There were 34 Races on Thursday 27th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Taunton, 6 races at Ludlow, 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.
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1st (12) ![]() Le Yacht |
14/1(-115%) | (12) Le Yacht 14/1, Fifth of 12 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut 68 days ago. Can take a step forward on his hurdles debut. Bumper debut fifth gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form. |
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2nd (11) ![]() Walkadina |
4/7(+62%) | (11) Walkadina 4/7, Made a winning start in this sphere at Uttoxeter in November but she came in a below-form third of 11 in novice at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 63 days ago. The clear form pick if back on her A-game, though, after breathing surgery. Disappointing favourite last time but wind op since and has leading claims if back on song. |
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3rd (6) ![]() King Of Records |
28/1(-133%) | (6) King Of Records 28/1, Fairly useful 1m scorer on Flat in France in 2023. Changed hands for €62,000 but badly in need of the experience after 16 months off when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D 22 days ago, not knocked about. Seems sure to build on it. Useful French Flat performer who is open to improvement on his second hurdle start. |
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4th (3) ![]() Doctor Love |
10/1(-150%) | (3) Doctor Love 10/1, 18/1 and hooded, posted an encouraging third of 8 in novice over C&D (soft) on hurdles bow 71 days ago, going freely. Capable of better now, especially if proving more tractable. No match for first two when third over C&D on hurdle debut but they look useful; respected. |
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5th (4) ![]() Gallant Lion |
14/1(+0%) | (4) Gallant Lion 14/1, Fairly useful 11f flat winner for Alan King. 12/1, showed some promise on his yard/hurding bow when fourth of 7 in novice at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 17 days ago. Can take a step forward. 4-time Flat winner; soundly beaten fourth on hurdle debut but may build on it; e-w shout. |
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6th (9) ![]() Quinn's Reward |
100/1(0%) | (9) Quinn's Reward 100/1, 66/1, built on bumper efforts when fourth of 8 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on his hurdles bow 33 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to progress. Down the field in both bumpers and well-beaten fourth at 66-1 on last month's hurdle debut. |
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7th (7) ![]() Little Dipper |
5/1(+0%) | (7) Little Dipper 5/1, 7/1, made a promising hurdling debut when third of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago. This son of Telescope is open to a fair bit of progress. A likely player. Close third on hurdle debut at Southwell; needs a bigger run today but that's possible. |
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8th (1) ![]() Amazing Cleni |
50/1(-150%) | (1) Amazing Cleni 50/1, Has shown fair form in a pair of bumpers, needing a stiffer test when sixth at Kempton (16f, soft, 16/1) 20 days ago. Respected on his hurdles debut. Hurdle debut; showed ability in bumpers but may not come into his own until upped in trip. |
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9th (10) ![]() Spectre One |
15/2(+6%) | (10) Spectre One 15/2, 25/1, showed some promise when fourth of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on his hurdles bow 24 days ago. Capable of improvement for leading yard. Considered. Fourth on on hurdle debut (second start); in top hands and has potential in his pedigree. |
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10th (5) ![]() Junior Des Mottes |
250/1(-150%) | (5) Junior Des Mottes 250/1, Fair form shown in bumpers back in 2023 but no promise gleaned in a trio of hurdles this season. Lots more is required. Third on debut in Wexford bumper in March 2023 but unable to replicate that promise. |
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11th (8) ![]() Monticello |
200/1(-33%) | (8) Monticello 200/1, 150/1, raced freely when a well-held seventh of 10 in novice at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on his hurdles bow 35 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now. No impact when seventh on both starts; a hood goes on. |
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|PU| (2) ![]() Clever Relation |
200/1(-203%) | (2) Clever Relation 200/1, Fair winner at 11f on flat. 250/1 for Hughie Morrison but yet to match that form in a pair of novice hurdles at Taunton and Chepstow for his new yard. Needs a big step forward. Two-time Flat winner but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle runs. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This looks a trappy contest to open proceedings, so only a tentative vote goes to WALKADINA. David Pipe's mare showed up well for a long way before fading into third over 1m7f at Wincanton recently and, making her first start since wind surgery, she gets the vote to put her experience to good use. Little Dipper shaped with plenty of promise when third over 2m at Southwell on his first start over hurdles and he could emerge as the main danger, while Spectre One completes the shortlist.
Mel Rowley's son of Telescope LITTLE DIPPER shaped well when third on his hurdles debut at Southwell and is fancied to build on it and get off the mark at the chief expense of form pick Walkadina, who resumes on the back of wind surgery after a below-par Wincanton third. Spectre One, Doctor Love and King of Records appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.
The mare WALKADINA holds leading claims based on her creditable Listed fourth at Newbury in November and gets the nod.
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1st (5) ![]() Faitque De L'isle |
9/2(-13%) | (5) Faitque De L'isle 9/2, Built on a couple of reasonably encouraging efforts to record a second career success from a mark 21 lb lower than the first in 11-runner event over C&D (soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Handicapper has reacted with a 6 lb rise but no surprise to see him in the shake up. Won over C&D three weeks ago; modest strike-rate but entitled to respect nevertheless. |
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2nd (3) ![]() Puddlesinthepark |
3/1(+14%) | (3) Puddlesinthepark 3/1, Has tumbled in the weights this season and perhaps benefited from refitted cheekpieces as he ended a long losing run in 10-runner handicap at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago. His overall profile shows he isn't an obvious follow-up candidate, however. Won with these cheekpieces back on at Hereford and remains well treated back up 5lb. |
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3rd (1) ![]() Felton Bellevue |
5/1(-167%) | (1) Felton Bellevue 5/1, Had dropped below his last winning mark and took advantage in emphatic fashion when bolting up in 8-runner event at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) last week, able to be named the winner some way out. Carries a 7 lb penalty which is negated by his amateur, so fancied to be in the mix. 11l win at Lingfield last week; tough to beat under penalty if repeating that form. |
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4th (6) ![]() Higgs |
40/1(+20%) | (6) Higgs 40/1, Went through a good spell last May, scoring at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las. Arrives here badly out of sorts however, so others preferred. Won off this mark last May but this 12yo has struggled on his last four starts. |
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5th (4) ![]() Whynotnowroy |
11/2(-65%) | (4) Whynotnowroy 11/2, Signed off for Keiran Burke with success at Fontwell last May. Resumed for his new stable with a good second there in November and having ran poorly next time, showed plenty to work on sent chasing at Taunton (23f, good to soft) last month, faring best of those held up. Fancied to build on that. Fourth of 14 on chase debut at Taunton despite bad mistake three out; could be in the mix. |
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|PU| (2) ![]() Pearl Island |
4/1(+60%) | (2) Pearl Island 4/1, Maiden over hurdles but improved with first-time blinkers enlisted when striking at the second attempt in this sphere at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) just before Christmas. Not in same form on both subsequent starts however, so needs to bounce back. Won at Uttoxeter in December on second chase start but two lesser runs have followed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FELTON BELLEVUE fairly bolted up over an extended 2m7f at Lingfield last week and he is fancied to supplement that victory, with Charlie Case's claim effectively cancelling out the 7lb penalty. Puddlesinthepark was last seen running out a ready winner over 3m1f at Hereford earlier this month and he must be respected off 5lb higher, while recent C&D scorer Faitque De L'Isle also merits consideration.
WHYNOTNOWROY showed plenty to work on sent chasing when fourth at Taunton last month and, far less exposed as a chaser than his opposition, Neil Mulholland's 7-y-o is fancied to go a few places better at the expense of Felton Bellevue, who sluiced through the mud to score at Lingfield last week and has an amateur offsetting a 7 lb penalty. Faitque de l'Isle and Puddlesinthepark were both last-time-out winners and they can fight out third spot.
This could go to WHYNOTNOWROY, who did well to finish fourth on his chase debut at Taunton following a bad mistake three out.
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1st (1) ![]() Felicie Du Maquis |
10/1(+17%) | (1) Felicie Du Maquis 10/1, Dual winning pointer and matched that tally in novice hurdles in 2022/2023 season. Pulled up on chase debut only run last season and probably needed the outing (after 15-months off) when reappearing at Chepstow earlier this month. Remains lightly-raced for her age and yard won this race in 2024. Encouraging comeback run this month and this 10yo is well treated on her old form; chance. |
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2nd (2) ![]() Gaye Legacy |
9/4(+50%) | (2) Gaye Legacy 9/4, Likeable mare won of a pair of handicap hurdles last season and bounced back on reappearance (had run well fresh previously) when finishing fourth in a stronger mares' race from 3 lb out of the handicap at Sandown (23.5f, heavy) 26 days ago. Very much respected back down in class. Very solid campaign last season and could improve upon this month's fair comeback run. |
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3rd (6) ![]() Minniemum |
11/2(+27%) | (6) Minniemum 11/2, Seemingly as good as she's been over hurdles when third of 11 in a handicap at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 34 days ago and not one to dismiss racing off the same mark on the back of a career-best effort. Fair third at Warwick last time but she's won just one of her 18 starts. |
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4th (3) ![]() Looking As You Are |
2/1(+43%) | (3) Looking As You Are 2/1, Twice successful in maiden/novice company last season (including at this venue). Benefitted from a return to this track when gamely landing a handicap hurdle (21.3f) earlier this month, despite some errant jumping. Step up to 3m should suit and can go well in bid to maintain unbeaten record here. Made it 2-2 here last time and she could have more to offer now back up in trip. |
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5th (4) ![]() Victoria Milano |
12/1(-20%) | (4) Victoria Milano 12/1, Dual novice hurdle winner including on debut at this course last season but hasn't looked like winning in two starts in handicaps. Failed to improve when tried over fences last time and while not ruled out racing off her lowest mark to date in handicap hurdles, others appear more progressive. Below best this season but not a forlorn hope now back up to a staying trip. |
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|PU| (5) ![]() Komedy Kicks |
5/1(-233%) | (5) Komedy Kicks 5/1, Four-times a winner over hurdles, including on previous two starts having been rejuvenated since switching to this yard. Showed a good attitude when winning at Catterick (19.3f) last month, pulling out extra close home and seemingly worth a go at this trip on that evidence. Open to more improvement. Still early days for new yard; won her last two (2m2f/2m3f) and strong claims if she stays. |
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KOMEDY KICKS has notched two wins from three starts for the Skelton's and looks the type this yard tend to excel with. She was doing her best work late on when scoring narrowly over an extended 2m3f at Catterick last month and with her stamina drawn out further off 3lb higher, she gets the nod to bring up the hat-trick. Looking As You Are rediscovered her shooting boots on a foray into this grade last time and another bold bid looks likely off 3lb higher, while Gaye Legacy is also noteworthy.
Having finished an eye-catching fourth in a stronger mares' event at the beginning of February, GAYE LEGACY may be able to make the most of this drop in class. Despite being bred for the Flat, hat-trick seeking Komedy Kicks is progressing over hurdles, particularly since joining the Skelton operation, and she looks worth a crack at this longer trip. Looking As You Are boasts a perfect record at this track and merits consideration in a trappy enough contest.
Gaye Legacy is respected now back down in grade but preference is for LOOKING AS YOU ARE, who made it 2-2 here last time.
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1st (5) ![]() Minella Blueway |
11/4(+45%) | (5) Minella Blueway 11/4, Winning pointer and matched his hurdles form on third chase start when second of 5 in handicap at Windsor (24.2f) in December. However, lesser effort at the same course (28.7f, good to soft) last time, so he needs to get back on the up with cheekpieces added. Good second over 3m at Windsor in December; failed to see out 3m4f there since. |
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2nd (4) ![]() Post Chaise |
7/2(+22%) | (4) Post Chaise 7/2, Has now won twice over fences in each of the last 3 seasons, returning to his best when adding to his tally at this course (20f, soft) 22 days ago, well ridden. Will need to find more back up in the weights with cheekpieces reapplied. Won here three weeks ago; not ruled out but slight doubt about the forecast soft ground. |
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|U| (1) ![]() Sacre Coeur |
5/2(+25%) | (1) Sacre Coeur 5/2, Three-time winner last season and has scored twice during the current campaign, jumping superbly when making all in mares' handicap at this course (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Carries penalty but she can make another bold bid in her current form. Comfortably made all here last week and could be tough to catch under a 7lb penalty. |
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|RO| (3) ![]() Heard That |
5/2(-11%) | (3) Heard That 5/2, Maiden hurdler but made it 2-4 over fences when scoring at Huntingdon (19.9f) in January. Improved in defeat when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) earlier this month, form boosted by the winner since, and he could still have more to offer. Two wins from first four chase starts and close second to thriving winner last time. |
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Turned out again quickly after scoring easily here over 2m4f last week, SACRE COEUR looks ready for another go at 3m and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent her from landing an 11th career success. Raised 4lb for a comfortable win over the same track and trip earlier in the month, Post Chaise is likely to appreciate going back up in trip, while Heard That arrives on the back of a strong runner-up effort at Market Rasen behind a winner that has gone in again since.
SACRE COEUR proved better than ever when making all in good style at this course 8 days ago, her second win from 3 starts over fences here, and a penalty might not be enough to prevent her from following up. The biggest threat could come from Heard That, who remains unexposed at staying trips, ahead of Hystery Bere.
Hystery Bere and HEARD THAT bumped into progressive winners when runner-up last time. Preference is for the 6yo Heard That.
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1st (9) ![]() Charming Getaway |
5/2(+58%) | (9) Charming Getaway 5/2, Best run since returning from absence for new yard when neck second of 16 to the reopposing Brockarno over 19.5f at Doncaster (good to soft) 34 days ago. His strong finish on that occasion suggests today's extra yardage will help. Another to consider. Neck second of 16 to Brockarno at Doncaster last month; could be thereabouts once more. |
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2nd (4) ![]() Passing Pleasure |
9/2(+72%) | (4) Passing Pleasure 9/2, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points. Bit of promise in 3 qualifying runs over 2m in December and January and rates a potential improver now handicapping up in trip. 3m point runner-up who is open to improvement now up in trip on h'cap debut; interesting. |
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3rd (8) ![]() Churchman |
9/1(+36%) | (8) Churchman 9/1, Still a maiden and beaten 18 lengths when fourth of 9 over 2½m at Uttoxeter (heavy) 19 days ago. Others are more obvious. Well handicapped on last February's course form but he hasn't shone this winter. |
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4th (1) ![]() Hellfire Princess |
11/1(-267%) | (1) Hellfire Princess 11/1, Bumper/hurdle winner at Hereford. Another good run at Hereford when narrowly denied on 2¾m reappearance 15 days ago, although she likely would have won but for idling. Player if coping with a second outing in fairly quick succession after an absence. Went close at Hereford recently; major player if avoiding the bounce on second start back. |
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5th (2) ![]() Entity Of Substanz |
4/1(+43%) | (2) Entity Of Substanz 4/1, Lightly-raced sort who ran best race so far under a positive ride in first-time cheekpieces when second of 8 in 23f Market Rasen handicap in December. Faded over 3m on heavy ground at Wetherby since and this drop back in trip could be a good move. Runner-up at Market Rasen on second handicap start; needs to prove himself on soft ground. |
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6th (7) ![]() Tom Taggle |
11/1(-230%) | (7) Tom Taggle 11/1, Couldn't justify market support on 19f Taunton handicap debut 23 days ago, finishing 16 lengths fourth of 10, but evidently thought capable of better and today's longer trip could suit. Interesting runner, particularly if there's money for him again. Soundly beaten fourth on handicap debut but well backed and today's extra yardage can suit. |
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7th (6) ![]() Pottlerath |
20/1(-67%) | (6) Pottlerath 20/1, Completed a chase hat-trick at the start of summer 2023 but not at his best in 2024. Given a chance by the handicapper as a result but best watched on return from 6 months off unless the betting suggests otherwise. Also minus usual cheekpieces. Ran okay last August when last seen but may be best watched on his return to action. |
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8th (5) ![]() Brockarno |
11/2(+8%) | (5) Brockarno 11/2, Much improved when springing a 40/1 surprise in 19.5f Doncaster novice handicap 34 days ago, getting up towards the finish to beat the reopposing Charming Getaway by a neck. That suggests this longer trip should suit. Likely to go well. 40-1 win at Doncaster on second h'cap start; solid claims if backing up that performance. |
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|PU| (3) ![]() Bits N Pieces |
25/1(-79%) | (3) Bits N Pieces 25/1, Reached the frame in 2 qualifying runs this autumn but made a disappointing start to his handicap career over 3m here in December. Back down in trip now. Lightly raced 5yo but he was pulled up on handicap debut here in December. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HELLFIRE PRINCESS caught the eye on her return from a 394-day absence when runner-up over a similar distance at Hereford last time and a 4lb rise could prove lenient as she looks to go one better. Brockarno had the reopposing Charming Getaway (second) a neck behind when scoring at Doncaster last month but the latter may be able to overturn that form meeting on 1lb better terms.
A competitive race. The market strength behind TOM TAGGLE at Taunton suggests connections think he's on a good mark and he might be worth another chance to prove it with the longer trip this afternoon expected to play to his strengths. Last month's Doncaster 1-2 Brockarno and Charming Getaway head the dangers along with Hellfire Princess. Passing Pleasure is also a possible now handicapping.
The well-backed TOM TAGGLE (nap) shaped when fourth on his handicap debut at Taunton as though he would relish today's extra yardage.
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1st (7) ![]() Greatness Awaits |
9/2(+36%) | (7) Greatness Awaits 9/2, Scored at Newton Abbot for Ben Pauling last summer and followed that with a string of good efforts in defeat. Not at his best since joining present yard but latest 10 lengths third at Uttoxeter in a visor (blinkered now) was a bit better and eased another 2 lb since. Step back in right direction with fair third at Uttoxeter; another 2lb lower today; chance. |
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2nd (1) ![]() Snapius |
8/1(-60%) | (1) Snapius 8/1, Clicked for James Owen with a 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle success in December. Only a respectable effort when 9 lengths second of 7 at Sandown (1m, soft) in a first-time visor (retained) 14 days ago but dangerous if back to the Lingfield form. Bumped into rejuvenated winner when 9l second at Sandown and he's a leading contender. |
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3rd (6) ![]() Zucayan |
9/2(-29%) | (6) Zucayan 9/2, Dual Ludlow winner. Made a creditable return from 7 months off when third of 10 at Taunton (19f, soft) 23 days ago. Just as effective over this shorter trip. Considered. Returned from absence with good third at Taunton and he's firmly in calculations. |
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4th (2) ![]() Wise Guy |
9/4(+63%) | (2) Wise Guy 9/4, Improver in handicaps over hurdles last season, winning slow-ground contests at Lingfield and Carlisle. That progress hasn't continued this time around but he probably went off too hard on his chase debut last time and he's edged back to a good mark if a recent wind operation has done the trick. Return to form is needed but perhaps wind op will help; well handicapped if so. |
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5th (8) ![]() Port Or Starboard |
7/1(-100%) | (8) Port Or Starboard 7/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Exeter in March 2023 and has run with credit in defeat on all 8 outings (1 Flat) since, finishing second of 11 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) on latest outing 8 weeks ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. Poor strike-rate but good second at Uttoxeter last time and should be thereabouts again. |
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6th (3) ![]() Hawk Stone |
13/2(+54%) | (3) Hawk Stone 13/2, In good form last spring, runner-up twice before getting off the mark at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) under Bradley Harris in April. Below par in 2 starts this winter, although his stamina seemed stretched by 21f at Kempton last time. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Last season ended with a win but he's hard to fancy judged on his two runs this term. |
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7th (9) ![]() Little Pi |
18/1(+10%) | (9) Little Pi 18/1, Won a pair of handicaps for Matt Sheppard last winter, including over C&D. Disappointed on his final 2 starts last season but shaped better than sixth of 8 suggests on last month's Catterick reappearance for new yard, in fourth when blundering the last. Entitled to come on for that run. C&D winner who was a fair sixth on last month's comeback and could build on that. |
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8th (4) ![]() Boskill Borden |
50/1(-317%) | (4) Boskill Borden 50/1, Just the one win from 11 starts over hurdles when trained in Ireland. Below par on last run there at the end of the summer and best watched here unless the betting speaks in his favour. First-time cheekpieces replace blinkers. Some fair runs in Ireland this season but lacks a recent run and British mark seems harsh. |
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9th (5) ![]() Diskatek |
20/1(-186%) | (5) Diskatek 20/1, Second in Southwell novice hurdle on Rules debut last February but has gone the wrong way in 3 outings since. Needs to get his career back on track now handicapping for the first time. Three lesser runs after his promising debut; market check advised in his first handicap. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Runner-up at Uttoxeter last time in a contest that has worked out well since, PORT OR STARBOARD looks the one to beat off a mark 2lb lower than his sole victory to date. Back to form with a creditable second at Sandown most recently, Snapius looks to be a key threat, as well as Zucayan, who wasn't beaten far over further at Taunton earlier in the month.
The suggestion is WISE GUY, who is well handicapped if a recent breathing operation has had a positive effect, particularly if Callum Pritchard's 3 lb claim is taken into account. Zucayan, a dual C&D winner, the reliable Port Or Starboard and James Owen's Snapius may provide the main opposition.
Wind surgery could prompt a revival from WISE GUY who is well handicapped on his progressive form in early 2024.
Ths is the racecard key.
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S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
T | Top Time speeed rated |
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