Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Friday 15th December 2023
There were 38 Races on Friday 15th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 15th December 2023
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(10) Dysart Enos 5/6, Runner-up sole outing in Irish points looked a good prospect when winning all 3 starts in bumpers, including Grade 2 in decisive fashion at Aintree in April. Kept unbeaten record intact when making a successful start over hurdles at Huntingdon last month and should make considerable progress. Aintree Grade 2 bumper win is the best form in this field and she's a very classy prospect.
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2nd (1) (3/1 +14%) Beat The Bat
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3/1(+14%)
(1) Beat The Bat 3/1, Useful bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when winning 10-runner maiden at Ascot (19.3f, good) 21 days ago, edging ahead again final 50 yds. Open to further improvement. Back down in trip but has narrowly the best chance on hurdles form; must be on shortlist.
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3rd (4) (40/1 -100%) Soldante
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40/1(-100%)
(4) Soldante 40/1, Placed in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles in 12-runner maiden at Tramore (16.2f, soft) 17 days ago, leading near finish. Tongue strap on for 1st time and more required to follow up in a better race. Needs another step forward; impressed with strong finish to win Tramore maiden (2m, soft).
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4th (2) (14/1 -300%) Kintail
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14/1(-300%)
(2) Kintail 14/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing a Warwick bumper in May, despite still looking a shade rough around the edges. Had more in hand than the margin implies when following up on hurdle bow there (19f, heavy) last month and there's better to come. Won at Warwick in a bumper in May and a 2m3f, soft-ground novice hurdle in November.
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5th (11) (150/1 -355%) Brendas Asking
150
150/1(-355%)
(11) Brendas Asking 150/1, Runner-up completed start in Irish points and made a sound start to her Rules career when third of 16 in a bumper at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in February. However, ran below that form at Southwell the following month and looks up against it on hurdle bow. Showed ability in her two bumpers but a lot more is required on this hurdling debut.
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6th (8) (150/1 -355%) Shinji
150
150/1(-355%)
(8) Shinji 150/1, Looked above average when a bumper for Roger Varian (subsequently sold £60,000) on debut last year but has run a long way below that level both starts over hurdles. Perhaps failed to stay 2m4f at Fakenham (made most) but needs major overall improvement.
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7th (6) (200/1 -400%) How And Ever
200
200/1(-400%)
(6) How And Ever 200/1, Bought for £17,000 after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points but showed only a bit of promise tongue tied when sixth of 16 in a Chepstow bumper on Rules bow in October. Second in Irish maiden point; 13l sixth of 16 in bumper at Chepstow (2m; 25-1).
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8th (3) (8/1 -60%) Meatloaf
8
8/1(-60%)
(3) Meatloaf 8/1, Dual bumper winner who overcame greenness to make a successful debut over hurdles in 9-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f) 34 days ago. Sure to progress. 2-4 in bumpers and comfortably won his hurdling debut in a nine-runner novice at Wincanton.
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9th (5) (200/1 -33%) Ascension Day
200
200/1(-33%)
(5) Ascension Day 200/1, Didn't show much in 3 starts between the flags but looked all set to record a big-priced debut win under Rules only to career off the course late on at Worcester 6 months ago. Others preferred in a stronger race. 40-1 for maiden at Worcester (2m, good) in June, 2l clear when running out at final hurdle.
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|F| (9) (5/1 +64%) Spirits Bay
5
5/1(+64%)
(9) Spirits Bay 5/1, A useful bumper winner who made a promising start over hurdles when second in a 2m Sandown maiden last month. That performance is backed up by the timefigure and he should improve. 2-3 in bumpers; promising, running-on second in a maiden hurdle at Sandown (2m, soft).
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10th (7) (200/1 -614%) Royal Defender
200
200/1(-614%)
(7) Royal Defender 200/1, Point winner who left his hurdling debut form behind refitted with a tongue strap when third in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (2m) 24 days ago. Needs a lot more in much stronger company here, though. 10l winner in his Irish point; opposable on what he has shown under rules.
LTO Selection:
12:05 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A Grade 2 bumper winner at Aintree in April, DYSART ENOS sets the standard in this competitive affair and made quite the impression on her hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month. The weight received from some of her main rivals is a big plus and she can see off Wincanton scorer Meatloaf, as well as Kintail, who did it well over further at Warwick. Beat The Bat and Irish raider Soldante, who sports a tongue-tie for the first time, are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
A good race that will likely be form to follow. DYSART ENOS maintained her unbeaten record without much difficulty on her Huntingdon hurdle debut last month and has scope for considerable progress based on her strong bumper form, so she's taken to extend her winning sequence to 5 under Rules. Spirits Bay finished his race off well at Sandown and is a likely improver, while Kintail and Beat The Bat are others to take seriously.
This is a serious field but the mare DYSART ENOS has looked a bit special and is selected to continue her unbeaten record under rules.
(2) Ginny's Destiny 5/2, Bumper scorer who quickly made up into a useful winning hurdler last term for Tom Lacey. Proved a different proposition to on his chasing debut when making all at this course (20.2f, soft) last month (had Crebilly just behind going well when departing) and he's open to further improvement. Useful hurdler but promises to make a better chaser judged on last month's course win.
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2nd (1) (2/1 -14%) Grey Dawning
2
2/1(-14%)
(1) Grey Dawning 2/1, Winner of 3 of his 4 completed starts over hurdles last term, including a Grade 2 at Warwick, and surpassed even his very useful hurdling form when impressively off the mark second time over fences at Haydock (21.6f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Better still to come. Has looked a natural in both chases and ran good rivals ragged at Haydock latterly.
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3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Trelawne
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4/1(-33%)
(3) Trelawne 4/1, Made it 3-4 over hurdles when seeing off 12 rivals in 23.3f Uttoxeter handicap in March. Immediately improved on his hurdles form as he made a successful debut over fences after 8 months off at Carlisle (20f, soft) last month and he's sure to have more to offer in this sphere. 4-5, including an impressive chase debut; shaping into a top prospect.
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4th (6) (3/1 +14%) Crebilly
3
3/1(+14%)
(6) Crebilly 3/1, Enjoyed a positive season over hurdles last term, signing off with a career-best victory in 8-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft). Shaped most encouragingly before departing 2 out on return/chase debut last month and looks sure to be involved with a clean round. Was a threat to Ginny's Destiny when coming down two out on recent chase debut here.
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5th (4) (22/1 -238%) Tritonic
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22/1(-238%)
(4) Tritonic 22/1, Useful handicap hurdler and similar form at staying trips on the Flat. Off the bridle before his rivals but responded well to make a successful debut over fences at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago but is likely to come up short in this field. Stayed on best over 1m7f at Wincanton and probably needs this sort of trip nowadays.
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|PU| (5) (80/1 -100%) Blue Hop
80
80/1(-100%)
(5) Blue Hop 80/1, Fair bumper winner for Tom George who made a successful start over hurdles after 13 months off Ayr maiden (19.5f) in February. Soundly beaten but showed up well for a long way in the face of a much stiffer task here 8 months ago but this a tough ask on return/chase debut (had wind op). Bumper/hurdle winner; facing a severe first assignment over fences.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Cheltenham Novices Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GREY DAWNING has looked a natural since beginning his career in this sphere behind the talented Stay Away Fay at Exeter, and his most recent success at Haydock was completely dominant. He can follow up under ideal conditions, with the progressive Trelawne looking best placed to chase him home after a taking success at Carlisle on his own chasing bow last month. A faller two out at this track when challenging the reopposing Ginny's Destiny, Crebilly is another to consider if getting a clear round.
A cracking contest in store with persuasive cases able to be made for most but preference is for GREY DAWNING, who could hardly have been more impressive at Haydock last month and Dan Skelton's 6-y-o looks as though he's going to be one of the premier British-trained novice chasers this season. Crebilly looked a significant threat to Ginny's Destiny when departing late on here last month, so he may emerge as the main threat, with Trelawne rounding off the shortlist.
It was hard not to be impressed by how GREY DAWNING eased clear at Haydock, hammering some seriously talented opposition.
(4) Go Dante 7/2, Lightly raced 7-y-o who shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth of 15 in the Greatwood here on his reappearance after wind surgery. Claims if he can build on that. Satisfactory return from wind surgery (also tongue tied) when sixth of 15 here last month.
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2nd (2) (13/2 -95%) Doddiethegreat
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(2) Doddiethegreat 13/2, Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in small-field Ascot conditions race (2m, good) 3 weeks ago. This bigger-field scenario asks a different question but he has lots of potential. Unbeaten in four; off nearly two years before reappearance; one to note on handicap debut.
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3rd (12) (5/1 +58%) Donnacha
5
5/1(+58%)
(12) Donnacha 5/1, Placed both starts in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, making it third time lucky when shading tight finish in 2m Chepstow novice on reappearance. Good start to his handicap career when second of 17 here last month. On the shortlist. 2nd of 17 on handicap debut here (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; up 5lb but shortlisted.
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3rd (11) (17/2 -6%) Panjari
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(11) Panjari 17/2, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m) in Germany and has improved with each start in novice hurdles this autumn, winning at Taunton (16.5f) last month. In top hands and that Flat ability provides plenty of scope for further progress now handicapping. Made all latest; handicap hurdle debut with a lot more to offer if judged on Flat form.
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5th (3) (9/2 +0%) Williethebuilder
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(3) Williethebuilder 9/2, Shaped encouragingly in 2 bumpers for Declan Queally in Ireland in the spring. Built on that promise when making a successful hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter in September and better form when fourth in Grade 2 novice here 38 days later. Interesting making a quick switch to handicaps. Fourth of eight in Grade 2 novice here (2m, good) in October latest; makes handicap debut.
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5th (9) (40/1 -60%) In This World
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40/1(-60%)
(9) In This World 40/1, Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 but seen the track only 3 times since. Might be sharper for last month's Kempton reappearance but Williethebuilder looks the stronger of the yard's pair. Won hurdles debut in 2021 but nothing resembling that form in his three handicaps since.
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7th (5) (18/1 +10%) Kaleb
18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Kaleb 18/1, Novice season tailed off quite badly but right back on song when runner-up in 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Sandown this season. Ought to be competitive again. 0-5 in handicaps but runner-up in three of them, including both starts this season.
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8th (14) (10/1 +9%) Wonderful Eagle
10
10/1(+9%)
(14) Wonderful Eagle 10/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Kicked off his hurdle career with maiden/novice wins at Newton Abbot at the end of summer and has shown better form in defeat in handicap company since, finishing fourth of 9 over 21f here on latest. Down in trip with cheekpieces back on. Needs extra but cheekpieces (tried twice) return and there's a big rethink on his trip.
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9th (13) (12/1 +45%) Mr Mackay
12
12/1(+45%)
(13) Mr Mackay 12/1, In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdle debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f). Improved on handicap bow when fourth of 17 here 4 weeks ago. Needs considering. Fourth of 17 off today's mark here last time (Donnacha second); 7lb claimer takes over.
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10th (1) (20/1 +50%) Thecompanysergeant
20
20/1(+50%)
(1) Thecompanysergeant 20/1, Dual hurdler winner. Useful form when fourth of 17 in a Listowel listed handicap in September but in nothing like the same form when down the field in a similar race at Naas last month. A smart effort will be needed under top weight here. Disappointing in a hot 2m4f handicap on latest outing; major player judged on best efforts.
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11th (7) (16/1 -45%) Ginger Mail
16
16/1(-45%)
(7) Ginger Mail 16/1, Largely consistent type who would have made a winning reappearance at Ayr last month but for a mistake at the last, going down by only a neck. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. Won his first handicap and runner-up in three of his six since; new headgear.
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12th (8) (33/1 -83%) Skytastic
33
33/1(-83%)
(8) Skytastic 33/1, Looked useful when winning first 4 starts ( 2 bumpers, 2 hurdles) but lost his way for Sam Thomas subsequently and well held in course handicap on last month's return for a new stable. Out of form in his last four outings for Sam Thomas and tailed off on debut for this yard.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A tentative vote goes to DONNACHA, who has had an excellent start to the season and should benefit from the slight rise in distance, following a strong runner-up effort here at the November meeting. The unexposed five-year-old will once again be looking to down a progressive type of Nicky Henderson's in the shape Doddiethegreat, who returned from a mammoth absence to score at Ascot last month. Williethebuilder drops in grade, having run with credit here in Grade 2 company last time out, while Panjari is one to note for market support on his handicap debut.
A cracking handicap in which it may pay to focus on the least exposed runners. PANJARI could be underestimated by an opening hurdle mark of 117 judged on Flat ability and gets the nod for Paul Nicholls. The promising Doddiethegreat seems unlikely to give up his unbeaten record without a fight and is second choice ahead of Williethebuilder and Donnacha.
There are three fascinating handicap debutants from top stables but DONNACHA's second of 17 here last month earns the vote.
(1) La Malmason 11/4, Hurdles winner on debut last November and shaped well when third to Found A Fifty in a Down Royal maiden chase (19.6f, soft) last month, on just her third start in this sphere. That form looks strong (winner has since finished second in a Grade 1) and improvement likely now pitched into a handicap. Third against classy rivals latest (2m3f, soft); brings potential to handicap chase debut.
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2nd (3) (9/1 -13%) Royale Margaux
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9/1(-13%)
(3) Royale Margaux 9/1, Five-time hurdles/dual chase winner in France for David Cottin and posted best effort on these shores when second in 6-runner mares' handicap chase here (16.3f, good) in April. Safely held on return in October (since undergone another wind op) but likely to strip fitter now and couldn't rule out. Ex-French; two minor honours stand out among her five runs for this yard; second wind op.
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3rd (5) (16/1 -33%) Eureka Creek
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Eureka Creek 16/1, Successful Irish pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter last November. Best effort since when third upped to 23.5f at Lingfield last month but will need to improve on that if she's to regain the winning thread here, Edging back down the weights; third of five at Lingfield (2m7f) latest gives her a chance.
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4th (4) (6/1 +8%) Walk In Clover
6
6/1(+8%)
(4) Walk In Clover 6/1, Improved during the spring, winner of a competitive C&D mares' handicap and another over 3m at Southwell within the space of 8 days. Hasn't done much wrong since, most recently finishing third of 11 back here (2m, good to soft) last month, and she has to enter calculations. Reliable; running well at 2m here; back up in trip and has to be in serious calculations.
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5th (12) (25/1 -79%) Pougne Aminta
25
25/1(-79%)
(12) Pougne Aminta 25/1, Irish point winner who scored with any amount in hand in a weak mares' maiden hurdle at Wetherby in March. Fair third on return/chase debut at Ludlow (2½m, soft) but she was 6½ lengths adrift of Malaita on that occasion, so improvement is needed. Creditable handicap/chase debut at Ludlow but needs better to turn the tables on Malaita.
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6th (2) (200/1 -1011%) Happy D'ex
200
200/1(-1011%)
(2) Happy D'ex 200/1, Dual hurdles scorer and initially looked like a winner-in-waiting over fences last season. However, she ran no sort of a race at Perth when last seen in June and is opposable starting out for new yard here. 0-6 as a chaser (three 2nds); pulled up in June latest and left Gordon Elliott for £26,000.
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7th (7) (22/1 -100%) Lilith
22
22/1(-100%)
(7) Lilith 22/1, Put in a good round of jumping when scoring at Carlisle (21f, good to soft) in February but she was nowhere near as sure-footed when well held on return at Kempton last month. Opposable. Had wind surgery in July and well beaten last month; competitive if back on song.
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8th (10) (14/1 -56%) I Am Gonna Be
14
14/1(-56%)
(10) I Am Gonna Be 14/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start for her new stable when runner-up in a first-time tongue strap (retained) on chase debut at Ayr (20.5f, good). Open to improvement in this sphere and one to consider for in-form yard. Second at Ayr (2m4f) on chase/seasonal debut was a good effort; not proven on soft.
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9th (8) (8/1 -14%) Mad About Sally
8
8/1(-14%)
(8) Mad About Sally 8/1, Ended last season with a couple of rather indifferent performances following Fontwell chase debut success but firmly back on track with a decisive reappearance display at Chepstow (23.6f, soft). Now 9 lb higher in a tougher race but will be a threat if able to build on that. Easily accounted for her four rivals over about 3m at Chepstow (soft) on return; up 9lb.
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|B| (9) (11/1 +8%) Petticoat Lucy
11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Petticoat Lucy 11/1, Fair hurdler who showed improved form under a change of tactics to make a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot in May. Made it 2-2 in this sphere with another good round of jumping on return at Exeter (19.2f, soft) but followed that with a disappointing effort at Kempton. Won her first two attempts over fences; needs to bounce back from a poor show at Kempton.
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|F| (11) (4/1 +67%) Malaita
4
4/1(+67%)
(11) Malaita 4/1, Bumper winner who improved when bagging mares' handicap hurdles at Carlisle and here last term. Has made a positive start to life over fences, second at Ludlow before finishing fourth on ground that was probably too testing for her at Warwick (2½m, heavy). Bold show anticipated. Resumed with two good efforts in 2m4f handicap chases; may have more improvement in her.
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|PU| (13) (9/1 +59%) Brianna Rose
9
9/1(+59%)
(13) Brianna Rose 9/1, Consistent hurdler who has taken well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) in July. However, tame effort back from a break at Market Rasen and now tried in cheekpieces. Unraced on worse than good to soft; poor show on latest start prompts headgear first time.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Mad About Sally is 2-4 over fences and is suggested as shortlist material, while Walk In Clover boasts valuable course experience and rates as a big player, with the return to this sort of trip expected to ideally suit. However, Irish raider LA MALMASON is still unexposed and looks the one to side with after an improved effort when third at Down Royal 35 days ago. That form sets the standard, given the winner went of that race on to finish a good second in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse earlier this month.
This looks very competitive, with several appealing candidates on show. MALAITA wasn't beaten far on ground that was probably slower than ideal at Warwick last time and she could take some catching back here (winner over hurdles on sole previous visit to this course) with underfoot conditions likely to be more favourable. Irish raider La Malmason looks a big threat on her handicap debut in this sphere, while Royale Margaux and Walk In Clover are others to consider, along with I Am Gonna Be.
There's a good chance that Gavin Cromwell's Irish challenger LA MALMASON, a close relation to Stage Star, will prove the class act.
(3) Cepage 11/2, Very smart chaser at best but hasn't stood much racing in recent years and well held at Warwick last month after a year off. Headgear on. Rarely seen these days, failing to show enough; wears headgear for the first time.
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2nd (2) (4/1 +64%) Lord Du Mesnil
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4/1(+64%)
(2) Lord Du Mesnil 4/1, None too reliable these days but he's smart when on-song and produced 3 good runner-up efforts last season. Respectable return at Sandown but drop back in trip not ideal. The mud holds no fears but he is surely vulnerable at this short a trip.
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3rd (4) (13/2 -117%) Le Ligerien
6.5
13/2(-117%)
(4) Le Ligerien 13/2, Rejuvenated after joining this yard from Philip Hobbs last season, completing hat-trick between February & March. Left reappearance well behind when winning 4-runner veterans event at Kempton last month and player up 5 lb. Doing well for this yard; won four-runner race comfortably at Kempton (2m4f, good) latest.
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4th (9) (8/1 +11%) Go Steady
8
8/1(+11%)
(9) Go Steady 8/1, Dual winner in handicap chases last season and better for return when going close back over hurdles at Uttoxeter 19 days ago. More needed back over fences from out of the handicap, however. 3lb out of the handicap but, given this trip, he should be a player.
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5th (1) (8/1 +20%) Sam Brown
8
8/1(+20%)
(1) Sam Brown 8/1, Rejuvenated by first-time blinkers when looking the likely winner of a 3m handicap at the Punchestown Festival in April until falling 2 out (just over 2 lengths ahead at the time). Ran poorly at Wincanton on return but blinkers back on now. All starts since May 2021 over 2m7f+; player if he's on song but that can't be relied upon.
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6th (8) (12/1 -60%) Up Helly Aa King
12
12/1(-60%)
(8) Up Helly Aa King 12/1, Last hit the target at Doncaster in February 2022 and solid second in handicap there (3m, good) when last seen during the spring. Bit to find from out of the handicap here, however. Creditable run at this sort of trip in November 2022, much more recent than many rivals.
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7th (6) (9/2 +18%) Storm Control
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(6) Storm Control 9/2, Front runner who's potentially well handicapped returning from 11 months off trying a veterans race for the first time, so of interest at a course he's won at. Off 351 days and his first-time-out record leaves something to be desired.
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8th (7) (25/1 -79%) Duc De Beauchene
25
25/1(-79%)
(7) Duc De Beauchene 25/1, In the form of his life back in the spring, winning staying handicaps at Wincanton and Fakenham (good second in stronger Kempton contest in between). Never involved under a patient ride after 5 months off at Aintree (25f, soft) but could leave that effort behind here. Creditable runs both on soft and at this sort of trip were an uncomfortably long time ago.
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|PU| (5) (6/1 +25%) Top Ville Ben
6
6/1(+25%)
(5) Top Ville Ben 6/1, Not the force of old but looked full of zest only for his race to end with a horrible experience at Aintree on return, falling heavily and then colliding with 2 horses in his wake. Can go well if that incident hasn't left its mark. Third of 23 at Leopardstown (2m5f) in February, so he could still be competitive.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Some admirable campaigners are drawn together for this veterans chase, with the likes of recent Kempton winner Le Ligerien and Go Steady, who was denied by just a neck over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month, rated as strong contenders based on their peak efforts over fences. However, LORD DU MESNIL ran a blinder when he was second in a class 2 handicap on the New course back in April, and he could be hard to beat if he replicates that level today. Storm Control is also considered.
It could be worth chancing STORM CONTROL, who's dipped below his last winning mark on his first attempt in a veterans race. Le Ligerien looked better than ever when winning a similar event at Kempton last month and is a solid alternative, with Top Ville Ben best of the others.
A chance is taken on the reappearing UP HELLY AA KING, who put up a bold show over 2m5f first time out last season.
(6) Latenightpass 3/1, Landed the Aintree Foxhunters' in April 2022. Good fourth in that corresponding race and started out for current yard with a good second over C&D last month. Another bold showing is on the cards. Quality hunter chaser; came clear with the winner on his C&D debut last month; chance.
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2nd (7) (14/1 -17%) Francky Du Berlais
14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Francky Du Berlais 14/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including twice in September. Shaped as if still in form when fourth over C&D last time. This unique test floats his boat and he was only 15l away over C&D last month.
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3rd (10) (16/1 +60%) Fameaftertheglory
16
16/1(+60%)
(10) Fameaftertheglory 16/1, Error-prone chaser who has been struggling for form over hurdles this season. Hard to make a solid case for. Has only won a bumper under rules and surely up against it from out of the weights.
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4th (1) (7/1 -17%) Minella Indo
7
7/1(-17%)
(1) Minella Indo 7/1, Been rather in and out since landing 2021 Gold Cup, returning with a poor effort in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal. Obviously a class act on his day, though, and he's an interesting newcomer to this sphere. Retains the class to threaten under his big weight if he fancies this new challenge.
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5th (2) (11/2 -10%) Galvin
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(2) Galvin 11/2, Tough and genuine performer with a good Cheltenham Festival CV, second to a stablemate with an even better one in Delta Work on his first go in a cross-country race in March. Not at best since but should come on for his return here and boasts leading claims. Disappointing favourite here last month, surprisingly so given his good record when fresh.
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6th (8) (33/1 -106%) Diesel D'allier
33
33/1(-106%)
(8) Diesel D'allier 33/1, Useful chaser on the cross-country circuit but he's not the force of old and failed to feature over C&D last time. Up against it again. Previous winner of this race but has been well below par on his last four visits.
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7th (5) (18/1 -29%) Enjoy D'allen
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Enjoy D'allen 18/1, Useful chaser at his best who was quite highly tried last term. Probably needed the run (didn't have a hard race) on first go at Cross-Country chasing at Punchestown last time, so he's likely to step forward from it. Hinted at a return to form at Punchestown and returning headgear perhaps a good thing.
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8th (11) (9/1 +59%) Wick Green
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(11) Wick Green 9/1, Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard, and he has hit the frame in a couple of handicaps here the last twice. Stiff task from out of the weights, though. Running well; could be a lively one tackling this new test despite out of the weights.
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9th (13) (16/1 -33%) Didero Vallis
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(13) Didero Vallis 16/1, Useful chaser at his best and, while he was out of sorts last season, he stopped the slide when third from out of the weights over C&D last time. Place claims again. Again 19lb out of the weights, as when third over C&D last month; can be inconsistent.
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10th (3) (18/1 -29%) Fury Road
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(3) Fury Road 18/1, High-class chaser at his peak and, while he's not been firing for a while, his stable has an excellent record on this Cross-Country track, so could bounce back after a break. Classy at best but has lost his way quite badly since his fall in the Grand National.
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11th (9) (28/1 -100%) Vital Island
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(9) Vital Island 28/1, Course winner. Latest win in La Touche Cup in April. Back to form when second in Cross-Country event at Punchestown last time but has a bit on from out of the weights. First run here but he goes well on the Banks Course at Punchestown; good show last time.
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12th (12) (40/1 -43%) Volcano
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(12) Volcano 40/1, Strong stayer who is something of a Warwick specialist. Ran well from out of the weights over C&D last time but a place is the best he can hope for faced with a similar scenario. Weakening fifth on same terms here last month and hard to entertain from a win perspective.
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|PU| (4) (7/2 +20%) Gesskille
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(4) Gesskille 7/2, Reliable sort who underlined his liking for the National fences when landing the Grand Sefton at Aintree last time. That form is working out well and he's the sort to take to this new discipline. Excels over the National fences so every chance that he'll take to this; unraced past 3m2f.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Galvin was unable to justify favouritism in a similar C&D event last month, but Gordon Elliott's classy nine-year-old merits the utmost respect eased 3lb in the ratings. LATENIGHTPASS emphasised his liking for a stamina-sapping test when finishing second in that same contest and compensation could await, though Minella Indo is one to look out for on his first foray into handicaps. Gesskille arrives in search of his hat-trick and he's another to take seriously, along with Diesel D'Allier, who is now 3lb lower than when winning this in 2021.
GALVIN took well to this course when second to his stablemate at the festival in March and he shaped as if the run was needed here last month, so he's worth another chance. Minella Indo is another class act and an intriguing addition to this sphere, while another solid showing is expected from Latenightpass.
This is a new experience for GESSKILLE, yet his excellent record around Aintree tempers concerns on that score. He's 2-2 in blinkers.
(5) White Rhino 3/1, Much improved since handicapping, winning 4 times and runner-up twice from 6 starts. Ran a cracker when second in a big field over 21f here last month and there should be even more to come now stepping up to 3m. Leading claims. Excellent record in handicaps; 2nd of 20 over 2m5f here latest, looking as if he'll stay.
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2nd (1) (16/5 +36%) Bold Endeavour
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16/5(+36%)
(1) Bold Endeavour 16/5, Won twice in this sphere as a novice for Laura Morgan and successful first 2 starts over fences for Nicky Henderson last season. Consistent in defeat in handicap hurdles of late, his latest fifth of 15 coming at Haydock coming in a very warm race. Should be on the premises again. Running creditably but needs career-best hurdles form to win this; 5lb claimer is enlisted.
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3rd (3) (18/1 -29%) Hermino Aa
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18/1(-29%)
(3) Hermino Aa 18/1, Dual hurdles winner last term. Failed to complete in a couple of handicap chases last month but could get his career back on track now returned to hurdles. Has not taken at all well to fences this term; interesting back over hurdles and new trip.
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4th (6) (7/2 +30%) Gyenyame
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7/2(+30%)
(6) Gyenyame 7/2, Fair 2m Flat winner for Andrew Balding and struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2½m Wincanton maiden in March. Good runner-up efforts both starts this term, latterly behind a progressive type over 21f here. Much respected now stepping up to 3m. 2nd in soft-ground handicaps over about 2m5f at Wincanton and Cheltenham; rallied latest.
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5th (9) (7/1 +22%) Tiger Jet
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7/1(+22%)
(9) Tiger Jet 7/1, Career best when winning 15-runner 3m Haydock handicap in April. Struggled on his next 2 outings but took a step back in the right direction when third (Gyenyame a neck ahead in second) over 21f here 4 weeks ago. Major 3m win in April; caught the eye with big late progress over 2m5f here on latest run.
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6th (10) (16/1 -60%) Paricolor
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16/1(-60%)
(10) Paricolor 16/1, Back on a good mark and shaped well when third (White Rhino 5 lengths up in second) of 20 over 21f here 4 weeks ago, staying on again after getting outpaced. The return to 3m will suit him. Interesting again after staying-on third of 20 over hurdles here (2m5f; White Rhino 2nd).
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7th (8) (28/1 -211%) Fontana Ellissi
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28/1(-211%)
(8) Fontana Ellissi 28/1, Runner-up twice here last autumn, latterly over this trip, but he hasn't been seen since. Returns in a warm race and a watching brief has to be the percentage call. Went close here on his only attempt at 3m; however, off 398 days and rarely seen on soft.
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8th (4) (18/1 -29%) Shantou Express
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18/1(-29%)
(4) Shantou Express 18/1, Won in a small field at Stratford in June. Backed it up when third of 5 at Worcester (23f, good) 12 later but had an off day back at Stratford in August. Freshened up since (has had wind surgery). Not seen since a disappointing show in August, since which he's had wind surgery.
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|U| (7) (22/1 -57%) Big Bresil
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22/1(-57%)
(7) Big Bresil 22/1, Novice winner at Exeter for Tom George in 2020 but hasn't stood much racing since. Showed he retains his ability back from 2 years off when third at Ayr in February but pulled up at Ffos Las 6 weeks later and absent again since. Lightly raced 8yo; stamina not proven (one attempt); others look more solid.
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|PU| (2) (12/1 -71%) Captain Morgs
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12/1(-71%)
(2) Captain Morgs 12/1, Useful but not the most straightforward, hanging left off the bridle (also flashed tail) when second over fences at Huntingdon last month. Won this race last year by 7l off 3lb lower; more to prove on worse than good to soft.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GYENYAME stayed on powerfully over 2m5f here last time when finishing second to a potentially well-handicapped individual and Joe Tizzard's unexposed hurdler looks set to continue his ascendency now upped in trip. White Rhino has risen a total of 49lb in the handicap since winning at Southwell in February and is unlikely to be far away having also hit the woodwork last time, while the Nicky Henderson pair of Captain Morgs, who landed this prize 12 months ago, and Bold Endeavour are just two others to consider.
There should be more to come from WHITE RHINO now stepping up to 3m for the first time and he's taken to confirm last month's course superiority over Paricolor and take his handicap record to an impressive 5-7. Gyenyame, another with a good recent effort here, looks best of the remainder.
The highly progressive WHITE RHINO (nap) has a great deal going for him. Most of the others require plenty of enthusiasm as well, mind.
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