There were 45 Races on Saturday 17th February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 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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1st (5)  (8/15 +34%)Onethreefivenotout |
8/15(+34%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Onethreefivenotout 8/15, Made a winning bumper debut at Worcester in October 2021. Not seen again until this winter but progressed well until only ninth of 10 in Sandown handicap 14 days ago. Well worth another chance with cheekpieces added in these much calmer waters. Poor on handicap debut but he's a bit of a standout on his previous near misses. |
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2nd (3)  (11/1 -69%)Highlands Legacy |
11/1(-69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Highlands Legacy 11/1, Kayf Tara gelding who has been placed in bumpers at Ffos Las and Chepstow this winter. Much respected on his hurdles debut. Posted the same RPR of 98 in his two small-field bumpers; more will be needed here. |
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3rd (12)  (9/2 -50%)Rosy Redrum |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Rosy Redrum 9/2, Fairly useful bumper winner who showed promise both hurdling runs in late 2022 for Milton Harris. Off 14 months but she remains with potential for her new handler. Off since a Newbury fall in November 2022 when running well in a Listed race. |
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4th (8)  (40/1 +20%)Rangatira Jack |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rangatira Jack 40/1, Well held in 2 bumpers last spring and a pair of Exeter hurdling events this winter. Others appeal more. Has no obvious form claims having been beaten 31l and 45l in his two hurdles. |
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5th (2)  (50/1 -150%)Cocardier |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cocardier 50/1, 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 8 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 21 days ago, considerately handled. Can build on it. Uttoxeter third (in cheekpieces) is something to build but likely to be placed at best. |
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6th (4)  (200/1 -300%)Just Aidan |
200/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Just Aidan 200/1, Winner of sole outing in points and he came in sixth of 11 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Should improve. Point bumper winner last April; hasn't shown enough under rules to merit a second look. |
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7th (7)  (50/1 +0%)Paddy In The Caddy |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Paddy In The Caddy 50/1, £55,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points in May. However, finished well held in novice hurdles at Exeter and over C&D this year. Sort to do better in the longer term. Has filled minor roles in both his hurdles and he's one for another day. |
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8th (11)  (80/1 -60%)Miss Applejack |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Miss Applejack 80/1, Bumper winner but slipped and unseated last on Catterick hurdle debut and only seventh in similar company at Doncaster last time. More is required Bumper winner but unappealing on her hurdling exploits. |
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9th (9)  (16/1 -14%)Soir De Gala |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Soir De Gala 16/1, Promise on Wincanton bumper debut in April but has failed to build on it, only 11th in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 25 days ago. In good hands but needs to take a step forward. Safe to say that Onethreefivenotout is the yard's number one here. |
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|PU| (6)  (8/1 +43%)Optimistic Joe |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Optimistic Joe 8/1, £60,000 purchase after finishing third in a point last March but looked in need of the experience when ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft, 20/1) 25 days ago. Can take a step forward. Close up in a point; only midfield on hurdling debut but that was at Newbury. |
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|PU| (1)  (33/1 -267%)Backinaction |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Backinaction 33/1, £25,000 6-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced. Got off the mark in Irish points at third attempt (Jan 21).so he's a hugely respected first-timer. Worth a market check. 3m point winner; best watched kicking off over hurdles at the minimum distance. |
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|PU| (10)  (250/1 -25%)Whats Cooking |
250/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Whats Cooking 250/1, Tongue tied and pulled up in novice hurdles over C&D and at Taunton this year. Hooded for 1st time with lots to find on form. Some ability in British points but pulled up in two hurdles and was huge odds both times. |
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ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT may be a maiden over hurdles and disappointed at Sandown last time out, but he sets the standard based on his previous narrow defeat at Kempton. The eight-year-old gets the vote at the main expense of the returning Rosy Redrum, as well as Highlands Legacy, who shaped well on both starts in bumpers and is open to improvement on his debut over obstacles.
ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT fluffed his lines on his handicap debut at Sandown last time out but had been on the up prior to that and is taken to bounce back in style reverted to maiden company with cheekpieces applied for the first time. Hurdling-newcomers Backinaction and Highlands Legacy both bring a fair bit of potential and can chase home Paul Nicholls' useful sort in that order.
This is a weaker race than the two hurdles in which ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT went close before failing to give his true running at Sandown.
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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1st (3)  (6/5 +56%)Nemean Lion |
6/5(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Nemean Lion 6/5, Took well to hurdling last term, culminating in a Kelso Grade 2 win, and picked up where he left off when landing the Welsh Champion on his Ffos Las return. Better than the result in the Greatwood and resumed progress when runner-up in the Lanzorate Hurdle at Kempton 36 days ago. Respected. Has been holding his own in strong handicaps and he's a major player on these terms. |
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2nd (4)  (5/1 -67%)Colonel Mustard |
5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Colonel Mustard 5/1, Has a very modest strike rate for one with his ability but proved better than ever when third of 6 in a Grade 1 at Punchestown in April. Not so good over fences this term but makes plenty of appeal back over hurdles on these terms. Has been chasing but he's better over hurdles and has the form to trouble Rubaud. |
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3rd (1)  (11/2 -57%)Goshen |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Goshen 11/2, Dual winner of this race but has been below form all 3 starts this season and remains easy enough to oppose for the time being. Wears first-time blinkers back down markedly in trip. Dual winner of this race and there's a chance that new blinkers might trigger a revival. |
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4th (5)  (17/2 -6%)Guard Your Dreams |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Guard Your Dreams 17/2, Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2022. Shaped as if retaining just about all of his ability after 22 months off despite finishing last of 5 to Lossiemouth in International Hurdle at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago, but was soon left behind once the tempo lifted. Smart in the past but current wellbeing a grey area after finishing last at Cheltenham. |
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5th (2)  (4/1 -220%)Rubaud |
4/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rubaud 4/1, Has continued on an upward trajectory this term, bringing up the 4-timer in a C&D Grade 2 in November. Lost nothing in defeat to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and ran about as well as could be expected in the International Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Big player. Strong form claims but conditions the nagging concern as good or good to soft is ideal. |
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The winner of this race in 2021 and 2022, Goshen is likely to make this a test from the front and that should play to the strengths of the Lanzarote second NEMEAN LION. Having won the Welsh Champion Hurdle earlier in the season, the son of Golden Horn doesn't lack for pace and he may have too much for the top-rated Rubaud, who scored over C&D earlier in the season and was runner-up to the mighty Constitution Hill at Christmas. Colonel Mustard may be winless since October 2021, but he ran some excellent races in this sphere last year and is another to consider.
COLONEL MUSTARD has an unconvincing profile over fences, but that's certainly not the case in this sphere with several fine efforts to his name and he makes plenty of appeal on these terms. Rubaud is a likeable type who has an excellent strike rate in small fields, and he's feared most ahead of Nemean Lion, who possibly hasn't reached his ceiling just yet.
It's hard to rule out any of the five but NEMEAN LION (nap) appeals as the one most likely to give his running with lots in his favour.
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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1st (4)  (4/6 +59%)Hatos |
4/6(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hatos 4/6, Maiden hurdle winner (at 2m) who, refitted with blinkers, justified good support to open his account over fences at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) 16 days ago. Consistency hasn't been his strong suit but definite claims with a repeat here. Ffos Las win came at a cost to the tune of 7lb, but may have turned a corner. |
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2nd (3)  (7/2 -75%)Toothless |
7/2(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Toothless 7/2, Dual 2m hurdles winner last season who shaped better than on his reappearance when fifth at Ludlow (21f) in November. Underwhelming display at Kempton followed however and switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now. Cheekpieces applied. Dual hurdle winner but having a quiet season; cheekpieces added for today's chase debut. |
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3rd (2)  (10/1 -150%)Dr T J Eckleburg |
10/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dr T J Eckleburg 10/1, Had a good spell during second half of last year, resuming winning ways at Ludlow (2m, heavy) before a good second back at that venue later in December. Disappointed at Taunton 6 weeks ago but no surprise to see him bounce back. Poor last time but had been in a good run of form and remains competitively treated. |
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4th (1)  (5/1 -11%)The Russian Doyen |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Russian Doyen 5/1, Very lightly raced since ending a losing run at Newbury (16.4f, heavy) 2 years ago and went backwards from an encouraging reappearance effort when well-beaten fourth in 5-runner handicap at aforementioned venue 7 weeks ago. Handicapper has given him a chance at least. First run back from an absence was better than the second; still respected off a good mark. |
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HATOS looked a different proposition on heavy ground when scoring easily at Ffos Las earlier in the month, and a 7lb rise for that success may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Anthony Honeyball's charge needs to prove himself going right-handed, but he sets the standard ahead of chase-debutant Toothless, and Dr T J Eckleburg, who has already scored twice this season.
HATOS crucially jumped better in refitted blinkers (retained here) as he opened his chase account with a bit to spare at Ffos Las 16 days ago and a repeat should see him firmly in the mix again from a 7 lb higher mark. Dr T J Eckleburg can also figure if dispelling a lesser run at Taunton, whilst the market may prove a useful guide in assessing the chances of chase-debutant Toothless.
Ffos Las winner Hatos has conditions in his favour but it could be worth risking THE RUSSIAN DOYEN on this drop in grade.
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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1st (2)  (7/2 +30%)Sheldon |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sheldon 7/2, Third chase win of his career when seeing off 6 rivals over C&D on Boxing Day and he ran creditably despite an error-strewn round of jumping when third at Leicester (20f) 17 days ago. Never won off this high a mark but he's in with a fighting chance in current form. |
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2nd (1)  (5/2 +9%)King's Threshold |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) King's Threshold 5/2, Fairly-useful hurdler who found improvement when second on handicap chase debut at Kempton (20.5f) in November. Ran well for a long way when third over extended 22f at Newbury 25 days ago and well worth considering granted return to this less demanding test. Made the frame in both chase starts (2m4f/2m6f) and should make presence felt once more. |
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3rd (4)  (5/1 -11%)Dreaming Blue |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dreaming Blue 5/1, Showed benefit of first start for 6 months when third over extended 25f at Ludlow in December, his stamina ebbing away late on. Not in quite the same form despite filling same spot at Doncaster (3m) but return to this shorter trip can help with blinkers enlisted. He's handicapped to go well if back on song and blinkers are now given a go. |
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4th (7)  (20/1 +20%)I Love You Sivola |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) I Love You Sivola 20/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but not much encouragement for current stable. Hard to warm to operating from out of the weights. It's been low-key stuff in Britain, over hurdles and fences; others safer. |
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5th (6)  (13/2 -8%)Moorland Rambler |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Moorland Rambler 13/2, Appreciated the test of stamina when winning a 17f handicap hurdle at Exeter 13 months ago. Hasn't gone without promise in a couple of chase starts late last year and this drop back in trip rates a plus from an easing mark. Winning hurdler off 2lb higher; lightly raced chaser who found 3m too far last time. |
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|PU| (5)  (7/1 -155%)Individualiste |
7/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Individualiste 7/1, Recorded a facile success eased in class/equipped with cheekpieces over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in December. However, that proved a weak race and unable to match that when fourth here (21.3f) 6 weeks ago. Tongue tie added now chasing though, and not dismissed for leading yard. Recent winning hurdler and, like many from his yard, he could improve for fences. |
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|PU| (3)  (11/2 +31%)Off To A Flyer |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Off To A Flyer 11/2, Successful over hurdles at Ayr (24.3f) last spring but not kicked on as expected this term, including in a couple of chase tries at Kempton/Newbury, his jumping failing to pass muster latterly. Cheekpieces on 1st time here. Defied this mark over hurdles; nothing so far over fences but cheekpieces could help. |
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KING'S THRESHOLD has shaped well on both outings over fences, with a runner-up effort at Kempton in November followed by a third at Newbury last month. The drop back in trip may yield some improvement from the seven-year-old, who was left alone by the handicapper following his latest effort. Sheldon won over C&D on his penultimate outing and is capable of going close, along with chasing debutant Individualiste.
It could just pay to take a chance on DREAMING BLUE who ran a cracker under positive tactics when third at Ludlow on his penultimate start and a return to a right-handed track (tended to jump right at Doncaster latest) with blinkers enlisted could see Anthony Honeyball's charge in a better light. King's Threshold remains the type to do better in this sphere and he's feared, along with chase-debutant Individualiste.
A tight handicap with no standout contender. This trip with some cut underfoot could be just the ticket for DREAMING BLUE.
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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1st (10)  (6/1 +76%)Rivers Corner |
6/1(+76%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rivers Corner 6/1, Modest in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles, failing to improve for the switch to handicaps the last twice. Needs to raise his game upped further in trip. Beaten 23l and 28l in his two handicaps, so has work to do; takes another step up in trip. |
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2nd (2)  (5/1 +9%)Stratton Oakmont |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Stratton Oakmont 5/1, Finally off the mark under Rules in 3-runner handicap at Southwell in November. Has backed that up with a couple of solid efforts in defeat, latterly touched off by Perculator at Wetherby (3m, heavy) last time, and likely to be on the premises once again. Solid sequence in 3m handicaps; raised another 3lb but major claims. |
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3rd (6)  (12/1 -100%)The Bold Thady |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Bold Thady 12/1, Weak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, his second at Ludlow (23.8f, good) when last seen in May the third time he's finished runner-up in handicap company. 0-11 over hurdles but made the frame in all seven starts with cheekpieces; 279 days off. |
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4th (1)  (8/1 -23%)Chatshow Tv |
8/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chatshow Tv 8/1, Runner-up sole start in points and encouraging Rules debut when third behind a couple of useful types in 19f Warwick novice (heavy) in November. Hasn't built on that since but improvement isn't out of the question now upped in trip for this handicap bow. Improvement required but, making handicap debut over a new trip, he needs a market check. |
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5th (7)  (10/3 +45%)Ede'iffs Rock |
10/3(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ede'iffs Rock 10/3, Consistent sort who opened her account after a frustrating run of placed efforts in 13-runner handicap at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 25 days ago, all out to hold on. Up 3 lb and ought to be in the mix again. Reliable; off the mark in 13-runner handicap at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) latest; new trip. |
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|PU| (5)  (9/2 -64%)Pentire Head |
9/2(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pentire Head 9/2, Placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season. Took another small step forward over hurdles with new tactics tried when third of 16 in maiden at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) on New Year's Day and this step up in trip could unlock more now handicapping. One to look out for. Hurdle has not matched bumper form; could still be interesting; new trip on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (3)  (12/1 +25%)Johnny B |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Johnny B 12/1, Produced a career-best on return from over a year off when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (50/1) over C&D in December. Possibly not over his exertions from that success at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day and now quickly reverts to hurdles. 50-1, won by 9l over C&D (heavy) in December; unreliable and pulled up over fences latest. |
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|PU| (9)  (15/2 -67%)Pride Rock |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Pride Rock 15/2, Signs of ability in a trio of starts in novices and stepped significantly up in trip for his handicap debut, showed improved form when runner-up at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft) 13 months ago. Clearly had his issues but returns with yard having saddled several winners already this week. Cheekpieces on. 2nd of 15 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft); off 390 days since; cheekpieces go on. |
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|PU| (4)  (16/1 -78%)Ticking Tom Bomb |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ticking Tom Bomb 16/1, Unplaced on his completed start in points in 2022 but showed promise in a couple of maiden hurdles in recent months. Proved a bitter disappointment making a quick switch to a handicap at this course (15.2f, soft) on Boxing Day and is now hiked up in trip. Flopped when favourite on handicap debut here (1m7f) on Boxing Day; big rethink on trip. |
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|PU| (8)  (150/1 -500%)Known |
150/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Known 150/1, Twelve-race maiden who was pulled up in a handicap chase at Stratford when last seen in July 2022. Since undergone a second wind op and, on the back of such an absence, he's probably best watched back hurdling for new yard. Out of form in 2022 when last seen; left Jonjo O'Neill; further wind op in November 2023. |
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PENTIRE HEAD hasn't quite shown the promise in three starts over hurdles that he displayed in bumpers last season. However, a step up in trip on handicap debut may be the key to unlocking his true potential. Similar comments apply to Chatshow Tv, who has been running with credit so far over timber, while others to consider include Stratton Oakmont and Pride Rock.
PRIDE ROCK showed improved form hiked up in trip on handicap debut when finishing runner-up at Ffos Las 13 months ago and, while he has a significant absence to overcome, his yard has enjoyed plenty of success this week so he's chanced to make a winning reappearance with first-time cheekpieces applied. Pentire Head has been steadily progressive in this sphere so he's one to look out for now handicapping, with Stratton Oakmont and Ede'iffs Rock also not out of things.
In-form STRATTON OAKMONT has nothing to prove with conditions. Next best are Pride Rock, Pentire Head and Ede'Iffs Rock.
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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1st (7)  (15/2 -25%)No Hubs No Hoobs |
15/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) No Hubs No Hoobs 15/2, Opened chase account over C&D in December 2022 and found just one too good when bidding to repeat the dose in this season's renewal of the same race. Tried in cheekpieces when below par at Plumpton recently and he could have a part to play if this change of headgear (blinkered) does the trick. This mark is no gift but cheekpieces didn't last long and blinkers are now given a go. |
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2nd (8)  (3/1 -9%)Captain Claude |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Captain Claude 3/1, Hurdles winner last spring and successful first 2 starts switched to this sphere at Fontwell in November/December. Failed to complete the hat-trick off this mark at the same course last time but he wasn't beaten far and should give another good account. Beaten over 2m5f last time but had previously produced a career best at 3m2f (soft). |
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3rd (5)  (5/2 +38%)Leissieres Express |
5/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Leissieres Express 5/2, No great shakes over hurdles but has already shown himself to be more of a force in this sphere, placed here and at Exeter prior to opening his account at the latter course (24.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day. Failed to complete last time but should be in the mix granted a clear round here. 3m winner at Exeter; unexposed as a stayer and he's on the shortlist. |
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4th (9)  (7/1 -27%)Born At Midnight |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Born At Midnight 7/1, Dual chase winner last term, including at this course, and he resumed with a creditable third in a 6-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he's one to be interested in. Course winner; plenty to like about his encouraging return from 11 months off. |
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|PU| (6)  (9/1 +18%)Samuel Jackson |
9/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Samuel Jackson 9/1, Lost his way over fences last season and while he stepped up on his tame reappearance spin over hurdles (pulled up) when fourth of 10 back in this sphere at Warwick last month, it's far easier to make cases for several of his rivals. Now a 12yo and he's struggling to recapture his best form; latest fourth was remote. |
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|PU| (4)  (13/2 -18%)Ede'iffs Elton |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ede'iffs Elton 13/2, All 3 career wins over fences at this course and, after 8 months off, he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 here (20.2f, soft) in November. However, went with no fluency whatsoever over C&D next time and a further 2 lb drop in the weights isn't enticing enough. Excellent course record but has twice disappointed on heavy, including last time. |
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|PU| (1)  (14/1 -56%)Eceparti |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Eceparti 14/1, Took advantage of a career-low mark in emphatic style when making a winning return at Chepstow in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course 8 days later but form has dipped the last twice and he's probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Return of Ned Fox is a positive (2-2) but this track might not play to his strengths. |
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|PU| (2)  (28/1 -100%)Motion In Limine |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Motion In Limine 28/1, Fair hurdler whose form has been in and out over fences, runner-up on 2 of his last 4 starts but he ran no sort of a race when eventually pulled up at Carlisle last time. Others preferred. Second at Sedgefield in November but pulled up either side of that. |
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|PU| (3)  (28/1 -75%)Uptown Lady |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Uptown Lady 28/1, Hurdles winner in February 2021 but hasn't stood much racing since and she hasn't shown a great deal in 4 starts (unseated rider twice) over fences. Hasn't really got things going over fences following lengthy breaks; tries cheekpieces. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CAPTAIN CLAUDE finished a gallant third when bidding to bring up a Fontwell hat-trick last month and Anthony Honeyball's charge can return to winning ways stepped back up in trip. Leissieres Express ran out a workmanlike winner on his penultimate start and, provided he can put last month's unseat behind him, the seven-year-old should be able to make his presence felt. The largely consistent Born At Midnight holds solid claims to at least hit the frame.
CAPTAIN CLAUDE has taken well to fences and while he ultimately came up short when bidding for the hat-trick at Fontwell, that was no backward step. Anthony Honeyball's charge looks pretty solid overall and shades preference ahead of Born At Midnight, who put in a good shift when third on his return from an 11-month absence at Plumpton. Leissieres Express and No Hubs No Hoobs are others to consider.
Conditions won't faze CAPTAIN CLAUDE who could prove himself worth his career-high mark now that he returns to further.
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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1st (1)  (15/2 +53%)Hermes Boy |
15/2(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hermes Boy 15/2, Winless since 2021 and he's hard to warm to judged on his exploits so far this season. Go back and he's well handicapped but it's been a while since he ran a race of note. |
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2nd (4)  (2/1 +20%)Zonda |
2/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Zonda 2/1, Boasts an appealing pedigree and has made the frame on each of his 3 starts, most recently when upped to 23.5f on first run in handicap company at Ascot (good) in December. This unexposed 6-y-o should have more to offer and he's high on the shortlist. Solid claims with a repeat of his Ascot fourth and he should have more to offer. |
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3rd (7)  (16/1 +36%)Ask Brewster |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ask Brewster 16/1, Won sole start in points and showed promise when fourth in a pair of maiden hurdles at Chepstow in November. However, failed to improve when pitched into handicap company at Taunton. Found wanting on handicap debut at Taunton when weak in the betting (2m3f, soft). |
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4th (5)  (9/4 +44%)Shuil Ceoil |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Shuil Ceoil 9/4, Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (21f, heavy) in December. Lost little caste in defeat at Fontwell since and it's not hard to envisage him playing a leading role. An improving 6yo with some scope about him; respected despite his Fontwell defeat. |
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5th (6)  (11/1 -144%)Paddy De Pole |
11/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Paddy De Pole 11/1, Winning Irish pointer who shaped as if better for the run when third in novice hurdle at Chepstow on his first start under Rules. Well held both subsequent starts but improvement could be forthcoming now equipped with cheekpieces on this handicap debut. Modest so far; handicap newcomers from this yard are dangerous species; tries cheekpieces.. |
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6th (2)  (40/1 -233%)Iddergem |
40/1(-233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Iddergem 40/1, Has won selling events at Stratford and Southwell for Olly Murphy this winter but has more on his plate now handicapping for a new stable. Two selling wins this term; likely to need more now sent into a handicap for stable debut. |
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|PU| (3)  (9/2 -35%)Kit's Coty |
9/2(-35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kit's Coty 9/2, Placed all 3 starts in Irish points (£60,000 purchase) and made it third time lucky in this sphere when landing a mares' maiden at Hereford (21.7f, soft) last month. Mark for this handicap debut looks fair and she's a must for the shortlist. Strong in the finish in winning last time; sticks to the same trip for handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Last-time-out winner KIT'S COTY remains unexposed and she gets the tentative vote to come home in front on her handicap debut. Paddy De Pole may improve in first-time cheekpieces and he should be able to make his presence felt for his in-form stable. Iddergem has been running consistently well this season, but he hasn't looked the most straightforward at the finish and comes with obvious risks attached.
ZONDA and Kit's Coty are both armed with potential and the vote goes to the former, who shaped well when fourth on his handicap bow at Ascot. It's by no means a two-horse race, though, with Chauffeur Driven and Shuil Ceoil both accorded respect, while it'll be interesting to see how the Paul Nicholls-trained handicap debutant Paddy de Pole shapes up in the betting.
A chance is taken on CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN. His novice efforts over inadequate trips haven't been devoid of promise.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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 | At the races watchout for |
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