There were 47 Races on Saturday 14th December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (17/2 +53%)Jax Junior |
17/2(+53%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jax Junior 17/2, Fair form when placed on 2 of 3 starts in bumpers. Finished well held on Uttoxeter hurdling debut at the start of last month but probably needed the run. Has had a breathing operation since. Tailed off on hurdle debut but wind op since and he showed promise in bumpers last season. |
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2nd (6)  (2/13 +91%)Off The Jury |
2/13(+91%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Off The Jury 2/13, Point winner in Ireland and fair form when reaching the frame in 3 bumpers earlier in the year. Promising second to a decent prospect on hurdling bow at Aintree (2½m, good) last month and should make a bold bid to go one better here. Bumped into exciting prospect when runner-up on hurdle debut and he's a key player. |
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3rd (4)  (66/1 +67%)Maxiboy Dagrostis |
66/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Maxiboy Dagrostis 66/1, Placed both starts in points but well beaten in a maiden/novice hurdle under Rules. Runner-up in British maiden point in May but tailed off on his first two hurdle starts. |
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4th (2)  (33/1 +18%)Forsa Bay |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Forsa Bay 33/1, Well held sole outing in bumpers and never figured on hurdling debut after 10 months off at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. Probably a staying chaser of the future. Took step in right direction on h'dle debut & this longer trip may help; each-way possible. |
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5th (8)  (17/2 +87%)Briery Butterfly |
17/2(+87%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Briery Butterfly 17/2, Unplaced in a couple of bumpers at big tracks and looks more one for later on based on October's Ludlow hurdling debut. Well beaten on hurdle debut but bred to be useful and showed some ability in bumpers. |
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6th (9)  (80/1 +20%)Kenmya |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kenmya 80/1, A fair 5-time winner on Flat in France (stays 10f) but has offered little both starts back over hurdles. Five-time French Flat winner but tailed off on her first two hurdle starts. |
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7th (5)  (40/1 +20%)Nube De Trueno |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Nube De Trueno 40/1, Proved very green when well held in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good, 40/1) on debut 22 days ago and surely one for the longer term. Tailed off at 40-1 on debut but in top hands and it's very early days; check the betting. |
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|PU| (7)  (22/1 +12%)Thirty Bob |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Thirty Bob 22/1, £44,000 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart staying chaser Lake View Lad by Oscar). Hit the frame without shaping particularly well in a Hexham bumper on debut in October. Soundly beaten in sole bumper but attractive pedigree suggests this longer trip will suit. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A Grade 2 bumper winner at Aintree in April, HORACES PEARL made a perfect start to his jumping career when scoring comfortably over 2m at Huntingdon last month and stepping up in trip could eke out further improvement. The exciting six-year-old can maintain his unbeaten record at the main expense of Off The Jury, who ran with plenty of credit behind a smart prospect on his hurdles bow at Aintree. Jax Junior could be capable of picking up the pieces if the main two falter for any reason.
HORACES PEARL and Off The Jury look set to dominate, with preference for the former, who proved a class apart on his recent Huntingdon hurdling debut and has scope for major progress based on his good-quality bumper form. Jax Junior could be the one to fill the places.
Grade 2 bumper winner HORACES PEARL made a winning hurdle debut at Huntingdon last month and can maintain his unbeaten record.
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)  (11/4 +31%)The Kalooki Kid |
11/4(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Kalooki Kid 11/4, Dual winner of novice hurdles who shaped well after 7 months off when second on handicap chase bow at Ayr (16.5f) 6 weeks ago, staying on well having conceded first run. Return to this longer trip rates a plus and he merits consideration. Good second on last month's chase debut at Ayr; the step back up in trip could be a plus. |
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2nd (2)  (6/4 +40%)Bucksy Des Epeires |
6/4(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bucksy Des Epeires 6/4, Ended last term with a good second over hurdles and improved immediately for switch to chasing/after 8 months off when taking 4-runner handicap at Ascot (18.8f) 3 weeks ago, with bit in hand. Rider takes off handy 5 lb and big shout with prospect of more to come. Reappeared with a chase debut win at Ascot last month; a 5lb rise may not stop this 5yo. |
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3rd (6)  (10/1 -67%)Sea Invasion |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sea Invasion 10/1, Steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season and bright start for new yard behind a more experienced rival when second in 3-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f) 26 days ago. Open to improvement with that under his belt. Progressive over hurdles last season and could build upon his recent chase/stable debut. |
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4th (8)  (40/1 -60%)Pinnacle Peak |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pinnacle Peak 40/1, Productive over hurdles during a light 2023 campaign, winning twice prior to a sound fourth in big-field handicap at Cheltenham (21f). Likely needed first start for 12 months back at that venue in November but he didn't convince in 2 previous chase tries earlier in his career. Something to prove regarding fences and current form, but not ruled out off a handy mark. |
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5th (9)  (20/1 +0%)Bold Reaction |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Bold Reaction 20/1, Bumper winner who was fair over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Creditable start for new yard/after 7 months off when third of 4 on handicap chase debut at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 4 weeks ago but his task is to build on that back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has run well on both visits here and his chase debut third gives him something to build on. |
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|F| (5)  (8/1 -14%)Hidalgo De L'isle |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hidalgo De L'isle 8/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August and similar form all 3 starts since, left with lot to do when runner-up at Wetherby (15.1f) 4 weeks ago. 2nd of 4 last time; could give another good account but others may have greater potential. |
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|F| (7)  (11/1 +21%)Park Annonciade |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Park Annonciade 11/1, Useful Irish hurdler who has yet to complete in 2 tries chasing but there has been promise and she lines up here having not been seen to best effect back over hurdles at Haydock 3 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement back in this sphere. Didn't shine on first two chase starts and soundly beaten back over hurdles last month. |
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|F| (3)  (16/1 -14%)Lord Of Cheshire |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lord Of Cheshire 16/1, Overcame some mistakes to make a winning chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft) in October. However, found things tougher when finishing midfield at Bangor (20.3f) 31 days ago and others appeal more for win purposes. Won on chase debut at Fontwell in October but merely mid-division at Bangor since. |
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|U| (1)  (7/1 -40%)Classic King |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Classic King 7/1, Fairly useful novice hurdler last season who left previous efforts in this sphere well behind when winning 5-runner C&D handicap 14 days ago, overcoming 2 serious late errors in the process. Jumping remains a concern but he has the scope to improve further. Won over C&D a fortnight ago despite mistakes; can improve if cutting out the blunders. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A comfortable winner on his chase debut at Ascot last month, BUCKSY DES EPEIRES sets the standard on recent form and a 5lb rise for that success could prove lenient. The form of his stable is another plus and he gets the vote ahead of Sea Invasion, who bumped into a progressive type when second on his first go over the larger obstacles at Plumpton. Classic King and Hidalgo De L'isle have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
BUCKSY DES EPEIRES made the perfect start over fences when landing a small-field contest at Ascot 3 weeks ago and, very much appealing as the type to go on improving in this sphere, Venetia Williams' 5-y-o is fancied to make another bold bid. The Kalooki Kid is another open to improvement in this sphere and he's feared. Recent C&D winner Classic King and Sea Invasion are others worth a look.
Two-time novice hurdle winner THE KALOOKI KID made a pleasing start to his hurdles career when runner-up at Ayr and can go one better.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (6/1 +70%)Stormin Crossgales |
6/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Stormin Crossgales 6/1, Unreliable sort for Tom George and just respectable efforts both starts for this yard. More is needed. In good form in May/June but needs to better his four subsequent performances. |
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2nd (9)  (9/2 +55%)Tommy Cullen |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tommy Cullen 9/2, Hurdles winner here 2 years ago and best effort over fences last season when second in this race when last seen. Has since left Charlie Longsdon. Hood on 1st time. Second in this last year; absent since but now 1lb lower and not discounted. |
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3rd (3)  (2/1 +20%)No Risk With Lou |
2/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) No Risk With Lou 2/1, Point/hurdles winner who took chase record to 2-4 and enhanced good record fresh in process when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good) on seasonal bow. Seemed in the process of building on that when unseating over C&D 2 weeks ago so worth another chance. Won at Huntingdon last month and was going easily when unseating four out over C&D latest. |
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4th (7)  (16/1 -220%)First Angel |
16/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) First Angel 16/1, Drew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for present yard at Stratford in May 2023. Beaten favourite next 2 starts but back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (17f, good) when last seen 15 months ago. Betting can guide on return. Absent since August 2023 but won back then and he's just 1lb higher today. |
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5th (6)  (33/1 -32%)Captain Ivan |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Captain Ivan 33/1, Has won 3 of his last 6 starts but offered little starting out for a new yard after 16 months off (formerly with L J Morgan) at Ayr in October. Won two in a row in June 2023 but tailed off at Ayr this October when back from absence. |
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6th (1)  (14/1 -17%)El Borracho |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) El Borracho 14/1, Become well handicapped but not scored for some time and seems in a lull at the moment. Continues to drop down the weights but hasn't shaped as though a win is imminent. |
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7th (2)  (33/1 -106%)Sir Tivo |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sir Tivo 33/1, C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good) 50 days ago. Headgear on and has a bit to prove. Runner-up in September but two lesser runs have followed; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
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8th (8)  (5/1 +17%)Mount Gallion |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mount Gallion 5/1, Lightly raced in points and fair form when making breakthrough over hurdles in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) in March. Below that level on 2 of his 3 starts since but was still in touch when unseating rider 2 out on chase bow at Catterick 3 weeks ago. Making headway when unseating two out on his chase debut and he could be a contender. |
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|PU| (4)  (11/2 -10%)Snowy Clouds |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Snowy Clouds 11/2, Progressive winning chaser in early 2023 but he's been off for 20 months since taking a heavy fall 3 out at Ayr when looking the likely winner. Potentially well handicapped on this belated comeback and market should reveal expectations. Returns from long absence but was a highly progressive novice when last seen; interesting. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
NO RISK WITH LOU impressed when scoring at Huntingdon and still looked to be going well when unseating four out over C&D subsequently. Alex Hales' charge returns off an unchanged mark and he can gain compensation. Snowy Clouds has strong claims if resuming his progression on his return from the sidelines. First Angel is another back from an absence, but could not have won any easier at Stratford when last seen and he could also make up for lost time.
NO RISK WITH LOU seemed in the process of building on his winning comeback when departing 4 out over C&D 2 weeks ago so remains of strong interest. Snowy Clouds and First Angel both have an absence to defy but are potentially on nice marks if retaining their ability.
Preference is for MOUNT GALLION, who was making headway when unseating two out on last month's chase debut at Catterick.
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)  (15/2 -7%)Cloud Dancer |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cloud Dancer 15/2, Well backed and shaped encouragingly after 5 months off when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in September, closing all way to line. Failed to build on that promise when below par at Warwick 24 days ago. Step up to 3m could help but needs to bring out some improvement. Kept on well over 2m1f in September but faded over 2m3f last time; now tries 3m. |
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2nd (7)  (5/2 +38%)Adveram |
5/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Adveram 5/2, Winless last term but proved consistent and deservedly opened his hurdles account on return at Ayr. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggested from 4 lb higher (fortunate not to hit the deck after 2 out) at Carlisle (24.6f, good to soft) last month so fancied to be in the mix. Won at Ayr in October and did well to finish fourth at Carlisle after stumbling two out. |
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3rd (5)  (8/1 -60%)Fierce Warrior |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fierce Warrior 8/1, Interesting contender with a standout effort over hurdles (beat smart sort from Alan King Yard at Plumpton in December over 2m 4 furlongs). Possible excuses last twice and remains unexposed now stepped up in trip. Soundly beaten on handicap debut but lightly raced and retains potential for his top yard. |
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4th (3)  (16/1 +27%)Velasco |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Velasco 16/1, C&D winner. Thrived towards the end of last season, winning three times at up to 3m. Shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when fourth at Hexham (23.3f in October, prior to slipping up a circuit out at Newcastle (23.7f). Well held at Kelso 35 days ago and plenty to prove now. Three wins earlier this year but soundly beaten on both completed starts this season. |
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5th (6)  (3/1 +10%)Jeteye |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jeteye 3/1, Has developed into a consistent sort, hitting the frame on last 4 runs, Ran over C&D latest and posted another respectable effort. Should go well again. In good form and finished third over C&D last time; every chance he'll be in the mix. |
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6th (4)  (6/1 +40%)Midnightreflection |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Midnightreflection 6/1, C&D winner who built on comeback run when fourth of 8 at Ascot over 3m three weeks ago. Possibly not the force of old but well-treated if rediscovering her best form. C&D winner who has dropped down the weights; fair fourth last time; might not be far away. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/2 -83%)Ernest Gray |
11/2(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ernest Gray 11/2, Won 3m handicap chase at Southwell in January but ran another moody race back there in May and again looked hard work returned to hurdling at Exeter a month ago. Shaped better when second at Warwick 24 days ago but hung left that day and flattered by proximity to winner. Chance if on a going day. Close second at Warwick last month and he likes it here; strong claims. |
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Ernest Gray likes it here and returns to Town Moor after getting closest to a well-backed favourite at Warwick. A 2lb rise isn't ideal, while Jeteye is 1lb higher than when continuing his run of placed efforts over C&D. The handicapper is loosening his grip on Cloud Dancer, but another chance can be given to ADVERAM. Ian Duncan's five-year-old blew his chance of supplementing an Ayr triumph when suffering misfortune two out at Carlisle and remains open to improvement.
A trappy event in which a few have decent claims. A chance is taken on FIERCE WARRIOR who posted a standout effort at Plumpton in December, and with possible excuses the last twice, he remains of interest now upped in trip. Adveram was unlucky not to finish closer last time and he should go well again. The consistent Jeteye should also be in the mix.
C&D winner ERNEST GRAY returned to form with a close second at Warwick last month and can go one better this afternoon.
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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(6)  (28/1 -12%)Kitty's Light |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kitty's Light 28/1, Scottish National hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term. Well held all 3 runs so far this season, though, and it could be that his campaign is again being fine-tuned around another trip to Aintree during the spring. On a reduced mark and one to watch in the betting but he's struggled this autumn. |
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1st (15)  (8/1 +60%)Charlie Uberalles |
8/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Charlie Uberalles 8/1, Fairly useful chaser who was as good as ever when scoring at Cartmel in June. Best effort since when finding just one too good at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) last time but he will need to produce a bigger and better effort in order to take this from 3 lb out of the handicap. Inconsistent but good third of 18 over C&D in January and he's not ruled out each-way. |
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2nd (14)  (16/1 +36%)Docpickedme |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Docpickedme 16/1, Successful over fences at Wetherby in January but disappointing all 3 subsequent starts in this sphere. Left low-key reappearance run behind when third in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time but whether he'll be in the same form back chasing remains to be seen. Step back in right direction when 3rd over hurdles but others have more compelling claims. |
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3rd (5)  (11/2 -10%)Forward Plan |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Forward Plan 11/2, Progressive chaser who landed this race off 12 lb lower last year on the back of a pipe-opener in the Badger Beer at Wincanton. Follows the exact same route this time round and another very bold show could be on the way. Won this 12 months ago and continued in fine form; could leave reappearance run behind. |
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4th (2)  (15/2 -15%)Does He Know |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Does He Know 15/2, Smart chaser who returned to form when landing the Grimthorpe in first-time cheekpieces here during the spring. Respectable efforts in valuable Cheltenham handicaps both starts this season and he has to enter calculations for the yard responsible for the winner of this in both 2020 and 2021. Won here in March; respectable runs at Cheltenham this term; yard won this in 2020 & 2021. |
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5th (3)  (20/1 +20%)Kinondo Kwetu |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kinondo Kwetu 20/1, Back on-song when bagging handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester during the summer. Followed that brace with a solid second at Perth in September and by no means disgraced in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) recently. However, a clear career-best will be needed if he's to take this. Won two in a row in the summer but below par the last twice and needs to bounce back. |
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6th (12)  (5/2 +50%)Gaboriot |
5/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Gaboriot 5/2, Superb strike rate in recent times, scoring 5 times since October 2023 (3 hunters and a couple of open handicaps). Nothing wrong with his reappearance third of 13 in the Grand Sefton at Aintree (21f, good) last month and it's not at all hard to envisage this C&D winner playing a leading role. C&D winner who stayed on for good third in the 2m5f Grand Sefton last month; shortlisted. |
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7th (7)  (16/1 -33%)Sail Away |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sail Away 16/1, Dual winner on good ground in 2022/23 and shaped well on several occasions in defeat last term. However, ran poorly on return at Chepstow in October and, though yet to be asked for this effort when falling 4 out at Newbury since, this 8-y-o now has a bit to prove. Well handicapped on last winter's C&D form and his latest performance was encouraging. |
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8th (8)  (20/1 -67%)Pull Again Green |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pull Again Green 20/1, Just the one success over fences so far, namely a Bangor handicap back in 2023, but it's hard to fault his string of place efforts since returning from a short break in August. Probably doesn't hold any secrets from the handicapper but he's a solid each-way candidate nonetheless. Just 1-10 over fences but runner-up the last twice and holds each-way claims once more. |
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9th (9)  (20/1 +20%)Straw Fan Jack |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Straw Fan Jack 20/1, Smart form as a novice and standout effort of an otherwise low-key campaign last season was his fine third in the 20.6f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival. Ran about as well as could've been expected when 6 lb 'wrong' on return in the Paddy Power there last month. Stamina to prove now upped to 3m. Return to form is needed and unraced at 3m, but it's worth a go and he's not written off. |
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|U| (10)  (14/1 +13%)Erne River |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Erne River 14/1, Responded well to the first-time cheekpieces when scoring over C&D last December before finishing fifth of 18 in the Great Yorkshire Handicap back here the following month. Pulled up all 3 starts since but it'll be interesting to see if the new headgear (first-time blinkers) has the desired effect. Pulled up on last three starts but the return to Doncaster could trigger a revival. |
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10th (11)  (20/1 +29%)Whistleinthedark |
20/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Whistleinthedark 20/1, Winner of 4 of his 11 starts in this sphere and wasn't beaten at all far when fourth to Forward Plan off a 12 lb higher mark in this race last year. Dangerous to discount on that basis but it's been a struggle for the most part since. Ran well for a long way in the Scottish National in April but well beaten the last twice. |
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|PU| (4)  (11/1 -38%)Chasing Fire |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Chasing Fire 11/1, Notched second success over fences when accounting for 5 rivals in 23.8f Perth handicap on final run of last season. Effort proved short-lived on return at Cheltenham in October but that spin will have blown away the cobwebs and perhaps the addition of cheekpieces here will help give him a lift. May have needed October reappearance run; convincing win at Perth on final run last season. |
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|PU| (13)  (16/1 -45%)Ballycoose |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Ballycoose 16/1, Successful start over fences at Ayr in January and runner-up on 2 of his next 3 starts, notably second in a pretty valuable handicap when returned to Ayr for the Scottish National meeting. However, he didn't show much spark on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown. Runner-up in 3m handicap at Ayr's Scottish National meeting; may have needed reappearance. |
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|PU| (1)  (33/1 -175%)Elvis Mail |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Elvis Mail 33/1, Rather hit-and-miss last term but still managed to win twice and continued his love affair with Kelso (yet to finish out of the frame in 14 visits to the track) when making a successful reappearance in typically game fashion there (26.2f, good to soft) in October. 3 lb rise fair but this is tougher. 10yo who is on a career-high mark after Kelso win; has run well here and is not ruled out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Victory in this race 12 months ago formed part of an excellent season for FORWARD PLAN, which saw him go on to get pipped in the Great Yorkshire Chase here before lifting Kempton's Coral Trophy. He returned with a satisfactory fourth in the Badger Beer and should be cherry-ripe to defend his title. The weather put paid to Gaboriot's Becher bid last week, but his Grand Sefton third suggested he is still on the way up. Does He Know's two Cheltenham fourths have been solid and he is back to the mark off which he won the Grimthorpe.
GABORIOT looks set for another productive campaign judged on his solid reappearance third in the Grand Sefton at Aintree where he shaped as though the return to this trip was very much in order. He is marginally preferred to last year's winner Forward Plan, who is greatly respected given his broadly progressive profile and despite the fact that he is 12 lb higher in the weights this time. Does He Know is also high on the shortlist and don't be surprised to see Erne River go well at a price.
The step back up in trip could be ideal for Grand Sefton third GABORIOT (nap) and he earns the vote ahead of Sail Away.
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)  (15/8 +79%)Wyenot |
15/8(+79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Wyenot 15/8, Resumed with success in 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham in October before backing it up with a good fourth of 10 there 28 days ago. Not dismissed. Improving; made all in Cheltenham handicap in October; fourth there last time; in the mix. |
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2nd (2)  (9/2 +40%)Ottizzini |
9/2(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ottizzini 9/2, Fairly useful Irish hurdler who resumed winning ways at Ayr in November. Pulled up in handicap at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 21 days ago. Sort to get back on track though. Ran poorly in competitive race at Haydock last time; up in grade here. |
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3rd (3)  (2/1 -200%)West Balboa |
2/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) West Balboa 2/1, Very useful winning hurdler. Sent chasing this term and almost unseated rider last when fourth at Worcester before considerately handled when fifth at Bangor. Leading form claims reverted to this sphere. Excuses for two unplaced chase runs; clear pick on hurdles form; major player. |
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4th (1)  (10/3 +26%)Gale Mahler |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gale Mahler 10/3, Likeable mare who made it 6 wins on the spin in listed hurdle at Galway (2m) in July. Below par on her last two runs though, a well-held third of five in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham last time. Can bounce back. Won first four hurdles races but below par on last two; needs to get back on track. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Things haven't exactly gone to plan for WEST BALBOA over fences so far this season, but reverting to hurdles could see her bounce right back to form. Dan Skelton's mare is 12lb and upwards ahead of these rivals on official ratings and anything like her third-placed effort at the Aintree Festival in April would make her extremely hard to beat. Gale Mahler stretches out in distance following two satisfactory performances in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham and she rates the biggest threat. Wyenot may prove best of the remaining trio.
WEST BALBOA holds major form claims sent back hurdling after failing to hit top form in a couple of chasing runs this term so looks the way to go. Multiple-winner Gale Mahler hasn't been at her best the last twice but still merits consideration, with Irish-raider Ottizzini and in-form Wyenot both in the mix too.
There have been excuses for WEST BALBOA's two defeats over fences this autumn and she's the one to beat back over hurdles.
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)  (15/2 -15%)Jungle Jack |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jungle Jack 15/2, 6/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 31 days ago. Blinkers back on. Should put up a solid effort. Returned from break with encouraging 4th at Bangor; shaped as though he may improve for it. |
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2nd (3)  (13/8 +54%)Altobelli |
13/8(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Altobelli 13/8, Won twice (including first time up) in 2022/23 and ran right up to best when placed in a pair of 2m Ascot handicaps at the end of last year. Ended last season with a disappointing run in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury but his overall record is positive. Placed in two warm handicaps at Ascot last season and goes well fresh; on the shortlist. |
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3rd (4)  (10/3 +33%)Norman Fletcher |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Norman Fletcher 10/3, Showed fairly useful form when landing a maiden/novice hurdle last winter and got firmly back on track when knuckling down well to land a 5-runner handicap at Huntingdon last month. Deserves respect. Won at Huntingdon last time and this progressive 5yo may take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
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4th (8)  (16/1 -14%)Lemoncello |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lemoncello 16/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences in France in 2023. Off ove a year prior to laboured effort at Bangor on British debut, so needs to put that firmly behind him. Ex-French 5yo who represents in-form yard, but he was pulled up on his stable debut. |
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5th (5)  (22/1 -22%)Brucio |
22/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brucio 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 16/1) 42 days ago. Has a bit to prove and mark still looks stiff. Tailed off on comeback but lightly raced and was progressive last season. |
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6th (1)  (22/1 -144%)Pembroke |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Pembroke 22/1, Useful novice chaser last term but form dipped towards the end of the season and he hasn't fired back over hurdles since returning. Reappeared with fair sixth in Welsh Champion Hurdle but well beaten at Carlisle since. |
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7th (7)  (5/1 +0%)Deploy To Spy |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Deploy To Spy 5/1, Runner-up in sole bumper and has won each of his three completed starts over hurdles, well on top at the finish when landing an Aintree handicap last month. Looks the one to beat with further progress on the cards. Completed hat-trick when winning on handicap debut and he could continue to progress. |
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8th (6)  (12/1 -60%)Lily Du Berlais |
12/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lily Du Berlais 12/1, Dual-bumper winner who doubled her hurdling tally at Kelso in the spring but returned with a tame effort in Newton Novices' Hurdle at Haydock three weeks ago. Could strip fitter for that. Things clicked in the spring and she may have needed her comeback run three weeks ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Deploy To Spy is improving all the time and warrants plenty of respect as he bids to make it four wins in a row, but NORMAN FLETCHER rates the one to beat with stronger form in the book. He was a little unlucky when beaten by subsequent winner Impero at Cheltenham before overcoming a few sloppy jumps to win comfortably at Huntingdon. With a further 6lb rise deemed fair, he should run a big race under regular rider James Turner. Of the others, Jungle Jack has a definite chance following a pleasing comeback effort at Bangor.
DEPLOY TO SPY is firmly on the up and was going away at the finish when winning at Aintree, so he gets the nod over Altobelli, who should be tuned up for this reappearance. Norman Fletcher is another one to consider in an interesting contest.
This could go to ALTOBELLI, who was placed in some warm handicaps last season and goes well fresh. Deploy To Spy is a danger.
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