Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 16th January 2025
There were 37 Races on Thursday 16th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 16th January 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Muskoka 13/8, Easily got off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft, 5/2) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 7 lb hike. Raised 7lb for his 11l Hereford success but looks a promising young stayer.
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(1) (4/1 +0%) Wrappedupinmay
4
4/1(+0%)
(1) Wrappedupinmay 4/1, Off 11 months/had a wind op before an encouraging third of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft, 13/2) on his debut over fences 29 days ago. This fairly useful hurdles winner is open to improvement. Dual hurdle winner; something to prove now after a laboured debut over fences.
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(3) (4/1 -78%) Ideal Des Bordes
4
4/1(-78%)
(3) Ideal Des Bordes 4/1, Made a successful return from wind surgery in 21f Kempton maiden hurdle in May. Unexposed sort from a leading yard and this winning pointer rates an interesting prospect. Won a maiden hurdle last May; 3m point winner who should make a chaser over this far.
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(4) (11/2 +39%) Tommys Charm
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(4) Tommys Charm 11/2, Fair 2m4f hurdles winner who went with some promise when fifth of 7 in handicap chase (18/1) at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on his debut over fences 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Should improve. Lightly raced maiden hurdle winner; well held on chase debut but in a good race.
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(6) (15/2 -67%) Lagonda
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(6) Lagonda 15/2, Point/hurdles winner who has posted solid efforts when placed in handicap chases around 3m at Ludlow and Hereford this winter. In the mix once more. Pushed up 3lb for getting beaten at Hereford but the winner was bang in form.
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(2) (14/1 +13%) First Lord De Cuet
14
14/1(+13%)
(2) First Lord De Cuet 14/1, Hasn't won since 2021 and has failed to beat a rival on both outings this season, back over hurdles at Wincanton last time. Visor is back on but there's a bit to prove. This season hasn't started well, over fences and latterly hurdles.
12:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
IDEAL DES BORDES showed plenty of promise as a novice hurdler last season and got off the mark under Rules at Kempton last May. With that in mind, Nicky Henderson's gelding merits plenty of respect on his chasing debut and is sure to have been well schooled. Wrappedupinmay failed to fire on his first start over fences but it is too soon to be writing him off. Others to note are Muskoka and Lagonda.
Nicky Henderson's lightly-raced point scorer IDEAL DES BORDES catches the eye now he goes chasing so is taken to make a winning start at the chief expense of Hereford scorer Muskoka. Both Wrappedupinmay and Lagonda can also have a say in this intriguing handicap.
Although still a maiden over fences, LAGONDA has returned in good order and chased home the progressive Lady Balko at Hereford latest.
(1) Eternal Angel 1/3, Well backed and showed plenty when runner-up on debut in an Ascot bumper in November. Again shaped well when third in 10-runner novice on hurdles bow at Huntingdon the following month and clearly the one to beat here, despite failing to progress when only third of 5 at Doncaster last time. Didn't appear to stay 2m3f last time; drops in distance and has the best form of these.
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(6) (3/1 -9%) South Omo Zone
3
3/1(-9%)
(6) South Omo Zone 3/1, Runner-up in a point and struck at the second time of asking in bumpers at Hereford last January. While that form isn't nothing to get too excited about, there is at least some substance to it (second, third and fourth are all subsequent winners) and he's respected on hurdles debut for new yard. Bumper winner; absent 12 months but goes hurdling in a race lacking much depth.
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(4) (13/2 -8%) I'd Go Maniac
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(4) I'd Go Maniac 13/2, Left his debut effort well behind when cosily landing a 9-runner bumper at Market Rasen last summer. Put in his place at Ludlow next time and then checked out rather tamely on hurdles bow at Wetherby, but the latter was a Class 2 contest and he's surely capable of better in this sphere. Bumper winner; ran in a fair hurdle at Wetherby but was beaten a distance.
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(2) (22/1 -57%) Gore Point
22
22/1(-57%)
(2) Gore Point 22/1, Flat-bred gelding who got back on track following 10 months off when winning 5-runner bumper at Stratford in October, making all and quickening clear straight. However, far too headstrong and very little promise switched to hurdles the last twice. Yard also saddles Stylia. Bumper winner but again he raced freely when tailed off in a Southwell maiden.
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(3) (33/1 +0%) Grenadier Jed
33
33/1(+0%)
(3) Grenadier Jed 33/1, The second of his 2 starts in bumpers resulted in a promising third of 12 at Fontwell last January but he has suffered heavy defeats in both runs over hurdles so far. Modest bumper form and has trailed home tailed off in two maiden hurdles.
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(5) (50/1 +75%) Pulse Of Camelot
50
50/1(+75%)
(5) Pulse Of Camelot 50/1, Made frame in points and shaped with a fair amount of promise when third of 13 in 21f Clonmel hunter on Rules debut last January. However, he was well beaten on hurdles/yard debut when making his seasonal reappearance at Bangor last month. Went off at 100-1 for last month's hurdling debut at Bangor and performed accordingly.
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(7) (66/1 -32%) Stylia
66
66/1(-32%)
(7) Stylia 66/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and hinted at promise when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las on Rules debut in November. However, she has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts and is probably more one for the longer-term. Second in an Irish point but hard to trust after finishing well behind in both her hurdles.
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(8) (250/1 -67%) Whatmakes Honey B
250
250/1(-67%)
(8) Whatmakes Honey B 250/1, Winless following 8 attempts in maiden points and showed next to nothing on Rules debut in a Ffos Las bumper 3 months ago (has undergone a wind op in the interim). Tongue strap enlisted now switched to hurdles and huge step forward needed. Failed to win in eight Irish points and was tailed off in a Ffos Las bumper when 100-1.
13:25 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ETERNAL ANGEL has shown ability in all three previous starts and the son of Authorized has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. That said, I'd Go Maniac won a bumper last year and is likely to improve on his hurdling debut at Wetherby in November, while South Omo Zone should not be underestimated on his debut for Olly Murphy.
It was a shade disappointing that ETERNAL ANGEL failed to deliver when sent off favourite for a Doncaster novice during the Christmas period, having shaped well prior to that in a bumper and on debut in this sphere at Huntingdon. However, he still showed enough on Town Moor to suggest that a race of this nature will be well within his grasp. Bumper winner South Omo Zone is interesting switched to hurdles on his first run for Olly Murphy and is clear second choice ahead of I'd Go Maniac.
A very ordinary maiden and it's hard to get away from ETERNAL ANGEL who has the best form and will be suited by the drop in trip.
(10) Dirty Den 3/1, Fair bumper winner who has hinted at promise over hurdles, fourth of 8 over C&D 30 days ago. Player off a 4 lb lower mark now. Latest fourth here needs improving upon and may prefer drier ground.
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(7) (6/1 +25%) John Betjeman
6
6/1(+25%)
(7) John Betjeman 6/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 but ran respectably when fifth of 15 in handicap over C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Likely to remain competitive. Extremely difficult to win with and has never won anywhere other than Ffos Las.
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(6) (15/2 +25%) Mairis Icon
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(6) Mairis Icon 15/2, C&D winner who posted a respectable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle here (19.8f, soft) 30 days ago. Down in trip but not discounted. Won her maiden here and latest respectable sixth was in a higher grade; considered.
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(5) (8/1 +43%) Siam Park
8
8/1(+43%)
(5) Siam Park 8/1, Free-going type who has proven to be a disappointment since being switched to handicaps, unseating third at Taunton last month. Others preferred. An easy-to-back 12-1 chance when departing early at Taunton a month ago.
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(8) (8/1 0%) Odin's Quest
8
8/1(0%)
(8) Odin's Quest 8/1, Bumper winner who landed a maiden over C&D in spring 2023. Mixed bag in handicap company last season, pulled up at this course on final outing in March. Needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return. Off since a poor run here last March but has the ability to be involved off this mark.
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(1) (17/2 +29%) Another Fine Mess
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(1) Another Fine Mess 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Off 9 months/had a wind op before an encouraging fourth of 10 in novice hurdle over C&D (soft) 30 days ago. Has more to offer on his handicap hurdle debut. Shown ability and relatively unexposed now entering the handicap scene.
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(3) (10/1 -18%) Strong Belle
10
10/1(-18%)
(3) Strong Belle 10/1, Winless this season but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft, 20/1) 19 days ago. No forlorn hope. Runner-up in a Class 5 at Hereford (2m, good to soft) before flying too high at Newbury.
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(11) (11/1 -120%) St Lukes Chelsea
11
11/1(-120%)
(11) St Lukes Chelsea 11/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who posted a good second of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 37 days ago, travelling best. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not taken lightly. Second last time; armed with his 4yo allowance for handicap debut, he's in the mix.
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(15) (12/1 +64%) Just Aidan
12
12/1(+64%)
(15) Just Aidan 12/1, Poor maiden hurdler who came in only seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft, 14/1) 45 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do. Won a point bumper; his form in handicaps over hurdles has a regressive look to it.
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(16) (16/1 -33%) Mr Zee
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16/1(-33%)
(16) Mr Zee 16/1, Multiple Flat winner who comes here in decent nick over hurdles, fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 7/1) 42 days ago. Holds solid claims. Six Flat wins; 0-10 over hurdles but here has been promise, including last time.
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(13) (18/1 -112%) Je Suis Sacre
18
18/1(-112%)
(13) Je Suis Sacre 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden who came in last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 3/1) 37 days ago. Plenty more is needed. Poor so far but did go off favourite for handicap debut and has drier ground here.
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(14) (20/1 +70%) Chester Tonik
20
20/1(+70%)
(14) Chester Tonik 20/1, Modest winner at 10f on flat but only ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Nothing has really happened over hurdles, finishing tailed off in his two handicaps.
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(4) (25/1 +11%) Chicago Storm
25
25/1(+11%)
(4) Chicago Storm 25/1, Ended his time with Christopher Timmons with win in 13-runner claimer at Dundalk (12f) 36 days ago. Possibilities back over hurdles for his new yard. Six-race maiden over hurdles in Ireland but did win an AW claimer in December.
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(12) (33/1 +18%) Basman Palace
33
33/1(+18%)
(12) Basman Palace 33/1, Yet to hit top form this term, eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good) 35 days ago. Needs to build on it. There were some signs of a revival last time at Taunton (beaten 15l).
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(2) (40/1 -150%) Cawthorne Banker
40
40/1(-150%)
(2) Cawthorne Banker 40/1, Arrives out of sorts, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft, 33/1) 21 days ago. Hard to warm to. Two hurdle wins; should be well handicapped but recent form has been very forgettable.
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(9) (66/1 -313%) Belle Montrose
66
66/1(-313%)
(9) Belle Montrose 66/1, Lightly-raced sort who looked rusty after 4 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 52 days ago. Can take a step forward. Tailed off on her handicap debut at Ludlow when a 16-1 chance; may need further.
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(18) (150/1 -50%) No Guarantee
150
150/1(-50%)
(18) No Guarantee 150/1, Remains with little form over hurdles, well-beaten fourth in handicap at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 22 days ago. 9 lb out of the handicap too. Has struggled in his five handicaps and today's cause not helped by being 9lb wrong.
14:00 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ST LUKES CHELSEA has improved with every start since switching to hurdles last year and his recent second at Fontwell suggests that an opening mark of 98 should be workable. Dirty Den showed more promise when fourth over C&D last time and cannot be discounted off a 4lb lower mark. The shortlist is completed by John Betjeman, Mairis Icon and Strong Belle.
This could go the way of ST LUKES CHELSEA who travelled well when runner-up at Fontwell last time out and can build on it now sent into handicap company for the first time. Dirty Den is feared most off a handy-looking mark, although Mr Zee, John Betjeman and Another Fine Mess all warrant plenty of respect too in a very open contest.
Plenty with chances in an open race. A likely improver is ANOTHER FINE MESS who is tackling his first handicap.
(15) Loki's Mischief 7/2, Ran to a fair level first time out in bumpers and stepped up on his hurdles debut when just touched off in a 4-runner Taunton novice in November. Again shaped well when fourth of 13 upped to 19f at the same course last week and he's 7 lb 'well-in' for this handicap debut. Goes handicapping on the back of a positive run behind a smart novice last week.
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(4) (4/1 -45%) Kado De Joie
4
4/1(-45%)
(4) Kado De Joie 4/1, Progressive young hurdler who came from an unpromising position to follow up his Fontwell success in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield last time, proving a length too strong for Fine Casting. Further progress needed up 6 lb but this 5-y-o may well have more to offer. Had a bit up his sleeve when beating Fine Casting at Lingfield; 6lb rise is fair.
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(3) (9/2 +40%) Fine Casting
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(3) Fine Casting 9/2, More than 2 years since he last got his head in front but likely to put that right soon enough judged on his latest second to the re-opposing Kado De Joie at Lingfield (19.5f, soft). Beaten a length by that rival and now 6 lb better off, a factor which could tilt the scales in his favour this time. Things are picking up again after pushing Kado De Joie to a length at Lingfield (2m3f).
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(13) (13/2 +46%) Jet Marshall
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(13) Jet Marshall 13/2, Attracted support and showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut upped to 19.8f here in February 2023. Shaped as if retaining all his ability on what was essentially his return from an almost 2-year absence at Warwick last month (fourth of 11) and he is dangerous to discount. C&D winner; fourth at Warwick on what was essentially his first start after a long absence.
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(2) (15/2 +46%) Latin Verse
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(2) Latin Verse 15/2, Won twice over hurdles last season and returned to that sort of form with usual cheekpieces left off when second of 9 at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) in November, pulling clear of the remainder. Excuses upped to 19f at Taunton since but others look better treated here all the same. Second at Huntingdon and a late mistake proved costly at Taunton a month ago.
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(1) (10/1 +17%) Firestream
10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Firestream 10/1, Fairly useful form when making a successful hurdling debut in a 19.4f Chepstow maiden in November 2022. Made the frame both subsequent outings that season and while a 23-month absence is naturally a concern ahead of this handicap bow, he still has both low mileage and potential. This mark might be okay for handicap debut provided he retains all his ability.
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(8) (12/1 -60%) Highlands Legacy
12
12/1(-60%)
(8) Highlands Legacy 12/1, Placed in a pair of bumpers and quickly back from a spill at Carlisle when running out an emphatic winner of a Southwell maiden last spring. Disappointingly failed to land the odds in a Worcester novice next time but it's still early days for this 6-y-o and now goes up in trip for this handicap bow. Maiden winner; off since June but brings potential into handicaps over a longer distance.
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(6) (14/1 -17%) Love Of Neymore
14
14/1(-17%)
(6) Love Of Neymore 14/1, Improved to get off the mark in 13-runner handicap at Chepstow last spring, responding well. Shaped as if amiss sent chasing at Ludlow 6 months later, but quickly returned to winning ways reverting to hurdling when making all over this C&D last month. More on her plate up 5 lb in this tougher race. Made all over C&D a month ago and should give another good account off 5lb higher.
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(11) (14/1 -17%) Iris Des Issards
14
14/1(-17%)
(11) Iris Des Issards 14/1, Ex-pointer who is still unexposed as a hurdler and, though 0-7 in this sphere, he again made the frame when fourth upped to 21.6f on deep ground at Exeter last time. Couldn't be sure that this drop back in trip will be ideal but he may well get competitive late on, granted a strong pace to aim at. Performed with credit in all four handicaps (2m-2m5f) without looking ahead of his mark.
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(9) (20/1 +0%) Monjules
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20/1(+0%)
(9) Monjules 20/1, Three-time hurdle winner since joining Harry Fry and seemingly back on track following a string of low-key efforts when third in an 11-runner handicap at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on return from a break in November. Remains on a workable mark but a stiffer stamina test is probably what he needs. Encouraging third at Taunton despite being weak in the betting; entitled to improve.
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(7) (25/1 -14%) Sirekoff
25
25/1(-14%)
(7) Sirekoff 25/1, Won a maiden on debut for David Pipe at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) during the summer but misfired on subsequent handicap bow at Chepstow in November. Since undergone a wind op and now sports a tongue-tie, so a breathing issue was presumably the reason for the Chepstow disappointment. Maiden winner; had a wind op since dropping out on handicap debut; now tongue tied.
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(5) (50/1 -52%) No Word Of A Lie
50
50/1(-52%)
(5) No Word Of A Lie 50/1, Winner of a novice hurdle at Sedgefield in December 2021 but ended that campaign on a downer and didn't show much of an aptitude for fences on his comeback at Wetherby last February. Return to this sphere certainly no bad thing but it remains to be seen how much ability he retains. Potentially well handicapped but he has some serious wellbeing issues to overcome.
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(12) (66/1 -65%) Storming Nelson
66
66/1(-65%)
(12) Storming Nelson 66/1, Winner of a 17f Exeter novice on New Year's Day last year but has offered little in 3 subsequent starts, including on his reappearance at Leicester. Exeter novice winner but fortunes have taken a turn for the worse in handicaps.
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(14) (66/1 -32%) Baddesley
66
66/1(-32%)
(14) Baddesley 66/1, Temperamental sort and while he managed to win over hurdles and fences at Plumpton last season, he has shown little spark in 2 runs so far this time round. Four-time winner but he'll need to run considerably better than in his last two races.
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(10) (200/1 -33%) Imperial Storm
200
200/1(-33%)
(10) Imperial Storm 200/1, Bumper/ hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien but off for 500 days prior to pulling up in a point in May and beaten a long way in handicap hurdles at Chepstow and Hereford in recent months. Pulled up in a point last May and tailed off in two handicap hurdles since then.
14:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Kado De Joie supplemented his victory at Fontwell when accounting for the reopposing Fine Casting at Lingfield last month. Although Nicky Henderson's charge warrants respect, a further 6lb rise in the ratings may scupper his hat-trick bid and LOVE OF NEYMORE is a shade more appealing. The seven-year-old mare made all over C&D 30 days ago and Sean Clarke's 10lb claim may prove crucial. Market support for handicap debutant Firestream off a 718-day absence would be interesting.
LOKI'S MISCHIEF is armed with potential now stepping into handicap company and is a step ahead of the assessor, too, given that he's due to go up 7 lb for last week's highly encouraging effort in a Taunton novice. The 5-y-o shades preference ahead of Fine Casting, who is taken to reverse last month's Lingfield placings with the up-and-coming Kado de Joie on these revised terms. That said, the latter is respected in his hat-trick bid and Firestream is of interest, despite the lengthy absence.
Kado De Joie is feared but there are others with chances and LOKI'S MISCHIEF could be on a nice mark for this handicap debut.
(12) Gustoso 7/4, Benefitted from the step up in trip when successful over 25.5f at Hereford last month. Up 5 lb but another bold showing is on the cards. Career-best form in winning on his first attempt at about 3m; raised a fair 5lb.
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(2) (4/1 -14%) Phantomofthepoints
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Phantomofthepoints 4/1, Arrives in good nick, though he hung badly right late on when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. Up 3lb for Chepstow defeat (3m) when would probably have won but for hanging late on.
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(8) (11/2 +45%) Rivers Corner
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(8) Rivers Corner 11/2, C&D winner for Syd Hosie who wasn't disgraced for Anthony Charlton when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Enters calculations for his new yard. Not disgraced in competitive Pertemps qualifier here on Boxing Day; back with Joe Tizzard.
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(4) (7/1 -40%) Cloud Dancer
7
7/1(-40%)
(4) Cloud Dancer 7/1, Took his form up a notch stepped up in trip when landing 3m handicap at Doncaster 33 days ago. Up 6 lb but he remains unexposed over staying trips and holds leading claims. Strong late on to win at Doncaster (3m) on what was his first start beyond 2m4f.
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(5) (11/1 -120%) Off The Jury
11
11/1(-120%)
(5) Off The Jury 11/1, Failed to build on his Aintree second when turned over at 2/13 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs to bounce back now going handicapping. Handicap debut here and this longer trip is well worth exploring (has point background).
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(7) (12/1 +40%) Planet Legend
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Planet Legend 12/1, Bounced back from a poor run at Huntingdon when second of 4 over 25f at Catterick in November. Should be competitive but suspicion that wait for a first handicap win will go on. Only four ran at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November but ran well behind an in-form rival.
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(3) (16/1 -100%) Billy Boi Blue
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16/1(-100%)
(3) Billy Boi Blue 16/1, Bumper winner for Fergal O'Brien who boasts a positive profile over hurdles for this yard, winning 3m handicap here in October. Came in last of 3 on his Doncaster chase debut and not ruled out quickly reverted to this sphere. Impressed in his final hurdle off 6lb lower; made mistakes on chase debut next time.
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(10) (18/1 +55%) Hardy Fella
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18/1(+55%)
(10) Hardy Fella 18/1, Scored over fences at Fontwell in 2023 but generally out of sorts since and a more compelling case can be made for most of his rivals. Slipping down the weights but needs to turn a corner.
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(1) (20/1 -122%) Grozni
20
20/1(-122%)
(1) Grozni 20/1, Change of headgear when gaining his first win for his current yard in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (21.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Up 5 lb but not taken lightly with visor again sported. In a first-time visor when edging home in a 2m5f handicap at Wetherby; stays 3m.
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(9) (40/1 -186%) Small Present
40
40/1(-186%)
(9) Small Present 40/1, Useful stayer over hurdles but his chase efforts in early 2023 for Sue Smith proved disappointing. Resumes after 21 months off with his fitness to prove for new yard. New trainer could get him back on track but market confidence would be welcomed.
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(11) (66/1 -120%) Storm Dennis
66
66/1(-120%)
(11) Storm Dennis 66/1, Won 2m5f handicaps at Huntingdon and Kempton in 2022. However, tailed off third and final start in 2022/23 and absent since. Market should guide as to what's expected on first run for 21 months. Both his handicap wins came off higher marks but absent since March 2023.
15:10 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
GUSTOSO relished the step up in distance when landing the spoils over an extended 3m1f at Hereford 36 days ago. A 5lb higher mark may prove on the lenient side for the six-year-old and he looks capable of following up. Phantomofthepoints looked set to regain the winning thread but for hanging badly on the run-in and finishing fourth at Chepstow latest. David Pipe's inmate is feared most, ahead of last-time-out winners Grozni and Cloud Dancer.
A few with chances but CLOUD DANCER relished the step up in trip when going in at Doncaster last time and can defy a 6 lb rise. Gustoso also remains unexposed as a stayer on the back of his Hereford success and rates a big danger though with Grozni, Lemoncello and Rivers Corner in the picture too.
Losing his focus after the last almost certainly cost PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (nap) the race at Chepstow but he retains staying potential.
(10) Katate Dori 11/8, Much improved since sent chasing and he went 2-2 with a ready victory in 7-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, heavy) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but has more to offer. Big shout. 2-2 over fences and emerged from the gloom with a clear lead at Chepstow; up another 5lb.
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(1) (9/2 -50%) King Turgeon
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(1) King Turgeon 9/2, Had another breathing op and has taken his form to a new level this term, completing his hat-trick in 3m2f Cheltenham handicap last month. Earlier put in a superb jumping display to bag Grand Sefton at Aintree. Likely player once more. On a roll after wind surgery and hard to know where this 7yo's limitations might lie.
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(9) (7/1 +30%) Sizable Sam
7
7/1(+30%)
(9) Sizable Sam 7/1, Low-mileage sort who returned to form when third of 11 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Needs considering eased 1 lb here. He's a one-paced galloper who kept on to finish a 12l third last time at Exeter (3m).
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(5) (8/1 +0%) My Silver Lining
8
8/1(+0%)
(5) My Silver Lining 8/1, Course winner who comes here on the back of a creditable third of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) 26 days ago, sticking to task. In the picture with cheekpieces on for the 1st time. Never that threatening when third at Hereford; cheekpieces could give her a lift.
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(8) (10/1 +0%) Credo
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10/1(+0%)
(8) Credo 10/1, Has done his winning in small fields and got back on track when fourth of 9 in 25f handicap chase at Haydock last time. Worth a second look with blinkers added. Better last time at Haydock and good chance, assuming that she takes to the new blinkers.
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(7) (12/1 -41%) Take Your Time
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(7) Take Your Time 12/1, Course winner who shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when third of 9 in handicap chase at Haydock (25.6f, heavy) 54 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Could have needed the run when a 21l third in a good staying chase at Haydock.
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(3) (14/1 -87%) Collectors Item
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(3) Collectors Item 14/1, Scored at Uttoxeter in May and got back on track when second of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (28.7f, soft) 40 days ago. In the mix. Hasn't always followed one good run with another but he's got the tools for the job.
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(6) (22/1 +12%) The Big Breakaway
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(6) The Big Breakaway 22/1, Twenty runs since his last win in 2020 and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f, soft) 17 days ago. Others are preferred. He's become wickedly hard to win with and races lazily these days; happy to take on.
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(2) (25/1 -79%) Ballygrifincottage
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(2) Ballygrifincottage 25/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 but this very useful chaser wasn't disgraced when sixth of 8 to King Turgeon in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Mistakes again held him back when never dangerous behind King Turgeon at Cheltenham.
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(4) (28/1 -100%) Ask Me Early
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(4) Ask Me Early 28/1, Temperamental sort who resumed with a below-par fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, soft) 64 days ago. Something to find on form. Hard to predict and a bit to prove after a 22l defeat at Bangor two months ago.
15:45 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 27f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
There has been no stopping KING TURGEON of late, as he completed his hat-trick in fine style when landing a premier handicap at Cheltenham last month. With things clicking into place for David Pipe's seven-year-old, it's hard to imagine he's reached his ceiling yet. Katate Dori, now two from two over fences following his recent Chepstow triumph, is 5lb well-in and must be respected. Collectors Item finished second in the London National at Sandown and he is another to consider.
KATATE DORI has created an excellent impression since sent over fences and a 5 lb rise for his comfortable Chepstow victory doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from going 3-3. David Pipe's resurgent King Turgeon rates the obvious threat in his bid to complete a four-timer, although the likes of Take Your Time, Ballygrifincottage and Collectors Item can all have a say too in this cracking handicap.
Viewing was limited at Chepstow but KATATE DORI emerged from the gloom to win as he liked and this 7yo might be going places.
(5) Necronaut 5/2, £200,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler (2m-2¾m winner) Polly Peachum and fairly useful chaser (2½m/21f winner) Some Man. Plenty to like on paper for top yard. £200,000 4yo; dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler Polly Peachum from family of Denman.
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(4) (10/3 -21%) Kop Land
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(4) Kop Land 10/3, Bathyrhon gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Earlofthecotswolds, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Good Risk At All. Highly respected on debut. 90,000euros 2yo; nicely bred and trainer's bumper runners are always respected.
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(1) (9/2 +44%) Bara Tara
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(1) Bara Tara 9/2, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam 1m-1½m winner. Stable enjoys plenty of bumper success. One to note in the betting. Dam won on the Flat and from a good staying family; interesting newcomer.
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(3) (13/2 +46%) Constantinian
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(3) Constantinian 13/2, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to hurdler Apples Moon. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler/chaser (2m-2¾m winner) Finian's Oscar. Out of an unraced half-sister to high-class jumper Finian's Oscar.
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(2) (15/2 -67%) Bossman Jack
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(2) Bossman Jack 15/2, £50,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Gidleigh Park and fairly useful hurdler/chaser St Barts. Makes plenty of appeal. £50,000 3yo; related to some smart horses and he's in a top yard.
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(10) (11/1 +45%) Ink Black Heart
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(10) Ink Black Heart 11/1, Falco gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Yard get bumper winners and the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye. Flat bred; trainer has occasional bumper success and Sean Bowen is booked.
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(8) (22/1 -83%) Neon Madonna
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22/1(-83%)
(8) Neon Madonna 22/1, Telescope mare. Dam 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner. One to note. First foal of mare who won a bumper and progressed to be smart over hurdles/fences.
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(7) (22/1 -10%) Celestron Star
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22/1(-10%)
(7) Celestron Star 22/1, Telescope mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Scarlet O'Tara. Half-sister to 2m3f-2m7f hurdle winner Scarlet O'Tara; dam won a bumper.
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(6) (28/1 +15%) Rockbeare
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28/1(+15%)
(6) Rockbeare 28/1, Sans Frontieres gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Sauce of Life and fair hurdler Le Braye. Interesting. 3,000euros foal; half-brother to a couple of winners but wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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(11) (33/1 -18%) Petit Galet
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33/1(-18%)
(11) Petit Galet 33/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Kendargent gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Pakora. 22,000euros 3yo; stable 0-5 in bumpers in recent seasons.
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(12) (50/1 -150%) Lydeard Girl
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(12) Lydeard Girl 50/1, Frontiersman filly. Dam 17f-2½m hurdle winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Seebright. Fourth foal; half-sister to point winner Bruce Gobbler; dam 2m1f/2m4f hurdle winner.
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(9) (300/1 -200%) She That Shares
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300/1(-200%)
(9) She That Shares 300/1, Mizzou mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including Amadeon. Dam 1½m winner. Wears tongue strap. Bred to have enough speed for this test. Half-sister to four winners; likely to be outclassed in what's probably a useful bumper.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The market should be a useful indicator and 200,000-pound purchase Necronaut is likely to prove popular for the Paul Nicholls team. However, preference is for BOSSMAN JACK. The son of Jack Hobbs is a half-brother to four winners, most notably the useful Gidleigh Park, and it would come as no surprise were he up to the task on debut. Others to note include Bara Tara and Kop Land.
No form to go on but some of the top yards represented, with £200,000 buy NECRONAUT selected over Bossman Jack and Kop Land before betting clues.
The eyes are drawn to the £200,000 that NECRONAUT fetched last year and his dam is from the family of Denman.
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