There were 43 Races on Saturday 24th February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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 (1)  (4/6 +39%)Moon Chime |
4/6(+39%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Moon Chime 4/6, Useful dual bumper winner who built on his Kempton hurdle debut when winning a 14-runner 2m Huntingdon maiden last month. Should be more to come, particularly now stepping up to 2½m. Hard to beat. Listed bumper 3rd who won at Huntingdon on second hurdle run; this longer trip could suit. |
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2nd (4)  (9/2 -157%)Rocket Ronald |
9/2(-157%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rocket Ronald 9/2, Winners in his pedigree and showed promise when 2 lengths second of 7 in 20.5f Leicester maiden hurdle on debut in November. Open to improvement 3 months on. Promising 2nd on debut at Leicester in November; improvement needed but entirely possible. |
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|F| (2)  (9/4 +18%)Big John Wayne |
9/4(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Big John Wayne 9/4, Winner of sole completed start in points. Shaped like a stayer when third of 8 on 21.5f Hereford hurdle debut 26 days ago. May do better. Point winner who was promising third on hurdle debut and is in good hands to progress. |
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|PU| (3)  (125/1 -25%)Hemicycle |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hemicycle 125/1, Maiden Irish pointer and well held in 2 novice hurdles this winter. First-time cheekpieces need to spark major improvement. Ability in points but tailed off at big odds on both hurdle starts; cheekpieces go on. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MOON CHIME won a deeper contest over 2m at Huntingdon last month and, given he got better the further he went that day, stepping up in distance here is of little concern on the back of that commanding performance. Rocket Ronald showed ability when second to an odds-on shot at Leicester on his racecourse bow last November and he commands respect. Similar comments apply to Big John Wayne, whose Rules debut third in a Hereford novice hurdle looks solid given the runner-up has won since.
The step up to 2½m looks sure to suit MOON CHIME who can follow up last month's Huntingdon success. Leicester runner-up Rocket Ronald may give him more to do than Big John Wayne.
Point winner BIG JOHN WAYNE was a promising third on last month's hurdle debut at Hereford and gets the nod ahead of Moon Chime.
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 (1)  (8/11 +34%)Netywell |
8/11(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Netywell 8/11, Consistent type who is bidding for the hat-trick following strong performances in handicaps at around 2m at Haydock and Ayr the last twice. Up 7 lb for latest success but that looks manageable and he's the one to beat. Comfortable wins the last twice and latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 7yo. |
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2nd (4)  (9/2 +18%)Cornerstone Lad |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cornerstone Lad 9/2, Would be thrown in off this mark if back to anything like his best but he's just 1-17 over fences and is opposable based on this season's exploits. On a much-reduced mark but this 10yo needs to halt the slide. |
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3rd (2)  (6/1 -50%)Mr Grey Sky |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mr Grey Sky 6/1, Returned to chasing when landing quick-fire double at Huntingdon/Chepstow in November. Pulled up next time but did run better despite finishing last of 4 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton last time. Still, he needs to raise his game a touch here. Last of four at Wincanton most recently but wasn't beaten far and is not ruled out. |
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4th (3)  (5/1 -100%)Duo D'enfer |
5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Duo D'enfer 5/1, Veteran who built on previous promise following switch to this yard when successful at Sedgefield in December. Better than ever when going in again there (17f, heavy) with first-time cheekpieces enlisted recently and he's a big player with the headgear retained, despite going up 7 lb. Has won at Sedgefield on two of his last three starts; entitled to considerable respect. |
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The hat-trick seeking NETYWELL is hard to oppose now he has got his act together over fences and further success cannot be ruled out, despite the gelding being allotted a 7lb higher mark after his comfortable success over this trip at Ayr 11 days ago. Sedgefield winner Duo D'Enfer could be the one to capitalise if the quick turnaround takes a toll on the selection, although Mr Grey Sky is better than recent form figurers would have you believe and he's not taken lightly.
NETYWELL and Duo d'Enfer both arrive here in rude health and marginal preference is for the former, who did the job well at Ayr last time and he clearly relishes testing conditions. Mr Grey Sky is taken to edge out Cornerstone Lad in the battle for minor honours.
Things have really clicked for NETYWELL the last twice and he can land a hat-trick for Lucinda Russell. Duo D'Enfer is a danger.
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 (7)  (11/2 -57%)Anglers Crag |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Anglers Crag 11/2, Made a winning hurdles debut for David Pipe but form was patchy sent chasing in 2022/23. However, following a wind op he has improved for his current yard this season, completing hat-trick in emphatic fashion at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Likely to stay and leading contender. 3-3 for new yard; up another 11lb and markedly in trip too, but he's a rising force. |
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2nd (13)  (11/1 +56%)Prince Des Fichaux |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Prince Des Fichaux 11/1, Took well to fences last term, landing 10-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (25.3f, good to soft) in April (final start for Sam Thomas). Back to form on fourth start for this yard when second here (23.4f) last month but up it against it here from 4 lb out of the handicap. Close second to Fenland Tiger here (3m, heavy); back up 4lb, plus 4lb out of the handicap. |
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3rd (2)  (18/1 -80%)Tommie Beau |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tommie Beau 18/1, Dual chase winner in the summer and better than ever when enhancing his good strike rate at Sedgefield (Durham National) and Fontwell (Southern National). Good second off revised mark at Plumpton (Sussex National) since and should be in the mix again. In fine form; needs a career best but it's easy to think this even longer trip will suit. |
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4th (10)  (11/1 -10%)Gold Clermont |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Gold Clermont 11/1, Enhanced a good strike-rate over fences for her current yard with a career-best win at Fontwell (27.7f) 4 weeks ago. Handles the mud well so not taken lightly off light weight. Ran poorly on penultimate outing but won in good style on starts either side; good mark. |
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5th (4)  (5/1 +75%)Cruz Control |
5/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cruz Control 5/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who opened his account over fences here (20f) in November. Has found just one too strong at Doncaster on both subsequent starts but stamina to prove stepped up markedly in trip here. Took well to chasing; unraced beyond an extended 2m4f, so this is a huge step in the dark. |
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6th (12)  (66/1 +0%)Easy Bucks |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Easy Bucks 66/1, Better than ever returning from 15 months off when making a winning debut for John Joseph Hanlon at Punchestown but poor effort back with this yard at Market Rasen 18 days ago. 2 lb out of handicap. Tailed off 18 days ago, 2lb out of the handicap today and does not shout stamina. |
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7th (9)  (4/1 +50%)Fenland Tiger |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fenland Tiger 4/1, Progressive handicap hurdler and similar story over larger obstacles, making it 3 wins from 4 starts with a career-best display here (23.4f) last month. Likely to stay and unlikely he's reached his limit yet, so is one to consider again. Stays 3m2f well; won here (heavy) last time; going places and has to be on the shortlist. |
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8th (8)  (13/2 +54%)Flower Of Scotland |
13/2(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Flower Of Scotland 13/2, Winner of the Borders National at Kelso last season before good third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh. Looked rusty at Carlisle on return and better expected now with trip/ground not an issue. Huge player if reverting to what she showed last season over 4m; stable is in good form. |
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9th (5)  (12/1 +14%)Christopher Wood |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Christopher Wood 12/1, Useful winning hurdler but not quite as good in this sphere. However, did prove his stamina for a marathon trip when third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Respectable 3rd both races this winter, latest over an extended 3m7f in Edinburgh National. |
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|F| (11)  (18/1 -13%)Rath An Iuir |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Rath An Iuir 18/1, Back to form when winning amateur jockeys' handicap at Kelso for the second successive season in December. Had a hard race that day, however, and ran no sort of race at Catterick since. Others more likely (remote fifth in this last year). Kelso Christmas win (3m2f, heavy) for second year running; 6th and 5th in last two Eiders. |
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|U| (3)  (14/1 +13%)Major Dundee |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Major Dundee 14/1, Limited to just 3 starts last season but looked better than ever when landing the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter (34f, soft) in March. Creditable third at Warwick on reappearance but questions to answer now after 2 poor efforts subsequently. Won Midlands National (4m2f, soft; 3lb higher today) last March; last two runs are a worry. |
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|PU| (1)  (17/2 +29%)The Galloping Bear |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Galloping Bear 17/2, Useful staying chaser who was a good second in this last year off same mark. Well held all 3 starts since but no surprise if he bounced back. Big questions regarding current form but he was second in this off the same mark last year. |
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There has been some good weight-carrying performances in this race over the years but the 11 stone mark is a prevalent trend among recent winners, which puts the progressive ANGLERS CRAG in the right bracket to continue on his upwardly mobile trajectory. The nine-year-old is still of low mileage over fences and, as he is notably 3-3 since joining the Brian Ellison yard, there are strong foundations for further success here. Fenland Tiger has won both his starts since finishing third behind the selection at Carlisle in December, so cannot be ruled out with a 7lb pull at the weights. The Galloping Bear was second in this race last year and is feared off the same mark, while Gold Clermont is another to consider.
ANGLERS CRAG made it 3 from 3 for this yard in emphatic fashion at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago and remains of strong interest with this longer trip unlikely to be an issue. The progressive Fenland Tiger rates the main threat, with Gold Clermont and Tommie Beau also respected.
This race looks the perfect fit for FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (nap). Next best are Tommie Beau, Fenland Tiger and Anglers Crag.
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)  (2/1 +0%)From The Clouds |
2/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) From The Clouds 2/1, Placed in points. Shaped with encouragement only outing in bumpers back in November 2022 and did the same sent hurdling in a tongue strap when fourth of 12 in a novice here (20.3f) 25 days ago. Open to improvement. Fair 4th over 2m4f here on hurdle debut and this drop back in trip could be the right move. |
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2nd (8)  (6/1 -71%)Tineggiori |
6/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tineggiori 6/1, Left debut form well behind when landing 10-runner bumper at Hexham in June, staying on to lead on line. Ran to a similar level under a penalty when third at Stratford the following month and needs considering now sent over hurdles with yard amongst the winners. Bumper winner; returns from absence but brings potential to this hurdle debut. |
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3rd (5)  (9/1 -80%)Jaminoz |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jaminoz 9/1, Fair Flat winner for Jim Goldie who ran to a similar level on yard/hurdles debut in refitted blinkers when third in an Ayr novice (2m, soft) in December, staying on. Went the wrong way at Wetherby subsequently so needs to get back on track. Better could have been expected at Wetherby but leading player on his previous Ayr third. |
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4th (2)  (20/1 -25%)Breizh River |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Breizh River 20/1, Fair in bumpers but finished well held sent hurdling at Sedgefield (19.8f) in November. Needs to leave that behind. Well beaten over 2m4f on sole hurdle start but showed promise in bumpers; not discounted. |
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5th (7)  (5/1 +44%)Mount Gallion |
5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mount Gallion 5/1, Regressed in bumpers in Ireland but offered something to work on sent hurdling for new yard when fifth of 10 in a 19f Catterick novice 31 days ago. Not without hope if he can build on that. Reasonable fifth on hurdle/stable debut but it didn't suggest he's the one to be on today. |
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6th (1)  (40/1 -471%)Aldbourne |
40/1(-471%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aldbourne 40/1, Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 1¼m, step back in right direction last time. Sold from Harry Eustace for 15,000 gns in October. Two-time Flat winner; makes hurdle/stable debut in modest contest and not ruled out. |
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7th (6)  (2/1 +53%)Lemoine |
2/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lemoine 2/1, Made the fame all 3 starts in bumpers (modest form) and showed up quite well on hurdling debut over C&D in December. Open to improvement. Fair fifth over C&D on hurdle debut and open to improvement; could have a part to play. |
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8th (3)  (66/1 -32%)Dixie Cowboy |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dixie Cowboy 66/1, Maiden Irish pointer who showed nothing sent hurdling (25/1) at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 12 days ago. Fair fourth in final Irish maiden point but tailed off on recent hurdle debut at Catterick. |
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Tineggiori produced a solid level of form in bumpers, including a Hexham triumph in June of last year, and it would come as no surprise were he to be involved at the finish now sent over hurdles. However, preference is for FROM THE CLOUDS, who returned from a 422-day absence with a fourth-placed finish over an extended 2m4f here last month, having switched stables prior to that run. Given the fact he was keen that day, a drop in trip should suit and ground conditions will hold no fears for Lucinda Russell's seven-year-old. Lemoine is also noted.
TINEGGIORI, a fair bumper winner, sets out over hurdles with his yard amongst the winners, so he's fancied to come out on top in what looks a winnable race. From The Clouds is the pick of the Lucinda Russell trio, with Lemoine also feared following an encouraging debut in this sphere over C&D in December.
Those who have raced over hurdles set an ordinary standard and this could go to hurdling newcomer and bumper winner TINEGGIORI.
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 (1)  (6/1 +20%)Cheddleton |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cheddleton 6/1, Useful handicap hurdler/chaser who hasn't been firing over either sets of obstacles this season. Something to prove. Has struggled the last twice but on reduced mark & not ruled out in first-time cheekpieces. |
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2nd (2)  (2/1 -60%)The Edgar Wallace |
2/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Edgar Wallace 2/1, Has made a terrific start to the campaign, winning twice and shaping best (lost ground with very slow leap at the last) at Wetherby a month ago. Fully expected to get back to winning ways. Two wins and a near-miss from his three runs this season and he's a leading contender. |
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3rd (3)  (2/1 -14%)Marown |
2/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Marown 2/1, Dual winner over fences during 2020/21. Good efforts in defeat first two starts this year and worthy of consideration despite a blip at this course last time. Below par here last month but in good form previously & he's a contender if bouncing back. |
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4th (4)  (5/2 +55%)Brayhill |
5/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Brayhill 5/2, Low-mileage 9-y-o who, following another wind op, he made light of a 12-month absence to score over C&D on return. Only fourth here next time and clearly isn't the easiest to train. C&D win in December then well beaten over 2m7f here; not ruled out now back down in trip. |
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The Edgar Wallace has really found his feet over fences since being given wind surgery in July, winning two of his three starts, and though he merits respect, a chance can be taken on CHEDDLETON. Jennie Candlish's charge has dropped to an appealing mark following a trio of below-par efforts, and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could bring about a change in fortunes. Marown can chase the pair home, ahead of Brayhill.
THE EDGAR WALLACE is thriving and is likely to gain compensation for an unfortunate defeat at Wetherby last time. Marown is the obvious danger although Brayhill could feature if back to the sort of form that saw him make a successful return over C&D.
Three of these were below par last time whereas the fine form of THE EDGAR WALLACE continued with a near-miss at Wetherby.
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 (6)  (7/4 +36%)Horn Cape |
7/4(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Horn Cape 7/4, In good form in recent months, scoring at Sedgefield in November and over this C&D on penultimate start. Didn't do a great deal wrong when runner-up back at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) last time and likely to give another good account. Two wins towards end of last year (including C&D) and good second last time; solid claims. |
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2nd (4)  (5/1 -43%)Matchless |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Matchless 5/1, Improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) in November and just touched off at Doncaster next time. Didn't look entirely straightforward when below par on his latest start but definite chance if he puts his best foot forward here. Flopped on New Year's Day but in good form previously; in mix if leaving last time behind. |
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3rd (3)  (9/1 -29%)Baron De Midleton |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Baron De Midleton 9/1, Useful sort who won 3 handicap chases last season and returned to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen in January. Came up short in a claiming hurdle at Leicester next time, though, and will probably find one or two too good here, too. Disappointing last time but made bad mistake three out; won two starts ago; not discounted. |
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4th (7)  (40/1 +20%)Iwa |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Iwa 40/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but sent off at 100/1 when pulled up in Catterick handicap hurdle on return from long absence for new stable in January. Now tried in a hood. The returning tongue-tie may help but he has plenty to prove nevertheless. |
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5th (2)  (9/2 +18%)Jason The Militant |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jason The Militant 9/2, One-time very smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead and while he has made little impact for current yard, there were positives to take from his latest effort at Haydock (shaped better than the distance beaten). Down another 5 lb and he needs a second look. Continues to tumble down weights, but not shaping as though he's about to halt the slide. |
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6th (1)  (7/2 +13%)Since Day One |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Since Day One 7/2, Did well switched to fences last season, for all that he was turned over when odds on for a match at Wetherby when last seen 12 months ago. 4-4 over hurdles at this course and resumes on a workable mark, so he'll be a danger to all if ready to roll. Absent since last February but has won when fresh and he likes it here; interesting. |
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7th (5)  (12/1 -140%)I Have A Voice |
12/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) I Have A Voice 12/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland and has reached a similar level over hurdles, resuming winning ways with a fluent round of jumping in 4-runner event at Sandown last January. However, absent since unseating rider in a juvenile event at Haydock the following month. Two juvenile hurdle wins last season; returns from absence but a market check is advised. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Horn Cape won two out of his last four starts and his most recent second in a class 4 event at Sedgefield puts him in the picture. However, he could find it tough to beat SINCE DAY ONE. Donald McCain's gelding hasn't been seen in this sphere since April 2022, when he finished fourth at Ayr, and he remains fairly unexposed for his age, so it would be no surprise to see him get his head back in front. Matchless completes the shortlist.
A chance is taken on the fitness of SINCE DAY ONE, who clearly goes well here (4-4 over hurdles and 5-6 overall at this course) and he resumes on a good mark (8 lb lower than that off which he landed a handicap chase here last January). Jason The Militant's recent form figures do not inspire confidence but he's lurking on a dangerous mark and is next on the list ahead of the in-form Horn Cape and Matchless.
Most of these have something to prove but that's certainly not the case with HORN CAPE, who won over C&D on heavy ground in December.
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 (6)  (3/1 +10%)Chumlee |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Chumlee 3/1, Low-mileage 9-y-o who left his qualifying runs well behind when making a successful handicap debut over C&D last March. Might have needed the run at Kelso 10 months later but remains unexposed and worthy of interest. Well backed when winning on handicap debut over C&D last March and remains unexposed. |
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2nd (7)  (7/1 +79%)This Is Bob |
7/1(+79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) This Is Bob 7/1, Little form of worth in maiden/novice hurdles and fared no better switched to handicaps at this course 25 days ago. Others make more appeal. Drops back in trip but was tailed off on last month's handicap debut here; hard to fancy. |
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3rd (5)  (10/3 +49%)Raffles Wonder |
10/3(+49%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Raffles Wonder 10/3, Fairly useful bumper winner who has proved too free and hasn't made an impact as yet over hurdles. Not one to completely write off. Well beaten on his four hurdle starts but this bumper winner goes h'capping off lowly mark. |
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4th (8)  (18/1 +45%)Mister Smarty |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mister Smarty 18/1, Poor form shown in 2 bumpers/over hurdles and is hard to make a case for. Well beaten at 25-1 on last month's handicap debut here (2m4f, soft); others are preferred. |
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5th (2)  (17/2 +39%)Purple Gown |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Purple Gown 17/2, Fair Flat winner who showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 13 in a Catterick maiden on penultimate outing. Failed to progress further on handicap bow at Sedgefield since, though. Soundly beaten fifth on recent h'cap debut but not written off in view of previous efforts. |
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6th (3)  (25/1 -25%)I Doubt That |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) I Doubt That 25/1, Fair 2m Flat winner but he hasn't offered much over hurdles and he has an 11-month absence to overcome. Flat winner, but hasn't shown much across his four hurdle runs and has something to prove. |
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7th (1)  (10/1 -233%)Into The Sunset |
10/1(-233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Into The Sunset 10/1, 4/1, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good). Off 18 months. Returns on the same mark and looks worthy of consideration. Won two good-ground handicaps in 2022; tackles testing ground now back from an absence. |
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|F| (4)  (11/1 -230%)Silver Vision |
11/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Silver Vision 11/1, Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when a wide-margin winner of 10-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso in January. Possibly found race coming too soon at Sedgefield since, so could get back on track. 25-1 win at Kelso last month but inconsistent and soundly beaten at Sedgefield since. |
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|U| (9)  (9/2 -50%)Melvich Bay |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Melvich Bay 9/2, Poor but fairly consistent hurdler who showed some encouragement on her first go over fences when third at Catterick 22 days ago. Cheekpiecs applied returned to this discipline. 0-14 but fair performances the last twice and might not be far away; cheekpieces go on. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Into The Sunset hasn't been seen on the track since scoring by seven lengths in a class 4 event at Catterick in August 2022, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market on his return. However, the vote goes to CHUMLEE, who has much more recent form in the book after hitting the frame in this grade at Kelso last month and he was dropped 1lb for that effort. The nine-year-old was reappearing after a 291-day break that day and it may have brought him on plenty, while he also has winning C&D form in the book. Melvich Bay goes in first-time cheekpieces and she can fight it out for the minor honours.
CHUMLEE was most impressive when making a successful handicap debut here last March and, while his only start since was underwhelming, he could strip fitter for it and this isn't a strong race, so he gets the nod. Into The Sunset is a danger despite the long absence and Melvich Bay warrants consideration.
The lightly raced 9yo CHUMLEE was an easy winner on handicap debut over C&D last March, and can build on last month's comeback third.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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