There were 50 Races on Saturday 27th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Ripon, 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 (12)  (12/1 +25%)Helnwein |
12/1(+25%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Helnwein 12/1, Useful bumper winner who made a successful switch to hurdling at Warwick in November. Better form in defeat since (including second in C&D listed) and no surprise were he to take another step forward now handicapping. Looks vulnerable against some of today's rivals unless good ground is the making of him. |
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2nd (9)  (8/1 +27%)Be Aware |
8/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Be Aware 8/1, Brother to connections' useful hurdler/chaser Lac de Constance and looked good when making a successful start in a 16-runner novice at Newbury in January. Better form when runner-up at Lingfield and Kempton since and could easily be more to come in handicaps. Form figures of 122 and handicap newcomers from this yard are a dangerous species. |
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3rd (3)  (7/1 +22%)Steel Ally |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Steel Ally 7/1, Readily made all in Wincanton novice in February and bettered that form when going down only to a fellow improver (pair clear) on Newbury handicap debut (2m, good to soft) last month. That is strong form and even a 7 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid. Improving novice and the form of his near miss at Newbury has been franked. |
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4th (20)  (80/1 -186%)Yellow Star |
80/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Yellow Star 80/1, Fairly useful form at best on the Flat and has quickly matched that over hurdles, winning a 2m Lingfield novice in February. Comfortably held in his first handicap over hurdles at Ascot last month, though. First-time headgear needs to make a difference. Now blinkered after finishing well behind on his handicap debut at Ascot. |
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5th (7)  (7/2 +65%)Secret Squirrel |
7/2(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Secret Squirrel 7/2, Took another step forward when gaining a second hurdle success in 2m Taunton novice 16 days, quickening 5 lengths clear of the reopposing Helnwein. Could be more to come from him now handicapping and makes the shortlist. Dual bumper winner who has compiled a solid profile over hurdles; not the biggest. |
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6th (5)  (28/1 -40%)Act Of Authority |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Act Of Authority 28/1, Made it 3-5 over hurdles this season when dominating a small-field novice over 2½m at Wetherby last month but his opening handicap mark looks tough. Winner of three minor hurdles but looks high in the weights on what he's achieved. |
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7th (4)  (15/2 +0%)Fiercely Proud |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fiercely Proud 15/2, Dual bumper scorer who also won his first 2 starts over hurdles before Christmas. Placed twice at Graded level since and respected on handicap debut for yard which won a big novice handicap here last month. Beaten in Grade 2s the last twice; this ground looks a positive now sent into a handicap. |
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8th (16)  (25/1 -25%)An Bradan Feasa |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) An Bradan Feasa 25/1, Winner of juveniles at Ballinrobe (for Joseph O'Brien) and Cheltenham this season. Also good second to Burdett Road in a Grade 2 juvenile at latter track in November. Well-held eighth in Fred Winter at Festival there but that experience of a big-field handicap could hold him in good stead. Had a solid first season hurdling and his run in the Boodles was better than it looks. |
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9th (13)  (12/1 +14%)Court In The Act |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Court In The Act 12/1, Bumper winner and quickly translated that ability to hurdles, second at Hereford before going one better at Kempton (2m, good) on Boxing Day. Improved again when second of 7 at Ludlow last month and he's seemingly preferred by Paul O'Brien to Lario. Progressive 5yo and unlikely that he's the worst handicapped of these. |
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10th (15)  (100/1 -300%)Diamond Dice |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Diamond Dice 100/1, Showed promise in bumpers and left his hurdling debut form behind when landing a 15-runner maiden at Ludlow (2m, heavy) in February. Creditable third of 13 at Taunton since. Handicap debut. Form claims, yet Jonjo O'Neill Jr's apparent preference for King Of Tara is disconcerting. |
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11th (8)  (25/1 -25%)Lario |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lario 25/1, Fair 11f winner on Flat in Germany in 2022. Winner of his completed start over hurdles for Anthony Charlton this winter and sound start for Harry Derham when third at Newbury (Cannock Park second) and Taunton this spring. Has a tongue tied added for handicap debut. Held by Secret Squirrel on their Taunton clash and Paul O'Brien has got off him. |
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12th (2)  (14/1 +13%)Cannock Park |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cannock Park 14/1, Point winner who landed a Bangor bumper and Cheltenham maiden hurdle in the autumn. Placed twice in Graded novices subsequently and creditable second (reopposing Lario third) in 2m novice at Newbury last time. His mark looks workable. Has earned this high a mark and he gives the impression there's a lot more to come. |
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13th (18)  (50/1 -52%)Just One Surf |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Just One Surf 50/1, Placed in Irish points/bumper and left his first 2 hurdle runs behind when springing a 40/1 surprise in 2m Taunton maiden (soft) last month. No obvious fluke about that and his opening mark looks fair. Tongue tie off, first-time cheekpieces on. Much better to win a Taunton maiden but he's in the deep end here on handicap debut. |
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14th (1)  (22/1 -120%)Panjari |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Panjari 22/1, Useful on Flat in Germany and has been quick in getting the hang of hurdling, winning a third 2m novice hurdles at Ffos Las 11 days ago. A lot more will be needed under top weight here but his top stable's good record in this makes him a dangerous one to discount. A good first season has come at a cost mark-wise but he has the form in the book. |
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15th (11)  (14/1 -27%)Geezer Rockstar |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Geezer Rockstar 14/1, Won 13-runner Taunton bumper on debut in April and much improved at third time of asking over hurdles when winning 13-runner maiden at Ascot (19f, good) 5 weeks ago. Open to further progress now handicapping. Unexposed Ascot maiden winner (on good) who could easily be on a useful mark. |
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16th (6)  (9/1 +25%)Fire Flyer |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fire Flyer 9/1, Fairly useful bumper scorer who novice hurdles at Wincanton (2m, soft) and Taunton (19f, good to soft) in February. Folded tamely in the EBF Final over 2½m here last month but no surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang for a top yard seeking a third win in this since 2019. Coming along nicely before not turning up in the EBF Final; retains plenty of potential. |
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17th (14)  (66/1 -164%)King Of Tara |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) King Of Tara 66/1, Placed on all 3 starts in bumpers prior to making a successful switch to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy) in March. Something can't have been right when down the field at Taunton next time and bounced back when fourth of 13 at Hereford only 3 days later. Handicap debut. Hasn't kicked on from his Warwick win and looks opposable in a race of this nature. |
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|PU| (17)  (28/1 -27%)Goonhilly |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Goonhilly 28/1, Yet to win but runner-up 3 times in maiden/novice company this winter, including in cheekpieces (retained) on latest start. Also didn't acquit himself too badly when around 15 lengths sixth of 16 in Imperial Cup over C&D last month. Harry Skelton on yard's other runner. Maiden who has been turned over at odds-on in two of his last three races. |
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|PU| (10)  (40/1 -21%)The Good Doctor |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Good Doctor 40/1, Built on encouraging yard debut when winning a Fontwell novice hurdle on Boxing Day and lost little caste in defeat when conceding lumps of weight to a promising rival over C&D (good to soft) in February. His latest run in a Newbury handicap was disappointing, though. Cheekpieces go on now. Ran well here under a double penalty but since tailed off on his handicap debut. |
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|RR| (19)  (11/1 +21%)Maasai Mara |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Maasai Mara 11/1, Fairly useful on Flat for the Gosdens and readily got off the mark over hurdles in 7-runner juvenile at Catterick (2m, soft) in February. Improved when second under a penalty at Hereford recently. Cheekpieces reached for now handicapping for the first time in this sphere (won in blinkers on Flat). Useful on the Flat and made a good start over hurdles; 4yo allowance comes in handy. |
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FIERCELY PROUD has progressed nicely throughout his novice hurdle campaign and the five-year-old, who emerged with plenty of credit for his efforts in a brace of Grade 2's at Doncaster and Kempton, may well be underestimated on his handicap debut by a mark of 130. Secret Squirrel returned to winning ways under a penalty at Taunton earlier in the month and may prove better in this kind of scenario. Fire Flyer had excuses when underperforming in the EBF Final and the return to a sounder surface makes him a threat, while Be Aware and Geezer Rockstar appeal most of the remainder.
STEEL ALLY pulled clear with last week's Cheltenham winner Doyen Quest on his Newbury handicap debut last month and might prove the answer to this ultra-competitive opener. As Maasai Mara gained his 2 Flat wins in blinkers it's possible he could pull out more with headgear on for the first time over hurdles so he's second choice. Secret Squirrel, Cannock Park, Court In The Act and Dan Skelton's Be Aware are a few of many others who could have a say.
This is seriously competitive. CANNOCK PARK ran really well under a double penalty last time and he might be even better than that.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (10/1 +17%)Fantastic Lady |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fantastic Lady 10/1, Made up into a useful winning chaser last term but hasn't had a clear run this season and this looks a tough ask. Third in this race 12 months ago but hasn't matched that form since. |
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2nd (2)  (13/2 -8%)Ga Law |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ga Law 13/2, Won last season's Paddy Power at Cheltenham and bagged another big middle-distance handicap at that track at the end of January. However, let down by jumping back up in class in the Ryanair since and has a bit to find on these terms. Has a bit to find on the figures but drying ground should suit; not ruled out. |
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3rd (5)  (5/2 +9%)Hitman |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hitman 5/2, Ran poorly in top-end handicaps on first 2 outings this term but back on form when 4¼ lengths second of 5 to Shishkin in Grade 2 Denman at Newbury (3m, soft). Struggled in the Ryanair at Cheltenham since but expected to bounce back on these terms in a change of headgear. Modest strike-rate last two terms but high-class on his day and drying ground will be fine. |
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4th (1)  (11/2 +8%)Easy Game |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Easy Game 11/2, Prolific winning chaser who was back on song after his Galway Plate flop when landing Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase (for a third time) at Gowran (20f) 6 months ago. Ran no sort of race in the Melling Chase at Aintree on first run since 2 weeks ago but very much the type to bounce back. Headgear fitted. Pulled up after break at Aintree but a big player on best form; headgear on for first time. |
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5th (3)  (11/4 -10%)The Real Whacker |
11/4(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) The Real Whacker 11/4, Winner of the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last season. Hasn't been able to take it up another notch this term, though was far from disgraced in King George and Cotswold Chase. Went well for a long way in this headgear in the Gold Cup latest and this much less demanding. Pulled up in Gold Cup but has serious claims on best form including fourth in King George. |
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6th (6)  (20/1 +0%)Straw Fan Jack |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Straw Fan Jack 20/1, Dual winner over fences last term who was a remote second in 4-runner Ascot Grade 2 on return. Well held next 2 starts but back on track when third in the Plate at the Cheltenham Festival 6 weeks ago. Plenty more needed here, however. Third of 21 in the Plate at Cheltenham but faces a much stiffer task at these weights. |
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7th (4)  (13/2 -30%)Al Dancer |
13/2(-30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Al Dancer 13/2, Winner of the Grand Sefton at Aintree last season and added to tally in 19.5f Chepstow handicap on return in October. Creditable third in Old Roan at Aintree next time and as good as ever when runner-up in Coral Trophy at Kempton 9 weeks ago. Not taken lightly. Has had productive season in handicaps; not much to find even though rider cannot claim. |
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Things may not have gone to plan for THE REAL WHACKER following his Brown Advisory success but the eight-year-old has an excellent opportunity to finish the season on a high. The Gold Cup ended up proving a step too far on ground that was probably softer than ideal and a track of this nature should bring out the best in this bold-jumping type. Hitman sports blinkers for the first time and would have every chance based on his runner-up effort in the Denman Chase at Newbury, while a sounder surface is definitely in the favour of Ga Law, who was pulled up in the Ryanair when last seen.
HITMAN has produced his high-class form only once this term but he's favoured by the weights here and this doesn't look a strong renewal. The Real Whacker has been rather over faced this season and will find this assignment much more realistic, while the prolific Easy Game can be expected to bounce back in first-time headgear but does have to give weight all round.
Hitman bids to maintain Paul Nicholls' fine record in this race but THE REAL WHACKER has fewer miles on the clock and is preferred.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (15/8 +16%)Jonbon |
15/8(+16%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jonbon 15/8, Grade 1 winning hurdler and top-class chaser, winner of 8 of his 10 starts in this sphere and 3-3 over C&D, which includes a decisive victory in this last year. Shocking mistake 4 out cost him at Cheltenham in January and duly regained the winning thread upped to 2½m in the Melling Chase at Aintree. Beaten by El Fabiolo on their only previous clash over fences but entitled to respect. |
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2nd (4)  (4/6 +8%)El Fabiolo |
4/6(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) El Fabiolo 4/6, Impressive winner of 3 Grade 1s during his novice chase campaign last season, which includes a 5½-length beating of Jonbon in the Arkle. Fluffed his lines for the first time over fences when pulled up after a bad mistake in the Champion Chase last month but, otherwise, he is hard to fault. Pulled up after bad early error at Cheltenham; 6-6 over fences previously; the one to beat. |
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3rd (3)  (10/1 -25%)Edwardstone |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Edwardstone 10/1, C&D Tingle Creek winner last term and chased home Jonbon in this season's edition. Looked back to his top-class best under a change of tactics when easily making all in the Game Spirit at Newbury in February, and probably went off too fast in the Champion Chase last time (held when falling 2 out). Needs El Fabiolo and Jonbon to underperform but he may well be best of the rest. |
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4th (1)  (40/1 +0%)Boothill |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Boothill 40/1, Grade 2 novice winner last term and further progress when landing valuable back-to-back Ascot handicaps in November However, he has hit the deck the last twice (around 10 lengths behind Edwardstone when falling 2 out at Newbury latterly) and this assignment is probably beyond him. Began campaign with two handicap wins at Ascot; fell the next twice; up against it. |
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5th (7)  (40/1 +0%)Nube Negra |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Nube Negra 40/1, Very smart chaser on his day but hasn't been at his best this season, comprehensively outpointed by several of these rivals already. Likely to come up short once more, unless the first-time cheekpieces have a dramatically positive effect. Has run pretty well in defeat in graded races the last twice, but would be surprise winner. |
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|F| (5)  (66/1 -32%)Elixir De Nutz |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Elixir De Nutz 66/1, Better than ever this season at the age of 10, winning 3 times, notably a neck defeat of Jonbon (bad mistake 4 out arguably cost him the race) in the rearranged Clarence House at Cheltenham (17f, good to soft) in January. However, pulled up in the Champion Chase last time and he looks vulnerable. Beat Jonbon by a neck in Clarence House but runner-up was well below his best. |
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|PU| (2)  (80/1 -142%)Editeur Du Gite |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Editeur Du Gite 80/1, Bold-jumping front runner who landed the Desert Orchid at Kempton for the second year running in December (Nube Negra second). Well held when bidding for a second successive Clarence House at Cheltenham last time, though, and was a long way behind Jonbon in this 12 months ago. Cheekpieces applied. Won Grade 2 two starts ago, but inconsistent this term and tough task even if at his best. |
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EL FABIOLO fluffed his lines when making a race-ending blunder early in the Champion Chase and was immediately pulled up by Paul Townend. The seven-year-old, who had gone unbeaten over fences prior, finally has his rematch with old rival Jonbon, with Nicky Henderson's star having to miss Cheltenham, and while that rival arrives at the top of his game following a hard-fought victory in the Melling Chase at Aintree, it wouldn't be a major surprise if Willie Mullins' charge had too much in the locker, granted a clear round of jumping. Edwardstone fell two out when fighting a losing battle in the Champion Chase and it will be interesting to see how connections play their cards on this occasion.
An absorbing clash awaits between heavyweights EL FABIOLO and Jonbon. They've met twice before and the score stands at one apiece, with Jonbon drawing first blood when narrowly outpointing Willie Mullins' charge over hurdles in 2022. However, El Fabiolo was firmly in command when they locked horns in this sphere in the Arkle last spring and, despite fluffing his lines in the Champion Chase, he remains the star attraction in the two-mile chasers' division. Edwardstone is best of the rest.
The long-awaited rematch between EL FABIOLO and Jonbon. El Fabiolo is taken to confirm the supremacy shown in last year's Arkle.
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)  (17/2 +15%)Minella Cocooner |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Minella Cocooner 17/2, Smart winner at 22f over hurdles (second in the 2022 Albert Bartlett) who posted his best effort in this sphere when third of 20 in Irish National (29.1f, heavy) at Fairyhouse earlier this month. Faces different conditions here but is unexposed over staying trips and must enter calculations. Fine third in Irish Grand National; could play a leading role if that hasn't left its mark. |
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2nd (9)  (20/1 +20%)Annual Invictus |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Annual Invictus 20/1, Very capable chaser/hurdler on his day who looked as good as ever when landing Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (26f) in January. Not seen to best effect at Cheltenham since but could only manage sixth (off 3 lb lower) in this contest last season. Fair sixth in this last year (good to soft); may improve upon that if he's on good ground. |
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3rd (6)  (7/1 +13%)Nick Rockett |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Nick Rockett 7/1, Developed into a smart novice hurdler last spring and has taken well to fences on return, winning Fairyhouse maiden before good second in Navan Grade 3 (24f) in February. May have found testing conditions against him when seventh in Irish National latest and remains open to improvement. Faded into seventh in Irish National; something to prove but remains of interest. |
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4th (16)  (22/1 +12%)Certainly Red |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Certainly Red 22/1, Completed a hat-trick last term and not disgraced when seventh (off 7 lb higher) in this contest on final start. Made the frame on several occasions this season but hard to see him regaining the winning thread in this company. Cheekpieces on first time. Course winner who ran well at Ascot last time and the cheekpieces could help his jumping. |
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5th (10)  (6/1 +40%)Amirite |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Amirite 6/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who has acquitted himself well in both starts this term, latest when fifth of 27 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.5f) over Christmas. Both his wins have come on a sound surface and he goes particularly well fresh so he ticks plenty of boxes. Fair efforts in light term; still lightly raced; may have more to offer for top Irish yard. |
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6th (3)  (22/1 +33%)Sam Brown |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sam Brown 22/1, Returned to form since fitted with a visor this year, taking Veterans' events at Warwick and Ascot before good second of 13 in handicap chase at Aintree (25f, soft) 14 days ago, staying on well. Can race off same mark here but slower conditions would be more suitable. Strong finish at Aintree recently and another crack at a marathon trip is well worth a go. |
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7th (5)  (13/2 +28%)Le Milos |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Le Milos 13/2, Big improver over fences for this yard last season, including victory in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Not really threatened in 3 starts over hurdles this term but looks nicely treated, returned to the larger obstacles, and is a big player. Won Coral Gold Cup in 2022; no threat over hurdles this term; not discounted back chasing. |
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8th (11)  (16/1 +76%)Aime Desjy |
16/1(+76%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Aime Desjy 16/1, Has taken well to chasing and readily landed the odds in novice at Gowran (20f) last month. Emerged with plenty of credit when fifth in Topham Chase at Aintree (21.1f) latest but this much longer trip is new territory for him. 5th in 2m5f Topham; unraced beyond that trip but this Mullins runner is worth second look. |
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9th (7)  (11/2 -57%)Kitty's Light |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kitty's Light 11/2, Signed off last season by landing an exceptional hat-trick, winning the Eider Chase and Scottish National before taking this contest (off 5 lb lower). Arrives on back of fine fifth in Grand National a fortnight ago and looks the one to beat with ground conditions likely to suit. Won this last year and highly creditable 5th in Grand National a fortnight ago; key player. |
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10th (17)  (22/1 +12%)Enrilo |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Enrilo 22/1, Smart at his peak (first past the post in 2021 renewal of this event) and posted best effort for a while when chasing home emphatic winner Inis Oirr in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (31.4f) in February. Posted another solid effort at Taunton latest but Harry Cobden prefers Threeunderthrufive First past post in this in 2021; running well in defeat this year; needs something extra. |
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11th (8)  (18/1 -13%)Kinondo Kwetu |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Kinondo Kwetu 18/1, Most progressive over fences, making it 6 wins from 8 starts when seeing off another improver (pair well clear) at Aintree in May. Back from a break when creditable fourth at same course (25f, soft) a fortnight ago and should have ground conditions to suit here. Eyecatching 3rd in Summer Cup at Uttoxeter last July; interesting contender now up in trip. |
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12th (19)  (14/1 +44%)Weveallbeencaught |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Weveallbeencaught 14/1, Useful winning hurdler who shaped with promise in this sphere when placed in a pair of novice events at Cheltenham earlier this season. Rather gone backwards since, however, and has something to prove now. May be back on better ground today, which could help him tap back into chase debut promise. |
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13th (1)  (22/1 -120%)Threeunderthrufive |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Threeunderthrufive 22/1, Dual Grade 2 winner as a novice who posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat before returning to winning ways at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) in February. Finds himself on career-high mark now but ought to be in the shake-up again. Very solid campaign, winning at Ascot (3m) last time, and he'll be fine at today's trip. |
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14th (13)  (22/1 +12%)Slipway |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Slipway 22/1, Looked a stayer going places in 2022, adding the Southern National at Fontwell (27.7f) to his CV. Form dipped thereafter but returned to winning ways (back from 3 months off) at Kempton (24f, good to soft) last time and is not out of things. Back to form with 3m win at Kempton last month; up in grade but stamina won't be an issue. |
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15th (18)  (16/1 +68%)Bangers And Cash |
16/1(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Bangers And Cash 16/1, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Gradually worked his way back to form this term, latest when third in course handicap (24.2f, good to soft) last month but will need more to take a hand here. 3m3f/3m4f winner who ran well over 3m here latest; each-way shout now back up in trip. |
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16th (15)  (50/1 -52%)Fortescue |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Fortescue 50/1, Run creditably in Newbury Veterans' races the last twice but it's been over 2 years since his last success and he may well find this company too demanding. Runner-up on three of last four starts (including 3m4f); each-way possibilities. |
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17th (14)  (40/1 -60%)Rapper |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Rapper 40/1, Three-time winner over fences who showed he retains all his ability when second in Ascot handicap (23.8f) in February. Fell in Kim Muir at Cheltenham Festival since, however, and his overall profile is slightly off-putting. 10yo whose form is up and down but may be suited by today's test; not ruled out each-way. |
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18th (12)  (20/1 +75%)Courtland |
20/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Courtland 20/1, Thrived last summer landing four handicap chases (at up to 23f) either side of a fine second in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July. Back to winning ways, albeit fortunately, at Hereford last month but asked a much bigger question now. 2m7f win last August was a very taking effort; encouraging signs over inadequate 2m latest. |
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|PU| (2)  (33/1 -32%)Does He Know |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Does He Know 33/1, Smart chaser who returned to form with positive tactics readopted (also fitted with cheekpieces) when landing the Grimthorpe at Doncaster (26f, heavy) last month. 5 lb rise fair but this looks much more competitive. Won in 1st-time cheekpieces at Doncaster latest; could have more to offer in the headgear. |
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|PU| (20)  (33/1 +18%)Flash Collonges |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Flash Collonges 33/1, Got off the mark in this sphere at Newbury last term and still in touch when falling 19th in Scottish Grand National at Ayr following month. Lightly raced and disappointing since, though, and is now tried in blinkers. If this prominent-racer gets into a rhythm he'll be just the type Bryony Frost excels with. |
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Title-chasing Dan Skelton has shown on multiple occasions this season how adept he is at targeting one at a big handicap and 2022 Coral Gold Cup winner LE MILOS may fall into that bracket. Unbeaten in two starts here, the nine-year-old has solely run over the smaller obstacles this season, all the while protecting his chase mark for a tilt at this valuable prize. A comfortable winner of this contest last year, Kitty's Light should be thereabouts again, though he will need to get over his Grand National exertions from a fortnight ago when he finished an admirable fifth. Threeunderthrufive deservedly regained the winning thread at Ascot in February and he is a player, along with Irish Grand National third Minella Cocooner and Amirite, who should relish this ground. Others to note include Nick Rockett, Rapper and Weveallbeencaught.
Plenty with claims in a typically competitive renewal of this contest, including last year's victor KITTY'S LIGHT, who boasts a tremendous record in marathon events and looks fairly treated in his bid for a repeat success. Last season's Coral Gold Cup winner Le Milos has had a light campaign and looks well handicapped, whilst Nick Rockett remains with potential and is the choice of Paul Townend. Kinondo Kwetu and Amirite will be suited by likely better ground and complete the shortlist.
Peter Bowen and Sean Bowen won this race in 2017 with 40-1 shot Henllan Harri and their runner COURTLAND (nap) catches the eye.
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)  (4/5 +36%)Impaire Et Passe |
4/5(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Impaire Et Passe 4/5, High-class hurdler who belatedly opened his account for the season when edging out Bob Olinger in a contentious finish at Aintree earlier in the month. Fortunate to get the better of Langer Dan there, but still boasts excellent claims. Grade 1 winner at Aintree two weeks ago and may not have reached his ceiling just yet. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 -155%)Langer Dan |
7/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Langer Dan 7/1, Smart performance when becoming the first dual winner of the Coral Cup (Handicap) at Cheltenham Festival and backed it up with a tremendous effort when third to Impaire Et Passe at Aintree last time, arguably unlucky not to win having suffered interference late. Worth chancing to turn the tables. Followed big Cheltenham handicap win with excellent third in Aintree Grade 1; in the mix. |
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3rd (8)  (6/1 +25%)Sir Gerhard |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sir Gerhard 6/1, Leading novice hurdler of 2021/22 campaign and a smart novice chaser last term. Positive return to the smaller obstacles this season and had plenty in hand when landing a minor event at Cork last time. Definite player. Has not quite fulfilled tremendous early promise but dangerous if on a going day. |
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4th (1)  (16/1 -14%)Blueking D'oroux |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Blueking D'oroux 16/1, Returned with a cosy success in 2m novice at Cheltenham in October and posted a borderline smart effort when following up in a relatively weak field for the Coral Hurdle at Ascot. Creditable fifth in Long Walk there last time but has something to find. Progressive; Grade 2 winner in November; seemed not to stay 3m next time; not ruled out. |
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5th (2)  (33/1 +0%)Botox Has |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Botox Has 33/1, Second success in Grade 2s this season when bounding clear in the Rendlesham at Haydock in February but pulled up in Liverpool Hurdle and, even on his best form, he has something to find. Blinkers tried. Two Grade 2 wins this season but soundly beaten at Aintree two weeks ago; new headgear. |
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6th (7)  (80/1 +0%)Call Me Lord |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Call Me Lord 80/1, Made a winning return last term and repeated the feat this time around, beating 4 rivals at Hereford (19.7f) in December. Sub-par both starts since, though. Won this race as a 5yo in 2018 but isn't the force of old; hard to fancy. |
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7th (6)  (6/1 +0%)Ballyadam |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ballyadam 6/1, Made it third time lucky over fences at Wexford last summer and, while it's been a while since he's tasted success in this sphere, his Coral Cup second to Langer Dan (giving him 6 lb) makes for good reading now. Definite player. Consistent; second to Langer Dan in Coral Cup and meets that rival on 10lb better terms. |
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8th (3)  (22/1 -10%)Brewin'upastorm |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Brewin'upastorm 22/1, Smart and likeable hurdler who showed himself to be every bit as good as ever when landing the 4-runner Ballybin Hurdle in game style at Fairyhouse last time. This is tougher but he should give his running. Fine stable servant over the years; Grade 2 Fairyhouse winner last time; this is stronger. |
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A somewhat controversial winner of the Aintree Hurdle when causing interference on the run-in, IMPAIRE ET PASSE still looked the best horse in the race despite his errant ways and he could be the one to seal a historic British trainer's title for Willie Mullins. Anything like his best should be good enough, although connections of Langer Dan may feel confident of overturning the form from Aintree and a return to the Esher track should not inconvenience him, having won the Imperial Cup here in 2021. Runner-up to the latter in the Coral Cup and now 10lb better off at the weights, Ballyadam is a capable sort on his day and cannot be ruled out either.
LANGER DAN would, in all likelihood, have edged out Impaire Et Passe in the Aintree Hurdle had he not suffered interference on more than one occasion and he's worth a chance to confirm that impression in what looks another fascinating encounter. Sir Gerhard is another potent weapon for Willie Mullins as he bids for the trainer's title.
Several have claims but the value may lie with BALLYADAM who chased Langer Dan home in the Coral Cup and meets him on much better terms.
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)  (14/1 -100%)Martator |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Martator 14/1, Reliable sort who bids for a hat-trick after recent handicap wins at Newbury and Ascot (16.8f, good to soft). Up 5 lb but still very much one to consider. Has won the last twice; in hotter company today but could have more left in the tank. |
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2nd (2)  (5/2 +38%)Outlaw Peter |
5/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Outlaw Peter 5/2, Is going the right way over fences and has landed 2m4f handicaps at Kempton and Ayr of late. Up 4 lb but holds good claims in his hat-trick bid. Has won his last two (latest last Friday); strong claims if this doesn't come too soon. |
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3rd (6)  (14/1 +22%)Glory And Honour |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Glory And Honour 14/1, Bagged his second chase win at Doncaster in December and not disgraced after a wind op when third of 4 in handicap at Haydock (19.9f, heavy) 38 days ago. Not ruled out. Progressive after joining this yard; below par latest but back on better ground today. |
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4th (5)  (11/1 +21%)Kotmask |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Kotmask 11/1, Course winner who got back on track when third of 7 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. Ought to be in the shake-up. Started the year with two wins in a row but needs to better his subsequent form. |
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|F| (11)  (6/1 +0%)Terresita |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Terresita 6/1, Made it 2-5 over fences this season in 2-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 25 days ago. This demands more but she's not discounted. Two wins from last three starts and promising C&D run in between; may have more to offer. |
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|F| (3)  (14/1 -17%)Golden Son |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Golden Son 14/1, Got off the mark for current yard at Kempton in February but only sixth of 7 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 49 days ago, never travelling well. Blinkers replace cheekpieces with more needed. Won at Kempton in February and there was a possible excuse over this C&D next time; only 6. |
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|PU| (1)  (11/4 +8%)Nickle Back |
11/4(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nickle Back 11/4, C&D winner in February but badly hampered start when ninth of 10 in Maghull Novices' Chase (15/2) at Aintree (15.8f, soft) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly now back up in trip. Below par at Aintree but had an excuse; made all in C&D Grade 1 in February. |
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|PU| (9)  (14/1 +0%)Western Zephyr |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Western Zephyr 14/1, Yet to score in this sphere but he returned to form when fourth of 5 to Persian Time in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Needs to back it up. Best performance came when a rallying second here in November and he's not discounted. |
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|PU| (4)  (17/2 +23%)Persian Time |
17/2(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Persian Time 17/2, Dual winner around 2m this season but he came in a well-held fourth of 6 in handicap chase (6/1) at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Form of Kempton win has been franked and soft ground may not have suited at Ayr recently. |
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The front-running NICKLE BACK could give weight and a beating to these rivals. This represents a significant drop in class, having contested either Grade 1 or Grade 2 events on his last four starts, and he can easily be excused a lacklustre performance at Aintree where hampered at the start. He produced a career-best performance over this C&D in the Scilly Isles only two starts ago and if running to a similar level again, he will prove extremely hard to beat. Harry Cobden won't want to give the selection too much rope aboard the hat-trick seeking Outlaw Peter and he might put up most resistance. Martator has obvious form claims but Venetia Williams has been quiet of late, and Bourbali might surprise one or two just 3lb higher than when runner-up over hurdles at this meeting last year.
OUTLAW PETER arrives on the up and looks the way to go in his hat-trick attempt. Mayhem Mya is feared most off a handy-looking mark, although Nickle Back, Martator and Kotmask also need factoring into this competitive handicap.
Topweight NICKLE BACK made all in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles over C&D in February and this class act could be tough to catch.
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 (14)  (22/1 +12%)Ike Sport |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Ike Sport 22/1, Improved model during second half of last year, resuming winning ways in a Worcester novice (20f) in July and fairly bolted up returned to handicap company at that venue in September. However, ran out before the fifth in his hat-trick bid at Wincanton last week. Ran out last time but had previously been progressing well in cheekpieces. |
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2nd (12)  (7/2 +50%)Pic Roc |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Pic Roc 7/2, Placed twice in bumpers last spring and progressive form over hurdles this term, winning a 19f Ascot novice prior to an excellent second in EBF Final over C&D. Likely has more to offer and has to be taken seriously. Second in EBF Final over C&D looks strong form; high on the list again. |
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3rd (15)  (14/1 +44%)Kamaxos |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Kamaxos 14/1, Made light of a long absence to comfortably see off 6 rivals in 2m Sandown handicap in February. Couldn't overcome an 8 lb rise at Newbury since, though. Came back from long absence to win over 2m here but no obvious excuses next time. |
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4th (9)  (16/1 -113%)Authorised Speed |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Authorised Speed 16/1, 2-timer course winner over hurdles who would surely have made the perfect start over fences but for departing 2 out at Ascot (17f) on return. Jumped poorly when third at Plumpton next time prior to falling early in the Arkle. Back over hurdles. Let down by jumping over fences but now reverts to hurdling and won twice here last term. |
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5th (5)  (15/2 +38%)Lookaway |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lookaway 15/2, Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick in Cheltenham Grade 2 in October and ran another cracker when second in Challow at Newbury (20.5f) in December. Wasted no time bouncing back from a below-par display in Betfair Hurdle when third in Grade 1 novice at Aintree last time. Player back up in trip. Genuine front-runner; good third in Grade 1 novice at Aintree; should be thereabouts. |
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6th (4)  (5/1 +9%)Sa Majeste |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sa Majeste 5/1, Off the mark on second outing in France for Y. Fouin and got back on the up after 8 months off when beating former Grand National winner Noble Yeats at Limerick (20f) in December. Not in same form in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival 11 weeks later but he should have learnt from the experience. Lightly raced 6yo; well held when fancied for Coral Cup; may still have untapped potential. |
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7th (1)  (33/1 -65%)Red Risk |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Red Risk 33/1, Won twice back hurdling in 2022 and good second to Botox Has in the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby in November. However, he was a well-held fourth behind the same rival in a Haydock Grade 2 and fared little better back in a competitive handicap at Aintree 2 weeks ago. Down the field last three starts, including at Aintree two weeks ago; others appeal more. |
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8th (16)  (12/1 +40%)Classic Anthem |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Classic Anthem 12/1, Expensive recruit from the Irish pointing field who made a successful switch to handicap company here (2m) in December. Good second in 20.5f novice at Plumpton next time but below par when only seventh in C&D handicap since. Poor run over C&D last time and this is much more competitive. |
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9th (8)  (11/2 +31%)Emailandy |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Emailandy 11/2, Has developed into a useful novice, building on his fourth in the EBF Final when resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago, finding extra. Up 5 lb and warrants respect. Reliable; won at Plumpton on Easter Sunday; further improvement possible but necessary. |
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|F| (17)  (66/1 -100%)Classic Lord |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Classic Lord 66/1, Useful on Flat and came good over hurdles for his new yard when landing a brace of novices at Fontwell (2¼m) and Bangor (2m) before Christmas. Posted a good second over C&D in February but proved to be a disappointment (not jump well) at Plumpton last time. Back up in trip. Put firmly in his place at Plumpton and others have more scope for improvement. |
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|U| (11)  (12/1 +40%)Monviel |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Monviel 12/1, Course winner who again ran well with cheekpieces retained when third of 8 in handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 19 days ago. Likely to remain competitive but remains vulnerable to better treated ones. Trip, ground and course all suit; very much in the mix. |
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10th (13)  (17/2 -21%)Bad |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Bad 17/2, 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 in February, albeit rather worried out of it. Ran poorly at this course last time, however. Tongue strap now goes on. Edged out at Ascot before disappointing when fancied for Imperial Cup; now in tongue-strap. |
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11th (3)  (66/1 -164%)Icare Allen |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Icare Allen 66/1, Smart hurdler at his peak. Caught the eye when a running-on third of 11 in 3m course handicap in November but pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival 4 months later and ran even worse on first outing since leaving Willie Mullins at Aintree. Tongue tie back on. Well treated on best form for Willie Mullins but pulled up at Aintree on stable debut. |
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12th (6)  (100/1 -1567%)Mahons Glory |
100/1(-1567%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mahons Glory 100/1, Useful effort to win a 21f Kempton handicap on Boxing Day on only his second outing for Patrick Neville. Faced very stiff task when tailed-off last in Aintree Hurdle subsequently. Easy winner at Kempton on Boxing Day but now 10lb higher and in a stronger race. |
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|PU| (18)  (11/1 +67%)Arqoob |
11/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Arqoob 11/1, Second win over hurdles for his current yard here in November. Wasted no time getting back to form faced with a far more suitable test than at Doncaster when runner-up at Ascot (21.6f, good) in March and ran to a similar when eighth of 15 at Cheltenham since. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Not beaten far last time; goes well here; each-way possibilities in first-time cheekpieces. |
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|PU| (7)  (25/1 -56%)Will Carver |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Will Carver 25/1, Very low-mileage 9-y-o who proved better than ever when making a winning return at Taunton (19f) in November, leading before 2 out and winning easily. Shaped as if amiss when pulled up at Kempton the following month and has since had a breathing operation. Pulled up at Kempton but was progressive prior to that and has now had wind surgery. |
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|PU| (2)  (40/1 -100%)Mark Of Gold |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mark Of Gold 40/1, Added another victory to his tally in a 7-runner event at Kempton (for the second successive season) in February. Did that easily but was found out from a career-high mark in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, beating only 2 home. Kempton winner in February for second year running but tailed off in Coral Cup next time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Authorised Speed hasn't taken to fences this season but it would come as no surprise to see the dual course scorer run a massive race on his hurdling return, while Bad has threatened to win a big handicap since joining Ben Pauling and shouldn't be underestimated in a first-time tongue-tie. Willie Mullins saddles a couple of interesting runners in Gold Dancer and Sa Majeste, but PIC ROC looks the most solid option. Steadily progressive over timber this campaign, he backed up an impressive Ascot victory with a cracking second-placed effort in the EBF Final over C&D last time. A 5lb rise for that performance looks fair and he is fancied to go one better, confirming form with the third and subsequent winner Emailandy in the process.
A competitive handicap that may go the way of PIC ROC, an improving novice from the Ben Pauling stable, who could easily have more to offer on the back of his excellent second in the EBF Final over C&D. Lookaway is a likeable sort who ought to give his running once more, while Emailandy and Gold Dancer are two others who warrant plenty of respect.
Willie Mullins' pair are unexposed but so is PIC ROC whose second in the EBF Final looks strong form. Monviel is next on the list.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.