Hereford Races & Results Tomform Monday 29th January 2024

There were 28 Races on Monday 29th January 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Hereford, 6 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 29th January 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:30 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Below The Radar (11/4 -38%)
Below The Radar

2.75
11/4(-38%)
(2) Below The Radar 11/4, From the family of very smart chaser (stays 3m) Bennys King. Runner-up in 2 points and perfect start in bumpers when landing 2m Chepstow contest in November, beating a subsequent winner. Useful jumps prospect.
Won a Chepstow bumper in November and he's strongly respected on this switch to hurdling.
7
2nd (7) Monks Meadow (9/4 +44%)
Monks Meadow

2.25
9/4(+44%)
(7) Monks Meadow 9/4, Runner-up on his completed outing in Irish points and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, going well in front when third in Ascot maiden over this trip 5 weeks ago (lost a shoe). Respected.
Placed in all three hurdles runs and his latest form puts him firmly in the picture here.
3
3rd (3) Big John Wayne (14/1 -40%)
Big John Wayne

14
14/1(-40%)
(3) Big John Wayne 14/1, Half-brother to a point winner and fairly useful hurdler Mr Josiey Wales (3m winner, by Milan). Point winner in Ireland in October and one to note now hurdling.
Landed the odds in his second Irish point and he needs a close look on his rules debut.
1
4th (1) Rock House (6/4 +40%)
Rock House

1.5
6/4(+40%)
(1) Rock House 6/4, Point/bumper winner who easily landed the odds on hurdling bow at Worcester (2m) in September and built on that when third in Chepstow Grade 2 (19.4f) the following month. Disappointed on his handicap debut at Kempton over Christmas after a wind op but could bounce back up in trip.
Flopped at Kempton last time but he sets good standard on his penultimate form; respected.
4
5th (4) Just Chasing May (50/1 -213%)
Just Chasing May

50
50/1(-213%)
(4) Just Chasing May 50/1, Not unbacked but well held on debut in Doncaster bumper a year ago.
Well held in his sole bumper last January and has work to do after a year off.
6
6th (6) Mistral Blue (15/2 -88%)
Mistral Blue

7.5
15/2(-88%)
(6) Mistral Blue 15/2, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in bumpers and made a successful switch to hurdles in 19.5f Doncaster novice last month. That was a weak race but she did it easily. More to come up in trip.
Impressive on hurdling debut at Doncaster and she's strongly respected under a penalty.
9
|PU| (9) Raindance Queen (300/1 -100%)
Raindance Queen

300
300/1(-100%)
(9) Raindance Queen 300/1, Placed both starts between the flags early in 2022 but offered little in a 2m Newbury novice on hurdling debut in November. Up in trip.
Back from a long absence with a heavy defeat on her hurdling debut at Newbury in November.
8
|PU| (8) Pearlymoon (300/1 -20%)
Pearlymoon

300
300/1(-20%)
(8) Pearlymoon 300/1, No show in Worcester bumper (for John Groucott) and 2m bumper here 7 months apart.
Tailed off in sole bumper and was pulled up on his hurdling debut here in November.
LTO Selection:

13:30 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Monks Meadow looks to be improving all the time and he ran a cracking race in a good Ascot maiden latest, particularly as he lost his right-fore shoe. He is expected to be competitive, while Rock House, Mistral Blue and Big John Wayne add further spice to the race. The vote, however, goes to BELOW THE RADAR. The form of his bumper success at Chepstow looks rock-solid, with the runner-up coming out and winning by 14 lengths next time, and jumping is unlikely to be an issue for Paul Nicholls' hurdling debutant, who has twice placed between the flags.

BELOW THE RADAR showed encouraging speed for one with a staying pedigree when landing a 2m Chepstow bumper 10 weeks ago and is clearly a useful jumping prospect. He can make a winning start in this sphere also. Monks Meadow and Doncaster-winner Mistral Blue are feared most.

An interesting race in which Paul Nicholls' bumper winner BELOW THE RADAR gets the vote on his hurdling debut.


14:00 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Menaggio (11/2 -10%)
Menaggio

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(4) Menaggio 11/2, Showed ability when sixth in big-field Newbury bumper on debut and has offered something to work on both starts over hurdles this season, keeping on well for second in Plumpton maiden (20.5f) in December. Enters calculations.
Something to find on form but did well at Plumpton latest (2m4f); can step up on that.
2
2nd (2) Don't Tell Su (2/1 -23%)
Don't Tell Su

2
2/1(-23%)
(2) Don't Tell Su 2/1, Successful at Chepstow on second start in bumpers and shaped encouragingly on hurdles bow when runner-up at the same course (19.4f) in October. Failed to progress at Exeter (16.7f) next time, but he remains with potential back up in distance. Major player.
Bumper winner; useful hurdle debut over 2m3f; not so good since; of interest over new trip.
5
3rd (5) My Monty (150/1 -200%)
My Monty

150
150/1(-200%)
(5) My Monty 150/1, Showed more than previously in first-time tongue strap when fourth of 9 at Stratford on final outing in bumpers. However, after 7 months off he fell at the first in novice hurdle (15.8f) at Ludlow in October. Up in trip on first run after leaving Samuel Drinkwater.
Fell first on hurdle debut (100-1); can only watch for new yard.
1
4th (1) Bhaloo (4/7 +37%)
Bhaloo

0.571429
4/7(+37%)
(1) Bhaloo 4/7, Market Rasen bumper winner for Fergal O'Brien last spring and, after 7 months off, showed plenty when third in Kempton novice on his stable/hurdling debut. Suited by step up in trip when scoring at Doncaster (19.4f) in December, so he's respected with more still to come.
Bumper winner; didn't have to exert himself in 2m3f hurdle latest; penalised; good claims.
9
5th (9) Friars Island Lady (80/1 -142%)
Friars Island Lady

80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Friars Island Lady 80/1, Irish point winner but not much encouragement in 2 novice hurdles, finishing well held following a wind op when fourth of 6 at Wincanton (15.2f) 23 days ago. Goes back up in trip with hood now reached for.
Won the latest of 8 Irish points; minor hurdle form so far; handicaps more likely.
3
6th (3) Johns Dream (250/1 -67%)
Johns Dream

250
250/1(-67%)
(3) Johns Dream 250/1, Third on completed outing in Irish points but has offered little in 3 starts under Rules, well-beaten ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f) in December. Step up in trip not enough to tempt.
Ability in Irish point; low key in Britain so far and waiting for a handicap mark.
8
7th (8) Village Master (22/1 +12%)
Village Master

22
22/1(+12%)
(8) Village Master 22/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and showed a bit, despite finishing well beaten, when fifth of 11 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f) on hurdles debut, making headway home turn before weakening. Capable of better.
Close up in Irish point last May; tailed off on hurdle debut over 2m3f last month.
6
|U| (6) Pearl Island (28/1 +15%)
Pearl Island

28
28/1(+15%)
(6) Pearl Island 28/1, Shaped like a stayer when placed in 2 bumpers and it's been a similar story both starts over hurdles, unsuited by the drop in trip when well held in novice at Bangor (16.7f) 45 days ago. Improvement needed back up in distance with cheekpieces applied.
Fourth to subsequent winners on hurdle debut; didn't shine latest; cheekpieces on.
7
|PU| (7) Spot Of Bother (80/1 -142%)
Spot Of Bother

80
80/1(-142%)
(7) Spot Of Bother 80/1, Placed on second of 2 outings in Irish points in March 2022, but beaten a long way out when pulled up in maiden at Wincanton (24.7f) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. Needs to leave his recent run well behind.
In the frame in Irish points in 2022; pulled up on first run since; other days.
LTO Selection:

14:00 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BHALOO has done nothing but improve in four starts to date and there was much to like about the manner of his extended 2m3f victory at Doncaster last time. With no fears over this longer distance, he can see off chief rival Don't Tell Su, who is respected for all he took a backward step at Exeter. Plumpton runner-up Menaggio also has a squeak, but he certainly needs to jump better if he is to land the spoils.

DON'T TELL SU bumped into subsequent Grade 2 winner Minella Missile when second at Chepstow on his hurdling debut, so he's worth another chance to build on that promise as he goes back up in trip. He can see off the challenge of Bhaloo, who isn't taken lightly with further improvement to come, while Menaggio is the pick of the remainder.

Menaggio and Don't Tell Su have something to recommend them but BHALOO looks the one to beat.


14:30 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Guy (4/1 -14%)
Guy

4
4/1(-14%)
(1) Guy 4/1, Winning return to fences at Fontwell in October. Ran creditably on his next 3 starts and likely found the ground too soft when a well-held third at Newbury over Christmas. Has dropped to below the mark he defied at Fontwell. Might prove the answer.
In good form at about 2m this winter; below latest winning mark in October; claims.
5
2nd (5) Jupiter Du Gite (5/2 +44%)
Jupiter Du Gite

2.5
5/2(+44%)
(5) Jupiter Du Gite 5/2, Caused a major upset when making all on British/hurdles debut at Newbury 13 months ago but not built on that subsequently, probably doing too much too soon when well beaten sixth over hurdles at Sandown last month. Goes chasing now with yard in good form.
Impressive hurdle debut; failed to run to anywhere near that level since; chase debut.
4
3rd (4) Wewillgowithplanb (3/1 -20%)
Wewillgowithplanb

3
3/1(-20%)
(4) Wewillgowithplanb 3/1, Ex-Irish hurdle winner who did the job well on his chase debut at Fontwell last March. Off 9 months, raced freely and faded into fifth of 8 at Newbury (2m, soft) last month. That should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and he remains unexposed as a chaser.
Convincing chase debut winner; fair return in better race last month; every chance.
6
4th (6) Rocky Lake (14/1 -87%)
Rocky Lake

14
14/1(-87%)
(6) Rocky Lake 14/1, Winning hurdler who has yet to progress from a promising debut in this sphere, pulling up at Market Rasen when last seen in November. Needs first-time cheekpieces to give him a lift.
Not gone on from promising 2m4f chase debut last winter; pulled up latest; headgear on.
7
5th (7) Ardmayle (16/1 -14%)
Ardmayle

16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Ardmayle 16/1, Scored over fences at Southwell and C&D last spring. Presumably needed the outing when well held in Ascot handicap hurdle on reappearance and better expected now back chasing.
Front-runs; won 2 of 3 most recent chase starts last spring, including C&D; not dismissed.
2
6th (2) Wasthatok (9/2 +0%)
Wasthatok

4.5
9/2(+0%)
(2) Wasthatok 9/2, Maiden hurdle winner for Gavin Cromwell last spring. Has left that stable since finishing a creditable second in Market Rasen novice hurdle in August. Switches to fences and handicap company for the first time now setting out for a new yard. Also tongue tied first time.
Won 1m7f maiden hurdle in Ireland; first handicap/chase but dam dual 2m4f winning chaser.
8
7th (8) Whyzzat (100/1 -52%)
Whyzzat

100
100/1(-52%)
(8) Whyzzat 100/1, Fair hurdle winner in Ireland in 2021. Very lightly raced since, failing to build on a comeback run over C&D when a distant last of 4 in Doncaster handicap hurdle just after Christmas. 4 lb out of handicap and easy to look elsewhere.
Minor handicap form so far over hurdles and fences in Britain; 4lb wrong.
3
|PU| (3) Stormin Crossgales (9/1 -50%)
Stormin Crossgales

9
9/1(-50%)
(3) Stormin Crossgales 9/1, Hurdle/chase winner who often doesn't help himself by racing too keenly. Faded into 12 lengths third back over fences at Ludlow last time and suspicion he might find the odd one too strong again.
Made all for successful chase debut in November 2022; not noted for strong finishes since.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A chance is taken on chasing/stable debutant WASTHATOK. He has won and finished runner-up in just three hurdle appearances and, open to any amount of improvement, he could exploit an opening mark of 120. The dropped-in-class Guy continues to creep down the ratings and it would come as no surprise to see him play a leading role, while Wewillgowithplanb and Stormin Crossgales also have their sights lowered and can't be ruled out.

GUY probably found the ground too soft for him when a below-form third at Newbury last time and might be worth siding with having dipped to 1 lb below the mark he defied at Fontwell in the autumn. Wewillgowithplanb should be sharper with his Newbury run behind him and is second choice. Ardmayle was a C&D winner last spring and should step up on his reappearance now returned to fences.

Jupiter Du Gite is not ruled out now he goes chasing but preference is for WEWILLGOWITHPLANB who should still have some potential.


15:00 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Black Hawk Eagle (11/8 +45%)
Black Hawk Eagle

1.375
11/8(+45%)
(4) Black Hawk Eagle 11/8, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade who struck at only the second time of asking for new trainer Kerry Lee in 2m Wincanton handicap (soft) on Boxing Day. Saw off a next-time-out winner with a bit in hand and still looks fairly treated after a 5 lb rise.
Promising Flat stayer in Ireland; useful win on second hurdle run for new yard; up 5lb.
7
2nd (7) Mr Mackay (4/1 +0%)
Mr Mackay

4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Mr Mackay 4/1, In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdle debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f) in October. Improved on handicap bow when fourth at Cheltenham in November but took his first backward step over hurdles at that same venue last time.
Acts on good to soft; comes into it on best handicap form over 2m at Cheltenham.
6
3rd (6) Playtogetaway (5/1 +0%)
Playtogetaway

5
5/1(+0%)
(6) Playtogetaway 5/1, 2-2 in small-field handicaps in the first half of 2023. In a more competitive environment on this return from 8 months off but he's likely capable of better again and his stable is going well. On the shortlist.
Made it 2-2 in handicaps last June (2m; good to soft and good); off since but more to come.
5
4th (5) Master Dancer (10/1 -25%)
Master Dancer

10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Master Dancer 10/1, Winning chaser in France who scored over hurdles in Britain last season but lost his way at the end of the campaign. Well-held third of 4 reverted to fences on his Fontwell reappearance in October but had an excuse after being hampered early. Now back hurdling after another 114 days off.
Chase winner on good to soft in France; weights case can be made on best hurdle form.
3
5th (3) Getalead (22/1 -57%)
Getalead

22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Getalead 22/1, Added to his tally with pair of small-field victories in September 2022 but lost his way for Claire Harris in the second half of last season and his recent debut for this trainer (after 10 months off) wasn't overly encouraging.
Five hurdle wins at 2m3f-2m5f; solid excuses for recent trainer debut; trip query at 2m.
8
6th (8) Just The Man (25/1 -39%)
Just The Man

25
25/1(-39%)
(8) Just The Man 25/1, Placed twice last summer and should be sharper for a recent Flat outing. Doesn't obviously have much in hand of his mark, though.
Not out of it at the weights but last win nearly 2 years ago; best form on good ground.
1
|F| (1) Whizz Kid (5/1 -11%)
Whizz Kid

5
5/1(-11%)
(1) Whizz Kid 5/1, Resumed with 2m hurdles success at Wetherby in October. Faded into a below-form fourth at Newbury 3 weeks later but he's largely consistent. First outing for 12 weeks.
Last 3 wins on good, latest at Wetherby in October; could be vulnerable off top weight.
9
|F| (9) Not Now Kanne (16/1 +60%)
Not Now Kanne

16
16/1(+60%)
(9) Not Now Kanne 16/1, French Flat winner. Fair form in a juvenile hurdle there last March. Didn't shape too badly considering he pulled hard when sixth of 14 in 2m Taunton novice hurdle on yard debut last month. Hopefully that has knocked some of the freshness out of him and he's unexposed now handicapping.
Flat winner at 1m7f in France; hurdle promise there; improve for latest; handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Although TARAHUMARA was disappointing when pulling up at Exeter in late November, the extended 2m2f distance may have stretched his stamina that day. Prior to that, the eight-year-old appeared ahead of the handicapper and a return to 2m may help him regain the winning thread. The progressive Playtogetaway completed a double at Worcester back in June and is feared most on his return to action, ahead of Black Hawk Eagle.

BLACK HAWK EAGLE had his Wincanton form boosted when the second went in at Sandown on Friday and Kerry Lee's 6-y-o can show he's still on a good mark. Playtogetaway will be a threat if resuming in the same form as when winning 2 handicaps in the first half of 2023. Tarahumara had a possible excuse at Exeter last time and had been progressive prior to that so he's another who could have a say.

Playtogetaway is 2-2 in handicaps but has been off since June and BLACK HAWK EAGLE (nap) is likely to put up strong resistance.


15:30 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Henry's Friend (7/4 +42%)
Henry's Friend

1.75
7/4(+42%)
(2) Henry's Friend 7/4, Showed useful form at only the second time of asking over fences when landing 7-runner handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, soft, 17/2) 30 days ago. All out to score there but he's open to further improvement as a chaser and still looks well treated following a 3 lb rise.
Made good transition to fences, jumped well virtually throughout for Newbury win (2m6f).
3
2nd (3) Deeper Blue (16/1 -33%)
Deeper Blue

16
16/1(-33%)
(3) Deeper Blue 16/1, Improved when winning maiden and handicap hurdles in spring 2022. Missed the bulk of last season but showed he retains ability when runner-up on his return at Plumpton. Bit to prove after lacklustre effort at Doncaster last time, though.
Showed promise on second chase start (2m3f); beaten long way out since; shaky win claims.
1
3rd (1) Rock My Way (11/2 -57%)
Rock My Way

5.5
11/2(-57%)
(1) Rock My Way 11/2, Didn't really go on over hurdles after notching a Grade 2 novice hurdle win at Cheltenham last year but his debut chasing effort when second of 5 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) was a decent start in this sphere. May not have loads in hand from current mark but respected all the same.
Winning Irish pointer; won Grade 2 hurdle last January; solid chase debut; has potential.
7
4th (7) Hardy Fella (9/2 +50%)
Hardy Fella

4.5
9/2(+50%)
(7) Hardy Fella 9/2, Progressive staying hurdler last season and surpassed that form on the second attempt over fences when scrambling home at Fontwell in November. Fifth at Plumpton since and others still appeal as better-treated.
Scraped home on 2nd chase start (2m3f); latest 5th at Plumpton looks better form now.
4
5th (4) Harbour Lake (9/2 +18%)
Harbour Lake

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(4) Harbour Lake 9/2, Won his first 4 completed starts over hurdles and held his own in to-end handicaps subsequently last term. Well backed but made errors before pulling up on chase debut, though he has the physiqeue for this discipline and should do better.
Four hurdle wins at 2m-2m4f but tentative start to chase career when pulled up at Aintree.
5
|PU| (5) Supreme Gift (8/1 -33%)
Supreme Gift

8
8/1(-33%)
(5) Supreme Gift 8/1, Triple winner in novice hurdles last season and improved from his chasing debut to score in a 4-runner Ascot handicap in November. Not in the same form at Aintree on Boxing Day, so bounce back is called for.
Won 3-5 hurdle completions; promising novice chase win at Ascot (2m3f); letdown since.
6
|PU| (6) Russian Ruler (10/1 -82%)
Russian Ruler

10
10/1(-82%)
(6) Russian Ruler 10/1, Evidently not been the easiest to train but he seemed on the improve when landing Newbury handicap and Kempton novice late last season. Showed aptitude on his chase debut bu seemed in discomfort from some way out at Kempton on Boxing Day and he's got something to prove now.
Progressive hurdler; satisfactory chase debut but didn't make a good impression latest.
LTO Selection:

15:30 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

HENRY'S FRIEND built on the foundations of a promising chasing-bow fifth at Doncaster when opening his account over fences at Newbury. A 3lb rise looks more than workable for Ben Pauling's gelding and there should be more to come in this sphere. Rock My Way was far from disgraced on his opening bid over the larger obstacles when second at Plumpton. A Grade 2 winner as a novice hurdler, he isn't taken lightly, with Hardy Fella completing the shortlist.

HENRY'S FRIEND has been given only a marginal rise for last month's Newbury success, and with further improvement likely to come, is fancied to follow up. Rock My Way made a solid start to his chasing career at Plumpton last time and is of interest again, whilst Harbour Lake will surely prove better than he was able to show on chase debut and may be worth another chance.

Rock My Way can improve on his chase debut but HENRY'S FRIEND put up a good all-round show when winning at Newbury and is preferred.


16:00 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) The Gypsy Davey (7/4 -59%)
The Gypsy Davey

1.75
7/4(-59%)
(1) The Gypsy Davey 7/4, Off the mark at the fourth attempt between the flags in December and put that experience to good use when making all in a 13-runner maiden at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) on Rules debut 3 weeks ago. Obvious claims despite the penalty.
Front-running wins in Irish point, then a 2m hurdle for new yard; not highly tried here.
14
2nd (14) Secret Sauce (3/1 +94%)
Secret Sauce

3
3/1(+94%)
(14) Secret Sauce 3/1, Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland, winning a 1m Gowran claimer last May. However, offered little in a couple of juvenile hurdles (when trained by Milton Harris) and failed to land a blow returned to the level on debut for this yard last time.
Won 1m claimer in Ireland last spring; not yet of interest on what he's shown in Britain.
4
3rd (4) Isholo Du Vivien (7/1 -75%)
Isholo Du Vivien

7
7/1(-75%)
(4) Isholo Du Vivien 7/1, Point winner who bettered his rather disappointing Rules debut display in a bumper when finishing third of 11 starting out over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) during the Christmas period. Claims if able to build on that here.
Winning Irish pointer; modest bumper debut; ran well for a long way on switch to hurdles.
9
4th (9) Too Much Hammer (11/2 +45%)
Too Much Hammer

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(9) Too Much Hammer 11/2, Modest fifth in a Ludlow bumper in October and well beaten both starts over hurdles since.
Has run in better hurdles than this, hinting at ability; considered down in class.
5
5th (5) Joker Jack (200/1 -100%)
Joker Jack

200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Joker Jack 200/1, Showed a bit only start in bumpers but could hardly have shown any less sent hurdling at Exeter last month.
Minor form on bumper debut and pulled up on switch to hurdles; not this time.
6
6th (6) Just Aidan (125/1 -279%)
Just Aidan

125
125/1(-279%)
(6) Just Aidan 125/1, Winner of sole outing in points last spring but it's hard to view his recent Rules debut effort in a Sedgefield bumper in a positive light.
Point bumper winner; dropped right out in a Sedgefield bumper this month; hurdle debut.
8
7th (8) Timeforarum (13/2 +68%)
Timeforarum

6.5
13/2(+68%)
(8) Timeforarum 13/2, Fair fourth in a bumper on his introduction here last February but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including when returning to action following a wind op at Chepstow last month. Hurdles debut.
Unable to sustain effort in two course bumpers and on hurdle debut; needs to settle better.
12
8th (12) Creamoverpeaches (50/1 -213%)
Creamoverpeaches

50
50/1(-213%)
(12) Creamoverpeaches 50/1, Imperial Monarch mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 2m chase winner Doc Carver. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (21f-29f winner) Trust Fund. Probably best watched on debut, unless the market suggests otherwise.
Dam half-sister to very useful chaser Trust Fund; probably best watched on belated debut.
13
9th (13) Jacksbar (10/1 -82%)
Jacksbar

10
10/1(-82%)
(13) Jacksbar 10/1, Clearly in need of the experience when sixth in the 13-runner Taunton maiden won by The Gypsy Davey. Will be more street-wise this time but it's likely that she'll come into her own when tackling longer trips in due course.
Quite creditable debut 6th behind The Gypsy Davey; improve; likely to need further than 2m.
11
|F| (11) Callan Queen (22/1 -267%)
Callan Queen

22
22/1(-267%)
(11) Callan Queen 22/1, Half-sister to fair hurdler Crushed and debut effort in a Musselburgh bumper last month wasn't completely devoid of promise. Entitled to come on for that run and may well be seen in a better light now switched to hurdles.
Leading yard and should come on for bumper debut fifth at Musselburgh; hurdle debut.
7
10th (7) Pearly King (300/1 -50%)
Pearly King

300
300/1(-50%)
(7) Pearly King 300/1, Didn't show much on debut in a bumper here in November and similar story switched to hurdles at Southwell the following month.
Big prices and out the back in a course bumper and a maiden hurdle at Southwell.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

THE GYPSY DAVEY impressed when making a winning start under Rules at Taunton earlier in the month and Evan Williams' gelding is very hard to oppose in this company, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. The main threat is clearly Isholo Du Vivien after his third over this trip at Kelso last time, while Jacksbar is the pick of the remainder.

It was probably a slightly stronger race than this that THE GYPSY DAVEY landed on his Rules debut at Taunton and he looks capable of defying a penalty. Isholo du Vivien didn't shape badly switched to hurdles at Kelso and he gets the nod ahead of Callan Queen, who showed signs of ability in a Musselburgh bumper, for forecast purposes.

The Gypsy Davey has to be respected despite the penalty but ISHOLO DU VIVIEN can take a step forward on his second hurdle run.


16:30 Hereford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Time Leader (9/4 -13%)
Time Leader

2.25
9/4(-13%)
(4) Time Leader 9/4, Fairly useful chaser for John O'Shea who bgged hunter chase (10/11) at Cartmel (25.5f, good) in May. Pulled up in a recent point but he still needs considering for his new stable.
Close behind Bennys King in the 2m5f Foxhunters' at Aintree; pulled up in latest point.
3
2nd (3) Kaproyale (5/1 -50%)
Kaproyale

5
5/1(-50%)
(3) Kaproyale 5/1, Prolific winning pointer who has made an excellent start in hunters, scoring at Huntingdon and Stratford in early summer. More to offer so can't be ruled out despite an eight-month absence.
Best on good ground; good wins at 2m7f and 2m1f last year; capable of further improvement.
8
3rd (8) Shang Tang (33/1 -65%)
Shang Tang

33
33/1(-65%)
(8) Shang Tang 33/1, Fairly useful chaser at best for Emma Lavelle but struggled in handicaps at the start of the summer and only seventh in a point for her new stable in December.
Quite useful in his prime; hasn't recaptured form since absence, in a point last time out.
5
4th (5) Avoir De Soins (100/1 -100%)
Avoir De Soins

100
100/1(-100%)
(5) Avoir De Soins 100/1, Modest chaser for Jonjo O'Neill who wasn't disgraced on yard debut when 26 lengths fourth of 9 to Kaproyale in hunter chase at Stratford (17f, good) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return.
Minor point form so far; a lot of ground to make up on Kaproyale on Stratford form in June.
6
|F| (6) Notre Pari (9/1 +36%)
Notre Pari

9
9/1(+36%)
(6) Notre Pari 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Olly Murphy. Has since scored in points and fourth in that sphere last month so can't be dismissed.
Wide-margin 2m4f point winner last April; not done enough since to enter the argument here.
7
|PU| (7) Nuova Vita (150/1 -50%)
Nuova Vita

150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Nuova Vita 150/1, Dual winning pointer but showed little in a pair of novice hurdles at Worcester and Newton Abbot in the summer for Polly Grundy. Cheekpieces on for new stable on his return.
Two point wins from 11 attempts; up against it back from a break.
9
|PU| (9) Urbanist (150/1 -50%)
Urbanist

150
150/1(-50%)
(9) Urbanist 150/1, Got off the mark in points earlier this month but hasn't troubled the judge in hunter chases thus far and makes limited appeal.
Sole point win last May; pulled up all three starts since.
2
|RO| (2) Cat Tiger (8/11 +73%)
Cat Tiger

0.727273
8/11(+73%)
(2) Cat Tiger 8/11, Useful chaser for Paul Nicholls who was second in last year's Aintree Foxhunters' in 2022. Not disgraced both runs for N. George & A. Zetterholm at Auteuil this winter. Possibilities starting for another new handler.
Second in 2022 Foxhunters' at Aintree; below best last season; recaptured form in France.
LTO Selection:

16:30 Hereford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BENNYS KING bounced back to form when third in this sphere at Taunton three weeks ago and the veteran arguably sets the standard based on that evidence. However, Cat Tiger has more than enough ability to give the selection a race if close to his best, while the in-form Kaproyale and Time Leader can fight it out for the minor honours.

BENNYS KING took this 12 months ago and looks the way to go again having teed himself up well when a rejuvenated third at Taunton last time out. Kaproyale still looks to have better days ahead of him in this sphere so rates the main threat on his return ahead of Notre Pari and Cat Tiger.

Bennys King, Time Leader and Kaproyale should have further success at this level but it's CAT TIGER who makes most appeal.


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