There were 23 Races on Monday 30th December 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Haydock, 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 (7)  (11/4 +89%)Clondaw Royale |
11/4(+89%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Clondaw Royale 11/4, Winner of a Bangor maiden hurdle last December but struggled switched to chasing and he failed to see things out when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 21 days ago, folding before last. Steps back up in trip now. Won maiden hurdle at Bangor last December but he's struggled to get competitive this year. |
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2nd (5)  (11/2 -38%)Lady In The Park |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lady In The Park 11/2, Returns to hurdling after a couple of disappointing efforts over the larger obstacles the last twice. On a workable mark and underfoot conditions will hold no fears. Jumping issues over fences the last twice; back hurdling on a competitive mark; considered. |
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3rd (6)  (85/40 +23%)Schalke |
85/40(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Schalke 85/40, 3-time winner over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies, latterly at Kelso (22.7f) 2 years ago. In the doldrums last year but cemented positive start for new yard when finishing a good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. One to consider. Placed on soft ground at Bangor on both starts for this yard; can be thereabouts once more. |
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4th (8)  (18/1 +45%)Polish |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Polish 18/1, Without a win since 2021 and following a low-key start for present connections, he took a step back in the right direction in refitted blinkers when finishing midfield in a 10-runner C&D handicap 26 days ago. Now his task is to build on that. His C&D sixth this month was a step back in the right direction; needs to take another. |
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5th (3)  (25/1 -25%)City Derby |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) City Derby 25/1, Completed a Cartmel 4-timer in staying handicaps this summer before finishing placed at Perth/Aintree. Not suited by drop in trip at Wetherby before poor run at Kelso (22.7f) 22 days ago, possibly feeling the effects of a long campaign (has been on the go since January). Completed Cartmel four-timer in August but seems to have gone off the boil. |
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6th (1)  (16/1 -191%)Tiger Jet |
16/1(-191%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tiger Jet 16/1, Right back to best after 6 months off when making a winning stable debut at Cartmel (22f, heavy) in August. Not in same form when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Worcester in September but given a break since and underfoot conditions will hold no fears. Disappointing in September when last seen but often runs well after a break; C&D winner. |
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|F| (4)  (9/2 +31%)Bushypark |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bushypark 9/2, Proved more miss than hit on the back of a C&D victory 12 months ago but responded well to fitting of cheekpieces when runner-up on final start of last season at Kelso (22.7f) in April. Low-key return to action at Lingfield 21 days ago and he needs to leave that well behind. Shaped as though he needed his reappearance run and he has an excellent record here. |
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|F| (2)  (12/1 -9%)Ballymagroarty Boy |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ballymagroarty Boy 12/1, Course winner who got back on the scoresheet at Ffos Las a year ago and now 4 lb lower in the weights but he's yet to fire this season, coming in seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 20 days ago. Plenty of good efforts to his name around here at least. Won off a 4lb higher mark last December but has struggled to get competitive this season. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Placed on both starts since joining new connections in October, SCHALKE sets the standard on form and this looks like an ideal opportunity to gain a first success since December 2022. The nine-year-old gets the vote ahead of Bushypark, who has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at Kelso, and Lady In The Park. Not in action since last September and a winner at Cartmel on stable debut, Tiger Jet cannot be ruled out either.
SCHALKE cemented the positive start made for his new stable when finishing runner-up in a stronger race at Bangor 17 days ago and well handicapped on old form, he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better. Lady In The Park returned to this sphere and Tiger Jet back from a break for the in-form Jennie Candlish yard are others worth considering.
The 10yo BUSHYPARK (nap) has an excellent record at Haydock and his reappearance run three weeks ago should have put him right for this.
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 (5)  (14/1 +58%)Laganhill |
14/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Laganhill 14/1, £10,000 6-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (b96), bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 21f) Wishfull Thinking and useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m-3m winner) Wishfull Dreaming. Appealing newcomer and interesting if betting vibes proved positive. £10,000 6yo; makes debut with trainer in fine form but he'll need to be useful to win this. |
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2nd (1)  (10/3 +26%)Glynn Brae |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Glynn Brae 10/3, £130,000 purchase on the back of a bumper success at Leopardstown in the spring and followed up on hurdles debut at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) in October. Not in same form when sixth of 9 in novice at Aintree (20f) a month later but return to heavy ground a likely plus here. Won first two races; flopped at Aintree latest but retains potential now back down in trip. |
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3rd (2)  (2/5 +25%)Indeevar Bleu |
2/5(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Indeevar Bleu 2/5, Above-average bumper performer who shaped with plenty of promise when fourth at Ayr on hurdles debut last November. Won on the bridle when long odds-on for a 7-runner Leicester novice (15.5f, heavy) back from 13 months off and he's an exciting prospect. Made it 2-3 with very easy win at Leicester and holds leading claims under a penalty. |
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4th (3)  (10/1 -100%)Desert Halo |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Desert Halo 10/1, Some promise in trio of bumper outings and stepped up plenty on his hurdles debut effort when second of 9 in novice at Lingfield (2m) 32 days ago. That was a fair performance and he may yet have more to offer. 80-1 second at Lingfield last month and might not be far away if backing that up. |
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|PU| (6)  (150/1 -200%)Thirty Bob |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Thirty Bob 150/1, £44,000 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Well held in bumper/novice hurdle so far this winter. Bumper debut wasn't devoid of promise but since pulled up over hurdles at Doncaster. |
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|PU| (4)  (150/1 -50%)Kiss Me D'ex |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kiss Me D'ex 150/1, Bumper winner in France but well beaten both starts switched to hurdling for new yard in recent months. Can only be watched at present. French bumper winner but tailed off at big odds in Britain on his first two hurdle starts. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
INDEEVAR BLEU stepped forward from first to second start over hurdles when scoring comfortably at Leicester last time out and he can follow up under a 6lb penalty for in-form connections. A winner at Stratford on his hurdles bow before disappointing over further at Aintree, Glynn Brae is a major player along with Desert Halo, who ran a career-best when second at Ludlow last time out.
INDEEVAR BLEU wasn't extended when taking care of 6-rivals following a 13-month layoff at Leicester 4 weeks ago and Olly Murphy's gelding looks the one to beat with above-average progress distinctly possible. Glynn Brae and Desert Halo can do battle for minor honours.
Having cantered to victory at Leicester this month on his second hurdle start, useful prospect INDEEVAR BLEU can defy a penalty.
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)  (7/2 +71%)Ned Tanner |
7/2(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ned Tanner 7/2, Dual chase winner at Kelso as a novice. Progress stalled last season and having shaped with encouragement on return at that venue in November, wasn't so good when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces/tongue tie reached for now. Soundly beaten on both starts this season but on a handy mark and headgear could help. |
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2nd (4)  (28/1 -75%)The Flier Begley |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Flier Begley 28/1, A fairly useful chase winner for Stuart Crawford in Ireland and returned to his best for current yard when scoring at Warwick and Carlisle in October. Pulled up next time and whilst he did too much too soon when third at Uttoxeter latest, his present mark is probably about right. Won two in a row in October but he's struggled on his last two starts. |
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3rd (2)  (7/4 -8%)Classic Maestro |
7/4(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Classic Maestro 7/4, All the better for his comeback effort when landing brace of handicap hurdles at Wetherby/Bangor. Completed simple task when seeing off his sole rival in beginners' chase here (16.3f) 9 days ago (jumped soundly) and there's more to come in this sphere. Three easy wins from the front this month; tougher task today but could be hard to catch. |
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4th (3)  (6/1 +25%)Happy And Fine |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Happy And Fine 6/1, Likeable sort who recorded back-to-back chase victories last winter, including this race from 4 lb lower. Failed to complete next 2 starts before a below-par run at Uttoxeter when last seen in April but he has gone well fresh previously. Lacks a recent run but goes well fresh and he won this in convincing fashion last year. |
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5th (1)  (85/40 +23%)Idalko Bihoue |
85/40(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Idalko Bihoue 85/40, Lightly raced since opening his account over fences at Cheltenham (19.7f) 14 months ago and hindered by jumping errors when well-held eighth on return in Grand Sefton at Aintree (21f) in November. This is a less demanding assignment. Hasn't progressed from impressive win on second chase start, but drops back down in grade. |
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6th (5)  (22/1 -22%)If Not For Dylan |
22/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) If Not For Dylan 22/1, Multiple winner in this sphere for Andrew Hamilton, running right up to his best when landing 13-runner handicap chase at Perth (30.5f) in spring 2023. Starts out for new yard following a 20-month layoff and the betting may prove a useful guide as to expectations. Long absence to defy but progressive when last seen; new yard can ready one after a layoff. |
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|PU| (6)  (22/1 -57%)Trac |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Trac 22/1, Built up a very healthy strike rate for this stable, career-best effort when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (2m, heavy) in April. Last month's Kelso reappearance ought to have blown the cobwebs away and better showing anticipated with usual cheekpieces back on. Last season ended with two heavy-ground wins; could improve for last month's comeback. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
It is difficult to look past CLASSIC MAESTRO, who is in the form of his life at present and proved his liking for this track when easily scoring in a match race last week. Stepping up in trip may eke out further improvement, and he can land the four-timer at the main expense of Idalko Bihoue, who has been winless since October 2023 and drops in class having contested the Grand Sefton in November. A comfortable winner of this contest last year, Happy And Fine must enter calculations again off 4lb higher.
Prolific scorer CLASSIC MAESTRO impressed with the accuracy of his jumping when landing a match over fences here 9 days ago and appealing as the type to go on returned to handicapping in this sphere, he looks to hold sound claims again. Idalko Bihoue and last year's winner Happy And Fine may emerge as the chief threats.
Jennie Candlish continues to enjoy an excellent season and her progressive 6yo CLASSIC MAESTRO can complete a four-timer.
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 (5)  (7/4 -17%)Wal Buck's |
7/4(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wal Buck's 7/4, Encouraging signs over hurdles and is improving with each run over fences, coming in an excellent second of 10 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Weighted to go close despite taking a 5 lb rise. Went close at Wetherby on his third chase start and a first win may well be imminent. |
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2nd (4)  (13/2 +28%)Good Work |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Good Work 13/2, Remains a maiden but he posted a solid third of 10 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Unreliable sort, though. Often runs well (including here on heavy ground) but remains a maiden after 25 starts. |
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3rd (7)  (10/1 +38%)Ottoline |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ottoline 10/1, A fair winning hurdler last season but failed to fire in 2 chases. Pulled up in 2m4f Sandown handicap hurdle 23 days ago too so she has it to prove now back in this sphere. Arrives with something to prove but can't be ruled out given who she's trained by. |
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4th (6)  (16/5 +42%)Cream Of The West |
16/5(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cream Of The West 16/5, A dual hurdles winner last season at up to 3m. Off 9 months before posting an encouraging sixth of 14 in 2m4f Hexham handicap on his debut over fences 19 days ago. Runner-up in an Irish point so needs considering. Kept on for fair sixth over 2m4f at Hexham on chase debut; this step up in trip could suit. |
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|B| (2)  (4/1 +20%)Galassian |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Galassian 4/1, Very lightly-raced hurdler who showed much improved form to land 2m4f Bangor maiden hurdle earlier in the month. A winning pointer too so he's much respected now going chasing. Won maiden hurdle at Bangor recently and could have more to offer now sent chasing. |
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|F| (1)  (8/1 +0%)Broomfield Present |
8/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Broomfield Present 8/1, Useful winning hurdler. Made a promising start in this sphere when third at Exeter last November but has failed to build on it, off year/had wind op before a well-held sixth at Uttoxeter 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Raced lazily on comeback but cheekpieces may help this soft-ground 3m course hurdle winner. |
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WAL BUCK'S went agonisingly close to opening his account over fences when beaten only a neck in a fight to the line at Wetherby. The Lucinda Russell-trained five-year-old has plenty of scope for further progress and another bold bid is anticipated. A maiden hurdle winner at Bangor, Galassian has also won between the flags. He can feature on his debut over regulation fences, while Broomfield Present won off today's mark here over hurdles in 2023 and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form.
WAL BUCK'S is progressing with experience and fancied to build on his excellent Wetherby second last time out and get off the mark. Both Cream of The West and Gold Emery are expected to build on encouraging reappearance efforts at Hexham and Wetherby respectively and can chase home Lucinda Russell's 5-y-o in that order. Chasing newcomer Galassian completes the shortlist.
Last year's runner-up GOLD EMERY is just 1lb higher this time around and is taken to get off the mark 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)  (3/1 -85%)Itstonitejosephine |
3/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Itstonitejosephine 3/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam, unraced, from family of high-class hurdler/smart chaser L'Ami Serge. In top hands and makes plenty of appeal on paper. Interesting debutante. Dam unraced; grandam from classy family; in top hands; could play leading role on debut. |
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2nd (3)  (3/1 +0%)Eagles Reprieve |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Eagles Reprieve 3/1, 10/1, won 9-runner bumper at Wetherby on his NH debut 23 days ago. This son of Wings of Eagles must enter calculations now going over hurdles. Won a junior bumper on debut and has an attractive pedigree; could have a big say. |
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3rd (5)  (15/8 +88%)The Resdev Tyke |
15/8(+88%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) The Resdev Tyke 15/8, Schiaparelli gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Moon Chime. The market can guide. Half-brother to bumper/hurdle winner Moon Chime (RPR 122); not ruled out on debut. |
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4th (4)  (11/1 +21%)L'air Du Large |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) L'air Du Large 11/1, Sent off 7/4 but he came in last of 4 in bumper at Market Rasen on debut 76 days ago. This No Risk At All gelding is in good hands so still needs considering on his hurdling bow. Sent off favourite on debut in bumper at Market Rasen in October but was well beaten. |
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5th (7)  (28/1 -12%)Mystical Martika |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mystical Martika 28/1, In need of the experience when a debut fifth of 9 to Eagles Reprieve in bumper at Wetherby on NH debut 23 days ago. Can take a step forward now going hurdling. Soundly beaten by stablemate Eagles Reprieve in bumper on debut; others preferred. |
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|U| (2)  (9/2 -80%)Smart Decision |
9/2(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Smart Decision 9/2, Postponed gelding made a winning debut in 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (5/1) 31 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's a player under a 7 lb penalty. 5-1 winner on last month's debut at Doncaster and he's open to improvement; respected. |
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SMART DECISION returned the convincing winner over hurdles at Doncaster on his racecourse debut. Another good account seems assured from Tim Easterby's charge, despite carrying a penalty, and he is taken to edge out Eagles Reprieve. The latter also made a winning debut when landing a bumper at Wetherby and connections waste no time sending him over timber, while the newcomer Itstonitejosephine represents Nicky Henderson's powerful team and should be noted for any significant support in the betting market.
The market should reveal plenty but the vote goes to Nicky Henderson's ITSTONITEJOSEPHINE who appeals on pedigree and is fancied to make a winning start. Doncaster debut scorer Smart Decision rates a big threat though, with other hurdling newcomers Eagles Reprieve and L'Air du Large also much respected.
Preference is for Wetherby bumper winner EAGLES REPRIEVE, who is bred to stay and that may well be an asset in the testing conditions.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (9/1 +36%)Saint Xavier |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Saint Xavier 9/1, Course winner but this veteran has yet to hit top form in handicap chases at Fontwell (27f) and Lingfield (20f) this winter. Cheekpieces go back on with plenty more required. 12yo who isn't the force of old but this course winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark. |
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2nd (4)  (20/1 -11%)The Two Amigos |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Two Amigos 20/1, Gained his first win since 2019 in 2022 Welsh National. Only twice raced since but prominent long way when pulled up in handicap chase here (25.6f, soft) 26 days ago. This likeable veteran needs considering off a reduced mark with that run under his belt. 2022 Welsh National winner; pulled up here this month following a long absence. |
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3rd (2)  (10/3 -21%)Gaboriot |
10/3(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Gaboriot 10/3, Has a superb strike rate in recent times and posted a good third in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in November. Not at his best when a well-backed sixth in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster 16 days ago but he's the sort to bounce back. Has won at up to 4m; bad mistake was costly at Doncaster; could be worth another chance. |
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4th (5)  (8/1 -45%)Fantastikas |
8/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fantastikas 8/1, On a losing sequence but he recorded a solid third of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) 20 days ago. Can't be discounted. Good third over 3m last time but finished tired when soundly beaten in this last year. |
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|PU| (3)  (6/4 +20%)Montgomery |
6/4(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Montgomery 6/4, Winning hurdler for Christian Williams. Scored 3 times sent chasing for his new yard last term and resumed with a solid fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (28.7f) 23 days ago. Remains low mileage in this sphere and a big player. Reappeared with fair fifth at Sandown and this unexposed 7yo could improve for that run. |
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|PU| (6)  (10/1 +60%)Valleres |
10/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Valleres 10/1, Unreliable type who has been pulled up in handicap chases at Aintree and Lingfield on his last two runs. Stable is among the winners but he needs to take a big step forward after 10 months off. Pulled up on both runs last term but trainer has fine record in race; one of two for yard. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/2 +61%)The Big Breakaway |
11/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Big Breakaway 11/2, It's 19 runs since his last win in 2020 but he got back on track when a 25/1-second of 10 in staying handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Needs to back it up now. It's a long time since he's posed a threat but last time was better & he could build on it. |
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GABORIOT has generally been consistent over fences, with his splendid third-placed finish off 1lb lower in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in November underlining how versatile he is regarding distance. However, arguably even better when the emphasis is more on stamina, this longer trip could see the eight-year-old return to winning ways. Montgomery's yard won this race last year and commands respect given he should be sharper after his return at Sandown last month. The well-handicapped Fantastikas is another must for the shortlist.
MONTGOMERY was quick to make his mark sent chasing for Venetia Williams last season and can build on a good reappearance Sandown fifth to resume winning ways. Likeable veteran The Two Amigos could take a sizeable step forward and emerge as the main danger with a recent run here under his belt, although Fantastikas and Gaboriot merit respect too in an open-looking handicap.
Venetia Williams has won three of the last seven runnings (including last year) and the unexposed MONTGOMERY earns the vote.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (9/2 -50%)For Pleasure |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) For Pleasure 9/2, Fine start for this yard last winter, winning over hurdles at Fakenham/Fontwell prior to scoring on the Flat at Chelmsford in April. Steadily back to form this season, second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) in November. Respected. Runner-up at Fakenham last month and this front-runner can make another bold bid. |
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2nd (6)  (2/1 +56%)The Grafter |
2/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Grafter 2/1, Promise in bumpers for Sam Allwood and, after 8 months off, shaped well sent hurdling when third at Uttoxeter in October. Lesser effort next time, but runner-up back at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on handicap debut 20 days ago, though again showed an awkward side. Runner-up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter & this lightly raced 5yo could have more to offer. |
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3rd (5)  (9/4 +10%)Bertie's Ballet |
9/4(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bertie's Ballet 9/4, Won novice at this C&D last season and bounced back from a below-par effort when runner-up back here (heavy) 9 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he could be ready to return to winning ways with cheekpieces applied. 2nd over C&D (heavy) nine days ago; can play a leading role if this doesn't come too soon. |
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4th (4)  (8/1 +11%)Mack The Man |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mack The Man 8/1, Reacted well to a visor with wins at Musselburgh and Perth in the spring and displayed a willing attitude when adding to tally after 5 months off at Ayr (16f, good to soft) in November. Again ran well at Kelso last time and he could be in the mix. Three wins this year and fair third in warm race at Kelso latest; can give a good account. |
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5th (1)  (12/1 -100%)Bareback Jack |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bareback Jack 12/1, Successful sole outing in Irish points and made excellent start to his hurdling career in 2020/21, winning novices on his first 3 starts. However, well-beaten in Grade 2 at Kelso in March that season (lost shoe/cut leg) and has been absent since. Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21 season but races for the first time since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BERTIE'S BALLET was well backed when finishing a respectable second over this C&D nine days ago and the hint is taken that a quick return with cheekpieces added could see the Dianne Sayer-trained gelding shrug off a 2lb rise to go one place better. For Pleasure has won off much higher marks and also needs serious thought, while The Grafter is far less exposed and would also be highly tempting if supported in the betting.
BERTIE'S BALLET returned straight to form when second over C&D 9 days ago, just unable to get by the all-the-way winner, so he is taken to go one better this time with cheekpieces added. For Pleasure ran well behind a next-time-out winner at Fakenham on his latest outing and can make another bold bid, with The Grafter also considered.
C&D winner BERTIE'S BALLET got back on track when second over C&D nine days ago and can go one better this afternoon.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | 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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