There were 21 Races on Thursday 8th February 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Newcastle, 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 (8)  (16/1 +0%)Fortunefavorsdbold |
16/1(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fortunefavorsdbold 16/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland but made mistakes before falling 4 out in mares handicap at Ludlow (20f) on her stable/chase debut in October. Has shown little over hurdles since, so she has something to prove tried chasing again in first-time cheekpieces. Possibilities if she takes well to first-time cheekpieces; second chase attempt. |
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2nd (6)  (8/1 -140%)Flintara |
8/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Flintara 8/1, Won 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last season and showed more than on her chase debut over 2 years earlier when third at Ffos Las on her return. Recorded an easy success in 3-runner race at Fontwell (26f) in December, so she could still have more to offer in this sphere. Won similar event at Fontwell last time; still unexposed over fences. |
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3rd (1)  (13/2 -44%)Presenting A Queen |
13/2(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Presenting A Queen 13/2, Won 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle on her first 3 starts under Rules. Has at least matched that level when runner-up over fences on her last 2 outings, though she had looked in control before hanging badly left at Hereford (25.2f) last time. Has form figures of 322 since switched to chasing; tired late over 3m1f last time. |
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4th (2)  (3/1 -20%)Jacks Touch |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jacks Touch 3/1, Has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, gaining her third success over fences when forging clear in mares handicap at this course (19.9f) last month. Can add to her tally with the potential for more still to come upped in trip. 3-3 in mares' handicap chases, most recently beating Terresita here last month. |
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5th (7)  (9/2 +44%)Kraqueline |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kraqueline 9/2, Maiden hurdler who, after 7 months off, proved a different proposition when making a winning start over fences in novice handicap at Wincanton (20.2f) in October. She's gone backwards from that in 2 starts since, but it does still remain early days for her as a chaser. Off the mark at Wincanton on debut over fences; disappointing in both runs since. |
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6th (3)  (11/4 +21%)Terresita |
11/4(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Terresita 11/4, Successful 3 times as a novice hurdler but went without a win last season. However, she offered something to work on when second of 5 to Jacks Touch in mares handicap here on her seasonal/chase debut, so she could take a step forward from her latest outing. Ties in with Jacks Touch on course running (chase debut) and is open to progress. |
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7th (4)  (15/2 +32%)So Said I |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) So Said I 15/2, Dual winning hurdler back in 2021/22 and showed aptitude for chasing when second of 4 in mares novice handicap at Wincanton (20.2f) in December. Not in the same form when well beaten at Chepstow last time, though, finishing tired. Needs to find more. Has not transferred her hurdles form to fences in two attempts. |
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|PU| (5)  (33/1 -50%)Grasse D'oliverie |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grasse D'oliverie 33/1, French recruit who won handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) in April last year. Given a considerate return from 7 months off at Wetherby in November, but ran no sort of race on first chase start for current yard at Lingfield 17 days later. Has had a wind op since. Latest effort took her chase form figures to 27UP; had wind surgery since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Jacks Touch registered a third triumph of the season when scoring with ease over 2m4f here and a 7lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, PRESENTING A QUEEN's runner-up effort in a class 2 event at Hereford in December may prove the stronger form. The seven-year-old should enjoy this drop in class and she edges the vote. Last-time-out Fontwell winner Flintara could also prove dangerous if allowed an easy lead.
JACKS TOUCH has taken well to chasing this season, making it 3 wins from 5 starts over fences with a ready success at this course last time, so she can go on to score again with this step up in trip likely to suit. Flintara was a wide-margin winner at Fontwell on her latest outing and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Terresita.
The rematch between Jacks Touch and Terresita could go either way. PRESENTING A QUEEN and Flintara are other big players.
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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(3)  (40/1 -300%)It's A Love Thing |
40/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) It's A Love Thing 40/1, Fairly useful on Flat and much improved over hurdles when justifying support at long odds in a Sedgefield maiden (16.8f) in October. Sustained a minor wound to his left fore when pulled up at Newcastle a month later but quickly bounced back to form when runner-up on the level there 12 days ago. Had an excuse on most recent hurdles start; still unexposed in this sphere. |
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1st (5)  (6/5 +13%)Nordic Tiger |
6/5(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Nordic Tiger 6/5, French import who showed improved form to get off the mark in 11-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) last week, easily. Escapes a penalty for that and shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop back in trip given how he went through the race. Hard to get away from. Escapes a penalty for 2m4f win last week and Alice Stevens can use 5lb claim to boot. |
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2nd (1)  (3/1 +73%)Roccovango |
3/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Roccovango 3/1, Fair in bumpers and similar form when placed on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles last season. Shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off when well held in a Clonmel maiden in November and has since joined Olly Murphy. Open to improvement now handicapping for new yard. |
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3rd (4)  (25/1 -79%)Bluegrass |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bluegrass 25/1, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien (placed in the 2022 Dante). Showed promise over hurdles when runner-up in a pair of juveniles in March. A shade underwhelming on his handicap debut at Ascot but shaped as if needing the run on his comeback at Taunton last month. Hard to dismiss off current mark returned to handicap level. |
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4th (7)  (5/1 -100%)Goblet Of Fire |
5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Goblet Of Fire 5/1, Won 3 of his last 4 starts on the Flat for Nigel Tinkler and made the most of a good opportunity on his second hurdle start at Hereford (16.2f) last month, pushed out. The runner-up has franked that form and he's open to further improvement now handicapping in this sphere. Form of Hereford success is solid; unexposed juvenile hurdler who has to be respected. |
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5th (6)  (22/1 -193%)Quian |
22/1(-193%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Quian 22/1, Smart performer at one time on the Flat and took a step forward to open his account over hurdles in 11-runner handicap at Taunton (16.5f) 56 days ago. That form has taken a few knocks since but he's clearly still well-in on Flat form following a 5 lb rise. Won at Taunton eight weeks ago; remains favourably treated on best German Flat form. |
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6th (2)  (11/2 +61%)King William Rufus |
11/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) King William Rufus 11/2, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season. Best effort over hurdles when runner-up in 2m Newbury maiden at the beginning of December but failed to improve (despite travelling as well as any) switched to a handicap at Ascot last time. Still well treated on bumper form, which has plenty of substance. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Last week's ready Wincanton scorer NORDIC TIGER escapes a penalty on this quick turnaround. Harry Derham's gelding is 10lb well-in compared to his revised mark and a quickfire double looks a strong possibility. Goblet Of Fire shed his maiden tag over hurdles at the chief expense of a subsequent winner at Hereford and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, with his 12lb weight-for-age allowance a big advantage. Taunton scorer Quian completes the shortlist.
Cases can be made for quite a few, but it was hard not to be impressed by NORDIC TIGER'S manner of victory at Wincanton last week and he's hard to get away from given he escapes a penalty for that success. Goblet of Fire and Orchestra are a pair of interesting handicap debutants, and they head the opposition.
Nordic Tiger has a great chance provided he copes with the drop back in trip. GOBLET OF FIRE and Quian are also appealing.
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 (8)  (6/4 +79%)King Of Brazil |
6/4(+79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) King Of Brazil 6/4, Modest form in bumpers but much better signs over hurdles, confirming debut promise when landing 2m novice at Warwick last March. However, he hasn't cut much ice in 3 starts over fences this season and hopes pinned on wind op sparking improvement. Wind surgery may prompt an improved chase effort. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 +57%)It's Easy |
3/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) It's Easy 3/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin. However, only decent effort for this yard when keeping on for third at Lingfield (20f) on second start back and others preferred. 0-13 over fences but this drop in grade may help. |
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3rd (3)  (9/2 +31%)Generous Day |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Generous Day 9/2, Notched fifth career success over fences last autumn (20.4f) but below par both starts this term. However, given break ahead of this drop in class and yard had welcome winner over weekend. Veteran who drops in class off a reduced mark; could go well. |
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4th (5)  (22/1 -83%)Light Flicker |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Light Flicker 22/1, Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance but there have not been any real positives to glean from his 3 subsequent starts. Veteran who is far from solid on this season's form. |
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5th (1)  (10/3 +26%)Master Malcolm |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Master Malcolm 10/3, Runner-up in this last season before winning back-to-back over C&D. Stopped quickly both starts this term but return to this venue is a plus. Has form figures of 3211 over C&D; may stage a revival back at Huntingdon. |
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|PU| (9)  (50/1 -25%)Deja Rouge |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Deja Rouge 50/1, Regressive form for Gordon Elliott and he has offered little on all 5 runs for current yard. First crack over fences. Chase debutant who has weak claims on hurdles form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
KITSILANO opened his account under Rules when landing the spoils over hurdles at Clonmel in December. The seven-year-old has since joined the David Bridgwater yard and he's taken to follow up on this return to chasing. King Of Brazil lurks on a dangerous mark and could prove a potential fly in the ointment if a wind procedure unlocks some potential, while Generous Day may have been freshened up by a 72-day break.
GENEROUS DAY could be worth chancing dropping in class with his yard having had a welcome winner over the weekend. Friary Rock was too bad to be true last time so is expected to bounce back, while Master Malcolm could also return to form back at this venue.
Back at Huntingdon the percentage call goes to MASTER MALCOLM. Second choice is American Gerry.
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 (4)  (9/4 +44%)Handstands |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Handstands 9/4, Bought for £135,000 after winning sole start in Irish points and made an impressive hurdling debut in a Hereford novice in December. Landed very short odds at Newcastle 3 weeks later and he's another who looks on his way to being a useful sort. Promising sort who is unbeaten in three runs; won readily at Newcastle latest; respected. |
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2nd (1)  (5/4 -37%)Jango Baie |
5/4(-37%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jango Baie 5/4, £170,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points in February and justified strong market support on hurdles debut at Ascot in November. Followed up in the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, heavy) on Boxing Day and he sets a clear standard. 2-2 under rules, the latest success in Aintree Grade 1; top on ratings and still unexposed. |
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3rd (3)  (8/1 +11%)Bugise Seagull |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bugise Seagull 8/1, Stoutly bred sort cost £95,000 after finishing runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points. Made a successful debut under Rules at Catterick in November before demonstrating plenty of likeable qualities to follow up at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 53 days ago. Open to further improvement. 2-2 under rules; faces a harder task at this level but is open to further improvement. |
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4th (2)  (4/1 -60%)Diamond Ri |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Diamond Ri 4/1, Looked a good prospect when easily landing a Warwick bumper in the spring and confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when scoring in a 13-runner novice event there last month. Every inch a useful performer in the making and he's respected. Warwick success took his record to 2-3; incurs 3lb penalty but should progress further. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Impressive Warwick winner Diamond Ri and the unbeaten Handstands warrant consideration on the back of some assured performances, but the suspicion is that JANGO BAIE may have too much for these rivals. Nicky Henderson's charge won the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle going away at Aintree on Boxing Day and with this step up in trip promising to suit, he should be able to show his rivals a clean pair of heels, and may even confirm his Cheltenham Festival ticket.
JANGO BAIE found plenty under pressure to score in Grade 1 company last time and sets a clear standard in a race the yard used as a stepping stone for Shishkin 4 years ago. There's little to split the remaining trio in form terms, with all looking open to plenty of improvement, Handstands getting the fractional vote for second.
Unbeaten HANDSTANDS is taken to improve further and beat Jango Baie whose Grade 1 win came in somewhat fortunate circumstances.
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)  (4/1 -20%)Barricane |
4/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Barricane 4/1, Back to best when taking advantage of career-low mark at Uttoxeter in December. Not so good over fences since but merits plenty of respect returning to the smaller obstacles for in-form yard. Scored at Uttoxeter on most recent hurdles start and that form is solid; likely player. |
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2nd (9)  (5/1 +64%)Watchoutitscookie |
5/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Watchoutitscookie 5/1, In good form last spring but failed to come on for this season's reappearance effort in October when finishing nearer last than first at Wincanton the following month. Others preferred. Has stamina to prove over this new trip on return from 11-week break. |
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3rd (2)  (15/8 +46%)Spitalfield |
15/8(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Spitalfield 15/8, Unexposed hurdler who has been steadily progressive over hurdles and has the scope for better still based on what he did in bumpers. Big chance if he gets the trip (bred to). Shapes as if this new trip is well worth exploring; not always fluent but may improve. |
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4th (7)  (16/1 -33%)Annie Day |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Annie Day 16/1, Goes well fresh but has produced a couple of uninspiring efforts since her reappearance win at Warwick. Needs a first-time visor to perk her up. Has gained her rules wins over 2m3f; something to prove back up in trip. |
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5th (10)  (150/1 -50%)Crookbarrow |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Crookbarrow 150/1, Yet to show much and, despite a first-time tongue strap, he's hard to fancy from out of the weights. Has a woeful record under rules; hard to fancy. |
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6th (6)  (15/2 +32%)Uno Mas |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Uno Mas 15/2, Five-time winner in 2021 but very lightly raced since and has been out of form. Lots to prove. This return to a longer distance gives cause for optimism off a handy mark. |
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|PU| (3)  (7/2 -56%)Urban Soldier |
7/2(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Urban Soldier 7/2, Modest form at best for Paul Nicholls but, having attracted support, shaped quite well when third in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster 55 days ago. Probably ahead of this mark, so he's well respected. Solid third at Doncaster on debut for new stable; should build on that effort; respected. |
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|PU| (4)  (40/1 -433%)Espinator |
40/1(-433%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Espinator 40/1, A three-time hurdles winner in 2021 but off for 17 months since posting a good second in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f). Handily weighted if fully tuned up on his comeback run. Absent since finishing second at Newton Abbot in September 2022; market helpful. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Urban Soldier arrives on the back of a solid third at Doncaster, but he will need to improve on his jumping if he is to go two places better. Preference is for SPITALFIELD, who gives the impression that the step up to this trip can suit and off 1lb lower than when finishing fourth over an extended 2m2f at Market Rasen, he can make a bold bid for the gold medal. Barricane is capable of winning a race of this nature if on a going day, but inconsistency continues to be the main concern with him.
SPITALFIELD is steadily going in the right direction and he's bred to get the longer trip, so a chance is taken on him to open his account over hurdles. Urban Soldier is a big threat on the back of a positive start for his new yard and Barricane can't be dismissed returning to hurdling.
Unexposed URBAN SOLDIER (nap) is taken to build on his solid Doncaster effort and get off the mark. Spitalfield is second choice.
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 (13)  (2/1 +11%)Hermes Le Gris |
2/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Hermes Le Gris 2/1, Looked set to make winning debut for new connections when stumbling and falling 2 out in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 6 days ago. Can race off same mark and holds leading claims. Travelled up best to lead at Southwell (3m) last week but fell two out; up 5lb in future. |
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2nd (15)  (14/1 +44%)Ceejaybe |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Ceejaybe 14/1, Modest at best on Flat and hasn't achieved much so far over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Southwell last month. 2 lb out of the weights. Just 11-2 for handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m4f) but dropped out from four out. |
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3rd (5)  (15/2 +25%)Wise Guy |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wise Guy 15/2, Hasn't really threatened in maiden/novice company over hurdles but no surprise if he offers more now upped in trip on handicap debut. Something to find but he's upped from 2m for this handicap debut and needs a market check. |
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4th (6)  (16/1 +0%)Crystal Mer |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Crystal Mer 16/1, Run to a fair level in bumpers but below that level in a trio of starts over timber. Tries longer trip on switch to handicapping. Bumper 2nd; heavy defeats as hurdler; this longer trip on handicap might unlock something. |
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5th (9)  (9/2 -35%)Crossbeau |
9/2(-35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Crossbeau 9/2, Much improved since sent handicapping and had race in the bag when unseating rider late on at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 17/2) 9 days ago. Can race off same mark and looks sure to go well again. 6l clear when unseating at the last at Chepstow (near 2m4f, heavy) 9 days ago; same mark. |
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6th (2)  (11/1 -38%)Mattie Ross |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mattie Ross 11/1, Found improvement when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, soft) last month and appeals as type to do better in handicaps. Worth monitoring in market. Not so good as hurdler; looks a player on this handicap debut nonetheless. |
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7th (7)  (7/1 +50%)Lifetime Legend |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lifetime Legend 7/1, Winner at Catterick (19.3f) last term but below best so far this campaign, just respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D latest. Hood back on. 1-16 over hurdles and 1-29 overall, the win last February; has another career-low mark. |
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8th (12)  (50/1 -127%)Pep Talking |
50/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Pep Talking 50/1, Easily beat only other finisher second outing in points but no impact in 3 starts over timber and looks a longer-term prospect. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Small-field point win; on evidence under rules, needs a transformation on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (1)  (12/1 -9%)Jeteye |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jeteye 12/1, Far from disgraced when seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 47 days ago and may do better now sent handicapping. Could be a different proposition now handicapping and up in trip, so needs a market check. |
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|PU| (3)  (15/2 +17%)Mrs Grimley |
15/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mrs Grimley 15/2, Fair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account in Ffos Las novice last winter. Mixed bag subsequently though, clearly not 100% when pulled up at Doncaster latest. Tongue strap/cheekpieces now applied. Won a novice hurdle (2m, heavy) last January; backward steps this season and aids go on. |
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|PU| (10)  (20/1 -67%)Molly's Third Man |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Molly's Third Man 20/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers in the spring and similar story in trio of outings over hurdles. Bred for longer trips, however, and improvement may be forthcoming on switch to handicaps. Bred for this step up in trip but he lacks any solid form claims for this handicap debut. |
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|PU| (4)  (50/1 -52%)Knot On Time |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Knot On Time 50/1, Fair ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Paul Nolan who was well held back over hurdles following a monster absence at Warwick in November. Wasn't done with when falling 3 out at Hereford (19.7f) later that month but he remains difficult to assess. 1124 days off before this term; soundly beaten on return and off pace when falling latest. |
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|PU| (8)  (66/1 -313%)Jamaicaine |
66/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jamaicaine 66/1, Acquitted herself well on hurdles bow at Sedgefield last February but offered little in a couple of outings this season and makes limited appeal on handicap debut. Handicap debutante in famous colours but still not an enticing profile; market can guide. |
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|PU| (14)  (66/1 -100%)Den The Diva |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Den The Diva 66/1, Saddle slipped early on latest start but finished well held on handicap debut at Ludlow previously and looks up against it. Showed only a little ability, including in two handicaps; saddle slipped latest. |
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HERMES LE GRIS was having his first start for this stable when falling two from home at Southwell last week and he can make a solid fist of trying to atone for that mishap off the same mark. Provided the application of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces has the desired effect, Mrs Grimley has the ability to at least hit the frame in a race of this nature, while Crossbeau also rates as shortlist material.
Preference is for HERMES LE GRIS, who was in control when departing 2 out at Southwell last week and is able to race off the same mark here. Crossbeau was also unfortunate not to score at Chepstow last time and looks the obvious danger, whilst Mattie Ross may be the pick of several interesting handicap debutants.
With so few solid recommendations among the rest, this may be best left to last week's unlucky pair HERMES LE GRIS and Crossbeau.
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)  (4/1 -60%)Dunskay |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dunskay 4/1, Related to a couple of useful types and looked above average when landing an Exeter bumper first time out, impressing with how he went through the race. Possibly found much less testing conditions against him in a listed event at Ascot a month later so is worth another chance. Sets the standard back down in class, assuming he returns to the form of Exeter debut win. |
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2nd (5)  (28/1 +30%)Jax Junior |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jax Junior 28/1, Jack Hobbs gelding who hinted at ability when eleventh of 18 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, soft, 20/1) last month. Step forward needed. May do better with Doncaster debut experience under his belt. |
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3rd (13)  (7/2 +56%)Big Ginge |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Big Ginge 7/2, £28,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Goodwin Racing and bumper winner Jack Hyde. Dam unraced half-sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Court By Surprise. Makes paper appeal. £28,000 3yo; has a couple of bumper scorers in pedigree; major yard; respected. |
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4th (11)  (33/1 -267%)Blue Las |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Blue Las 33/1, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Angels Antics, stays 3m, and bumper winner Angel Face, stays 2½m. Dam (c118/h128) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. One to note on debut. Half-sister to two winners, including a Huntingdon bumper scorer, for her owner. |
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5th (9)  (5/4 +75%)Shy Love |
5/4(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Shy Love 5/4, €40,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winner/smart hurdler Brandy Love and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Topofthecotswolds. Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Placed in Irish point; attractively bred; one of two noteworthy contenders for this yard. |
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6th (8)  (11/1 -47%)Ol' Man Brando |
11/1(-47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ol' Man Brando 11/1, €7,500 3-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Lucid Dreams. Newcomers from yard often fancied. 7,500euros 3yo; dam well-related bumper winner; major stable; interesting debutant. |
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7th (2)  (12/1 -118%)Absolutely Fine |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Absolutely Fine 12/1, £37,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Hidden Heroics. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 33f) Nine de Sivola. Noteworthy newcomer for a top yard. £37,000 3yo; pedigree suggests he may not flourish until sent over longer trips. |
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8th (14)  (16/1 -78%)Cauvicourt |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Cauvicourt 16/1, €68,000 3-y-o, Top Trip gelding. Brother to 19f French chase winner La Fordelle. Dam 3m chase winner. 68,000euros 3yo; Henrietta Knight's first bumper runner since returning to training ranks. |
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9th (12)  (50/1 -150%)Moorsbrook |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Moorsbrook 50/1, Norse Dancer mare. Dam, placed in point, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stays 25f) Lounge Lizard out of smart 2m hurdle winner Lifestyle. Wears hood. Has a couple of bumper winners in her pedigree; likely sort. |
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10th (6)  (40/1 -233%)Jimmyjeroo |
40/1(-233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jimmyjeroo 40/1, Telescope gelding. Dam point winner. Rare bumper runner for this yard so worth a second look. Modestly bred newcomer; best watched unless the market speaks favourably. |
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11th (3)  (66/1 -313%)A Good Yomp |
66/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) A Good Yomp 66/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam bumper/fair 2m hurdle winner. Betting can guide. Out of a bumper winner but his stable is only 2-41 in this type of race. |
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12th (16)  (50/1 -52%)Royal Observatory |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Royal Observatory 50/1, Siyouni gelding who showed a bit when fifth of 11 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) last month. Sedgefield debut effort suggests this sharper test may suit; open to improvement. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DUNSKAY was outclassed in a Listed bumper at Ascot in December, having made a winning start to his career at Exeter the time before. The booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye and the five-year-old may prove capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Blue Las is a half-sister to a Listed-placed hurdler and she has to be of interest along with Shy Love, a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Brandy Love, and Jimmyjeroo.
DUNSKAY looked a good prospect when scoring at Exeter on debut and with his subsequent effort in a listed race easy enough to put a line through, Ben Pauling's 5-y-o is fancied to resume his progress. Absolutely Fine, Big Ginge and Fergal O'Brien's pair Shy Love and Ol' Man Brando rate as likely dangers before the benefit of market clues.
Dunskay sets the standard, while BLUE LAS, Shy Love, Ol' Man Brando and Big Ginge are very interesting newcomers.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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