Plumpton Races & Results Tomform Monday 21st October 2024
There were 48 Races on Monday 21st October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Pontefract, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 21st October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Clinton Lane 11/1, Only modest form required to take a Fontwell maiden on heavy in March. Found life tougher on his next 3 starts and surely vulnerable for win purposes under a penalty on this first outing since June. Fontwell maiden winner but has struggled in some very ordinary handicaps.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +50%) Goodwin Face
3
3/1(+50%)
(6) Goodwin Face 3/1, Half-brother to a couple of hurdle winners. Off 10 months after falling on his debut last November and more than hinted at ability when fifth on 2m Warwick return 18 days ago. May do better and might be the one to chase home Roamn Roy. Attracted attention of the stewards when a never-dangerous fifth at Warwick.
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3rd (4) (4/11 -27%) Roman Roy
0.363636
4/11(-27%)
(4) Roman Roy 4/11, Promising second in a Wincanton bumper on debut last November. Only fifth when favourite at Kempton 3 months later but he still achieved fair form and looks to have struck upon a weak race now hurdling on his return from wind surgery. Pushed last spring's Grade 2 bumper winner Horaces Pearl close on his debut last November.
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4th (5) (22/1 +56%) Smith
22
22/1(+56%)
(5) Smith 22/1, Six-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat but hasn't taken to hurdling in 3 attempts. Modest these days on the Flat and showed nothing in his three previous runs over hurdles.
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5th (7) (40/1 -344%) Guinness Lad
40
40/1(-344%)
(7) Guinness Lad 40/1, From a yard in form but he pulled hard and finished well beaten in a Worcester bumper last month. Has a hood fitted now making a quick switch to hurdles. Headgear turned to after running himself into the ground by pulling too hard in a bumper.
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6th (8) (80/1 -100%) Jukebox Joker
80
80/1(-100%)
(8) Jukebox Joker 80/1, Well held in a bumper and novice hurdle 5 months apart. Well held in a bumper and tailed off on hurdling debut at Chepstow when 100-1.
9
7th (9) (100/1 -52%) Scarlet
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Scarlet 100/1, Little show on the Flat ahead of this switch to hurdles. Earned a basement mark in five Flat defeats from 7f to 1m4f, including two handicaps.
13:55 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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ROMAN ROY failed to build on a promising debut when fifth in a Kempton bumper on his latest start in February, but Paul Nicholls' gelding still showed plenty of promise and could be hard to beat in this company. Dotties Star has been running well enough on the Flat of late to suggest he can make the frame, while Clinton Lane is the pick of the remainder.
ROMAN ROY showed promise in bumpers last season and looks a bit of a standout for the Paul Nicholls yard. Goodwin Face offered something to work on at Warwick recently and can follow him home ahead of Dotties Star.
This looks a gilt-edged opening for hurdling debutant ROMAN ROY who pushed a very smart horse close in his first bumper.
(4) Touquet 7/2, €185,000 son of Kapgarde who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a Sandown bumper a year ago. Too keen to last out back there 11 weeks on but he's had a breathing op and is sure to be well prepared for this hurdles bow fitted with a hood. Sandown bumper winner; raced too freely there next time; hood added for hurdling debut.
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2nd (8) (8/1 -45%) Luna Effect
8
8/1(-45%)
(8) Luna Effect 8/1, Some fair efforts on the Flat when in the care of Roger Varian. Failed to fire in 3 starts on the level for this yard but made a sound start to hurdles career when fourth at Fontwell 17 days ago. Beaten under 10l into fourth on his switch to hurdles at Fontwell and can build on that.
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3rd (5) (50/1 +0%) Birthday Angel
50
50/1(+0%)
(5) Birthday Angel 50/1, Brother to useful hurdler Teqany (winner around 2m) and fairly useful hurdler Castel Gandolfo (winner around 2m). Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1½m), well below form in handicap last time. Sold from Archie Watson 21,000 gns in May. Initial Flat promise but lost his way in handicaps after being gelded; new yard.
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4th (1) (6/4 +75%) Ami Bondhu
1.5
6/4(+75%)
(1) Ami Bondhu 6/4, Left debut form well behind when landing a Fakenham bumper with something to spare in November. Not in quite the same form at Warwick 2 months later but he's one to consider on hurdles debut. Useful bumper form (even in defeat) and can do well over hurdles.
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5th (3) (11/4 +8%) Realistic Optimism
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(3) Realistic Optimism 11/4, Fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland who hasn't been seen for 2 years but still strikes as an interesting hurdling debutant having changed stables. The market should be informative fitted with a hood for the first time. Long-time absent but a bumper winner in Ireland and has joined a good yard.
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6th (7) (10/1 -43%) Lord Maher
10
10/1(-43%)
(7) Lord Maher 10/1, €13,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Brother to fair hurdler The Niffler. Dam maiden pointer. Failed to complete in a couple of points but made a winning debut at Roscommon in June for S.Curling. Changed hands for £10,000 a month later. Bought for £10,000 after winning a Roscommon maiden hurdle (good) on rules debut in June.
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7th (9) (300/1 -200%) Mon The Hoops
300
300/1(-200%)
(9) Mon The Hoops 300/1, Limited appeal on pedigree and little promise in bumpers 11 months apart. No impact in two bumpers, finishing a remote last of three runners in the latest.
14:25 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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Lord Maher has to be of interest on his debut for these connections having won a Roscommon bumper in June, but marginal preference is for TOUQUET. The five-year-old scored on debut in a bumper at Sandown last November and can be given another chance following his subsequent defeat under a penalty at the same venue. Good Too was useful on the level and is another to note.
TOUQUET won a bumper on debut last year and with a hood likely to help him settle now hurdling, he can make a winning return to action for his leading stable. Realistic Optimism and Ami Bondh are also of interest switched to obstacles.
The bumper exploits of AMI BONDHU and Touquet bode well in a novice hurdle of this nature. Nick Gifford's runner edges preference.
(5) West Orchard 10/3, Below form when last seen but won over C&D around this time last year (albeit with a run behind him), so he's worth monitoring in the betting after 6 months. Capable of a bold show but record when fresh isn't overly encouraging.
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2nd (1) (9/2 -50%) Kankin
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(1) Kankin 9/2, Modest chaser who edged ahead close home to double his tally at Fakenham in May. Respectable effort next time and can make his presence felt if tuned up for this return. Won two handicap chases last season, including on reappearance off just 2lb lower.
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3rd (4) (6/1 -33%) Jack Doyen
6
6/1(-33%)
(4) Jack Doyen 6/1, Latest win in chase at Hereford in March. Remained in good form subsequently and, while he's not the most reliable in general, he's worthy of consideration back from 6 months off. In a good run of form back in the spring and fair shout if resuming where he left off.
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4th (2) (10/3 -11%) Time To Bite
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(2) Time To Bite 10/3, Back on the up, under positive tactics, when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good to firm, 8/1) in May and backed it up with another likeable display at Fakenham 141 days. Can make all here. Has got himself high in the weights and a soft lead seems unlikely.
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5th (7) (12/1 0%) Noah's Light
12
12/1(0%)
(7) Noah's Light 12/1, Surprise winner under a change of tactics when opening his account over fences at Newton Abbot (21f, good to soft) in July and was back on track when second over C&D last time. Others look better treated, though. Only 1-17 over fences and this front-runner is likely to be taken on up front.
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6th (8) (17/2 +29%) Miss Fedora
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(8) Miss Fedora 17/2, Got back on track reverted to this hurdling when landing 8-runner handicap at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) in August. Below form next time and has an uninspiring record over fences. She didn't really convince in her five previous chases earlier this year.
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7th (6) (9/1 +64%) Elpologreg
9
9/1(+64%)
(6) Elpologreg 9/1, Got off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, soft) in February but that was a poor contest and he didn't really back it up subsequently. Will probably need this return from 6 months off. The race he won at Fakenham in Feb fell apart; well held afterwards.
14:55 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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TIME TO BITE only found one too good when trying to land a double on his most recent outing at Fakenham in June and it would be no surprise to see him make a winning return off the same mark. Kankin failed to fire on his most recent outing but he is a player on his previous success at Fakenham, while Kalkas edges out Jack Doyen to be pick of the rest.
TIME TO BITE was in excellent form when last seen and shouldn't face much pressure for the lead, so he's fancied to make a successful comeback from more than 4 months off. Kalkas is one to note with his stable going well and West Orchard isn't ruled out considering he was a C&D winner less than a year ago.
This looks sure to be run at a good clip and KANKIN can pick off his rivals late on, as was the case on his reappearance last season.
(13) Kilcummin 12/1, Got back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 44 days ago. One to consider off a 3 lb lower mark. Flat maiden; has won a juvenile hurdle but hasn't offered all that much in handicaps.
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2nd (1) (2/1 +67%) Saligo Bay
2
2/1(+67%)
(1) Saligo Bay 2/1, C&D winner who failed to get home when eighth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 44 days ago, prominent to 2f out. Weighted to go well back in this sphere. Some promise on the Flat this summer and has won over hurdles around here.
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3rd (12) (9/1 -29%) Ez Tiger
9
9/1(-29%)
(12) Ez Tiger 9/1, C&D winner and not disgraced off a 5 lb higher mark when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) later in May. Needs considering after a break. C&D winner who can deal with this mark but wouldn't want rain-softened ground.
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4th (10) (16/1 -14%) Lady Caro
16
16/1(-14%)
(10) Lady Caro 16/1, Yet to fire this term, and had a wind op before coming in 11th of 14 in maiden at Kempton (11f) on flat debut 19 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. 0-9 in bumpers/hurdles but did finish second in a Fontwell handicap in April.
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5th (5) (17/2 -89%) Royal Deeside
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(5) Royal Deeside 17/2, Fair maiden on the Flat and has finished in the money on 3 starts since switched to hurdles. Off since a well-held sixth on Flat at Southwell in April though so needs to get back on track. Tailed off on the AW last time but had been running well over hurdles.
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6th (9) (22/1 -57%) Gearing's Point
22
22/1(-57%)
(9) Gearing's Point 22/1, A fair 12f Flat winner but he failed to go on in three runs over hurdles last season. Goes into handicaps now and may still do better. Four-time Flat winner; has shown an aptitude for hurdling and this just her second h'cap.
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7th (3) (10/1 +38%) Kalif D'airy
10
10/1(+38%)
(3) Kalif D'airy 10/1, Third in a pair of juvenile hurdles at Newbury and Hereford last winter but tongue tied when only seventh on his handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f) 17 days ago. Could still do better for his good yard. Tailed off on handicap debut (tongue tied) at Fontwell but he's better than that.
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8th (8) (8/1 -23%) Birdman Bob
8
8/1(-23%)
(8) Birdman Bob 8/1, C&D winner who posted a respectable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (20.5f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Back down in trip and no forlorn hope. Needs to get back on track but goes well here and recent rain was welcomed.
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9th (4) (22/1 -120%) Barenboim
22
22/1(-120%)
(4) Barenboim 22/1, Some good efforts on the Flat for David O'Meara this year but hasny matched that back in this sphere on debut for new connections at Worcester and Market Rasen. More is required. Five-time AW winner but a limited hurdler who made no impact on recent handicap debut.
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|F| (6) (12/1 -100%) Sami Bear
12
12/1(-100%)
(6) Sami Bear 12/1, Dual handicap winner who wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when third of nine over 2m4f here 29 days ago.Possibilities. Well held in two runs after a break and ideally needs further than this.
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10th (7) (80/1 -142%) Mi Sueno
80
80/1(-142%)
(7) Mi Sueno 80/1, Bagged handicaps at Fakenham and over C&D last winter but well held in a pair of Flat handicaps in early summer. Needs to bounce back. Beat Birdman Bob here in March but has done nothing since under either code.
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11th (15) (16/1 -60%) Invictus De Brion
16
16/1(-60%)
(15) Invictus De Brion 16/1, Poor maiden hurdler who fell at the fifth tried in cheekpieces over fences here (2m4f) last time. Others are preferred. Bumper winner; yet to win over jumps but positive signs over hurdles and fences.
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|PU| (2) (16/1 +20%) King Otis
16
16/1(+20%)
(2) King Otis 16/1, C&D winner but below par of late and unseated rider 5th in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 25/1) 40 days ago. Handily weighted if getting back on track. Has lost his way a little and was 25-1 when departing midrace at Worcester.
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|PU| (14) (17/2 -6%) Embolden
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(14) Embolden 17/2, Course winner but it's now 12 runs since his last win in 2023. 8/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. Can raze lazily so the addition of blinkers could prove significant; not without hope.
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|PU| (11) (50/1 -100%) Conservative
50
50/1(-100%)
(11) Conservative 50/1, Regressive on the Flat and has shown just poor form over hurdles, pulled up here last time. Hard to fancy. Low-key start over hurdles continued when pulled up on handicap debut.
15:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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Placed on three of his last four starts in this sphere, ROYAL DEESIDE brings a level of consistency to this open contest and that may be enough to see him get off the mark under suitable conditions. Barenboim has yet to put it together for new connections but must enter calculations, along with Invictus De Brion and Sami Bear, who has dropped 4lb below his last winning mark.
Not nearly as competitive as the numbers suggest and C&D scorer SALIGO BAY, who arrives fit from the Flat, could take advantage of an attractive mark back hurdling. Stablemate Kalif d'Airy fluffed his lines on his handicap debut at Fontwell but could still emerge as the main danger ahead of C&D winners Ez Tiger and Birdman Bob.
Competitive. BIRDMAN BOB (nap) runs his best races here, has gone well fresh before and booking Sean Bowen looks a statement of intent.
(3) Menaggio 1/1, Made it third time lucky over hurdles in a 21.7f Hereford novice in January. Well backed on handicap debut after 8 weeks off and resumed progress when finding just one too strong at Kempton (21f, good to soft) back in May, edged out only on run-in. Worth a look on return/chase debut. Lightly raced hurdler who was second on handicap debut; should make a chaser.
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2nd (2) (5/4 +69%) War Lord
1.25
5/4(+69%)
(2) War Lord 5/4, Has tumbled in the weights and lurks on an appealing mark as a result of a barren spell, shaping well back in cheekpieces when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) 11 days ago, ideally needing a stronger gallop. Considered back over the larger obstacles. Disappointing as a chaser given his early highs but he could yet come good again.
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3rd (4) (7/1 -75%) Sainte Doctor
7
7/1(-75%)
(4) Sainte Doctor 7/1, Flat/3-time hurdle winner and, following a low-key start over fences, she duly capitalised on reduced mark at Chepstow (19.5f) in April 2023. Bolted up in 4-runner event at Ludlow (20f, good to soft) later that month but not seen since. Watching brief advised given the absence. Could be interesting if resuming where she left off after a lengthy absence.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
15:55 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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PRINCE QUALI has no margin for error off top-weight on his seasonal debut, but the way he got the job done when landing the double over 2m at Chepstow earlier in the year gave the impression that he would relish going up in trip and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop him. A promising second at Kempton when last seen in May, Menaggio is one to monitor for market support on his chasing bow, while Icare Grandchamp looks to build upon a first career success at Newton Abbot in June.
Cases can be made for most, but the vote goes to WAR LORD, who has race fitness on his side and recent exploits over hurdles suggest he should remain competitive back over the larger obstacles. Prince Quali has been progressive since joining Robert Walford and he rates as a major danger chasing a hat-trick on return, with Icare Grandchamp, who opened his account at Newton Abbot back in the summer, rounding off the shortlist.
A tight race in which all five have chances. ICARE GRANDCHAMP won snugly at Newton Abbot and appeals as one with more to offer.
(2) Tapley 9/4, Pair of 2m wins last season and fine second of 17 to Pickanumber in Swinton at Haydock when last seen in May. Claims if ready to roll after 163 days off. Running well earlier this year but perhaps vulnerable without Elizabeth Gale's 7lb claim.
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2nd (6) (13/2 -63%) Man Of The Sea
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(6) Man Of The Sea 13/2, Prolific on the Flat and over hurdles on Jersey this summer. Runner-up in a couple of handicap hurdles in Britain last autumn and should be competitive for in-form Neil Mulholland. Kept busy in Jersey, winning races over hurdles and on the Flat; needs good ground.
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3rd (5) (6/5 +26%) Davidoc
1.2
6/5(+26%)
(5) Davidoc 6/5, Off the mark in a soft-ground C&D maiden in Apil and made a solid start to his handicap career when second of 11 at Warwick (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks later. The winner at Warwick was successful on his next 3 starts so the form looks solid. Second in a Warwick handicap after winning his maiden here; solid claims.
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4th (1) (15/2 -25%) For Pleasure
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(1) For Pleasure 15/2, Free-going front runner who won twice over hurdles last December. Also successful on AW Flat in April. Off 4 months, below par on the Flat at Bath 47 days ago and has since undergone wind surgery. Stable going well. Fairly treated if rediscovering his best form during the last 12 months; often front runs.
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5th (7) (22/1 -57%) River Gold
22
22/1(-57%)
(7) River Gold 22/1, Won a claiming hurdle in France last summer. Struggled in 4 outings for Nicky Henderson, including a couple of handicaps in the summer. Joined another good stable but a watching brief is the call unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Has a tongue tie refitted. Disappointing in four runs for Nicky Henderson but joined another good yard.
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6th (4) (18/1 -157%) Alto Alto
18
18/1(-157%)
(4) Alto Alto 18/1, Four-time winner at Plumpton. Off since a lesser run over fences at Kempton in April but he has gone well fresh before and his stable won the race last year. Always goes well here over fences and hurdles; not handicapped out of things.
16:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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Only worn down late in the piece when attempting to land the double at Warwick in May, DAVIDOC had previously been an impressive winner over this C&D and returning to the Sussex track is a big plus as he looks to strike off 1lb higher. A career-best second in the Swinton Hurdle at Haydock in May, Tapley can give him plenty to think about, along with For Pleasure, who should be race-fit after a recent spin on the level at Bath.
It turns out DAVIDOC was up against a well-treated rival on his first venture into handicap company in May and this Ben Pauling-trained 6-y-o can build on that promising run now back at the scene of his maiden success. Junkanoo could be spot on for this after a spin here last month and is second choice ahead of Man of The Sea.
Although RIVER GOLD never got going for Nicky Henderson, she was a good winner in France and it's still early days.
(2) River Tyne 4/1, Finally opened her account when landing a 12-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (3¼m, good) on latest start in May. She isn't an obvious one to follow up, though, especially not off this 7 lb higher mark. Stayed on best to get the job done over 3m2f at Fontwell in May; 7lb rise okay.
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2nd (3) (9/4 +10%) Hobb's Delight
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(3) Hobb's Delight 9/4, Much-improved switched to handicaps last winter, dead-heating at Fontwell on Boxing Day and also successful at Southwell in February. Latest second at the latter course (24.3f, good) in June was another very creditable effort and claims on chase debut, granted a clear round. Goes over fences off a fair mark and there are chasers in the family.
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3rd (4) (6/1 -200%) Ballyrashane
6
6/1(-200%)
(4) Ballyrashane 6/1, Left his chase debut form behind when successful at Fakenham in March and recently doubled his tally in this sphere at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft). 5 lb rise fair enough and he should be on the premises once more. Winning for a second time over fences when grinding it out over 3m at Uttoxeter.
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4th (5) (4/1 +50%) Prime Pretender
4
4/1(+50%)
(5) Prime Pretender 4/1, Four time point winner who was runner-up in handicap chases off higher marks several times in 2022/23 season. Record under Rules stands at 0-19 and below par both starts since returning from a break but he's down to a dangerous mark and perhaps the first-time blinkers will have a positive effect. After a successful spell in points he has been quiet in two handicap chases.
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5th (1) (18/1 -177%) Iron Heart
18
18/1(-177%)
(1) Iron Heart 18/1, Four-time hurdles winner who was a close second in a Bangor handicap chase (3m, good) in May. However, that is very much a standout effort from his 7 runs in this sphere and he was safely held returned to fences at Ludlow 12 days ago. Dual hurdle winner this season (2m4f/2m7f, good); chasing record is very mixed.
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -32%) Can't Buy Time
66
66/1(-32%)
(6) Can't Buy Time 66/1, No show in 5 starts over hurdles and significant step forward needed here following a 7-month absence/wind op on this chase debut. Has a lot to prove having pulled up in both handicaps over hurdles.
16:55 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
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RIVER TYNE accounted for his nearest rival by over a length when scoring at Fontwell in May and she makes her return to action off 7lb higher. Nick Gifford's nine-year-old might only need to produce a repeat of that display in order to record a double. Ballyrashane struck at Uttoxeter earlier in the month and it would be no surprise to see him feature again following a 5lb rise, while Hobb's Delight is another to note on his chase debut.
It's worth chancing PRIME PRETENDER, who has slipped to a potentially handy mark and the addition of blinkers may prove to be a good thing. Chase debutant Hobb's Delight will be a threat if his jumping passes the test, while Ballyrashane was 9½ lengths ahead of the selection when scoring at Uttoxeter but now meets Evan Williams' representative on 8 lb worse terms.
Ballyrashane is feared most but HOBB'S DELIGHT did well over hurdles and is bred to make a chaser.
(2) Belles Benefit 17/2, Bounced back to form after 5 months off with victory at Cartmel (2¾m, good) in June but not in the same form since and she looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Exploited her reduced mark at Cartmel (2m6f) in June and bumped into one at Sedgefield.
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2nd (5) (16/5 -42%) Bella Cavalla
3.2
16/5(-42%)
(5) Bella Cavalla 16/5, Temperamental sort who has made the frame on 3 of her last 4 starts in handicap hurdles, most recently finding just one too good at Fontwell (25.8f, good). 5 lb rise for that effort no great hardship and she's a must for the shortlist. Only beaten a length at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) and she saw that race out well.
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3rd (8) (11/2 -10%) Luna Run
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(8) Luna Run 11/2, Improved when beaten less than a length into second in 3m Ffos Las handicap at the end of May. Backed that up when fourth at Newton Abbot when last seen during the summer and she's a live each-way contender. Has run well in handicaps and she may show improvement in first-time tongue-tie.
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4th (1) (7/1 -17%) O'grady's Hill
7
7/1(-17%)
(1) O'grady's Hill 7/1, Successful in a point during the spring and runner-up in a couple of maiden hurdles in July. Recent handicap debut sixth at Kelso (21f, good to soft) was respectable but she will need to find something extra in order to take this. Three seconds under rules before dropping out on her handicap debut at Kelso.
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5th (7) (40/1 +39%) Chief Lady
40
40/1(+39%)
(7) Chief Lady 40/1, Winning pointer but has yet to offer anything of note under Rules and looks set for another struggle. Poor so far in handicaps and has to raise her game in the new cheekpieces.
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6th (6) (11/4 +39%) Eliza Dolittle
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(6) Eliza Dolittle 11/4, Maiden hurdler who is bred to stay well and duly performed with credit upped to this trip when third of 11 over C&D in April. Ikely would've finished a clear second but for falling 2 out back here the following month and she's one for the shortlist. Running well when falling over C&D in May and pulled hard that day off steady fractions.
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|F| (3) (11/1 -38%) Summerleaze
11
11/1(-38%)
(3) Summerleaze 11/1, Maiden pointer and has looked limited under Rules, unable to feature on first start for this yard at Worcester last time. Has competitive form but tailed off on her debut for this trainer; bit to prove after that.
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|PU| (4) (10/1 +17%) Harkangel
10
10/1(+17%)
(4) Harkangel 10/1, Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap after 12 weeks off at Taunton (3m, good) in April. However, she failed to land a blow at Sratford next time and she may again find one or two too good. 33-1 winner on her penultimate start but overall profile is unconvincing.
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|PU| (9) (14/1 -17%) Baby Sham
14
14/1(-17%)
(9) Baby Sham 14/1, Got her head in front when accounting for at Fonwell last summer and would be a danger to all granted a repeat of that form. Infrequent winner who has lost her way and remains opposable right now.
17:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
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Belles Benefit was well beaten when second in a stronger event than this at Sedgefield last time, but she might get closer on the downgrade off a 1lb lower rating. However, it may pay to side with BELLA CAVALLA. Neil Mulholland's six-year-old finished over nine lengths clear of the third when runner-up over 3m2f here last month and was put up 5lb for that display. If she can reproduce that level of form, she could be the one to beat. Luna Run completes the shortlist.
BELLA CAVALLA is by no means a certainy to back up the form of her latest effort at Fontwell but she will have every chance if in a similar mood here. Next on the list is Luna Run whose latest effort at Bath was creditable and she still has low-mileage, while Eliza Dolittle is also accorded respect.
Unexposed as a stayer and arriving here after a good run in defeat, BELLA CAVALLA gets the nod ahead of Eliza Dolittle.
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