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.
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)  (7/4 +42%)Dedicated Hero |
7/4(+42%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dedicated Hero 7/4, Placed in Irish points and progressed with each run in bumpers, making it 2 wins from 3 starts in that sphere at Kelso (16.2f) in May. Showed plenty to work on sent hurdling after 6 months off when third at Carlisle and should improve. Good bumper wins here and made a late mistake when beaten at odds-on on hurdle debut. |
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2nd (6)  (10/11 +48%)Lost Frequencies |
10/11(+48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lost Frequencies 10/11, Second in an Irish point earlier this year and stepped up on Rules debut fourth in a Perth bumper when winning one handsomely at Hexham (16.2f, soft) on return. Decent start over hurdles when second at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and good chance of going one better. Bumper win reads well and then second in a valuable hurdle at Wetherby; standard-setter. |
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3rd (10)  (7/2 -40%)Young Getaway |
7/2(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Young Getaway 7/2, Built on the promise shown in a couple of bumpers last season when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 41 days ago, running on. Open to progress. Travelled well for a long way when beaten only 3l on switch to hurdling at Ayr. |
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4th (13)  (16/1 -113%)Tuppence |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Tuppence 16/1, Still in touch when unseated rider 3 out in fillies maiden juvenile at Senonnes-Pouance in March on hurdling debut. Has left A. Chaille-Chaille. Still in touch when unseating three out in a French hurdle back in March. |
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5th (9)  (66/1 -136%)That One |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) That One 66/1, Showed definite ability in 3 hurdles earlier in the year, posting his best effort when fourth at Hexham in March. Staying handicaps more likely to be his thing. Beaten 25l in his first two hurdles and just over 13l in the latest at Hexham; opposable. |
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6th (4)  (33/1 0%)It's Dan |
33/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) It's Dan 33/1, Down the field on his sole bumper and best effort over hurdles when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft), not ideally placed. Not seen since (off 19 months). Not beaten far in a 2m4f maiden at Perth when last seen but that was a modest contest. |
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7th (5)  (80/1 +20%)Jirko |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jirko 80/1, Comfortably held both outings in bumpers and on hurdles bow. No impact in two bumpers and the same again on hurdling debut at Ayr (66-1). |
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8th (12)  (80/1 -220%)Lizzie Luna |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Lizzie Luna 80/1, Modest form in bumpers and considerately handled when 12½ lengths seventh in novice at Carlisle on hurdling debut. Will do better at some point. Modest form in three bumpers and never really counted when 150-1 for hurdle debut. |
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9th (8)  (200/1 -100%)Shadowfax Of Rohan |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Shadowfax Of Rohan 200/1, In the frame all 3 starts in bumpers but well held in Hexham maiden on hurdles bow. Just minor promise in bumpers and pulled up on hurdling debut when tried in a hood. |
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10th (11)  (250/1 -67%)Catcha Flight |
250/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Catcha Flight 250/1, Hinted at ability on debut in a bumper here in May but offered little both starts over hurdles. Ran okay in a bumper but insufficient promise in her two attempts at hurdling. |
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11th (7)  (250/1 -67%)Monklaw |
250/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Monklaw 250/1, Fell both starts in points and well held both starts over hurdles. Not seen for 20 months. Struggled in two hurdles during spring of 2023 and hard to recommend after an absence. |
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|PU| (2)  (200/1 -33%)Bray Dale |
200/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bray Dale 200/1, Failed to come up to expectations in bumpers for Nicky Richards and no promise for current yard. Hard to make a case for now hurdling after lengthy absence/breathing operation. Finished tailed off in both his bumpers for this yard; off 676 days; had wind op. |
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Having found only a promising sort too strong on his timber bow at Wetherby last month, LOST FREQUENCIES looks ready to open his account in this discipline. The Stuart Coltherd-trained five-year-old has a bright future himself and he edges the verdict over Young Getaway, who offered plenty to work with on his third-placed timber debut at Ayr and a similar performance is likely to see him involved. Dedicated Hero completes the shortlist.
LOST FREQUENCIES made an encouraging debut in this sphere when runner-up in what was quite a valuable race of its type at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat. Dedicated Hero and Young Getaway also made a promising start over hurdles and are others to consider.
Few should count. LOST FREQUENCIES made light work of a good horse in his bumper and it was a solid start over hurdles at Wetherby.
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)  (2/1 +60%)Cracking Rhapsody |
2/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cracking Rhapsody 2/1, Big improver in handicaps earlier in the year, winning twice over C&D (including the Morebattle) and excellent third of 15 in the Scottish Champion Hurdle on final start. Respectable effort on Hexham reappearance before finding the Greatwood too much 3 weeks ago. This much easier. Last season went well; positive comeback run before outclassed in the Greatwood. |
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2nd (5)  (5/2 +17%)Old Gregorian |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Old Gregorian 5/2, Gained first 2 career wins over this C&D and improved again when successful in ready fashion at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Hit with 8 lb rise but he's clearly thriving. Raised 8lb for his clearcut Wetherby win but looks a 5yo on a sharp upward curve. |
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3rd (6)  (12/1 -9%)Mack The Man |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mack The Man 12/1, Reacted well to a visor with wins at Musselburgh and Perth in the spring and he displayed a willing attitude when adding to tally after 5 months off at Ayr. Rising 11 but clearly retains plenty of enthusiasm. Won't be fazed by this rise in class and he's been rated higher in the past.. |
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4th (4)  (10/1 +0%)Ginger Mail |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ginger Mail 10/1, Consistent type who resumed winning ways over C&D in January. Posted another very good effort when runner-up to Cracking Rhapsody in Morebattle Hurdle a couple of months later but was a long way behind that rival when well held at Ayr in April. Off since. Last season was a good one on the whole and he returns on a competitive mark. |
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5th (3)  (7/2 +22%)Cannock Park |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cannock Park 7/2, Point winner who landed a Bangor bumper and Cheltenham maiden hurdle last autumn before placed twice in Graded novice hurdles. Failed to meet expectations sent chasing this term but mark has dropped and he's interesting returned to timber fitted with cheekpieces. Hasn't appeared to fancy fences this season but he was a good novice hurdler. |
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6th (10)  (100/1 -150%)Magnolia |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Magnolia 100/1, Fair hurdler at best, won handicap at Fontainebleau in 2023/24. Well below form in 17-runner similar event at Auteuil in June and having left D. Satalia, this is no easy task from out of the weights. Record of 1-17 in France, winning over hurdles and having three runs over fences. |
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7th (8)  (16/1 -33%)Cuban Cigar |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cuban Cigar 16/1, Successful at Musselburgh a year ago and, after a below-par effort next time, has generally held form since, albeit in lesser handicaps than this one. Cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time. Capable of a bold show if refreshed from a break; return of cheekpieces no bad thing. |
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8th (1)  (33/1 -408%)Horn Cape |
33/1(-408%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Horn Cape 33/1, Has thrived since returning to hurdles, winning 2 of his last 3 outings last term (only beaten by the progressive Brentford Hope in between). Up 6 lb and produced another cracker when second at Hexham in May. Raised further 4 lb on return so little margin for error. Another career best when nailed on the line at Hexham in May; definite contender. |
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9th (7)  (18/1 -29%)Bringbackmemories |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bringbackmemories 18/1, Scored 4 times on the Flat in 2024 but ridden with more restraint back hurdling and could never land a blow at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Expected to build on that. Shaped quite well back jumping at Carlisle but this does look a stronger race. |
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The hat-trick seeking Old Gregorian has proved a different proposition since having a tongue strap reapplied, with victories here and at Wetherby in recent months, and he warrants respect in his current vein of form. However, he is effectively racing off 13lb higher without Alan Doyle's 5lb claim so preference is for last season's Morebattle hero CRACKING RHAPSODY. Ewan Whillans' gelding shouldn't be judged too harshly on last month's effort in the Greatwood at Cheltenham and he holds leading claims in these calmer waters. Freddy Robinson may fare best of the remainder.
An open-looking handicap with CRACKING RHAPSODY awarded the vote. He landed the Morebattle here in March and will find this race a good deal easier than the Greatwood at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Cannock Park is interesting from this mark returned to timber, with Old Gregorian another to note given his current upward trajectory.
A few with chances but comfortable Wetherby winner OLD GREGORIAN (nap) is a sure-footed jumper firmly on the upgrade.
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 (11)  (11/2 +50%)Sunset Hill |
11/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sunset Hill 11/2, Unplaced in points and just modest form so far under Rules, runner-up in a weak novice hurdle at Hexham last time. Up in trip now but this demands more. Has shown ability and this longer trip may help, but others have more substance to claims. |
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2nd (6)  (25/1 +11%)Love That |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Love That 25/1, Just modest form so far over hurdles and fell at Ayr last time. Has something to find. Point winner; has made the frame over hurdles; a faller the last twice; others preferred. |
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3rd (7)  (6/1 +67%)Reflection Of You |
6/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Reflection Of You 6/1, Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and followed up in 6-runner bumper at Musselburgh first time out under Rules in April. Hasn't built on that since, including in novice at Ayr on hurdling debut. Needs to up her game. Point and bumper winner; disappointing the last twice but it's too soon to write her off. |
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4th (2)  (4/7 +83%)Roaring Home |
4/7(+83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Roaring Home 4/7, Plenty of promise in 3 bumper starts and marked herself out as a good prospect in this sphere when winning 9-runner mares' maiden at Exeter (16.7f) on return. Struck into when pulled up at Newbury next time, so remains with potential. Won on hurdle debut at Exeter and had an excuse at Newbury next time. |
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5th (1)  (8/1 -33%)Nellie Bluesky |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nellie Bluesky 8/1, Modest form at best in a trio in bumpers but a different proposition sent hurdling when springing a surprise at Perth (2½m) in May. That wasn't a great race but she should still be competitive under a penalty on return. 50-1 hurdle debut win in May; form not overly strong but could give another good account. |
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6th (8)  (25/1 -614%)Royal Creek |
25/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Royal Creek 25/1, Sister to bumper winner Benign Dictator, and half-sister to fair hurdler West Is Awake. Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent and bought for £90,000 since. That was over 2 years ago, however. Won bumper on debut in August 2022; absent since but a market check is advised. |
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|PU| (3)  (25/1 +75%)Bluebell Glen |
25/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bluebell Glen 25/1, Showed a bit in bumpers but no impact over hurdles last season, refusing to race here when last seen in April. Bumper runner-up but struggled on first two hurdle starts and refused to race last time. |
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|PU| (10)  (66/1 +0%)Stopwouldya |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Stopwouldya 66/1, £8,000 4-y-o, Mount Nelson mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Catch Him Derry and fair hurdler In A Pinch. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points in May 2023. Point runner-up who was bought for £8,000; may be best watched after absence. |
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ROARING HOME wasn't able to show her true colours when pulling up at Newbury, but an excuse emerged for that display. She had previously been impressive when making a successful hurdling introduction at Exeter and is worth another chance. Royal Creek merits a look in the market, while Nellie Bluesky has to prove her 50/1 Perth triumph was no fluke.
Hurdling-debutante SAGONIGE is a bumper winner with the scope to take to hurdling. Roaring Home is another one to consider.
Exeter maiden hurdle winner ROARING HOME had an excuse when pulled up at Newbury last time (struck into) and can bounce back with a win.
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)  (5/2 +82%)Young Jack |
5/2(+82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Young Jack 5/2, Successful on second attempt in maiden points and also made his second start over hurdles a winning one at Newcastle (2½m, heavy) in February. Back on track at Carlisle on return and can't be ruled out. Won 2m4f heavy-ground maiden hurdle at Newcastle in February; has staying potential. |
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2nd (7)  (2/1 +50%)Forged Well |
2/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Forged Well 2/1, Point recruit who tasted success on hurdles debut at Carlisle (19.3f) last December and was back to winning ways here on reappearance. Extra distance should suit and he's a big player. Got up in final strides over 2m5f here latest; today's extra yardage may well suit. |
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3rd (4)  (25/1 -25%)Gaillimh A Stor |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gaillimh A Stor 25/1, Fair novice hurdle winner (at 20.5f) who failed to convince with jumping over fences. Benefited from return to hurdling when third at Haydock 20 months ago but not seen since. Lightly raced 8yo who is on a handy mark on best form but has a very hefty absence to defy. |
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4th (10)  (22/1 -120%)Siberian Star |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Siberian Star 22/1, Out of form in Ireland when last seen under Rules two years ago. Has won a point (from eight attempts) since and is worth a market check for new connections. Won a point-to-point in May but has a modest strike-rate under rules; stable debut. |
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5th (11)  (40/1 -60%)Joie More |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Joie More 40/1, Made the frame in points and has shown promise over hurdles. Latest effort in a Carlisle handicap was underwhelming, however. Runner-up in maiden hurdle here in March but unable to threaten in first two handicaps. |
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6th (12)  (12/1 +14%)Gypsey's Secret |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Gypsey's Secret 12/1, Got off the mark aged 9 despite being 5 lb out of the handicap at Carlisle (soft) in March. Solid effort next time and can get involved if tuned up back from 7 months off. Won at Carlisle in March but off since soundly beaten fourth over C&D in April. |
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7th (6)  (4/1 -45%)Lunar Chief |
4/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lunar Chief 4/1, Won his sole outing in bumpers and left previous hurdling performances behind when opening his account in C&D novice a month ago. Scope for better again, so looks the one to beat. C&D novice hurdle winner who makes handicap debut and is in very good hands to progress. |
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8th (9)  (17/2 +6%)Follow Charlie |
17/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Follow Charlie 17/2, 9/2, good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. May still have more to offer, so not without hope. Two wins at Ayr earlier this year; has to prove himself away from there but not ruled out. |
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9th (1)  (22/1 -120%)City Derby |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) City Derby 22/1, Completed a Cartmel 4-timer in staying handicaps this summer and emerged with credit in finishing placed at Perth/Aintree subsequently. Not seen to best effect at Wetherby last time, so shouldn't be fully dismissed. Below par at Wetherby last time but enjoying a good season otherwise and could bounce back. |
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10th (3)  (11/1 +56%)Kingston Bridge |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kingston Bridge 11/1, Back on the up when scoring at Kelso in April and displayed a willing attitude for latest success there in June. Held form subsequently but may need this after 141 days off. Progressive earlier in year before two below-par runs; needs to return with career best. |
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Now that the penny has dropped for LUNAR CHIEF over hurdles after a success over C&D, Ruth Jefferson's charge is likely to have plenty more to come on his handicap bow. A mark of 113 looks manageable and he may have too much for Forged Well, who bounced back to winning ways with a determined display over shorter here last month. Follow Charlie and Kingston Bridge are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
LUNAR CHIEF opened his account over hurdles here a month ago and his bumper form gives hope for better still, so he takes preference over fellow last-time-out winner Forged Well. Follow Charlie should also give a good account.
Forged Well is a tempting option but the unexposed 6yo YOUNG JACK also has potential at today's trip and gets the nod.
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)  (12/1 +0%)Bretney |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bretney 12/1, Pair of chase wins earlier in the year, latterly making all in the Highland National at Perth (3¾m) in April. Might have needed the run when well held on his Bangor reappearance but he will need to leave that well behind now. Won the 3m6f Highland National in April and may have needed last month's reappearance. |
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2nd (2)  (14/1 -75%)Your Own Story |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Your Own Story 14/1, Runner-up on all 3 outings back from absence in the spring but ran badly back from another break at Carlisle last month. First-time cheekpieces need to help spark a revival. Fine second over 3m7f at Punchestown in May; may have needed last month's comeback run. |
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3rd (12)  (11/1 +31%)Travail D'orfevre |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Travail D'orfevre 11/1, Most consistent last season. Should come on for his Ayr reappearance 6 weeks ago but has done the vast majority of his racing at up to 2½m so his stamina has to be taken on trust over this significantly longer trip. Stays well over 2m4f but takes a huge step up in trip today. |
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4th (10)  (20/1 +20%)Fairlawn Flyer |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fairlawn Flyer 20/1, Won at Cartmel in August 2023 and looked set to coast in at Fontwell the following month only to pull up quickly before 3 out. Absent since. The betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. Returns from long absence but Welsh stable has very healthy 26% strike-rate here. |
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5th (6)  (11/2 +45%)Jet Legs |
11/2(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jet Legs 11/2, Winner of a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter. Probably needed last month's Carlisle reappearance and he's unexposed as a long-distance chaser. Needs considering. Two wins during last season's novice campaign and hinted he may be suited by marathon trip. |
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6th (7)  (33/1 -175%)Haute Estime |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Haute Estime 33/1, Mixed record over fences last season and also well beaten back hurdling on her Ayr reappearance. Remains to be seen whether first-time cheekpieces make the difference. Return to form needed but cheekpieces may help and she's a strong stayer. |
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|PU| (11)  (5/2 +58%)Raceview Road |
5/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Raceview Road 5/2, Multiple Irish point winner who made a winning chase debut over 21.5f here in April. Good placed efforts around 3m on all 3 outings since and leaves this impression this increased stamina test could play to his strengths. Interesting. Lightly raced course winner who stayed on well for second over Carlisle's stiff 3m latest. |
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|PU| (9)  (7/2 +50%)Flower Of Scotland |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Flower Of Scotland 7/2, Won this race in 2022. Her efforts in the last 12 months raise doubts as to whether she's quite the force of old but her handicap mark reflects that and she's entitled to come on for last month's Carlisle reappearance after wind surgery. Yard has an excellent record in this race. It's a long time since she's run well but she's 3-4 here, including a win in this in 2022. |
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|PU| (3)  (9/1 +10%)Pinot Rouge |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pinot Rouge 9/1, Point winner who took well to hurdling last season, winning 3m Doncaster listed in March before fine fourth in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree (3m again) in April. Has made a slightly underwhelming start to her chase career around 2½m this autumn but could prove a different proposition now up in trip. Looked all about stamina over hurdles and she could relish this step up in trip. |
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|PU| (4)  (14/1 -27%)Universal Folly |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Universal Folly 14/1, Multiple winner for Nicky Richards who has steadily got his act together for present yard, his stamina shining through in a well-run race when scoring over 3¼m here in October. Had a few of these rivals behind him when fourth at Carlisle since. Back up in trip. Won in good style over 3m2f here in October; unproven at the trip but not discounted. |
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|PU| (8)  (14/1 +44%)Prince Des Fichaux |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Prince Des Fichaux 14/1, Ended last season with a poor run and has fared no better in 2 comeback outings in recent months. Given a chance by the handicapper but his claims aren't obvious. The trip and the return of blinkers are possible positives, but a big turnaround is needed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
RACEVIEW ROAD has long shaped as though stepping up to an extreme trip could suit, and recent efforts at around three miles here and at Carlisle have confirmed that impression. Keeping on at the finish when placed on each of those outings, George Bewley's charge can land the prize at the main expense of the unexposed Pinot Rouge, who was a Listed winner over hurdles at Doncaster in March. Flower Of Scotland is 7lb lower than when landing this contest in 2022 and is a key player, as are Jet Legs and Universal Folly.
JET LEGS leaves the impression he could really come into his own now tackling a long distance for the first time and gets the vote. Raceview Road is another young chaser who shapes as if an increased stamina test will suit and is second choice. 2022 winner Flower of Scotland is potentially well handicapped and completes the shortlist for a local stable with an excellent record in this race.
The mare PINOT ROUGE showed abundant stamina in 3m novice hurdles last season and looks made for today's test.
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)  (6/1 +8%)Nells Son |
6/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Nells Son 6/1, Consistent sort who sprung a bit of a surprise in a Carlisle graduation event on his reappearance but he might find life tougher back in a handicap off a clear career-high mark. Handicapper has reacted after his graduation chase win, but he's still entitled to respect. |
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2nd (2)  (16/5 -16%)Matata |
16/5(-16%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Matata 16/5, Headstrong sort but he made up into a smart novice chaser last term and he's improved again in handicaps at Cheltenham this autumn, finishing close second on return before going one better 23 days later. Helped by Gunsight Ridge's late departure last time but still much respected off 3 lb higher. Won at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago and there could still be mileage in this front-runner's mark. |
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3rd (1)  (11/2 -22%)Tommy's Oscar |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tommy's Oscar 11/2, Very smart chaser who won over C&D on last year's reappearance. Ended that campaign with a defeat of Traprain Law at the Ayr Scottish National meeting. Shaped as if needing this year's reappearance back here 2 months ago, beaten just over 12 lengths into third. Two-time course winner who reappeared with fair third here and could build on that run. |
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4th (6)  (7/4 +61%)Traprain Law |
7/4(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Traprain Law 7/4, Progressed into a useful chaser last season, including a C&D win, and shaped well when 6¼ lengths third of 4 to Marble Sands in 2½m Carlisle listed event on reappearance, weakening after mistake 2 out. The return to a shorter trip will suit and he remains open to improvement. Two wins during last season's novice campaign and his reappearance performance bodes well. |
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5th (3)  (14/1 +13%)Malystic |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Malystic 14/1, Smart chaser. Ran well when narrowly denied on his C&D reappearance but a poor run at Ascot since needs forgiving. Pulled up at Ascot but has never shone on southern raids; went close over C&D in October. |
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|PU| (5)  (4/1 +11%)Gunsight Ridge |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gunsight Ridge 4/1, Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when landing 2m handicap chase at Perth in April. 2 lengths down and closing on Matata when falling at the last on Cheltenham reappearance. Shouldn't be much between then. Closing on Matata when falling at the final fence at Cheltenham on reappearance; contender. |
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|PU| (7)  (150/1 -275%)Gua Du Large |
150/1(-275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gua Du Large 150/1, Useful at his best in Ireland for Herny de Bromhead but below par this season, including on last month's first run for a new yard. Has plenty to prove in a refitted hood. No return to form on last month's stable debut; 6lb out of the handicap; others preferred. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Malystic had Tommy's Oscar 12 lengths back in third when touched off over track and trip in October, and he could bounce back from being pulled up in a premier handicap at Ascot subsequently. However, MATATA looks the way to go. Nigel Twiston-Davies' six-year-old justified favouritism at Cheltenham and only has a 3lb higher figure to contend with. If he can back that performance up, he could prove very tough to beat. Nells Son is the pick of the remainder.
TRAPRAIN LAW should have more to offer back around 2m and can see off strong southern opposition in the shape of Matata and Gunsight Ridge and keep this valuable prize in Scotland.
The 6yo C&D winner TRAPRAIN LAW could be set for another good campaign and he earns the vote ahead of Gunsight Ridge.
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)  (15/8 +25%)Whistle Stop Tour |
15/8(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Whistle Stop Tour 15/8, Winning Irish pointer who showed fairly useful form over hurdles last season, winning twice. Looked rusty after 7 months off when third of 5 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago and should be sharper for that. Progressive hurdler; likeable chase debut and returning to further should aid his cause. |
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2nd (1)  (11/4 +0%)Dare To Shout |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dare To Shout 11/4, A fairly useful winning hurdler who built on a promising chasing debut when landing a 4-runner contest at Carlisle last month. Open to further improvement so big shout up 4 lb. Progressive and showed a willing attitude to win in a small field at Carlisle; up 4lb. |
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3rd (3)  (16/1 -100%)Coqolino |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Coqolino 16/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2021 but he is knocking on the door, second of 11 in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 57 days ago. In the mix again back up in trip. 0-14 over fences but has steadied the ship with seconds in his last two races. |
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4th (5)  (11/2 +39%)Dream Boy |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dream Boy 11/2, Irish point/hurdles winner who made a winning chase bow at Wetherby on return last month, impressing with his attitude. Disappointed at Carlisle since but type to bounce back. 2 lb out of handicap. Poor last time but his Wetherby win reads quite well. |
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5th (6)  (10/3 +44%)Dunnet Head |
10/3(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dunnet Head 10/3, Bumper/hurdles winner who went close to making a winning return at Carlisle 5 weeks ago. Should make a chaser but is 4 lb out of the handicap. 4lb out of the weights but final hurdle effort was likeable and he's bred to make a chaser. |
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6th (4)  (33/1 -230%)Ozzy Cosmo |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ozzy Cosmo 33/1, Fourth sole start in Irish points and promising start under Rules when landing 12-runner 2m Ayr novice a year ago. Looked beat when falling both starts since, however, so bit to prove now chasing on return. Well handicapped on his winning form over hurdles; had a wind op; he's of interest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Whistle Stop Tour was a shade disappointing when only third as favourite at Ayr last month, although he can't be written off just yet off an unchanged rating. Even so, DARE TO SHOUT looks the more appealing option. The seven-year-old went in by three lengths at Carlisle and has only been put up 4lb, which may not be enough to stop him from completing a double. Dunnet Head is another to note.
DARE TO SHOUT has taken well to fences and looks capable of defying a 4 lb rise for his Carlisle win with further improvement on the cards. Whistle Stop Tour is likely to leave his chase debut effort behind so is feared most.
A tight race with all six holding chances. WHISTLE STOP TOUR warmed to his task on chase debut when a rallying third over shorter.
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