There were 37 Races on Tuesday 8th October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Galway, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (28/1 -180%)Harry Gulliver |
28/1(-180%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Harry Gulliver 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was in the process of running best race to date when falling at the last (in a share of second at the time) at Southwell in May. Has found errors catching him out both starts since, unseating 3 out at Market Rasen 10 days ago. Likely has a bigger effort in him. If back to the form of his handicap debut in May, he'd be of interest off the same mark.. |
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2nd (2)  (7/2 +46%)Nachtgeist |
7/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Nachtgeist 7/2, Useful on the Flat in Germany and some promise in juvenile hurdles for Anthony Charlton around the turn of the year, twice making the frame. Not threatened in pair of Flat starts for new yard in recent months and betting may prove best guide returned to this sphere. Useful Flat performer; this is much easier than what he's been contesting on the Flat.. |
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3rd (6)  (3/1 +63%)My Friend Sean |
3/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) My Friend Sean 3/1, Sholokhov gelding who appeared caught out by the drop back in trip when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in May, outpaced leaving back straight before plugging on. This test more suitable back in handicap company and decent showing not ruled out. Didn't run badly in first two handicaps and not entirely ruled out here back from a break.. |
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4th (8)  (40/1 -21%)Pollyonesock |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pollyonesock 40/1, Limited form in bumpers/hurdles, no impact in 4 runs in handicaps for current yard. Returns from 5 months off now but hard to warm to unless market was to speak in her favour. Placed in a maiden hurdle in spring 2023 but well beaten on all completed starts since.. |
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5th (1)  (9/4 +80%)Mamoon Star |
9/4(+80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mamoon Star 9/4, Made a winning hurdling debut in 2022 but largely disappointing since, looking a tricky ride in first-time blinkers (replaced by cheekpieces now) when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f) 48 days ago. Tough to assess. Comes in under a cloud but well handicapped on peak form with cheekpieces now added.. |
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6th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Motazzen |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Motazzen 14/1, A fair winner at 14f on Flat and left previous hurdling form behind when second in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in July. Promised more than he delivered when fifth at Bangor (16.7f) 32 days ago and connections now opt for a step back up in trip. Considered on his Uttoxeter second in July but disappointed latest and others appeal more.. |
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7th (11)  (16/1 +52%)Real Rewards |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Real Rewards 16/1, Runner-up on last of 4 starts in Irish points but no promise in trio of novice/maiden hurdles, struggling before straight on qualifying run when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 91 days ago. Work to do from out of the weights on handicap debut/back up in trip. Modest form over hurdles so far, including after wind surgery; handicap debut.. |
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|PU| (7)  (5/1 -11%)Lightening Gesture |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lightening Gesture 5/1, Fair Flat winner who hasn't stood much racing since his juvenile days but he shaped encouragingly back from 12 months off when staying on for third in 12-runner Fontwell handicap (21.7f) 6 weeks ago. One to consider from unchanged mark. Made a most encouraging return from a lengthy absence in August, player off the same mark.. |
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Nachtgeist hasn't cut much ice in two Flat starts for this yard but, making his hurdles bow for a team which tends to excel with their four-year-old recruits, he must enter calculations. That said, preference is for SAILED AWAY. Stuart Edmunds' charge was last seen making all over C&D in March and, off a 3lb higher mark, another bold bid is anticipated on his return to action. My Friend Sean is also considered.
LIGHTENING GESTURE hasn't stood much racing since his juvenile days but his latest third Fontwell third on the back of 12 months off was an encouraging one and he's given the narrow vote to build on that now. Bahtiyar remains a maiden but comes here in good form and is a threat along with returning C&D winner Sailed Away. Harry Gulliver isn't one to give up on either provided he brushes up on his jumping.
C&D winner Sailed Away is feared back from a break but LIGHTENING GESTURE is taken to gain a first win, after a promising return.
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)  (8/1 -78%)No Worries |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) No Worries 8/1, Hurdles/chase winner who has been in good form in Jersey in recent months, winning 5-runner minor event on the Flat at Les Landes (14f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Can give a good account returned to this sphere. In good form in Jersey over the summer and needs serious consideration back over hurdles.. |
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2nd (3)  (11/1 -100%)Vivid Pink |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Vivid Pink 11/1, Best effort in this sphere when runner-up in a maiden here (15.8f) in May but proved easy to back and ran below that level when fifth of 10 on handicap debut at Market Rasen (16.6f) a month later. Still early days at least and she returns with her yard in good form. Has to leave behind a modest effort on handicap debut but this longer trip might suit.. |
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3rd (7)  (10/3 +49%)Greenways |
10/3(+49%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Greenways 10/3, Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Yet to land a meaningful blow in handicaps but not for the first time highlighted a step up in trip was worth exploring when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f) 14 days ago, plugging on straight. Could do better. Running respectably in handicaps and shapes as if this longer trip will suit.. |
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4th (5)  (11/2 +8%)Sassified |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sassified 11/2, Notched third success of 2023 when taking a 19f Fontwell handicap last October. Now 5 lb below last winning mark and he had little go right when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Worth a second look. Three-time hurdle winner last season and back on a good mark, but he needs to step up.. |
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5th (2)  (13/2 +7%)Spitfire Bridge |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Spitfire Bridge 13/2, Showed ability in bumpers and looked a work-in-progress in trio of maiden hurdles to date this summer. Comes here having run below best on the Flat at Bath (14f) 23 days ago but she could yet have more to offer now handicapping in this sphere. Appeals as the type to improve for this longer trip on handicap hurdle debut; considered.. |
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6th (1)  (15/2 -7%)Mactavish |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mactavish 15/2, Recorded back-to-back wins at Hereford (both at 21.7f) last year and back on the scoresheet with cheekpieces refitted at Worcester (20f) in June. Exploits mixed in trio of starts since at that venue but his mark is steadily easing at least. Triple hurdle winner; has to bounce back from a lesser effort latest but type to do so.. |
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7th (8)  (14/1 -100%)Diva B |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Diva B 14/1, Blue Bresil filly who fared better than previously in this sphere when sixth on qualifying run in 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) back in April. Very much the type to do better now handicapping on return and worth considering up in trip. Needs improvement upped in trip on handicap bow but not ruled out if strong in the market.. |
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8th (6)  (20/1 +20%)Lucky Stripe |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lucky Stripe 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 37 days ago. Steps back up in trip on handicap bow but others appeal more for win purposes. Has only shown a modest level of form and improvement required on handicap debut.. |
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9th (9)  (150/1 -127%)Gaazooo |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gaazooo 150/1, Poor maiden on Flat who failed to make an impact returned to this sphere at Uttoxeter in July and he's been struggling on the level in recent months. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Modest maiden who's been well-held on the Flat and over hurdles of late; makes no appeal.. |
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10th (11)  (200/1 -100%)No Guarantee |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) No Guarantee 200/1, Little show in bumpers/over hurdles (including in handicaps last 2 starts). Plenty on again from out of the weights. Pulled up in both starts in handicaps; cheekpieces go on but hard to make a case for.. |
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|RO| (4)  (4/1 -20%)Mrs Tabitha |
4/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mrs Tabitha 4/1, Debut bumper winner at Bangor and left previous hurdling form well behind when justifying support in a 9-runner event on handicap debut at Ludlow in April. Similar form in defeat next 2 starts at Sedgefield/Southwell and undergone wind surgery ahead of this return from 4 months off. In the mix. Beaten favourite latest but of interest again having been given a wind op since.. |
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MRS TABITHA wasn't seen to best effect when finishing fourth over an extended 2m4f at Southwell in June but, making her first start since undergoing wind surgery off an unchanged mark, she looks the one to side with. Recent winner on the Flat in Jersey, No Worries commands respect reverting to hurdles, while better can be expected from Diva B on her handicap debut.
This looks competitive but DIVA B is just the type her yard excel with in handicaps so, upped in trip/operating from a basement mark, she could be worth chancing on return to action before the benefit of market clues. Sassified had little go right on his latest outing but comes here on a handy mark and needs considering. Mrs Tabitha and Vivid Pink complete the shortlist.
Miss Tabitha\b holds strong for m claims back froma wind op but a chance is taken on \bGREENWAYS improving for this longer trip.
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)  (15/8 -50%)Ballytechno |
15/8(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballytechno 15/8, Showed some minor promise in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher but immediately showed he's a lot better than that switched to hurdling by his new yard when second in a 2m Worcester maiden 22 days ago, rallying strongly latter stages. More to come now upped in trip and has leading claims. Made a promising start to his hurdle career and one to take seriously up in trip.. |
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2nd (5)  (1/1 +80%)Recoded |
1/1(+80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Recoded 1/1, Fairly useful form when placed in a pair of bumpers but seemed not to stay upped to this trip on second hurdle start at Tipperary in April. First run for yard after leaving Mrs Lorna Fowler. Placed in two bumpers and a novice hurdle; respected on debut for Harry Derham.. |
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3rd (7)  (33/1 -267%)Shady Wadey |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shady Wadey 33/1, Showed some promise in a pair of bumpers in the spring and step up in trip ought to suit now hurdling. Showed promise in two good-ground bumpers in spring; probably needs more on hurdle debut.. |
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4th (6)  (4/1 -33%)The Gray Ghost |
4/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Gray Ghost 4/1, Confirmed previous promise in a first-time tongue strap when opening his account in12-runner bumper at Killarney (17f, good) in July. Left David Harry Kelly for 40,000 gns in August and is an interesting hurdle recruit for up-and-coming yard. Irish bumper winner at the third attempt; up in trip for hurdle/stable debut; respected.. |
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5th (2)  (150/1 -127%)Casting Aspersions |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Casting Aspersions 150/1, Runner-up both completed starts in points but looks one for the longer term under Rules based on early evidence. Has displayed ability but needs to leave behind May's poor hurdle debut back from a break.. |
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6th (4)  (40/1 -400%)Killarney Mountain |
40/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Killarney Mountain 40/1, Improved on debut form to open his account in 8-runner bumper at Kempton (16f, good to soft) in February 2023, showing a terrific attitude. Has been gelded/absent since and longer trip not sure to suit on breeding on this switch to hurdling, however. Bumper winner in 2023; makes hurdle debut back from a long absence; market will guide.. |
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BALLYTECHNO caught the eye when staying on into second over 2m at Worcester on his hurdling debut last month and, stepping up in trip, he can go one place better this time around. Recoded showed some useful form for his previous yard and can emerge as the main danger to the selection on his debut for the Harry Derham stable, while Killarney bumper winner The Gray Ghost is also noteworthy.
THE GRAY GHOST saw off a subsequent winner when opening his account in bumpers on his final run for David Harry Kelly in July and looks an interesting recruit to hurdling having joined an up-and-coming yard, so he gets to nod. Ballytechno caught the eye with his late burst into second on his hurdling debut at Worcester last month and looks sure to improve now upped in trip, with Shady Wadey making most appeal of the remainder.
Recoded commands respect on stable debut but BALLYTECHNO (nap) is likely to improve plenty for this longer trip.
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)  (7/1 +50%)El Rio |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) El Rio 7/1, Point winner who opened his account over hurdles at Ascot in April 2023. However, he hasn't shown much spark in 4 subsequent starts, including on chase debut here when last seen in April. A fairly useful winning hurdler but pulled up on his chasing debut over C&D in April. |
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2nd (10)  (8/1 +33%)Maninsane |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Maninsane 8/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences, including over this C&D, and shaped as though returning to form when third in a 6-runner handicap at Market Rasen in January. However, it's been all downhill since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. C&D winner; has gone well off a break so can't be totally dismissed on his reappearance. |
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3rd (5)  (8/1 -78%)Cracking Destiny |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cracking Destiny 8/1, More miss than hit since latest success at Musselburgh last November but, on the upside, he's now 6 lb below that winning mark and the Kelso race in which he was fourth last time was a stronger one than this. Considered. Fair fourth at Kelso 20 days ago; possibilities off a 3lb lower mark here. |
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4th (3)  (10/3 +5%)Cartonne |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cartonne 10/3, Won back-to-back handicap chases last winter and posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Hereford during the spring. Remains on a workable mark following a break and will be in the thick of things, provided he is fully tuned-up for this assignment. Resumed with good second at Hereford in May; merits serious consideration for in-form yard. |
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5th (8)  (10/3 +87%)Playtogetaway |
10/3(+87%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Playtogetaway 10/3, A fairly useful 2m hurdles winner but didn't cut much ice starting out over fences at Worcester recently. Jumped sketchily when well-held fifth on chasing debut at Worcester 11 days ago. |
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6th (4)  (12/1 +40%)Sea Prince |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sea Prince 12/1, Returned to form with a narrow success back hurdling at Worcester (2m, good) in June but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent appearances. Will probably come up short back over fences. Ended a losing run back hurdling at Worcester (2m) in June but pulled up there 41 days ago. |
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|B| (7)  (7/2 +0%)Abingworth |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Abingworth 7/2, Added second chase success to CV at Wincanton (2½m, heavy) in March and was still very much in contention when, following a series of errors, he eventually unseated rider 4 out at Plumpton the following month. Will be a threat if his jumping is more slick back from a break here. Made mistakes before unseated rider four out at Plumpton in April; no forlorn hope. |
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|F| (6)  (20/1 -264%)Mix Of Clover |
20/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mix Of Clover 20/1, Added to Worcester success in July when belying odds of 33/1 in a Bangor handicap (17.4f, good) with cheekpieces refitted last month. 4 lb rise for that is hardly the end of the world but his record is decidedly patchy, so it's hard to predict what he'll do here. Not easy to catch right but won at Bangor latest; needs to back it up off 4lb higher mark. |
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The Donald McCain stable has been going well of late and this appeals as a decent opportunity for CARTONNE on his first run since a creditable second over further at Hereford in May. A winner twice last winter on good and soft ground, the seven-year-old may have too much for the capable Abingworth, as well as Mix Of Clover, who brings good recent form to the table after scoring at Bangor last month.
It could be worth chancing CRACKING DESTINY, who usually plies his trade in higher-grade handicaps than this and he's now 6 lb below his last winning mark. Imac Wood is feared most ahead of Cartonne and Abingworth, both of whom are returning from breaks. Mix of Clover did the job well at Bangor last month but he's by no means certain to reproduce that form.
Preference in this open contest is for the returning CARTONNE, who has a good strike-rate over fences and hails from an in-form yard.
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)  (3/1 +50%)Ballintubber Boy |
3/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ballintubber Boy 3/1, Made every post a winning one in this race 12 months ago and maintained 100% record at this course when proving a neck too strong for Edison Kent back here in May. Wasn't disgraced all things considered at Galway last time but his error-prone jumping remains a concern. Solid eighth at Galway in July; took this 12 months ago so he must enter calculations. |
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2nd (10)  (10/1 -67%)Catuaba |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Catuaba 10/1, Confirmed return to form when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f, good) in July. Struggled next time but firmly back on track with a near-miss at Worcester last month, a race he should have won, and another bold show is on the cards. In control at Worcester latest when eased and caught close home; firmly in the picture. |
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3rd (11)  (33/1 +0%)Prince De Juilley |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Prince De Juilley 33/1, Knocking on the door before getting off the mark at Warwick in May but out of sorts in trio of starts since and he's passed over here. Breakthrough win at Warwick in May but his form has nosedived since; others appeal more. |
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4th (9)  (7/1 +7%)Stans The Man |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Stans The Man 7/1, Firmly back in form with cheekpieces fitted in recent months, belatedly adding to his maiden hurdle success back in January 2023 when proving ½-length too strong for Clararose at Warwick recently. 3 lb nudge fair enough and should give another good account. Ended a lengthy losing sequence at Warwick latest; can go well again despite 3lb rise. |
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5th (3)  (15/2 +38%)Porter In The Park |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Porter In The Park 15/2, In good form earlier this year, recording form figures of 1212 from April to June and would've finished closer than he did but for a bad mistake 2 out at Uttoxeter when last seen in July. Couldn't rule out. Course winner who arrives in good nick; she's one for the shortlist. |
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6th (1)  (18/1 +10%)Edison Kent |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Edison Kent 18/1, Back to his best when scoring over hurdles at Uttoxeter in June but he hasn't come close to reproducing that in 4 subsequent starts. Won over hurdles at Uttoxeter in June but been below par since; needs to take step forward. |
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7th (5)  (9/2 +18%)Kitesurfer |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Kitesurfer 9/2, French juvenile winner in 2022 and has won 2 of his 3 completed starts since undergoing a wind op last winter, most recently landing an 11-runner handicap at Worcester (23f, good) in August. 6 lb rise demands more but he's clearly at the top of his game. Readily made it 2-3 this season at Worcester 41 days ago; up 6lb but rates a big player. |
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|PU| (8)  (9/2 -29%)Clararose |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Clararose 9/2, Improved over hurdles since tongue tied, opening her account over 21f at Warwick in May and has done little wrong since, narrowly outpointed by Stans The Man upped to 3¼m there (good) a fortnight ago. Now tried in cheekpieces and she's a strong candidate. Strong-travelling Warwick runner-up latest; bold showing on cards with cheekpieces added. |
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|PU| (4)  (13/2 -18%)Planet Legend |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Planet Legend 13/2, Posted solid efforts in defeat when just touched off by Porter In The Park at Ludlow and third to Ballintubber Boy over this C&D during the spring. Another good display when runner-up on recent return from a break at Worcester (23f, good) and he's high on the shortlist. Shaped well when Worcester second latest; this course scorer can make his presence felt. |
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STANS THE MAN always looked to be in control when holding off the reopposing Clararose (second) over further at Warwick last month and, despite being 1lb worse off at the weights with Dan Skelton's charge, he is taken to follow up for a fourth career success. A winner of two of his last three starts, Kitesurfer must enter calculations, along with handicap debutant Fortified Fortune, who steps up markedly in trip.
Cases can be made for a good number of these with CATUABA topping the shortlist on the back of a close call at Worcester. The 6-y-o should've won that race and this 6 lb higher mark looks manageable. Planet Legend put in a good shift back from a break at the aforementioned course and he is second choice, albeit marginally as Clararose, who was just touched off by the re-opposing Stans The Man at Warwick, is also strongly considered. The unexposed Fortified Fortune is another key player.
Lots with chances but Jamie Snowden's upwardly mobile KITESURFER impressed when going in at Worcester and can bag a third win of 2024
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)  (9/2 +25%)Touchwoodexpress |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Touchwoodexpress 9/2, Successful on sole outing in points and promise when placed in bumper at Worcester on debut. No real threat in a trio of hurdles outings but could be a different proposition now sent handicapping on first chase start. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Ninth in Worcester novice hurdle in June; point winner so not ruled out on chasing debut. |
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2nd (3)  (15/8 +38%)Getupearly |
15/8(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Getupearly 15/8, Back from 4 months off (had breathing operation) when creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good) 14 days ago. Remains low mileage in this sphere and is one for shortlist. Had wind op before very good second at Fontwell two weeks ago; firmly in the picture. |
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3rd (5)  (5/1 +29%)Unspeakable |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Unspeakable 5/1, Ran well in this sphere when second in Ffos Las (23.8f) in May. Not been in same form over hurdles since but remains with potential over fences. Caught the eye when a running-on sixth back hurdling at Worcester latest; interesting. |
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4th (2)  (9/2 +44%)Hamartia |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hamartia 9/2, Posted good second over C&D when last seen over fences in May but hasn't been in same form over hurdles since and is still looking for first success. Below-par seventh hurdling at Worcester (2m7f) last month; she needs to bounce back. |
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5th (8)  (9/1 -29%)She Has Notions |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) She Has Notions 9/1, Left previous efforts behind when scoring at Worcester in July but isn't the most consistent and failed to back that up over same C&D last time. Others more appealing. Won at Worcester in July but pulled up there following month; others appeal more. |
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6th (7)  (22/1 +33%)Hey Bud |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hey Bud 22/1, Sole success came over hurdles back in 2019 and was never better than midfield at Newton Abbot last time. Makes limited appeal. Below par over fences this term, fitted with cheekpieces when fifth at Newton Abbot latest. |
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|PU| (9)  (10/1 -33%)Debacle |
10/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Debacle 10/1, Winning pointer but just poor form under Rules and no signs of improvement on first start for this yard at Sedgefield last month. 2 lb out of the handicap. Not disgraced on yard debut when fifth at Sedgefield latest; winning pointer may do better. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Call Me Arthur won when last seen over hurdles at Southwell in May and has to be of interest, but the 139-day break is a concern. With that in mind, preference is for GETUPEARLY, who has made the frame off this mark the last twice and that includes a second at Fontwell two weeks ago. She Has Notions disappointed when last seen but it is far too soon to be writing him off.
Preference is for GETUPEARLY, who bumped into a progressive sort when runner-up at Fontwell a fortnight ago and can race off same mark here, Chase debutants Touchwoodexpress and Call Me Arthur may provide the chief threat.
A few with chances here but Christian Williams' UNSPEAKABLE is taken to confirm earlier promise and gain a first win in this sphere.
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)  (10/3 +67%)Noble Miss |
10/3(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Noble Miss 10/3, Noble Mission filly. Sister to fair 1¼m winner on Flat Fifteenthamendment, and half-sister to 5 winners on Flat, including useful US 7.5f-8.5f winner Atomic Blondee. One to note on debut. Out of a useful Flat Flat racer; Flat stable is 4-13 in bumpers in recent seasons. |
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2nd (8)  (3/1 -20%)Crystabel |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Crystabel 3/1, Crystal Ocean filly. Dam unraced daughter of useful 7f/1m winner Glowing, from very good Flat family. One to note on debut. Rare bumper runner for respected Flat stable; must be considered. |
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3rd (4)  (10/1 +0%)Fran The Man |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fran The Man 10/1, Postponed gelding. Half-brother to 1m-9.5f winner Sir Charlie Kunz. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1½m. Out of half-sister to Racing Post Trophy/Dante winner Dilshaan; worth market check. |
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4th (1)  (7/2 -100%)Cadarn |
7/2(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cadarn 7/2, Magna Grecia gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners on Flat, including useful 7f-1¼m winner Killybegs Warrior. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Wears tongue strap. Worth chancing to make a winning start. Half-brother to two very useful Flat racers; Harry Cobden booked; one to consider. |
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5th (5)  (12/1 -33%)Lion Hill |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lion Hill 12/1, Hillstar gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m) Always Lion. Might be one for further down the line. Out of sister to bumper/useful jumps winner Always Lion; may be a longer-term project. |
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6th (9)  (11/1 -22%)Laura Lou |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Laura Lou 11/1, Sea The Moon filly. Dam, 6f-7f winner, half-sister to high-class hurdler (winner around 2m) Countrywide Flame. Makes some appeal on paper. Dam useful 6f/7f winner, half-sister to a Triumph Hurdle hero; more interesting that some. |
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7th (3)  (20/1 +0%)Farhh Echo |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Farhh Echo 20/1, Farhh gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including fair 7f winner Dulcet Spirit. Dam ran twice on Flat. Worth a market check. Out of a well-connected Flat mare but stable 0-28 in bumpers during last five seasons. |
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8th (13)  (18/1 -13%)Slack Alice |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Slack Alice 18/1, Decorated Knight filly. Dam (b84), bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (effective at 2m to 3m) Anna Bunina. Worthy of respect. Out of a well-connected bumper winner and features prominently in calculations. |
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9th (11)  (14/1 +13%)Playaway Girl |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Playaway Girl 14/1, Jet Away filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Playtogetaway, stays 2½m, and fair hurdler Sadies Trix. Unlikely to be as forward as some of her rivals. Some of her Flat-bred rivals may have more zip but Sean Bowen is a good booking. |
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10th (7)  (18/1 +55%)Champagne Flo |
18/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Champagne Flo 18/1, Kingston Hill filly. Dam unraced out of 19f-2¾m hurdle winner Jollie Bollie. Might be made to look short of pace by some of these rivals. Unraced dam closely related to a bumper winner; stable 2-32 in bumpers in recent seasons. |
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11th (12)  (300/1 -809%)Red Shamrock |
300/1(-809%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Red Shamrock 300/1, Sixties Icon filly. Closely related to 1m-1¼m winner in Germany Berkshire Philly. Dam 1m winner. Not certain to be tuned up. Out of a low-grade AW winner; not the most obvious answer. |
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12th (6)  (33/1 +34%)Time Is Golden |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Time Is Golden 33/1, Time Test gelding. Dam 7f winner. Wears tongue strap. Doesn't make all that much appeal on paper. First foal from a fair 7f winner; stable had a bumper winner last month. |
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13th (2)  (125/1 -681%)Close To Us |
125/1(-681%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Close To Us 125/1, Sir Percy gelding. Brother to useful 1m winner Consolida. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Can't be ruled out. Out of half-sister to a Canadian 1m2f Grade 1 winner; stable not known for bumper success. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The market will be key with no form to go on, but the combination of Harry Cobden and George Boughey make CADARN of interest. Related to some smart types on the Flat, the son of Magna Grecia just gets the vote ahead of Andrew Balding's Crystabel. Others who merit places on the shortlist are Playaway Girl, Laura Lou and Lion Hill.
CADARN is related to five winners on the level and represents a shrewd Flat stable, so he may be the one to side with if the market speaks in his favour. Noble Miss is another with numerous winners in the pedigree, so she's of interest along with Crystabel.
Out of a useful French Flat racer, NOBLE MISS represents a Flat trainer who does well with his occasional bumpers runners.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | 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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