There were 21 Races on Sunday 14th April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Plumpton, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Down Royal, 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)  (10/1 -67%)Somespring Special |
10/1(-67%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Somespring Special 10/1, Won twice over hurdles last spring but pulled up in 2 chases at Wincanton towards the end of 2023. Connections persevere over fences back from 4 months off but can only watch. Possible excuses for two pull-ups over fences; twice successful as a hurdler; may feature. |
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2nd (4)  (17/2 -42%)Magistrato |
17/2(-42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Magistrato 17/2, Won novices' handicap chase at Warwick (2m) last May on final start for Paul Nicholls. Mostly creditable efforts for new yard (second at Huntingdon latest) but he can look awkward under pressure. Quirky but if getting loose on the lead around here he'd probably go close. |
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3rd (5)  (9/4 -29%)Fame And Fun |
9/4(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fame And Fun 9/4, Dual 19f hurdles scorer last season and left first 2 efforts over fences behind when back from a break to win over C&D a fortnight ago. Has the potential for better now he's up and running over fences. Best chase form yet when scoring narrowly over C&D two weeks ago; big shout. |
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4th (2)  (4/1 +11%)Godot |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Godot 4/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed the benefit of his chase debut spin when narrow winner over C&D in January. Also runner-up back here in March and he shaped better than a well-held seventh might suggest at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Respected back here. Goes particularly well here; struggled last time but in a fairly decent handicap at Ascot. |
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|U| (3)  (6/4 +33%)Abingworth |
6/4(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Abingworth 6/4, Course hurdle winner and progressive over fences, gaining win number 2 at Wincanton (2½m, heavy) 18 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb for that and another bold show is likely. Has his own way of jumping but has finished first or second in five of his six chases. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ABINGWORTH gained his second victory over fences at Wincanton on his latest start and the six-year-old, who was raised 2lb by the handicapper, appears capable of having more to offer. Fame And Fun improved to score over C&D a fortnight ago and is likely to be the strongest threat to the selection, while the return to a left-handed track will benefit the cause of Magistrato.
FAME AND FUN could kick on from his recent C&D success and is taken to make light of a 4 lb rise, perhaps at the main expense of Gary Moore's Abingworth. Godot's good recent C&D record suggests he can also be competitive.
None of the five can be dismissed with confidence but FAME AND FUN ran his best race yet over fences to win over C&D two weeks ago.
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)  (5/4 +58%)Townhill |
5/4(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Townhill 5/4, Point winner who has steadily found his feet over hurdles and relished the longer trip (also in cheekpieces) when scoring at Doncaster (3m, soft) in January. Raced on the unfavoured part of track when fourth at Sedgefield since and that shouldn't be taken to suggest the handicapper has got him. Slightly disappointing last time but has good claims if judged on earlier form. |
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2nd (3)  (8/1 -7%)Masterdream |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Masterdream 8/1, Successful on the Flat at Ffos Las (2m) last summer and suited by the step up to 3m+ over hurdles when winning at Hereford in November. Not in the same form at Market Rasen and Hereford later that month. Freshened up since. Good-ground winner in November but not quite in same form afterwards; back from break. |
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3rd (6)  (18/1 -80%)Astroman |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Astroman 18/1, Won twice over hurdles last spring. Plenty of respectable efforts followed. Given a break since a below-form fourth over fences in October and got to be a chance he'll need this. Back hurdling on workable mark but absent since below-par chase run in October. |
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4th (4)  (11/4 +8%)Fortune Forever |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fortune Forever 11/4, Has made a solid start to her handicap career, fourth at Hereford before second of 10 at Taunton (3m, soft) last month. Should go well again. Ran well in both handicaps, more recently when second at Taunton (3m) last month. |
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5th (12)  (80/1 +20%)Crookbarrow |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Crookbarrow 80/1, Has shown precious little to date so easily passed over from 5 lb out of the handicap. Unplaced all eight hurdling starts and can't be recommended. |
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6th (10)  (33/1 -136%)Rum Cove |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rum Cove 33/1, Has looked limited in his qualifying runs but low-grade handicaps do provide him with a more realistic chance. No significant promise in three novice/maiden hurdles; basement mark for handicap debut. |
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7th (9)  (100/1 -203%)Tying The Knot |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tying The Knot 100/1, Much improved when winning a juvenile hurdle at Hereford (2m) for Alan King last winter but largely struggled since, including tailed off in handicap hurdles this winter. Remains to be seen whether first-time blinkers make any difference. Won a juvenile hurdle for Alan King last season but has struggled for new stable this term. |
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8th (13)  (125/1 -25%)Vintage Icon |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Vintage Icon 125/1, Seemingly of little account, pulling up on Lingfield handicap debut in February. Has had wind surgery since. Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February; had wind op last month. |
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|PU| (2)  (18/1 -50%)Mr Tambourine Man |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mr Tambourine Man 18/1, Dual winner in spring 2022 but it's been a struggle since, pulling up back from another breathing operation at Exeter last month. Mark in freefall but has too much to prove. Seems badly to have lost his way; leap of faith needed to support him. |
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|PU| (11)  (20/1 +39%)Simon The Seagull |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Simon The Seagull 20/1, Big prices and no show in a bumper and 3 hurdles. Makes handicap debut from 3 lb out of the weights. Well beaten at huge odds in three novice/maiden hurdles; new trip for handicap debut. |
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|PU| (8)  (40/1 -60%)Endersen |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Endersen 40/1, Lightly-raced sort who offered little in 2 handicap chases in November. Can only watch returned to hurdles after a break. Maiden who struggled in two chases in the autumn and now reverts to hurdling after a break. |
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|RO| (1)  (6/1 +63%)The Turtle Said |
6/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Turtle Said 6/1, Won back to back handicap hurdles in summer 2022. Shaped as if retaining ability on comeback run in November but well held twice since. Something to prove for now. Back from layoff with encouraging run in November but two heavy defeats followed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
TOWNHILL had excuses when finishing fourth at Sedgefield last time and Tom Lacey's gelding is expected to take advantage of dropping back a couple of furlongs in distance. Fortune Forever stepped forward when runner-up at Taunton at the end of last month and has to be a key player based on that performance. Others for the shortlist include Kick Up A Storm, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, and Masterdream.
KICK UP A STORM could easily take a step forward now handicapping after a break so he's the suggestion, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Fortune Forever and Townhill have both made positive starts to their handicap careers and are the obvious dangers in a contest where it's hard to make a compelling case for many.
The pick is TOWNHILL, who was slightly disappointing when favourite last time but can still build upon his earlier win.
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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(3)  (11/4 +50%)Let's Sail Away |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Let's Sail Away 11/4, Successful on his sole outing in points but hinted at temperament - no rarity with this family - as he failed to justify support sent hurdling 7 weeks on at Doncaster. Needs to improve plenty on that showing. 2m4f point winner; ran below market expectations on hurdling debut in January. |
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1st (1)  (4/11 +64%)Davidoc |
4/11(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Davidoc 4/11, £60,000 buy after winning at the fourth time of asking in the Irish pointing field and has made a promising enough start over hurdles, not disgraced in a Class 2 19f maiden at Warwick in January fitted with a tongue tie. Has had a wind op since. This could be a good opening back in trip. Point winner; some promise over hurdles; had wind op and drier ground may help. |
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2nd (8)  (80/1 -21%)Westmill |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Westmill 80/1, No impact in Fontwell bumper and mares' novice hurdle here 10 months apart. Tailed off in a bumper and suffered same fate on her switch to hurdling here last month. |
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3rd (6)  (28/1 +44%)Arenas Del Tiempo |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Arenas Del Tiempo 28/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) for Simon Dow. Showed nothing on hurdling debut at Newbury 3 weeks ago, always behind and jumping none too fluently. Flat wins were in 2021; tailed off on hurdling debut and shouldn't be good enough. |
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4th (9)  (5/2 +29%)Ramensky |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ramensky 5/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), often held back by attitude but successful in seller in August for William Haggas. Interesting now hurdling for new yard. Two Flat wins for William Haggas, the latest a seller; joined a good yard to go hurdling. |
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5th (11)  (50/1 +50%)Silver Bobbin |
50/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Silver Bobbin 50/1, Little form on Flat/in 2 races over hurdles. Flat form of little account and going the same way over hurdles. |
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6th (12)  (20/1 +60%)Sindri |
20/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Sindri 20/1, Maiden on the Flat. Too free sent hurdling at Hereford in February and well beaten twice on the level since. Hood goes on. Maiden on the Flat and tailed off on her previous hurdle start at Huntingdon when 66-1. |
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7th (10)  (125/1 -25%)Gosmore |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Gosmore 125/1, Poor maiden on Flat and well beaten on hurdles debut at Kempton 4 weeks ago. Very limited on the Flat and was a 400-1 chance when tailed off on hurdling introduction. |
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8th (5)  (22/1 +67%)Sir Maximus |
22/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sir Maximus 22/1, In the process of showing a bit more when his race ended at Fontwell last month (left behind after 3 out having tracked pace, well beaten in a share of fifth when fell last). Beaten when falling at Fontwell last month and doesn't look up to winning a maiden. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
RAMENSKY showed ability on the Flat for William Haggas and was purchased for 23,000 pounds following his victory in a Goodwood seller in August. Now in the care of Emma Lavelle, he has been found an excellent opportunity to make a winning start in this new discipline. A wind operation is likely to bring about improvement from Davidoc, while Sanitiser and Let's Sail Away are others who warrant a place on the shortlist.
Expect DAVIDOC to have plenty of use made of him back down in trip around here and he could be hard to peg back. Gary Moore's Sanitiser, who caught the eye in a Kempton handicap when last seen, looks set to go well. Ramensky is worth a look now starting out over hurdles.
Sanitiser is much respected but DAVIDOC has ability and he might show even more this time now getting away from deep ground.
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)  (10/3 +56%)Transmission |
10/3(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Transmission 10/3, Low-mileage 7-y-o who has made a good start for this yard, building on Ascot handicap debut third when scoring over C&D in January. Not disgraced at Sandown next time and unable to get competitive at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) las month. Down in class and looks to hold leading claims. C&D winner; tailed off the last time and he might be on a tough mark now. |
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2nd (8)  (14/1 -40%)Broomfields Cave |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Broomfields Cave 14/1, Point winner who justified support when opening his account under Rules in handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Proved better than ever in recording a second win upped markedly in grade at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) in October and can figure provided he's ready to roll. Off since Oct win at Uttoxeter and has no doubt been waiting for the ground to dry up. |
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3rd (12)  (4/1 +50%)For Gina |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) For Gina 4/1, Third handicap win of the season when seeing off 6 rivals at Fakenham (3m, soft) last month. Not up to a listed mares' race at Doncaster since but wasted no time getting back on track returned to calmer waters when runner-up at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) last month. Below best on only previous run here but sharp tracks suit her well; not out if it. |
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4th (6)  (7/1 -211%)Norton Hill |
7/1(-211%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Norton Hill 7/1, Bumper winner for Jack Barber who has been steadily progressive over hurdles for Anthony Honeyball, winning pair of 25.5f handicaps at Hereford this season. Another 7 lb higher now bidding for the hat-trick but still respected returning from 4 months off. Has another 7lb to contend with but looks on the upgrade and he goes well fresh. |
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5th (11)  (15/2 +38%)I'm A Starman |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) I'm A Starman 15/2, Two C&D wins this spring and ran creditably in a deeper race when third of 10 in handicap at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) last month. Plenty to like back at this venue. 2-2 here and ran perfectly well last time at Newbury; on the shortlist. |
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6th (10)  (22/1 +12%)Hunting Percival |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Hunting Percival 22/1, Bagged his second hurdles success at Stratford in August. Largely below form since and earnt himself a squiggle with a lacklustre display over C&D (soft) 3 months ago. Best watched. He's well handicapped and returns from a break under suitable conditions. |
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7th (9)  (15/2 -36%)San Pedro |
15/2(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) San Pedro 15/2, Came good for this yard with a wide-margin C&D (soft) success in February and having failed to figure under a penalty at Lingfield 10 days later, resumed winning ways over C&D (soft) last month, proving better than ever. Handicapper had a swing with 8 lb but he's respected. Successful on his last two visits here; up the weights but drier conditions will be fine. |
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8th (4)  (12/1 +14%)Striking A Pose |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Striking A Pose 12/1, Revitalised lately, landing a double at Exeter in the mud. Not in remotely the same form in this more competitive affair at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 29 days ago but should find this assignment easier. Saves best for Exeter; below par latest and doubts as to whether Plumpton will suit. |
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9th (3)  (20/1 -122%)Moka De Vassy |
20/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Moka De Vassy 20/1, Finally off the mark in a 4-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) in December, able to get away with a typically sloppy round of jumping in such a small field. Not in same form on both subsequent starts since, however. Blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces. He can bounce back out of nowhere and blinkers are on for cheekpieces. |
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10th (5)  (11/1 -22%)Royal Pretender |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Royal Pretender 11/1, Relatively unexposed over staying trips and returned with good second at Exeter only to be pulled up at Wincanton next time. Seemed unsuited by the relative emphasis on speed at the trip at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) in February and not out of things from a reduced mark. Below par the last twice but if back on song he should be a player on ground he likes. |
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11th (7)  (33/1 -65%)Fable |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fable 33/1, Irish point/dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Bangor (20.3f) last February. Disappointing since (pulled up last 3 starts), so can only be watched despite her tumbling mark. Poor of late but has got herself well handicapped if she can turn a corner. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
NORTON HILL had little difficulty in completing a double when romping home at Hereford in December. A further 7lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for Anthony Honeyball's charge and a hat-trick could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from the reappearing Broomfields Cave, who regained the winning thread at Uttoxeter in October. Although Moka De Vassy isn't the most consistent, he lurks on an attractive mark and first-time blinkers could see the six-year-old get involved.
An open-looking staying handicap with TRANSMISSION selected to come out on top back down in grade. Neil Mulholland's low-mileage 7-y-o was successful on his sole visit to this track in January and he can get the better of Norton Hill, who has been steadily progressive since joining his current yard and arrives chasing a hat-trick. San Pedro arrives in form so he can edge out For Gina for the bronze medal.
Plenty with chances in an open handicap but one who could stage a revival now back on drying ground is ROYAL PRETENDER.
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)  (8/1 -7%)Milan Bridge |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Milan Bridge 8/1, Posted career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 118 days ago, driven clear. Fairly treated on old form and must enter calculations. Exploited his reduced mark over C&D in December; 5lb rise is fair. |
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2nd (9)  (13/2 -30%)Born At Midnight |
13/2(-30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Born At Midnight 13/2, Proved better than ever on his last 2 starts, defying a penalty to make it back-to-back victories over C&D last month. Will need to find more again in this deeper contest, but he's thriving at present. Seeking a C&D hat-trick; up 11lb for last time but that was pretty impressive. |
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3rd (6)  (4/1 +11%)Crystal Moon |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Crystal Moon 4/1, Found further improvement when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) 90 days ago, pushed out. 12 lb higher now but it's possible we haven't seen the best of him yet. Off since January but that win was a career best; may have been waiting for this ground. |
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4th (3)  (66/1 -371%)Innisfree Lad |
66/1(-371%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Innisfree Lad 66/1, Back to winning ways at Doncaster in December and ran with credit when second at Hereford (25.2f) in February. Not the most consistent, however, and ran no sort of race at Warwick latest. Did win earlier this season but not as good as he was and has become hard to predict. |
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5th (10)  (4/1 +38%)Pedley Wood |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pedley Wood 4/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season and continued his steady improvement in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy, 5/4) 46 days ago. Not taken lightly. Form figures of 1122 since sent chasing; highly likely to give his running and be involved. |
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6th (1)  (15/2 -7%)I See You Well |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) I See You Well 15/2, Something of a course specialist, winning 5 times over fences and arrives on back of good second of 7 here (19.8f, good to soft) last month. Return to longer trip will suit and is one for the shortlist. Likes it here and returns to a better trip, but faces another big ask under a big weight. |
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7th (14)  (9/1 +36%)Delgany Monarch |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Delgany Monarch 9/1, Won 3-runner C&D handicap this time last year and back to that sort of form when 10 lengths third of 7 to Born At Midnight at this course 34 days ago. Others look better treated, though. Course winner; record of 1-17 but the ability is there to threaten off this mark. |
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8th (2)  (16/1 -113%)Minella Buster |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Minella Buster 16/1, Won 1 of his 6 starts over fences and somewhere near best when second of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Warrants respect on return. Has the form to feature if bringing his 'A' game and does seem best when fresh. |
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|PU| (11)  (7/1 +50%)Blame The Game |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Blame The Game 7/1, Three-time winner last season but yet to play a significant role this term. Now 3 lb below last winning mark, however, and return to quicker conditions may see him in a better light. Well handicapped on last season's form but his struggles continued at Haydock recently. |
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|PU| (13)  (12/1 +14%)My Bad Lucy |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) My Bad Lucy 12/1, Won 2 of his 6 starts (at up to 24f) last season but clearly had his issues since and hasn't been since down the field at Hereford in November. Hard to weigh up right now but has low mileage and is not the worst handicapped of these. |
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|PU| (5)  (25/1 -108%)Atakan |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Atakan 25/1, C&D winner early last year but lightly raced and disappointing since. Plenty to prove at present. Course winner but this season has yet to get up and running and others are preferred. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Last-time-out Hereford scorer Crystal Moon got the better of a subsequent winner and he likely has more to come over fences. However, a 12lb rise for that victory may be enough to thwart the seven-year-old in his bid to land a double, with December C&D victor MILAN BRIDGE edging the vote. Sarah Humphrey's charge proved strong at the finish that day and he looks the better handicapped of the pair racing off only 5lb more. The hat-trick seeking Born At Midnight is sure to have his supporters too.
CRYSTAL MOON was a ready winner at Hereford last time and remains relatively unexposed over fences. He can score again. Plumpton-regular I See You Well has dropped to a handy mark and is feared most, whilst Pedley Wood and Born At Midnight are also much respected.
Provided he settles better, DELGANY MONARCH (nap) may well reverse recent course form with Born At Midnight.
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)  (5/2 +44%)Paddy De Pole |
5/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Paddy De Pole 5/2, Winning Irish pointer but has failed to progress since his third in a Chepstow novice (23.6f, heavy) on his hurdles bow. In first-time cheekpieces when well held at Wincanton on handicap debut on his latest outing, but it still remains early days with his leading yard. Very unexposed under rules, and this switch to good ground could make all the difference. |
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2nd (4)  (11/4 +21%)Highway One O Five |
11/4(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Highway One O Five 11/4, Placed on first 2 outings in bumpers but hasn't quite reached the same level over hurdles yet. However, on his second handicap start he got back on track when sixth of 14 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago, despite needing stiffer test. One to note upped in trip. Respectable sixth at Market Rasen last month; up in trip today; still has low mileage. |
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3rd (1)  (6/1 -50%)Shandancer |
6/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Shandancer 6/1, Remains a maiden but added another placed effort to his collection when third in maiden at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in August. However, he made little impression at Uttoxeter the following month, so more needed as he makes first run since leaving Amy Murphy after 7 months off. Not seen since September but starts off for new stable on a good mark; a possible. |
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4th (9)  (100/1 -203%)Grooveur |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Grooveur 100/1, Ludlow novice hurdle winner for Alastair Ralph back in March 2021 but has offered little at Lingfield both starts since returning from a lengthy absence. Best watched. Has struggled on both starts for new stable this year. |
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5th (3)  (6/1 -9%)Tellmesomethingood |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Tellmesomethingood 6/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who was having only his second run in a handicap when narrowly denied at this course (15.9f) in December. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Fakenham (20f, good to soft) last time. Merits consideration. Went close here in December but not in same form since and now 0-8 over hurdles. |
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6th (5)  (15/2 -67%)Outside Adesa |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Outside Adesa 15/2, Runner-up both outings in Irish points and, having his second try in a handicap, produced his best effort over hurdles when fourth of 13 in novice event at Ascot (23.5f, good) 3 weeks ago. Task is now to build on his latest run. Ran well for a long way when fourth at Ascot last month; this race is easier. |
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7th (8)  (50/1 -100%)Chief Lady |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Chief Lady 50/1, Winning pointer but has finished well held both starts since her mid-field effort in maiden at this course (15.9f, good to soft) in November. Plenty more required as she goes handicapping after 11 weeks off. Irish point winner; yet to build upon her fairly encouraging rules debut. |
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8th (10)  (12/1 -50%)Beaufort West |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Beaufort West 12/1, A while since his last win at Uttoxeter in March 2022 and hasn't made much impact in his 4 starts this season, pulled up at Fakenham (23.4f, heavy) when last seen in December. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark with blinkers now applied. Regressive 10yo who ended 2023 with a poor run; headgear switched today. |
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9th (7)  (28/1 -100%)Oscarsman |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Oscarsman 28/1, Sole success came in a C&D maiden back in 2019, but he ended last season with a couple of poor efforts and pulled up both outings during the current campaign. Mark continues to fall but has enough to prove with blinkers reached for. C&D winner; lurks on a dangerous mark but needs a revival. |
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|PU| (6)  (25/1 -79%)Naturally High |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Naturally High 25/1, Had to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on the run-in at Fakenham (19.2f, soft) on Boxing Day. However, hasn't gone on from that effort since, again below form on his first run since leaving Gary Moore at Chepstow last month. Others more persuasive. Dead-heating for Gary Moore on Boxing Day but recent stable debut was underwhelming. |
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Narrowly denied on his sole previous start here over 2m last December, TELLMESOMETHINGOOD has not shown much in the interim. That said, he has dropped back to that previous mark of 98, which could spark a revival. A consistent sort for most of last summer, Shandancer is one to note on his return for a new yard, while Highway One O Five has the potential to improve going further up in trip.
HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE produced one of his better efforts over hurdles when sixth at Market Rasen a fortnight ago and, with this step up in trip promising to suit, he can take a step forward to open his account. Tellmesomethingood bettered his recent efforts when fourth at Fakenham last month and could be the main danger, ahead of Paddy de Pole.
Preference is for OUTSIDE ADESA, who drops in grade after a creditable fourth at Ascot three weeks ago.
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)  (Evens +9%)Crazierthandaisy |
Evens(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Crazierthandaisy Evens, Out of a winning hurdler and made a promising start when third in a bumper at Huntingdon 44 days ago. Open to improvement and well capable of opening her account at the second attempt. Rallied into a close third when made fav for Huntingdon debut; can improve. |
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2nd (8)  (17/2 -55%)Getaways Gift |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Getaways Gift 17/2, Getaway filly who looked in need of the experience when fifth in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 10 weeks ago. No surprise should she leave that effort behind. Remote 5th at Wincanton but was niggled along some way out and should come on for that. |
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3rd (3)  (50/1 -213%)Hurley Girly |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hurley Girly 50/1, Shirocco mare. Dam bumper/fairly useful 17f-21f hurdle winner (stayed 25f). Not an obvious sort on paper. First foal; dam point/bumper/2m and 2m4f hurdle winner; yard 1-17 in bumpers this season. |
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4th (5)  (33/1 -65%)Nobody's Perfect |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Nobody's Perfect 33/1, €14,000 3-y-o, £12,000 4-y-o, Westerner filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser A Little Magic and useful 2m hurdle winner Largy Debut, stays 21f. Made frame both starts in Irish points, third last time (May 20). Beaten 35l in her first Irish point (3m) and about half that distance in her second. |
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5th (7)  (9/1 +10%)Chocolate Hobbnob |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Chocolate Hobbnob 9/1, From a good family and someething to work on both starts to date, fifth at Huntingdon last time. May have a bigger performance in her. Beaten in the region of 7l in soft-ground bumpers at Fontwell and Huntingdon; more needed. |
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6th (2)  (4/1 +33%)Hello Cello |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hello Cello 4/1, €52,000 3-y-o, Jet Away mare. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3¼m) Invicta Lake. Wears tongue strap. Newcomers from yard often fancied. 52,000euros 3yo; third foal; unraced dam from pretty useful family. |
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7th (10)  (14/1 +44%)Taralote |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Taralote 14/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam (b78) ran twice in bumpers. First foal; dam twice raced in bumpers, half-sister to French winner Springa De La Mare. |
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8th (9)  (200/1 -100%)Santiago Sunset |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Santiago Sunset 200/1, Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Romeo Brown. Showed nothing at Kempton on debut. Never a factor when 801 at Kempton (good to soft) and headgear is soon turned to. |
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9th (4)  (8/1 -78%)Jakana |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jakana 8/1, Played up beforehand when sixth of 16 in bumper at Ludlow (soft) on her debut 139 days ago, going with little fluency but hinting at ability by the end Needs to have learnt plenty from that first experience. Sixth in a big field at Ludlow and that form has worked out encouragingly. |
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|PU| (6)  (28/1 -75%)Silver Hill Flyer |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Silver Hill Flyer 28/1, Court Cave mare. Half-sister to poor/temperamental hurdler General Hubble. Dam (h98), bumper winner, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 27f) Emmaslegend. Second foal; half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner General Hubble; dam bumper winner. |
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An eye-catcher on her debut at Huntingdon, CRAZIERTHANDAISY could not justify strong market support but compensation may await here. Nicky Henderson's charge is preferred to the well-bred newcomer Hello Cello, and Jakana, who only got going late in the piece on her debut at Ludlow last November. Getaways Gift may have been well held first time out at Wincanton, but the form of that race has worked out well in the interim and she is open to improvement.
CRAZIERTHANDAISY showed plenty of ability first time out and has the potential to improve, so she's a straightforward choice for all that Hello Cello is a notable newcomer for a stable with a good record in this sphere. Chocolate Hobbnob also makes appeal.
A chance is taken on JAKANA, who kept on for sixth in a big field at Ludlow that contained some useful horses.
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| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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