There were 36 Races on Wednesday 8th May 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, 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 (3)  (7/2 +36%)Idem |
7/2(+36%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Idem 7/2, Made it 2-2 over hurdles when scoring in good style at this course (20.9f) in September and has been shaping encouragingly in defeat since, left with a lot to do when fifth of 10 at Ayr (24.3f) last time. Major player with the potential of better still to come. 2-5 over hurdles and his last win came at this track (2m5f); not ruled out back in trip. |
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2nd (10)  (17/2 +15%)Dream Boy |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dream Boy 17/2, Irish point winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in maiden at this course (16.2f) in December. Has made the frame here all 3 starts since, taking a small step forward in 16-runner handicap (20.9f) last time. Can give another good account. Rallying fourth behind Kingston Bridge here latest and he's in the mix at this new trip. |
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3rd (2)  (17/2 -89%)Billy Boi Blue |
17/2(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Billy Boi Blue 17/2, Bumper winner for Fergal O'Brien who got off the mark over hurdles in likeable fashion at Hereford in January. Ran to a similar level when second of 3 in a Wetherby novice (19.7f) in March and he remains open to improvement now handicapping. Won at Hereford on penultimate run and he's respected back up in trip on handicap debut. |
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4th (11)  (13/2 +35%)Swallows Song |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Swallows Song 13/2, Bumper winner/fair maiden over hurdles. Best effort since switched to fences when third in 5-runner handicap at this course (23.4f) on latest start in November. Capable of getting involved back hurdling if ready to go after 5 months off. Bumper winner but he's 0-8 over jumps and needs to find more on this return to hurdling. |
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5th (6)  (11/1 -22%)Harper Valley |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Harper Valley 11/1, Third success of a productive campaign when seeing off 6 rivals at Catterick (19.3f) in February. Ran at least as well when third at this course (20.9f) next time, but never involved in race won by Kingston Bridge here on his latest outing. Cheekpieces applied. Held here last time and he needs more progress with cheekpieces added. |
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6th (5)  (12/1 +52%)Brandy Mcqueen |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brandy Mcqueen 12/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 who made a winning start over fences at this track in October. Didn't go on from that effort, but reverted to hurdles he took a step back in the right direction when mid-field at Ayr (24.3f) last time. Needs to build on his latest run. On dangerous mark but he's lost his way in last four runs and needs to turn things around. |
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7th (14)  (33/1 -32%)Kajaki |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Kajaki 33/1, Won at Sedgefield and Perth in 2022/23 (both at around 20f) and ran well at the latter course when fourth in August. However, not in the same form on his 2 subsequent outings, so others make more appeal after 7 months off (blinkers reapplied). On workable mark but he struggled in final two runs in the autumn and others are preferred. |
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8th (8)  (5/1 -11%)Kingston Bridge |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Kingston Bridge 5/1, Opened his hurdles account at the second attempt and placed in handicaps at Hexham and this C&D to end 2023. After a couple of below-par efforts, back on the up when winning 16-runner contest here (20.9f) 23 days ago. Enters calculations. Beat 15 rivals in a series final here (2m5f) last time; up 6lb but he's respected. |
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9th (13)  (20/1 -122%)Starlyte |
20/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Starlyte 20/1, Made a winning return to hurdles for current yard at Newcastle in November 2022. In the frame 4 times from 6 starts in 2023/24, though would have benefited from setting a stronger pace when 3¼ lengths last of 6 at this course (20.9f) in October. More needed after 7 months off. Last win was in 2022 and he's been held in small fields here last twice; down the list. |
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10th (7)  (11/1 +73%)Ilikedwayurthinkin |
11/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ilikedwayurthinkin 11/1, Useful winning handicap hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but has struggled for form over hurdles for his current yard, well held at Wetherby in February. Has enough to prove at present. Out of sorts in final few runs in Ireland and same story for new yard since September. |
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11th (9)  (125/1 -525%)Pure Sirloin |
125/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Pure Sirloin 125/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Navan (20f) in January 2023 but hasn't progressed as hoped since, failing to come on for his previous run when pulled up Listowel when last seen in September. Others more persuasive on first start since leaving Gavin Cromwell. Disappointing in last two runs in Ireland and has something to prove on return. |
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12th (12)  (18/1 -50%)Haveyougotmymoney |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Haveyougotmymoney 18/1, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing Southwell handicap (24.3f) in October. Ran poorly when last seen in December, but he appeals as the type to bounce back given a longer break ahead of this run. Drops back in trip after a break but he has a decent record fresh and could go well. |
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13th (4)  (7/1 -8%)Magic Wave |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Magic Wave 7/1, Made light of a 12-month absence when landing the odds in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f) in November. Hasn't been able to build on that in 2 subsequent outings, pulled up when sent off favourite on handicap debut last time, but it still remains early days for him. Flopped on handicap debut in February but he could bounce back after a break. |
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14th (1)  (150/1 -1400%)Percy's Word |
150/1(-1400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Percy's Word 150/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best, recording a second win of 2022/23 when landing the odds with the minimum of fuss in a Newton Abbot seller (18.5f) in September. However, has been off 20 months since as he makes first run for yard after leaving Dan Skelton. Untried beyond 2m4f and has something to prove for new yard after long absence. |
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15th (15)  (200/1 -400%)Swift Reply |
200/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Swift Reply 200/1, Mixed form switched to handicaps on his last 3 starts, running one of his better races when second at Sedgefield (19.8f) in January. However, well held at the same C&D the following month and he's a long way out of the weights in this contest. Still unexposed but he struggled last time and is a long way out of the weights. |
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KINGSTON BRIDGE won over 2m5f here last month and is progressive enough to cope with a 6lb higher mark, with the additional yardage not expected to pose too many problems. Billy Boi Blue is also open to improvement at this sort of trip and warrants close inspection on his first run in a handicap. Harper Valley does have ground to make up with the selection given he only managed 10th in that aforementioned race, but he is better than that and rates an each-way player.
IDEM has made a promising start to his hurdling career, successful both outings in novices before shaping up well switched to handicaps, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he drops back down in grade. He can get the better of handicap-debutant Billy Boi Blue, while last-time-out course winner Kingston Bridge is also considered.
An open race in which the vote goes to KINGSTON BRIDGE, who stayed on strongly when beating 15 rivals here last time.
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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(6)  (Evens -37%)Pinot Rouge |
Evens(-37%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Pinot Rouge Evens, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on a promising hurdling debut when landing a listed event at Doncaster, looking well suited by the 3m trip. Cracking effort in the Grade 1 Sefton last month (in cheekpieces) and she'll take some stopping at this level. Fourth in Grade 1 at Aintree and she should be hard to beat back in much calmer waters. |
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1st (1)  (3/1 +40%)Magical Hill |
3/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Magical Hill 3/1, Placed in an Irish point/both starts in bumpers before making winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month, keeping on well. Penalty to carry but step up in trip promises to suit. Won at Huntingdon last month; this is much tougher but he's open to progress upped in trip. |
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2nd (11)  (4/1 +67%)Tigga Time |
4/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Tigga Time 4/1, £30,000 buy after making a successful sole start in points. Promise a couple of times under Rules but may need more time. Has shown promise under rules but he will have better opportunities in handicaps. |
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3rd (13)  (14/1 +72%)Killybegs Jet Lady |
14/1(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Killybegs Jet Lady 14/1, Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points in December last year. Limited impact over hurdles, shaping like a stayer. Irish point winner but she's been disappointing over hurdles; stablemate of Sea God. |
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4th (8)  (2/1 +40%)Sea God |
2/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sea God 2/1, Half-brother to bumper/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Turn Turk and, having prevailed on sole start between the flags, he completed a simple task when winning a match on Rules debut in a Carlisle bumper (17f, heavy) in December. Brings potential to the table now switched to hurdles for new yard. Point/bumper winner and he's an interesting recruit to hurdling; needs watching in market. |
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5th (4)  (100/1 +0%)Looking Splendid |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Looking Splendid 100/1, Didn't show much in bumpers and looks a handicap project over hurdles. Down the field at big prices in all five starts including two hurdle runs this year. |
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6th (12)  (25/1 +50%)Disco Annie |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Disco Annie 25/1, Runner-up completed start in points but failed to offer much in bumpers. Up in trip now hurdling. Struggled in three bumpers and has plenty to prove on hurdling debut. |
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7th (5)  (66/1 -65%)Major Champion |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Major Champion 66/1, Doyen gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Before Midnight. Wears tongue strap. No impact in Irish points. Pulled up in three of his four points and can only be watched on hurdling debut. |
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8th (7)  (150/1 -50%)Rock N Roll Champ |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rock N Roll Champ 150/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful chaser Another Stowaway and fair hurdler/useful chase winner Sholokjack. Maiden in Irish points and never really a factor in 18f course novice last month. 0-5 in Irish points and was a remote sixth here (2m2f) on his hurdling debut last month. |
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9th (14)  (66/1 -100%)Para Handy |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Para Handy 66/1, Displayed as much temperament as ability so far. Remote in first two starts and was pulled up at Hexham last time. |
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10th (10)  (18/1 +45%)Telemetry |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Telemetry 18/1, Ran to a fair level when 12 lengths second of 8 on his debut in a Wetherby bumper last April but hasn't matched that level in 2 starts since the turn of the year. Probably best watched now attentions switch to hurdles. No progress in bumpers and he needs major improvement upped in trip on hurdling debut. |
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11th (2)  (300/1 -100%)Beechmount |
300/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Beechmount 300/1, Pulled up sole start in points and no promise over hurdles. Pulled up in sole point and has struggled at massive prices in three hurdle runs. |
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12th (3)  (25/1 -25%)Blue Plan |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Blue Plan 25/1, Retirement Plan gelding. Brother to bumper winner Lady Bluebird. Dam unraced sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Goldencard. Brother to a 2m4f hurdle winner but this looks a tough starting point; best watched. |
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|PU| (9)  (9/2 +44%)Split The Bill |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Split The Bill 9/2, Fair maiden hurdler for Micky Hammond and ran right up to best fitted with a tongue tie when third of 8 at Aintree in June. Off since and work to do with a couple of these. Exposed type with a record of 0-9 and this looks tough back in a novice on his comeback. |
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PINOT ROUGE was the surprise winner of a mares-only Listed race at Doncaster on her penultimate start, but went about the task in a pleasing manner. Thrown in at the deep end in the Sefton at Aintree subsequently, she didn't disgrace herself and is readily forwarded as the one to be with here. Huntingdon winner Magical Hill rates the chief danger, although Sea God won between the flags before landing a Carlisle bumper and is noteworthy on his hurdling debut for a new yard.
Having excelled herself when fourth in the Grade 1 Sefton, for all that wasn't a vintage renewal, PINOT ROUGE really should make no mistake back in a novice. Sea God should have more to offer now hurdling for Lucinda Russell, with Magical Hill likely to give it a good go under a penalty.
This can go to PINOT ROUGE, who ran well in a Grade 1 at Aintree last time and sets a clear standard back in much calmer waters.
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)  (13/2 +13%)No Regrets |
13/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) No Regrets 13/2, Won a pair of 3m handicap chases in the first half of 2023. Never going back from a break at Musselburgh in February but he has returned to a feasible mark if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) helps spark him back to life. Dual chase winner; below best when last seen but first-time visor could make a difference. |
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2nd (6)  (5/1 +50%)Everyday Champagne |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Everyday Champagne 5/1, First run since leaving Nicky Richards when bagging 12-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) in November. However, form has taken a turn for the worse since and he looks vulnerable once more. May not have been suited by soft ground on last two starts; back on same mark as last win. |
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3rd (2)  (40/1 -300%)Empire De Maulde |
40/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Empire De Maulde 40/1, Latest success was gained here off 12 lb higher but that was back in October 2021 and he has largely struggled in his handful of subsequent appearances. Out of sorts when last seen but down in grade after a break and down to a handy mark. |
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4th (5)  (13/8 +19%)Raceview Road |
13/8(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Raceview Road 13/8, Multiple point winner who was placed in a bumper and couple of Newcastle novice hurdles prior to making a winning chase debut here (21.6f, soft) last month. This stiffer test will be right up his street and a 5 lb rise doesn't look at all harsh. Triple point winner; bettered hurdle form when winning on chase debut; longer trip a plus. |
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5th (7)  (10/1 -43%)Castletown |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Castletown 10/1, Tricky character (resents use of whip) but capable when in the mood, as he demonstrated when landing a handicap chase at Perth last summer. Safely held on recent reappearance over hurdles but that run will have blown away the cobwebs and couldn't rule out back in this sphere. Ordinary strike-rate; should be better for recent hurdle run but others appeal more. |
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6th (1)  (10/1 -25%)Captain Quint |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Captain Quint 10/1, Cheekpieces on when regaining the winning thread in a 7-runner Musselburgh handicap (23.6f, soft) in February. However, his jumping went to pot at Newbury next time and the headgear is now discarded. Others preferred. Made mistakes at Newbury last time but not without a chance back in the north. |
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7th (3)  (33/1 -408%)Hidden Commander |
33/1(-408%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hidden Commander 33/1, Got back on track when landing back-to-back handicaps over this C&D and at Hexham during the autumn. Well held the last twice, though, including back here over hurdles when last seen in November. Good record here but has a couple of below-par efforts to put behind; back over fences. |
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|PU| (8)  (7/2 +13%)Domandlouis |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Domandlouis 7/2, Hurdles winner here in 2022 and runner-up 3 times over fences last year, including twice over this C&D. Below par last 2 starts but the handicapper has given him a chance and, like stablemate Castletown, he's not discounted. Not at best on heavy on last two starts but no surprise should he fare better back on good. |
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RACEVIEW ROAD showed tenacity when scoring over the extended 2m5f here last month and, off just 5lb higher, a follow-up success is a feasible outcome given he has proven stamina for this step up in trip from his time in point-to-points. Castletown won over C&D a couple of years ago and will be a big threat if he recaptures his old sparkle. No Regrets can also go well with track, trip and ground all in his favour.
Lightly-raced 6-y-o RACEVIEW ROAD made the perfect start over fences here last month and he looks capable of going in again off this 5 lb higher mark. No Regrets will be a real threat if responding well to the new headgear and he is second choice ahead of the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Castletown and Domandlouis.
The step up in trip should suit RACEVIEW ROAD (nap) and he can make light of a 5lb rise gained for winning on his chase/handicap debut
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)  (9/2 +55%)Faithfulflyer |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Faithfulflyer 9/2, Failed to fully fire last season and though he did shape better than distance beaten suggests over this C&D last time, his finishing efforts are becoming a repeated issue. Others make more appeal. Returns to a suitable grade and is competitively weighted on best form. |
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2nd (5)  (3/1 -50%)Call Me Jack |
3/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Call Me Jack 3/1, Progressive when winning 3 out of 4 starts in handicaps, looking more professional and impressing with the manner he was able to recover from significant interference from a loose horse when scoring at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy, 11/4) 25 days ago. Lots to like about his chances again. Has form figures of 1211, all on heavy ground, since handicapping; progressive. |
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3rd (8)  (33/1 -313%)Pateen |
33/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pateen 33/1, Largely in decent heart last spring, winning at Hexham in May. Well into the veteran stage of his career but has gone well fresh and isn't fully discounted after 8 months off. Veteran who is on last winning mark but is best at about 2m. |
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4th (12)  (9/1 +36%)Boot 'n' Shoe |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Boot 'n' Shoe 9/1, Reached the frame in a couple of AW bumpers early-2022 but hasn't threatened in a handful of appearances at around 2m over hurdles. Now makes his handicap debut off a realistic mark and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. Tongue strap/cheekpieces applied. The type to improve now handicapping; has an attractive opening mark; interesting. |
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5th (7)  (22/1 -10%)Beat The Boum |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Beat The Boum 22/1, Made frame in an Irish point and ran to only a poor level when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (18.1f, good to soft, 150/1) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut from stiff-looking mark. Possible improver back up in trip on handicap debut. |
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6th (16)  (14/1 +58%)Bullion Boss |
14/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Bullion Boss 14/1, Modest handicap hurdler at best but little show in 2 runs in March following lengthy absence. Couple of heavy defeats since returning from two-year absence. |
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7th (6)  (33/1 -175%)The Blame Game |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Blame Game 33/1, All 3 career victories gained at Sedgefield, capitalising on a falling mark there (3m3f) last February. Found to be lame when pulled up here 3 months later and lost action again at Musselburgh 160 days ago, so looks best watched on return. Big question mark over current form; all wins at Sedgefield. |
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8th (2)  (20/1 -43%)Ritson |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ritson 20/1, Badly out of sorts over fences since scoring on Boxing Day in 2022 and looks easy to oppose reverting to hurdling. Returns to hurdles off a workable mark but has stamina to prove. |
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9th (9)  (16/1 -14%)Sword Of Fate |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sword Of Fate 16/1, Scored over fences at Perth (20f) in August and backed that up with good second at Cartmel. Seemingly in a lull this spring, though, and others are preferred switched back to hurdling. Chase mark is 10lb higher; won over hurdles in 2017 and 2021. |
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10th (15)  (6/1 +14%)Arctic Lodge |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Arctic Lodge 6/1, Ex-pointer made little impact over hurdles and produced a shoddy round of jumping at Stratford on chase debut last summer. Back over the smaller obstacles after 10-month break. Southern raider; may improve off a reduced mark on only his third handicap start. |
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11th (14)  (14/1 +30%)Bolt Man |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Bolt Man 14/1, Mid-field in 2 staying handicap hurdles last spring. Will likely need to up his game on return from 14-month absence. Absent since looking a non-stayer over 3m at Ayr 14 months ago. |
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12th (13)  (28/1 -100%)Fiadh |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Fiadh 28/1, Won over 3m at Wetherby last March but has showed very little recently since returning from an 11-month absence. Passed over. Won off 2lb higher in March 2023; badly out of sorts last season. |
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13th (4)  (50/1 -52%)Longstone Cowboy |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Longstone Cowboy 50/1, Runner-up in a Hexham maiden hurdle on his second start under Rules and ran well again when third in a C&D novice 12 days later. Failed to complete both outings last spring, though, and has plenty to prove on return from a year off. Absent since a dismal effort just over a year ago. |
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14th (10)  (14/1 -100%)Dirk Gently |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dirk Gently 14/1, Placed in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester last summer. Temperament has long been under suspicion, though, and others make greater appeal on his return from 7 months off. Southern raider; gives the impression there's an ordinary handicap in him. |
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15th (11)  (12/1 +40%)Monty Nevett |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Monty Nevett 12/1, Little form over hurdles for either Jedd O'Keeffe or for his current yard. Poor form for current stable and has a stamina doubt. |
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16th (1)  (14/1 -17%)Jake Stevens |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jake Stevens 14/1, Failed to threaten both starts between the flags but was still in touch when falling 3 out at Sedgefield on hurdles debut and found only one too good there 19 days later. Beaten by more than the longer trip when last seen and he's an interesting handicap newcomer persevered with over the distance. Open to progress now handicapping at an ordinary level; one to consider. |
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Being badly hampered by a loose horse before the last proved no barrier to success for CALL ME JACK, who completed a double a shade cosily at Newcastle. A 6lb rise looks more than fair and the five-year-old is sure to prove popular in his hat-trick bid. The booking of Sam Twiston-Davies catches the eye on Arctic Lodge, who returns to timber off an attractive mark, and market support could prove significant. Bumper performances suggest that handicap debutant Boot 'n' Shoe could also play a prominent role.
CALL ME JACK has thrived since switching to handicaps and is a clear standout on recent form. Handicap newcomer Jake Stevens rates as the biggest threat, with Faithfulflyer a modest pick for third.
Armed with several possible sources of improvement, BOOT 'N' SHOE gets the vote. Dirk Gently is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (9/2 -13%)Lily Du Berlais |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lily Du Berlais 9/2, Career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 5/2) 19 days ago by 7½ lengths from Shakeyatailfeathet. May be more to come on handicap debut and isn't taken lightly. Off mark in Ayr mares' maiden last time; this is tougher and better ground a concern. |
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2nd (3)  (7/1 -40%)Politacus |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Politacus 7/1, Bumper winner who left her qualifying efforts over hurdles behind when making a successful handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.5f) in March and improved again when following up at Hereford (21.7f, good) 24 days ago. Raised 6 lb since but further progress may be forthcoming. Cheekpieces on first time. Won mares' handicaps over 2m4f/2m5f on last 2 starts; headgear tried; shorter trip a worry. |
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3rd (1)  (16/1 -60%)Brucio |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Brucio 16/1, Won a Catterick maiden before landing 2¼m Leopardstown listed handicap in February. Not seen to best effect at Aintree latest and can't be ruled out. Two wins, latest a Listed mares' handicap; now 12lb higher; may find others better treated. |
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4th (8)  (16/1 -14%)Linda Moon |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Linda Moon 16/1, Steadily progressive in this sphere until well beaten on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f, heavy, 11/8) 67 days ago. Probably best excused that run (testing conditions) but others appeal more. Tongue strap on first time. Bumper winner; best hurdles run when 2nd on good in February; interesting on h'cap debut. |
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5th (12)  (5/1 +29%)Dameofthecotswolds |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Dameofthecotswolds 5/1, Stepped up on previous form over timber when second of 11 in juvenile at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) 20 days ago, suited by strong pace. 4 lb out of the handicap but useful claimer (aboard last time) takes off 7 lb. Best on good ground; clear 2nd in Cheltenham h'cap last month; 4lb wrong but has a chance. |
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6th (7)  (9/1 -50%)Shakeyatailfeather |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shakeyatailfeather 9/1, Made the frame all 3 completed starts over hurdles, latest when creditable 7½ lengths second of 7 to Lily Du Berlais in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Sent handicapping for shrewd yard now and is worth a second look in the market. Closely matched with Lily Du Berlais on Ayr form in March; better ground fine; a possible.. |
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7th (9)  (28/1 -40%)Spit Spot |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Spit Spot 28/1, Fair performer on the Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles for her current yard, making the frame again when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (18.1f, good to soft, 7/1) 23 days ago. However, others look more progressive. Dual AW Flat winner; best hurdles form when 2nd in mares' h'cap; better ground should suit. |
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8th (4)  (13/2 +35%)Mighty Moth |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mighty Moth 13/2, Fair form when placed twice in bumpers and off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere when bagging Hereford maiden (16.2f) in February. Built on that when runner-up on handicap debut at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) since and merits consideration. Won mares' maiden before good second in a mares' h'cap; conditions suit; interesting. |
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9th (10)  (15/2 +63%)Mary |
15/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mary 15/2, Shaped better than in previous handicap outings when respectable seventh of 16 at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 20 days ago. Claims if building on that but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Placed in bumpers; good runs on first two hurdles starts, but hasn't progressed. |
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|PU| (11)  (10/1 -43%)Brendas Asking |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Brendas Asking 10/1, Showed ability in points/bumpers and posted her best effort over hurdles when second of 5 in handicap at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 48 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer. Goes on good ground but has a bit to find with Linda Moon on Taunton form in February. |
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|PU| (6)  (14/1 -133%)Strong Belle |
14/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Strong Belle 14/1, Came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when winning 2m mares' maiden at Bangor (heavy) at the end of February. Faces different conditions for handicap debut here but warrants respect nonetheless. Won a 2m mares' maiden on heavy last time; better ground fine; worth considering. |
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|PU| (5)  (16/1 +0%)Micks Jet |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Micks Jet 16/1, Bumper winner who made steady progress over hurdles prior to landing the odds in Musselburgh maiden (19.8f, soft) in February. Ran poorly in higher grade at Cheltenham latest, however, and needs to bounce back on handicap debut here. Pulled up in Listed novice last time having won 2m4f maiden in Feb; drop to 2m a concern. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The combination of the application of a tongue-tie and switch to handicapping has brought the best out in Politacus, who followed up her Huntingdon victory when landing the spoils at Hereford. However, she may prove vulnerable now dropping to 2m, with preference for last month's easy Ayr winner LILY DU BERLAIS. The eight-year-old's current mark looks more than workable and a brace could be on the cards. Strong Belle and Mighty Moth are just two others to note in an open contest.
Plenty with claims here, including BRENDAS ASKING, who put in some good late work when runner-up on her handicap debut at Ludlow last time and should have learnt plenty from that. Lily du Berlais and Politacus head the list of dangers.
The vote goes to DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS who goes well on this ground and is at the top of her game. Shakeyatailfeather is next best.
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 (5)  (14/1 -56%)Guy |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Guy 14/1, Back to winning ways in 8-runner handicap chase at Hereford (16f) in January but his wins have come in lower-grade contests and he didn't fire at Aintree last time. Won at Hereford in January; 33-1 in a much better race when tailed off on soft at Aintree. |
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2nd (7)  (4/1 +0%)Coastguard Station |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Coastguard Station 4/1, Consistent chaser who jumped more efficiently when readily scoring at Fakenham last time. Still on a fair mark and can be relied upon, so should be competitive once more. Revival on last two outings and he had better form two seasons back; considered. |
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3rd (9)  (12/1 +25%)Fearless |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fearless 12/1, Lightly raced since winning at Aintree (15.8f) but returned with good placed efforts at Uttoxeter/Sedgefield in the autumn. Below best since, however. Dropped to a good mark having underperformed in his three runs this winter; off 11 weeks. |
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4th (4)  (11/2 -38%)Pay The Piper |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pay The Piper 11/2, Useful winning chaser who, having been given a chance by the handicapper, returned to form when runner-up at Newcastle last time. Stable is going well and he's worth a chance to go one better. Out of form last term; well down weights; final run was big step back in right direction. |
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5th (3)  (7/2 +35%)Parisencore |
7/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Parisencore 7/2, Couple of good efforts over fences in the winter and shaped as if still in form back over hurdles at Musselburgh three months ago. Should give another good account. Second in his only two chases, before a fair effort back over hurdles in February. |
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6th (8)  (12/1 -100%)Gold Des Bois |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Gold Des Bois 12/1, Hasn't got his head in front since back-to-back wins here in 2022 but the handicapper has relented and he returned to form when second in a 5-runner contest over C&D 2 months ago. Looks a player in new headgear. 2nd of five over C&D in March latest; well treated on form in October; cheekpieces now. |
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7th (1)  (28/1 +15%)A Wave Of The Sea |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) A Wave Of The Sea 28/1, Useful handicap chaser for Joseph Patrick O'Brien, in frame in Galway Plate and Munster National last season. Come down the weights after seriously low-key start for Ben Haslam. No worthwhile in four races for this yard, albeit with the latest at Cheltenham Festival. |
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8th (2)  (10/3 +17%)Frere D'armes |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Frere D'armes 10/3, Useful chaser who has edged back to a feasible mark and has shaped as if back in form the last twice, fourth from a poor position at Kempton last time. Race should be run to suit and a bold showing is expected. Out of form this winter but did enough latest two outings to suggest he can be thereabouts. |
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9th (6)  (10/1 +29%)Bollingerandkrug |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bollingerandkrug 10/1, Has shown improved form switched to front-running tactics, landing a hat-trick here in November. Below form since but return to his favourite track (all 6 wins here) could spark a revival. Has a superb record at Kelso; out of form elsewhere on his latest three outings; big shout. |
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|PU| (10)  (25/1 -178%)Duty Calls |
25/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Duty Calls 25/1, Recorded second C&D win 2 months ago in determined fashion with positive tactics readopted for the first time in a while. This is tougher and not sure to be in the same form. Clearcut win under Lewis Stones here in March last time, on soft; more to prove on good. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
FRERE D'ARMES has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in recent months and the seven-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to end a bit of a drought. The biggest threat may come in the shape of last month's Newcastle runner-up Pay The Piper, who should enjoy a return to this distance. Having finished second twice over fences last season, Parisencore is still open to improvement in this discipline and he shouldn't be far away if his inexperience doesn't catch him out.
PAY THE PIPER bounced back to form at Newcastle last time and he's handicapped to win if he can build on that for a stable that has been amongst the winners, so he gets the marginal vote. Frere d'Armes and Coastguard Station look the main dangers.
The return to Kelso for course specialist BOLLINGERANDKRUG is hard to ignore, so he is taken to repeat last year's win in this race.
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 +25%)Dedicated Hero |
15/8(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dedicated Hero 15/8, Placed in point and having been well backed, improved from Rules debut to get off the mark 4 months on over C&D (soft) in February. Presumably saved for this so rates a major player. Won over C&D in February and is open to more progress after another break; leading claims. |
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2nd (9)  (50/1 +0%)Highland Fashion |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Highland Fashion 50/1, Showed a bit on his Perth debut last spring and off, probably ran to a similar level 9 months on at Carlisle in February. Easy to look elsewhere. RPRs in the 80s when a well-held fifth in two runs ten months apart; opposable. |
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3rd (4)  (9/2 +31%)Battle Born Lad |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Battle Born Lad 9/2, Placed both starts in Newcastle bumpers this spring, doing well under the circumstances when runner-up last month (hung badly right early final circuit). Will need to keep his quirks in check to feature. Placed in two runs at Newcastle this spring and the latest can be marked up; shortlisted. |
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4th (2)  (4/1 -100%)Kingston James |
4/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Kingston James 4/1, Kingston Hill gelding who was successful on his completed start in points and made a winning start under Rules in straightforward fashion at Ayr (16f, good, 4/1) a couple of months ago, making all and quickening entering straight. More to come. Point winner who made all on his rules debut at Ayr in March; respected under penalty. |
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5th (6)  (7/2 +22%)Disco Davis |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Disco Davis 7/2, Point winner who built on debut promise 12 weeks on when third of 16 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good) a fortnight ago. Lots to like for his top stable. Close third of 16 at Ludlow last time and he should go well again for top yard. |
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6th (8)  (7/1 -56%)Flaubert |
7/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Flaubert 7/1, Lightly-raced winner in points and produced a promising effort fitted with a tongue strap when second of 7 in bumper (7/4) at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) 4 months ago. The winner that day has gone in again since, so he could well have more to offer. Point winner who made solid start under rules when runner-up at Musselburgh; not ruled out. |
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7th (7)  (250/1 -279%)Fairly Fulling |
250/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fairly Fulling 250/1, From a good family but failed to complete both starts in points and finished well held in 2 bumpers last October. Others preferred. Failed to complete in two points and he's struggled in both bumpers; hood added on return. |
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8th (3)  (33/1 -106%)Off To Alabama |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Off To Alabama 33/1, Telescope gelding who won 11-runner bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 66/1) in February but failed by a long chalk to repeat that effort 18 days on at Doncaster. Bounce back needed after a break. 66-1 win on Wetherby debut but he was tailed off under a penalty 18 days later. |
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9th (5)  (33/1 +0%)Diamond Mix |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Diamond Mix 33/1, Diamond Boy gelding who attracted some support and hinted at ability when sixth of 10 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 6 months ago. Step forward required. Finished a remote sixth on his Carlisle debut and he could be a longer-term prospect. |
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10th (10)  (80/1 -60%)Theonetowatch |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Theonetowatch 80/1, Showed a bit when sixth of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good) on debut in November but failed to repeat that effort 3 months on over C&D (soft) back in February, well behind Dedicated Hero. Others preferred. Promise in his first bumper but was out the back behind Dedicated Hero over C&D last time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
KINGSTON JAMES scored in comfortable style when making his bumper debut at Ayr in March and he now has a 4lb penalty to carry. Lucinda Russell's point-to-point winner should have plenty more to offer and he might be the one to beat. Dedicated Hero improved on his first bumper start to justify favouritism over C&D in February so he would be foolish to overlook, while Flaubert could improve on his second at Musselburgh.
DEDICATED HERO showed improved form to get off the mark over C&D back in February and presumably saved for this, Sandy Thomson's 5-y-o can progress again and land this valuable pot. Kingston James made a winning start under Rules in straightforward fashion at Ayr a couple of months ago and he could give the selection most to think about, with Disco Davis and Flaubert another couple fancied to go well, too.
Several have possibilities but C&D winner DEDICATED HERO gets the vote ahead of Kingston James, who made all at Ayr last time.
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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(1)  (25/1 +38%)Dressedforsuccess |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dressedforsuccess 25/1, All 5 wins under Rules have come at Cartmel. Pulled up in hunters at Catterick and Hexham this spring and readily opposable away from Cartmel. Last win was in 2022 and has been pulled up in both runs for current yard; opposable. |
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1st (2)  (3/10 +25%)Go On Chez |
3/10(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Go On Chez 3/10, Has shown the odd sign of temperament but he's useful and won nicely on his hunter debut at Ludlow (3m, good) last month. Very much the one to beat again. Useful chaser who made a winning hunter chase debut at Ludlow two weeks ago; strong claims. |
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2nd (4)  (4/1 +0%)Windsor Avenue |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Windsor Avenue 4/1, Fairly useful chaser on his day and took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in hunter at Catterick (25tf, soft) in March. Never going in the Aintree Foxhunter since but this is a more realistic assignment. The blinkers he wore earlier in his career are refitted. Still retains quite a bit of ability and was runner-up at Catterick in March; dangerous. |
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3rd (3)  (14/1 -100%)Shanroe Street |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Shanroe Street 14/1, Won a 3m hunter at Perth last May before finishing second here later in the month. Returned from 11 months off to finish a good second at Hexham last month. Should go well again. Went close at Hexham on his comeback but this is a tough task on adjusted figures. |
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4th (5)  (20/1 +39%)Teds Charley Roe |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Teds Charley Roe 20/1, Finally got off the mark in points in February but it was a match race and he's finished a well-held third since. Outsider on belated Rules debut. Record of 1-16 in points and this 11yo is best watched on this hunter chase debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Shanroe Street was just touched off by three-quarters of a length into second behind Jerrysback at Hexham last month and he should put in another bold showing. However, he could find it tough to deny GO ON CHEZ, who returned from a 232-day break to go in by over five lengths at Ludlow. If he remains in the same sort of form, he could prove very hard to beat. Windsor Avenue is also a player based on his second at Catterick two starts ago.
This looks a good opportunity for GO ON CHEZ to make it 2-2 in hunters. The veteran Shanroe Street made a fine return to action at Hexham last month and is preferred to Windsor Avenue for the forecast spot.
This looks a good opportunity for GO ON CHEZ, who won at Ludlow last time and is the standout contender at the weights here.
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