There were 51 Races on Friday 19th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Exeter, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Bath, 7 races at Ballinrobe, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 19th April 2024
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(7) Primoz 15/2, Changed hands for a chunky sum after finishing runner-up on both starts in Irish points and looked a good prospect when making a winning hurdling debut over C&D in November. Hasn't built on that in 2 outings since but still early days and one to note in the betting now handicapping. Handicap debut; below par the last twice but looks well in on the form of his novice win.
13
2nd (13) (16/1 +0%) Balboa
16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Balboa 16/1, Fair maiden on Flat who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Chepstow in October. Has shown slightly better form in defeat since, running with credit when fourth of 8 in Musselburgh juvenile handicap a fortnight ago. Fourth off 2lb higher at Musselburgh two weeks ago and he'll need to better that here.
14
3rd (14) (6/1 +40%) Dance Thief
6
6/1(+40%)
(14) Dance Thief 6/1, Point winner who has improved for switch to handicaps in this sphere, placing 3 times before getting off the mark over C&D last month. Only raised 4 lb but this is a stronger race. Off the mark over hurdles here last month but that was a weaker Class 4 handicap.
8
4th (8) (25/1 -56%) Slugger
25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Slugger 25/1, Has an ungainly way of going about things but made a winning start over hurdles in a Kelso novice in October. Better form in defeat in handicaps since but wasn't at his best when a remote fourth at Newcastle last month. Novice winner; 0-3 in handicaps and hasn't genuinely threatened in any of them.
4
5th (4) (16/1 -60%) The Kalooki Kid
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) The Kalooki Kid 16/1, Looked potentially useful when winning novices at Musselburgh and Newcastle before Christmas. Something presumably not right when down the field on 21f Kelso handicap debut last month. Drops in trip in a bid to get his career back on track. Improving novice who didn't appear to show his form when favourite for handicap debut.
2
6th (2) (6/1 +8%) Phantomofthepoints
6
6/1(+8%)
(2) Phantomofthepoints 6/1, Failed to complete in 2 points but showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers. Shaped well when second on C&D hurdle debut in December and built on that promise at the third time of asking when scoring easily at Chepstow (2m, soft) 18 days ago. Opening mark no gimme but he's unexposed. His Chepstow novice fell apart but he looked good and might be improving.
9
7th (9) (15/2 +25%) Hombre De Guerra
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(9) Hombre De Guerra 15/2, Justified market support in C&D maiden 6 weeks ago, finding plenty when tackled at the last. That sort of attitude should hold him in good stead now handicapping. Tongue tied first time. Maiden winner and a dark one now entering handicaps in a first-time tongue-tie.
3
8th (3) (20/1 -100%) Doyen Du Bar
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Doyen Du Bar 20/1, Very lightly raced for his age but has made up for lost time this winter, winning a C&D maiden in December and 2m Kelso novice in January. Well-held fourth of 5 switched to fences for his handicap debut at Carlisle in February but retains potential back hurdling. Won twice over hurdles (non-handicaps) before stopping quickly on chase debut.
1
9th (1) (80/1 -700%) Abbeydale
80
80/1(-700%)
(1) Abbeydale 80/1, Fairly useful 2m hurdler for Gordon Elliott. Left that yard after a below-par sixth at Cork in January. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations having joined another good yard. Maiden winner in Ireland; bought for 45,000euros and still has low mileage on the clock.
12
10th (12) (12/1 +0%) Next Left
12
12/1(+0%)
(12) Next Left 12/1, Fair form when placed in 3 hurdles for Gary Moore at the end of 2021. Shaped as if retaining ability when fifth in 2m Newbury novice on his recent return from a whopping 28-month absence. Worth monitoring in the betting back in handicap company for his title-chasing trainer. Well held after absence on yard debut; best form is over further but stable much respected.
11
11th (11) (6/1 +14%) Bluegrass
6
6/1(+14%)
(11) Bluegrass 6/1, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien earlier in his career (placed in the 2022 Dante) and going the right way over hurdles, placed in a pair of handicaps at Huntingdon last month before winning a Fakenham maiden (2m, good to soft) last month. Major player. Smart on the Flat but only 1-8 as a hurdler and good ground suits him best.
10
12th (10) (33/1 -106%) Belle Of Annandale
33
33/1(-106%)
(10) Belle Of Annandale 33/1, Has done well switched to hurdles for this yard, winning maiden/novice events at Perth/Musselburgh last year. Also creditable third of 11 in 2m Musselburgh handicap on New Year's Day and did too much too soon in a big-field handicap over 2¼m at Leopardstown in February. Return to 2m a help. Flat maiden who has taken well to hurdling; each-way claims if bouncing back to her best.
5
13th (5) (4/1 +11%) Jackpot D'athou
4
4/1(+11%)
(5) Jackpot D'athou 4/1, Placed in all 3 bumpers last season and has won 2 of 3 starts over hurdles this time round. Surprise if there isn't more to come now handicapping for a leading yard which won this race last year. Dual winner; arrives here for handicap debut on the back of a light season.
(1) All Authorized 8/15, Course bumper winner. Sets a clear standard on his placed efforts in handicaps this spring, the only worry being that he was turned over at short odds in a course maiden in between. Repeat of his latest third in a Plumpton handicap should see him difficult to beat here.
6
2nd (6) (20/1 -100%) Lumi Plugin
20
20/1(-100%)
(6) Lumi Plugin 20/1, Showed ability in bumpers and this longer trip should suit now hurdling. All Authorized presumably the stable first string though. Promise in bumpers but Niall Houlihan now jumps ship to his stablemate.
9
3rd (9) (25/1 -257%) Snapdance
25
25/1(-257%)
(9) Snapdance 25/1, Didn't offer much in a couple of bumpers but better signs when fifth of 14 on Wincanton hurdle debut in March last month. May do better. Stayed on to be beaten 14l on hurdling debut at Wincanton and that was over 1m7f.
4
4th (4) (9/2 +25%) Electric Jet
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Electric Jet 9/2, Runner-up on the first of his 2 starts in maiden points last spring. Third of 10 in 2½m novice hurdle at Sedgefield on Rules debut in November but tailed off when falling last at Hereford since. Given time since and could bounce back. Third at Sedgefield before falling at Hereford (beaten); talent respected in this company.
5
5th (5) (150/1 -127%) Locked On
150
150/1(-127%)
(5) Locked On 150/1, Brother to bumper winner but not a great deal of encouragement in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle this spring. Well held in two bumpers and the same story on hurdling debut when 250-1; now sent further.
10
6th (10) (50/1 -317%) Stardhem
50
50/1(-317%)
(10) Stardhem 50/1, Well held in bumper and 2 maiden hurdles. Likely more one for handicaps. 33-1 or bigger for all three starts; positives to take from his middle one (a maiden).
14
7th (14) (150/1 -355%) Sullivan Bay
150
150/1(-355%)
(14) Sullivan Bay 150/1, Pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at the end of 2023. Has won on AW Flat for Gary Brown but well held both runs for current yard. Can only watch back hurdling. AW winner since quiet hurdling debut at Christmas; doubt he's got the ability for this.
13
8th (13) (28/1 +58%) Gotthereintheend
28
28/1(+58%)
(13) Gotthereintheend 28/1, Showed ability when 4 lengths second of 9 in Bangor bumper on debut last April but last of 5 at Market Rasen on return in February and remote sixth in a Huntingdon maiden hurdle since. 40-1 for hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) and didn't show a lot.
2
9th (2) (4/1 +0%) American Land
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) American Land 4/1, Placed both starts in bumpers. Also reached the frame in his first 2 hurdles but latest Wincanton run with a tongue tie added (retained) was disappointing. Still rates one of the more likely types in this line-up, though. Disappointing last time after wind surgery and has a lot to prove now..
12
|F| (12) (150/1 -50%) Drishogue
150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Drishogue 150/1, Behind in bumpers at Fontwell and Huntingdon (tongue tied, raced too freely) nearly 12 months apart. Hooded now hurdling over a longer trip. Well beaten in two bumpers, including one here behind All Authorized.
11
|PU| (11) (200/1 -100%) The Orchard Boy
200
200/1(-100%)
(11) The Orchard Boy 200/1, Last of 7 finishers in sole point and pulled up on recent Plumpton hurdle debut. 66-1 for a good-ground maiden at Plumpton and was pulled up after weakening mid-race.
7
|RR| (7) (150/1 -50%) Maryah Island
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Maryah Island 150/1, Well held in 2 bumpers 9 months apart ahead of this switch to hurdles. Cheekpieces added to tongue tie. Likely outsider. Tailed off in both his bumpers, latest after a wind op; cheekpieces added to a tongue-tie.
3
|RR| (3) (200/1 -100%) Dontaskchris
200
200/1(-100%)
(3) Dontaskchris 200/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle 11 months apart. Insufficient promise in two visits to Plumpton for a bumper and novice hurdle.
(2) Hawaiian 11/8, Foaled February 13. Kodiac colt. Dam, 7f winner on only start, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Culturati out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Whazzis. Likely type for last year's successful yard. Well worth monitoring in the market for last year's winning stable.
5
2nd (5) (8/1 +20%) Star Anthem
8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Star Anthem 8/1, Foaled January 22. €45,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f winner Chartwell House and winner up to 7f Seven Brothers. Yard's first juvenile of the season ran well. Stable has a good record with 2yo newcomers and market should be revealing.
3
3rd (3) (12/1 -50%) Rashabar
12
12/1(-50%)
(3) Rashabar 12/1, Foaled January 28. €120,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-14.5f winner (stays 16.5f) River of Stars. Fair bit of stamina in his pedigree. Stable can get a 2yo ready first time, but pedigree suggests he may improve for further.
7
4th (7) (9/2 -80%) Running Queen
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(7) Running Queen 9/2, Foaled February 25. Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m/9f winner Momarasa and 6.5f winner Zawaaya, both in France. Yard in form and had some useful 2-y-os last season. Something to like on pedigree and worth monitoring in the market.
6
5th (6) (17/2 -143%) Tropical Storm
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(6) Tropical Storm 17/2, Foaled February 5. 22,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Eqtidaar colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Liberty Breeze and useful winner up to 6f Purosangue. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to useful 5f winner Tumblewind. Interesting newcomer for yard that have won this twice in recent years. Plenty to like on pedigree and stable won this in 2021 and 2022.
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6th (1) (8/1 +60%) Ant Colony
8
8/1(+60%)
(1) Ant Colony 8/1, Foaled April 6. €20,000 yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by U S Navy Flag. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Mujadil Lachy. Yard have had a couple of winning 2-y-os on debut already this season. Stable has a fine record with 2yo newcomers, but he's quite a late foal and already gelded.
4
7th (4) (9/1 -227%) Reposado
9
9/1(-227%)
(4) Reposado 9/1, Foaled March 31. £200,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Trillium and useful 2-y-o 6.5f winner American Kestrel. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Makes stacks of appeal on paper. Nicely bred colt whose stable had a 2yo go in first time at Wolverhampton last week.
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8th (8) (16/1 -129%) Spring
16
16/1(-129%)
(8) Spring 16/1, Foaled January 29. 75,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Sister to useful 6f winner Scarlet Bear and 2-y-o 6f winner Elinor Dashwood. Stable in fine form and their couple of 2-y-os seen so far have been better for the run. Stable going great guns with its older horses; market support would be significant.
LTO Selection:
13:42 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Preference is for REPOSADO who cost a bit and whose stable has already struck with a 2yo newcomer this season.
(5) Lily Du Berlais 5/2, Fairly useful bumper performer. Yet to reproduce that form over hurdles, including well-held second when a short-priced favourite for a Catterick maiden on last month's reappearance. Really should be a factor at this level. Questions to answer after last two starts but previous bumper/hurdle form reads very well.
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2nd (7) (11/4 -46%) Shakeyatailfeather
2.75
11/4(-46%)
(7) Shakeyatailfeather 11/4, Maiden pointer who didn't achieve much in bumpers for Harriet Dickin and Tom Weston but built on the promise of her hurdling debut when second of 15 in a 2m Kempton novice a month ago. Open to further improvement for leading yard. Started to improve in recent starts, notably when 2nd at Kempton (2m, good to soft) latest.
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3rd (4) (11/10 +33%) Innatendue
1.1
11/10(+33%)
(4) Innatendue 11/10, Dual-bumper winner in France but yet to win over hurdles. Not at her best in first-time cheekpieces when tenth in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown but still has to be considered a big player back in maiden company. Below form last two starts; good chance if this drop back in trip brings her back to form.
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4th (1) (33/1 +18%) Anamanda
33
33/1(+18%)
(1) Anamanda 33/1, Fairly useful 3-time winner on the Flat in France for Nicolas Clement but was let down by her jumping when pulled up on Kelso hurdle debut in late November and fared no better at Newcastle. Three 1m4f Flat wins in France; can't be fancied judged on her two British hurdle races.
3
5th (3) (50/1 +0%) Dorcas Road
50
50/1(+0%)
(3) Dorcas Road 50/1, Bumper run for Ian Williams wasn't devoid of promise but she jumped non too fluently on hurdles debut in November and a tongue tie now goes on. 7th of 17 in bumper at Warwick and tailed off in a 2m4f novice hurdle at Musselburgh.
2
|PU| (2) (50/1 -150%) Blue Clover
50
50/1(-150%)
(2) Blue Clover 50/1, Placed in bumpers and went backwards from his hurdling debut second when pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) in May. Off since and has left Fergal O'Brien (since undergone a wind op). Pulled up last May on latest outing and has left Fergal O'Brien; wind surgery since.
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|PU| (6) (200/1 -300%) Raynbo
200
200/1(-300%)
(6) Raynbo 200/1, Little sign of ability. Heavy defeats in four maiden hurdles in the mud, 200-1 at Naas latest.
(3) Dreaming Blue 15/8, Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare here (17.8f, heavy) last month. This step back up in trip will be in his favour and 5 lb rise tolerable, so another bold show could be on the way. Record of 2-4 here, including 2m2f chase latest; back up 5lb but very competitive.
2
2nd (2) (9/1 -157%) Fix At All
9
9/1(-157%)
(2) Fix At All 9/1, Landed a brace of hunters at Ludlow at the end of last season for Michael Scudamore and performed well on yard debut when runner-up in Market Rasen handicap chase last summer. Performed to a similar level when fourth of 12 back at that course in September and claims if fully tuned-up for this. Had good results in hunter chases; considered on best handicap form despite layoff.
7
3rd (7) (3/1 -71%) Joe Cotton
3
3/1(-71%)
(7) Joe Cotton 3/1, Point winner who left hurdle efforts behind when making a winning chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap last month. Came 22 lengths clear and a 10 lb rise is unlikely to stop him, provided the addition of cheekpieces has the desired effect. Two point wins; won handicap debut on heavy; up 10lb but less testing ground can suit.
4
4th (4) (17/2 -6%) Tip Top Mountain
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(4) Tip Top Mountain 17/2, Got off the mark for the season in hard-fought fashion here (3¼m, heavy) on penultimate start but he was put in his place at Haydock next time and again looks vulnerable. Two wins from 5 chase starts here, latest over 3m2f; this might not be enough of a test.
5
5th (5) (25/1 +24%) Tango Echo Charlie
25
25/1(+24%)
(5) Tango Echo Charlie 25/1, Made a winning start over fences over C&D last summer but pulled up both subsequent starts and now finds himself with a point to prove. Successful chase debut over C&D in August but pulled up both starts since.
1
|PU| (1) (7/2 +42%) Hardy Fella
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(1) Hardy Fella 7/2, Progressive staying hurdler last season and surpassed that form on the second attempt over fences when scrambling home here (19.5f soft) in November. Has failed to build on that since and latest effort at Ludlow was very poor. Chase win came over 2m3f here in November; vulnerable since and pulled up latest; chancy.
6
|PU| (6) (18/1 +28%) Ticking Tom Bomb
18
18/1(+28%)
(6) Ticking Tom Bomb 18/1, Showed promise in a couple of maiden hurdles during the autumn. Disappointing in handicap company the last twice, though, and the switch to fences will need to spark improvement if he's to get competitive on debut in this sphere. Some hurdle promise but pulled up both handicap starts; goes chasing with a query.
(3) Wiltshire 14/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) by short head from Justcallmepete in September. Since joined William Haggas and remains with potential. Gelded since last start. Inconsistent for former yard but talented; sold 92,000gns in October; interesting runner.
11
2nd (11) (18/1 +0%) Chairmanoftheboard
18
18/1(+0%)
(11) Chairmanoftheboard 18/1, Likely to come on from last month's Doncaster return behind Knebworth but his losing run stretches back to 2021 and others are more appealing. Visor reapplied. Conditions to suit and on a good mark but it's been a long time since his last win.
2
3rd (2) (14/1 -17%) Bosh
14
14/1(-17%)
(2) Bosh 14/1, C&D winner who arrives on back of narrow victory in 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month. 3 lb rise fair and looks a player back on turf. C&D winner; two 6f AW wins this year but needs more in this field; drying ground will help.
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4th (7) (40/1 -60%) Spanish Star
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Spanish Star 40/1, Dual winner last term but doesn't have a particularly good record fresh and others look better treated. Better than ever at the age of 8 but he returns to action off a high mark in a tough race.
9
5th (9) (8/1 +11%) Knebworth
8
8/1(+11%)
(9) Knebworth 8/1, Produced a career best, in first-time cheekpieces, when winning 14-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month and wasn't seen to best effect at Kempton last time. Enters calculations. Began 2024 with two fine efforts over 6f; form dipped latest; type to bounce back quickly.
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6th (16) (11/1 -10%) Bernardo O'reilly
11
11/1(-10%)
(16) Bernardo O'reilly 11/1, Won this event (off 5 lb higher) last season and shaped well when 6 lengths sixth of 14 to Knebworth in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) on return 26 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration. Won this race last year off 5lb higher; sharper for return; yard in form; lots to like.
5
7th (5) (12/1 -20%) Billyjoh
12
12/1(-20%)
(5) Billyjoh 12/1, Had a productive winter, scoring 3 times at this sort of trip, and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago, running on late. Each-way claims. Progressive sprinter; can fluff the start but he's got more to come and high on the list.
15
8th (15) (28/1 -56%) Holkham Bay
28
28/1(-56%)
(15) Holkham Bay 28/1, Yet to score on turf but landed a Kempton handicap over this trip in October and has made the frame in all 3 starts since. LIkely to give another good account. Best efforts so far have come on AW; likely he'll need the ground to dry out.
10
9th (10) (7/2 +53%) Divine Libra
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(10) Divine Libra 7/2, Proved consistent last term, scoring twice (including on reappearance) and making the frame on several other occasions. Booking of Buick a plus and warrants respect. Gelded since last start. Both wins have come on testing ground; still low mileage & can make his mark at this level.
14
10th (14) (11/1 +39%) Aplomb
11
11/1(+39%)
(14) Aplomb 11/1, Caught the eye when making the frame in a trio of 6f handicaps last term, including when third of 16 at Newmarket (6f, heavy) in November. Isn't the easiest to win with, though. Conditions won't hurt and on a good mark; losing run goes back to 2020 though.
12
11th (12) (16/1 +27%) Justcallmepete
16
16/1(+27%)
(12) Justcallmepete 16/1, Won 3 times last year but was never involved on his Wolverhampton return last month and finds himself in a deeper contest now. Blinkers back on. Yet to win on grass and best efforts have come on good or quicker; needs ground to dry out.
4
12th (4) (14/1 -155%) Fresh
14
14/1(-155%)
(4) Fresh 14/1, Not scored since September 2022 but the handicapper has cut him plenty of slack and he should be spot on after a solid return at Kempton 13 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark if a recent AW run has sharpened him up; capable of a big run.
6
13th (6) (9/1 +0%) Gisburn
9
9/1(+0%)
(6) Gisburn 9/1, C&D winner back in 2021 and added to that with narrow victory in mud at Goodwood in October. Not seen to best effect at Newcastle last time and figures off a handy mark. Conditions should suit and this mark fair on last season's best; should go well.
1
14th (1) (11/2 +21%) Grand Traverse
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(1) Grand Traverse 11/2, Much improved (gelded since last start) on stable/handicap debut when scoring at Newcastle (6f, 2/1) last month. 8 lb higher now but likely has more to offer yet. Well backed prior to his easy win on stable/h'cap debut last month; up 8lb but unexposed.
17
15th (17) (22/1 +0%) Safari Dream
22
22/1(+0%)
(17) Safari Dream 22/1, Not seen to best effect (back from 5 months off) when eighth in Southwell handicap (6.1f) 22 days ago and is now 6 lb below his last winning mark. Not out of things. Sharper with a run behind him but 6f on slow ground may place too much emphasis on stamina.
8
16th (8) (50/1 -100%) Indian Creak
50
50/1(-100%)
(8) Indian Creak 50/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year but campaign rather tailed off in autumn and reappears off a stiff mark. Conditions suit but 2lb higher than for his last win & he's needed a run in recent years.
(15) Catch Him Derry 5/6, Justified good support to make a successful handicap debut at Southwell (24.2f) in January, then pulled a long way clear with thrown-in stablemate (who has scored readily on both subsequent outings) at Bangor 51 days ago. Likely still well ahead of mark and will take all the beating. Clear second at Bangor last time and that form has been boosted in a big way.
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2nd (12) (20/1 -43%) Herakles Westwood
20
20/1(-43%)
(12) Herakles Westwood 20/1, Firmly on the up when racking up a handicap hurdle hat-trick this winter. Has remained in form since while leaving the impression that the handicapper might have his measure now. Landed hat-trick earlier in season but merely fourth the last twice; goes up in trip.
6
3rd (6) (12/1 -60%) Whistle Stop Tour
12
12/1(-60%)
(6) Whistle Stop Tour 12/1, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start over hurdles in a Hexham novice in October and got firmly back on the up when landing a similar event at this course 41 days ago. One to note back in handicap company. Powered ahead close home in 2m4f novice here last time; has potential now up in trip.
14
4th (14) (12/1 -20%) One Eye On Vegas
12
12/1(-20%)
(14) One Eye On Vegas 12/1, Improved since fitting with cheekpieces, winning handicaps at Leicester and Hereford in January/February. Progressed again when third in a higher grade at Uttoxeter since. Looks sure to give another good account. Has thrived in these cheekpieces and pedigree provides hope regarding the step up in trip.
16
5th (16) (10/1 +29%) Shoeshine Boy
10
10/1(+29%)
(16) Shoeshine Boy 10/1, Tongue tied and got off the mark for the season in 13-runner handicap over C&D in February. Followed up from a 3 lb higher mark at Kelso but had nothing to spare and seemed undone by a rise at Haydock next time. Won two in a row earlier this year (including C&D); however, only fifth at Haydock latest.
3
6th (3) (20/1 +0%) Castle Rushen
20
20/1(+0%)
(3) Castle Rushen 20/1, Didn't take to chasing last season but ended campaign with pair of creditable placed efforts back over hurdles and got back on track (with a run behind him) when fifth at Uttoxeter last time. Should be spot on now and return to this trip likely to help. Below best on both runs this term but could be working his way back to form; handy mark.
8
7th (8) (66/1 -313%) Brandy Mcqueen
66
66/1(-313%)
(8) Brandy Mcqueen 66/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start over fences by a wide margin at this track in October. Hasn't kicked on since and now returns to the smaller obstacles. Has struggled over fences on last few starts but the return to hurdling could help.
10
8th (10) (28/1 -100%) Hashtag Boum
28
28/1(-100%)
(10) Hashtag Boum 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Market Rasen in February. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Haydock (24.3f, soft) 30 days ago. Not discounted for all that others look better treated. Won at Market Rasen in February and fair fourth at Haydock since, but improvement needed.
4
9th (4) (10/1 -33%) Mt Fugi Park
10
10/1(-33%)
(4) Mt Fugi Park 10/1, Cost £290,000 after making a successful debut in the Irish pointing field last February and looked a useful prospect in winning his first 2 starts over hurdles 3 months apart. Back on track when a staying-on fourth to Zain Nights (won again since) at Newbury a month ago and more to come. Stayed on for 4th at Newbury and there'll be greater emphasis on stamina in today's ground.
11
10th (11) (28/1 -133%) Taras Halls
28
28/1(-133%)
(11) Taras Halls 28/1, Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham but form for this yard has been in and out. Respectable second in a novice at Market Rasen last time but others make more appeal. Below best the last twice but promise previously; the step up in trip could be a positive.
17
11th (17) (28/1 -56%) Phil De Pail
28
28/1(-56%)
(17) Phil De Pail 28/1, Fair bumper performer and similar form over hurdles. Better than result both starts this term and tongue tie goes back on, so not completely discounted in a race that should his style. Third start back from long absence; needs a step forward but return of tongue-tie may help.
2
12th (2) (40/1 -150%) Wonderwall
40
40/1(-150%)
(2) Wonderwall 40/1, Useful bumper/hurdle winner for Richard Spencer. Not disgraced when fourth in Cheltenham novice handicap on his chase debut in November but has failed to complete on last couple of hurdling outings. Continues to drop down weights but pulled up when upped to 2m7f at Sandown last time.
7
13th (7) (40/1 +39%) Scipion
40
40/1(+39%)
(7) Scipion 40/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, 12½ lengths fourth of 10 to Shoeshine Boy in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Kelso (25.8f, soft) 40 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should trip fitter for that and he's well treated on his very best hurdling efforts. He may not be as good as he once was, but he could build on last month's Kelso fourth.
9
|PU| (9) (7/1 +7%) Ten Lengths Tom
7
7/1(+7%)
(9) Ten Lengths Tom 7/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Very good second of 8 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy, 5/4) 56 days ago. More to come now handicapping up in trip, so merits plenty of respect. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut.
5
|PU| (5) (40/1 -233%) War Soldier
40
40/1(-233%)
(5) War Soldier 40/1, Proved as good as ever to notch a first win in handicap company in 11-runner event at Wetherby in February but completely failed to back it up there 50 days ago. Others make more appeal. Tailed off last time but won the run before and this step up in trip is well worth a go.
13
|PU| (13) (66/1 -230%) Call Me Harry
66
66/1(-230%)
(13) Call Me Harry 66/1, Goes well at this track (C&D scorer in November). Pulled up at Musselburgh last time but that was too bad to be true and he might be back on his game. Went close at Musselburgh on New Year's Day but below par there the next twice.
(7) Solar System 3/1, Shaped quite well given how free he was when third of 14 on handicap debut at Taunton in March. Of serious interest from this mark with a hood surely a help. Too free when third on h'cap debut at Taunton (2m3f); hood is on; should be thereabouts..
10
2nd (10) (6/1 +14%) Bridge
6
6/1(+14%)
(10) Bridge 6/1, Off the mark with a wide-margin victory in a C&D maiden hurdle in December and solid efforts in handicaps next 2 outings. Disappointing at Sandown last time but not one to be writing off given yard he represents. Won a weak C&D juvenile maiden (soft) on Boxing Day; fared okay without progressing since..
2
3rd (2) (12/1 +25%) John Betjeman
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) John Betjeman 12/1, Likeable type who has largely held his form well since landing a 2m Ffos Las handicap a year ago, although latest Huntingdon third was no more than respectable. Three wins at Ffos Las (2m); placed at Huntingdon last time; mark continues to ease..
14
4th (14) (16/1 +0%) The Cox Express
16
16/1(+0%)
(14) The Cox Express 16/1, Won Warwick bumper in January 2023 for Tom Lacey. Largely disappointing over hurdles but showed his first worthwhile form when third in 8-runner handicap here in February. Bit disappointing in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton since. Warwick bumper winner; best hurdles effort came here (2m3f; third) on penultimate start..
12
5th (12) (25/1 -25%) Executive Pool
25
25/1(-25%)
(12) Executive Pool 25/1, Struggling for form over hurdles and has been let down by jumping sent over fences. Mark has dropped returned to timber so he could easily revive. Idled when scoring at Hereford last April; back to hurdles after struggling over fences..
5
6th (5) (16/1 -60%) Gieves
16
16/1(-60%)
(5) Gieves 16/1, Hooded for first time and career best when winning 2m novice hurdle at Worcester in September. Held back by jumping both starts since and that remains a concern. Clearcut Worcester winner (2m maiden) in September; respectable since without progressing..
11
7th (11) (7/2 -27%) Macari
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(11) Macari 7/2, Bumped into a next-time-out winner when second at Plumpton in February and he got it right himself back there 18 days ago, finding extra. 9 lb rise to deal with but he's clearly in excellent nick, Improver; off the mark at Plumpton (form franked); still 3lb well in despite 8lb rise..
16
8th (16) (50/1 +24%) Onnaroll
50
50/1(+24%)
(16) Onnaroll 50/1, Poor maiden who makes very little appeal from out of the weights. 15-race maiden; runner-up from 12lb wrong over C&D (66-1) in September; modest since..
9
9th (9) (33/1 +0%) Ray's The One
33
33/1(+0%)
(9) Ray's The One 33/1, C&D winner but arrives out of sorts and is hard to make a solid case for. Dual C&D winner (from higher marks); well below that level this winter; risky enough..
15
10th (15) (8/1 +20%) What's My Line
8
8/1(+20%)
(15) What's My Line 8/1, Made a winning return at Lingfield in November and has held form pretty well since, proving his effectiveness on testing ground when runner-up over that same C&D in February. Found 21.8f too much of a test last time so drop in trip is in his favour. Probably didn't stay 2m5f here last time; capable from this mark, so isn't a forlorn hope..
4
11th (4) (25/1 -79%) Rocco Royale
25
25/1(-79%)
(4) Rocco Royale 25/1, Progressed further when landing a 6-runner novice over 19f here a year ago. There's nothing wrong with that form but he's been well held in handicaps since. Downhill since winning a 2m3f maiden here (soft) here last April; PU latest; back in trip..
6
|PU| (6) (14/1 -75%) Trevor's Lad
14
14/1(-75%)
(6) Trevor's Lad 14/1, £52,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Closely related to 3 winners. Promising start when third in a C&D novice in November, sticking to the task. Off 11 weeks and disappointing at Plumpton but it's still early days. Placed on C&D debut (novices') in Nov 2022; less productive next time & off for 445 days..
8
|PU| (8) (16/1 -33%) Tara Iti
16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Tara Iti 16/1, Previous C&D winner but profile has a patchy look to it, failing to fire when fourth of 5 at Lingfield in February. Cheekpieces back on. Proficient Fontwell operator; 4lb below last winning mark; one of three for Gary Moore..
1
|PU| (1) (16/1 +20%) Hallwood
16
16/1(+20%)
(1) Hallwood 16/1, Different proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle in February 2023. Trio of heavy defeats since means he now has a fair amount to prove. Carlisle maiden winner (2m1f) last February; struggled since; first run since wind surgery.
13
|PU| (13) (50/1 -100%) Privatory
50
50/1(-100%)
(13) Privatory 50/1, Dual 2m winner early in his career but tumbling in the weights without looking up to taking advantage. Since left Gary Moore. Plummeted down the weights after a barren spell; has left Gary Moore since latest start..
(4) Beeley 5/2, Promising individual. Second of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 9/2) on debut, edged out by an experienced rival. Off 6 months but lots more to come for leading yard. Oaks entry; debut (1m, heavy) puts her top on ratings; got loose (withdrawn) next time.
16
1st (16) (25/1 +0%) Sinology
25
25/1(+0%)
(16) Sinology 25/1, Fifth of 10 in novice event (16/1) at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut. Off 167 days. Significantly up in trip. Should improve. 16-1, fair form in Newmarket novice (7f, heavy) in November; could do much better as 3yo.
11
2nd (11) (7/1 -155%) Magic Dream
7
7/1(-155%)
(11) Magic Dream 7/1, Shamardal filly. Closely related to useful 7f winner Spring Promise and half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Naval Crown. Of obvious interest on debut given connections. By Shamardal; one to take seriously with powerful connections.
10
3rd (10) (10/3 +39%) Lasting Love
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(10) Lasting Love 10/3, Fared best of the newcomers when third of 11 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) on debut. Off 7 months and up in trip, which will suit on pedigree. Doncaster 3rd (7f, soft) in September showed plenty of ability and promise; Oaks entry.
12
4th (12) (18/1 -29%) Miss Alpilles
18
18/1(-29%)
(12) Miss Alpilles 18/1, Strong in the betting but failed to build on debut run when sixth of 8 in maiden (2/1) at Newcastle (8f) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress switched to turf. Two 1m AW runs at Newcastle this year, disappointing favourite last time.
2
5th (2) (10/1 +60%) Balletic
10
10/1(+60%)
(2) Balletic 10/1, Well-bred filly but held back by inexperience when fourth of 5 in novice event at this course (7f, good to firm) on debut, slowly away. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve. 17-2, about 10l fourth of five in novice at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last June, green.
5
6th (5) (15/2 -36%) Bittalemon
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(5) Bittalemon 15/2, 320,000 gns foal, Dubawi filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1½m Bizarre Law. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, sister to high-class 1¼m-1½m winner Cannock Chase. Trainer’s newcomers command utmost respect. 320,000gns foal; Dubawi filly from a top yard which runs two.
14
7th (14) (33/1 +0%) Panthera
33
33/1(+0%)
(14) Panthera 33/1, Second foal, sister to French 1¼m/10.5f winner Cracksmania, dam, French 10.5f/1½m winner, sister to smart German Group 3 11f winner (stayed 1½m) Pagera and sister/half-sister to several other useful performers. By Cracksman; trainer had the 80-1 runner-up with a newcomer in this race in 2022.
13
8th (13) (14/1 +13%) Molten Sea
14
14/1(+13%)
(13) Molten Sea 14/1, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Morning Poem. Dam, useful 1½m-1¾m winner who stayed 2½m, half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Monturani. Lots to like on paper. By Too Darn Hot; well related and her top yard also runs Bittalemon.
8
9th (8) (18/1 +10%) Galaxy Princess
18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Galaxy Princess 18/1, Half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f/7f winner Oklahoma City and useful 1¼m winner Cosmic Princess. Dam, unraced, closely related to winner up to 1½m Opera House and 1¼m-2½m winner Kayf Tara (both top-class). By Ribchester; half-sister to five winners including useful Oklahoma City; yard runs two.
9
10th (9) (50/1 +24%) Hope Rising
50
50/1(+24%)
(9) Hope Rising 50/1, 40/1, seventh of 10 in novice event at Kempton (7f) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. 40-1, showed a bit of promise after slow start in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in October.
1
11th (1) (150/1 -50%) Ardara Rose
150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Ardara Rose 150/1, No impact in a brace of juvenile starts, tenth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 200/1), slowly away. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Always behind last autumn at Kempton (1m, AW; 15-2) and Newmarket (1m, good to firm).
15
12th (15) (17/2 -13%) Seamore
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(15) Seamore 17/2, Sales price rose to €170,000 last year and promising fourth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 15 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Up in trip. Open to improvement. 9-1 fourth of 12 in Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) 15 days ago, making promising late progress.
7
13th (7) (33/1 +0%) Chelsea Flower
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Chelsea Flower 33/1, 25,000 gns yearling, €30,000 2-y-o, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Broadspear. 30,000euros May 2yo; trainer had a newcomer win this race at 33-1 last year.
6
14th (6) (150/1 -50%) Cavriana
150
150/1(-50%)
(6) Cavriana 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, last of 9 in novice event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off over 1m at Ascot (good) in September and Lingfield (AW; 150-1) 11 days ago.
(2) Outlaw Peter 7/2, Enjoyed a productive novice hurdle season, winning 4 times, and got back on the scoreboard in this sphere when landing 8-runner handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) 34 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and must enter calculations. Came clear with course specialist for Kempton win; could continue to progress for top yard.
7
2nd (7) (13/2 +13%) Soul Icon
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(7) Soul Icon 13/2, Winner of 8 of his 12 starts in handicap hurdles and likely he would've made a successful start in this sphere had he not unseated 2 out at Warwick in November. Ran up to best when close second in Kempton handicap (18f, good to soft) latest and remains on a workable mark. Neck second of five at Kempton last month; suspicion that represents strong form.
4
3rd (4) (10/1 -67%) Prairie Wolf
10
10/1(-67%)
(4) Prairie Wolf 10/1, Largely progressive over hurdles and improved for switch to chasing, off the mark at second attempt at Doncaster (20.5f) in December and added to that with victories at Catterick (19.2f) and Haydock (19.9f) in recent months. 7 lb higher now but he may have more to offer yet. 3-5 over fences following wins the last twice; could have even more left in the tank.
10
4th (10) (25/1 -56%) Half Shot
25
25/1(-56%)
(10) Half Shot 25/1, Dual winner last season and produced a career best when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh (23.6f) in November. Likely undone by testing conditions at Doncaster latest but may find this trip on sharp side in this company. Won in fine style at Musselburgh in November but not at the same level since.
5
5th (5) (25/1 -25%) Take All
25
25/1(-25%)
(5) Take All 25/1, Irish raider who scored at Wexford (19.8f) last summer and got back to that sort of form when third of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 8/1) 18 days ago. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking but he isn't the easiest to win with. Returned to form at Cork recently and could have a part to play now back up in trip.
6
6th (6) (9/1 -13%) Numitor
9
9/1(-13%)
(6) Numitor 9/1, Built on promising return to the track when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft, 10/3) 20 days ago by 5 lengths from Dubai Days, finding plenty. Remains feasibly treated on old form and can't be ruled out. Won Haydock veterans' chase by 5l and remains feasibly treated back up 6lb.
3
7th (3) (7/1 -8%) Nells Son
7
7/1(-8%)
(3) Nells Son 7/1, Consistent sort who made a successful return to chasing at Carlisle (15.9f) in October and got back to winning ways at Kelso (17.1f, soft) last month. Things will be tougher off 7 lb higher mark, though, and he is yet to score over this longer trip. Easy win at Kelso latest; has to be better than ever to defy 7lb rise now back up in grade.
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|F| (1) (10/1 +17%) Heltenham
10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Heltenham 10/1, Improved markedly for the switch to chasing, taking another step forward when landing handicap at Newbury (19.9f) last month. Below form over shorter trip at Aintree latest, though, and finds himself on a career-high mark now. Two wins at Newbury last month; well beaten at Aintree last week but back up in trip today.
8
|PU| (8) (7/2 +22%) Jet Plane
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(8) Jet Plane 7/2, Had an excellent season, scoring 4 times, and took his form up another notch when easily landing 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago. This is more competitive but he looks well in under a 5 lb penalty. Easy win at Market Rasen last week to complete double; ahead of handicapper under penalty.
9
|PU| (9) (7/1 +30%) General Officer
7
7/1(+30%)
(9) General Officer 7/1, Made the frame in all 6 starts over fences and resumed winning ways at Kelso (21.6f, soft) last month. 2 lb rise fair but he will need to find more in this deeper contest. Progressive novice who won at Kelso last month and could continue to improve.
(8) Hecouldbetheone 10/3, Dual novice hurdle winner for Gary Moore in 2021/22. Showed he retains ability in 2 outings over fences for Chris Gordon back from an absence at the end of 2023 but made to look short of speed back over hurdles on yard debut at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Headgear on. Struggling to recapture peak form (for G Moore); well beaten at Newbury; cheekpeices go on.
4
2nd (4) (10/3 +33%) Kansas Du Berlais
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(4) Kansas Du Berlais 10/3, On a handy mark based on juvenile efforts and more encouraging signs at second time asking for current yard (following a second breathing operation and in first-time hood) when second of 7 at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) last month. In the mix again. C&D winner (fav); runner-up at Huntingdon (2m4f; hooded) latest; stablemate of In The Air..
2
3rd (2) (15/2 -25%) Cape Vidal
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(2) Cape Vidal 15/2, Didn't go on as hoped in bumpers after a winning debut, but showed some encouragement sent hurdling when runner-up at Plumpton last April. Went one better in novice at Fontwell on his return in October but lost action sent handicapping after another 6 months off at Ludlow recently. C&D winner (novices); pulled up (lost action) on recent handicap debut at Ludlow; chance.
11
4th (11) (8/1 -60%) Through The Ages
8
8/1(-60%)
(11) Through The Ages 8/1, Left hurdle debut form behind when landing a 2m Newbury juvenile (heavy) from the front just before Christmas and made the most of a good opportunity when following up under a penalty at Plumpton. Looked a likely improver making handicap debut but was well beaten at Sandown last month. Won at Newbury & Plumpton, but disappointing on h'cap debut at Sandown; tackles new trip..
7
5th (7) (13/2 +46%) Decorated
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(7) Decorated 13/2, Bumper winner who progressed well over hurdles last term, scoring twice. Hinted at a revival in first-time cheekpieces following a breathing operation when fourth at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) in February but unable to build on that back there a month later. Down to a career-low mark. Feasibly handicapped; better at Exeter (2m5f, soft) latest; this shorter trip should suit..
6
6th (6) (6/1 +14%) Master Dancer
6
6/1(+14%)
(6) Master Dancer 6/1, Winning chaser in France who scored over hurdles in Britain last term. However, lost his way at the end of that campaign but ran much better than previously this term after 8 weeks off when third of 7 at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) last month. Can build on that. Stratford winner (2m) in Oct 2022; third behind Kansas Du Berlais at Huntingdon latest..
9
7th (9) (100/1 -614%) Westtara
100
100/1(-614%)
(9) Westtara 100/1, Well held in bumpers and having shown little on his first 2 starts over hurdles in 2021 (won once from more than a dozen point runs since), exceeded expectations when third in maiden hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. More needed sent handicapping. Point winner last April (1-15 in that code); placed in Plumpton maiden latest; h'cap debut.
10
8th (10) (17/2 -42%) Siam Park
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(10) Siam Park 17/2, In second when falling at the last in an Irish point last February and promise when reaching the frame in big-field maiden hurdles at Wincanton (15f, soft) over winter. Let down by jumping at Taunton last month but remains with potential over this longer trip now handicapping. Twice in frame at Wincanton; too free at Taunton; new trip for handicap debut.
3
9th (3) (33/1 -230%) Scorsese
33
33/1(-230%)
(3) Scorsese 33/1, Point winner showed more than previously over hurdles when eighth of 23 in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. However, ran no sort of race on handicap/yard debut at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) last month so is best watched. Point winner; shown ability over hurdles in Ireland; tailed-off last on recent h'cap debut.
5
10th (5) (16/1 -100%) In The Air
16
16/1(-100%)
(5) In The Air 16/1, A triple hurdles winner for Gary Moore and made a good start over fences when second at Huntingdon in October but he failed to go on (latest over timber). Can only be watched. Narrow C&D winner (good) last spring; lost his way lately, and now 0-3 for stable; risky..
12
|PU| (12) (100/1 -300%) Dance To Fame
100
100/1(-300%)
(12) Dance To Fame 100/1, Successful on the last of 4 starts in Irish points but has offered little in 3 starts over hurdles (off 28 months after debut). Makes handicap debut but not one to be interested in. Point winner (May 2021); nothing worthwhile in three attempts under rules; look elsewhere..
(7) Roland Garros 22/1, 200,000 gns Nathaniel colt who produced a promising first effort when 4 lengths fourth of 13 in 9.5f Wolverhampton maiden 17 days ago. Sure to improve for top yard. Others have better but he could leave his recent AW debut form well behind in due course.
11
1st (11) (28/1 +15%) Voyage
28
28/1(+15%)
(11) Voyage 28/1, 40,000 gns Golden Horn colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Plein Air and useful winner up to 11f Close Your Eyes. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. By Golden Horn; others appeal more on pedigree but he's a Derby entry; yard runs two.
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2nd (10) (12/1 +40%) Vanish
12
12/1(+40%)
(10) Vanish 12/1, 200,000 gns Galileo colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Anchorage. Dam unraced half-sister to 1¼m-1½m winner Vadawina and 1¼m/11f winner Vadapolina (both smart). Yard among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of this newcomer. 200,000gns yearling by Galileo; late foal; from a stable whose 3yos are going well.
3
3rd (3) (28/1 -100%) Brave Call
28
28/1(-100%)
(3) Brave Call 28/1, Still looked in need of experience but left his debut form well behind when third of 11 in 1m Newmarket maiden in October, keeping on well from too far back. Third of 11 at 50-1 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in October after trouble in running.
5
4th (5) (16/5 -28%) Mr Hampstead
3.2
16/5(-28%)
(5) Mr Hampstead 16/5, $575,000 son of Galileo who shaped with plenty of encouragement when second of 7 on 1¼m Newcastle debut in November, pulling well clear of the rest. Sure to improve and win soon. Brother to Irish Oaks winner Savethelastdance; 2nd at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November.
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5th (8) (5/1 +23%) Sam Hawkens
5
5/1(+23%)
(8) Sam Hawkens 5/1, 9/1, showed plenty when second of 7 in novice at Goodwood (9f, soft) on debut in October. Will improve. 9-1, seemed to travel best long way when second of 7 at Goodwood (1m1f, soft) in October.
12
6th (12) (8/1 -33%) Warda Jamila
8
8/1(-33%)
(12) Warda Jamila 8/1, Shaped well when fourth of 14 on 7f Leicester debut in September and confirmed that promise when scoring over 1m there 4 weeks later. This half-sister to the yard's very smart stayer Coltrane appeals as one who will continue improving for a while yet. Two runs at Leicester (good to soft) last autumn, making all over 1m last time; Oaks entry.
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7th (6) (66/1 -100%) Old Saxony
66
66/1(-100%)
(6) Old Saxony 66/1, Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Subtle Beauty. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 6f winner Alphabet. Will need to be very useful to make a winning debut here. Gelded son of Saxon Warrior; late foal, probably one for later but worth a market check.
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8th (9) (16/1 -33%) Temple City
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Temple City 16/1, Kingman half-brother to smart pair Outbox and Royal Champion. Shaped well when third of 12 on 1m Newmarket debut last October. Subsequent short-priced reversal at Newcastle (1m again) was a little disappointing but this well-bred sort retains potential now stepping up in trip on return. Beaten at evens on second start (AW) but his Newmarket debut form (1m, soft) is noteworthy.
1
9th (1) (15/8 +37%) Arabian Tribe
1.875
15/8(+37%)
(1) Arabian Tribe 15/8, 750,000 gns Dubawi colt who is bred to be good and duly landed short odds on his 8.6f Wolverhampton debut in December. Top yard won this with the really smart Military Order 12 months ago. 8-11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in December and rallied past the runner-up; promising.
4
10th (4) (16/1 +36%) Mini Punter
16
16/1(+36%)
(4) Mini Punter 16/1, €35,000 Le Havre colt. Brother to useful 9f/1¼m winner Bebeautiful and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 9f Brisbane and winner up to 1¼m Be Great. Bred to have a future but makes his debut in a warm race. 35,000euros yearling; same connections had an impressive 3yo Listed winner on Wednesday.
(7) Punta Del Este 25/1, Well backed before getting off the mark for current connections in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Haydock in December. Well held both subsequent starts, though, and Harry Skelton prefers Theformismighty. Well below his best the last twice and Harry Skelton rides the yard's other one.
4
2nd (4) (14/1 -40%) The Four Sixes
14
14/1(-40%)
(4) The Four Sixes 14/1, Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby in December. Followed that with a couple of good efforts in defeat at the same course prior to departing before the race began in earnest at Ascot last time. Not without each-way hope. Progressive this season; will need best yet to defy this high a mark but that's feasible.
12
3rd (12) (16/1 +52%) Foster'sisland
16
16/1(+52%)
(12) Foster'sisland 16/1, Signed off last term with success at Bangor and, following a low-key start to this season, he took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) in January. Didn't do much wrong following a wind op when fourth of 9 at Kelso last time and he's not ruled out. Fair run after a wind op last time and beneath his last winning mark.
13
4th (13) (8/1 -100%) Theformismighty
8
8/1(-100%)
(13) Theformismighty 8/1, Expensive point winner who built on previous promise in a first-time tongue strap (also had breathing operation) when easily winning 6-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) last month. Very much of interest for top yard now pitched into a handicap off what looks a fair mark. Odds-on winner latest; as a handicap newcomer from Skelton yard he brings obvious appeal.
14
5th (14) (9/2 +18%) Jagwar
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(14) Jagwar 9/2, Good-looking sort who got off the mark in a 5-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, heavy) in February. Shaped well back in handicap company when fourth at Uttoxeter where he did well to still be on the premises until late on having taken such a keen hold. Now tried in a hood and he's a big player. Flashes of good form; not at best last time at Uttoxeter but interesting now hooded.
6
6th (6) (22/1 -10%) Dripsey Moon
22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Dripsey Moon 22/1, Dual point winner who looked potentially useful when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth last summer. Highly tried since (contested graded races on last 4 starts) but will need to improve if he's to make a winning handicap bow off what looks a stiff mark. Hasn't looked that comfortable going in against Graded horses on his final four starts.
3
7th (3) (7/4 +30%) Doddiethegreat
1.75
7/4(+30%)
(3) Doddiethegreat 7/4, Made light of a 2-year absence when landing a 2m Ascot conditions race in November. Strong efforts in defeat next 2 starts, notably when fourth of 21 in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, and below par display at the Cheltenham Festival last month can be excused. High on the shortlist. Stable was under a cloud at Cheltenham; was a big eyecatcher in the Betfair before then.
10
8th (10) (100/1 -355%) Fonzerelli
100
100/1(-355%)
(10) Fonzerelli 100/1, Progressive novice during 2021/22 campaign, the highlight of which was her success in a listed event at Doncaster. May still have her best days ahead of her but it's a big ask for her to make a winning handicap debut in a competitive race such as this on the back of a 2-year absence. Talented but she's hard to trust in this competitive a race after so long out.
1
9th (1) (33/1 -32%) Wakool
33
33/1(-32%)
(1) Wakool 33/1, Useful handicapper who scaled new heights when landing the Rendlesham at Haydock last season. However, more miss than hit since, including when attempting to defend his crown in that Grade 2 contest in February. Others make more appeal. Inconsistent and his improvement during the past three years has come over 3m.
9
10th (9) (16/1 -78%) Carnfunnock
16
16/1(-78%)
(9) Carnfunnock 16/1, Winner of a novice event here and a Naas handicap last season. Reappearance third off a 3 lb higher mark at Haydock was pretty solid but latest effort needs forgiving. Cheekpieces applied. Cheekpieces added after modest last run; has potential at this distance and mark is fine.
8
|PU| (8) (12/1 +0%) Dare To Shout
12
12/1(+0%)
(8) Dare To Shout 12/1, Winner of 2 of his 4 starts as a novice last season and added to his tally when taking a handicap upped to 2½m at Hexham in October. Poor next 2 starts but more like it the last twice, latterly finding just one too good at Kelso, and he's worth a second look. Back to form of late but might not be well enough handicapped to win this.
5
|PU| (5) (14/1 -17%) Hugos New Horse
14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Hugos New Horse 14/1, Likeable type who won 5 times at up to 2½m in novice company last term, culminating in a decisive success at this meeting. No show in handful of appearances so far this season but his mark is starting to ease and he would be a real threat if the addition of cheekpieces were to work the oracle. Prolific last season but this campaign hasn't got going at all; now goes in cheekpieces.
11
|PU| (11) (14/1 +13%) Bass Rock
14
14/1(+13%)
(11) Bass Rock 14/1, Winner of this race in 2021 and the following year. Mixed bag since switched to fences but wasn't entirely disgraced back hurdling at Kelso (16.2f, soft) last month and, eased 4 lb since, he's slipped to a dangerous mark. Won this race in 2021 and 2022; hasn't been running well enough this season.
2
|PU| (2) (20/1 -67%) Crystal Glory
20
20/1(-67%)
(2) Crystal Glory 20/1, Useful novice hurdler during 2021/22 campaign (fourth in Aintree Grade 1 final start) and impressive start to his chase career at Hexham (3m, heavy) last November. Clearly wasn't right when pulled up in a match the following month but subsequent absence is an obvious concern. Long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling.
(11) Millies Mite 10/1, Long-standing maiden who was pulled up over C&D when last seen a couple of months ago, so arrives with something to prove. Getting back on good ground will help but she's 0-27 under all codes now.
4
2nd (4) (33/1 -175%) Kalkas
33
33/1(-175%)
(4) Kalkas 33/1, Fairly useful chaser at best for Henry de Bromhead and belatedly proved some ability remains when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Catterick on penultimate outing. Didn't really back it up at Huntingdon next time, though. Well handicapped on old Irish form but has not shown a great deal for new yard this year.
9
3rd (9) (11/4 +73%) Guivinec
2.75
11/4(+73%)
(9) Guivinec 11/4, Irish point winner who has made a low-key start in bumpers/over hurdles, albeit there was more encouragement when fourth at Wincanton 43 days ago. Could do better making relatively early switch to chasing. Winning pointer; makes chasing debut after respectable fourth on handicap hurdle debut.
7
4th (7) (5/1 -43%) Jack Doyen
5
5/1(-43%)
(7) Jack Doyen 5/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win in chase at Hereford in March. Creditable second of 7 in handicap chase (3/1) at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 10 days ago, outbattled. Hard to know how long he will hold it together for. May prefer slower ground but has been back in good form in recent weeks; one to consider.
1
5th (1) (4/1 +20%) Flamelco
4
4/1(+20%)
(1) Flamelco 4/1, Shaped like he was ahead of his mark when runner-up here on penultimate outing and is best excused his latest effort (made a significant error) at Huntingdon since. Not the easiest to rely on but worth chancing down in grade. Ran big race in defeat over C&D in February but well held since and can't be relied upon.
10
6th (10) (9/1 +36%) Elzaaro
9
9/1(+36%)
(10) Elzaaro 9/1, Little to shout about in a bumper/over hurdles and is hard to make a case for switched to chasing for the first time. Made just a mildly encouraging handicap hurdle debut; may fare better over fences.
8
7th (8) (13/2 -30%) Concrete King
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(8) Concrete King 13/2, Four-time winner between the flags but he's 0-19 under Rules. Step back in right direction over C&D last time and this isn't a strong race. Has mixed record this season but ran well over C&D last month; can't rule out.
2
8th (2) (20/1 -43%) Master Malcolm
20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Master Malcolm 20/1, Fair handicap chaser at best but has been out of sorts all season and others are more persuasive for all that he's becoming well treated. Out of form this season and needs to turn things around.
6
9th (6) (18/1 -29%) Touch Tight
18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Touch Tight 18/1, 12/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap chase at Southwell 9 months ago. On a fair mark and arrives on the back of some solid efforts in points, so not discounted. Runner-up in three points this year; back in a handicap chase on a workable mark.
3
|PU| (3) (12/1 -243%) Mister Murchan
12
12/1(-243%)
(3) Mister Murchan 12/1, Losing run stretches back to January 2021 and found one too good again over C&D last time. One to consider for all that he's clearly not the easiest to win with. Second twice last month (once over C&D); drying ground a nagging concern today.
5
|PU| (5) (25/1 -108%) La Breille
25
25/1(-108%)
(5) La Breille 25/1, Uninspiring record over hurdles but at least dropping in the weights, so worthy of a market check trying chasing for the first time after 6 months off. Generally very disappointing since 3yo hurdle win in 2022; makes chase debut after a break.
(8) Prince Alex 10/1, Heavy defeat on final start for Tom Dascombe in July, but subsequently performed with credit in deep-ground 1¾m handicaps at Goodwood and Haydock. Stable usually has them ready to go on return, so can make his presence felt. Minor honours off this mark in six-runner races last term on his two runs for current yard.
10
2nd (10) (13/2 +13%) Robert Johnson
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(10) Robert Johnson 13/2, Enjoyed a fine campaign in 2023, winning 5 times and runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (20.5f) in August. Shaped as if he'd returned in form (probably needed the run) when third at Pontefract on return and should be spot on now. Highly progressive last year and close third at Pontefract (2m2f, heavy) 17 days ago.
7
3rd (7) (9/4 +25%) Grand Providence
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(7) Grand Providence 9/4, Nathaniel filly who was going the right way prior to a lesser effort in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket 6 months ago. Type to make a better 4yo and boasts solid claims on return. Good record in 1m6f-2m2f handicaps before her disappointing show in the Cesarewitch (11-1).
4
4th (4) (12/1 -50%) Not So Sleepy
12
12/1(-50%)
(4) Not So Sleepy 12/1, Won here last year and backed it up with a reasonable seventh in the Cesarewitch. Pulled too hard in his customary showing in the Champion Hurdle last time and he's not getting any younger. 12yo who has retained a rare zest on Flat and over hurdles; seriously considered.
5
5th (5) (9/2 +36%) Spartan Army
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(5) Spartan Army 9/2, Latest win at Lingfield in March. 5/1, respectable third of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 21 days ago. Still lightly raced and far too soon to suggest the handicapper has his measure, so worthy of consideration. Flat form took off again this winter with the switch to AW; form needs to be transferred.
1
6th (1) (16/1 +20%) Beamish
16
16/1(+20%)
(1) Beamish 16/1, 5/4, bit below form 8¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Emily Dickinson in Loughbrown Stakes at the Curragh (16f, heavy). Off 18 months. First run for yard after leaving Peter Twomey. Worth a market check. Ex-Irish; 32,000gns buy last July and gelded; trip and layoff give him a fair bit to prove.
3
7th (3) (7/2 +22%) Metier
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(3) Metier 7/2, Smart hurdler who has also bagged 2 big handicaps on the Flat, namely the 2022 November handicap at Doncaster and 2023 Chester Cup. Might have needed his comeback run over hurdles 41 days ago and looks appealing back on the level. Two big Flat runs last spring, last-gasp winner of the 2m2f Chester Cup (soft); 4lb higher.
2
8th (2) (14/1 +0%) L'astronome
14
14/1(+0%)
(2) L'astronome 14/1, Smart performer at best and, while he only fired once last season, he returns from 6 months off with his yard going well, so not completely dismissed. Ex-French; two 1m4f runs for new yard, good on first occasion; wind surgery since latest.
11
9th (11) (28/1 -180%) Educator
28
28/1(-180%)
(11) Educator 28/1, Lightly raced for current stable and showed a bit more when eighth of 13 to Spartann Army at Southwell last time, not having a hard race. Worth a market check back from a break. April 2022 was his last win; three runs for new yard, showing most encouragement on latest.
(5) Rath Gaul Hill 5/2, Failed to build on his hurdles debut success in 3 subsequent starts in that sphere but he has shown an aptitude for this game, confidently ridden and well suited by the increased emphasis on speed when scoring hard held at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) last month. 7 lb higher but plenty to like. Capitalised on drop back to 2m with very ready win at Newbury last month; respected up 7lb.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 +0%) Salamanca Bay
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(1) Salamanca Bay 7/2, Too headstrong for his own good on first 3 starts over fences for new connections since returning from a 21-month absence but channelled his energy much better in a first-time hood to score over C&D (good) just under 6 weeks ago. Now forced into a higher grade but could kick on. Easily made all in 1st-time hood over C&D latest; could have more to offer in the headgear.
2
3rd (2) (3/1 +40%) Beau Balko
3
3/1(+40%)
(2) Beau Balko 3/1, Won twice over hurdles last season and opened chase account at the fourth attempt at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft). Ran respectably but with no obvious excuse when third of 5 at Kempton (18f, good to soft) last month and likely he'll come up short again back down in trip. Third of five in warm little race at Kempton last time; possible player for top yard.
4
4th (4) (7/1 -17%) Dr T J Eckleburg
7
7/1(-17%)
(4) Dr T J Eckleburg 7/1, A two-time 2m chase winner at Worcester and Ludlow this term. Posted another creditable effort (from out of the weights) when a running-on third of 7 in at Chepstow (16f, soft, 11/2) 18 days ago and holds each-way claims back from his 'proper' mark. Beaten six times since winning in December but has run some good races in that spell.
6
5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Minella Youngy
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Minella Youngy 40/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and showed improved form to get off the mark at the third time of asking in this sphere at Kelso (17.1f, good to firm) when last seen 7 months ago, driven clear after produced to lead last. Has since switched yards and market should guide. Won at Kelso last September but 8lb out of the handicap on this first start since.
3
|PU| (3) (4/1 -60%) Royal Mer
4
4/1(-60%)
(3) Royal Mer 4/1, Has taken his form up a notch or two since being switched over fences this season, easily notching his fifth success of the campaign at Wincanton (15.7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Carries a penalty but he may not have finished improving. Big chance once again (due to be 3 lb higher in future). Comfortable wins on last three starts; 7lb penalty may not stop this thriving grey.
(6) Mays Hill 4/1, Winner of bumper here last May but yet to really threaten in a trio of starts over hurdles. May do better now switched to handicaps, though. Won bumper here last spring and she's unexposed over hurdles; needs market check on return.
1
1st (1) (11/4 +21%) Bethpage
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(1) Bethpage 11/4, Some encouragement when mid-field in a pair of bumpers and made the frame on her last 2 starts in this sphere in January. Switches to handicapping now and must enter calculations. Has shown promise over hurdles and she looks interesting now switched to a handicap.
2
2nd (2) (13/8 +68%) Lady Caro
1.625
13/8(+68%)
(2) Lady Caro 13/8, Fair form in bumpers and has hinted at ability in a trio of starts over hurdles this winter. Improvement on the cards now sent handicapping. Unexposed handicap newcomer; stablemate of Bethpage and she needs a close look in market.
5
3rd (5) (14/1 -100%) Ryder's Rock
14
14/1(-100%)
(5) Ryder's Rock 14/1, May have been unsuited by longer trip when below par at Newton Abbot in October and looks a player on earlier form at this sort of trip. Enters the reckoning on her best form and needs watching in market on return.
9
4th (9) (14/1 -40%) Trickalight
14
14/1(-40%)
(9) Trickalight 14/1, Irish point winner but she remains with little form over hurdles. Back from 7 months off and is likely best watched. Hood/tongue strap back on. 0-10 under rules and she needs a transformation on this big drop back in trip.
8
5th (8) (5/1 +0%) Happy Index
5
5/1(+0%)
(8) Happy Index 5/1, Off the mark in Ludlow handicap (21.3f) last spring but been more miss than hit since and is now tried in visor for first time. Won at Ludlow last May but she's not gone on from that and is now 1-11; others preferred.
3
6th (3) (20/1 -25%) Konigin Isabella
20
20/1(-25%)
(3) Konigin Isabella 20/1, Still looking for first success and is hard to recommend on back of disappointing return at Wincanton 51 days ago. May have needed the run on her comeback and she still has potential; one to keep an eye on.
7
7th (7) (6/1 +8%) Opticality
6
6/1(+8%)
(7) Opticality 6/1, Ran creditably in a couple of hurdle starts at Taunton this winter and has scored on Flat since. Not out of things, Won on the Flat on her penultimate run and she could be dangerous back over hurdles.
4
8th (4) (50/1 -52%) Phoebe's Charm
50
50/1(-52%)
(4) Phoebe's Charm 50/1, Tailed off in maiden/handicap hurdles in Ireland and was soon beaten on Huntingdon debut for new yard last month. Has not finished closer than 34l to a winner in six hurdle runs; needs major improvement.
(1) Molly Mischief 6/5, 13/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 7 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty. Makes turf debut and has to enter calculations. 7lb well in under penalty for Southwell win; will take the beating if as effective on turf.
6
1st (6) (4/1 +50%) Fiddlers Green
4
4/1(+50%)
(6) Fiddlers Green 4/1, Winner at Kempton in February. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 11/4) 37 days ago. Can give a good account back on turf. AW winner who was twice runner-up on a soft surface in Ireland; each-way squeak.
11
2nd (11) (10/1 -54%) Bobby Kennedy
10
10/1(-54%)
(11) Bobby Kennedy 10/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 2/1, last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f). Off 6 months but runner-up on last season's C&D reappearance from the same mark. Sole win came over C&D and has already shown that he can go well fresh.
5
3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Lexington Hero
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Lexington Hero 12/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy, 10/1) 16 days ago, finishing tired. Drying ground probably in his favour. 1-12 and best form so far has come on the AW (unplaced all seven starts on turf).
10
4th (10) (10/1 +29%) Asense
10
10/1(+29%)
(10) Asense 10/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. Last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 40/1) 9 days ago. Return to this venue may prompt a revival. Hat-trick last year included two wins here; poor last time, but respected if bouncing back.
3
5th (3) (50/1 -25%) Lookingdandy
50
50/1(-25%)
(3) Lookingdandy 50/1, Last of 8 in handicap (100/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 48 days ago. Lots to prove back on turf. 0-14 under rules and needs a deal of improvement if he is to figure on Flat turf debut.
4
6th (4) (40/1 -433%) Galactic Glow
40
40/1(-433%)
(4) Galactic Glow 40/1, Course winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Respectable second of 8 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 9/4). Off 7 months. Significantly back up in trip but record here means he needs to be considered. All three wins came over 1m2f here last year, but the seven-month absence is a concern.
2
7th (2) (17/2 +58%) Conservative
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(2) Conservative 17/2, 14/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 80 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Scott Dixon. Tongue strap on first time and lurks on a dangerous mark if he can revive. Down in grade on stable debut, but still hard to fancy on latest efforts; tongue-tie on.
9
8th (9) (28/1 -12%) Logistical
28
28/1(-12%)
(9) Logistical 28/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (12f) 37 days ago. Bounce back called for returned to turf. Place a few times on the Flat and over hurdles, but now 0-17; more needed.
8
9th (8) (16/1 -78%) Man Of The Sea
16
16/1(-78%)
(8) Man Of The Sea 16/1, Unsuited by emphasis on speed when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 115 days ago. Can be competitive from this mark back on the level. Winner of 11 races, albeit one came over hurdles and eight came on the Flat on Jersey.
7
10th (7) (40/1 -100%) Taxiing
40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Taxiing 40/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 12/1 and tongue strap on for first time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 56 days ago. Sole win came on the AW; this may be an inadequate test for her now.
13
11th (13) (28/1 -211%) Silver Atom
28
28/1(-211%)
(13) Silver Atom 28/1, C&D winner. 5/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 10 days ago. Modest on the Flat. Sole win came over C&D and has been running with credit over hurdles; considered.
14
12th (14) (100/1 -150%) Motasaleeta
100
100/1(-150%)
(14) Motasaleeta 100/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 80/1) 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 0-9 and modest efforts in her latest starts; up in trip.
12
13th (12) (125/1 -150%) Golden Keeper
125
125/1(-150%)
(12) Golden Keeper 125/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 80/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. 2-24; seems to have gone the wrong way this year despite a plummeting mark.
(8) Teraabb 10/1, Fair form when placed in 7f maiden/novice events at Yarmouth and Lingfield last autumn. Cheekpieces are added for this handicap debut/reappearance. Gelded; wears cheekpieces for this handicap/seasonal debut, needing some improvement.
3
2nd (3) (17/2 -42%) Dashing Darcey
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(3) Dashing Darcey 17/2, All outings on AW, winning a pair of 1m Lingfield novices in December. His strong-travelling style suggests he should have no difficulty with the drop back to 7f on this turf/handicap debut. Capable of better again for leading stable. Has a bit more to prove given this is his turf and handicap debut, but he's on a hat-trick.
5
3rd (5) (8/1 +27%) Christian David
8
8/1(+27%)
(5) Christian David 8/1, Still green but improved further when opening his account in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (7f) in October. Creditable third on 1m handicap debut/reappearance at Bath (heavy) 12 days ago and may come on for the outing. 7-1, good third of six off this mark under Joe Leavy at Bath (1m, heavy) 12 days ago.
6
4th (6) (9/2 -13%) American Bay
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(6) American Bay 9/2, Fairly useful form when placed on all 3 starts after debut last year. Returns from 6 months off for his handicap debut with the yard among the winners. Placed at 6f/7f on the last three of his four starts as 2yo, twice narrowly beaten.
4
5th (4) (17/2 -31%) Circe
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(4) Circe 17/2, Kodiac filly who showed plenty when third on debut at Sandown (7f) and barely had to improve (still green under pressure) when cosily landing 11-runner Doncaster maiden (7f) 13 days later. Not up to Group 3 company at Newmarket final 2-y-o start but retains potential with sights lowered. Doncaster maiden win (7f, soft) was her best form; sixth of seven in Group 3 latest start.
2
6th (2) (9/4 +63%) Al Shabab Storm
2.25
9/4(+63%)
(2) Al Shabab Storm 9/4, Placed over 7f on first 2 starts and got off the mark at the third time of asking in 6f Goodwood novice (soft) in October. Respectable fourth in 6f Doncaster listed final start. Gelded ahead of this handicap debut/reappearance. Similar form over 7f then 6f on all four starts as 2yo, Listed race on final occasion.
7
7th (7) (17/2 -55%) Get The Music On
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(7) Get The Music On 17/2, Runner-up on turf first 2 starts prior to making it third time lucky on AW at Kempton (7f) in November. While her opening handicap mark isn't obviously generous her unexposed profile provides the obvious hope for better. Needs improvement on handicap/seasonal debut but trainer won this race in 2022 and 2023.
1
8th (1) (6/1 -50%) Telemark
6
6/1(-50%)
(1) Telemark 6/1, Built on promising Leicester debut when winning quite comfortably at Yarmouth (7f, soft) in October. Creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 8 in 7f Newmarket Group 3 (heavy) final start. Subsequently gelded. Probably more to come this year. Player. Won at Yarmouth; improved on that form when 5th of 8 in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, heavy).
(7) Vincenzo 3/10, Has contested stronger races over hurdles and placed 3 times, although he burned a few fingers again at Ascot (19.3f) last time after a wind op and fitted with a tongue tie, his jumping letting him down more than once. Looks more of a chaser but this is a good opening down in trip. Similar form in three hurdle runs this year; leading form claims dropping to 2m.
6
2nd (6) (8/1 -45%) Rangatira Jack
8
8/1(-45%)
(6) Rangatira Jack 8/1, Fair form over hurdles, placed in the mud over bare 3m at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Has races in him. Going the right way over hurdles but he'll need another step forward to take this.
4
3rd (4) (15/2 -36%) Intrepide Sud
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(4) Intrepide Sud 15/2, Fair bumper winner given a considerate introduction to hurdling after 20 months off at Taunton recently. Should improve. Ran okay after lengthy absence on last month's hurdle debut; should fare better today.
5
4th (5) (12/1 -20%) Move With The Beat
12
12/1(-20%)
(5) Move With The Beat 12/1, Dual point winner who has looked in need of the experience both completed starts over hurdles. Will make more appeal in handicaps. 2-3 in points but he's yet to sparkle under rules; handicaps will provide better openings.
3
5th (3) (40/1 -21%) Impecunious
40
40/1(-21%)
(3) Impecunious 40/1, Runner-up on sole outing in point bumpers but made an unpromising start to career under Rules in bumper here 2 months ago. Dropped right away on heavy ground on rules debut here in February; best watched.
9
6th (9) (50/1 -52%) Apples Moon
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Apples Moon 50/1, From the family of very smart hurdler/chaser (2m-2¾m winner) Finian's Oscar. Has looked a work in progress in bumper/Chepstow novice hurdle. Well beaten in a bumper/novice hurdle (both mares only) thus far; should do better in time.
8
7th (8) (12/1 +40%) Vision De Maine
12
12/1(+40%)
(8) Vision De Maine 12/1, Successful sole start in Irish points and has shown a bit in a couple of races over hurdles (had breathing operation prior to latest run). Capable of better. Point winner and second in a bumper on rules debut; two heavy defeats since hurdling.
2
8th (2) (150/1 -50%) Break Heart Hill
150
150/1(-50%)
(2) Break Heart Hill 150/1, 100/1, no show in bumper on debut here 8 weeks ago, labouring badly before halfway. 100-1 when tailed off in a bumper here eight weeks ago (heavy); can't be recommended.
1
9th (1) (100/1 -52%) Brave Ruler
100
100/1(-52%)
(1) Brave Ruler 100/1, Didn't show much in a couple of bumpers and offered little on hurdling debut at Fontwell last month. Promise in a bumper on debut but backward steps twice since; not easily recommended.
(8) Plaisir Des Flos 11/4, Has left his previous efforts behind switched to handicaps, opening his account at Sedgefield in March before following up at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 15 days later. Came clear with a handicap debutant last time and he can make another bold bid. 2-2 in handicaps and came miles clear with unexposed, well-backed runner-up last time.
2
2nd (2) (5/1 -67%) Don't Tell Su
5
5/1(-67%)
(2) Don't Tell Su 5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner and has run to a similar level over hurdles, placing on his first 3 starts before recording an easy success in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt back up in trip for his handicap debut. Promising novice hurdler; no surprise if he's a serious force on this handicap debut.
5
3rd (5) (28/1 -12%) Voix Du Reve
28
28/1(-12%)
(5) Voix Du Reve 28/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning this race last year and shaped encouragingly early in the current campaign, a bad mistake 3 out putting paid to his chances at Musselburgh in November. However, has run poorly on his last 2 starts, so bounce back called for. Won this last year and now 8lb lower, but a return to form is needed from this 12yo.
1
4th (1) (28/1 -300%) Quest With Speed
28
28/1(-300%)
(1) Quest With Speed 28/1, Made a winning return in a Limerick maiden in November and, after a couple of lesser efforts, back on track when third in handicap at Naas (18.5f, soft) in January. Matched that level when fourth of 7 at Clonmel on chase debut last time, but more needed back hurdling. Irish raider who ran really well in his last handicap hurdle; contender.
4
5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Front View
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Front View 12/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Joseph O'Brien back in 2020/21 and, having dropped in the weights, has made the frame over hurdles on his last 4 starts. No match for the winner when second at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) last month, but he's not discounted from his current mark. Runner-up on two of his last three starts but has a poor strike-rate over hurdles.
6
6th (6) (11/2 +27%) Follow Charlie
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(6) Follow Charlie 11/2, Has done well since handicapping, off the mark at this C&D in January and travelling powerfully when doubling his tally back here in March. Ran at least as well when fourth at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) last time and he can give another good account. 2-2 over C&D, those wins coming comfortably this year; player now back here.
10
7th (10) (14/1 +58%) Beat The Retreat
14
14/1(+58%)
(10) Beat The Retreat 14/1, Took a step forward when winning handicap here (18f, soft) in December but has struggled for consistency since, one of his lesser efforts when pulled up at this C&D in March. Others more persuasive. Inconsistent & 3lb out of handicap, but this 5yo is open to improvement when back on song.
3
8th (3) (22/1 -83%) Rocky Man
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Rocky Man 22/1, Looked promising sent handicapping at the beginning of last season, but signed off with a poor run at this meeting and has yet to fire in 3 starts during the current campaign. Has dropped below his last winning mark, but has something to prove at present. Has dropped to a dangerous mark but he's struggled on his three outings this season.
7
|F| (7) (9/4 +18%) Billytherealbigred
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(7) Billytherealbigred 9/4, Made a winning handicap debut at Leicester in January on his final run for Evan Williams and has picked up where he left off for his current yard, going on to land the hat-trick with odds-on successes at Warwick and Market Rasen (18.6f, heavy). Not taken lightly. 4yo who is 3-3 in handicaps; has shot up weights but is entitled to respect nevertheless.
(6) Betty Clover 7/1, Foaled February 8. Time Test filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Another Thought. Dam unraced. Yard took this with a newcomer last season and have had a couple of 2-y-o winners first time up already this term. Yard won this last year and made a similarly bright start with 2yos this time; interesting.
11
2nd (11) (9/2 +31%) Englemere
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(11) Englemere 9/2, Foaled February 18. £1,000 Goken filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 6f Family One. Highly respected on debut for good stable. Early foal; hails from a decent family of sprinters but went for just £1,000 as a yearling.
8
3rd (8) (66/1 -32%) Big Bug
66
66/1(-32%)
(8) Big Bug 66/1, Foaled March 15. 10,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Ranger Thunderbolt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Gifted Master. 66/1 and tongue strap on, seventh of 10 at Windsor (5.1f, good) on debut 4 days ago. No immediate promise when a 66-1 shot on her debut on Monday.
1
4th (1) (11/8 +8%) Flicka's Girl
1.375
11/8(+8%)
(1) Flicka's Girl 11/8, 22,000 gns foal, £32,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Ardenode. 5/2, won 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 18 days ago with plenty in hand. More to come and could be hard to peg back. Had a good bit in hand on her AW debut and helps set the standard under a penalty.
15
5th (15) (14/1 -75%) Washington Dancer
14
14/1(-75%)
(15) Washington Dancer 14/1, Foaled February 22. 3,500 gns yearling, Washington DC filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f-1m winner Hearts of Fire. 9/1, third of 8 at Kempton (5f) on debut 9 days ago, keeping on (Spirited Dancer second). Could improve. Like Spirited Dancer shaped nicely after a slow start at Kempton; should improve.
7
6th (7) (33/1 -136%) Biddable
33
33/1(-136%)
(7) Biddable 33/1, Foaled April 25. €12,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to 5f/5.4f winner (stayed 1m) May Girl. Likely type on paper. 12,000euros (yearling) Super Sprint entrant who doesn't turn two until next Thursday.
5
7th (5) (9/2 -29%) Spirited Dancer
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(5) Spirited Dancer 9/2, Foaled April 5. 22,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 8.6f Asdaa and 2-y-o 1m winner Revestar. 13/2, promising second of 8 at Kempton (5f) on debut 9 days ago, the penny dropping late on. Should improve. Deal of promise on her Polytrack debut last midweek and goes on the shortlist.
4
8th (4) (14/1 +30%) Paint The Town Red
14
14/1(+30%)
(4) Paint The Town Red 14/1, Foaled May 8. Rajasinghe filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Thefastnthecurious. Starts out for in-form yard who have had a 2-y-o winner already. Still a few weeks away from turning two; in-form trainer is 1-1 with 2yos this spring.
12
9th (12) (125/1 -213%) Good Call
125
125/1(-213%)
(12) Good Call 125/1, Foaled April 11. €4,000 yearling. Half-sister to 11.4f winner Apologise and winner up to 9f Betfan. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f Charlie Farnsbarns. 10½ lengths last of 6 to Flicka's Girl in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 50/1) on debut 18 days ago, slowly away. Remote last behind Flicka's Girl on her AW debut; hard to recommend on that.
2
10th (2) (22/1 +56%) Dynamite Diva
22
22/1(+56%)
(2) Dynamite Diva 22/1, Foaled February 13. 7,000 gns foal, 20,000 gns yearling, Kameko filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Le Tabou and 1m winner Shockwaves. Dam useful French 1m winner. Early-foaled 20,000gns yearling who holds a few sales race entries; watch the market.
3
11th (3) (150/1 -200%) Forget The Past
150
150/1(-200%)
(3) Forget The Past 150/1, Foaled March 1. 22,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Figure of Speech and 2-y-o 6f winner Epithet. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 20/1) on debut 24 days ago. Started a big price for her Southwell debut late last month and was never a factor.
13
12th (13) (25/1 -79%) Lizzie Bubbles
25
25/1(-79%)
(13) Lizzie Bubbles 25/1, Foaled January 13. €6,000 yearling, Profitable filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Yonafis out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) Modeyra. Wears blinkers. Early one and likely newcomer for yard with 2-y-o winners again. Stamina in her pedigree; headgear goes on for today's debut for a yard in good nick lately.
14
13th (14) (40/1 +0%) Sienna Gold
40
40/1(+0%)
(14) Sienna Gold 40/1, Foaled March 3. 10,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold filly. Dam unraced. Has a few sales race entries; market moves between her and Dynamite Diva will tell a tale.
9
14th (9) (100/1 -150%) Bright Era
100
100/1(-150%)
(9) Bright Era 100/1, Foaled February 17. 16,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Lady Gloria (won Select Stakes/Princess Elizabeth Stakes) from a very good family. Newcomer to note. Dam won her first two as a 2yo for the Channon yard; is worth a look in the betting.
(7) Rocky's Diamond 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded tongue strap on, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 25/1) on NH debut 41 days ago. Always at the back on debut at Gowran, headgear used then is discarded, makes no appeal.
6
2nd (6) (11/8 +21%) Palamon
1.375
11/8(+21%)
(6) Palamon 11/8, Fairly useful winner at 10f on Flat and made a promising start over hurdles. Effort best excused when pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 25/1) 38 days ago, badly hampered fourth. Remains with potential in a first-time tongue tie, so should take the beating. Good run when third at Naas, pulled up in the Boodles after interference, leading chance.
5
3rd (5) (6/4 +25%) Mordor
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(5) Mordor 6/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Brought down in juvenile hurdle (66/1) at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy) 38 days ago. hasn't really kicked on from a promising hurdling debut but can't be written off back in calmer waters. Failures after promising hurdling debut, brought down at fourth in the Boodles, respected.
14
4th (14) (13/2 -86%) Love Me
6.5
13/2(-86%)
(14) Love Me 13/2, Ectot filly. Dam 7f/1m winner in Italy. Not much to go on pedigree wise, but she's in top hands. Cost E41,000 at a breeze-up sale at two and now makes belated debut for a top stable.
4
5th (4) (50/1 -25%) Lope De Light
50
50/1(-25%)
(4) Lope De Light 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (12f, 18/1). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Hood on for 1st time in this code. Poor on last hurdle run. Jumping was untidy on his hurdling debut at Punchestown, gelded since a poor Dundalk run.
16
6th (16) (12/1 +0%) Uhavemeinstitches
12
12/1(+0%)
(16) Uhavemeinstitches 12/1, Walk In The Park filly. Dam (c143/h116) 2¼m-29f hurdle/chase winner (including Irish Grand National). Makes some appeal on pedigree but is liable to need more time. Home-bred filly out of the trainer's Irish Grand National winner Bluesea Cracker.
2
7th (2) (80/1 -21%) Kellys Grove
80
80/1(-21%)
(2) Kellys Grove 80/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 4 in juvenile hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 200/1) on hurdles bow 40 days ago. Has finished last in small-field events at Naas and Limerick, safe to rule out.
15
8th (15) (66/1 -200%) Star Contact
66
66/1(-200%)
(15) Star Contact 66/1, €13,000 3-y-o, Hillstar filly. Dam unraced half-sister to temperamental but useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Skint and fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 3m) Brassick. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 7). Others preferred. Unlikely to make an immediate impact having been pulled up in a recent maiden point.
9
9th (9) (100/1 -300%) The Blaggard
100
100/1(-300%)
(9) The Blaggard 100/1, €2,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Jubilee Gold, stays 2½m. Dam unplaced sole start over hurdles. Half-brother to a 2m hurdle winner, dam ran only once unplaced, likely to need experience.
11
10th (11) (66/1 -100%) Tic Tac Toe
66
66/1(-100%)
(11) Tic Tac Toe 66/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 3/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Fair nursery form for his previous trainer, modest Flat form for this stable last year.
12
11th (12) (150/1 -50%) Warrior Lion
150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Warrior Lion 150/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 15 days ago. Some ability on the Flat but has shown nothing in three hurdle starts so far.
13
12th (13) (125/1 -279%) Duchamps Art
125
125/1(-279%)
(13) Duchamps Art 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (125/1) at this course (16f, heavy) 8 days ago. In good hands but in need of more time judged on his first two starts at Naas and Limerick.
10
13th (10) (28/1 -100%) Thegreenthirteen
28
28/1(-100%)
(10) Thegreenthirteen 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, sixth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 19 days ago. Needs to step up. Needs to jump more fluently on the evidence of two Cork runs, slight edge over Let Him B.
8
14th (8) (25/1 +0%) Tannery Park
25
25/1(+0%)
(8) Tannery Park 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on NH debut 41 days ago. Showed nothing in four Flat runs, remote ninth on hurdling debut at Gowran.
3
15th (3) (40/1 -82%) Let Him B
40
40/1(-82%)
(3) Let Him B 40/1, Promising sort. Seventh of 14 in juvenile hurdle (28/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 19 days ago, finishing with running left. Should improve. Jockey described him as an awkward ride after mid-field run on his hurdling debut at Cork.
1
16th (1) (80/1 -21%) Dylan's Chance
80
80/1(-21%)
(1) Dylan's Chance 80/1, €4,500 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Earls Fort and fair hurdler Dasmyhoss, stayed 2½m. Dam unraced. Eleventh foal, half-brother to three winners, one of two newcomers for the stable here..
(10) Star Style 3/1, 47,000 gns foal. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 5.7f-1m winner Sweet Dragon Fly and 1¼m-1½m winner Dono Di Dio. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. In good hands and she needs close attention in the betting. Something to like on pedigree and holds entries in the English and Irish 1000 Guineas..
1
2nd (1) (14/1 -17%) Bella Taslina
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Bella Taslina 14/1, 7,000 gns foal, €35,000 yearling. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Source of Wealth. Yard can ready a newcomer and it'll be interesting to see how this filly shapes up in the betting. Stable has an excellent record with 3yo newcomers and market support should be heeded.
4
3rd (4) (12/1 +0%) Intertwined
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Intertwined 12/1, Cable Bay filly. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Bobby Wheeler out of smart 2-y-o 6f winner Regal Rose. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run but she will be of interest if the market vibes are positive. Stable doesn't have many 3yos go in first time.
6
4th (6) (15/2 -50%) Night Lark
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(6) Night Lark 15/2, Wootton Bassett filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Illaunmore and 6f-1m winner Papa Stour, both useful. Strong yard no stranger to success with newcomers and jockey bookings suggest that she is the stable first-string ahead of Noel Fox. Enough to like on breeding and stable gets its fair share of winning 3yo newcomers.
3
5th (3) (22/1 +12%) Highland Lil
22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Highland Lil 22/1, €32,000 half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Lakota Seven. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Divine Night. The betting should be a guide in terms of expectations of this filly on debut. Stable's record with 3yo newcomers suggests she may be better for the run.
7
6th (7) (3/1 +33%) Noel Fox
3
3/1(+33%)
(7) Noel Fox 3/1, 72,000 gns yearling, 160,000 gns 2-y-o. Half-sister to ungenuine 6f-9f winner Attache and winner abroad by Make Believe. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). One of two representing the Ralph Beckett yard and the market should be informative. Interesting to see how she fares in the market compared to stablemate Night Lark.
11
7th (11) (6/1 -140%) Tarqeez
6
6/1(-140%)
(11) Tarqeez 6/1, Kingman filly. Half-sister to useful 7f winner Mutamaasik and very smart winner up to 1½m Eshaada. Ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and the market signals should be heeded. Hooded. Has an appealing pedigree and stable won a division of this in 2022; hood on.
5
8th (5) (28/1 -100%) Moon Over India
28
28/1(-100%)
(5) Moon Over India 28/1, 23,000 gns yearling, €38,000 2-y-o. Closely related to 6f winner Blackandgreen and half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Audacia and 7f winner Fingal's Cave, both useful. Watch the betting for clues. Something to like on breeding; stable won the 1m2f fillies' maiden on this card last year.
9
9th (9) (5/1 -43%) Pride And Power
5
5/1(-43%)
(9) Pride And Power 5/1, 260,000 gns Frankel filly out of a French 5.5f winner, herself closely related to Prix Maurice de Gheest winner Polydream. Of strong interest on debut for respected connections and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. Lots to like on breeding; Irish 1000 Guineas entry suggests she is held in some regard.
2
10th (2) (80/1 -21%) Cosmos Artist
80
80/1(-21%)
(2) Cosmos Artist 80/1, Caravaggio filly out of a 1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Yard is hardly synonymous with winning newcomers and she is probably best watched on this occasion. Stable not noted for winning newcomers.
LTO Selection:
16:50 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Preference is for Irish 1000 Guineas entry PRIDE AND POWER who cost 260,000gns as a yearling and makes plenty of appeal on breeding.
(5) Saint Cyr De Pail 7/1, £28,000 buy from good French NH family. 11/1, down the field on hurdles debut over 21.6f here last month, green and likely to learn from the experience. Couldn't hold position on 2m5f debut here; this easier test can see improvement.
3
2nd (3) (1/6 +77%) Johnny Blue
0.166667
1/6(+77%)
(3) Johnny Blue 1/6, Fairly useful bumper winner who chased home a useful type on hurdling debut at Hereford before struggling at Fontwell 12 weeks ago (untidy 2 out and folded). Yard going much better now and worth another chance down in trip in a thin maiden. Unsuited by soft ground in January but the one to beat on 2m hurdle debut form on good.
9
3rd (9) (7/1 +50%) Bathgate
7
7/1(+50%)
(9) Bathgate 7/1, Offered little in a pair of bumpers but fared much better sent hurdling after 9 weeks off at Huntingdon (2m) 5 weeks ago. Needs to build on that. Moderate bumper form but improved on hurdle debut and this stiffer 2m can suit.
6
4th (6) (50/1 +50%) Tiger Blade
50
50/1(+50%)
(6) Tiger Blade 50/1, Showed just modest form in a pair of bumpers for Tom Weston last spring and has been soundly beaten all 3 starts over hurdles for current connections. Signs of ability in good-ground bumper; shown little in novice hurdles.
2
5th (2) (100/1 +33%) Giddy Up
100
100/1(+33%)
(2) Giddy Up 100/1, Brother to a point winner and modest hurdler/chaser William Philo. No promise in Taunton novice hurdle (250/1) on debut last week. 250-1, finished well back on his hurdle debut at Taunton last week.
(6) Presenting Nelly 5/1, Won mares' hurdles at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) last summer and after an unsuccessful attempt at chasing, she looked back on song when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Warwick (21f, heavy) 40 days ago, the emphasis on stamina not playing to her strengths. Respected. A return to form is needed but a case can be made on last September's novice wins.
5
2nd (5) (16/1 -33%) Foveros
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Foveros 16/1, Placed in claimers at Leicester and Catterick 5 weeks apart but proved a major disappointing when folding tamely into fourth in a Wetherby seller (19.7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Winless since 2019 and others rate as more solid propositions overall. On a reduced mark but he's been beaten in claiming/selling hurdles on last three starts.
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3rd (8) (5/1 -11%) Seasett
5
5/1(-11%)
(8) Seasett 5/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and who left his previous hurdles efforts behind when taking a 19f Carlisle handicap (soft) last month. Found nothing when only fourth of 9 at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy, 11/2) 23 days ago, though, so has questions to answer for all he could remain on a decent mark. Only fourth at Wincanton latest but won at Carlisle earlier last month.
4
4th (4) (10/3 -11%) Lihyan
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(4) Lihyan 10/3, Bounced back to form to record a first success for current connections at Musselburgh in December and shaped very well under an overly-patient ride when second in a 12-runner handicap there (19.8f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Mark raised 4 lb but he's of serious interest. In fine form at Musselburgh on last three starts; strong claims if continuing in same vein.
2
5th (2) (5/2 +58%) Glen Cannel
2.5
5/2(+58%)
(2) Glen Cannel 5/2, Dual winner as a novice last season, including over C&D. Showed the benefit of his comeback return when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, soft) last month, likely to have been closer to a progressive pair in front if not for a late error. Player. Twice soundly beaten this year but lightly raced and he's a heavy-ground C&D novice winner.
1
6th (1) (22/1 -38%) Better Getalong
22
22/1(-38%)
(1) Better Getalong 22/1, Veteran sprang a surprise when scoring over C&D in December. Down the field both outings since though and others are easier to warm to. 13yo; well beaten the last twice (C&D/Haydock), but not ruled out at favourite course.
9
7th (9) (12/1 -85%) Castletown
12
12/1(-85%)
(9) Castletown 12/1, Tricky character (resents use of whip) scored over fences at Perth in July. Not seen since the summer and others make greater appeal having a rare spin over the smaller obstacles. A regular in this race, with form figures of 21542; could be involved once more.
7
8th (7) (9/1 -80%) Benefit Ben
9
9/1(-80%)
(7) Benefit Ben 9/1, Maiden Irish pointer took a sizeable step forward from his Rules debut when runner-up in a Sedgefield maiden in February. Not quite in same form when only sixth at Newcastle the following month but this longer trip will suit now handicapping. 3m point runner-up who could relish the step up in trip from 2m1f on this handicap debut.
(6) Diamond Nora 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 41 days ago. Point winner but tailed off in two starts under rules at big odds.
15
2nd (15) (9/2 +40%) Burvea
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(15) Burvea 9/2, Very good third of 6 in juvenile hurdle (10/1) at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy) 81 days ago, not ideally placed. Hood on 1st time and she's a danger to all in receipt of weight. 0-8 on Flat but promising run over timber at Punchestown latest; hood may help her settle.
14
3rd (14) (10/3 +72%) Slim Marvel
3.333333
10/3(+72%)
(14) Slim Marvel 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 11 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 95 days ago, refusing to settle. Promise in bumpers before nose defeat on hurdle bow; may bounce back from latest run.
11
4th (11) (5/2 +25%) Phoenix Belle
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(11) Phoenix Belle 5/2, €20,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Charming Fortune. Third sole start in points and joined a top yard. Kept on at one pace when third in a Lingstown point in November; worth a market check.
3
5th (3) (6/1 +57%) Mill House Creek
6
6/1(+57%)
(3) Mill House Creek 6/1, Winner of a bumper at Stratford in August. Sixth of 7 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 47 days ago. Stratford bumper winner; beaten 20l in novice hurdle latest; may want step up in trip.
5
6th (5) (4/1 -20%) Cappacurry Ealu
4
4/1(-20%)
(5) Cappacurry Ealu 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Excellent third of 11 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Cork (19f, heavy) 19 days ago. Should be on the premises. 0-4; showed more when 3rd at Cork latest; not strong form but may continue to improve.
12
7th (12) (50/1 +0%) Racing Daisy
50
50/1(+0%)
(12) Racing Daisy 50/1, Imperial Monarch mare. Dam placed in point/poor maiden hurdler. Wears tongue strap. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time. 0-11 in points and unlikely to make an impact on rules debut; wears first-time tongue-tie.
10
8th (10) (125/1 +38%) Mini Getaway
125
125/1(+38%)
(10) Mini Getaway 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 150/1) 164 days ago. Struggled in points and similar story over hurdles in two runs so far; off 164 days.
8
9th (8) (16/1 -14%) Justmadeit
16
16/1(-14%)
(8) Justmadeit 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 7 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 72 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Some promise when beaten 8l in Limerick bumper but well held twice since.
4
10th (4) (80/1 +20%) Albatala
80
80/1(+20%)
(4) Albatala 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. 50/1 and tongue strap on, sixteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Modest performer on Flat and tailed off when 50s for hurdle bow at Fairyhouse last month.
9
11th (9) (80/1 -60%) Me And Mrs Lee
80
80/1(-60%)
(9) Me And Mrs Lee 80/1, Vendangeur mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Rebel Intentions, stays 3m. Vendangeur mare; 1,000eur yearling; pedigree suggests she may need further.
13
12th (13) (125/1 -25%) Silin Alainn
125
125/1(-25%)
(13) Silin Alainn 125/1, Gatewood mare. Dam, showed nothing over hurdles/sole start in chases, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Band of Blood. Gatewood mare; dam maiden jumper; probably best watched on debut.
7
13th (7) (100/1 +0%) Easter Baroness
100
100/1(+0%)
(7) Easter Baroness 100/1, Elusive Pimpernel mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Rolling Dylan, stayed 3¼m, and fairly useful hurdler Coolbane Boy. Refused in only point start and pedigree suggests she'll need further than this.
1
14th (1) (50/1 -400%) Getawiggleon
50
50/1(-400%)
(1) Getawiggleon 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making jumps debut. Last of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Punchestown (9f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving David J. Geary. Fairly useful on Flat up to 1m2f but this is probably tough ask on hurdle bow for new yard.
(8) Sub Thirteen 5/1, Tongue strap on first time, eighth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ron Harris. Unplaced in six runs for Ron Harris; change of yard needs to have a positive effect.
1
2nd (1) (11/1 -38%) Kiss And Run
11
11/1(-38%)
(1) Kiss And Run 11/1, C&D winner on soft last autumn. Good third of 6 in novice at Goodwood (6f, soft, 16/1 final 2-y-o start. Ended 2023 on the up and unexposed on slow ground; handicapper hasn't missed her though.
7
3rd (7) (17/2 -70%) Miss Stormy Night
8.5
17/2(-70%)
(7) Miss Stormy Night 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded first time, third of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 6/1) 34 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May well do better. Promise in three AW runs and this is more suitable; needs to settle better though.
4
4th (4) (11/1 -38%) Charlie Mason
11
11/1(-38%)
(4) Charlie Mason 11/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 9/1) when last seen in November. First run for yard after leaving David Evans. Progressive switched to nurseries last season; more required starting out for new yard.
10
5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Damia
16
16/1(+0%)
(10) Damia 16/1, 18/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 14 days ago, although no match for winner. Ten-race maiden; should give her running but others appeal more for win purposes.
3
6th (3) (10/3 +26%) Bated Breeze
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(3) Bated Breeze 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, improved third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) on reappearance 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can make presence felt. Promising third on recent handicap debut; more to come this year; strong claims.
9
7th (9) (22/1 -10%) Outer Edge
22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Outer Edge 22/1, Modest form. 10/1, fourth of 5 in nursery at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) in September. Off 7 months. Others are preferred. Promise here on third 2yo run; gelded over the winter; type to do better as a 3yo.
6
8th (6) (9/2 +10%) Moe's Legacy
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(6) Moe's Legacy 9/2, Winner at Kempton in February. 13/2, below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 2 days ago. Shortlist material on pick of form. Stretched by 7f on Wednesday but in good form on AW previously and is effective over C&D.
5
9th (5) (12/1 +0%) Part Time Britain
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Part Time Britain 12/1, Modest form at 2. Off since finishing sixth of 11 in nursery (10/1) at Lingfield (6f, firm) last July. Has had wind op/tongue strap back on. Unplaced in five 2yo runs; needs a winter wind op to spark improvement.
2
|PU| (2) (11/2 -10%) Clyde Bay
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(2) Clyde Bay 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden (7/1) at Chelmsford (6f) when last seen in November. Appeals as a likely improver in handicaps. Progressed with each 2yo start; likely to do better in handicaps this year; check betting.
(3) Ernie From Nurney 5/2, Career best when winning 25-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Naas (16f, soft) 15 days ago, cosily. Shortlist material. Late-maturing sort won well at Naas, further progress on the cards, may cope with 6lb rise.
6
2nd (6) (4/1 +20%) Aboy Joey
4
4/1(+20%)
(6) Aboy Joey 4/1, Promising type. 28/1, second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Found his level in a handicap company at Cork taking second in a 2m contest, good chance.
8
3rd (8) (50/1 -100%) Snow Punt
50
50/1(-100%)
(8) Snow Punt 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy, 80/1) 83 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Point winner, ordinary form in maiden hurdles, chance is not obvious on handicap debut.
10
4th (10) (33/1 -32%) Bigira
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Bigira 33/1, Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle (200/1) at this course (16f, heavy) 115 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Made the frame in a bumper last summer, unconvincing form in maiden hurdles.
4
5th (4) (6/1 -33%) Jay Pee M
6
6/1(-33%)
(4) Jay Pee M 6/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 3/1) 8 days ago. Solid each-way chance. Consistent lately, concerning that he showed a tendency to hang to the left here last week.
11
6th (11) (8/1 +20%) Brilliant Question
8
8/1(+20%)
(11) Brilliant Question 8/1, Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in January. Tailed-off fourth of 5 to Lantry Lady in Red Mills Trial Hurdle (40/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 62 days ago. Enters calculations. Won 2m event here in January, aimed very high last time, respected back in her own grade.
1
7th (1) (8/1 -100%) Sainte Baol
8
8/1(-100%)
(1) Sainte Baol 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Creditable fifth of 13 in novice hurdle (10/3) at Thurles (20.6f, soft) 45 days ago. Yard in good form. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Point winner, modest bumper/maiden hurdle form, may now find her level in handicap company.
7
8th (7) (16/1 -33%) Agent Tequila
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Agent Tequila 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 23 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 115 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Point winner last October, well held in maiden hurdles but has kept good company.
2
9th (2) (15/2 -36%) Hypersonic Missile
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(2) Hypersonic Missile 15/2, Bumper winner at Sedgefield in October. 9/1, respectable eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 41 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Point/bumper wins in Britain on good ground, this going may not suit for handicap debut.
9
10th (9) (16/1 +20%) Noble Crusade
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Noble Crusade 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 12f on flat. 7/2, creditable tenth of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 21 days ago, not much room. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Won twice at Dundalk in February, ordinary hurdles form but relatively unexposed.
12
11th (12) (14/1 +72%) Irish Impulse
14
14/1(+72%)
(12) Irish Impulse 14/1, Bit below form 29 lengths sixteenth of 25 to Ernie From Nurney in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 25/1) 15 days ago. Has struggled in three handicap runs most recently in a race won by Ernie From Nurney.
5
|PU| (5) (25/1 -25%) Grivei
25
25/1(-25%)
(5) Grivei 25/1, 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.1f, soft) 98 days ago. Showed decent bumper form for Willie Mullins, no sign of comparable form for this yard.
13
|PU| (13) (125/1 -25%) Drop The Harrow
125
125/1(-25%)
(13) Drop The Harrow 125/1, First run since leaving Anthony McCann when pulled up in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 15 days ago won by Ernie From Nurney, tailing off 3 out. Pulled up on seasonal/stable debut in Naas event won by Ernie From Nurney, makes no appeal.
(11) Captain Wallace 6/1, Went close on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points but little form in 4 starts over hurdles so far, including when sent off as joint-favourite on handicap debut at Hereford last time. Still remains early days, though major step forward required. Hurdle career off to a slow start and a disappointing joint-favourite for handicap debut.
8
2nd (8) (12/1 +25%) Hillsin
12
12/1(+25%)
(8) Hillsin 12/1, Should have made a winning start for Chris Honour when third at Worcester (20f, good) in July, finishing with running left having been tenderly handled run-in. Subsequently joined another new yard but finished well held at Southwell in January. Has had a wind op since. Maiden; capable on his day but handicap form has been mixed for different yards.
1
3rd (1) (13/8 -62%) Soir De Gala
1.625
13/8(-62%)
(1) Soir De Gala 13/8, Shaped well on handicap debut and built on that effort when opening his account at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 8 days ago, travelling strongly and winning with plenty in hand. Can score again under a penalty now that he's up and running. Progressive in handicaps, easy winner last week, but now effectively 14lb higher.
4
4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Electric Eddy
8
8/1(+11%)
(4) Electric Eddy 8/1, Some promise on his first 2 starts in maiden hurdles, fifth of 14 at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) in July. However, well held the following month and he's been off since ahead of first run for yard after leaving Mrs Prunella Dobbs. Makes handicap debut. Off since August; showed hurdle promise in Ireland; worth market check for new yard.
7
5th (7) (10/3 +5%) Paddy In The Caddy
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(7) Paddy In The Caddy 10/3, Didn't make much impact in maiden/novice hurdles but left that form well behind when making a successful handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) last month, impressing with how he travelled through the race. Not taken lightly. Improved for return to good ground when winning handicap debut; up 4lb; more to come.
2
6th (2) (25/1 -317%) Zoeman
25
25/1(-317%)
(2) Zoeman 25/1, Made an encouraging start when runner-up in junior hurdle at Ffos Las and, after a 17-month absence, again showed promise when fifth of 15 in maiden at Ludlow (15.8f, heavy) in February. Below that level last time, but he remains with potential as he goes handicapping. Best hurdle form on 2nd start; weak finisher next time but handicaps offer more scope.
5
7th (5) (10/1 +50%) Imperial Jade
10
10/1(+50%)
(5) Imperial Jade 10/1, Progressed with each start over hurdles last term, ending the campaign with victory in a junior event at Chepstow (16.1f, good to soft). Hasn't gone on this season, though did face tough asks in her last 2 races so the return to handicapping could help. Won 2m juvenile hurdle last spring; not gone on from that and others more obvious.
9
8th (9) (40/1 +39%) Pescatorius
40
40/1(+39%)
(9) Pescatorius 40/1, Finished down the field in bumpers and hasn't fared much better over hurdles, pulled up on his handicap debut at Hereford (19.7f, soft) last month. Looks to be up against it. Trainer going well but this one made low-key start to his handicap career last month.
10
9th (10) (28/1 +30%) My Lady Phoenix
28
28/1(+30%)
(10) My Lady Phoenix 28/1, Produced her best effort when runner-up in a Chepstow novice (16.1f, soft) in November but pulled up in handicaps both outings since. Application of a hood needs to help spark a revival. Pulled up in both handicaps; addition of a hood needs to make all the difference.
3
10th (3) (50/1 -400%) The Cypriot
50
50/1(-400%)
(3) The Cypriot 50/1, Modest form in bumpers but did show more than on hurdles debut when fourth of 9 in maiden at this course (16.7f, heavy) in March. Failed to repeat that effort at Fontwell 22 days ago, so he needs to get back on the up switched to a handicap. Some minor promise here in March; struggling early at Fontwell since; handicap debut.
6
11th (6) (18/1 +55%) Dixie Flyer
18
18/1(+55%)
(6) Dixie Flyer 18/1, Fair form at best when trained by Henry de Bromhead, but he remains a maiden over hurdles and has offered little in 4 starts for his current yard. Continues to fall in the weights but he has enough to prove at prevent. In the frame 4 times over hurdles in Ireland; not yet found form for new yard after layoff.
(10) On The Steel 17/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in bumper (16/1) at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 68 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Similar level of form in two bumper starts so far; e/w claims on hurdle bow.
4
2nd (4) (8/11 +51%) Doctor Glide
0.727273
8/11(+51%)
(4) Doctor Glide 8/11, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 20 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Leading claims. 4th behind Firefox and Ballyburn was promising and bounced back from lesser run latest.
2
3rd (2) (10/3 -21%) Napper Tandy
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(2) Napper Tandy 10/3, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fifth of 16 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft). Off 11 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Big player if ready to roll. Useful on Flat in Britain; solid runs in defeat in maiden hurdles; major player if fit.
5
4th (5) (28/1 -75%) Eoin's Charm
28
28/1(-75%)
(5) Eoin's Charm 28/1, Califet gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdlers Field Commander (stayed 2½m) and Point The Toes (stayed 3m). Califet gelding; 13,000eur foal; dam half-sister to Field Commander; may want further.
7
5th (7) (7/1 -100%) Giant Haystacks
7
7/1(-100%)
(7) Giant Haystacks 7/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, 25¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Risk Belle in Mullinan Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 139 days ago. Tough ask in Gr 3 on debut; this is easier but needs to settle better and improve.
14
6th (14) (40/1 -21%) Nicholas Street
40
40/1(-21%)
(14) Nicholas Street 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle (20/1) at Cork (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 29 days ago, considerately handled. Tailed off on debut at Cork when 20s; may come on for that but needs to settle.
6
7th (6) (33/1 +67%) Fairytale New York
33
33/1(+67%)
(6) Fairytale New York 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 500/1, ninth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 19 days ago. Pulled up on debut and tailed off at huge prices twice since.
16
8th (16) (100/1 +0%) Mayday Games
100
100/1(+0%)
(16) Mayday Games 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 80 days ago. RESERVE. Pulled up when 250s for his debut at Limerick in January; off 80 days.
12
9th (12) (40/1 -344%) Opposite Ends
40
40/1(-344%)
(12) Opposite Ends 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) on NH debut. Off 17 months. Hard to assess and betting likely the best guide to expectations. Unseated in Irish Point's maiden hurdle 18 months ago; may appreciate further.
8
|F| (8) (100/1 +33%) Khewilltu
100
100/1(+33%)
(8) Khewilltu 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 9 in juvenile hurdle (150/1) at this course (16.2f, good). Off 10 months. Tailed off in four starts at triple figure odds so far and off 325 days.
1
10th (1) (80/1 -471%) Highland King
80
80/1(-471%)
(1) Highland King 80/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Sixth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Dundalk (12f) 35 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run. Flat winner off 57 last month but well held on only previous hurdle run a year ago.
11
11th (11) (100/1 +0%) Ontheblind
100
100/1(+0%)
(11) Ontheblind 100/1, Mootaharer gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Mootaharer gelding; half-brother to point winner and will probably need further.
9
12th (9) (125/1 +17%) Kinski
125
125/1(+17%)
(9) Kinski 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) on NH debut 29 days ago. Tailed off 200-1 shot at Cork last month; best watched dropping in trip.
13
13th (13) (25/1 +75%) Texas King
25
25/1(+75%)
(13) Texas King 25/1, Youmzain gelding. Dam 5f/6f winner. Youmzain gelding; speedy Flat pedigree on dam's side; unlikely sort.
15
14th (15) (33/1 +34%) You're Kidding Me
33
33/1(+34%)
(15) You're Kidding Me 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 50/1) on NH debut 29 days ago. Finished alongside stablemate Nicholas Streeet on debut when tailed off; a lot to find.
(10) Adaay In Devon 3/1, Useful filly who posted a career best when taking 6-runner handicap over C&D (heavy) 12 days ago, keeping on well. This is tougher but another bold bid is on the cards. Has resumed in good form this spring but she'd have preferred the rain to keep falling.
1
2nd (1) (11/1 -29%) Electric Storm
11
11/1(-29%)
(1) Electric Storm 11/1, Twice-raced winner. Two wins from 2 runs last year. 5/2, won 9-runner minor event at Kempton (6f). Off 7 months. Likely to improve. Two solid efforts at Kempton late last summer; first run over 5f/on turf; needs more again.
9
3rd (9) (10/3 +17%) Vadream
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(9) Vadream 10/3, Smart mare who scored twice last year, notably Group 2 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket in May. Couldn't match that form thereafter but returns in calmer waters here and is one for the shortlist. No penalty for last May's Group 3 win but she could have done without the improved weather.
7
4th (7) (14/1 -40%) Sophia's Starlight
14
14/1(-40%)
(7) Sophia's Starlight 14/1, Useful filly. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Five wins from 12 runs last year. 11½ lengths last of 7 to Montassib in listed race (20/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive. Five-time winner last year; first crack at 5f and could have done with the rain continuing.
4
5th (4) (18/1 +36%) Pepsi Cat
18
18/1(+36%)
(4) Pepsi Cat 18/1, Fairly useful mare. C&D winner. Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f, 6/1) 27 days ago. In deeper waters here. Likely to give her running again but that would leave her some way short of what's needed.
5
6th (5) (15/2 -25%) Pinafore
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(5) Pinafore 15/2, Useful filly. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Bit below form 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Aussie Girl in listed race at the Curragh (6f, soft, 5/2), clear of rest. Off 6 months. Warrants respect. Could have done without the drying weather but cheekpieces definitely helped last backend.
2
7th (2) (66/1 -136%) Glamorous Breeze
66
66/1(-136%)
(2) Glamorous Breeze 66/1, Useful mare. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 3¾ lengths sixth of 9 to Emaraaty Ana in listed race (28/1) at Ascot (5f, good to firm), running on. Off 6 months. Up against it Better than ever last year but she's among the lowest rated back from six months off.
3
8th (3) (25/1 +11%) Lil Guff
25
25/1(+11%)
(3) Lil Guff 25/1, Fairly useful mare. C&D winner. 2¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Star of Lady M in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 13/2) 15 days ago. Plenty on plate here. Should come on for comeback but she'd have been 21lb better off with Vadream in a handicap.
12
9th (12) (18/1 -29%) Tears Of A Clown
18
18/1(-29%)
(12) Tears Of A Clown 18/1, Lightly-raced winner. 10/1, 7¾ lengths eleventh of 13 to Inquisitively in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Plenty to find on form. Pulled hard on her last run; remains open to further improvement after just four starts.
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10th (8) (33/1 +0%) Star Of Lady M
33
33/1(+0%)
(8) Star Of Lady M 33/1, Fairly useful filly. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 15 days ago. This is much tougher, though. This is far tougher back on turf and she'll be doing well to make the frame.
11
11th (11) (40/1 -186%) Exponista
40
40/1(-186%)
(11) Exponista 40/1, Lightly-raced winner. 100/1, 3¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Prime Art in Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good). Off 6 months. Improvement required to figure here. Not been beaten far in a muddling Group 3 latterly but would be a surprise winner today.
13
12th (13) (5/1 +41%) Unbreak My Heart
5
5/1(+41%)
(13) Unbreak My Heart 5/1, C&D winner. Excellent 2 lengths third of 13 to Inquisitively in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to soft, 25/1), finishing well. Off 6 months. Merits consideration. Steady progression last year, closing out with a solid third in Group 3 company; player.
6
13th (6) (10/1 -100%) Rage Of Bamby
10
10/1(-100%)
(6) Rage Of Bamby 10/1, Useful filly who found improvement when second in a handicap at the Ebor meeting at York last summer. Not in same form in 2 starts subsequently but can go well fresh and is one for the shortlist. Didn't enjoy much luck during a limited campaign last year; she's one to consider.
(2) Dancingondaceiling 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in bumper (20/1) at Cork (19f, heavy) on NH debut 18 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Point winner on heavy ground in February, completely tailed off in a bumper at Cork.
3
2nd (3) (5/2 -100%) Driscolls Hill
2.5
5/2(-100%)
(3) Driscolls Hill 5/2, Promising sort. Second of 10 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Cork (24.4f, heavy) 18 days ago. May well do better. Beaten 15l at Cork and now renews rivalry with Lough Owel who was 1/2l back in third.
8
3rd (8) (2/1 +50%) Rokathir
2
2/1(+50%)
(8) Rokathir 2/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded tongue strap on, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 22/1) on NH debut 46 days ago. Open to improvement. Point winner, jumping was untidy when a remote fourth on hurdling debut at Leopardstown.
6
4th (6) (11/4 -120%) Lough Owel
2.75
11/4(-120%)
(6) Lough Owel 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Creditable third of 10 in novice hurdle at Cork (24.4f, heavy, 9/1) 18 days ago. Stable in good form. One to keep on right side. Gave a much-improved display at Cork, closely matched with Driscolls Hill on that evidence.
1
5th (1) (16/1 +68%) Agree To Disagree
16
16/1(+68%)
(1) Agree To Disagree 16/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. In rear in a bumper, remote tenth on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse, tongue-tie now.
4
6th (4) (40/1 -21%) Kinturk Jack
40
40/1(-21%)
(4) Kinturk Jack 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy, 150/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has struggled in his two outings, trainer has a leading contender in Driscolls Hill.
7
|U| (7) (11/2 +73%) Manatee Du Brizais
5.5
11/2(+73%)
(7) Manatee Du Brizais 11/2, Once-raced maiden. 80/1 and tongue strap on, eighteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy) on NH debut 54 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Point winner, 80-1 when towards the rear on hurdling debut in a good maiden at Naas.
10
|U| (10) (150/1 +0%) Stellar Jury
150
150/1(+0%)
(10) Stellar Jury 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 300/1, eighteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor bumper form, massive price when tailed off on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
9
|PU| (9) (66/1 -100%) Larkins Lane
66
66/1(-100%)
(9) Larkins Lane 66/1, Dylan Thomas mare. Dam fair 2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Entitled to come on for the run. By Dylan Thomas out of minor hurdles winner, not an obvious contender first time out.
5
|PU| (5) (100/1 +0%) Le Goom
100
100/1(+0%)
(5) Le Goom 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 250/1) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Huge price when pulled up Naas early this month, safe to leave him out of calculations.
(6) Bullets Hill 5/2, Fairly useful dual winner in bumpers faced a couple of stiff tasks early into his hurdles career and got back on track returned to more realistic company when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 13 days ago. Longer trip here will suit and he's highly respected. Dual bumper winner on good to soft; close up on handicap debut latest; down 1lb; dangerous.
9
2nd (9) (9/2 +25%) Elusiveness
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(9) Elusiveness 9/2, Flat-bred mare again hinted at ability when placed in heavy-ground novice event here (16.7f) in February. Quicker conditions now could be a plus given her pedigree and she's the type to do better now handicapping. Minor hurdle promise; unraced on good ground but still worth a look on handicap debut.
8
3rd (8) (10/3 +33%) Star Of Affinity
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(8) Star Of Affinity 10/3, Some promise when fifth in Taunton bumper and 2m Kempton novice hurdle first 2 starts. Again looked a stayer when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (17.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago and he's likely to be of greater interest a bit further down the line. Hinted at ability; never seriously involved on handicap debut; this stiffer test can suit.
11
4th (11) ( ) Harry's Hope
0
()
(11) Harry's Hope , Irish point winner who showed more than previously under Rules when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle here (17f) in January. Back on track when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 23 days ago and hard to discount. Good-ground Irish point winner; down 11lb for 2 handicap runs; drying ground could help.
3
5th (3) (16/1 -14%) Groom De Cotte
16
16/1(-14%)
(3) Groom De Cotte 16/1, Only muted efforts over hurdles recently and suffered an early fall sent chasing here in December. Well treated on the pick of last season's efforts but he's hard to fancy back over the smaller obstacles. Maiden; fell over fences last time; well handicapped on best hurdle form; conditions suit.
4
6th (4) (10/1 -54%) Thurley
10
10/1(-54%)
(4) Thurley 10/1, Promising fourth at Wincanton on his hurdles bow in the autumn and got back on track when filling the same position there in January. Opening mark looks workable on return from 98-day break. Signs of ability in two 1m7f Wincanton maidens; worth a market check on handicap debut.
1
7th (1) (14/1 +0%) Can't Say
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Can't Say 14/1, Pulled up in a point and little impact over hurdles so far, albeit hinting at ability when fifth here on hurdles bow. Opening handicap mark likely requires improvement. Promising 3rd in a 2m maiden here in March; can figure now handicapping.
5
8th (5) (28/1 -12%) Kingoftheswingerz
28
28/1(-12%)
(5) Kingoftheswingerz 28/1, Modest in bumpers and showed aptitude for hurdling when third of 9 in a novice event at Wincanton. Backwards steps since, though, and others make greater appeal. Modest hurdle form so far but drying ground may well help on handicap debut.
2
|PU| (2) (22/1 -340%) Miss Hunky Dory
22
22/1(-340%)
(2) Miss Hunky Dory 22/1, Third in a bumper here on New Year's Day and gave reason for encouragement when a staying-on second in a Wincanton novice (15.2f) last month. Failed to repeat that at Chepstow a fortnight later but step up in trip bodes well on handicap debut. Well-connected mare who can appreciate the step up in trip on handicap debut; considered.
10
|PU| (10) (33/1 -230%) Buck Of Maine
33
33/1(-230%)
(10) Buck Of Maine 33/1, From a good French family and reached the frame in both bumpers last year. Little impact in a trip of novice hurdles since but, assuming he's tuned-up following a 7-month break, improvement may well be forthcoming now that he's pitched into a handicap. Close up in good-ground bumper; could improve back on sound surface at a realistic level.
(7) Cheerful Chap 2/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft, 4/1) 3 days ago. Carries penalty but may have more to offer for this yard. Made plenty of use of to score over 2m at Naas on Monday; bold bid again expected.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 -27%) Kings Hill
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(1) Kings Hill 7/2, 15½ lengths ninth of 11 to Slade Steel in Supreme Novices' Hurdle (150/1) at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and this a much more realistic assignment. Beaten 15l in Supreme Novices'; unexposed handicap debutant with likely more to offer.
3
3rd (3) (6/1 -9%) Zoffanien
6
6/1(-9%)
(3) Zoffanien 6/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 54 days ago. Threatening to come good from this mark. 2021 winner but has regressed and needs the ground to dry out.
8
4th (8) (40/1 -21%) Young Fitzy
40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Young Fitzy 40/1, 12/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 99 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hood back on. Very hard to make a case for. Back from a short break and has it all to do from 13lb out of handicap.
5
5th (5) (11/4 +58%) Belle The Lioness
2.75
11/4(+58%)
(5) Belle The Lioness 11/4, 20/1, below form seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 75 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can give a good account. Ran well for long way in valuable Leopardstown handicap; drops in grade so one to consider.
6
6th (6) (12/1 -41%) The Dasher Conway
12
12/1(-41%)
(6) The Dasher Conway 12/1, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft, 12/1) 174 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Six months' off so may need this but remains on a fair mark.
4
7th (4) (10/1 -186%) Barnacullia
10
10/1(-186%)
(4) Barnacullia 10/1, Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) 173 days ago, conceding first run. Enters calculations from his lower hurdles mark compared to fences. Lack of a recent run a concern but handles most conditions and has to be respected.
(6) Happy Chandler 9/1, Modest form in 2 runs at 2 yrs. Off 8 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Owen Burrows. Hard to fancy. Modest form in two starts for Owen Burrows last summer; needs to raise his game.
10
1st (10) (9/2 +25%) Volto Di Medusa
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(10) Volto Di Medusa 9/2, Fair form at best. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 13 in maiden (12/1) at Thurles (8f, soft) when last seen. Off 6 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Could go well for new yard. Best effort for Joseph O'Brien last year when third on final outing; interesting.
5
2nd (5) (3/1 -9%) God Bless America
3
3/1(-9%)
(5) God Bless America 3/1, Twice-raced gelding. 5/1, second of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 24 days ago. Good shout if not inconvenienced by stall 12. Runner-up in both starts on the Southwell AW; form not worked out, but still a big player.
2
3rd (2) (4/1 -14%) Prefer The Sister
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Prefer The Sister 4/1, 13/2, second of 5 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Has races in her. Has shown ability in her two starts on the AW; a player in this field.
11
4th (11) (12/1 -20%) Epidavros
12
12/1(-20%)
(11) Epidavros 12/1, €70,000 foal, Magna Grecia filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m winner Uncoiled. Cost a bit and not overfaced on belated debut. Nice pedigree and the stable does have winning newcomers; watch market.
4
5th (4) (8/1 +33%) Fortnum
8
8/1(+33%)
(4) Fortnum 8/1, 15/2, fifth of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut. Off 97 days. Might need more time and further. Green when fifth on his Wolverhampton debut in January; gelded since; watch market.
1
6th (1) (33/1 +18%) Voix De Bocelli
33
33/1(+18%)
(1) Voix De Bocelli 33/1, Third in 2 French claiming hurdles. Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 100/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 9 days ago. Has shown ability in two starts on the AW this month, but looks one for handicaps.
7
7th (7) (13/2 -63%) Oscar Mike
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(7) Oscar Mike 13/2, 26,000 gns yearling, 32,000 gns 2-y-o, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 9f Tuwaiq and 10.7f winner Apercu. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Starts out in a very winnable contest. Makes some appeal on pedigree, but stable has few winning newcomers.
9
8th (9) (25/1 -79%) Airgunner
25
25/1(-79%)
(9) Airgunner 25/1, Pearl Secret gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Solar Flair and winner up to 1m Warbird, both useful. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. Worth a look starting out in thin maiden. Stable doesn't have many winning newcomers, but his pedigree makes him worth a second look.
8
9th (8) (40/1 +0%) Tomorrow Day
40
40/1(+0%)
(8) Tomorrow Day 40/1, Poor maiden. Off 7 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Seamus Durack. Best effort for previous yard when fourth on AW on final outing; needs plenty more.
3
10th (3) (22/1 +12%) Enzo Maresca
22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Enzo Maresca 22/1, €6,500 foal, €35,000 yearling, €13,000 2-y-o, Almanzor gelding. Half-brother to French 9f-1½m winner Rovienne and winner up to 1¾m abroad by Nathaniel. Dam French 1m winner out of smart 1m-1¼m winner Reggane. Something to like on pedigree, but only of interest if attracting support.
(3) Cosmo Renfro 9/2, Course winner (24.5f) in November and improved on that form since, latest when second of 9 in handicap hurdle (10/3) here (21f, heavy) 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Highly consistent this season, has been running over further but holds an obvious chance.
8
2nd (8) (13/2 +13%) Beeverstown Place
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(8) Beeverstown Place 13/2, Back from 10 weeks off when good third of 15 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy, 20/1) 8 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Likely to go well again. Makes a quick reappearance after an encouraging run at this venue last week, blinkered now.
4
3rd (4) (17/2 -13%) Cosmic Rock
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(4) Cosmic Rock 17/2, Course winner. 17/2, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Merits consideration. No sign of his best form since a third placing at this venue in December, others preferred.
1
4th (1) (5/1 +17%) Wee Charlie
5
5/1(+17%)
(1) Wee Charlie 5/1, 15/2, running well fell in handicap chase at this course (17.5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not out of things. Held in second when falling in a chase here last time, useful hurdles form last season.
11
5th (11) (10/1 +0%) Without Exception
10
10/1(+0%)
(11) Without Exception 10/1, Fared better than previously when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 33 days ago. Claims if building on that. In the money for the first time when third at Down Royal, more needed to feature here.
7
6th (7) (4/1 -14%) Knockbrack Rambler
4
4/1(-14%)
(7) Knockbrack Rambler 4/1, Left previous form behind when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 29 days ago. 6 lb rise fair and is one for the shortlist. Improved form when scoring at Cork a month ago, could be in the mix again off 6lb higher.
2
7th (2) (7/2 +30%) Bonnie Kellie
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(2) Bonnie Kellie 7/2, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in October. Running below form when fell in handicap chase (16/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 41 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Others preferred. Took a heavy fall in a chase last time, well handicapped relative to his mark over fences.
9
8th (9) (18/1 +10%) Dream Once More
18
18/1(+10%)
(9) Dream Once More 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 50/1) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Work to do. Big price when finishing last at Navan in her first handicap, seems safe to rule out.
6
|PU| (6) (20/1 -100%) Farrokh
20
20/1(-100%)
(6) Farrokh 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 41 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Market check advised. Does not appeal as being well handicapped on the basis of four maiden hurdle attempts.
10
|PU| (10) (66/1 -32%) Deramore Park
66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Deramore Park 66/1, 250/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 173 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Improvement required. Ran only twice last year after a long layoff, very hard to make a case for her.
(12) Kick Up A Storm 11/1, Hasn't built on last autumn's hurdle debut third in 2 subsequent outings but could easily prove a different proposition for his top yard now handicapping after a break. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. Market confidence significant. Returns from a break for handicap debut from a top yard in good form; cheekpieces added..
14
2nd (14) (11/4 +0%) Cooleenymore
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(14) Cooleenymore 11/4, Has made the frame all 5 starts in handicap hurdles and she was an emphatic winner on second run over fences under Harry Kimber here (24.2f, heavy) 12 days ago. Obvious claims back in this sphere off the same mark. Ready chase winner latest; well treated if repeating that but far from certain she will..
6
3rd (6) (12/1 -33%) Awesome Foursome
12
12/1(-33%)
(6) Awesome Foursome 12/1, Opened account in this sphere at Perth in September and largely creditable efforts in defeat since. Beaten 19 lengths when third of 10 at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) last month but that was a stronger handicap than this and he's one to consider. Beaten 19l at Haydock (3m, soft) latest; drops 1lb and should be competitive..
4
4th (4) (15/2 +77%) Just In A Bit
7.5
15/2(+77%)
(4) Just In A Bit 15/2, Placed both starts between the flags and showed promise in novice hurdles (both at around 2½m) at Southwell and Leicester. However, he hasn't made much of an impact switched to handicap company the last twice. Weakened to be 21l third at Wetherby (3m, soft); early days but does have a bit to prove..
5
5th (5) (14/1 +30%) Defi Nonantais
14
14/1(+30%)
(5) Defi Nonantais 14/1, Steady improvement in 3 novice hurdles but only a respectable effort without finding the necessary progress on his handicap bow at Wincanton last month. Bit better in cheekpieces/tongue strap following a wind op when fifth of 10 at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) recently. Improvement needed. Fifth at Plumpton latest; drops 2lb and likely to need more improvement to defy this mark..
9
6th (9) (22/1 -83%) Dear Ralphy
22
22/1(-83%)
(9) Dear Ralphy 22/1, Runner-up either side of his decisive breakthrough success at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) in November. Would be in with a shout if reproducing that level of form but he needs to bounce back following a lacklustre display at Plumpton last time. Blinkers enlisted. Bit to prove after falling in a chase and running no sort of race over hurdles last time..
15
7th (15) (7/1 +30%) My Girl Katie
7
7/1(+30%)
(15) My Girl Katie 7/1, On a good mark judged on last season's peak hurdles form and appears to be coming back to the boil judged on her respectable efforts at Hereford and Taunton the last twice. Needs consdering. Took a step back in the right direction latest but others push stronger claims..
10
8th (10) (16/1 +36%) The Midwife
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) The Midwife 16/1, Point winner who showed improved form under Rules when striking on her handicap bow at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) in February. However, has come up short off this mark both starts since and she looks vulnerable. Sprang a 25-1 surprise in February but handicapper has had her measure since..
3
9th (3) (22/1 -144%) Ithaka
22
22/1(-144%)
(3) Ithaka 22/1, Landed a gamble in a Wincanton handicap last spring and while there's been little to shout about since then, his latest third in a 14-runner Taunton contest (3m, soft) was more like it. Definite chance if able to build on that off the same mark here. Took a step back in the right direction latest; each-way player if he can back that up..
11
10th (11) (7/2 +35%) Moonlight Artist
3.5
7/2(+35%)
(11) Moonlight Artist 7/2, Got off the mark over C&D in November and largely in good nick since, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. No threat to the winner that day but eased slightly in class now and he's not discounted. Below par last time but is interesting back here (C&D winner) with claimer assigned..
13
11th (13) (28/1 +44%) Captain Marco
28
28/1(+44%)
(13) Captain Marco 28/1, Has merely hinted at ability thus far, little impact upped to 3m for his handicap debut at Taunton last time. Best to look elsewhere. Hasn't yet managed to get competitive in four starts; needs a favour from the handicapper..
2
12th (2) (40/1 -150%) Tough Approach
40
40/1(-150%)
(2) Tough Approach 40/1, Left initial hurdles efforts well behind when runner-up in a 21f Kempton novice in February but he ran no sort of a race upped to 3m for his handicap debut at Taunton next time. Since undergone another wind op and sports first-time cheekpieces. Had wind surgery after being pulled up; drops 3lb/in grade; cheekpieces on; interesting..
1
13th (1) (20/1 -67%) Rebel Intentions
20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Rebel Intentions 20/1, Took a step forward when making all at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft) in November and good third upped to 3m there later that month. Not in the same form since, though saying that he didn't perform badly back from a 9-week break returned to Ascot last month. 2 lb lower now and couldn't rule out. Below par since Ascot third but could be revived down in grade..
8
|PU| (8) (25/1 +24%) Sea Village
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) Sea Village 25/1, Remains winless following 8 attempts in this sphere and while he has a fighting chance judged on his third in a big-field Hereford handicap (25.5f, soft) last month, he completely misfired at Bangor next time. Well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on his three starts..
18:30 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
COOLEENYMORE bolted up by 17 lengths over fences here earlier in the month and she switches back to this sphere, which could prove a shrewd move. Robert Walford's eight-year-old is in great heart and looks the way to go, with her main danger possibly Just In A Bit after his third at Wetherby. Ithaka makes some appeal after outrunning his odds to hit the frame at Taunton, and handicap debutant Kick Up A Storm is another to consider.
It's hard to resist the allure of COOLEENYMORE, who bolted up over fences here recently and she is able to compete off the same mark back hurdling. My Girl Katie has slipped to a dangerous mark and a reproduction of her form from last spring would bring her squarely into the argument. Handicap debutant Kick Up A Storm, Moonlight Artist and Rebel Intentions are others with a chance.
The suggestion is KICK UP A STORM for whom the return to a greater stamina test can see this gelding to good effect on handicap debut.
(7) Game And Glory 5/1, One win from 28 NH runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.3f, soft, 20/1) 96 days ago. Recent runs disappointing so clearly needs to bounce back and ground probably not ideal.
6
2nd (6) (11/2 +61%) Flidais
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(6) Flidais 11/2, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 22/1) 80 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Significantly up in trip. Poor recent form hardly inspires, jumping poorly last time.
4
3rd (4) (9/2 +40%) All About Lucy
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(4) All About Lucy 9/2, 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 110 days ago. Booking of Donoghue a plus. Back from 16 months' absence and wants better ground so opposable.
3
4th (3) (6/1 +8%) Ginnets Girl
6
6/1(+8%)
(3) Ginnets Girl 6/1, Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. 20/1, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 152 days ago. Yard in good form. Back from winter break but unlikely to have her ground here.
5
5th (5) (7/2 +75%) Rebel Early
3.5
7/2(+75%)
(5) Rebel Early 7/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Below form ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 33/1) 29 days ago. Booking of Gilligan a plus. Now below last winning mark. Just glimpses of form nowadays so hard to back with any real confidence.
1
6th (1) (3/1 -200%) Notkeepinyagoing
3
3/1(-200%)
(1) Notkeepinyagoing 3/1, 7/2, career best when winning 9-runner maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 46 days ago, unchallenged. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Leading claims. Sharp 2m6f here should suit but stiffest task yet on handicap debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
NOTKEEPINYAGOING opened her hurdling account in fine style at Leopardstown early last month and having gone up just a couple of pounds since, she looks capable of striking on her handicap debut in against her own sex. This looks like a nice opportunity against rivals who don't come here in the same kind of form. The Gordon Elliott-trained Ginnets Girl won over 3m1f at Kilbeggan last summer, but this ground would be a concern on her return. Natural Look was pulled up on her most recent outing at Leopardstown, but previous form would make her a big player in this company.
Last month's Leopardstown maiden winner NOTKEEPINYAGOING should have more to offer and rather stands out in a race where most of her rivals have something to prove at present. Rebel Early might be the one to give her most to do if bouncing back to the form she showed when second at Cork in January.
NOTKEEPINYAGOING may not have beaten much in her maiden but could take some catching around here on handicap debut
(10) Mini Mildred 7/2, Showed improved form and an excellent attitude when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 3/1) 4 months ago, digging deep under pressure. Just 2 lb higher for her return and she shouldn’t be underestimated. Off the mark when last seen in December (1m6f, AW); still relatively low mileage.
7
2nd (7) (8/1 -78%) Calshot Spit
8
8/1(-78%)
(7) Calshot Spit 8/1, Failed to improve for the step up in trip when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 11/2) 15 days ago, weakening last ½f. Makes turf debut. Unplaced in all nine starts but he's consistent and should run his race once again.
8
3rd (8) (6/1 +40%) Kingston Sunflower
6
6/1(+40%)
(8) Kingston Sunflower 6/1, Gave her all under an aggressive ride after 11 weeks off when third of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 17 days ago. Likely to find a few too strong. 0-15 on the Flat; should run her race but likely vulnerable once more.
2
4th (2) (17/2 -89%) Virtual Hug
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(2) Virtual Hug 17/2, 10/3, holding his form well and notched a third win for current connections in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 17 days ago. 3 lb higher and looks competitive on form. Three Wolverhampton wins since November, the latest 17 days ago; solid contender.
4
5th (4) (17/2 -55%) Black Smoke
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(4) Black Smoke 17/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 11/2, ran to a similar level when third of 8 in handicap there (14f) 15 days ago. Beat Virtual Hug on AW (1m6f) last month; fair third latest; ran well here last summer.
6
6th (6) (9/2 +89%) Tigerten
4.5
9/2(+89%)
(6) Tigerten 9/2, 25/1, shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 52 days ago. Back up in trip. On a good mark but mixed bag for current yard and well beaten when last seen in February.
1
7th (1) (80/1 -100%) Head Of State
80
80/1(-100%)
(1) Head Of State 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, again ran below form when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No show in two runs for this yard but down in weights & up in trip with headgear added.
5
8th (5) (16/1 +20%) Villazon
16
16/1(+20%)
(5) Villazon 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 25/1) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form. Handicapper looked in charge on AW the last twice; headgear added now back on turf.
9
9th (9) (18/1 -125%) Highland Flyer
18
18/1(-125%)
(9) Highland Flyer 18/1, Did all he could back under more positive tactics when third of 13 in handicap at this course (13f, soft, 11/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Not ruled out if fully tuned up. Placed here over shorter on his last two starts as a 3yo; vulnerable to stronger stayers.
3
10th (3) (9/2 +0%) Imperial Cult
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(3) Imperial Cult 9/2, Ran respectably after 5 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (16f) 23 days ago, well positioned. Entitled to come on from that, so looks to hold leading claims from 1 lb lower. 0-12 but he's shown promise and should be sharper with a recent run behind him; e-w shout.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Black Smoke has been in good form on the all-weather recently and Mark Loughnane's charge, who was on target off 1lb lower on the turf at Lingfield last August, must enter calculations. Similarly, Virtual Hug arrives in fine fettle and he appeals as a leading candidate, although it is CALSHOT SPIT who might be worth taking a chance on. The less-exposed son of New Bay doesn't have many miles on the clock and could improve now switched to turf in this sphere.
IMPERIAL CULT made a satisfactory return to action at Kempton last month and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs he can open his account from a career-low mark. Second choice is Virtual Hug, who is holding his form well and notched a third win for current connections earlier this month. Mini Mildred and Black Smoke can fight out minor honours.
The return to turf shouldn't be an issue for VIRTUAL HUG and he can continue his good run of form. Black Smoke is next best.
(1) Favori De Champdou 8/13, Useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Punchestown in November. Fell in Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse (29.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. This is much easier and he should take the beating. Grade 2 winner hasn't progressed but still major claims dropped in class.
2
2nd (2) (9/1 +50%) Donacheady Gale
9
9/1(+50%)
(2) Donacheady Gale 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. Very good second of 7 in novice chase (15/2) at Down Royal (19.6f, soft) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Out of his depth in this, though. Back with two solid runs over fences last month but this represents a step up.
6
3rd (6) (15/2 +66%) Bella Bliss
7.5
15/2(+66%)
(6) Bella Bliss 15/2, Fairly useful chaser. 3 wins from 11 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Kelso in September. Fifth of 7 in novice chase at Down Royal (19.6f, soft, 15/2) 33 days ago. Back up in trip. Engaged 6.45 Clonmel Thursday. Winner here last summer but ground conditions remain against her.
5
4th (5) (50/1 +38%) Tullyhogue Fort
50
50/1(+38%)
(5) Tullyhogue Fort 50/1, Modest hurdler. Tailed-off last of 6 to Grangeclare West in Neville Hotels (Fort Leney) Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, soft, 300/1) 112 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Ordinary handicapper has loads to find on ratings here and ground against him too.
4
|F| (4) (11/4 -22%) Joyeux Machin
2.75
11/4(-22%)
(4) Joyeux Machin 11/4, Useful chaser. 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 76 days ago, tailing off before 2 out. Likely to bounce back returned to chasing in calmer waters. Big player on best form but needs to bounce back.
18:50 Limerick Maiden Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow
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This looks like a nice opportunity for FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU. He was a faller in the Irish National on his last start when looking well beaten and this small field event could be a nice confidence booster. The Saddler Maker gelding was a Grade 2 winner at Punchestown back in November and has kept good company since. At the weights, Joyeux Machin is the obvious danger. He's another Saddler Maker gelding and was pulled up over hurdles when last seen at the Dublin Racing Festival. He had been no match for Lucid Dreams in a rated novice chase before that but had been in good form around Wexford prior to that and is a capable sort at his best. Donacheady Gale could prove best of the remainder.
FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU has the most class in this field and, if none the worse for his fall in the Irish Grand National, he should be able to get the better of Joyeux Machin in a race that the pair are likely to dominate.
Seemingly a match, with recent National faller FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU narrowly preferred to Joyeux Machin
(6) Hidalgo Des Bordes 9/2, Runner-up in an Irish point back in May 2022 and hinted at promise on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles since the turn of the year, third of 12 in Plumpton maiden (15.9f) 53 days ago. Goes handicapping over fences now and better showing certainly not ruled out. Tongue strap on first time. Open to improvement now chasing and interesting from a workable mark; tongue-tie goes on..
1
2nd (1) (10/1 -400%) Dunstall Rambler
10
10/1(-400%)
(1) Dunstall Rambler 10/1, Just modest form at best over hurdles but set to improve on that, on debut over fences, when falling at last at Huntingdon (16.5f) 25 days ago. 4 lb higher now but likely has more to offer in this sphere. Fell at the last when upsides the leader latest; back up 4lb; unexposed and interesting..
5
3rd (5) (10/1 -67%) Hooky Street
10
10/1(-67%)
(5) Hooky Street 10/1, Stepped up on low-key comeback run over hurdles when fifth of 8 in handicap at Hereford (16f, soft) on debut over fences 10 days ago. This longer trip should suit and enters calculations. Blinkers on first time. Weakened out of it on his recent chase debut at Hereford (2m, soft); blinkers go on..
3
4th (3) (13/2 +19%) Samtara
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(3) Samtara 13/2, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles who shaped better than distance beaten when fourth of 10 in handicap chase (10/1) at this course (19.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Not out of things. Not ruled out if first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.
7
5th (7) (9/1 +73%) He'llstopatthetop
9
9/1(+73%)
(7) He'llstopatthetop 9/1, Maiden pointer who hasn't figured in 3 starts over timber and was a similar story on debut over fences at Taunton in December. Irish point runner up who is hard to make a strong case for based on his form under rules..
4
6th (4) (12/1 -71%) Man Of Light
12
12/1(-71%)
(4) Man Of Light 12/1, Modest winner at 17f over hurdles but suffered a heavy fall (5 out) on debut in this sphere at Taunton last month. This run should reveal more. Needed his hurdles run in January; needs confidence restoring after a heavy chase fall..
13
7th (13) (11/1 +45%) Etincelle Artiste
11
11/1(+45%)
(13) Etincelle Artiste 11/1, Runner-up sole start in points but just poor form under Rules and work to do from 3 lb out of the handicap. Pulled up at Taunton (2m2f, good) latest; not easy to fancy from 3lb wrong.
10
8th (10) (10/3 +76%) Poet's Reflection
3.333333
10/3(+76%)
(10) Poet's Reflection 10/3, Placed off 8 lb higher in this contest last season but rather gone backwards since and has something to prove at present. Placed over C&D last spring; well treated on that form but not what she's shown since..
9
9th (9) (10/1 +0%) Grand Escaparde
10
10/1(+0%)
(9) Grand Escaparde 10/1, Yet to trouble the judge in a bumper or a trio of outings over hurdles and remains to be seen if addition of cheekpieces make an impact on chasing bow. Poor form in a bumper and three hurdles at up to 2m5f; in good hands but need to see more..
12
10th (12) (20/1 +60%) Mr Sociable
20
20/1(+60%)
(12) Mr Sociable 20/1, Well held in 3 outings back from a long absence last winter and no encouragement this term, including on chase debut at Wincanton last time. 2 lb out of the handicap. Has shown little since being third in a maiden hurdle in 2021; pulled up on chase debut..
8
11th (8) (12/1 -33%) Lustleigh
12
12/1(-33%)
(8) Lustleigh 12/1, Showed more than first time up over fences when second in a handicap at Ludlow (16f) in February but failed to build on that at Taunton last time and his overall profile is a little off-putting. Below par latest but if you can forgive that he could be competitive now 2lb lower..
19:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
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DUNSTALL RAMBLER still held every chance when falling at the last on his chasing debut at Huntingdon and he may have been a tad unfortunate to go up 4lb for that display. However, Tom George's charge could have plenty of improvement in him so he can make amends. Hidalgo Des Bordes showed a lot more ability on his most recent effort over hurdles at Plumpton and it will be interesting to see how he fares in a first-time tongue-tie on his chase/handicap bow. Samtara is another to watch out for.
DUNSTALL RAMBLER may well have made a winning chase debut but for a late fall at Huntingdon last month and is taken to gain compensation here. Hooky Street could provide the chief threat of those with form over the larger obstacles, whilst Hidalgo des Bordes has experience in points and is worth checking in the market on his first start in this sphere.
Compensation awaits for DUNSTALL RAMBLER (nap), who was challenging for the lead when coming down on a the last on chase debut.
(8) Captain Jimmy 9/1, Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy, 14/1) 40 days ago. Below best back hurdling lately; has a bit to find though handicapper giving him a chance.
3
2nd (3) (16/1 -129%) Miss Vivacious
16
16/1(-129%)
(3) Miss Vivacious 16/1, 125/1, last of 4 in minor event hurdle at Navan (21.7f, heavy) 27 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Remains unexposed on handicap debut and respected source.
5
3rd (5) (18/1 -177%) It's Time Again
18
18/1(-177%)
(5) It's Time Again 18/1, C&D winner. Off 13 months. Booking of Shinnick a plus. Good record here and one to keep an eye on. Dual C&D winner on better ground in 2022; watching brief advised on return.
2
4th (2) (9/4 +32%) Lough Nigara
2.25
9/4(+32%)
(2) Lough Nigara 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy, 10/3) 34 days ago. Two handicap runs promising but will need to be ridden handier around this sharper track.
10
5th (10) (20/1 +50%) Father Jed
20
20/1(+50%)
(10) Father Jed 20/1, C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 33 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Runs well here and better for recent comeback run but wants better ground.
11
6th (11) (12/1 +52%) Oldtown To Emly
12
12/1(+52%)
(11) Oldtown To Emly 12/1, Sixteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, heavy, 18/1) 129 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Penultimate Limerick run was a fair effort; cheekpieces now tried but others preferred.
4
|U| (4) (33/1 -18%) Monty's Way
33
33/1(-18%)
(4) Monty's Way 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 50/1) 95 days ago, dropping away 2 out. Significantly up in trip. Decent on flat but poor so far hurdling and very hard to fancy.
9
|PU| (9) (9/2 +63%) The Flying Donkey
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(9) The Flying Donkey 9/2, 11/1, respectable tenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Millar a plus. Tongue strap on 1st time. 2m didn't suit on latest; more expected back at suitable trip; tongue-tie tried.
7
|PU| (7) (11/4 -57%) Beau's Candle
2.75
11/4(-57%)
(7) Beau's Candle 11/4, 9/4 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving John Gerard Fitzgerald when good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 58 days ago. That is good form and he's in the mix. Punchestown second should appreciate longer trip; shortlisted.
1
|PU| (1) (22/1 -159%) Desperado Genie
22
22/1(-159%)
(1) Desperado Genie 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 200/1) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress and one to consider. Soundly beaten in maidens; goes handicapping with a lot to prove.
6
|PU| (6) (33/1 -50%) Leis Fein
33
33/1(-50%)
(6) Leis Fein 33/1, Ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20.6f, soft, 50/1) 45 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Tailed off on both recent comeback runs in Thurles maidens; hard to fancy on handicap bow.
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BEAU'S CANDLE ran well on his return to the 'track' at Punchestown in February and can go one better now. He was no match for easy winner Balum then, but it was a solid run from the dual point-to-point winner and that form has worked out well since. Stepping up in trip should be a help as well. Lough Nigara has been placed on his last couple of runs and looks an obvious threat. He remains on the same mark as when third at Thurles last month. Captain Jimmy was well beaten last time, but is slipping down the handicap and has form on this type of ground so could get a bit closer.
A tricky handicap with DESPERADO GENIE chanced. She looks capable of better now handicapping up in trip and gets the vote over Beau's Candle and the returning It's Time Again.
Following good efforts in his first two handicaps LOUGH NIGARA could now be ready to strike, although he'll have to be ridden handier
(13) Havana Goldrush 9/1, C&D winner. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 62 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Latest effort best excused and can't be fully dismissed. Won this race last year off 9lb higher; not at his best on AW this winter.
10
2nd (10) (17/2 +39%) Ravenglass
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(10) Ravenglass 17/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/2) 44 days ago. Not without hope. Modest strike-rate but he's run several good races on AW over the winter.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +42%) Johnjay
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(4) Johnjay 7/2, C&D winner. 8/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (8f, firm), not ideally placed. Off 10 months. Successful here on last year's return, so one to note if the market speaks in his favour. C&D winner one year ago; held his own in Class 5 after; still has potential; contender.
3
4th (3) (11/2 +54%) Snapcracklepop
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(3) Snapcracklepop 11/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW), not clear run. Off 6 months. Liable to need the run but worth monitoring in the betting. On a losing run but eligible for Class 6 as a consequence; has gone well fresh before.
1
5th (1) (9/4 -38%) Three Yorkshiremen
2.25
9/4(-38%)
(1) Three Yorkshiremen 9/4, 10/1, improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 6 days ago, easily. Unexposed for this yard and well worth a chance to follow up. Bolted up over 1m2f on AW last week; well in under a penalty; the one to beat.
8
6th (8) (40/1 -21%) Emorcee
40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Emorcee 40/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 18/1) 58 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for based on latest efforts. Not beaten a rival in 2 AW runs for this yard; return of headgear looks a good move though.
9
7th (9) (33/1 +50%) Thewaytothestars
33
33/1(+50%)
(9) Thewaytothestars 33/1, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 22/1). Off 179 days. Returns with something to prove. Two turf wins last year; fair mark but back from a break perhaps not the day to catch her.
7
8th (7) (25/1 -25%) Eye Of The Water
25
25/1(-25%)
(7) Eye Of The Water 25/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. 33/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 98 days. Usually gives his running here and warrants a market check back from a break. Two C&D wins on good to soft last year; handy mark if ready to go after a 98-day break.
5
9th (5) (33/1 +67%) Jade Country
33
33/1(+67%)
(5) Jade Country 33/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 100/1). Off 165 days. First run for yard after leaving John Flint. On a reduced mark but as a result of a tame end to his 2023 campaign.
6
10th (6) (9/1 -13%) My Ambition
9
9/1(-13%)
(6) My Ambition 9/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 4/1). Off 6 months. Merits consideration. Two C&D wins last summer on firm ground; fair mark but could do with it drying out.
11
11th (11) (40/1 -60%) Olympic Quest
40
40/1(-60%)
(11) Olympic Quest 40/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Eighth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 15 days ago. Makes turf debut. Others more persuasive. AW win in January but less good two weeks ago; turf debut.
2
12th (2) (10/1 -150%) Raqraaq
10
10/1(-150%)
(2) Raqraaq 10/1, 16/5, won 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW), always holding on. Off 153 days. Remains well treated on old form and boasts solid claims if he's tuned up. Up 4lb for his Lingfield win in November (1m, AW); fair mark still; one to consider.
12
13th (12) (66/1 +0%) Brown Mouse
66
66/1(+0%)
(12) Brown Mouse 66/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 154 days. Others are more persuasive. 25-race maiden, 16 of the defeats in Jersey, and no show in two runs for new yard.
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JOHNJAY might not have been seen for 309 days but, having won over C&D on his reappearance last year, the lightly-raced four-year-old might be able to strike. Three Yorkshiremen is 2lb well-in under a 5lb penalty following his Chelmsford win six days ago but that shouldn't prevent him from mounting another stern challenge, while others to note include My Ambition and Raqraaq, who returns to action off a competitive mark.
THREE YORKSHIREMAN hasn't had much racing for his current yard and stepped up to score readily at Chelmsford recently, so he's capable of defying a penalty if in the same mood. Raqraaq is considered the main danger despite having a 5-month break to overcome and Johnjay needs considering as he bids to make another winning reappearance.
Three Yorkshiremen isn't taken on lightly but JOHNJAY, an unexposed C&D winner, is a viable alternative.
(7) Another Ocana 11/2, Winner in hurdle here in December. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at this course (16f, heavy) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others more persuasive. Course winner over hurdles, has to rebound from below-par run over hurdles here last week.
5
2nd (5) (9/2 +31%) Know The Game
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(5) Know The Game 9/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving J. T. R. Dreaper when respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not out of things. Should be better for a hurdles run, more effective as a chaser, holds a solid chance.
2
3rd (2) (10/3 -48%) Sunnyvilla
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(2) Sunnyvilla 10/3, Posted career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 18 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and ought to go well again. Possibly a little fortunate to get away with a 4lb rise for Thurles win, definite chance.
6
4th (6) (6/1 -71%) Mcgrath From Clune
6
6/1(-71%)
(6) Mcgrath From Clune 6/1, Off the mark at Thurles (18.4f) in November and ran just as well in defeat when second of 10 in handicap chase at same course (16.3f, soft) 66 days ago. Holds solid claims. Better chaser than hurdler, winner and second at Thurles on his last two runs over fences.
3
5th (3) (10/1 -25%) Marelly
10
10/1(-25%)
(3) Marelly 10/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 5/1) 18 days ago won by Sunnyvilla, mistake seventh. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others preferred. Pulled up on handicap debut in Thurles event won by Sunnyvilla, cheekpieces tried now.
4
6th (4) (11/1 -22%) Pont Audemer
11
11/1(-22%)
(4) Pont Audemer 11/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time, unseated rider in novice chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 66/1) 19 days ago. Work to do on handicap chase debut. Course winner over hurdles, let down by his jumping on most recent of three chase starts.
1
|PU| (1) (3/1 +10%) Dundaniel
3
3/1(+10%)
(1) Dundaniel 3/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, brought down in handicap chase at Limerick (17.5f, heavy) 40 days ago, sure to be involved. Has good chance on form. Consistent in handicap chases though no real progress since Thurles second last November.
8
|PU| (8) (40/1 +20%) Gendarme
40
40/1(+20%)
(8) Gendarme 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy) 134 days ago. Likely best watched on chase debut. Two hurdle wins in 2021 for Cathal Byrnes, little of note since, no chasing experience.
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SUNNYVILLA had run with credit in a couple of strong contests before scoring at Cork at the start of the month and may be able to follow up now. The Mustameet gelding was given a good ride from the front by Gavin Brouder last time and is just 4lb higher now. Mcgrath From Clune was runner-up on his return to chasing at Thurles last time and is just a pound higher now so has to be on the shortlist. Dundaniel was getting closer when brought down two from home over course and distance last month and title chasing Jack Kennedy is an eye-catching booking now for his brother Michael.
SUNNYVILLA got off the mark for the season at Cork earlier this month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. He may be able to follow up. Dundaniel and Mcgrath From Clune should also go well.
It may be worth taking a chance on KNOW THE GAME who should be sharper for a recent run over hurdles and is a more effective chaser
(5) Kingston Pride 2/5, €200,000 buy, successful sole start in Irish points in April 2023 (decent form). Unable to land the odds but made a highly promising start when runner-up in valuable bumper at Lingfield (AW) in January. Taking sort and looks a good prospect. The one to beat with yard going much better now. Probably unsuited by the AW track on bumper debut and yet that form still reads well.
1
2nd (1) (4/1 +33%) Wicked Thoughts
4
4/1(+33%)
(1) Wicked Thoughts 4/1, Wide-margin winner sole outing in points and made it second time lucky in bumpers 11 weeks ago at Musselburgh, albeit very fortunate to do so. More needed under a penalty. Booked for second at Musselburgh until the leader broke down on the run in; penalised.
7
3rd (7) (16/1 +36%) Murphy's Milan
16
16/1(+36%)
(7) Murphy's Milan 16/1, Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Thecornerhouse. Very stoutly bred and unlikely to be seen to best effect in bumpers.
6
4th (6) (17/2 +79%) La Higuera
8.5
17/2(+79%)
(6) La Higuera 17/2, €90,000 3-y-o, half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Robin des Foret (winner up to 25f, by Robin des Pres) and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Port Melon (winner up to 3m, by Presenting), stays 3½m. Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points. Signs of ability in three Irish points but kicks off under rules in a useful bumper.
8
5th (8) (22/1 -10%) Not So Woolly
22
22/1(-10%)
(8) Not So Woolly 22/1, £80,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam 3m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Finney. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree. £80,000 3yo; second foal; dam point/3m chase winner related to further winners.
2
6th (2) (33/1 +0%) Grenardier
33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Grenardier 33/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Samtara, stays 3¼m. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3¼m) Georgian King. Sixth foal; half-brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Samtara; dam unraced.
3
7th (3) (80/1 +47%) Henry Pick
80
80/1(+47%)
(3) Henry Pick 80/1, 66/1, little show in Taunton bumper on debut 3 weeks ago. 66-1 and always in rear on soft ground at Taunton last month.
12
8th (12) (50/1 +24%) Diamond Dusty
50
50/1(+24%)
(12) Diamond Dusty 50/1, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful chaser Stones And Roses, stays 29f, and bumper winner/fairly useful 2¾m chase winner Golazo. Related to winners but the stable is 0-9 in bumpers recent seasons.
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After beating a subsequent Listed winner in an Irish point-to-point, KINGSTON PRIDE changed hands for 200,000 euros but had to settle for second when sent off at odds-on for a bumper at Lingfield's Winter Million fixture. That form was given a massive boost when the winner went close in a Grade 2 at Aintree last weekend, and a race such as this should be within range for Nicky Henderson's five-year-old. Musselburgh scorer Wicked Thoughts has to give him 7lb, so Kap Ouest might be a bigger threat after his third at Chepstow back in October.
Point winner KINGSTON PRIDE made a bright start at Lingfield in January and looks a good prospect for Nicky Henderson, who is back among the winners. He sets the bar pretty high and could be hard to beat with improvement in the offing. Kap Ouest seems sure to win races, while Doctor Midas is an interesting newcomer for the same yard as the selection. The penalised Wicked Thoughts has work to do after his fortuitous Musselburgh victory.
There's no temptation to see past KINGSTON PRIDE who has a tall reputation. His second to Tripoli Flyer looks good now.
(8) Oneforgonzo 6/1, Promising individual. Career best when winning 23-runner handicap hurdle (14/1) at Naas (23.8f, soft) 15 days ago, easily. Another who looks ahead of his mark and big shout with stamina proven. Still going okay when coming down on h'cap debut and bolted up since; 12lb rise fine.
4
2nd (4) (Evens +56%) Onlyamatteroftime
0
Evens(+56%)
(4) Onlyamatteroftime Evens, Unreliable type. Eighteenth of 21 in Betfair Hurdle (8/1) at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 69 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well thought of but looking risky for win purposes. Good run behind Luccia at Ascot 2 starts ago and big player from reduced mark up in trip.
11
3rd (11) (28/1 -12%) My Friend The Wind
28
28/1(-12%)
(11) My Friend The Wind 28/1, C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 14/1) 150 days ago won by Shotgun Jack, behind when pulled up before 2 out. Not taken lightly. Won on return (C&D) and 2 good runs in defeat before poor run latest; best form on quicker.
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4th (9) (16/1 -14%) Nephin Beg
16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Nephin Beg 16/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy) 64 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Vulnerable. Won h'cap bow in 2022 but generally struggled since; pulled up back over timber latest.
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5th (3) (25/1 +0%) Noble Talent
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Noble Talent 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in January. Below form twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 29 days ago. Disappointing last twice but bolted up on h'cap debut previously; back up in trip.
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6th (13) (11/2 +83%) The Lucky Lobster
5.5
11/2(+83%)
(13) The Lucky Lobster 11/2, Fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. 0-8; hard to fancy on anything he's shown so far; needs to improve for further now.
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7th (12) (28/1 +15%) Trackman Tommy
28
28/1(+15%)
(12) Trackman Tommy 28/1, Unseated rider in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Cork (24.3f, heavy) 29 days ago. Unplaced in 10 runs; made error when unseating latest; must leave this term's form behind.
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8th (5) (16/1 +0%) Shotgun Jack
16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Shotgun Jack 16/1, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 14/1) 29 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Won back-to-back h'cap hurdles at the start of the winter but his mark has suffered.
10
9th (10) (25/1 -79%) Sea Road Fill
25
25/1(-79%)
(10) Sea Road Fill 25/1, 50/1, excellent fourth of 8 in novice chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 19 days ago, finishing with running left. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. One to consider. 0-10 but good run over fences last time and interesting back over timber.
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10th (1) (14/1 +0%) Cave Court
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Cave Court 14/1, 4 wins from 8 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Clonmel in September. Below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Won 4 on spin in 2023; 2nd from higher chase mark in November; poor latest but respected.
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11th (14) (28/1 +30%) Not May
28
28/1(+30%)
(14) Not May 28/1, Sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 12/1) 29 days ago. Promising in January but disappointed twice since, including back over timber latest.
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|PU| (2) (11/1 -267%) King Of Cong
11
11/1(-267%)
(2) King Of Cong 11/1, Highly promising type. 11/4, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 8 days ago, impressively. Has plenty of scope to improve. Leading claims up in trip. Left form behind with winning h'cap bow last week; up 16lb but maybe more to come at 2m6f.
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|PU| (7) (33/1 -106%) See A Stride
33
33/1(-106%)
(7) See A Stride 33/1, 14/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24f, heavy) 46 days ago. Missed 2023 but improved from h'cap bow when placed 2 starts ago; lesser effort latest.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
KING OF CONG obviously received a fair hike for a cosy success at Limerick eight days ago but he may be able to strike again, despite that 16lb rise. The Gamut gelding was a very easy winner when landing a gamble on his handicap debut and going up in trip could bring further improvement from the point-to-point graduate. Oneforgonzo was another wide-margin winner last time out and also has to be respected, despite a 12lb rise for his Naas victory. Willie Mullins has set Onlyamatteroftime some stiff tasks since he joined the yard and he was well beaten in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in February. He could make more of an impression in this grade.
KING OF CONG could be way better than his current mark and can make it 2-2 in handicaps under Darragh Allen. Oneforgonzo has a similar profile and seems sure to go well again raised 12 lb for his Naas success. Onlyamatteroftime is proving frustrating but drops markedly in class here for Willie Mullins.
ONLYAMATTEROFTIME gets the vote. He could be a different proposition now stepping up to this trip from a reduced mark
(3) Darvel 13/2, Ninth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) when last seen in October. Runner-up here on penultimate start and he could have a part to play if ready to roll. 1lb below last winning mark; off six months but has gone well fresh; contender.
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2nd (7) (7/2 -100%) King Of Speed
3.5
7/2(-100%)
(7) King Of Speed 7/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 10/3, respectable second of 11 in handicap at that course (8.6f) 20 days ago, no match for winner. Expected to be bang there. Still well treated on turf, 2lb lower than when winning at Leicester in May last year.
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3rd (4) (9/1 +55%) Soi Dao
9
9/1(+55%)
(4) Soi Dao 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Seventh of 9 in handicap at the same course (8.6f, 16/1) 34 days ago. Others preferred. AW form is regressing; record of 2-31 suggests that others are more likely.
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4th (13) (50/1 -213%) Sao Timothy
50
50/1(-213%)
(13) Sao Timothy 50/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 31 days ago, folding. Significantly down in trip and this 12-race maiden is hard to warm to. Runner-up at Wolverhampton in January, but modest otherwise and now 0-12.
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5th (11) (9/2 -13%) Golden Phase
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(11) Golden Phase 9/2, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 15/2) on latest start in November, caught further back than ideal. Headgear retained and she can be expected to make a bold bid to go one better here. Sole win came over C&D last August and placed in all four starts since; off five months.
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6th (5) (40/1 -21%) Angelica K
40
40/1(-21%)
(5) Angelica K 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (12f) 44 days ago. Significantly down in trip for this handicap debut and improvement needed. Regressed from a promising debut, but still open to progress on turf/handicap debut.
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7th (12) (33/1 -106%) Mayz
33
33/1(-106%)
(12) Mayz 33/1, Winner at Windsor in October. 6/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, soft). Off 168 days and she's likely to find a few of these too good. Easy win at Windsor last October stands well above her other form; back from 168 days off.
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8th (8) (28/1 +15%) Dolores Abernathy
28
28/1(+15%)
(8) Dolores Abernathy 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 56 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Hasn't built on early promise since handicapping; needs to find a bit more.
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9th (2) (7/1 -56%) Covert Mission
7
7/1(-56%)
(2) Covert Mission 7/1, 9/2, fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 58 days ago. Clearly more of a force on synthetics than turf but he's a live each-way candidate all the same. Back off last winning mark and shaped with more encouragement at Kempton last time.
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|U| (10) (7/2 +70%) Racing Demon
3.5
7/2(+70%)
(10) Racing Demon 7/2, Seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago, very slowly away. Third of 14 over this C&D off 5 lb higher in October and he's therefore dangerous to discount. Record suggests last month's Southwell return would have been needed; worth a second look.
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10th (9) (28/1 -211%) Lilandra
28
28/1(-211%)
(9) Lilandra 28/1, Notched third C&D success when taking an 8-runner handicap (good, 7/2) on final run of last season. Resumes on a 6 lb higher mark but will be a threat if fit enough to do herself justice. Three of her four wins have come over C&D, but her record fresh is a cause for concern.
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|PU| (6) (14/1 +79%) Kimifive
14
14/1(+79%)
(6) Kimifive 14/1, 125/1, last of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 60 days ago, doing too much too soon. Readily passed over. Nothing like the horse he was and three starts on the AW for this yard have been poor.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Golden Phase was in good form when last seen, but the same can be said for LILANDRA, who capped off last season with a commanding C&D victory. The Equiano mare was hit with a 6lb rise for that triumph, but that might underestimate her and stall two looks to be a positive. King Of Speed has been knocking on the door of late and he shouldn't be far away, while Darvel is no back number either.
KING OF SPEED has finished runner-up all three starts since his latest success at Wolverhampton in February and, with conditions no problem back on turf, this consistent 5-y-o is taken to get his head back in front. Golden Phase is another consistent type and she will be a major player if raring to go back from a break here, while Racing Demon has dipped to a dangerous mark and also enters calculations, along with Covert Mission and Lilandra.
The choice is KING OF SPEED who has been performing consistently on AW since the autumn and is 2lb below his last winning turf mark.
(1) Ballygunner Castle 5/4, Promise when third of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft, 11/4) on debut 2 months ago. Upped in trip and every chance he can go a couple of places better. Promising Thurles debut run makes him the one to beat now upped in trip.
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2nd (5) (11/10 +45%) Olympy De Cerisy
1.1
11/10(+45%)
(5) Olympy De Cerisy 11/10, Left debut form well behind when second of 5 in bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy, 13/2) 68 days ago, clear of rest. Up in trip. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Solid claims. Clear Navan second makes him a major player; headgear tried.
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3rd (7) (16/1 +52%) Silent Venture
16
16/1(+52%)
(7) Silent Venture 16/1, €33,000 3-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Panda Boy, stays 29f. Pulled up sole start in points (Oct 2023). Pulled up on sole point-to-point start earlier this season.
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4th (4) (9/1 +55%) Mr Dibbs
9
9/1(+55%)
(4) Mr Dibbs 9/1, Offered nothing after 7 months off when tailed-off seventh of 9 in bumper at Gowran (18f, heavy, 25/1) just under 6 weeks ago. Tailed off on Gowran comeback last month on heavy; likely wants better ground.
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5th (6) (18/1 -13%) Private Policy
18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Private Policy 18/1, Failed to complete on his sole outing in points. 125/1, promise when fifth of 9 in bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy) on NH debut 27 days ago. Up in trip. Recent Navan bumper debut a promising one but more required to play a a major role here.
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|PU| (2) (66/1 -100%) Honky Tonk
66
66/1(-100%)
(2) Honky Tonk 66/1, 66/1, showed nothing on first run since leaving W. P. Mullins/missing 17 months after his debut when seventh of 10 in bumper at Cork (19f, heavy) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Never sighted after long absence at Cork; tongue tied now.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BALLYGUNNER CASTLE was an eye-catching third on his debut run at Thurles in mid-February and should prove hard to beat now. The Soldier Of Fortune gelding stayed on nicely behind stablemate Coco Masterpiece that day and looked like he would only improve from the experience. The form looks strong with the runner-up, Fishery Lane, going on to finish fifth at Cheltenham. Olympy De Cerisy chased home a Willie Mullins-trained horse, in Cantico, at Navan last time and it could be a similar story for Declan Queally's charge, who is fitted with a tongue-tie and hood for the first time. Pat Foley's newcomer Jericho Du Fenoir is one to note in the market. The five-year-old cost €65,000 as a store a couple of years ago and is a half-brother to Champion Hurdler Espoir D'allen.
BALLYGUNNER CASTLE found only a couple of stablemates too strong at Thurles in February and he's a strong fancy to open his account upped in trip at the expense of Olympy de Cerisy, who couldn't live with another Willie Mullins' runner last time but rates as the obvious threat. Private Policy looks best of the remainder.
Not knocked about when a promising third on debut, BALLYGUNNER CASTLE could now take the beating over this longer trip
(2) Hearts Corner 10/11, Libertarian gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Lake Field. Dam maiden hurdler. Multiple point winner, including last time (Mar 24). Should take all the beating. Had a few of these behind when winning his latest point at odds-on; the one to beat.
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2nd (7) (5/1 -50%) Harbour Queen
5
5/1(-50%)
(7) Harbour Queen 5/1, Not much to go on with Rules form but she's a point winner who ran with credit in that sphere last time, so she's not one to rule out in a weak race. Has 5l to find with Hearts Corner on a recent point clash and the winner did it easily.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +60%) Minella Jab
4
4/1(+60%)
(4) Minella Jab 4/1, Multiple point winner who was below form last time and didn't offer a great deal on his only Rules outing last season. Capable at the right level in his points but hasn't run well in his last two.
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4th (1) (7/1 +0%) Funky Sensation
7
7/1(+0%)
(1) Funky Sensation 7/1, Rules record is rather uninspiring but latest fourth at Wincanton isn't a bad effort in the context of this race. Can't be written off. Beaten 12l in this last year; well held by Hearts Corner on their recent point clash.
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5th (5) (25/1 -56%) Stadmallen
25
25/1(-56%)
(5) Stadmallen 25/1, Winning pointer (unplaced last time) but form he showed under Rules over 2 years ago doesn't give him much chance. Consistent enough but was behind some of these last time at Kilworthy.
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6th (3) (22/1 -57%) Manofmanywords
22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Manofmanywords 22/1, Just a modest hurdler for Jeremy Scott and, while he's scored in points since last seen under Rules over 2 years ago, he wasn't at his best last time. Modest rules form when with Jeremy Scott and his recent pointing exploits are uninspiring.
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7th (6) (22/1 +12%) Grenadine Save
22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Grenadine Save 22/1, First run since leaving Richard Hobson when 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in hunter chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) on debut over fences 52 days ago. Only fourth in a point since and others make more appeal. In better form this time last year than now and held by two of these on latest point run.
LTO Selection:hiden content,
20:00 Exeter Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HEARTS CORNER has been progressing well between the flags and handed out a five-length beating to Harbour Queen at Kilworthy, with Grenadine Save fourth and Stadmallen disappointing back in fifth. The seven-year-old would appear to have quite a decent future and can confirm that superiority now racing under Rules. Funky Sensation was pulled up in that point-to-point so Manofmanywords looks the pick of Helen Bament's pair, although both need to raise their games to get anywhere near the selection.
HEARTS CORNER has enjoyed plenty of success in points, including last time, so there's plenty to like about his chances in a weak race. Harbour Queen has also been in form between the flags, so she may emerge as a threat, while Funky Sensation can't be ruled out.
This looks a good opportunity for HEARTS CORNER who beat Harbour Queen and others in here last time at Kilworthy.
(1) Butch Cassidy 9/4, €140,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to Champion/Irish Champion Bumper winner Fayonagh and fairly useful hurdler Buck Rogers. Lots to like on paper and got to be respected. Half-brother to Champion Bumper winner Fayonagh; lots to like about pedigree; check market.
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2nd (10) (4/1 +56%) Swingin Safari
4
4/1(+56%)
(10) Swingin Safari 4/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Closely related to modest hurdler Tiny Tantrum. Dam fair hurdler around 2m. Walk In The Park gelding; 30,000 3yo; closely related to Tiny Tantrum; may need further.
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3rd (12) (9/2 +68%) Gino Bella
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(12) Gino Bella 9/2, €25,000 3-y-o, It's Gino filly. Dam, fairly useful 15f hurdle winner in France, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (2m-2¼m winner) Fan de Blues. It's Gino filly; 25,000eu 3yo; dam Listed hurdle winner; yard 6-30 in bumpers last 5 years.
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4th (8) (66/1 +34%) Pondicherry
66
66/1(+34%)
(8) Pondicherry 66/1, 1,800 gns 3-y-o. Last of 7 finishers sole start in points (Feb 17). Kept on for a distance seventh in a point having made errors; best watched on rules bow.
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5th (6) (4/1 -113%) Mack The Chemist
4
4/1(-113%)
(6) Mack The Chemist 4/1, Fifth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 9/4) on debut 29 days ago, not knocked about. One to note now tackling a bumper. Promising 5th in a maiden hurdle at Cork on debut and form boosted since; respected.
9
6th (9) (7/1 -100%) Real Empire
7
7/1(-100%)
(9) Real Empire 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, second of 6 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 58 days ago. Leading claims. Distant 3rd on debut and similar level of form at Punchestown since; likely to need more.
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7th (5) (18/1 +18%) Kingdom Calling
18
18/1(+18%)
(5) Kingdom Calling 18/1, Buck's Boum gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler Jobartim and French 2½m chase winner Griviere. Buck's Boom gelding; half-brother to 2 French winners; yard get bumper winners.
3
8th (3) (22/1 +56%) Deerpark Hill
22
22/1(+56%)
(3) Deerpark Hill 22/1, Ocovango gelding. Dam point winner/little show under Rules. Ocovango gelding; dam point winner; stoutly bred and likely best watched.
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9th (11) (40/1 -21%) Elusive Ruby
40
40/1(-21%)
(11) Elusive Ruby 40/1, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdlers Wall Street Wally and Our Brian, stayed 21f. Dam 1m winner. Elusive Pimpernel filly; best watched for yard with low strike-rate in bumpers.
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10th (7) (16/1 +43%) Move It
16
16/1(+43%)
(7) Move It 16/1, Vadamos gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Made In Taipan and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Made In Time. Vadamos gelding; dam unraced half-sister to winners Made In Taipan and Made In Time.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BUTCH CASSIDY is a fascinating newcomer here pedigree-wise and may be able to make a winning start. The Walk In The Park gelding is a half-brother to ill-fated Champion Bumper winner Fayonagh and cost 140,000 euros as a store last June. Real Empire has been placed on both starts to date and looks the pick of those with racecourse experience. Another Walk In The Park gelding who is worth noting in the market is the Sam Curling-trained Swingin Safari. He was a 30,000-euro store and carries the colours of Timmy Hyde.
BUTCH CASSIDY ticks all the boxes on paper and is chanced to make a successful start from Real Empire. Mack The Chemist is interesting now tackling a bumper after a promising start over hurdles at Cork.
This can go to MACK THE CHEMIST who was a beaten favourite on debut but showed ability and may appreciate the switch to a bumper
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