There were 21 Races on Monday 25th March 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Huntingdon, 6 races at Exeter, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (10/3 +0%) Joe Cotton |
10/3(+0%) | (8) Joe Cotton 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who hasn't improved in handicap hurdles over further the last twice. Dual point winner bred to do better over fences though and yard in form. Could take a hand. Soundly beaten in both handicap hurdles but this point winner could relish chasing switch. |
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2nd (6) (7/2 -17%) Time To Bite |
7/2(-17%) | (6) Time To Bite 7/2, Off the mark from a subsequent winner in C&D handicap in December and has continued in form, coming clear unchallenged in refitted blinkers at Plumpton 4 weeks ago. Hit with a 10 lb rise in tougher race now. Inconsistent but has easily made all on two of his last four starts, including C&D. |
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3rd (10) (10/1 +29%) Watchoutitscookie |
10/1(+29%) | (10) Watchoutitscookie 10/1, Won Wincanton handicap hurdle over this trip a year ago but been tricky to catch right and has a bit on his plate now chasing. Modest strike-rate and tailed off over hurdles last time but not discounted on chase debut. |
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4th (2) (10/1 +0%) Samtara |
10/1(+0%) | (2) Samtara 10/1, Seems to have lost his way this season, disappointing again back over fences at Hereford last month having attracted support. Hood left off. Well treated on last spring's good hurdle form but he's never really convinced over fences. |
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|PU| (1) (9/2 -35%) Moorland Rambler |
9/2(-35%) | (1) Moorland Rambler 9/2, Appreciated the test of stamina when winning a 17f handicap hurdle here last winter. Not without promise on 2 of his 3 chase starts this campaign but he does needs to shrug off a slightly lesser display back from a break at Wincanton (20f) last month. Possibilities down in class. Encouraging run here two starts ago and he could bounce back with a big run now back here. |
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|PU| (5) (11/2 +8%) Rajjamataz |
11/2(+8%) | (5) Rajjamataz 11/2, Maiden who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests sent chasing at Leicester (20f, heavy) 9 weeks ago, paying late on for making his effort earlier than ideal. Given a break since and player off 2 lb lower. Ran well on chase debut at Leicester in Jan; could be aided by this slightly shorter trip. |
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|PU| (3) (11/1 -100%) Birdman Bob |
11/1(-100%) | (3) Birdman Bob 11/1, Won 2m novice handicap hurdle at Plumpton in November and good efforts when completing there since under this rider, including over further. No reason why he won't prove just as effective over fences and one to note in first-time cheekpieces. Running well over hurdles at Plumpton; major player if good form continues on chase debut. |
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|PU| (4) (22/1 -10%) Grey D'alco |
22/1(-10%) | (4) Grey D'alco 22/1, Winning pointer who made the frame on a couple of occasions over hurdles last season. However, dropped away as if one with problems both starts over fences in November and off since. Promise earlier in career but has struggled in handicaps (over fences the last twice). |
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|PU| (9) (22/1 +67%) Meranti |
22/1(+67%) | (9) Meranti 22/1, Little impact over hurdles for current yard but has fallen plenty in the weights ahead of this first go chasing. Tailed off/pulled up in his three handicap hurdles; now goes chasing. |
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|PU| (7) (40/1 -21%) Wotastunner |
40/1(-21%) | (7) Wotastunner 40/1, Has completed just once over hurdles, fourth of 16 in a first-time visor in maiden here (18.5f, heavy) on New Year's Day. Plenty more needed quickly sent chasing. Very lightly raced 7yo who was pulled up on handicap hurdle debut; now goes chasing. |
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TIME TO BITE bounced back to winning ways with an impressive display at Plumpton last month, and going back up in trip should not inconvenience this previous C&D scorer. The son of Scorpion went up 10lb for that recent victory but he is readily preferred to the consistent Birdman Bob, who makes his chase debut after finishing runner-up over hurdles on three of his last four starts. Rajjamataz and Samtara have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Dual point winner JOE COTTON could leave his previous form under Rules behind now switched to chasing and might be worth chancing. Rajjamataz shaped with some promise first time up in this sphere at Leicester and is one to note. Birdman Bob is also on the shortlist, although Time To Bite might be vulnerable after a 10 lb hit for Plumpton.
The return to Exeter should suit MOORLAND RAMBLER and he can get off the mark over fences over what looks to be his optimum trip.
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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I'm Too Tired |
(6) (10/3 +5%)10/3(+5%) | (6) I'm Too Tired 10/3, Breakthrough success in this sphere came at Sedgefield in January but trailed in last of 8 on the Flat a month later and similarly poor back hurdling at Warwick recently. He's the pick of the weights now eased in grade with headgear refitted but it's not hard to have reservations. Below par the last twice but won at Sedgefield in January; possible contender. |
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1st (3) (11/8 +45%) Foxey |
11/8(+45%) | (3) Foxey 11/8, Off the mark over hurdles in a selling handicap at Newton Abbot in October. Added to his tally when opening chase account at the second attempt at Lingfield on penultimate start and while his good run of form came to a halt back hurdling last time, he's dangerous to discount in this grade. Tailed off latest but on heavy; 2 wins towards end of 2023; leading claims if back on song. |
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2nd (1) (10/3 -11%) Hard Rain |
10/3(-11%) | (1) Hard Rain 10/3, Plenty of decent efforts to his name in this sphere and over fences for previous yards in Ireland. Hasn't shown much in a couple of handicap hurdles for new yard since returning from a break, though, and needs to bounce back in a major way with cheekpieces refitted/eased in grade here. Strong claims on last year's Irish form and this drop in grade could trigger a revival. |
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3rd (7) (10/3 +72%) Mermaids Cave |
10/3(+72%) | (7) Mermaids Cave 10/3, Half-a-dozen starts when trained on the other side of the pond yielded just one effort worthy of note, namely when runner-up in a Perth novice in September (well beaten by the winner). Still, she's well worth a second look in the betting on debut for new connections at this level. Ex-Irish who has shown some ability; makes stable debut; others are more compelling. |
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4th (2) (9/2 -50%) Nick The Greek |
9/2(-50%) | (2) Nick The Greek 9/2, Caused a surprise on first run since leaving Olly Murphy when landing a weak novice at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) last month, belying odds of 40/1 in the process. Will need to build on that in order to follow up in this contest but he's unexposed and may well have more to offer. Lightly raced 5yo who won on last month's stable debut; major player if confirming promise. |
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5th (5) (50/1 -100%) Far Away West |
50/1(-100%) | (5) Far Away West 50/1, Unseated sole start in points and beaten a county mile on Rules debut in a Cork bumper for Josh Halley last spring. Difficult to make case for her starting out over hurdles for new yard here. Hood applied. Showed little last March on first two starts (point/bumper) and absent since. |
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6th (8) (80/1 +20%) My Mate Polly |
80/1(+20%) | (8) My Mate Polly 80/1, No promise in bumpers and her 2 starts over hurdles. Well beaten at triple-figure odds on all three starts and is very hard to fancy. |
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The Jennie Candlish stable has been going well of late and this looks like an ideal opportunity for I'M TOO TIRED to regain the winning thread. A taking winner at Sedgefield in January over further, the four-year-old has been disappointing in both subsequent starts (one on the Flat at Southwell) but should appreciate stepping back up in trip and looks capable of bouncing back against the likes of Hard Rain and Foxey, who scored on his sole outing over this distance at Newton Abbot last October.
While it wasn't much of a race in which NICK THE GREEK made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell, he at least arrives here on an apparent upward curve whereas pretty much all of his rivals have a bit to prove for one reason or another. Foxey and Mermaids Cave are tentatively nominated as the main dangers, largely owing to the fact that it's hard to find plausible excuses for the recent poor form shown by Hard Rain and I'm Too Tired.
The Olly Murphy-trained FOXEY won twice towards the end of last year and gets the nod ahead of lightly raced 5yo Nick The Greek.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (11/1 -69%) Jupiter Allen |
11/1(-69%) | (1) Jupiter Allen 11/1, Fair 2m winning hurdler last season but produced a very laboured effort on his handicap debut at Wincanton in January. Back on track when third in novice at Taunton (19f, good to soft) just under 7 weeks ago and he could hit the frame again. Down the field in sole handicap but back on song at Taunton last time & could be involved. |
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2nd (2) (5/2 +17%) Mahland |
5/2(+17%) | (2) Mahland 5/2, Off the mark in points at the second attempt last April and left previous efforts behind reverted to front running in the face of support when finishing runner-up in novice at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) last month, relishing the longer trip. In the mix with a repeat sent handicapping. Clear runner-up in Ludlow maiden last month and brings potential to this handicap debut. |
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|PU| (4) (3/1 +25%) Sun Joy |
3/1(+25%) | (4) Sun Joy 3/1, French Flat winner who back in cheekpieces, opened his account over hurdles in 15-runner handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) a couple of months ago, edging ahead home turn and responding well. Nudged up just 3 lb and fancied to be involved again. Was wearing cheekpieces for first time in Britain when winning at Huntingdon; on shortlist. |
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|PU| (3) (7/2 +30%) Letthedustsettle |
7/2(+30%) | (3) Letthedustsettle 7/2, Came good over hurdles at the fifth attempt at Catterick (2m) in January and easily defied a penalty at the same C&D 9 days later. Gave something like his running once again when third at Plumpton (25f, soft) 3 weeks ago and he's a leading candidate back down in trip. Progressive over 1m7f/2m1f; didn't quite see out 3m1f last time; this trip could be ideal. |
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|PU| (5) (12/1 -20%) Maximum Effort |
12/1(-20%) | (5) Maximum Effort 12/1, Just a handful of starts under Rules and took a step forward on his qualifying run when third of 7 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) last month. Possibilities now handicapping upped a little in trip. Kept on for third over 2m3f last time; this longer trip could suit on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (6) (17/2 -70%) Royal Defender |
17/2(-70%) | (6) Royal Defender 17/2, Point winner who left his hurdling debut form behind refitted with a tongue strap when third in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (2m) in November. Tailed off in much stronger company at Cheltenham since and now sent handicapping upped in trip. Headgear on. 3m point winner; patchy rules form but open to improvement now up in trip on h'cap debut. |
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|PU| (7) (17/2 +39%) Annie Express |
17/2(+39%) | (7) Annie Express 17/2, £35,000 buy after easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt. Backed up what she was showing on hurdling debut when second at Exeter in December but failed to get home at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) since, finishing tired. Worth a market glance on handicap debut. Handicap newcomer; faded at Ludlow (3m) but promising second over this C&D previously. |
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This can go the way of MAHLAND, who showed up well for a long way over further at Ludlow last month before being worn down late in the day. The combination of making his handicap debut and dropping in trip can see the six-year-old get off the mark at the main expense of Sun Joy, who has a 3lb rise to overcome for a determined success at Plumpton in January. The consistent Letthedustsettle and Maximum Effort are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Cases can be made for several, but the vote goes to ROBINSVILLE, who is yet to get his head in front but his recent fourth at Taunton following a breathing operation was more promising and that should have blown away any cobwebs. Things have really clicked with Letthedustsettle in recent months so he's put forward as the main threat, with Sun Joy and Jupiter Allen rounding off the shortlist.
This trip could prove ideal for LETTHEDUSTSETTLE, who retains potential. Handicap newcomer Maximum Effort is feared most.
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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Homme D'un Soir |
(4) (7/1 -27%)7/1(-27%) | (4) Homme D'un Soir 7/1, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Stuart Crawford in his prime. Placed twice in handicap hurdles for new yard this winter but he needs to shrug off a poor run at Plumpton last month. Well beaten last time but two encouraging runs previously and he's not discounted. |
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1st (1) (4/7 +59%) Classic Maestro |
4/7(+59%) | (1) Classic Maestro 4/7, Progressive over hurdles, winning 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter/Newcastle at the start of the year. Another good run switched to fences at Lingfield last month and the one to beat back hurdling. Kicked off 2024 with hurdling double and good second on chase debut since; leading claims. |
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2nd (3) (5/2 -25%) Pirates' Tale |
5/2(-25%) | (3) Pirates' Tale 5/2, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers. Left his 18.5f course hurdle debut fourth behind when winning a C&D maiden 17 days ago. His opening handicap mark isn't obviously generous but an unexposed profile suggests he can do better. Won C&D maiden recently and this very lightly raced 6yo could continue to progress. |
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3rd (5) (17/2 -55%) Another Folly |
17/2(-55%) | (5) Another Folly 17/2, Runner-up both starts in points. Fair form on the second of 3 hurdle starts before Christmas. Switches to handicaps after a break. One to note in the betting. Only five and he's a possible improver now tackling a handicap; watch the betting. |
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4th (2) (22/1 -38%) Now Or Never |
22/1(-38%) | (2) Now Or Never 22/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but pulled up in 2 handicap hurdles for current yard. Needs the refitting of the tongue strap he wore in France to help spark a revival. Pulled up on both British runs but return of tongue-tie may be key for dual French winner. |
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PIRATES' TALE showed a likeable attitude when justifying market support to score over C&D earlier this month, pulling clear with the runner-up, and now pitched into a handicap for the first time with conditions to suit, he may prove tough to stop. The consistent Classic Maestro heads the dangers, but arrives 6lb above his last winning mark and that asks a question of him. The unexposed Another Folly may bounce back from being pulled up in extreme conditions at Ffos Las in December and he looks capable of making his presence felt on his handicap debut off an opening mark of 107.
This looks a good opportunity for CLASSIC MAESTRO to land a third handicap hurdle win of the year. Recent C&D maiden winner Pirates' Tale can give him most to think about.
The fine form of CLASSIC MAESTRO (nap) can continue with his third win of 2024. C&D maiden winner Pirates' Tale could be a danger.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (7/4 +13%) Bampton Star |
7/4(+13%) | (6) Bampton Star 7/4, Has shown improved form sent handicapping this year, in first-time cheekpieces when winning on his chase debut at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Showed a good attitude last time and he's a major player with more still to offer. Won on recent chase debut over C&D and a 6lb rise may not stop this unexposed 7yo. |
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2nd (3) (6/4 +55%) Gingerbred |
6/4(+55%) | (3) Gingerbred 6/4, Off the mark over fences in handicap at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) in February, form which is proving strong, and again ran well when second at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Respected in his current form. Course hurdles winner who has been in top form over fences the last twice; solid contender. |
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3rd (2) (6/1 -20%) Roger Rarebit |
6/1(-20%) | (2) Roger Rarebit 6/1, Has benefited from the application of a visor, successful over hurdles at Ffos Las last January and making a winning seasonal/chase debut at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in November. Bled when pulled up next time, but it still remains early days for him over fences. Impressed on chase debut then bled from the nose when pulled up early at Market Rasen. |
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|PU| (1) (8/1 +33%) Haut Folin |
8/1(+33%) | (1) Haut Folin 8/1, Forged clear to land a gamble at Ffos Las on return and placed on his next 3 outings, running well when third at Fontwell (26f) in February. However, run of good form halted when pulled up last time, so bounce back now called for. Pulled up at Wincanton recently but in pretty good form previously and could bounce back. |
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|PU| (5) (11/1 +8%) Haldon Hill |
11/1(+8%) | (5) Haldon Hill 11/1, Enjoyed a successful campaign in 2022/23, recording a trio of victories at up to 3m. Hasn't been in the same form so far this season, though possibly still needed the run when pulled up on his latest outing. Back down to his last winning mark as a result. Second in this last year off 5lb higher; check betting, but he's struggled this season. |
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The class-dropping GINGERBRED won cosily over 3m on his penultimate start, prior to bumping into an in-form rival when finishing second over 3m1f at Wincanton most recently, and off 5lb higher than his last winning mark, he gets the nod to return to the winner's enclosure. The hat-trick seeking Born At Midnight can give the selection most to think about, although a 9lb hike for his recent Plumpton success demands more of him, while Bampton Star scored narrowly in a C&D handicap when sporting cheekpieces for the first time (retained) and he can make his presence felt off 6lb higher.
BAMPTON STAR took another step forward when making a successful start over fences at this C&D last time, staying on well to get the better of a last-time-out winner, and he can follow up with further progress to come. He is taken to see off the challenge of another in-form pair, with Gingerbred next on the list ahead of Born At Midnight.
Preference is for unexposed 7yo BAMPTON STAR, who is taken to make it 2-2 over fences following his recent chase debut win over C&D.
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) (8/1 +33%) Drop Flight |
8/1(+33%) | (5) Drop Flight 8/1, Placed 4 times in hunter chases last season but hasn't been in the same form this term, beaten 12¾ lengths into third behind the reopposing Haven't Time at Southwell (3m, heavy) last time. Good hunter chase form last spring but hasn't hit the same heights this season. |
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2nd (3) (11/8 +21%) Yippee Ki Yay |
11/8(+21%) | (3) Yippee Ki Yay 11/8, Four-time point winner who made a successful start to his hunter career over C&D (heavy) last week, pulling well clear of the only other finisher. This is a deeper race but he has the potential for better. Won over C&D last Tuesday; tougher task today but this 6yo could have more to offer. |
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3rd (2) (6/1 +14%) Haven't Time |
6/1(+14%) | (2) Haven't Time 6/1, Winning pointer who stepped up plenty on his Taunton reappearance when getting off the mark under Rules in 3m Southwell hunter (heavy) 3 weeks ago. This looks a slightly better race. Won hunter chase at Stratford; others underperformed, but he can give another good account. |
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4th (4) (28/1 -40%) Cooldine Bog |
28/1(-40%) | (4) Cooldine Bog 28/1, Showed he's still capable of fair form when 8 lengths third in 3m Fakenham hunter last month. Third when badly hampered and unseated 3 out at Leicester since. Looks vulnerable in this company. Has run okay in two recent hunter chases but this 11yo needs something extra today. |
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|PU| (1) (13/8 -95%) The Wolf |
13/8(-95%) | (1) The Wolf 13/8, Temperamental sort but he has a useful level of ability, finishing a creditable third of 9 in 22.5f Leicester handicap on last start in January. Sets the form standard on hunter debut. Not easy to win with but this useful handicapper has stand-out form claims. |
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YIPPEE KI YAY put his best foot forward when running out a ready winner over C&D on his Rules debut last week and he is tough to oppose on that evidence. The Wolf looks ready for this step back up in trip after running on well into third over an extended 2m6f at Leicester last time, but his jumping still leaves something to be desired. Haven't Time certainly stripped fitter for his reappearance effort in February when scoring in this sphere at Southwell last month and he cannot be overlooked in a bid to bring up a double.
THE WOLF may not have many wins to his name over fences but has regularly produced useful performances, including this winter, and he's the one to beat on form now switching to hunters. Last week's easy C&D scorer Yippee Ki Yay can follow him home.
The Wolf holds stand-out form claims but isn't easy to win with and it may pay to side with the unexposed 6yo YIPPEE KI YAY.
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