Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 19th October 2023
There were 38 Races on Thursday 19th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Thurles, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 19th October 2023
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(2) Plenty Of Time 12/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Off 10 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. Won her only start betweent he flags, so not a forlorn hope if she attracts some support. Point winner and also landed a maiden hurdle here; has potential over fences.
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2nd (1) (3.33/1 -48%) Moviddy
3.33
3.33/1(-48%)
(1) Moviddy 3.33/1, Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles and is very much the type to do better in this sphere, so makes plenty of appeal on first outing for 6 months. Point and dual hurdle winner; open to improvement and there are chasers in the family.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +53%) Presenting A Queen
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4/1(+53%)
(4) Presenting A Queen 4/1, Won 2 bumpers and a 19.5f Chepstow novice hurdle on her first 3 starts under Rules. Showed signs of temperament later in the campaign but she has a background in points, so bigger effort can't be ruled out on seasonal/chasing debut. Won a Chepstow novice hurdle on last season's reappearance; later placed in a handicap.
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|PU| (5) (2/1 +27%) Porter In The Park
2
2/1(+27%)
(5) Porter In The Park 2/1, Irish point winner who showed much improved form over hurdles when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) in January. Held form subsequently and should take to this sphere. Stable is firing, so merits consideration back from 7 months off. Did well last season in handicap hurdles; winning pointer who should make a chaser.
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|PU| (3) (11/4 -10%) Somespring Special
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(3) Somespring Special 11/4, Won twice over hurdles in the spring and is still unexposed, so very much one to note switched to chasing (ex-pointer) for a stable that should have her tuned up. Well placed to win modest hurdle races in handicap and novice company earlier this year.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A trappy opener with all these facing fences for the first time and they all did well over hurdles. PORTER IN THE PARK is preferred.
(1) Classic King 1.5/1, Showed fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season and ought to have a future over jumps. Made the frame in all three bumpers last season and should be up to winning a maiden.
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2nd (6) (6/4 -36%) Beny Nahar Road
1.5
6/4(-36%)
(6) Beny Nahar Road 6/4, Fairly useful maiden on Flat. Too free when sixth of 8 in 2m handicap at Ascot in May on his first outing for Paul Nicholls. Not seen since but he starts out over hurdles in a very winnable race. Decent middle-distance form on the Flat and should make a hurdler for top yard.
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3rd (2) (200/1 +0%) Clinton Lane
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200/1(+0%)
(2) Clinton Lane 200/1, Well held in his sole bumper and no encouragement so far over hurdles. Tailed off in a bumper and pulled up in both his hurdle races; no appeal for now.
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4th (3) (9/1 +0%) Grass's Jet
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9/1(+0%)
(3) Grass's Jet 9/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points. The winner of that point has won a couple of times over hurdles since. Interesting contender. Beaten just over 2l in an Irish point and the winner went on to win twice over hurdles.
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5th (5) (8/1 -100%) Laser Focus
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8/1(-100%)
(5) Laser Focus 8/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead. Off since June. Should be very competitive if ready to roll on his return. Respectable form for Henry De Bromhead, notably his second in maiden and handicap company.
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6th (7) (8/1 +6%) Corporal Jackjones
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8/1(+6%)
(7) Corporal Jackjones 8/1, Landed a couple of small-field bumpers in early summer. Second on Worcester hurdle debut last month but not in anything like the same form when sixth of 9 at Fontwell 13 days ago. Bounce back needed. Won two weak bumpers; will need to step up on what he's achieved over hurdles.
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7th (8) (150/1 +25%) Ruith Le Tu
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150/1(+25%)
(8) Ruith Le Tu 150/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but refused to race on his final starts in that sphere and pulled up on last month's hurdle debut for his new stable. Quirky on the Flat and he was 200-1 when pulled up on recent hurdling debut.
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8th (4) (66/1 -65%) Irlandais
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66/1(-65%)
(4) Irlandais 66/1, Half-brother to bumper winner/useful 2¼m hurdle winner Grand Jury but didn't offer much in a bumper/hurdle for Dan Skelton in the spring. Didn't last long with Dan Skelton after struggling in a bumper and a maiden hurdle.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Beny Nahar Road should threaten if he settles okay but CLASSIC KING did well in bumpers and can make a winning start over hurdles.
(8) The Height Of Fame 7/2, Progressive from a low base last season, completing 4-timer at Exeter (21.6f) in November. Handicapper has looked in control judged on trio of starts upon returning this summer but mark is slowly easing and not discounted for each-way purposes. Tongue tie added now. Has struggled with the handicapper since winning four on the trot in 2022.
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2nd (10) (12/1 +0%) Furkash
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12/1(+0%)
(10) Furkash 12/1, Placed on 3 of last 4 starts over fences last term but not for the first time let down by his jumping (in share of third at time) when unseating 4 out at Warwick in May. Not out of things from this mark returned to timber. Hasn't raced over hurdles (1-7) since the spring of 2022; others preferred.
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3rd (3) (9/4 -29%) Pleasant Man
2.25
9/4(-29%)
(3) Pleasant Man 9/4, Useful stayer on Flat. Yet to get close to that level over hurdles but he went close all 3 starts in handicaps during second half of last term. Never figured in Ascot Stakes when last seen in June but returns to timber with his leading yard in good form. Big shout up in trip. Maiden hurdler but on a competitive mark and rain won't harm his chances.
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4th (6) (4/1 +38%) Dom Perry
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4/1(+38%)
(6) Dom Perry 4/1, Bumper winner who made a successful start for this yard in a maiden hurdle at Southwell in February. Not at best when last seen in a handicap hurdle at Kempton 6 months ago but remains with potential freshened up and he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Resumes on a good mark and there could be improvement lurking.
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5th (7) (14/1 +0%) Moytier
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14/1(+0%)
(7) Moytier 14/1, Well below pick of his French form first 3 starts following a lengthy absence for present yard but confirmed he still has something to offer when second in 6-runner Warwick maiden (19f) when last seen in May. Winner boosted that form subsequently and market may guide on return. Tongue tied. Latest maiden second was his best form and he is well handicapped on that effort.
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6th (1) (7/1 +30%) The Plimsoll Line
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7/1(+30%)
(1) The Plimsoll Line 7/1, 2m maiden winner who ran well when runner-up at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in May. Proved to be a disappointment when pulled up at Uttoxeter (20f) a month later but he's no forlorn hope if bouncing back following 4 months off. Won only a maiden hurdle and looks handicapped about right on the balance of his form.
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7th (9) (16/1 -14%) Caspers Court
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16/1(-14%)
(9) Caspers Court 16/1, Won handicap hurdles over C&D/Exeter at the start of the year but not at best in 3 starts since returning from a break, again no threat when fifth of 6 in handicap at Newton Abbot (26.5f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. C&D winner in February and followed up; subsequent efforts nothing like so encouraging.
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|PU| (4) (11/1 -57%) Highland Frolic
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11/1(-57%)
(4) Highland Frolic 11/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat for the Gosdens and opened hurdles account in 2m Plumpton maiden in April. Backed that up with trio of placed efforts in handicaps and whilst he's disappointed both starts on the level of late, they ought to have blown the cobwebs away. 3lb higher than for three defeats in handicaps during the summer; can still go well.
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -25%) Rock The House
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(2) Rock The House 50/1, Right back to his best this summer, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Worcester (20f) in June. Handicapper appeared to have caught up with him thereafter and (easy to back) finished well held on stable debut at Newton Abbot 17 days ago. This year's wins came on good ground, so the weather forecast does not bode well.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
On his first sighting since Royal Ascot, PLEASANT MAN (nap) can shed his maiden status over hurdles off this mark.
(8) My Silver Lining 2/1, Mixed record over fences last season but she did win 2 of her last 3 starts, including at Cheltenham in April by ¾ length from Juniper. Respected. Won two of her last three and returns with her yard among the winners.
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2nd (3) (11/1 -100%) Wake Up Early
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11/1(-100%)
(3) Wake Up Early 11/1, Recorded third win for this yard at Sedgefield (27f) in March and good third at Fakenham under this rider when last seen in May. Shortlist material. Decent record when fresh, remains on a good mark and won't be inconvenienced by rain.
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3rd (1) (10/1 -82%) Stormy Flight
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(1) Stormy Flight 10/1, Scored at Taunton in February before good second over C&D following month. Remote fourth at Uttoxeter when last seen in May. Looked in the handicapper's grip after winning so well at Taunton last season.
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4th (5) (11/1 +45%) Harlem Soul
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11/1(+45%)
(5) Harlem Soul 11/1, Twice a winner over fences last term but well held last 3 starts, including back over hurdles on return. Disappointed in last two chases and again when returned to hurdling last time.
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|PU| (4) (7/2 +42%) Striking A Pose
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(4) Striking A Pose 7/2, Dual hurdles winner who also scored on his chase debut at Exeter (19.2f) 2 years ago. Has failed to add to that since, however, and just the one decent effort last season. Bumped into an improver last time; should be winning races off this mark.
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|PU| (2) (9/1 -13%) Organdi
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9/1(-13%)
(2) Organdi 9/1, Veteran mare who took advantage of a good opportunity at Fontwell last month but opposable up 5 lb in better race. Four ran and the favourite blew out when this 11yo won at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month.
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|PU| (6) (16/5 -16%) Juniper
3.2
16/5(-16%)
(6) Juniper 16/5, Picked up where she left off when completing hat-trick at Wetherby on return in December. Stopped in alarming fashion next 2 starts but back on track when ¾-length second to My Silver Lining at Cheltenham final start. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Harry Whittington. Tongue strap on. Narrowly beaten by My Silver Lining at Cheltenham in April; able when fresh.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Mr Mafia won this in 2021 and races off 5lb lower here after tailing off at Fontwell, but he needs to get back to top form to challenge now. My Silver Lining won her only start here in February and was three-quarters of a length ahead of JUNIPER when they met at Cheltenham in April. However, she meets her old adversary on 1lb worse terms here and this flatter track may see those positions reversed. She has her first run for the in-form Anthony Honeyball yard here and may come out on top on this occasion.
WAKE UP EARLY has done very well since joining this yard and his latest third at Fakenham in May was arguably his best run yet. He remains of interest and can make a winning return. There wasn't much between My Silver Lining and Juniper when first and second at Cheltenham in May and they are feared most.
A chance is taken on STRIKING A POSE, who has come down the weights for a reason but the signs were more encouraging last time.
(10) Inca De Lafayette 5/2, French bumper scorer who made a winning British/hurdles debut at Taunton in February of last year and posted a solid fourth at same course when last seen in April. Had a wind operation since and looks a likely contender here.
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2nd (7) (10/3 +33%) Mamoon Star
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10/3(+33%)
(7) Mamoon Star 10/3, Proved rather disappointing after winning a Taunton novice (16.5f) in November, including when well beaten on handicap debut at Ludlow in March. Figures off a handy mark if revitalised after a summer break, though. Tongue strap on first time.
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3rd (1) (9/1 +25%) Stormin Crossgales
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9/1(+25%)
(1) Stormin Crossgales 9/1, Low-mileage hurdles winner who improved to make winning return/chase debut at this course (15.7f) in November. Never really built on that, however, and looks no more than respectably treated back over the smaller obstacles.
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4th (4) (10/1 +0%) Planet Legend
10
10/1(+0%)
(4) Planet Legend 10/1, Winner at Huntingdon and Kelso last term, taking advantage of a soft lead when scoring in decisive fashion on the second occasion. Failed to give his running switched to a handicap at Musselburgh when last seen in March but returns on a workable mark.
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5th (6) (4/1 +47%) John Betjeman
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4/1(+47%)
(6) John Betjeman 4/1, Hurdles winner at Ffos Las in March and runner-up all 3 starts over timber since. Should be spot on after a solid effort on the level last month and is one for the shortlist.
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6th (2) (20/1 +39%) Rathmacknee
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20/1(+39%)
(2) Rathmacknee 20/1, Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. Showed some ability remains on debut for new yard at Uttoxeter last month but percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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7th (8) (17/2 -155%) Kitesurfer
8.5
17/2(-155%)
(8) Kitesurfer 17/2, From a good family and won his only race in France back in May 2022. Little impact on debut for Harry Whittington at Kempton in spring, however, and remains to be seen if new yard can get the best out of him on handicap debut.
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8th (5) (18/1 +10%) No No Tonic
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18/1(+10%)
(5) No No Tonic 18/1, Likeable mare who was in good order last winter, scoring twice at this course and making the frame on a couple of occasions at Chepstow in February. However, form tailed off thereafter and she may well need this outing.
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|PU| (3) (25/1 -150%) Kingston Sunflower
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25/1(-150%)
(3) Kingston Sunflower 25/1, Completed a hat-trick in novice hurdles at this sort of trip for Fergal O'Brien this time last year but not seen since and market may prove best guide on handicap bow/return for new connections.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Kingston Sunflower arrives after winning her last three starts in novice hurdles, but she hasn't been seen since October 2022 and this looks a big ask after close to a year off. Multiple course winner Stormin Crossgales and the race-fit John Betjeman are both respected, but INCA DE LAFAYETTE looks potentially well-handicapped. A beaten favourite at Taunton off 2lb higher in April, he has had a wind operation since and if that brings improvement, as it often does for many Paul Nicholls horses, then the bottom-weight may come home in front.
This can go to INCA DE LAFAYETTE, who has gone well fresh before and reappears on a decent mark. John Betjeman and Hiconic can also make their presence felt.
This is open. INCA DE LAFAYETTE did okay on occasions last season and perhaps some wind surgery can enable him to find some consistency
(1) Ben Lilly 7/2, Useful 7-time Flat winner for David Brown and off the mark in this sphere at the eleventh attempt at Newton Abbot (3¼m) last month. Creditable third back there since. Should be involved in his current form, especially with rain about.
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2nd (4) (7/4 +65%) Stiletto
1.75
7/4(+65%)
(4) Stiletto 7/4, Still a maiden under both codes but he did go close in 3¼m Fontwell handicap hurdle 12 days ago. Raised 4 lb but still looks on a competitive mark. 0-20 but clear of the rest when going down narrowly at Fontwell 12 days ago.
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3rd (6) (9/2 +82%) Punches Cross
4.5
9/2(+82%)
(6) Punches Cross 9/2, Placed twice over hurdles at Fontwell this summer but ran one of his lesser races when sixth of 14 at Uttoxeter last month. Placed in recent weeks but dropped out without putting up much of a fight on latest start.
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4th (5) (10/1 +38%) Let It Shine
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10/1(+38%)
(5) Let It Shine 10/1, Reached the frame in a couple of handicaps this summer but ran no sort of race at Southwell earlier this month. Hard to be too positive after that. Respected on some form but hardly went a yard when pulled up at Southwell on latest start.
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5th (3) (10/1 -11%) Just A Mystery
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10/1(-11%)
(3) Just A Mystery 10/1, Just modest form to date, failing to improve for a switch to handicap company when fifth over 2½m at Uttoxeter 7 weeks ago. Steps up in trip again now. Still early days for a good stable. Had no excuses when only fifth on his switch to handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f).
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6th (8) (9/2 +55%) West Orchard
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(8) West Orchard 9/2, Modest maiden who ran up to his best when second over 3¼m at Fontwell when last seen in May. Has some quirks and now 0-14, but repeat of his latest form should see him in the mix.
LTO Selection:
16:20 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STILETTO has stepped forward since being upped in trip on his last couple of starts and went close to getting off the mark in this sphere when a neck second in a conditional riders' event at Fontwell earlier in the month. With Harry Kimber able to use his 3lb claim on this occasion, the five-year-old is expected to get off the mark. West Orchard is likely to appreciate conditions and is respected, along with the hat-trick-seeking Top Cloud, who carries a 7lb penalty for scoring at Hereford on Tuesday.
TOP CLOUD has returned a much improved performer for new trainer Robbie Llewellyn and can complete a hat-trick inside 10 days. Stiletto was well clear of the rest when narrowly denied at Fontwell recently and can give the selection most to do ahead of Ben Lilly.
Top Cloud has obvious claims in his bid for a quick hat-trick but a chance is taken on the returning WEST ORCHARD.
(7) Janeslittlevoice 10/3, Maiden hurdler but he has taken well to fences, scoring at Newton Abbot before posting a good third (in first-time cheekpieces) in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Can go well again. Has run well in all five chases; perhaps found Hexham too stiff a test latest.
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2nd (2) (13/2 +0%) Astroman
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(2) Astroman 13/2, Belatedly off the mark (fortunate winner) in maiden hurdle at Stratford in May and followed up under a penalty at Fontwell. Has looked in the grip of the assessor since though but place prospects. Had a decent summer over hurdles but didn't run great on previous chase start.
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3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Off The Planet
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12/1(+0%)
(5) Off The Planet 12/1, Fair maiden hurdler but he came in only seventh of 9 in handicap at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Goes back chasing after breathing surgery with plenty to prove. 0-13 under rules and fell early when tried once before over fences two years ago.
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4th (6) (10/3 -21%) Bensini
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10/3(-21%)
(6) Bensini 10/3, Hurdles winner who has made a good start in this sphere, cheekpieces on when runner-up in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Well in the mix off the same mark. Good runs in both his chases but soft ground would temper enthusiasm for him.
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|PU| (3) (7/4 -7%) Doctor Foley
1.75
7/4(-7%)
(3) Doctor Foley 7/4, Placed in Irish points and has proved a different proposition since going chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f). Set a lot to do when fifth of 9 at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) last time. Expected to be bang there off a 2 lb lower mark. Won first two chases and his below-par run the last time probably came too soon.
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|PU| (1) (10/1 +29%) Debden Bank
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10/1(+29%)
(1) Debden Bank 10/1, Fair handicap chaser at best but pulled up last 3 starts, including back over hurdles at Southwell in July. Has had a wind op since and needs it to spark a resurgence. Out of form but he's dropped in the weights and had further wind surgery.
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|PU| (4) (100/1 -25%) Master Sam Bellamy
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100/1(-25%)
(4) Master Sam Bellamy 100/1, Unreliable sort who came in last of 4 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Hard to warm to. 25lb out of the weights when tailed off last time but has an awful lot to prove.
LTO Selection:
16:52 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DOCTOR FOLEY appeared to have a valid excuse for running poorly at Newton Abbot when turned out under a penalty after scoring at Fontwell the week before. The six-year-old had progressed well over the larger obstacles prior to that display and Anthony Honeyball's gelding is likely to have more to offer after a break. Bensini runs off the same mark as his recent second at Southwell, while the consistent Janeslittlevoice isn't one to discount.
Anthony Honeyball's DOCTOR FOLEY saw his winning run ended when fifth at Newton Abbot but he wasn't seen to best effect there and can quickly resume winning ways at the chief expense of Southwell runner-up Bensini. Janeslittlevoice is another in-form chaser who can have a say.
The unexposed DOCTOR FOLEY was probably in need of a break when disappointing last time and he returns in a winnable race.
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