There were 43 Races on Saturday 2nd March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Kempton, 8 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 (8)  (11/10 +37%)To Chase A Dream |
11/10(+37%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) To Chase A Dream 11/10, Point bumper winner who has found only one too good all 4 starts over hurdles to date, jumping better under change of tactics when edged out near the finish at Wetherby (19.7f) 4 weeks ago. Big player on that evidence. 2nd in all four hurdle races; 25l clear of the third on latest and he is top on ratings. |
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2nd (3)  (7/1 -75%)Diamond Koda |
7/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Diamond Koda 7/1, Half-brother to a winning hurdler and fairly useful form himself in trio of bumpers last year, collared late on at Market Rasen (16.6f) 86 days ago. Type to make his mark in this sphere and respected. Up in trip. Related to jumps winners and has each-way claims if his bumper form is transferred. |
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3rd (4)  (20/1 +20%)Kaituna River |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kaituna River 20/1, Winning Irish pointer who came in sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f) 15 months ago, race won by Ginny's Destiny. Worth a market check on his comeback run. Won Irish point in May 2022; beaten 35l when 66-1 in Warwick novice (2m5f) that November. |
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4th (5)  (4/1 -33%)Micro Millions |
4/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Micro Millions 4/1, £40,000 buy after winning an Irish point. Made frame on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles, dispelling a lesser run when second in first-time cheekpieces in a Catterick maiden (25.3f) 3 weeks ago. Return to shorter rates a plus on that evidence and entitled to be thereabouts. Placed in three of his four starts over hurdles; one of the top two on hurdles form. |
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5th (7)  (5/2 +50%)Scotch On Da Rocks |
5/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Scotch On Da Rocks 5/2, £80,000 buy after winning a point in April 2021. It's taken a very long time for new connections to get him to the track but needs checking out in the betting with his yard going well. Has had wind surgery (also tongue tied). £80,000 buy after 2m4f win in April 2021; yet to make his debut on racecourse proper. |
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6th (1)  (100/1 -203%)Absolutely Fine |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Absolutely Fine 100/1, £37,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when seventh of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f) 23 days ago, plugging on. Longer-trip should help now attentions switch to hurdling but he's probably one for later on. 12-1, never dangerous when 24l seventh of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (2m, soft) last month. |
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7th (2)  (150/1 -275%)Connolly |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Connolly 150/1, Nearer last than first in trio of bumpers, latterly back from 8 months off/following wind surgery when ninth of 11 at Wincanton (15.2f) in December. Best watched on hurdles debut. Tailed off in his three bumpers, given wind surgery before latest. |
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|PU| (6)  (200/1 -100%)Nothinelsematters |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Nothinelsematters 200/1, Finished fourth in a point in May but hasn't shown much in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months. Did not show nearly enough in maiden points or his two runs over hurdles. |
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Micro Millions produced a much better effort in first-time cheekpieces to fill the runner-up spot over an extended 3m1f at Catterick last time and is an interesting contender stepping back in distance. However, the vote goes to TO CHASE A DREAM, who failed to justify favouritism by only a head when he finished second for the fourth time in a row and he looks well placed to make amends for those efforts. Yalla Habibi completes the shortlist after his second-place finish at Fontwell.
TO CHASE A DREAM crucially jumped better under a change of tactics when edged out only late on at Wetherby 4 weeks ago and, having proven most consistent to date, this could be the day he deservedly opens his account. Diamond Koda, three times a runner-up in bumpers, and Micro Millions head up the dangers, with Yalla Habibi another who is respected in the opener.
A few of these deserve to make the breakthrough and TO CHASE A DREAM may be the one to do it.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (2/1 +33%)Curley Finger |
2/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Curley Finger 2/1, Resumed winning ways at Newcastle in January and better than ever when following up in a 14-runner affair at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft). 3 lb nudge fair enough and he surely won't be far away. Front-runner; won at about 3m on soft (unraced on heavy) on last two outings; respected. |
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2nd (3)  (50/1 -213%)Floueur |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Floueur 50/1, Useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott but offered little in 2 starts for Gary Hanmer last year. Has fared no better in a couple of runs over fences for another new yard this season and he's hard to warm to. Mainly disappointing lately; passed over despite a career-low mark and return from chasing. |
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3rd (5)  (13/2 +19%)Copper Coin |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Copper Coin 13/2, Best effort last season when going close in a 21f Kempton handicap in April and didn't do much wrong when again finding just one too good over the same C&D on his reappearance in November. Not in the same form at Hereford since but he's a player nonetheless. 2nd in three of last six races and shaped satisfactorily over an inadequate trip on latest. |
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4th (6)  (3/1 +45%)Fingal's Hill |
3/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fingal's Hill 3/1, Real credit to connections, finding further progress as he completed a 4-timer on return at Carlisle in November. Fair second off 1 lb higher back at that course recently and he's a live each-way candidate. Returned to form on latest start but needs to improve on this first attempt beyond 2m5f. |
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5th (8)  (5/2 +17%)Arqoob |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Arqoob 5/2, Useful handicapper on the level for William Jarvis and gained a second win over hurdles for his current yard at Sandown in November. Strong at the finish when third in a big-field Ascot handicap a fortnight ago and he's a must for the shortlist off the same mark. Upped to an extended 2m3f at Ascot latest and came from a poor position to be third of 16. |
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6th (4)  (40/1 -21%)Lunar Power |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lunar Power 40/1, Won a handicap hurdle for Noel Meade last May but nowhere near that level in 3 runs for new yard this season. Has undergone a wind op since his latest start and he needs to bounce back in a major way. Soundly beaten on stable debut and pulled up both starts since; had a wind op in January. |
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7th (1)  (25/1 -213%)Mac Tottie |
25/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mac Tottie 25/1, Won 2 races over the National fences during 2021/22 campaign and notched another success at Aintree (Mildmay Course) on Boxing Day. On the same mark back hurdling here but one or two of these make greater appeal. Had a Christmas chase win after layoff; stamina query and his hurdles form isn't so good. |
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8th (2)  (22/1 -83%)Aramax |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Aramax 22/1, Landed handicap hurdles at Cartmel and Uttoxeter last summer but ran poorly back from a 10-week break when last seen at Ayr in November. Opposable on that back of that. Last March-July saw his most fruitful period for long time; tailed off in November latest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
MAC TOTTIE made a fantastic return from over a year off the track to score by three and a quarter lengths over fences at Aintree on Boxing Day. Peter Bowen's veteran may be using this as a prep run for the Grand National, but he still could have enough to record a 10th career victory. Curley Finger, who arrives seeking a hat-trick, is only 9lb higher for those displays and he has to be considered. Equinus finished a fair third at Newbury last time and completes the shortlist.
This represents a step into the unknown trip-wise for ARQOOB but it would be something of an understatement to say that he caught the eye at Ascot recently and it could be that a proper stamina test is just what he needs. Equinus took a step back in the right direction when third at Newbury and he is next on the list ahead of Copper Coin and the hat-trick seeking Curley Finger.
He needs to pull out more again but CURLEY FINGER may complete a hat-trick, given various doubts over his rivals. Equinus is feared.
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)  (3/1 -20%)Homme Public |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Homme Public 3/1, Won twice over hurdles last season and made a successful debut over fences at Wetherby on return. Followed up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham next time (held when left in front at last) and put in another good effort when second back in a handicap last time. Player returning from a 7-week break. Took well to fences in the autumn but was fortunate to collect a Grade 2; others preferred. |
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2nd (7)  (17/2 +39%)Riders Onthe Storm |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Riders Onthe Storm 17/2, High-class chaser in his pomp but it's been a struggle since his Old Roan success on last season's reappearance. Sent off favourite given his record fresh but was below form after 8 months off back there on Boxing Day. Headgear back on but others have more compelling claims (had wind op). Grade 1 chase winner in 2020 but has regressed and become very inconsistent. |
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3rd (3)  (4/1 +43%)Malystic |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Malystic 4/1, Capped a fine 2022/23 season with this third win of the campaign at Ayr (16.5f) in April. Failed to make an impact on his first 3 outings this season but bounced back to his best with headgear discarded when third over C&D 5 weeks ago. Nudged up 1 lb and certainly not discounted. Back in form with good third over C&D in January and remains on a workable mark. |
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4th (2)  (11/8 +45%)Tommy's Oscar |
11/8(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tommy's Oscar 11/8, Prolific winning hurdler and even better over fences, winning Grade 2 over C&D last term. Better than ever when making a winning return at Kelso and ran respectably returned to chasing when fourth at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) last month. Major player with that under his belt. Grade 2 novice winner over C&D last season; drops back in trip after respectable 2m4f run. |
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5th (5)  (7/1 +72%)The Big Bite |
7/1(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) The Big Bite 7/1, Useful sort on his day over fences and back to that level in first-time headgear when narrow winner of Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 12 months ago. Has offered little this term, though, down the field back over hurdles for the first time in approaching 5 years here 5 weeks ago. Has lost his way since landing a good prize at Newbury a year ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Nube Negra is a fascinating contender stepping into handicap company after competing in Graded company this season. However, previous C&D winner TOMMY'S OSCAR looks the way to go after being dropped 2lb for his fourth over an extended 2m4f at Musselburgh last month. Ann Hamilton's stable star will appreciate the drop in trip and could put these to the sword. Homme Public has been in good heart this season and is another to watch out for.
TOMMY'S OSCAR found the lack of a recent outing telling late on at Musselburgh last month so, with that run sure to have blown away the cobwebs, Ann Hamilton's very smart chaser earns the vote to notch his fourth win over the larger obstacles at the expense of Nube Negra, who found Grade 1 company all too much last time and he should be much more at home back in a handicap. Homme Public and Malystic can fight out third.
This can go to Grade 2 C&D winner TOMMY'S OSCAR (nap), who is back on a good mark and will be suited by today's 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 (10)  (20/1 +20%)Pinot Rouge |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pinot Rouge 20/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and made a successful debut und Rules when third of 12 in a novice hurdle (40/1) at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 32 days ago, finishing strongly. Up in trip and likely to improve. Well down this pack on bare form but is open to improvement back at 3m. |
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2nd (1)  (4/1 +0%)Ottizzini |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ottizzini 4/1, Had looked exposed prior to winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, making all and well on top finish. Had the race of the race on that occasion but still warrants respect. Suited by step up to 3m at Musselburgh last time; major player, even with 3lb penalty. |
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3rd (2)  (12/1 +64%)Baby Shally |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Baby Shally 12/1, Point winner who made a successful start in this sphere in a 7-runner novice at Wincanton in December. Not disgraced under a penalty both outings since but did finish rather weakly at Wincanton last time. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has not built on Wincanton win but may improve for this first crack at 3m under rules. |
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4th (9)  (14/1 +0%)Mellificent |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mellificent 14/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who put her experience to good use in a first-time tongue strap when winning 9-runner novice at Carlisle (20f, soft) on hurdles bow in October, well on top finish. Open to improvement. Absent since Carlisle win in October; still unexposed and looks suited by being fresh. |
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5th (6)  (11/4 +45%)Gaye Legacy |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gaye Legacy 11/4, Steady improver in handicaps this season, showing an excellent attitude to resume winning ways in 16-runner event at Newbury (24.2f, soft) 39 days ago. Well worth a shot at this level. Form figures of 1221 since upped to 2m7f/3m; worth her place in this; highly respected. |
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6th (3)  (100/1 -100%)Chatshow Host |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chatshow Host 100/1, Steady progress in 3 runs over hurdles but has lots to find in this grade. Showed only ordinary form when second at Musselburgh most recently. |
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7th (4)  (15/2 -50%)Dontyawantme |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dontyawantme 15/2, Fairly useful bumper winner who is proving to be steadily progressive over hurdles and got off the mark in 11-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 26 days ago, by neck from Lunar Discovery, holding on gamely. Meets that rival on much worse terms but further improvement isn't out of the question. Gamely beat Lunar Discovery at Carlisle; could well improve further over this longer trip. |
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|PU| (8)  (3/1 -33%)Lunar Discovery |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lunar Discovery 3/1, Dual bumper winner last season. Also won first 2 starts over hurdles (both 2m Hexham) and has lost little in defeat both outings since, including when a close second to Dontyawantme at Carlisle last month. Solid claims up in trip. Better off with Dontyawantme on Carlisle form; leading player provided she stays new trip. |
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|PU| (5)  (9/1 +78%)For Gina |
9/1(+78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) For Gina 9/1, Hasn't done much wrong since sent handicapping at a low level, notching her third success at Fakenham (23.4f, soft) 15 days ago. Has a whole lot more on her plate here, though. Progressive in Class 5 handicaps; faces a much tougher assignment in this grade. |
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|PU| (11)  (40/1 +0%)Spice Diva |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Spice Diva 40/1, Modest maiden hurdler who seemed to run up to her best in a first-time tongue strap when second in 7-runner handicap at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 9/4) 18 days ago. Up against it on these terms, though. Irish mare who remains a maiden under rules; plenty to find on ratings. |
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Craig Lidster holds big aspirations for his training operation and with Dontyawantme being the only jumps-orientated horse currently under his care, it can be assured the daughter of Getaway will be primed for this latest challenge. However, as the case with the likes of the previously Listed-placed (2m3f) Lunar Discovery, the step up in trip is a concern for Lidster's mare. With that in mind, progressive Newbury winner GAYE LEGACY may be the way to go, with her stamina more proven and the galloping nature of this course likely to ideally suit. Irish raider Ottizzini completes the shortlist.
GAYE LEGACY has progressed well in handicaps this season and, with conditions set to be in her favour and her stamina assured, it's hard to believe she won't give another good account now upped in grade. Lunar Discovery is another leading contender on form and is sure to pose a big threat if seeing out the longer trip, while Pinot Rouge is an interesting outsider having caught the eye finishing strongly on her Rules debut at Newcastle.
First choice is progressive GAYE LEGACY, ahead of Ottizzini. Other big players are Lunar Discovery and Dontyawantme.
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)  (20/1 -67%)Does He Know |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Does He Know 20/1, Smart winning chaser at his best and he looked rusty after 11 months off when pulled up at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Up against it next 2 starts but should make more of an impact here. Headgear applied. Yet to strike form this season but faced tough tasks the last twice; cheekpieces now added. |
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2nd (12)  (3/1 +0%)Some Scope |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Some Scope 3/1, Irish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress over fences when scoring with something in hand here (3m) 5 weeks ago. 10 lb higher now but has more to come so should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Won comfortably by over 7l here in January and is now 2-3 over fences; key player. |
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|PU| (5)  (6/1 +33%)Certainly Red |
6/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Certainly Red 6/1, Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick last season. Generally better than the result this term, good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Java Point at Sandown (24.2f, good, 4/1) 28 days ago, finishing well despite an error-strewn round of jumping. Player off same mark. Kept on well for second behind Java Point last month but seems best on right-handed tracks. |
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|PU| (13)  (9/2 +55%)Charlie Uberalles |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Charlie Uberalles 9/2, Dual 3m chase winner in 2022 and bounced back to form away from the mud when third in Premier Handicap here (3m) last month. Remains lightly raced for his age so warrants respect. Ran big race when placed in Great Yorkshire Chase here and is not yet fully exposed. |
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|PU| (11)  (9/1 +36%)Half Shot |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Half Shot 9/1, Dual winner last season and produced a career best when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh in November. Shaped as if still in good form next 2 starts but may find this too competitive. Has claims if judged on good Musselburgh win in November but not in same form since. |
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|PU| (8)  (10/1 +29%)Docpickedme |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Docpickedme 10/1, Multiple winner over hurdles/fences for Harry Whittington and ran a cracker on return for new yard when narrow second at Warwick (25.5f). Disappointed next 2 starts but back to form with a bang with a career-best win at Wetherby last month. Respected up 4 lb and back up in trip. Back up in trip after keeping on best over about 2m4f last time; vulnerable after 4lb rise. |
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|PU| (6)  (11/2 +8%)Undersupervision |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Undersupervision 11/2, Showed benefit of his reappearance run when third in big-field amateurs' handicap at Cheltenham (25f). Didn't fancy it tackling the National course for the first time at Aintree since but winner of this 2 years ago and only just edged out last year, so expected to bounce back. Won this race in 2022 and lost out only by a neck when second in it last year; shortlisted. |
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|PU| (3)  (12/1 +25%)Ashtown Lad |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ashtown Lad 12/1, Built on an encouraging hurdles return when winning Becher Chase at Aintree last season, notably travelling/jumping fluently. Pulled up last 3 starts, however, including in this year's renewal of Becher Chase. Headgear on. Pulled up on last three outings and needs the first-time cheekpieces to prompt a revival. |
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|PU| (10)  (14/1 +0%)Hidden Heroics |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Hidden Heroics 14/1, Winner of first 2 starts over fences last season, making all in small-field novice handicaps at Exeter and Cheltenham. Went through a quiet spell after but resumed winning ways at Ludlow in December. Struggled back in a class 2 at Kempton since, however. Dug deep to win two runs ago but has become unreliable; overlooked by Harry Skelton today. |
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|PU| (7)  (25/1 -56%)Flash Collonges |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Flash Collonges 25/1, Got off the mark in this sphere at Newbury (23f) in March and still in touch when falling 19th in Scottish Grand National at Ayr following month. Might have needed the run after 8 months off when well held at Ascot but has work to do from his present mark in any case. Well beaten on only appearance this season and may need the ground to dry out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
DOES HE KNOW boasts a healthy strike-rate over fences and his class might just see him through this latest test, with first-time cheekpieces applied. Admittedly, history is against the selection in terms of weight-carrying statistics, but the lightly-raced nine-year-old is a sturdy jumper who can make the most of dropping in class as he bids to buck the trend of top-weights being overhauled in this race. The hat-trick seeking Some Scope is an obvious alternative given he had plenty in hand when scoring over 3m here last time out. However, he is up another 10lb for that success and this is a much deeper race. Erne River also has a good record here and is dangerous to ignore, while Sandown winner Java Point also enters calculations.
SOME SCOPE is a chaser on a steep upward curve so is taken to defy a 10 lb rise and complete the hat-trick. Java Point has made a promising start for this yard and remains on a good mark on old form after his Sandown win, so is next best ahead of Undersupervision, who went close to winning this for the second year in succession 12 months ago.
Preference is for CHARLIE UBERALLES, who was an excellent third in the Great Yorkshire Chase over 3m here in January.
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)  (2/1 -45%)Sunday Soldier |
2/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sunday Soldier 2/1, Fast-improving hurdler who readily completed the hat-trick at Sedgefield 50 days ago. Given a break since and could still be a good deal more to come, so should be hard to beat once again. 3-3 since switched to handicaps, and it's hard to tell when her improvement will level off. |
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2nd (1)  (12/1 -243%)Spit Spot |
12/1(-243%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Spit Spot 12/1, Fair staying performer on the level for James Fanshawe. Acquired by new connections for 9,000 gns in October and has shown a similar level of form over hurdles, again filling the runner-up spot in a novice at Newcastle last time. Might not have reached her limit. Fair Flat-racer; not a natural over hurdles but came second in two maidens this year. |
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3rd (4)  (3/1 +25%)Bella Civena |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bella Civena 3/1, Looked potentially useful when landing an 8-runner Market Rasen junior hurdle (16.6f, heavy) almost a year ago but has found life tougher since. Still unexposed and may have more to offer on handicap debut. Won junior hurdle last season and is open to improvement on this handicap debut. |
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4th (2)  (11/8 +50%)Linda Moon |
11/8(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Linda Moon 11/8, Bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles, improving again when second in a novice at Taunton last time. Solid claims having her first go in handicaps. Sound effort when second in Taunton maiden last month; can progress in handicaps. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SUNDAY SOLDIER is in the form of her life at present and a 7lb rise for her most recent success at Sedgefield may prove lenient as she aims to land the four-timer. That may be at the main expense of Spit Spot, who has done well since joining the Lucinda Russell stable, having been runner-up on her last two starts. Linda Moon arrives with a similar profile and cannot be ruled out either.
SUNDAY SOLDIER has completed a hat-trick in impressive style since switched to handicaps and she can add to that sequence here for all that Linda Moon looks a formidable rival. Spit Spot also makes some appeal for all that the handicapper has taken no chances with her opening mark.
The answer to an interesting little race might be handicap debutante BELLA CIVENA, who won against her own age group last season.
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 +21%)Densworth |
11/2(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Densworth 11/2, On the up over hurdles last term, bagging 2m novices at Newcastle and Southwell, until pulled up in Aintree handicap 10 months ago. Back after a wind op and remains with potential in this company. Absent since pulled up on handicap debut last April but still has potential. |
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2nd (12)  (14/1 -40%)Getaway Drumlee |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Getaway Drumlee 14/1, Irish point scorer who made a winning hurdles debut in Hereford novice (19.6f) in 2022. Reportedly found to be lame when pulled up in novice at Sandown when last seen out 13 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his comeback but yard are well among the winners. Won on rules debut in October and has had excuses since; makes handicap debut today. |
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3rd (7)  (12/1 -71%)Cuban Cigar |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cuban Cigar 12/1, Enhanced a good Musselburgh record when scoring over 2m there in November and posted another good effort there when third of 13 in handicap 28 days ago. Not taken lightly. Career-best effort when placed in last month's Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh. |
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4th (10)  (4/1 +27%)Sergeant Wilson |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sergeant Wilson 4/1, Free-goer who posted a good second at Newbury in November but well below that level when a remote fourth at Fakenham since. Capable on a going day but not one for maximum faith. Went close off 4lb higher in this race in 2023 but tendency to race too freely is a worry. |
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5th (2)  (50/1 -150%)Sextant |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sextant 50/1, Novice hurdle winner in late 2020 and showed very useful form on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish in 2021. Blinkered on his first run for new yard and virtually refused to race when twelfth at Musselburgh (15.6f). Something to prove. After a mammoth absence, he never really got involved on last month's stable debut. |
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6th (11)  (33/1 -65%)Our Follet |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Our Follet 33/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles last term but he has offered little in 3 starts so far this season. Tongue strap refitted for this return to hurdling. Began chasing career with two very disappointing runs; now makes handicap hurdle debut. |
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7th (6)  (15/8 +25%)Klitschko |
15/8(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Klitschko 15/8, Debut bumper winner and proving progressive over hurdles, doing well given he made plenty of errors when second in 2m Warwick handicap last time. Player eased 1 lb. Low-mileage 6yo who did well to finish second last time and is 1lb lower here; good chance. |
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8th (13)  (5/1 +33%)Cuban Court |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Cuban Court 5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who shaped well on his handicap debut after wind surgery when second of 17 over C&D (good to soft) 34 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Second of 17 over C&D on handicap debut five weeks ago; open to more progress; shortlisted. |
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9th (9)  (125/1 -89%)Carrarea |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Carrarea 125/1, Dual bumper winner for Emmet Mullins and again over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m) for Mark Walford early last season. Sold for £2,000 and came in last of 7 on his yard debut in 2m Catterick handicap on return though. Struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on last month's stable debut and has a lot to prove. |
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10th (5)  (18/1 -29%)Collingham |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Collingham 18/1, Winless this term but he got back on track when close eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark. Bagged a good prize at Musselburgh 13 months ago but yet to hit top gear this season. |
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11th (3)  (22/1 +12%)In The Air |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) In The Air 22/1, A triple hurdles winner for Gary Moore and also made a good start over fences when second at Huntingdon in October but he failed to go on. Reverted to hurdles for his new yard but only fourteenth at Ascot (19.3f) 14 days ago so needs to get back on track. Ended 2023 in poor form over fences and was safely held over hurdles on stable debut. |
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12th (4)  (28/1 -75%)Skytastic |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Skytastic 28/1, Looked useful when winning first 4 starts ( 2 bumpers, 2 hurdles) but lost his way for Sam Thomas subsequently and well held in a pair of Cheltenham handicaps for his new stable this term. Well beaten on both starts for new yard this season; leap of faith required to support him. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This can go the way of KLITSCHKO, who seems to have got some leeway from the handicapper having been dropped 1lb for a highly creditable runner-up effort at Warwick. Ground conditions should be in his favour again, and the six-year-old is preferred to the returning Densworth and Cuban Cigar, who ran very well at Musselburgh last month. Others to note include Getaway Drumlee, Playtogetaway and Sextant.
PLAYTOGETAWAY caught the eye on his return from an absence when a strong-travelling Hereford third last time out and Jonjo O'Neill's unexposed sort can take a big step forward with that run under his belt to edge out Klitschko who also shaped well when a Warwick runner-up and remains handily weighted. In-form duo Cuban Court and Cuban Cigar need factoring into this competitive handicap too.
Alan King's KLITSCHKO made up a lot of ground to finish second at Warwick in January and could go very well off a 1lb lower mark.
Ths is the racecard key.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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