There were 47 Races on Saturday 23rd November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Ascot, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 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 (3)  (7/4 +30%)Roadlesstravelled |
7/4(+30%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Roadlesstravelled 7/4, Big-money buy on the back of his rout in an Irish point in May 2023 and belied his long absence as well as market weakness to score on his Market Rasen hurdling debut last month. Went with zest when following up at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and this good type physically can progress again. Point winner who is 2-2 over hurdles; promising type with plenty of untapped potential. |
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2nd (2)  (5/1 -122%)Country Mile |
5/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Country Mile 5/1, £80,000 point recruit who won a soft-ground Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut in April and he looked a useful prospect when a comfortable winner on hurdles debut a month ago. Should improve considerably for his leading yard. Won bumper/novice hurdle with plenty in hand; useful prospect; needs serious consideration. |
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3rd (1)  (16/1 +20%)Bold Light |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bold Light 16/1, Runner-up completed start in points back in 2021 and confirmed promise of his placed efforts during the spring when landing 10-runner maiden at Kelso in ready fashion a month ago. Bare form is ordinary so more needed in this company. Showed some improvement to win at Kelso last month, not extended; in much deeper here. |
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4th (4)  (7/1 -8%)Rocheval |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rocheval 7/1, Unbeaten in 3 outings last season, namely an Aintree bumper and juvenile hurdles at Ayr and at Carlisle. Type to kick on again this term but this no easy assignment on return. 3-3 in bumper/over hurdles; up in grade but may take another step forward after a break. |
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5th (6)  (7/2 -5%)Lily Du Berlais |
7/2(-5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lily Du Berlais 7/2, Dual-bumper winner and now chases a hat-trick over hurdles following maiden/handicap victories in the spring. Just about sets the standard but wouldn't be open to as much progress as a few of these. Usual hood left off. In top form in the spring, winning twice; sets the standard and may complete hat-trick. |
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|PU| (5)  (11/2 +31%)Saracen Beau |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Saracen Beau 11/2, Half-brother to unreliable but fairly useful hurdler/chaser Dreamsoftheatre. Shaped like a stayer in his bumper in March but showed much more speed when making successful hurdles debut at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Open to progress. Easy winner on hurdling debut; probably a useful novice and needs serious consideration. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
ROADLESSTRAVELLED defied a penalty at Wetherby to land the odds with the minimum of fuss. The five-year-old is likely to prove competitive at this level and a bold bid is anticipated. The unbeaten Rocheval has won a couple of junior hurdles in good style and looks a useful prospect. He's preferred to stablemate Bold Light on his reappearance, while both Saracen Beau and Country Mile are noted too.
A race full of potential with ROADLESSTRAVELLED just about the most persuasive option. An imposing sort physically, he's passed each of his 3 tests in fine style and there should be plenty more to come. Country Mile is sure to leave the bare form of his Ayr win behind and is a big threat, while Lily du Berlais needs respecting, too.
A number of these are open to improvement but that will be needed if Irish raider LILY DU BERLAIS returns from a break in top form.
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)  (14/1 -40%)Dr T J Eckleburg |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dr T J Eckleburg 14/1, Two chase wins from lower marks last term and shaped as if he'd come on for the run following 6 months off when third of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Eased 1 lb ahead of this but couple of others appeal more for win purposes. Won two h'cap chases last term; fair run after a break when third last time; could go well. |
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2nd (3)  (4/1 +27%)General Medrano |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) General Medrano 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who improved switched to chasing, landing first 2 starts and plenty of good efforts in defeat thereafter. Below-par effort at Kempton in April but eased 2 lb ahead of return and he won on seasonal bow last term. Had wind surgery. Won first 2 starts last season; some fair runs after that; chance unless going turns soft. |
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3rd (4)  (11/2 -10%)Netywell |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Netywell 11/2, Consistent type who scored over C&D last December on way to completing a quick-fire hat-trick at Newcastle (16.3f) in February. Faded out of things when fourth at Carlisle (2m, heavy) on final start in April but he returns with his yard in good order. Won three on trot in middle of last season; went up 19lb; no easy task on seasonal debut. |
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4th (2)  (11/8 +39%)Home Free |
11/8(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Home Free 11/8, Hurdles winner who opened his chase account returning from 5 months off (had wind op and tongue tied) at Uttoxeter in October and improved again when following up in emphatic fashion in handicap at Ayr (16.5f) 26 days ago. Up 10 lb but big shout in hat-trick bid. Won last two races, latest by 11l at Ayr; now 10lb higher; has won on heavy; contender. |
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5th (1)  (16/1 -60%)Xcitations |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Xcitations 16/1, Seen to good effect when resuming winning ways at Sandown (15.5f) 12 months ago but largely struggled thereafter, including when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, heavy) in April. Has often needed a run to put him spot on but he's fallen to a handy mark. 5-8 over fences, latest at Sandown last November; on a good mark but usually needs a run. |
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6th (6)  (4/1 +11%)Galunggung |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Galunggung 4/1, Progressive, dual winner over hurdles who made perfect start in this sphere when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Perth (2m) in May, kicking on from 2 out and kept up to work. Type to progress further and respected up in grade after 6 months off. Won two novice hurdles last term and off the mark on chase debut in May; interesting. |
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|PU| (5)  (22/1 -214%)Eden Du Houx |
22/1(-214%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Eden Du Houx 22/1, Doubled his tally in this sphere at Ffos Las 2 years ago. Very lightly raced since, not threatening on back of 9 months off/wind surgery when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Ascot (18.8f) last December. The betting can prove a useful guide on the back of an 11-month absence. Won Ffos Las handicap in November 2023; lightly raced since; worth a market check. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Dan Skelton trained last year's winner and is represented by the progressive HOME FREE. He landed a double over fences when scoring with any amount in hand at Ayr last month and a 10lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. Galunggung looks another promising recruit to chasing, having won at Perth on his debut over the larger obstacles, while both Netywell and Eden Du Houx are respected.
HOME FREE has improved on the back of wind surgery/equipped with a tongue tie, following up his Uttoxeter success with the minimum of fuss at Ayr 26 days ago. The handicapper has reacted but he's unlikely to have finished improving yet on that evidence and can complete the hat-trick. General Medrano returns with his yard in good form and along with progressive 8-y-o Galunggung, heads the dangers.
Having won both his races since a wind operation, HOME FREE is the one to beat. The unexposed Galunggung is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (6/1 +14%)Steel Ally |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Steel Ally 6/1, Progressive sort who resumed with a very good second of 10 in 2m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las 41 days ago. Up 3 lb but not taken lightly with this step up in trip a plus. Runner-up in Welsh Champion Hurdle last month and could make another bold bid. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 -56%)Beat The Bat |
7/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Beat The Bat 7/1, Useful bumper winner who quickly made up into a very useful hurdler last winter, scoring at Ascot (19f) before an excellent second in 2m Cheltenham novice. Off 11 months but remains with plenty of potential for handicaps. Interesting. Strong novice form towards end of last year; off since but has potential off opening mark. |
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3rd (12)  (14/1 -40%)Knight Of Allen |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Knight Of Allen 14/1, Lightly-raced 2m hurdles winner who resumed with a solid third of 10 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. May still do better now handicapping. Possibilities. Very lightly raced 4yo who has shown promise and is an interesting handicap newcomer. |
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4th (2)  (10/1 -54%)Kamsinas |
10/1(-54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Kamsinas 10/1, Course scorer who resumed his progress when making a winning return in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Can make his presence felt here despite a 5 lb rise. Grade 2 novice win here in 2023; won at Aintree on return; could play another leading role. |
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5th (4)  (9/1 +0%)Punta Del Este |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Punta Del Este 9/1, C&D winner who shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 1 lb. Two wins last term and very close third on return; this 5yo could still have more to offer. |
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6th (7)  (40/1 +39%)Dans Le Vent |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dans Le Vent 40/1, Course winner who made a promising return from 19 months off when a considerately-handled fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Not ruled out if taking a step forward now. 11yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains, but he's well h'capped and 1-1 here. |
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7th (14)  (22/1 -83%)Park Annonciade |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Park Annonciade 22/1, Useful Irish hurdler who took this event 12 months ago. Sent chasing this term and still in touch when fell 5 out in 2m handicap chase at Ayr 21 days ago. Must enter calculations back in this sphere now. Failed to kick on after winning this 12 months ago but just 2lb higher and not ruled out. |
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8th (15)  (14/1 +30%)Lavida Adiva |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Lavida Adiva 14/1, Consistent sort who landed 2m Catterick novice last December. Not disgraced on his return when sixth to Kamsinas in handicap at Aintree (20f) 27 days ago. In the mix with few miles still on the clock. Good second in big field at Cheltenham in April and she may have needed her comeback run. |
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9th (6)  (3/1 +60%)Josh The Boss |
3/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Josh The Boss 3/1, Got right back on the up on his return with victory in 17-runner Silver Trophy handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month. That form has worked out really well so he's a likely player despite a 7 lb hike. Authoritative win in Silver Trophy on reappearance and a 7lb rise may not stop him. |
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10th (10)  (11/2 +61%)Bowenspark |
11/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bowenspark 11/2, Unreliable sort but he recorded a creditable third of 9 to Kamsinas in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not the easiest of rides and visor is now reached for. Good third at Aintree on reappearance & open to further improvement now he's back on track. |
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11th (11)  (8/1 +68%)Fine Casting |
8/1(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Fine Casting 8/1, A fairly useful C&D scorer who ran to a similar level when placed on 4 of 5 starts over fences last season. Off since running poorly at Uttoxeter in May but handily weighted and not ruled out for a yard among the winners. Below par when last seen but has dropped to a good mark and trainer is in fine form. |
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|PU| (8)  (33/1 0%)N'golo |
33/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) N'golo 33/1, Winner of the 2022 Swinton here and he posted his best run since on the back of a wind op when a fair third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good) 7 days ago. Needs to build on it. Won the 2022 Swinton Hurdle here; lightly raced since and hasn't really shone. |
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|PU| (9)  (50/1 -52%)Ballygeary |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ballygeary 50/1, Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June and might have needed the run after 4 months off at Aintree, though he'll need to show more resolution than he often has to defy his mark in a race as competitive as this. Made it 5-12 over hurdles when winning in June but no threat the next twice. |
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|PU| (13)  (100/1 -100%)Lively Citizen |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Lively Citizen 100/1, A fairly useful chase/hurdles scorer who signed off for last term with a solid sixth of 11 in 2m handicap hurdle at Perth. No forlorn hope on his reappearance. Ran well off this mark at Aintree in April but returns in warm race; all wins over shorter. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
BEAT THE BAT found only the useful Dysart Enos too good in novice company at Cheltenham at the end of last year. Harry Fry's inmate may well prove good enough off his current mark now handicapping and is marginally preferred to Kamsinas. The latter landed a Grade 2 novice hurdle at this fixture last year and won at Aintree on his reappearance, while Chepstow winner Josh The Boss and Steel Ally are both capable.
This is wide open but Harry Fry's lightly-raced BEAT THE BAT appeals as an improver now going into handicap company for the first time so edges the vote. Dan Skelton's Punta del Este made an encouraging return at Carlisle and could emerge as the main threat, although plenty of others make appeal, notably Josh The Boss, Fine Casting, Steel Ally, Kamsinas and last year's victor Park Annonciade.
The form of Chepstow's Silver Trophy is working out well and dominant winner JOSH THE BOSS is taken to defy a 7lb rise.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (7/2 +0%)Trelawne |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Trelawne 7/2, Winner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles and made a successful debut over fences at Carlisle (2½m) last November. Continued in good form thereafter but got no further than the second having been sent off favourite in the Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, heavy) in March. Can get back on track on return. Runner-up in Grade 2 novice chase in January and the forecast rain is in his favour. |
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2nd (2)  (11/8 +21%)Iroko |
11/8(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Iroko 11/8, Thrived over hurdles in 2022/23 and was an easy winner of a Warwick novice on his seasonal/chase debut last year. Took his form up another notch on third start over fences when 4 lengths second of 6 to Inothewayurthinkin in Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree in April and has more to offer this term. Second in Grade 1 novice at Aintree in April when last seen; leading form claims on return. |
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3rd (5)  (13/2 +46%)Deafening Silence |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Deafening Silence 13/2, Successful on last of 3 starts in points and built on his hurdling debut promise after over a year off when landing novice at Exeter last November. Progressed again when taking Grade 2 at Sandown 4 weeks later and warrants respect on return/chase debut. Yard won this last year with Grey Dawning. In at deep end on chase debut but this Grade 2 novice hurdle winner has lots of potential. |
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4th (6)  (6/1 -9%)Hillcrest |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Hillcrest 6/1, Big chasing type who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, galloping on strongly on first crack at 3m in Grade 2 Prestige Novices' Hurdle at Haydock back in February 2022. Ran no sort of race in the Albert Bartlett the following month and hasn't been seen since. Interesting chasing debutant. Very promising novice hurdler in 2021-22 but has a mammoth absence to defy. |
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5th (3)  (9/2 +10%)Tahmuras |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Tahmuras 9/2, Created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown. Cast aside a tame chase debut when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Aintree on Boxing Day and similar form when runner-up on both subsequent starts. Yard won 3 of last 4 renewals. Second in Grade 2 novice at Kempton when last seen; going back left-handed could be a plus. |
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|PU| (1)  (150/1 -50%)Lieutenant Command |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lieutenant Command 150/1, Doubled his tally over fences at Leopardstown (21.4f, good) back in March 2023 but struggled off his revised mark on both subsequent starts, last seen tailed off in the Galway Plate 15 months ago. Off since and has left Noel Meade. Two-time chase winner in Ireland but this 10yo makes his stable debut after a long absence. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
This looks a good opportunity for the classy IROKO to make a winning start to his season. He wasn't disgraced when finishing fifth in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival on his return from an absence, before posting an excellent runner-up effort in an Aintree Grade 1 over 3m1f. The talented but quirky Trelawne was last seen falling in the Ultima at Cheltenham but commands respect provided he puts his best foot forward. Tahmuras is respected most of the remainder.
IROKO was runner-up in the Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree on his final outing last term and is open to further progress. He is fancied to make a winning return to action at the expense of Trelawne, who boasts a notably good record when fresh and was sent off favourite for the Ultima when last seen but fell at the second. Deafening Silence warrants plenty of respect on return/chase debut so rounds off the shortlist.
Paul Nicholls has won seven of the last ten runnings and his representative TAHMURAS earns the vote ahead of Iroko.
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)  (22/1 -193%)Shoot First |
22/1(-193%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Shoot First 22/1, Useful performance to win a 3m Cheltenham handicap in October 2022. Not seen again until fifth of 10 at Galway 4 weeks ago, shaping as if retaining all his ability. It'll be interesting to see if there's money for him with that outing under his belt. Big-field win at Cheltenham in October 2022; fair fifth at Galway last month after absence. |
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2nd (15)  (11/4 +66%)One Big Bang |
11/4(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) One Big Bang 11/4, Maiden in Ireland but 2-2 around 3m for James Owen in the spring, including a C&D handicap. Improved again when second under a double penalty in 21.5f Newton Abbot novice on his return 24 days ago. The step back up in trip will suit and looks on a good mark for his very much in-form yard. Has done very well since joining this yard and he's open to further improvement. |
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3rd (13)  (22/1 +12%)Phantomofthepoints |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Phantomofthepoints 22/1, Posted a fairly useful effort when a wide-margin winner of a Chepstow novice (2m, soft) in April. Not disgraced when sixth of 13 on handicap debut at Ayr (2m) later that month and now steps up markedly in trip for his reappearance in a race the yard is no stranger to success in. Trainer has good record in race, but improvement needed and big stamina question to answer. |
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4th (12)  (33/1 +34%)Castle Rushen |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Castle Rushen 33/1, Finally came good in a handicap when shading a tight finish on his 2½m Carlisle reappearance 3 weeks ago. Only raised 3 lb but it'll probably be enough to stop him in this stronger race. Narrow reappearance win at Carlisle; this is much tougher but he's not ruled out. |
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5th (11)  (14/1 -27%)Backmersackme |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Backmersackme 14/1, Point/bumper winner who has shown promise over hurdles and on the Flat since. Unexposed type for a trainer with a strong record in good handicaps, including a win in this race last year. Improvement needed but lightly raced and represents last year's winning connections. |
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|F| (4)  (11/1 +21%)Gwennie May Boy |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gwennie May Boy 11/1, Made it 3-3 for Dan Skelton with a useful performance to land a competitive staying handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting in April. A further 11 lb rise demands further progress but no shock were he to find it. Made it 3-3 for yard with easy win at Aintree's National meeting; respected on return. |
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|U| (16)  (7/1 +42%)Patriotik |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Patriotik 7/1, Point winner who opened Rules account in a 2½m Ffos Las novice in March. Made a sound start to his handicap career after a break when fifth of 17 in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) 6 weeks ago. Unexposed now stepping up to 3m for a stable which knows what it takes to win this. Stayed on for fifth in the 2m3f Silver Trophy and the step up to 3m could bear fruit. |
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|PU| (14)  (9/2 +31%)Catch Him Derry |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Catch Him Derry 9/2, Improving type who made it 3-4 in handicaps when scoring hard held on his 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance at the end of October. Raised another 7 lb but there's almost certainly more to come. Part of a strong hand for his stable. Harry Skelton rides a stablemate but he's 3-4 in handicaps and clearly thriving. |
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|PU| (7)  (14/1 +30%)Zain Nights |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Zain Nights 14/1, Useful stayer on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and fast heading that way over hurdles, completing a handicap hat-trick in a big-field race over C&D in May. Returned with a good third of 12 at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. Another who can't be discounted. Completed hat-trick in the spring and could improve for fair comeback third at Cheltenham. |
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|PU| (3)  (17/2 +29%)Kerryhill |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kerryhill 17/2, Irish point winner who was very progressive in novice hurdles last winter, making it 2-3 with smooth Doncaster Grade 2 success (3m, good) in January. Surely more to come this season and much respected on handicap debut. Off since Grade 2 novice win at Doncaster in January but yard's horses often go well fresh. |
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|PU| (5)  (17/2 +39%)Push The Button |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Push The Button 17/2, Progressive in bumpers and 2-3 in novice hurdles at up to 21f last autumn. Off 11 months, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Cheltenham (2½m) 4 weeks ago and shapes as if this step up to 3m will suit him. Returned from absence with fair 5th at Cheltenham; unexposed and could have more to offer. |
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|PU| (1)  (22/1 +56%)Twig |
22/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Twig 22/1, Did really well back chasing last season, including second in Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival. Reverted to hurdles for Wetherby reappearance and finished a fine second in a 3m Wetherby Grade 2. Runs off the same mark as the Ultima. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Second in Ultima Handicap Chase off this mark in March; creditable run over hurdles latest. |
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|PU| (9)  (28/1 +44%)Ottizzini |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ottizzini 28/1, Won maiden/novice events at up to 3m last season and back on the up when landing a 3m Ayr handicap 3 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise looks fair enough but this is a much tougher race. Easily made all at Ayr three weeks ago but this is a much tougher test of her credentials. |
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|PU| (6)  (33/1 -18%)Jody Ted |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jody Ted 33/1, Better than ever with chase and handicap hurdle wins last autumn but off since unseating just before halfway in a valuable handicap chase at last year's Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Irish raider; absent since last December but in top form previously; interesting contender. |
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|PU| (10)  (40/1 +20%)The Imposter |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Imposter 40/1, Made it a remarkable 9 wins in 10 starts when seeing off 5 rivals at Chepstow (3m, heavy) last December. Not seen since, though, and this is a very hard race in which to return from an absence in. 6 wins in a row in 2023; may have more left in the tank but in a hot race back from layoff. |
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Doyen Quest impressed when forging clear in a Cheltenham handicap over 3m last weekend and, officially 5lb well-in at the weights under a penalty, he looks obvious shortlist material. That said, if the quick turnaround catches him out, it may be BACKMERSACKME who takes full advantage. The son of Getaway wasn't disgraced when finishing fourth on his handicap debut off this mark over 2m4f at Worcester in September and, fit from a satisfactory spin on the Flat last month, he gets the vote. Catch Him Derry has done nothing but improve and is overlooked at your peril.
James Owen denied Dan Skelton in a valuable handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last weekend and history may repeat itself, with ONE BIG BANG, who will be well suited by the return to 3m, taken to see off progressive Skelton pair Doyen Quest and Catch Him Derry. Returning Grade 2 novice hurdle winner Kerryhill is another very interesting runner.
The step up in trip could be just what PATRIOTIK (nap) needs after his staying-on fifth in the 2m3f Silver Trophy at Chepstow.
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)  (11/4 +31%)Royale Pagaille |
11/4(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Royale Pagaille 11/4, Not seen since falling 3 out in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham in January but he claimed the scalp of Bravemansgame on his return in this 12 months ago, further enhancing his superb record at this venue. Another big run could well be on the cards. Won this 12 months ago on reappearance; leading player if at the top of his game. |
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2nd (5)  (15/8 +17%)Grey Dawning |
15/8(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grey Dawning 15/8, Took really well to fences last term, bagging his third win in Grade 1 Turners Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and posting a solid third in Manifesto Novices Chase at Aintree final run. Most likeable sort who hasn't reached his ceiling. Won Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham Festival; brings star potential to second chasing season. |
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3rd (2)  (8/1 +33%)Bravemansgame |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bravemansgame 8/1, King George winner in 2022 but went winless when not operating at his best last term, including when runner-up in this and the King George at Kempton. Just a respectable comeback in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and opposable at this level nowadays. Blinkers now fitted. 2022 King George winner; hasn't hit the same heights more recently but he's not ruled out. |
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4th (4)  (10/1 +50%)Gold Tweet |
10/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gold Tweet 10/1, Smart French chaser but seems better over hurdles (winner of the Cleeve Hurdle in 2022/23) and looks up against it at this level. The return to Britain could prompt another form surge, but this French 7yo looks opposable. |
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5th (9)  (13/2 +46%)Limerick Lace |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Limerick Lace 13/2, Smart mare who arrives on the back of an excellent second season over fences, winning 3 times, notably the Grade 2 Mares' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Excuses in the Grand National final start and she's not taken lightly. Won mares' Grade 2 at Cheltenham Festival; in excellent hands to continue to progress. |
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|PU| (1)  (8/1 -33%)Ahoy Senor |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ahoy Senor 8/1, Not a fluent jumper of fences but top-class on his day and shaped as if as good as ever when third in Old Roan at Aintree on return 4 weeks ago, leaving the impression he'd have pushed the winner closer had he been asked for his effort sooner under a more patient ride than usual. High on shortlist. Highly creditable 3rd in Old Roan on reappearance; could have big say now back up in trip. |
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|PU| (3)  (20/1 -100%)Capodanno |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Capodanno 20/1, High-class chaser who got back to winning ways in Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham in January and similar form despite shaping as if the drop in trip was against him when fourth in the Ryanair. Excuses in Grand National and Punchestown Gold Cup last 2 starts but career best is required here. Inconsistent but won Cotswold Chase in January & represents all-conquering Willie Mullins. |
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Grey Dawning has to be respected on his return to action following a very successful novice campaign, but he could be vulnerable in this company without a prep run. With that in mind, preference is for HEWICK, who improved on his comeback performance when narrowly denied by Envoi Allen at Down Royal earlier in the month. Last season's King George winner went on to finish third in a top-class renewal of the Punchestown Gold Cup in May and is arguably the one to beat on that form. Royale Pagaille cannot be discounted having taken this contest 12 months ago, while Bravemansgame should not be written off in first-time blinkers.
AHOY SENOR is a risky betting proposition due to his suspect jumping, but he looked as good as ever ridden more patiently than usual when third under top weight in the Old Roan at Aintree on his comeback last month and could be worth chancing. The obvious threat is Grey Dawning, who was the leading British-trained novice last season and should have even more to offer this term. Haydock specialist and defending champion Royale Pagaille completes the shortlist.
Haydock brings out the best in ROYALE PAGAILLE, who won this 12 months ago on his reappearance, and he can land back-to-back runnings.
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)  (7/1 +0%)Fontaine Collonges |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fontaine Collonges 7/1, Added to her tally in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby (heavy) on Boxing Day. The run likely came too soon when well behind a couple of these in Classic Chase at Warwick only 18 days later and returns fresh from 10 months off now. Won this two years ago and capable of having a big say if at the top of her game. |
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2nd (2)  (16/1 -60%)Monbeg Genius |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Monbeg Genius 16/1, Highly progressive over fences as a novice, winning 3 handicaps before ending campaign with an excellent third in Ultima. Just the one decent effort last season when third in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Starts the new campaign on a nice mark as a result. Failed to kick on last season but still only eight and not discounted on reappearance. |
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3rd (10)  (10/1 -122%)Take Your Time |
10/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Take Your Time 10/1, Isn't the most consistent but has won all 3 completed starts in handicap chases (including over C&D on heavy), battling well at Ffos Las 7 months ago. Definite claims on return. Very in and out last season but won three times and could be on a good mark. |
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4th (8)  (7/2 +56%)Credo |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Credo 7/2, Has a decent strike rate and returned with a respectable effort at Wincanton last month. Should be spot on now and looks a player. 2lb lower than when second in this last year and could improve for recent comeback third. |
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|PU| (9)  (12/1 +0%)Pepe Le Moko |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Pepe Le Moko 12/1, Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but quickly put that right sent chasing, taking 2 of his first 3 starts (at up to 20.5f). Probably needed the run at Cheltenham on return and remains with some potential. Faded on first try at staying trip but may have needed the run; only 6; retains potential. |
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|PU| (7)  (13/8 +80%)Hititi |
13/8(+80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hititi 13/8, Likeable sort who returned to chasing with an excellent second in first-time cheekpieces at Chepstow. Still potentially thrown in on hurdles form and looks the one to beat. Well treated on hurdle form and good second over fences latest; could build on that run. |
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|PU| (6)  (15/2 +25%)My Silver Lining |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) My Silver Lining 15/2, Relished increased test of stamina when bagging fourth chase win in Classic Chase at Warwick in January. Excellent placed efforts in Grand National Trial here and Midlands National at Uttoxeter next 2 starts but below form subsequently, including on return (pulled up). Pulled up on reappearance but had a superb campaign last season and is not written off. |
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|PU| (4)  (16/1 +20%)Prairie Wolf |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Prairie Wolf 16/1, Winner of 3 of his half-a-dozen starts switched to fences last term, finishing a solid third off this mark in a strong 10-runner Ayr handicap on final start in April. Yet to fire this season, though. Something to prove regarding stamina and current form, but was progressive last season. |
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|PU| (11)  (28/1 +15%)Prince Des Fichaux |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Prince Des Fichaux 28/1, Ended last season with a poor run and failed to beat a rival at Carlisle on return, so has a bit to prove at this level. Went close in the Eider in February but beaten a long way on last month's reappearance. |
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MY SILVER LINING arrives here on the back of two poor performances, but there were valid excuses for those defeats and they also mean that she arrives here 1lb lower than when third in the Midlands Grand National in March. That followed a fine second in the Grand National Trial over 3m4f at this venue the previous month and a reproduction of either of those performances would make her hard to beat. Credo was second in this race last season and could go well once again, while Fontaine Collonges and Le Milos are the pick of the remainder.
HITITI made a positive return to the larger obstacles when second at Chepstow and, based on hurdling form, he's well enough treated to go one better. Take Your Time has a good record over fences and looks the main threat ahead of Dare To Shout.
Having done very well this autumn since being switched to fences, DARE TO SHOUT is taken to follow up his win at Carlisle.
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