There were 45 Races on Saturday 17th February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 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 (4)  (8/1 -33%)Stainsby Girl |
8/1(-33%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stainsby Girl 8/1, Excellent start for this yard last season, winning 3 times. Good second in 2m2f Haydock handicap in November and faced a stiff task in Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 21 days ago. Considered. Below best elsewhere the last twice but good record here and no surprise to see a big run. |
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2nd (1)  (18/1 -50%)Coquelicot |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Coquelicot 18/1, Added to her tally when making all in 3m Kempton listed race in November and not disgraced in a first-time visor when fourth of 5 in Grade 2 event at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on now and not discounted. Listed winner at Kempton in November but soundly beaten the last twice; has to bounce back. |
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3rd (2)  (1/2 +32%)You Wear It Well |
1/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) You Wear It Well 1/2, Really likeable mare who landed Grade 2 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival last spring. Made all in Wetherby listed event on her return and posted a good second of 5 in Grade 2 at Doncaster last time. Player. Two-time Grade 2 winner who ran well last time and has leading claims under a 4lb penalty. |
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4th (3)  (50/1 +38%)Artemis Kimbo |
50/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Artemis Kimbo 50/1, Fair winning novice hurdler last season who showed her first form over fences when landing 3-runner event at Leicester. Came in last of three there last time so more is needed back in this sphere. Hurdle/chase winner, including on heavy ground, but looks outclassed in today's company. |
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|F| (5)  (3/1 -9%)Windtothelightning |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Windtothelightning 3/1, Has made a very good start to her hurdles career, improving again to bag 2m4f Wetherby handicap on her return. Very good fourth off a 12 lb higher mark at Cheltenham since so she's firmly in the picture. Lightly raced 6yo with very healthy strike-rate & she could continue to improve; respected. |
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Cheltenham Festival heroine YOU WEAR IT WELL bounced back from her Fighting Fifth performance at Sandown when tackling 3m for the first time at Doncaster, where she filled the runner-up spot behind Marie's Rock. Jamie Snowden's mare has an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways. Stainsby Girl wasn't at all disgraced when finishing fifth to Ashroe Diamond at Doncaster and she has to be respected given some of her best form comes at this track. Windtothelightning's fourth at Cheltenham in December is also solid form.
YOU WEAR IT WELL is a very likeable type and is taken to resume winning ways back down in class here. The progressive Windtothelightning is feared most ahead of Stainsby Girl in an intriguing contest.
Last season's Cheltenham Festival winner YOU WEAR IT WELL is the selection ahead of Stainsby Girl, who likes it here.
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)  (11/4 +50%)Regal Blue |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Regal Blue 11/4, Didn't kick on as expected over hurdles but positive start over fences, making frame in handicaps at Leicester/over C&D in December. Failed to jump well enough when pulled up in Surrey National 4 weeks ago but he appeals as being on a good mark if sharpening up in that department. Flopped at Lingfield four weeks ago but player if tapping back into promise of C&D second. |
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2nd (4)  (15/2 -114%)Good Work |
15/2(-114%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Good Work 15/2, Long-standing maiden who added another frustrating runners-up effort to his c.v in refitted cheekpieces at Bangor (3m, heavy) in December. Lines up here off same mark but others make more appeal for win purposes. 0-18 and needs to prove he can get the job done, but can give another good account. |
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3rd (5)  (15/2 -67%)Ladronne |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ladronne 15/2, Ran his best race for a while when second from 1 lb higher mark at Newcastle (20f) in December. Stamina stretched at Catterick (30f) next time so expected to bounce back. In good form towards end of last year and failed to stay 3m6f last time; on the shortlist. |
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4th (2)  (9/2 -50%)Zhiguli |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zhiguli 9/2, 3-time winner over fences who returned with a respectable fourth in a stronger race at Ascot (23.8f) in November. Pulled up next start and second best from good way out in match race at Fontwell in December. Still, not ruled out back from 67 days off with cheekpieces enlisted. The testing conditions are right up his street; one to consider in first-time cheekpieces. |
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5th (6)  (7/2 +70%)Planned Paradise |
7/2(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Planned Paradise 7/2, Consistent for Neil Mulholland last season, but efforts for new yard since returning to action in October have not been overly inspiring. Drop in trip needs to have positive effect. One to watch in the betting off a reduced mark but a revival is very much needed. |
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|PU| (1)  (7/2 -27%)Top Ville Ben |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Top Ville Ben 7/2, Veteran campaigner who returned to form granted a soft lead when second in 4-runner veterans' handicap at Aintree (19.9f) in December. Will find this more suitable than his recent Leopardstown assignment and not out of things. 12yo who has a patchy profile but showed spark on Boxing Day and is not ruled out. |
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TOP VILLE BEN is turned out quickly following his recent trip to the Dublin Racing Festival for the second year in a row. The veteran ran well for a long way before weakening late on to finish eighth and, dropping in class on this occasion, he has a strong chance of gaining his first victory in over two years. Zhiguli was beaten in a match at Fontwell in December, but the application of cheekpieces for the first time could spark an improved display, while Regal Blue is likely to be in the mix too.
ZHIGULI wasn't at his very best late last year but lines up here back from a short break, operating 2 lb below his last winning mark, so it would come as no surprise to see a better showing with cheekpieces now enlisted. Top Ville Ben will find this easier than his Leopardstown assignment, whilst Regal Blue has a bigger effort in his locker over fences provided he brushes up his jumping.
The testing conditions are ideal for ZHIGULI, who bumped into a rejuvenated rival at Fontwell. Ladronne may be the chief danger.
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 (2)  (2/5 +20%)Salver |
2/5(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Salver 2/5, Half-brother to very smart hurdler Saldier and has quickly developed into a useful juvenile hurdler, maintaining his unbeaten record in this sphere with a ready success in the Grade 2 Finale at Chepstow in December. Relishes testing conditions and he can score again. Won Grade 2 at Chepstow over Christmas and he's the one to beat this afternoon. |
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2nd (1)  (11/4 -22%)Castelfort |
11/4(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Castelfort 11/4, Has been going the right way in his 3 starts over hurdles (all on heavy going), making it back-to-back wins when comfortably landing the odds in junior event at Chepstow in January. Respected with the potential of more still to offer. Has won his last two and there's every chance he'll keep improving; respected. |
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3rd (4)  (33/1 -136%)Dameofthecotswolds |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dameofthecotswolds 33/1, Bumper winner who looked in need of the experience when runner-up in junior event at Ludlow on her hurdles bow in December. Hasn't built on that effort in 2 starts since, though was left with a lot to do when fourth of 8 at Newbury last time. Has work to do. Bumper winner but on hurdle form she has plenty to find today against the top two. |
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4th (3)  (20/1 +20%)Kuzco |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kuzco 20/1, Ran to a fair level in bumpers in France for Emmanuel Clayeux, finishing runner-up at Paray-Le-Monial (11.9f) on his latest outing in October. Looks to face a stiff task on his stable/hurdles debut (wears a tongue strap). Runner-up in French bumper in October; has potential but faces tough task on British debut. |
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SALVER has improved with each start over hurdles and sets a clear standard on the evidence of his Finale success at Chepstow where he maintained his unbeaten record in empathic fashion. Gary Moore's gelding should have no issue with regards to conditions and gets the vote ahead of Castelfort, who won comfortably at Chepstow last month. Dameofthecotswolds' hurdling experience may be enough to see her fend off Kuzco for third.
SALVER took his form up a level when a wide-margin winner of the Grade 2 Finale at Chepstow in December and, with testing conditions to suit, he can provide Gary Moore with a third consecutive victory in this race. Castelfort arrives bidding for a hat-trick and looks the main danger with the possibility of further improvement to come.
Impressive Grade 2 Finale winner SALVER is taken to maintain his unbeaten record over hurdles, although Castelfort is respected.
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)  (5/2 +0%)Botox Has |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Botox Has 5/2, Enhanced a good record fresh when adding a West Yorkshire Hurdle to his C.V. at Wetherby in November and backed that up with creditable efforts when sixth in Long Walk & Cleeve Hurdle respectively. Cheekpieces reapplied and fancied to be in the mix. Grade 2 winner at Wetherby in November; merely sixth the next twice but this is easier. |
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2nd (3)  (6/4 +45%)Butch |
6/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Butch 6/4, Progressive hurdler who gained a fourth win from his last 5 starts at Cheltenham (24f, soft) on New Year's Day, defying a mark 15 lb higher than for his only previous run in a handicap. Open to further progress warrants respect dipping his toe into graded company for the first time. Won Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day & entitled to plenty of respect now up in grade. |
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3rd (6)  (18/1 +28%)Martha Brae |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Martha Brae 18/1, Largely consistent sort who got her head back in front at Kempton (3m, heavy) over Christmas. 5 lb higher mark seemingly left her vulnerable back out of mares company at Warwick (25f, soft) since and it's tough to see her getting involved. Improved form this season; receives 7lb from the males but needs a career-best. |
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4th (4)  (11/2 -57%)Red Risk |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Red Risk 11/2, Won twice back hurdling in 2022 and finished runner-up to the reopposing Botox Has in West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby in November. Not up to the task in the Long Walk at Ascot (24.4f, good) 8 weeks ago but with plenty rain in the forecast (goes very well on heavy), he must have a serious chance. Grade 2 second to Botox Has at Wetherby; difficult assignment next time; he's a possible. |
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5th (5)  (5/1 +9%)Sounds Russian |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sounds Russian 5/1, Gained a fourth success over fences in Kelso handicap on reappearance in 2022/23. Better form in defeat subsequently, yet to be asked for effort in the Gold Cup when brought down at the 17th. Off injured since, and interesting returning over hurdles (runner-up all 3 previous starts in 2021). Grade 2 chase runner-up last January; major player if reproducing that form after absence. |
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6th (2)  (22/1 +12%)Wakool |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Wakool 22/1, C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) last month. Rare poor effort at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) last time (lost a shoe) and a visor goes on for just a second time. Outsider in this company. Won this last year but probably needs a bigger performance today, & inconsistent this term. |
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The progressive BUTCH hasn't looked back since stepping up to 3m this season, notching three wins, and he may make his first foray into Graded company a winning one against some more exposed rivals. Botox Has will need to bounce back from a laboured effort when finishing sixth at Cheltenham last month if he is to claim the gold medal, while Sounds Russian was last seen in the Cheltenham Gold Cup over 300 days ago and the classy son of Sholokhov cannot be overlooked.
An open-looking Grade 2 which can go the way of RED RISK, who found the Long Walk too competitive at Ascot before Christmas, but with plenty of the rain in the forecast (goes very well on heavy), Paul Nicholls' 9-y-o can open his account for the season back down in grade. Butch gained a fourth win from his last 5 starts at Cheltenham on New Year's Day so he rates as an obvious danger, with Botox Has and the returning Sounds Russian another couple to consider.
The 7yo BUTCH is a staying hurdler on the up and the forecast heavy ground holds no fears. Botox Has is next on the list.
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 (7)  (9/2 +63%)Yeah Man |
9/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Yeah Man 9/2, This Irish raider has yet to win over fences but he's been in excellent form this season, finishing strongly for second of 10 in 3m Ascot handicap just before Christmas. Very much unexposed granted this sort of stamina test with first-time cheekpieces added. Running well over 3m at Ascot this term; looks the type to come into his own now over 3m4f. |
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2nd (10)  (11/2 +8%)My Silver Lining |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) My Silver Lining 11/2, Relished the increased test of stamina when making it 4 wins in her last 7 starts in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29f, soft) 5 weeks ago, digging deep. Ought to remain competitive up 5 lb with the emphasis sure to be on stamina again. Step up to 3m5f worked a treat when she won the Classic Chase at Warwick (soft); up 5lb. |
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4th (3)  (18/1 -50%)Highland Hunter |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Highland Hunter 18/1, Thorough stayer who made encouraging return from 21 months off when second on yard debut at Kelso in October. Unseated early over the National fences at Aintree next time and 2¾m was too short for him at Lingfield since. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie now stepping back up in trip 2021 Welsh National 2nd; tongue-tie is joined by cheekpieces; 7lb-claiming amateur aboard. |
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5th (1)  (13/2 +35%)Iwilldoit |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Iwilldoit 13/2, Former winner of the Welsh National at Chepstow and Classic Chase at Warwick. Third in this season's Welsh National and fared as well as could be expected faced with an inadequate test of stamina when third in 2¾m Lingfield conditions event since. Big player. Big wins in the mud at 3m6f/3m5f; gave it a fair shot for 3rd in latest Welsh National too. |
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6th (9)  (10/1 -67%)Credo |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Credo 10/1, Likeable mare who landed a third chase success when seeing off 5 rivals on 27f Wincanton reappearance in October. Has run with credit if defeat since, 13½ lengths fourth of 14 to reopposing My Silver Lining in Classic Chase at Warwick (29f, soft) latest. Having a good season, fourth in the 3m5f Classic at Warwick, but this is another hot race. |
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7th (11)  (13/2 +35%)Snipe |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Snipe 13/2, Taken very well to fences this term, winning handicaps around 3m at Southwell and Aintree (heavy) this term. Another sound effort when 4 lengths second over 3m at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. Leaves the impression he'll stay further. Won well over 3m1f on soft; got going much too late over 3m on good last time; interesting. |
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8th (2)  (28/1 -40%)Chambard |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chambard 28/1, Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival. Disappointed last season but back on song with win in Becher at Aintree in December. May have found the run coming too soon when pulled up in Welsh National only 18 days later. 13l win over the big Aintree fences (3m2f, heavy); flopped in Welsh National 18 days later. |
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9th (8)  (22/1 +45%)Full Back |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Full Back 22/1, Useful winning chaser but fell on return from a long absence at Lingfield 13 days ago and it's hard to know how much of his ability remains. Well treated on peak efforts; fell on return from 434 days off, so current form is unknown. |
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|U| (6)  (9/2 +25%)Famous Bridge |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Famous Bridge 9/2, Winner of 2 handicap chases over 25.5f here this winter, latterly the Tommy Whittle on heavy ground just before Christmas. Seemed unsettled by an early mistake when never going in the Great Yorkshire at Doncaster since but could resume his progression back here. This longer trip seems sure to suit. Won twice over 3m1f in the mud here this winter; no show over 3m on good three weeks ago. |
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The Gavin Cromwell-trained YEAH MAN caught the eye when finishing a running-on second over 3m at Ascot in December and, provided the cheekpieces have the desired effect, he can take advantage of this step up in trip for a stable which tends to excel with handicappers crossing the Irish Sea. Snipe finished full of running when second over 3m at Doncaster last month and he rates as the main danger off an unchanged mark. Iron Bridge was second in the Welsh Grand National when last seen and also commands attention.
IWILLDOIT should revel under these conditions and might be worth siding with to land the third major staying handicap chase win of his career after shaping second best for a long way in the Welsh National over Christmas. The effort of giving chase to Nassalam seemed to tell in the closing stages, allowing the reopposing Iron Bridge to overhaul him for second but he's taken to turn the tables on Jonjo O'Neill's charge now. Yeah Man and course-specialist Famous Bridge complete the shortlist.
Snipe seems to be crying out for this sort of trip and YEAH MAN (nap) is too judged on his two runs over 3m at Ascot.
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 +33%)Cuthbert Dibble |
6/4(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cuthbert Dibble 6/4, Won 2 of his final 3 starts in his novice campaign and picked up where he left off with a career-best victory in an 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 18 days ago. Promises to stay this far and 8 lb rise may not get to the bottom of him. Progressed again when easy winner on return; leading claims with more improvement on cards. |
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2nd (6)  (6/1 +14%)Lord Snootie |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lord Snootie 6/1, Improver when sent handicapping last season, including a 3¼m win at Warwick. Fair effort when sixth in a competitive handicap at Haydock in November, though shaped as if amiss when pulled up at Wincanton last time. Yard tends to hit form this time of year so not ruled out. Has yet to really fire this season. |
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3rd (7)  (5/1 +23%)Yes Day |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Yes Day 5/1, Made winning start over hurdles at Uttoxeter in October and has held form well since, likely to have scored again at Catterick (19.3f, soft) 24 days ago with a better jump at the last. Opening mark looks workable and he's a player. Quite a useful novice who is interesting on this first venture in handicaps. |
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4th (4)  (16/1 -113%)J'ai Froid |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) J'ai Froid 16/1, Useful handicap hurdler at his best who capitalised on a reduced mark when going in at Leicester (2m) in November. Continued in good heart since, scoring again in an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, soft, 8/1) 35 days ago. Still respected in this deeper contest. Still useful at 11, winning handicaps over 2m and 3m1f this winter; this looks harder. |
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5th (10)  (33/1 +34%)Foillan |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Foillan 33/1, Winless and relatively lightly raced since landing this race for Dr Richard Newland in 2022. Showed some ability remains when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Carlisle (25f, soft) 62 days ago but this is a tougher task with tongue tie and cheekpieces now applied. Well held both starts for this yard; needs a wind op and new headgear combination to help. |
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6th (8)  (12/1 +14%)Our Sam |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Our Sam 12/1, Completed hat-trick in 5-runner event at Hexham (23.3f, heavy) in October and produced another fine effort in defeat when runner-up in 6-runner C&D handicap (heavy) 56 days ago. Player with 10 lb claimer aboard. Completed hat-trick in first half of season and creditable second over C&D on heavy latest. |
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7th (5)  (16/1 -14%)Castle Rushen |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Castle Rushen 16/1, Didn't take to chasing last season but ended campaign with pair of creditable placed efforts back over hurdles. Cheekpieces replace visor on return from 9 months off, so market check advised. Back on track returned to hurdles last spring but has a 296-day absence to overcome. |
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8th (9)  (40/1 -21%)Schalke |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Schalke 40/1, Winner at Kelso in December 2022 but hasn't finished any better than mid-field in 4 starts this season. Others preferred. Won in the mud last winter but struggled of late; recent wind op needs to have helped. |
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|PU| (2)  (6/1 -20%)Punta Del Este |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Punta Del Este 6/1, Well backed before getting off the mark for current connections in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at this course (18.9f, heavy) 49 days ago. Stepped up markedly in trip and 10 lb higher in the weights but can't be dismissed. Improved when ready winner over 2m3f here on heavy latest; likely capable of better again. |
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|PU| (3)  (9/1 -20%)Ilovethenightlife |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ilovethenightlife 9/1, Scopey sort who raised her game when landing the EBF Mares' Final at Newbury last March. Has progressed further this year, looking better than ever when winning 7-runner event at Plumpton (25f, good to soft, 7/2) 19 days ago. Can prove competitive from 6 lb higher mark. Relished longer trip when comfortable winner over 3m1f latest; unexposed as a stayer. |
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J'AI FROID won a similar race over 3m1f at Warwick last month and that form was boosted when the third won last weekend. With that in mind, a 4lb rise may underestimated the veteran and he merits the utmost respect. Ilovethenightlife is an obvious threat following her success at Plumpton last time, while Punta Del Este and Cuthbert Dibble both have strong form claims but have to prove themselves over this distance.
CUTHBERT DIBBLE has all the makings of a smart performer and he can complete the hat-trick with the step up to 3m looking far from an inconvenience. Handicap-newcomer Yes Day and the progressive Our Sam also make appeal in a typically open contest.
An 8 lb rise for CUTHBERT DIBBLE's easy reappearance win could prove lenient. Punta Del Este and Yes Day head the dangers.
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 (9)  (12/1 -71%)Now Is The Hour |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Now Is The Hour 12/1, Looked set to justify support until departing 2 out in a Limerick maiden in December and gained compensation in a similar event at Fairyhouse (20.3f) 3 weeks ago. Has more on his plate at this level but remains open to improvement. Easy maiden win at Fairyhouse three weeks ago and remains to be seen where limitations lie. |
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2nd (10)  (11/1 +50%)Don't Rightly Know |
11/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Don't Rightly Know 11/1, Defied a long absence when readily getting off the mark in an Exeter novice in November and produced her best effort to date under a change of rider when second of 16 in a 3m handicap at Newbury 25 days ago. This is tougher, however, and the sharper nature of this track may not suit so well. Others may have greater potential but she receives 7lb from males and has shown good form. |
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3rd (5)  (20/1 -122%)Inox Allen |
20/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Inox Allen 20/1, £40,00 buy after winning an Irish point and has won both starts under Rules, namely a Hexham maiden and an Ayr novice at up to 21.4f. Has had a breathing operation ahead of this step up in grade and is also fitted with a tongue trap but is entitled to improve further. Has won both hurdle starts; others have better form but stamina looks a strong suit. |
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4th (4)  (25/1 -39%)Haiti Couleurs |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Haiti Couleurs 25/1, Made the frame both starts in maiden points back in 2021 and shaped well when chasing home Isaac des Obeaux on Rules debut at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy). Ran to a similar level when finding only a more experienced one too good at Ludlow (21.1f) since and remains open to improvement. Runner-up on first two hurdle starts; may improve for this longer trip but needs to. |
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5th (7)  (11/1 -230%)Latenightpass |
11/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Latenightpass 11/1, Landed the Aintree Foxhunters' in April 2022 and made second outing for Dan Skelton a winning one in 13-runner cross-country handicap at Cheltenham (29.2f) in December. Most likely using this as a prep run for bigger targets back over fences in the spring. 11yo who has never run over hurdles but will be tough to beat if transferring chase form. |
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|PU| (3)  (5/1 +44%)Great Pepper |
5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Great Pepper 5/1, Dual point winner who showed a good attitude to make a successful hurdling debut in a 13-runner novice at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in November. Followed up with a much-improved effort at Kelso (22.7f, heavy) subsequently and strong chance there's further improvement to come now tackling 3m. 2-2 under rules (2m4f/2m6f) and today's extra yardage could prompt further improvement. |
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|PU| (6)  (10/3 +17%)Isaac Des Obeaux |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Isaac Des Obeaux 10/3, Defined a penalty in the manner of a useful novice at Chepstow (19.4f) in December. Not helped by the run of the race when third in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham subsequently and remains with potential over this longer trip. Rallied for 6l third in 2m4f Grade 2 at Cheltenham; today's longer trip could be a plus. |
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|PU| (2)  (11/2 +61%)Bowenspark |
11/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bowenspark 11/2, Useful dual bumper winner who easily landed the odds at Stratford on his hurdling debut. However, isn't straightforward and was turned over at short odds under a penalty at Fontwell last time. Yet to kick on after impressive hurdle debut but pedigree hints at staying potential. |
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|PU| (1)  (14/1 -87%)Alcedo |
14/1(-87%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alcedo 14/1, Useful bumper performer who shrugged of a disappointing hurdle debut at Chepstow in October when running out of a comfortable winner of a 16-runner maiden at Exeter 2 months later. Collared only in the final 100 yds by Mt Fugi Park at Leicester subsequently and open to further improvement. Close second to Mt Fugi Park over 2m4f at Leicester and he's a possible contender. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
ISAAC DES OBEAUX was not disgraced when third behind a pair of high-class prospects in a Grade 2 over 2m4f at Cheltenham three weeks ago. The step up in trip may help Paul Nicholls' gelding and he is the one to beat. Now Is The Hour is an Irish raider who should not be underestimated following an easy win at Fairyhouse last time, while Alcedo and Bowenspark also make the shortlist.
GREAT PEPPER was value for a bit extra over the result after idling in front when defying a penalty at Kelso in December and could well be up to maintaining his unbeaten record under Rules now upped in class, especially with the extra distance likely to be in his favour. Isaac des Obeau wasn't seen to best effect in a Cheltenham Grade 2 on his most recent outing and remains with potential for last year's winning yard, with the shortlist completed by the promising Mt Fugi Park.
Last month's strong finish up the Cheltenham hill in a 2m4f Grade 2 bodes well for the prospects of ISAAC DES OBEAUX.
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 (7)  (9/1 -157%)Spyglass Hill |
9/1(-157%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Spyglass Hill 9/1, Useful chaser at his best for Henry de Bromhead and, while he's prone to mistakes, he has the ability to make a big impact for new yard on first go in this discipline. Very useful for Henry de Bromhead in his heyday; non-runner Fakenham yesterday; respected. |
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2nd (6)  (7/1 +30%)Iskandar Pecos |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Iskandar Pecos 7/1, €33,000 3-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2¼m-23f hurdle/chase winner Balkan du Pecos and 19 hurdle winner Darjeeling Pecos. Dam 2¼m chase winner. Wears cheekpieces. Multiple point winner, including latest start (Dec 31). Not dismissed. 6yo who is a three-time point winner but makes rules debut in a useful hunter chase. |
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3rd (3)  (7/2 -27%)Quintin's Man |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Quintin's Man 7/2, 12/1, career best when winning 7-runner hunter chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 16 days ago. Going the right way and merits plenty of respect. Beat some talented rivals at Wincanton recently & could play leading role in follow-up bid. |
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4th (1)  (7/2 -5%)D'jango |
7/2(-5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) D'jango 7/2, Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters lately, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick 26 days ago. Should give another good account. 11yo who has thrived for the switch to hunter chases for his new yard; solid claims. |
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5th (4)  (11/2 +15%)Windsor Avenue |
11/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Windsor Avenue 11/2, Fairly useful chaser. Seven wins from 27 NH runs. 6/1, first run since leaving Brian Ellison when bit below form third of 6 in hunter chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 14 days ago. Not completely dismissed. May have needed stable debut; major player if tapping back into useful handicap chase form. |
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|PU| (2)  (11/2 +8%)Firak |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Firak 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 10/1, first run since leaving N. A. Pearce when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 58 days ago. Should be better for that and he has the ability to compete in this. Won two hunter chases last spring; possible contender on second start back from a break. |
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|PU| (5)  (13/2 +0%)Captain Biggles |
13/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Captain Biggles 13/2, Won a novice hunter at Stratford on last Rules outing in June last year and has done well in points since, so merits respect for all that he has a bit to find. Has won his last five (four points, one hunter chase) but improvement needed in this field. |
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|PU| (8)  (28/1 +58%)Willewonga |
28/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Willewonga 28/1, £1,800 3-y-o, Multiplex gelding. Dam unraced. Multiple point winner, unplaced last time (Dec 31). 4-14 in points but beaten on last 5 runs in that sphere; likely vulnerable on rules debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
QUINTIN'S MAN accounted for a decent field in this sphere at Wincanton a couple of weeks ago and that form gives him a big chance here. Captain Biggles won a similar race to this at Stratford last June and confirmed his well-being when winning between the flags last month. He could pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Firak and D'jango.
SPYGLASS HILL is the class act in this field and, if his jumping holds up, he could make a successful start for his new yard. Quintin's Man and D'Jango both arrive in good order, so that pair could fight it out if the selection underperforms.
Quintin's Man is an improving 7yo but preference is for D'JANGO, who was in fine form for his new yard last month.
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