There were 43 Races on Saturday 24th February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 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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(9)  (10/3 +39%)Largy Poet |
10/3(+39%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Largy Poet 10/3, Fetched £85,000 after finishing runner-up on sole point start last spring and bolted up on third run under Rules in an Exeter maiden hurdle (21.6f, heavy) in January. Completely unexposed and for his top yard and he has to be high on the shortlist now pitched into a handicap. Made all for 12l success in Exeter maiden last time; should progress further; respected. |
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1st (5)  (9/2 +68%)Mark Of Gold |
9/2(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mark Of Gold 9/2, Decisive winner of this race 12 months but bids for a reapeat off 7 lb higher in a stronger renewal this time round. Furthermore, he has failed to make an impact both completed starts so far this season. Won this race last year but he's 7lb higher in a stronger field this time. |
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2nd (8)  (11/4 +58%)Joker De Mai |
11/4(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Joker De Mai 11/4, Useful chaser in France and built on his first run for this yard when justifying support in style in an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft). Runner-up under a penalty at Exeter since and this 5-y-o has to enter calculations. Ex-French youngster; disappointing last time but should still have more to offer. |
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3rd (2)  (17/2 +29%)No Ordinary Joe |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) No Ordinary Joe 17/2, Winner of 2m handicap on sole previous visit here in December 2022 and went on to finish a fine second in Martin Pipe at last season's Cheltenham Festival. However, reappearance/chase debut at Newbury was inauspicious and followed that with another low-key display back in this sphere last month. Ran well over 2m4f at last year's Cheltenham Festival; possibilities on that form. |
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4th (10)  (4/1 +64%)Resplendent Grey |
4/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Resplendent Grey 4/1, Bumper winner who landed first 2 starts over hurdles last term and enhanced his form when second in Grade 2 on reappearance at Chepstow. Creditable third in an Aintree handicap (2½m, heavy) last time and he's not without each-way hope. Respectable third at Aintree on Boxing Day; largely consistent; frame possibilities. |
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5th (6)  (25/1 -39%)West To The Bridge |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) West To The Bridge 25/1, Better than ever when winning Sandown handicap last spring and reappearance second at Uttoxeter in October was no backward step. Held when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot next time but step up to 26.5f on deep ground was probably too much of a test and trip/ground here will be more suitable. Veteran who is vulnerable in this warm contest on return from break. |
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6th (12)  (7/2 +71%)Samuel Spade |
7/2(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Samuel Spade 7/2, Two wins in his juvenile season and got his head back in front when stepped up to 19f at Taunton in December. showing a potent turn of foot. However, he came up short over this C&D next time and is likely to again find several too strong. Rather disappointing in the Lanzarote but still isn't fully exposed beyond 2m. |
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7th (11)  (10/1 +0%)Lord Of Cheshire |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Lord Of Cheshire 10/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who was bagging his third win in 19f handicap at Warwick in November. Has followed that with a couple of solid efforts in defeat, latterly in second place when falling at the final flight at Sandown last month. Should make his presence felt if none the worse for that tumble. Only 2l down in second when final-flight faller at Sandown most recently; in the mix. |
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LARGY POET put in a career best when a 12-length winner of a maiden hurdle over an extended 2m5f at Exeter last month. That performance suggests that the Paul Nicholls-trained five-year-old could be hard to beat off a mark of 127 on his handicap bow. Samuel Spade struggled in the Lanzarote over C&D on his most recent outing, but he could make his presence felt at this more realistic level. Joker De Mai and Get A Tonic are also noted.
Chris Gordon saddled the winner of this in 2022 and in SEA INVASION the yard fields an intriguing candidate this time round. The 6-y-o took a step forward when fourth in a maiden here on Boxing Day, form which is working out well (second and third both won since), and he promises to be suited by this stiffer test now pitched into a handicap. Top-weight Pentland Hills will be a big threat if able to build on his encouraging reappearance, while Largy Poet and Joker de Mai are also key players.
Interesting handicap debutants SEA INVASION and Largy Poet head a shortlist that is completed by Joker De Mai.
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)  (10/11 -10%)Kalif Du Berlais |
10/11(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Kalif Du Berlais 10/11, Won a newcomers hurdler at Compiegne in October and followed up in good style on British/stable debut in 6-runner event over C&D 6 weeks ago, quickening clear after 2 out. Sure to go on to better things now stepping up in class. 2-2 including over C&D; must concede weight all round but commands major respect. |
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2nd (3)  (7/2 +13%)Givemefive |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Givemefive 7/2, Fair Flat winner in Ireland who made it 2 from 2 over hurdles in the manner of a useful prospect in 11-runner event at Warwick last month, jumping fluently and galloping on strongly. Open to more progress and big player upped in grade. Has taken well to hurdling, jumping superbly when scoring at Warwick; leading player. |
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3rd (2)  (16/5 +62%)Captain Marvellous |
16/5(+62%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Captain Marvellous 16/5, Masked Marvel gelding who built on his debut promise in no uncertain terms when landing 6-runner contest over C&D in December, hard held. Open to further improvement. Landed odds over C&D in November; this is stronger but he looks to have a big engine. |
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4th (6)  (125/1 -25%)Taritino |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Taritino 125/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Amy Murphy and showed an aptitude for hurdling for new yard at Exeter in November but will surely be outclassed in this grade. Showed something to build on when fourth on hurdling debut but in considerably deeper here. |
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|F| (4)  (9/1 -50%)Peking Opera |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Peking Opera 9/1, Useful performer on Flat for Aidan O'Brien who made a successful debut over hurdles in 7-runner novice at Sandown (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, asserting final 100 yds. This is much tougher but's open to plenty of improvement. Useful on Flat; cosy winner at Sandown on hurdling debut; yet another with serious claims. |
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KALIF DU BERLAIS created a big impression when winning on his UK/stable debut over C&D last month and Paul Nicholls' juvenile merits the utmost respect on the back of that performance, despite having to concede weight all round. Givemefive appears to be a big threat following his 18-length success under a penalty at Warwick. Cases can be made for most of the remainder, but Captain Marvellous is marginally the pick of them.
KALIF DU BERLAIS created an excellent impression when scoring in good style on his UK/stable debut over C&D 6 weeks ago and is fancied to maintain his unbeaten record upped in grade. Givemefive is well worth his place in this company after blowing away the opposition on his most recent outing at Warwick, while Captain Marvellous and Peking Opera shouldn't be overlooked for all that they have something to find on ratings.
In a strong Adonis, KALIF DU BERLAIS has to give his rivals 5lb but he has looked an excellent prospect and may well be up to the task.
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)  (13/8 +35%)Blow Your Wad |
13/8(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Blow Your Wad 13/8, Solid return when second over hurdles in Silver Trophy at Chepstow and built on chase debut promise (behind reopposing Le Patron) when coming out on top in handicap over C&D on Boxing Day. Possibly unsuited by track last time (lost shoe), so fancied to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied. Successful over C&D on Boxing Day, taking Kempton record to 2-2; respected back here. |
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2nd (5)  (5/2 +44%)Tahmuras |
5/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tahmuras 5/2, Created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown. Cast aside a tame chase debut when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Aintree on Boxing Day and similar form when runner-up at Exeter since. Lots to like given yard's record in this. Looks another strong Pendil contender for Paul Nicholls, who has won this race 13 times. |
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3rd (2)  (9/2 +10%)Pembroke |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pembroke 9/2, Useful chaser who walked over here in November and emerged as only finisher under gruelling conditions in 4-runner Aintree novice chase. Seemed to run his best race without landing a blow when 8 lengths third of 5 to Jpr One in similar event at Lingfield last month and now heads up in trip. Ran well at the weights in similar event at Lingfield last month; may rate higher still. |
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4th (4)  (16/1 +0%)Soul Icon |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Soul Icon 16/1, Real success story in handicap hurdles, adding another victory to his tally on return at Fontwell (19.2f) in October. Back in a hood for his chasing debut and probably would have won but for departing late on but never really competitive in Wayward Lad here over Christmas. Others preferred. Even though rating has increased a touch, still has the worst chance at the weights. |
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|PU| (6)  (9/2 -13%)Arclight |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Arclight 9/2, Fairly useful form when winning her first 2 starts over hurdles. Much better over fences, however, again jumping fluently when making it 3 from 3 in this sphere in a listed contest at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) last time. Steps up in grade but likely to have even more to offer for her top yard. Improving mare who is 3-3 over fences and 2-2 at Kempton; interesting back against males. |
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TAHMURAS may have been a beaten favourite on his most recent start at Exeter, but he was giving a useful rival 5lb on that occasion and he gets a tentative nod in this wide-open event. Arclight is unbeaten in three starts over fences and Nicky Henderson's mare should not be underestimated. Le Patron is more than capable of going well if leaving his disappointing Scilly Isles run behind him, while similar comments apply to Pembroke and Blow Your Wad.
Paul Nicholls recorded a third consecutive win (and a thirteenth overall) when taking this with Solo last year and he can enhance that record further with TAHMURAS, who left his chasing debut effort well behind when scoring at Aintree on Boxing Day and confirmed that improvement when finishing runner-up at Exeter next time. Grade 1 winner Le Patron rates as an obvious danger, while Arclight, who is unbeaten in 3 starts over fences, adds another layer of intrigue to an open-looking Grade 2.
The combination of cheekpieces and return to Kempton hands the percentage call to BLOW YOUR WAD. Second choice is Tahmuras.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (13/8 -8%)Lump Sum |
13/8(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lump Sum 13/8, Impressive when making it 2-2 over hurdles in 2m Wincanton novice and took his form up another level when runner-up in Rossington Main at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 28 days ago, deserving extra credit given he was not ideally placed. The one to beat with more still to offer. Ran well in Grade 2 at Doncaster last month; improving and has the best chance on ratings. |
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2nd (3)  (5/2 +25%)Fiercely Proud |
5/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fiercely Proud 5/2, Dual bumper winner who looked a useful prospect when making it 2 from 2 over hurdles at Taunton in December. Very good third of 5 in Rossington Main at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly for his in-form handler. Good third in similar event at Doncaster last time and ties in with Lump Sum on that form. |
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3rd (5)  (12/1 +40%)Idy Wood |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Idy Wood 12/1, Bumper winner who looked right back on song when readily doubling his hurdles tally in 2m4f novice at Plumpton 33 days ago. Holds solid form claims. Justified favouritism at Plumpton last month; has Grade 2 form; could go well. |
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4th (4)  (15/2 +53%)Helnwein |
15/2(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Helnwein 15/2, Useful bumper winner who made a successful switch to hurdling at Warwick before posting an excellent second of 3 in listed hurdle at Sandown (16f, heavy) 77 days ago. This demands more but he's open to further improvement. Remains unexposed and has gained both wins when fresh; interesting back from layoff. |
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5th (1)  (11/2 +15%)Panjari |
11/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Panjari 11/2, Useful on Flat in Germany and has been quick in getting the hang of hurdling, cheekpieces fitted when readily landing 6-runner novice at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. This is tougher but he's in excellent hands and can't be discounted. Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh three weeks ago; may have more to offer. |
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6th (8)  (11/1 +45%)Williethebuilder |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Williethebuilder 11/1, Looked a good prospect when making a winning start over hurdles for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m) in September before running well in better company at Cheltenham next 2 outings. Disappointed at Musselburgh on most recent start but sort to bounce back. Disappointing last time but consistent otherwise this term and may bounce back. |
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The Ben Pauling yard can do little wrong at present and FIERCELY PROUD should be well suited by this test, having shown plenty of pace at Doncaster last month before fading into third. He can overturn form with Lump Sum (second), whose jumping can still be brushed up on, which is a worry on a sharp track like this. Panjari made a fine impression at Musselburgh, while Secret Squirrel must also be considered on the drop in trip.
None of these can be ruled out but LUMP SUM has improved a chunk with each of his three hurdling runs and is taken to quickly resume winning ways on the back of an excellent second in Doncaster's Rossington Main. Ben Pauling's Fiercely Proud came in a place behind Sam Thomas' improver that day and rates the main threat, although the likes of Panjari, Idy Wood and Secret Squirrel need factoring into this cracking Grade 2 too.
The rematch between Lump Sum and Fiercely Proud looks tight. SECRET SQUIRREL and Helnwein are interesting alternatives.
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 (7)  (15/2 -15%)Forward Plan |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Forward Plan 15/2, Progressive chaser who won over 3m at Doncaster in December and improved again when only narrowly denied in the competitive Great Yorkshire back there 6 weeks later. Remains of interest up 4 lb and completes a strong in this for the Anthony Honeyball yard. Went very close in major handicap at Doncaster last month; generally progressive. |
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2nd (2)  (28/1 -133%)Al Dancer |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Al Dancer 28/1, Winner of the Grand Sefton at Aintree last season and added to tally in 19.5f Chepstow handicap on return in October. Creditable third in Old Roan at Aintree next time but wasn't at his best when filling the same position at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Represents last year's winning connections. Yet to win beyond 2m5f; pulled up in this race three years ago; something to prove. |
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3rd (8)  (4/1 +67%)Bowtogreatness |
4/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bowtogreatness 4/1, Dual novice hurdle winner and better form in defeat over fences last season, including runner-up in valuable handicap at Aintree final start. Better effort this term when fifth of 12 at Cheltenham (20.5f) 4 weeks ago and his yard's flying form in February provides hope he can step forward again. 0-8 over fences but has a good chance judged on Aintree effort last April. |
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4th (5)  (15/2 -50%)Flegmatik |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flegmatik 15/2, Snapped a near 2-year losing run when gaining the third Kempton chase success of his career over this trip 6 weeks ago. 3 lb higher in a stronger race now but his record here affords him respect (second in this last year). Last-time-out win took his Kempton record to 3-6; close second in this race last year. |
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5th (1)  (14/1 +58%)Sam Brown |
14/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sam Brown 14/1, Not at his best on first 2 outings this term but benefited from a step back up in trip (as well as a first-time visor) when winning veterans' series final at Warwick (3m, soft) in January. Fared as well as could be expected when fourth in Grade 2 Denman at Newbury since. Won the big prize for veterans on penultimate start; this looks a harder task. |
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6th (11)  (22/1 +12%)Unanswered Prayers |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Unanswered Prayers 22/1, Made a winning chase debut at Cheltenham in November 2022. Running well when twice departing at the final fence at Ascot this season but his 19 lengths fifth to Tweed Skirt over C&D at the Christmas meeting was a below-par effort. Has undergone wind surgery since. Had wind surgery since last run; yard is in good form; could go well. |
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7th (9)  (10/1 -43%)Lord Baddesley |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lord Baddesley 10/1, Won over hurdles/fences at Plumpton last season. Improved when second of 8 over 22.5f at Newbury in December. Tackles 3m for the first time now. Good second upped to 2m6f at Newbury last time out, shaping as if 3m will suit; respected. |
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8th (10)  (8/1 +33%)Killer Kane |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Killer Kane 8/1, C&D winner last February before finishing fifth in this race. Best effort this season when third of 7 over C&D 15 days ago. No reason why he won't give his running but a couple of others look better handicapped. Suited by Kempton but was beaten about 18l off this mark in this race 12 months ago. |
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9th (12)  (28/1 -12%)Cap Du Nord |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Cap Du Nord 28/1, Grand servant to connections, including a win in this in 2022, but he's very hard to fancy on recent efforts. 8 lb out of the handicap. Won this contest in 2022 but recent form leaves something to be desired. |
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|F| (6)  (4/1 +60%)Blackjack Magic |
4/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Blackjack Magic 4/1, Continued his progress when landing the Badger Beer on his Wincanton reappearance in November. Much better than the result when fifth of 8 at Sandown 3 weeks ago, every chance when bad mistake 2 out. Has first-time blinkers added to his tongue tie now. It's likely he's still on a good mark. Disappointing last time but may rebound provided he takes well to first-time blinkers. |
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10th (3)  (15/2 +25%)Il Ridoto |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Il Ridoto 15/2, Has added to his good Cheltenham record with placed efforts in 3 very competitive handicaps this winter. Consistent type from top stable but isn't certain to benefit from the step up to 3m. Has good form over 2m4f at Cheltenham; goes into unknown territory in this scenario. |
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|PU| (4)  (12/1 -85%)Tweed Skirt |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tweed Skirt 12/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has shown improved form switched to fences, winning back-to-back handicaps last season before resuming her progress when scoring decisively over C&D in December. Creditable third in a 3m Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Doncaster since. Has a record of 2-2 in Kempton handicaps and is unexposed at 3m; interesting back here. |
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A comfortable winner over C&D last month and narrowly denied in this contest last year off 5lb lower, FLEGMATIK must hold strong claims of going one better. Soft ground may not be ideal, but his form stands up and he is narrowly preferred to Lord Baddesley, who looks to have been saved for this since a strong runner-up effort at Newbury in December. Denied by the narrowest of margins in the Great Yorkshire at Doncaster, Forward Plan is another to note, along with the classy Il Ridoto going up in trip, and dual course winner Tweed Skirt.
BLACKJACK MAGIC has shown enough the last twice to think he's still on a good mark if he can eliminate late jumping errors and can lead home an Anthony Honeyball 1-2 ahead of Great Yorkshire runner-up Forward Plan. Ben Pauling has his team in flying form and Bowtogreatness could also have a big say having shaped as if coming to hand when fifth in the traditionally-strong Timeform novice handicap at Cheltenham last month.
Preference is for LORD BADDESLEY (nap), who promises to be suited by going up further in distance. Tweed Skirt 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 (3)  (10/1 +0%)Golden Son |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Golden Son 10/1, Smart juvenile hurdler in France and, after 19 months off, shaped encouragingly when runner-up on his stable debut in novice chase at Warwick in November. Pulled up both subsequent starts but it's far too soon to write this 6-y-o off and perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will work the oracle. Made a promising British debut but pulled up both starts since; now has cheekpieces. |
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2nd (6)  (13/2 -44%)Heltenham |
13/2(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Heltenham 13/2, Improved markedly for the switch to chasing last term, completing the hat-trick at Newbury in March. Hurdles winner on return at Wetherby and while he has followed that with a couple of low-key efforts, this 7-y-o could easily bounce back with a bold show. Won 3 handicap chases in a row at about 2m4f last term but now needs to turn things around. |
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3rd (8)  (10/1 +0%)Champagne Mystery |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Champagne Mystery 10/1, Campaigned exclusively in France in recent years, prior to finishing fifth of 13 in a strong Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) handicap on first start since rejoining Tom George. Down 2 lb and holds good claims. Back to Britain for 50-1 fifth of 13 in warm race at Cheltenham but he is 1-16 over fences. |
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4th (4)  (13/2 -63%)Grandads Cottage |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Grandads Cottage 13/2, Irish point/hurdles winner who made an excellent start over fences last season, scoring twice at around 19.5f. Added to his tally in a first-time tongue strap (retained here) at Leicester in January but this is more demanding up 5 lb. Low-mileage 9yo; hit a new high when winning under a 7lb claimer at Leicester (2m4f, soft). |
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5th (7)  (11/8 +45%)Pepe Le Moko |
11/8(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Pepe Le Moko 11/8, Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but has taken very well to fences, making it 2-3 in this sphere when running out the impressive winner of a C&D handicap last time. 9 lb higher now but he may well have more to offer. Bounded 14l clear in a five-runner C&D race last time; up 9lb but looked one to follow. |
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|U| (5)  (10/3 +67%)Gustavian |
10/3(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gustavian 10/3, Sole win from 13 starts over fences was registered in a 3-runner Exeter handicap last February. Largely respectable efforts this season, most recently finishing sixth of 14 in a valuable race over hurdles at Sandown (23.4f, good to soft). By no means a forlorn hope. Sole win from 13 chases came in a three-runner race last February; edging down the weights. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY ran with promise when fifth at Cheltenham on his return to UK soil and, easing 2lb in the handicap, he may represent value in what appears a competitive affair. Heltenham looked a progressive chaser with a bright future when notching three victories last season, but he hasn't quite kicked on as expected and needs to bounce back from a couple of subdued efforts. Impressive last-time-out C&D winner Pepe Le Moko warrants consideration, despite a 9lb rise.
This is tougher than the C&D handicap PEPE LE MOKO landed last time and he has a 9 lb higher mark to contend with, but he looks a chaser going places and is taken to strike again. Champagne Mystery is feared most on the back of his admirable effort in a big Cheltenham handicap, while Heltenham is also accorded respect and Golden Son is not one to write off just yet.
Clear preference is for PEPE LE MOKO and Grandads Cottage, who both finished so firmly on top last time out.
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 (7)  (40/1 -21%)Thistle Be The One |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Thistle Be The One 40/1, £28,000 3-y-o, £7,500 4-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including winning hurdler/useful chaser Irish Thistle. Failed to beat a rival both starts in points (latest May 2023). Made frame in two points in first half of 2023 but was last of the finishers each time. |
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2nd (12)  (11/1 +67%)West Hill Verde |
11/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) West Hill Verde 11/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Planteur gelding. Half-brother to 10.5f-1½m winner in France Frame. Dam placed at 9f/1¼m in France. Yard has modest overall strike-rate in bumpers but 2-11 this term; not ruled out on debut. |
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3rd (8)  (7/2 +50%)Woodland Park |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Woodland Park 7/2, €110,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to fair hurdler/chaser Some Dove, and half-brother to bumper winner/useful 19f/2½m hurdle winner The West Awaits. One to note for a stable with a good record in this sphere. 110,000euros 3yo; in-form stable has excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list. |
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4th (11)  (6/1 +50%)The Ron Do Ron |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) The Ron Do Ron 6/1, Golden Horn gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including modest hurdler Alramz, stays 2¾m. Dam 1½m winner. Yard have enjoyed plenty of success in this sphere so worth noting if market vibes are positive. Flat-bred newcomer from leading dual-purpose yard; well worth a market check. |
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5th (5)  (15/8 -7%)Roman Roy |
15/8(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Roman Roy 15/8, Tongue strap on, second of 17 in bumper (11/2) at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on NH debut 105 days ago. Could step forward from that and sets a good standard. Beat all bar the favourite in 17-runner race at Wincanton; could go one better. |
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6th (2)  (6/1 +40%)Chesh |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chesh 6/1, £140,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fair 2¾m hurdle winner Cardamon Hill. Cost plenty and stable is capable of getting one ready, so not without hope. Big-money purchase and represents a yard that does well in bumpers; has to be respected. |
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7th (10)  (5/1 +50%)Mythical Moon |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mythical Moon 5/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Gitche Gumee. Notable newcomer on paper. £42,000 yearling; very plausible on pedigree; yard 12% in bumpers in recent seasons. |
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8th (14)  (50/1 +0%)Red Rocks Lady |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Red Rocks Lady 50/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam (h77), maiden hurdler, 1m/8.6f winner on Flat. Yard not renowned for debut winners but bred to have enough speed. By Kayf Tara; dam 1m/8.6f AW 2yo winner/poor maiden hurdler; other newcomers appeal more. |
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9th (6)  (150/1 -200%)Telenn D'annain |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Telenn D'annain 150/1, Showed nothing at Newton Abbot 8 months ago and looks set for another struggle. Tailed-off last of six at Newton Abbot last summer; needs to have improved significantly. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
ROMAN ROY shaped with promise when second in a Wincanton bumper and with that experience under his belt, he can make a bold bid to go one place better for his top stable. Point-to-point winner Oak Grove posted an encouraging fifth-placed finish at Ascot and he may prove the main danger, although any positivity in the market for newcomer Mythical Moon should be noted.
Several notable newcomers but they'll all have a job getting the better of ROMAN ROY, who made a bright start when runner-up at Wincanton on debut. Oak Grove also shaped with promise first time out and Country Mile is an interesting recruit from points.
Chesh is an interesting newcomer but top of the list is ROMAN ROY who ran a race full of promise on debut and can go one better.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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