There were 53 Races on Saturday 4th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Thirsk, 9 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Hexham, 7 races at Yarmouth, 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 +73%)Wotyoudunnow Buddy |
11/4(+73%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 11/4, Shaped well when runner-up on handicap debut at Catterick in February but hasn't managed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent appearances. Faces an uphill battle on these terms. 0-11; placed in a couple of h'cap hurdles (third over C&D latest); bit to find; a possible. |
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2nd (6)  (25/1 +50%)Dapper Gent |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dapper Gent 25/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and well held both starts in this sphere. Good debut run in a bumper here but ordinary efforts since and hard to fancy. |
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3rd (1)  (5/6 -361%)Baron De Midleton |
5/6(-361%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Baron De Midleton 5/6, Useful sort at his best who cashed in on a reduced mark when landing a Market Rasen handicap hurdle (20.6f, good to soft) in January. Shade disappointing in a claimer at Catterick last time but that was a stronger race than this and he's hard to oppose on these terms. One-time quite a smart chaser; not reliable these days; good chance on his best efforts. |
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4th (4)  (10/1 +60%)Broadford Publican |
10/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Broadford Publican 10/1, Little in the way of worthwile form, particularly since joining present yard, and he looks set for another struggle. Ex-Irish; 0-11; modest form for this yard including at Perth last week; others stronger. |
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5th (3)  (16/1 +0%)Nick The Greek |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Nick The Greek 16/1, Caused a surprise on first run since leaving Olly Murphy when landing a weak novice at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) in February, belying odds of 40/1 in the process. Both subsequent efforts have been poor but definite place claims at this level with a useful conditional in the hot-seat. 40-1 winner of a novice in Feb but not so good since; held by Hard Rain on Exeter form. |
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6th (5)  (125/1 -150%)Clapton Hill |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Clapton Hill 125/1, Some bits and pieces of fair form to his name during his time with Ben Pauling but pulled up both starts under Rules for present connections. Ten-race maiden who is hard to fancy having been pulled up on all 3 starts for this yard. |
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7th (2)  (17/2 -42%)Hard Rain |
17/2(-42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hard Rain 17/2, Irish import who bettered previous efforts for this yard when second in a 6-runner novice seller at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) with cheekpieces reapplied in March. No show in a Hereford handicap since but good chance of picking up some place money back down in grade. Ex-Irish; handicap winner last July; not as effective these days and also unreliable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This looks to be a very good opportunity for BARON DE MIDLETON to get back to winning ways. Brian Ellison's charge is clear of these on official ratings and, after being sent off a short-priced favourite over the extended 1m7f at Catterick (third) in March, connections look likely to gain some compensation. Hard Rain will likely offer the sternest resistance to the selection with Brodie Hampson claiming a useful 3lb, while Nick The Greek heads the remainder.
It's hard to envisage BARON DE MIDLETON failing to deliver on these terms. Nick The Greek and Hard Rain can fill the places.
A difficult-looking contest can go to BARON DE MIDLETON, who is unreliable these days but has a sound chance on his best form.
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 (11)  (17/2 +29%)The White Volcano |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) The White Volcano 17/2, Both career wins gained over hurdles in Ireland back in 2019. Conversely, he has performed with credit at Carlisle and Kelso since returning from a break and he has to enter calculations. 0-13 over fences but he's reached the frame in his two runs this year; in the mix again. |
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2nd (12)  (14/1 +0%)Halfway House Lad |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Halfway House Lad 14/1, Still looking for first success but offered more than previously when third of 9 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) in February. Poor at Catterick since, though, and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Inconsistent 11-race maiden and was pulled up last time; others are more convincing. |
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3rd (2)  (14/1 -65%)Warriors Story |
14/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Warriors Story 14/1, Hurdles winner who went close on his second start in this sphere at Ayr in December 2022. However, well held all 3 subsequent starts over fences and now finds himself with a bit to prove. Had only five runs last year and he struggled in four of them; plenty to prove on return. |
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4th (9)  (11/1 -144%)Stowaway John |
11/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Stowaway John 11/1, Finally opened his accout when proving 8½ lengths too strong for Cudgel over this C&D (heavy) last month. 5 lb rise demands more but should make his presence felt in any case. Came good at 20th attempt when beating Cudgel by 8l over C&D latest; 5lb higher here. |
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5th (3)  (22/1 +45%)Follow Your Arrow |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Follow Your Arrow 22/1, Successful over C&D in June 2022 off a 7 lb higher mark but that's his sole win from 20 starts under Rules and, moreover, he needs to bounce back following a string of poor efforts. On reduced mark but he's been pulled up in last three runs and needs a major turnaround. |
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6th (7)  (8/1 -78%)Cudgel |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cudgel 8/1, This veteran is a regular here and he is clearly in good nick, finding just one too good on each of his last 3 starts (over this C&D the last twice). Current mark leaves minimal margin for error but he's a live each-way candidate in any case. Course specialist who has finished runner-up over C&D in last two runs; shortlisted. |
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7th (8)  (14/1 -75%)Heeztheboy |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Heeztheboy 14/1, Offered little in a bumper/over hurdles but having attracted support, proved a different proposition sent chasing despite being 9 lb out of the weights when scoring over 15.5f here in December. However, he was beaten a fair way at Sedgefield last time and will need to put that firmly behind him. Disappointing last time but he's still unexposed and has claims if he can bounce back. |
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8th (6)  (4/1 +71%)Ring Pretender |
4/1(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ring Pretender 4/1, Ran no sort of a race on handicap debut in this sphere back from a 13-month absence at Sedgefield in February. Best to look elsewhere. Still unexposed but she needs a transformation on this return to chasing. |
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|F| (10)  (12/1 +25%)Ex S'elance |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Ex S'elance 12/1, Dual chase winner last spring, including over this C&D. No show all 3 starts since the turn of the year but the handicapper has shown mercy and he's therefore dangerous to discount. C&D winner but he's been out of sorts this year and needs to get back on track. |
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|PU| (5)  (10/3 +26%)Empty Nest |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Empty Nest 10/3, Still a maiden but it's early days for this 6-y-o and he's more than capable of picking up a race off this sort of mark judged on what he's shown in his 4 starts over fences. Idled in the closing stages when third of 11 at Kelso (21.6f, soft) recently and the addition of cheekpieces could help. Unexposed chaser who was a good third at Kelso last month; respected with headgear added. |
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|PU| (1)  (12/1 -118%)Lights Are Green |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lights Are Green 12/1, Took well to fences last year, scoring over 3m here and at Cartmel at the start of the summer. Collared close home back at this course (again over 3m) when last seen in October and, with this drop back in trip no bad thing, he will be a threat if fully tuned-up. His chase wins have been at 3m/3m1f; has some work to do back in trip after 211 days off. |
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|PU| (4)  (12/1 +0%)The Paddy Pie |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Paddy Pie 12/1, Hinted at a revival when fourth of 12 in a Doncaster handicap in December but followed that with heavy defeats at Catterick and Newcastle. Others preferred. Veteran who has not won since December 2022 and has generally struggled in last 12 months. |
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|PU| (13)  (100/1 -300%)Glory |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Glory 100/1, Point winner last February but record under Rules stands at 0-37 and he has been pulled up the last twice. 0-37 under rules and has form figures of PP47P over regulation fences; 3lb out of weights. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A very competitive heat sees a chance taken on LIGHTS ARE GREEN, who has a good record at the track when completing and he could be well treated after a break. George Bewley's runner has been off the track for more than 200 days, when he finished a clear second over 3m at this venue. Edward Austin takes off a valuable 5lb and this prominent racer could be difficult to pass. Stowaway John bounced back to form in fine style last time over C&D and a 5lb rise could prove lenient, while The White Volcano rates best of the rest.
Perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will help eke out a little more from EMPTY NEST and, if so, he could be the answer. The White Volcano is second choice, while Lights Are Green will have a fighting chance if close to his peak. The veteran Cudgel and Ex S'Elance are others to consider.
6yo EMPTY NEST (nap) gets the vote ahead of recent C&D winner Stowaway John and course specialist Cudgel.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (15/2 -67%)Coolmoyne |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Coolmoyne 15/2, Remains a maiden following 20 starts overall but this mark is a good one judged on several pieces of worthwile form. One to consider. 0-20; several decent chase efforts, including Sedgefield third over 3m3f; could go well. |
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2nd (11)  (7/2 +22%)Cowboy Cooper |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Cowboy Cooper 7/2, Made the frame a few times over hurdles and positive enough start over fences when third of 11 at Catterick (25.2f, soft) in January. Not disgraced over this C&D recently and should make his presence felt. 0-13; some fair efforts including 3rd over C&D last time; one worth considering. |
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3rd (4)  (11/2 -22%)Benny Baloo |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Benny Baloo 11/2, Just poor form over hurdles but much better since sent chasing, off the mark in comfortable fashion at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Came up short at Catterick since but that wasn't a bad effort and he'll be a player if he puts his best foot forward. Fair efforts chasing last season, winning off 7lb lower; could go well after a break. |
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4th (12)  (40/1 +0%)Get 'em In |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Get 'em In 40/1, Showed little over hurdles and similar story over fences to date. Readily passed over. Third over 2m4f on this card last year but has not shown anything since; plenty to prove. |
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5th (7)  (9/2 +44%)Gibberwell |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gibberwell 9/2, Got off the mark over fences here last spring but recent efforts have lacked spark and he's probably worth taking on. C&D winner off 4lb lower last April; fair efforts over C&D last twice; each-way chance. |
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|F| (2)  (4/1 +50%)Wavelength |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Wavelength 4/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and opened chase account over this C&D in May 2022. Best effort since returning from a lengthy absence when third on penultimate start at Carlisle and a reproduction of that effort would put him in the picture. Won this race in 2022; off 552 days afterwards; mixed form last term (3rd in Feb): chance. |
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|F| (9)  (25/1 +38%)Pure Surf |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Pure Surf 25/1, Twice successful over hurdles for Iain Jardine but big prices and well held all 3 starts under Rules for present yard. Blinkers applied. Won mares h'cap hurdle last June; modest efforts in points/h'cap chases; new headgear. |
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|U| (3)  (11/1 -38%)Toombridge |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Toombridge 11/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and posted his best run under Rules to date when third of 6 to Largy Train in handicap chase at Carlisle (21f, soft) on debut over fences in March. Failed to build on that next time but it's far too soon to write him off. 0-9; good efforts both chase starts (3rd over 2m5f at Carlisle on debut); stamina to prove. |
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|PU| (8)  (8/1 -14%)Robert D'ores |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Robert D'ores 8/1, Offered little in a handful of runs over hurdles but more like it when second on handicap chase debut over C&D last spring. Has failed to complete on 3 of his 4 subsequent starts, though, and others look stronger. Runner-up in a point; 2nd on chase debut in this race in 2023; not run as well since. |
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|PU| (10)  (25/1 -56%)Goodoldbill |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Goodoldbill 25/1, Sprang a surprise when winning an 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) on second start over fences in November. Failed to repeat that at the same course next time, though, and others look more solid. Newcastle winner in November; below that form since; better ground will suit; a possible. |
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|PU| (1)  (40/1 -21%)Mance Rayder |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mance Rayder 40/1, Winless since 2021 and he was pulled up back from a break here in September. Resumes here following a similar period of absence it's probably best to look elsewhere. Third in a handicap in March 2023; pulled up last time (September); suited by good ground. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Plenty in with chances and COOLMOYNE gets a tentative selection. Simon Waugh's charge went off a well-backed favourite last time over 2m1f at Market Rasen, and a more sedate gallop up in trip can help the eight-year-old produce a more polished jumping display. Robert D'ores looked to be running a nice race before unseating his rider over C&D last time and he should be thereabouts if he gets round, while Benny Baloo is a consistent performer to note.
COWBOY COOPER took a step back in the right direction when third over this C&D 12 days ago and this could be the day when he finally gets his head in front. Toombridge is capable of a bold show off his present mark and he is next on the list ahead of Coolmoyne and Benny Baloo.
The choice is WAVELENGTH, who took this race in 2022 and has since shown he retains his ability despite a long break.
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)  (6/1 -33%)Playful Saint |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Playful Saint 6/1, Lightly raced 9-y-o who returned better than ever when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f) in March. Below that level both starts since and switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now. Won three over hurdles, latest in March; not as good since; interesting on chase debut. |
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2nd (4)  (5/4 +38%)Choosethenews |
5/4(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Choosethenews 5/4, Point/hurdles winner who has made a bright start over fences, showing a likeable attitude when opening his account at Newcastle (20f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Remains unexposed in this sphere and he's one to consider again. Point/hurdle winner; winner over fences at Newcastle last time; up 3lb; one to consider. |
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3rd (1)  (15/2 -150%)Whatdeawant |
15/2(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Whatdeawant 15/2, Reached a useful level in light novice hurdle campaign, including good third in Cheltenham Grade 1. Promise only start over fences in 2022 but absent since finishing down the field over hurdles at Punchestown 12 months ago. Has left Willie Mullins since and market best guide here. Ex-Mullins; smart hurdler; fair 3rd only chase start; possible after year off back chasing. |
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4th (3)  (18/1 -441%)Landrake |
18/1(-441%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Landrake 18/1, Useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott last season but hasn't taken at all well to fences this time round, offering little in 3 maiden chases in Ireland. Very low-key start back over hurdles for new yard at Aintree (24.7f) last month and he's tough to assess at present. Dual hurdler winner for Gordon Elliott; not so good over fences; pulled up on stable debut. |
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|PU| (5)  (11/4 +50%)Park Annonciade |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Park Annonciade 11/4, Looked progressive when winning handicaps at Ayr/Haydock (19f) in November. Has seemed to find 2m too sharp for him subsequently, so this longer trip rates a plus now his attentions switch to chasing. Respected. Three wins over hurdles on good to soft at up to 2m3f last term; possible on chase debut. |
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|PU| (6)  (12/1 +40%)Here Comes Georgie |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Here Comes Georgie 12/1, Fair hurdler who got off the mark in 10-runner novice at Carlisle (17f, soft) in December. Disappointed when well beaten at Catterick the following month and makes his handicap chase debut now operating from 7 lb out of the weights. Others more persuasive. Novice hurdle winner; stays 2m3f; makes chase debut after a break; 7lb out of weights. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
CHOOSETHENEWS got off the mark over fences with a decisive victory at Newcastle three weeks ago and a 3lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from following up here. Playful Saint has failed to fire on his last couple of starts over hurdles but he should not be underestimated on his chasing bow, while similar comments apply to Park Annonciade.
CHOOSETHENEWS showed a likeable attitude when making his third start over fences a winning one at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and he looks to hold sound claims of following up with the prospect of more to come. Park Annonciade should benefit from the step back up in trip now chasing and he's feared, with Playful Saint and Whatdeawant others who demand a second look for their very good yards.
The safest option looks to be CHOOSETHENEWS, who stayed on gamely when winning at Newcastle and is open to further improvement.
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)  (4/6 -34%)Wilful |
4/6(-34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Wilful 4/6, Progressive winner in bumpers and confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut in good style at Fontwell (19.2f, heavy) 37 days ago, asserting early in straight. Looks up to defying a penalty. Clear second on hurdling debut in March and won easily at Fontwell later that month. |
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2nd (3)  (28/1 +15%)Conquer The Breeze |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Conquer The Breeze 28/1, Showed modest form in 2 maidens on the Flat for A. Slattery and similar form over hurdles for this yard. Improvement needed. Respectable fifth at Musselburgh in the autumn; minor role might be best hope here. |
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3rd (7)  (14/1 -17%)Rock On Jet |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rock On Jet 14/1, Jet Away gelding. Brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Jet Legs. Runner-up both starts in points and shaped better than distance beaten suggests in a Cork bumper only outing for Ms M. M. Gannon. Second in two Irish points last season and also showed promise in a Cork bumper. |
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4th (9)  (7/2 +36%)Walk On Quest |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Walk On Quest 7/2, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in March and, with a tongue tie fitted (also had wind op), shaped encouragingly when filling same spot in a Kelso maiden hurdle on Rules debut. Proved to be a disappointment when well beaten at Wetherby next time but it's still early days. Second in Kelso maiden on hurdling debut; safely held since but still considered each-way. |
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5th (6)  (6/1 -50%)Le Jeune Bresil |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Le Jeune Bresil 6/1, Imposing sort who got off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt. Shaped with plenty of encouragement on his second hurdles start at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) in November but has since shaped as though amiss at Aintree and Catterick. Bounce back called for. Pulled up on last two outings but his Wetherby third in November makes him of interest. |
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6th (2)  (66/1 -230%)Bunker Bay |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bunker Bay 66/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), won once in 2023. Sold from William Knight's yard for 13,000 gns in October but offered little on hurdling debut at Catterick in February. Fair on the Flat; well beaten on hurdling debut but not without showing some promise. |
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7th (8)  (14/1 +13%)Sovereign Star |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sovereign Star 14/1, Placed in Irish points back in 2022. Too free when last of 6 in a bumper at Ayr but offered something to work on sent hurdling when fifth of 15 at Wetherby (2m) 37 days ago. Weakened into fifth on hurdling debut at Wetherby; improvement required here. |
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8th (4)  (12/1 +40%)Famous Liss |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Famous Liss 12/1, £6,000 4-y-o, Famous Name gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Little Mixup, stays 2½m. Off mark in Irish points at sixth attempt (finished alone, Mar 17). Bought for 25,000euros after finishing alone in heavy-ground Irish point in March. |
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|F| (11)  (250/1 -150%)Bettybea |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Bettybea 250/1, Down the field in a pair of bumpers and was pulled up on Catterick hurdling debut. Pulled-up outsider on hurdling debut at Catterick in February. |
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|PU| (5)  (125/1 -25%)Grand Geste |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grand Geste 125/1, Never dangerous in 2 bumpers. A down-the-field outsider in two good-ground bumpers last season; hurdle debut today. |
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|PU| (10)  (150/1 -50%)Belladinotte |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Belladinotte 150/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle. Struggled when 150-1 for recent hurdling debut at Huntingdon. |
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|PU| (12)  (250/1 -150%)Paywave |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Paywave 250/1, Isn't much on looks or pedigree and could hardly have shown any less at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on debut 37 days ago. Beaten out of sight when 200-1 for Wetherby maiden hurdle on debut in March. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
WILFUL put two narrow defeats behind him with an easy 28-length success over 2m3f at Fontwell last time and the five-year-old clearly sets the standard on that evidence. Walk On Quest disappointed last time but is a player based on his second at Kelso on his Rules debut, while Famous Liss edges out Conquer The Breeze to be the pick of the remainder.
WILFUL completed a simple task with ease at Fonwell last time and this looks a good opportunity for him to follow up under a penalty. Le Jeune Bresil has shaped as if amiss the last twice but can pose the main threat if returning to his Wetherby form after a break. Walk On Quest is another with a bit to prove but can't be written off just yet.
The most obvious answer is WILFUL, who built upon his good hurdling debut when breezing to a 28l success at Fontwell in March.
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 (9)  (11/4 +45%)Lightning Flash |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lightning Flash 11/4, Fair form when successful on first of 3 starts in bumpers and plenty of encouragement to be drawn from his hurdles debut second at Taunton (16.5f) in March. Ran to a similar level when third at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Placed in two 2m hurdles; not ruled out given his age allowance and potential.. |
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2nd (3)  (3/1 +14%)Breizh River |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Breizh River 3/1, Fair in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, again shaping well when second of 15 in a maiden at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 37 days ago. Form choice. Placed in bumpers and has ability over hurdles; below par latest; each-way player.. |
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3rd (2)  (3/1 +0%)Bold Light |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bold Light 3/1, Runner-up completed start in points back in 2021 and shaped well when second 4¼ lengths second to Speed Davis in a maiden at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) on NH debut 29 days ago, left poorly placed. Could get closer to that rival here and not taken lightly. Beaten around 4l by Speed Davis on debut; 7lb better off and he is a contender.. |
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4th (1)  (9/4 -29%)Speed Davis |
9/4(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Speed Davis 9/4, Irish/point bumper winner who cemented a positive start over hurdles when making all under a well-judged ride at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 29 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Should be very competitive under a penalty. Carries a penalty for his soft ground hurdle win but he is unexposed and a big player.. |
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5th (5)  (14/1 -17%)Powers Dilemma |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Powers Dilemma 14/1, Placed on the last of 4 starts in Irish points but that was back in 2022 and ran to only a modest level when second of 5 in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) in April. Not sure this drop in trip looks ideal but he may be capable of stepping up on his debut.. |
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6th (6)  (125/1 -279%)Rightbackatyou |
125/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rightbackatyou 125/1, Maiden pointer who was tailed off last of 4 on his Rules/bumper debut at Carlisle (17f, heavy) 27 days ago. Can only be watched now attentions switch to timber. Tailed off in a bumper on debut; watching brief suggested on hurdles debut.. |
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7th (11)  (200/1 -100%)Norse Reiver |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Norse Reiver 200/1, Showed little in a brace of bumpers and was beaten a long way on hurdling debut over C&D 12 days ago. Well beaten at big odds in two bumpers and a novice hurdle.. |
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8th (10)  (125/1 -25%)All Ways And Ever |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) All Ways And Ever 125/1, Modest maiden on Flat/over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 11 days ago, losing touch 3 out. Easily passed over. Well below par on her last three starts; can only watch; tongue-tie now added.. |
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9th (8)  (100/1 +0%)The Roc Hopper |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) The Roc Hopper 100/1, Well held in bumper/completed start over hurdles. Better effort when brought down latest; can probably make some more progress.. |
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|PU| (4)  (125/1 -150%)Glen Road |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Glen Road 125/1, Well held in 2 bumpers (had a breathing operation prior to debut). Well beaten in two bumpers and it would be a surprise if he won on his hurdles debut.. |
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|PU| (7)  (150/1 -275%)Robiola |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Robiola 150/1, Modest in bumpers and ran to only a similar level on Uttoxeter hurdle debut in April 2022. Sold from Alan King's yard for only £9,000 and was well held on Flat debut a year ago. Last in a 1m Flat maiden this time last year; watching brief after another year off.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Speed Davis accounted for Bold Light (second) when winning over 2m1f at Musselburgh a month ago and is likely to confirm that form here. That said, marginal preference is for BREIZH RIVER, who has been knocking hard on the door of late and looks to have plenty in his favour on this occasion. Lightning Flash also has solid form claims and completes the shortlist.
BREIZH RIVER has shaped well on his last 2 starts over hurdles and is the form choice in receipt of 7 lb from the penalised Speed Davis. Bold Light is another who could have a big say in proceedings.
Last-time-out winner SPEED DAVIS may be better suited to this trip than his reopposing rival Bold Light and he gets the nod.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (4/1 +50%)Hartur D'oudairies |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Hartur D'oudairies 4/1, Sliding in the weights for this yard and better signs when second at Musselburgh last time. Will benefit from these drying conditions on such a stiff track and he's well treated on what he showed for Dan Skelton. Definite player. Took big step back in right direction when second in series final last month. |
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2nd (1)  (8/1 -167%)Horn Cape |
8/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Horn Cape 8/1, Has thrived since returning to hurdles and has won two of his last three outings (only beaten by the progressive Brentford hope in between). Hit with 6-lb rise for comfortably seeing off Coniston George Made very good progress and won four times on soft/heavy ground last season; respected. |
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3rd (2)  (5/1 -11%)Coniston George |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Coniston George 5/1, Has done well switched to hurdling, winning twice at up to 17f. Right back to form when second to Horn Cape at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and arrives on better terms with that rival. Kept on for second behind Horn Cape on handicap debut; may do better on this stiffer track. |
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4th (3)  (6/1 +20%)Tedley |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Tedley 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Wincanton in February. Good third of 7 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should be on the premises again. Very respectable third off this mark last month; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added. |
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5th (10)  (22/1 -83%)Well Educated |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Well Educated 22/1, Five-time winner in 2023 and showed signs that he retains all of that ability in 2023. On a far mark but might need this return from 6 months off. Runs this track well and is on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after layoff. |
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6th (9)  (7/2 +46%)Two Auld Pals |
7/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Two Auld Pals 7/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Jim Goldie (stays 2¼m), winning 3 times in 2023. Improved on previous hurdling efforts to score in a 5-runner C&D event last time and, while having little to spare, his form on the level gives him scope for better again. Won over C&D on handicap debut; this quicker ground may suit him even better. |
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7th (8)  (12/1 -33%)Blazing Soldier |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Blazing Soldier 12/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding who was no better than a distant third on the first of 2 completed starts in Irish points but made a winning start over hurdles at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) in January. Not in the same form under a penalty at Carlisle and now goes handicapping. Unexposed 6yo who won on rules debut in January; finished tired on heavy ground last time. |
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8th (4)  (5/1 -25%)Goldwyn |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Goldwyn 5/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles while displaying the odd quirk. Didn't need to be at best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 5/6) 37 days ago. Interesting handicap debutant from a potentially lenient opening mark. Moves into a handicap after Wetherby maiden win in March; open to improvement. |
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9th (5)  (22/1 -57%)Johnny Dogs |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Johnny Dogs 22/1, Off the mark in Irish points and followed up on his Rules/hurdles debut at Market Rasen (20.5f) last June. Too headstrong when distant fourth under a penalty here (22.5f) 7 months later but back on track at Kelso last time. Opening mark looks rather harsh. Small-field maiden winner; still unexposed but others have more compelling form. |
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|PU| (7)  (125/1 -25%)Nonbinding |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Nonbinding 125/1, Had ability for Gordon Elliott but has been pulled up in two points and a handicap hurdle for this yard. Hard to make any sort of case for. Pulled up in both points this year and struggled again when back under rules last month. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Horn Cape comfortably got the better of CONISTON GEORGE at Newcastle but a combination of faster ground and a 9lb swing in the weights could see Nicky Richards' charge reverse that form. Goldwyn has done little wrong since joining the Mark Walford stable, building on two solid placed efforts when scoring by three lengths at Wetherby, and he must enter calculations. Two Auld Pals also warrants respect following his C&D success.
HARTUR D'OUDAIRIES is on a handy mark and is the sort to benefit from less testing conditions, so he could be worth chancing to get the better of Horn Cape, who is clearly still thriving. Goldwyn and Consiston George are also definite players.
The pick is TEDLEY, who ran well over 2m5f last month and looks quite interesting now dropped back in trip and tried in cheekpieces.
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 (10)  (11/2 +8%)Atomic Angel |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Atomic Angel 11/2, Goes well here and arrives on the back of three positive performance when placed, latest at Newcastle. Should give another good account under a typically positive ride. In good form, having been placed on her last three starts; each-way player again.. |
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2nd (16)  (11/2 +31%)Better Be Definite |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Better Be Definite 11/2, 12/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 56 days ago. Can make presence felt again. Career best win latest (3m); up 5lb but unexposed after just five starts and respected.. |
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3rd (13)  (17/2 +29%)Rumble B |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Rumble B 17/2, Arrives on the back of small-field wins at Sedgefield and over C&D in recent months and recent third at Southwell was a solid performance. Can get involved if the emphasis is sufficiently on stamina. Marginally improved on his two wins at Southwell (3m, good) latest; each-way player.. |
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4th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Dillarchie |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dillarchie 14/1, Not the most consistent but she resumed winning ways in 11-runner handicap at Sedgefield (27f) in February. Proved a major let-down both starts since, though. Down in grade and 3lb higher than last win; not easy to rule out but is hard to predict.. |
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5th (14)  (11/1 -83%)Glory Hights |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Glory Hights 11/1, Has been holding his form well at Newcastle this year, again hitting the frame when fourth there 3 weeks ago. Should give his running again but doesn't appear to have loads in hand. Respectable effort at Newcastle over 2m4f (heavy) latest; should be thereabouts.. |
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6th (8)  (10/1 +17%)Lahardaun |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lahardaun 10/1, Placed on both of his completed starts in Irish points and showed improved form to get off the mark when winning handicap here in March. Pulled up at Kelso since but too soon to completely write off. Ran no sort of race when up 6lb and in grade (2m6f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) latest.. |
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7th (6)  (16/1 -14%)Shantou Moon |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Shantou Moon 16/1, Back to winning ways at Catterick in January and only narrowly failed to follow up in 7-runner handicap there a month later. Looks in the handicapper's grip now and was below form at Carlisle 35 days ago. Others preferred. At his best he would be a player and shouldn't be underestimated now back down in grade.. |
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8th (1)  (8/1 -14%)Guernesey |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Guernesey 8/1, Has dropped a long way in the weights and got firmly back on track in first-time cheekpieces when a smooth-travelling third at Perth 9 days ago. This easier test is in his favour and he's very much one to consider. Back in better form when third (3m2f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) latest; player.. |
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9th (15)  (50/1 -150%)Something Golden |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Something Golden 50/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Iain Jardine and hasn't returned from points in much form for current yard. Up against it. Placed in 6-13 hurdles starts; hard to make a case for him based on his last two starts.. |
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10th (12)  (17/2 +58%)Boolamore Classic |
17/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Boolamore Classic 17/2, Runner-up on his completed outing in Irish points but well held both completed starts over hurdles so far. Could do better now handicapping but mark looks stiff based on what he's done under Rules. Cheekpieces go on and this step up in trip also looks a positive; interesting.. |
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11th (7)  (14/1 +30%)Noble Affair |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Noble Affair 14/1, Opened account in handicap hurdle here over a year ago so, while she's not really been firing this term, a return to form isn't out of the question. Well treated but has a bit to prove both over this far and also after her latest effort.. |
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12th (11)  (8/1 -14%)Paramaribo |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Paramaribo 8/1, Successful in points in March and has started well back under Rules, scoring in an 8-runner contest at this course 12 days ago. Step back up in trip no obvious issue, so should be thereabouts again. Return to 3m may help him find enough to remain very competitive after a 4lb rise; player.. |
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13th (2)  (18/1 -64%)Perculator |
18/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Perculator 18/1, Bumper winner who found some improvement for first-time cheekpieces when opening her hurdling account at Wetherby (3m) in January. Not at best since (let down by jumping twice), though. Unable to improve on Wetherby win in three more starts; not ruled out each-way.. |
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14th (9)  (33/1 +0%)Mr Mahler |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mr Mahler 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden who didn't make much impact on handicap debut at Market Rasen last time but should be suited by this extra distance. Drops 3lb and goes up in trip but only of interest if there is market confidence.. |
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|PU| (3)  (22/1 -175%)Ballin Bay |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ballin Bay 22/1, Milan gelding who continued his progress when making a successful return at Kelso in November and, although only fourth at Ayr 4 months ago, he could get back on the up back fresh. Needs some improvement to defy this mark; step up in trip a positive and he's a player.. |
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|PU| (4)  (28/1 -75%)Rowdy Rustler |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rowdy Rustler 28/1, Has been out of form for some time but he's becoming well treated and there was a potential excuse last time. Needs to bounce back in a first-time visor. Plenty to prove based on all except one recent run; visor now accompanies tongue-tie.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It could be worth chancing BETTER BE DEFINITE from the foot of the weights. Neil Alexander's charge won nicely on just his second handicap appearance at Ayr and, open to greater improvement, he should be competitive off a 5lb higher mark. Stablemate Boolamore Classic wouldn't have been far away over 2m4f here last time but for unseating his rider two out and the handicap debutant is interesting with cheekpieces now equipped. Atomic Angel arrives in excellent form and makes the shortlist, along with Rumble B and Guernesey.
GUERNESEY looked back in form with cheekpieces on for the first time when third in a handicap at Perth recently and, faced with a marked drop in grade, he makes plenty of appeal. Last-time-out winner Better Be Definite is a danger and Atomic Angel should give her running again.
The unexposed BOOLAMORE CLASSIC looked likely to be involved in the finish before unseating at Ayr and is the tentative suggestion.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
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