There were 47 Races on Thursday 20th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Leicester, 6 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Killarney, 8 races at Worcester, 6 races at Epsom, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (7.5/1 -7%)Elios D'Or |
7.5/1(-7%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Elios D'Or 7.5/1, Won at Stratford last month but turned in a lacklustre display over C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago. Needs reapplication of blinkers to spark a revival. Record of 1132222124 around here, but poor jumping display over C&D latest needs forgiving. |
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2nd (5)  (2.75/1 +54%)Trapista |
2.75/1(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Trapista 2.75/1, Proved consistent rather than progressive over fences last season. Not seen to best effect in a steadily-run handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good) 62 days ago and would hold frame claims back chasing. Capable chaser but prone to getting outpaced in rear; chance if this is run to suit. |
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3rd (6)  (40/1 -21%)Vinnie The Hoddie |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Vinnie The Hoddie 40/1, Error-prone sort won at Newton Abbot (2m) last March but struggled to make much of an impression in 3 subsequent starts last year and others make more appeal after 9 months off. 2lb lower than for his March 2022 Newton Abbot success; well below par the last twice. |
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4th (1)  (3.2/1 -42%)Captain Ivan |
3.2/1(-42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Captain Ivan 3.2/1, Has won 3 of his last 4 starts, following up his Southwell success with another victory at Perth (16f, good) 26 days ago. Suited by the way race panned out there but 2 lb rise doesn't handicap him out of things. Raised only 2lb for latest Perth success, the form of which has been franked; big player. |
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5th (8)  (9/1 -38%)Lucky Lover Boy |
9/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lucky Lover Boy 9/1, In fine form when in 2022, scoring 4 times and posting an excellent second in 2m Newcastle handicap. Shaped as if better for the run on return when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good) 29 days ago and he's not ruled out making chase debut. May have needed return; not bred for chasing, but well enough treated if taking to it. |
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6th (2)  (14/1 +0%)Dr T J Eckleburg |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dr T J Eckleburg 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler made the frame on his first 3 starts last season but has finished well beaten on his last 2 outings, including on debut for this yard at Cartmel earlier in the month. Needs to bounce back on chase debut. Well held on stable debut latest, albeit in class 2 hurdle; watching brief on chase debut. |
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|U| (7)  (2.25/1 +44%)Gold Link |
2.25/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gold Link 2.25/1, Missed the best part of 2 years before retuning at Uttoxeter in May but seemingly retains all ability, looking in control at the last before emptying quickly when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Cartmel (17.3f, good) on debut over fences 54 days ago. Worth another chance. Going best on chasing debut until folding late; player if the latest wind surgery works. |
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CAPTAIN IVAN is in the form of his life at present and a fourth win in five starts could be in the offing for the nine-year-old as he looks to follow up on a determined victory at Perth last month. Gold Link has had wind surgery since his last run, which was his first over fences, which may yield some improvement, while Lucky Lover Boy is another with the form to get involved.
GOLD LINK looked to have the race sewn up before weakening on chase debut at Cartmel but he perhaps made his effort earlier than ideal there and the bulk of the performance was positive, so he is taken to make his second start over fences a winning one. Captain Ivan had plenty go his way at Perth but is thriving and should give a bold bid for the hat-trick, whilst Irish raider Benefit Run is interesting after a recent good effort over hurdles.
Assuming the latest wind surgery works, GOLD LINK may be able to deny the thriving Captain Ivan the hat-trick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (0.91/1 +48%)Dicey Rielly |
0.91/1(+48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dicey Rielly 0.91/1, Thriving in 2023, returning with a victory in a Ffos Las handicap chase before winning over hurdles here (23f) and at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) last time. No reason why her prorgress shouldn't continue back chasing. Has won two of three recent hurdle starts; strong claims if transferring form to fences. |
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2nd (6)  (4.5/1 +44%)Annie Nail |
4.5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Annie Nail 4.5/1, Probably made her effort sooner than ideal when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20f, good) last month before again running respectably at Southwell (20.4f, good to firm) a few weeks later. Frame claims again. Claims on her best form but doesn't seem to be progressing; well held latest. |
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3rd (7)  (40/1 -21%)Joyful Kit |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Joyful Kit 40/1, Out-of-form maiden hurdler and one whose jumping has been a cause for concern, so makes very little appeal switched to fences. 0-22 and reservations on chasing debut. |
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4th (4)  (11/1 -57%)Cotton End |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cotton End 11/1, Not beaten far when third of 4 at Uttoxeter on her penultimate outing but failed to build on that when only fourth over C&D 22 days ago. Winless run goes back to 2021 and others are more persuasive. 0-7 as a chaser and well held over C&D latest; others appeal more. |
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5th (3)  (8/1 -60%)Somewhat Cloudy |
8/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Somewhat Cloudy 8/1, In good form over hurdles prior to making a winning chase bow at Market Rasen (17f, soft) in March. Underperformed after another breathing operation at Uttoxeter (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Place claims but others looked better treated. Hasn't progressed since chasing debut win in March; up in trip and needs improvement. |
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|F| (5)  (22/1 -175%)Callin Baton Rouge |
22/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Callin Baton Rouge 22/1, £30,000 buy after finishing second in her sole Irish point. Some encouragement when third on hurdling debut at Cartmel but proved too keen when only fourth at Stratford last time. Interesting making quick switch to chasing. Chasing/handicap debut after just four runs; unexposed and needs market check. |
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|PU| (2)  (4.5/1 -13%)Princess Midnight |
4.5/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Princess Midnight 4.5/1, Sound-jumping front runner won 3 times last year, including twice over C&D, and has found only one too good on both outings this term, again performing creditably when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Leading player. Won this last year; two good efforts this summer; should again run well. |
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DICEY RIELLY has been in terrific form of late over hurdles and she can take the switch back to fences in her stride off a 5lb lower mark. The form of her stable is another plus and she should have too much for Princess Midnight, who has the potential to improve for going back up in trip, and the capable Somewhat Cloudy.
DICEY RIELLY has won 3 times since the start of April and Peter Bowen's mare is fancied to continue her rich vein of form making the switch back to chasing after scoring twice over hurdles last month. Princess Midnight is an admirably consistent sort for this level and should be in the mix once again, with Annie Nail preferred of the remainder.
The consistent PRINCESS MIDNIGHT should give supporters a good run for their money.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (7/1 +0%)Allihies |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Allihies 7/1, Flat winner in Ireland and opened hurdles account in 3-runner handicap at Warwick (2m, good) on penultimate start. Since chased home a progressive type in 2m novice here and each-way chance if his stamina passes the test over this new trip. Mark compares unfavourably to RPR for Warwick handicap win, but capable of doing better. |
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2nd (1)  (7.5/1 -67%)Pencreek |
7.5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Pencreek 7.5/1, Winner in this sphere in 2021 and won 3 on the bounce over fences last summer. Has undergone a wind op since latest start in October and merits respect back hurdling for in-form yard off a potentially handy mark. Goes well fresh and for Luca Morgan also; lower mark over hurdles; has had wind operation. |
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3rd (3)  (2.75/1 +21%)Galata Bridge |
2.75/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Galata Bridge 2.75/1, Shaped well back from a break at Ludlow in May and duly resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter later that month. Solid second to an in-form rival (pair clear of the rest) off this mark over C&D last time and another bold show anticipated. Respectable second in C&D class 2 latest and the return to a class 4 is a positive. |
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4th (7)  (5.5/1 -38%)Rock The House |
5.5/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rock The House 5.5/1, Right back to his best in recent months, completing the hat-trick over C&D 22 days ago. That form is decent (both the second and third went into that race on the back of victories) but this 7 lb higher mark demands a big personal best. Recent hat-trick (2m4f, good) includes a C&D win; career-high mark to contend with now. |
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5th (8)  (1.62/1 +46%)Charlie My Boy |
1.62/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Charlie My Boy 1.62/1, Big improver over hurdles for this yard, off the mark in 18.5f Newton Abbot novice handicap at the end of May and saw off a fellow improver upped to this trip at Aintree (good to firm) next time. 6 lb rise fair and he probably has more to offer. Can hang under late pressure but is still improving; up 6lb but respected on hat-trick bid. |
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6th (2)  (12/1 -50%)Lock's Corner |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lock's Corner 12/1, Ran out a decisive winner at Catterick and Ayr (both at around 2½m) during the winter. Form subsequently dipped but has edged back down the weights and decent third when returning from a 2-month break at Market Rasen in June. Quietish 2023 until better at Market Rasen last time; would appeal more in cheekpieces. |
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7th (4)  (33/1 +0%)Esperti |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Esperti 33/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler in Ireland for Peter Fahey but he failed to fire starting out for this yard at Aintree last month. Hopes pinned on combination of subsequent wind op and first-time hood helping to spark a return to form here. 70l last of six on recent seasonal/stable debut; wind surgery since; hood also added. |
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|PU| (6)  (125/1 -150%)Edison Kent |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Edison Kent 125/1, Winner of a big-field Killarney maiden hurdle for previous connections back in May 2021. Largely struggled since, though (in this sphere and over fences), and it's hard to draw any positives from his debut effort for this yard here last month. Offered little on last month's seasonal/stable debut here, and this looks no easier. |
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A winner of his last three starts, including over C&D last time out, ROCK THE HOUSE has been quite the revelation since joining the Katy Price stable and he should be able to continue his rapid progression. The hat-trick-seeking Charlie My Boy can follow him home along with Galata Bridge, who ran well over C&D last month. Allihies and Pencreek are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
A competitive handicap for the grade and the upwardly-mobile CHARLIE MY BOY, who got the better of a duel with a fellow improver at Aintree last month, is taken to complete the hat-trick. Pencreek resumes in this sphere on an attractive mark and is feared most with his yard among the winners. Cases can also be made for Galata Bridge, Lock's Corner and the 4-y-o Allihies, but Rock The House is likely to come unstuck in his bid for the four-timer off this revised mark.
The hat-trick seeking CHARLIE MY BOY can defy both a new high mark and his tendency to hang late. Galata Bridge appeals next most.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (100/1 -25%)Emanate |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Emanate 100/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and has failed to make much of an impact in 4 starts since switched to this sphere. Maiden; pulled up on handicap debut latest and doubts for now. |
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2nd (1)  (6.5/1 -18%)Rock On Harry |
6.5/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Rock On Harry 6.5/1, Bumper winner who appears to be gradually progressing over hurdles, chasing home a big improver at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) last time. Mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he's an each-way player. Has shown enough to suggest he can win over hurdles but no easy task on handicap debut. |
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3rd (5)  (40/1 -21%)Let It Shine |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Let It Shine 40/1, Poor in bumpers and hasn't showed a great deal in this sphere either, failing to improve on his handicap debut/first run following a wind op at Southwell last month. Unplaced all six starts and no improvement on handicap debut latest. |
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4th (8)  (0.4/1 +20%)Gambie Tiep |
0.4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Gambie Tiep 0.4/1, Only poor hurdler/chaser for Sarah-Jayne Davies but has looked an entirely different proposition for this yard, scoring over fences at Uttoxeter and in this sphere at Perth during the last 9 days. Unpenalised for latest success (officially 8 lb well-in) and will prove hard to beat. Two easy wins since joining current yard and long way ahead of the handicapper. |
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5th (9)  (16/1 +20%)Urabamba |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Urabamba 16/1, Just one win from 23 starts and there wasn't enough in his latest effort at Newton Abbot to suggest his turn is near again. Engaged 2.40 Uttoxeter Wednesday. Has been running reasonably but more needed to gain a first British success. |
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6th (6)  (18/1 +45%)Ten Ten Twenty |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ten Ten Twenty 18/1, Wide-margin winner of a C&D maiden last August but has proved disappointing in handicaps since. Hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces (runner-up sole start on the Flat in this headgear) sparking a return to form. Little in handicaps since C&D maiden win last August; cheekpieces could alter things. |
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7th (4)  (16/1 +11%)Rafiki |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rafiki 16/1, Bagged a Stratford novice for Alan King last June but it's been pretty much downhill all the way since. Hasn't found his form in two starts for this yard; aids removed. |
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8th (3)  (7/1 +0%)Turpin Gold |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Turpin Gold 7/1, Off the mark in a Stratford novice last September and posted his best effort since switched to handicaps when runner-up off 2 lb lower at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) recently. Should make his presence felt. Improving and repeat of latest Uttoxeter second puts him in the reckoning. |
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9th (10)  (80/1 -220%)Beautiful Surprise |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Beautiful Surprise 80/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat and bettered previous hurdles efforts when fifth in a 10-runner C&D handicap last time. However, she's 9 lb 'wrong' at the weights this time. Too keen but better when fifth on C&D handicap debut; 9lb out of the weights. |
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GAMBIE TIEP arrives having notched up a quick-fire double, with the latest of those successes coming at Perth four days ago. Turned out quickly before a subsequent 8lb rise kicks in, Ben Pauling's charge is difficult to oppose. Turpin Gold looks set to play a leading role having struck the woodwork at Uttoxeter last time, while others to note include Rock On Harry and the class-dropping Glimpse Of Gold.
While it's likely that GAMBIE TIEP's best days ahead will be over fences, he is nevertheless hard to oppose here on the back of his recent dominant, all-the-way success in this sphere at Perth. The 7-y-o will be competing off an 8 lb higher mark in the future, so it's no surprise that connections are looking to strike while the iron is hot. Turpin Gold and Rock On Harry can fill the places.
A third start in nine days for GAMBIE TIEP, who should complete the hat-trick if coping with the quick turnaround.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (9/1 +64%)G'day Aussie |
9/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) G'day Aussie 9/1, Fair winning hurdler in September 2021 but hasn't fired since and returned from a lengthy absence with a tame display at Southwell 44 days ago. Hard to know if he retains any ability. Well beaten on return from long absence; may do better with that run behind him. |
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2nd (7)  (4/1 +38%)Gone In Sixty |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gone In Sixty 4/1, Remains a maiden and arrives on the back of a disappointing showing at Southwell, so needs cheekpieces to perk him up if he's to feature. Fair third two starts ago but below that form next time; cheekpieces could help. |
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3rd (4)  (66/1 -100%)Pepsiwithacap |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pepsiwithacap 66/1, Just modest form over hurdles in Ireland. Performed respectably on Flat upon joining present yard but disappointing of late in this sphere. Something to prove. No joy over hurdles in Britain and last of 12 over C&D ten days ago. |
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4th (8)  (5.5/1 +21%)Pittsburg |
5.5/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pittsburg 5.5/1, Poor hurdler/chaser who shaped a bit better than the result (made a late error) over the larger obstacles at Fakenham last time. Worth a market check. Fair chase run last month; market should guide as to what's expected back hurdling. |
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5th (3)  (4/1 +20%)Graffiti |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Graffiti 4/1, Off the mark in this sphere at the second attempt in a 7-runner Fontwell juvenile in August. Failed to match that in two subsequent outings last season and hasn't been in form on the Flat lately. Hurdle form isn't sparkling but won on the Flat last month; some appeal. |
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6th (2)  (5/1 -43%)Zamond |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zamond 5/1, Gives his running more often than not and shaped like the run may have been needed when seventh back from a break at Cartmel 20 days ago. On a fair mark and drops in grade, so worthy of consideration. Disappointing effort latest but plenty of previous runs give him a very solid chance. |
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7th (1)  (2.75/1 -46%)Zucayan |
2.75/1(-46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Zucayan 2.75/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good, 4/1) 67 days ago, kept up to work. Bumper form gives him scope for better still and he should take all the beating in this thin race. Absent since Ludlow win in May; strong claims on that form off just 4lb higher. |
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8th (9)  (100/1 -150%)Tika Moon |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tika Moon 100/1, Limited impact in bumpers/novice hurdles for Paul Webber and fared no better on debut for this stable 13 months ago. Unlikely to make an impact. Placed in a bumper but little over hurdles so far; handicap debut. |
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9th (5)  (25/1 +0%)Wee Jerry |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wee Jerry 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, good to soft, 66/1) 18 days ago, no response. Very hard to make a case for based on what he's done this season. Unplaced all 13 hurdle starts, the latest pair at Cartmel. |
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ZUCAYAN was able to build on his Bangor effort having returned from a break in April when winning at Ludlow the following month and the lightly-raced six-year-old is fancied to continue his progression from a 4lb higher mark. Graffiti has been in good form on the Flat recently and must be of interest back in this sphere, while Zamond is just 1lb above his last winning mark and it would come as no surprise were he to feature.
ZUCAYAN improved further to score at Ludlow a couple of months ago and he boasts a positive profile over hurdles, so he's an obvious choice in a weak race. Zamond is the obvious danger down in grade.
Despite a modest latest effort, preference is for ZAMOND, who is on a good mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (5/1 -25%)Woodie Flash |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Woodie Flash 5/1, £20,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in February. Finished runner-up in a couple of small-field hurdles last month and should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina. Second in both hurdle starts but form doesn't amount to a great deal; up in trip. |
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2nd (8)  (2.25/1 +50%)Seinesational |
2.25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Seinesational 2.25/1, Consistent performer who acquitted himself well, after 14 months off, when third in novice over C&D in October. Not in same form at Market Rasen next time but must enter calculations here. Has proved disappointing over hurdles, given Flat ability; back from another break. |
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3rd (3)  (9/1 +50%)Craven Bay |
9/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Craven Bay 9/1, Won final 2 starts in points in May 2022 but well held both starts in this sphere, merely plugging on when third of 4 in novice at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 18 days ago. Likely a longer-term prospect. Dual point winner; needs to improve on two hurdle efforts to date. |
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4th (10)  (7.5/1 -15%)Presenting Nelly |
7.5/1(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Presenting Nelly 7.5/1, Fair bumper winner who shaped as if better for the run. sent hurdling after lengthy absence, when third of 12 in novice (12/1) at Southwell (20.4f, good) last month. Entitled to improve with tongue strap applied. Not disgraced on return from long absence; can do better; tongue-strap on. |
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5th (11)  (3/1 +25%)Teeceethree |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Teeceethree 3/1, Warwick bumper winner who has run creditably in both starts over hurdles, latest when second of 11 in novice at this course (16f, good, 11/1) 29 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and is one for shortlist. Second in both hurdle starts; may well benefit from this much longer trip. |
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6th (4)  (22/1 -83%)Flying Standard |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Flying Standard 22/1, Fair and largely consistent handicapper on Flat for Chris Wall. Sold 6,000 gns in February and worth a check in market on NH debut for new yard. Four Flat wins; absent since September; bought for 6,000gns; stable/hurdle debut. |
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7th (7)  (150/1 +0%)Ruby's Comet |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ruby's Comet 150/1, Half-brother to 3 winners but didn't offer much in a couple of bumpers and similar story on both starts in this sphere. Tries longer trip now. Tailed off all four starts; hood returns. |
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8th (5)  (200/1 +0%)Hedgehopper |
200/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hedgehopper 200/1, Maiden pointer who has shown little in a couple of hurdles outings. Easy to look elsewhere. Tailed off in both hurdle starts; up in trip. |
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9th (2)  (5.5/1 -83%)Clapton Hill |
5.5/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Clapton Hill 5.5/1, Returned to form, in first-time tongue strap, when second of 8 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good, 9/2) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely contender. Second at Newton Abbot recently; cheekpieces now added; first attempt at trip. |
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|PU| (1)  (22/1 -57%)Carpe Diem |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Carpe Diem 22/1, Shaped with some encouragement when third of 6 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Bred to appreciate this longer trip and worth a market check on hurdles bow. Third in a bumper; could make his presence felt on hurdle debut. |
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Second on both starts over timber, WOODIE FLASH appeals as the type to go one better now raised in trip. Olly Murphy's gelding shades the vote over Carpe Diem, who looks capable of building on last month's debut third here in a bumper. Teeceethree is another potential improver over this longer distance, while dual point-winner Craven Bay cannot be left out of calculations either.
Preference is for CLAPTON HILL, who got back on track at Newton Abbot earlier this month and hails from a yard in fine form. Seinesational and Teeceethree look the likeliest dangers.
In the hope that stepping up in trip will bring out improvement, TEECEETHREE is selected.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (3/1 +57%)Ranco |
3/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ranco 3/1, Capitalised on easing mark when making winning stable debut at Newton Abbot (16.7f) 12 months ago and largely acquitted himself well from inflated mark thereafter last year. Better for return when fourth back at that venue 23 days ago and considered in refitted cheekpieces. Not disgraced latest; better needed but longer trip a possible help. |
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2nd (9)  (10/1 +29%)Nowyouvebinandunit |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Nowyouvebinandunit 10/1, 6-y-o mare who offered more than previously over hurdles 9from 2 lb out of weights) when third in a 7-runner Ffos Las handicap (20f) 6 weeks ago. Remains relatively early days with her and she's an each-way player with a repeat. Improved recently and repeat of her Ffos Las third puts her firmly in the picture. |
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3rd (5)  (11/1 -10%)Dirk Gently |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dirk Gently 11/1, Offered little in bumpers/maiden hurdles but possibly did a little too much too soon when third on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (20f) in June, left behind from 2 out. Has since left Fergal O'Brien and he needs to pull out more here. Cheekpieces replace visor. Better when third on handicap debut last month; could play a part. |
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4th (8)  (3.33/1 +26%)Only Fools |
3.33/1(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Only Fools 3.33/1, Fair Flat winner in France. Better signs over hurdles since handicapping, best effort yet when again finishing runner-up over 2m here last month. Should give another good account now tackling this longer trip. Improved efforts since handicapping; second over 2m here latest; entitled to be involved. |
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5th (7)  (6/1 +45%)Boomtime Banker |
6/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Boomtime Banker 6/1, Returned from a long absence an improved model, winning handicaps over C&D/Plumpton last summer. Easy to back and finished well held back from 8 months off at Southwell (20.4f) in May, however. C&D win a year ago and followed up; tailed off only run this year; could bounce back. |
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6th (3)  (4/1 +33%)Achnamara |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Achnamara 4/1, Useful 14f winner on Flat in 2022 for Charlie & Mark Johnston. Low-key efforts in trio of juvenile hurdles upon joining new yard last season and no real encouragement to glean from his run in last month's Ascot Stakes. Does at least now get a crack at handicaps in this sphere. Blinkered. Little over hurdles and tailed off on the Flat latest but lots of reasons to be interested. |
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7th (1)  (6.5/1 -44%)Genever Dragon |
6.5/1(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Genever Dragon 6.5/1, Ended long losing run at Kelso (18f) in September and signed off last term with a good second at Sedgefield (19.8f) later that month. Did best of those ridden close up when third on return at Stratford 30 days ago and he's one to note on the back of that here. Good effort at Stratford, after a break, and one of the likelier candidates. |
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|PU| (11)  (14/1 +50%)Emberscombe |
14/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Emberscombe 14/1, Down the field in a bumper/trio of novice hurdles. Easy to back and no upturn in handicaps so far this season, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f) 6 weeks ago. Much more needed from out of the weights. Not much so far; slightly better latest; up in trip a help but needs plenty of improvement. |
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|PU| (12)  (66/1 +0%)Chain Smoker |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Chain Smoker 66/1, His sole win came over fences in 2020 and he's not been threatening in that sphere in recent months. Hard to warm to operating from long way out of the weights back over smaller obstacles. Placed once from 13 starts for yard; 10lb out of the handicap. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Only Fools has hit the crossbar the last twice in this grade and is only asked to compete off a 3lb higher mark compared to the start of those efforts, but she is going into the unknown with this step up in distance, so for that reason, GENEVER DRAGON gets the vote. The son of Dragon Pulse filled the runner-up spot at Sedgefield over this trip last September and he made his return with a solid third at Stratford, so he could attempt to make all off the same rating. Nowyouvebinandunit is another to watch out for.
RANCO took a step forward from his reappearance effort when fourth at Newton Abbot 23 days ago and having eased further in the weights, he could be worth chancing to come out on top with the cheekpieces refitted now. Genever Dragon returned with a good second at Stratford recently and is feared, along with 4-y-o Only Fools. Jacks Orchard is another to note.
Although there are doubts, ACHNAMARA starts life in handicap hurdles on a very tempting mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (3/1 -20%)No Way Pedro |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) No Way Pedro 3/1, Matched the pick of his Irish form for Michael Butler when making a winning debut for this yard in a course handicap hurdle (2m, good) last month and achieved more despite it being a seller when following up at Southwell since. Has to be respected in this hat-trick bid. Unbeaten in two British starts; stays this longer trip; shortlisted despite climbing mark. |
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2nd (6)  (4.5/1 -29%)Pollypockett |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Pollypockett 4.5/1, Bumper winner who didn't need to improve to get off the mark but did show a good attitude to get back up at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) last month. Nudged up just 3 lb and every chance she will be involved once again. Gained reward for consistent efforts with narrow Market Rasen win; this may need more. |
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3rd (7)  (9/1 +25%)Inspector Lynley |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Inspector Lynley 9/1, No impact in bumpers/novice hurdles but showed his first form over in this sphere when fourth in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago, ideally needing a stronger pace. Probably needs further than this so others make more appeal. Unplaced all starts; much improved when fourth over C&D last month; more needed. |
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4th (10)  (10/1 +29%)Solid Fuel |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Solid Fuel 10/1, Little impact over hurdles so far but confirmed he isn't devoid of ability when third at Fontwell (19.2f, good) last month, emerging as a threat briefly. Task is now backing that effort up. Maiden; better efforts last twice but deal more needed for a win. |
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5th (3)  (11/1 +45%)Perryville |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Perryville 11/1, Fair form at best in maiden/novice hurdles and no real progress switched to handicaps. Cheekpieces on and given a serious chance by the handicapper, he not discounted back up in trip. Maiden; most disappointing effort latest; cheekpieces now tried. |
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6th (8)  (28/1 -12%)Blitz Spirit |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Blitz Spirit 28/1, Fair performer on the Flat in France but she has yet to make a meaningful impact in this sphere, keeping on in fifth when fell 2 out at Southwell (20.4f, good) just over 5 weeks ago (likely to have finished third if completing). Tough to fancy. Was running with some credit when falling on return from a break; could be involved. |
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7th (9)  (16/1 +20%)Indelible Spin |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Indelible Spin 16/1, Fair third in 7-runner Huntingdon maiden (15.8f, good) in May, which represented a step forward compared to her previous efforts in this sphere. Wasn't seen to best effect on handicap debut last time but may make more impact off a similarly lowly mark here. No threat in maiden hurdles and no improvement on handicap debut last month. |
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8th (11)  (33/1 +50%)Dannystory |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dannystory 33/1, Runner-up on final outing in points but little form under Rules and others make more appeal. Tongue tie applied for this return to hurdling. Maiden; little appeal back hurdling with a tongue-strap on. |
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|F| (4)  (2.25/1 +18%)Bluebella |
2.25/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bluebella 2.25/1, Different proposition fitted with a tongue tie when storming clear in the closing stages at this track (2m) in May. Better form when runner-up on both subsequent starts and this in-form mare is a must for the shortlist reunited with her usual claimer. Much improved lately; second over this trip last month; strong claims again. |
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|PU| (2)  (16/1 -78%)Loved Out |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Loved Out 16/1, Just the one win from 19 starts over hurdles but he was placed on 10 occasions. Turned in a lacklustre display sent chasing at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) just over 3 weeks ago so no surprise to see that idea quickly shelved. Every chance on his second in May but not so good since; pulled up on chase debut latest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
NO WAY PEDRO is two from two since joining the Brian Barr yard and the latest of those victories came in a selling hurdle at Southwell over 2m. The step up in trip shouldn't pose him many problems, as he has placed form over this distance in Ireland previously in his career, so he can make it a hat-trick. Bluebella certainly won't go down without a fight after finishing 11 lengths clear of the third at Uttoxeter, along with recent C&D fourth Inspector Lynley.
A few in with a squeak but BLUEBELLA is a mare in form and having hit the crossbar on her last couple of starts, Tom Lacey's charge is fancied to regain the winning thread reunited with her usual claimer. No Way Pedro arrives chasing a hat-trick but Brian Barr's 9-y-o may have to settle for silver on this occasion, with Pollypockett and Perryville another couple worth considering.
The steadily progressive BLUEBELLA (nap) can gain a second success over hurdles.
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