There were 30 Races on Thursday 14th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Hexham, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 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 (5)  (7/1 -27%)Dollar Collar |
7/1(-27%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dollar Collar 7/1, £30,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in October. Decent start over hurdles when runner-up in 2m Ayr novice 16 days ago. That form is nothing special but she should have more to offer. Beaten under 1l on novice hurdle debut last month; chance, for all further would suit more. |
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2nd (2)  (1/2 +25%)Phantomofthepoints |
1/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Phantomofthepoints 1/2, Failed to complete in 2 points but showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers. Shaped well again when going down only narrowly on 2m Ayr hurdle debut. Only sixth over a longer trip at Ascot since but given another chance back at 2m and in calmer waters. Ayr hurdles debut second sets the standard; this much easier than the Ascot class 2 latest. |
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3rd (4)  (5/2 +29%)Tineggiori |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tineggiori 5/2, Course bumper winner last summer and translated all that ability to hurdles when going close in 2m Newcastle maiden on first attempt 19 days ago. Open to progress. Good-ground C&D bumper winner; may go one better than hurdling debut with a tidier round. |
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4th (1)  (50/1 -614%)Comemylittleson |
50/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Comemylittleson 50/1, Third on last of 3 starts in Irish points (May 2022). Joined a good stable for his Rules career but betting is the best guide to expectations on this rather belated return. Unseen since third on his final Irish point start in May 2022 (3m, good), so may need this. |
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|PU| (3)  (66/1 -65%)Road To Rosley |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Road To Rosley 66/1, Modest form at best in 4 maiden/novice hurdles and looks up against it again. Again some promise on recent return from a year out; likely needs handicaps over further. |
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David Pipe has his string in fine order at present and PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS could provide him with another winner. His neck second behind Florida Dreams at Ayr in December represents the best form on offer, and he jumped left when sixth in a much better race than this at Ascot subsequently. Back on a left-handed track, and with less on his plate, he rates the one to beat. Dollar Collar and Tineggiori both went close on their recent hurdling debuts and will be waiting to pounce should the selection misfire.
Another chance is given to PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS to confirm the promise of his near miss on hurdle debut at Ayr in December. Tineggiori achieved a bit more than Dollar Collar when both were runner-up on their first attempt over hurdles at the end of February and can give David Pipe's charge most to do.
This looks good for PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS, the clear form pick on his Ayr second. Tineggiori runs him closest if jumping better later.
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)  (10/3 -203%)Heritier De Sivola |
10/3(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Heritier De Sivola 10/3, Winning hurdler who showed little on his first 3 starts over fences this season but stopped the slide (in first-time cheekpieces) over a staying trip for the first time in this sphere when runner-up at Ayr (3m) 4 weeks ago. He's very well treated if able to build on that. Late mistakes but still a chasing personal best when second at Ayr latest; fair 2lb rise. |
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2nd (3)  (2/1 +50%)Gibberwell |
2/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Gibberwell 2/1, Got off the mark over fences over C&D last spring and performed with credit when making frame in trio of handicaps earlier this term. Latest Chepstow run was a moody display though (never going well from circuit out) so return to this venue needs to have positive effect. Still 8lb above his one winning chase mark, but C&D record stands at 122; respected. |
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3rd (1)  (5/1 -67%)Morozov Cocktail |
5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Morozov Cocktail 5/1, Not at his best in a winless 2022/23 season and, having attracted support was struggling when falling 3 out on return to action at Newcastle (23.4f) in November. Still, he has fallen plenty in weights and not the biggest surprise to see him fare better back from a break. 10lb below his highest winning chase mark now (3m), but poor on two most recent starts. |
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4th (5)  (11/2 +61%)Dark Duomo |
11/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dark Duomo 11/2, Poor maiden hurdler for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White and hasn't shown enough over hurdles/fences for present stable to make him of interest here despite his easing mark. Has offered very little the last twice; held by Gibberwell on all of their recent clashes. |
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|U| (4)  (10/3 +49%)Robert D'ores |
10/3(+49%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Robert D'ores 10/3, Offered little in a handful of runs over hurdles but more like it when second on handicap chase debut over this C&D in May. Going best when unseating 2 out back here later that month but disappointed in 2 starts since the turn of the year, jumping again letting him down 38 days ago. May have defied a 2lb higher mark last spring but for unseating late; has a race in him. |
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HERITIER DE SIVOLA appeared to benefit from the application of cheekpieces (worn again today) when a length second over this trip at Ayr last month and a repeat performance may suffice. Gibberwell has won and placed twice in three past visits to Hexham and might be the biggest threat, especially on ground that he should love. Morozov Cocktail must also have a squeak now 10lb lower than his last winning mark.
HERITIER DE SIVOLA showed much more than previously over fences (equipped with cheekpieces) when second at Ayr 4 weeks ago, doing some good late work despite some sketchy jumping. He's potentially very well treated if building on that and could be worth chancing. Morozov Cocktail isn't the most consistent but he's fallen to a handy mark and can't be dismissed. Gibberwell may appreciate a return to this C&D.
This may come down to which of ROBERT D'ORES and Heritier De Sivola can limit their jumping errors. Preference is for the former.
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)  (5/6 +40%)Breeze Of Wind |
5/6(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Breeze Of Wind 5/6, Has upped his form since switched to chasing, completing the hat-trick in comfortable fashion at Carlisle before following home the promising Montgomery at Bangor a fortnight ago. Should stay this far and ground fine. Looks the one to beat. Bumped into one at Bangor latest but remains progressive; untried beyond an extended 3m. |
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2nd (6)  (7/2 +65%)Don Brocco |
7/2(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Don Brocco 7/2, Modest winner at 25f over hurdles. Lacks the size for chasing compared to others here and hasn't really looked like winning in handicaps this term, but it's easy to see him still being there at the finish if this becomes a slog. 7l third to Event Of Sivola here in December (3m, heavy); never travelling last time out. |
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3rd (3)  (5/1 -25%)Event Of Sivola |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Event Of Sivola 5/1, Has won C&D and Catterick handicaps this season but run of good form came to an abrupt halt at Doncaster last time. Usually goes well here (third in this 12 months ago). Made all over C&D (soft) in November 2022 and third in this last year; readily considered. |
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4th (1)  (7/1 -133%)Destiny Is All |
7/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Destiny Is All 7/1, Inconsistent sort who won on return at Kelso. Poor there last time but given a break and has change of headgear back down in grade. Player for last year's winning yard if he stays. Been jumping right recently, but ground and mark are both positives; yard won 2023 renewal. |
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5th (5)  (20/1 +20%)One Fer Mamma |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) One Fer Mamma 20/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser but well below form in 5 starts over hurdles for his current yard, tried in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) at Carlisle last time. 16 lb below last successful mark. Stamina to prove. Bit perkier in debuted blinkers latest (retained), but continues below a winning level. |
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BREEZE OF WIND won three races in fine style before chasing home a well-handicapped gelding (since a 17-length winner off a 7lb higher mark) at Bangor last time. He obviously needs to prove that he stays this far, as do most of the others, but is very much the in-form player and is one from one at this track. He is taken to see off the dropped-in-class Destiny Is All and Event Of Sivola, a dual course scorer, including over this trip, who might be best forgiven a disappointing effort at Doncaster.
BREEZE OF WIND bumped into a totally unknown quantity in the shape of the promising Montgomery when chasing the 4-timer at Bangor a fortnight ago and can resume winning ways up in trip here with nothing of that one's potential in this line-up. Destiny Is All might be the danger.
Back on a winning mark, DESTINY IS ALL can secure Lucinda Russell another win in this contest ahead of C&D scorer Event Of Sivola.
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)  (1/4 -39%)Clovis Island |
1/4(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Clovis Island 1/4, Runner-up on only start in Irish points before winning bumper at this course on his Rules debut. Made no impression on his hurdles bow, but left that effort behind when narrowly denied in Carlisle novice (19.3f, heavy) in February. The one to beat. Course bumper winner; good form in just missing out at Carlisle; should win this. |
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2nd (4)  (15/2 +70%)Rock Steady Eddie |
15/2(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rock Steady Eddie 15/2, Placed in a couple of points and stepped up on his hurdling debut when third of 7 in maiden at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 40 days ago. Looks ready for longer trips but he could be capable of getting involved. Third in a bumper here in October but beaten 39l and 25l in his two hurdles; must step up. |
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|U| (2)  (7/1 +72%)Boolamore Classic |
7/1(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Boolamore Classic 7/1, Runner-up on his completed outing in Irish points but well held both starts over hurdles so far, running a moody race when eighth of 17 in maiden at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) a month ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark. Second in a point but it's been a low-key start under rules and he can be taken on. |
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|PU| (5)  (18/1 -300%)Time Was |
18/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Time Was 18/1, Winning pointer but down the field in hunter chase at Downpatrick when trained by B. R. Hamilton. However, after 9 months off she showed more on her stable debut when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy) 20 days ago. One to consider. Pleasing third at Sedgefield and probably the best alternative to Clovis Island. |
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|PU| (6)  (40/1 -21%)Para Handy |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Para Handy 40/1, Hinted at ability in Wetherby bumper but well-beaten third of 8 in novice at the same course (19.7f, heavy) on her hurdles bow 2 weeks ago, left in a remote place soon after the last. Looks one for the longer term. Beaten a distance on two visits to Wetherby, in a bumper and novice hurdle. |
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|PU| (1)  (100/1 -100%)Black Bart |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Black Bart 100/1, Making a belated debut, ran very green when pulled up in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, tailing off eighth. Blinkers now reached for. Pulled up on Wetherby debut and blinkers are soon turned to. |
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CLOVIS ISLAND gave the 119-rated Jagwar a big fright in a novice hurdle at Carlisle last month. The Nicky Richards-trained gelding looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to shed his maiden tag over timber and he should take all the beating. Time Was offered something to work when third on her stable/timber bow at Sedgefield. She could serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Rock Steady Eddie.
CLOVIS ISLAND was much improved from his hurdling debut when runner-up in a Carlisle novice last month, pulling a long way clear of the rest, so this looks a good opportunity for him to go one better. Time Was took a step forward on her stable/hurdles bow and could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Rock Steady Eddie.
If putting his best foot forward then CLOVIS ISLAND should win this with the minimum of fuss. He pushed a good horse close at Carlisle.
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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(6)  (18/1 +45%)Walk My Way |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Walk My Way 18/1, Failed to threaten between the flags and didn't offer much in maiden/novice hurdles. Finished with running left when sixth of 9 on handicap debut at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) a fortnight ago, but more needed from 10 lb out of the weights. 10lb out of the weights today; 3m trip not a plus judged on Irish point career (0-7). |
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1st (2)  (11/10 +12%)Cream Of The West |
11/10(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cream Of The West 11/10, Took a step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Ayr (21.4f, soft) in December and ran at least as well when second at the same track (24.3f, heavy) next time. Remains lightly raced for his age and he can double his tally. Ayr win (2m5f) and dead-heat second (3m) since handicapping; up 2lb but still low mileage. |
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2nd (1)  (7/2 -100%)Fevertre |
7/2(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fevertre 7/2, In first-time cheekpieces, bounced back to form when opening his account in handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) last month, keeping on well. Remains on a workable mark so he's not taken lightly now that he's up and running. Up 4lb for Carlisle win (3m1f, heavy) but has as much to suit again; cheekpieces retained. |
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3rd (5)  (9/2 +78%)Atomic Angel |
9/2(+78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Atomic Angel 9/2, C&D winner who was successful at Catterick and Sedgefield last season. Ran creditably after 6 months off when second back here in October, but below form both starts since. Needs to get back on track. Sole C&D scorer in the line-up but beaten 44l in this last year; below par last twice. |
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4th (3)  (6/1 -50%)Josie Alice |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Josie Alice 6/1, Winning Irish pointer who has run to only a modest level in bumpers and maiden hurdles so far, making no impression on the winner when second of 8 at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 25 days ago. Could yet do better, though, as she makes her handicap debut. Not yet clear whether she needs 2m4f or 3m currently, but remains of interest for now. |
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5th (4)  (10/1 +29%)Reagrove Lord |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Reagrove Lord 10/1, Placed in points in Ireland and has made the frame both starts in handicap hurdles, 9¼ lengths third of 6 to the reopposing Fevertre at Carlisle (25f, heavy) last time. Can give his running once more. 9l to find with Fevertre on their Carlisle clash; Atomic Angel may prove a pace rival. |
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CREAM OF THE WEST lost little in defeat when dead-heating for second at Ayr, and the winner subsequently boosted the form when landing the spoils at Kelso on Sunday. A 2lb rise looks more than workable for Nick Alexander's eight-year-old and he is fancied to regain the winning thread. Fevertre broke through in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle and warrants respect off only 4lb higher, with handicap debutant Josie Alice completing the shortlist.
CREAM OF THE WEST has shown improved form switched to handicaps on his last 2 starts, getting off the mark at Ayr in December before a good second at the same course a month ago, so he is taken to resume winning ways with more still to offer. He can get the better of last-time-out winner Fevertre, with Josie Alice also considered.
Less exposed over stayers' trips and with his stable in fine form this month, CREAM OF THE WEST is just preferred to Fevertre.
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)  (10/3 -141%)Largy Train |
10/3(-141%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Largy Train 10/3, Every inch a chaser on looks but caused a surprise to get off the mark in this sphere from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago, seeing things out much better returned to a shorter trip/positive tactics. Remains to be seen if able to back that up but he's unexposed. Positive tactics and a reduced mark were key factors at Sedgefield (2m5f); 8lb higher here. |
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2nd (3)  (2/1 +69%)Cudgel |
2/1(+69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cudgel 2/1, Not seen to best effect at Sedgefield before only just denied at Carlisle off this mark (10 lb out of the weights). All 6 career wins have been gained at Hexham so needs considering back at this venue. Six-time course winner; caught late at Carlisle recently; should give a decent account.. |
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3rd (5)  (10/1 +29%)Rollerruler |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rollerruler 10/1, Made winning start for this yard here (15.6f) in November 2021 but little impact in 4 subsequent starts, breaking a blood vessel after 2 years off at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. Course winner; returning from a two-year absence when toiling at Newcastle; best watched.. |
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4th (2)  (15/8 +32%)Ribeye |
15/8(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ribeye 15/8, Made a cracking start over fences, value for extra when winning Hexham handicap in May. Went the wrong way after but back on track when second at Catterick last week. Drop back in trip will suit so big shout off same mark. C&D winner; pleasing second at Catterick (3m1f) last week; every chance from the same mark. |
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|PU| (6)  (8/1 -129%)Onenightintown |
8/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Onenightintown 8/1, Dual chase scorer in 2022 and, having edged just below his last winning mark, he got his head back in front when seeing off 5 rivals at Catterick (19.2f, soft) last month. Only just failed at Market Rasen since so he's a player. Narrowly failed to supplement Catterick win when beaten by a stablemate at Market Rasen.. |
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LARGY TRAIN took advantage of both a falling handicap mark and a drop in trip when striding clear to win at Sedgefield last month. The handicapper has reacted by putting him up 8lb, but he could easily back that performance up over a furlong shorter. Onenightintown has been in consistent form over the past few months and has to enter calculations, while others to note are Ribeye and Cudgel.
RIBEYE got back on track after a break when second at Catterick last week and can go one better off the same mark with the drop back in trip likely to suit. Largy Train came good at the third attempt over fences when scoring at Sedgefield so rates the main threat.
Peter Atkinson's RIBEYE (nap) ran well behind a thriving rival at Catterick last week, so might have the edge over Largy Train.
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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(2)  (8/1 -14%)Brian's Jet |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Brian's Jet 8/1, Hit the frame on three of his last four starts and handicapper has dropped him a further 2 lb since his last effort, so he's worthy of interest after a 79-day break. Yet to win (0-12); best effort to date came when runner-up in C&D seller last spring.. |
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1st (4)  (5/2 +9%)Raffles Wonder |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Raffles Wonder 5/2, Fairly useful bumper winner who stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when third in a handicap at Newcastle 19 days ago. Can capitalise on a lenient mark if he's able to settle. Close third on recent handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy); should be thereabouts.. |
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2nd (6)  (8/1 +43%)Bushmill Boy |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bushmill Boy 8/1, Long-standing maiden who ran poorly at Sedgefield last time and doesn't make much appeal despite the fitting of a tongue tie. Longstanding maiden (0-21); form dipped lately; tongue-tie added; look elsewhere.. |
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3rd (9)  (11/4 +17%)This Is Bob |
11/4(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) This Is Bob 11/4, Very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 19 days ago. Lightly raced and pedigree suggests he could do better still. Better when runner-up at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy; Raffles Wonder third) last month; player.. |
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4th (3)  (10/1 -43%)Tip Top Tonto |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Tip Top Tonto 10/1, Fair performer at best who got back on track in a first-time visor when second of 9 in novice selling hurdle at Southwell on penultimate outing but couldn't match that form returns to handicap company at Market Rasen last time. Yet to win (0-14); failed to stay 2m4f last time; runner-up in Southwell seller previously. |
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5th (10)  (15/2 -25%)Melvich Bay |
15/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Melvich Bay 15/2, Poor but fairly consistent hurdler who showed some encouragement on her first go over fences when third at Catterick on penultimate start. Unseated back in this sphere at Newcastle last time but can't be dismissed. Maiden (0-15); spent force (behind two of these rivals) when hampered at Newcastle latest.. |
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6th (5)  (10/3 +67%)Am Still Here |
10/3(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Am Still Here 10/3, Well held in 3 qualifying runs in the autumn and didn't improve much for a switch to handicaps at Ayr 85 days ago. has had more of a break now, so worth monitoring in the betting. Yet to shine; attracted market interest on Ayr h'cap debut prior to Christmas; off since.. |
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7th (1)  (33/1 -408%)Ask Bob |
33/1(-408%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ask Bob 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Makes very little appeal. Failed to win (0-8) for previous trainer; has shown glimpses though; market check advised.. |
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|PU| (11)  (40/1 -60%)Red Shield |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Red Shield 40/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who has offered little so far over hurdles. Hard to make a case for. 12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability; swiftly dismissed.. |
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|PU| (7)  (150/1 -355%)Star Of Markinch |
150/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Star Of Markinch 150/1, Made the frame last 2 of 3 starts in points but little impact under Rules, including on the Flat. Up against it after 6 months off. Struggled in low-grade Flat handicaps last summer; first run over hurdles since May 2022.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This Is Bob (second) and RAFFLES WONDER (third) both took a step forward in a conditional jockeys' event at Newcastle last month. The vote goes to the latter, who makes plenty of appeal in his attempt to reverse that form, especially with his rider able to utilise his 5lb claim on this occasion. Am Still Here disappointed on his first try in handicap company at Ayr in December, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him leave that form behind.
RAFFLES WONDER has had issues with his refusal to settle over hurdles but he showed more when third at Newcastle last time and he's potentially thrown in based on his bumper exploits, so he's preferred to This Is Bob, who also took a step forward last time. Brian's Jet is more exposed but should give his running.
The market may yield clues. However, the pair to concentrate on are seemingly the Newcastle rivals This Is Bob and RAFFLES WONDER.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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