There were 31 Races on Sunday 16th April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Tramore, 8 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Curragh, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Sunday 16th April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Democracy 1/1, Foaled March 18. No Nay Never colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Midnight Mile (won on debut, fourth in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf). Appealing newcomer for Ballydoyle.
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2nd (2) (4.5/1 +36%) Jalaybee
4.5
4.5/1(+36%)
(2) Jalaybee 4.5/1, Foaled February 8. 80,000 gns foal, 100,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner (scored on debut). Rare early juvenile runner for top yard and he's got to be respected.
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3rd (5) (2.75/1 +63%) Thia
2.75
2.75/1(+63%)
(5) Thia 2.75/1, Fourth of 6 in maiden (25/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) on debut 8 days ago. Longer trip will suit and he may well do better.
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4th (4) (28/1 +65%) Rock 'N' Roll Kid
28
28/1(+65%)
(4) Rock 'N' Roll Kid 28/1, 20/1, last of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) on debut 16 days ago, very green.
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5th (6) (6.5/1 +46%) Uncle Albert
6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(6) Uncle Albert 6.5/1, Foaled February 21. Dragon Pulse gelding. Dam 9.4f winner from family of Hector Protector and Bosra Sham.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Thia is the pick of those with race experience having shown some encouraging signs when fourth at Cork. That said, preference is still for DEMOCRACY, who is a full-brother to last year's Oh So Sharp winner and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf fourth Midnight Mile. River Tiber, a stablemate of the selection, is an obvious threat given that he cost 480,000gns last year, while Jalaybee is bred to be quick and is another to note.
The first 6f maiden for juveniles in Ireland and Aidan O'Brien can land the spoils again with DEMOCRACY getting the vote over stablemate River Tiber. Thia could leave his debut run behind up in trip, while Dermot Weld's Jalaybee is one to note in the betting.
Aidan O'Brien saddles two of the four newcomers. The pair may dominate and perhaps RIVER TIBER will be more forward than Democracy
(5) William Of York 3/1, Bounced straight back from a disappointing handicap debut when beating the reopposing Sonnemoser a length at Wetherby (2m, soft) under Tristan Durrell last month. 4 lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent showing if his stamina holds now stepping up in trip.
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2nd (4) (0.8/1 +60%) Sonnemoser
0.8
0.8/1(+60%)
(4) Sonnemoser 0.8/1, Some promise in bumpers and novice hurdles for Evan Williams and made a sound start in handicaps for new stable when length second to William of York over 2m at Wetherby last month. Longer trip should suit and likely has a race in him soon.
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3rd (6) (11/1 +0%) Percy Willis
11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Percy Willis 11/1, In reasonable heart on the level over the winter. Modest form in 2m novice hurdles in recent weeks but could take a step forward now handicapping over a longer trip.
3
4th (3) (8/1 +60%) City Roller
8
8/1(+60%)
(3) City Roller 8/1, Runner-up in bumpers and also placed in a Newcastle novice hurdle in February. Does need to shrug off a poor effort on last month's handicap debut, though.
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5th (7) (10/1 +50%) Black Lightning
10
10/1(+50%)
(7) Black Lightning 10/1, Won twice in the first half of 2021/22 campaign. Largely struggled since but latest Southwell third was a slight step back in the right direction. Needs to build upon that now.
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|PU| (8) (80/1 +20%) Ace Time
80
80/1(+20%)
(8) Ace Time 80/1, Dual hurdles winner late in 2021 but his form has nosedived since. 9 lb out of the weights here and a big outsider.
LTO Selection:
13:35 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Samtara bolted up off a 4lb lower mark over an extended 2m3f at Hereford and enters calculations, but he could face a tough assignment off top-weight. Therefore, it may pay to side with SONNEMOSER, who arrives here following a creditable second to William Of York over 2m at Wetherby. Dr Richard Newland's six-year-old is better off at these weights, so he is more than entitled to reverse that form.
SONNEMOSER was behind William of York when second on his 2m handicap/yard debut at Wetherby last month, but he is 8 lb better off at the weights with Dan Skelton's charge this time if jockey claims are taken into account, and today's extra yardage promises to suit so he's taken to turn the tables. Last year's winner Hardy Boy looks best of the remainder.
Percy Willis is potentially very well handicapped but SONNEMOSER can take a good step forward now upped in distance.
(4) Double Pink 3.5/1, Showed a bit more than previously when sixth of 18 in maiden hurdle (16/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 36 days ago. Could get involved if taking another step forward.
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2nd (12) (2/1 +0%) Silent Approach
2
2/1(+0%)
(12) Silent Approach 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, respectable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. The one to beat.
1
3rd (1) (8/1 +6%) Baby Chou
8
8/1(+6%)
(1) Baby Chou 8/1, Showed only minor promise in bumpers but makes her hurdling debut in a weak race, so not dismissed.
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4th (9) (125/1 -279%) Miss Madeline
125
125/1(-279%)
(9) Miss Madeline 125/1, Well held in maiden hurdle at Thurles (16f, soft, 50/1) on NH debut 29 days ago.
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5th (5) (1.5/1 +55%) I Sea The Moon
1.5
1.5/1(+55%)
(5) I Sea The Moon 1.5/1, Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs but returned to something like the pick of his form when fourth of 18 in 2m maiden (5/1) at Gowran (heavy) 36 days ago. Firmly in the picture with a repeat.
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6th (6) (14/1 +30%) Kathy Choice
14
14/1(+30%)
(6) Kathy Choice 14/1, Down the field both starts in bumpers. Makes hurdles debut.
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7th (13) (40/1 -21%) Turkey And Ham
40
40/1(-21%)
(13) Turkey And Ham 40/1, Showed a bit sent hurdling in a tongue strap when sixth of 9 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Ayr (20.4f, good) on NH debut 37 days ago. Down in trip.
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8th (8) (50/1 -456%) Minnie Beets
50
50/1(-456%)
(8) Minnie Beets 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, eighth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Naas (16.3f, soft) 17 days ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark.
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9th (2) (40/1 -21%) Celtic Light
40
40/1(-21%)
(2) Celtic Light 40/1, Well held in a brace of maiden hurdles.
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10th (3) (40/1 -21%) Copper Coast
40
40/1(-21%)
(3) Copper Coast 40/1, Sans Frontieres mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 2m/2½m hurdle winner/smart 21f chase winner Jungle Boogie. Wears tongue strap.
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11th (11) (66/1 -100%) O'faolains Glory
66
66/1(-100%)
(11) O'faolains Glory 66/1, Fame And Glory mare. Dam well beaten in maiden hurdles.
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12th (14) (250/1 -150%) Velvet Reel
250
250/1(-150%)
(14) Velvet Reel 250/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles.
10
13th (10) (250/1 -150%) Nicoles Getaway
250
250/1(-150%)
(10) Nicoles Getaway 250/1, Well held in maiden hurdles 6 months apart.
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|PU| (7) (200/1 -100%) Midnight Twinkle
200
200/1(-100%)
(7) Midnight Twinkle 200/1, Well held in maiden hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut 43 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
This doesn't look a strong contest and SILENT APPROACH has shown enough recently to give her the winning of a race of this standard. The Walk In The Park filly made the running at Wexford last time before fading to finish fourth, having been a solid enough second behind the impressive Lantry Lady at Gowran previously. She probably doesn't have to improve much on those performances. She should confirm placings with the 91-rated I Sea The Moon, who was fourth at Gowran. Double Pink was also behind the selection when sixth at Gowran. That was effectively her jumping debut, having been carried out early at Wexford six days previously, and she could be open to a bit of improvement.
A distinctly ordinary maiden and a good opportunity for SILENT APPROACH, who is the one to beat judged on her hurdling debut second at Gowran. I Sea The Moon is feared most ahead of Double Pink.
SILENT APPROACH should relish a return to this trip having failed to see out further last time and she sets the standard on form
(3) Fame And Fun 1.5/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Taunton (19f) after Christmas and solid placed efforts since, runner-up at Newbury on latest occasion. Back up in trip and makes plenty of appeal.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +25%) Stanley Pincombe
3
3/1(+25%)
(4) Stanley Pincombe 3/1, Failed to make an impact switched to fences this season but was right back on track when scoring at Taunton last time and looks set to go well again.
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3rd (6) (5.5/1 +54%) Gaia Vallis
5.5
5.5/1(+54%)
(6) Gaia Vallis 5.5/1, Scored a couple of times last season and was back to form when third at Stratford 15 days ago. One to consider.
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4th (5) (6.5/1 +28%) Royal Sam
6.5
6.5/1(+28%)
(5) Royal Sam 6.5/1, Point winner who was progressing steadily over hurdles prior to a sub-par fourth at Plumpton a month ago. No surprise if he gets back on track.
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|U| (1) (5/1 -43%) Energy One
5
5/1(-43%)
(1) Energy One 5/1, Improved to make a winning handicap debut at Ludlow last month but wasn't in the same form at Newbury next time. Back in a less-competitive environment, now.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FAME AND FUN has been knocking on the door in recent starts, including when filling the runner-up spot at Newbury on his latest appearance, and the Paul Nicholls-trained six-year-old could regain the winning thread down in class. Taunton scorer Stanley Pincombe merits the utmost respect, as does Energy One, who was far from disgraced in a Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury.
FAME AND FUN has been in good order since scoring at Taunton just after Christmas and he could get back to winning ways now. Great Ocean is one to note dropping back in trip after a more encouraging effort and Stanley Pincombe should go well again.
Top of the list is FAME AND FUN, who has held his form well since his win in December and may yet have a bigger run in him.
(8) Porta Fortuna 4.5/1, Foaled January 23. Caravaggio filly. Dam, 10.7f-1½m winner, sister to smart 7f/1m winner Numerian. Appealing newcomer.
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2nd (3) (5/1 +75%) Ellie Moore
5
5/1(+75%)
(3) Ellie Moore 5/1, Foaled April 27. Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Tuo Sogno and 1m winner Inchturk. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to smart winning sprinter Spin Cycle.
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2nd (7) (10/1 -43%) Neo Smart
10
10/1(-43%)
(7) Neo Smart 10/1, Foaled April 3. Belardo filly. Half-sister to 1¼m/10.7f winner New Vocation and 12.4f winner New Reality. Dam 9.4f-1½m winner. One to note first time up.
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4th (1) (6/1 +0%) Blame Thechampagne
6
6/1(+0%)
(1) Blame Thechampagne 6/1, Foaled February 19. 30,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner (stayed 12.5f) Encore L'amour.
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5th (4) (1.75/1 +13%) Jenni
1.75
1.75/1(+13%)
(4) Jenni 1.75/1, Foaled January 21. 72,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m The Mackem Bullet. Lot to like on paper.
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6th (6) (14/1 +13%) Mary The Priest
14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Mary The Priest 14/1, Foaled February 26. €6,000 foal, €14,000 yearling, Belardo filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Prince of Cool and winner up to 1¼m Verdad. Dam, 1m/8.6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Master Speaker. Hood fitted.
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7th (2) (18/1 -13%) Cornahilt Soldier
18
18/1(-13%)
(2) Cornahilt Soldier 18/1, 80/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (heavy) on debut 22 days ago. Will attempt to put experience to good use but more is needed.
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8th (5) (9/1 +36%) Mary Shoelaces
9
9/1(+36%)
(5) Mary Shoelaces 9/1, Foaled March 10. €30,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag filly. Closely related to winner up to 1m Declarationoflove and half-sister to 9f winner Melrose. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Curragh Maiden 5f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Meditate won this race last year and went on to land a Grade 1 at the Breeders' Cup last November. The Donnacha O'Brien-trained PORTA FORTUNA could be one to follow for the upcoming turf season. She's bred to appreciate further in time on the dam's side of her pedigree, but the Caravaggio filly should not lack for speed and might be worth siding with. Jenni and Blame Thechampagne make enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check, while Cornahilt Soldier could improve on her recent C&D sixth.
JENNI's dam was a sharp 2-y-o and she represents a yard firmly among the winners so she's the way to go before market clues. Porta Fortuna and Neo Smart are also likely types on paper.
Representing a yard that has already unleashed a smart juvenile, JENNI has the pedigree to be precocious and is selected.
(5) Moviddy 1.62/1, Irish point winner who made it second time lucky over hurdles when quickening clear in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (19.5f) in February. Improved again when a close second at Doncaster but ran below form tried in a tongue strap in a competitive handicap at Newbury last time. Can bounce back.
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2nd (1) (3.5/1 +36%) Artemis Kimbo
3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(1) Artemis Kimbo 3.5/1, Promising first effort in bumper and overcame inexperience to make a winning hurdling debut at Leicester (20.5f) at the beginning of December. Proved a let-down under a penalty at Lingfield 9 weeks later but may see her race out better in a first-time tongue strap after a break.
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3rd (7) (125/1 -25%) Flora Paget
125
125/1(-25%)
(7) Flora Paget 125/1, Well held in bumpers and has achieved little both starts over hurdles.
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4th (3) (11/1 -144%) Just Sophie
11
11/1(-144%)
(3) Just Sophie 11/1, Left her hurdling debut form behind to get off the mark in 7-runner novice at this course (19.6f, good to soft) 42 days ago, driven out. That was a weak affair though, so looks vulnerable under a penalty.
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5th (2) (1.25/1 +29%) Blue Beach
1.25
1.25/1(+29%)
(2) Blue Beach 1.25/1, Kayf Tara mare who won a bumper last March and made it third time lucky over hurdles over C&D in February, well on top finish. Advanced her form with cheekpieces applied when runner-up in a well-contested handicap at Newbury (20.5f) last month. Big player in these calmer waters.
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6th (8) (80/1 -60%) Nancy Till
80
80/1(-60%)
(8) Nancy Till 80/1, Promising in Irish points but well held completed start over hurdles faced with an inadequate test.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 +0%) Park End Sunrise
50
50/1(+0%)
(9) Park End Sunrise 50/1, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Half-sister to 1m-11f winner Persun. Dam (c117/h109) 2m-2¼m hurdle/chase winner. Market for clues.
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|PU| (6) (100/1 +0%) Artemis Sky
100
100/1(+0%)
(6) Artemis Sky 100/1, Poor maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m) and well beaten all 3 starts for current yard in that sphere. Hooded for hurdling debut and easily passed over.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This represents a drop in grade for BLUE BEACH, who kept on for second over a similar trip at Newbury on her latest outing last month. She seemed to benefit from the application of cheekpieces on that occasion and a 7lb penalty for a six-length success on her penultimate outing may not be enough to stop her here. Artemis Kimbo sports a first-time tongue-tie and is feared most, while Just Sophie is another to bear in mind.
MOVIDDY finished a fair way behind Blue Beach in a competitive handicap at Newbury last month, but she's much better off on these terms and is well worth another chance having created a good impression prior to that. Artemis Kimbo can prove best of the rest if a first-time tongue strap has a positive effect.
The addition of cheekpieces sparked improvement from BLUE BEACH at Newbury three weeks ago and she can to gain a third success.
(4) Macdermott 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (15/2) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 17 days ago. Trainer going well. One to note.
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2nd (9) (8/1 +33%) Power Hour
8
8/1(+33%)
(9) Power Hour 8/1, Modest hurdler. 8/1, creditable fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, heavy) 16 days ago.
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3rd (8) (0.83/1 +49%) Potters Party
0.83
0.83/1(+49%)
(8) Potters Party 0.83/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle (6/5) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 17 days ago. Big shout.
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4th (1) (5/1 -186%) Viceregent
5
5/1(-186%)
(1) Viceregent 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs. 6/4, creditable second of 6 in minor event hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 99 days ago. Back up in trip. Player.
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5th (7) (80/1 -21%) Noble Talent
80
80/1(-21%)
(7) Noble Talent 80/1, Getaway gelding. Dam, little impact in 2 points, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Emerging Talent. Pulled up sole start in points (Nov 2022).
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6th (10) (9/1 +36%) Sea Road Fill
9
9/1(+36%)
(10) Sea Road Fill 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 22 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 56 days ago.
2
7th (2) (50/1 +24%) Coffee Bay
50
50/1(+24%)
(2) Coffee Bay 50/1, €6,500 3-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Aquila Sky and fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Potters Venture.
13
8th (13) (50/1 -52%) Western Model
50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Western Model 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (50/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 24 days ago. Up in trip.
11
9th (11) (50/1 -52%) Double Dating
50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Double Dating 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 80/1) 36 days ago. Up in trip.
12
10th (12) (40/1 -21%) Our Zebo
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Our Zebo 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 8 days ago.
(6) Nancy Miles 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 125/1) in November 2020, doing too much too soon. No impact in points more recently. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving T. Donohue.
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|PU| (5) (200/1 -33%) Maymullen
200
200/1(-33%)
(5) Maymullen 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) 154 days ago.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
VICEREGENT has to carry a penalty in this, having won on the Flat, but may prove the pick. The Nathaniel gelding has been very consistent this season and has been placed behind some smart sorts, most notably Marine Nationale. He looked to get caught for a bit of toe last time at Cork when dropping back to two miles. He rallied well in the closing stages when chasing home Starzov and should appreciate going back to two and a half miles. Potters Party is the other obvious contender in the race having been placed last time out at Limerick. The Mahler gelding was third to So Des Flos then, when making a few slight errors, and could be capable of a bit better than that. The Willie Mullins-trained Macdermott was behind Potters Party when fifth last time and needs to step up on that form.
POTTERS PARTY and Viceregent are the clear form picks here, the former narrowly preferred. Macdermott stepped up on his hurdles debut run when fifth at Limerick and may prove best of the rest.
If he jumps with more fluency than when 3rd at Limerick last month, POTTERS PARTY may be hard to beat with the prospect of more to come
(11) Buckhorn Rocco 4.5/1, Bumper winner who has made the frame in 4 novice hurdles. Bit disappointing when only third at Exeter last time but looks the sort to benefit from first-time headgear now handicapping. Interesting.
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2nd (6) (5/1 -11%) El Muchacho
5
5/1(-11%)
(6) El Muchacho 5/1, Point winner who has progressed nicely over hurdles, winning a couple of 2m handicaps (latest at Catterick in January) before a near-miss in February. Quickly back to form at Bangor last time and should give another good account.
3
3rd (3) (14/1 +0%) Restitution
14
14/1(+0%)
(3) Restitution 14/1, Well suited by the emphasis on speed when showing much improved form to land a third handicap hurdle success of his career at Doncaster (2m) over Christmas. Struggled since, though, and will probably find this too competitive again.
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4th (8) (11/1 +56%) The Pink'n
11
11/1(+56%)
(8) The Pink'n 11/1, Pretty useful form in this sphere a couple of seasons back but not firing of late. Others make more appeal.
13
5th (13) (18/1 +45%) Way Out
18
18/1(+45%)
(13) Way Out 18/1, Off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt and displayed plenty of ability on first 2 starts in bumpers. More miss than hit so far over hurdles, though.
2
6th (2) (6/1 -71%) The Bomber Liston
6
6/1(-71%)
(2) The Bomber Liston 6/1, Seemingly hard to train but ran well after 8 months off to hit the frame at Kempton on Boxing Day and returned to form over the same C&D last month. Respected.
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7th (7) (8.5/1 -6%) Hermes Du Gouet
8.5
8.5/1(-6%)
(7) Hermes Du Gouet 8.5/1, Well-regarded point winner who was much improved as he made all in 16.7f Exeter novice hurdle in January. Solid effort when third at Plumpton next time and could do better for a switch to handicaps.
12
8th (12) (9/1 +36%) The Street
9
9/1(+36%)
(12) The Street 9/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner last term but things haven't gone to plan so far this season and he was pulled up at Plumpton last time. Hard to fancy.
5
9th (5) (20/1 -82%) Scarpia
20
20/1(-82%)
(5) Scarpia 20/1, Won at Plumpton last year and back to form the last twice, again hitting the frame at Kempton last time. Ideally suited by further, though.
10
10th (10) (8/1 +11%) Hermes Boy
8
8/1(+11%)
(10) Hermes Boy 8/1, Looked a horse to follow this time last year but added to patchy record when pulled up in Lanzarote at Kempton and wasn't really on song at Sandown last time. Tongue tie goes on.
1
11th (1) (33/1 -32%) Lock's Corner
33
33/1(-32%)
(1) Lock's Corner 33/1, Ran out a decisive winner at Catterick and Ayr (both at around 2½m) at the end of last year. Appears to have gone off the boil for now, though.
4
12th (4) (40/1 -82%) Poseidon
40
40/1(-82%)
(4) Poseidon 40/1, Useful chaser at his best who made a successful return to hurdling in a seller at Taunton in December. Only respectable effort since for new yard came when sixth at Newbury in a tongue tie 43 days ago and he doesn't make a great deal of appeal for win purposes.
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|PU| (14) (11/1 +8%) Lifetime Legend
11
11/1(+8%)
(14) Lifetime Legend 11/1, Built on early promise to get off the mark in female jockeys' event at Catterick (19f, good, 9/4) in February. Not in the same form when fifth at Fontwell the following week but he might have found the run coming too soon.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Having struck the woodwork in a 0-145 contest at Kempton last time out, THE BOMBER LISTON can take full advantage of a drop in class to score from a 1lb higher mark. First-time cheekpieces could elicit further improvement within handicap debutant Buckhorn Rocco, while El Muchacho must also enter calculations having run well for third in a class 2 handicap at Bangor last month.
BUCKHORN ROCCO has already spurned a couple of good opportunities over hurdles but he's unexposed and well treated on bumper form, so he's worth a chance to make a winning handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces. The Bomber Liston and Hermes du Gouet are both feasible dangers.
The pick is EL MUCHACHO, who didn't seem to be favoured by the way the race panned out when third last time and may still be improving.
(1) Bright Legend 8/1, 25/1 and hooded, eighth of 20 in maiden at this course (7f, heavy) on debut 22 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Should improve.
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2nd (10) (7/1 +18%) Young Ireland
7
7/1(+18%)
(10) Young Ireland 7/1, Fairly useful colt. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. 13/2, below form third of 12 in maiden at Navan (10f, heavy) 18 days ago. Had plenty of racing as a juvenile.
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3rd (9) (1.25/1 +29%) Time Tells All
1.25
1.25/1(+29%)
(9) Time Tells All 1.25/1, Promising individual. 11/4, second of 12 in maiden at Navan (8f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to improve.
5
4th (5) (50/1 +50%) Ethical Diamond
50
50/1(+50%)
(5) Ethical Diamond 50/1, Awtaad gelding. Dam, German 1m winner, closely related to smart winner up to 1m Precious Boy.
8
5th (8) (150/1 -50%) Serotonin
150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Serotonin 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 200/1) 16 days ago.
4
6th (4) (2.25/1 +36%) Deakin
2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(4) Deakin 2.25/1, Promising individual. 9/4, third of 10 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, soft) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Tongue strap on first time. Should have more to offer.
2
7th (2) (6/1 -200%) Cape Bridgewater
6
6/1(-200%)
(2) Cape Bridgewater 6/1, Promising type. Second of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 4/1) 16 days ago. Blinkers may help him travel and he's open to further progress.
7
8th (7) (18/1 -80%) Rauzan
18
18/1(-80%)
(7) Rauzan 18/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, third of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (8f), needing stiffer test. Off 163 days. Up in trip. May well do better.
11
9th (11) (250/1 -150%) Lilac Lady
250
250/1(-150%)
(11) Lilac Lady 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
3
10th (3) (150/1 -127%) Casino Loutraki
150
150/1(-127%)
(3) Casino Loutraki 150/1, Midi colt. Dam, Italian 9f-13f winner, closely related to useful 7f winner (stayed 9f) Magic Carpet.
6
11th (6) (150/1 -50%) Lucky Question
150
150/1(-50%)
(6) Lucky Question 150/1, 66/1 and hooded, fifteenth of 20 in maiden at Naas (8f, heavy) on debut. Off 161 days. Up in trip.
12
12th (12) (100/1 -100%) Mingle
100
100/1(-100%)
(12) Mingle 100/1, Fast Company filly. Half-sister to 1¾m winner Linger. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Whazzis.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A stiffer stamina test looks set to suit TIME TELLS ALL and Dermot Weld's colt must hold every chance of building on a pleasing second over a mile at Navan last month. The son of Sea The Stars is very well-related and is expected to break his maiden at the second time of asking. Cape Bridgewater has filled the runner-up spot on his last two runs and can give the selection plenty to think about, while Deakin is another to bear in mind.
CAPE BRIDGEWATER looked quite hard work on reappearance but he advanced his form nonetheless and with blinkers fancied to sharpen him up, he is the most persuasive option. Deakin and Time Tells All are feared most with Young Ireland starting to look exposed.
Derby entry TIME TELLS ALL(nap) is a confident selection to go one better than his promising 1m Navan debut.
(4) Master Malcolm 1.75/1, Better than ever since the blinkers went on and wide-margin winner of 8-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy) 19 days ago. Up 8 lb but still weighted to follow up.
6
2nd (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Tom Creen
3.33
3.33/1(+26%)
(6) Tom Creen 3.33/1, Improved for his current yard, scoring twice at Sedgefield before posting a solid third of 11 in handicap chase at Hexham 31 days ago. Can go well again.
5
3rd (5) (5.5/1 +35%) Thundersockssundae
5.5
5.5/1(+35%)
(5) Thundersockssundae 5.5/1, C&D winner in October. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase here (23.6f, soft) 111 days ago so needs to bounce back after a break.
8
4th (8) (14/1 -17%) Cloudy Wednesday
14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Cloudy Wednesday 14/1, Finally off the mark at Fakenham in February but he has turned in poor efforts on his last two outings. Others appeal more.
3
5th (3) (6.5/1 +35%) Duke Of Luckley
6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(3) Duke Of Luckley 6.5/1, Successful on his chase bow at Catterick (15.6f) in November and back on track when third of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlisted.
1
6th (1) (8.5/1 -31%) Out The Glen
8.5
8.5/1(-31%)
(1) Out The Glen 8.5/1, C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second of 3 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 32 days ago. Well in the mix once more.
7
7th (7) (28/1 -12%) Follow Your Fire
28
28/1(-12%)
(7) Follow Your Fire 28/1, Continues out of sorts, last of 7 in handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, good to soft) 152 days ago. Back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
2
|U| (2) (18/1 -260%) Chestnut Pete
18
18/1(-260%)
(2) Chestnut Pete 18/1, Fair hurdler who matched that form at the first time of asking over fences when second of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good to soft) 10 days ago, just failing. Back up in trip. Much respected.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Only narrowly denied on his chase debut over 2m at Hereford recently, CHESTNUT PETE could benefit from a stiffer stamina test here. The gelded son of Native Ruler must hold every chance of being in the mix, but Master Malcolm bolted up over C&D last month and commands respect now rated 8lb higher for that success. Out The Glen and Duke Of Luckley add further spice to the mix.
MASTER MALCOLM has taken his form up a level since the blinkers went on and is weighted to follow up his easy C&D success despite taking a 8 lb rise. Tom Creen is proving a good advert for Sam England and is feared most ahead of C&D scorer Out The Glen and Hereford runner-up Chestnut Pete.
Olly Murphy's OUT THE GLEN has resumed from his absence in good nick and this front-runner should put up another bold show.
(4) Early Arrival 6/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 10/3, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 30 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Expected to be bang there.
6
2nd (6) (22/1 -38%) Walk Out
22
22/1(-38%)
(6) Walk Out 22/1, Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy, 16/1) 10 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
11
3rd (11) (8.5/1 +6%) Well Loved
8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(11) Well Loved 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, soft) 17 days ago looking sure to be placed. Booking of Flanagan a plus. Should have more to offer.
3
4th (3) (10/1 +29%) Royal Rhythm
10
10/1(+29%)
(3) Royal Rhythm 10/1, Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in March. 6/1, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
7
5th (7) (4/1 +20%) Anstand
4
4/1(+20%)
(7) Anstand 4/1, Promising individual. Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Naas (15.4f, soft) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Shaping well prior to latest run, still open to improvement and makes plenty of appeal.
13
6th (13) (1.75/1 +78%) Bal Kauto
1.75
1.75/1(+78%)
(13) Bal Kauto 1.75/1, 150/1, creditable fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.5f, soft) 84 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Turlough O'Connor. Enters calculations.
5
7th (5) (7/1 +36%) Hard Target
7
7/1(+36%)
(5) Hard Target 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in December. 5/1, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft) 53 days ago.
14
8th (14) (40/1 -21%) Tiantu
40
40/1(-21%)
(14) Tiantu 40/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Twelfth of 14 in handicap chase (33/1) at this course (16f, good). Off 9 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
2
9th (2) (14/1 -27%) Port Rashid
14
14/1(-27%)
(2) Port Rashid 14/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Below form fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, heavy, 9/2) 34 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to bounce back.
15
10th (15) (33/1 +0%) One More Lass
33
33/1(+0%)
(15) One More Lass 33/1, 100/1, bit below form third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, heavy) 34 days ago. Back up in trip.
10
|PU| (10) (28/1 +15%) O Faolains Lass
28
28/1(+15%)
(10) O Faolains Lass 28/1, 11/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.5f, heavy) 26 days ago, losing touch before 3 out. Others have achieved more.
8
|PU| (8) (40/1 -186%) Light Heidi
40
40/1(-186%)
(8) Light Heidi 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in April 2022. Below form seventh of 12 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good to soft, 11/1). Off 6 months.
12
|PU| (12) (100/1 -150%) Darkest Dawn
100
100/1(-150%)
(12) Darkest Dawn 100/1, 25/1, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16f, soft) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
LILIAN BLAND is a keen-goer who has shown good and consistent form. Winner of a February point-to-point, her two subsequent hurdle runs were useful and she is suited by this distance and easy ground. Richie Deegan seemingly sides with her over Well Loved, who was a final-flight faller when holding just place claims at Naas, with her previous form being ordinary. Royal Rhythm likes testing ground, is trip-versatile and ran fine in a better handicap at Limerick last month. Hard Target was well held on a recent run but had won previously and today's rider claims 5lb. Port Rashid is 12 but continues in fine fettle,while maidens Anstand and Early Arrival both disappointed on recent runs but had run well previously.
ANSTAND was looking ahead of his mark before a poor run last time and he could find more improvement for the longer trip, so he's preferred to in-form pair Lilian Bland and Early Arrival.
EARLY ARRIVAL was only narrowly denied in a stronger race than this at Gowran recently and his subsequent run is best ignored
(3) Double Click 3/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler College Oak. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate. Unplaced all 3 starts in Irish points but prominent in the betting prior to finishing third of 6 at Fontwell (19.2f) on hurdles bow recently. Respected down in trip.
1
2nd (1) (5.5/1 +61%) Alkhattaaf
5.5
5.5/1(+61%)
(1) Alkhattaaf 5.5/1, Modest on the Flat (stays 2m) and showed a bit on hurdling bow despite finishing well held in a Chepstow novice (2m) in October. Failed to improve having been held back by mistakes at Taunton a month later.
2
3rd (2) (3.33/1 -21%) Cumhacht
3.33
3.33/1(-21%)
(2) Cumhacht 3.33/1, Just denied in bumper at Thurles for John Kiely last spring. Disappointing in that sphere for this yard but did at least show more when fourth on hurdles debut at Ludlow last month. Could be the way to go.
4
4th (4) (2.5/1 +79%) Prince Nino
2.5
2.5/1(+79%)
(4) Prince Nino 2.5/1, Limited impact from a modest mark in handicaps of late but this isn't a deep race back in maiden company. Blinkers replace cheekpieces.
7
5th (7) (8/1 -45%) Delgany Dreamer
8
8/1(-45%)
(7) Delgany Dreamer 8/1, Easy to back and shaped as though she'd come on for the experience when fifth in 6-runner Huntingdon bumper on debut last month. Turned out quickly and still didn't look the finished article when fifth of 9 switched to hurdling.
5
6th (5) (10/1 -11%) Smart Casual
10
10/1(-11%)
(5) Smart Casual 10/1, Bumper run wasn't devoid of promise but looks a handicap project over hurdles. That said, this isn't a strong race so worth a look in the betting given connections.
6
7th (6) (66/1 -100%) Anne Bonny
66
66/1(-100%)
(6) Anne Bonny 66/1, Underwent a breathing op after pulling up in a bumper and did at least hint at ability on last month's hurdles bow here.
9
8th (9) (20/1 -43%) Well Paid Soldier
20
20/1(-43%)
(9) Well Paid Soldier 20/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler General Mahler, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser Roll The Dough. Given a considerate introduction over C&D 3 weeks ago and should come on for that.
8
9th (8) (150/1 +25%) Nowyouvebinandunit
150
150/1(+25%)
(8) Nowyouvebinandunit 150/1, Well held completed start over hurdles.
10
|PU| (10) (66/1 -371%) D Day Hero
66
66/1(-371%)
(10) D Day Hero 66/1, Little show in maiden/minor events on Flat for Mark Loughnane.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Double Click wasn't disgraced on his Rules/hurdling debut at Fontwell recently, finishing third, and he merits respect with improvement likely, but a chance is taken on PRINCE NINO. Harry Derham's charge drops back into maiden company having struggled on his last two handicap starts, and first-time blinkers could hold the key to him. Others to note include Cumhacht and Well Paid Soldier.
By no means a strong maiden hurdle so CUMHACHT, who stopped the slide for this yard switched to hurdling in a race that worked out well, could be the answer. Double Click and Prince Nino are possible threats.
This uncompetitive maiden might go to DOUBLE CLICK, who shaped with promise on his recent rules debut.
(4) Point Lonsdale 1.5/1, Leading juvenile in 2021, winning 3 Group races and second in Group 1 National Stakes here. Well held in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on his sole 3-y-o start but a potential class act on his return to action.
6
2nd (6) (2.25/1 +36%) Visualisation
2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(6) Visualisation 2.25/1, Smart gelding. Course winner. Successful in listed race (9/2) at Naas (10f, heavy) on reappearance 21 days ago, with the reopposing Self Belief 3¼ lengths back in third. Likely to go well.
1
3rd (1) (7/1 +0%) Layfayette
7
7/1(+0%)
(1) Layfayette 7/1, Smart performer who won this race and the Mooresbridge over C&D last spring. His form tailed off later in the campaign but he has a good record fresh and could bounce back. 5 lb penalty demands a career best, though.
5
4th (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Self Belief
3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(5) Self Belief 3.33/1, Come a long way in short time, winning a Leopardstown listed race last autumn on just his third start. Creditable 3¼ lengths third of 8 to reopposing Visualisation in listed event at Naas on reappearance. Entitled to come on for the run. Hood on 1st time.
2
5th (2) (16/1 +52%) Fastnet Crown
16
16/1(+52%)
(2) Fastnet Crown 16/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Dundalk in December. 33/1, respectable sixteenth of 27 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Others preferred.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Curragh Group 3 10f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Point Lonsdale likely has more to offer this season now facing a stiffer test of stamina and Aidan O'Brien's lightly-raced colt isn't taken lightly on this first attempt over 1m2f. However, PIZ BADILE posted a fine runner-up effort in the Irish Derby here in June and should not have a problem handling this drop in trip. The son of Ulysses makes slightly more appeal and just shades the vote. Self Belief (third) enjoys a 3lb pull with Visualisation (first) on their recent encounter at Naas and the duo shouldn't be underestimated.
POINT LONSDALE has been absent since last year's 2000 Guineas but he was very classy at 2 and could have a bit too much for this opposition if retaining his ability. Recent Naas listed scorer Visualisation might be the one to take advantage should the selection fail to fire. Piz Badile struggled in top 3-y-o company last summer but should make more of an impact with his sights lowered on his return.
There are two potential class-acts here, and perhaps it will pay to take a chance with former Group 2-winning juvenile Point Lonsdale,
(2) Western Zephyr 3.5/1, Point/bumper winner who defied a penalty at the second time of asking over C&D in January. Very disappointing both starts since though, including in a first-time hood on handicap debut at Sandown latest.
4
2nd (4) (1.5/1 -9%) Matterhorn
1.5
1.5/1(-9%)
(4) Matterhorn 1.5/1, Got back on track away from the mud (also had breathing op) when impressive winner of 10-runner novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good) 45 days ago, cruising clear. Nice prospect.
3
3rd (3) (3.5/1 -27%) Dancila
3.5
3.5/1(-27%)
(3) Dancila 3.5/1, Useful Flat winner in Ireland for Jim Bolger and excellent start over hurdles when seeing off 3 winners at Musselburgh in February. A shade disappointing when second under a penalty at Taunton but he's still a key player.
1
4th (1) (2.75/1 +31%) Cruz Control
2.75
2.75/1(+31%)
(1) Cruz Control 2.75/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and made the perfect start in this sphere with a stylish victory at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) on Boxing Day. Jumped none too fluently when seventh in Cheltenham Grade 2 but got back on track when making all in a thin race at Wetherby (2m) 16 days ago. Much respected.
6
5th (6) (40/1 -100%) Flashy Boy
40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Flashy Boy 40/1, £25,000 5-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful but untrustworthy chaser Oscar O'Scar and fair hurdler/chaser Almost Gold. Successful on last of 5 starts in Irish points (Apr 2022). Wears hood.
8
6th (8) (300/1 -50%) Meanaz
300
300/1(-50%)
(8) Meanaz 300/1, Has shown nothing both starts to date (bumper/maiden hurdle).
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|PU| (7) (300/1 -200%) Remember Ally
300
300/1(-200%)
(7) Remember Ally 300/1, 66/1 when down the field in a C&D bumper on his debut on Boxing Day. Tongue tie on for hurdle debut.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Disappointing when pulled up on his stable debut at Sandown last November, MATTERHORN showed his true colours when easily getting off the mark at Taunton last month. A 7lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop him from following up, and he gets the vote ahead of the comfortable Wetherby winner Cruz Control and Dancila, who has had a fine start to his career in this sphere.
This is a deeper race than the one MATTERHORN won at Taunton, but it was still a taking performance and he's fancied to follow up. Cruz Control and Dancila are considered the main threats.
All the hurdle-race winners are in the mix but DANCILA may well be the pick judged on the form he showed at Musselburgh and Taunton.
(5) Mighty Jeremy 1.88/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (5/4) at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy) 10 days ago, shaken up to assert. Expected to be bang there.
9
2nd (9) (40/1 +39%) Spring Street
40
40/1(+39%)
(9) Spring Street 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 100/1) 36 days ago, mistake fourth. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
3
3rd (3) (28/1 -100%) Unheralded
28
28/1(-100%)
(3) Unheralded 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 14/1, third of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.5f, heavy) 26 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
15
4th (15) (12/1 +82%) Rathnaleen Glory
12
12/1(+82%)
(15) Rathnaleen Glory 12/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.5f, heavy, 66/1) 81 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Philip Michael Byrne.
11
5th (11) (28/1 +44%) Katie Dalie
28
28/1(+44%)
(11) Katie Dalie 28/1, 22/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, good to soft), ridden after 3 out. Off 7 months.
6
6th (6) (16/1 +36%) Cafe Del Mar
16
16/1(+36%)
(6) Cafe Del Mar 16/1, 22/1, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24f, soft) 41 days ago.
1
|U| (1) (12/1 -100%) Just Hannah
12
12/1(-100%)
(1) Just Hannah 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.7f, good). First run for yard after leaving Donal Commins. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Interesting.
7
|PU| (7) (3.33/1 +17%) Costanuci
3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(7) Costanuci 3.33/1, Very good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 53 days ago. Can make presence felt.
8
|PU| (8) (4/1 +20%) Master Breffni
4
4/1(+20%)
(8) Master Breffni 4/1, Good third of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.6f, soft, 9/2) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
12
|PU| (12) (14/1 +58%) Close Enough
14
14/1(+58%)
(12) Close Enough 14/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 14/1). Off 11 months. Others more persuasive.
4
|PU| (4) (20/1 +20%) Kilmurry Jj
20
20/1(+20%)
(4) Kilmurry Jj 20/1, Promising type. Respectable sixth of 13 in novice hurdle (12/1) at this course (21.4f, good), finishing with running left. Little impact in points twice since. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Merits consideration.
10
|PU| (10) (25/1 +38%) Ballygriffin Girl
25
25/1(+38%)
(10) Ballygriffin Girl 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.3f, heavy) 76 days ago, tailing off early final circuit. First run for yard after leaving J. P. Flavin. Open to improvement.
13
|PU| (13) (50/1 +24%) Catrionas Darling
50
50/1(+24%)
(13) Catrionas Darling 50/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy) 10 days ago won by Mighty Jeremy, behind when pulled up before 4 out.
14
|PU| (14) (125/1 -89%) Midnight Fortune
125
125/1(-89%)
(14) Midnight Fortune 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 30 days ago.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
MASTER BREFFNI was a gambled third at Naas and might gain compensation. The winner franked the form by winning subsequently and, being unexposed, the selection can continue to progress, dropping slightly in distance. Might Jeremy has bounced back from long layoffs in his career and both he and the runner-up pulled well clear of the remainder at Clonmel. He is 8lb higher and is keen, but is also lightly raced and might progress some more. Costanuci improved on handicap debut in February, where the fourth horse won twice subsequently. She, too, is open to progression and can get involved on her first run for 53 days. Point-to-point winner Just Hannah debuts for Charles Byrnes and while catching the eye in September, would prefer summer ground. Unheralded was well held on heavy ground at Clonmel, but beat plenty of horses and had previously run well at that venue in a race which has worked out well.
MIGHTY JEREMY landed a bit of a gamble when an impressive winner at Clonmel 10 days ago and this low mileage 9-y-o seems sure to go well again. The unexposed Costanuci just lost out in a 3-way photo at Punchestown last time and is feared most ahead of potential improvers Kilmurry Jj and Just Hannah.
(5) Odin's Quest 2.12/1, Made successful start himself in 5-runner newcomers bumper at Huntingdon in January 2022 and far from disgraced under a penalty next 2 starts. Showed promise when fourth in a reasonable novice at Sandown on hurdles bow but shaped as if amiss next time. Worth another chance with yard going well.
4
2nd (4) (2.5/1 +55%) Jack Sprat
2.5
2.5/1(+55%)
(4) Jack Sprat 2.5/1, Out of a winning hurdler and showed ability in bumpers. Much better for hurdles bow when third in novice at Huntingdon, not knocked about. Player on that form and has room for improvement in the jumping department.
10
3rd (10) (33/1 -83%) Energy Two
33
33/1(-83%)
(10) Energy Two 33/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam 2m hurdle winner, also 10.7f-1½m winner on Flat. Attracted some support at long odds but shaped as if amiss when pulled up in bumper at Warwick (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 51 days ago.
6
4th (6) (7/1 +18%) Ventara
7
7/1(+18%)
(6) Ventara 7/1, Failed to complete on recent hurdles debut at Taunton and never likely to benefit from a drop in trip when a one-paced fifth in C&D maiden 3 weeks ago.
3
5th (3) (6/1 -50%) Hobb's Delight
6
6/1(-50%)
(3) Hobb's Delight 6/1, Milan gelding. Dam 3m-27f hurdle/chase winner. 25/1, fourth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (16f, heavy) on NH debut, needing stronger gallop. Off 18 months. Makes hurdles debut.
9
6th (9) (6/1 -20%) Definite
6
6/1(-20%)
(9) Definite 6/1, Fairly useful performer at best on Flat, stays 1¼m, step back in right direction last time. Makes hurdles debut in a weak event so worth considering.
2
7th (2) (33/1 +0%) Gun Runner Cash
33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Gun Runner Cash 33/1, Perth bumper winner for Gordon Elliott a year ago but all downhill since, not taking to hurdling.
7
8th (7) (14/1 -56%) Joyful Kit
14
14/1(-56%)
(7) Joyful Kit 14/1, Modest maiden hurdler who has failed to complete last 2 starts.
1
9th (1) (40/1 +0%) Exmoor Lad
40
40/1(+0%)
(1) Exmoor Lad 40/1, Arvico gelding. Only hinted at ability in Chepstow bumper/Taunton novice hurdle.
8
|PU| (8) (66/1 -65%) Miss Curiosity
66
66/1(-65%)
(8) Miss Curiosity 66/1, Modest form at best in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Well held on handicap bow at Chepstow in October.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having offered encouragement in his first three starts over hurdles, bumper winner ODIN'S QUEST appeared to run too badly to be true when pulled up at Huntingdon. Given the stunning subsequent form of the Gary Moore yard, he's probably worth another chance in a race which might not take too much winning. Alternatives include Hobb's Delight who, despite being stoutly-bred, showed up well in a Worcester bumper first time out and Milton Harris' hurdling newcomer Definite, who scored on the Flat for Ralph Beckett last summer.
A weak maiden so bumper-winner ODIN'S QUEST is worth another chance to confirm hurdles debut promise with his yard in red-hot form. Definite took a step back in the right direction on the Flat 6 weeks ago and can go close if taking to this sphere at the first attempt, so is feared most ahead of Jack Sprat, who stepped up on his hurdles bow when third at Huntingdon.
The Flat-race speed of DEFINITE means he should have a big part to play if he doesn't turn his nose up at hurdling.
(5) Goldana 9/1, Useful filly. Won 9-runner listed race (44/10) at Hanover (8.7f, good to soft) by 6 lengths from Lacuna. Off 175 days. First run for yard after leaving Peter Schiergen. Considered.
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2nd (6) (2/1 -14%) Mea Domina
2
2/1(-14%)
(6) Mea Domina 2/1, Useful filly. First run since leaving J. Reynier when encouraging 3½ lengths third of 8 to Buckaroo in listed race (5/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on IRE debut 11 days ago. In the picture.
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3rd (3) (12/1 +25%) Cosmic Vega
12
12/1(+25%)
(3) Cosmic Vega 12/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at Naas in November. Only twentieth of 27 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 22/1) 22 days ago so needs to bounce back.
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4th (2) (4.5/1 +50%) Carrytheone
4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(2) Carrytheone 4.5/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. 15/2, creditable eleventh of 27 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) 22 days ago, running on late. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ought to be in the shake-up.
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5th (7) (7.5/1 +38%) Nightcliff
7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(7) Nightcliff 7.5/1, Lightly-raced C&D winner. Very good 5¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Never Ending Story in 1000 Guineas Trial (50/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Not discounted.
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6th (4) (5/1 -11%) Power Under Me
5
5/1(-11%)
(4) Power Under Me 5/1, Smart gelding. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Resumed with encouraging fifth of 8 to Buckaroo in listed race (6/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 11 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
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7th (1) (5/1 +29%) Hannibal Barca
5
5/1(+29%)
(1) Hannibal Barca 5/1, Smart colt. One win from 3 runs last year. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 5¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Bear Story in Diamond Stakes at Dundalk (10.7f, 13/2). Off 6 months. Significantly down in trip. Not ruled out.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Curragh Group 3 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Paddy Twomey has excelled with French recruits in the past and he looks to have another smart filly on his hands in the shape of MEA DOMINA. The daughter of Pivotal gave a bold sight from the front in the Heritage Stakes, only to be worn down late on, and this trip should prove ideal as she looks to uphold form with course winner Power Under Me (fifth). Formerly with Peter Schiergen in Germany, Goldana is one to note for market support, while her talented stablemate Hannibal Barca is not without claims either.
POWER UNDER ME holds the edge on form and should be all the better for his reappearance Leopardstown fifth so gets the vote in an open Group 3. Mea Domina made an encouraging start for her new yard when third in the same contest so rates a big threat, while the Joseph O'Brien trained-duo Goldana and Hannibal Barca must enter calculations too.
French import MEA DOMINA made a bright start to her Irish career at Leopardstown and may uphold form Power Under Me
(7) Grillon De Monty 5/1, 7-y-o who won 3 cross-country chases at Blain-Bouvron-Le-Gavre in April/May 2021 and showed he retains plenty of ability after when runner-up in Southwell handicap hurdle in November. Proved a disappointment here on Boxing Day, though.
6
2nd (6) (11/1 -38%) Lanspark
11
11/1(-38%)
(6) Lanspark 11/1, Dual winner last season who ran respectably without looking well treated when second in 6-runner handicap at Exeter (23.1f, heavy, 16/5) in January. First run for yard after leaving Joe Tizzard for £13,000. Cheekpieces also applied.
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3rd (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Ernest Gray
4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(3) Ernest Gray 4.5/1, Useful dual bumper winner who appeared to improve for the step up to 24.4f/switch to handicap company when landing a 4-runner contest at Doncaster (24.4f) in March. Pulled up back on softer ground at Newbury since, though.
2
4th (2) (2/1 +27%) Armchair Farmer
2
2/1(+27%)
(2) Armchair Farmer 2/1, Resumed his progress back from 3 months off when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) last month, clear from halfway and eased about 4 lengths late on. Folded tamely at Doncaster 7 days later but possibly found the race coming too soon. Worth another chance.
1
5th (1) (2.75/1 +61%) Judicial Law
2.75
2.75/1(+61%)
(1) Judicial Law 2.75/1, Has presumably met with problems since doing so well last season (3 wins), seemingly needing the run after another 6 months off at Exeter recently. Eased 3 lb and not dismissed upped in trip.
4
|PU| (4) (10/1 -11%) Godrevy Point
10
10/1(-11%)
(4) Godrevy Point 10/1, Runner-up twice before getting off the mark in a 25f Hereford maiden hurdle last February. Disappointing over fences this season but no forlorn hope now returning to hurdles.
5
|PU| (5) (40/1 -21%) Let's Have Another
40
40/1(-21%)
(5) Let's Have Another 40/1, Lightly raced 7-y-o who gained second success in small-field Market Rasen novice (20.6f) in October. However, ran a moody race sent chasing at Uttoxeter next time and hasn't been back at his best back over hurdles since. First run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy. Cheekpieces back on.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This can go the way of THE QUESTIONER, who has been plying his trade over fences this year but was in fine form when last seen over the smaller obstacles. The seven-year-old has only been outside of the first two once in his last five starts in this sphere, and that consistency can see him master the consistent Armchair Farmer, who is bound to make it a test from the front. Grillon De Monty and Lanspark cannot be ruled out either.
THE QUESTIONER was let down by his jumping at Sedgefield last time, but he'd been progressing well prior to that and looks interesting now returning to hurdles having won an Ascot handicap when last seen in this sphere. The step up in trip could suit Judicial Law, while Armchair Farmer can be give given another chance having possibly found the race coming too soon at Doncaster.
Running again so quickly provides a ready excuse for ARMCHAIR FARMER's latest start and he was thoroughly dominant a week earlier.
(2) Saint Sam 0.18/1, Smart chaser. 33/1, nineteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Clear form pick.
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2nd (1) (12/1 -9%) Halsafari
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Halsafari 12/1, Fair chaser. Thirty three runs since last win in 2019. 8/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Firmly up against it on these terms.
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3rd (3) (6/1 -20%) Minella Escape
6
6/1(-20%)
(3) Minella Escape 6/1, Fairly useful chaser. 25/1, amiss when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, soft) 134 days ago, went wrong before fourth. Switches from hurdles to chase. Plenty to find with Saint Sam.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
SAINT SAM has found a soft touch on his return to fences. Runner-up in the 2021 Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and Grade 1-placed over fences, he was well held in the County Hurdle last month but had previously shown smart form this season and returns to fences at a country track. Halsafari has 43lb to find with the selection on their Leopardstown hurdle clash last month and is rated 42lb lower over fences. However, he could finish second, being in-form, race-fit and suited by conditions. Minella Escape is a capable 130-performer on his day but his form is more out-than-in and he struck into himself when pulling up at Fairyhouse in December.
SAINT SAM should win this comfortably barring accidents. Minella Escape can follow him home.
A poor turnout and seemingly a golden opportunity for SAINT SAM providing he stays
(2) Duc De Beauchene 7.5/1, Scored over fences at Newbury (22.5f) last spring. Not so good this season but his reduced mark reflects that and he's been placed the last 3 starts (C&D second occasion). Thereabouts.
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2nd (8) (7.5/1 +38%) I'm A Starman
7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(8) I'm A Starman 7.5/1, Dual hurdles winner who bettered his previous chase efforts by some way when third of 12 in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (2½m) but ran poorly in same headgear at Kempton since. Tongue strap on 1st time.
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3rd (3) (8.5/1 +15%) Faustinovick
8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(3) Faustinovick 8.5/1, Finally got the job done when opening his account on return at Chepstow (3m, good to soft) in November. Creditable efforts in defeat last 3 starts but others here look better treated. Different headgear.
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4th (6) (8.5/1 +29%) Premiumaccess
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(6) Premiumaccess 8.5/1, Doesn't win often and produced a dismal display at Taunton last time. Others preferred.
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5th (1) (7/1 -17%) Jaytee
7
7/1(-17%)
(1) Jaytee 7/1, Won 23f Taunton handicap chase in the mud over a year ago and some good runs since, shaping as if the extreme distance stretched him at Warwick latest. Shorter trip here will suit and considered in first-time headgear.
7
6th (7) (10/1 +0%) Paseo
10
10/1(+0%)
(7) Paseo 10/1, Back with a bang when making all on return at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in November but well held 2 of next 3 starts. Others preferred.
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7th (11) (22/1 +67%) Celma Des Bois
22
22/1(+67%)
(11) Celma Des Bois 22/1, Won at Leicester last term but below par since. Ungenuine type who's easily opposed from out of the handicap.
4
|PU| (4) (3.33/1 -11%) Wick Green
3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(4) Wick Green 3.33/1, Back to best since joining this yard, winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las before good second at Taunton. Should go well again.
10
|PU| (10) (6/1 +25%) O'faolains Lad
6
6/1(+25%)
(10) O'faolains Lad 6/1, Only raced 6 times under Rules, winning back-to-back handicap chases (at up to 26f) in autumn of 2021. Got no further than the third on first run since at Taunton on Thursday so no surprise to see him turned out quickly. Remains open to improvement as a chaser.
9
|PU| (9) (14/1 -17%) Minella Voucher
14
14/1(-17%)
(9) Minella Voucher 14/1, Veteran who completed a hat-trick in September and back on track when third over C&D 2 months ago. Frame claims.
5
|PU| (5) (25/1 -56%) Longshanks
25
25/1(-56%)
(5) Longshanks 25/1, Off the mark over fences in handicap at Exeter in March of last year but not gone on from that, including back over hurdles of late. Blinkered for 1st time.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Despite their advancing years, Duc De Beauchene and Wick Green remain a pair of doughty campaigners and both are capable of again getting into the argument here after recent second-place finishes. For all that, it may pay to give another chance to O'FAOLAINS LAD, who bagged successive wins in the autumn of 2021, including over C&D, before unshipping Gavin Sheehan early on his comeback at Taunton on Thursday.
WICK GREEN has bounced back to his best since joining Ben Pauling and looks the solid option with most arriving with something to prove. O'Faolains Lad got no further than the third in his belated comeback at Taunton on Thursday so is worth another chance to see what he can do, while Duc de Beauchene should be on the premises again.
Preference is for WICK GREEN who made a winning debut for his new yard at Ffos Las and ran well in defeat next time.
(3) Hurricane Ivor 10/1, First run since leaving William Haggas when creditable third of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Return to 6f will suit so he's one to take seriously.
12
2nd (12) (4.5/1 +25%) Swift Flight
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(12) Swift Flight 4.5/1, 11/2, respectable 2 lengths third of 11 to Laugh A Minute in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Can make presence felt given he looks well worth another try at 6f.
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3rd (4) (6/1 -9%) Laugh A Minute
6
6/1(-9%)
(4) Laugh A Minute 6/1, 4/1, won 11-runner handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Fit and in form, which may count form plenty.
9
4th (9) (16/1 +52%) Aljady
16
16/1(+52%)
(9) Aljady 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 4½ lengths seventh of 11 to Laugh A Minute in handicap (20/1) at this course (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.
2
5th (2) (28/1 -155%) Gustavus Weston
28
28/1(-155%)
(2) Gustavus Weston 28/1, Three-time C&D winner. Bit below form 6¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Moss Tucker in listed race at this C&D (heavy, 8/1). Off 175 days.
14
6th (14) (4.5/1 +31%) Tawaazon
4.5
4.5/1(+31%)
(14) Tawaazon 4.5/1, 11/10, won 10-runner handicap at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 10 days ago, cosily. This is a deeper race but he may have more to offer for this yard.
6
7th (6) (10/1 -11%) Earls
10
10/1(-11%)
(6) Earls 10/1, Four wins from 10 runs last year. 15/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, 5¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Laugh A Minute in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
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8th (1) (22/1 -100%) Big Gossey
22
22/1(-100%)
(1) Big Gossey 22/1, C&D winner. Twenty fifth of 27 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on and should run closer to form this time.
10
9th (10) (4/1 +11%) Magical Vision
4
4/1(+11%)
(10) Magical Vision 4/1, Promising type. Two wins from 3 runs last year. 6/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 21 days ago, just holding on. Open to further improvement given her profile.
11
10th (11) (28/1 -40%) Majestic Colt
28
28/1(-40%)
(11) Majestic Colt 28/1, 33/1, excellent third of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 11 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Has work to do.
13
11th (13) (7.5/1 +46%) Downforce
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(13) Downforce 7.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Cork (5f, heavy, 11/2) 8 days ago.
7
12th (7) (16/1 +20%) Verhoyen
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Verhoyen 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 7¾ lengths ninth of 11 to Laugh A Minute in handicap (18/1) at this course (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on.
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13th (5) (80/1 -300%) Master Matt
80
80/1(-300%)
(5) Master Matt 80/1, Course winner. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J. Smith. Merits consideration if market vibes are positive.
LTO Selection:
16:20 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A few of these clashed over five furlongs here last month and it would come as no surprise to see DOWNFORCE (fifth) reverse that form with Laugh A Minute (winner) and Swift Flight (third) over this longer trip. The selection is a dual C&D winner under similar conditions and has gone well for Jessica Maye before. Big Gossey also appeals back at this distance having faced a much stiffer test the Irish Lincolnshire 22 days ago.
MAGICAL VISION only seems to do enough when in front which is enabling her to stay ahead of the assessor. This lightly-raced 6-y-o may have even more to offer so is fancied to complete the hat-trick, albeit in a competitive race. Earls, Hurricane Ivor and Tawaazon are just a trio of potential threats.
Though he is 4lb out of the handicap, TAWAAZON is still 11lb below his AW rating and has the assistance of a fine 5lb claimer.
(4) Duke Of Deception 3.33/1, Got off the mark in commanding fashion at Musselburgh (3m) in Feburary but only seventh of 10 in valuable handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 21 days ago. This is a big drop in class and he should bounce back.
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2nd (9) (4.5/1 +44%) Doyens De Ante
4.5
4.5/1(+44%)
(9) Doyens De Ante 4.5/1, Maiden hurdler but he posted a good 5½ lengths second of 9 to Drop Him In in handicap chase at this C&D (heavy) 19 days ago. That was just his second chase start so he needs considering despite being 3 lb out of the handicap.
8
3rd (8) (6/1 +8%) Eurkash
6
6/1(+8%)
(8) Eurkash 6/1, Winless since 2020 but still in touch when fell 4 out in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft) 34 days ago. No forlorn hope.
2
4th (2) (2.12/1 -13%) Drop Him In
2.12
2.12/1(-13%)
(2) Drop Him In 2.12/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when opening his account in 9-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy) 19 days ago by 5½ lengths from Doyens de Ante. Sure to go well again despite 8 lb rise.
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5th (6) (10/1 +55%) Ron Burgundy
10
10/1(+55%)
(6) Ron Burgundy 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 106 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Had wind op. Lots to find on his chase debut.
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|PU| (3) (10/1 -43%) Dreamsundermyfeet
10
10/1(-43%)
(3) Dreamsundermyfeet 10/1, Dual chase winner last season (including here) but proving rather frustrating this term, jumping sketchily when only fair third of four at Leicester last time. Bit more needed.
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|PU| (1) (16/1 -33%) Frau Georgia
16
16/1(-33%)
(1) Frau Georgia 16/1, In good nick until beating only one after 6 months off in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 167 days ago (lost shoe). Weighted to go well if back on song after another absence.
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|PU| (7) (40/1 -21%) Troed Y Melin
40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Troed Y Melin 40/1, Scored at Warwick last May but has gone the wrong way since, pulled up at Taunton in November. Lots more is needed after a break.
LTO Selection:
16:25 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DROP HIM IN won over C&D last month and he must hold every chance of following up. The seven-year-old should be capable of upholding that form with Doyens De Ante (second), who has over five lengths to make up. Eurkash looked to still be going well when falling four out at Plumpton and the form of that race has worked out very well since, while Mister Tickle must be of interest for the in-from Gary Moore outfit.
DROP HIM IN has steadily found his feet for Olly Murphy and is taken to defy an 8 lb rise in the weights and follow up his recent breakthrough C&D success. Doyens de Ante chased him home that day and is again fancied to fill second spot, with the handily-weighted Frau Georgia another to consider if on song.
Judged on the manner of his C&D win last time, DROP HIM IN (nap) may well find further improvement to score again.
(1) Brideswell Lad 8/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap chase (4/1) at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Not discounted.
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2nd (7) (4/1 +43%) Priory Park
4
4/1(+43%)
(7) Priory Park 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (23.5f, heavy) 27 days ago.
8
3rd (8) (10/1 +29%) Sunnyvilla
10
10/1(+29%)
(8) Sunnyvilla 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (7/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 57 days ago. Others preferred.
2
4th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Tyre Kicker
4.5
4.5/1(-29%)
(2) Tyre Kicker 4.5/1, 4 wins from 8 runs this season. Didn't need to be at best when winning 6-runner novice chase (7/4) at Leopardstown (17f, good) 42 days ago, just holding on. Back up in trip. Open to improvement and could take the beating.
9
5th (9) (8/1 +11%) Super Citizen
8
8/1(+11%)
(9) Super Citizen 8/1, Fourth of 9 in handicap chase (5/1) at Leopardstown (21.4f, soft) 41 days ago, barely adequate test. Could get involved if they go a strong pace.
4
6th (4) (14/1 +30%) R'evelyn Pleasure
14
14/1(+30%)
(4) R'evelyn Pleasure 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, soft, 11/1) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Improvement needed.
6
7th (6) (16/1 -33%) Presenting Point
16
16/1(-33%)
(6) Presenting Point 16/1, C&D winner. 16/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.4f, soft) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. One to consider.
10
8th (10) (9/1 +0%) Clounts Pride
9
9/1(+0%)
(10) Clounts Pride 9/1, 8/1, very good second of 9 in novice chase at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Respected.
11
9th (11) (18/1 +45%) Smitty Bacall
18
18/1(+45%)
(11) Smitty Bacall 18/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time/cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (25/1) at Thurles (22f, soft) 143 days ago. Others make more appeal.
3
10th (3) (4/1 +20%) Old Soul
4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Old Soul 4/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 10-runner novice chase (15/2) at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy) 10 days ago, kept up to work. Makes handicap chase debut. Has to be taken seriously.
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|PU| (5) (14/1 -17%) Lizrona
14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Lizrona 14/1, 17/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (22.8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Has work to do.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
OLD SOUL is a progressive six-year-old and is ideally suited by testing ground. He chased home the now 128-rated Queen Jane (when conceding 7lb) in February, won on his recent Clonmel run, and will be suited by stepping up in distance and by today's rider claiming 5lb on handicap chase debut. Tyre Kicker won over course and distance in January and then beat a subsequent winner at Fairyhouse. However, he was a fortunate winner at Leopardstown last month, is 3lb higher and, interestingly, is held by the selection on a December 2022 hurdle clash. Brideswell Lad was the unlucky loser of that March Leopardstown race, but was well enough beaten since. Lizrona is 6lb higher than when winning at Clonmel and while today's rider claims an extra 4lb, faces a tougher task. Sunnyvilla has beaten both Presenting Point and Priory Park into second to win his two races and each are able types at this level.
TYRE KICKER arrives on a four-timer and can improve again back up in trip, so he takes preference over Old Soul, who upped his game to open his account over fences at Clonmel last time. Clounts Pride is also considered.
(7) Flash Gorcombe 2.25/1, Confirmed the promise of his chase debut at the second attempt when winning 6-runner Taunton handicap (2m, heavy) 17 days ago. That was a weak race but this one may not be much stronger.
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2nd (2) (7/1 -133%) Dime Store Cowgirl
7
7/1(-133%)
(2) Dime Store Cowgirl 7/1, Built on earlier promise when making a winning handicap hurdle debut at Catterick (2m) in January. Mixed record since but she's less exposed than the rest of these now switching to fences (point winner). Player.
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3rd (6) (1.88/1 +58%) Urabamba
1.88
1.88/1(+58%)
(6) Urabamba 1.88/1, Winner of 2m Wexford maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead in summer 2021. Only modest form since joining this yard but his latest Taunton handicap chase third shows he's down to a mark he can be competitive from. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie.
3
4th (3) (10/1 +0%) En Coeur
10
10/1(+0%)
(3) En Coeur 10/1, Landed another Plumpton win in January but has found life tougher since, running poorly when a remote last of 4 back at Plumpton last month. Bounce back needed.
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5th (4) (11/1 +45%) Robin Des Mana
11
11/1(+45%)
(4) Robin Des Mana 11/1, Caused a 40/1 surprise when scoring over fences at Worcester (2m) in July 2021. More miss than hit in his 4 outings since but last month's Southwell fourth wasn't too bad and he's starting to look well handicapped.
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6th (5) (8.5/1 +29%) Forget You Not
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(5) Forget You Not 8.5/1, Course winner who got back on scoreboard in 7-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19f, good) in October. Not so good here next time and folded tamely when pulled up back hurdling at Exeter last time.
1
7th (1) (11/1 -175%) Obey The Rules
11
11/1(-175%)
(1) Obey The Rules 11/1, Gained fourth success over fences (in refitted with cheekpieces) at Leicester (2m, good) in December. Consistent sort who should give a good account if ready to roll after 136 days off.
LTO Selection:
16:45 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Flash Gorcombe got off the mark at Taunton but it looked a weak race, and last-start Leicester scorer OBEY THE RULES might prove a safer proposition given the better accuracy of his jumping. Donald McCain's charge looks to have further wins in him at this sort of level, though En Coeur would be a danger if returning to the form he showed when hacking up at Plumpton in January.
DIME STORE COWGIRL might have simply been in too deep at Class 2 level last time and this former point winner is taken to bounce straight back now switching to fences. Obey The Rules is largely reliable and may provide the chief threat ahead of recent Taunton scorer Flash Gorcombe.
Obey The Rules has a solid chance but FLASH GORCOMBE looked to have some potential at this level when winning at Taunton.
(10) Run Ran Run 1/1, Promising sort. 11/8, close second of 15 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Open to improvement. Big shout.
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2nd (6) (2.25/1 +0%) Desert Haven
2.25
2.25/1(+0%)
(6) Desert Haven 2.25/1, Fairly useful colt. 17/2, creditable third of 15 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Well in the mix.
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3rd (7) (8/1 +43%) First Gentleman
8
8/1(+43%)
(7) First Gentleman 8/1, Camacho colt. Half-brother to 1¾m-2¼m winner Anyonecanhaveitall and smart 6f winner Flotus. Dam French 1m winner. Worth a market check.
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4th (15) (7/1 +22%) Roaming Star
7
7/1(+22%)
(15) Roaming Star 7/1, Encouraging fourth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 4/1) on debut 58 days ago. Can build on it now.
13
5th (13) (33/1 +0%) Machnamh
33
33/1(+0%)
(13) Machnamh 33/1, €9,000 yearling, Teofilo filly. Dam 2-y-o 8.4f winner from family of very smart miler Docksider. Not ruled out.
3
6th (3) (150/1 -88%) Surviving Murmansk
150
150/1(-88%)
(3) Surviving Murmansk 150/1, Fair gelding. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 40/1) 23 days ago. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs.
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7th (5) (14/1 +30%) Alexander John
14
14/1(+30%)
(5) Alexander John 14/1, Fair colt. 33/1, below form twelfth of 20 in maiden at this course (7f, heavy) 22 days ago. More is needed.
16
8th (16) (125/1 -56%) Snowdonia Song
125
125/1(-56%)
(16) Snowdonia Song 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 66/1) 14 days ago. Down in trip.
2
9th (2) (16/1 +52%) On The Bounce
16
16/1(+52%)
(2) On The Bounce 16/1, Fulbright gelding. Closely related to smart 7f/1m winner Bounce The Blues and half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 5f-7f winner Sholaan. Dam unraced. Market can guide on his belated debut.
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10th (1) (150/1 -88%) Bright Image
150
150/1(-88%)
(1) Bright Image 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, eighth of 16 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) 8 days ago.
18
11th (18) (125/1 -56%) Uwoduhi Adanvto
125
125/1(-56%)
(18) Uwoduhi Adanvto 125/1, Sioux Nation filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to US winner up to 7f Lady Alexandra, runner-up in Canadian Grade 1 6f event. Market can guide.
12
12th (12) (50/1 -100%) Angel's Feather
50
50/1(-100%)
(12) Angel's Feather 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 10/1, fifth of 10 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft). Off 8 months with more required.
14
13th (14) (50/1 -52%) Mimosa Park
50
50/1(-52%)
(14) Mimosa Park 50/1, €3,000 yearling, Dragon Pulse filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f-1m winner Texas Rock and 6f/7f winner Evident. Dam unraced. No forlorn hope.
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14th (11) (150/1 -50%) Allie Bear
150
150/1(-50%)
(11) Allie Bear 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at Cork (7f, heavy, 125/1) 8 days ago.
4
15th (4) (12/1 -85%) Grigal
12
12/1(-85%)
(4) Grigal 12/1, Promising sort. Second of 16 in maiden at this course (6.3f, good, 66/1) on debut. Off 10 months. Likely to improve.
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16th (17) (200/1 -203%) Tasmanian Girl
200
200/1(-203%)
(17) Tasmanian Girl 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, sixth of 8 in claimer at Dundalk (7f) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
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17th (8) (150/1 -88%) Get Set Jet
150
150/1(-88%)
(8) Get Set Jet 150/1, €3,500 yearling, Gleneagles gelding. Closely related to 9.5f-1½m winner State Legend and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Victory Heights. Betting can prove a good indicator.
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18th (9) (200/1 -203%) L'immortale
200
200/1(-203%)
(9) L'immortale 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 50/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at this C&D (soft). Off 6 months with work to do.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Just the two runnings of this race have seen winners at 80/1 and 12/1 and with a long list of unknown quantities and potential improvers to deal with, all things seems possible. Despite that, there are two standout contenders in Run Ran Run, second on both his starts and only beaten a neck and a short head, and DESERT HAVEN. Noel Meade's colt was just a head behind Run Ran Run when third at Naas, despite taking a bump close home, and could be considered an unlucky loser. The rest look equally matched, but Roaming Star may have the most potential for improvement.
Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and RUN RAN RUN is confidently expected to build on his promising recent Naas second and open his account. Desert Haven is more experienced and has the form to play a part too with Jessica Harrington's newcomer First Gentleman not discounted either, especially if there is a market move in his favour.
On form this looks between RUN RAN RUN and Desert Haven. The former is preferred, as he has only had two runs.
(4) Land Genie 2.25/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to unbeaten Champion Hurdler Constitution Hill. Dam (h123) 2m-19f hurdle winner. Of obvious interest on debut.
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2nd (6) (3.33/1 +5%) Man Of My Dreams
3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(6) Man Of My Dreams 3.33/1, €40,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding. Runner-up in a point in December so he's much respected for his new yard.
5
3rd (5) (12/1 +45%) Little Peter
12
12/1(+45%)
(5) Little Peter 12/1, 14/1, sixth of 10 in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 42 days ago. Needs to build on it.
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4th (2) (1.88/1 +0%) Borodale
1.88
1.88/1(+0%)
(2) Borodale 1.88/1, Promising individual. 8/11, fourth of 6 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) on NH debut 54 days ago, not ideally placed. Open to progress. Big shout.
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5th (7) (50/1 -25%) Guinessed
50
50/1(-25%)
(7) Guinessed 50/1, Has hinted at promise when fifth in bumpers at Hereford and Chepstow this spring. Not ruled out.
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6th (8) (8/1 +50%) No No Espresso
8
8/1(+50%)
(8) No No Espresso 8/1, Telescope gelding. Dam unraced. Market can prove a good guide on his first run.
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7th (9) (14/1 -115%) Ever Ready
14
14/1(-115%)
(9) Ever Ready 14/1, Shaped well when debut sixth of 13 in bumper (9/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) 16 days ago. In the picture with more to offer.
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8th (1) (80/1 +20%) Armadar
80
80/1(+20%)
(1) Armadar 80/1, 100/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Kempton (16f, good to soft). Off 13 months and lots to do on his first run since leaving Patrick Chamings.
3
9th (3) (200/1 -100%) Hay Up Harry
200
200/1(-100%)
(3) Hay Up Harry 200/1, 80/1, last of 14 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 50 days ago.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Ever Ready arguably sets the standard of those who have raced so far having finished midfield on her debut at Wetherby last month, but a chance is taken on Jonjo O'Neill's well-bred LAND GENIE. The son of Flemensfirth is a half-brother to the magnificent Constitution Hill and he is sure to take some stopping if remotely close to that level of ability. Man Of My Dreams also requires a market check on debut for Ben Pauling.
The market should prove revealing but Olly Murphy's Flemensfirth gelding BORODALE didn't enjoy the rub of the green when an odds-on fourth on his debut at Market Rasen so gets the vote with a fair bit of improvement in the pipeline. Newcomers Man of My Dreams (second choice) and Land Genie both appeal on paper and are in good hands so need considering too, especially if the market vibes are positive.
It will be intriguing to see what the market makes of Constitution Hill's half-brother Land Genie. BORODALE has the proven form.
(10) Freddie Robdal 7.5/1, Fourth of 7 in maiden chase (50/1) at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap chase debut. Should do better.
6
2nd (6) (6.5/1 -86%) Know The Game
6.5
6.5/1(-86%)
(6) Know The Game 6.5/1, Winner at Naas in December. Fell in handicap chase (9/2) at Navan (17f, heavy) 27 days ago.
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3rd (9) (6.5/1 +54%) Malinas Glory
6.5
6.5/1(+54%)
(9) Malinas Glory 6.5/1, Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when fifth of 13 in handicap chase (15/2) at Tramore (22.2f, heavy) 105 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Eoghan O'Grady.
4
4th (4) (6/1 +20%) Norwigi
6
6/1(+20%)
(4) Norwigi 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Good fourth of 8 in handicap chase (20/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 59 days ago. Not taken lightly.
16
5th (16) (9/1 +59%) Berliet Express
9
9/1(+59%)
(16) Berliet Express 9/1, 11/1, below form when sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (16.4f, good to soft) 66 days ago.
2
6th (2) (12/1 +0%) Lake Chad
12
12/1(+0%)
(2) Lake Chad 12/1, Running below form when fell last in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy, 18/1) 16 days ago. Down in trip and a player on the pick of his form in this sphere.
1
7th (1) (9/1 +25%) Joy Of Life
9
9/1(+25%)
(1) Joy Of Life 9/1, Winner at Cork in January but was pulled up before 2 out in handicap chase at Clonmel (22.8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Blinkers on for 1st time.
15
8th (15) (66/1 -32%) Danegeld
66
66/1(-32%)
(15) Danegeld 66/1, 50/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) 131 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Down in trip.
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9th (8) (16/1 +0%) Itsalonglongroad
16
16/1(+0%)
(8) Itsalonglongroad 16/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Navan (13f, heavy) 18 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Bit below form on last chase run.
5
|F| (5) (4/1 +33%) Dreamsrmadeofthis
4
4/1(+33%)
(5) Dreamsrmadeofthis 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 14 in handicap chase (11/2) at Thurles (16.4f, good to soft) 66 days ago.
12
|F| (12) (12/1 +40%) Ricky Bobby
12
12/1(+40%)
(12) Ricky Bobby 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best but well held both starts over fences. Needs to do better now venturing into handicaps in this sphere.
3
|PU| (3) (16/1 -14%) Jack Holiday
16
16/1(-14%)
(3) Jack Holiday 16/1, 5/1, below form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers back on.
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|PU| (17) (16/1 +52%) Johanna Yeats
16
16/1(+52%)
(17) Johanna Yeats 16/1, 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 111 days ago. RESERVE.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
In a fairly open contest, it might pay to take a chance on DREAMSRMADEOFTHIS. Enda Bolger's mare ran well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Thurles in February, finishing third. This C&D should hold no fears having hit the woodwork on her sole start around here, and she might not need to improve much further to get off the mark over fences. Jack Holiday landed this two years ago and merits respect, while Freddie Robdal should not be underestimated for his leading yard. Others to note include Know The Game and Top Line Tommy.
NORWIGI has dropped to a handy mark on the pick of her form and could be ready to strike after taking a step back in the right direction on her most recent start at Clonmel. Lake Chad and Freddie Robdal are a couple of potential threats in an open race.
(3) Meatloaf 2/1, Made winning start over C&D in December and improved on that form when ½-length second of 14 in listed contest at Cheltenham (14f, good to soft, 3/1). Latest run at Newbury was disappointing but he sets a good standard.
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2nd (1) (8.5/1 -89%) Classic King
8.5
8.5/1(-89%)
(1) Classic King 8.5/1, Shaped well when third at Hereford on debut and not disgraced at Kempton since. Has had a break and remains with potential.
5
3rd (5) (2.25/1 +50%) The Two Harrys
2.25
2.25/1(+50%)
(5) The Two Harrys 2.25/1, €75,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2¼m) Publican. Highly respected on debut.
4
4th (4) (2.25/1 +32%) Coastal Rock
2.25
2.25/1(+32%)
(4) Coastal Rock 2.25/1, €85,000 3-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Naturelle. Dam 8.2f winner. Cost plenty and yard having another good run with bumper performers.
2
5th (2) (22/1 +12%) Mad Mike
22
22/1(+12%)
(2) Mad Mike 22/1, £16,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Us And Them, stays 2¾m and modest hurdler Veshenskaya, stays 3¼m.
6
6th (6) (33/1 -65%) Pearl Beauty
33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Pearl Beauty 33/1, Pearl Secret filly. Dam, maiden on Flat, no show in 2 starts over hurdles. Worth a market check first time out.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MEATLOAF is the only previous winner in this field after making a successful debut over C&D in December and although beaten twice since, they have come in Listed company and he has acquitted himself well on both occasions. He is the clear form choice and with Olive Nicholls claiming 7lb from the saddle, he is hard to oppose. Newcomer Coastal Rock cost 85,000 euros and could be dangerous, while Classic King has the experience and is another to consider.
MEATLOAF was a bit underwhelming at Newbury last time but he's good enough to defy a penalty and now returns to the scene of his debut win, so he's preferred to newcomers Coastal Rock and The Two Harrys, who both make plenty of appeal on paper.
It could pay to take a chance on THE TWO HARRYS, with Meatloaf the second choice.
(2) Midnight Fire 8/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 7/2). Off 130 days.
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2nd (10) (50/1 -127%) Tall Story
50
50/1(-127%)
(10) Tall Story 50/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 14/1, fifteenth of 19 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) on reappearance 22 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers back on.
14
3rd (14) (50/1 -79%) Golden Spangle
50
50/1(-79%)
(14) Golden Spangle 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 15 in maiden (150/1) at Leopardstown (8f, soft). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut.
22
4th (22) (12/1 +25%) Inthepoorhouse
12
12/1(+25%)
(22) Inthepoorhouse 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 15/8) 5 days ago.
11
5th (11) (12/1 +45%) Improving
12
12/1(+45%)
(11) Improving 12/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 16/1) when last seen in November. Peak fitness has to be taken on trust but he is starting to looks well treated.
7
6th (7) (150/1 -200%) Even Flow
150
150/1(-200%)
(7) Even Flow 150/1, 100/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 60 days ago.
3
7th (3) (5/1 +41%) Run Forrest Run
5
5/1(+41%)
(3) Run Forrest Run 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, third of 17 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 22 days ago, finishing well. Not taken lightly.
13
8th (13) (80/1 -471%) Born Invincible
80
80/1(-471%)
(13) Born Invincible 80/1, 16/1, first run since leaving G. O'Leary when ninth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 11 days ago.
4
9th (4) (8.5/1 +29%) It'll Do My Day
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(4) It'll Do My Day 8.5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 2 days ago. Chance on old form.
9
10th (9) (33/1 -65%) Ballysax Lil' Mick
33
33/1(-65%)
(9) Ballysax Lil' Mick 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 10/1). Off 100 days. First run for yard after leaving J. G. Coogan. Tongue strap on 1st time.
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11th (16) (10/1 +17%) Starnight
10
10/1(+17%)
(16) Starnight 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 15 in maiden (28/1) at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should progress.
19
12th (19) (5.5/1 +61%) Let's Believe
5.5
5.5/1(+61%)
(19) Let's Believe 5.5/1, 20/1, below form fourth of 18 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy) 18 days ago.
12
13th (12) (14/1 +13%) Ecclesiastical
14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Ecclesiastical 14/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Very good third of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Respected.
5
14th (5) (18/1 +10%) Secret Road
18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Secret Road 18/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Back down in trip.
21
15th (21) (20/1 -67%) Knockmore Prince
20
20/1(-67%)
(21) Knockmore Prince 20/1, 7/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 10 days ago, finding nothing. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time , cheekpieces back on.
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16th (8) (80/1 -100%) Tiny Bit
80
80/1(-100%)
(8) Tiny Bit 80/1, Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 33/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter. Others more persuasive.
17
17th (17) (100/1 -300%) Cheeky Peek
100
100/1(-300%)
(17) Cheeky Peek 100/1, 14/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 11 days ago.
1
18th (1) (40/1 +0%) Inventor
40
40/1(+0%)
(1) Inventor 40/1, 50/1, twenty first of 24 in handicap at this C&D (heavy). Off 172 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
23
19th (23) (66/1 -65%) Jackie Brown
66
66/1(-65%)
(23) Jackie Brown 66/1, 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) on reappearance 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Could only consider if backed.
20
20th (20) (25/1 +24%) Man Is King
25
25/1(+24%)
(20) Man Is King 25/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this course (5f, heavy). Off 175 days.
18
21st (18) (50/1 -25%) It Might Be You
50
50/1(-25%)
(18) It Might Be You 50/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Dundalk (6f) 88 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Mulvany.
15
22nd (15) (2.75/1 -83%) Senado Square
2.75
2.75/1(-83%)
(15) Senado Square 2.75/1, Promising type. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Naas (5f, heavy, 5/2) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there.
6
23rd (6) (125/1 -213%) Samrogue
125
125/1(-213%)
(6) Samrogue 125/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. 50/1, last of 18 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy) 18 days ago.
LTO Selection:
17:25 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A new headgear combination seemed to revitalise RUN FORREST RUN over C&D on his reappearance, when his late flourish went narrowly unrewarded. He's still well treated compared to his old form, despite a 4lb hike, and with testing conditions again in his favour, he may take some stopping. The unexposed Senado Square is an obvious danger, despite picking up a 9lb rise for a clear-cut win at Naas. Secret Road, Ecclesiastical and Let's Believe also have enough in their profile to warrant an interest.
SENADO SQUARE is a 3-y-o going the right way and can make light of a 9 lb rise for Naas. Billy Lee takes over in the saddle on Run Forrest Run who should go well on the back of a solid reappearance effort over C&D 3 weeks ago. Ecclesiastical responded well to the refitting of a visor last time and is also on the shortlist along with Johnny Murtagh handicap newcomer Starnight.
Dick Brabazon's runner LET'S BELIEVE was second in this event last year and gets the vote to build on her Navan return
(7) The Kemble Brewery 2.75/1, €120,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h79), maiden hurdler, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Warriors Tale. Interesting newcomer for a stable with a 17% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons.
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2nd (8) (14/1 +30%) War Bonnet
14
14/1(+30%)
(8) War Bonnet 14/1, Second of 8 in an AW bumper at Lingfield in February but the form is nothing special. Probably vulnerable.
1
3rd (1) (9/1 -80%) Hey Brother
9
9/1(-80%)
(1) Hey Brother 9/1, £75,000 buy from the Irish pointing field and showed a bit when fourth of 11 on last month's soft-ground Wetherby bumper debut. Has potential but shaped like a stayer on that occasion so this slightly sharper test isn't sure to suit.
3
4th (3) (6.5/1 +13%) Mersey Street
6.5
6.5/1(+13%)
(3) Mersey Street 6.5/1, Cost £46,000 after finishing second in an Irish point last spring. Showed ability when around 13 lengths third on C&D bumper debut 6 weeks ago but he'll need to step up on that bare form to go close here.
5
5th (5) (3/1 -33%) Tigger
3
3/1(-33%)
(5) Tigger 3/1, 13/2, showed promise when sixth of 12 in bumper at Ascot on debut in October. That race has thrown up winners and he's much respected on his return to action.
6
6th (6) (3/1 +40%) Crystal Mer
3
3/1(+40%)
(6) Crystal Mer 3/1, Sea The Stars gelding who was a good fifth in a Cheltenham listed event on New Year's Day and confirmed he has a fair level of ability when 2 lengths second at Doncaster last month. Another prominent showing is on the cards.
2
7th (2) (50/1 -25%) Megascope
50
50/1(-25%)
(2) Megascope 50/1, Telescope gelding. Dam, little show sole start in bumpers, sister to fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Glimpse of Gold. Newcomer from a yard 0-11 in bumpers in last 5 seasons.
4
8th (4) (12/1 +0%) Newton
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Newton 12/1, From a yard which does well in bumpers but he offered only minor promise on his Southwell debut in January. Given a bit of time since and interesting to see whether the betting suggests better is expected this time.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
TIGGER was far-from disgraced when finishing sixth on his debut at Ascot in October and a similar effort may be good enough to come out on top in this open-looking contest. Crystal Mer was runner-up in a similar event at Doncaster last month and looks capable of picking up a race at this level. The Kemble Brewery makes most appeal of the newcomers and any market support would increase interest in Kim Bailey's four-year-old.
TIGGER showed up quite well in a decent race on his Ascot debut in the autumn and is taken to strike at the second time of asking for a stable which is traditionally strong in these events. Doncaster runner-up Crystal Mer is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Kim Bailey newcomer The Kemble Brewery.
Hey Brother and Mersey Street are likely improvers but TIGGER ran well at Ascot in the autumn and he gets the nod.
(1) Horaces Pearl 3.5/1, Authorized gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 11.5f winner in France Yellow Storm. Dam unraced. Noteworthy newcomer.
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2nd (3) (2.12/1 -70%) Kintail
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(3) Kintail 2.12/1, £55,000 3-y-o, fifth foal, half-brother to bumper winner Kyntara, stays 3m: dam, 21f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 3¼m) Head To The Stars out of winning hurdler/useful chaser (winner up to 3¼m) Sail By The Stars. Newcomer for top yard.
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3rd (4) (1.75/1 +7%) Soir De Gala
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1.75/1(+7%)
(4) Soir De Gala 1.75/1, Joshua Tree gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Rebellio and fair hurdler/chaser Solingen. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears tongue strap.
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4th (5) (5.5/1 +50%) Selkirk Grace
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(5) Selkirk Grace 5.5/1, Cityscape filly. Sister to 7f-1¼m winner Escape The City and half-sister to 2 winners. Dam 1½m-1¾m winner. In contrast to her pedigree, she shaped like a stayer at Ludlow in January. Tongue tie on.
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5th (2) (18/1 +10%) Kicks And Ale
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(2) Kicks And Ale 18/1, 23,000 gns 4-y-o, Pour Moi gelding. Half-brother to useful chaser Enjoy Responsibly, stayed 3m, and fair 2m hurdle winner Wilde Sapphire. Dam lightly-raced 2¾m chase winner. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points, though that was back in May 2021.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Kicks And Ale did win a three-mile point-to-point in Ireland by a couple of lengths in May 2021, but he hasn't been seen since and may not have the pace to cope with the reduced distance here. It should pay to concentrate on the unraced Kintail, who represents Nicky Henderson, and SOIR DE GALA. Paul Nicholls' son of Joshua Tree looks to have a bit more speed in his pedigree and is related to winners over two miles.
A small field but KINTAIL, Soir de Gala and Horaces Pearl are a trio of interesting newcomers representing top stables, preferred in that order without the benefit of market clues.
Nicky Henderson's KINTAIL is bred to win bumpers and gets the nod ahead of Soir De Gala and Horaces Pearl.
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