There were 21 Races on Tuesday 9th April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Hereford, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (15/2 -36%)Trapista |
15/2(-36%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Trapista 15/2, Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere, coming in last of 10 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) 27 days ago. Others are preferred. Dropped out of contention in the blink of an eye at Huntingdon and is now 0-12 over fences. |
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2nd (5)  (9/4 -13%)Pep Talking |
9/4(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pep Talking 9/4, Left his hurdles form well behind when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, heavy) on his debut over fences 23 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise. Didn't hang about over hurdles and made a successful chase debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft). |
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3rd (2)  (11/4 +21%)Famoso |
11/4(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Famoso 11/4, C&D winner in January who has continued in good order, second of 5 in handicap chase back here 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there once again. C&D winner in January and has continued to run quite well in defeat. |
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4th (1)  (4/1 -14%)Out Of Focus |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Out Of Focus 4/1, Bumper winner but maiden hurdler who reportedly broke blood vessel when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, soft) 42 days ago. Makes chase debut with more needed. Bumper winner who made the frame in handicaps over hurdles off marginally higher marks. |
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5th (4)  (12/1 +52%)Hooky Street |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hooky Street 12/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who was off 17 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Lots to prove now going chasing with cheekpieces added. Hasn't built on some early promise and never threatened in his handicaps over hurdles. |
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6th (6)  (15/2 -50%)Ensel Du Perche |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ensel Du Perche 15/2, Won 2m1f handicap chases at Market Rasen and Cartmel last July and shaped well on his return when third of 9 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Needs considering with that run under his belt. Won twice last summer and his recent reappearance may have been needed. |
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|PU| (8)  (40/1 -100%)Lonimoss Bareliere |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lonimoss Bareliere 40/1, Long-standing maiden. 9/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) 36 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. Has placed form over fences but a longstanding maiden and he's 7lb out of the weights. |
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|PU| (7)  (125/1 -89%)Book Of Verse |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Book Of Verse 125/1, Poor maiden on Flat and over hurdles. Came in last of 5 on his chasing bow over C&D 13 days ago so it's easy to look elsewhere. Went off at 50-1 for recent chase debut here and ran accordingly; cheekpieces return. |
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Winning pointer PEP TALKING proved a different proposition when winning on his chase debut at Huntingdon last month. A 7lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for Paul Webber's gelding and he could take all the beating. The main threat may emerge from Ensel Du Perche. Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid last time out, the veteran is entitled to improve for that third-placed reappearance, while the consistent Famoso is unlikely to be far away either.
FAMOSO can boast a C&D success and arrives at the top of his game so gets the nod here from Ensel du Perche who should run him close after returning with a promising Huntingdon third. Pep Talking should also have a say on the back of his recent success there.
A few with chances but chasing newcomer OUT OF FOCUS knocked on the door off similar marks as a hurdler.
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)  (4/1 +50%)Shillanavogy |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shillanavogy 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was much more prominent in the betting than previously over hurdles but shaped as if amiss when down the field on handicap debut at Wetherby last time. Has undergone a wind op since and it'll be interesting to see if the market vibes are again upbeat. Had wind surgery since seemingly performing below expectations on handicap debut. |
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2nd (8)  (25/1 +24%)Ionity |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ionity 25/1, Little to shout about so far and major improvement needed now that he ventures down the handicap route. Between between 32l and 57l in his qualifying races; handicapped accordingly. |
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3rd (12)  (11/2 +31%)Whynotnowroy |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Whynotnowroy 11/2, Still to get his head in front but has acquitted himself fairly well off this mark in slow-ground 19f Taunton handicaps the last twice. Needs to raise his game a touch in order to gain the breakthrough but he's certainly in with an each-way shout. Between between 5l and 13l in a trio of 2m3f handicaps at Taunton since the hood went on. |
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4th (10)  (5/1 +17%)Silver Atom |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Silver Atom 5/1, Remains a maiden in this sphere but has some decent bits and pieces of form to his name, particularly at this venue where he has made the frame on each of his 3 visits. Not beaten far when fourth behind Another Lord and Rocky Hill last time and should be on the premises once again. Came from further back than principals Another Lord and Rocky Hill when fourth here. |
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5th (1)  (17/2 +15%)Black Occ |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Black Occ 17/2, Stepped up on Rules debut fourth when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Bangor in October. However, well held both subsequent starts, including on handicap bow off a 3 lb higher mark last time. Tailed off on his handicap debut at Ludlow but that was a stronger handicap than this. |
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6th (2)  (17/2 -21%)Crystal Mer |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Crystal Mer 17/2, Performed to a fair level in bumpers but below that level since switched to hurdles, beaten 20½ lengths when fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) in February. Early days but improvement will be needed now tried in a tongue strap. Fairly promising latest run; Cobden is booked and a tongue-tie is added. |
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7th (4)  (100/1 -300%)Princess Of Mercia |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Princess Of Mercia 100/1, Poor form at best in 4 starts for Lucinda Russell and it's hard to envisage this 7-y-o emerging on top here. No more than minor promise in four runs for Lucinda Russell; quiet on handicap debut. |
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8th (13)  (150/1 -200%)Sally's Girl |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Sally's Girl 150/1, Little form in bumpers and similar story in this sphere to date. Very hard to recommend from a long way out of the handicap. Limited maiden and hard to take seriously from more than a stone out of the weights. |
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|F| (5)  (15/8 +25%)Rocky Hill |
15/8(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rocky Hill 15/8, Sprung a 33/1 surprise on Kelso bumper debut for Ewan Whillans in April 2022. No show first 3 starts hurdling but, following a 14-month absence and sporting first-time cheekpieces, he produced a much-improved display when a length second to Another Lord over C&D on handicap bow. Big player. Returning from over a year out when pushing Another Lord to a length on his handicap debut. |
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|PU| (11)  (33/1 +0%)Minella Majestic |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Minella Majestic 33/1, Point winner in 2019 but well held completed start in maiden hurdles in Ireland. The fitting of cheekpieces (omitted here) failed to have the desired effect when again well beaten on sole start for Paul Henderson last spring and best watched starting out for another new yard on this handicap bow. He's not back from another absence; has a lot to prove on stable/handicap debut. |
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C&D winner Another Lord dug deep when fending off the reopposing Rocky Hill (second) last month and both should have more to offer. However, it could be worth taking a chance on CEEJAYBE in first-time cheekpieces. The four-year-old is best excused his Fontwell flop in February as he likely wasn't over his exertions when runner-up six days earlier at Huntingdon. A reproduction of that penultimate performance may suffice in what looks an open affair.
ROCKY HILL and Silver Atom were second and fourth respectively in the C&D handicap won by Another Lord last month but both have very realistic claims of reversing the placings with that rival this time. Ready preference is for the unexposed Rocky Hill, who was returning from over a year off that day and he is open to further improvement. Buck of Maine is one to note in the betting on his handicap debut.
A whole host of these have chances but SHILLANAVOGY has had a wind op since a lot better was expected of him on his handicap debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (5/1 +9%)Village Master |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Village Master 5/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and has shown a glimmer of promise over hurdles. Early switch to chasing is interesting given his background. Has finished tailed off in three novice hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but he was placed in a point. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 -20%)Jack Doyen |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jack Doyen 3/1, Unreliable individual. Improved to win 8-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 5/1) 13 days ago. Claims if he's in a similar mood. Prone to mistakes but won comfortably in the end here last time and just 5lb higher now. |
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3rd (2)  (7/2 +10%)Supasunrise |
7/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Supasunrise 7/2, Doubled career tally at Warwick (20f) in November and largely given his running subsequently, creditable fourth of 13 at Huntingdon last time. Should be on the premises. Seemed to stay the 2m7f last time but drops back to his winning trip (2m4f, soft). |
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4th (1)  (4/1 -20%)The Scorpion King |
4/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Scorpion King 4/1, Off the mark in a Fontwell handicap last month, though success looked unlikely for a long way, going in snatches and labouring before rallying to lead close home. Respected. Fontwell win looked unlikely as he was under the pump a long way from home; up 5lb. |
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5th (6)  (9/2 +36%)Watchoutitscookie |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Watchoutitscookie 9/2, Poor hurdler who showed some aptitude for chasing under a positive ride when third at Exeter last time. Could make his presence felt in a weak race if he builds on that. 1-15 over hurdles; well held on chase debut but perhaps went off too fast on heavy ground. |
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6th (7)  (28/1 -75%)Man Of The North |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Man Of The North 28/1, Veteran who was pulled up over hurdles at Leicester 3 months ago and arrives with a fair bit to prove. Last seen three months ago pulling up in a claiming hurdle; others safer. |
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|PU| (3)  (11/1 -47%)Kooky |
11/1(-47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kooky 11/1, Reached the frame in first 2 hurdles but has failed to kick on since sent into handicaps. Has work to do on chasing debut after a breathing operation. Has to turn things around now sent over fences but he has had a wind op. |
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Having scored with something up his sleeve over C&D two weeks ago, a 5lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to stop JACK DOYEN from completing a double. Ben Case's charge ticks plenty of the right boxes and he may have enough in the locker to dispose of fellow last-time-out winner The Scorpion King. The six-year-old should have more to come after his Fontwell chase triumph and he isn't taken lightly, with Watchoutitscookie completing the shortlist.
Although looking a hard ride for most of the way, THE SCORPION KING was well on top at the finish when scoring at Fontwell last time and, in a weak race, he's worth chancing to follow up. Jack Doyen is another one to consider on the back of success over C&D and Watchoutitscookie can't be ruled out on the back of an encouraging chasing debut.
Jack Doyen is feared but SUPASUNRISE (nap) is having a consistent season and he looks sure to go well once more.
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)  (11/4 -10%)Ask Me Another |
11/4(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ask Me Another 11/4, Promising type. Much improved when third of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 29 days ago, finishing well. Likely more to come yet. Seemed to take quite a step forward when beaten just under 10l into third at Taunton. |
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2nd (6)  (6/4 +55%)Rockola |
6/4(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rockola 6/4, Made the frame in a couple of bumpers towards the end of last year but was in process of running below that form when unseating rider after last on hurdles debut at Wetherby in February. Still early days over timber, though. Beaten when departing at Wetherby but that was against males and the winner looks useful. |
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3rd (3)  (15/2 -114%)Crystal Glance |
15/2(-114%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Crystal Glance 15/2, Passing Glance filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Harambe and fair hurdler/chaser Diamond Rock. Interesting newcomer. Eighth foal; half-sister to four winning jumpers including very useful hurdler Harambe. |
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4th (5)  (100/1 -203%)My Mate Polly |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) My Mate Polly 100/1, No promise in bumpers and finished nearer last than first in a trio of starts in this sphere. Held by Simply Belle and last time she brought up the rear in an Exeter seller; opposable. |
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5th (7)  (6/1 +14%)Simply Belle |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Simply Belle 6/1, Reached the frame 3 times in bumpers but the form is only modest and she made little impact on switch to hurdling at this course in February, Promise in bumpers; quiet hurdling debut here but that was a better race than this. |
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6th (4)  (25/1 -25%)Diva B |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Diva B 25/1, Well held on sole bumper outing and been a similar story in both starts over hurdles. Only 4-1 for bumper but finished tailed off and has suffered the same fate over hurdles. |
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7th (1)  (20/1 +20%)Alduni's Girl |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alduni's Girl 20/1, Showed more than previously when fourth of 9 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) 29 days ago. Place claims if building on that. Beginning to look limited and didn't jump well when a remote fourth at Stratford. |
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8th (8)  (10/1 -186%)Thatswhatshesaid |
10/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Thatswhatshesaid 10/1, Made a winning start under Rules at Newcastle in January and ran to a similar level when fifth of 7 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Warrants respect on hurdles bow. AW bumper winner; beaten under a penalty on soft; should make a hurdler. |
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Not the deepest of contests, which could present Newcastle bumper scorer THATSWHATSHESAID with the opportunity to make an immediate impact over hurdles. That said, newcomer Crystal Glance, who is a half-sister to the useful Harambe, would not need to be anything out of the ordinary to be involved on her debut. Ask Me Another posted a creditable third at Taunton last month and would not need much further progress to play a leading role.
This can go to ASK ME ANOTHER, who upped her game significantly when third at Taunton last month and remains open to improvement. Hurdling debutantes Crystal Glance and Thatswhatshesaid may provide the chief threat.
This looks very weak and ASK ME ANOTHER could be the answer after showing improved form at Taunton.
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)  (4/1 +33%)Our Dylan |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Our Dylan 4/1, Long-standing maiden who offered little after 6 months off at Taunton (19f, soft) 29 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Was tailed off back from a break in a handicap hurdle at Taunton (20-1). |
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2nd (2)  (6/4 -9%)Tour Ovalie |
6/4(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tour Ovalie 6/4, Fair in bumpers and not far off that level over hurdles, shaping better than the distance beaten suggests in a mares novice at Doncaster in March. Ran to a similar level switched to a handicap when second over C&D 13 days ago and remains unexposed. Consistent; runner-up on handicap debut here and has less to prove than most. |
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3rd (4)  (6/1 -33%)Mambo Beat |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mambo Beat 6/1, Fair Flat winner who shaped better than previously over hurdles when fourth in 7-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and should have more to offer. Winning Flat handicapper; now into a handicap over hurdles and latest run was okay. |
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4th (5)  (16/1 -129%)Grandmaster Flash |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grandmaster Flash 16/1, Well held in a trio of maiden hurdles but his fairly useful Flat form suggests he could do better now handicapping in this sphere. Three AW wins in Ireland; lesser shows in Britain but makes handicap debut as a hurdler. |
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5th (1)  (12/1 -9%)Hobie |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hobie 12/1, Irish point winner who stepped up on a low-key hurdles debut when landing a 2m Worcester maiden last May. Ran to a similar level under a penalty at Stratford but has been disappointing since, including over fences. Maiden hurdle winner; poor on last four runs, the last twice over fences. |
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6th (3)  (10/3 +33%)River Robe |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) River Robe 10/3, In frame on 5 of 6 outings in bumpers but has yet to match that form over hurdles. Goes handicapping for a new yard (formerly trained by Michael Flannery) in a refitted hood and improvement needed. Ability in Irish bumpers and this mark might be okay for her handicap debut. |
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7th (7)  (18/1 -13%)Lunar Ocean |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lunar Ocean 18/1, Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles so big step forward needed on handicap debut. Goes handicapping off a basement mark but with much to prove. |
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Bernard Llewellyn could have two live chances with Mambo Beat and Grandmaster Flash, who make their handicap debuts in what appears to be a winnable contest. However, the vote goes to TOUR OVALIE, who looks to hold solid claims from an unchanged mark, despite proving to be no match for an impressive winner over course and distance 13 days ago.
TOUR OVALIE failed to build on the promise of her Doncaster effort when second in a C&D handicap last time but she remains unexposed and is well worth another chance. Mambo Beat should have more to offer now heading into handicaps over hurdles and is second choice ahead of stablemate Grandmaster Flash.
Although no match for the winner here last time, that was a solid start in handicaps for TOUR OVALIE and she has the least to prove.
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)  (4/9 +56%)El Granjero |
4/9(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) El Granjero 4/9, Successful on sole outing in points and promise on all starts under Rules, making most of a good opportunity when landing 12-runner maiden hurdle here (19.7f) 2 weeks ago. Return to this slightly longer trip a plus and respected on handicap debut. Easy maiden winner here and doesn't look badly treated at all for his handicap debut. |
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2nd (3)  (13/2 +19%)Cabhfuilfungi |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cabhfuilfungi 13/2, Fair form when landing a Southwell maiden (20.4f) in May and good fourth under a penalty in a Carlisle novice in October. Well-beaten at Warwick a month later (final start for Gary Hanmer) but he could well revive now handicapping for new yard back from 5 months off. 2m4f maiden winner and an interesting handicap debutant now with the Kerry Lee yard. |
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3rd (4)  (14/1 +13%)Petty Cash |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Petty Cash 14/1, A hurdler on the up in spring 2022 who fell both starts over fences during 2022/23 campaign. Lit up and effort proved short lived on return from a year off over hurdles at Warwick (21f) 4 weeks ago and this promises to reveal more. Pulled up at Warwick after a year on the sidelines so current wellbeing is an issue. |
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4th (2)  (12/1 -50%)Hermes Boy |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hermes Boy 12/1, Mark eased plenty and capitalised on drop into class 5 company when successful in refitted cheekpieces at Wincanton (21.3f, heavy) in February. However, off the bridle from an early stage and well beaten when pulled up at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Looks risky with blinkers refitted. Capable as he showed two runs back but he's become a hard horse to trust. |
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|PU| (7)  (13/2 +35%)Iron D'ex |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Iron D'ex 13/2, Fair maiden hurdler who was fitted with first-time cheekpieces when a good second of 7 in handicap here (19.7f) in February. Not disgraced when fifth over C&D next time but needs to shrug off a poor run when pulled up at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Two good runs here before failing to stay 2m7f at Bangor after racing freely. |
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EL GRANJERO recorded a well deserved maiden success over an extended 2m3f here last month and, although he will need to find more on this switch into handicap company, the Youmzain gelding might be up to the task. Hermes Boy was reported to have never been travelling when pulled up at Exeter three weeks ago, but he ought to hold every chance if putting his best foot forward, while Kapamazov might prove best of the remainder.
EL GRANJERO cemented his positive start over hurdles faced with a good opportunity when running out an easy winner here 2 weeks ago and he looks the solid option, with the return to further rating a likely plus now handicapping. Cabhfuilfungi is an intriguing debutant for the Kerry Lee stable and needs monitoring in the market on handicap bow, whilst Kapamazov should appreciate this step back up in trip.
It was all very easy for EL GRANJERO in a maiden here last time and he can continue the good work on his handicap debut.
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Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.
This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.