Warwick Races & Results Tomform Thursday 5th October 2023
There were 39 Races on Thursday 5th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Warwick, 8 races at Salisbury, 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 5th October 2023
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(3) Flight Of Freedom 2.25/1, Runner-up on bumper debut at Ludlow but unable to continue the good work during the spring. Bred to have a future as a hurdler. Shaped with significant promise in all three bumpers and has e-w claims on hurdle debut.
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2nd (4) (4/1 +60%) Fortune Forever
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4/1(+60%)
(4) Fortune Forever 4/1, Displayed plenty of ability in bumpers last season, hitting the frame in 3 of 4 starts. Represents excellent yard so has to demand respect now hurdling. Not beaten far in any of four bumpers last season but improvement will be needed here.
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3rd (2) (3.33/1 +76%) Clararose
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3.33/1(+76%)
(2) Clararose 3.33/1, Didn't look an easy ride on second bumper outing in February but more straightforward when runner-up at Southwell a month later. Bred to do better over obstacles and she's in excellent hands. Has had a breathing op. Should have a future over jumps but others achieved much more in bumpers.
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4th (8) (20/1 +20%) Super Dawn
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20/1(+20%)
(8) Super Dawn 20/1, £5,500 6-y-o, third foal: dam winning pointer. Finally off mark in points in 2-runner race in April, pulled up last time (May 13). 1-11 in points; faces a tough task on this rules debut.
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5th (12) (22/1 -22%) Selkirk Grace
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22/1(-22%)
(12) Selkirk Grace 22/1, Has the physique for hurdling and progressive form in bumpers, finishing third behind Hot Fizzy Lizzy at Southwell in May. Had a breathing operation ahead of this hurdles bow. Placed in a run-of-the-mill bumper in May; significant improvement needed here.
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6th (11) (14/1 +13%) Hot Fizzy Lizzy
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14/1(+13%)
(11) Hot Fizzy Lizzy 14/1, Much improved from debut when winning Southwell bumper in May, quickening clear late on. Failed to cope with right-handed track when turned over at Market Rasen so no surprise she's back the other way for hurdles debut. Surprise winner of modest bumper in May but turned over at short odds since.
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7th (9) (18/1 +45%) Whispering Gold
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18/1(+45%)
(9) Whispering Gold 18/1, Stepped up on previous bumper form when third at Fontwell in May but has work to do with a few of these now tackling obstacles. Placed in Fontwell bumper in May but not the obvious answer today.
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8th (10) (4.5/1 +55%) Birdhouse
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4.5/1(+55%)
(10) Birdhouse 4.5/1, Related to winners on the Flat and settled much better when making second bumper start a winning one at Fakenham in April. Isn't bred to excel as a jumper but she's in good hands. Won run-of-the-mill Fakenham bumper in April but others have much stronger claims.
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9th (1) (33/1 +50%) It's Maisy
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33/1(+50%)
(1) It's Maisy 33/1, Promise on final bumper start but a most fortunate winner of 5-runner novice at Sedgefield when last seen in April, well adrift before being left clear last. Extremely vulnerable under a penalty. Very fortunate to win at Sedgefield in April and looks vulnerable under penalty.
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|PU| (7) (200/1 -100%) Real Pieces
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200/1(-100%)
(7) Real Pieces 200/1, Telescope mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Actinpieces and useful hurdler/chaser Xcitations. Showed very little on May's debut for Henry Oliver. Struggled on debut in May; now with a new stable.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Fergal O'Brien and Dan Skelton won the last two renewals of this and have four runners between them this year, with Fortune Forever and Clararose seemingly their more fancied runners based on jockey bookings. Both can go well judged on their bumper form, but LITTLE MISS DANTE might come out on top. She was sent clear to win on her second start in a Southwell bumper and, if she can transfer that level to hurdles, she could be quite smart.
Sure to be an informative contest but LITTLE MISS DANTE is just about the pick of these on bumper form with her win at Southwell in May marking her down as a useful hurdles prospect. The market will provide clues given the majority are making their reappearance, with Politacus and Clararose another interesting pair.
Preference is for POLITACUS, who ran commendably well before weakening into fourth in a Grade 2 bumper at the Aintree festival.
(7) Josh The Boss 6/1, Brother to a useful hurdler and showed fair form in bumpers, scoring at Kempton on penultimate outing in March. Stable is flying and he's the type to do better in this sphere. Improved to win 17-runner Kempton bumper in March; likely contender on hurdle debut.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +0%) Rockstown Native
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5/1(+0%)
(6) Rockstown Native 5/1, Point winner who offered encouragement on both outings in bumpers. Tongue tied and upped in trip on hurdling debut, so worthy of respect. Irish point winner; second in a bumper in April; ought to play a significant role.
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3rd (5) (13/2 +68%) Mumford's Magic
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13/2(+68%)
(5) Mumford's Magic 13/2, Maiden pointer who showed a bit when sixth in a bumper at Newton Abbot a couple of months ago. Longer trip should suit on hurdling bow. Placed in an Irish point in March but made only a mildly encouraging bumper debut in July.
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4th (2) (17/2 -13%) Ideal De Romay
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17/2(-13%)
(2) Ideal De Romay 17/2, €58,000 3-y-o, £20,000 5-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 8.5f winner Fleur de Romay. Dam 17f chase winner. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt (May 14). Notable Rules newcomer. Bought for £20,000 after Irish point win in May; makes rules debut here.
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5th (4) (1/1 +33%) Moka De Vassy
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1/1(+33%)
(4) Moka De Vassy 1/1, Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions over hurdles last season. Pulled up faced with a stiff task at Aintree on final outing but this looks an ideal opening. 0-9 over hurdles but has some useful form on his CV; major player if on song after break.
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6th (1) (16/1 -33%) Camino Rocio
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16/1(-33%)
(1) Camino Rocio 16/1, Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Judicial Law. Fifth in novice at Ballinrobe for Josh Halley four months ago and, while he should have more to offer in the long term, he's likely to need this run. Fifth in fairly good 2m Ballinrobe maiden on debut in May; up in trip for stable debut.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
IDEAL DE ROMAY ran on well to win his point-to-point in May and makes his hurdling debut here over a sensible trip that ought to prove ideal. He may prove too strong in the finish for point-to-point winner and bumper second Rockstown Native, who may have more to offer in a tongue-tie over hurdles, though Josh The Boss might be the bigger danger representing the in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies stable.
MOKA DE VASSY faced stiff tasks on his final two outings last season but, prior to that, he achieved enough to think he's up to taking a race of this nature, so he's worth a chance to make a winning return despite the presence of several interesting hurdling newcomers, notably Rockstown Native and Josh The Boss.
Third-season novices don't normally make much appeal in this type of race but MOKA DE VASSY sets a useful standard on hurdling form.
(5) Nickle Back 11/2, Fontwell novice hurdle winner in autumn 2021 and having been cut some slack by the handicapper, ran creditably when runner-up at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Sent chasing here (disputing lead when fell 2 out sole start in points) but likely he will find a few too strong. Tends to race too freely but could take some catching if he jumps well on chase debut.
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2nd (4) (10/3 +26%) Kandoo Kid
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(4) Kandoo Kid 10/3, Bumper winner and continued the good work when comfortably off the mark in a novice hurdle at Ascot on sole 2021/22 outing. Returned from a year-long absence with a solid showing there last November but not so good on handicap debut when last seen 9 months ago. Now goes chasing. Lightly raced 7yo; off since underwhelming handicap hurdle debut last December.
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3rd (8) (10/1 -67%) Valentino Dancer
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10/1(-67%)
(8) Valentino Dancer 10/1, Flat/hurdle winner. Runner-up first 2 starts switched to fences this summer and went one better in 3-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good) last month, just holding on after again pulling himself up nearing the line. Mark unchanged so holds leading claims again (had wind op). Tends to idle when in front but has taken quite well to chasing and is on a workable mark.
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4th (2) (10/1 +50%) Captain Morgs
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(2) Captain Morgs 10/1, Unreliable type but he showed the benefit of cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Cheltenham last December. Poor effort in the Pertemps Final next time and ran no sort of race faced with an easier assignment at this track back in April. Has his second go over fences here. Ran well over fences in early part of last season and subsequently won Cheltenham hurdle.
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5th (7) (11/4 +39%) Quid Pro Quo
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(7) Quid Pro Quo 11/4, Opened his account over fences at Southwell (2m4f) in April and has improved on that form since, well backed but shaping like a non-stayer when runner-up at Bangor (24f, good) last month. Tongue tie reapplied and fancied to be bang there having had another wind op. Only 1-8 over fences but his experience and proven fitness ought to give him an edge.
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|F| (3) (5/2 +29%) Idalko Bihoue
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(3) Idalko Bihoue 5/2, Easy winner in the mud on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) last October and improved when third upped to Grade 1 level in the Challow. That gruelling race may have left a mark given that he struggled subsequently, but he remains with potential making his chase/handicap debut on return. Lost his way after last season's Grade 1 hurdle third but remains a good prospect.
LTO Selection:
15:05 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
HOMETOWN BOY has clearly had his problems as he hasn't been seen since winning a Grade 3 over hurdles at Aintree in April 2021, but he has won after a long layoff before. He may be worth a risk debuting over fences assuming he has schooled well over the larger obstacles, with Captain Morgs, Idalko Bihoue and Kandoo Kid all waiting to pounce if he falters.
The market will no doubt prove informative with several chasing debutants lining up but VALENTINO DANCER made it third time lucky in this sphere at Newton Abbot last month and operating from an unchanged mark, Fergal O'Brien's 8-y-o is fancied to follow up having had a breathing operation since. Second choice is Quid Pro Quo, who shaped like a non-stayer over 3m at Bangor last month, with the returning Hometown Boy and Passing Well rounding off the shortlist.
In a tricky race to weigh up it might be worth chancing NICKLE BACK, in the hope he can run the others ragged from the front.
(3) Hyland 7/2, Dual winner of handicap hurdles in 2022, including over this C&D, and good second upped to 3m following a break at Newbury in March. Wasn't disgraced in a strong race at Haydock when last seen the following month and should have a part to play if ready to roll. C&D scorer who largely ran with credit last term; he needs considering on his return.
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2nd (7) (18/1 -50%) Prairie Wolf
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18/1(-50%)
(7) Prairie Wolf 18/1, Raised his game with cheekpieces enlisted last season, scoring at Catterick in January prior to a brace of excellent runner-up efforts. Failed to fire upped to 24.3f at Ayr on final run of that campaign but possibilities back down in trip here. Won at Catterick last term & on the up until tried over 3m at Ayr; considered back in trip.
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3rd (9) (4/1 +11%) Alexandra Romanov
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4/1(+11%)
(9) Alexandra Romanov 4/1, Successful twice at Fontwell last winter and added to her tally back from 8 months off in a 6-runner C&D handicap (good) 10 days ago, despite some sloppy jumping. One to consider, for all that more will be needed under a penalty. Back on the up with C&D win 10 days ago; this is tougher but no forlorn hope under 7lb pen.
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4th (1) (10/1 +17%) Lord Accord
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10/1(+17%)
(1) Lord Accord 10/1, On the back of a reappearance spin over hurdles, he was a decisive winner of a fairly valuable handicap chase at Cheltenham last October. Again reverts to hurdles over a trip short of his best for this season's pipe-opener, and he will probably come on for the run. A useful winner at around 3m over fences; back hurdling for his return so others preferred.
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5th (8) (4/1 +0%) Moveit Like Minnie
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(8) Moveit Like Minnie 4/1, An improved performer in a tongue strap last term, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon (20.5f) in January before a fine third in a better quality event back there next time. Below par final 2 starts of that campaign but this 6-y-o remains of interest nonetheless. Two-time 2m4f winner in 2022/23; has won off a break and a player off a handy-looking mark.
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6th (2) (8/1 -100%) Watergrange Jack
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8/1(-100%)
(2) Watergrange Jack 8/1, Right back to form in recent months, scoring at Worcester at the start of August prior to back-to-back Fontwell wins, the latest in a 19.2f handicap (good). More on his plate up 3 lb in this tougher race, though. Bids for a four-timer after recent wins at Worcester/Fontwell (twice); not taken lightly.
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7th (6) (15/2 +38%) Zestful Hope
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15/2(+38%)
(6) Zestful Hope 15/2, Notched third success in this sphere when accounting for 9 rivals at Hereford (21.8f, heavy) in January. Performed with credit in a couple of runs over fences during the spring but opposable returned to hurdles following a 166-day absence. A dual hurdles scorer at Hereford (around 2m4f) last term; much respected on his return.
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|F| (5) (11/2 +8%) Gentleman Valley
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11/2(+8%)
(5) Gentleman Valley 11/2, In rude health earlier this year, completing the hat-trick in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good) in July. This mark proved beyond him at Stratford on his latest start, though, and he'll probably find one or two too good. Completed hat-trick at Worcester; solid fourth at Stratford last time so he's shortlisted.
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|PU| (4) (100/1 -300%) Diablo De Rouhet
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(4) Diablo De Rouhet 100/1, Developed into a useful chaser in 2019 but, following a lengthy absence, he struggled in 5 runs last year, both in this sphere and over fences. Poor effort on latest start in March (sole start for Christian Williams) and probably best watched back hurdling for new yard. Cheekpieces applied. Well below par last term; pulled up sole run for Christian Williams; has lots to prove.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
WATERGRANGE JACK completed the hat-trick at Fontwell last time and he was well on top at the line, so a 3lb rise may not be enough to prevent the seven-year-old from going in again. The main threat is Alexandra Romanov, who was a facile winner here in a class 4 event and looks ready for this step up in grade. Of the remainder, Zestful Hope looks the pick on his return from a break.
Though MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE was below par when last seen at Kempton during the spring, he was generally progressive last season and resumes here on a workable mark. He gets the nod ahead of C&D winners Hyland and Alexandra Romanov, in that order of preference, while Prairie Wolf is another to consider.
Nigel Twiston-Davies has his string in good nick so his MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (nap), who has scored when fresh, can prevail.
(3) Bagheera Ginge 3/1, Winner of 2 of his 5 starts over hurdles last year and performed with credit first 3 completed starts in this sphere. However, needs to shrug off a below par run at Stratford. In good form until last of four at Stratford 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back.
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2nd (2) (7/4 +36%) Opening Bid
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7/4(+36%)
(2) Opening Bid 7/4, Opened his account over fences at Worcester in May and hasn't looked back since, winning 3 of next 4 starts, including at Newton Abbot last month, jumping fluently. Will take the beating again. Made it 4-5 this term with cosy success at Newton Abbot latest; up 4lb but a player again.
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3rd (5) (22/1 +56%) The Vollan
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22/1(+56%)
(5) The Vollan 22/1, Registered fourth victory of 2022 in a 4-runner Kelso handicap in October. Ended the year out of sorts, though, and well held last 2 starts after 8 months off. A four-time chase winner last season at around 3m but yet to fire in two runs this term.
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4th (6) (25/1 +0%) The Paddy Pie
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(6) The Paddy Pie 25/1, Ended a lengthy losing sequence despite being 6 lb out of the weights at Wetherby (19.4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Good second back at that venue next time but well below best since. A fairly useful 2m4f chase winner at his best but he arrives well out of sorts.
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|B| (4) (7/4 +36%) Riskintheground
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7/4(+36%)
(4) Riskintheground 7/4, Opened his account in a weak race at Fontwell (21.8f). Found life harder back in handicap company at Exeter since. Chase debut. Off the mark over hurdles at Fontwell in March; goes chasing now and can't be ruled out.
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|F| (7) (12/1 +14%) Reserve Tank
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12/1(+14%)
(7) Reserve Tank 12/1, Took advantage of tumbling mark to record first success since 2019/20 campaign at Market Rasen (19f) in June. However, well held next 2 starts and hard to know what to expect. Kickstarted this term with Market Rasen win in June but he's twice failed to build on it.
LTO Selection:
16:05 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
OPENING BID made it four wins from his last five starts at Newton Abbot latest and he did it in comfortable fashion by just under four lengths. The son of Native Ruler was raised 4lb for that victory, which he could take in his stride. Inch House struck by just under a length over hurdles at Chepstow and he has to be of interest on his chase/handicap bow, while Bagheera Ginge could also have a say.
OPENING BID wasted no time getting back on track when taking his record this season to 4 wins from 5 starts at Newton Abbot last month and is preferred to Inch House, who was progressive over hurdles and has the profile to make a better chaser.
Jonjo O'Neill's progressive winning hurdler INCH HOUSE brings plenty of potential to chasing and can go in at the first time of asking.
(1) Minella Rescue 1/1, Posted good third on NH bow at Tipperary in spring and improved on that when making a successful debut for new yard in Stratford bumper in July. Could well be up to defying a penalty.
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2nd (9) (4/1 +33%) Out Out
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4/1(+33%)
(9) Out Out 4/1, Getaway gelding. Dam 2m/17f hurdle winner, also 1½m winner on Flat. Must be taken seriously on debut.
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3rd (6) (5/1 +38%) Gentleman Jacques
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5/1(+38%)
(6) Gentleman Jacques 5/1, Showed promise in a couple of bumpers earlier this year and looks the type to do better this season.
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4th (4) (6/1 -33%) Youlneverwalkalone
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6/1(-33%)
(4) Youlneverwalkalone 6/1, Promising sort who wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 16 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 147 days ago, having hopeless task from position. May well do better.
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5th (7) (10/1 +38%) Got A Dream
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10/1(+38%)
(7) Got A Dream 10/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser Routine Excellence. Worth a second look in the market on debut.
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6th (3) (100/1 -100%) Nineelmspark
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(3) Nineelmspark 100/1, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including modest hurdler Zabeel Star. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Buckwheat. Yard has a low strike rate in bumpers.
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7th (8) (66/1 -100%) Grand Geste
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66/1(-100%)
(8) Grand Geste 66/1, £13,000 3-y-o, Cloudings gelding. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Band of Blood. Likely a longer-term prospect.
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8th (10) (25/1 -108%) Mareska
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25/1(-108%)
(10) Mareska 25/1, Caravaggio filly. Half-sister to 8.3f/9f winner Taraashoq. Dam unraced. Rare runner for yard in this discipline and needs monitoring in the market.
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|PU| (2) (250/1 -67%) Master Of All
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250/1(-67%)
(2) Master Of All 250/1, Showed nothing in bumper over C&D on NH debut 7 months ago, struggling some way out. Tongue strap on for first time/had wind operation.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
OUT OUT is related to a few winners, including a Group 3 winner, and the son of Getaway makes his debut for the Dan Skelton yard. If the four-year-old is ready to roll first time out then he could make an impression. 68,000gns purchase Mareska has to be respected on her debut if attracting any market support, along with Got A Dream.
MINELLA RESCUE justified support when running out an impressive winner at Stratford in July and could have more to offer yet. He can follow up. Youlneverwalkalone looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst Out Out could be the pick of the newcomers.
Gary Hanmer's new recruit MINELLA RESCUE scored impressively at Stratford and he can make light of his 7lb penalty and go in once more.
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