Newbury Races & Results Tomform Thursday 7th November 2024
There were 45 Races on Thursday 7th November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Ludlow, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 7th November 2024
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(1) Aurigny Mill 4/1, Back-to-back wins at Wincanton and Kempton in December. Faced a stiff task in the Betfair Hurdle but ran an unusually poor race in the Swinton Handicap when last seen in May. Sort to bounce back quickly so worth a market check returning for in-form new yard (has left Victor Dartnall). Returns to a suitable level on debut for new yard but is lumbered with top weight.
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2nd (7) (9/4 +18%) King William Rufus
2.25
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(7) King William Rufus 9/4, Opened hurdles account at the sixth attempt when making all in a Plumpton maiden (2m, good to soft) in March and has found only one too good both outings since, including in a Fontwell novice (17.7f) on reappearance last month. Should go well again. Has form figures of 122 since switched to front-running tactics; solid chance.
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3rd (4) (5/2 -25%) Schmilsson
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(4) Schmilsson 5/2, Fairly useful performer on Flat for Andrew Balding who got off the mark over hurdles in a Sedgefield maiden back in February. Disappointed on handicap debut at Stratford but bounced back with a bang when scoring at Wetherby (2m) on reappearance 22 days ago, just holding on. Respected up 3 lb. Registered a solid win at Wetherby on reappearance; due to go up 1lb in future.
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4th (2) (12/1 -33%) Hooper
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(2) Hooper 12/1, Quirky sort who ran creditably when third in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, good to firm) when last seen 17 months ago. Not seen since but is capable of going well fresh. Hasn't scored for over three years and badly lacks recent match practice.
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5th (5) (11/2 +8%) Junkanoo
5.5
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(5) Junkanoo 11/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and similar form over hurdles last winter, off the mark at Plumpton (15.9f) in January. Hasn't fired in handicap company since but he ran creditably from an easing mark at Fontwell 15 days ago and looks interesting back at 2m. Gradually finding his feet in handicap hurdles; possibilities off current mark.
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6th (6) (25/1 -56%) Mucuna
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(6) Mucuna 25/1, Just a modest Flat winner but quickly made up into a better hurdler in summer 2022, winning 4 juveniles. Shaped as if retaining ability back from 18 months off here in December and ran to a similar at Kempton when last seen in February. Reappears from a 2 lb lower mark. Record of 4-5 on good going over hurdles; interesting granted that ground.
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7th (8) (16/1 +0%) Almuhit
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(8) Almuhit 16/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler at his best but he proved to be a disappointment on debut for new yard here in September and has fared little better both starts since. Others more persuasive. Holds weak claims on his form in maidens for new stable; others preferred.
12:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
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Hooper posted a good effort in defeat when third on his last start in May and returns off a 4lb lower mark here. However, the vote goes to SCHMILSSON, who returned from a break to pip a subsequent winner at Wetherby and is just 3lb higher. The five-year-old makes only his third handicap start in this sphere so there should be more to come. King William Rufus is the pick of the remainder.
JUNKANOO looks attractively handicapped on some of last season's novice form having eased in the weights, so he receives the tentative vote with the drop back in trip likely to suit. King William Rufus seems likely to go well again back in handicap company, with recent Wetherby scorer Schmilsson another to consider.
Wetherby scorer SCHMILSSON gets the vote, ahead of King William Rufus who is another solid contender.
(2) Hartington 9/1, Promising third of 15 in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f, good to soft) on hurdles debut in April. Unsuited by drop to this trip on return at Worcester last month and it would appear that the focus is on getting this third qualifying run under his belt ahead of a switch to handicaps. Has consistent RPRs but needs improvement to get off the mark.
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2nd (6) (10/11 +44%) Roysse
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(6) Roysse 10/11, Unbeaten in 3 points and duly built on his Rules debut promise when landing a 10-runner bumper here (2m, soft) in January. That race has already produced 4 subsequent winners and, with the promise of better to come now sent hurdling, he has to enter calculations. Has undergone a wind op. Solid promise in bumpers last term, winning at this course latest; strongly respected.
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3rd (3) (9/2 -35%) L'astronome
4.5
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(3) L'astronome 9/2, Useful performer at his best on the Flat, counting a Group 2 success among his 4 wins in France. Shaped well on debut for Hugo Palmer at Chester last September and, though below par since, he is very much of interest switched to hurdles for new yard with Harry Cobden booked. Group 2 winner on Flat in France but his British from has tailed off; hurdles debut.
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4th (1) (20/1 -67%) Fort St Angelo
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(1) Fort St Angelo 20/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 6) and showed definite promise when runner-up on Rules debut in a Ludlow bumper (15.8f, good) last month. That looked like a decent contest and, with improvement likely now switched to hurdles, he's not discounted. Irish point winner; beaten 9l in Ludlow bumper for new yard; needs to improve.
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5th (4) (33/1 -106%) Portcammon
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(4) Portcammon 33/1, Landed the odds in good style in a Roscommon bumper for Willie Mullins last year. Has failed to build on that since, including on handicap bow at Galway in September, but he's nevertheless an interesting recruit for the Neil Mulholland yard with handicaps likely to be on the agenda before long. Disappointing over hurdles on final run for Willie Mullins; debut for new stable.
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6th (5) (9/4 +32%) Pure Carbon
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(5) Pure Carbon 9/4, Stepped up on his bumper debut when third of 12 in one at Huntingdon in April. Further progress when second to odds-on shot Captain Marvellous on return/handicap debut at Warwick (2m, good) and he's likely to make a bold bid to go one better here. Firmly heading in the right direction, most recently second at Warwick on hurdles debut.
13:05 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
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PURE CARBON made a pleasing hurdling debut when second at Warwick last month and he should have learned a great deal from the experience. With normal improvement, he could prove very hard to beat. The main threat might be Roysse, who struck in a bumper here in January and is an interesting contender on his first start over timber. Smart Flat performer L'astronome needs to be monitored in the market, with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye.
It's probably fair to say that PURE CARBON was flattered by his proximity to the winner when runner-up on hurdles debut at Warwick, but the horse that beat him that day looks pretty useful and, in any case, it was a very promising start to his career in this sphere. Harry Derham's charge is taken to go one better here, perhaps at the expense of L'Astronome, who is an interesting recruit from the Flat for the burgeoning James Owen yard. Bumper-winner Roysse is also of strong interest.
Judged on his bumper form, ROYSSE holds particularly strong claims. Pure Carbon is feared most.
(4) Bowtogreatness 6/1, Yet to get his head in front over fences but produced an effort right up there with his best when third in handicap at Kempton (3m) in February. Efforts mixed at Spring Festivals thereafter and bad mistake did for him on return at Cheltenham (24.5f) 12 days ago. Return to handicaps a plus. Well treated on best chase form; however, record in this sphere is now 0-12.
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2nd (1) (1/1 +33%) Destroytheevidence
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(1) Destroytheevidence 1/1, Fairly useful, 3-time winner over hurdles who justified good support sent chasing/after 7 months off when landing 9-runner novices' handicap at Chepstow 4 weeks ago, digging deep to pull clear with runner-up. Jumped soundly then and claims again with prospect of more to come. Justified favouritism at Chepstow last month and looks a bright chasing prospect.
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3rd (3) (3/1 +57%) Rock My Way
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(3) Rock My Way 3/1, Didn't really go on over hurdles after notching a Grade 2 novice win in 2023 but solid start over fences since the turn of the year, second of 5 in C&D handicap on final start in February. Not discounted on return. Absent since finishing second over C&D in February; debut for new yard.
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4th (5) (17/2 +29%) Olivers Travels
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(5) Olivers Travels 17/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who has improved significantly with cheekpieces fitted over fences, landing back-to-back Worcester handicaps (23f) this summer. Jumped none too fluently and below form when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f) 29 days ago. Needs to brush up in that department here. Has taken well to cheekpieces but his form dipped last time; others preferred.
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5th (2) (17/2 -325%) Collectors Item
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(2) Collectors Item 17/2, Form proved up and down over hurdles/fences last season but firmly back on track with blinkers fitted when readily seeing off 11-rivals in 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter in May. Possibilities up 7 lb if headgear has desired effect again back from 6 months off. Absent since taking well to blinkers at Uttoxeter in May; the blinds are retained.
13:40 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow
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Destroytheevidence justified favouritism by two lengths at Chepstow on his chasing bow and should mount another bold bid, despite a 5lb rise. However, COLLECTORS ITEM made a strong impression when bolting up in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter in May and only has a 7lb higher mark to contend with. If the seven-year-old can run to a similar level of form on his return, he will prove tough to beat. Rock My Way is another to note on his first start for the Anthony Charlton stable.
DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE was well prepared and justified good support after 8 months off when successful on chase debut at Chepstow 4 weeks ago. Open to improvement in this sphere, he's fancied to make a bold bid to make it 2-2. Collectors Item, who responded very well to blinkers when scoring at Uttoxeter in May, is another to note on return, whilst it will be intriguing to see how Hugos New Horse figures now chasing.
Good prospect DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (nap) is taken to follow up his Chepstow success. Rock My Way is second choice.
(2) Listentoyourheart 1/2, Overcame inexperience to make a winning bumper debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) last autumn and even better form in defeat taking on stronger company after. Impressive when bolting up on return/hurdles debut in a mares' maiden at Market Rasen (16.6f) in September and big player with more to come. Useful bumper form; won easily at Market Rasen on hurdles debut; top on the figures.
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2nd (1) (14/1 -87%) Kitty Foyle
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(1) Kitty Foyle 14/1, Fairly useful stayer on the Flat (stays 2m) and bright start over hurdles when landing 9-runner mares' novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f) 48 days ago, winning readily. Open to improvement but this demands a sizeable step forward on what she achieved then. Took well to hurdles at Newton Abbot seven weeks ago, following up her Flat win.
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3rd (3) (11/2 +15%) Mary
5.5
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(3) Mary 11/2, Off the mark in big-field Stratford handicap (16.3f) in August and improved (fair form) when runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts since, latterly in mares' novice at Southwell (15.8f) 2 weeks ago. However, she lacks the potential of a couple here. Continues in form but has raced 15 times and is the most exposed contender.
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|PU| (4) (4/1 -14%) Roaring Home
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(4) Roaring Home 4/1, Plenty of promise in 3 bumper starts and marked herself out as a good prospect in this sphere when winning 9-runner mares' maiden at Exeter (16.7f) on return 4 weeks ago. Looks sure to improve and may well pose chief threat to Listentoyourheart. Good bumper form; scored at Exeter on the switch to hurdles; warrants respect.
14:17 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
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Having acquitted herself with credit in several high-class mares' bumpers last season, LISTENTOYOURHEART had little difficulty in justifying odds of 1/10 on her hurdles bow at Market Rasen. The Dan Skelton-trained five-year-old has more on her plate in this class 2 contest, but she looks more than capable of following up. Mary wasn't disgraced when finding only a stablemate of the selection too strong at Southwell and she may take the silver medal again, ahead of Exeter winner Roaring Home.
Having built up a solid record in bumpers, LISTENTOYOURHEART made the perfect start in this sphere when impressively landing an 8-runner Market Rasen novice (16.6f) 6 weeks ago. Open to above average improvement, this looks a good opportunity for her to follow up. Exeter-scorer Roaring Home appeals as the one to give Dan Skelton's mare most to think about.
The form pick is LISTENTOYOURHEART, while Roaring Home and Kitty Foyle are interesting rivals who may well improve further.
(5) American Sniper 15/8, Resumed winning ways in a first-time tongue strap at Cheltenham last November but ended last season on a low note and, although he stepped up on his reappearance at aforementioned venue last time, he was still some way below his best. Return of cheekpieces may help; record in this headgear includes a win last November.
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2nd (2) (5/2 +29%) Emitom
2.5
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(2) Emitom 5/2, Recorded a third C&D success in February. Ran creditably when fifth to the reopposing Monmiral in the Final of this series at Cheltenham the following month and it would be no surprise to see another good run back from 7 months off. Has form figures of 1121 at Newbury, the second-place finish in this race last year.
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3rd (1) (9/2 -13%) Monmiral
4.5
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(1) Monmiral 9/2, Addition of blinkers reignited his spark when seeing off 21 rivals in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival. Ran at least as well from a 6 lb higher mark when fifth of 21 at Aintree the following month and bound to be thereabouts if in the same form on this return to action. Has earned top weight, having landed the 2024 Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; respected.
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4th (3) (9/2 0%) Henry's Friend
4.5
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(3) Henry's Friend 9/2, Recorded a hat-trick in novice handicaps chases last season, including a Grade 2 at Ascot. Pulled up in National Hunt Chase on final outing but not dismissed lightly back over hurdles on this return from 8 months off. Useful novice over fences last term; attractively weighted (chase mark is 5lb higher).
14:52 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
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A marked drop in distance proved no barrier to success for seasonal debut winner MAJOR FORTUNE at Newton Abbot last week. The six-year-old scored with plenty up his sleeve and a 7lb penalty over this longer trip may not be enough to prevent him from completing a double. Monmiral, who took the Final of this series at the Cheltenham Festival in March, ended his campaign with a respectable fifth at Aintree and isn't taken lightly dropping in class. Emitom, runner-up 12 months ago, is another to consider.
This is by far and away the strongest race MAJOR FOTUNE has contested so far but his improvement doesn't look like stopping anytime soon and he can go in again under a 7-lb penalty. Emitom goes very well at this track and is second choice.
Progressive MAJOR FORTUNE appears to have a good chance of enhancing his excellent strike-rate. Emitom is second choice.
(4) Masaccio 2/1, Successful twice over hurdles last season and ended that campaign with a personal best, finishing a clear second in a 12-runner 2½m Aintree handicap. Probably on a fair mark for this chase debut and will be a danger to all if his jumping passes the test. Hurdles form includes a solid effort at this venue; interesting on chase debut.
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2nd (3) (5/2 +25%) Twinjets
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(3) Twinjets 5/2, Multiple bumper/hurdles winner who found improvement when making a successful debut for Paul Nicholls over fences at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last December. Probably needed the run when returning to action at Chepstow last month and this 7-y-o remains with potential as a chaser. May improve with Chepstow reappearance under his belt; won well last December.
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3rd (6) (5/1 -11%) High Treason
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(6) High Treason 5/1, Opened hurdles account at Fontwell last winter and, having found the company too hot in a Grade 3 Sandown handicap next time, he duly got back on track with a gutsy victory at Southwell (20.4f, good) in April. No reason to think he won't do well over fences, too, but this is a tough starting point. Generally progressive sort who scored twice over hurdles; interesting chase debutant.
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4th (5) (11/1 -57%) Thelasthighking
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(5) Thelasthighking 11/1, Successful over fences at Wincanton and Southwell during 2022/23 campaign and returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Kempton last autumn. Form dipped thereafter but resumes here with yard (also represented by High Treason) in good form and he's dangerous to discount. Form went pear-shaped this spring; market instructive on return from break.
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5th (1) (7/2 0%) I'd Like To Know
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(1) I'd Like To Know 7/2, Just touched off on chase debut here in January and again impressed with his jumping when landing a 5-runner handicap back at this course (16.4f, soft) next time. Bettered that with a decisive success at Kempton (2¼m, good to soft) when last seen in May and a 4 lb rise is by no means excessive. Record of 2-4 since switched to chasing, the wins at Newbury and Kempton; respected.
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|F| (2) (11/1 +0%) Sail Away
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(2) Sail Away 11/1, Dual winner on good ground in 2022/23 and shaped well on several occasions in defeat last term. However, there was very little promise in his reappearance display at Chepstow where, on what was his first run following a fourth round of wind surgery, he checked out rather tamely. Useful on his day but has a major question mark over current form; best watched.
15:27 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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I'D LIKE TO KNOW had plenty in hand when winning over 2m2f at Kempton when last seen in May and Chris Gordon's gelding has to be of interest on his return, despite a 4lb rise. Masaccio hit the crossbar over hurdles on his most recent outing and merits consideration now switched to fences, while High Treason and Twinjets complete the shortlist.
THELASTHIGHKING failed to kick on following a positive start to last season but he is on a good mark if able to get back on track, a scenario which is certainly plausible given that he returns from a break with his yard going great guns. I'd Like To Know took very well to fences last season and is a much-respected main danger, while Twinjets remains capable of better in this sphere and Masaccio will be a threat if he adapts well to the larger obstacles.
Based on their respected Newbury form, MASACCIO and I'd Like To Know are the most appealing runners.
(4) El Cairos 16/5, €200,000 No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Wasdell Dundalk. Irish point winner in April. Got to be on the shortlist. Intriguing prospect, having been bought for 200,000euros after Irish point win.
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2nd (1) (11/4 -38%) Bobajob
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(1) Bobajob 11/4, £24,000 Doyen gelding, dam closely related to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth and fairly useful 2m hurdler Chesterfieldavenue. Yard have had several winners of this in recent years. £24,000 3yo; out of half-sister to Bobs Worth; yard has a good record in this race.
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3rd (7) (11/2 +0%) Wandering Ego
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(7) Wandering Ego 11/2, €20,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Queen Nel. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sparkling River. Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Wears hood. He was in the process of showing promise when final-fence faller in Irish point; hood now.
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4th (2) (5/2 +0%) Brookside La
2.5
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(2) Brookside La 5/2, €100,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Hands of Gold. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Fergall. Yard's bumper runners have been red hot and he's very much one to consider on debut. 100,000euros 3yo; major stable is doing well in bumpers this term; interesting.
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5th (3) (7/1 +56%) Claim The Throne
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(3) Claim The Throne 7/1, £55,000 Kapgarde gelding out of 19f chase winner in France, sister to smart hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 2½m) Laurina. Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Mar 2024). Ran well on final start in Irish points; joined new connections for £55,000.
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6th (6) (22/1 -83%) Onelikethat
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(6) Onelikethat 22/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stays 2¼m) Castlegrace Paddy. Noteworthy newcomer. 55,000euros 3yo; trainer has a respectable strike-rate (7-31) in bumpers.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
EL CAIROS cost 200,000 euros after winning a point-to-point in Ireland earlier in the year and the son of No Risk At All has to be of considerable interest on his Rules debut. Brookside La was also an expensive purchase at 100,000 euros and any market support for him would have to be noted. Others to consider are Bobajob, Wandering Ego and Claim The Throne.
The Skelton yard have been firing with bumper runners so BROOKSIDE LA could be the way to go before market clues. This looks a pretty deep contest though, one which Nicky Henderson usually targets successfully, so Bobajob has to be respected. Wandering Ego is another to note.
First choice is BOBAJOB, ahead of Brookside La who is another interesting newcomer. The betting should offer further guidance.
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