There were 24 Races on Thursday 30th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 30th January 2025
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(9) It's Showtime 9/1, 14/1, creditable 1½ lengths third of 8 to Desert Master in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Probably won't be far away but she's 0-12 on the AW and may again find one of two too good. Third behind two of today's rivals over C&D 15 days ago; more required to take this.
5
1st (5) (10/1 -18%) Havechatma
10
10/1(-18%)
(5) Havechatma 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Fourth of 6 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 13 days ago. Perhaps a shade too high in the weights at present. Two C&D wins last October; well held twice this winter but now returns to Class 6.
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2nd (2) (7/2 +56%) Level Up
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(2) Level Up 7/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 8 days ago, never nearer. Opposable. C&D winner; in better form than his figures suggest; big player back in a Class 6.
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3rd (8) (16/5 +51%) King Of The Jungle
3.2
16/5(+51%)
(8) King Of The Jungle 16/5, Three wins from 12 runs last year, the latest at Thirsk in September. 2/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago. Merits consideration. Needs to bounce back from a poor 6f run three weeks ago; earlier 2nds give him claims.
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4th (3) (6/1 -71%) Rosenpur
6
6/1(-71%)
(3) Rosenpur 6/1, Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner novice at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/8) 17 days ago. On a workable mark back in handicap company and he has to be taken seriously. Easy win in 5f novice 17 days ago; 5lb rise for that looks harsh; more on his plate today.
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5th (4) (9/1 -80%) Show Me Show Me
9
9/1(-80%)
(4) Show Me Show Me 9/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 4/1, creditable short-head second of 8 to Desert Master in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, just failing. Another bold show likely. Conditions fine and just missed out behind Desert Master here two weeks ago; contender.
1
6th (1) (14/1 0%) Doddie's Impact
14
14/1(0%)
(1) Doddie's Impact 14/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. 14/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 33 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Ready win at Newcastle last month; failed to back it up latest; returns to Class 6.
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7th (6) (13/2 +0%) Desert Master
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(6) Desert Master 13/2, Dual C&D winner, the latest on penultimate start. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago. Something to find on form. Successful in his last two C&D runs; caught wide at Wolverhampton last time; contender.
7
8th (7) (16/1 +11%) Basholo
16
16/1(+11%)
(7) Basholo 16/1, Four wins from 14 runs last year, the latest at Wolverhampton in December. 11/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 24 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Four Wolverhampton wins last year; below par the last twice; needs to bounce back.
Having scored in a novice event at Wolverhampton 17 days ago, further improvement cannot be ruled out from Rosenpur. However, Jennie Candlish's gelding returns to handicap company off a 5lb higher mark and it could be worth taking a chance on the downgraded HAVECHATMA. The dual track-and-trip winner offered more encouragement when fourth over C&D latest and a 2lb drop in the ratings will help. Show Me Show Me is also of interest.
It was a belated but nonetheless deserved first success for ROSENPUR at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he looks capable of repeating the dose off a fair mark back in handicap company. King of The Jungle was knocking on the door prior to a low-key display last time and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back with a bold show, while Show Me Show Me also enters calculations.
A competitive sprint but LEVEL UP is in better form than his figures would indicate and he's a major player dropping into a Class 6.
(2) Cherry Cobbler 7/4, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 9 in novice at Kempton (6f, 2/1) 15 days ago. Drop to 5f looks a good move and he should be involved. Two promising efforts at Kempton (1m & 6f) this winter; new trip but sound form claims.
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2nd (4) (10/3 -67%) Noble Victory
3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(4) Noble Victory 10/3, 38,000 gns yearling. Brother to 6f winner True Icon and closely related to useful 5f-7f winner Magical Effect and 7f-8.6f winner Broughtons Flare. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Appealing on paper and very much one to note in the betting. 38,000gns yearling; all six siblings are winners, some useful; interesting newcomer.
5
3rd (5) (2/1 +50%) Ant Colony
2
2/1(+50%)
(5) Ant Colony 2/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 16/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Back down in trip for this tapeta debut and he merits respect. Fair effort at Kempton after a break two weeks ago (7f); return to sprinting can help.
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4th (3) (13/2 -63%) Foro Romano
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(3) Foro Romano 13/2, Fair gelding. 16/1, second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago. Should be in the mix. Good second at Kempton (6f) ten days ago having pulled hard; solid form claims back at 5f.
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5th (9) (28/1 -211%) Triple Wishes
28
28/1(-211%)
(9) Triple Wishes 28/1, Expert Eye filly. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f/6f winner), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Malc. Market should point the way. First foal of a fair 5f-7f winner; doesn't have a daunting standard to aim at on debut.
1
6th (1) (50/1 -213%) Tough At The Top
50
50/1(-213%)
(1) Tough At The Top 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 25/1) 5 days ago, never nearer. Probably more one for handicaps later on. Promising return at Newcastle last week and he remains capable of better.
6
7th (6) (100/1 -52%) Spirit Of Newlife
100
100/1(-52%)
(6) Spirit Of Newlife 100/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 66/1) on debut 7 days ago. Readily passed over. 66-1 and always out the back at Newcastle on last week's debut (6f); best watched.
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8th (7) (125/1 -150%) Treacle Villa
125
125/1(-150%)
(7) Treacle Villa 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 7 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 18/1) on debut 29 days ago. Yard also saddles newcomer Triple Wishes. 18-1 and green when last of seven on his Newcastle debut four weeks ago; hard to recommend.
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9th (8) (80/1 -142%) Mary Murray
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Mary Murray 80/1, €7,000 yearling, Profitable filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f winner Santry. Entitled to come on for the run. 7,000euros yearling; dam an unraced mare from a fair sprinting family; check betting.
Ant Colony arrives on the back of a respectable fifth on his handicap bow at Kempton and he should put his experience to good use reverting to maiden company. Cherry Cobbler has offered plenty of encouragement on his two outings to date and the son of Zoustar is also worth a second look. However, the aforementioned pair could prove vulnerable to newcomer NOBLE VICTORY, a half-brother to Jungle Cove, and market support for James Tate's colt would increase confidence.
NOBLE VICTORY is a likely-looking type and he certainly wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to make a winning debut here. The hint should be taken if the market speaks in his favour. Ant Colony, Foro Romano and Cherry Cobbler are all likely to benefit from this drop to 5f and are feared most in that order of preference.
Tough At The Top may prove best of those with experience but the well-related newcomer NOBLE VICTORY can make a winning debut.
(2) Bobbi With An I 11/8, €35,000 3-y-o, £75,000 5-y-o, Kapgarde mare. Sister to 19f chase winner in France Adelykap, and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Lord of Cheshire. Irish point winner at second attempt (easily beat sole other finisher, Nov 24). One to note. Sold for £75,000 after point win; found an apparently winnable race on her rules debut.
8
2nd (8) (5/2 +72%) Springtime Legend
2.5
5/2(+72%)
(8) Springtime Legend 5/2, Some encouragement both starts in bumpers and, despite needing the experience, was noted keeping on for sixth in 13-runner C&D mares' novice (heavy) on hurdling debut in December. Merits consideration with hood added. Fair efforts on all three starts and she may be thereabouts in a first-time hood.
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3rd (7) (100/1 +0%) Only Gossip
100
100/1(+0%)
(7) Only Gossip 100/1, Winning pointer but hasn't gone with much encouragement in 2 starts over hurdles, ninth of 14 in maiden at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Goes back up in trip with hood now reached for. Winning pointer but pulled up/tailed off this winter on her first two hurdle starts.
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4th (3) (4/1 -167%) Chique Angel
4
4/1(-167%)
(3) Chique Angel 4/1, Twice-raced in bumpers, improving from debut 13 months earlier when third of 10 at Plumpton (17.8f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Yard boasts good record in this race and she's a likely type upped in trip for her hurdles bow. Has shown ability in bumpers and she's open to improvement now up in trip on hurdle debut.
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5th (6) (250/1 -25%) Lyness Dancer
250
250/1(-25%)
(6) Lyness Dancer 250/1, Behind both starts in point bumpers and it has been a similar story under Rules, beaten a long way in maiden hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Best watched. Down the field at triple-figure odds on all three rules starts; others are preferred.
1
6th (1) (16/1 -88%) Ebselysees
16
16/1(-88%)
(1) Ebselysees 16/1, Promise on first of 2 outings in bumpers and made a successful start over hurdles in mares' novice at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) in November. Found it tougher under a penalty at Uttoxeter last time, but she can give her running again. Won on hurdle debut at Huntingdon; a lesser run followed but she's not ruled out.
4
7th (4) (200/1 +20%) Damekap
200
200/1(+20%)
(4) Damekap 200/1, Runner-up sole outing in points but has offered little in a bumper and 2 starts over hurdles so far, well-beaten twelfth of 16 in mares' novice at Warwick (21f, soft) 30 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Runner-up in British maiden point last March but well beaten on all three rules starts.
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|PU| (5) (6/1 -20%) English Willow
6
6/1(-20%)
(5) English Willow 6/1, Yard knows this family well and, having never threatened on debut, she took a step forward when third in mares' novice at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) in December, though promised more for a long way. Could do better again over this shorter trip. Fair third over 2m6f at Uttoxeter and could continue to progress; chance.
This can go the way of CHIQUE ANGEL, who ran a promising race on her return from a long absence when third in a Plumpton bumper last month. Paul Nicholls' charge should enjoy the rise in distance on her hurdles bow, and she may have too much for English Willow, who showed significant improvement when third at Uttoxeter last time out. A well-related sort, who easily won a point-to-point in November, Bobbi With An I is one to monitor for market support on her Rules debut.
Having been off 13 months, CHIQUE ANGEL improved from her debut when third in a Plumpton bumper in December and she can build on that run to make a successful start over hurdles, her trainer having won this race 3 times in the last 5 renewals. Point winner Bobbi With An I is next on the list, ahead of Springtime Legend.
Those with hurdling experience don't set a daunting standard and this could go to point winner BOBBI WITH AN I on her rules debut.
(5) Charlie's Choice 5/1, Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 6 days ago. Shortlist material. Has produced a string of good runs over 9.4f-1m4f this winter, including a 1m3f win here.
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2nd (7) (16/1 -167%) Humble Spark
16
16/1(-167%)
(7) Humble Spark 16/1, Four wins from 15 runs last year. 6/4, respectable second of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 7 days ago, not knocked about. One to consider. 4-13 on AW, all on the Newcastle Tapeta; never better than on his two starts this month.
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3rd (9) (4/1 -14%) Hebridean Nomad
4
4/1(-14%)
(9) Hebridean Nomad 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. 7/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 27 days ago, no match for winner. Makes tapeta debut and, provided that he takes to this surface, another good run is likely off an unchanged mark. In the thick of things again if he's as good on this Tapeta debut, and he's lightly raced.
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4th (4) (16/1 -357%) Caramay
16
16/1(-357%)
(4) Caramay 16/1, Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Four wins from 10 runs last year. 3/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (11.1f) 16 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and should give it a good shot in her bid to complete the hat-trick. Form figures 11212311 on Tapeta since cheekpieces went on, including two 1m3f wins here.
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5th (11) (7/1 +22%) The Bay Warrior
7
7/1(+22%)
(11) The Bay Warrior 7/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (11.1f, 4/1) 15 days ago, cosily. Only gone up 2 lb for that and he has to enter calculations. Last two starts were over 1m3f here, winning with a late bid 15 days ago; solid sequence.
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6th (8) (33/1 -18%) Sharp Distinction
33
33/1(-18%)
(8) Sharp Distinction 33/1, Latest win at Lingfield in November. 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 12 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers back on. Won over 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack in November on his only start in today's blinkers.
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7th (1) (10/3 +39%) Skye Breeze
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(1) Skye Breeze 10/3, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 47 days ago, slowly away. Place possibilities. Returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December.
3
8th (3) (17/2 +58%) Timeless Charm
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(3) Timeless Charm 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 57 days ago. Probably best watched on this debut for new yard. Behind in two handicaps this winter; left G Boughey; upped from 1m2f and is bred to stay.
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9th (10) (40/1 -43%) Nowhere
40
40/1(-43%)
(10) Nowhere 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 18/1), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 98 days ahead of this yard/handicap debut and improvement is needed. Hood applied. 15,000gns buy; hooded and back up in trip for stable/handicap debut, needing improvement.
CARAMAY has proved most progressive throughout her current campaign and the daughter of Lethal Force arrives on the back of a cosy victory over 1m3f here. That was the five-year-old's fifth triumph since September and a 2lb rise looks lenient. Although Humble Spark was thwarted in his hat-trick bid when runner-up at Newcastle last week, Jim Goldie's gelding is feared most, ahead of Charlie's Choice.
This is tougher than the handicap THE BAY WARRIOR bagged here recently but he appeared to have a bit left up his sleeve and, upped just 2 lb, he is taken to strike again. There are dangers aplenty, headed by the consistent Charlie's Choice, with the hat-trick seeking Caramay, Humble Spark and lightly-raced Hebridean Nomad others with claims. Top-weight Skye Breeze is also worthy of consideration.
Competitive. With a stamina question for Caramay, narrow preference is for SKYE BREEZE. Hebridean Nomad is very lightly raced.
(6) Filanderer 10/3, Bumper winner who bettered hurdles exploits at first attempt in this sphere when second in handicap chase here in December 2023. Failed to build on that next 2 completed starts but improved when opening account over fences at Market Rasen (19.2f, good) during the autumn and 5 lb rise very fair. Won with something to spare at Market Rasen and he's one to consider up 5lb.
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2nd (1) (9/2 +10%) Diamond Dice
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(1) Diamond Dice 9/2, Winner of a Ludlow maiden hurdle last February and best effort since when finding just one too strong in a handicap at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Bang there when falling at the last on sole start in points and he's of strong interest now switched to fences. Runner-up over hurdles last time and he's a possible improver now switched to chasing.
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3rd (2) (13/2 +59%) Bertie Wooster
6.5
13/2(+59%)
(2) Bertie Wooster 13/2, Gained reward for consistency over hurdles when opening his account in handicap at Taunton (19f, good) last spring. However, he has failed to make an impact in 2 starts in this sphere to date and it's best to look elsewhere. Won off this mark over hurdles but soundly beaten on first two chase starts.
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4th (4) (9/2 +0%) Shillanavogy
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(4) Shillanavogy 9/2, Hurdles winner at Hereford last spring and firmly back on track when making it third time lucky over fences at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) in December. 6 lb higher mark to contend with and this a stronger race but still has low mileage and should make his presence felt. Won at Fontwell on third chase start and could still have more left in the tank.
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|PU| (3) (4/1 -14%) Captain Boudet
4
4/1(-14%)
(3) Captain Boudet 4/1, Showed ability without managing to get his head in front over hurdles and delivered at the first time of asking in this sphere when recently accounting for 5 rivals in a Hereford handicap (21f, good to soft). 5 lb rise no great hardship and he should have more to offer as a chaser. Won on recent chase debut at Hereford and could have more to offer over fences; respected.
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|PU| (5) (9/2 +0%) Passing Kate
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(5) Passing Kate 9/2, Three-time hurdle winner who added to her good record on testing ground when making a successful chase debut over 17.5f at Exeter earlier this month. This 4 lb higher mark doesn't look insurmountable and she needs considering, for all that this is a tougher assignment. Looked better than ever when justifying favouritism on recent chase debut at Exeter.
PASSING KATE has won twice from three starts so far this season and stepping up in trip could eke out further improvement as she looks to build on a taking success at Exeter recently. Filanderer scored comfortably at Market Rasen last time out and he must enter calculations, along with Captain Boudet, who was always in control when getting off the mark at Hereford recently.
He's the only one of these without experience over fences but DIAMOND DICE has the look of a chaser and may well prove equal to the task, granted a clean round of jumping. The prospect of testing conditions is a plus for the 6-y-o (hurdles win was on heavy ground) and his latest effort in a Market Rasen handicap hurdle was arguably his best yet. Four of his five rivals are last-time-out winners, namely Captain Boudet, Filanderer, Shillanavogy and Passing Kate, and they all merit respect.
A warm race, with four of these having won last time. SHILLANAVOGY scored at Fontwell and this unexposed 7yo is taken to follow up.
(8) Badri 11/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/1). Off 100 days. Back up in trip. Given a chance by the assessor. Failed to win last year but down in the weights and retains lots of ability; big player.
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2nd (2) (11/2 +31%) King's Lynn
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(2) King's Lynn 11/2, Below form at Newcastle latest but had posted good third over C&D previously and remains fairly treated. On a long losing run but conditions are fine and he's handicapped to go well; e-w shout.
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3rd (3) (7/1 +36%) Amazonian Dream
7
7/1(+36%)
(3) Amazonian Dream 7/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in December. 10/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 19 days ago, running on. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D win in November was followed by a better effort at Kempton; this may be run to suit.
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4th (5) (4/1 +50%) Rohaan
4
4/1(+50%)
(5) Rohaan 4/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago, never nearer. Back to a potentially lenient mark, though. Should be well treated but that's been the case for a while; rather laboured last time.
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5th (9) (11/2 +39%) True Promise
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(9) True Promise 11/2, Below best the last twice but is only 1 lb above his last winning mark and scored on his last visit here. Conditions no problem and best AW form gives him claims; below par the last twice though.
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6th (6) (28/1 -133%) Glorious Angel
28
28/1(-133%)
(6) Glorious Angel 28/1, C&D winner. 18/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Sharper for her recent reappearance (7f); this trip more suitable but others look stronger.
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7th (11) (22/1 -100%) Golden Strike
22
22/1(-100%)
(11) Golden Strike 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. Tenth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 68 days ago. Others more persuasive. Unexposed 4yo; well held on handicap/AW debut in November but return to sprinting can help.
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8th (4) (11/4 -69%) Dyrholaey
2.75
11/4(-69%)
(4) Dyrholaey 11/4, Three-time winner who was returning from 6 months off (gelded) when creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 31 days ago. Good shout. Unexposed 4yo; pleasing return from an absence at Wolverhampton last month; can do better.
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9th (7) (50/1 -79%) Zero Carbon
50
50/1(-79%)
(7) Zero Carbon 50/1, Latest win at Kempton in August. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 31 days ago. Others have achieved more. Not fired in two runs for new stable; manageable mark but others look safer today.
Three from three before finishing down the field at Royal Ascot in June, DYRHOLAEY returned to action with a promising third at Wolverhampton last month, despite being a beaten favourite. The unexposed four-year-old will undoubtedly come on for that run and should go very close off an unchanged mark. It's been some time since King's Lynn's last success but a drop in class will help, while Rohaan is another to consider.
DYRHOLAEY has few miles on the clock and is entitled to build on last month's Wolverhampton return. He gets the nod. King's Lynn and True Promise can also make their presence felt.
King's Lynn and BADRI, the old men of the party, both lurk on dangerous marks and the selection can enhance his good C&D record.
(3) Champagne Chic 16/1, Very cheap purchase given his pedigree but there were encouraging signs when sixth of 13 on debut in a 19f Taunton novice (soft) earlier this month. Entitled to come on for that run and should do better in time. Fair sixth on debut; open to improvement but needs a sizeable step forward.
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2nd (1) (4/1 -33%) Ambion View
4
4/1(-33%)
(1) Ambion View 4/1, Modest form when third in a pair of bumpers last winter but has looked a different proposition switched to hurdles the last twice, scoring on debut in this sphere at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) before falling 3 out (travelling well at the time) here in November. Remains open to improvement. Won on hurdle debut at Exeter in October and the clear runner-up is 2-2 since.
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3rd (2) (4/7 +15%) Don't Mind If I Do
0.571429
4/7(+15%)
(2) Don't Mind If I Do 4/7, £75,000 half-brother to 3 winners and very promising start to his career when runner-up in a big-field Newbury bumper last spring. Also found just one too good on return/hurdles bow at Warwick prior to landing the odds in a C&D maiden (soft) last month and he's clearly a decent prospect. Has shown strong form (on good to soft); holds leading claims if handling testing ground.
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4th (6) (9/2 -13%) Kap Boy
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(6) Kap Boy 9/2, Plenty of promise in bumpers last season, scoring on debut at Chepstow before finishing third in a good-quality contest at Newbury. Left inauspicious hurdles bow (shaped as though amiss) behind when fourth of 11 back at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) last month and should make his presence felt. Heavy-ground bumper winner; fair fourth over hurdles last time and open to improvement.
4
5th (4) (25/1 +0%) Copper Jack
25
25/1(+0%)
(4) Copper Jack 25/1, Irish point winner who has shown ability in a couple of 21.6f novice events at Ascot since switched to hurdles. Dropping in trip looks a good move but he appeals as the type who will be seen in a better light when making his way down the handicap route. Heavy-ground 3m point winner; needs to improve upon what he's shown under rules.
7
6th (7) (300/1 -50%) Bradman
300
300/1(-50%)
(7) Bradman 300/1, Dual winner of 1½m AW handicaps on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes last winter but there were very few positives to glean from his hurdles debut at Taunton. Two Flat wins but at modest level and well beaten at 125-1 on last month's hurdle debut.
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|PU| (5) (150/1 -200%) Harry Junior
150
150/1(-200%)
(5) Harry Junior 150/1, Closely related to useful hurdler Harry Senior but hasn't shown much in a bumper/maiden hurdle so far and he's another who will be of greater interest when handicapping in due course. Tailed off on hurdle debut at Ffos Las and others make greater appeal.
DON'T MIND IF I DO could not have done it any easier when bounding clear of his rivals over C&D last time out, and a 6lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop him from going in again. Ambion View still looked to be going well in front when falling three out over further here in November and he must hold every chance if improving his jumping on this occasion. Kap Boy wasn't disgraced when fourth at Newbury last time out and he cannot be ruled out either.
The promising DON'T MIND IF I DO opened his account with minimum fuss over C&D last month and he looks destined for better things. Ambion View would probably be 2-2 in this sphere but for his tumble at the third-last here in November and he is feared most ahead of Kap Boy.
Exeter winner Ambion View is respected but this could go to DON'T MIND IF I DO, who won easily over C&D last time.
(6) Further Measure 2/1, Arrives in fine form having won 2 of his last 3 starts, latest when comfortably taking 9-runner handicap over C&D 7 days ago. 4 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent further success. Exposed 8yo but bang in form and stayed on best to score by 5l over C&D last week.
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2nd (1) (8/1 +20%) Doublethetrouble
8
8/1(+20%)
(1) Doublethetrouble 8/1, Latest win at Newcastle in September. 15/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Not out of things. Capable stayer at this level and his latest race wasn't run to suit.
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3rd (4) (9/2 +25%) Star Legend
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Star Legend 9/2, Won over hurdles last month and posted good effort back in this sphere when fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 19 days ago. 2 lb lower now and warrants respect. Latest win was over hurdles; 66-1 when behind Blue Sky Boy at Chelmsford 19 days ago.
3
4th (3) (11/2 -57%) Dark Mystery
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(3) Dark Mystery 11/2, Just sole win from 25 Flat runs but come close in recent starts, latest when creditable second of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (14f) 23 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and looks sure to go well again. 1-26 but he's consistent and gone down narrowly over 1m6f at Wolverhampton the last twice.
2
5th (2) (40/1 -60%) Corsican Caper
40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Corsican Caper 40/1, Course winner. Five wins from 20 runs last year. 11/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 20 days ago. Others preferred. Has a better strike-rate on turf than on AW and hasn't been at his best of late.
5
6th (5) (5/2 +17%) Blue Sky Boy
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(5) Blue Sky Boy 5/2, Lightly-raced gelding who posted career best when close second of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Likely contender. Lightly raced and steadily improving; clear second last time off 2lb lower.
7
7th (7) (50/1 -150%) Quercus Robur
50
50/1(-150%)
(7) Quercus Robur 50/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Three-time AW winner but has found no form since returning from a long absence.
FURTHER MEASURE caught the eye at Wolverhampton earlier this month before going on to record a commanding success over this C&D last Thursday, and a 4lb penalty is unlikely to prevent him from going in again. That said, Blue Sky Boy has few miles on the clock and, having kept on over 1m6f at Chelmsford last time, the step up in trip could unlock further improvement. Dark Mystery is noted too.
FURTHER MEASURE posted his best effort for current connections when scoring over C&D last week and looks well in under a penalty. He can follow up. Dark Mystery and Blue Sky Boy rate the principal dangers.
Further Measure has clear claims but preference is for the younger BLUE SKY BOY who looks progressive.
(3) Gentleman Jacques 2/1, Made a low-key start for current connections but his recent second in an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 29 days ago was more like it and he's not ruled out if able to build on that. 0-13 but bumped into a handicap blot when 16l second at Exeter on New Year's Day.
1
2nd (1) (5/2 0%) Our Bill's Aunt
2.5
5/2(0%)
(1) Our Bill's Aunt 5/2, At least as good as ever when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle under this rider at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Turned out again quickly but goes unpenalised for that success and has to be on the shortlist. Won on heavy ground at Leicester last week and escapes a penalty this afternoon.
7
3rd (7) (3/1 +10%) Olivia Kate
3
3/1(+10%)
(7) Olivia Kate 3/1, Advanced her form when easily getting off the mark at Ludlow in November and got back on the up when runner-up in a 15-runner contest at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Should go well again. Won in fine style at Ludlow in November and clear second at Exeter latest; leading player.
4
4th (4) (9/1 -50%) Moorland Rambler
9
9/1(-50%)
(4) Moorland Rambler 9/1, Back to form returned to hurdling when second in a 10-runner contest at Exeter early in December. Perhaps found his next start coming too soon less than a fortnight on and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces on for the first time. Inconsistent, with poor strike-rate, but a case can be made on his penultimate effort.
11
5th (11) (33/1 +18%) Alkhattaaf
33
33/1(+18%)
(11) Alkhattaaf 33/1, Maiden hurdler has pulled up both outings since returning from a 17-month absence, so rates as particularly difficult to fancy. Runner-up here in April 2023 but pulled up on both runs this season after a long absence.
14
6th (14) (40/1 0%) Bellamy's Grey
40
40/1(0%)
(14) Bellamy's Grey 40/1, It's now over 3 years since this veteran's sole career success and he rates as difficult to fancy returning from 8 months off in a first-time tongue strap. Couple of fair efforts earlier this year but has poor strike-rate and returns from absence.
10
7th (10) (25/1 -39%) Stage Show
25
25/1(-39%)
(10) Stage Show 25/1, Fair maiden on Flat and more like it over hurdles with a brace of fourth-place finishes in handicaps around 17f in the autumn. Little impact in 2 starts since, though, so bounce back is called for. Made the frame twice in a row in the autumn but well beaten the next twice and now 0-21.
8
|PU| (8) (7/1 +72%) Broomfield Gale
7
7/1(+72%)
(8) Broomfield Gale 7/1, Modest hurdler at best in Ireland for Robert Murphy. Placed on her debut for this yard back in November but no better than mid-field subsequently and refused to race at Taunton 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. 15-race maiden who refused to race last time; probably best to look elsewhere.
6
|PU| (6) (28/1 -180%) What U Wanna Do Is
28
28/1(-180%)
(6) What U Wanna Do Is 28/1, Showed her first form under Rules when a never-nearer fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Opening mark takes no chances but she's less exposed than most. Improvement needed on handicap debut but the step up in trip may help.
9
|PU| (9) (33/1 -83%) Demilion
33
33/1(-83%)
(9) Demilion 33/1, Fairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 12.5f) for Charlie Johnston but hasn't yet gone on from a reasonably encouraging start in this sphere. Others preferred. On a reduced mark but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.
2
|PU| (2) (33/1 -18%) Duke Of Moravia
33
33/1(-18%)
(2) Duke Of Moravia 33/1, Signed off last term with 2m5f hurdling success at Wincanton but has produced two disconcerting efforts over fences this season, looking moody at Market Rasen last time. Something to prove back over the smaller obstacles having left Henry Daly. Course hurdles winner; twice pulled up in autumn chases; reverts to hurdles for yard debut.
12
|PU| (12) (50/1 +24%) Benville Bridge
50
50/1(+24%)
(12) Benville Bridge 50/1, Poor form over hurdles last spring and has pulled up on both outings over fences this season. Cheekpieces now go on. Didn't show much in novice hurdles and pulled up on first two handicap/chase starts.
15
|PU| (15) (100/1 -203%) Giddy Up
100
100/1(-203%)
(15) Giddy Up 100/1, No show in novice/maiden hurdles in the spring for Mitchell Hunt and has since pulled up in a point. Plenty more needed now handicapping. Makes handicap/stable debut off basement mark but has shown very little in light career.
17
|PU| (17) (150/1 -200%) The Wire Flyer
150
150/1(-200%)
(17) The Wire Flyer 150/1, Nearly 4 years since his sole win, and after 15 months off, showed nothing at Ffos Las on a sole start for Christian Williams back in May. Changed hands during another 8 months off and rates as difficult to fancy, 10yo whose sole win was in February 2021; a long time since he showed any worthwhile form.
16
|PU| (16) (150/1 -127%) Lady Ironside
150
150/1(-127%)
(16) Lady Ironside 150/1, Long-standing maiden on level and over hurdles. Well beaten both outings this season since returning from a near 2-year absence. Easy to look elsewhere. Pulled up in two handicaps this winter (fences/hurdles) and is now 0-24.
Heavy ground wasn't a barrier to success for OUR BILL'S AUNT when she tenaciously won over a similar trip at Leicester nine days ago and is a logical choice turning out off the same mark. Olivia Kate also appeals after a near-miss over an extended 2m5f at Exeter and should go well despite a 5lb rise. Gentleman Jacques is another to keep an eye on.
OUR BILL'S AUNT was to back to her best when scoring in a conditionals/amateurs event at Leicester last week and escapes a penalty for that win, so is fancied to follow up at the chief expense of Olivia Kate, who got herself right back to form when runner-up at Exeter earlier in the month. Gentleman Jacques can complete the placings in a contest seemingly containing plenty of dead wood.
Olivia Kate can go well but preference is for OUR BILL'S AUNT (nap), who escapes a penalty for her recent win at Leicester.
(1) Cloch Nua 11/8, Back to winning ways at Newcastle earlier this month and followed up in 11-runner minor event at same course (8f) 7 days ago, cosily. Big player. Chasing a classified hat-trick; 0-7 at this trip & penalised today but still a key player.
7
2nd (7) (11/1 +31%) Mr Slicker
11
11/1(+31%)
(7) Mr Slicker 11/1, Modest gelding. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 8 in minor event at this course (8.1f, 9/1) 13 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Placed in similar events here the last twice; should run his race but needs more to win.
3
3rd (3) (9/2 +55%) Dandy Lichious
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(3) Dandy Lichious 9/2, Modest gelding. Very good third of 9 in minor event (5/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 5 days ago. Not ruled out. Slightly more promise the last twice but he needs to raise his game to end his losing run.
2
4th (2) (12/1 -20%) Alice's Impact
12
12/1(-20%)
(2) Alice's Impact 12/1, Modest filly. First run since leaving John & Sean Quinn when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 28/1) 3 days ago. Claims if building on that. Encouraging stable debut on Monday, tiring late; not discounted at this level.
4
5th (4) (9/1 -6%) Evoluir
9
9/1(-6%)
(4) Evoluir 9/1, Off the mark at this course (6f) in October and ran to similar level when creditable ½-length third of 12 to Van Zant in minor event over C&D (5/1) 15 days ago. Ought to give another good account. Infrequent winner but comes here in form and holds each-way claims once again.
5
6th (5) (9/2 +47%) Kapparis Kid
4.5
9/2(+47%)
(5) Kapparis Kid 9/2, Temperamental sort. Course winner (6f) earlier this month but disappointed at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Both wins at 6f but seems to stay this far; blew the start latest; can bounce back.
8
7th (8) (5/1 -82%) Van Zant
5
5/1(-82%)
(8) Van Zant 5/1, Returned to form when second at Wolverhampton (7.2f) earlier this month and went one better in 12-runner minor event (7/2) over C&D 15 days ago. Another bold bid is on the cards. Kept on well to land a similar race here two weeks ago; more appealing than most.
9
8th (9) (100/1 -52%) Wedgewood Sapphire
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Wedgewood Sapphire 100/1, Modest filly. Last of 12 in minor event at this C&D (12/1) 26 days ago. Something to prove at present. Turf win last summer but heavy defeats the last twice, the latest over C&D this month.
6
9th (6) (100/1 -100%) Motagally
100
100/1(-100%)
(6) Motagally 100/1, Thirty one runs since last win in 2020. 10 lengths eighth of 12 to Van Zant in minor event at this C&D (33/1) 15 days ago. Work to do. Regressive veteran who was a well-beaten 33-1 shot dropped to classified level 15 days ago.
Cloch Nua is likely to prove popular having landed a couple of similar events over the mile at Newcastle recently but, although respected, a drop in trip might not play to his strengths and VAN ZANT is preferred. Ruth Carr's gelding hit the woodwork at Wolverhampton on his penultimate outing before going one better over C&D last time, and a reproduction of that performance might be good enough. Evoluir can chase the pair home.
Preference is for VAN ZANT, who showed a good attitude when returning to winning ways here earlier this month. The hat-trick seeking Cloch Nua is feared most, whilst Evoluir should also go well.
Cloch Nua has strong form claims but the drop to 7f isn't sure to suit and recent C&D winner VAN ZANT edges preference.
(6) Pedley Wood 15/8, Started last season over fences with a bang, winning at Hereford (25.2f) and Taunton (26.3f). Back on the scoreboard at this course (20.2f, soft) last month and return to this stiffer test of stamina looks sure to suit. 2m4f-3m2f winner; up 6lb for winning a lesser race last time; heavy might not be ideal.
3
2nd (3) (7/2 -17%) Ioupy Collonges
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(3) Ioupy Collonges 7/2, Dual hurdles scorer who got off the mark in this sphere at Perth (20f) in April and added to that success when taking 5-runner handicap chase over C&D (soft, 5/2) 35 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Just 3 lb higher now and addition of cheekpieces looks a good move. It wasn't pretty here last time but he still won and this slower surface can benefit him.
5
3rd (5) (14/1 +13%) Sheldon
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Sheldon 14/1, Dual winner here (both 20.2f) last term who may have needed outing when seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) on return 33 days ago. Yet to prove himself over this longer trip. however. Course winner but vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip under these conditions.
2
4th (2) (11/2 +0%) Bill Baxter
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(2) Bill Baxter 11/2, Winner of the Topham at Aintree in 2023. Lost his way over fences subsequently but better signs back hurdling this winter, fifth in 3m Chepstow handicap last month. Got no further than second back over the larger obstacles at Haydock latest, though. Former Topham winner and signs over hurdles this season that he might be coming back.
4
5th (4) (3/1 +0%) Montgomery
3
3/1(+0%)
(4) Montgomery 3/1, Scored 3 times sent chasing for Venetia Williams last term and resumed with a solid fifth in handicap at Sandown (28.7f). May have found race coming too soon when disappointing at Haydock latest and remains of interest. Not sure what happened last time but a strong contender on his previous Sandown fifth.
1
|PU| (1) (9/1 -80%) Good Boy Bobby
9
9/1(-80%)
(1) Good Boy Bobby 9/1, Back-to-back winner in 3m veterans' handicap chases last season and arrives on back of creditable third of 7 in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) 35 days ago. Should give another good account. Close up in the Rowland Meyrick and Sam Twiston-Davies replaces a 7lb claimer.
IOUPY COLLONGES needed every yard of the trip when he got up late to win over this C&D on Boxing Day and is an attractive option bidding to follow up off just 3lb higher in first-time cheekpieces. Pedley Wood was also a game winner over 2m4f on the same card and commands respect back up in trip off 6lb higher. Good Boy Bobby, a gallant third in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby, is another with a live chance here.
PEDLEY WOOD proved better than ever when scoring over a shorter trip here last month and remains feasibly treated. He can follow up. Montgomery is much better than he showed at Haydock last time and is feared most.
This will be a thorough test in the conditions and MONTGOMERY has good form over further than this.
(4) Hawajes 2/1, C&D winner who arrives on back of creditable placed efforts, latest when 4¼ lengths third of 9 to Porfin in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 4/1) 6 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers on 1st time. Warrants respect. Slow starts haven't been helping but the first-time blinkers could make a difference.
1
2nd (1) (5/2 -100%) Porfin
2.5
5/2(-100%)
(1) Porfin 5/2, Posted best effort for some time when winning 9-runner minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/4) 6 days ago, always holding on. Big player if in same form again here. 2l winner last week at Lingfield but seeking first win here at the seventh attempt.
6
3rd (6) (15/2 +17%) Kodebreaker
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(6) Kodebreaker 15/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Below form sixth of 11 in minor event (4/1) at this C&D 15 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Rarely wins these days and was again well held in a recent classified race here.
8
4th (8) (7/1 -40%) Miss Calculation
7
7/1(-40%)
(8) Miss Calculation 7/1, Back from 4 months off when creditable third of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago, left with too much to do. Return to this longer trip will suit and is one for shortlist. This is her trip so it was an encouraging run after a break over Wolverhampton's 6f.
3
5th (3) (7/1 +50%) Coconut Bay
7
7/1(+50%)
(3) Coconut Bay 7/1, Modest mare. 18/1, respectable seventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D 15 days ago. Others more appealing. Form took another dip here last time but she was placed over C&D the time before.
2
6th (2) (17/2 -31%) Anamika
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(2) Anamika 17/2, Modest filly. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago, slowly away. Looks competitive on form. Maiden but returning to 7f can help and she's the highest rated of these on BHA figures.
5
7th (5) (25/1 +0%) Inexplicable
25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Inexplicable 25/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Ninth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 18/1) 20 days ago. Work to do. Ten AW wins but nine of those have been at 1m+ and he failed to shine last time.
9
8th (9) (20/1 +39%) Tea Leaf Ted
20
20/1(+39%)
(9) Tea Leaf Ted 20/1, Poor gelding. 40/1, last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes tapeta debut. Best watched. Drawn wide last time at Kempton but was tailed off and that made it 0-13.
7
9th (7) (80/1 -21%) Lil Wade
80
80/1(-21%)
(7) Lil Wade 80/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Seventh of 9 in handicap (125/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago. Hard to fancy. Occasionally placed but at shorter trips and hasn't convinced up to 7f the last twice.
PORFIN made most when scoring by two lengths in this company at Lingfield six days ago and, providing he can run to a similar level, he might be able to follow up. Hawajes is a previous C&D winner who sports first-time blinkers after finishing third behind the selection last week, and could get closer. Of the remainder, Miss Calculation makes the most appeal.
MISS CALCULATION caught the eye when finishing well at Wolverhampton earlier this month and will benefit from the return to this longer trip. She can land the spoils. Porfin and Hawajes look the likeliest dangers.
Although behind Porfin last week at Lingfield, HAWAJES might be happier back here and the blinkers may also give him a lift.
(4) Mr Glass 2/5, Fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls who was given a considerate introduction over the larger obstacles when second in Exeter handicap (24.2f) in November 2022. Won both his starts in points for new connections last year and remains with potential. Good horse for Paul Nicholls and has won both his points for Will Biddick.
2
2nd (2) (40/1 -150%) Go Sacre Go
40
40/1(-150%)
(2) Go Sacre Go 40/1, Fair hurdler for Nicky Henderson and broke his duck in points for current yard in January 2023. Not seen since, though, and market should prove best guide to claims on return/chase debut. Absent for two years since making the breakthrough in points; other options look safer.
1
3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) Quintin's Man
4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Quintin's Man 4/1, Multiple point winner who scored twice in hunters last season. Disappointed under Rules the last twice, however, and finished well held on return between the flags. Others more appealing. Beaten 11l by Mr Glass in a point before coming on to win this race 12 months ago.
3
4th (3) (22/1 +33%) King Orry
22
22/1(+33%)
(3) King Orry 22/1, Placed in a couple of small-field points this season but is winless after 14 attempts under Rules and looks to have plenty on his plate here. The balance of form under rules and in points doesn't look good enough to win this.
5
|F| (5) (7/1 -27%) Upton Road
7
7/1(-27%)
(5) Upton Road 7/1, Fairly useful chaser who made the frame in 3 of his 6 starts during 2022/23. Not seen for 22 months but he has the assistance of a useful amateur and is worth monitoring in the market. Has stamina to prove over this far and makes his hunter chase debut after a long absence.
6
|PU| (6) (18/1 -200%) Viva Lavilla
18
18/1(-200%)
(6) Viva Lavilla 18/1, Fairly-useful performer under Rules for Dan Skelton who finished well held, back from 13 months off, in point 12 days ago. Entitled to come on from that, however, and not ruled out. Two thirds in points have come after lengthy absences and he was beaten 22l in the latest.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
MR GLASS landed a brace of point-to-point wins shortly after joining Will Biddick last year and this could be a good time to side with this low-mileage nine-year-old. Last year's winner Quintin's Man is a must for consideration in this company, despite having to concede weigh all round. The lightly-raced veteran Upton Road also appeals on his first attempt in a race of this nature.
MR GLASS is in good hands and boasts an unbeaten record in points. Still relatively unexposed, he can make a successful debut in hunters. Upton Road hasn't been seen for some time but may provide the chief threat.
Last year's winner Quintin's Man can run well but he was beaten some 11l by MR GLASS when they last clashed in a point.
(4) Tea Sea 8/11, Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (7.2f) last month and found further improvement when narrowly following up at this course (8.1f) 27 days ago, conceding first run. Just 2 lb higher here and looks the one to beat. Narrow winner of his last two races, over 7f at Wolverhampton and 1m here.
8
2nd (8) (11/1 +8%) Fistral Beach
11
11/1(+8%)
(8) Fistral Beach 11/1, Posted best effort for some time when creditable third of 8 in handicap (18/1) over C&D 7 days ago, running on. Finds herself 3 lb out of the weights here, however. Inconsistent but ran one of her better races to hit the frame over C&D last week.
7
3rd (7) (33/1 -32%) Embarked
33
33/1(-32%)
(7) Embarked 33/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes limited appeal. AW wins include one here but he's easy enough to oppose in current form; tries cheekpieces.
6
4th (6) (13/2 -8%) Reputation
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(6) Reputation 13/2, Back on scoreboard here in November and acquitted himself well since, latest when respectable fourth of 11 in handicap over C&D 16 days ago. Enters calculations. Multiple winning veteran who has been running well for a while now; solid chance.
2
5th (2) (5/1 +50%) Shaw Park
5
5/1(+50%)
(2) Shaw Park 5/1, Three wins from 23 runs last year. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. Extended losing sequence on the AW to 21 when down the field over C&D a month ago.
1
6th (1) (33/1 -175%) Kodi Red
33
33/1(-175%)
(1) Kodi Red 33/1, Took a step back in right direction, back with former yard, when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago. Claims if building on that. All wins at sprint trips, he's not in great form and hasn't run well here in the past.
5
7th (5) (14/1 +30%) Woodleigh
14
14/1(+30%)
(5) Woodleigh 14/1, Last of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago. Something to find on form. Not a lot to shout about in four starts since returning from a break.
3
|F| (3) (10/1 +17%) No Saint
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) No Saint 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Triple winner but finished down the field in both his runs for this yard.
Tea Sea successfully completed a double when scoring over a mile here at the start of the month, but a 2lb rise makes life tougher and FISTRAL BEACH is preferred. John Mackie's four-year-old grabbed third towards the finish over C&D last week and could defy her 2lb higher mark to shed the maiden tag. Reputation is holding his form well at present and is another to keep an eye on.
The hat-trick seeking TEA SEA still looks feasibly treated and can extend his winning run. Reputation and Kodi Red may provide the chief threat.
Not many in here arrive in much form but that's not the case with TEA SEA (nap) who has every chance of completing a hat-trick.
(7) There Runs Mary 10/11, €105,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth mare. Sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner She's A Fine Wine out of classy bumper/2¼m hurdle winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. 105,000euros 3yo; third foal; sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner She's A Fine Wine.
4
2nd (4) (5/1 +29%) Hill In Brazil
5
5/1(+29%)
(4) Hill In Brazil 5/1, Blue Bresil mare. Sister to fair hurdler Thank You Blue, stays 2½m. Highly respected on debut. Sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Thank You Blue and dam hails from the family of Denman.
1
3rd (1) (11/4 +8%) Beauty In The Park
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(1) Beauty In The Park 11/4, €95,000 half-sister to useful hurdler Thirtyfourstitches and fair hurdler Kelly's Birr. 10/3, too green to get seriously involved but showed obvious ability on debut at Warwick in November. Given time and can improve for last year's winning yard. Responded for pressure to finish a near 9l third at Warwick; gets softer ground here.
5
4th (5) (10/1 -67%) Miss Tinkerbell
10
10/1(-67%)
(5) Miss Tinkerbell 10/1, Dunaden mare. Dam debut bumper/2m hurdle winner (barely stayed 19f). Wears blinkers. One to note on debut. Immediate fitting of blinkers casts some doubts but she's bred to have a future.
2
5th (2) (20/1 -100%) Dellahay
20
20/1(-100%)
(2) Dellahay 20/1, Not much to go on pedigree wise and she didn't feature at Ffos Las (28/1) on debut a couple of months ago. Others are more persuasive. Travelled deep into the race at Ffos Las but found little for pressure.
10
6th (10) (11/1 -69%) Oracle Park
11
11/1(-69%)
(10) Oracle Park 11/1, Frammassone filly. Sister to modest hurdler Cawthorne Cracker and poor chaser Cowboy Cooper. Dam unraced out of useful 2½m-3m hurdle winner Catch Ball. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Sister to two winning jumpers; 4yo filly getting all the allowances and in a top stable.
9
7th (9) (100/1 -400%) Adaay Dancing
100
100/1(-400%)
(9) Adaay Dancing 100/1, By no means certain to stay the trip on pedigree and gave herself little chance of doing so in any case as she pulled hard and finished well beaten in C&D bumper (100/1) 8 weeks ago. Hood goes on now. Always behind here two months ago when 100-1 and now goes in a hood.
6
8th (6) (100/1 0%) That's All Folks
100
100/1(0%)
(6) That's All Folks 100/1, Down the field in bumpers 7 months apart and sold from John Joseph Hanlon £9,000 in October. Hood goes on. Down the field in two bumpers for Shark Hanlon whom she left for £9,000; hood added.
There were enough positives to be gleaned from Beauty In The Park's debut fourth at Warwick in November to suggest that a race of this nature is within her compass. Paul Nicholls' mare sets the standard of those with race experience, but she could prove vulnerable to a newcomer such as THERE RUNS MARY. The daughter of Flemensfirth is a sister to bumper/hurdle scorer She's A Fine Wine and is taken to go well first time up. Fellow debutant Oracle Park must also be considered.
THERE RUNS MARY makes plenty of appeal on paper and might be able to make a successful debut. Beauty In The Park can improve on her debut effort at Warwick, while Hill In Brazil and Oracle Park are also respected first time up.
The Paul Nicholls-trained BEAUTY IN THE PARK can improve on her pleasing debut with today's slower surface likely to suit.
(5) Overnight Oats 2/1, Bagged a 4-timer at the end of 2024 and acquitted himself well in both starts this year, latest when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Expected to be bang there. Completed four-timer in December; continued in pretty good heart and might not be far away.
1
2nd (1) (9/4 +50%) Cliffcake
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(1) Cliffcake 9/4, Four-time course winner who may have needed outing, back from 10 weeks off, when respectable seventh of 12 in handicap over C&D 33 days ago. Figures off a handy mark and must enter calculations. His form has gone the wrong way but this four-time course winner is on a dangerous mark.
4
3rd (4) (3/1 -33%) Soames Forsyte
3
3/1(-33%)
(4) Soames Forsyte 3/1, Given a chance by the assessor and got back to winning ways in 11-runner handicap over C&D 16 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and ought to go well again. Won over C&D 16 days ago and he remains well treated back up 4lb; lots to like.
8
4th (8) (18/1 +0%) Available Angel
18
18/1(+0%)
(8) Available Angel 18/1, Two wins from 45 Flat runs. Ran one of her better races when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap over C&D (12/1) 7 days ago. This looks tougher, though. 2 lb out of the weights. 0-23 on AW but some fair form in the last few months and she's in with an each-way shout.
6
5th (6) (12/1 -50%) Thanks Dad
12
12/1(-50%)
(6) Thanks Dad 12/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 44 days ago. Not out of things. 0-13 but some fair efforts in final few months of last year and he's an each-way possible.
7
6th (7) (10/1 +44%) King Of York
10
10/1(+44%)
(7) King Of York 10/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 43 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 7 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Modest strike-rate and inconsistent but won this last year and capable of going well.
3
7th (3) (25/1 +0%) Harry Magnus
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Harry Magnus 25/1, Last of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 40 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Has tumbled down the weights but for good reason; has been struggling.
SOAMES FORSYTE regained the winning thread in good style over track and trip earlier in the month and is only 4lb higher. Michael Herrington's six-year-old might only need to produce a repeat of that performance in order to go in again. Available Angel attempted to make every yard of the running when fading into fourth over C&D last week and might get into contention, while Cliffcake also makes some appeal.
SOAMES FORSYTE returned to the winners enclosure here earlier this month and still looks fairly treated on old form. He can follow up. Overnight Oats and Cliffcake are also of interest.
Recent C&D winner SOAMES FORSYTE remains on a handy mark back up 4lb and can follow up. King Of York is feared most.
(6) Mustang Betty 7/1, Shaped quite nicely having been a long way back early when third at Warwick on debut in November 2023, but failed to progress 13 months on at Plumpton, proving a real handful both saddling and at the start. Looks vulnerable. Beaten in the region of 10l at Warwick (soft) and Plumpton (good to soft).
4
2nd (4) (5/2 +0%) Fresh As A Daisy
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(4) Fresh As A Daisy 5/2, Related to a useful sort in bumpers and was pitched into listed company for her debut at Huntingdon last month, finishing a promising fifth at 14/1. Open to improvement and can make her presence felt. Shaped well to be beaten 11l in a Listed race and improvement on the cards.
9
3rd (9) (3/1 +79%) Gaelic Saint
3
3/1(+79%)
(9) Gaelic Saint 3/1, Saint des Saints filly. Dam, French hurdler (19f winner), half-sister to French hurdler/chase winner (17f/2¼m winner) Gaelic Ocean. Not discounted on debut. Out of a French 2m3f Listed hurdle winner and stable gets bumper winners.
8
4th (8) (9/1 +44%) Seventeenothree
9
9/1(+44%)
(8) Seventeenothree 9/1, Walk In The Park filly. Dam, 6f 2-y-o winner in Sweden, sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Lalor. 33/1, offered something to work on first time up at Exeter on New Year's Day and should have a future. They didn't go much of a gallop when fourth of eight at Exeter but she showed ability.
2
5th (2) (17/2 -42%) Dream County
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(2) Dream County 17/2, Pether's Moon mare. Dam, useful hurdle/chase winner up to 29f, half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fistral Beach. First foal out of a useful and prolific bumper and 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner.
5
6th (5) (5/1 -43%) Ghina Di Tacco
5
5/1(-43%)
(5) Ghina Di Tacco 5/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Easter Meteor. 33/1, promising start when third of 13 in Uttoxeter bumper 4 weeks ago, staying on. Entitled to improve and leading claims. Form of Uttoxeter third gives her every chance and she should improve.
7
7th (7) (15/2 +81%) Never Told Me
7.5
15/2(+81%)
(7) Never Told Me 15/2, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fair 3m chase winner So They Say. Dam 2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Half-sister to point/2m7f chase winner So They Say; dam point/2m4f hurdle winner.
3
8th (3) (22/1 -83%) Ebarana
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Ebarana 22/1, Champs Elysees mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Ebadiyan. Stable can get one ready and she's worth a market check. First foal out of an unraced half-sister to some useful Flat winners (one made a jumper).
FRESH AS A DAISY was far from disgraced when finishing fifth on her debut in a Listed affair at Huntingdon and that experience could prove crucial. Nicky Henderson's mare should find this class 3 contest much more to her liking and she rates as the one to beat. The biggest threat is Uttoxeter third Ghina Di Tacco, although market support for either Baby Thyme or Dream County would be interesting.
GHINA DI TACCO made a promising start at Uttoxeter 4 weeks ago and looks the way to go with improvement likely. Fresh As A Daisy likewise shaped well in a listed Huntingdon contest first time up and should progress. Baby Thyme heads up some interesting newcomers.
Nicky Henderson's FRESH AS A DAISY ran okay in a Listed race at Huntingdon won by the talented Supreme Malinas and this looks easier.
(4) Windsor Pass 15/8, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Has to be taken seriously. 0-29 but she went close over C&D latest; big player if she gets a good pace and some luck.
8
2nd (8) (10/3 +17%) Mashaan
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(8) Mashaan 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at the same course (7.2f) 12 days ago. Couldn't rule out. Flopped with cheekpieces added latest but he could bounce back with the headgear removed.
1
3rd (1) (6/1 +8%) Almodovar Del Rio
6
6/1(+8%)
(1) Almodovar Del Rio 6/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 10/1). Off 96 days and 0-16 on the AW but capable of a bold show off this reduced mark if on-song. Record of 1-21 and he has something to prove after another break.
2
4th (2) (40/1 -100%) Flying Star
40
40/1(-100%)
(2) Flying Star 40/1, 9/1, last of 4 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good), very slowly away. Off 158 days ahead of this polytrack debut and needs to raise her game. Still lightly raced but she needs a transformation after 158 days off; AW debut.
5
5th (5) (6/1 +40%) Edvard Grieg
6
6/1(+40%)
(5) Edvard Grieg 6/1, Last of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 9/2) 49 days ago. Back down in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Ten-race maiden who has struggled in last four runs and others are more convincing.
3
6th (3) (14/1 -180%) Nubough
14
14/1(-180%)
(3) Nubough 14/1, Course winner. Three wins from 62 Flat runs. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (28/1) at this course (6f) 42 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark. Runner-up here in two of his last three runs (7f/6f); respected back up in trip.
7
7th (7) (4/1 +11%) Lord Danielson
4
4/1(+11%)
(7) Lord Danielson 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/3) 6 days ago, never nearer. Enters calculations. Two 6f wins here in 2025; held at Lingfield latest but he's not ruled out back up in trip.
6
8th (6) (66/1 -371%) Doves Of Peace
66
66/1(-371%)
(6) Doves Of Peace 66/1, Course winner. Visored for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 12/1) 57 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Bell and cheekpieces back on. Wouldn't be without a chance if he were to put his best foot forward. Well held in final two runs for Micheal Bell and he needs a major revival for new yard.
All three of NUBOUGH's previous wins were registered on Polytrack, including one at this venue. There have been signs of a revival of late and the nine-year-old could be worth chancing. Windsor Pass has generally been consistent, despite still searching for a breakthrough win after 29 attempts, and she should go well once again. Lord Danielson and Mashaan complete the shortlist.
Lending support to a 29-race maiden is rarely advisable but in the case of WINDSOR PASS an exception can be made. Indeed, the 7-y-o has hit the crossbar on three of her last four starts and she probably should've won over this C&D last time (left with too much to do). Almodovar del Rio has edged down to an attractive mark and could be the main danger, though Lord Danielson and Mashaan are also plausible candidates for that role.
This looks a bit trappy but the vote goes to WINDSOR PASS, who is generally reliable and was a close second over C&D 19 days ago.
(1) Diamont Katie 13/8, Promising type. Fourth of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) on debut 15 days ago. Open to progress with that run under her belt and she's a key player. Should improve after Southwell 4th; among the best form but not setting a high standard.
6
2nd (6) (6/1 -269%) Rescue Mission
6
6/1(-269%)
(6) Rescue Mission 6/1, Kodiac filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Priceless. Represents a top yard and it will look significant if the market speaks in her favour. Major stable is going well this year and this newcomer is very much one to note.
3
3rd (3) (4/1 +60%) Jake Loves Laura
4
4/1(+60%)
(3) Jake Loves Laura 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fourth of 8 in novice (33/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 6 days ago. Still, she has to be respected in a race of this nature. This looks much her best chance on form but she may well find one or two too good again.
7
4th (7) (13/8 +95%) Volcanic Dancer
1.625
13/8(+95%)
(7) Volcanic Dancer 13/8, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, tenth of 14 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 57 days ago. Hard to warm to. 150-1, green and always towards rear in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) eight weeks ago.
2
5th (2) (200/1 -150%) Ellbryn
200
200/1(-150%)
(2) Ellbryn 200/1, Massaat filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f winner Cool Echo and 6f-1m winner Carina Palace. Dam placed at 5f/6f. Yard rarely strikes with newcomers and probably best watched this time. Massaat half-sister to four winners; stable is not the most likely source of debut winners.
5
6th (5) (125/1 0%) Mishy's Star
125
125/1(0%)
(5) Mishy's Star 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice (200/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 50 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over. 200-1, upset in the stalls when always behind in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) last month.
4
7th (4) (22/1 -175%) Metamora
22
22/1(-175%)
(4) Metamora 22/1, Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Mohi. Dam 6f winner. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run but she's well worth a second look in the betting. Useful pedigree; probably one for later on, given her stable, but worth a market check.
Jake Loves Laura sets the standard from those with experience, but this could be destined to go to one of the newcomers, with METAMORA looking the pick of them. The daughter of Bated Breath is out of a Listed winner over 6f and could have been found an ideal starting point. Rescue Mission has winners in her pedigree and may prove to be the chief threat.
DIAMONT KATIE fared best of the newcomers when fourth in a 10-runner Southwell novice on debut and, with that experience to draw upon here, she could prove too strong for likely-looking debutante Rescue Mission and Jake Loves Laura.
Diamont Katie and Jake Loves Laura have shown ability but they do not set a high standard for newcomer RESCUE MISSION.
(2) Due Date 11/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, faring best of those held up. Vulnerable for win purposes. Four AW wins in 2024 but he's been quiet in last five runs; needs to raise his game.
9
2nd (9) (3/2 +63%) Match Anthem
1.5
3/2(+63%)
(9) Match Anthem 3/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 15/8, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at the same course (6.1f) 5 days ago. Merits consideration. Ended last year with two 7f wins and he ran well back at 6f last Saturday; respected.
13
3rd (13) (17/2 -42%) Shades Of May
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(13) Shades Of May 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 21 days ago. One to consider. Unexposed 5yo who wasn't beaten far over C&D on recent handicap debut; in the mix.
7
4th (7) (11/4 +8%) Lilkian
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(7) Lilkian 11/4, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 2/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 6 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 12-time AW winner who was only just caught at Lingfield last week; key player.
5
5th (5) (12/1 -33%) Heartrate
12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Heartrate 12/1, Modest gelding. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Definite chance on these terms. Big player on best 2024 form but he's been well held last twice and losing run is up to 16.
4
6th (4) (16/1 +36%) Gypsy Nation
16
16/1(+36%)
(4) Gypsy Nation 16/1, Modest gelding. 66/1, fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago. Looks up against it on these terms. Fair fourth at Southwell latest but he's now 0-14 and this looks difficult at the weights.
12
7th (12) (12/1 +14%) Q Twenty Boy
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Q Twenty Boy 12/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 19 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Claims on these terms if on a going day. 10yo who is not easy to predict but he had a near miss over C&D on penultimate run.
3
8th (3) (14/1 +30%) Fast Flo
14
14/1(+30%)
(3) Fast Flo 14/1, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. Fourth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Went close over C&D on penultimate run but was never dangerous last time and is now 0-31.
10
9th (10) (14/1 -17%) Miss Moonshine
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Miss Moonshine 14/1, Poor mare. 11/1, fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 6 days ago, nearest finish. Place possibilities. Showed signs of a revival at Lingfield last week and has claims if she can build on that.
1
10th (1) (17/2 -31%) Admirable Lad
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(1) Admirable Lad 17/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Excellent third of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Will be a danger to all if able to build on that. Back to form with third at Wolverhampton last time but this looks tough on these terms.
11
11th (11) (125/1 -89%) One Moonbeam
125
125/1(-89%)
(11) One Moonbeam 125/1, Tenth of 11 in minor event (100/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Six-race maiden who has not shown much and needs a transformation with headgear added.
Recent form suggests the likes of Lilkian, Match Anthem and Miss Moonshine can all play strong roles. However, this could finally be the time for FAST FLO to gain a first career success. A close second in a similar event over C&D on her penultimate start, Christine Dunnett's mare was a respectable fourth in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recently. A simple repeat of that level could suffice here.
On the back of an eye-catching effort in a 5f Wolverhampton handicap, ADMIRABLE LAD could be the answer with this step back up in trip a good move. Lilkian went down narrowly at Lingfield last time and looks sure to be in the thick of things once again, while Match Anthem is third choice ahead of Heartrate and Shades of May.
The vote goes to 12-time AW winner LILKIAN, who was only just caught in a 6f handicap at Lingfield last week.
(5) Secret Mistral 13/2, Returned to form when winning at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in December. However, wasn't able to repeat that effort when sixth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at the same C&D 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Still on a handy mark and Rossa Ryan takes over tonight; has the pace to lead if desired.
6
2nd (6) (9/2 -64%) Miggy Magic
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(6) Miggy Magic 9/2, Has shown improved form in 3 starts for current yard, bumping into a well-treated rival when second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 11/10) 6 days ago. Major player with tongue strap added. Knocking at the door for new yard; new tongue tie could beef up his finishing effort.
4
3rd (4) (9/2 +31%) Thunder Star
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(4) Thunder Star 9/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but placed on her last 4 starts, third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 8/1) 20 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more as she switches to polytrack. Placed on her last four starts; rider takes off a useful 7lb; shouldn't be far away.
3
4th (3) (11/8 +54%) Rebel Path
1.375
11/8(+54%)
(3) Rebel Path 11/8, Gained first success for current yard at this course (6f) in December. Not in same form when fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/2) 17 days ago, but he could fare better back here with visor reapplied. Comfortable 6f win here last month; weakened at Wolverhampton latest; back in trip.
1
5th (1) (18/1 -80%) Rainyniteingeorgia
18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Rainyniteingeorgia 18/1, After 4 months off (had wind op), doubled her tally at Lingfield in December. Denied a clear run when fifth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago, but others still preferred with hood/visor on 1st time. Two Lingfield wins at this trip; not so good on last two starts; new headgear combination.
2
6th (2) (5/1 -67%) Angle Land
5
5/1(-67%)
(2) Angle Land 5/1, C&D winner. Soon back on track when 1½ lengths fourth of 8 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Remains well treated on old form and she can make her presence felt. Conditions to suit and this consistent mare looks set to make another bold bid.
MIGGY MAGIC hasn't finished out of the top three since joining the Michael Keady stable, with his best effort arguably coming when second at Southwell six days ago. The four-year-old goes off a 1lb higher mark here and could gain his first career success. Thunder Star wasn't disgraced when third in this grade at Newcastle earlier in the month and could go well off 1lb lower, while Rebel Path is another to watch out for.
With blinkers applied, MIGGY MAGIC has been shaping up well for Michael Keady, only denied late on at Southwell 6 days ago, so he could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Angle Land wasted no time getting back to form when making the frame over C&D last time and is respected, while Thunder Star could also be in the mix.
Miggy Magic should go well again but SECRET MISTRAL remains on a dangerous mark and has the assistance of Rossa Ryan this evening.
(3) Love Rock 12/1, Best effort when third at Wolverhampton on nursery debut in September. Possibly needed run after 10 weeks off when sixth of 8 in nursery (14/1) at this C&D 42 days ago, but will need to find improvement. Good run on her nursery debut but she's not backed it up in either start since.
6
2nd (6) (9/2 -50%) Kameko Spirit
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(6) Kameko Spirit 9/2, After 4 months off, took a step forward when 2½ lengths third of 8 to Sunny Time in handicap at Lingfield (5f, 9/2) 17 days ago. Could still have more to offer so she's one to consider. Last two runs have been encouraging; Rossa Ryan booked; should go well again.
5
3rd (5) (8/11 +42%) Sunny Time
0.727273
8/11(+42%)
(5) Sunny Time 8/11, Has benefited from the application of cheekpieces last 2 starts, winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, 9/4) 17 days ago, making running and in command final 1f. Can make another bold bid. Improved for cheekpieces the last twice; likely there is more to come; obvious claims.
1
4th (1) (20/1 +0%) Navarre Special
20
20/1(+0%)
(1) Navarre Special 20/1, Finished closer than previously when 4¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Top Biller in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) 19 days ago, though only beat a few home even having been well positioned. Makes polytrack debut. Well beaten in two sprint handicaps for this yard; down in grade but has enough to prove.
7
5th (7) (28/1 -133%) La Mer Grise
28
28/1(-133%)
(7) La Mer Grise 28/1, After a further 11 weeks off, fared better than previously making second handicap start when 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Sunny Time at Lingfield (5f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Task is now to build on latest effort. Latest Lingfield 4th (behind two of these) was more encouraging; needs a personal best.
4
6th (4) (7/2 +22%) Top Biller
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(4) Top Biller 7/2, After 4 months off and with blinkers applied, much improved when winning at Wolverhampton in January. Backed that up when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 13 days ago, so he's not taken lightly. Two improved runs since blinkers were added; should be quick enough for 5f; respected.
8
7th (8) (50/1 -100%) The Magic Turtle
50
50/1(-100%)
(8) The Magic Turtle 50/1, Down the field in 5 starts last year and fared little better when 4¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Sunny Time in handicap at Lingfield (5f, 50/1) 17 days ago. Much more required. She has recorded a peak RPR of just 36 in her six start thus far; improvement a must.
2
8th (2) (50/1 -150%) Orlando Magic
50
50/1(-150%)
(2) Orlando Magic 50/1, Didn't offer much in his 3 starts last year, last of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 150/1) in September. Makes handicap debut on first run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Well beaten in three runs for M Appleby as a 2yo; gelded prior to stable/handicap/AW debut.
SUNNY TIME had Kameko Spirit (third) and La Mer Grise (fourth) behind when accounting for a subsequent winner by a length at Lingfield on his latest outing and has only been raised 5lb for that success. The son of Without Parole is aided by the booking of Luke Morris and could prove very hard to beat. Top Biller finished a respectable fourth at Southwell last time and should remain competitive off a 1lb lower mark.
SUNNY TIME has been going the right way with cheekpieces added on his last 2 starts, making all to open his account at Lingfield last time, and he is taken to score again now that he's up and running. Top Biller has also improved since headgear has been applied and is feared most, ahead of Kameko Spirit.
Most of these have plenty to prove but SUNNY TIME (nap) is a notable exception and he can follow up his recent Lingfield win.
(3) Arcadian Nights 5/1, Resumed winning ways from a 1 lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (9.5f) this time last year and comes here having not been disgraced when fifth of 10 over that track/trip 6 weeks ago without being seen to best effect. Not out of things. Went close at Wolverhampton two starts ago and had wide trip when fifth there last time.
2
2nd (2) (2/1 +43%) Urban Sprawl
2
2/1(+43%)
(2) Urban Sprawl 2/1, Latest win at Pontefract (1m, heavy) in October. 7/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 12 days ago. Yet to finish out of the frame in 4 previous visits here and he's respected back up in trip. In good form over 1m the last twice; can play a leading role if seeing out the trip.
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3rd (7) (18/1 -64%) Aiming High
18
18/1(-64%)
(7) Aiming High 18/1, Comes here operating 2 lb below last winning mark and not seen to best effect when fifth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (11.1f) 16 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Would be a danger to all if getting a good pace to aim at. Won off 2lb higher at Kempton last June but not at the same level more recently.
9
4th (9) (11/4 +8%) Rainwater
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(9) Rainwater 11/4, Winner at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November. Good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/1) 9 days ago, clear of rest. This is a higher grade than he usually contests but he's evidently in good heart and could well be the answer. Won at Wolverhampton in November and has continued in good form (including C&D); player.
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5th (6) (66/1 -32%) Forca Timao
66
66/1(-32%)
(6) Forca Timao 66/1, Winless since 2022 and yet to make an impact for present stable, equipped with a hood/tongue tie when last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 80/1) 21 days ago. Back up in trip here and he has it to prove. Continues to tumble down the weights but he's failed to beat a rival the last twice.
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6th (5) (50/1 -257%) Running The Game
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(5) Running The Game 50/1, AW novice winner at Kempton (11f) 12 months ago. Shaped better than form figures suggest on occasions since but absent since finishing a distant last of 11 in handicap at Epsom (12f) 6 months ago. The betting can guide on this return following wind surgery. One to watch in the betting after break and wind surgery but a major turnaround is needed.
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7th (4) (10/1 +29%) Dayzee
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(4) Dayzee 10/1, Unreliable sort (has refused to race). Ninth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 days ago, albeit not seen to best effect having been short of room home turn. Still, she's not one to be making too many excuses for as a rule. Step back in right direction last month and latest run can be excused; not discounted.
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8th (1) (5/1 -43%) Samra Star
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(1) Samra Star 5/1, Much improved from debut when landing 11-runner Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in August. Not disgraced in pair of handicaps more recently, fitted with a hood when third of 5 back at that venue (8.6f) 24 days ago. Remains early days now stepping back up in trip. Could do with settling better but not beaten far in first two handicaps and not ruled out.
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9th (8) (12/1 -100%) Palazzo Persico
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(8) Palazzo Persico 12/1, Doubled his tally over this C&D in a first-time visor in December. Latest fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) suggests the assessor has him about right at present but the return to this shorter trip is likely in his favour. Won over C&D last month; fair fourth at Southwell latest; firmly in calculations back here.
Placed on each of his last three starts, including over C&D last month, RAINWATER can be rewarded for his consistency on this occasion, with Warren Fentiman taking off a handy 7lb in the saddle. Not beaten too far at Wolverhampton last time out, Samra Star looks to be a key threat, along with Urban Sprawl, who has the potential to improve for going up in trip.
RAINWATER has been acquitting himself with plenty of credit in recent months and with his rider taking off a handy 7 lb, he could be worth siding with, admittedly in a higher grade than he usually contests. Urban Sprawl has yet to finish out of the frame around here and lines up in good order, so heads the dangers. Aiming High and Samra Star are others in the mix.
Chelmsford brings out the best in PALAZZO PERSICO and he is taken to post his third C&D win. Rainwater can pose the main threat.
(6) Cherry King 6/5, 13/8, creditable second of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 2 days ago. Obvious claims. Runner-up in his first four starts this year including a near miss on Tuesday; respected.
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2nd (4) (14/1 +22%) Artificer
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(4) Artificer 14/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago, weakening when not clear run over 1f out. Others more persuasive. Lightly raced 4yo but she has form figures of 0958 in handicaps; down the list.
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3rd (1) (15/8 -25%) Billy Mcgarry
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(1) Billy Mcgarry 15/8, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 11/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 7 days ago, having run of race but still pulling clear of the remainder. Enters calculations with a repeat. Got back on track with a close second at Southwell; 2lb well in here and he's a big player.
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4th (9) (25/1 -14%) Venus Slipper
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(9) Venus Slipper 25/1, Out of form on turf/AW during last summer and whilst she may have needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 8 in minor event (17/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, she will need to take a big step forward from that if she's to figure. Blinkers on 1st time. 11-race maiden who was beaten 9l at Southwell on recent stable debut; new headgear.
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5th (7) (40/1 -233%) Wrath Of Hector
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40/1(-233%)
(7) Wrath Of Hector 40/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. Ninth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 14/1) 15 days ago. May strip fitter here given that was his first start for 10 weeks but he's an infrequent winner nowadays. All seven wins have been at shorter trips and he struggled at Southwell last time.
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6th (2) (13/2 +24%) United Force
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13/2(+24%)
(2) United Force 13/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Likely type to bounce back. Won at Southwell last month and he had some traffic issues last time; not ruled out.
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7th (3) (20/1 +0%) Genta
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20/1(+0%)
(3) Genta 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran below form when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, ridden when hampered over 1f out. Cheekpieces reached for now but others make greater appeal. Seven-race maiden who was tailed off last time; plenty to prove with headgear now added.
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8th (5) (12/1 +40%) Reverberation
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12/1(+40%)
(5) Reverberation 12/1, Veteran C&D winner who stepped up on his yard debut effort when third over 10f here in December. However, not replicated that level in 2 subsequent starts, racing freely when fourth of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (1m) 10 days ago. Dual course winner but he needs to rediscover his spark to pose a threat.
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9th (8) (100/1 -52%) Devilwala
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100/1(-52%)
(8) Devilwala 100/1, Sold cheaply out of Tim Easterby's yard and offered little all 3 starts following a lengthy absence for new stable, in refitted tongue strap when last of 8 in handicap (100/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 7 days ago. Visor applied now but he's not one to be interested in. His last win was in 2022 and he's struggled for new yard this winter.
BILLY MCGARRY looks the one to beat if building on a strong runner-up effort when worn down late on over 7f at Southwell last week. The six-year-old may have too much for United Force, who has strong claims based on his success at Southwell a couple of starts ago, while Artificer is another to consider on the pick of her form.
CHERRY KING once again found only one too good at Wolverhampton on Tuesday and can surely find a race soon. Billy McGarry following his good Southwell second is next best, ahead of United Force.
Preference is for BILLY MCGARRY, who was a close second at Southwell last week and is 2lb well in off the same mark here.
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