2m4f. |
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JOYEUSE was no match for the winner when third in novice company at Ascot on her return to action, but Nicky Henderson's charge should be spot on for this handicap debut and a bold bid looks on the cards. Georgi Girl made a winning reappearance with an impressive display at Warwick and she can feature in the finish, while Lucy Wadham has won two of the last three renewals, so it would be no surprise to see a big run from Pretending.
Although the Fighting Fifth was too much for TAKE NO CHANCES she's flourished in general over hurdles in the last year or so and can make light of top weight back in a handicap. Unexposed Nicky Henderson handicap debutante Joyeuse is a potentially dangerous opponent, while C&D scorer Pretending shaped better than the result at Wincanton last time and trainer Lucy Wadham has a good recent record in this race.
The one with striking potential is handicap newcomer JOYEUSE. She can lead them home ahead of Royale Margaux.
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