There were 63 Races on Saturday 11th May 2024 across 9 meetings. There was 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Hexham, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Leicester, 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 (16)  (4/1 +20%)Zain Nights |
4/1(+20%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Zain Nights 4/1, Useful stayer on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and is fast heading that way over hurdles, making it 2 wins from 3 starts in handicaps in 14-runner event at Cheltenham (3m) 24 days ago. Remains unexposed at this trip and seems likely to run well again. 2-2 over 3m over hurdles and this 5yo could still be well treated; firmly in calculations. |
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2nd (17)  (14/1 +50%)My Bobby Dazzler |
14/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) My Bobby Dazzler 14/1, Dug deep when making a successful start over fences at Worcester in June and ran creditably back over hurdles when second at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on New Year's Day. Hasn't quite matched that form since, needing a stiffer test when seventh over C&D on most recent outing. Went close at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but well beaten on his three outings since. |
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3rd (11)  (9/1 -50%)Harbour Lake |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Harbour Lake 9/1, Proved well suited by the step up to 3m when 2¼ lengths second of 14 to Zain Nights in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Cheltenham (24f, good) 24 days ago, staying on well. Meets that rival on 4 lb better terms here and can make another bold bid. Runner-up to Zain Nights at Cheltenham on first crack at 3m; could be thereabouts. |
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4th (9)  (8/1 +33%)Windtothelightning |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Windtothelightning 8/1, Picked up the progressive thread when landing a Wetherby handicap (19.7f) in November and has posted some creditable efforts subsequently, including when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (20.2f) last month. Tries 3m for the first time. Not beaten far over 2m4f at Cheltenham latest and this longer trip is worth a go. |
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5th (6)  (10/1 +17%)Party Business |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Party Business 10/1, Useful hurdler who shaped quite encouragingly after 6 months off when fifth of 14 to Zain Nights in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good, 25/1) 24 days ago. Is fresh for the time of year and has run well in this corresponding event the last 2 seasons. Fourth in last two runnings of this race, off higher marks; encouraging run last month. |
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6th (4)  (10/1 +38%)Might I |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Might I 10/1, Useful hurdler who shaped with more encouragement than he had in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival when sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, soft) 29 days ago, covering more ground than ideal. Up in trip. No threat this spring at Cheltenham/Aintree but worth another go at a staying trip. |
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7th (5)  (18/1 -80%)Pull Again Green |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pull Again Green 18/1, Ran well back hurdling after 5 months off when 4¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Zain Nights in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Cheltenham (24f, good) 24 days ago, doing best of both the wide racers and those held up. Player off same mark. Returned from break with good fourth to Zain Nights at Cheltenham; each-way claims. |
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8th (13)  (6/1 +25%)Lord Snootie |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Lord Snootie 6/1, Got well and truly back on track with a tongue strap discarded (had reportedly resented it at Uttoxeter) when second of 21 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft, 18/1) 28 days ago. Capable of making another big impact. Runner-up on two of his last three starts and every chance he'll be in the mix. |
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9th (15)  (66/1 -32%)Barbados Buck's |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Barbados Buck's 66/1, Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) in December. Not disgraced on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts but others look more interesting. Unable to threaten on last three starts and needs to raise his game in a big way. |
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|F| (14)  (25/1 -79%)Czech Her Out |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Czech Her Out 25/1, Veteran who proved better than ever when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (14/1) at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 21 days ago, suited by way race developed. Will likely struggle to follow up from a 7 lb higher mark. Won peculiar race at Ayr; this is tougher but the expected strong pace will suit. |
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10th (7)  (14/1 -40%)Judicial Law |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Judicial Law 14/1, Added to his tally in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso in September before finishing runner-up in a deeper handicap at Cheltenham. Shaped as if better for the run when fifth in 3m handicap at Newbury in February but ran below form over C&D last time. Back on better ground today and very much of interest on last autumn's fine efforts. |
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11th (10)  (11/1 -10%)Zestful |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Zestful 11/1, Ran her best race with usual hood reapplied when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 24 days ago, finishing strongly. Must enter the reckoning. Finished fast for second over 2m4f at Cheltenham latest; capable of playing a leading role. |
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12th (3)  (28/1 +44%)Flight Deck |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flight Deck 28/1, Smart on his day for Jonjo O'Neill and he took his form up a notch for his current yard when an excellent third in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. Not in same form either start since, well held in Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival on most recent outing. Ran really well on first two starts for this yard but form has gone the wrong way since. |
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13th (1)  (11/1 +21%)Bold Endeavour |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bold Endeavour 11/1, Likeable and reliable sort who was runner-up in this race 12 months ago and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Aintree on most recent outing. Can give another good account. Last year's 2nd who was uncharacteristically below par last time; player if back on song. |
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|PU| (8)  (14/1 -75%)Knowsley Road |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Knowsley Road 14/1, Got his career back on track following a breathing operation when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Taunton (23.9f, soft) 30 days ago, just holding on after idling badly. Nudged up 4 lb but could go well again. Appeared to idle when winning at Taunton and could have more left in the tank. |
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|PU| (12)  (16/1 -100%)Sabrina |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Sabrina 16/1, Produced a career best refitted with cheekpieces when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good) 20 days ago, kept up to work. Respected up 5 lb. Back to form in cheekpieces at Wincanton; contender if the headgear maintains its effect. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
KNOWSLEY ROAD returned from a 121-day break, after undergoing wind surgery, to win by a neck in a class 3 event at Taunton last month. Paul Nicholls' seven-year-old is only 4lb higher for that triumph and, with Harry Cobden back on board, he looks an appealing proposition. Zain Nights is a real improver to watch out for after he completed a double at Cheltenham, while Harbour Lake and Judicial Law are just two others to consider.
ZAIN NIGHTS is a hurdler on the up and a 6 lb rise for Cheltenham may not be sufficient to prevent him from completing the hat-trick given he remains unexposed at the trip. Harbour Lake meets the selection on 4 lb better terms and shouldn't be far away again, with Lord Snootie and Gowel Road others to note in a fiercely-competitive event.
The return to better ground could be just what JUDICIAL LAW needs and he earns the vote ahead of the thriving 5yo Zain Nights.
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)  (28/1 -75%)Silent Move |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Silent Move 28/1, Ran in a warm race on debut and quickened clear to land 8-runner novice event at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 6/5) in the summer. Went off too hard final start but struggled at Musselburgh on handicap bow/return. Soundly beaten fifth on handicap debut but retains potential in view of 5l win at Thirsk. |
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2nd (7)  (11/2 +21%)Cheshire Dancer |
11/2(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cheshire Dancer 11/2, Successful in Beverley maiden in August. Went close under a penalty next 2 starts but handicapper hasn't taken any chances. Goes h'capping off fair mark; pedigree provides optimism we've yet to see the best of her. |
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3rd (1)  (4/1 +33%)Cerulean Bay |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cerulean Bay 4/1, Maiden/novice winner first 2 starts last summer. Out of depth in Solario Stakes at Sandown final start but ran well when fourth on handicap bow at Beverley on return. Entitled to come on for that. 2-3 in 2yo campaign; reappeared with good fourth at Beverley and could improve. |
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4th (6)  (11/2 -22%)Winterfair |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Winterfair 11/2, Narrow winner of Wolverhampton novice on second start and ran well under a penalty when third at Lingfield on return. Opening mark demands more again but that is entirely possible. Handicap newcomer; could have lots more to offer for top trainer, who does very well here. |
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5th (9)  (7/2 +22%)King's Fountain |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) King's Fountain 7/2, Similar form all 3 starts, fourth of 5 in novice event at Southwell (8.1f, 2/1) on return 44 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Handicap newcomer; trainer has done well with the family; possible improver. |
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6th (5)  (33/1 -230%)Sennockian |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sennockian 33/1, Much improved switched to AW this year, completing hat-trick at Wolverhampton in February. Good second there next time but down the field at Kempton since. Opposable back on turf. Best form is on AW and he was below par last time, but no surprise if he runs well. |
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7th (2)  (7/2 +71%)Bravo Zulu |
7/2(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bravo Zulu 7/2, Built on promising debut when winning 7f Kempton maiden in November and followed up in determined fashion in 7f Southwell novice in March. However, well held on handicap bow at Newmarket last month and has to prove he's as effective on turf. Two AW wins from first three starts; well beaten at Newmarket on turf debut. |
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8th (4)  (10/1 -264%)Sunny Street |
10/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sunny Street 10/1, Progressive in maidens last season and really ought to have won on handicap bow at Southwell last time, just edged out after hanging left/flashed tail. Comes with risks attached but is clearly well treated. Flashed tail when beaten on handicap debut in January, but has considerable ability. |
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9th (3)  (20/1 -122%)Johnny Ringo |
20/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Johnny Ringo 20/1, Runner-up first 2 starts before going one better in 7f Newcastle novice in November. Stiff opening mark when remote third at Musselburgh on return. Must improve. No threat when third at Musselburgh last time but that could prove to be hot form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
WINTERFAIR pulled way too hard when finishing third at Lingfield last month, but it was by no means a disappointing effort and she makes her handicap bow. The daughter of Kitten's Joy returns to turf and could be well treated off an opening mark of 78. Sunny Street was sent off favourite for his handicap debut at Southwell last time and he was denied by a head. He ought to remain competitive off a 2lb higher mark, while Cheshire Dancer makes some appeal too.
SUNNY STREET seemed to shirk the issue when splitting a pair of subsequent winners on his handicap bow at Southwell but he's clearly well handicapped so is worth another chance back from a break. Cerulean Bay should come on from his decent return at Beverley and is next best ahead of Winterfair.
William Haggas does well here and Winterfair is a tempting option but preference is for the attractively bred KING'S FOUNTAIN.
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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(1)  (10/1 +0%)Justcallmepete |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Justcallmepete 10/1, Three-time winner last year who has dropped to a handy mark and finished with running left when eleventh in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Enters calculations. Beaten under 3l last time at Newbury (6f) and that was in a higher grade. |
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1st (10)  (11/2 +31%)Mereside Diva |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mereside Diva 11/2, Dual winner (at up to 6.1f) last season who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 4/1) 21 days ago. Worth a try over this longer trip and remains feasibly treated. Three-time winner; had excuses on comeback; stamina to prove over this far. |
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2nd (12)  (17/2 -42%)Wreck It Ryley |
17/2(-42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Wreck It Ryley 17/2, Consistent performer who has made the frame in both starts this season, latest when close second of 12 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Good runs of late; Class 4s are more ambitious than usual but has each-way claims. |
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3rd (7)  (7/1 -17%)Beauty Choice |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Beauty Choice 7/1, Already scored twice at this sort of trip this year and ran right up to best when third of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Catterick (7f, soft) 17 days ago, faring best of those held up. Merits consideration. Running well in the mud of late and he has comparable form on this drier ground. |
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4th (4)  (3/1 +33%)Zozimus |
3/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Zozimus 3/1, Not the easiest to win with but posted his best effort of 2024 when third of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 7 days ago and is likely to make his presence felt again. Placed again last week at Newmarket but over 1m and that's more his trip. |
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5th (8)  (11/2 +45%)Eagle Day |
11/2(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Eagle Day 11/2, Dual winner over longer trip at Wolverhampton last winter but been rather in and out since and is yet to prove as effective on turf. Both wins on the AW and worrying that his turf figures are inferior. |
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6th (6)  (16/1 -129%)Liangel Hope |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Liangel Hope 16/1, C&D winner who won first time up at Brighton (7f) last term and arrives on back of creditable second of 9 in handicap over same C&D (good) 11 days ago. Respected. Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season. |
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7th (11)  (33/1 -136%)Roaring Ralph |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Roaring Ralph 33/1, Scored twice in handicaps last term but ran poorly when last seen at Newcastle 6 months ago and may well need this outing. Cheekpieces back on. Turf and Tapeta winner over 7f; the AW win was off 1lb higher; hard to discount. |
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8th (3)  (14/1 +30%)Red Maids |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Red Maids 14/1, Made it back-to-back wins when successful over C&D in September. However, below par both subsequent outings and has something to prove on return here. Can go well fresh but 7lb higher than for her last win and might be vulnerable. |
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9th (5)  (18/1 -80%)Craven |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Craven 18/1, Just 1 success from 15 starts thus far and ran poorly when last seen at Wolverhampton in November. Nothing wrong with his mark if ready to rock after a break. |
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10th (2)  (9/2 +10%)Magical Merlin |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Magical Merlin 9/2, Tried over much longer trip for sole start in Czech Republic last month but since rejoined Harry Charlton and is feasibly treated, back handicapping and granted a lesser test of stamina. Perhaps best at 6f so far but may be stronger now a 4yo; could easily go well. |
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11th (9)  (100/1 -400%)Rogue Thunder |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rogue Thunder 100/1, Winner at Chelmsford City (7f) for Tom Clover in November but been more miss than hit since and has plenty to prove on yard/turf debut here. 1-8 on the AW prior to a 4,200gns sale; makes turf debut in a competitive race. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Wreck It Ryley (second) had Beauty Choice (third) behind him in a class 5 event at Catterick last month and he can confirm his superiority over that rival. However, they could be playing a supporting role behind ZOZIMUS, who just reached the frame in a stronger contest than this at Newmarket last week and he goes off an unchanged mark. David O'Meara's six-year-old looks the one to beat, while Magical Merlin and Liangel Hope are noted too.
JUSTCALLMEPETE has been given a chance by the handicapper and didn't get the best of runs at Newbury last time. He gets the nod. Beauty Choice and Zozimus rate the principal dangers.
A few with chances but MERESIDE DIVA signed off last season on a high and found all trouble going on her return. She can stay this far.
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 (16)  (22/1 +0%)Pickanumber |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Pickanumber 22/1, Won a Catterick maiden and Lingfield handicap on first 2 starts for Olly Murphy. Lost his unbeaten record for this yard when third of 8 at Bangor but quickly back on the up when seeing off 7 rivals at Huntingdon. Did that easily but this a different examination. Made it 3-4 for this yard when winning at Huntingdon, where clear with thriving runner-up. |
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2nd (17)  (18/1 +10%)Tapley |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Tapley 18/1, Returned to form with a bang when bagging 2m Kempton handicap in November and has remained in good form since, resuming winning ways at Fakenham (2m again) in March. Solid third to Our Champ at Plumpton and then didn't do a lot wrong behind a couple of these at Cheltenham. Solid fourth of 18 at Cheltenham last time; needs a career best in this hot race. |
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3rd (8)  (11/1 +0%)Tintintin |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tintintin 11/1, Still relatively lightly raced and clearly going the right way, making it win number 3 from his last 4 starts in big-field handicap at Cheltenham last month, digging deep to repel Rare Middleton. 6 lb rise asks for another jolt of improvement. Made it three wins from his last four starts at Cheltenham last month; clearly progressive. |
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4th (7)  (22/1 -10%)Luttrell Lad |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Luttrell Lad 22/1, Resumed winning ways at Cartmel last summer and has acquitted himself well all 4 starts since returning from a break in November. On the downside, his current mark leaves very little margin for error and it's not hard to think that one or two of these are better treated. Fair seventh of 19 at Aintree last month but needs something extra if he's to land this. |
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5th (13)  (9/4 -38%)Lark In The Mornin |
9/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Lark In The Mornin 9/4, Flat winner who shaped well at Punchestown and was a very impressive winner of the Boodles at Cheltenham on handicap debut. Assessor reacted with 8 lb rise but it may not be enough. Won the Boodles at Cheltenham in good style and an 8lb rise may not stop this 4yo. |
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6th (12)  (11/2 +50%)Rare Middleton |
11/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Rare Middleton 11/2, Doubled hurdles tally at Doncaster in December and shaped with plenty of promise when second to Tintintin at Cheltenham, perhaps a slightly unlucky loser given he made a bad mistake late on and was collared close home. Big shout. Travelled well when caught in final strides at Cheltenham; less emphasis on stamina here. |
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7th (5)  (17/2 +58%)Teddy Blue |
17/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Teddy Blue 17/2, Excellent second in this race a year ago and now finds himself 3 lb lower this time. That's courtesy of a mixed campaign and he's not the easiest to catch right (makes mistakes). Patchy campaign last season but he's 3lb lower than when runner-up in this 12 months ago. |
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8th (15)  (28/1 +0%)Castel Gandolfo |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Castel Gandolfo 28/1, Had a good time of things last season, winning at Kelso and then reaching the frame on 4 occasions between July and October. Fit from the Flat and just a fair effort behind a few of these at Cheltenham. Work to do with a few of these on Cheltenham running but today's course could be a plus. |
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9th (6)  (50/1 -52%)N'golo |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) N'golo 50/1, Produced a career best to win this race in 2022 but restricted to just 2 runs since, suffering heavy defeat on each occasion. Questions to answer in change of headgear. Won this two years ago but has run just twice since (well beaten each time). |
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|F| (14)  (16/1 -14%)All The Glory |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) All The Glory 16/1, Won twice at the beginning of last term and away from soft ground, he ended the campaign in fine style when a decisive scorer at Newbury (20.5f). Up 8 lb and back over 2m but she still needs considering. Very smooth winner of competitive mares' handicap at Newbury; entitled to respect. |
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10th (2)  (20/1 -67%)Gin Coco |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Gin Coco 20/1, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who showed benefit of his reappearance when taking 2m Ascot handicap hurdle in November. Freshened up after finishing down the field at Doncaster the following month and shaped quite well from further off the pace than was ideal at Plumpton in March. Fair fourth behind comfortable winner at Plumpton last time; needs to build on that run. |
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11th (4)  (12/1 -41%)Afadil |
12/1(-41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Afadil 12/1, Displayed a nice turn of foot when landing 13-runner handicap at Musselburgh in February and has continued in form from revised mark in good-quality handicaps since. Durable type who seems certain to give it another good go. Has been running really well in defeat in hot handicaps; could be bang there once more. |
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12th (9)  (28/1 -27%)Nibiru |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Nibiru 28/1, Profile isn't the most convincing but backed at long odds prior to winning AW handicap in February. Refused to race in this a year ago and while he's in very shrewd hands, others appeal more. Refused to race in this 12 months ago; won on the Flat last time; betting interesting. |
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|PU| (1)  (10/1 +17%)Ballee |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballee 10/1, Looked progressive when winning a brace of 2m Taunton novice events during the winter. Unseated Micheal Nolan at the second flight back from a break at Chepstow but quickly put that blip behind him when an excellent second on handicap debut at Aintree, displaying great attitude. Fine second of 19 on last month's handicap debut at Aintree and he's one to consider. |
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|PU| (10)  (12/1 +45%)Mr Freedom |
12/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mr Freedom 12/1, Most consistent sort who produced another likeable display when second to a big improver in the Sussex Champion Hurdle in March, Eased 1 lb and he's likely to give it his all again. Some good form at Plumpton in March but there's a suspicion this will be too competitive. |
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|PU| (3)  (33/1 -83%)Aurigny Mill |
33/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Aurigny Mill 33/1, Back-to-back wins at Wincanton and Kempton in December. Well held in the Betfair at Newbury and while he fared a bit better at Chepstow a fortnight ago, others are still more persuasive. Looked one to follow when winning two in a row in December but unplaced the next twice. |
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|PU| (11)  (33/1 -18%)Clear White Light |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Clear White Light 33/1, Went the right way in handicaps for current yard last term, winning twice at around 2½m. Successful return at Doncaster and also cashed in on a handy Flat mark at Catterick (easy enough to excuse Doncaster run latest in what was an unconventional race). His form can be up and down but he's 2-2 on good ground and on a handy mark. |
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BALLEE fared best of those who raced up with the pace when finishing an excellent second over an extended 2m at Aintree last month and, nudged up just 2lb, this habitual prominent racer may take some pegging back. Lark In The Mornin was last seen scoring cosily in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and he is feared most, though four-year-olds boast just one win from 23 attempts in this contest since 2001. The improving Tintintin is another to consider.
BALLEE did really well to stick at it for as long as he did having helped contribute to an overly-strong gallop at Aintree a month ago, and at the forecast prices, he looks the way to go. Lark In The Mornin will do for many on the back of his ready Boodles win but the juice in his price has gone, while Rare Middleton may well be able to reverse last month's Cheltenham form with Tintintin.
Boodles winner Lark In The Mornin is a player but preference is for RARE MIDDLETON, who travelled well when second at Cheltenham.
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)  (6/1 -140%)Shartash |
6/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Shartash 6/1, Ended 2023 below par for Johnny Murtagh but changed hands for €150,000 and much improved for new yard (gelded) when readily landing conditions event at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Firmly in the picture. Convincing winner on stable debut at Thirsk and could take another step forward. |
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2nd (2)  (9/2 -29%)Pogo |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pogo 9/2, Smart performer who made the frame in Criterion Stakes at Newmarket and Prix de la Foret at Longchamp in 2023. Resumed with a creditable fourth of 6 to Charyn in Mile at Sandown 15 days ago so he needs considering. The oldest in the field; losing run mounting up but drops in grade and must be respected. |
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3rd (5)  (11/2 -65%)Witch Hunter |
11/2(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Witch Hunter 11/2, Smart performer who bagged Buckingham Palace (Handicap) at Royal Ascot and Group 2 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury in 2023. Returned with a solid fifth in Mile at Sandown last month. Shortlisted. Probably needed return; repeat of 2023 Hungerford win would make him a leading contender. |
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4th (4)  (11/1 +0%)Silver Sword |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Silver Sword 11/1, Useful gelding who bagged a third win of 2023 in 1m York handicap in August. Posted another good effort when runner-up in Darley Stakes at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) final start so in the mix on his return. Could find 7f on the sharp side after seven months off and others have more obvious claims. |
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5th (1)  (5/4 +55%)Poet Master |
5/4(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Poet Master 5/4, C&D winner who continued his progress when smoothly landing 15-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Goes up in grade but he's expected to be bang there. Made it 4-5 with handicap win at Newmarket; well worth his place in this higher grade. |
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6th (6)  (8/1 +50%)Indian Run |
8/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Indian Run 8/1, Useful juvenile who gained his second success in 7f Group 3 at York in August. Came in last of eight in the Dewhurst at Newmarket after so needs to get back on track on his reappearance. Acomb winner last term before well held in soft-ground Dewhurst; still unexposed. |
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SHARTASH was making his first start for this stable when comprehensively beating some useful rivals over 7f at Thirsk last month, and he gets the vote to bring up the double. A Group 2 winner over 7f, Witch Hunter rates as the main danger to the selection, but if adopting his usual patient tactics he may prove a hostage to fortune in this small field. Poet Master has earned a crack at a race of this nature after a couple of handicap victories and he merits consideration.
Karl Burke's POET MASTER arrives on an upward curve so is fancied to take this step up into listed company in his stride and make it 5-6 on the back of his ready Newmarket handicap victory. Shartash made the perfect start with Archie Watson when scoring at Thirsk on his return and rates the main danger, although in-form duo Witch Hunter and Pogo also command plenty of respect.
Unlike his rivals, POET MASTER (nap) is stepping up from handicaps but he is building up an good CV and can maintain his winning run.
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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(6)  (25/1 +0%)Kashchei |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kashchei 25/1, £10,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair chaser Do You Think. Dam (c110/h130) 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m), also 16.5f winner on Flat. Half-brother to Do You Think (RPR 110); other newcomers make greater appeal on paper. |
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1st (4)  (15/2 -50%)French Ship |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) French Ship 15/2, Stepped forward markedly from a low-key debut when runner-up at Taunton last time and, with further progress, he may have enough to go one better. Seriously considered. Went close at Taunton on his second start and every chance he'll again be in the mix. |
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2nd (9)  (9/2 -13%)Step Ahead |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Step Ahead 9/2, Walk In The Park gelding out of a useful one for connections. Rare runner for trainer and interesting. Morning favourite for his intended debut on Thursday when a non-runner; very interesting. |
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3rd (12)  (8/1 -60%)Letterston Lily |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Letterston Lily 8/1, Sister to a bumper winner but set a stiff task and needed experience when down the field at Aintree last month. This is a marked drop in grade and she should know more. Respectable start to career when down field in mares' Grade 2 at Aintree; could go well. |
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4th (2)  (6/1 -20%)Eagle's Quest |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eagle's Quest 6/1, Half-brother to to a couple of winners and made a solid start when fourth at Lingfield 111 days ago. Switch to turf probably in his favour, so not without hope. Fared best of the newcomers when fourth on debut and the form has worked out well. |
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5th (1)  (11/4 +45%)Doctor Midas |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Doctor Midas 11/4, Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Theamoi. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for a yard with an excellent record in this discipline. Half-brother to French hurdle winner; in top hands and could play a leading role on debut. |
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6th (3)  (11/1 +8%)El Battle Bus |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) El Battle Bus 11/1, Australia gelding. Dam, lightly-raced maiden on Flat, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Royal Reserve. Highly respected on debut. Wears hood. Worth a market check. Dam from talented family; wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note. |
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7th (11)  (18/1 -50%)Twin Earth |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Twin Earth 18/1, Teofilo gelding who came in a promising third of 6 in bumper (13/2) at Hereford on debut but failed to build on it at Fontwell next time. Fairly promising third at Hereford on debut; perhaps heavy ground was too much last time. |
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8th (8)  (6/1 +33%)Sayva |
6/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sayva 6/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/useful hurdler Saylavee, stays 3m, and fair chaser Cool Country. Dam useful 2¼m-21f hurdle winner. Bred to go well in this sphere, so worthy of consideration. Half-brother to two winners; with a good yard and could have a part to play on debut. |
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9th (13)  (125/1 -150%)Misaura |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Misaura 125/1, Related to a couple of Flat winners but down the field at Cheltenham on debut and looks up against it here. Filly who was well beaten at 125-1 on last month's debut at Cheltenham; best watched. |
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10th (5)  (25/1 +38%)Glenville |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Glenville 25/1, Getaway gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Ebony Gale. Dam bumper winner/fair hurdler (2½m winner). Closely related to bumper winner Ebony Gale; makes debut with trainer in good form. |
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11th (10)  (28/1 -40%)Treasure Cove |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Treasure Cove 28/1, Half-brother to 3 winners on the Flat but only a glimmer of ability at Fakenham first time out, so big step forward required. 12l fifth of seven on debut at Fakenham and improvement is needed, but that's possible. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
French Ship improved on his Kempton debut when filling the runner-up spot at Taunton last month and is respected. Letterston Lily was pitched in at the deep end on her debut, finishing down the field in a Grade 2 at Aintree, so these calmer waters should help. There is plenty to like about the chances of Nicky Henderson's newcomer Doctor Midas, but a chance is taken on EL BATTLE BUS. The Flat-bred son of Australia should not lack for stamina and might have the tactical speed should this turn into a sprint.
DOCTOR MIDAS represents top connections and may be clued up enough to make a successful start at the possible expense of Letterston Lily, who showed ability in a much better race than this on debut. Sayva is another notable newcomer.
Having been the morning favourite when a non-runner at Huntingdon on Thursday, STEP AHEAD earns the vote on debut.
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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(3)  (4/1 +0%)Minstrel Knight |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Minstrel Knight 4/1, Showed fair form in 3 AW novice events and having been gelded, took a step forward switched to turf when third of 6 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 9/4) 14 days ago. Sound place claims again upped in trip. Creditable third over 1m here two weeks ago; shapes as if this new trip will suit. |
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1st (2)  (8/11 +58%)Cambria Legend |
8/11(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cambria Legend 8/11, Attracted support and showed improved form when second of 11 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Probably unlucky not to finish even closer there adn Good second at Yarmouth last month on handicap debut; should build on that effort. |
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2nd (6)  (12/1 -71%)Yippee |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yippee 12/1, Quite speedily-bred but has looked all about stamina in 4 starts to date, merely closing up late when fourth of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2) in January. More needed switched to turf. Ran well on latest AW start; gelded since; still unexposed; makes turf debut. |
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3rd (1)  (7/2 +30%)Rogue Raider |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Rogue Raider 7/2, Promising start to career when third in a Kempton novice in January but backwards step both outings since. Has since left Tom Clover and looks on a fair mark if he get back on track up in trip. Regressive RPRs on AW; bit to prove off top weight on turf/handicap/stable debut. |
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4th (4)  (12/1 -50%)Amasar |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Amasar 12/1, Runner-up in a Newcastle maiden and a Chelmsford novice in October but ran poorly switched to a nursery when last seen, Mark still appeals as on the stiff side and others are preferred switched to turf after 6 months off. Campaigned on AW last term; has a turf pedigree and looks interesting. |
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5th (7)  (8/1 +20%)Continuance |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Continuance 8/1, Fair form at 2 yrs for Jack Channon and ran to a similar level when fourth of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2) on yard debut 19 days ago. Others perhaps have greater scope to progress. Has failed to improve in two handicap attempts; needs to raise his game. |
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6th (5)  (22/1 -175%)Rich Harry |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rich Harry 22/1, Consistent without winning last season and shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's entitled to step forward. Consistent in the main but looks the most exposed contender, being 0-9. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Well supported ahead of his handicap debut over 1m here a fortnight ago, MINSTREL KNIGHT couldn't reel in the leaders. He gets a step up in trip, though, which should suit, and off an unchanged mark he could shed the maiden tag. Cambria Legend occupied the runner-up berth at Yarmouth last time out and must be taken seriously, along with Yippee, who can find improvement now switched to turf.
CAMBRIA LEGEND perhaps should have gone even closer still on his yard debut at Yarmouth last time and James Fanshawe's gelding is fancied to one better at the chief expense of Minstrel Knight, who promises to be suited by this longer trip. Rich Harry held his form well last season and can come on for his seasonal return to finish third.
Yarmouth runner-up CAMBRIA LEGEND has leading form claims and is taken to go one better. Minstrel Knight is feared most.
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