There were 34 Races on Friday 7th March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Leicester, 6 races at Ayr, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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![]() Bumpy Evans |
(6) 11/10(+82%) | (6) Bumpy Evans 11/10, Offered little in 3 starts over hurdles for Ben Lund in 2022/23 but successful between the Flags subsequently, the latest in May 2024. 10 lb out of the weights on handicap/chase debut when runner-up at Plumpton (17f, soft) in January (jumped sketchily) but expected to take a step forward. Dual point winner; questionable what he achieved when out of the weights at Plumpton. |
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![]() Nine Nine Nine |
(4) 9/2(+0%) | (4) Nine Nine Nine 9/2, Won this corresponding race last season and having slipped below that mark, ran a cracker when runner-up here (22.7f, heavy) 10 days ago, looking the winner for much of the straight. Fancied to be in the shake up once again. Won this last year and confirmed his liking for the track with a second ten days ago. |
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![]() Walkinthewoods |
(3) 9/2(-100%) | (3) Walkinthewoods 9/2, Dual hurdles winner who found only one too good on 4 occasions switched to chasing last season. Out of sorts over hurdles this term but should've won back chasing for the first time this season at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) last week, his inexperienced claimer misjudging things. Can make amends. Should have won on return to fences at Ffos Las and is off the same mark here. |
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![]() Kingcormac |
(5) 15/2(-50%) | (5) Kingcormac 15/2, Won a 21f Hereford handicap on heavy in January 2023. Below par in a light career since, but confirmed he retains all his ability on his second start after a lengthy absence when runner-up back at same course (20.9f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Needs to back that up here. Kept on well for a 2l second at Hereford (2m5f, good/soft) and he's 1lb higher in future. |
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![]() King Of Brazil |
(1) 11/1(-214%) | (1) King Of Brazil 11/1, Dual chaser winner at this time last year and having struggled so far this season, stopped the slide to some extent back over fences when runner-up at Lingfield (16f, soft) just over 2 weeks ago, finding the trip on the sharp side. Back up in distance and cheekpieces are applied. Back to form when second last time and that over an inadequate 2m. |
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![]() Perfect Pupil |
(2) 12/1(+14%) | (2) Perfect Pupil 12/1, Hurdles winner this time last year but offered little back over fences at Down Royal (20.6f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Has since left S. McConville and interesting to see what the market makes of him on first start on these shores. First-time headgear on. Struggled more often than not during his career and looks best watched on stable debut. |
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WALKINTHEWOODS went agonisingly close to breaking his chasing duck in controversial circumstances at Ffos Las last week. Evan Williams gets him out again quickly in a bid to make amends and also before his revised 4lb higher mark comes into effect. Nine Nine Nine is 1lb well-in after his Leicester second and also 1lb lower than for his commanding victory in this race 12 months ago. He has to be feared, as does King Of Brazil in the first-time cheekpieces.
Cases can be made for most, but preference is for WALKINTHEWOODS, who should have cashed in on his much-reduced chase mark at Ffos Las last week but for his inexperienced rider misjudging things. The pair can make amends at the expense of Nine Nine Nine, who won this corresponding event last year and arrives on the back of a good second here 10 days ago. Bumpy Evans and Kingcormac can fight out third.
The 8yo WALKINTHEWOODS really should have won last week at Ffos Las and he's out again before the 4lb rise kicks in.
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![]() Innisfree Lass |
(5) 9/4(+36%) | (5) Innisfree Lass 9/4, Improved upped in trip/with cheekpieces fitted when running out a wide-margin winner of 2 handicap hurdles at Southwell during second half of last term. Hasn't kicked on switched to fences this season, but did return to form when runner-up at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month. In the mix. Clear of Itsnoteasy when chasing home a well-treated winner at Chepstow. |
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![]() Itsnoteasy |
(1) 3/1(+65%) | (1) Itsnoteasy 3/1, £100,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who got off the mark over hurdles in maiden at Uttoxeter in December 2023. Failed to kick on after, however, and hasn't exactly set the world alight on both starts over the larger obstacles in recent months. First-time headgear applied. Has 13l to find with Innisfree Lass on latest running; cheekpieces may help. |
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![]() Fortunefavorsdbold |
(4) 4/1(-60%) | (4) Fortunefavorsdbold 4/1, Has displayed more positive signs from her reduced mark of late, finding just one too good on her last couple of starts at Lingfield, albeit flattered by her proximity to eased-down winner back in cheekpieces on latest. Every chance she can go one better. Well handicapped and well backed the last twice, only to find one too good. |
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![]() Dunworley |
(6) 9/2(+10%) | (6) Dunworley 9/2, Remains winless but showed he's still in fair heart with cheekpieces/tongue strap applied when runner-up at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) just under 4 weeks ago, doing his best work at the finish. Nudged up 2 lb for that effort but he's knocking on the door. Runner-up off reduced mark at Uttoxeter and clearly capable of winning a race like this. |
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![]() Spotty Dog |
(7) 9/1(+36%) | (7) Spotty Dog 9/1, Took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 14 at Taunton (23f, good to soft) in January but let down by his jumping (which is increasingly becoming an issue) when well beaten at Fakenham (29.1f, good) subsequently. That tempers enthusiasm somewhat. Regressive 10yo but has shaped better in cheekpieces the last twice; 3m5f too far latest. |
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![]() Haut Folin |
(3) 14/1(-100%) | (3) Haut Folin 14/1, Runner-up on first 2 starts this season but needs to bounce back from a couple of shockers. First-time blinkers could well be the catalyst. Has a lot in his favour should the blinkers trigger a revival. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Not much in the way of recent winning form to go on, but ISLE OF GOLD made a decent start to his career over fences when runner-up on his handicap bow at Warwick and has the most scope for improvement. Fortunefavorsdbold has been paying his way in minor money, although his rating is high enough. Innisfree Lass had Itsnoteasy a good way behind when they made the frame at Chepstow, while Dunworley had a subsequent winner hot on his heels when second at Uttoxeter.
FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD found just one too strong for a second successive start at Lingfield recently and this looks a good opportunity for Christian Williams' mare to open her account for the season. The main danger may emerge from Innisfree Lass, who returned to form at Chepstow last month and the handicapper relinquishes his grip further. Dunworley, who is still looking for a first win but is firmly knocking at the door, rounds off the shortlist.
Although flattered to finish so close to an easy winner last time at Lingfield, FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD's turn looks near.
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![]() Plaisir Des Flos |
(2) 9/4(+36%) | (2) Plaisir Des Flos 9/4, Went from strength-to-strength in handicap hurdles last year, bringing up the 5-timer at Carlisle (20f) in October. Ran well when placed on his last 2 starts, third at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) in December, and he's an interesting contender on chase debut. Progressive hurdler in the last 12 months; there are winning chasers in the family. |
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![]() Immortal Fame |
(3) 9/4(+0%) | (3) Immortal Fame 9/4, Multiple winner over hurdles for Tom Lacey and has been thriving given another try over fences for current yard, completing the hat-trick with a comfortable success at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 18 days ago. Leading contender. Seeking a four-timer and only appears to do enough in his races; player. |
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![]() King Arise |
(6) 5/2(-33%) | (6) King Arise 5/2, Fair maiden hurdler who has improved sent chasing this season, scoring in good style at Wincanton in December. Runner-up both starts since, beaten ½ length by Immortal Fame at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) in January, and he can be thereabouts once more. Won well at Wincanton in December and a close second in his other three chases. |
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![]() Abbeydale |
(4) 11/1(+31%) | (4) Abbeydale 11/1, Winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott but yet to convince over fences for current yard, falling on chase debut before no match for winner when second of 3 in novice at this course (20.1f) in December. Well held at Warwick last time and others more persuasive. Kept fair company in his four runs for current yard but hasn't got going. |
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![]() Major Fortune |
(5) 14/1(-17%) | (5) Major Fortune 14/1, Big improver stepped up to 2½m+ last season, winning 5 on the spin and adding to his tally at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in October. However, form has gone the wrong way since, including when fourth of 8 in handicap at Warwick (20f, soft) on chasing debut 2 weeks ago. Remote 4th on chase debut but effectively back on his last winning hurdle mark. |
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![]() Mahons Glory |
(1) 16/1(-60%) | (1) Mahons Glory 16/1, Runner-up in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) on chasing debut in June but went backwards from that effort at Perth next 2 starts. After 4 months off, well held over hurdles at Kempton on Boxing Day, so needs to get back on track having left Patrick Neville. Has the form to feature but left his previous yard under a cloud. |
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Immortal Fame has been revitalised by the switch to Deborah Cole's yard and completed a hat-trick at Southwell. The second of those victories came at Uttoxeter at the chief expense of KING ARISE, who is 6lb better off in his bid to overturn just a half-length deficit. The eight-year-old has done precious little wrong since going over fences and can continue on his upward curve. Plaisir Des Flos, most progressive over hurdles, tries the bigger obstacles for the first time and is bred to excel over them.
IMMORTAL FAME continued his excellent start for his current yard when scoring with something in hand at Southwell on his latest outing, so he is taken to continue his progress and land the 4-timer. He can confirm the placings with King Arise from when the pair met at Uttoxeter in January, with Plaisir des Flos one to note on chase debut.
With a 6lb pull KING ARISE may be capable of gaining his revenge on Immortal Fame. Plaisir Des Flos is respected.
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![]() Mighty Moth |
(2) 2/1(-45%) | (2) Mighty Moth 2/1, Fair winning hurdler and good effort when runner-up at Wincanton on second start over fences on Boxing Day. Also placed on next outing, before showing improved form in first-time cheekpieces when successful at Lingfield (20f, soft) 15 days ago. Major player. Breezed home in the new cheekpieces at Lingfield; chance despite the 8lb rise. |
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![]() Kosasiempre |
(4) 3/1(+33%) | (4) Kosasiempre 3/1, Won twice over hurdles early this season and made a successful chasing debut in handicap at this course (22.7f) in December. Only narrowly denied at Fakenham 3 weeks later, but knocked back by a mistake when pulled up last time. Could fare better on less testing ground. Poor latest effort but every chance off this mark if putting her best foot forward. |
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![]() Party Vibes |
(1) 7/2(+13%) | (1) Party Vibes 7/2, Dual winner over hurdles who confirmed promise of chasing debut when winning 4-runner novice at Exeter (17.5f) in December. Shaped as if amiss next time, but soon back on track when third of 5 in handicap at this course (15.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Respected. Bar one blip, she's been running well over fences; in the mix; should stay okay. |
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![]() Shakeyatailfeather |
(5) 5/1(+29%) | (5) Shakeyatailfeather 5/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot in September and encouraging start over fences when fourth at Doncaster (19.1f) in November. Lesser effort 2 weeks later, but back to form when fourth at Taunton (23f) last time. Could be in the mix. Has made a pleasing start over fences and she's back against her own sex. |
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![]() Pitwood Road |
(6) 11/1(-10%) | (6) Pitwood Road 11/1, Bumper/hurdles winner and best effort yet in this sphere when fourth of 14 in a Thurles handicap (25.1f) in December. Backed up that run when second at Southwell (20.4f, soft) last month, but more needed on first start since leaving Terence O'Brien. No closer than 12l in four runs over fences and was a remote second in the latest. |
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![]() Easy To Follow |
(3) 16/1(-60%) | (3) Easy To Follow 16/1, Won first 2 starts over hurdles and resumed with good second in handicap at Bangor in October. However, has disappointed both outings since, labouring long way out when last of 4 at Lingfield (20f, soft) on chase debut 15 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for. Now goes in cheekpieces after a laboured chase debut behind Mighty Moth. |
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The application of first-time cheekpieces worked just a treat for MIGHTY MOTH when opening her account over fences at Lingfield 15 days ago. Although an 8lb higher mark demands more of Noel Williams' mare, she scored with enough in hand to suggest that a brace could be on the horizon. The biggest threat may emerge form Party Vibes, who looks ready for a step up in trip after her staying-on third over 2m here last month. Kosasiempre may fare best of the rest.
In first-time cheekpieces, MIGHTY MOTH took a step forward when winning easily at Lingfield 15 days ago and she can score again now that she's up and running in this sphere. Party Vibes wasted no time getting back to form when third against the males at this course last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Shakeyatailfeather.
It was all so very easy for MIGHTY MOTH (nap) in the new cheekpieces at Lingfield and she's taken to defy the 8lb rise.
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![]() Smart Casual |
(3) 6/5(+52%) | (3) Smart Casual 6/5, Remains a maiden but made a promising start over fences when placed on his first 2 outings of the campaign. Lesser effort when third of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (17f, soft) in January, though he could bounce back with cheekpieces on first time. Maiden; handicapper is offering little help but the new headgear might. |
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![]() You Say Nothing |
(2) 3/1(-173%) | (2) You Say Nothing 3/1, Largely struggled since last summer but refitted with a hood, justified good support to make all in 6-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (2m, soft) 15 days ago. Nicely on top at the line on that occasion, so foolish to rule out another bold bid up 5 lb. Hood left off. Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago. |
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![]() Bobbi's Beauty |
(1) 10/3(-21%) | (1) Bobbi's Beauty 10/3, Course winner who was much improved dropped back to 2m when doubling chase tally at Lingfield in December. Went off too hard back at 2½m at that venue 5 weeks ago but better showing anticipated returned to this shorter distance. 2-5 as a chaser; handicapped to go well with Daire McConville taking off 7lb. |
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![]() Master Mikey Dee |
(5) 8/1(+68%) | (5) Master Mikey Dee 8/1, Generally struggled since making a winning chase bow 3 years ago and he failed to build on minor promise showed at Fontwell in January, when a well-beaten ninth in 10 runner handicap chase back at that venue 12 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces. His form claims are far from compelling; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
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![]() Tommy Dillion |
(4) 22/1(+45%) | (4) Tommy Dillion 22/1, Winning hurdler but has clearly been difficult to train and continued his theme of non-completions in this sphere when pulled up at Fontwell (21.6f) 12 days ago, weakening 3 out. Plenty to prove at present. Has suffered three pull-ups over fences and can only be watched for now. |
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The combination of a 51-day break and reapplied hood played a large part in last month's Lingfield scorer YOU SAY NOTHING capitalising on a career-low mark. Christian Williams' veteran scored with enough in hand to suggest that he holds every chance of overcoming a 5lb higher mark. Bobbi's Beauty hasn't proved the most consistent in her 11 outings under Rules, but she's capable if on a going day and an improved bid is expected reverting to 2m. Master Mikey Dee may chase the aforementioned duo home.
YOU SAY NOTHING belatedly capitalised on a tumbling mark and justified good support in the process when making all at Lingfield (2m) 2 weeks ago. He remains with plenty of handicapping scope on the pick of his form over fences and earns the vote ahead of Bobbi's Beauty, who is expected to appreciate the return to this sort of trip. Smart Casual would also be a threat if lining up here.
The 10yo YOU SAY NOTHING returned to form from nowhere at Lingfield but he was strong in the market. He can follow up.
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![]() Joker De Mai |
(1) 8/11(+64%) | (1) Joker De Mai 8/11, Useful chaser in France and also landed 2m3f handicap hurdle at Lingfield for his new yard last winter. Has held form since and travelled well for a long way when third on hunter chase debut at Taunton (21.7f) in January and feasible to think he could step up on that. Solid third in a Taunton hunter chase and has less to prove than a few of these. |
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![]() Yccs Portocervo |
(3) 7/2(-75%) | (3) Yccs Portocervo 7/2, Useful chaser who landed pair of hunters before completing hat-trick at Market Rasen last summer. Off since coming in fourteenth in Summer Plate at Market Rasen 7 months ago but has won off a break and he's a player returned to this company. Still smart last summer; can go well fresh and should be a major player at this level. |
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![]() A Jet Of Our Own |
(4) 9/2(+36%) | (4) A Jet Of Our Own 9/2, Prolific winner in points who started Rules career in same vein when winning hunter at Cheltenham (16.3f) last May. However, well held between the Flags in recent months and he was in trouble some way out when pulled up at Taunton on latest outing 58 days ago. Bounce back required. Pulled up at Taunton in January and Joker De Mai was third that day. |
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![]() Fan De Blues |
(6) 11/1(-120%) | (6) Fan De Blues 11/1, Smart handicap chaser who has been absent since finishing sixth in the Topham over the National fences at Aintree on final start for Willie Mullins in April 2023. Things clearly haven't been plain sailing since so the betting can likely prove an informative guide on hunter debut. Formerly smart but absent for nearly two years; likely best watched. |
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![]() One True King |
(2) 16/1(-113%) | (2) One True King 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Arrives fit from the pointing field, albeit beaten a long way when fifth on latest outing in February. Useful handicapper last year but has struggled in this winter's points. |
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![]() Cooldine Bog |
(5) 150/1(-275%) | (5) Cooldine Bog 150/1, Largely struggled to make an impact in hunters around this time last year. Lines up here having won a small-field contest between the Flags last month but this a much taller ask returned to this company. It was effectively a match when winning his recent point; up against it. |
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YCCS PORTOCERVO shouldn't be judged too harshly on his Summer Plate effort at Market Rasen in July with the step up in grade a probable excuse for underperforming. Previous to that blip, the veteran had racked up a hat-trick and he makes grand appeal reverting to a hunter chase. Stable debutant Fan De Blues boasted some smart form when under the tutelage of Willie Mullins and market support on his return from a 693-day absence would be interesting. Joker De Mai is also noted.
YCCS PORTOCERVO has an absence to overcome but his record fresh is a positive one, so he's fancied to hit the ground running back from 9 months off and take his record in hunters to 3 wins from 4 starts. Joker de Mai shaped as if he'd come on for his reappearance third at Taunton in January and he rates the chief danger.
He's still only a 6yo and JOKER DE MAI ran perfectly well on his return from a break on his hunter chase debut at Taunton.
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