There were 43 Races on Saturday 9th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Hereford, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (13/2 +54%)Spiced Rum |
13/2(+54%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Spiced Rum 13/2, Fair staying handicapper on the Flat and opened her account at the fourth attempt over hurdles with a hood added(retained here) at Hereford (16.2f, soft) last month. Likely to continue to pay her way but she's probably biting off more than she can chew on this occasion. Modest Flat winner who is doing well over hurdles but faces a stiffer test this time. |
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2nd (4)  (7/4 +65%)Kartoon And Co |
7/4(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kartoon And Co 7/4, Successful start in 4-runner event at Stratford in October and placed both starts since, latterly finishing third behind a couple of potentially useful types at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft). This stiffer track should play to his strengths and could be on a good mark for this handicap debut. The form of his two defeats stacks up well and he could have got in lightly off this mark. |
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3rd (3)  (6/1 -100%)Valadon |
6/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Valadon 6/1, Chased home the smart Salver on debut at Exeter (16.7f, soft) prior to landing the odds in a 3-runner affair over the same C&D in the run-up to Christmas. Subsequently proved too strong for Wreckless Eric (winner since) at Newbury and he's a live each-way candidate, for all that more is needed. The handicapper has factored in some potential into his mark but he's promising. |
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4th (6)  (33/1 -32%)Blue Universe |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Blue Universe 33/1, Fair winner on the Flat and has shown ability both starts over hurdles, not far behind Kartoon And Co when fourth on debut in this sphere at Huntingdon prior to finishing third in a C&D novice. May well have more to offer now handicapping but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Pleasing start over hurdles on good to soft; today's slower conditions may test him. |
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5th (7)  (25/1 -56%)Nachtgeist |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Nachtgeist 25/1, Useful on the Flat in Germany and has improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles, most recently chasing home Through The Ages at Plumpton (beaten 4¾ lengths that day but was almost certainly flattered by his proximity to the easy winner). Well held on the Flat at Saint Moritz since. Looks held by Through The Ages on their Plumpton form even with a pull in the weights. |
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6th (1)  (9/2 -13%)Castelfort |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Castelfort 9/2, Built on debut promise when accounting for some useful types over C&D in December and followed up in good style at Chepstow next time. Latest second to a smart juvenile in the Victor Ludorum was no backward step but he nevertheless looks vulnerable for win purposes conceding weight all round. Progressive despite his recent Haydock defeat; likely to give his running on this ground. |
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7th (8)  (20/1 +20%)Bridge |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bridge 20/1, Off the mark with a wide-margin victory in a Fontwell maiden hurdle in December and has subsequently acquitted himself well in handicaps at Southwell and Lingfield. Represents the yard responsible for 3 of the last 6 winners of this but Through The Ages is presumably the stable first-string. Maiden winner who can probably win a handicap but this looks harder than last time. |
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8th (2)  (9/2 -50%)Through The Ages |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Through The Ages 9/2, Fair maiden on the Flat for Charlie Appleby and duly left hurdles debut form behind when dotting up at Newbury in December. Made it 2-3 in this sphere when easily accounting for Nachtgeist and 3 others at Plumpton and remains open to improvement for a yard with a good recent record in this race. Won his last two easily and brings considerable potential into handicaps. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
This can go the way of VALADON, who scored comfortably at the main expense of a subsequent winner at Newbury in January and should have plenty more improvement forthcoming on just his fourth career outing. The hat-trick seeking Through The Ages is a big danger, although the recent form of the Gary Moore stable is a slight concern, while C&D winner Castelfort is proven under these conditions and should go well.
The most appealing of these is KARTOON AND CO, who is likely to get a strong pace to aim at for the first time here (has made the running on each of his three starts to date, albeit seemingly more out of necessity rather than by design) and this stiff track could also be conducive to an improved display, not that there's much wrong with his form as things stand. Through The Ages is clearly going the right way and is respected with Harry Cobden booked, while Valadon also enters calculations.
Gary Moore has won three of the last five renewals of this with handicap debutants and he can repeat the trick with THROUGH THE AGES.
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 (3)  (11/2 +50%)Champagne Twist |
11/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Champagne Twist 11/2, £60,000 buy after winning an Irish point and going the right way over hurdles for new connections, finishing second at Cheltenham on New Year's Day before going one better at Doncaster (19.5f, good to soft) 4 weeks later. Respected now handicapping with his yard continuing in good form. Scopey 6yo going the right way and a thorough test on this ground shouldn't faze him. |
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2nd (5)  (10/1 +0%)Pic Roc |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pic Roc 10/1, Placed twice in bumpers last spring and progressive form over hurdles this term, second to the reopposing Hashtag at Catterick before winning a 19f Ascot novice 3 weeks ago. Definitely more to come and Kielan Woods seemingly prefers him to yard's other runners. Recent Ascot winner improving all the time and has to rate a strong contender. |
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3rd (2)  (22/1 -38%)Emailandy |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Emailandy 22/1, Third in a bumper in the spring and built on that to make a successful start over hurdles in 20.5f novice at Plumpton in November. Has shown better form in defeat subsequently, including second in a handicap off this mark on penultimate start. Has first-time cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie. Cheekpieces join force with his regular tongue-tie and they need to make a difference. |
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4th (6)  (12/1 +0%)Dartmoor Pirate |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dartmoor Pirate 12/1, Left his bumper efforts behind when making a successful hurdle debut at Wincanton (2m) in December. Runner-up in novices around 2m on both outings since and unexposed now handicapping over further. Compiling a solid profile and there's scope for improvement now raised in distance. |
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5th (10)  (18/1 -29%)Westerninthepark |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Westerninthepark 18/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who has made a positive start over hurdles, winning a maiden at Plumpton and novice at Fakenham around 2½m this year. Open to further progress now handicapping. Has won weak races at minor tracks but he's a big horse with plenty more to offer. |
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6th (8)  (3/1 +10%)Hasthing |
3/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Hasthing 3/1, French bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles when giving weight and a beating to Pic Roc at Catterick (19f, soft) in January. Found out by a drop back to 2m at Newbury since and remains capable of better now handicapping back at 2½m. His mark looks lenient judged on the Catterick form. Well found in the market but probably for good reason now returning to a better distance. |
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7th (15)  (25/1 -25%)Saladins Son |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Saladins Son 25/1, Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point. Promise when reaching the frame on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles this season and unexposed now handicapping. Lightly raced but this mark wouldn't be a gift on what he's achieved thus far. |
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8th (14)  (40/1 -60%)Walks Like The Man |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Walks Like The Man 40/1, Point/bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner novice at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in January. Unsuited by a drop back in trip when well-held fourth at Fontwell since. Should find this test more suitable now handicapping but he'll need improvement to defy this mark. His Plumpton win is his standout hurdle form and he's not wildly appealing even on that. |
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9th (12)  (33/1 -65%)High Treason |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) High Treason 33/1, Placed in 2 bumpers last spring. Returned from wind surgery (also tongue tied) to make it third time lucky over hurdles in 19f Fontwell novice last month. While his opening handicap mark isn't obviously generous this owner/trainer combination won this race in 2021. Opening mark looks challenging but he could be open to progress in a race of this nature. |
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10th (11)  (16/1 +0%)Taras Halls |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Taras Halls 16/1, Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham and runner-up twice over hurdles around 2½m for new yard in January, latterly to the reopposing Champagne Twist at Doncaster. Appeals as one who could go on to better things in handicaps. Has a 7lb pull with Champagne Twist on their latest clash and this ground may suit better. |
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11th (4)  (7/1 -17%)Asta La Pasta |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Asta La Pasta 7/1, Bumper winner who made it 3-5 over hurdles when making all in 2m Wetherby novice in January. Steps up in trip for this return to handicap company. Another who can't be discounted. 3-5 over hurdles but beaten in his previous handicap and is now 9lb higher. |
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12th (13)  (50/1 -100%)Tedley |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Tedley 50/1, Off the mark at the sixth time of asking over hurdles in 2m Wincanton maiden 10 days ago. Has a more exposed profile than the majority of these now handicapping back up in trip. It was a weak maiden he won at Wincanton and others have more compelling credentials. |
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13th (16)  (33/1 +0%)Thank You Ma'am |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Thank You Ma'am 33/1, Well held on hurdle debut in the autumn but placed on all 4 outings since, including stepped up to around 2½m for last month's Hereford handicap debut. Being raised 4 lb for that doesn't help now moving into this strong race. Second on h'cap debut at Hereford and now 4lb higher in a much stronger race. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/2 -22%)Fire Flyer |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fire Flyer 11/2, Fairly useful bumper scorer who arrives on the back of novice hurdle wins at Wincanton (2m, soft) and Taunton (19f, good to soft) in recent months. Highly likely has more to come now handicapping for a top yard with a good recent record in this. Has earned himself top weight and the potential is there to rate higher. |
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|PU| (9)  (16/1 +20%)Roger Pol |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Roger Pol 16/1, Dual bumper winner who built on his Newton Abbot hurdle debut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start of November. Runner-up in Ascot handicap and Leicester novice (beaten neck by Awaythelad) since. Closely matched with Awaythelad on latest run but there are others to worry about. |
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|PU| (7)  (33/1 -32%)Awaythelad |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Awaythelad 33/1, Runner-up in a decent Lingfield handicap before landing maiden/novice events around 21f at Ludlow and Leicester in January. One of 3 solid contenders for a stable enjoying a good spell. 2-8 hurdling; likeable type who should run well but ultimately come up short. |
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|PU| (17)  (80/1 -21%)Diplomatic Ash |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Diplomatic Ash 80/1, Looked progressive in his 3 qualifying runs but needs to shrug off a disappointing handicap debut over C&D 5 weeks ago. Tongue tied first time. Went off 28-1 for handicap debut here last month and trailed home last. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A mark of 119 could greatly underestimate the ability of HASTHING, who had won both starts over hurdles before disappointing at Newbury last time out. Going back up in trip is a big plus and he may have too much for old rival Pic Roc, who has scored at Ascot since playing second fiddle to the selection at Catterick. The hat-trick seeking Fire Flyer is well respected on his handicap debut, while easy Doncaster scorer Champagne Twist is expected to be thereabouts.
HASTHING had the drop to 2m as an excuse at Newbury last time and looks very well treated on the form of his defeat of the reopposing Pic Roc at Catterick prior to that. That rival is one of 2 interesting contenders from the in-form Ben Pauling stable along with Champagne Twist. Paul Nicholls has won 2 of the last 4 runnings and his Fire Flyer completes the shortlist in a typically competitive renewal.
Ben Pauling's PIC ROC would appear to be improving rapidly and he earns preference over Fire Flyer and Hasthing.
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 (8)  (5/1 +29%)Go Dante |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Go Dante 5/1, Lightly raced 8-y-o who built on reappearance promise when taking 12-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in December 1¼ lengths from Doddiethegreat. Improved further when third in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last month and can feature from an unchanged mark. Third (beaten about 8l) in last month's Betfair Hurdle; every chance he'll be in the mix. |
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2nd (3)  (11/1 +0%)Faivoir |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Faivoir 11/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last March. Ran well for the second time in his last 3 starts when fifth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last month and certainly not out of things. Inconsistent but won County Hurdle last March, & encouraging 5th in Betfair Hurdle latest. |
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3rd (13)  (15/2 -50%)Jipcot |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Jipcot 15/2, Won a pair of juveniles at Pau for Patrice Quinton. Below that level over hurdles and fences for current connections in 2023 but proved a different proposition back fresh (also refitted with hood/tongue tie) when scoring at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 6 days ago. Stacks to like under a penalty. Easy win at Huntingdon last Sunday; it was a small field but he's respected under penalty. |
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4th (7)  (8/1 -23%)Making Headway |
8/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Making Headway 8/1, Winning Irish pointer who ran out a comfortable winner of a Carlisle novice on hurdling debut in October. Improved when making the frame at graded level on next 2 starts and doubled his tally down in class at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Fascinating contender sent handicapping. 2-4 in novice hurdles; improvement needed on h'cap debut but big-field scenario could suit. |
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5th (4)  (15/2 +32%)Knickerbockerglory |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Knickerbockerglory 15/2, Impressive when making a winning reappearance at Ascot in November. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Cheltenham 15 days later but shaped better given more of a break when sixth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Last year's runner-up; capable of a bold bid if things go his way in front. |
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6th (15)  (33/1 +18%)Goonhilly |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Goonhilly 33/1, Fairly useful form in 2 bumpers and has shown similar form in this sphere, conceding first run when runner-up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. Makes handicap debut and yard seemingly has a couple of better chances. 0-7 and thrown into a hot race on handicap debut, but trainer a dab hand in these contests. |
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7th (16)  (33/1 +0%)Lively Citizen |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Lively Citizen 33/1, Multiple hurdles winner who would have likely doubled his tally over fences but for stumbling and falling soon after 2 out at Musselburgh in January. Returned to hurdles to finish a good second of 10 to a next-time-out winner at Musselburgh (2m) 5 weeks ago. Another to consider. Doesn't appear to be the force of old but the 2022 runner-up is not ruled out each-way. |
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8th (9)  (25/1 -14%)Bashers Reflection |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Bashers Reflection 25/1, Improved performer this season, building on his reappearance to score over at Wetherby in November. Ran poorly at Aintree over Christmas but back on song when runner-up at former course (19.7f, heavy) 5 weeks ago, collared late on (traded 1.01 in-running). Others look stronger. Has appeared to idle when in front so could have lots more left in the tank. |
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9th (12)  (28/1 +15%)Shared |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Shared 28/1, Took well to hurdling for this yard last season and improved again to win 2m Chepstow handicap on reappearance in October. Ran creditably after 5 months off when third in handicap at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 7 days ago but more required if he's to notch a fourth success over hurdles. Form of small-field win at Chepstow in October reads well; could improve for recent return. |
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10th (2)  (28/1 -100%)Metier |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Metier 28/1, Useful hurdler who bagged Chester Cup last May. Had optimum conditions but never got competitive in Grade 1 Prix Royal-Oak 6 months later at Longchamp (15.4f, heavy) when last seen in October and is back over hurdles for the first time since being pulled up in this last year. Pulled up on both hurdle runs last term but high-profile Flat win last May; not ruled out. |
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11th (10)  (5/1 +9%)Bad |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bad 5/1, Winner in France. Placed in 4 handicap hurdles this season, going with far more zest in first-time cheekpieces following a breathing operation when finishing runner-up at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft 3 weeks ago, albeit rather worried out of it. Up 4 lb for that near miss and one to consider. Another good run when pipped in big field at Ascot 3 weeks ago and he's in calculations. |
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12th (6)  (8/1 -7%)Sans Bruit |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sans Bruit 8/1, Useful over both hurdles and fences in France (usually hooded) and shaped as if better for the run on his first outing since leaving David Cottin after 8 months off (had breathing op) when seventh in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 6 weeks ago. Very interesting with a hood back on. Ex-French; very interesting on second run for trainer who has won 2 of the last 4 runnings. |
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13th (1)  (14/1 -27%)Spirit D'aunou |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Spirit D'aunou 14/1, Very progressive sort who made it 5 wins from his last 6 starts when seeing off 9 rivals over C&D in December. Hiked up 10 lb but failed to fire 9 weeks on in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last month so needs to bounce back. Always behind in the Betfair Hurdle but this 5yo remains lightly raced and is 2-2 here. |
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14th (5)  (50/1 -150%)Minx Tiara |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Minx Tiara 50/1, Mixed bag over fences during the autumn but got back on track over hurdles of late, running up to her best under an enterprising ride that caught out all bar the highly-progressive winner in listed handicap at Leopardstown (18f, soft) last month. Warrants respect. British handicapper has taken no chances but good run last time and she may build on it. |
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15th (11)  (11/1 +8%)Georgi Girl |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Georgi Girl 11/1, On a 2m hat-trick after wins over C&D and Kempton in recent months. Another 5 lb higher now but further progress can't be discounted. Has won her last two; improvement needed here but lightly raced and clearly progressive. |
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|PU| (14)  (20/1 -43%)Junkanoo |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Junkanoo 20/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) and has taken well to hurdling, finishing runner-up first 3 starts before going one better at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Will need to take a step forward now handicapping. Solid in novice hurdles this term; opening mark is no gift but he's unexposed in this code. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A taking winner at Newbury on his most recent start and runner-up in a Grade 2 earlier in the season, MAKING HEADWAY looks just the type to excel in a contest of this nature and the fact he is proven on heavy ground is another big plus. Jipcot could be thrown in under a 7lb penalty following an easy success at Huntingdon last Sunday, while stablemate Bad must also be considered after another solid effort in defeat at Ascot. A creditable third in the Betfair Hurdle, Go Dante is a key player too.
Another typically competitive renewal on paper and it's SANS BRUIT who gets the tentative nod having shaped as if better for the run on return/yard debut at Doncaster 6 weeks ago. His usual hood is reapplied, and he can give Paul Nicholls a second successive victory in this at the expense of Making Headway, who doubled his tally at Newbury 4 weeks ago and looks a fascinating contender now handicapping. Go Dante, Jipcot and Bad are just another handful of others worth considering, also.
The smooth-travelling BASHERS REFLECTION (nap) could relish today's drop back in trip and is the selection ahead of Sans Bruit.
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)  (3/1 +25%)Honky Tonk Highway |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Honky Tonk Highway 3/1, €55,000 3-y-o, £165,000 4-y-o, Milan mare. Half-sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Moon Over Mexico. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and notable that top yard has selected this as her starting point. Bumper debut; changed hands for £165,000 after point win, form which has been boosted. |
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2nd (8)  (14/1 -27%)Rula Bula |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rula Bula 14/1, From a good family and built on debut when off the mark at Warwick. Came up short upped in grade at Doncaster last time, however. Won at Warwick on second start but well-held Listed fourth at Doncaster since. |
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3rd (9)  (15/2 -67%)Sunset Marquesa |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sunset Marquesa 15/2, Related to winners and made a successful start herself at Aintree in October. Solid efforts to hit the frame at this level the last twice and should give another good account. Has made the frame in Listed races the last twice; probably needs something extra today. |
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4th (11)  (9/2 +72%)I've Madeupmymind |
9/2(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) I've Madeupmymind 9/2, Bred to stay well, so highly encouraging that she could finish a clear second at Wincanton on debut. This provides a slightly stiffer test of stamina, so could do better. May have bumped into highly talented mare when second on last month's debut at Wincanton. |
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5th (1)  (13/2 +35%)Bellas Bridge |
13/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bellas Bridge 13/2, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on her encouraging Rules debut when landing a 9-runner event at Ludlow a couple of months ago. No reason why she won't do better still. Made all at Ludlow and the placed mares appear to be fair yardsticks; not ruled out. |
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6th (12)  (25/1 +24%)Plantaroma |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Plantaroma 25/1, Half-sister to 2 winners and showed plenty when runner-up in a Carlisle bumper first time out. More to come but this sort of test might come a bit too soon. 2nd on last month's debut at Carlisle; likeable prospect but others have achieved far more. |
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7th (5)  (4/1 +0%)Just Call Me Lucy |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Just Call Me Lucy 4/1, Related to a point winner and shaped with encouragement on debut in an Aintree bumper. Subsequently bolted up at Carlisle (17f, soft) and arrives with the best form, so leading claims. Easy win at Carlisle in December; now faces much better rivals but she certainly impressed. |
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8th (7)  (12/1 -50%)My Louise |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) My Louise 12/1, Made a winning debut in a Fontwell bumper and took a marked step forward to follow up in a stronger contest at Lingfield almost 3 months ago. Worth a crack at this level. Others have more substance to their form but she's 2-2 and open to further improvement. |
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9th (6)  (12/1 -140%)Magical Annie |
12/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Magical Annie 12/1, Related to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt in 16-runner event at Galway. Only seventh in listed event at Doncaster on debut for this yard but remains with potential. Won at Galway on debut; merely 7th since (Listed) but the hood and tongue-tie could help. |
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10th (10)  (80/1 -100%)The Secret Pearl |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Secret Pearl 80/1, Runner-up on her final start in Irish points and made a solid start to her Rules career when 8 lengths second of 16 at Wetherby. Not in quite the same form since and has a bit to find. Fair second at Warwick on rules debut but has been unable to build on that. |
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11th (2)  (150/1 -200%)Calli Black |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Calli Black 150/1, Winner of her sole completed start in points and second a couple of times in bumpers, but she's not up to this level. Point winner who has shown some ability in bumpers, but considerable improvement needed. |
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In a race packed full of decent prospects, SUNSET MARQUESA sets the standard on the back of three promising efforts. The selection had two and a half lengths in hand over Just Call Me Lucy when they clashed at Aintree in October and, while both have notably gone forward since, the daughter of Walk In The Park boasts the stronger credentials having performed respectably in this company the last twice. Magical Annie and the unbeaten My Louise also merit places on the shortlist, while Rules debutant Honky Tonk Highway warrants a betting check.
JUST CALL ME LUCY was highly impressive at Carlisle 83 days ago and sets the standard on that form, so she's preferred to Rules-debutante Honky Tonk Highway, who looked a good prospect when winning a point. Sunset Marquesa has already proved she can compete at this level, so she also warrants respect.
The Nicky Henderson-trained CRAZIERTHANDAISY did not look the finished article on her debut and could take a sizeable step forward.
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 (3)  (13/2 +24%)Scarface |
13/2(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Scarface 13/2, Gradually getting the hang of things over fences, scoring at Plumpton in January before finishing 1¼ lengths behind Kotmask in a handicap there (19.8f, soft) 26 days ago. Sound place claims again. Has improved with each of his five runs over fences and he could be in the mix once more. |
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2nd (7)  (5/1 +17%)Invincible Nao |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Invincible Nao 5/1, Keen-going sort proved better than ever to win for the first time in Britain in 6-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) 22 days ago, Evidently well suited by the sharp track on that occasion but seemingly had something up his sleeve and he's not discounted from an 8 lb higher mark. Easy win at Fakenham latest; tougher ask here but things may now have clicked for this 6yo. |
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3rd (5)  (16/5 +51%)Terresita |
16/5(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Terresita 16/5, Fair handicap hurdler has proved an improved model over fences, jumping notably well when scoring in a 7-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, heavy) 17 days ago. Perhaps handled conditions better than most there, though, and could find this tougher from 8 lb higher mark. Easy front-running win at Ludlow recently; could take plenty of catching if repeating form. |
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4th (8)  (22/1 -100%)Dr T J Eckleburg |
22/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Dr T J Eckleburg 22/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when leaving his previous chase efforts well behind to score at Worcester in September before doubling his tally for the season at Ludlow in December. Ran up to his best when runner-up at Chepstow (16f, heavy, 14/1) a fortnight ago but this is tougher. Two wins earlier in season and close second last time, but he has to prove his stamina. |
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5th (4)  (15/2 +46%)Mylesfromwicklow |
15/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mylesfromwicklow 15/2, Cost six figures after winning an Irish point and made the perfect transition to chasing under Rules when getting off the mark at Huntingdon in November. Sound efforts in defeat since, but others perhaps appeal as open to more progress. A win and a close second from first two chase starts; only fourth since but form franked. |
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6th (1)  (4/1 -78%)Golden Son |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Golden Son 4/1, Smart juvenile hurdler in France and, after 19 months off, shaped encouragingly when chasing home Iroko on stable debut at Warwick in November. Back on track in first-time cheekpieces when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, soft) 14 days ago and he's a leading player again. Won at Kempton a fortnight ago and that form has received a huge boost; up just 3lb. |
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|F| (2)  (7/2 -5%)Kotmask |
7/2(-5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Kotmask 7/2, Has taken well to chasing this season, proving better than ever to score for the third time over fences in a 4-runner handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, soft, 6/5) 26 days ago. Had Scarface just behind there and has to be respected again despite 5 lb rise. Has won his last two and he could still be well treated, granted a clear round. |
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GOLDEN SON came good at Kempton a fortnight ago and, with the runner-up from that race emphatically boosting the form by landing the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury last weekend, the Paul Nicholls-trained six-year-old is hard to oppose off just 3lb higher. Invincible Nao was a wide-margin winner at Fakenham last time and a similar display would put him firmly in the mix, although his stablemate Kotmask boasts winning course form and also rates a player.
GOLDEN SON, a Graded winning hurdler in France, belatedly built on the promise of his chasing debut to score at Kempton last time and could have even more to offer with headgear retained. Kotmask has already had a productive season over fences and is respected again, with Heros another player on the back of an unlucky second at Wetherby last time.
The progressive 6yo KOTMASK has won three of his last five starts and can enhance Gary Moore's good record in this race.
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 (10)  (9/2 -13%)Rose Of Arcadia |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rose Of Arcadia 9/2, Made a winning reappearance at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in October. Solid efforts in defeat all 3 subsequent starts, most recently finding just one too good in the Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D. That form has worked out really well so he's one to be interested in. In-form mare; runner-up over C&D last time despite being hampered and losing a shoe; solid. |
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2nd (2)  (8/1 -14%)Ballygrifincottage |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ballygrifincottage 8/1, Useful novice hurdler and made a winning start over fences in novice at Haydock later in 2022. Lightly raced and below that form since, though he did hint at a revival when fifth of 9 in 3m handicap chase at Ascot 21 days ago. Needs to take another step forward. Signs of a revival when fifth of nine at Ascot; not without a chance if building on that. |
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3rd (6)  (7/2 +30%)Bangers And Cash |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bangers And Cash 7/2, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts, and arrives on the back of a good C&D fourth last month. Since had a wind op so he's a player eased 1 lb. Better with each race this term; back to his last winning mark and unlikely to be far away. |
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4th (7)  (16/1 -146%)No Risk Des Flos |
16/1(-146%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) No Risk Des Flos 16/1, Dual chase scorer at Wetherby (goes particularly well there) last term but turned in a rare poor effort when fourth there last time, making mistakes. Can get back on track. Needs to bounce back from last poor run and also has stamina to prove for 3m. |
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5th (11)  (10/3 +33%)Trincomalee |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Trincomalee 10/3, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but off 21 months and yet to match that form this term, including when second over C&D 23 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. 0-7 over fences but creditable second over C&D three weeks ago; impossible to rule out.. |
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6th (8)  (40/1 -300%)Secret Reprieve |
40/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Secret Reprieve 40/1, Won the Welsh Grand National in 2020/21 and ran well to be placed in good company twice last season. Has tended to need his comeback run, so just worth watching in market after 11 months off. 2021 Welsh National winner; well handicapped but seems fragile and returns from a year off. |
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7th (5)  (13/2 +28%)Castle Robin |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Castle Robin 13/2, C&D winner who posted a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back down in trip and not ruled out. C&D winner off 2lb higher; better than bare result both runs this season; high on the list. |
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|PU| (4)  (9/1 -13%)Easy As That |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Easy As That 9/1, Looked a potentially smart chaser when easily scoring at Haydock and Newcastle last winter but has found life tougher since, down the field in competitive handicaps at Cheltentham. Others appeal more. Disappointing last two outings; slipping in the weights but needs to rediscover his spark. |
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|PU| (3)  (16/1 -129%)Switch Hitter |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Switch Hitter 16/1, Signed off last season with success at Wincanton and returned from 9 months off with a pair of creditable efforts in 3m Ascot handicaps. Considered off an easing mark. Two respectable efforts this season; drying ground would help his cause. |
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|PU| (9)  (25/1 -25%)Boldmere |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Boldmere 25/1, Winner of 3m veterans' events at Doncaster and Fakenham last spring. However, he hasn't shone in a trio of runs so far this season and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Below par this season but has had excuses; interesting at likely lengthy odds. |
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ROSE OF ARCADIA lost a shoe when finishing second in the Grand Military Gold Cup over track and trip in January, which was an encouraging performance, and she now makes her return to the handicap ranks. Joe Tizzard's mare is on a handy mark and she can take this at the expense of Ballygrifincottage, who was well beaten into fifth in a tougher heat than this at Ascot last month. Switch Hitter takes a drop in grade and also commands attention.
A few with chances but ROSE OF ARCADIA looks the way to go on the back of her C&D second last time out with that form having been very well advertised since. Bangers And Cash could emerge as the chief threat, especially if a recent wind op ekes out more improvement. Switch Hitter and Ballygrifincottage make up the shortlist.
An open event can go to CASTLE ROBIN, back below his last winning mark after shaping better than the result on both runs this season.
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 (3)  (22/1 +12%)Jet Plane |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jet Plane 22/1, Started the season with back-to-back wins over 3¼m at Ludlow and Newton Abbot but has lost his way since, the marked drop back in trip failing to spark a revival when fifth of 6 in handicap at Leicester in January. Becoming well handicapped but his form has nosedived since wins at Ludlow and Newton Abbot. |
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2nd (1)  (11/1 -22%)Can You Call |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Can You Call 11/1, Hurdles/chase scorer who bounced right back to best following 8 months off when second over fences at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Respectable third at Taunton next time but disappointing when well held third at Ludlow last month. Went close on reappearance at Chepstow but has gone backwards in two runs since. |
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3rd (7)  (6/1 +0%)Hudson De Grugy |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hudson De Grugy 6/1, 7-y-o with a good record at this venue, adding to his tally from a 1 lb higher mark over C&D at this meeting 12 months ago. Jumping has typically lacked fluency in 2 outings this season but stable's runners always command respect here and visor goes back on. 4-10 at Sandown but below par of late; now below last winning mark but carries risks. |
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4th (5)  (13/2 -86%)Imperial Bede |
13/2(-86%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Imperial Bede 13/2, French bumper/hurdles winner who run out a ready winner on chase debut at Southwell (20.4f) last month. Got no further than the second at Kelso 7 days ago but interesting connections turn him out quickly and he remains less exposed than most. Emphatic winner at Southwell on chase debut; early faller next time; still unexposed. |
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5th (8)  (16/1 -14%)Belargus |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Belargus 16/1, Dual course winner who returned to form when third in this race 12 months ago. No real encouragement to glean from 2 starts this time around so hopes pinned on a return to this track sparking a revival with cheekpieces/tongue tie now enlisted. Hard to fancy on two runs this term but Sandown brings out the best in him; not ruled out. |
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6th (6)  (8/1 -7%)Nocte Volatus |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Nocte Volatus 8/1, Losing run is mounting up but good placed efforts first 3 outings this campaign, latterly when third at Newcastle (20f) in December. Not helped by some indifferent jumping when fourth at Leicester (20f) 38 days ago but better anticipated here. Winless this season but running creditably; in frame in last two runnings of this contest. |
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7th (2)  (15/2 -36%)Sheldon |
15/2(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sheldon 15/2, Has often been prone to mistakes but more assured of late, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts when landing 7-runner Wincanton handicap (20f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Edged up 5 lb for that but his chance may well again hinge on keeping the errors at bay. Two Wincanton wins this season; respected, but up 5lb for latest and this race is stronger. |
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8th (4)  (6/5 +31%)Es Perfecto |
6/5(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Es Perfecto 6/5, Point/hurdles winner who has been lightly raced in recent years but plenty to like about his exploits over fences this term, shaping well when third in Timeform novices' handicap (strong form) at Cheltenham (20.6f) in January. Big shout of same mark with sights lowered. Has bumped into some well-treated rivals of late; good opportunity to gain first chase win. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Victory wasn't out of the question when Hudson De Grugy fell two out over 3m here last month and, with a clear round of jumping, he could have a say off a 1lb lower mark. However, preference is for SHELDON, who was victorious by five lengths in a class 4 event at Wincanton last time and was put up 5lb for that display. Seamus Mullins' eight-year-old could take this step up in class in his stride and make it three wins from his last four starts. Es Perfecto is another to consider.
ES PERFECTO remains very low-mileage as a 9-y-o and ran another fine race when third in what rates one of the strongest handicaps of the campaign so far at Cheltenham 6 weeks ago. He's fancied to prove tough to beat operating from the same mark, with Imperial Bede next best if putting his recent Kelso spill behind him. Hudson de Grugy and Nocte Volatus are others considered.
Much the most compelling profile belongs to ES PERFECTO whose placed efforts this season constitute very strong form.
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