Warwick Races & Results Tomform Thursday 27th April 2023
There were 44 Races on Thursday 27th April 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Perth, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, 8 races at Punchestown, 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 27th April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(7) Scene One 1.75/1, Fair maiden hurdler who arrives on the back of a creditable runner-up effort in maiden at Fontwell (19f) 23 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Back on track when second at Fontwell this month; likely contender.
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2nd (5) (4.5/1 +25%) Glorious Fun
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(5) Glorious Fun 4.5/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winners/useful hurdlers Party Central and Craigneiche. Dam bumper winner. Likely type on paper. Well-bred newcomer from a top stable; market may guide.
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3rd (6) (4/1 +0%) Kankin
4
4/1(+0%)
(6) Kankin 4/1, Showed a fair level of ability when runner-up in a brace of bumpers 25 months apart. Better effort over hurdles when a remote second over 21f here 4 weeks ago. May do better again. Tired and well held when second here last month but still enters calculations.
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4th (8) (18/1 +45%) Doyen Queen
18
18/1(+45%)
(8) Doyen Queen 18/1, Dual point winner who was in decent form in modest handicaps last season but hasn't been seen since finishing second at Lingfield (23f) in December 2021. Can only be watched. Not seen since finishing second off a lowly mark at Lingfield in December 2021.
10
5th (10) (40/1 -21%) Nickelforce
40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Nickelforce 40/1, Poor form in 2 juvenile events nearly 4 months apart. Beaten 30l+ in two 2m junior hurdles; needs to take a good step forward here.
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6th (4) (80/1 -60%) Fandabidozi
80
80/1(-60%)
(4) Fandabidozi 80/1, Modest staying handicapper on the Flat. Doesn't strike as an obvious type to make a winning start over hurdles. Soundly beaten in two low-grade AW handicaps last month; hurdle debut today.
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7th (9) (18/1 +10%) Giulietta
18
18/1(+10%)
(9) Giulietta 18/1, Related to some useful performers in these silks. First sign of ability when 28 lengths third of 9 at Newton Abbot (17f, soft) 19 days ago. Likely capable of better again for top stable now she's up and running. Displayed first glimmer of promise when remote third behind two useful rivals this month.
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8th (3) (4/1 -33%) Easy Rider
4
4/1(-33%)
(3) Easy Rider 4/1, Yet to better modest form in a bumper and 2 novice hurdles but with a top yard so wouldn't be a surprise to see that change before too long. Well beaten last time but this race is much easier, and his hurdle debut was promising.
1
9th (1) (9/1 -80%) Arctic Saint
9
9/1(-80%)
(1) Arctic Saint 9/1, Well held on bumper debut in November but offered more when 16 lengths second on Huntingdon hurdle debut (2m, heavy) 4 months later. Up in trip now and may do better again. No match for easy winner when second on hurdle debut; needs a better performance here.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It is difficult to determine which horse will do well as there is limited information provided in the summary. However, Fair maiden hurdler and 4/1 (6) KANKIN seem to have shown some level of ability in their recent races and may be contenders. 6/1 (5) GLORIOUS FUN also seems to be a promising newcomer from a top stable, but the market may guide their performance. The remaining horses have either shown poor form or lack sufficient information to make a prediction.
ARCTIC SAINT was beaten 16 lengths into second on his first start over hurdles at Huntingdon over 2m, but the five-year-old kept on well and could unlock further improvement now up in trip. He has the tongue-tie refitted, which could aid his cause even more. The main threat may be Scene One, who was only beaten two lengths in a maiden over this trip at Fontwell and he could have a say. Easy Rider and Glorious Fun are others to note.
Those with experience don't set the bar that high so a chance is taken on well-bred Dan Skelton newcomer GLORIOUS FUN, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Scene One has been placed 3 times in similar company and heads the dangers along with last month's course second Kankin.
(10) Montregard 0.83/1, Half-brother to Protektorat and offered plenty of encouragement when third in a juvenile at Doncaster on hurdling ddebut 77 days ago. Could improve markedly, so merits consideration. Kept on for never-dangerous third on debut at Doncaster; should build on that performance.
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2nd (1) (14/1 +58%) Democritus
14
14/1(+58%)
(1) Democritus 14/1, Some promise in bumpers but well beaten so far over hurdles. Probably more one for handicaps. Improved form when fourth at Wincanton last month but more is needed again here.
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3rd (5) (1.1/1 -10%) Spago
1.1
1.1/1(-10%)
(5) Spago 1.1/1, Fair in bumpers and encouraging signs on both outings over hurdles, third in a strong race at Ascot last time. Might not need to improve to open his account. Shaped with significant promise when third in first two hurdles; good chance.
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4th (7) (20/1 -82%) Delgany Dreamer
20
20/1(-82%)
(7) Delgany Dreamer 20/1, Seemed in need of experience in a bumper and, while there has been signs of ability over hurdles, he's probably not up to getting competitive in this. Not beaten far when fifth on first two hurdling starts and has each-way claims here.
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5th (2) (33/1 -106%) Diamond Twin
33
33/1(-106%)
(2) Diamond Twin 33/1, Has shaped like a stayer in bumpers/over hurdles, so there's a chance this longer trip brings a bit more out of him. Has plenty to find, however. Always towards rear in first two hurdles; low-grade handicaps beckon.
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6th (3) (25/1 +0%) Honneur De Sivola
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Honneur De Sivola 25/1, Made frame both completed starts in Irish points and better effort over hurdles when fourth in a novice at Plumpton last time. It's still only poor form, though, and hard to fancy despite a first-time tongue strap. Beaten 40l+ in two soft-ground maiden hurdles; may fare better on this quicker surface.
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7th (9) (100/1 +0%) Midnightinbresil
100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Midnightinbresil 100/1, Well beaten in bumpers and has fared no better over hurdles. Tried in a tongue strap but hard to envisage her making an impact. Pulled up at huge odds on her first two hurdling starts; had wind surgery in January.
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8th (8) (150/1 -50%) Lady Plumton
150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Lady Plumton 150/1, From quite a good family but big price and showed nothing in a bumper at Fakenham 17 days ago. Unlikely to feature. Last of 11 when 100-1 for recent bumper debut at Fakenham.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
1.25/1 (10) MONTREGARD has a good chance of doing well as he has offered plenty of encouragement on his hurdling debut and is a half-brother to Protektorat. He could improve markedly, which merits consideration.
This could turn into a match between MONTREGARD and Spago, with preference for the former as he may have much more to come on only his second start. The chestnut gelding finished well over 2m at Doncaster and could relish the step up in trip. Delgany Dreamer is another stepping up in distance, which may be a positive move for the mare.
SPAGO took a step forward from his hurdling debut when third at Ascot last time and a performance of similar merit will probably be enough for him to get off the mark despite the presence of Montregard, who is open to considerable improvement. The others don't make much appeal.
The standard is set by SPAGO, who was third in a much stronger race than this at Ascot this month, and he still has potential.
(3) My Bad Lucy 4.5/1, Point winner who left his previous chase efforts behind when landing a 7-runner Doncaster handicap (3m, good) in February. Wasn't disgraced over the same C&D next time and he's not a forlorn hope. Game winner from the front two starts ago and gave another good account last time.
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2nd (15) (20/1 +20%) Dorado Dollar
20
20/1(+20%)
(15) Dorado Dollar 20/1, Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from out of the handicap. Pulled up in two chases this year and now 0-29 under all codes.
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3rd (8) (4.5/1 -13%) My Rockstar
4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(8) My Rockstar 4.5/1, Poor over hurdles last term but has fared better switched to fences this season, making it third time lucky in this sphere with a narrow success at Wincanton (20.2f, good to soft). 4 lb rise fair enough and leading claims. Just held on to open account over 2m4f at Wincanton this month; moves up in trip today.
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4th (10) (16/1 +36%) Entre Deux
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Entre Deux 16/1, Runner-up off a 10 lb higher mark at Fontwell on final run of last season but he has snown next to nothing in 3 appearances since returning to action in January. Has struggled on all three starts this season and is very difficult to enthuse over.
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5th (6) (10/1 +0%) Williamdeconqueror
10
10/1(+0%)
(6) Williamdeconqueror 10/1, Modest form at best over hurdles in 2020/21 season. Little impact first 2 starts in this sphere since returning from a lengthy absence but latest effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sedgefield (27f, heavy) was more encouraging. Battled on for modest second on heavy ground this month; needs to build on that run here.
2
6th (2) (12/1 -50%) Spotty Dog
12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Spotty Dog 12/1, All the sharper for his reappearance when getting off the mark in a Huntingdon handicap in January and went in again back there in March. Failed to fire last time but each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward here. Dual 2m7f winner at Huntingdon this year but ran very poorly there last month.
1
7th (1) (8.5/1 -21%) Harry Du Berlais
8.5
8.5/1(-21%)
(1) Harry Du Berlais 8.5/1, Irish point winner who left hurdling form behind when runner-up in a handicap at Bangor on chasing debut last spring and went one better at Market Rasen (23.9f) on return in November. However, disappointing both starts since and needs to get back on track here following a second wind op. Twice safely held since finishing well to snatch Market Rasen win in November.
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8th (9) (11/1 +45%) Voice Of Hope
11
11/1(+45%)
(9) Voice Of Hope 11/1, Winning hurdler in Ireland and posted best effort since joining this yard when chasing home Spotty Dog in a handicap chase Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) last month. Safely held at Hereford since but merits respect all the same. Second off much reduced mark two starts ago but generally very disappointing for this yard.
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9th (5) (14/1 -17%) Adamhill
14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Adamhill 14/1, There were positives to take from his chase debut fifth at Leicester but took a step in the wrong direction next time. Poor back hurdling following a wind op at Chepstow recently and needs to get back on track returned to fences here in a first-time visor. Made quite promising chase/handicap debut in February but hasn't fired since.
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10th (7) (12/1 +0%) R Bernard
12
12/1(+0%)
(7) R Bernard 12/1, Improved when narrowly denied in a 3m Wetherby handicap hurdle last March but failed to repeat that on return at Worcester. Pulled up on subsequent chase debut at Huntingdon (race won by Spotty Dog) and since undergone a wind op. Pulled up on chasing debut in January and now 0-8; comes here with questions to answer.
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11th (16) (40/1 +39%) Kilfords Queen
40
40/1(+39%)
(16) Kilfords Queen 40/1, Little form under Rules, again well beaten at Plumpton recently, and she's 8 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Unable to get seriously competitive in three chases this season; 8lb out of the weights.
11
12th (11) (10/1 +29%) Dysania
10
10/1(+29%)
(11) Dysania 10/1, Remains a maiden following 14 starts overall and now finds himself with a bit to prove having been pulled up the last twice. Began year with three good runs in cheekpieces but looked out of sorts on last two outings.
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|PU| (4) (6/1 +57%) Unblinking
6
6/1(+57%)
(4) Unblinking 6/1, Opened chase account at the fourth attempt at Hereford (25.2f, good) in February but that was a weak race and he was beaten a fair way at Ffos Las the following month. Big player if judged on Hereford win in February; wasn't in same form last month.
13
|PU| (13) (22/1 +45%) Pour Une Raison
22
22/1(+45%)
(13) Pour Une Raison 22/1, Dual handicap hurdle winner in 2020/21 but has struggled for form since. 3 lb out of handicap. Has been out of form for a good while and is yet to complete a chase.
14
|PU| (14) (28/1 +0%) Clondaw Robin
28
28/1(+0%)
(14) Clondaw Robin 28/1, Yet to score over fences (0-17) and likely to come up short once again, unless this step up in trip works the oracle. Won off lowly mark over hurdles in 2019 but is 0-17 over fences, and has stamina to prove.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, 4/1 (8) MY ROCKSTAR looks like the strongest contender as they have held on to open account over 2m4f at Wincanton this month, and have fared better switched to fences this season with a narrow success at Wincanton. They also have leading claims and a fair 4 lb rise.
My Rockstar just held on to win by a nose over 2m4f last time at Wincanton and was put up 4lb for that success. With that in mind, the vote goes to SPOTTY DOG, who beat the reopposing Voice Of Hope (second) last month at Huntingdon. The son of Sixties Icon is 2lb worse off at the weights with his rival this time around but, considering the manner of his victory that day, he can confirm that form. Williamdeconqueror and Harry Du Berlais are others of interest.
MY ROCKSTAR didn't have much in hand when opening his chase account at Wincanton but a 4 lb rise looks fair given that the first two pulled well clear of the rest. The 7-y-o may well follow up here with this step up in trip a potentially good move. An on-song Spotty Dog would have a chance but My Bad Lucy may pose a bigger threat.
(7) King Alexander 3.33/1, Impressive start to his career when landing a 2m bumper here (good) in September. Fair efforts at best in maiden/novice company but he's in top hands and the market should be revealing now handicapping on the back of a wind op. Course bumper winner; improved form on latest hurdling start; handicap debut today.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +9%) Maclaine
5
5/1(+9%)
(6) Maclaine 5/1, Made most of a good opportunity to get off the mark in a Fontwell novice in November. Failed to land a blow on handicap debut next time but bettered that following a wind op when third of 13 at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) recently and he's high on the shortlist. Good third over 2m at Exeter this month and could have untapped potential over this trip.
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3rd (14) (8.5/1 +29%) Artistic Choice
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(14) Artistic Choice 8.5/1, Fairly useful maiden on the level who made a winning start over hurdles at Catterick in November. Added to his tally in 2m Huntingdon handicap last month but subsequent Newbury effort left much to be desired. Fairly useful Flat-racer who is 2-6 over hurdles; no surprise if he features.
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4th (9) (6.5/1 +28%) Spring Meadow
6.5
6.5/1(+28%)
(9) Spring Meadow 6.5/1, Doncaster bumper winner and fair form when off the mark on hurdles bow at Ffos Las in October. Has found life tougher since, though, and he needs to find improvement from somewhere. Hasn't progressed from his winning hurdle debut in the autumn; others preferred.
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5th (8) (7.5/1 -15%) The Plimsoll Line
7.5
7.5/1(-15%)
(8) The Plimsoll Line 7.5/1, Opened his account in a 2m maiden here last spring and built on that when runner-up on Chepstow handicap debut (19.4f, good to soft) in October. Conditions may have been too testing for him at Sandown back from a break last month and he's not one to write off. Didn't get home on soft ground last month; better judged on earlier Chepstow second.
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6th (1) (33/1 -106%) Fat Sam
33
33/1(-106%)
(1) Fat Sam 33/1, Winner of a Ffos Las novice in this sphere and a Newton Abbot handicap chase last summer. However, temperament issues surfaced here when last season in the autumn and he's opposable back hurdling following a 6-month absence. Dual chase winner in early part of season; reverts to hurdling after 203-day absence.
5
7th (5) (9/1 +25%) Bucko's Boy
9
9/1(+25%)
(5) Bucko's Boy 9/1, Bolted up at Newton Abbot last summer but he was put in his place off a similar mark to this at Fontwell (17.7f, good) when last seen in September. Wide-margin winner last summer but absent since below-par run in the autumn.
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8th (13) (22/1 -38%) The Grey Falco
22
22/1(-38%)
(13) The Grey Falco 22/1, Won over hurdles at Haydock last winter but largely struggled since, both in this sphere and in handicap chases. Now tried in a tongue strap. Pulled up in two of his three chases for this yard but is back hurdling on a good mark.
12
9th (12) (66/1 +0%) Floating Rock
66
66/1(+0%)
(12) Floating Rock 66/1, Pair of chase wins in the summer and made the most of a good opportunity in selling hurdle at Stratford (18.7f) in October (final start for Mark Walford). No show back in handicap company since. Well beaten on both stable starts and has a lot to prove at present.
3
|F| (3) (11/1 +0%) Bashful Boy
11
11/1(+0%)
(3) Bashful Boy 11/1, Won at Market Rasen last summer and been in top form on the AW Flat in recent months. Still in contention when exiting 3 out back in this sphere at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm) recently and he remains on a workable mark. Won on the Flat in February and is on a good mark over hurdles; must be considered.
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10th (4) (6/1 +63%) Everything'Sontick
6
6/1(+63%)
(4) Everything'Sontick 6/1, Winner of a 19.5f Chepstow maiden hurdle last season and decent second in a Plumpton handicap back from 13 months off in March. However, subsequent effort at Market Rasen represented a step in the wrong direction. Raced too freely over 2m7f last time; second over 2m4f on handicap debut two runs back.
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11th (2) (28/1 -12%) Doctor Parnassus
28
28/1(-12%)
(2) Doctor Parnassus 28/1, Dual winner early last year but has barely beaten a rival home in 4 starts this season and hopes now pinned on the fitting of cheekpieces sparking a revival. Has become very disappointing this season; cheekpieces tried today.
11
|PU| (11) (150/1 -127%) Let's Have Another
150
150/1(-127%)
(11) Let's Have Another 150/1, Lightly raced 7-y-o who gained second success in small-field Market Rasen novice in October. However, more miss than hit since, including on recent debut for new yard, and he's hard to warm to. Struggled on recent stable debut; drops back from 3m1f today; not the obvious answer.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
5.5/1 (6) MACLAINE is the most likely horse to do well in this race. He recently finished third in a race at Exeter after a wind operation, which suggests he is in good form. The summary also mentions that he could have untapped potential over the longer distance of this race. Additionally, his previous win in a Fontwell novice shows he has the ability to win at this level.
KING ALEXANDER, who won a bumper here on his racecourse bow last year, could have more to give on his first start since undergoing wind surgery. He's a half-brother to a winner over this sort of trip and ticks the right boxes at this level. Maclaine has also undergone similar surgery and showed the benefit with a near miss when well supported last time out. Gardener and Spring Meadow are others for the shortlist.
The vote goes to GARDENER, who failed to measure up to market expectations when only fourth on his hadicap debut at Hereford but is well worth another chance on account of the promise he showed prior to that. Maclaine got back on track when placed at Exeter and he looks dangerous, while King Alexander is also accorded respect.
(6) Stumps Or Slips 3/1, Seven-race maiden over hurdles and didn't jump well on chase debut here in February. Didn't jump well enough when pulled up on chasing debut; others look less risky.
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2nd (7) (9/1 -125%) Getaman
9
9/1(-125%)
(7) Getaman 9/1, Notched second handicap win of the campaign in novice event at Kelso (17.1f, good) in September. Not in same form at Bangor later the same month but given a break since and must enter calculations. Dual chase winner in early part of season; absent since below-par run in September.
8
3rd (8) (6/1 +50%) Atlantic Storm
6
6/1(+50%)
(8) Atlantic Storm 6/1, Won a 4-runner race at Southwell (15.8f) in June and back to that sort of form when runner-up at Hereford in October. Below that level since, though, and makes limited appeal. Six-time chase winner; has become well handicapped but needs to better his recent efforts.
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4th (2) (12/1 -33%) File Illico
12
12/1(-33%)
(2) File Illico 12/1, Won 4 times in a very productive first season over fences but nowhere near that level in 5 starts this term. Tumbling down the weights but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Cheekpieces back on. Might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces but generally in poor form this season.
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5th (5) (8/1 -7%) Tikkinthebox
8
8/1(-7%)
(5) Tikkinthebox 8/1, Consistent in 2021 but ran poorly in 4 starts last year and not seen since August. Something to prove on return. Had wind operation. Out of form in early part of this season but resumes on a dangerous mark.
10
6th (10) (6/1 +50%) Shortcross Storm
6
6/1(+50%)
(10) Shortcross Storm 6/1, Jumping issues stalled what looked to be a promising chase career and he ran poorly when last seen at Stratford in October. Had wind operation. Badly out of form when last seen in the autumn; had wind op in November.
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7th (1) (7/1 -100%) Sayar
7
7/1(-100%)
(1) Sayar 7/1, Fair winner over hurdles who showed aptitude for chasing (at third attempt after a year off) when third of 6 in handicap at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 18 days ago. Claims if building on that. Returned from layoff with satisfactory run this month; player if the outing brought him on.
3
8th (3) (16/1 -45%) Fanzio
16
16/1(-45%)
(3) Fanzio 16/1, Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton (16.1f) last month but well beaten on debut for new yard at Wincanton 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won off much reduced mark last month but tailed off on subsequent stable debut.
9
|PU| (9) (5.5/1 -10%) King Of Quinta
5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(9) King Of Quinta 5.5/1, Minor promise in bumpers and over hurdles and remains to be seen if switch to chasing (and first-time cheekpieces) brings about improvement. Worth a second look in the market. Unexposed 5yo; well beaten on handicap hurdle debut; makes chasing debut today.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary, 4/1 (7) GETAMAN and 5/1 (9) KING OF QUINTA seem to have the most potential for success, with 4/1 (7) GETAMAN having previously won dual chases and 5/1 (9) KING OF QUINTA being an unexposed 5-year-old who may improve with the switch to chasing and first-time cheekpieces. 11/1 (3) FANZIO and Stumps or Slips are less likely to perform well based on their recent form. The other horses have some potential but also some concerns, such as 3.5/1 (1) SAYAR returning from a layoff and 7.5/1 (5) TIKKINTHEBOX having been out of form earlier in the season. Overall, it is difficult to make a definite prediction without additional information or analysis of the race, track, conditions, and other factors.
Most of these have something to prove for one reason or another and, with that in mind, GETAMAN, who made all to win over 2m1f at Kelso on his penultimate start, could take advantage. Sayar is capable of getting involved if he copes with shouldering top weight, while the veteran Atlantic Storm was not disgraced at Southwell last month and has each-way claims.
SAYAR showed more at Market Rasen 18 days ago and gets a tentative nod in a tricky race. Getaman rates the principal danger, while King of Quinta is worth keeping an eye on in the market.
(7) Regarding Ruth 20/1, Tasted success 3 times during 2020/21 but absent 22 months and down the field both starts this season. Not at her best this term having been off for 645 days; best watched for now..
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2nd (6) (12/1 -243%) Martha Brae
12
12/1(-243%)
(6) Martha Brae 12/1, Gained reward for a consistent spell when scoring at Hereford last time. Something to spare and 6-lb rise seems reasonable, so she should give another good account. All wins have been in mares' events, including last time; stiffer task in a stronger race.
5
3rd (5) (14/1 -17%) Ask A Honey Bee
14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Ask A Honey Bee 14/1, Winning chaser but yet to convince in that sphere. Went with more zest than usual back over hurdles on return at Aintree in October but followed it with a poor run at Newbury. Off 5 months since. Chase winner; good third back over hurdles in October; goes well fresh; good chance.
3
4th (3) (7/1 +42%) Gentleman At Arms
7
7/1(+42%)
(3) Gentleman At Arms 7/1, Ended last season with a second in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, good). Hasn't scaled the same heights this time round, including over fences, and others are more persuasive. Below par this term including on both runs since wind op; well treated; bit to prove.
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5th (9) (6.5/1 +54%) Midnightreflection
6.5
6.5/1(+54%)
(9) Midnightreflection 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways at Doncaster in February but has underperformed on both subsequent outings. Dropped 2 lb since latest but others make more appeal. Doncaster winner in February and not disgraced in better race last time; worth considering.
4
6th (4) (12/1 -33%) Bothwell Bridge
12
12/1(-33%)
(4) Bothwell Bridge 12/1, Lost the plot after making a winning chase debut in December 2021. Some encouragement back over hurdles at Sandown in Febuary but failed to build on it at Newbury next time. Potentially well treated. Two fair runs since reverting to hurdles (last win was a chase) but has bled in the past.
8
7th (8) (1.38/1 +59%) Jubilee Express
1.38
1.38/1(+59%)
(8) Jubilee Express 1.38/1, Made a winning hurdle bow in Hereford novice in March last year and has improved on both subsequent outings, pushing Broadway Boy (won again next time) close as the pair pulled clear at Market Rasen last time. Excellent claims. Unexposed; fine second to a subsequent Cheltenham winner at Market Rasen last time; chance.
10
8th (10) (18/1 +28%) Butler's Brief
18
18/1(+28%)
(10) Butler's Brief 18/1, Had run of race but produced a career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (good to soft, 11/2) back in July. Disappointing both starts since and off a further 6 months prior to this. In good form last summer; form tailed off a bit in the autumn; back from a break; player.
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|PU| (1) (8.5/1 -113%) Captain Morgs
8.5
8.5/1(-113%)
(1) Captain Morgs 8.5/1, Unreliable type but he showed the benefit of cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Cheltenham in December. Poor effort in the Pertemps Final last time but could make more of an impact back in calmer waters. Poor in the Pertemps final (soft), but today's better ground should suit; a possible.
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|PU| (2) (14/1 -56%) Docpickedme
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(2) Docpickedme 14/1, Landing 3m handicaps at Southwell and Doncaster this winter and shaped as if something was amiss at Haydock recently. Could get back on track quickly. Two wins over 3m this term (good) but pulled up in better race last time; others stronger.
LTO Selection:
16:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Based on the summary, 3.33/1 (8) JUBILEE EXPRESS and Made are the two horses with excellent claims and are likely to do well in the race. 3.5/1 (6) MARTHA BRAE has also been consistent in mares' events, but faces a stiffer task in a stronger race. 4/1 (1) CAPTAIN MORGS has shown some potential, but has been unreliable and poor in his recent races. 9/1 (2) DOCPICKEDME and 9/1 (4) BOTHWELL BRIDGE have had some good runs but have also faced setbacks. 12/1 (5) ASK A HONEY BEE has won a chase but is yet to convince in that sphere. 12/1 (3) GENTLEMAN AT ARMS has had a below par season so far. 14/1 (9) MIDNIGHTREFLECTION has had a recent win but has underperformed in subsequent outings. 16/1 (7) REGARDING RUTH has been off for a long time and is best watched for now. 25/1 (10) BUTLER'S BRIEF had a good run last summer but his form tailed off in the autumn and he has been on a break prior to this race.
Things didn't pan out for CAPTAIN MORGS in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival but this is a big drop in class for Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old and he can get things back on track. He won in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on his penultimate start and comes here with a live chance of brushing aside the burden of top weight. The in-form pair Martha Brae and Jubilee Express could pose the selection the most problems on these terms.
JUBILEE EXPRESS boasts a progressive profile and came clear (with one that followed up next time) at Market Rasen 29 days ago, so he's a confident selection to gain his second success in this sphere. Martha Brae looks the obvious danger and Captain Morgs could bounce back in a lesser race than he contested at the Cheltenham Festival.
(2) Northern Poet 2.5/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who has improved a little to land 2 of his 3 starts over fences, seeing off a sustained challenge from the runner-up for the latest of them at Plumpton (25.7f) 18 days ago. Possibilities in hat-trick bid from 2 lb higher mark. Won small-field handicap chases on good going at Huntingdon and Plumpton on last two runs.
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2nd (5) (10/1 +29%) Henschke
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(5) Henschke 10/1, Good start over fences following a second wind op when runner-up at Hereford in January and went one better over 21f at Ffos Las later that month. Has failed to complete all 3 starts since though, soon off bridle and beaten long way out at Exeter (24.2f) 16 days ago. Won at Ffos Las (2m5f, soft) in January in his second chase; non-completions have followed.
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3rd (7) (4/1 +38%) Pottlerath
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(7) Pottlerath 4/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles during 2022 including over 26f here and even better form when runner-up on 3 of last 4 starts in that sphere. Fairly low-key start over larger obstacles more recently but the assessor is relinquishing his grip at least. Latest chase performance offered something to work on but he's not top of the list.
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4th (1) (9/1 -13%) Coo Star Sivola
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(1) Coo Star Sivola 9/1, Won the Ultima at Cheltenham in 2018 and some useful efforts for Nick Williams in 2020/21. Hasn't looked the force of old since returning from lengthy absence for new yard this campaign, however. Thrown in if judged on his form up to spring 2021; had a long absence before this term.
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5th (3) (5.5/1 +8%) Daranova
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(3) Daranova 5.5/1, Did well upon joining new yard, winning a couple of 3m Bangor handicap chases and second to a well-treated sort at Uttoxeter (26f) in June. Shaped as if retaining all his ability before being derailed by a bad stumble on return here (29f) in March and better expected now. Latest result is easy to forgive and he should be much more interesting again today.
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6th (4) (4.5/1 +0%) Eclair De Guye
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(4) Eclair De Guye 4.5/1, Good form in regional Nationals around the turn of the year and perked up by application of first-time blinkers when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.8f) 18 days ago. Headgear needs to have desired effect once more here. First-time blinkers when taking a step back in the right direction on latest outing.
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7th (6) (8/1 -23%) Who's In The Box
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(6) Who's In The Box 8/1, Snapped a long losing run with cheekpieces refitted at Carlisle (24.5f) in February and dispelled a poor effort when third at Market Rasen (23.8f) earlier this month. May find a couple too good again here, though. Carlisle win (3m, soft) in February; ran poorly next time; held by Eclair De Guye latest.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary, 2/1 (2) NORTHERN POET seems to be the strongest contender, having won two small-field handicap chases on good going and improved to win two of his three starts over fences. He also saw off a sustained challenge from the runner-up in his latest win at Plumpton. 4.5/1 (4) ECLAIR DE GUYE and 6/1 (3) DARANOVA also have some potential, with 4.5/1 (4) ECLAIR DE GUYE's recent application of blinkers having a positive effect and 6/1 (3) DARANOVA having won a couple of 3m Bangor handicap chases and shaping well before being derailed by an accident in his last race at the same track. The other contenders may have some limitations or inconsistencies that make them less likely to win.
NORTHERN POET has made a terrific start to his chasing career and a 2lb rise for a determined success at Plumpton last time may not be enough to prevent him from bringing up the hat-trick. Eclair De Guye has shown glimpses of form this season but remains winless since December 2020, whereas, Who's In The Box managed to score at Carlisle in February and could be the biggest danger.
A number arrive with something to prove but that can't be said for NORTHERN POET who saw off a sustained late challenge to double his career tally in this sphere at Plumpton recently and a mere 2 lb rise should see him go well again in his hat-trick bid. Daranova, with a reappearance run under his belt, and Eclair de Guye head up the dangers.
(2) Check The Score 10/1, €45,000 3-y-o, £75,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m-2½m winner) Bohemian Lass. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Feb 11). Respected. Irish point winner in February; could well be a factor on debut for good yard.
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2nd (5) (6.5/1 -44%) King William Rufus
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(5) King William Rufus 6.5/1, Diamond Boy gelding who has shaped with encouragement on both starts to date, third in quite a strong contest at Chepstow on latest. Should go well again. Fine second on debut; only third last month but still on the shortlist.
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3rd (1) (4/1 +56%) Bentley's Return
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(1) Bentley's Return 4/1, Related to a bumper winner and stepped forward on previous efforts when runner-up at Wincanton 49 days ago. Will need further improvement to go one better, though. Improving with experience; runner-up last month and ought to be firmly involved again.
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4th (13) (18/1 -13%) Don Marione
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(13) Don Marione 18/1, €55,000 3-y-o, My Dream Boat gelding. Dam, French 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to multiple bumper winner/fair hurdler (stays 25f) Coquelicot. Noteworthy newcomer. Cost 55,000euros and worth a second look on debut.
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5th (8) (16/1 -100%) Ned Cash
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(8) Ned Cash 16/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to useful French hurdler/chaser Fou Et Sage and modest/ungenuine hurdler/chaser Wisecracker. Half-brother to winners and trainer does well in bumpers; worth market check on debut.
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6th (18) (66/1 +34%) Tiger Blade
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(18) Tiger Blade 66/1, Scorpion gelding. Dam (h100), 27f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 23f) Alpancho. Limited appeal on pedigree and trainer not noted for bumper winners.
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7th (11) (22/1 +12%) Dorcas Road
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(11) Dorcas Road 22/1, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to useful bumper winner/smart hurdler Eskylane. Worthy of interest if the market speaks in her favour. Half-sister to a bumper winner and worth a second look on debut.
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8th (17) (2.75/1 +31%) Strutter
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(17) Strutter 2.75/1, €80,000 3-y-o, Racinger gelding. Half-brother to fair French hurdler Klaus Your Eyes. Dam maiden over hurdles/fences in France. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Represents top trainer and bought for 80,000euros last year; of obvious interest.
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9th (16) (28/1 +0%) Maximum Effort
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(16) Maximum Effort 28/1, Dartmouth gelding. Half-brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner Just Sophie. Not an obvious sort on paper. Half-brother to a hurdle winner; worth a glance on debut.
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10th (15) (5/1 +55%) Golden Ambition
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(15) Golden Ambition 5/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser East Street and bumper winner/fair chaser Armattiekan. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Half-brother to winners; stamina in pedigree; good stable is 5-26 in bumpers this season.
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11th (3) (7/1 +50%) Deerstalker
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(3) Deerstalker 7/1, £34,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, showed little in bumpers/over hurdles, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Wakanda. Clear when fell last sole outing in points (Mar 18). One to note on Rules debut. Fell at final fence when about to win a point; of interest now switched to a bumper.
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12th (10) (25/1 -79%) Streamsforth Lad
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(10) Streamsforth Lad 25/1, Brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Dawn Raider and showed something to work on when third at Wetherby first time out. Could step forward from that, so not completely dismissed. Beaten 18l when third on debut but that still looks like good form.
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13th (12) (100/1 -300%) Grangeclare North
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(12) Grangeclare North 100/1, Related to winners and third at Warwick on debut but failed to back it up the last twice. Others make more appeal. Ordinary form and others appeal more.
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14th (4) (33/1 +18%) Forlano
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(4) Forlano 33/1, Closely related to smart hurdler/chaser Farclas and stepped forward from debut when third at Kempton. Disappointed at Plumpton 17 days ago and improvement is required. Consistent but very likely to need improvement to win this.
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15th (9) (150/1 -127%) Red Ripple
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(9) Red Ripple 150/1, £10,000 3-y-o, Gentlewave gelding. Dam, point winner/no impact under Rules, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Pure Faith. Newcomer; dam won a point; trainer without success in bumpers.
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16th (6) (66/1 -65%) Le Douet Vacu
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(6) Le Douet Vacu 66/1, Manatee gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Astaisien. half-brother to fair French chaser Astaisien (19f winner, by Astarabad). Dam, winning hurdler/chaser in France. Debutant; others probably more likely.
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17th (7) (125/1 -89%) Madra Morjohn
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(7) Madra Morjohn 125/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h79) 3¼m/27f hurdle winner. Likely to need more time and distance. Newcomer; limited appeal on pedigree.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the information provided, the horses that seem to have the highest chance of doing well are 4/1 (17) STRUTTER, 6/1 (2) CHECK THE SCORE, and 11/1 (15) GOLDEN AMBITION. They all have impressive pedigrees and have performed well in previous races. However, it is important to note that anything can happen in horse racing and all horses have the potential to surprise.
KING WILLIAM RUFUS disappointed when a short-priced favourite at Chepstow last month, but the form of that race has worked out well and the same can be said of his second at Plumpton on debut when behind the subsequent Champion Bumper third. Chris Gordon's charge gets the vote ahead of C&D runner-up Globe Player and Bentley's Return, who put in a career-best at Wincanton last time out. Strutter looks the pick of the newcomers for a team that knows how to ready one first time out.
This has a strong look to it and CHECK THE SCORE could be worth chancing on the back of a point win starting out for a stable that recently picked up a big race at Aintree in this division. King William Rufus has shaped well on both starts to date and is feared along with Golden Ambition.
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