There were 30 Races on Tuesday 31st December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Punchestown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (3/1 +14%)Lord Of All Saints |
3/1(+14%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lord Of All Saints 3/1, Built on fourth of 14 on return/handicap debut at Chepstow (2m) when showing improved form to get off the mark easily at Leicester (20.5f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Travelled smoothly that day and an 8 lb rise in the weights might not be enough to stop him, although this does look a stronger race. Up 8lb for comfortable Leicester win but might well be able to deal with that rise. |
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2nd (1)  (12/1 -71%)Definite Dream |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Definite Dream 12/1, Has reached the frame on all 5 hurdles outing when completing, including second here (2m) in November. Fell in a novice event here (when being pressed 3 out) 40 days ago. Back handicapping today and has each-way claims assuming fall hasn't knocked her confidence. Second in a handicap here before departing late on in a novice; back at the right level. |
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3rd (8)  (9/2 +0%)Stardhem |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Stardhem 9/2, Well backed into favouritism in first-time cheekpieces when second at Lingfield (19.5f) 33 days ago, no extra after last having set a sound gallop. Cheekpieces retained and should go well again under positive tactics for a yard whose horses are in great form. Runner-up in the new cheekpieces at Lingfield and gets in here off an untouched mark. |
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4th (3)  (9/4 +36%)Elle Est Beau |
9/4(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Elle Est Beau 9/4, Maiden who looked set to win when falling at the last at Sandown (20f heavy) in January. Struggled on final two starts of last season but ran with credit on return when second (20.4f, good) at Southwell in first-time cheekpieces (carried head awkwardly). Headgear on again today and not ruled out. Maiden but with ability; good ground probably not ideal when second on Southwell return. |
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5th (6)  (9/1 +0%)Hiero Sport |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Hiero Sport 9/1, Improved on his previous hurdles efforts to get off the mark at Fakenham following 5-month break (20f, good) recently, won with bit in hand. Not in same form last time out when eighth of 13 at Doncaster. Runs in first-time hood today and not discounted if back to the form he showed at Fakenham. Fakenham winner who never threatened to follow up next time; now hooded. |
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6th (2)  (33/1 +34%)Jimmyjeroo |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jimmyjeroo 33/1, Probably flattered in when fourth of 8 in a falsely-run novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) last month and pulled up when tackling new trip (24.7f) at Wincanton 26 days ago. Back down in distance today and others would have stronger claims. Never gave himself a chance of staying 3m on handicap debut last time after racing freely. |
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7th (5)  (12/1 +64%)Broomfield Gale |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Broomfield Gale 12/1, Modest hurdler at best in Ireland for Robert Murphy. Played up beforehand but ran creditably on her first outing for this yard when third at Ludlow (21.3f) before running to a similar level when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good, 33/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip today. Beaten just under 20l in 2m5f/3m handicaps for current yard and has to step up. |
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|F| (11)  (20/1 -25%)Three Zambezi's |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Three Zambezi's 20/1, Placed in Irish points but struggled in three starts under Rules. Looked in need of a step up in trip when ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 35 days ago. Needs more but should benefit from today's stiffer test (19f) and runners from this yard often worth a market check. Only ninth on handicap debut at Southwell when beaten 17l at odds of 40-1. |
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|PU| (13)  (8/1 +6%)Inchiquin Spirit |
8/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Inchiquin Spirit 8/1, Modest maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 8 in 2m Leicester handicap in November and again ran with credit when third from out of the weights at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Races off a lowly handicap mark and place claims, albeit in a stronger contest. Hasn't been far away in her last two handicaps (1m7f/2m4f); each-way claims. |
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|PU| (9)  (33/1 -32%)Joker Jack |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Joker Jack 33/1, Hinted at ability in a bumper/novice hurdles last season and again showed signs of promise on return to track (off 9 months) third of four at Exeter (16.7f) in November. Upped in trip and wears cheekpieces for handicap debut and could prove to be better than his modest opening handicap mark in time. Poor so far but goes handicapping off a basement mark and with cheekpieces added. |
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|PU| (7)  (33/1 0%)That's The Badger |
33/1(0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) That's The Badger 33/1, Fair maiden over hurdles for Henry Daly but didn't convince in 2 starts over fences for that yard during 2021. Pulled up for new yard, following a lengthy absence in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f) and well-beaten again (tongue-tied) at Leicester last month (15f). Cheekpieces added today. Pulled up and tailed off in two handicap hurdles following an absence; cheekpieces added. |
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|PU| (12)  (40/1 -43%)Dom Bosco |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Dom Bosco 40/1, Well beaten on return from 17 months off at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) in October and pulled-up again at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy, 20/1) 26 days ago. Tried in cheekpieces again but recent form offers little hope. 12-race maiden who has been pulled up back over hurdles after a long absence. |
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|PU| (10)  (80/1 -21%)Complete Fantasy |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Complete Fantasy 80/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland and hard to draw any positives from his three runs since switching to Chris Honour. Tongue tie back on today. Longstanding maiden who has shown nothing since returning to rules action; opposable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Elle Est Beau posted one of her better efforts when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell last time out and is respected, but the vote goes to LORD OF ALL SAINTS. Harriet Dickin's gelding appeared to relish a step up in trip when winning easily at Leicester last month and given his scope for further progress, an 8lb rise might not be beyond him. Others to note include Stardhem and Joker Jack.
A very trappy opening contest and plenty have decent claims. STARDHEM may well be able to dominate from the front here and can register another win for the red-hot Ben Pauling yard. Lord of All Saints is feared having caught the eye with the way he moved through the race when breaking his duck last time. The expensive to follow Elle Est Beau cannot be discounted on her best form while handicap-debutant Joker Jack could prove to be better than his opening mark in time.
Although a maiden, ELLE EST BEAU (nap) has run some good races and her comeback run on good ground was one of those.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (7/4 +13%)Crazierthandaisy |
7/4(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Crazierthandaisy 7/4, Fairly useful bumper winner who has made a promising enough start over hurdles despite being turned over at short odds on both occasions, including over an extended 2½m at Southwell latterly. Remains open to improvement. Second at short prices in both hurdle races; clearly up to winning something like this. |
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2nd (1)  (25/1 +24%)Come On Nia |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Come On Nia 25/1, Telescope mare who displayed improved form away from the mud when winning a brace of handicap in May/June. Bounced back from a lesser effort when second at Ludlow the previous month but faced with a stiff task on these terms. Dual 2m winner who looks vulnerable with the extra weight back in a novice. |
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3rd (16)  (11/1 -38%)Two Fingers West |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Two Fingers West 11/1, Changed hands for £38,000 after winning the second of her 2 starts in Irish maiden points last winter and offered something to work on starting out under Rules when fifth in 9-runner novice at Fontwell (19.1f) 3 weeks ago. Open to improvement. Made up ground to be beaten just under 10l in a Fontwell novice; likely improver. |
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4th (11)  (7/2 +13%)Realta Liath |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Realta Liath 7/2, Purchased for £100,000 after winning sole Irish point and ran to a fair level both starts in bumpers last season. Made a promising enough hurdling debut after 7 months off when third at Wincanton recently and entitled to improve. Emerged from off the pace to finish third over this trip at Wincanton. |
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5th (15)  (14/1 +0%)The Secret Pearl |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) The Secret Pearl 14/1, Fair bumper performer who showed more than on hurdling debut in a first-time tongue strap when third in 6-runner novice at Lingfield (2m) 22 days ago, Significantly back up in trip. Lingfield last time was better as the front two are quite useful. |
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6th (9)  (50/1 +0%)La Dolce Dolly |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) La Dolce Dolly 50/1, Won sole start in Irish points (May 19) but looks one for staying handicaps later on under Rules. Still early days and positives to take from her latest run at Plumpton. |
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7th (8)  (11/2 +39%)Honeywort |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Honeywort 11/2, Improved on hurdling debut form when fourth of 13 in novice (80/1) at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) 26 days ago. Unlikely to be far away if repeating that. An improved effort at Wincanton (2m5f) latest and that form brings her into the equation. |
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8th (10)  (15/2 -25%)Queshi Bridge |
15/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Queshi Bridge 15/2, Fair hurdler who held her form last season. Wears first-time cheekpieces on her return to action and ought to give her running once again. Has shown that she's able when fresh and brings definite form claims. |
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9th (12)  (11/1 -10%)Roebuck Bay |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Roebuck Bay 11/1, Just modest in bumpers but took a step forward from hurdling debut when second of 6 in novice at Hexham (16.2f, soft, 8/1) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Likely to need more than when second at Hexham but the longer distance should help. |
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10th (2)  (22/1 -57%)All Inn Hand |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) All Inn Hand 22/1, Showed more than she had in a trio of bumpers when third in 11-runner maiden hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft) in October. This asks for more, however. Improved third at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in a race that's worked out quite well. |
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11th (6)  (125/1 -150%)Fortune Dancer |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fortune Dancer 125/1, Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in February 2023 but was well held making a belated Rules debut at Lingfield last month. Point winner but was tailed off on hurdling debut on the back of an absence. |
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12th (4)  (300/1 -50%)Damekap |
300/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Damekap 300/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle 7 months apart. Instantly opposable on what she's shown in a bumper and 2m5f novice hurdle. |
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|PU| (14)  (66/1 -100%)Sister Marguerite |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sister Marguerite 66/1, Dylan Thomas mare. Runner-up only outing in Irish points in May 2023 but was well held on Rules debut at Lingfield the previous month. Her heavy defeat on hurdling debut did come after an absence, but best watched for now. |
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|PU| (7)  (100/1 -100%)Hit For Sixty |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hit For Sixty 100/1, In need of experience of sole outing in bumpers and didn't last out on her fist go at hurdling here the previous month. Probably more one for handicaps a bit further down the line. 40-1 for hurdling debut here and dropped away to be tailed off. |
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|PU| (13)  (150/1 -127%)Scene Stealer |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Scene Stealer 150/1, Second sole outing in bumpers (modest form) and possibly needed the run fitted with a tongue strap on Leicester hurdling debut 16 months on. Upped markedly in trip. Point/bumper promise; didn't shape badly after an absence last time having raced freely. |
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|PU| (5)  (300/1 -20%)Flyover |
300/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flyover 300/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Sold out of Tim Vaughan's yard for only 1,200 gns. Changed hands for 1,200gns after heavy defeats for two different yards. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CRAZIERTHANDAISY sets the standard with an official rating of 108 and in a race lacking depth, she could take all the beating. The Walk In The Park mare was a beaten favourite at Southwell recently but that effort represented improvement nonetheless. Realta Liath shaped with promise on her hurdles debut last time out and is likely to step forward. Come On Nia has work to do giving weight away but this dual hurdles winner cannot be underestimated.
CRAZIERTHANDAISY has been turned over at short odds on both starts over hurdles, but she's done nothing obviously wrong and remains capable of better, so is taken to make it third time lucky in this sphere. Two Fingers West is fancied to build on her Fontwell Rules debut, with Realta Liath and Honeywort others to consider.
This is quite open for a race of this nature. CRAZIERTHANDAISY is learning on the job and can make it third-time lucky over hurdles.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (11/8 +0%)Special Acceptance |
11/8(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Special Acceptance 11/8, Not the easiest to win with but made the frame on 5 of his 6 starts for Paul Webber last season and also came in a clear runner-up in 3m Uttoxeter handicap for new yard on return. Let down by jumping when second at Huntingdon since. He was beaten 12l at Huntingdon last time and his strike-rate of 1-32 is offputting. |
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2nd (2)  (6/4 +14%)Supervisor |
6/4(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Supervisor 6/4, Twice a winner last season, including similar event at Wincanton in April. Excuses on final start so no surprise to see him go well on return. 10yo with only 15 starts behind him; good chance if on his game after a break. |
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3rd (1)  (7/2 +22%)Top Ville Ben |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Top Ville Ben 7/2, Winless for almost 3 years and further signs of decline last season. Fared no better starting out for this yard after 7 months off at Lingfield 22 days ago. Could be dangerous if getting a soft lead, which wasn't the case on recent stable debut. |
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|PU| (5)  (20/1 +20%)Ballinslea Bridge |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ballinslea Bridge 20/1, Won a Market Rasen handicap chase 2 years ago. Failed to complete on 5 of his 6 subsequent starts, however, and has a 13-month absence to defy. 12yo who has completed only once since his 3m win at Market Rasen two years ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TOP VILLE BEN hasn't tasted success in some time now but he showed a glimmer of promise on his debut for the Jennie Candlish team recently. Eased 5lb in the handicap for his troubles and with the potential to be allowed his own way in front, the son of Beneficial gets the vote. Special Acceptance continues to knock on the door and is likely to prove popular, while Supervisor drops in class for his seasonal return and heads the remainder.
Low-mileage 10-y-o SUPERVISOR won a similar event at Wincanton in the spring and can make a winning return for his in-form yard. Special Acceptance is proving difficult to win with but is still the obvious threat in a weak race.
This weak race is a good opportunity for SUPERVISOR to win for a third time in 2024.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (9/4 +80%)Noche Negra |
9/4(+80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Noche Negra 9/4, Bright start over fences when winning handicaps at Catterick/Southwell last winter. However, he's run well below that level 3 starts since and market may prove best guide on return for a new yard. Potentially well handicapped and could easily stage a revival on debut for his new yard. |
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2nd (6)  (17/2 -70%)John W Creasy |
17/2(-70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) John W Creasy 17/2, Broke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, soft, 11/4) 22 days ago but 6 lb rise in better race leaves him vulnerable. Recent Lingfield winner; back up 6lb and 4f in trip but could have turned a corner. |
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3rd (7)  (7/1 -27%)Jack Doyen |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Jack Doyen 7/1, Can finish weakly but knuckled down well when gaining a second career success at Hereford (20.9f) in March and runner-up 3 times since, including at Sedgefield latest. In the mix. Only 3lb higher than for his last win and has produced solid efforts in his last two races. |
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4th (1)  (12/1 -200%)Ballymackie |
12/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballymackie 12/1, Picked up for £160,000 after winning a couple of Irish points early last year. Out of his depth all 3 starts under Rules but capable of better now tried in a handicap. Headgear on. Has contested chases won by very classy rivals; this race is more realistic. |
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|PU| (4)  (2/1 +0%)Pep Talking |
2/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pep Talking 2/1, Lightly raced 6-y-o who is firmly on the up for his new yard, completing a double with another smooth display at Sedgefield last time. Looks the one to beat in the hat-trick bid. Thriving 6yo who did it nicely last time and a 5lb rise is manageable. |
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|PU| (5)  (7/1 +36%)Royal Deeside |
7/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Royal Deeside 7/1, In good hands but no better than modest form over hurdles so far and raced keenly when stepped up to this sort of trip at Doncaster last time. Not an obvious chasing type. Flat background so it remains to be seen how he takes to fences. |
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|PU| (3)  (14/1 -17%)Has Troke |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Has Troke 14/1, Off the mark over fences when taking 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, heavy) in March. Struggled at Hereford final start and at Lingfield on return, however. Three-time winner; performed moderately the last twice and especially so on his comeback. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The hat-trick seeking Pep Talking warrants respect after scoring at Uttoxeter and Sedgefield last month, but a career-high mark of 94 demands more from the six-year-old. With that in mind, fellow last-time-out victor JOHN W CREASY is slightly more compelling. Chris Honour's gelding appreciated the removal of headgear when opening his account at Lingfield 22 days ago and a 6lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. C&D winner Jack Doyen also enters the reckoning.
PEP TALKING made it 2 wins from 3 starts for current yard at Sedgefield 5 weeks ago and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Jack Doyen can fill the runner-up spot again.
A few hold chances but BALLYMACKIE makes his handicap debut after facing impossible tasks in his first three chases.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (4/5 +51%)Land Genie |
4/5(+51%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Land Genie 4/5, Fair staying hurdler for the O'Neill stable and he made a promising start for his new yard on the back of wind surgery when a running-on second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. Big shout now his stamina is unlocked more. Stable debut when staying on well for second over Exeter's stiff 2m5f. |
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2nd (2)  (10/1 -18%)Hauraki Gulf |
10/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hauraki Gulf 10/1, Good chase runner-up at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in May and posted decent efforts over hurdles this autumn. Disappointed returned to fences at Fontwell last time but could bounce back here. Never involved over fences last time; second in two novice hurdles before then; fair mark. |
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3rd (9)  (18/1 -29%)I'm A Starman |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) I'm A Starman 18/1, Course winner who has been off the track since a solid fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. Two wins this year; lacks a recent run though and younger rivals may have his measure. |
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4th (3)  (18/1 -13%)Midnightreflection |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Midnightreflection 18/1, Not proving the easiest to catch right and only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Others appeal more. 10lb lower than for her Ascot win 13 months ago; mostly disappointing in the meantime. |
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5th (10)  (9/1 -29%)Sporty Jim |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sporty Jim 9/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who posted his best effort for his current yard when third of 8 in 25f handicap here last month. Possibilities. Finding some form now and beaten only 2l over 3m1f here last time. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 -120%)Jatiluwih |
11/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jatiluwih 11/1, Is a long time without a win but ran creditably in a small-field handicap at Lingfield (23f, good) last month and has been dropped another 1 lb. Considered. Ages since he won and it's questionable what he's achieved in small fields the last twice. |
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7th (6)  (9/1 +10%)Spitalfield |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Spitalfield 9/1, Opened his account at Ffos Las (23.9f) in May. Has never been a fluent jumper and fell last (running with credit in fourth) in 25f Hereford handicap 20 days ago. Not discounted. Latest run was quite encouraging; well handicapped with Benjamin Macey taking off 10lb. |
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8th (4)  (16/1 -14%)Chris Cool |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Chris Cool 16/1, Reliable sort who recorded a solid fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts once more. No closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l. |
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|F| (7)  (20/1 -82%)Barricane |
20/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Barricane 20/1, Scored over 25f at Huntingdon in February but he came in last of 7 here on his return from 8 months off 41 days ago. Usual headgear goes back on now so no surprise if he got back on track. Four-time hurdle winner; 2m3f on good to soft wasn't ideal after a break last time. |
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|PU| (8)  (125/1 -213%)Grillon De Monty |
125/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Grillon De Monty 125/1, Lightly-raced winning hurdler for Dan Skelton when last seen out in early 2023. Back from 19 months off with his fitness to prove for a new yard. Makes stable debut after a long absence and will do well to win this. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LAND GENIE offered plenty of encouragement on his stable bow when a staying-on second over an inadequate 2m5f at Exeter 25 days ago. Although a 5lb higher mark seems on the harsh side, Dan Skelton's charge looks sure to be suited by this trip. The biggest threat may emerge from the downgraded Jatiluwih, but Spitalfield could also go close if his stamina doesn't ebb away.
LAND GENIE caught the eye on his first run for Dan Skelton when runner-up at Exeter and can go one better with this longer trip very much in his favour. In-form Jatiluwih is feared most off a handy-looking mark, while Barricane, Chris Cool and Sporty Jim also enter calculations.
Returning to further looks a big plus for LAND GENIE who stuck to his guns to go close over 2m5f at Exeter on his stable debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (14/1 -115%)Ideallko |
14/1(-115%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ideallko 14/1, Has improved for the switch to chasing, striking at Ffos Las and Plumpton last autumn. Went close again in 4-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (19f) in March but below form when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Fontwell later that month but not ruled out on return. Won 2nd and 3rd chases in October 2023; completed 4 times since; can go well fresh. |
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2nd (5)  (14/1 -40%)Stick With Me Sam |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Stick With Me Sam 14/1, Related to plenty of winners and pair of handicap hurdle exploits not devoid of encouragement. However, discouraging start in this sphere when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) on debut over fences 33 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has had very few chances but soundly beaten in handicaps over hurdles/fences of late. |
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3rd (1)  (7/2 +30%)Begin The Luck |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Begin The Luck 7/2, Deservedly got his head back in front when capitalising on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October. Made the frame on 2 of his 3 starts since, albeit seeming to find the test inadequate when third of 5 in handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f) 3 days ago. Ended losing run back hurdling in October; vulnerable for the win on chase defeats since. |
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4th (2)  (16/1 -220%)Ballywood |
16/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ballywood 16/1, 10-y-o who evidently isn't the force of old but tumbled in the weights and best effort for present yard when second of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f) 26 days ago, collared final 100 yds but clear of rest. Respected with a repeat. Formerly smart; off three years; was out of sorts but has a very low mark and 2nd latest. |
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5th (9)  (10/1 +17%)J'habite En France |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) J'habite En France 10/1, Regressive over hurdles and offered little both starts over fences upon returning this winter. Needs to step up plenty. Odd glimmer of ability but handicap hurdle/chase form doesn't pass muster; first 2m run. |
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6th (3)  (12/1 -20%)Abaya Du Mathan |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Abaya Du Mathan 12/1, Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning 7-runner C&D handicap at the start of the month. Struggled to make an impact in a stronger race when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (2m) 10 days ago but this rates more suitable. Southwell winner over 2m this month; more on his plate latest; can play a part here. |
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7th (6)  (13/2 +7%)Johnny Mac |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Johnny Mac 13/2, Completed a hat-trick for his current yard at Leicester in January but yet to scale same heights so far this term, third of 5 in handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, soft) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Hat-trick in 2m chases last midwinter; a long way below best since; cheekpieces added. |
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8th (4)  (11/1 +39%)You Say Nothing |
11/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) You Say Nothing 11/1, Exploits decidedly mixed since last win and he again ran poorly when pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f) 12 days ago. Handicapper has relinquished his grip further but he needs to display more positive signs before becoming of interest. Pulled up in 3 of his last 6 outings; plunging down weights but major reservations. |
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|U| (7)  (11/4 +0%)Pescatorius |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Pescatorius 11/4, Getaway gelding who capitalised on falling mark to shed maiden tag in 6-runner handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good) 3 days ago, jumping on 3 out and eased late on. Needs considering under a penalty. Impressive winner over 1m7f (good) on Saturday; good chance if coping with soft ground. |
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|PU| (11)  (50/1 -25%)Lonimoss Bareliere |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Lonimoss Bareliere 50/1, Long-standing maiden who excelled himself from out of the weights when second at Stratford in July. However, exploits have been predictably mixed both starts since and he's likely to find a few too good again. Placed several times but still a maiden and limited appeal despite his low weight. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Only worn down after the last when second over 2m3f at Market Rasen last time out, BALLYWOOD should be suited by dropping back in trip on this occasion. The 10-year-old can regain the winning thread at the main expense of Abaya Du Mathan, who has strong claims on his success at Southwell two starts ago. A relatively consistent sort since scoring at Stratford in October, Begin The Luck is another to consider.
PESCATORIUS was well served by a switch to positive tactics/return to 2m when shedding the maiden tag over fences at Catterick 3 days ago and he could be the way to go in his follow-up bid under a penalty. Ballywood, following an encouraging second at Market Rasen, and Abaya du Mathan are others to consider.
This is a quick return for PESCATORIUS after his Saturday win but he didn't seem to have a hard race and is taken to defy the penalty.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (10/3 -48%)No Drama This End |
10/3(-48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) No Drama This End 10/3, €26,000 3-y-o, £160,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser El Muchacho, stays 21f, and bumper winner Monty Bodkin. Easily won sole start in points in February and now represents a top stable. Bought for £160,000 after impressing in a British point. |
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2nd (7)  (6/5 +20%)Keops Des Bordes |
6/5(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Keops Des Bordes 6/5, £50,000 3-y-o, Tunis gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Ideal des Bordes and bumper winner/fair 2m hurdle winner Jackpot des Bordes. Won sole start in Irish points in April and has transferred to a leading yard. In his Irish point he beat a current stablemate who has since won a Listed bumper. |
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3rd (4)  (13/2 +19%)Cinquenta |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cinquenta 13/2, €65,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Dam made frame sole start over hurdles in France. Strong in the betting and while he was beaten a long way in third on debut at Chepstow, that was a warm race. Could be a different proposition. Well held when third at Chepstow but that was a promising first run and he should improve. |
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4th (1)  (33/1 -136%)Amazing Cleni |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Amazing Cleni 33/1, Half-brother to modest chaser Prince Cleni (3m winner). Dam (h102), French hurdle winner around 2m, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Magic Sky and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Cleni Boy. Has had a breathing operation and tongue tie on ahead of debut. Half-brother to 3m chase winner Prince Cleni; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner. |
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5th (6)  (22/1 +56%)Hairy Potter |
22/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Hairy Potter 22/1, £52,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (h129), bumper/2m-19f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) City Slicker. £52,000 3yo; third foal; dam bumper and 2m2f/2m3f hurdle winner. |
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6th (2)  (18/1 -13%)Bamber |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bamber 18/1, El Salvador gelding. Brother to a point winner. Dam, pulled up in point, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner at around 2m) Herons Heir. Interesting newcomer. 10,000euros foal; brother to point winner Salt Of The Earth; dam pulled up in a point. |
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7th (10)  (12/1 +25%)The Hawkstonian |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Hawkstonian 12/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including one over jumps in Czech Republic. Failed to finish race off with any conviction on debut at Uttoxeter. Ran well for a long way at Uttoxeter (good) before tiring late, beaten 11l; has a future. |
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8th (9)  (22/1 -57%)The Great Escape |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) The Great Escape 22/1, €52,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful 21f hurdle winner/useful chaser Latitude,. Dam ran twice in bumpers. 52,000euros 3yo; brother to two winning jumpers; lacks experience. |
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9th (3)  (13/2 -8%)Big Bert |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Big Bert 13/2, €23,000 3-y-o, £48,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam, well held in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Resolution Bay. Beat only other finisher sole start in points (Mar 2024) and tuck to his task pretty well when second of 8 at Carlisle a month ago. Should be involved again. Point winner who gave best to only a promising Irish raider at Carlisle (soft). |
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10th (5)  (200/1 -100%)Geoffs Lad |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Geoffs Lad 200/1, Kalanisi gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair 19f hurdle winner Forpaddytheplumber. Dam, winning pointer, sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 3m) Forpadydeplasterer. Tongue tied and hinted at ability on debut at Exeter back in January 2023. Tailed off at Exeter (heavy) in early 2023 and his second run has been a long time coming. |
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11th (11)  (300/1 -50%)Belt Of Venus |
300/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Belt Of Venus 300/1, Last of 11 in bumper (100/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on debut 27 days ago. 100-1 when trailing home a distant last on good to soft at Ludlow. |
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12th (12)  (200/1 -60%)Scarlett Glance |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Scarlett Glance 200/1, Passing Glance mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler You Name Him. Dam (h82) lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Half-sister to 2m7f/3m hurdle winner You Name Him; best watched. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The James Owen stable can do little wrong at present, and BIG BERT can put his experience to good use following a highly-promising second on his Rules debut at Carlisle earlier in the month. The son of Affinisea travelled well throughout that contest and this track should suit as he looks to see off valuable point-to-point recruit No Drama This End, who could be a nice prospect for the Paul Nicholls team. A well-related sort, Keops Des Bordes is another newcomer to note for a stable with an excellent record here.
CINQUENTA didn't achieve a great deal on debut at Chepstow in October but that was a deeper-looking bumper than this one and the market support pre-race suggests much better was expected. He's chanced to make a leap forward at the expense of Big Bert and point-winners Keops des Bordes and No Drama This End.
This could be a strong bumper. KEOPS DES BORDES has to be of strong interest given how the form of his point win has worked out.
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