There were 51 Races on Wednesday 24th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Bellewstown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 24th April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(3) Monty Searle 11/1, Malinas gelding who was successful on last of 5 starts in points (Dec 2023) and he displayed fair form when second in 5-runner Exeter maiden hurdle (21.6f) on Rules bow 17 days ago. Possible he can build on that here. British point winner who was promising 2nd on belated rules debut; could have part to play.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 +46%) Dexterity
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(1) Dexterity 7/2, €22,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Dam, maiden on Flat, closely related to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Nicanor. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 2022) and he's one to note in the betting on his belated Rules debut. Absent since going close in a point in March 2022, but trainer has good record in race.
2
3rd (2) (4/7 -14%) Dr Eggman
0.571429
4/7(-14%)
(2) Dr Eggman 4/7, Irish raider who displayed useful form in bumpers and made the frame in his first 3 starts in maiden hurdles earlier this year. Latest run back from 2 months off at Naas has to go down as disappointing but this looks an excellent opportunity. Turned over at odds-on the last twice but nevertheless holds stand-out form claims today.
4
4th (4) (11/2 -38%) Rattling Road
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(4) Rattling Road 11/2, £40,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Has progressed with each outing over hurdles since the turn of the year, shaping particularly encouraging when third at Wetherby (2m, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Step up in trip promises to suit and likely he can feature. 3m point winner for whom the step up in trip looks a firm plus on his fourth hurdle start.
5
5th (5) (150/1 -88%) Something Golden
150
150/1(-88%)
(5) Something Golden 150/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Iain Jardine. Has been pointing for new connections, winning a maiden in February but held in restricted company twice thereafter. Below best back in novice company over hurdles latest though and he's likely to be vulnerable again. Won British maiden point in February but he's an exposed, modest maiden under rules.
6
6th (6) (300/1 -50%) Cloneyhurke Maid
300
300/1(-50%)
(6) Cloneyhurke Maid 300/1, Made the frame both completed starts in Irish points a few years ago but offered little both starts over timber in recent weeks. Tailed off/pulled up at massive odds this spring on her first two hurdle starts.
13:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Willie Mullins sends 132-rated DR EGGMAN over the Irish Sea and he looks way ahead of his opponents in this contest. The son of Saint Des Saints disappointed when odds-on at Naas earlier in the month, but his form before that is more than good enough. Dexterity hit the crossbar on his only point-to-point start and he goes for the in-form Olly Murphy stable, while Monty Searle could be the one for third.
DR EGGMAN has proved expensive to follow in a handful of starts over hurdles to date but this rates a good opportunity for Willie Mullins' charge to make amends and he can come out on top with the hood retained. Rattling Road is improving nicely and rates the chief threat upped in trip.
Form pick Dr Eggman has been turned over at odds-on the last twice and it may pay to take him on with RATTLING ROAD.
(1) Daddy Long Legs 1/7, Bought for €210,000 after finishing second on French Flat debut and made light of long absence in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle 18 months later. Little impact in Leopardstown Grade 1s since (well-held sixth latest, very strong form) but down in class here in first-time tongue strap. The one to beat. Won easily at Thurles and his subsequent defeats came at Grade 1 level; leading claims.
2
2nd (2) (18/1 -29%) Blueberry Wine
18
18/1(-29%)
(2) Blueberry Wine 18/1, Five-time winner over fences, landing handicaps at Huntingdon/Aintree early last summer. Suspect they'll be the aim again and might come on for this first run for 5 months and a rare one over hurdles. 0-4 over hurdles in 2021; has place claims on the pick of his subsequent chase form.
3
3rd (3) (80/1 -60%) Comemylittleson
80
80/1(-60%)
(3) Comemylittleson 80/1, Maiden Irish pointer who showed a bit more on second run over hurdles at Carlisle recently in first-time cheekpieces. This won't be as much of a test and he might be more one for handicaps. Plenty to find on his two hurdles efforts.
5
4th (5) (66/1 +34%) Doeshefitthebill
66
66/1(+34%)
(5) Doeshefitthebill 66/1, Had gone the wrong way from his bumper debut and offered very little sent hurdling at Hereford 7 weeks ago. Made the frame in bumper on debut; two heavy defeats since.
4
5th (4) (9/2 +18%) Diskatek
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(4) Diskatek 9/2, Cost a bit and showed promise with a hood on for his debut in 2m Southwell novice hurdle in February. Open to improvement. Promising debut at Southwell, finishing a clear second; one of the main contenders.
8
6th (8) (25/1 +0%) Havanazam
25
25/1(+0%)
(8) Havanazam 25/1, Fairly useful winner on the level on AW. Little promise on hurdles debut in December (reported to have been suffering from a respiratory issue). Tongue tie goes on. Three-time AW winner; made a respiratory noise on sole hurdles run; now tongue tied.
7
7th (7) (250/1 +0%) Miss Arvico
250
250/1(+0%)
(7) Miss Arvico 250/1, 250/1 and showed nothing on recent hurdles debut at Ffos Las. Inauspicious debut at Ffos Las eight days ago.
14:00 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
As Willie Mullins ramps up his efforts to attain the UK trainers' title, it's hard to look past his first ever Ludlow runner in DADDY LONG LEGS. The five-year-old was sent off favourite in the Grade 1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown's Christmas Festival. Although he disappointed that day and subsequently in another Grade 1 at the same venue, he holds outstanding claims in these calmer waters. The main threat may be posed by Diskatek, who posted a solid second on his hurdles debut at Southwell in February, ahead of Blueberry Wine.
The well-regarded DADDY LONG LEGS takes a marked drop in grade in a first-time tongue tie and it will be disappointing if he can't get the job done for Willie Mullins. Diskatek looks the danger after a promising debut at Southwell.
Back down sharply in class, DADDY LONG LEGS sets the standard. Diskatek looks the chief threat.
(8) Zoom Star 9/2, Dual C&D winner who went close on a couple of occasions last term. Shaped as if needing first start for 5 months when sixth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago and she could just be worth siding with to build on that from a handy mark. Three-time C&D winner; handles soft, on a good mark and sharper for recent return; chance.
4
1st (4) (10/3 +26%) Object
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(4) Object 10/3, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) when last seen in November. Returns operating from career-low mark at least and likely has a race in him at this sort of level this term. Conditions to suit and on a good mark; absent since November but can't rule out.
11
2nd (11) (14/1 +44%) Captain Corcoran
14
14/1(+44%)
(11) Captain Corcoran 14/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Needs to leave that well behind to figure. C&D winner; yet to shine this year and comes here with enough to prove.
5
3rd (5) (7/2 +13%) John Kirkup
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) John Kirkup 7/2, Latest win at Redcar (5f, heavy) in October and shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 10 in handicap here (6f, heavy) 21 days ago, every chance over 1f out and weakening final 1f. Entitled to be sharper now. Conditions to suit and he should be sharper for his recent return to action; in the mix.
10
4th (10) (16/1 +36%) Lancashire Life
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Lancashire Life 16/1, One win from 33 Flat runs. 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in September. Others make greater appeal on return. Infrequent winner who looks best watched after 236 days off.
6
5th (6) (9/1 +44%) Murbih
9
9/1(+44%)
(6) Murbih 9/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 66/1) 41 days ago. Needs to hit the ground running returned to turf. Should be well treated but yet to fire this year and 0-14 on turf.
7
6th (7) (9/2 +68%) Dr Rio
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(7) Dr Rio 9/2, Both career victories gained over further for Paul Midgley. Seemingly just ticking over in trio of AW starts since the turn of the year for his new yard and mark has eased but not sure to be suited by the drop back to the minimum trip. Yet to fire for current stable and suitability of a sharp 5f looks open to question.
2
7th (2) (16/1 -129%) Grandad Bob
16
16/1(-129%)
(2) Grandad Bob 16/1, Runner-up on C&D handicap debut/reappearance 12 months ago but disappointed final 2 starts thereafter last summer. Off 9 months/switched yards ahead of this so the market could prove a useful guide. Ran well over C&D on handicap debut one year ago; less good twice since; new yard.
1
8th (1) (10/1 -25%) Astapor
10
10/1(-25%)
(1) Astapor 10/1, C&D winner who tasted success 4 times in total last year, posting a career-best display at Pontefract (5f) in July. Disappointed on 3 of his 4 starts thereafter on turf/AW and possible he'll sharpen up for this run on the back of 169 days off. Four wins last year, twice over C&D; feasible mark but he's returning from an absence.
14:12 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
TOMMYTWOHOOTS went close to gaining his first career success on turf when beaten a short head over C&D at the start of the month, having won the race on his side of the track, and it would be no surprise were he to go one better. Object has some decent form with cut in the ground and is a threat along with Grandad Bob, who has gone well fresh in the past.
A dual C&D winner, ZOOM STAR shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off when sixth in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and, having slipped a little more in the weights, she could well be ready to take a step forward with that under her belt. Tommytwohoots went agonisingly close over C&D latest and he's feared with a repeat, with Object and John Kirkup others to consider.
John Kirkup should go well with a run behind him but this could be the day TOMMYTWOHOOTS secures his first 5f success.
(3) Ioupy Collonges 11/5, Bumper winner who was steadily progressive over hurdles last season, winning 2 of his 4 starts. Shaped much better than on his chasing debut when third of 4 at Newbury (19.8f, soft) in March, though found less than looked likely. More required. Remains lightly raced for top yard and may find a chunk of improvement at some stage.
6
2nd (6) (7/2 +36%) Travail D'orfevre
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(6) Travail D'orfevre 7/2, Made a winning return at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) in October and has been proving most consistent since, rallying from 2 out when third back at the same C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Can give another good account returned to this longer trip. Second/third off this mark on his last five starts and can give another good account.
2
3rd (2) (17/2 -89%) Bleu D'enfer
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(2) Bleu D'enfer 17/2, Finally off the mark in maiden hurdle at Ayr in February, but he's prone to errors over fences and was still in a narrow lead when falling 3 out in novice chase at Down Royal (19.6f, soft) last month. Capable of getting involved if keeping the mistakes to a minimum. Has the ability to go well but jumping issues have been a feature of light chasing career.
1
4th (1) (11/1 -230%) Findthetime
11
11/1(-230%)
(1) Findthetime 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler and matched that level when opening his chase account at Wetherby in November. Fortunate when scoring at Newcastle (16.3f, heavy) last time, held when left clear 2 out, but he's respected as he makes first run for yard after leaving Nicky Richards. Two wins from final three starts for Nicky Richards and not ruled out on stable debut.
4
5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Carrigeen Castle
6
6/1(+40%)
(4) Carrigeen Castle 6/1, Much improved sent chasing this season, landing handicaps at Newcastle and Wetherby at the beginning of the year. Hard held when resuming winning ways at the latter course (19.4f, heavy) in March, before losing 2 shoes when pulled up last time. Needs to get back on the up. In fine form this year until pulled up at Carlisle last time, but he lost both hind shoes.
5
6th (5) (3/1 +0%) Clonakilty
3
3/1(+0%)
(5) Clonakilty 3/1, In first-time cheekpieces, resumed his progress over fences when making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts in handicap at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) 20 days ago, always in control once leading before 2 out. Major player with the potential to do better still. Two wins from last three starts; this is tougher but he's entitled to respect.
14:20 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Findthetime beat the only other finisher over an extended 2m in this grade at Newcastle in January and he should go well on his first start for the Stuart Coltherd yard. However, preference is for CLONAKILTY, who was worth a lot more than his winning margin at Southwell earlier in the month and a 5lb rise could be lenient. The son of Flemensfirth can record a double, while Bleu D'enfer could put his mishap at Down Royal behind him and go well.
CLONAKILTY quickly got back on track when winning at Southwell last time and, with the return to a right-handed track to suit, he can follow up with further progress to come. He is taken to get the better of Findthetime, who could also still have more to offer as a chaser on his stable debut, while Travail d'Orfevre can give his running once more.
The Paul Nicholls-trained 6yo IOUPY COLLONGES can take a step forward and he earns the vote ahead of Travail D'Orfevre.
(12) Porter In The Park 9/2, Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft, 10/3) 42 days ago. On a fair mark if she can build on that, so merits consideration. Solid third (behind subsequent scorers) at Huntingdon last time; very appealing.
8
2nd (8) (18/1 -13%) Planet Legend
18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Planet Legend 18/1, Not at best on both hurdling outings towards the end of last year and arrives on the back of a poor showing on the level, so others make more appeal. Has enough to prove upped markedly in distance.
10
3rd (10) (9/1 -29%) Chris Cool
9
9/1(-29%)
(10) Chris Cool 9/1, Generally solid record over hurdles and got back on the up when seeing off an unexposed rival (pair clear) at Huntingdon last time. Should give another good account. On a career-high mark but may remain competitive provided he takes to Ludlow.
5
4th (5) (22/1 +33%) Ubetya
22
22/1(+33%)
(5) Ubetya 22/1, Capitalised on a falling mark over fences at Cartmel in May but lost his way in that sphere and fared little better returned to hurdling at Wetherby 55 days ago. Plenty to prove. Drops back in grade but is badly out of sorts and unproven at this trip.
9
5th (9) (13/2 +7%) Armchair Farmer
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(9) Armchair Farmer 13/2, In good order when last seen, shaping well under an attacking ride when fourth at Huntingdon on latest outing. That was a year ago, however, so market vibes will be significant on return. Absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide on belated reappearance.
2
6th (2) (14/1 -40%) Shantou Express
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Shantou Express 14/1, Bagged a small-field Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) in June but hasn't fired since and others are more appealing. Has lost his form since winning last June but may revive back down in grade.
11
7th (11) (12/1 +25%) Face D'music
12
12/1(+25%)
(11) Face D'music 12/1, £100,000 purchase having been placed only start in Irish points and did well when second in a pair of 2m4f Hereford novice hurdles in November. Bit disappointing since, however. Runner-up twice at Hereford in November; has low mileage and may do better still.
7
8th (7) (4/1 +20%) Much Too Dear
4
4/1(+20%)
(7) Much Too Dear 4/1, Has run to a fair level over hurdles so far and shaped better than the result when second on handicap debut at Ascot last time, closing all the way to the line from an unpromising position. Still unexposed and makes plenty of appeal. Unlucky second at Ascot (handicap debut) most recently; enters calculations.
6
9th (6) (40/1 -471%) Charles St
40
40/1(-471%)
(6) Charles St 40/1, Tricky customer who finally got the job done over hurdles when seeing off 9 rivals with blinkers refitted at Market Rasen in November. Underlined inconsistency at that course next time and has had 106-day break since. Cheekpieces go back on. Rebound looks possible if he proves suited by going up further in distance.
4
|PU| (4) (5/1 +38%) Victoria Milano
5
5/1(+38%)
(4) Victoria Milano 5/1, Game winner first time up over hurdles at Ludlow (21.2f) before showing better form in defeat at Warwick (19f, heavy). Resumed winning ways in a muddling affair at Sandown in February. Out of depth at Cheltenham last time and should be back on track. Stiff task at Cheltenham Festival; back up markedly in trip on handicap debut.
1
|PU| (1) (6/1 +14%) Hurricane Harvey
6
6/1(+14%)
(1) Hurricane Harvey 6/1, Usually consistent and dispelled a couple of poor runs when third at Ascot a month ago, shaping like a return to this trip would suit. One to note from a potentially lenient mark. Defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term; interesting back in this scenario.
14:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FORTUNATE MAN displayed a willing attitude when gaining a second victory over hurdles at Southwell last month. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark and a step up in distance could see him following up. Chris Cool appreciated the return to quicker ground conditions when scoring at Huntingdon earlier this month. The son of Sulamani may serve the most resistance to the selection, although an improved bid from Charles St following a break wouldn't surprise either.
MUCH TOO DEAR is lightly raced and looked ahead of his mark when a staying-on second at Ascot last time, so he's worth chancing to get the better of last-time-out winner Fortunate Man, who probably hasn't reached his limit either. Hurricane Harvey is another one to note having slipped to an appealing mark.
On the back of a very solid effort, bottom-weight PORTER IN THE PARK (nap) may well be the answer. Fortunate Man is second choice.
(1) Restless Prince 4/1, Still green but showed more than on debut when fifth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 12 days ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark. Better run at Southwell 12 days ago (6f); shorter trip/switch to turf needs to spark extra.
3
2nd (3) (4/1 -45%) Obligatory
4
4/1(-45%)
(3) Obligatory 4/1, After 8 months off (gelded), much improved when third of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 80/1) 22 days ago, 1¾ lengths behind Moral Standards in second. Could go well again with his recent run behind him. Big step forward on his reappearance, 3rd of 9 at Pontefract (6f, heavy); key player.
4
3rd (4) (10/3 -48%) Moral Standards
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(4) Moral Standards 10/3, Making her second start of the year, left her previous form well behind when second of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 150/1) 22 days ago. Leading contender. Big step forward at Pontefract 3 weeks ago (Obligatory back in third); more to come.
5
4th (5) (13/8 +19%) Northerner
1.625
13/8(+19%)
(5) Northerner 13/8, With hood applied on debut, showed plenty amidst inexperience when second of 9 in maiden (20/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last June. Off 10 months but she's open to improvement (headgear discarded). Shaped well on sole 2yo start (5.5f, good to firm; hooded, left off today); check betting.
2
5th (2) (20/1 -25%) Tough At The Top
20
20/1(-25%)
(2) Tough At The Top 20/1, 32,000 gns yearling, U S Navy Flag gelding. Closely related to useful 6f winner Isaan Queen and half-brother to 1m winner Done Deal. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Luck Money. May just be better for this experience. 32,000gns yearling; closely related to a 6f Listed winner; one of two runners for the yard.
6
6th (6) (28/1 +44%) Thea Bell
28
28/1(+44%)
(6) Thea Bell 28/1, Made an unpromising start to her career when last of 7 in minor event (66/1) at Newcastle (6f) 37 days ago. Looks to be up against it. 66-1, green and last of seven on last month's Newcastle debut (6f).
14:47 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
NORTHERNER made a promising start to her career when runner-up at Wetherby in June last year and the daughter of Profitable, who raced on much faster ground on that occasion, is unlikely to be inconvenienced by conditions. Moral Standards (second) and Obligatory (third) both outran their odds in a Pontefract novice earlier in the month and the pair are expected to be in the mix too.
With her reappearance run behind her, MORAL STANDARDS proved a different proposition when second at Pontefract 22 days ago and she can build on that to go one better. The main danger could be Northerner, who made an encouraging debut at Wetherby last summer (the winner scored again next time), with Obligatory the pick of the remainder.
Moral Standards finished in front of OBLIGATORY last time but the placings may be reversed over this shorter trip.
(4) Sounds Russian 5/1, High-class chaser was still yet to be asked for his effort when brought down in last season's Gold Cup but made a low-key return after 17 months off when fifth of 6 in the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 67 days ago. Likely will need to step up on that effort. Only fifth when back hurdling on belated reappearance, but chase form gives him big shout.
1
2nd (1) (8/11 +73%) Loughglynn
0.727273
8/11(+73%)
(1) Loughglynn 8/11, Made winning hurdles debut at Punchestown in November before landing Grade 2 event at Limerick. Soon bounced back after a lesser effort when third of 11 to Captain Cody in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 8/1) 24 days ago and he merits plenty of respect. Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who is a leading player today despite the 5lb penalty.
2
3rd (2) (20/1 -100%) Farnoge
20
20/1(-100%)
(2) Farnoge 20/1, Looked a good prospect when winning a Uttoxeter bumper last spring and took his record under Rules to 3-3 when winning novice hurdles at Newton Abbot and Ascot. Pulled up in the Challow since and fared no better in calmer waters at Musselburgh last time, so has bit to prove with tongue tie applied. Very promising start to hurdle career; pulled up the last twice but not written off.
6
4th (6) (10/3 -33%) El Elefante
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(6) El Elefante 10/3, Won bumper and mares novice hurdle here in 2023 before doubling tally over timber in another mares event at Ayr last month. In the process of showing much-improved form when taking a late fall in a Newbury handicap last month and should go close in receipt of weight from most of her rivals. Narrowly in front when falling in competitive mares' novice handicap at Newbury; player.
5
5th (5) (50/1 -127%) Dicey Rielly
50
50/1(-127%)
(5) Dicey Rielly 50/1, Thrived in 2023, making it 4 wins (3 chase, 1 hurdle) when seeing off 6 rivals over fences at Worcester in July. Found run of good form coming to a halt soon after and off since, so others make greater appeal. Four wins last April-July but plenty to find on these terms even if returning at very best.
3
|PU| (3) (16/1 -60%) Great Pepper
16
16/1(-60%)
(3) Great Pepper 16/1, Dual point winner who showed a good attitude to land novice hurdles at Hexham (2m4f) and Kelso (22.7f) either side of Christmas. Scoped dirty after pulling up in Prestige Hurdle at Haydock (3m) last time but is well worth another chance now fitted with headgear. 2-2 before Haydock last time, when pulled up in attritional conditions; retains potential.
14:55 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class
1) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Sounds Russian is a classy performer on his day, with his runner-up effort in last year's Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham arguably his best performance, so he is an interesting contender on the back of his fifth in the Rendlesham in February. However, he could find it difficult up against LOUGHGLYNN, a Grade 2 winner who hit the frame at the same level at Fairyhouse on his latest outing. The son of Vendangeur makes only his fifth start over hurdles and he looks the one to side with. Farnoge is noted too.
EL ELEFANTE was still in front when taking a final-flight fall at Newbury and provided that tumble hasn't left a mark, is fancied to maintain her unbeaten record at Perth. Loughglynn has to be seriously respected as Willie Mullins attempts to strengthen his grip on the British Trainers' Championship, whilst Great Pepper clearly wasn't 100% at Haydock and is the pick for third on his prior efforts.
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner LOUGHGLYNN has a 5lb penalty to defy but his form reads well and he gets the nod for Willie Mullins.
(9) Horacio Apple's 9/1, Off the mark in this sphere in 8-runner handicap chase (6/4) at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) in December but not in same form next 2 starts so arrives with a bit to prove. Ended 2023 with heavy-ground win; below form both starts this year; had wind op last month.
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2nd (8) (6/1 +14%) Rockinastorm
6
6/1(+14%)
(8) Rockinastorm 6/1, Failed to win over hurdles but already a triple winner in this sphere, including when given a no-nonsense ride over C&D penultimate start. However, needs to shrug off a below-par run at Ascot. Three chase wins this season, the latest over C&D in February; ran poorly last month.
7
3rd (7) (14/1 +44%) Cartonne
14
14/1(+44%)
(7) Cartonne 14/1, Back-to-back handicap chase wins last season and did the same again this term, scoring at Doncaster and here (20f). Failed to stay at Musselburgh and pulled hard at Ascot next 2 starts and opposable at this trip. Ended 2023 with two front-running wins (2m3f/2m4f); held twice this year, though.
4
4th (4) (9/1 -29%) School Days Over
9
9/1(-29%)
(4) School Days Over 9/1, Perfect start over fences when seeing off 6 rivals at Hereford (21f, good) but went backwards next 2 starts and headgear now applied back from a break. Scored on chasing debut at Hereford; two lesser efforts followed; now sports cheekpieces.
3
5th (3) (10/3 +26%) Concetto
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(3) Concetto 10/3, Mixed record this season but has won 2 of his last 3 starts, looking suited by the return to positive tactics when making all in this headgear at Huntingdon latest. Capable of defying a 6 lb rise. Made all in first-time blinkers at Huntingdon last month and now 4-11 over fences.
2
6th (2) (11/2 -175%) One True King
5.5
11/2(-175%)
(2) One True King 11/2, Ended long losing run when taking 7-runner handicap chase at this course (16f, soft) and backed that up when scoring over C&D 3 weeks ago. Has won off higher mark so should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Nudged up only 2lb for last month's C&D win and now bids to complete a hat-trick.
6
7th (6) (6/1 +70%) James Jet
6
6/1(+70%)
(6) James Jet 6/1, Winning pointer who was progressive over hurdles, making a winning handicap bow at Uttoxeter in November. Kicked on again when striking on chase debut at Ffos Las (21.5f, heavy) but followed that with 2 lacklustre displays. Headgear now applied. Won first two handicaps (hurdle/chase) but looked badly out of sorts on next two outings.
10
8th (10) (11/2 +8%) Flash Gorcombe
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(10) Flash Gorcombe 11/2, Back-to-back winner last spring and is holding his form well this season, scoring for the third time at Taunton 2 weeks ago. Was all out that day, however, so 4 lb rise could make him vulnerable. Dual 2m winner this spring; stays 2m4f; interesting to see how he fares over this trip.
5
|PU| (5) (14/1 -87%) Tide Times
14
14/1(-87%)
(5) Tide Times 14/1, All 4 of his wins over fences have come here, including when bouncing back to form from 5 lb out of the handicap over C&D in December. Tame showing since but no surprise if he returns to form back from a break. Four-time course winner; ran poorly last time but remains on a good mark.
15:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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CONCETTO proved a different proposition in first-time blinkers when landing the spoils at Huntingdon at the start of this month. The seven-year-old should take all the beating if the retained headgear has the same effect, with a 6lb rise in the ratings looking manageable. The hat-trick seeking duo of One True King and Flash Gorcombe are sure to have their supporters too, with the former feared most given his experience over C&D.
ONE TRUE KING is clearly in rude health at present and has won off higher marks in the past, so looks up to completing the hat-trick. Concetto showed a willing attitude when making all at Huntingdon and rates a big threat with a repeat, with another in-form sort Flash Gorcombe best of the others.
Course specialist TIDE TIMES is only 1lb higher than when winning a stronger C&D race on slower-than-ideal ground in December.
(3) Vince L'amour 8/13, Lightly-raced winner. 6/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Carries penalty. Can follow up if the race doesn't come too soon. Confirmed promise of his C&D return when routing rivals at Ripon last week; strong claims.
4
2nd (4) (20/1 -82%) Scoops Ahoy
20
20/1(-82%)
(4) Scoops Ahoy 20/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Remains on a mark that demands improvement. Two wins as a 2yo; fair return to action 13 days ago but more will be needed to take this.
6
3rd (6) (15/2 -25%) Moyola
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(6) Moyola 15/2, 6/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 71 days ago, sticking to task. Solid claims if he can prove himself as good on turf as AW. Best efforts on AW and this C&D looked on the sharp side last October; others preferred.
5
4th (5) (6/1 +40%) Willolarupi
6
6/1(+40%)
(5) Willolarupi 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, eighth of 11 in nursery at Pontefract (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Uphill task. Conditions to suit & still has time to do better but returns from a break with yard quiet.
2
5th (2) (8/1 +0%) La Boo
8
8/1(+0%)
(2) La Boo 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 60 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Worth monitoring in the betting. Promise on fast turf and AW; goes handicapping at a realistic level; ground a query.
9
6th (9) (80/1 -100%) Please Please Me
80
80/1(-100%)
(9) Please Please Me 80/1, Landed a weak 5f novice at Southwell in February but well beaten both starts in handicaps at that venue since. Needs to bounce back tackling turf for the first time. Not beaten a rival in two handicaps since winning a weak Southwell novice; turf debut.
1
7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Cast No Shadow
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Cast No Shadow 12/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. Last of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good) 9 days ago. Needs to prove himself on turf. AW novice winner last month; well held in a Windsor handicap nine days ago; ground a query.
15:17 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
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VINCE L'AMOUR benefited a lot from his return over C&D when running out a hugely impressive winner at Ripon last Thursday, and connections take the option of running under a 6lb penalty before the handicapper reassesses. La Boo has performed with promise on several occasions and may have more to offer on her handicap debut, while others for the shortlist include Moyola and Law Of Average.
VINCE L'AMOUR was most impressive at Ripon last week, tanking along in front before easily putting the race to bed, so he should be able to defy a penalty if the race doesn't come too soon. Law of Average is the main danger on the back of a good third at Lingfield and La Boo appeals as an interesting handicap debutant.
There's more to come from Law Of Average but VINCE L'AMOUR (nap) is well in under a penalty for last week's emphatic Ripon win.
(4) Apple Away 9/4, Grade 1 winning hurdler. Quick to match that form over fences, easy winner of Leicester maiden and a solid third of 5 in Reynoldstown at Ascot (3m) in February. Shade disappointing in the National Hunt Chase but she's fancied to bounce back. Three good runs in graded company on last 3 starts (didn't stay 3m6f last time); chance.
3
2nd (3) (7/4 +42%) Instit
1.75
7/4(+42%)
(3) Instit 7/4, Useful chaser at best and not disgraced without threatening when fifth of 9 to Limerick Lace in Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Liberthine) at Cheltenham (20.6f, heavy). Ran right up to form when runner-up at Fairyhouse (21.6f) and now looks ready for a crack over this trip. Fifth at Cheltenham in March and good second last time; chance on first run at this trip.
2
3rd (2) (11/4 +17%) Riviere D'etel
2.75
11/4(+17%)
(2) Riviere D'etel 11/4, Ended lengthy losing streak when beating a below-par Allegorie de Vassy by wide margin in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. Beaten by that rival at Naas next time and again found one too good in Grade 2 at Gowran. Disappointed at Cheltenham but better expected going right-handed. Up in trip. Easy Grade 3 win in January and sixth at Cheltenham latest; may improve on first run at 3m.
1
4th (1) (8/1 -220%) Malina Girl
8
8/1(-220%)
(1) Malina Girl 8/1, Smart chaser who added to her tally in 13-runner handicap at Cheltenham in November. 20f over hurdles an inadequate test last month and she's a big player on these terms returned to chasing. Smart stayer who was 2nd in a Listed mares' race two starts ago; a possible.
5
5th (5) (40/1 -21%) Aubis Walk
40
40/1(-21%)
(5) Aubis Walk 40/1, Surpassed hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when landing 6-runner handicap at Ayr in December (20.5f). Pulled up over the same C&D a month later and this a tough race to bounce back in. Won 2m4f handicap on chase debut but pulled up next time; up in trip but plenty to find.
15:25 Perth Conditions Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow
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With a tendency to jump out to her right, RIVIERE D'ETEL found herself giving too much ground away when sixth in the Mares' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last month. The seven-year-old should prove much more at home on this right-handed track and is the one to beat judged on ratings. The main danger is Instit, who finished ahead of the selection in fifth at Cheltenham, while Malina Girl should prove more competitive back over fences.
MALINA GIRL's performances at Cheltenham during the latter part of 2023 mark her down as the one to beat on these terms and with her latest hurdles run easy to ignore, she's fancied to add to her tally. The return to a right-handed track will suit Riviere D'etel and she is a big threat, with Apple Away and Instit the other dangers.
The selection is APPLE AWAY who has run well in open graded company including in the National Hunt Chase when 3m6f seemed just too far.
(3) Musique De Fee 20/1, Ran to modest level both starts in bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fourth of 7 at Wincanton (2m5f). Not in the same form both starts since but return to this trip in her favour now she's been allotted a mark. Twice well beaten since respectable fourth on hurdling debut; improvement required.
6
2nd (6) (7/4 -7%) Giulietta
1.75
7/4(-7%)
(6) Giulietta 7/4, Related to some useful performers in these silks and duly improved on her handicap debut when just touched off at Warwick (19f) in November. Something presumably not right when pulled up at Ffos Las in December and she quickly returned to form when third at Taunton. That puts her right in the mix. Placed in two of her three handicaps (2m3f/2m5f); ought to be in the shake-up again.
2
3rd (2) (7/2 +13%) Of Course You Can
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Of Course You Can 7/2, Placed in bumpers but looks to be being brought along gradually in this sphere. Better is therefore expected now handicapping up in trip. Third in 2m novice here this month; ought to have more improvement to come in handicaps.
7
4th (7) (13/2 +59%) Bridget Mary
6.5
13/2(+59%)
(7) Bridget Mary 13/2, £75,000 buy after winning a point. Beaten a long way in maiden/novice hurdles and tongue tied, needed to see more on handicap debut at Taunton to seriously consider her. Last of five on handicap debut in February; might fare better on today's faster ground.
5
5th (5) (40/1 +0%) Jaunty Belle
40
40/1(+0%)
(5) Jaunty Belle 40/1, Fifth-placed finish at Hereford in January very much a stand out effort, tailing off on handicap debut at Ffos Las. Showed minor promise in a maiden two starts ago but others have much more obvious claims.
4
6th (4) (40/1 -100%) Chinook
40
40/1(-100%)
(4) Chinook 40/1, Ex-Irish mare ran well on second start for this stable when fifth at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) in April 2023. Failed to complete both starts since 6 months apart. Ran well in this race a year ago but absent since a poor performance in November.
1
7th (1) (12/1 -140%) Ici La Reine
12
12/1(-140%)
(1) Ici La Reine 12/1, Dual AW bumper winner. Shaped well when fifth on 20.5f Market Rasen hurdles debut in November but failed badly to back that up both starts since. Significantly up in trip and fancied to revive now handicapping. Dual AW bumper winner; ran okay on hurdle debut but well held twice since; handicap debut.
8
8th (8) (3/1 +40%) Emma Hamilton
3
3/1(+40%)
(8) Emma Hamilton 3/1, Well held in maiden/novice hurdles and while she showed a bit more at Taunton last month, she went in snatches and it's still below her bumper form. Bettered disappointing handicap debut when fourth at Taunton; can probably improve again.
15:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
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GIULIETTA returned from a 105-day break to hit the frame in this grade at Taunton last month and she is only 1lb higher for that display. Dan Skelton's seven-year-old should have no issues with this slight drop in distance and she can get her career up and running. The main threat might be Of Course You Can, who has shown some promise in her three attempts over hurdles thus far, and she could have a say on her handicap bow. Ici La Reine completes the shortlist.
GIULIETTA isn't a stable star but she displayed improved form when third at Taunton a month ago and a repeat of that level may well suffice. She may have most to fear from handicap debutantes Ici La Reine and Of Course You Can.
This might go to OF COURSE YOU CAN who has not yet delivered on her bumper promise, but shaped well in a recent 2m novice here.
(9) Corsican Caper 10/3, One win from 23 Flat runs, gained at Southwell in January. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 32 days ago. Back on correct mark. 1m4f classified win on AW in January but hasn't built on it in five runs since.
5
2nd (5) (6/1 -33%) Vampire Slayer
6
6/1(-33%)
(5) Vampire Slayer 6/1, Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Carlisle (17f, soft) on NH debut 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip back on the level. 12-race maiden; best effort for this yard came over 6f on AW; stamina not assured.
6
3rd (6) (12/1 -33%) Stellarmasterpiece
12
12/1(-33%)
(6) Stellarmasterpiece 12/1, Winner in Poland, third of 5 in minor event at Sluzewiec (9f, soft). Off 172 days. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Adam Wyrzyk and she's a tough one to assess. Ex-Polish filly; form not easy to assess but well worth a market check at this level.
10
4th (10) (10/3 -21%) Sugarpiehoneybunch
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(10) Sugarpiehoneybunch 10/3, C&D winner. Heavily backed and no seen to best effect when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago, left with lot to do. Expected to be bang there. Thrown in on last April's soft-ground form but little to enthuse over since then.
7
5th (7) (14/1 +44%) Hiccups
14
14/1(+44%)
(7) Hiccups 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (13f, AW) 79 days ago. Not yet exposed but blinkers need to galvanise him. Hard to recommend on racecourse achievement but blinkers could spark something extra.
2
6th (2) (16/1 -14%) Natchez Trace
16
16/1(-14%)
(2) Natchez Trace 16/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 33/1) 15 days ago and he seems to be going the wring way temperamentally. Blinkers back on, which may help. Drops into a Class 6 but well beaten twice on turf this spring and faster ground ideal.
1
7th (1) (15/2 +53%) Kojin
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(1) Kojin 15/2, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, heavy, 250/1) 45 days ago. Struggling in both codes at present. Not shone for new yard but this trip more suitable than the 7f he tackled on last Flat run.
4
8th (4) (17/2 -143%) The Dancing Poet
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(4) The Dancing Poet 17/2, Four-time C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (13.9f, heavy, 9/2). Off 6 months but dangerous to discount him back here. Conditions to suit but back from a six-month absence and may come on for this.
8
9th (8) (14/1 -40%) Sociologist
14
14/1(-40%)
(8) Sociologist 14/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 22/1) 50 days ago, folding. Inconsistent and hasn't been at his best since returning in December; risky back on grass.
3
10th (3) (16/1 +0%) Red Force One
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Red Force One 16/1, 125/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f). Break needs to have revived him. Badly out of sorts on Flat last year; returns at a low level but faster ground preferable.
15:47 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
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Previous C&D winner SUGARPIEHONEYBUNCH performed well when fourth back over this trip here three weeks ago and looks worth another chance with the likely deep ground in her favour. The Dancing Poet, already a three-time C&D winner, has form that ties in with the selection and cannot be ruled out, while Corsican Caper is also well treated and warrants a betting check.
SUGARPIEHONEYBUNCH has winning C&D form from a higher mark than this and heavily backed to score here 3 weeks ago, she was left with a lot to do as the race unfolded. Compensation may well be forthcoming in a race in which most have lots to prove. The Dancing Poet could be the chief threat on his return to action.
This looks a minefield and KOJIN, who steps back up to a more suitable trip, may be able to capitalise on today's drop in class.
(2) Gunsight Ridge 6/4, In process of running well when falling 4 out on return at Wetherby and showed no ill effects when second at Sandown (15.5f) next time. Shaped as if still in form at Newbury (20f) since and return to 2m in his favour. Headgear on. 2m Aintree winner in 2022; missed 2023; fair efforts this term; headgear now tried.
4
2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Mint Gold
5
5/1(-25%)
(4) Mint Gold 5/1, Made light of a 30-month absence when landing 4-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh in November. Not in the same form when falling at the last at Newcastle (20.1f) but wasted no time getting back to form when second at former track. Respected. C&D winner who scored on his first run back after 905-day break in November; this harder.
3
3rd (3) (10/1 -54%) Cracking Destiny
10
10/1(-54%)
(3) Cracking Destiny 10/1, Well served by test of speed when capitalising on reduced mark at Musselburgh (15.8f). Shaped as if still in form there since and not taken lightly back down in class/trip. Musselburgh winner on good to soft; well beaten last time (2m4f); better ground suits.
1
4th (1) (6/4 +14%) Figaroc
1.5
6/4(+14%)
(1) Figaroc 6/4, Best effort over fences when third in listed handicap at Gowran last month. Failed to meet expectations in similar event at Fairyhouse next time but big shout back down in class here. Yet to win over fences, but sound efforts on three of his five starts; obvious contender.
5
5th (5) (20/1 +39%) Sword Of Fate
20
20/1(+39%)
(5) Sword Of Fate 20/1, Front runner who capitalised on a drop in grade when scoring over fences here (20f) in August and backed that up with good second at Cartmel. However, not been in same form since and up against it from out of the handicap. Four-time course winner; in fair form but ideally needs better ground and is 10lb wrong.
15:55 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
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Not for the first time, GUNSIGHT RIDGE's stamina appeared to ebb away when weakening into third over 2m4f at Newbury last time out. This return to 2m could prove just the tonic for Olly Murphy's charge and a third victory over fences could be on the horizon. Figaroc has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in Ireland and the nine-year-old is feared most now dropping in class. C&D scorer Mint Gold completes the shortlist.
FIGAROC failed to meet expectations at Fairyhouse last time but can bounce back with a bang dropped in class. Gunsight Ridge is next best with the return to 2m in his favour.
Although yet to win over fences this looks an ideal opportunity for FIGAROC (nap). Gunsight Ridge is next best.
(5) It's Maisy 8/11, Made the perfect start in handicaps at Market Rasen and followed up over a still longer trip at Catterick, albeit in fortuitous fashion. Has remained in good order since, responding well when second at Wetherby last time, and could get back to winning ways in a weak race. 1122 in her four handicaps; nothing to prove regarding stamina or soft/heavy ground.
2
2nd (2) (6/1 +50%) Mattie Ross
6
6/1(+50%)
(2) Mattie Ross 6/1, Found improvement when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, soft) on penultimate outing but failed to back it up at Huntingdon 76 days ago. Handicap debut (near 2m4f) last time was a heavy defeat but she had form before that.
7
3rd (7) (4/1 +0%) Ebendi
4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Ebendi 4/1, Fairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O'Brien. Just poor form over hurdles for current yard but got back on track when a smooth-travelling fourth at Ayr last time. Not dismissed. Latest was one of his best results over hurdles, when fourth of 15 at Ayr (3m, good).
3
4th (3) (13/2 +7%) Sandy Brook
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(3) Sandy Brook 13/2, Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level without success over hurdles during 2021/22 campaign. No show over fences this term but return to smaller obstacles may help. Absent 699 days before this season, during which he's gone the wrong way in chases.
8
|PU| (8) (18/1 -29%) Celine Man
18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Celine Man 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f) on his final run for Mark Fahey but, after a year-long lay-off, made a disappointing start for this yard at Plumpton recently. Plenty to prove. 2nd in Fakenham handicap (2m4f, soft) in March 2023 is far and away his best after 6 races.
15:59 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
23f Race Class Flow
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It's Maisy has filled the runner-up spot in this grade on each of her last two outings, so she has to be considered off 3lb higher than the latest of those displays. Lepashe can also go well, but the verdict is for SANDY BROOK, who is back over hurdles following three underwhelming chase starts and could be well treated off 95 judged on the pick of his form in 2021.
IT'S MAISY has been progressive this season and she'd arguably have won at Wetherby last time but for a late error. She's hard to get away from. Lepashe, down in grade, could be a player, while Ebendi also has a shout in a thin handicap.
Proven stamina and effectiveness in the mud earn the vote for the in-form mare IT'S MAISY. Ebendi is second choice.
(5) Sea The Polaris 8/11, Thrice-raced colt. 3/1, third of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 29 days ago, clear of rest. Significantly back down in trip. Obvious chance on the form of his debut, takes a big drop in trip after Dundalk bid.
7
2nd (7) (13/8 +14%) Thor's Hammer
1.625
13/8(+14%)
(7) Thor's Hammer 13/8, Lightly-raced colt. 9/2 and blinkered for 1st time, below form fourth of 10 in maiden at this course (8.3f, heavy). Off 6 months. Useful placed form as a juvenile, looks good enough to win a maiden of this standard.
6
3rd (6) (125/1 -89%) The Expert
125
125/1(-89%)
(6) The Expert 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 8 in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 125/1) 11 days ago. Major improvement is required on the evidence of two Dundalk runs over 6f.
2
4th (2) (100/1 +0%) Crest Of The Moon
100
100/1(+0%)
(2) Crest Of The Moon 100/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in maiden (250/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Three maiden runs imply he will struggle, behind Butter Fingers on both starts this term.
10
5th (10) (125/1 -150%) Veil Dance
125
125/1(-150%)
(10) Veil Dance 125/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in claimer at Dundalk (7f, 14/1) on debut. Off 145 days. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Made little impression in a claimer on her only start for Jessica Harrington, no appeal.
4
6th (4) (17/2 +29%) Robbies Rock
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(4) Robbies Rock 17/2, 11,500 gns yearling, Masar gelding. Dam, ran once, closely related to useful 6f winner True Verdict out of unraced half-sister to dam of St Leger winner Rule of Law. Dam is closely related to sprint maiden winners True Verdict and Foolish Ambition.
3
7th (3) (16/1 -33%) Kool One
16
16/1(-33%)
(3) Kool One 16/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago, not knocked about. Ran green when fourth in a six-runner contest at Leopardstown, unlikely to feature.
1
8th (1) (33/1 +50%) Butter Fingers
33
33/1(+50%)
(1) Butter Fingers 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 80/1) 17 days ago. Curragh run over this trip was better than a subsequent 1m Leopardstown effort.
16:00 Gowran Park Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
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SEA THE POLARIS has handled varying ground conditions and notably showed plenty of promise on debut over this trip in testing conditions at the Galway Festival last summer. Not a lot went right for the son of Sea The Stars as he was slowly away and also met trouble in running before finishing well when runner-up to Mythology. The selection should have benefitted from a recent outing when third at Dundalk. Thor's Hammer is the obvious threat having filled the runner-up spot twice in maidens with cut in the ground last year and was also far from disgraced in the Goffs Million at the Curragh. Any support for newcomer Robbies Rock would be interesting.
Provided he copes with this drop back in trip, SEA THE POLARIS could be the answer. Thor's Hammer is clear second choice, while newcomer Robbies Rock is most interesting of the remainder.
RPR figures give a slight edge to the more experienced THOR'S HAMMER over Sea The Polaris in what looks like a match.
(6) Special Dragon 7/2, Didn't show much in 3 qualifying runs but she took a big step forward following a wind op/fitted with a first-time hood when runner-up on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft). 4 lb rise fair enough and, with this step up in trip a potentially good move, she's a big player. Promising second at Market Rasen and the winner has followed up since; respected.
3
2nd (3) (7/2 -40%) I Look How I Look
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(3) I Look How I Look 7/2, Sister to the yard's useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra and while it's unlikely that she will scale the same heights as her sibling, her handicap debut near miss at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) in January represented a significant step forward. Has to be high on the shortlist. Close second at Hereford on handicap debut and is bred to rate much higher still.
4
3rd (4) (6/1 -50%) Valentine Getaway
6
6/1(-50%)
(4) Valentine Getaway 6/1, Has made the frame in all but one of her 5 starts since venturing down the handicap route, and her latest second at Hereford (25.5f, good) when last seen in November was just about her best effort yet. Each-way chance in first-time cheekpieces here, provided she's ready to roll following a break. Ran creditably last time; possibilities, provided she takes well to headgear.
1
4th (1) (13/2 +19%) Another Day Out
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(1) Another Day Out 13/2, Winning Irish pointer who was runner-up on Rules debut in a Southwell novice last spring. Back on track when again finding just one too good at Sandown in December but she has failed to build on that the last twice, including when tried in cheekpieces (retained) at Hereford last time. Best effort this term when second at Sandown; strong chance if back to that form.
5
|PU| (5) (5/1 +50%) Giver The Hollie
5
5/1(+50%)
(5) Giver The Hollie 5/1, Placed both completed starts in Irish points and has shown some promise in bumpers/over hurdles. Latest effort at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) wasn't one of her better ones but it would be no surprise were she to raise her game back up in trip for this handicap debut in a first-time tongue strap. Had wind surgery since last run; open to progress on handicap debut.
7
|PU| (7) (6/1 +70%) Inchiquin Spirit
6
6/1(+70%)
(7) Inchiquin Spirit 6/1, Maiden Irish pointer who bettered her previous efforts under Rules when fourth of 12 on first start following a wind op at Hereford (19.7f, soft) last month. 3 lb lower now and she wouldn't be without an each-way chance if able to build on that. Appears more exposed than these rivals; unlikely winner.
2
|PU| (2) (11/1 -120%) No No Fizz
11
11/1(-120%)
(2) No No Fizz 11/1, Modest form in 3 novice events but she took a step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) at the beginning of the month. 2 lb rise fair and she will be a threat if able to build on that effort. Ran well at Huntingdon on handicap debut and could well build on that effort.
8
|PU| (8) (33/1 -267%) Bella Cavalla
33
33/1(-267%)
(8) Bella Cavalla 33/1, No show in a bumper/3 starts over hurdles and she will need to leave those efforts well behind if she's to play a leading role now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Possible improver now handicapping and upped in distance.
16:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Special Dragon put her first three poor efforts last year well behind her when returning last month after having wind surgery to hit the crossbar on her handicap debut at Market Rasen, and she isn't taken lightly off 4lb higher. However, the vote goes to I LOOK HOW I LOOK, who was touched off by half a length into second over an extended 2m3f at Hereford in January and this step up in trip could eke out the improvement needed to go one better. Valentine Getaway is another to note.
Several of these arrive here on the back of improved efforts, with SPECIAL DRAGON the most appealing of them having chased home a progressive type in King of The Road (winner again since) upped to 18.6f at Market Rasen last time. This further step up in trip should be in her favour and she gets the nod ahead of No No Fizz, I Look How I Look and Valentine Getaway.
The vote goes to SPECIAL DRAGON, ahead of similar types I Look How I Look and No No Fizz in an interesting clash for the grade.
(2) Tyger Bay 11/4, 9/2, another creditable effort when third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 20 days ago. Equally as effective on turf and can give another good account. Solid third in 6f Lingfield handicap 20 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.
1
2nd (1) (7/2 +13%) Origintrail
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Origintrail 7/2, Runner-up twice at Ripon in Augus but ended 2023 with pair of below-par efforts. On a competitive mark if ready to roll after 6 months off. Goes well fresh and has slipped in the weights so a player for yard well among the winners.
5
3rd (5) (15/2 +38%) Happier
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(5) Happier 15/2, Looked and shaped as if needing run when seventh of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Will need to sharper this time. Encouraging seventh on return at Thirsk 15 days ago; can take a step forward off 2lb lower.
3
4th (3) (16/5 +4%) Little Muddy
3.2
16/5(+4%)
(3) Little Muddy 16/5, Shaped as if reatining all ability when creditable third of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) on return 31 days ago. Place claims again. Off six months before creditable Doncaster third last month; she's well in the mix.
4
5th (4) (11/4 -38%) Alafdhal
2.75
11/4(-38%)
(4) Alafdhal 11/4, Built on good second at Bath earlier in the month when winning at Pontefract on Monday. Leading claims. In-form 6yo who won at Pontefract on Monday and can go well again under a 5lb penalty.
16:17 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Origintrail is a player in this company and warrants a betting check on her first run of the season, while Tyger Bay is back on turf off a competitive rating and rates a serious contender on these terms. However, LITTLE MUDDY, who runs off 3lb below her last winning mark, created a favourable impression when finishing third on her seasonal debut at Doncaster last month. She has likely benefitted from that run and this could be a good time to catch the eight-year-old.
ALAFDHAL was in good form on all-weather over the winter and has continued that fine run on turf, so provided this doesn't come too soon after Monday's Pontefract success, he can win again. Tyger Bay is a player on his first turf start of the year, with Little Muddy the pick of the remainder.
Ben Haslam has his string in great nick so it could be worth siding with his returning ORIGINTRAIL to capitalise on a handy-looking mark
(2) Space Voyage 11/2, Took very well to hurdling last term, winning 3 small-field novice events. Creditable third in 21f Wincanton handicap in November but needs to shrug off some lesser efforts since. Three novice wins last term; poor last 3 runs; back after a 2nd wind op; on a good mark.
6
2nd (6) (5/1 -11%) Donso Star
5
5/1(-11%)
(6) Donso Star 5/1, Winner at Ayr in March. Good 2½ lengths third of 12 to Sunday Soldier in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 19 days ago, best work finish. Should give another good account if they go a sound pace. In good form recently, winning at Ayr and finishing third to Sunday Soldier at Musselburgh.
4
3rd (4) (7/1 +42%) St John's Road
7
7/1(+42%)
(4) St John's Road 7/1, Finished runner-up in a bumper and offered encouragement on first two hurdling outings. Disappointed on handicap debut at Carlisle last time but it's too soon to write her off. Unexposed; placed in two 2m novices; well beaten on h'cap debut (2m3f); others stronger.
1
4th (1) (3/1 -33%) Sunday Soldier
3
3/1(-33%)
(1) Sunday Soldier 3/1, Fast-improving hurdler who completed the 5-timer cosily at Musselburgh last time. Hasn't reached her limit and worth a chance to add another to such an impressive sequence. Has won her last five races including over 2m4f this month; up another 6lb; obvious chance.
5
5th (5) (5/2 +38%) Similar Story
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(5) Similar Story 5/2, Easy winner of a point and stepped forward from previous hurdling efforts when runner-up to Sunday Soldier at Musselburgh 19 days ago. Solid claims. Winning pointer; just beaten by Sunday Soldier last time and is now 3lb better off; chance.
3
6th (3) (7/1 +0%) Roccos Inspiration
7
7/1(+0%)
(3) Roccos Inspiration 7/1, Proved expensive to follow over hurdles in Ireland but made a winning start for Olly Murphy in 8-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in January. Not disgraced when second under a penalty at Sedgefield next time but tame showing at Chepstow last time. Too soon to write off. Ex-Irish; won a maiden on stable debut and fair form since; more needed on handicap debut.
16:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Only half a length separated Sunday Soldier and SIMILAR STORY when the former defied an 8lb rise to complete a five-timer at Musselburgh earlier in the month (Donso Star third) and Richie McLernon's mount could well make it six from six in handicaps as she continues to improve. However, she has a further 6lb rise to deal with here and the reopposing runner-up enjoys a 3lb swing in the weights, so the Stuart Coltherd-trained mare looks to have a good chance of turning the tables. Roccos Inspiration continues to slide down the ratings and appears the pick of Olly Murphy's duo.
SUNDAY SOLDIER has been one of the most progressive hurdlers of the season and there was little sign that the handicapper had caught up with her at Musselburgh, so she's a confident choice to make it 6 in a row. Donso Star is in good order and can make her presence felt, while Similar Story (runner-up to the selection on latest outing) can't be ruled out.
Despite meeting them on worse terms, SUNDAY SOLDIER is taken to confirm Musselburgh placings with Similar Story and Donso Star.
(13) Miss Maverick 11/4, Fair form when runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers. Easily best effort to date over hurdles when runner-up at Hereford 10 days ago, coming clear of the remainder. Strong claims if he she can back that up. 66-1 second to a long odds-on favourite at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) ten days ago.
6
2nd (6) (40/1 -21%) Haarar
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Haarar 40/1, Fairly useful on the Flat 28/1, first run since leaving Michael Bell when eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on hurdling debut last month. Likely to be brought along gradually in this sphere. Fair Flat winner but did not show much at Wetherby (2m, soft) on hurdle debut in March.
12
3rd (12) (9/2 -35%) The Grey Man
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(12) The Grey Man 9/2, Went the right way from first run to second in bumpers and ran to a similarly fair level sent hurdling after 10 weeks off when second at Ludlow (2m) 77 days ago. Solid claims. 2nd in bumper at Hereford (good) in November and novice at Ludlow (2m, soft) in February.
9
4th (9) (5/2 +58%) Let's Sail Away
2.5
5/2(+58%)
(9) Let's Sail Away 5/2, Successful on his sole outing in points but hinted at temperament - no rarity with this family - as he failed to justify support sent hurdling 7 weeks on at Doncaster. Needs to improve plenty on that showing. Point winner; beaten 41l at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in January but went off at just 5-1.
5
5th (5) (5/2 +38%) Give Me A Boom
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(5) Give Me A Boom 5/2, Promise only start in bumpers during 2022 and encouraging he could build on his belated reappearance/hurdles debut run when second of 9 in a Southwell novice. Much better than result at Newcastle since and remains one to be interested in back down in trip. Ran poorly on latest outing but penultimate run (2m4f, soft) would give him leading claims.
7
6th (7) (20/1 +0%) Horsesomeharry
20
20/1(+0%)
(7) Horsesomeharry 20/1, Better effort over hurdles when sixth in a novice at Wetherby last time but handicaps will likely be the target, so he probably won't feature in this. 22l sixth of 15 at Wetherby (again 2m on soft) latest but he needs much better again.
8
7th (8) (100/1 -100%) Independent Jimmy
100
100/1(-100%)
(8) Independent Jimmy 100/1, Related to winners over obstacles but looked green in bumpers and is likely to need more time. Others preferred. Low-level form at Catterick in two bumpers, latest on soft; more interesting on pedigree.
10
8th (10) (100/1 -733%) Record Art
100
100/1(-733%)
(10) Record Art 100/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Fergal O'Brien when third of 6 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Likely to need the run and has something to find. Latest start (August) was his best result but he needs to build on that in a major way.
4
9th (4) (25/1 +0%) Get The Value
25
25/1(+0%)
(4) Get The Value 25/1, Fairly useful form in first 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers but there hasn't been much encouragement to be gleaned from his hurdling runs to date. Showed ability in good-ground bumpers; soundly beaten on hurdle debut (good) in November.
1
|PU| (1) (33/1 -50%) Captains Road
33
33/1(-50%)
(1) Captains Road 33/1, Winning Irish pointer in 2022 but not seen again until pulling up on Southwell hurdle debut 51 days ago. Others make more appeal. Irish point win; 12-1, pulled up at Southwell (2m4f, soft) when switched to rules.
14
|PU| (14) (250/1 -400%) Kally Des Bruyeres
250
250/1(-400%)
(14) Kally Des Bruyeres 250/1, £26,000 Cokoriko gelding who failed to beat a rival in a bumper at Hereford on debut and looks up against it switched to hurdling. 16-1, faded right out of it when last of 6 in bumper at Hereford (2m, soft) two months ago.
3
|PU| (3) (250/1 -279%) El Bandido Pancho
250
250/1(-279%)
(3) El Bandido Pancho 250/1, Westerner gelding who has hinted at ability over hurdles so far but won't be of interest this side of handicapping. Beaten about 50l on heavy in a bumper at Chepstow (15-2) and 2m1f maiden at Fontwell..
11
|PU| (11) (250/1 -150%) Skin Full
250
250/1(-150%)
(11) Skin Full 250/1, Cost £82,000 after finishing runner-up sole in an Irish point last spring but there's been no short-term promise so far under Rules. 2nd in Irish point one year ago; remote in two novice hurdles at Taunton (2m, soft).
16:30 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MISS MAVERICK outran her big odds to only be denied by four lengths when second behind a well-fancied favourite at Hereford earlier in the month and the drop in trip looks like a good move. Gary Hanmer's seven-year-old looks to have found a good opportunity to go one better, with her main danger possibly being Give Me A Boom, who has run with credit in each of his three starts over the smaller obstacles. Of the remainder, Let's Sail Away makes the most appeal after his fifth at Doncaster.
GIVE ME A BOOM ran well at Southwell on his penultimate outing, then shaped as if stretched by the trip at Newcastle last time, so he's worth a chance to open his account under more suitable conditions. Miss Maverick and The Grey Man are the obvious dangers.
Calculations are dominated by just three of these runners and THE GREY MAN is preferred to Miss Maverick and Give Me A Boom.
(3) Madame Plaintiff 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, tenth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (7f). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Best run when third at Navan. could be given a chance if forgiven a moderate Dundalk run.
10
2nd (10) (7/1 +0%) Victor's Choice
7
7/1(+0%)
(10) Victor's Choice 7/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in nursery at Dundalk (6f, 15/2). Off 133 days. Looks competitive on form. Talented 7lb claimer aboard with David Egan on race-fit stablemate Special Angel.
12
3rd (12) (9/2 -13%) Dolce Far Niente
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(12) Dolce Far Niente 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 11 in nursery at Galway (7f, heavy, 5/1). Off 177 days. Twice placed third in nurseries including over C&D, closely matched with Victor's Choice.
6
4th (6) (7/1 -100%) Special Angel
7
7/1(-100%)
(6) Special Angel 7/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 25/1) 33 days ago. Makes turf debut. Enters calculations. Placed only once from nine starts at Dundalk, fitness edge over stablemate Victor's Choice.
9
5th (9) (25/1 -79%) Chou Chou
25
25/1(-79%)
(9) Chou Chou 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy, 17/2) 31 days ago. Eased after his chance had gone when last of nine on his seasonal debut at Naas.
11
6th (11) (12/1 +14%) Private Officer
12
12/1(+14%)
(11) Private Officer 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, sixth of 9 in nursery at Dundalk (7f). Off 154 days. Well backed for a Dundalk nursery, did not seem to handle the track, not without a chance.
8
7th (8) (12/1 +25%) Sound Move
12
12/1(+25%)
(8) Sound Move 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (100/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 152 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Poor form at two, has been gelded and is fitted with cheekpieces but hard to recommend.
4
8th (4) (18/1 -29%) Tiffany Mae
18
18/1(-29%)
(4) Tiffany Mae 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden (100/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 25 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Not well handicapped relative to stablemate Limoncello Lady in front of her at Navan.
1
9th (1) (8/1 -129%) Harry The Rogue
8
8/1(-129%)
(1) Harry The Rogue 8/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in nursery (13/2) at Dundalk (5f), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 180 days. Significantly back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Unplaced in two nurseries, now dropped to a mark at which he can be competitive.
5
10th (5) (22/1 -57%) Cornahilt Soldier
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Cornahilt Soldier 22/1, 100/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Could feature off this mark if the addition of a tongue-tie helps, good 3lb claimer.
14
11th (14) (40/1 +0%) Enola Nation
40
40/1(+0%)
(14) Enola Nation 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at Dundalk (7f) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Hard to make a case for her based on two runs at Dundalk, last of eight on only turf start.
13
12th (13) (33/1 +34%) T Or Coffey
33
33/1(+34%)
(13) T Or Coffey 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in nursery (22/1) at this C&D (heavy). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Modest form in maidens, finished with only one behind him over C&D on only nursery attempt.
7
13th (7) (5/1 +44%) Limoncello Lady
5
5/1(+44%)
(7) Limoncello Lady 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f). Off 145 days. Makes handicap debut. Ended three-race juvenile campaign with a moderate run at Dundalk, Shane Foley's choice.
16:35 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
There is little to choose between Victor's Choice and DOLCE FAR NIENTE on running over this trip on heavy ground at Galway last autumn. The pair were separated by a neck when placed behind I've Been Dreaming and Joe Murphy's charge, who was previously placed over this C&D, may just have the more scope for improvement. Special Agent has yet to race outside of Dundalk but gives Adrian Murray another strong contender, while others to consider include Harry The Rogue and Madame Plaintiff. The latter had Limoncello Lady and Tiffany Mae behind when third to Photosynthesis at Navan and now makes her handicap debut.
It could be worth siding with DOLCE FAR NIENTE, who improved when third in 7f nurseries on her final two starts of last season. The fact that she is proven on deep ground helps tilt the scales in her favour, with main dangers Harry The Rogue and Special Angel yet to encounter such conditions. Victor's Choice was second on heavy at Galway during the autumn and will be a threat if fully tuned-up following a break.
No previous winners here but DOLCE FAR NIENTE will not need to improve much from her two nursery runs to open her account
(7) Mrs Tabitha 11/8, Debut bumper winner at Bangor this time last year. Hasn't been able to replicate that level in trio of novice hurdle runs but goes handicapping after a break with yard amongst the winners and no surprise to see an improved showing back up in trip in first-time tongue tie. Bumper winner who is interesting off an opening mark of just 79.
1
2nd (1) (13/2 -30%) Dairylane Daisy
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Dairylane Daisy 13/2, Successful on her sole outing in points and promise when midfield on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November. Not matched that level in pair of novice events since but she appeals as the type to make her mark in handicaps with cheekpieces now enlisted. Open to progress now handicapping in first-time headgear; one to consider.
2
3rd (2) (13/2 -189%) Faerie Cutlass
6.5
13/2(-189%)
(2) Faerie Cutlass 13/2, Clearly benefited from the fitting of a tongue strap and step up to 2½m when landing a Worcester handicap (good) last May. Improved further when second at Southwell a month later and whilst absent since, she's of interest here/following a wind op. Improved form early in season; had wind surgery during her subsequent layoff.
6
4th (6) (10/1 -25%) Seasmoke
10
10/1(-25%)
(6) Seasmoke 10/1, Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points. Minor promise on qualifying run over hurdles at Wincanton in December but failed to build on that when fourth on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in January. Absent since folding tamely at Southwell (handicap debut) three months ago.
8
5th (8) (17/2 +6%) Luna Run
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(8) Luna Run 17/2, Jukebox Jury mare who is bred to stay well but failed to take a step forward for switch to handicaps in this sphere when fourth of 6 at Fontwell (19.2f) 37 days ago. Eased 3 lb subsequently but she needs to show more before becoming of interest. May do better returned to faster ground; second handicap attempt.
4
6th (4) (11/1 +8%) Fancy Stuff
11
11/1(+8%)
(4) Fancy Stuff 11/1, Fair bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton. Good start for new yard when third over fences here (20f, heavy) in December but not scaled same heights either start since. Needs to get back on track returned to timber. Has performed well in two attempts at Ludlow; interesting back here.
3
7th (3) (18/1 -200%) Maggie O
18
18/1(-200%)
(3) Maggie O 18/1, Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a breathing op in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) in November. Too keen at Musselburgh next time and ran disappointingly both starts in mares' handicaps since. Up in trip. Doesn't shape as if she's crying out for this step back up in distance.
5
8th (5) (7/1 -56%) Kalnoo
7
7/1(-56%)
(5) Kalnoo 7/1, Modest form in Ireland for Sam Curling. Low-key efforts first 2 starts for new yard but step back in right direction under more positive tactics when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good) 12 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Tongue strap on 1st time. Modest third at Fakenham, taking hurdles record to 0-11.
9
9th (9) (66/1 +0%) Mo Zola
66
66/1(+0%)
(9) Mo Zola 66/1, Won sole start in point bumpers but yet to show any ability under Rules, well held sixth of 7 on handicap debut here (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. Hard to fancy back up significantly in trip from out of the weights. Point bumper winner; dismal form under rules.
16:37 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FAERIE CUTLASS finished 21 lengths clear of the third in this grade at Southwell when last seen in June. Kim Bailey's mare goes off a 2lb higher mark on her return and she looks the one to beat following wind surgery. Dairylane Daisy has been well-held in her three outings in novice company, but she could be seen in a different light on her handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces. Kalnoo is another to keep an eye on.
MRS TABITHA didn't offer a great deal in a trio of novice hurdles earlier this term but could be set for a bigger effort now handicapping back up in trip/on better ground in a first-time tongue tie. Faerie Cutlass on return is respected for a yard always feared here. Dairylane Daisy and Kalnoo can also feature.
Preference is for MRS TABITHA, who looks poised to improve sharply on her novice efforts. Dairylane Daisy is second choice.
(1) Meatloaf 5/2, Dual-bumper winner who overcame greenness to make a successful debut over hurdles in 9-runner novice at Wincanton (15f) in November. Couple of heavy defeats have followed bit this is easier and he's certainly in the right hands. Below par last twice but strong form claims if back to anything like his best.
2
2nd (2) (5/1 -67%) Recoup
5
5/1(-67%)
(2) Recoup 5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France who made the perfect start to his hurdling career for new yard when taking novice at Ludlow (15.8f) in October. Nowhere near that form at Musselburgh but had a wind operation since and showed a bit more when second at Sedgefield. Up in trip. 1m6f Flat winner; hasn't kicked on from his debut success over hurdles at Ludlow.
4
3rd (4) (9/2 -13%) Walks Like The Man
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(4) Walks Like The Man 9/2, Point/bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner novice at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in January. Unsuited by a drop back in trip when well-held fourth at Fontwell and he shaped quite well in a strong handicap at Sandown latest. Moved yards. His novice victory at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) is a standout so far over hurdles.
5
4th (5) (80/1 -60%) Backinaction
80
80/1(-60%)
(5) Backinaction 80/1, £25,000 6-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced. Got off the mark in Irish points at third attempt in January but sent off a big price and offered little on hurdles bow. Up in trip. Went off 33-1 for hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) and didn't show a lot.
7
5th (7) (20/1 -233%) Dan's Chosen
20
20/1(-233%)
(7) Dan's Chosen 20/1, Triple chase in 2023, jumping fluently for latest of them in October. First hurdle start for 2 years but he's a player on that form. Four chase wins; returns to hurdling over a trip short of his best and looks vulnerable.
8
6th (8) (28/1 -100%) Dasher
28
28/1(-100%)
(8) Dasher 28/1, Showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers last season and there were positives to glean from February's belated reappearance/hurdles debut fifth at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy). Failed badly to build on that at Huntingdon, though. Not far away in his two bumpers but needs to leave his hurdling form a long way behind.
6
7th (6) (11/1 -10%) Ballyfinn
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Ballyfinn 11/1, £65,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam unraced out of 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Boro Bow. Runner-up in an Irish point and promising start when fifth in a warm Ascot novice in November. Off 4 months after and disappointed back there in March. Worth another chance. 121 days between his two runs in Ascot maidens in which he was beaten 17l and 32l.
13
8th (13) (200/1 -300%) Sindri
200
200/1(-300%)
(13) Sindri 200/1, Maiden on the Flat and too free both hurdles starts. Limited Flat maiden and has been tailed off in her two runs over hurdles.
10
9th (10) (200/1 +0%) Talap
200
200/1(+0%)
(10) Talap 200/1, Fairly-useful Flat winner for David Pipe but showed nothing both starts over hurdles. Flat winner for David Pipe last year; nowhere in two hurdles for this yard.
11
|U| (11) (200/1 -33%) Telenn D'annain
200
200/1(-33%)
(11) Telenn D'annain 200/1, Well beaten in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling. No worthwhile form in two bumpers and the same again over hurdles.
3
10th (3) (15/8 +32%) Roger Pol
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(3) Roger Pol 15/8, Dual-bumper winner who built on his Newton Abbot hurdle debut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start of November. Runner-up in Ascot handicap and Leicester novice and probably best to ignore Sandown run (hampered early). Had a blip in the EBF Final; the balance of his form makes him a strong contender.
12
|PU| (12) (150/1 -50%) Silver Chord
150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Silver Chord 150/1, Linda's Lad mare. Dam (h74), 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdle winner around 2m Tominator. Minor promise in an Exeter bumper in December. Weakened out of it to be beaten a distance in her only bumper when 100-1.
9
|RO| (9) (250/1 -25%) Inspector Maigret
250
250/1(-25%)
(9) Inspector Maigret 250/1, Looked limited in bumpers. Tailed off in his two bumpers and can be readily dismissed.
16:42 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 19f Race Class Flow
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It looks best to focus on the penalised runners, of which RECOUP shades preference. The son of Sea The Stars was no match for a commanding winner at Sedgefield on his first start following wind surgery in March and this looks a decent opportunity for him to get his head back in front. Both Roger Pol and Walks Like The Man contested the valuable EBF Final at Sandown last time out and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Meatloaf, who sets the standard on official ratings, is also noted.
MEATLOAF, Roger Pol and to a lesser degree, Recoup were all a shade disappointing last time but they are previous hurdles winners and are fancied to bounce back. The Paul Nicholls charge is marginally preferred.
A return to form could be on the cards for ROGER POL, who was always going to be find it hard work in Sandown's EBF Final.
(7) Pinot Gris 2/5, Fairly useful Flat winner. 7/2, third of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 34 days ago. His hurdles form has a solid look to it and he has strong claims in a very winnable maiden. Useful on the Flat (rated 83) and placed twice over hurdles; this is a good opportunity.
15
2nd (15) (14/1 -65%) Leitzel
14
14/1(-65%)
(15) Leitzel 14/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Related to successful jumpers. Dual Flat winner bought for 25,000gns in the autumn; related to winning jumpers.
10
3rd (10) (11/2 +15%) Tell Nobody Nothin
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(10) Tell Nobody Nothin 11/2, Doyen gelding out of classy dam for connections (2¼m-3½m hurdle/chase winner, sister to very smart hurdler/chaser Mala Beach). Starts out in a winnable maiden. Homebred out of Bonny Kate, a useful 2m3f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner for this yard.
11
4th (11) (33/1 -32%) Zero Fighter
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) Zero Fighter 33/1, Modest Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 14/1, third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 29 days ago. Modest on the Flat but has been running well for local yard on AW lately; hurdling debut.
9
5th (9) (100/1 +0%) Someone's Wish
100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Someone's Wish 100/1, Modest Flat winner. 200/1, eighteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 34 days ago. Dual AW winner in Britain; beaten miles in three starts over hurdles for this yard.
2
6th (2) (66/1 -32%) Imadpour
66
66/1(-32%)
(2) Imadpour 66/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Seventh of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Dundalk (8f) 61 days ago. 2yo winner on heavy for Michael Halford; tailed off both starts over hurdles.
4
7th (4) (20/1 +20%) King In Love
20
20/1(+20%)
(4) King In Love 20/1, 8/1, eighth of 14 in bumper at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 103 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Mrs Grainne O'Connor. 8-1 for Naas bumper in January but made no impression; switches to hurdles on stable debut.
13
8th (13) (80/1 -21%) Awakino
80
80/1(-21%)
(13) Awakino 80/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 40/1) 61 days ago. Lowly-rated on the Flat, not shamed when beaten around 8l on AW latest; hurdling debut.
6
9th (6) (50/1 -400%) Nakassama
50
50/1(-400%)
(6) Nakassama 50/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Runner-up three times on the level last year (1m/10.5f); stable/hurdling debut.
16
10th (16) (80/1 -60%) Minella Butterfly
80
80/1(-60%)
(16) Minella Butterfly 80/1, Well beaten in 3 maidens/handicap on Flat. Has shown little in four Flats starts; watching brief for hurdling debut.
14
11th (14) (22/1 +33%) La Tulipe Noire
22
22/1(+33%)
(14) La Tulipe Noire 22/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers on for 1st time in this code. Hard to fancy. Likeable filly on the Flat but was tailed off on hurdling debut at Gowran in the autumn.
8
12th (8) (40/1 +0%) Redcliff Glen
40
40/1(+0%)
(8) Redcliff Glen 40/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. 100/1, first run since leaving Clive Cox when sixteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 34 days ago, not knocked about. Placed twice over 1m for Clive Cox; long way behind Pinot Gris on stable/hurdling debut.
12
13th (12) (9/1 -64%) African Lady
9
9/1(-64%)
(12) African Lady 9/1, Australia filly. Dam 1¼m winner. Stablemate of favourite Pinot Gris and could figure on jumps debut. Homebred filly; dam 1m2f winner and is related to several stakes winners on the Flat.
3
14th (3) (100/1 -203%) Kartel And Co
100
100/1(-203%)
(3) Kartel And Co 100/1, 125/1, eleventh of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 24 days ago. Didn't jump great when never a factor on debut at Cork.
5
15th (5) (80/1 -220%) Minority Interest
80
80/1(-220%)
(5) Minority Interest 80/1, €2,000 3-y-o, Lauro gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler (23f winner) Petethepear and half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Horizontal Speed. Lauro gelding from the family of The Shunter; second runner for Philip Rothwell.
1
16th (1) (80/1 -142%) Harvest Station
80
80/1(-142%)
(1) Harvest Station 80/1, Rock of Gibraltar gelding. Dam unraced. Rock of Gibraltar homebred; dam is out of half-sister to French 1m Listed winner Dubase.
16:45 Bellewstown Maiden Hurdle
17f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Gavin Cromwell's PINOT GRIS has shown enough to land a maiden hurdle. He has been placed in two of his last three spins over flights and the drying ground will be in his favour as a former winner on the Flat. No less than 11 of these runners are having their first crack at hurdling, so market moves should be noted. Leitzel won twice on the Flat in Britain and is a half-sister to a prolific National Hunt winner (Final Orders), while Nakassama has been placed four times on the level and represents a shrewd stable. Zero Fighter represents local connections and it wouldn't be surprising to see him well schooled for this assignment. Cromwell also saddles newcomer African Lady and Noel Meade takes the wraps off Tell Nobody Nothin.
PINOT GRIS has made a good start over hurdles and this fairly useful Flat winner can open his account in this sphere now. Tell Nobody Nothin and African Lady, a stablemate of the selection, are interesting on debut.
Not a strong maiden and it gives PINOT GRIS, progressive on the Flat last year, a good chance to get off the mark in this discipline
(1) Red Mirage 10/3, Fairly useful handicapper. Not so good in 2023 as in previous seasons. Drops in grade now after a breathing operation and has good record fresh (won on debut and on reappearance in 2021 and 2022). Winless since 2022; had wind op and he goes well fresh so not discounted.
6
2nd (6) (10/1 -82%) Wreck It Ryley
10
10/1(-82%)
(6) Wreck It Ryley 10/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Grant Tuer when creditable third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Return to 7f should suit and he's respected. Good start for new yard with Thirsk 3rd 15 days ago; can go well again with cheekpieces on.
3
3rd (3) (7/2 +22%) Beauty Choice
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(3) Beauty Choice 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 5/1) 21 days ago, driven out. His fitness should count for plenty again. C&D scorer latest; up 3lb but he goes well on soft ground so must enter calculations.
5
4th (5) (7/2 +42%) Buckshaw Village
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(5) Buckshaw Village 7/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. Very good second of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) on return 15 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Merits consideration. Encouraging second at Thirsk latest, doing best of pace setters; not taken lightly.
9
5th (9) (33/1 -200%) Obee Jo
33
33/1(-200%)
(9) Obee Jo 33/1, 3-time C&D winner. 25 lengths ninth of 11 to Mr Strutter in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (heavy). Off 176 days. May need this. Goes well on soft ground and his last three victories have come over C&D; in the picture.
8
6th (8) (28/1 -75%) Sunny Orange
28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Sunny Orange 28/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 33/1). Off 7 months. Others preferred. Ended last term under a cloud; has gone well off a break though so no forlorn hope.
10
7th (10) (9/1 +44%) Mr Strutter
9
9/1(+44%)
(10) Mr Strutter 9/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 17¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Beauty Choice in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 17/2) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Can do better. 4-time C&D winner; not discredited here on return so veteran is one for the shortlist.
2
8th (2) (28/1 -75%) Manigordo
28
28/1(-75%)
(2) Manigordo 28/1, Shaped well on yard debut on final start in 2023 but down the field both starts this year. A fair 7f winner at his best but he has yet to fire in two Newcastle handicaps this term.
11
9th (11) (16/1 -60%) Code Purple
16
16/1(-60%)
(11) Code Purple 16/1, Wasn't firing at the end of 2023 and only eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) on return 30 days ago. Others more persuasive. Beat only one on his reappearance at Newcastle; no surprise if he bounced back though.
12
10th (12) (16/1 -14%) Without Delay
16
16/1(-14%)
(12) Without Delay 16/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) on return 43 days ago. 2 lb out of handicap and others make more appeal for the win. Not disgraced after 5 months off when fifth at Newcastle last month; she can build on it.
4
11th (4) (7/1 -17%) Mutanaaseq
7
7/1(-17%)
(4) Mutanaaseq 7/1, 4-time C&D winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. 11/1, sound return when 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Beauty Choice in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago, running on. Player. A four-time C&D scorer; good third here latest so he merits serious consideration.
7
12th (7) (40/1 -100%) Grey Force One
40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Grey Force One 40/1, 22/1, posted comfortably his best effort of the year when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 37 days ago, running on. Needs to build on that back on turf (failed to beat a rival last 3 outing on grass). Best run for current yard when fourth at Newcastle last month; he needs to build on it.
16:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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BEAUTY CHOICE had the reopposing Mutanaaseq (third) just over two lengths behind when scoring over C&D last time out, and the seven-year-old can follow up despite being 4lb worse off at the weights with that rival. Winless since August 2022, Buckshaw Village bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Thirsk earlier in the month and is noted along with Wreck It Ryley.
RED MIRAGE generally struggled last season, but he goes well fresh and starts the new campaign off a potentially handy mark so could be worth chancing after a breathing operation. Beauty Choice and Mutanaaseq head the dangers.
Plenty are in with a shout but course specialist MUTANAASEQ teed himself up well for this when third here last time and he gets the nod
(6) Bollin Matilda 10/3, Was starting to look pretty limited before everything seemingly clicked at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) where she landed a 6-runner conditionals' handicap in decisive fashion. 4 lb rise far from the end of the world and another bold show may well be on the way. Off the mark in a 2m7f novice handicap last time; conditions suit; could go well again.
2
2nd (2) (10/3 +26%) Heard That
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(2) Heard That 10/3, Has made the frame all 3 starts since switched to handicaps, most recently finishing fourth of 9 behind the in-form Call Me Jack at Newcastle (20.3f, soft). Probably wouldn't need to improve much for this step up in trip (shapes as though it will be in his favour) to play a leading role. Maiden hurdler; fair efforts since going handicapping; pulls hard so 3m not sure to suit.
4
3rd (4) (17/2 -31%) Adveram
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(4) Adveram 17/2, Improved effort when second in 19.5f Ayr maiden hurdle in February and while he followed that with a low-key handicap debut, it was a case of back on track when third in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) recently. This new trip is worth exploring and he's one to consider. Career-best when third in headgear over 2m4f last time; stamina to prove over this trip.
8
4th (8) (4/1 +0%) This Is Bob
4
4/1(+0%)
(8) This Is Bob 4/1, Yet to get his head in front but it's still early days and he has found just one too good on 2 of his last 3 starts, including when sporting first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) recently. This stiffer test promises to suit and he has go on the shortlist. Maiden; good run in first-time headgear last time; the longer trip could suit; interesting.
3
5th (3) (22/1 -120%) Easy Bucks
22
22/1(-120%)
(3) Easy Bucks 22/1, Made light of a 15-month absence when making a winning debut for John Joseph Hanlon at Punchestown but no real impact in 4 outings since rejoining Peter Bowen. Didn't show much in a handful of runs over hurdles earlier in his career and hopes now pinned on the first-time blinkers doing the trick. Below par over fences recently; modest hurdler in 2020 but has improved since; interesting.
10
6th (10) (16/1 +0%) Kurphy
16
16/1(+0%)
(10) Kurphy 16/1, Slightly better effort equipped with first-time cheekpieces (on again here) when fifth of 11 at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) last time but there wasn't enough in that effort to suggest she's up to winning this. 0-8; sound effort over 2m4f in headgear last time (retained); yet to prove she stays 3m.
1
7th (1) (8/1 -33%) Sanosuke
8
8/1(-33%)
(1) Sanosuke 8/1, Runner-up 3 times on the bounce in 2023, including twice here over 2½m, and finally opened hurdles account at Musselburgh (3m, soft) in November. Ridden too aggressively back from a break at Ayr, so shouldn't be judged too harshly on that, but it's surprising that the cheekpieces are again omitted. Won off 5lb lower in November and fair efforts since; could go well but has his quirks.
9
8th (9) (13/2 +54%) Dequall
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(9) Dequall 13/2, It's been a while since he last hit the target and while his comeback effort following a lengthy layoff at Kelso in October was fairly encouraging, it's hard to get excited about what he's shown in 5 subsequent appearances. Fair run from 22lb out of the handicap last time; on his true mark here; each-way chance.
7
|PU| (7) (16/1 -167%) Topkapi Star
16
16/1(-167%)
(7) Topkapi Star 16/1, Successful over this C&D in September 2022 and resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (25f, soft) last March. Below par at Kelso the following month, though, and she's entitled to need the run following 12 months off. Two wins, one over C&D, last season; conditions suit; could go well back from an absence.
5
|PU| (5) (125/1 -89%) Clapton Hill
125
125/1(-89%)
(5) Clapton Hill 125/1, Some bits and pieces of fair form to his name during his time with Ben Pauling but he offered little on first run under Rules for this yard at Newcastle 11 days ago. Fair efforts over hurdles for Ben Pauling but pulled up on both starts for this yard.
11
|PU| (11) (150/1 -127%) Diamond Road
150
150/1(-127%)
(11) Diamond Road 150/1, Yet to show any worthwhile form and looks set for another struggle from 11 lb out of the handicap. Modest hurdler/chaser who is 11lb out of the handicap and would be a surprise winner.
16:55 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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Heard That has been running well in defeat and should give another good account of himself, but he may have to play second fiddle to BOLLIN MATILDA, who revelled in the mud when scoring over Newcastle's extended 2m7f 11 days ago. Donald Whillans' mare may not have beaten too much that day but she remains unexposed over staying distances and the booking for a 7lb claimer negates her 4lb rise for that success. On that same Newcastle card, Adveram was doing his best work at the finish when third over shorter and the step back up in trip may help.
The vote goes to HEARD THAT, who left the strong impression that he would welcome this stiffer test at Newcastle last time. It also augurs well that he went close in a 3m maiden point on the second of his two starts between the flags and the 5-y-o shades preference ahead of recent winner Bollin Matilda. Adveram and This Is Bob are others with claims.
A chance is taken on TOPKAPI STAR who lacks a run this season but won twice last term and is well suited by these conditions.
(2) Friends Don't Ask 33/1, Dual winner in 2021/22 for Martin Smith, including at this course (26.1f), but following a 22-month absence he has offered little in 2 starts this season for his current yard. Best watched. Course winner (2021) but returned from very long absence in January and has struggled.
6
1st (6) (11/2 +27%) Eclair De Guye
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(6) Eclair De Guye 11/2, Placed on his first 3 starts this season, albeit beaten a long way on the first 2 occasions, but not in the same form on his last 2 outings. Last win came back in December 2020, though he does now lurk on a dangerous mark. Hint of a revival when third at Southwell in January but pulled up on both starts since.
11
2nd (11) (9/2 -29%) Higgs
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(11) Higgs 9/2, Veteran who remains without a win over fences. However, from his falling mark he fared better than for a while when second at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) 8 days ago, headed final 100 yds after not quite seeing out the longer trip. Task is now to build on his latest effort. 0-16 over fences; looked set to win at Ffos Las last Tuesday only to be overhauled.
8
3rd (8) (11/2 -100%) River Tyne
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(8) River Tyne 11/2, Winner of sole start between the flags and, though yet to strike under Rules, she has returned to form on her last 2 outings, finishing runner-up once more at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Could be ready to get her head in front. 0-18 under rules but runner-up the last twice and good recent form is scarce in this field.
3
4th (3) (13/2 -30%) Conceroe
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(3) Conceroe 13/2, Off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Fakenham (21.2f) in November 2022. Off 15 months subsequently and proved better for his return when second of 4 at the same course (29.1f, good to soft) in March. Lesser effort last time but he's not discounted. Inconsistent and tailed off last time, but fair second previously and not discounted.
5
|PU| (5) (4/1 +64%) Pebbly New Moon
4
4/1(+64%)
(5) Pebbly New Moon 4/1, Lightly-raced hurdler for Oliver Sherwood/Richard Bandey. Better than the result after 2 years off when mid-field at this C&D on his chasing debut in December, still in front when bad mistake 3 out, but again made errors when pulled up last time. Blinkers now applied. Promise here on the first of his two starts following a long absence; blinkers may help.
7
|PU| (7) (6/1 -20%) Twilight Glory
6
6/1(-20%)
(7) Twilight Glory 6/1, Bounced back to winning ways at Chepstow (23.6f) in January and followed up in clear-cut fashion at the same course (26.2f, heavy) a month later. Disappointed in his hat-trick bid but he could be worth another chance to leave his latest run behind. Disappointing at Chepstow last month but went there on a hat-trick; could bounce back.
10
|PU| (10) (7/1 +68%) Mackie Dee
7
7/1(+68%)
(10) Mackie Dee 7/1, Hurdles winner at this course in June 2022 and, after a 16-month absence shaped as though retaining his ability when third in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) in November. However, after another 4 months off he was pulled up back hurdling last time. Hood reapplied. Ran okay last November when back from long absence but pulled up on only run since.
1
|PU| (1) (18/1 +0%) Beauvallon Bay
18
18/1(+0%)
(1) Beauvallon Bay 18/1, Fair form over hurdles for Amy Murphy in 2020/21. Has won twice in points subsequently, but well beaten by his sole rival on his final start back in June 2022. Engaged 2.53 Southwell Tuesday. Two point wins in spring 2022; absent since; check betting on stable/chase debut.
17:00 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
RIVER TYNE has hit the crossbar on each of her last two outings in this grade and she goes off an unchanged mark. Nick Gifford's point-to-point winner can get her head in front for the first time under Rules. The main threat might be Higgs, who finished second at Ffos Las last time and the veteran could be a player off 3lb higher, while Twilight Glory may get involved if he bounces back from his below-par sixth at Chepstow.
RIVER TYNE finished runner-up for the seventh time in 11 chase starts at Huntingdon at the beginning of the month and she is taken to go one better this time around. Twilight Glory had been in good form prior to his latest outing and could be the main danger, ahead of Conceroe.
The first-time blinkers may be a positive for PEBBLY NEW MOON and he is the selection ahead of River Tyne.
(10) Summer Snow 3/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 89 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ross O'Sullivan. Tongue strap on 1st time. 10lb beneath his sole winning mark and could be interesting having moved yards.
9
2nd (9) (12/1 -9%) Adhuil
12
12/1(-9%)
(9) Adhuil 12/1, 8/1, creditable fourth of 18 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy). Off 177 days. Significantly back down in trip. Longstanding maiden went close on heavy here in Oct; could need this but hard to dismiss.
2
3rd (2) (9/2 -80%) Manhattan Dandy
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(2) Manhattan Dandy 9/2, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 9/1) 14 days ago, readily. Has good chance on form. Had the run of things when winning at Leopardstown but entitled to go well again.
8
4th (8) (9/1 +25%) Play It Again Zaam
9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Play It Again Zaam 9/1, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, below form 10¾ lengths sixth of 16 to Manhattan Dandy in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. 18-race maiden who tried hurdling the once; well behind Manhattan Dandy at Leopardstown.
1
5th (1) (12/1 +0%) Barnhill Rose
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Barnhill Rose 12/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. 10/1, last of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 7 months. Rejoined yard after leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce. Cheekpieces back on. Trip/ground will be fine but does like to be up there and she's drawn wide.
7
6th (7) (16/1 -33%) Hope And Innocence
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Hope And Innocence 16/1, Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 20/1). Off 103 days. Left Johnny Murtagh's for 3,500 euros in Oct and quiet in two runs for this yard on the AW.
3
7th (3) (5/1 -50%) Master Garvey
5
5/1(-50%)
(3) Master Garvey 5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap (3/1) at Naas (7f, heavy) 31 days ago, just holding on. Respected. Naas win had been coming; up 9lb but has run well off this figure in the past.
11
8th (11) (18/1 +28%) Aurora Nova
18
18/1(+28%)
(11) Aurora Nova 18/1, 20/1, tenth of 12 in claimer at Tipperary (7.5f, good), lost all chance at start. Off 11 months. Maiden; last season ended prematurely in May when tailed off in a claimer.
16
9th (16) (66/1 -32%) Talking Tough
66
66/1(-32%)
(16) Talking Tough 66/1, Two wins from 65 Flat runs. Forty eight runs since last win in 2020. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 66/1). Off 177 days. Poor strike-rate of 2-65 and last year was a struggle; not that appealing.
12
10th (12) (33/1 +0%) Coffeemeanscoffee
33
33/1(+0%)
(12) Coffeemeanscoffee 33/1, 28/1, eighteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Two wins in the space of three days in Britain last summer before her form dropped away.
14
11th (14) (14/1 +30%) Deuteronomy
14
14/1(+30%)
(14) Deuteronomy 14/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Below form seventh of 16 in handicap at this course (9.4f, heavy, 10/1). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. No wins or places in 17 starts and if turn is to come it will probably be on drier ground.
17
12th (17) (17/2 +47%) Ferrari Desert
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(17) Ferrari Desert 17/2, Creditable fourth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy, 14/1). Off 6 months. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving E. J. O'Neill. RESERVE. Closest finishes have been over 5f so has stamina to prove over this far on testing ground.
15
13th (15) (20/1 +39%) Laurens Company
20
20/1(+39%)
(15) Laurens Company 20/1, 16/1, well-beaten twelfth of 16 to Manhattan Dandy in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. No wins in 15 and only placed effort came on AW; behind Manhattan Dandy at Leopardstown.
6
14th (6) (33/1 -175%) Spirit Of Paradise
33
33/1(-175%)
(6) Spirit Of Paradise 33/1, 7/1, first run since leaving G. A. Kingston when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. She was towards the rear throughout on her debut for this yard at Dundalk.
13
15th (13) (28/1 -250%) Knockmore Prince
28
28/1(-250%)
(13) Knockmore Prince 28/1, First run since leaving Noel Meade when bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap (80/1) at Dundalk (7f) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Placed form for Noel Meade and wasn't too far away on stable debut at Dundalk.
5
16th (5) (80/1 -142%) Gallo Dell Cielo
80
80/1(-142%)
(5) Gallo Dell Cielo 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden (80/1) at Dundalk (7f) 89 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Showed a bit more on the AW three weeks ago when midfield in a 7f maiden.
17:05 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
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MASTER GARVEY was placed on a number of occasions last year including over C&D and has returned in fine form this season backing up a highly creditable third at the Curragh by opening his account over this trip at Naas. The selection was well clear inside the final furlong before just holding on from Spring Collection with a five-length gap back to the third and he's taken to defy a 9lb rise in the ratings. Manhattan Dandy was sixth in that Naas handicap and gave the form a boost when subsequently prominent throughout to land a 16-runner event at Leopardstown. Adhuil went close here last autumn and is a nice first ride for Rebecca Parsons, while Summer Snow and Barnhill Rose are others to note.
MANHATTAN DANDY justified support when beating 15 rivals in good style at Leopardstown 2 weeks ago so remains of interest. Master Garvey and Knockmore Prince head the dangers.
A chance is taken on SUMMER SNOW after changing yards. She's well handicapped and Keane is booked.
(4) Go On Chez 13/8, Useful chaser for all his attitude is suspect, runner-up all 4 starts after winning 3m Southwell handicap chase in November 2022. Good chance on these terms now tackling a hunter and fresh might be the time to catch him. Has form figures of 12222 since wearing tongue-tie; solid claims on hunter chase debut.
6
2nd (6) (4/1 -14%) Percussion
4
4/1(-14%)
(6) Percussion 4/1, Three-time chase winner who goes well over the Aintree National fences, placed in the Grand Sefton and Becher this season. Little impact in hunters the last twice but too talented to dismiss. Placed in major handicaps at Aintree in the last two seasons; good chance on that form.
5
3rd (5) (10/3 +0%) Goose Man
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(5) Goose Man 10/3, Useful chaser for Tom Taaffe who was able to defy a lay-off of fully 32 months to win selling handicap hurdle on the bridle at Huntingdon in November. Failed to meet expectations after 9 weeks off tackling a hunter at Wincanton 12 weeks ago but worth another chance in this grade. Below-par favourite in similar event last time; needs to rebound.
3
4th (3) (9/2 +18%) Kayf Hernando
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(3) Kayf Hernando 9/2, Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but down the field all 3 starts this term, producing another laboured effort in this headgear in Newbury hunter last time. Weakening when hampered last time; again has something to find on ratings.
2
5th (2) (17/2 -113%) The Wolf
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(2) The Wolf 17/2, Useful but temperamental, shaping better than being pulled up suggests switched to a hunter at Exeter last month, although did already seem to be in the process of downing tools when making a shuddering error in the straight. Different headgear. The best horse in this field on peak figures; bad mistake ended his chance last time.
17:10 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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A switch to hunter chase company could be just what is needed for GO ON CHEZ to regain the winning thread, having been runner-up on each of his last four starts. Going back up in trip is another plus and he should have too much for Goose Man, who has done well since joining the Jamie Snowden stable but was comfortably beaten on his debut in this sphere last month. Kayf Hernando and Percussion are both more than capable of being in the mix.
Fresh might be the time to catch GO ON CHEZ on his hunter chase debut and he boasts solid claims on these terms. Goose Man flopped at Wincanton but is worth another chance and might be the danger.
The percentage call goes to GO ON CHEZ, who is consistent and favoured by the weights. Percussion is second choice.
(5) Malina Jamila 8/1, Bumper/hurdles winner but not the most consistent, typically following a solid fourth at Doncaster with a brace of lesser efforts, albeit she went off too hard over C&D latest. Visor replaces cheekpieces. Capable but becoming hard to trust; much depends on what effect the visor might have.
15
1st (15) (33/1 -65%) Harkangel
33
33/1(-65%)
(15) Harkangel 33/1, Some promise when fourth of 14 in a 21f Sedgefield handicap on reappearance in November but comfortably held since. Headgear reached for. Has failed to offer much in five handicaps and was well behind Faha Belle two runs back.
11
2nd (11) (14/1 +44%) Summerleaze
14
14/1(+44%)
(11) Summerleaze 14/1, Maiden pointer and modest form at best in her qualifying runs since the turn of the year. No real impact on handicap debut here over 2m and now hiked up in distance. With a pointing background this longer trip could help but she's unconvincing.
14
3rd (14) (25/1 -150%) Joyful Kit
25
25/1(-150%)
(14) Joyful Kit 25/1, Long-standing maiden has been finding jumping an issue over fences. Sound-enough efforts back hurdling during the turn of the year and likely to give it another good go. Her Hereford third reads well but this longstanding maiden was probably flattered.
3
4th (3) (11/1 -69%) Jersey Gem
11
11/1(-69%)
(3) Jersey Gem 11/1, Showed a bit more than on hurdling debut when ninth of 13 in novice at Market Rasen in November before a heavy defeat at Wincanton a month later. Makes handicap debut up in trip for yard going great guns. Tongue tie also fitted. Could be some improvement lurking now sent into handicaps in a tongue-tie.
8
5th (8) (11/4 +0%) Hazy Dream
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(8) Hazy Dream 11/4, Had a breathing op ahead of return from a year off and she landed a bit of a punt from out of the weights over C&D a fortnight ago. 6 lb higher but she did it easily so the follow up may well be on the cards. Back from an absence and wind surgery to win well over C&D two weeks ago; up 6lb.
9
6th (9) (7/1 +42%) Danzini
7
7/1(+42%)
(9) Danzini 7/1, Won at Southwell in 2022 and back on track with headgear fitted when third twice last summer. Off 8 months and market may guide. Can be quirky but returns fresh and has a big run in her off this mark.
7
7th (7) (66/1 -1000%) Lyla Garrity
66
66/1(-1000%)
(7) Lyla Garrity 66/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland and achieved nothing on British debut 3 weeks ago. Blinkers quickly reached for. 50-1 when pulled up in a Chepstow handicap on stable debut; headgear is soon turned to.
2
8th (2) (8/1 +33%) Faha Belle
8
8/1(+33%)
(2) Faha Belle 8/1, Irish point winner who failed to better modest form in bumpers and novice hurdles. Bit more like it when third upped to 3m on handicap debut at Doncaster in January. 14l fourth on handicap debut; Daire Davis can claim 7lb this time and that will help.
13
9th (13) (14/1 +44%) Baby Sham
14
14/1(+44%)
(13) Baby Sham 14/1, Successful twice during middle part of 2023 but struggled to land a telling blow since. Has slipped back to a good mark following her latest struggles on good to soft.
10
10th (10) (100/1 -100%) Sunshine Girl
100
100/1(-100%)
(10) Sunshine Girl 100/1, Showed improved form stepping up in trip to score at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) last summer on her final start for Stuart Crawford. Mixed bag in 5 starts for Gary Hanmer, though, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere starting out for another yard. Won a 3m handicap off 2lb higher last summer but mostly well held in the meantime.
12
11th (12) (12/1 -71%) Step It Out Goldie
12
12/1(-71%)
(12) Step It Out Goldie 12/1, Showed ability in Irish bumper last year. Little to shout about in her qualifying runs over hurdles but yard going better now and she's up in distance for this handicap debut. Placed in an Irish bumper; poor in Britain but she's up in distance for her handicap debut.
1
|PU| (1) (9/1 -80%) Sailing Grace
9
9/1(-80%)
(1) Sailing Grace 9/1, Made a winning debut at Newton Abbot last season, before still looking in need of the experience when runner-up at Ayr next time. All but came down at the fourth at Hereford on her final outing and may have needed the run on reappearance/handicap debut in March. One to note up in trip. Interesting mark on her juvenile form; heavy ground and an absence excuses last time.
4
|PU| (4) (17/2 +29%) Spitfire Girl
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(4) Spitfire Girl 17/2, Ended last season with narrow victory (off 1lb lower) over C&D but been a mixed bag since, going with little fluency when plugging on for fifth in her repeat bid last month. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. C&D winner on a good mark and latest run here was a step in the right direction.
6
|PU| (6) (33/1 -106%) Little Talks
33
33/1(-106%)
(6) Little Talks 33/1, Bit more like it when hitting the frame in a brace of 3m handicaps this winter. Held back by a bad mistake at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago and return to this sort of trip will help. Fourth at Doncaster in Jan but hasn't gone on from there in handicaps at 2m7f and 2m4f.
17:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
24f Race Class Flow
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Hazy Dream recorded a bloodless success over C&D 13 days ago and merits the utmost respect despite a 6lb hike in the weights, but SAILING GRACE is preferred. Anthony Honeyball's charge looked outpaced over 2m3f at Taunton last time out on her handicap bow, but she looks set to appreciate a step up in trip and appeals as a solid candidate eased 2lb in the handicap. Danzini had been running to a consistent level when last seen in August and she is another to consider.
It might be worth taking a chance on STEP IT OUT GOLDIE, who represents a yard going much better than it was during her qualifying runs and this trip promises to suit now handicapping. Hazy Dream was impressive over C&D a fortnight ago and is the obvious alternative, with Sailing Grace another to consider.
Perhaps SPITFIRE GIRL can return to winning ways after a positive performance here last month on ground that would have been too soft.
(16) Club Manager 11/1, Fair winner at 16f on Flat. Eighth of 20 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft, 125/1) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and he's capable of better. 4yo not one to rule out if given more fluent round of jumping on handicap debut.
9
2nd (9) (9/1 +73%) Mary's Pride
9
9/1(+73%)
(9) Mary's Pride 9/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 118 days ago. Shown nothing in three runs this term; very hard to fancy.
5
3rd (5) (4/1 +43%) Run For Harry
4
4/1(+43%)
(5) Run For Harry 4/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Naas (19.3f, soft) 8 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Naas run a definite improvement; more likely needed though.
15
4th (15) (9/1 +25%) Missus Beeton
9
9/1(+25%)
(15) Missus Beeton 9/1, 22/1, below form ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 129 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut from a fair mark on the pick of her form. Latest Thurles run was disappointing but definite claims on C&D second last summer.
10
5th (10) (12/1 -140%) Herculaneum
12
12/1(-140%)
(10) Herculaneum 12/1, Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in November. Another sound effort when second of 17 in handicap hurdle (9/4) at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 146 days ago, conceding first run. Fine form at Thurles in the autumn; handles better ground too so respected.
14
6th (14) (20/1 -122%) Jinxs Link
20
20/1(-122%)
(14) Jinxs Link 20/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in July. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 7/2). Off 7 months. Beaten favourite off this mark last twice; bit to do on return from 7 months' absence.
2
7th (2) (5/1 +33%) Wrecking Ball Paul
5
5/1(+33%)
(2) Wrecking Ball Paul 5/1, Twice a winner on the Flat in 2024. 8/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 26 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and he should be a factor from this mark. Front-runner in good AW form of late; dangerous if allowed free rein up front.
11
8th (11) (33/1 -65%) Kinbara Hills
33
33/1(-65%)
(11) Kinbara Hills 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft, 50/1) 8 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Opening mark a bit on the high side but open to improvement.
7
9th (7) (100/1 -300%) Mullaghmore Wave
100
100/1(-300%)
(7) Mullaghmore Wave 100/1, 11/2, good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft). Off 17 months. Down in trip and the market may guide. Long absent and trips looks inadequate.
1
|F| (1) (11/1 -38%) Teagarden Jazz
11
11/1(-38%)
(1) Teagarden Jazz 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form eighth of 21 in juvenile hurdle (14/1) at Naas (15.7f, soft). Off 15 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut and fitness won't be an issue given the yard she represents. Useful juvenile form; market likely good guide on handicap debut after long absence.
6
10th (6) (33/1 +0%) Joke Dancer
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Joke Dancer 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap chase (9/1) at Navan (17f, heavy) 32 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Prolific winner in Britain; jumping awry of late chasing and back hurdling here.
8
11th (8) (9/1 +73%) Frontline Worker
9
9/1(+73%)
(8) Frontline Worker 9/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 59 days ago. Entitled to come on for recent comeback run and better ground to suit.
13
12th (13) (20/1 -233%) Solo Flight
20
20/1(-233%)
(13) Solo Flight 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 125/1) 137 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut and he's a potential improver. Potential improver back on better ground for handicap debut.
3
13th (3) (4/1 +33%) So They Tell Me
4
4/1(+33%)
(3) So They Tell Me 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, fifth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, soft) 160 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve so has to go on the shortlist. Maiden promise; quicker ground here for handicap debut and unexposed.
12
14th (12) (25/1 +0%) Johnny Cigar
25
25/1(+0%)
(12) Johnny Cigar 25/1, 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good). Off 11 months. Down in trip. Promise in bumpers but underwhelming form over hurdles; absent 11 months.
4
15th (4) (66/1 -371%) Falak
66
66/1(-371%)
(4) Falak 66/1, Third of 14 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft). Off 7 months and given a chance by the assessor if fully fit. Back from a break but runs well fresh and has his ground.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
FRONTLINE WORKER has each-way claims on drying ground. Testing going didn't see her to best effect on her return at Naas in February, but it should have brought her on. Her best results have come on similar ground to what she is forecast to encounter. Herculaneum has gone well fresh before which makes him dangerous. He was in good form in October and November in winning over hurdles at Thurles and being placed three times over flights and fences. Jockey Oran McGill is good value for his 7lb claim. So They Tell Me is very much unexposed on handicap debut with three outings in maiden hurdles that yielded a best finish of third at Limerick. Teagarden Jazz has a very lengthy absence to overcome but has fair form behind useful horses, so a market move would be significant.
It might be worth siding with CLUB MANAGER, who gets a handy age allowance on this handicap debut and he has to be capable of better in this sphere given his Flat ability. Wrecking Ball Paul figures on a tempting mark and is a danger, while market support for So They Tell Me would look ominous.
Fit from the AW, WRECKING BALL PAUL could be hard to catch around this tight circuit with the ground coming in his favour
(2) Fly Pass 13/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 18/1) 11 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers back on and should make her presence felt. Off 3 months before a solid fourth at Yarmouth; player with usual blinkers back on.
4
2nd (4) (10/1 -100%) Havana Prince
10
10/1(-100%)
(4) Havana Prince 10/1, 4/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 39 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Has failed to fire in two runs this season so he needs to take a step forward.
3
3rd (3) (7/1 -100%) Bestie
7
7/1(-100%)
(3) Bestie 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/2) 37 days ago. Could be a threat back up to 7f having shaped pretty well over this trip on his penultimate start. Beat only one at Newcastle last time; weighted to go well if shrugging off latest effort.
1
4th (1) (5/4 +75%) Jesmond Dawn
1.25
5/4(+75%)
(1) Jesmond Dawn 5/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden (66/1) at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut and big step forward needed. Good Ripon third last May but has twice failed to build on it; may do better now h'capping.
7
5th (7) (40/1 -60%) Curious Mrs Fox
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Curious Mrs Fox 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 8 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, soft). Off 7 months and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Failed to make the frame in her four 2yo runs; others appeal more.
9
6th (9) (14/1 -250%) Clionia
14
14/1(-250%)
(9) Clionia 14/1, Good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 28/1) 18 days ago, flattered by proximity to the winner. Vulnerable for win purposes. Best effort when runner-up at Chelmsford 18 days ago; in with a chance.
5
7th (5) (7/2 +36%) Loubiere
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(5) Loubiere 7/2, Eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 17/2) 16 days ago. Good second on her reappearance at the same course but will be going into the unknown conditions-wise if the ground is slower than good, which seems likely. Rare poor effort when eighth in Newcastle h'cap 16 days ago; the sort to bounce back.
8
8th (8) (18/1 +28%) Queen Of Africa
18
18/1(+28%)
(8) Queen Of Africa 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, fifteenth of 18 in nursery at Leicester (6f, good). Off 6 months and looks set for another struggle. Has offered little in four runs to date; off six months off with lots more required.
17:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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This can go the way of LOUBIERE, who may have disappointed last time out but is better judged on her penultimate effort when second over 1m at Newcastle. Rebecca Menzies' charge showed promise on the turf last season and this looks like a good opportunity to get off the mark, with recent Chelmsford runner-up Clionia the main danger. Havana Prince and the unexposed handicap debutant Jesmond Dawn cannot be ruled out either.
The return to this trip should suit BESTIE and he earns the vote ahead of Havana Prince and Fly Pass.
This looks a good opportunity for Amy Murphy's consistent filly FLY PASS to build on her Yarmouth fourth and gain a breakthrough victory
(7) Flaming Ambition 13/2, Won sole start in points and confirmed promise of eye-catching hurdling debut up in trip when landing 21f Warwick maiden. Creditable second under a penalty at Southwell since but probably best watched switched to fences after 2 years off. Graduates to a handicap, fences and a new trip for this first run since April 2022.
11
2nd (11) (5/1 +55%) Good Work
5
5/1(+55%)
(11) Good Work 5/1, Fair maiden chaser has long been an irresolute sort and produced one of his lesser efforts when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft, 10/3) 25 days ago. Others preferred. 0-21, below form on last two outings; finished second 11 times, including over 3m on heavy.
2
3rd (2) (17/2 +23%) Red Rookie
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(2) Red Rookie 17/2, Looked back in form when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy, 18/1) 32 days ago, albeit without fully convincing with his suitability for the longer trip. Others preferred. Underwhelming in his six runs this November-March; best of those runs three starts back.
10
4th (10) (10/3 -11%) Anti Bridgie
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(10) Anti Bridgie 10/3, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles last season and took advantage of a weak race to open her account over fences in a 5-runner novice chase at Warwick (20f, heavy) 45 days ago. Respected back in a handicap. Did not have to be at her best to win last time but has made a solid start to chase career.
1
5th (1) (11/1 -120%) Omar Maretti
11
11/1(-120%)
(1) Omar Maretti 11/1, Landed a gamble when capitalising on further drop in the weights at Catterick (25.2f) in February. Since posted a pair of respectable third-placed efforts and he's not discounted. Won four-runner race by a street at Catterick (3m1f); not so good either start since.
9
6th (9) (20/1 -67%) East Street
20
20/1(-67%)
(9) East Street 20/1, Benefited from a pace collapse when scoring at Wetherby (24.2f) in November and almost followed up at Newcastle next time. Very little to like since, though, and it seems as if temperament is beginning to get the better of him. Good runs in November and December but he's lost his form.
5
7th (5) (5/1 +9%) Hudson De Grugy
5
5/1(+9%)
(5) Hudson De Grugy 5/1, Prone to mistakes over fences but produced creditable effort when third of 8 in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, good to soft, 6/1) 46 days ago. Jumping remains a concern but he's clearly on a good mark if able to produce a clean round. Made mistakes on last two outings and stamina not proven (seen only twice at about 3m).
4
|U| (4) (4/1 +50%) Hauraki Gulf
4
4/1(+50%)
(4) Hauraki Gulf 4/1, Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield in January before doubling his tally at Leicester the following month. Fourth in a more competitive event over C&D (heavy, 4/1) 39 days ago and holds place claims. Won two small-field chases in the mud; C&D performance (heavy) on latest outing was modest.
17:35 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 3)
24f Race Class Flow
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OMAR MARETTI should appreciate this ease in class having finished third in a 0-150 event at Carlisle earlier this month. Alex Hales' veteran is now only 1lb higher than his 35-length romp at Catterick in February and a return to the winner's enclosure could be in the offing. Anti Bridgie showed more verve in first-time cheekpieces when making all in a novice chase at Warwick last time out. The seven-year-old mare is a viable alternative to the selection, while Belargus and Hudson De Grugy also warrant a second look.
BELARGUS has returned to some sort of form and can cash in on a much-reduced mark. Omar Maretti has produced a couple of sound efforts after winning at Catterick and can make the frame again, with Anti Bridgie another player back in a handicap.
The most solid option appears to be ANTI BRIDGIE, who will be suited by the step up in trip after her odds-on win last time.
(6) Expressova 7/2, Respectable fourth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 33/1). Off 171 days. First run for yard after leaving Ms Sheila Lavery. Hood on 1st time. Very much one to monitor in the betting. Progressive last season and joined this yard for 135,000gns; may have more to offer.
2
2nd (2) (7/2 -115%) Gypsy Woman
3.5
7/2(-115%)
(2) Gypsy Woman 7/2, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (11/4) at Cork (7f, good to soft), having run of race. Off 7 months. Type to make a better 4-y-o and capable of making a winning return. Progressive when last seen but she has a lot to prove under these testing conditions.
1
3rd (1) (10/1 -67%) Girl Racer
10
10/1(-67%)
(1) Girl Racer 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm, 20/1). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Looked promising on first two starts last season and remains unexposed. Highly tried for William Haggas; still lightly raced and may have some untapped potential.
8
4th (8) (9/1 +55%) Red Heel
9
9/1(+55%)
(8) Red Heel 9/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 6 months. Rejoined yard after leaving W.McCreery. Something to find on form. Previous winner of this race but she does seem to need better ground.
5
5th (5) (15/2 +53%) Nahori
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(5) Nahori 15/2, Winner at Dundalk in December. 9/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Need to get back on track. Debut winner on the AW; didn't look at home on heavy ground when making turf debut.
4
6th (4) (25/1 -79%) Lady Arwen
25
25/1(-79%)
(4) Lady Arwen 25/1, C&D winner. 16/1, below form twelfth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft). Off 6 months. Others make more appeal. Three-time winner but lacks a run and ideally wants quicker ground than this.
3
7th (3) (11/4 +50%) All Lies Ahead
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(3) All Lies Ahead 11/4, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, bit below form 5¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Easy in listed race at Cork (6f, heavy) 25 days ago, missing break. Not one to write off. After starting slowly she ran surprisingly well in a 6f Listed last time; better at 7f.
7
8th (7) (9/1 -80%) Everylittlestep
9
9/1(-80%)
(7) Everylittlestep 9/1, Course winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 4/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Down in trip. Could get back on the up. Hat-trick last summer; perhaps ready for a break when below par the final time.
17:40 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
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EXPRESSOVA showed a liking for these ground conditions last year when winning at Cork for Sheila Lavery and wound up the season with a creditable fourth to Zephron in a 22-runner Curragh handicap over this trip. She was sold for 135,000gns last December to join Joseph O'Brien. All Lies Ahead gained her second career win when successful over this trip on heavy ground at Leopardstown 12 months ago. She went close to adding to that tally a couple of times last autumn and was slowly away when reappearing in a Listed race at the Cork Easter meeting. Lady Arwen has won twice at this venue including over a mile last September, while Gypsy Woman has shown her best form on good ground.
GYPSY WOMAN upped her game to make all at Cork on her final 3-y-o outing and, 7 months on, she could pull off similar tactics at another track that's favourable to prominent racers. Expressova is an obvious player on debut for Joseph O'Brien and Everylittlestep could get back on track on return.
Some interesting runners but ALL LIES AHEAD (nap) has the benefit of a run and it was a highly encouraging one at Cork.
(7) Hell Hound 25/1, £72,000 buy who chased home the very promising Champion Bumper third Jalon d'Oudairies in a point, but he was never involved on bumper debut at Newbury (12/1) in November. Tongue tie goes on. Remains interesting on his solid Irish point effort; tongue-tie applied.
9
2nd (9) (6/4 +55%) Big Ginge
1.5
6/4(+55%)
(9) Big Ginge 6/4, Has shown plenty in a couple of bumpers, pulling way to front back straight under this rider in valuable sales event at Newbury last month. Clearly possesses a fair amount of ability if it can be channelled correctly. Ran well in valuable event at Newbury last time; has the best chance on form.
5
3rd (5) (4/1 +20%) Disco Davis
4
4/1(+20%)
(5) Disco Davis 4/1, Point winner who produced a promising first effort under Rules in Doncaster bumper 12 weeks ago. Can progress. British point winner; respectable fifth at Doncaster on the switch to rules.
11
4th (11) (11/1 +31%) Little Dipper
11
11/1(+31%)
(11) Little Dipper 11/1, £11,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Gaitway and fairly useful hurdler Diamond Gait. Likely type on paper for in-form yard. £11,000 3yo; half-brother to two bumper/hurdle winners; likely type.
13
5th (13) (9/1 +25%) Shady Wadey
9
9/1(+25%)
(13) Shady Wadey 9/1, Luck of The Kitten gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Sarasota Star and dual bumper winner Snegurochka. Dam unraced. One to note on pedigree. Siblings include a bumper scorer; trainer is 2-6 in bumpers this term.
10
6th (10) (16/1 +52%) Don Rafael
16
16/1(+52%)
(10) Don Rafael 16/1, Has shown just poor form in a couple of bumpers, labouring over 3f out starting out for this yard in listed Cheltenham event on New Year's Day. Drops back in class but is not solid on the figures.
1
7th (1) (125/1 -25%) Billy Butcher
125
125/1(-25%)
(1) Billy Butcher 125/1, No show in 2 bumpers. Down the field in both runs.
6
8th (6) (100/1 -203%) Fidendum
100
100/1(-203%)
(6) Fidendum 100/1, Passing Glance gelding. Dam 2m hurdle winner. Wears hood/tongue strap. Out of a hurdles winner; wears hood and tongue-tie on debut.
4
9th (4) (18/1 -555%) Country Park
18
18/1(-555%)
(4) Country Park 18/1, £150,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to bumper winner Goodtimecrew from the family of Wicklow Brave. Won sole start in Irish points and odds on for Rules debut in Southwell bumper 2 months ago, but went out like a light in the straight. Could be worth another chance. Irish point winner; something was possibly amiss at Southwell for new yard.
3
10th (3) (33/1 -313%) Celtic Sea
33
33/1(-313%)
(3) Celtic Sea 33/1, Seemingly unfancied at 33/1 but made a promising start to his career when second in C&D bumper in December. Not so good 12 weeks on at Hereford, though. May benefit from this return to Ludlow, having gone close over C&D on debut.
8
11th (8) (7/1 -27%) The Happy Chapati
7
7/1(-27%)
(8) The Happy Chapati 7/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One. Sent off favourite but showed little on debut at Doncaster in January. Has since undergone breathing operation, and clearly thought capable of better. Probably best to forgive debut effort; had wind surgery since; nicely bred.
2
12th (2) (150/1 -127%) Brockarno
150
150/1(-127%)
(2) Brockarno 150/1, Promise on first run in bumpers for John Groucott in February 2023. Back from a year off for new trainer. Weak form for John Groucott last term.
16
13th (16) (16/1 -14%) Wistmans Prince
16
16/1(-14%)
(16) Wistmans Prince 16/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam 2m-23f hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bucking The Trend. Interesting newcomer. In good hands but looks a jumps prospect on breeding.
12
14th (12) (9/1 +44%) Milan Milos
9
9/1(+44%)
(12) Milan Milos 9/1, Backed at long odds, very much bred for stamina, but showed plenty of ability on debut in Kempton bumper last month. Entitled to progress. One of the main form contenders provided his Kempton effort is backed up.
14
15th (14) (200/1 -506%) Six Foot Lap
200
200/1(-506%)
(14) Six Foot Lap 200/1, Couple of hurdles winners in his pedigree but showed little on debut at Kempton last month (Milan Milos fourth). Beaten long way at Kempton (behind Milan Milos).
15
16th (15) (250/1 -150%) Tican
250
250/1(-150%)
(15) Tican 250/1, Teofilo gelding who is bred more for the Flat, being a half-brother to smart 7f/1m winner Awesometank and out of a 6f winner who stayed 1m. Flat-bred gelding; stable is 0-63 in bumpers.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Given wind surgery since a listless effort on debut at Doncaster in January, much better can be expected of THE HAPPY CHAPATI on this occasion, with the recent form of his stable another source of encouragement. A half-brother to The New One, the five-year-old is preferred to the similarly well-bred Country Park, whereas Celtic Sea would have strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate effort over C&D when not beaten far in second. Others to note include Big Ginge, Disco Davis and newcomer Wistmans Prince.
Better is clearly expected of THE HAPPY CHAPATI and he's worth another chance despite his Doncaster flop having undergone a breathing operation in the meantime. Big Ginge has plenty of ability if he can settle down, while Country Park isn't one to give up on despite folding tamely when sent off odds on at Southwell. Wistmans Prince is a newcomer to note.
The form choice is BIG GINGE, albeit it's no penalty kick with some of his rivals looking likely to improve on last-time-out form.
(6) Jessie Lightfoot 6/1, Twice a winner over fences and decent efforts in defeat this season, including when third back chasing at Plumpton 2 months ago. Has re-joined this yard having left Evan Williams. Respected/. Has performed okay this season for Evan Williams and this is her sort of race.
3
2nd (3) (4/1 -33%) Airtothethrone
4
4/1(-33%)
(3) Airtothethrone 4/1, Won a handicap chase here (23f) last season and plenty of creditable efforts in defeat since, including runner-up back at Taunton (23f) penultimate start. Has to bounce back from a poor run but has dropped to his last winning mark and yard back among winners in recent weeks. Headgear on. Sole win came here and ran well at this track after a wind op; gruelling ground last time.
1
3rd (1) (5/2 +72%) Bbold
2.5
5/2(+72%)
(1) Bbold 5/2, Fair chaser nowadays and respectable efforts both starts for this yard after 9 months off, including when third at Wincanton on Sunday. Others look better treated. Ran a respectable race when a 15l third at Wincanton on Sunday.
4
4th (4) (9/1 +44%) Head And Heart
9
9/1(+44%)
(4) Head And Heart 9/1, In first-time cheekpieces, doubled her tally at Warwick (25.5f, heavy) in January but ran out next time and pulled up both starts since. Change of headgear now but in danger of going the wrong way. All gone pear shaped since his Warwick win; fair mark should the new blinkers work.
8
5th (8) (8/1 -14%) Kingsmill Gin
8
8/1(-14%)
(8) Kingsmill Gin 8/1, C&D winner who bounced back to her best when scoring at Exeter a year ago. After 8 months off, showed that she retains plenty of enthusiasm when mid-field at Exeter on New Year's Day but struggled there after a further 3 months off 17 days ago. Under these less demanding conditions she should go well if as good as she was.
7
6th (7) (11/1 -47%) Flemen's Tipple
11
11/1(-47%)
(7) Flemen's Tipple 11/1, Runner-up a few times but remains a maiden and last 2 efforts were poor, tried in headgear latest. 0-15; placed form over hurdles but neither chase run was wildly encouraging.
2
|PU| (2) (11/1 -83%) Grove Road
11
11/1(-83%)
(2) Grove Road 11/1, Looked a promising stayer in the making when winning a brace of novice hurdles in late 2022. However, hasn't kicked on since and last 3 efforts have been poor. Has form figures of P366 over fences and the placed effort was remote.
9
|PU| (9) (11/1 -69%) Shortcross Storm
11
11/1(-69%)
(9) Shortcross Storm 11/1, Scored over fences at Newton Abbot in May but below par next 4 starts, though was a long way out of the handicap when remote second at Fakenham 23 days ago after 7 months off. Only 4 lb out of the weights on this occasion. 4lb wrong and difficult to know what form he's in at the minute.
5
|PU| (5) (12/1 +0%) Unblinking
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Unblinking 12/1, Gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) last season and good runner-up efforts 3 starts this term, though needs to shrug off a poor run at Exeter. Went close over C&D in December and would have found the ground too soft at Exeter.
17:50 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
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This is an open heat in which only a tentative vote can go to KINGSMILL GIN. The 11-year-old has struggled on testing ground recently, but she has been eased in the handicap as a result and, with forecast conditions in her favour today, the veteran could find some form. Jessie Lightfoot continues to run well in defeat and she is unlikely to be far away, while Airtothethrone finds himself on a competitive mark and may improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces.
AIRTOTHETHRONE disappointed at Chepstow last time but he's back on his last winning mark so could be the answer with his yard in good form. Shortcross Storm hinted at a return to form from a long way out of the handicap at Fakenham on his return so is respected, with Jessie Lightfoot another to consider.
Tim Vaughan's AIRTOTHETHRONE runs this track well and he's readily forgiven his latest remote finish on desperate ground at Chepstow.
(2) Me Wee Bonnie Lass 9/2, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 10/3, fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 120 days ago. Remains open to further progress dropping back in trip. 2m4f may have been too far last time; back in trip after a break and on better ground.
3
2nd (3) (9/1 -100%) First Dare
9
9/1(-100%)
(3) First Dare 9/1, Latest win in hurdle at Navan in September. 7/4, bit below form second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) in October. Career-high mark to defy on return. In good form early this season; back from winter break with ground coming in her favour.
4
3rd (4) (13/8 +7%) Jolie Coeur Allen
1.625
13/8(+7%)
(4) Jolie Coeur Allen 13/8, Promise in pair of bumpers and similarly offered something to work on in 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles during the winter. Goes handicapping with top yard continuing in fine form and return to a sounder surface could see her in an even better light. Beaten favourite in all maidens on worse ground; improvement possible on changed ground.
1
4th (1) (9/1 -157%) Instant Tendance
9
9/1(-157%)
(1) Instant Tendance 9/1, Fair in bumpers and having got off the mark in a mares' maiden over hurdles at Navan (2m) last month, she backed that up when second on handicap debut back at that venue 32 days ago, despite making her effort earlier than ideal. Respected again. Recent form on heavy, interesting to see if she can improve on better ground.
7
5th (7) (125/1 -213%) Deep Sigh
125
125/1(-213%)
(7) Deep Sigh 125/1, Fair winner at 1m on Flat. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Eleventh of 20 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft, 200/1) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Hasn't threatened in maidens, lots of improvement needed to make an impact in handicap.
8
6th (8) (11/2 +61%) Grace Faraday
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(8) Grace Faraday 11/2, 7/2, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. May prove vulnerable to less exposed sorts here. On a fair mark; needs to jump better than last time however, better ground may help.
6
|F| (6) (7/2 +42%) Green Sky
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(6) Green Sky 7/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who has displayed promise over hurdles, best effort yet when third in listed juvenile event at Doncaster (16.6f) in January. Not disgraced back on the level at the Curragh (1m) 37 days ago and likely she can do better now handicapping in this sphere. Okay Lincoln run recently; 4yo now hooded for handicap hurdle debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
JOLIE COEUR ALLEN ought to be able to do some damage off a mark of 109 on her handicap debut. A debut fifth in a Grade 2 bumper showed the esteem she's held in and, although she hasn't got her head in front in three runs over flights, her third in Fairyhouse got a boost when the winner finished runner-up in a Grade 1 mares' novices' hurdle at Fairyhouse. Green Sky was third in a Listed fillies' juvenile hurdle at Doncaster on better ground, so has to enter calculations in the first-time hood. Instant Tendance hasn't finished out of the first three in her last five races and will be gunning for victory having been beaten into second when odds-on favourite at Navan. Me Wee Bonnie Lass is two from three and shouldn't be underestimated despite a slightly underwhelming effort at Limerick over Christmas.
JOLIE COEUR ALLEN shaped with promise over hurdles during the winter and appealing as the type to do better still now handicapping/returned to a sounder surface she could well be the way to go for her powerful stable. Green Sky and Instant Tendance are others to consider in a competitive contest.
ME WEE BONNIE LASS won her bumper on similar ground and back down in trip here gets the vote in an open race
(3) Il Va De Soi 2/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft, 11/10) 23 days ago, always holding on. Going the right way and should be on the premises again. Up another 8lb, which demands more again but he's turned a corner with last two efforts.
4
2nd (4) (6/1 +0%) Damarta
6
6/1(+0%)
(4) Damarta 6/1, Confirmed promise of his third at this track when running out a comfortable winner at Southwell in January. Steady pace did him no favours at Huntingdon next time and he's likely to get back on track up in trip with a tongue strap applied. Won readily at Southwell (2m, good to soft); fair third on starts either side (soft/heavy).
1
3rd (1) (13/8 +7%) Mr Bramley
1.625
13/8(+7%)
(1) Mr Bramley 13/8, Progressive in bumpers and immediate improvement on hurdles debut at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) where he landed a decent novice in decisive fashion. Made it 2-2 in this sphere at Carlisle last month and more improvement should be forthcoming now pitched into a handicap. Progressive and this opening mark looks well within his reach.
6
4th (6) (8/1 +0%) Royal Rhythm
8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Royal Rhythm 8/1, Made a successful debut for Jonjo O'Neill at Carlisle in October. Added to that at Wetherby on Boxing Day and has remained in form since, albeit while shaping as if the handicapper has caught up with him. Good chance if he reverts to the form shown when winning at Wetherby at Christmas.
5
5th (5) (25/1 -79%) Art Approval
25
25/1(-79%)
(5) Art Approval 25/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences for Fergal O'Brien and showed that some ability remains when fifth to Il Va de Soi in handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. On a fair mark if he can build on that. Latest start was a step back in the right direction and he does have a reduced mark.
7
6th (7) (150/1 -127%) Jac Jumper
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Jac Jumper 150/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles and fences in France but pulled up both starts for current yard and has plenty to prove. Pulled up when 33-1 and 80-1 for his two starts in Britain, given wind surgery in between.
8
7th (8) (16/1 -45%) Sizing Pottsie
16
16/1(-45%)
(8) Sizing Pottsie 16/1, Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington in 2021/22 and hit the crossbar in a 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle (heavy) in November. Back on track with blinkers applied at Ffos Las 24 days ago but others look better treated. Some minor honours in a rather mixed record over hurdles this season, in blinkers latest.
2
8th (2) (16/1 -167%) Cloud Dancer
16
16/1(-167%)
(2) Cloud Dancer 16/1, Made a winning hurdles debut over 2m at Newbury in February 2023 and bettered that form when third of 4 in a useful conditions race at Ascot (2m, good) on his reappearance in November. Not quite in the same form since. Needs overall improvement for this handicap debut, with headgear first time.
18:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
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Although respected, an 8lb rise for Il Va De Soi's Chepstow triumph demands more from him. The six-year-old may be worth taking on, possibly with fellow in-form rival DAMARTA making most appeal. The son of Martaline should relish this step up in distance if judged on his breeding and he's taken to regain the winning thread. Cloud Dancer's opening mark looks somewhat stiff judged on his latest defeat at Plumpton, but a first-time visor may spark some improvement.
MR BRAMLEY is two from two over hurdles and appears to have been let in lightly for handicaps, so he's a confident choice to get the better of Il Va de Soi, who is also going the right way. Damarta should get back on track and looks the pick of the remainder.
The progressive MR BRAMLEY (nap) looks on a very reasonable mark for his handicap debut and he can win again.
(1) Ameilya 16/1, Once-raced filly. 18/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at Limerick (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 10 months. Significantly up in trip. May take a step forward if she's tuned up. Midfield at Limerick (7f, good to firm) in a maiden won by the smart Snellen.
2
2nd (2) (28/1 +30%) Bint Al Dandy
28
28/1(+30%)
(2) Bint Al Dandy 28/1, £40,000 yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Dandy Man filly. Dam unraced half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Sampras and 7f winner Sunset Lane (both useful) out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) Survey. Likely best watched on debut. £40,000 yearling but then sold for 1,000gns as a 2yo; well related but can only be watched.
3
3rd (3) (4/5 +51%) Dollerina
0.8
4/5(+51%)
(3) Dollerina 4/5, Fairly useful filly who was pretty highly tried as a juvenile. Failed to justify cramped odds back from 6 months off when fourth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 4/7) 12 days ago, but she could yet get back on track with her yard going well. Beaten at odds-on on the AW recently; sets the standard on last year's Group form.
12
4th (12) (11/1 -57%) Step It Out
11
11/1(-57%)
(12) Step It Out 11/1, Twice-raced filly. 7/2, third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f). Off 131 days. Hood on 1st time. Placed efforts over 7f on the AW at Dundalk; goes up in trip with a hood added.
15
5th (15) (11/2 +21%) Whispersinthewind
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(15) Whispersinthewind 11/2, Thrice-raced filly. 2/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (1m) in November, unable to sustain effort. Previous exploits at that venue contained promise and she could yet get back on track returning from 5 months off. Three defeats on the AW at Dundalk (7f/1m), going off favourite the last twice.
10
6th (10) (6/1 +50%) Pink Aurora
6
6/1(+50%)
(10) Pink Aurora 6/1, 26,000 gns yearling, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 8.3f winner Msayyan and winner up to 8.3f Gordonstoun. Stable having good spell. 26,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Msayyan (1m 2yo; RPR 85).
7
7th (7) (150/1 -275%) Mama Zonia
150
150/1(-275%)
(7) Mama Zonia 150/1, Magna Grecia filly. Half-sister to useful 12.3f winner Cycladic. 80/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Cork (7f, heavy) on debut 25 days ago, no extra over 2f out. Probably one for later on. In rear throughout when 80-1 for a 7f maiden on testing ground at Cork.
8
8th (8) (25/1 +38%) Miss Meagher
25
25/1(+38%)
(8) Miss Meagher 25/1, €11,000 yearling, Galileo Gold filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 7.5f), half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Doctor Geoff. Galileo Gold filly; cost 11,000euros as a yearling; dam placed 7.4f (RPR 54).
14
9th (14) (9/1 +86%) Victoria Kesia
9
9/1(+86%)
(14) Victoria Kesia 9/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft) on debut, missing break and never landing a blow. Off 6 months and this should reveal more. Ran green when 50-1 on debut at the Curragh; should improve but an unlikely winner of this.
5
10th (5) (80/1 -60%) Game Phoenix
80
80/1(-60%)
(5) Game Phoenix 80/1, €14,000 yearling, resold €13,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Mina Maccari. Dam, Italian 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Ashadihan. Half-sister to Italian 6.5f/7f winner Mina Maccari; dam Italian 1m2f winner.
11
11th (11) (150/1 -127%) Rodeeve
150
150/1(-127%)
(11) Rodeeve 150/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 12 days ago, missing break and off the bridle long way out. This should reveal more. Beat just one home at Dundalk 12 days ago when behind Dollerina; instantly opposable.
13
12th (13) (200/1 -100%) Trusty And True
200
200/1(-100%)
(13) Trusty And True 200/1, €17,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 66/1) on debut 61 days ago. Another likely type for later on. 66-1 and never remotely threatened to take a hand in the finish at Dundalk (1m).
18:15 Gowran Park Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow
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DOLLERINA looked a certain future winner after beating all bar Ylang Ylang on debut at the Curragh with Nativity Square in rear. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly has since performed with credit in Group 3 company but is still a maiden after five starts including when odds-on for her reappearance at Dundalk earlier this month. She's given another chance against Step It Out and Whisperinthewind who have both been placed twice on the polytrack. Fleur De Chine, Glen Princess and Ameilya are others to consider.
DOLLERINA was below her best on the back of 6 months off at Dundalk 12 days ago yet her form as a juvenile gives her excellent claims and she could be worth siding with to get back on track returned to turf. Fleur de Chine, Nativity Square and Glen Princess head up the dangers, with Whispersinthewind also in the mix.
The dilemma is whether to forgive DOLLERINA her disappointing return at Dundalk as she's a standout on her smart form of last season.
(4) Centara 9/4, Useful bumper winner who landed the odds in a 14-runner novice over C&D (good to soft) in December. Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts (both here) but drop back in trip didn't help last time and the addition of a hood could have a positive effect. Cut out quickly the last twice but he's a C&D novice winner and the hood is interesting.
3
2nd (3) (10/1 +17%) Fourofakind
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Fourofakind 10/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat in Ireland and dual hurdle winner for this yard, the second success coming in 19.5f Hereford handicap in February. However, not in anything like the same form on his next 2 starts (tried in blinkers last time) and now has a bit to prove. Capable off this mark but poor the last twice and wears no headgear this time.
6
3rd (6) (7/2 +0%) Bread And Butter
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(6) Bread And Butter 7/2, Cracking second in a big-field handicap at the Punchestown Festival on debut for Olly Murphy last April but it's been all downhill since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. Has lost his way since finishing runner-up at last year's Punchestown festival.
2
4th (2) (18/1 -80%) Jaramillo
18
18/1(-80%)
(2) Jaramillo 18/1, Unreliable individual who has struggled since opening his hurdles account in a Sedgefield novices' handicap last February. Back down to that winning mark but others preferred all the same. On last winning mark but with some serious questions to answer at the minute.
10
5th (10) (14/1 +65%) Galactic Jack
14
14/1(+65%)
(10) Galactic Jack 14/1, Useful on Flat for Andrew Balding but well below that level over hurdles. Hardly has his tail up going into this handicap debut from 2lb out of the weights.
8
6th (8) (28/1 -40%) Perfect Nelson
28
28/1(-40%)
(8) Perfect Nelson 28/1, Fair form when twice runner-up in bumpers in Ireland for Peter Fahey in May. Hurdles/stable debut sixth at Wincanton in October wasn't devoid of promise but hasn't built on that since and needs to step up a notch of two now pitched into a handicap. Has little to boast about in Britain and trailed Centara by some 20l over C&D.
7
7th (7) (15/2 -67%) Iolaos Du Mou
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(7) Iolaos Du Mou 15/2, Newbury bumper winner early last season and has finished second on 2 of his 4 starts since switched to hurdles, including on return at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in October. However, he was disappointing on handicap debut at Huntingdon later that month and absent since (has undergone a wind op). Twice second before flopping on handicap debut; rested since and given wind surgery.
5
8th (5) (10/3 +17%) Sergeant Wilson
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(5) Sergeant Wilson 10/3, Free-goer who posted a good second at Newbury off a 4 lb higher mark in November. Safely held next 2 starts (both on heavy ground) but it would be no surprise to see this 6-y-o take a step back in the right direction on this quicker surface. Quirky and can race freely, but has the form to feature now he's back on drier ground.
9
|PU| (9) (28/1 -12%) Atjima
28
28/1(-12%)
(9) Atjima 28/1, Bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles in a 2½m Ffos Las handicap last spring but she hasn't reproduced form akin to that in 4 subsequent starts. Reluctant to line up on her reappearance and then pulled up next time.
18:25 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The hat-trick seeking King Of The Road is a must for consideration after two convincing wins at Market Rasen but he does look vulnerable off a 10lb higher mark. With that in mind, CENTARA, who is already a course and distance winner, may be the way to go now he is tried with a hood applied. Open to any amount of improvement on just his second start in a handicap, the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding must have every chance back up in trip here. Sergeant Wilson completes the shortlist.
KING OF THE ROAD has shot up the weights following his brace at Market Rasen but it's unlikely that he's done improving yet and the hat-trick beckons for this 5-y-o. Sergeant Wilson needs to bounce back following a couple of rather low-key efforts but he can be expected to do just that now back on better ground and he is second choice ahead of Centara.
A chance is taken on the quirky SERGEANT WILSON, who forever comes with an element of risk but he has a lot in his favour this evening.
(12) Theflyingbee 11/8, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 11/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 60 days ago. Up in trip. Leading claims. Bumper form makes her a leading player; longer trip to suit too.
7
2nd (7) (16/1 -14%) Drumgill
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Drumgill 16/1, Modest hurdler. Fifth of 7 in bumper (33/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 20 days ago, needing stiffer test. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Up in trip. Glimpse of ability when third in Limerick maiden but hard to see him playing major role.
3
3rd (3) (11/4 +21%) Break The Boundary
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(3) Break The Boundary 11/4, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, second of 9 in hunter chase at Cork (20f, heavy) on NH debut 23 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Not discounted. Hunter-chase second with points' win on similar ground; interesting switched to hurdles.
8
4th (8) (12/1 -41%) Confidential Gosip
12
12/1(-41%)
(8) Confidential Gosip 12/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to a point winner and useful hurdler/chaser Crosshill, stays 3m. Dam (h98) bumper winner. Interesting newcomer from good yard in a weak race. Half-sister to useful hurdler Crosshill; market best guide on debut.
9
5th (9) (11/1 +21%) Ivy Hall
11
11/1(+21%)
(9) Ivy Hall 11/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs. Sixth of 8 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Punchestown (20.8f, soft) 160 days ago. 95-rated hurdler is 0-10; needs to improve but this looks an ordinary race.
6
6th (6) (40/1 -21%) A Year Older
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) A Year Older 40/1, €5,000 4-y-o, Mamool gelding. Dam failed to complete all 3 starts in points. Doesn't appeal all that much on paper. 5,000Euros buy an unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
1
7th (1) (20/1 -344%) Charlie Buckett
20
20/1(-344%)
(1) Charlie Buckett 20/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 5/4, fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) on hurdles bow 94 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Emmet Mullins. May yet have more to offer, so worth monitoring in the betting. Beaten favourite on both Thurles starts for Emmet Mullins; back from a break for new yard.
10
|F| (10) (20/1 -43%) Kimjoy
20
20/1(-43%)
(10) Kimjoy 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 20 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten in midfield on recent Naas debut; hard to see her coming on enough to feature.
5
|U| (5) (7/1 +42%) Storms End
7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Storms End 7/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Dam unraced sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) No More Heroes. The betting should guide. Out of sister to very smart No More Heroes; market support for debutante worth noting.
4
|U| (4) (20/1 +39%) Mont Beuvray
20
20/1(+39%)
(4) Mont Beuvray 20/1, Poor hurdler. Third of 4 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.2f, heavy, 50/1) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Has looked limited in six attempts hurdling, improvement needed.
18:30 Bellewstown Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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BREAK THE BOUNDARY could make an impact on his hurdling debut. He's a point-to-point winner (on decent ground) who made his track debut in a hunters chase at Cork where he was outgunned in second by a short-priced favourite who was formerly a classy sort. TheFlyingbee has some useful bumper form and could build upon a fifth place over flights in Fairyhouse. Confidential Gossip is a half-sister to a horse who has won twice over hurdles and this newcomer represents a strong stable in a weak race, while Kimjoy was far from disgraced in sixth on debut in a big field at Navan. The market expected Charlie Buckett to make a winning debut over hurdles at Thurles in January, but he disappointed in fifth. He has changed stables since then, so a watching brief may be best.
THEFLYINGBEE showed plenty in bumpers and the form of her fifth at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut a couple of months ago is the best on offer, so she gets the tentative vote up in trip ahead of Confidential Gosip, who looks the pick of the newcomers. Charlie Bucket is of interest if strong in the betting again.
THEFLYINGBEE (nap) holds the aces on her bumper form but probably has to step up a bit on her hurdles debut, this longer trip to suit
(3) Lady Malarkey 20/1, Winner for John Groucott at Worcester in May 2022 but not so good both starts for Dave Roberts the following month. Makes debut for another new yard on the back of a lengthy absence and she's probably best watched. Easily best so far at Worcester, including sole win (2022); new yard after her layoff.
1
2nd (1) (11/4 -46%) Billams Legacy
2.75
11/4(-46%)
(1) Billams Legacy 11/4, Bumper winner who has often proved a bit headstrong for her own good but she has hit the crossbar on each of her last 4 starts, including when returning from a 15-month absence on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft). Big player. Second on last four starts, going handicapping on latest under Tom Broughton at Fakenham.
7
3rd (7) (9/1 +86%) Northern Rose
9
9/1(+86%)
(7) Northern Rose 9/1, Has merely hinted at ability in various company so far and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Low-level maiden on Flat and over hurdles; probably up against from 3lb out of handicap.
4
4th (4) (9/2 +44%) Well Done Dani
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(4) Well Done Dani 9/2, Successful at Southwell and Worcester following a wind op last season. Looked a non-stayer upped to 20.4f at Southwell when last seen 9 months ago and while this drop back in trip will help, she will probably find one or two too good. Not seen since a heavy defeat in July and she's unraced on worse than good to soft.
5
5th (5) (13/8 +7%) Ma Belle Artiste
1.625
13/8(+7%)
(5) Ma Belle Artiste 13/8, Useful 1m winner on Flat for Joseph O'Brien. Changed hands for 45,000 gns in October and stepped up on initial efforts in this sphere when a clear second to Golden Maverick (winner again since) in a Haydock juvenile hurdle (15.6f, soft) last time. Of strong interest on handicap debut. Useful Flat, 7f/1m wins; front-running second at Haydock (1m7f, soft; 5 ran) latest run.
2
6th (2) (6/1 -20%) Walkinthecotswolds
6
6/1(-20%)
(2) Walkinthecotswolds 6/1, Has made the frame all 4 starts since the turn of the year, most recently finishing second on handicap debut in a 4-runner affair at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) last month. Back down in trip here and more will be needed if she's to go one better. Handicap debut when second of four at Southwell (2m4f, soft) on latest, travelling best.
18:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
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MA BELLE ARTISTE found only a subsequent winner too strong at Haydock last month and a mark of 92 looks potentially lenient now entering handicaps in this sphere. Robert Bevis' filly has shown some smart form on the Flat and she should take all the beating if continuing her progression. Billams Legacy made a most encouraging reappearance from a 460-day layoff when runner-up at Fakenham earlier this month. The nine-year-old should give another good account, while Walkinthecotswolds is unlikely to be far away either.
Ready preference is for MA BELLE ARTISTE, who was a good second to a useful type at Haydock last time and she could be about to take another sizeable step forward now pitched into a handicap. Billams Legacy is second choice on the back of her solid reappearance effort at Fakenham and Walkinthecotswolds could be in line for minor place money.
Walkinthecotswolds and BILLAMS LEGACY travelled best entering the closing stages last time out. They may be the principals in this.
(5) Action Plan 22/1, Creditable second of 5 in minor event at Cork (7f, heavy, 12/1) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not one to rule out. Hard to know what he achieved last time but his British form last season earns respect.
1
2nd (1) (4/1 +11%) Cardinal Zin
4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Cardinal Zin 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 10 in maiden (7/4) at Listowel (8f, soft), clear of rest. Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. Worth considering. Useful form in defeat as a juvenile; this mark looks no gift but he has been gelded.
4
3rd (4) (17/2 -13%) Puturhandstogether
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(4) Puturhandstogether 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Dundalk (6f), slowly away. Off 99 days. Trainer going well. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Likely improver. Interesting handicap debutant having hinted at improvement on the AW last time.
10
4th (10) (12/1 -33%) Martinelli
12
12/1(-33%)
(10) Martinelli 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Dundalk (6f) 19 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Could improve further. So not one to dismiss. Signs of progess last time but having first run beyond 6f and conditions will be testing.
2
5th (2) (3/1 +0%) Emerald Eclipse
3
3/1(+0%)
(2) Emerald Eclipse 3/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4/5, third of 8 in minor event at Dundalk (7f) 75 days ago. Pedigree points to better and his opening mark looks fair. Strict interpretation of his latest effort on the AW suggests he's well handicapped.
8
6th (8) (5/1 -25%) Blue Soul
5
5/1(-25%)
(8) Blue Soul 5/1, Good second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (8f) 33 days ago. Stable having good spell. Should continue to give a good account. Eight-race maiden placed three times on the AW, latterly over this distance of 1m.
7
7th (7) (14/1 +13%) Edvard Grieg
14
14/1(+13%)
(7) Edvard Grieg 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event (33/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has got closer in each of his runs and goes handicapping relatively unexposed.
3
8th (3) (6/1 +14%) Basilah Bear
6
6/1(+14%)
(3) Basilah Bear 6/1, Creditable second of 5 in nursery (5/2) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 6 months. Vulnerable to race-fit rivals. Consistent filly last season; won a 1m nursery at Naas; has form on heavy.
9
9th (9) (9/1 +36%) Arizona Desert
9
9/1(+36%)
(9) Arizona Desert 9/1, Winner at Leicester in October. 11/2, first run since leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Respected. British nursery winner; not overly appealing on the strength of her latest Naas effort.
18:50 Gowran Park Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow
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CARDINAL ZIN filled the runner-up spot twice on testing ground last season including behind the impressive Look At The Stars at Listowel. The Willie McCreery-trained gelding now makes his handicap debut and gets the vote over Emerald Eclipse who was well-backed when placed on both starts at Dundalk earlier this year. Basilah Bear won a nursery at Naas over this trip and also performed with credit on heavy ground. Blue Soul has been mainly campaigned at Dundalk and comes here off a decent second to Galician Girl last month.
PUTURHANDSTOGETHER has seemingly been brought along with handicaps in mind and, with the scope for better, he's worth taking a chance from an opening mark of 74. His stablemate Emerald Eclipse is a danger on the back of two solid showings and Ringside Timing is worthy of interest back up to a trip that suits.
Joseph O'Brien could have aimed EMERALD ECLIPSE at another maiden but instead goes handicapping on just his third run.
(2) Bertie Wooster 8/1, Yet to win but has made the frame on all but 2 of his 10 starts in this sphere. No match for Haiti Couleurs in a Chepstow novice (23.6f, heavy) last time but perhaps this drop back in trip/better ground will help and he's in with a shout. Still a maiden but has run a few good races in handicaps (1m7f-3m1f); thereabouts.
8
2nd (8) (13/8 +19%) Swift Hawk
1.625
13/8(+19%)
(8) Swift Hawk 13/8, Fair form on the Flat for William Knight and, having changed hands for 85,000 gns, he made the perfect start for new connections when scoring over 16.5f here in December. Testing conditions were against him at Stratford next time and can get back on track now handicapping on quicker ground. Flat background; impressed here on good to soft; got stuck in the mud at Stratford.
6
3rd (6) (8/1 +0%) Bella Civena
8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Bella Civena 8/1, Looked potentially useful when landing an 8-runner Market Rasen junior hurdle (16.6f, heavy) last March but there has been no real progress in 3 subsequent starts. Juvenile hurdle winner; perhaps not suited by heavy ground on handicap debut latest.
3
4th (3) (9/1 -64%) Stanley Pincombe
9
9/1(-64%)
(3) Stanley Pincombe 9/1, Consistent sort who resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap hurdle over 20.5f at Plumpton in November. Followed that with a solid second over this C&D but 3 lb nudge has elevated him to a mark that is probably just beyond his reach. Up another 3lb for latest second of 16 over C&D but he should be thereabouts.
1
5th (1) (50/1 -150%) Behind The Curtain
50
50/1(-150%)
(1) Behind The Curtain 50/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who, following a couple of no-shows over fences for this yard, belied odds of 50/1 when landing a handicap back in this sphere at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) last month. However, he ran no sort of a race at Exeter next time. 50-1 winner of a Wincanton handicap; heavy going perhaps a factor in his no-show at Exeter.
9
6th (9) (12/1 -100%) Lifetime Legend
12
12/1(-100%)
(9) Lifetime Legend 12/1, Largely struggled since opening his account at Catterick last February but the handicapper has given him a chance as a consequence and he returned to form when runner-up in a first-time visor (retained) at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft). Likely he'll be on the premises. Won off 11lb higher last year and returned to form when second in a visor last month.
7
7th (7) (9/1 -50%) Samazul
9
9/1(-50%)
(7) Samazul 9/1, Bumper winner last season and bettered what he showed on first 2 hurdles starts when fifth in a big-field Newbury novice (16.3f, soft) in January. Perhaps the testing conditions proved his undoing at Southwell following a wind op last month and he's not one to give up on just yet. Fifth in a Newbury maiden; unsuited by tacky surface on handicap debut since then.
5
8th (5) (5/1 +64%) Despereaux
5
5/1(+64%)
(5) Despereaux 5/1, Dual winner last season, including here, and posted of his best effort of the current campaign when fourth in a 6-runner Exeter handicap (18.5f, heavy) recently. Down another 2 lb and won't be without an each-way chance if able to build on that effort in a first-time tongue strap. Could easily stage a revival back on goodish ground and the tongue-tie is new.
10
9th (10) (28/1 +44%) Beau Haze
28
28/1(+44%)
(10) Beau Haze 28/1, Veteran who scored at Chepstow in March 2022 but very lightly raced since and he hasn't cut much ice in 2 starts since returning from a lengthy absence last month. Has been well beneath his winning level in two runs after an absence.
4
|PU| (4) (18/1 -80%) Mikhailovich
18
18/1(-80%)
(4) Mikhailovich 18/1, Got off the mark impressively at Huntingdon before posting a good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) in November. However, latest effort was rather underwhelming and one or two of these look stronger. On the last time he encountered good ground he won comfortably over this far at Huntingdon.
19:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
19f Race Class Flow
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A winner over the extended 2m4f circuit at Plumpton on his penultimate start, Stanley Pincombe rates a player in this company. However, having been raised 3lb after finishing second over C&D last time, another personal best is required from the Chris Gordon-trained gelding. By contrast, MIKHAILOVICH has been dropped 2lb since his last start and, having won when fresh before, Kim Bailey's gelding is a more intriguing option on his first run since December. Bella Civena and Bertie Wooster are a couple of others to consider.
The most interesting of these by some way is SWIFT HAWK, who got bogged down in the deep ground at Stratford but conditions here will be more suitable and he makes his handicap debut in this sphere on a potentially handy mark. Bertie Wooster and Lifetime Legend can fill the places.
Plenty to consider but DESPEREAUX (nap) has got himself very well handicapped by running below par on testing ground.
(11) Ma Hoey 40/1, 125/1, sixth of 7 in novice chase at Thurles (17.9f, heavy) 39 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Dual winner in points but rules form has been moderate; cheekpieces back on.
6
2nd (6) (2/1 +20%) O'faolains Glory
2
2/1(+20%)
(6) O'faolains Glory 2/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (6/1) at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 10 days ago, pushed out. Has good chance on form. Improved for first-time cheekpieces when making all to beat previous winner at Down Royal.
4
3rd (4) (5/1 +64%) Get It Right
5
5/1(+64%)
(4) Get It Right 5/1, Below form fifth of 12 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 71 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Yard in good nick and he's a possible improver back up in trip on handicap debut.
16
4th (16) (25/1 -108%) Rossies Tara
25
25/1(-108%)
(16) Rossies Tara 25/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 8/1, last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft) 180 days ago. Has been second twice, including over C&D, and can go well fresh; drying ground will help.
2
5th (2) (10/1 +0%) Second Subaltern
10
10/1(+0%)
(2) Second Subaltern 10/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good, 15/2). Off 7 months. Held in Kilbeggan handicaps last summer including when well-backed favourite two runs ago.
9
6th (9) (25/1 -25%) Clandara
25
25/1(-25%)
(9) Clandara 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy). Off 17 months. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Showed ability in bumper in 2022; big prices and down the field in three maidens.
7
7th (7) (14/1 -211%) Mystic Sage
14
14/1(-211%)
(7) Mystic Sage 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.2f, heavy) 159 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Related to several useful winners and starts off in handicaps off lowly mark.
3
8th (3) (20/1 -100%) Steps Match
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Steps Match 20/1, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in July. Pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, soft, 11/2), tailed off when pulled up after ninth. Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Won off 4lb lower at Roscommon last summer but generally runs over further.
10
9th (10) (40/1 -21%) Shesabreeze
40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Shesabreeze 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy) 45 days ago, dropping away before 3 out. Pulled up on handicap debut at Limerick last month and back 2f in trip on better ground.
13
10th (13) (50/1 -213%) A La Carte
50
50/1(-213%)
(13) A La Carte 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 159 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Glimmer of ability when sixth on hurdles bow; back from lay-off for first handicap, hooded.
1
11th (1) (9/2 +50%) Golden Nugget
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(1) Golden Nugget 9/2, Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Second handicap run when beaten 11l at Navan (2m4f, soft) wasn't without merit; headgear.
5
12th (5) (100/1 -203%) Ghumama
100
100/1(-203%)
(5) Ghumama 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 25/1, ninth of 13 in claimer at Dundalk (8f). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Dual AW winner; long time since she ran over hurdles and best watched on yard debut.
14
13th (14) (33/1 +50%) Sky Tempest
33
33/1(+50%)
(14) Sky Tempest 33/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 46 days ago, losing touch after 3 out. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Sixth in Thurles maiden but pulled up on handicap debut at Gowran last month; cheekpieces.
12
14th (12) (5/1 +9%) Morrie In D Quarry
5
5/1(+9%)
(12) Morrie In D Quarry 5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form thirteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Naas (23.6f, soft). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving Ross O'Sullivan. Tongue strap on 1st time. Successful on point debut, placed since (Jan 21). Won a point for new yard in November; tongue-tie fitted and no surprise if he runs well.
8
15th (8) (66/1 -313%) Temptation Time
66
66/1(-313%)
(8) Temptation Time 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good). Off 9 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Beaten 40l or more in three maidens; up in trip for handicap debut with tongue-tie fitted.
15
16th (15) (14/1 +13%) Georgie's Gal
14
14/1(+13%)
(15) Georgie's Gal 14/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Encouragement to be gained from first two handicap runs last summer; yard flying.
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Trainer Ian Donoghue has his string in terrific order with three winners from his last three runners and O'FAOLAINS GLORY has every chance of following up on her Down Royal success. She made all over a similar trip and sailed in by six lengths in the north and a 10lb rise may not stop her. A bit of better ground on handicap debut could suit Mystic Sage. Her brother has won four handicap chases in Britain on decent ground and a half-sister won at Listed level over hurdles. Cheekpieces are tried on Golden Nugget in a bid to eke out improvement, while Morrie In D Quarry is one to to keep an eye on in the market.
O'FAOLAINS GLORY left her previous efforts well behind when making all in first-time headgear at Down Royal 10 days ago and can defy a 10 lb rise. Mystic Sage should do better now handicapping so is feared most ahead of Morrie In D Quarry.
Declan Queally may well get improvement out of MORRIE IN D QUARRY who showed promise for his previous yard and won a point in November
(1) Blue Las 7/1, Bred to stay well and overcame failing to settle to land a Southwell bumper in heavy ground 3 weeks ago. Rider offsets penalty and she could have more to offer. Followed promising debut by winning on heavy at Huntingdon last time; should go well again.
7
2nd (7) (16/5 -60%) Walkadina
3.2
16/5(-60%)
(7) Walkadina 16/5, Well backed having placed on her sole outing in points, made a promising start to career under Rules in a similar event at Hereford 7 weeks ago. Should have no trouble landing one of these. Third in an Irish point and shaped well when runner-up at Hereford on bumper debut; chance.
3
3rd (3) (11/8 +54%) Dream Shadow
1.375
11/8(+54%)
(3) Dream Shadow 11/8, £100,000 half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/fair chaser Shadow Eile (2m-2½m winner) and fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Corskeagh Royale (winner up to 2¾m who stayed 25f, both by Beneficial). Easy winner sole start in Irish points a year ago. Lots to like. Cost £100,000 after maiden point win last April; interesting on stable/bumper debut.
5
4th (5) (25/1 -14%) Paradise Park
25
25/1(-14%)
(5) Paradise Park 25/1, £8,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Closely related to fair 2m/2½m hurdle winner Missed Tee, and half-sister to fairly useful chaser Arahecan. £8,000 3yo by Walk In The Park; likely to improve for the experience.
9
5th (9) (16/1 -33%) Barrabool
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Barrabool 16/1, 12/1 and showed ability in similar event at Chepstow on debut 5 weeks ago, making a move from off the slow pace. Promising third of seven in Chepstow bumper last month (2m, soft); likely improver..
8
6th (8) (18/1 +10%) Another Pearl
18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Another Pearl 18/1, Blue Bresil filly. Dam triple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (19f winner, stayed 3m). By Blue Bresil; dam a bumper/2m3f hurdle winner; £30,000 2yo; interesting newcomer.
4
7th (4) (13/2 +19%) Honeywort
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(4) Honeywort 13/2, £48,000 buy, closely related to fair hurdler Midnight Gold (2½m winner, by Fame And Glory). Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Jan 7). £48,000 buy in January having finished second in an Irish point; stable/bumper debut.
11
8th (11) (40/1 -60%) Spinnova
40
40/1(-60%)
(11) Spinnova 40/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam maiden hurdler, half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Sam Spinner. Filly by Kayf Tara whose dam was runner-up in a bumper; likely to need the experience.
2
9th (2) (25/1 +24%) Blacksambelle
25
25/1(+24%)
(2) Blacksambelle 25/1, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Dam bumper/23f hurdle winner. Stable not renowned for winners in this sphere but pedigree gives her some hope. Home-bred out of a winning bumper/2m7f hurdle mare; newcomer.
10
10th (10) (28/1 -56%) Dancinnthemoonlite
28
28/1(-56%)
(10) Dancinnthemoonlite 28/1, Pether's Moon filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Lady Mix, stayed 3m over hurdles. Runner-up in a point last month. Runner-up in an English point last month; subsequently bought for £16,500; bumper debut.
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The form of WALKADINA's debut second has worked out well, with the third coming out to win next time, so David Pipe's mare ought to hold every chance with improvement likely. Point winner Dream Shadow represents a team that have enjoyed plenty of success in these types of contests and she is an obvious candidate despite her lack of experience, while Blue Las, who must shoulder a penalty having struck at Southwell 20 days ago, should not be underestimated.
WALKADINA made a bright start in a similar event at Hereford 7 weeks ago having been well backed and she makes plenty of appeal with improvement in the offing. Dream Shadow is an interesting newcomer, while Roaring Home could have a race like this in her.
Former pointer WALKADINA showed enough on her debut to suggest she can win a race like this. Roaring Home should also go well.
(2) Rumi 16/1, 50/1, fell in novice chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft) on debut over fences. Off 11 months. Hood on for first time in this code. 1m3f AW winner and now a fairly useful hurdler; respected off this sort of mark.
4
2nd (4) (7/2 +56%) Valleyoftheeagles
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(4) Valleyoftheeagles 7/2, 12/1 and cheekpieces on, tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Only win came in a Killarney maiden hurdle on goodish ground; 0-7 on the Flat.
6
3rd (6) (28/1 -75%) Dollar Value
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Dollar Value 28/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 20/1). Off 9 months. Modest on the Flat but becoming well treated. Has won all sorts but wasn't running well on the Flat or over hurdles last summer.
9
4th (9) (7/1 -56%) Walnut Beach
7
7/1(-56%)
(9) Walnut Beach 7/1, 20/1, ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 103 days ago. Off 103 days. Fair on the Flat, respectable effort on last Flat run. One to take seriously. This dual-purpose performer is often thereabouts and trip/ground is fine.
7
5th (7) (25/1 -25%) Dark Miss
25
25/1(-25%)
(7) Dark Miss 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Thurles (12.5f, soft). Off 6 months. Can make presence felt if fully tuned for this. Lightly raced mare; close up in a maiden but then beaten 10l on handicap debut (1m4f).
3
6th (3) (10/1 -11%) The Truant
10
10/1(-11%)
(3) The Truant 10/1, Below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at this course (16f, heavy) 90 days ago, going in snatches. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Tongue strap back on. Overall record of 1-35; runner-up in a modest handicap hurdle at Christmas.
10
7th (10) (17/2 -143%) Chopsticks
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(10) Chopsticks 17/2, Cheekpieces on for first time, good second of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Dundalk (12f) 29 days ago, never nearer. Makes turf debut. Improved second on the AW last time; cheekpieces now off and conditions are an unknown.
14
8th (14) (5/1 +50%) Junot
5
5/1(+50%)
(14) Junot 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 4/1) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Makes handicap debut. Competitive over hurdles and fences this winter; unexposed on the Flat.
12
9th (12) (22/1 -57%) Santa Catarina
22
22/1(-57%)
(12) Santa Catarina 22/1, 16/1, below form sixth of 10 in claimer at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. 11-race maiden not seen since finishing well held in a claimer last summer.
11
10th (11) (9/1 +10%) Charlie Darling
9
9/1(+10%)
(11) Charlie Darling 9/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.1f, heavy, 11/1). Off 6 months. Not kicked on from his breakthrough win and today's ground could be an issue.
13
11th (13) (18/1 +45%) Mayo For Sam
18
18/1(+45%)
(13) Mayo For Sam 18/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, first run since leaving Denis Hogan when tenth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Tramore (12f, good). Moved yards again. Friendless in the market when beaten 15l on handicap debut at Tramore (1m4f).
5
12th (5) (28/1 -133%) Nannie Dee
28
28/1(-133%)
(5) Nannie Dee 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when twelfth of 14 in juvenile hurdle (25/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 24 days ago. Tailed off on stable/hurdle debut last month; interesting on his British Flat form.
8
13th (8) (8/1 +43%) Tasayad
8
8/1(+43%)
(8) Tasayad 8/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, soft, 18/1). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. No threat in four handicaps; mark has dropped but perhaps not enough.
1
14th (1) (14/1 -40%) Game Nation
14
14/1(-40%)
(1) Game Nation 14/1, Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 63 days ago, not knocked about. Fair on the Flat, career best when winning on last Flat run and he may well resume his progress. Won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher.
19:25 Gowran Park Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow
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JUNOT hasn't been seen on the Flat for 12 months but has built up a consistent series of placed efforts in handicap hurdles including when just denied over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. He now reverts to the level for a first Flat handicap off a basement mark. Game Nation recorded a 50/1 shock win on his last Flat start over 1m4f at Galway last October but hasn't made much impact since over hurdles. Nannie Dee was placed on soft ground for the Crisfords last year and Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking, while Chopsticks appreciated the addition of cheekpieces when runner-up to the well supported Alphonse Le Grande at Dundalk last month.
This is trappy with lots of these returning from an absence. CHOPSTICKS is fit form the AW though, producing a career best when second a month ago. This trip should suit so he gets the vote in favour of Walnut Beach and Game Nation.
An open finale. RUMI earns the tentative vote in the hope that he'll handle the ground. Game Nation and Junot are considered.
(2) American Gerry 9/2, Successful twice over hurdles in 2021/22 who struggled thereafter but showed benefit of recent run/wind op when finishing close-up third over fences at Plumpton (19.7f). Trip might have stretched him here since. Headgear back on. Non-stayer over 2m7f last time and had previously gone close over 2m3f at Plumpton.
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2nd (5) (33/1 -65%) Hobie
33
33/1(-65%)
(5) Hobie 33/1, Irish point winner who stepped up on a low-key hurdles debut when landing a 2m Worcester maiden in May. Ran to a similar level under a penalty at Stratford but has been disappointing since, including over fences. Won a weak Worcester maiden hurdle last summer but fairly forgettable since then.
9
3rd (9) (10/1 -11%) Doctor Foley
10
10/1(-11%)
(9) Doctor Foley 10/1, Placed in Irish points and has proved a different proposition sent chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f). Shaped as if amiss (reported to have made a respiratory noise) on return but fared no better after a wind operation after 4 months off at Southwell. Bit to prove now. Started off 2-2 over fences before losing his way; lightly raced and has time on his side.
6
4th (6) (22/1 +33%) Call Off The Dogs
22
22/1(+33%)
(6) Call Off The Dogs 22/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good, 6/5) but has shown nothing this season after 2 years off. Looked out of sorts since returning from a long absence and he comes with high risk.
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5th (1) (4/1 -14%) Imperial Joe
4
4/1(-14%)
(1) Imperial Joe 4/1, Most consistent last term, winning 3 times (twice here). Yet to fully recapture that sort of form this season but he's sliding in the weights and shaped well over an inadequate trip here 6 weeks ago. Player back up in distance. Stays further than this and ran surprisingly well dropped to 2m here the last time.
8
6th (8) (9/2 +10%) Royal Sam
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(8) Royal Sam 9/2, Point winner who showed promise over hurdles last term for Milton Harris. Respectable efforts both starts over fences for this yard this term and remains capable of better in this sphere. Twice second over hurdles; yet to be as good over fences and now returns from wind surgery.
12
7th (12) (18/1 -13%) Elpologreg
18
18/1(-13%)
(12) Elpologreg 18/1, Got off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, soft) but that was a poor contest and he failed to back that up at Plumpton since. Probably flattered by his Fakenham win and then finished last of the five next time out.
3
8th (3) (28/1 -180%) Stopherandgo
28
28/1(-180%)
(3) Stopherandgo 28/1, Just one decent effort over hurdles for this yard this season so bit to prove sent chasing (maiden Irish pointer). Pointing background suggests this switch to fences over further might benefit.
10
|B| (10) (10/1 +29%) I Love You Sivola
10
10/1(+29%)
(10) I Love You Sivola 10/1, French recruit who has struggled for current yard, running to a poor level again when finishing a remote second of 2 finishers at Exeter last month. 0-6 in Britain and was beaten 19l by the winner at Exeter last time (2m3f, soft).
7
|F| (7) (9/2 +0%) Hard Frost
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(7) Hard Frost 9/2, Found improvement when narrowly landing 9-runner handicap chase here (23f) in December. Not in same form next 2 starts but return to better ground may help. 4th 12 months ago and won back here in Dec; off colour the last twice but could revive.
11
|PU| (11) (11/1 -10%) Prince Cleni
11
11/1(-10%)
(11) Prince Cleni 11/1, Little form over hurdles but did well over fences at the start of the summer, second at Uttoxeter then winning at Southwell (both 3m). His 3 runs since then have been disappointing, though. Bounce back needed after 7 months off. Hasn't been running particularly well since successful at Southwell in June.
4
|PU| (4) (33/1 -450%) Twoconduit
33
33/1(-450%)
(4) Twoconduit 33/1, Little form for 3 different yards over hurdles. Makes chase debut (won sole outing in points). Modest in Ireland and tailed off in a hurdle on British debut; now tries chasing.
19:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow
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Top-weight IMPERIAL JOE caught the eye when keeping on for third over 2m here last month and the eight-year-old could be primed to regain the winning thread at a track where he won twice last year. Not beaten far at Plumpton on his penultimate outing, American Gerry is capable of a bold showing, while course winner Hard Frost may be suited by dropping back in trip. The booking of Harry Cobden aboard Royal Sam looks significant and he could be thereabouts on his third run for new connections.
IMPERIAL JOE has a good course record and should be suited by this return to further, so gets the vote off a tempting mark. American Gerry and Royal Sam are others to consider.
Returning here has to be a good thing for HARD FROST and he might be able get his season back on track in an open handicap.
(7) Killinure Lass 25/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy) 114 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Brian M. McMahon. Three-time winner at up to 3m for Brian McMahon; lost form and starts out for new yard now.
5
2nd (5) (9/2 +55%) Milk Market
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(5) Milk Market 9/2, Promising type. 12/1, fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 52 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement. Fourth in Limerick maiden in October; well held since but now steps up in trip by a mile.
6
3rd (6) (11/2 -65%) Tankardstown Diva
5.5
11/2(-65%)
(6) Tankardstown Diva 11/2, Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at Down Royal (22f, soft) 10 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Got 11lb for eased-down win over 2m6f at Down Royal; keen there and 3m not sure to suit.
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4th (1) (9/2 +36%) Fameaftertheglory
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(1) Fameaftertheglory 9/2, Temperamental sort. One win from 24 NH runs. 3/1, respectable third of 6 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Every chance if back to best. Good displays in cross-country chases; 15-race maiden over hurdles and looks vulnerable.
2
5th (2) (14/1 -155%) Hunting Brook
14
14/1(-155%)
(2) Hunting Brook 14/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 88 days ago, pulled up 3 out. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Won first two starts for yard; may resume progress back at 3m after being freshened up.
11
6th (11) (15/2 +70%) Tramps Like Us
7.5
15/2(+70%)
(11) Tramps Like Us 15/2, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24f, heavy, 25/1) 51 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. Kept plugging away when fifth on handicap debut over this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers.
9
7th (9) (9/4 +59%) Ballybrack Wood
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(9) Ballybrack Wood 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) 114 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Well held in maidens won by useful types; steps up markedly in trip for handicap debut.
8
8th (8) (14/1 +58%) Malton Groove
14
14/1(+58%)
(8) Malton Groove 14/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft, 28/1) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Fourth in Thurles maiden last month but soundly beaten over fences and hurdles since.
3
9th (3) (20/1 -150%) Reversal
20
20/1(-150%)
(3) Reversal 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Fairyhouse (23.2f, heavy) 130 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Heavy defeats either side of third in Galway maiden won by subsequent dual Grade 3 winner.
4
|F| (4) (16/1 -433%) Workforadime
16
16/1(-433%)
(4) Workforadime 16/1, Creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Thurles (23f, soft) 153 days ago. Has good chance on form. Third to Hunting Brook at Down Royal in November and is stone better off; back from break.
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WORKFORADIME was placed over staying trips at Down Royal and Thurles when last seen in November and has a shot of returning with a victory as she's not on a bad mark. Fameaftertheglory seems to be all about staying these days. He doesn't win often, but has the ability to do so in this company as he just gets in off a mark of 109 and Conor Stone-Walsh takes 5lb off his back. Tankardstown Diva is up in trip and class after obliging over 2m6f at Down Royal. The handicapper didn't miss that performance as he has tacked on 11lb, but she is an in-form mare from a red-hot stable. Hunting Brook has had a break since being pulled up at Doncaster in January. He did win his first two starts for Gordon Elliott, but may prefer the ground slower.
This could be the day when WORKFORADIME finally gets her head in front. She was a good second at Thurles when last seen in November and a reproduction of that effort would give her every chance. Tankardstown Diva hit the target at Down Royal recently and she is next on the list ahead of potential improvers Ballybrack Wood and Reversal.
Having shown promise in one of his 2m maidens, MILK MARKET, who is bred to appreciate this trip, is a speculative choice
(6) Taxus Baccata 12/1, Califet mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m winner) Wither Hills. Successful on last of 4 starts in points. Won Irish point in February; no easy task for new yard on bumper debut.
9
2nd (9) (12/1 -9%) Mighty Fleur
12
12/1(-9%)
(9) Mighty Fleur 12/1, Scorpion filly. Sister to modest/ungenuine chaser The Scorpion King, and half-sister to bumper winner/modest 2m/2½m hurdle winner River of Joy. Sister to a 2m3f chase winner out of a Listed bumper/2m Flat winner; worth a market check.
7
3rd (7) (17/2 -42%) Goddess Afrana
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(7) Goddess Afrana 17/2, 80/1, in trouble before most on debut at Newbury 7 weeks ago, but stuck to her task, showing a fair level of ability. More needed. Promising fifth of nine at Newbury on debut; that form sound; worth considering.
10
4th (10) (7/2 +86%) Sugar Glider
3.5
7/2(+86%)
(10) Sugar Glider 7/2, Bathyrhon filly. Dam, French hurdler (17f/2¼m winner), half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser in France (17f-2¾m winner) Le Berry. First foal of a French 2m1f-2m2f hurdle winner; probably best watched this time.
5
5th (5) (7/2 +13%) Swallowfields
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) Swallowfields 7/2, Blue Bresil mare. Dam unraced. One to note on debut for good yard. Home-bred filly by Blue Bresil out of an unraced mare by Shirocco; worth a market check.
3
6th (3) (15/2 +6%) Jesuila Des Mottes
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(3) Jesuila Des Mottes 15/2, Voiladenuo mare. Half-sister to French hurdle/chase winner Galko des Mottes. Dam 15f-19f hurdle winner in France. Noteworthy newcomer. £26,000 2yo; half-sister to a French 2m2f chase/2m3f hurdle winner; worth a market check.
11
8th (11) (15/2 +58%) Taramart
7.5
15/2(+58%)
(11) Taramart 15/2, Kayf Tara filly. Dam 2m-2½m chase winner, closely related to fair French hurdle winner/useful chaser (17f-2¾m winner) Ebene du Breuil. First foal of a 2m-2m4f chase winner; likely to improve for the experience.
4
9th (4) (100/1 -203%) Lucille Diamond
100
100/1(-203%)
(4) Lucille Diamond 100/1, 2,600 gns 3-y-o, Dartmouth mare. Dam 1m winner. Dartmouth filly with a Flat pedigree; 2,600gns 3yo; probably best watched this time..
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Austins Hill Lass bolted up in an Alnwick point-to-point and appeals as a likely type on today's Rules debut, but a chance can be taken on SWALLOWFIELDS. Harry Derham hasn't sent out many in bumpers since taking out his license in late 2022, but he has an excellent record when doing so (5-15), so it would come as no surprise were the selection to make an immediate impact. Others to note include Jesuila Des Mottes and Goddess Afrana.
AUSTINS HILL LASS makes plenty of appeal on paper as a wide-margin point bumper winner and she gets the vote over Swallowfields and Jesuila des Mottes.
Having joined a top yard since her easy win in a point bumper in January, AUSTINS HILL LASS is selected to make a winning rules debut.
(11) Jolyjump 18/1, Kapgarde gelding who looked a shade on the weak side and offered only a modicum of promise in a trio of novice hurdle runs during the winter. In good hands though and market confidence now handicapping/back from 3 months off would look significant. In a good yard and handicaps should see him in a better light; the market can guide.
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2nd (8) (13/2 +35%) Earth Cry
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(8) Earth Cry 13/2, Won both outings in bumpers and encouragement when fourth at Ludlow on first of his 2 starts over hurdles last season. Not scaled same heights in 2 starts upon joining present yard but far too soon to be writing him off and return to forecast quicker ground here a plus. Well treated on his bumper form; hasn't really got anything together so far over hurdles.
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3rd (1) (7/2 +56%) John Betjeman
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(1) John Betjeman 7/2, Likeable type who has steadily eased in the weights and ran well having forced a sound gallop when third at Fontwell (17.7f) 5 days ago, no extra run-in but clear of the remainder. Should give another good account at this shorter trip. Only 3-63 and has never won away from Ffos Las; placed at best more than likely.
2
4th (2) (7/2 +42%) Winterwatch
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(2) Winterwatch 7/2, Three-time winner on the Flat and running with holding his form in handicaps in this sphere in recent months, weakening before the last when third over 19f here 4 weeks ago. Possibilities down in grade. Given his Flat ability he's become disappointing over hurdles and he's now 0-10.
5
5th (5) (9/2 +50%) Phoenix Risen
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(5) Phoenix Risen 9/2, Got his act together since the cheekpieces went on, scoring twice over C&D last spring (including this race). Placed twice thereafter and went with plenty of zest for a long way on return from 8 months off at Newbury (16.3f) 33 days ago. Better expected here. Needs to better his Newbury form but that was after a break; goes well here.
4
6th (4) (50/1 +0%) Pak Army
50
50/1(+0%)
(4) Pak Army 50/1, Completed a four-timer from the front (second leg on Flat) when seeing off 6 rivals at Stratford (16.3f) in June. However, failed to complete both starts since returning for new stable this spring. Can only be watched. Won four last year; pulled up in both runs for this yard, the latest here when 150-1.
12
7th (12) (12/1 -50%) Taritino
12
12/1(-50%)
(12) Taritino 12/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Amy Murphy and showed an aptitude for hurdling, his latest C&D fourth in maiden company his best effort yet. Not disgraced back on the Flat at Bath (10f, heavy) latest and less testing ground promises to suit now handicapping with Cobden an eye-catching booking. Flat winner; unexposed hurdler and Cobden a notable booking for handicap debut.
13
8th (13) (18/1 -50%) Universal Secret
18
18/1(-50%)
(13) Universal Secret 18/1, Dual winner at Wincanton early on last year who has largely been struggling for form this season, pulled up on his penultimate run prior to falling 48 days ago (too far out to suggest outcome). Others that bit more persuasive on balance. Potentially well handicapped but hasn't rediscovered his touch this campaign after wind op.
7
9th (7) (18/1 -100%) Ruler Legend
18
18/1(-100%)
(7) Ruler Legend 18/1, Useful winner at 10f on flat who justified cramped odds to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Huntingdon (15.8f) in March. Seemed anchored by a 7 lb rise when seventh of 15 at Market Rasen (16.6f) 2 weeks ago, however. Never threatened 14 days ago but had won comfortably at Huntingdon off 7lb lower.
15
10th (15) (33/1 -136%) Eventful
33
33/1(-136%)
(15) Eventful 33/1, Took well to refitted blinkers/back from 5 months off when doubling his tally at Southwell in November 2022. Struggled to make an impact in trio of starts thereafter and the betting may prove a useful guide returning from 11 months off. Well held in three runs last year and she's been a long-time absent.
14
11th (14) (13/2 -30%) Glorious Lion
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(14) Glorious Lion 13/2, Fair maiden on the Flat for James Ferguson and definite encouragement on 2 of his last 3 starts in juvenile hurdles. Probably best to forgive him his latest Haydock run and switch to this sounder surface promises to be in his favour now handicapping. Possible improver on very different ground than he's been running on; handicap debut.
3
12th (3) (33/1 -267%) Gerard Mentor
33
33/1(-267%)
(3) Gerard Mentor 33/1, Three of his 4 career victories have come right handed and he ran well when runner-up at Exeter/Hereford in the autumn. Absent since running below best at first-named venue in November but he has undergone wind surgery ahead of this and cheekpieces now replace blinkers. Back from a break (and wind surgery) on ground he enjoys; competitive mark.
6
13th (6) (40/1 -21%) Eagle Of The Glen
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Eagle Of The Glen 40/1, Improved when landing a Hexham junior novice on final start of last season and picked up where he left off with a winning reappearance in a Huntingdon novice in October. Never figured in 3 handicaps thereafter and he's since left Stuart Edmunds. Dual winner; down 8lb for three fairly comprehensive failures in handicaps.
16
14th (16) (33/1 -65%) Rock On Tommy
33
33/1(-65%)
(16) Rock On Tommy 33/1, Two-time 2m scorer at Uttoxeter last July but comes here out of sorts, well held following 4 months off when thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Last year did not end well and was no better back from a break two weeks ago.
9
15th (9) (125/1 -1150%) Always Force It
125
125/1(-1150%)
(9) Always Force It 125/1, Modest form at best over hurdles but shaped well in pair of handicaps at Navan/Downpatrick last summer for Gavin Cromwell. 40/1 offered little on stable debut in a Fontwell maiden (19.2f) in March (first start for 6 months) and this should reveal more. Tongue tie added. Ran okay in Irish handicap hurdles; heavy defeat on British debut was in a maiden.
10
16th (10) (100/1 -300%) Knot On Time
100
100/1(-300%)
(10) Knot On Time 100/1, Fair ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Paul Nolan who was well held back over hurdles following a monster absence at Warwick in November. Fell/pulled up both outings subsequently and he's tough to assess at present. Best form in 2020; hasn't offered much at all since returning from a long absence.
20:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
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GLORIOUS LION may have disappointed on his most recent effort at Haydock, but he is better judged on his penultimate second at Kelso and a mark of 99 could prove lenient on his handicap debut. Harry Derham's charge gets the vote ahead of the capable Winterwatch and John Betjeman, who has dropped to a mark 5lb below his last success. A winner at Huntingdon on his penultimate outing, Ruler Legend could be a key player in proceedings as well.
One of just two 4-y-o's in this line-up, GLORIOUS LION has offered plenty to work on in juvenile hurdles and, with the switch to a much sounder surface rating a definite plus now his sights are set on handicaps, Harry Denham's charge is fancied to be seen in an even better light. Winterwatch is shaping up well and is feared along with last year's winner Phoenix Risen.
Although handicap debutant GLORIOUS LION handled soft ground on the Flat, these conditions could make a big difference over hurdles.
(7) Withabitofluk 7/2, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdle winner Spread Boss Ted and triple bumper winner Aslukgoes. Highly respected on debut. Brother to a pair of bumper winners; market could tell us a lot on debut.
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2nd (1) (9/4 +0%) Addragoole
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(1) Addragoole 9/4, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Papal Lodge. 66/1, promising second in Down Royal maiden hurdle on debut 5 weeks ago, keeping on. Obvious claims switched to a bumper. Down Royal maiden hurdle second a big player now switched to bumper.
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3rd (8) (16/1 +52%) Florance
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(8) Florance 16/1, Just modest form at best in 5 bumpers. Vulnerable. Punchestown run encouraging but hood now left off and unsure if shorter trip will suit.
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4th (5) (9/2 -50%) Jhentong Enki
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(5) Jhentong Enki 9/2, Point winner who has made a promising start in maiden hurdles, fading from the front before the last at Punchestown (good form) 5 months ago. Tongue tie goes on for bumper debut. Maiden hurdle form entitles him to plenty of respect.
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5th (2) (66/1 -100%) Alkaid
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(2) Alkaid 66/1, Tongue tied and last on debut at Musselburgh 11 weeks ago, dropping away before 2f out. Well beaten last of seven on Musselburgh debut last month so needs to improve lots.
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6th (6) (50/1 -100%) Raby Mere
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(6) Raby Mere 50/1, Night Wish gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful French hurdler Obeone and fair 2¼m hurdle winner in France Massila. Newcomer likely best watched.
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7th (3) (25/1 +24%) Coup D'etat
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25/1(+24%)
(3) Coup D'etat 25/1, €4,500 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Brother to fairly useful 21f/3m hurdle winner Shanagh Bob. Newcomer an unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
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|U| (4) (11/5 -59%) Jersey Des Brosses
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11/5(-59%)
(4) Jersey Des Brosses 11/5, £370,000 buy, runner-up to Jingko Blue in point February 2023. Strong in the betting but shaped as if better for the run after over a year off in Fairyhouse bumper 2 months ago. Should improve. Big money buy and Fairyhouse third has quicker ground and a sharper track here.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
A cracking bumper to round out proceedings. JERSEY DES BROSSES made a whopping 370,000gns at the Sales after finishing a close second in his point-to-point. There's no doubt he was disappointing in third on heavy ground in a Fairyhouse bumper in February, but he may put his best foot forward on this better ground. John Gleeson teams up with Henry de Bromhead on nicely-bred newcomer Withabitofluk. No less than three of his brothers have won multiple times including in a Listed bumper at Newbury. Addragoole reverts to a bumper after finishing runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day last month. That performance gives him bright prospects.
Probably a warm bumper with ADDRAGOOLE the pick after his fine debut in a Down Royal maiden hurdle 5 weeks ago. Jersey des Brosses shaped promisingly in a Fairyhouse bumper in February when well backed and should improve. Withabitofluk and Jhentong Enki are also considered.
Following a fine debut run over hurdles, ADDRAGOOLE could prove the one to beat
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