Market Rasen Races & Results Tomform Friday 17th January 2025
There were 44 Races on Friday 17th January 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 17th January 2025
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(1) Double Oban 11/10, Fair on the Flat for Hugo Palmer and having made the frame in pair of novice hurdle runs for new yard, he improved further to open his account in 7-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in July. Ran a cracker on return when second at Wetherby on Boxing Day and should go well again. Record of 4312 over hurdles and he's open to more progress in this sphere; key player.
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3rd (6) (11/1 -10%) Gms Prince
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Gms Prince 11/1, Still looking for first success and is potentially well treated now but fared no better than previously this season when a well-beaten third at Fontwell (21.8f, good) a couple of months ago. Tongue tie back on and drops back in trip. Placed at Fontwell (2m5f) latest but was beaten 18l and is now 0-15; down the list.
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4th (5) (7/2 +50%) Quian
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(5) Quian 7/2, Took a step back in the right direction when third at Ludlow in November and probably ran to a similar level when filling that same position at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) last month. Has since left Fergal O'Brien and had a breathing operation. Third in last two hurdle runs and he's respected on stable debut; has had wind surgery.
2
5th (2) (33/1 -560%) Magnetic North
33
33/1(-560%)
(2) Magnetic North 33/1, Bagged back-to-back claimers on the Flat in Ireland during the summer but hasn't made much of an impact in 4 runs on the Flat for this yard. However, he justified support from 10 lb out of the weights in a very weak race over C&D on Boxing Day and others more appealing given his profile. Won from out of the weights over C&D on Boxing Day; 5lb lower here and he's not ruled out.
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6th (4) (18/1 +55%) Just Four Fame
18
18/1(+55%)
(4) Just Four Fame 18/1, Third in an Aintree bumper in May 2022 but hurdling efforts have been uninspiring in the main, faring no better in handicaps, latest when eleventh of 15 at Taunton (23.9f, good, 100/1) just over 5 weeks ago. Significantly back down in trip and a first-time visor replaces the cheekpieces. Still lightly raced and now takes a big drop back in trip but he needs a transformation.
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|DQ| (3) (5/1 -25%) Lahire
5
5/1(-25%)
(3) Lahire 5/1, Down in the weights and set to produced most encouraging effort yet in handicaps when falling late at Sedgefield in November. Probably worth marking up for lasting as long as he did under an aggressive ride when fourth at Wetherby last time but typically found the hurdles getting in his way. Wasn't far behind Double Oban at Wetherby and has claims if he can find something extra.
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|PU| (7) (9/1 +36%) Lustleigh
9
9/1(+36%)
(7) Lustleigh 9/1, Showed more than first time up over fences when second in a handicap at Ludlow (16f) in February but failed to build on that on both subsequent starts and his overall profile is a little off-putting. Back hurdling after 9 months off for a new yard (sold for £6,500) and a watching brief is advised. Eight-race maiden and has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard; equipment on.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DOUBLE OBAN ran with plenty of credit when returning from a break to fill the runner-up spot at Wetherby on Boxing Day and the five-year-old appears capable of further improvement on just his third start in handicap company. Lahire finished behind the selection on that occasion and is likely to be competitive, while recent C&D winner Magnetic North completes the shortlist.
Plenty of these have questions to answer but DOUBLE OBAN ran a cracker on return from 6 months off when finding just one too strong at Wetherby on Boxing Day, so he's fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of Lahire, who did too much up front when finishing a couple of places behind the selection last time. Gms Prince can edge out recent C&D winner Magnetic North for third.
This can go to DOUBLE OBAN, who was a good second at Wetherby on Boxing Day and is open to more progress in this sphere.
(1) Fingle Bridge 2/5, Useful bumper scorer in 2022 who made light of a two-year absence when easily landing the odds in 2m novice at Uttoxeter on his hurdles bow 38 days ago. Has plenty of scope to improve and has excellent claims of defying a penalty at the first time of asking. Readily won run-of-the-mill maiden on hurdle debut, and looks a good prospect.
3
2nd (3) (5/2 -25%) Wellington Arch
2.5
5/2(-25%)
(3) Wellington Arch 5/2, Fairly useful bumper winner last season who translated that ability to hurdles at the first time of asking when second on 17f Exeter reappearance. Went one better with plenty in hand at Carlisle (17f) since and appeals as the type to go on improving. Made all to score by over 6l at Carlisle last month; ought to be a tough nut to crack.
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3rd (2) (16/1 -33%) Monaco Rules
16
16/1(-33%)
(2) Monaco Rules 16/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in France and made a winning start to hurdling for Francois Nicolle at Cholet in October. Made no impact pitched into deepish waters on first start for this yard at Haydock 2 months later and may do better. Won in hurdle debut in France but last month's British debut was underwhelming.
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4th (5) (10/1 +70%) Dark Mix
10
10/1(+70%)
(5) Dark Mix 10/1, Course bumper winner who went backwards from hurdling bow when pulled up in maiden (16/1) at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 43 days ago, dropping away quickly home turn (lost both front shoes). Pulled up on heavy ground last month but shaped quite well here in November; e-w claims.
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5th (8) (125/1 -25%) Superior Glance
125
125/1(-25%)
(8) Superior Glance 125/1, Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but has made little impact both starts over hurdles. Down in trip. Showed only minor promise in two Southwell hurdles this season; handicaps beckon.
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6th (4) (50/1 -100%) Caramelo Rapido
50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Caramelo Rapido 50/1, Made the frame both starts in points and shaped with some encouragement when third in a small-field bumper at Stratford on Rules debut in September. Subsequently sold out of Max Young's yard for 19,000 gns ahead of this switch to hurdling. Third of five in Stratford bumper on rules debut; now hurdling for new stable.
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7th (7) (66/1 -371%) Monteplex
66
66/1(-371%)
(7) Monteplex 66/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and ran to a similar level when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) in March 2023. Absent since. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 80-1 second at Kelso in March 2023 but not seen again since.
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -230%) Midnight Potter
66
66/1(-230%)
(6) Midnight Potter 66/1, Lacks scope and had no answers once headed in a Wetherby bumper on debut 3 weeks ago. Shaped with promise before weakening on bumper debut but needs to learn to settle better.
12:15 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FINGLE BRIDGE made a successful reappearance over hurdles at Uttoxeter having not seen the racecourse for almost two years. The son of Flemensfirth had created a decent impression when landing a Chepstow bumper in December 2022 and stepping up in trip is unlikely to inconvenience him. Wellington Arch is going the right way in this sphere and appears to be the main threat after his Carlisle success, while better is expected from Dark Mix.
FINGLE BRIDGE and Wellington Arch look the pair to focus on. The former brushed off a 2-year absence when justifying substantial support in impressive fashion on his Uttoxeter hurdling debut just over 5 weeks ago and is narrowly preferred with significant improvement on the cards.
This will probably be fought out by FINGLE BRIDGE and Wellington Arch, who were both convincing winners when last in action.
(10) My Portia 3/1, 7-y-o mare who ran best race on the back of a 6-month break operating from 10 lb out of weights when second of 5 in handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, soft) 43 days ago. Winner has boosted that form since and she's worth a second look with Brian Hughes booked. Bumped into a big improver when clear second last time; effectively 4lb lower here.
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2nd (7) (10/3 +17%) Orbys River
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(7) Orbys River 10/3, Finished runner-up a couple of times over hurdles and bettered form showed in that sphere when making second chase start a winning one at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) 11 days ago, drawing clear between last 2. Possibilities under a penalty. Drew clear to win by over 8l at Ayr recently and is 3lb ahead of the handicapper here.
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3rd (5) (11/1 -22%) Royal Deeside
11
11/1(-22%)
(5) Royal Deeside 11/1, In good hands but no better than modest form in 8 starts over hurdles and shaped as if amiss sent chasing when pulled up at Warwick (20f, soft) 17 days ago. Needs to leave that in his wake. Placed off 2lb higher over hurdles in November but last month's chase debut was poor.
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4th (6) (3/1 -9%) J'habite En France
3
3/1(-9%)
(6) J'habite En France 3/1, Regressive over hurdles but proved a different proposition on fourth start in this sphere when readily landing 7-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, soft, 10/3) 15 days ago, driven out. Hit with a 10 lb rise for that and his task is to back that up. Rebounded with 17l win at Huntingdon this month; 10lb higher now; hard to predict.
3
5th (3) (9/1 +0%) Flash Du Pistolet
9
9/1(+0%)
(3) Flash Du Pistolet 9/1, Ex-pointer who showed something like chase debut form returned to 2m when third of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr 11 days ago, his jumping looking an asset. Has a race in him from this sort of mark on that evidence. Unable to lay a glove on Orbys River when third at Ayr but still considered each-way.
2
6th (2) (12/1 -33%) Harel Du Marais
12
12/1(-33%)
(2) Harel Du Marais 12/1, Long-standing maiden who was far disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f) back in May. Mark has eased further ahead of this return from 8 months off and interesting if the market spoke in his favour. Absent since last spring's Hexham fourth but resumes on a tempting mark.
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7th (8) (13/2 +0%) Amarillobymorning
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(8) Amarillobymorning 13/2, Runner up in an Irish point in April 2022 but finished well held all 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles during last year. Had wind surgery ahead of this handicap/chase debut and it would look significant if the market spoke in his favour. Showed only glimmers of promise in novice hurdles but remains very unexposed; chase debut.
1
8th (1) (25/1 -79%) Stony Man
25
25/1(-79%)
(1) Stony Man 25/1, Maiden hurdle winner in spring 2022. Failed to complete next 5 starts over timber but revitalised initially by switch to chasing when fourth at Southwell back in April. Not so good next 2 starts though and now returns after 6 months off having switched yards. Tongue tie applied. Drops markedly in trip and sports new headgear combination on stable debut; interesting.
4
|U| (4) (33/1 -65%) Libor Lad
33
33/1(-65%)
(4) Libor Lad 33/1, Winner of 2½m handicap hurdles in the mud at Uttoxeter and Doncaster last winter. Solid start in this sphere when runner-up at Stratford (19.5f) in October. However, pulled up both subsequent outings, weakening from 3 out on latest outing at Leicester 7 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on. Second on chasing debut in October but pulled up twice since; has a point to prove.
11
|PU| (11) (12/1 +14%) Eric Carmen
12
12/1(+14%)
(11) Eric Carmen 12/1, Irish point winner who capitalised on his falling mark over hurdles at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) in May. Exploits mixed since, including over fences but ran well back hurdling after a wind op when second back at Southwell on New Year's Day. Needs to build on that here. Ran well when second over hurdles this month but has a modest strike-rate under rules.
9
|PU| (9) (80/1 -60%) Barranco
80
80/1(-60%)
(9) Barranco 80/1, Bumper winner for Stuart Crawford in 2021 but lightly-raced since and little to shout about in handful of hurdle starts for present yard. Has it to prove now his attentions switch to chasing. Pulled up in three hurdles since returning from long absence in December 2023; chase debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ORBYS RIVER left behind her chase debut effort at Bangor when scoring at Ayr recently and a similar performance on this occasion would make her tough to beat, even with a 7lb penalty to shoulder. My Portia ran well on her return to the larger obstacles at Leicester and is respected along with Amarillobymorning, who boasts an interesting jockey booking in Charlie Deutsch.
MY PORTIA looked an improved model on the back of a 6-month break when chasing home a next-time-out winner at Leicester 6 weeks ago and she could be worth chancing to confirm the promise of that run, operating from her correct mark. Last-time-out winners Orbys River and J'habite En France can also get involved if arriving in the same form. Amarillobymorning needs monitoring in the betting for clues now sent chasing from a basement mark.
A chance is taken on STONY MAN, who drops markedly in trip and sports new headgear on his debut for his up-and-coming new trainer.
(10) The Flier Begley 17/2, A fairly useful chase winner for Stuart Crawford in Ireland and returned to his best for current yard when scoring at Warwick and Carlisle in October. Excuses next 2 starts before bouncing back when second at Haydock 18 days ago. This tougher. Has mixed record for current stable but gave good account when second on latest outing.
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2nd (8) (3/1 +33%) Nocte Volatus
3
3/1(+33%)
(8) Nocte Volatus 3/1, Took advantage of a drop in weights to score for the first time in over 2 years at Uttoxeter in May and picked up where he left off when following up at Chepstow on return. Beaten only by a well-handicapped one at Ascot since and of strong interest dipping into veterans company for the first time. Won first two races this season and bumped into bang-in-form rival when second last time.
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3rd (7) (15/2 +17%) The Edgar Wallace
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(7) The Edgar Wallace 15/2, Winner of handicaps at Wetherby and Leicester on first 2 runs of last season. Ended that campaign with a heavy defeat in the Topham at Aintree's Grand National meeting and below par both starts this term, markedly so at Newbury last time. Failed to build upon satisfactory seasonal debut when well held last month.
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4th (5) (12/1 -50%) Railway Hurricane
12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Railway Hurricane 12/1, Strong-travelling sort who tends to find little, as shown when seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft, 25/1) 22 days ago. Others more likely. Has modest strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent; ought to be on the premises.
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5th (6) (17/2 +58%) Anglers Crag
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(6) Anglers Crag 17/2, Big improver for this stable after wind surgery, making it 4-4 when overcoming mistakes to edge ahead close home in Eider at Newcastle. However, was pulled up in the Scottish National on final run of last season and reappearance effort was pretty low-key. Likely to find this trip too sharp. Did very well for Brian Ellison last season but arrives here with something to prove.
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6th (1) (12/1 +14%) Jetoile
12
12/1(+14%)
(1) Jetoile 12/1, Won a trio of handicap chases in 2023, notably the Old Roan at Aintree. Matched that form when fourth at Punchestown in May but hard to draw many positives from both comeback outings this autumn. Down in class now and headgear applied back from a break. Looked out of sorts on both autumn outings; needs to be perked up by new cheekpieces.
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7th (2) (22/1 +0%) Paint The Dream
22
22/1(+0%)
(2) Paint The Dream 22/1, Three of his four wins over fences for Fergal O'Brien were gained at Newbury, including a Grade 3 handicap back in March 2022. Shaped as if retaining plenty of ability after almost 2 years off at Cheltenham but failed to come on for that at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Returned from long layoff with two underwhelming runs last month; others preferred.
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|PU| (3) (10/3 -11%) Grandads Cottage
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(3) Grandads Cottage 10/3, Likeable sort though was seen to good effect when making a winning return at Carlisle last month and looks vulnerable up 6 lb in better race. Drew clear on run-in at Carlisle last month and now 4-9 over fences; respected.
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|PU| (4) (13/2 -30%) Numitor
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(4) Numitor 13/2, Enhanced healthy strike rate over fences with a tidy success on return at Wincanton and as good as ever when defying a 3 lb rise at Cheltenham last month. That was his third straight win in a veterans event so he must be respected. Back from break with two wins this autumn and evidently in very good nick.
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|PU| (9) (14/1 -75%) Onemorefortheroad
14
14/1(-75%)
(9) Onemorefortheroad 14/1, Returned to something like his best form when creditable second at Doncaster. Trip too far there next time but may find this too competitive. Front-runner; stretched by 3m last time but a contender if judged on earlier 2m3f run.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Numitor has already won a couple of these veterans' series events and is dangerous to rule out on a hat-trick, with a 4lb rise for his latest success at Cheltenham noted as a fair assessment. However, previous course winner GRANDADS COTTAGE bounced back to form with a 10-length triumph at Carlisle last month and looks capable of backing that up off 6lb higher. Nocte Volatus and Onemorefortheroad are the pick of the remainder.
The thriving NOCTE VOLATUS is fancied to resume winning ways tackling a veterans event for the first time. Numitor has an excellent record in these events so has to be feared, while Jetoile makes each-way appeal at bigger odds down in class.
This looks good for NOCTE VOLATUS (nap), who got his career back on track with two wins last year and ran well in defeat last time.
(5) Belvedere Blast 12/1, Course winner. Third in an 8-runner handicap at Wetherby (2m, heavy) last month. finished strongly. Confirmed the promise of that run when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.6f, good to soft, 12/1) 22 days ago but stamina to prove at this trip (unplaced on 3 runs over 23f or more). Promising third over 2m2f here last time but stamina is a doubt at this distance.
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2nd (2) (5/2 +55%) Stay If U Want To
2.5
5/2(+55%)
(2) Stay If U Want To 5/2, Won a bumper here and made a sound start over hurdles, off the mark in a Hereford maiden in May. Seems to be in the grip of the handicapper, latest sixth of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago but step up in trip may well bring out some more improvement. Respectable in mid-division the last twice; the drop in grade and longer trip could help.
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3rd (6) (10/1 -150%) Ithaka
10
10/1(-150%)
(6) Ithaka 10/1, Scored over C&D in December and resumed winning ways latest when winning a 14-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 17 days ago, looking an out-and-out stayer. 8 lb hike for that and up in grade so this will be tougher, although arrives in good heart. Two wins (including C&D) from last three starts and had nearly 5l to spare last time.
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4th (1) (20/1 -122%) Midnightreflection
20
20/1(-122%)
(1) Midnightreflection 20/1, Probably isn't the force of old but fared better when fourth of 10 in a handicap hurdle (18/1) at Warwick (26f, soft) 17 days ago, ridden entering home straight and one pace late on. Interesting to see if blinkers have a positive impact now dropping in grade into a 0-100 handicap. 10yo who isn't the force of old but showed some spark towards end of 2024; yard in form.
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5th (3) (15/2 +38%) Shengai Enki
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(3) Shengai Enki 15/2, Versatile performer landed a 23.3f Uttoxeter handicap in May followed by a 2m Worcester novice a month later. Has found things tougher since but he's now only 2 lb above his last winning mark returning from a 102-day break today, although he is 0 from 4 returning from breaks of over 60 days or more. 2m7f/2m winner last May/June but he wasn't at his best in the autumn; returns from break.
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6th (7) (20/1 -100%) Monsieur Le Fuzz
20
20/1(-100%)
(7) Monsieur Le Fuzz 20/1, Runner-up in Irish points. Best effort in novice hurdles when fourth of 6 at Market Rasen (20.5f) last month (carried head slightly awkwardly). Failed to back that up when ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 33 days ago and now significantly up in trip for handicap bow. Lightly raced 3m point runner-up who is open to improvement now up in trip on h'cap debut.
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7th (8) (2/1 +33%) Another Lord
2
2/1(+33%)
(8) Another Lord 2/1, Better on last two starts without hood. Opened his account at Hereford (19.7f) in March, following a breathing operation. Ran an eye-catching race after 10 months off when second of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 28 days ago, shaping as if the extra furlong will suit. Player. Stayed on well for close second over 2m6f at Uttoxeter and he's on the shortlist.
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8th (9) (40/1 -21%) R Bernard
40
40/1(-21%)
(9) R Bernard 40/1, Scored at Stratford in May but struggled since, thirteenth of 15 in a handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good) 36 days ago. Tongue-tie on but others preferred. Won two in a row at Stratford last spring but not in the same form subsequently.
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9th (4) (7/1 -56%) Caher Roes Den
7
7/1(-56%)
(4) Caher Roes Den 7/1, Irish point winner who took his form up a notch after 8 months off when third of 11 on handicap debut at Wincanton (24.7f, good) in October, pulling clear of rest and shaping as though he'll have no trouble landing a race from this sort of mark. Cheekpieces on and should be in the mix again. Encouraging third on his handicap and seasonal debut and he's open to improvement.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ITHAKA won over this C&D at the start of December and, having also scored with a determined effort at Uttoxeter most recently, there are good reasons to expect another bold showing. Another Lord returned from a break with a close-up second over 2m6f at Uttoxeter last month and should also have more to offer off 4lb higher. Belvedere Blast and the unexposed Caher Roes Den complete the shortlist.
ANOTHER LORD's latest effort was an eye-catching one, a fast-finishing third following a 10-month absence, and he's entitled to build on that run and can land the spoils here. The lightly-raced Caher Roes Den shaped well on handicap debut and rates a serious danger, while course-winner Stay If U Want To is not ruled out on his first try at this trip.
The step up in trip could be ideal for STAY IF U WANT TO and he is taken to post his first handicap win on this drop back in grade.
(6) Copperhead 7/2, Ended a long losing run at Plumpton in May and added handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October. Excellent second the last twice at Sandown and Cheltenham and is a leading player here back up in trip. Latest start was his best form since 2021 and this resurgent 11yo needs plenty of respect.
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2nd (1) (11/2 -10%) Sam Brown
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(1) Sam Brown 11/2, Smart veteran chaser who won 3m handicaps at Warwick and Ascot last season. Returned with a fine third in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby but wasn't in the same form in a strong handicap at Newbury last time. Blinkers go back on. Won this last year; seriously involved if reverting to blinkers from a visor proves okay.
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3rd (8) (12/1 -20%) Smarty Wild
12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Smarty Wild 12/1, Useful handicap chaser, placed all 3 starts in 2022/23, but pulled up on the back of a long lay-off at Haydock last month. Might come on for it. Sole chase win was four years ago; second run since a long break and not a forlorn hope.
2
4th (2) (7/2 +13%) Eldorado Allen
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Eldorado Allen 7/2, Positive start to this season following another wind op when runner-up at Warwick and backed it up with a good third at Cheltenham. Step back up in trip is well in his favour and he boasts solid claims. Respectable minor honours both outings since latest wind op; lowest chase mark since 2021.
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5th (7) (9/2 +44%) Fortescue
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(7) Fortescue 9/2, Lightly raced in recent times and ran well when runner-up to Copperhead on reappearance. Didn't fire at Ascot subsequently but this is easier back against fellow veterans. Stuck on a losing run but his best efforts last term give him a huge form chance.
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|F| (4) (14/1 -17%) Cloudy Glen
14
14/1(-17%)
(4) Cloudy Glen 14/1, Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he proved when making a winning return in veterans event at Haydock in December. Came in last of 5 at Cheltenham since though and others appeal more. Maintaining his high level after reappearance (won well at Haydock this time) is the worry.
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|PU| (5) (5/1 +38%) Empire Steel
5
5/1(+38%)
(5) Empire Steel 5/1, Gives his running more often than not, which counts for plenty in this sort of event, so merits respect on the back of another creditable third at Haydock last time. Not so bright since Kelso win last February but his only recent run was no disgrace.
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|PU| (3) (18/1 -80%) Remastered
18
18/1(-80%)
(3) Remastered 18/1, Bounced back to form to take advantage of his reduced mark on his Wincanton reappearance in October. Has been let down by jumping on both subsequent outings and others make more appeal. Wincanton win in October; the fences have got in the way on both starts since; blinkers on.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
COPPERHEAD has found a new lease of life in the veterans' division this season and he gets the nod to return to winning ways. Joe Tizzard's classy operator went down narrowly over an inadequate trip at Cheltenham last month and, stepping back up in distance off 2lb higher, he could prove tough to stop. Sam Brown has been plying his trade in some hot races of late and he commands respect in this company, while Remastered and Fortescue are also noted as each-way players.
Joe Tizzard has revitalised COPPERHEAD and Eldorado Allen recently and this pair of classy types could be the ones to fight this out, with the former marginally preferred. Empire Steel is reliable at this level, so he's considered a player, too.
Copperhead has found his old steel in a major change of fortunes but ELDORADO ALLEN shaped well behind him last time.
(6) Kingston Queen 16/1, £80,000 point winner steadily progressive in bumpers, landing the odds in mares' event at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago. Needs more again up in grade. Easy win at Sedgefield but against newcomers; her limitations may be exposed today.
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2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Charisma Cat
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(1) Charisma Cat 7/2, Out of a Group 1-winning hurdler in France and has made the perfect start in bumpers, scoring at Southwell and Warwick 6 months apart. Strong claims in hat-trick bid. Faces much tougher opposition but it's hard to knock her unbeaten record (2-2); respected.
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3rd (3) (13/8 +51%) Dream Shadow
1.625
13/8(+51%)
(3) Dream Shadow 13/8, Irish point winner and improved from first go in this sphere at Uttoxeter when scoring 6 months on in October. One to keep on side for last year's successful yard. Won with something to spare at Uttoxeter and that form has been franked by the runner-up.
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4th (5) (11/1 -100%) Getawhisky
11
11/1(-100%)
(5) Getawhisky 11/1, Sister to useful hurdler/smart chase winner One For Rosie and followed in his footsteps by making a successful start in bumpers at Carlisle 10 weeks ago, overcoming inexperience. Entitled to improve and top yard (1 of 2 runners) have a strong bumper team. Won on debut at Carlisle in November and that form has been franked by the runner-up.
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5th (7) (13/2 +19%) Queenofthejukebox
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13/2(+19%)
(7) Queenofthejukebox 13/2, Second in a point and built on promising start in this sphere at Aintree (race worked out well) when easily winning at Wetherby 7 weeks ago. Can go on again. Wetherby winner; today is a much tougher test of her credentials but she was impressive.
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6th (2) (100/1 -52%) Crying Lightning
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(2) Crying Lightning 100/1, Well held in bumpers at Cheltenham (listed event) and Carlisle, failing to improve on debut form when well backed last month. Likely to need more time and vulnerable in this. Soundly beaten on both starts and considerable improvement is needed.
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7th (8) (11/1 -100%) Settle Down Jill
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(8) Settle Down Jill 11/1, £120,000 Irish point winner who made an encouraging start in bumpers in similar listed contest at Cheltenham 9 weeks ago. Entitled to improve and 1 of 2 runners for stable with strong hand in this division this term. Point winner who was creditable Listed 4th on bumper debut; could have lots more to offer.
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8th (9) (17/2 +15%) Smile Back
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(9) Smile Back 17/2, £30,000 Irish point winner who produced an impressive display when taking Carlisle bumper last month, galloping strongly and pulling clear with the promising runner-up. Could be well above average. Did it nicely on bumper debut at Carlisle and this likeable prospect is one to consider.
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9th (10) (14/1 +44%) Chatty Girl
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(10) Chatty Girl 14/1, Caught the eye both beforehand and during the race itself as she made a winning start at Newbury last month, showing a great attitude for a newcomer. Gets plenty of weight and 4-y-os do well in this. Got to be considered. Won junior bumper at Newbury; 4yos won this race three times in a row between 2019-2021.
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10th (4) (18/1 -80%) Elusive Feeling
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(4) Elusive Feeling 18/1, €42,000 Diamond Boy mare. Dam 2m hurdle/chase winner, also 9f winner on Flat. Thrown in at the deep end on debut but yard enjoying a tremendous run and bumper runners been going well. Debutante, but trainer won this last year with rules newcomer (albeit point runner-up).
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Fergal O'Brien landed this prize with the smart Dysart Enos in 2023 and he will be hoping Dream Shadow is of a similar ilk. She created a favourable impression when winning at the second time of asking under Rules in a Uttoxeter bumper in October and, with the promise of more to come, she must be respected. That said, GETAWHISKY is narrowly preferred. She scored in the style of a potentially smart mare when coming from well off the pace to land the spoils over 2m1f at Carlisle in November. Charisma Cat is also noteworthy.
SMILE BACK created a taking impression when scoring at Carlisle and looks a good prospect. She can take this step up in class in her stride and remain unbeaten. Charisma Cat is an obvious player after making it 2-2 at Warwick, while Dan Skelton, who has a good squad of bumper horses this season, has a strong hand with Getawhisky and Settle Down Jill. Dream Shadow and sole 4-y-o Chatty Girl must also be in calculations.
Fergal O'Brien does extremely well in mares' bumpers and DREAM SHADOW earns the vote ahead of Settle Down Jill.
(10) Eyed 15/8, Fair hurdler/chaser for Paul Webber and confirmed stable debut promise when off the mark in this sphere over 21.4f at this course on his penultimate start. Got no further than the first fence at Lingfield since but will be a danger to all granted a clear round here. Ready winner here in November and could still be well treated even though 9lb higher.
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2nd (5) (11/2 +35%) Peejaybee
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(5) Peejaybee 11/2, Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when accounting for 6 rivals at Perth (2½m, soft) in September. Held form well since (still bang there when making a mistake 3 out at Leicester last time) and he's a plausible each-way candidate. Consistent sort who won twice last year and might not be far away.
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3rd (2) (11/2 +15%) Knockanore
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(2) Knockanore 11/2, Fairly useful winning hurdler who returned to the pick of his form in that sphere when opening chase account in good style at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) in December. Wasn't in the same form over the same C&D 11 days later, though, and he'll need to be slicker in the jumping department here. Easy win at Uttoxeter last month and subsequent run may have come too soon.
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4th (7) (25/1 +0%) Gold Link
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(7) Gold Link 25/1, Successful twice in 2023 but now finds himself with a fair bit to prove having struggled all 3 starts since returning from a break October. Well handicapped on form as recent as last January but unable to get competitive since.
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5th (8) (33/1 -65%) Just Loose Change
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(8) Just Loose Change 33/1, Twice a winner over hurdles and much improved in this sphere when rallying for success in novices' handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) in November. However, he has proved disappointing both starts since, particularly when pulled up at Hereford last time. Cheekpieces applied. Won at Huntingdon in November but well beaten/pulled up the next twice.
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6th (1) (4/1 +50%) Magical Escape
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(1) Magical Escape 4/1, Resumed after a wind op with a promising second of 5 in handicap chase (9/4) at Exeter (24.2f, good) on his debut over fences in October. However, he took a backward step at Chepstow later that month and has been absent since. Promising second on chase debut and found to be lame next time; retains potential.
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7th (12) (9/1 +55%) Giovanni Change
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(12) Giovanni Change 9/1, Four-time hurdles winner who posted his best effort for a while when third in a 9-runner handicap here (27.6f, good to soft) last month. It was still some way short of his best form, though, and others make more appeal from a win standpoint. 10yo who isn't the force of old but is on a reduced mark and likes it here; not discounted.
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|PU| (4) (4/1 -14%) Jeffery's Cross
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(4) Jeffery's Cross 4/1, Took his form up a notch when gaining a first win over fences in 14-runner handicap at Haydock in April 2023. Shaped as though all his ability remains intact when third back from 19 months off at Windsor (24.2f, good to soft) and he's of strong interest here with that run under his belt. Returned from long absence with encouraging third at Windsor and could build on that.
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|PU| (9) (18/1 -50%) Rock Danse
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(9) Rock Danse 18/1, Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Hexham maiden in December 2023. No real impact in 4 subsequent starts but he should at least come on for his reappearance/chase debut spin at Ffos Las where he was returning from a 10-month absence. Soundly beaten on chase debut but after an absence; has hinted at staying potential.
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|PU| (11) (33/1 -136%) Chosen Templar
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(11) Chosen Templar 33/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and made a successful hurdling/stable debut in 6-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) last January. Showed aptitude for chasing on debut in this sphere at Ludlow and improvement could be forthcoming. Bumper and 3m maiden hurdle winner who shaped as though he needed the run on chase debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
EYED impressed when fairly bolting up here on his penultimate start, before getting no further than the first fence at Lingfield most recently. Provided he is none the worse for that mishap, he gets the nod to return to winning ways. Magical Escape wasn't totally disgraced when fifth over 3m2f on just his second start over fences at Chepstow latest and this unexposed chaser could make his presence felt, along with Knockanore.
Save for his early exit last time, EYED has made a very positive start for this yard and a 9 lb rise for his breakthrough success over fences here in November may not be enough to stop him. Jeffery's Cross put in a decent shift back from a lengthy absence at Windsor and he is greatly respected, while Geryville and Awaythelad have both edged down to attractive marks and will be dangerous if on-song.
Having changed stables this season, EYED could still have more to offer for Hughie Morrison and can add to his win here in November.
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