There were 43 Races on Thursday 25th April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Wexford, 8 races at Huntingdon, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 25th April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Bective Abbey 8/1, £150,000 5-y-o, second foal, dam (h78), ran once over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Kilmurry. Won sole start in Irish points and sent off a warm order to follow up at Doncaster in December, only to finish mid-division. Surely capable of better. Point winner; tailed off on sole rules start but retains potential and is not written off.
5
2nd (5) (100/1 -400%) Fortified Fortune
100
100/1(-400%)
(5) Fortified Fortune 100/1, €50,000 3-y-o, £115,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Undisputed, stayed 21f, and fair hurdler Hidden Glen, stays 27f. Dam placed all 3 starts in bumpers. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and pulled up on hurdles bow in February. Went very close in Irish maiden point but pulled up on rules debut in February.
6
3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Fourtowns
4
4/1(+11%)
(6) Fourtowns 4/1, Progressive in bumpers for Stuart Crawford and encouraging yard/hurdles debut display when fourth of 13 in novice at Newbury in February. Solid efforts in defeat since and that puts him firmly in the mix trying a new trip. Solid profile; vulnerable if bumping into anything useful but respected nevertheless.
4
4th (4) (7/2 +50%) De Tellers Fortune
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(4) De Tellers Fortune 7/2, €32,000 3-y-o, £135,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Has an appealing pedigree and won between the flags in Ireland last year. Transferred to a top yard but shaped as though amiss on November's hurdles debut. Good-ground point winner who was pulled up on rules debut, but on soft going.
2
5th (2) (20/1 +39%) Blow Your Horn
20
20/1(+39%)
(2) Blow Your Horn 20/1, Fairly useful staying handicapper on the Flat but well below that level in 2 3 hurdles outings and he might be one to flourish in handicaps. Unable to threaten on his three hurdle runs but this Flat stayer is tackling further today.
10
6th (10) (12/1 +0%) Juan Bermudez
12
12/1(+0%)
(10) Juan Bermudez 12/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Andrew Balding, stays 2m. Ran poorly final 2 outings in that sphere and just a fair start over hurdles having transferred to another top yard. More to come, particularly over this distance. Well-beaten third on hurdle/stable debut but this useful Flat stayer is not written off.
16
7th (16) (11/1 +8%) Opera King
11
11/1(+8%)
(16) Opera King 11/1, Fair form when fourth in a couple of bumpers in December and not discredited when mid-field in 13-runner Lingfield bumper a month later, outpaced before keeping on final 1f. Cheekpieces on for hurdles debut and third-place finish at Market Rasen was promising. Promise in bumpers and on hurdle debut, and this 4yo is open to improvement.
13
8th (13) (40/1 +39%) Pertemps Diamond
40
40/1(+39%)
(13) Pertemps Diamond 40/1, Minor promise first 3 starts in bumpers but achieved nothing on hurdles debut. Left Ian Williams but joined another successful stable. Pulled up on hurdle debut but showed some ability in bumpers; makes stable debut.
8
9th (8) (300/1 -200%) Grain Trade
300
300/1(-200%)
(8) Grain Trade 300/1, Little in the way of solid form so far. Took a step in the right direction at Huntingdon recently but was still soundly beaten.
12
10th (12) (200/1 -506%) Pattern Cutter
200
200/1(-506%)
(12) Pattern Cutter 200/1, Hooded both starts and merely hinted at ability in bumpers in 2022. Since left Martin Keighley. Has made no impact in bumpers and points and is probably best watched on hurdle debut.
3
11th (3) (20/1 +0%) Denburn
20
20/1(+0%)
(3) Denburn 20/1, Made a winning debut in a Market Rasen bumper in May. Fifth of 10 there under a penalty 6 months later and reportedly made a noise when pulling up at Newbury a month later. Since had a wind op and headgear also on. Pulled up on hurdle debut but this bumper winner has had wind op since, which may help.
15
|PU| (15) (13/8 +28%) Zonda
1.625
13/8(+28%)
(15) Zonda 13/8, Boasts an appealing pedigree and has made the frame on all 5 starts, pulling clear of the remainder when second to an unexposed one in handicap company here (21f) last month. Sets the standard. Runner-up in handicaps the last twice and sets the form standard in this line-up.
9
|PU| (9) (300/1 -355%) Joyeux Mans
300
300/1(-355%)
(9) Joyeux Mans 300/1, Pulled up sole start in points and ran to only a modest level when 10 lengths second of 4 in a Bangor bumper in December. Changed yards after and well held at Southwell 3 months later. Didn't threaten in bumpers; goes hurdling with a big chunk of improvement needed.
14
|PU| (14) (300/1 -200%) Red Ripple
300
300/1(-200%)
(14) Red Ripple 300/1, No impact in bumpers 7 months apart. Tongue tie on. Well beaten at triple-figure odds on his two bumpers; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
13:30 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Bective Abbey, a 150,000-pound purchase after landing an Irish point-to-point, flopped at a short price on his Rules debut in December, but it would be no surprise to see him leave that effort behind for a resurgent Nicky Henderson stable. However, preference is for ZONDA, who has finished a long way clear of the remainder when runner-up in a pair of handicaps at Wincanton and here last time. Those pieces of form read very well in the context of this event and Jonjo O'Neill's charge is taken to put his experience to good use. Fourtowns and point winner Global Focus are also of interest.
ZONDA is going the right way in handicaps and back in maiden company, he sets a fair standard for the rest to aim at. Fourtowns is the main danger on form trying a new trip, with Juan Bermudez a potential improver for his top yard.
Zonda sets the form standard but Nicky Henderson's pair catch the eye, with DE TELLERS FORTUNE preferred to Bective Abbey.
(4) Fox's Fancy 3/1, Closely related to 3 winners, including Grand National hero One For Arthur and useful hurdler/chaser Forza Milan. Showed ability in a trio of bumpers last season and same story on hurdles bow, second of 6 in a 2m novice at Hexham. More to come, particularly over this sort of trip. Closely related to One For Arthur; could relish the step up in trip on second hurdle start.
1
2nd (1) (13/2 -30%) Bishop Hill
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Bishop Hill 13/2, Caught the eye on hurdles debut over 2m (not knocked about) and better effort when runner-up at Newcastle (20f) later in November. That form isn't great but she seems sure to improve again. Bred to stay well. A couple of others have better form but she took step forward last November; not ruled out.
7
3rd (7) (11/4 +31%) Queshi Bridge
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(7) Queshi Bridge 11/4, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who improved further on first run since leaving Edmond Kent when second of 13 in a maiden at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) in February. Ran to a similar level back down in trip on handicap debut there last month before unseating at the first 11 days ago. 0-6 over hurdles but running well for new yard this year and has solid form claims.
9
4th (9) (2/1 +43%) Time In The Sun
2
2/1(+43%)
(9) Time In The Sun 2/1, Promise in bumpers and left previous hurdles efforts behind when second of 14 in a 21f Wincanton novice in February. Held in share of fifth when falling 3 out at Ludlow switched to a handicap but she's a big danger on the figures. Perhaps soft ground didn't suit on handicap debut; good case can be made on earlier form.
8
5th (8) (22/1 -83%) Somebody's Fortune
22
22/1(-83%)
(8) Somebody's Fortune 22/1, Placed in points and, after 9 months off, showed a bit when mid-field at Kelso (22.7f) on her hurdling bow in January. Wasn't able to build on that effort when fifth at Musselburgh and wasn't set to trouble the principals when falling at Ayr. Cheekpieces on. Point runner-up; hint of something better last time; others have more substance to claims.
5
6th (5) (150/1 -650%) Hey Mama Rock Me
150
150/1(-650%)
(5) Hey Mama Rock Me 150/1, Sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Notachance, but tailed off in a bumper and looks a handicap project over hurdles. Soundly beaten when fourth of seven at Ayr and others have achieved considerably more.
10
7th (10) (12/1 -33%) Wrappedinrubies
12
12/1(-33%)
(10) Wrappedinrubies 12/1, Placed in a point but hasn't achieved much in 3 outings under Rules, finishing a well-held third in 2m Haydock maiden hurdle last month. This longer trip should suit, though. Fair 3rd at Haydock (1m7f) latest; step up in trip could be a plus for 3m point runner-up.
6
|F| (6) (28/1 -250%) Love That
28
28/1(-250%)
(6) Love That 28/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Princess Tara. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to useful staying chasers Openide and Ballybough Gorta. Point winner at the fourth attempt and exceeded market expectations when third on hurdles bow at Ayr. British maiden point winner who was encouraging 3rd at Ayr on hurdle debut; not discounted.
3
|PU| (3) (250/1 -150%) Born To Sparkle
250
250/1(-150%)
(3) Born To Sparkle 250/1, Looked a hard ride when well held in a Newcastle bumper on debut and has been pulled up all 3 starts over hurdles. Tongue tie fitted. Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts.
2
|RR| (2) (66/1 -100%) Bluebell Glen
66
66/1(-100%)
(2) Bluebell Glen 66/1, Best effort in bumpers last season when runner-up on heavy at Hexham but off best part of a year and well held both hurdles starts. Hood fitted. Second of five in a modest Hexham bumper; tailed off/pulled up on her two hurdle starts.
13:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FOX'S FANCY pushed an improver all the way at Hexham last month and this looks to be an excellent opportunity for Lucinda Russell's charge to go one better. Stablemate Bishop Hill also occupied the runner-up berth on her latest outing and she might be the main danger, although Queshi Bridge, who had shown a decent level of form prior to unseating last time out, will not be far away given a clean round of jumping.
FOX'S FANCY made a next-time-out winner work hard for it on hurdles bow at Hexham last month and sure to relish this test of stamina, she is preferred to the more established Time In The Sun. Bishop Hill, a stablemate of the selection, is also open to progress so needs considering.
Preference is for FOX'S FANCY, who is a close relation to Grand National winner One For Arthur and goes up in trip today.
(6) Gwash 12/1, Point winner and also second in a bumper. Tongue tied and looked green when seventh of 13 in novice (15/2) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Can take a step forward now with cheekpieces added. Folded tamely on hurdles debut at Huntingdon (2m); could strip fitter; cheekpieces go on..
16
2nd (16) (11/1 +67%) Night Stalker
11
11/1(+67%)
(16) Night Stalker 11/1, Showed ability in bumpers but he ran out 3rd in novice hurdle (12/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Got no further than the third (unseated rider) on recent hurdles debut at Plumpton; risky..
4
3rd (4) (10/3 +67%) Espoir Des Forges
3.333333
10/3(+67%)
(4) Espoir Des Forges 10/3, €50,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Pulled up sole start in points in December but in good hands and not discounted on his hurdling bow. 50,000euros 3yo; pulled up in sole point (2-1 fav); goes hurdling at a realistic level..
5
4th (5) (11/10 +37%) Golden De Coeur
1.1
11/10(+37%)
(5) Golden De Coeur 11/10, He's shown some fair form and arrives on the back of a good third of 9 in novice hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 71 days ago. Sets a good standard. Unfortunate at Sedgefield (2m4f; made costly late mistake) in January; sets the benchmark..
14
5th (14) (12/1 +64%) Six And Out
12
12/1(+64%)
(14) Six And Out 12/1, Fairly useful form shown in bumpers but yet to match that in this sphere, only fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. Shown ability (bumpers & hurdles); a sound surface suits; first start since September..
8
6th (8) (18/1 -300%) Inside I'm Dancin
18
18/1(-300%)
(8) Inside I'm Dancin 18/1, 40/1, encouraging third of 10 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) on NH debut 17 days ago. Fourth on both his starts in Irish points too so he's much respected. Placed on rules debut at Wincanton (1m7f, soft; 40-1); possible he can build on that here..
9
7th (9) (80/1 +20%) Moor End
80
80/1(+20%)
(9) Moor End 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden and has hinted at promise, a staying-on fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Back up in trip and not dismissed. Fell on hurdles debut at Hereford (2m3f) and soundly beaten at Southwell (2m) subsequently.
3
8th (3) (150/1 -50%) El Vigaro
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) El Vigaro 150/1, Unplaced both starts in Irish points and only poor form shown on both hurdling runs at Hereford this spring. Others appeal more. Modest form; always in rear at Hereford (2m, good to soft; 200-1) recently..
2
9th (2) (200/1 -100%) Clatterbridge
200
200/1(-100%)
(2) Clatterbridge 200/1, Point winner but only ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 49 days ago. Needs to show plenty more. Well beaten in both starts under rules (Doncaster and Carlisle); difficult to consider..
11
|PU| (11) (13/2 +35%) Noble Cave
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(11) Noble Cave 13/2, €65,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler Cobblers Dream. Dam, fair bumper winner, is a sister to useful hurdler (2½m-23f winner) Tornado Bob. Of obvious interest on debut. 65,000euros 3yo; fifth foal from a Punchestown bumper scorer (RPR 100); consult the market.
10
|PU| (10) (28/1 -12%) Motazzen
28
28/1(-12%)
(10) Motazzen 28/1, A fair 14f Flat winner who built on his hurdling debut when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good) 13 days ago. May do better still. Class 2 Flat winner at Nottingham (1m6f) last September; failed to shine over hurdles yet..
7
|PU| (7) (100/1 +0%) Harbour Bridge
100
100/1(+0%)
(7) Harbour Bridge 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time when last of 4 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, heavy, 100/1) 71 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark improvement. Shown next to nothing since switching to hurdles (0-3); first start since wind surgery..
13
|PU| (13) (150/1 -127%) Ropeman
150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Ropeman 150/1, 25/1, remote fifth of 6 in bumper at Worcester when last seen out 10 months ago. Returns for his hurdles debut with hood added. Soundly beaten in three bumpers; rates as an unlikely candidate in newly applied hood..
15
|PU| (15) (250/1 -150%) Massima Bella
250
250/1(-150%)
(15) Massima Bella 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden pulled up in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft, 200/1) on hurdles bow 36 days ago, never going well. Poor bumper form; pulled up on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (200-1); nothing to recommend.
14:00 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The form of OLD TIME CHASER's NH debut fourth in an Ascot maiden hurdle last month has been boosted by the third winning since and Nicky Henderson's charge could take a big step forward with that outing under his belt. He gets the vote ahead of Golden De Coeur, who has run well in defeat over further the last twice and the point-to-point winner may find this trip more suitable. The latter comment also applies to Inside I'm Dancin, who made the frame over 1m7f on his hurdling bow at Wincanton recently.
GOLDEN DE COEUR possesses much the best form on show and looks to have found a good opportunity. Nicky Henderson's Ascot fourth Old Time Chaser appeals as the one to chase him home with Inside I'm Dancin, Noble Cave and Motazzen all in the mix for minor honours.
A perfect opportunity for GOLDEN DE COEUR to make it fifth-time lucky over hurdles. Old Time Chaser rates as the principal threat.
(4) Jayvee 16/1, Foaled March 2. €40,000 Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Talia and 2-y-o 6f winner Gotta Skedaddle. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful winner up to 6f Victory Angel. The betting should help guide to expectations. 40,000euros half-sister to two winners out of a 5f winner; yard 1-1 with 2yos this year.
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2nd (7) (2/1 +50%) Larchill Lass
2
2/1(+50%)
(7) Larchill Lass 2/1, Foaled March 24. This daughter of Territories changed hands for only €4,500 as a yearling but has joined a leading trainer who has already had a couple of juvenile winners this season. A market move would be interesting. 4,500euros yearling; yard up and running with 2yos in the last week; respected.
6
3rd (6) (12/1 +52%) Call Me Harswell
12
12/1(+52%)
(6) Call Me Harswell 12/1, Foaled February 5. £5,000 Soldier's Call filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 9f (including US Grade 1 1m winner) River Boyne. £5,000 yearling; dam a half-sister to a Grade 1 winner in the US; likely best watched.
9
4th (9) (14/1 +44%) Stat Goddess
14
14/1(+44%)
(9) Stat Goddess 14/1, Foaled May 10. €5,000 Inns of Court filly. Closely related to useful 5f winner Tahoo and winner up to 7f Asmund and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Sarista. Dam unraced. May foal; useful pedigree but perhaps one for the longer term.
3
5th (3) (5/1 +17%) Indication Ember
5
5/1(+17%)
(3) Indication Ember 5/1, Promising third of 15 in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut but a disappointing at Thirsk last weekend needs putting quickly behind her. Promising 3rd in the Brocklesby but she stopped quickly at Thirsk on Saturday.
1
6th (1) (7/2 -75%) Kallippos
3.5
7/2(-75%)
(1) Kallippos 7/2, Foaled January 28. 38,000 gns Kodiac filly. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to 7f/1m winner (including Racing Post Trophy) Elm Park and 9f/1¼m winner Brorocco, both smart. Interesting for top yard. 38,000gns yearling; dam a 6f AW winner; yard's first 2yo runner of the year; interesting.
2
7th (2) (5/1 -67%) Loving Angel
5
5/1(-67%)
(2) Loving Angel 5/1, Foaled March 28. £48,000 Dark Angel half-sister to 1m-1½m winner White Bay and 6.5f winner Kizmambo. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful French 1m winner Pimento. In good hands. Would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting suggests she's fancied. £48,000 yearling; half-sister to two winners out of Listed-placed winner; newcomer of note.
8
8th (8) (18/1 +10%) Love Plus One
18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Love Plus One 18/1, Foaled March 18. 1,500 gns Land Force filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 9f Patentar and 1m-1¼m winner Cipango. Dam 7f-1m winner. 1,500gns half-sister to seven winners; yard not prolific with 2yos but fair paper claims.
LTO Selection:hiden content,
14:10 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
William Haggas' first juvenile runner of the year tends to be a nice one and the Newmarket handler, who started brightly last season with Lowther heroine Relief Rally, has an interesting recruit for the same owners in KALLIPPOS. A daughter of Kodiac who cost 38,000gns, she comes from a decent family which includes Group 1-winning juvenile Elm Park and it wouldn't be a surprise to see her make a winning debut. Loving Angel and Zenevieva represent top connections and appeal most of the remainder.
A race where the betting will reveal more clues. KALLIPPOS is the first 2-y-o runner of the season for the powerful William Haggas stable and gets the nod, with confidence increased should the market vibes be strong. Loving Angel and Larchill Lass are other newcomers from good yards.
Larchill Lass is a newcomer of note but KALLIPPOS, the first 2yo runner of the year for her yard, is tentatively selected.
(7) What A Johnny 9/4, Debut Stratford hurdles winner and he progressed again when third of 7 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 33 days ago. Up in trip and firmly in the picture. Point/novice winner; today's step up in trip could be just what this unexposed 6yo needs.
12
2nd (12) (12/1 +14%) Euchan Falls
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Euchan Falls 12/1, Winless since last spring and he came in only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, heavy) 30 days ago. Back over hurdles now with more required. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces. On a feasible mark now back over hurdles with Gavin Sheehan booked; wears first-time visor.
2
3rd (2) (5/1 +0%) Final Edgar
5
5/1(+0%)
(2) Final Edgar 5/1, Got off the mark at Sedgefield in February and posted a solid fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago when ideally needing a stronger gallop. Player now tackling 2m4f. Novice who has run some good races this year; the step back up in trip could bear fruit.
11
4th (11) (9/1 +44%) City Derby
9
9/1(+44%)
(11) City Derby 9/1, Course winner but he arrives out of sorts, only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Others appeal more. Has struggled this year but is on a reduced mark and the reapplied tongue-tie could help.
4
5th (4) (50/1 -213%) Western Run
50
50/1(-213%)
(4) Western Run 50/1, Twenty four runs since his last win in 2020 and he's been off 8 months since a below par fourth of 7 in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, good). Others appeal more. Didn't really threaten over fences last summer and this is his first run since.
5
6th (5) (80/1 -567%) Jelski
80
80/1(-567%)
(5) Jelski 80/1, A dual chase winner at Cartmel last summer but he's been off for 8 months since coming in last of 6 in handicap chase there (21.2f, soft). Reverts to hurdles with his fitness to prove. Returns from absence but trainer's horses often go well fresh; runs off last winning mark.
6
7th (6) (4/1 +50%) Duyfken
4
4/1(+50%)
(6) Duyfken 4/1, Course winner who posted a respectable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Merits consideration eased 1 lb. Musselburgh win in January; return to form needed but this course winner isn't written off.
3
8th (3) (66/1 -313%) Vernon Subutex
66
66/1(-313%)
(3) Vernon Subutex 66/1, A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner at up to 23f but he was pulled up on his yard debut in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 48 days ago. More is needed. Market check advised on second run back from long layoff, but showed very little last time.
9
|F| (9) (7/2 +30%) Beaumesnil
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(9) Beaumesnil 7/2, Unreliable type but he scored at Wetherby in February. Posted another solid effort when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago so possibilities. Has done well in these blinkers, including a win at Wetherby, and firmly in calculations.
1
|PU| (1) (18/1 -157%) Garde Des Champs
18
18/1(-157%)
(1) Garde Des Champs 18/1, Course winner who was running creditably when fell 4 out in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) 111 days ago. Much respected back over hurdles. Course hurdles winner who was making headway when falling four out over fences last time.
8
|PU| (8) (40/1 -186%) Big Bad Bear
40
40/1(-186%)
(8) Big Bad Bear 40/1, C&D winner but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 111 days ago on his final run for Nicky Richards. Needs to bounce back for his new handler. Has tumbled down the weights but a long time since he's been competitive; stable debut.
14:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The vote goes to WHAT A JOHNNY, who posted a promising third over an extended 2m on his handicap bow last month. The son of Yeats is open to further progress, especially at this longer distance, and that could hold the key to him. Beaumesnil reached the frame in a warm heat at Musselburgh 20 days ago and he merits respect despite a further 2lb hike in the ratings, while others to note include Final Edgar and Maillot Blanc.
FINAL EDGAR shaped as if this trip would suit when fifth at Musselburgh last time so edges the vote in this competitive handicap. Course winner Duyfken heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for What A Johnny, Maillot Blanc and Beaumesnil.
The step up in trip could prove ideal for the lightly raced 3m point runner-up WHAT A JOHNNY (nap) and he earns the vote.
(10) Village Master 5/2, Irish point recruit who left his novice hurdle efforts behind when making a successful chase and handicap debut at Hereford (21f, soft) 15 days ago. Should be more to come from him over fences, particularly now stepping up in trip. Moves up in trip after scoring over 2m5f on this month's chase/handicap debut; big player.
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2nd (9) (6/1 +45%) Barrakhov
6
6/1(+45%)
(9) Barrakhov 6/1, Modest hurdler winner who has been below that level in his 5 outings over fences, finishing a distant fifth back from wind surgery at Ludlow on latest start 8 weeks ago. Well handicapped on old hurdling form but needs to get his act together over fences.
8
3rd (8) (10/1 -25%) William Ewart
10
10/1(-25%)
(8) William Ewart 10/1, Justified support when scoring for the first time over fences at Southwell (3m, heavy) in February. Not so good when a well-held third on his 2 outings since so he needs the refitting of cheekpieces to help to spark him. Won on heavy ground in February but not quite in same form on next two outings.
11
4th (11) (50/1 +0%) Meranti
50
50/1(+0%)
(11) Meranti 50/1, Little impact over hurdles for current yard and never going well when pulled up on last month's Exeter chase debut. Pulled up on both hurdling starts this year and also struggled on last month's chase debut.
6
5th (6) (10/1 -43%) Safe Destination
10
10/1(-43%)
(6) Safe Destination 10/1, Not the most reliable but has won at Uttoxeter and Ludlow at this sort of trip this season. Latest Huntingdon fifth was a below-par effort but he's a contender if on a going day. 2-6 over fences but wildly inconsistent; much depends on what mood he's in.
4
6th (4) (11/1 +21%) Getupearly
11
11/1(+21%)
(4) Getupearly 11/1, Modest hurdler who has been well held on his completed start in handicap hurdles since returning from a year off. Remains to be seen whether a switch to fences improves matters. 0-9 over hurdles but his good-ground Irish point win bodes well for his prospects today.
15
7th (15) (33/1 -65%) Noah's Light
33
33/1(-65%)
(15) Noah's Light 33/1, Hasn't shown much in 10 runs in this sphere, beaten 41 lengths when third at Fakenham over Easter. Hurdle winner in Ireland in 2021 but has struggled in modest handicap chases this season.
2
8th (2) (10/1 -54%) Steal My Sunshine
10
10/1(-54%)
(2) Steal My Sunshine 10/1, Pair of handicap hurdle wins in the first half of the season but his form has levelled off since and he was pulled up on his Fakenham chase debut last month. Hard to be too positive after that. Dual hurdle winner last year but has lost his way a bit; pulled up on recent chasing debut.
7
9th (7) (9/1 -64%) Furkash
9
9/1(-64%)
(7) Furkash 9/1, Fontwell novice hurdle success in 2020 remains his only career success but he's regularly placed over fences, finishing runner-up on 2 of his last 3 starts. Likely to be competitive again. Tongue tied first time. Sound effort when second at Plumpton this month but now 0-17 over fences.
12
10th (12) (80/1 -142%) The Gambler
80
80/1(-142%)
(12) The Gambler 80/1, Irish point winner last April. Also made a successful start under Rules in a Market Rasen bumper in June but has struggled since, including switched to fences for her handicap debut at Huntingdon at the beginning of this month. Has something to prove for now. Well beaten on recent chase/handicap debut at Huntingdon.
13
11th (13) (150/1 -500%) Drumlees Pet
150
150/1(-500%)
(13) Drumlees Pet 150/1, Well held in bumpers/novice hurdles and showed nothing on last week's chase and handicap debut after an absence. First-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference. Struggled on recent chase/handicap debut; needs huge boost from first-time cheekpieces.
3
|PU| (3) (9/2 +36%) Samourai One
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(3) Samourai One 9/2, Left his hurdling exploits behind when scoring easily on his Market Rasen chase debut in February. Disappointing at Southwell since but there's nothing wrong with the Market Rasen form (had 3 next-time winners in behind) and could bounce back. Quite impressive on chasing debut; ground put forward as excuse for subsequent flop.
1
|PU| (1) (14/1 -100%) Jemura
14
14/1(-100%)
(1) Jemura 14/1, Has looked one of top stable's lesser lights so far, finishing only fifth on his Plumpton chase debut in February and pulled up back hurdling in cheekpieces last month. Blinkers the headgear of choice this time. Made underwhelming chasing debut in February and was pulled up over hurdles this month.
5
|PU| (5) (50/1 -213%) Grey D'alco
50
50/1(-213%)
(5) Grey D'alco 50/1, Made the frame on a couple of occasions over hurdles last season but has pulled up on all 3 chase starts this time round. Pulled up in all three chases this season (2m3f-2m4f) and has a lot to prove at present.
14
|PU| (14) (125/1 -89%) Happy Sanchez
125
125/1(-89%)
(14) Happy Sanchez 125/1, Unplaced sole start in points and poor form in 6 outings over hurdles. Hard to fancy now chasing in cheekpieces. Unplaced all six hurdling starts; upped in trip with cheekpieces on for chasing debut.
14:35 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
VILLAGE MASTER made the perfect start to life over fences when winning at Hereford 16 days ago and, with improvement likely, a subsequent 3lb rise in unlikely to prevent him from mounting another stern challenge. Jemura was pulled up over hurdles but is an interesting candidate back over fences and with blinkers applied for the first time. Barrakhov was the subject of market support at Ludlow in February and, though he failed to fire that day, a 4lb ease in the handicap will help matters.
Plenty of runners but few arrive with compelling claims and VILLAGE MASTER rather stands out on the back of his recent Hereford chase and handicap debut success. Samourai One could give him most to do if recapturing the form of his Market Rasen win in February. Furkash is a long-standing maiden over fences but has regularly been placed in similar events.
Irish point winner GETUPEARLY makes his chasing debut from a tempting mark and should appreciate today's return to good ground.
(3) Dare To Hope 6/1, Gained a first success since his debut at Ripon (6f) in September and ran well twice thereafter, solid third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) in November. Another to consider on return to action. Fair mark on last year's best but 5f on slow ground perhaps not optimal after a break.
10
2nd (10) (16/1 -167%) Mattice
16
16/1(-167%)
(10) Mattice 16/1, Tumbled down the weights last season and justified support to make his final start a winning one over C&D in September, by short head from stablemate Count d'Orsay. Nudged up just 2 lb and underfoot conditions will hold no fears. Last seen winning a C&D handicap (heavy) in September; only 2lb higher; considered.
8
3rd (8) (8/1 +20%) Rambuso Creek
8
8/1(+20%)
(8) Rambuso Creek 8/1, Latest win at Leicester (5f) in October. 18/1, shaped as if needing the run on the back of 5 months off when sixth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Sharper for recent return but would be more appealing on less testing ground.
2
4th (2) (10/3 +33%) Lakota Blue
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Lakota Blue 10/3, Resumed winning ways on second start back at Ripon (6f, heavy) 12 months ago and career-best display when second at Goodwood (5f, soft) in August. Far from disgraced on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter and gelded ahead of his return, he's well worth considering. Strong handicap form last season; sold 85,000gns in Oct; gelded; may need this after break.
6
5th (6) (9/2 +44%) Miss Brazen
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(6) Miss Brazen 9/2, Impressive when readily landing an 8-runner C&D handicap last spring and another bold display when second in 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom in June. Efforts mixed thereafter but assessor has relinquished grip ahead of return and no surprise to see her go well. C&D winner; can go well fresh and she returns on a good mark; one to take seriously.
4
6th (4) (6/1 -20%) Elegant Erin
6
6/1(-20%)
(4) Elegant Erin 6/1, Dual C&D winner who posted plenty of solid efforts without tasting success last term. Not disgraced when fourth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f) 23 days ago and whilst conditions will hold no fears, she does need to cut out the tardy starts. On a losing run but conditions fine and she's on a good mark; each-way shout.
7
7th (7) (18/1 -125%) Copper Knight
18
18/1(-125%)
(7) Copper Knight 18/1, Veteran who picked up another win at York in July before defying a penalty at Pontefract a week later. Below best towards the end of last season but another who has slipped in the weights ahead of return and betting may guide as to expectations. Fantastic sprinter down the years; feasibly treated but this probably not his day.
9
8th (9) (11/1 -10%) Count D'orsay
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Count D'orsay 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but he did go close in handicaps over C&D/Chester during September. Final start at Doncaster easily excused (stumbled badly start) but possible he'll strip fitter for this on the back of 6 months off. On his last winning mark and he'll relish the conditions; back from six months off though.
11
9th (11) (11/1 -10%) Honour Your Dreams
11
11/1(-10%)
(11) Honour Your Dreams 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023 but he ran well in visor/refitted tongue strap when third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) in January. Not discounted operating from last winning mark. Conditions won't be an issue and high draw possibly beneficial; not ruled out.
1
10th (1) (18/1 -13%) Zaman Jemil
18
18/1(-13%)
(1) Zaman Jemil 18/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Harry Charlton when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 65 days ago, folding having been headed around 2f out. Absent since and he needs to get back on track returned to turf. On a good mark but both trip and ground are queries this afternoon.
5
11th (5) (22/1 -57%) Soul Seeker
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Soul Seeker 22/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 33/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 16 days ago, in rear and never on terms. Headgear again left off here and others make more appeal. Well beaten in two runs this year; no great surprise to see him leave that form behind.
14:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Mattice was last seen in winning action under similar conditions over C&D in September when getting the better of stablemate COUNT D'ORSAY. However, the latter, who is now 3lb better off and has also dropped to his last winning mark, has every chance of reversing the form. Rambuso Creek finished sixth at Thirsk earlier in the month and is open to progression, while a gelding operation might spark an improved bid from Lakota Blue.
Nigel Tinkler has his string in pretty good order and with forecast conditions holding no fears it could just be worth siding with his LAKOTA BLUE. Gelded ahead of his return, he boasted some good form to his name in 3-y-o handicaps and this stiff finish should suit returned to the minimum trip. Miss Brazen, a comfortable winner over C&D last spring, has come down to a handy mark and is feared under Jo Mason, with Dare To Hope and Honour Your Dreams others to consider.
There could be more to come from MISS BRAZEN this year and she's fancied to land a second C&D success. Elegant Erin is next best.
(4) Event Of Sivola 11/2, Won around 3m at Hexham and Catterick this winter. Another solid Hexham effort when third (Destiny Is All neck back in fourth) over 4m 6 weeks ago. Two wins already this season; 7lb higher than latest success but should go well again..
1
2nd (1) (11/4 -10%) Destiny Is All
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(1) Destiny Is All 11/4, Partnered by Patrick Wadge when scoring on Kelso reappearance. Bit hit and miss since but his latest Hexham fourth (Event of Sivola neck ahead in third) was creditable. 2lb lower than when winning in October; some fair efforts since; worth considering..
2
3rd (2) (4/1 -33%) Mister Bells
4
4/1(-33%)
(2) Mister Bells 4/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans' company at Catterick (25f, soft) in February. Respectable third back there since. Catterick winner in January, but now 6lb higher; fair run last time; a possible.
5
4th (5) (4/1 +33%) Skyhill
4
4/1(+33%)
(5) Skyhill 4/1, Veteran who added to his tally at Catterick on New Year's Day. Has found things tougher since but has now returned to the mark he defied at Catterick. No surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang. Beat Event Of Sivola at Catterick in January but not been in quite the same form since.
3
|PU| (3) (11/4 +31%) Hold The Note
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(3) Hold The Note 11/4, Pulled up in 2 comeback runs in March but stopped the slide when third of 11 over 3m at Carlisle (heavy) 18 days ago. On a decent mark but no good thing to be in the same form again. Mixed efforts this season, best run when third in first-time visor last time; contender.
15:00 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Event Of Sivola (third) and Destiny Is All (fourth) reoppose having met in the Hexham marathon 42 days ago, and the latter could reverse that form down in trip. Preference is for MISTER BELLS, though. Micky Hammond's charge has been running well in recent starts and would appear to hold solid claims now tackling a veterans' contest. Hold The Note should not be underestimated either.
DESTINY IS ALL is hardly one for maximum faith but is more than capable off this mark if on a going day and might be worth siding with to turn around last month's Hexham placings with Event of Sivola.
In a tricky handicap HOLD THE NOTE, who ran his best race of the season at Carlisle last time, is taken to beat Event Of Sivola.
(11) Big Blue Moon 9/2, Promising start in handicap hurdles last spring but very tame efforts both outings this season, over fences on the first occasion. Has something to prove. On a useful mark if he can get back on track but reservations for now.
2
2nd (2) (7/4 +50%) Pyffo
1.75
7/4(+50%)
(2) Pyffo 7/4, Bumper winner who benefited from more positive ride when scoring easily in 7-runner novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 9/4) 25 days ago. Capable of following up back in handicap company. Easy maiden winner last time but that race fell apart; well held in his previous handicap.
1
3rd (1) (28/1 -100%) Halondo
28
28/1(-100%)
(1) Halondo 28/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Olly Murphy but signed off for that yard with a poor display at Fontwell 4 months ago. New stable drops him in trip and the market should be informative. Handicap winner off 11lb lower; one to watch on first run since Boxing Day; new yard.
6
4th (6) (12/1 +0%) Sambezi
12
12/1(+0%)
(6) Sambezi 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler who hasn't been at the top of his game this season but should strip fitter for recent effort at Fakenham. Well treated if he can build on latest outing. Beaten about 15l in all races this season and clearly needs to find a bit from somewhere.
4
5th (4) (4/1 +43%) Ashington
4
4/1(+43%)
(4) Ashington 4/1, Generally consistent and got back on his game when third at Sedgefield 149 days ago. Well treated and booking of Cobden indicates that he should be tuned up for this, so respected. Dropped to a career-low mark; Cobden booking takes the eye on return from a break.
5
6th (5) (22/1 +12%) Tardree
22
22/1(+12%)
(5) Tardree 22/1, All 6 career victories have come in small fields and he was more miss than hit last (mostly over fences) last season. Will probably need this return from 8 months off. Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; hasn't got himself together in four runs after a lengthy break.
8
7th (8) (9/2 +0%) Gentleman Jacques
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(8) Gentleman Jacques 9/2, Fair form in bumpers and fair form to date over hurdles. Has to put a poor run at Hereford behind him but it's still early days (has had a breathing op) and he should be suited by the switch to handicaps. Probably worthy of this mark and has had a wind op ahead of handicap debut.
7
8th (7) (16/1 +0%) Red Windsor
16
16/1(+0%)
(7) Red Windsor 16/1, Fairly useful winner over hurdles last term but just one effort of note this season, down the field at Newbury last time. Others preferred. Seems to have lost his form and appetite judged on last three starts.
15:10 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Pyffo cruised to success in a maiden event at Market Rasen last month and the unexposed six-year-old holds obvious claims back in a handicap. That said, the booking of Harry Cobden aboard ASHINGTON catches the eye and he might be worth taking a chance on. Mark Walford's charge hasn't won over timber since March 2022, but the nine-year-old has posted a number of positive efforts since then and finds himself on a competitive mark now. Halondo is another to consider.
PYFFO showed marked improvement when making all at Market Rasen and a performance of similar merit should see him go in again. Ashington is a danger if tuned up and Kintail is still unexposed, so he's not one to write off.
It's unlikely that dual course winner KINTAIL did himself justice on his handicap debut and he retains potential off this mark.
(1) Dambuster 5/4, Promising type. Won on soft-ground Sandown debut in September. Remote last of 4 in a Newmarket Group 3 the following month but retains potential with his sights lowered on return having been gelded. Created positive impression at Sandown on debut (1m, good to soft); well held in G3 latest.
5
2nd (5) (10/3 +58%) Stay In The Game
3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(5) Stay In The Game 10/3, Third in novice at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) and maiden at Haydock (1m, heavy) last autumn. Gelded and may go on to even better things this year. Two promising efforts over shorter last September; more to come over 1m2f+ this year.
4
3rd (4) (5/2 -25%) Open Secret
2.5
5/2(-25%)
(4) Open Secret 5/2, Fairly useful form when placed in AW novices at Newcastle and Wolverhampton just over 3 months apart. Capable of better and should have a big say here. Two promising runs on AW (1m and 1m4f); more to come & he's a key player switched to turf.
3
4th (3) (20/1 -100%) Infatuator
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Infatuator 20/1, Little better than modest form when placed twice on AW last month and needs to find plenty of improvement now switching to turf. Some promise in two slowly-run AW events last month; more required switched to turf.
6
5th (6) (14/1 -100%) Tryfan
14
14/1(-100%)
(6) Tryfan 14/1, 10/1, third of 5 in minor event at Newcastle (1¼m) on debut last autumn. Another in this line-up who is open to progress. Promising third on AW debut seven months ago (1m2f); can do better but he'll need to.
7
6th (7) (150/1 -127%) Misty Time
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Misty Time 150/1, More one for handicaps judged on her 2 AW outings at Newcastle towards the end of 2023. Some promise over 7f last year but a significant step forward is needed to win this.
15:20 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Dambuster made a winning debut at Sandown in September before clearly not handling the undulations of the Rowley Mile when upped to Group 3 company in the Zetland at Newmarket the following month. The son of Kingman has since been gelded and is respected, but OPEN SECRET gets the vote. Second over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last time, conditions shouldn't be an issue for the son of Cracksman in his attempt to get off the mark. Others to note include Infatuator and Tryfan.
There's been plenty to like about OPEN SECRET's pair of AW efforts and he can make the most of the weight he receives from previous winner Dambuster now moving over to the grass. A few of the others also have the potential for better in an interesting novice.
Dambuster can go well despite his penalty but OPEN SECRET can break his maiden now switched to turf.
(1) Rambo T 3/1, Second success of the season when seeing off Irish Hill at Newbury (20.5f, soft) over Christmas. Respectable efforts since, eighth in the Coral Cup on latest, and should give a good account back down in grade. Went up 8lb for Newbury win in December; eighth in Coral Cup last time; worth considering.
7
2nd (7) (7/2 +42%) Choose A Copper
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(7) Choose A Copper 7/2, Placed in his completed start in Irish points and readily made all at Hexham on Rules debut in October. Has done enough to think he's still in form since and drops back in grade after a wind op here, so one to consider. Hexham winner in October; fair efforts next twice; back after wind op for h'cap debut.
5
3rd (5) (11/2 +31%) Bingoo
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(5) Bingoo 11/2, Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when winning 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) on Boxing Day reappearance. Hasn't fired since but this is easier than the race he contested at Cheltenham last time. Three wins last year, latest at Aintree (2m4f, soft) in December; not run as well since.
6
4th (6) (9/1 -64%) Champagnesuperover
9
9/1(-64%)
(6) Champagnesuperover 9/1, Useful sort who won a pair of small-field novice chases around 3m in the spring of 2022. Has a big absence to overcome returned to hurdling, though. Last win was in a 3m novice chase here; useful novice hurdler; back after long break.
3
5th (3) (6/1 -50%) Rafferty's Return
6
6/1(-50%)
(3) Rafferty's Return 6/1, Scored at Carlisle in February and quickly back on the up when landing a 6-runner event at Newcastle last time. Likeable type who should put up another solid showing from the front. Two wins since headgear tried, latest over 2m4f in a visor (retained); up 7lb; a possible.
2
|F| (2) (16/5 -28%) Milo Lises
3.2
16/5(-28%)
(2) Milo Lises 16/5, Looked promising in a bumper and belatedly got the idea over hurdles when landing a 16-runner novice at Punchestown a couple of months ago. BHA handicapper has taken no chances but there's more to come and he's likely to be primed for a big run. Improved to win a 2m maiden hurdle latest; should improve for this trip on handicap debut.
4
|PU| (4) (66/1 -450%) Accidental Rebel
66
66/1(-450%)
(4) Accidental Rebel 66/1, Useful and prolific hurdler for Fergal O'Brien, last seen running poorly in the Premier Novices' Hurdle at Kelso over a year ago. Hard to know how much of that ability he retains starting out for a new yard. Four from six for Fergal O'Brien last term; bought for £7,000; soft ground not ideal.
15:35 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MILO LISES is an obvious choice given his powerful connections and, having improved markedly when breaking his maiden at Punchestown in February, the five-year-old has to be of interest now he debuts in a handicap, especially as the runner-up from that race was successful next time out. Rafferty's Return has won two of his last three races and looks set for another big run, while Champagnesuperover appeals back over hurdles with ground conditions to suit.
MILO LISES upped his game to readily get off the mark at Punchestown and he's likely to be well prepared to make a successful British/handicap debut. Rafferty's Return should put up another bold showing and Choose A Copper is worthy of interest dropping back in grade.
Although not obviously well treated for his handicap debut MILO LISES is progressive and may improve again for this step up in trip.
(7) Abaya Du Mathan 18/1, Back to winning ways in a match at Southwell (15.8f) in January and ran to a similar level when third of 4 in handicap chase over same C&D last month. Ought to give another good account. Mainly in good form for his current yard and this veteran should go well again.
4
2nd (4) (40/1 -264%) Noble Savage
40
40/1(-264%)
(4) Noble Savage 40/1, Belatedly off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in November but ran poorly at Doncaster when last seen in January and overall profile is off-putting. Makes chase debut. Hurdle win in November but was tailed off last time and now goes chasing; down the list.
2
3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) Omaha Wish
10
10/1(+0%)
(2) Omaha Wish 10/1, Point winner who has made the frame in a trio of hurdles this term, latest when third of 7 on handicap debut at Fakenham (16f) earlier this month. Warrants respect on chase debut. Yard won this in 2019 and 2022 and she's respected on her chase debut.
10
4th (10) (10/1 -122%) Tropical Talent
10
10/1(-122%)
(10) Tropical Talent 10/1, Remains a maiden under both codes but offered something to work on in this sphere when third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (16.3f, good to soft) on chase debut in December. Not discounted. Encouraging chase debut at Newcastle and he's back off correct mark here; each-way claims.
5
5th (5) (14/1 -40%) Famoso
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Famoso 14/1, Consistent sort who has scored 3 times this term and arrives on back of another creditable effort when third in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, soft, 11/4) 16 days ago. Likely to go well again. Triple chase winner who has finished placed at Hereford last twice; in the mix.
9
6th (9) (10/1 -25%) Pep Talking
10
10/1(-25%)
(9) Pep Talking 10/1, Left his hurdles form well behind when winning Huntingdon handicap (16.5f) on his debut over fences last month and backed that up with good second of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, soft) 16 days ago. Remains open to improvement. Unexposed chaser but he jumped to the right last time and that could hold him back here.
6
7th (6) (4/5 +64%) Hidalgo Des Bordes
0.8
4/5(+64%)
(6) Hidalgo Des Bordes 4/5, Promising individual who found significant improvement when making a winning chase debut in 11-runner handicap at Exeter (17.5f, good) 6 days ago. 7 lb penalty to carry now but likely has more to offer in this sphere yet. Easy win on chase debut at Exeter and he's 6lb well in under a penalty; strong claims.
1
8th (1) (28/1 -180%) Zero Tolerance
28
28/1(-180%)
(1) Zero Tolerance 28/1, Placed in an Irish bumper for Charles O'Brien and made the frame in 2 maiden hurdles last season. Failed to justify support on return at Catterick in February, however, and bit to prove sent chasing. Still lightly raced but he needs improvement on this switch to fences.
11
9th (11) (66/1 -313%) Shaw's Cross
66
66/1(-313%)
(11) Shaw's Cross 66/1, Veteran who gained his first chasing success at Plumpton (17f) last term and has largely acquitted himself well in defeat since. Each-way claims. Backward steps since since his second at Plumpton and this looks a tough assignment.
3
|PU| (3) (6/1 +0%) Barest Of Margins
6
6/1(+0%)
(3) Barest Of Margins 6/1, Made an encouraging start to his chasing career in 2022, finishing runner-up on all 3 completed outings in handicaps and ran to a similar level, back from 19 months off for new yard, when third of 11 in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, soft, 15/2) 14 days ago. Claims if building on that. Good third at Taunton (2m, soft) on his return from a long absence and he's in the mix.
8
|PU| (8) (16/1 -33%) File Illico
16
16/1(-33%)
(8) File Illico 16/1, Won 4 times during a very productive first season over fences in 2021/22 but more miss than hit since and arrives on back of below-par performance at Southwell. His last win was two years ago and has generally struggled since then; others preferred.
12
|PU| (12) (66/1 +0%) Captain Copper
66
66/1(+0%)
(12) Captain Copper 66/1, No real form over hurdles and fared little better on switch to chasing at Hereford earlier this month. Best watched from 4 lb out of the handicap. Struggled over hurdles and was same story on recent chase debut; 4lb out of weights here.
15:45 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HIDALGO DES BORDES might be one to keep on the right side of over the coming months. Warren Greatrex's gelding bolted up on his chasing bow at Exeter on Friday and, should this not come soon enough, a 7lb penalty shouldn't halt his progress. Pep Talking hit the woodwork at Hereford last time out when attempting to follow up on his earlier Huntingdon triumph and he warrants serious consideration from an unchanged mark, while Barest Of Margins and Omaha Wish are just two others to consider.
It's hard to get away from HIDALGO DES BORDES, who was a decisive winner on his chasing bow at Exeter last week and looks well in under a penalty. Famoso and Omaha Wish are also of interest.
This can go to HIDALGO DES BORDES, who was an easy winner on his chase debut at Exeter and is 6lb well in under a penalty.
(6) Classy Boy 9/4, Respectable second of 6 in nursery at Newmarket (9f, heavy, 7/2). Off 173 days/gelded and returns with yard in excellent order. 0-6 as a 2yo but often ran well & conditions won't be an issue; been gelded; can do better.
3
2nd (3) (18/1 -260%) Bellarchi
18
18/1(-260%)
(3) Bellarchi 18/1, Three wins from 14 runs in a busy 2-y-o campaign but has clearly trained on given she posted a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 16 days ago, cosily. 3 lb rise very fair and she's fit and in form. Three wins in a busy 2yo campaign; career best at Southwell 16 days; heavy ground a query.
1
3rd (1) (10/1 -11%) Global Skies
10
10/1(-11%)
(1) Global Skies 10/1, Haydock maiden winner in September. Always behind when 17¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Ballymount Boy in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 180 days. Back up in trip for handicap debut. 6f win on soft at two; should stay; below par on heavy when last seen but that was Listed.
2
4th (2) (11/2 +0%) Cerulean Bay
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(2) Cerulean Bay 11/2, Maiden/novice winner first 2 starts last summer. 25/1, 10 lengths last of 6 to Aablan in Solario Stakes at Sandown (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut from a tough mark on the face of it. Won his first two starts at 2 before struggling in a Group 3; been gelded; ground a query.
5
5th (5) (3/1 -9%) Sea The Dream
3
3/1(-9%)
(5) Sea The Dream 3/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy, 7/2) 16 days ago. Expected to be bang there with a 2 lb rise looking lenient. Kept on finding when winning a 7f handicap at Thirsk (heavy) 16 days ago; more to come.
7
6th (7) (7/2 -17%) Catton Lady
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(7) Catton Lady 7/2, Surpassed 2-y-o form when an excellent 2¾ lengths third of 9 to Sea The Dream in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Weighted to get closer to this rival this time. Pleasing 3rd to Sea The Dream at Thirsk on her return; more to come at this trip.
4
7th (4) (14/1 +22%) Power Of Zeus
14
14/1(+22%)
(4) Power Of Zeus 14/1, Ripon maiden winner on second of 3 juvenile starts. 28/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft) on Sunday and he needs to leave that run behind. 6f winner on good ground last summer; no impact on Sunday's handicap debut; new ground.
15:55 Beverley Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
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Sea The Dream made a pleasing return to action when scoring by a length in a class 5 event at Thirsk, but this is a much more difficult assignment. For that reason, the vote goes to CERULEAN BAY, who has been gelded since finishing last in the Solario at Sandown in September. David O'Meara's three-year-old scored on both of his first two outings and, if he can reproduce that level of form, he could defy his opening mark of 86. Global Skies is another to note.
SEA THE DREAM clocked a good time when making a winning reappearance at Thirsk a fortnight ago and a 2 lb rise looks on the lenient side. Catton Lady shaped well behind the selection in that race and is entitled to finish closer this time, with Classy Boy reappearing for a yard going great guns.
Catton Lady can reverse Thirsk placings with Sea The Dream but CLASSY BOY may have their measure on his reappearance.
(1) Ascending Lark 8/13, Made winning start for Harry Derham when taking 8-runner novice (85/40) at Haydock (15.6f, soft) on hurdles bow 36 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Form of British/hurdling/stable debut win (soft) was boosted last week; player again.
7
2nd (7) (12/1 -71%) Locken Lady
12
12/1(-71%)
(7) Locken Lady 12/1, Left bumper form behind when runner-up in C&D novice on hurdles debut last month. Not in quite same form at Market Rasen since but must enter calculations. C&D maiden second last month; uplift perfectly possible if jumping and settling better.
4
3rd (4) (40/1 -186%) Cindysox
40
40/1(-186%)
(4) Cindysox 40/1, Far from disgraced in bumper at Uttoxeter on NH debut in October 2022 but not seen since and is likely best watched on return/hurdles bow. Encouragement for 2m hurdles in pedigree; interesting despite her 18-month absence.
5
4th (5) (13/8 -30%) Lady D'arbanville
1.625
13/8(-30%)
(5) Lady D'arbanville 13/8, Looked potentially useful, back from 19 months off, when winning 11-runner mares' bumper at Plumpton in December and made solid start to hurdling career when second at Exeter (16.7f) in January. Likely capable of better yet over timber. Good second on hurdles debut latest, albeit over a stiff 2m1f; among the very likeliest.
3
5th (3) (150/1 -127%) Belladinotte
150
150/1(-127%)
(3) Belladinotte 150/1, No impact in Market Rasen bumper on NH debut 15 days ago and can only be watched on switch to hurdles. Looks more a 3m prospect on pedigree; no shock if 2m on hurdling debut proves too sharp.
8
|U| (8) (150/1 -355%) Fennella
150
150/1(-355%)
(8) Fennella 150/1, From a winning family but went with little encouragement in bumper at Hereford on NH debut 47 days ago. Tries hurdling now. Weakened into 44l eleventh on bumper debut, having not settled; likely capable of better.
16:00 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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There were plenty of positives to be taken from LADY D'ARBANVILLE's second on her hurdling debut at Exeter in January. Nicky Henderson's mare should put that experience to good use and she's fancied to finish one place better in this contest. The biggest threat is likely to emerge from Ascending Lark, who made the perfect stable bow when opening her account at Haydock last month, while Locken Lady looks best equipped to fill the remaining place.
This can go to LADY D'ARBANVILLE, who stands out on her bumper form and is entitled to progress from her debut in this sphere at Exeter in January. Ascending Lark and Locken Lady look the obvious dangers.
Assuming the likely drier surface presents no issues, Haydock scorer ASCENDING LARK can follow up at Lady d'Arbanville's expense.
(5) Kiltealy Park 15/2, 7/2, good fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy) 70 days ago. Not ruled out. Showed ability in points and only narrowly denied on rules bow; can be forgiven run since.
2
2nd (2) (10/3 -67%) Grooveykindoflove
3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(2) Grooveykindoflove 10/3, Promising sort. 7/2, second of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 93 days ago. Up in trip. Can do better. Player. Hasn't jumped well in either start so far but every chance she'll improve soon; respected.
6
3rd (6) (50/1 -52%) Long Gone
50
50/1(-52%)
(6) Long Gone 50/1, €1,200 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Dam unraced. Market can guide. Getaway mare; 1,200eur 3yo; dam half-sister to 2m3f winner but likely best watched.
7
4th (7) (9/1 -64%) Milanaway
9
9/1(-64%)
(7) Milanaway 9/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable second of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft, 5/1) 11 days ago, better placed than most. Shortlisted. 0-10 but one of her better runs when beaten 5l latest; a bit more exposed than some.
4
5th (4) (16/1 -129%) Jokers 'n' Clowns
16
16/1(-129%)
(4) Jokers 'n' Clowns 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4, tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy) 25 days ago. Trainer going well so needs considering with hood back on. Point winner; showed ability at Gowran 2 runs ago; didn't jump well when beaten fav since.
12
6th (12) (200/1 -203%) We Will Rock You
200
200/1(-203%)
(12) We Will Rock You 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 9 days ago. Minor promise on debut in a bumper but tailed off or pulled up in all starts since.
9
7th (9) (200/1 -203%) Red Night Sky
200
200/1(-203%)
(9) Red Night Sky 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 7 days ago. Up in trip. Modest form in points and similar story under rules so far.
8
8th (8) (12/1 +14%) Only A Dollar
12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Only A Dollar 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Below form seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy, 10/1) 89 days ago. Hood back on. 80-1 4th was promising but tailed off up in trip since and may be one for h'caps now.
3
9th (3) (10/3 +33%) Harrys Annie
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(3) Harrys Annie 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy, 13/8) 14 days ago. Much respected on her hurdles debut. Hit the crossbar in points and bumpers; too keen when 4th latest.
10
|F| (10) (10/3 +52%) Shana Cloon
3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(10) Shana Cloon 10/3, Modest hurdler. 4/1, creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 9 days ago. Stable having good spell. Remains a maiden after 13 hurdle runs. Knocking on door in h'cap hurdles recently but this is tougher back in maiden hurdle.
1
10th (1) (7/1 -27%) Gina Moon
7
7/1(-27%)
(1) Gina Moon 7/1, Getaway mare. Half-sister to poor hurdler Celestial Park. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Warden Hill. Noteworthy newcomer. Getaway mare; half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Celestial Park; 2m4f fine and check market.
14
11th (14) (150/1 -127%) Keyser Smokesy
150
150/1(-127%)
(14) Keyser Smokesy 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, seventh of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 14 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off when 150s for her debut a fortnight ago.
13
12th (13) (200/1 -203%) Dinner At Freddys
200
200/1(-203%)
(13) Dinner At Freddys 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, twelfth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off both starts so far and looks up against it back up in trip.
11
13th (11) (125/1 -279%) Stone Rosie
125
125/1(-279%)
(11) Stone Rosie 125/1, Yeats mare. Dam, fair 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 21f) Benefit Run. Betting can prove a good indicator. Yeats mare; dam 2m4f hurdle winner but unlikely to play a part on debut.
16:05 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow
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The lightly-raced GROOVEYKINDOFLOVE may be capable of better still on just her third start over flights. A promising fifth in a stronger race on her racecourse debut at Naas before Christmas, the Henry De Bromhead-trained mare stepped up on that initial effort when runner-up at Down Royal last time. Point-to-point winner Jokers 'N' Clowns refused to race on her rules introduction at Navan last month, before almost redeeming herself when second at Gowran Park a week later. However, after a poor performance when sent off favourite at Cork recently, the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old has something to prove. Milanaway has run well on all four outings over flights, so it is surely just a matter of time before Denis Hogan's mare finds a suitable opportunity against her own sex.
GROOVEYKINDOFLOVE holds the edge on the form of her Down Royal second last time out and with progress on the cards she looks the way to go unless Gordon Elliott's newcomer Gina Moon proves well above average. Kiltealy Park and Jokers 'N' Clowns appeal as the pick of the rest.
GROOVEYKINDOFLOVE is a potential improver stepping back up in trip and she should go well if she jumps better this time
(4) Sure Touch 11/8, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Uttoxeter before Christmas. Improved again when taking Taunton handicap chase (23f, good to soft) in decisive fashion last time and is not taken lightly. Form of his two chase wins has worked out well; career-high mark but progressive; chance.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 -80%) Feu Du Bresil
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(3) Feu Du Bresil 9/2, Irish raider who hasn't built on his promising chase debut at Fairyhouse in November. Yard is firing in winners, however, and dangerous to rule out. Progressive novice last season; disappointing over fences since good debut; now tries 2m4f.
2
3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Cepage
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Cepage 11/1, Back to winning ways in Veterans' Chase at Cheltenham in December but not been in same form since and yard is going through a quiet spell at present. Better run in blinkers last week having been disappointing since 2m4f win in December.
5
4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Statuario
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Statuario 14/1, Dual C&D winner (on quicker ground) in 2022 and likely needed run, back from 18 months off, when pulled up at Kempton 40 days ago. Others more appealing. though. Two C&D wins on good in 2022; missed last year and pulled up on return; bit to prove.
1
5th (1) (15/8 +16%) A Different Kind
1.875
15/8(+16%)
(1) A Different Kind 15/8, Multiple winner over hurdles and better with each start over fences, completing 4-timer when scoring over C&D in September. May be capable of better yet and holds strong claims. Completed four-timer when winning a handicap over C&D in September; career-high mark now.
16:10 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow
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The class-dropping Feu Du Bresil must be respected but the Willie Mullins-trained gelding may still be worth taking on given he is yet to win a race over fences. That's certainly not the case with A DIFFERENT KIND, who is highly progressive and can complete a five-timer off just 3lb higher than his latest success. Furthermore, the selection has won twice over this C&D, which can give him an edge over the hat-trick seeking Sure Touch.
Dual C&D winner A DIFFERENT KIND may well have been aimed at this prize and remains on a workable mark. He can extend his winning run. The hat-trick seeking Sure Touch is feared most.
This can go to SURE TOUCH who is progressing well over fences having won his last two races, both of which have worked out well.
(8) Take No Chances 13/8, Point winner who was placed in bumpers and made a winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon in November. Has found just one too good on 2 of her 3 subsequent starts, just failing in a 3m Newbury handicap last month. Nudged up 4 lb for that but well worth considering. Went close over 3m at Newbury and the winner followed up last week at Cheltenham.
3
2nd (3) (5/2 +29%) Hyland
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(3) Hyland 5/2, Fine start to the campaign when winning handicaps here/Cheltenham in the autumn prior to a good third at Newbury (24.2f) in December. Not entirely disgraced when midfield in the Pertemps Final last month and no surprise to see a better showing back down in class. Forget his Festival run on a couple of counts; reliable in the main and considered.
5
3rd (5) (10/1 +17%) Ilovethenightlife
10
10/1(+17%)
(5) Ilovethenightlife 10/1, Scopey sort who had too much pace for her rivals when resuming winning ways at Plumpton (25f) in January. Heavy ground an excuse at Haydock next time but beaten some way out back at the former track 25 days ago. Back up in trip now. Capable mare but hasn't achieved much at all since winning at Plumpton in January.
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4th (6) (6/1 +8%) Equinus
6
6/1(+8%)
(6) Equinus 6/1, Doubled his tally when landing handicap at Aintree (24.7f) in decisive fashion on his reappearance. Efforts mixed in handful of starts since, including when well beaten in first-time cheekpieces here (26f) in March. Visor now the headgear of choice. Has been rather underwhelming since looking a handicapper to follow on reappearance.
9
5th (9) (13/2 -18%) Jupiter Allen
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(9) Jupiter Allen 13/2, Fair 2m winning hurdler last season who confirmed more positive signs from Taunton when landing an Exeter novices' handicap (21.6f) last month, jumping soundly and responding well. More on his plate up in grade but he's still relatively unexposed. Beat a subsequent winner at Exeter and this 5yo is improving by the looks.
4
6th (4) (12/1 +0%) Glimpse Of Gala
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Glimpse Of Gala 12/1, C&D winner who developed into a useful and tenacious stayer last year, winning twice. Promising second on return/chase debut in October but proved more miss than hit in trio of hurdle runs since. Return to this venue may help at least. Tongue tie added to cheekpieces. Tongue-tie added this afternoon but there are doubts about her at the minute.
16:20 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
25f Race Class Flow
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Having landed a warm premier handicap at Sandown in February, heavy ground might have been the undoing of SAINT DAVY next time out when finishing a distant sixth at Uttoxeter last month. This represents a drop in grade, however, and with forecast conditions set to be far different today, it would come as no surprise were the progressive seven-year-old to bounce back. Take No Chances found only an improver too strong at Newbury 34 days ago and appears to hold every chance from a 4lb raised mark, while Hyland, whose stable have begun to show signs of a return to form, should not be underestimated.
TAKE NO CHANCES was quick to dispel a mishap on her penultimate start when finishing runner-up back at Newbury 5 weeks ago, taking a while to pick up but ultimately just failing. Very much one to be interested in on that evidence, she looks to hold sound claims of going one place better. Hyland returned to calmer waters and Exeter scorer Jupiter Allen head up the dangers, with Saint Davy another to consider.
A few with high hopes but TAKE NO CHANCES (nap) went close at Newbury last time and that form was franked last week at Cheltenham.
(1) Arthur's Realm 2/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this is a slightly easier race back on turf. Good 3rd in Spring Mile before a lesser effort in a tactical AW race latest; can revive.
2
2nd (2) (13/2 -63%) Shaladar
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(2) Shaladar 13/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 162 days but is very capable fresh. Usual cheekpieces left off, though. Conditions won't be an excuse and he went well fresh last year; strong pace would help.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +13%) Beltane
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(4) Beltane 7/2, C&D winner. Hooded for first time, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 80 days ago, running on. Back up in trip. C&D win on soft last summer; 4lb lower today and returning to turf in his favour.
3
4th (3) (2/1 +11%) Westernesse
2
2/1(+11%)
(3) Westernesse 2/1, Shaped well on reappearance and wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 17 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Well worth another chance back in trip. Last season's win came on fast ground; two fair runs on AW this year; heavy going a query.
5
5th (5) (33/1 -106%) King Sharja
33
33/1(-106%)
(5) King Sharja 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 23 days ago. Lot to prove. Well beaten in two runs for Ruth Carr; ground a query and he's far from solid.
6
6th (6) (20/1 -82%) Temper Trap
20
20/1(-82%)
(6) Temper Trap 20/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 22/1). Off 163 days and return to turf will suit. Prolific winner but never scored before July; best watched on his return.
16:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
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WESTERNESSE was beaten into fourth over 1m2f at Newcastle on his latest outing and he was dropped 1lb for that display. The son of Camelot takes a drop in trip and returns to turf, which can help him get his head back in front. Arthur's Realm hit the frame in the Spring Mile at Doncaster two starts ago before finishing a disappointing favourite when fifth at Lingfield, but he is one to consider. Of the remainder, Shaladar makes the most appeal.
WESTERNESSE wasn't seen to best effect at Newcastle 17 days ago but it's far too soon to forget the promise of his reappearance and back in trip on this return to turf, he's the most persuasive option. Arthur's Realm dips slightly in class and is feared most, ahead of Beltane.
Returning to turf is a major plus for BELTANE (nap) and he can capitalise on his reduced mark under suitable conditions.
(6) Getaway Glory 3/1, Disappointed on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell in February but had shown promise previously and has a victory in points to his name. Market check advised on chasing bow. Beaten 33l on February's handicap hurdle debut (3m); cheekpieces added for chase debut.
11
2nd (11) (11/1 +21%) Est Illic
11
11/1(+21%)
(11) Est Illic 11/1, Pair of 2m wins at the end of 2020 but has drawn a blank since. Back in the frame at Taunton (23f) a fortnight ago but makes limited appeal for win purposes. Place claims dropped to another career-low mark; handles good ground as well as slower.
10
3rd (10) (6/1 +0%) King Of The Hill
6
6/1(+0%)
(10) King Of The Hill 6/1, Turned in best effort yet (from 5 lb out of the handicap) when 2½ lengths third of 8 to Calvic in handicap chase (10/1) at this course (19.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Still relatively low mileage and warrants respect. Over 2l to find with Calvic on their 2m4f course clash; not out of the weights this time.
9
4th (9) (80/1 -100%) Roxboro Road
80
80/1(-100%)
(9) Roxboro Road 80/1, Three-time winner in 2021 but has largely struggled for form since, including in a couple of starts for new yard this term. Mark never lower and return to a sound surface is a big plus, but others more persuasive.
12
5th (12) (16/1 +20%) Cobra Commander
16
16/1(+20%)
(12) Cobra Commander 16/1, Showed improved form when winning brace of handicap chases in April 2022 but has drawn a blank since and arrives on back of poor effort at Hereford. Ground and mark are both fine, but hasn't finished off his last few races strongly.
5
6th (5) (3/1 -33%) Calvic
3
3/1(-33%)
(5) Calvic 3/1, Off the mark at second attempt for new yard when taking 8-runner handicap chase (2/1) at this course (19.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. 2m4f winner here last month and 3lb rise is fair; maiden point winner over 3m (good) also.
3
7th (3) (28/1 +15%) Dunworley
28
28/1(+15%)
(3) Dunworley 28/1, Made the frame in several points and fair second on hunter chase debut in May of last year. Not built on that, however, and ran a moody race at Market Rasen last month. Chance on the form of last May's C&D hunter chase second back on the same sound surface.
13
8th (13) (66/1 -100%) Voice Of Hope
66
66/1(-100%)
(13) Voice Of Hope 66/1, Sole success came back in 2021 and has failed to complete the last twice. Hood on first time. C&D second in March 2023 remains his best form; toiling from out of the weights of late.
1
9th (1) (17/2 -42%) Hey Brother
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(1) Hey Brother 17/2, Runner-up in an Irish point before running to a fair level when making the frame both starts in bumpers last term. No real threat in a trio of hurdles but may do better now sent handicapping on chase debut. Wears first-time visor. Still to convince over 3m under rules; mark for this handicap/chasing debut isn't a gift.
2
|U| (2) (17/2 -42%) Kennack Bay
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(2) Kennack Bay 17/2, Set to make a winning chasing bow when coming down 2 out at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June 2022. Not seen since and market should prove best guide to claims on return. 4l up when fell on chasing debut (3m2f, good) in June 2022; off since but only 1lb higher.
7
|PU| (7) (17/2 -21%) Amalfi Skyline
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(7) Amalfi Skyline 17/2, Left previous form behind when scoring from out of the weights at Hereford (20.9f) in January and back to that sort of form when third over same C&D (soft) last month. Not out of things. Back to best form level with Hereford third latest (2m5f); 3m trip asks a fresh question.
8
|PU| (8) (22/1 -10%) Doyens De Ante
22
22/1(-10%)
(8) Doyens De Ante 22/1, In good form last spring, scoring at Chepstow and following up over C&D. Run poorly in more recent starts but return to likely good ground may seen him in a better light. Second in this last year, and won off tonight's mark subsequently; won't want much rain.
16:35 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5)
24f Race Class Flow
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Market support for the returning Kennack Bay would be interesting as the nine-year-old looked set to land a breakthrough success at Newton Abbot in June 2022, but for falling two out. However, CALVIC looks a more solid proposition having landed the spoils over 2m4f here in March. Stuart Edmunds' charge should relish this stiffer test of stamina and he's taken to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings. Chase debutant Hey Brother may put in an improved bid in a first-time visor.
CALVIC built on the promise of his yard debut when scoring here last month and may have more to offer yet. He can go in again. King of The Hill and Amalfi Skyline head the list of dangers.
It looks worth risking KENNACK BAY can shrug off his long absence. Last-time 2m4f course winner Calvic rates the alternative.
(3) Sam Magee 6/4, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 starts but wasn't seen to best effect when creditable fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft) 175 days ago, left with lot to do. Not taken lightly. Point winner; ran okay up in trip at Thurles when last seen; may excel at 3m+ this year.
5
2nd (5) (6/4 +75%) Givehimthehonour
1.5
6/4(+75%)
(5) Givehimthehonour 6/4, Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy, 9/2) 40 days ago. Others preferred. Point winner; placed in h'cap hurdles but poor run latest; others preferred.
2
3rd (2) (9/2 -100%) Themanintheboots
4.5
9/2(-100%)
(2) Themanintheboots 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Fourth of 5 in handicap chase (11/8) at Perth (23.8f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles and could easily get back on track. Bounced back to form with 2 hurdle wins last summer and fair mark if ready on return.
4
4th (4) (9/1 +50%) Cloudy Tuesday
9
9/1(+50%)
(4) Cloudy Tuesday 9/1, Fairly useful chaser. Fairly useful winner at 25f in chases. 11/1, seventh of 10 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (18.7f, soft) 7 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Plenty on plate here. Point/hunter chase winner but hasn't shown enough in last 18 months.
16:40 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Trainer Philip Fenton, who has been amongst the winners of late, can add another here courtesy of former course winner JERIKO DE BAUNE. The five-year-old was successful over 2m4f here last November, before later proving his stamina for this trip when winning at Fairyhouse. Having run well when third in a better contest at Cork last time, the gelding looks poised to strike under Niall Moore. A two-time winner over hurdles in Perth, Gordon Elliott's Themanintheboots rates a serious threat under jockeys championship leader, Jack Kennedy. The six-year-old had run well on a few occasions in this country prior to his UK raids. Point-to-point winner Sam Magee has faced some stiff tasks in maiden company, so should appreciate this lower grade. He doesn't need to improve a great deal to get involved.
JERIKO DE BAUNE has gradually progressed throughout this season and can register his third success. Themanintheboots may give him most to think about.
A chance is taken on the fitness on THEMANINTHEBOOTS who was in fine form over timber last summer and is fairly treated on return
(8) Gypsey's Secret 22/1, Got off the mark aged 9 despite being 5 lb out of the handicap at Carlisle (25f, soft) last month. Needed the emphasis more on stamina when only fourth at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago so unsurprisingly heads back up in trip. 11 lb out of the weights here, however. Won over 3m1f at Carlisle in March; could go well despite being 11lb out of the handicap.
6
1st (6) (7/2 +46%) Fortuna Ligna
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(6) Fortuna Ligna 7/2, Signed off last season by landing short odds in a mares' maiden at Chepstow (19.5f). Ran respectably in first-time visor but typically didn't go about the job straightforwardly when fourth at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) last month (jumped tentatively) and the cheekpieces quickly go back on. Won over 2m3f last April and fair form in handicaps at around 3m this season; bit to find.
4
2nd (4) (15/2 -150%) Champ Royal
7.5
15/2(-150%)
(4) Champ Royal 15/2, Made it 4 wins in first 6 starts for this yard when easily disposing of his 2 rivals over 25 at Catterick last month. Left the impression he isn't done with yet when finishing runner-up at Musselburgh (23.8f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago and he's one to consider heading back up in trip. Completed hat-trick at Catterick in March; good run next time; career-high mark; chance.
7
3rd (7) (13/2 +54%) Guernesey
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(7) Guernesey 13/2, Good first outing for this yard when second at Kelso in November but beaten double digits on all 5 subsequent starts, running what is a typical race for him these days at Carlisle (25f, soft) last month. First-time headgear applied and that needs to sharpen him up (on long losing run). Second over 3m2f on stable debut; not run as well since; well treated; headgear tried.
2
4th (2) (5/2 +9%) Secret Trix
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(2) Secret Trix 5/2, Thrived with cheekpieces applied in the first half of the season, completing a hat-trick at Uttoxeter in July. Found only one too good on his next 2 starts but improved (when tongue tied) on his first run since the autumn when scoring at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) last month. Big shout up 7 lb. Having a good season, fourth win coming at Haydock last time (soft); one with a chance.
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5th (5) (5/2 +17%) Lady In The Park
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(5) Lady In The Park 5/2, Irish point winner who has made a positive start over hurdles, winning a 2½m Wetherby novice on Boxing Day and progressing again when narrowly denied on both subsequent starts at Ayr. Step up in trip promises to suit and she shouldn't be long in going one better in a handicap. Progressive novice who has won over 2m4f and been a good second over 3m; a possible.
3
|U| (3) (16/1 -146%) Bridge North
16
16/1(-146%)
(3) Bridge North 16/1, Went off the rails over fences but went with much more zest after the fitting of a visor/return to hurdling before taking a late fall at Doncaster in February (looked set to win). Ran respectably without fully confirming that form at Huntingdon since but may build on that. Unlucky when falling 2 out with a visor tried in February; today's conditions ideal.
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|PU| (1) (28/1 -56%) Floueur
28
28/1(-56%)
(1) Floueur 28/1, Useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott and, after a quiet spell for both Gary Hanmer and this yard, bounced back when going close at Doncaster in March. However, he's failed to repeat that level on both subsequent starts (bled last time) but this is at least a drop in grade. Fine run on return to hurdles three runs ago; bled from the nose last time; best watched.
16:45 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 27f Race Class Flow
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Champ Royal remains in great form after a hat-trick of wins was followed by a good second in a class 2 event at Musselburgh last time, and he should be competitive off 2lb higher. However, preference is for SECRET TRIX, who returned from a 153-day break to score by just over a length in a hot handicap at Haydock last month, and he is only 7lb higher. The seven-year-old looks well placed to record a double, while Lady In The Park rates best of the rest.
Plenty in with a squeak but LADY IN THE PARK continued the theme of gradual run-to-run progression when finding just one too good at Ayr last month and, with this extra distance sure to play to her strengths, Lucinda Russell's lightly-raced 6-y-o gets the nod to double her tally at the expense of Secret Trix, who made a winning return sporting a first-time tongue tie at Haydock recently. Fortuna Ligna and Champ Royal can fight out third.
The selection is SECRET TRIX despite a 7lb rise for his win at Haydock last time. Bridge North may prove his main danger.
(1) Ace Of Spades 9/4, Better effort when second at Market Rasen 4 weeks ago, still learning. Well bred and could figure if stepping up his form again. Probably chased home a good prospect at Market Rasen and should be bang there.
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2nd (4) (10/1 -150%) Junker D'allier
10
10/1(-150%)
(4) Junker D'allier 10/1, Encouraging start having finished second in a couple of Ayr bumpers (well backed on debut, beaten a nose). Might be vulnerable now. Twice runner-up at Ayr before Christmas and shouldn't be long before winning.
3
3rd (3) (11/2 -100%) Bridie's Beau
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(3) Bridie's Beau 11/2, €65,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam useful 2¼m/2½m hurdle winner. 9/2, shaped well when second in Taunton bumper on debut last month. More to come and leading claims. Chased home a fair 5yo who had the benefit of experience at Taunton a month ago.
10
4th (10) (10/1 -43%) Bredon Hill
10
10/1(-43%)
(10) Bredon Hill 10/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Magic Daze and bumper winner/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Magic Seven. Favourite and showed ability on debut at Kempton 6 weeks ago, at times not looking all that tractable. May do better. Never seriously involved after a wide trip at Kempton; did appear fancied in the betting.
7
5th (7) (9/1 -38%) Palacio
9
9/1(-38%)
(7) Palacio 9/1, Half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart hurdler/top-class chaser Whisper and smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser Chuchoteuse. 5/1 and tongue tied, dropped away tamely on debut at Exeter in November. Not seen since and has had a breathing operation. Had wind surgery since a quiet debut in November and could easily show more.
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6th (9) (10/3 +33%) The Two Harrys
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(9) The Two Harrys 10/3, €75,000 buy from the family of useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Publican. Not unbacked and showed some ability amidst inexperience when third on debut at Wincanton a year ago. First 2 home are decent hurdlers now, but he may need this. Check the betting. Behind subsequent winning hurdlers when third on Wincanton debut a year ago.
12
7th (12) (25/1 +50%) Flimsy Nosebag
25
25/1(+50%)
(12) Flimsy Nosebag 25/1, £30,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam fairly useful 12.3f-16.5f winner on Flat. £30,000 3yo; second foal; dam 1m4f-2m winner (RPR 83); likely best watched.
13
8th (13) (11/1 +78%) Welcheston Warrier
11
11/1(+78%)
(13) Welcheston Warrier 11/1, Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Bertie B. Dam bumper/useful 21f-3m hurdle winner. Half-brother to bumper/2m5f hurdle winner Bertie B; dam a useful winning jumper.
14
9th (14) (150/1 -200%) Banny Hill Lass
150
150/1(-200%)
(14) Banny Hill Lass 150/1, Little show in Newbury and Chepstow bumpers. Finished closer second time out at Chepstow (soft) but was only fifth in a field of nine.
8
10th (8) (200/1 -100%) Rogue Bull
200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Rogue Bull 200/1, From a good family and there was some ability on show when fifth at Huntingdon (well backed) on debut for Tom Clover in November 2022. Sold cheaply and no show back there 17 months on, though. Some promise on debut but tailed off at 100-1 on first run for this yard.
5
11th (5) (125/1 -150%) Millsbridge
125
125/1(-150%)
(5) Millsbridge 125/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam 23f-3½m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) The Nipper. First foal; dam 2m7f/3m3f chase winner; stable 0-15 in bumpers recent seasons.
6
12th (6) (8/1 +43%) Moran's Law
8
8/1(+43%)
(6) Moran's Law 8/1, Universal gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Wye Aye out of useful but headstrong 2m hurdle winner A Media Luz. Interesting newcomer. Dam unraced; stable is an eyecatching 6-16 in bumpers and 3-11 this campaign.
11
13th (11) (250/1 -279%) Desiderata
250
250/1(-279%)
(11) Desiderata 250/1, Vadamos gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Little Awkward. 6/1, made a discouraging start in Southwell bumper last month. Finished a tailed-off last of the six runners at Southwell a month ago (soft).
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Those with previous experience are likely to dominate this field and while the likes of Ace Of Spades, Junker D'allier and The Two Harrys should only get better as they garner more knowledge, there ought to be plenty more to come from BRIDIE'S BEAU, whose debut second at Taunton was a respectable effort, despite obvious signs of greenness. Sure to be wiser on this occasion, the five-year-old can go one place better with a step forward here.
BRIDIE'S BEAU made a very promising start when second at Taunton last month and might be hard to beat with improvement on the way. Ace of Spades could have one of these in him, while Moran's Law is an interesting newcomer.
This looks an open bumper with a few holding chances. ACE OF SPEEDS may have been beaten by a smart one at Market Rasen.
(2) Where's Jeff 5/1, C&D winner who enhanced his good record at Hamilton (12f) in September. Seemingly not 100% on final outing at York a month later but worth noting he went close on his return in this race 12 months ago. Well suited by C&D and went close in this race on his return 12 months ago; solid claims.
5
2nd (5) (9/1 -29%) Burglar's Dream
9
9/1(-29%)
(5) Burglar's Dream 9/1, Stoutly-bred gelding who shaped well under an aggressive ride when third at Haydock (10.2f) last May but absent since finishing well held last of 5 over 12f a month later. Possible he will come on for this first start for 10 months. Promise at two; one encouraging run last season; off 320 days but low mileage.
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3rd (6) (10/3 +52%) Loddon
3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(6) Loddon 10/3, Maiden who ran up to best making yard debut when second in a C&D handicap in September. Couldn't build on that on AW subsequently but proven ability to handle conditions an obvious plus back from 96 days off. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ten-race maiden but her two best runs have coincided with heavy ground, including C&D.
1
4th (1) (7/2 +0%) Lenny's Spirit
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(1) Lenny's Spirit 7/2, Three wins from 9 runs last year. After 6 months off, not seen to best effect when ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 25/1) 5 weeks ago, very slowly away before denied a clear run. Not discounted back on turf. Ignore reappearance as he saw no daylight in the final furlong; interesting back at 1m2f.
3
5th (3) (11/1 +31%) Sonning
11
11/1(+31%)
(3) Sonning 11/1, C&D winner earlier in his career who tasted success twice over hurdles for present stable in 2022. Missed whole of last year though and low-key efforts in pair of AW outings so far this spring. Well held in two AW runs after a lengthy absence; ground a query; lots to prove.
7
6th (7) (28/1 -133%) Moush
28
28/1(-133%)
(7) Moush 28/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Jack Channon when tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 17 days ago, dropping away from 2f out. May be sharper given that was his first start for 6 months and comes here operating from career-low mark. 13-race maiden and ran poorly on recent stable debut; too much to prove for comfort.
4
7th (4) (5/2 -33%) My Harrison George
2.5
5/2(-33%)
(4) My Harrison George 5/2, 4-y-o who remains a maiden after 7 starts but knocked firmly on the door late last year on AW, second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in December, conceding first run. Ground an unknown on return but highly respected in any case. Runner-up twice on AW in late 2023; bred to do better but the ground is a major query.
17:05 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
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Although WHERE'S JEFF is 4lb higher than when finishing a narrow second in the corresponding event 12 months ago, the nine-year-old remains well treated judged on past exploits. Should he gain an early advantage at the expense of Burglar's Dream, who also likes to lead, then he might be tough to peg back. My Harrison George has few miles on the clock and he appeals as a likely contender back on the grass, while Lenny's Spirit was never involved over the mile at Lingfield last month but the return to this trip is in his favour.
MY HARRISON GEORGE was knocking firmly on the door late last year, looking unlucky not to shed the maiden tag at Wolverhampton in December, and he could be the way to go on return provided forecast conditions don't catch him out. Lenny's Spirit and last year's runner-up Where's Jeff head up the dangers.
Lenny's Spirit and Where's Jeff are considered but LODDON has shown winning potential on slow ground and could be the answer.
(1) Mole Court 7/2, Made a superb start to his chasing career, completing a four-timer in 19-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham in October. Very much shaped as if still in form next time and returns from 5 months off with his potential still intact. Big player. Drops back further in trip and remains of interest returned to faster ground.
5
2nd (5) (11/2 +15%) Pearly Island
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(5) Pearly Island 11/2, Upped his game to score here in March and seemed unsuited by the drop in trip/quicker ground at Plumpton next time. This looks more suitable and he can't be dismissed. Couldn't go the pace when dropped to 2m1f at Plumpton latest; C&D winner two starts ago.
3
3rd (3) (11/2 -175%) Glencassley
5.5
11/2(-175%)
(3) Glencassley 11/2, Fairly useful in bumpers and landed back-to-back novice events in 2021. Lightly raced since but made a successful debut over fences in 4-runner handicap at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 47 days ago, jumping well. Can do better still. Player. Won on chase debut at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) latest; up 3lb but unexposed; player..
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4th (6) (2/1 +75%) Eyed
2
2/1(+75%)
(6) Eyed 2/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Easily best effort to date over fences when 1½ lengths second of 10 to Pearly Island in handicap chase (8/1) at this C&D (soft) 43 days ago, clear of rest. Respected. Best chase effort over C&D latest; up 4lb and has to prove as effective on good ground..
4
|PU| (4) (10/1 -122%) Touchy Feely
10
10/1(-122%)
(4) Touchy Feely 10/1, Dual hurdles winner who was in the process of bettering her chasing debut when falling at Wincanton a month ago, looking sure to be placed. Could feature if none the worse for that. Fell on chase debut at Wincanton last month; still a bit to prove dropped back in trip..
2
|PU| (2) (11/2 +31%) El Rio
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(2) El Rio 11/2, Point winner who opened his account over hurdles at Ascot last year. Yet to build on that this term but switch to chasing could bring about a bigger performance. Below par on last three starts but well treated on chase debut if back to his best..
17:10 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
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There was a lot to like about GLENCASSLEY's chase debut when making all on his return at Hereford last month. A 3lb rise in the handicap looks far from insurmountable for Charlie Longsdon's charge and a double could be on the cards. Pearly Island didn't appear to enjoy the drop in distance when a well-beaten third at Plumpton earlier this month, but a return to the C&D of his last triumph should see the eight-year-old in a better light. Mole Court should appreciate these quicker ground conditions and is also noted.
MOLE COURT wasn't seen to best effect at Cheltenham when last seen 5 months ago but he'd been highly progressive as a chaser prior to that and looks capable of getting back on the up now freshened up. Glencassley is an obvious threat on the back of a successful chasing debut and Touchy Feely isn't without hope.
Preference is for the unexposed GLENCASSLEY, who is lightly raced and should be capable of stepping up on his chase debut success.
(2) Mossy Fen 13/2, Winning Irish pointer and useful form over hurdles before he lost his way over fences. Another new yard. Makes handicap hurdle debut after 16 months off with visor/tongue tie fitted. One-time smart novice hurdler in Britain, nice mark if a change of scene sparks a revival.
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2nd (7) (10/3 -11%) Tranquil Sea
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(7) Tranquil Sea 10/3, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 4/6) 25 days ago, not jumping too well. Opposable for the follow up. Needs to brush up on his jumping but has more potential for improvement than most of these.
9
3rd (9) (5/2 +38%) Plain Or Battered
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(9) Plain Or Battered 5/2, Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft, 12/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Expected to be bang there. Strong contender following a good second in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal.
1
4th (1) (25/1 -213%) Donkey Years
25
25/1(-213%)
(1) Donkey Years 25/1, Useful handicap chaser. Won Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase at Punchestown in early-2022/23. Off 11 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Watch the betting. Lost his way over fences after Munster National third in 2022, probably best watched.
8
5th (8) (6/1 +63%) Wild Hunt
6
6/1(+63%)
(8) Wild Hunt 6/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Leopardstown (24f, heavy) 52 days ago, tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Seems regressive, rated 116 at his peak, down to 97, needs to show signs of revival.
5
6th (5) (15/2 -125%) Scarbrook
7.5
15/2(-125%)
(5) Scarbrook 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in February. 10/3, lame when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy) 35 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Others more persuasive. Thurles winner on stable debut, excuse for Cork reverse, every chance if fully recovered.
6
7th (6) (14/1 +36%) Smackwater Jack
14
14/1(+36%)
(6) Smackwater Jack 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Good sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 40 days ago. Sole win was gained in 2019, no sign that he can add to his tally at this stage.
3
8th (3) (7/1 -75%) Mick Charlie
7
7/1(-75%)
(3) Mick Charlie 7/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this season. 11/2, below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 40 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. One to consider on pick of form. Won a hurdle and a chase early in the year, down the field in a handicap chase last time.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Although this race is most likely a prep prior to returning to chasing at Punchestown next month, DONKEY YEARS catches the eye off his hurdles mark. The Eric McNamara-trained 10-year-old had somewhat lost his way over fences when last seen but has to be of interest in this discipline off just 116. With the festival just weeks away, the J.P. McManus-owned gelding is unlikely to be found wanting in terms of fitness. Bestaline also has to enter calculations in first-time blinkers. The Gordon Elliott-trained mare is almost certainly better than her bare form suggests, so perhaps the change in headgear will see her in a better light. Tranquil Sea undoubtedly has the ability to feature but Paul Nolan's four-year-old needs to brush up on his jumping in order to do so.
PLAIN OR BATTERED ran well at Down Royal a fortnight ago and could be the way to go. Mick Charlie and Bestaline are dangers.
The four-year-old TRANQUIL SEA could be hard to beat with With improvement in the jumping department.
(1) Serious Ego 11/2, Veteran who won back-to-back handicaps at Hexham in November. Hasn't been seen to best effect on his last couple of starts, unsuited by way the race developed when eighth of 13 at Market Rasen (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt back down in grade. Two wins at Hexham in November; some fair runs since, but below-par latest; a possible.
7
2nd (7) (13/2 +7%) Northern Cardinal
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(7) Northern Cardinal 13/2, Promise when placed in a Kelso bumper on debut a year ago but hasn't gone on from that effort since, faring no better sent handicapping over hurdles when well held at Ayr last month. Remains early days but he has something to find. Third in a bumper last April; modest efforts over hurdles, including on h'cap debut.
12
3rd (12) (25/1 -56%) Iolani
25
25/1(-56%)
(12) Iolani 25/1, Veteran whose last victory came back in September 2021. Form has been going the wrong way this season, again finishing down the field after 3 months off at Ayr in March. Looks to be up against it. Veteran; has won six times over hurdles but below-par last few runs; a bit to prove.
2
4th (2) (15/2 +38%) Kellie's Dream
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(2) Kellie's Dream 15/2, Dual handicap hurdle winner for Andrew Slattery in Ireland and showed a bit when making the frame at Carlisle on her stable debut in February. Wasn't able to build on that effort at Ayr next time, though she's eased in the weights as a result so she's not written off. Ex-Irish; won over 2m2f last July; below-par for current yard; bit to prove now.
4
5th (4) (7/1 +36%) Just Dottie
7
7/1(+36%)
(4) Just Dottie 7/1, Offered little in bumper/on Flat but has found her feet over hurdles for current stable, overcoming a slipping saddle when scoring over C&D (good) last May. Lesser efforts back here on her last 2 starts, but she could be thereabouts if ready to go after 7 months off. C&D winner in 2023; below par last 2 starts; back after a break on going softer than ideal.
6
6th (6) (18/1 -13%) Broadford Publican
18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Broadford Publican 18/1, Modest form at best over hurdles in Ireland but little encouragement in handicaps on first 3 starts for current yard. Reportedly bled when pulled up at Bangor on his chasing debut last time, so he has enough to prove reverted to the smaller obstacles. Ex-Irish; best form at 2m on soft back in 2022; below form for this yard; on a good mark.
10
7th (10) (9/2 +10%) Don't Look Back
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(10) Don't Look Back 9/2, Fair performer on the Flat for Lucinda Russell last year and has made the frame in handicap hurdles on his last 2 starts, albeit no match for a couple of improving types when third at Carlisle on his latest outing. Could yet do better in this sphere back down in grade. 1m2f Flat winner in 2023; two decent efforts in h'cap hurdles last month; one to consider.
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8th (13) (25/1 -150%) Coeur Aimant
25
25/1(-150%)
(13) Coeur Aimant 25/1, Absent for a year prior to the current campaign, but showed that he retained his ability when runner-up at Uttoxeter on his return in July. Didn't take to chasing on his last 4 starts, so he's not discounted as he returns to hurdling. Second on return from a break last July, but hasn't run as well since, mainly over fences.
8
9th (8) (18/1 -80%) Fourth Of July
18
18/1(-80%)
(8) Fourth Of July 18/1, It's been a while since his last win but he ran well over fences when placed at Newcastle and Hexham on his final 2 starts last season. However, he wasn't in the same form at the former course when last seen in May. Switches back to hurdles after 11 months off. Winning chaser but 0-14 over hurdles; conditions fine but may need the run after a break.
11
|PU| (11) (6/1 +40%) Lifetime Adventure
6
6/1(+40%)
(11) Lifetime Adventure 6/1, Remains a maiden but ran one of his better races when fourth at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) at the end of February. Followed that with a below-par effort when tenth at Ayr 8 days later, but he's capable of getting involved if on a going day with blinkers applied. 0-10 over hurdles; behind a few of these at Ayr last month; blinkers now tried.
3
|PU| (3) (11/1 -175%) Agilulf
11
11/1(-175%)
(3) Agilulf 11/1, After 11 months off, returned to form when third of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 20 days ago, albeit having the run of the race. Remains without a win but he merits consideration from his current mark. 0-8 over jumps; fair third over 2m4f at Musselburgh last time; chance on that form.
9
|PU| (9) (25/1 -56%) Barley Breeze
25
25/1(-56%)
(9) Barley Breeze 25/1, Modest form in bumpers but completed only once from four outings over hurdles last season. After 7 months off, was again pulled up as he made his chase debut at Sedgefield (21.1f) in November. Back over hurdles on first run since leaving Philip Kirby. Ex-Phil Kirby; not consistent but has a good chance on his best novice run last year.
5
|PU| (5) (33/1 -106%) Road To Rosley
33
33/1(-106%)
(5) Road To Rosley 33/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in bumpers but has yet to finish better than mid-division in novice/maiden hurdles, soon off the bridle when pulled up at Hexham last month. Improvement required as he makes handicap debut with tongue strap reapplied. Unexposed 7yo; handicap debut; bit to prove having run moderately on both starts in 2024..
17:20 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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SERIOUS EGO was well beaten into eighth in a class 2 event at Musselburgh on his latest outing, but he was dropped 2lb for that effort which puts him only 1lb higher than his last winning mark. With Brian Hughes back on board and given he drops in grade, he looks the one to side with. Agilulf finished a fair third over 2m4f last time and he is an interesting contender, while Lifetime Adventure is worth a second look sporting first-time blinkers.
SERIOUS EGO again shaped better than the result when eighth at Market Rasen on his latest outing, left poorly placed, so he could be ready to get his head back in front from only 1 lb above his last winning mark. Agilulf ran well after an absence when third at Musselbugh last time and can make another bold bid, with Don't Look Back completing the shortlist.
A chance is taken on BARLEY BREEZE who has been below-par on his last few runs, but is on a good mark on his best form.
(2) Jafimgoso 7/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m/2½m hurdle winner. Didn't seem to be fancied and no more than hinted at ability on debut at Newbury (18/1) 3 months ago, only briefly threatening to get involved. Struggled at Newbury and was weak in the market for a newcomer from this yard.
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2nd (12) (25/1 +50%) River Rider
25
25/1(+50%)
(12) River Rider 25/1, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Couleur France. 9,500 euros foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m1f hurdle winner You're So Vain.
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3rd (4) (28/1 -75%) Luwdvig
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Luwdvig 28/1, Nibbled at in the market and hinted at ability on debut at Newbury in November, even though he dropped away to finish last. 11-1 at Newbury in November but finished a well-beaten last of 13.
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4th (5) (7/1 +72%) Nowmelad
7
7/1(+72%)
(5) Nowmelad 7/1, Point winner but proved too free in Worcester bumper in October. Looked as though he needs further when an 11l fifth of ten runners at Worcester.
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5th (3) (33/1 -230%) Ligety
33
33/1(-230%)
(3) Ligety 33/1, £8,500 3-y-o, £8,500 4-y-o, Norse Dancer gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Steal My Sunshine. £8,500 4yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Steal My Sunshine.
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6th (8) (16/5 -42%) Super Saint
3.2
16/5(-42%)
(8) Super Saint 16/5, Cost a bit and produced a promising first effort amid inexperience in Taunton bumper last month, not knocked about. Can progress for top yard and leading claims. Fourth at Taunton and the runner-up Bridie's Beau contests the opening division.
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7th (1) (6/1 +63%) Casting Aspersions
6
6/1(+63%)
(1) Casting Aspersions 6/1, Runner-up both completed starts in points (latest Jan 28). From the family of bumper winner/smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Davenport Milenium. Worth a look. Every chance when falling in his middle point and was runner-up in the other two.
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8th (9) (25/1 -317%) Chief Sunday
25
25/1(-317%)
(9) Chief Sunday 25/1, €75,000 buy from good French family but failed to justify support on debut over C&D 7 weeks ago, no response home turn. Improvement needed. Dropped out to be tailed off on soft ground here last month but he did go off 9-4.
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9th (6) (5/1 +38%) Our Jesse Boy
5
5/1(+38%)
(6) Our Jesse Boy 5/1, Masterofthehorse gelding. Dam won first of 2 starts in bumpers. Third foal out of a bumper winner who is a half-sister to 1m winner Busy Man.
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10th (13) (150/1 -127%) Ocean Frontier
150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Ocean Frontier 150/1, Little impact in Chepstow bumpers. Beaten about 20l in two deep-ground bumpers at Chepstow and wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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11th (11) (10/3 +79%) One Knight
3.333333
10/3(+79%)
(11) One Knight 10/3, Sir Percy gelding. Dam dual bumper winner/useful hurdler (winner up to 21f). Yard does well in bumpers and he's one to note. Second foal; dam dual bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle winner (inc Listed).
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Nicky Henderson has an impeccable record with his imports from France and DOCTOR MIDAS could be the latest recruit to positively enhance the statistics. A half-brother to a winner over hurdles in his homeland, the son of Doctor Dino ticks the right boxes on paper and is fancied to make a winning debut. Super Saint is an obvious threat to the selection and a big run from Bridie's Beau in the previous race would bolster his clams here. Chief Sunday is another potential improver to monitor in the betting.
DOCTOR MIDAS is interesting on debut and gets the vote before market clues. Super Saint made a promising start at Taunton and should go close if improving, while One Knight, out of a classy mare who won the listed Warwick Mares' Hurdle, is another to note first time up.
This looks the weaker of the two divisions. SUPER SAINT ran a nice first race at Taunton and could be the answer.
(7) Little Rose 11/8, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 5/1) 31 days ago, despite again racing much keener than ideal. Has the ability to win a race of this nature from such a lowly mark. Hint of ability in two handicaps and could fare better for stronger handling; respected.
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2nd (2) (9/2 -50%) Flowering
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(2) Flowering 9/2, 7/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop and faring best of those coming from further back. Respected under Oisin Murphy. Consistent rather than progressive on AW; leading form claims returning to turf.
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3rd (5) (10/1 -25%) Little Venice
10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Little Venice 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 31 days ago, plugging on. Makes turf debut. Has shown some promise in handicaps but slow ground a concern now switched to turf.
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4th (4) (6/1 -20%) Jailbird
6
6/1(-20%)
(4) Jailbird 6/1, Awtaad filly who failed to improve for the step up in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 17 days ago, headed over 1f out and weakening. Still, she's not out of things back on turf/dropped back in trip. Has shown enough to think she could win a small race and returning to 1m2f in her favour.
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5th (1) (8/1 -100%) Remonstrate
8
8/1(-100%)
(1) Remonstrate 8/1, Son of Dark Angel who has looked a work-in-progress in a trio of AW maiden events at around 1m, running green before making late headway when eighth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield 7 weeks ago. Gelded since and step up in trip ought to suit now handicapping. Worth a second look. Likely improver now upped in trip for his handicap debut with Rossa Ryan taking over.
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6th (3) (14/1 -40%) Letmeseethecolts
14
14/1(-40%)
(3) Letmeseethecolts 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 40 days ago. Longer trip needs to bring about some improvement. Not beaten far on h'cap debut (1m, AW) and should appreciate today's stiffer stamina test.
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7th (6) (20/1 -150%) Trust Time
20
20/1(-150%)
(6) Trust Time 20/1, Time Test gelding. 16/1, good fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 34 days ago, every chance over 1f out and running on. Step up in trip worth exploring on that evidence. Encouraging seasonal return five weeks ago; handles soft; new trip could help; considered.
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8th (9) (40/1 -100%) Gator Girl
40
40/1(-100%)
(9) Gator Girl 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving John O'Shea when last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/1) 34 days ago, slowly away and beaten long way out. Cheekpieces on 1st time but she's likely best watched. Poor form thus far; new trip/headgear can help but there are risks attached.
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9th (8) (66/1 -230%) Yeulan
66
66/1(-230%)
(8) Yeulan 66/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Newcastle (8f) 34 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Little solid form and the step up in trip, which isn't sure to suit, needs to spark extra.
17:40 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
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William Haggas has an excellent record on the Westwood, so Little Rose must be respected with that in mind. However, preference is for REMONSTRATE, who, on breeding, should appreciate a step up in trip. Having raced solely on the all-weather so far, the switch to turf looks an added positive and it would come as no surprise were he to show more now pitched into handicaps. Flowering is nothing if not consistent and won't be far away.
FLOWERING has yet to be seen to very best effect since being switched to handicaps and having eased a little more in the weights, she could be worth siding with. Remonstrate rates a likely improver now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut and market confidence behind him would look significant. Little Rose and Jailbird complete the shortlist.
Remonstrate looks a likely big improver but LITTLE ROSE could benefit from Tom Marquand replacing a 7lb claimer.
(3) Ferrobin 66/1, One-time fairly useful hurdler but struggling badly when last seen 10 months ago. Below par in all four starts since finishing fourth in December 2022; plenty to prove..
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2nd (9) (8/1 +20%) The Dark Edge
8
8/1(+20%)
(9) The Dark Edge 8/1, Yet to trouble the judge in a couple of starts in bumpers or over hurdles. Handicapping after a break, so potential to do better if the market speaks in his favour. Unplaced in five starts; may do better now switched to handicap company..
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3rd (11) (16/1 +20%) Fox's Socks
16
16/1(+20%)
(11) Fox's Socks 16/1, Poor hurdler who wasn't disgraced at Market Rasen last time but isn't all that interesting for win purposes. Placed over fences and hurdles for this trainer but needs to find more to win again..
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4th (10) (7/2 +65%) Just Chasing May
3.5
7/2(+65%)
(10) Just Chasing May 7/2, Yet to offer anything in a bumper and three outings over hurdles. Feasible that he could make more impact from a very lowly mark on handicap debut, but hard to weigh up. Poor form over hurdles but improvement is possible now handicapping..
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5th (4) (6/4 +14%) Highway One O Five
1.5
6/4(+14%)
(4) Highway One O Five 6/4, Placed on first 2 outings in bumpers and, while he hasn't quite matched that level of form over hurdles yet, his last couple of outings have been much more encouraging. Worth a chance to open his account in a race that lacks depth. Going the right way; best hurdles effort when second at Plumpton latest; respected.
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6th (8) (18/1 +10%) Endofconversation
18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Endofconversation 18/1, Well held in a 2-finisher point and hasn't offered much over hurdles to date, pulled up in a handicap at Sedgefield 44 days ago. Others make more appeal. Well beaten in all four starts over hurdles; drops 4lb but hard to make a case..
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7th (1) (10/1 -186%) Scudamore
10
10/1(-186%)
(1) Scudamore 10/1, Fair winner on Flat who has shown a similar level of form over hurdles. Ran with credit on both outings last season and not without hope if he's tuned up for this return from 10 months off. Ran creditably at Market Rasen last time; drops back in trip; thereabouts again..
2
8th (2) (12/1 -118%) Spirit Of Regulus
12
12/1(-118%)
(2) Spirit Of Regulus 12/1, Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 150 days ago. Still not fully exposed and step up in trip should suit, so can't be ruled out. 2m1f hurdle winner; can go well when fresh, so may be capable of being competitive..
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9th (6) (11/1 -22%) Grasshopper Time
11
11/1(-22%)
(6) Grasshopper Time 11/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler who ran best race for this yard when third of 6 at Plumpton on penultimate outing but failed to back it up here last time. Not completely dismissed. Latest effort here was disappointing; something to prove back up in trip..
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10th (5) (16/1 -14%) Champagne Town
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Champagne Town 16/1, Produced a couple of decent efforts around this time last year but has a bit to prove back from 6 months off. Worth a market check, though. Pulled up over C&D (good) latest; needs to be much better than his last two efforts..
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|PU| (7) (22/1 -38%) Times Are Blue
22
22/1(-38%)
(7) Times Are Blue 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Market Rasen (20.6f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Oliver Sherwood. Returns with a bit to prove. Bumper winner who has not progressed over hurdles; plenty to prove on stable debut..
17:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
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HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE arguably produced the best performance of his career so far when hitting the crossbar in this grade at Plumpton last time. Chris Gordon's five-year-old is off an unchanged mark here and he looks the one to beat. Scudamore rarely runs a bad race and he filled the runner-up berth on his penultimate start off 2lb lower, so he has to be respected. Grasshopper Time can be in the mix for the minor honours.
HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE arrives on the back of a couple of creditable efforts and he still looks well treated based on bumper form, so he's a confident choice to open his account in a race where most have something to prove. Spirit of Regulus is liable to bounce back after a break, so he's considered the main threat ahead of Scudamore.
The suggestion is HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE, who has been making gradual improvement. Scudamore looks an obvious danger.
(1) Bocelli's Voice 9/2, Fair hurdler who posted solid fourth of 12 in novice chase at Thurles (20.8f, soft, 9/2) on debut over fences 51 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Likely contender. Made a bright start over fences in a 2m5f contest, big chance if as effective over 2m.
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2nd (3) (15/8 +37%) Clear The Clouds
1.875
15/8(+37%)
(3) Clear The Clouds 15/8, Fair hurdler who posted career best when winning 24-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft, 17/2) earlier this month, pushed out. Switches to fences now and must enter calculations. Naas handicap hurdle win was overdue, generally reliable sort if limited, stable selected.
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3rd (9) (8/1 -14%) Warm In Gorey
8
8/1(-14%)
(9) Warm In Gorey 8/1, Fair chaser. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 50/1) 160 days ago, finding little. Switches from hurdles to chase. Can make presence felt. Chase debut third at Thurles was encouraging before tough task hurdling, worth considering.
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4th (2) (9/2 +0%) Chiefs Kingdom
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(2) Chiefs Kingdom 9/2, Fair hurdler. 7/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good third of 7 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.9f, soft) 80 days ago. Warrants respect on chase debut. Hurdles form is solid enough to imply he could feature in this grade on chasing debut.
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5th (10) (10/1 +29%) Miss Oreo
10
10/1(+29%)
(10) Miss Oreo 10/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 18/1) 101 days ago. Remains to be seen if switch to chasing sparks revival in form. No sign of her best form in three outings since a mares' maiden hurdle win last October.
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6th (4) (22/1 -57%) Conron
22
22/1(-57%)
(4) Conron 22/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown when last seen 24 months ago. Goes chasing for new yard and likely best watched unless market speaks in his favour. Four wins for Jessica Harrington, unseated rider at the first on only chase start.
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7th (8) (8/1 -14%) Noble Blue
8
8/1(-14%)
(8) Noble Blue 8/1, Modest chaser. 4/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (17f, heavy) 33 days ago, tailing off 3 out. Still looking for first success. Initially promising form after switching to fences but progress has not been maintained.
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8th (7) (14/1 +30%) Imperial Ruler
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Imperial Ruler 14/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 101 days ago. Work to do on chase debut. Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner two years ago; nothing of note in his form since 2022.
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9th (5) (20/1 -167%) Dgalwaygallivantor
20
20/1(-167%)
(5) Dgalwaygallivantor 20/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Cork in November. Sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Down Royal (22f, soft) 11 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. Stable in good form. Fair handicap hurdle form at 2m/2m4f, Keith Donoghue has opted for Clear The Clouds.
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10th (6) (125/1 -89%) Fort Randall
125
125/1(-89%)
(6) Fort Randall 125/1, 125/1, tenth of 12 in novice chase at Thurles (20.8f, soft) 51 days ago. Back down in trip. Up against it. Poor form in maiden hurdles and has struggled in two chases outings, makes no appeal.
17:50 Wexford Maiden Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
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This trip is probably as short as BOCELLI'S VOICE wants, but there was merit in his fourth place on chasing debut at Thurles last month. He was beaten by a very in-form winner and the third home franked the form in no uncertain terms with a close second in a Grade 3 novice chase at Limerick. Bocelli's Voice has form on better ground in his point-to-point days. Clear The Clouds made the breakthrough over flights in Naas and is swiftly sent over fences. He has to be respected on chasing debut with his confidence boosted now. Paul Nolan's runners always merit a second glance here. His chasing-debutant Chiefs Kingdom has three placed efforts in maiden hurdles to call upon and drying ground holds no fears for him.
Preference is for BOCELLI'S VOICE, who matched his fair hurdling form when fourth on debut in this sphere at Thurles last month and is entitled to build on that. Clear The Clouds and Dgalwaygallivantor rate the principal dangers.
The 2m trip is a concern but it may be worth taking a chance on BOCELLI'S VOICE after a good 2m5f run on his chasing debut at Thurles
(2) Halligator 13/2, Made a winning start over hurdles in a Uttoxeter maiden in June 2022 and runner-up next 2 starts. Lightly raced subsequently and disappointing of late. Hard to fancy. Has gone backwards in last five starts; back down in grade but revival needed..
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2nd (3) (7/1 +0%) Saxons Lane
7
7/1(+0%)
(3) Saxons Lane 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who came in only seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 127 days ago. Back up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut and may still do better. Initial mark looks workable; no surprise to see him improve now entering handicaps..
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3rd (8) (11/4 -10%) Copernic Du Mazet
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(8) Copernic Du Mazet 11/4, Looks to be being brought along steadily, posting a good second to Ballynaheer on his handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) 24 days ago. Enjoys a 6 lb pull in the weights now and is expected to be bang there. Second over C&D (good) latest; needs to improve on that but that is not ruled out..
7
4th (7) (14/1 -40%) Copper Fox
14
14/1(-40%)
(7) Copper Fox 14/1, It's now 12 runs since his last win in 2022 and he was a below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft, 11/2) 67 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed. May appreciate the return to a sound surface but does need to pull out more..
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5th (11) (25/1 -25%) Nothinelsematters
25
25/1(-25%)
(11) Nothinelsematters 25/1, Finished fourth in a point but little show in novice/maiden hurdles, a remote fourth in 2m4f Market Rasen novice last time. Has work to do now going handicapping. Moderate form at big odds in all four starts; handicap debut..
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6th (4) (16/1 -14%) Gms Prince
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Gms Prince 16/1, Fair form over hurdles. Not disgraced in 2 handicaps since returning from a long absence and being eased 2 lb can only help. Not at his best at Market Rasen latest but not written off in first-time tongue-tie..
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7th (5) (4/1 -78%) Ballynaheer
4
4/1(-78%)
(5) Ballynaheer 4/1, 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle here (20.7f, soft) 24 days ago by 7 lengths from Copernic Du Mazet. Up 6 lb but must enter calculations. Engaged 3.59 Uttoxeter Wednesday. C&D winner (good) latest; up 6lb and may be capable of finding the necessary improvement..
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8th (12) (9/1 +44%) Ideal De Romay
9
9/1(+44%)
(12) Ideal De Romay 9/1, Successful at the third attempt in Irish points but has finished tailed off on his completed starts over hurdles. Fell 4th when tried in cheekpieces at Warwick last time. Point winner who has shown little in four attempts under rules; handicap debut..
1
9th (1) (9/1 +36%) Quian
9
9/1(+36%)
(1) Quian 9/1, Scored at Taunton in December but comes here on the back of a below form fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft, 20/1) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back. 2m hurdle winner; below par last two starts; bit to prove..
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10th (9) (33/1 +18%) Magna Moralia
33
33/1(+18%)
(9) Magna Moralia 33/1, On a long losing run and he came in only thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. On long losing run and not easy to make a case for him based on his last three starts..
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|PU| (10) (10/1 +60%) Sir Cilia
10
10/1(+60%)
(10) Sir Cilia 10/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and he hasn't offered much in this sphere, sixth of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft, 28/1) 24 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap debut with plenty more to do. Moderate form in all starts under both codes; can only watch..
18:15 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
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COPERNIC DU MAZET made a highly encouraging handicap debut when finishing second over an extended 2m4f here on his latest outing and this slight drop in trip may aid his cause. The son of Arrigo remains on the same mark and he looks the way to go. The main threat might be Halligator, who is off a career-low rating after his fifth at Taunton and he isn't one to take lightly, while Gms Prince is another to watch out for.
Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and COPERNIC DU MAZET is fancied to build on his recent Huntingdon second and get the better of Ballynaheer this time on these 6 lb more advantageous terms. David Dennis' scorer could still emerge as the main danger though, with handicapping debutant Saxons Lane also well in the mix.
Handicap newcomer SAXONS LANE showed enough promise on his first hurdles start to suggest he might have got in a little lightly.
(3) Doyen Ta Win 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/2, ran well after 10 weeks off when third of 4 in novice chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 4 days ago. Up in trip. Wouldn't dismiss. 3-time hurdle winner who ran okay on Sunday's chase debut but much more needed.
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2nd (8) (25/1 -108%) Soldaro
25
25/1(-108%)
(8) Soldaro 25/1, Fair hurdler. Typically let down by jumping when it mattered when sixth of 8 in handicap chase (8/1) at Leopardstown (21.5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Vulnerable to less exposed sorts. Dual hurdle winner last term; shown similar ability over fences but plenty to find.
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3rd (7) (18/1 -64%) Sea Aster
18
18/1(-64%)
(7) Sea Aster 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Shaped a bit better than the distance beaten suggested when ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Navan (20f, heavy) 5 months ago (not persevered with once held). Makes chase debut and needs monitoring in the market. Maiden hurdle winner at Tramore in summer but hit and miss since; tough ask on chase debut.
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4th (4) (15/2 -7%) Ladybank
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(4) Ladybank 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, again offered little when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (22.7f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Makes chase debut. Could show more now. Won maiden hurdle last term before 2 respectable runs up in class but struggled since.
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5th (6) (150/1 -200%) Sadies Diamond
150
150/1(-200%)
(6) Sadies Diamond 150/1, 66/1, again never involved when fourteenth of 19 in maiden hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft) 9 days ago. Makes chase debut. Minor promise in bumpers but struggled over timber since and huge ask on chase debut.
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|F| (2) (1/3 +42%) Brandy Love
0.333333
1/3(+42%)
(2) Brandy Love 1/3, Useful hurdler. Point winner at the start of her career. Has found one too good on both starts over fences so far (beaten at 1/4 at Naas last time) but this looks another good opportunity for her to go one better. Turned over at odds on in 2 beginners' so far but Gr 1 winner over timber; the one to beat.
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|PU| (1) (16/1 -14%) Atimetodream
16
16/1(-14%)
(1) Atimetodream 16/1, Won by a wide margin at Listowel in September but has proved to be a big disappointment on both subsequent starts, latest at Gowran (20.1f, heavy) in February after 4 months off. Needs to get back on track now sent chasing. Promise on decent ground last term over timber and may improve for a fence; second-string.
18:22 Wexford Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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BRANDY LOVE was turned over at odds-on at Naas in January, but it may be best to put a line through that as thick fog enveloped the course and that was the only race completed. She did win a Grade 1 mares' novices' hurdle over a similar trip at Fairyhouse a couple of years ago and there is time for her to develop as a chaser having finished runner-up over fences in both starts so far. Atimetodream embarks on a chasing career with one handicap hurdle victory in her locker and this drying ground will aid her cause. Ladybank and Sea Aster could both improve for going chasing. Doyen Ta Win had a tough race off the front at Tramore on Sunday before dropping to third while Soldaro would prefer slower ground.
A final chance is given to BRANDY LOVE, who has found one too strong on both starts in mares maiden chases so far, but Willie Mullins' 8-y-o can open her account returning from a three-and-a-half month break. Ladybank has offered little this season over hurdles, but she could give the selection most to think about sent chasing, with Doyen Ta Win and another chasing debutante Sea Aster rounding off the shortlist.
It's hard to oppose BRANDY LOVE. She's a Grade 1 winner over timber and should have too much class for these rivals
(9) Miss Sunset Strip 6/1, Thrice-raced filly. Found improvement in a couple of starts here this year, latest when narrow second of 8 in maiden over this trip 12 days ago. Cheekpieces now added. Likely contender. Runner-up in last two starts here; bang there once again; cheekpieces on.
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2nd (1) (9/1 +10%) Thanks Dad
9
9/1(+10%)
(1) Thanks Dad 9/1, Once-raced gelding. 80/1, third of 8 in maiden at this C&D on debut 12 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Promising third on belated debut over C&D 12 days ago; shortlisted.
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3rd (8) (80/1 -21%) Respectable Jack
80
80/1(-21%)
(8) Respectable Jack 80/1, Once-raced gelding. 50/1, last of 9 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good) on debut, very slowly away. Off 10 months. Gelded since last start. Not seen since well beaten on his Newmarket debut last summer; gelded since.
2
4th (2) ( ) Masterofgreygoose
0
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(2) Masterofgreygoose , €14,000 foal, 20,000 gns yearling, Mastercraftsman colt. Brother to 1m-1¼m winner Cabinet Maker and half-brother to 6f winner Rakassah and winner up to 7f Sister of Love. Stable only has the occasional winner first time out; watch market.
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5th (11) (28/1 -133%) Raffles Angel
28
28/1(-133%)
(11) Raffles Angel 28/1, Twice-raced filly. Went backwards from debut when sixth of 9 in maiden at this course (6f) 70 days ago. Others more appealing. Some ability on debut but well behind Miss Sunset Strip second start; may need more time.
13
6th (13) (Evens +67%) Zariela
0
Evens(+67%)
(13) Zariela Evens, Fair filly who filled runner-up spot on final 2 starts over this trip last term. Bit below that form at Southwell on return last month but must enter calculations. Twice runner-up last autumn; had excuses last time but is more exposed than her rivals.
5
7th (5) (12/1 -50%) Saachi
12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Saachi 12/1, Twice-raced gelding. 9/2, fifth of 8 in maiden at this C&D 12 days ago, slowly away. Likely capable of better yet. Behind three of these over C&D 12 days ago; may be one for handicaps after this.
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8th (3) (22/1 -83%) Poles Apart
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Poles Apart 22/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventh of 12 in maiden (5/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 49 days ago. Improvement required. Prominent in the market when seventh on Lingfield debut; watch market.
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9th (6) (18/1 -29%) Guildford
18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Guildford 18/1, Ribchester gelding. Closely related to 7f winner Vince Le Prince and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Freyabella. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. Would be a rare winning newcomer from the stable.
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10th (7) (40/1 -186%) Jimmy Knocker
40
40/1(-186%)
(7) Jimmy Knocker 40/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, fourth of 8 in maiden at this C&D 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Behind two of these over C&D 12 days ago; may come into his own in handicaps after this.
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11th (10) (6/1 +63%) Qatar Wave
6
6/1(+63%)
(10) Qatar Wave 6/1, 22,000 gns yearling, Churchill filly. Dam 1m winner. Dam won four times over 1m here; worth a market check.
4
12th (4) (20/1 -208%) Royal Praise
20
20/1(-208%)
(4) Royal Praise 20/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 9 in maiden (125/1) at Southwell (8.1f), slowly away. Off 93 days. Gelded since last start, visor on 1st time. One of likelier contenders. Better effort when third at Southwell on third outing; drop in trip should suit; visor on.
18:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
In an open event marginal preference is for MISS SUNSET STRIP, who has hit the crossbar on both starts so far this year and the application of first-time cheekpieces could help her to go one better here. Thanks Dad put in a promising display on his debut over C&D recently and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Royal Praise and Dusk Dame also merit places on the shortlist.
Preference is for MISS SUNSET STRIP, who confirmed the promise of her previous start when runner-up over C&D earlier this month and remains relatively unexposed. Dusk Dame and Zariela should also go well.
Four of these met over C&D 12 days ago with MISS SUNSET STRIP faring best in being beaten a head into second. She can go one better.
(3) Oslo 6/1, Won a Market Rasen maiden and 2m handicap at Worcester in summer 2022. Showed he retains all his ability back from an absence when just edged out at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in August and fit from a recent spin on the AW. Good ground brings out the best in him and he looks set to have his ideal conditions.
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2nd (1) (4/1 -20%) Parc D'amour
4
4/1(-20%)
(1) Parc D'amour 4/1, Bumper winner who gained a deserved success over hurdles in 12-runner C&D handicap in November. Off since, but 4 lb rise is very fair. Won over C&D last November when last seen; can be in the mix if resuming where he left off.
10
3rd (10) (13/2 +74%) Lucky Lover Boy
6.5
13/2(+74%)
(10) Lucky Lover Boy 13/2, Won 4 times in the first half of last season but hasn't fired over hurdles or fences this term and needs a revival. Continues to drop down the weights but he's failed to shine this season.
5
4th (5) (2/1 +20%) Call The Dance
2
2/1(+20%)
(5) Call The Dance 2/1, Winner of bumper at Southwell in April 2023 and she made a promising start in this sphere when second of 7 in novice at Fakenham in November. Didn't need to improve to go one place better at Wincanton and she's in the right hands to progress in handicaps. 2-4; nicely bred and in top hands, and has the potential to be better than opening mark.
6
5th (6) (12/1 -50%) Maxcel
12
12/1(-50%)
(6) Maxcel 12/1, Made a winning handicap debut in 13-runner event at Hereford in November 2022. 5 lb rise perfectly fair on the face of it but his subsequent absence raises questions. Won on handicap debut in 2022; absent since but returns with stable in fine form.
8
6th (8) (14/1 +13%) L'allier
14
14/1(+13%)
(8) L'allier 14/1, Debut fifth in bumper for Gavin Cromwell last summer. Offered little in similar company on sole run for Christine Dunnett but back on track when hitting the frame both hurdles starts for this yard last month. Handicap debut. Improvement needed off opening mark but this 5yo is unexposed and could have more to offer.
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7th (7) (25/1 -79%) Bannister
25
25/1(-79%)
(7) Bannister 25/1, Dual Worcester winner of summer of 2022 and last seen finding only one too good back there in June. Entitled to need this starting out for a new yard. Returns from layoff but his new trainer's horses can go well fresh and he's not discounted.
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8th (2) (15/2 -7%) Quaresome
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(2) Quaresome 15/2, Won first 2 career starts and having failed to stay when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) in November, he got back on track returned to 2m when second at Sedgefield. Can remain competitive under good-value apprentice. Soundly beaten second on handicap debut but could appreciate this return to better ground.
4
9th (4) (33/1 +0%) Les Loyautes
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Les Loyautes 33/1, A fair winner over hurdles in France and has shown a similar level of form over fences. Left D. Bressou for €30,000 and little to draw from completed start in Britain. French hurdle winner; pulled up/early faller on her two British starts; something to prove.
18:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
PARC D'AMOUR recorded his first victory over hurdles when winning by just under a length in this grade over track and trip in November. The son of Walk In The Park makes his return to the fray off a 4lb higher rating and he could be the one to beat. Call The Dance improved on her first effort over hurdles to score comfortably at Wincanton last time and she has to be considered on her handicap bow. Of the remainder, Maxcel makes the most appeal.
CALL THE DANCE was quite impressive when landing a big-field novice at Wincanton in January and she's certainly in the right hands to progress again now handicapping. Stay If U Want To could also be better than his opening mark based on his bumper form, with Parc d'Amour completing the shortlist.
The Nicky Henderson-trained CALL THE DANCE (nap) has won two of her four starts and could be on a good mark for this handicap debut.
(1) Shadow Rider 11/10, Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Cork (19f, heavy) 25 days ago, conceding first run. Switches from hurdles to chase and he's a big player from his lower mark provided his jumping holds. Found some form again over timber lately and 3lb lower over fences with Kelly claiming 5lb.
3
2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Cavalry Master
5
5/1(+0%)
(3) Cavalry Master 5/1, Course winner. Six wins from 23 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, heavy, 12/1) 24 days ago. Down in trip and tough to assess at present for all he's in top hands. Won 4 novices in 2021; struggling before 2nd in Feb' but failed to complete twice since.
4
3rd (4) (10/1 -100%) Macgiloney
10
10/1(-100%)
(4) Macgiloney 10/1, Third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Galway (21.4f, soft, 14/1), going in snatches. Given a chance by the assessor back from 7 months off. No chase wins for more than 3 years; struggled over timber at Galway latest; off 227 days.
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4th (5) (4/1 -78%) R'evelyn Pleasure
4
4/1(-78%)
(5) R'evelyn Pleasure 4/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Cork in January. Good second of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 7/2) 24 days ago, barely adequate test. Back up in trip and he's one to consider. Won twice over fences this season and good run when 2nd latest; big player back up in trip.
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5th (2) (9/1 -20%) Big Debates
9
9/1(-20%)
(2) Big Debates 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.1f, heavy, 12/1) 68 days ago, losing touch before 3 out. Switches from hurdles to chase and he's better over the larger obstacles. 3-time chase winner; beaten when coming down over Christmas and low-key hurdle form since.
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6th (6) (9/1 +44%) Mc Alpine
9
9/1(+44%)
(6) Mc Alpine 9/1, 66/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) 70 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Both wins on good ground and struggled with his jumping over fences; hasn't shown enough.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
R'EVELYN PLEASURE has enjoyed a fine season and may be able win this race for a second time. He landed a similar veterans' contest at Limerick over Christmas and followed up at Cork. He ran another sound race at the latter venue last time and stepping back up in trip will suit Sean O'Brien's gelding who won this on good ground two years ago. Big Debates was a close third in last year's renewal and has only run once over fences since then. He has run creditably off his lower hurdles mark a couple of times this season. Padraig Roche has got Shadow Rider back to form over hurdles and he was runner-up in a Listed handicap at Cork last month. This will be his first start over the larger obstacles for well over a year and he is now rated 3lb lower as a chaser but drying ground is a concern for this fragile sort.
SHADOW RIDER hasn't really looked a natural over fences but he arrives in top form over timber and the assessor has certainly given him a major chance. R'evelyn Pleasure is a solid rival back up trip.
This can go the way of SHADOW RIDER (nap) who has been running well over hurdles and he's rated 3lb lower in this sphere
(7) Poetic Jack 17/2, C&D winner. Winner here in November. 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D. Off 140 days. Others more persuasive. Won narrowly over C&D in November, but well held here next time; needs to bounce back.
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1st (1) (10/1 -25%) Roger Henry
10
10/1(-25%)
(1) Roger Henry 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 6/1) 15 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Worth monitoring in the betting. Regressed since promising debut, but may bounce back on handicap debut; cheekpieces on.
11
2nd (11) (4/1 +47%) Heerathetrack
4
4/1(+47%)
(11) Heerathetrack 4/1, C&D winner. 8/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago, never nearer. Has been holding his form well generally. C&D winner in January and had a possible excuse last time; each-way shout.
2
3rd (2) (5/1 +58%) Alexander James
5
5/1(+58%)
(2) Alexander James 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Not seen to best effect when ninth of 15 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f) 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Not ruled out from sliding mark. On the downgrade these days and has only managed to win one of his last 27 starts.
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3rd (6) (11/2 +8%) Fayasel
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(6) Fayasel 11/2, 100/1, sixth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 78 days ago, lame. Rejoined yard after leaving Stuart Edmunds. Others are more appealing. Has made the frame in three of his four starts over C&D; frame material again.
4
5th (4) (16/1 -78%) Rose Fandango
16
16/1(-78%)
(4) Rose Fandango 16/1, 25/1, won 2-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Hard to quantify what that form is worth and she's not certain to back it up. Wolverhampton regular; needs to find a bit more on her first visit here.
12
6th (12) (18/1 +28%) Fai Fai
18
18/1(+28%)
(12) Fai Fai 18/1, First run since leaving Antony Brittain when respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Must improve. 0-17 in this country including on stable debut here a fortnight ago; plenty to prove.
3
7th (3) (13/2 -95%) No News
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(3) No News 13/2, Latest win at Kempton in January. 11/4, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f), clear of rest. Off 99 days. Likely to be on the premises again. In fine form at Kempton when last seen, but still has to show his best away from there.
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8th (10) (15/2 -7%) So Chic
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(10) So Chic 15/2, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 34 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Had been in top form previously and should get back on track if the pace is sound. Ran well after winning at Lingfield until a lesser effort last time; could bounce back.
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9th (8) (14/1 -17%) Bo Taifan
14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Bo Taifan 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f), slowly away. Off 7 months. Goes particularly well here, but his record suggests the run will be needed.
9
10th (9) (13/2 -8%) Dors Toyboy
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(9) Dors Toyboy 13/2, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly. Dual C&D winner who is 4lb lower than when last successful; can take advantage.
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
No News has to be of interest given his most recent performances but the vote just goes to ROSE FANDANGO, who bounced back to form when winning over this trip at Wolverhampton earlier in the month. The six-year-old is only 2lb higher here and has to be respected as a result. Heerathetrack is more than capable of making the frame at this level, while So Chic should not be underestimated.
SO CHIC had been shaping up well prior to an excusable run (poor position) at Lingfield last time and, if the race is run to suit, she might be able to pick them up with a strong late challenge. No News is an obvious player following a good second at Kempton and Heerathetrack is another one who should bounce back having not been seen to best effect last time.
The vote goes to dual C&D winner DORS TOYBOY who has dropped to an attractive mark and has suggested he can take advantage.
(1) Pickanumber 5/1, Won a Catterick maiden and Lingfield handicap on first 2 starts for Olly Murphy. Lost his unbeaten record for this yard when third of 8 at Bangor last month but it was a Class 2 and no shock were to resume his progress back in slightly calmer waters. Two wins and a Bangor class 2 third for Olly Murphy, albeit all on rather slower ground.
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2nd (2) (4/6 +39%) Balhambar
0.666667
4/6(+39%)
(2) Balhambar 4/6, Fairly useful on the Flat for Michael Bell and much improved over hurdles since handicapping, winning at Ludlow and Bangor this month. Did it in straightforward fashion at the latter track on Saturday and a 7 lb penalty may not stop him with further progress likely. Ludlow and Bangor wins on soft this month; 1lb well in, and good ground not a problem.
3
3rd (3) (14/1 +44%) Give Me A Moment
14
14/1(+44%)
(3) Give Me A Moment 14/1, Useful chaser at best but signs of decline this season, pulling up at Plumpton when last seen in February. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling helps. Has his ground again at last; chance off 13lb lower than for his last hurdles outing.
5
4th (5) (10/1 -25%) Flight Of Freedom
10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Flight Of Freedom 10/1, Won a 2m mares' novice on Warwick hurdle debut in October. Seemingly stretched by just short of 2½m when fourth on her Hereford handicap debut in November and remains unexposed now dropping back to 2m after a break. Trip looked too far on her handicap debut when last seen; player dropped 4f and 1lb.
6
5th (6) (18/1 +28%) Harel Du Marais
18
18/1(+28%)
(6) Harel Du Marais 18/1, Still looking for his first win and not enough in recent chase efforts to make a good case for him now back hurdling. 0-16; no obvious improvement for the hood latest (chase); no ground issues, at least.
4
6th (4) (6/1 +25%) Dancing In Brazil
6
6/1(+25%)
(4) Dancing In Brazil 6/1, Fairly useful bumper winner. Reached the frame on his completed starts in maiden/novice hurdles this winter and is a potential improver in handicaps. Junior bumper winner here (good); could yet make a much better hurdler if only settling.
8
7th (8) (66/1 -164%) Master Malachy
66
66/1(-164%)
(8) Master Malachy 66/1, Won 4 handicaps (2 hurdle, 2 chase) in 2022 but not in the same form in only 3 outings in 2023 and been off for a further 6 months. C&D scorer off 2lb lower in summer 2022 (good); errors over fences back here last time.
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8th (7) (66/1 +0%) Charlie My Boy
66
66/1(+0%)
(7) Charlie My Boy 66/1, Big improver over hurdles when winning a pair of handicaps at up to 2½m for Keiran Burke at the start of last summer but well held in 2 runs back with John Jenkins this spring. Two heavy defeats following eight-month absence (one C&D); still above last winning mark.
19:15 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BALHAMBAR has proved a different proposition since been switched to handicaps over hurdles, as evidenced by his ready triumphs at Ludlow and Bangor this month. A 7lb penalty for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to prevent Harry Derham's charge from completing a hat-trick. The main challenge may come from Flight Of Freedom, who should appreciate a return to this distance, while Kado De Joie may prove more competitive in these calmer waters.
BALHAMBAR is firmly on the up for the Harry Derham yard and can complete a quick hat-trick. Although Kado de Joie failed to fire on his Ascot handicap debut his mark looks very workable on his Market Rasen juvenile win and he might give the selection most to do ahead of fellow unexposed sorts Flight of Freedom and Dancing In Brazil.
A chance is taken on GIVE ME A MOMENT, 13lb lower than when last seen over hurdles, on ground he'll like. Balhambar is next best.
(4) Farfromnowhere 9/1, Cost £68,000 after easily winning her sole point in October. Interesting runner. Easy winner of 4-runner point before selling for £68,000 at Cheltenham sales; check market.
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2nd (1) (10/1 -25%) Amanha
10
10/1(-25%)
(1) Amanha 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, creditable third of 9 in bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 39 days ago. Good runs in defeat on all 4 bumper runs; made move too soon when 3rd latest; e/w chance.
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3rd (13) (20/1 +0%) Twentyfourcarrot
20
20/1(+0%)
(13) Twentyfourcarrot 20/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Balko filly. Dam (h119), bumper/19f-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) That's A Wrap. Wears tongue strap. Balko filly; 25,000eur 3yo; dam bumper/hurdle winner; worth a market check.
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4th (7) (6/1 -71%) Royal Hollow
6
6/1(-71%)
(7) Royal Hollow 6/1, Placed in 5 bumpers in the first half of the season. Hood on 1st time back from a break. Should figure. Placed in 5 bumper starts and 2nd in 4 of them; hood may help her settle; one to consider.
8
5th (8) (9/2 +18%) Sansrisk
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(8) Sansrisk 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good third of 9 in bumper (9/2) at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 46 days ago. Form dipped latest but solid efforts in two runs before the turn of the year and well bred.
2
6th (2) (11/4 +80%) Arctic Piper
2.75
11/4(+80%)
(2) Arctic Piper 11/4, Walk In The Park mare. Sister to bumper winner/useful hurdle winner around 2m Arctic Fly. Walk In The Park mare; sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner; dam sister to Arctic Fire.
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7th (9) (16/1 -100%) Shaving
16
16/1(-100%)
(9) Shaving 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 18 in bumper at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy, 11/2) 116 days ago. Fav when 8th of 19 on debut; too keen since at Punchestown; better ground may help.
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8th (11) (40/1 -21%) Her Name Is Noelle
40
40/1(-21%)
(11) Her Name Is Noelle 40/1, (Production):€16,000 3-y-o: third foal: dam unraced. Affinisea filly; 16,000eur 3yo; dam half-sister to Coral Blue; likely to need this.
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9th (3) (8/1 -78%) Cottesloe Sunshine
8
8/1(-78%)
(3) Cottesloe Sunshine 8/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, third of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 61 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Player. Encouraging 3rd on debut but shaped like she may want further and pedigree suggests that.
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10th (6) (8/1 -45%) Joueuse Royale
8
8/1(-45%)
(6) Joueuse Royale 8/1, Placed both starts in points in March 2023. Much respected Rules newcomer for top connections. Market confidence would look significant. Shown promise in both point starts and only narrowly denied when last seen.
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11th (5) (10/1 -43%) Holly Brook
10
10/1(-43%)
(5) Holly Brook 10/1, Impressive in a point but has achieved only modest form in 2 bumpers this spring, albeit the first one was a Graded event. Point winner who stayed on well for 5th in mares' bumper at the DRF; may want further.
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12th (12) (66/1 -32%) Maid Of Kildare
66
66/1(-32%)
(12) Maid Of Kildare 66/1, Mahler filly. Dam (h134) 11f-2½m hurdle winner, also 11f/1½m winner on Flat. Mahler filly; dam 1m3f/1m4f AQPS Flat and useful 2m/2m4f hurdle winner; tough ask.
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13th (10) (125/1 -89%) Takemeuptocarlow
125
125/1(-89%)
(10) Takemeuptocarlow 125/1, Leading Light mare. Dam fair 2m hurdle winner. Leading Light mare; dam 2m hurdle winner; yard 0-11 in bumpers last five years.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A highly competitive finale and a tentative selection is ROYAL HOLLOW who is fitted with a hood for the first time. Andy Slattery's charge was never out of the first three in five bumper starts last year and found only one too good on four occasions. She ran well on good ground first time out so her absence since October is not greatly concerning. Sansrisk had a couple of good runs over hurdles earlier in the season and has been placed in two bumpers. She will enjoy the drying ground. Holly Brook was well behind Sansrisk when a beaten favourite at Naas but had previously run creditably in a Grade 2 contest at Leopardstown. Cottesloe Diamond was third in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle on debut and is another to consider along with Arctic Piper whose useful sister won a bumper on debut.
The suggestion is Henry de Bromhead point recruit JOUEUSE ROYALE, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Cottesloe Sunshine showed enough when third in a maiden hurdle on debut to think she could make her presence felt in a race like this, while Farfromnowhere is another interesting recruit from the pointing field.
SANSRISK was a bit below form last month but she shaped with plenty of promise on better ground earlier this season and may bounce back
(7) Sandy Paradise 4/1, Arrives at the top of his game, second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 4/1) 15 days ago. Big shout nudged up 1 lb. Only once out of the frame in nine starts since winning at Kempton last summer.
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2nd (6) (9/4 +55%) Noodle Mission
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(6) Noodle Mission 9/4, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1) 26 days ago by ¾ length from Sandy Paradise. Not taken lightly. Has done well since return last month; just 2lb higher than for latest Wolverhampton win.
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3rd (8) (18/1 -50%) Dutch Kingdom
18
18/1(-50%)
(8) Dutch Kingdom 18/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 15/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 21 days ago. Blinkers refitted and needs to bounce back. Modest effort on return from three months off at Lingfield last time; needs to bounce back.
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4th (2) (17/2 -6%) G'daay
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(2) G'daay 17/2, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (5/1). Off 161 days but in the picture. Record over C&D reads 4123115643, but off 161 days and record fresh would be of concern.
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5th (9) (22/1 -83%) Triggered
22
22/1(-83%)
(9) Triggered 22/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year. 25/1, creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Noodle Mission in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago. Shortlisted. C&D winner who hasn't been beaten far from this mark in last three starts; frame material.
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6th (4) (9/1 -50%) Revolutionise
9
9/1(-50%)
(4) Revolutionise 9/1, C&D winner. 2/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Ought to be in the shake-up. Dual C&D winner and 2lb well in, but has only managed to win two of his last 40 starts.
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7th (3) (11/2 +27%) Signcastle City
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(3) Signcastle City 11/2, 16/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Makes polytrack debut. Drops in grade for reappearance and potentially well treated judged on early 3-y-o form. Makes his AW debut after 257 days off and the market may indicate what is expected.
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8th (5) (17/2 -21%) Epic Express
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(5) Epic Express 17/2, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in March. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 3/1) 21 days ago. Considered. In good form over 6f at Lingfield since returning; interesting back up in trip.
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9th (11) (80/1 -142%) Blue Yonder
80
80/1(-142%)
(11) Blue Yonder 80/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in January. Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 50/1) 15 days ago. Not ruled out. Well held in all three starts over this trip since joining this yard; best watched for now.
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10th (1) (40/1 -60%) Al Marmar
40
40/1(-60%)
(1) Al Marmar 40/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. 22/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Another furlong would have been preferable and he's drawn widest; new headgear combination.
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11th (10) (12/1 -71%) Overnight Oats
12
12/1(-71%)
(10) Overnight Oats 12/1, First run since leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick when seventh of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly if building on it. Looked in need of the run on stable debut at Lingfield this month; needs to step forward.
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SANDY PARADISE was an eye-catching second behind Noodle Mission two starts ago and also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing at Lingfield. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give the five-year-old a big chance once again. The aforementioned Noodle Mission has to be noted off just 2lb higher, while Epic Express edges out Revolutionise and Mr Squires to be the pick of the remainder.
A few with chances but SANDY PARADISE is knocking on the door and can gain a deserved victory at the chief expense of Overnight Oats. Mr Squires is another who can have a say on the back of his Southwell victory. The handily-weighted Signcastle City completes the shortlist.
The vote goes to EPIC EXPRESS who has returned from a break in good order. The step back up to 7f is no problem.
(5) Jubilant 16/5, £40,000 Irish point recruit who made a promising start under Rules when third of 6 at Market Rasen 25 days ago. May do better. Point runner-up who also showed promise when third in sole bumper; open to improvement.
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2nd (1) (10/1 -43%) Court In A Storm
10
10/1(-43%)
(1) Court In A Storm 10/1, £25,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Closely related to modest chaser Counteract, stays 3m. Interesting newcomer for a stable which gets plenty of bumper winners. Dam was useful; trainer has a healthy strike-rate in bumpers and he could go well on debut.
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3rd (3) (9/4 +18%) Followcato
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(3) Followcato 9/4, £72,000 purchase after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in February. Stable a very healthy 12-46 in bumpers this season. Market confidence behind this one would look significant. Point runner-up whose new trainer is enjoying an excellent season in bumpers.
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4th (14) (20/1 -25%) Rowdy
20
20/1(-25%)
(14) Rowdy 20/1, Placed in second of 2 points. 9/1, sixth of 12 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, soft) on Rules debut 30 days ago. British maiden point runner-up, but beaten 23l; merely mid-division on bumper debut.
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5th (8) (66/1 -164%) Myfavouritesister
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66/1(-164%)
(8) Myfavouritesister 66/1, 20/1, hinted at ability when remote fifth of 12 in bumper at Newcastle (17f, heavy) on debut 51 days ago. Closely related to stablemate The Real Whacker but needs big step forward on second start.
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6th (11) (15/2 +0%) Jacks Wish
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(11) Jacks Wish 15/2, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam, fair 23f-25f hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Presentingprincess. One to note on debut for a yard which gets plenty of bumper winners. Trainer has had productive season in bumpers but newcomer's future may lie over further.
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7th (2) (6/1 +33%) Dante's Inferno
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6/1(+33%)
(2) Dante's Inferno 6/1, Out of a winning hurdler and showed a fair level of ability when reaching the frame at Ludlow and Hereford in the autumn. Made the frame on his two bumper starts in the autumn; needs something extra today.
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8th (10) (22/1 +12%) Infantryman
22
22/1(+12%)
(10) Infantryman 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, showed a bit when sixth of 13 in bumper at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time but not enough to suggest he's a likely winner here. His Lingfield AW sixth came in a race that has worked out extremely well; on the shortlist.
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9th (7) (8/1 -23%) Strong As Steel
8
8/1(-23%)
(7) Strong As Steel 8/1, Left her debut form for Dr Richard Newland behind when third of 6 at Hereford 29 days ago, looking unlucky not to finish a little closer having had to switch. Should be thereabouts. Clear with two previous winners when third at Hereford and leading claims on that evidence.
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10th (12) (125/1 -150%) Lawsky
125
125/1(-150%)
(12) Lawsky 125/1, 66/1, seventeenth of 20 in bumper at Newbury (2m, good to soft) on debut 33 days ago, running green. Well down the field at 66-1 on last month's debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft).
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11th (9) (33/1 -560%) Notorious Pink
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33/1(-560%)
(9) Notorious Pink 33/1, From a leading yard but didn't shape with any obvious promise on her Wincanton debut 12 weeks ago. Tailed off on debut but top yard is now emerging from difficult period; useful pedigree.
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12th (4) (22/1 -83%) Jackalani
22
22/1(-83%)
(4) Jackalani 22/1, 8/1, offered something to work on when fourth of 14 in an AW bumper at Lingfield in December. Switches to turf after 136 days off. Fair fourth on debut in December; improvement needed but could be sharper for that outing.
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13th (6) (100/1 -52%) Kingston Brave
100
100/1(-52%)
(6) Kingston Brave 100/1, Kingston Hill gelding. Dam placed on Flat. Stable 0-17 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. There's a bumper winner in his family but he may be best watched on this first run.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
An open event, with only a tentative vote going to JUBILANT. The gelded son of Doctor Dino posted an encouraging third on his Rules bow in a bumper at Market Rasen last month and any improvement could make the five-year-old tough to beat. Having finished third at Hereford last time out, Strong As Steel is heading in the right direction. James Evans' inmate is feared most, ahead of Dante's Inferno.
Ben Pauling has done well in bumpers this season so his point recruit FOLLOWCATO gets the nod to make a successful start under Rules, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Strong As Steel and Jubilant may prove best of those with previous bumper experience, while Court In A Storm and Jacks Wish are newcomers to keep an eye on.
With the form of his clear Hereford third reading well, STRONG AS STEEL is the pick ahead of point runner-up Followcato.
(4) Beggarman 7/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 135 days. Back to a potentially lenient mark. 2-5 here, but no win in nearly two years; best watched on return.
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2nd (2) (7/2 -100%) Daaris
3.5
7/2(-100%)
(2) Daaris 7/2, 6/5, good second of 5 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago, staying on well. Has to be taken seriously. 1-21 but looked unlucky not to win over 2m last time; up another 1lb but a major player.
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3rd (7) (11/2 -22%) Devizes
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(7) Devizes 11/2, 11/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago. Should give another good account. All seven wins have come on Polytrack elsewhere; first run here, but still considered.
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4th (3) (Evens +75%) Fictional
0
Evens(+75%)
(3) Fictional Evens, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eleventh of 14 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Upped markedly in trip for handicap debut and returns with his stable going well, so he's a likely improver. Makes his handicap debut after 192 days off; some stamina on the dam's side; watch market.
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5th (5) (22/1 -238%) Bascinet
22
22/1(-238%)
(5) Bascinet 22/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 10/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 12 months. Worth a market check. Record here reads 211 including a win over this trip; market revealing after a year off.
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6th (6) (25/1 +24%) Bakersboy
25
25/1(+24%)
(6) Bakersboy 25/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 20 days ago. Up against it. 1-30 and beaten out of sight on return from a long absence; best watched.
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 13f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
DAARIS didn't enjoy the best of passages when a close-up second here earlier this month and, granted some better luck, compensation could be on the horizon. The biggest threat may emerge from Devizes, who posted a solid third over 1m4f at Kempton recently and stepping back up in trip is likely to aid his cause. Any market support would make Fictional of interest on his handicap debut.
DAARIS arrives in top form and probably would have won at this course last time with a clear run, so he's worth a chance to gain compensation in a weak race. Fictional is one to note on handicap debut for an in-form stable and Devizes should give his running again.
The safest option looks to be DAARIS who is just 1-21 but looked unlucky not to win over 2m here a fortnight ago.
(1) Ten Club 3/1, After 4 months off (gelded), raced too freely when fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 13/2) 12 days ago. Improvement required with hood now reached for. Out of the frame in all four starts; first-time hood may help him settle better.
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2nd (2) (16/1 -100%) Pannonica
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16/1(-100%)
(2) Pannonica 16/1, After 4 months off, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago. Task is now to build on that returned to this longer trip. Better effort when fourth at Wolverhampton last time, but more is needed for her to win.
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3rd (4) (12/1 +25%) Krysdanjord
12
12/1(+25%)
(4) Krysdanjord 12/1, Tried in blinkers, fared no better when fifth of 10 in nursery (18/1) at this course (5f) when last seen in December. Has something to find with the headgear discarded after 4 months off. Out of the frame in all eight starts; doesn't look solid back from four months off.
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4th (5) (17/2 -113%) It's Showtime
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(5) It's Showtime 17/2, With the headgear left off, ran better dropped in grade when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 2 weeks ago, ½ length behind Zachary in second. Can give another good account. Half a length behind Zachary when third over C&D a fortnight ago; shouldn't be far away.
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5th (8) (7/2 +0%) Big Blue Boy
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(8) Big Blue Boy 7/2, Returned to all-weather and upped in trip, soon back on track when close third of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D a week ago. Enters calculations. Beaten a neck and a head into third of eight over C&D a week ago; races off the same mark.
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6th (3) (4/1 -60%) Zachary
4
4/1(-60%)
(3) Zachary 4/1, C&D winner. In first-time hood, back to form when second to an improving type in 8-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 2 weeks ago. Major player. Scored twice here last autumn; quite exposed, but is only previous winner in the field.
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7th (6) (4/1 +20%) Quantum Force
4
4/1(+20%)
(6) Quantum Force 4/1, In first-time cheekpieces, took a step forward from recent run when fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/4) 40 days ago. Shortlisted as he drops back in trip on first outing since leaving George Boughey. Out of the frame in all five starts; something to prove back at 6f on stable debut.
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8th (7) (28/1 -75%) Dancing Eyes
28
28/1(-75%)
(7) Dancing Eyes 28/1, Hasn't gone on from her first 2 starts, doing too much too soon in first-time blinkers when fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 66/1) 12 days ago. Dropped in trip but others still preferred. Finished fourth in her first two starts, but has gone backwards since; drops in trip.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Dual course winner Zachary showed some improvement when tried in a hood here a fortnight ago and, having finished second to a horse that has subsequently gone in again, another bold bid is likely. However, the less-exposed PANNONICA also arrives on the back of a more encouraging display when fourth at Wolverhampton and, given he was rated 11lb higher last October, shades the vote off an attractive mark. It's Showtime appeals most of the remainder.
ZACHARY returned to his best in a first-time hood when second at this C&D a fortnight ago, form boosted by the winner scoring again since, so he is taken to add a third course victory to his name. Big Blue Boy also ran well here on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Quantum Force.
Preference is for BIG BLUE BOY who finished a close third over C&D a week ago and races off the same mark.
(7) Obsidian Knight 7/2, 5/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good to soft). Off 8 months but he still merits consideration at these weights. Back off last winning mark, but has something to prove back from 259 days off.
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2nd (10) (9/1 +55%) Boasty
9
9/1(+55%)
(10) Boasty 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 18/1) 15 days ago. Has work to do. Three-time C&D winner whose form has been a mixed bag lately; capable of playing a part.
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3rd (1) (9/2 -29%) Isle Of Sark
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(1) Isle Of Sark 9/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Respectable third of 6 in handicap (6/4) at Southwell (14.1f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. One to consider. Placed in all five starts since returning to AW last month; others preferred for the win.
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4th (9) (6/1 -33%) Ludo's Landing
6
6/1(-33%)
(9) Ludo's Landing 6/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 26 days ago. Needs considering. Both wins on turf, though has run with credit at Wolverhampton the last twice; more needed.
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5th (8) (12/1 -20%) Wyvern
12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Wyvern 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 6/1) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others have achieved more. 7lb below last winning mark, but not shone lately and tackles this far for the first time.
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6th (6) (7/2 -27%) Cavalluccio
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(6) Cavalluccio 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 17/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Back up in trip and he's a player. Record over C&D reads 31316212; should appreciate step back up to this trip; high on list.
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7th (3) (25/1 -150%) Fearless Bay
25
25/1(-150%)
(3) Fearless Bay 25/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 18 months ago. Has his fitness to prove on his comeback run. 4-6 on AW but not seen in 18 months; market may be the best indication of what is expected.
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8th (5) (22/1 -57%) Visibility
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Visibility 22/1, Three wins from 20 runs last year. Eighth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago, very slowly away. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Back off last winning mark, but all eight AW wins on Tapeta and 0-5 on Polytrack.
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9th (2) (12/1 +40%) Bass Player
12
12/1(+40%)
(2) Bass Player 12/1, Unreliable individual. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 125/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. 0-15 since his successful debut; something to prove upped to this trip for the first time.
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10th (4) (10/1 -43%) Wonder Starelzaam
10
10/1(-43%)
(4) Wonder Starelzaam 10/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good to firm, 17/2), hampered. Off 8 months. Has good chance on pick of form so worth a market check. Off eight months but has a fine record fresh and back off last winning mark; shortlisted.
21:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ISLE OF SARK deserves a change of fortune after a string of near misses and this might finally be the day the consistent six-year-old gets off the mark for his current connections. Saffie Osborne knows the selection well and, with the drop back in trip being a positive, everything is in place for a big run. Ludo's Landing and Cavalluccio are also considered, with the former feared most off 4lb below his last winning mark.
A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for CAVALLUCCIO who has an excellent record round here and arrives on the back of a good Kempton third. In-form duo Ludo's Landing and Isle of Sark are next on the list and can chase home Alice Haynes' likeable sort in that order.
The choice is CAVALLUCCIO (nap) who has only once been unplaced in eight starts over C&D and should appreciate the return to this trip.
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