There were 21 Races on Sunday 8th December 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Huntingdon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (2/9 +33%) Clotilda |
2/9(+33%) | (3) Clotilda 2/9, A fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser in France. Changed hands for €100,000 in September and very much the one to beat for her new yard. 0-8 in France but has shown enough ability to warrant respect on British debut. |
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2nd (1) (7/2 -56%) Knight Templar |
7/2(-56%) | (1) Knight Templar 7/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), recorded hat-trick for this yard in second half of 2024, again ran well last time. Should be up to making his mark over hurdles. Has form figures of 1113 on the Flat for new yard; could do well in juvenile hurdles. |
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3rd (2) (100/1 +0%) You And Whose Army |
100/1(+0%) | (2) You And Whose Army 100/1, Half-brother to dual bumper winner Arthur's Seat (by Champs Elysees), stayed 27f over hurdles, dam half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Jorobaden. Tailed-off last in maiden/minor event on Flat for J. S. Moore and also pulled up on hurdles debut last week. Has easily the worst chance on form. |
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Knight Templar is a fair performer on the level and it will be interesting to see how he fares on his first start over hurdles, but he might be up against it taking on CLOTILDA. Paul Nicholls' three-year-old showed a fair amount of ability in his eight starts in France before changing hands for 100,000-euros in September. He is rated 127 coming into this weak event and can open his account. You And Whose Army faces a tall order and may struggle to land a blow.
CLOTILDA can call upon plenty of jumps experience in France and having transferred to Paul Nicholls, she should get off the mark in receipt of weight from Knight Templar.
Ex-French CLOTILDA remains a maiden but has shown that she can jump well and this race is weak. Knight Templar is the danger.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Bread And Butter |
4/1(+11%) | (3) Bread And Butter 4/1, Back to form to capitalise on his reduced mark at Hereford and Market Rasen under Lewis Saunders last month. A 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 since having wind surgery; still well treated on historical data; respected. |
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2nd (10) (22/1 +12%) Ghasham |
22/1(+12%) | (10) Ghasham 22/1, Opened hurdles account at Market Rasen in March 2023 but he's found life tougher in a light career since. Bit better than the result back hurdling at Leicester last month but others are still preferred for win purposes. Won off this mark two seasons ago; not solid on recent form. |
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3rd (9) (14/1 +13%) Nollyador |
14/1(+13%) | (9) Nollyador 14/1, Fair form when placed in bumpers in 2021/22 but only modest form in maiden/novice hurdles in the 2022/23 season. An opening mark of 100 looks workable on his bumper form but he has a 20-month absence to overcome and the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. Well treated on bumper form but has been absent since March 2023; market helpful. |
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4th (5) (17/2 -6%) Rialannah |
17/2(-6%) | (5) Rialannah 17/2, Remains a maiden following 8 attempts in this sphere. Ran as well as could be expected when third in a Doncaster novice recently and handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance of success. Maiden who hasn't progressed but is bred to win a race at some stage. |
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|F| (1) (5/2 +69%) Diamond Dice |
5/2(+69%) | (1) Diamond Dice 5/2, Ludlow maiden winner last season. Shaped quite well when third of 8 in handicap at Market Rasen (2m, good) on reappearance but failed to build on it at Aintree since. Up in trip. Disappointing last time but can't be written off yet; steps up in distance. |
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|PU| (4) (2/1 +60%) Jubilant |
2/1(+60%) | (4) Jubilant 2/1, Irish point recruit who showed useful winning form in bumpers. Third in maiden/novice hurdles this autumn and appeals as a likely improver now making a quick switch to handicaps under Callum Pritchard. Handicap debutant; recorded an easy bumper win on sole Huntingdon start; interesting. |
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|PU| (6) (15/2 -88%) Orchestra |
15/2(-88%) | (6) Orchestra 15/2, Fair performer on Flat who came good over hurdles in a 19.5f course handicap last month. Should remain competitive after a 5 lb rise. Suited by the new trip (2m3f) here five weeks ago and remains unexposed beyond 2m. |
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|PU| (7) (18/1 +18%) Gloire D'athon |
18/1(+18%) | (7) Gloire D'athon 18/1, Prolific early in his chasing career (winning 5 of his first 6 starts) but has lost his way over fences in the last year or so. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. Chase form has gone pear-shaped; not seen over hurdles since May 2022. |
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Bread And Butter was successful by half a length in this grade at Market Rasen last month and he should mount a bold bid in his attempt to complete the hat-trick. However, it may pay to side with ORCHESTRA, who scored over this track and trip last time and only has a 5lb higher rating to contend with today. Fergal O'Brien's four-year-old might only need to produce a repeat of that display in order to record a double. Rialannah completes the shortlist.
Lewis Saunders partnered BREAD AND BUTTER to a pair of wins last month and a 6 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop them combining for another success, particularly as the conditions of this race allow his promising rider to claim 8 lb. In contrast, Callum Pritchard can only take 3 lb off Jubilant's back but James Owen's charge is a likely improver in handicaps and still rates a potential big threat. Last month's course scorer Orchestra may prove best of the remainder.
Handicap debutant JUBILANT is open to progress and gets the vote ahead of Orchestra.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (8/11 +76%) Laurens Bay |
8/11(+76%) | (5) Laurens Bay 8/11, Runner-up sole start in points and made a winning start under Rules when taking 6-runner Fontwell bumper (13.7f, heavy) in March. Runner-up both starts over hurdles despite not looking the finished article and there should be plenty more to come. Clear second at Fontwell last time in a race that's working out nicely; leading claims. |
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2nd (1) (7/2 -40%) Hms President |
7/2(-40%) | (1) Hms President 7/2, Useful handicapper on Flat, albeit lightly raced in recent times. Landed the odds with the minimum of fuss on second hurdles start at Kempton a month ago and sure to leave bare form behind. Carries 7lb penalty for Kempton win but retains potential, being useful on the Flat. |
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3rd (4) (11/2 -120%) Eternal Angel |
11/2(-120%) | (4) Eternal Angel 11/2, €140,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Eternal Army and a winning jumper in USA. Dam maiden on Flat. Well backed and made a promising start when second of 6 in a bumper at Ascot a month ago. Has to be of interest now hurdling. Promising debut in Ascot bumper; clear possibilities with progress on the cards. |
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4th (9) (40/1 -433%) Wotter Trotter |
40/1(-433%) | (9) Wotter Trotter 40/1, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdle winner/chaser Monbeg Charmer and useful hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser Tokay Dokey. Already had a breathing operation but yard's newcomers command respect. 35,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners; heed the market signals. |
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5th (8) (17/2 +15%) The Hardest Geezer |
17/2(+15%) | (8) The Hardest Geezer 17/2, Dam unraced sister to high-class hurdler (stayed 3m) Kilcooley. Belied odds of 18/1 to make a comfortable winning debut in a bumper at Ayr for Donald Whillans. Sold for £90,000 and a shade disappointing in a course bumper. Yard going better now and he was fourth on last month's hurdles bow. Ran well in first-time hood at Chepstow on hurdles debut; frame possibilities. |
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6th (7) (100/1 +0%) Tarbat Ness |
100/1(+0%) | (7) Tarbat Ness 100/1, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 17f), gaining deserved success at Catterick in October. Stamina no issue but he may just need this experience now hurdling. Won low-grade handicap on latest Flat start; unlikely to follow up. |
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7th (11) (100/1 -150%) Granny Hawkins |
100/1(-150%) | (11) Granny Hawkins 100/1, Runner-up in a Southwell bumper on debut in June 2023 but well beaten in another bumper and completed start over hurdles since. Mid-race faller on reappearance; bit to prove, though may do better at some stage. |
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8th (6) (22/1 -83%) Sergeant Fury |
22/1(-83%) | (6) Sergeant Fury 22/1, Successful sole outing in points and showed plenty to work on when third of 4 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good) last month. Sent hurdling and looked in need of a stiffer test of stamina when occupying same spot at Southwell. Irish point winner; placed in both rules starts, latest over hurdles at Southwell. |
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9th (12) (400/1 -300%) Order Of Progress |
400/1(-300%) | (12) Order Of Progress 400/1, Took a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper last Christmas for Tom Lacey. Third in a point in April but didn't achieve a great deal on last month's hurdles debut. Holds weak claims on form. |
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|F| (2) (25/1 +24%) Brixson |
25/1(+24%) | (2) Brixson 25/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Terresita. Promise when hitting the frame both starts in bumpers in October. Something to find on bumper form but remains open to improvement. |
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ETERNAL ANGEL took the silver medal home on his encouraging debut in a bumper at Ascot last month and now makes his first start over hurdles. A 140,000-euro purchase, Nicky Henderson's four-year-old is related to plenty of winners and might be able to make an instant impression in this sphere. HMS President is the obvious danger after scoring at Kempton on his most recent outing, but a 7lb penalty makes life tougher. Of the remainder, Laurens Bay makes the most appeal after his second at Fontwell.
HMS PRESIDENT outclassed his rivals at Kempton a month ago and given his Flat ability, there should be plenty more to come from him in this sphere. He's therefore fancied to defy a penalty, possibly at the chief expense of Laurens Bay and Eternal Angel.
Solid LAURENS BAY looks the pick on hurdles form, ahead of HMS President. Another to consider is Eternal Angel.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (2/1 +50%) Djelo |
2/1(+50%) | (3) Djelo 2/1, Won first 3 starts over fences, latterly an Ascot Grade 2 last December. Placed in Golden Miller at Cheltenham prior to a lesser effort in Aintree Grade 1. Shaped with a good deal of encouragement in an Exeter handicap on return. Step back up in trip is well in his favour and he's a definite player. Ran well in the Haldon Gold Cup on reappearance and may improve further; interesting. |
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2nd (2) (6/4 +8%) Protektorat |
6/4(+8%) | (2) Protektorat 6/4, Back to winning ways in the Ryanair at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Backed that up when 2½ lengths third to Jonbon at Aintree and shaped as if better for the run when sixth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at the former track. Key player. Best form, such as Ryanair win, gives him a leading chance in this field; respected. |
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3rd (5) (15/8 +32%) Ginny's Destiny |
15/8(+32%) | (5) Ginny's Destiny 15/8, Had an excellent first campaign over fences with the Paul Nicholls yard, including a Cheltenham hat-trick between November and January. Even better form when second in Grade 1 company twice after but pulled up in Paddy Power Gold Cup on return. Can bounce back. Smart novice chaser last term; folded tamely on reappearance but is still of interest. |
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4th (4) (14/1 -40%) Nickle Back |
14/1(-40%) | (4) Nickle Back 14/1, Talented, bold-jumping front runner who started last season really well. Pulled up in a Sandown handicap 7 months ago and may be outclassed on return. Hard to peg back when on song but removal of usual hood presents a question mark. |
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|PU| (1) (33/1 -136%) Minella Drama |
33/1(-136%) | (1) Minella Drama 33/1, Smart performer who returned right on his game to make a winning return in an Aintree handicap. Not guaranteed to build on that and has a bit to find. Made all in the Old Roan at Aintree six weeks ago; faces a stiffer task on these terms. |
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PROTEKTORAT remains clear at the weights despite carrying a penalty for winning the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase in fine style at Cheltenham in March. Dan Skelton's high-class chaser will be sharper for last month's reappearance and could prove tough to beat at this level. Ginny's Destiny had the measure of Djelo (third) when runner-up in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival and rates a threat on that form, while Minella Drama, a Grade 2 winner at Aintree on his return to action, is preferred to Nickle Back of the remainder.
PROTEKTORAT and Ginny's Destiny are closely matched on form but the first-named arrives on the back of a more encouraging reappearance and is marginally preferred. Djelo shaped well at Exeter and should benefit from the step back up in trip, so he's also a player.
Protektorat is respected at the weights and Ginny's Destiny remains of interest but DJELO is a solid alternative to that pair.
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) (11/2 +27%) Bluegrass |
11/2(+27%) | (6) Bluegrass 11/2, Had a second wind op prior to reappearance and stepped up as required on that effort to make it 2-2 at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) last month, first-time cheekpieces perhaps the required boost. Nudged up 3 lb and fancied to remain competitive. Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Fakenham last month; has C&D form. |
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2nd (4) (8/11 +58%) Go To War |
8/11(+58%) | (4) Go To War 8/11, Uttoxeter bumper winner who got off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles at Ludlow last December. Had wind surgery before following up 3 months later back there (tongue tied) and should have more to offer now handicapping on first start for this yard. Progressive for Fergal O'Brien, latterly winning twice at Ludlow; commands respect. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 +9%) Rock House |
5/1(+9%) | (5) Rock House 5/1, Point/bumper winner who easily landed the odds on hurdling bow at Worcester last September and built on that when third in Chepstow Grade 2 the following month. Couple of heavy defeats next 2 starts and failed to land the odds over C&D (soft) when last seen 8 months ago. Can get back on track. Didn't look entirely keen here in April; comes with risk but is well treated on best form. |
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4th (2) (7/1 -56%) Milldam |
7/1(-56%) | (2) Milldam 7/1, Proved better than ever when recording a third win of last season in 5-runner handicap at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) back in March, closed down close home by rallying runner-up. Was in need of the run first start back last term but further improvement can't be ruled out for an in-form yard. Successful in last three attempts at about 2m and the form has substance; interesting. |
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5th (3) (20/1 -233%) Kikijo |
20/1(-233%) | (3) Kikijo 20/1, Won juvenile hurdle at Nantes (17.4f, soft) decisively on sole start in France 14 months ago. Not seen since but his new yard is in good form, and he is worth monitoring in the market on handicap debut. Recorded a clearcut win in French 3yo hurdle 14 months ago; could be anything. |
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|PU| (1) (33/1 -200%) Light N Strike |
33/1(-200%) | (1) Light N Strike 33/1, Shaped well when runner-up at Kempton in April 2023 and confirmed that promise when gaining a fourth success over fences in handicap at Warwick (16.2f) 4 weeks later. Went like the best horse at the weights when second at Newton Abbot 18 months ago and reverts to hurdling. Probably best watched. Returns to hurdles looking well treated on chase form but has been absent for a long time. |
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Milldam won three of only five starts last season, though all three of those victories came on heavy ground, and GO TO WAR makes more appeal. The latter ended last season with a double in novice company at Ludlow and, having switched to Nicky Henderson's yard during the interim, the six-year-old looks set to make a bold bid now handicapping for the first time. Rock House is worth a second glance off his current mark, while Bluegrass is upped in class after winning at Fakenham last month.
ROCK HOUSE may have disappointed after finishing third in a Chepstow Grade 2 last October, but it looks significant connections are persevering with him so he gets the nod to make a winning return at the expense of Go To War, who won a couple of novice hurdles at Ludlow last season and should have more to offer now handicapping on first start for a new yard.
With his form stacking up well, MILLDAM is taken to record another success. Progressive Go To War is second choice.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (7/2 +83%) Theyseekhimthere |
7/2(+83%) | (5) Theyseekhimthere 7/2, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, heavy) 9 months ago. Goes chasing after a wind op and needs to hit the ground running. This may be the time to catch him; gained sole hurdles win on reappearance last term. |
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2nd (10) (8/1 +0%) Proper Twelve |
8/1(+0%) | (10) Proper Twelve 8/1, Fair form at best over fences last season, signing off with a tame effort. Prominent in the market but may have needed the run on first outing for 7 months/since leaving Chris Gordon when fourth at Fontwell. Not had many goes over fences and may yet do better. Headgear/tongue strap applied. Recorded sole hurdles win off this mar; attractively treated on second run for new yard. |
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3rd (7) (12/1 +0%) Lyrical Genius |
12/1(+0%) | (7) Lyrical Genius 12/1, Has an unattractive style (takes plenty of riding) and record stands at 0-11 over fences. Sold from Charlie Longsdon £13,000 in May. Potentially on a good mark if stable switch sparks a revival. 0-11 over rules fences but is well treated on peak form; debut for new stable. |
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4th (6) (6/4 +73%) Jack Sprat |
6/4(+73%) | (6) Jack Sprat 6/4, Twice successful in handicap hurdles here last season. Very much a chaser on looks and there were positives to take from his runs at Wetherby and Exeter this term. Player with headgear applied. Registered both hurdles wins at Huntingdon; interesting back here on third chase attempt. |
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5th (8) (9/2 +63%) Mixedwave |
9/2(+63%) | (8) Mixedwave 9/2, Won 2 of his 7 starts last term but plenty to prove after a couple of uncharacteristically poor runs this season. Normally consistent but his form has dipped sharply this season; revival needed. |
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6th (2) (8/1 +50%) Guerlain De Vaux |
8/1(+50%) | (2) Guerlain De Vaux 8/1, Won his first 2 starts over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood but very lightly raced since and pulled up on sole outing for Alastair Ralph on his chasing bow at Hereford (3m1f) over 2 years ago. Needs another new yard to have a reviving effect. Returns from long absence and makes debut for new yard; market helpful. |
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It was only late in the piece that SAFE DESTINATION was worn down when stepped up to 3m2f at Fontwell last month, and dropping back in trip looks like a good move on this occasion. A comfortable winner at Market Rasen on his penultimate outing, the six-year-old is narrowly preferred to Jack Sprat, who scored twice over hurdles here last season and has made a decent enough start to his career over the larger obstacles. A Definite Getaway may not be the most consistent but is well capable on his day, while the unexposed Muskoka is another to consider.
SAFE DESTINATION arrives at the top of his game which should count for plenty in a race like this. Jack Sprat and A Definite Getaway head the dangers.
Back at the scene of his hurdles wins, JACK SPRAT (nap) can open his chase account. Muskoka is second choice.
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) (5/2 +55%) Supreme Malinas |
5/2(+55%) | (6) Supreme Malinas 5/2, Malinas filly who was an easy winner on the second of 2 starts in points and made a good start for new connections when second of 10 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Should progress with that under her belt. Irish point winner who looked a shade unlucky at Newton Abbot for new yard; in the mix. |
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2nd (4) (28/1 -75%) Roses All The Way |
28/1(-75%) | (4) Roses All The Way 28/1, Workforce mare who produced a promising first effort under Rules as she matched the placing she achieved on her sole start in points in 11-runner bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) just under 4 weeks ago, still a little green once asked to quicken. Runner-up in Irish point and Carlisle bumper; needs improvement to go one better. |
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3rd (5) (17/2 +39%) St Irene |
17/2(+39%) | (5) St Irene 17/2, Out of a hurdling winner and well prepared for debut when scoring in a Southwell bumper 7 months ago. Ran to a similar level when 11 lengths sixth of 12 to Seo Linn in listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, good) just over 3 weeks ago so others more appealing. Only midfield in this grade at Cheltenham last time and likely needs to raise her game. |
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4th (3) (13/8 +35%) Kapability |
13/8(+35%) | (3) Kapability 13/8, Authorzied filly who looked a bright prospect with plenty of pace in making a successful start for a yard with plenty of history in bumpers in 12-runner event (10/3) at Aintree (17f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Open to further progress so holds leading claims. Posted a solid debut performance at Aintree on Old Roan day; very strong claims on form. |
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5th (1) (14/1 +0%) Fresh As A Daisy |
14/1(+0%) | (1) Fresh As A Daisy 14/1, Kapgarde filly. Half-sister to useful bumper winner/fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Go Dante and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Angel of Harlem. Represents a top yard so makes obvious appeal despite starting out in deepish waters. Part-bred by her trainer Nicky Henderson and is a bumper type on pedigree; interesting. |
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6th (2) (4/1 +11%) Highland Haven |
4/1(+11%) | (2) Highland Haven 4/1, Kayf Tara filly who was easy to back but barely came off the bridle as she made a winning start in 12-runner bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago, value for probably double the end margin. Exciting prospect. Registered a very tidy success at Ffos Las, appearing to have a good deal in hand. |
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7th (8) (66/1 -65%) Unparked |
66/1(-65%) | (8) Unparked 66/1, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Unklipped. Dam (h114), bumper/17f-21f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler (2m-3m winner) United. Hooded and likely outsider in this company first time up. Out of a bumper/hurdle winner for her connections; wears hood on debut. |
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8th (9) (22/1 -120%) Uptown Lass |
22/1(-120%) | (9) Uptown Lass 22/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Puffin Billy and bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Zuzka. Worth keeping a close eye on. Yard also run Fresh As A Daisy. 40,000euros 3yo; attractively bred; one of two interesting newcomers for Nicky Henderson. |
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The Anthony Honeyball yard is usually one to follow in contests of this nature, and his KAPABILITY looked like a smart individual when scoring comfortably at Aintree on her debut in October. Harry Cobden retaining the ride is a big plus and it may be that Highland Haven gives her the most to think about, following a smooth first-time-out success at Ffos Las. A half-sister to the talented Go Dante, Fresh As A Daisy is an intriguing newcomer for leading connections, while point-to-point winner Supreme Malinas finished clear of the rest when a short-head second on her debut under Rules at Newbury and she must be respected.
A host in with chances but KAPABILITY marked herself down as a bright prospect when recording a smooth success at Aintree 6 weeks ago and, with further improvement on the cards, she's fancied to remain unbeaten. Second choice is Highland Haven, who barely came off the bridle to make a winning start at Ffos Las last month, while debutantes Fresh As A Daisy and There Runs Mary tick plenty of boxes on paper so need keeping a close eye on, too.
As regards the runners with experience, HIGHLAND HAVEN is narrowly preferred ahead of Kapability and Supreme Malinas.
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