There were 44 Races on Saturday 21st December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Thurles, 6 races at Ascot, 8 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 (2)  (1/10 +50%)Classic Maestro |
1/10(+50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Classic Maestro 1/10, Fifth handicap hurdle win since January when comfortably seeing off 5 rivals at Bangor 8 days ago. Promising second on previous chase start. This is an excellent chance for him to add to his haul. Progressive hurdler who showed promise on his sole chase start and has appealing claims. |
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2nd (1)  (5/1 -25%)Barrowdale |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Barrowdale 5/1, Won a 23f Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in February 2022 but has a whopping 1017-day absence to overcome on chase debut. Returns from whopping absence but looked promising; could go well if retaining his ability. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
With only one rival to beat, this appeals as an ideal opportunity for CLASSIC MAESTRO to get off the mark over fences. A promising runner-up on his debut at Lingfield in February, Jennie Candlish's charge has since won three times over hurdles and sets a lofty standard. Not in action since a novice hurdle at Carlisle in March 2022, Barrowdale is likely to improve plenty for the run.
With his sole rival not having been seen for 3 years it's impossible to oppose CLASSIC MAESTRO.
Thriving hurdler CLASSIC MAESTRO showed promise in February on his sole chase start and earns the vote now back over fences.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (15/2 -50%)Gege Ville |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gege Ville 15/2, Ayr bumper winner in 2021. Placed in 2 of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles in 2022/23. Brings an unexposed profile to this handicap debut but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations after a further 19 months off. Very lightly raced 8yo with a long absence to overcome on his handicap debut. |
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2nd (2)  (10/3 +5%)Honneur D'ajonc |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Honneur D'ajonc 10/3, Improved at only the third of asking for James Owen when winning a Fontwell handicap in October. Disappointing at Uttoxeter since but no surprise were to get back on the up now for his very good stable now. Won at Fontwell but rather typical of him to perform below par next time. |
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3rd (5)  (7/1 -250%)Medieval Gold |
7/1(-250%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Medieval Gold 7/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas and made a good start over hurdles for new yard earlier in the year, finishing second on soft at Market Rasen in February before going one better in maiden at Perth 3 months later. Unexposed handicap newcomer. Unexposed and the horse he beat in his maiden at Perth has gone on to better things. |
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4th (1)  (14/1 -40%)Hurricane Ali |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hurricane Ali 14/1, Ran some good races at Cartmel over the summer but jumped poorly and well held at Aintree when last seen at the end of October. Has quite a lot to prove again and would prefer faster ground. |
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5th (3)  (33/1 -175%)Lupus Regem |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lupus Regem 33/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who was also first past the post in a Lingfield handicap in November 2022 only to lose the race having drifted into the runner-up. Not seen again until pulled up in a Chepstow handicap for new yard in October. Has a tongue tie added now. Can only watch. Tailed off in handicap hurdle in October following a long absence; now tries a tongue-tie. |
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6th (7)  (12/1 +25%)Dalileo |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dalileo 12/1, Posted best effort for some time when taking a 10-runner Ayr handicap (19.5f, good to soft) last month. Found out in bigger fields at Musselburgh and Newcastle since but this is less competitive. Won with a bit in hand at Ayr (2m3f, good) but beaten about 17l in his two runs since. |
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7th (4)  (5/4 +69%)Speed Davis |
5/4(+69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Speed Davis 5/4, Irish/point bumper winner who also landed maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (17.5f) in April. Also a good second under a penalty at Bangor in May but not in same form when well-held fourth at Uttoxeter in cheekpieces (discarded) in June. Makes handicap debut after a 6-month break (has had wind surgery). Point/bumper/hurdle winner; makes handicap debut after wind surgery. |
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MEDIEVAL GOLD may not have been in action since scoring at Perth in May, but he did so in comfortable fashion on that occasion and a mark of 108 on his handicap debut looks workable. A capable sort on his day, Speed Davis has undergone wind surgery since disappointing at Uttoxeter in June, while Honneur D'Ajonc has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate run at Fontwell.
HONNEUR D'AJONC had an off day last time but prior to that recorded a career best to score at Fontwell and is taken to bounce back for a yard which continues to knock in the winners. The unexposed newcomer Medieval Gold is feared most ahead of fellow handicap hurdle newcomer Speed Davis.
He has an absence to overcome but MEDIEVAL GOLD's maiden win now reads quite well. Speed Davis is the second choice.
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)  (4/5 +4%)Holloway Queen |
4/5(+4%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Holloway Queen 4/5, €40,000 3-y-o, £180,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m-2¼m winner) Bywell Beau. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and looked a nice prospect when going one place better om hurdles debut 3 weeks ago Won on hurdle debut at Lingfield and that form reads well; highly likeable prospect. |
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3rd (5)  (16/1 +36%)My Kiwi Girl |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) My Kiwi Girl 16/1, £80,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Kellie's Dream. Dam 1½m winner on Flat in Germany, half-sister to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Catch Me. Cosily won sole start in Irish points but didn't look totally straightforward on hurdles debut. Point winner; could build on hurdle debut 4th now up in trip; sizeable step forward needed. |
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4th (4)  (7/1 +30%)Millie Supreme |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Millie Supreme 7/1, £30,000 purchase after winning 3 of 6 starts in Irish points. Found only one too good both starts over hurdles last month but looks up against it at this level. 3-6 in points and runner-up on first two hurdle starts; could be vulnerable once more. |
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|F| (1)  (6/1 -50%)Fromheretoeternity |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fromheretoeternity 6/1, Has improved since joining Jennie Candlish, going with plenty of zest for win number 3 in novice company at Hexham 10 days ago. Pitched into a deeper race but she's a definite player in his current mood. 3-5 for this yard but it's possible a couple of the others have greater potential. |
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HOLLOWAY QUEEN seemed to be value for more than the winning margin when hanging left late in the piece at Lingfield on her hurdles bow. The daughter of Jukebox Jury is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming, and she is narrowly preferred to Kelya Wood, who could not have won any easier at Uttoxeter last month. A winner of three of her last five starts in this sphere, Fromheretoeternity cannot be ruled out either.
Having fetched £180,000 despite not winning her point, HOLLOWAY QUEEN created a vey favourable impression when successful at Lingfield 3 weeks ago. Sure to build on that, she can go in again, for all Fromheretoeternity can call upon plenty of experience under Rules.
Kelya Wood looks promising but HOLLOWAY QUEEN beat a useful bumper performer on her hurdle debut at Lingfield and gets the nod.
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)  (13/2 +7%)Sunnyvilla |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sunnyvilla 13/2, Notched third success over fences for Donal Hassett in Ireland when landing a Cork handicap in April. Decent third at Limerick 18 days later and should win races for this new yard, albeit he'll need to be at the top of his game back from an 8-month absence in order to take this. Three chase wins in Ireland and reappears with new yard among the winners. |
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2nd (4)  (11/2 +8%)Cerendipity |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cerendipity 11/2, Crucially produced a better round of jumping when running out an authoritative winner on final start of last season at Bangor. Shaped as if needing his Wetherby return in October and worth noting he's won second time out for each of the last 2 seasons. Of interest judged on his win at Bangor in April and the form of his stable is a positive. |
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3rd (2)  (15/2 +38%)Xcitations |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Xcitations 15/2, It's been a struggle since his latest success at Sandown last November but he boasts a healthy strike rate over fences (5-19) and is now 8 lb below that winning mark. Dangerous to discount with last month's C&D reappearance spin under his belt. Well beaten on reappearance here but has a good record on his second start of the season. |
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4th (7)  (10/3 -48%)Intimate |
10/3(-48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Intimate 10/3, Took form to a new level over hurdles when successful at Hereford on final run of last season. Good start in this sphere when chasing home a race-fit rival on his reappearance at Sandown (15.4f, good to soft) and he should make a bold bid to go one better here. Runner-up on chase debut a fortnight ago and there's room for improvement in his jumping. |
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5th (5)  (9/1 -13%)Royal Mer |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Royal Mer 9/1, Notched 5 handicap wins during first campaign over fences in 2023/24, completing a hat-trick in good style at Wincanton in April. However, he ended that campaign on a downer (pulled up at Ayr) and he hasn't shown much in 2 starts so far this season. A return to form is needed but he's set to be back on testing ground, which could help. |
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6th (3)  (13/2 +41%)Red Rookie |
13/2(+41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Red Rookie 13/2, Winless last season but performed with credit on final 2 starts of that campaign, making the frame in 3m handicap chases at Uttoxeter. Drop back in trip no bad thing (all 5 career wins in various race-types gained at around 2m) and he's lurking on a potentially handy mark. He's not as good as he was but returns with his trainer in good form; not discounted. |
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|PU| (1)  (4/1 +0%)Netywell |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Netywell 4/1, Consistent type who registered the first leg of a hat-trick last winter when landing this race by a wide-margin 12 months ago. Looked rusty back over this C&D on his seasonal reappearance and, with the cobwebs now blown away, he has to enter calculations. Won three in a row last winter and could improve for last month's reappearance third here. |
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|PU| (6)  (12/1 -9%)Findthetime |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Findthetime 12/1, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, good) in June. However, he was safely held back from a break last month and others make more appeal on this occasion. Won twice last season (1m7f/2m) and could benefit from this drop back in trip; a possible. |
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INTIMATE made a promising start to his chasing career when finishing runner-up behind a useful type on his seasonal reappearance at Sandown recently and, nudged up 1lb, he gets the vote to land the spoils with that run under his belt. The largely consistent Netywell finished just over eight lengths behind a subsequent winner when third over this track and trip last month, and he must enter calculations eased 1lb. Sunnyvilla is also respected.
INTIMATE made a promising start over fences when finding only Mount Tempest too good at Sandown and, with the likelihood of better to come from this 6-y-o, he looks the way to go. Next on the list is Cerendipity, who is bidding to win second time out for the third consecutive season, while last year's winner Netywell and Xcitations also warrant consideration.
The lightly raced 6yo INTIMATE was a promising second on his chase debut at Sandown a fortnight ago and can go one better.
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)  (16/1 -33%)Egbert |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Egbert 16/1, A dual chase winner at up to 3m last season who was pulled up in Scottish Grand National at Ayr (31.8f, good to soft) in April and reappearance run in refitted visor at Exeter (24.2f) 6 weeks ago was a disappointing effort. Needs to leavethat well behind. Tailed off on reappearance but won twice during novice campaign and he retains potential. |
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2nd (9)  (4/1 +43%)Jacks Parrot |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Jacks Parrot 4/1, Has improved since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter and Perth in April. Went without usual tongue tie (refitted here) and shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f) 20 days ago and he could yet get back on the up. Won two in a row in April; well beaten on reappearance but the tongue-tie returns today. |
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3rd (1)  (10/3 -11%)Famous Bridge |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Famous Bridge 10/3, Dual C&D winner last season, including this race from a 2 lb lower mark. Ran well when fourth in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham in March and returned to action with a sound second behind a course specialist at Kelso (26.2f) 56 days ago. Fancied to play a lead role again. Won this 12 months ago; now just 2lb higher and he was a good second on his reappearance. |
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4th (6)  (7/1 +0%)Credo |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Credo 7/1, Has done his winning in small field and returned to action with a good third at Wincanton (26.7f) in October. Rare below-par display when fourth of 9 in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago and she's a likely candidate to bounce back (third in this race 12 months ago). 8lb lower than when third in this last year but suffered heavy defeat over C&D last time. |
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5th (5)  (12/1 +14%)Percussion |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Percussion 12/1, On a lengthy losing run but he ran right up to form when second from out of the weights in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Not at best when finishing midfield in last month's Grand Sefton over the National fences 6 weeks ago. First-time visor may put an extra edge on him. Good second at Uttoxeter on penultimate start but he's been frustrating to follow. |
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6th (8)  (40/1 -21%)Diol Ker |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Diol Ker 40/1, A useful chaser for Gordon Elliott but well held all 3 starts in veterans' company upon joining present connections this autumn. Mark is tumbling all the time if refitting of cheekpieces has positive effect here. Mark continues to fall but he's been pulled up/tailed off on his three starts this autumn. |
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|PU| (7)  (7/2 +30%)East Street |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) East Street 7/2, Pulled up on first outing for current yard, but hasn't looked back since visor went on, winning handicap chase contests at Wetherby/Leicester and completed hat-trick in handicap hurdle here (24.2f) 17 days ago. Well worthy fo respect back over fences with his rider taking off a handy 7 lb. Has shot up the weights but arrives on four-timer and is clearly thriving for his new yard. |
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|PU| (3)  (7/1 +22%)Regal Blue |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Regal Blue 7/1, Course winner who is a strong stayer when in the mood and he doubled his chase tally at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March. Disappointing return to action when pulled up at Bangor 38 days ago but a return to forcing tactics may see him in a better light here. Promising stayer on testing ground last season and he may have needed his reappearance run. |
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|PU| (2)  (10/1 -82%)Frenchy Du Large |
10/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Frenchy Du Large 10/1, Dual 2½m chase winner earlier in his career who ended 2023 with good placed efforts over C&D/Market Rasen. Off 19 months, shaped as if retaining all his ability when second of 7 in handicap chase at Ludlow (25.6f) 17 days ago, despite hanging badly right. Claims with cheekpieces refitted. Returned from long absence with good 2nd at Ludlow; yard excelling in big Saturday races. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
East Street has notched up three wins from four starts for this stable and he is of interest back at the scene of his latest victory, however a career-high mark does pose a question of James Owen's eight-year-old. With that in mind, a chance is taken on FRENCHY DU LARGE. Venetia Williams' charge was the subject of market support when only finding one rival too good on his return from an absence at Ludlow earlier this month. That effort should have teed him up nicely for a tilt at this and, off 3lb higher, he looks the one to be with. Jacks Parrot and Famous Bridge are a couple of others to consider.
EAST STREET hasn't looked back since the visor went on, winning twice over fences prior to completing the hat-trick over hurdles here 17 days ago. He could well be up to going in again returned to larger obstacles with his rider able to take off his very handy 7 lb claim. Last year's winner Famous Bridge resumed with a good second behind a course specialist at Kelso and he's feared. Credo and Regal Blue are others capable of playing their part.
Last year's winner FAMOUS BRIDGE (nap) is just 2lb higher this time and earns the vote on the back of his promising second at Kelso.
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 +58%)Milldam |
5/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Milldam 5/2, Let down by his jumping when a below-par fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) on his recent return. Scored three times last term however so no surprise to see him bounce back. Three wins from final four starts last season and may have needed recent reappearance run. |
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2nd (5)  (9/2 +36%)Bertie's Ballet |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bertie's Ballet 9/2, C&D winner but he was let down by his jumping when only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 20 days ago. Handily weighted if back on his A-game. Hasn't been at best this season but won heavy-ground C&D maiden last term; not written off. |
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3rd (4)  (16/1 -146%)Admiralty House |
16/1(-146%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Admiralty House 16/1, Lightly-raced winner who resumed with a good second at Wincanton in October. On the retreat when unseated rider last in handicap at Doncaster following month but this free-goer is the sort to get back on track. Headstrong 5yo who has been running well since returning from a long absence; chance. |
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5th (8)  (11/1 +39%)Bashful |
11/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bashful 11/1, Won a pair of handicap hurdles at Musselburgh back in February but struggled on the Flat in the summer and has fared no better back hurdling of late. Others appeal more. Won twice in a row at Musselburgh in February but merely mid-division the last twice. |
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6th (7)  (20/1 -100%)Coventry |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Coventry 20/1, It's now 18 runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a very good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 65 days ago. Needs considering off the same mark. Had been looking regressive but was a fair second at Carlisle on his second stable start. |
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7th (6)  (18/1 -300%)Lune De La Mer |
18/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lune De La Mer 18/1, A fairly useful bumper scorer who overcame inexperience to make a winning hurdling debut in 2m4f Aintree maiden in May, 2023. Absent since but appeals as capable of a fair better now going handicapping. Interesting for his in-form yard. Absent since h'dle debut win in May 2023 but interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
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8th (2)  (14/1 +36%)Rewired |
14/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rewired 14/1, Won 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton last winter but below that level more recently, including when in the frame for his new yard at Wetherby and Carlisle this winter. More is required. Won off this mark in February but hasn't shone in the second half of this year. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MILLDAM showed progressive form last term winning three times over timber. The six-year-old ran well for a long way on his reappearance at Huntingdon before fading in the closing stages, and gets another chance with Jamie Snowden's yard in good form. The headstrong Admiralty House has gone close on a couple of occasions and has the ability to win in this grade if learning to settle better, while Carlisle runner-up Coventry can feature again.
The unbeaten LUNE DE LA MER rates a likely improver now stepping into handicap company so is taken to make light of a lengthy absence with his yard going well. Jilaijone may have to settle for runner-up spot once more, while Coventry and Bertie's Ballet could also have a say.
This could go to MILLDAM, who was prolific on testing ground last season and could build on his recent reappearance run at Huntingdon.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (7/2 +36%)Supremely West |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Supremely West 7/2, Won a brace of novice hurdles last autumn and showed better form in defeat in handicaps thereafter. Clear of the remainder with highly progressive rival at Uttoxeter on penultimate outing. Better than result at Hexham on return and makes the most appeal. Runner-up in handicaps on final three runs last season; could build on reappearance outing. |
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2nd (5)  (11/4 +45%)Magical King |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Magical King 11/4, Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good, 5/1) 42 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on stamina. Should give a good account if jumping holds up again. Yet to prove his stamina but this 5yo can be a serious force if seeing it out. |
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3rd (3)  (11/2 -10%)Castle Rushen |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Castle Rushen 11/2, Finally came good in a handicap when shading a tight finish on his 2½m Carlisle reappearance in November and shaped as if still in form when fourth faced with tough conditions over C&D last time. Not one to write off. Won at Carlisle last month; well-beaten fourth of 15 over C&D since but in a hot race. |
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4th (11)  (6/1 +40%)Half Track |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Half Track 6/1, Well handicapped on best form and took a firm step back in the right direction when second at Carlisle last time, so warrants strong consideration. In good form at Carlisle the last twice and this step back up in trip is worth a go. |
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5th (8)  (33/1 -136%)Champ Royal |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Champ Royal 33/1, Much improved since joining Susan Corbett, scoring 4 times (at up to 25.3f) over hurdles last season. Hasn't taken to chasing but can't be written off returning to this discipline. Has struggled over fences the last twice but progressive & prolific over hurdles last term. |
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|PU| (10)  (4/1 +71%)Stratton Oakmont |
4/1(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Stratton Oakmont 4/1, Reliable sort who resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23f, heavy) in March. Solid return when third at Ffos Las and could be on the premises again. Last season ended with a win and he bumped into progressive sorts when third on comeback. |
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|PU| (2)  (14/1 -40%)The Imposter |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Imposter 14/1, Made it a remarkable 9 wins in 10 starts when seeing off 5 rivals at Chepstow (heavy) last December. However, pulled up in Betfair Stayers' Handicap here on his belated return a month ago and looks best watched at present. Highly prolific up to last December; pulled up on sole run since but he's not written off. |
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|PU| (9)  (20/1 -43%)Our Sam |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Our Sam 20/1, Bagged a hat-trick of victories last summer but hasn't been in top form so far this term and fell at Hexham last time. Second in this race last year but hasn't hit the same heights in 2024. |
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|PU| (7)  (50/1 -127%)Wasdell Dundalk |
50/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wasdell Dundalk 50/1, Done well since joining this yard, bagging a fifth success since last summer when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Carlisle in October. Pulled up there since and returns to hurdling now. Chasing is his game nowadays but he has a lower hurdle mark to work with; not discounted. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Spike Jones made a winning reappearance at Lingfield in first-time cheekpieces. Raised only 2lb, another bold showing looks likely, but MAGICAL KING is preferred in this grade. Stuart Edmunds' charge finished a respectable third in a competitive handicap at Aintree on his first outing since March, and this looks a decent opportunity to regain the winning thread. Supremely West shaped well at Hexham on his comeback and could also have a say.
SUPREMELY WEST was well clear with Gwennie May Boy (subsequently won big handicap at Aintree) on his final outing last season and shaped as if he'd returned in top form when third at Hexham 70 days ago, so he looks the one to beat for all that several others arrive in good order. Half Track and Magical King are both obvious dangers.
With his second of 17 at Uttoxeter in March being an appealing piece of form, SUPREMELY WEST earns the vote ahead of Magical King.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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