There were 28 Races on Sunday 20th October 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Kempton, 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 (3)  (7/2 +50%)Zwicky |
7/2(+50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Zwicky 7/2, Multiple hurdles winner last year and positive start in this sphere when 3 lengths third in a Hexham handicap in May. Failed to complete on his second go over fences there the following month but worth another chance. Unseated latest; even with a clear round, he might now find this trip on the sharp side. |
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2nd (5)  (11/2 +15%)Goodtimes Badtimes |
11/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Goodtimes Badtimes 11/2, Modest winner at 24f over hurdles and similar form 3 starts over fences this summer, though not seen since being treated for post-race heat stress in July. On a workable mark in this sphere. Chases May-July last three starts, showing enough on last two occasions to warrant respect. |
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3rd (1)  (5/1 -43%)Tom Creen |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tom Creen 5/1, Back-to-back winner here last season, including on comeback in this race. Held form well after and excuses on final run. Should go well. All four wins over fences were at Sedgefield, including this race last year; strong player. |
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4th (4)  (11/4 +50%)Faha Belle |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Faha Belle 11/4, Irish point winner who often gives her running but is 0-12 under Rules. Should make a chaser at least. Minor honours in handicap hurdles; needs to find extra on this chase debut. |
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5th (6)  (16/1 -14%)The Paddy Pie |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Paddy Pie 16/1, Hinted at a revival when fourth of 12 in a Doncaster handicap in December but followed that with 3 heavy defeats. Others preferred. Thrown in on old chase form but last win was December 2022; bits of form in last 18 months. |
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6th (9)  (20/1 +29%)Buck Of Maine |
20/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Buck Of Maine 20/1, Maiden who made no impression at Stratford last time and is up against it from out of the handicap. 13-race maiden; 8lb out of the handicap today, with different headgear. |
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|F| (8)  (33/1 -18%)Chantilly Rose |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Chantilly Rose 33/1, No great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences. Has since left Dan Skelton and opposable from out of the handicap. Eight-race maiden, last seven (two chases) for Dan Skelton; 5lb out of the handicap. |
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|PU| (7)  (9/2 +36%)Swift Reply |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Swift Reply 9/2, Poor maiden hurdler who needs to improve for the switch to fences to make an impact (unseated on his only start in points). Second here in January and back-to-form second at Kelso two weeks ago; this is chase debut. |
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All four of TOM CREEN's previous wins under Rules were posted at this venue, including a dominant display when he landed this race 12 months ago. Mainly consistent in subsequent starts, a 13lb higher mark does demand more of the Sam England-trained gelding, but this circuit can take some mastering and his expertise creates hope for another big run. Fellow course winner Zwicky is feared most, although Jac Jumper has shown promise in this discipline and should find the trip well within his compass.
JAC JUMPER was run out of things only late on at Worcester last time and is taken to hold on this time back down in class. The likeable Tom Creen made a winning return in this race last year so is an obvious threat, while Zwicky is worth another chance to build on his chase bow.
While Goodtimes Badtimes and Jac Jumper should get seriously involved, the safest option for win purposes may be TOM CREEN.
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 (1)  (30/100 +55%)Continuance |
30/100(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Continuance 30/100, Fair 10f Flat winner who wasn't disgraced when eighth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, soft) 42 days ago. Goes hurdling now and rates a big player. 1m2f Flat winner (RPR 75); leading player if taking to hurdles at the first attempt. |
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2nd (3)  (50/1 +0%)Popa Rich |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Popa Rich 50/1, 125/1, sixth of 7 in juvenile hurdle over C&D (good) on his NH debut 19 days ago. Significantly more is required. Has a Flat pedigree and he was tailed off at 125-1 on recent debut over C&D (good). |
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3rd (5)  (5/1 +17%)Path Of Stars |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Path Of Stars 5/1, Well beaten in an AW Flat maiden for the Crisford stable in May and first show in a trio of hurdling events when third of six in 2m1f Fontwell juvenile last time. Needs to build on it. Well beaten all 4 starts but has shown some ability and this may take very little winning. |
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4th (4)  (9/1 -227%)Sweet Soul Music |
9/1(-227%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sweet Soul Music 9/1, A modest maiden at best on Flat but he failed to beat a rival in 1m Newcastle handicap 40 days ago. Possibilities on his debut in this sphere. Tailed off on both Flat runs this year but trainer does well with juvenile hurdlers. |
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|PU| (2)  (33/1 -32%)Delayed Charm |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Delayed Charm 33/1, Showed little form in noivces/handicap on Flat for Anthony Carson last winter. Sold for only 1,600 gns in July so need lots more now going hurdling. Displayed very little across his 4 Flat starts; may be best watched on hurdle/stable debut. |
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CONTINUANCE achieved the highest rating of those to have raced on the Flat and is hardly overburdened for his debut run on the NH scene. The son of Postponed is forwarded as the first to consider in a race where the betting should be informative. Brian Ellison won this in 2019 with a hurdling newcomer and his Sweet Soul Music is next on the list for consideration. Path Of Stars and Popa Rich need steps forward, but should be taken seriously if attracting support.
Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a very good opportunity for Martin Keighley's fair Flat winner CONTINUANCE to make a winning start in this sphere. Sweet Soul Music appeals as the one to chase home the selection as he starts out hurdling ahead of Path of Stars.
This may take very little winning and Flat scorer CONTINUANCE earns the vote on his hurdle debut. Path Of Stars is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (13/8 +68%)Will Knott |
13/8(+68%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Will Knott 13/8, Fairly-useful bumper winner. Yet to better modest form over hurdles but he did catch the eye from well back when sixth over 2½m here 19 days ago, not knocked about. Back down in trip. Has bigger performances in him over hurdles. Point runner-up and bumper winner but unable to threaten on his three hurdle starts. |
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2nd (7)  (9/2 +0%)Kow Boy Sivola |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kow Boy Sivola 9/2, Well held in a Perth bumper for John McConnell in April but offered more switched to hurdles there for new yard last month, finishing third of 6. May do better. Promising third on last month's hurdle and stable debut and he's high on the list. |
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3rd (6)  (7/4 +22%)Kabuki |
7/4(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kabuki 7/4, Bumper winner last December. Better effort over hurdles since when fourth of 10 in 2m Warwick novice on reappearance 17 days ago. Should go well. Bumper winner who was an encouraging fourth over hurdles recently; firmly in calculations. |
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4th (8)  (150/1 -200%)Devon Skies |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Devon Skies 150/1, Well held in 2 bumpers in the spring ahead of this switch to hurdles. Trainer won this last year but she was well beaten at 125-1 in both bumpers. |
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5th (1)  (11/1 +31%)Moran's Law |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Moran's Law 11/1, In good hands but didn't shape with any obvious promise in a Warwick bumper last April. Has a tongue tie added now switching to hurdles. Attracted market support in his sole bumper but finished tailed off; now goes hurdling. |
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6th (2)  (80/1 -1043%)The Geordie Ginge |
80/1(-1043%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Geordie Ginge 80/1, Fair hurdler at best but not seen since finishing a below-form third in a 2m Huntingdon selling handicap last November (final start for Nigel Twiston-Davies). Sold for 4,800 gns in June. Ran well in summer 2023 but absent since selling handicap defeat that November; yard debut. |
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7th (9)  (50/1 +50%)Fortis Mulier |
50/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fortis Mulier 50/1, Fouth sole outing in Irish points. Showed a bit when sixth of 10 in Market Rasen maiden on hurdle debut in August but distant fourth over this C&D since. Looks more one for handicaps after this. Hasn't shown enough in her two maiden hurdles to suggest she'll be the answer. |
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8th (5)  (18/1 -100%)Aire Spray |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Aire Spray 18/1, Second to the reopposing Kabuki in a Newcastle bumper last December. Ran to only a poor level when 18 lengths third on his completed start over hurdles in March. Been off for 7 months and might be best watched this time. Could do with jumping better but this bumper runner-up may be a contender. |
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|PU| (3)  (15/2 -36%)Willie Shake Hands |
15/2(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Willie Shake Hands 15/2, Pulled up sole point but did show ability when third in a Naas bumper (soft) for Ciaran Murphy in April. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him now hurdling for Sam England. Fair third in sole Irish bumper and he's not ruled out on his hurdle and stable debut. |
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The Geordie Ginge usually attracts attention in the betting and again warrants close inspection on debut for a new yard. However, he's been expensive to follow and appears vulnerable to some of the less exposed types, with KOW BOY SIVOLA, a full-brother to high-class chaser Funambule Sivola, forwarded as a strong contender after a promising hurdles debut at Perth. Kabuki and Aire Spray are other potential improvers in a wide-open race.
KABUKI has the potential to take another step forward on the back of his Warwick reappearance and is narrowly preferred to Perth-third Kow Boy Sivola. Sam England Irish bumper recruit Willie Shake Hands may prove best of the rest.
The Lucinda Russell-trained KOW BOY SIVOLA was a promising third on last month's hurdle debut at Perth 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 (1)  (4/1 +50%)My Gift To You |
4/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) My Gift To You 4/1, Immediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring for fifth time overall when taking a Catterick handicap chase in March and has backed that up with solid placed efforts on 5 of his next 6 starts over fences. Sound effort back hurdling last time and he's respected returned to chasing. Running well in defeat this season at up to 3m2f and may well be thereabouts. |
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2nd (2)  (6/1 +25%)Breakdance Kid |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Breakdance Kid 6/1, Ran away with a handicap at Hexham in June and shaped as if back in form after an 11-week break when fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good) 32 days ago. Should prove competitive again stepped up in trip. 2-6 over fences, with both wins coming at 3m; respected for in-form yard. |
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3rd (9)  (12/1 +25%)Ocean Legacy |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Ocean Legacy 12/1, Winless since last May but his latest fourth in a 16-runner handicap chase at Roscommon (25f, soft, 16/1) was his best effort for some time and he's worth a look in the market having since left Dermot Anthony McLoughlin. Creditable effort on last start in Ireland and new stable is among the winners; chance. |
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4th (3)  (9/2 +18%)Redbridge Rambler |
9/2(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Redbridge Rambler 9/2, Signed off last term with Ascot success when upped to a staying trip and showed aptitude when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, soft, 7/1) on debut over fences 23 days ago, fading only late on. Should progress. Progressive staying hurdler in the spring; well beaten on chase debut but that was over 2m. |
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5th (5)  (28/1 -40%)Ali Star Bert |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ali Star Bert 28/1, A three-time 3m chase winner last season who signed off with a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) in April. Uncharacteristically laboured display on his comeback at Worcester last month, though, and others are preferred. Three wins last season; pulled up at 33-1 on reappearance but may have needed the run. |
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6th (7)  (7/2 +13%)Sean Og |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sean Og 7/2, Successful twice over fences at Cartmel (21f) this summer and quickly bounced back to form with an excellent second at Hexham 2 weeks ago, finished one place ahead of S. Bumped into a handicap blot there and is of strong interest again. Two wins at Cartmel this summer and bumped into progressive winner when second at Hexham. |
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|PU| (8)  (5/1 +17%)Steps Match |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Steps Match 5/1, Came good at the first time of asking for this yard when a convincing all-the-way winner of a 3m Perth handicap hurdle last month and gave a bold show for a long way when third of 12 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good, 10/1) 16 days ago. Remains with potential from this chase mark. Ex-Irish 9yo who has been in good form since joining yard; could make another bold bid. |
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|PU| (6)  (10/1 -122%)Big Bee Hive |
10/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Big Bee Hive 10/1, Hurdles winner in Ireland who made perfect start over fences when scoring at Sedgefield (19.3f) in February. Quickly added to his tally when scoring Southwell and Cartmel in May before going close again at Southwell, so has to respected on first outing for 4 months. 3 wins in February/May then runner-up in June; major player if resuming where he left off. |
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|PU| (4)  (50/1 -400%)Mister Bells |
50/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mister Bells 50/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans' company at Catterick (25f, soft) in February. Bit below that level at Perth on final outing last season and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals on his return. Won at Catterick in January but this 10yo has to be at the top of his game on reappearance. |
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BIG BEE HIVE has been a revelation since beginning his career over fences at this track in February and going further up in trip should not inconvenience him judging by the most recent evidence at Southwell, when rallying late for second. The seven-year-old gets the vote ahead of Sean Og, who was a highly creditable runner-up at Hexham and has the potential to improve for the rise in distance. Mister Bells and Redbridge Rambler have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
STEPS MATCH has made a fine start to life for new trainer Daragh Bourke and he can build an encouraging recent third at Hexham, travelling with plenty of enthusiam out in front until the track's gruelling latter stages took their tole, his mark having also dropped 2 lb in the interim. Sean Og finished one place ahead of the selection last time and has to be respected again, with Redbridge Rambler also fancied to step forward from his chase debut.
Top of the list is REDBRIDGE RAMBLER, who was progressive in staying handicap hurdles and goes back up in trip in his second chase.
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)  (11/2 +8%)Jesuitique |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jesuitique 11/2, Matched his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when runner-up at Bangor (24f) last summer, though hasn't built on that effort in 3 starts since. Stiff task at Worcester on his return, but more needed to better his third in this race last year. 3rd in this last year; another good run on sole start since; remains unexposed over fences. |
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2nd (4)  (12/1 +0%)Jerrash |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jerrash 12/1, Recorded back-to-back wins at Bangor and Market Rasen this summer and good effort when runner-up to Tommie Beau at Cartmel (25.5f) in August. Possibly found race coming too soon a fortnight later at Perth last month, so he's not discounted. Inconsistent this season but won twice in the summer and he's not discounted. |
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3rd (1)  (9/2 +25%)Tommie Beau |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tommie Beau 9/2, Won over both sets of obstacles at Cartmel in May and added to his tally back chasing at the same course (25.5f) in August. Runner-up over hurdles at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 5 days later and he can make a bold bid to win this race for second year in succession. Won this last year and has continued to improve, winning three times this season. |
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|F| (2)  (8/1 -60%)Dripsey Moon |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dripsey Moon 8/1, Winning hurdler who has taken well to chasing for new connections, showing useful form when landing back-to-back handicaps at Perth (20.1f) in August/September. Again ran well when second of 4 at the same C&D last time and he's a leading contender back up in trip. Has done very well for new yard over fences; goes into the unknown stamina-wise. |
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|PU| (8)  (7/1 +30%)Glory And Honour |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Glory And Honour 7/1, Improved for current yard last season tried again over fences and, after 12 weeks off, also scored on the Flat at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 13 days ago. Has dropped below his last winning mark back in this sphere and he's one to note upped in trip. Unproven at the trip but produced strong staying performance for 2m2f Flat win recently. |
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|PU| (7)  (9/1 +25%)We'llhavewan |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) We'llhavewan 9/1, Useful winning hurdler but not at the same level over fences, running poorly at Ballinrobe in May (23.4f). Making first start since leaving Willie Mullins, shaped as if needing the run over hurdles at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago, though others still preferred. Well treated on hurdle form but jumping has been an issue over fences. |
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It is difficult to look past proven stamina in a contest of this nature and TOMMIE BEAU provides just that, having won this contest last year. The top-weight has struck four times since and good ground may be a plus as he attempts to retain his crown. Dripsey Moon has not been outside the first two since joining the Donald McCain yard and is a big danger. Runner-up over 3m2f at Newton Abbot on his penultimate start, Hauraki Gulf is another who gives the impression he may relish this extreme test.
DRIPSEY MOON continued his positive start over fences for current yard when bumping into a chasing newcomer at Perth on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he goes back up in distance. He is preferred to last year's winner of the race Tommie Beau, who has continued in fine form this summer, while Glory And Honour could also be in the mix.
Course winner HAURAKI GULF is the selection having hinted he could be well suited by a marathon test. Jesuitique is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (10/3 +17%)The Navigator |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) The Navigator 10/3, Course scorer who resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up 4 lb but he's weighted to go well again. Two hurdle wins this season and he's 3-7 here; on the shortlist. |
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2nd (2)  (13/8 +41%)Jaramillo |
13/8(+41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jaramillo 13/8, Scored over C&D in September but he's an unreliable sort and came in last of 13 in Flat handicap at Kempton (12f) 9 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here. Made it 2-2 here with easy C&D win last month; a 9lb rise may well not stop him. |
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3rd (3)  (11/4 +45%)Harper Valley |
11/4(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Harper Valley 11/4, Scored three times last season, including over C&D, and he ran well in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) in May. That form has been franked so big shout off a 2 lb lower mark. Progressive ways stalled in the spring but returns from a break with trainer in good form. |
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4th (4)  (9/2 +31%)Finisk River |
9/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Finisk River 9/2, Resumed winning ways at Bangor in September and not discredited when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 30 days ago. Also took this event in 2022 so he's very much one to consider. Won this race in 2022 and at Bangor two starts ago; capable of having a say. |
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5th (1)  (22/1 -175%)Hajey |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hajey 22/1, C&D winner but off the track since a rare below-par sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Has gone well fresh though so needs considering. First outing since below-par run in February but can go well fresh and has won here twice. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The Navigator bounced back to form when landing the spoils at Kelso a fortnight ago and a 4lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, it could be worth taking a chance on C&D winner HARPER VALLEY, who scored on his reappearance here last season. Dual track-and-trip scorer Finisk River, who claimed this prize in 2022, is another who enjoys it at this venue and the veteran shouldn't be far away.
None of these can be ruled out but HARPER VALLEY enjoyed a very good time of it last season and this C&D scorer looks the way to go with the form of his latest Kelso fifth having been well advertised since. Dianne Sayer's versatile course winner The Navigator heads the list of dangers, with 2022 victor Finish River also firmly in the picture.
The Navigator likes it here but preference is for JARAMILLO (nap), who made it 2-2 at Sedgefield with a comfortable win 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 (5)  (5/2 +79%)Count Of Vendome |
5/2(+79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Count Of Vendome 5/2, €30,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Holiday In Kerry. Dam (c128/h126) 19f-3m hurdle/chase winner. Unplaced both starts in Irish points, last of 5 finishers on latest (Mar 23). Fifth in two Irish maiden points but those looked warm races; interesting contender. |
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2nd (10)  (9/1 -80%)Swingingonthesteel |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Swingingonthesteel 9/1, £32,000 4-y-o, Linda's Lad gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Tempestatefloresco. Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Feb 2024). One to note. Point-to-point bumper winner who could have a part to play on this rules debut. |
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3rd (3)  (12/1 +25%)Berkshire Lad |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Berkshire Lad 12/1, Related to a bumper winner and was sent off 6/1 on debut. Didn't come up to expectations, however, so will need to prove a different proposition. Tailed off on sole start but was just 6-1 and had excuse; trainer's horses run well here. |
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4th (1)  (11/1 -10%)Clearisthewater |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Clearisthewater 11/1, Point winner who may come on for his Rules debut in a bumper at Warwick earlier in the month. In good hands and isn't a forlorn hope. Soundly beaten in sole bumper but this point winner could be capable of much better. |
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5th (8)  (10/11 +34%)Karton Plein |
10/11(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Karton Plein 10/11, €40,000 3-y-o, Karaktar gelding. Half-brother to 11f/1½m winner in France Porta Saragozza. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 27) and stable has a solid record in this sphere. Second on debut in Irish point and in-form trainer does well in bumpers; strong claims. |
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6th (7)  (100/1 -150%)Dartmhor |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dartmhor 100/1, Out of a maiden hurdler and was down the field first time out. Unlikely to feature. 40-1, down the field on debut in slowly run bumper over C&D (good) in May. |
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7th (6)  (100/1 -150%)Dartie Bay |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dartie Bay 100/1, Offered little when ninth of 10 over C&D on debut and hard to imagine him making a significantly bigger impact in this. 20-1 when 13l ninth of ten in slowly run bumper over C&D (good) in May on debut. |
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8th (9)  (25/1 -56%)Seeyainthesuninn |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Seeyainthesuninn 25/1, Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar. Not enough encouragement in his debut to make him of serious interest in this, though. Half-brother to five winners; showed some ability on debut and he's open to improvement. |
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9th (2)  (16/1 0%)Sam's Falcon |
16/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sam's Falcon 16/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Sam's Gunner. Dam (b85) placed in bumpers. Stable not renowned for winners in this discipline. Brother to useful 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Sam's Gunner; not ruled out on debut. |
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10th (4)  (100/1 +0%)Boom Boom Boris |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Boom Boom Boris 100/1, Dragon Dancer gelding. Dam, winning pointer, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stays 21f) Mylesfromwicklow. Not an obvious sort on paper. 1st foal; dam point winner, half-sister to useful sort; watching brief is advised on debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Olly Murphy sends sole representative KARTON PLEIN to this meeting and a big performance is expected. The four-year-old finished a respectable second in a 3m Irish point-to-point in April, but he possesses enough speed in his pedigree to handle this distance and a winning Rules debut is forecast. Swingingonthesteel arrives on the back of a victory between the flags and he is feared most, ahead of newcomer Sam's Falcon.
KARTON PLEIN has shown ability in points and, given his connections, is likely to be tuned up for this Rules debut, so he's preferred to Swingingonthesteel, who won a point bumper in February. Clearisthewater is the best option of those with bumper experience.
Point runner-up KARTON PLEIN makes his first start for Olly Murphy, who does well in bumpers, and is taken to come out on top.
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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