There were 21 Races on Sunday 9th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Exeter, 7 races at Navan, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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1st (1)  (4/1 +20%)Excelero |
4/1(+20%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Excelero 4/1, A fairly useful hurdler who resumed winning ways in 7-runner novice at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 58 days ago. Hood goes back on now and he's well in the mix. Made it 2-6 over hurdles with Bangor; probably needs more today but that's possible. |
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2nd (2)  (11/4 +8%)Sorceleur |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sorceleur 11/4, Progressive hurdler who scored here and at Wincanton in November before posting an excellent second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 32 days ago. Big shout. Two novice wins and runner-up on handicap debut last time; respected under double penalty. |
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3rd (3)  (5/2 -33%)Timmy Tuesday |
5/2(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Timmy Tuesday 5/2, Irish raider got off the mark on his handicap debut at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Remains low mileage so he's a likely player. Comfortable win on handicap debut at Ayr and has leading claims for top Irish yard. |
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4th (4)  (9/4 +10%)As The Fella Says |
9/4(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) As The Fella Says 9/4, Irish point winner who has made a good start in this sphere when runner-up in maidens at Warwick and here (2m) either side of Christmas. May do better still. Can go well again. Point winner who has been runner-up on both hurdle starts; latest form has been franked. |
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5th (5)  (50/1 -150%)Top Guy |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Top Guy 50/1, Points scorer who posted an encouraging debut fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Can build on it now. Point winner; with a top yard but considerable improvement is needed on second rules start. |
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6th (6)  (50/1 +0%)Reel Orange |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Reel Orange 50/1, Placed twice in bumpers (for Sam Curling in Ireland first occasion) and took a step forward when third of 14 in 2m novice hurdle here 27 days ago. Needs another step forward though. Fair third at 125-1 here last time but has work to do with As The Fella Says on that form. |
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There was plenty to like about TIMMY TUESDAY's breakthrough victory on his handicap bow at Ayr 19 days ago and this switch to novice company looks a shrewd move. Gordon Elliott's charge should have more to come and he shades the vote over Sorceleur. The five-year-old lost little in defeat when finding only a progressive rival too strong at Taunton last month and he should not be underestimated. As The Fella Says and Excelero can also make their presence felt.
None of these can be ruled out but SORCELEUR's form is on an upward curve so Paul Nicholls' son of Saint Des Saints gets the vote on the back of his excellent Taunton second last time out. Irish challenger Timmy Tuesday opened his account at Ayr last month and rates a big danger though, while As The Fella Says and Excelero also have the form to play a part in an intriguing maiden.
Having won in good style on his handicap debut at Ayr last month, TIMMY TUESDAY can follow up for top Irish trainer Gordon Elliott.
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1st (1)  (10/11 -9%)Only By Night |
10/11(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Only By Night 10/11, Has made a fine start to her chasing career, building on an impressive beginners' chase success to land a Grade 2 event at Cork (16.7f, good to soft, 2/1) in December. That performance was similarly taking and she has to be respected. Made it 2-2 over fences with easy Grade 2 win at Cork and that form has been franked. |
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2nd (4)  (14/1 +50%)Kilbarry Saint |
14/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kilbarry Saint 14/1, Encouraging third at Gowran on her chase debut but was no match for Only By Night in a Grade 2 at Cork (16.7f, good to soft) next time, Stiff task last time but will need to find more to figure at this level with hood on for the first time. Respectable fourth in Grade 2 novice chases the last twice; another tough task today. |
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3rd (3)  (12/1 +64%)Georgi Girl |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Georgi Girl 12/1, Proved better than ever when scoring readily in a handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f) in November. Rare poor effort when down the field at Ascot last time and makes the switch to chasing in a hot-looking contest, so others are preferred. 4-13 over hurdles; could be a nice prospect for fences but is thrown in at the deep end. |
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4th (2)  (6/4 -20%)Fun Fun Fun |
6/4(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fun Fun Fun 6/4, Won the listed hurdle on this card last season before following up in a Grade 3 at Naas. Hard held when making a successful debut over fences in an 8-runner novice at Naas (20.1f, heavy, 7/2) and she should take high rank in this division. Listed novice hurdle winner on this card last year; impressive on last month's chase debut. |
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5th (5)  (33/1 +34%)Lime Drop |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lime Drop 33/1, Filled the runner-up spot 5 times over fences before deservedly getting off the mark at Uttoxeter in November. Career best when scoring again over that C&D 15 days ago but this represents a marked step up in grade against unexposed opposition. Two wins from last four starts but has lots to find in today's company. |
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Only By Night has impressed with her jumping on both chase victories to date and a reproduction of her latest victory in a Grade 2 at Cork is sure to make her tough to beat. However, a 5lb penalty for Gavin Cromwell's mare could swing things in the favour of fellow progressive rival FUN FUN FUN. The daughter of Martaline made a winning chase bow over 2m4f at Naas last month and an extended 2m1f here shouldn't hamper her follow-up bid. Georgi Girl is the pick of the remainder.
A fascinating clash between two most exciting mares, with FUN FUN FUN fancied to repeat her win on this card 12 months ago, not having had to come off the bridle to record an impressive chase debut success. Only By Night hasn't put a foot wrong in this sphere so far and could well prove up to conceding weight to the selection, with Kilbarry Saint perhaps best of the rest.
A tough choice between very classy prospects ONLY BY NIGHT and Fun Fun Fun, with narrow preference for the Cork Grade 2 winner.
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1st (3)  (7/1 +22%)Fingle Bridge |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fingle Bridge 7/1, Useful bumper scorer in 2022 who has made light of a two-year absence to bag novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Market Rasen this winter. This demands more but he shouldn't be underestimated for good yard. Had to work hard at Market Rasen but unbeaten over hurdles and open to further improvement. |
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2nd (6)  (10/11 0%)Regent's Stroll |
10/11(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Regent's Stroll 10/11, Useful bumper winner who changed hands for £660,000 before scoring impressively on his hurdling debut at Newbury in November. Advanced his form but still looked in need of the experience when fourth in the Challow there since. Remains a very good prospect. The one to beat. Only 4th when favourite in Gr1 Challow but that's unlikely to be the limit of his ability. |
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3rd (4)  (10/1 +38%)Julius Des Pictons |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Julius Des Pictons 10/1, French recruit who has advanced his form for his current handler, landing novice hurdles at Plumpton (2m4f) and Chepstow (2m) in December. One to consider in his hat-trick bid. Has won his last two; needs another step forward now up in grade but that's possible. |
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4th (1)  (9/2 -29%)Alexei |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alexei 9/2, A fairly useful 4-time winner on the Flat in Germany and he has created an excellent impression in landing a pair of novice hurdles at Taunton this winter for his current yard. Takes a step up in class here but an interesting prospect. Easy wins on both hurdle runs; much tougher task today but yard has done well in this race. |
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5th (5)  (18/1 -13%)Pony Soprano |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pony Soprano 18/1, Made a winning start over hurdles here (2m2f) in October but failed to build on it when a well-held third in Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) 65 days ago. Back from a break now and remains with potential for top stable. Won here in October; soundly beaten since; retains potential but others are more obvious. |
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|PU| (2)  (11/1 -83%)Dodger Long |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dodger Long 11/1, Scored twice in the autumn at Warwick and Chepstow and took his form up another notch when 8¾ lengths third of 7 to Anzadam in Mullinan Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f) in November. This useful sort is not taken lightly returning from a break here. Third in 4yo Grade 3 at Fairyhouse in November and he might not be far away. |
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Although Regent's Stroll was somewhat underwhelming when finishing fourth in the Challow Hurdle at Newbury in December, it would be foolish to write the six-year-old off. Paul Nicholls' inmate is sure to appreciate this drop into Listed company and he must enter calculations, but unbeaten hurdler ALEXEI is slightly more compelling. The Tai Chi gelding has been an emphatic winner on both outings at Taunton to date and he could land this before a possible crack at Grade 1 company at Cheltenham next month. Fingle Bridge may fare best of the remainder.
REGENT'S STROLL lost his unbeaten record when fourth in Newbury's Challow Hurdle last time but remains a young hurdler going places and is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of Joe Tizzard's unexposed Alexei who should ensure Paul Nicholls' 6-y-o doesn't have things all his own way. Dodger Long and Fingle Bridge appeal as the duo to fight it out for minor honours.
Regent's Stroll features highly in calculations but this could go to ALEXEI, whose stable has done well in this race.
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1st (8)  (5/1 +38%)Credo |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Credo 5/1, Just respectable efforts at best this season but she's on a winning mark and is tacking veterans company for the first time, so not taken lightly in a change of headgear. Respectable fourth behind younger, progressive rivals at Wincanton last time; a possible. |
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2nd (7)  (4/1 +20%)Gustavian |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gustavian 4/1, Losing run is mounting up but he posted a very good close second at Aintree on Boxing Day. Got no further than the second at Sandown last week but claims if over that heavy fall. Poor chase strike-rate & fell last time, but previous close 2nd represents appealing form. |
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3rd (2)  (9/2 +0%)Dashel Drasher |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dashel Drasher 9/2, Tough and likeable sort who has won some very good races over hurdles/fences over the years. First run over fences for almost 2 years when third in the 1965 Chase at Ascot and built on that when fourth in veterans event at Cheltenham. Return to further will suit and he's very much a player. Now 12 but creditable 4th at Cheltenham last time and this step back up in trip is a plus. |
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4th (5)  (5/1 -43%)Copperhead |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Copperhead 5/1, Is having an excellent season and recorded his fourth win of the campaign in veterans event (Series Final) at Market Rasen last month, keeping on gamely. Only 2 lb higher here so likely to make another bold bid. Won Veterans' Series Final last month and is up just 2lb; could play another leading role. |
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5th (3)  (18/1 +0%)Cloudy Glen |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cloudy Glen 18/1, Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he proved when making a winning return in veterans event at Haydock in December. Below par next 2 starts, though, and others more solid. Has excellent reappearance record and won at Haydock in December, but 2 lesser runs since. |
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|PU| (1)  (9/2 -29%)Does He Know |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Does He Know 9/2, Smart chaser who returned to form when landing the Grimthorpe in first-time headgear at Doncaster in the spring. Best effort since when fourth there 8 weeks ago and very much strikes as the type to do well in veterans company. Fourth in warm handicap at Doncaster latest and has solid claims in first veterans' chase. |
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|PU| (4)  (10/1 +44%)Blackjack Magic |
10/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Blackjack Magic 10/1, Returned with success in the Badger Beer at Wincanton last season though has plenty to prove now having shaped as if amiss both starts this term. Pulled up the last twice but on a competitive mark for his first veterans' chase. |
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|PU| (6)  (12/1 -9%)Ask Me Early |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ask Me Early 12/1, Won this race off same mark last year but has struggled since, including both starts this season. Same mark as for 9l win in this last year but hasn't shone on either run this season. |
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A case can be made for a few of these so only a tentative vote goes to DASHEL DRASHER. Jeremy Scott's admirable campaigner found things happening too quickly for him over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham last time out and, eased 2lb, he gets the vote to return to winning ways back up in trip. Copperhead has found a new lease of life in this division of late and, nudged up 2lb for a recent Market Rasen success, he looks the main danger to the selection. Gustavian is respected most out of the remainder.
GUSTAVIAN is potentially well handicapped dropped into veteran company for the first time so should make a bold bid if over his heavy fall at Sandown last week. Copperhead is an obvious threat having won the Series Final at Market Rasen, with Dashel Drasher and Does He Know also considered.
10yos have won the last five runnings and this can go to the topweight DOES HE KNOW, who tackles his first veterans' chase.
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1st (9)  (10/1 +0%)Catch Him Derry |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Catch Him Derry 10/1, Won 3 of his first 4 handicaps, including hard held on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October. Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock ion November but shaped as if back in form when sixth to Strackan at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Won three of first four handicaps, but something to prove all of a sudden after last two. |
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2nd (1)  (10/1 +29%)Hititi |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hititi 10/1, Course winner. Developed into useful hurdler last season and has matched that level when runner-up twice back over fences this winter, including here. Beaten quickly when a below-form sixth at Windsor last month and now reverts to hurdles. 2nd in this last year and in 3m chase here on penultimate start; form dipped last time. |
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3rd (3)  (10/3 +39%)Jeriko Du Reponet |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jeriko Du Reponet 10/3, Point winner who also landed first 3 starts over hurdles last season, including a Grade 2. Played up beforehand when running no sort of race on Sandown chase return but shaped okay back hurdling at Newbury since. Remains unexposed but the much longer trip is an unknown (all Rules starts around 2m). The former high hopes for him are not yet forgotten but he is raised 7f in trip. |
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4th (4)  (22/1 -57%)Lossiemouth |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lossiemouth 22/1, Three-time hurdle winner for Tom Lacey at the end of 2021 and showed he retains plenty of ability when fourth of 11 in 3m Newbury handicap on return from a near 3-year absence in November. Travelled well long way when 50-1 fourth at Newbury (up to 3m, soft) after 1066 days off. |
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5th (10)  (8/1 -45%)Strackan |
8/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Strackan 8/1, Has returned an improved performer, completing a hat-trick on soft/heavy when seeing off 8 rivals at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Was well positioned the way that race unfolded so will need more again off 6 lb higher. On four-timer; kept finding more at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on latest start; major interest. |
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6th (12)  (15/2 +53%)Mayhem Mya |
15/2(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mayhem Mya 15/2, Landed an 18.5f course handicap hurdle in December and backed that up when a good second over fences at Windsor (2½m) last month. Stamina a concern racing beyond 2½m for the first time. Proved herself at 2m4f last time; this trip is new but she has a stout pedigree. |
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7th (7)  (14/1 +13%)Excello |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Excello 14/1, French import who showed useful form when winning a 21f Ascot graduation chase last winter. Placed in 3 novices back hurdling this winter but his handicap mark looks tough on those exploits. Work to do on most form; three novice hurdles this season and the latest was over 3m. |
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8th (5)  (13/2 -8%)Phantomofthepoints |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Phantomofthepoints 13/2, Shaping up well in staying handicaps this season, winning at Wincanton (3m, soft) last month, pleasingly showing no sign of the waywardness which had proved costly at Chepstow over Christmas. There could be even more to come. Upped to about 3m this season and has done well; up another 4lb but should be thereabouts. |
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9th (8)  (6/1 +0%)Keable |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Keable 6/1, Very lightly raced for his age and going the right way, winning over 21.5f here on New Year's Day and following up over 3m at Newbury a fortnight later, both under Callum Pritchard. Raised another 8 lb but further progress can't be discounted. 16l win here (near 2m6f); kept on relentlessly to follow up at Newbury (3m, again soft). |
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10th (2)  (9/1 -29%)Push The Button |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Push The Button 9/1, Bumper winner. Went 2-3 in novice hurdles last season and has improved again in handicaps this time round, bouncing back quickly from a poor run at Haydock when narrowly denied at Windsor (3m good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 3 weeks ago. Raised 4 lb but still much respected. Went close from the front at Windsor (3m, soft) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces. |
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11th (11)  (40/1 -122%)Mofasa |
40/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mofasa 40/1, Has lost his way over fences (pulled up last 3 starts) so needs a return to hurdles to spark a revival. Pulled up on final start last season and on both this term; back from chasing. |
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12th (6)  (18/1 -125%)Harsh |
18/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Harsh 18/1, Creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (2½m, good) 42 days ago. Tackles around 3m for the first time now. Top Irish stable's runners always merit respect. Needs better but he ran well at 2m4f on last two starts and shaped as if he'd stay further. |
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The upwardly mobile STRACKAN brought up a hat-trick in ready fashion over 3m at Cheltenham last month and, upped 6lb, this improving type gets the nod to make it four wins on the spin. Fellow last-time-out winner Keable did it well over 3m at Newbury recently and he must be of renewed interest despite an 8lb rise, while Push The Button is also one for the shortlist.
PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS could easily have more to come and is taken to follow up last month's Wincanton success, perhaps at the main expense of Push The Button who ran a cracker in a competitive event at Windsor recently. The thriving Keable is a must for the shortlist, while Jeriko du Reponet could have a big say if his stamina holds up markedly in trip.
Jeriko Du Reponet is eyecatching but the proven stamina of STRACKAN (nap) and Push The Button is preferred.
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1st (2)  (5/1 +23%)Sherborne |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sherborne 5/1, Off the mark over fences in the mud at Wincanton last winter. Returned with creditable runner-up efforts over C&D and at Newton Abbot (21f) in October and shaped like a non stayer when a well-held fourth back at Wincanton last time. Respected back down in trip. Twice went close over 2m3f/2m5f in October and failed to stay the 3m1f trip last time. |
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2nd (5)  (15/2 +63%)Bonza Boy |
15/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bonza Boy 15/2, The first of 2 wins in the mud last spring came over C&D but he hasn't fired in 2 comeback runs this winter. Best watched until showing more. Won two in a row last spring (including C&D) but has struggled this season. |
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3rd (7)  (6/1 +14%)Haas Boy |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Haas Boy 6/1, Failed to meet market expectations several times last season for Charlie Longsdon and similar story both starts for this yard this term. Expensive to follow. On a handy mark on the pick of his hurdles form but well beaten on both chase starts. |
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4th (10)  (17/2 -31%)Valirann Gold |
17/2(-31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Valirann Gold 17/2, Modest chaser who recorded his best effort this season when 1¾ lengths second over 17.5f here (heavy) 27 days ago, though was possibly flattered from 8 lb out of the handicap. More will be needed to go one better this time. Frequently placed; runner-up here last month and could again be thereabouts. |
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5th (1)  (6/1 -80%)Flash Gorcombe |
6/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Flash Gorcombe 6/1, Fourth chase win of his career when wide-margin winner over C&D (heavy) 6 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop him with yard remaining in good in form. Easily made all over C&D last month; up 9lb and it was a small field but form reads well. |
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6th (11)  (9/1 +18%)Tribesmans Glory |
9/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Tribesmans Glory 9/1, Ended losing run with a narrow success at Warwick in May and resumed with a good second at Taunton in November. Shaped as if still in good form back at a trip that seemed to stretch him there since so not taken lightly. Good runs over 2m4f/2m2f prior to not seeing out 2m7f at Taunton three weeks ago. |
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7th (9)  (14/1 +13%)Time To Bite |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Time To Bite 14/1, Got back on the up when making all at Newton Abbot in May and continued in good heart when runner-up at Fakenham 13 days later. However, he hasn't fully fired in 3 starts since returning from a break in October so needs to bounce back. C&D winner; in good form last May/June but not at same level towards end of last year. |
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|PU| (6)  (10/3 +5%)Looking For Larry |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Looking For Larry 10/3, Second course handicap hurdle success when seeing off 10 rivals over 21.5f here on New Year's Day under this rider. A 7 lb rise looks manageable if taking to fences at the first attempt (point winner). Two hurdle wins here and this point winner is open to further improvement on chase debut. |
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|PU| (8)  (12/1 -60%)Fire Dancer |
12/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fire Dancer 12/1, Made a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence at Ludlow in January 2023. Proved inconsistent since but has been given a chance by the handicapper and can't be ruled out in first-time headgear. Needs to raise his game but is on a reduced mark and cheekpieces could give him a boost. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It was hard not to be impressed by FLASH GORCOMBE's 16-length success over track and trip on New Year's Day. Robert Walford's eight-year-old is only 9lb higher for that triumph and can complete a double. Looking For Larry also struck in easy style over the smaller obstacles on the same card that day and provided he can transfer that form to fences, he could have a say. Valirann Gold is another to keep an eye on after his second here last month.
FLASH GORCOMBE has a terrific strike rate (successful 6 out of last 13 starts over fences) and should have more wins in him judged by his wide-margin success over C&D on New Year's Day. Looking For Larry landed a gamble over hurdles on the same card and this point winner is an interesting chase debutant, while Tribesmans Glory and Sherborne should both benefit from this shorter distance.
Topweight FLASH GORCOMBE bolted up over C&D on New Year's Day and can defy a 9lb rise to follow up.
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1st (6)  (15/2 +0%)Kripticjim |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kripticjim 15/2, Every chance when falling 2 out in an Irish point and has showed promise on both bumper starts, latterly going down only narrowly over C&D. This looks quite a strong race, though, so he'll likely require improvement to go one better. Went close over C&D on New Year's Day and could again be in the shake-up. |
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2nd (1)  (17/2 +23%)Catchintsavo |
17/2(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Catchintsavo 17/2, £90,000 buy after finishing runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 1). Respected for a yard with a strong bumper record. Point runner-up whose new trainer is operating at a 26% strike-rate in bumpers this season. |
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3rd (4)  (3/1 -100%)Kocktail Bleu |
3/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kocktail Bleu 3/1, Placed only from 4 starts in points but made a good start to his Rules career when second of 10 in bumper at Windsor (good to soft) 21 days ago. Best of those with bumper experience. Highly creditable second on bumper debut in warm race at Windsor; leading claims. |
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4th (7)  (16/5 +77%)Only Way Is Up |
16/5(+77%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Only Way Is Up 16/5, Third sole start in Irish points last April. Joined a leading yard for his Rules career and would very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Third in a point and has joined a top trainer for his rules career; not ruled out. |
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5th (3)  (16/1 +36%)Jeriko Place |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jeriko Place 16/1, 9/2, held back by inexperience eighth of 12 in bumper at Warwick on NH debut 59 days ago. Could prove a different proposition now. Only eighth on debut but very early days for 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands. |
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6th (5)  (7/4 -46%)Korkoran |
7/4(-46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Korkoran 7/4, Cost £240,000 after winning sole start in Irish points last February. The stable had one with a similar profile win easily at Wetherby recently. Market confidence likely significant. Point winner who was subsequently acquired for £240,000; could have a big say. |
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7th (2)  (125/1 +50%)Ilostasock |
125/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ilostasock 125/1, 80/1 and hooded, last of 9 in bumper at Chepstow on NH debut in October. Had wind surgery since. Likely outsider. Tailed off at 80-1 on debut at Chepstow in October, with wind operations either side. |
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8th (8)  (400/1 -60%)She That Shares |
400/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) She That Shares 400/1, 300/1 when tailed off on Wincanton debut last month. Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Kripticjim improved on his debut fourth to be beaten a neck into second over C&D on New Year's Day and holds an obvious chance. However, the 240,000-pound purchase KORKORAN might be the way to go. The son of No Risk At All justified favouritism on his sole point-to-point start and could make an instant impression for the Harry Derham team. Any market confidence behind Catchintsavo on his Rules debut would be interesting.
Expensive Irish point recruit KORKORAN gets the nod to make a winning start to his Rules career for in-form Harry Derham, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting speak in his favour given that the stable had an easy first-time-out bumper winner at Wetherby last weekend. Kocktail Bleu ran to a decent level when runner-up at Windsor and looks sure to go well again, while Catchintsavo and Only Way Is Up are other interesting newcomers to the bumper ranks.
Preference is for KOCKTAIL BLEU, who was second in a warm bumper at Windsor three weeks ago on his rules debut.
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