Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 7th December 2023
There were 37 Races on Thursday 7th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 7th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Balko Saint 8/1, Dual winner over hurdles and runner-up 4 times over fences, including at Newton Abbot (21f, good) in June. Weakened quickly back over hurdles back from 5 months off and again ran poorly back in this sphere here 2 weeks ago. Only sixth (Moytier third) when reverting to fences over C&D a fortnight ago; easing mark..
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(5) (9/2 -13%) Moytier
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(5) Moytier 9/2, Decent placed efforts 3 of last 4 starts, including switched to fences the last twice. Should be in the mix again in a change of headgear. Ran well (weakening third) over C&D last time; headgear tweaked seeking the breakthrough..
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(2) (10/3 +17%) Bolsover Bill
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(2) Bolsover Bill 10/3, Thrived with the tongue tie refitted last term, gaining a fourth success over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) in March. Well held both starts in the summer but interesting runner for new yard (formerly with Warren Greatrex) back down in the weights having been freshened up by a break. Stays well & most proficient on soft; low key on last two starts; first run for H. Derham..
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(4) (10/3 -33%) Grizzly James
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(4) Grizzly James 10/3, Fairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who took advantage of reduced mark when scoring at Hereford in April. Set to follow up when falling 2 out at Chepstow later that month. Off since but remains of interest for in-form yard. Won at Hereford in April; probably unlucky at Chepstow next time; chance back from a break.
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7
(7) (11/2 -38%) School For Scandal
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(7) School For Scandal 11/2, Belatedly opened his account when scoring from the front in a Taunton handicap chase (21.7f, soft) on final start of last season. Good second at Fakenham on return but opposable from 1 lb out of the handicap in better race here. Runner-up at Fakenham (2m5f) on seasonal reappearance; could have significant role to play.
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3
(3) (12/1 -9%) Faustinovick
12
12/1(-9%)
(3) Faustinovick 12/1, Made a winning reappearance at Chepstow last season but below par so far this term. Becoming well handicapped but others make more appeal still. Failed to shine since returning from further wind surgery; usually goes well at Wincanton..
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(6) (15/2 -7%) Jessie Lightfoot
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(6) Jessie Lightfoot 15/2, Left John Groucott and returned to form when landing a 6-runner Southwell handicap a year ago. Premature exit wasn't her fault next time and shaped as if still in form when third at Market Rasen final start. Off 10 months and starts out for another new yard. Southwell winner last December; 303-day absence to overcome on first run for E. Williams..
LTO Selection:
12:20 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GRIZZLY JAMES won at Hereford in April and looked to have a big chance of following that up when falling two out at Chepstow later that month. The seven-year-old remains open to improvement and has to be respected on his return to action. Moytier has made the frame on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while School For Scandal also makes the shortlist.
BOLSOVER BILL has run poorly on his last 2 starts but he has since joined an in-form yard so could be worth chancing back down in the weights after a break. Grizzly James was set to follow up his Hereford win when falling 2 out at Chepstow so rates the main threat ahead of Moytier and Jessie Lightfoot.
School For Scandal is respected, but a marginal preference is for GRIZZLY JAMES who ended last term on a broadly upward trajectory.
(11) Stuti 9/2, Bumper winner. 12/1, third of 13 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Should go well again. Bumper winner who was placed on last month's hurdling debut at Market Rasen; a player.
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(5) (9/2 +25%) Country Lady
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(5) Country Lady 9/2, Vonfirmed promise of her Lingfield debut effort when landing a bumper at Plumpton in April. Shaped like a stayer on hurdling bow at the latter course, so should step forward now upped in trip. Plumpton bumper winner; just a modest third there on hurdling debut (2m); up in trip here.
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1
(1) (9/4 -29%) Kay Tara Tara
2.25
9/4(-29%)
(1) Kay Tara Tara 9/4, Above-average bumper performer who made a comfortable winning start in this sphere in a novice at Huntingdon 51 days ago. Open to plenty of improvement and makes appeal. Ready winner of four-runner maiden on hurdle debut; ought to have a lot more to offer.
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(4) (10/1 +0%) Bethka
10
10/1(+0%)
(4) Bethka 10/1, Showed fair form when placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers and better effort over hurdles when fourth in a novice at Market Rasen last time. Tongue strap is on and there's more to come. Stayed on for respectable fourth at Market Rasen last month; should improve again.
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(7) (11/4 -22%) Queen Annie
2.75
11/4(-22%)
(7) Queen Annie 11/4, Better effort in bumpers when scoring at Chepstow in March and showed plenty to work on when third in a novice at Exeter on hurdling debut. Should improve for that experience and longer trip is in her favour, so strong claims. Chepstow bumper winner; third on recent hurdling debut; leading contender.
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2
(2) (14/1 +0%) Annie Express
14
14/1(+0%)
(2) Annie Express 14/1, £35,000 buy easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Mar 26). Shaped with promise prior to unseating at Exeter on hurdling debut and looks open to improvement. Irish point winner; was running well until coming to grief on recent stable/hurdle debut.
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10
(10) (25/1 -25%) Spring Gale
25
25/1(-25%)
(10) Spring Gale 25/1, Down the field in a couple of bumpers and likely to have an educational start to hurdling after 8 months off. From a good jumping family but showed only minor promise in her two bumpers last season.
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3
(3) (25/1 +24%) Astro Annie
25
25/1(+24%)
(3) Astro Annie 25/1, Schiaparelli mare. Dam (c103), prolific point winner/3m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 27f) Ridgeway Flyer. Pulled up both starts in points in early-2023. With good stable for rules career but was pulled up in both points last season.
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12
(12) (50/1 +0%) Theweddingcanwait
50
50/1(+0%)
(12) Theweddingcanwait 50/1, Placed in a pair of Worcester bumpers this summer (for Fergal O'Brien first occasion) but has yet to offer much over hurdles. Well beaten on both hurdling starts in October; moves up in trip here.
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(6) (66/1 +0%) Nomoreblackjack
66
66/1(+0%)
(6) Nomoreblackjack 66/1, Third on first of 2 starts in points but looks a low-level handicap project judged on level achieved under Rules so far. Soundly beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles since switched to racing under rules.
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(9) (66/1 +0%) Seasmoke
66
66/1(+0%)
(9) Seasmoke 66/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Feb 12) but little encouragement to be gleaned from her sixth in a novice at Ffos Las 25 days ago. Second in an Irish point in February but struggled on last month's hurdling debut.
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8
(8) (150/1 +25%) Raindance Queen
150
150/1(+25%)
(8) Raindance Queen 150/1, Placed both starts between the flags early-2022 but offered little in novice at Newbury on hurdling debut. Hard to make a case for. Tailed off when 300-1 for last month's hurdle debut at Newbury (2m).
LTO Selection:
12:55 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
QUEEN ANNIE confirmed the promise that she displayed in bumpers when third on her hurdling debut at Exeter 17 days ago. With the benefit of that experience under her belt, Harry Fry's mare could be hard to beat. That said, Stuti has a similar profile to the selection and may give her plenty to think about, while Kay Tara Tara and Country Lady are others to note.
QUEEN ANNIE and Kay Tara Tara have both won bumpers and shaped with encouragement on hurdling debut, so they might fight this out with the first named taken to marginally prevail. Stuti also boasts solid claims.
Top of the list is STUTI, who began her hurdling career with a pretty solid third at Market Rasen three weeks ago.
(6) Chandlers Bay 5/1, Has made the podium on both completed starts over hurdles, finishing well when third of 12 in a Plumpton maiden (15.9f, good to soft) in February. Capable of better again now handicapping. Latest run has worked out well and he's potentially well handicapped.
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(3) (8/1 +27%) No No Tonic
8
8/1(+27%)
(3) No No Tonic 8/1, Dual winner here last term, including over C&D, and bounced back to form after a spell in the doldrums when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 21 days ago, coming clear with a pair of less-exposed rivals. Player. Goes well here and it was a welcome return to form when third at Taunton three weeks ago.
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5
(5) (10/11 -36%) West End Boy
0.909091
10/11(-36%)
(5) West End Boy 10/11, Left last season's novice efforts well behind when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in October before following up from same mark the following week. That form has been franked and an 11 lb rise shouldn't be enough to stop him in pursuit of the hat-trick. Hacked up here and again won easily with no penalty at Plumpton; up 11lb but respected.
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2
(2) (11/2 +27%) Aurigny Mill
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(2) Aurigny Mill 11/2, Left previous efforts well behind to get off the mark in 14-runner novice at Taunton in March. Shaped as if needing the run when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft, 11/1) 25 days ago and he's entitled to go closer now from workable-looking mark. Novice winner; reappearance effort (handicap debut) at Sandown was better than it looks.
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(4) (13/2 +13%) Despereaux
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(4) Despereaux 13/2, Off the mark at Huntingdon on his second start before defying a penalty at Taunton in March. Failed to come on significantly for his comeback when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) 23 days ago and others look better treated. Finding life tougher this season but mark has slipped and this sharper test will suit him..
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1
(1) (14/1 -40%) Prince Quali
14
14/1(-40%)
(1) Prince Quali 14/1, Fair chaser in France, winning amateur riders minor event at Auteuil in 2021/22. Missed all of last season and left David Cottin for €10,000 in February. Joined a good yard but watching brief advised on UK debut. Four wins in France; long absence to overcome but it makes sense to check the market.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It is hard to oppose WEST END BOY, who arrives here having won both starts with plenty in hand since switching to handicap company in October. The unexposed five-year-old should be capable of defying an 11lb rise in the ratings in this company. An opening mark of 110 for Chandlers Bay should be workable and he edges out No No Tonic to be the pick of the remainder.
WEST END BOY has been most impressive in winning both handicap outings this season and looks set to complete the hat-trick from an 11 lb higher mark. Chandlers Bay showed plenty in juvenile company last season and steps into handicaps from a workable-looking mark, with 3-time course winner No No Tonic also meriting consideraton on the back of a good effort at Taunton.
He's been off since February but CHANDLERS BAY (nap) is potentially very well treated given how the form of his last run worked out.
(2) Lets Do This 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who comes here on the back of a creditable sixth of 16 in handicap at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 82 days ago. This Irish challenger can't be ruled out. Went very close on handicap debut at Sligo in summer; major player here.
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(4) (9/4 +0%) Stratton Oakmont
2.25
9/4(+0%)
(4) Stratton Oakmont 9/4, Finally got off the mark in 3-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly though off an unchanged mark. Escapes penalty for recent win in three-runner contest at Southwell; 3lb well in here.
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1
(1) (10/1 +0%) Lucky So And So
10
10/1(+0%)
(1) Lucky So And So 10/1, Promise in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2022 but pulled up on his last two starts. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Others appeal more. Dual point winner in spring but pulled up on last month's rules return; cheekpieces added.
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(7) (11/2 -83%) Rajaran
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(7) Rajaran 11/2, 20/1, took a step forward after 8 months off when running-on fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Player off a handy mark on his handicap debut with this step up in trip also a likely plus. Made some encouraging late headway over 2m4f last month; up in trip for handicap debut.
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(6) (11/1 -38%) Thirtyfour Thirty
11
11/1(-38%)
(6) Thirtyfour Thirty 11/1, Fairly useful bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies in the summer. Best of his three runs over hurdles when fourth of 9 in novice here (21.4f, soft) 14 days ago. Much respected on his handicap debut. Fourth in two novice hurdles here last month (1m7f/2m5f); makes handicap debut today.
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(8) (12/1 -50%) Letmetellusomethin
12
12/1(-50%)
(8) Letmetellusomethin 12/1, Signs of ability in bumpers and while he has failed to make an impact in a trio of novice hurdles, improvement may well be forthcoming now that he goes down the handicap route. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. Has shown only minor promise in novice hurdles (2m-2m3f); may fare better now in handicaps.
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(5) (16/1 +0%) Johnny B
16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Johnny B 16/1, Quickly struck over fences at Chepstow (3m2f) in April 2022. Yet to score in this sphere but returns on a handy mark after 12 months off with yard going well. Worth a look. Inconsistent hurdler/chaser who was pulled up last month, after a break; others preferred.
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(3) (22/1 -57%) Bertie B
22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Bertie B 22/1, Bumper winner but he has offered little both runs in 2m4f handicap hurdles this term. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Third on handicap debut in February but well held on both starts this season; up in trip.
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(9) (22/1 -10%) Hobb's Delight
22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Hobb's Delight 22/1, Yet to build on the promise of his hurdling debut, only eleventh in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 37 days ago. More is required now going into handicaps. Yet to build upon his fairly encouraging hurdle debut but may do so now handicapping.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STRATTON OAKMONT escapes a penalty after recently opening his NH account in a conditional jockeys' event at Southwell. Kayley Woollacott's gelding won with plenty in hand that day and a quick-fire double could be in the offing. Three-time Flat champion jockey Oisin Murphy rides over hurdles for the first time aboard Irish raider Lets Do This, who may give the selection most to think about. Handicap debutant Rajaran is also of some interest now faced with a stiffer test of stamina.
RAJARAN looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut and with this longer distance a likely positive too he gets the vote. Stratton Oakmont rates the chief threat on the back of his recent Southwell success ahead of the returning Johnny B and Irish-raider Lets Do This.
The pick is handicap debutant RAJARAN, who ended up with a lot to do before making some encouraging late headway in his latest novice.
(6) Williamdeconqueror 3/1, Yet to win a race of any description but went very close at Lingfield on return so must be respected back up in trip. Went close at Lingfield last month but the form looks somewhat dubious; others preferred.
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(3) (4/1 -33%) Head And Heart
4
4/1(-33%)
(3) Head And Heart 4/1, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon in April and signed off with a good third at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft). Below par at Chepstow on return but better expected now back down in class. Safely held last month, after a break, but won a chase in April and still has low mileage.
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1
(1) (6/1 +0%) Moodofthemoment
6
6/1(+0%)
(1) Moodofthemoment 6/1, Showed some ability over hurdles but bombed out switched to handicaps last 2 starts. Off 7 months/tongue strap on for 1st time. Should at least make a better chaser (winning Irish pointer). Pulled up in both handicap hurdles but could still have a good future over fences.
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(9) (8/1 +0%) Wide To West
8
8/1(+0%)
(9) Wide To West 8/1, Placed on completed start in points and improved on hurdles form despite finishing last of 5 (beaten 8 lengths) on chase bow at Lingfield on return. Up against from 5 lb out of the handicap. Not beaten far when last of five on recent chasing debut but needs to take a step forward.
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(8) (9/1 +25%) Tudors Treasure
9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Tudors Treasure 9/1, Just the one decent effort last season and didn't offer much on return. Opposable. Regressive veteran; didn't run badly on seasonal debut but others appeal more.
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5
(5) (9/2 +10%) Caeruleum
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(5) Caeruleum 9/2, Well held in novice hurdles to date but showed some improvement switched to a handicap when sixth of 13 at this course (19.8f, soft, 11/1) on belated return 2 weeks ago. Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip. Unexposed 5yo; switched to fences and up in trip after encouraging handicap hurdle debut.
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(7) (16/1 +20%) Aikenbreakinheart
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Aikenbreakinheart 16/1, Off the mark over fences here (25f, soft) in March. Not in the same form next 2 starts but might have needed the run back over hurdles on return. Soundly beaten on both outings since winning in very slow time here in April.
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(4) (20/1 -25%) The Late Legend
20
20/1(-25%)
(4) The Late Legend 20/1, Scored at Warwick (24f) in April of 2022 but he's been out of sorts over hurdles and fences since, including on return. Out of form last season, and was struggling from fairly early stage at Warwick last month.
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(2) (33/1 +0%) Putdecashonthedash
33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Putdecashonthedash 33/1, Signed off 2021/22 on a winning note at Plumpton but he rarely stands much racing and well held both starts this season. Three-time chase winner, but has been in the doldrums for a good while now.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
WILLIAMDECONQUEROR appeared somewhat of an unlucky loser when short of room in the latter stages at Lingfield last month. The seven-year-old has been nudged up 2lb in the ratings for that performance but compensation could await if running to a similar level. Head And Heart is entitled to improve for her reappearance fifth at Chepstow in November and a better showing is anticipated, while chasing debutant Caeruleum also makes some appeal.
HEAD AND HEART did well over fences last season and should come on for her return, so gets the vote back down in class. Williamdeconqueror was only just edged out at Lingfield so is next best, while winning Irish-pointer Moodofthemoment could bounce back now switched to fences.
Lightly raced 5yo CAERULEUM switches to a staying chase after an encouraging handicap hurdle debut over 2m4f and is worth chancing.
(8) Ede'iffs Elton 7/2, 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. Interesting contender as he goes back up in trip with usual cheekpieces reapplied. Fine overall Wincanton record (3-9); could strip fitter for recent comeback run over 2m4f..
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(4) (10/1 +17%) Striking A Pose
10
10/1(+17%)
(4) Striking A Pose 10/1, Dual hurdles winner who also scored on his chase debut at Exeter (19.2f) back in November 2021. However, hasn't been able to add to his tally since and, after 5 months off, ran no sort of race at this C&D in October. Wind op needs to help spark a return to form. No win since November 2021; undergone wind surgery since struggling over C&D in October..
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1
(1) (10/3 +26%) Take Your Time
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(1) Take Your Time 10/3, Lost his way over hurdles after back-to-back victories in 2021/22, but switched to chasing (had won his sole start in points) got back on track when winning handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, heavy) in October. Can follow up with progress to come over fences. Headgear change when making winning chasing debut at Newton Abbot (3m2f); 3lb higher.
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(3) (11/2 +8%) Not Sure
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(3) Not Sure 11/2, Won twice switched to chasing last season and, making only his second start at 3m, resumed his progress when scoring at Wetherby (heavy) last month on his return. Could still have more to offer as he goes further up in trip. Made winning return at Wetherby (3m; cheekpieces reapplied); 6lb higher; more to come?.
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(7) (11/4 -175%) Eceparti
2.75
11/4(-175%)
(7) Eceparti 11/4, Having dropped to a career-low mark, took advantage in emphatic style when making a winning return at Chepstow (26.3f) in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course (23.6f, heavy) 8 days later and he still remains well treated on old form. Respected. Resurgent; climbing a combined total of 15lb for two Chepstow wins; hat-trick is possible..
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2
(2) (14/1 -133%) Raddon Top
14
14/1(-133%)
(2) Raddon Top 14/1, Landed hat-trick of handicap hurdles at Exeter at the start of 2022 and off the mark over fences at the same course (24.3f, heavy) early this year. Returned to form when runner-up there over hurdles on his reappearance, so task is to build on his latest effort back chasing. Often saves best for Exeter; runner-up over hurdles there on recent seasonal reappearance..
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(5) (18/1 -29%) Nearly Perfect
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Nearly Perfect 18/1, Three-time winner in staying chases back in 2020 but after a lengthy absence has gone the wrong way since, well beaten all 3 starts over fences earlier this year. Little encouragement over hurdles at Uttoxeter in June, so has enough to prove after 6 months off. C&D winner (Dec 2020); struggling for form for some time now; safer options lie elsewhere..
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(6) (33/1 -32%) Harlem Soul
33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Harlem Soul 33/1, Successful twice in handicap chases here (both at 20.2f) last season but not in the same form since, offering little back over fences at this C&D in October. Others preferred. Nothing remotely positive since winning over 2m4f here (good to soft) on Boxing Day 2022..
LTO Selection:
15:15 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A tentative vote is for TAKE YOUR TIME, who won more easily than the half-length winning distance suggests over 3m2f at Newton Abbot in October. Paul Nicholls' charge has been raised 3lb in the ratings which could prove lenient for a gelding likely to be running on strongly at the line. Not Sure is the obvious danger following his comfortable success over 3m at Wetherby last month, while Eceparti and Raddon Top should also be on the premises.
Having dropped in the weights, TAKE YOUR TIME got back on track when making a successful chasing debut at Newton Abbot on his return, jumping soundly and showing a good attitude to lead close home. He is taken to see off the challenge of the hat-trick seeking Eceparti, while Ede'iffs Elton could go well back up in trip at this venue.
An interesting contest featuring the in-form Eceparti, Not Sure and TAKE YOUR TIME. The Paul Nicholls-runner receives the vote.
(1) Lightning Flash 3/1, Mount Nelson gelding who knew what was required to make a winning start in 11-runner bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 4 weeks ago, better placed than most. Conditional's 7 lb claims offsets the penalty so he looks sure to go well again. Made most at Ludlow and James Turner's claim erases the penalty.
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(2) (6/1 +0%) Crest Of Fortune
6
6/1(+0%)
(2) Crest Of Fortune 6/1, £45,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Allo Allo, and half-brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner Pour Les Filles. Dam (h126), bumper/21f hurdle winner, sister to bumper winner/high-class hurdler (2m-25f winner) Marello. 1 of 5 for this yard. £45,000 3yo; seventh foal; closely related to 2m4f/2m7f hurdle/chase winner Allo Allo.
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(8) (6/1 -33%) Night Stalker
6
6/1(-33%)
(8) Night Stalker 6/1, Sixties Icon gelding who showed ability when 3½ lengths third of 11 to Lightning Flash in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 4 weeks ago, well positioned. Could build on that here. Couldn't lay a glove on front-runner Lightning Flash at Ludlow but that was a good run.
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(9) (7/2 +0%) Oakley's Way
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(9) Oakley's Way 7/2, €55,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including top-class 2m chaser Special Tiara and useful hurdler Accidental Rebel. Dam unraced. 1 of 5 for this yard. 55,000euros 3yo and a half-brother to top-class 2m chaser Special Tiara.
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(4) (8/1 +0%) Dark Material
8
8/1(+0%)
(4) Dark Material 8/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to useful bumper winner The Kemble Brewery. Dam (h79), maiden hurdler, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Warriors Tale. Needs a market check. £18,000 yearling; second foal; half-brother to dual bumper winner The Kemble Brewery.
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(5) (8/1 +0%) Double Dragon
8
8/1(+0%)
(5) Double Dragon 8/1, £12,000 3-y-o, Dragon Dancer gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Chase A Fortune, stays 19f. Dam (c113/h109) bumper/2¾m hurdle winner. Of obvious interest on debut. £12,000 3yo; second foal; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Chase A Fortune.
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3
(3) (10/1 +0%) Dance And Glance
10
10/1(+0%)
(3) Dance And Glance 10/1, £16,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Uncle Alastair and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Movie Legend. Dam (h115), 2½m/2¾m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 19f) Emral Silk. £16,000 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to useful jumper Uncle Alastair.
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(7) (20/1 +70%) Infantryman
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(7) Infantryman 20/1, 8,000 gns 3-y-o, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam 9.5f winner. Made 200,000euros as a yearling but never raced for Godolphin; sold on for 8,000gns.
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(6) (33/1 +0%) Grenadier Jed
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(6) Grenadier Jed 33/1, Frontiersman gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Montenay. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (3m-25f winner) Graduation Night. Fifth foal; half-brother to bumper winner Montenay; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 88).
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(10) (33/1 +0%) Sea Victory
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(10) Sea Victory 33/1, £13,000 3-y-o, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner Ring Fenced. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Wears tongue strap. £13,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 1m3f AW winner Ring Fenced (RPR 80).
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(11) (33/1 +0%) Square Du Roule
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(11) Square Du Roule 33/1, It's Gino gelding who offered little on debut when well held in bumper at Exeter (13.2f, soft) just over 6 weeks ago. May do better with experience but a significant step forward will be required to feature. Never made any real inroads from off the pace when midfield at Exeter.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LIGHTNING FLASH made the perfect start to to his career, scoring by three and a half lengths over 2m at Ludlow last month, and he can follow up that success. The three-year-old arrives here for the in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies yard with James Turner claiming a useful 7lb in the plate. The reopposing Night Stalker (third) also has the benefit of experience and he could build on that effort and get closer to the selection, while Oakley's Way is another to consider.
The majority of these are newcomers so the market will no doubt reveal plenty, but LIGHTNING FLASH made a winning debut at Ludlow 4 weeks ago and with conditional rider James Turner offsetting a 7 lb penalty, he gets the nod to remain unbeaten. Anthony Honeyball saddles 5 with Oakley's Way and Crest of Fortune possibly his best chances, while Night Stalker is another worth a mention having not finished far behind the selection on debut.
The market should reveal plenty but DARK MATERIAL is a half-brother to this season's Cheltenham bumper winner The Kemble Brewery.
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