There were 44 Races on Wednesday 17th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Worcester, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at York, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 17th May 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) Sir Jack West 8.5/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when finally opening his account in 20.5f Leicester handicap hurdle in November but but pulled up back there the following month and mixed round of jumping when remote third on Warwick chase debut in February. Been off 12 weeks. February's chase debut run wasn't devoid of promise but a sizeable step forward is needed.
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2nd (3) (4.5/1 +0%) Mole Court
4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(3) Mole Court 4.5/1, Off the mark in Hereford handicap hurdle in February. Respectable third at Southwell last month ahead of this switch to fences for the first time. One to consider. Running well over hurdles end of last season; lightly raced and respected on chase debut.
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3rd (9) (14/1 +0%) Hermes Le Gris
14
14/1(+0%)
(9) Hermes Le Gris 14/1, Disappointing in handicap hurdles this year and it remains to be seen whether a switch to fences improves matters. Has a first-time hood added to his tongue tie. Disappointing over hurdles last season but perhaps the switch to fences will help.
11
4th (11) (10/1 +0%) Man Of The North
10
10/1(+0%)
(11) Man Of The North 10/1, Offered more when second over 21f at Newton Abbot last month and stamina almost certainly stretched when remote fourth at Stratford (27.5f) since. Form of last month's second at Newton Abbot reads well; failed to stay 3m3f subsequently.
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5th (1) (12/1 +0%) Dom Bosco
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Dom Bosco 12/1, Bumper efforts weren't devoid of promise. Achieved only modest form over hurdles, disappointing in an Exeter handicap hurdle last month. Now switches to fences and has a tongue tie fitted as he bids to get his career back on track. Chase debut; below par last time but on a competitive mark on best form; not ruled out.
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6th (4) (40/1 -60%) Est Illic
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Est Illic 40/1, Fairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays. Did manage to finish third at Bangor last time but it was a far from convincing performance, losing his place completely before closing up again late. Fair third at Bangor last month; it remains to be seen if he'll stay this longer trip.
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|F| (5) (4/1 -45%) Who Is That
4
4/1(-45%)
(5) Who Is That 4/1, Third chase win of last season when seeing off 5 rivals at Fontwell (19.5f) last month. The runner-up gave the form a boost when scoring last month and a 4 lb rise may not prevent him going in again. Back to form with a win at Fontwell last month and the clear runner-up has scored since.
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|PU| (10) (3.5/1 +61%) Balinesker Beach
3.5
3.5/1(+61%)
(10) Balinesker Beach 3.5/1, Poor form over hurdles but it's possible this point winner could do better over fences and the booking of Harry Cobden takes the eye. One to monitor closely in the betting. Plenty of experience in points so could improve upon his hurdle form now tackling fences.
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|PU| (8) (10/1 -11%) Eros
10
10/1(-11%)
(8) Eros 10/1, Still a maiden but was placed 5 times in handicap chases last season. Remote fourth at Exeter latest but he's capable of bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces. On the shortlist. Longstanding maiden who was disappointing last time but earlier form brings him into it.
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|PU| (7) (14/1 -56%) No Worries
14
14/1(-56%)
(7) No Worries 14/1, Won 3 times over hurdles in 2021/22 season and struck on Ludlow chase debut in November. Fell heavily 4 out at Huntingdon on Boxing Day and not seen since. Won on chase debut then fell next time; goes well fresh and he's one to consider.
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|PU| (12) (20/1 +9%) Yaazaain
20
20/1(+9%)
(12) Yaazaain 20/1, Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up back chasing at Taunton when last seen in December. Needs to have been refreshed by a break. Struggling when last seen in December and others have more compelling claims.
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|PU| (2) (22/1 -120%) Guguss Collonges
22
22/1(-120%)
(2) Guguss Collonges 22/1, Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ludlow in December but not in the same form over hurdles at Warwick 8 weeks later. Been off for 3 months. Mixed form across his four starts for this yard but he's a possible if bouncing back.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
WHO IS THAT regained the winning thread when dropping back to an extended 2m3f at Fontwell last month and, with the runner-up subsequently winning at Fakenham, a 4lb rise looks more than fair. Mole Court has been running with credit over hurdles of late and Ben Pauling's gelding looks the type who could relish the larger obstacles. He's feared most, with the returning No Worries another to consider given his lightly-raced profile in this sphere.
WHO IS THAT saw off a next-time-out winner at Fontwell last month so a 4 lb rise may not prevent Chris Gordon's charge going in again. Eros is better than he showed at Exeter last time and is second choice ahead of chase-newcomers Mole Court and Balinesker Beach.
Preference is for MAN OF THE NORTH, who was a good second over 2m5f at Newton Abbot two runs ago then failed to stay 3m3f at Stratford.
(16) Scampi 16/1, Three wins 1½m wins last term. Should be sharper for last month's reappearance run over 1¼m at Epsom but Oisin Murphy looks elsewhere. Largely consistent; respectable reappearance but may well require career best to win this.
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2nd (3) (20/1 -25%) Sam Cooke
20
20/1(-25%)
(3) Sam Cooke 20/1, Consistent sort who ended last season with wins at Newmarket and Newbury. That has resulted in his rating going into the 100s for the first time and he'll need to be better than ever to keep the winning run going on reappearance. In the form of his life to end 2022; below form in this when reappearing last two years.
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3rd (11) (3/1 +40%) Real Dream
3
3/1(+40%)
(11) Real Dream 3/1, Won a Doncaster maiden last June and made light of an 11-month absence when following up in 1½m Kempton handicap a fortnight ago. Draw could have been kinder but it's highly likely this lightly-raced son of Lope de Vega has more to offer. 5lb rise may underestimate his Kempton win and he may still be capable of better.
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4th (9) (40/1 +20%) Typewriter
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Typewriter 40/1, Useful, including placed in 2 listed races at Chester last year. Respectable sixth of 9 in Goodwood listed race on reappearance. Others look better treated. She may not be on the best of marks for this return to a handicap.
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5th (17) (28/1 +44%) Legendary Day
28
28/1(+44%)
(17) Legendary Day 28/1, Enhanced a reasonable strike rate on the Flat when landing a 2m Ripon handicap last month. Respectable seventh of 16 at Newmarket (1¾m, soft) 10 days ago. Has cheekpieces (wore once for previous yard) added to his regular tongue tie. Ten days off this time and he's back down in trip again, with cheekpieces enlisted.
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6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Surrey Mist
12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Surrey Mist 12/1, Won twice on joining this yard last autumn, including an AW listed in France. Reappeared with a good fourth in Saint-Cloud Group 3 in March and possibly unsuited by very testing ground when below par at Newbury since. Creditable reappearance; ran poorly in another Group 3 (Newbury on soft) five weeks later.
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7th (15) (8.5/1 +15%) Forza Orta
8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(15) Forza Orta 8.5/1, C&D winner last summer. Not disgraced when fifth of 11 on his Thirsk reappearance 25 days ago and he's dropped to only 2 lb above the mark he defied here last year. Each-way claims. Good second in this race in a very consistent 2022; good mark if back to his best.
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8th (13) (5.5/1 +50%) Crystal Delight
5.5
5.5/1(+50%)
(13) Crystal Delight 5.5/1, Opened his account on AW at Lingfield in December and improved form when runner-up on all 3 handicap starts since, proving himself on turf at Newmarket last time. No reason why he won't give another good account. 2nd in all three handicaps, latest Newmarket 11 days ago; may still be capable of better.
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9th (1) (33/1 +18%) Lucander
33
33/1(+18%)
(1) Lucander 33/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter. Respectable fifth of 8 in Winter Derby at Lingfield when last seen in February but will require a big career best to defy top weight in this ultra-competitive handicap. Looks exposed and on a tough mark, 7lb higher than on latest British turf start.
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10th (5) (7.5/1 +12%) White Wolf
7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(5) White Wolf 7.5/1, Dual AW novice winner at 3 and improved agian when narrowly denied in Meydan handicap in January. Not seen to best effect in 1½m Group 2 there on latest start in March and returns to Britain as an unexposed sort. Cheekpieces on first time. Lightly raced, threatens to be well handicapped but also has a bit to prove.
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11th (6) (25/1 -25%) Ajero
25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Ajero 25/1, Won a 9f Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer. Ended his campaign with a creditable third of 8 there (1½m) in October. Probably needed last month's Pontefract reappearance but even a return to his best is unlikely to be enough in this line-up. Switching to Flat last year worked out well; well beaten on return when second favourite.
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12th (7) (25/1 +24%) Dark Jedi
25
25/1(+24%)
(7) Dark Jedi 25/1, Useful handicapper who added 2 more wins last year. Arrives on the back of a creditable third at Ripon last month but he's probably vulnerable to some of the less-exposed types in this line-up. Placed over C&D at last three Ebor meetings and ran respectably on both starts this term.
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13th (2) (9/1 +25%) Tasman Bay
9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Tasman Bay 9/1, Smart for Sir Mark Todd at 3. Failed to get anywhere near the same heights in a disappointing 4-y-o campaign but it's possible he'll get back on track for new trainer William Haggas. Marquand on yard's other runner but still one to note in the betting. Tongue tied first time. Has left Sir Mark Todd; well handicapped if back to his peak after a disappointing 2022.
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14th (14) (10/1 +55%) Zain Nights
10
10/1(+55%)
(14) Zain Nights 10/1, Useful and consistent handicapper who won at Newbury under William Buick last summer. Respectable effort when well-held third on reappearance there last month. Entitled to strip fitter now and regular headgear also returns. Last four runs over at least 1m6f but the cheekpieces return and he's considered each-way.
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15th (12) (10/1 +0%) Thundering
10
10/1(+0%)
(12) Thundering 10/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (12.5f) last June and improved form when runner-up on next 2 starts, including over C&D at the Ebor meeting. Probably needed the run on his Ripon reappearance 18 days and should be back closer to his best now. May have needed his reappearance and it was soft ground; C&D second in August; interesting.
LTO Selection:
13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A wide-open contest but the lightly-raced REAL DREAM gets the vote. Sir Michael Stoute's gelding won with authority on his return to action at Kempton earlier in the month and a 5lb rise may not prevent him from completing a hat-trick. Sam Cooke displayed a willing attitude last season and may not be far away if resuming in the same heart, while cases can also be made for the unexposed La Yakel and Crystal Delight.
William Haggas has won the last 2 runnings of this with low-mileage Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 4-y-os and LA YAKEL looks good to extend that sequence to 3. The outside stall could prove tricky for Real Dream but he has a very similar profile to the selection and is second choice ahead of Crystal Delight and White Wolf.
Improvement could come from lightly raced Real Dream and La Yakel, while THUNDERING and Forza Orta have strong C&D form.
(4) Inferno Sacree 3.5/1, Free-going front runner who made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when seeing off 5 rivals at Perth last month. Should still be very competitive after a further 9 lb rise, although this trip is possibly a bit further than ideal. Front-running tactics have seen him win four of last five; up another 9lb; hard to catch.
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2nd (5) (4.5/1 +40%) The Plimsoll Line
4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(5) The Plimsoll Line 4.5/1, Bounced back from a below-par run in the mud at Sandown when creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft, 15/2) 20 days ago. Only win came in a maiden hurdle a year ago; needs to better recent handicap efforts.
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3rd (3) (5/1 -82%) Monjules
5
5/1(-82%)
(3) Monjules 5/1, Progressive since joining this yard, winning 3 handicap hurdles last season and also second at Fontwell last month. Recent second on the Flat show's he's still in good form. Likely to go well again. Good Flat run recently and 3-5 over hurdles for yard; obvious contender.
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4th (2) (5/1 -43%) Swinging London
5
5/1(-43%)
(2) Swinging London 5/1, Arrives on the back of 3 creditable placed efforts in handicap hurdles and likely to have a big say, particularly if pulling out a bit more for first-time cheekpieces. Running reasonably in recent starts but probably needs cheekpieces to offer some help.
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5th (6) (66/1 -65%) Atholl Street
66
66/1(-65%)
(6) Atholl Street 66/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner at Taunton in late 2020 but it's been a struggle since, including in 4 starts for current yard this spring. Has yet to find his form for this yard.
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|U| (1) (3/1 +54%) The Pink'n
3
3/1(+54%)
(1) The Pink'n 3/1, Course winner. 11/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap at Wincanton (21.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Enters calculations. Better when fourth at Wincanton last month and could be involved at this shorter trip.
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|PU| (7) (8/1 -60%) Polyphonic
8
8/1(-60%)
(7) Polyphonic 8/1, Fairly useful 11f winner on Flat for Karl Burke who got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in a Fontwell juvenile in December. Good runner-up efforts in Fontwell handicap (to Monjules) and Ffos Las novice on his last 2 outings. Close second to Monjules two starts ago; second again since and enters the argument.
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|PU| (9) (80/1 -300%) Fongs Way
80
80/1(-300%)
(9) Fongs Way 80/1, No impact in handicap hurdles in Ireland and watching brief is advised on this yard debut after 5 months off unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Unplaced in all nine Irish starts; best watched on stable debut.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The Pink'n gave a good account when fourth in deeper waters at Wincanton last month and demands the utmost respect now eased in grade. He remains winless since March 2020, though, and preference goes to INFERNO SACREE. The five-year-old readily dismissed his rivals at Perth last time out and he gets the nod to continue his ascendancy. Monjules finished second at Fontwell on his latest outing and is another to consider.
The suggestion is SWINGING LONDON in the hope that first-time cheekpieces see him pull out a little more. Monjules and Polyphonic, who are closely matched on Fontwell form at the start of the spring, and thriving front runner Inferno Sacree are others likely to have a say.
Two progressive types in this field and MONJULES is taken to beat Inferno Sacree.
(5) Wick Green 7/1, Back to his best when making a winning start for Ben Pauling in February and backed that up when an excellent second at Taunton. Tame effort at Wincanton a month ago but type to bounce back given overall profile and cheekpieces now on. Pulled up last time but ran really well on first two stable starts; cheekpieces go on.
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2nd (1) (8/1 -100%) No No Maestro
8
8/1(-100%)
(1) No No Maestro 8/1, Fairly useful chaser who opened his account over hurdles in a 3-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good) in July, well ridden. Well held over timber 3 months and off since, but he's in top hands. Lightly raced since chasing hat-trick in 2021; not ruled out after some time off.
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3rd (9) (4.5/1 +10%) Oneupmanship
4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(9) Oneupmanship 4.5/1, Fair hurdler who was in the process of making a good first attempt over fences when falling at Ffos Las in December 2021. Hasn't stood much racing since but fitted with blinkers, he showed much more than previous 2 runs for this yard when fourth at Uttoxeter last month. Could go well. Didn't quite see out 3m on soft last time; less emphasis on stamina here, which is a plus.
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4th (4) (5.5/1 +0%) Last Quarter
5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(4) Last Quarter 5.5/1, Hurdles winner who left his chase bow well behind when just failing at Ffos Las (23.8f) in March. Below par at Uttoxeter next time but shaped quite well returned to Ffos Las last month. Has run well on two of his last three starts and he's on the shortlist.
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5th (8) (3.5/1 +65%) Premier D'troice
3.5
3.5/1(+65%)
(8) Premier D'troice 3.5/1, Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing a Uttoxeter handicap chase (26f) last June. Largely below that level since, clouting one at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. Made bad mistake at Ffos Las last time but in good form previously and one to consider.
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6th (6) (11/1 -38%) Rakhine State
11
11/1(-38%)
(6) Rakhine State 11/1, Three-time winner over hurdles for Gordon Elliott and gained first success for current yard in handicap at Worcester in summer 2021. Lightly raced and hasn't built on that since, however, often held back by his jumping. Fair thirds on all four chase starts; dropping down weights and might not be far away.
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|PU| (2) (4.5/1 +40%) Icone D'aubrelle
4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(2) Icone D'aubrelle 4.5/1, Won juvenile hurdle at Bordeaux and produced similar form in 3 runs upon joining present yard last term. Low-key start in handicaps in 2023 but retains potential on this his second chase start. Well beaten over hurdles last time but this step up in trip may suit on second chase start.
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|PU| (7) (16/1 -14%) Great D'Ange
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Great D'Ange 16/1, Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in December (23.6f, good to soft). However, he's disappointed on each of his three outings since. Won at Huntingdon last December but has struggled on his three starts since.
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|PU| (3) (33/1 -175%) Lord Bryan
33
33/1(-175%)
(3) Lord Bryan 33/1, In top form when completing a hat-trick around 3m between April and June in 2022. Pulled up 3 of 4 starts since and off 6 months. Very in-and-out profile but capable of running well if he's on a going day.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ONEUPMANSHIP shaped better than the beaten distance in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter last month and Anthony Honeyball's charge could gain a first success over fences off a 1lb lower mark. No No Maestro has posted some of his better performances at this course over the smaller obstacles and he isn't taken lightly now tackling fences again on this return to action. Premier D'troice also enters the equation if putting in a cleaner round of jumping.
Backing a horse as fragile as ONEUPMANSHIP comes with risks attached but he shaped as though back in form fitted with blinkers at Uttoxeter last month so he's chanced to build on that. Wick Green was disappointing at Wincanton but is fancied to bounce back given his profile, with No No Maestro another to consider having been freshened up by a break.
A bad mistake in the back straight appeared to be costly for PREMIER D'TROICE at Ffos Las and he was in good form previously.
(16) Bielsa 12/1, 2021 Ayr Gold Cup scorer who resumed after a winless last term with an encouraging second of 12 in 6f Redcar handicap last month. Needs considering off a still workable mark. Won the 2021 Ayr Gold Cup off 3lb higher; promising reappearance; one to take seriously.
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2nd (12) (12/1 +25%) Lethal Levi
12
12/1(+25%)
(12) Lethal Levi 12/1, Enjoyed a fine 2022 when scoring 4 times over 6f. Looked rusty after 9 months off though when 16th in 6f Newmarket handicap on his recent return. Can take a big step forward now. Prominent racer who won four 6f handicaps last season; high in the weights now.
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3rd (10) (33/1 -65%) Magical Spirit
33
33/1(-65%)
(10) Magical Spirit 33/1, Ended a losing run stretching back to autumn 2021 in 6f handicap at Doncaster 18 days ago. Up 3 lb but he's not taken lightly now he's got his head back in front. Game effort on soft at Doncaster 18 days ago; vulnerable on quicker ground in deeper race.
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4th (5) (20/1 +29%) Spirit Of Light
20
20/1(+29%)
(5) Spirit Of Light 20/1, It's now 18 starts since his last win in 2021 but he arrives in good nick, run best ignored (badly hampered) at Newmarket (6f) 11 days ago. Not discounted eased 1 lb. Penultimate effort was most encouraging; latest run excusable; has a good prize in him.
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5th (4) (28/1 -75%) Makanah
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Makanah 28/1, Ended 2022 with 5f Musselburgh success but he came in only eighth there on his seasonal return. Needs to bounce back. Close 2nd in this race last year; not at his best on his reappearance; others appeal more.
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6th (11) (14/1 +13%) Badri
14
14/1(+13%)
(11) Badri 14/1, In fine form this season and was bagging his third 5f success when wide-margin scorer at Beverley 28 days ago, storming clear last 1f. HIked up 9 lb here but he can still make his presence felt. Three 5f wins this year, impressing at Beverley latest; up 9lb in a better race here.
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7th (2) (12/1 -50%) Dakota Gold
12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Dakota Gold 12/1, 4-time C&D winner, including in this event 12 months ago. Teed himself up well for a repeat when third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 36 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won this last year off 6lb lower; promising reappearance (5f); yard in better form now.
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7th (8) (40/1 -82%) Mr Wagyu
40
40/1(-82%)
(8) Mr Wagyu 40/1, Admirable sprinter who enjoyed another fine campaign last season, landing big pots at Epsom and the Curragh. Yet to fire in two runs this term but this C&D winner still can't be ruled out. Slipping back down weights and should better this season's efforts today; still vulnerable.
22
9th (22) (18/1 +36%) Ghathanfar
18
18/1(+36%)
(22) Ghathanfar 18/1, Course winner but he's yet to fire in two runs this spring, last of 8 to Magical Spirit in handicap at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago. Visor goes back on now though so he can't be totally dismissed. Best to ignore 2022 runs on soft; stall 1 perhaps not ideal but he can't be written off.
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10th (6) (25/1 -39%) Aleezdancer
25
25/1(-39%)
(6) Aleezdancer 25/1, Consistent sort who returned with 6f success at Doncaster in April. Rare below-par effort at Newmarket four weeks ago and he can't be dismissed. Progressing well on slow ground; apprentice ridden today and drying ground maybe not ideal.
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11th (19) (18/1 +18%) Gisburn
18
18/1(+18%)
(19) Gisburn 18/1, Shaped well on several occasions without winning, including when fourth at Doncaster in April, but he came in last of 15 at Newbury (6f) 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back. On a losing run and this looks a warm race in which to bounce back from a poor latest run.
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12th (7) (10/1 -33%) Khanjar
10
10/1(-33%)
(7) Khanjar 10/1, Dual 6f scorer who looked firmly on the up until disappointing when favourite for Ayr Gold Cup in September. Still low mileage and it would come as no surprise were he to resume his progression now. Still has low mileage and may yet fulfil last summer's promise; one to take seriously.
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13th (21) (28/1 -12%) Soldier's Minute
28
28/1(-12%)
(21) Soldier's Minute 28/1, Took this event in 2019 but he comes here on the back of a trio of below-par efforts in Bahrain. Bounce back not ruled out though with his yard going well. Conditions won't faze him and he returns to turf in Britain on a dangerous mark.
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14th (1) (14/1 +13%) Summerghand
14
14/1(+13%)
(1) Summerghand 14/1, Smart gelding who was a three-time winner last year, including over C&D and in Ayr Gold Cup. Not seen to best effect when tenth at Newmarket 11 days ago and can't be ruled out in refitted cheekpieces. C&D winner; has not had the rub of the green this year but retains a chunk of ability.
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15th (9) (9/1 +25%) Silver Samurai
9
9/1(+25%)
(9) Silver Samurai 9/1, Dual 6f winner last term who resumed from 6 months off with a good Kempton fourth. Only ninth at Newmarket (6f) 11 days ago but the type to bounce back. Well treated on his best form and has some solid C&D form; had an excuse latest; contender.
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16th (3) (6/1 +45%) First Folio
6
6/1(+45%)
(3) First Folio 6/1, C&D winner who returned from 4 months off with a respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 49 days ago. Possibilities. Has not kicked on as may have been expected from 3yo C&D win; return to 6f should suit.
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17th (17) (28/1 -40%) Gulliver
28
28/1(-40%)
(17) Gulliver 28/1, 3-time C&D winner but he ended 2022 below par. Off 7 months but he has a good record when fresh so can't be taken lightly off a reduced mark. 4-time course winner; can go well fresh and is on a good mark; no win since October 2020.
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18th (15) (40/1 +0%) Fools Rush In
40
40/1(+0%)
(15) Fools Rush In 40/1, Likeable 7f winner for Hugo Palmer who made an encouraging start for his new yard when fading seventh of 11 in 7f Musselburgh handicap 39 days ago. Can build on it now. Multiple winner for earlier yards; low-key stable debut last month; others are safer.
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19th (14) (11/1 +8%) Lucky Man
11
11/1(+8%)
(14) Lucky Man 11/1, C&D winner who posted some excellent efforts in handicaps last autumn after the cheekpieces went on. Has his first start for 6 months here but he's still in the mix. C&D winner last September before 4th in the Ayr Gold Cup; off for six months.
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20th (20) (9/1 -13%) Gis A Sub
9
9/1(-13%)
(20) Gis A Sub 9/1, Failed to kick on last year having been a fine C&D runner-up in the Gimcrack at 2 yrs but he returned with a promising eighth of 21 in 6f Newmarket handicap 11 days ago, leading long way. Most interesting off a 2 lb lower mark. Group 2 placed over C&D as a 2yo; encouraging return; can last longer on today's ground.
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21st (18) (40/1 -21%) Just Frank
40
40/1(-21%)
(18) Just Frank 40/1, Useful for Les Eyre but not at his best in a handful of runs last term. Tongue strap on for his yard debut when only ninth in 6f Redcar handicap last month so needs to take a big step forward. Never in the hunt on last month's stable debut; others look safer.
LTO Selection:
14:25 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
LUCKY MAN is having his first start of the season since finishing down the field behind Summerghand at Lingfield in November, and he can be forgiven that effort as it was at the end of a long season. He has shown a clear liking for this C&D having never finished outside the first two home in three starts. The unexposed Khanjar merits the utmost respect and is sure to be fit and ready to roll on his seasonal reappearance, along with last year's first and second Dakota Gold and Makanah.
An ultra competitive sprint but it is well worth siding with Kevin Ryan's former Gimcrack runner-up GIS A SUB to build on his promising Newmarket return and take full advantage of a handy-looking mark. C&D winner Lucky Man appeals as the sort to go on again this season and is feared most, although a case can be made for several others, including Ripon-scorer Hyperfocus, last year's winner Dakota Gold and the returning Khanjar.
Numerous possibles in a hot sprint but SPIRIT OF LIGHT should have a big run in him back on a sound surface.
(4) Oakley Dancer 6.5/1, Showed a bit in a Hexham bumper and improved on previous hurdling efforts when landing a 9-runner novice at Chepstow (16.1f) in March. Shortlisted. Made all at Chepstow in March and form has been boosted; claims under a penalty.
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2nd (3) (1/1 -25%) King Of The Lake
1
1/1(-25%)
(3) King Of The Lake 1/1, Promising sort who posted fairly-useful form when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 51 days ago. Likely more to come and is the one to beat. Promising second on career debut at Wincanton; leading player.
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3rd (12) (150/1 -275%) Mairis Icon
150
150/1(-275%)
(12) Mairis Icon 150/1, No show in a couple of bumpers but offered more when fifth of 12 in novice (150/1) at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 26 days ago, best work finish. Will likely be seen in better light when upped in trip/sent handicapping. Tailed off in bumpers; better when fifth on hurdle debut but still limited appeal.
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4th (6) (300/1 -50%) Zufal
300
300/1(-50%)
(6) Zufal 300/1, Showed little on yard/hurdles debut at this course last month. Tailed off in an Irish point and on hurdle debut last month.
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5th (1) (2.25/1 +18%) Astronomic View
2.25
2.25/1(+18%)
(1) Astronomic View 2.25/1, Fairly-useful bumper winner who offered plenty to work on when third of 6 on 2m Ffos Las hurdle debut in November. Not taken lightly. Leading contender on form; back from six months off and best on soft ground.
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6th (5) (80/1 +20%) Shot Tower
80
80/1(+20%)
(5) Shot Tower 80/1, Out of a dual bumper winner but yet to threaten in a couple of outings over hurdles. Placed on hurdle debut but tailed off since; others much more likely.
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7th (8) (4/1 +53%) Tidal Storm
4
4/1(+53%)
(8) Tidal Storm 4/1, Fair handicapper on Flat who made an encouraging start over timber when third of 14 at Taunton (16.5f) in December. Below that form the last twice but switched to new yard since and worth monitoring in the market. Third on hurdle debut but tailed off next time; still of interest on first start for yard.
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8th (7) (50/1 -100%) Marley Head
50
50/1(-100%)
(7) Marley Head 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but hasn't shown much in a couple of attempts in this sphere. Placed on the Flat but beaten long way when completing over hurdles last month.
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9th (10) (250/1 -150%) Maskara
250
250/1(-150%)
(10) Maskara 250/1, Well beaten on sole bumper outing last year and shaped as if better for run when tenth of 13 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Likely to need more time. Well beaten in both starts, including on recent hurdle debut.
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10th (2) (100/1 +0%) Bohemian Lad
100
100/1(+0%)
(2) Bohemian Lad 100/1, Well held on sole bumper outing and been a similar story in both hurdle starts. Likely a longer-term project. Well beaten in all three career starts.
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11th (9) (250/1 -25%) Dark Moon
250
250/1(-25%)
(9) Dark Moon 250/1, Well held in bumpers 12 weeks apart and fared no better on hurdles debut last month. Tailed off in two bumpers and one over hurdles.
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|PU| (11) (40/1 -82%) La Bretesche
40
40/1(-82%)
(11) La Bretesche 40/1, Modest performer in France and not seen since eighth of 10 in juvenile hurdle (12/1) at Dieppe (16.9f, soft) 8 months ago. Likely best watched on yard debut. Had wind operation. Placed on the Flat and over hurdles in France; British debut after nine months off.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Newton Abbot Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although KING OF THE LAKE was no match for Brentford Hope, the five-year-old pulled 17 lengths clear of the third when showing promising signs at Wincanton on debut in March. The winner subsequently franked that form and the Jeremy Scott-trained gelding can shed the maiden tag at the second time of asking. Oakley Dancer got off the mark at Chepstow last time out and rates the most immediate danger, while Astronomic View completes the shortlist.
KING OF THE LAKE pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up on hurdles bow at Wincanton last month and looks sure to progress. He can open his account. Astronomic View and Oakley Dancer look the likeliest dangers.
After a promising debut when second at Wincanton, KING OF THE LAKE can go one better.
(5) Fierce Warrior 5/1, Sholokhov gelding who made an encouraging start when fifth of 10 in bumper (3/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 37 days ago. Can build on it now. Looked inexperienced at Huntingdon (soft) and he could take a major step forward.
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2nd (7) (2.75/1 +54%) Onewaywest
2.75
2.75/1(+54%)
(7) Onewaywest 2.75/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Birchdale and fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Sonny Crockett. Highly respected on debut. 25,000euros half-brother to Grade 2 hurdle winner Birchdale; interesting newcomer.
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3rd (8) (5/1 -25%) Ted's Gift
5
5/1(-25%)
(8) Ted's Gift 5/1, Scorpion gelding. Dam unraced. Yard took this event 12 months ago so he's a newcomer to note. In-form yard won this with a well-backed newcomer last year and he needs a close look.
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4th (9) (18/1 -125%) Call Her Clever
18
18/1(-125%)
(9) Call Her Clever 18/1, €2,200 3-y-o, Califet mare. Dam fair hurdler (21f winner, stayed 3m). Wears tongue strap. Another newcomer who needs considering. Wears equipment on debut but yard has a good strike-rate (22%) in bumpers in recent years.
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5th (3) (50/1 -100%) Touch Of Thunder
50
50/1(-100%)
(3) Touch Of Thunder 50/1, Fifth of 7 in bumper (5/1) at Warwick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 48 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Only 5-1 at Warwick (soft) in March but he finished a remote fifth of seven.
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6th (6) (1.75/1 +61%) Jongleur D'etoiles
1.75
1.75/1(+61%)
(6) Jongleur D'etoiles 1.75/1, It's Gino gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cariatide and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Gain de Cause. Much respected debutant. One of two newcomers for the yard and interesting to see how he figures in market.
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7th (10) (28/1 -133%) Princess Unique
28
28/1(-133%)
(10) Princess Unique 28/1, £7,000 3-y-o, Telescope filly. Dam useful 2¾m-25f hurdle winner. No forlorn hope. Has quite a lot of stamina in her pedigree and this 4yo could be a longer-term prospect.
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|PU| (4) (9/1 -6%) Charia
9
9/1(-6%)
(4) Charia 9/1, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Dam, fair 23f hurdle winner, also 9f-1½m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Master Burbidge. Considered newcomer. Yard 13% in bumpers last season; needs watching in market on debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Fierce Warrior was somewhat underwhelming when failing to justify favouritism on his bumper bow at Huntingdon last month and he will likely need to improve on that fifth-placed finish to capitalise here. With that in mind, a chance is taken on newcomer ONEWAYWEST, who is a half-brother to useful hurdle/chase winner Birchdale. Ben Pauling's gelding possesses enough speed in his pedigree to land a bumper and any market support would increase interest. Charia and Ted's Gift also require consideration.
Little form to go on and the market should prove highly informative. TED'S GIFT represents last year's winning yard so this Scorpion newcomer is fancied to make a winning start at the chief expense of fellow debuant Onewaywest. Nicky Henderson's Fierce Warrior hinted at promise when fifth at Huntingdon and can also have a say.
This looks tricky but the vote goes TED'S GIFT, who represents an in-form yard that won this with a well-backed newcomer last year.
(10) Azure Blue 12/1, Went from strength to strength last year having graduated through the handicap ranks and she picked up where she left off with a taking winner in listed company at Newmarket 11 days ago. Went with plenty of zest and limit may not have been reached so she's not to be underestimated. Progressive filly; well down this pack on ratings but could well improve further.
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2nd (1) (5/1 -43%) Highfield Princess
5
5/1(-43%)
(1) Highfield Princess 5/1, High-class mare who won 5 times (including this) in a brilliant 2022 campaign, 3 of them at Group 1 level, including the Nunthorpe at this venue. Lesser effort in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland easy to excuse and she's the one to beat if close to her peak form on reappearance. Fantastic mare; won this race last year and completed a Group 1 hat-trick later in 2022.
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3rd (4) (12/1 +45%) Commanche Falls
12
12/1(+45%)
(4) Commanche Falls 12/1, Enjoyed cracking 2022, landing Stewards' Cup at Goodwood for second year running and also second in Ayr Gold Cup. All the sharper for reappearance when narrowly denied in Newmarket Group 3 last month (just ahead of Creative Force) though that rival reversed the form at Haydock on Saturday. Finished behind Creative Force at Haydock on Saturday; opposed on first Group 2 attempt.
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4th (2) (50/1 +0%) Annaf
50
50/1(+0%)
(2) Annaf 50/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing the hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran up to form when last seen in April but big question is whether he can transfer that level to turf. Close third to Diligent Harry on latest AW start; faces a much harder task back on turf.
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5th (11) (2.12/1 +53%) Marshman
2.12
2.12/1(+53%)
(11) Marshman 2.12/1, Won first 2 starts before an excellent second in the Gimcrack over C&D. Didn't need to improve to make a winning reappearance in a Group 3 at Chantilly, needing to be firmly driven to keep straight. Steps up in class but he's not fully exposed and receives weight all round. Still-unexposed 3yo colt; Gimcrack runner-up; interesting on first run against his elders.
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6th (6) (28/1 +30%) Diligent Harry
28
28/1(+30%)
(6) Diligent Harry 28/1, Lightly raced for a 5-y-o and just about better than ever when landing 11-runner All-Weather Sprint Championships at Newcastle last month. Effective on turf but career-best effort needed. Made all in notable contest on latest AW outing; 0-6 on turf and faces a tough assignment.
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7th (9) (8/1 -45%) The Astrologist
8
8/1(-45%)
(9) The Astrologist 8/1, Group 3 winner in Australia who ran a screamer when runner-up in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March, just failing. That form brings him right into the mix on British debut with Ryan Moore booked. Australian gelding who went very close in Group 1 at Meydan most recently; big player.
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8th (3) (20/1 +9%) Art Power
20
20/1(+9%)
(3) Art Power 20/1, Back to best when landing the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes for a second successive year at the Curragh in September. Not quite in same form to end the year and he was a shade too free when mid-field in this a year ago. Major player on peak form but needs to stage a revival on first run since being gelded.
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9th (7) (18/1 -29%) Emaraaty Ana
18
18/1(-29%)
(7) Emaraaty Ana 18/1, Group 1 winner over 6f 2021 and placed in the last 2 renewals of the Nunthorpe. As good as ever when second Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland final start last year and that puts him in the mix. Placed in top-level sprints on last three starts in 2022; each-way possibilities.
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|PU| (5) (3/1 +0%) Creative Force
3
3/1(+0%)
(5) Creative Force 3/1, Winner of the 2021 Champions Sprint at Ascot and placed 3 times at Group 1 level in 2022. Finished ¾ length behind Commanche Falls when third in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance but met that rival on better terms at Haydock on Saturday and he duly reversed the form when tasting success. Comfortable win at Haydock on Saturday; smart performer who is respected back up in class.
LTO Selection:
15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Highfield Princess enjoyed a marvellous campaign last term and the three-time Group 1 winner demands the utmost respect. The six-year-old is yet to win after a lengthy absence, however, and it may pay to side with the race-fit CREATIVE FORCE. Despite failing to justify favouritism on his seasonal reappearance at Newmarket, the son of Dubawi made amends in emphatic style when comprehensively getting the better of his rivals at Haydock. He gets the nod despite a quick turnaround, while Emaraaty Ana may mount a bold bid too.
HIGHFIELD PRINCESS had race fitness on her side when landing this a year ago, and while she's no banker to be fully tuned this time, this triple Group 1 winner may still outclass these. Australian-raider The Astrologist brings totally different formlines to the table and he's a fascinating contender, with Creative Force completing the shortlist turned out quickly following a success at Haydock on Saturday.
The progressive and still-unexposed MARSHMAN (nap) is taken to defeat his elders. The Astrologist is second choice.
(10) Bellamy's Grey 40/1, Just the one victory to his name under Rules and finished well held again back over hurdles at Exeter last month. Hard to recommend back chasing here. Tends to find himself too far back and not in great form lately; tongue-strap fitted.
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1st (4) (40/1 -150%) Shortcross Storm
40
40/1(-150%)
(4) Shortcross Storm 40/1, Jumping issues stalled what looked to be a promising chase career and finished well held on return from 6-month absence at Warwick (16.3f) recently. Tries longer trip now. Well beaten on recent return from break/wind op; takes marked step up in trip.
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2nd (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Lady Wilberry
5.5
5.5/1(-38%)
(2) Lady Wilberry 5.5/1, Improved on chase debut form when very good second of 7 in handicap at Taunton (21.7f, soft) 20 days ago. Can race off same mark and warrants respect. Consistent but yet to win; may have to settle for minor honours again.
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3rd (5) (8/1 +20%) Wind Tor
8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Wind Tor 8/1, Run creditably in defeat in recent outings, latest when fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good) 19 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again but others preferred for win purposes. Thorough stayer; has run well in recent starts but tends to show her best at Exeter.
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4th (8) (8/1 -23%) Entre Deux
8
8/1(-23%)
(8) Entre Deux 8/1, Fared better than of late when close fourth of 15 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, good) 20 days ago. Remains well treated and will be dangerous if building on that. Often disappoints but very close fourth at Warwick latest; repeat brings into reckoning.
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5th (3) (1.1/1 +41%) Doctor Foley
1.1
1.1/1(+41%)
(3) Doctor Foley 1.1/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points and has proved a different proposition since going chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f) in recent weeks. 7 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick. 2-2 over fences; 7lb penalty for last week's Fontwell win; strong claims again.
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6th (1) (16/1 -45%) Paseo
16
16/1(-45%)
(1) Paseo 16/1, Back with a bang when making all on return at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in November but largely disappointed since and has something to prove at present. Ludlow winner last November but only one good effort in four starts since.
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|F| (6) (6.5/1 +24%) West Orchard
6.5
6.5/1(+24%)
(6) West Orchard 6.5/1, Fared better than of late when fourth in Plumpton handicap hurdle (20.5f, soft) last month but isn't the most straightforward (ran out earlier this year) and comes with risks attached on chase debut. Has ability but has proved untrustworthy over hurdles; chasing debut/first start at trip.
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|PU| (7) (16/1 -14%) Mountain Grey
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Mountain Grey 16/1, Only minor promise, but he did travel comfortably before fading when seventh of 10 on 17.5f Exeter chase/handicap debut last month. Remains to be seen if this much longer trip will suit. Unplaced all starts, the latest on chasing debut last month; markedly up in trip.
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|PU| (9) (33/1 -136%) Baily Gorse
33
33/1(-136%)
(9) Baily Gorse 33/1, Long-standing maiden who ran best race for some time when runner-up over 3m at Exeter in April of last year but hasn't threatened in 3 starts since, including back from 10 months off latest. Makes limited appeal. Maiden after 24 starts; tailed off on return from an absence.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DOCTOR FOLEY arrives with an unblemished record over fences and the progressive six-year-old gets the vote to record a third successive victory. The Anthony Honeyball-trained gelding may repeat that feat with a 7lb penalty to contend with. Lady Wilberry filled the runner-up spot at Taunton last month and warrants consideration off an unchanged mark. Wind Tor was by no means disgraced when fourth at Chepstow on her latest outing and she can claim minor money.
DOCTOR FOLEY has made a fine start to his chasing career and it's likely we haven't seen the best of him yet. He can extend his winning run. Lady Wilberry and Entre Deux are feared most.
Although he had to work quite hard at Fontwell last week, DOCTOR FOLEY can still complete the hat-trick.
(3) Destroytheevidence 5/1, Fair form in a couple of bumpers this year (third at Doncaster latterly) and similar form without totally convincing with his application when third in 8-runner maiden hurdle at Kempton (21f) 16 days ago. Still, it remains early days with him at least. Promise in bumpers and on hurdles debut; step up in trip looks positive; competitive..
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2nd (4) (0.83/1 +17%) Huelgoat
0.83
0.83/1(+17%)
(4) Huelgoat 0.83/1, Much improved switched to chasing during second half of last year, completing quick-fire 4-timer at Newbury (22.4f) in November. Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat have followed, and likely he'll be sharper for first start for 4 months at Perth in April. Solid claims back over hurdles. If he can transfer his chase form back to this sphere, he's a big player..
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3rd (1) (1.62/1 +7%) Almazhar Garde
1.62
1.62/1(+7%)
(1) Almazhar Garde 1.62/1, Fairly useful chaser who comes here on a losing run but did run well when second in Grand Military Gold Cup on penultimate start in March. Below par display tackling 28f trip at Cheltenham since but he's certainly not out of things on this belated return to hurdling. Back over hurdles for the first time since 2021 and likely to need to improve to score..
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4th (2) (125/1 -150%) Blazing Hartingo
125
125/1(-150%)
(2) Blazing Hartingo 125/1, 11,000 gns 5-y-o, Mores Wells gelding. Runner-up completed start in points but early reminders and finished well-beaten ninth in 11-runner Fontwell maiden hurdle on Rules debut 7 days ago. Passed over here. Raced prominently until weakening to be beaten a distance on debut; much more needed..
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5th (5) (200/1 -100%) Tout Paris
200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Tout Paris 200/1, Record over both sets of obstacles hardly solid and he was struggling some way out when pulled up in a Newton Abbot maiden (18.5f) early last month. Hard to fancy. Well below par on his last three starts; big improvement required..
LTO Selection:
15:25 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Huelgoat and Almazhar Garde have scope to improve back over hurdles and may benefit greatly from a confidence booster. However, DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE, who ran green on his debut over timber at Kempton 16 days ago, could be worth chancing now that he has the benefit of experience to draw upon. Having cost 100,000 euros as a yearling, there is a lot to like about his pedigree, with his dam a half-sister to Gold Cup winner Long Run.
HUELGOAT developed into a fairly useful performer over fences last year, winning 4 times and, entitled to be sharper for his first start for 4 months at Perth in April, it would come as no surprise to see him play a leading role back over hurdles. Almazhar Garde is also better known for his exploits over fences but rates the chief threat.
This can go to HUELGOAT, who has conditions to suit. He does have stamina to prove over this far but they are not certain to test that.
(8) Soul Sister 18/1, Well-bred filly who made the ideal start when scoring on heavy ground at Doncaster last year. Underwhelming return in Fred Darling at Newbury, though, and has plenty of improvement to find. Won Doncaster maiden (1m, soft) as 2yo; 6-1, tailed off in Gr3 at Newbury (7f, soft) April.
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2nd (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Novakai
3.33
3.33/1(+26%)
(6) Novakai 3.33/1, Progressive last season and signed off with a terrific effort to finish second in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. No reason why she won't go on improving up in trip and makes plenty of appeal on return. 2nd over 1m as 2yo in Group 2 at Doncaster and Group 1 at Newmarket; best form in this.
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3rd (3) (1.88/1 +0%) Infinite Cosmos
1.88
1.88/1(+0%)
(3) Infinite Cosmos 1.88/1, Has an excellent pedigree and confirmed debut promise when readily off the mark in Newmarket maiden over this trip 12 days ago. There could be a lot more to come and she's a big player up in grade. Short-headed by Sea Of Roses on debut; 8-11, no fuss going one better 12 days ago (1m2f).
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4th (5) (8/1 +11%) Midnight Mile
8
8/1(+11%)
(5) Midnight Mile 8/1, Belied double-figure odds to land a novice at Doncaster on debut then took a marked step forward to land the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket second time out. Far from disgraced in the Juvenile Fillies Turf at Keeneland 6 months ago and this longer trip promises to suit. Won 7f Group 3 at Newmarket before coming from last to 4th at the Breeders' Cup (1m).
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5th (7) (7.5/1 +12%) Sea Of Roses
7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(7) Sea Of Roses 7.5/1, Useful filly. 19/1, 2½ lengths second of 8 to Pensee du Jour in Prix Penelope at Saint-Cloud (10.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago, slowly away. Could well improve further and looks well worth her place in a race like this. Improved again in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) in April, running on well for 2nd.
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6th (4) (10/1 -18%) Lambada
10
10/1(-18%)
(4) Lambada 10/1, Confirmed previous encouragement to open her account in a maiden at Gowran on return and, while she needs a lot more to compete in this, it's significant that her top trainer has sent her over. Won maiden at Gowran Park (9.5f, soft) in April in clearcut fashion despite looking green.
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7th (1) (14/1 -17%) Empress Wu
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Empress Wu 14/1, Sea The Moon filly who is from quite a good family and belied odds of 16/1 to make a successful start at Lingfield over this trip 6 months ago. Clearly has some talent but this might come too soon in her development. 16-1 for maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November, finishing strongly for impressive win.
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8th (2) (7.5/1 -7%) Gather Ye Rosebuds
7.5
7.5/1(-7%)
(2) Gather Ye Rosebuds 7.5/1, Related to numerous winners and opened her account at the first attempt (despite being sent off at 33/1) in a maiden at Newbury over this trip. Plenty in hand that day and no surprise that she's up in grade. Could feature. 33-1 for 16-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) last month but won it by nearly 10l.
LTO Selection:
15:35 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Second to the smart Arrest on her debut, Sea Of Roses put her experience to good use when beating INFINITE COSMOS (second) at Doncaster next time out. That said, the latter made no mistake when recording a facile success at Newmarket on her return to action 12 days ago and Sir Michael Stoute's filly, who holds some lofty entries, can rubber-stamp her Classic credentials with victory here. Others to note include Novakai, Midnight Mile and Gather Ye Rosebuds, who won impressively at Newbury on her debut.
NOVAKAI signed off last season with an excellent effort at the top level and, while there are numerous rivals open to improvement, she looks a solid option up in trip on her reappearance. Infinite Cosmos made a good impression when opening her account at Newmarket recently and looks the type to go on progressing, so she's a big danger, while Gather Ye Rosebuds is an interesting one on the back of an impressive debut success.
The betting is dominated by Infinite Cosmos. Preference is for NOVAKAI who was second in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile.
(3) Our Bill's Aunt 10/1, Consistent sort who posted a good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f) 32 days ago. Much respected on her chase debut. Consistent over hurdles; chasing debut and claims if taking to it.
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1st (6) (6/1 +29%) Petticoat Lucy
6
6/1(+29%)
(6) Petticoat Lucy 6/1, Fair hurdler who posted a respectable third in 2m Wincanton handicap in April. Claims if taking to fences at the first time of asking. Chasing debut; has been running reasonably over hurdles; others more likely.
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2nd (4) (8.5/1 +6%) Across The Line
8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(4) Across The Line 8.5/1, Fair hurdler/chaser who comes here on the back of a good second of 8 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Back to form when second at Warwick this month and can figure strongly if building on it.
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3rd (5) (3.5/1 +0%) Begin The Luck
3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(5) Begin The Luck 3.5/1, Has taken really well to chasing and arrives on a hat-trick after recent wins over C&D and at Exeter. Well on top at the finish on latter occasion so holds leading claims despite another 7 lb rise. On a hat-trick after C&D win and better display at Exeter; obvious credentials.
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4th (2) (3.2/1 +9%) Imperial Joe
3.2
3.2/1(+9%)
(2) Imperial Joe 3.2/1, C&D winner who arrives in good nick, second of 4 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, soft) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more off an unchanged mark. Progressive and good effort when second off this mark latest; decent shout again.
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5th (1) (2/1 +11%) Investment Manager
2
2/1(+11%)
(1) Investment Manager 2/1, Fair winner over hurdles who gained his breakthrough success in this sphere in 9-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Up 8 lb but still needs considering. Easy winner at Exeter last month and 8lb rise may not stop him following up.
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|U| (8) (20/1 -11%) Scrumpy Boy
20
20/1(-11%)
(8) Scrumpy Boy 20/1, Cheekpieces on when finally getting off the mark over C&D last April. Off 12 months before coming in a remote fifth at Taunton 20 days ago so lots more is required. Well beaten on return from an absence but easy C&D winner 13 months ago.
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|PU| (7) (33/1 +0%) Galante De Romay
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Galante De Romay 33/1, Maiden hurdler but she went backwards from her chasing bow at Ffos Las when pulled up at Uttoxeter 11 days ago. Tongue strap goes on now with a bit to prove. Pulled up recently and tongue-strap now fitted; more to prove than many.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
INVESTMENT MANAGER got off the mark over fences in impressive fashion when strolling to victory at Exeter last month and although raised 8lb for that victory, the seven-year-old is hard to oppose on a track he recorded his only success at over hurdles. The biggest threat may come from Across The Line, who shaped well when second at Warwick just over a fortnight ago and is respected off the same mark. The consistent mare Our Bill's Aunt is another who can't be discounted.
BEGIN THE LUCK hasn't looked back since sent over fences and a 7 lb rise for his emphatic Exeter success doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from completing a quick hat-trick. Exeter-scorer Investment Manager is rated next best ahead of C&D winner Imperial Joe and chasing-newcomer Our Bill's Aunt.
A competitive contest can go to the progressive IMPERIAL JOE.
(4) Dasher Riley 16/1, C&D novice hurdle winner last year and good run under a penalty next time before struggling up in trip in a handicap. Starts out for new yard after 9 months off. Stable debut after nine months off; could be a major threat on pick of last summer's form.
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2nd (1) (1.1/1 +41%) Trolley Boy
1.1
1.1/1(+41%)
(1) Trolley Boy 1.1/1, C&D winner who resumed his progress to defy a penalty in good style after 4 months off at Ludlow 3 weeks ago under this rider. Previous Doncaster second handicap form reads well and he can go on improving. Lots to like. Back from a break when winning Ludlow novice three week ago; repeat gives strong claims.
3
3rd (3) (4/1 +53%) Bucko's Boy
4
4/1(+53%)
(3) Bucko's Boy 4/1, Bolted up at Newton Abbot last summer and could fare better here in re-fitted headgear after a pipe-opener at Warwick. Well held on return from a break but better can be expected with cheekpieces back on.
5
4th (5) (12/1 +14%) Cousu Main
12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Cousu Main 12/1, Dual Uttoxeter winner who has struggled the last twice but this looks easier in first-time cheekpieces. Easy Uttoxeter winner in January but well beaten twice since; cheekpieces go on.
6
5th (6) (11/1 +8%) Glimpse Of Gold
11
11/1(+8%)
(6) Glimpse Of Gold 11/1, Veteran recorded hat-trick in small fields last summer and offered more than for a while at Plumpton 6 weeks ago. Could be interesting if more positive tactics are the order of the day. Not much in recent starts but now on a tempting mark if the ability is still intact.
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6th (2) (7.5/1 -25%) No Risk With Lou
7.5
7.5/1(-25%)
(2) No Risk With Lou 7.5/1, Winning pointer who made a successful hurdling debut at Southwell in November, though was fortunate on the day (left clear last). Better effort second time up behind Trolley Boy at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and can do better, although suspect he'll need a stiffer test. Ground to make up with Trolley Boy on Ludlow form but might get closer.
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7th (9) (28/1 -27%) Ten Ten Twenty
28
28/1(-27%)
(9) Ten Ten Twenty 28/1, C&D maiden hurdle winner last summer but little show since. Won C&D maiden event last August but hasn't achieved much in handicaps since.
8
|U| (8) (9/1 +10%) The Grey Falco
9
9/1(+10%)
(8) The Grey Falco 9/1, Dual hurdles winner who has been struggling for a while although he had excuses back in this sphere latest. On a good mark. Chance ended when hampered on return to hurdling latest; others have less to prove.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TROLLEY BOY, who won a novices' hurdle with plenty in hand at Ludlow three weeks ago, looks the most appealing of this bunch and seems progressive enough to shrug aside the burden of top weight back in handicap company. Lucky Lover Boy has won seven of his 24 previous starts over hurdles and is feared most on his first start back since November, while Dasher Riley has previous course experience and is another taken seriously on debut for a new yard.
TROLLEY BOY won well back from 4 months off at Ludlow and could have plenty more to offer so he's fancied to go in again having scored here last summer. Bucko's Boy and Glimpse of Gold are a couple of the dangers.
Plenty of these have chances but the most obvious contender is TROLLEY BOY.
(8) Dark Thirty 10/1, Didn't progress as hoped last year having made a winning debut in a Newbury maiden (6f, good). However, he took a small step forward when beaten only by an improving handicap debutant at Newmarket (8f, soft) 10 days ago and can be in the mix once again. Good second at Newmarket recently but some of these look to be open to greater improvement.
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2nd (6) (8.5/1 +15%) Catch The Paddy
8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(6) Catch The Paddy 8.5/1, Runner-up first 2 starts and didn't need to improve to make it third time lucky in 6f Hamilton maiden last June. Took his form up a notch when making a winning nursery debut at this track a month later but not up to the task in Gimcrack. Could feature on return. Did it nicely in nursery here last July and could be well treated off this 7lb higher mark.
2
3rd (2) (9/1 -29%) Ramazan
9
9/1(-29%)
(2) Ramazan 9/1, Dual winner last year and caught the eye in the latter stages when close third in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) in September, coming from a similar position as the winner but conceding first run. Gelded in the interim and needs considering. Third in valuable Irish sales race when last seen and he's a possible on his reappearance.
12
4th (12) (22/1 -38%) Rose Prick
22
22/1(-38%)
(12) Rose Prick 22/1, Made a winning handicap debut last August and ran to similar level when 7¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Caernarfon in listed race (33/1) at Newmarket (8f, soft) 6 months ago. Back in handicap company and may well resume her progress. Nursery winner last August and yard going well, but she needs to produce something extra.
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5th (11) (10/1 -54%) New Endeavour
10
10/1(-54%)
(11) New Endeavour 10/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) in September. Ran at least as well in defeat when fifth in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) later that month and will need to hit the ground running on reappearance. Won 7f AW nursery last September and open to further improvement this year for top trainer.
10
6th (10) (33/1 -50%) Theme Park
33
33/1(-50%)
(10) Theme Park 33/1, Looked promising when winning 7f minor event at Kempton in September on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute. Changed hands for 200,000gns but disappointed when only fifth in 1m Redcar novice just over 5 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back on handicap debut but that's possible. Lightly raced and retains potential but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
4
7th (4) (8/1 +11%) Coco Jack
8
8/1(+11%)
(4) Coco Jack 8/1, Successful 3 times in novice company last term and improved again to land Hamilton nursery (6f) in August. Essentially run with credit all 4 starts on AW/turf so far this year and expected to give another good account for all he's more exposed than most. Solid fourth at Haydock last time but looks exposed and may again be vulnerable today.
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8th (9) (33/1 +18%) Waiting All Night
33
33/1(+18%)
(9) Waiting All Night 33/1, Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton last May and highly tried after, finishing fifth in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot the following month. Makes return/handicap debut but is more exposed that the majority in this. Case can be made on last summer's form but below par towards end of campaign; gelded since.
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9th (7) (5/1 +29%) Zu Run
5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Zu Run 5/1, Zoustar colt who showed the benefit of his initial outing when scoring in good style in a 7f Chelmsford novice in September. Improved further when runner-up under a penalty at Kempton a month later and he's one to look out for on return/handicap debut with Murphy in the plate. Promise in light 2yo campaign and he's in good hands to continue to progress this year.
13
10th (13) (16/1 +27%) Hey Lyla
16
16/1(+27%)
(13) Hey Lyla 16/1, Had gone close on numerous occasions and made the most of a good opportunity with the minimum of fuss in maiden at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. This is just her second outing in handicaps so she could have more to offer. Off mark on 8th start in recent Ayr maiden; needs better than ever to follow up today.
1
11th (1) (9/1 -38%) Chuzzlewit
9
9/1(-38%)
(1) Chuzzlewit 9/1, 450,000 gns Showcasing colt who got off the mark at the third time of asking in Ayr novice back in September (led dying strides). Took his form up a notch when fifth in listed contest at Newcastle (8f) on return and he's open to further improvement now handicapping. Listed fifth latest; not obviously well treated, but highly regarded and not ruled out.
3
12th (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Caragio
4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(3) Caragio 4.5/1, Found improvement when opening account at Leicester (7f) in October but below that level in Horris Hill over C&D 11 days later. Sights lowered now and can't be ruled out on return/handicap bow. Impressive winner of 2yo novice at Leicester and he has potential off his opening mark.
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13th (14) (66/1 -100%) Sunny Orange
66
66/1(-100%)
(14) Sunny Orange 66/1, Lost his way last year after making a winning debut last spring. However, bounced back to his best on first outing for this new yard after 8 months off when runner-up at Beverley (7.4f, soft) just over a fortnight ago and he could well step up on that effort. Runner-up in Beverley handicap on stable debut and it's possible he can build on that.
5
14th (5) (11/1 -69%) Onight
11
11/1(-69%)
(5) Onight 11/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Newcastle in February and put experience to good use to follow up at Kempton (7f) a couple of months later. Things are sure to get tougher now handicapping, but it remains early days. 2-3 on AW; makes handicap/turf debut in a hot race but he has to be respected.
LTO Selection:
16:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Onight has won two out of three starts to date, the latest of those victories coming at Kempton and he has to be respected on his handicap bow, but he could play second fiddle to CATCH THE PADDY. The son of No Nay Never wasn't disgraced in the Gimcrack in August last year and could find even more improvement on his first try at this trip. Zu Run and Chuzzlewit are others to note.
Cases can be made for many of these, but the vote goes to ZU RUN, who improved on each of his 3 outings as a 2-y-o and Andrew Balding's colt can make a winning start to life in handicaps with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle. Chuzzlewit took his form up a notch on return at Newcastle last month, so he's put forward as the main danger with further improvement on the cards, ahead of Coco Jack and Ed Walker's filly Rose Prick.
The Roger Teal-trained CARAGIO has potential off his opening mark and earns the vote ahead of course winner Catch The Paddy.
(5) Caitlin's Court 25/1, Sister to 4 winners and finished runner-up on final outing between the flags but yet to make an impact in 4 outings over hurdles. Has ability but absent since being pulled up on handicap debut last December.
1
2nd (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Phoenix Risen
2.25
2.25/1(+0%)
(1) Phoenix Risen 2.25/1, Has got his act together since the cheekpieces went on, scoring twice at Taunton (both 16.5f) last month. 4 lb rise for latest success looks fair and he must be taken seriously. Two Taunton wins last month and strong claims off 4lb higher than for the second.
4
2nd (4) (6.5/1 +46%) Robinsville
6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(4) Robinsville 6.5/1, Yet to trouble the judge in 4 starts over timber, latest when 23¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Phoenix Risen in handicap at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 34 days ago. Improvement required. Disappointing handicap debut behind Phoenix Risen but may leave that behind.
12
4th (12) (125/1 -279%) Double Or Quits
125
125/1(-279%)
(12) Double Or Quits 125/1, Has shown little in a bumper and 3 starts over hurdles, failing to beat a rival home in Exeter novice latest. Can only be watched from so far out of the weights on handicap debut. Yet to beat a rival over hurdles; handicap debut and 17lb out of weights.
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|B| (8) (5/1 +50%) Per Vino Veritas
5
5/1(+50%)
(8) Per Vino Veritas 5/1, Posted respectable fourth at Taunton (19f, soft, 16/1) latest but has had plenty of opportunities and makes limited appeal. Often runs reasonably but 0-13 in career.
6
|F| (6) (3.33/1 +33%) Clongowes
3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(6) Clongowes 3.33/1, Faced a stiff task latest but had run up to best form when second in Plumpton handicap (17.8f) previously and can't be ruled out. Has run well several times over hurdles but 0-15 and others more persuasive.
9
|PU| (9) (4.5/1 +47%) Chantilly Haze
4.5
4.5/1(+47%)
(9) Chantilly Haze 4.5/1, Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs but acquitted herself well when second of 12 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft, 7/2) last month and is fairly treated back handicapping, despite being 2 lb out of the weights. Second in two of her latest three starts but 0-23 in career; vulnerable again.
10
|PU| (10) (16/1 +76%) Daany
16
16/1(+76%)
(10) Daany 16/1, Modest 1m winner on Flat but little to get excited about over hurdles and is 6 lb out of the handicap here. Hard to fancy. Unplaced in all six hurdle starts and of limited interest.
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|PU| (11) (22/1 +78%) Freddie Fleetfoot
22
22/1(+78%)
(11) Freddie Fleetfoot 22/1, Yet to trouble the judge in 7 attempts over timber and faces a stiff task from 10 lb out of the handicap. Unplaced all starts and 10lb out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:
16:20 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
PHOENIX RISEN gets the vote here having won his last two races on the spin at Taunton in cosy style. He is 4lb higher after his latest success, but with David Pritchard retaining the partnership, his 5lb claim looks very valuable indeed. If repeating his penultimate start when runner-up at Plumpton, Clongowes must enter calculations, along with Chantilly Haze, who was a respectable second at Exeter last month.
DANTON is still low mileage and will appreciate this stiffer test of stamina on handicap debut. He can open his account. Phoenix Risen arrives at the top of his game and is much respected, whilst Chantilly Haze also enters calculations.
Much improved in cheekpieces, PHOENIX RISEN (nap) can complete the hat-trick.
(5) Baikal 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1m, ran poorly last week). Well held on hurdles debut at Worcester in March and not a guaranteed stayer. Tongue tie goes on. 0-9 on the Flat and he struggled in his only previous hurdle run in March; opposable.
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2nd (3) (1/1 +33%) Moonshine Spirit
1
1/1(+33%)
(3) Moonshine Spirit 1/1, In the frame on all 3 bumper starts and made a sound start to his hurdle career when fourth of 12 in maiden at Chepstow in February. Not so good at Kempton 10 weeks on but remains with potential. Has shown promise in both his hurdle runs and looks a leading contender for in-form yard.
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3rd (8) (9/1 +25%) Splashing Wave
9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Splashing Wave 9/1, Modest form in bumpers, again ran below the level of debut at Market Rasen last time. Hurdles debut. Signs of ability in bumpers and she needs watching in market on hurdling debut.
1
4th (1) (5/1 -82%) Extraordinary Man
5
5/1(-82%)
(1) Extraordinary Man 5/1, Fair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22). Has failed to complete over fences the last twice, unseating in soft fashion early at Ludlow last week. Respected back hurdling in first-time headgear. 0-13 and has fell/unseated over fences last twice but he's key player on best hurdles form.
2
5th (2) (20/1 +20%) Jean Pierre
20
20/1(+20%)
(2) Jean Pierre 20/1, Signs of ability but might be one for the longer term/handicaps over jumps. Well held in both bumpers and was a remote fourth of five on hurdling debut at Huntingdon.
9
6th (9) (150/1 -436%) The Swede
150
150/1(-436%)
(9) The Swede 150/1, Great Pretender mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Thibault and fair 2½m hurdle winner Rapaport. Makes some appeal on paper and starts out in a thin maiden. Has had wind op. Has already had wind surgery and is best watched on debut.
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7th (4) (3.33/1 +5%) Trick Of The Tail
3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(4) Trick Of The Tail 3.33/1, Half-brother to 7 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Dodging Bullets. Fair in bumpers but didn't get very far on hurdling debut at Bangor in October, albeit departing through no fault of his own (later found to be lame). Could do better. Well-related type who should have a future over hurdles; respected on his return.
10
8th (10) (40/1 -150%) Chelsea Annie
40
40/1(-150%)
(10) Chelsea Annie 40/1, From the family of smart hurdler/useful chaser (2m-21f winner) Quazar. Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 11f), not disgraced last time. Just 1-20 on the Flat and was held off a basement mark last time; now makes hurdling debut.
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|PU| (6) (28/1 -100%) Clover Pass
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Clover Pass 28/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler and better effort in bumpers here first time up 11 months ago. Work to do now hurdling. Well held in two bumpers here last summer and is best watched on this switch to hurdling.
LTO Selection:
16:35 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MOONSHINE SPIRIT showed promise in both previous starts over hurdles and, given this looks a tad easier than either of those contests, this could be a good time to side with the Fergal O'Brien-trained gelding. Trick Of The Tail was badly hampered when he fell at the first on his hurdles debut in October and is hardly overfaced for his return to action. He shades the vote for the forecast slot over Splashing Wave, who is open to improvement now obstacles are in the way.
This won't take much winning and EXTRAORDINARY MAN is worth another chance back hurdling fitted with headgear. Moonshine Spirit and Trick of The Tail are feared.
The vote goes to MOONSHINE SPIRIT (nap), who has shaped with promise in both his hurdle runs including in a better race at Kempton.
(6) Mon Na Slieve 8.5/1, Foaled March 17. €22,000 yearling, 190,000 gns 2-y-o, Exceed And Excel colt. Dam, 7f-1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Artigiano. Clearly caught the eye at the Breeze-Ups and 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for the stable. 190,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Exceed And Excel; stablemate of Barnaby; check the betting.
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2nd (5) (2.5/1 +9%) Mashadi
2.5
2.5/1(+9%)
(5) Mashadi 2.5/1, Foaled March 27. 265,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Joy Choi and Italian 6f/7f winner Lee Way. 7/4, encouraging start in 3-runner 5f Newmarket maiden 10 days ago, not going down without a fight. Will improve. Went close in Newmarket maiden on 1,000 Guineas day; the only runner with experience.
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3rd (3) (1.1/1 -10%) Kylian
1.1
1.1/1(-10%)
(3) Kylian 1.1/1, Foaled February 28. Invincible Spirit colt. Dam useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Yard did well with juveniles here last season and he's one to note. Invincible Spirit colt; trainer has made a bright start with 2yos this season; likely type.
4
4th (4) (40/1 +0%) Land Lover
40
40/1(+0%)
(4) Land Lover 40/1, Foaled February 24. £40,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f-1m winner Miss Sugars and 11f/1½m winner Sir Prize. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Yard have had a couple of early 2-y-o winners so he's one to note. £40,000 yearling; by Land Force; stable's two 2yo winners this term came at Beverley.
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5th (8) (10/1 -122%) The Caribbean
10
10/1(-122%)
(8) The Caribbean 10/1, Foaled January 23. No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f Roman Empire and winner up to 10.3f Star of India. Obvious appeal on debut for top connections. No Nay Never half-brother to six winners; Ballydoyle colt who has to be feared.
2
6th (2) (8/1 +33%) Brave Empire
8
8/1(+33%)
(2) Brave Empire 8/1, Foaled January 11. 450,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner on debut. Yard has plenty of winning newcomers and owners keen to target this meeting. Oldest in the field and could go well first time up. 450,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel out of a 5f 2yo winner; notable connections; respected.
1
7th (1) (28/1 -133%) Barnaby
28
28/1(-133%)
(1) Barnaby 28/1, Foaled March 20. €20,000 foal, £50,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Dragon Pulse. Dam unraced out of useful 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Athenian Way. One of 2 interesting newcomers for yard. £50,000 yearling; by Soldier's Call; one of two runners for this yard; market instructive.
LTO Selection:
16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
MASHADI rallied well when just denied on his first start at Newmarket earlier in the month and Richard Hannon's colt, who is the only runner in the field who has racecourse experience, wouldn't need to improve much from that effort to go one better. The Caribbean warrants plenty of respect for Aidan O'Brien, being a half-brother to a Phoenix Stakes winner, while others to note in what is likely to be an informative contest include Brave Empire and Kylian.
The betting will be interesting in this valuable 2-y-o contest but MASHADI's experience could prove key and he's taken to come out on top after his promising first run at Newmarket. Brave Empire, The Caribbean and Barnaby head up the newcomers.
Newmarket runner-up MASHADI may put his experience to good use. Brave Empire, The Caribbean and Kylian are respected.
(8) Young Buck 0.83/1, Useful winning hurdler who left previous chasing efforts behind when third in a handicap at Chepstow last time. Should find this easier and is worth taking a chance on. Tailed off first three chases but better when third last month; repeat gives major claims.
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2nd (6) (7.5/1 -88%) Moratorium
7.5
7.5/1(-88%)
(6) Moratorium 7.5/1, Failed to take to chasing for Gordon Elliott but fairly useful form in hunters for this yard and has done well in points. Step back in right direction when third at Cheltenham last time and can't be ruled out with blinkers refitted. 5-8 in points and leading claims on pick of hunter chase form; below best last twice.
1
3rd (1) (14/1 -115%) Bbold
14
14/1(-115%)
(1) Bbold 14/1, Scored at Southwell (25.8f) in May and ran up to his best when third at Warwick in September. After 10 weeks off, shaped as if needing run on first outing since leaving Dr Richard Newland when pulled up on Boxing Day. This run should reveal more. Bit to prove but would be a real threat if ground dried to good or quicker.
2
4th (2) (8/1 +27%) Wotzizname
8
8/1(+27%)
(2) Wotzizname 8/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his peak but has disappointed this year. Others make more appeal. Won this last year when beating only rival; back to form with point win latest.
4
5th (4) (3.33/1 -11%) Crypto
3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(4) Crypto 3.33/1, Bumper winner who is lightly raced over fences and returned to form when third in a hunter at Carlisle a couple of months ago. Solid form claims but he's not the most straightforward. Close third on hunter chase debut after year off; leading contender, prefers soft.
5
|PU| (5) (14/1 -40%) Minimalistic
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Minimalistic 14/1, Good strike rate in points, but previous efforts under Rules haven't been overly inspiring. Unseated at Exeter last time and has something to prove. Good record in points but mostly in uncompetitive races, as were last month's two wins.
3
|PU| (3) (25/1 -56%) Broadclyst
25
25/1(-56%)
(3) Broadclyst 25/1, Temperamental sort. 12/1, first run since leaving Chris Down when below-par fourth of 7 in hunter chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 14 months ago. Since won in points so he can't be discounted. Multiple point winner but pulled up latest and 0-16 in chases.
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|PU| (7) (66/1 -230%) Ofalltheginjoints
66
66/1(-230%)
(7) Ofalltheginjoints 66/1, Formerly useful chaser who has also won in points but hard to fancy based on his Rules form last season. Once useful but now looks a shadow of former self.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Newton Abbot Hunter Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CRYPTO appears to have been freshened up since finishing third at Carlisle in March and any ease in underfoot conditions will only enhance his claims. Paul Nicholls is no stranger to success in this sphere and Young Buck must be taken seriously on his first start in this grade. Minimalistic has been in fine form in the pointing field recently and can go well granted a clean round of jumping.
YOUNG BUCK produced comfortably his best effort to date over fences when third in handicap company at Chepstow last time and, if he can build on that he should be able to get the better of Crypto. Moratorium wasn't disgraced at Cheltenham, so he's another one to consider.
(3) Hobie 4/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points but came in a remote fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good) on hurdles bow 8 days ago. More is required. Irish point winner but he's struggled in his two runs under rules (bumper/hurdle).
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2nd (6) (16/1 +36%) Elusive Enemy
16
16/1(+36%)
(6) Elusive Enemy 16/1, Just poor form in bumpers and (hooded) beat only one on his hurdles debut in 2m Ludlow novice 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. No progress in his four runs so far and he needs a tongue-tie to make a difference.
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3rd (5) (1.75/1 +65%) Satono Japan
1.75
1.75/1(+65%)
(5) Satono Japan 1.75/1, Fairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1½m) for Sir Michael Stoute but offered little when sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Kempton (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Lots more is required. Useful on the Flat and he should have a future at this discipline; not ruled out.
7
4th (7) (200/1 -203%) Autumn Blaze
200
200/1(-203%)
(7) Autumn Blaze 200/1, No promise in Hereford bumpers and down the field in novices at Ludlow and Worcester sent hurdling. Others are preferred. Has shown little at massive prices in two bumpers and two hurdle runs since December.
1
5th (1) (8/1 -60%) Emanate
8
8/1(-60%)
(1) Emanate 8/1, Poor maiden on the Flat. Cheekpieces on, set a lot to do when fourth of 9 in 2m novice hurdle (125/1) at Taunton on NH debut 34 days ago. Can build on it. Very modest maiden on the Flat and he struggled on his hurdling debut last month.
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6th (2) (3.5/1 -40%) Harry Gulliver
3.5
3.5/1(-40%)
(2) Harry Gulliver 3.5/1, 100/1, hinted at promise when fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Should take a step forward so merits serious consideration. Encouraging hurdle debut at Chepstow and he should know more this time; key player.
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7th (8) (33/1 +18%) Black Sam Vicki
33
33/1(+18%)
(8) Black Sam Vicki 33/1, Ran to a modest level on the second of 2 bumper starts but has made no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles. Has struggled in all three hurdle runs and needs a transformation back in trip.
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8th (4) (9/1 -170%) Prince Of Newton
9
9/1(-170%)
(4) Prince Of Newton 9/1, Native Ruler gelding. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1m). In good hands for his hurdling debut but he was a tailed-off fourth in points in April. Didn't show much in four points and needs a transformation on his rules debut.
9
|PU| (9) (12/1 -140%) Theatrical Light
12
12/1(-140%)
(9) Theatrical Light 12/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points but only eleventh in bumper (20/1) at Huntingdon on NH debut 142 days ago. Since had a wind op so not discounted on her hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time too. Had wind op but she has something to prove now switched to hurdling after another absence.
LTO Selection:
17:05 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HARRY GULLIVER showed glimpses of promise when fifth on his hurdling bow at Chepstow last month and the Alex Hales-trained five-year-old can shed the maiden tag at the second time of asking. Harry Cobden boasts an impressive strike-rate at this venue and his ride, Emanate, may be able to build on her first effort over hurdles when fourth at Taunton last time out. Prince Of Newton is another to consider.
Most of these come with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for HARRY GULLIVER to build on his Chepstow debut fifth and open his account. Taunton-fourth Emanate could also take a step forward and rates the chief threat ahead of hurdling-debutante Theatrical Light, who returns after breathing surgery.
This looks tricky but HARRY GULLIVER made an encouraging start over hurdles at Chepstow last month and he gets the vote.
(1) Symbol Of Hope 5.5/1, Recorded a fourth course success when winning 15-runner handicap at this course (5f, soft, 8/1) 16 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Shesadabber, always in command from the front. Not taken lightly. Plenty in his favour and could easily stay in front again.
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2nd (8) (7/1 +56%) Fair And Square
7
7/1(+56%)
(8) Fair And Square 7/1, Remains a maiden after 34 Flat runs. 16/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to soft) 1 day ago. Blinkers back on. Frustrating maiden; only eighth yesterday and bare 5f seems to suit him best.
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3rd (3) (20/1 -43%) The Daley Express
20
20/1(-43%)
(3) The Daley Express 20/1, C&D winner. Ended last year out of form and has fared no better in 2 starts this season, in first-time blinkers when 11½ lengths twelfth of 15 to Symbol of Hope in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 14/1) 16 days ago. Well behind Symbol Of Hope and Shesadabber here latest; can pop up but is risky.
10
4th (10) (18/1 +45%) The Cola Kid
18
18/1(+45%)
(10) The Cola Kid 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. After 8 months off, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft, 25/1) 13 days ago. Return of blinkers needs to spark a revival. No real sign of capitalising on falling mark/winning for this yard.
2
5th (2) (6.5/1 -30%) Shesadabber
6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(2) Shesadabber 6.5/1, Stepped up on seasonal/stable debut when 1¼ lengths second of 15 to Symbol of Hope in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 11/2) 16 days ago. Shortlisted. Clear best of the rest behind Symbol Of Hope latest; slightly longer trip here is a minus.
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6th (4) (6.5/1 -44%) Diamond Cottage
6.5
6.5/1(-44%)
(4) Diamond Cottage 6.5/1, At least as good as ever when successful at Brighton in April and also ran well when third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 18 days ago. Leading contender with hood reapplied. Peak form last two starts (7f) but likes to lead and may struggle to dominate this sprint.
5
7th (5) (6/1 +50%) Bear To Dream
6
6/1(+50%)
(5) Bear To Dream 6/1, After 5 weeks off, wasn't in the same form as her previous outing when ninth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 20/1) 21 days ago. Bounce back called for dropped in trip. Dual winner at Brighton last year but may be taken off her feet in this.
11
8th (11) (28/1 -12%) Savalas
28
28/1(-12%)
(11) Savalas 28/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 28/1, did too much too soon when fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 50 days ago. Has fallen further in the weights back in a handicap, but more needed to take advantage. Mark has plummeted and yard could find him a race here but it's unlikely to be this one.
9
9th (9) (40/1 -60%) More Than Likely
40
40/1(-60%)
(9) More Than Likely 40/1, C&D winner a year ago. However, down the field on her final 3 starts last season, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft, 40/1) in September. Others preferred after 8 months off. 40-1 winner off 2lb higher over C&D this time last year but do well to land this on return.
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10th (7) (14/1 -180%) Delagate The Lady
14
14/1(-180%)
(7) Delagate The Lady 14/1, Back on turf, returned to winning ways when making all in 11-runner handicap at Yarmouth (6f, heavy, 11/1) 32 days ago. Task is now to be able to back up her latest effort. 5lb rise for latest win less of a concern than the competition she'll face for the lead.
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11th (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Hagia Sophia
7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(6) Hagia Sophia 7.5/1, Looked rusty after 7 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 9/2) 15 days ago, very slowly away. Had won 2 of her last 3 starts in 2022, so could step forward from her recent run. Likely has more to come this year but on back foot if again blowing start.
12
12th (12) (6.5/1 +46%) Okaidi
6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(12) Okaidi 6.5/1, Failed to come on for recent run when fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 15/2) 44 days ago. Back down in trip with blinkers on 1st time as he bids for a first victory. Big C&D run last turf start but can't support on what we've seen lately.
13
13th (13) (18/1 +18%) Sapphire's Moon
18
18/1(+18%)
(13) Sapphire's Moon 18/1, Eleven runs since her sole win in 2022. 11/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time as he returns to this shorter distance. Managed only fourth under favourable conditions the last twice; can probably oppose.
LTO Selection:
17:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
SYMBOL OF HOPE boasts a fine record at this venue, as displayed once more when making all on his return earlier in the month, and he looks the one to beat off only 4lb higher. Delagate The Lady found the drop to 6f to her liking when scoring at Yarmouth last month and she's feared most off 5lb more in the ratings. The in-form duo of Shesadabber and Diamond Cottage complete the shortlist.
DIAMOND COTTAGE has proved at least as good as ever on her last 2 starts, winning at Brighton before running well at Wolverhampton a week later, so she is taken to score again with a hood now reapplied. She can get the better of Symbol of Hope, who bids to follow up his course success from 16 days ago, with Shesadabber completing the shortlist.
A few front-runners line up but SYMBOL OF HOPE is selected to see them off and last home. Hagia Sophia should be closing late.
(11) Kihavah 7/1, Dual purpose performer who took this race from a 2 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Comes here having shaped pretty well over hurdles on 2 of his last 3 starts and no surprise to see him give a good account of himself back on the level. Justified favouritism in this last year off 2lb lower; interesting to see market strength.
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2nd (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Vega Sicilia
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(2) Vega Sicilia 4.5/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in December and filled runners-up spot on 4 of his 5 starts subsequently, likely he'd have won if delaying his effort a little longer for the latest of them at Salisbury (12f) 2 weeks ago. This mark clearly not beyond him on that evidence. 2nd over 1m4f in four of his five handicaps since novice win; threw it away last time.
4
3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Splendent
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Splendent 12/1, Lightly raced for his age and he confirmed reappearance promise to double his career tally at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) 9 days ago, edging ahead late on. Needed his mind making up for him then and this a tougher ask under a penalty. Upped in trip to win five-runner race at Windsor (11.4f, soft; acts on good to firm).
20
4th (20) (11/1 +67%) Reach
11
11/1(+67%)
(20) Reach 11/1, Lightly raced filly who was visually impressive when off the mark at third attempt in a Pontefract maiden (12f) in October. May of found the race coming too soon back there later that month and shaped as if she'd come on for her first start for 6 months at Bath (11.6f) 6 weeks ago. 2 lb lower now. Promise of 1m4f maiden win cannot be forgotten despite her two handicaps since.
14
5th (14) (12/1 +25%) Real Terms
12
12/1(+25%)
(14) Real Terms 12/1, Three-time winner last summer (at up to 12f) and she never got the chance to open up when midfield in 14-runner Musselburgh handicap (12.5f) on return 17 days ago, not clear run over 2f out and running on. Consistency is hard to knock overall and she's a live each-way player here. Denied a clear run when coming from last at Catterick on reappearance, finishing 6th of 14.
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6th (1) (22/1 +0%) Piecederesistance
22
22/1(+0%)
(1) Piecederesistance 22/1, Made a very bright return last season, confirming promise of his reappearance run when scoring at Pontefract (10f) in June. Placed twice over hurdles towards back end of last year and entitled to come on for his reappearance run at aforementioned venue 23 days ago. May come on from reappearance; unraced over this far on Flat and may not stay.
5
7th (5) (10/1 -25%) Saturn Five
10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Saturn Five 10/1, Landed a 9f Punchestown maiden on second of 3 starts for Joseph O'Brien as a 3-y-o. Changed hands for 62,000 gns thereafter and best not judged too harshly on his midfield effort (back from 7 months off) at Newbury in April. On a handy mark on pick of his form and he's worth a look. Ex-Irish; hooded for this second British run; lightly raced, so not dismissed.
15
8th (15) (22/1 +12%) Shake A Leg
22
22/1(+12%)
(15) Shake A Leg 22/1, Dual winner in 2022 who shaped as if needing his first start for 6 months when last of 6 in a Newcastle handicap (12.5f) in March. Has fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this but he'll need to leave that well behind to figure here. Good third here in July; down the field in his only two runs since; on last winning mark.
3
9th (3) (8/1 -60%) Paris Lights
8
8/1(-60%)
(3) Paris Lights 8/1, Showed improved form for new yard (sold for 60,000 gns and also gelded) when winning 6-runner Lingfield novice (10f) in December. Took another step forward when runner-up in handicap back there a month later and of interest back on turf given he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Ex-Irish; Lingfield 1m2f (AW) has paid dividends and 1m4f looks worth exploring.
16
10th (16) (16/1 +20%) Billy No Mates
16
16/1(+20%)
(16) Billy No Mates 16/1, Lightly raced in recent seasons, back to winning ways on return at Thirsk last July prior to solid placed efforts next 2 starts. Seemingly working his way back to peak fitness in 2 starts so far this spring and he comes here from reduced mark with his yard amongst the winners. Took a step back towards his 2022 level on latest start; back to a good mark.
13
11th (13) (10/1 -11%) Sea Grey
10
10/1(-11%)
(13) Sea Grey 10/1, Promise both starts for Andrew Balding and surpassed form showed on first 2 starts on AW for present yard when second on return at Haydock (10f) 18 days ago, headed final 100 yds. Remains low mileage, including on turf now stepping back up in trip. Five races; second in handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good) 18 days ago; probably stays 1m4f.
9
12th (9) (12/1 +0%) Heathen
12
12/1(+0%)
(9) Heathen 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who displayed much-improved form equipped with a hood to open his account at Newcastle (12.5f) in September and built on that to score on return at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in March. Had heavy ground as an excuse for his subsequent Thirsk disappointment and he's worth another chance. Improved with hood on AW; turf form is a big problem, though, including latest start.
6
13th (6) (18/1 +10%) Strawman
18
18/1(+10%)
(6) Strawman 18/1, Back to winning ways at Redcar (10f) in June and he ended last term with a trio of placed efforts over that trip. Not seen to best effect when third on return at Ripon (9.7f) 4 weeks ago and whilst he arrives on a workable mark this is understandably more demanding. Solid start to 2023 (third); however, below form last term when he tried 1m3f and 1m4f.
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14th (18) (25/1 -14%) Natchez Trace
25
25/1(-14%)
(18) Natchez Trace 25/1, Successful twice on AW during second half of last year and, despite not looking straightforward under pressure, he returned with a respectable third in 14-runner Redcar handicap (10f) last month, no extra last ½f. Entitled to be sharper now. Form case can be made but he does not look the percentage call..
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15th (19) (14/1 -56%) Vallamorey
14
14/1(-56%)
(19) Vallamorey 14/1, Well held only start in bumpers but encouragement to glean from exploits in novice/maidens on Flat and impressive when making a winning return/handicap debut at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Manner of that suggests she could yet have more to offer. 1m4f and 8lb rise may prove manageable after her impressive handicap debut (1m2f, soft).
12
16th (12) (22/1 -22%) Val Bassett
22
22/1(-22%)
(12) Val Bassett 22/1, Dual winner on turf/AW for Fabrice Chappet in France. Pretty low-key efforts in couple of starts upon joining present yard, passing a couple only late on when seventh in 9-runner Ayr handicap (10f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Ex-French; tries a new trip in revival bid and needs a second look.
8
17th (8) (25/1 +11%) Molinari
25
25/1(+11%)
(8) Molinari 25/1, Enjoyed a very productive 2022, resuming winning ways at Beverley in July and following up in a C&D handicap later that month. Good efforts in defeat on 3 of his 4 starts thereafter and good chance he'll strip fitter for last month's return effort at Thirsk. Two wins last year and plenty of good runs; may have needed his reappearance.
10
|PU| (10) (66/1 -65%) Dubai Instinct
66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Dubai Instinct 66/1, 7-y-o who proved better than ever when opening his account for this yard at Ripon (12f) back in summer 2021. Seemingly not been easy to train given he's been absent subsequently and he's probably best watched unless the market spoke in his favour. Absent since winning at Thirsk in July 2021 (2lb higher now) and that poses a big question.
LTO Selection:
17:15 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Many hold solid chances, not least Kihavah, who won this race off 2lb lower last year and is respected with conditions to suit. Heathen runs for an in-form yard and is also high on the shortlist, despite a below-par effort on testing ground at Thirsk last time, while Vega Sicilia appeals based on consistency shown since being upped in distance. Nevertheless, it might be worth chancing STRAWMAN on these terms, given he is back on a winning mark and has more to offer over this trip.
Having joined George Boughey for 60,000 gns (also gelded), PARIS LIGHTS opened his account in an AW novice in December and took another marked step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Lingfield (10f) in February. Completely unexposed at this sort of trip, he appeals as being on a handy mark and could be the way to go back from a break. Vega Sicilia, following his good Salisbury second, low-mileage Saturn Five and easy Ripon scorer Vallamorey head up the dangers.
Paris Lights brings potential to this first attempt at 1m4f. Preference is for VALLAMOREY who was impressive in her first handicap.
(6) Navalny 8.5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Respectable sixth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 10/1) 33 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. In the mix. Rated 88; didn't appear to get home over 1m on return; this trip more suitable; chance.
2
1st (2) (6.5/1 +35%) Tango Flare
6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(2) Tango Flare 6.5/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, good, 10/3), clear of rest. Off 7 months but not ruled out. Second in 7f maiden at this venue when last seen in September; should go well.
5
2nd (5) (4/1 +0%) Kings Time
4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Kings Time 4/1, Promising type. Third of 6 in minor event at Roscommon (7.2f, good, 7/1) on debut, meeting some trouble. Off 8 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Open to progress. Earned an RPR of 83 for that and any improvement upon that here makes him a big player.
7
3rd (7) (150/1 +0%) Paradise Perfect
150
150/1(+0%)
(7) Paradise Perfect 150/1, Unreliable type. Pulled up in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 100/1) 33 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. Looked a tricky ride at Dundalk last time; very hard to fancy here.
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4th (10) (14/1 -133%) Las Cuatro
14
14/1(-133%)
(10) Las Cuatro 14/1, Twice-raced filly. 8/11, third of 8 in minor event at Dundalk (6f). Off 6 months. Should still progress. Short priced favourite for both starts as a 2yo in Dundalk maidens; first start on grass.
3
4th (3) (33/1 -106%) Wooden Head
33
33/1(-106%)
(3) Wooden Head 33/1, €120,000 foal, Aclaim gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 7f-9f winner Haatheq out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Alshadiyah from an excellent family. Wears tongue strap. Market can guide. Obviously had issues as only making debut now as a 4yo; wears a tongue-strap; best watched.
9
6th (9) (40/1 +0%) Final Check
40
40/1(+0%)
(9) Final Check 40/1, Ninth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Can build on it now. Never landed a blow on debut at Gowran Park a fortnight ago in 7f maiden when 22-1.
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7th (8) (0.91/1 +55%) Bold As Love
0.91
0.91/1(+55%)
(8) Bold As Love 0.91/1, Promising sort. Off 5 months before fading fifth of 10 in maiden (5/2) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 45 days ago. Down in trip and this daughter of Deep Impact sets a good standard. Looked a non-stayer over 1m on return; 6f should suit better here; debut effort pleasing.
4
8th (4) (12/1 -140%) Emorcee
12
12/1(-140%)
(4) Emorcee 12/1, Twice-raced gelding. Good second of 10 in maiden (66/1) at Dundalk (7f) 36 days ago. May do better still. Stepped up significantly on debut when second at Dundalk last month in a 7f maiden.
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9th (1) (28/1 +30%) Racing Royalty
28
28/1(+30%)
(1) Racing Royalty 28/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 80/1 and blinkered for 1st time, below form seventh of 15 in maiden at this C&D (soft) 12 days ago. More is needed. Needs to step up on what he's shown this year to get competitive here.
LTO Selection:
17:20 Cork Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
BOLD AS LOVE was good enough to finish second on debut in a Leopardstown maiden at the end of last season and that gives her prospects. The winner of that race is highly thought of, so it was a decent effort. The horse behind her in third came out and won a Gowran Park maiden by almost four lengths last month. Bold As Love was a beaten favourite in fifth on seasonal reappearance at Leopardstown in April, but is worth another chance as that was on heavy ground. Kings Time is likely to improve upon a third place on debut at Roscommon last summer. Las Cuatro has been a beaten favourite in two starts on the Polytrack in Dundalk. The suspicion is that there could be more to come from her on this switch to turf. Emorcee and Tango Flare are others with chances.
BOLD AS LOVE holds the edge on form and should strip fitter for her reappearance Leopardstown fifth so gets the vote. Navalny also has the form to play a part and is next on the list, with Kings Time and Tango Flare not discounted either on their seasonal returns.
Jessica Harrington was upbeat about KINGS TIME in a recent stable tour and he gets the vote to open his account here
(7) Edmond 3/1, Nathaniel filly who has shown ability on each of her three starts to date but will likely need to find improvement if she's to open her account. Headgear goes on. Has shown ability in three races; gives the impression she'll improve for the headgear.
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2nd (8) (4/1 -78%) Manala
4
4/1(-78%)
(8) Manala 4/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Walzertakt filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Harapour. Very interesting newcomer. 45,000euros 3yo; dam half-sister to two bumper winners; Henderson newcomer; respected.
5
3rd (5) (1.62/1 +46%) Our Nel
1.62
1.62/1(+46%)
(5) Our Nel 1.62/1, Promising Rules debut when fourth in an 18-runner Warwick bumper in November. Disappointed at Ascot since but has been given another break and is an obvious player if she can bounce back. Penultimate effort (fourth in big field at Warwick) gives her a fighting chance.
4
4th (4) (16/1 -60%) Madame Pompadour
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) Madame Pompadour 16/1, Pour Moi mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Santini and bumper winner/useful hurdler Dusky Legend, stayed 2½m. Unplaced both starts in point bumpers (latest Mar 18). Both starts in point bumpers, better effort when third latest; one to consider.
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5th (6) (125/1 -89%) Prelinsia
125
125/1(-89%)
(6) Prelinsia 125/1, Related to winners but big price and showed nothing at Chepstow 6 months ago. Hard to fancy. Absent since her inauspicious debut at Chepstow in October.
1
6th (1) (9/1 +36%) Aprille Mai
9
9/1(+36%)
(1) Aprille Mai 9/1, Scorpion mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/modest hurdler Little Else. Dam (c112/h118) 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner. Makes some appeal on paper. Half-sister to a bumper/hurdle winner for this trainer, who also runs Dunalong here.
2
7th (2) (50/1 +0%) Dora's Addrezz
50
50/1(+0%)
(2) Dora's Addrezz 50/1, £1,400 3-y-o, Schiaparelli mare. Dam ran once in bumper. Wears tongue strap. Others make more appeal. £1,400 3yo; wears tongue-tie on debut; stable has modest strike-rate in bumpers.
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8th (9) (100/1 -203%) Pearl Beauty
100
100/1(-203%)
(9) Pearl Beauty 100/1, Failed to beat a rival at Wincanton first time out and looks set for another struggle. Unpromising debut at Wincanton last month.
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9th (3) (6.5/1 -30%) Dunalong
6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(3) Dunalong 6.5/1, Dunaden mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including very smart hurdler/high-class chaser Dashel Drasher, stays 25f, and fair hurdler Popping Along. Very much one to note for all she's bred to be a stayer. Half-sister to three winners for this yard, notably high-class Dashel Drasher; interesting.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Newton Abbot NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
OUR NEL found a bumper at Ascot in February a bit too much at this early stage of her career, but she holds leading claims judged on her fourth-placed finish at Warwick in November and gets a tentative vote. Edmond arrives in fair form having finished in the frame at Chepstow in March and is another to consider, while Manala makes most appeal of the newcomers, with any market support worth noting.
DUNALONG is a half-sister to Dashel Drasher and, although she'll be suited by longer trips in time, it might be worth chancing that she has enough ability to make a successful start. Manala is another notable newcomer and Our Nel is the pick of those with experience.
The shortlist comprises the interesting newcomers MANALA, Dunalong and Aprille Mai in that order of preference.
(12) Stripe Of Honour 50/1, Caused a major surprise (80/1) from 9 lb out of the weights when scoring at Worcester (23f) in July. Fair efforts the next twice but heavy defeat final start in October. Won here last July back lacks recent match practice.
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2nd (6) (11/1 +21%) Kapitaliste
11
11/1(+21%)
(6) Kapitaliste 11/1, Still 6 lb above last winning mark but looks to be finding his feet again following a break, sticking to his task when mid-field at Exeter last month. Competitively weighted granted a return to best.
11
3rd (11) (80/1 -60%) Deer Hunter
80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Deer Hunter 80/1, Modest form over hurdles for Harry Whittington in 2020/21, but has gone the wrong way in 4 starts for his current yard. Has gone totally the wrong way for current yard.
2
4th (2) (3/1 +25%) Masterdream
3
3/1(+25%)
(2) Masterdream 3/1, Won a brace of C&D handicaps around this time last year. Didn't look totally straightforward back on the level at Bath last month but that should ensure he's spot on for this fitness-wise. 2-3 over C&D, including a success in this race last year; respected back here.
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5th (8) (3.5/1 +71%) Betty's Belle
3.5
3.5/1(+71%)
(8) Betty's Belle 3.5/1, Fair bumper winner. Below that level over hurdles (remote second of 4 at Ludlow in October) but still early days in handicaps. Interesting back on better ground; still open to improvement in handicaps.
1
6th (1) (4.5/1 -64%) Independence
4.5
4.5/1(-64%)
(1) Independence 4.5/1, Fair bumper winner who matched the pick of his hurdles form starting out for Dr Newland when runner-up at Plumpton 3 weeks ago. Big player here with promise of more to come for this yard. Close second at Plumpton on debut for new stable; looks poised to strike.
5
7th (5) (9/1 +0%) Ranco
9
9/1(+0%)
(5) Ranco 9/1, Out of sorts for David Pipe to end 2021 but capitalised on a falling mark for new yard at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in July. Largely acquitted himself well in defeat since and should give another good account back from a break. Possibilities on reappearance, having shown he's effective fresh.
10
8th (10) (10/1 +9%) If I Say
10
10/1(+9%)
(10) If I Say 10/1, Belatedly off the mark at Worcester (20f) in September but below that level in 3 subsequent starts, switched to fences when last seen on Boxing Day. Sole hurdles win came over C&D and she was fresh on that occasion too.
3
9th (3) (50/1 -127%) Megaudais Speed
50
50/1(-127%)
(3) Megaudais Speed 50/1, Proved game when doubling career tally at Wincanton (21.3f) in March of last year. First start/yard debut effort has to go down as disappointing at Wincanton (19.8f) 2 months ago however, and this should reveal more. Cheekpieces on first time. Achieved nothing on debut for new trainer; best watched.
4
|PU| (4) (5.5/1 +45%) Student Chap
5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(4) Student Chap 5.5/1, Yet to build on hurdle debut fourth at Worcester in December, including on handicap debut last month. In excellent hands but he needs to raise his game. Possible improver back down in trip on second handicap attempt.
9
|PU| (9) (12/1 -50%) Hillsin
12
12/1(-50%)
(9) Hillsin 12/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Gavin Cromwell. Low-key start for current yard but down in the weights and much more like it when third at Exeter last month. Now looks interesting. Maiden who holds each-way claims if backing up latest effort.
7
|PU| (7) (28/1 -155%) Flintstone
28
28/1(-155%)
(7) Flintstone 28/1, Made a winning start over hurdles for current stable at Stratford in August but efforts in handicaps hardly brimming with promise. Hopes rest on step up in trip. Hopes of improvement are pinned on the new trip.
LTO Selection:
17:35 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
INDEPENDENCE has been edging closer to a first victory over obstacles and the seven-year-old was narrowly denied when runner-up on stable debut at Plumpton last month. The Dr Richard Newland-trained gelding has only been raised 1lb for that effort and gets the nod to go one better in this contest. Masterdream hasn't been seen over hurdles since landing the spoils at this venue in June and he rates the most immediate danger. Ranco was a consistent customer last year and completes the shortlist.
Having dropped a long way in the weights following a quiet start for his new yard, HILLSIN showed a lot more when third in a big-field handicap at Exeter a month ago and is now of major interest. Independence made a good start for Dr Newland and is feared most, with Ranco another to consider back from a break.
Bumper winner INDEPENDENCE is taken to build on his latest effort and open his hurdles account. Masterdream is feared most.
(5) Haatem 0.44/1, Phoenix of Spain colt who produced a promising first effort when third of 13 in minor event (11/1) at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, finishing with running left. Should improve and looks sure to go close. Eyecatching third on debut and sets newcomers good standard to aim at.
7
2nd (7) (18/1 -80%) Relentless Warrior
18
18/1(-80%)
(7) Relentless Warrior 18/1, Soldier's Call colt who went with little encouragement when eleventh of 13 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago. Looks one for the longer term. Shorter in the betting than Haatem on debut but never looked happy and beat just two home.
10
3rd (10) (20/1 -25%) Shaws Phoenix
20
20/1(-25%)
(10) Shaws Phoenix 20/1, Foaled February 1. 27,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f/7f winner Flirty Rascal and 2-y-o 5f winner Iva Go. Dam 7f winner. Interesting to see where she sits in the market versus stablemate Johnny Johnson.
1
4th (1) (11/1 +0%) Anglesey Lad
11
11/1(+0%)
(1) Anglesey Lad 11/1, Foaled February 14. €22,000 foal, €37,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Beau Warrior and 2-y-o 5f winner Chattanooga Boy. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Dick Whittington. Makes appeal. Likely type and trainers 2yos are going well.
6
5th (6) (66/1 -164%) Johnny Johnson
66
66/1(-164%)
(6) Johnny Johnson 66/1, Foaled February 17. 17,000 gns foal, £15,000 yearling, Due Diligence gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Shine Honey Shine. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful 8.3f winner Cliche. Trainer, who is also represented by Shaws Phoenix, won the race contested by Haatem.
3
6th (3) (7.5/1 -36%) Big Brown Bear
7.5
7.5/1(-36%)
(3) Big Brown Bear 7.5/1, Foaled March 18. €30,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to 7.4f winner Profound Alexander. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Making Light. Trainer has made a good start with her juveniles so one to look out for. Trainer had excellent start to season with juveniles and he's one to note.
9
7th (9) (28/1 -133%) Rogue Dream
28
28/1(-133%)
(9) Rogue Dream 28/1, Dark Angel filly who showed only greenness when last of 8 in minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 5 weeks ago. Probably one for later down the line. Looks one for further down the line based on greenness shown first time out.
12
8th (12) (33/1 -32%) Dainty Lady
33
33/1(-32%)
(12) Dainty Lady 33/1, Dandy Man filly who was held back by inexperience when eighth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) on debut 23 days ago. Open to improvement. Green when beaten over 11l on debut; likely one for later on.
2
9th (2) (12/1 +33%) Art Fantastique
12
12/1(+33%)
(2) Art Fantastique 12/1, Foaled April 11. Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 6f/7f winner Tapisserie and 2-y-o 6f winner Sky Blue Pink. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Appeal on paper; Tom Ward's first 2yo runner of the season; watch market.
13
10th (13) (80/1 -220%) Hit The Sack
80
80/1(-220%)
(13) Hit The Sack 80/1, Foaled April 29. €5,500 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Moriarty. Trainer has nice juvenile or two most years; betting should be revealing.
11
11th (11) (28/1 -56%) Adaay To Win
28
28/1(-56%)
(11) Adaay To Win 28/1, Adaay filly who made an unpromising start to career when fifth of 7 in minor event (6/1) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Likely to leave debut effort behind but can't support.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
There was plenty to like about HAATEM's third-placed finish on his debut at Goodwood recently and he looks a big player based on that evidence. Adaay To Win could prove the chief danger of the remaining rivals who have raced. That said, a bigger threat could emerge from one of the newcomers in Big Brown Bear and Anglesey Lad, who both require a check in the market.
This looks to revolve around HAATEM, who started to get the hang of things late on at Goodwood 12 days ago and with improvement very much on the cards, Richard Hannon's colt should take some stopping. Eve Johnson Houghton had a winning newcomer here last month and her Big Brown Bear may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Anglesey Lad and Shaws Phoenix.
Some interesting newcomers but HAATEM will have gone into plenty of notebooks at Goodwood and he can go two better.
(13) Tiger Belle 6/1, Foaled April 9. €18,000 yearling, £70,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Smooth Daddy. Dam Italian maiden. Cost a fair bit earlier this year and interesting on debut. Cotai Glory filly; £70,000 2yo; speedy pedigree but likely to need this.
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2nd (2) (2.75/1 +0%) Jenni
2.75
2.75/1(+0%)
(2) Jenni 2.75/1, Foaled January 21. 72,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m The Mackem Bullet. Fifth of 8 in maiden (well-backed 7/4) at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut 31 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Beaten 7-4 fav on debut but had unfavourable draw and may do better with experience now.
5
3rd (5) (4/1 +50%) Ashwiyaa
4
4/1(+50%)
(5) Ashwiyaa 4/1, Foaled February 22. €12,500 foal, £26,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 6f-1m winner Suedois. Sioux Nation filly; £26,000 yearling; dam half-sister to Suedois; yard can ready one.
11
4th (11) (100/1 -100%) Staysound Susie
100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Staysound Susie 100/1, Foaled April 30. U S Navy Flag filly. Half-sister to 6f-1m winner Valdolobo and 1m winner Grangeclare View. Dam 2-y-o 5f-6.5f winner. Half-sister to winners Grangeclare View and Valdolobo; likely best watched on debut here.
9
5th (9) (5/1 -67%) Moral Turpitude
5
5/1(-67%)
(9) Moral Turpitude 5/1, Foaled March 12. €12,000 foal, Raven's Pass filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f-7f winner Russco and winner up to 7f Foreseeable Future. Dam 5f/6f winner. Speed on the dam's side and drying ground likely to suit.
8
6th (8) (14/1 -75%) Bonbon
14
14/1(-75%)
(8) Bonbon 14/1, Foaled February 4. Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Basil Martini. Dam lightly raced, third at 5f at 2 yrs. Stable having good spell. Half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner; yard have good strike-rate with 2yos.
15
7th (15) (9/1 -170%) Neo Smart
9
9/1(-170%)
(15) Neo Smart 9/1, Twice-raced filly. 5/4, sixth of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) 16 days ago. That was disappointing bearing in mind her promising debut second over 5f. Promising debut but flopped when 5-4fav at 6f latest; needs to settle better; 5f may help.
14
8th (14) (14/1 -17%) Byzantine Empress
14
14/1(-17%)
(14) Byzantine Empress 14/1, Foaled April 8. 12,000 gns yearling, Washington Dc filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7f Quayside and winner up to 6f Glorious Charmer. 12/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) on debut 36 days ago. Should progress. Fourth of six when 12-1 for a fillies' maiden at Dundalk on debut last month.
3
9th (3) (20/1 +39%) Megarry
20
20/1(+39%)
(3) Megarry 20/1, Foaled April 27. €25,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Adeb and winner up to 6f Seen The Lyte. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). 25,000Eur yearling; half-brother to 3 winning sprinters; speedy pedigree but may need this.
12
10th (12) (125/1 -89%) Stopitnowjulia
125
125/1(-89%)
(12) Stopitnowjulia 125/1, Foaled January 23. €3,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Hat Trick. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Emperor Claudius. Soldier's Call filly; 3,000Eu yearling; half-sister to winner in Denmark; others preferred.
1
11th (1) (14/1 +0%) Glamorously
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Glamorously 14/1, Foaled April 5. €33,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Mehmas filly; 33,000Eur yearling; dam 6f/7f 2yo winner; yard have 2yo winners.
7
12th (7) (40/1 +0%) Seven Eleven
40
40/1(+0%)
(7) Seven Eleven 40/1, Foaled January 30. 30,000 gns yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Vitamin and 2-y-o 6f/7f winner True Statesman. Dam 6f winner. Ten Sovereigns filly; dam Group-placed 6f winner; speed in pedigree and worth market check.
6
13th (6) (20/1 -43%) Uncle Albert
20
20/1(-43%)
(6) Uncle Albert 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. 5f should suit and he's one to note. Didn't progress from debut when seventh of nine at the Curragh (6f) last time.
10
14th (10) (66/1 +0%) Pretence
66
66/1(+0%)
(10) Pretence 66/1, Foaled April 27. 21,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 8.4f Cailin Mor. 22/1, last of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) on debut 16 days ago. Beaten 9l when last of nine at the Curragh on debut earlier this month; may need further.
4
15th (4) (50/1 -25%) One Cool Cookie
50
50/1(-25%)
(4) One Cool Cookie 50/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 4 in maiden (50/1) at Dundalk (5f) 33 days ago, met some trouble. More is still needed. Big step forward from debut when beaten 1l on AW latest, showing good early speed.
LTO Selection:
17:50 Cork Maiden 5f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
By and large a guessing game for punters with so many newcomers, so the market should be informative. Kieran Cotter's MORAL TURPITUDE is put forward each-way. She is a half-sister to a pair of five-time winners who have shown plenty of dash over sprint trips. Paddy Twomey's Jenni was a beaten favourite in fifth on debut at the Curragh, but that was on heavy ground. She could be a different proposition on this much better ground. Neo Smart disappointed on her last start in the Curragh but dead-heated for second on debut at the same venue. A reproduction of that run would see her well involved. Bonbon, Glamorously and Ashwiyaa represent stables well able to win with a juvenile on debut.
JENNI was backed as if much better was expected on debut at the Curragh and she could leave that effort behind second time up. Tiger Belle is an interesting newcomer, while Uncle Albert and Neo Smart could be capable of better.
JENNI was seemingly caught out by a low draw that day but she could be a different proposition here with that run under her belt
(1) Banjaxed 0.53/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who posted a very good fifth in Premier Novices' Hurdle at Kelso but pulled up in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f) 38 days ago. Big shout if getting back on track. Drops back into maiden company from Grade 2 and has strong claims if back on track..
3
2nd (3) (1.75/1 -17%) Kansas City Star
1.75
1.75/1(-17%)
(3) Kansas City Star 1.75/1, Point winner who took a big step back in the right direction after a couple of non-completions when runner-up in 2m4f Tipperary novice 29 days ago. Holds good form claims. There may still be more to come from him over this trip; player..
4
3rd (4) (18/1 -112%) Bayonetta
18
18/1(-112%)
(4) Bayonetta 18/1, Maiden Irish pointer but he showed a lot more when 100/1-third in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. This is no easy though. Third over C&D (good to soft) on her rules debut last month; will need to improve on that..
2
4th (2) (80/1 -60%) Dance Thief
80
80/1(-60%)
(2) Dance Thief 80/1, Easily off mark in points at seventh attempt in March but only ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at this C&D (40/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Hard to warm to in this company. Needs a significant step up on his C&D rules debut to figure..
5
5th (5) (20/1 -43%) Joker Du Chenet
20
20/1(-43%)
(5) Joker Du Chenet 20/1, Went backwards from hurdling debut when only fourth of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Step up in trip likely to be positive but needs plenty of improvement for that to figure..
LTO Selection:
18:00 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BANJAXED was highly tried following his maiden hurdle second at Navan in January, as he finished fifth in a Grade 2 at Kelso before pulling up at Fairyhouse last month. This is a much easier assignment and the six-year-old is capable of getting off the mark. Kansas City Star is likely to chase home the selection having filled the runner-up spot at Tipperary on his latest start, while Bayonetta appears best of the remainder.
This looks to rest between the Irish challengers KANSAS CITY STAR and Banjaxed with preference for Gordon Elliott's Tipperary runner-up over Lorna Fowler's 6-y-o who just holds the edge on form but was pulled up at Fairyhouse last time. Bayonetta appeals as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.
With Grade 2 experience, BANJAXED should appreciate the return to this level. This trip should suit and he is taken to atone.
(5) Pearly Gaits 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, much improved when second of 5 on handicap debut at Windsor (5f, heavy) last month. Didn't seem to take to Brighton next time and respected on the Windsor effort. Close 2nd on handicap debut last month but subsequent effort less convincing.
2
1st (2) (2/1 +47%) Cluedo
2
2/1(+47%)
(2) Cluedo 2/1, Modest form when reaching the frame twice in maiden company at Chepstow at the end of last summer but it's possible she'll go on to better things in handicaps this year. Interesting to see how she goes in the betting. Improved with each 2yo run and could have been let into handicaps lightly; interesting.
4
2nd (4) (3.33/1 +33%) Smasher
3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(4) Smasher 3.33/1, Modest form. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 8/1) 20 days ago. Makes turf debut. Latest 3rd (6f, AW) not a bad run but more required if he's to make a winning turf debut.
1
3rd (1) (1.25/1 -71%) Wedgewood
1.25
1.25/1(-71%)
(1) Wedgewood 1.25/1, Plenty in hand when completing a 5f Wolverhampton hat-trick last week. A 6 lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop her if in similar form back on the grass. 3-3 this year, all over 5f on AW; thrown in under a penalty; drying ground would suit.
3
4th (3) (11/1 +61%) Get Busy
11
11/1(+61%)
(3) Get Busy 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this course (5.7f, soft) on reappearance 16 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Finished out the back over slightly further here on his handicap debut; enough to prove.
LTO Selection:
18:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
WEDGEWOOD readily completed a hat-trick at Wolverhampton on Friday and a 6lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop Tony Carroll's filly judged on her current form. The returning Cluedo makes her handicap debut off what looks a fair mark and the daughter of Kodiac may have more to offer this season. Smasher recorded his first placed effort at Chelmsford in April and makes most appeal of the remainder.
WEDGEWOOD was comfortably on top at Wolverhampton last week and is taken to make it 4 in a row back on turf. Brighton may not have suited Pearly Gaits last time and she might provide the chief threat if recapturing the form she showed when narrowly denied at Windsor prior to that.
Wedgewood is flourishing on AW but CLUEDO looks to have been let into handicaps on a lenient mark herself.
(8) Not Too Real Bad 9/1, Winner at Dundalk in January. Good second of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 4/1) 36 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Won on AW in January; came on from return with narrow defeat latest; bit to prove on turf.
4
2nd (4) (4.5/1 +55%) Escaping Thejungle
4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(4) Escaping Thejungle 4.5/1, Good second of 6 in minor event at Bellewstown (5f, heavy, 10/3) on return 41 days ago. Took her form to new level when narrowly denied on return and looks well treated in h'cap.
7
3rd (7) (4.5/1 +44%) El Tesoro
4.5
4.5/1(+44%)
(7) El Tesoro 4.5/1, Winner at Dundalk in November. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 28/1) 11 days ago. Won on h'cap debut on AW in November but shoved up 11lb; needs to improve for drop to 5f.
1
4th (1) (9/1 -38%) Amazon Lady
9
9/1(-38%)
(1) Amazon Lady 9/1, Won 12-runner maiden at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) on debut. 28/1, 4½ lengths sixth of 9 to Fix You in listed race at this course (5.5f, soft) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut and retains potential. Debut form boosted and took her form to new level when not beaten far in Listed race since.
9
5th (9) (16/1 +20%) Oneplusone
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Oneplusone 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, below form 7 lengths fifth of 15 to Two Stars in maiden at this course (6f, soft) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Came on from her debut when placed on AW but not near that level here twice since.
5
6th (5) (4.5/1 +10%) Vanguard Star
4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(5) Vanguard Star 4.5/1, Winner at Dundalk in February. Good third of 6 in minor event (6/4) at Dundalk (6f) 62 days ago. Yard in good form. Can make presence felt back in a handicap. Left previous form behind with 6f Dundalk maiden win and ran to similar level there latest.
11
7th (11) (8/1 +60%) Son Of Sampers
8
8/1(+60%)
(11) Son Of Sampers 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Naas (5.9f, heavy) on return 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. 2nd at Naas on final 2yo outing; low-key return when never involved; has first try at 5f.
10
8th (10) (12/1 +40%) Blanc De Noir
12
12/1(+40%)
(10) Blanc De Noir 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 23 days ago, slowly away. Hasn't built on promising run second time out; ran okay latest but stiff mark; drops to 5f.
3
9th (3) (11/1 +8%) Sioux Spirit
11
11/1(+8%)
(3) Sioux Spirit 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. 22/1, 8¾ lengths last of 9 to Fix You in listed race at this course (5.5f, soft) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Won a maiden at 2; may have needed her recent return behind Amazon Lady; bit to find.
6
10th (6) (7/1 +36%) Mount Ruapehu
7
7/1(+36%)
(6) Mount Ruapehu 7/1, C&D winner. 15/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) on return 39 days ago. Off the mark in C&D maiden on final 2yo start; shaped like he needed his return.
LTO Selection:
18:20 Cork Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
AMAZON LADY wasn't outclassed in Listed company over C&D and could have a major say on handicap debut. She was beaten less than five lengths into sixth here after winning her maiden at Tipperary last month. That form got a boost when the runner-up obliged at Navan on Saturday. Jessica Maye takes 10lb off Amazon Lady's back. Fozzy Stack is having a strong season and Two Stars is another contender for him. His two runs have been at this track including when he shed his maiden tag over 6f. Vanguard Star reverts back to turf after a spell in Dundalk that yielded a win. El Tesoro and Not Too Real Bad are in the mix for prize money.
TWO STARS opened his account here a fortnight ago and could have more to offer now handicapping back in trip. He gets the vote over Not Too Real Bad, Vanguard Star and Amazon Lady.
A few in with claims but AMAZON LADY has looked like a filly going places this year and she could be the one to beat down in class
(3) Lively Citizen 2/1, Likeable and consistent through most of his career, but didn't really fire last season, albeit last month's Cheltenham fourth was a step back in the right direction. Makes a rather belated chase debut. Hinted at revival with Cheltenham hurdles 4th latest; needs to build on it now chasing.
2
2nd (2) (7/1 -17%) Fostered Phil
7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Fostered Phil 7/1, Fair hurdler who returned from a long absence to reach the frame in a trio of handicap hurdles last winter. Has a tongue tie added now switching to fences for the first time. Arrives in good nick over hurdles; has belated chasing debut but still much respected.
4
3rd (4) (3.5/1 -27%) Somewhat Cloudy
3.5
3.5/1(-27%)
(4) Somewhat Cloudy 3.5/1, In good form over hurdles prior to making a winning chase bow at Market Rasen (17f) in March. Creditable third at Wetherby since. Likely to give a good account for a yard which has made a bright start to the season. Won at Market Rasen and solid third at Wetherby since; good claims off an unchanged mark.
5
4th (5) (6.5/1 -8%) Our Marty
6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(5) Our Marty 6.5/1, Made a winning start over hurdles here (2m) last autumn but disappointing on all 4 starts since, jumping sketchily when pulled up on chasing bow at Bangor last time. Can only watch after that. Arrives below par, pulled up on his chasing debut at Bangor in March; more is needed.
6
5th (6) (14/1 -115%) Thistlebuffs
14
14/1(-115%)
(6) Thistlebuffs 14/1, Fourth in 2m noivice hurdles on first 2 starts. Disappointing when tongue tied for recent course handicap hurdle debut but it's still early days and now switches to fences. Beat one over hurdles here latest; may still do better in this sphere; no forlorn hope.
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|F| (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Glentruan
3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(1) Glentruan 3.33/1, Fairly useful dual hurdles winner who was a creditable third in a course handicap hurdle in this headgear combination last month. In need of experience when down the field in maiden in Ireland on previous chase start back in autumn 2021. Good 3rd over hurdles here latest; must enter calculations on his second go over fences.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has improved her form in two starts over fences, winning at Market Rasen before finishing third at Wetherby, and Donald McCain's mare is capable of taking another step forward. Fostered Phil was consistent in handicap hurdles during the winter months and sports a tongue-tie for his chase debut. He is capable of being in the mix, while Thistlebuffs and Glentruan appeal most of the remainder.
SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has taken well to fences this spring and is the most solid option. The chief threat may come from Glentruan who was never involved on his chase debut in autumn 2021 but has plenty of good efforts over hurdles since and could prove a different proposition over fences at the second time of asking.
Donald McCain's SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has taken well to chasing and looks the way to go on the back of her solid Wetherby third last time.
(3) Galilaeus 1.62/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Evens, fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, soft) 16 days ago, pushed along over 3f out and one paced. Interesting his very good yard now reach for the blinkers and better showing not ruled out. Disappointing handicap debut/return; blinkers could sharpen and this is easier.
2
2nd (2) (3.33/1 +0%) Damascus Steel
3.33
3.33/1(+0%)
(2) Damascus Steel 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 5/2) 9 days ago, no extra final 50 yds. Visor goes on now and he rates a likely player returned to turf. Bumped into one at Newcastle last week and looks a big player off same mark.
1
3rd (1) (25/1 -150%) Atwixaday
25
25/1(-150%)
(1) Atwixaday 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) in October, weakening over 1f out. Bred to be suited by this sort of trip and the betting should prove a useful guide now handicapping on back of 6 months off. Wouldn't be the first from this yard to really step forward once handicapping; up in trip.
6
4th (6) (3.33/1 -11%) Dovena
3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(6) Dovena 3.33/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (6/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 15 days ago, drawing clear quickly and value for extra. Shortlist material. 6lb rise for easy Brighton win fair but faces some much more interesting rivals here.
4
5th (4) (25/1 -14%) Grand Duchess Olga
25
25/1(-14%)
(4) Grand Duchess Olga 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in maiden (150/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 36 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. New trip promises to help and market can guide switched to turf for handicap debut.
7
6th (7) (50/1 +0%) Highland Flyer
50
50/1(+0%)
(7) Highland Flyer 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Can only watch following well-beaten last of five on handicap debut/return.
5
7th (5) (5/1 +0%) Gasman
5
5/1(+0%)
(5) Gasman 5/1, First run since leaving Seamus Durack when respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft, 5/2) 13 days ago, plugging on. May be sharper with that under his belt and longer trip may unlock some improvement. Stable debut as favourite can be marked up and he should appreciate this extra yardage.
LTO Selection:
18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Dovena benefitted from a drop in class when winning at Brighton 15 days ago, but she's 6lb higher in a deeper race today and, though respected, a chance is taken on GALILAEUS. The gelded son of Galileo was only fourth when sent off a warm favourite on his handicap debut earlier this month. However, with first-time blinkers applied it would be no surprise were he to take a step forward. Damascus Steel is another to consider.
DOVENA showed much improved form when comfortably off the mark at Brighton 2 weeks ago and a repeat should see her play a lead role again from this 6 lb higher mark. Ed Dunlop's Damascus Steel comes here on the back of good runner-up efforts and is feared, with Galilaeus also not dismissed out of hand equipped with first-time blinkers.
Gasman is one to keep on side but DAMASCUS STEEL, who is two good efforts from two off this mark in handicaps, is the tip.
(7) Admiral Nelson 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 20/1) 28 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Engaged 6.30 Wetherby Tuesday. No wins since 5f Curragh success on 2020 debut and generally struggled of late.
15
2nd (15) (20/1 +29%) Dagoda
20
20/1(+29%)
(15) Dagoda 20/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Bit below form ninth of 19 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (5f, good) 11 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Something to find on form. 0-19; promising yard debut on AW but below form twice since; may need further.
12
3rd (12) (10/1 +29%) Lady Arwen
10
10/1(+29%)
(12) Lady Arwen 10/1, 40/1, respectable 2¾ lengths tenth of 24 to Run Forrest Run in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft) 16 days ago, headway when not clear run entering final 1f. Mark has eased a little more if she can build on that here. Came on for reappearance with 3l defeat latest and should relish return to 7f.
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4th (1) (14/1 +0%) Capuchinero
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Capuchinero 14/1, Low-mileage filly who stepped up a little on previous efforts to land 14-runner claimer at Dundalk (7f) in January. No reason why she won't remain competitive back in handicap company. Improved with each run since joining this yard; career best in claimer latest; only up 3lb.
21
5th (21) (12/1 +45%) Super Cub
12
12/1(+45%)
(21) Super Cub 12/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No wins since landing maiden in 2021; running okay in defeat but hasn't hit top gear.
20
6th (20) (10/1 -25%) Sondheim
10
10/1(-25%)
(20) Sondheim 10/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at this course (1m, good to soft, 8/1) 26 days ago, having to pick way through. Drop back in trip will hold no fears and he's not out of things from this sort of mark. C&D winner last summer and won on AW in November; creditable run over 1m here latest.
3
7th (3) (14/1 -17%) Akmaam
14
14/1(-17%)
(3) Akmaam 14/1, Creditable fourth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 10/1) 16 days ago, left with too much to do. Clearly in good heart at present and not ruled out from this mark. 1m winner on AW 2 starts ago and kept on well for 4th at the Curragh latest.
8
8th (8) (10/1 -33%) Run Forrest Run
10
10/1(-33%)
(8) Run Forrest Run 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 8/1) 16 days ago, finding plenty to lead near line. Merits consideration. Returned in good form this year and got head back in front latest; return to 7f is fine.
17
9th (17) (16/1 +0%) Cnodian
16
16/1(+0%)
(17) Cnodian 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, seventh of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 11 days ago, slowly away. Not taken lightly. Won from 8lb lower last term; slowly away in 3 recent runs; may need to come down in h'cap.
23
10th (23) (8/1 +64%) Dutch Glory
8
8/1(+64%)
(23) Dutch Glory 8/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in January. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap back at that venue (7f) in February, ridden home turn and one paced. Not out of things back from a break. Off the mark on AW in January; couldn't build on that when fav since; feasibly treated.
24
11th (24) (12/1 +70%) Ferrybank
12
12/1(+70%)
(24) Ferrybank 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, 10½ lengths seventeenth of 18 to Dazzling Spirit in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, soft). Off 7 months. Losing run since 2021; out of form last term and has been off 214 days; others preferred.
4
12th (4) (16/1 -14%) Jered Maddox
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Jered Maddox 16/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 8/1, good second of 12 in handicap back at Dundalk (6f) 36 days ago, running on. Merits consideration. In good form on AW through winter; career best 2nd over 6f latest and left on same mark.
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13th (19) (33/1 +34%) Whatharm
33
33/1(+34%)
(19) Whatharm 33/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, soft) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No wins since AW hat-trick in winter of 2020-21; well below form in 3 turf runs this year.
26
14th (26) (7.5/1 +32%) Nyla Rua
7.5
7.5/1(+32%)
(26) Nyla Rua 7.5/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 25/1), not much room. Off 180 days. First run for yard after leaving T. G. McCourt. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on form. 0-13; good 4th on AW when last seen; new yard and off 180 days; cheekpieces on.
18
15th (18) (16/1 +27%) Macadam's Rock
16
16/1(+27%)
(18) Macadam's Rock 16/1, Latest win at Dundalk in January. 13/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap back at that venue (7f) 54 days ago, running on. Looks competitive on form. Both wins on AW; back on a good mark but very best form is on AW and this is competitive.
14
16th (14) (18/1 -29%) Breezy Zoff
18
18/1(-29%)
(14) Breezy Zoff 18/1, Creditable 2 lengths ninth of 24 to Run Forrest Run in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 16 days ago, not clear run over 1f out and keeping on final 100 yds. Present mark demands that little bit more. Off the mark at the Curragh in October; plenty to like about her reappearance; up in trip.
10
17th (10) (66/1 -100%) Chestnutter
66
66/1(-100%)
(10) Chestnutter 66/1, Maiden who struggled to make a meaningful impact in a light campaign last term, 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Limerick (1m) when last seen in July. Drops back in trip on return and handicapper has afforded her a chance at least. 0-10; consistent form when last seen but others on better marks; off 314 days.
25
18th (25) (25/1 -108%) Khattaat
25
25/1(-108%)
(25) Khattaat 25/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (8f, heavy) 23 days ago, weakening over 2f out and eased off. Blinkers reached for now but others preferred. 2nd on AW in January but low-key return to turf when tailed off latest; blinkers on.
11
19th (11) (11/1 +0%) Darkdeserthighway
11
11/1(+0%)
(11) Darkdeserthighway 11/1, 9/2, good second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (1m) in December, switched 2f out and staying on. Not ruled out returned to turf on back of 5 months off. Career best when 2nd on AW in December; up 5lb and off 154 days; best form at 1m.
2
20th (2) (40/1 -100%) Dazzling Spirit
40
40/1(-100%)
(2) Dazzling Spirit 40/1, Successful 3 times last term, latterly in 18-runner Leopardstown handicap 97f) in October. Easy to back, not in anything like the same form when last of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy) on final start later that month. Absent since and betting may prove a useful guide here. Won 3 towards end of last season; can forgive latest run but career best required.
16
21st (16) (66/1 -100%) Above It All
66
66/1(-100%)
(16) Above It All 66/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy, 28/1) 41 days ago. Has work to do. Generally struggled since the yard switch and very keen when beaten a long way out latest.
9
22nd (9) (40/1 +20%) Trueba
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Trueba 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving John Patrick Murtagh when eleventh of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 22/1) 28 days ago. No wins since career best at end of 2021; low-key yard debut latest; down to a good mark.
28
23rd (28) (16/1 +0%) Drombeg Duke
16
16/1(+0%)
(28) Drombeg Duke 16/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, soft, 7/1). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Reserve 2. Was in good form in the most part last term but will probably need this return; reserve.
13
24th (13) (20/1 +60%) Princess Rajj
20
20/1(+60%)
(13) Princess Rajj 20/1, 11 lengths nineteenth of 24 to Run Forrest Run in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 16 days ago. Needs to show more before becoming of interest again. Won twice last term, latest off 7lb higher; however, well below form in 3 runs this term.
6
25th (6) (33/1 +18%) Yester
33
33/1(+18%)
(6) Yester 33/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 15/2, first run since leaving T. G. McCourt when fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 28 days ago. Chance on old form. 0-24; struggled on debut for this yard last month and opposable in a race this competitive.
LTO Selection:
18:50 Cork Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
SONDHEIM made the breakthrough over course and distance last summer and regular rider Neve Bennett was again on board when the six-year-old scored at Dundalk in November. After finishing a creditable fifth over a mile here last month, the Born To Sea gelding can give another good account of himself back at his optimum distance. Breezy Zoff was an eye-catcher on her return at the Curragh a couple of weeks ago having won a big-field contest at that venue in the autumn. Her best form has come on soft ground but she was placed on a sound surface at Listowel last year. Run Forrest Run came with a perfectly-timed challenge to win the race in which Breezy Zoff was ninth at the Curragh. That was over 6f but he had winning form over this trip when trained in Britain and is another to consider from a 5lb higher mark.
Claims can be made for plenty but RUN FORREST RUN did well under the circumstances when ending a losing run stretching back almost 2 years at the Curragh 16 days ago, finding plenty to lead near the line. He gets the nod to continue the good work, with Dutch Glory, Capuchinero, Akmaam and Nyla Rua just a handful of others to consider.
A mark of 72 could be on the lenient side for CAPUCHINERO who posted a career in a claimer that's worked out well last time out
(4) Arnica 4/1, Remains a maiden after 18 starts though did at least stop the slide when fourth of 9 over C&D 3 weeks ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and well weighted if he can build on that. Still without a win but good C&D 4th latest; he's weighted to go well again.
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2nd (7) (6/1 +50%) Lockdown Leader
6
6/1(+50%)
(7) Lockdown Leader 6/1, Appeared to take a step in the right direction when third of 10 in a C&D handicap last summer but he has failed to reproduce form akin to that since. Brian Hughes an interesting jockey booking with headgear back on. Pulled up in Hexham handicap 11 days ago; lots to find if he's to gain a maiden success.
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3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Cool Croi
4
4/1(-20%)
(1) Cool Croi 4/1, One of her stable's lesser lights on what we've seen so far but handicap debut at Downpatrick 12 days ago wasn't devoid of promise. Should have more to offer. Improved when 6th on h'cap debut at Downpatrick; this longer trip promises to suit; player.
5
4th (5) (3/1 +45%) Ultra Violet
3
3/1(+45%)
(5) Ultra Violet 3/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France. Not managed to get near that level over hurdles but down in the weights and has found his level, sticking to task when fifth over 20.2f here 3 weeks ago. Up in trip. Yet to score in this sphere but in decent nick; can go well again off a 3lb lower mark.
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5th (6) (2.75/1 +58%) Ginger Pointe
2.75
2.75/1(+58%)
(6) Ginger Pointe 2.75/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has shown just modest form at best over hurdles thus far, rallying for fourth here 19 days ago. Now tackles a new trip. Not disgraced when fourth here 19 days ago; he's one for the shortlist off a falling mark.
8
6th (8) (20/1 +39%) Bilboa River
20
20/1(+39%)
(8) Bilboa River 20/1, Ex-pointer who hasn't offered much under Rules. Remote fifth in 2m5f novice at Kelso a week ago; he's very hard to make a case for.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BALLIN BAY ran with credit on his handicap debut when third at Sedgefield and it wouldn't be a surprise to see connections opt to use more forceful tactics over this shorter distance. Arnica wasn't disgraced when fourth over C&D last month and may benefit from the application of a visor for the first time. Cool Croi is of interest stepping up in trip.
Hard to make a strong case for any of these but COOL CROI should have more to offer in handicaps for her leading yard so she is awarded the vote. Nick Alexander saddles a couple of live chances in Arnica and Ultra Violet.
Gordon Elliott's low-mileage mare COOL CROI (nap) looks the way to go with the promise of better now her stamina is drawn out further.
(9) Blue Hero 8/1, Possibly needed the run after 4 months off when eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (11.6f, good to soft, 12/1) 26 days ago. All 3 of his wins have come here, so could fare better this time around. All three wins here and is very well treated; squeak if last month's run was needed.
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2nd (11) (16/1 +36%) La Forza
16
16/1(+36%)
(11) La Forza 16/1, Failed to back up his previous effort when sixth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (1m4f, firm, 11/2) when last seen back in August 2021. Has 21-month absence to overcome. Interesting that trainer is persevering with him (back from 652 days off); watch.
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3rd (3) (3.33/1 +49%) Further Measure
3.33
3.33/1(+49%)
(3) Further Measure 3.33/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago, sticking to task. Can give another good account. Ran okay over C&D latest (third) but lacked change of gear to take real hand in finish.
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4th (7) (9/1 +68%) Out Of Sight
9
9/1(+68%)
(7) Out Of Sight 9/1, Finished well held after 7 months off when last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 14/1) 32 days ago. On a workable mark, but has a bit to prove at present. Stop-start of late and is out of form; will probably bounce back from front at some point.
1
5th (1) (6.5/1 -30%) Ermin Street
6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(1) Ermin Street 6.5/1, After a further 11 weeks off with tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Needs to find more. Yet to really fire for new yard, managing only fifth over C&D 16 days ago.
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6th (5) (2.5/1 -53%) Beryl Burton
2.5
2.5/1(-53%)
(5) Beryl Burton 2.5/1, Unlucky not to go even closer when second of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft, 9/2) 14 days ago, conceding first run. Can go one better this time around. Closing style is fraught with danger; could easily make amends for unlucky second latest.
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7th (8) (50/1 -25%) Recorwoman
50
50/1(-25%)
(8) Recorwoman 50/1, Again very slowly away when tenth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 20/1) 35 days ago. Step up in trip not enough to tempt. Slow starter; patchy record in Britain and has stamina to prove (unraced beyond 8.3f).
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8th (10) (6.5/1 +35%) Magical Dragon
6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(10) Magical Dragon 6.5/1, Thirteen runs since his sole win back in 2021. After 5 months off, ran well when fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (1m2f, soft, 20/1) 16 days ago. Can give his running again. Unpredictable; Windsor return was pleasing and trainer has hit form so he's considered.
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9th (2) (11/1 -38%) Millions Memories
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Millions Memories 11/1, After 5 months off, gave his running when third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good, 17/2) 25 days ago, dictating. Can get involved once more from 2 lb below his last winning mark. Close third of seven at Brighton last month (run of race); chance if building on that.
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10th (6) (100/1 -100%) Lucky Mascot
100
100/1(-100%)
(6) Lucky Mascot 100/1, Showed bit more than previously for current yard when fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (1m, good, 33/1) 15 days ago. Needs to build on that effort upped in trip with tongue strap on 1st time. Showed bit more for new yard latest but moving up to 1m2f needs to unlock more.
4
11th (4) (33/1 -136%) A Mhacin
33
33/1(-136%)
(4) A Mhacin 33/1, Following another 11 weeks off, again showed little when last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m, 50/1) 14 days ago. Best watched as he goes back up in trip. Impossible to fancy on what we've seen handicapping in Britain.
LTO Selection:
19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Beryl Burton continues to run well in defeat and she merits consideration, as does Millions Memories, who would hold every chance if able to build on his recent Brighton third. However, the vote goes to BLUE HERO. A three-time course winner, he was second in the corresponding event last year off 6lb higher, so Adrian Wintle's charge looks handicapped to go one better today.
BERYL BURTON has started the season in good form with a pair of runner-up finishes, conceding first run at Pontefract a fortnight ago, so she can build on those efforts and return to winning ways. Millions Memories gave his running on his reappearance and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Further Measure.
Magical Dragon and Blue Hero have claims but BERYL BURTON is the most solid. An unlucky second two weeks ago was a PB.
(17) Asgard's Captain 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Shane Donohoe when creditable third of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (6f) 36 days ago, nearest finish. Engaged 5.50 Sligo Tuesday. Best run yet when beaten 2l at Dundalk last month and entitled to come on for that.
14
1st (14) (9/1 +55%) Summer Snow
9
9/1(+55%)
(14) Summer Snow 9/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 11/1) 28 days ago. Narrowly denied in Gowran h'cap but not at same level twice since; on a good mark at least.
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2nd (10) (16/1 +36%) Angel's Feather
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Angel's Feather 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Showed minor promise in Galway festival maiden; well held when beaten 13l on return.
2
3rd (2) (12/1 +25%) Rumbled Again
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Rumbled Again 12/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 36 days ago, hampered. Blinkers on 1st time. 0-9; back to his best when beaten 2l last month when meeting some trouble; blinkers on.
1
4th (1) (8/1 +27%) The Snapper
8
8/1(+27%)
(1) The Snapper 8/1, C&D winner in April. Failed to fire at Gowran 11 days later but freshened up since and capable of bouncing back. Came on from return with C&D win on soft-to-heavy; well below form when last of 8 latest.
3
5th (3) (2.5/1 +25%) Golden Spangle
2.5
2.5/1(+25%)
(3) Golden Spangle 2.5/1, Good second of 14 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy, 5/1) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Yard in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should go well again. Returned in good form but up 5lb for latest defeat and gets different ground this time.
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6th (7) (16/1 +52%) Flotus Radiance
16
16/1(+52%)
(7) Flotus Radiance 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, respectable seventh of 15 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago, never nearer. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Fair 7th in a maiden 2 weeks ago but might be vulnerable back at this trip; tough mark.
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7th (6) (11/1 +67%) Distillate
11
11/1(+67%)
(6) Distillate 11/1, Winner at Dundalk in March. 40/1, eleventh of 19 in handicap at Naas (5f, good) 11 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Off the mark over 7f at Dundalk in March; not as effective over shorter trips lately.
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8th (16) (9/1 +36%) Amemri
9
9/1(+36%)
(16) Amemri 9/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in March. 9/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 36 days ago. Off the mark at 7th attempt at Dundalk (7f) and 6f likely too sharp latest; should go well.
13
9th (13) (66/1 -65%) Louis Le Broc
66
66/1(-65%)
(13) Louis Le Broc 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time hooded for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 103 days. Didn't show much in maidens and well held last on handicap debut on AW when last seen.
11
10th (11) (66/1 +0%) Fast Trek
66
66/1(+0%)
(11) Fast Trek 66/1, Fourteenth of 15 in maiden (200/1) at this course (6f, soft) 12 days ago. Struggled in 3 starts for new yard so far this term and hard to recommend; back up in trip.
9
11th (9) (22/1 +12%) She's Local
22
22/1(+12%)
(9) She's Local 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 40/1). Off 7 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Promising form in maidens last year; couldn't build on that in h'caps; workable mark.
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12th (15) (4.5/1 +50%) Inthepoorhouse
4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(15) Inthepoorhouse 4.5/1, 9/2, below form fifteenth of 23 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft) 4 days ago but had been a good fourth at the Curragh prior to that. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Care on from return/yard debut when beaten 2l last month; well held joint-fav on return.
12
13th (12) (40/1 -100%) Bedelia
40
40/1(-100%)
(12) Bedelia 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in nursery (10/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 175 days. Promising h'cap debut last term before a lesser effort over this trip; off 175 days.
4
14th (4) (12/1 +25%) Coco Hill
12
12/1(+25%)
(4) Coco Hill 12/1, 17/2, last of 8 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 23 days ago. Won twice at end of her time in Britain but not near that level in 2 runs for this yard.
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15th (18) (80/1 -21%) Perfectlikethemoon
80
80/1(-21%)
(18) Perfectlikethemoon 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 50/1) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Shown very little so far and tailed off last on handicap debut last month; tongue-tie on.
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16th (5) (16/1 +0%) Net A Porter Queen
16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Net A Porter Queen 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 9/1) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Promising debut but hasn't build on that in 3 subsequent runs inc' h'cap bow latest.
LTO Selection:
19:20 Cork Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
GOLDEN SPANGLE has gone up 7lb in total for three placed efforts since entering handicap company last month. She missed the kick when third over this trip at Gowran two runs back and bumped into a well-treated rival over a mile here last time. A tongue-tie might help to eke out a bit more improvement. Starnight ran a nice race on handicap debut at the Curragh before being sent across to Nottingham where she won readily over 6f. The step up in trip is unlikely to be an issue and Johnny Murtagh's filly is a leading contender despite a 9lb hike although she will be encountering quicker ground here. Asgard's Captain, beaten at Sligo on Tuesday, had a few of these behind when an encouraging third over 6f at Dundalk while Angel's Feather, fitted with headgear for her first handicap, ran in a couple of strong maidens last term and could be on a reasonable mark.
STARNIGHT was comfortably on top at Nottingham a couple of weeks ago and is taken to follow up. Jim Bolger's Golden Spangle arrives on the back of 3 solid placed efforts this spring and should give another good account. The Snapper should also be on the premises if bouncing back to the form he showed when successful over C&D at the beginning of April.
RUMBLED AGAIN ran with credit at Dundalk last time in a race that didn't go all his own way and he shaped like 7f would suit
(5) Nowinittowinit 0.83/1, Well held in bumper/first 3 starts in maiden hurdles but proved a totally different proposition when successful at 80/1 in a course maiden (20f) 3 weeks ago, overcoming a pace bias in the process. Needs to prove that no fluke now handicapping. 80-1 winner of novice hurdle here; not dismissed now stepping up in trip on h'cap debut.
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2nd (2) (2.75/1 +83%) Fortified Bay
2.75
2.75/1(+83%)
(2) Fortified Bay 2.75/1, Veteran. Record distinctly patchy nowadays but on a going day when running out a convincing winner from the front over fences at Kelso in January. However, not in anything like the same form all 3 starts since. Returns to timber now. Pulled up twice since chase win at Kelso in January; has it to prove back hurdling.
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|U| (6) (3/1 +91%) Colonel Manderson
3
3/1(+91%)
(6) Colonel Manderson 3/1, Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton but never fired in 2 starts for that yard during the winter and, easy to back, he ran no sort of race when pulled up on yard debut at Ayr in February. Something to prove. Ran poorly on yard debut in 3m Ayr handicap in February; tongue tied with lots to prove.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A chance can be taken on JUMPING JET, who shed her maiden tag on her penultimate start at Leopardstown over 2m4f when beating a subsequent winner by over two lengths. Therefore, the daughter of Getaway is fancied to show up well on her handicap bow for the Gordon Elliott yard. Nowinittowinit got up by a short head at this track to record her first career success and could improve for the step up to this distance, while Fly By Milan isn't ruled out either.
FLY BY MILAN is taken to make a successful handicap debut. Jumping Jet is feared for an Irish yard that has made hay here over the years.
The vote goes to Gordon Elliott's JUMPING JET who arrives on the up and can take another step forward on her first go in handicaps.
(10) Kraken Filly 50/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. First run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft, 28/1) 26 days ago. More needed. Maiden; never figured here on debut for new stable.
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2nd (9) (4/1 +11%) Lhebayeb
4
4/1(+11%)
(9) Lhebayeb 4/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 15/2, good second of 13 in handicap at this course (11.6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Frame claims again. Still a maiden but ran creditably here last time; not without a chance.
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3rd (3) (14/1 -211%) Waterloo Sunset
14
14/1(-211%)
(3) Waterloo Sunset 14/1, Creditable fourth at Lingfield (10f, AW) on return but was unable to handle heavy conditions at Windsor last time. Needs to translate his AW form to turf on this easier surface. Sole win came on AW; turf record isn't fully convincing.
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4th (2) (3/1 +75%) Carp Kid
3
3/1(+75%)
(2) Carp Kid 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Windsor in July. Failed to make an impact either outing this season and will need a revival here, though has now dropped below last winning mark. C&D winner in 2021 but has a question mark over current form.
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5th (8) (5.5/1 -38%) Albus Anne
5.5
5.5/1(-38%)
(8) Albus Anne 5.5/1, Kept her quirks in check and produced another good effort when third of 13 in handicap at Windsor (10f, soft, 18/5) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly from same mark. In-form maiden, placed twice at Windsor this term; not ruled out.
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6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Silver Bubble
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Silver Bubble 16/1, Four wins from 10 runs last year. Possibly still needed run when seventh of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (10f, soft) 16 days ago. Edging back down weights and could make more impact now. Has done her winning at Brighton; opposed.
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7th (7) (3.5/1 +36%) Mrembo
3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(7) Mrembo 3.5/1, C&D winner. 15/2, stuck on well when fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) on seasonal return 29 days ago. Won second-time-out last season and shouldn't be discounted. Sole success came on this card 12 months ago; interesting off a workable mark back here.
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8th (11) (20/1 -11%) Urban Forest
20
20/1(-11%)
(11) Urban Forest 20/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Seventh of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has gone well here in the past but others are likelier winners on balance. Maiden; needs to improve on Brighton reappearance effort.
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9th (4) (11/1 -214%) Mc'Ted
11
11/1(-214%)
(4) Mc'Ted 11/1, Placed on 5 of his last 6 outings, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. Regular claimer retains ride and he's shortlist material. Largely consistent; back on last winning mark and holds a solid chance.
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10th (1) (33/1 +0%) Wise Glory
33
33/1(+0%)
(1) Wise Glory 33/1, Didn't take to hurdling over the winter and perhaps needed run when fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy, 16/1) 23 days ago. Others have stronger claims at present. Not exactly a solid option but this drop to Class 6 may help matters.
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11th (6) (33/1 -83%) Bbob Alula
33
33/1(-83%)
(6) Bbob Alula 33/1, Untrustworthy individual. Well held on handicap hurdle debut at Uttoxeter last time. Off 8 months. Back up in trip. Enjoyed reasonably good season on Flat last year (2 wins and runner-up 3 times) but others look more solid overall. Possibilities on seasonal debut (won on reappearance last term).
LTO Selection:
19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
In an open event, it might be worth taking a chance on SILVER BUBBLE. Gay Kelleway's charge was progressive last year, winning four times, with the latest of her victories coming from a 2lb lower mark. She's been well held on her last two starts, but with Saffie Osborne back aboard (won on her three times), it would be no surprise to see an improved effort. Others to note include Lhebayeb and Mc'ted.
MC'TED is a consistent sort and has struck up a decent rapport with 7-lb claimer Alice Bond, so a replication of his recent placed efforts may well be enough to see him come out on top. Albus Anne isn't straightforward but is going through a good spell at present and she's feared most, with Mrembo also taken to step up on an encouraging return.
Back at Bath, MREMBO can double her tally. Mc'Ted, who holds solid claims, is second choice.
(10) Muhaarar's Girl 16/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on, eighth of 20 in maiden at Naas (8f, good) on debut 11 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Made a satisfactory debut at Naas, likely to need another run or two before featuring.
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1st (3) (14/1 +0%) Harbour Wind
14
14/1(+0%)
(3) Harbour Wind 14/1, Nathaniel gelding. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to very smart 1¾m-2m winner Forgotten Rules out of useful 7f winner Utterly Heaven. Highly respected on debut for top yard. Well-related dam won over 1m4f for this stable, second-string for trainer.
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2nd (1) (3.33/1 -67%) Cuban Dawn
3.33
3.33/1(-67%)
(1) Cuban Dawn 3.33/1, Promising type. 6¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Paddington in listed race (50/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft) on debut 16 days ago. Tongue tie quickly reached for but pedigree offers hope for better. Given an ambitious debut in a Listed race at the Curragh, coped well in the circumstances.
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3rd (8) (4.5/1 +47%) Gypsy Woman
4.5
4.5/1(+47%)
(8) Gypsy Woman 4.5/1, 20/1, nineteenth of 24 in minor event at Naas (5.9f, good to soft), slowly away. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Promising fifth of 18 on Curragh debut, possibly found 6f too sharp in valuable Naas event.
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4th (6) (12/1 +0%) Ninth Life
12
12/1(+0%)
(6) Ninth Life 12/1, Thrice-raced colt. Fourth of 5 in minor event (2/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 119 days. Second over 7f on the second of three Dundalk outings, good chance of reaching the money.
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5th (7) (0.73/1 +58%) Time Tells All
0.73
0.73/1(+58%)
(7) Time Tells All 0.73/1, Twice-raced colt. Third of 12 in maiden (5/4) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 31 days ago. That was a touch disappointing given his debut promise but he may still have more to offer. Second to a useful colt over 1m at Navan on debut, not as good over 1m2f at the Curragh.
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6th (12) (28/1 -75%) Wayside Lady
28
28/1(-75%)
(12) Wayside Lady 28/1, Seventh of 20 in maiden (33/1) at Naas (8f, good) 11 days ago. Should improve. Ability in evidence in runs at Dundalk and Naas, possibly a handicap prospect after this.
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7th (11) (125/1 -89%) Sunday Evening
125
125/1(-89%)
(11) Sunday Evening 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, last of 15 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Represents top connections but no apparent chance of a maiden success at this stage.
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8th (9) (125/1 -25%) Lady Lunette
125
125/1(-25%)
(9) Lady Lunette 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 15 in maiden (100/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago, slowly away. Has shown roughly the same level of ability in two Gowran outings, a lot more required.
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9th (5) (150/1 +0%) Night Moon
150
150/1(+0%)
(5) Night Moon 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (10.2f, soft) 12 days ago, not knocked about. Back down in trip. Makes no appeal on the evidence of two outings at this venue this season.
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10th (4) (80/1 +20%) Kraken Diamond
80
80/1(+20%)
(4) Kraken Diamond 80/1, Tenth of 14 in maiden (14/1) at Dundalk (8f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 180 days. Ran green at Dundalk on only start at two, gelded since, best watched for now.
LTO Selection:
19:50 Cork Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
For a 50/1 chance, CUBAN DAWN acquitted himself quite well when fourth of six in the Tetrarch Stakes at the Curragh earlier this month. The Teofilo colt split horses rated 92 and 100 and should have a decent chance back in maiden company after that promising debut effort. A tongue-tie is fitted for the first time. On a line through Tetrarch runner-up Drumroll, Time Tells All has strong claims having gone down by just half a length to that horse in a Navan maiden in March. He may be suited by coming back to a mile after finishing third over 1m2f here last month and gets the chance to race on better ground for the first time. Dutch Gold was second in a strong Navan maiden on his final juvenile start and was unlucky in running on his return at Limerick. He didn't appear to have any excuses when a beaten favourite at Gowran last time but stepping back up to a mile should help his cause.
CUBAN DAWN is clearly held in some regard having been pitched into listed company for his debut 16 days ago and he made a pleasing start, ultimately finishing fourth. A tongue tie is quickly applied but that slight worry aside, he's taken to make the most of a drop in class. Dermot Weld saddles 2 with Time Tells All having already displayed plenty of ability, and newcomer Harbour Wind.
On the strength of a Navan second over this trip, it is worth giving TIME TELLS ALL this chance to make amends for a 1m2f Gowran defeat
(3) Born Famous 2.25/1, Easy winner of 20.2f novices' handicap hurdle here starting out for this yard 3 weeks ago. Little show in chases for former stable but remains open to improvement now switched to this sphere by new connections and could have a lot more in the locker.
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2nd (7) (10/1 -25%) Sputnik
10
10/1(-25%)
(7) Sputnik 10/1, Off the mark over fences at Hexham last spring and had bit in hand when making a winning reappearance at Ayr in October. Bit better at Carlisle latest but this looks tougher.
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3rd (4) (3.33/1 +49%) Victory Echo
3.33
3.33/1(+49%)
(4) Victory Echo 3.33/1, C&D winner last month and again ran well at Market Rasen on Friday. This is tougher.
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4th (6) (14/1 -40%) Not The Chablis
14
14/1(-40%)
(6) Not The Chablis 14/1, Seen out only 3 times since going close in this race in 2021, not showing a great deal. Revival may be forthcoming under Brian Hughes.
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5th (8) (7.5/1 +6%) Thunder In Milan
7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(8) Thunder In Milan 7.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler who matched that form for the first time over fences when landing 6-runner handicap at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) in March. Fair run at Kelso next time but more needed here.
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6th (1) (5.5/1 +35%) Thatsy
5.5
5.5/1(+35%)
(1) Thatsy 5.5/1, Poor strike rate (0-16 over fences) but very well handicapped for if it does come together again. One to note.
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|F| (2) (5.5/1 -120%) Cardboard Gangster
5.5
5.5/1(-120%)
(2) Cardboard Gangster 5.5/1, Made hay last summer, landing gambles over C&D and at Stratford. Fine return at the latter course last month and big run on the way if that hasn't taken too much out of him.
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|U| (5) (25/1 -14%) Sir Apollo
25
25/1(-14%)
(5) Sir Apollo 25/1, Both wins have been registered at Sedgefield, the latest in first-time blinkers over 27f in February. Ran respectably despite a few jumping errors at Hexham latest and starts out for a new yard now.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CARDBOARD GANGSTER finished a long way clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Stratford over 3m3f last time, and a 4lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent him from going one place better. The main danger looks to be Born Famous, who makes her first start in this sphere for her new trainer Iain Jardine after scoring by just under a length over hurdles at this track last month. Victory Echo completes the shortlist.
CARDBOARD GANGSTER looks set for another good summer over fences after his fine return at Stratford and he can make it 2-2 over C&D. Born Famous made the perfect start for new connections over hurdles here recently and is very interesting back chasing. Thatsy would be one to note if the betting suggests he's fancied.
The suggestion is THUNDER IN MILAN, who is in good form and for whom this trip and forecast slower ground than last time look positive.
(6) Pink Lily 6/1, Improved again when third of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Finished third in her last four handicap runs; career best run on return; in the mix again.
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2nd (9) (2.5/1 +29%) Greek Giant
2.5
2.5/1(+29%)
(9) Greek Giant 2.5/1, Promising individual. 9/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago, though would have benefited from stronger gallop. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly with further progress anticipated. Two fair efforts since handicapping; addition of cheekpieces could squeeze out more.
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3rd (5) (14/1 +30%) Raincloud
14
14/1(+30%)
(5) Raincloud 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Again showed little under an attacking ride when sixth of 7 in minor event (200/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 41 days ago. More needed up in trip for handicap debut. Can leave her novice form behind her upped in trip and switched to low-grade handicaps.
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4th (3) (8/1 -7%) Chinthurst
8
8/1(-7%)
(3) Chinthurst 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, probably needed run behind race-fit rivals when fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Frame claims Beaten favourite on heavy ground on return; chance if bouncing back to his 2yo best.
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5th (8) (2.5/1 -43%) Hourless
2.5
2.5/1(-43%)
(8) Hourless 2.5/1, Cost 70,000 gns and proved different proposition on handicap debut when winning 6-runner event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 32 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Sets high standard with further progress likely. Big improvement to win on AW h'cap debut latest; 2lb rise looks lenient.
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6th (1) (22/1 +21%) Lady Bianca
22
22/1(+21%)
(1) Lady Bianca 22/1, Again pulled hard when fourth of 5 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 13 days ago. Yet to convince that she stays this far and others are preferred. Yet to confirm the promise of her third run in handicaps; down in grade but risky.
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7th (13) (40/1 +39%) Alicefromumbridge
40
40/1(+39%)
(13) Alicefromumbridge 40/1, Won a very weak event at Lingfield in January and again ran below form when fifth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at that course (8f, AW) 47 days ago. Up in trip. 1m AW winner; not at her best the last twice; new trip now back on the grass.
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8th (10) (16/1 +20%) Athene's Kiss
16
16/1(+20%)
(10) Athene's Kiss 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, failed to improve when fourth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f, soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Uphill task. Offered a bit more when 4th over 1m on her h'cap debut; longer trip should suit.
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9th (14) (66/1 -100%) Covertly
66
66/1(-100%)
(14) Covertly 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fared no better for switch to handicaps when sixth of 12 at this course (8f, soft, 20/1) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Poor form in 4 runs, including recent handicap debut (1m); new trip not enough to tempt.
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10th (11) (40/1 +0%) Empire Of The Sun
40
40/1(+0%)
(11) Empire Of The Sun 40/1, Showed a little bit more his first 2 outings in handicaps but made little impression when ninth of 12 (8/1) at this course (8f, soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Others preferred. Whiff of ability in 1m handicaps on AW; well held in blinkers here latest; new trip.
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11th (4) (12/1 +14%) Star Sight
12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Star Sight 12/1, Close second in Chelmsford nursery on final start at 2 yrs but has failed to make a serious impact either outing this term. Others are more persuasive. Went close on nursery debut in November (1m2f, AW) but not built on it in two runs since.
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12th (12) (40/1 -150%) Spare Rib
40
40/1(-150%)
(12) Spare Rib 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Showed a little bit more when fifth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, soft) 25 days ago, well positioned. Another step forward required if he's to make more impact here. Offered a bit more last time (1m2f, soft) without looking a winner in waiting.
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13th (2) (16/1 -33%) Saratoga Spirit
16
16/1(-33%)
(2) Saratoga Spirit 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, below form on turf debut when seventh of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Bounce back called for. Needs improvement to win but that's quite possible after just five runs; down in grade.
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14th (7) (125/1 -89%) Tiz Likely
125
125/1(-89%)
(7) Tiz Likely 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Again failed to beat a rival when last of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 38 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes turf debut. Much more needed. Not beaten a rival in two handicap runs; down in weights but with something to prove.
LTO Selection:
20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
PINK LILY was beaten a length last time at Salisbury on her return to action and her mark is unchanged for that effort, which is likely to put her bang there at the finish here. The main threat looks to be the last-time-out winner Hourless, who is only 2lb higher for that success at Wolverhampton and warrants plenty of respect. Greek Giant and Spare Rib are also both worthy of consideration.
HOURLESS appeals as the type to improve further and is very hard to oppose having been raised only 2 lb for a cosy success at Wolverhampton. Greek Giant hasn't really been seen to best effect in handicaps but has shown enough to think he could prove the main threat, whilst Pink Lily also merits respect after a good performance at Salisbury last time.
Having won a shade cosily on his handicap debut, this looks good for HOURLESS (nap) to defy a small rise in the weights.
(3) Khafaaq 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 14 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, soft, 16/1) 7 days ago, no match for winner. Tongue strap on 1st time. On a dangerous mark and merits plenty of respect. Showed improved form on his fourth run of the year when taking second at Gowran last week.
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2nd (16) (12/1 +57%) No Hassle
12
12/1(+57%)
(16) No Hassle 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Sligo (13.1f, soft, 14/1) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Others make more appeal. Made a satisfactory handicap debut at Galway last autumn, may have needed recent Sligo run.
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3rd (14) (5/1 +58%) Tastyee
5
5/1(+58%)
(14) Tastyee 5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, unseated rider in novice hurdle (20/1) at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 6 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Ran creditably on latest Flat outing, so can't be completely dismissed. Started the season brightly at Gowran, good chance if none the worse after hurdling mishap.
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4th (6) (11/1 +31%) Evening Verse
11
11/1(+31%)
(6) Evening Verse 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 12¼ lengths fourteenth of 15 to Fond Farewell in handicap (17/2) at Limerick (11.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Potentially well treated if she can put that poor showing behind her. Failed to reproduce her consistent Dundalk form in the Limerick race won by Fond Farewell.
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5th (10) (16/1 +36%) Maricruz
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Maricruz 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable 4¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Fond Farewell in handicap (25/1) at Limerick (11.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal. On a long losing sequence, unlikely to reverse Limerick form with Fond Farewell.
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6th (18) (25/1 +38%) Romann
25
25/1(+38%)
(18) Romann 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Dundalk (16f). Off 91 days. Significantly down in trip. Visored for 1st time. Has won twice at Dundalk, modest form at that venue lately, limited turf experience.
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7th (4) (28/1 -133%) Kartayaz
28
28/1(-133%)
(4) Kartayaz 28/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. 22/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 33 days ago. Not discounted back on turf. Has a better record at Dundalk (3-14) than on turf (1-18), second at Dundalk on latest.
2
8th (2) (4/1 -14%) Shona Mea
4
4/1(-14%)
(2) Shona Mea 4/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 8/1) 14 days ago, running on late. Back up in trip. Strong claims. Beaten 1l at Gowran by the same mare who beat Khafaaq at the same venue a week later.
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9th (9) (6.5/1 +24%) Magic Charm
6.5
6.5/1(+24%)
(9) Magic Charm 6.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 11/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Won on good ground last season; likely to be in the mix following two third placings.
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10th (12) (33/1 +0%) Lissadell
33
33/1(+0%)
(12) Lissadell 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, soft, 150/1). Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. Ran in three maidens last season, failed to build on a satisfactory debut at Galway.
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11th (13) (33/1 -32%) Gudrun Genberg
33
33/1(-32%)
(13) Gudrun Genberg 33/1, 12/1, ninth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) 42 days ago. Needs to do more. Could be given a chance on the basis of a Navan second on her penultimate run last season.
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12th (8) (6.5/1 -18%) Rockview Roman
6.5
6.5/1(-18%)
(8) Rockview Roman 6.5/1, 15/2, won 17-runner handicap at Gowran (9.6f, heavy) 29 days ago, all out. Remains well treated on old form and can't be ruled out. Has gone up 6lb for Gowran win on soft, dual AW winner so should appreciate better going.
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13th (17) (20/1 +50%) Rock Dandy
20
20/1(+50%)
(17) Rock Dandy 20/1, Fourteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 12/1). Off 7 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery. Finished towards the back on her final two handicap starts last season; new stable now.
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14th (7) (9/1 +25%) Kampala Beach
9
9/1(+25%)
(7) Kampala Beach 9/1, Winner at Dundalk in November. 2/1, good third of 14 in handicap at same course when last seen. Off 152 days. Claims if he's fully tuned up. Won at Dundalk last November, not beaten far in third on final two AW starts in 2022.
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15th (5) (28/1 +30%) Prince Of Abington
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28/1(+30%)
(5) Prince Of Abington 28/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, fourth of 8 in claimer at Dundalk (7f) 47 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Won twice at two, no further success, inconsistent at Dundalk during the winter.
LTO Selection:
20:20 Cork Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
ROCKVIEW ROMAN ended a long losing run and gained a first win on turf when scoring at Gowran last month. The dual all-weather winner has shown his best form on the grass on easy ground but should be equally effective on a sounder surface and Siobhan Rutledge has an inside draw to work with. Fond Farewell is lightly raced and made a winning reappearance over a furlong farther at Limerick. That was on soft ground and conditions will be quicker here. Magic Charm is from a stable in fine form and has run two solid races so far this season. He was a winner on good ground last term and steps back up in trip. Shona Mea, drawn widest of all, came home well over 1m when second to a subsequent winner at Gowran and is another to consider.
SHONA MEA has run well on both starts this year and was strong at the finish when second at Gowran last time, so she's marginally preferred to Khafaaq, who filled the same position at that track just a week ago. Rockview Roman is also worthy of consideration.
A winner on good ground early last season, MAGIC CHARM does not need to improve much from his first two starts of the season to win
(2) Shanroe Street 4.5/1, Fair chaser who was a well-held fourth to Steely Addition when last seen under Rules at Kelso 11 months ago. Has been in reasonable form in the flags lately, so not without a chance. 21l fourth to Steely Addition at Kelso; arrives after two recent points seconds; respected.
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2nd (4) (6.5/1 +74%) So Be It
6.5
6.5/1(+74%)
(4) So Be It 6.5/1, Maiden pointer who has little form under Rules and faces a quick turnaround. Remote fourth in 3m hunter chase at Hexham four days ago; very hard to make a case for.
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3rd (1) (0.8/1 -100%) Steely Addition
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0.8/1(-100%)
(1) Steely Addition 0.8/1, Fairly useful chaser who won in this sphere last year and has been successful on his last two outings in points. Should prove hard to beat. Third in 3m Musselburgh hunter in March; scored twice since in points; the one to beat.
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4th (3) (3.5/1 +61%) Shaughnessy
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3.5/1(+61%)
(3) Shaughnessy 3.5/1, Bumper winner but a maiden over obstacles (including in points) and latest third at Kelso a week ago was a sub-par effort. Fair third of five in 2m2f Kelso hunter chase; the longer trip can suit; no forlorn hope.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Perth Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Second in this last year before going on to bolt up at Kelso next time out, STEELY ADDITION arrives following back-to-back successes in the point-to-point sphere and looks set to add to his tally back under Rules. Shanroe Street, who unseated in the corresponding event, appeals as the main danger, while Shaughnessy is fancied to follow them home ahead of So Be It.
STEELY ADDITION arrives on a hat-trick from points and was well on top of Shanroe Street the last time the pair met, so he's the obvious choice. Shaughnessy isn't completely dismissed.
Only four runners and this looks an excellent opportunity for STEELY ADDITION to resume winning ways after back-to-back point successes.
(3) Obama Army 3.33/1, Good second of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Wetherby (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Going right way and latest effort has been boosted by the winner. Runner-up the last twice; same mark as latest effort (winner franked form); big chance.
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2nd (10) (7.5/1 +12%) Threebars
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7.5/1(+12%)
(10) Threebars 7.5/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 6 days ago. Should give her running but needs to find some improvement. Runner-up over C&D this month; fair run on AW latest; new mark has now kicked in.
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3rd (11) (6.5/1 -30%) Racing Demon
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6.5/1(-30%)
(11) Racing Demon 6.5/1, Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 5/2) 9 days ago. Should give another good account if the race doesn't come too soon. 11-race maiden; runner-up on his last three starts; should remain competitive.
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4th (2) (28/1 -27%) J J Stingleton
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28/1(-27%)
(2) J J Stingleton 28/1, Winner at Kempton in November. 10/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 1m AW winner at 2; well held on recent reappearance (1m2f); cheekpieces return now.
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5th (6) (2.25/1 +18%) War Chant
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2.25/1(+18%)
(6) War Chant 2.25/1, Good second of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 5/2) 13 days ago, running on. Makes plenty of appeal. 7f winner at 2; improved effort when 2nd at Redcar two weeks ago; more appealing than many.
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6th (9) (6.5/1 +7%) Brabusach
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6.5/1(+7%)
(9) Brabusach 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Enters calculations. Improved effort at Wetherby latest but behind Obama Army; new headgear tried today.
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7th (4) (22/1 +33%) Kohana Breeze
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22/1(+33%)
(4) Kohana Breeze 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (66/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Well beaten in her two handicaps last month; this is weaker but there are risks involved.
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8th (8) (33/1 +0%) Billaki Mou
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33/1(+0%)
(8) Billaki Mou 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Must improve. Promise at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; excuses last time; blinkers now added.
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9th (5) (18/1 -13%) Don't What Me Boy
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18/1(-13%)
(5) Don't What Me Boy 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 28/1) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. More required. Likely has a better effort in him but he has the widest stall to contend with today.
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10th (7) (10/1 -54%) Milvus
10
10/1(-54%)
(7) Milvus 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May do better. Potential improver upped in trip for his handicap debut; betting to guide.
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11th (14) (100/1 -52%) Arlecchino's Star
100
100/1(-52%)
(14) Arlecchino's Star 100/1, Last of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 50/1) 27 days ago. Plenty to prove right now. No improvement for wind surgery when last of five on AW latest; opposable.
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12th (1) (40/1 +0%) Pub Club
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40/1(+0%)
(1) Pub Club 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1 and visored for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy) 37 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Little solid form and today's new headgear needs to have a positive effect; down in grade.
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13th (12) (125/1 -150%) Bodega Nights
125
125/1(-150%)
(12) Bodega Nights 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Little solid form and she was well beaten on her handicap debut recently; up in trip.
LTO Selection:
20:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Obama Army (second) and Brabusach (third) renew rivalry from Wetherby last time, where the former can confirm that form. However, preference is for RACING DEMON, who has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last three outings and he has only been raised 2lb in the ratings for all of those efforts combined, which is likely to give him every chance of going one better.
WAR CHANT has few miles on the clock and found improvement when second at Redcar last time, so he's worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of Racing Demon, who arrives in good order. Obama Army is also considered.
War Chant ran well last time but OBAMA ARMY has been banging at the door and this could be his big day.
(1) Petite Rhapsody 4.5/1, Off the mark under this pilot over C&D last April and made frame on 4 of next 5 starts at up to 3m last summer. Failed to hit the ground running this spring but this is a drop in grade. Below par in two starts this spring; no surprise if drop in grade helps spark a revival..
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2nd (2) (1/1 +47%) Sanosuke
1
1/1(+47%)
(2) Sanosuke 1/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland but has proved rather hit-and-miss since switched to hurdles. That said, his runner-up effort over C&D 19 days ago was right back to his best and he has major claims with a repeat. Best effort since last spring when second over C&D (soft) latest; up 5lb; needs better..
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3rd (6) (9/1 +55%) Loughermore
9
9/1(+55%)
(6) Loughermore 9/1, Started last season well, winning at Southwell and runner-up twice at Cartmel (all chases). Lost his way subsequently, pulling up (bled) at Sedgefield when last seen in February. Back hurdling after a break. Handy mark based on last spring's chase form; well below that on his last three starts..
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4th (5) (10/1 -25%) Sea Prince
10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Sea Prince 10/1, Unpromising in points and low-key start under Rules, though he did show a bit more following a breathing op when fifth here last month. Makes handicap debut upped in trip with cheekpieces back on Up in trip for handicap debut; new headgear may help him find more; not written off..
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5th (9) (10/1 +17%) Toutatis
10
10/1(+17%)
(9) Toutatis 10/1, Established as limited in various company. Moderate form Flat and jumps in 2023; others make greater appeal..
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6th (4) (11/1 -100%) Agilulf
11
11/1(-100%)
(4) Agilulf 11/1, Modest maiden who was held back by his jumping at Kelso last week, making mistakes before unseating rider. Placed in two of his six hurdle races; looks in the grip of the handicapper at present..
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7th (8) (12/1 -50%) Not In Kansas
12
12/1(-50%)
(8) Not In Kansas 12/1, Seemed to be in the process of showing improved form when falling 4 out in maiden hurdle at Ayr (19.5f) in February. Eighth at Kelso since and needs to up her game now handicapping. Mark probably fair and step back up in trip positive; may be capable of some improvement..
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|PU| (7) (80/1 -100%) Gripper
80
80/1(-100%)
(7) Gripper 80/1, Fair 2m winner over hurdles, but he's unreliable and no real surprise he failed to take to chasing to end 2021. Has won a point more recently but recent efforts in that sphere hardly inspiring. Hurdle winner who has been pulled up in his last five starts in points..
LTO Selection:
21:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Petite Rhapsody bolted up over C&D off 10lb lower last year and has since shaped with enough promise to suggest he's capable of winning off his current mark, so must be respected. Agilulf remains unexposed in this sphere and can't be ruled out, though he will need to put a recent unseat behind him. Don Brocco is another worthy of consideration, but preference is for SANOSUKE. Having dropped in the handicap, he finished second here last month and a similar performance may well suffice.
SANOSUKE remains a maiden over hurdles but he won't get many better opportunities than this on the back of an excellent second over C&D 3 weeks ago. Petite Rhapsody eases in class and is feared most.
A tough race to call and the suggestion is PETITE RHAPSODY, who should appreciate this drop in grade and goes well at this track.
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(16/1 -33%)
(125/1 -89%)
(8/1 +33%)
(12/1 +57%)
(5/1 +58%)
(11/1 +31%)
(16/1 +36%)
(25/1 +38%)
(28/1 -133%)
(4/1 -14%)
(6.5/1 +24%)
(33/1 +0%)
(33/1 -32%)
(6.5/1 -18%)
(20/1 +50%)
(9/1 +25%)
(28/1 +30%)
(4.5/1 -13%)
(6.5/1 +74%)
(0.8/1 -100%)
(3.5/1 +61%)
(3.33/1 -11%)
(7.5/1 +12%)
(6.5/1 -30%)
(28/1 -27%)
(2.25/1 +18%)
(6.5/1 +7%)
(22/1 +33%)
(33/1 +0%)
(18/1 -13%)
(10/1 -54%)
(100/1 -52%)
(40/1 +0%)
(125/1 -150%)
(4.5/1 +0%)
(1/1 +47%)
(9/1 +55%)
(10/1 -25%)
(10/1 +17%)
(11/1 -100%)
(12/1 -50%)
(80/1 -100%)
