There were 50 Races on Saturday 29th April 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Leicester, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (7/1 -56%)Under Control |
7/1(-56%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Under Control 7/1, Her only defeat in 4 starts over hurdles came when down the field in Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival, bouncing back quickly from that disappointing run when landing a juvenile handicap back at Cheltenham 9 days ago. Up 7 lb but likely capable of better again. Ready winner of valuable fillies' race on recent handicap debut at Cheltenham; respected. |
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2nd (7)  (7.5/1 +25%)Iberico Lord |
7.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Iberico Lord 7.5/1, Won a French bumper in May. Well beaten first 2 outings over hurdles but a different proposition after wind surgery when getting up in the dying strides in 2m Stratford novice 4 weeks ago. Strong-travelling style should lend itself to handicaps. Big player. Finished well to pip Beau Balko at Stratford this month and remains unexposed. |
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3rd (13)  (10/1 +17%)Arqoob |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Arqoob 10/1, Useful handicapper on the Flat for William Jarvis. Yet to reach that level over hurdles but he's certainly taken to it, winning a Huntingdon novice last month before second in a Newbury handicap (both 2m). Not discounted from an unchanged mark. Second on handicap debut (soft); less testing ground might aid his cause here. |
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4th (11)  (20/1 +9%)General Medrano |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) General Medrano 20/1, Showed promise both starts in bumpers and much improved over hurdles when winning a Fontwell maiden in February. Solid start to his handicap career when second of 13 at Exeter (17f, heavy) 18 days ago. Good effort when second of 13 on recent handicap debut at Exeter; more needed here, though. |
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5th (2)  (8/1 +20%)Beau Balko |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Beau Balko 8/1, Successful on his sole Flat start in France and dual winner over hurdles for current connections, including a C&D handicap in February. Collared late on in Stratford novice 4 weeks ago but it was another good run. Yard seeking a third win in this in the last 4 years. Won C&D handicap in February but might be a shade vulnerable off 12lb higher today. |
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6th (14)  (33/1 -32%)Tapley |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Tapley 33/1, Made a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell bumper in October and has shown fair form over hurdles since, runner-up twice before getting off the mark in a 2m Plumpton maiden in February. Opening handicap mark not obviously generous, though. Too strong for a subsequent winner at Plumpton last time but others appeal more here. |
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7th (16)  (5.5/1 +31%)Kansas Du Berlais |
5.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Kansas Du Berlais 5.5/1, Promising fourth in listed newcomers race at Auteuil on hurdling debut for David Cottin. Beaten at short odds on his first 3 outings for Gary Moore but it's all clicked in recent weeks, winning maiden/novice events at Fontwell. An opening mark of 117 looks very manageable. Comes here after two Fontwell wins and we probably haven't seen the best of him yet. |
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8th (9)  (10/1 +29%)Joe Dadancer |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Joe Dadancer 10/1, Clear when fell last sole start in Irish points and has progressed with each of his 4 hurdling runs, clear second at Lingfield before going one better at Southwell (2m, soft) last month. Opening handicap mark demands more but he has the potential for better again. Off the mark with easy Southwell novice win six weeks ago and remains unexposed. |
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9th (12)  (66/1 +0%)Milldam |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Milldam 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account on the back of a breathing operation/9 weeks off in 9-runner maiden at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March. Does need to bounce back from a disappointing run at Newton Abbot since, though. Well beaten when fourth in Newton Abbot novice this month; profile not convincing. |
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|PU| (3)  (6.5/1 -18%)Killaloan |
6.5/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Killaloan 6.5/1, Has made a good start to his hurdling career, completing a hat-trick when readily seeing off the reopposing Bertie's Wish in a 2m Ludlow handicap 37 days ago. Raised another 6 lb but there's likely more to come and he's the mount of Harry Cobden from the stable's 3 runners. 2-2 in handicaps since his maiden win in February and probably still improving. |
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|PU| (15)  (10/1 +17%)Sergeant Wilson |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Sergeant Wilson 10/1, Got back on track in first-time hood when landing 2m novice hurdle at Fakenham in February. Shaped like the best horse at the weights (did too much too soon) when collared on line in 2m Doncaster handicap since. Has his quirks but also a bigger performance in him if piecing it all together. Comes here in good form and could have a bigger run in him if/when he learns to settle. |
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|PU| (8)  (12/1 +0%)Celtic Art |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Celtic Art 12/1, Useful winner on Flat and has made an encouraging start to his hurdle career, winning maiden/novice at Wincanton at the beginning of 2023. Opening handicap mark in this sphere looks workable. Another to consider. Began year with two big-field Wincanton wins; form of latter success has worked out well. |
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|PU| (1)  (14/1 +22%)Holetown Hero |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Holetown Hero 14/1, Progressive in bumpers and also going the right way over hurdles, winning maiden/novice events at Taunton and even better form in defeat the last twice. Handicap debut. Creditable second in recent novice race; good 7lb claimer enlisted for handicap debut. |
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|PU| (6)  (22/1 -38%)Imperial Bede |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Imperial Bede 22/1, French bumper winner who duly stepped up on his hurdles debut display when seeing off 13 rivals in good style in a Huntingdon maiden in January. Not up to the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton the following month but he retains potential now handicapping. Very respectable fourth in Grade 2 last time and open to improvement in handicaps. |
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|PU| (10)  (28/1 +15%)Bertie's Wish |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bertie's Wish 28/1, Free-going sort who isn't an easy ride but recorded win number 2 in a first-time hood at Sedgefield in February. Creditable placed efforts on his last 2 outings, on the first occasion chasing home Killaloan at Ludlow. Two respectable runs since Sedgefield handicap win in February; others have more potential. |
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5.5/1 (3) KILLALOAN, 4.5/1 (5) UNDER CONTROL Ready, 8/1 (16) KANSAS DU BERLAIS, and 10/1 (7) IBERICO LORD are all strong contenders based on the summary provided.
Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden teamed up to win this race with Knappers Hill last year and they appear to have fair claims of following up with KILLALOAN. The five-year-old gelding has been a cosy winner of his last three starts on varying ground conditions and can continue his upward trajectory to defy a 6lb rise for his latest victory. Under Control has been given a 7lb hike for an impressive win at Cheltenham nine days ago, when conceding weight all-round, and will appreciate underfoot conditions. Beau Balko was a comprehensive winner over C&D in February and was just headed in the final strides at Stratford earlier this month, so he's likely to be thereabouts.
It's all come together for KANSAS DU BERLAIS this spring and he's selected to complete a hat-trick now switching to handicap company for the first time. The J P McManus-owned Nicky Henderson pair Iberico Lord and Under Control likely have more to offer and head the many dangers. Paul Nicholls' excellent record in this also earns Killaloan a place on the shortlist.
The pick is CELTIC ART, who had a good handful of subsequent winners behind when winning an 18-runner Wincanton novice in February.
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)  (0.62/1 +50%)Jonbon |
0.62/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jonbon 0.62/1, Grade 1 winning hurdler who boasts a record of 4 from 5 over fences, runner-up in the Arkle at Cheltenham prior to completing simple task in Aintree Grade 1 earlier this month. Serious claims once more provided this doesn't come too quick. | |||
2nd (1)  (6.5/1 -44%)Captain Guinness |
6.5/1(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Captain Guinness 6.5/1, Back to winning ways in Grade 2 Fortria Chase at Navan (2m) in November and arrives here having run right up to his best when second behind Energumene in last month's Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Festival. Should give another good account. | |||
3rd (4)  (3.5/1 -40%)Greaneteen |
3.5/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Greaneteen 3.5/1, Top-class chaser on his day who landed this race for second successive season 12 months ago. Smashing effort to defy top weight in Haldon Gold Cup on return and matched that when runner-up in Tingle Creek back here next time. Undone by bad mistake at Cheltenham but big shout back at this track. | |||
4th (2)  (9/1 -64%)Editeur Du Gite |
9/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Editeur Du Gite 9/1, Took his form to a new level this term, landing Grade 2 Desert Orchid at Kempton prior to edging out Edwardstone in rescheduled Clarence House at Cheltenham (16.3f) in January. Not in same form in last month's Champion Chase but bounce back certainly not ruled out. | |||
5th (3)  (33/1 +18%)Funambule Sivola |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Funambule Sivola 33/1, Progressed well in open company last season (runner-up in Champion Chase) and landed the 4-runner Game Spirit at Newbury (16.4f) for the second year running in February. Fell early at Cheltenham last month and others arrive with more pressing claims. |
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Based on the summary, 1.25/1 (5) JONBON seems to be the strongest contender as it boasts a Grade 1 win and a record of 4 out of 5 over fences. It also recently completed a simple task in a Grade 1 race at Aintree. However, the prediction may change depending on other factors such as the track condition and the jockey's performance.
Greaneteen has landed the last two renewals of this race in impressive fashion and looks sure to give another good account of himself. However, this prize may go across the Irish Sea to CAPTAIN GUINNESS, who was 24 lengths ahead of the former when runner-up in the Champion Chase last month and he looks the likeliest winner today. The Henry De Bromhead-trained gelding won a Grade 2 at Navan in November and narrowly edges the vote. Its fascinating that Nicky Henderson allows his top novice chaser Jonbon to line-up here in open company after a bloodless victory at Aintree a fortnight ago and he warrants the utmost respect.
Successful in the last 2 renewals of this, GREANETEEN was undone by a mid-race mistake in last month's Queen Mother Champion Chase but it would be no surprise to see him back to his best returned to Sandown and he can land this prize once again. Sporting Life Arkle runner-up Jonbon had a simple task when resuming winning ways at Aintree a fortnight ago and is the clear danger.
The suggestion is CAPTAIN GUINNESS, who was the last bastion of resistance against an imperious Energumene at Cheltenham last month.
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)  (2.75/1 +21%)Kitty's Light |
2.75/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kitty's Light 2.75/1, Really tough stayer who bids for a hat-trick after following up his Eider success with Scottish Grand National triumph last week when refitted with cheekpieces. Can race off the same mark as at Ayr (also third off a 5 lb higher mark in this 12 months ago) so he merits serious consideration. Escapes a penalty for his Scottish National success last Saturday; future mark 6lb higher. |
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2nd (10)  (16/1 -33%)Moroder |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Moroder 16/1, Four-time winner last season who resumed his progress when landing 3m2f Doncaster handicap in March. Proven over long distances so he's no forlorn hope despite taking a 5 lb rise. Bounced back at Doncaster eight weeks ago, taking chase record to 5-9; one to consider. |
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3rd (8)  (6.5/1 +7%)Revels Hill |
6.5/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Revels Hill 6.5/1, Ended last term with 3m4f Taunton win and has taken his form up another level this season, clear second in 3m6f Exeter handicap 34 days ago. Remains relatively unexposed at long distances and he's a player. Has a solid record over extreme trips, most recently second to Coolvalla at Exeter. |
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4th (2)  (10/1 -11%)The Goffer |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Goffer 10/1, Much improved switched to fences this term, winning valuable event at Leopardstown in February and excellent fourth in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Pulled up in Irish National at Fairyhouse last time but shaped as if still in good form so needs considering under these less testing conditions. Ran well in the Ultima; pulled up after four out in the Irish National 19 days ago. |
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5th (12)  (10/1 +29%)Coolvalla |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Coolvalla 10/1, Likeable novice chaser who has improved markedly this term, completing a 4-timer at Fontwell in January then gamely adding 3m6f Exeter handicap in March (by a length from Revels Hill). Not taken lightly despite having a career-high mark to overcome. Exeter win (from Revels Hill) took his chase record to 5-6; progressive and stays well. |
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6th (7)  (22/1 +12%)Annual Invictus |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Annual Invictus 22/1, Unreliable sort overall but he's won twice over hurdles at Cheltenham and Newbury this term. Below-form eighth of 23 in Kim Muir at Cheltenham last time tough and others are more persuasive. Has stamina to prove upped further in distance; both wins this term came over hurdles. |
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7th (5)  (10/1 +0%)Certainly Red |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Certainly Red 10/1, Reliable sort who completed a hat-trick over fences at Wincanton in February. Below par after 2 months off back over hurdles at Ascot subsequently but can take a step forward now returned to this sphere. Has form figures of 241111 in completed chase starts, including a Sandown win. |
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8th (4)  (10/1 +17%)Tea Clipper |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tea Clipper 10/1, Made a winning start over fences at Chepstow last season and has posted generally good efforts in defeat since, sixth of 23 in Ultima at Cheltenham last time. Weighted to go well off a 2 lb lower mark. Two pieces of good form off this mark; soft ground was against him in the latest Ultima. |
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9th (1)  (16/1 -14%)Frodon |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Frodon 16/1, Grand servant who defied top weight in the Badger Beer at Wincanton on return. Has gone with his customary enthusiasm since, twice third at Kempton in the King George and 3m handicap last time. Can't be ruled out. Tremendous chaser down the years but has never looked like he's crying out for this trip. |
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|F| (9)  (8.5/1 -6%)Enrilo |
8.5/1(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Enrilo 8.5/1, Smart winner over fences in 2020/21 (first past the post in this event) but he was completing for the first time this season when below-par sixth in 3m Kempton handicap in February. Others make more appeal. First past post (off 6lb higher) in this contest two years ago; encouragement latest start. |
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10th (3)  (20/1 -67%)Annsam |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Annsam 20/1, Likeable chaser who scored over 3m at Kempton in January and at Ludlow 26 days ago when not ridden so aggressively as usual. Good jumper. Should prove effective over this longer trip. Considered. Recent form includes a couple of 3m wins; has stamina to prove over this longer distance. |
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11th (18)  (150/1 +0%)Red Happy |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Red Happy 150/1, Scored 3 times earlier this term but has largely disappointed since and only sixth of 9 in military race here in March when last seen over fences. It's easy to look elsewhere. Form has gone downhill of late; well out of the handicap. |
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12th (13)  (10/1 +55%)Broken Halo |
10/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Broken Halo 10/1, Useful chaser who comes here on a hat-trick after back-to-back 3m wins in miliary races here. This is much tougher but he still commands respect. Won the Royal Artillery and Grand Military Gold Cups here the last twice; this is harder. |
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13th (17)  (150/1 +0%)D'jango |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) D'jango 150/1, Recorded his third victory of the season at Lingfield (28.8f) in February and not disgraced when third in Haydock veterans' contest last time. This is a very tough ask though from 24 lb "wrong" in the weights. Long way out of the weights; easily opposed. |
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|PU| (14)  (20/1 +0%)Musical Slave |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Musical Slave 20/1, Landed veterans' chase at Exeter in February but pulled up in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham following month. Runner-up in this event 12 months ago though so he can't be totally discounted. Runner-up (off 3lb lower) in this race 12 months ago; won a veterans' chase two starts ago. |
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|PU| (16)  (28/1 -12%)Court Master |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Court Master 28/1, Useful winning chaser but tried blinkered when pulled up in Summer Cup at Uttoxeter (26.1f) back in June. Resumes after a wind op now with lots on his plate from 7 lb out of the handicap. Engaged Perth 2.05 Friday. Goes well fresh but still seeking first win above Class 3; 7lb out of weights. |
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Based on the summary, the top pick would likely be 3.5/1 (6) KITTY'S LIGHT as they are described as a
Last week's Scottish National hero Kitty's Light has been given the all clear from Christian Williams to bid for a quick-fire double today. He was third in this race last year off a 5lb higher mark and it would be some achievement should he succeed today, but he had a hard race at Ayr and is passed over in favour of REVELS HILL. He was last seen attempting to give the reopposing Coolvalla 5lb at Exeter last month, when going down by a length, and now meets that rival on better terms with underfoot conditions to suit, so he's fancied to turn the tables. Top-weight Frodon appears to have been kept fresh with this race in mind and isn't passed over lightly.
KITTY'S LIGHT was an unlucky second here in 2021 before placing third off a 5 lb higher mark 12 months ago so can make it third time lucky on the back of his Scottish National success where he travelled more sweetly than is often the case in refitted cheekpieces, which are again sported here. Upwardly-mobile novice Coolvalla could emerge as the chief threat in his bid for a remarkable sixth win of the term, with Revels Hill and handily-weighed Tea Clipper completing the shortlist.
Kitty's Light has leading claims but REVELS HILL (nap) is a strong alternative and Coolvalla is another for the shortlist.
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)  (1.2/1 +0%)Hewick |
1.2/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hewick 1.2/1, Top-class chaser who won the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap on this card last year and was in the process of running well when falling 2 out in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Drops in grade and looks the obvious way to go. | |||
2nd (2)  (10/1 +29%)First Flow |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) First Flow 10/1, High-class chaser on his day and shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when third in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on return. Unseated at Ascot next time but he's usually reliable and arrives here fresh. | |||
3rd (7)  (6.5/1 +46%)Fantastic Lady |
6.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fantastic Lady 6.5/1, Very useful chaser who won a 3m Market Rasen listed mares' race on her reappearance in November and was back to form when second in the Topham at Aintree recently. Might not have finished improving. | |||
4th (1)  (6/1 +20%)Eldorado Allen |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Eldorado Allen 6/1, Very smart sort who has had his limitations exposed at the top level but arrives on the back of a creditable fifth in a handicap at Aintree a fortnight ago. Merits respect. | |||
|PU| (5)  (3.5/1 +13%)Solo |
3.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Solo 3.5/1, Bold-jumping front-runner who looked as good as ever when landing the Pendil Novices' at Kempton a couple of months ago. This is a bit tougher but he's seemingly been primed for it. | |||
|PU| (4)  (12/1 -20%)Mcfabulous |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mcfabulous 12/1, Very useful hurdler who showed similar form when bagging novice chase at Exeter and 3m Grade 2 at Kempton in November. Below form since but has had a break. |
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Based on this summary, 1.2/1 (3) HEWICK and 4/1 (5) SOLO seem to be the most likely horses to do well. 1.2/1 (3) HEWICK has already won the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap in the past and has dropped in grade, while 4/1 (5) SOLO is a bold-jumping front-runner who has been primed for the race. However, 7.5/1 (1) ELDORADO ALLEN, 12/1 (7) FANTASTIC LADY, and 14/1 (2) FIRST FLOW also seem like they could perform well. 16/1 (6) BLACK GERRY may struggle due to the stiff competition in this race.
A case can be made for several of these, but SOLO has been in good form of late and beat subsequent Grade 2 winner Datsalrightgino in the Pendil Novices' Chase at Kempton in February. A stiffer stamina test may not be enough to stop him from following up here and he can deliver another bold showing. Fantastic Lady recorded a very respectable second in the Topham at Aintree earlier this month and she can give the selection plenty to think about, while the booking of Rachael Blackmore on Hewick catches the eye and he should not be dismissed.
HEWICK was running well before he came down in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and, provided he's none the worse for that, he should be able to capitalise on this drop in grade. Solo will be a danger if allowed his own way in front and Fantastic Lady deserves a mention on the back of an excellent second in the Topham.
It's hard to knock HEWICK on these terms and especially after he held his own for such a long way in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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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(9)  (5.5/1 +45%)Mumbo Jumbo |
5.5/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mumbo Jumbo 5.5/1, Yet to win a race of any description but has found just one too good on 2 of his 4 starts since switched to fences, clear of the rest when chasing home an in-form rival at Taunton (23f, heavy) last time. However, not sure that this drop back in trip will be ideal. Still to win under rules but plenty of his form reads well; a bit unlucky last time.. |
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1st (8)  (5.5/1 +31%)Gloire D'athon |
5.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Gloire D'athon 5.5/1, Winner of first 3 starts over fences for present connections, including a C&D handicap in December when proving a neck too strong for the re-opposing Fable. Lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at Plumpton next time and returning to this stiffer track will certainly aid his cause. It could be that the handicapper has caught up and this is his first time in a Class 2.. |
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2nd (4)  (3.5/1 +13%)Harper's Brook |
3.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Harper's Brook 3.5/1, Winning hurdler who has initially improved for switch to chasing, runner-up at Carlisle on return prior to going one place better in a Bangor handicap (20.3f, heavy). This is less taxing than the tasks he has faced at Cheltenham the last twice and may well bounce back with a bold show here. Highly tried last twice and 3m1f too far last time; has a big run in him if back in sync.. |
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3rd (2)  (10/1 -25%)Quel Destin |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Quel Destin 10/1, Smart hurdler who landed a small-field Lingfield beginners' chase in January. Patchy form overall in this sphere but solid effort when touched off by Hudson de Grugy over C&D last time (2 lb better off with that rival now) and merits respect, despite being passed over by Harry Cobden. Closely matched with Hudson De Grugy on their bobbing finish over C&D last month.. |
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4th (3)  (9/1 +10%)Quinta Do Mar |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Quinta Do Mar 9/1, Successful 4 times from 12 starts over hurdles and stepped up on previous efforts in this sphere when accounting for 3 rivals in a Fontwell handicap chase (19.5f, good). Seemingly sharpened up by the first-time cheekpieces on that occasion (retained) and remains on a workable up 4 lb. Beat small field at Fontwell latest; there should be some mileage in this 4lb higher mark.. |
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|F| (5)  (12/1 +40%)Honneur D'ajonc |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Honneur D'ajonc 12/1, Built up a good strike rate over hurdles last season and came good at the fifth time of asking in this sphere at Hereford (21f, good to soft) in January. However, he has a bit to prove following a poor effort at Newbury where he reportedly broke a blood vessel. Disappointing at Newbury but was looking progressive prior to that.. |
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|PU| (7)  (3.5/1 +22%)Hudson De Grugy |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hudson De Grugy 3.5/1, Three of his 4 hurdles wins were registered here and improved on his previous chase efforts when seeing off Quel Destin (pair nicely clear of the rest) over C&D (soft) last month. Remains on a good mark up 3 lb and claims if able to build on that. C&D winner last time and more to offer as a chaser, with Thursday's rain a help.. |
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|PU| (1)  (4.5/1 +10%)Cap Du Mathan |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cap Du Mathan 4.5/1, Dual-winning hurdler who opened account over fences in a Taunton handicap in January. Followed up in an Exeter novice a month later and form of latest second at Kempton (2¼m, heavy) has been franked since, so has a fair bit going for him. Perhaps a tad over-handicapped and this trip on a stiff track might just stretch him.. |
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|PU| (6)  (12/1 +0%)Fable |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fable 12/1, Irish point/dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences in 5-runner mares' handicap at Bangor (20.3f, good to soft) in February. Beaten a long way when third in the 4-runner affair won by Quinta Do Mar at Fontwell last time, though, and she's hard to recommend on the back of that. Due a good run here if her seasonal pattern continues and her mark isn't bad.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
4/1 (4) HARPER'S BROOK and 8/1 (8) GLOIRE D'ATHON seem to have the most potential for a strong showing based on their past performances and current form. 4/1 (4) HARPER'S BROOK has been highly tried and may bounce back with a bold show in this less taxing race, while 8/1 (8) GLOIRE D'ATHON has won three starts over fences for present connections and lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at Plumpton last time. However, 10/1 (3) QUINTA DO MAR and 5/1 (1) CAP DU MATHAN could also be contenders with their recent wins and solid form. 8/1 (2) QUEL DESTIN and 12/1 (6) FABLE are harder to recommend based on their recent performances.
Hudson De Grugy finished a neck in front of Quel Destin over C&D last month but Paul Nicholls' inmate can reverse the form now 2lb better off with that rival. However, his stablemate CAP DU MATHAN could be the one to side with, even though he has to shoulder top-weight on this occasion. He is now rated 5lb above his last winning mark but should not be taken lightly following a good second at Kempton last month. Quinta Do Mar is another to bear in mind up in trip from his latest success at Fontwell in February.
None of these can be ruled out with complete confidence. The value angle could be GLOIRE D'ATHON, who completed the hat-trick when scoring over C&D during the winter and his latest second at Plumpton was no backward step. Harper's Brook looks the pick of the Ben Pauling-trained duo and is feared most with his sights lowered having contested a Grade novice and the Ultima at Cheltenham the last twice. Paul Nicholls also saddles two and Cap du Mathan, the choice of Harry Cobden, also has claims.
There could be a big run in HARPER'S BROOK, especially should he revert to the patient approach that has worked well for him.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (5.5/1 -65%)Knappers Hill |
5.5/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Knappers Hill 5.5/1, Enhanced good strike-rate when taking the Grade 2 Elite from Sceau Royal at Wincanton in November. Failed to fire on next couple of starts and was unable to justify favouritism when third in National Spirit at Fontwell a couple of months ago. Still, he can feature. Improvement has levelled off since Grade 2 win in November but he's still considered. |
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2nd (1)  (3.5/1 -27%)Goshen |
3.5/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Goshen 3.5/1, Very smart hurdler on his day, landing 19f Grade 2 at Ascot in November. Just as good when runner-up to Paisley Park in 3m Kempton Grade 1 on Boxing Day but arrives after a couple of poor efforts (over fences on first occasion). Better showing anticipated back right-handed but he's quirky. Enigmatic 7yo who has become hard to predict but is very smart when on song. |
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3rd (6)  (2/1 +40%)Theatre Glory |
2/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Theatre Glory 2/1, Improving mare who picked up her fifth win over hurdles when readily landing Warwick listed event in February. Ran creditably when sixth to Honeysuckle in David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham and the youngster of the sextet should find this easier. Very respectable sixth in Grade 1 mares' hurdle in March and worth her place in this field. |
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4th (5)  (2.25/1 +10%)Thyme Hill |
2.25/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Thyme Hill 2.25/1, Dual Grade 1 winning hurdler who made successful chase debut at Exeter (3m) in November. Fitted with cheekpieces to land Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton over Christmas but jumping issues resurfaced in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham last month. Serious claims back hurdling. High-class staying hurdler; Grade 1 novice chase winner this term; good chance at weights. |
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5th (3)  (12/1 -9%)Call Me Lord |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Call Me Lord 12/1, Won this contest in 2018 and looked most likely winner before a late mishap in 2021 renewal. Plies his trade in handicaps nowadays and having made successful return at Kempton in November, he needs to put a lacklustre effort in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham well behind. Not as good as he was but likes this track (won this in 2018) and can give a good account. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
2.5/1 (5) THYME HILL and 2.75/1 (1) GOSHEN seem to be the strongest contenders based on their previous performances, with 2.5/1 (5) THYME HILL having won a Grade 1 novice chase and 2.75/1 (1) GOSHEN being a very smart hurdler when on form. 3.33/1 (2) KNAPPERS HILL and 3.33/1 (6) THEATRE GLORY are also considered but seem to have had some inconsistent performances lately. 11/1 (3) CALL ME LORD has previously won this contest but needs to bounce back from a lacklustre effort in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.
Following an indifferent spell over the larger obstacles, the classy THYME HILL can regain the winning thread now back hurdling. Often a player at the highest level, his greatest triumph was arguably when winning the Liverpool Hurdle in 2021. With upwards of 2lb in hand on official ratings, he can defeat both Goshen and Knappers Hill, from whom the son of Kayf Tara receives 6lb. Theatre Glory came up short in the Mares' Hurdle last month, but she gets all the allowances today and can't be ruled out, while multiple course winner Call Me Lord is far from out of this too.
Having been unable to lay a glove on Honeysuckle at the Cheltenham Festival, THEATRE GLORY should find this assignment much easier, so Nicky Henderson's 6-y-o gets the verdict to notch a first pattern success. Thyme Hill couldn't get into any sort of rhythm in the Brown Advisory last month, so he's put forward as the main danger back hurdling, with Knappers Hill completing the shortlist.
Not much went to plan for THYME HILL in a Grade 1 novice chase last month but he's a high-class staying hurdler and gets the nod.
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)  (3.5/1 +59%)Crebilly |
3.5/1(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Crebilly 3.5/1, Made a highly promising start over hurdles when easily landing 11-runner novice at Newcastle (2m, soft) in December. Runner-up at Chepstow next 2 starts and made a sound enough start to his handicap career when sixth of 16 in the very competitive EBF Final over C&D last month. Remains unexposed. Solid novice form before finishing sixth of 16 on heavy ground in the EBF Final here.. |
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2nd (8)  (11/1 -22%)Bourbali |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bourbali 11/1, Big improver last season, including a C&D win. Consistent in defeat this time round, finishing a creditable fourth over 2m at Plumpton 3 weeks ago. Likely to be very competitive again. Prolific last season; no win this term but through no lack of effort; solid chance.. |
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3rd (1)  (7.5/1 -67%)Samarrive |
7.5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Samarrive 7.5/1, Won this race last season and made a good return to hurdles when third of 12 at Ascot in February under today's rider Freddie Gingell. 6 lb higher than 12 months ago but can't rule out. Won this last year and returned to hurdling with a good third at Ascot.. |
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4th (4)  (1.5/1 +25%)Iceo |
1.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Iceo 1.5/1, Encouraging second on 2m course reappearance in January and duly built on that when winning the Imperial Cup back here (2m, soft) 49 days ago. Raised 6 lb but there could be more to come at this trip and the Champion Trainer is going for a hat-trick in this race. Impressive in the Imperial Cup and only 6lb higher; rain arrived in the nick of time.. |
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5th (9)  (6/1 +14%)El Muchacho |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) El Muchacho 6/1, Point winner who has progressed nicely over hurdles, winning a couple of 2m handicaps in January and mostly good efforts since, including going down only narrowly at Wincanton (21f) 13 days ago. Put up 3 lb for that, though. Perhaps idled a little when nailed on the line at Wincanton two weeks ago.. |
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6th (6)  (11/1 +8%)Fine Casting |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fine Casting 11/1, Bagged his third success over hurdles when taking 19f Haydock handicap in December and ran a cracker when fourth of 16 to Iceo in the Imperial Cup here in March. Only a respectable fourth when stepped back up to 2½m at Ffos Las since, though. A fading favourite when beaten about 12l at Ffos Las latest, which tempers enthusiasm.. |
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7th (5)  (18/1 -80%)Silent Revolution |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Silent Revolution 18/1, Won both completed starts as a novice hurdler last season. Hasn't progressed again this term but his last 2 efforts have been creditable, proving his stamina for this trip when third at Wincanton last time. Progress has plateaued this season; likely to get outstayed now the ground has softened.. |
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8th (2)  (20/1 -67%)Erne River |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Erne River 20/1, Very useful over hurdles and fences but he does need to bounce back from a below-par effort over timber at the Aintree Grand National meeting a fortnight ago. Below best in his two runs after wind surgery and looks high in the weights.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Based on the summary, 2/1 (4) ICEO and 4.5/1 (1) SAMARRIVE seem to be the strongest contenders. 2/1 (4) ICEO is coming off a win at the Imperial Cup and has only been raised 6 lb, while 4.5/1 (1) SAMARRIVE won this race last year and returned to hurdling with a good third at Ascot. 8.5/1 (7) CREBILLY is also worth considering as a newcomer with promising novice form and room for improvement in handicaps.
A ready winner of the Imperial Cup here last month, it would be no surprise were Iceo to progress further for the red-hot champion trainer, but preference is for stablemate SAMARRIVE. Last year's winner reappeared with a good third at Ascot in February, and is essentially 1lb lower than for that success 12 months ago when factoring in Freddie Gingell's 7lb claim. Erne River ought to be capable of mounting a serious challenge, while at the foot of the handicap, El Muchacho merits respect.
ICEO has been kept fresh for this since his Imperial Cup win and, with the longer trip a potential source of further improvement, can provide the Paul Nicholls stable with a third successive win in this concluding race of the season. Consistent former C&D winner Bourbali is second choice. The unexposed Crebilly didn't fare too badly in the EBF Final here and is next on the list.
The rain has arrived in the nick of time for impressive Imperial Cup hero ICEO and he's preferred to the consistent Bourbali.
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