There were 44 Races on Saturday 6th February 2021 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Sandown, 7 races at Musselburgh, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Wilmot-Smith Memorial Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 10 Runners
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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Against All Odds |
(1) (1.25/1 +0%)1.25/1(+0%) | (1) Against All Odds 1.25/1, Placed in bumpers and landed a bit of a touch when making a successful hurdling bow at Catterick (19f) in November. Faced stiff task in Haydock listed event last time and remains with potential. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cup Of Coffee |
(3) (2.25/1 +0%)2.25/1(+0%) | (3) Cup Of Coffee 2.25/1, Didn't show that much in 2 bumpers but was in process of making a promising start over hurdles when falling 2 out (going best at time) at Catterick over Christmas. Open to improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West End Lady |
(10) (5.5/1 -10%)5.5/1(-10%) | (10) West End Lady 5.5/1, Plenty of promise in a couple of 2m heavy-ground Hexham novice hurdles, but was well held making a quick switch to handicaps at Kelso last time. Claims if struggling off latest effort. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Petite Dame |
(9) (6/1 +0%)6/1(+0%) | (9) Petite Dame 6/1, Modest form in bumpers/Tramore mares' maiden hurdle for Declan Queally. New yard having a good season and she could do better, so worth a market check. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drumochter |
(4) (22/1 -10%)22/1(-10%) | (4) Drumochter 22/1, Fair up to 1¼m on Flat. Showed an aptitude for hurdling towards the end of 2018 but has an absence of over 2 years to overcome. Tongue tie added. Probably best watched unless backed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mrs Barnes |
(8) (25/1 +0%)25/1(+0%) | (8) Mrs Barnes 25/1, £36,000 4-y-o, Ask mare. Dam point winner. Runner-up sole start in Irish points, but that was back in March 2017. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latino Fling |
(6) (33/1 +0%)33/1(+0%) | (6) Latino Fling 33/1, Winning Irish pointer at second attempt but was well held in Carlisle bumper on Rules debut 55 days ago, probably needing the run. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monchique's Lass |
(7) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (7) Monchique's Lass 100/1, Has shown nothing either start (bumper/novice hurdle). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cimetta |
(2) (150/1 +0%)150/1(+0%) | (2) Cimetta 150/1, Modest form at best in 2 bumpers for Michael Herrington last season and well held in Catterick novice hurdle on reappearance for new yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grey Tikkana |
(5) (200/1 +0%)200/1(+0%) | (5) Grey Tikkana 200/1, Well held in a pair of bumpers in the autumn. Hood added for hurdle debut. |
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 10 Runners
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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Papa Tango Charly |
(9) (1.88/1 +0%)1.88/1(+0%) | (9) Papa Tango Charly 1.88/1, £440,000 purchase on the back of a point win. Disappointed at Doncaster final start but both runner-up efforts prior to that read well, so he’s one to consider back from a year off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay The Piper |
(2) (3.33/1 +5%)3.33/1(+5%) | (2) Pay The Piper 3.33/1, Irish point winner who made a successful start for this yard in 17f Sedgefield maiden hurdle last month, keeping on well. Longer trip now in his favour and ought he to go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ulverston |
(3) (3.5/1 +0%)3.5/1(+0%) | (3) Ulverston 3.5/1, First past post in maiden (demoted) on final start last term and gained compensation in Uttoxeter novice on return. Improved when runner-up in similar event at Doncaster last time, so respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frimeur De Lancray |
(1) (3.5/1 -17%)3.5/1(-17%) | (1) Frimeur De Lancray 3.5/1, Useful-looking gelding who was fortunate to open his hurdles account in 19.3f Catterick novice 34 days ago, held when left in front last. Nevertheless, this more galloping track should suit better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benny's Oscar |
(5) (8.5/1 +6%)8.5/1(+6%) | (5) Benny's Oscar 8.5/1, €47,000 3-y-o, £16,000 5-y-o, Oscar gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler My Charity, stays 2¾m. Point winner at fourth attempt in December and needs a market check for good yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barrakhov |
(4) (50/1 -25%)50/1(-25%) | (4) Barrakhov 50/1, Has hinted at ability but is most likely one for handicaps after this. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diakosaint |
(6) (80/1 -21%)80/1(-21%) | (6) Diakosaint 80/1, Winning Irish pointer at third attempt in December, but looks a longer-term project under Rules on early evidence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Walk With Kings |
(10) (80/1 -21%)80/1(-21%) | (10) Walk With Kings 80/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Backsheesh. Placed on the first of 2 starts in points last spring. Betting perhaps best guide to expectations now hurdling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Illusion |
(7) (125/1 -25%)125/1(-25%) | (7) First Illusion 125/1, Fell sole start in points and little impact in maiden/novice hurdles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Just Got To Get On |
(8) (125/1 +0%)125/1(+0%) | (8) Just Got To Get On 125/1, Fair form on first of 2 starts in bumpers, but well held in a couple of hurdle runs 22 months apart. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
William Hill Extra Places Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (G 6 Runners
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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Malpas |
(6) (1/1 +0%)1/1(+0%) | (6) Malpas 1/1, Too keen in a Musselburgh bumper in February, but was set to score comfortably on hurdling bow when falling at the last at Catterick (heavy) 34 days ago. Should improve and ought to make amends soon. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Raf Tavel |
(1) (1.5/1 +0%)1.5/1(+0%) | (1) Raf Tavel 1.5/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, off the mark in 15-runner handicap at Compiegne (17.9f, soft) in June. Hood retained for UK/stable debut and leading claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funky Sensation |
(4) (9/1 -13%)9/1(-13%) | (4) Funky Sensation 9/1, Point winner who had wind op before encouraging fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.8f) on NH debut. Fell ninth at Wincanton next time and remains open to improvement for his new yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Galurin |
(5) (28/1 +0%)28/1(+0%) | (5) Galurin 28/1, Placed just once from 4 starts in bumpers. Showed a bit on hurdling/stable debut at Fakenham last week but needs to learn to settle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fudgeman |
(3) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (3) Fudgeman 50/1, Sholokhov gelding who showed only greenness when well beaten in an Ayr bumper on debut in November. Makes hurdles bow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Epson Roque |
(2) (150/1 +0%)150/1(+0%) | (2) Epson Roque 150/1, £34,000 3-y-o, £1,800 5-y-o, Irish Wells gelding. Maiden pointer, pulled up last time (Mar 2020). Can only be watched. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
William Hill Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) 11 Runners
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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On The Blind Side |
(2) (3.5/1 +0%)3.5/1(+0%) | (2) On The Blind Side 3.5/1, Has done well back hurdling this season, winning 3m listed Cheltenham handicap on return and 23f Market Rasen contest 3 weeks ago, both on heavy. Obvious claims in this sort of form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Itchy Feet |
(7) (3.5/1 +0%)3.5/1(+0%) | (7) Itchy Feet 3.5/1, Smart over hurdles and even better over fences last season, winning the Grade 1 Scilly Isles on this weekend. Creditable efforts this term, though reportedly bled last time. Back hurdling now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Main Fact |
(1) (5.5/1 +0%)5.5/1(+0%) | (1) Main Fact 5.5/1, Made it 9 on the spin when scoring on return to hurdles off a mark of 147 at Haydock at first go at 3m. Came up short in Long Walk at Ascot since, though the experience will have done him good. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Third Wind |
(10) (6/1 +0%)6/1(+0%) | (10) Third Wind 6/1, EBF Final winner as a novice and has continued his progress over staying trips, placed in the Pertemps last season and Betfair Hurdle (behind Main Fact) in November. Well held in the Long Walk latest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ask Dillon |
(4) (10/1 +0%)10/1(+0%) | (4) Ask Dillon 10/1, Dual winner who has proven better than ever when finishing second in staying handicaps the last twice and not without a chance back up in grade with this test promising to be ideal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decor Irlandais |
(6) (14/1 +0%)14/1(+0%) | (6) Decor Irlandais 14/1, Took another step forward when landing 23f Killarney handicap hurdle in August. This demands another career best back up in grade. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ballyoptic |
(5) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (5) Ballyoptic 16/1, Very smart chaser on his day, the Charlie Hall here among his 3 victories last season. Back to form at Warwick 3 weeks ago and hurdling now for first time since October 2017 now (formerly smart). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lake View Lad |
(8) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (8) Lake View Lad 16/1, Resumed winning ways in the Grade 2 Many Clouds Chase at Aintree (25f) 9 weeks ago, seeing off Santini and Native River with 9 of the 19 fences not jumped. Likeable type. 1st preference 2.20 Sandown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ramses De Teillee |
(3) (18/1 +0%)18/1(+0%) | (3) Ramses De Teillee 18/1, Better than ever when scoring over fences at Cheltenham in November but disappointing twice since and back hurdling now (dual Grade 2 winner over 3m last season). Wouldn't completely dismiss. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Portrush Ted |
(9) (20/1 +0%)20/1(+0%) | (9) Portrush Ted 20/1, Smart bumper performer who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, winning off a mark of 139 at Sandown on return. Pulled up as if amiss in the Long Walk 7 weeks ago, though. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Approach |
(11) (25/1 +0%)25/1(+0%) | (11) West Approach 25/1, Smart performer when in the mood, but not the most resolute and has followed his fine Cheltenham handicap chase return run with tame efforts back there. Needs a return to hurdling to revitalise him. |
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Follow WillHillRacing On Twitter Handicap Hurdle 15 Runners
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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Eternally Yours |
(6) (4.5/1 +0%)4.5/1(+0%) | (6) Eternally Yours 4.5/1, Not at her best in handful of appearances last season, but kicked off present campaign by going close in a strong Aintree handicap (2½m, heavy). 4 lb rise fair enough and she's one for the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shannon Bridge |
(1) (7/1 +0%)7/1(+0%) | (1) Shannon Bridge 7/1, Blinkered and back on song when landing handicap over C&D 25 days ago on first run in this sphere for nearly 2 years. Up 5 lb but not taken lightly kept hurdling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Captain Moirette |
(3) (7/1 +0%)7/1(+0%) | (3) Captain Moirette 7/1, Consistent during light 2019/20 campaign, scoring over hurdles at Haydock (2m3f). Below best over fences both starts this winter and returns to hurdling on a handy mark. Cheekpieces on too so player. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton Hill |
(13) (7.5/1 +0%)7.5/1(+0%) | (13) Eaton Hill 7.5/1, Back on song this season, and landed 2m3f handicap at Doncaster only to be disqualified for weighing in light. C&D winner too so much respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adicci |
(5) (8/1 +6%)8/1(+6%) | (5) Adicci 8/1, Showed improved form on back of a wind op to double career tally at Fontwell (17.7f) on return in November. Not disgraced at when fourth at Exeter since and he may yet have a little more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Howling Milan |
(14) (10/1 +0%)10/1(+0%) | (14) Howling Milan 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler who got back on track when third in 2m4f Bangor handicap 23 days ago. Needs considering again dropped 2 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mayo Star |
(7) (11/1 +0%)11/1(+0%) | (7) Mayo Star 11/1, Winner of both starts over hurdles upon joining this yard following a lengthy absence last term. Fair effort on return/chase debut at Ayr (3m, heavy), but bit more needed back in this sphere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baby Ticker |
(12) (12/1 +0%)12/1(+0%) | (12) Baby Ticker 12/1, Enhanced excellent record at Ayr when landing 20f heavy-ground handicap 54 days ago. Merits consideration once more despite 5 lb rise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ebony Jewel |
(11) (14/1 +0%)14/1(+0%) | (11) Ebony Jewel 14/1, Bumper winner who enjoyed a productive first campaign over hurdles last term. However, he's failed to shine in 2 starts switched to handicaps this season and bit to prove now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Desaray Girl |
(10) (14/1 +0%)14/1(+0%) | (10) Desaray Girl 14/1, Won first 3 starts over hurdles for Philip Kirby last season. Largely underwhelming since but latest fourth after wind op in mares' listed event at Sandown was easily her best run for present stable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secrete Stream |
(2) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (2) Secrete Stream 16/1, Three-time course winner who landed this event 12 months ago. Only twice raced since though and well held on return at Haydock. Needs to bounce back but it's not out of the question returned here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corrieben Reiver |
(8) (22/1 +0%)22/1(+0%) | (8) Corrieben Reiver 22/1, Bumper winner who looked promising when making a successful hurdles debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in October 2019. Absent since, but opening mark is fair so he needs considering. Market can guide. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kalaharry |
(15) (25/1 +0%)25/1(+0%) | (15) Kalaharry 25/1, Largely creditable efforts last season, landing 3m Ayr handicap hurdle. Beaten a long way there on reappearance, but probably needed the run so not discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Better Getalong |
(4) (28/1 +0%)28/1(+0%) | (4) Better Getalong 28/1, Creditable efforts in his 3 outings last term but yet to hit form in two runs this campaign. Hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multellie |
(9) (33/1 +0%)33/1(+0%) | (9) Multellie 33/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler but despite being fit from the Flat he's been unable to make an impact in handicaps at Wetherby/Haydock this winter. Mark is falling but others still preferred. |
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William Hill Radios 20th Birthday Handicap Hurdle 7 Runners
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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Witness Protection |
(1) (2.25/1 +0%)2.25/1(+0%) | (1) Witness Protection 2.25/1, Promise in bumpers and successful twice in novice company this season, latterly strong at the finish at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. More to come in handicaps. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wetlands |
(4) (2.75/1 +0%)2.75/1(+0%) | (4) Wetlands 2.75/1, Newcastle bumper winner who completed a simple task to open hurdles account at Ayr (2m, heavy) in December, winning hard held. Type to do better again now handicapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Laskadine |
(6) (3.5/1 -5%)3.5/1(-5%) | (6) Laskadine 3.5/1, Right back on song of late, and impressively landed 2m handicap hurdle at Newcastle in December, quickening clear from before last. Hit with 10 lb rise but still not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hasankey |
(5) (5.5/1 +8%)5.5/1(+8%) | (5) Hasankey 5.5/1, Has slipped to a handy mark and has shaped well up with a strong pace the last twice, runner-up having travelled best at Fontwell last time. 2 lb higher now and he meets some less exposed sorts here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dharan |
(7) (11/1 -10%)11/1(-10%) | (7) Dharan 11/1, Promise when fourth on debut at Hexham (20f) and built on that when runner-up in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles since, latterly over C&D. Opening mark looks fair and type to do better now handicapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charmant |
(2) (20/1 +0%)20/1(+0%) | (2) Charmant 20/1, Better than ever when scoring over fences here (19.4f) last term. Below that level since but bit more like it despite finishing fourth of 5 at Doncaster (2m) recently. Lower hurdle mark to work from. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Countister |
(3) (22/1 +0%)22/1(+0%) | (3) Countister 22/1, Close third in 2019 County Hurdle but lightly raced and not competitive since. Plenty to prove on first outing since leaving Nicky Henderson. |
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William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) 7 Runners
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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Nothin To Ask |
(5) (1.63/1 +0%)1.63/1(+0%) | (5) Nothin To Ask 1.63/1, Hit the frame in Irish points and made pleasing start under Rules when runner-up at Wincanton, though was seen to good effect on the day. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thunder Rock |
(6) (2.25/1 -13%)2.25/1(-13%) | (6) Thunder Rock 2.25/1, Runner-up in Irish point prior to encouraging third at Newcastle on Rules debut. Warrants consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lebowski |
(2) (3.33/1 +0%)3.33/1(+0%) | (2) Lebowski 3.33/1, Encouraging second in Tipperary bumper for Paul Nolan in June, then filled same spot on debut for this stable over at Huntingdon 6 months later. Best form on offer. Engaged 4.50 Chepstow Friday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lunar Lander |
(3) (8/1 +11%)8/1(+11%) | (3) Lunar Lander 8/1, €21,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Kilbrew Boy, stays 3m. Dam unraced, out of useful 2m hurdle winner Titled Dancer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chris Cool |
(1) (22/1 +0%)22/1(+0%) | (1) Chris Cool 22/1, Left behind gradually on debut in Bangor bumper in November and probably one for later on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mister Mcarthur |
(4) (33/1 +18%)33/1(+18%) | (4) Mister Mcarthur 33/1, Phoenix Reach gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Arctic Reach and fair hurdler Gin And Tonic. Dam showed little on Flat. Already under a breathing operation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tom Cody |
(7) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (7) Tom Cody 100/1, Half-brother to fair hurdler Grageelagh Girl, stays 23f. Dam unraced, out of 3m-3¼m hurdle winner Accountancy Lady. Last of 6 finishers sole start in points. Wears tongue strap. |
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