There were 34 Races on Friday 8th March 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Exeter, 6 races at Leicester, 6 races at Ayr, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, 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 (6)  (9/2 -29%)Pirates' Tale |
9/2(-29%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Pirates' Tale 9/2, Excellent start when runner-up in a bumper at Newton Abbot in October but both subsequent runs have been disappointing, including on hurdling debut at this course last time. Too soon to write off. Finished fourth in a better race here (hurdles debut) last time; place claims. |
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2nd (4)  (10/11 -36%)Isocrate |
10/11(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Isocrate 10/11, Ex-pointer who stepped up on previous Rules efforts when second in a novice at Sandown 22 days ago. Likely to do better still and already sets the standard, so obvious claims. Went very close at Sandown last month, sticking on well; brings the best form. |
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3rd (3)  (16/1 +84%)Can't Say |
16/1(+84%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Can't Say 16/1, Unpromising in points and well held only outing in bumpers. Yet to make an impact over hurdles and probably more of a handicap type. Lightly raced; best effort when fifth over C&D two starts ago. |
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4th (7)  (50/1 -213%)The Cypriot |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) The Cypriot 50/1, Modest form in 2 bumpers and sent off at long odds, offered little starting out over hurdles at Taunton 2 weeks ago. Couple of backward steps since an encouraging debut. |
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5th (5)  (13/2 +54%)Optimistic Joe |
13/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Optimistic Joe 13/2, £60,000 purchase after finishing third in a point last March but underwhelming so far over hurdles, pulled up at Wincanton last time. Others make more appeal. May do better yet, having raced just three times. |
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6th (1)  (4/1 +0%)Another Fine Mess |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Another Fine Mess 4/1, Has an ordinary pedigree but is a good type and showed ability in bumpes. Likely to improve from his low-key hurdling debut at Newbury, so could feature in this lesser race. Has shown ability; open to improvement on second attempt over hurdles. |
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7th (9)  (200/1 -100%)Confused Again |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Confused Again 200/1, Not much promise in two hurdling outings to date. Set for another struggle. Distant sixth in two races at this track. |
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8th (8)  (150/1 -650%)Victor Haze |
150/1(-650%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Victor Haze 150/1, Arvico gelding. Dam (h72), maiden hurdler, half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler (2m-2¾m winner) Bella Haze and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Driftwood Haze. Likely to need time. From a family that has served his trainer well; market instructive on debut. |
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|F| (2)  (16/1 +68%)Bredon Hill Dart |
16/1(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bredon Hill Dart 16/1, Bettered previous efforts under Rules when fourth in a C&D novice a fortnight ago but much more required if he's to be involved in the finish. All starts at this venue, best form when fourth on two occasions. |
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ISOCRATE showed a likeable attitude when just failing to get up over 2m at Sandown on just his third start under Rules last month and, easing slightly in grade, this looks to be a very winnable opening for Jonjo O'Neill's gelding. Out of a whole host of unexposed potential improvers behind the selection, Another Fine Mess may give him the most to think about after shaping with promise in a higher grade at Newbury last time out, while Pirates' Tale is also shortlist material.
ISOCRATE took a marked step forward when runner-up at Sandown 22 days ago and, with more to come, he should be able to open his account in this lesser event. Another Fine Mess is open to improvement and looks the main threat, with Pirates' Tale also not fully dismissed.
The form pick is ISOCRATE, who nearly scored at Sandown three weeks ago. Pirates' Tale is second choice.
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)  (2/1 -23%)Spirits Bay |
2/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Spirits Bay 2/1, Useful dual bumper winner last season who showed promise on first 2 hurdle starts before making the most of a good opportunity over C&D 14 days ago. His opening handicap mark looks very workable. Justified favouritism in C&D novice contest two weeks ago; still open to further progress. |
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2nd (2)  (15/8 -7%)Donnacha |
15/8(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Donnacha 15/8, Winner of Chepstow novice and Warwick handicap (both 2m, soft) this season. Only mid-field in last month's Betfair Hurdle but offered enough to think he's still in form and respected back in calmer waters. Came up short in major handicap last month; consistent and steadily progressive otherwise. |
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3rd (4)  (4/1 +38%)Moorefields |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Moorefields 4/1, Built on debut promise when landing 16-runner 18.5f course maiden hurdle (heavy) on New Year's Day. Found out when faced with a sharper test at Taunton since but retains potential now handicapping back here. Scored at this venue two starts ago and is still an unexposed sort; interesting back here. |
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4th (5)  (66/1 -230%)Hard Rain |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hard Rain 66/1, Won a Limerick handicap hurdle last summer. Placed over hurdles and fences in Ireland subsequently but well below par when last of 6 on his stable debut at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Ex-Irish 9yo; beaten long way at Sandown last month on debut for new stable. |
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5th (6)  (9/1 +44%)Heure De Gloire |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Heure De Gloire 9/1, Back to winning ways in 2m Ffos Las mares' handicap at the beginning of February but hasn't reproduced that level in her 2 outings since, beaten 11 lengths when third of 4 finishers over C&D a fortnight ago. Going back against males isn't ideal, having gained all wins in mares' races. |
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6th (7)  (8/1 -14%)Koenigsstern |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Koenigsstern 8/1, Dual winning pointer who has shown promise when reaching the frame on all 4 starts over hurdles this winter, showing he can be competitive in handicaps when third at Warwick on penultimate start. Consistent results over hurdles for new yard; ties in with Donnacha on penultimate effort. |
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|PU| (3)  (50/1 -257%)Vernon Subutex |
50/1(-257%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Vernon Subutex 50/1, Multiple winner in France who hasn't been seen since making a successful British debut for the David Pipe stable in a 22.5f Stratford handicap chase in May 2022. Betting perhaps the best guide on return for Sophie Leech. Absent since scoring over fences at Stratford 22 months ago on sole run for David Pipe. |
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The progressive DONNACHA posted an excellent third in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham in December, before running out a game winner over 2m at Warwick on his penultimate start. After finishing down the field in the Betfair Hurdle last month, it may pay to be in a forgiving mood given Nigel Hawke's gelding races off his last winning mark and has much less on his plate. Spirits Bay is respected on his handicap debut after a cosy success over C&D last month, while Moorefields is the likely pace angle and cannot be overlooked.
Although SPIRITS BAY wasn't that impressive when landing short odds in a C&D novice a fortnight ago the form of his first 2 efforts over hurdles suggest an opening mark of 118 could underestimate him. Donnacha should find this easier than last month's Betfair Hurdle and is second choice ahead of Koenigsstern.
Topweight SPIRITS BAY is taken to build on his C&D novice win and follow up. Moorefields is second choice.
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)  (5/4 +50%)Bonza Boy |
5/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bonza Boy 5/4, Didn't kick on from a promising start over hurdles but firm step back in right direction from tumbling mark when runner-up in a C&D handicap chase 37 days ago, despite failing to keep straight at his fences. Should be thereabouts from 1 lb higher mark with a repeat. Maiden who posted an encouraging effort over C&D last time; that form is working out well. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 +50%)I Love You Sivola |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) I Love You Sivola 7/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but not a great deal of encouragement to glean from handful of starts for present stable, albeit faced with a stiff task from out of the weights when fourth at Wincanton (20f) 3 weeks ago. Well treated on best French form but British record is underwhelming. |
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|PU| (1)  (4/1 -300%)Cast's Tasha |
4/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cast's Tasha 4/1, Began the campaign in fine form over hurdles and value for extra when landing cramped odds on chase debut at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy), idling late on but always having matters in hand. 6 lb rise fair on that evidence and sound claims with improvement anticipated. Justified favouritism at Ffos Las (chase debut) five weeks ago; consistent mare. |
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|PU| (4)  (9/2 +63%)Dylan's Double |
9/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dylan's Double 9/2, Shaped like a stayer upped in trip when sixth on 11 on Plumpton handicap hurdle debut/return in November. Proved to be a disappointment both outings since in that sphere, so switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now. Switch to chasing is a possible source of improvement off reduced mark. |
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|PU| (7)  (11/1 +56%)My Rockstar |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) My Rockstar 11/1, Shed maiden tag from basement mark at Wincanton (20f) last spring and ended last season with a good third at Warwick upped to 3m. Shaped as if needing run on return at Taunton and subsequent Wincanton run best excused (badly hampered 4 out). No forlorn hope. Had bad luck last time; however, he's 4lb out of weights upped in grade. |
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|PU| (6)  (16/1 +20%)Blue Ribbon |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Blue Ribbon 16/1, Fair 2m hurdles winner for Dr Richard Newland in 2021. Largely struggled for present stable but did dispel a lesser effort when fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Taunton (18f) 31 days ago, staying on again late on. Return to this slightly longer trip a plus. Has C&D form but he's 0-7 for current yard and 3lb out of the weights. |
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It is hard to look past the consistent CAST'S TASHA, who scored with more authority than the winning margin suggests over 2m3f at Ffos Las last month after jumping slightly right at her fences. Upped 6lb and now on a right-handed track, she should take some stopping. Bonza Boy has been nudged up just 1lb for finishing second over C&D in January and he commands attention, while better can be expected from Dylan's Double on his chasing debut.
CAST'S TASHA went through the race with plenty of zest and was ultimately value for extra when making a winning chase debut at Ffos Las 5 weeks ago and she could well be up to defying the handicapper with further progress distinctly possible. Bonza Boy, who finished a good second over C&D latest is a danger with a repeat, with My Rockstar another not out of things.
On the back of a very solid C&D effort, BONZA BOY (nap) looks poised to open his account. Moorland Rambler is second choice.
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)  (9/2 +25%)Goshen |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Goshen 9/2, Very smart hurdler in his pomp but struggling to recapture his best form this term. Didn't convince in pair of chase starts last winter but does now go handicapping in this sphere from a much lower mark. Cheekpieces replace blinkers. Notoriously quirky but is talented when on song; returns to chasing off an attractive mark. |
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2nd (4)  (7/4 +61%)Mayhem Mya |
7/4(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mayhem Mya 7/4, Fairly useful hurdler who left chase debut form well behind when second in mares' listed event here in November and made most of good opportunity to land C&D mares' novice a month later. Not herself at Huntingdon since but on a potentially handy mark now handicapping. Leading claims. Solid results over C&D in November/December; interesting returned to this venue. |
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|F| (3)  (4/1 -78%)Zambezi Fix |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Zambezi Fix 4/1, Justified good support when staying on well to score over fences at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in December. Performed well to finish runner-up over fences/hurdles both starts since and no reason why he won't give another good account with forecast conditions right up his street. Generally consistent but loses points for having the worst strike-rate in this field. |
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|PU| (2)  (15/8 -71%)Fine Casting |
15/8(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fine Casting 15/8, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has run to a similar level in trio of starts over fences this winter, not looking well served by further drop back in trip when runner-up at Sandown (15.5f) 6 weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces. Consistent performer on the whole and this is more suitable. Respected. Consistent results since switched to fences, running well at Sandown most recently; solid. |
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Although talented, Goshen failed to convince on his two previous attempts over fences and Gary Moore's charge may be worth taking on. ZAMBEZI FIX was far from disgraced when runner-up over hurdles at Chepstow last month and this switch to the larger obstacles may see the nine-year-old regaining the winning thread. December C&D scorer Mayhem Mya is feared most now pitched into handicap company, while an in-form Fine Casting isn't easily dismissed either.
MAYHEM MYA needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Huntingdon 6 weeks ago, but she comes here on a handy mark and with the return to shorter another likely plus, it would come as no surprise to see her make a bold bid. Fine Casting could be the danger.
Goshen's best hurdles form reads impressively in this context. FINE CASTING has solid claims, while Mayhem Mya is interesting.
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)  (3/1 +25%)Bampton Star |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bampton Star 3/1, Little to shout about following first 4 starts over hurdles but there was improvement on his handicap debut at Lingfield (23f, soft) where he chased home the bang in-form Major Fortune (winner twice again since). Will be a threat if able to build on that now tackling fences with cheekpieces added. Unexposed; solid hurdles effort at Lingfield on reappearance; interesting contender. |
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2nd (1)  (11/4 -99%)Supervisor |
11/4(-99%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Supervisor 11/4, Low-mileage 10-y-o put it all together when opening his account in a handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) back from a 10-month absence last week. Obvious claims under a penalty, provided the relatively quick turnaround doesn't prove to be problematic. Off the mark at Ludlow last week on return from another layoff; future mark 5lb higher. |
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3rd (4)  (28/1 -40%)Inchagoill Lady |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Inchagoill Lady 28/1, Placed both outings in Irish points and runner-up on second start over hurdles at Hereford last January. However, has offered little since, including on her stable/seasonal debut in November, and she's probably best watched now switched to fences on the back of another break/wind op. May improve for this switch to chasing, having shown promise in points. |
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4th (9)  (22/1 +33%)Firefly Lane |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Firefly Lane 22/1, Winning pointer but has achieved little so far under Rules and looks up against it from out of the weights. Largely poor form under rules; opposed. |
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5th (2)  (9/1 -29%)Game Socks |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Game Socks 9/1, Off the mark at third attempt in this sphere in 6-runner handicap at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in June 2022. Hasn't really fired in 3 starts since returning from 17 months off in December but he's dangerous to completely rule out having slipped to an attractive mark. Not solid on this season's form but may revive now dropped in class off reduced mark. |
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|PU| (8)  (9/1 -13%)Bignorm |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bignorm 9/1, Sole success from 31 career starts was gained almost 3 years ago and while his latest third off this mark at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) was a creditable effort, one suspects that he will again find one or two too good. Ran respectably last time but it's three years since his sole success. |
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|PU| (7)  (11/4 +77%)Wind Tor |
11/4(+77%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wind Tor 11/4, Made the frame 4 times in staying handicap chases last spring and she clearly likes it here (form figures over this C&D read 113). Runner-up in an open point in January, so won't be found wanting fitness-wise, and this 12-y-o may well have a part to play. Probably not the force of old but the return to Exeter is a plus; 2-3 over C&D. |
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|PU| (3)  (12/1 -118%)Unblinking |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Unblinking 12/1, Gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) last February and while that wasn't a particularly strong contest, he has found just one too good in deeper races on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts. One for the shortlist. Unlucky at Taunton ten weeks ago, as he might have won but for a late stumble; in the mix. |
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Last week's ready Ludlow scorer SUPERVISOR is 5lb well-in under a 7lb penalty. The veteran should take all of the beating if coping with a quick turnaround and he rates as the one to beat. Bampton Star was far from disgraced on his handicap bow when runner-up to a progress rival over hurdles at Lingfield last month. Jeremy Scott's gelding has a stamp of a chaser and he isn't taken lightly on his fencing debut, while Unblinking also makes some appeal.
Given that SUPERVISOR's racecourse appearances have hitherto been few and far between, it remains to be seen how well he'll cope with this relatively quick turnaround following his wide-margin Ludlow success last week. That said, the 10-y-o looked on good terms with himself that day and he makes plenty of appeal from a handicapping standpoint given that he's 5 lb 'well-in' under a penalty. Chase-debutant Bampton Star, Unblinking and Wind Tor can scrap it out for minor honours.
Supervisor is at risk of bouncing but he holds major claims otherwise. Unexposed BAMPTON STAR is an interesting alternative.
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)  (4/1 +71%)Loverdose |
4/1(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Loverdose 4/1, Won over 2m on the level in France in spring 2022. Well held in a trio of novice hurdles since returning from a long absence but his Flat form offers hope for better now switching to a low-grade handicap. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Flat winner in France; well beaten in novice hurdles but may do better in handicaps. |
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2nd (7)  (13/2 +59%)Queen Of Steel |
13/2(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Queen Of Steel 13/2, Poor maiden on the Flat and just a similar level as a hurdler. Not disgraced at Fontwell (19.2f) 23 days ago and may benefit from this drop back in trip. Return to 2m looks a plus but still seeking first win; 0-15 overall. |
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3rd (6)  (7/2 +0%)My Granny Lily |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) My Granny Lily 7/2, Suited by more patient tactics when off the mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 36 days ago. That race fell apart to an extent but still needs respecting in her follow-up bid from a 5 lb higher mark. Opened her account at Ffos Las last month and may build on that success. |
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4th (3)  (8/1 -78%)Killigarth |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Killigarth 8/1, Comfortably held in a trio of maiden hurdles although showed a bit more than previously at Uttoxeter on most recent outing and further improvement possible on handicap debut. Out of a dual hurdles winner for his stable; likely to improve now handicapping. |
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5th (8)  (66/1 -32%)Parish Star |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Parish Star 66/1, Modest form on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and has made little impact on her completed starts over hurdles. Easy to oppose. Holds weak claims on form; again out of the weights. |
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6th (2)  (16/1 -14%)Inion Tiogair |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Inion Tiogair 16/1, Fair bumper winner but has yet to reach that level over hurdles and has been pulled up on both her starts in handicaps. Subsequent breathing operation needs to have had a positive effect. Inconsistent since her bumper success; had wind surgery since last run. |
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|PU| (1)  (13/8 -95%)Activist |
13/8(-95%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Activist 13/8, Fairly useful on Flat in France and, despite going in snatches, won 6-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) last month. Followed up with something in hand at Taunton (19f) 3 days later, improving and going with far more zest, and looks well in under another penalty. Bids for a quickfire hat-trick; ahead of the assessor despite carrying a double penalty. |
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|PU| (4)  (66/1 -230%)Spice Heaven |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Spice Heaven 66/1, No show in pair of bumpers for Jamie Snowden but shaped better than first time up over hurdles when fifth of 9 in C&D maiden in January. That form isn't solid, though, and she failed to repeat that effort back here last time. Makes handicap bow. Appeared to show some promise over C&D two outings back; handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
My Granny Lily appeared to relish the drop to 2m and return to hurdles when scoring with something in hand at Ffos Las last month, and a 5lb rise in the ratings looks workable for Nigel Hawke's mare. However, ACTIVIST was a touch more impressive when completing a double at Taunton recently and the five-year-old may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair. The Kim Bailey yard seems to have turned a corner, so handicap debutant Killigarth could offer up some value.
ACTIVIST is taking off as a hurdler and looks capable of completing a quick-fire hat-trick. Killigarth showed more than previously at Uttoxeter last time and could up his game further now switched to a handicap, with Ffos Las scorer My Granny Lily also respected.
The hat-trick looks on the cards for ACTIVIST. His closest pursuers may be My Granny Lily and Killigarth.
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.