There were 62 Races on Wednesday 1st January 2025 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Catterick, 8 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.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (2/1 +89%)Crac De Megaudais |
2/1(+89%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Crac De Megaudais 2/1, Got back on track when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 69 days ago. Not ruled out in his bid for a maiden victory with hood back on. No improvement for the drop back to class 5 and step up to 2m5f latest; hood back on.. |
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2nd (3)  (14/1 -27%)Siberian Star |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Siberian Star 14/1, Winless since 2021 but he wasn't disgraced after 2 years off on his yard debut when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, soft) 24 days ago. Needs to back it up now. Welsh point winner in May (good); okay fourth at Kelso latest (2m6f, soft); more needed.. |
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3rd (7)  (4/1 -14%)Tara Iti |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Tara Iti 4/1, It's now 13 outings since his last win in 2023 but he is knocking on the door, second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Big shout. Has outrun his mark on each of three consecutive seconds recently (upped to 2m5f latest).. |
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4th (1)  (7/2 +0%)Star Legend |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Star Legend 7/2, Visor on for 1st time in this code when landing 9-runner handicap hurdle here (23.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 7 lb penalty with the headgear again sported. Penalty for last month's 3m win here to contend with; rider has ridden point winners here.. |
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5th (8)  (28/1 -211%)Annie Nail |
28/1(-211%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Annie Nail 28/1, In good nick without winning over fences when last seen out 17 months ago for Alexandra Dunn. Has her fitness to prove back hurdling for a new yard here. Numerous podium finishes in summer 2023 chases, but unseen since; makes stable debut.. |
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6th (6)  (12/1 -243%)Jackeline |
12/1(-243%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jackeline 12/1, Built on earlier promise to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Can make her presence felt despite a 3 lb rise. Just prevailed off 3lb lower at Hereford latest; return to around 2m4f isn't a plus.. |
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7th (9)  (13/2 +19%)Tiny Tantrum |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tiny Tantrum 13/2, Scored at Stratford last April but he's been for 9 months since pulled up in 3m Southwell handicap chase. Needs to hit the ground running on his comeback. Not stood much racing since lowering this mark back in April 2023 (2m7f, heavy).. |
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|PU| (2)  (12/1 -85%)Bigz Belief |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bigz Belief 12/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a respectable second of 5 in handicap hurdle here (16f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Considered now back up in trip with blinkers refitted. Outpaced 7l second here latest, and step back up in trip seems wise; long losing run.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Star Legend notched a second victory at this course when scoring over an extended 2m7f 10 days ago. However, a 7lb penalty and a quick turnaround will make life tougher and the unexposed JACKELINE makes more appeal. Seamus Mullins' mare opened her account at the third time of asking in handicap company at Hereford last month and a 3lb rise could prove to be lenient. Jack The Savage is also noted.
A case can be made for a few of these but TARA ITI rates just the pick of the weights so is taken to gain a deserved victory and end a run of second placings. Recent Hereford scorer Jackeline could emerge as the main danger, although Bigz Belief, Star Legend and Jack The Savage can all have a say too in this competitive handicap.
Winless since June 2023 but running well in defeat of late, TARA ITI can thwart recent course scorer Star Legend's follow-up bid.
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)  (7/2 -27%)Gazette Bourgeoise |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gazette Bourgeoise 7/2, Yet to score in 12 starts over fences and failed to build on promising return when fourth at Leicester (has good record fresh). Career-low mark reduces even more at least. Wind surgery since Leicester disappointment; C&D second before that needs building on.. |
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2nd (2)  (2/1 +50%)Micks Jet |
2/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Micks Jet 2/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who shapes like she'll make a chaser (runner-up completed start in Irish points), so worth a look on chase bow. Does stay 2m4f but hasn't done so of late; pedigree offers hope for the switch to fences.. |
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3rd (5)  (7/2 +13%)Cluain Aodha |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cluain Aodha 7/2, Fair handicap hurdler who belied unflattering odds sent chasing after 15 months off when good third at Uttoxeter but failed to build on that next 2 starts. Habit of jumping right has returned lately; not far behind Lady Jago two runs ago even so.. |
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4th (1)  (9/2 +0%)Getaway Theatre |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Getaway Theatre 9/2, Point winner who was well suited by emphasis on stamina when making a successful hurdle debut over 2¾m at Stratford last term. Well held switched to fences both starts this season, however. Headgear on. Trip and track type fine, but good ground would ask new question; has had wind operation.. |
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|PU| (3)  (13/2 -136%)Lady Jago |
13/2(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lady Jago 13/2, Fair winning hurdler but couldn't replicate that level switched to this sphere last 2 starts. Still, this former point winner looks the part for this discipline and she should do better. Value for wider margin over Cluain Aodha when third at Warwick; 3m looked too far latest.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having shaped better than the bare form when weakening into fourth at Leicester last month, it could be worth chancing GAZETTE BOURGEOISE on the back of a wind procedure. The reapplication of blinkers instead of cheekpieces may also aid her cause. The biggest threat may emerge from Lady Jago, who is returning to her last winning distance. Market support for Micks Jet on her chasing bow would be interesting too.
All of these arrive with something to prove but at least LADY JAGO remains with potential in this sphere so she gets the vote. Gazette Bourgeoise is feared most off a career-low mark.
Assuming the jumping holds, LADY JAGO can be taken to confirm November's Warwick superiority over Cluain Aodha.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (7/4 +42%)Lindy Reilly |
7/4(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lindy Reilly 7/4, Kayf Tara mare who showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles prior to disappointing on her Newbury handicap debut when last seen in March. Back down in trip and needs considering on her return to maiden company. Still to go on from her hurdling debut effort, but this isn't a strong race; rain fine.. |
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2nd (4)  (40/1 -100%)Mohawk Chief |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mohawk Chief 40/1, Fairly useful form on Flat at 2 yrs, though failed to beat a rival on both starts in 2023 and was always behind on Ffos Las hurdling/stable debut 13 days ago. Off for 19 months before compiling a poor jumping display on recent hurdles/stable debut.. |
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3rd (7)  (7/2 -17%)Zafaan |
7/2(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Zafaan 7/2, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) who very much exceeded expectations when third of 13 on his Southwell hurdles debut (15.8f) 16 days ago. That form puts him firmly in the mix. Outran 150-1 odds when third on stable/hurdling debut; chance with a totally clear round.. |
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4th (2)  (9/4 +70%)Ilitch |
9/4(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ilitch 9/4, Showed some promise in bumpers for Stuart Crawford prior to finishing third on completed starts in points and must enter calculations now going hurdling for a yard that has an excellent record at this track. Return to 2m perhaps for the best for now, having not lasted home in bumpers since.. |
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5th (5)  (9/1 +0%)Tarbat Ness |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tarbat Ness 9/1, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 17f), gaining deserved success at Catterick in October. Offered something to work on in the face of a pretty stiff task when sixth of 10 on Huntingdon hurdling bow earlier in the month and may do better. Refusal to settle caught him up late on last month's hurdles debut; rain would be welcome.. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 -47%)Berkshire Lad |
11/1(-47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Berkshire Lad 11/1, Fair form in bumpers, third at Sedgefield on return. Looked a bit short of pace when running to a similar level at Uttoxeter since but is bred to do better over hurdles. Definite appeal for hurdling on paper, and rates a player if consenting to settle better.. |
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7th (9)  (125/1 -89%)Aughnagomaun |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Aughnagomaun 125/1, Little form in varied events on Flat and was pulled up on last month's Huntingdon hurdling debut. Hooded for 1st time. Niece of a Graded USA hurdles winner, but offered little on hurdling debut; hood added.. |
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|PU| (6)  (28/1 -833%)Three Yorkshiremen |
28/1(-833%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Three Yorkshiremen 28/1, Fair performer on Flat, stays 1¼m and ran to a similar level when second of 5 sole hurdles run in November. Well held on most recent Flat outing but may do better in this sphere. Entitled to be more competitive than on Flat return; okay second on only hurdles run.. |
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|PU| (3)  (125/1 -1150%)Kodi Red |
125/1(-1150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kodi Red 125/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 6f), successful in October, ran poorly last 2 starts. Stamina an obvious concern now switching to this discipline for a new yard. Four-time sprint winner; yet to race beyond 7f, so stamina concerns inevitably abound.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Although she was underwhelming when coming home in 11th in the EBF Mares Final at Newbury in March last year, LINDY REILLY was a bit too keen over that extended 2m4f trip. The Dan Skelton-trained mare is worth another chance dropping to maiden company over 2m. Zafaan offered plenty to work with on his third-placed hurdles bow at Southwell last month and is feared most, ahead of Ilitch.
ZAFAAN very much exceeded expectations when third of 13 on his recent Southwell hurdles debut and, in an ordinary-looking maiden, a reproduction of that form could be enough to see him come out on top. Lindy Reilly disappointed on her Newbury handicap debut when last seen but had shown promise prior to that and is respected back in calmer waters, while Ilitch needs a market check now setting out over hurdles for a yard which has a fine record at this track.
Should he settle better, BERKSHIRE LAD could be the one to capitalise if Lindy Reilly still can't get back on track.
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 +50%)Malago Rose |
2/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Malago Rose 2/1, Produced a career best in first-time cheekpieces to open account in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) in June. However, she hasn't managed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, beaten a fair way when fifth of 10 on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow. Lost a shoe when well supported on debut for this trainer last month; may be more to come.. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 -17%)Lady's Present |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lady's Present 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who looked all at sea a long way out back from almost 2 years off at Carlisle in October. However, she showed the benefit of that pipe-opener when fourth of 13 at Catterick (19.3f, good) last month and will be a threat if able to at least reproduce that form. Has shown glimpses of ability; not ruled out each-way but needs improvement to win.. |
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3rd (6)  (12/1 +25%)Regally Blonde |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Regally Blonde 12/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland but yet to match that level over hurdles. No show back on the level in first-time blinkers (discarded here; cheekpieces refitted) at Wolverhampton recently and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Best form would give her a chance; bit to prove after being well beaten last twice.. |
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4th (7)  (12/1 +40%)Extra Cover |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Extra Cover 12/1, Hasn't offered much in a bumper nor 4 starts over hurdles, most recently pulled up early on when upped to 3m for her handicap debut at Ludlow. Yet to get competitive, including on handicap debut latest; more needed.. |
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5th (2)  (9/1 -80%)Hurst Hill |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hurst Hill 9/1, Placed in a couple of mares' novice events at Newton Abbot during the summer (both at around 17f) and produced much her best effort since switched to handicaps when third over 21.8f at Fontwell last month. Possibilities if able to build on that off the same mark here. Similar effort to latest would give her each-way claims; will need improvement to win.. |
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|PU| (3)  (15/8 -70%)Barra Blue |
15/8(-70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Barra Blue 15/8, Promise on first of 2 starts in bumpers and, as the market suggested she would (sent off at 11/8), she left her maiden form in this sphere well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Leicester (20.5f, heavy). 6 lb rise tolerable and there could be more to come. Up 6lb for her Leicester win but if she ran close to that level she'd be tough to beat.. |
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|PU| (8)  (16/1 +36%)Misting |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Misting 16/1, Little promise in bumpers and similar story over hurdles so far. Readily passed over. Well held in all six starts; not seen since June; returns to action with plenty to prove.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BARRA BLUE looked a different proposition when stepped up to 2m4f on her handicap bow at Leicester and a 6lb rise is unlikely to anchor Fergal O'Brien's mare. Malago Rose is worth another chance after disappointing on her first run for Neil Mulholland at Ludlow, while Hurst Hill could have more to offer after her third at Fontwell last month.
Having improved when scoring on her handicap bow at Leicester, BARRA BLUE is taken to follow up here with a 6 lb rise in the weights unlikely to be enough to stop in her tracks. Lady's Present showed some spark on her second run following a lengthy absence and she is second choice ahead of Hurst Hill and Malago Rose.
There was definite improvement from BARRA BLUE (nap) at Leicester and she is taken to back that up with another win.
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)  (9/4 -13%)One Last Glance |
9/4(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) One Last Glance 9/4, Belatedly off the mark in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) on return. Respectable placed efforts both starts over fences subsequently, that despite making mistakes and he's a player if brushing up his jumping. Better back on soft ground latest, though mistakes were again evident; gains cheekpieces.. |
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2nd (1)  (10/3 +52%)Brother Boris |
10/3(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Brother Boris 10/3, Showed ability in a bumper and similar story in maiden hurdles. Is a chaser on looks but easy to back and he ultimately finished well held when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Have to hope the cheekpieces help tease out resources longer; half-sister won twice here.. |
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3rd (3)  (7/1 -40%)Birdman Bob |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Birdman Bob 7/1, Hurdles winner who showed benefit of his reappearance when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Pulled up sole previous try over fences though he had excuses then and he may yet have more to offer in this sphere. Back on track at Plumpton latest; more in his favour here than on one previous chase run.. |
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4th (5)  (11/2 +39%)Boleyn Boy |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Boleyn Boy 11/2, Modest winning hurdler (at 25f) but not matched that level in pair of chase starts this winter, eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 23 days ago. Mark is easing all the time but he needs to show more before becoming of interest. Anonymous chase effort latest, but now finds himself 5lb below mark of 3m1f hurdles win.. |
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5th (6)  (17/2 +15%)Fromposttopillar |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fromposttopillar 17/2, Poor form over hurdles and hasn't fared any better in this sphere so far, off 4 months prior to finishing a distant third of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f) in November. Yard look to hold much stronger claims with One Last Glance. Remote, inherited third at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) latest and plenty more needed.. |
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6th (2)  (4/1 -100%)Hardy Buck |
4/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hardy Buck 4/1, Out of sorts for Shark Hanlon during early summer but placed in a couple of points prior to an encouraging yard debut effort when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces go on back over fences and he's one to consider. Hasn't quite lasted home in two points and a 3m hurdle here of late; cheekpieces may help.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HARDY BUCK was runner-up here over hurdles just before Christmas and the combination of first-time cheekpieces and a switch back to the larger obstacles may see the gelding go one better. One Last Glance has to enter calculations based on his Ffos Las second in November, while Birdman Bob appears best of the remainder after finishing fourth over timber at Plumpton when last seen.
ONE LAST GLANCE surely has a race of this nature within his grasp if cutting out the mistakes and he earns the vote on the back of his Ffos Las second 6 weeks ago with cheekpieces now enlisted. Hardy Buck shaped encouragingly over hurdles for his new yard recently and is a player with a repeat back over larger obstacles. Birdman Bob is another not ruled out.
Trappy, but perhaps BIRDMAN BOB can prove this course a better fit than the Exeter of his chase debut. Brother Boris is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (7/1 +30%)Pearly Island |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pearly Island 7/1, Dual hurdles scorer who opened chase account in March. Ran up to his best on comeback at Warwick (20f) but didn't back that up when sixth of 8 in a handicap chase at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Return to smaller obstacles and first-time visor needs to spark some improvement. Could be competitive back over hurdles; visored (has won in cheekpieces); not written off.. |
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2nd (9)  (14/1 -100%)Godot |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Godot 14/1, A fair winning hurdler/chaser. Can race on and off the bridle but was on a going day when capitalising on falling handicap mark. landing 6-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, Tougher assignment today. Won at Lingfield (2m3f, soft; front pair clear) latest; up 5lb; competitive.. |
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3rd (5)  (6/1 -100%)Secret Des Dieux |
6/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Secret Des Dieux 6/1, Fair form in bumpers and left hurdles bow well behind 6 months on when winning 6-runner novice hurdle here (16f, good to soft) in November, overcoming mistakes. Jumped much better when stepped up in trip at Hereford (19.7f) winning in the manner of a horse worthy of a step up in grade. Big player. Seeking hat-trick after wins on good to soft here (2m) and at Hereford (2m3f); respected.. |
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4th (4)  (8/1 +27%)An Bradan Feasa |
8/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) An Bradan Feasa 8/1, Fairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner last season. Creditable couple of efforts to start this season but disappointed in first-time cheekpieces and tongue tie at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) earlier this month. Headgear retained and steps up in distance, but not obviously well handicapped. Respectable efforts in handicaps without winning; slipping to a competitive mark.. |
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|PU| (6)  (6/4 +63%)Bluegrass |
6/4(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bluegrass 6/4, Twice had a wind operation, latest before comeback run this season. Left that well behind when making it 2-2 at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces in November. Put his fitness to good use when following up at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) and respected in bid for a hat-trick. Dual course winner who won at Huntingdon latest; should stay this trip; up 6lb; player.. |
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|PU| (1)  (16/5 +47%)Royal Way |
16/5(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Royal Way 16/5, Winner on Flat in France and took very well to hurdling, completing a hat-trick in 2m Ascot handicap in March. Well beaten in the Greatwood this campaign but ran better in decent handicap fourth of 6 in at Sandown (16f, heavy) 25 days ago. Step up in trip needs to bring about improvement, though. Useful performer at about 2m in 4yo company; drops in grade; up in trip; interesting.. |
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|PU| (3)  (16/1 -100%)Balboa |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Balboa 16/1, Fair maiden on Flat who opened account in juvenile hurdle at Chepstow last autumn. Ended the last campaign and started the current with good runner-up efforts in competitive 2m handicaps and not disgraced in conditions race (fifth of 8, Cheltenham) 67 days ago. Went in snatches so up in trip now. Often competitive in handicaps but more exposed than most and needs improvement to score.. |
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|PU| (7)  (40/1 -264%)Young Merlin |
40/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Young Merlin 40/1, Multiple Flat/hurdles winner. Best run in this sphere came when second of 12 at Cartmel (17f, soft) in August. Tried over fences this season but hasn't looked a natural chaser. Back hurdling now which should suit him better but pitched into a competitive enough event. Back on last winning mark; may appreciate return to hurdles after disappointing in chases.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
SECRET DES DIEUX made every yard of the running over an extended 2m3f at Hereford on his latest outing and now makes his handicap debut. James Owen's charge could have lots more to offer on only his fourth start in this sphere and can defy his opening mark of 118. Bluegrass accounted for his nearest rival by just over four lengths at Huntingdon last time and should go well off 6lb higher. Godot is another to keep an eye on.
SECRET DES DIEUX represents a powerful yard and should be the type to take this step up in class in his stride, having looked a useful prospect when scoring at Hereford last time. Stablemate Hecouldbetheone is respected in a first-time visor, as is course-specialist Bluegrass, while Balboa isn't dismissed now up in trip.
This looks good opportunity for ROYAL WAY, who has been keeping useful company and now drops in class.
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)  (13/8 +35%)Court Cian |
13/8(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Court Cian 13/8, Still on the up for his current yard, having won easily at Uttoxeter (20f) in November, he lost nothing in defeat when supported in the market and only just denied when second of 8 at Doncaster (19.4f) 19 days ago. Shaped like a step up in trip would suit that day and big player now tackling 3m. Nearly followed up Uttoxeter win at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) latest; up 3lb; player.. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 -27%)Ted's Friend |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ted's Friend 7/1, Has run with credit last two runs (ridden positively), latest when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good) 50 days ago. Should run his race but place claims might be his best hope in a stronger contest. Consistent on his last three starts and is a likely player if able to hold that form.. |
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3rd (2)  (16/1 +0%)Morfee |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Morfee 16/1, At least as good as ever having another try at chasing last season, making it 2 wins from his final 3 starts when successful at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in January. However two starts this season have been disappointing, pulled up over fences and hurdles, and something to prove now. Pulled up on both starts this term and reverts to hurdles with a bit to prove.. |
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4th (4)  (5/1 +38%)For Gina |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) For Gina 5/1, Excellent record of two victories and a second from three starts here. Ran better than the result at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) latest, in contention 3 out and not given hard time. Yard is flying and everything seems to be pointing towards an improved showing today. C&D winner; each-way claims on best form but needs to be much better than last two starts.. |
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5th (7)  (10/1 -43%)Flemen's Tipple |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Flemen's Tipple 10/1, Serial runner-up over hurdles and finally got his head in front over the fences at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to firm) in May. Disappointed in two starts after (including seasonal comeback) but shaped better in first time tongue-tie over C&D (third of 9) 10 days ago. This looks a tougher test today. Under 6l third over C&D (with tongue-tie added) latest; not written off.. |
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|PU| (1)  (4/1 -60%)Magical Arthur |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Magical Arthur 4/1, Continues to progress, outstanding recent record reading 3 wins and 3 seconds from last 6 starts, Latest second in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 5/2) 16 days ago could have easily been a victory with a better jump at the last and should go well again today. In cracking form since the autumn; up 2lb for latest Southwell second; player.. |
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|PU| (6)  (9/1 -50%)Technology |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Technology 9/1, Fair maiden hurdler. Good start for new yard when second in 20.5f Wexford handicap in August. Not in same form when sixth at Killarney 5 weeks later. Freshened up (87-day break) and represents a stable who generally do well with horses they bring over (11/1 second at Doncaster with latest runner). Second twice in hurdles at about 2m4f; below par at Killarney latest but not written off.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MAGICAL ARTHUR continues to be in brilliant form after once again finishing in the top two at Southwell last time, and he is only 2lb higher for that second-placed effort. Jennie Candish's charge sports first-time blinkers, which might eke out further improvement. Court Cian hit the woodwork in this grade at Doncaster latest and should give a good account off a 3lb higher rating. Of the remainder, Flemen's Tipple makes the most appeal.
With the stable among the winners and signs of encouragement last time out, it might pay to be with FOR GINA at a track where she has a good record. Court Cian is unexposed at this trip and is a big danger, while it would be foolish to discount Magical Arthur who has been the model of consistency.
The suggestion is COURT CIAN, who now looks to be improving and may be able to get back to winning ways despite a 3lb rise.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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