There were 29 Races on Wednesday 21st February 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Ludlow, 8 races at Kempton, 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 (12)  (4/6 +59%)Leader In The Park |
4/6(+59%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Leader In The Park 4/6, Cost £250,000 after making a winning start to his point career in February and shaped promisingly when second in Ascot novice (21.6f) on hurdles debut in November. Not in same form latest but remains open to improvement and hails from a yard in fine form. £250,000 buy after Irish point win; Ascot 2nd sets the form standard; below form latest. |
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2nd (8)  (15/2 -7%)Grand Albert |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Grand Albert 15/2, Winning Irish pointer who offered something to work on when second of 5 in bumper at Bangor on Rules debut in December. Ran to just a modest level on Market Rasen hurdles debut since but it's still early days. 3rd of seven in maiden at Market Rasen; place claims; needs to improve again to win. |
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3rd (1)  (150/1 -127%)Best Life |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Best Life 150/1, First past the post on his second run between the flags last spring but yet to make an impact over hurdles and looks a longer-term prospect. Modest form on both starts over hurdles (soft) and he needs to leave that well behind. |
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4th (13)  (150/1 -355%)Mythe Bridge |
150/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Mythe Bridge 150/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to fair 21f hurdle winner Bells On Sunday, and closely related to useful hurdler Top Bandit. Out the frame in 3 starts in points and is likely one for the longer term. His three runs in British points don't read nearly so well as his pedigree; gelded since. |
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5th (5)  (10/1 -233%)Entity Of Substanz |
10/1(-233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Entity Of Substanz 10/1, Boasts an appealing pedigree and ran with promise when seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) on debut 29 days ago. Should improve and he looks sure to be suited by the step up in trip. 15-2, never dangerous in slowly run maiden hurdle at Newbury (2m); could be a big improver. |
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6th (7)  (22/1 -38%)Ginger Jonny |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ginger Jonny 22/1, Irish point winner but sent off at 25/1 when remote sixth of 16 on Chepstow hurdle debut in October. Will need to leave that form well behind. Made all in Irish point; 37l sixth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft). |
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7th (4)  (200/1 -300%)Clatterbridge |
200/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Clatterbridge 200/1, Won a small-field Irish point in May 2022. Absent since ahead of this switch to hurdles for new connections. Likely best watched. Ran in 3 Irish maiden points in 2022, winning a four-runner race in May but not seen since. |
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8th (11)  (125/1 -400%)Kentanddover |
125/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Kentanddover 125/1, Shaped encouragingly when fourth in Doncaster bumper in March 2022 but clearly had issues and was having his first start since when well held at Huntingdon on hurdles bow last month. Long absence before soundly beaten at 25-1 in a 2m maiden hurdle at Huntingdon. |
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9th (15)  (250/1 -150%)The Dark Edge |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) The Dark Edge 250/1, Yet to trouble the judge in a couple of starts in bumpers or over hurdles. 11l seventh of 13 to Gentleman's Relish in Newbury bumper; beaten about 50l as hurdler. |
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|F| (16)  (150/1 -50%)Cotoneaster |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Cotoneaster 150/1, Modest form in 2 bumpers/hurdles. Looks more one for handicaps. Tongue strap back on. Her second bumper was markedly better than her three other runs, the last two over hurdles. |
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|PU| (10)  (4/1 +43%)Jukebox Fury |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Jukebox Fury 4/1, €80,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Don Poli. Interesting newcomer. 80,000euros 3yo; the dam's winners include high-class Don Poli; newcomer to note. |
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|PU| (6)  (11/2 -100%)Gentleman's Relish |
11/2(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gentleman's Relish 11/2, Much improved when winning 13-runner Newbury bumper in November. Made a disappointing start to his hurdle career when pulled up at Kempton on Boxing Day but the fact he went off favourite suggests he's well regarded by his top yard. Not taken lightly. Made all in bumper at Newbury; flopped on starts either side, on hurdle debut latest. |
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|PU| (2)  (80/1 -220%)Cave Article |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cave Article 80/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Casey Jones. Runner-up completed start in points and is worth a check in the market on Rules debut. Ran in two Irish maiden points last year, runner-up in October on second occasion. |
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|PU| (14)  (200/1 +0%)Paris Cercy |
200/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Paris Cercy 200/1, Half-brother to pretty useful hurdler Parisencore but failed to win in points and sent off at 150/1 when well beaten in Kelso novice hurdle on last month's Rules debut. First-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference. 150-1, tailed off in novice hurdle at Kelso (2m6f, soft) last month; cheekpieces are added. |
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|PU| (3)  (250/1 +0%)Cave Bleu |
250/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cave Bleu 250/1, Showed more than previously when third in small-field bumper at Market Rasen in May but offered little in either start in this sphere. Low-level form in three bumpers and two Doncaster novice hurdles. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LEADER IN THE PARK failed to fire on his most recent outing at Ascot, but the six-year-old can be given another chance based on his debut effort under Rules when second at the same venue in November. Grand Albert was not disgraced on his first start over hurdles at Market Rasen last month and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Gentleman's Relish and Jukebox Fury.
There should be more to come from ENTITY OF SUBSTANZ, particularly now granted a stiffer test of stamina, and he gets the nod in the opener. Gentleman's Relish and Leader In The Park are feared most.
Leader In The Park brings clearly the best form but was below form last time. Watch out also for ENTITY OF SUBSTANZ.
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)  (13/2 +54%)William Of York |
13/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) William Of York 13/2, Improved over hurdles for Dan Skelton last spring, completing a hat-trick at Warwick. Shaped encouragingly on yard/chase debut when second at Doncaster but gone backwards since. Headgear on. Below par the last twice but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will give him a boost. |
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2nd (7)  (15/2 +25%)Rath Gaul Hill |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rath Gaul Hill 15/2, Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish point and went one better on hurdling debut at Ffos Las. Hasn't kicked on since, however, legless at Chepstow 4 weeks ago. Lightly raced 6yo for whom this drop back in trip could bear fruit. |
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3rd (1)  (7/4 +30%)Snowy Evening |
7/4(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Snowy Evening 7/4, Getting the hang of things over fences, winning 2 of his last 3 starts, both at this track, seeming to have plenty more up his sleeve if required over this trip last month. Can defy 6 lb rise. Made it 2-2 here with C&D win last month and holds strong claims. |
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4th (5)  (12/1 -243%)Fete Champetre |
12/1(-243%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fete Champetre 12/1, Hasn't stood much racing in recent years but all the better for return when winning at Musselburgh last time. Had a bit more in hand than the bare margin suggests so respected up 5 lb. Won at Musselburgh in December and a 5lb rise may not stop him. |
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5th (2)  (16/1 -33%)Fearless |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fearless 16/1, Lightly raced since winning at Aintree (15.8f) but returned with good placed efforts at Uttoxeter/Sedgefield in the autumn. Let down by his jumping both starts since, however. On a tempting mark but there's a suspicion he's best suited by good ground nowadays. |
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|PU| (9)  (3/1 +50%)Minella Choice |
3/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Minella Choice 3/1, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who shaped well after 8 months off when third of 14 in handicap chase at Ludlow on debut over fences. Failed to build on that at Warwick last month but still early days. Underwhelming last month but third on chase debut previously; could be a contender. |
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|PU| (3)  (10/1 -100%)Jazz King |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jazz King 10/1, Left his hurdle form behind when making a winning start to his chase career at Ludlow (2½m) when last seen in March, coming clear in good style. Sold from Sam Thomas £40,000 in May. Open to further progress over fences. Back from absence but 1-1 over fences and returns with new stable among the winners. |
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|PU| (4)  (18/1 -200%)Maninsane |
18/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Maninsane 18/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences last term and made the frame 3 of 4 starts this season. Should be in the mix again. Encouraging third at Market Rasen last time and could be involved. |
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|PU| (6)  (66/1 -100%)Valence D'aumont |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Valence D'aumont 66/1, Enhanced good strike rate over fences when landing a Newcastle handicap in December 2021 but well held all 3 starts this season after nearly 2 years off. Well treated on 2021 chase form but has struggled since returning from long absence. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SNOWY EVENING has won two of his last three starts and a 6lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him here. That said, Fete Champetre also won on his most recent outing and could give the selection plenty to think about. Others who make the shortlist are Maninsane, Rath Gaul Hill and William Of York.
SNOWY EVENING is on the upgrade over fences now and can make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in this sphere. Fete Champetre had a bit more in hand than the bare margin suggests at Musselburgh so is next best ahead of chase debut winner Jazz King, who remains with potential starting out for a new yard after 11 months off.
Topweight SNOWY EVENING (nap) is 2-2 at Doncaster and taken to maintain his unbeaten record at this venue.
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)  (5/1 -43%)Johnson's Blue |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Johnson's Blue 5/1, Progressive and likeable hurdler who recorded a seventh career victory at Haydock (24.2f) in February, kicking on straight and digging deep under pressure. Was closing when unseating rider 2 out on chasing debut at Kelso when last seen in September and has to be respected back over hurdles. Ran okay over fences on sole start this season; 7-14 over hurdles and could make bold bid. |
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2nd (3)  (10/3 +39%)Come On Teddy |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Come On Teddy 10/3, Fine third in the Pertemps Final at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Has yet to fire this season following a 20-month absence but has eased further in the weights and good-value 7-lb conditional now takes over in the saddle. Soundly beaten this season, after long absence, but could benefit from drop back in grade. |
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3rd (4)  (50/1 -100%)Storm Nelson |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Storm Nelson 50/1, Won 5 of his 8 starts during a very good spell with Sandy Thomson but has shown precious little in 3 starts for current yard. Has dropped below last winning mark but has struggled on his three starts this season. |
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4th (1)  (7/1 +7%)Pounding Poet |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Pounding Poet 7/1, Useful handicap hurdler at best but completely out of sorts this season, including in a first-time visor and tongue strap at Wincanton 57 days ago. Has had a breathing operation since. Market check advised after wind op but pulled up the last twice; major turnaround needed. |
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|F| (8)  (14/1 -17%)Bridge North |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bridge North 14/1, Made a winning start over fences in a 3-runner handicap chase at Newbury (23.4f, soft) in March, but has been disappointing since and now reverts to hurdles in first-time headgear. The return to hurdles and/or the first-time visor need to prompt a dramatic revival. |
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|PU| (9)  (9/1 -50%)Time To Tinker |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Time To Tinker 9/1, Took a step back in the right direction on just second outing for current yard when fifth of 12 in a C&D handicap (good to soft, 33/1) 24 days ago. Not dismissed from his reduced mark. Not the force of old but he didn't run badly last time and is not ruled out in a weak race. |
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|PU| (10)  (9/2 +40%)Blue Ridge Hill |
9/2(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Blue Ridge Hill 9/2, Runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and showed something like his hurdling debut form when fifth of 12 on handicap debut at Sandown (19.8f, heavy, 40/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip and fitted with a first-time tongue strap. Kept on for fair fifth over 2m4f at Sandown on handicap debut; now goes up in trip. |
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|PU| (7)  (10/1 -82%)Romeo Brown |
10/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Romeo Brown 10/1, Stepped up on his comeback when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 39 days ago. Back up in trip and has been given a chance by the assessor. Didn't run badly on soft ground latest and could build on that when back on better surface. |
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|PU| (6)  (12/1 -33%)Fable |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fable 12/1, Irish point/dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Bangor (20.3f) in February. Disappointing since however, again running no sort of race back over hurdles after 8 months off at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Return to form needed but she's in top hands and has first-time headgear. |
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|PU| (5)  (15/2 -15%)Moka De Vassy |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Moka De Vassy 15/2, Finally off the mark in a 4-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) in December, able to get away with a typically sloppy round of jumping in such a small field. Was found out in better company at Lingfield since, however. Inconsistent and tailed off at Lingfield last month, but won at Taunton two starts ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MOKA DE VASSY struggled in a valuable race at Lingfield last time but the six-year-old is only 1lb higher than when winning at Taunton prior to that. With that in mind, Jane Williams' gelding can be given another chance in this company. Johnson's Blue did not take to fences on his most recent outing and a better effort can be expected back over hurdles, while Blue Ridge Hill remains unexposed and is another to consider.
ROMEO BROWN has slipped to a handy mark on the pick of last season's form and could the answer back up in trip. The dangers are headed by Johnson's Blue, a progressive and most genuine hurdler, and Come on Teddy, who has a handy 7-lb conditional on board for the first time.
The front-runner JOHNSON'S BLUE returns from a break with trainer Mark Walford among the winners and he can enhance his strike-rate.
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 -60%)Betterforeveryone |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Betterforeveryone 4/1, Fair hurdler who produced his best effort to date over fences when second (to a subsequent winner) in a first-time visor at this course (26f) 6 weeks ago. Big shout off same mark. Jumping mistakes figured in all three starts over fences; best of those shows was latest. |
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2nd (3)  (18/1 -80%)Almazhar Garde |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Almazhar Garde 18/1, Losing run stretches back to 2021 and well held this season. Others preferred despite tumbling mark. Last won in April 2021; has a huge shout on some form last term but downhill this season. |
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3rd (1)  (13/2 -63%)Horacio Apple's |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Horacio Apple's 13/2, Off the mark in this sphere in 8-runner handicap chase (6/4) at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) in December but not in same form at Sedgefield next time. Type to bounce back. 2m4f Bangor win (heavy) in December was easily the best of his four runs over fences. |
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|PU| (2)  (4/1 +60%)Stringtoyourbow |
4/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Stringtoyourbow 4/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who shaped better than the bare result on more than one occasion but offered little on chase bow at Kempton 100 days ago. Had a layoff before two low-key runs this autumn, the latest on chase debut. |
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|PU| (7)  (8/1 -167%)Event Of Sivola |
8/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Event Of Sivola 8/1, Going through a good spell at the moment, winning 2 of his last 3 starts, including by a wide margin at Catterick 28 days ago. Should go well again up 7 lb. 6-36 over fences, including wins on two of his last three starts; latest was by 17l. |
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|PU| (5)  (11/8 +59%)Big Blue Moon |
11/8(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Big Blue Moon 11/8, Improved when making a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Carlisle (17f) in March. Turned over when odds on to follow up at Chepstow 4 days later and off since but that was still a creditable effort and he appeals as the type to make a chaser. Up in trip. Makes a big move up in trip for this chase/seasonal debut; one to note. |
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|PU| (8)  (80/1 -100%)Roxboro Road |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Roxboro Road 80/1, Three-time winner in 2021 but has largely struggled for form since, including starting out for this yard at Sedgefield in November. Struggled after spring 2021, despite a plummeting mark; second run for this yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It's difficult to ignore EVENT OF SIVOLA, who has won two of his last three starts and can expand on the sequence with the trip and ground both ideal. Furthermore, the selection is proven at this sort of level and remains competitively weighted despite going up 7lb for his latest success. Big Blue Moon jumped big and bold when winning over hurdles on his penultimate start and is a noteworthy contender now stepped up in trip on his chasing debut. Horacio Apple's is the pick of the rest.
BETTERFOREVERYONE matched his best hurdling form when second to a subsequent winner here 6 weeks ago and can go one better off the same mark. The in-form Event of Sivola is a potential threat along with the returning Big Blue Moon, who is an interesting runner upped markedly in trip for chasing debut.
This may rest between two different types in seasonal/chase debutant BIG BLUE MOON and the experienced, in-form Event Of Sivola.
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)  (Evens +78%)Support Act |
Evens(+78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Support Act Evens, Looked potentially useful when making all in Wetherby bumper in April. Failed to meet expectations upped in trip on Lingfield hurdling debut in November but seems sure to do better. Faded at 2m3f on soft on h'dle debut; considerable promise on good/good to soft in bumpers. |
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2nd (1)  (11/1 -57%)Mister Moodles |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mister Moodles 11/1, Made the frame both starts in bumpers last season and left hurdling debut form behind when landing a weak race over C&D in December. More required under a penalty. Won over C&D last time; open to improvement but others have more substance to their form. |
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3rd (2)  (13/8 +1%)Paradias |
13/8(+1%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Paradias 13/8, Useful at up to 1½m on the Flat and made a winning start over hurdles with a fair bit in hand at Lingfield (2m) in November. Built on that when third of 5 in an introductory event a Newbury subsequently and appeals as the type to go on again. Useful on the Flat and has shown plenty of promise on both hurdle starts; leading player. |
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4th (5)  (9/1 +55%)Montys Soldier |
9/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Montys Soldier 9/1, Easy winner of sole start in Irish points and showed plenty to work on amid inexperience when third in an 8-runner bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) on debut for Michael Scudamore in April. Makes hurdles debut after 10 months off and probably won't come into his own until tackling longer trips. Point winner who was fair 3rd in sole bumper; betting could be informative on stable debut. |
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5th (8)  (10/1 +29%)Skiffle Man |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Skiffle Man 10/1, Mahler gelding. Brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Tim Pat. Attracted support but was badly in need of the experience when sixth of 13 on C&D hurdling debut 42 days ago. Should do better in time. Improvement possible but soundly beaten on debut and Harry Skelton rides Williethebuilder. |
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6th (6)  (200/1 -33%)Scout Master |
200/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Scout Master 200/1, Maiden Irish pointer who went with little encouragement on his recent hurdles debut at Ludlow. Runner-up in two Irish maiden points but well beaten at 100-1 on recent hurdle debut. |
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7th (7)  (25/1 +11%)Selwan |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Selwan 25/1, Useful on the Flat in France (stays 12.5f) but has folded tamely both starts over hurdles, including on the back of a breathing operation at Kempton last time. Visored for 1st time. Useful on the Flat in France but has struggled under both codes in Britain; visor goes on. |
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8th (4)  (100/1 -100%)Garitsa Bay |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Garitsa Bay 100/1, Walk In The Park gelding who will be better off in handicaps after this qualifying run. Down the field at triple-figure odds here on his two hurdle starts. |
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9th (10)  (100/1 +0%)Ravanelli |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Ravanelli 100/1, Showed clear signs of ability in a Newcastle bumper but always behind and little promise sent hurdling at Ludlow 47 days ago. Hasn't shown enough on his first two starts to suggest he'll make an impact today. |
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Williethebuilder sets the standard based on his fourth-placed finish in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last October but he hasn't progressed much since and may be worth taking on, despite this representing another drop down in class. With that in mind, MISTER MOODLES could provide a bit of value in his bid to supplement his last-time-out C&D success. The form of that race was boosted by the runner-up winning his next start, while Lingfield winner Paradias is another to consider.
PARADIAS can go on improving as a hurdler based on his Flat form and this looks a good opportunity for him to defy a penalty. Williethebuilder is sure to pose a big threat if bouncing back from a poor run at Musselburgh, while useful bumper winner Support Act seems sure to do better on this second try over hurdles following a break.
The Dan Skelton-trained WILLIETHEBUILDER has shown some strong form and earns the vote ahead of Lingfield winner Paradias.
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)  (7/2 +36%)Libor Lad |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Libor Lad 7/2, Opened his account with a smooth success at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in November and has run well both starts since, just unable to sustain his effort when fourth of 11 at the same C&D last time. Can give another good account. Vastly more competitive this season, including for Uttoxeter win; ran respectably latest. |
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2nd (5)  (6/1 -9%)Pilgrims King |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pilgrims King 6/1, After another 12 weeks off, proved that he retains his ability when third of 13 in handicap at Sedgefield (19.8f) a fortnight ago. Races off his last winning mark so he could be ready to get his head back in front again. Third of 13 in second-time blinkers at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) latest, coming from rear. |
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3rd (12)  (10/3 +56%)My Friend Sean |
10/3(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) My Friend Sean 10/3, Very green when mid-field in a bumper and little impact in 3 starts over hurdles, tried in a hood when well held in maiden at Wincanton (15.2f) 40 days ago. However, he could yet do better now handicapping upped in trip. No solid claims from his hurdles record but he's raised in trip and makes handicap debut. |
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4th (13)  (33/1 -106%)Jaxonne |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Jaxonne 33/1, Tailed off on his sole outing in bumpers and down the field in 3 starts over hurdles. He's worth a market check, though, as he goes back up in distance for his first run in a handicap. Heavy defeats; going handicapping might always unleash some improvement. |
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5th (10)  (12/1 +14%)Baghdad Central |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Baghdad Central 12/1, Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f) last April and backed up that effort when third at Southwell the following month. After 7 months off, pulled up at Market Rasen on his chase debut, so he needs to get back on the up reverted to hurdling. Could have come on since latest run, which was also his chase debut; enters calculations. |
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6th (7)  (25/1 -79%)Streamsforth Lad |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Streamsforth Lad 25/1, Some encouragement in bumpers and made more impact than previously over hurdles when fourth of 8 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 25 days ago. Bred to be suited by this trip and he's open to further progress now handicapping with tongue strap applied. Respiratory noise latest; makes handicap debut with tongue tied first time; bred to stay. |
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|PU| (2)  ( )Harry's Hope |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Harry's Hope , Irish point winner who showed more than previously under Rules when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Exeter (16.7f) 3 weeks ago. The return to this longer trip should suit, so she's one to consider on handicap debut with her yard going well. Fourth of nine at Exeter (2m) latest; needs much better form on this handicap debut. |
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|PU| (4)  (4/1 +20%)Ushuaia Dancer |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ushuaia Dancer 4/1, Upped in trip for his handicap bow, matched his previous form when runner-up at Newcastle (22f) last month. From a useful family and he can make his presence felt with the potential of more still to offer. Second of 11 on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m6f, heavy); this drop back in trip can suit. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/1 +21%)Dunstall Rambler |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dunstall Rambler 11/1, Ended 2022/23 with an improved second in Wincanton maiden hurdle and, after another 12 weeks off, stepped up on his first start this season when seventh of 17 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 24 days ago. Needs to find more again. Underwhelming this season in his two handicaps; upped from 2m with something to prove. |
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|PU| (15)  (15/2 +46%)Catboy |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Catboy 15/2, Hinted at ability only start in bumpers but has looked in need of the experience in junior hurdles, not jumping well when fifth of 7 at Ludlow (15.8f) in January. May take a step forward upped in distance on his handicap bow. Needs improvement on this handicap debut; upped in trip, with enough stamina in the family. |
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|PU| (11)  (28/1 -75%)Magna Moralia |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Magna Moralia 28/1, Sole success from 19 starts over hurdles was registered back in March 2021. Form has been in and out this season, one of his lesser efforts when beaten a long way out at Catterick (25.3f) on New Year's Day. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Ran respectably on penultimate start, before 3m1f on heavy provided excuses on latest. |
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|PU| (9)  (80/1 -100%)Matoury |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Matoury 80/1, Didn't offer much in bumpers but wasn't beaten far when finishing third on his first 2 starts over hurdles. After 7 months off, possibly needed the run when well beaten in handicap at Southwell (24.3f) 19 days ago. Others still preferred, though. Off 224 days before his recent handicap debut (3m; 80-1) so may have needed that run. |
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USHUAIA DANCER was only headed after the last flight of hurdles when runner-up over 2m6f at Newcastle most recently and, despite a 2lb rise in the ratings, he looks to have a big chance cutting back in distance. Harrys Hope is steadily improving and warrants respect on her debut in handicap company, while Pilgrims King and Libor Lad are others to keep an eye on.
Having dropped in the weights, PILGRIMS KING showed that he retains his ability when third at Sedgefield 2 weeks ago and he can build on that effort to return to winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Ushuaia Dancer, who remains capable of better making only his second start in a handicap, while Pollyonesock is one to note on her stable/handicap debut.
This looks a tough puzzle but Justin Landy's 6yo USHUAIA DANCER gets the vote on his drop back in trip.
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)  (5/4 +64%)Monty Bodkin |
5/4(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Monty Bodkin 5/4, Expensive as a store (out of Grade 1 winning mare) and went with plenty of promise despite evident inexperience when runner-up at Ascot on debut. Ground was much more testing when down the field at Aintree and yard are going much better, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Second at Ascot (soft) in November but flopped when making the running at Aintree (soft). |
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2nd (2)  (9/2 -35%)Tom Doniphon |
9/2(-35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tom Doniphon 9/2, £55,000 4-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Irish point runner-up from the family of Grand Sancy. Won 12-runner bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 7/2) on NH debut 24 days ago, all out. Leading player. Irish point 2nd; 7-2, won bumper at Fontwell (2m1f, soft) last month by a short head. |
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3rd (3)  (15/8 +25%)I Play County |
15/8(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) I Play County 15/8, €38,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Winner of his sole start in Irish points and showed a fair amount of ability when fourth of 18 in bumper at this C&D (soft) 42 days ago, well positioned. Respected. C&D fourth of 18 (good to soft) six weeks ago, probably strong form and he should improve. |
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4th (6)  (125/1 -89%)Tarbuck |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Tarbuck 125/1, Telescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser up to 25f Wicklow Lad, from family of 1994 Supreme Novices Hurdle winner Arctic Kinsman. Market can guide. Dam unraced, out of bumper/hurdle winner; stable has modest strike-rate in bumpers. |
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5th (8)  (18/1 -13%)Masterpiece |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Masterpiece 18/1, Mastercraftsman gelding. Brother to a winner on Flat and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Yukon. Dam 1m winner who stayed 11.5f. Makes some appeal on paper but may need to above average to win this. Yard without a win or place in bumpers this term but this Flat-bred 4yo needs a close look. |
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6th (1)  (8/1 -60%)Off To Alabama |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Off To Alabama 8/1, Telescope gelding. Won 11-runner bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 66/1) on NH debut 18 days ago, pulling clear with an experienced rival. Should go well under penalty. 66-1 for 11-runner maiden bumper at Wetherby (2m, soft) 18 days ago but won it by a neck. |
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7th (5)  (200/1 +0%)Ronster Monster |
200/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ronster Monster 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 14 in bumper at Lingfield (16f, standard) 72 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Can't be fancied. Remote at Bangor (soft) and Lingfield (AW); blinkers go on. |
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Tom Doniphon and Off To Alabama are already winners in this sphere and warrant respect, although conceding weight to some useful-looking rivals will be tough. The New Lion is certainly bred for the job, being a full-brother to smart bumper winner Kateira, and he must enter calculations on his debut, but I PLAY COUNTY gets the nod. This point-to-point scorer made a pleasing Rules bow when fourth behind subsequent Listed winner Royal Infantry over C&D last month and any improvement will see him go very close.
MONTY BODKIN disappointed on heavy ground at Aintree last time but is given another chance to build on a most promising debut at Ascot the previous month for the in-form Ben Pauling yard. Tom Doniphon and Off To Alabama are most respected after successful debuts, with I Play County and well-connected newcomer The New Lion others to consider in a strong-looking heat.
It may prove tough for the winners to concede 7lb to I PLAY COUNTY, judged on the selection's fourth in a large field over C&D.
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