There were 43 Races on Saturday 2nd March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 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 (4)  (7/2 +30%)Serious Operator |
7/2(+30%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Serious Operator 7/2, Enhanced good strike rate over hurdles when successful at Doncaster (19.4f) in December and ran well from revised mark when fifth in Lanzarote Hurdle (21f) since, staying on from 2 out. This less demanding and he ought to remain competitive. Fifth of 19 in the competitive Lanzarote at Kempton last time; could play a leading role. |
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2nd (1)  (12/1 -100%)Brewin'upastorm |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Brewin'upastorm 12/1, Veteran who bagged his second National Sprint Hurdle on back of a wind op 12 months ago before stamina gave out late on in Aintree Grade 1 final start. Better for return when third in Relkeel Hurdle in January and this switch back to handicaps a plus. Fair 3rd of 4 in Cheltenham Grade 2 latest; no surprise if he goes well on rare h'cap run. |
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3rd (3)  (17/2 -143%)Itso Fury |
17/2(-143%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Itso Fury 17/2, Won his first 2 outings over hurdles and shaped with encouragement sent handicapping on his remaining 3 starts last season. Pulled up on return but different proposition with that under his belt, running out a good winner at Wincanton (19.8f) in November. Comes here fresh and worth a look. Won at Wincanton in November last time; 5lb rise could underestimate this progressive 7yo. |
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4th (7)  (18/1 -80%)Foster'sisland |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Foster'sisland 18/1, Signed off last season with success at Bangor (19.5f) and bettered opening pair of exploits this term when runner-up at Wetherby (19.7f) in January. Lesser run back there 4 weeks ago but undergone wind surgery ahead of this. The wind op and possible return to better ground could be positives; on last winning mark. |
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5th (8)  (28/1 -133%)Russian Ruler |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Russian Ruler 28/1, Evidently not been the easiest to train but he seemed on the improve when landing a Newbury handicap and Kempton novice late last season. Showed aptitude on his Newbury chase debut but pulled up both starts since and something to prove now back over hurdles. Pulled up over fences the last twice but could stage a revival now back over hurdles. |
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6th (9)  (7/2 +61%)Ilanz |
7/2(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ilanz 7/2, Made it 3 wins from only 5 starts in handicap hurdles when making light of an 11-month absence at Wincanton (2½m) 7 weeks ago, leading on the line. 8 lb rise is fair enough given he came clear with a progressive sort. Not out of things. Reappeared with big-field win at Wincanton; this progressive 6yo is firmly in calculations. |
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7th (5)  (11/1 -83%)Rafferty's Return |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rafferty's Return 11/1, Multiple hurdles winner who benefited from the drop back in trip when landing 4-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f) 12 days ago, clear run-in and running on. Cheekpieces worn then replaced by visor but rise in weights demands bit more in this stronger affair. Won at Carlisle recently; strength of the form is dubious but he remains on a handy mark. |
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8th (6)  (16/5 +73%)The Kalooki Kid |
16/5(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Kalooki Kid 16/5, Low-mileage 6-y-o who opened his account over hurdles at Musselburgh and improved again when running out a comfortable winner of a Newcastle novice (16.9f) in December. Stronger gallop would have suited when fourth in Grade 2 company since and he remains of interest now handicapping/back up in trip. Dual novice winner who has potential now up in trip on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (2)  (9/1 -80%)Pentland Hills |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pentland Hills 9/1, Very smart in his pomp (won 2019 Triumph Hurdle) and produced easily his best effort for some time when a smooth-travelling second at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) in December. Remains on an attractive mark up 2 lb and he has to enter calculations. One of 2 representing the Henderson yard. Returned from latest layoff with good second to Serious Operator; may build on that. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
THE KALOOKI KID was not disgraced in a competitive Grade 2 novice hurdle at Doncaster last time and that form suggests that a mark of 124 may underestimate him on his handicap bow. Itso Fury is an obvious threat to the selection following his Wincanton victory on his most recent outing in November, while Rafferty's Return and Pentland Hills are others who make the shortlist.
A dual novice hurdle winner during the second half of last year, THE KALOOKI KID was far from disgraced when fourth in Grade 2 company at Doncaster 5 weeks ago and, with the step back up in trip a positive, he could be the way to go from what appeals as a workable opening mark. Itso Fury and Pentland Hills head up the dangers, with Serious Operator another expected to feature.
There can be optimism that the novice THE KALOOKI KID will improve for the step up in trip on his handicap debut and he earns the vote.
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)  (3/1 +57%)Personal Ambition |
3/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Personal Ambition 3/1, Placed in an Irish point and made it 2 wins from 3 starts over hurdles back in an ordinary novice in good style in 13-runner event at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 52 days ago. Can make his presence felt back up in grade. Two wins from this three hurdle starts and he could pose a threat now back up in grade. |
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2nd (1)  (9/4 -29%)Jango Baie |
9/4(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jango Baie 9/4, £170,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points and justified strong market support on hurdles debut at Ascot. Followed up in the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (16.5f) and, although not quite in the same form at Huntingdon since, he's still very much the one to beat. Question mark regarding stable form but this Grade 1 Formby winner has leading form claims. |
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3rd (2)  (14/1 -56%)Cannock Park |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cannock Park 14/1, Successful sole outing in point bumpers and confirmed the promise of his Rules debut 7 months on when landing 10-runner contest at Bangor in October. Excellent hurdles debut when successful at Cheltenham and ran creditably when 14¾ lengths third to Jango Baie in Grade 1 at Aintree next time. 3rd in Aintree Grade 1 latest (albeit behind Jango Baie); no surprise to see bold bid. |
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4th (4)  (9/1 +64%)Bertie's Ballet |
9/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bertie's Ballet 9/1, Useful dual bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when just nudged out to score at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) in December. Progressed again when second at Musselburgh (15.6f) last month but further improvement needed now upped in class. Soundly beaten second last time but the extra yardage may help; not ruled out each-way. |
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5th (6)  (28/1 -12%)Dripsey Moon |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dripsey Moon 28/1, Dual point winner who looked potentially useful when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth in August. Shaped well in defeat under a penalty but has had his limitations exposed at this level the last twice. Cheekpieces on for the 1st time. Has failed to build upon promise of hurdle debut win but the drop in trip may be a plus. |
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6th (5)  (28/1 +15%)Choose A Copper |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Choose A Copper 28/1, Placed in his completed start in Irish points and readily made all at Hexham on Rules debut in October. Not beaten far despite finishing last of 3 in a Sandown listed event but was no match for an improving sort back in calmer waters here (22.7f) last time. Back down in trip. Won at Hexham in October; beaten the next twice and improvement is needed. |
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7th (3)  (8/1 -45%)Alnilam |
8/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Alnilam 8/1, Fairly useful winner on the Flat who left behind his hurdling debut form when easily landing 9-runner novice at this course (16.2f, soft) 15 days ago. Open to further improvement. Easily beat a solid yardstick here a fortnight ago and he's a highly likeable prospect. |
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8th (11)  (125/1 -25%)Will Knott |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Will Knott 125/1, Malinas gelding who improved on his Hexham bumper debut win when third at Musselburgh in January. Faces a stiff task on hurdle debut, however. Bumper winner, but thrown in at deep end on hurdle debut and lots of improvement is needed. |
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|B| (12)  (5/1 +23%)Brucio |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Brucio 5/1, Showed promise in bumpers and readily surpassed previous hurdles form when landing 13-runner mares' maiden at Catterick (15.7f) in January, cruising clear. Showed further improvement when following up on handicap bow at Leopardstown (18f) and there could be more to come now upped in grade. Bolted up in Listed mares' handicap at Leopardstown and major player on the back of that. |
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|F| (10)  (16/1 +20%)Rich Spirit |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rich Spirit 16/1, Showed only modest form in 2 bumpers but has developed into a fairly useful hurdler, building significantly on his Catterick novice win when second on handicap debut at Doncaster (19.4, good) last time. This requires another step forward, though. A win and a good handicap second from his last two starts; he's an each-way possible. |
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|PU| (7)  (22/1 -57%)Intense Approach |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Intense Approach 22/1, Dual bumper winner who was beaten in fourth when falling at the last on Wexford hurdling debut (shaped as if amiss). Tongue strap goes on and should be capable of much better. Disappointing on sole hurdle start but on heavy ground and he looked exciting previously. |
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|PU| (8)  (150/1 -275%)Justus |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Justus 150/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Ian Williams (stays 16.5f) and produced a much-improved performance at the second time of asking over hurdles when winning 4-runner novice at Catterick (15.7f, heavy). No match for very useful mare at Doncaster subsequently and this isn't any easier. Best of the rest behind Dysart Enos last time, but limitations could be exposed once more. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
JANGO BAIE won a Grade 1 at Aintree on Boxing Day and was not disgraced when chasing home a talented rival under a penalty at Huntingdon last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts may well be good enough to see him home in front here. That said, the progressive Brucio should not be discounted following her success in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown last month. Others to note are Personal Ambition and Cannock Park.
A Grade 2 in which it could pay to side with PERSONAL AMBITION, who unlike standard-setter Jango Baie, hails from a stable in rude health at present and is well worth another chance at this level having dominated a Doncaster novice in good style in January. Jango Baie still warrants plenty of respect being a Grade 1 winner, while Brucio is improving in leaps and bounds and needs taking seriously, too.
The mare BRUCIO was seriously impressive when winning a Listed handicap at Leopardstown and is taken to score once more.
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 (17)  (9/1 +50%)Cracking Rhapsody |
9/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Cracking Rhapsody 9/1, Perth bumper winner who has made a good start to his hurdle career, turning around January's C&D form with Ginger Mail when edging ahead close home back here 15 days ago. Only nudged up 4 lb and has the potential for better again. Narrow C&D win recently; unexposed and could prove well suited by this big-field scenario. |
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2nd (11)  (16/1 +52%)Ginger Mail |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Ginger Mail 16/1, Largely consistent type who was back to winning ways when seeing off Cracking Rhapsody in a small-field race over C&D in January. Found that reopposing rival too strong back here since and probably vulnerable in this deeper race. In good form in small-field C&D handicaps the last twice; this could prove too competitive. |
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3rd (16)  (7/2 +75%)Skycutter |
7/2(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Skycutter 7/2, Having only his third start for the Dan Skelton stable when comfortably seeing off 10 rivals over 17f at Carlisle (soft) last month. A 6 lb rise isn't too severe for one whose useful Flat form suggests he could rate even higher in this sphere. Gets the vote. 5l win at Carlisle last time and there can be optimism he remains well treated up 6lb. |
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4th (13)  (25/1 +24%)The Churchill Lad |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) The Churchill Lad 25/1, Dual juvenile hurdle winner last season and struck gain in 2m Haydock handicap in the mud in December. Below par behind Ginger Mail and Cracking Rhapsody over C&D in January but back on song with a hood refitted when second at Catterick 19 days ago. Some good form in recent months but back up in grade today and that may find him out. |
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5th (3)  (12/1 +25%)Anyharminasking |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Anyharminasking 12/1, Right back on the up when second at Newbury (20.5f) in December but not in the same form when only fourth at Doncaster a fortnight later, looking a bit quirky again. His form has been up and down this season but he's not ruled out now back down in trip. |
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6th (12)  (20/1 +39%)Caithness |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Caithness 20/1, Comfortable all-the-way winner of C&D maiden/handicap hurdles at Kelso in the autumn. Improved again when a fine third of 17 at Cheltenham in November but hs last 2 efforts have been underwhelming. Down the field elsewhere the last twice but made all twice in a row over C&D in the autumn. |
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7th (18)  (11/1 +67%)Ballygeary |
11/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Ballygeary 11/1, Has made a very positive start to his hurdles career, winning 4 times. Solid efforts in defeat in 2m handicaps at Musselburgh this year and possible he could pull out a bit more for first-time cheekpieces. Some good form this season; needs something extra but perhaps the cheekpieces will help. |
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8th (9)  (22/1 +45%)Bass Rock |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Bass Rock 22/1, In better form than it might appear, just getting going having been outpaced when blundering 2 out in 2½m Musselburgh handicap chase in January. Lower mark over hurdles but this test probably sharper than ideal. Has dropped down the weights but he's been below his best over fences this season. |
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9th (4)  (18/1 +18%)Geromino |
18/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Geromino 18/1, Arrives on the back of 2 wins at Doncaster under Charlie Maggs around the turn of the year, holding on gamely from an unexposed type over 19.5f latterly. The pair were nicely clear so he doesn't look overburdened up 8 lb. Has won two in a row since reverting to hurdles; this is tougher, but clearly in fine form. |
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10th (5)  (33/1 -32%)Little Mixup |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Little Mixup 33/1, Has improved with each start this season, resuming winning ways in 2m Thurles handicap (heavy) 6 weeks ago. Not obviously well treated from his British mark, though. Progressive Irish 7yo; British mark could be on harsh side but he may have more to offer. |
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11th (7)  (14/1 -17%)Bingoo |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bingoo 14/1, Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when winning 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) on Boxing Day reappearance. Made striking move into contention and the drop back to 2m shouldn't faze him. Not discounted. Made it 3-3 in h'caps at Aintree on Boxing Day; this is a tougher test but he's unexposed. |
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12th (6)  (80/1 -60%)N'golo |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) N'golo 80/1, Produced a a career best to win the Swinton at Haydock in May 2022 but not seen since finishing down the field in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November of that year. A watching brief has to be the percentage call. Won the Swinton Hurdle in May 2022 but absent since that November; returns in tough race. |
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13th (15)  (40/1 +39%)Ganapathi |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Ganapathi 40/1, Useful hurdle/chase winner for Willie Mullins. Has shown he retains ability over fences for new stable this winter but returns to hurdles in a warm race. Others are preferred. Encouraging 3rd over fences latest but others more compelling in this warm handicap hurdle. |
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14th (10)  (14/1 +44%)Salsada |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Salsada 14/1, Useful Flat/hurdles winner who got right back on track when second to Epatante in 2m Grade 2 at Doncaster last January. Sound effort from out of the weights in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr 12 weeks later but hasn't been seen since. Absent since last April but she can go well fresh and could be on an advantageous mark. |
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15th (1)  (7/1 +30%)Benson |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Benson 7/1, Won this race 12 months ago and arrives in form again after a win over 2½m and fourth over 2m (competitive Scottish County Hurdle) at Musselburgh this year. Unlikely to give up his crown without a fight. Won this last year and in good form at Musselburgh the last twice; on the shortlist. |
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|PU| (14)  (5/1 +9%)Black Hawk Eagle |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Black Hawk Eagle 5/1, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade who has made a good start to life in Britain, winning a Wincanton handicap on Boxing Day and following up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) 4 weeks later. Did it cosily on both occasions and remains of interest off 6 lb higher. Has done well for new yard and arrives on a hat-trick; could continue to improve. |
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|PU| (8)  (12/1 +0%)Rewired |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rewired 12/1, Winner of 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton on his 2 starts this season. A further 7 lb rise is unlikely to prevent this thriving sort going well on hs hat-trick bid. 2-2 this season; up in the weights and in grade but may well have more left in the tank. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
UNDER CONTROL bumped into a high-class rival when filling second place in a Grade 2 at Doncaster last time and that performance suggests that a mark of 138 should be workable on her return to handicap company. Last year's winner Benson has to be of interest once again, despite arriving here off a 5lb higher mark. Rewired edges out The Churchill Lad and Bingoo to be best of the rest.
SKYCUTTER appeals as one who could have more to offer now he's up and running for Dan Skelton and might prove the answer to this highly-competitive handicap. J P McManus, Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville combined to win the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury recently and Under Control, who arrives on the back of a second in a Grade 2, provides them with a good chance of another big pot. Black Hawk Eagle, Cracking Rhapsody and last year's winner Benson are a few of many others who could go well.
The lightly raced 5yo CRACKING RHAPSODY has hinted that today's big-field scenario and competitive gallop will be right up his street.
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)  (9/4 +68%)Thunder Rock |
9/4(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Thunder Rock 9/4, Developed into a smart chaser last season and readily won similar event at Carlisle on return. Failed to cope with the sterner examination of a top-level handicap at Cheltenham next time but back on track when runner-up at Musselburgh. Worth another go at this trip but has a penalty to defy. Unexposed at this sort of trip and latest run put him firmly back on the radar. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 +22%)Minella Drama |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Minella Drama 7/1, Smart performer who returned with a good second in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree. Poor efforts next 2 starts, including back over hurdles last time, but good chance on these terms if back to his best returning from a break and in a first-time tongue strap. Right out of form on last two outings and had wind op in between; tongue-tie and new trip. |
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3rd (4)  (9/1 -80%)Elvis Mail |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Elvis Mail 9/1, Not the best of jumpers but enhanced excellent record here when making a winning return in class 2 handicap (26f). Struggled over the Cheltenham fences next time, however, and bit to find with the principals here. Has a fine record at this track, including wins last March and October; they were 3m2f. |
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4th (3)  (3/1 +0%)Aye Right |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Aye Right 3/1, Solid start to this season when just touched off in a veterans' chase at Chepstow and placed in similar events next 2 starts, beating the rest decisively when second in Series Final at Warwick. Should be in the mix again on these terms. Second on two of this season's three starts and set for another bold show. |
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5th (6)  (5/2 -43%)Monbeg Genius |
5/2(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Monbeg Genius 5/2, Highly progressive over fences last season, winning 3 handicaps before ending his campaign with an excellent third in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Undone by a bad mistake when pulled up on return at Ascot but back on track when third in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. More to come and big shout. Big-race third at Newbury (3m2f); off three months since with reportedly minor problems. |
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6th (7)  (18/1 -29%)La Renommee |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) La Renommee 18/1, Progressive chaser who made a winning return in a handicap at Ludlow in October. Excellent runner-up efforts in listed mares events last 2 starts but looks vulnerable up against the males and also has stamina to prove. More to prove on worse than good to soft, especially as she's unraced beyond 2m5f. |
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|PU| (1)  (80/1 -21%)Cooper's Cross |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cooper's Cross 80/1, Had an excellent campaign last season, winning Sky Bet and Doncaster and excellent second in the Scottish National at Ayr final start. However, no show in 4 starts this term so has plenty to prove. 2nd in 2023 Scottish National (7lb lower today) but this season has made for grim viewing. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A respectable third in the Coral Gold Cup in December, MONBEG GENIUS looks the one with most upside and can take this en route to a tilt at the Grand National next month. The eight-year-old has dominated in smaller fields before and he should have too much class for admirable veteran Aye Right, who went down on his sword at Warwick last time out. Course specialist Elvis Mail is another to consider, as well as Thunder Rock.
MONBEG GENIUS left his reappearance well behind when placed in another top handicap at Newbury in November and is preferred to the much more exposed Aye Right. Thunder Rock's latest second at Musselburgh suggests he's still on the upgrade but he does have a penalty to defy.
Top of the list is the admirable veteran AYE RIGHT (nap), ahead of Thunder Rock, Elvis Mail and Monbeg Genius.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (4/1 -14%)General Officer |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) General Officer 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark over fences at Doncaster (19.1f) in December and progressed further when clear second of 6 in handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, heavy) on Boxing Day. Not so good at Musselburgh last month so must bounce back. Two good runs before lesser performance at Musselburgh; chance now going back left-handed. |
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2nd (1)  (7/2 +13%)Chasing Fire |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chasing Fire 7/2, Multiple hurdles winner who stepped up on those efforts when making an impressive winning return/chasing debut in a novice at Uttoxeter in October. However, he's failed to build on that in 3 subsequent outings (with jumping concerns), but this much easier than his latest assignment. Won on chase debut at Uttoxeter in October but hasn't shone since, including with jumping. |
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3rd (2)  (11/5 +34%)Special Rate |
11/5(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Special Rate 11/5, Has enjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences, making it 7 wins from 8 starts this season in 2-runner handicap at this course (23.4f, soft) just over a fortnight ago, already in command when sole rival fell 2 out. Stacks to like from an unchanged mark. Seven wins from his last eight starts and he may well continue his prolific ways. |
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4th (5)  (10/1 +17%)Brandy Mcqueen |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brandy Mcqueen 10/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start over fences by a wide margin at this track in October. Hasn't kicked on next 3 starts, however, again shaping as if amiss at Musselburgh last time (scoped dirty post race). Back down in trip and headgear applied. Won on chase debut here in October but has struggled the last twice; cheekpieces go on. |
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|F| (4)  (11/4 -83%)Imperial Bede |
11/4(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Imperial Bede 11/4, French bumper winner who struck in a Huntingdon maiden hurdle 13 months ago. Form rather plateaued after, but back on the up sent chasing when bolting up in 4-runner event at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) just under 2 weeks ago. Sure to go on to better things in this sphere so he's shortlisted. Easy win on chase debut; beat just three rivals but was certainly impressive. |
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Course form can count for plenty around here, which bodes well for SPECIAL RATE, who has won his last two at the track. A winner of four of his five starts over fences, Philip Kirby's charge can do little wrong at present and gets the vote ahead of Imperial Bede, who did it well himself when scoring easily on his chase debut at Southwell. General Officer should be much more at home going left-handed and is capable of being in the mix as well.
Tough to rule out any of the quintet but preference is for SPECIAL RATE, who made it 7 wins from 8 starts this season in a match event here just over a fortnight ago and, operating from an unchanged mark, Philip Kirby's 7-y-o can add another victory to what has already been a remarkable campaign. Imperial Bede made the perfect start over fences at Southwell recently so he can give the selection most to think about.
With the form of his win here in January reading particularly well, SPECIAL RATE can make it eight wins from his last nine starts.
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)  (5/2 +9%)Mojo Ego |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mojo Ego 5/2, Fair hurdler who opened his account at Doncaster in November but wasn't in the same form at Taunton next time. Likely to get back on track after a short break. Won at Doncaster in November; only fourth at Taunton since but entitled to respect. |
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2nd (2)  (9/4 +25%)Camarrate |
9/4(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Camarrate 9/4, Fairly useful AW Flat winner for Grant Tuer. Below that level on first start for Donald McCain in juvenile hurdle at Warwick but may have learned from the experience. 1m4f AW Flat winner who was fair fourth on hurdle/stable debut; open to improvement. |
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3rd (5)  (20/1 -67%)Mr Le Philosophe |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mr Le Philosophe 20/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France (stays 1½m), winning 2 handicaps in 2023. Signs of promise both hurdling outings to date but he's likely to show more once handicapping. Two-time French Flat winner but well beaten on both runs in this code. |
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4th (3)  (5/1 -67%)Djerbanni |
5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Djerbanni 5/1, Fairly useful form when winning a 15f Dieppe Flat maiden for Mikel Delzangles last summer. Joined a shrewd yard for his hurdle career and worth checking out in the betting. Useful French Flat winner; could go well on this hurdle and stable debut. |
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|PU| (4)  (5/2 +0%)Governor Of India |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Governor Of India 5/2, Fairly useful on Flat for John Gosden in 2023 and has joined a top jumps yard now, so worth taking a chance on switched to hurdling for the first time. 1m2f AW Flat winner; hurdling newcomer; could play a leading role on debut for top yard. |
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Doncaster scorer Mojo Ego sets the standard in this juvenile hurdle, but he was disappointing at Taunton last time and conceding weight to a couple of interesting Flat recruits won't be easy. GOVERNOR OF INDIA only had the five starts on the level but did win over 1m2f at Newcastle and is expected to know his job on hurdles debut for the powerful Nicky Henderson yard. The ex-French Djerbanni must also be taken seriously.
GOVERNOR OF INDIA and Djerbanni both showed a reasonable level of form on the Flat and appeal as the types to take to this sphere, so they're likely to play a big part, with the first named marginally preferred. Mojo Ego has an experience edge but doesn't set the bar all that high.
There are two interesting hurdling newcomers and useful French Flat winner DJERBANNI gets the nod on his first run for Ian Williams.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (15/8 -25%)Escapeandevade |
15/8(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Escapeandevade 15/8, Hurdles winner who bounced back to best in cheekpieces with chase successes at Sedgefield and over C&D recently. Solid claims with headgear again sported. Comfortable wins in these cheekpieces the last twice & strong claims up 5lb for last time. |
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2nd (6)  (5/2 +75%)Gold Des Bois |
5/2(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gold Des Bois 5/2, Back-to-back C&D winner of small-field handicaps in autumn 2022 but his recent exploits are not so inspiring, only eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, good) 35 days ago. Others appeal more. Below par on last three starts but has dropped down the weights and likes it here. |
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3rd (2)  (16/5 +9%)Sacre Coeur |
16/5(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sacre Coeur 16/5, Showed a good attitude to notch her third win of the season at Ludlow (16f) in December. Posed another good effort when second at Sandown last time and she's a player with tongue tied added. 3 wins in final quarter of last year; not at very best the last twice but not ruled out. |
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4th (8)  (9/2 +72%)Duty Calls |
9/2(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Duty Calls 9/2, C&D winner and in good nick until coming in last of 7 to Netywell in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Often ran well over C&D last year but faces tough assignment from 5lb out of the handicap. |
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5th (4)  (18/1 +28%)Whoshotthesheriff |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Whoshotthesheriff 18/1, Won a couple of times in 2021/22 but lightly raced since and has offered little after 14 months off in handicap chases at Wetherby and here this year. Has something to prove. Check betting, but following a long absence this 10yo has struggled on both runs this year. |
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Netywell rounded off his hat-trick in style at Newcastle last week and is respected, likewise Sacre Coeur, who is a model of consistency representing a top stable. Preference, though, is for the course form which ESCAPEANDEVADE brings to the table. He is on a three-timer and could hardly have done it any easier over C&D last time. Brian Hughes keeps the partnership intact and another bold showing looks assured.
This looks wide open but the vote goes to the likeable SACRE COEUR who arrives on the back of a good Sandown second and can go one better now eased 1 lb. Escapeandevade is another solid option. Netywell can't be discounted either as he bids to complete his four-timer. Course-specialist Cedar Hill completes the shortlist.
Two-time C&D winner GOLD DES BOIS could exploit an attractive mark now back here. Netywell has thrived on testing ground of late.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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