There were 16 Races on Sunday 22nd December 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Fakenham, 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 (1)  (7/2 +0%)Star Legend |
7/2(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Star Legend 7/2, Course winner, Runner-up twice over hurdles in June but struggled on last two hurdle starts, well-beaten in Huntingdon selling handicap in November and below par again when eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Southwell. Has ran well here so hopes rest on a revival. 2m4f course winner last season but out of form this autumn and has stamina to prove. |
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2nd (2)  (14/1 -40%)Hardy Buck |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hardy Buck 14/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.5f, soft, 28/1) 29 days ago, struggling badly over circuit out. Made the frame in Point-to-Points in Ireland since and back under rules on first start for new yard (previously with the John Joseph Hanlon yard when last seen under Rules). Ex-Irish maiden; placed in two points this autumn; has more to do on this rules return. |
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3rd (5)  (7/1 +13%)Flemen's Tipple |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flemen's Tipple 7/1, Runner-up a few times over hurdles and finally got his head in front over the fences in decisive fashion at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to firm) in May. Possibly amiss given the way he wilted at Warwick (24f) later that month. Last of 4 on return to hurdling (looked rusty) and tongue tie on now. Ran poorly last month, after a break, but on workable mark if back on song here. |
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4th (3)  (5/2 -43%)Faded Fantasy |
5/2(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Faded Fantasy 5/2, Not won since June 2023 but came close on first attempt over fences, closed all the way to the line. Possibly didn't take to cheekpieces on next outing (25 days ago). Interesting back over hurdles with blinkers tried, at a course where yard does well and with former stable jockey aboard. Inconsistent 5yo who is hard to predict but went close over fences two starts ago. |
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5th (9)  (14/1 +22%)Go Fox |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Go Fox 14/1, Course winner. Won over fences in summer 2023 and runner-up twice here (hurdles and fences) last winter. Largely downhill since including when stepped up to 3m on latest chase outing (sixth of 7) at this venue last month. Back over hurdles today and something to prove from out of weights. Twice well beaten here this autumn (hurdle/chase) and 3lb out of the weights today. |
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6th (6)  (16/1 -60%)Ghost Pepper |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ghost Pepper 16/1, From a good family but down the field in 2m Stratford hurdles 4 months apart before finishing last at Hereford 40 days ago. Looks one to improve with time, although step up in trip will be in his favour and betting may offer a guide of what is expected on handicap debut. Twice well beaten since fairly encouraging debut but remains very unexposed; up from 2m. |
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7th (10)  (80/1 -21%)Porridge |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Porridge 80/1, Fourth on sole outing in points but hasn't offered much under Rules, never involved on latest start at Leicester (20.5f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago and up against it once again from out of the handicap. Yet to show any worthwhile form after six hurdling starts (2m-2m7f); 22lb wrong today. |
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|PU| (8)  (15/2 +46%)Tis But A Scratch |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tis But A Scratch 15/2, Remains a maiden after 20 runs. Huntingdon fifth was one of his better efforts but did not back it up when well-beaten at Kempton (24.6f) last month and overall his record is unconvincing. 0-19 over hurdles but possible contender if judged on last month's Huntingdon fifth. |
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|PU| (4)  (16/5 +51%)She Won't Mind |
16/5(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) She Won't Mind 16/5, Raced freely when tailed off sole outing in bumpers and has made little impact in 3 novice hurdles (last seen 50 days ago and well beaten at Ayr). Significantly up in trip on handicap debut following short break, and extra distance could bring about some improvement. Soundly beaten in three novice hurdles (2m-2m4f) but may fare better in handicaps. |
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Although unable to build on his second-placed chase bow at Hereford last month when finishing seventh at the same venue later in the month, FADED FANTASY could be worth chancing reverting to timber. Christian Williams' charge struggled to jump out of the softer ground last time and he may be able to redeem himself in first-time blinkers. Star Legend and Hardy Buck are the dangers.
All of these have something to prove in one way or another, but FADED FANTASY may be the least risky option. If taking to the first-time blinkers, he can enhance his trainer's good record at this venue. She Won't Mind may not have the most inspiring form figures but this is a modest contest, and the step up in trip could bring her into the mix. Star Legend has lost his way of late but the return to the scene of his sole hurdles victory could see him run better.
The tentative selection in this uncompetitive opener is FADED FANTASY, who went close on his chase debut at Hereford two starts ago.
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)  (6/5 +26%)Brave Jen |
6/5(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Brave Jen 6/5, Proved well suited by the emphasis being on speed when off the mark in 12-runner maiden at Sedgefield (17f, good) in November. Creditable second of 3 in Market Rasen handicap since, no extra late on after leading going well 2 out. This sharp track should suit. Beaten in three-runner handicap last time; big player if judged on Sedgefield maiden win. |
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2nd (4)  (6/1 +57%)Ironed Out |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ironed Out 6/1, Has hinted at ability and handicaps provide her with a much more realistic chance. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of her. Struggled in her qualifying races but may fare better in this low-grade handicap. |
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3rd (2)  (7/1 -180%)Uokhun |
7/1(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Uokhun 7/1, Promise when third in mares' novice hurdles over 2m at Wetherby and Hexham on her last 2 starts and rates a likely improver in handicaps. Third in two recent novice races and progress is possible on this handicap debut. |
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|F| (3)  (10/1 +55%)Confidential Gosip |
10/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Confidential Gosip 10/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington but well held in 3 runs for Laura Horsfall. Can only watch at present. Well beaten in first two handicaps (3m2f/2m5f); drops in trip with lots to prove. |
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|PU| (5)  (11/4 -38%)Simply Gorgeous |
11/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Simply Gorgeous 11/4, Fair at best on Flat. Only modest form at best over hurdles but latest Lingfield second of 6 shows she can be competitive from her lowly mark. Second in Lingfield handicap last month; may need genuine good ground, though. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SIMPLY GORGEOUS found only a subsequent winner too strong at Lingfield last month and this looks a suitable opportunity for a breakthrough victory in this sphere. She is fancied to repel chief threat Brave Jen. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a second at Market Rasen and a similar performance should see her get involved. Handicap debutant Uokhun is the pick of the remainder.
Fakenham should play to the strengths of BRAVE JEN who is preferred to Tim Easterby handicap newcomer Uokhun.
Topweight BRAVE JEN looks the one to beat here if judged on her defeat of a subsequent winner in a Sedgefield maiden two starts ago.
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)  (20/1 -43%)Ede'iffs Rock |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ede'iffs Rock 20/1, Consistent sort over hurdles, winning twice, including at Plumpton last month. However, was in the process of running below form switched to fences when falling at the last there 3 weeks ago. Two-time hurdle winner but well held in fourth when final-fence faller on chase debut. |
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2nd (1)  (10/11 +100%)Kosasiempre |
10/11(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Kosasiempre 10/11, Dual 2m 4f hurdle winner at Market Rasen early this summer and proved herself a better chaser than hurdler at the first attempt when confidently ridden to score at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Can defy a 7 lb rise with more to come. Convincing win on chase debut at Leicester; on that evidence a 7lb rise may not stop her. |
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3rd (2)  (4/1 +43%)Melusine De Pail |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Melusine De Pail 4/1, Point winner who showed fair form when placed over hurdles. Decent start to chase career when third at Huntingdon last month and entitled to build on that. Jumped to the left when third on chase debut at Huntingdon; switches to left-handed track. |
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4th (3)  (7/1 -155%)Micronormous |
7/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Micronormous 7/1, Bumper winner but mixed record over hurdles this season after 16 months off. Made a winning start to chase career in weak event over C&D last month and will find this harder. Did it nicely when winning over C&D on second chase and respected despite 6lb rise. |
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5th (5)  (13/2 +13%)Cluain Aodha |
13/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cluain Aodha 13/2, Fair handicap hurdler who belied unflattering odds sent chasing after 15 months off when good third at Uttoxeter early last month. Might have found next run coming too soon so worth another chance. Promising chase debut last month; disappointing since but she's not written off. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
There was a lot to like about the way KOSASIEMPRE scored on her chase debut at Leicester three weeks ago and she rates as one to follow. The six-year-old looked to win with something in hand and she could make light work of a 7lb rise. The biggest threat is last-time-out C&D winner Micronormous, who boasts a similar profile to the selection. Melusine De Pail may fare best of the remainder.
KOSASIEMPRE already looks a better chaser than hurdler after her winning start in this sphere at Leicester and she looks capable of defying a 7 lb rise. Cluain Aodha is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise so is feared most.
Topweight KOSASIEMPRE (nap) made an excellent start to her chasing career at Leicester three weeks ago and can make it 2-2 over fences.
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)  (6/4 +8%)Go West |
6/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Go West 6/4, Bumper winner in March 2023. Shaped as if retaining most of that ability when fifth in 20.5f Plumpton maiden hurdle on return from absence 3 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for that. Respectable hurdle debut three weeks ago following long absence; open to improvement. |
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2nd (6)  (11/8 +100%)Miss Cynthia |
11/8(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Miss Cynthia 11/8, Useful performer on Flat (stays 17f) for Sir Mark Prescott. Bought for 100,000 gns in October. Found a very winnable race on hurdle debut. Classy on the Flat; could be tough to beat if taking to this game at the first attempt. |
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3rd (4)  (15/2 +38%)One Million Dreams |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) One Million Dreams 15/2, Modest form, beaten19 lengths when third in 2m Huntingdon maiden 29 days ago. Up in trip. Likely vulnerable for win purposes again. Has shown some ability (3rd of seven on British debut); has limitations but not ruled out. |
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4th (2)  (25/1 -14%)It's A Mystery |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) It's A Mystery 25/1, Third sole start in points in May but the form doesn't look anything special. The betting should help guide to expectations on hurdle debut. Well-beaten third in British maiden point; may be best watched on his rules debut. |
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|PU| (5)  (7/1 +18%)Minimoonbeam |
7/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Minimoonbeam 7/1, Pether's Moon filly. Dam (h95), maiden hurdler, sister to ungenuine Big Rob and Legal Glory (both fair hurdlers/fairly useful chasers). Newcomer from an excellent yard. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her. Represents up-and-coming trainer who is having excellent season; market may guide on debut. |
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|PU| (3)  (200/1 -100%)Killomeroe |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Killomeroe 200/1, Placed in points but didn't show much in 2 maiden hurdles over the summer (C&D second occasion). Big outsider. Placed in Irish maiden points but didn't show much in May/June on first two hurdle starts. |
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Those with jumping experience don't appear to set a lofty standard, so a chance is taken on MISS CYNTHIA. She progressed to be a very smart performer on the Flat this year, culminating in a creditable fourth in the Prix du Cadran when last seen. On her debut for the Lucy Wadham team, she gets the nod to score on her hurdling bow. Go West should strip fitter for his reappearance fifth at Plumpton earlier this month, while James Owen has his string in good form at present and his newcomer Minimoonbeam is also noteworthy.
If MISS CYNTHIA can translate anything like her Flat ability to hurdles at the first attempt she'll be a very tough nut to crack. Go West is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding James Owen newcomer Minimoonbeam.
The filly MISS CYNTHIA had a poor strike-rate on the Flat but showed strong form and is taken to make a winning start over hurdles.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (5/2 +44%)Samourai One |
5/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Samourai One 5/2, Left his hurdling exploits behind when scoring easily on his Market Rasen chase debut in February. That was decent form (had 3 next-time winners in behind) and he's been back on track lately, so can make his presence felt. Placed on both starts this season (3m2f/3m); contender if this new trip suits. |
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2nd (2)  (8/1 +11%)Fern Hill |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fern Hill 8/1, Ended last term out of sorts and is yet to mount a revival this term. Back up in trip now and mark continues to slide. Very well handicapped on old form but just a respectable fifth on seasonal debut. |
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3rd (4)  (9/1 -50%)Lyrical Genius |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lyrical Genius 9/1, Has an unattractive style but he's well handicapped and made a positive first start for this yard when third at Huntingdon a fortnight ago. Player if he can build on that. Ran quite well on stable debut and remains well handicapped but can't be relied upon. |
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4th (7)  (33/1 -18%)Marettimo |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Marettimo 33/1, Fair handicap chaser who shaped as if retaining his ability after 17 months off when fourth at Fontwell in October. Disappointing since, though. Ran okay in October after long layoff, but has looked out of sorts since. |
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|PU| (8)  (7/2 +13%)Ballyrashane |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ballyrashane 7/2, Left his chase debut form behind when successful over C&D in March and doubled his tally in this sphere at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) in October. Solid showing at Plumpton since and deserves respect after two months off. C&D winner in March and doubled chasing tally with hard-fought success two starts ago. |
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|PU| (1)  (8/1 +33%)Gold Clermont |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gold Clermont 8/1, Better for return when fourth at Plumpton, likely to have finished a lot closer but for a bad mistake 3 out. On a winning mark so she's not taken lightly. Has not fired on either outing this season but won this race by 14l a year ago. |
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|PU| (5)  (10/3 -33%)Jony Max |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jony Max 10/3, Took advantage of reduced mark at Warwick in November and backed it up with a couple of soilid efforts. Has an excellent course record and the step back up in trip will suit, so he's the one to beat. Placed twice since last month's win off much reduced mark; runs this track well. |
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|PU| (3)  (25/1 -108%)Sublime Heights |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sublime Heights 25/1, Yet to to his top form in two runs this autumn, only third of 6 at Plumpton last time. Mark is edging down but has a bit to prove. Regressive 8yo who has developed a tendency to race lazily; first venture beyond 3m2f. |
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JONY MAX is holding his form well and arrives on the back of a couple of staying-on placed efforts. For a yard which tends to excel with these types, this in-form chaser looks the one to side with stepping up in trip off what looks a workable mark. Samourai One wasn't disgraced when finishing runner-up over 3m here last month and another bold bid looks likely. Gold Clermont can also make her presence felt.
JONY MAX is in top form and goes well here, so he's fancied to get his head back in front over a trip that suits him well. Stablemate Ballyrashane is a threat and another solid showing is expected from Samourai One.
Placed twice since exploiting a much reduced mark in early November, JONY MAX is well suited by the C&D and gets the vote.
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)  (8/11 +52%)Zhang Fei |
8/11(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Zhang Fei 8/11, Winner at Newton Abbot (17f) in July and back on track lately, third in a stronger race than this at Taunton last time. Should be able to dominate this and makes most appeal. Won in July and has run well in defeat the last twice, all under Fern O'Brien; key player. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 +0%)Bigz Belief |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bigz Belief 3/1, On a lengthy losing run but has been back in form lately, finding only one too good when second of 5 in a first-time visor at Bangor 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now and he's worthy of respect. On a long losing run but has run well the last twice and can be in the mix. |
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3rd (5)  (12/1 -167%)Sabbathical |
12/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sabbathical 12/1, Scored over fences at Leicester last February and added another chase success to his CV at Bangor (17.4f, good) 2 months later. Absent since (20 months) but he's potentially well handicapped back in this sphere. One to watch in the betting off a reduced mark but he has a hefty absence to defy. |
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|F| (2)  (7/1 -40%)Clinton Lane |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Clinton Lane 7/1, Yet to better modest form in this sphere but managed to double career tally after 5 months off in 7-runner Plumpton novice in October. Solid third under a penalty in similar event at Wincanton since but doesn't appear to have anything in hand. Yet to shine in handicaps but has won two novice hurdles and could have a part to play. |
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|PU| (1)  (14/1 +0%)Chandlers Bay |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chandlers Bay 14/1, Promise earlier in career and, while both outings were sub-par last season, he's worthy of a market check having left Alan King in the 10 months he's been off. Promise in early 2023 but down the field on his two runs last season; makes stable debut. |
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Zhang Fei has made the frame on each of his last two outings and should go well after his third at Taunton last time. However, the drop in trip isn't sure to suit and BIGZ BELIEF is preferred. Barry Brennan's seven-year-old finished just over a length behind Zhang Fei in that Taunton contest, but he is 2lb better off this time and has previously struck over this distance. Clinton Lane is the pick of the remainder.
ZHANG FEI is in good order and finds himself in a less-competitive event than last time so, provided his enthusiasm can be channelled correctly, he can make all at the possible expense of Bigz Belief. Sabbathical has an absence to overcome but is well treated on chase form.
The consistent ZHANG FEI has run well in defeat the last twice and is taken to add to his win at Newton Abbot in July.
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)  (5/1 -43%)Frere D'armes |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Frere D'armes 5/1, Losing run is mounting up but he's back down in class and was beaten only a length at Kempton off this mark 3 starts ago, so not taken lightly with headgear re-fitted. No threat in valuable race last time but has claims if judged on Kempton second in October. |
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2nd (6)  (13/2 +7%)Scene One |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Scene One 13/2, Dual winner (including over C&D) over fences last season and left a poor reappearance at Bangor well behind when good second at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Respected. C&D winner; second to progressive subsequent winner this month; returns here on good mark. |
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3rd (2)  (5/2 +58%)Bashers Reflection |
5/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bashers Reflection 5/2, Improved hurdler last season and much better for seasonal/chase debut when good third at Chepstow last month. Should have more to offer as a chaser. Didn't jump well enough on seasonal/chase debut but last month's Chepstow third was better. |
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|PU| (5)  (9/2 +44%)Planned Paradise |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Planned Paradise 9/2, Perth winner in July but just respectable efforts at best kept busy since. Needs to raise his game. Good third at Cheltenham last month; would appeal more on better ground; still considered. |
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|PU| (7)  (11/4 -38%)Lunar Contact |
11/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lunar Contact 11/4, Fair hurdles form for Alan King in 2022/23. Twice a winner between the flags and on the up over fences, winning a brace of handicaps this autumn. Completed hat-trick back over timber at Southwell and he's a major player again. In-form front-runner who has won his last three; moves up in grade today. |
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|PU| (4)  (12/1 +14%)Captain Speaking |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Captain Speaking 12/1, Completed hat-trick at Fakenham 4 years ago and paid his way in France since, winning 5 times, latest at Durtal in March. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on his belated return to these shores at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago and this test looks more suitable. Well beaten last month, after a layoff, but the return to this C&D will suit. |
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|PU| (3)  (20/1 -208%)Don Alvaro |
20/1(-208%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Don Alvaro 20/1, Left his hurdle form well behind switched to fences, winning a pair of 2½m Wincanton handicaps. Below form at Kempton when last seen on Boxing Day 2 years ago but handicapper has dropped him and he could be ready for top yard. Absent since disappointing run in December 2022 but resumes on a good mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Lunar Contact is in brilliant form and completed a course double two starts ago before scoring over the smaller obstacles at Southwell last time. He holds an obvious chance back over fences, but it may pay to side with BASHERS REFLECTION. Ben Case's seven-year-old finished third in a stronger event than this at Chepstow last month and could take a step forward on only his third chase start. Planned Paradise completes the shortlist.
The thriving LUNAR CONTACT is open to more improvement and is still at the right end of the weights, so he can continue his winning sequence. Don Alvaro looks interesting for his top yard after a 2-year absence, while Captain Speaking can be expected to leave his Cheltenham reappearance behind.
Second to a progressive rival last time, SCENE ONE is now on the same mark as for last season's C&D win.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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