There were 16 Races on Sunday 8th October 2023 across 2 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 8 races at Uttoxeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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) (6/4 +33%) Asta La Pasta |
6/4(+33%) | (1) Asta La Pasta 6/4, Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) in February and holds obvious claims on switch to hurdling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (11/1 -57%) Brook Bay |
11/1(-57%) | (5) Brook Bay 11/1, Expensive purchase after comfortably winning sole start in Irish points last November but proved to be a disappointment on yard/NH debut in Kempton bumper in February. Still early days, though. Makes hurdles bow with tongue strap on for first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (18/1 +55%) Royal Thunder |
18/1(+55%) | (10) Royal Thunder 18/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton in February. Market check advised on first crack at hurdling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (13/2 +46%) Nordic Tiger |
13/2(+46%) | (9) Nordic Tiger 13/2, Ran to a fair level when 16¾ lengths fourth of 7 in claimer at Dax on hurdling debut in July, in touch when blundering badly and nearly unseating rider 3 out. Since joined Harry Derham and looks a likely improver. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (11/2 +15%) Borodale |
11/2(+15%) | (3) Borodale 11/2, Ran with credit in a couple of bumpers earlier this year and is worth a second look in the market on hurdles debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (10/3 -33%) King William Rufus |
10/3(-33%) | (6) King William Rufus 10/3, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season and appeals as the type to take well to hurdling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (25/1 -56%) Mr Hope Street |
25/1(-56%) | (8) Mr Hope Street 25/1, Failed to progress from debut when fifth of 11 in bumper (8/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) in March. In good hands, though, and can't be ruled out on hurdles bow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (14/1 -17%) Brandt |
14/1(-17%) | (4) Brandt 14/1, Stepped up on debut form when second of 12 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft) 171 days ago. Since joined Henry Oliver and market may prove best guide to claims on yard/hurdles debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (11) (250/1 -279%) Telefenney |
250/1(-279%) | (11) Telefenney 250/1, Finished well beaten in novice hurdle at Stratford on NH debut in April and is best watched for now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (66/1 -450%) Blagthebookies |
66/1(-450%) | (2) Blagthebookies 66/1, €47,000 3-y-o, £30,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam fair hurdle/chase winner up to 21f. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in March and warrants respect on NH debut. |
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Jonjo O'Neill landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and he might repeat the dose with BROOK BAY. A winner between the flags in November last year, he failed to live up to market expectations when down the field on his Rules debut. The fact he was well supported suggests he's worth another chance and the switch to hurdles looks an added bonus. Asta La Pasta bolted up in a Market Rasen bumper in February and he merits respect now sent over timber. Borodale is also noted.
The market could prove the best indicator here but ASTA LA PASTA was a decisive winner of a Market Rasen bumper last term and gets the nod on his hurdling debut. King William Rufus and Nordic Tiger are also of interest.
King William Rufus has the best form in bumpers but ASTA LA PASTA impressed in his second Market Rasen bumper.
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) (5/6 +40%) Booster Bob |
5/6(+40%) | (2) Booster Bob 5/6, Bit disappointing at Wetherby in April but had made a winning NH debut in Ayr bumper previously and remains with potential now sent hurdling. Hooded for first time. Won at Ayr (soft) in February; not so good in another bumper in April; still one to note. |
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2nd (3) (10/3 +17%) Delgany Bobby Blue |
10/3(+17%) | (3) Delgany Bobby Blue 10/3, Shaped with a fair degree of promise under a considerate ride when runner-up in a Chepstow bumper in February. Never involved at same course the following month but warrants respect on hurdles bow. 2nd of 14 in bumper at Chepstow (good to soft) in between two poor shows; has had wind op. |
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3rd (6) (11/1 -29%) Moarins Moarnin |
11/1(-29%) | (6) Moarins Moarnin 11/1, €75,000 3-y-o, £24,000 5-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to winning hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu. Dam, ran once on Flat, closely related to smart bumper winner Samain. Wears hood. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. £24,000 5yo; half-brother to useful 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase winner Arvico Bleu; hooded. |
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4th (8) (28/1 +72%) Yes And Yes |
28/1(+72%) | (8) Yes And Yes 28/1, Placed in points but no impact in a couple of attempts over hurdles and makes little appeal on debut for new yard. Placed in two points, but soundly beaten at big odds in two hurdle races for John Groucott. |
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5th (7) (13/2 +35%) Present De Vango |
13/2(+35%) | (7) Present De Vango 13/2, Shaped like a stayer when fifth in bumper at Market Rasen on NH debut in March and was a similar story on switch to hurdling at Warwick (16f) in May, left behind 3 out. Looks one for handicaps over longer trips. Showed some ability in a point, bumper and maiden hurdle but more will surely be needed. |
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6th (5) (200/1 -100%) Lifetime Adventure |
200/1(-100%) | (5) Lifetime Adventure 200/1, Only hinted at ability in 2 bumpers for Stuart Crawford and offered little for this yard since, including on Kelso hurdles debut last month. Well held in his three bumpers (first two for Stuart Crawford) and a Kelso novice hurdle. |
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7th (1) (17/2 -143%) Alright Dai |
17/2(-143%) | (1) Alright Dai 17/2, Made the frame in a trio of bumpers but was well below that level when sixth of 9 in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Bit to prove now. Reportedly boiled over beforehand when tailed off at 4-1 in maiden hurdle three weeks ago. |
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8th (9) (25/1 -79%) Passengerontheship |
25/1(-79%) | (9) Passengerontheship 25/1, £17,000 4-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Benign Dictator and fair hurdler West Is Awake. Placed in Irish point and is likely a longer-term prospect. Third in May on second attempt in an Irish point and sold for £17,000 soon afterwards. |
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Ayr bumper winner Booster Bob sports a first-time hood ahead of his reappearance and he appeals as the type to thrive over timber this season, but a chance can be taken on ALRIGHT DAI. Neil Mulholland's gelding lost his race before it had started, having boiled over in the preliminaries at Worcester last month. Market support would suggest better was expected, however, and an improved showing would come as no surprise. Passengerontheship heads the remainder.
Preference is for BOOSTER BOB, who won first time up in a bumper last term and hails from a yard in fine form. Delgany Bobby Blue and Duhallow Tommy can also make their presence felt.
Alright Dai and Delgany Bobby Blue are likely players but BOOSTER BOB may be the most interesting candidate.
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) (18/5 +10%) Chasing Fire |
18/5(+10%) | (1) Chasing Fire 18/5, £170,000 buy after point win who looked a potential star when landing his sole bumper/first 3 starts over hurdles. Down the field in last year's Supreme and didn't seem to relish step up to 20f back at Cheltenham final outing in April. Remains a good prospect for chasing this campaign. Put in his place last two runs as novice hurdler; should still bring plenty of potential. |
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2nd (3) (9/4 +44%) Pembroke |
9/4(+44%) | (3) Pembroke 9/4, Bumper/dual novice hurdle winner prior to finishing runner-up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January. Inexperience may have caught him out in the County Hurdle after but back on track when midfield in Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Highly likely he can make his mark in this sphere. Had wind op. Flop when favourite in County at Cheltenham; tongue tied final start; wind surgery since. |
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|PU| (2) (4/5 -60%) I Like To Move It |
4/5(-60%) | (2) I Like To Move It 4/5, Very smart hurdler who took his form up another notch last season, winning the Greatwood at Cheltenham prior to adding Grade 2 Kingwell to his tally at Wincanton in February. Never figured at Grade 1 level after but major claims now sent chasing with yard very much amongst the winners. Much the best form in this field; easily his two best runs last term were on good ground. |
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With upwards of 19lb in hand on his mark over timber, Nigel Twiston-Davies would appear to have found the ideal opportunity for classy hurdler I LIKE TO MOVE IT. The son of Trans Island is bred to appreciate this switch to the larger obstacles and, granted a clean round of jumping, he should be hard to beat. Pembroke was far from disgraced in a Grade 1 at Aintree when last seen and could give the selection most to think about. Chasing Fire looks booked for third.
I LIKE TO MOVE IT was easily the best of these over hurdles, and retuning with his yard having hit the ground running, he's expected to prove tough to beat now his attentions switch to the larger obstacles. Pembroke may emerge as the chief threat.
The ground might not be ideal if it remains soft, and that is a concern, but I LIKE TO MOVE IT has easily the best hurdles form.
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 (9) (6/1 -20%) Yes Day |
6/1(-20%) | (9) Yes Day 6/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2m-2½m winner) Back To Bracka. Third of 9 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to soft, 13/2) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Successful sole start in Irish points (Nov 2022). Irish point winner who was placed in Chepstow bumper on rules debut in April. |
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2nd (10) (10/3 +72%) Magical King |
10/3(+72%) | (10) Magical King 10/3, €12,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Eamon High. Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Third of 11 on Irish point debut in March; market may guide on this rules debut. |
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3rd (5) (15/8 +46%) Goonhilly |
15/8(+46%) | (5) Goonhilly 15/8, fairly useful form in 2 bumpers. From the family of Oscar Whisky so respected now going hurdling. Displayed considerable promise in both bumpers last season; should go well on hurdle debut. |
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4th (3) (33/1 -136%) Chankaya |
33/1(-136%) | (3) Chankaya 33/1, Fair form at best on Flat and first form over hurdles when second at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. That was a very thin race, however, and easy to oppose once again. 100-1 second of five at Newton Abbot last month; value of that form is open to question. |
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5th (6) (5/2 -100%) Itsnoteasy |
5/2(-100%) | (6) Itsnoteasy 5/2, £100,000 5-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam made frame in points. Easily off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (May 7). Interesting newcomer. Bought for £100,000 after 12l Irish point win in May; commands respect on rules debut. |
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6th (8) (150/1 -50%) Willwekeephim |
150/1(-50%) | (8) Willwekeephim 150/1, Well held in 3 bumpers in Ireland for Peter John Flood. Hooded for 1st time. Ran okay in one of his Irish bumpers but makes very limited appeal on stable/hurdle debut. |
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7th (7) (25/1 +24%) Noche Negra |
25/1(+24%) | (7) Noche Negra 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Killarney (20f, good to soft) on debut. Off 16 months. First run for yard after leaving Colin Bowe. Placed in both Irish points in 2022 but soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles; stable debut. |
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8th (4) (10/1 -100%) Emotional Memories |
10/1(-100%) | (4) Emotional Memories 10/1, Showed ability in a bumper and first form over hurdles when third of 9 in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago, closing all way to line. Should improve again. Much improved form when third in C&D maiden last month; each-way claims again. |
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9th (11) (200/1 -100%) Side Stepper |
200/1(-100%) | (11) Side Stepper 200/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles. A well-beaten outsider in two Worcester maiden hurdles last month. |
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10th (2) (100/1 -100%) Captain Copper |
100/1(-100%) | (2) Captain Copper 100/1, £3,500 5-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to point winner Man On The Run and fair staying hurdler/chaser Kilcullen Flem. Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (Mar 25). Unplaced in four maiden points last season; changed hands for £3,500; rules debut today. |
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|RO| (1) (200/1 -203%) Atacama Sky |
200/1(-203%) | (1) Atacama Sky 200/1, Showed ability amidst greenness when fourth starting out in bumper at Stratford but temperament is firmly under suspicion after running out at Worcester. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hung badly right off the home turn in both bumpers; took risky on hurdle debut. |
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Dan Skelton landed this prize in 2020 with Midnight River and he saddles an interesting runner in the shape of GOONHILLY. The five-year-old showed a fair amount of promise in a couple of bumpers last season when finishing second at Hereford for Tom Weston before joining his new connections. Fourth in a bumper here on Midlands National day, the form has already taken a boost, with the runner-up placing in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree, and stepping up in trip on his hurdles bow may also bring out some improvement. Itsnoteasy cost 100,000 pounds following his point-to-point success in May and has to enter calculations along with Yes Day.
ITSNOTEASY fetched £100,000 after winning an Irish point and has been found a winnable maiden on debut. Emotional Memories sets the standard after a strong-finishing third over C&D last month so rates the main threat, while Goonhilly and Yes Day both showed ability in bumpers.
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 +26%) Broomfields Cave |
10/3(+26%) | (5) Broomfields Cave 10/3, Point winner who justified support when opening his account under Rules in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) in June. Made mistakes on his next 2 outings, but continued in good heart when runner-up back at Southwell a month ago. This is tougher. Gave good account when second at Southwell last month; soft ground may not be ideal. |
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2nd (1) (10/3 +5%) West To The Bridge |
10/3(+5%) | (1) West To The Bridge 10/3, Better than ever when winning Sandown handicap (19.8f) in March for the second year running. Might have found the run coming too soon in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham 10 days later, before helping force the pace when sixth at Aintree in April. Respected back down in grade. Ran big race from the front at Aintree festival in April; big player if fully tuned up. |
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3rd (2) (13/2 -95%) Hurricane Harvey |
13/2(-95%) | (2) Hurricane Harvey 13/2, Recorded back-to-back wins at this C&D and Ludlow at the turn of the year and soon left behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Cheltenham (3m) in April. Has won both of his starts at this venue (over fences on first occasion), so he's a leading contender on his return. Two hurdle wins (one over C&D) last season; on a fairly tough mark but still considered. |
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4th (4) (11/4 +8%) The Bomber Liston |
11/4(+8%) | (4) The Bomber Liston 11/4, Hasn't taken to chasing in 3 starts this season but had shown fairly useful form in handicap hurdles in 2022/23, including when runner-up at Kempton (21f) from a 6 lb higher mark in March. Interesting contender back hurdling with cheekpieces on first-time. Chasing did not go to plan in summer but he's well handicapped on this return to hurdling. |
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5th (3) (7/2 +42%) Gentleman At Arms |
7/2(+42%) | (3) Gentleman At Arms 7/2, Useful novice hurdler in 2021/22 and, after a couple of below-par efforts last season, returned to form when fourth in handicap at Warwick (25f) in April. Made a bad mistake when down the field at Haydock next time, but he could still have more to offer as a stayer. Generally disappointing last season but his Warwick fourth in April offers hope. |
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THE BOMBER LISTON hasn't quite taken to chasing as expected and connections will be hoping a switch back to hurdles, along with a falling handicap mark and first-time cheekpieces, can make a difference. His penultimate effort over hurdles saw him finish second at Kempton off a 6lb higher rating and a repeat of that display would make him hard to beat. Hurricane Harvey won twice last season, including over C&D in December, and ended his campaign when runner-up at Cheltenham to an improving type. He is likely to go well, while Gentleman At Arms has dropped to an attractive mark.
HURRICANE HARVEY wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at Cheltenham in April and he can pick up where he left off to land a third success at this venue. The main danger could be West To The Bridge, who finished second in this race back in 2020, ahead of The Bomber Liston.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (11/8 +54%) General Medrano |
11/8(+54%) | (3) General Medrano 11/8, 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 hitting the frame last 2 starts and will make a chaser. Fourth in hot novices' handicap hurdle in April; makes chase debut from same mark. |
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2nd (1) (13/2 +35%) Rose Sea Has |
13/2(+35%) | (1) Rose Sea Has 13/2, Largely consistent performer who opened his account for the season when making most at Fontwell (17.8f) on Boxing Day. Excellent second at Hereford next time but last 2 starts were poor. Off 6 months. Ended last season on a low note but has good claims if judged on his winter form. |
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3rd (5) (11/10 +67%) Bubble Dubi |
11/10(+67%) | (5) Bubble Dubi 11/10, Belatedly put it all together as he justified strong support in 2m Stratford handicap in March. Good third at Haydock final start and will make a better chaser. Ended last season in good form over hurdles; should have more to offer over fences. |
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|PU| (6) (12/1 -33%) Masked Crusader |
12/1(-33%) | (6) Masked Crusader 12/1, Landed a pair of novice hurdles in 2022. Could manage only fourth on his Catterick chase debut on return last season but almost certainly would have won at Musselburgh since but for unseating at the last. Did plenty wrong when pulled up at Ayr in January final start. Completed only one of his three chases last season but may yet do well over fences. |
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BUBBLE DUBI appeals as the type to improve for the switch to the larger obstacles following a single victory over timber at Stratford when justifying favouritism. He followed that effort up with a solid third at Haydock and the six-year-old gets the vote ahead of General Medrano, who was last seen finishing fourth in a valuable contest at Sandown in April. Only Money didn't get very far when stumbling and unseating his rider at Plumpton, but he appeals most of the remainder.
ONLY MONEY has hinted at a return to form and is worth another chance off his reduced mark having got no further than the first at Plumpton 2 weeks ago. Bubble Dubi and General Medrano will both make chasers so need considering, too.
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1st (6) (10/3 +58%) Safe Destination |
10/3(+58%) | (6) Safe Destination 10/3, Offered bits of promise in maiden/novice hurdles but proved to be a disappointment sent chasing when pulled up at this C&D (soft) 5 months ago (showed signs of post-race ataxia). 5 lb lower here and will need to leave that well behind. Pulled up over C&D on chase debut in May but his trainer has had plenty of recent winners. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 -10%) Kap Chidley |
11/2(-10%) | (2) Kap Chidley 11/2, From the family of very smart chaser Hammersly Lake and having shown plenty in points promises to do better over fences judged by his good second at Chepstow (19.4f) in March. Undone by a couple of errors at Newton Abbot when last seen 6 months ago and worth another chance. 2nd in March in the first of two handicap chases; interesting pedigree, including for 3m. |
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3rd (5) (11/2 +45%) Dreams Of Diamonds |
11/2(+45%) | (5) Dreams Of Diamonds 11/2, Showed a bit in Exeter bumper on debut but went with little encouragement in a trio of hurdle spins in early-2022 (gambled on latest). Sent chasing after 18 months and given he was clearly thought capable of better, he's worth a market check. 549 days off; makes handicap/chase debut and appeals on pedigree but he has no solid form. |
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4th (9) (18/1 -157%) Bob Bank |
18/1(-157%) | (9) Bob Bank 18/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers and been a similar story in all 3 attempts over hurdles. Sent chasing upped in trip and could prove a different proposition (is bred to stay well). Well beaten; might do better now he goes handicap chasing over a markedly longer trip. |
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5th (8) (12/1 +45%) Unai |
12/1(+45%) | (8) Unai 12/1, Fair winning chaser but offered little last term and was pulled up at Ffos Las in May. Has since rejoined former yard but has too much to prove for all his mark is in freefall. Down the weights, as his return to racing under rules (last five starts) has not gone well. |
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6th (10) (5/1 +44%) R Bernard |
5/1(+44%) | (10) R Bernard 5/1, Poor maiden hurdler and little impact in 3 novice handicap chases, looking rusty after 5 months off at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Could leave that effort behind here. Struggled in his last four starts, the last three over fences. |
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7th (11) (25/1 +50%) Old Page |
25/1(+50%) | (11) Old Page 25/1, Successful in Irish points but remains with little form under Rules and no signs of improvement for new yard (albeit from a long way out of the weights). Faces another struggle. Has generally struggled in Britain, especially in recent starts; 10lb out of the handicap. |
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|PU| (7) (8/1 -78%) Gibberwell |
8/1(-78%) | (7) Gibberwell 8/1, Justified support to get off the mark over fences at Hexham in April, keeping mistakes to a minimum and value for extra having done just enough once in front. Cheekpieces back on for his return and needs considering up 6 lb. Won at Hexham (3m, soft) in April latest; a player if this is another of his good days. |
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|PU| (3) (12/1 +14%) Frontier General |
12/1(+14%) | (3) Frontier General 12/1, Pulled up on his chase debut in July 2022 and on the back of a breathing operation, was beaten by more than his absence on first outing since leaving Henry de Bromhead at Hereford in February. Has another go chasing but can only be watched on return (had another wind op). Tailed off in a handicap at Hereford on stable debut in February; wind surgery soon after. |
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|PU| (1) (13/2 +13%) Fulgurant |
13/2(+13%) | (1) Fulgurant 13/2, Placed on completed start in points and having been well held in 3 starts under Rules, ran his best race up in trip when runner-up at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago, albeit benefiting from a couple taking each other on up front. Quickly switches to fences. 11l second of five in 2m7f maiden hurdle at Worcester five weeks ago; chase/handicap debut. |
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Seasonal debutant Gibberwell capitalised on a career-low mark when landing the spoils at Hexham in April and the seven-year-old must enter calculations off only 6lb higher here. However, cheekpieces replace the blinkers that were on that day and that could be enough to prevent him from completing a double. ALI STAR BERT was likely feeling the effects of a long season when pulling up at this venue in June and is taken to bounce back to winning ways, with Kap Chidley completing the shortlist.
This can go the way of C&D winner ALI STAR BERT, who ran poorly back over hurdles here in June but is expected to get back on track reverted to the larger obstacles following his summer break. Gibberwell was value for extra having done just enough once in front at Hexham back in April so he may emerge as the main danger if ready to roll, with chasing-debutants Bob Bank and Fulgurant completing the shortlist.
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1st (13) (7/1 +42%) Weaver's Answer |
7/1(+42%) | (13) Weaver's Answer 7/1, Still a maiden but hard to knock his consistency last season, again filling the frame when third of 10 in handicap at Taunton (23.9f) in April. Takes a marked step back in trip on return and he's no forlorn hope from such a lowly mark. Second off this mark last December (2m, soft) but a bit below that form in the spring. |
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2nd (10) (12/1 +25%) Luna Dora |
12/1(+25%) | (10) Luna Dora 12/1, Made light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April. However, not in same form on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter but subsequent 4-month break may well help ahead of this. Form claims rest solely on her win by just over 7l at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April. |
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3rd (7) (16/1 +20%) Embolden |
16/1(+20%) | (7) Embolden 16/1, Opened account over hurdles at Plumpton (17.7f) back in April. Distinctly mixed bag subsequently but better signs from easing mark when third of 7 in handicap at Worcester (2m, soft) 26 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Won at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) in April; 3lb lower today, having gone off the boil. |
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4th (6) (18/1 -200%) Fever Dream |
18/1(-200%) | (6) Fever Dream 18/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and definite signs of promise in trio of quick-fire novice/maiden hurdles back in the spring. Very much the type his good yard do well with in handicaps and very interesting if market speaks in his favour. 2nd in Irish point; well beaten as hurdler but still has form chance on handicap debut. |
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5th (2) (22/1 +12%) Hopeforthebest |
22/1(+12%) | (2) Hopeforthebest 22/1, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays easy 2m) and similar form when making the frame in a couple of C&D novice hurdles in recent months. Entitled to hold more chance now handicapping. Minor honours over C&D for new yard in his two starts switched to hurdling; needs extra. |
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6th (14) (9/2 +63%) Robber's Bridge |
9/2(+63%) | (14) Robber's Bridge 9/2, Has made more impact since sent handicapping this year, running right up to his best when running on for third at Stratford (16.3f) 45 days ago. Each-way possibilities again. 0-13 but placed in handicaps on last three starts and was a close third over C&D on latest. |
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7th (1) (5/1 +9%) Moonshine Spirit |
5/1(+9%) | (1) Moonshine Spirit 5/1, In the frame on all 3 bumper starts and stepped up a little on his maiden/novice hurdle exploits when third on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June. Possible he can do better still and drop back in trip will hold no fears. Consistent; third at Newton Abbot on handicap debut last time; each-way contender again. |
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8th (4) (6/1 -9%) Rock On Tommy |
6/1(-9%) | (4) Rock On Tommy 6/1, Building up a good record at this venue, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps prior to finishing runner-up here having third run in 17 days back in July. Never won from a mark this high but claims nevertheless if arriving in same form. Exposed but going great guns in recent starts and that can't be said of many in this field. |
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9th (3) (28/1 -27%) Apologise |
28/1(-27%) | (3) Apologise 28/1, Fair Flat winner in Ireland but yet to better modest form over hurdles, easy to back and ultimately looking a shade rusty back from 6 months off when well held sixth of 8 in C&D handicap 25 days ago. Needs to leave that in his wake to feature with hood now discarded. Last month's C&D sixth (40-1) in second handicap helps to show that improvement is needed. |
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10th (5) (9/1 +36%) Henry Box Brown |
9/1(+36%) | (5) Henry Box Brown 9/1, Showed improved form when opening hurdles account in a C&D handicap in December. Disappointed thereafter, including tried over fences at Ffos Las (2m) in May but returns to action with yard amongst the winners, so no surprise to see a better showing back over timber. Sole win in 13 starts over hurdles came over C&D (heavy) last December off this mark. |
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11th (12) (18/1 -29%) El Jefe |
18/1(-29%) | (12) El Jefe 18/1, Largely operating below best this term but confirmed himself back in better heart from easing mark when third at Perth (16.2f) in April. Absent subsequently but lurking on a very handy mark if ready to roll back from 164 days off. Third at Perth in April on latest start was easily his most positive signal this year. |
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12th (11) (22/1 -120%) Hammer Dan |
22/1(-120%) | (11) Hammer Dan 22/1, Fetched £62,000 after finishing second in a maiden point in February but showed little in trio of quick-fire hurdle starts back in the spring. Still, handicaps more suitable and no surprise to see a better showing with yard amongst the winners. Has had wind op. Wind surgery and handicap debut, so worth a market check despite the lack of solid form. |
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13th (16) (40/1 +0%) Heresmax |
40/1(+0%) | (16) Heresmax 40/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat for Micky Hammond. No show in 2 outings over hurdles for Polly Gundry and fared little better on return/yard debut when distant fifth in a Worcester maiden 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut from out of weights. Modest Flat maiden; handicap debut in this sphere is off a basement mark, as little form. |
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14th (15) (5/1 +44%) Mistertommyshelby |
5/1(+44%) | (15) Mistertommyshelby 5/1, Overall record an uninspiring one but with belated reappearance run under his belt, shaped much better than distance beaten suggests when fourth over extended 23f here in June. Not underestimated dropped markedly in trip with Sean Bowen booked. Unconvincing on form but down in trip and trainer has a fine strike-rate with Sean Bowen. |
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Rock On Tommy was foiled in his hat-trick attempt by a subsequent winner when runner-up over C&D in July and he should be on the premises once more, despite a 6lb rise. However, it could pay to take a chance on returning track-and-trip victor HENRY BOX BROWN. The six-year-old relishes underfoot conditions and arrives here on his last winning mark, while handicap debutant Fever Dream could have a say too.
A big-field handicap with a wide-open feel and with that in mind a chance is taken on C&D winner HENRY BOX BROWN. Below his best when last seen in the spring, he returns with his yard amongst the winners and, operating from his last winning mark, he could represent a spot of value. Moonshine Spirit, Rock On Tommy and Fever Dream head the dangers, whilst Hammer Dan is also worth monitoring in the betting for positive vibes on handicap bow.
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