There were 33 Races on Thursday 29th February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Taunton, 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.
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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(5)  (8/15 +65%)Magical King |
8/15(+65%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Magical King 8/15, Fairly useful and consistent maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. The form choice back in maiden company. 0-5 over hurdles but strong form in today's context and he's a leading candidate. |
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(2)  (9/4 -29%)Willsburg |
9/4(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Willsburg 9/4, Progressive sort who got off the mark in this sphere in 8-runner novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 28 days ago, staying on well. Cheekpieces on 1st time and well in the mix with more improvement on the cards. Won at Ffos Las four weeks ago and the first-time cheekpieces could help with his jumping. |
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(1)  (13/2 -63%)Tommy Time |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tommy Time 13/2, Irish bumper winner who matched that form at the second time of asking for new yard when runner-up under a penalty at Sedgefield in October. Failed to build on that when fourth of 7 in conditions event here (16f, heavy) 103 days ago but remains with potential up in trip after a wind op. Sedgefield winner; beaten here since but pedigree suggests the step up in trip will suit. |
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(4)  (18/1 -80%)Brother Boris |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Brother Boris 18/1, Fifth of 11 in bumper (17/2) at this course on debut 26 days ago. Goes hurdling stepped up in trip now and he's no forlorn hope. Merely fifth here on sole bumper start but not ruled out now up in trip on hurdle debut. |
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(8)  (66/1 -100%)Para Handy |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Para Handy 66/1, 18/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at this course (16f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. Makes hurdles debut stepped up in trip. Possibilities. Well beaten on debut in bumper here four weeks ago and may be best watched now hurdling. |
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(6)  (100/1 -400%)Red Sam |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Red Sam 100/1, 10/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) on debut 30 days ago. Lots more is required. There's potential in his pedigree but he was pulled up on debut at Newcastle in January. |
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(3)  (125/1 -525%)Black Bart |
125/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Black Bart 125/1, Cloudings gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Texas Jack. Market can prove a good guide. 10,000euros yearling; market check advised on debut but may be one for further down line. |
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(7)  (150/1 -200%)Zuul |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Zuul 150/1, Fair form shown in bumpers for Michael Appleby in 2022. Well below that level for new yard following an 18-month absence in a pair of 2m4f novice hurdles at Newcastle though. Well beaten in seventh this year on first two hurdle/stable starts (2m4f, heavy). |
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WILLSBURG benefited from stepping up in trip when getting off the mark over timber at Ffos Las at the start of the month. His jumping wasn't particularly fluent on that occasion and it is hoped the application of cheekpieces might aid his cause in that regard. Similar comments apply to Magical King, who also boasts the same headgear for the first time, while Tommy Time is expected to be competitive following wind surgery.
MAGICAL KING possesses much the best form on show so this reliable sort is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success back in these calmer waters. Recent Ffos Las scorer Willsburg rates the main threat, with Tommy Time not discounted either if resurgent after breathing surgery.
Stuart Edmunds' Croft Farm stable is in tremendous form and this looks a good opportunity for MAGICAL KING to get off the mark.
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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(6)  (3/1 +33%)Coolmoyne |
3/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Coolmoyne 3/1, Remains a maiden but has been consistent in the main over fences, bouncing back from a rare below-par effort when 8½ lengths second of 10 to the reopposing Eveque at Sedgefield (26.9f) last month. Can give another good account. Remains a maiden after 18 starts but often runs well and might not be far away. |
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(4)  (10/3 -67%)Eveque |
10/3(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Eveque 10/3, Having gone close when runner-up at Musselburgh in January, finally went one better when staying on well to score at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 3 weeks later. Major player in his current form. First win on 19th run for this 10yo at Sedgefield latest; tough to beat if repeating that. |
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(2)  (7/2 -17%)Ali Star Bert |
7/2(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ali Star Bert 7/2, Has been better than ever of late, making it 2 wins at Southwell (both at 24.3f) from his last 3 starts when successful at the beginning of the month. Not taken lightly. In fine form at Southwell on last three runs; also effective elsewhere; major player. |
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(5)  (7/2 +50%)Le Grand Vert |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Le Grand Vert 7/2, Matched previous best for current yard when third at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) in January and shaped better than result at Sedgefield last time, headway when mistake fourteenth. Not discounted having eased further in the weights (visor on first time with tongue strap back on). 0-10 in Britain but fair run two starts ago and now 5lb lower; not written off. |
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(3)  (9/1 -13%)Da Vinci Hand |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Da Vinci Hand 9/1, After 6 months off, took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) in November. Stamina stretched at Catterick (25.2f, soft) last time and he still needs to prove himself at 3m with hood now reached for. Step back in the right direction in November but weakened quickly over 3m1f last time. |
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(7)  (10/1 +29%)Sigurd |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sigurd 10/1, Three-time C&D winner but his form has been going the wrong way, finishing well beaten when fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (25.2f, soft) last time. Others preferred. 12yo who has struggled at Catterick the last twice but the return to Wetherby may help. |
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Eveque finally gained a first success on his most recent outing at Sedgefield when proving too strong for COOLMOYNE (second). However, the former would have to command plenty of respect as the winner's improvement may well have come from stepping up to 3m3f and a 10lb pull at the weights could see Simon Waugh's gelding reverse the form over this distance. Le Grand Vert didn't appear to get home in the same contest and could bounce back in a first-time visor.
EVEQUE built on his second at Musselburgh in January when getting off the mark at Sedgefield next time and can score again now that he's up and running. Ali Star Bert has also been in good form and is respected, while Coolmoyne was runner-up to Eveque last month and could be thereabouts once more.
The 10yo EVEQUE got off the mark in fine style at Sedgefield in January and he is taken to defy a 6lb rise.
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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(6)  (4/5 +27%)Wreckless Eric |
4/5(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Wreckless Eric 4/5, Dam 2¼m/19f hurdle/chase winner in France. Strong in betting and definite promise amidst greenness when second on hurdles bow at Newbury (2m) 37 days ago. Likely improver for a stable enjoying an excellent spell. Inexperience evident when close 2nd on Newbury debut and likely to improve; strong claims. |
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(2)  (7/2 +42%)Glimpse Of Glory |
7/2(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Glimpse Of Glory 7/2, Passing Glance gelding. Dam fairly useful 2¼m-2½m chase winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to very smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Dynaste. One to note in the betting on debut. Dam useful 2m2f-2m4f chase winner; from in-form yard and could play leading role on debut. |
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(3)  (4/1 +0%)I Wish You |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) I Wish You 4/1, Promising second to stablemate Rocheval in a bumper at Aintree and hurdle at Ayr before Christmas. Capable of better and likely to be winning soon. Runner-up on both starts; well clear of the third last time and he's one to consider. |
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(8)  (12/1 -50%)Speiriuil |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Speiriuil 12/1, Placed all 3 starts in similar events, although her form is nothing special, beaten 12 lengths when second of 5 at Chepstow (2m, heavy) last month. Could fill a place once more but again looks vulnerable for win-only purposes. |
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(4)  (22/1 -57%)Knomorediamonds |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Knomorediamonds 22/1, Better with start in bumpers, finishing third of 14 at Newcastle (1¾m) when last seen in December, with the reopposing Aire Spray ½ length ahead in second. Hurdle debut. Close third at Newcastle on final bumper start; not ruled out on hurdle debut. |
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(7)  (22/1 -175%)Rockola |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rockola 22/1, Third in 2m bumpers at Stratford (heavy) and Doncaster (good) towards the end of 2023. Hurdle debut. Third in both bumpers and no surprise to see a good run on hurdle debut. |
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(1)  (28/1 -133%)Aire Spray |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aire Spray 28/1, Left debut behind when second of 14 in bumper at Newcastle (1¾m) in December. Should have a future over hurdles. Went close in Newcastle bumper on second run; contender if transferring promise to hurdles. |
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(5)  (125/1 -150%)Noir Du Tay |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Noir Du Tay 125/1, 25/1, last of 8 in bumper (25/1) at Sandown (2m, good to soft) on debut 26 days ago. Can only watch now switching to hurdles. Yard is in phenomenal form but he was tailed off in a Sandown bumper on his sole start. |
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WRECKLESS ERIC represents a stable which is currently in excellent form and he's taken to build on a promising start to his career when finishing second at Newbury. I Wish You has placed on both starts to date and is entitled to improve on his latest effort as that was his debut over timber. Rockola makes her first appearance over hurdles and is respected along with Speiriuil, who has hit the frame on all three outings.
An interesting clash between promising pair WRECKLESS ERIC and I Wish You, with the excellent form of the Ben Pauling stable in February tipping things in the former's favour. Jonjo O'Neill newcomer Glimpse of Glory would also need considering should the betting vibes be strong.
Preference is for Newbury runner-up WRECKLESS ERIC, who sets a good form standard and can be expected to improve.
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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(2)  (Evens +56%)Eaton Collina |
Evens(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eaton Collina Evens, Represents a thriving yard and proved better than ever when landing a 9-runner C&D handicap (heavy) 26 days ago, impressing with the way in which he jumped and travelled. Leading player from 7 lb higher mark. Easy win over C&D four weeks ago; up 7lb but can make another bold bid and he's respected. |
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(6)  (5/1 -25%)Will Sting |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Will Sting 5/1, Bounced back to form after a wind-op when second of 6 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) 29 days ago, despite making mistakes and racing freely. Claims again from unchanged mark. Inconsistent but runner-up at Leicester last time and in the mix if backing that up. |
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(4)  (11/2 -38%)Heros |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Heros 11/2, Made a successful debut over fences at Taunton (18f) in November before following up over that same C&D the subsequent month. Laboured effort when last seen at Wincanton (20.2f, soft, 11/4) 48 days ago and yard are quieter now, so bounce back called for. Won first two chase starts; underwhelming since but should get back on track at some point. |
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(1)  (8/1 -100%)Placenet |
8/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Placenet 8/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in France who shaped as if in need of the outing after a wind-op but at least showed more than on UK debut when seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Interesting down in trip if able to step forward in first-time cheekpieces. Multiple French winner; yet to shine in Britain but the drop back down in trip could help. |
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(3)  (17/2 -21%)No Word Of A Lie |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) No Word Of A Lie 17/2, Winner of a novice hurdle at Sedgefield in December 2021 but not seen since pulling up at Uttoxeter on final outing that season. Best watched going chasing after 23 months off. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes chase debut after long layoff but well treated on 2021-22 hurdle form; watch betting. |
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(5)  (18/1 -125%)Geryville |
18/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Geryville 18/1, Winless last season but he kept his form well and resumed with a solid fourth in handicap chase at Sedgefield (29f) in October. Below par both starts since, though, and he's tricky to assess despite reapplication of cheekpieces. Has dropped down the weights but has struggled the last twice and has something to prove. |
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EATON COLLINA could not have won any easier over C&D last time out and a 7lb rise for that success could prove lenient as he looks to follow up for his in-form connections. Ground conditions are in his favour once more and he should have too much for the capable Heros, as well as Will Sting, who was a creditable second at Leicester last month.
EATON COLLINA represents the in-form Kerry Lee team and can follow up his recent C&D success. Will Sting made life difficult for himself last time but still posted a creditable second-placed effort, with Placenet also intriguing down in trip with 2 runs for his current yard under his belt.
There was a lot to like about the comfortable win of EATON COLLINA over C&D four weeks ago and he can defy a 7lb rise.
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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(3)  (7/2 +50%)Uncle Bert |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Uncle Bert 7/2, Fairly useful handicap hurdler who ran up to his best when second of 4 at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 36 days ago. 7-lb conditional takes over in the saddle and seems likely to give another good account. May be a shade high in the weights but fair second last time and might not be far away. |
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(4)  (7/2 +22%)War Soldier |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) War Soldier 7/2, Proved as good as ever to notch a first win in handicap company in 11-runner event over C&D (heavy) 26 days ago, showing a good attitude. Up 6 lb but remains low mileage. Did well to rally and win over C&D last time and a 6lb rise may not stop him. |
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(2)  (9/2 +10%)The Four Sixes |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Four Sixes 9/2, Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.2f, heavy) in December, going with enthusiasm. Ran at least as well in defeat when a close third to War Soldier over C&D subsequently and remains unexposed for current yard. Won here in December on stable debut and good third over C&D last time; can be thereabouts. |
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(1)  (9/2 +0%)Windtothelightning |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Windtothelightning 9/2, Picked up the progressive thread straight away when bagging C&D handicap on her return. Very good fourth off a 12 lb higher mark at Cheltenham prior to falling heavily at the second in listed mares event at Haydock 12 days ago. Easy win over C&D in November and has a good strike-rate; could continue to improve. |
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(7)  (13/2 -30%)North Parade |
13/2(-30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) North Parade 13/2, Proved better than ever when completing a hat-trick under this rider in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. This is tougher but further improvement can't be ruled out. Has won at Newcastle on last three starts; this improving 9yo has to enter calculations. |
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(5)  (12/1 -50%)Hajey |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hajey 12/1, Catterick specialist who added to his tally there in December and has found only one too good both outings subsequently. Running really well at favourite course Catterick this winter; races here for first time. |
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(9)  (14/1 -27%)Paddy O'mahler |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Paddy O'mahler 14/1, Showed ability in 3 qualifying runs before Christmas but made a disappointing start to his handicap career when down the field over 3m here last month. Yet to be asked for effort when falling fifth at Carlisle subsequently. 2 lb out of the weights. Back in trip after weakening over 3m here on handicap debut; others are more compelling. |
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(8)  (22/1 -267%)El Jefe |
22/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) El Jefe 22/1, Better than ever this season, completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles at Haydock (18.9f) in December. Has shaped as if still in good form both starts since and Brian Hughes seems likely to suit his strong-travelling style. 1 lb out of the weights. Landed a hat-trick towards the end of last year but has finished held the last twice. |
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(6)  (33/1 -50%)Ubetya |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ubetya 33/1, Capitalised on a falling mark over fences at Cartmel in May but has been pulled up on his last 2 outings. First hurdle start since February 2020. Well treated on chase exploits but reverts to hurdles with major doubt about current form. |
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An impressive winner over C&D earlier in the season and an early faller on her most recent start at Haydock, WINDTOTHELIGHTNING could still be well treated off a mark of 132 and looks capable of regaining the winning thread. There was just under two lengths between War Soldier (first) and The Four Sixes (third) when they met over C&D earlier in the month and both are likely to be thereabouts again. North Parade and Uncle Bert are noted too.
A competitive handicap with the tentative vote going to UNCLE BERT. He stuck to his task behind a progressive one at Chepstow on his most recent outing and a capable 7-lb conditional now takes over in the saddle. War Soldier and The Four Sixes are closely matched on their running over C&D last time and they head the dangers.
Preference is for the thriving NORTH PARADE (nap), who completed a Newcastle hat-trick in good style a fortnight ago.
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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(8)  (6/4 +63%)Sailed Away |
6/4(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sailed Away 6/4, Arrives in good order, finding his stamina slightly stretched when third at Market Rasen last time. This lesser test should suit and he's very much one to consider. 0-9 under rules but some good runs this winter & today's race might not take much winning. |
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(2)  (9/2 -13%)Heritier |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Heritier 9/2, Lightly raced for current yard and almost landed a gamble over fences at Sedgefield last time, finding only one too good. Lower rated in this sphere and is worth a chance to go one better. Some good runs over fences since joining yard; reverts to hurdles and could be thereabouts. |
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(6)  (5/1 -11%)Beaumesnil |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Beaumesnil 5/1, Unreliable sort. 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, soft) 27 days ago, outbattled. Hard to know if he'll be in the same mood here. Went very close in first-time blinkers at Catterick last time; may be able to build on it. |
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(7)  (6/1 +57%)Kinder Kid |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kinder Kid 6/1, Third in a point and steadily building up to something under Rules, again showing more when fourth in a C&D novice earlier in the month. Not discounted on handicap bow. Soundly beaten so far over hurdles but goes handicapping off modest mark; not discounted. |
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(14)  (11/1 +73%)Walk My Way |
11/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Walk My Way 11/1, Failed to threaten between the flags and yet to offer much over hurdles. Others preferred. Has displayed hints of ability; not ruled out off a basement mark on handicap debut. |
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(1)  (16/1 -45%)Play By The Rules |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Play By The Rules 16/1, Aided by first-time cheekpieces when decisively taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, heavy) in March. Followed that with a good second at Hereford next time but hasn't fired so far this season. Soundly beaten on both starts this season but the wind op may prompt a return to form. |
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(12)  (16/1 +20%)Lifetime Adventure |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Lifetime Adventure 16/1, Modest maiden hurdler who shaped better than the distance beaten when sixth at Uttoxeter on penultimate outing. Unseated at Musselburgh since but still worthy of respect. Fair 2nd at Kelso in January but 2m4f appeared to stretch him at Uttoxeter next time; 0-11. |
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(11)  (25/1 -108%)Missy Ava |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Missy Ava 25/1, Comfortably held in novice hurdles but pedigree gives her some scope for improvement, so not completely ruled out. No better than 7th on first three starts but could be capable of better now handicapping. |
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(10)  (40/1 -21%)Ballynagran |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Ballynagran 40/1, Notched second success when narrowly landing a Hexham handicap chase off this mark last May. However, he's none too consistent and has offered little in subsequent starts. Returns to hurdling, now. Course chase winner but has struggled in that discipline on his last five starts. |
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(9)  (80/1 -60%)Righteous Ruane |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Righteous Ruane 80/1, Poor hurdler who didn't show much on debut for new yard at Carlisle 88 days ago. Needs to up his game on handicap debut. Goes h'capping off lowly mark but hasn't achieved much & others have more pressing claims. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Runner-up on two of his last three starts over fences, HERITIER has done well since joining new connections and it may be that a return to the smaller obstacles prompts a return to winning ways. Narrowly denied at Catterick, Beaumesnil can give him the most to think about and is noted along with Sailed Away, who wasn't beaten far on his penultimate start at Huntingdon. Others to note include Brandt, Play By The Rules and Western Jill.
HERITIER was runner-up having attracted support over fences at Sedgefield and he's back off his lower hurdles mark now, so he's fancied to open his account for his current yard. Sailed Away is a big threat dropped back in trip and Brandt is one to note on his first handicap outing.
The vote goes to HERITIER, who won over hurdles in November and has run some good races over fences for his new yard this winter.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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