There were 23 Races on Monday 15th April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 8 races at Windsor, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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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(2)  (9/4 +68%)The Coffee Pod |
9/4(+68%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) The Coffee Pod 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. 9/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 45 days ago, slowly away. Looked in need of the run that day and, with the drop to the minimum trip here unlikely to be an issue, he is one to consider. Down to 5f for the first time but may have come on for his reappearance; wouldn't rule out. |
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(1)  (10/3 +26%)Maximum Impact |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Maximum Impact 10/3, Lightly-raced winner. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, heavy, 10/3) when last seen in October. Mark for this handicap/yard debut looks fair and could go well back at 5f if responding well to the first-time hood. Stiff tasks after winning first two starts; best watched on stable/handicap debut; hood on. |
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(4)  (4/1 +11%)Dashing Harry |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dashing Harry 4/1, Thrice-raced winner. 4/1, won 8-runner minor event at Bath (5f, heavy) on final 2-y-o start, responding well. Gelded since and he appeals as the type to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Progressed last year, winning at Bath on final start; likely has more improvement in him. |
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(7)  (7/1 -75%)Kendall Roy |
7/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kendall Roy 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Naas (5f, good to soft) when last seen in September. Gelded in the interim and while this Irish raider needs to improve on that bare form, he won't mind if the ground is on the easy side. Off since winning at Naas last September, but still of interest especially if backed. |
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(3)  (15/2 -114%)Mc Loven |
15/2(-114%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mc Loven 15/2, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 16/1) 45 days ago. Return to this trip looks a good move and he could have a significant role to play if the rain stays away (best of his 3 turf efforts was on fast ground). Return to 5f should suit; best turf effort came on fast ground, but still respected. |
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(6)  (12/1 +25%)Revenue |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Revenue 12/1, Below form fifth of 11 in nursery (18/1) at Kempton (6f), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 173 days and others make more appeal. Didn't build on his successful debut a year ago; bit to prove back from six months off. |
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(5)  (16/1 -300%)Cast No Shadow |
16/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cast No Shadow 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 5-runner minor event (2/7) at Newcastle (5f) 45 days ago, comfortably. Gelded since and definite chance if able to build on that returned to turf on his second try in a handicap. Off the mark in a weak Newcastle novice; this is tougher but at least he is fit and well. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The wheels fell off MAXIMUM IMPACT after a bright start with victories at Leicester and Ascot, as he disappointed at the Royal meeting when finishing last in the Windsor Castle. He failed to fire in two subsequent outings, but a change of scenery, along with the handicapper giving him a chance, makes him of interest. Dashing Harry has been gelded since his Bath success in October and is capable of being in the mix, while Kendall Roy appeals most of the remainder.
Much depends on the state of the ground. Provided it's good or faster, MC LOVEN could be the way to go on the back of his encouraging reappearance fourth in a fairly valuable 6f handicap on the all-weather at Lingfield. On that evidence, this drop back in trip is just what the doctor ordered. The Coffee Pod and Maximum Impact won't mind some give underfoot, a remark which also applies to Irish raider Kendall Roy, while the unexposed Dashing Harry also merits respect.
Preference is for DASHING HARRY who improved in three starts last year and looks just the type to carry on progressing this season.
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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(5)  (2/1 -82%)King Of Light |
2/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) King Of Light 2/1, Foaled March 29. €160,000 foal, Mehmas colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Skyblue Expert and half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner With Feeling. Lots to like on paper and he's of strong interest for last year's winning yard. 160,000euros foal; by Mehmas; in excellent hands; interesting debutant. |
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(10)  (3/1 +50%)Golden Paradise |
3/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Golden Paradise 3/1, Foaled April 15. €48,000 yearling. Dam maiden sprinter. Yard can ready a newcomer and it'll be interesting to see what the market makes of this Havana Gold filly. 48,000euros yearling; by Havana Gold; granddam was a 2yo winner; respected. |
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(6)  (5/1 +38%)Majestic Heights |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Majestic Heights 5/1, Once-raced maiden. 10/3, fourth of 5 in minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Top yard traditionally does well with 2-y-os at this course and he's one to consider with improvement on the cards. Hindered by Bownder carrying him wide on the bend at Kempton; should improve. |
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(7)  (8/1 -33%)Off The Bench |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Off The Bench 8/1, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, sixth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Will need to step up on that here in order to play a leading role. Behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell but is open to improvement. |
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(2)  (9/1 +55%)Cable Rate |
9/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cable Rate 9/1, Foaled April 8. Cable Bay colt. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Nocturnal Secret. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run but he needs a second look in the betting nonetheless. Newcomer by Cable Bay; yard only 3-40 with 2yos last season. |
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(3)  (12/1 -85%)Clay Shoveler |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Clay Shoveler 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 5/2) 20 days ago. Similar chance to stablemate Chalena (both need to improve a touch). Sets the form standard and trainer has won this contest a couple of times. |
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(4)  (14/1 -40%)Jimmy Henry |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jimmy Henry 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 14 days ago. Open to improvement and it would be no surprise to see this son of Dandy Man involved in the finish for a yard that does well with its 2-y-os. May do better with Wolverhampton debut under his belt. |
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(9)  (33/1 -175%)Chalena |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Chalena 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Place possibilities but probably vulnerable for win purposes. Possible improver in this scenario, with dam the winner of this race in 2019. |
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(1)  (33/1 -65%)Bownder |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bownder 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 5 in minor event at Kempton (5f, 9/1) on debut 14 days ago. Will need to be far more street-wise here if he's to make an impact. Failed to handle the bend at Kempton; may fare better on this course. |
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(8)  (66/1 -164%)Big Bug |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Big Bug 66/1, Foaled March 15. 10,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Ranger Thunderbolt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Gifted Master. Wears tongue strap. Probably best watched on debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise. 10,000gns yearling; Advertise half-sister to a 1m winner; check the betting. |
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KING OF LIGHT makes plenty of appeal on paper, being a 160,000-euro purchase at the Goffs November foal sale, and Karl Burke's colt is expected to know his job on his racecourse bow. Off The Bench is entitled to step forward from his debut effort at Southwell, while others capable of a decent showing include Clay Shoveler and newcomer Golden Paradise.
Karl Burke saddled a newcomer to win this race last year and KING OF LIGHT is another likely-looking type for the yard. Indeed, he fetched €160,000 as a foal and is bred to make a 2-y-o, so the hint should be taken if the market vibes surrounding this colt are upbeat. Fellow newcomer Golden Paradise is marginally preferred to likely improvers Majestic Heights and Jimmy Henry for forecast purposes.
The runners with experience set an ordinary standard. KING OF LIGHT and Golden Paradise are appealing types among the newcomers.
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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(6)  (4/7 +67%)Harper's Ferry |
4/7(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Harper's Ferry 4/7, Promising individual. 11/8, second of 7 in maiden at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Remains open to improvement and should prove hard to beat. Second both runs; Doncaster should have sharpened him up and sets the standard. |
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(2)  (4/1 +0%)Poniros |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Poniros 4/1, Twice-raced winner. Winner at Nottingham in October. 4/1, third of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 156 days and may again come up short under a penalty. Yard also saddles Raging Al. Beaten under a penalty on the AW but open to improvement as a 3yo. |
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(9)  (5/1 +38%)Raging Al |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Raging Al 5/1, 100,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon gelding. Dam 1¼m-16.2f winner, second in St Simon Stakes. Likely type on paper and the market should point the way. 100,000gns yearling; already gelded but for powerful connections he needs a market check. |
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(10)  (10/1 -25%)Reaching High |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Reaching High 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (17/2) at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) on the second of his 2 starts as a juvenile. In good hands and likely he will be seen in an altogether better light over middle distances this season. Showed promise last season over 7f and he's bred for this trip and some more. |
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(14)  (22/1 -175%)Mohave Dancer |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Mohave Dancer 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 12 in maiden (9/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW), well positioned. Off 149 days. Should pick up a race before long if able to build on that improved effort. Finished well for second over 1m2f on Lingfield AW; more on her plate here. |
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(5)  (28/1 -133%)Ghostlore |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ghostlore 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in minor event (8/1) at Kempton (10f) 14 days ago, never nearer. Open to improvement. Twice beaten at Kempton and smacks of one who will pay his way in handicaps. |
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(4)  (80/1 -300%)Dream Ocean |
80/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dream Ocean 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) 13 days ago. Others have more pressing claims. Fourth of five on debut and was no better on his AW return. |
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(7)  (100/1 -400%)Kingdom Of Stars |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kingdom Of Stars 100/1, €56,000 yearling, Cloth of Stars gelding. Half-brother to smart German/US winner up to 11f Parnac. Dam 2-y-o 5.5f/6f winner, third in Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte. Interesting to see what the market has to say. 56,000euros yearling; half-brother to useful 7f-1m3f winner Parnac. |
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(8)  (100/1 -400%)Mount Atlas |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mount Atlas 100/1, Masar colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Brora Breeze. Dam, temperamental 7.6f/1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Elm Park. Likely type on paper but jockey bookings suggest that Dambuster is the stable first-string. Second foal; half-brother to 1m2f winner Brora Breeze (RPR 67); dam 7.5f-1m winner. |
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(12)  (125/1 -400%)Beset |
125/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Beset 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut. Off 166 days and steps up in trip here. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. 33-1 chance when seventh of 12 (beaten 12l) in a 1m novice at Kempton in November. |
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(3)  (200/1 -1329%)All Greek To Me |
200/1(-1329%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) All Greek To Me 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 66/1) 35 days ago, not knocked about. Will qualify for handicaps after this and will be of interest when going down that route. Should improve on encouraging return; others have better form as things stand. |
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(11)  (250/1 -150%)Snow Eagle |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Snow Eagle 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 10 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, heavy) on debut, missing break. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Slowly away and trailed in last on soft ground at Salisbury in October (1m; 50-1). |
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(13)  (250/1 -150%)Glad Hope |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Glad Hope 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving John Flint when last of 10 in minor event (250/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 27 days ago. Finished tailed off in 7f/1m novices on the AW and she'll be outclassed. |
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HARPER'S FERRY has achieved a solid level of form on both outings to date, finishing runner-up to a pair of useful types trained by Ralph Beckett. The most recent of those at Doncaster last month saw him come well clear with the winner and a repeat of that performance should be more than enough to go one better. That said, Raging Al represents the same connections of both winners the selection has bumped in to and his pedigree, out of a Listed-winning filly who broke her maiden over C&D in impressive fashion, makes him of interest. Poniros and Dambuster are others likely to go well.
It's hard to look beyond HARPER'S FERRY, who went close on his sole 2-y-o start and was again narrowly denied on return in a maiden at Doncaster where he pulled well clear of the rest. He is clearly held in high regard (entered in the Dante and Derby) and should take this en route to better things. Newcomer Raging Al represents the connections that have foiled the selection on both of his appearances and this son of Sea The Moon is second choice ahead of Dambuster.
An interesting novice. HARPER'S FERRY leads the way on form and would have has much potential as any of these moving forwards.
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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(3)  (9/2 +36%)Leap Abroad |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Leap Abroad 9/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 9/1, good second of 8 in handicap at that course (6.1f) 23 days ago, running on. This demands a personal-best but he's not ruled out all the same. Posted a sound effort on latest AW start; remains favourably treated on historical data. |
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(10)  (9/2 +36%)Tiger Bay |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Tiger Bay 9/2, Very good third of 8 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good, 11/1). Nine-month absence to overcome but she made a winning reappearance last season (albeit on the back of a shorter period of absence) and merits respect. Similar type to Surrey Noir; could be dangerous provided the return to 6f proves no issue. |
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(9)  (9/2 +50%)Tiriac |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tiriac 9/2, Respectable fifth of 16 in handicap (11/2) at Newmarket (6f, heavy). Off 163 days and while he shouldn't be too far away, it's likely that one or two of these will prove too good. Ties in closely with Amazonian Dream on C&D running in October; best form on soft/heavy. |
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(8)  (13/2 +0%)Surrey Noir |
13/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Surrey Noir 13/2, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (7f), left poorly placed. Off 6 months. Definite chance if able to reproduce his AW form back on turf. Still not fully exposed; possibilities provided he copes with the drop back to 6f. |
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(4)  (15/2 -36%)Amazonian Dream |
15/2(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Amazonian Dream 15/2, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 3/1) on final start of last season. Hooded for this reappearance and should be in the mix up 4 lb (has won off this mark in the past). First run since C&D win in October; likely player provided he returns in same form. |
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(5)  (10/1 -33%)Champagne Sarah |
10/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Champagne Sarah 10/1, 18/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) on latest start in October, left poorly placed. One to consider, particularly if the ground is good or faster. Generally consistent and has place possibilities on seasonal debut. |
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(6)  (11/1 -100%)Dear Daphne |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dear Daphne 11/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 7/1), well drawn. Off 10 months and resumes on a 6 lb higher mark, so it's easy enough to have reservations. Absent since Thirsk success last June; has low mileage; the type to improve further. |
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(7)  (11/1 -22%)Brazen Idol |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Brazen Idol 11/1, Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Latest win at Kempton in January. 15/2, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, running on. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Largely consistent; better than bare result last time; can't rule out a good effort. |
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(1)  (14/1 -100%)Under The Twilight |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Under The Twilight 14/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (12/1) at Salisbury (6f, heavy) on final start of 2023. 3 lb rise fair enough and she's versatile ground-wise, so a bold should be on the way if she's fully tuned-up. Absent since Salisbury success in October; close second over C&D last summer; solid. |
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(2)  (22/1 -83%)Marlay Park |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Marlay Park 22/1, Creditable fourth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 14/1) when last seen in November. Each-way chance if ready to roll. Something to prove, having gained all handicap wins over 7f at Epsom. |
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(11)  (40/1 -186%)Violets Star |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Violets Star 40/1, One win from 2 runs last year. Last of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Doncaster (5f, soft) 22 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to raise her game. Won a weak maiden last summer; failed to beat a rival on reappearance; not solid. |
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(12)  (50/1 -100%)El Hibri |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) El Hibri 50/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 7/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 67 days ago, slowly away. Something to find on form. Has done his winning in Class 6 on AW; stiffer task in this grade back on turf. |
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Having opened her account in comfortable fashion at Thirsk in June, DEAR DAPHNE could make light work of a 6lb rise on her return to action. George Scott has his string in good order and the four-year-old may further enhance her trainer's strong start to the season. Fellow last-time-out winners Under The Twilight and Amazonian Dream are other key contenders on their seasonal bows, with the former feared most at this level.
AMAZONIAN DREAM signed off last season with a C&D success and, still on a fair mark up 4 lb, he may well repeat the dose if fully tuned-up. There are dangers aplenty, headed by Surrey Noir, who will be a danger to all if translating his improved all-weather form to turf, while Tiger Bay will be a live contender if fit enough to do herself justice following nine months off and Under The Twilight, who scored at Salisbury when last seen in October, also has claims.
As regards the runners who have already raced in 2024, LEAP ABROAD looks the pick. Dear Daphne is second choice.
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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(7)  (4/1 +38%)Crazy Luck |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Crazy Luck 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Now 6 lb below last winning mark and she will be a threat if on a going day. Caught the eye on seasonal debut; ran well over C&D last May; one to consider. |
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(5)  (4/1 +20%)Bishop's Crown |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bishop's Crown 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/2) at Doncaster (6f, heavy), all out. Off 8 months and will need to raise his game a touch in order to follow up. Consistent sort who opened his account at Doncaster when last seen; up just 1lb. |
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(8)  (6/1 +8%)Coco Bear |
6/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Coco Bear 6/1, Three wins from 7 runs last year. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, heavy). Off 163 days. Successful over C&D on reappearance last season and he's dangerous to discount. Revival likely; 3-3 under Saffie Osborne, including a success in this race last year. |
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(3)  (7/1 -27%)Capote's Dream |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Capote's Dream 7/1, Three-time C&D winner. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Goodwood (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months and cheekpieces back on. Likely to find one or two too good. Good record at Windsor; placed in this contest in 2021 and 2023; solid chance. |
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(2)  (15/2 -50%)Sergeant Pep |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sergeant Pep 15/2, Course winner. Latest win at Bath in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago. Should come on for that run and will be a threat if the ground is on the easy side. Successful in two of his last four turf runs; suited by soft ground. |
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(9)  (9/1 +44%)Alcazan |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Alcazan 9/1, 8½ lengths last of 10 to Cell Sa Beela in listed race at Ascot (7f, good to firm, 125/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Others more persuasive. Has never won when fresh; best watched on reappearance. |
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(4)  (9/1 -13%)Punchbowl Flyer |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Punchbowl Flyer 9/1, Three-time C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Something to find on form. 3-5 at Windsor; runner-up in higher grade on most recent course start; possibilities. |
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(6)  (12/1 -85%)Expert Agent |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Expert Agent 12/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 18/1) 43 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip and, though 0-6 on turf, he made the frame both starts over C&D last summer and will be in with a shout if the ground is good or faster. Good third off 9lb higher over C&D on last turf appearance; not dismissed. |
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(10)  (16/1 -33%)Prince Of Bel Lir |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Prince Of Bel Lir 16/1, Bit below form fourth of 17 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good, 12/1). Off 8 months and while he's not without each-way hope, others make more appeal for win purposes. Back in better form when last seen; still favourably treated on historical data. |
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(11)  (25/1 -79%)Sugar Hill |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sugar Hill 25/1, Unreliable sort. 17/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 33 days ago. Down in trip on this debut for new yard and others look stronger. Maiden; drop to sprinting presents a question mark; new yard. |
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(1)  (66/1 -915%)Hodler |
66/1(-915%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hodler 66/1, 66/1, last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Others make more appeal. On a workable mark but has something to prove back down in trip. |
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First-time cheekpieces were enough for Bishop's Crown to land the spoils at Doncaster in August and another prominent showing is forecast. However, the Havana Gold gelding is likely to be priced accordingly and a race-fit SERGEANT PEP could be worth chancing. The Clive Cox-trained inmate shouldn't be judged too harshly on his reappearance seventh on the all-weather a fortnight ago and this return to turf could prove fruitful. Hodler boasts a similar profile and an improved effort looks likely.
In the hope that the ground continues to dry out, EXPERT AGENT could be the answer to this competitive handicap. He twice made the frame over C&D off higher marks last season and should be spot-on following his spin over 5f at Newcastle last month. Crazy Luck may also have benefited from a pipe-opener on the all-weather and she is greatly respected off this reduced mark, while Coco Bear and Sergeant Pep also enter calculations.
Last year's winner COCO BEAR gets the vote, ahead of Capote's Dream who has been placed twice in this contest.
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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(6)  (9/2 +10%)Perseverants |
9/2(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Perseverants 9/2, Good second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft, 6/1) 22 days ago, running on. Heading back in the right direction recently. Possible edge in fitness over some after his second at Doncaster; chance. |
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(5)  (9/2 +44%)Stately Home |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Stately Home 9/2, Latest win at Kempton in January. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (8f) 40 days ago. No forlorn hope. Rossa Ryan is booked off a workable mark and latest effort on the AW wasn't too bad. |
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(4)  (5/1 +64%)Dancing In Paris |
5/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dancing In Paris 5/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 125/1) 14 days ago. Others appeal more. It could be the AW isn't for him and his turf form over 1m makes him a player. |
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(2)  (11/2 +8%)Mudskipper |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mudskipper 11/2, 10/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Salisbury (8f, soft), running on. Off 7 months but can go well again. Impressed at Salisbury in September; up 6lb but has the potential to rate higher. |
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(11)  (6/1 -20%)Dream Pirate |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dream Pirate 6/1, Latest win at Bath in October. Off 5 months before posting an encouraging seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/2) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on and merits serious consideration. 1m on soft ground is ideal and could strip fitter for Kempton two weeks ago. |
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(12)  (11/1 -57%)Ring Of Light |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Ring Of Light 11/1, 11/2, landed 14-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) when last seen, getting first run. Off 17 months so needs to hit the ground running. Has a long absence to overcome and needs to prove he can do it on turf. |
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(9)  (11/1 -22%)Optiva Star |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Optiva Star 11/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. 16/1, last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f), hampered. Off 161 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. All three wins and best form has been at Brighton; looks best watched back from a break. |
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(1)  (16/1 -14%)Arcadian Nights |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Arcadian Nights 16/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 25/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. In the mix. High in the weights and has done the majority of his winning on the AW. |
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(3)  (18/1 -29%)Good Too |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Good Too 18/1, Back on song when third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 12/1) 14 days ago, not enjoying the clearest of runs. In the picture back down in trip. Useful 2yo in France and could be on the way back after good latest effort. |
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(10)  (20/1 -344%)Mapogo |
20/1(-344%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mapogo 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Excellent second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 40/1) 11 days ago, running on. Makes turf debut. Shortlisted. Second on handicap debut (AW) and a chance if transferring that improvement to turf. |
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(8)  (40/1 -186%)Secret Strength |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Secret Strength 40/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 7/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Jim Boyle. Blinkers on 1st time. Strike-rate of 3-36; returns from a break on ground that might be too slow. |
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(7)  (50/1 -150%)Liangel Hope |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Liangel Hope 50/1, One win from 3 runs last year. 11/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Others more persuasive. Five-time winner but wants the ground good or quicker and seems best at 7f. |
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PERSEVERANTS posted his best effort of the year when a close-up second at Doncaster last time out. A 2lb rise in the handicap looks far from insurmountable and compensation may await for Scott Dixon's inmate. The biggest threat may emerge from the returning Mudskipper, who was last seen gaining a breakthrough victory at Salisbury in September, while recent runner-up Mapogo isn't easily dismissed either.
DREAM PIRATE shaped well after a lay-off when seventh at Kempton a fortnight ago and can now capitalise on a lenient mark with his usual headgear refitted. Perseverants is feared most on the back of a good Doncaster second, with in-form pair Mapogo and Arcadian Nights also considered.
If ready for business after his break then it wouldn't be a surprise should MUDSKIPPER be too good for these.
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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(7)  (5/2 +25%)Phoenix Passion |
5/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Phoenix Passion 5/2, Good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 44 days ago, well positioned. Not taken lightly. Two attempts at 1m have resulted in his best performances; still open to further progress. |
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(1)  (11/4 +0%)Savvy Warrior |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Savvy Warrior 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden, fair form at 2 yrs. Off 6 months/gelded. On a tempting mark on return (last summer's Ffos Las third reads well). Gelding operation may have positive effect and he's still a possible improver in handicaps. |
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(6)  (5/1 +0%)Amancio |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Amancio 5/1, Creditable third of 6 in handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago. One to consider. Consistent maiden; comparatively exposed but is a solid contender on form. |
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(2)  (9/1 +0%)Magna Vega |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Magna Vega 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 44 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Chance of a turnaround partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
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(5)  (10/1 -25%)Double Red |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Double Red 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden, little to write home about in 3 efforts at 2. Off 164 days. Makes handicap debut. Could improve this year. Looks the type to do better in handicaps this year; market support should be heeded. |
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(3)  (11/1 +21%)Dan Dee Prince |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dan Dee Prince 11/1, Fair gelding. Winner at Leicester (7f) in August prior to a good second from 6 lb higher mark at Newcastle (7f) later that month. 11/1, first run since leaving Tom Dascombe when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. More needed. The most exposed contender and chance partly depends on how well he takes to blinkers. |
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(8)  (11/1 -57%)He's Got Game |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) He's Got Game 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 7 months. Hood on 1st time. Appeals as the type to do better in handicaps this term now gelded. Open to improvement now handicapping over new trip and wearing first-time hood. |
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(9)  (50/1 -213%)Nina Rapida |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Nina Rapida 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Makes handicap debut. Suspect she's capable of better. May show progress now running in a handicap off bottom weight; new stable. |
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PHOENIX PASSION hit the frame on his return to action after being gelded in November and he goes off an unchanged mark. Ed Walker's three-year-old makes his return to turf and he could be the one to beat. Jolty Jem lost a shoe when fourth at Wolverhampton and may do better off a 1lb lower rating, while Dan Dee Prince is of interest in first-time blinkers.
SAVVY WARRIOR's third at Ffos Las last summer reads well (4 of his 8 opponents are now rated in the 90s) and he could be primed to make a successful return having been gelded. Amancio and Phoenix Passion, who have AW runs under their belts, are dangers.
The vote goes to PHOENIX PASSION (nap), who has strong claims on his 1m form and remains unexposed. He's Got Game is second choice.
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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(4)  (6/4 +57%)Hakuna Babe |
6/4(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hakuna Babe 6/4, 3/1, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) when last seen, always holding on. Off 175 days. Appeals as type who could have more to offer at 4 yrs for new yard (formerly trained by William Jarvis). Won over C&D on final start for William Jarvis; may improve further. |
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(2)  (5/1 +69%)Tarbaan |
5/1(+69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tarbaan 5/1, Latest win at Yarmouth (10.1f) in September. 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 26 days ago. Blinkers back on. Recorded a clearcut win off just 2lb lower on last turf appearance. |
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(1)  (15/2 +0%)Fast Steps |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fast Steps 15/2, C&D winner. 15/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 14 days ago, missing break. Others more persuasive. Defied a 3lb higher mark over C&D last May; interesting back here. |
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(7)  (10/1 +0%)Premiere Ligne |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Premiere Ligne 10/1, Dual winner in France and stepped up on first 2 starts for current yard when runner-up at Lingfield in June. Off 7 months and might need this. May improve for a tweak (had wind surgery since last run). |
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(6)  (10/1 -25%)Jack Sparowe |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jack Sparowe 10/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Good fifth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (11f) when last seen. Off 161 days. Hood back on. Took a good hold on last appearance; refitting of hood may suit. |
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(12)  (11/1 -100%)Celebrating Ethel |
11/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Celebrating Ethel 11/1, Winner at Leopardstown in August. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 16/1) 87 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Kinirons. Not taken lightly off tempting mark. Irish win came off this mark; possibilities on debut for new stable. |
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(3)  (12/1 -200%)Simpson's Paradox |
12/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Simpson's Paradox 12/1, 10/3 and blinkered for 1st time, didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner maiden at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) final start for Mrs J. Harrington in September. Makes handicap debut. Belatedly off the mark on final Irish start; handicap/stable debut. |
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(9)  (18/1 -50%)Kotari |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kotari 18/1, 5/2, fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 49 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Fair on the Flat and not dismissed. This is only his second Flat attempt for current yard; may improve. |
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(13)  (22/1 -57%)Fascinating Lips |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Fascinating Lips 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 5 in handicap (7/2) at Haydock (10.2f, soft) 6 months ago. Down another 2 lb and will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward on return. Not solid on 2023 form but starts this campaign on a handy mark. |
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(14)  (22/1 -57%)Rival |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Rival 22/1, Fair handicapper. Returned last season in good form. Off 175 days. One to note. Doesn't appear to be crying out for this step back up in trip. |
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(5)  (28/1 -300%)Mildyjama |
28/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mildyjama 28/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Fifth of 6 in handicap (13/8) at Kempton (12f) when last seen. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett. Disappointing on final run for Ralph Beckett; debut for new yard. |
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(11)  (33/1 -65%)Vecchio |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Vecchio 33/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 100/1) 41 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Plenty to find on form. Maiden; has stamina to prove over this new trip. |
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(10)  (80/1 -100%)Looksee |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Looksee 80/1, Unplaced both starts in bumpers. One standout effort in handful of starts in this sphere to date, easy to back and ultimately well held when ninth of 11 on handicap debut at Kempton (11f) when last seen 6 months ago. Maiden; far from solid on form. |
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(8)  (100/1 -203%)Cresta Cat |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cresta Cat 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when eleventh of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 51 days ago. Something to prove back on turf; clear best efforts on AW. |
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Hakuna Babe was victorious by just under a length over C&D in October and she is likely to be on the premises off a 2lb higher mark on her first start for the Ed Walker stable. However, preference is for previous C&D winner FAST STEPS, who returned from a 235-day break to finish fifth at Kempton earlier in the month, which could have put him spot on for this assignment off a 1lb lower rating. Tarbaan and Mildyjama are others to watch out for.
HAKUNA BABE could have more to offer in 2024 for her new yard and is taken to make a successful return. Celebrating Ethel, also starting out for new connections, and Rival are a couple of others to note in a competitive heat.
Preference is for HAKUNA BABE, who scored in a higher grade here last time out. Fast Steps is second choice.
Ths is the racecard key.
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