There were 37 Races on Thursday 14th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Taunton, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Ellerton |
(1) (3/1 +10%)3/1(+10%) | (1) Ellerton 3/1, Fairly useful Flat on the Flat in France for Tim Donworth. Well beaten pitched into a Cheltenham Grade 2 on his hurdle debut but more like it when third at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) on Tuesday. Ran respectably (one place behind Spiced Rum) at Fontwell on Tuesday. |
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Rue De La Mer |
(5) (5/1 +0%)5/1(+0%) | (5) Rue De La Mer 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in France for Fabrice Vermeulen but having had a breathing operation since leaving that yard, made an unpromising start to her hurdling career when pulled up at Newbury earlier this month. Needs to leave that well behind. Maiden on Flat in France; struggled in Listed grade on hurdles debut. |
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Karaktere D'Enfer |
(2) (5/2 -43%)5/2(-43%) | (2) Karaktere D'Enfer 5/2, Close second of 11 to a useful sort in a newcomers races at Fontainebleau in March. Not beaten far when last of 3 on Doncaster British debut last month but, fitted with a first-time tongue tie, finished tailed off at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy, 9/4) on Tuesday. Well behind Spiced Rum and Ellerton on Tuesday; not progressing as expected. |
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Rebel Angel |
(4) (10/3 +17%)10/3(+17%) | (4) Rebel Angel 10/3, Fair on Flat (stays 13.5f), prolific winner (claimers) in France in 2023, below form back in Britain on first outing since leaving P. & F. Monfort at Wolverhampton last month. Tongue tie retained for hurdles bow and market support should be noted. Six-time Flat winner; has the ability to make a splash in this sphere. |
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Right Now |
(3) (13/2 -30%)13/2(-30%) | (3) Right Now 13/2, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Dropped away before the last to finish sixth on his Cork hurdle debut (final start for Joseph O'Brien) and failed to meet expectations on yard debut when well held at Ludlow last month, giving his rider a fairly hard time. Cheekpieces on. Has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear; second run for new yard. |
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A multiple winner on the Flat, REBEL ANGEL is an interesting contender now sent over hurdles and she might not have to be anything special to land this contest. Rue De La Mer was pulled up on her hurdling bow in Listed company but a much better performance is forecast here, while Right Now may improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces.
Half of these ran at Fontwell on Tuesday and given how testing conditions were, it would be no surprise should they become non-runners. With that in mind preference is for REBEL ANGEL, who has been a prolific winner in French claimers this year can make the perfect start over hurdles for David Pipe. Right Now and Rue de La Mer can chase her home.
Preference is for hurdles debutante REBEL ANGEL, ahead of Right Now, who may improve for headgear.
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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High Treason |
(5) (4/1 -20%)4/1(-20%) | (5) High Treason 4/1, From a good family and made a positive start when second in a Ffos Las bumper. Unable to build on that when third at Chepstow 8 months ago but this step up in trip is sure to suit now hurdling. Interesting. Placed in spring bumpers; bred to relish this scenario; one of the main players. |
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Globe Player |
(4) (5/1 -50%)5/1(-50%) | (4) Globe Player 5/1, Finished a place worse but several lengths closer than in a course bumper in the spring when third in Huntingdon maiden hurdle on return, shaping like a stayer. Benefited from the step up in trip when filling same spot at Leicester (20.5f) but more needed for win purposes. Consistent efforts in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; holds solid claims. |
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Davidoc |
(3) (11/1 -10%)11/1(-10%) | (3) Davidoc 11/1, £60,000 buy after winning at the fourth time of asking in the Irish pointing field in May. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 8 in a Ffos Las novice hurdle last month and entitled to do better over this longer trip. Irish point winner; shaped with promise until hanging left at Ffos Las on rules debut. |
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Bob Bob Ricard |
(1) (11/8 +27%)11/8(+27%) | (1) Bob Bob Ricard 11/8, 5-y-o who displayed promise all 3 starts in bumpers and positive start over hurdles when second in a Wetherby novice (19.7f) in October, inexperience getting the better of him late on. Big player with improvement expected. Solid bumper form; might have won at Wetherby on hurdles debut but for a bad mistake. |
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Theformismighty |
(10) (11/2 +8%)11/2(+8%) | (10) Theformismighty 11/2, Expensive point winner who offered something to work on when fifth in maiden company at Aintree (20f, soft) on Rules debut in October. Yard going much better now and he should improve. Irish point form has worked out well; should improve on Aintree effort. |
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Mahland |
(6) (11/1 -83%)11/1(-83%) | (6) Mahland 11/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam, made frame on Flat, half-sister to smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Ebaziyan and fair hurdler (stayed 2½m) Ebanour. Off mark in points at second attempt in April and would need taking seriously if the market speaks in his favour. British point winner; Nico de Boinville booked; interesting rules debutant. |
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Commodore Miller |
(2) (66/1 -100%)66/1(-100%) | (2) Commodore Miller 66/1, Fair form at his best for Nicky Henderson and was in the process of running well when departing 2 out in a Huntingdon handicap on first start for this yard in January. However, didn't jump well when down the field on last month's C&D return. Never figured in C&D handicap last month; others preferred. |
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Melton Mossy |
(7) (66/1 +0%)66/1(+0%) | (7) Melton Mossy 66/1, Has hinted at ability in a bumper/maiden hurdle but won't be of interest until sent handicapping at a low level. Holds modest claims on form and needs to improve. |
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Pep Talking |
(9) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (9) Pep Talking 100/1, Easily beat sole other finisher second start in points but showed very little in a maiden hurdle at Ascot last month. Point winner; achieved nothing when 100-1 at Ascot on rules debut. |
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No More No |
(8) (150/1 -50%)150/1(-50%) | (8) No More No 150/1, Unplaced completed start in points and has failed to complete both starts under Rules, pulling up at Leicester 24 days ago. Has poor claims on point and hurdles form. |
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BOB BOB RICARD can count himself slightly unfortunate having bumped into a couple of useful prospects on his last two starts and the gelding could gain compensation. Globe Player has proven himself to be a consistent performer and must enter the reckoning. The booking of Nico de Boinville aboard Mel Rowley's point-to-point winner Mahland catches the eye and he is worth a second look on his Rules debut.
HIGH TREASON showed plenty in a brace of bumpers last season and promises to be suited by the much longer trip, so he's selected to make a winning start over hurdles for a bang in-form stable. Bob Bob Ricard shaped promisingly when runner-up on his debut in this sphere at Wetherby and is entitled to improve, with Theformismighty another to consider now that his yard is in much better form.
On bumper/hurdles form BOB BOB RICARD has the best chance. Globe Player is second choice.
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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God's Own Getaway |
(10) (7/2 -27%)7/2(-27%) | (10) God's Own Getaway 7/2, Improving 5-y-o who caught the eye with the ground he made up when third of 13 in novice at this course (19f) on return last month. Promises to do even better now switched to handicaps. Placed in both hurdles starts, latest here; looks the type to make his mark in handicaps. |
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Sporty Jim |
(2) (8/1 +20%)8/1(+20%) | (2) Sporty Jim 8/1, Scored at Perth in April of last year and showed he retains ability (back from 19 months off) when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 26 days ago. Claims if building on that. Has low mileage; may do better with Wetherby reappearance under his belt. |
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Hermes Boy |
(8) (8/1 +50%)8/1(+50%) | (8) Hermes Boy 8/1, Not scored since 2021 and was below par over hurdles and fences last month. Blinkered for first time. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear. |
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Halifax |
(4) (8/1 -33%)8/1(-33%) | (4) Halifax 8/1, Bagged his third success for current yard in 7-runner handicap at Bangor (23f, good) in September and has made the frame both starts since, latterly when second of 9 over same C&D (soft) the following month. Should give another good account. Solid effort (split subsequent winners) at Bangor when last seen ten weeks ago. |
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Land Genie |
(7) (9/2 -13%)9/2(-13%) | (7) Land Genie 9/2, Half-brother to Constitution Hill who made a winning start to his career in Huntingdon bumper last spring. Ran with promise in a couple of novice hurdles this term and remains open to improvement on handicap debut. Half-brother to Constitution Hill; solid record thus far; should do well in handicaps. |
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Mot A Mot |
(5) (9/2 +44%)9/2(+44%) | (5) Mot A Mot 9/2, Made winning start for this yard at Newbury (18.8f) in April of last year but lightly raced since and finished well held, back from 13-month absence, at Exeter recently. Disappointing on a few occasions but won off this mark at Newbury in 2022. |
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Blue Bikini |
(3) (12/1 -20%)12/1(-20%) | (3) Blue Bikini 12/1, Boasts a fine strike rate, winning her fourth handicap over C&D in May. May have needed her return in October but she ran poorly and percentage call is to look elsewhere. 3-6 in handicaps but needs to rebound (form dipped sharply last time). |
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Bataillon |
(6) (14/1 -40%)14/1(-40%) | (6) Bataillon 14/1, Showed fair form when runner-up in a pair of minor events at Toulouse last spring but never landed a blow on UK debut in Ascot novice last month. May do better now sent handicapping, though. May be capable of progress now handicapping; second run for new stable. |
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Chloe's Court |
(9) (14/1 -180%)14/1(-180%) | (9) Chloe's Court 14/1, Multiple winner over hurdles who made winning return at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 34 days ago, driven out. Remains fairly treated and can make presence felt again. Won mares' events the last twice; this looks a tougher assignment. |
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Rathmacknee |
(1) (33/1 -32%)33/1(-32%) | (1) Rathmacknee 33/1, Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. Showed some ability remains on debut for new yard at Uttoxeter in September but below that level since and makes limited appeal. Not particularly solid on 2023 form; forecast slow surface is another negative. |
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Huntingdon bumper winner LAND GENIE has shown plenty in a couple of novice events recently and the gelded son of Flemensfirth could be primed to strike now switched to handicaps. Blue Bikini was never involved over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow in October, but she will appreciate a drop in trip and looks more than capable from an unchanged mark. Hat-trick seeking Chloe's Court and Halifax are also noted.
This can go to GOD'S OWN GETAWAY, who made an encouraging return here last month and likely has more to offer on handicap debut. Land Genie is also a potential improver and is feared most, whilst Exeter-winner Chloe's Court should also go well.
The shortlist comprises the interesting handicap debutants GOD'S OWN GETAWAY, Land Genie and Bataillon.
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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Etalon |
(1) (5/6 +17%)5/6(+17%) | (1) Etalon 5/6, Scored readily over hurdles at Wetherby (2m) before posting a vety good fourth of 16 in Sandown handicap in March. More to come from him now going chasing. Player. Strong form as a novice hurdler and they're evidently keen to get him chasing. |
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Couldbeaweapon |
(4) (7/1 +0%)7/1(+0%) | (4) Couldbeaweapon 7/1, Got off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (2m, heavy) in October and largely held his form well after. Can give another good account now going chasing on his return. Only 1-10 over hurdles and he's 12lb higher than for his sole win; chase debut. |
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Blue Beach |
(3) (9/2 -50%)9/2(-50%) | (3) Blue Beach 9/2, Off the mark over hurdles when landing odds at Huntingdon in February. Advanced her form when second in a well-contested handicap at Newbury next time before not seen to best effect at Huntingdon final start. Makes chase debut (from family of very smart chaser I'msingingtheblues). Considered. Has been running over 2m4f so this is a sharper test now chasing; still respected. |
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Filanderer |
(5) (12/1 +25%)12/1(+25%) | (5) Filanderer 12/1, Warwick bumper winner who hasn't progressed over hurdles, well held in big-field Exeter handicap (16.7f) on his latest start 34 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months but he does need to settle better now sent over fences. Mildly progressive in handicap hurdles until finishing tailed off at Exeter last time. |
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Fiston De Becon |
(2) (15/2 -88%)15/2(-88%) | (2) Fiston De Becon 15/2, Struck at second time of asking for this stable in 2m Wetherby maiden hurdle in January. Comfortably followed up at Market Rasen but disappointed at Chepstow final start. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Dual hurdle winner from four runs for this yard; makes chase debut in stronger company. |
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Rated the best of these over hurdles, ETALON is sure to have been well schooled for his chasing debut and is a strong fancy to make a winning start. Fiston De Becon showed some aptitude for jumping with two hurdle successes at the start of this year and can go well if he adapts to the larger obstacle. Blue Beach looks the pick of the rest, with Nico de Boinville a notable jockey booking.
ETALON appeals as the sort to do well over fences so Dan Skelton's newcomer looks the way to go here. Blue Beach is another with the potential to make his mark in this sphere and can pose the main threat ahead of Couldbeaweapon.
This may go the way of ETALON who held his own in Sandown's always-strong EBF Final on his final start over hurdles.
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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Arclight |
(6) (5/6 -58%)5/6(-58%) | (6) Arclight 5/6, Fairly useful on the Flat and ran to a similar level when winning her first 2 starts over hurdles. Much better over fences, however, again jumping fluently when making it two from two in this sphere in a listed contest at Exeter last time. Obvious claims. 2-2 over fences; Listed winner last time; leading player provided she stays this new trip. |
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Marsh Wren |
(3) (7/2 +30%)7/2(+30%) | (3) Marsh Wren 7/2, Winner of 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last term and hit the ground running over fences when landing a 9-runner handicap (two of these rivals) over C&D on reappearance. Looks the main threat to Arclight. Defied top weight in C&D handicap last month, beating two of these rivals; progressive. |
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Endless Escape |
(1) (11/2 +31%)11/2(+31%) | (1) Endless Escape 11/2, Ex-pointer who enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last season and shaped as if she'd come on for her chasing/seasonal debut behind Arclight at Exeter 24 days ago. No forlorn hope. May resume her progress with Exeter reappearance (behind Arclight) under her belt. |
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Moviddy |
(4) (12/1 +0%)12/1(+0%) | (4) Moviddy 12/1, rish point winner who won twice over hurdles last season and has made an encouraging start in this sphere. Might be outclassed up in grade, however. Strong-finishing third in the C&D event won by Marsh Wren; may need further now. |
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Game On For Glory |
(2) (12/1 -50%)12/1(-50%) | (2) Game On For Glory 12/1, Solid form in bumpers scored over hurdles at Lingfield in December 2021. Understandably needed the run at Wetherby (first appearance for 2 years), then showed plenty of ability remains when second to Marsh Wren over C&D on chasing debut last time. Good second to Marsh Wren, despite making errors, over C&D on debut over fences. |
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Somespring Special |
(5) (40/1 -60%)40/1(-60%) | (5) Somespring Special 40/1, Won twice over hurdles in the spring but made an unpromising start to her chasing career when pulled up at Wincanton on return, possibly amiss (reportedly lost shoe. Others preferred. Form dipped sharply last time; has the worst chance at the weights. |
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ARCLIGHT has readily eclipsed her achievements on the Flat and, having comfortably won a Listed chase at Exeter last month (Endless Escape fifth), the four-year-old is hard to oppose. Already rated superior to her five rivals, this might prove to be a straightforward task for Nicky Henderson's improving filly on these terms. Marsh Wren, who landed a mares novice handicap over C&D 22 days ago (Game On For Glory second, Moviddy third), rates the biggest danger to the selection. Endless Escape is third choice.
ARCLIGHT isn't the biggest but she's shown a real suitability for chasing to this point and she's fancied to maintain her unbeaten record over fences. Marsh Wren could pose the main threat having made a successful reappearance over C&D and Endless Escape can't be fully dismissed.
Arclight isn't a certain stayer over this new trip. MARSH WREN (nap) is a solid alternative. Endless Escape is also in the mix.
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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Art Decco |
(6) (5/2 -25%)5/2(-25%) | (6) Art Decco 5/2, Made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, opening his account at the fourth attempt over fences in handicap at Fontwell (21.6f) in January. Good third on return at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month and looks on a handy mark having been eased 2 lb. Respectable third at Chepstow on seasonal debut; player if building on that effort. |
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Gold Emery |
(2) (5/1 -11%)5/1(-11%) | (2) Gold Emery 5/1, Point/hurdles winner who got better with each run over fences last season, second to a subsequent winner at Uttoxeter final start. Shaped as if needing the run at Ffos Las on return and yard in much better form now. Should go well. Runner-up twice off this mark in the spring; possibly needed his reappearance run. |
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Danilo D'Airy |
(4) (7/1 +35%)7/1(+35%) | (4) Danilo D'Airy 7/1, Much improved to win first 3 starts in handicap chases. Pulled up next 4 starts subsequently but stopped the slide when fifth at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Claims if building on that eased another 3 lb. Signs of a revival on latest outing; scored twice at this course in 2021. |
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Gold Clermont |
(5) (9/2 +18%)9/2(+18%) | (5) Gold Clermont 9/2, Landed back-to-back Plumpton handicaps in March and should have come on for last month's reappearance run over hurdles at Lingfield. In good form over fences in the spring; held off lower hurdles mark on reappearance. |
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Special Acceptance |
(3) (11/4 +0%)11/4(+0%) | (3) Special Acceptance 11/4, Plummeted down the weights and posted best effort for some time when second at Haydock (25.6f, good to firm) in April. Backed that up when filling same spot at Huntingdon on return and must enter calculations. Clear second in last two races, latest at Huntingdon on seasonal debut; in the mix. |
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The Late Legend |
(7) (20/1 +0%)20/1(+0%) | (7) The Late Legend 20/1, Scored over C&D in April of 2022 but he's been out of sorts over hurdles and fences since, including on return. C&D winner in April 2022; form has deteriorated since. |
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SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE posted a solid second on his seasonal bow at Huntingdon last month and a 3lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent the veteran from going one place better in this contest. Art Decco is 2lb lower than his respectable third at Chepstow in November and is unlikely to be far away. Robert Walford's inmate may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Gold Emery.
ART DECCO looks set for a decent season over fences judged on his good third at Chepstow on return. Gold Emery can be expected to leave his reappearance run behind with his yard in much better form, while Special Acceptance is back down in class after his creditable second at Huntingdon on his return.
The low-mileage 7yos ART DECCO and Gold Emery make most appeal, in that order of preference.
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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Unsinkable Molly B |
(6) (3/1 -9%)3/1(-9%) | (6) Unsinkable Molly B 3/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil mare. Second of 13 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft, 4/1) on NH debut, going with enthusiasm. Merits plenty of respect after 8 months off. Promising second in mares' event at Wetherby in March; helps to set the standard. |
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Junker D'allier |
(1) (6/1 -20%)6/1(-20%) | (1) Junker D'allier 6/1, €105,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Beaten only a nose by a better-placed rival when second of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good, 5/4) on NH debut 40 days ago. This is deeper but he's respected. Went close at Ayr last month; something to find on RPRs but is open to progress. |
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Valgrand |
(4) (11/8 +0%)11/8(+0%) | (4) Valgrand 11/8, €35,000 3-y-o, Bathyrhon gelding. Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Showed plenty when second of 15 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) on Rules debut 47 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Good second in Irish point and Cheltenham bumper; looks a winner waiting to happen. |
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Les's Destiny Star |
(3) (11/2 +15%)11/2(+15%) | (3) Les's Destiny Star 11/2, €150,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h79), point winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 2¾m) American Mike out of useful staying chaser American Jennie. Has to be respected for yard with decent record in sphere. 150,000euros 3yo; nicely bred; yard won this race with smart sorts in 2014 and 2015. |
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Juventus De Brion |
(2) (16/1 -60%)16/1(-60%) | (2) Juventus De Brion 16/1, £64,000 3-y-o, Creachadoir gelding. Half-brother to 13f bumper winner in France Effix de Brion. 1 of 3 runners for the yard. £64,000 3yo; bred to do well in bumpers; one of three runners for Dan Skelton. |
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Jacksbar |
(5) (25/1 -108%)25/1(-108%) | (5) Jacksbar 25/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (c81/h108), maiden over hurdles/fences (stayed 23f), closely related to unreliable but useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 33f) Milansbar. Plenty of stamina in her pedigree and market check advised for top yard. First foal of a well-related maiden; market instructive with stable running three. |
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VALGRAND was far from disgraced on his Rules debut when second in a Cheltenham bumper in October and a similar level of performance may suffice. Unsinkable Molly B offered plenty to work with when runner-up on her debut at Wetherby in March and the five-year-old is likely to be in the mix again, with Junker D'allier another who looks capable of winning in this sphere.
VALGRAND showed plenty of ability when runner-up at Cheltenham and he's fancied to go one better in this decent contest. Unsinkable Molly B and Junker d'Allier also filled the same position on their debuts and have to be respected, with preference between the pair for Jonjo O'Neill's mare.
The percentage call goes to VALGRAND, ahead of Unsinkable Molly B. Les's Destiny Star looks best of the newcomers.
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