Wetherby Races & Results Tomform Saturday 1st February 2025
There were 44 Races on Saturday 1st February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 1st February 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Magical Annie 9/2, Made a winning start in bumpers in 16-runner event at Galway in October 2023. Failed to match that form in 2 runs for Ben Pauling but offered something to work switched to hurdling following a breathing operation when fourth in a C&D novice in November. Likely to improve. Encouraging fourth over C&D on hurdling debut but she needs a major step forward here.
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2nd (2) (2/3 +59%) Metkayina
0.666667
2/3(+59%)
(2) Metkayina 2/3, Progressive in bumpers and built on an encouraging hurdles debut when winning a 6-runner novice at Lingfield (16f, soft, 10/3) in December, kept up to work. Not disgraced in better company at Taunton subsequently and has leading claims under a penalty. Not beaten far in Listed race at Taunton and just about sets the standard on that form.
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3rd (3) (17/2 +6%) Anariza
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(3) Anariza 17/2, Easy winner sole start in point bumpers and offered something to work on under an exaggerated waiting ride when fourth in 10-runner bumper at Aintree on Rules debut 8 months ago. Could well build on that now switching to hurdles. Easy win in point bumper in first of her two runs; market informative on hurdling debut.
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4th (1) (3/1 -20%) Kelya Wood
3
3/1(-20%)
(1) Kelya Wood 3/1, Held every chance when falling last sole start in Irish points and, fitted with a hood, made the most of an uncontested lead on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter. No match for a good prospect in a listed race at Haydock since but it would be dangerous to assume she's shown all she can as a hurdler. Bolted up on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter before her second in a Listed race; key player.
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5th (4) (80/1 -220%) Madame Bluebelle
80
80/1(-220%)
(4) Madame Bluebelle 80/1, Bumper efforts certainly not devoid of promise but needs a good chunk of improvement now switching to hurdles. Has fair standard to aim at on hurdling debut and she's probably a longer-term prospect.
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6th (8) (200/1 -100%) Stellarmasterpiece
200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Stellarmasterpiece 200/1, Modest on Flat (stays 1½m), successful in handicap at Catterick in May on second UK start. In rear when falling on hurdles debut and went with no promise when pulled up over C&D last time. Failed to complete in both hurdle runs including a pulled-up effort over C&D in December.
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|PU| (7) (22/1 -214%) Pate Mollee
22
22/1(-214%)
(7) Pate Mollee 22/1, Fair form over hurdles in France (claimed from David Cottin for €10,556). Could have more to offer for new connections. Went close in French claiming hurdle latest; market should guide on British/ stable debut.
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|PU| (6) (150/1 -50%) Nanny Daisy
150
150/1(-50%)
(6) Nanny Daisy 150/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Califet mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Mega Yeats. Well held in a Southwell bumper on debut in December and type to flourish at a later stage. Always in rear in a Southwell bumper and can only be watched on this switch to hurdling.
12:30 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although KELYA WOOD was a shade fortunate to be left in second at the last in a Listed event at Haydock most recently, the daughter of Al Namix had set a good tempo until that point and appeals strongly with the drop back to 2m a key factor. Metkayina has a similar profile to the selection and rates the chief threat. French import Pate Mollee is another intriguing option on her debut for Alan King.
METKAYINA, a progressive mare in bumpers last season, lowered the colours of the promising Diva Luna at Lingfield prior to running creditably in better company at Taunton, so she looks up to defying a penalty back in calmer waters. Kelya Wood is another previous winner who quite possibly hasn't shown all she can as a hurdler, while Magical Annie is entitled to build on a considerate first experience in this sphere over C&D.
Metkayina and KELYA WOOD both ran respectably in Listed events in December and the marginal vote goes to the latter.
(9) Jumper Madrik 3/1, Didn't offer much in novice/maiden hurdles, but sent chasing he left those efforts behind when winning 9-runner handicap at Leicester (20.1f, soft) in December, keeping on well. Major player with further progress to come. Major improvement upped to 2m4f when scoring on chase debut at Leicester; respected up 8lb.
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2nd (10) (18/1 -13%) Time Was
18
18/1(-13%)
(10) Time Was 18/1, Winning pointer but down the field in an Irish hunter chase on Rules debut. Has shown a bit more over hurdles for current yard, making the frame in handicaps on her last 2 starts without finding as much as she'd promised. More needed back over fences. In fair form in hurdle handicaps; dangerous if she can find something extra on chase debut.
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3rd (5) (4/1 -14%) Empty Nest
4
4/1(-14%)
(5) Empty Nest 4/1, In first-time tongue tie, off the mark at this C&D (soft) on Boxing Day and again ran well when second at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Going through a good spell and he can make his presence felt once more. Emphatic win over C&D on Boxing Day and he went close at Newcastle latest; big player.
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4th (4) (9/2 +44%) So Many Roads
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(4) So Many Roads 9/2, Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Ayr in early-2023 but didn't manage to kick on last season. However, after 11 months off (had wind op) he ran creditably when third of 18 back at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 30 days ago. One to consider as he goes chasing. Placed off this mark on last hurdle run; dangerous if he takes to this new discipline.
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5th (1) (11/1 +0%) Ileny Royale
11
11/1(+0%)
(1) Ileny Royale 11/1, Placed twice from 4 starts over hurdles in France and has shown improved form over fences this season, in reapplied tongue tie when getting off the mark in handicap at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) in November. Lesser effort at Exeter last time but he's not ruled out. Won at Ffos Las in November but he was pulled up at Exeter next time; needs to bounce back.
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6th (11) (22/1 +45%) Thatsy
22
22/1(+45%)
(11) Thatsy 22/1, Twenty-four runs since last win in 2019 and made little impact on return from 18 month off when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (heavy) in December. Has fallen further in the weights but others still preferred. Veteran who is 0-20 over fences and was well held over C&D on his recent comeback.
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7th (3) (18/1 -80%) Diamond Mix
18
18/1(-80%)
(3) Diamond Mix 18/1, Hinted at ability on bumper debut and made the frame in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) on first start over hurdles. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, so he needs to get back on track as he makes handicap/chase debut. Lightly raced 6yo but he needs a transformation on his handicap/chase debut.
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8th (8) (13/2 -18%) Nedzor
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(8) Nedzor 13/2, Runner-up in a point and has shown promise over hurdles, again shaping as if he'll be suited by further when third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) on New Year's Day. One to note over this longer distance on chase debut. Unexposed 6yo and he could find more upped to this trip on chase debut; in the mix.
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9th (6) (12/1 +14%) Tenbobeachway
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Tenbobeachway 12/1, Shaped like a stayer sole outing in bumpers but steadily went the right way in 3 starts over hurdles, fifth of 10 in novice at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) when last seen in January 2023. Has lengthy absence to overcome on handicap/chase debut. Back from long absence but he needs checking in market on handicap/chase debut.
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|U| (7) (10/3 +44%) Hawkseye View
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(7) Hawkseye View 10/3, Point winner who showed improved form on third start in handicap chases when runner-up at Newcastle in November. Let down by his jumping when well held at this C&D (soft) last time, but it remains early days for him in this sphere so he could bounce back. Close second at Newcastle in November but was tailed off behind Empty Nest over C&D latest.
13:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JUMPER MADRIK readily eclipsed what he had shown over hurdles to emerge as the comfortable winner of a similar race on his chasing debut at Leicester in December. His jumping got better the further he went that day and he is a likely candidate to kick on. So Many Roads is another open to progression on just his second start after wind surgery. Empty Nest and Nedzor are others with solid chances.
Upped in trip, JUMPER MADRIK proved a different proposition sent chasing for his handicap debut when winning at Leicester last time, well on top at the finish, and he is taken to score again now that he's up and running. Empty Nest has taken a step forward with a tongue tie added on his last 2 starts and is respected, with Hawkseye View also considered.
The vote goes to EMPTY NEST who has been as good as ever recently, including with an emphatic win over C&D on his penultimate run.
(8) Lud'or 5/4, French recruit who has shown fairly useful form when placed in a trio of maiden hurdles this winter, coming in second of 11 at Ffos Las (2m) three weeks ago. The clear form pick. Bumped into a good horse in his latest maiden and breakthrough win is very imminent.
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2nd (13) (10/1 -67%) Skuna Bay
10
10/1(-67%)
(13) Skuna Bay 10/1, Place in points and in the frame in maiden hurdles at Carlise and Bangor (19.6f, heavy) this winter. One for the shortlist. Beginning to look vulnerable in races of this nature and perhaps placed again.
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3rd (6) (3/1 +14%) Followcato
3
3/1(+14%)
(6) Followcato 3/1, Went backwards from his hurdling debut Aintree fourth when only fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Worth another chance for good yard though. Bit disappointing at Ascot but the form of his Aintree fourth puts him right in the mix.
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4th (12) (11/1 -57%) Pragnell
11
11/1(-57%)
(12) Pragnell 11/1, £65,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler West Away. Dam bumper winner. Won sole start in points (Mar 2023) and interesting to see what the market makes of him. Won a very modest British point in March 2023 but later recruited for £65,000.
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5th (7) (22/1 -57%) Jacques Clouseau
22
22/1(-57%)
(7) Jacques Clouseau 22/1, Notnowcato gelding. Won sole start in points in April and showing promise in fifth when fell last on his hurdling bow in 2m5f Warwick novice. Tongue tied with better still to come. British point winner; on the retreat when taking a late fall over 2m5f at Warwick.
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6th (14) (33/1 -65%) Isabel De Clare
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33/1(-65%)
(14) Isabel De Clare 33/1, Failed to build on hurdling promise when fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft, 11/1) 16 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Best run was her staying-on fifth over C&D two runs back; considered each-way.
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7th (1) (125/1 -89%) A Great Excuse
125
125/1(-89%)
(1) A Great Excuse 125/1, 300/1, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Up in trip with lots more needed. Shaped better in a maiden last time but he was some way behind Lud'or.
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8th (5) (16/1 -33%) Caughtinyourtrance
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Caughtinyourtrance 16/1, Winning Irish pointer and made a promising start when placed in pair of bumpers last spring. Off 8 months before only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) on hurdles bow 52 days ago but remains with potential with cheekpieces on for 1st time. Irish point winner and twice third in bumpers; never gave his running on hurdle debut.
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9th (3) (28/1 -75%) Bells Of Ufford
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28/1(-75%)
(3) Bells Of Ufford 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 17/2) on hurdles bow 47 days ago. Needs to build on it over this longer distance. 5yo with ability but may need handicaps and there are some stamina doubts at this trip.
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10th (2) (80/1 -300%) Auchinlek
80
80/1(-300%)
(2) Auchinlek 80/1, Seventh of 14 in bumper at Ayr (16f, heavy, 15/2) on NH debut 26 days ago. Makes hurdles debut up in trip. Nice pedigree but needed to show more in an Ayr bumper to be seriously considered.
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11th (10) (100/1 -52%) Nube De Trueno
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100/1(-52%)
(10) Nube De Trueno 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 49 days ago. In good hands but lots more is required. In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly.
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12th (4) (125/1 -25%) Caramelo Rapido
125
125/1(-25%)
(4) Caramelo Rapido 125/1, Twice-raced maiden and first run since leaving Max Young when sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft, 50/1) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Big step forward is required. 50-1 for stable/hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m2f) and never counted.
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13th (11) (125/1 -279%) Old But Gold
125
125/1(-279%)
(11) Old But Gold 125/1, Had wind op before coming in last of 12 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft, 8/1) on NH debut 48 days ago. Second in an Irish point; perhaps failed to do himself justice on hurdling debut.
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|PU| (9) (200/1 -100%) Mythical
200
200/1(-100%)
(9) Mythical 200/1, Modest Flat winner who came in only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle (125/1) at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 36 days ago. Up in trip. He dropped out to be tailed off when 125-1 for last month's hurdling debut.
13:33 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A field of this size should contain at least a handful of improvers and support in the betting for the likes of Bells Of Ufford, Skuna Bay and Rules debutant Pragnell would need to be taken seriously. However, the Tom Symonds-trained LUD'OR has shown stacks of promise in three starts over hurdles since recruited from France and he can put that experience to good use with the trip and ground not expected to be an issue.
A few of these bring potential but Tom Symonds' French recruit LUD'OR possesses much the best form so is taken to open his account after three good placed efforts for his current yard. Hurdling-newcomer and winning-pointer Pragnell could emerge as the main danger and is worth a market check with the likes of Skuna Bay, Followcato and Jacques Clouseau all worthy of consideration too.
This looks a very good opportunity for LUD'OR who ran into a very promising horse last time.
(1) Real Stone 28/1, No show on Southwell return in December but won second time up last season and he lines up here operating just 2 lb above his last winning mark. Not out of things. Useful on his day but has mixed record last season and was pulled up on reappearance run.
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2nd (3) (9/1 -50%) Bashers Reflection
9
9/1(-50%)
(3) Bashers Reflection 9/1, Improved hurdler last season and matched that level on second chase try when third at Chepstow (19.5f) in November. Shaped much better than margin of defeat suggests when third at Fakenham (21.2f) 6 weeks ago and undergone a wind operation ahead of this. Not dismissed. Not entirely convincing over fences this season but his Chepstow third was a good effort.
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3rd (8) (2/1 +73%) Art Of Diplomacy
2
2/1(+73%)
(8) Art Of Diplomacy 2/1, Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland, leaving that stable after taking a seller here (19.7f) last March. Bright start for present connections, including over fences, the drop back to 2m not in his favour when third at Ffos Las (2m) 18 days ago. This more suitable. In the frame all three starts since bought out of a seller, the last twice over fences.
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4th (11) (22/1 -83%) Ladronne
22
22/1(-83%)
(11) Ladronne 22/1, C&D winner but he came in last of 4 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) when last seen 74 days ago, albeit possibly finding the test on the sharp side nowadays. Assessor has given him a chance but worth noting each of his last 2 victories have come at 3m+. Lurks on a dangerous mark but looks out of sorts when last seen in the autumn.
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5th (2) (16/1 +68%) Do Your Job
16
16/1(+68%)
(2) Do Your Job 16/1, Veteran chaser who made final start for Lucinda Russell a winning one over C&D 13 months ago. Eased in weights having essentially disappointed for present stable but he could be sharper for his latest midfield Windsor effort that came after a break. C&D winner on Boxing Day 2023 but largely disappointing for current stable.
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6th (10) (16/1 -60%) Hello Judge
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16/1(-60%)
(10) Hello Judge 16/1, Successful 3 times over the larger obstacles last season and made a positive return when fourth at Hexham. Went backwards from that at Ayr next time but he's been given a break since. Three chase wins in 2023-24 season but absent since below-par run in November.
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7th (4) (10/1 +0%) Glory And Honour
10
10/1(+0%)
(4) Glory And Honour 10/1, Versatile sort who resumed winning ways on Flat at Pontefract (18f) in October and capitalised on sliding chase mark under a more positive ride than usual at Newcastle (20f) a month later. Well beaten second of 3 in handicap over C&D since, though. Not quite at best this season but managed a win two starts ago; no surprise if he features.
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8th (12) (33/1 +0%) Nine Nine Nine
33
33/1(+0%)
(12) Nine Nine Nine 33/1, Won twice at Leicester last season and showed benefit of reappearance run in finishing placed on each of his last 2 starts at that venue/Haydock. However, more on his plate operating from long way out of the weights up in class. Ran well when third at Haydock recently but is even further out of the weights here.
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9th (5) (9/4 +18%) No No Tango
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(5) No No Tango 9/4, Hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons but impressive when making light of a 13-month absence when successful on stable debut at Wincanton (20f) in December. Jumping let him down when falling at Haydock 2 weeks ago but well worth another chance judged on manner of his previous display. Fell last month but can still build upon his winning seasonal/stable debut in December.
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|U| (7) (14/1 -133%) Gallic Geordie
14
14/1(-133%)
(7) Gallic Geordie 14/1, Veteran C&D winner who bagged a second victory at this track last November. Very lightly raced since but confirmed himself no back number after 11 months off when third of 6 in veterans' handicap chase at Lingfield in December. Respected with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Long in the tooth now but ran pretty well in December, after a layoff; new headgear today.
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10th (9) (25/1 -108%) Cornerstone Lad
25
25/1(-108%)
(9) Cornerstone Lad 25/1, Course winner who arrives on a long losing run but mark reflects that and he signed off last term with a creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20f) in April. Claims of making frame again if fully tuned up back from 9 months off. Cheekpieces replace blinkers. Makes belated seasonal debut from a tempting mark but younger rivals appeal more.
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|PU| (6) (15/2 +12%) Imaginary Dragon
7.5
15/2(+12%)
(6) Imaginary Dragon 15/2, Fair hurdles winner (at 22.7f) who took time to warm to his task but still stepped up on his chase debut effort when second of 4 in novices' handicap at Ayr (16.5f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Step back up in trip promises to suit now and he could yet have more to offer. No threat to winner when second of four last month but still unexposed over fences.
14:08 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
An open event in which only a tentative vote can go to IMAGINARY DRAGON. Pulled up on his chasing debut in December, Lucinda Russell's gelding then chased home a progressive rival over an extended 2m at Ayr and with the step up in trip promising to suit, it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Recent wind surgery could work the oracle for Bashers Reflection and Hello Judge is another to consider.
NO NO TANGO was a mid-race faller following a couple of early errors at Haydock 2 weeks ago, yet he'd previously been most impressive (including with his jumping) when scoring on debut for the Harry Derham yard at Wincanton a month earlier. He's well worth another chance to get back on the up. Imaginary Dragon, Bashers Reflection and Hello Judge are others to consider. Veteran Gallic Geordie isn't dismissed lightly, either.
Harry Derham's NO NO TANGO made all fairly comfortably on his seasonal/stable debut and can progress again.
(6) Mr Bramley 3/2, Progressive in bumpers and similar story over hurdles, 3 wins from 5 starts in this sphere, including over C&D. Solid effort behind two decent types at Newbury (20.5f) having kicked on plenty soon enough. Leading contender back at the scene of his latest victory. Good C&D winner on seasonal debut and subsequent Newbury third was perfectly respectable.
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2nd (5) (12/1 +14%) Bowling Buddy
12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Bowling Buddy 12/1, Winning Irish pointer and progressive over hurdles for Olly Murphy, landing hat-trick in a novice at Wetherby in October last year. Picked up for £58,000 by new connections and made a solid start when third of 8 at Doncaster (19.4f), shaping like a stayer. Place claims in first time tongue-tie. Low-mileage 7yo; won three in a row in summer/autumn, then was placed on stable debut.
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3rd (1) (10/1 +80%) Joyeux Machin
10
10/1(+80%)
(1) Joyeux Machin 10/1, Useful for Paul Nolan in Ireland but struggled in varied events in 2024. Easy to back and never figured on stable debut and out of his depth in a Grade 2 last-time. Up in trip for return to handicaps and a victory doesn't look imminent at present, unless market suggests otherwise. Not disgraced in Cheltenham Grade 2 last week but current ability remains tricky to gauge.
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4th (17) (15/2 +53%) North Parade
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(17) North Parade 15/2, A three-time 2m4f scorer at Newcastle last term and has run with credit this season when second here (21.3f, soft) in December. Struggled in a stronger race last time and produced his worst round of jumping for a while. Needs to bounce back from that but has ran well on his last two visits here. Close second here on Boxing Day but well held since; can't be relied upon heavily.
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5th (10) (15/2 -15%) Hazy Glen
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(10) Hazy Glen 15/2, Promise in maiden/novice hurdles last season and improved to make a winning handicap debut/reappearance at Haydock (19f soft) in December. Raised 5 lb for that but it may have been the added emphasis on stamina that was his undoing last time (fifth of 10, 24.3f). Looks a player back down in trip. Won handicap debut in December (2m3f) and ran okay over 2m last month; still low mileage.
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6th (15) (16/1 +20%) Magic Wave
16
16/1(+20%)
(15) Magic Wave 16/1, Overcame 12-month absence when landing the odds in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f) in November. Hasn't been able to build on that but has been well-supported in the market the last twice, disappointing on both occasions, latest on better ground. Return to more testing conditions may help on comeback. Absent since down-the-field finish in Kelso handicap last May; not the most obvious answer.
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7th (8) (14/1 -17%) Foster'sisland
14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Foster'sisland 14/1, Winless last season but signed off with a good third in the spring. Hit and miss this season, ran well here when fourth on penultimate start but below form when last seen finishing fifth of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft, 11/2) 12 days ago. Each-way claims if on a going day. Good second over C&D in November but not in the same form again since.
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8th (13) (80/1 -264%) Ashington
80
80/1(-264%)
(13) Ashington 80/1, Winner over hurdles at Kelso in September but poor runs over hurdles and on the Flat since (finished last at Newcastle 9 days ago). Capable on a going day but needs a resurgence on the back of most recent efforts. Dual hurdle winner last summer; good ground suits best; ran poorly on AW last week.
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9th (12) (11/1 +50%) Nordic Tiger
11
11/1(+50%)
(12) Nordic Tiger 11/1, Successful 3 times last season and ran right up to form when fourth in 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good) on return. Below-par in more testing conditions latest on the back of a 7-week break and he should improve on that effort today. Failed to build upon encouraging seasonal debut when safely held at Haydock last month.
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10th (16) (28/1 -75%) Goldwyn
28
28/1(-75%)
(16) Goldwyn 28/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles while displaying the odd quirk. Didn't take to chasing when pulled-up in November and he should be much more competitive back over the smaller obstacles. Lightly raced for his age but needs to bounce back from a disappointing chase debut.
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11th (9) (12/1 +14%) Sayadam
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Sayadam 12/1, Three-time hurdles winner and finished 2023 with two decent efforts over 3m when trained by Kim Bailey. Off the track since and returns back down in distance following wind surgery. Has run well fresh but others preferred, unless market confidence is significant on debut for new yard. Well handicapped on form shown for Kim Bailey; makes stable debut after long absence.
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12th (4) (20/1 -186%) Blenkinsop
20
20/1(-186%)
(4) Blenkinsop 20/1, Progressive in handicaps in 2022, still looking well ahead of his mark when completing the 4-timer at Newbury (20.5f, soft) in December of that year. Not disgraced in graded company when last seen in April 2023, but not been seen since. Market should reveal what's expected after 21-month absence. Made excellent progress in 2022-23 season but has fitness to prove after long layoff.
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13th (11) (18/1 -80%) Rich Spirit
18
18/1(-80%)
(11) Rich Spirit 18/1, Has some fairly useful winning hurdles form to his name but has failed to complete on 4 of his last 5 starts (hurdles and fences). Returns to smaller obstacles today and could outrun his odds if recent falls haven't dented his confidence. Chasing has not gone to plan this season; now back over hurdles with a point to prove.
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14th (7) (20/1 0%) Rafferty's Return
20
20/1(0%)
(7) Rafferty's Return 20/1, C&D winner landed a pair of handicap hurdles in early 2024. Disappointing start to this season, latest when well-beaten sixth of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft, 10/1) 12 days ago. Something to prove at present. Back on a workable mark but yet to strike form after three runs this season.
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15th (2) (40/1 -21%) Cormier
40
40/1(-21%)
(2) Cormier 40/1, Tough sort who scored 3 times over hurdles for this yard in 2022 and ran respectably when last seen on the Flat in the summer of 2023. Off 18 months now and likely to need this, unless betting tells a different story. Well handicapped on old hurdle form but absent since two below-par Flat runs in July 2023.
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16th (3) (22/1 -57%) Monviel
22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Monviel 22/1, Back to something like his best over hurdles for this yard last season. However struggled in two starts this campaign, well-beaten at Sandown (19.8f) in November (reported to have bled) and finished last at Taunton (19f) two weeks ago. Bounce back called for. Good claims if judged on last spring's form but arrives here with quite a bit to prove.
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17th (14) (28/1 -250%) Singapore Trip
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(14) Singapore Trip 28/1, Returned to the pick of his French form to open his account on British soil in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f) in May, always holding on. Poor round of jumping put paid to his chances on his comeback run at this venue. No surprise to see him leave that effort well behind him here. Safely held over C&D three months ago but booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye today.
14:43 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BOWLING BUDDY completed his hat-trick over this C&D before running with credit in third at Doncaster in November, and there are reasons to be hopeful on his return. The seven-year-old will have no issue with a return to this venue while forecast ground conditions are also a positive, and Joshua Thompson's 7lb claim is no bad thing either. Mr Bramley performed well at Newbury in December and is the main threat, ahead of Foster'sisland.
A typically competitive Saturday handicap hurdle, but Mr Bramley appeals the most following his creditable third in a stronger race than this at Newbury, having been sent for home plenty soon enough. Hazy Glen had his stamina stretched over 3 miles and he's a player back down in trip, along with Foster'sisland who has run well on his last two visits to this venue.
C&D winner MR BRAMLEY (nap) returns here after a good third in a warm race at Newbury over Christmas and may still have more to offer.
(1) Jet Plane 1/1, Fairly useful chaser. 20/1, fair seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Holds excellent form claims in these much calmer waters though. His third to Jagwar here in October makes for seriously good reading at this level.
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2nd (5) (33/1 -175%) Irascible
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(5) Irascible 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Sixth of 10 in minor event chase at Dieppe (19.4f) 9 months ago for Sophie Leech. A subsequent third in a point. No forlorn hope. Formerly useful but a better hurdler than chaser; latest third in points was remote.
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3rd (4) (8/1 -14%) Ask A Honey Bee
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(4) Ask A Honey Bee 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser. 7/2, below-par fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f) on his final run for Fergal O'Brien. Third in a point since so possibilities. Useful under rules and respectable third on his belated return to the pointing scene.
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|F| (9) (9/2 +0%) Wild Romance
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(9) Wild Romance 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles but pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) in April, 2023, on her final run for Dan Skelton. A mulitple winning pointer since though so she's very much one to consider. Running well in points and less to prove than a few of these from a wellbeing perspective.
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|U| (8) (125/1 -25%) Tanora
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(8) Tanora 125/1, Poor chaser whoo came in a remote third of 7 in hunter chase at Cartmel (21.2f) 20 months ago. Fifth in a point recently but faces an uphill task. Only 2-10 in points and has a basement handicap mark under rules; opposable.
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|PU| (3) (7/2 +30%) Another Furlough
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(3) Another Furlough 7/2, 9/2 and hooded tongue strap on, staying on into the frame when fell 2 out in hunter chase at Cheltenham (26f, heavy) on NH debut 9 months ago. Since won a point so he's one to consider. Very capable pointer and in contention when falling in a Cheltenham hunter chase last May.
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|PU| (6) (9/1 +73%) Socks Off
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(6) Socks Off 9/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 11/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, heavy) 56 days ago. Up in trip and not ruled out. Has been coming up shy in fairly low-grade handicap chases this winter.
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15:15 Wetherby Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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A chance can be taken on JERRYSBACK, who landed a similar event at Hexham last April before finding one too strong at Cartmel the following month. The 13-year-old, a six-time winner under Rules, should be raring to go following a spin in the pointing sphere and he could have too much for Jet Plane, who ought to hold every chance judged on official ratings. Irascible heads the remainder.
Dan Skelton's JET PLANE has much less on his plate than when seventh at Kempton last time so is fancied to resume winning ways. Former stablemate Wild Romance comes here on the back of pointing success so could prove the chief threat, although Ask A Honey Bee and Jerrysback could also have a say in this hunter chase.
The best piece of recent form easily belongs to JET PLANE who only in October finished close up here behind the smart Jagwar.
(9) Bay Empress 16/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Mahler mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Warm In Gorey. Dam, fair hurdler (21f-2¾m winner, stayed 3m), sister to useful staying hurdler Kris Spin. Stable has some success in bumpers but this newcomer could be a longer-term prospect.
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2nd (4) (1/1 +43%) Little Ledgend
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(4) Little Ledgend 1/1, £46,000 buy fourth on his sole start in a point, easy to back on bumper debut at Ascot in November but showed plenty, just lacking a turn of foot late on. Should improve and leading claims. Promising third on rules debut at Ascot and he sets the standard on that form.
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3rd (2) (20/1 +39%) Castanea Breeze
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(2) Castanea Breeze 20/1, €14,000 half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Sporting Mike. 14/1, looked one for the longer term in Huntingdon bumper last month. Well held on Huntingdon debut last month and he needs plenty of improvement.
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4th (5) (9/4 +18%) Ned Hill
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(5) Ned Hill 9/4, €170,000 buy and has a good jumps pedigree for a yard that does well in this sphere, but early breathing operation/fitting of tongue tie raises slight concern. 170,000euros 3yo; represents in-form yard and he needs a close look on debut.
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5th (1) (13/2 +19%) Barry Fife
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(1) Barry Fife 13/2, £25,000 buy, placed both starts in Irish points, runner-up last time (May 2024). Went close in his second Irish point last spring; needs checking in market on rules debut.
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6th (10) (18/1 +45%) Senor Cortez
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(10) Senor Cortez 18/1, 9,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Stars gelding. Dam 1¼m-1¾m winner. Out of 1m6f Listed winner; rare bumper runner for yard and market should guide.
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7th (8) (11/1 +0%) Western Mount
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(8) Western Mount 11/1, £24,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Dam ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 19f) Grumeti. This looks a tough enough starting point and is best watched unless market is persuasive.
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8th (6) (125/1 -25%) Neptune House
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(6) Neptune House 125/1, Out of a 2m-25f chase winner and well beaten in Southwell bumper for Camilla Poulton in May. Tailed off at Southwell last spring and can only be watched on return for new yard.
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9th (3) (33/1 0%) He's A Ripper
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(3) He's A Ripper 33/1, Third sole start in point bumpers (Dec 15). Hooded. Pedigree suggests he'll need more time and obstacles. Only third of six when odds-on for a point bumper; hood is now added on rules debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The Fergal O'Brien yard has been in fine form recently and he saddles an interesting newcomer in the shape of NED HILL. Bought for 170,000 euros as a three-year-old in Ireland, the dam is a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Solness and he gets the vote to make a winning debut. Little Ledgend has to be a threat based on his Ascot third in November, while Wandering Ego and Barry Fife complete the shortlist.
LITTLE LEDGEND made a bright start in bumpers at Ascot in November and could be the way to go with improvement very much possible. Stablemate Wandering Ego is fancied to feature, while Ned Hill might be the pick of the newcomers.
Olly Murphy has two interesting contenders in Wandering Ego and LITTLE LEDGEND, with slight preference for the latter.
(4) Mossy Fen Road 6/5, €75,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/high-class chaser Fury Road and unbeaten bumper winner/useful hurdler Monbeg Worldwide. Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Likely type for an excellent yard. Irish point winner who has a smart pedigree and brings potential to rules debut.
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2nd (5) (5/4 +33%) Orderoftheday
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(5) Orderoftheday 5/4, £125,000 Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser I'm All You Need and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Minella Tara. Point winner and produced a promising first effort under Rules at Market Rasen (13/2) 8 weeks ago. Clear chance. Irish point winner; close second at Market Rasen for new stable; in the mix.
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3rd (8) (50/1 -25%) Celtic Queen
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(8) Celtic Queen 50/1, Promising second of 6 at Hereford on debut but easy to back and well held having taken keen hold at Lingfield a month on. Tongue tie on now. Fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt improvement.
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4th (9) (28/1 -133%) Vienna Pearl
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28/1(-133%)
(9) Vienna Pearl 28/1, Big prices in bumpers, achieving more when held in third over C&D in November. Looks ready for jumps/further already. Placed over C&D last time but others have stronger claims.
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5th (6) (12/1 -118%) Parish Quiz
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12/1(-118%)
(6) Parish Quiz 12/1, Lightly-raced winner in points, after which he fetched 6 figures, was well backed and offered something to work on at Ayr (7/2) 4 weeks ago. Should improve. Irish point winner; made the frame at Ayr for new yard; open to progress.
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6th (1) (28/1 -211%) Garrantemple
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28/1(-211%)
(1) Garrantemple 28/1, €27,000 buy closely related to fair hurdler Oscarsman, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper/21f hurdle winner Way Back Then. Second in a point and worth a look. Second in Irish point; sold for 27,000euros since; hard to gauge; check the betting.
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7th (7) (50/1 -25%) Whateverwilldo
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50/1(-25%)
(7) Whateverwilldo 50/1, Forever Now gelding. Dam of little account, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful but temperamental chaser (stayed 3¼m) Ask The Weatherman. Newcomer; yard is only 1-20 in bumpers; best watched.
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8th (3) (9/1 -38%) Misteroddsocks
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(3) Misteroddsocks 9/1, €125,000 Walk In The Park gelding from the family of smart hurdler/top-class chaser Bellshill. Free both starts 8 months apart but saw it out quite well having been prominent for a long way at Hereford on return in a hood 7 weeks ago. Could figure from the front again. Placed at Hereford last time and could take another step forward; nicely bred.
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9th (2) (100/1 0%) He's A Diamond
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(2) He's A Diamond 100/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points but finished well beaten in Market Rasen bumper 8 weeks ago. Trailed home last on rules debut; opposed.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MOSSY FEN ROAD ticks plenty of boxes ahead of his Rules debut given the five-year-old has won a point-to-point and is closely related to smart individuals, including Fury Road. Orderoftheday went close at Market Rasen in December and enters calculations once again. Misteroddsocks is a player based on his third at Hereford, having stepped forward from his first appearance at Uttoxeter, while Garrantemple is another to consider.
MOSSY FEN ROAD makes plenty of appeal on paper, a costly point winner who has been given time, and he gets the vote before market clues. Orderoftheday and Misteroddsocks are dangers.
Interesting rules debutant MOSSY FEN ROAD is first choice, ahead of Orderoftheday who looks a big player on bumper form.
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