There were 32 Races on Friday 5th January 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Ludlow, 9 races at Southwell, 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)  (2/1 +40%)So They Say |
2/1(+40%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) So They Say 2/1, Winning pointer who was second in Kelso handicap hurdle in November and made an encouraging start to her chase career when fourth to Dark Charm and Coolkill over C&D 18 days ago, travelling well up with pace for long way. Likely to progress and might be able to turn the tables on her old rivals. Good fourth over C&D on chase debut and this very lightly raced 8yo is open to improvement. |
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2nd (8)  (7/1 -8%)Eveque |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Eveque 7/1, Poor maiden but was third over fences at Newcastle in November and yet to be asked for effort when unseating 3 out at Hexham since. 10yo who remains a maiden but might not be far away if minimising the blunders. |
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3rd (7)  (9/2 +55%)Le Grand Vert |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Le Grand Vert 9/2, Hurdles winner in France in summer 2021. Better signs for new yard when second at Market Rasen back in March but has been unable to back it up, unseating early at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. On a competitive mark but jumping can be an issue (early unseat on Boxing Day). |
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4th (5)  (6/1 -100%)Coolkill |
6/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Coolkill 6/1, Largely struggled since a novice hurdle win in April 2021 but much more positive signs when returning from 8 months off to finish 1½ lengths second of 11 to the reopposing Deep Charm over C&D (soft) 18 days ago. 2 lb better with that one now. Should go well. Good second to Deep Charm over C&D last month; bang there if that revival wasn't a one-off. |
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5th (3)  (15/2 +53%)Get With It |
15/2(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Get With It 15/2, Dual chase scorer around 3m in the first half of last season. Has come down in the weights but hasn't been showing enough to suggest he's likely to take advantage, finishing behind a few of these over C&D latest. Didn't run badly when fifth over C&D last time but was behind some of these. |
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|PU| (4)  (6/1 +50%)Fortcanyon |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fortcanyon 6/1, Pair of handicap hurdle wins at up to 3m at the start of 2023. Point background but let down by jumping in 2 handicap chases this winter. Has first-time cheekpieces added to a tongue tie. Can only be watched for now. Hurdle winner off this mark; well beaten in both chases; cheekpieces need to help jumping. |
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|PU| (6)  (9/1 +25%)Not The Chablis |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Not The Chablis 9/1, C&D winner but held by a few of these on last month's C&D form. Visor off, cheekpieces back on. C&D winner who is on a tempting mark but he was only seventh over C&D last time out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DEEP CHARM defeated Coolkill (second) over C&D to complete a double last month and, though Stuart Coltherd's 10-year-old is 2lb worse off, he is expected to confirm that form en route to further success. So They Say shaped with significant promise on her fencing bow last time and natural improvement will bring her firmly into the reckoning. Fortcanyon is also noted.
A C&D race 18 days ago looks the key piece of form here. SO THEY SAY was behind Deep Charm and Coolkill on that occasion but Lucinda Russell's 8-y-o impressed with the way she travelled and jumped for a long way on that occasion and might be able to turn the tables on her old rivals on slightly better terms this time, particularly if Patrick Wadge's 3 lb claim here is taken into account.
Topweight DEEP CHARM is in the winning habit and is taken to land a hat-trick. Coolkill is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (11/4 -69%)Chosen Templar |
11/4(-69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chosen Templar 11/4, Bred to stay well and, upped in trip on his third start in bumpers, got off the mark at Listowel (20f) in September. Had the benefit of an enterprising ride last time, but he's respected as he goes hurdling on first run for yard after leaving P. O'Rourke. Irish 2m4f bumper winner who holds strong claims on this hurdle and stable debut. |
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2nd (5)  (3/1 +67%)Chatshow Host |
3/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Chatshow Host 3/1, Irish point winner who shaped like a stayer on her only start in bumpers. No better than mid-division in mares novice hurdles, left behind from early in straight when fifth of 7 at Wetherby (19.7f) on Boxing Day. However, she could yet do better upped to 3m. Two-time point winner but she hasn't shone on her two hurdle starts. |
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3rd (6)  (11/5 +51%)Josie Alice |
11/5(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Josie Alice 11/5, Winning Irish pointer who ran to a modest level in pair of bumpers just 5 days apart in December, fourth of 7 at Ayr 16 days ago. Can take a step forward as she goes significantly up in distance for her hurdles bow. 3m point winner; fair efforts in bumpers & open to improvement now up in trip over hurdles. |
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|PU| (4)  (16/5 -191%)Moves Like Monty |
16/5(-191%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Moves Like Monty 16/5, €5,500 3-y-o, £36,000 5-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Knight Pass. Dam unraced half-sister to Grand National winner Monty's Pass. Irish point winner and he's one to note on Rules debut (has had a wind op). Point winner whose new trainer has excellent record at Musselburgh; key player. |
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|PU| (3)  (100/1 +0%)Mount Falcon |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mount Falcon 100/1, Last of 3 finishers on completed outing in Irish points and has failed to beat a rival both starts in novice hurdles. Goes up in distance but it remains easy enough to look elsewhere. Tailed off at big odds on both hurdle starts. |
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|PU| (1)  (150/1 -50%)Ask My Heather |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ask My Heather 150/1, Well held in bumpers and has offered little sent hurdling this season, pulled up all 3 starts over timber. Step up in trip not enough to tempt. Tailed off in his four bumpers; pulled up at triple-figure odds on all three hurdle starts. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Chosen Templar was on target in a Listowel bumper when last seen 107 days ago and he appeals as a likely candidate now switched to hurdles, but a chance can be taken on JOSIE ALICE. Lucinda Russell's mare, a previous winner in the pointing sphere, showed a fair degree of promise in bumpers. Hurdling ought to be more her thing and this trip looks to be another positive. Moves Like Monty can chase them home.
Successful on his third outing in Irish points, MOVES LIKE MONTY makes plenty of appeal on paper as a half-brother to 4 winners from the family of the Grand National winner Monty's Pass. He can score on his first start over hurdles, with Irish bumper winner Chosen Templar feared most as he makes his stable/hurdles debut, ahead of Josie Alice.
Leicestershire trainer Laura Morgan has an excellent record at Musselburgh and point winner MOVES LIKE MONTY earns the vote.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (13/8 +68%)Jackpot De Choisel |
13/8(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jackpot De Choisel 13/8, Successful sole start on the Flat and duly landed the odds on second start in this sphere at Ayr (2m, soft) last February. No show in better company both subsequent starts but this is a realistic starting point for the switch to fences and he has to enter calculations. Pulled up on final hurdle start but very lightly raced and may bounce back on chase debut. |
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2nd (1)  (2/1 +0%)Grozni |
2/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Grozni 2/1, Three-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes and didn't need to improve to get off the mark over fences at Downpatrick on final start for that yard in August. Positive start for this stable when second at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) back from a break 3 weeks ago and strong claims off the same mark. Encouraging second at Doncaster on last month's stable debut and he's a key player. |
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3rd (4)  (16/1 +20%)Robinstown |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Robinstown 16/1, Bagged a 3m handicap hurdle at Clonmel on debut for this yard in October 2022 but hasn't come close to matching that form since, including in his 5 attempts over fences. Now tried in blinkers. He wasn't at his best last year but this Irish raider is one to watch in the betting. |
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|F| (5)  (17/2 -55%)Garde Des Champs |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Garde Des Champs 17/2, Convincing hurdles winner in a refitted tongue strap at Perth last June (final start for Keith Dalgleish) and shaped well when third on chase debut at Wetherby (15f, good) in October. Would be a serious player if able to build on that but needs to shrug off a low-key subsequent display at Doncaster. Promising third on chase debut at Wetherby but disappointing at Doncaster since. |
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|PU| (6)  (5/1 -100%)I Am Gonna Be |
5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) I Am Gonna Be 5/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Ayr (20.5f, good) in November. It was a stronger race than this in which she was safely held at Cheltenham since and it wouldn't be much of a surprise were she to get back on track. Perhaps fading when hampered at Cheltenham; promising chase debut second the time before. |
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|PU| (2)  (12/1 -118%)Pozo Emery |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pozo Emery 12/1, Promising novice hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and showed an aptitude for chasing on return from a lengthy absence in first-time cheekpieces (discarded here) at Aintree last month. Hard to be sure quite how much ability he actually retains but this run should be more revealing. Pulled up after very long absence but still interesting, especially if attracting support. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
GROZNI was no match for an impressive winner at Doncaster last month, having scored at Down Royal in August. James Owen's new recruit is able to compete off an unchanged mark and he must hold every chance of going one better. Jackpot De Choisel had excuses when pulled up at Listowel in September and must be of interest now sent over the larger obstacles, along with Garde Des Champs.
GROZNI made an encouraging start for his new connections when finding just one too strong under Alex Chadwick at Doncaster. This drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and he is appealing off the same mark here. I Am Gonna Be, who looks the pick of the Lucinda Russell-trained duo, is feared most ahead of Irish-raider Jackpot de Choisel.
Laura Morgan won this last year and POZO EMERY is the pick on his second start back from a mammoth absence.
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 (8)  (11/4 +77%)Duyfken |
11/4(+77%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Duyfken 11/4, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and resumed with a good third in 15-runner handicap at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) in October, clear of rest. Shade disappointing at Ayr since but promises to be suited by the step up in trip. Last-time-out third at Ayr has worked out well and this new trip could prompt improvement. |
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2nd (7)  (5/2 +9%)Lihyan |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lihyan 5/2, Bounced back to his best to record a first success for current connections in 9-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 18 days ago, driven out. Hit with an 8 lb rise but that shouldn't prevent another good run. Won over C&D last month and he's unexposed over this trip and under hold-up tactics. |
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3rd (2)  (5/1 +33%)Leading Force |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Leading Force 5/1, Irish point winner who finished runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season. Underperformed on handicap debut at Ayr when last seen but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back on his return to action, especially with his yard amongst the winners. Promise in novice hurdles last term & retains potential; firmly in calculations on return. |
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4th (4)  (28/1 -522%)Les's Legacy |
28/1(-522%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Les's Legacy 28/1, Three-time hurdle winner last season. Hasn't quite matched that form in 2 runs over fences but posted a pair of good runner-up efforts in 2m Hexham handicap hurdles at the start of the summer, so return to the smaller obstacles rates a plus. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hasn't shone over fences the last twice but he's on a handy mark now back hurdling. |
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5th (1)  (14/1 -250%)Heartbreak Kid |
14/1(-250%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Heartbreak Kid 14/1, Took advantage of his falling mark over fences at Bangor in May and, after a below-par run the following month (had a wind op subsequently), bounced back to form when runner-up at Sedgefield in November. However, ran out at the fourth back over hurdles there on Boxing Day. Ran out on Boxing Day when back over hurdles but on a good mark on chase form. |
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6th (3)  (12/1 -41%)City Derby |
12/1(-41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) City Derby 12/1, Landed a handicap at Wetherby (21.2f) in April and has continued in good heart, considerately handled when runner-up to a less exposed one at Perth (2m4f) in September. Could be thereabouts once more after a break. Consistent run of form up to September; returns from a break and could be thereabouts. |
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|PU| (5)  (8/1 +11%)Big Bad Bear |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Big Bad Bear 8/1, Recorded back-to-back wins in spring 2022. Largely disappointed since, though possibly needed the run when fifth on reappearance at Hexham in October. 10yo whose form is very patchy nowadays but he's dropped to a dangerous mark. |
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|PU| (6)  (13/2 -18%)Monochromix |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Monochromix 13/2, Fair maiden hurdler who ran creditably first 2 starts this season. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Aintree last time but may benefit from a return to around 2½m. Drops back in trip today and he was a close second on his last attempt at 2m4f. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LIHYAN relished a return to this trip when scoring in ready fashion over C&D last month. An 8lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable and the six-year-old rates as the one to beat in his current mood. Duyfken has been largely campaigned over 2m and he looks a potential improver now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Nick Alexander's gelding is feared most, ahead of City Derby.
DUYFKEN was a shade disappointing at Ayr last time, but he's well worth another chance judged on his promising reappearance third at Kelso, especially now moving up to a trip that is expected to suit. Recent C&D scorer Lihyan is likely to go well again, with Leading Force another to consider for a yard starting to hit form.
Top of the list is DUYFKEN (nap) who has shaped as though he will improve for this step up in trip. Heartbreak Kid is feared most.
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 (5)  (11/8 +31%)Sunday Soldier |
11/8(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sunday Soldier 11/8, Verging on fair in bumpers in Ireland and left previous hurdling efforts behind when scoring readily on handicap debut over C&D last time. Makes plenty of appeal in the follow-up bid. Easy C&D win on handicap debut; up 14lb but remains to be seen where limitations lie. |
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2nd (13)  (28/1 -75%)We Still Believe |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) We Still Believe 28/1, Is yet to fire this season over hurdles, only seventh in handicap at Ayr 25 days ago. Visored now but others make more appeal. AW win last September but soundly beaten over hurdles the last twice; needs to raise game. |
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3rd (7)  (66/1 -100%)Milajess |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Milajess 66/1, Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts for Michael C. Griffin were below par and she's yet to fire for current yard. Needs to turn things around with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
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4th (9)  (22/1 +12%)Noble Annys |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Noble Annys 22/1, Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland, but she hasn't threatened switched to hurdles and needs to raise her game now. Pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso in October and has something to prove after that. |
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5th (4)  (10/1 -25%)Percy Willis |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Percy Willis 10/1, Lightly raced and modest form over hurdles but ran well on the Flat last time and, with room for improvement in his jumping, there's some scope for him from this mark. All 4 Flat wins have come in cheekpieces, which he wears for first time over hurdles today. |
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6th (3)  (33/1 -32%)Rafferty |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rafferty 33/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts over fences for this yard 2 years ago but hasn't shown much in a handful of runs since. Returns to hurdling with something to prove. Hard to fancy on 2023 evidence but trainer's horses are always worth a second look here. |
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7th (2)  (25/1 -150%)Prince Nino |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Prince Nino 25/1, Won twice over 2½m at Perth at the end of the summer and creditable fourth to the in-form Horn Cape (winner again since) at Sedgefield in November. Below form both subsequent starts. Two wins last August/September; mixed form since but not ruled out each-way. |
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8th (1)  (25/1 -355%)Whitehaven |
25/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Whitehaven 25/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 16.5f) and, while he's yet to match that level of form in this sphere, he shaped well when second in first-time blinkers at Bangor 3 weeks ago. Can make his presence felt. Fair second at Bangor three weeks ago and he may still have more to offer in this code. |
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|F| (6)  (11/2 +39%)Uncle Arthur |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Uncle Arthur 11/2, Opened hurdles account on fourth and final start for Fergal O'Brien recently and ran with credit back in handicap company for new yard at Newcastle recently. Not dismissed. Fair third at Newcastle on stable debut and today's speedier test could be a plus; chance. |
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|U| (11)  (7/1 +7%)Dot Cotton |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dot Cotton 7/1, Still looking for her first win but has slipped in the weights and got back on track when second at this course last time. Drop in trip no issue and deserves respect. 16-race maiden but ran well when second here last month and might not be far away. |
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|U| (8)  (12/1 -33%)Mr Rumbalicious |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mr Rumbalicious 12/1, Successful twice on the level back in the spring and overcame market weakness to make a winning handicap hurdle debut in 8-runner event at Cartmel (17.2f) in August. Ran out at Sedgefield last time but that's best treated as a one-off for now. Won on yard debut at Cartmel last August; ran out at Sedgefield in November; could go well. |
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|PU| (10)  (11/2 +54%)Hashtag Lord |
11/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Hashtag Lord 11/2, Placed 3 times over hurdles last winter and ran respectably after a breathing operation when fourth of 8 at this course on chase debut. Disappointed back in this sphere last time but tongue tie applied now. Well treated on last season's efforts but return to form needed in first-time tongue-tie. |
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|PU| (12)  (66/1 -560%)Whozatgirl |
66/1(-560%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Whozatgirl 66/1, Modest form in 3 bumpers and showed more spark at second attempt in this sphere when sixth of 11 at Sedgefield on penultimate outing. Down the field at Ayr last time but could show more now handicapping. Has potential off her lowly opening mark in view of her placed form in bumpers. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Sunday Soldier was most impressive when scooting home on her handicap debut over track and trip last month and she's sure to prove popular once more. However, the Shantou mare does have a whopping 14lb rise to overcome and she may be worth taking on with fellow in-form rival DOT COTTON. The seven-year-old won't be lacking for stamina over this shorter distance and a reproduction of her latest second at this venue may suffice. Hashtag Lord is another to consider.
SUNDAY SOLDIER had plenty in hand when completing a successful handicap debut here last time and still looks well treated based on bumper efforts, so she's a confident choice to go in again. Whitehaven should play a part and Dot Cotton is likely to give her running again.
The application of cheekpieces could be key for PERCY WILLIS, as all four of his Flat wins have come in such headgear.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (11/4 +39%)Hold Onto The Line |
11/4(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hold Onto The Line 11/4, Three wins here in 2022, including on chase debut (20.3f). Well held next 2 starts but last month's Ayr reappearance effort was a step back in the right direction. Down in trip. All three wins have come here and he didn't run badly at Ayr last time; possible player. |
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2nd (6)  (7/1 +7%)Budarri |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Budarri 7/1, Successful twice here last winter and posted good placed efforts in pair of Hexham handicaps (at up to 20f) this summer. Below par next 2 starts after 5 months off but latest third at Catterick was a step back in the right direction. 6 lb out of the handicap, however. 6lb out of the handicap but last two wins came here and he could have a say. |
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3rd (5)  (7/2 -27%)Upagainstit |
7/2(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Upagainstit 7/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start in this sphere at Warwick (16.2f) off this mark in March. Fell at the last at Haydock next time (when distant third) and shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off at Sedgefield 8 weeks ago. Won over 2m on chase debut; faded over 2m4f/2m3f the next twice; now drops back in trip. |
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4th (1)  (20/1 +9%)Texard |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Texard 20/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but has lost his way and sold from David Pipe £7,500 in May. Off 8 months. Struggled on final few runs for David Pipe and probably best watched on stable debut. |
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|F| (2)  (11/2 -22%)Lively Citizen |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lively Citizen 11/2, Multiple hurdles winner who made a successful start over fences off 1 lb higher at Perth in May. Hasn't gone on from that in 2 subsequent starts after a break, though, his jumping leaving much to be desired at Ludlow last time. Won on chase debut at Perth last May; soundly beaten on both runs since but not ruled out. |
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|PU| (4)  (3/1 +0%)Friary Rock |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Friary Rock 3/1, Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D under this rider 8 weeks ago. Remains with handicapping scope after a 4 lb rise so every chance he can follow up. C&D win in November; perhaps doesn't want soft ground; strong claims on that latest form. |
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|PU| (7)  (12/1 -71%)Izzy's Champion |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Izzy's Champion 12/1, Made the frame again when third of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft, 5/2) when last seen in August but up against it from 8 lb out of the weights. 8lb out of the handicap but has won here three times and this might not take much winning. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FRIARY ROCK deservedly regained the winning thread over C&D last time out and a 4lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again, with Lewis Dobb continuing to take off a valuable 7lb. A winner here in the past, Izzy's Champion could be interesting on his return from a 157-day break, while the veteran Budarri is another to consider.
FRIARY ROCK bounced back to his best trying 2m for the first time over fences when winning under this rider here in November and remains on a nice mark having won off 1 lb higher at Perth in May. Upagainstit and Hold Onto The Line both shaped as if better for their comeback runs so rate the main threats.
Preference is for UPAGAINSTIT, for whom the drop back in trip could be just what he needs. Budarri is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (3/1 -33%)Lieutenant Mayne |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lieutenant Mayne 3/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, fair 2½m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Knockrobin. Third sole start in points (Feb 2023). Trainer's runners have to be respected here. Promising third in Irish maiden point; from good Irish stable and he's one to consider. |
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2nd (3)  (7/4 +42%)Flaubert |
7/4(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flaubert 7/4, £48,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam, useful 2½m-21f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2¾m) Schindler's Gold. Wears tongue strap. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 14). Interesting debutant. Point winner who has joined top northern yard and could play leading role on rules debut. |
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3rd (1)  (10/3 -21%)Will Knott |
10/3(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Will Knott 10/3, £52,000 4-y-o. Malinas gelding. 85/40, won 8-runner bumper at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) on NH debut 83 days ago, pushed out. Sets the standard under a penalty. Ready winner at Hexham on bumper debut and he's respected under a 7lb penalty. |
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4th (6)  (11/2 +54%)Reforme |
11/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Reforme 11/2, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to Czech chase winner by Sulamani. Worth market check. Dam bumper/useful hurdle winner; in good hands and no surprise if he goes well. |
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5th (2)  (10/1 +0%)Ebony Warrior |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ebony Warrior 10/1, €32,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Eighth of 13 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft, 18/1) on NH debut 57 days ago, plugging on late. This race doesn't look as deep, so merits respect. Mid-division at Newbury on debut but that gives him something to build on; a possible. |
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6th (7)  (20/1 -167%)Saratoga Steve |
20/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Saratoga Steve 20/1, €5,500 3-y-o, Dylan Thomas gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Green Wizard. Cheap purchase but is in good hands. One of two debutants for good yard and there's potential on paper. |
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7th (5)  (100/1 -614%)Musical Masquerade |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Musical Masquerade 100/1, El Kabeir gelding. 9/2, sixth of 7 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 38 days ago. Not really bred to stay this far and he'll need to leave debut form behind. Soundly beaten sixth of seven at Sedgefield on debut and needs big step forward. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
An impressive winner of an Irish point-to-point last May, FLAUBERT could be a decent recruit to the in-form Donald McCain stable and this looks like a winnable opportunity on his Rules debut. The form of Will Knott's victory at Hexham has not worked out since and a 7lb penalty on this occasion will make life much tougher. Irish raider Lieutenant Mayne is one to monitor for market support.
WILL KNOTT didn't have much in the way of opposition when making a winning start at Hexham in October but Stuart Coltherd's gelding sets a fair standard under a penalty. Rules-debutants Flaubert and Lieutenant Mayne are perhaps most interesting of the remainder, the former having won an Irish point.
Easy point winner FLAUBERT is taken to make a winning start for Donald McCain. Lieutenant Mayne is second choice.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
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