There were 39 Races on Saturday 4th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Cork, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(8)  (11/8 +0%)Khrisma |
11/8(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Khrisma 11/8, Dual-bumper winner in France who finished 7½ lengths third of 10 to Kamaro D'huez in Gr 1 bumper at Fontainebleau (12.9f, soft) 13 months ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Emmanuel Clayeux and joined powerful stable. Useful sort in French bumpers in 2023, placed in Grade 1 the final time; warrants respect. |
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(4)  (11/4 0%)Lud'or |
11/4(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lud'or 11/4, Improved on hurdling debut when second in juvenile at Auteuil in 2023 and shaped well on his British debut after 16 months off when second at Stratford in October, closing when badly hampered entering final 100 yds. Similar form at Uttoxeter (19.9f) and return to 2m in his favour. Ex-French 5yo who has performed well in both British runs; brings the best hurdles form. |
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(2)  (7/2 -75%)Juby Ball |
7/2(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Juby Ball 7/2, Had 3 subsequent hurdles winners adrift when making a successful start to his career in a Ffos Las bumper in November 2023. Runner-up in deep bumper here on sole run since in February (form looks strong) and he's a potentially useful jumper in the making. Major promise in bumpers last term, winning at Ffos Las then solid second here; big player. |
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(5)  (8/1 +20%)Mr Barrowclough |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mr Barrowclough 8/1, Bred for jumps but well backed and he duly delivered on debut in a bumper at Doncaster in November 2022. Bit disappointing under a penalty 3 months later and off the track since, but he's in good hands. Doncaster bumper winner who returns from long absence; heed the market signals. |
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(6)  (14/1 +44%)Walden |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Walden 14/1, Minor promise in a trio of bumpers for Tom Weston. Changed hands for £22,000 in May and while he showed more at Leicester last month, he's probably a longer-term project. Has something to find on bumper and hurdles form. |
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(3)  (16/1 +68%)King Of Highways |
16/1(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Of Highways 16/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and on hurdles debut but did show much more when fourth in novice company at Plumpton 3 weeks ago. Ran well at Plumpton last month but the form is modest. |
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(1)  (25/1 +75%)A Great Excuse |
25/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) A Great Excuse 25/1, £5,000 4-y-o, Lucky Speed gelding. Dam, failed to complete all 4 starts in points, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) A Decent Excuse. Little impact in 3 Irish points and fared no better in a bumper last month. Never figured in Warwick bumper on rules debut; opposed. |
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(7)  (66/1 +56%)Ballyhealy Diamond |
66/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ballyhealy Diamond 66/1, Cheap purchase who showed little in bumpers 9 months apart. Hurdling newcomer who has plenty to find on bumper form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Lud'or sets the standard with an official rating of 120 but although he shouldn't be far away, the vote goes to KHRISMA. A dual Grade 3 AQPS winner before making the frame in a Grade 1 when trained in France, the JP McManus-owned mare should appreciate a switch to hurdles and may well make an immediate impact for the Nicky Henderson outfit. Ffos Las bumper winner Juby Ball is also noted on his return.
Having won twice in 12f bumpers in France, KHRISMA has transferred to Nicky Henderson and in receipt of weight from most, she looks really interesting on hurdles debut. Juby Ball displayed a similar level of ability in that sphere so he's a danger, while Lud'or will attempt to put his experience to good use.
Hurdles debutants JUBY BALL and Khrisma have particularly good claims on their bumper form. Lud'or looks best of the remainder.
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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(2)  (5/2 +17%)Beat Box |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Beat Box 5/2, Hexham blip in October aside, he's won all other 6 starts this term, taking his form to a whole new level for latest of them at Kelso on Sunday. Major player under a 5 lb penalty. Record of 6-7 since joining this yard, most recently scoring at Kelso last Sunday. |
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(7)  (11/4 +8%)Ostrava Du Berlais |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ostrava Du Berlais 11/4, Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow and followed up under a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Taunton 3 weeks ago. Assessor reacted with 9 lb rise but that may not be enough. Blossoming mare who has form figures of 211 since having wind surgery; highly respected. |
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(5)  (9/2 +10%)Dr T J Eckleburg |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dr T J Eckleburg 9/2, Showed the benefit of his reappearance when proving too strong for his 6 rivals at Haydock (16.3f, soft) in November. Runner-up that day has bolted up since and he gave another good account of himself when second at Chepstow a week ago. Same mark. Won at Haydock in November, then ran creditably at Chepstow last week; solid chance. |
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(6)  (9/2 +10%)Duhallow Tommy |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Duhallow Tommy 9/2, Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f). Returned with a brace of sound placed efforts but this is a slightly deeper contest. Has a largely consistent chase record; ran creditably behind unexposed sort last time. |
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(1)  (13/2 -63%)Xcitations |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Xcitations 13/2, C&D winner in November 2023. Far more miss than hit since but he stepped up on his reappearance when third at Haydock a fortnight ago and he's well weighted. Record of 2-3 over C&D includes a success (off 8lb higher) in this race two years ago. |
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(3)  (14/1 +30%)Salamanca Bay |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Salamanca Bay 14/1, Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. However, below best at Cartmel in May and having undergone wind surgery/fitted with tongue tie ahead of stable debut, he also showed little at Southwell. Not beaten entirely by 2m4f trip last time (stable debut); best watched. |
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(4)  (25/1 +11%)Hypotenus |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hypotenus 25/1, Fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles but didn't really click over fences for Gavin Cromwell. Lots to prove starting out for new yard. No progress over fences on Irish soil; something to prove on debut for new yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Beat Box cruised to victory at Kelso last Sunday and merits respect under the penalty, as does Ostrava Du Berlais, who arrives following comprehensive victories at Ludlow and Taunton. She might be capable of better, despite the latest 9lb hike, but this could go to XCITATIONS. The 10-year-old looked in need of the run at Haydock in November, but showed plenty more over the same C&D a fortnight ago. Pam Sly's charge is now 8lb lower than when landing this in 2023 and looks set to go very close once more.
OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS looks a handicapper going places judged on a brace of bloodless victories in recent weeks and her revised mark looks well within range. Beat Box has enjoyed a fine campaign and he's also well weighted turned out under a penalty, with Dr T J Eckleburg likely to be thereabouts.
Improving mare OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (nap) could well win again. Duhallow Tommy is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2)  (3/1 -9%)Doddiethegreat |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Doddiethegreat 3/1, Had been shaping up well in 2023/24, finishing a good fourth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, but held back by inexperience on chasing debut at Kempton on return. Hampered at the start back hurdling at Kempton 9 days ago, so he's one to note from his current mark. Second favourite when pulled up last week after a slow start (forgiven); interesting. |
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(1)  (5/1 +0%)West To The Bridge |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) West To The Bridge 5/1, Last win came at this C&D in March 2023, though showed benefit of his reappearance when third at Bangor (19.6f, soft) in November. Not in the same form here (23.4f, heavy) last time, but he's on a workable mark back down in trip with cheekpieces reapplied. Dual C&D winner on soft; no score since latest of those in March 2023. |
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(5)  (5/1 -11%)Hourvari |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hourvari 5/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and quickly reached a similar level over hurdles in 2022/23. Below expectations on handicap debut only start last sesaon, but after another 13 months off he ran well when second at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) in November. Could be in the mix. absent 395 days before 2nd of six at Wetherby (2m4f, good to soft; favourite) in November. |
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(8)  (13/2 -8%)Fine Casting |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fine Casting 13/2, A while since his last success but from his easing mark he stepped up on his recent outing when second in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 26 days ago. Yard going well and he could be ready to return to winning ways. 14lb below his peak mark when 2nd at Lingfield over an extended 2m3f on soft latest outing. |
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(10)  (8/1 0%)Cast's Tasha |
8/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Cast's Tasha 8/1, Smooth traveller who returned better than ever when scoring at Ffos Las (21.9f, heavy) in November. Ran at least as well when second at this C&D (heavy) last time and she can give another good account in her current form. Won on reappearance and in top form when runner-up over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago. |
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(7)  (10/1 +0%)Dibble Decker |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dibble Decker 10/1, Added a third chase victory to his tally at Wincanton on second start last season. Back over hurdles after 8 months off, needed stronger gallop when eighth of 13 at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 15 days ago, so he could go well with his recent run behind him. Might have needed latest run when back hurdling (first time since April 2022) from chasing. |
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(6)  (12/1 +14%)Firestream |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Firestream 12/1, Fairly useful form when making a succesful hurdling debut in a Chepstow maiden (19.4f, good to soft) in 2022/23 and made the frame both subsequent outings that season. Absent 23 months since but he's an interesting contender on his handicap bow. 706 days off but he's interesting if there's market strength behind him. |
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(3)  (16/1 -14%)Monviel |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Monviel 16/1, Returned to his best over hurdles for current yard, placed for the third completed start in a row when runner-up at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) in May. However, after 6 months off he finished tailed off at this C&D in November. Bounce back called for. Some creditable races in the spring over 2m4f in the mud; tailed off (bled) on return. |
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(4)  (16/1 +20%)Stream Of Stars |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stream Of Stars 16/1, Reappeared from lengthy absence as good as ever, recording back-to-back wins at Fontwell in September/October. Found things tougher at Ascot next time, though, before seeming unsuited by conditions at this course (16f, heavy) 28 days ago. More needed. Lightly raced; below form both starts on worse than good to soft and unraced beyond 2m3f. |
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(9)  (16/1 +20%)Ballybegg |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ballybegg 16/1, Came on plenty for his comeback run when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in November, though failed to repeat that effort when down the field at Warwick 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others more persuasive. Needs to bounce back from a poor show; cheekpieces (tried once in 2021, pulled up) return. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
HOURVARI made a promising return from over a year off the track when second at Wetherby. The lightly-raced eight-year-old has been dropped 1lb and, should he step forward as expected, holds every chance of going one place better. Doddiethegreat didn't make it to the second hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day and it is interesting that he appears again quickly. Fine Casting and the class-dropping Stream Of Stars and are two others to note.
FINE CASTING left his reappearance run behind when bumping into an improver at Lingfield last time, so he is taken to get his head back in front from 4 lb below his last winning mark. He can see off the challenge of Doddiethegreat, who is worth another chance having had excuses at Kempton on Boxing Day, with West To The Bridge also considered.
It's been 706 days off for FIRESTREAM but the market should give clues and he would bring plenty of positives if all is well.
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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(5)  (3/1 +14%)Roccovango |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Roccovango 3/1, Has thrived since joining Olly Murphy and fitted with cheekpieces, resuming his progress after 8 weeks off to make it 4-6 for his present yard (narrow defeats other 2 starts) in 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) just under 6 weeks ago. Nudged up 2 lb and remains of interest. Very nearly 5-5 in the cheekpieces; return to 2m4f should be okay and he has more to give. |
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(8)  (10/3 +5%)Hunter Legend |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Hunter Legend 10/3, Signed off last season by winning heavy-ground Lingfield and Bangor handicaps and back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) last week. 1 lb out of the weights here but is a reliable type who looks sure to go well again. Won by nearly 8l when well backed at Leicester (2m4f) last Saturday; now 8lb higher. |
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(2)  (7/2 +13%)Etalon |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Etalon 7/2, Rapid improver sent chasing last term, winning first 3 starts before shaping better than bare result in Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Seemingly being brought along gradually this term, finishing a bit closer when fifth of 6 at Cheltenham (16.3f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Not one to rule out yet. Highly likely to come good again at some point this term, but perhaps not today over 2m4f. |
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(4)  (13/2 +13%)Triple Trade |
13/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Triple Trade 13/2, Successful twice in 2023/24. Good fifth in Red Rum at Aintree final start but is struggling to recapture his best form this term, fourth of 6 at Cheltenham (16.3f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Handicapper relinquishes his grip further and he's fancied to be involved back up in trip. Has not fired on all cylinders this term but moving back in the right direction. |
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(6)  (13/2 +7%)Jupiter Du Gite |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jupiter Du Gite 13/2, Not straightforward but proved more tractable switched to fences, runner-up on debut prior to going one better at Uttoxeter in March. Returned with solid second at Fontwell and reverted to his free-going ways when third here (24.2f) last month. Back down in trip and has the ability to win more. Headstrong front-runner; latest start was a bold show here when tried over 3m; player. |
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(1)  (10/1 +17%)Unexpected Party |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Unexpected Party 10/1, Enjoyed his finest hour when landing the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Not disgraced when 13¼ lengths last of 4 to Jonbon in Shloer Chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) just over 7 weeks ago. Returns to handicap company and looks second string on jockey bookings. Landed 2m Grand Annual at Cheltenham (soft; 7lb higher today) last March; well beaten here. |
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(3)  (14/1 +13%)Hubrisko |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hubrisko 14/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins, well served by front-running tactics when landing 6-runner Killarney maiden chase (23f, soft) in August 2023. Friendless in the market and made a low-key return from 15 months off back over hurdles at Newbury 5 weeks ago so others more appealing. Ex-Willie Mullins; second run for this yard, probably best watched for the time being. |
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(7)  (25/1 +24%)Carbon King |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Carbon King 25/1, Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland and landed 2 chase victories for this yard last term. Stepped up on reappearance run when fourth at Uttoxeter in November and not disgraced back over fences at Ascot a fortnight ago. His record in class 2 and above is far from convincing, however. Very hit and miss last season; could be building back up to something off a good mark. |
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A winner at Worcester on his chasing bow, ROCCOVANGO showed further progress over fences when successful at Uttoxeter in November. He would likely have won by further if not for a mistake at the last and Olly Murphy's charge is taken to defy a 2lb rise. Hunter Legend has more on his plate after going in at Leicester last week, but he scored with plenty in hand and is likely to prove competitive once again. Jupiter Du Gite has more to offer over fences and will appreciate this return to 2m4f.
Plenty in with a squeak but, having been crying out for this return to further, TRIPLE TRADE gets the nod to regain the winning thread from a much-reduced mark at the expense of Hunter Legend, who scored in emphatic fashion at Leicester last week and should remain competitive. Roccovango is 4-6 for his present yard (narrow defeats other 2 starts), so he rounds off the shortlist.
Last-time-out winners Roccovango and Hunter Legend could still do better but watch out for JUPITER DU GITE back down in trip.
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)  (2/1 +11%)Della Casa Lunga |
2/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Della Casa Lunga 2/1, Better than ever all of a sudden, finishing second in a Kempton listed race before scoring readily in a handicap there 8 days ago. Sets the standard and is the one to beat if the race doesn't come too soon. Break of just eight days (after Kempton 3m win) is a worry but she's well clear on form. |
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(1)  (7/2 -5%)Aston Martini |
7/2(-5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aston Martini 7/2, Bumper winner who also landed her first 2 starts over hurdles last winter. Resumed her progress sent handicapping when runner-up at Bangor on return and, while she failed to back it up at Newbury since, the step back up in trip is in her favour. Return to 2m seemed against her five weeks ago; may yet do better overall, which is needed. |
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(2)  (4/1 +11%)Dameofthecotswolds |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dameofthecotswolds 4/1, Bumper winner who has improved again over hurdles this term, making it 3 wins from her last 4 in a novice at Doncaster last time. This is tougher but she's likely to give another good account. This is much more demanding but she was hugely on top in novice events on last two starts. |
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(4)  (5/1 +23%)Georgi Girl |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Georgi Girl 5/1, Back on the up with a 21f Warwick handicap success on reappearance in November and not disgraced in more competitive event at Cheltenham next time. Can't be ruled out. Better this term, including smooth handicap win at Warwick (2m5f); firmly in the mix. |
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(6)  (15/2 +0%)The Lord Maid |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Lord Maid 15/2, Made a successful hurdles debut in maiden at Clonmel in February (for Josh Halley) and followed up for new yard in 20.5f Southwell novice in April. Solid return from 7 months off when second in 6-runner mares' handicap at Warwick (21f, soft) and she's still low mileage. Second to Georgi Girl on handicap debut; needs more but being so lightly raced gives hope. |
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(5)  (10/1 -33%)Good Look Charm |
10/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Good Look Charm 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Enhanced good record fresh when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at this C&D (heavy) 28 days ago. Not discounted. Asserted under a 10lb claimer in handicap over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago. |
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DELLA CASA LUNGA landed a competitive handicap at Kempton last week and returns to this level with solid claims. A runner-up to the classy Kateira at the same track in November, the seven-year-old is taken to make the most of today's favourable terms and continue winning ways. The progressive Dameofthecotswolds looks worth a try in this grade having landed the odds with the minimum of fuss in a novice race at Doncaster. She's preferred to Aston Martini, who disappointed in a Grade 3 at Newbury, while Good Look Charm won nicely over C&D and has the scope to rate higher than her current mark.
DELLA CASA LUNGA stands out on form and, with a reproduction of the sort of performance she produced at Kempton 8 days ago, she'll be tough to beat. The others all have some sort of a chance, with Georgi Girl respected and another solid showing on the cards from Dameofthecotswolds.
Easily most seems to hinge on whether DELLA CASA LUNGA can produce the same sort of form she showed to win a 3m handicap eight days 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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(6)  (10/3 +0%)Copperhead |
10/3(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Copperhead 10/3, Snapped long losing run on final start of last term and has picked up where he left off by taking handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October. Excellent second the last twice and is a leading player here. Latest start was his best form since 2021 and this resurgent 11yo needs plenty of respect. |
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(2)  (7/2 +22%)Eldorado Allen |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eldorado Allen 7/2, Positive start to this season following another wind op when runner-up at Warwick and backed it up with a good third at Cheltenham. Step back up in trip is well in his favour and he boasts solid claims. Respectable minor honours both outings since latest wind op; lowest chase mark since 2021. |
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(1)  (5/1 +17%)Sam Brown |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sam Brown 5/1, Smart veteran chaser who won 3m handicaps at Warwick and Ascot last season. Returned with a fine third in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby but wasn't in the same form in a strong handicap at Newbury last time. Blinkers go back on. Won this last year; seriously involved if reverting to blinkers from a visor proves okay. |
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(4)  (13/2 +7%)Empire Steel |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Empire Steel 13/2, Gives his running more often than not, which counts for plenty in this sort of event, so merits respect on the back of another creditable third at Haydock last time. Not so bright since Kelso win last February but his only recent run was no disgrace. |
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(7)  (7/1 -17%)Ask Me Early |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ask Me Early 7/1, Won one of these events at Exeter almost a year ago but hasn't been in the same form since, including on return at Bangor 52 days ago. Has edged back to a handy mark, though. Won by 9l over 3m on heavy at Exeter last February and is now just 2lb higher. |
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(8)  (8/1 +20%)Fortescue |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Fortescue 8/1, Lightly raced in recent times and ran well when runner-up to Copperhead on reappearance. Didn't fire at Ascot subsequently but this is easier back against fellow veterans. Stuck on a losing run but his best efforts last term give him a big form chance. |
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(9)  (12/1 +14%)Smarty Wild |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Smarty Wild 12/1, Useful handicap chaser, placed all 3 starts in 2022/23 but pulled up on the back of a long lay-off at Haydock last month. Might come on for it. Sole chase win was four years ago; second run since a long break and not a forlorn hope. |
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(3)  (14/1 +0%)Remastered |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Remastered 14/1, Last season was a write-off (including pulled up in this) but he bounced back to form to take advantage of his reduced mark on his Wincanton reappearance in October. Has been let down by jumping on both subsequent outings and others make more appeal. Won at Wincanton in October last year; the fences have got in the way on both starts since. |
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(5)  (16/1 +11%)Chambard |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Chambard 16/1, Won the Kim Muir at 2022 Cheltenham Festival and and added another valuable handicap to his CV in the Becher at Aintree over a year ago. Hasn't fired subsequently, including on return at Cheltenham. Dominated over the big Aintree fences (3m2f, heavy) in December 2023; out of form since. |
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SAM BROWN struggled in the Coral Gold Cup when last seen, but that followed a very encouraging third on his seasonal return in the Charlie Hall. The 13-year-old won this race last year, when staged at Warwick, off a 6lb lower mark but he should be competitive off this rating given his subsequent performances. Copperhead has been in outstanding form this season and is likely to pose the biggest threat to the selection, although Eldorado Allen and Remastered are others who arrive here with valid form claims.
Joe Tizzard has revitalised COPPERHEAD and Eldorado Allen recently and this pair of classy types could be the ones to fight this out, with the former marginally preferred. Empire Steel is reliable in relation to most at this level, so he's considered a player, too.
Copperhead has found his old steel in a major change of fortunes but ELDORADO ALLEN shaped well when one place behind him last time.
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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(7)  (10/3 -33%)Honky Tonk Highway |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Honky Tonk Highway 10/3, Listed bumper winner. Made hurdles bow after wind op when chasing home a smart one on return (Warwick 19f) and didn't need to improve on that when landing a novice listed event over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago, making all. Looks a stayer but kept at 2m by excellent trainer. Should be more to come. C&D win latest (soft); this handicap debut demands plenty more but plenty of potential. |
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(8)  (7/2 +30%)Oh My Johnny |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Oh My Johnny 7/2, Had the race at his mercy when falling at the last at Bangor on penultimate start but made amends at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 25 days ago, led on bridle home straight, pushed out near finish, easily. Steps up in class on handicap debut but remains unexposed and no surprise to see him go well. Has fallen twice at the last, but a promising handicap debutant after Uttoxeter maiden win. |
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(4)  (4/1 +0%)Navajo Indy |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Navajo Indy 4/1, Progressive sort who arrives here seeking a four-timer following a career-best when landing a nice pot at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 35 days ago, getting first run on runner-up and just kept up to his work late on. Clearly going in the right direction and hard not to see him running well again. On a four-timer after taking his handicap debut in a quite valuable event at Newbury. |
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(3)  (7/1 +0%)Hardy Du Seuil |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hardy Du Seuil 7/1, Won this in 2023 and career-best hurdles run (second of 8 at Carlisle, 17f, soft) on comeback last month, no chance with well-backed winner but clear of the third. Hasn't stood much racing in past few seasons, so needs to prove he can back that up, but a player if arriving here in the same form. Last won in this race two years ago; 2nd in three of seven races since, including latest. |
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(1)  (8/1 +20%)Aurigny Mill |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aurigny Mill 8/1, Took his form to a new level (formerly with Victor Dartnall) when a most impressive winner of 7-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m) on stable debut (second since won a decent race at Ascot). Best forgiven latest Ascot effort when hampered early and looks to be a leading contender. Won easily at Newbury; hampered early two weeks later but probably needs a career best. |
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(9)  (17/2 -21%)Jour D'evasion |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Jour D'evasion 17/2, Novice hurdle winner last season and second over C&D in November, chasing home smart mare. Bettered that effort when second at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 30 days ago. Isn't always the most fluent jumper, but he still seems to be improving and yard among the winners. 2nd last two starts, C&D first occasion; should give his running but needs extra to win it. |
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(5)  (10/1 +17%)Spirits Bay |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Spirits Bay 10/1, Did well last season, winning novice and handicap hurdle over 17f at Exeter. Made encouraging comeback when fifth of 14 at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago, making big move from rear to head chasing pack (winner had flown), tired late on. Should build on that and is very much respected. Made a creditable and promising reappearance at Cheltenham (2m1f) three weeks ago. |
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(6)  (20/1 -11%)Zambezi Fix |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Zambezi Fix 20/1, Tends to save his best for Chepstow, usually ridden patiently and likes a good pace to aim at. Couldn't cash-in on lower chase mark at his favourite venue last week (4th of 8). Back over smaller obstacles and although he is now on his last winning hurdles mark, this looks competitive. Poor back over fences latest; best efforts last winter make him look well handicapped. |
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(2)  (33/1 -10%)Joyeux Machin |
33/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Joyeux Machin 33/1, Useful for Paul Nolan in Ireland but struggled in varied events in 2024. Stable debut looked to be a pipe-opener over an inadequate trip (eleventh of 14, 16.8f, Cheltenham, 22 days ago). This yard could easily revitalise him, but looks the second string here. 2024 did not go well; did not show much under a 7lb claimer on debut for new connections. |
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OH MY JOHNNY rewarded his supporters with an impressive success at Uttoxeter, after falling at the last when looking likely to win at Bangor the time before. Both of those performances suggest that the five-year-old is progressive and an opening mark of 116 may underestimate him. Honky Tonk Highway is another unexposed novice who has to be noted given her Listed success over C&D a month ago. Others to consider are Hardy Du Seuil, Jour D'Evasion and Navajo Indy.
A trappy race to end the card. We still haven't seen the best of the unexposed OH MY JOHNNY who broke his maiden tag without being asked any serious questions and on just his fourth start under Rules, he can follow up his recent victory. Jour d'Evasion ran well here earlier in the season but might find one too good yet again, while we should see Aurigny Mill in a much better light today.
Most of these demand clear enthusiasm but the vote goes to OH MY JOHNNY ahead of Spirits Bay.
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