There were 43 Races on Friday 27th December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Kempton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (15/2 +32%)Knight Templar |
15/2(+32%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Knight Templar 15/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), recorded hat-trick for this yard in second half of 2024. Flattered by proximity to comfortable winner in 3-runner affair at Huntingdon on his recent hurdling debut but may do better. Record of 3-4 on Flat for current stable; not disgraced at Huntingdon on hurdles debut. |
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2nd (3)  (17/2 +15%)Lucky Bere |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lucky Bere 17/2, Fair on the Flat (successful twice at 1½m in the spring) in France and showed promise sent hurdling after 7 months off when second in 8-runner event over C&D 31 days ago, considerately handled. Entitled to do better. Two wins on Flat in France; ran encouragingly at this course on hurdles debut; respected. |
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3rd (6)  (13/8 +54%)Risk It All |
13/8(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Risk It All 13/8, Easy 6-length winner of 2m minor event at Nort-sur-Erdre, only outing on Flat for Elisabeth Allaire. Needs a market check now setting out over hurdles for Gary & Josh Moore. Recorded a 6l success on sole Flat outing in France; brings potential to this sphere. |
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4th (5)  (5/1 -300%)Nardaran |
5/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Nardaran 5/1, Showed fair form when third in 1½m newcomers race at Saint-Cloud only outing on Flat. Left Francis-Henri Graffard €135,000 in July. Interesting hurdling debutant. Third in Flat maiden in France; mentioned favourably in Stable Tour; potentially useful. |
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5th (1)  (7/2 +42%)Inappropriate |
7/2(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Inappropriate 7/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) and thriving in the autumn, made a smooth transition to hurdling when coming from last to first in a steadily-run race at Newcastle (16.2f) last month. Open to improvement. Steadily progressive on Flat this year; won well at Newcastle on the switch to hurdles. |
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6th (4)  (10/1 -100%)Midnight Rumble |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Midnight Rumble 10/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), successful once in 2024, below form last time. In the right hands do well over hurdles, so must enter calculations. Fairly useful on Flat; looks the type to do well in juvenile hurdles; interesting. |
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7th (7)  (25/1 +0%)Kinetic |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kinetic 25/1, Scored 4 times around 1m4f on the level during the summer, showing fairly useful form, but isn't an obvious hurdler on looks and ran to just a modest level first time up at Newbury last week. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this sphere. Modest and never-dangerous fourth at Newbury, albeit with soft ground possibly not ideal. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Nardaran was purchased for 135,000 euros following his debut effort on the Flat when third at Saint-Cloud and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the son of Waldgeist proved to be a useful recruit to this discipline. Inappropriate made a winning start to his hurdling career at Newcastle, but the form can be questioned and the vote, therefore, goes to RISK IT ALL. The yard boasts a fine record with juveniles and this doesn't look to be the strongest of renewals on paper.
Paul Nicholls took this race in 2021 with Iceo and NARDARAN could be another good prospect for the yard having changed hands for €135,000 in July after showing promise on his sole outing on the Flat. He gets the nod ahead of Inappropriate, who created a good impression in coming from last to first in a steadily-run race at Newcastle on his hurdling debut. Midnight Rumble is in good hands and is also of interest.
Potentially useful recruit NARDARAN is taken to enhance the excellent record of hurdles/British debutants 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 (2)  (7/2 +36%)Della Casa Lunga |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Della Casa Lunga 7/2, Back-to-back handicap winner at Ludlow in February before being found out in a warmer race at Punchestown in May. Almost certainly needed the run at Bangor on reappearance and filled the position he was entitled to when second in listed company here a month ago. Since had a breathing op. Listed runner-up here last month and she's firmly in calculations now back in a handicap. |
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2nd (8)  (11/1 +21%)Holly Hartingo |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Holly Hartingo 11/1, Bounced back to her best to win a 15-runner Chepstow handicap in October (19.5f). That race worked out quite well and up 5 lb, she gave a pretty good account of herself when third over same C&D a month ago. 4 lb out of the weights. Ran well when fifth in this last year and she arrives in good form; not ruled out. |
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3rd (5)  (4/1 +64%)Royale Margaux |
4/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Royale Margaux 4/1, Prolific in France but 0-13 for this yard. Last couple of runs have been more encouraging though, finishing with running left having met trouble at Cheltenham a fortnight ago. One to consider. Running well in defeat of late and the step back up in trip looks the right move. |
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4th (1)  (12/1 -41%)West Balboa |
12/1(-41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) West Balboa 12/1, Very useful winning hurdler. Sent chasing this term and almost unseated rider last when fourth at Worcester before considerately handled when fifth at Bangor. Also disappointing in listed company returned to timber a fortnight ago but he's on a tempting mark on pick if his form. Good case can be made on April's third at Aintree but she hasn't shone this season. |
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4th (7)  (25/1 -25%)Looking As You Are |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Looking As You Are 25/1, Runner-up 3 times in bumpers and struck in maiden/novice hurdles around 21f in the spring. May have needed the run on last month's reappearance/handicap debut but she'll need to leave that effort well behind. 3 lb out if the weights. Two novice wins last season but needs to improve upon last month's handicap debut. |
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6th (9)  (9/1 +44%)Fortuna Ligna |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fortuna Ligna 9/1, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and back at that sort of level when third at Ascot a month ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and no easy task from out of the handicap. Ran well when fourth in this last year but she's 6lb out of the handicap today. |
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7th (6)  (3/1 +33%)Larchmont Lass |
3/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Larchmont Lass 3/1, Returned from wind surgery to land a 21f Wincanton handicap on last month's reappearance. Held back by a couple of errors when third at Sandown 3 weeks ago but she remains unexposed and the return to 3m looks worth exploring. Hood left off. Reappeared with a win at Wincanton and could build on her last-time-out third at Sandown. |
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|PU| (3)  (5/1 +9%)Pawapuri |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pawapuri 5/1, Useful 11f Flat winner for William Haggas who landed a maiden and a novice at up to 18.9f around this time last year. Sound second back on the level at Salisbury in May and while she was well behind Della Casa Lunga here last time, that was her first run in 6 months. Up in trip. Won Listed mares' novice hurdle last December; may have needed last month's run here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
DELLA CASA LUNGA improved plenty from her return at Bangor with a decent second here in Listed company last time, and the step back up in trip may see the six-year-old get back to winning ways. Pawapuri shaped in need of her reappearance when a place behind the selection here and is unexposed stepping up in distance. Royale Margaux may represent some each-way value.
The presence of WEST BALBOA keeps a trio of these out of the handicap and while she hasn't been at her best this term (started out over fences) she can call upon plenty of very solid form in better races than this. She therefore receives the vote in favour of Royale Margaux and Larchmont Lass.
The in-form ROYALE MARGAUX could be favoured by the step up in trip and is the selection ahead of Della Casa Lunga.
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)  (8/13 +51%)Sir Gino |
8/13(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sir Gino 8/13, Strong-travelling 4-y-o maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles with a facile success in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good) last month. A chaser on looks and the sky could well be the limit for him now switched to fences. Unbeaten; won on this card last year; Ballyburn's stiffest test yet if he takes to chasing. |
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2nd (1)  (7/4 +100%)Ballyburn |
7/4(+100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballyburn 7/4, Developed into last season's leading novice hurdler, recording hat-trick of Grade 1s at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Punchestown. Jumped accurately when producing a near-flawless chase debut at the last-named course last month and he's a most-exciting chasing prospect. Top novice hurdler and his sketchy jumping on chasing debut is the only quibble. |
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3rd (2)  (100/1 +0%)Brookie |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Brookie 100/1, Useful sort over hurdles and found improvement when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Sandown (15.4f, good, 11/2) on his debut over fences in November. Not in same form at Newbury since and he's surely out of his depth against such exciting opposition. Winning start over fences, but ran flat last time and a huge step up is required. |
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|F| (3)  (12/1 +14%)Rubaud |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rubaud 12/1, Made up into a smart hurdler last term and even better in 2 starts since returning to action in October, latterly landing the Elite Hurdle for the second year running at Wincanton (15.2f, good). A notch below Ballyburn and Sir Gino in that sphere, so may have his work cut out on chase bow. Prolific winning hurdler, including here; plenty on with the big two on chasing debut. |
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Two of the brightest prospects in the division clash with Ballyburn and SIR GINO taking centre stage. Willie Mullins takes the unusual approach to send a top-notch novice prospect over before Cheltenham and Ballyburn's chasing debut at Punchestown was safe without being spectacular. The return to the minimum distance against a rival in the calibre of Sir Gino will need him to be a lot sharper in the jumping department and Nicky Henderson's four-year-old, already a comfortable winner of the Fighting Fifth this season, has reportedly schooled very well over fences. Rubaud looks booked for third.
A mouthwatering clash between perhaps the most exciting horses on either side of the Irish Sea, with narrow preference on this occasion given to BALLYBURN, who produced a near-faultless display sent chasing at Punchestown last month, though Sir Gino is almost certainly the most formidable rival he'll have faced in any sphere to date and Nicky Henderson's Fighting Fifth winner should prove top-class now making the switch to chasing. Rubaud, a horse of some talent himself, can finish third.
The chase experience BALLYBURN gained at Punchestown gives him the edge over Sir Gino in a truly heavyweight clash.
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)  (16/1 -14%)Soul Icon |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Soul Icon 16/1, Multiple winner over hurdles who filled runners-up spot for fifth consecutive time over fences in Wincanton Grade 2 in November. Up against it when last of 4 in Grade 1 company at Sandown (15.5f) 3 weeks ago and no surprise to see him give a good account despite operating from out of the weights. Held form well until his most recent start; plenty on from 4lb out of the weights. |
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2nd (1)  (7/2 +0%)Edwardstone |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Edwardstone 7/2, Classy chaser who won Grade 2 Game Spirit at Newbury (16.4f) in February. Creditable third on return in Shloer Chase in November and yet to be asked for his effort when falling 4 out behind Jonbon in Tingle Creek 3 weeks ago. Respected having just his second handicap start in this sphere. Has struggled against the very best in his division; claims on last season's form. |
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3rd (3)  (2/1 +20%)Martator |
2/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Martator 2/1, Upwardly-mobile handicap chaser who brought up the 5-timer with plenty to spare in 8-runner Ascot handicap (16.7f) 5 weeks ago, travelling powerfully and clear last. Handicapper applies further pressure but feasible to think he could well be up to the task. Big shout. On a six-timer and another clear personal best last time; has a big shout in current form. |
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4th (7)  (33/1 +0%)Traprain Law |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Traprain Law 33/1, Progressed into a useful chaser last season, his second victory coming at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) in February. Shaped up well when third at 7 months off at Carlisle (20f) in November so shade disappointing he failed to see things out when fourth at Kelso latest. This tougher again. Dual heavy-ground winner last season; yet to catch light this time around. |
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5th (4)  (15/2 +32%)Editeur Du Gite |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Editeur Du Gite 15/2, Bold-jumping front runner who landed C&D Desert Orchid Chase for second consecutive season 12 months ago. Not been in anything like the same form in 5 subsequent runs but fallen plenty in weights if return to this venue/drop back in trip sparks a revival. Won this race last year after a similarly quiet build-up; market check advised. |
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|F| (2)  (5/1 -82%)Boothill |
5/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Boothill 5/1, C&D Grade 2 winner 2 years ago who landed back-to-back Ascot handicaps (16.7f) last winter. Fell on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter but returned (following wind op) with a good second behind Jonbon in Shloer Chase at Cheltenham (15.9f) 6 weeks ago. One to consider back in handicaps. This is more his level than facing Jonbon but handicapper has him where he wants him. |
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|PU| (8)  (4/1 +53%)Sans Bruit |
4/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sans Bruit 4/1, Ex-French gelding who ran out a fine winner of the Red Rum Handicap at Aintree in April. Showed all his usual zip when third on return in the Haldon Gold Cup and not disgraced when filling same spot behind Martator in handicap chase at Ascot (16.8f) 34 days ago. Each-way claims. Red Rum winner in the spring and remains more open to improvement than most of these. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Boothill (second) got the better of Edwardstone (third) when the pair met in the Shloer chase at Cheltenham last month, and the former can confirm his superiority over that rival once again. That said, MARTATOR is fancied to come out on top. Venetia Williams' seven-year-old impressed when scoring comfortably over 2m1f at Ascot latest and there is no telling where his ceiling may be at this stage.
MARTATOR showed no signs of his progression coming to a halt when bringing up the 5-timer in fine style at Ascot 5 weeks ago and, despite the handicapper applying further pressure, Venetia Williams' 7-y-o could well be up the task. Edwardstone, having a rare crack in a handicap in this sphere, and Boothill head up the dangers, with Editeur du Gite another not dismissed lightly returned to this C&D from a much-reduced mark.
It is hard to see MARTATOR (nap) being far away, with Sans Bruit the danger. Look out for money for Editeur Du Gite.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (10/1 +38%)Beachcomber |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Beachcomber 10/1, Dual 25f hurdles winner who stepped up on his chasing debut form when runner-up at Exeter last month. Had cheekpieces on but found his jumping failing to pass muster at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) just under a fortnight ago. More severe headgear enlisted (first-time blinkers). Two 3m1f hurdle wins but he can look awkward and brings mixed chase form this winter. |
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2nd (5)  (11/4 +8%)Frero Banbou |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Frero Banbou 11/4, Tumbled in the weights and ended a long losing run for a stable that's quickly resumed its habit of landing big handicap chases in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) last month, jumping well over the longest trip he'd faced. Remains well handicapped after a 7 lb rise, so can go in again. Right down weights when suited by new 2m7f trip latest; back up 7lb but still well treated. |
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3rd (6)  (9/1 +36%)Golden Son |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Golden Son 9/1, Got off the mark over fences at this track in February and running well in blinkers when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, good) in April. Had a wind op but added to a decidedly patchy record back from 7 months off at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) recently so not one to trust. Good win over 2m4f here (soft) in February but he blows hot and cold; risky. |
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4th (10)  (13/2 -63%)Dreaming Blue |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dreaming Blue 13/2, Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare at Fontwell in March and followed up back there 3 weeks later. Good third of 4 at Wincanton on return and back to winning ways reverted to front-running tactics at Ludlow (25.6f, soft) earlier this month. 3 lb higher and should be in the mix. Steady progress over fences; convincing over 3m1f latest; up in grade; can inch higher. |
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5th (8)  (16/1 -100%)Weveallbeencaught |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Weveallbeencaught 16/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Fantastic start in novices at Worcester and Cheltenham (handicap) for new yard this autumn but found the effort of trying to go the gallop in a tougher environment from out of the weights all too much at latter track last time. 0-8 over fences but has shown enough over 3m and 2m4f to put him in this picture. |
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6th (3)  (7/2 +56%)Highstakesplayer |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Highstakesplayer 7/2, Likeable sort who notched his fourth success over fences at this C&D in April. Solid reappearance when second at Ascot but just like last season, he went backwards from that when well held at Newbury (22.4f, good to soft) subsequently. No surprise to see him get back on the up. 2-2 over C&D; solid form when 2nd at Ascot in November but lesser run since. |
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7th (2)  (20/1 -25%)Jet Plane |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jet Plane 20/1, Gained a fourth victory of 2023/24 in comfortable style at Market Rasen (19f) in April. Gave his all after 6 months off when third at Wetherby in October but was last of those still going when unseating his rider 3 out at Newcastle (23.4f, good) last month. Others more compelling. Five chase wins at up to 3m2f; below par latest; conditions may be quicker than ideal. |
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8th (1)  (20/1 -25%)Kitty's Light |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Kitty's Light 20/1, Scottish National hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term. Well held all 3 runs so far this season, though, and it could be that his campaign is again being fine-tuned around another trip to Aintree during the spring. Excellent stayer; ran well over C&D in 2022 but needs further now; regular aids left off. |
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9th (4)  (6/1 +57%)Slipway |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Slipway 6/1, Strong stayer who dispelled a couple of low-key efforts when resuming winning ways over C&D in March. Just a creditable return/cross-country debut when fifth at Cheltenham last month and probably found the race coming too soon when well held at Ascot (29.4f, good to soft) 8 days later. Has more peaks than troughs but was a good winner on sole C&D start in April. |
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10th (7)  (25/1 -25%)Deise Aba |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Deise Aba 25/1, Useful but unpredictable chaser for Philip Hobbs. Successful in 4 of 6 starts in points since. Sold from Francesca Poste £10,000 in May and decent start for this yard when just failing at Wincanton in October. Showed up well for a long way at Cheltenham since, so not without each-way hope. Capable over 3m in his prime; good start for new yard in October; less convincing since. |
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|PU| (11)  (14/1 -17%)Bass Rock |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Bass Rock 14/1, Useful chase/hurdles winner at his best but struggled for form over fences last season for Sandy Thomson and offered little on yard bow in 2m4f Cheltenham handicap hurdle in October. Showed the benefit of that comeback when third at Ludlow earlier in the month but likely to struggle in this. Long spell of mediocre form; recent Ludlow 3rd was better; may come on again. |
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FRERO BANBOU stripped fitter for his reappearance sixth in the Grand Sefton at Aintree when running out a ready winner of a hot handicap chase at Newcastle most recently. That form has a strong look to it and the suspicion is that a 7lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Dreaming Blue impressed when making all over an extended 3m1f at Ludlow earlier this month and another bold bid off 3lb higher looks assured, while C&D winner Highstakesplayer is also noteworthy.
FRERO BANBOU added another big-race success to Venetia Williams' CV in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle last month and, remaining with handicapping scope even judged on last season's form, he's likely to prove a tough nut to crack. Dreaming Blue made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Ludlow recently, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Highstakesplayer and Weveallbeencaught taken to fight out minor honours.
Although FRERO BANBOU has been hard to place in recent times he was well suited by the step up to nearly 3m last time and can follow up.
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)  (7/1 +50%)Ooh Betty |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ooh Betty 7/1, Useful mare who had a breathing operation prior to making a successful reappearance in 7-runner handicap at Sandown (2m) before disappointing in stronger race at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. This is another competitive event and she's likely to find a couple too good here. Well held last time but won at Sandown earlier in November and is usually consistent. |
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2nd (8)  (20/1 -43%)Big Boy Bobby |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Big Boy Bobby 20/1, Ran well here when second in 2022 but things haven't gone to plan since, pulled up at Fakenham (though shaped okay) before disappointing at Haydock 20 months ago. His best form over hurdles has come at right-handed tracks so he's not dismissed from out of the handicap and is worth a market check. Went close in this race two years ago but now badly lacks recent match practice. |
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3rd (4)  (14/1 +30%)Glory And Fortune |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Glory And Fortune 14/1, Another former Betfair Hurdle winner. Lost his way in spring 2023, well-held fifth of 8 (hooded) in 2m Kempton listed race on comeback and failed to build on that in a weaker race (hood removed) when fifth at Wetherby (16f) 41 days ago. No hood again and tough ask in a much stronger contest today. Could prove resurgent off this reduced mark and with Cameron Iles taking off 7lb. |
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4th (1)  (11/1 -100%)Hansard |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hansard 11/1, Smart hurdler who landed the Gerry Feilden at Newbury in December. Decent fifth in stronger contest at Ascot (15.7f, good) later that month, travelled well and not ideally placed the way the race unfolded, ran on. Market should give some clues and is respected if ready to roll on his comeback. Won last season's Gerry Feilden and could still have further progress in him; interesting. |
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5th (5)  (6/4 +20%)Willmount |
6/4(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Willmount 6/4, Expensive pointer created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts under Rules. Pulled up in Grade 1 Challow (20f soft) in December 2023 and was easy to back on return from a year off. falling 3 out (14 days ago) having raced enthusiastically. Would be a huge player if back to his best. Fell on reappearance; impressive in his only completed start over hurdles; not written off. |
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6th (3)  (4/1 +0%)Aucunrisque |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Aucunrisque 4/1, Betfair Hurdle winner in 2023. Twice third in 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Cheltenham this autumn, before improved effort when landing a decent Ascot handicap (15.7f, good) 35 days ago, ridden positively as is often the case. Respected C&D winner but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. Has resurrected his former consistency this term; still favourably treated on peak form. |
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7th (2)  (15/2 -114%)Valgrand |
15/2(-114%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Valgrand 15/2, Last three runs at Cheltenham including victory in Grade 2 novice but unable to live with Potters Charm in a 21f Grade 2 last month. Back in trip (17f) on handicap debut at same venue two weeks ago, finding less than looked likely. Remains in excellent hands however, and not ruled out. Disappointing last time (h'cap debut) but otherwise very consistent; could well rebound. |
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8th (7)  (12/1 -33%)Jet Powered |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Jet Powered 12/1, 350,000 gns purchase after sole success in Irish point and impressed when making winning hurdles debut but disappointing on two runs since, latest when pulled up at Newbury (too keen) a year ago. He's clearly not been straightforward to train and market should convey stable expectations on return. Back from another absence; connections are persevering and market support should be noted. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Prior to his subdued effort in the Challow at Newbury last year, WILLMOUNT looked a novice hurdler potentially out of the top drawer. Nicky Henderson's charge was still going well when falling three out on his handicap debut at Cheltenham recently and, off an unchanged mark, he gets the vote to atone for that mishap and return to winning ways. Aucunrisque took advantage of a sliding mark when landing the spoils over 2m at Ascot last month and another bold showing looks likely nudged up 4lb. The unexposed Jet Powered and Valgrand are a couple of others to consider.
A strong 8-runner contest for the grade, and it will be fascinating to see how the market moves with a few talented horses returning from long absences. WILLMOUNT should have some race fitness on his side, having travelled well for a long way at Cheltenham before falling three out. Assuming he's none the worse for his tumble, he can confirm the promise he showed as a novice last year. Hansard is very much respected having gone well fresh in the past while Big Boy Bobby could outrun his odds.
Useful HANSARD, whose form last December reads well, is taken to defy top weight on his reappearance. Aucunrisque is second choice.
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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